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By Jordan Thiede Staff Reporter @DEN_News A new panther landmark is making its way to Eastern. Bianca Tomlin, a senior communication studies major, said the statue will stand eight feet tall and feature a panther standing on rocks and will be placed near the Martin Luther King, Jr. University Union. Tomlin, the chairwoman for the University Enhancement Committee, said the idea for this landmark is something that just recently came up. She said she felt this project is important because Eastern needs another landmark the university can call its own. Tomlin said Old Main is the most identifiable part of Eastern’s campus, but the school is one of five Illinois universities who have a castle landmark. She said the other schools include the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Illinois State University and Northern Illinois University. Student Body President Kaylia Eskew said the project is expected to cost $75,000. Eskew, a senior journalism major, said the money needed for the landmark would not be taken from student fees, though. Tomlin said revenue for the statue would be earned from events such as giveaway programs at football games. She said they also plan to raise money by gaining sponsorships of the statue from alumni and different departments along with auctions that could include panther statues. Tomlin also said that donations from those who are interested would play a part in raising the money needed for the project. “If I was a recent alum, I would donate,” she said. Tomlin said those who are still students at Eastern should not feel obligated to donate, though. “It’s unreasonable to ask current students to donate,” Tomlin said. “They don’t have the money to throw around.” Eskew said student government is working to let students know about the project by creating a survey, which will also acquire student feedback. She said the statue completion time would be by Homecoming 2014, just in time for the reaccreditation team that is coming to Eastern. Eskew said she hopes the panther landmark will become a point of pride for students. LANDMARK, page 5
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Athletes volunteer their time and gather to hear instructions on how to properly measure, weigh and bag food to be sent to children in Haiti Saturday on the north balcony of Lantz Arena.
Students package food to send to Haitian children By Jarad Jarmon Student Governance Editor @DEN_News In assembly line formation, pinto beans, soy, vitamins and rice were packaged on Saturday in Lantz Arena to eventually be sent to Haiti. First, eight ounces would be taken from 10 gallon buckets to ensure the food would fit inside the packages. The dry food and medicine would then be weighted to make
sure that the package would actually seal. Without proper sealing, rodents have been found to cause a big problem when shipping the food. The process ends with a grid master like Dylan Chatman, a junior psychology major, to ensure there are no leaks or holes in the bag. Around 80 student athletes, including Chatman, spent about an hour packaging food servings to be sent to Haitian children.
By the end, students packed 300 bags with 18 eight-ounce servings per bag. The Global Hunger Expedition, a non-profit organization whose goal is to send provisions to countries such as Haiti, provided the food. Mark Daily, an expeditor from the organization, said the food will be sent to 11 schools and orphanages across the country. The food will be distributed from Oct. 23 until Oct. 25.
Daily said hunger is still an issue in the country. “A lot of the kids only get one meal in a day,” Daily said. Da i l y s a i d t h e y e x p e c t e d t o package about 12 boxes of food Saturday. “We are going to be taking over 60 boxes from Charleston,” he said. Each serving cost 35 cents. “We collected, from the community, $2,090 to put this thing together,” Daily said. “We only asked for $20 to $25.” FOOD DRIVE, page 5
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Professors play baseball, 1850s style By Olivia Trilla and Tori Adams Staff Reporters @DEN_News Standing by second base in a knit hat and polyester uniform, Debra Reid’s attention is not on the sweltering August heat, but the possibility of a line drive. In this league, there are no mitts. She is equipped only with a keen eye and reflexes, skills she has cultivated over a long career of 1850sstyle baseball. Dating back to the 1850s, the rules, equipment and even attire have not always been what baseball teams know today. Reid, a history professor, and the inspiration for other Eastern faculty members to become involved, began her vintage baseball career in 1986 in New York. Every weekend, Reid spends her time traveling across the Midwest to participate in baseball games, in which she plays second base. “I pride myself on being a strong defensive player. You have to be able to catch the ball,” Reid said. She said the traveling does not
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bother her too much. “I love to travel. We try to carpool. The people I play with are all
good friends, and it makes the trips pass by quickly,” Reid said. “The average drive is about an hour to
games, but it’s an all-day event.” BASEBALL, page 5
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A review of Eastern’s self-study survey was the focus of a monthly meeting regarding the university’s ongoing accreditation process Friday morning. Jeff Stowell, co-chair of the reaccreditation steering committee, presented findings from the more than 2,400 surveys completed by faculty, students and external audiences. The survey, which was meant to measure different aspects of education at the university, in-
