Sept. 24, 2015 Eastern Progress by Eastern Progress

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 www.easternprogress.com Independent student publication of Eastern Kentucky University since 1922

Concerns raised over Martin Hall demolition STUDENT SENATE QUESTIONS LOGISTICS OF HOUSING AND MOVING STUDENTS By TOPHER PAYTON christopher_payto3@mymail.eku.edu

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The Christian boards featured three different categories students could contribute their opinions to. The boards were on display for multiple days and during City Fest.

Organization asks for opinions on religion THE WESLEY FOUNDATION USES BOARDS TO ACCEPT STUDENT OPINIONS ON CHRISTIANITY By NOENA ZERNA progress@eku.edu

When students attend a public university they become aware that everyone around them has opinions that vary from their own. However, students often become angry when these opinions seem to target them. This was the case on Sept. 11 when Powell Corner was covered with three 8 feet by 11 feet boards with three specific titles reading “Things Christians Say

That I Don’t Like,” “Christian Actions I Don’t Like” and “Christian Attitudes That I Don’t Like.” The boards were created by Eastern’s Wesley Foundation. The Wesley Foundation is a Methodist organization located at the end of University Dr. on campus. The organization is led by Ken Southgate who has been the director of the Wesley Foundation for 22 years. Southgate explained the boards were a way for Christians to listen to how non-Christians felt about them and create a sincere apology to those who felt hurt by Christians. “Inside the church everyone’s connected," Southgate said. "We are the body of Christ, it’s like apolo-

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Eastern administrators are still trying to figure out the details of Martin Hall' demolition, that's the consensus when Billy Martin, executive director of student services and auxiliary services, spoke to Student Senate Tuesday night. "I would love to say how well thought out and planned this all has been, and that we're basically just navigating this as planned," Martin said. "But that isn't the case." When asked about Martin Hall, BILLY MARTIN Martin prefaced by saying he will do his best to answer what he could. But a lot of questions just don't have answers yet. One of the bigger concerns Student Senate had was the removal of one of the cheapest dorms on campus. Martin confirmed all new halls built in this transition phase will be around the $3,000 price point comparable to New Hall, but added Eastern will keep some of the cheaper dorms, such as Palmer, Keene, and McGregor -- at least for the next few years. He agreed that affordability of student housing was important to consider, but when looking at the demand of modern, suite-style housing, Eastern doesn't hold up. "We don't have any housing other than New Hall," Martin said. "And that only has 256 beds, with a waiting list a mile long." Right now there are 4,000 traditional style beds on campus, Martin said. "That is not a varied housing stock," he added. "We should never have

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Largest incoming class more academically prepared

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The incoming class of 2015 moved onto campus and increased numbers in all academic colleges, the highest being the College of Arts and Sciences.

HIGHER ACT SCORES, GPA'S ACCOMPANY NEW EASTERN STUDENTS IN THE FALL SEMESTER By KRISTI BRANHAM krist_branham5@mymail.eku.edu

Eastern opened its doors to 2,945 freshman this semester, a 20 percent increase from four years ago at 2,451, and that's not easy to get to, said Brett Morris, executive director of enrollment management. Total enrollment is approximately 17,000, the largest since 2000, Morris said. This increase is in-part due to a $1.7 million investment into Eastern's scholarship budget. "It's really about the cost of education," Morris said. He explained the cost of education is outstripping the ability of families to pay for it. President Michael Benson and the Presidents Council invested the money into four year merit-based scholarships in an effort to assist families with the cost of education. However, the award amounts haven't been raised, its just been made easier to get, Morris said. Eastern partnered with Ruffalo Noel Levitz, a consulting company for higher education enrollment management. Using analytical data the council tried to create the best benefit package for families,

Morris said. In the past, if students didn't have a 3.5 GPA they were not eligible. This leaves students active in extra circular programs who may struggle with higher GPA's ineligible, Morris said. However, according to the ACT website, regardless of a student's high school GPA, involvement in high school activities is often associated with higher ACT composite scores. Now eligibility for Eastern's merit scholarships acquired through a combination of the student's GPA and ACT scores. Students with a high ACT score but moderate GPA would still get the award, Morris said. "We made the conscious decision to invest in good students," Morris said. ACT scores are up from 21.8 last year to 22.2 for the 2015 incoming class and from a 3.21 GPA for the 2014 class to 3.28 this year. According to the ACT website, the average composite score for 2015 Kentucky high school graduates was 20. As of Sept. 16, 2,902 freshman now walk the campus, a slight drop from the original 2,945 said Chad Adkins, interim director of Institutional Research at Eastern. Morris said this is expected because some students will miss home and leave before official tallies are recorded Oct. 15.

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Lancaster Avenue and struck the left rear of his vehicle.

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Sept. 15 A student reported being harassed through phone calls and text messages in Martin Hall. A person reported theft of their personal property in the Powell Building.

Sept. 16 A student reported her ex-boyfriend was yelling at her and attempted to put her in the back of his car at 10:39 p.m. in the Lancaster Lot. He was issued a ban from university property.

A student reported her wallet was stolen from the area she was sitting at 3:59 p.m., in the Whitlock Building. The student left her purse in the area, and when she returned it was gone.

Sept. 19 A person, 19, from Pikeville, was cited for operating a vehicle under the influence at 1:42 a.m. in the Summit Street Lot. The person was transported to the Madison County Detention Center where they submitted to a breathalyzer test. Their BAC was .135. A person reported a hit and run at 12:24 p.m., at the entrance of Model Service Drive. The person said a black Jeep Cherokee ignored the red traffic light at an intersection of the Eastern Bypass and

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A student reported someone had scratched a profanity into the paint on her car’s trunk door at 6:24 p.m., in the Keene Lot.

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Sept. 20 A student, 18, from Plainfield, Ill., was cited for alcohol intoxication at 1:05 a.m., in Keene Hall. The student was transported to the Madison County Detention Center.

Sept. 21 The door of Room 407 in Clay Hall was reported to have inappropriate writings on it at 1:50 a.m. A student reported damage to their vehicle at 2:59 p.m., in the Brockton Commuter Lot.

