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Glasser's salary now lowest in state BY CASSONORA KIHBY

Editor

When Kentucky Stale University announced the salary of its newly appointed president, it was not the onlv campus affected.

The news of KSU President Mary Sias' $195,000 salary made Kastern President Joanne Glasser the lowest paid uni- versity president in Kentucky with a 8185.117 salary.

Kastern has nearly seven times more students than KSU.

According to its Web site, the 2003-2004 enrollment for KSU totals 2.305 students, while Eastern's enrollment for the year adds up to 15.300.

KSU Interim President William Turner was the low- est paid president in the state with $138,679. but the appointment of Sias and her newly negotiated salary moved Glasser down to the

bottom. "I think she does a much

better job than many of the people that are higher paid and are in similar positions in the state." said Kristina O'Brien, student govern- ment association president at Eastern and a member of the school's Board of Regents.

Sias' salary makes her sixth in the state, also above Morehead State University's President Ronald Eaglin. who makes $188,000 a year.

Lee Todd. the president of ' the University of Kentucky,

is currently the highest paid president in the state with a $272,950 salary.

Eastern Board members discussed giving (Ilasser a raise last year but decided to wait until the budget situ- ation at Eastern became more stable.

The proposed increase of $20,000 was first requested by Board of Regents Chair Fred Rice and unanimously put on hold at a February

2003 Foundation Board of Directors meeting.

Rice did not return Progress phone calls as of press time.

The request called for the foundation to fund the $20,000 annual salary sup- plement, which was to be paid semi annually, as well as a contribution of an annu- al $25,000 payment to Glasser's deferred compen- sation plan, which would be paid in quarterly install- ments.

Out&About Right, Jonafhon Bates. 12, and Tommy Carter. 19, enjoy a re- laxing afternoon fish- ing at Lake Reba.

Below. Robbie Bald- win lees off at Arling- ton Country Club. Stu- dents can play at Ar- lington without a membership for S10

Photos by Nathan Gray/Progress

Students welcome warmth BY MEGAN HANSEN

Around&About editor

Warm weather is knocking at the door, and many Eastern students are looking for outside activities to occupy their time.

After being cooped up in apart- ments or dorm rooms for the past sev- eral months, many students are

pleased by the thought of being out- side.

Some students may not be aware of all the outdoor oppor-

tunities available for them right here in Madison County.

If you are looking to head outdoors you may want to check out Lake Reba Recreational Complex. Gibson Bay Coif Course. The Pinnacles. E.C. Million Memorial Park, Arlington and what campus has to offer.

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Lake Keba Recreational Complex Lake Reba Recreational Complex is

located in Richmond on Gibson Bay Drive. The 450-acre complex offers a variety of outdoor activities.

"lake Reba offers so many opportu- nities for all ages and abilities," said Erin Rosacker, program coordinator for Richmond Parks and Recreation. "It's free fun for everyone."

lake Reba's 1.25-mile walking trail is currently under construction, though

one mile of the trail open during con- struction. The complex also has nine softball and baseball fields.

"During the day the fields are open to the public." Rosacker said. "If the fields are lined, we ask that you don't use the in field."

Also, the complex has several soccer fields, but according to Rosacker "Madison County Youth Soccer has first priority on the fields."

lake Reba Recreational Complex has picnic shelters available for use. You do not have to make reservations to use the shelters, they are first-come, first-serve, said Rosacker.

On Lake Reba is a fishing pier, which is managed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The lake is home to large-mouthed bass, bhiegill. channel catfish and redear sun-fish. You have to have a fishing license to fish in lake Reba.

There is a sand-volleyball court, but you will have to bring your own volley- ball.

Richmond Parks and Recreation hopes to have basketball courts open by July 1. There will be a full basketball court and a half basketball court You will have to supply your own ball though, Rosacker said.

