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SIU president describes changing ‘covenant’ between Illinois, public universities BILL LUKITSCH | @LukitsBill

SIU President Randy Dunn on Monday used broad strokes to describe the future of the university and its branch campuses during his State of the System address, speaking generally about a reshaping of the “covenant” between Illinois and its public universities. The speech strayed from an action plan like the one Dunn announced in 2015, when he outlined tactics that would allow the university to “limp through” a stagnant session in Springfield. Instead, he suggested ways for the university system to continue its core mission despite a departure from the perception of higher education as an investment in the state’s workforce. “As we move away from that, the tactics aren’t going to work,” he said. Dunn pointed to the possibility that the state could dictate the number of degree programs offered at public universities, the level of state support matched with tuition costs and, possibly, how many higher learning institutions continue to exist. That the “dismantling” of some public universities has been allowed

to persist is indicative, he said, of such change. He added that the uncertainty of a state budget and whether progress will be made during a lame-duck session following the General Election keeps the fiscal future of the university unpredictable. “We have no more clarity today than we did a year ago on how this gamesmanship is going to play out till the bitter end,” he said. However, he clarified that SIU will continue to maintain its core mission of education. Public universities have struggled to continue operating at previous levels following a drop in state funding paired with lower enrollment. The two stopgap budgets passed by the state Legislature in 2016 totaled $83 million in state support for the university. The operational funding loss amounted to an $18 million cut from the previous year at SIUC. Dunn described the situation of higher education in Illinois as “traumatic” and said the impact has taken a toll on university system employees, particularly non-tenured professors and those who receive grant scholarships.

Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre Alicia Hammond, a junior from Kankakee studying healthcare management, swings beside her son, Ryan Simington Jr., 4, Monday at Lenus Turley Park in Carbondale. Hammond, a single mother and a full-time student, recently started her own clothing line called Secrets. "I keep it on the cheaper side," she said of her products, which she sells for less than $20. "I don't want to break anyone's pockets more than the school does." At night, after her son goes to bed, Hammond also works at NeuroRestorative in Carbondale. "I had a child in high school," Hammond said. "A lot of people probably doubted me and thought I wasn't going to do anything, but I never let that get in the way."

SIU student entrepreneur, mom, builds a new brand with style DIAMOND JONES | @_DimeWrites

SIU student Alicia Hammond’s day consists of parenting, classes and an overnight job assisting brain injury patients — all while aiming to become Please see PRESIDENT | 4 the next fashion icon.

In September, Hammond launched her own business, a clothing line called “Secrets.” The line is a way for others to “unlock different and unique styles,” she said, but more so, for her to express her love for fashion and to generate extra income to provide for her 4-year-old son.

“I’ve always loved fashion,” said Hammond, a junior from Kankakee studying healthcare management. “I thought, what if I started creating the stuff that I wear and maybe people will buy it? They seem to like my style.” Please see FASHION | 8

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Second suspect charged in connection to burned body found in August BILL LUKITSCH | @lukitsbill

A second suspect has been charged with concealing the death of a woman whose burned body was found by police in a wooded area near a Carbondale auto repair shop more than one month ago. Robert Dennis, 25, was charged Friday with one count of concealing a homicidal death and is in custody at Jackson County Jail, according to a news release from the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office. He is being held on a $500,000 bond and

is scheduled to appear before a judge Tuesday in Jackson County Court. On Aug. 30, firefighters responded to the 900 block of East Main Street behind a Midas auto repair shop in reference to something burning in the woods. At the scene, police found the burned remains of a woman inside a trash can that had been set on fire, authorities said. Police first arrested Tiesha Anderson, 22, of Collinsville, on Monday in connection with the death. She is also charged with a single count of concealment of a homicidal death

and is being held in Jackson County Jail on a $750,000 bond. Police have yet to identify the woman who was killed, but court records name Robin Stief as a victim in the case. A woman by that name was reported missing on Aug. 25 by relatives in nearby Jefferson County, according to police in Mount Vernon. Campus editor Bill Lukitsch can be reached at blukitsch@dailyegyptian.com.

