December 5, 2012 Volume 37 Issue 11
UIS student Denton-McCaster charged with Mechanicsburg murder By Kati Maseman Editor-in-Chief
News
Violence in the Middle East, reactions from the US, UN and UIS Pages 2
Food Holiday recipes from our staff to the stressed college student Page 6
Sports
Prairie Stars win on family night Page 10 .
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IS student Juatasha Denton-McCaster, 22, charged with three counts of first-degree murder of her husband, Norman McCaster, is in the Sangamon County Jail on a $5 million bond. Denton-McCaster has also been charged with dismembering a body, concealment of a homicidal death, and obstruction of justice. The charges were filed this week. Denton-McCaster attended her first court hearing Wednesday. Authorities identified Norman McCaster, 22, as the man whose headless, handless and footless body was found dumped in a field in rural Mechanicsburg in late October. Derek Schnapp, UIS director of public relations, confirmed Wednesday that Denton-McCaster was an undergraduate in liberal studies. Schnapp said that all persons, faculty, staff or student, who pose a possible threat to campus secu-
UIS student Juatasha Denton-McCaster, 22, charged with three counts of first-degree murder of her husband, Norman McCaster, is in the Sangamon County Jail on a $5 million bond. rity are placed under review by the administration. For students, this follows the steps in the Disciplinary Code under Polices and Procedures from Student Affairs. He also said that there is a different type of review for cases like this one that occur off-campus than there would be for crimes that take place oncampus. “When it comes to offcampus incidents, outside law
enforcement and other entities are involved with the process and how the individual is dealt with,” said Schnapp. No matter if a crime occurred on-campus or off, the administration may look into the case and decide whether that individual should be allowed on campus, or what risk to security may be involved. Reviews may start with charges and be followed through to a
conviction. On a case-by-case basis, the administration will determine if a person’s charges need to be reviewed and if the person should be subject to suspension or expulsion from the university. Schnapp also stated that the university cannot disclose if a student is under review by the administration due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
New Vendor Task force and parking, topics for SGA By LaNee Wood General Reporter
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tudent Government Association created group, the New Vendors Task Force, proposed that in the new student union building that there be a “Pub style restaurant” that be run by UIS food service employees. Instead of implementing an idea for a franchise to work out of UIS, this pub would carry name brand food items; such as T.G.I. Fridays’ hot wings and potato skins like the Grab N’ Go. It would, though, carry a variety of name brand food items. The New Vendor Task Force was represented by Caitlyn Clausen, a senior accountancy major, and Van Vieregge, Executive director of Auxiliary Services. Before they proposed this idea, it was proposed that there be a Chick-fil-A. That idea was not pursued due to the controversy
moving to clear up by laws because some allow student organizations to take advantage of them. The SGA did not look over these new revisions to the bylaws because they were not in to the executive board on time. President Bouray did mention, however, that they will be able to examine the revision in the next executive board meeting. Issues about parking that were brought up in the 99 probPhoto by Alex Johnson lems campaign were also topics Students protesting against Chick-fil-A at the April 15 SGA meet- for discussion. What is considing. Chick-fil-A is no longer being considered as a possible food ered visitor parking was cleared vendor at UIS. The SGA’s New Vendor Task Force is now con- up, and visitors are able to use sidering a pub style restaurant, run by UIS Food Services, for the spaces up to three days before future Student Union Building. they receive a ticket. Administrative reports and Parking Opwith the LGBTQA and commu- ries of how to sustain a franchise erations announced that if they nity. Some felt the company was over the summer. This new pub need, they were more than welanti-gay and those ideals conflict would also be able to “change come “to come in and stop by with UIS. and adapt based on students and share with me why they need It would be a costly expense wants and needs.” a longer stay than three nights.” to house a franchise and be able “Those are readily available to keep up with the cost. This to be purchased by our current SGA new idea offers students more vendors,” said Clausen. variety and relieves them of worIn other business, SOFA is continued on Page 3
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Violence in the Middle East, reactions from the US, UN and UIS By Nafia Khan
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ne of the latest ongoing spots of violence and unrest today is in Syria, a country that has seen decades of violence from those who dare to question its government. Syrians have been fighting to reclaim the dictatorial regime of President Bashar al-Assad and attempt to oust the Ba’ath Party. Al-Assad was instated as President after his father Hafez al-Assad passed away in 2000. The result of the violence in Syria has come with deadly consequences. Massacres of men, women and children, tear gas attacks, car and suicide bombings and other violent tactics have led to an especially dangerous public sphere in Syria. Protests and demonstrations against the regime continue to meet violent resistance and Assad has shown no sign of conceding power. Refugees from Syria have been shuffled to Turkey, Lebanon and other surrounding nations. Due to the influx of refu-
Map of the Middle East with Syria highlighted. The Conflict in Syria has caused many to flee to surrounding nations (Turkey and Lebanon) in search of safety. gees to neighboring countries, the Syrian people face negative attacks from nationals in their new communities. According to the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, 2.5 million people have been displaced within Syria as of November 2012. The BBC says the United Nations has expressed this estimate is a conservative one. The United Nations has placed different sanctions on
Syria and continues to condemn the government’s use of violence against its people. Several international aid and justice organizations have called for al-Assad and his sympathizers to concede and stand trial for crimes against humanity. So with the continued violence, one wonders – where has the support from the United States been to find a peaceful solution?
