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Community members run for veterans Muriel Berry Daily Egyptian

After running miles across the city with an American flag waving overhead, a visibly winded runner was greeted by cheering supporters Friday at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion.

The Old Glory Cost to Coast relay started Sept. 11 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco and ends Nov. 9 at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Washington, D.C. The participants, who are both civilians and veterans, will have traveled a distance of approximately 3,800 miles, according to the team’s website. The American flag, used as a symbol of patriotism and brotherhood, is passed between each runner in support of military veterans throughout the relay.

Day 44 of the relay began Friday morning at the Chamber of Commerce in Chester and ended at the VA in Marion. More than 30 people ran in the even Ryan McKennedy, chapter captain and SIU alumnus, said.

He founded the Carbondale chapter of the relay in April of last year. McKennedy said he learned about Team RWB after he saw members on the coverage of the Boston bombing.

Allison Lampe, a senior from Polo studying advertising who is ROTC liaison for team RWB, said the race was about establishing a sense of brotherhood between civilians as well as other veterans. “[The relay] is about camaraderie, as well as moving around and getting ourselves out there,” she said. “It’s a really good thing to get our cadets involved in because when they leave here, or if they’re stationed somewhere else, wherever they go there’s going to be RWB members in those places.”

Lampe also said the SIU Reserve Officers’ Training Corps was the only ROTC program in the nation that volunteered to take part in the run.

A crowd of the runners’ family members and friends gathered at various community buildings throughout Carbondale and Marion to cheer them on.

Matthew Elmore, a senior from Clarksville, Tenn. studying English education, said one of the most exciting things about participating in the event was seeing the way citizens of Carbondale reacted to the runners.

“What made it worth it was when we had the flag in our hands, and we were coming down the main streets,” he said. “We weren’t there yet, but we were almost to our destination. And it just brings up your morale to have people honking and cheering for you.”

There are many military veterans who live in the Carbondale-Marion area said Allison Barringer, the community outreach coordinator for Team RWB. One of the SIU Veterans Center’s missions is to help veterans who served actively transition to being students. Team RWB collaborates with the center.

Ashley Followell, an SIU Affirmative Action Office assistant from Marion, has been involved with Team RWB’s Carbondale chapter since it was founded.

“There are so many service members, trying to get back into college or trying to get back into parenting or whatever their civilian job,” she said. “Just trying to find a way to help veterans get involved in their communities is one of the major missions of Team Red, White & Blue.”

Individual donations, as well as a contribution from Cooks Portable Warehouse, amounted to more than $600 for Team RWB.

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Chancellor and provost change at least 20 campus policies Administration pleased with semester so far Luke Nozicka Daily Egyptian

Interim Chancellor Paul Sarvela walked into the chancellor’s office his first day on the job, amazed by the amount of paperwork he was asked to sign each morning.

“Why do I need to approve a cook?” said Sarvela, who was named acting chancellor July 8. “Every day I walk in

I have a stack; I start my day by signing my name.”

Streamlining paperwork is just one topic of the at least 20 campus policies Sarvela and Interim Provost Susan Ford have changed in the past four months.

Aside from allowing retired faculty to be rehired and allowing principal investigators of a grant to be in charge of the money they’ve been awarded, Sarvela and Ford have made it so chairpersons can be placed back on 12-month contracts.

“The past administration made a decision to move all chairs to 11-month contracts, I think primarily as cost saving,” said Ford, who replaced former Provost John Nicklow when she assumed his responsibilities Aug. 4. “It’s a considerable savings in dollars but the issue then is, is it a saving in terms of effectively getting the business of the university accomplished?”

Sarvela said each chairperson makes about $8,000 a month, and there are roughly 80 departments on campus, meaning this decision

made by former administration saved the university $640,000 for the month chairpersons were not paid each year. He said chairpersons should be paid if he or she chooses, because they work year round.

“I used to be the dean of [the College of Applied Sciences and Arts] and you’d have aviation students flying up all over the place, and what if the [Federal Aviation Administration] came do to an inspection?” Sarvela said. “You need to have the chair there.”