It also hopes to have pitching machines open by the end of the sum- mer. There will be three baseball pitch- ing machines, three fast-pitch softball

and two slow-pitch machines. The machines will operate on a token sys- tem, but Rosacker is unsure of how much they will cost at this point.

"lake Reba is a wonderful facility, one of the best in the state," Rosacker said.

Gibson Bay Golf Course Many Eastern students like to head

outside and spend time on the golf course. Located near Lake Reba Recreational Complex is Gibson Bay Golf Course. Gibson Bay offers both a driving range and an 18-hole golf course.

"We have a driving range with a vari- ety of different options," said Joyce Kearns, administrative assistant at Gibson Bay Golf Course.

Gibson Bay Golf Course has a putting green that everyone is able to use. The 18-hole course allows students the opportunity to practice their golf skills.

Monday through Thursday 18 holes of golf are $20 for students, and on Friday through Sunday 18 holes will run a student $26. Kearns said.

The Pinnacles If you are looking to get outside for

hiking and a picnk\ you can head down 1-75 to the Pinnacles in Berea.

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Glasser. who was vocal about not supporting a salary boost if the money had to come from public funds, which includes things like state appropriations and tuition — and said she would not take the'increase at the time because of the budget situation.

She has been made aware of ongoinn conversations by board members concerning a salary increase.

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Former VFJdean dies BY MELISSA ENGLE Assistant news editor

John Rowlett. former vice president for academic affairs and research and dean of facul- ties, died Sundav at the auc of 76.

Rowlett worked for four uni- versity presidents and gave more than four decades of ser- vice to Eastern before retiring from the university in 1993.

Between 1965 and 1966 he helped develop what has since been called the foundation pro- grams: the College of Allied Health and Nursing. College of Justice and Safety and the department of criminal justice training.

"Eastern Kentucky University never had a more faithful friend or more passion ate supporter than Dr. Rowlett," said university President Joanne (ilasser. "His imprint on this campus will be evident for gen- erations to come. Very few have left such an indelible mark mi the development, character and very fiber of Kastern Kentucky University as Dr. Rowlett."

The Rowlett Building was named in honor of him in 1993. It houses the departments of associate, baccalaureate and graduate degrees in nursing. tin- Health Sciences Learning Resource Center and Student Health Services

Visitation services were held Tuesday at Oldham. Roberts >V Powell Funeral Home on Barnes Mill Road. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the F'irst Presbyterian Church. 330 W. Main St.. Richmond, and the burial followed al Richmond Cemetery.

A canipu'swide memorial ser vice will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Meditation Chapel. The memorial is to honor and celebrate the lives and contributions of all mem- bers of the Eastern family — current and retired faculty and staff as well as students — who have died during the year.

Rowlett is survived by his wife Mary Anne, their four chil- dren and 10 grandchildren

Remembrances in the Dr. John Rowlett endowed scholar- ship fund at the EKU Foundation can be made by con tacting Joseph Foster at N5Mr 5036.

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Professor of 25 years died Sunday BY KATIE WEITKAMP

Managing editor

Dean Cannon, a professor in the department of communica- tion, died Sunday al Si. Joseph Hospital in Lexington after a Struggle with cancer.

Cannon, who was 71, started teaching broadcasting and pub- lic relations at Eastern in 1978. In 1!>82 he was the first profes- sor in tin- department of mass communications to receive the outstanding teacher award in the former college of Applied Arts & Technology. He was also acting chait of Applied Arts & technology from 1991- 1992.

Me had been teaching desk- top publishing classes, one of his favorite subjects to teach, said Doug Rogers, assistant pro- lessor in the communication department and Cannon's friend

"Students at Eastern have lost one of the best friends they will ever have," Rogers said. "He really believed the reason we're here is to make things happen for students."

Rogers also called Cannon the "Godfather of Eastern."

"I don't know anybody that didn't owe him a favor," Rogers said "Al least one. me included. I don't care who you were, you could go and ask for his help

and he would be very forthcom- ing. If he was able to help you in any way, shape or form, he would do it."

