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Faculty Senate questions new policy’s effect on accrediation

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One new SIU policy decided by the Board of Trustees is raising questions about the school’s accreditation and even its status as a research institution. At the Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, the board voted on a policy to change who lead administrators of professional schools — namely the School of Medicine — report to, which was met with opposition by representatives for the Faculty Senate and the Graduate Council as well as board member Shirley Portwood. Currently, the dean and provost of the School of Medicine reports to the SIUC chancellor. The dean of the School of Law reports to the SIUC provost. The deans of the dentistry and pharmacy schools report the the SIUE provost. As of Jan. 1, 2016, the dean and provost of the medical school will report to the president of the university in addition to the SIUC chancellor. The dean of the School of Law will also report the SIUC chancellor, while the deans of the dentistry and pharmacy schools will report to the SIUE chancellor. The introduction of the policy to the board began in the summer of 2014. SIU President Randy Dunn said the policy is necessary because he must have involvement with the vital functions of the school. Among concerns raised by the Faculty Senate and the Graduate Council are school accreditation, research institution status, tenure appointments and tenure denial grievances. “Nothing takes [the School of Medicine] away from [SIUC] campus, changes grant counting, establishes a separate campus or does anything to remove the role of the School of Medicine from SIUC,” Dunn said. While Dunn said the change in reporting lines will not cause the School of Medicine to become separated from the SIUC campus, a lack of outlining procedures has some faculty such as Andrea Imre, president of the Faculty Senate, and James MacLean, a Faculty Senate member representing the medical school, worried the School of Medicine and the other three professional schools may become separate entities. Of the medical school’s operations, 10 percent exists on SIUC campus, Dunn said. Dunn said no risk exists in the re-accreditation of the institutions within the system because of the change, but Imre and MacLean were not as sure. “The reporting line change might not be just as simple as changing the reporting lines,” MacLean said. “I’m curious, it seems like it would be appropriate for that resolution to ... actually have a specific language about what will be changed with that.” Because the medical and law schools are tied to SIUC campus, all research grants and money is attributed to SIUC, so a separation would greatly reduce the amount of research from SIUC, putting its status as a research institution at risk. Imre and MacLean are afraid of the issues that could arise because the shift is unclear and how much the dean and provost of the medical school will report to the system president. In opposition to Dunn’s statement saying the schools will not separate, joint research by the Faculty Senate and the Graduate Council indicate SIUC, which receives its accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission, could be at risk of separation from the medical and law schools if duties of the host campus are not well-defined or approved by the HLC. Dunn defended the change and said it is customary for boards to create policies before instituting procedures. Please see BOARD | 2

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Morgan Timms | D AILY E GYPTIAN Veteran Lonnie Shepard watches and listens for deer in a blind he set up at the second annual Veteran Adventures Deer Camp at Touch of Nature Environmental Center Saturday. Shepard, who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, said being outside and around other Veterans is what he loves most about the camp. “Being out here has a calming effect,” Shepard said, “There’s no trains, no big crowds of people, it’s just you and nature, that’s it. The only noise out here is the noise you make or the animals make … It’s comforting to be around other Veterans too because I know if something were to happen, these guys have got my back because we’ve had similar experiences.” For the story, see pages 4 and 5.

Christmas, Yule share similar holiday history AUTUMN DOUGLAS | @adouglas_DE

Christmas may be the most popular and commercialized holiday today, but it has roots in a religion other than Christianity. Yule, a Pagan winter solstice holiday, has some of the same traditions and rituals. “There’s a lot of traditions that were stolen or changed,” said Tara Nelsen, SIUC alumna and founder of the Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance, from Murphysboro. Decorating trees, singing carols and exchanging gifts are just a few of the traditions Christmas has adopted from the pagan holiday, according to History Today. The Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance is a community group founded in 1998 with the purpose of celebrating and educating the public about pagan spirituality. Paganism is any type of earth-based spiritual religion that is usually both pantheistic and polytheistic, Nelsen said. Nelsen has practiced as an eclectic pagan for more than 25 years and said she doesn’t identify with one set of religious practices, but rather believes in a variety. The Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance hosted its annual Yule celebration at the Gaia House on Saturday night, where