Sarvela and Ford have also changed the 5-10-15 rule, which said 100- and 200-level courses required at least 15 students, 300- to 400-level classes required 10 students and 500-level courses needed at least five students enrolled.

Ford said if classes did not meet these requirements, they would be dropped for that semester. Now department chairpersons decide if classes with low enrollment need to be cancelled, she said.

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“If you have 10 [students] and it requires 15, as a chair you might decide, ‘I’m going to let it go because the instructors are planning to teach it and those 10 students are planning to take it, but I’m going to look at the low enrollment and not offer it as often,’” Ford said.

Ford said the two also signed off on a policy that allows students who earned external internship grants to make as much money as the employer allows. She said students had to turn down internships because previous policy only allowed student workers to be paid the student wage.

“If I wrote a grant and instead of paying $8.50 or $9 an hour, or whatever that minimum wage is, I said my student workers can get $12 an hour, they’re able to get the $12,” said Sarvela, who has two kids in college. “We obviously want students to make as much money as they can, I mean c’mon.”

The two also decreased the cost per credit hour for military students who attend the university, from $350 to $250, Sarvela said.

“This is more cost competitive compared with our peers,” he said. “[Military students] would walk into the room for SIU and we say ‘well it’s going to cost you $350 a credit hour,’ when the federal government will pay the $250.”

The 20-hour student work cap has also varied in the past four months. Ford said students can now work up to 37.5 hours a week when school is not in session for at least five days, including

summer semesters, although the rule still applies for fall and spring semesters.

Adrian Miller, student trustee on the SIU Board of Trustees, said administration should consider changing the cap to at least 25 hours a week.

“I really do believe there needs to be a middle ground,” said Miller, a senior from Carbondale studying political science. “I’ve talked to many students who say adding five hours would mean a lot. There needs to be some kind of compromise.”

The hours of the Student Services Building also changed, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., to 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ford said. She said the building is still open later during the week before the semester begins and during the first week of classes, but having it open until 7 p.m. each day was not beneficial to students.

“It’s a task for the staff because it is the same staff and they have to work late hours to cover those hours,” Ford said. “We kept a track record of it … and the building is dead after 4:30. You’d get a phone call a week and you might get a walkin every couple of weeks. You’d have a whole bunch of staff there sitting in an empty building.”

Ford said the way dean’s council—when the deans meet with the chancellor and provost once every two weeks to discuss campus issues—has changed as well. She said the meetings did not allow for much discussion or feedback before.

“They were presented to. ‘This is what a blue ribbon committee has decided and we just want to let you know.’ Now it’s really more of a discussion … They’re part of the decision making,” Ford said. “The meetings are great.

They’re lively; I can’t keep them quiet.”

Sarvela said administration is also looking to reorganize student services. He said Mickey Latour, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences, is leading a committee to rearrange services such as University Housing, the Dean of Students, the Center for Inclusive Excellence, University College and others under one umbrella group.

Ford said housing reports to one vice chancellor, while Dean of Students reports to another. She said this is difficult because people who oversee the services do not attend the same meetings.

“For example, housing puts on what, 3,000 to 4,000 programs a year for our students. Well suppose they want to do some health stuff. It’d be nice if the housing person and the student health service person all met at the same meeting once a week,” Sarvela said. “They can talk immediately and it’s not a big deal.”

Sarvela said the board asked him to take a look at the necessity of certain student fees.

“You know student fees—everything gets added bit by bit over the years and it’s always good to sit there at some point and say … “Are they all still doing what they were intended to do?,” Ford said.

Ford said most of the policy changes are made to reinforce her and Sarvela’s strong dean model, which she said has worked smoothly this semester.

“Rather than coming from a top-down model, it really is empowering the folks that do the work to make the right decisions,” Sarvela said.

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under because it gives deans more flexibility for use of budget funds and hiring decisions that are not staff or faculty positions.