Police: Man seriously injured after hit by drunken driver BILL LUKITSCH | @lukitsbill

A pedestrian was taken to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale early Saturday with serious injuries after he was struck by a drunken driver, according to Carbondale police. About 12:30 a.m., Carbondale police responded to a report of a person struck by a car in the 600 block of South Wall Street in Carbondale. The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, according to a news release. Police said the victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was later transported to a St. Louis-area hospital for additional treatment. Police arrested Joseph Henigan, 24, of Carbondale, for aggravated DUI at the scene of the crash. Henigan was taken to Jackson County Jail, where he is currently in custody. No bond had been set in his case as of Saturday. Wall Street was blocked off between

Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE Officer Zach Street, a crash reconstructionist for the Carbondale Police Department, takes a picture of a shoe after a pedestrian was hit by a car Saturday in the 600 block of South Wall Street in Carbondale.

East Hester Street and Grand Avenue for hours by emergency vehicles as investigators recreated the scene of the crash. Discarded articles of clothing — including a hat, two shoes and sunglasses

— could be seen lining the roadway. Campus editor Bill Lukitsch can be reached at blukitsch@dailyegyptian.com.

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Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko SIU President Randy Dunn presents his State of the System address Monday at the Student Center in Carbondale.

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“We have lost them, and we hope that we are able to bring them back,” he said. Dunn referenced his 2015 speech a number of times Monday, highlighting what he then called an era of retrenchment. He said he regretted the use of the word because it created a narrative of retreat, but also acknowledged the university system has to some degree experienced those effects. “That is not the thing we could do at this time,” he said. “It’s the biggest mistake we could make.” Referencing a 2001 address delivered by then-President James Walker, Dunn pointed to remarks made regarding the duty of a university to examine which academic programs should be expanded and which should be curtailed. He said those proposed changes were never enacted, and

the current financial situation means the university might have to “heed the words” Walker used 15 years ago. Also referenced was interim Chancellor Brad Colwell’s plan to reduce administrative costs by 5 percent, which was announced during a speech in August. Dunn said he wants to assess so-called administrative overlap in addition to that initiative. The overlap, he said, is loosely defined as having too many administrators who deal with the same problems, questions and answers. “It gums up the system, and I daresay we have some of that at SIU,” he said. Dunn also proposed cutting red tape to expedite decision-making among lower management levels so that necessary changes can be made in a timely manner. “One thing we’re not great about is taking risks,” he said. Moving away from implementing

across-the-board changes, Dunn said it was not his intention to assign marching orders during the speech. Any changes, he said, need to be tailored to the individual campuses and occur organically. He did suggest the possibility of changes to the organizational structure of the universities; for example, separating large colleges and creating smaller individual schools. During a press conference following the speech, Dunn reiterated that the university system will remain open regardless of the decisions made at the state level. But he said large cuts could force the university to take aggressive actions concerning academic programs that have low-enrollment and retention. “I think we’re going to have to get pretty aggressive on making tough choices,” he said. Campus editor Bill Lukitsch can be reached at blukitsch@dailyegyptian.com

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House candidates talk regional issues, Bryant's voting record MARNIE LEONARD | @marsuzleo

Two candidates running for the 115th District Illinois House seat seemed to agree on most of the issues presented during a public forum Friday, except when it came to the voting record of the incumbent state representative. Democratic challenger Marsha Griffin, of Jonesboro, cited the 80 times Rep. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, abstained from voting during her time in Springfield. She promised, if elected, that she would vote on every item brought before the Illinois House of Representatives. “You will never hear ‘present’ from me,” Griffin said, earning applause from the audience.

“We owe our children in Illinois a better legacy than what we're leaving them” - Marsha Griffin

