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Ensemble to perform selections from operas

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Anthony Morrison, a sophomore music major, blows into a pan-pipe during practice Wednesday.

petry was the larger aspect for this year’s performance because he plans to perform at schools in the surrounding area. “This production is purposefully minimalist because we are planning to visit a few area schools,” Killen said. “I won’t give away all of the secrets, but one of the puppets is 16feet long and glows.” Killen said his previous experiences aided in his approach to preparing the performance for the audience. “I performed with the Cincinnati Opera for three seasons prior to moving to Charleston,” Killen said. “I learned so much from being around some of the finest conduc-

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puppets that were created in collaboration with the theater department. “I have collaborated with my colleagues in the theater department to design and build puppets that will be used in the scenes from Die Zauberflöte,” Killen said. Killen said that theatre department faculty Karen Eisenhour and Christopher Gadomski volunteered their time to make the puppets. In past performances by the Music Theatre/Opera Ensemble, scenery has been incorporated to set the tone for each piece, Crews said. Killen, however, said the pup-

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The Eastern Illinois University Music Theatre/Opera Ensemble will be performing selections from three operas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Friday and Saturday. Both performances, titled “Mozart’s Women: An Evening of Opera Scenes,” begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall at the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Dan Crews, the director of patron services at Doudna, said the performance is a yearly inter-department effort between the music department and the theater department. Faculty ensemble director Seth Killen said selections from “The Magic Flute,” “The Marriage of Figaro” and “Thus Do They All” will be performed. “The Music Theatre/Opera Ensemble will be performing scenes from three different operas composed by W.A. Mozart: Die Zauberflöte, Le nozze di Figaro, and Cosi fan tutte,” Killen said. Killen explained that the theme of “Mozart’s Women” was chosen because of the number of female singers in the ensemble. “This semester, I had a large group of talented female singers, and I wanted to showcase them,” Killen said. “For me, Mozart was an obvious choice because he writes so well for the female voice and because his female characters are incredibly multi-faceted and powerful.” Killen said the pieces were selected based on his own academic standards and a desire to engage the audience’s attention. “When I put together the program, I have two main requirements: the music must be something that will allow the students to grow musically and dramatically, and the program must be interesting for audiences,” Killen said. Part of this effort to interest the audiences will include the use of

I won't give away all the secrets, but one of the puppets is 16-feet long and glows.

SETH KILLEN, FACULTY ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR

tors, directors and administrators in the business.” Killen also said his experience from the Opera has helped him train the ensemble’s student performers. “I carry a lot of those experiences over into the classroom,” Killen said. “One of my greatest objec-

tives is to train young singers what it means to be a professional singer-actor.” Killen said he focuses on cooperation, rehearsal techniques and character creation with his students. Greg Sainer can be reached at 581-2812 or gpsainer@eiu.

By Robyn Dexter In-depth Editor

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Leeann Kirchner, a senior English major, and Stormie Kelley, a freshman theatre major, perform during “Daughters of Dionysus” Thursday in the Atrium of Booth Library. “Daughters of Dionysus” is a collections of greek play, and was presented as part of the symposium on Ancient Greece.

‘Daughters’ play fills ‘amphitheater’ Symposium on Ancient Greece: a series focusing on the culture during the time of Ancient Greece. By Amy Wywialowski Assistant Daily Editor

As more than 50 students, faculty, staff and community members filed into the Booth Library Atrium Thursday, five women wearing red and gold flowing dresses walked on to a stage. The stage was made of plastic blocks, black curtains and a large image of the Temple of Athena in Athens, Greece. The scene was the beginning of a collection of Greek plays titled “Daughters of Dionysus,” which was performed as a part of the Ancient Greek Symposium in Booth Library and featured Amina Baker, a sophomore theatre major; Shelbie Kearfott, a freshman recreation administration major; Meghan Kegeris, a junior communication studies major; Stormie Kelley, a freshman theatre major; and Leanne Kirchner, a senior English major. “We will show you stories of women of

strength, women of power, for we are the Daughters of Dionysus,” the women said in the introductory scene of the play. Dionysus is a Greek god, who is often associated with theater. Allen Lanham, the dean of library services at Booth Library, helped arrange the stage and said it was created to simulate a Greek amphitheater, which is where many of the plays in Ancient Greece were performed. “We thought the area chosen would make a nice mock amphitheater, and filled the balconies last,” Lanham said. “It is a library, so there were book carts going through and some books fell over, but in Ancient Greece there also would have been disruptions, maybe not cars, but possibly sporting events or other things.” The collection was comprised of three plays, “Medea,” “Antigone” and “The Trojan Women” all written by Euripides. Although the cast was all female, there were two male roles, which were portrayed in the collection. In order to distinguish the male characters from the fe-

male, the actresses wore masks. Kirchner, who portrayed the role King Creon in scenes from “Antigone,” said she really enjoyed playing one of the male roles because it allowed her to act as someone completely different than herself. The performance was also the first time she performed with a mask, which she said was extremely interesting and was glad she was given the opportunity. “You can’t show expression with your face while using it; you have to use the mask,” Kirchner said. “Even the slightest movement speaks wonders.” Along with using the mask for her first time, the performance was also the first time Kirchner and the cast had performed in the Booth Atrium. “It was a little smaller than where we had rehearsed but we adjusted and I think it went really well,” Kirchner said. The symposium will take place until Nov. 7.

As the world continues its route to a wireless society, Eastern is making an effort to keep up with the growing Wi-Fi demands from students. Mark Hudson, the director of University Housing and Dining Services, said upgrades have been made in the residence halls each year, as well as upgrading the bandwidth Eastern needs to keep campus wireless. “There’s an incredible infrastructure of bells and whistles on campus that make all of this work,” he said. “There’s no doubt that the technological footprint of this campus is bigger than it ever has been because technology has become such an invasive part of our world.” In 1999, Hudson said all the residence halls were hardwired for Internet access so students could connect via Ethernet. “At the time, Eastern was so cutting edge,” he said. “People had no objection to plugging into the Internet because they were working on desktop computers.” However, as years went by, Hudson said he became aware of changing technology and the need to make the switch to a wireless campus. While putting in sprinklers in Stevenson Hall that summer, Hudson said the first wireless system on campus was put in. “The most recent project was putting wireless in the Triad,” he said. “All of the residence halls now have wireless on the floors except Carman and Pemberton halls.” Hudson said those two in addition to Greek Court and University Court are the next project buildings for Wi-Fi. “The folks from Information Technology Systems come in and go from room to room figuring out what sort of work will need to be done to install (the wireless systems),” he said. Hudson said when it comes to bandwidth, there is a group on campus that assesses the amount of bandwidth Eastern uses every other week. “When the usage gets up to 90 percent of what we have available, we up the number we put out,” he said. Funding for the bandwidth is supplied through room and board rate development. “We have money that we set aside each year for additional bandwidth,” he said. Cord Hackett, the administrative coordinator for user services at University Housing and Dining Services, said the university currently has around 470 megabytes of bandwidth for the residence halls. “A couple of weeks ago, we upped it 30 megabytes because there was a lot more activity at night,” he said. Hackett said one megabyte of bandwidth costs about $1,000 annually. “There are occasions where (usage) will reach the top (of capacity) but as soon as it starts to plateau, we’ll start movement on how much bandwidth we have and need,” Hackett said. Hudson said Eastern has an agreement with Consolidated Communications that enables the university to increase or decrease bandwidth in a very short period of time. “Bandwidth is the highway that technology flows on, so if you don’t have enough, it’s going to be a problem campus-wide,” Hudson said. “We carefully monitor it all the time to make sure students have exactly what they need.”

