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GLBT director speaks out against signs Christina Spakousky DAILY EGYPTIAN

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When Virgina Dicken saw a sign posted at the Student Center stating unmarried sex is a hate crime and sexual abuse, she acted quickly. Many of her students were concerned they were being accused of violent crimes, said Dicken, director of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center. Dicken said the signs were posted as a means for a group to spread its beliefs about marriage and sex. “There are a lot of different reasons why people don’t participate in marriage. They are not guilty of violent crimes . . . in my opinion, (it’s) slander,” Dicken said. Dicken submitted a letter to the editor, which was published in the Daily Egyptian Friday, explaining why some same-sex and heterosexual couples choose not to marry for religious, political or other such reasons. She said accusing people of crimes because they are incapable or unwilling to marry belittles real acts of violence. Shortly after the letter was published, the signs were removed, Dicken said. See GLBT | 8

JULIA RENDLEMAN | D AILY E GYPTIAN Erving Gada, left, a freshman from Grays Lake studying Japanese and art, and Sandra Gibson, a freshman from Centralia studying political science, chat during the GLBT Welcome picnic Wednesday. Virginia Dicken, director of the GLBT Resource Center said the picnic is a way to introduce students, faculty, and staff to the resources on campus. “It helps to get the year off to a good start,” she said.

USG back in session for fall semester Erin Holcomb DAILY EGYPTIAN EEERIN9@SIU.EDU

SIUC’s Undergraduate Student Government is considering going online this semester and is already Undergraduate Student Government Chief of Staff Krystin McDermott sings happy birthday to USG President Priciliano Fabian during closing remarks at the first USG meeting of the fall semester Wednesday. A major topic of discussion at the meeting was the elimination of the Monetary Assistance Program (MAP), a grant that has paid the tuition and fees of undergraduate students from low-income families. USG Senator Dave Loftus commented on the loss of the MAP grant program saying, “We are going to lose students unless we do something about it.” JAMES DURBIN

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in the process to help fellow students with their money woes. The senate had its first meeting of the semester in the Student Health Center Auditorium Wednesday. Introductions went quickly as the senators were eager to discuss the new

software program, OrgSync. Jay Glogovsky, a former senator, spoke in favor of the software program. “I was not happy with the lack of communication on campus between students and (Registered Student

Organizations),” Glogovsky said. “This will simplify and create communication on campus.” OrgSync would allow Registered Student Organizations to track its members, promote events and host homepages all under one program.

Communication, grant money among concerns All SIUC students would be able to access the program and search for groups and events, even if they do not belong to an RSO, Glogovsky said. OrgSync also links up with Facebook and the new university-wide Banner system, Glogovsky said.

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was not happy with the lack of communication on campus between students and (Registered Student Organizations) — Jay Glogovsky former USG senator

USG President Priciliano Fabian said he is a strong supporter of the software program. “It focuses on students and that’s why I like it the most,” Fabian said. However, OrgSync would cost $12,500 for one year. See USG | 8

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EDYTA BŁASZCZYK | D AILY E GYPTIAN Traveon Loving, 3, from Carbondale, receives his first haircut in a barbershop at Kampus Kuts Wednesday. Loving and other children came to the barbershop for a community service event put on by the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Jeff Hall, an executive officer for the fraternity, said that along with free haircuts for kids age 12 and under, free school supplies bought at Wal-Mart from their student account were also provided. Hall said they plan on doing this event every semester.

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First female lieutenant proud to be role model !Nick Johnson