Freshman accounting major Amena Tayyab said she think the United States has not done enough to show its opposition to the violence in Syria. “We’re living in a society where no one cares and the government backs off and doesn’t do much, it plays a difference in what the people will do – and that’s what the government will do,” she said. Most recently, the U.S. announced it would evaluate the
possibility of providing weapons to Syrian rebels to help them defend themselves against alAssad’s regime. Tayyab said she doesn’t think that would save Syrian lives. “If we look at history aka Cuba, Chile, Afghanistan, there were problems because what we (the U.S.) would do is install someone in power who was nice to us as the leader,” she said. “And if that is not what their intention is whatsoever, the best thing to do is man up and does something about it. Take a bigger stance, tell the U.N. leaders we need to do something because that’s the whole point of the UN.” She added that instability in the region could be long-term. “Yes it’s nice that people are free now but there is so much unrest that they had followed their system for so long that now there is no system. It’s going to take a very long time to create a new one.”
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Campus Senate discusses counseling program, pays tribute to late professor emerita By Daymon Kiliman Assistant Editor for News
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he Campus Senate is considering a resolution that would raise the minimum requirements for graduation from the Human Development Counseling program to 61 credit hours. The increase would allow the program to maintain accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Although not required, graduation from a CACREP accredited program puts students on a “direct and expedited path towards licensure,” according to James Ermatinger, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. William Abler, Associate Professor Human Development Counseling, stated that for many students interested in
counseling, finding a universi- dards require programs to of- vidual students,” LaFollette ty with a CACREP accredited fer greater depth and to reduce said. “The faculty have an exprogram is a deciding factor. faculty-to-student ratios, ac- tensive workload just in main“It represents quality and ad- cording to Sharon LaFollette, taining the day-to-day assessherence to standards that are Chair of the Graduate Council ment of their students.” linked to licensure require- and Professor of Public Health. Six faculty members in ments,” he said. the program work with John Martin, (Mills) was very energetic and 125 students, each Associate Profesreally cared about her students currently generating sor of Chemistry, 50 credit hours but also managed to change about suggested the Campus of classwork across Senate should consider things dramatically here in the three concentrations. state in working to secure more postponing a decision unIn addition, faculty in til the body has a better HDC have other refunding for childcare. idea of what next year’s sponsibilities, such -Heather Dell, budget will look like. as reviewing hours of Associate Professor of Women “I think in a universe practice counseling of unlimited resources, sessions conducted by and Gender Studies, this is a no brainer,” he students. remembering late professor said. “This is not a zero Despite uncertainty emerita Sandra Mills expense issue, so I think regarding next year’s we need to carefully conbudget, Holly Thompsider the expense. I think it’s New resources may be required son, Associate Professor of incredibly difficult to do that to meet these standards. Human Development Counselnot knowing what the change “This is an extremely as- ing, said, “That commitment in revenue will be next year.” sessment intensive program to maintaining the accreditaThe new accreditation stan- from the perspective of indi- tion standards was made a long
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time ago when we initially pursued accreditation.” Abler agreed, saying, “Our backs are to the wall.” Provost Lynn Pardie said that this professional area has seen steady increases in hiring, which means prospective students will continue to seek accredited programs, and those credit hours represent tuition dollars. “This is a very high functioning program. It represents the institution very well,” she said. “It’s one of those programs that links us really directly to our surrounding community.” The Campus Senate will vote on the resolution in its next and final meeting of the semester on December 14. Heather Dell, Associate Professor of Women and Gen-
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niversity of Illinois Springfield Police Department reported the following calls for the period of Nov. 23 to Dec. 2. Intoxicated Subject 12/2/12 at 3:28 a.m. in Lincoln Residence Hall. While on patrol, officers responded to a call concerning a subject being wheeled by several individuals into the above location via a cart. Upon investigation, it was found the subject was intoxicated. The subject was taken to a local hospital via ambulance. A report was completed. Complaint 12/2/12 at 1:25 a.m. in the Quad. Officers responded to a call concerning a large group of loud individuals congregating at the above location. Upon arriving on scene, officers found that the group was foot traffic from a dance held earlier in the evening heading back to their residences. Explosion 12/1/12 at 2:37 a.m. in the Visual and Performing Arts Building. Officers responded to a report of an explosion at the above location. The explosion site was located and contained. Patrol Investigation 11/27/12 at 9:19 p.m. in Health and Sciences Building and Visual and Performing Arts Building. Officers responded to a call concerning an odor of hot wires or something burning. The area was checked; nothing was found. Suspicious Person 11/27/12 at 3:05 a.m. in Marigold Court. Officers responded to a call of a suspicious person at the above location. The subject was not located. Drug Law Violation 11/26/12 at 3:40 p.m. in Trillium Court. Officers responded to a call concerning a small bag of cannabis found in one of the apartments at the above location. The cannabis was confiscated. A report was completed. Mental Subject 11/23/12 at 2:05 a.m. in BLot. Officers were dispatched to the above location for a Code Blue activation. Officers assisted a subject who was having mental health issues. A report was completed. Check out www.uisjournal. com for the complete Police Beat.