cluding relationships with students and preparing students for careers, were emailed to all faculty and students multiple times this semester. Stowell said the results of the survey were overwhelmingly positive, with most reflecting very highly on the university’s commitment and plan for higher education. According to the survey, 90 percent of students and faculty viewed Eastern students as the highest priority at the university, a number Stowell said was largely
a result of smaller class sizes and accessible professors. While he said the university received a “wonderful” response from the survey, he also noted that the process of reflection is far from over. He said the entire findings of the survey will be make public at a later date. The steering committee, which is responsible for measuring the five criteria provided by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association for Colleges, is currently examin-
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Pageant to open door for scholarship By Marcus Curtis Entertainment Editor @DEN_News The Black Student Union will be hosting an informational meeting on Monday for the Miss Black EIU Scholarship 2014. The informational meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on the third floor in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union in the ArcolaTuscola Room. Women who are interested in participating in the Miss Black EIU scholarship program will have to prepare to compete in a pageant. This year’s theme of the pageant will be “A woman’s worth,” and the pageant is open to women of all ethnicities. Alaysia Mitchell, the 2013 winner of the pageant, said this year’s pageant theme focuses on worth, intelligence and power of a woman. She also said this competition would put a scope on women receiving respect. “This pageant will focus on the empowerment of women because they deser ve respect,” Mitchell said. The actual pageant takes place in February, but Mitchell said women participating would practice for the pageant after being picked at
the informational. Potential contestants will have to be able to compete in the four categories of creative expression, talent, African garment and evening gown impromptu.
for.” The current Miss Black EIU also said despite winning or not, those participating will experience something very useful and will pick up a huge amount of responsibility.
“(Participating) is a rewarding experience. To be able to inform others and learn about yourself, it’s not about winning at all.”
-Alaysia Mitchell, 2013 Miss Black EIU Mitchell said the amount of the scholarship depends on the contributions from BSU. Mitchell said she received a $1,000 scholarship when she won. She also said she hopes to raise the amount of the scholarship each year to the point where the scholarship will be able to pay for a student’s entire semester. “My hope is to raise a scholarship for the next winner, enough to pay half of her fees for the year and possibly the entire amount,” Mitchell said. Mitchell said based on her experience from her victory, she learned a lot about herself and gained a lot of responsibilities as well. “I learned a lot about myself and other people,” she said, “I was able to tap into my passion and focus on issues that I am an advocate
“(Participating) is a rewarding experience. To be able to inform others and learn about yourself, it’s not about winning at all,” she said, “Being crowned means that you are now a prominent role model, expected to appear at various campus events and serve as a liaison on behalf of BSU.” In addition, Mitchell mentioned it will take a lot of work to participate in and win the pageant. “It’s not all fun and games, but there are times where you’ll have fun,” Mitchell said. “Without risk, there is no reward.” For more information, contact Mitchell at asmitchell@eiu.edu. Marcus Curtis can be reached at 217-581-2812 or mlcurtis@eiu.edu.
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Alaysia Mitchell, a senior business management major, is crowned Miss Black EIU Saturday Oct. 6, 2013 in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union during the 42nd Annual Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant.
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Monday to kick off hour of silence for awareness Staff Report Amidst the bustle of people going through campus on Monday, the Library Quad will host a crowd standing in silence to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month. From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on every Monday in October, members of the campus and Charleston community are invited to join in on an hour of silence in the Library Quad, said Jenny Greenberg, a junior English major and the president of the Women’s Empowerment League. “The hour of silence is open to all students, faculty and community members to stand with us to raise awareness on domestic violence,” she said. “It will be a sol-
emn but memorable event.” The Women’s Empowerment League is sponsoring the hour of silence, but the group has also reached out to HOPE, the Housing, Outreach, Prevention, Education organization of East Central Illinois, to spread the word and generate more participants in the cause to promote domestic violence awareness, Greenberg said. Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the Day of Unity observed in October 1981, which grew into a week of activities to unite those affected by domestic violence and those advocating ending violence against women and children. Domestic Violence Awareness Month emerged in October 1987.