said. “There are few women (in law enforcement) who want to make the sacrifice to do what’s involved The first female police lieutenant in to get promoted.” Reno, mother of two girls and Carbondale had her doubts when she wife of fellow Carbondale police started 16 years ago. Lt. Heather Reno, recently pro- officer Sgt. Stan Reno, spent nine moted administration commander, years as a military police officer in said she was concerned when she the Illinois National Guard before started because she was not from she was offered a job at the police southern Illinois and was one of the department. She said joining the National few females in the department. Guard was her “Here in parway of rebelling ticular I was pleasantly surprised,” don’t really look at and proving her wrong, said Reno, who the fact that she’s a doubters but after going was offered the woman; just the fact to military police promotion upon school, she realized the retirement of that she’s the most she wanted to make 26-year veteran qualified person for a career out of it. Lt. John Echols. “I the job. The former think that as a new — Kevin Geissler midnight patrol officer — male or patrol sergeant sergeant said she’s female — everybody has to prove themselves. The still adjusting to her new role. JULIA RENDLEMAN | D AILY E GYPTIAN people here hold everyone to the “My heart is in patrol — that’s Heather Reno works from her desk at the Carbondale police station Tuesday. Reno was promoted to same standard.” what I really like to do,” Reno said. lieutenant Aug. 12, becoming the first female officer to hold the position in Carbondale. Before that, Reno said she was thankful for the “But it bumps up my pension when I Reno was the second female to ever hold the position of sergeant on the Carbondale police force. Reno opportunity to be the highest-ranking retire and that’s a benefit I’ll have un- worked on the night patrol for one and a half years before taking the lieutenant position. “I have an female in the police department. til the day I die. It’s hard to say no to office job now. I do miss it . . . being out there. That is why we all become police officers,” Reno said. “It makes me very proud that something like that.” an organization that improves law a training officer, said the new lieu- very strong-minded person, but she I am able to be a role model for Reno performed outstandingly enforcement by maintaining a body of tenant has very good management still does have that caring heart.” O’Guinn said Reno also uses exwomen,” she said. and organizational skills. in the assessment center as well as in standards. Police Chief Jody O’Guinn said the written and oral tests given to each “I’m proud to have her as a su- cellent communication skills to diffuse “(CALEA) has hundreds of stanpromotions are hard to come by in the candidate, O’Guinn said. dards that the department needs to pervisor,” Geissler said. “I don’t stressful situations in the streets as well Carbondale Police Department — for He said for each of the last 15 years, meet,” O’Guinn said. “(Reno) knows really look at the fact that she’s a as in the office. Reno said the women in the men or women. He said because it is Reno was instrumental in getting the the ins and outs of the policies, so she woman; just the fact that she’s the department bring a different a small department, the opportunity department accredited by the Com- brings that to the table.” most qualified person for the job.” for promotion only comes around if an mission on Accreditation for Law EnO’Guinn said Reno breaks a perspective to law enforcement. Patrol Sergeant Kevin Geissler, “(The department) deals with a officer retires or leaves for another job. forcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), who answered directly to Reno as common stereotype about women lot of domestic situations,” she said. Since there are few women in in law enforcement. law enforcement to begin with, “Many people think women “A lot of our officers here are young here are few women (in law enforcement) who want Reno said, statistically it took are not as strong — both physi- men who don’t have families and are awhile for those few to work their cally and mentally — as men; that not really comfortable around kids, so to make the sacrifice to do what’s involved to get way up. they’re more suited for social work,” the moms in us come out and we help promoted. “We’re women; we get busy, we O’Guinn said. “(That) is not the them understand dynamics with kids — Heather Reno have kids and other things,” she case at all with Lt. Reno. She’s a and parents.” first female police lieutenant in Carbondale DAILY EGYPTIAN NICKJ39@SIU.EDU

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Bloodshed at Iranian camp tests US-Iraq transition !Kim Gamel

