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Campus, national unions struggle with similar issues SARAH SCHNEIDER Daily Egyptian The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Labor Coalition — which represents the Faculty Association, the Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association, Graduate Assistants United and the Association of Civil Service Employees — wrapped up a series of five film screenings at the Varsity Center of the Arts Sunday with “Struggles in Steel.� The 1996 film, based in Pittsburgh, was about racial challenges AfricanAmerican steel mill workers have faced in the United States. Jyotsna Kapur, an associate professor of cinema and photography and Faculty Association member, said the community outreach group decided to screen the films to provide the community with understanding of where the unions are in contract negotiations and how national issues in labor reflect what happening at the
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university. “We can’t pretend this will go away,� she said. The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in June that a union law could take effect, which strips collective bargaining rights from state unions, taking away abilities to protect workers and negotiate for better wages and benefits for public employees. Tens of thousands of demonstrators showed support for the preservation of collective bargaining rights when the legislation was introduced in February. Similar legislation has recently occurred in other states. Indiana and Ohio both passed laws this year to restrict collective bargaining for teachers and other public workers.
Jim Clark, Illinois Education Association representative, said a general hostility exists toward public sector unions. “It has an impact on the mentality of what is happening in Carbondale,� he said. “Bargaining is about local issues, but the attitude that unions are the problem and not the solution is something that has been generated in the last couple of years by the conservative movement and people who want to do away with any kind of controls on unbridled capitalism.� The unions have gone almost 450 days without contract renewal, dating back to June 2010. Please see SCREENING | 4
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Beverly Love, left, an assistant professor of radio and television, and Natasha Zaretsky, an associate professor of history, participate in a group discussion on the possibility of a strike Sunday at the Varsity Center of the Arts. Members of four IEA unions gathered for a screening of “Struggles in Steel: The Fight for Equal Opportunity.� The group discussed the film and the comparisons to what is happening at SIUC with contracting issues.
Dean announces retirement after 33 years at university SARAH SCHNEIDER Daily Egyptian The College of Mass Communications and Media Arts will lose its dean in 2012. Gary Kolb, dean of the College of Mass Communications and Media Arts, announced at the college-wide meeting Friday he will begin his retirement June 30. Kolb has been at the university for 33 years and his decision was not an easy one.
He said there were personal reasons he has chosen to leave. He said he wants to accomplish some things in his life that cannot be done while working a full-time job. “You look at your longevity and ask ‘how much time do I really have on this earth, and what do I want to do with that time?’� he said. “Watching my father work up until the time where he was very sick and was unable to enjoy his retirement and then he died, well, I don’t want to do that.�
Kolb said he loves his job and thinks the university is heading in a good direction. Overall enrollment in his college was up 5.4 percent this semester and first-time freshmen increased by nine percent. “I like being part of that and I would like to continue to be part of that, but there is a part of me that says for myself and for my family this is the right thing to do,� he said. A photographer by training, Kolb said he wants to get back into his business and publish a book of
his photos. He and his wife will stay in the area. Rod Sievers, university spokesman, said there will be an internal search for an interim dean to serve next year, but it is too early in the process to know when a search for a permanent dean will begin.
Sarah Schneider can be reached at sschneider@dailyegyptian.com or 536-3311 ext. 255.
Public Safety Center roof to be Police chief’s stolen handgun possible weapon in fatal shooting repaired at no cost to city Carbondale Police Chief Jody O’Guinn’s personal handgun may have been used in the shooting of a 20-year-old Carbondale man. “My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to the family of this young man, and I grieve with them in their loss,� O’Guinn said in a statement posted Friday on the Carbondale Police Department website. According to the statement, he reported the handgun stolen from his locked vehicle in June. Officers responded to reports of gun shots at the 400 block of North Brush Street Sept. 14 at 1:55 a.m. Officers arrived at the scene to find Deaunta R. Spencer shot. Spencer was transported to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale where he was pronounced dead.
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“I am devastated and deeply saddened that this gun, which was secured within my personal vehicle, was stolen and subsequently may have been used to take the life of another,� O’Guinn said in the statement. According to the statement, the handgun was located during an ongoing Carbondale Police Department investigation. Matthew J. Jones, an 18-year-
old man from Carbondale, was charged with three counts of murder for Spencer’s death. “Although this is an unspeakable tragedy, it is comforting to know that the weapon has been recovered and cannot be used in the commission of further crimes,� O’Guinn said in the statement. Jones faces a preliminary court hearing Sept. 29.