The candidates met for the second time within a month, as each is trying to secure the seat amid what has been called a proxy war between Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. Bryant and Griffin have received hundreds of thousands of dollars in political contributions from state PACs on either side of the aisle, according to records from the Illinois State Board of Elections. At the Friday forum, the candidates were given a series of questions written

by the League of Women Voters of Jackson County, whose members organized the meeting. In response to Griffin, Bryant defended her voting record and two years in office with examples of legislation she helped pass despite her political party’s super-minority status. “That’s an impressive record for someone who’s been there for a long time,” Bryant said. “But it’s specifically impressive for a freshman in the minority in the House and the Senate.” Bryant added that Griffin was oversimplifying the voting process in the Legislature. She said she only abstained from voting on bills when she didn’t have sufficient time to study them. Griffin, a fourth grade teacher who canvassed for Bryant when she first ran two years ago, used the word “politician” to describe her opponent in a negative sense, and used her own lack of experience in state politics as a selling point. “Send a teacher to Springfield, not a politician,” Griffin said, garnering cheers from a number of supporters. Also discussed was funding for public education, job creation, worker’s compensation and equal pay for women. Griffin and Bryant agreed that education should be a prioritized in the state budget. “We owe our children in Illinois a better legacy than what we’re leaving them,” Griffin said. “They didn’t cause these problems, but they’re certainly going to inherit them if we don’t take care of them.” Bryant said there is a need to fund higher education, especially SIU, because doing so brings more people to southern Illinois and results in job growth for the area. Staff writer Marnie Leonard can be reached at mleonard@dailyegyptian.com.

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Letter to the Editor: Killing of African-Americans by police is a disgusting American epidemic FREDDY NAVARRO

I am first and foremost deeply outraged as well as disgusted over the senseless, unnecessary brutalities and killings that have been occurring within the African-American community by the hands of those in the law enforcement field. As a human being I can no longer walk in silence while African-Americans continue to suffer from such inequalities and eradications in the manner that they have within recent years. This letter is my protest. I present two philosophical reflections as to why all Americans, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, (dis) ability, gender and economic statuses, should stand in solidarity with our fellow African-American brothers and sisters who are dealing with these atrocities each month as they continue to unfold when confronted by the police. My first thought on this matter is that this is not just an African-American issue but rather, this is an American epidemic. We should all feel connected and affected by these tragic events. African-Americans are equally as American as any other group of citizens born and bred in this wonderful country of ours. For mainstream America to

be silent and watch these despicable acts unfold is not very honorable. It is unpatriotic. I for one am deeply disturbed to know that there exists a segment of people within our country who are currently being targeted and subjected to such discrimination, violence and murder as has been going on within the AfricanAmerican community. It is time for America to unite against these injustices and stand up for what is right. Our fellow countrymen and women are being killed by the dozens. I urge you to consider actively engaging in conversation about these practices and protocols and/or getting involved with the Black Lives Matter movement that is spreading across our country. My second and final thought is directed to those who would or do look past the whole “American” aspect of these problems and simply choose to overlook these issues by casually writing them off as a “black” issue. To such individuals, I would somewhat concede the argument by asking: what if in the coming weeks or months, police abuse transfers to other races? Then no one would be safe. Any random American would suddenly become fair game for the police to brutalize and/or kill, then what? If we do not stand up against it now then this

TNS Protesters chant "Black Lives Matter" as they march throughout the city of Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, as demonstrations continue following the shooting death of Keith Scott by police earlier in the week.

whole ordeal could very easily balloon or evolve into becoming an “all” lives matter campaign. I selflessly ask of you to consider my two points for support against what is happening within our borders. For if it

were Asians, Mexicans or Caucasians that which members of society it affects. these impunities were happening to, then I would very much be making this same SIU student Freddy Navarro is a senior argument for them. studying university studies. He is originally At the end of the day, wrong is wrong from New Jersey, but has lived in southern and inequality is inequality regardless of Illinois for 15 years.

In 1912, as a result of a split in the Republican Party, a new third party, the Progressive Party, was formed. Its presidential candidate was no less than Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, who had been president as a Republican just a few years earlier. And in the same year it was founded, the Progressive Party of 1912 picked up about a dozen seats in Congress, and Roosevelt received 27 percent of the vote and second place, outpolling the Republican Party’s William Howard Taft. One of the Progressive Party’s ideas in its platform was women’s suffrage, the

right of women to vote and only eight years after its electoral success, the 19th Amendment was made the law of the land. Now imagine if you will, these two parties forming and running candidates in this era of harsh ballot access laws, spoiler theories, lesser/ greater evils, biased national debate commissions and biased national news networks. They’d end up like the Libertarian and Green Parties if they were lucky, struggling to stay alive as a party and movement in the face of vote shaming and electoral suppression.

