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EIU Pride will explore gender roles in society with various events next week during Pride Week. The purpose of Pride Week is to spread the word about issues facing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community to the whole campus. EIU Pride allows gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender people and anyone else with an alternative lifestyle to come together and discuss the issues that affect their lives. The week begins with “T-Time with Molly” at 6 p.m. on Monday in Room 2030 of Lumpkin Auditorium. Molly Ferris, a sophomore psychology major and Pride member, will lead the program and it will cover everything that goes along with being transgender. Topics that will be discussed at the event include what it means to be transgender and the daily struggles that college transgender people face, Ferris said. Ferris said the goal of the event is to get students to come and learn something new, because being transgender is a topic that few people know about. “Gender is a fluid notion, but we don't always think of it that way,” Ferris said. The Second Doug DiBianco Sex Positive Fair is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the University Ballroom of
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When: 6 p.m. Monday Where: Room 2030 of Lumpkin Auditorium Cost: Free The Second Doug DiBianco Sex Positive Fair When: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday Where: University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Cost: $4 or 2 canned goods Day of Silence When: Wednesday Where: Library Quad Cost: Free “The Big Gay Panel” When: 7 p.m. Thursday Where: Phipps Lecture Hall of Physical Science Building Cost: Free
the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Admission is $4 or two canned goods. The fair will feature educational boards that provide information on everything from abstinence to sex in video games. Olivia Diggs, a sophomore family and consumer sciences and journalism major and EIU Pride publicity director, said that the Sex Positive Fair will also feature guest speaker and transgender activist Jac Stringer. MINDS, page 5
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Indian-themed film shows tradition Novel-based movie shows family ties By Robyn Dexter Campus Editor
Students and professors assembled for a viewing of the movie “The Namesake,” as part of Asian Heritage Month. The film, which featured Kal Penn as the main character, Gogol,
was a story of self-discovery and family ties. American-born Gogol is the son of Indian immigrants and wants to find his way in New York. His name often holds him back, but as the movie progresses, he begins to accept it and embrace it. His father named him after the author Nicolai Gogol, and the film is a progression of him coming to terms with himself, his heritage, and his family. Ayeshah Hussain, president of the Asian American Association
and a junior biology major, said the film was about traditional Indian parents as well as finding base with traditions. She said the movie directly tied in with the theme of the month, “Proud Past, Promising Future.” “ I r e a d t h e n ov e l t h e m ov ie is based on and it’s very similar,” Hussain said. “There are a few changes, but it’s just Hollywoodtype minor details.” TRADITION, page 5
By Jordan Thiede Staff Reporter
Next week, the University Board will be hosting an event to help those in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community who may be facing harassment. “It Gets Better” is part three in the University Board “Ur Turn Series.” The “Ur Turn Series” is a program that allows students to get involved and be more hands-on, instead of a lecture by a single speaker. “It Gets Better” will take place on April 9-11 in the Bridge Lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union where a display booth will be set up. A video recording booth in the Alumni Lounge will also be available for students, staff and faculty to participate in making a video.
The clips will then be edited into one video and uploaded to itgetsbetter. org, eiu.edu, and Youtube.com. A special presentation of the video will be shown at Pride’s event, “TTime with Molly,” which will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday in Lumpkin Auditorium. Nico Canaday, a senior English major, who serves as liaison for EIU Pride, also helped to coordinate the event. Canaday said he believes the event will show those who are struggling it is important for them to remain positive. “I think that it’s a very powerful message that can really help show them they’re not alone,” Canaday said. Angie Bradley, a junior biological sciences major and the University Board lectures coordinator, said “It Gets Better” is designed to do just what its title says. FUTURE, page 5
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Patrick Lach, an assistant professor of finance, describes the proposal for adding Financial Planning Case Studies as a new course Thursday at the Council on Academic Affairs meeting. Christie Roszkowski (right), the associate chair of the School of Business and Applied Sciences, and David McGrady, a finance instructor, also attended to answer questions. The proposal for the new course was unanimously approved along with revisions to the finance major to include the new course. The CAA members also unanimously approved the revision to offer Physics of the Modern World as an online class.
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Students, residents share Easter plans By Kathryn Richter City Editor
Today marks the beginning of two major religious holidays for both the Christian and Jewish faiths. Today is considered “Good Friday” in the Christian faith, which commemorates the day Jesus Christ died on the cross. This Friday also marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover, or “Pesach,” at sundown. Eastern students and Charleston residents discuss their plans for the weekend. Josh Ruben, a junior special education major, said he will travel to his grandparents' house to spend time with his family. Ruben said his family is closeknit and they like to spend time together. Ruben said he is the oldest of his cousins, and him and some of the older cous-
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ins will hide Easter eggs for the younger cousins. Patti Willoughby, of Paris, said she does not have Easter traditions, but she said her family will celebrate by having Easter dinner. Willoughby’s 20-yearold granddaughter said she still wanted to do an Easter egg hunt. Denise Corray, a non-traditional graduate student and E a s t e r n b e n e f i t s re p re s e n t ative, said she celebrates the Easter holiday with an Easter egg hunt for her children, who are 7, 9 and 11-years-old, and a family dinner. Amy Caltry, of Charleston, said her Easter traditions include an Easter egg hunt, Easter dinner and going to church. Maya, Caltr y’s 11-year-old daughter, said her favorite part about Easter is the candy. Paulina Dejworek, a sophomore nursing major, said she is going home to the northwest
suburbs to celebrate Easter with her Catholic family. Dejworek said she has a tradition in her family where they bless baskets of symbolic food, like meat, eggs and fruit, and on Easter Sunday her family will divide up the food in the baskets and eat it. Kelly Cotterill, a freshman elementary education major, said she celebrates both the Catholic Easter holidays and the Greek Orthodox Easter holidays, so she will be traveling home this weekend for the Christian Easter and next weekend for the Greek Orthodox Easter. Cotterill said for the Catholic celebration she will go to church and participate in egg hunts and collect Easter baskets. Cotterill said she will go home next weekend to celebrate Greek Orthodox Easter and will go to church and participate in little traditions like cracking red eggs to cele-
Easter services ∙ Newman Catholic Center- 11 a.m. Sunday · First Presbyterian Church- 7 a.m. Sunday · Wesley United Methodist Church- 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m.
brate the blood of Christ. The Newman Catholic Center will have their Sunday mass at 11 a.m. and the First Presbyterian Church will have a sunrise service, among others, at 7 a.m. We s l e y Un i t e d Me t h o d i s t Church will have Easter services at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday and an Easter egg hunt will be available for younger children. Kathryn Richter can be reached 581-2812 or kjrichter@eiu.edu.
