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October brings domestic violence awareness Sean Phee

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Three women die every day because of domestic abuse, according to the National Network to End Domestic Violence.

October is domestic violence awareness month, and students and community members are marking the occasion by educating the public on how to prevent this kind of violence.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention domestic violence includes physical violence, sexual violence, threats and

emotional abuse.

Bobbi Knapp, an assistant professor of kinesiology, said domestic violence gets little public attention unless people see it first-hand.

“Even with the more high-profile cases, it seems that true public outrage only appears when the public is made audience to the actual physical attack—such as with Ray Rice,” she said, regarding the recent domestic violence controversy involving an NFL running back.

“However, there are numerous organizations which are attempting to increase public

awareness on this topic.”

Knapp also said American culture may lead to domestic violence.

“It may be appropriate to acknowledge that we have various social norms in our society that may, in various ways, support violence against women which extends into the home,” she said. “The United States is a patriarchal society, and much of that power differential resides on the belief that males are physically superior to women.”

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This spring, SIU is will offer a free online course that is the first of its kind.

Behavior Analysis and Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorders is the university’s first Massive Open Online Course, and is the only course in the country that deals with autism.

Ruth Anne Rehfeldt, professor of behavior analysis and therapy, who will be the instructor, said the eight-week class will serve as an overview for behavior analysis and how it can be used as therapy for people with autism spectrum disorders. She said applied analysis is the only treatment found to help treat these disorders. The course will teach how to provide language, social, leisure and dailyliving skills for those with autism.

“We desperately need people with a behavior analysis background,” Rehfeldt said. “More people are being diagnosed every year.”

One in 68 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website.

Students are not eligible to signup for this class if they are already enrolled at the university, but

Rehfeldt said she hopes the class will bring students to Carbondale.

Rehfeldt said MOOCs have become popular within the last few years and these classes are designed for hundreds of students who are interested in specialty areas. People from all over the world can take these classes.

“These are for people who want to test the waters in a new field,” she said. “They can also help professionals get new skills.”

She said she will use readings, online discussions, video presentations, clinical footage and podcasts she has done with other professionals in the field during the course.

Mark Dixon, coordinator of the behavioral analysis and therapy program, is helping supply information for the class.

Dixon said he will provide video lectures and learning materials he has created through his research.

He said he is excited because of how modern the class is.

“This isn’t just PowerPoints from the Internet,” Dixon said.

“It’s going to blow people away with how innovative it is.”

Rehfeldt said the class will move at a “self-pace.”

“At the end of each week, the class materials will be due,” she said. “But during the week, they are free to move along at their own pace.”

The class is a part of the SIU Rehabilitation Institute and College of Education and Human Services.

Keith Wilson, dean of the College of Education and Human Services, said he is looking forward to the effects the course will have.

“This course will have participants from across the United States enrolled,” Wilson said. “For many, this course will be an introduction to the great faculty that we have not only in the Rehabilitation Institute, but the college and university.”

Rehfeldt said she anticipates100 and 200 individuals registered in the class. They come from six different countries and 22 states, she said.

Carl Flowers, director of the Rehabilitation Institute, said he is encouraged by the course’s recruitment potential.

“As director, I’m excited about offering courses that increase the awareness of the institute and for SIU.” Rehfeldt said individuals who finish the course will receive a certificate of completion.

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Interest in DPS self defense class doubles Gabriella Scibetta Daily Egyptian

The SIU Department of Public Safety is instructing women of all ages to be prepared to fight for their safety in any situation.

Sgt. Chad Beights of DPS who has taught the program for eight years, said the class usually has about 20 people sign up. This year enrollment has doubled, he said.

Beights said the threeday program—which started Wednesday—teaches women the basics of self-defense for everyday life annually since 2002.

“I think with a lot of the stuff recently happening on campus, we have gotten an overwhelming number of responses from people wanting to take the class,” Beights said. “[It’s] to the point where I had to refer people to go to a November class.”

He said concerns about

violence against women in American culture have also spurred more interest.

“I think what’s going on in society, not only in Carbondale, is prompting people to sign up for the class,” he said.

Beights said a majority of participants are students from the university, but some faculty members along with high schoolaged people attend the class.