Letter to the Editor: Don’t vote out of fear and unreason JOSHUA HELLMANN

I am going to begin by stating a truth that should be well understood: there is nothing forcing anyone to vote Democrat or Republican. No law or violent action is forcing people to support parties and candidates they don’t want to support. We still have some freedom of speech and association, if the people would exercise it. And that is the crux of the issue; if the people would merely exercise their rights, instead of meekly submitting to fear and unreason, a third party candidate

could easily win the presidency. Let’s go over some history. The current Republican Party was founded in 1854 as a response to the Whig Party’s inability to take action against slavery. In 1856 the party began picking up Congressional seats and its presidential nominee received 33 percent of the vote. Yes, that’s right, a third party went from being founded to being a major party in two years. And in 1860, the Republican Party won the presidency. Their candidate would be known throughout history as the Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln.

My fellow citizens, it is time we rediscovered the electoral courage that our nation once had, before it is too late. Vote Green, vote Libertarian, heck, if still want to vote for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton after having done a significant amount of research and soul-searching, then do that too. Just don’t vote out of fear and unreason. We can and have done better than that. Joshua Hellmann, a former SIU student from Murphysboro, is an elected Green Party Precinct Committeeman.

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Voters divided on how to fix Illinois budget deficit, poll finds KEVIN HOFFMAN | REBOOT ILLINOIS

Much like Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democraticcontrolled General Assembly, Illinois voters remain divided over how to fix the state’s budget problems, according to a new Paul Simon Institute poll. The survey of 1,000 registered voters, conducted Sept. 27 through Oct. 2, found 44 percent of respondents said they favor budget cuts, 12 percent prefer tax increases and 33 percent want a combination of tax hikes and spending cuts. Voters also were asked whether the state’s budget impasse has personally affected their lives, to which 62 percent said the stalemate hasn’t,

compared to 34 percent who said they were affected. Linda Baker, a professor at SIU’s Simon Institute, said the findings show Illinoisans are aware that the budget crisis “is no longer an abstract question,” but instead a growing problem that is having a negative effect on the state’s ability to attract and retain both business and residents. “One hopeful finding is the increased percentage of Illinoisans who see the solution as a mix of both budget cuts and increasing revenues,” Baker said. “Hopefully this can help spur policymakers on both sides of the aisle to consider a compromise that includes solutions offered by both parties.” Among the voters who said the

budget impasse was personally affecting their lives, 18 percent cited the gridlock in Springfield as the reason for losing or threatening their job. Another 15 percent perceived the stalemate to be the cause of cuts to social services, while 14 percent blamed it on cuts to K-12 education funding. “I’m surprised more people aren’t feeling affected by this deadlock in Springfield. I thought the numbers of people impacted would be increasing as it wore on but it’s also true many people aren’t impacted by changes in government services,” said David Yepsen, director of the institute. The margin of error for the entire sample of 1,000 voters is plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.

Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks with members of the media Aug. 26 following his visit to Carbondale High School's Rebound program.

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carry different styles, she said. She said she plans on creating new products for each season and theme driven collections. For example, the upcoming Queen collection emphasizes “Black Girl Magic,” or the empowerment of black women. As a single mom, this empowerment is something Hammond has reminders of posted in her room. Her mirror is decorated with colorful post-its filled with motivational messages for herself. "Ryan is my superhero," she said. "I just want to be a great role model for him." Hammond makes sure to spend time with her son by taking him to movies or reading him books. She said Ryan inspires her because she wants the best for him — and having a smart and outgoing child pushes her to go the extra mile. “So far it’s not too overwhelming — time

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management is a big thing,” Hammond said. “It’s about staying focused on the goal and not letting anything get in the way of that.” On top of taking 15 credit hours, Hammond also spends 40 hours a week working nights as a life skills trainer at NeuroRestorative — a brain injury rehabilitation center in Carbondale. Hammond, who hopes to eventually run a nursing home, said she looks at studying healthcare management as way of getting a secure job after graduation. But her course load and night shift job don't stop her from creating new pieces for her line on days off. People constantly ask her why she didn’t study fashion. She believed it wouldn’t get her a stable job, she said, but the inspiration she received from clothing and her unpredictable style pushed her to continue her passion.