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Changes on TRAC by student request kayaking or canoeing on Lake Springfield. Then we also do News Reporter overnight camping trips,” said It has been a semester full of Bartlett. “At one point it was changes for the Recreation and even discussed to do a sky diving Athletic Center (TRAC), starting trip, so there is definitely a lot of with new classes and the recently diversity in [this program] for a opened juice bar. The most relot of different people.” cent change comes in the form of Additionally, TRAC offers inextra time to work out. tramural sports from basketball The Department of and volleyball to squash A lot of people think that it’s and cricket – and they are Recreational Sports implemented new just people who work out always looking for new and longer operating regularly that can come here, suggestions for offerings hours in its TRAC facility. to students. Bartlett said The change put in place will but it’s really for everyone. You that the program has gotkeep TRAC open Mon.-Fri. can learn a new sport; it can even ten a lot bigger this sefrom 6 a.m. to 11p.m. and mester with so many be a social thing Sat. – Sun. from 12 p.m. to students interested. -Aislinn Bartlett, 11 p.m. Similarly, TRAC The new hours are part TRAC Facility Supervisor and PAC co-sponsor of a request from the StuWacky Wednesdays and dent Affairs office, along with to have athletic abilities by any Fundamental Fridays which other student organizations who means; they can just be a lot of work to get students involved sought longer hours in place for fun.” in on-campus programs. Activistudents. As part of the request, As it currently stands in their ties range from free throws to the extended hours are in a trial 2009-2014 Strategic Plan, the games, with the opportunity to period from the implemented Department of Recreational win awards and prizes. date, until the end of the 2012 Sports’ mission is, “…to meet “A lot of people think that fall semester, with the option to the needs and interests of all who it’s just people who work out carry over the change into the study and work at the University regularly that can come here, but 2013 spring semester. of Illinois Springfield.” Accord- it’s really for everyone. You can Facility Supervisor Aislinn ing to Bartlett, however, with the learn a new sport; it can even be Bartlett explained that TRAC is changes TRAC is undergoing, a social thing,” said Bartlett. going to be showing a few slight the mission statement is being With plenty of new offerings changes in the coming semester, revamped this semester in order at TRAC, as well as its extended which began in late Sept. with to reflect the new approach. hours, there is something for stuthe opening of the TRAC Juice Another way students can dents and faculty alike. Bar. She added that students take advantage of all that TRAC For more information and fee have responded well to the juice has to offer is by participating schedules visit www. bar being put in place, and that in their Outdoor Adventure uis.edu/recsthey are eager to submit sugges- Trips series. The trips are ports. tions and comments in order to open to students and comimprove the addition munity members alike, for future and require some additional costs. “We do some day trips which include By Ashley Henry
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semesters. Also new for this semester was the addition of a group exercise program, Lower Body Blast. Bartlett said that along with this, Zumba, Yoga and Yogalaties have been popular group exercise programs among students. She added, “All the classes are really low key, you don’t have
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The Department of Recreational Sports implemented new and longer operating hours in its TRAC facility. TRAC is now open Mon.-Fri. from 6 a.m. to 11p.m. and Sat.– Sun. from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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Dual citations that are given out for a violation were discussed as well. The logic behind dual citation is that regardless of which law you may be breaking you are, indeed, violating some law. If two tickets are given out at the same time then it saves the trouble of the guess and check
citations. If only one of the violations is applicable, then the offender can go through a process of appeals and will not have to worry about paying the other ticket. “Typically if they are parked and there are no hang tags at all and we see that, we’re either assuming that they are a guest or they are a resident who hasn’t yet purchased their hang tag,” said campus police. Even though it
may be a pain to residents/visitors, it is a way to be thorough and catch all of the violators. In final news, there is a survey, which was made available for students on Monday, about the potential mascot name change. It will be available for two weeks. So if you have any suggestions or want to share your opinion, make sure to fill out the survey in your email.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Holiday mad dash
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he holidays can be a stressful time. You’ve got to find the right present for everyone on your list, the money to buy those presents, and time to visit everyone who you’ve bought gifts for. Time is my biggest issue every year. Many people these days don’t belong to a traditional family. There are step-families, extended families, and in-laws, just to name of few variations, and even friends whom you might call family. Even though many companies acknowledge the holidays by giving their employees both Christmas Eve and Christmas day off, there are some companies that don’t close their doors for any reason and many families celebrate other holidays instead of Christmas like Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
My family celebrates Christmas, but my husband and I both work at a hospital. We don’t always get both days off for the holiday or even the same day off. In addition to working, we also have several different family and friend functions to squeeze into about 48 hours. One year, we had 12 events we were obligated to attend. While all these factors can cause the holidays to seem like a timed game show contest, there are some things you can do to ease of the stress caused by multiple obligations. The dates aren’t what are important. Family, friends, and creating memories are. Don’t worry about making sure you see everyone ON Dec. 25. The holiday sea-
son lasts about two months. If stores can start celebrating and decorating the day after Halloween, why can’t families? My mom’s side of the family has their Christmas gathering on New Year’s Day, but maybe the weekend before Christmas would be better for your family. In order to remove focus from the actual dates, some traditions may have to be changed or gotten rid of all together. Most families have traditions surrounding the holidays and many people are resistant to change. However, as hard as it may be, changing traditions can lead to new, maybe even better, ones. For example, when I was younger, Illustration by Alex Johnson
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he holidays have long held the connotations of giving, family, close-knit emotional bonds, and several other positive emotions that seem to invoke nostalgia from the majority of Americans. It is a time to share experiences with loved ones, enjoy good food, and occasionally indulge in an act of charity or giving. Indeed we most often hear about such acts during the holidays. Whether it is a dinner event for the homeless, volunteer help for stray animals, or some simple act done on a personal level, many of us feel inspired to act with altruism during these times. However, is this necessarily a good thing? I do not mean to say that charity is in some way a problem. I cannot condemn generosity, re-
gardless of the motivations behind it. If anything, we could benefit from a greater amount of charity. Numerous people both here in the U.S. and around the world both need and rely on the charity of others. That said, should we contribute only during holidays? Should we only choose to give aid to others when we feel the impulse and obligation from the season? I do believe this disparity in the timing of charitable contributions constitutes a serious problem. While it is fine to donate money or hold a charitable event during the holidays, it only helps the needy during those specific instances. They still have to face the very challenges of survival in the times to follow. The benefits provided by holiday charity certainly help this struggle, at least a couple of times a year. However, they suffer from a deficit during other times. Indeed, there might even be a surplus of aid on the holidays in
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some ways. For instance, there are often so many dinners and events for the homeless or less fortunate during the holidays that they actually have to choose which event they will attend and many functions end up with large amounts of leftovers. It is simply a waste to provide all that service in an environment without adequate need. Therefore, I urge people to think when going about their holiday giving this year. Will the money or time you give make a difference when you give it? Would it not be better employed at some other time during the year when the needy still face similar challenges without the benefit of holiday charities? Effort spent in a futile endeavor is effort wasted when people need all the help they can get. That said, what we really need is more charity. This disparity in giving would not be a problem if contributions were large and continuous enough to
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provide for the needy people of the world. Therefore, I sincerely believe that rather than giving at the right time, people should give more all the time. Critics might argue that such a system would create a cycle of dependence, where people benefiting from charity would feel no need to better their circumstances. However, very few people are content simply living off the generosity of others. Most people just want a stable, secure method of providing for themselves and their families. Charity is, at best, a stopgap measure to help people survive in times of trouble until they can acquire the means for provision. However, such considerations remain the matter of theoretical debate. Only once we, as a society and as a species, can provide for those without the ability to do so in a satisfactory manner, will these concerns become relevant.