He said Rape, Aggression, Defense Systems, also known as R.A.D., is the network that developed the certifications and curriculum for the program.

The program includes a lecture, discussion and defense techniques suitable for women of all ages and abilities, according to the R.A.D website. Classes are a minimum of nine hours depending on the instructor.

“Their goal is to develop and enhance the options of

self-defense so they become considerations for women to use,” Beights said.

Brenda Escutia, a senior from Rolling Meadows studying social work, said she thinks the program was beneficial for her.

“The main thing was that the program wasn’t just to teach you some self defense moves or neat tricks, but to basically make you aware of your surroundings to avoid getting in that situation to begin with,” Escuita said.

She said her parents were overprotective with her coming to school here because of the recent criminal activity in Carbondale.

She said when going to the library at night alone, carrying pepper spray was not enough protection for her parent’s standards. Escuita attended the program last year as well.

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I an M ullen D aIly e gyptIan Allyssa Kolenda, left, a freshman from Naperville studying languages, cultures and international studies, and Josie Mitzelfelt, a freshman from Trivoli studying architecture, walk a dog Wednesday around Campus Lake. St. Francis Community Animal Rescue & Education, a shelter in Murphysboro, brought dogs to campus for Rover to the Rescue, an event put together by Dawn Null, wellness coordinator at Student Health Services Wellness Center. “I put this together to give students who are animal lovers and may have left their pet at home a chance to relax during a stressful time before midterms,” Null said.

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Rescued pooches of all sizes and breeds came together to boost the morale of SIU students on Wednesday at the Campus Lake Boat Dock.

The St. Francis CARE animal shelter teamed up with the Wellness and Health Promotion Services to create Rover to the

Rescue—an event that offered students an opportunity to spend time with rescued animals to relieve stress.

Organizers warned participants to keep the dogs away from Campus Lake to avoid the effects of consuming toxic algae. Students were then allowed to check out one animal for the afternoon.

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“The self defense class with Chad and the other girls was very powerful, and it was effective to know those self defense techniques I wouldn’t have known otherwise,” Escuita said.

She said one of the elements of the class was learning how not to go into shock when the attack is taking place because reactions are crucial.

Mckensey Hudson, a sophomore from Corbin, Ky., studying premedicine, said she was excited to join the class.

“I want to learn how to defend

myself; I didn’t go to the one last year and I saw a sign in the dorm about this one,” Hudson said.

Beights said the class also provides resources to the students that are specific to campus life.

“We take it further than just the defense techniques,” he said. “We also take it further than just sexual assault awareness and prevention.

We take it to everyday situations like walking to and from class; being out at night ... [and] everyday living.”

Beights said Carbondale-specific information is included in the curriculum.

“We develop and put in our own information as far as how does it

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pertain to Carbondale, specifically with our resources,” Beights said. He said late-night transportation and two nearby police forces are a couple of those resources.

He said in the final class, women use the techniques they were taught in “real” simulations with a police officer.

Sign-ups for the November class are open. Any women interested in the class can contact Beights at (618)-453-3771 ext. 241 or chadb@ dps.siu.edu.

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Study shows redistricting needs reform in Illinois Dana Stoerger Daily Egyptian

A report published by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute suggests Illinois’ current redistricting process is incredibly political and in need of an overhaul.

Cindi Canary and Kent Redfield wrote a redistricting process review released by the institute in September 2014. This review was commissioned by the nonprofit advocacy group Change Illinois to assess and recommend solutions for the process.

Canary is a policy consultant and advocate of campaign and government reform in Illinois, and Redfield is a professor emeritus of political studies at the University of Illinois-Springfield.

Redistricting is the process in which voting districts are drawn for elections in

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Abby Odior, coordinator of the domestic violence program at The Women’s Center in Carbondale, said although women are prime targets, they are not the only victims. The center is one of the oldest domestic violence centers in the country, according to its website.

“Most at risk are women and children,” Odior said. “We also serve men who are abused by their partners.”

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence released statistics that share the same story. Thirty-three percent of women and 25 percent of men encountered physical violence by their partner in their lifetime, according to the network’s website. More than 10 million men and women experienced physical violence in the United States in 2013, according to the site.