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Chinese courses to be offered Foreign language available fall, spring next year By Emily Provance Staff Reporter
Chinese Elementary Language Class 1 will be available to all students for the Fall 2012 semester. The Chinese Elementary Language Class 1 was first taught in 2007. Before then no Asian language had ever been offered. Rose Z. Gong, professor of Secondary Education and Foundations, said Eastern students petitioned for the offering of a Chinese language course with the support and collaboration of the Foreign Language Department, the Asian Studies Minor and the College of Education and Professional Studies. “With China’s international position economically and politically, the demand for Chinese-language learning was felt heavily not only across the globe as a "Chinese language fever" as some characterize it, but also at EIU,” Gong said. No specific major is required to take the course, but taking both parts one and two of the class counts for 8 out of 15 credits required for the Asian studies minor. “The course is especially helpful for business and cultural studies majors, study abroad students and faculty, and people who are interested in Chinese history, culture and people,” Gong said. The class introduces students to the official Chinese language, Mandarin, in its four aspects: listening, speaking, reading and writing. “Students will gain basic Chinese vocabulary and grammar to carry simple conversations in Chinese with others,” said Gong. “Since language and culture are imbedded in each other, the course also introduces Chinese way of life as part of its content.” Gong says she began teaching the course in 2007. “Seeing students who came into the course without any knowledge of Chinese, but leaving the course with the ability to express basic ideas with native Chinese people is an indescribable excitement for any teacher,” Gong said. She said the Foreign Language Department, the Redden Fund and the Asian Studies Minor financed field trips to Chicago Chinatown to have a language and cultural immersion for students in the course. Gong said the purpose of the trip is to put students to the test to interact with those who are fluent in Chinese. The Chinese Elementary Language Class also will count toward the general education language requirements. The Chinese Elementary Language I is offered in the fall, and The Chinese Elementary Language II is offered in the spring. Emily Provance can be reached at 581-2812 or eaprovance@eiu.edu.
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Garth Simmons, a music professor at Bowling Green State University, performs "Sonata for Trombone and Piano" by Robert L. Sanders with music professor Kent Conrad Thursday in the Doudna Recital Hall. Simmons is also a principal trombonist with the Toledo Symphony.
Guest performer inspires students By Vicky Vane Staff Reporter
Eastern hosted a recital by Garth Simmons Thursday in the Recital Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts. Simmons, the principal trombonist for the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and a professor of trombone at Bowling Green State University, was invited by Jemmie Robertson, a professor of music, to visit Eastern. “Every couple of years I go to various places to perform,” Simmons said. “I enjoy a lot of different settings.” On Monday, Simmons visited Illinois State University and performed a recital for the students and faculty. Simmons explained that he has
the week off for Easter and that is why he is able to travel. “My primary job and commitment is the orchestra in Toledo, but I also teach,” Simmons said. The recital was broken into six different pieces with two pieces that were written for him. “My favorite parts were the first piece and the second half because they were written for me by close friends,” Simmons said. Cassie Bugbee, a sophomore music major, said her favorite piece was “Dynamo” by Michael Johanson, which is one of the pieces that were written for Simmons. “He did a lot of cool effects,” Bugbee said. “It was very different from the rest of the music.” Brian Vorce, a junior journalism major, said his favorite piece was
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“Stereogram No. 12 (Spain)” by David W. Brubeck because he had never heard anything like it before from any instrument. “I liked the way the baseline and the melody were played all at once,” Vorce said. Annette Oddo, a sophomore music major, said her favorite piece was the “Sonata” by George Frederick McKay. “I think it really showcased his talents,” Oddo said. “It was fast and he stayed with it the whole time.” Bugbee, who plays the trumpet, said she loves hearing brass players. “I learn a lot from hearing professional players,” Bugbee said. “It helps me with my sound and technique.” Vorce, a former trombone play-
er, said he always preferred to perform with other instruments. “I know from experience that it’s really difficult performing in front of a crowd,” Vorce said. Simmons has been playing the trombone for 34 years and has even written some of his own music, but has never performed it. “ I h a ve w r i t t e n a t ro m b o n e quartet and it is sitting somewhere in my basement,” Simmons said. Bugbee said she finds inspiration from watching others perform. “He just seems so confident while performing, which is something I need to work on,” Bugbee said. “He makes me feel better.” Vicky Cane can be reached at 581-2812 or vakane@eiu.edu.
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Martin’s death Obama politicizes Supreme Court for electoral gain should prompt conversation The Eastern community marched in support of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin on Tuesday, a scene that has become familiar on college campuses across the nation. Students raised their arms and wore black hoodies to symbolize the social injustice of racial profiling that led to Martin’s death. On Feb. 26 in Sanford, Fla., Martin, a young black male, was shot and killed by George Zimmerman. Zimmerman still has not been charged with a crime. Zimmerman said the shooting was selfdefense when he was handcuffed, and police could not find enough evidence to prove he had broken Florida’s “stand your ground” law and he was released. Martin’s death is truly a tragedy, though his death has opened up an important discussion. His death symbolizes the racial tension still present in American society, affecting the everyday lives of Americans of every race. Racial injustice has been deeply embedded in American society, and its institutions, since its founding. The Union survived the Civil War, but the end of slavery did not forgive the nation’s greatest sin. The racial divide today is not as deep or manifest as the Jim Crow era or the push for the Civil Rights Act. Racial inequality is less of a defining feature of our society than it has been. That said, the notion of a post-racial America is naïve and counter-productive. Racism is alive and well in America, and we ensure its survival by failing, or refusing, to recognize it. Anger about the social injustices represented by Martin’s death is justified. But it must be channeled into a broad, open dialogue. Activist leaders should seek to educate other students about how to promote racial equality. The Eastern community should do the difficult work of taking a good honest look in the mirror, recognizing where, when and how we are failing one another, and pledge to do better. The Martin tragedy has already brought to light “the talk” black parents are forced to have with their children to prepare them for ways to best avoid the discrimination they might face. For example, Associate News Editor Nike Ogunbodede was warned not to open her purse in the aisles of a store, lest she be suspected of shoplifting. Before discussing this case, most of the white members of the editorial board had no idea this conversation was common, or even necessary. It is a shame that black parents must still have this conservation with their children. But for those of us oblivious to the necessity of these conversations, simply knowing this burden exists deepens our understanding and empathy. This is not a black conversation. It is not a white conversation. This is an Eastern conversation. We’ll be better off for it.
