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Transfer students helped power Eastern to an 8-5 victory Wednesday evening at Coach’s Stadium.

Tarble Arts Center will hold a ‘90s themed After Hours event Thursday.

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Staff Report | @DEN_News Eastern was recently placed on a list of Illinois state universities that Moody’s Investors Service has placed under review for a potential credit downgrade. A credit downgrade could result in the universities paying hundreds of thousands of dollars more than they are already paying per year. If downgraded, Eastern would go to a B1 for Auxiliary Facilities System Revenue Bonds and to Caa1 for Certificates of Participation, according to Moody’s. While Eastern is not considered to be in “junk status,” a B1 rating is considered high-risk but with a superior ability to repay short-term debt. Moody’s downgraded Eastern’s credit rating in June, and its rating fell after Eastern spent almost all of its liquidated cash by the end of FY16. In Februar y 2016, Eastern’s Auxiliary Facilities System Revenue Bond was downgraded to Ba1 from Baa3 and the Certificates of Participation to Ba3 from Baa3. Then again in June of 2016, Eastern’s AFS was downgraded to a B1 from Ba1 and the COPs to Caa1 from Ba3. Credit ratings with a score of A-Aaa are considered to be low credit risks while scores of Caa-C are at a high credit risk. Ba1 institutions are considered to be a substantial credit risk, but show the ability to repay shortterm debts. Ba3 is considered a substantial credit risk with an acceptable ability to repay short-term debt. According to Moody’s, revenue bonds are secured by the net revenues of the AFS, student fees and tuition. Credit ratings describe how likely a borrower is to pay back bonds or loans. The lower the credit ratings, the higher interest rates are for the borrower. Moody’s said the review was a result of the state’s lack of a budget providing the necessary funding to state institutions for the fiscal year. Up d a t e s o n t h i s s t o r y w i l l come as more information becomes available. The News can be reached at 5812812 or dennewsdesk@gmail.com.

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Freshmen Rachel Pappas (left), an elementary education major, and kinesiology and sports studies major Malorie Henderlong take advantage of the nice weather Wednesday to study and color. The teammates on the women's soccer team are also roommates, and they both agreed that their freshman year was fun and have met a lot of people.

Science Fest to offer hands-on activities By Leon Mire Associate News Editor | @DEN_News Local scientists will provide a variety of science demonstrations and handson activities at the first Science Fest from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Lake Charleston. Science Fest is a sister event to the nationwide March for Science, which also coincides with Earth Day. Activities and demonstrations from many scientific disciplines will be offered, including biology, astronomy, geology and environmental science. A full schedule can be found on Science Fest’s Facebook event page. Attendees can go on a guided bird walk, nature walk and mushroom walk in the woods around Lake Charleston, weather permitting. Michael Kuo, an English professor and one of the festival’s organizers, said in the event of heavy rain, the demonstrations will be moved to the Bridge Lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, and guided walks will be rescheduled. The group will announce any change in plans on Facebook and Twitter by 6 p.m. Friday. Kuo has published books in mycology – the study of fungi – and will lead the mushroom walk. During the walk, participants can collect mushrooms and learn more about their role in the forest ecosystem, he said. Justin Campnell, a freshman biological sciences major, said Science Fest is unique in that it focuses on children-

friendly activities and community engagement. Freshman physics major Macy Rinehart said she is excited to talk to young people about science, especially her minor, astronomy. Both Rinehart and Campnell will participate in “Ask a Scientist,” where they will wear shirts with the names of their major or field of study on them. Attendees can ask those wearing the shirts questions about what they do and how they got interested in science. “When I was in middle school and high school, I had this idea that science was for people who were way smarter than me, so I want to (tell them) ‘You can do this,’” Rinehart said. Campnell said he is participating because if he had learned more about science when he was younger, he would have gotten interested in it sooner. Rinehart said Science Fest will be less political than other marches. “We wanted it to be a really nonpartisan thing that anybody could be involved in without having some kind of agenda,” she said. A brief march is still scheduled for 12:15 p.m. Those interested can arrive as early as 11:30 a.m. to make signs with provided materials. Campnell will coordinate a cleanup of Lake Charleston starting at 1 p.m. He said participants should bring gloves. Science Fest will feature scientists from not only Eastern but also Lake Land College, the Douglas-Hart Nature Center and the Coles County Health Department, among others. Science Fest, page 5

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Each hexagon is titled with the location of the different places for the Science Fest and has a list of the specific times the sessions begin.

