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GLBT Center location could violate Disabilities Act MICHARA CANTY Daily Egyptian
No recent changes have been made in the relocation of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center to the C-Wing of Woody Hall, but efforts are being made to stop the move. Virginia Dicken, coordinator of the
GLBT Resource Center, said Tuesday the group’s advisory board is trying to overturn the decision to move the center. The physical inaccessibility of the center’s new location could conflict with some policies of the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to the Disability Support Services Web site, the university follows the guidelines of the American
with Disabilities Act. The ADA states that, “no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity.� Please see GLBT | 2
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Toyota disputes professor’s findings Gilbert testifies at D.C. hearing, points to computer glitch
NICK JOHNSON Daily Egyptian
SIUC professor Dr. David Gilbert testified at a congressional hearing Tuesday that he may have identified a glitch in Toyota’s computer systems that prevents diagnosis of sudden unintended acceleration, a problem that has led to the company’s recall of millions of vehicles during the past few months. The Subcommittee of Oversight and Investigation evaluated consumer complaints and the findings of Gilbert and automotive technology professor Omar Trinidad at the Washington, D.C. hearing. The hearing was also held to determine whether Toyota and the National Highway Traffic and Safety Association knew about the SUA problems before they enacted a recall. Toyota Motor Corporation has taken more than six million vehicles off the road in two separate recalls since October because 11 different models have experienced SUA. The manufacturer has since said oversized floor mats and sticky accelerator pedals are the causes of SUA in its recalled models. But Trinidad, who did not accompany Gilbert to Washington, said he and Gilbert found a window where they could introduce a “fault�—an instance of unintended acceleration—in the vehicle’s computer system without the computer reporting an error. Jim Lentz, COO of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A, maintained that the SUA problem isn’t caused by any problem in the car’s electric system during his testimony Tuesday. “We have done extensive testing of this system and have never found a malfunction that caused unintended acceleration,� Lentz said in his testimony. “The absence of a stored diagnostic trouble code in the vehicle’s computer is no guarantee that a problem does not exist,� Gilbert said in his testimony in Washington. “I instruct all my automotive students with this fundamental statement: ‘You can have a code with no problem, and you can have a problem with no code.’� Toyota vehicles have a fail-safe mode in which the vehicle will immediately power down after its computer detects an error code, but if no code is detected, the SUA can continue, Trinidad said. Gilbert and Trinidad’s re-
A fault iin Toy Toyota’s throttle control computer cir circuits can allow for sudden unintended aacceleration. In this scenario, a driver would have no control over the rate of acceleration.
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Due to a computer fault, no evidence of unintended acceleration is stored in the vehicle’s onboard memory for technicians to diagnose, even if the event did in fact occur.
search is the first of its kind, said subcommittee chairman and U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) in the opening statement of the hearing. Gilbert, who’s been a technical educator for more than 30 years, said at the hearing he has witnessed the evolution of more complex electronic systems in cars. Gilbert also said he recently purchased a Toyota vehicle, that he had “nothing against Toyota� and mentioned the company’s support of SIUC in the form of monetary and vehicle donations. Toyota was the first to know of Gilbert and Trinidad’s findings, said Jack Greer, chairman of the Automotive Technology Department. Gilbert and Trinidad have simply found a way to duplicate Toyota’s problem, which is the first step in fixing it, Greer said. “It’s kind of a starting place for a (Toyota) electrical engineer to go ahead and de-
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Toyota’s acceleration system is controlled by a computer that measures the position of the gas pedal and translates it into acceleration or deceleration based on the input of the driver. Under exact conditions, the possibility exists that the onboard computer will not notice an error in the acceleration system.
sign a cure for it,� he said. Gilbert recently recreated an instance of SUA during a demonstration for ABC News correspondent Brian Ross at the SIUC automotive technology campus in Carterville. After the car Ross was driving abruptly accelerated, Gilbert showed Ross the “no error� code in the diagnostic scanner connected to the vehicle’s computer. After the ABC News interview aired Monday, Toyota said in a press release that Gilbert made a “different claim� than when he first contacted the company Feb. 16. The manufacturer said in the release it would “welcome the opportunity to evalu-
instruct all my automotive students with this fundamental statement: ‘You can have a code with no problem, and you can have a problem with no code.
ate the Toyota Avalon shown in (Monday’s ABC broadcast) and the method by which Mr. Gilbert allegedly caused the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally.â€? Gilbert and Trinidad began research on Toyota vehicles Feb. 11, Trinidad said. Trinidad, who worked for Toyota as a dealership service technician before he began teaching, also said he harbors no ill will toward the manufacturer. “The biggest thing that most people are misunderstanding is that this is just a preliminary report and we are not stating that we have found a problem,â€? Trinidad said. “We’re ‌ stating that there is something that Toyota needs to look at.â€? Trinidad said he and Gilbert both hope Toyota and the university can work together to solve the problem. “My biggest hope in this is that we can improve the quality and safety standards of the automotive industry,â€? Trinidad said. “Because to die (in) an automotive accident that’s not your fault is just not right at all.â€?
— Dr. David Gilbert SIUC professor
Nick Johnson can be reached at njohnson@dailyegyptian.com or 536-3311 ext. 263.