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Once again, it appears that President Obama is directing his disapproval toward nine men and women in black robes because of a potential decision they could make that would hurt his political street cred. In other words, the Supreme Court is threatening to strike down Obama’s health care reform law. For now, we can only base our speculation on the fact that the U.S. Solicitor General defending the law was intensely questioned by the high court’s conservative justices and the all-important swing vote, Anthony Kennedy. Yet, we are apparently supposed to believe that the great, shining triumph of President Obama’s presidency could be destroyed in an instant with nary a whimper. And worse: If it happens, according to conventional wisdom, it’s because the Supreme Court has become “political.” Has it? It’s arguable, given the increased politicization of Supreme Court nominations in the last 30 years, and then there’s the famous Bush v. Gore ruling that made George W. Bush president. I suppose the number of 5-4 rulings in recent years on landmark cases could also be said to indicate that the Supreme Court has become more “political,” illustrating the ideological division of the court with a swing vote sitting in the middle. Regardless, I find it interesting when the President takes it upon himself to advocate for his shiniest legislative accomplishment with the claim that the law was passed with a “strong majority of
Greg Sainer a democratically elected Congress,” therefore making a potential overturning of the law “unprecedented” and “extraordinary.” Is this true? First of all, ignoring the Democrats’ 20-seat majority in the Senate when the bill was passed, the final vote in the House of Representatives was 219-212. That vote included 34 Democrats voting against the bill alongside the Republican minority, even after a deal had been struck with moderate Democrats to obtain the necessary number for passage. Strong majority indeed. Secondly, President Obama’s claim that striking down the law would be “unprecedented” is questionable. While the consideration of the health care law may be new, the Supreme Court has struck down federal laws twice in the last 20 years when Congress’ power under the Constitution’s Commerce Clause has been brought before them: United States v. Lopez (1995) and United States v. Morrison (2000). Again, while the details of those cases are not directly related to the subject of Florida v. Depart-
ment of Health and Human Services, the president’s comments inferring that a negative ruling on the law would be a case of “judicial activism” raises eyebrows over their grounding in reality. Since when would rolling back the reach of the federal government be a case of judicial overreach? In an election year, it is obvious that Barack Obama has a lot riding on the Supreme Court’s decision. If they strike down part or all of the law, then he will have received a biting rebuke from the judicial branch that relegates his idea of reform as an outcast compared to the constitutional ideal of public policy. In this regard, it is understandable for Obama to attempt to build a narrative that could potentially benefit him in November. For those who do not follow (or care about) the legalities or judicial developments of constitutional law and federal policy, losing a law that is supposed to help America’s health care system may seem like an unmitigated disaster. However, in relation to the Supreme Court, President Obama’s comments are a politicization of judicial proceedings for electoral gain. Even if it is expected in this election year, in this case of such sweeping reform to a sector of America’s economy, the “political” seems far less important than the “constitutional.” Greg Sainer is a senior communication studies major. He can be reached at 581-7942 or DENopinions@gmail.com.
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Health care case foreshadows election By Abby Causer The Daily Vidette Illinois State University
Recently President Obama has been catching some heat and igniting speculation over some comments he made directed at the Supreme Court. On the health care case currently being decided, he said he is still confident that the justices will not strike down the law because he maintains that it is constitutional. He also said, “Ultimately, I’m confident that the Supreme Court will not take what would be an unprecedented, extraordinary step of overturning a law that was passed by a strong majority of a democratically elected Congress.” First of all, the part he is taking heat over is that the media is constantly reminding audiences of the Marbury v. Madison case that gave the Supreme Court the power to overturn laws that are unconstitutional. What Obama said, while it does ignore that age-old precedent, is not new. Basically every time a law is threatened to be overturned by the scrutiny of the Supreme Court, its supporters say the same thing. So, that part of the story is just the same old media mish-mash, but the really interesting story
is the unspoken message. Many, including myself, think that this speech was really meant as a form of intimidation. Of course, the justices themselves do not have much to be afraid of. They are appointed for life, and having attained the highest position in their field, aren’t holding anything back in hopes of a promotion. Once they make a decision, the only thing a president can do to reverse it is pass a constitutional amendment, which would be especially difficult at the present time. Something the Court might be concerned about, however, is a loss of legitimacy. Not having the power of the “purse” or the “sword,” much of their power rests in their institutional legitimacy. Even if we, as the public, do not like some of their decisions, we acquiesce because we trust their non-partisanship and know that next time they might make a decision we do agree with. Before, justices were seen as independent decision-makers who were able to put their ideologies aside and make decisions only on rule of law and precedent alone. However, since the Bush v. Gore and Citizens United v.Federal Election commission cases, another conservative majority decision in a monumental case could cause the perception of the court to change to one that is overly politi-
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cized. Such a perception would lead to a distrust of justices similar to our distrust of most politicians. Further, the Court has several more politically salient cases coming up around election time. They could be covering Proposition 8 (gay marriage), affirmative action, another case similar in scope to Citizens United, and the Voting Rights Act. Too many one-sided decisions could cost not the justices but the Supreme Court big time. That goes double if they strike down the health care law and Obama turns his campaign against the court, as he hinted in his speech. Many past presidents have launched campaigns against the Supreme Court when decisions didn’t go their way. This particular case is odd because typically it is conservative presidents lobbying against the Court because it tends to be ahead of the curve when it comes to social issues. In this case, it’s all backwards because we have a trending conservative majority on the Supreme Court. This odd twist could make for one of the most interesting court versus president battles since FDR’s court packing plan and the “switch in time that saved nine.” I think we are about to see a very interesting election that will include some very interesting and possibly historic behavior from the justices.