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By Chrissy Miller Administration reporter | @DEN_News The Student Senate swore in new senate members, elected a new speaker and tabled bylaw changes at its final Wednesday night meeting of the semester. 18 members of the senate voted for senate member Will Outzen to become speaker for the Fall 2017 semester. Danny Estrada, current chair of the diversity committee, voted no confidence in Outzen. Estrada said because of outside conversations with Outzen, he had personal reasons for voting no confidence, though he is still willing to work with the new speaker. “In my eyes, just from a difference of opinion when trying to communicate with him, some things did not line up,” Estrada said. “At the end of the day, I do wish him luck. In order to further advance student government and to help the student body we have to work together regardless of our difference of opinions.” Senate member Claire Boarman said she voted for Outzen because she believes the things he has accomplished in Student Senate this year are proof he is prepared for this position. “He will continue to reach out to the community and the students on campus,” Boarman said. “It feels like we are cohesive with our government and the city of Charleston as a whole.”

Boarman said Outzen has helped strengthen this bond by reaching out to local businesses and inviting Charleston City Council members to attend last week’s Student Senate meeting.

up.” Estrada said the Student Senate could have done much better when it came to matters of diversity.

“It feels like we are cohesive with our government and the city of Charleston as a whole.” -Claire Boarman, Student senator Outzen said even with Estrada’s no confidence vote, he is optimistic about what he will be able to accomplish as speaker. “It’s really important that when we actually have these debates, if you don’t feel confident with something and you don’t feel right about it, you vote the way you feel you have to,” Outzen said. “You don’t go along with the crowd.” During the meeting, the decisions on multiple bylaw changes to diversity requirements, including one requiring senators to go to a certain amount of diversity events, were tabled. Outzen said though it is unfortunate the diversity requirements are being delayed, it was necessary to give next semester’s senators a voice. “I think it affects all the students because every student who doesn’t go misses out on an opportunity to learn about other cultures and to learn about the problems minority students face,” Outzen said. “I don’t care if you’re a minority or majority senator, an opportunity to learn should never be passed

The lack of attendance by senators at diversity events was particularly discouraging, he added. “It needs to be a huge thing here on campus and I don’t think that we should be saving face,” Estrada said. “We need to be talking about diversity, we need to be participating within diversity because if we don’t participate in diversity, what’s the point of representing 200 students each?” Estrada said the bylaw changes would help hold senators accountable instead of just “giving them a slap on the wrist.” Ean Watson, a sophomore physics major and Zaria Greene, a sophomore political science major, were both sworn in as new Student Senate members. Estrada was also sworn in for a new term. The Student Senate approved two new registered student organizations, Aesthetics, a fitness-focused group and Progressives, a political organization. Chrissy Miller can be reached at 5812812 or clmiller9@eiu.edu.

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rauner's abortion vow draws ire CHICAGO (AP) — An abortionrights group says Gov. Bruce Rauner broke a campaign promise when he pledged last week to veto legislation to expand coverage for abortion and ensure the procedure remains legal in Illinois. Personal PAC on Wednesday made public a questionnaire the Republican

completed as a candidate for governor in 2014. In it, Rauner said that if elected he would sign legislation to ensure access to abortion if federal law allowing it is overturned. Rauner also said Illinois should cover abortions for state employees and Medicaid recipients. But a Rauner spokeswoman said

last week he opposes a measure pending in the state Legislature. She cited "sharp divisions of opinion of taxpayer funding of abortion." Personal PAC President Terry Cosgrove says Rauner "deceived the voters of Illinois." Rauner's political team didn't immediately comment.

Tillerson calls Iran deal a 'failure' WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson declared the Iran nuclear deal a failure on Wednesday but left open the possibility the Trump administration will uphold it nonetheless. The top American diplomat sought to reinforce the notion that the U.S. is aggressively countering Iran's destabilizing behavior

throughout the Middle East, even though President Donald Trump so far has not pulled out of the deal. Tillerson spoke a day after certifying to Congress that Iran is complying with its obligations under the 2015 deal, a requirement for Tehran to continue receiving relief from nuclear sanctions. He said the deal, brokered by for-

mer President Barack Obama's administration along with other world powers, represented the "same failed approach" the U.S. has taken to North Korea. Like with the North, Tillerson said, the Trump administration was unwilling to be patient with Iran, ticking through a list of countries where he said Iran was supporting terrorism and violence.

debate on new major

Staff Report | @DEN_News A new engineering technology program is one of 14 items to be voted on at the next meeting of the Council on Academic Affairs. The meeting is set for 2 p.m. Thursday in the Booth Library. According to the agenda, the program’s mission is to make students marketable as technical professionals for applications of engineering technology in industrial and laboratory settings. The program will teach engineering fundamentals such as statics, materials, computers; computer-aided drafting and design; machining and fabrication; statistics; machine design; electricity and electronics; automation; manufacturing management; lean manufacturing; supervision and safety engineering. The curriculum is designed to meet the Accreditation Board o f En g i n e e r i n g a n d Te c h n o l o gy’s accreditation requirements for engineering technology programs. Some of the program objectives include the ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology and an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to program educational objectives, among others. Also on the agenda is a motion to infuse essential learning goals into the general education curriculum. The News desk can be reached at 581-2812 or dennewsdesk@gmail.