my mom and I spent Christmas Eve with my great grandparents, helping them prepare for the big gathering on Christmas day. When they passed away, that tradition was no longer, but my mom and I started making time for each other on Christmas Eve, focusing on our small inner circle. Your inner circle is very important. Getting caught up trying to please everyone competing for your time, it can be easy to neglect the people who are the closest to you. Make sure you take a little time out of your hectic schedule and do something special with them. And last but not least, avoid the guilt trips. Remember, you are only one person. You can’t be everywhere at once. Even though some of these suggestions will require collaboration with other family members, advanced planning and understanding can create a less stressful and happy holiday season for all.
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der Studies, and others on the Senate paid tribute to the late Sandra Mills, Professor Emerita of Social Work. “Sandy was an incredible colleague,” Dell said. “She also did tremendous work for the State of Illinois. She was an active social worker who taught with a lot of energy.” Mills was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who joined UIS in 1994 as a visiting professor. She served on numerous campus committees, including the Graduate Council, Campus Senate, and the Higher Learning Commission task force. “She was very energetic and really cared about her students but also managed to change things dramatically here in the state in working to secure more funding for childcare,” Dell said.
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UIS students encouraged to prepare for winter weather November was Winter Storm Preparedness Month in Illinois
By Anthony Anello Guest Columnist
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reezing temperatures, snow and ice are the norm for most winters in the state and it is critical that everyone, including UIS students, start preparing now for winter weather. Winter storms can cause widespread power outages and dangerous driving conditions. That is why it is important to have an emergency supply kit for your home/ dorm and vehicle. A home/dorm emergency supply kit should be stocked with items to ensure residents stay safe for, at a minimum, three days. The kits should include a battery-powered National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather alert radio, a flashlight, extra batteries, nonperishable food, water, a firstaid kit, extra medications and special items needed for babies and pets. A vehicle emergency preparedness kit can help commuters stay safe and warm until help arrives. A car or truck kit should include a cell phone
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Tayyab said she really thinks awareness surrounding Syria is important, as that would put political pressure on the U.S. to act. She added that since she first learned about the violence overseas, it has made a huge impact on her. “I saw a post on Facebook from the massacre in Homs, and it was a picture of three young brothers who has died. They were shot, bloody and you could see they had urinated on themselves because they were so scared,” she said. “That was the first time I was physically sick from seeing such a picture. I thought, who in their right mind would do something like that to these kids?” Marty Muloski is a 2nd year Mollecular Biology grad student. He has also been following the news on Syria and doesn’t think the U.S. should get involved. “If they get involved, it would make things worse. Maybe if Syria needs help writing a constitution, we can help there,” he said. “Look at when we got in-
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UIS students brave the weather during a blizzard in February of 2011. Students are enouraged to prepare for any winter weather in the coming weeks.
and charger, flashlight, extra batteries, first-aid kit, snack foods and water, a container to melt snow, blankets, extra clothing, gloves and hats, sand volved in Afghanistan and stop the Soviets from invading. We ended up helping the Taliban out by supplying weapons to the region,” he said. Muloski added that although Assad is a violent dictator, there is a possibility that another power that is backing him and keep him in office or a radical Islamic faction could take power and mess the political climate further in Syria. However, Muloski is hopeful a peaceful solution is possible in Syria and in the Middle East as a whole. “The Middle East is the center of all civilizations and I think if they got away from having religious laws, then I think they can move back toward where they could be.” Muloski also added that as a student of UIS, he has a strong message to send to his peers about what’s happening overseas in Syria and conflicts around the world. “People need to be more aware of what’s going on in the world because in one way or another, it affects them.” View the full article on our website at www.uisjournal.com
or kitty litter, shovel, windshield scraper and a tool kit. A winter storm preparedness guide developed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), the Na-
tional Weather Service and the American Red Cross covers winter weather terms and tips for staying safe at home, in the car and at work or school. The guide is available on the Ready
Illinois website at www.Ready. Illinois.gov. Commuters should take special precautions when traveling during the winter months. Always check the latest weather conditions along your travel route prior to leaving. During a winter storm, limit travel to daylight hours on main roads and provide your itinerary to a friend, relative or co-worker. If you become stranded, pull as far off the road as possible, engage your hazard lights and hang or tie a colored cloth (preferable red) to your antenna, window or door. Stay in your vehicle where rescuers are most likely to find you. Make sure the exhaust pipe is not obstructed by snow, and then run the engine and heater about 10 minutes each hour to keep warm. It is important to open a window slightly for ventilation when the engine is running and periodically clear away snow from the exhaust pipe. For more information about winter storm preparedness, visit the Ready Illinois website at www.Ready.Illinois.gov.