Repairs are set to begin this week on the damaged roof of the new Carbondale Public Safety Center. City Manager Allen Gill said the repairs will be of no cost to the city. “The Public Safety Center had been given a certificate of ‘significant completion’ and the Department had moved into the building a couple days prior to the storm,� he said. “Since there was a punch list of items remaining to be completed, it was still insured by the contractor’s builder’s risk insurance.� The roof was damaged by strong storm winds April 19. The building, completed in the spring, houses the police department.
The storm caused damage across town, including other city buildings at Cedar Lake and the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant, according to a city press release. Insurance companies were assessing repair estimates in the five months since the storm, Gill said. Contegra Construction will be doing the repairs. Brad Barnard, supervisor of the project, declined comment. Carbondale Police Department Community Resource Officer Amber Goddard referred all calls on the project to Gill. Some parking areas at the building will be closed during the repairs, according to a city press release. Please see ROOF | 4
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Corrections In Monday’s issue of the Daily Egyptian, the story “Questions arise over new GLBT coordinator hire” erroneously stated the comments of two people. Jill Adams said the Illinois Human Rights Law prohibits considering sexual orientation in hiring. She said the position description called for candidates who had experience working with the GLBT community, and anyone hired should have met that requirement. Joan McDermott said the committee could not consider the sexual orientation of candidates, but familiarity with GLBT issues was a legitimate concern. The Daily Egyptian regrets the errors. In Monday’s edition of the Daily Egyptian, the story “University shifts efforts in academic early-intervention program” should have read “Julie Payne-Kirchmeier is the assistant provost of University College.” The Daily Egyptian regrets this error. In Tuesday’s edition of the Daily Egyptian, the story “Nude models open up about work,” should have read “Alec Wallis, a junior from St. Louis studying music business, worked as a model for two semesters.” The Daily Egyptian regrets this error.
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TARA KULASH Daily Egyptian The Carbondale School District No. 95 will have to find another way to fund its summer reading and math program. At the Carbondale City Council meeting Tuesday at the Carbondale Civic Center, the council voted 5-4 to discontinue funds from the city for the Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 summer reading and math program. The program was designed to help students improve their grades in school. In April, the council granted the district $150,000 for the program. District Superintendent Michael Shimshack said he urged the council not to discontinue the funds. “This is not a cost. It’s an investment,” Shimshack said. Council member Jane Adams spoke against this year’s grant because she said she doesn’t think it is the city’s responsibility but rather the district’s to keep the program going. “I think part of the feeling was that if (the program) was a success, that the school district might be persuaded to raise the money,” Adams said. She said she believes the school board can afford the program on its own, and the city’s money should go toward other priorities, such as a new fire station. Council member Don Monty said he was opposed to the city funding as well.
“The school district allegedly has a lot of money in it,” he said. “If this program is as important as they say … I think the school could reallocate, within its own budget, the necessary funds without having to raise taxes.” Council member Chris Wissmann disagreed with Adams and Monty. While he voted against the funds in April, he said he changed his mind based on the program’s success rates. In math, student’s test scores rose from an average of 66.92 to 81.25 percent. In reading, the scores shot from 71.92 to 85.70 percent. Council member Lance Jack asked if the funds are necessary to keep the program going. “I’d like to know why the school board can’t do it on their own, and if they can’t do it on their own, I think we have to help,” he said. “It would be a travesty for us as a city council to step back and say … ‘we’re not going to give it to them.’” Shimshack said he couldn’t say yet whether the school board would be able to afford the program without the funds. Jack voted to continue the financial help. Council member Corene McDaniel also voted to keep the funds. “When it comes to our children, what is too much to invest?” McDaniel said. “It’s the city’s responsibility to help when they’re in need.” Multiple citizens spoke in favor of continuing the funds, and Adams
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Jane Childers, Carbondale Park District superintendent of recreation, addresses community members during Tuesday’s city council meeting, where Mayor Joel Fritzler declared Sept. 24 World Wide Day of Play in Carbondale. Childers and Boys and Girls Club Program Director Tina Carpenter came to the meeting said she didn’t appreciate their tone in an address to the audience. “I’m very disturbed. The tone of your remarks is that we don’t like the children, we don’t support the children … and nothing can be further from the truth.” She listed ways the city supports the children, such as donations to the Boys and Girls Club.
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to receive Fritzler’s declaration. The council also spoke on the approval of micro-distilleries, micro-breweries and wineries being permitted in agricultural districts of Carbondale. The termination of funding for Carbondale Elementary District No. 95 summer reading and math program was also discussed.