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RHA donates to TOMS program By Aldo Soto Staff Reporter
The Residence Hall Association passed a motion donating $50 to the Lawson Hall's TOMS program, which is in support of TOMS shoes during its meeting on Thursday. The program will focus on a One Day Without Shoes day, where people will not wear shoes to show that children go without shoes everyday. Elizabeth M. Burbatt, a sophomore sociology major, said the event will also consist of decorating TOMS shoes by students who have ordered a pair. The vote was unanimous as every hall council representative approved the motion. Burbatt said the program organized by Lawson Hall, was asking for any donations from RHA members. Burbatt said that Lawson Hall and the National Residence Hall Association Honorary have each donated $50. Jake Nees, president of RHA, said that according to the RHA constitution, they were allowed to donate up to one third of the association’s available funds. The event associated with TOMS, will be on Tuesday at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Roberto Luna, a student senate member and a senior finance major, was a guest speaker at the meeting and discussed new legislation for the Student Senate. Luna is sponsoring new legislation that would require a “no confidence” option on the ballot for student elec-
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Residence Hall Association members raise their hands in support of a “no confidence” option for the student election ballots. The option allows students to vote against candidates running uncontested.
tions. Students brought up that many positions had been unopposed during the elections and that they were troubled by this fact, Luna said. “The proposed option is good a thing to have,” Luna said. “If two thirds of the voters choose this option in an election then there would have to be another election and hopefully by then there would be new candidates.” Luna said that he wants there to be
FUTURE, from page 1 Diggs said that the fair provides a lot of useful information that every student needs to know. “My hope is that they open their mind to diversity,” Diggs said. Diggs said she is looking forward to the Sex Positive Fair most because there are always new things to learn every year. All proceeds from the Sex Positive Fair will go to the Coles County Health Department. Nico Canaday, EIU Pride president and a senior English major, said there will be a day of silence observed on Wednesday in the Library Quad. On this day, students take a vow of silence to represent the silencing effect harassment has on members of the LGBTQ community, Canaday said. They are silent to encourage their peers and the administration to address the problem of anti-LGBTQ behavior, he said. “For me, this event is an opportunity for students at EIU to show their support of the LGBTQ community and
take a stand against the oppression of LGBTQ people,” Canaday said. Diggs said “The Big Gay Panel” will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday in Phipps Lecture Hall of the Physical Science Building. EIU Pride members will compose the panel, take questions and discuss issues that concern the LGBTQ community. EIU Pride has a program that allows professors to request a panel to come and speak in their classes. “The Big Gay Panel”, however, is not class-specific. It is a campus-wide panel where students can have their questions answered about any LGBTQ issues, Diggs said. Diggs's advice for students who choose to attend Pride Week events is simple. “Come with an open mind, and leave with an open heart,” Diggs said. Katelyn Ifft can be reached at 581-2812 or krifft@eiu.edu.
MINDS, from page 1 It is a project which encourages young LGBT people to stay strong through their teen years, even if they are facing bullying, Bradley said. She said it is meant to remind them their lives will improve and also makes sure they know they are not the only one having to deal with discriminatory treatment. Bradley said she was inspired to organize this event after watching the “It Gets Better” video on YouTube’s Google Chrome channel. Bradley said “It Gets Better” is something anyone can get involved with and support. The project allows individuals to post videos online for suicidal teens. “Anyone on this campaign can have an impact internationally since this is the World Wide Web,” Bradley said. Canaday also said projects such as these need a good deal of support from
anyone who can offer it. “I hope that all the people that come out and make the videos take away that they have the power to make a difference,” Canaday said. Both Canaday and Bradley said they are expecting a good turnout for the event. Bradley said she hopes “It Gets Better” will be successful enough to possibly have similar events in the future. Canaday said he hopes this helps spread unity between the whole community. “The LGBTQ community needs help from the outside,” Canaday said. “If we’re not silent about these issues, we can really make a positive impact.” Jordan Thiede can be reached at 581-2812 or jethiede@eiu.edu
a higher number of participants in the next election. He asked for a show of hands on who supported this new idea and the majority of RHA members agreed with Luna’s new policy. Luna said he hopes the new legislation is passed and amended into the student body constitution. A special announcement was also made at the end of the meeting, as Lawson and Taylor Hall have joined to-
gether in organizing a fashion show. The fashion show titled, “We Were All Born Superstars”, will be hosted on Tuesday, April 24 on the South Quad. The fashion show will be free to attend and anyone interested in modeling for the show should contact a representative from either Taylor Hall or Lawson Hall council. Aldo Soto can be reached at 581-2812 or asoto2@eiu.edu
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TRADITION, from page 1 Hussain said that while she was born in the United States, her parents are Indian. “There’s a lot of similarities with my family and the movie,” she said. “My mom calls all the time.” In the movie, Gogol’s mother calls him quite often and worries about him constantly. “My parents are similar to the father figure in this movie because they did some studying in the United States,” Hussain said. “I’m pretty sure my mom went through the same situation (as the movie mom) when she got married because she had to get used to living here in the United States.” Hussain said she thinks the film name, “Namesake,” comes from the book by Nicolai Gogol and it is based on Gogol finding himself in the film. “When you read the book, you have a better perception of the tie between the title of the novel and why his father actually named him that,” Hussain said. Hussain said that while she likes the film, she enjoys the book better. “In a book, you can let your imagination run, whereas watching the film, you already see what the director is imagining and you can’t elaborate on it yourself,” she said. Robyn Dexter can be reached at 581-2812 or redexter@eiu.edu.
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A baseball player’s shoes sit outside the field to dry Thursday. The opener of a three-game series between Eastern and Ohio Valley Conference-best Austin Peay has been rescheduled due to inclement weather and poor field conditions. The Panthers and the Governors are set to play a double-header today, with game one starting at 1 p.m. Eastern will round out the weekend series with a Saturday afternoon game starting at 1 p.m.