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Faculty, staff to receive across-the-board pay raise By BRIANNA WHITE & NOENA ZERNA progress@eku.edu

Eastern employees were surprised to receive an email from President Benson's office Wednesday about a 2.5 percent salary increase that will go into effect Nov. 1. The pay increase, a $3 million investment for the university, will effect all full- and part-time employees who were employed on or before Aug. 15, 2015. Conversations about a potential raise started during the summer, said Barry Poynter, vice president for finance and administration. After seeing a rise in applications and students interested in Eastern, Poynter said the decision was delayed just to ensure the predicted high enrollment numbers would still be true once the semester began. The high enrollment numbers this semester, particu-

larly in online courses, helped in funding the pay raise, Poytner said. Since Benson's start at Eastern, he has made efforts to help benefit employees and to ensure Eastern's salaries were competitive and comparable to other universities in the area through a faculty internal pay equity program (IPEP). Continued refinements to the process will address further salary alignment problems, Benson said in the email. "Benson has kept [salary increases] on the radar screen as money is available," said Faculty Senate Chair Richard Day. Day added executives on Faculty Senate have mentioned pay raises to Benson before, but they were always direct and non-contentious. Benson is open with students and faculty and tries to do what's best for them, Day said. "While facilities are important and the quality of

our academic programs are critical, it is our people who constitute our greatest asset," Benson said in his email. Poynter said he thinks the pay raise will build morale on campus. "I think it sends a message to employees that we care about their benefits and we care about their well-being to the extent we are able to give a small increase," Poynter said. "It's a priority for the President and he's acting on those priorities he laid out in 2013." Mark Maier, assistant counsel for Compliance and Policy Development, said he's happy for the pay raise. He added that higher education faculty is generally overworked, so it's nice to see them being rewarded. Betsy Bohannon, assistant dean of students, Students Rights and Responsibilities, said she was surprised by the raise and it is a good boost for morale. She wants to use her raise toward paying bills and to travel to see her daughters and grandson in New York.

Human rights activist calls for response to discrimination By DARBY CAMPBELL progress@eku.edu

Peace advocate and human rights activist Wai Wai Nu called on Eastern's students to encourage the U.S. government to work with the Burmese government to move toward a solution for a serious human rights issue that has affected her and her community. Nu was once held as a political prisoner in Burma because of her convictions. She is the founder of Justice for Women and the Women's Peace Network and was named one of BBC's 100 Top Women in 2014. Nu spoke about the recent history of the Rohingya people and the systematic annihilation of them and their culture. The Rohingya people of Burma have had their permanent citizenship revoked and have been displaced from their homes and moved into camps. "Our people are dying in camps. All our rights are being taken away," Nu said. The temporary citizenship places restrictions on the Rohingya people's right to travel, marry, and get an education. She discussed the discrimination the Rohingya and the Muslim people of

Burma face and the abuse they suffer at the hands of the security forces. "I feel like the Rohingya were put in a cage without human rights," Nu said. She said her father, only a couple decades ago, ran in elections, but now he is ineligible to run because of his temporary citizenship status. "It's not about whether you are citizens or not," Nu said. "It's about whether you are Muslim or Rohingya." Buddhist nationalists are also partly to blame for the prosecution that Nu and her people have suffered, she said. Nationalists enforce laws that discourage any relationship between people of different religions and even go so far as to enact a law that requires Buddhist women to ask permission to marry anyone of another race or religion. Nu said that while great strides toward democracy have been made in Burma, it's not fast enough to save the Rohingya people. The Rohingya are currently fleeing the country in an attempt to escape persecution. "Even democratic forces are not able to protect the minorities in the country," Nu said. She called for the restoration of full citizenship rights to all Rohingya as a start to the restoration of her people and her culture.

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Peace advocate and human rights activist Wai Wai Nu explains the lack of human rights in Burma, Myanmar, where she was once held as a political prisoner. "The U.S. policy toward Burma is not a success story," Nu said. "I would like to request all of you to encourage your government to work with our government." Nu is trying to promote the friendship of different religions and encour-

aged everyone to post a selfie with their friend of a different religion and tag it on social media as #MyFriend or #FriendshipHasNoBoundaries. This campaign is used to break down the boundaries between people of different religions.

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Literary journal seeking new student media submissions By HANNAH COSTELLE progress@eku.edu

Eastern’s student-run literary and arts journal, Aurora, isn’t just for writers this semester. Taking full advantage of the journal’s online format, the Aurora staff is opening submissions to nearly every artistic medium. “This year we’re focusing on the art side because it is an art and literary journal,” said Meghan McKinney, managing editor and junior English major from Elizabethtown. “We’re trying to promote it to a wider range of people, people who aren’t just English majors.” In the past, submissions have been limited to short stories, poetry and the occasional painting, but this semester the Aurora staff – made up of 13 English students in a publishing class – decided to broaden the journal’s creative scope. “We have a lot of people on the staff that are interested in more than just writing,” McKinney said. Since the journal hasn’t published a print version since 2013, it is possible to focus on more types of art. This year’s staff has realized the possibilities that come with a purely online journal. Accepted submissions have been

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broadened from traditional writing pieces in fiction, nonfiction, poetry or any genre hybrid, to videos, screenplays, musical compositions, graphic stories/comics, photography and other visual art. This semester there are staff positions ranging from fiction editor, art editor and music editor – someone to cover every possible submission from each category. MaraJean Meyer, a senior English major from Campton, fills a new position this year as music editor. There has only been one music submission to Aurora in the past six years, Meyer said, but she’s looking to change that. She said she’s excited to receive musical recordings, but also wants students to think bigger. “I think even better would be a music video where we combine the audio and visual aspects,” Meyer said. “I know there’s a lot of musical talent at Eastern.” “No one should think ‘Maybe my work is too out-there for this journal,’” McKinney said. She said even art or writing that doesn’t fit into these newly expanded categories would be welcome. “Look at Lady Gaga,” Meyers said. “People love shock value. I think as

sary to make this work, and to fulfill our promise that everyone has a place to stay." The idea is to take one of the bigger rooms in some of the apartments and add an extra bed to it. Martin also touched on the timeline of the project, listing two reasons why he knows the project will be completed by fall of 2017: "One, it's not the state building it... And two, they make nothing if it doesn't open." As of right now, Martin said the university doesn't know what will happen to the Resident Assistant's and even the Resident Hall Coordinator. Student Senator and RA of Martin Hall Caleb Dunn spoke up about the unclear future of the staff in the dorm. "The RA's would really appreciate knowing what are plans for us," Dunn said. "Because as of right now we have been told we will have a job and be placed somewhere, but frankly that vagueness does not exactly build my confidence in the system." Martin answered from what he knew from his standpoint. "RA's honestly were not in the equation when we started this," he said. "We were more worried about our student population than we were about our RA's. Even though the RA's are students we treat them as staff. And staff have to roll with the punches." Martin also said no more dorms are slated to come down. He stressed however, in the rapidly changing environment of the campus renovation, he could wake up to a text tomorrow that changes the plan.