“Participants can find the hour of silence beneficial because people who have experienced domestic violence will know that they are not alone, and others will be able to express their support,” Greenberg said. She added she expects about 15 people to participate on Monday, including members of the Women’s Empowerment League and HOPE, and hopes the number will grow each week. Throughout the month, T-shirts will be available for purchase for $15. The Women’s Empowerment League meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Women’s Resource Center in the basement of Stevenson Hall.
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Small minority should not dictate policies As of late, the American political arena has seen no shortage of fingerThat sentiment—which, it should be noted, has been expressed by many pointing. moderate Republicans (i.e. John McCain)—is the bottom line in this argument. That is to say, our elected officials have hardly pulled any punches, nor If what that small minority of the Republican party is saying is true—if have they toed away from lobbying insults and blame. the American public is so adamantly opposed to universal healthcare—then And so, as 800,000 government employees—the “non-excepted” and we would be talking about President John McCain, or, maybe, his succes“non-essential” majority— are forced to stay sor, President Mitt Romney. home—as national parks, veteran’s offices and But we’re not. medical centers sit in unattended silence— Americans had a chance to voice their supOur POSITION • Situation: The government shutdown. the prospect of a clean-cut, “everybody wins” posed opposition last November, and, before that, • Stance: By voting for President Barack Obama, resolution to the government shutdown in 2008. Yet here we are, talking about President we gave him a mandate to push universal healthseems all-but dismal. Barack Obama. care. Of course, this political posturizing is So, for that small minority to so voraciously dishardly new, nor is the fact that, as ridiculous mantle the United States government based on as it may be, the United States government a supposed and trumped-up fervor is inherently can simply pack its bags and lock its doors in response to even the slightest counter to the wants and needs of the American public. disagreement. This is not about “protecting” the nation from the ills of Obamacare. It And while it may be dangerous to slip into the mentality of “its just polis not about fighting tooth and nail against some imposing socialist agenda. itics,” or to discard the implications of the shutdown as merely a passing What it is about is appeasing a small constituency, and, come next election, phase in political discourse, doing so has far too often been the response boasting on campaign trails about fighting for “what is right for America.” from both the general public and media alike. Whether or not universal healthcare is what’s right for America remains Unfortunately, it is difficult to approach this situation objectively. to be seen. But the point is, regardless of how well Obamacare will work in Regardless of one’s efficacy, regardless of thoughts on the Affordable Care this nation, a majority of Americans were in favor of Barack Obama, and, Act (or, “Obamacare,” depending on who you ask), it’s hard to look at this by extension, his policies. shutdown and not see a game of political bullying that holds hostage not Thus, for a small group of officials to hold the United States government only the livelihoods of millions of Americans, but the faith and credit of the in limbo based on the claim that America does not want this policy is simply United States. false and can be proven so with a simple look at whom we elected President. In all of this arguing, one fact has been increasingly overlooked—that, by the very nature of electing him president, America simultaneously granted The daily editorial is the majority opinion of the editorial board of President Obama a mandate for the application of universal healthcare. The Daily Eastern News. In fewer words: we gave him the OK.
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Preparing for midterms isn’t all about studying It’s that time of the year. It’s midterms time, and for some of you, this may be that first big test of your class. Yes, tests are the worst part of a class, aside from the slightly easier (usually) quiz, but preparing for them can be easier if done right. Some people say that studying hard is the best way to prepare for a test, but speaking from experience, this could hurt more then help sometimes. To do well on a test is one of the more important aspects of a class, but you can’t do well if you prepare poorly. The first thing I recommend is food. If you eat at the dining halls all the time, you probably tend to eat a lot of greasy food. I would stay clear of those foods for at least a few days. Eat foods that are healthier for the body and go visit the salad bar at the dining halls. Also, snacking instead of eating three larger meals has helped me in the past. I have had friends tell me that they study better if they have something to snack on while studying. The second important part of preparing for studying is the amount of sleep you get. Now, only a few people I know have pulled true “all nighters,” but this is not the way
Emily Provance you should be studying for important tests. Personally, I can’t intake information well when I’m sleepy, and most other people intake information better when they feel rested, too. So, I suggest that if you must stay up to study, don’t go to the point of exhaustion because the information you take in during that time won’t stick. Of course, studying isn’t everything when successfully passing an exam, but studying and the different ways to study can help you pass. A good way to study is to get study groups together. The benefits of studying in groups out weighs studying by yourself most of the time, and since everyone learns differently, maybe that one theory or prob-
lem that you can’t seem to wrap your mind, another person in your class knows well. I am in, what I would consider, one of the most challenging classes in my field, and every time we have a quiz or a test, I have people to study with. Since this class is a law class, everyone reads the text differently, and it’s nice to hear how my study partners interpreted the text. If you’re not a person that likes to do a group study, I suggest flash cards. We have been studying with flashcards since playing “Around the World” to help us study in our primary school classes. Re-read all materials the exam will have on it, and if you have the opportunity to copy the pages and highlight key sentences to help you remember, I’d do it. The point is you should study for your midterms. Don’t wait until the night before to cram study and do get enough sleep and good food to help you in the process. Don’t be the person that doesn’t study. Emily Provance is a senior journalism major. She can be reached at 581-2812 or DENopinions@gmail.com.