The Department of Justice cites underreporting as a significant issue. Its statistics show that 75 percent of physical assaults by intimate partners are not reported. One of the most common reasons for not reporting domestic violence to police is that victims see incidents as a private or personal matter, according to the US Department of Justice.

Knapp said while statistics show

the state. Gerrymandering is a term used to describe this process; it is an inherently negative term that implies partisanship influence in the process.

“Illinois is a great example of a bad partisan redistricting process,” Canary said. “The current process puts partisanship and incumbency first, which distorts true representation.”

District sizes are initially distributed equally based on population from the U.S. census, then are redrawn by incumbent politicians.

The incumbents draw maps of election districts behind closed doors every 10 years. This allows them to ensure their party has a majority representation in all 102 Illinois districts.

“We strongly believe that not only should the map be drawn in public

view, but that the public should have an opportunity to comment on and influence the map,” Canary said. “Both through public hearings, and by submitting their own proposed maps.”

Canary is not alone on this.

Gubernatorial Republican candidate Bruce Rauner said he feels there needs to be a change as well. He said Illinois should institute term limits of eight years to help prevent politicians from gerrymandering their districts and protecting incumbents.

The Illinois Constitution requires the shape of legislative districts be contiguous and compact. Another core mapmaking principle is “Communities of Interest,” but it is not explicitly referenced in the Illinois constitution. This presents more ambiguity and gives politicians free reign to draw districts as they please, according

to the report.

“We should have rational shapes of districts,” Rauner said. “So the voters can pick their politicians and that is critical to change that culture in Springfield.”

John Jackson of the Paul Simon Institute said a community of interest could have varying definitions, and some of them might overlap other criteria. Some communities may be a certain city or county, or the ethnic makeup of an area.

He said it could also be more intangible, like the media market of the area.

Rauner said he would appoint groups to try to define what these communities are.

“What we need to do is form a commission to make sure we get a bill that is respectful of different communities,” Rauner said. “I have my thoughts and you

will have yours, and we are going to need to bring together a whole bunch of people and get some compromise on that.”

The Illinois Constitution must adhere to the Voter Rights Act of 1965, a Federal law that prohibits racial discrimination of voters.

“There are varying interpretations of what the Voter Rights Act requires when it requires that minorities have recognition,” Jackson said. “It depends on how compact they are how they are spread across a geographical map.”

Canary said Illinois citizens can improve the process, but it is going to take an amendment to the Illinois Constitution.

“To change the process we need to change the Illinois Constitution,” Canary said. “This requires citizens to circulate and sign petitions and most importantly to talk to their friends and neighbors about the issue.”

that this attitude is diminishing, it is still prevalent.

“The sentiment that domestic violence is private may be changing to a small degree,” Knapp said. “Although the media has made visible some high profile cases of domestic abuse, the majority of domestic abuse situations seem to go unnoticed.”

Knapp said public attention is only paid when people see domestic violence firsthand.

“Even with the more high profile cases, it seems that true public outrage only appears when the public is made audience to the actual physical attack - such as with Ray Rice,” she said, regarding the recent domestic violence controversy involving an NFL running back. “However, there are numerous organizations which are attempting to increase public awareness on this topic.”

Odior said people should take action if they suspect someone may be a victim because domestic violence is underreported.

“Talk with them, and let them know that they are not alone, and there’s help for victims of domestic violence,” she said.

Members of the community can help stamp out domestic violence, Odior said.

Knapp agreed that raising awareness is important but said it is vital that American

culture let go of outdated hierarchies, and start seeing women as equal to men.

“Violence in general would be difficult to stamp out altogether. I think as a society we can make inroads in ushering through larger cultural changes which could positively impact, and thus decrease, issues of domestic violence,” Knapp said. “Such changes would help to equalize the relationship between men and women, and allow males a wider range of emotional expression beyond violence.”

Kelly Meloy, an employee of SIU’s Women’s Resource Center, said there are several upcoming events on campus addressing domestic violence students can attend.

“Coming to the events that SIU hosts and becoming educated on the subject can reduce incidents [of domestic violence],” said Meloy, a freshman from Chicago studying business. “The Women’s Center has a 24-hour number to call if you suspect someone is being abused.”