Amy Wywialowski can be reached at 581-2812 or alwywialowski@eiu.edu.

Robyn Dexter can be reached at 581-2812 or redexter@eiu.edu.

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Challenge to test students’ endurance, strength By Tim Deters Features Editor

Eastern students will have the chance to test their physical strength and experience a summarized Marine Corps training exercise Saturday.

The Marine Corps will host the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Challenge from noon to 3 p.m. at O’Brien Field. All students with a Panthercard can participate. Capt. August Christhilf, a Marine Corps officer selection officer, ex-

plained the challenge is a modified version of the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test all Marines must complete annually to measure their fitness level. The challenge “is an opportunity for students to test themselves against that measure,” he said.

The challenge will be shorter and easier so that students can experience what it takes to be a Marine while still having fun, Christhilf said. “It’s basically a drill which tests your speed, agility, endurance and overall determination,” he said. O’Brien Field will be divided into

four lanes, and the challenge will involve several steps that correspond to actual Marine Corps training. Students will start the challenge crawling on their hands and knees then zigzag their way through a series of traffic cones on their feet. CHALLENGE, page 5

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The Greek Community of Eastern came together for Derby Days, a late afternoon of music and dancing to raise money for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. It is Sigma Chi's National Philanthropy. Proceeds will go to an Honor Garden for Lauren Leffler, an Eastern student who was killed by a drunk driver this past summer.

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Investigators to explore other world By Samantha McDaniel Daily Editor

Psychic readings, supernatural tales and a paranormal investigation Saturday will let the public meet the investigators and experience other worldly activity. The Illinois Metaphysical & Paranormal Society will be having the Central Illinois Paranormal Meet N Greet and Psychic Fair from Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Demars Center in Peterson Park in Mattoon. It will also have an after hours investigation at what is now the Coles County Health Department, 825 18th Street. There will be two three-hour ses-

sions, one starting at 6 p.m. and the other at 9:30 p.m. Becky Guymon, one of the teams founders, said they have invited paranormal teams and investigators to come speak about their experiences, as well as authors and others in the field. “Michael Kleen, who went to EIU, has written several books about Coles County and other places,” Guymon said. She said they will be taking groups of about 15 through the building, show them how to use the equipment and let them do their own investigation. Guymon said they have had psychics tell them there are two spirits in the building.

“We call him John, we don’t really know why, we just call him John,” Guymon said. The sessions cost $25 a person and all the proceeds go to Camp New Hope. Guymon said this fair and investigation help increase awareness about the paranormal world. “We want to let people know there are people out there who do this,” Guymon said. Guymon said they like giving the public an opportunity to do this type of thing. “It’s an oppor tunity to do something that they don’t normally get to do,” Guymon said. Guymon said they want to give

the public a chance to learn about them. “A lot of times there a misconception on paranormal teams and the type of people on paranormal teams,” Guymon said. “This gives the public a chance to meet us and realize we’re just normal, average everyday people who just have a not normal, average, everyday hobby.” Samantha McDaniel can be reached at 581-2812 or slmcdaniel@eiu.edu. An extended version of this story is at dailyeasternnews.com

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RHA plans for leadership weekend retreat Staff Report

The Residence Hall Association met Thursday to figure out plans for this weekend’s retreat. Members of the RHA will travel to Mattoon on Friday and participate in leadership-building activities throughout the weekend at Camp New Hope. There was also discussion about the Illinois Residence Hall Association conference at Western Illinois University in February. Calla Summers, the RHA’s Na-

tional/Illinois Communication Coordinator, said applications are due Nov. 15. “It’s a great way to develop leadership skills, get involved on campus and meet new people,” she said. RHA members also separated into subcommittees to figure out future events like the theme for Kids and Friends Weekend in February. Suggestions included "Pokemon," "Toy Story" and superheroes.

Mark Hudson, the director of University Housing and Dining Services, said he is in the process of figuring out which students will be serving on the Bond Revenue Committee. “We have nine people for six slots,” he said. “Everyone who submitted would be a great addition to the group so we’re looking forward to getting started.” The Bond Revenue Committee will have its first meeting on Nov. 8. Hudson also talked to the RHA about the housing satisfaction sur-

vey that was sent out to students living on campus on Wednesday. He said he is hoping for a 50 percent return rate on the surveys, which him figure out how students feel about residence hall life. “Right now we’re at 94 percent of students who reported they like living in the residence halls,” he said. Hudson said he hopes the rate continues to go up this year. The RHA will meet at 5 p.m. on Nov. 3 in Taylor Hall.

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CONCERT

Jazz Combos perform student composition

By Nicole Spentzos Staff Reporter

Eastern’s Jazz Combo concert Thursday featured a song composed by the music department’s own student, Tyler Seawood. Seawood, a sophomore music major, composed “Chill,” a song performed by the Birdland Quintet. The Birdland Quintet also performed “Five Brothers” by Gerry Mulligan, a song Seawood said was fitting for the quintet. “We are not just five separate music performers, but a group of five brothers,” Seawood said. Nick Tucker, a music professor and performer in the Blue Note Quintet, said he was impressed to see the student composition performed. “Tyler shows a lot initiative and is multi-talented,” Tucker said. “Everything went as planned and went without a hitch.” The group also performed anoth-

er piece called “Prime Directive.” Royce Harrington-Turner, a freshman music major, said this was his second time performing at Eastern and was pleased with the crowd’s reaction. “I wish I was able to interact and talk with the crowd more,” Harrington-Turner said. “We’re hotter than Java’s coffee.” The concert also featured the talent of the Vanguard Quintet and Blue Note Quintet. Each jazz combo prepared three songs. The concert began with a performance by the Vanguard Quintet. Efrem Tutwiler, a senior music major and bass player for the quintet, cut his hand before the show and was afraid it would affect his performance, but was pleased when it did not. The Birdland Quintet performed second and was followed by Blue Note Quintet. Along with performing with the

group, Tucker also coached them. “I’m lucky to be a part of the faculty and play in the band,” Tucker said. “I like being able to not only coach but perform as well.” In order to choose which songs to perform at concerts, Tucker said each member of the quintet brings a selection of songs they are interested in playing. “We then get together and democratically pick which music works wells together,” Tucker said. Audience member Tana Saylor from Springfield to watch her grandson Blake Akers, who is the drummer for the Vanguard Quintet, said she went to concert not knowing what to expect. “It takes a special musical to play jazz in the first place,” Saylor said. “I never enjoyed jazz, but this was excellent.” Tucker said listening to jazz can help a person who does not know anything about it learn more. “Listening to recorded jazz is