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The rugby team helped raise money, adding $100. Barbara Burke, the director of the athletic department, said $200 worth of meals will be donated to Standing Stone Community Center in Charleston. Burke said this will be the first time the athletic department has done something like this. “Potentially, we would like to make it an annual event and to grow it; you have to get financial donations to purchase the rice and the beans,” Burke said. “It is important for our young people to understand how blessed we are with what we have.” Students who par ticipated worked in an assembly line either measuring or packaging the food. Burke and Daily talked about the idea for another volunteer opportunity that the athletics department can be a part of.
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“I know Mark Daily, who is volunteering with Global Hunger, and we actually were in the grocery store,” Burke said. “We talked about needing to do a packaging event and the student athletes.” Kaylee Morris, a sophomore athletic training major who is on the women’s swimming team, said her team and she just wanted to help out. Chatman said it was not mandatory to volunteer, but there was some pressure to go. “Somebody needs to do it,” Chatman said. Jarad Jarmon can be reached at 581-2812 or jsjarmon@eiu.edu.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 She also said she hopes new traditions will be formed, such as rubbing the paw for good luck before graduation. Tomlin said this statue could also become a new place for graduating students to take pictures at other than just Old Main. She also said she thought it was important for this to be a more official landmark of campus, rather than something like the panther at Marty’s being representative of the school. Tomlin said she hopes the statue will become a focal point of campus like Old Main and the Doud-
na Steps. “I think that it’s time for Eastern to have something to beautify its campus,” she said. Eskew said that even though the project is going to require quite a bit of work, it is still necessary because it will be important for the school. “It’s going to be a long process, but once we get there, it will all be worth it,” she said. Jordan Thiede can be reached at 581-2812 or jethiede@eiu.edu.
Reid said when she was younger, there were no athletics tailored specifically to women, so she joined the league. “I’ve always been athletic and there were no formal girl sports while growing up,” she said. Even today, few women consistently play, she added. Reid also said she would like to see “more gentlemanly behavior” in today’s baseball – a change she said would be a positive one for the sport. Grant Sterling, a philosophy professor, was influenced by Reid to take part in the unique league. “It’s hard to find good opportunities to play baseball nowadays,” Sterling said “It was an opportunity to have fun and participate in history.” Being a part of the baseball league takes serious effort, Reid said. “It takes a lot of dedication to be a member of these leagues. It’s a special type of life.” After playing for so long, Reid and Sterling have plenty of insight on the differences of the rules of the game. They said while the game has
evolved over the years, three things have always remained the same: three outs to an inning, 90-foot base paths and the love for the game. The rules vary by home team, but there are basic guidelines that all teams follow, Sterling said. One rule includes not being able to show any skin during game time. However, Sterling said sometimes that rule is ignored. “It wasn’t socially acceptable to show skin in the 1850s,” Sterling said. “We let one another roll up our sleeves when it is really hot.” Other than that, they abide strictly by the 1850s rules. However, because of the lack of protection for hands, there is always a threat of injury. “I have been injured. Playing with no mitt and being the second base tender puts you in the line of fire of hardthrown balls, and the balls are hard to begin with,” Reid said. A common outfield rule— and Sterling’s favorite—is the “bamboozle,” when a foul ball caught on one bounce off the ground results in the