Both the Women’s Resource Center and Carbondale’s Women’s Center have several events planned for the month of October aimed at raising awareness for domestic violence prevention. More information is available on their respective websites.

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St. Francis as well as the dog lounge in the Student Health Center.

Null also said St. Francis was chosen to partner with SIU because it is a no-kill shelter.

“St. Francis takes a lot of rescue animals,” she said. “These animals [get] attention from students and that’s something much needed for them.”

Diane Daugherty, founder of the St. Francis CARE shelter, said the event gave the shelter a chance to recruit students to help the foundation.

“We rely on a lot of students for volunteer help,” she said. “The event is a win-win because students get to give love to these animals for the afternoon and the animals get to be loved.”

She said she founded the shelter because of the high unwanted pet population in southern Illinois.

Dan Griffin, a sophomore from Orland Park on the marketing team for the Recreation Center, said the event helped make students aware of other upcoming activities.

“It’s still really nice outside, and we want to promote all of the other outdoor events going on as well,” he said.

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Nicole Gutierrez, a junior from Oswego studying therapeutic recreation, said the event lets students give affection to other animals that they cannot give to their own.

“I’m a member of the Student Recreation Society, and someone from my group mentioned the event,” she said. “I think this is a good cause because a lot of people are used to comforting their animals at home and here they have a chance to give some love.”

Avona Greene, a freshman from Champaign studying healthcare management, said the event gave her a chance to take a break from schoolwork and relax.

“I love animals and they have caring personalities, and being able to hold and touch them is a great stress reliever,” she said. “Especially after you’ve spent your whole night writing papers and studying.”

Dawn Null, organizer of Rover to the Rescue, said St. Francis received a $100 grant from the American College Health Foundation to create stress-reliving events for students.

This grant also funded supplies for

P ulse Becky G: Another female caught

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Is there a campaign to make all Top 40 hits by female artists sound like an endless stroll through Forever 21?

Consider the latest from Becky G, the Mexican American rapper from Inglewood, Calif., whose mix of Disney-like cuteness, street smarts and lyrics representing her family, her neighborhood and La Raza had me guessing she’d be one of the few to break through with her voice intact.

But then I went on YouTube and saw her “Shower” video.

It opens with the 17-year-old on a bed covered with CoverGirl products and her own effervescence. Over a canned club beat she sings about a boy: “Got me feeling like I can’t be without ya ... Well you’re the reason why I’m dancing in the mirror and singing in the shower. La La Di, La La Da, La La Da.” Cut to a scene of Becky G in a mesh top and miniskirt, singing in the shower.

If there were a pop-music equivalent of the Bechdel test for lyrics sung by a female—in movies and fiction two women must talk about something other than a guy—“Shower” would fail. More notably, the song also fails the Becky G test.

I heard “Shower” several times on the radio this summer, but until that YouTube moment, I had no idea it was her.

Why? Because “Shower” sounds like Ariana Grande, who sounds like Selena Gomez, who sounds like that other girl who sounds like Katy Perry.

It does not sound like the Becky G, who once rapped on top of a rusted-out car about taco trucks, poverty and her dad who works “his fingers to the bone.”

At the risk of sounding like a truther

(and for the record, I really do believe Stevie Wonder is blind and Elvis is dead), regressions like Becky G’s are starting to feel like part of a conspiracy to neutralize every original female voice in pop.

Don’t get me wrong, we need stupid “Wrecking Ball” moments. Perry’s “Roar,” for instance, is a personal favorite—empowering in a fistpunching- through-cotton-candy sort of way.

From ABBA to Iggy Azalea, empty calories are part of our pop culture food pyramid. But pink sparkly junk food shouldn’t be the only thing on our plate.

When is that last time you heard a new female rapper break through in the vein of, say, Kendrick Lamar or Frank Ocean? What about high-profile female rockers competing with the Black Keys or Jack White? Surely there are Ed Sheeran types, girl singer-songwriters chasing him up the charts?

And before you even go there, Lorde can’t carry that entire mantel.

Remember, the New Zealand teen is considered “a fluke” for taking over with “Royals”— a song that isn’t perky or about a boy. She’s a party in reverse, an anomaly who had to incubate her voice on an island, thousands of miles away from the influence of a desperate American record industry.