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Anna Spoerre @AnnaSpoerre

Ryan Simington Jr. holds his mother's hand as they wait for the school bus Monday morning.

Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre Alicia Hammond looks at a set of choker necklaces spread out on her bed. Some she ordered online — others she made by hand to sell on her website.

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She keeps the price of all the handmade items at less than $20 so the line is affordable for college students. “I would get discouraged because I thought no one would support me,” Hammond said of the initial launch. But support is one thing Hammond soon found she doesn’t lack, having recieved an immense amount of positive feedback from friends on Facebook. “She’s very positive-spirited and her production and visual is so unique,” said DeAngelo Tompkins, a friend of Hammond's who models for her website. “Through the photo shoot, she was very determined with her work. She likes to get things done; she likes to please everyone around her."

Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre Alicia Hammond adjusts the hat on her son's head as they waited for the school bus outside their Carbondale apartment Monday morning.

So she started her own business based out of her apartment. The condition of Hammond’s living room was much like that of a pre-fashion or pop-up shop as she laid pieces of her first collection — including bodysuits, bombers, bleached shirts, caps and halter tops — across the sofa during an interview Friday. Her son, Ryan Simington Jr., chimed in excitedly when he recognized a shirt that looked similar to one his mother made him. “It may sound crazy, but I don’t even have to look at fashion trends to know them, it just comes natural,” Hammond said. “I wouldn’t put anything on my website that I wouldn’t wear.” Secrets has a motive to reach out to people who

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Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre Alicia Hammond adds laces to a bleached, distressed T-shirt she made Sunday afternoon on the floor of her bedroom as her son plays with bubble wrap beside her.

Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre Ryan Simington Jr. sits in on his mother’s healthcare management class Monday evening as Alicia Hammond waits for the babysitter to arrive and pick up her son.

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Men’s basketball makes statement on race relations, national anthem SEAN CARLEY | @SCarleyDE

Before men’s basketball coach Barry Hinson spoke at Friday’s media day, the four seniors in the program declared the team’s official stance on national anthem protests. “We have decided as a team that we will stand and place our hand over our hearts for the playing of the national anthem,” the quartet said in a group statement. This is the first time any form of Saluki athletics has taken an official stance on the issue, one Hinson said was made entirely by the team itself. “This wasn’t anything we talked about,” he said. “The seniors came up with this.” Hinson said the team had guests from local law enforcement come in to speak to have a back-andforth dialogue. “We got to see others’ point of view,” senior guard Mike Rodriguez said. “We all look at the cops in a bad way right now, but there’s the good cops too.” After national anthem protests started in the NFL this season, the NBA is slowly following suit in different fashions. The singer of the national anthem at Tuesday’s Sacramento Kings exhibition, Leah Tysse, took a knee while performing the Star Spangled Banner. NBA rules state players must stand during the anthem, but the NCAA has no such rules. Both the team and coach recognized the urgency of the situation.

“As racial injustice continues to be seen around America, it is clear that change is needed,” the team said in the statement. Hinson said he stands by the players and their decision. “These are difficult times in our society, we all know that,” he said. “These are trying times and we wanted to make sure you know where we stand as a basketball unit.” Harvey Welch, Saluki basketball’s first AfricanAmerican player and a 20-year Air Force veteran, also came to speak to the team. After the open forums, the team said it respects people’s right to protest, but agrees the best way to achieve change is by coming together. “We are forever indebted to the men and women who have given their lives in order for us to have the freedoms bestowed by the First Amendment,” the players said. Senior forward Sean O’Brien said if other athletes choose to protest, they will be supported. “We understand there are issues going on … but we just don’t think the national anthem is the right time for that,” he said. Regardless of the stance the team took, Hinson said he would have supported it. “We wanted to make sure our guys all stand together,” he said. “I will tell you this now, I will always stand by our players.” Sports editor Sean Carley can be reached at 618-536-3333 or scar@dailyegyptian.com.