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had that many traditional style resident hall, which is why we're taking some of them off." He said the wait list for New Hall and the full capacity of Grand Campus are both indications of the need for more suite and apartment-style housing. "We're trying to make the student experience better with better living," Martin said. Another big concern students had was where the students from Martin Hall are going to go. Martin said they were able to move some students during room changes a few weeks ago, and by next semester they will have rooms for the rest of them. Between fall and spring semesters Eastern loses about 500 students from the residence halls, Martin said, whether it be graduation, transfers or drop outs. He added Martin Hall houses only 400, so they will have somewhere to live in the spring. The Housing Office encouraged students to participate in room changes to have a choice in their future housing. When spring rolls around students will be placed in dorms by Housing. It's unknown which beds will be available until the end of the fall semester. Martin said. The Housing office has also been playing with the idea of opening some of the bigger rooms in Grand Campus as double rooms, Martin said, and will consider doing so next semester if they need the space. "We're going to have to get a bit creative with how we're doing this," Martin said. "But it's what is neces-

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long as people are creating their art and submitting it to the world, no one can judge them.” The Aurora staff is also trying to promote the journal on social media this semester, realizing an online journal needs an online presence. “With social media, we want to reach out to people in their environment,” McKinney said. “It’s all more accessible. You can send links to people and direct them to the website.” McKinney said she sees talent

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gizing for that rude family member.” “Church is a place where we are supposed to hold each other accountable,” said Bethany Keith, manager of the Caffeinated Colonel, a coffee shop located in the Wesley Foundation building. Southgate said the Wesley Foundation wanted people to know that God doesn't hate them and he wants to take responsibility for Christians who are using the Bible as a weapon to damage the way non-Christians view Christians. The project began after Southgate had started seeing more posts on Facebook about people’s hatred of Christians. “It was an eye opening experience,” he said. Southgate went on to describe the way churches have just recently realized the citizens of the U.S. are no longer living in a Christian nation and churches used to have a greater influence. But in today’s society, there is more animosity towards Christians and the church. Due to this, Southgate originally planned a whole series of lessons, but realized it wouldn’t work because there is a vast gulf between people inside and outside the church. This led to the creation of the boards. The boards were formed as a tangible way for students, specifically those

all over campus. It’s just a matter of spreading the word and getting them to submit. Submissions are published competitively, so not everyone can get in. Published artists and writers will have the opportunity to attend a reading and reception at the end of the semester to share and celebrate their work. View past editions of Aurora at aurora.eku.edu. Interested students have until Oct. 15 to submit their work online at aurora.submittable.com.

hurt by Christians, to express what they truly felt. The Wesley Foundation’s goal was to listen without reacting. The boards were placed to help people realize the depth of the hate problem between Christians and non-Christians. Although this was their goal, many students, Christians and non-Christians alike, reacted negatively and assumed the boards had been set up by a hate group. Some upset students even vandalized the boards by spray painting them or drawing obscene images on them. On Sept. 11, Southgate received an urgent call that required him to return to the Wesley Foundation building as soon as possible. A veteran walked down to the Wesley Foundation building to express his anger about the boards being set up on a day remembering the attack on America for religious beliefs. The boards were quickly taken down afterwards, but made a re-appearance on Powell Corner on Sept. 14. Southgate emphasized their intentions were not to offend anyone. “Our intent was not to call anyone out,” he said. “We’re sorry that this was not clearly communicated.” However, Southgate and the Wesley Foundation do not apologize for the boards existing, because they felt it was what God wanted. The boards brought attention to something people were already feeling and thinking. He invites anyone who was offended to reach out to him. “The pot is stirred. Let us see what happens now," said Southgate.

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Immigration crisis leads to human smuggling Julia Dake Up until this past week, I'm sure many Americans weren't very concerned with the European migration crisis, viewing it as strictly Europe's problem, and nothing more. Then the haunting image of a drowned Syrian toddler made its way through social media, prompting a bigger discussion on immigrants to the European Union (EU). These people come from a variety of countries, across three different continents. Though people become refugees for any number of reasons, the goal of finding a safe haven remains the same regardless of the country of or-

igin. People can legally enter the EU under the guise of seeking asylum, while migrant workers must apply for the proper legal documents. This becomes quite a gray area when dealing with people coming into the EU, because there tends to be a bit of overlap. This summer, the EU saw a large increase in the numbers of migrants entering. This was caused by lax laws on asylum in countries like Macedonia and Germany, and cheaper fares from Turkey to countries accepting refugees. The EU has responded to this issue by proposing a "safe countries list," which would cause the deportation of thousands of migrants. In the meantime, Europe is faced with a crisis that has morphed into a tragedy, rather than a simple immigration debate. In the month of August alone, 105 people perished in boating accidents on the Mediterranean while attempting to reach Europe. The viral photo of a young Syrian boy found on a Turkish coastline is just one of many victims. Migrants aren't exactly safe upon entering the EU either. On Aug. 27, the bodies of 71 migrants were found

in a truck on the Ost Autobahn, a roadway just south of Vienna. This highway is the main entrance for migrants from Hungary, and throughout September, the highway has been closed to prevent any traffic between the two countries. I believe the immigration crisis can be handled with a smarter visa system, but the human smuggling that's taking place may be a bit more of a challenge. People are perishing during transport to the EU. They pay to be crammed into a boat or truck, sometimes with catastrophic results. People sneaking migrants into the EU aren't doing this out of the goodness of their hearts, but for a profit. Mechanical malfunctions and poor conditions are causing a great amount of death, sometimes with zero penalties for the smugglers. As long as the EU keeps an ambiguous immigration policy and a lax crackdown on smugglers, the death toll will continue to rise.