Becky G, the rapper a.k.a. Rebecca Gomez, was 14 when 41-year-old producer-songwriter Dr. Luke (who’s made hits for Lady Gaga, Kesha, Miley Cyrus and Perry, including the anthem “Roar”) discovered her via videos she’d posted of herself rapping over hits by stars.

Wearing a baggy hoodie and smiling to expose a Mike Tyson gap between her teeth, she rapped “Two brothers, a little sister,” over Jay Z and Kanye’s

“Otis.” “I wish the money from my deal would come a little quicker. My daddy’s workin’ 80 hours a week. I love him more than I’m lovin’ this beat.”

She also rhymed about a failed record deal she once had where they tried to make her sound like something she wasn’t.

The second time around, Becky G was introduced into a system that’s created many of today’s hits. Often described as song factories, highpowered producers like Dr. Luke or Max Martin employ teams of chartgaming beat makers, music writers and lyricists to come up with winning material. They match the song to the girl and with careful planning and luck a hit is born.

While the Justin Biebers of the world also get pumped through that same mill, there are other avenues open for men who are vying for the mainstream but would prefer not to sound like a Jonas to get there. The boys also don’t require stripper-pole themes like the girls who have to walk the line (in heels) between Hello Kitty and Hustler.

Becky G has been trotted out for the past few years to do guest vocals on tracks with other high-grossing personalities (enter Pitbull). Test marketing has become more and more the norm in a music industry that needs sure bets far more than it needs to nurture new original voices.

No one knows this better than “Tik Tok” star Kesha, who is seemingly trying to exit the very labyrinth Becky recently entered.

The singer-songwriter was 18 when she signed up with Dr. Luke and became Ke$ha. Now 27, the tall blond who sang “Don’t stop, make it pop, DJ blow my speakers up” seems ready to leave the party.

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Candlefish brings their developed sound to Hangar 9 Spotlight on the Bars

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As a band develops, instrumental selection comes into play to reach a specific sound. Whether it is horns or specific synth patches, a band always reaches for a distinct vision.

An up-and-coming band in the local music scene has been doing just that. Candlefish is a jamband, electronic combo that has played in southern Illinois for more than a year.

“Our sound is like a jam band that is influenced by electronic music,” lead guitarist Blake Bledsoe said.

The band consists of Bledsoe on guitar/vocals, Adam Huellen on drums, Troy Hutchens on percussion, Dave Palm on bass guitar/vocals, Chad Weber on keys/vocals and Lucas Beck on saxophone.

Bledsoe said the band met through mutual friends at SIU. Beck was recently added to the lineup a couple months ago, Bledsoe said.

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Being a local band, Candlefish is no stranger to the Hangar 9 crowd and is described by Bledsoe as the band’s “home base.”

This Saturday, Candlefish returns to Hangar 9.

“Hangar is awesome. It’s a great venue and a great opportunity… the crowd response is always great there. We always see a good turnout,” he said. “We couldn’t be happier with Hangar, honestly.

We love it.”

Bledsoe said the band is looking forward to playing live shows in the near future and hopefully breaking into the festival scene.

“We’re currently in the process of booking out of town and we have some stuff lined up for out of town,” he said. “Next summer we plan on hitting the festival circuit and just see how far we can go.”

Cover for the show is $3. Doors open at 9 p.m. and show starts at 10 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information, visit the Facebook event page.

Chase Myers can be reached at cmyers@dailyegyptian.com, on Twitter @chasemyers_DE or at 536-3311 ext. 273

Musician talks wineries, influence and the meaning of “low dog”

Q&A Chase Myers

“He has a lot of jazz influences and classical training,” he said.

“So we’re kind of just trying to bring him into our mindset and allow our arrangements to be more complementing toward each other, opposed to having a lead instrument.”

Bledsoe said the band had to adjust to the addition, but it has been a unique experience.

“It has opened up a lot of doors for us,” he said.

Bledsoe said they are influenced by an array of music ranging from current touring acts such as Lotus and Umphrey’s Mcgee, electronic music producers, Grateful Dead and Rush.