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Michael Eckardt performs "Dear Old Stockholm" by Miles Davis with the Vanguard Quintet during the EIU Jazz Combos Thursday in the Doudna Fine Arts Center's The Theatre. Each combo group performed three pieces.

good, but seeing it live is how it is meant to be heard,” Tucker said.

Nicole Spentzos can be reached at 581-2812 or nmspentzos@eiu.edu.

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Film compares modern democracy to Ancient Greece Symposium on Ancient Greece: a series focusing on the culture during the time of Ancient Greece.

By Amanda Wilkinson Staff Reporter

The democratic roots of the United States will be presented in the film, “Athens: Dawn of Democracy,” from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday in Witters Conference Room 4440 in Booth Library. The film is being shown as a part the library’s “A Futuristic Look Through Ancient Lenses: A Symposium on Ancient Greece,” which is ending Nov. 7. David Bell, a reference librarian at Booth Library and the film moderator, said the film shows how Greece, specifically Athens, developed things

that affect life today. One of the main focuses of the film was Athens’ development of the democratic process. Bell said the Athenian democracy back then is different from what the United States has today. “The difference between an Athenian democracy and what we have here, is a representative democracy,” Bell said. “We elect people to represent us in the government. In the Athenian democracy everyone was part of government.” The film, which was produced by PBS, documented when this democratic process was created, women and slaves were not viewed as equals to men and therefore did not have a role in the government. “In that society, everyone they thought who counted, men who

were not slaves (had a vote),” Bell said. Bell said these men were randomly chosen so everyone could have a turn at making decisions. “It was democratic in a sense that they had a very elaborate system of choosing who would represent the people in various aspects of government,” Bell said. “Everyone served at one point.” Another focus the film touches on is how Athens became a major empire with a large, strategic navy. Bell said Athens came to be a great military power after the Athenian people voted to go to war. “They were also very militaristic society and they used the democratic process to vote to go to war quite often and conquered the areas around them,” Bell said.

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While Athens was becoming a major military force, Athenian people were developing modern art, science and philosophy. Bell said Athens also valued the freedom of speech like the modern United States. One of the practitioners of free speech at that time in Athens was the philosopher Socrates, Bell said. “Socrates was someone who questioned everything,” Bell said. “When things were going well, when Athens created a democracy and became a power in the world, they had a respect for freedom of speech, and someone like Socrates was welcome and everyone wanted to learn from him.” The film said that time before and during the Athens rise to power was considered the “Golden Age of Athenian Democracy.”

But as the Athenian empire declined, so did Athenians desire for freedom of speech. Bell said the Athenian people voted to have Socrates killed because of his lack of participation in the government, which meant to the Athenians that Socrates disapproved of it. “Socrates was saying things that the leaders did not want to hear and questioning their authority,” Bell said. “They kind of turned on him.” Bell said it is important for everyone to look at where our government comes from because similarities can be seen between the modern and the Athenian democratic process from 2,500 years ago. Amanda Wilkinson can be reached at 581-2812 or akwilkinson@eiu.edu.

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Even at 55, my old man is still going strong Have fun, be safe while celebrating Jaime Lopez Halloween Although Halloween isn’t technically until Wednesday, we at The Daily Eastern News know this will be the weekend when many students will be celebrating. And by celebrating, we don’t mean trick-ortreating, per se. We know a lot of your door-todoor activities won’t necessarily involve candy. You’ll drink to that, right? So yes, while Halloween can be a time to dress up as your favorite movie character, celebrity, or anything in between, and have a good time with your friends, it can also be scary and dangerous. We certainly don’t want to spoil anyone’s holiday fun. There’s no denying that getting to dress up with your friends at a party is a good time. But our staff has also been around long enough to know that people can go a little too crazy during a celebration, and we would hate to see festivities end in violence, substance abuse, property damage or any kind of regret in general. Southern Illinois University at Carbondale shuts down its campus every Halloween weekend after riots in the ‘80s caused too much destruction. We want you to have a good time this weekend, but we also urge you to be safe. To help you get through the weekend safely, we’ve compiled a list of tips for you: 1. Don’t get too crazy. We know you like to have a good time, but just because it’s a big celebratory weekend doesn’t give you an excuse to binge drink (if you are of age, of course). If you are going to drink, do it within reason. Know your limits, and don’t go past them. Spending the entire next day being sick isn’t fun, and, on the more extreme end, neither is alcohol poisoning. 2. ...but if you do, show some precautions. Being in costume while meeting new people, combined with alcohol consumption, can sometimes lead to you doing things you wouldn’t normally do. If you end up hooking up with someone, be safe about it. Use protection, or don’t do it at all. End of story. You won’t want any ghosts haunting you long after this holiday ends. 3. Dress how you want, but remember it’s going to be cold. Halloween is the one time women can dress provocatively and not feel ostracized by other people. This usually means women (and, hey, sometimes men, too) wearing minimal clothing right as the temperatures are dropping to the lower numbers. While we’re not out here to judge anyone (because that’s just not OK), just don’t forget it’s not summer anymore. Bring a jacket, or change wherever you’re going. Because nobody is out here trying to catch a cold and spend the next week feeling sick. Like we said, we want you to have fun, but be smart about it.