Theft occurred, Love was released on Monday BLOT TER •A theft was reported 4:23 p.m. Monday in E Lot. The incident is under investigation. • Kyle Love, 22, 451 James Ct., Glendale Heights, Ill. was arrested on a FTA Warrant at 9:55 p.m. Monday at 900 Edgar Ave. Love was released at 10:45 p.m. after posting 10 percent of $3,000 bond.

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Tarble After Hours uses ‘90s theme By Kalyn Hayslett Editor-in-Chief | @DEN_news The Tarble Arts Center’s After Hours “Flashback to the 90s” plans to transport students back in time with vibrant decoration, popular music from the decade, a range of performances and a costume contest. The After Hours will be open from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, and admission is free. Monica Scott, the Tarble Art Center’s education consultant, said the ‘90s is a memorable decade and hopes the theme translates throughout the entire center. “I hope it’s vibrant, colorful and that people when they come in will be met with smiling faces and with dope music,” Scott said. The entire center will be open for students to view the graduate students’ artwork on display, participate in the creation station and enjoy performances in the atrium. Students will be able to make abstract drawings that pay homage to the current artwork on display, Scott said. Alan Hunt was the DJ for the first

Tarble After Hours in October, but this time he will only play hits from the ‘90s. Another difference is this will be the first time Tarble has partnered with the registered student organization Couture Models. “Having Couture Models will bring a dynamic presence to the After Hours,” Scott said. “The Tarble is really interested in partnering with students. After Hours’ whole purpose is for student to have a whole different environment for them to interact with the arts.” Jalen Washington, model and future president, said teaming up with Tarble has two purposes: to help promote the art center and to give the students a glimpse of what to expect from Couture for next year. “If you ask around, a lot of people don’t know what it (Tarble) is,” Washington said. “We are teaming up to get people to know about Tarble.” Adrianna Fullerton, current Couture Models president, said the performance was a chance for her to step back and give the future exec-board members a chance to coordinate their first show. “I think it is cool and important for

people to see what they are going to bring to the table. Just because I’m leaving doesn’t mean Couture is over. I just want people to know we are still going to blossom and slay,” Fullerton said. Washington said the audience will see a different side of the models because the performance will involve more dancing and choreography then previous shows. “We are going to give a little love story,” Washington said. “This is definitely incorporating more dancing. It will give a more upbeat effect other than just a fashion show.” Beside a performance from Couture Models, there will be an A capella song selection, rapping, spoken word, tap dancing, live musicians and dancing from different students around campus. Washington said other than the fashion show showcasing knitted tops, each performance will incorporate the theme with the music, outfits and dance moves. Students can participate in the costume contest, and the people who embody the ‘90s fashion the most will receive a prize, Scott said. Next to the creation station, Tarble Arts student workers created a backdrop

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Students play games at the Tarble After Hours event held in October. This semester, the Tarble Arts Center is partnering with Couture Models and will have a ‘90s theme.

where people can take selfies, Scott said. “The selfie station will incorporate slang,” Scott said. “It was a lot of fun talking to see what slang they remember from the ‘90s.” Free food will be provided, including pizza, juice and cookies. Tarble Arts will continue to host After Hours in hopes of attracting more students, Scott said.

“Engagement issues is what we are concerned with; just getting the word out is an everlasting challenge with getting new people,” Scott said. “As we provide interesting programming, then we will have people who will always be on the lookout for the next best thing at Tarble.” Kalyn Hayslett can be reached at 5812812 or kehayslett@eiu.edu.