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Men’s soccer team falls to Leathernecks By Michael Spencer Staff Reporter @tmskeeper The Eastern men’s soccer team lost its Summit League matchup on the road with Western Illinois, 3-1, in the second week of conference play on Saturday. Oscar Ortega came off the bench to put the nail in the coffin for Western (2-8) in the 82nd minute when he knocked home his first goal of the season to put the Leathernecks two goals ahead of Eastern (0-7-2). The Panthers remain winless through nine games. Red-shirt freshman Ben Feltes was back in goal for Eastern after watching the Panthers first match of Summit League play from the bench. Sophomore Garrett Creasor was the man in goal for that conference matchup with IUPUI, but he missed practice Thursday for a slight knock he picked up during the week for the Panthers. Feltes made eight saves in the match but let in three goals. In keeping with the trend this season, Feltes faced a flurry of shots from the Western attack. The Iowan goalkeeper has averaged 21 shots faced per match this season, while Creasor has averaged 12 shots faced. Freshman midfielder Nick Wegrzynowicz got his first start for the Panthers Saturday after what Eastern coach Adam Howarth said was a couple weeks of solid performances in training. “He had a good week of practice and trained very well, so we will keep looking at it,” Howarth said after last week’s tie with IUPUI, a game in which Wegrzynowicz played 36 minutes. On Saturday, Wegrzynowicz played
the entire game. Additionally, sophomore midfielder Tony Meza was back in the first 11 for Howarth after coming off the bench for three straight weeks, dating back to Eastern’s match with Loyola on Sept. 13. Red-shirt junior forward Chris Boswell was not on the field or on Howarth’s list of substitutes. Boswell only recently returned from an injury that kept him out of the lineup for the beginning of the season; he missed practice Thursday. Sophomore midfielder Jake Brillhart opened the scoring, giving Eastern the lead in the ninth minute. The Panthers retained the advantage for most of the first half. With 51 seconds to go before the end of the first half, senior midfielder Husref Jupic buried an equalizer to bring Western level with Eastern just before the half time break. Coming out of half time, Eastern’s inconsistent play followed. Eastern has been outscored 16-7 in the second half this season. After keeping the Leathernecks at bay for the first 20 minutes of the second half, freshman forward Diego Lopez scored a goal to put Western ahead 2-1. In the 82nd minute, Ortega added his goal to the total, handing Eastern its first loss of conference play this season, while Western picked up its second win of 2013. Eastern will go on the road face the University of Illinois-Chicago on Tuesday in a match that was postponed because of inclement weather on Aug. 30. Michael Spencer can be reached at 581-2812 or tmspencer2@eiu.edu.
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Rugby team loses fifth straight match By Bob Reynolds Staff Reporter @DEN_Sports The Eastern rugby team lost its fifth match in a row, losing 38-0, to Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Saturday. The shutout loss marked the first time in the NCAA Division I era (2002-present) that Eastern has been held without a point by its opponent. Freshman Danielle Ordway and sophomore Gabby Florez, who combined for 22 of Davenport’s 38 points, led their team past the Panthers. Before halftime, Florez converted a try to put Davenport up 17-0. In the second half, Davenport would add 21 more points to put Davenport up 38-0. Florez said with the wet weather, her team had to change the way they passed. “We tried to play a smart game,” Florez said in a press release. “We
got tighter with our passing so the ball was wider out, and we didn’t have to worry about jumping for it and it slipping out of our hands.” Florez said she noticed that the Panthers’ defense was bunched up on the side. “We had to get the ball out fast, so their defense didn’t catch up with us,” she said. Davenport has outscored opponents 237-5 in its first four games this season. Eastern dropped to 0-5 on the season, while Davenport improved to 4-0. Eastern will continue its action on Saturday when the Panthers travel to Knoxville, Tenn., to take on the Southeastern Conference’s Tennessee Volunteers at noon. Bob Reynolds can be reached at 581-2812 or rjreynolds@eiu.edu
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Junior middle blocker Kelsey Roggemann and sophomore outside hitter Chelsea Lee make a block in Saturday’s game at Lantz Arena. The Panthers beat the Tennessee State Tigers 3-1.