stopped observing the agreement after a new security accord with the Baghdad government took effect in BAG H DA D — The women January, U.S. Embassy spokesman formed a human chain while the Philip Frayne said. Responsibility for the camp then men chanted, confronting Iraqi troops moving into their compound. passed to the Iraqi government, Gunfire rang out, and the soldiers which promised not to use force waded in with batons, wooden bats against the group. A small contingent of U.S. military police still monitors and automatic weapons. By the end, officials said, 11 Ira- the camp, but the military said they nian exiles were dead — shot, beat- were under orders not to intervene in the July 28 confrontation. en or run over by military vehicles. “We could not become deciThroughout the confrontation, American soldiers who once pro- sively engaged with a situation that tected the Iranian opposition group really is up to the sovereign Iraqi stood by. According to U.S officials, government to settle in a peaceful they had no legal authority to inter- manner as they have assured us that vene. One video taken by the exiles they would do,” a senior U.S. milieven shows soldiers get into a white tary official said Wednesday, speakSUV and roll up their windows as ing on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue. the bloodied men plead for help. “Even in a The deadly situation that melee at Camp allowed engageAshraf, the base hese kinds of things ment, we didn’t of the People’s are only going to have nearly the Mujahedeen Orhappen more often and amount of forces ganization of Iran, provides a glaring in other places, and the present to jump example of what the middle of U.S. has to decide what in can go wrong as this fray,” he said. are we going to do the U.S. military Iraqi officials scales back and said they were about it. the Shiite-led Iraqi trying to establish — Gary Morsch Army Reserve colonel stationed at government flexes a police station at Camp Ashraf its muscles. the camp. And The U.S. military guarded the there are numerous other issues on camp since the fall of Saddam which the Iraqi government could Hussein in 2003 under an agree- go its own way — like the fate of ment that made its 3,400 residents anti-al-Qaida Sunni militias, which “protected persons” under the Ge- are strongly supported by the U.S. neva Conventions. The military but now seem to get less backing THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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from Iraq’s Shiite leaders, or the multiple disputes between Baghdad and the Kurdish north, which the U.S. has sought to mollify lest they explode into violence. “These kinds of things are only going to happen more often and in other places, and the U.S. has to decide what are we going to do about it,” said Army Reserve Col. Gary Morsch, who was stationed at Camp Ashraf and maintains close ties with the exiles there. The bloodshed brought rare criticism by Washington of the U.S.-trained Iraqi security forces. But U.S. officials tried to balance it with the larger policy goal of handing over greater responsibility to the government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki while U.S. forces reduce their presence. “Iraq was trying to extend its sovereignty to Camp Ashraf. We understood what they were trying to do. They did not do it well,” State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley told reporters in Washington two weeks after the raid. Camp Ashraf and the presence of the Iranian exile group have long been a source of friction between Washington and Baghdad. For years, Iraq’s Shiite-led government has wanted to remove the group, because of its past ties to Saddam. Iran, a close Shiite ally of Baghdad, has also been pressing for the expulsion of the group, which seeks the overthrow of Tehran’s clerical rulers. The Iraqi treatment of the exiles could also be an indicator that Iran’s

influence in Baghdad is growing as the Paris-based National Council Washington’s wanes, though Iraqi of Resistance of Iran. It carried out officials staunchly deny the raid was a series of bloody bombings and assassinations in Iran in the 1980s, at Tehran’s behest. “If you want to know how in- though it says it renounced violence in 2001. dependent the The MEK government of raq was trying to fought alongside Iraq is from the Islamic Repubextend its sovereignty Saddam’s forces during the 1980s lic of Iran, watch to Camp Ashraf. We Iran-Iraq war, and what happens understood what they Saddam set up a to the people of Ashraf,” said were trying to do. They number of bases for them — inRaymond Tandid not do it well. cluding Camp ter, president of — P.J. Crowley State Department spokesperson Ashraf, their last the Washingremaining foothold ton-based Iran Policy Group and a member of the in Iraq, located in a barren desert National Security Council in the stretch north of Baghdad, 50 miles from the Iranian border. Reagan administration. After Saddam fell, U.S. troops Baghdad “wanted to establish its independence from the United took control of Camp Ashraf States and possibly was motivated and disarmed its fighters, confinto show that independence by ing them to the 30-square-mile cracking down on Ashraf,” he said, compound. In return, the military pointing out the raid coincided signed the agreement with the with a Baghdad visit by U.S. De- camp’s residents giving them protected status. fense Secretary Robert Gates. The exiles transformed Camp The People’s Mujahedeen is deeply controversial. Critics call it a Ashraf into an oasis of well-kept cult with an ideology mixing Marx- gardens, water fountains and palm ism, secularism, an obsession with trees along marked-out streets, martyrdom and near adoration of where the residents — including its leaders. The U.S. considers it a 900 women — live in barracks-like terrorist organization, albeit one housing segregated by sex. Morsch, that has provided the Americans 58, of Bucyrus, Kan., recalls how with intelligence on Iran. The Eu- American soldiers guarding the ropean Union removed it from its camp got to know the residents terror list this year. well, sharing meals and inviting The group — also known by each other to celebrations. its Farsi name the MujahedeenThe government has barred mee-Khalq — is the militant wing of dia visits to the camp since the raid.

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The cable news circus has destroyed the discussion of the health care bill this summer. Anchors are more concerned with their own talking points, creating a wall for real issues on the table. This is not what a democracy needs. They have forgotten the point of the nation. The violent sentiment that struck the country is the worst thing for the country. People who attended town hall meetings began to act like schoolyard bullies, refusing to let Congressmen say what they came to say. One man, who carried a gun, had a T-shirt with “water the tree of liberty” written on it. The statement means the tree of liberty needs to be watered by the blood of revolution.

