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misdemeanor or felony, with penalties
Mayor to students: Don’t drink so much
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Carbondale ordinance has a minimum $250 fine for underage possesion and
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Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry wants students to step up their drinking game, and no, he does not mean chug more booze. Having been dubbed “Drunktober” on social media, Unofficial Halloween — which begins Friday — is followed by Homecoming, Halloween and Tour de Carbondale to create four consecutive weekends of parties across the city. City administrators are taking extra precautions along with urging students to be responsible with alcohol consumption. Henry, who said he did not participate in parties like these during his time as a student at SIUC during the late 1960s, said the large-scale events encourage unsafe binge-drinking to students. Henry said the city cannot legislate the parties out of existence, so it is up to the students and the Carbondale Police Department to maintain safety at these events. “Get out and have a good time,” Henry said. “Try to eat some food, try to drink some water. We all know the effects of alcohol and we all know the next day isn’t pleasant either.” Each year, 599,000 students between the age of 18-24 are unintentionally injured while under the influence of alcohol, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Disc-jockey Alex Corn, a junior from Crystal Lake studying hospitality tourism, entertained crowds at Solar Bear — another well-known local drinking event — in August of this year and will close out Tour de Carbondale at the party-on-wheel’s final stop under the stage name MCMC. Corn said performances aside, he attends these events because they are fun, but recognizes the risks involved with heavy drinking.
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19 years old is the minimum age to enter a bar in Carbondale.
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The non-drinkers guide: On-Campus:
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Friday: “Trainwreck” screening 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Student Center Auditorium
Friday: Salsa Dance Night 10 p.m. Social House in Carbondale
Metropolis 7:30 p.m. Shryock Auditorium Students: $6
Jekyll & Hyde performance 7 p.m. John A. Logan College
Saturday: Festival Latino 1 p.m. Sam Rinella Field Improv’s The Limit 3 p.m. Student Center Missouri
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Saturday: Mount Vernon Fall Festival Downtown Mount Vernon 5-9 p.m. The Unexpected Guest Varsity Center for the Arts 7:30 p.m. $8 for students
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“Over-consumption [of alcohol] is a big problem,” Corn said. “If people were more aware of themselves and their drinking I think a lot less accidents would happen. A lot less people would end up getting tickets or end up in the hospital.” Last year, the Carbondale Police Department arrested or gave citations to 60 people during the weekend of Unofficial Halloween. Of the 60, 31 were SIUC students. At Aspen Court Apartments during this year’s Solar Bear, police said they used pepper spray to disperse a crowd to safely remove someone from the area. Police issued 27 citations during this year’s Solar Bear, including 19 for underage possession or consumption of alcohol. “Our police officers did an excellent job of handling the situation and waited as long as they possibly could — until they felt physically threatened — to use the pepper spray,” Henry said. Corn said he does not think the Carbondale police are out to get the students, and during Tour, they even help
block traffic to protect cycling students. He said the police should continue to serve the students and not interfere with people who are just trying to have a good time. Events like Solar Bear and Unofficial Halloween attract out-oftown people to Carbondale and can benefit local businesses financially. Last year, Brian Swaboda, manager at Harbaugh’s Cafe, told the Daily Egyptian the restaurant saw a 15 to 20 percent increase in business. Corn said his friends who visit the city for these events are amazed by the scale, and believes the university’s party-school reputation is likely good for enrollment because young adults like to have fun. Henry said the rowdy reputation likely contributed to the drop in university enrollment after its 1991 peak. “I think it hurts enrollment because parents are afraid to send their kids here,” Henry said. “Parents just didn’t want their kids going to a party school. They’re paying all of this good money they want them to come here to work.” Henry said the city’s police department is different now than 30 years ago. “They have completely different approaches to crowd control and
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interacting with people that have had too much to drink or too much to smoke,” he said. Carbondale Police Department could be reached for comment by press time. As obtained by the Daily Egyptian through a Freedom of Information Act request, the department is scheduled to have 19 officers patrolling on Friday and Saturday. The department would not release what sort of crowd-control equipment it will have available to officers. However, Henry said the police actively watch Internet activity related to the large-scale events. “Our police are aware of them — they monitor social media — they watch for these things and they know where they’re happening,” Henry said. “We automatically have officers in the area.” Corn said people need to look out for one another all the time, but especially at big parties when large volumes of alcohol are involved. He said party-goers should not tolerate fighting because the events are not supposed to promote violence. Rather, they offer students an opportunity to have fun, build friendships and be themselves.