many types of pagans of all ages gathered together to sing carols, light the Yule fire, burn holly leaves and share in a spiritual experience. After the rituals, they ate together and exchanged gifts. “Most pagan traditions follow the cycle of nature and the changing of the seasons,” Nelsen said. “So, all of our sabbats relate somehow to what’s going on in nature.” Historically, Yule is the time for people to come together during the longest night of the year to stay warm, feast and look forward to lighter and warmer days while honoring the cycle of nature, she said. “Earth-based spiritual traditions have been around long before Christianity was created. A lot of the basic concepts and symbols that you see around Christmas have pagan roots,” she said. This is because the celebration of Christmas as a specific holiday was established by a pagan Roman Emperor more than 1,700 years ago, according to Dan Owen, the evangelist at the Broadway Church of Christ in Paducah, Ky. Owen has a bachelor’s degree in Bible and Biblical Languages, a master’s degree in Greek New Testament and a doctorate from SIUC in Education of Ministers. Although the Bible says nothing about

the celebration of Christmas, it is never wrong to preach and talk about the birth of Christ, he said, including on Dec. 25, because it’s part of the Gospel. The birth of Christmas begins with the birth of Christ, which is recorded in the New Testament in the books of Matthew and Luke, and then with the birth of Christianity itself on the day of Pentecost in the book of Acts. Christianity was first legalized in 313 A.D. when Constantine became the emperor and passed the Edict of Milan, Owen said. Although Constantine wasn’t a Christian, he was sympathetic towards Christians. “This was the first time that people could actually conduct worship without being persecuted,” he said. Since Constantine established a work holiday at the winter solstice in honor of the birth of a pagan sun god, Sol Invictus, he also gave the Christians a holiday to celebrate the birth of their God, Jesus Christ, Owen said. “And, that was the beginning of the celebration of a day for the birth of Christ,” he said. Christian churches gradually took that up as a special holiday, and it became a special high mass in Roman Catholicism called Christ Mass or Christmas. Please see PAGAN | 2

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Holiday Wagner | @HolidayWagnerDE Tara Bell calls spirit in a circle ritual during the Yule celebration at the Gaia House on Saturday. Traditional Pagan circles consist of the members of the circle calling the elements of earth, wind, fire, water and spirit while standing facing north, east, south, west and center. Each person welcomes their element to the circle and lights a candle one by one until the circle is complete.

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The traditions and rituals that are known today as belonging to Christmas were actually adopted from the Roman winter solstice holiday in 313 A.D., which is why the celebration of Yule and Christmas are so similar, he said. Nelsen doesn’t mind that pagan traditions were stolen or changed,

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“Typically when your policy changes at a governance board level, you are not going to get into all of the bits and pieces of everything that may be impacted,” Dunn said. Despite the arguments made by Imre and Maclean, all board members except Shirley Portwood voted to approve a reconstruction of reporting lines. Portwood argued the policy should not be adopted because

though, because she said she believes everyone should be able to practice their religions however they want. Khara Lukancic, a graduate student in geography from Harrisburg, has been practicing Norse paganism for 18 years and joined the Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance more than a year ago. Lukancic said it doesn’t matter where the traditions came from or

whether the traditions were changed, as long as it allows more people to celebrate in communities together. “I think there’s room for everybody,” she said. “I think it’s a matter of your intention and just enjoying the people around you.”

current reporting lines within the university system are used by a number of other institutions. “It is not clear ... what problems will be solved by the change in reporting lines,” Portwood said. “Nor does it indicate how we can improve the university as a whole as an educational institution [or] address the possible unintended consequences at this point.” Dunn said if procedures were directly and thoroughly defined in a policy by the board, it could

potentially take away shared governance with the schools. He said the policy is a balancing act of operational procedures and policy. “As we look at what plays out over the course of the next year, we’re not going to do anything that harms those individuals or that lessens the school’s role in Carbondale or anything else,” Dunn said.