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My father called me yesterday on his cellphone; he finally bought one after years of arguing that he had no need for one. He proudly boasted, “I’ve finally adapted to modern times.” I consider it another achievement on his list of goals. Growing up, my father was very poor. He was the fifth of six children, so most of the garments he wore were hand-me-downs. When he needed paper to finish his schoolwork, he’d look for fliers through the streets and slums of Mexico. He covered every inch of his notebooks— when he was lucky enough to have one—with his writing and used his pencils until they could no longer be used. For Christmas, my grandparents would give him a pair of socks and new underwear; he never unwrapped the train set he hoped for. My grandfather still gives him a pair of socks and some underwear to reminisce the good old days, as he likes to put it. I don’t quite understand why my grandfather does that if it was such a difficult period in their lives. But in some way, I think, it serves as a re-

minder of all the things my father has achieved since he came to America as a teenager. He migrated to the states to continue his schooling, earning scholarship after scholarship until finishing up his education and earning himself a diploma. When talking about the first job he ever had as a teacher, his eyes begin to gleam, and he almost sheds a few tears when talking about how it felt to finally have an office. There are photographs placed around our home of him adorning his office to his liking. When my siblings and I were younger, we never really understood why he felt so proud about having an office or multiple degrees. Now that I’ve made it into college, I feel like I comprehend what it means to be proud of what

you do and what it means to have a set of goals. In his office, he has weathered essays dating back to his college days; they’re marked with A’s. In my room, I keep a folder full of the papers I’m proud of. I’ve made a list of goals that will hopefully be fulfilled before I die. Everyday, when he came home from work, he was full of laughter and humorous stories about his students, and I’ve learned to keep my head up when everything around me feels like it’s falling apart. He always finds something new and beautiful in each day, something that keeps him going, like the day he made his Facebook or when he stood on the scale and discovered that he lost 10 pounds. He has accomplished so much and continues to do so, even at his age. Whenever he is working in his office, he gazes in admiration at the diplomas and certificates hanging along his wall, and with his 55th birthday coming up in three days, I can only do the same. Jaime Lopez is a sophomore journalism major. He can be reached at 581-2812 or denopinions@gmail.com.

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Reading great way to pass time, pick up a book People often give me a perplexed look when I tell them I like to read in my spare time. In all honesty, I don’t understand why. In high school, all I did was read. I could understand why teachers scolded me for reading during their classes, but I never quite understood why my classmates thought me to be weird because of it. How did it get to the point where one of the oldest forms of art, entertainment and knowledge has become abnormal? Part of it, I think, is this generation’s lack of imagination. The media is constantly feeding us, and we let it do the imagining for us. After getting so used to this, books seem to be a waste of time, just useless stacks of paper and ink. But there is something about reading a book that is much more personal than a movie or television show. No one reads the same way. No one will ever see the same characters, hear the same voices or feel the same emotions that you do. It is an experience that is unique to you and I truly pity the person who has never enjoyed the comfort of a book. They have not lived. I love the feeling of starting a new book.

Alex Hill Nothing compares to opening the cover, skipping through the copyright and title pages, and reading the first line. It is the start of an adventure, one that can take you to places you never could have imagined, introduce you to people you would never have met, and teach you things you may have never learned. Finally, when you read the last line, close the cover, and say farewell to the friends you’ve made and the world you’ve come to love, the feeling is indescribable. Or perhaps you’re saddened, or even angry, by how the book ended. The fact that words on a page can evoke those emotions in a person is amazing to me. You are a different person when you read a

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book. Sometimes you are like a god and know everything that is going on and what everyone is thinking. Other times you are merely a spectator and must decipher characters’ thoughts for yourself. You may feel that you’re being told a tale by a nostalgic old man or that you’re reading someone’s personal undisclosed memoir. Sometimes you see your friends and family in some of the characters and other times you feel like you’re reading about yourself. When you identify with a character in a novel, it gives you the opportunity to compare yourself to not only the character’s life, but the book itself. Our lives can be characterized as novels in the process of being written. They have the potential to go in any direction at the author’s discretion. But I fear that not enough of us write our own stories, letting others scribe the dialogue and turn the pages. It’s not hard to be your own author; you just have to know what to write. Alex Hill is a freshman English major. He can be reached at 581-2812 or denopinions@gmail.com.

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Even ghosts can’t save this film ‘Paranormal Activity’ sticks to the same formula While continuing where the "Paranormal Activity" franchise left off, the directors and writers of the hit mockumentary forgot one thing: to change up their predictable chain of events. The fourth installment in the "Paranormal Activity" series keeps the same formula embedded in the previous three films: chandeliers move, moving shadows are captured by the cameras in the house, and long periods of silence are broken by a deafening thump. But instead of basing it around grown adults, this film focuses on a teenager, Alex, who is obsessed with her camera, and happens to carry it around everywhere she goes…everywhere. Her family’s neighbor, Katie (the series’ long-lasting character), has been hospitalized, and they take in her son, Robbie, while she’s away. When Robbie moves in, he brings in more than a suitcase filled with clothes and toys. Slowly, things begin to change, and chandeliers and kitchen knives never stay in its place. Alex becomes suspicious and starts placing cameras around her home to document Robbie and link him,

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hopefully, to what’s been going on. Instead of simply using cameras, Alex and her boyfriend Ben use computer-tracking technology, and then they barely look into all the footage captured by their devices. Soon enough, scenes similar to those in the previous films are recycled—doors open and close; some unseen entity drags characters through the set—with only the last 10 minutes of footage offering something new. I don’t feel like ruining the ending. That’s just something you’ll have to see for yourself. While only offering a little variety, this installment creates a number of loopholes in the series. Maybe there’s the possibility of an-

other film? Possibly in Spanish? Stay tuned after the credits. For example, Katie is out to find Hunter, after kidnapping him in the second film. That’s a mystery that is never fully explained. Robbie’s past is never explored; all we know is that he is not the real Hunter. When Alex discovers more about the demon haunting her home, she barely touches upon what viewers learned in past films. We learned that the demon’s name is Toby; Katie is a part of a covenant of witches. Even if viewers know the formula of every "Paranormal Activity" film, they still find themselves jumping at every scene, which says something about this low-budget, money making gimmick: if you develop a perfect formula that keeps viewers coming back, even the least creative of films can sell. It may not be "The Exorcist"—the greatest American horror film of all time—but it sure stirs up some good scares.