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Largest college focuses on enrollment and retention CORY RAY | @CORYRAY_DE
With recent budget cuts, the College of Liberal Arts must learn to be less liberal with spending money. The college, which is the largest on campus, was given a total budget cut of $673,000, or 2.5 percent, for this fiscal year. Despite the cut, Dean Meera Komarraju said the college did not cut any of its programs. Komarraju became dean on July 1 amid the budget cut crisis, and said the decisions regarding cuts were made before she entered office. Since then, Komarraju has worked to ensure the college can retain its programs. Anticipating upcoming cuts, the dean’s office set aside a portion of money from savings to accommodate the loss. Other funds come from vacant staff positions that the college chose to leave unfilled for this year. The money reserved for those salaries will go to
satisfy the cut. Komarraju said the college has, as of now, not seen a reduction of graduate assistantships — a demographic that SIU System President Randy Dunn said may experience some of the hardest hits. While the college cannot control the state budget, Komarraju believes by focusing on aspects it can control, like enrollment and retention, the effects of the budget will become less noticeable. “We don’t have a lot of money, but we have people. We have talented people,” Komarraju said. To increase enrollment, the college will make more appearances at college fairs than in the past, and Komarraju asked all of the college’s 17 departments to participate. Regarding retention, Komarraju encouraged every department to assist students on academic probation. For new students, the college is focusing on creating an increased sense of belonging by appearing at orientation and
personally welcoming students. Sierra Scroggins, a freshman studying psychology from Chicago, attended the psychology department’s welcome party. Scroggins, who wants to be a clinical psychologist in the future, said the party specifically helped her learn about how to pursue her interests. Scroggins also met students from her major that she spends time with outside of class. “It’s nice having people in your major and making friends with them,” Scroggins said. Komarraju said efforts to increase alumni relations and encouraging faculty and graduate students to apply for grants. Grants and alumni donations will provide a net in case the budget should fall according to Komarraju. “I have a good feeling that tomorrow will be a better day,” Komarraju said. “I still say, okay, let’s try to do as much of it as we can in a more frugal way, but let’s to do it.”
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Syed Irfan Ashraf has experienced war firsthand — and lived to tell the tale. Ashraf, a doctoral candidate in mass communication, will present a screening and critique of his 2009 New York Times documentary “Class Dismissed: The Death of Female Education” at 5 p.m. on Thursday in the Lesar Law School Auditorium. As co-producer, Ashraf worked with foreign correspondent Adam B. Ellis to share the story of Malala Yousafzai — the young Pakistani girl who became the focal point of international attention during the height of military conflict in Swat Valley.
In 2012 Yousafzai survived being shot in the head by Taliban gunmen for voicing her belief that women in Pakistan should be allowed an education. In 2014, 17-year-old Yousafzai became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner for her contribution to the resistance of Taliban’s suppression of female education in Pakistan. “Malala became a beacon for us,” Ashraf said. But Ashraf said Yousafzai is just part of a large and complex story – the beginning of which has been long overlooked by prominent media outlets reporting from the sidelines. While he is happy to see her personal success, Ashraf said he wishes she
would be recognized as something other than a martyr. “This is a limited approach — very imperial approach — to the thirdworld problems,” Ashraf said. Ashraf was an associate professor of journalism at the University of Peshawar in Pakistan before reporting for DAWN, a national Pakistani publication, and as a “fixer” for The New York Times. Peshawar was “an island of peace in a sea of terror,” Ashraf said, and coverage of Swat was coming from large media outlets in urban centers hundreds of miles away from the center of conflict. For the rest of the story, please visit www.dailyegyptian.com
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‘The Nathan Drake Collection’ is a treasure rediscovered GRANT MEYER | @GrantMeyerDe
“X” marks the spot in this treasure trove of excellent game content. “Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection” is a compilation and remaster of Naughty Dog’s Uncharted trilogy. The games are a story driven action-adventure series starring Nathan Drake, a modern day version of Indiana Jones, who is not above stealing but only kills when he has to. Players will scour ancient temples and crypts to find hidden treasures. Adding more tension to the situation, players also fight pirates and terrorists who are competing for the same treasures and have nefarious purposes in mind. Gameplay is a mix of third-person shooting, puzzle solving and platforming, which are well-balanced and rarely dull. Storytelling has always been a strong point for the Uncharted series and whether a player is new or returning, the narratives are fun and engaging with charming characters and epic moments. Speaking of epic, Uncharted is known for its cinematic action moments. Improved resolution makes them feel more alive. Whether Drake is scaling a derailed train, hanging off the edge of a cliff or climbing cargo that is falling out of a crashing airplane, theses games are filled with adrenalinepumping moments. The graphical power of the PS4 makes Sony’s flagship