Autumn Douglas can be reached at 618-536-3325 or adouglas@ dailyegyptian.com

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Telltale’s Game of Thrones is as brutal as the TV show GRANT MEYER | @GrantMeyerDe

If fans of “Game of Thrones” ever wanted to be a part of the show then this is the place to do it. Telltale Games’ strong choice-driven narratives combined with the fantasy setting of one of television’s most popular shows results in “Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series.” This merger works incredibly well, and I felt as if I was part of Westeros. I enjoyed the game so much that my new favorite characters in the “Game of Thrones” universe are the family played in the game. Telltale games do not play like standard video games, but rather like an interactive book. Gameplay is mostly on-screen popups that indicate different interactions.

These can be quick time events or dialogue chosen during conversations. Dialogue options are the bulk of gameplay, and the story is affected or altered depending on the player’s decisions. Occasionally, players are able to walk around an area and interact with people or the environment. It can be freeing but does not add much to the experience. The gameplay is simple, but fits within Telltale Games’ style because these games are played for storytelling. The storyline, set in the “Game of Thrones” universe, takes place at the end of TV show’s third season. Players control different members of the noble Forrester family after a great tragedy afflicts them. The player must restore the house using the members of the family in different parts of the world. For the rest of this story, visit www.dailyegyptian.com.

Holiday traditions: the top 10 Christmas movies JACOB PIERCE @JacobPierce1_DE

With the holiday season in full effect, Christmas movies are going to be played to the point of nausea. But, there are good films that can make one appreciate this joyous season. Here is my list of best Christmas movies: 10. “Die Hard” (1988): “Die Hard” is a great Christmas movie. Besides being based in the holiday season, the film hits on a lot Christmas messages. At the center of the movie, when Hans Grubber isn’t being the best movie villain ever, it addresses the importance of family and people coming together. It is easy to write this film off as not being a real Christmas movie, but at its heart, it’s an emotional and thrilling masterpiece. 9. “Bad Santa” (2003): Sometimes the best Christmas films are ones that combine traditional emotional themes and comedy. “Bad Santa” uses the bad person trying to be better trope pretty well. Billy Bob Thornton excellently plays a bad-mouthed Santa. This is not a film to watch with the whole family, and it suffers from an overload of mean-spirited humor, but it can make everyone laugh and cry. 8. “Scrooged” (1988): Few things could make any season better than Bill Murray and “Scrooged” will give all the holidayflavored Murray anyone could want. This often forgotten “A Christmas Carol” retelling is directed by Richard Donner, and gives one of the most interesting takes on the classic story. This movie, while not perfect, has a lot of heart and is salvageable because of Murray and Donner’s talents. It has a bit of the same charm brilliant 1980’s comedies like “Caddyshack” and “Fletch,” just with a little Christmas spirit. 7. “The Santa Clause” (1994): The entire Santa Clause franchise

gets a well-deserved bad rap for being terrible. But, people forget how much of a treat the first incarnation actually was. Tim Allen, who is usually underwhelming, pulls off one of his best — and funniest — performances as the new Santa. It is a film funny enough to entertain people young and old, and its tone never leans to one side or the other. 6. “Gremlins” (1984): Joe Dante’s creature feature is a Christmas movie through and through, even with all of its horror elements. The entire film is based around a gift a father gives his son. At its core, it talks about the true meaning of Christmas and how monetized the holiday has become. While “Gremlins” has its frights, it’s also is somewhat of a family film. 5. “Love Actually” ( 2003): “Love Actually” gets a bad rap today by many film fans for being cliché and starting a trend of romantic holiday comedies. But at its heart, the film is one of the best in the genre and extremely entertaining. It has several well-developed stories all taking place at the same time around Christmas season. Each talks about real world issues and holiday themes. With a cast including Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson and Chiwetel Ejiofor, there are a few reasons to simply give this flick a try on a late December night. 4. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (1965): What would a Christmas movie list be without a little Charlie Brown? Like most Charles Schultz stories, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” touches upon a lot of adult themes, like materialism in society, but still keeps it simple enough for children to enjoy. This is one people can watch multiple times during Christmas. It