“One of the things that relates us kind of close to electronic music is just the way that we develop an idea to make a song that’s driven around repetition and melody, rather than just taking solos,” he said.

In contrast to electronic structural influence, Candlefish incorporates a more classical style of lyricism and harmony arrangement in relation to that of bands like the Grateful Dead or the Allman Brothers Band, Bledsoe said.

Rustle Hill Winery in Cobden welcomes classic blues group Low Dog Band this Friday for Librafest, a celebration of October birthdays.

The band consists of Marty “Low Dog” Davis on vocals and guitar, Douglas Flummer on bass and DeLance Montgomery on drums.

The group Low Dog and Stringz also play around the southern Illinois area, which consists of Davis and Shawn Harmon on acoustic guitar.

The Rustle Hill show marks the band’s second performance as a collective, in which they play authentic blues style music with hints of southern soul.

The Daily Egyptian spoke with Davis about his experience playing at southern Illinois wineries.

How did the band get started?

Low Dog and Stringz is a twopiece. We’re like refugees from the band scene. We were bandleaders for years so it’s kind of like two up-front, show off guys that formed a two-piece. My band is new and this Friday at Rustle hill is the second time we’ve played in

public. I attempted retirement at the beginning of the year from the band thing, but it’s hard to give up.

In the acoustic thing, you don’t get to play as many bogus solos, and it’s all about the bogus solos, so I’m being drawn back. I’m joking when I say this is my last band. I’m going to try it one more time.

How would you describe the music scene in southern Illinois?

I can tell you how it has changed here. Basically from the mid-‘90s to now, it went from blues, which was the hottest thing and what I played at the time, to hillbilly or what people call Americana. I didn’t hop on the bandwagon. I was always drawn to blues I’ve actually been living in Carbondale within the city limits the whole time. This is the only scene I know.

Who are your musical influences?

Muddy Waters is who really drew me to blues music and captured my attention. My two big guys were Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. Johnny Winters was also one of my influences. He just recently passed away, but he was really the first white cat playing the blues.

He was like the first Stevie Ray. As far as other music went, I listened and was drawn to rhythm and blues music as a kid, you know?

I was into Al Green, Temptations and that kind of stuff. I really like rhythmic type of music, and I like nice melodies. I was heavily into reggae once I found out about it.

I also like my hard rock—AC/DC, Aerosmith, Ted Nugent. I’m a child of the ‘70s, so really my influences are across the board and it shows in my playing.

How do you like playing the wineries?

It’s good, because there are usually people there. You don’t end up playing for empty rooms. I also start to ask people where they are from, because they’re from all over the place. They travel pretty far to come here. You don’t have the same kind of people watching you so it’s much more diverse and slightly more mature.

What does it mean to be a “low dog?”

The name kind of implies it. I am the low dog of the Carbondale scene. No one has been doing it as long as I have at my level, and I’ve been treated bad at every turn. But hey, I’ve decided to embrace it. It’s not just the name—it’s the position.

Chase Myers can be reached at cmyers@dailyegyptian.com, on Twitter @chasemyers_DE or 536-3311 ext. 273

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 9 — You’re gaining a distinct advantage, with the Moon in your sign today and tomorrow. Finish an old project. Following through makes a good impression. Go ahead and be more assertive. Find out what you need.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

ACROSS 1 Kid-lit classic “__, Plain and Tall” 6 Dust Bowl refugees 11 Part of many a texting request 14 Unborn, after “in” 15 “It’s a Wonderful Life” director 16 Pitcher rim 17 *Tricky puzzle 19 Tenn. neighbor 20 Commuter’s woe 21 Astronomy : Urania :: poetry : __ 22 Basic chord 24 City between Paris and Marseille 25 “Just this time ...”

27 Mensa membership consideration, perhaps 30 Most plucky 31 Myanmar, formerly 32 SeaWorld attraction 33 Stonestreet of “Modern Family” 36 Actress Wasikowska 37 *“Let me give it a shot?”

40 __ Today 41 Essentially fatfree 43 Credit report blot 44 Film with dusty streets, typically 46 Seconds flat 48 Eight dry gallons 49 “Hiya!”