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HARVEY IS BACK ON COURSE TO SERVE HIS COMMUNIT Y

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As the retired SIUC Vice Chancellor and Carbondale humanitarian, Harvey Welch knows what it takes to bring people together to make a community better. For Harvey’s diagnosis of prostate cancer, he sought help from the SIH Cancer Institute, whose mission, like his, is to offer something exceptional for the people of southern Illinois. A team of cancer professionals and board certified physicians made Harvey feel confident in his choice. “Many people think because we are in a smaller area, you can’t get quality treatment. But I believe you can!” said Harvey. Forty-four treatments later. Harvey beat cancer. Now he’s back on course.

Who could be such a community partner? Only SIH.

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Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www. sudoku.org.uk

Wednesday, OctOber 19, 2016

Today's Birthday (10/19/16). This is your year to shine. Smile for the camera, and share your message. New directions with a community effort this spring lead to rising energy levels. A change of heart next autumn inspires renewed passion between friends. Nurture your roots to reach the sky. 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 5 -- Face family conf lict between fantasy and reality. Household issues require attention over the next two days. A theory gets challenged through application. Slow the action. Ma ke modif ications.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Pursue answers. Don't believe someone who says it's impossible. Get into an exploratory phase over the next two days. Study and practice. Talk with experienced teachers. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 7 -Keep communication channels open. A surprise gets dished up. Make changes to manage shifting circumstances. You can still make money over the next two days. Postpone chores. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Step into greater power today and tomorrow. Get coaching to go further, faster. Keep practicing. You're especially sensitive. Ignore chaos and push toward a personal goal. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -Today is a 5 -- Grab a bargain without maxing out your card. Don't touch savings, either. Slow down and think over what you really want. Get philosophical. Indulge in private rituals. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Collaborate with friends over the next few days. Discuss wishes and goals for the future. Consider the tough questions. You don't have to do it all. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -Today is an 8 -- Plan for two days in the spotlight. You're attracting the attention of someone important. Stick

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by your principles. Stifle complaints or criticism, and smile for the cameras. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- The next two days are good for expanding your territory. Slow down for unexpected developments. Give your loved ones full attention when requested. Wait for clear conditions. Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- A critic helps you fix something that's broken. Creativity is required. Read the manual first. A lack of funds could threaten plans. Manage the budget today and tomorrow. Capricorn (Dec. 22Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -Negotiate with your partner today and tomorrow. New information compels a change in plans. Proceed with caution. Guard against losses. Shift priorities as required. Sort out details later. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 5 -- Balance your work with your health for the next two days. Make sure you're well fed and rested for endurance. Acknowledge limitations, and make adjustments. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Focus on romance today and tomorrow, although cables could get crossed. Don't jump to conclusions. A friend or relation provides keen insight. Slow down around confusion.

FOR RELEASE OCTOBER 19, 2016

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

ACROSS 1 Unlike this clue, obviously 5 Driving force? 10 Bar regulars, and then some 14 Bible book before Romans 15 One-named singer with 10 Grammys 16 William of “Broadcast News” 17 Does well at the casino? 19 On 20 URL ending 21 Bridge call 22 Hang loosely 23 Star’s statuette 25 Cereal box factoid 28 Mushroom cloud makers 30 Pale 31 __ shadow 32 Tip to one side 33 Etiquette expert Baldrige who was Jackie Kennedy’s social secretary 37 Concert finale ... and what 17-, 25-, 50- and 60Across have in common 41 Comes back with 42 Hardly scads 44 Beer choice, briefly 47 Part of un mes 48 Ready for the piano recital 50 Opera house level 54 “Ugh!” 55 Climbed aboard 56 Some Neruda poems 58 Hawaiian tuna 59 Snack since 1912 60 Bullied 63 Musée Marc Chagall city 64 Ancient Greek region 65 Conversation piece? 66 __ chair 67 Minute 68 Archer of myth

By Bruce Haight

DOWN 1 Researcher’s garb 2 Puzzle with a quote 3 Recent medical research subject 4 Org. operating full-body scanners 5 Prepare, as avocados for guacamole 6 Ancient theater 7 “Tradition” singer 8 “Bravo!” 9 “You eediot!” speaker of cartoons 10 Ventriloquist Lewis 11 Delighted state? 12 Prize in a case 13 Fla. city 18 Go-__ 22 Overalls material 24 Financier aboard the Titanic 26 Strong string 27 1960s dance 29 Add sneakily 34 China’s Zhou __ 35 “In Here, It’s Always Friday” letters