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Stephen Strasburg dominated in his first opening-day start, yet wasn’t able to come away with a win. After Strasburg frustrated the Cubs for seven innings, Ian Desmond singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth Thursday to give the Washington Nationals a seasonopening 2-1 win over Chicago. Strasburg allowed one run and five hits, including an RBI single to Marlon Byrd in the fourth. He was pinch hit for in the eighth, when Kerry Wood forced in the tying run with three straight walks. Washington went ahead in the ninth when Chad Tracy hit a two-
out double off the right-field wall against Carlos Marmol (0-1), and Desmond followed with his third hit. Strasburg struck out five and walked one. He reached 98 mph when he struck out Starlin Castro in the sixth. Ryan Dempster, also making his first opening start, struck out 10 in 7 2-3 innings. Chicago started its first season since Theo Epstein was hired away from Boston in hopes of helping the Cubs win their first World Series title since 1908. Tyler Clippard (1-0) worked a scoreless eighth to win in relief. Brad Lidge gave up one-out triple off the right-field wall by Ian Stew-
art in the ninth but got the save in his Nationals debut when pinchrunner Joe Mather was thrown out trying to score on a grounder to third and Byrd ended the game by taking a called third strike. Dempster allowed a single by Desmond on the game’s first pitch, then didn’t allow another hit until Desmond singled with one out in the eighth. Dempster left to a standing ovation after striking out Danny Espinosa, but the cheers quickly faded, Wood came on and walked Ryan Zimmerman, Adam LaRoche and then Jayson Werth on a 3-2 pitch, sending a loud groan through the ballpark.
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Eastern improves conference record Panther pride shines through in victories over SEMO By Erik Jensen Staff Reporter
The Eastern softball team swept a pair of games Wednesday at Southeast Missouri. The Panthers won the first game with a final score of 3-2, and the second game, 5-3. Eastern now has an overall record of 17-15 and an Ohio Valley Conference record of 7-6. Eastern was able to sweep Southeast Missouri behind pitching and hitting. The sophomore-pitching duo of Stephanie Maday and Hannah Mennenga was lights out. Maday took the mound, pitching seven strong innings while only allowing eight hits and two runs (one earned). She also struck out five Redhawk batters. Mennenga continued her hot streak on the mound and had yet another consistent performance. She delivered seven strong innings on the mound, giving up three runs (two earned) on six hits, while also striking out four hitters. The Panther players came out swinging at the plate. After a rough game against Murray State, Panther third baseman Ashleigh Westover delivered one of her best performances of the season. For the day, she was four-for-six with two RBIs and a run scored. Freshman Bailey O’Dell had another strong performance, going three-for-eight at the plate with a run scored. She also hit a single that drove in the game-winning run of the Panthers’ first game against
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Junior outfielder Ally Seplak swings at the ball during a game against Murray State on March 31 at Williams Field.
SEMO. Sophomore Reynae Hutchinson hit her team leading fourth homerun of the season in Wednesday’s action. She was two-for-six with two RBIs and a run scored. Center fielder Hayley Pieper was also twofor-six with a run scored on the day. Sophomore Carly Willert extended her hitting streak to nine games
after a hit in the first game, but lost it in the second game, as she didn’t get a hit. For the day she was onefor-six with an RBI. Junior Melise Brown also chipped in with a run scored and a double. The Panthers’ next games will take place this Friday when they take on OVC conference rival Tennessee State in Nashville, Tenn.
Tennessee State has an overall record of 10-23 and a conference record of 3-11. Eastern, who currently holds a conference record of 7-6, will have an opportunity to march its way up the standings. Eastern is currently in fifth place in the conference race. Tennessee-Martin and Jacksonville State remain at the top of the
class in the conference. TennesseeMartin has an overall record of 2612 and a conference record of 152. Jacksonville state has an overall record of 18-19 and a conference mark of 12-5. Erik Jensen can be reached at 581-7942 or eajensen@eiu.edu
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Panthers look to rebound against Edwardsville Staff Report
The Eastern men’s and women’s tennis teams will take on Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at 11 a.m. Saturday at Darling Courts. Both teams are coming off losses to Ohio Valley Conference opponent Murray State. The men’s team currently holds a 1-4 record in the OVC, while the women’s team is 2-3. The Cougars’ men’s and women’s teams were set to take on in-state rival Western Illinois on Wednesday, but the match was postponed due to threats of inclement weather and no available indoor court space in Edwardsville. Weather.com calls for a high of 68 degrees Saturday with a 0 percent chance of precipitation. The Cougars have struggled in conference play, with the men’s team holding an OVC record of 2-4, and the women’s team holding a record
of 1-5. Both teams lost their previous matches to OVC opponent Eastern Kentucky. The women’s team has especially struggled, losing five of its last seven matches. On the men’s side, senior Matyas Hilgert has seen the most success this year, posting a record of 4-3 and 1-0 in OVC play. Hilgert has also won two consecutive matches. For the women, sophomore Janelle Prisner and junior Merritt Whitley have turned in impressive seasons. Prisner has posted a record of 9-6 and 3-2 in conference play. She has also recorded nine wins out of the No. 1 position. Whitley has also had a successful season, compiling a record of 8-7 overall and 3-2 in the OVC. In doubles play, the duo of Prisner and Whitley have combined to turn in a 11-4 record. The duo is also perfect in conference play as they have won each of their first five OVC matches.
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With the rise of ESPN and social media, sports trends have been taken to new heights. Two of the biggest sports stories of the past year were the “Linsanity” surrounding New York Knicks’ point guard Jeremy Lin and “Tebow-Mania” with New York Jets’ quarterback Tim Tebow. Senior political science major Phil Mimica and his friend PJ Grund co-write the Tumblr-hosted blog “Whiteline-Chicago,” where the two have made it their jobs to track trends that pop up on the web, as well as sports trends. “The great thing about sports is
the unpredictability--it’s what makes the world of sports so appealing and fun to watch,” Grund said. Grund, who writes on the blog under his Twitter username @PJ_Pesci, said the “Linsanity” trend made him, a non-Knicks fan, tune in to a few games. “‘Linsanity’ was fun to watch. Nobody expected a no-name Asian guy from Harvard to pop up out of nowhere and help revitalize the Knicks,” he said. “It was unpredictable.