51 Genesis creator 52 Pasture measures 53 User’s shortcut 55 Meditation beginning?

58 Marine pronoun 59 *Historic route west 62 Noir hero 63 Large jazz combo 64 Tourist __ 65 Origin of an eggshaped spaceship 66 Locations 67 Praise DOWN 1 Alg. or geog.

2 Razor brand 3 20 quires

Today is a 9 — Relax in hot tub or sauna. Ignore a friend’s kidding.

Peace and quiet soothe your psyche.

Your dreams seem prophetic today and tomorrow. If communications break down, take five and clarify upon consideration. Track shipping. Take it easy.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 9 — You work exceptionally well with others over the next two days. Listen to intuition, body language and emotions. Let your team dig for the details. Clean up, and stash the surplus after portioning out.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 9 — Advance your career today and tomorrow. Ask for way more than you expect, without attachment. There’s a test involved.

Lay a question to rest. Re-commit to a dream you share. Bless it with water.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 9 — Make time for an outing over the next few days.

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4 First name in shipping 5 Bee’s nectar reservoir 6 Vast expanse 7 Longtime pitcher Jim with the nickname “Kitty” 8 By its very nature, in law 9 Afore 10 “Being and Nothingness” philosopher 11 *Unvarnished facts 12 Fragrant bloom 13 Fictional falcon seeker 18 Relaxed pace 23 Left the runway 24 Apollo lander, briefly 26 General Bradley 27 AT and PS/2 computers 28 Nestlé __ 29 Calamity, and what’s literally hidden in the answers to starred clues 30 Complain 32 “Be right with you”

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34 “Ah! Say no more” 35 Poet Sandburg 38 Like New Mexico’s climate, largely 39 “Darned if I know!”

42 Style 45 Cool-cucumber link 47 Poultry magnate John et al.

48 Alpine capital

Travels, studies and investigation reveal mysterious adventures. Take video footage and record your notes. Work and put money away. Provide (and appreciate) excellent service.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 9 — Put away provisions for the future. Imagine that your writing is completed. Don’t miss a meeting. Maintain family finances in order over the next couple of days. You can transform a situation that’s been troubling.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 9 — Partnering is essential for the next two days. Vivid feelings and expression of love occupy you. Let your actions do your talking.

Co-workers understand the situation.

Heed critics. Put your heart into your efforts.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 9 — The next two days form an intense work phase. A feisty argument could arise, if you let it.

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49 Must 50 Yellowish pigment 51 Highland Games participants 54 “A Death in the Family” author 55 Agreement 56 Wealthy, in Juárez 57 Ben Gurion airline 60 King at Versailles 61 King in old Rome

Focus on the job at hand. Give criticism privately, praise publicly. Join forces with someone who shares your spiritual view.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 9 — Set long-term goals with your sweetheart, over the next few days. Keep in touch with family. Get yourself a special treat. The next two days are lucky in love. Compromise is required. Listen to each other.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 9 — Attend to household matters today and tomorrow.

Others offer inspiration and enthusiasm.

Listen carefully. Realize a home dream.

Produce thrilling results with color and organization. A celebratory meal may be in order.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 9 —Devour your fascinating studies. Ignore distractions.

Deep focus comes easily... take advantage.

Write, record or prepare a presentation.

Your muses sing to you. Find what you need nearby. Bury a treasure for later.

Sports

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Red Devils eye first playoff berth since 1996 Thomas Donley Daily Egyptian

On the heels of its first winning football season of the 21st century, Murphysboro High School is focused on a higher goal.

The Red Devils have their sights set on making the playoffs for the first time since 1996.

After a 5-4 campaign in 1999, Murphysboro suffered through 12 consecutive losing seasons, and five winless years.

Senior captain Daniel Bower said the difference for Murphysboro the past two years has been the effort the players have put forth.

“We had a lot of talent in the past few years, but they didn’t work hard,” Bower said. “We don’t have as much talent, but we’ve got more kids and they’re working a lot harder.”

Coach Gary Carter took over in 2011. Murphysboro’s program hadn’t finished above .500 since the Clinton administration when Carter was hired.

He went to work to change the culture of Murphysboro football.

“When I came here, kids weren’t used to the way I do things,” Carter said. “They had to learn a new way of doing things and different expectations.

I try to hold everybody accountable, including myself, and the kids have bought into that.”