Before coming to F.astern, Cannon had experience as a public relations practitioner, communications advertising consultant, university adminis- trator, public school teacher, insurance agent, radio news writer/editor/stringer, employ- ee of a Fortune 500 corporation, part-time employee of a regional accreditation agency and pro- ject director of two federal edu- cational television projects.

Rogers said early Tuesday morning he was thinking what a shame it was Cannon was not

able to enjoy retirement, but as he thought about it he realized he would not have been happy in retirement.

"If he didn't love (teaching) he wouldn't have been teaching at (age) 74," Rogers said. "He was in mat enviable position of a man that was able to do the one thing that gave him pleasure."

Rogers said Cannon's atti- tude made him a great teacher.

"Students understood the fun side of him and adored him for making it a pleasant experi- ence," he said.

Greg Burress, a senior broadcasting major from

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Mm* 29 diirrif Hogue. 4li. of

Danville, wm arrested fur and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence <>f alcohol and drugs (3rd offense). drivinK on a wigpondod license and disregarding a traffic control (It-vice.

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ed a window in Martin Hall had Ix-eii broken.

Robert Curtis reported his vehicle had been broken in and (here were items taken from it.

l-ouista Pierre reported a liackage stolen froiSvlodd Hall lobby.

March 31 Kymberh' Fox reported her

change purse containing $800 stolen from her office in the I lonovan Annex Building

. Doug Hall, front desk work IT in Commonwealth Hall. reported Dominique Madden requested medical attention for .111 injured hand. Madden said he had been in a fight that evening.

Irvin II. Hoffman. 19. of I ouisvillr; Clayton T Calverl. 19, of Mason: and Catherine Bushong, Id. of Morehead. were arrested for and charged with alcohol intoxication. Police reported the group was banging on street signs while walking up die sidewalk.

A Brockton Apartment res- ident reported terroristic threat- ening.

April 1 Brandon A. Cowan. 21. of

l-.ubank. was arrested for and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influ- ence of alcohol.

Joshua Fogler reported his roommate's Playstation 2 miss- ing anil his DVD inside the machine was also missing.

Christopher I., (iribbins. 19, of Bradfordsville. was arrest- ed for and charged with alcohol intoxication. Police said they received a complaint of two peo- ple having sexual intercourse in the Fitzpatrick Lot. Upon arrival, the officer said he noticed steamed windows, heard the two people convers- ing and detected a strong smell of alcohol.

Ijiwrence l.ee reported his book was taken from the Powell Building information desk.

April 2 Amanda L Deerfield. IX. of

Richmond, was arrested for and charged with alcohol intoxica- tion. Police said she was found passed olil in the driver seat with the engine running.

Michael I). Krvin. 19, of Dayton. Ohio, and Adam l„ Harmon. 21, of Junction City, were arrested for and charged

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with alcohol intoxication. Police said they were staggering on tin- sidewalk on Park Drive

Sharon Mullins reported someone entered her locked apartment and Stele jcwelrs and a lock box containing money and checks.

Ramsey M. Quartet 19, ol Frankfort was arrested lor and charged with driving under the influence under L'l years of age and disregarding compulsory turn lane.

Michael Ross reported someone entered his apartment and stole several items includ- ing a prescription lb- said In- had been missing items lor some lime, but they were small items.

April 3 David A. Short. 24, ol Waco.

was arrested for and (barged with possession ol marijuana and drug paraphernalia

April 4 April Brewer reported her

cell phone had been stolen from either Telford Hall laundry room or her residence hall room.

Chris Forsyth reported a male told him his vehicle was broken into Items taken from the Jeep were a twelve- inch speaker and a speaker box.

Pershing Rifles win Eastern's ROTC rifle takes four first-place positions in Virginia competition BY MELISSA ENOLE

Assistant news editor

Eastern's KOTC program hasn't always been known for its Pershing Rifles team, but that might soon change.