Dyson hits Shryock with history lesson JEFF ENGELHARDT Daily Egyptian
He spoke it, sang it, rapped it and yelled it — Michael Eric Dyson wanted people to know where they came from. Dyson, a professor of sociology at Georgetown University and one of the leading academics and authors on race relations, spoke to close to 400 people
at Shryock Auditorium Tuesday about the importance of black history in paving a positive future. The reality and effects of the struggle for civil rights and equality have been lost on today’s youth, and the only way to ensure more progress in the future is through an uncensored, truthful understanding of the past, Dyson said. He said it’s easy for young people
to say they would have stood up to the injustice and fought back because they don’t realize how hard it really was for black people in the past. “The reason you’re able to talk a lot of trash now is because they endured a lot of trash then,� Dyson said. Through snippets of gospel songs, parts of Tupac raps and plenty of his powerful signature rhetoric, Dyson
conveyed the struggles of past generations and how they worked through it to create a future of opportunity. He gave a history of the music, style and religion in black culture and how each was used as a tool to overcome struggle. It is up to this generation to make sure the bloodshed does not go to waste, he said. “You had people struggling
and dying just to get an education, and now you all can’t get yourself to class on time,� he said. “One of the greatest contributions you can make to African-American history is becoming a graduate of an institution of higher education.� Please see DYSON | 6
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Cheryl Anderson, associate professor of law who specializes in disability discrimination law, said under the ADA, entities are required to make physical access and communication available. Existing facilities do not have to be in strict compliance, but has to provide access for service.
“If part of the service cannot effectively be provided in another location, then the center is not providing an equal service for all its users,” Anderson said. Some students with disabilities cannot reach the new location because it does not have an elevator or ramp. GLBT’s mission statement guarantees community members a
welcoming and private space for advocacy and resources. Dicken said she’s happy people are talking about it. “I’m glad that people are more aware of the issue,” she said.
Michara Canty can be reached at mcanty@dailyegyptian.com or 536-3311 ext. 255.
POLICE BLOTTERS Brandon O. Brown, 23, of Carbondale, was arrested at approximately 1:40 a.m. Monday on suspicion of possession and distribution of 30 to 500 grams of cannabis, a Carbondale Police Department release stated. Police were called to investigate a suspicious vehicle on the 800 block of East Main Street. Brown was transferred to the Jackson County Jail, the release said.
Carbondale police investigated a report of shots fired Sunday on the 500 block of South Wall Street, a department release stated. During the course of the investigation a warrant was issued for Michael C. Washington, 23, of Carbondale, for aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon with a bond set at $100,000, the release stated. No injuries were reported. Police are still investigating the incident.
A shooting victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries early Sunday after being shot in the abdomen, a Carbondale Police Department press release said. At 1:50 a.m., police investigated a report of an aggravated battery with a firearm occurring on the 1200 block of East Walnut Street, the release said. The victim, who is not being identified at this time, was taken to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Police are still investigating the incident.
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In the Friday edition of the Daily Egyptian, the story “Relocation of GLBT Center raises accessibility concerns,” should have said Jill Adams is an associate law professor at SIUC. She did not reference the Specialized Student Services policy. The Daily Egyptian regrets this error.
· March 30 to April 3 in the Surplus Gallery at the Glove Factory; admission is free · Submissions: $15 per piece of art, limit of three pieces · C4 is hosting a Carbondale student and community art exhibition where cash prizes are given out! · Sponsored by the School of Art and Design, Critical Forum
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Intern recounts experiences with Chicago Fire SIUC Athletic Department helps prepare interns for next step
TRAVIS BEAN Daily Egyptian Even with aspirations of becoming the vice president of marketing for the Chicago Cubs, Robyn Phelan knows she has to start at the bottom. Phelan, a senior from Bridgeview studying marketing, interned for the Chicago Fire, a professional soccer team, during winter break. Aside from meeting players and helping to organize the unveiling of the new Fire jersey, she said the internship itself would help her find jobs with bigger sports programs. “Internships are extremely important, especially because you get your name out there,” Phelan said. “Because I’m an intern with the Fire, that’s going to get me that oneup on anybody else who applies for a different job.” Before working for the Fire, Phelan began as an intern in the SIUC Athletic Department, a place Mark Gazdik said is a good start. Gazdik, the SIUC assistant athletic director of marketing, said the
department has internships available for students in various sportsrelated fields, especially marketing. In the marketing department, students work together to promote Saluki athletics, he said. The sports marketing internship is non-paid, but students can possibly receive class credit. One of the interns, Brandon Vinyard, a senior from Steeleville studying marketing, said he and his co-workers create flyers, post social network updates on Twitter and Facebook and reach out to the community to promote Saluki sports. “We do mailings for group sales and contact local groups, like Boy Scouts, to see if they will come to games and deliver posters and stuff to the community,” Vinyard said. Vinyard said the internship has prepared him as he looks to move on to an athletic program at a larger university. He said he has built a social network from promoting locally and the job has kept him busy, something he values heading into a bigger field. “You’re always busy. You’re always doing something that goes from one sport to the next,” Vinyard said. “When football and basketball starts intertwining and you have a football game at 12 and a basketball game at five, it keeps you busy.” While Phelan’s stint with the Chicago Fire is an example of a success story within the department’s internship program, Gazdik said many other students have moved on to bigger jobs upon leaving the
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Brandon Vinyard, a senior from Steeleville studying marketing, prepares behind the scenes for the halftime show at the men’s basketball game Tuesday at the SIU Arena. Vinyard is one of six students with a sports marketing internship at SIUC. “I don’t like jobs that are boring,” he said. “I like things that keep me on my toes.”