Truth will set you free? Not for boy with homemade clock Cassy Grey On Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, Ahmed Mohamed, 14, walked into school in Irving, Texas, brimming with excitement over what he had created. With dreams of becoming an engineer, Mohamed made a clock and was looking forward to showing it to his teacher. After showing her what he had created, his teacher's reaction did not match his excitement. She saw what he had as a threat and the school called the police. Ahmed was arrested soon after it had been reported. He was arrested under the charges of creating a hoax bomb. The police officer who arrested him told CNN they questioned Mohamed, but he kept on insisting it was just a clock. The teenager was questioned for hours without the presence of a parental figure or lawyer. It's crazy how the teenager was in trouble for continuing to tell the police the truth. I've always been told the truth will set me free, but then again, I'm white. I don't face racial discrimination.

This teen's story is not all bad. Because of the discrimination he faced in Irving, Texas, many large public figures have offered a helping hand to Mohamed. President Obama even extended Mohamed an invitation to the White House and NASA offered to send the teen to space ca mp for free. Because of these offers, many believe the debt against Mohamed has been repaid. In compensation for the obvious prejudice the teen was put through, he was offered gifts as an apology from those sympathetic to him. This is especially nice considering the police who arrested Mohamed on false charges did not apologize and refused to talk to the press. While I'm sure these gifts were nice and it made Mohamed feel better about his situation, it does not change the rampant racism flowing through the United States right now. He was still subject to a very unnecessary discrimination. From "random" security checks at the airport to the unwarranted and downright racist opinions of celebrities (looking at you Bill Maher and Richard Dawkins), the way Mohamed looks and the religion he practices will be the cause of the injustice he will face as a Muslim. In my own experience, I have heard people claim Islamophobia is justified because 'the majority of terrorists are Muslim.' I have many issues with this statement.

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For starters, this is not true. The majority of terrorist attacks within the United States have not been conducted by those who practice Islam. Also, the terrorism referred to is practiced by sects of those who claim to follow the Muslim faith. In reality, these people are just using a peaceful doctrine to justify murder. They are not true Muslims. Until the racism is stopped, the apologies made to Ahmed Mohamed are essentially null. They are saying 'I'm sorry my country discriminated against you, but I cannot help you on a large scale.'

Hitchcock: Still relevant or long forgotten? Stephen Mcferron This month is the 55th anniversary of Sir Alfred Hitchcock's suspense masterpiece Psycho. It seems appropriate to ask whether or not the Master of Suspense should still be considered relevant to modern audiences. Normally, a filmmaker who started his career in the silent era would have waned away into obscurity, but Hitchcock is not of that ilk. Since before his death in 1980, his work had been taught in film classes across the nation. Thirty-five years later, the tradition continues. However, students don't always stick to everything they're taught--I'm sure my fellow students would agree. What would really establish Hitchcock's dominance over the directing craft would be influence and whether his movies still thrill audiences. In reference to influence, Hitchcock seems to be nearly unparalleled. In the 1970s and 1980s, directors such as John Carpenter, Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese had taken cues from Hitch. One of the most famous copy-and-pastes being Carpenter's use of Psycho as a template for Halloween, right down to casting Psycho star Janet Leigh's daughter Jamie Lee Curtis in the starring role. It certainly doesn't stop there.

In 1990 Scorsese would use the famed "Vertigo Shot" from Hitchcock's Vertigo to create a distorted image of Ray Liota and Robert De Niro in Goodfellas. In 1996, Wes Craven would employ a number of Carpenter and Hitchcock techniques in Scream, including the violent murder of a supposed lead character. But even that's not the end. Several filmmakers of today profess to be Hitchcock fans, from Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan to Pulp Fiction creator Quentin Tarantino. A few years back, there was even an Oscar-nominated picture made by the name of Hitchcock, detailing the filmmaker's personal struggles while shooting Psycho. The ultimate test seems to be whether or not Hitchcockian films hold up today, and this may be the toughest criticism to make. In a world where suspense is considered boring and deep subtext is labeled pretentious, there are undoubtedly modern-day viewers who would find many films of his tedious. Lifeboat, Roap, Dial "M" For Murder-all films previously considered gut-wrenchingly claustrophobic, could now be seen as uneventful. However, there are certain pieces that will never be considered boring. Vertigo turns up often on "Greatest Films" lists-it won in a Sight and Sound poll--and Rear Window was remade as Disturbia a few years ago. Perhaps the most enduring work is Psycho. As I write I am also re-watching it, and I can say for a fact I haven't been so nerve-wracked in a long time. Everything about it is near perfection. The parts that drag are set off by blood-boiling suspense and two of the most well-orchestrated murder scenes in film history. Janet Leigh is just as stunning as ever; Anthony Perkins as Norman is

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nerve-shatteringly fidgety. There is nothing here to not love. So if any of our readers have been put off by the fact they're old or often black-and-white or fear cheesiness, it's well-advised, they leave these feelings behind. Watch Psycho, Vertigo or North By Northwest. You will not regret it. And so, as Hitchcock would have said in his wonderful television series Alfred Hitchcock Presents: have a "Good Evening."

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Moses Malone: basketball player, mentor, legend Robert Ristaneo Sunday, Sept. 13, saw the death of one of the 50 greatest players to ever play in basketball, Moses Malone (1955-2015). He was in a hotel preparing to play in a charity golf event in Norfolk, Virginia, the next day. Malone did not wake up. Medical examiners said he died from a heart attack in the middle of the night after a long history with irregular heartbeats. He was 60 years old. As someone my age, I never had the opportunity to see Malone play live, but I've seen the highlights and old game footage. He was fierce, powerful and a winner on the court. Malone didn't look like any player he played against. The first time I saw him play, I thought he was an athlete of our generation sent back in time. His arms were massive, he stood taller and broader than anyone else and he could do things people his size should not have been able to do. Malone played for 20 years in the NBA. The amount

of physical shape he had to keep his body in is incredible. He played until he was almost 40 years old and still could have played another three years if injuries had not started plaguing him. Malone made his career with the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers. Many people say his career with the Rockets does not mean as much because he never won a title, but what he did to put Houston basketball on the map is something we can never judge by rings or titles. Malone is the greatest to ever wear the uniform. During the 1978-1979 season, Malone won the NBA MVP averaging 24.8 ppg and 17.6 rpg. The Rockets lost to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the playoffs, ending his amazing season. Malone won the MVP again and the Finals MVP as the 76ers won the NBA championship. Malone played for Philadelphia four more years, mentoring NBA greats Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon. He was one of the most respected players, not just of his generation, but of all time. The 6'10", 260 pound center finished his career as an NBA champion, three-time MVP, 12-time All Star, ABA all-time team and was selected as one of the 50 Greatest NBA Players. Malone averaged 20.6 ppg and 12.2 rpg over his 20 year career. Every team that had a chance to have Malone on their team is lucky. He mentored the young guys, helped the coaches and understood how important the fans

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were. Malone to this day is still somewhat under-appreciated. Everyone knows Jordan, Kobe, Magic and Lebron, so why not Malone? I encourage everyone who does not know Malone to take the time and look him up, find old game footage, or even send a donation to the family as they mourn this loss. Basketball, and the sports world in general, lost an icon last week.