April 11 & 12, 2013 Early Registration ends December 14, 2012. o All students who submit their poster abstracts by this deadline will have their posters paid for by StARS.
General Registration will continue until February 15, 2013. Keynote Speakers o Mary Jo Bang, author of six books of poems, including The Bride of E and Elegy, which received the National Book Critics Circle Award. o Ryan Ewing, Assistant Professor of Geological Sciences at the University of Alabama. He is currently exploring the surface of Mars with the NASA Curiosity team.
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Baked mozzarella balls
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Mac and Cheese
Chocolate-covered OREO cookie cake
Holiday recipes from our staff to the stressed college student By Kate Richardson General Reporter
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orst things about the holiday season: all the stores are crowded (with cranky people), I never have any money, and finals… need I go any further? The one thing that makes up for all the craziness between Thanksgiving and New Years… Calories don’t count, of course. With that in mind, my roommate and I hosted a cheese-themed birthday party this past weekend. These recipes are
group-friendly and perfect for the holiday season. I found all these cholesterolpacked goodies on Pinterest. Mac and Cheese (courtesy of Alison Hale, UIS alumna) 1 (16-oz) box elbow macaroni 1 teaspoon vegetable oil ½ teaspoon salt 1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine, preferably Parkay 1 tablespoon flour 1 to 1 ½ cups milk 1 egg 1 (16-oz) package Velveeta cheese,
Microwave Meals: Cheesy Potatoes 7 potatoes, cubed very small 1/4 c. butter 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 c. grated cheddar cheese 1 tsp. salt 1 pt. sour cream Cook potatoes 8 minutes on high in microwave. Put cheese, butter, salt and pepper in separate bowl and melt in microwave. Add potatoes and mix in sour cream. Cook on high for 7 minutes, covered.
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diced 1 (16-oz) package sharp cheddar cheese, diced 1 cup bread crumbs Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large pot of boiling water, cook macaroni with oil and salt until al dente. Drain. In a large saucepan, melt margarine over low heat. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for one minute. Add 1 cup milk and egg. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in Velveeta cheese and half the cheddar; cook on low heat until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. If sauce is too think, stir in up to ½ cup milk. Add cooked macaroni to sauce. Stir over low heat for one minute. Taste and add extra salt, if necessary. Pour mixture into a large greased casserole dish or baking pan. Top with remaining cheddar and breadcrumbs. Bake for 30 minutes or until top and bottom are browned. Cool slightly, cut, and enjoy! Baked mozzarella balls (courtesy of How Sweet It Is) Serves 2-4 [I ended up doubling this recipe] 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed ½ cup flour 2 egg whites
1 ½ cups Panko breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon dried parsley [When making, I added more parsley to give the mozzarella balls more color.] Cube the mozzarella and set it in the freezer for 12-24 hours. This can simply be done the night before you make it. When ready to make, preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Add the flour, slightly beaten egg whites, and Panko plus parsley in three separate bowls. Lay a wire rack on a baking sheet and spray with nonstick spray. A wire rack is not required [I didn’t use one and they turned out fine!], and you can also use a plain baking sheet- line it with parchment paper and then spray it with non-stick spray. Make sure the oven is at the correct temperature. Moving quickly, take the cheese out of the freezer and dredge it in the flour, dip it in the egg whites, and coat it in the Panko plus parsley mixture. Set it on the rack or sheet and quickly finish the rest. Spray each cube with cooking spray and pop it in the oven for 10-12 minutes. As long as you move
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Springfield volunteers for the holiday season By Ray Carter
they usually work more with our Comfort Kit Drives,” Lind Features Reporter said. he holidays are fast The Kits are important durapproaching, and UIS ing the holiday season since students are encouraged to get they’re given to families that involved with the community. have lost homes due to fires. Contact Ministries Coordina- They contain non-perishable tor Julie Gentry said the num- items soap, deodorant, and ber of families in need for the toothpaste. Most college stuholidays has increased. dents usually volunteer to “We have seen an increase help put these kits together with families that come to us on their campus, home, or the for the first time. We’ve seen Red Cross Office. families that norLind wants more mally donate, turn college students to around and ask for realize the opporhelp,” Gentry said. tunities available Contact Minisfor Springfield area tries will provide college students. two programs that “We have our Meals will give to those in Contact Ministries on Wheels program, need. The Big Anwhich is good for nual Christmas Giveaway on college students. The VolunDecember 19 will serve more teers meet at Memorial Medithan 600 Springfield families. cal Center, where they get asA smaller, intimate program signed a route and a portable aimed at nine single mothers oven that includes five to six will also provide a “normal” meals. Most students are done Christmas for their families. in an hour. There’s not just Gentry said the smile on a a need to volunteer for the young child’s face makes the holidays; students can easily hard work worthwhile. “I’ve volunteer through January or been doing these Christmases March,” Lind said. for five years, and I can’t tell Lind says that it’s imporyou how many times they say tant to remember that the winit’s the best Christmas they’ve ter months will see more local ever had. Just to hear the awe families in need. “During the in their voices, because the fall and winter months, we Christmas tree was see a large spike in so big and grand is home fires and fiworth it!” nancial emergency Gentry said Conassistance. For extact ministries will ample, back in Ocreceive help from tober we responded Westminster Presto 10 local fires, Red Cross byterian Church where we gave asand private dosistance to between nors; Springfield 40 to 60 people,” Lind said. also allows residents to use That trend will continue community service hours to until the spring. The issues volunteer. Gentry said it is a with the holidays are that fambig help to see people volun- ilies will often turn on heat teer, and the shelter couldn’t resources which could cause survive without the help of problems. “A candle could tip Springfield residents. over or they could have a bad “It’s really good for stu- heater which displaces people dents and residents to see a from their homes,” Lind exdifferent side of things and plained. volunteer a little bit,” Gentry The Red Cross’ goal is to explained. give families immediate asCentral Illinois Red Cross sistance so they can move on Communications Special- with their lives. ist Wesley Lind says that it For more information on is more difficult to attract how to volunteer with these college-aged students to vol- organizations this holiday seaunteer for the holidays. “It’s son, or anytime, visit: http:// usually trickier with that age www.contactministries.com/ range, because they have more volunteer/ or http://www.ilthings going on like class, redcross.org/getinvolved/volsports, and homework. We do unteerinfo.html have spontaneous youth volunteers throughout the year;