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Athletic Department. Kali Hofer, who moved on to the Notre Dame athletic department after interning at SIUC, said working for Notre Dame has been a big transition because of the resources available. She said she has helped create commercials, designed billboards and worked with NBC for
— Robyn Phelan senior marketing student televised games. Hofer said working at SIUC was helpful because it is a smaller department and students are given more responsibility over tasks. Students can be turned off by the limited budget at SIUC, but she said it helped her utilize her resources better.
“I definitely took it as a good thing,” Hofer said. “I had a ton of responsibility and it helped me build my resume in a really good way.”
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Die hard for derby PAT SUTPHIN Daily Egyptian Seats were sold out, cars lined the streets and spectators filled the room Saturday at the Williamson County Pavilion for the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Roller Derby Scrimmage between the Heart Breakers and the Love Takers. More than 120 people viewed the scrimmage, which was only the second of the season. Ticket sales were estimated at $7,000. The Southern Illinois Roller Girls started in June after Katy Rogers moved from Nashville, N.C., and
brought her Roller Derby knowledge with her. The first Roller Girls’ practice at the Emery Brothers Skating Rink in Marion drew 19 new players to the team, who are currently bout ready, and 13 other players that are still learning the game. Only 388 people showed up to Holiday Beatings, the first public scrimmage bout of the season, Rogers said. In a matter of two months, that fan base has more than tripled to more than 1,200 people. “I’m blown away by the fan base,� Rogers said.
The Roller Girls do not advertise their bouts, but rather rely on word of mouth and Facebook to advertise for them. Phillip Cline, of Marion, said he heard about the bout through a friend and wanted to see something different “What’s not to like?� Cline said. “There’s racing, women and violence. Many fans find interest in the unusualness of the sport. “People are looking for something different, and that’s us,� Rogers said. Some fans even went as far as to reserve suicide seating for themselves. Suicide seating is a designated
section of ground next to the track where spectators can sit and get closer to the action. You must be older than 18 to sit in that section, which wasn’t a problem for Amanda Collins and her friends, who reserved suicide seating for Collin’s 30th birthday. “There’s not really many other sports out there where girls can get physical with each other and leave with no hard feelings,� Collins said. Roller derby draws fans from all ages. Those 12 and younger do not have to pay admission, and fans younger than 21 that want to be a part
of the Roller Girls can join the Jeerleaders, led by head Jeerleader Afton Sisney, also known as Jailbait. “Roller derby is great because it’s the only sport where all sizes of girls can play,� said Alayna Sisney, Afton’s older sister. For women wishing to join the Roller Girls, contact information can be found at their Web site, http:// www.soillrollergirls.com. Their next bout will be April 17, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity. “We want to be more than just girls on skates; we like to give back,� Rogers said.
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St. Christopher: Martyr to SIU Athletics?
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Vancouver Olympics are celebration of the human spirit The Vancouver Winter Olympics are offering a brief but important opportunity to see that the modern world is not as frightening as it’s often depicted. Just 20 years ago nations such as Ukraine, Latvia and Georgia were still under the Soviet yoke. Germany had just unified. South Africa was starting to free itself of apartheid. In fact, using the Olympics as a barometer of global health makes it clear that much is well with the world. For decades the games were highly politicized, and often polarizing, reflective of a deeply divided world. The 1916 Olympics were can-
celed because of World War I, and when they returned in Antwerp in 1920 it was in honor of the 16 million who died in that conflict. In the 1936 games in Berlin, where Adolf Hitler set a stage to prove Aryan superiority, he was deliciously defeated by a tour de force from sprinter and long jumper Jesse Owens. After the final ceremonies in Berlin, the world was too damaged to gather again until January 1948 in Switzerland. The contentiousness didn’t stop there. In 1956, nations boycotted the Olympics to protest the invasion of Hungary, the Suez Crisis and the participation of Taiwan. Games in Mexico City in 1968 followed gunfire directed at students.
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f course the world has many problems. The soaring security costs at recent Olympics to detect and deter international terrorism are clear indicators of the times. The Palestinian-Israeli crisis spilled into the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, leaving 11 Israeli Olympic team members dead. Just 30 years ago, the United States led 62 countries in boycotting the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. The boycott was a direct reaction to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. It was one more in a series of East-West stare-downs, the first and second world powers flexing their nuclear arms. And the Soviet Union retaliated
by leading a 14-nation boycott of the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. The Vancouver games and the 2008 games in China show a far more unified globe. Even the Doomsday Clock, which symbolically represents the manmade dangers to mankind, has moved backward this year. This isn’t to be Pollyanna. The United States and three dozen allies still fight for a better future for Afghanistan, and Iraq remains a troubled nation. Islamist extremism is a growing
threat in parts of the world. Of course the world has many problems. The soaring security costs at recent Olympics to detect and deter international terrorism are clear indicators of the times. But the Vancouver Winter Olympics are putting a diverse planet on display, newly free countries competing with former oppressors. They are a great reminder that despite the problems of the day, we could be, and often were during the past century, much worse off. Times such as these, when sport can simply be sport, should be celebrated.