The team traveled to Port Monroe. Va.. last Saturday to compete in a national compe- tition. Although they did not win the championship title. I astern brought home four first-place trophies — one lor each event they entered.

The learn, in its third year nl existence, participated in categories such as squad drill, inspection, twirling and i olor guard.

"There's a fine line between doing something and doing something right." l.ee Canafax said.

Ibis is Canafax's first war on the Pershing Rifles team. He said he enjoys the drill and ceremony aspect of being on the team and plans lo continue as long as he is in college.

Pershing Rifles was founded in 1891 when Gen. John J. Pershing wanted to increase motivation and (sprit de corps among his

military cadets at the University of Nebraska where he was a military sci- ence professor.

In keeping with the tradi- tion. Colonel Morris thought il to be a good idea to begin the team again, bringing in Christina Amschler as a leader of the group. Amschler is a junior from Louisville and participated on the drill team while in JROTC in high school. She has been with the team since its rejuvenation three years ago.

"Eastern had a strong his- tory (of Pershing Rifles). and it died down and now it's growing again." Amschler said.

Amschler anticipates the membership enrollment to increase next year as it did this year. She said it has reached the highest it has been in three years and maybe next year the team can participate in all the events offered.

Membership may rise not only because the winning efforts of the team this year, but possibly because of the camaraderie it creates.

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—Lee Canafax Pershing rifle team member

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Amschler added. Members of the team said

the hardest part was the practicing at fi a.m. each morning for an hour and a half lo master each tech- nique. The team had this regiment for the past three months.

"The complaints were endless the past three months ... but their hard work really paid off." adviser Sgt. 1st Class Robert Welch said.

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"Any further comment by me at this time would be inappropriate," she said. Glasser would not say whether she would take a salary increase if it were offered this year.

Faculty Senate Chair Keith Johnson said, "it cer- tainly would not bother me to see her get a salary increase."

"1 don't think we have ever had a president that has been out front and really worked as hard as she has," he said.

O'Brien said she agrees with Johnson and said it is an issue that deserves atten- tion.

"I think it has been dis- cussed that she unequivocal- ly deserves to have a raise and anybody that 1 have spo- ken to thinks she deserves it — but the bigger issue revolves around the univer- sity's budget and what we wish we can do and what we are able to do," O'Brien said.

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Louisville, credits Cannon with his successful career al Eastern. He said he was shocked to learn of Cannon's death.

"I heard he was getting bet- ter," Burn-ss said. "I figured he might be able to watch me graduate this May. but I guess he'll be watching from up there instead of down in Alumni."

When Cannon spoke with Rogers about their job of teach- ing students he said. "Let me explain something to you Kids

take my classes and they say they're bunnies' and that I don't teach anything and a lot of peo- ple just look at me as being a funny old man. but when they're done with the class they can do what they enrolled to learn how to do."

Burress said he remembered the most from Cannon's classes.

"He had a way of making you learn and you didn't even realize it." Burress said. "I remember the most from his classes than any of my other major classes."

Rogers and Burress agreed Eastern was lucky to

have a teacher like Cannon on staff.

"There are a lot of people we meet in our lives that just sort of drift in and out and don't make any difference." Rogers said. "And there are people who we remember and wish we could forget because they have hurt us so deeply and so badly. And then there are the people like Dean, where the tragedy is not that we lose them, the tragedy would have been had we never met them."

A service of celebration of his life will be held at 7:15 p.m.

April 25 at First United Methodist Church. 401 W. Main St. in Richmond, where Cannon was a member.

Donations to Dean Cannon's Memorial Scholarship can be given to Eastern with "Cannon Scholarship" in the memo line.

Cannon is survived by his wife, Charlotte; daughter Cynthia, of Lexington; and son Doug, of Texas.