Thomas Jefferson believed con- a 27 percent unemployment rate, stant change was good for the coun- and as a direct result of the stimulus try, even if it was violent. Constant money, went down to 22.1 percent. change is necessary for a counThis is the power of well-run try to adapt to a new age. Change federal government. In the Great shouldn’t be violent. Depression, the loss of jobs was We have forgotten the impor- eased through programs such as the tance of a well-run Civilian Conservation Corps. federal government In Carbondale we have a he and the benefits of beautiful building, the Giant Constitution, City Lodge, built by young it. The Constitution believes in by not watering men through the government strong federal gov- the tree of program. ernment. The ConWe cannot ignore the posLiberty, has stitution, by not sibilities and positive effects of watering the tree of created this the Federal Government. Liberty, has created strong nation. We have seen the effect of this strong nation. the free market, without reguIn an article by The New York lation, and it did not go well. Those Times titled, “In Tennessee Corner, who say otherwise are trying to sell Stimulus Meets New Deal,” Perry you something. County Tennessee this summer reHealthcare needs to be conported a 300-job increase. cerned with the health of the nation, Federal stimulus money at work not its pocketbooks. The number of improved the unemployment rate uninsured is rising, and there is no for Perry County, which suffered way for companies to handle that

load while profiting. As college students, we need to be worried about what kind of health care will be available after graduation. Employers taking on interns do not want to cover insurance for them. With a government option, there would be coverage in an uncertain environment. With the death of Ted Kennedy, we need to remember what he gave for health care in his last year of legislation. Kennedy fought for legislation to protect uninsured children. He also helped on the American with Disabilities Act, which has helped many people with disabilities have a place in our society. This bill would carry on the legacy of such the great legislator forward. The possibilities would be endless if we would only remember where we came from. A country by the people, for the people. Thomas is a senior studying journalism.

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Losing Joy

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Dear Editor:

It is deplorable that Carbondale no longer offers natural birthing choices to pregnant women. Too many women today rely more on their doctor’s word than on their innate ability to give birth naturally. A certified nurse midwife helps women understand the birthing process and teaches them to trust in themselves. Recently fired CNM Joy Wayman was the last defense against doctors who routinely offer pregnant women a cornucopia of drugs and surgery options in order to have the fastest, easiest birth experience for all. Giving birth is not a fast or easy experience, but is a unique challenge that helps a woman tap into a reservoir of strength and stamina never thought possible. It is an experience that is equal parts exhausting and ex-

tremely satisfying. Joy’s work was to help each woman make an informed choice about her birth experience, be it without drugs, in a tub of warm water or with the full armament of drugs available. She simply wanted women to have the best birthing experience on their own terms. Today’s doctors could learn a lot from slowing down to the natural rhythms of the birth cycle and going with the flow, instead of making birth happen at 2 p.m. on Friday. I would love to say that Joy helped bring my second son, Odin, into the world in May of 2007, but she broke her leg the night before his birth. That didn’t stop me from giving birth the next day without drugs and to a roomful of resident doctors who rarely get to see a natural, hospital childbirth.

Heather Petty Weston

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Andrew O’Connor practices the very behavior he riles against in his ironically entitled column “Words Matter” that appeared in the Aug. 31 edition of the Daily Egyptian. Mr. O’Connor is correct, of course, when he writes that the adjective “Orwellian” is generally used to describe the type of government oppression and thought control George Orwell wrote of in his celebrated 1949 satirical novel “1984.” Mr. O’Connor then characterizes communications consultant Frank Luntz, author of “Words that Work,” as “a cancer on the human race,” because Luntz suggests in his best seller that to be called “Orwellian” actually should be a great compliment since, as Luntz immediately goes on to explain, Orwell was a

champion of “free, clear, explicit, uncomplicated political prose.” Mr. O’Connor shamelessly goes so far as to present words Luntz uses in his book to extol George Orwell’s personal philosophy of political speech, as if Luntz uses the words to extol the oppressive communications techniques of “1984.” Politicians and pundits probably would profit greatly if they were to read Orwell’s 1946 essay, “Politics and the English Language,” in which Orwell lays out a unique set of rules that would greatly elevate political discourse in any age. 1. Never use a metaphor, simile or other figure of speech, which you are used to seeing in print. 2. Never use a long word when a short one will do. 3. If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it

out. 4. Never use the passive where you can use the active. 5. Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word, or a jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent. 6. Break any of these rules sooner than say anything outright barbarous. “Modern English,” Orwell wrote in his essay, “is full of bad habits, which spread by imitation and which can be avoided if one is willing to take the necessary trouble. If one gets rid of these habits one can think more clearly, and to think clearly is a necessary first step toward political regeneration.” That makes a lot of sense and is authentically Orwellian.