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He said for progress to continue, the black community needs to learn to love and trust each other. Respect for women, care and guidance for young people and the end of bigotry toward each other were the main points he preached to the audience. “We tell each other what blackness is, but we don’t know what blackness is … it’s infinite,” he said. “It’s not a noun, it’s a verb. It changes and just keeps doin’ what it do.” It was that hate toward each other that Zach Davis said makes some of Dyson’s hopes wishful thinking. Davis, a junior from Peoria studying administrative justice, said he enjoyed Dyson’s electric speech, but was still not completely optimistic about the future. “Even in Peoria there are 16-year-old kids running around killing each other,” he said. “I don’t know if it will ever stop, but if we try to stick together as best we can, we’ll be fine.” Another dangerous hurdle to racial justice is complacency, he said. With the election of Barack Obama as president, he said the black community could not stop demanding equality and fairness. He said he sees black people let Obama off easy when it comes to addressing race issues. He said presidents such as Bill
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— Desiree Gordon sophomore student
Clinton and Lyndon Johnson tackled race problems much more aggressively than Obama. And while he is happy Obama is president, he said past civil rights crusaders died for equality and not just to put one man in the White House. “Some people think this is the beautiful duet between destiny and the erasure of race,” Dyson said. “But one black man in public housing ain’t gonna save many Negroes.” Desiree Gordon, a sophomore from Chicago studying criminal justice, said the love and trust needed among black people and all races was the key to Dyson’s speech. “He really hit it right on with how black women are treated in the community, black men and all men really,” she said. “That really stuck with me because I see it happen every day. So I think the changes he talked about were important.”
Jeff Engelhardt can be reached at jengelhardt@dailyegyptian.com or 536-3311 ext. 254.
Georgetown sociology professor and ordained Baptist minister Michael Dyson gives an electrifying speech Tuesday at Shryock Auditorium. Dyson, who is joined on stage by Dr. Pamela Smoot of the SIUC Black American Studies department, stressed the importance of knowing about past struggles to ensure future success. DAN DWYER DAILY EGYPTIAN
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USG approves document frames, discusses mass transit concerns ERIN HOLCOMB Daily Egyptian
Undergraduate Student Government’s only heated argument Tuesday involved $100 for document frames and afterward, it passed resolutions to improve mass transit and finally elected three new members to its Finance Committee. D ave Loftus, chairman of the Internal Affairs Committee, wrote and submitted a senate mandate to reserve $100 into the student government’s internal supply budget for document frames that would be given to new Registered Student Organizations. The senate passed the mandate 9-4 with one abstention. Loftus said he presented the mandate so the senate could show their appreciation for the new organizations that have been approved this year and for the organizations to come. “We’re spending money on ourselves and we should be spending money on the people we represent,” he said. “I don’t see why we can’t take a little bit of money out of our internal budget.” John Kiwala, executive assistant, said if older organizations see that the newer ones are receiving frames, then they might want to have frames also. Most of the senate ultimately agreed with Loftus and passed the mandate. “I’m so excited that we actually didn’t spend money on ourselves,” Loftus said. The senate also passed resolutions, which are strong suggestions based on student concerns that the student government sends to the university. One resolution suggested the university replace an “inadequate” television in Allen I at the Triads. The senate based most of its attention on the other resolution that suggested improvements in mass transit on campus. The resolution stated Route 1 is tardy and overcrowded, and more services should be offered for students living in the Reserves, which are more than one mile off campus. Jamal Easley, senator for Brush Towers and University Park, said many of his constituents told him they rely heavily on the mass transit because they don’t have cars, especially on Route 8, which is supposed to pick up students from the Strip at night. “Route 8 doesn’t really stop and pick up students at the bars on the Strip,” Easley said. Loftus said he has noticed many students walking alone after dark back to the Reserves and is concerned for their safety. He said many students have gotten arrested for drunk driving because they feel they have no other choice to get back to their residences. “These improvements would mean a lot to the students,” Loftus said. “They want this.” The senate then approved three new members to its Finance Committee: Nikki Raufer, Elijah Richardson and
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Kaley Wind, left, a freshman from Sleepy Hollow studying English education, and Hatice Sancar, a visiting scholar from Turkey, ride Route 1 on the Saluki Express Tuesday. According to the Undergraduate Student Government, Route 1 is constantly late and crowded, but Sancar said she uses it often and that it’s is never late or crowded. Patrick Filipek. Rhonda Daugherty, chairwoman of the committee, said she was glad all the new members are relatively new to the senate. “I wanted to get flesh blood; people that can carry on next year,” Daugherty said. Daugherty said even though the finance committee already has members, she wanted three more to make it a full group because of an increased responsibility in funds. “Last semester we were only dealing with $8,000,” she said. “This time we’re dealing with $400,000 for the whole budget for next year.” The previous student government administration over allocated funds to organizations, and left this year’s administration with the limited $8,000 per semester, President Priciliano Fabian said. The senate’s next meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday March 16. Krystin McDermott, chief of staff, said any students should come if they would like to speak about student fees, since it will be the main discussion of the meeting.
Erin Holcomb can be reached at eholcomb@dailyegyptian.com or 536-3311 ext. 255.