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The Pinnacles offers both an easy and a hard hiking trail. There is also a picnic area with grills to cook out on. There are bathrooms located at the Pinnacles. Indian Fort Theater, which offers a variety of plays throughout the summer, is locat- ed next to the Pinnacles.

E.C. Million Memorial Park K.C. Million Memorial Park is

located in Richmond off ofTates Creek Road. Million Park was set up by a trust and is a private park, but it is open to the public.

"We see Eastern students all the time," said Helen Blevins. park employee. "We have one guy from Corbin we see almost everyday.

There are walking trails throughout the park with a pic- nic area. Also, there is a wel- come center with a bathroom and information area.

"People just enjoy the scenery." Blevins said.

Arlington Arlington, located off exit 90

in Richmond, is another place for golfers to hone their skills. Arlington is the faculty club for Eastern, but the golf course is open to Eastern students.

"We have special student memberships." said Donald Doolin. pro shop employee.

During the week, it is $10 for students to play a round of golf and $15 on the weekends. If you want a cart it will cost a little extra — $5 if you are playing nine holes or $10 for 18 holes, Doolin said.

"It varies on the time of year if we see students," Doolin said.

You can also buy a semester- long or a summer-long member- ship to the Arlington golf course if you are a full-time student. Over the summer the member- ship will cost you $100, and dur- ing the fall or spring semesters the membership will cost you $75. The membership allows you to play as many rounds of golf as you want.

Arlington golf course is host to a wide variety of golf events throughout the year, which limits when students are able to use the course.

"If you want a challenging sport, we encourage you to come out." Doolin said.

Campus activities Activities on the Eastern

campus allow students to get outside without having to go off campus.

"We have intramural softball going on right now." said Hugh Davis, senior office associate of Campus Recreation.

Campus Recreation is taking sign-ups for the student/facul- ty/staff golf scramble from now until April 16. The golf scramble costs $10 per team and will be held April 21.

"Faculty and staff golf scramble teams with at least one student on them will get a one-stroke advantage." Davis said.

Campus recreation also offers intramural basketball, soft- ball, ultimate Frisbee and dou- bles tennis. Davis said.

"Winners off all the intramur- al sports get championship T- shirts," Davis said.

If you like to play sports but are not the competitive type, campus has opportunities for you as well.

There are basketball courts near the stadium that are open for pick-up basketball through- out the year. If you are interest- ed in tennis, there are tennis courts beside Alumni Coliseum and Martin Hall. Campus also offers a sand-volleyball court behind Keene Hall and a track for either walking or running across from the Moberly Building.

No matter what you enjoy doing outside the warm weather is coming, so get outside and enjoy yourself.

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Judicial case numbers released

Judicial Affairs PROGRESS STAFF REPORT

As students are prepar- iiiK for finals. Student Judicial Affairs at Eastern is getting a report card of ils own.

Although complete numbers are not in for the school year, statistics show some emerging trends including an increase in endangering life and fire safety hazard violations on I umpus.

During the last school year, there were 21 endan- gering life violations heard by student judicial affairs — while, from Aug. 20, 2003 to Jan. 31. 2004. almost half of the amount <>f time of the first data set, there were 39 endangering life violations — an increase of 18 cases for the period.

There has also been a dramatic increase in tire/safety hazards on campus so far this year, according to the report.

In the Aug. 19. 2002 to May 9. 2003 data there were 37 cases of fire/safe- ty hazards, while from Aug. 20. 2003 to Jan. 31, 2004 there has been 70 cases.

According to the report, there could also be a decrease in open house and abuse of computing violations on campus — depending on how the next couple of months pan out.

From Aug. 19, 2002 to May 9. 2003 there were 880 open house violations, while there were only 118 from Aug. 20. 2003 to Jan. 31, 2004.

The same patterns of decrease can be found in the number of abuse of computing cases with 28 in J002 to 2003 to five in 2003-2004.