“This is not a test of whether or not we love our children,” Adams said. Mayor Joel Fritzler voted against the fund, too. “There is no question it’s been a successful program,” he said. “Is life fair? I’ve been hearing this thing about fairness all night. No, it’s not.” He said with the current
economy issues, the council cannot afford to fund every program. He said there’s a long list of community projects that need to be completed such as new streets and that should be the priority.
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In June 2011, the four IEA campus unions accused the university of unfair labor practices. Representatives from the unions said the charge stemmed from breakdowns in collective bargaining with the administration bargaining team in the spring and also imposed conditions — such as furlough days — the university implemented because of budget constraints. In April, the IEA unions filed intents to strike — a procedure that must be completed before authorization to set a date for a strike is given. The four unions have confirmed plans to vote to authorize a strike
within the last week. Approval of the measure does not necessarily mean a strike will take place, but does give the unions’ governing bodies the authority to call a strike at any time. Chancellor Rita Cheng said if the unions were to go on strike, the university would ensure minimal impact on students. She said substitute teachers would be called in and administrators would teach classes. Cheng said she is disappointed the unions will have authorization votes because they were not available over the summer and have only met four times this semester. “To get this announcement, after four meetings, seems unfair,” she said. “Their claim of not being flexible and bargaining unfairly is
just untrue. The bargaining team for the university, I feel, is doing a fantastic job.” Clark said there are issues in bargaining because it is supposed to be a partnership relationship and the relationship is not there right now. “Bargaining is not about dominance of one party over the other; it is about the balance,” he said. He said unlike conversations in private sectors, public sectors have political limits. Because of this, working conditions and how employees are involved in the day-to-day decisions are handled through bargaining. Kapur said she has taught at the university for 12 years and this past year has been the first time the campus unions have come together
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 on issues they all face. “We are very much a part of the community and we felt we very much needed to have these conversations,” she said. Kristi Brownfield, vice president of communications for the GAU, said after Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana gained national recognition because of labor union issues, union membership skyrocketed because people realized unions are important. She said she thinks unions are important to ensure an employee voice and make whatever region the union represents a better place.
Sarah Schneider can be reached at sschneider@dailyegyptian.com or 536-3311 ext. 255.
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Operations in the building will not be affected by the work, Gill said. The repairs will take an estimated 12 weeks to complete, weather permitting, he said. According to the press release, much of the remaining roof will be removed in the process, and the finished roof will look nearly identical to the original. The reconstruction will also strengthen the roof and will involve some interior repairs, the press release said. A contract was awarded at the Sept. 6 City Council meeting to repair the city’s Cedar Lake equipment shed that was damaged in the storm.
Catholic Charities to see cuts without contracts DOUG FINKE State Journal-Register SPR IN GF IE L D — Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Springfield will lose half of its revenue if the state cancels its foster care and adoption contracts with the agency. That’s just one of the consequences outlined by executive director Steven Roach in court documents filed by Catholic Charities agencies associated with the Springfield, Peoria, Belleville and Joliet dioceses. The four dioceses are asking Sangamon County Circuit Judge John Schmidt to reconsider his Aug.
18 decision that the Department of Children and Family Services can terminate its long-standing contracts with Catholic Charities to provide foster care and adoption services. In the documents, Roach said he asked his staff to prepare an accounting of the financial impact to the agencies if the contracts are terminated. They determined it would eliminate about $5 million of Catholic Charities’ projected $10 million in revenue for the 2012 budget year. “Financially, for Catholic Charities in Springfield, it would be devastating,” Roach said in an interview Monday. “We believe
Catholic Charities would be able to survive it, but our presence would be greatly diminished in a number of communities.” The Springfield diocese covers 28 counties. Catholic Charities’ remaining $5 million in income is drawn from a variety of sources, including government funds, United Way and private donations, Roach said. The money allows the agency to run things like counseling, financial assistance and senior services programs, as well as St. John's Breadline. Catholic Charities' staff would also be cut about in half, Roach said.