Campus Sound Off This week the House of Representatives voted to pass a bill to defund Planned Parenthood. Do you support this decision, why or why not? "My thing is that I do not support everything that happened, but I do know that I am on birth control, and I did have a family member with ovarian cancer. I do not support the evils, but I do know these other things are necessary. I am torn." Katie Cornett Hometown: Lexington Major: Vocal Performance & Music Education Year: Sophomore

"No, I don't think they should have done that. Just because they were accused of something doesn't mean they have proof." Emma Tompkins Hometown: Lexington Major: Vocal Performance Year: Sophomore

"I disagree because I feel like Planned Parenthood does a lot of good. They offer free testing for cancer and HIV. Abortion is an iffy question, but I feel like it's a woman's right if she wants to. How would you feel if you had to pay money for HIV testing?" Ellie Sears Hometown: Harrodsburg Major: Broadcast and electronic media Year: Senior

"I'm pro-choice, but I feel like if abortion is just a part of their services that funding should maybe not be stopped, just limited." Joey Coomer Hometown: Walton Verona Major: History Education Year: Freshman

"I'm not a woman. I've never had to go through anything like that, so I wouldn't know. I'm half and half. If I was a woman, I would probably be more for Planned Parenthood." Mitchell Mahoney Hometown: Mclean, Va. Major: Aviation Year: Freshman

"No, I don't think it's a good idea to get rid of their funds. Everybody should have a right to get cancer screenings. I don't agree with abortion, but I think it should be an option." Ashley Martin Hometown: Florence Major: Elementary Education Year: Freshman

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Sydney Marks (left), 19, junior theatre teaching major from Westminister, Mass. as Biljana with Paige Neeley and Baxter Wilhelm.

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EKU Theatre’s ‘Tesla’s Letters’ offers unique experience THE WARTIME DRAMA SPARKS CONVERSATION ON INTERNATIONAL TURMOIL FOR U.S. JOURNALISM AND BROADCASTING By SHANNON ANDERSON progress@eku.edu

The upcoming Tesla’s Letters offers a theatre experience most have never seen before. With a four-person cast and alternative seating Tesla’s Letters is a unique take on any other traditional play. The play revolves around Daisy, an American writer, who travels to Serbia to visit the Nikola Tesla Museum. Daisy is played by Paige Neeley, 20, junior theatre major from London. Upon her arrival she is told that many Americans have come to the museum in search of blueprints for Tesla’s fabled death-ray. The museum director, played by Baxter Wilhelm, 19, sophomore theatre major from Westminster, Mass., refuses to trust her with the museum archives. He offers instead, a deal; access to the letters if she travels to the Croatian village of Smiljan (where Serbians are not allowed) and take pictures of Tesla’s childhood home for the museum. Smiljan has been the scene of recent war and deemed unsafe for Americans. Daisy agrees to this dangerous quest, and thus

her adventure, and the play begin. The play, written by Jeffrey Stanley, has a sort of “cross any boundary” theme which gives the audience an opportunity to look past cultural boundaries and gain a broader understanding of the humans around them. Director and Eastern Professor Jeffery BoordDill said the play is unlike other plays because students and staff only had four weeks to rehearse as opposed to the original five. Boord-Dill said another part of the play that is unlike other plays is the small cast; only four roles total. He said this supplies an in-depth look at characters, unlike shows with big casts that only break the surface of a character’s personality and backstory. As a unique treat for audience members and a challenge for the student actors, set designer and visiting assistant professor Jerome Wills has chosen an alley-seat setting. Wills said the seating is different because rather than sitting in the seats of the theatre, audience members will be seated on two sides of the stage; this stage construction pro-

vides an intimate experience for the audience. Tesla’s Letters has humor, historical and scientific aspects, and the characters have accents. The audience must work through Daisy’s trials, the main character, as she gives way to her misinformation and finds the truth. Boord-Dill said the play has a lot to take in and makes the audience think. Boord-Dill is most excited for his cast. “They are so much fun,” Boord-Dill said. “I can count on them and have confidence that they will get the job done.” The show will be in Gifford Theatre in the Campbell Building. Admission is $5 for students and seniors and $6 for everyone else. Tickets are available at the box office in the Campbell Building from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and may be purchased before shows begin; these can be bought in person or by calling (859) 622-1315. The show will Sept. 23-26 at 8 p.m., as well as a matinée performance Sept. 27 at 2 p.m.

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(Above) Neeley with Brandon McCoy, 22, senior theatre major from Pikeville as the mysterious Croatian, Zoran. (Below) Wilhem and Neeley aggressively discuss Nikola Tesla’s contribution to science across the globe

City Fest showcases Richmond businesses and organizations By CASSY GREY progress@eku.edu

Alpacas were one of the more peculiar City Fest attractions.

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Students visiting the variety of booths created by Richmond businesses outside Powell.

A collection of local organizations, flooded Powell Plaza and surrounding areas to showcase everything they had to offer Eastern’s students. City Fest is a reason for people, young and old, to get out and see what Richmond has to offer. From virtual reality to alpacas, there was something for everyone. One booth that drew a lot of attention this year was by Samsung. They were showing off a new item, the Gear VR. The Gear VR is a headset that, when paired with the Galaxy Note 4 along with a collection of other Samsung devices, allows a person to experience virtual reality. Partnered with Oculus, creator of the Oculus Rift, the Gear VR allows a person to experience things such as video games, movies, and even virtual tours. The Dance and Cheer teams performed for the crowded plaza as well. Another crowd favorite was featured at City Fest was Riverhill Ranch. They were showcasing two baby alpacas who live on the ranch. The farm itself is home to 80 different alpacas. The farm sheers the alpacas each April to sell the fiber to various textile manufacturers. Alvina, a caretaker, stated the importance of natural materials. “We need to rethink clothes. Natural fibers last longer and feel better,” Alvina said.