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Note: This is a column and therefore my own opinions, but seriously, I know you are thinking a lot of what I’m going to say. First, I want to say I think trends are great, but they also have their place and an acceptable time limit. Lots of these trends should have ended as soon as they started. 8) Pregnant stars posing nude on magazine covers This may have been empowering when Demi Moore stripped down for the cover of Vanity Fair in 1991, but the recent slew of actress deciding to bare all is leaving me nauseous. Let me name off a few: Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Milla Jovivich. All of these women are gorgeous—ridiculously so—but there is a big difference between being avant-garde and a copycat. So stop purring, ladies, and come up with a new way to express your pregnant pride. Keep it between you and your partner. 7) Facebook problems There are so many problems with Facebook, but I narrowed it down three that particularly irritate me and probably you, too. a) Being on Facebook while a professor is talking Yes, I’m talking to you, kid in the third row, furiously typing away on your computer even though the teacher hasn’t uttered
a word in about five minutes. It’s obnoxious, obvious, rude and it makes me what to jump up from my seat and punch you in the neck. I know you think you are a ninja or incognito, but we all know you are chatting away with your douchey friends. Next time, do all of us a favor, and just don’t come to class. b) Facebook game invites Stop sending them to me. I hate them. I don’t want to play “Hidden Treasures” or “Sims.” I don’t have time, and then next time you send me an invite, I will DELETE you. c) Depressing song lyrics as status Joe Doe: “I told myself that you were right for me, but felt so lonely in your company, tell me, baby, where did I go wrong? I could put my arms ’round every boy I see, but they’d only remind me of you. How can I love when I’m afraid to fall? Why you gotta go make things so complicated?” These are some of the most depressing lyrics, and it’s likely that you have seen someone post these as his or her status. I’m all for expressing despair and pain, but come on—sometimes it’s better just to write in a journal. Gotye, Sinead O’Connor, Christina Perri and Avril Lavinge will thank you, and so will I. (And while I’m here, stop using hashtags on Facebook. They don’t mean or do anything. #realtalk #seriously)
would, but that doesn’t make this trend any better. Kill it, kill it now!
6) Celebrity fragrances Elizabeth Taylor revolutionized the movie industry, but with great power comes great responsibility. And The Dame started the worst trend ever when she paired up with Elizabeth Arden to create “White Diamonds.” I will admit that Britney Spears’ fragrance does not smell like a trailer park like I thought it
1) Justin Bieber He has a fragrance, a 3-D movie and Selena Gomez, so now is the best time for him to pack up and go back to Canada.
5) Emma Stone SHE HAS BEEN IN WAY TOO MANY MOVIES! I will admit that I think she is semi-funny, but I don’t think she is Gwen Stacy. As a comic book nerd, I think Felicia Hardy has been massively disrespected in cinematography. Also, I just think she is overrated. 4) Using the word “literally” incorrectly “That literally blew my mind.” No, unless you were the victim of a freak accident, then that “literally” did not blow your mind. Use words in the proper way, or stay silent. 3) Stars giving nicknames to their fans Nicki Minaj has her “Barbz.” Lady Gaga has “Little Monsters.” Jenna Marbles has her “Sexuals.” I’m wondering whatever happened to people just being fans. I don’t think Jennifer Aniston would call her fans “Perkers.” 2) Tights as pants As my friend Shelley Holmgren would say, “If it shows your butt, they ain’t pants.” This trend has been hard to distinguish because some women wear them to show their lower region while others wear them with longer shirts. Cover the butt, ladies.
Nike Ogunbodede can be reached at 581-2812 or ovogunbodede@eiu.edu.
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By Robyn Dexter Campus Editor
You only live once. Sure, we know this. We’re not cats. However, what started off as a simple concept has completely taken over social media. The abbreviation of “You only life once” into “YOLO” originated in the Drake song “The Motto,” but it has since taken off as one of Twitter’s most popular hashtags— and for all the wrong reasons. “YOLO” has become an excuse to do stupid things. The concept of only living once has been around forever, but since Drake’s album came out a few months ago, it has gotten ridiculous. After reviewing some of the “YOLO” hashtags on Twitter, I stand by my argument even more. When I see “YOLO” in a tweet, I know instantly that something unintelligent and cocky is going to follow. “Cops can’t stop 600 kids from having fun. #YOLO” Oh, that’s smart. Have fun with that drinking ticket. I’m sure the cops will appreciate when you yell “YOLO!” into the Breathalyzer. If it’s not unintelligent or arrogant, it’s just plain dumb. “Peeing with the door open when people are home. #YOLO” Seeing this makes me want to turn into a meme and say “Idiots, y u no use brains?!” There’s nothing wrong with taking risks in life and trying new things. I’m totally for that. But there’s a fine line between living your life to the fullest and making spur-of-the-moment, completely irrational decisions. What if we were to turn the
“YOLO” concept around and actually take it seriously? How about this: “Decided to study abroad in Africa in the fall because I realized my life is too sheltered, and I want to be a more wellrounded person. #YOLO” No way could I judge someone if they said that. But if you’re telling me you’re getting high before class and “YOLO” is your excuse, I have no pity for you. Actually, I do. Because if that’s your definition of “YOLO,” you might want to rethink your life priorities. What does “YOLO” really mean? To me, “YOLO” means being able to look back on your life when you’re 90 and think, “Wow, I really did everything I possibly could with my life.” I want to travel the world, be fluent in a language other than English, have a job I love, surround myself with people that matter and find a sport I’m actually good at (HA!). I also want to do weird, quirky things, like have a teacup pig as a pet (but we won’t go there). But “YOLO” isn’t about pigs. “YOLO” isn’t about random stupid shenanigans you will regret in the morning. “YOLO” is about opportunities that will make the most of your life. “YOLO” is about taking risks, but making sure they’re worthwhile ones. “YOLO” is doing everything you can to improve yourself as a person. So next time you yell “YOLO!” before doing a keg stand, think of what it really means to only live once. Like I said, we’re not cats. We don’t have nine lives. We have one and only one, so make the most of it. Robyn Dexter can be reached at 581-2812 or rerobyn@eiu.edu.