The agency employs about 190 people throughout the diocese. Losing the foster care and adoption services contracts would cause the agency to terminate "all or nearly all" of the 80 staff members working for those services. That includes caseworkers, case aides, therapists, counselors and managers, he said. Four caseworkers have left already, Roach said. "I was told it was because of the uncertainty of the contract," he said. Moreover, he said in the court documents, “I am informed by a substantial number of my staff members and foster parents that they will not continue working in a foster care system
that excludes Catholic agencies, including Catholic Charities, from participation.” If all of the employees must be let go, Roach said, the agency will owe them $100,000 for unused vacation time and other costs. Over the last five years, Catholic Charities has spent more than $1.4 million to buy and improve buildings and equipment throughout the diocese to continue its programs. “While we may be able to recoup some of these costs, Catholic Charities will suffer substantial losses in any attempted ‘fire sale’ of those assets,” Roach said in the documents.
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A U.N. vote on Palestinian state may offer a way forward P TRUDY RUBIN McClatchy-Tribune
This week the Palestinians will take their bid for statehood to the United Nations. Israeli officials are warning of “grave consequences� and U.S. diplomats are fruitlessly scrambling to prevent the vote from happening. Members of Congress are threatening to ax all aid to the Palestinians, amid dire predictions that such a vote will undermine Israel. On the contrary. A U.N. vote on Palestinian statehood may be the only way to save the Jewish state. As Israelis know well, their entire region is in flux in ways that make them very nervous. The status quo has crumbled within most Arab countries, nor will it last within the West Bank and Gaza. The Oslo peace process is dead. There’s plenty of blame to go around, but the coup de grace was delivered by relentless Israeli settlement expansion on the West Bank. With the end of Oslo, chances are fading for a two-state solution whereby
Israel and Palestine would coexist side by side. Many Palestinians, and much of the “street� in Arab states that are undergoing upheaval, have given up on the idea of two states. So have most Israelis. Yet the death of the twostate concept and the peace process that went with it creates existential dangers for the Jewish state. Previous Israeli leaders knew that failure to create two states meant Israel would be left in control of a Palestinian population that would eventually outnumber Israeli Jews. That was the nightmare that drove the hawkish Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin to embrace the Oslo formula. Rabin understood that a “one-state option� would create unacceptable choices for Israel: It could become an apartheid state, controlling a majority of Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza cantons; or it could give the Palestinian majority full citizenship and lose its Jewish character. Either option promises endless bloodshed: Each community would want to dominate the other if they were forever entwined in the same state.
The one-state option becomes even more risky in the era of the Arab awakening; the spectre of permanent Israeli occupation will doom relations with her Arab neighbors. It will sour relations with much of the world and further isolate Israel. Palestinians have been watching tens of thousands of their Arab brethren in Cairo, Tunis and Syrian cities carry on nonviolent demonstrations and they are bound to do likewise, sooner rather than later. What will Israel do? Permanent occupation is simply not viable for Jerusalem in the long run. So it’s essential for Israel to resurrect the two-state idea on a serious basis. Here’s where the U.N. resolution comes in. A U.N. resolution, rightly phrased, would revive and enshrine the principles of the two-state solution and could pave the way back to serious peace talks. It won’t achieve actual statehood, but it will give the Palestinians enhanced international status. Ideally, it would call for a border based on June 1967 lines, with
alestinians have been watching tens of thousands of their Arab brethren in Cairo, Tunis and Syrian cities carry on nonviolent demonstrations and they are bound to do likewise, sooner rather than later.
agreed, equal land swaps. (Despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of this formula, previous Israeli prime ministers have relied on it for the last two decades.) And critically, the resolution would call for a negotiated settlement that ends the conflict on the basis of two states for two peoples. This would address basic Israeli concerns about delegitimization. The resolution should reference the 2002 Arab peace initiative that called on all Arab states to recognize Israel if a two-state settlement was achieved. Longtime Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat believes the U.N. vote may be the only way to save the twostate concept. He said on Tuesday: “We want to present the United Nations vote as an opportunity for all of us to preserve the two-state solution.� He was echoed by Egyptian diplomat Nabil el-Araby, now head of the Arab League, who told journalists a U.N. vote would change the Israeli-
Palestinian dispute “from a conflict about existence to a conflict about borders.� So why are Israel and the Obama team so opposed to the U.N. vote? Netanyahu decries the U.N. effort as “unilateral� and says it violates the Oslo peace accords. Yet Israel has pursued a unilateral policy of building settlements on the West Bank, a major reason why talks weren’t revived. The Israeli leader’s deep skepticism about a Palestinian state and his rejection of positions taken by previous Israeli leaders may thwart talks in the near term. So may divisions within the top Palestinian leadership. But a U.N. resolution could keep the two-state formula alive until talks can resume in the future. Legitimate Israeli concerns could be alleviated by careful phrasing. That’s why the Obama administration should have joined Europeans in helping Palestinians craft it, rather than try to block it. It’s not too late for an eleventh-hour effort at shaping the text.