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Getting tied up in '50 Shades of Grey' 'Grey' reveals dark side of sex

After several months of avoiding it—partly because I was afraid of what others would think of me—I gave into temptation and read "Fifty Shades of Grey." It’s the kind of mindless entertainment that occupies people’s time when they have nothing better to do. There isn’t much to it. But one thing I learned from the novel is that women can be just as desperate as men to find a significant other. "Fifty" examines the sex life of a young college student, Ana, who is being courted by a young millionaire entrepreneur, Christian Grey. That makes it sound like a truly romantic tale with a happy ending, but Ana’s prince charming is anything but. He wants her to sign several contracts that are even more detailed than a prenuptial, asking that she only eat certain things—forbidding junk food and the like— and keep up with his list of sexual demands. The pompous, self-loving Christian is probably the biggest twist to this novel because he treats Ana like she’s nothing. And Ana, who meets the rich boy after posing as her friend, Katherine the journalist, allows him to continue with his selfish ways. She acts similar to Hannah from “Girls,” Lena Dunham’s brainchild on HBO. Ana is so self-deprecating it’s disgusting, but author E.L. James chooses to show all the nitty-gritty details in a relationship—as gross as they may be—instead of focusing on the happy, cookie-cutter version. Behind all of the sex, there may be some truth to James’ portrayal of a woman so desperate for love that she’s willing to go through a relationship based on a displaced notion of love. I mean, not everyone’s love life is perfect, and James goes to every length to show that to readers. There’s champagne, romance and, oh yeah, lots of sex. Whenever I read the book, I made sure to hide the cover from anyone around me—on the bus, in the classroom, even in the library, where most people read without worrying about what others might think. You’d think I’d have been smart enough to buy myself an E-Reader if I really wanted to hide the fact that I was reading raunchy material. Sex novels aren’t anything new, but this one gets as graphic as a porno. I think that’s part of the appeal of the novel: in an age when the public is fed almost anything through the Internet, a book is probably the last place they’d think to look for some very R-rated material. So, it may come across as a surprise when a book like this breaks into the top 10 books of The New York Times’ bestseller list.

'Fifty': not the best, but the dirtiest

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In 514 pages, James manages to capture lightning in a bottle, despite the cliché-ridden text. Why? Well, it has exciting, intense moments similar to those in a soap opera, and then some. It’s the kind of stuff that is still considered taboo, and the fear of getting caught reading the novel only adds to the thrill. Although not as elaborate or eloquent as a Jane Austen novel, James’ work has earned the coveted movie deals that only a few authors are lucky enough to be offered, joining the ranks of J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series; Suzanne Collins, author of the Hunger Games series. And I, like many others, have become hooked. For now, I’ll continue reading the series and picturing the way the love life of Ana Steele will look on the big screen. Do I smell an NC-17 rating?

When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him.

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Anastasia Steele: Kim Cattrail

Daunted by the singular tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful, tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing house. But desire for Christian still dominates her...

She's old, but I can't think anyone else who exudes sexuality so well.

Christian Grey:

Michael Fassbender Fassbender is no stranger to baring all on the screen.

Katherine Kavanaugh: Alicia Silverstone

She has been in the sidelines for such a long time, and I would enjoy watching her on the screen again.

When unworldly student Anastasia Steele first encountered the driven and dazzling young entrepreneur Christian Grey it sparked a sensual affair that changed both of their lives irrevocably. Shocked, intrigued, and, ultimately, repelled by Christian’s singular erotic tastes, Ana demands a deeper commitment. Determined to keep her, Christian agrees.

I could pretty much say without pause that my mama would not have approved of my summer reading list. Mingled with my senior seminar readings on fair trade and after long days of work, I found solace in a silver knit tie, a red room and a flogger—none of which are things childish dreams are made of. This summer, I got kinky and millions of other people joined me. I’m not going to say E.L. James book, "Fifty Shades of Grey," is a new age love story—the next "A Walk to Remember," it's not— and I’m not going to say it’s even among the top 300 well-written books I have read. In fact, I found myself holding back my desire to strangle protagonist Anastasia Steele, and her salsa dancing inner goddess. Anastasia is weak woman, something that I am not a fan of in novels. Yes, I read all three books in under 48 hours, and yes, I am excited to see who gets cast in the movies and similarly to go see it, but people who say this is good book are seriously mistaken. I’ll call the book what it is: readable porn. Christian Grey—get the title?—is pretty messed up, too, but I find his story better and not as annoying as Ana’s. Ironically, "Fifty" has something that I call the Twilight-effect. I know it’s bad, and I even know that I’m losing respect for myself with each flip of the page, but do I stop? No. Am I ashamed? No, not really. As someone who grew up reading books that librarians really should have known not to give me (Harlequin romance novels are my vice), "Fifty" really isn’t the worst thing I've read, but it is the longest form of printed sexual debauchery that I think has come out in a long time (a la Kama Sutra). Half the fun of reading the books is knowing that you’re doing something that will lead you to a confessional later or to getting the disapproving or approving looks from people 30 years older than you are. And that’s something else that I find interesting: women my mother’s age are reading these books. At first, I was a little disgusted by this, but now I have changed my tune— share the smut. This craze of middle-aged women reading this book is not strange to me, like it was when they were emotionally attached to Edward and Bella’s romance. But E.L. James’ attachment (or obsession) is what led to "Fifty’s" inception—and for that I thank her. Some of you might not know,

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but "Fifty" actually got its start as the "Twilight"-based fan fiction, “Master of the Universe,” a story I read on FanFiction.net before it was paperbound. The novels’ downfall is that you can—or at least I could—tell that 1) it was based off of "Twilight" and 2) that it was a fan fiction. What I’m really excited about is for the movie…make it dirty… slap an NC-17 (under 18 need not enter) rating on it and suit up people, because it’s about to get 50 Shades of Weird and I couldn’t be any happier. So kick back, people. Thank God if you have some semblance of self-worth and pick up a book. For now, I have my self-esteem to keep me warm at night—that and Christian Grey. Nike Ogunbodede can be reached at 581-2812 or ovogunbodede@eiu.edu.

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Anastasia Steele: Alexis Bledel

She's the right age for the role; she is very good at playing the innocent girl, but have you seen Rory's college years...she goes bad.

Christian Grey: Matt Bomer

His gray-blue eyes and black hair scream Christian. I love him.

Katherine Kavanaug h: Blake Lively

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By Jaime Lopez Verge Editor

Dubstep disk jockeys have churned out songs with the use of synthesizers and other piles of electronics, coaxing new sounds out of genres and artists that seem so different, with Mozart and Lady Gaga working their way into song. While the genre has maintained a following through a largely underground scene, it has found a way to cross over to a more mainstream audience with the help of artists who one would not consider fans of electronic music. The last No Doubt album, for example, had traces of dubstep sewn into the music. The lead track, titled “Push and Shove,” offers blends of ska and dub (short for dubstep). “Electronic music has found a way into mainstream music,” Frank Vargas a senior communication studies major and president of DubClub, a registered student organization dedicated to celebration of dubstep. Vargas said artists have found themselves using the musical genre to their advantage. “You have rap artists like Busta Rhymes creating duets with artists like Diplo, who specializes in electronic music. Though some artists have made a deliberate attempt to bridge a gap between electronic music and traditional by injecting hints of the trendy genre, Vargas said the raw methods disk jockeys use to fuse musical styles that hardly bare any similarities is already an attempt to hype dubstep. “What’s heard in the clubs is already an example of artists trying to fuse different genres of music, and those songs get popular enough that dubstep becomes more common,” Vargas said. Bradley Decker, a music professor who teaches a course on electronic music studio techniques, said it is a form of electronic music intended for clubs. However, Decker said it has become accessible to the public with the incorporation digital media, and that has helped it branch out. Decker said sometimes produc-

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ers scope out what musical trends are growing among genereal audiences to help artists reach find an audience. “The producers of these bands are listening to what the public wants to help artists,” Decker said.