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'Kony 2012,' a movement or a trend? Raising awareness towards Joesph Kony turns into a success By: Jaime Lopez Verge reporter
When “Kony 2012” premiered via Internet in early March, it caused a sensation on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other websites. Internet users filled up Facebook newsfeeds with links and pages dedicated to “Kony 2012,” a movement to stop the havoc in Uganda created by Joseph Kony and his followers known as the Lord’s Resistance Army. Since its premiere, the video has spawned more than 86,000 views, and the organization that made this video—Invisible Children— has asked supporters to put up posters promoting “Kony 2012” in their hometowns on April 20. The campaign to raise awareness towards Kony has generated many followers, many of them teenagers and those involved in social media. Ryan Hendrickson, a political science professor, said the movement attracts many young people because “it has a strong human rights appeal.” Grant Watts, a junior history major, said he believes the organization’s attempt to gather supporters downplays other catastrophes in Uganda. “Everything I’ve seen online only shows the crimes committed by Kony,” Watts said. The video and efforts made by Invisible Children have brought a lot of social awareness, but the movement fails to do the situation any justice, Watts said. “It’s too heavy of an issue to be tackled on a venue like Facebook,” Watts said. Watts said some people support the efforts because it seems trendy,
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acting as “political hipsters.” Watts said if the movement to stop Kony is handled well, it could be beneficial not only to the people of Uganda, but people all over Africa. “Sometimes you have to look at it as a swing of momentum,” Watts said. “Stopping one (war lord) kind of gives a moral boost to the population—especially if it’s one dealing with crimes similar to those of Kony.” Watts said he supports Invisible Children’s efforts to stop Kony and rebuild stability in Uganda, but he will not donate money to the organization until he knows exactly where it is going and how it will benefit the people of Uganda. According to Invisible Children’s website, a “Kony 2012 Action Kit” includes an official campaign, a T-shirt, a Kony bracelet, a sticker, a button and posters. “I hope that in a year when peo-
ple look back on this, they don’t think ‘sweet tote bag,’ and they actually remember why they supported Invisible Children,” Watts said. Lindsey Mikos, a freshman undecided major, said Invisible Children’s decision to make the movement popular was in poor choice. “You’re taking something so horrible and turning it into something that is trendy, as if it were of no significance,” Mikos said. “Kids look at it and think ‘Oh, this is cool, so let’s post about it.’” Samantha Powers, a freshman communication studies major, said she was clueless about the meaning of “Kony 2012” when she first learned about it through Facebook. She said the movement has since died off in popularity among people’s posts. “It was trendy for like five days,” Powers said. Powers said a few weeks ago someone posted something regarding “Kony 2012,” and anoth-
er person commented on it saying, “This is not cool anymore, don’t post stuff about this anymore.” However, Hendrickson said the he believes the movement to stop Kony, and the consequent backlash and waning popularity of the topic, does not downplay the importance of the situation. “I like to see young people involved in politics,” Hendrickson said. “It haven’t seen a movement like this one in a long time.” Pauline Matthey, a graduate teaching assistant, said she thinks Invisible Children’s decision to use the same colors as those seen on the American flag on its promotional posters fosters a sense of unity among Americans towards the people of Uganda. Matthey also said the methods with which the organization has handled its movement have not diminished its message, but they still need improvement. “I think there are a lot of people who were looking to get involved,”
Matthey said. “They found Invisible Children’s cause and got together for a good reason.” Though some might see the “Kony 2012” movement as a trend, Matthey said there are also activists out there who really are concerned with the current climate of the problems in Uganda. “I believe people who truly care about the issues facing Ugandans have done everything to stay informed,” Matthey said. Matthey said people who are not actively involved or familiar with Invisible Children’s cause most likely view it as a trend. People are always looking to join some kind of cause, Matthey said. “People move from one cause to another until they eventually find their own little niche,” Matthey said.
Jaime Lopez can be reached at 581-2812 or jlopez2@eiu.edu
SPORTS, page 1 So yeah, naturally people are going to talk about it. On our site, we talked about it from a comical standpoint, but it truly was exciting.” Mimica, known on the site as @ phillydonuts, said now that Lin is out for the season with an injury, the “Linsanity” trend will likely die down. “We can see ‘Linsanity’ fall since he’s now out for the season--unless he has another breakout start next season,” Mimica said. Tebow, on the other hand, will be a trend that might stick around, mainly because of the market in which he plays, Mimica said. “Tebow will be able to sell for a long time based on his character,” he said. “When Tebow was traded to the Jets, I’m sure the executives at ESPN were high-fiving each other. Bigger markets allow trends to sur-
“Vegas can place odds, and ESPN can analyze all they want, but nobody knows for certain what the outcomes will be or what will happen at any given moment. That’s why people get excited over it. That’s why trends start.” PJ Grund, political science major
vive.” Grund said that he felt the Tebow-mania trend took off because of the unpredictability behind Tebow’s success based on his previously set expectations. “’Tebow-Mania’ was a huge trend. I’ll be the first to say I didn’t think he was going to be a good quarterback when he entered the league. I still don’t think he is a good quarterback now even,” he said. “But yet, the guy was on a winning streak in Denver. After every game the Broncos won with him playing quarterback, especially when they defeated the Bears, I was just left scratching
my head. The whole thing was unpredictable.” It is tough to say what the next big sports trend will be, but as Mimica and Grund have discovered, the trends are unpredictable. “Vegas can place odds, and ESPN can analyze all they want, but nobody knows for certain what the outcomes will be or what will happen at any given moment,” Grund said. “That’s why people get excited over it. That’s why trends start.” Dominic Renzetti can be reached at 581-7942 or dcrenzetti@eiu.edu.