“For student researchers who work on grants, it used to be in the last few years we’d have to get those approved by the provost and the chancellor,” Achenbach said. “Let’s say that a faculty member retires, it use to be in a position control that those moneys were swept by the central administration and they were then divided out to the institution as a whole, based on the priorities of the institution. Now a majority of those funds are kept within the college.”

Achenbach, who was appointed interim dean in May 2012, said she is happy to see the campus go back to the strong dean model, a model the campus functioned by for many years. “[The model] was certainly changed during the time when we were in serious financial condition during the time that Chancellor [Rita] Cheng was in office,” Achenbach said.

Miller said Sarvela’s leadership style is being perceived well.

“In the past five years, when decisions have been made, I think a lot of people felt left out,” he said. “I don’t think that was the best way to run a campus.”

Sarvela said although there are some financial difficulties within the university’s budget, he is pleased with how the semester is going.

“We’re achieving what we’re trying to achieve,” he said.

Luke Nozicka can be reached at lnozicka@dailyegyptian.com

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‘30 Days of Confinement’ addresses social issues with satire Chase Myers Daily Egyptian

One of the perks of successful shows on Broadway such as “Wicked” or “The Book of Mormon” is that they are original pieces for a theater, allowing the original vision of the production to be seen.

So far this production season, the Kleinau theater has had the same advantage.

Continuing the season with its second production of the year, the Kleinau opened Thursday with “30 Days of Confinement,” an original piece written, directed and compiled by the Kleinau’s very own JJ Ceniceros.

Social issues such as detainment, immigration, bureaucracy, punishment systems and institutions are addressed through absurdist theatre and satire in the production.

“I sort of conceptualized these characters and then just let the characters do the work, and the way those characters came out and interacted with one another just let that humor come out,” Ceniceros said.

Ceniceros’ previous experience with lights and behind-thescenes work also allowed for selfsufficiency and full utilization of the space.

“It’s one thing to watch a show, but its another thing to experience a show,” he said. “I wanted to create an experience, not just a performance.”

The setting of the production is Ranasana Institute of Corrections, a fictional facility that houses people accused of crimes, specifically in the workplace.

Ceniceros also used the space

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to his advantage while writing the piece in such a way that the crowd is involved with the storyline.

“We tried our best to sort of have this experience of being put in this detainment center, but also witness it,” he said.

With a cast of only six characters, each role brings a different personality to the production and address issues through specific dialogue.

“A lot of the things I say as Linda are really vessels for the message I think JJ is trying to get across,” Savannah Palmer, a graduate student from Auburn, Alabama studying fine arts said.

“I think it’s really tastefully done.”

The production also marked the first theatrical performance of some of the cast members, including the lead role of Joseph, played by Simon Rousset, a graduate student and teaching assistant in the school of arts and communication from France.

“I really enjoyed working with the directors and the cast,” Rousset said. “It’s my first time performing, but they made it easy and have been really understanding trying to work with us.”

Being a cast member at the Kleinau can also be somewhat intense because of how quickly

the rehearsal process is, he said.

The cast and crew started working on “30 Days” at the beginning of October, ironically providing only around 30 days of preparation.

“It is tough because we have other things going on, but its also a good way to see and to be someone else is kind of interesting for an hour or two [a day],” he said.

Ceniceros worked very close with his assistant director Karthiga Devi Veeramani. They merged two different worlds onstage: the world of theatre and internationality.

“The script really resonated a lot with my experiences as an immigrant to the United States,” Veeramani said. “It immediately became so personal for me to be a part of this process and to explore and see characters on stage resemble people in my life.”

Veeramani was born in Malaysia and raised in Singapore before moving to the United States, and is currently a master’s student in the Communications Studies Department.

“30 Days of Confinement” poses the problems with bureaucracy and punishment, leaving the audience to question just how corrupt things can become once confined.