One can take a private tour of Riverhill Ranch for only $6. Along with the newer businesses, places students know and love also made an appearance. Kara Purdy with Purdy’s Coffee Company and Embroidery, located on Main Street, showed up to serve free iced coffee and hand out t-shirts. Other groups with booths were attempting to incite change. The Kentucky Riverkeepers has dedicated themselves to keeping the Kentucky River clean and also allowing the natural population to live as it should. Currently, they are attempting to open beaches and lock-in dams on the river, said a spokesperson at the booth. Students and residents of Richmond came out to enjoy the festivities. “[City Fest] is a wonderful time every year,” said Joseph Matthews an occupational safety senior from Clinton, Md. His favorite part of City Fest was all the free stuff up for grabs. The interest in free items seems to be common among students. “My roommate forced me, but also I like the free stuff,” Hayley Dowell, a special education sophomore said. “There’s a lot of dogs. I like dogs.” Free items aren’t the only reason people show up however. Brenda Clay, Viola Ballard, and Linda Martin, residents of Richmond, said they came out just to get out and enjoy the weather.

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Wacky Food Wednesdays lets Eastern alum have some fun with food By PHILLIS DUNCAN progress@eku.edu

Beef tongue tacos, frozen dried crab snacks, Indian sweet chocolate in a can and mung bean milk ice bars are just a few peculiar dishes prepared and cautiously tasted every Wednesday by blogger and Eastern alumna Tiffany McAvoy. McAvoy posts her culinary experiences for her blog Wacky Food Wednesdays. It was originally featured on Facebook for almost a year with many followers. “The primary goal was to share fun experiences with family and friends, but it has turned out to be a guide to getting kids to try new things,” McAvoy said. McAvoy is originally from Texas and has three children Abby, 13 ,Troy, 9 and Tristen, 19. She has a Bachelor of Science in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teaching with an Elementary certification, which she earned at Eastern. She is also a National Board Certified Teacher. Wacky Wednesdays wasn’t intentionally created, said McAvoy. It just happened. The tastings of bizarre foods started on the fourth day of the week, then McAvoy’s children encouraged

her to continue on a week to week basis. McAvoy remembers being a picky eater when she was younger and into her adult years, which she regrets. “While I was going to college I had to make quick, easy, inexpensive food, so I didn’t really experiment with strange foods,” McAvoy said. McAvoy uses trial and error to get her children to try new foods. She goes by the motto “if you give it a chance, you may actually like it.” The rule is new foods have to be chewed three times and then they can choose to spit it out, which is something that rarely happens. McAvoy has introduced a Korean cuisine to her students called kimbap. It is a popular Korean dish made with steamed rice and various ingredients rolled with seaweed. Only one student refused to try it. Over time, McAvoy noticed her children are always a little more adventurous when their friends are over. “The number one tip that works is to involve them in the preparation. They can still benefit from the experience by learning how to prepare it,” McAvoy said. “So getting them involved helps more than anything.”

McAvoy loves to walk down the international food aisle at grocery stores and pick up unique foods. International food stores have inspired numerous culinary ideas. She is also fascinated by the “nose-to-tail” culture. “Nose-to-tail is not wasting any part of the animal and is very important and intriguing to me,” McAvoy said. “I also love the Italian food culture because it is almost more about the fellowship and relationships of the people you are eating with more than the food.” Several people have expressed their opinions about McAvoy starting a YouTube channel, but she hasn’t looked into it yet. Her ultimate dream is to be on Food Network. The most valuable aspect McAvoy gets from the Wacky Food Wednesdays experience is the memories that she creates with her children. Her family has busy schedules, but Wednesdays are set aside to do something as a family regardless of what else is going on. To follow McAvoy’s blog, visit www.wackyfoodwednesdays. com or her Facebook personal blog page, Wacky Food Wednesdays.

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Tiffany McAvoy (middle), Abby (left) Tristen (right) and Tori (front).

Twenty-five years later, ‘Goodfellas’ still a must-see film A GANGSTER’S RISE AND FALL FROM GRACE AND THE DRAMA IN BETWEEN By STEPHEN MCFERRON progress@eku.edu

This is a year of many film anniversaries, and perhaps one of the most important films on that list turned 25 Saturday. That film is Martin Scorsese’s gangster classic, Goodfellas. Goodfellas is the true story of Henry Hill, an Irish-Italian man who joins the Cicero Organized Crime Family. The film follows his rise to prominence and fall from grace, plus all the drama in between. Ray Liotta stars as Hill, possibly his mot iconic role. Showing a range of emotions peculiar in many Scorsese films. Liotta emotes both utter exhilaration and moral panic. During one moment he is happily pistol-whipping his girlfriend’s neighbor and the next wondering where his life has gone. In a movie filled with powerhouses, it’s easy to overlook Robert De Niro as Jimmy. Though he brings an undoubted coolness to the film, as well as immeasurable authenticity, he seems overshadowed by other actors by no fault of his own. It goes to show how strong the acting is in this production. Lorraine Bracco does very well

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as Henry’s wife Karen, going through many complex emotions innumerable times in the film. Perhaps the most notable performance of all, however, is Joe Pesci as Tommy. A loose cannon with a platinum tongue, Tommy is the most over-the-top gang-

ster in movie history. He spouts one-liners, insults, and curses a mile a minute, and we love him for it. He’s a ruthless sociopath who’d shoot his best friend, and Pesci plays him perfectly. It’s hard to believe that while filming Goodfellas, Pesci was also playing the burglar in Home Alone. If Tommy were in that movie it would have a much more tragic ending. The acting isn’t all Goodfellas has going for it, though. In terms of technical skill, the camerawork here is flawless, owing not just to Scorsese’s direction but cinematographer Michael Ballhause’s expertise. The famous “Vertigo Shot” is lifted for a diner scene, and who could forget the long steady-cam shots here? It is entirely worthy of every praise it’s garnered. The editing here is another standout, with freezeframes and fast cutting. Never does Scorsese shy away from violence, and the editor certainly lets us view it in full force. Screenplays for gangster pictures often highly rely on dialogue, and this also does not disappoint. Scorsese’s and Pileggi’s script is fantastic from the first lines, and where the script is weak, Liotta’s narration compensates. At times it gets cheesy, but it somehow works with all the other elements. In short, what we have here is the greatest gangster picture since The Godfather. Not only was it incredibly successful, but it also influenced two of the greatest films of the 1990s in The Shawshank Redemption (the voice-overs and camera work) and Pulp Fiction (the camera work, dialogue, and use of music). Without a doubt counted among the greatest movies of all time, this title earns five stars. If you’ve yet to experience Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas, don’t hesitate to buy a copy immediately. It moves a bit slow but it doesn’t have to move for anyone.