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Students weigh in on what’s hot By Toni Porter Verge Reporter
As the warmer months approach, it is finally time for men and women to clear out their closets to make room for the hottest fashion trends of summer 2012. Tiffany Johnson, a senior biology major, is creating her own pieces for the Black Student Union Fashion Show this spring. Johnson said she notices people are now becoming more individualistic with their style, wearing their own fashion trends, but she also notices common factors remaining the same in outfits, such as anything high-waisted, kneehighs, crop tops and clothing with an overall vintage look. Accessories are also a must, especially handbags, Johnnson said. “A girl needs a big purse to carry her life in. Big purses will never go out of style,” she said. Donzell Lampkins, a sophomore biology major and fashion stylist, said he is very aware of the trends for the males. “The debonair look, which consist of blazers, button-down shirts, dark denim pants and loafers, can go a long way,” he said. Lampkins also advised men to bite the bullet and pay a little extra for investment pieces. He said these pieces will be worth the cost in the long haul. “Males should invest in polished, casual and high-end pieces because it not only makes you stand out and shine, but it also allows you to be frugal,” he said. “Because this look is transitional and timeless, it will allow you to spend less.” Chinenye Ezurike, a senior family and consumer sciences major, is a model and has been
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in several pageants. Ezurike said she notices the fashion trends for the summer of 2012 are focusing around color. “Bright neon colors are hot this summer,” she said. She also said the cut of a shirt or skirt is just as important as the outfit itself. “High-slit skirts and dresses are very sexy and lady-like,” she said. Ezurike said she has currently being wearing high-waisted vintage shorts because they show off her legs and accentuate her waist. Ezurike also mentioned the importance of the right shoe, as it can make or break an outfit. “Wedges are always in,” she said. “Loafers are a casual trend that is hot, (too).” Alex Brown, a senior communication studies major, is a fashion designer for clothing brand “Of Fame and Fortune.” Brown stated the trends he currently sees on males are retro Nike and Jordan shoes, khaki shorts, bright colors and denim. Brown said these trends can be affordable by shopping at stores like H&M, Journey’s, Urban Outfitters and Leaders. Ke’ana Troutman, a freshman journalism major, is a E.N.T. fashion model, said she thinks the main fashion trends for summer are colorful dresses, rompers and casual wear, but she said more than anything, people should feel comfortable with what they are wearing. “It’s really just your own style,” she said. “Whatever you wear day to day has a lot to do with your personality.”
GQ Summer scarves Camouflage Bright colors Suede lace-up boots White denim jacket Skinny chino pants Anything orange
Glamour Bright colors Maxi and mini dresses Suspenders Oversized hats Full skirts Tailored two-pieces Sporty couture PHOTO BY SAR A HALL
Erica Rabrich, a senior biology major, is showing off her spring style.
Toni Porter can be reached at 581-2812 or tporter@eiu.edu.
#Nowtrending: Social media innovations keep users on their toes By Sara Hall Verge Editora
Timelines, tickers, Twitter trends: just when it seems as if people are getting settled into social networks, changes and innovations are made to them that keep users on their toes. Facebook vs. Twitter Brian Murley, a journalism professor specializing in new and emerging media, said the concept of social media trends is not new, but they are becoming more popular as different sites occupy different spaces in people’s lives. “I see people spend time on Facebook more as a social space for playing games and posting on walls,” he said. “Twitter seems to be more of a ‘What’s happening right now?’ kind of thing.” Jenna Iannoni, a senior exercise science major, agreed, saying each site has its own purpose. “I think what people who want to say every second of their life is more of a Twitter person,” she said. Iannoni described herself as a “Twitter junkie” and said she enjoys the site because of the connection she can make with people she may never have been able to be in contact with otherwise. “On Twitter, you can follow someone you’ve never met, like a celebrity,” she said. “Facebook is more oriented towards people you hang out with.” Christy Kilgore-Hadley, Eastern’s social media coordinator, said Eastern uses the social networking sites to reach out to a broader au-
dience. One of the appeals of Twitter is a more personal opportunity to communicate, she said. She said Twitter also provides the ability to reach a broader audience base, including former, prospective and current students, as well as parents of students. “It’s a nice way to bring those people together to answer each others questions,” she said. Kilgore said while Eastern’s Facebook page has more fans than their Twitter account has followers, they consistently notice an increased user interaction on their Twitter account. Facebook sharing As more social media sites emerge and others, like Twitter, grow in users, Facebook has been working towards differentiating themselves from the pack by introducing “frictionless sharing applications.” Examples of frictionless apps include, Spotify, Pinterest, Goodreads and Rotten Tomatoes, as well as “social reader apps” from news sources like The Washington Post and Yahoo! News. These frictionless apps then show up in real time on Facebook friends’ news tickers, something that has sparked mixed responses in users. Marissa Norris, a freshman psychology major, said she is “annoyed that the notifications pop up so much” on her Facebook ticker and rather opt out of seeing them. Iannoni agreed, saying she normally glances over any of the shared information from apps like Spotify and social readers. “Normally when I am going through my newsfeed, I honestly just pass that it up,” she
said. “I don’t even register it all. I just go to the stuff I want to see.” Even then, she does have exceptions. Iannoni said she is an avid Pinterest user, and when she sees this application on her Facebook ticker, she is more likely to pay attention. “I don’t like seeing everything because it blows up everyone’s newsfeed. At the same time, some of the stuff on Pinterest kind of gets me interested,” she said. “It’s a win-lose situation.” Joe Knave, a senior communication studies major, however, said he generally appreciates seeing the constant updates help him stay in touch not only with his friends, but with issues and newsworthy topics going on around the world. “If I see five friends are reading this article, I can see ‘Oh, this is a big deal, I should probably be reading it,’” he said. “It helps me get my news that way.” Jason Allred, a sophomore math major, also said he does not mind seeing the frictionless apps. By seeing what his friends are listening to on Spotify, he said he can get ideas for new songs and artists to listen to. “I’m not very good with music, so I can steal other people’s through it,” he said. While these frictionless apps may be a way to share more personally with friends, they can also come with drawbacks, as they may lead others to draw a conclusion on the person based on their app activity, Murley said. “You may click on an article, and the article may give people an impression about you that is not accurate,” he said. Why share? So what sparks the appeal of increased on-
line integration among online users, giving friends (and sometimes pseudo friends) almost complete access to their Internet activity? Murley said the amplified user interaction through social media brings people together, something that appeals to the current social climate. At the same time, he said this can also lead to isolation to people in the real world. “We live in or society that is so geared towards individualism. There’s not a neighborhood atmosphere,” he said. “A lot of people in homes are communicating with people all around the world and not with people next door.” What’s next Murley said while online trends may come and go, he does not foresee Internet giants like Facebook or Twitter fading away any time soon. “There gets to be a point established base of users,” he said. “It’s pretty hard for them to just go away.” With the base outlets determined, other websites and applications will come and go with the ebb and flow of Internet popularity, Murley said. “It’s sort of a flavor of the month,” he said. “Every month, there is a new thing coming up-this or that plug in for your website or app you can download.” Kilgore said it all comes down to just keeping up with the trends. “It’s adapting to any changing technology, or else you get left behind,” she said. Sara Hall can be reached at 581-281 2 or smhall3@eiu.edu.