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SIUC fosters international relations Christina Spakousky DAILY EGYPTIAN XTINA25@SIU.EDU

SIUC recently received nearly 265 international students to begin fall semester, and Carla Coppi, interim director of International Programs and Services, said more are on the way. Coppi said many international students arrive late — some even after Thanksgiving — because of immigration laws; but with the help of international services, Coppi said they almost always catch up and finish the fall semester on time. “It is a very critical time when a new student comes to the U.S.,” Coppi

said. “It quite often is their first time away from their family and friends.” Aravind Sama, a graduate student from Andhra Pradesh, India in professional media and media management, said while the initial move is difficult, the International Programs and Services makes the transition easier. He said even the size of the college can catch new students off guard. “This (campus) is much bigger than the best college in my state — more than 10 times bigger,” Sama said. Coppi said she oversees immigration compliance for all of the university’s international students, ensuring they remain in good standing with

U.S. immigration services. She said international services play a major role in the retention of students. “We are (an) absolutely essential component of enrollment and retention on campus,” Coppi said. Among international students arriving on campus, more than 20 are Fulbright Scholarship recipients, said Tom Saville, associate director for study abroad. Fulbright is a worldwide scholarship program for international education exchange, which students compete annually for, Saville said. He also said there are several options for students who want to

study overseas, and there is growing interest in the university’s short-term study abroad program, which offers courses in more than 40 countries. The shortened courses fulfill academic requirements and are offered during summer months and intersession, which makes it convenient for students to attend, he said. Christine Svec, associate director of international programs and services, said the university works with more than 155 institutions around the world and is in the process of adding six more from Malaysia, Iraq and China. “We try to make sure (we) get

information about SIUC out there in the world,” Svec said. When students arrive, there are several services available, such as a weekly coffee hour, where students can converse with community members from nearly 30 different countries, said Elaine Conrad, community programs coordinator. The coffee social is available to students, faculty and community members, she said. Sama and nearly 100 other people attended last week’s coffee hour to mingle with people from all over the world. “Coffee hour is a very good way of interacting with the local community here,” Sama said.

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“To Live and Die in L.A.”: car chases and Wang Chung Luke McCormick DAILY EGYPTIAN LMCCORM2@SIU.EDU

It happens all the time with musical acts. Artists break out with their first bit of success, and on the next outing they attempt to switch up the formula. Sometimes this parlays into further accolades; other times it ends up with the artist falling flat on his or her face. Film director William Friedkin nabbed a Best Director Oscar for his 1971 narcotics smuggling film, “The French Connection,” which was only his fourth feature-length picture. Throughout the next 24 years, the director had mostly poor critical and fan reception (minus “The Exorcist,” obviously). So, in 1985, the director returned to the world of crime with “To Live and Die in L.A.” Besides taking an in-depth look at areas of crime (drugs in “Connection”, counterfeiting in “L.A.”) the two films also contain a couple of the most intense car

chases in the history of cinema. Just like the chase sequence in his 1971 classic did for New York, the one in “L.A.” is used as a kind of looking glass into the shaky, degraded wasteland that is Friedkin’s Los Angeles. This chase takes place against the flow of traffic, adding an extra layer of intensity to the chaos and mindlessness of speeding down a freeway. Besides the incredible chase scene, the film itself holds up well. It follows secret service agents who are part of the treasury department investigating counterfeiters in Los Angeles. Richard Chance (“CSI”’s William Petersen) and Jimmy Hart (Michael Greene) are partners in the agency for one last case as Hart decides to retire after the mission. The agent goes after legendary counterfeiter Rick Masters (Willem Dafoe) only to be killed in the process. After the death of his partner, Chance, who is one of those nononsense cops, takes up the case as a serious form of revenge. Petersen always played the

cool-and-collected guy during his stint on “CSI,” but his portrayal of Chance is a welcomed change, giving depth to the character as he seeks revenge and justice. Dafoe plays villains as well as any and this film is no exception. His portrayal of Masters (such a great name) is dripping with creepiness and pure wickedness without ever going over the top. The plot is nothing brilliant, but Friedkin’s direction and gritty vision of Los Angeles make the film one of the brightest spots in his list of directorial efforts. Friedkin also had the genius idea of having Wang Chung write the entire soundtrack. The band’s original tunes give the film an impossible-to-move-past 80s vibe, which only adds to its charm. Friedkin has struggled since the film’s release, directing only a few films of note. In 1985 though, Friedkin made a smart move and stuck with what had worked for him before — putting his film cameras on speeding cars and letting his audience sweat out the process.