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Tuesday’s Puzzle Solved

36 Diminish 38 Enterprise choice 39 Academic figure 40 Southwestern farm owner 43 Rear ends 44 “See ya!” 45 Everycity, USA 46 Tenochtitlán natives 49 Where to see IBM and JNJ

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51 Deschanel of the musical duo She & Him 52 Whom to trust, in “The X-Files” 53 Astronomer Hubble 57 PayPal’s former parent 60 Morsel 61 Salmon eggs 62 More than impress

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Wednesday, OctOber 19, 2016

Scouting the Indiana State Sycamores

Jacob Weigand | @JacobWeigand_DE Jackrabbit junior running back Brady Mengarelli (44) is tackled by Saluki junior safety Ryan Neal (21) and senior inside linebacker Chase Allen (5) during the first half of the Salukis' 45-39 loss to South Dakota State at Saluki Stadium.

SEAN CARLEY | @SCarleyDE

SIU’s best chance to win a conference game this season may come on homecoming this Saturday. This year’s homecoming foe is the Indiana State Sycamores, who currently sit in a tie for eighth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference at 1-3. The Sycamores one conference win? Illinois State, who the Salukis most recent loss came against. Since that win, Indiana State has lost three straight games in the conference. On the surface, ISU looks a lot like last year’s SIU squad with an above average offense and suspect defense. Offensively, the Sycamores run through sophomore quarterback Issac Harker who is third in the conference with 285.9 yards passing per game. Much of Indiana State’s success comes

through his ability to hang on to the ball. ISU is 2-1 when Harker does not throw an interception and 1-3 when he does. Turnovers has been a struggle for the Trees as a team. Indiana State has turned the ball over to opponents 15 times this season, the most in the MVFC. Harker has been the most on the team with nine total turnovers — five interceptions and four fumbles. SIU’s rush defense should not have a difficult time handling Indiana State’s MVFC-worst running game. What yardage the Sycamores do get on the ground comes from senior running back Roland Genesy and junior running backs Dimitri Taylor. They combine for 110.6 yards per game with Genesy getting most of the goal-line touches. The key for SIU’s defense will be to execute on its biggest strength:

third down defense. The Salukis only allow a MVFCbest 26.8 percent of third downs to be converted, while ISU converts a MVFC-worst 27.6 percent. SIU senior quarterback Josh Straughan could have a field day with a Sycamore secondary that allows 264.1 passing yards per game, the second-worst in the conference. Once the Dawgs enter the red zone, they should have an easy time getting points on the board as Indiana State has allowed 96.3 percent of red zone drives. The Sycamores’ biggest weaknesses all seem to line up with the Dawgs’ biggest strengths, so if SIU executes its game plan it should be able to celebrate homecoming with a victory. Sports editor Sean Carley can be reached at scar@dailyegyptian.com.

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Column: SIU football’s mid-season progress report SEAN CARLEY | @SCarleyDE

We’ve reached the halfway point of SIU football’s season with the team sitting at 2-4, 1-3 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. It’s coach Nick Hill’s first season at the helm, so here’s how I would grade his first team through six games. Quarterbacks: ASenior quarterback Josh Straughan has been a pleasant surprise so far this season. After Mark Iannotti’s recordbreaking season in a brand new offense last year, expectations were probably a bit high for whoever replaced him. But Straughan has pronounced himself loud and clear in the conference. Straughan — whose 308.7 passing yards per game is second in the MVFC — has been making tough throws and limiting unnecessary risks. The only thing holding the graduate transfer back from an A+ is that he has had a few costly turnovers this season. Straughan only has four interceptions, but when he does turn the ball over, he has shown the ability to brush it off and move on.

predicted to be the feature back coming into the season and had runs to prove it. But he only averages 10 carries a game and has nagging injuries. Senior Aaron Stanton was ready to take the backseat as a thirddown or situational back and has done well in that role. Stanton’s biggest strength so far has been his ability to get in space and get key receptions. This season’s biggest surprise has been true freshman D.J. Davis. He has shown flashes of Isom’s big-play talent, but also does well in the trenches. Sophomore Jonathon Mixon was someone I thought deserved more touches this year and he has gotten them as the short-yardage back. His size provides a great service to an otherwise small backfield. Lastly, junior Cameron Walter has been a good backup feature back that steps up when he needs to like he did on Saturday. Wide receivers/Tight ends: B SIU’s wideouts are quietly putting together a very solid season. The four main receivers — senior Billy Reed, junior Connor Iwema and sophomores Jimmy Jones and Darrell James — have combined for 1,327 yards and 10 touchdowns.