The latest Muse album, a band that had already surged its music with electronic beats several albums over, announced their new album, would be a dubstep album months ahead of its release. And the album lived up to all

of the surrounding rumors and news stories. Decker said that he thinks it is positive when electronic media is used more often in music. “I like when folks experiment

with electronic music and pave the way for new music,” Decker said. Jaime Lopez can be reached at 581-2812 or jlopez2@eiu.edu.

Blues musician to play at Jackson Avenue By Paige Bennett Verge Reporter

The smooth fusion of jazz, blues and other strains of music will fill the Jackson Avenue Coffee Saturday. Bobby Reynolds, known as Reverend Robert, a soul blues musician will be performing at the Jackson Avenue Coffee. The performance will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Reynolds is no stranger to performing at the JAC. “Every time I had a show at Jackson, it was always crowded,” Reynolds said. Reynolds has been playing and performing shows for more than 20 years.

He plays a 1920s and 1930s style of blues and jazz music. His music incorporates other influences in his live performances. “Caribbean, jazz and world music are used in my music,” Reynolds said. He also plays the ukulele on stage, as well as the acoustic guitar. “The ukulele gives the song and performance a very nice and calming sound,” Reynolds said. Reynolds said he is a traveling performer, and some of the places that are most memorable to him are Helena, Ark., and in the United Kingdom. Many of the artists Reynolds gets inspiration from are consid-

ered the great artists of the blues and soul genre. “Charley Patton and Louie Armstrong are among some of my favorite blues artists of all time,” Reynolds said. Reynolds said his sound is rhythmic and reminiscent of the old jazz blues. “I am inspired by those artists and have learned from them,” Reynolds said. “My songs are not inspirational, just pure fun.” Reynolds said a mix of sounds gives traditional, old-school style blues a new twist. “I often combine the sounds of pre World War jazz-blues with ragtime, Hawaiian, and Caribbean,” Reynolds said. In 2004, Reynolds took home

The ukulele gives the song and performance a very nice and calming sound.

BOBBY REYNOLDS, SOUL BLUES MUSICIAN

the award for first place at the National Slide Festival Guitar Festival in North Carolina. Reynolds said he is known for his true conviction and powerful delivery. He said he has a soulful sound that is uniquely his. His sound can be heard on his latest CD, “Preachin’ Blues.” He promotes his music through social networks, his website and

going to different venues and performing live. Reynolds said he performs at as many places as he can to spread his music to anyone who is willing to sit and listen to him. Paige Bennett can be reached at 581-2812 or pmbennett@eiu.edu.

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Symphony orchestra to get spooky with music By Alex Hill Staff Reporter

Shedding the formal attire for Halloween costumes, the Eastern Symphony Orchestra members will dress up early for Halloween on Sunday for its annual Fright Night Concert on Sunday. The concert will take place at 6 p.m. in the Dvorak Concert Hall at the Doudna Fine Arts Center and will include pieces by Peter Illich Tchaikowsky, Camille Saint-Saëns, Hector Berlioz and John Williams. Violinist Lisa Perfors, a junior music major, said she plans on making a homemade costume for

the concert and enjoys dressing up every year. “It’s the first time besides middle school that I got to wear something other than straight black for a concert,” she said. “Also, I think it’s very centered around the kids and the music chosen is programmed to be entertaining for them and to engage them in the music, and to scare them a little bit. There will be a costume contest for the younger audience members, where they will be judged in different categories, and later invited to the stage to get an up-close look of the performers. Lindsey Alexander, a second-year

graduate assistant, said the Centennial High School Orchestra will be joining the group for Berlioz’s “March to the Scaffold” and Williams’ “Theme from JAWS.” “Usually we have high school groups come to a holiday concert or a concert in the spring, but this year we’re having them come to Fright Night,” Alexander said. Flautist Kate Henry, a first-year graduate assistant, said they will be performing the Tchaikowsky and Williams pieces along with video playing behind them. “We’re bringing the visual aspect of art to life with music,” Henry said. “It’s not just a standard or-

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Athletics department offers tricks By Amanda Wilkinson Staff Reporter

The Eastern athletics department will attempt to bring tricks, treats and basketball to children and students Wednesday night. The Blue Madness—Trick-or-Treat night at Lantz Arena will begin at 7 p.m. for the kids’ trick-or-treat portion. The student portion will begin at 7:30 p.m. Anthony Orlando, the director of athletic marketing and Eastern athletics, said the athletics department wanted to have something for the community and Eastern students.

“Not everything we do here is just about students,” Orlando said. “We like to reach out to the community and be integrated in the Charleston/Mattoon area.” Orlando also said they wanted to get the community and students to interact with each other. “We have the community side of things where families, parents, grandparents can bring out their grandkids or kids to trick or treat and interact with all our sports teams,” Orlando said. Orlando said most of Eastern’s men’s and women’s sports team will be at the Halloween event to give out candy at the trick-or-treat stations. Besides trick or treating, communi-

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ty children will have the opportunity to go pumpkin bowling, pumpkin golfing, bob for apples and meet Billy the Panther. Students and adults will be able to participate in Blue Madness. Both men’s and women’s basketball teams will be competing in a slamdunk contest and a three-point shoot out. Amanda Wilkinson can be reached at 581-2812 or akwilkinson@eiu.edu. An extended version of this story is at dailyeasternnews.com

“We’re bringing the visual aspect of art to life with music.” Kate Henry, flautist

chestra concert where we walk on stage, play all these great works and then walk off. It’s more animated, and we get the audience involved, so it’s more enjoyable for everyone.” Alexander, said Richard Rossi, the director of the Eastern Symphony Orchestra, will be telling a story with Saint-Saëns’ piece “Danse Macabre” and the group will be

teaching kids a Halloween song to sing along with the orchestra. “It’s more out there in that we get to wear costumes and we’re playing more familiar music, so I think it’s more fun,” Alexander said. Alex Hill can be reached at 581-2812 or amhill4@eiu.edu.

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courage them to push themselves, Christhilf said. Students will go through the challenge as groups to compete for prizes, and those with the lowest times will receive prizes such as Marine duffle bags, water bottles, T-shirts and other Marine gear. As well, students with low times can earn points for their Greek houses and resident halls. Even if there is rain or cold temperatures Saturday, Christhilf said the challenge will continue. “Marines train in all conditions,” he said. “So if it rains, we will just be wet.” Tim Deters can be reached at 581-2812 or tadeters@eiu.edu.