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University rewards long-term service JACQUELINE MUHAMMAD Daily Egyptian As the university pushes toward a unified community, the Office of the Chancellor decided to recognize university employees for their many years of service. Chancellor Rita Cheng said she believes it is important to give everyone the opportunity to interact and mingle with one another and recognize each other’s efforts toward university success. She said residence hall workers, groundskeepers, faculty and staff all contribute to a student’s learning and success. The university honored 435 staff and faculty members Tuesday in Student Center Ballroom D for their years of service to SIUC. People from departments across campus gathered to recognize individual contributions to the university. “I felt it was important to bring everyone together because it takes everyone to make a great university,” Cheng said. Vijay Puri, professor of civil and environmental engineering, was honored for 25 years of service. He said the support he receives for his research and the university’s ability to overcome obstacles are reasons why he stays at SIUC. “Things change, problems come and go but the most important thing is the people of the
university work together to overcome them,” Puri said. Pamela Jacobini, office manager of the department of physiology, was also honored for 25 years of service to the university. She said she likes the campus diversity, the events and the people she has been able to interact with throughout the years. “I have seen so many speakers, been to so many seminars and each year the opportunities created through the diversity of the students here allows me to do so,” Jacobini said. Jennifer Donow, a three-year buildingservice worker and SIUC alum, attended the event because a friend was being honored. She said it was nice to see familiar faces, as well as see the university honor people who have made great impacts at SIUC. “The longer people are here, the better quality and knowledge you have staying at the university, and it’s nice they are willing to dedicate so much of themselves and their time to working here,” Donow said. Cheng said it is the dedication of the people honored that makes the university a better place. “The university is bigger than all its parts. There is a sum of all the energy and talents that make this place unique,” Cheng said.
Jacqueline Muhammad can be reached at jmuhammad@dailyegyptian.com or 536-3311 ext. 259.
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Kay Zivkovich, assistant director of the School of Art and Design, hugs Chancellor Rita Cheng Tuesday during a recognition ceremony at the Student Center. Zivkovich was recognized for working at SIU for
35 years, and was among 435 university employees recognized at the ceremony. “It’s about the students and it’s about problem solving,” Zivkovich said in regards to teaching.
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RSO gives easy access to foreign language classes Turkish Student Association offers free language classes KARL BULLOCK Daily Egyptian Learning a foreign language is an important step in introducing and understanding a new culture and ethnic group, Brooke Thibeault said. Thibeault, a senior lecturer in the department of foreign languages and literatures, teaches the foreign language 301i cross-cultural class in which her students read the book “American Ways,” which provides insight on the United States’ culture. “When you’re learning a foreign language that’s forcing you to go beyond your comfort zone and pushing your limits,” she said, “it opens a lot of adventures.” At the students’ request, the Turkish Student Association, a registered student organization, started to offer a free language classe to students Tuesday. The class will be held for 12 weeks every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. in Faner Hall Room 2008. Izzet Senturk, a graduate student in computer science from Izmir, Turkey, taught the class in spring 2011 to students interested in the Turkish language. The association decided to offer the class because members thought they had the experience to proceed with the program again. Thibeault said her class meets weekly with students in the Center for English as a Second Language in the linguistics department to learn some traditions which are native to other countries. “For the CESL students, it’s an opportunity to speak English,” she said. “For the U.S. students it’s an opportunity to talk about the cultural aspects of the United States and how they’re different from the things in these countries.” Thibeault said the experience with her class makes it fun and exciting, and it allows students to learn about other people.
Senturk said there is more to the class than simply learning a new language. Students will watch traditional independent Turkish films, and Senturk will give assignments which involve poems, novel excerpts and songs from Turkish authors. Senturk will be the course’s instructor this semester. “We invite them to our activities, picnics, events, we’ll watch movies and read literature,” he said. “It’s not only learning a language, it’s making friends and learning the culture.” Before he came to the United States, Senturk said he spent about eight or nine years learning the English language. He said learning English was important to him because it gave him an idea of what to expect in America. Mustafa Dagoglu, a senior from Istanbul studying automotive technology, said while learning another language is hard, learning another language is a way to challenge yourself. “You might want to learn another language just to push yourself and keep your mind healthy,” he said. Thibeault said she thought the idea of free language classes was an opportunity for students to interact with each other when most might not have done so. She said companies now go international in the business world, and potential employees who know multiple languages are a huge asset. “Companies spend millions of dollars sending their employees abroad on special projects,” she said. Thibeault said her father, an electrical engineer, got his job because of his ability to speak other languages. She said the company paid him to work all over Europe. “That’s what happens,” she said. “(The companies) do so much outsourcing and going abroad that our products are going abroad,” she said.