Booth Library a useful resource for sororities By Megan Shudrowitz Contributing Writer | @DEN_News Eastern is home to nine Panhellenic sororities, each of which requires a certain GPA to be an active member. Each sorority sets their own grade requirements. To keep up with these academic guidelines, many have turned to the Booth Library. All Panhellenic sororities have a scholarship/academic chairwoman who tracks the women’s grades and keeps them accountable for their studies. Chairwomen also set up study hours

for women who do not achieve a high enough GPA. The Booth Library is one of the main locations where students choose to complete their study hours. Study hours are decided based on the certain GPA the women need within the chapter. If members of the sorority fall below the requirements, they need to complete more study hours. If the women meet the GPA requirement then they are not assigned any study hours but are recommended to study on their own. Abby Hellrigel, the Panhellenic Council’s vice president of scholarships,

oversees all the academic chairwomen to make sure they have what they need. “Sororities definitely encourage you to get good grades, and it’s also a requirement to participate in multiple things, so it’s pushed me to put in my maximum effort,” Hellrigel said. To keep track of their study hours at the library, many sororities use an app called “My Greek Study.” This app tracks how many hours the women have studied during the week, so academic chairwomen can make sure they are working. The academic chairwomen set up study locations around campus, so

whenever someone using the app walks into that study zone, it logs them in. Katie Jones was nominated by her chapter to be Alpha Sigma Alpha’s academic chairwoman. She said going to Booth is beneficial because it keeps her focused. The Booth Library’s study rooms are also a great area to work with groups and stay focused, Jones said. “Study rooms are a great opportunity for the girls in the same major to meet and stay focused and help one another out,” Jones said. “The quiet and just being away from the house and away from

the distractions is the most beneficial part.” Every semester, the Panhellenic Council recognizes the sororities with the highest GPAs. This past fall, sororities were given awards for their academic achievements. Kappa Delta received first place in overall GPAs, followed by Delta Delta Delta in second and Delta Zeta in third place. Alpha Phi also received first place for having the highest new-member GPA. Megan Shudrowitz can be reached at 581-2812 or mmshudrowitz@eiu.edu.

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Wednesday comic in poor taste, does not reflect values We apologize for the comic that was printed on yesterday’s paper. The message and image was perceived as harmless and cute at the time by myself and the newsroom. We only print opinions that get greenlit by a majority of the newsroom workers. If there was anyone disapproving of it before putting it into the page then we would not have printed it. It is with our reader’s help and their voice that we now know what material and topics are allowed onto our pages. The man and woman wearing shorts in the comic was not meant to offend or objectify anyone. It was seen as a means of body positivity and we thought that it would be a positive risk to take when deciding to publish it. Obviously the opinion was taken into a negative light and we are sorry for that. We are always happy to see others reply to our opinions with their own, especially to ones such as this matter. The placement of the comic was also unintended. We care much for the topics and opinions in our paper and would never intentionally try to do anything to belittle any important matters on our pages. The person who designed page five is not the same person who designed page four, and in the future we will take greater care in communicating better when designing pages. The topic of the comic seemed charming and a fresh breath of air, but it is now clear that it was a mistake. The risk that was taken with the comic certainly was not worth it. There will be much more effort in making sure that the content that is chosen for our opinions page will be much friendlier and considerate in our college environment. Standards are something that should be strived for and the paper may have strayed from them a bit, so from now on we will continue to provide the content that everyone has been much more comfortable and familiar with in the same format. Your comments are what help improve the paper. Dan Preradovic is a senior English major. He can be reached at 581-2812 or ddpreradovic@eiu.edu.

Letter to the Editor

Inclusive excellence includes LGBTQA+ The members of Making Excellence Inclusive (MEI) want to affirm our full support for our students, friends and colleagues in the LGBTQA+ community. We believe emphatically that in our diversity we are stronger. We celebrate the decision from 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal passed down on April 4th, 2017, and strongly rebuke any acts of hatred. -Catherine Polydore, Making Excellence Inclusive chair

Editor’s Note Yesterday’s comic, “The Best Kind of Weather,” did not accurately represent the values of the editorial staff or the values that Eastern’s community wants to put forward. The editorial staff, the Tuesday night design staff and opinion editor Shelby Niehaus apologize for its printing. We thank our readership for responding quickly and decisively to the item.