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Finals are creeping up, prepare now By Lori Beckham Assistant Editor for Features
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s the fall semester is coming to a close, full time students might be overwhelmed by the approaching finals week. There are ways to ease that anxiety and get some work done; one source for help is the Center of Teaching and Learning (CTL). The CTL is a place where students can get free tutoring on writing, from brainstorming topics to looking over the first draft. A student just needs to make an appointment with a tutor for a time that fits his or her schedule or attend one of the walk-in sessions. Unfortunately the time to make appointments may have passed. The newest writing specialist and clinical instructor from the CTL, Sarah Collins, explained. “We’ve been crazy busy and we didn’t expect to be booked that quickly…As of yesterday [Nov. 29], the earliest appointment available was Dec. 10.” Collins said that the number of student appointments have raised significantly since last semester (an extra 200 students) because of the higher number of admissions and the doubled requirement from English composition students. “The bulk of papers are from ENG 101 and 102,” explained Collins, “because they are required to be up here [CTL] four times a semester. Previously it was only two times per semester. It’s added to how busy we get.” Collins said the CTL has a waiting list for students; “We do have cancellations, we do have no-shows, so there’s always a chance if it’s a short paper.” For those unable to schedule an appointment with a tutor, there are several things to do to be prepared. Collins’s first tip for stressed students is to get organized. Read Syllabi in Advance “Even before finals week… look at your syllabus. See your due dates. ‘What do I need to do for this class?’” She said mapping out all projects on a planner or a calendar will help students
prioritize their finals preparation. Reading each syllabus early will set dates in order, but also reading the descriptions for each final will give them time to brainstorm and research for essays. For exams, it will give students an idea of when and how long they should study for each exam. Get Away From It All Collins noted that it can be challenging for dorm students to get away from distractions while studying. “Find a quiet place where you cannot be bothered by your friends, the TV, and all of these things. We have a solarium up here [Brookens Library, fourth floor] that have really comfy couches and desk space and tables, so if students are looking for a place to [study], we have a nice area.” In addition, the Women’s Center [SLB] has a study area in their lounge from 2-10 p.m., Sun.-Wed. until Dec. 19. “Distractions are so easy when you’re doing something you don’t want to do,” said Collins. “So if you can avoid those distractions as much as possible, that would help.” Get Help From Peers If a student can’t get a tutor to look over his/her essay, just another pair of eyes can help according to Joey Cruse, a graduate teaching assistant (TA). Cruse is used to helping students with their papers, but as a student himself he also turns to his colleagues at the CTL. He said, “If you sit there and don’t practice what you preach, then it’s stupid; why not get another pair of eyes on it, especially if you have such talented people around you? You should use your resources if you have them…have someone read your work out loud.” For exams, Collins added that study groups are ideal if manageable. If Really Anxious Cruse has worked with anxious students at the end of semesters. “Making someone comfortable is probably the first thing to do with an anxious student,” he said.
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Holiday Trivia • While in North America we use stockings as gift holders, some countries like Holland and France use shoes for the same purpose. • • “Mistletoe” literally means “dung twig”. The name comes from the fact that mistletoe typically spring from bird droppings that have fallen on trees, grown from the seeds that have passed through the birds’ digestive tract. • • All the gifts in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” would equal to 364 gifts. • • President Theodore Roosevelt, an environmentalist, was against cutting down trees for decoration. He even banned Christmas trees from the White House during his presidency. • • “X” is from the Greek letter Chi, the first letter of the word “Christ.” That is where the abbreviation “Xmas” comes from. • • “Jingle Bells” was written to be a Thanksgiving song for a church in Savanna, Georgia, 1857. It was so well accepted that it was sung again for Christmas, becoming one of the most popular Christmas carols. • • Some parts of Evergreen trees are edible and a good source of Vitamin C, but holly berries are poisonous. • • How many homes does Santa have to visit on Christmas? 842 million. How fast must he travel to visit all those homes? Over 4 million mph. • • There is an old wives’ tale that if bread is baked on Christmas Eve, it will last forever. Not recommended to find out. Recipes
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quickly, cheese should not melt fast. Remove from oven when golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately. [I served the mozzarella balls with a store bought marina sauce] Chocolate-Covered OREO Cookie Cake (Kraft recipe) 1 pkg. (2-layer size) devil’s food cake mix 4 squares BAKER’S SemiSweet Chocolate ¼ cup butter 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened ½ cup sugar 2 cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping 12 OREO Cookies, coarsely crushed Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cake batter and bake
in 2 (9-inch) round pans as directed on package [Neither pan will be completely full. Try to make sure that both pans have the same amount of batter in them so that the layers will be even]. Cool cakes in pans 10 min. Invert onto wire racks; gently remove pans. Cool cakes completely. Microwave chocolate and butter in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Cool 5 min. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gently stir in COOL WHIP and crushed cookies. Place one cake layer on plate, spread with cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread top with chocolate glaze; let stand 10 min. or until firm. Keep refrigerated.