never gets old. 3. “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” (1966): This Boris Karloff narrated classic trumps the Jim Carrey and Ron Howard live-action adaption and is beyond a Christmas tradition. While not technically a theatrical movie, this TV special does count as a short, TV movie. With aspects like animation provided by Looney Tunes’ Chuck Jones and a great use of the source material helping this , it wouldn’t feel like Christmas without watching this quiet masterpiece. It is one of the best Dr. Seussbased movies, and in general one of the greatest animated features 2. “Elf ” (2003): 2003 was a great year in film for Christmas movies, but none were better than “Elf.” Like many great films, “Elf ” holds its own as both a family film and a movie adults can enjoy alone. It has one of Will Ferrell’s best performances and a heartwarming story better than most holiday movies. The film could have fell in the hole of making jokes of its ridiculousness plot, an idea that rarely works. “Elf ” doesn’t and it feels more emotionally genuine and real because of it. 1. “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989): While this is one that is played to the point of nausea, none of the gags or true moments feel tired or boring. It has been repeated and quoted by many — young and old — and continues to speak to people 26 years later. Christmas Vacation is a Christmas classic and a comedic masterpiece. It is so good that many think it outdoes the original Vacation film, which is an incredibly hard feat to do. Jacob Pierce can be reached at JPierce@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter @JacobPierce1_DE.

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Veteran Adventures hosts white-tail deer hunt SHANNON ALLEN | @ShannonAllen_DE

Morgan Timms | D AILY E GYPTIAN Lonnie Shepard sits with his bow Saturday during the Veteren’s Hunt at Touch of Nature. Lonnie Shepard shows a video of deer blowing — a “whooshing” sound made when a deer senses danger and turns to run. “When they blow,” Shepard said, “It’s over because it alerts other deer to stay away from the area.” Morgan Timms D AILY E GYPTIAN

Although the abnormally warm weather kept some deer in hiding, student veterans still took full advantage of hunting season this weekend. Ten student veterans spent Friday through Sunday hunting whitetail deer in Giant City as part of an excursion planned by Touch of Nature’s Veteran Adventures program and Veteran Services. Lonnie Shepard, a U.S. Army veteran from Murphysboro awaiting admission to the university’s nursing program, said trips like these help veterans from different branches bond with shared experiences. He brought his 14-year-old son along for the trip. “When we get out [of the military], we all spread out across the country and go back to where we’re from,” Shepard said. “It’s difficult to meet up with a group of guys who have experienced similar things, so these trips are comforting.” David Dunlap from Dwight served as a flight medic in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years. Dunlap said although some veterans have trouble transitioning from the military to

college, it was simple for him. “The transition was great and I wish I did it 21 years ago,” Dunlap said. “There was nothing to it besides just getting out.” Dunlap said he was glad to leave his last job as a flight medic at Scott Air Force Base because there was not a lot of camaraderie. “Some of my best friends in the world are ones I met in the military, but these last people I worked with don’t care about you,” Dunlap said. “That made it easier to walk out the door and not look back.” Expert hunter, deer processor and Illinois state trooper Tom Goessman demonstrated to participants how to properly process and cook deer meat during the trip. Goessman said his father was a disabled veteran, so he learned how to hunt for his family at a young age. “My wife, daughter and I process our own meat and hides,” Goessman said. “My wife makes purses out of the hides. My daughter makes jewelry out of the bones, so we don’t waste any part of the deer.” Goessman, a Jonesboro native, said the hunters seemed interested in his demonstration. “Most of them told me they don’t

process their own meat, but I’m fairly confident that they could process it now,” he said. Shane Brady, one of the event coordinators and U.S. Army veteran, said Veteran Adventures raised $250 for the trip from donors and fundraising with Quatro’s Pizza. “It feels great to have generous people wanting to give back to a community that has sacrificed so much,” Brady said. “These donors are helping us create meaningful experiences for these veterans that hopefully will stay with them throughout their lives.” Shannon Allen can be reached at SAllen@dailyegyptian.com or at 618536-3326.