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IPFW enters Lakeside Field Tournament hopes on three-game win streak still linger for team By Alex McNamee Staff Reporter

The Eastern men’s soccer team, which hasn’t won a game since Sept. 18, will host Indiana-Purdue-Fort Wayne this weekend, a team that’s on a three-game winning streak. Eastern and IPFW will start at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lakeside Field. IPFW is 3-12-1 this season, but hadn’t won a game until Oct. 13 against Nebraska-Omaha. The win over Omaha started the Mastodons’ three-game winning streak. IPFW has won the last three games by a combined score of 5-2, defeating Omaha, Bowling Green and Oakland in those games. Against Omaha, Nate Shipman scored his first goal of the season for the Mastodons at the 30-minute mark and the team held onto its one goal lead for the win. In the game against Bowling Green, IPFW surrendered the first goal of the game to the Falcons’ Anthony Grant, his sixth of the season. IPFW scored two consecutive goals to take the lead and hold on to the win, with the game-winner coming off the foot of Jackson Tooke at the 80-minute mark. IPFW defeated Oakland, 2-1, scoring the game-winning goal at the 68-minute mark when it was a

man down after Mitch Falkenstern got a red card. Austin West scored his first goal of the season to lead the Mastodons to a victory. The Mastodons were at the bottom of the Summit League before the three-game winning streak. T h e v i c t o r i e s ov e r O a k l a n d and Omaha came against two of the top four teams in the Summit League. The wins have vaulted IPFW into the fifth place spot in the conference, one spot shy of making the Summit League tournament in early November. A win for the Mastodons could benefit them more than a win could for Eastern because IPFW has an even conference record with Omaha, the four th place team. IPFW (2-2-1 in the Summit League) holds a tiebreaker over Om a h a ( 2 - 2 - 1 i n t h e Su m m i t League), although Omaha has a better overall record — one win better, while IPFW is three losses worse. A win would give IPFW an opportunity to jump over Omaha, giving them a chance to get into the postseason tournament. Omaha will play Oakland, the league’s top team, on Sunday to try to keep pace if IPFW wins Saturday. Meanwhile, Eastern is 0-5 in

the Summit League and is the only team in the league with just two wins overall. A win for Eastern would move them to 1-5 in the league, but it wouldn’t help too much after losses to Western Illinois and Oral Roberts — the two teams ahead of them in the standings — hold tiebreakers over the Panthers. Western Illinois and Oral Roberts are in action Saturday, too, in a game against each other. The late Summit League game Saturday pits IUPUI against Kansas City, a battle of the second and third best teams in the league this season. The Oakland-Omaha and Kansas City-IUPUI matches would be previews of the Summit League tournament if the standings stay the same, as the top and lowest seeds would play each other, as well as the second and third seeds. Eastern’s three seniors will be honored at the game, goalkeeper Evan Turner, defender Ian McCausland and midfielder Jordan Collins. The Panthers have two more games following this weekend’s game. The team will take on Belmont at 3 p.m. on Oct. 30, as well as taking on Oakland on Nov. 3 on the road. Alex McNamee can be reached at 581-2812 or admcnamee@eiu.edu.

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The Eastern women’s soccer team will host its final match of the regular season at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers will take on the Belmont Bruins, in what is a crucial match in determining the team’s post-season hopes. Eastern is fighting to be one of the top six teams in the conference that advance to the conference tournament, which begins on Nov. 1. The team who wins the regular season title hosts the post-season tournament. The Panthers, currently 3-51 in the Ohio Valley Conference, are trying to enter the post-season OVC tournament for the 15th straight year. For the Panthers to advance to the OVC tournament, it starts with Eastern defeating Belmont on Friday. If the Panthers lose, they have no chance of advancing. In addition to winning, the Panthers would also need Belmont to lose in its match Sunday against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, as well as having Jacksonville State lose to, tie or lose one match and tie one match with TennesseeMartin and Southeast Missouri this weekend, according to OVC director of media relations Heather Brown.

Belmont enters the match with a record of 3-3-2 in the OVC, coming off a 1-0 loss to Tennessee-Martin. Belmont’s points leaders are junior forward Katie Proud and senior midfielder Laura Harris. Proud, a Knoxville, Tenn., native and Samford transfer, and Harris each have a total of three goals with no assists. Proud leads the team in shots with 24, while Harris has 10. Junior goalkeeper Nicole Berner has started 16 matches for the Bruins. She has given up 18 goals this season and has made 71 saves. Friday’s match will be senior day, with seniors Kristin Ger mann, Jessie Morgan, Ashley Streid and Jessica Taldone. Germann leads the team with six goals off 39 shots. She also has one assist this season. Eastern and Belmont have only played twice in the two teams’ history, but this will be the first time the two teams meet as OVC opponents, with Belmont joining the OVC this season. The all-time record between the two is 1-1, with Belmont winning last season 1-0 off a penalty kick. The Panthers defeated Belmont 1-0 in the teams’ first meeting in 2010. Dominic Renzetti can be reached at 581-2812 or dcrenzetti@eiu.edu.

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Erik Lora, red-shirt junior wide receiver, runs the ball during the homecoming football game against Jacksonville State on Saturday Oct. 13. Erik Lora now holds the record for the most receptions during a single season. The Panthers play Eastern Kentucky in Richmond, Kentucky this Saturday.

Panthers set for first place battle By Jordan Pottorff Sports Editor

Eastern’s football team will travel south to Richmond, Ky., to take on No. 18 Eastern Kentucky in a game that could decide the Panthers fate as front-runners in the Ohio Valley Conference. The Panthers are coming off their lone bye week of the season, while the Colonels are coming off a comefrom-behind 42-28 win over Tennessee Tech last week. For Saturday’s game, the Panthers and the Colonels will be battling for a share of first place in the OVC. The Colonels currently sit at 4-1 in the conference and are in a tie for first place with Tennessee-Martin. For Eastern, it sits in a tie for second place with Tennessee State with an OVC record of 3-1. “I look at this like a date,” head coach Dino Babers said. “You can’t talk about first place. We have never won on the road and we are playing the best team in the conference. We

just want to go down there and compete, and if we can have a good game and people say we fought well, then hell, whatever happens, happens.” The battle for first place will have the Panthers bringing the No. 2 ranked offense in the nation to the field as they are averaging 516 yards of total offense a game. Eastern Kentucky counters the Panthers explosive offense, boasting one of the best defenses against the run in the nation, holding the opposition to just 93 rushing yards a game. The 93 rushing yards against average ranks sixth in the nation and is tops in the OVC. The Colonels defensive unit is led by red-shirt sophomore defensive back Brandon Stanley and red-shirt junior linebacker Anthony Brown, as they will be looked upon to keep the Panthers offense in check. Brown ranks third in the OVC in tackles-for-loss with 9.5 and also holds a share of the team lead in forced fumbles with two. Stanley leads the Eastern Kentucky defense