We served the mozzarella balls as an appetizer along with a veggie tray (carrots, tomatoes, celery, and peas in the pod with ranch dipping sauce) and a port cheese wine spread (store bought) with crackers. It was the perfect beginning to a cheese filled night. The mac and cheese really hit the spot. The breadcrumbs really set this recipe apart from other mac and cheese recipes I have made. The OREO cookie cake (If you are wondering how this fit in—cream cheese filling, silly!) was amazing. The recipe warns that this will become a requested birthday cake among your guests and they were right- my boyfriend has already requested it for his upcoming birthday. Hope you enjoy these recipes! Happy Holidays!
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Prairie Stars win on family night By Adam Buck
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ast week the women’s basketball team won its first home game this season against the Robert Morris University-Springfield. Not only did the team win the game, they won by 17 points. The Prairie Stars got off to an early 5-0 lead and then junior Megan Bergerud hit her first two three-pointers of the game within the first several minutes. The women continued to score and increase their lead, but with just under eleven minutes left in the first half the Eagles went on an 8 point run to take their only lead of the night. The Stars fought their way back to regain the lead after an 11-2 run. Sophomore Carly Goede increased the Stars lead by 8 after shooting a three-pointer with 3 minutes remaining in the first half. At half time the Prairie Stars had the lead at 29-21. The second half started off much like the first with the Stars continuing to extend their lead to make it a fifteen point game. Bergerud hit another three-pointer with just little over twelve minutes remaining in the game. The Prairie Stars would increase their lead to seventeen to make it 58-42 with two minutes remain-
ing. The Stars took off and left the Eagles in the dust to win their first game of the season with a final score of 60-47. Bergerud led the Stars with eighteen points and 8 rebounds, while junior Alyssa Palmer and sophomore Gwen Zehner each had thirteen points. Junior Liz
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(It was ) sloppy. We made too many turn-overs and made too many mistakes. -Ben Wierzba, Men’s head basketball coach
increased their lead to fourteen points when sophomore Dylan Sparkman scored with eleven minutes remaining in the first half. The lead then increased to a seventeen point game just 2 minutes before halftime. The two teams went into the locker room at half time with the score being 41-26 in the Prairie Stars favor. After intermission the Stars kept their lead and the Eagles were never able to come close. With just five minutes into the second half the lead increased to 18 points when junior Regan Bruenger scored making the score 47-29. A dunk by Sparkman, four minutes later, made it a 20 point game. Then with just under seven minutes remaining in the game junior Dylan Mosack made a bucket to give the stars a twenty-two point lead of the Eagles. The final score of the night was 72-56 making the men’s overall record 2-4. After the game when asked about the night’s performance, men’s head coach Ben Wierzba commented “(It was ) sloppy. We made too many turn-overs and made too many mistakes.” With the season just now beginning the team has a few more things work out, but hopefully this win will put the team in the right direction.
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Kelly added twelve rebounds for UIS and Senior Ashley Coffey finished the game 9 points and 7 rebounds. After the game the athletic department celebrated Family Night at the Recreational and Athletic Center sponsored by the Bank of Springfield. The men’s game followed the festivities. The men’s team, voted to finish fourth this season, did not have the start they were hoping for this season and were looking to win to get back on track. The game began with the Stars taking an early lead and scoring the first six points of the game. The Stars
New coach and outlook for women’s basketball team By LaNee Wood
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Top: Freshman guard Jamall Millison goes for the easy lay up against the Robert Morris defender. Bottom: Freshman Nicole Collins tightly defends against a Robert Morris player
omen’s basketball season is back; and with new head coach Chad Oletzke. “I got to get things established with the way we want to play,” said Coach Oletzke. He knows that coming in as new coach is not an easy task, but it is possible. He went on to say that even though he only has two freshmen on the team, “they are all, basically, freshmen because they don’t know what’s going to happen in the program.” Guiding this team into the right direction should be no problem for Oletzke; he has 15 years of experience, eight championship titles, and five NCAA tournament bids. He is well qualified to help guide the Prairie Stars to the light. In fact, be-
Chad Oletzke fore he became the head coach he was an assistant coach for South Dakota State University. There he co-led this team to a Summit League regular season championship. Currently the team has 10 players: one senior, four juniors,
three sophomores, and two freshmen. This gives the team a lot of space to grow, knowing they will only loose one player after this year. Their current record is 1-4. This may not seem like the best record, but this team has a lot of room to grow. The season has just started and they still have time to take off and excel like they want to. They just have, according to Oletzke, to start building this new program “from the ground” and “implement things” as they move forward. Oletzke expressed that he was not at all worried about what previous coaches had done with this team, he was only con-
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Letters of Intent bring Men’s basketball hopes new talent to athletics to rise above the stars By Adam Buck
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he greatest feeling for any high school athlete is when they sign a National Letter of Intent that will allow him or her to continue playing sports after high school. It’s a chance for the athlete to go to school on an athletic scholarship and play at a high level of competition. The National Letter of Intent (NLI) is a program that is administered by the NCAA, which helps form an agreement between a prospective student athlete and the signing institution. The institution offers an athletic scholarship to the athlete in exchange that they will promise to enroll and play at that institution. This agreement binds the student athlete to the signing institution for one academic year. Should the student athlete have a change of heart after agreeing to play, they would not be able to play at any NCAA institution for that year. Once a student has signed a NLI for an institution no other institution can contact that student about playing for them. The NCAA has strict penalties for any college or university that breaks this rule. Nov. 14 was the official start of the early signing period for schools. The UIS athletic department sent out twelve NLIs to prospective athletes. Most of these athletes have already given a verbal agreement to play for the campus, but some are still undecided. Some potential student athletes may receive multiple NLIs from different schools, however they can only