Morgan Timms | D AILY E GYPTIAN Lonnie Shepard moves a stray branch to clear the entrance to his blind.

Morgan Timms | D AILY E GYPTIAN Lonnie Shepard blows on a device that creates a mock “grunt call” to attract bucks closer to the blind.

Morgan Timms | D AILY E GYPTIAN Lonnie Shepard uses the edge of a pocketknife to point to the glowing red light at the end of his arrow which, he said, helps him track the arrow’s path in late afternoon light. Lonnie Shepard points to soft deer tracks nearby his blind that he spotted Friday morning. Shepard said that when the plants have been trampled so much they no longer grow, he knows deer frequent the path. Morgan Timms D AILY E GYPTIAN

Morgan Timms | D AILY E GYPTIAN Lonnie Shepard walks with his bow through a small field to the blind he had set up earlier.

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Corrigan makes most of opportunity THOMAS DONLEY | @tdonleyDE

When a team returns all its starters from the previous season, it figures to be a long season for bench players. But, opportunity arises when a starter is injured. Junior guard/forward Carlie Corrigan has taken advantage of the absence of senior forward Azia Washington, who is recovering from knee surgery, and become a weapon for the SIU women’s basketball team. Corrigan found herself in the starting lineup three times in her first two seasons at SIU. She started Saturday for the third time in the Salukis’ first nine games this season. Her minutes per game has increased from 9.1 her first two years to 20.3 so far this season. Before the 2015-16 season, she played 20 or more minutes in four of her 55 career games. She’s played at least 20 minutes in six of nine games this season. Corrigan averages 6.3 points per game this year, which is triple her career average for her first two seasons. She attributed her improvements to her offseason workout regimen. “I ran a lot in the offseason trying to build up endurance,” Corrigan said. “I also incorporated shooting a lot more after running to do everything game-like, not just in the gym

Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE Junior guard/forward Carlie Corrigan dribbles the ball during SIU’s 102-69 victory against Morehead State on Saturday at SIU Arena. Corrigan scored 10 points in the game.

shooting around.” Corrigan has been almost equally effective off the bench and as a starter.

She averages 7.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per start, and 6.0 points and 3.0 rebounds off the bench.

She is averaging a career-high 0.311 points per minute played. Last year she averaged 0.297 points per minute, and .203 as a freshman. Corrigan averages 0.153 rebounds per minute this season. She averaged 0.121 and 0.127 the last two years, respectively. Junior forward Kim Nebo notices Corrigan’s improvements. “I would definitely say [Corrigan] is the most [improved],” she said. “She came out with a different attitude. She has a killer instinct, and she’s just playing hard every single time.” From time to time, the 5-foot, 9-inch Corrigan finds herself in the post defending a player with an advantage of five or six inches on her. Coach Cindy Stein said this is not by design. “That will happen occasionally,” she said. “I think she does a good job of moving her feet and getting around. She can play several positions.” Corrigan said she doesn’t notice her adversaries’ sizes. “If you’re in good position, you can basically guard anybody,” she said. “So I don’t think about the height advantage they might have over me.” Thomas Donley can be reached at Tdonley@ Dailyegyptian.com or at 536-3307.

Saluki Men’s Basketball comparison 2014-15 (12-21)

2015-16

record strength of schedule

7-4 No. 232

9-2 No. 318

points per game field goal percentage three-point percentage

65.2 45 percent 36 percent

79.6 49 percent 36 percent

rebounds (Offensive-Defensive-Total) assists per game free throw percentage turnovers per game attendance per home game

124-253-377 9.1 70 PERCENT 13.1 4,499

113-264-377 12.6 68 PERCENT 13.8 4,565

THROUGH 11 GAMES

(Out of 351 teams)

47-of-129

77-of-216

Evan Jones | @EvanJones_DE