in tackles with 55 and has contributed one sack, three pass break-ups, an interception and two forced fumbles. Offensively, the Colonels are led by red-shirt senior running back Matt Denham, a Walter Payton Award watch list nominee. He has rushed for 978 yards and nine touchdowns, trailing just Tennessee State running back Trabis Ward for the conference lead in both categories. “You have to stop the run anytime you play EKU,” Babers said. “They are big, they are physical and they have a big time tailback ranked tenth in the nation in rushing, a quarterback who is in the top five in passing efficiency and then they have two (playmaking) wide receivers. They are a complete football team.” The Colonels also boast a gamechanging presence at the quarterback position in red-shirt senior T.J. Pryor. This season, the Louisville, Ky., native has thrown for 1,472 yards, 14 touchdowns and just two interceptions. His 174.4 pass efficiency rating leads the conference and ranks

third in the nation. Wide receivers Tyrone Goard and Cameron Bailey have also played a major role in the Colonels success this season as they have proven to be Pryor’s favorite targets in the passing game. Goard leads all receivers with 587 yards and seven touchdowns on 25 receptions. Bailey ranks second on the team in yards and touchdowns, totaling 472 yards and four touchdowns on a team-leading 33 receptions. “(Eastern Kentucky) is a very good conference-leading school,” Babers said. “They are the leader of the OVC, the flagship for a long time in this conference. They have a lot of pride and a lot of tradition. Nobody is giving us much of a chance, but we will try and go down there and do our best.” Game time is set for an 11 a.m. kickoff at Roy Kidd Stadium in Richmond, Ky. Jordan Pottorff can be reached at 581-2812 or jbpottorff@eiu.edu.

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Runners enter OVC championship By Holden Fuehne Staff Reporter

The Panthers will be contenders on both the men’s and women’s sides of the Ohio Valley Conference cross country championships, with OVC powerhouse Eastern Kentucky, Southeast Missouri, Belmont, and Murray State also competing. Eastern Kentucky ranks No. 13 in the nation on the men’s side. However, Eastern Kentucky has multiple injuries on the women’s side. The Colonels would be considered the favorites if they were healthy, but according to coach Erin Howarth they are beatable. “Unless their two and three runners toe the line, they are very beatable,” Howarth said. Eastern’s women have momentum heading in to the OVC Champion-

ships after finishing ninth among a tough field at the Bradley Classic. Senior Olivia Klaus, an All-OVC first team runner last season, looks to be one of the top runners at the 2012 championships after setting Eastern’s 6K record at the Bradley Classic with a 10th place finish and a time of 21:35. Senior Britney Whitehead, an All-OVC second teamer, will be right behind her after setting the second best 6K time in program history, recording a time of 21:42 at the Bradley Classic. Fellow senior Erika Ramos will be one of the top Panther runners after earning All-OVC first team last year. She placed 63rd at the Bradley Classic with a time of 22:27. Senor Stephanie Peisker will be yet another senior runner leading the Panthers. She placed 67th at

the Bradley Classic with a time of 22:33. Unfortunately for the Panthers, freshman Amy Yeoman is questionable for the meet after straining her hamstring. The men’s team faces a challenge in Eastern Kentucky, who blew away the competition at the 2011 OVC Championships. Easte r n K e n t u c k y b o a s t s re i g n i n g OVC Runner of the Year in Soufiane Bouchikhi. “It’s really going to be a battle between us and SEMO for second,” junior Danny Delaney said. “As for EKU, we would like to break up their top five as much as possible.” Eastern’s men have a very talented squad, as well, as they are now regionally ranked. Sophomore Bryce Basting leads the men’s side after finishing on

the All-OVC second team last season. Basting finished third at the Bradley Classic with a time of 24:23. Junior Pablo Ramirez has performed well in his first season at Eastern after transferring from junior college. Ramirez finished 21st at the Bradley Classic with a time of 25:00. “I expect every runner to race with heart,” Howarth said. “If we toe the line confident and expect the best from ourselves, we will be successful.” The OVC Championships are set to begin at 9:45 a.m. Saturday in Jacksonville, Ala., hosted by Jacksonville State. Holden Fuehne can be reached at 581-2812 or hjfuehne@eiu.edu.

The Eastern volleyball team hopes to return to its winning ways after stumbling at home to non-conference foe St. Louis University. The Panthers are coming off of a loss to the Billikens in four sets (1925, 25-22, 14-25, 22-25). The loss came after the Panthers had achieved a season-long threegame win streak and a 4-1 record since losing 10 straight games. “They did a good job serving and passing and I think we broke down,” head coach Kate Price said. “When you struggle passing, which is something we’ve been pretty good at in the past, it’s tough to win.” The Panthers enter back into Ohio Valley Conference play for the next two matches as they hit the road to take on Tennessee-Martin at 7 p.m. Friday Oct. 26, and Southeast Missouri at 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 27. “ We need to clear our heads of (the loss),” junior outside hitter Reynae Hutchinson said. “We know we lost and we know what we need to work on and now we just have to be ready to fix those things in practice.” Eastern is currently 7-17 overall and 4-6 in the OVC, and with seven games remaining on the schedule, six are OVC matches, including the two this weekend. This will be the last regular-season meeting between Eastern and both its opponents. To open their OVC schedule, the Panthers hosted Southeast Missouri and Tennessee-Martin, losing to both in four sets (25-19, 16-25, 21-25, 21-25) and (25-20, 22-25, 20-25, 21-25), respectively. Both matches had similar scripts, as the Panthers took the first set in each game behind a roaring crowd. However, the Panthers then followed it up by dropping the next three sets and resulting in an Eastern loss for both contests. Tennessee-Martin possesses the same OVC record as Eastern at 4-6, but are one game ahead of the Panthers overall, at 8-16. The Skyhawks are 1-4 in their last five games with losses to teams that Eastern picked up recent wins over in Austin Peay and Eastern Kentucky. Southeast Missouri sports the second best overall record and conference record among OVC teams, next to Morehead State, as the Redhawks are 16-10 and 8-2, respectively. However, the Redhawks come in on a season-long three-game losing streak. Two of the losses came against OVC teams in Morehead State in straight sets, followed by a five-set loss to Eastern Kentucky, a team that the Panthers beat at home six games ago. Anthony Catezone can be reached at 581-2812 or ajcatezone@eiu.edu.