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‘Dante’s Inferno’ lacks polish of source material DEREK ROBBINS Daily Egyptian “Dante’s Inferno” Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: Visceral Games Platform: Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Playstation Portable ESRB rating: M (17+) Score: 2.5 out of 5 If the player goes into “Dante’s Inferno” expecting the narrative to be as rich and fulfilling as its source material, he or she will be sorely disappointed. “Dante’s Inferno” is loosely based around the first part of the epic poem
“Divine Comedy” by Dante Alighieri in the 14th century — loosely in the sense that the game takes place in hell and features characters from the epic poem, but lacks all of the substance of its source material. The player takes control of Dante as he chases after his love interest Beatrice, whose soul has been captured by Lucifer. Lucifer must wed a heavenbound soul if he wants to break free of hell and get another attempt to take over God’s throne. As Dante chases after Beatrice, he must travel through the nine circles of hell. As Dante overcomes each layer, he must face sins that he has committed and try to stave off the madness
associated with reliving some of his worst mistakes. The game’s story tries too hard to mix in elements of religion. It also takes characters and scenarios liberally from the epic poem and throws them together nonsensically. “Dante’s Inferno” is a third-person action game that mixes weapon-based combat with platforms and scenerybased puzzles. If this mix sounds familiar, it is probably because it draws heavy inspiration from the Sony franchise “God of War.” In “God of War,” every time an enemy is defeated, the player is rewarded with red experience orbs. These orbs can be used to upgrade
the player’s arsenal of attacks and give other bonuses such as additional health and attack power. In “Dante’s Inferno,” the player still gets orbs, but they have been renamed souls. Just like in “God of War,” these objects are used to upgrade the player in various ways, offering a variety of alternate attacks. While there are a couple of minor differences, the system is practically the same. The game also makes use of quicktime events, which has become a staple of the “God of War” franchise. The idea of a quick-time event is to catch the player off guard and force them to react without much thought. Their appearance in “Dante’s Inferno” contrib-
utes to the title’s unoriginality. While a game in this generation of consoles having good graphics is a given, “Dante’s Inferno” is still a visually stunning game. The levels are designed around the specific layer of hell the player is currently in. The levels also are structured well, but given that it is a straight up “God of War” clone, that is not too surprising. “Dante’s Inferno” is an unoriginal mass-market title. If it weren’t for the hype around this game, it would be forgotten by next week.
Derek Robbins can be reached at drobbins@dailyegyptian.com or 536-3311 ext. 273.
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SAFETY AND STYLE FOR PHISH FANS
Brian Johnson, a senior from Chicago studying marketing, cleans ice out of a limousine Tuesday in the Tres Hombres parking lot. Johnson and 15 friends took two limousines to The Pageant in St. Louis to see Trey
ISAAC SMITH | DAILY EGYPTIAN Anastasio, leader of the popular jam band Phish, perform with his solo band. “We all have school off tomorrow and we just needed a safe way to get home,” Johnson said.
THE HEALTH OF A PRAIRIE
Meredith Mendola, right, a researcher of restored prairies from Elmhurst, works with Evan McCrea, a junior from Peoria studying biological sciences, at processing soil cores Tuesday in Life Science II. Mendola said they look at the
GENNA ORD | DAILY EGYPTIAN cores to see the similarity between restored and native prairies. She said she loves the research she does and enjoys learning something new every day. “We feel like what we do will contribute to the health of our environment,” she said.
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SWIMMING TOWARD NATIONALS
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Freshman swimmer Kirsten Groome practices Monday in the Edward J. Shea Natatorium in preparation for the National Championships at Purdue University March 18 to March 20. Groome was recently named
the Counsilman Hunsaker Division I National Collegiate Swimmer of the Week for her performance throughout the Missouri Valley Conference Championships. See page 16 for the story.
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Across 1 Mesmerized 5 Medicinal amt. 8 Fenway Park city 14 “East of Eden” director Kazan 15 “__ Do You Love?”: Bo Diddley classic 16 Concert bonus 17 *Stable storage enclosure 19 They save the day 20 Affliction 21 Be scared to 22 Bank acct. entry 23 Symbol on several keys 24 No __: menu notice 27 Company featuring cavemen in its ads 29 Letter-shaped hardware 33 Chinese currency 35 Play thing 36 It’s a wrap 37 Mrs. Peel of “The Avengers” 38 Arias, e.g. 40 Plastic surgeon’s offer-
ing, for short 41 “Ghostbusters” co-writer Harold 43 Laugh from a Stooge 44 In unfamiliar territory, maybe 45 Dandruff site 46 Commonly cluttered room 48 Maiden name lead-in 49 Reward for merit 51 Egg carton no. 53 Great Plains terrain 56 Mötley Crüe’s two 60 Attach, perhaps with hardware that begins the answers to starred clues 61 *Benjamin Button portrayer 62 Fellini’s realm 63 Site of the smallest bone in the body 64 Lowly worker 65 Sleep apnea sufferer, often 66 The Hartford logo 67 Egyptian snakes
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Down 1 Former gen.’s status 2 Jai __ 3 Cam’s output 4 Sulu portrayer on “Star Trek” 5 Lively “Texas” dances 6 Cobbler’s concern 7 Spitz-type dog, for short 8 Joy of “The View” 9 Burdensome 10 *Wacko 11 Ren or Stimpy, e.g. 12 Its creme may be eaten first 13 Hornet’s home 18 Tolled 21 Fail to finish school 23 Altar boy 24 Clinton press secretary Dee Dee 25 “Poison” shrub 26 Beta follower 28 Early metalworking period
30 Belted constellation 31 Forgetful moment 32 Conservative IRA asset 34 *Game that goes down to the wire 39 Sudden-braking result 42 “I don’t want to hear the rest” 47 More than chilly 50 Iraqi money
Horoscopes
By Nancy Black and Stephanie Clements Today’s birthday —Your power becomes a force that works behind the scenes to promote love and compassion all year long. Your special power relates to taking practical concepts and giving them creative life. Each time you bring love to the table, you build living connections that bear sweet fruit, like respect and integrity. Aries(March21-April19)—Todayisa5—Ifyou wake up sad or gloomy, take time to exercise, fix a good breakfast and reach out mentally to explore options. Level: 1
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Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — Clear space early because you’ll need it for cooking, writing or simply showing your love to someone special.