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cerned with what he and he team had to work on moving forward. “We [he and the team] had to come in on a daily basis to get better every day as individual players and as a team,” he said. “[We need to] learn about what we are trying, but then also increase our competitive…level.” He went on to assert that the biggest components of their success are the team itself and their work ethic. He knows this will be difficult to show his players exactly how hard they have to work because this will be their first time in his program; and it is really hard trying to teach this
sign one. The students had until Nov. 21 to make their decision and sign or else the letter would become null and void. They will not have another opportunity until the spring when the second signing period starts. Each year athletic departments send out dozens of NLIs hoping that prospective high school athletes will agree to come and play at their respective schools. However, the process of recruiting potential athletes starts a lot sooner than when the NLIs are sent out. The process begins with an athlete contacts a coach and stating that they are possibly interested in playing at their school. Sometimes coaches scout potential athletes by attending games and looking for players they believe will make a great addition to their team. The next step for the prospective athlete is to come and visit the campus. While on-campus they can watch their potential team play and meet with the coaches to gain interest in playing at that school. “We get them (prospective players) to come in and see the education side and the athletic side and sell them on that they are going to get a great education and play on a high level” stated men’s head basketball coach Ben Weirzba. It is an exciting time in any high school athlete’s life, but according to the athletic department in an online article, “it’s an exciting time for the athletic staff as we secure our future ‘Stars’.”
type of work ethic. “No one on our team really knows what the expectation is,” said Oletzke. Getting the team acclimated to his program and his method is a major focus for him and his assistant coach, Andrea Riebock. This team has a lot of potential and with the correct guidance these Prairie Stars will blossom into an overall great defense. Oletzke said it best, this team will come to “realize that there’s another step, and when we get to that step there is another step; and there is always constantly a higher step for them to drive for.”
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ast year the men’s basketball team exceeded everyone’s expectations; this year them team has been voted on by the League of Coaches to finish the season in 4th place. With the team voted to finish at that rank, there is now an expectation for the team to do well this season too. Head basketball coach Ben Wierzba said, “it’s better than where we were predicted to finish last year and we finished better than that so hopefully it’s a motivation for us to do better this year.” The voting of the League of Coaches gives programs a chance to see where they stand and see what other programs think about their teams. “This year our goal is to win the conference championship,” stated Wierzba. “Last year we fell a little short, but we know what’s in store when the conference games start.” The conference games for the men’s basketball team start on December 8th when they take on Quincy University in Quincy, Mo. Wierzba also mentioned, “our goal is to get better each day and to learn from mistakes and continue to improve and get better.” When asked about what he thought the strengths of the team were Wierzba commented “I think it’s our depth. I think one through twelve we got a lot of guys who can play as well as play several positions.”
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Coach Wierzba goes over plays with the team during a time out.
One thing fans will also notice about the men’s team this year is their height. With players like sophomore forward Dylan Sparkman who stands at 6’10” and junior forward Dylan Mosack who stands at 6’8” there is a lot stature to this team. Wierzba’s personal expectation for the team this year is to improve last year’s performance and to get the most out of each guy every day and to push the players to the next level. “If we can get twelve guys to push themselves to the next level we will be very successful,” he stated. Unfortunately this season has not started off the way Wierzba and the coaching staff had hoped for. The team’s record is currently 2-5 in overall
play. In most of the games the team has lost they have been a head of the other team in the 2nd half of the game, but were unable to keep the lead. According to Wierzba the team is trying to find ways to win games. “We have been right there and we have had a chance to win those games, but once we start winning games it will start to snow ball in the right direction,” he said. The next home game for men’s basketball is set to take place December 13 at the Recreational and Athletic Center when they take on Bethel. The shots are scheduled to start falling at 7 p.m. so head on out and watch the Prairie Stars exceed expectations and rise above the stars.
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He recommended talking with the professor if there are too many questions and concerns from a student. “Usually if there is an anxiety problem, that’s probably a better place to go to than me…your professor by large is probably the more [qualified] person to get some advice from [if concerns are really high].” Tutoring Events If students still want professionals to look over their essays or help brainstorm topics, there will be TA’s in UHB’s second floor lounge on Thursday, 1-7 p.m. Collins warns that students may have to wait before getting assistance, but no appointments are necessary. Brookens Library will also have a CTL writing tutor available for walk-in students every Tuesday night, 6-8:30 p.m. for the rest of the semester. CTL: (217) 206-6503, BRK Building, Room 462, ctl@uis. edu.
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