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“There is a clear difference between abuse and mutually caring, consensual sexual relationships,” Dicken said in the letter. Camille Gebur, a senior from Delavan studying English and a GLBT student worker, said the resource center often handles similar issues. It promotes numerous events throughout the year, speaking out on oppression such as name-calling and harassment, Gebur said. “(The resource center) is a safe space to come in, hang out, talk if they need to feel welcome on campus . . . we (also) refer people to the Counseling Center,” Gebur said. Adrienne Monty, psychology intern at the Counseling Center, said

the therapy group focuses on many challenges. “Some of the topics that may be discussed are issues of social support; family, peer, and dating relationships; stress management and coping skills; issues regarding coming out; identity questions or concerns; and homophobia, biphobia and heterosexism,” Monty said.

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here is a clear difference between abuse and mutually caring, consensual sexual relationships. — Virginia Dicken director of GLBT Resource Center

The triangle coalition, which began nearly 20 years ago, is a group of

faculty and staff that formed to deal with issues, such as health benefits for domestic partners, and voice the opinions of the GLBT community, said Kevin Hostetler, resource center board member. “The whole emphasis for the group was for benefits and a campuswide establishment of a resource center board,” Hostetler said. The GLBT Resource Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is located in Woody Hall. According to the SIUC human resources Web site, SIUC developed a domestic partner insurance policy in 2006. The policy allows faculty and staff with same-sex partners to register with the university. The partners would then be eligible for joint health benefits.

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Larry Dietz, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, said half of the money would come from his office. Fabian said the rest of the money could come from the Student Activities Fee. No vote was taken on whether or not to purchase and use the OrgSync software. Sen. Dave Loftus also spoke about the Monetary Assistance Program Grant and said he was concerned the grant would no longer be offered in the spring semester. “Students are not going to be sticking around without this grant,” Loftus said. The grant covers tuition and

mandatory fees and does not have to be repaid. Loftus said increasing tuition and the dismissal of the grant would continue the decline in enrollment. Loftus said he has been circulating a petition around campus for students to sign if they want to get the grant back. He will bring the petition, as well as however many students want to come, to Springfield for the veto session in mid-October, he said. “Hopefully we can get this,” Loftus said. “I believe there’s a good chance we can get that money, but we need to work with our legislators.” Loftus said Gov. Pat Quinn is in favor of trying to get the grant back for the spring semester.

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Horoscopes By Linda C. Black

Wednesday’s answers

Today’s Birthday — Stop fighting with a person who should be on your side. You see things from different vantage points. This is good. Don’t try to get the other person to change. It’s the differences that fascinate and lead to improvements. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6 — If you don’t have the whole thing figured out, don’t worry. You’re about to get another piece of the puzzle. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 5 — Stay out of an argument that doesn’t concern you. Resist the urge to fix it for them. They have to learn on their own. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6 — An older person is in a generous mood. If you can prove you’re worth it, you might talk your way into a raise. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6 — You’d like to go somewhere fun and maybe a little dangerous. Don’t get into anything you can’t get out of. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — Figure out how much you have, and how much the toy you’ve been longing for would cost.

56 Untouchables leader 57 “Law & Order: SVU” actor 58 Grammy winner for “Believe” 60 Pre-P queue 63 Luis’s “Listen up!” 64 Afore 65 Inn offerings: Abbr.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 5 — Your friends are full of interesting suggestions. Run the numbers first. You may all be in for a big surprise. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Focus on your work. That won’t be difficult. In fact, it’ll be hard to find time for lunch. Scorpio (Oct. 23—Nov. 21) — Today is a 5 — Everything seems to be convincing you to sign up for a luxury cruise. The deals are stupendous now. Check it out. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — They say the more you learn, the more you earn. Take on a special assignment and set yourself up for a raise. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — You’re into new territory, so you’ll meet the unexpected. Delegate as much as you can so you’re not swamped. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — A meeting today proves quite successful. You’ll clear up some important points and answer a few questions. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Follow through on what you’ve already begun. The hard part is setting priorities. Just take it one step at a time.