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Virgo(Aug.23-Sept.22)—Todayisa7 —To get the day rolling, accept a challenge. Work diligently, and by day’s end you’ll feel great because you’ve done your very best.Take in a movie. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) —Today is an 8 — Each contact made provides valuable information about how team members feel. A long-distance contact confirms your basic premise. Firm up details together. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — Today will go better if you begin with practical assumptions and expand using everyone’s imaginative input. It’s brainstorm day. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Add sugar liberally to your words. Create an ambiance that reminds you of an iron fist in a velvet glove. Be strong and compassionate.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) —Today is a 7 —You sense the flow of power at home or at work, and you’ll benefit if you can go with it. Later, you see the wisdom of decisions made today.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — Whatever’s going on in your head, it may not translate into something co-workers can appreciate. Rework a few details and try your presentation again.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Eachchallengeshowsyouawaytoreinforceacore commitment. Or not. You could be getting ready to drop an old attitude in favor of something better.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Nurture others by providing healthy food and lots of love. To be effective with a supervisor, own your ideas. Benefits follow.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Blast out of the doldrums! Argue if you have to, but keep one foot firmly on the ground.Wriggle into a more comfortable position.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is 8 — Dividing labor gets more done. You may need time alone in your office. Someone solves a storage problem.
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USA defeats Canada: Miracle in the making or mistake?
Just one day before the 30th anniversary of the arguably greatest moment in the United States’ Olympic hockey history, the 2010 American team threw its name into the argument. The 1980 “Miracle on Ice” against the Soviets still (and rightfully so) enjoys its time in the sun, but Sunday’s 5-3 upset victory over this year’s host country snapped a losing streak half a century strong against Canada. The U.S. has gone 0-5-1 since its last win over the Canadians during the original miracle run for the 1960 gold medal. That year, the Americans defeated Canada 2-1, the Soviets 3-2 and finally the Czechs 9-4. When nobody in the hockey world foresaw an American victory, the team took to the ice against Canada, donning the 1960 throwback uniforms — coincidence? The inherent value of the victory is in itself impressive, but falls far short of miraculous for a couple of reasons, the first being the game’s relative significance — or lack thereof. All 35 million Canadians were with their team in spirit — attendance was actually 18,561 — but it was merely a preliminary round
game, albeit resulting in a No. 1 seed and quarterfinal bye heading into tournament play for the Americans. In contrast to the American teams 30 and 50 years ago, the 2010 team consists of professional players on NHL rosters, whereas college amateurs won both previous upsets. While this was still a stunning win against the overwhelming favorite, it was more so a legendary performance put on by Buffalo Sabres’ goaltender Ryan Miller for the Americans. Heading into the matchup, Canada seemed to have an absurd advantage between the posts with a lineup of three imposing goalies: Martin Brodeur, Roberto Luongo and Marc-Andre Fleury. Apparently, Miller never received the memo he was to situate himself in their shadows. For the second straight contest in these Olympics, the Canadians more than doubled their opponent’s shots on the goal, but could only put three of 45 shots behind Miller. Did America’s win shock the world or just wake a sleeping hockey giant in its own backyard? The 1960 and 1980 miracle teams appear derived straight from a theatrical mastermind (inspiring a 2004 film about the latter), but Sunday’s pool-play upset has seemingly set up a scripted gold medal game. The Americans grabbed the top seed heading into the meaningful portion of Olympic competition. But, more importantly, they have
managed to avoid powerhouses such as Russia, Sweden or Canada until the final game. The game by Miller was nothing short of special, but it was his composure amid Canada’s last-ditch effort in the final two minutes of the game that encapsulated exactly how crucial he will be to the Americans’ success. The United States has positioned itself for a run at the gold; however, the team will only go as far as Miller can take it. Americans have more than enough reasons to bask in this win over little brother Canada. With the United States economy in shambles and Canada’s far superior health care system, we’ll take our victories any way we can get them. The Canadians were like a caged pit bull heading into the Olympic tournament and Sunday’s loss might have been nothing more than a rattling of their reality. If Canada can make its way around Russia and Sweden in the next week, the Americans will truly need a miracle to walk away with a victory Feb. 28 in the gold medal game — should the U.S. even make it that far. Americans should enjoy this win and gloat to their heart’s content, but, on a final cautionary note, be conscious of what still remains ahead. As forewarned in the Old Testament: Pride cometh before the fall.