James is joining him. Redshirt freshman tight end Jacob Varble has also been a solid red zone target. Offensive line: CThe big men out front have taken the biggest step back from last season. This year, SIU has allowed 20 sacks in six games. They only allowed 11 all of last season. But the 2016 squad has four new fulltime starters so the room to grow is there. Regardless of how the line is performing with the limited numbers used to represent them, SIU’s offense is still No. 12 in the FCS. So, they have to be doing some good things. Defensive line: B+ The defensive line is the most improved unit across the entire team from last season. This year’s team has 44 tackles for loss and the Valley No. 5 rushing defense, both far improvements from this point of last season. Part of this may come thanks to the team’s transition to a 4-3 defense. Regardless, the defensive line has shown strides. Moving senior Deondre Barnett to defensive end has paid off with three forced fumbles and a team-high five tackles for loss and four sacks. Linebackers: C What can be said about senior Chase Allen that hasn’t already been said?

“The Saluki secondary's biggest problem is rather easy to identify: they give up just too many big plays." Running backs: Incomplete Incomplete grades are college students’ worst nightmares outside of an outright failing grade. So here’s why the backs get an incomplete: there’s just too many of them to draw one opinion. But that’s not a bad thing. Each of them brings something else to the table. Sophomore Daquan Isom was

Reed has taken a slight back seat in his final season but is tied with a teamhigh three touchdowns, which shows he knows when and where to show up. Iwema’s confidence has grown noticeably. Last season’s issue with dropped passes is gone and he’s become the sure-handed possession receiver that Saluki fans thought he can be. Jones is repeating last season’s performance as a big-play threat while

The preseason All-Conference selection has been impressive again this year, leading the team in tackles (39) and quarterback hits (seven). The rest of the unit is where it falls short. Other linebackers have been consistently fading in and out on drives. Junior Markese Jackson has been a bright spot, but other young players plunged into starting roles need to continue to grow to limit

Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE Jackrabbit sophomore running back Isaac Wallace is tackled by members of the Saluki football team during the first half of the Salukis' 45-39 loss to South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at Saluki Stadium.

opposing offenses. Secondary: D The Saluki secondary's biggest problem is rather easy to identify: they give up just too many big plays. In the team’s four losses, SIU has allowed 14 plays of 30 yards or more. Eight of these big plays resulted in touchdowns as well. Plays like this tend to take the life out of a team and it’s been visible that the Salukis suffer from this. The defensive backs have improved, so they don’t deserve a failing grade. There are plays where the secondary shows promise, but then it’ll give up a huge play to break its spirits. Once the defensive backs start limiting game-changing plays, then this defense, and the Salukis in general, will be a lot better. Special teams: CSIU’s special teams is a huge mixed bag of positives and negatives.

The kicking game has been all over the place. Senior Austin Johnson was shaky early and lost his job to freshman walk-on Matt Sotiropoulos. Now, Johnson is back kicking long field goals while Sotiropoulos handles extra points and short field goals. Freshman punter Lane Reazin has been marginal with an average net punt distance of 34.9 yards, seventh in the MVFC. D.J. Davis has been a star returning kickoffs with a Valley-best 28.8 yards per return. Meanwhile, punt returns have been virtually non-existent. Overall, the last squad to be graded isn’t hurting the Salukis too much, but not too many favors are being given either. Sports editor Sean Carley can be reached at scar@dailyegyptian.com.

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Why college football defenses are struggling to keep points Page 14 off the board INSIDE: Men's basketball on national anthem pg. 11 | Scouting the Sycamores pg. 14