CHALLENGING CADETS
Check out the photo page of Eastern’s ROTC training for a ranger challenge on Thursday. Page 3
POWERING PAST PEAY The Eastern football team improved
to 5-1 after its victory against Austin Peay Thursday. Page 8
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New law to deter underage drinking Hosts can face charges despite not supplying Staff Report A new law can have individuals fined or facing criminal charges if somebody under the age of 21 is drinking alcohol in their residence – even if the resident does not supply it. The new law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, states students who host social events, whether on or off campus, are expected to monitor their parties and make sure that underage people are not drinking in their residence, room or property, according to a release sent by the Charleston Police Department k atie smith | The Daily Eastern Ne ws Thursday. Justin Patchin speaks about cyberbullying and steps schools can take to help prevent and rectify the effects bullying has on students Friday in the Grand According to the release, conseBallroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. quences for violating include being arrested and charged with a Class A misdemeanor. The consequences also include facing fines of at least “Technology moves quickly,” he $500. Following a performance by memFocusing on the theme of safety, By Bob Galuski Another consequence for individsecurity and support, those registered bers of the EIU Dancers, Justin said. “Sometimes we lose sight of News Editor uals who host parties with underage went through workshops and semi- Patchin, the co-director of the Cy- that.” @BobGaluski One thing Patchin focused on was drinking, despite not supplying it, is nars learning how to help prevent berbullying Research Center, kicked Milling through the Martin Lu- bullying not only in classroom set- off the conference with his keynote how to educate students about the a Class 4 Felony if the violation didangers of using online-based tech- rectly or indirectly results in great address. ther King Jr. University Union Fri- tings, but online, too. Patchin, a criminal justice profes- nology, such as social networking bodily harm or death to any person, The “Bridging Voices in Our day, students and faculty members the release stated. spent the first leg of their fall break Community: Bullying Conference,” sor at the University of Wisconsin- sites. “The No. 1 death by teens are car The release went on to state that learning ways to identify and prevent went all day throughout the Union Eau Claire, addressed the audience accidents,” he said. penalties for a Class 4 Felony inabout what teens are doing online. Friday. bullying. BULLYING, page 5 clude incarceration for one to three years and fines of up to $25,000. ENTERTAINMENT However, the new law also has “safe harbor” provisions to protect individuals who host social events from criminal liability if they meet Zach Samples, co-coordinator of By Bob Galuski certain requirements. the Homecoming Committee, said in News Editor The party host must request asa press release Greek and RSO mem@BobGaluski sistance from the police to either bers are vying for the crown of Homeremove any person who refuses to Embarking on a weeklong journey coming King, Queen, Prince and abide by the host’s demand to stop of festivities, activities and school spir- Princess. In addition the HC Faculty drinking. it, Eastern students and community King and Queen and Lil’ Prince and The party host must also ask for members will be celebrating Home- Lil’ Princess will be announced. police assistance to terminate the “The 2013 HC Royalty Court will coming Week with the theme “Paint gathering because, despite taking reign over all of the Homecoming the Town Blue.” reasonable steps to do so, the host Monday will be the start of Home- events that will take place this week,” has been unable to stop anybody coming Week, with more than 16 Samples said. under 21 years of age from consumTuesday will feature the “Blue Charleston business supporting Easting alcohol. ern pride by having window paint- Bash,” a family night for Eastern and The party host must also contact ings, lawn decorations and marquees Charleston community members. The the police for assistance before any night will center on games like Bingo, displayed throughout the week. formal complaint is made to law enJoining in on decorating for the creation stations and inflatable games. forcement. “Blue Bash” will be from 5 to 7 week, several Eastern offices – from Students are strongly encouraged Old Main to the South Quad – will p.m. Tuesday in the Martin Luther AMANDA WILKINSON| The Daily Eastern Ne ws to contact the police immediately have Homecoming decorations set up King Jr. University Union. Heritage Woods of Charleston 2012 Queen Lilly Gisondi crowns Margaret if they are unable to control guests The South Quad will get colorized Phillips, the 2013 queen, for the Eastern Homecoming. for Monday’s Deck the Halls. at their party or if guests refuse to Capping off Monday will be the during Wednesday’s “Spirit Party” – coronation. Being crowned at 7 p.m. an evening of colored-powder throw- Thursday for the “BLUEfest,” stu- and giveaways, Vicki Woodard, the comply with the host’s attempt to dents and community members can coordinator of public information, prevent underage drinking, the reMonday in MacAfee Gymnasium will ing at 5 p.m. lease stated. Heading back to the South Quad participate in a wide array of games said in a release. be the Homecoming Royalty Court. HOMECOMING, page 5
Conference addresses cyberbullying, prevention
Homecoming to bring in school spirit