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Aries – Today is a 7 – Slow and steady does it. No need for hurry. Go over your lists again and postpone travel. Do simple work, and keep your money in your pocket. Read a good book.
Cancer – Today is an 8 – Hold off on expensive dates. Arguments about money dampen romance like a wet towel. Use new skills and optimism to solve a problem. Expand your options by learning.
Libra – Today is a 6 – There’s so much to learn today, in all areas. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, even as you take care (especially with equipment). Keep to your highest standards.
Capricorn – Today is a 7 – As the leaves turn a passionate red, let romance rustle through your hair. Your relationships feed you like the rain. A partner helps you to the next level.
Taurus – Today is a 7 – Sometimes saying “no� is an act of courage. Do so lovingly, when appropriate. Frugality is a virtue ... share money-saving tricks with a friend. A new opportunity develops.
Leo – Today is a 5 – Spend a bit extra for quality that lasts longer. Communicate over a long distance. A female brings great news. Express your gratitude.
Scorpio – Today is a 6 – Stay close to home and finish something that’s due. It may seem like you’re moving slowly; use that slow motion in contemplation. It will be useful later.
Aquarius – Today is an 8 – No time for procrastination or upsets now. Batten down the hatches, and get through a work-related storm. Stay home, if possible. Quiet chugging away leads to maximum productivity.
Gemini – Today is an 8 – Stick to the plan this morning. No need to finance the whims of another. Hear their rationale, and advise patient action. Save spending for home and career basics.
Virgo – Today is a 6 – A coming change is for the better. Advise an anxious person to relax. It may take more than one try to get through. Don’t worry about money or romance now ... just act.
Sagittarius – Today is a 5 – A mess could arise. Accept constructive criticism that reveals the barrier, and clean it up. Ignore your inner critic. Get a mentor, and choose leadership.
Pisces – Today is a 7 – An old upset could resurface today. Make sure you understand what other people want from you. Don’t take your health for granted. Sometimes a rest break keeps a virus away.
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Die-in displays deadly effects of coal
Eric Sirota, a senior from Wheaton studying sociology, lies against a tree during the Beyond Coal Die-In Tuesday in the free forum area next to the parking garage. The event was designed to raise awareness through a theatrical representation of how coal kills, said Cheyenne Adams, a sophomore from Bloomington-Normal studying zoology and event coordinator for the die-in. Beyond
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Coal has already gotten 900 names of petition against the coal plant, and hope to have 1,200 by their kick-off meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Mississippi Room of the Student Center. “We want to see SIUC invest in renewable, non-toxic forms of energy,” said Adam Reaves, a full-time campus organizer for the Illinois branch of the Sierra Club.
Freshmen transition to college life SARAH MITCHELL Daily Egyptian With their first month of school finished, more than 2,300 new freshmen have already experienced a lot of what the university has to offer. Some freshmen said the primary difference between high school and college was the atmosphere of the classes. Dantiel Daniels, an undecided freshman from St. Louis, said unlike in high school, students have to be self-motivated to go to class. “Your teachers don’t constantly remind you when things are due. No one’s going to babysit you,” he said. Hailey Houdek, a freshman from Naperville studying animal science, said the main difference in college are the lectures, adding that there is less emphasis on hands-on activities. Josh Swan, a freshman from Atlanta studying business economics, said he prefers smaller classes, and also thinks lectures are hard to get used to. Heather Gawaluck, a freshman from Elgin studying business, said instructors in college tend to exhibit a different teaching approach than high school instructors. “The teachers seem much happier to help you,” she said. “I had difficulties with an essay and all I had to do was visit my professor to get help.” Professors’ availability and willingness to assist students surprised many freshmen. Kayla McGillem, a freshman from Belleville studying linguistics, said she thinks professors are more
interested in student success than teachers she had in high school. In addition to adjusting to classes, freshmen were particularly affected by the disturbance caused by the recent power outage on campus. Around 1,000 students gathered outside Brush Towers Sept. 14 after the power went out on campus at around 9:30 p.m. Students flooded the streets outside the dormitories and chanted phrases such as “USA” and “Africa.” Three students were injured but no arrests have been made. “I was shocked that something like a power outage could cause riots,” Swan said. “The fact that people got hurt is really mindblowing.” Houdek said she thought maturity was an issue because students fought when the power went out. “Honestly, it was kind of ridiculous,” she said. “The power goes out and everyone goes crazy.” Daniels said he wished he could have been outside Brush Towers when the incident happened. “I thought it seemed cool,” he said. One area to help students adjust to college is the Saluki First Year program, now in its second year. The program is designed to help guide first-year students through their transition to campus life, according to the program’s website. Saluki First Year organized Week of Welcome, which aimed to keep freshmen busy during their first week at school. Julie Payne-Kirchmeier, assistant provost for University College, said
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Irene Brown, left, a freshman from Freeburg studying design, and Daniel Gerut, right, a freshman from Wheaton studying art, eat lunch at Lentz Hall Tuesday. Gerut said the first month of his freshman the week was designed to get students connected early, so they can join Registered Student Organizations, tour the Student Center, connect with the athletics program and explore the community. After the first week, Saluki First Year continues to help students connect with resources on campus, she said. “New students need to know that they’re not just a part of the university or a part of their particular degree program, but they’re also a part of a larger community,” PayneKirchmeier said.