Team extends win streak By Ashley Holstrom Staff Reporter @alholstrom The Eastern Volleyball team came out ahead of Tennessee State in four sets (25-17, 25-18, 23-25, 25-21) Friday, improving to 3-1 in the Ohio Valley Conference and 9-8 overall. The Tigers had early leads in the first two sets, but the Panthers came out on top in both. Only in the third set, which saw 14 tied scores and nine lead changes, did the Tigers have any “glimpse of hope,” as Eastern senior Stephanie Arnold said. Eastern coach Kate Price said the loss in the third set was not all negative, though. “I think we controlled a lot of the set, so with that, I think it’s a positive,” Price said. “We just need to finish it.” Arnold said the team’s biggest goal now would be to do what Price said. “End it right there,” Arnold said. “Don’t even give the glimpse of hope.”
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The middle hitter had a career-high .789 hit percentage, ranking the sixth best hitting performance in school history and third highest in current OVC play. Arnold sits atop the OVC charts for overall attack at .430 percent, above Austin Peay at .412 percent. Arnold trailed senior outside hitter Reynae Hutchinson’s 21 kills with 15 — and no errors. “It’s nice to see our offense going, and any time one of our kids hits 800, it’s an awesome match,” Price said. “Fifteen kills, zero errors is a pretty awesome statistic.” On the defensive end, junior outside hitter Kelsey Brooke led the Panthers with 21 digs, followed by sophomore libero Stephanie Wallace with 10. Brooke also slammed two aces against the Tigers. Sophomore setter Marah Bradbury dominated in assists, racking up 60 of the team’s 65 in the match. She leads the OVC in assists. Arnold said the win was partially a
result of a team meeting earlier in the week. “We looked each other in the eye and said, ‘Hey, let’s do our goals, let’s fulfill each other’s goals,’ so I think that really helped refocus us,” Arnold said. The biggest goal, she said, was to work as a more cohesive unit, improving communication and keeping the energy high. “It was a fun game to play,” Arnold said. “I think I was more tired cheering than I was actually playing.” The Panthers’ next stops in OVC play are in Kentucky, taking on Morehead State and Eastern Kentucky Friday and Saturday. “Having a three-game winning streak under your belt is always a huge plus for us,” Arnold said.
a 1 p.m. match Sunday against Murray State on the road. Austin Peay is 3-0-1 in conference, following two wins over Tennessee Tech and Belmont over the weekend. The Governors are the only other unbeaten team in the OVC other than the Panthers. Murray State is 1-3 in the OVC,
picking up its first win over Tennessee Tech on Sunday
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 “To win all four first conference games is huge for us,” he said. “We’re doing our job; we won three at home and one on the road. We stole one, so that was really nice.” The Panthers will try and steal two more on the road when they travel to face Austin Peay at 7 p.m. Friday in Clarksville, Tenn., followed by
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Late goals push Panthers to 4-0 By Dominic Renzetti Managing Editor @domrenzetti
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Junior forward/midfielder Meagan Radloff goes up against two players from Morehead State in Friday’s match at Lakeside Field. Radloff scored the only goal in the match, which gave the Panthers the 1-0 win over the Eagles.
Junior Meagan Radloff had a pair of late game-winning goals over the weekend, propelling the Eastern women’s soccer team to 1-0 victories over Morehead State and Eastern Kentucky, respectively, at Lakeside Field on Friday and Sunday. The Panthers are now 4-0 in the Ohio Valley Conference, the team’s best start since 2000. Eastern and Morehead State were scoreless heading into the second half during Friday’s game at Lakeside Field. Radloff found herself in the right place at the right time in the 82nd minute for what would be the game-winner. “Pressuring the defense, the ball happened to deflect into the perfect spot,” Radloff said. “Chipping it over the goalie, it was like going in slow motion over the goalie. It was a little nerve wracking, but that’s OK.” Radloff was able to find the back of the net again on Sunday against Eastern Kentucky in the 87th minute to push the Panthers over the Colonels. After the Eastern Kentucky goalkeeper deflected the ball, Radloff was there for the score. “I just saw it coming out at the top of the 18 and shot it, hoping for the best,” she said. The Panthers were playing with an advantage after Colonels goalkeeper Erik Wolfer was given a red card for a foul on Eastern’s Chris Reed in the 66th minute. “(The ball) got through, and I was running through the defenders and it was me and the goalie, we were both going out for it,” Reed said. “She wanted to stop the ball and I wanted to kick the ball in the net, so I wouldn’t take any hard feeling or anything. It hurt, but she was doing what she had to do for her team.” Wolfer was ejected and Samantha Melton was brought in to replace her. Eastern coach Jason Cher-
ry said it was the right call. “(Wolfer) was the last defender and it was a 1-v-1 situation and she came out on the ball feet first, so it was a red card and a good call by the official,” he said. Eastern goalkeeper Cortney Jerzy recorded her second and third shut-
2013 OVC schedule sept. 27 - @BElmont WIN - 1-0 OT sept. 29 - Tenn. tech WIN - 4-2 oct. 4 - morehead st. WIN - 1-0 oct. 6 - eastern kent. WIN - 1-0 oct. 11 - @austin peay 7 p.m. oct. 13 - @murr ay st. 1 p.m. oct. 18 - jacksonville st. 3 p.m. oct. 25 - @ut-martin 7 p.m. oct. 27 - @semo 1 p.m. nov. 3 - SIU-E 2 p.m.