series sexier than ever. “Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune,” the first game in the series, holds up adequately for a game from 2007, but still feels aged compared to the other two games in the collection. Meanwhile, “Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception” sports the highest quality visuals of the trio. However, “Uncharted 2: Among Thieves” is still the best of the series. It drastically upgrades its gameplay from the original, in addition to stronger storytelling and less frustration than the third game. Unfortunately, the game really reminded me of how clunky the core shooting gameplay is. It is not poor, but it is shockingly unimpressive for a series so highly praised. Comparing it to other top tier third-person shooters, such as Gears of War, it is clear the shooting in Uncharted is lacking. Fortunately, the games makes up for it with the elements mentioned earlier. The only real issue is the lack of additional features. Other compilations such as “Halo: That Master Chief Collection” or “Rare Replay” compile all the games into a unified interface and add various bonus features. “Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection” has a main screen that simply navigates players to each game. All features from the original games are included, but the package still feels like it is missing something. There is a new speed run mode, but all it adds is a timer at the top of the screen while playing the game, which makes me wonder why it was included in the first place. Oddly enough, the package removes the multiplayer originally part of the second and third games. The game is
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not any worse because the multiplayer was never anything special, but some fans might be disappointed it was not included. Overall, “Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection” is a great package containing some of the best games of the previous generation and completely worth the price.
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A mile in her shoes Jacob Kupres, a sophomore from Oak Lawn studying computer science and a member of Kappa Alpha Order — Zeta Sigma Chapter finishes a march protesting domestic violence Wednesday. Although he participated in the event last year, Kupres learned his cousin was a victim of domestic violence. “It kind of hit on a personal level,” Kupres said. He said this event is mainly geared toward men, but sororities or anyone can come walk with the protest. The walk is an annual event hosted by the Interfraternity Council. J ACOB W IEGAND @JacobWiegand_DE
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Today’s Birthday (10/15/15). This is a year of personal discovery. Navigate big changes by finding the spiritual thread. Speak from your heart, and ask for what you want. Social networking provides results. Career expansion sparks new priorities this spring. After next
autumn, your plans come to fruition, inciting a work surge. Propagate love. 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 an 8 -- Keep it simple. Pu sh for what you belie ve, w it h Ma rs t rine Pluto. You r tea m c a n help. C onsistent steady pre ssu re work s... avoid forcing a n issue. T he more you put in, t he more you get out. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -Today is a 9 -- More work leads to more benefits. Ask for what you’ve been promised. Try a new recipe or restaurant. Share something tasty with your partner. Eat well, rest well and pour energy into your collaboration. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -Today is a 9 -- Massive effort pays off (especially over the long haul), with Mars trine Pluto. Now is the time for
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big ideas. Take advantage of a lucky break. Harness your creative fire. Get expert coaching, and keep practicing. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -Today is a 9 -- Give a big push. A rush job could lead to long-term benefit (with Mars trine Pluto). Build the passion level. You know what to say to motivate your crew. Get necessary equipment. Negotiate, rather than demanding. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Slow and steady gets it right the first time. Abundance is available. Stick close to home. Strengthen your infrastructure for long-term support. Keep your workspace clear. Listen to family feedback. Kids have the best ideas. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Persistent communications get through. Patiently keep in action. Steady moves work better than impulsive ones. Imagine positive outcomes. Sell stuff you don’t
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need. Engage in a conversation and energize it for a shared goal. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -Today is a 9 -- The more you study, the more your team wins. Heed a warning. Use confidential information to advance. Try something completely new and unexplored. Draw on resources you’ve been saving for a special occasion. Develop your natural talents. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -Today is a 9 -- Finish a job before it’s due. You’re energized ... take advantage to power ahead. Friends are there for you. Go public with your plan. Share your enthusiasm. Long-term benefit comes from short-term coordinated action now. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Feed your inspiration by making reminders of what you love and posting them where you can see them. Maintain optimism about a new leadership role. Friends give you
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a boost. You’re gaining respect. You’re especially persuasive. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 9 -- Your partner can get farther than you can now. Find a safe place for your money. Offer guidance. Get your partner involved. Success is your reward. Follow the logic trail. Lively music sets the tone. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -Today is a 9 -- Keep up a steady rhy thm. L et a pa rtner ta ke the lead sometimes. Ca reer choices expa nd natura lly. Finish a project a nd devote yourself to the process. Keep a n open mind. Commit to bold action, once you’ve chosen direction. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -Today is a 9 -- Your career situation takes a mega leap. Act quickly and make a good impression. Put in extra effort. Focus on your work. Your conscientiousness makes you look stronger. Pay attention, smile and give it everything you’ve got.
