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Suspect fails to appear in court Staff Report An arrest warrant was issued to one of the two people charged in connection with the “Barn Party” incident after he did not show up for his court hearing Wednesday. Marquis Green, 24, of Park Forest, was charged with resisting a peace officer during the police’s involvement in the Sept. 15 “Barn
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Party” incident. The “Barn Party” resulted in two non-fatal gunshot victims and a battery victim, all of whom were transported to Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. The hospital does not release information on patients, however. Kajuan Wright, 23, of DeKalb, the other person charged with resisting a peace officer during the police response, appeared for his scheduled hearing. Both Wright and Green have hearings scheduled at 10 a.m. Nov. 20. For Wright, the hearing is an arraignment, and for Green it is for possible forfeiture of the bond he posted. Lt. Brad Oyer of the Charleston Police Department said certain aspects, such as the actual shooting, of the investigation were still on going. “This is not something that will go away quietly,” he said. CPD responded to a shots fired call at 2:24 a.m. Sept. 15 at 634 W. State Street, where the “Barn Party” was taking place. While responding, police arrested Wright and Green on charges of allegedly resisting a peace officer. Members of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity hosted the “Barn Party,” and police estimated around 1,000 people were in attendance. Since the incident, Phi Beta Sigma was placed on interim suspension. Late-night activities on campus were also suspended until Sept. 27, when President Bill Perry adopted new late-night activity policies. The common idea behind the new policies was selling tickets in advance rather than at the door so there would not be a rush before the parties.
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Samantha Kilian, a freshman music education major, and Alec Pitter, a freshman health studies major, get their picture taken after the “Color Me Blue! Spirit Party” Wednesday in the South Quad as part of the Homecoming week activities. Participants threw colored powder at each other during the event.
Students spread Eastern colors as part of Homecoming celebration By Bob Galuski News Editor @BobGaluski His face and hair caked in black and blue powdered paint, Chris Erwin hollered for his friend to join him inside the roped-off section. “Get in here bro, get in here,” yelled Erwin, a junior political science major. Black and blue dust swept through the South Quad Wednesday as bags of the powdered paint were poured onto students as they ran through a ropedoff area. Music blasted through the quad from two speakers, helping get the crowd of students into an exciting mood. Homecoming Week’s “Spirit Party” was in full force. Members of the Resi-
dence Hall Association hosted the party. Erwin, who is part of the RHA and hall council, said he did not have the chance to participate in the “Spirit Party” last year. He said he liked how it brought together students who might not normally participate. “It gives great school spirit,” Erwin said. “We’re using EIU colors, except for white.” Abby Ford, one of the coordinators of the “Spirit Party,” said the party was a way for students to get excited about the Homecoming game on Saturday. She said originally the idea was to have a “Color Run,” but when that did not materialize because of planning issues, the RHA members decided to do the “Spirit Party.” BLUE, page 5
BLUEfest postponed because of weather Staff Report @DEN_News B LU Ef e s t , w h i c h w a s s u p posed to take place Thursday, has now been postponed to take place in tandem with the Homecoming Tailgate from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the O’Brien Field Tailgate Area. Hannah Edwards, the co-chairwoman of the Homecoming Com-
mittee, said they moved it because of the forecast of rain for Thursday. Because it will take place with the tailgate, BLUEfest will be a smaller event. “There is very limited room at the tailgate,” Edwards said. “They are still going to have the same activities, but it is going to be on a smaller scale.”
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Hencken returns with a promise to campus
By Robert Downen Administration Editor @DEN_News
Lou Hencken has made a promise: his stay as the university’s interim admission director will be short-lived. “Sometimes when you get an interim, you have to be careful because they want the job full time,” Hencken said. “Well, they’re certainly safe with me. I can guarantee you that will not happen. I can guarantee that as much as I can guarantee that the
sun comes up.” Hencken, whose appointment to the position was announced late Monday, said he was originally hesitant to accept the university’s offer. After 40 years of involvement with the university—a tenure boasting his service as vice president for student affairs and, among other things, eight years as Eastern’s president—he said he had his sights set on retirement. Plus, he was playing the best golf of his life.
Yet despite all these things, Hencken has returned. And all it took was a speech from a university tour guide, who told him he served because he wanted to ensure that others get the same great experience that he had during his time at Eastern. That, Hencken said, was all the motivation he needed. “I’ve got a lot invested in this university. I love this university,” he said. On his first day as admissions di-
rector—a gloomy Tuesday characterized by sporadic rain and darkgrey skies—Hencken took to campus with a group of three potential incoming freshmen. “We had umbrellas, so it was fine,” he said. When he returned to his office for the day, he said it was with confidence that at least two of the students would enroll in the fall. He said he’d put his money on the third as well. HENCKEN, page 5