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Bowyer, Vick have strong showings for volleyball team By JOEY CHAPMAN progress@eku.edu The stretch of road tournaments is over for Eastern’s volleyball team after competing in the Northern Colorado Classic. The Colonels (1-14) first opponent was the Indiana Hoosiers (10-2) who entered the tournament with only two losses. The Hoosiers made quick work of Eastern, winning by scores of 25-15, 25-14 and 25-18. While Indiana had 34 kills to the Colonels’ 31, the Hoosiers were able to take control by only committing seven errors, while Eastern struggled with 30 errors. Celina Sanks

and Rachel Vick both recorded seven kills, with Chloe Rojas adding on a team-best 14 digs. Eastern hoped to forget its previous performance on Saturday when the Colonels took on Northern Colorado (4-7) and Utah State (4-9). It proved to be a tough day for the young team as Eastern lost both matches 3-1. Northern Colorado defeated the Colonels by scores of 25-22, 27-29, 27-25 and 25-12 while Utah State won by scores of 28-26, 25-23, 14-25 and 25-23. Johanna Bowyer had 10 kills and 25 assists against Northern Colorado, committing just two errors in 17 attempts for a .471 attack percentage. Bowyer continued to impress against Utah State with 33 assists and three

blocks, while Rachel Vick finished with a team high 16 kills for the Colonels. On Sunday, Eastern faced off against the No. 15 ranked Colorado State Rams (7-3), losing 3-0 by scores of scores of 25-12, 25-22 and 25-13. Vick and Ally Peters both finished with six kills a piece for the Colonels, while Sanks finished the match with 10 digs. Eastern now sets its sights on conference play, facing Belmont University (3-8) at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, and Tennessee State (5-6) at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26. Both matches are home contests for the Colonels, and will take place in McBrayer Arena.

Colonels edged out by Kent St. in gripping overtime By ROBERT RISTANEO progress@eku.edu

The Colonels lost another tough game Thursday to the visiting Kent State Eagles (4-2-2) 2-1 in overtime. Colonel freshman midfielder Kacy Eckley scored her first goal as a Colonel at the 20-minute mark. Kent State came back at the 35-minute mark on a costly penalty kick from junior forward Jenna Hellstrom to tie it up at the half. The second half was a battle. The Colonels (0-8) got aggressive, after only creating three shots in the first half to Kent State’s 12. The Colonels evened it out by taking ten shots, which tied Kent State’s second half shots. Neither team could find a way to score despite creating many opportunities. Sophomore goalkeeper Anna Hall started in place of senior Samm Melton. Hall saw most of the starts a year ago, but has been injured most of the season. Friday was Hall’s first start of the year and she made a season-high 10 saves. Despite the stellar performance on defense, the Colonels could not hold on. Two minutes into the overtime period, Kent State sophomore forward Karli Paracca put in the golden goal to end the game. Head Coach Andrew Fleming believes His team has fought hard, found its identity, and are ready for conference play. “These young ladies have battled through injuries, they’ve found their identity, and they’ve dealt with adversity in a manner that represents Eastern very well,” said Fleming. “Our first conference match will be difficult, but I like where we are after this match.” Fleming also believes his team has played its best soccer of the season during its last two games, in particularly, during the teams’ last three halves of soccer. “We had an absolutely fantastic effort against a very good Kent State side,”

Fleming said. “If you look at the last three halves of soccer we’ve played, I think we are where we need to be in order to compete in the conference.” With conference play approaching and according to Flemings comments last week, the goal of his team has been building up to this point all season and now, Eastern believes it has a shot to win in the conference. “The goal all year has been to make the (OVC) tournament and be the first to win a game in the tournament,” Fleming said. “There is no doubt we are better than when we started and I think they’re very excited to start conference play.” The Colonels will get their shot when Eastern hosts Murray State (4-3) in its first conference match of the season on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 4 p.m.

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existed. But they need to start winning games. In the past it used to be more about just having fun with a group of friends that all had a hockey addiction. This kind of attitude resulted in the team not winning many games. Now, the team has a new mindset and is wanting to prove to other teams that it can hang in there with the big dogs like the University of Kentucky. The Colonel ice hockey team is hungry for a winning season that they have been long searching for. The hockey team does have a lot of good things going for them, but also face challenges that will make it interesting to see as the season unfolds. One of the good things that the hockey team has going for it is Head Coach Joel Cormier, who teaches sports management at Eastern. Cormier is able to set a fire under his players with memorable speeches that

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EKU senior Mikala Ferguson (top) slides in for a kick against Kent St. last Friday night, while freshman Emily Beaver (bottom) attempts to dribble past a Kent. St. defender.

bring a lot of intensity and gets the team hyped up. Cormier gets the team ready for each opponent by focusing on what his team needs to improve on each and every day. Cormier’s assisted by Jared Smith. The team has not had in an assistant coach in three years, but Smith brings a lot of experience to the table. Smith has worked with the New York Rangers, a National Hockey League team. During that time, Smith assisted the general manger and the scouting team for the Rangers. Having someone with league experience can provide a lot of helpful insight, as well as help keep the team moving forward. Smith will be able to spot and fix players techniques. Having an assistant will also help take some of the pressure off Cormier. Smith can strictly focus on the defensive players, instead of Cormier shouldering the entire work load. “Jared has already proved his loyalty to me in the past and he has already made an positive impact on this team,” Cormier said. The captain and the assistant captains for this team will help carry each player in the right direction, which

hopefully will translate into wins. The captain is Briggs and the assistant captains are Eric Jones and Brian O’Loughlin. These captains have the qualities a team needs in its captains. They’re reliable, responsible for their actions, and they are able to show their leadership by example. Something that the team has long been waiting for is to have depth at each position. The team brought in nine new quality players this year. In hockey, a team can only dress 20 players. This includes two goalies, six defensemen, and 12 forwards. In the past the team always had a thin roster. Now with its depth, the team can rest their top players. With all the positives and negatives that will make for an interesting season. The Colonels will undoubtedly face a few challenges. One becoming mentally tough, especially when the season hits a rough patch, is a major focus this season for the assistant coach. “We just need to keep our heads up when we get down,” Smith said. “When they get rolling Joel knows what the team needs. We just can’t be satisfied.”