Ray McGillis can be reached at rmcgillis@dailyegyptian.com or 536-3311 ext. 269.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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Saluki Insider The Philadelphia Eagles released RB Brian Westbrook just one day after the San Diego Chargers parted ways with RB LaDainian Tomlinson. Who would make a better addition to an NFL roster?
Westbrook has always been a little overrated to me. I want a running back who can get it done every down. LT can grind it out a little more than Westbrook. Westbrook is a better receiver out of the backfield, but LT can get it done there too. Give me LT’s consistency over Westbrook’s highlights any day of the week.
STILE T. SMITH sts34@siu.edu
Tomlinson would make any roster better. He has better running power and he is faster than Westbrook. LT is a running back that can give you first down after first down. Westbrook has his good games but they cannot match what LT brings to the table week after week.
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Had this been asked a year ago, I would have chosen Westbrook because of his receiving ability out of the backfield. But back-to-back concussions at any position, especially running backs, will have lasting implications. Westbrook would be too much of a risk, but LT still has some juice in them legs.
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“It is definitely something not everybody gets and I felt really honored,” Groome said. A panel of coaches from around the nation voted for Groome for her efforts in the 2010 Missouri Valley Conference Championships. Groome swam her way to three firstplace finishes and posted two NCAA B standard times in the 500 free (4:44.43) and the 1,650 free (16:15.49), which could possibly qualify her to compete in the National Championships March 18 to March 20 at Purdue University. Her times in the 500 free and 1,650 free are new MVC records as well as new SIU pool records. Groome also won the 400 individual medley, posting a time of 4:19.84, and she was a member of the first place
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The Bluejays (15-14, 9-8 MVC) kept Saluki fans on the edge of their soon to be removed seats in the second half though, as they tied it up at 72-72 with 52 second left. The Bluejays took the lead in overtime and never looked back. The Salukis’ 3-point percentage dropped like their chances of winning in the second half. After making fiveof-12 threes in the first half, the Salukis
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The qualifications for the scholarship were based on participation in group activities throughout the past academic year.
8x100 free relay team. Both races were swum in MVC-record time. Groome said during the course of the year she has learned what it means to be part of a team. “I learned that it is not about how I do, but it is about how the team does and it isn’t about winning and losing when it comes to dual meets,” Groome said. Groome said a coach like Walker really makes a difference in her training. “Rick is the only coach that can tell me to step it up without being mean about it,” Groome said. “When I get done talking with him I feel better about myself and I feel more motivated.” Walker said Groome has really brought another level of legitimacy to the swimming program at SIU. “She proves to other recruits looking into our program here that athletes of any caliber can come to SIU and be successful,” Walker said. “She is a tough
cookie.” Walker said Groome has been able to raise expectations for the whole team, and she has set a good example for the other swimmers. Freshman teammate Melissa Larocque said Groome sets an example for the whole team to follow. “Seeing what she does makes us want to step up our game so we can give to the team what she has given to the team,”Larocque said. Walker said there are certain characteristics that make Groome such a great swimmer and sets her apart from other swimmers. “She wants it more than anybody else in that pool,” Walker said. “Whatever they want, she wants it more.”
made only two of their final fifteen attempts. “That’s too many (threes),” Lowery said. “We have to kick them out. We had some drives to the basket off the kick offs, but we settled for the three.” Tony Freeman, the lone senior on the team, finished his final game in Carbondale with 14 points and six rebounds. “I’m not an emotional guy, but it is tough,” Freeman said. “But life goes on; we just need to focus on the games ahead of us.”
With the men’s and women’s basketball teams having finished their home season, the Arena will be completely refurbished as part one of the Saluki Way project; which also includes building a new football stadium and renovations to the athletics facility. Athletic Director Mario Moccia said the beginning of the renovations would start today.
The four students were Reedy, Ken Cronin, Sam Donets, and Ian Fuchs. All four said members of the Dawg Pound said they never miss an SIU game. Cronin said the money was nice, but it was nothing compared to seeing SIU in action.
“I’d go to the games no matter what,” he said. “I just want to see a win. The money is nice though.”
Ryan Simonin can be reached at rsimonin@dailyegyptian.com or 536-3311 ext. 282.
Ryan Voyles can be reached at rvoyles@dailyegyptian.com or 536-3311 ext. 259.
Ryan Voyles can be reached at rvoyles@dailyegyptian.com or 5363311 ext. 259.