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Murray leads in the average ‘St.Vincent’ Jacob Pierce Daily Egyptian

Bill Murray is proof of the impossible. Once known for his classic comedic performances in films like “Ghostbusters” and “Caddyshack,” Murray is now a staple of the indie genre. He has evolved within the movie industry, and has crossed genre boundaries.

“St. Vincent” (Rated PG-13; 103 min) is a basic indie film directed by Theodore Melfi and stars Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts and Chris O’ Dowd.

Vincent, played by Murray, is a flawed man. He spends most days drinking at a bar, gambling at the racetrack and hanging around with a pregnant Russian prostitute. He knows what he wants—to be left alone.

A single mother moves in next door to him, instantly disturbing his way of life. Her son Oliver, played by Jaeden Lieberher, needs a babysitter, and she has very few options.

Murray reluctantly takes the job and slowly starts to bond with the boy.

Most of the problems in the film come from the script.

While being clever and witty at times, it holds back a cast of talented actors, who try to elevate the material.

The script is formulaic and falls into the same trap as most bad indie films. It juggles a constant stream of unimportant plot points that lead to nowhere.

Storylines are brought up and then dropped quickly with little point.

However, many of the heartbreaking moments in the movie do come from scripted events. The talent elevates these moments to a memorable level.

It is hard to describe why Vincent is one of the best characters Murray has every played. To do so would to spoil many great moments throughout the film. Simply, Vincent is defined in ways no average movie can.

He is never the man any of the characters think he is. He gives up everything he has just to make those in his life happy.

At the same time, he wants to push everyone away and play the unhappy old man role. This is the mark of a well-defined character.

Jaeden Lieberher, Murray’s partner in crime for most of the film, does his best to steal the

spotlight. He makes viewers feel sympathy for Oliver, a quality some child actors struggle with.

This is his first movie, sure it will not be his last.

Lieberher shows the ability of an established actor, although this is his first full-length film.

Oliver is a child of divorce. His mother barely sees him because of her career. His relationship with Vincent seems to be the only thing holding him together.

Oliver’s emotional journey is communicated through Lieberher’s facial expressions.

They show happiness, even when Vincent is insulting him, pain when he fails him and even empathy when he helps Vincent in his struggles.

A movie does not have to be terrific to be worthy of viewing.

A lot of times, it is about illuminating the strengths of a project rather than dwelling on its mistakes. The strengths of Murray, Lieberher and the rest of the cast are well worth the price of admission.

Jacob Pierce can be reached at jpierce@dailyegyptian.com , on Twitter @JacobPierce1_DE or at 536-3311 ext.273

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Discover a surprising connection. Others come around eventually.

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partner encourages. Have faith in love.

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Your reputation precedes you. Get help building your dream. Expand your influence by partnering with talented colleagues. Count your blessings out loud.

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Dawg tired Salukis enter off week After three straight losses and an injury to its leading rusher, SIU football finally gets a break.

It is week 10 and most teams have already had their bye week, giving teams a chance to rest their players.

Unfortunately for SIU, its bye week comes with three games left to play.

The Salukis are in a tough and crucial run of games, and prior to the bye, haven’t had a chance to catch their breath.

After the 41-26 loss on Homecoming to Indiana State, the Salukis must win the remaining three games to become playoff eligible.

It is clear the Salukis are not the same team that started the season 5-1.

The SIU secondary struggled to keep up with ISU’s receivers and allowed 215 rushing yards to the No. 116 ranked rushing offense in the Football Championship Subdivision.

That’s a far cry from the defense who was shutting offenses down during the first six games of the season.

Coach Dale Lennon said in his postgame press conference the Salukis’ shortcomings in Saturday’s game could be chalked up the lack of rest and the grid of the season, and he is correct.

The SIU defense will happily welcome this break to rest their legs.

The defense will hopefully return as the same dominant unit that kept the offense in games during the first handful of games.

The offense needs this bye week just as much as the defense.

Senior running back Malcolm Agnew showed how important he is to the offense from the sidelines in a walking boot and on crutches.