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Staff Editorial

College days are about taking risks, chances College is about trial and error. It is about taking risks and learning from the mistakes you have made so when you go out into the world you have a taste of reality. This is the time students have to try new things and do things outside of their comfort zone. Whether it is trying your hand at new hobbies or jobs or simply trying a new diet, trying new things while you do not have serious commitments can be rewarding. Now is the time to find out what makes you happy and proud. If you give it your all and immerse yourself in work you are proud of, it should not matter what others have to say. This is the time to throw caution to the wind and take chances and opportunities that may or may not be met with negative feedback. Yes, college preps us for what to expect in our future, but it is a mere stepping stone in

what life has to give us in terms of our careers, our social lives and our education. As cliché as it may sound, college is one of the last stops someone has to find themselves before real-life sets in and kicks your butt. In college, it is OK to mess up and start over. It is more than OK to change or drop interests that you no longer enjoy. It is ok to not be perfect, however this is not always the message that is relayed to college students. Sometimes it may seem that our efforts are in vain and that the work being put out is not up to par with real-world expectations. While negative criticism can be discouraging, whether it be from an instructor, a friend, an advisor or a parent, it is a part of life and it should never put a stopper on your ambition. What some people fail to understand is that college students are still learning, and even af-

ter college, people continue to learn and grow in their field of study. College is a place where self-improvement should be an idea that is continually cultivated. As stated before, college is the time to make mistakes and learn from them, or take risks and rise above those who try to hinder your work. As they say, life is too short. So take advantage of the short-lived freedom you have while you still have it. Do not be afraid to try something new even if it breaks the status quo. Do not be afraid to speak your mind. And as we, at The News like to say, “tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” The daily editorial is the majority opinion of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern News.

Find time to listen to others’ stories, not just yours As a journalism major, I am used to asking questions. This is especially true when meeting new people. On more than one account, people have joked about being “interviewed” by the end of a conversation. I cannot help it. I enjoy listening to people’s stories and learning about what makes them unique. I also like making people feel comfortable, and taking interest in their interests in an easy way to do so. However, I think asking all of the questions can backfire in a social setting. The other week, I went to a party and chatted up with someone new. I had seen this person at other social gatherings we frequented, and I wanted to get past that awkward acquaintance stage and find a mutual connection. Some people are taken aback by an awkward acquaintance starting up a conversation (although, how are you supposed to meet new people if you are uncomfortable talking to strangers?). Luckily, they were super friendly and easy to talk to, or so I thought. It was not starting the conversation that was difficult; it was changing it. I asked them about their time at Eastern, and they went into a detailed account of their last four(ish) years. I am talking from freshman Move-In Day to upcoming finals week of their last semester level of detail. At first glance, there was nothing wrong with

Megan Ivey our topic. It was a conversation; we both were talking. I asked questions along the way, and by the end, I felt like I understood them better. Then, after some thought, I realized the person knew nothing about me. After 30 minutes of talking, they knew nothing more than they did before. My “talking” was simply asking questions, only to facilitate the conversation about them. I wanted to get to know this person, but I was hoping it would be mutual. This happens a lot in my everyday conversations. I ask a person about their life, and somehow or someway the topic never shifts. At what point does genuine interest in another person mean you are less important in the conversation? We all have people who talk about themselves, making the discussion imbalanced. Some relationships are structured that way, and it works.

Of course, people do not have to be asked to talk about themselves. I could have shifted the conversation about a personal experience to make it more balanced. But when getting to know someone, I want to be seen as equals, and hope that they have as much interest in learning about my stories. There is still a part of me that thinks this reasoning is selfish. I should not expect to gain anything from other people. Harvard University gave me an explanation for my disappointment. They conducted a study published in Time on how frequently we talk about ourselves and why. The study stated nearly 40 percent of all conversation is spent talking about ourselves. This is because there are endorphins released when we self-disclose. As humans we crave interaction and acceptance, and I believe that can only be accomplished through self-disclosure. Just look at this column as an example. It is filled with first person pronouns and a personal narrative. So while the person at the party was getting a biochemical buzz, I was eager for the same fix. Talking about yourself is a natural human desire. Just make sure when you are telling your life story, you give others the same opportunity. Megan Ivey is a senior journalism major. She can be reached at 581-2812 or mkivey@eiu.edu.

Letter to the Editor

State’s inability to act affects ability to fill, teach classes Please tell me the quote from the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Josh Norman in the front-page story from April 17th is in error when the article states “The inaction of the state does not impact of (sic) the quality of education at Eastern, Norman said, which is a message they are

continually relaying to prospective students.” Really? So we are now finding ourselves at the level where we just lie to prospective students? Does Associate VP Norman truly believe that? Just speaking of my department, you really think you can cut the size

of a department in half over the course of a few years without it having a serious impact on the quality of education at Eastern? -David Carwell, assistant professor of political science