year went smoothly, but he was nervous after the Sept. 14 disturbance at Brush Towers. “We heard people were getting pepper sprayed and Maced,” he said. “That made me a little uncomfortable.”
For many, the hardest part about attending college is leaving behind friends and family, which can make it easy for homesickness to set in. Houdek said she has been a little homesick. She said she did not know anyone when she came to college, but it has gotten easier. Gawaluck said technology has helped in communication with friends from home. “I’ve been Skyping, using Oovoo and texting every day,” she said. Gawaluck also said the school helps students maintain bonds with their families by providing
activities for the upcoming Saluki Family Weekend. “My parents are coming down on Friday, which I’m excited about,” she said. For some, the sudden gift of free time between classes was a surprise. Swan said he previously attended military school, and college is a vacation in comparison. “The main thing is learning to manage your own schedule,” he said.
Sarah Mitchell can be reached at smitchell@dailyegyptian.com or 536-3311 ext. 259.
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Erickson, who tied for 65th place with a score of 155, said the grass caused adjustment problems for the team but did not excuse its firstround performance. “I think we were trying too hard to not play bad,” Erickson said. Junior Brandon Cauldwell tied for 30th place with a two-round score of 149, and Senior Joe Goelzhauser tied for 52nd with a score of 152. Wichita State University won the tournament with a two-round score of 570, 12 strokes better than SIU. Erickson said there is much to take from this tournament and improve on. “We just have to come out ready to play next time,” Erickson said. Newton said he was impressed by how his team rebounded in the second round, but they need to consistently play up to their capabilities. “If the guys don’t post scores they are capable of, they just are not concentrating,” Newton said. “We wish we could have played Tuesday, but it was an enjoyable experience.” The Salukis resume tournament play Oct.1 when they travel to Normal to compete in the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate tournament.
Kevin Taylor can be reached at ktaylor@dailyegyptian.com or 536-3311 ext. 247.
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Todd Eaton, an undecided sophomore from Greenville, pitches to an Ontario Blue Jays player Monday during a scrimmage game at Abe Martin Field. The Blue Jays are an 18-and-under team of high school students
from Ontario and are currently travelling the U.S. playing division one teams. Two seven-inning games were played Monday, and though no official statistics were taken, the Salukis won the first game 9-0.
FOOTBALL
Injuries plague NFL two weeks into season CORY DOWNER Daily Egyptian Two weeks into the regular season, player injuries have forced NFL teams to make adjustments to their lineups both temporarily and for the remainder of the season. While some teams have gone through the first two games injury free, other teams have had to dig deeper into their depth charts due to multiple sidelined key players. The first of Sunday’s injuries occurred in the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans game when the Chiefs’ All-Pro running back Jamaal Charles tore his ACL. Significant damage to the ligament was confirmed with an MRI and Charles has been placed on the injured reserve list for the remainder of the season. Coach Todd Haley confirmed the news in a press conference Tuesday and said it is more important than before for his players to come together as a single unit.