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The EKU women’s tennis team at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio.

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Eastern’s tennis teams pick up wins at invitationals MEN AND WOMEN’S SQUADS GO 5-5 AND 5-4 RESPECTIVELY IN SINGLES MATCHES By TREY BAKER progress@.eku.edu

The Eastern men and women’s tennis team competed in the Greater Cincinnati Collegiate Invitational, hosted by Northern Kentucky University and Dayton, this past weekend. The Eastern men, led by Junior Alberto Tintore, ended the weekend with a 5-5 record in singles matches. Tintore won

three straight matches, advancing to the Flight Six Championship where he fell to Case Western Reserve’s Phil Gruber (6-3, 4-6, 1-0). Junior Diego Asis and Sophomore Colin Hart each won a singles match. Asis won his match in the Flight Four consolation bracket by defeating Northern’s Adrian Isache (1-6, 6-3, 1-0). Hart defeated University of Dayton’s Kyle Macdonald in the Flight Five consolation bracket (6-2, 7-5). Tintore and Hart teamed up to play a doubles match against Wright State’s duo, they were rewarded the victory after a walkover. Tintore and Hart advanced to a

match-up against Furman, they were defeated (6-2). The Eastern men will travel to West Lafayette, Ind., to compete in the Purdue Fall Invitational from Sept. 25 through the 27. For the Eastern women, sophomore Laura Argente led way, defeating University of Dayton’s Carly Peck (6-4, 6-3), and Lewis University’s Nora Mindiyarova (61, 6-3) to advance the Flight Two Championship match where Argente defeated University of Dayton’s Jade Kawamoto (61, 6-3). Colonel freshman Margaux Lacroix defeated Northern Kentucky University’s

Sydney Power (2-6, 6-3 (3)) before falling to Lewis University’s Megan Nguyen (6-2, 6-1). Eastern freshman Reque Montalvo earned a win in a singles match defeating West Virginia State University’s Charlotte Sandy (6-3, 6-1). Montalvo advanced to face Xavier University’s Zoe Manion where she was defeated (6-2, 6-2). The Eastern women finished the weekend 5-4 in single matches. The Eastern women’s next invitational will be held in Chattanooga, Tenn., where they will compete in the Chattanooga Fall Invitation from Oct. 2 through the 4.

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The Colonels fed off the energy from a loud crowd and cruised to a quick 3-0 start, never looking back. Eastern will travel to Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio for its next game on Friday, Sept. 25, and then rebound with Wittenberg at home on Saturday, Sept. 26. Eastern home hockey games are held at the Lexington Ice Center at midnight. Midnight games are exciting to play and helps the Eastern hockey team stand apart from other colleges, especially when they bring wild fans. The reason behind why games are played at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays is due to the director of operations at the Lexington Ice Center. The director chooses to host the games at midnight, rather than moving public skate times. The hockey team is a student run organization, which means it does not receive any funds from the school. The team does try to earn some funds from the Student Government Association. Overall, the players pay fees and hold fundraisers to raise money. The hockey team has run smoothly by doing this, and is looking forward to growing as a team and gaining popularity on campus. Without students with a burning desire for a hockey team at Eastern, this organization wouldn’t have

Rebounding from a rough loss against an FBS opponent isn’t the easiest task for any football team. After a much-needed bye week, the players went through some tough practices, a move designed to boost the team’s confidence as the Colonels head into conference play. Eastern will face its first OVC opponent, Austin Peay, at home Saturday night, and the team should be feeling positive. That’s because the Colonels were unstoppable at Austin Peay last year and left Clarksville, Tenn., with plenty to be proud of after a blowout 31-0 victory. On that day, the Colonels’ offense was firing on all cylinders, needing fewer than three minutes to find the end zone on each of its scoring drives. The offense amassed 354 total yards of offense, with Dy’Shawn Mobely, Jared McClain, and Channing Fugate each rushing for touchdowns. If Eastern can put together a game like it did in the season opener against Valpo, there’s no reason Eastern can’t come away with its second win of the season. The Governors have had major struggles offensively the last two seasons and this year, Austin Peay has scored only one touchdown in each of its three games. The Governors defense hasn’t proven to be much of an obstacle, already allowing 127 points in just three games. Regardless of the opponent, it’s imperative for the Colonels to open OVC play with a victory if it wants to be in the running for a post-season bid. In 2014, the Colonels’ conference record of 6-2 was only good enough for second in the OVC. And the stakes are even higher this year. The only thing standing in Eastern’s way this year is the number one team in the nation: Jacksonville State. The OVC rival handed EKU its second loss of the season last year, and the Gamecock’s tenacious defense kept

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Eastern forward Corey Jenks (5) looks on as his Colonel teammates compete with Xavier at the Lexington Ice Center.

After midnight: Time for hockey ALEX BARBER

The Eastern Ice Hockey team opened its season this past weekend, going 1-1 in two matches against the Xavier Musketeers. Eastern (1-1) lost its season opener on the road against Xavier 6-2 on Friday, Sept. 18, but came up with a huge 8-4 win in Lexington during its home opener against the Musketeers a night later on Saturday, Sept. 19. Eastern forwards Austin Roman and Corey Jenks both scored a goal apiece during the road loss to Xavier. “We can hang with them, but we just had bad luck strike us,” said Eastern captain Andrew Briggs. “That ultimately cost us.” After the loss on Friday night, Eastern was ready to redeem itself against the Musketeers on Saturday.