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( (Answers tomorrow) ) Jumbles: FAITH SAUTE STURDY DEVOUR Answer: What the mobster faced when he planted the trees — A “SHADY” FUTURE

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It was a tough choice. Either go to the frozen plains of Minnesota or play in the gorgeous city of Barcelona. No matter where he went, he was going to make an incredible amount of money. And besides, he probably needs another year ortwo of seasoning before entering the NBA. I’m with Rubio 100 percent on this.

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I don’t think Rubio was too enthusiastic about the prospect of playing in Minnesota. Rubio says his main goal is to get to the NBA and play there, but if you have the option to go there – and Minnesota has a starter spot open for him — why not do that? My theory is that Rubio wants to see where the ‘Wolves are a couple of years from now and join that team. But with the history of the ‘Wolves, will they really be any better two years from now?

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From what I understand, he did really well in Spain. Does he have the talent? I’m not too sure yet. Maybe in a couple of years, but a lot of the youngsters from Europe take time to mature into NBA-caliber players. Besides, it’s not like he was too excited about going to Minnesota.

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Only 30 tight ends are put on the list. The Herd will have to replace Although some of his weapons left, Anderson still has his main two key players for two-year starting running back Darius Marshall target. Heralded tight end Cody Slate and Freshman All-American cornerback Dereturns for Quan Bembry. his final Both players season at Marshall, here is not a lot of disparity are suspended the first game expected to anymore between us. We’re of the season win more not looking at this game and after being individual charged with awards. The seeing an easy win. The film misdemeanor preseason doesn’t lie, they have our marijuana posFirst-Team players’ attention. session in May. All-Con— Mark Snyder Junior corference Marshall head football coach nerback D.J. USA tight Wingate told end is also the Heraldon the short list of John Mackey Award Dispatch the team would not look past the Salukis. candidates. “Southern Illinois, you can’t The John Mackey Award is given annually to the best tight end sleep on them,” Wingate said. in college football, as voted on by “They have a lot of guys coming the John Mackey Award Selection back. Their offensive line is awesome.” Committee. CONTINUED FROM

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Schilling expresses some interest in Kennedy seat Glen Johnson

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B OS T O N — Curt Schilling, the former major league pitcher who won the allegiance of Bostonians by leading the Red Sox to the 2004 World Series, said Wednesday that he has “some interest” in running for the seat held for nearly 50 years by Democratic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. Schilling, a registered independent and longtime Republican supporter, wrote on his blog that while his family and video game company, 38 Studios, are high priorities, “I do have some interest in the possibility.” “That being said, to get to there, from where I am today, many, many things would have to align themselves for that to truly happen,” he added. Any other comment “would be speculation on top of speculation,” Schilling said, adding, “My hope is that whatever happens, and whomever it happens to, this state makes the decision and chooses the best person — regardless of sex, race, religion or political affiliation — to help get this state back to the place it deserves to be.”

Schilling told New England Cable News that he has been contacted “by people whose opinion I give credence to,” but he did not elaborate. He declined to comment when The Associated Press called his office. The 42-year-old lives in suburban Medfield and campaigned for President George W. Bush in 2004 and Sen. John McCain in 2008. As a player, he won three World Series, in 2001 with the Arizona Diamondbacks and in 2004 and 2007 with the Red Sox. He became a Sox legend when he won Game 6 of the 2004 American League Championship Series while blood from an injured ankle seeped through his sock. He also pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies, helping them reach the 1993 World Series. He retired in March. He and his wife, Shonda, have four children ages 7 to 14. Reaction among the Red Sox was decidedly jovial Wednesday. “If he runs, good luck,” said first baseman Kevin Youkilis. “I don’t know if I’d want to do that job.” Team manager Terry Francona

said Schilling should do whatever makes him happy but noted, “I don’t think he’d want me as his campaign manager.” So far, no major Republicans have taken out nomination papers to be a candidate in the Jan. 19 special election. Former Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey and state Sen. Scott Brown are among those considering campaigns. Democrats said to be considering a campaign include U.S. Reps. Stephen Lynch of Boston, Michael Capuano of Somerville and John Tierney of Salem, as well as Kennedy’s nephew former U.S. Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy II. So far, only state Attorney General Martha Coakley has taken out papers for a Democratic campaign, though she has refused to make any follow-up comment. Kennedy died last week at age 77 from a brain tumor. A special election to replace him is scheduled for Jan. 19, although the Massachusetts Legislature is considering a bill that would allow Gov. Deval Patrick to appoint someone to the seat on an interim basis during the campaign.