Editorial Board Editor- in-Chief Kalyn Hayslett

Managing Editor Angelica Cataldo

News Editor Cassie Buchman

Associate News Editor Leon Mire

Photo Editor Justin Brown

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By Rebecca Cash Contributing Writer | @DEN_News Performers will show off their skills and raise money for a cause at The Agency’s annual talent show this year. Acts are set to perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Pemberton Hall Auditorium. The cost to see the show is $1 or a canned food item. All funds raised will go to the Salvation Army. Ad m i s s i o n s C o u n s e l o r Omar Solomon is scheduled to host the show. Alex Seidler, social media manager for The Agen-

cy, has helped with the show since its inception four years ago. “ Ev e r y y e a r t h e r e’s s o much unique talent that is recognized,” he said. “The per formers get their moment of fame while the audience also gets to bask in all the fun.”   Awards will given to the top three performers. T h e A g e n c y i s a re g i s tered student organization for public relations. It meets at 7 p.m. Mondays in room 2434 of Buzzard Hall. Rebecca Cash can be reached at 581-2812 or rfcash@eiu.

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Hernandez breaks Eastern record By Mark Shanahan Men’s Golf Reporter | @DEN_Sports

Sophomore Alvaro Hernandez continued his impressive spring season of golf with his 54-hole total of 207 at the Western Illinois Beu Mussatto Invite, the best 54-hole hole total in the history of the men’s golf program. Hernandez finished second in the final regular season tournament after he lost a sudden death playoff with Cardinal Stritchs’ Brian Murtagh. There has not been a men’s golfer to win a tournament since David Lawrence did it for the Panthers in 2011. The playoff lasted three rounds after the two golfers tied in the first two rounds. Murtagh ended up prevailing in the final round to win the tournament. “Obviously I could feel the pressure, but

I knew that I had a great tournament no matter what the outcome of t h e p l a yo f f was. It felt really nice playing on it,” Hernandez said. The tournament took place last Fr i d a y a n d Alvaro Hernandez Saturday with two rounds on Friday and the final round on Saturday. Hernandez shot a 67 in the first round,

followed by a 72 in the afternoon round on the first day. Hernandez would shoot a 69 on Saturday morning before competing in a playoff with Murtagh for the tournament crown. Beating the Eastern record for a threeround total means a lot to Hernandez. “I know there has been a bunch of good players in the program, and for me having the record for lowest score means quite a lot,” Hernandez said. “I think it is pretty special.” Hernandez was named Ohio Valley Conference Male Golfer of the Week on Wednesday after his 54-hole total of 207. This is the second straight season that he has won the OVC Male Golfer of the Week in the last tournament of the spring season. Winning the honor for the second year in a row reflects the work Hernandez has put in

of the season. “I have put a lot of work in this year and it feels good to achieve it for the second straight year,” Hernandez said. “It feels good just before heading to conference.” Eastern tied for sixth as a team at the WIU Beu Mussatto Invitational out of the 14 teams that were competing. They shot 909 as a team and a team best round of 295 in the opening round. Hernandez and the men’s golf team will return to action on Monday for the OVC Tournament at The Robert Trent Jones golf trail on the Fighting Joe course in Muscle Shoals, Ala. The tournament will go from April 24-26. Mark Shanahan can be reached at 581-2812 or mmshanahan@eiu.edu.

Track, field boasts 36 top-5 marks in OVC By Kaitlin Cordes Track and Field Reporter | @DEN_Sports The track and field team has made their presence known in the Ohio Valley Conference this season by posting 36 top-five event marks among conference competitors. Two Panthers and one men’s relay team are currently the best in the conference. Senior Jamal Robinson has the conference’s best 100-meter dash time at 10.55 seconds. Senior Ruth Garippo recently moved into the top spot in the 10,000-meter run with a time of 35 minutes, 20.52 seconds, surpassing second-place runner Sydney O’Brien of Southeast Missouri by just under 20 seconds. The men’s 4x100-meter relay team is the top squad after making a time of 40.99 seconds at the EIU Big Blue Classic. Eastern holds the top three positions in the men’s 100-meter dash. Following Robinson is junior Davion McManis and sophomore Brandan

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Lane. McManis clocks in just 19 seconds under Robinson’s leading time while Lane holds the bronze with a time of 10.76 seconds. Robinson is also tied for second in the 200-meter dash event. Three Panthers also snatched consecutive slots in the men’s long jump. McManis is second behind Tennessee State’s Kareem Nicholas with a mark of 25’1.75”. Junior Chrisford Stevens follows in third place with measurement of 23’8”, and junior Kendall Williams is fourth in the conference. Stevens holds another OVC record in the triple jump. He is fourth behind competitors from Tennessee State and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. Senior Riley McInerney is also a multi-place holder in three events. He is currently third in the conference in the steeplechase, third in the 5,000-meter run and fifth in the 1,500-meter run. In the women’s 800-meter run, seniors Kristen Paris and Julie James hold third and fifth, respectively. Senior Ivy Handley joins Garippo on the