“It’s not good,” Haley said. “It’s unfortunate for Jamaal because I know Jamaal had high hopes, was excited and worked very hard to take this to the next level.” Haley will again have to look deeper into his depth chart, as this is the third player the Chiefs have lost for the 2011 season with ACL injuries. Safety Eric Berry’s injury occurred in week one’s game against the Buffalo Bills, while tight end Tony Moeaki injured his knee in the team’s final preseason game against Green Bay. As for Green Bay, the team had its first major injury in Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers when All-Pro safety Nick Collins awkwardly tackled Carolina’s running back Jonathan Stewart late in the fourth quarter and hurt his head and neck. The team labeled it as a seasonending injury, but has not released details on whether surgery will be required. “It’s tough,” Green Bay coach
Mike McCarthy said in a Monday press conference. “It’s something you never get used to as a coach.” Nick Gregov, a senior from Carlyle studying finance, said the amount of injuries is just something that comes along with the early part of the season. He said he doesn’t think it will continue to be a lingering issue throughout the season, as players tend to be more physical in the first few games. He said he expects experience, not injuries, to be the determining factor as teams edge towards the postseason. “Some of the younger teams don’t exactly know what’s going to happen when they get to the playoffs,” Gregov said. “Even if they were healthy, it’ll still hurt them without the experience.” In addition to Charles and Collins, Dallas Cowboys’ running back Felix Jones went out with a separated shoulder, and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick left
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a game with a concussion. Ben Schott, a senior from Sterling studying physical education, said he has seen the effects of injuries in athletics, and thinks there will be a common theme throughout the regular season. He said the lack of time players had with their teams due to the lockout could be where a lot of the injuries stem from.
As for the big hits throughout the first two weeks, Schott said the NFL is limited to the amount of protection it can give its players. “It’s kind of a hard subject because a lot of people say they want to see the big hits and the big plays,” Schott said. “I don’t really want to see people get hurt, but it’s pretty sweet to see someone get laid out.”
SWIMMING AND DIVING
Brothers reunite as teammates in the pool NAREG KURTJIAN Daily Egyptian Although three years apart, brothers Justin and Shaun Wolfe share a common passion for swimming, and they both choose to
bring their talents to SIU. Freshman swimmer Shaun Wolfe is newly recruited to the team and prepares for his first season of college-level competition, while his elder brother, senior swimmer Justin Wolfe, has been with the SIU
swim team since fall 2008. Due to their age difference, the brothers spent one year in high school together as teammates, which gave them the chance to compete in a familiar setting. Justin Wolfe said he knew his brother was
considering other schools and was glad when he learned that he chose SIU. “I really wanted him to come here but I obviously couldn’t tell him that,” Justin Wolfe said. “I wanted him to make his own
decision so I kind of just offered advice on where he wanted to go, but I was really happy when he said he was coming here.”
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Swarm of bees leads to early finish for Salukis KEVIN TAYLOR Daily Egyptian Head coach Leroy Newton said he witnessed some-
thing Tuesday that he had never seen before in his 30year golf career. Bees around the 18th hole green attacked
several players from other schools after two rounds of uninterrupted play at the University of TexasA r l i n g t o n / Wa t e r c h a s e Invitational tournament Monday in Arlington, Texas. The incident caused the last round to be canceled. No one on the Saluki team was stung. “The bees were flying around everywhere and (it) would have taken five or six (hours) to eradicate them,� Newton said. “This was certainly a first for me.� Junior Jake Erickson said the team had no inclination of any potential problems before play began Tuesday. “It was a perfect day weather-wise and then
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he bees were flying around everywhere and (it) would have taken five or six (hours) to eradicate them. This was certainly a first for me.
we hear about the bees,� Erickson said. “The whole experience was weird.� The final round’s cancellation meant Monday’s two recorded rounds would be the final scores after only 36 holes of play. SIU was in 18th place of 19 teams after one round of play, and accumulated a team score of 312. “Our first round score was terrible,� Newton said. “But we came back in the second round and played up to our potential.�
— Leroy Newton Head golf coach The Salukis bounced back in the second round with a team score of 290, 22 strokes better than their first round, and moved up all the way to eighth place by the end of Monday's round. SIU was one of four schools to shoot 290 or better in a single round. Newton said the team’s play was certainly affected by the different grass used on the Arlington course. The Bermuda grass has a different effect on ball movement compared to
the grass that the Salukis typically play on, Newton said. Junior Jeff Miller, who finished tied for 17th with a cumulative score of 146, said the team eventually adjusted to the grass, and that was reflected in the second-round score. “Had we played Tuesday, I think we could have scored even better and maybe moved up the leaderboard,� he said. Please see BEES | 19