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Sycamore offensive line stands tall, still for Bell’s 10-point plan State sophomore quarterback Matt Adam’s playing style. “He’s really mobile,” Flyger said. “We want to be careful with being too overaggressive on the pass rush to make sure that he isn’t getting outside. We want to go and get after him and do the best we can up front.” The Salukis are tied with South Dakota State for fifth in the MVFC in sacks recorded defensively with nine. Indiana State is fifth in the MVFC in rushing offense, despite its leading rusher, junior running back Roland Genesy, averaging 50.8 yards per game. Adam has gained more yards on the ground than any other Sycamore, but his yards lost on sacks bring his net yardage down to third highest on the team. Flyger said the Sycamores’ size can wear down a defensive line. “You’ve got to be ready to go,” Flyger said. “That’s kind of par for the course in our league. You’re going to find a big group of guys every week that are going to come after you.”
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Indiana State has the biggest starting offensive line in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, but that does not mean they offer the best protection. The average Sycamore starting offensive lineman stands six-feet, six inches and weighs 330 pounds. Indiana State has allowed 25 sacks through five games, the most in the MVFC. SIU senior defensive tackle Raysean Golden said the Sycamores’ front five will challenge the Salukis’ discipline. “You’ve got to be stronger and more fundamental with what you want to do,” Golden said. They’re really big guys, and they’re going to be fundamentally sound. We have to use our athleticism to our advantage.” The Sycamores’ average of five sacks allowed per game ties with Mississippi Valley State for the worst in the Football Championship Subdivision. SIU defensive line coach Austin Flyger said part of the reason is Indiana
Youngstown State University - 6’6”
University of Northern Iowa - 6’5”
Western Illinois University - 6’4”
South Dakota University - 6’5”
South Dakota State University - 6’4”
North Dakota State University - 6’5”
Missouri State University - 6’5”
Indiana State University - 6’6”
Illinois State University - 6’5”
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Average sizes of starting offensive linemen
Average weight (in pounds) SIU - 295 Ibs
Illinois State University - 299 Ibs Indiana State University - 330 Ibs Missouri State University - 309 Ibs North Dakota State University - 301 South Dakota State University 289 South Dakota University - 297 Ibs Western Illinois University - 292 University of Northern Iowa - 300 Youngstown State - 320 Ibs
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TJ Price | @TJPrice_DE SIU Director of Athletics Tommy Bell poses for a portrait in his office on Oct. 6.
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SIU Director of Athletics James ‘Tommy’ Bell’s 10-point plan, Restoring the Glory, will not be affected by budget cuts. The SIU athletic department received a 10 percent cut in appropriated funds as part of the university’s overall $13.5 million budget reduction. “[Bell] has had time to prepare for the budget cuts that were handed out,” SIU President Randy Dunn said. “He doesn’t delegate his work off to others — he does what needs to be done. In that respect, I feel that he is a blue-collar athletic director.” Income from ticket sales and donations aide the athletic department financially with development of special projects — including new facilities. “That’s the beauty, [athletics] can control our own destiny, donors will ask us what special projects they can invest in,” Bell said. “We can generate $10,000 from six different people that will offset other expenses. We have that luxury.” There are no significant changes to athletic personnel on the horizon, Bell said. Bell served as athletic director at Western Illinois from 2013-15 and Indiana Purdue Fort-Wayne from 2007-13. Dunn said his experience made the decision-making process to hire him easier.