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list for the 10,000-meter run in fourth place with a time of 36:35.94. Senior Bryn Buckwalter is currently second in the hammer throw and third in shot put. Her furthest Haleigh Knapp hammer throw measures at 173’5”, and her season high in shot put is 48’3.25”. Senior Haleigh Knapp leads in the women’s high jump. She is currently the best in the conference with a mark of 5’8.75”. This height is 0.75 inches higher than second-place Cyra Beard’s

highest mark for Tennessee State. On the men’s side, sophomore Ashton Wilson is second in the high jump. He sits behind Tequan Claitt of Eastern Kentucky whose conference-best mark checks in at 7’5.75”. Wilson’s conference placing measures 6’7”. Sophomore Adam Kessler and senior Riley Kittridge are within the top five in the men’s shot put event. Kessler is currently second in the conference followed by Kittridge in third. Kittridge is also third in the conference in discus. The Panthers also hold top-five conference positions in the women’s 100-meter dash, 100-meter hurdles, steeplechase, 4x100-meter relay, 4x400meter relay, long jump, triple jump and discus throw. The men have also placed in the 800-meter run, 10,000-meter run, 4x400-meter relay, long jump, hammer throw and javelin throw. Kaitlin Cordes can be reached at 581-2812 or krcordes@eiu.edu.

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Focusing on coach Schuette The Eastern softball team is off to its best start since 2013 a t 9 - 3 . Sean Hastings Coach Kim Schuette’s final season with the Panthers was in 2013, and that team finished 203. She is back this year and has brought even more success back to the Eastern softball team. Not to say there was not success here before, it is just that Schuette’s track record speaks success. Even with some odds stacked against the Panthers having to field a fairly new and young team, it has been clear that the inexperience has not been a problem. Most of their starters are in their first year of being a starter. The only two upperclassman starters are senior first baseman Amber Toenyes and senior catcher Ashlynne Paul. Other starters with some experience starting are sophomores Mady Poulter and Kayla Bear. There is a full year under each of their belts, but that is still a lot put on underclassman players, but Eastern has had nothing but success. But Schuette is quick to direct the reason for success to the players. “It’s not me, it’s the players,” Schuette said. “They are the ones who chose to be excited from day one, embrace all of the “new,” listen with open ears and respond and of course work hard.” Maybe Schuette’s presence just represents a good luck charm for Eastern. She spent the last three seasons at Purdue following the 20-3 OVC record in 2013 and coached the Boilermakers to an 85-81-1 record including five wins over top 25 opponents. Schuette also took the team to Big 10 tournament finals twice in her three-year stint. Two of Eastern’s most effective players this season have been Bear and junior Taylor Monahan. It’s not that they have hit towering home runs, it’s because they find ways on base and ways to steal. Coach Schuette, a former slap hitter herself, knows the importance of that and said that speed does not slump. The two speedsters rank No. 2 and No. 3 in the OVC in stolen bases. Bear has 29 and Monahan has 27. Eastern is also a strong hitting team from top to bottom and a run-producing machine. The Panthers have scored 186 runs and have allowed just 125. Having two pitchers like juniors Jessica Wireman and Michelle Rogers helps with that. Success up and down the lineup and options off the bench, gives the team depth that in any sport is priceless. With that kind of depth, it’s not easy to crack the lineup and that is why there have been some variation throughout the year. “It’s not easy to be on our team and in our program as we just reviewed earlier this week because we have high standards all of the time for doing the right thing because it’s the right thing to do,” Schuette said. “It’s demanding, but hopefully they would say it’s special and fun[…]Panther softball that is.” Whether it is Schuette at the helm or a stacked team, it has Eastern in a good position and playing its best softball since 2013. Sean Hastings can be reached at 5812812 or smhastings@eiu.edu.

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Junior Devin Rose delivers a pitch Friday, March 24 at Coaches Stadium. Rose (1-0) picked up his first win of the season Wednesday striking out five Lindenwood-Bellevill batters over five innings of work.

Transfers power baseball team to win By Maher Kawash Baseball Reporter | @DEN_Sports The Eastern baseball team knew it had to add talent and leadership to its team when it won just 15 games a season ago. Well, they did just that and it is the reason for most of its success this season. The Panthers hosted LindenwoodBelleville in another single-game midweek matchup Wednesday evening, and it was the transfer anchoring Eastern to its third straight win.