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A idAn O sbOrne d Aily e gyptiAn Senior wide receiver LaSteven McKinney runs the ball Saturday during the fourth quarter of the Salukis’ 41-26 loss against Indiana State University. McKinney had 7 catches for 55 yards during the game.

the Salukis were unable to get their offense going. Four Saluki running backs combined for just 64 yards in Saturday’s game. A run-first team without a solid running back cannot win games.

Lennon said Agnew would only miss a few weeks and will get a chance to rest his ankle over the bye week to potentially return against Missouri State.

The defense also suffered a few injuries in Saturday’s game. Senior cornerback Courtney Richmond left the game in second half with an injury. Junior safety D.J. Cameron

left the game with an injury a few plays later. Both players returned to the game, but any lingering pain will have time to recede before the Salukis take the field again.

Junior quarterback Mark Iannotti can use the week off to collect himself after a couple of poor performances.

Iannotti threw 2 interceptions last week against Youngstown State, and was only 18-33 for 146 yards against North Dakota State on Oct. 11.

In Saturday’s game Iannotti was sacked three times and turned the ball over twice, including a fumble on the SIU five-yard line that set up an easy

Indiana State touchdown.

Iannotti was replaced on the following drive by sophomore quarterback Ryan West, who finished the game for the Salukis.

He was 21-34 for 195 yards and 2 touchdowns in his limited role against Indiana State.

Lennon would not specify if Iannotti will remain the starter. He would see how things play out during the next week in practice, he said.

West, the only quarterback on the roster prior to the season with any extensive playing time, could get a chance to start against Missouri

State on Nov. 8.

Lennon and his coaching staff will have nearly two weeks to evaluate their quarterback situation.

The Salukis enter the bye week with their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. The off week, while it is late in the season, couldn’t come at a better time for SIU. They’ll welcome this chance to rest and regroup for the final three games.

Tony McDaniel can be reached at tmcdaniel@dailyegyptian.com, on Twitter @tonymcdanielDE or at 536-3311 ext. 256

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SIU volleyball earned revenge against one rival, but was beat by another.

The Salukis split the weekend matches with a 3-1 win against Indiana State on Friday and a 3-0 loss to Illinois State on Saturday.

Both teams defeated the Salukis earlier this season at their home courts.

Coach Justin Ingram said Indiana State is red hot, and it was nice to snap its four-match win streak. He said he was happy to start the second half of the conference season with a win.

“A new chapter is getting turned with a 1-0 start,” Ingram said.

Ingram said the team’s seasonleading 14 blocks were crucial to the win.

Sophomore setter/hitter Meg Viggars recorded her second triple-double of the season with

12 kills, 25 assists and 14 digs.

“You just get this grudge against teams,” Viggars said. “Coming out fighting from the start was what we had to do, and we did it.”

Redshirt freshman outside hitter Andrea Estrada led the team with 18 kills on Friday. She said the fans played a big factor in the win. The attendance of 615 was the 10th highest in Davies Gym history.

Freshman middle hitter Alex Rosignol made her first start of the season. She played all four sets and recorded 6 kills. Rosignol said she was happy with how she performed and she thinks she deserves more playing time.

“This past week I have been working my behind off, and it just finally paid off,” Rosignol said. “I’ve been focusing in more.

I focus in normally, but I focused in this week on what they’re saying and I watched more game film.”

Coach Justin Ingram said Rosignol has shown a lot of improvement recently.

Junior hitter Taylor Pippen led the team with 11 kills Saturday. The Salukis had set point in the first set against the Redbirds, but fell 28-26.

“We backed away from the game plan at critical times,” Ingram said. “We made some unfortunate errors that cost us points.”

The Redbirds are 11-0 in conference play after the victory.

“They’re a tough team but they’re beatable,” Pippen said. “All three sets we were in it. The first set we had game point, I think we let it slip away.”

The Salukis play at 7 p.m.

Friday at Bradley and 7 p.m.

Saturday at Loyola.

Aaron Graff can be reached at Agraff@dailyegyptian.com, or on Twitter @Aarongraff_DE.