Carter preaches focus and effort to his players, both on and off the field.

Off to a 4-2 start this year, Murphysboro is one win away from its second-straight winning season. This year, senior captain Austin Helfrich said he will not be satisfied with simply a winning regular season. “[Last year] was special,” Helfrich said. “But obviously, [this] year we’ve got to take it to the next step and go to the playoffs.”

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Murphysboro Red Devils head coach Gary Carter gives instructions to his team during practice Wednesday at Murphysboro High School. Carter, who has been head since 1996. Currently, the team holds a 4-2 record. Murphysboro will play Harrisburg High School Friday in Murphysboro.

The Red Devils’ success in 2014 has come from their ground game. Junior Clay Rendleman leads Murphysboro with 679 rushing yards this season, but Carter keeps the attack balanced.

The Red Devils have had at least five backs record carries in every game so far, and have had four players run for at least 86 yards in a game.

Junior quarterback Braden Miller is also averaging 108.3 passing yards per game.

Murphysboro’s two losses came to Carterville and Herrin, two teams with one loss between them.

Carter said those games helped prepare the Red Devils for potential playoff matchups.

“We’re going to have to play a little bit better than what we played in those games if we want to win games like that,” Carter said. “Those are big games.”

After the 63-6 victory over

Frankfort, Murphysboro will finish its season with games against three teams without winning records.

The Red Devils’ next opponent, Harrisburg, will bring its 3-3 record to Murphysboro for a week 7 matchup. The Red Devils travel to one-win Benton in week 8 and finish the regular season at home with Du Quoin, which is 3-3.

“We’ve just got to finish strong,” senior captain Austin Hoppenstedt

said. “We can’t look over any team from here on out.”

If Murphysboro does finish strong, it could find itself not only playing in, but hosting a playoff game. Members of the team anticipate a large show of support from the Murphysboro community.

“I don’t think there would be a seat open, and nowhere to park,” Rendleman said. “They might be [parked] down the whole driveway.”

Women’s tennis hosts Saluki Fall Classic Austin Miller Daily Egyptian

The SIU women’s tennis players are looking for some home cooking to nourish them to victory this weekend.

The Salukis host Eastern Illinois University for the Saluki Fall Classic, their first home match of the season.

Coach Audra Anderson said the Classic is coming at a good time for the team. After a rough start on the road, she thinks the home-field advantage will benefit the team.

“Not having to deal with the tax of traveling and lack of sleep will serve the team well,” she said. “We are fired up and ready to rebound from the conference tournament.”

The Salukis beat the Panthers last fall, but lost to them in the following spring. Anderson said the team is excited to avenge the loss.

She said the team has dealt with a couple injuries, but those injured will be ready to play.

Senior Natasha Tomishima said the new players will gain the most experience from this weekend’s games.

“It is always good to have home games, and they have never played at home before so they might not have the same pressure on them

as on the road,” she said. “They might enjoy having someone cheering for them.”

Freshman Vitoria Beirao said she is excited to hear the warm welcome of Saluki fans for the first time.

“We have been traveling and we see students and friends cheering on those girls,” Beirao said. “Now we are going to get that cheering and support. When you have people cheering for you and shouting for you, it gives you confidence.”

Beirao, a native of Curitiba, Brazil, said even though she’s excited to debut at home, she’s still affected by nerves.

“I am nervous because of the responsibility I have as a player,” she said. “But if I give 100 percent and stay calm, I will do good. We are practicing here every day, so I know the courts.”

Tomishima nursed an abdominal strain, but said she will play fully healthy for the first time this season.

Arkansas State was supposed to play in the Classic, but had to withdraw because of overwhelming injuries. Coach Anderson said the Red Wolves were down to two

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healthy players and couldn’t send a full team to compete.

Tomishima said she is not fazed by the absence of Arkansas State or by the presence Eastern Illinois.

“It doesn’t matter who we’re

playing,” she said. “All of these teams are good teams.”

Beirao agrees with Tomishima and said she has to be intense and play to win.

Anderson said the meet may be

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played indoors at the off-campus Sports Blast facility because of inclement weather.

Austin Miller can be reached at amiller@dailyegyptian.com.