In a season where the bullpen and team as a whole has struggled to close out games, it proved to be the opposite in this one. Eastern sent four relievers out to close the game and they did just that despite allowing an additional three runs in the final four innings. The Panthers’ lineup is the reason for that as Dougie Parks had himself another career day at the plate, belting two home runs past the outfield fence to lead the team.

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thing can continue to grow for us and we can make a run towards the conference tournament. " Dougie Parks, Junior Third Baseman Devin Rose is the first transfer x-factor at hand as he started things out and finished with his first win of the season in Eastern’s 8-5 victory. Rose pitched his way past the Lindenwood offense with five innings on the mound of just two runs allowed on five hits and two walks.

Parks’ multi home run game didn’t just lead Eastern to victory, but marks his second straight game doing so. The junior-college transfer is now at nine home runs this season, and he said he completely expected this coming into the year. “I knew what I was capable of com-

ing in, and I’m glad I could see it come together in this way,” Parks said. He was not the only transfer to make an impact though, as Andrew Curran also had himself a stellar day at the plate for Eastern. Curran earned a hit in all three of his at bats while Matt Albert nearly added to his team-leading homerun total as he got the offense going with a double that just tucked inside the center field fence. That later turned into the team’s first run as the Panthers began another impressive day at the plate. After Eastern notched its third straight game scoring seven or more runs, Parks said the offense is definitely coming together. “As long as our defense holds up I think everything can continue to grow for us and we can make a run towards the conference tournament,” Parks said. Eastern had just one error in this game, but has seen its batting average rise. The Panthers now sit with a team .241 average after nearing the sub-.200 mark with most of the first half of this season. Parks and Albert have been an im-

portant part of that combining for 21 of the team’s home runs this season. Albert and Parks have also boasted pretty high batting averages for power hitters as both are above .275. Jimmy Govern’s hitting streak came to an end but he still pushed his batting average well over .300 in that span. This may have been a non-conference game, but it stands as now another opportunity for this team to run with the momentum at hand. The last time the Panthers had a three-game winning streak it came to an abrupt end when the team returned to conference play. They’ll try to flip the script this time though, as the next team up is Eastern Kentucky. What is different this time though is the Panthers get to stay home for this series opposed to heading out for another road trip. Eastern also has a chance to inch closer to its win total from last season as they now have 10 wins on the year. Maher Kawash can be reached at 581-2812 or mwkawash@eiu.edu.

Women’s golf team finishes 8th at conference By Adam Shay Women’s Golf Reporter | @DEN_Sports The Eastern women’s golf team ends their 2017 spring season in eighth place at the Ohio Valley Conference Championship with a total score of 1,001 over three rounds. Murray State took home first place honors as a team as well as having the top golfer. Moe Folke was the individual winner with an 8-under score. For the Panthers, seniors Chloe Wong, Alexandra Pickens, and Madison Burgett ended their collegiate career on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Train in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. Leading the seniors was Wong who shot a 78 and finished with a score of 247, tied for 35th. Wong said there are a lot of emo-

tions for the Panthers right now. “It’s bittersweet,” Wong said. “We have three seniors so there were a lot of emotions throughout the round.” Despite the fact it was Wong’s final tournament, she managed to decrease her score every round. Wong said she avoided the thought of Wednesday being her last collegiate round, and at the end of the day, she is satisfied with how she performed. “I kept that thought out of my mind all day so it wouldn’t affect me,” Wong said. “Overall, yes. I started off rough but came back and did better every day.” The Panther who placed the highest was junior Anne Bahr as she finished tied for 30th. Bahr shot a 79 in her third round, six strokes less than Tuesday’s round and finishing the tourna-

ment with an overall 243 score. Bahr said even though it is sad to watch the seniors go, she will remember the fun they had. In regards to her tournament play on Wednesday, she had a more positive attitude than she did Tuesday. “I’m sad to see them go,” Bahr said. “It’s been a fun three years with them. I had a better overall attitude during today’s round, and I think that’s what really helped. I was pretty down on

myself yesterday.” Not to mention, Bahr has been dealing with a hand injury she suffered on Monday. She said her hand injury made the first two rounds of the tournament more challenging. “I had my hand slammed in a door on Monday afternoon,” Bahr said, “which made these past two days harder than I thought they’d be coming into this tournament.” Senior Alexandra Pickens was the third highest placed Panther as she finished 41st with a third round score of 95, totaling a 263. Following her in 42nd place was a tie between senior Madison Burgett and junior Hannah Magda, both scoring a 264. Adam Shay can be reached at 581-2812 or acshay@eiu.edu.