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Groome first nationally recognized SIU swimmer in 21 years RYAN SIMONIN Daily Egyptian While freshman swimmer Kirsten Groome anxiously awaits the possibility of competing in the National Championships, she at least knows she has done some-
thing no other SIU swimmer has ever done. Groome became the first Saluki swimmer ever to be named the Counsilman Hunsaker Division I National Collegiate Swimmer of the Week. Groome would be the first SIU swimmer in 21 years to compete in the Na-
tional Championships. Groome said when she heard the news from swimming and diving head coach Rick Walker she was stunned. Please see GROOME | 15
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Salukis drop OT battle to Creighton STILE T. SMITH Daily Egyptian A game that saw the SIU men’s basketball team lead by as many as nine in the second half against rival Creighton ended in disappointment in the final game in the prerenovated SIU Arena. The Bluejays made a dashing comeback in the second half and forced overtime, then outscored the Salukis 11-6 to beat SIU 83-78. The Salukis (15-13, 6-11 Missouri Valley Conference) turned the ball over in their first three possessions in the extra session. Head coach Chris Lowery said the team should have begun fouling Creighton with about a minute left in overtime when they were down by five. “That’s on me,” Lowery said. “We had the wrong lineups in when we tried to press because we were trying to do some things with (freshman center) Gene (Teague).” After scoring just four points in the first half, Creighton (15-14, 9-8 MVC) sophomore guard Antoine Young scored 18 points in the second half and overtime to help beat the Salukis. Senior guard Tony Freeman said Young did a good job of keeping the Saluki defenders off balance. “He’s so quick and fast that when he stops and goes he’s hard to stop,” Freeman said. “He did a good job today.” Junior guard Justin Bocot said it was unacceptable to turn the ball over during the first three possessions of overtime. “We gotta do what we need to do to finish games down the stretch,” Bocot said. “They went on a run after that and there was really no bouncing back.” After trailing by four to nine points for most of the second half, the Bluejays were able to cut the lead to 62-60 with 8:04 left in the
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Junior guard Justin Bocot lands a dunk against Creighton in the first half of the game. Despite being up 40-36 at the end of the half, the Salukis went on to lose 83-78 in overtime. half, but Freeman responded by knocking down a 3-pointer. Freeman was fouled on the make and converted the free throw to make it a 66-60 game with 7:38 left in the game. After freshman guard Kendal Brown-Surles converted two free throws to give the Salukis a 68-60 lead, Creighton responded. Junior guard Kaleb Korver made a layup, and senior guard Justin Carter tipped in a missed shot to make it a 68-64 game with 5:30 left.
Loyal fans given Reis Scholarship RYAN VOYLES Daily Egyptian Luke Reedy said he goes to every Saluki athletic event because he loves the team. The $1,500 award was just a little extra incentive. Four members of the “Dawg Pound” student cheering section were presented with scholarships during SIU’s 83-78 loss Tuesday against conference rival Creighton at the SIU Arena. Two members received a $500 scholarship, while the other two received a $1,000 and $1,500 scholarship. The scholarships were pre-
sented by Mike Reis, the longtime play-by-play announcer of the Salukis. He said the money for the scholarship was raised from sales of “Good Night from Carbondale,” a CD featuring Reis’ greatest broadcast calls. “Students are the most important people at SIU and to Saluki athletics,” Reis said in a release. “I am glad that the Association agrees that when we do something like this project, the proceeds should benefit students.” Please see REIS | 15
Young would come down a few possessions later and convert a driving layup to cut SIU’s lead to 68-66 with 3:46 left in the game. Creighton would complete its comeback when junior center Kenny Lawson Jr. knocked down a pair of free throws to tie the game at 68 with 2:52 left. The Salukis scored the next four points on layups by Bocot and Freeman, but Creighton came right back. Young made another layup to
make it 72-70, then forward Darryl Ashford was fouled and knocked down both free throws to tie it at 72 and send it into overtime. Bocot led the Salukis with 21 points, while junior forward Carlton Fay added 18. Freeman and Teague joined the duo in double figures, scoring 14 and 11 points, respectively. The Salukis were without the services of leading scorer Kevin Dillard, who sprained his ankle in practice earlier this week.
Young led the Bluejays with 22 points, while senior forward Justin Carter and Lawson Jr. joined him in double figures with 15 and 12 points, respectively. The loss was the Salukis’ fifth in a row against Creighton, and guaranteed that SIU would play in the Thursday play-in game of the MVC Tournament.
Stile T. Smith can be reached at ssmith@dailyegyptian.com or 536-3311 ext. 256.
Second-half woes damper final home game RYAN VOYLES Daily Egyptian The Salukis’ final home game of the season finished like most of their games this season. In disappointment. SIU could not hold on to another halftime lead, losing to conference rival Creighton 83-78 in overtime Tuesday at the SIU Arena. It was the final home game for the Salukis – and the last game at the SIU Arena before massive renovations take place. Head coach Chris Lowery said his team lost its focus in the second half after they entered the locker room up 40-36. “We were very casual in thinking
the game was over,” Lowery said. “Then they got a steal, that’s what happens when you’re not ready to finish off a game, and we’ve been not ready to finish off a game too many times this year.” It was the seventh time the Salukis (15-13, 6-11 Missouri Valley Conference) have lost a game they led at halftime, and the third time the Salukis have lost when scoring more than 70 points. Lowery said it was especially difficult to see the final home game of the season, and of the Arena, end in a loss. “You never want to see your night like this,” he said. “To lose your final home game, and the final game at this old Arena, it’s frustrating. We know
we’re better than what we’ve shown this year, and to do this again over and over again it’s frustrating. “It’s frustrating to this coaching staff, and I know it’s very frustrating to the fans and alumni.” The Salukis almost tore down the Arena early with some hot shooting in the first half. Carlton Fay, who had a career-high 38 points in Saturday’s victory against Western Michigan, scored 13 points in the first 10 minutes. The Salukis came back from a 24-16 deficit to take a 40-36 lead into the locker room. Please see ARENA | 15