Bell previously served as the associate director of institutional advancement for Saluki Athletics from 2001-07, where his duties included financial and budget reporting for the university, meaning he already has relationships set up with donors, Dunn said. As director of athletics, Bell’s 10-point plan includes creating new donor opportunities and re-branding the Saluki Athletic Scholarship fund. Bell started the fund while he was director of institutional advancement, but it has not had a new brochure in three years. Bell plans to create new opportunities by becoming more transparent in where donations are being allocated to, as well as discovering new income streams. “Whether someone is donating $3,000 or $30, they need to know that money is helping a student receive an education,” he said. “We’re looking to start donor clubs for specific teams, so members can donate to their favorite teams. Our goal is to build ourselves into a 2,000-member organization, with a long term plan of becoming a 3,000-member club.” Also in his 10-point plan, Bell wanted university exposure through ESPN3’s coverage of Missouri Valley Conference athletics. Currently, the college of mass communication and media arts works with ESPN to cover SIU football, volleyball and basketball home games. Dunn said ESPN’s coverage of the university will help recruit prospective athletes.
Saluki coaches share long-lasting bond THOMAS DONLEY | @tdonleyDE
They may have a combined five years coaching at Southern Illinois University, but two football coaches have spent nearly three decades together in the game. Co-offensive coordinator/assistant head coach Bill O’Boyle and inside linebackers coach Todd Auer are in their 20th season coaching together. Auer and O’Boyle were teammates at Western Illinois University in 1983. Auer, a freshman that year, played linebacker and O’Boyle, a sophomore then, was an offensive lineman. O’Boyle broke two vertebrae in his neck that season, ending his playing career. He stayed as a student coach for the following two years.
Auer began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at WIU in 1989. At the same time, O’Boyle was coaching the offensive line at Division II Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska. O’Boyle returned to Macomb to coach the offensive line in 1990. At the time, Auer considered taking a graduate assistant position at Northern Illinois University, but instead took the newly-vacant full-time position at CSC. Four and a half years later, the two were reunited when O’Boyle returned to Chadron State to take over the offensive line again. Auer was promoted to defensive coordinator. Brad Smith, an assistant coach at
Western when Auer and O’Boyle were there, was the head coach at CSC from 1987 to 2004. When Smith retired, O’Boyle was promoted to head coach. He and Auer coached together at Chadron State until 2012, when they joined Russ Martin’s staff at Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference rival Colorado Mesa University. Martin said Auer and O’Boyle brought passion to the Mavericks’ football program. “They helped change the culture and the expectations of the players to a much, much higher level,” Martin said. “[The players] were more intense, and believing in themselves and finding ways to get it done. Both those guys will always be great friends of mine.” O’Boyle left CMU after one
season to join the Saluki staff as the offensive line coach. The next season, he recommended that head coach Dale Lennon bring on Auer. “We were always successful out there,” O’Boyle said. “His defense was always top-10 in the nation and did great things. He’s a very good coach.” Auer said O’Boyle’s familiar face was a factor in coming to SIU. “Another reason was getting back into this conference, where I played,” Auer said. “I’ve run into some family members and friends I haven’t seen since college.” Auer and O’Boyle enjoy hunting and fishing away from football. O’Boyle claims he can out-hunt and out-fish Auer any day. “Some days I out-fish him,”
Auer said. “Some days he outfishes me. So, it depends, really.” Martin said they bring the same passion to their recreation as they do to football. “That’s how they coach, and that’s also how they live,” Martin said. “When they want to have fun, it doesn’t matter. They’re going to go do it. When they were coaching at Chadron, there were times when they and some of their players would go out and help ranchers brand cattle.” O’Boyle said the years spent together have made him and Auer close as kin. “I’ve got five older brothers, and he is as close as any brother I have,” O’Boyle said. “We’ve been together that long.”