outs of the season over the weekend. “I can’t say enough about Cortney Jerzy, just jumping in there and doing everything she can to keep a clean sheet,” Cherry said. “I think collectively, the team is playing better defensively.” Red-shirt freshman goalkeeper Kylie Morgan is still out with a hand injury and has not played since the team’s 3-0 loss to Drake on Sept. 20. Cherry said starting the OVC schedule off with four wins is huge for the team.
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cross country | recap
Men finish 6th, women 12th at Notre Dame By Blake Nash Staff Reporter @DEN_Sports Senior Pablo Ramirez led the men’s team as the Eastern men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the University of Notre Dame’s Blue/Gold Invitational as part of the Gold Division. The men’s and women’s teams finished sixth and 12th, respectively, on Friday in South Bend, Ind. Ramirez finished with a time of 25:55.2 and ended in 14th place. He was followed by teammates Mike Hesslau (39th, 26:31.9), Matt Black (53rd, 26:45.4), Danny Delaney (60th, 26:51.0) and Paxson Menard (72nd, 26:58.6). Eastern coach Erin Howarth said the team fell right in where she expected it. “Our goal was to finish somewhere between fourth and seventh overall, and we accomplished that goal,” Howarth said. “This was our best translation from practice to race day. Notre Dame
was the best effort we had to gain more of teamwork and ‘pack running.’” Grand Valley State won the overall competition with 40 points, followed by North Central with 78 points and Windsor with 108. Howarth said the weather in South Bend, Ind., might have had an effect on some runners, but that it is being used as a learning experience. “Some runners embraced the humidity, like junior Max Gassmann, and helped pull along other teammates, while some struggled,” she said. “We need to recognize that everyone is racing in the same conditions, so hopefully that lesson was learned (Friday).” On the women’s side, the Panthers placed 12th out of 26 teams. Emily Brelsfoard continued her recent success finishing second on the team behind sophomore Victoria Quarton. Quarton finished 38th with a time of 18:34.6 and Brelsfoard finished 40th with a time of 18:35.9. Fellow Panthers
Kelsey Hardimon (67th, 18:56.5), Rachel Garippo (71st 19:02.7) and Ivy Handley (103rd, 19:23.7) rounded out the top five for the team. Brelsfoard, Garippo and Handley are freshmen. Howarth said she used the strategy of pack running in the race. “I challenged a couple of runners, such as Rachel and Kelsey, to go out with Victoria, and Rachel did it with Kelsey close behind,” Howarth said. “We still need a fifth runner to come through and run with the three and four runners, and then we’ll have a day everyone’s excited about.” The top three teams for the women’s division were Southern Illinois-Carbondale with 52 pts, Grand Valley State with 63 and Loyola with 121. Eastern will have two weeks off before its next meet at the Pre-National Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern Ne ws Invitational in Terre Haute, Ind. Pablo Ramirez, a red-shirt senior cross country runner, finishes second in the Walt Crawford Open on Sept. 6 at the Panther Trail. Ramirez finished 14th at Blake Nash can be reached at the Notre Dame Blue/Gold Invitational in South Bend, Ind., on Friday, lead581-2812 or banash@eiu.edu. ing the team.