Curt Schilling throws out the first pitch during the start of Game 5 of the ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 16. GARY W. GREEN O RLANDO S ENTINEL

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Marshall not looking past Salukis Ryan Voyles DAILY EGYPTIAN RVOYLES@SIU.EDU

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Marshall head football coach Mark Snyder said he knows it’s never safe to underestimate lower divisional opponents. Marshall was among the Football Bowl Subdivision teams to lose to a Football Championship Subdivision team in 2007. The New Hampshire Wildcats, ranked No. 12 in the FCS at the time, upset the Thundering Herd 48-35 at Marshall on Sept. 15, 2007. Snyder said he sees many parallels between the Wildcats of 2007 and Salukis of 2009. “They are very close to that New Hampshire team from 2007,” Snyder said. “We still have a lot of guys from that game, and they remember it.” Snyder’s history with the FCS goes much further than that game. Snyder spent six seasons under Jim Tressel during his tenure at the Salukis’ Missouri Valley Conference foe Youngstown State. Starting as an outside linebackers coach, Snyder worked his way up to defensive coordinator as the Penguins won three, thenDivision 1-AA, National Championships.

Snyder said the talent gap between the divisions has closed significantly since his tenure at Youngstown State. “There is not a lot of disparity anymore between us,” Snyder said. “We’re not looking at this game and seeing an easy win. The film doesn’t lie, they have our players’ attention.” The Thundering Herd return eight starters on each side of the ball, including redshirt junior quarterback Brian Anderson. Anderson started the final game of last season against Tulsa, completing 14 of 19 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns. Anderson won the starting job this season over redshirt sophomore Mark Cann, who started the Thundering Herd’s first 11 games last season. Despite only one game of video on him, SIU head coach Dale Lennon said the team knows what to expect from Anderson. “We have enough film on him to know what his strengths are,” Lennon said. “But since it’s the first game, you have to focus more on your own basics and game plans.”

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Berwanger brings leadership Derek Robbins DAILY EGYPTIAN

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Junior outside hitter Jennifer Berwanger took only four games to end a six-year drought. Berwanger was named Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week on Monday, becoming the first Saluki to receive the honor since Kristie Kemner in October of 2002. “It feels really good for me; it was an honor to be named player of the week,” Berwanger said. “I just go out there and do my best every game. I am really excited, and I hope to keep the same level of play all season.”

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here are very few people in volleyball who can play all six rotations and do all the skills as well as she can. — Brenda Winkeler Saluki volleyball head coach

Berwanger was able to claim the award after posting two double-doubles and leading the Salukis to a 4-0 weekend at the NIU Invitational. The two double-doubles increased Berwanger’s career total to 27. Berwanger was also named the MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week. To earn the award, the student-athlete must maintain a cumulative 3.2 grade point average. “Jen brings a lot to the team,” head coach

Brenda Winkeler said. “There are very few people in volleyball who can play all six rotations and do all the skills as well as she can. When we need a big kill, she can deliver.” Berwanger showcased her all-around game her sophomore season as she led SIU in kills and digs on her way to earning a spot on the all-conference team. She was the first Saluki to make first team all-conference since 2005. “It’s really exciting being able to play with her,” freshman setter Rachael Brown said. “I’ve been committed to SIU for two years, and I got to watch her. It’s really awesome being on the same court and playing with her.” During the past two years, Berwanger dominated the court with her sister. The duo of Jennifer and Kristie Berwanger helped lead the team to the Missouri Valley Conference tournament in 2007. Kristie Berwanger graduated at the end of last season, and now Jennifer Berwanger said she has to help pick up the slack. It was certainly a change, but Jennifer Berwanger said the shift in atmosphere would not hamper her this season. “I feel like a little part of me is missing because she was always there for me,” she said. “I miss her, but it’s still fun because I played without her in high school. I just have to lean on my teammates a little more.” Jennifer Berwanger said while she will rely on her teammates more, she is not afraid to step into a leadership position.

EVAN DAVIS | D AILY E GYPTIAN Junior outside hitter Jennifer Berwanger follows the action in a scrimmage Wednesday in Davies Gym. Berwanger was named MVC Player of the Week Monday — the first Saluki volleyball player to earn the award since 2002. “I bring leadership and energy to this team; I try to lead by example,” Berwanger said. “I’m never really satisfied though, with

myself. I’m always trying to improve every aspect of my game. I want to help the team in whatever way I can, and I will do just that.”