■ The student judicial process at Eastern can be confusing to some. Below is a basic breakdown of all the judiciary levels.

Level 1: Student Judicial

Committees In this level, any charge(s)

(ii misconduct made by ;i member <>f the Eastern com inanity against a student is presented in Ihe student in writing —which is the first step in all judiciary levels.

The charge(s) against the student is specific and allows the studenl a reasonable

amount ol time to either accept responsibility and pun ishmenl «< prepare his or her defense prior in a possible hearing.

Also in this level. Betsy Bohannon, associate director ol Student Judicial Affairs will, on the basis of the severity of the charge(s) against the stu-

School year case load for all three

levels:

1.2001-2002 813 2. 2002-2003 908 3. 2003-present 650

dint, designate the appropri- ate committee or agency to hear the case — except in cases where suspension or expulsion is a considered pun- ishment, then the case will be brought before the Studenl Disciplinary Council.

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In this level, Bohannon and Director of Studenl Judicial Affairs Harry Moberly. are responsible for hearing all cases involving money or those possibly leading to a student being charged a fine.

For example a student charged in enKajjinn in abu- sive, ill iink-aml-disorderly or excessively-noisy conducl on university owned or controlled property can be lined a 8100 administrative assessment for the first offense.

The same basic process i- used in this level as in tin- first level of judicial affairs

— any charge(s) of miscon- duct made by a member of the Eastern community against a studenl is presented to the studenl in writing.

Then the studenl has a rea- sonable amount of lime to accept responsibility and pun- ishment of the act or prepare bis or her defense for a hear- ing.

Hearings are scheduled by appointment and any studenl not satisfied with the final decision who wants to appeal llie decision can do so.

The appeal is heard by lames Conneely, vice presi- dent for students affairs.

In presentinK a defense before a hearing or review committee, the student may be advised by a member of tin- university community and may request a member of the Student Court as their advisor. However, the person can only advise the student and not speak durinc the actual hear- ing.

There are five committees, each composed of six studenl members and residence hall staff advisers.

Hearings are scheduled weekly and any appeal of decisions made by the com mittees are heard by an inde- pendent administrator like Bohannon.

Level 3:

Student Disciplinary Council The Student Disciplinary

Council level is perhaps the most important and most complicated level of all three because cases heard in this level are those that may result in Ihe suspension or expulsion of a student.

This level begins like the oilier levels with the same basic process of any charge(s) of misconduct.

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The hearing body in this level is a council composed of five professors, who are appointed by Kastern's presi-

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Budget Woes Double-digit tuition increase likely BY CASSONDAA KIRBY

Editor

Eastern is catching up to other universities in the state — and not all students are pleased.

While tuition fees at Eastern for 2<X)3-2(X)4 were the lowest in the state. Eastern President Joanne Glasser has said a dou- ble-digit tuition increase is on the horizon.

' "This is probably one of the worst and most painful budget situations which I have had to deal with in my experience in higher education," (ilasser said to the faculty senate Monday.

(ilasser said the final tuition recommendation will be taken to Eastern's Board of Regents on April 22 for its approval.

"Whatever the recommenda- tion, let me assure you that it will come after much delibera- tion and with the promise that it has been made by weighing all the factors." she said.

(ilasser said from die begin- ning that there are certain prior- ities she will be committed to upholding no matter what the budget situation — maintaining quality of academic programs, maintaining health insurance benefits for faculty and staff and avoiding layoffs. She also said that, to the extent possible, she would provide a cost of living adjustment to faculty and staff.

"I think I have done those things for the past two budget years and have, to date, remained firmly committed to doing that again next year." Glasser said.

Glasser said there are some new initiatives that she has been struggling to put forward and recommend to the Board — things she said are important if the university is going to move forward and not just maintain the status quo.

One of those things is a working and living strategic plan, which she said will help define Eastern's future and help

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create the university as the lead- ing comprehensive university in Kentucky and one of national distinction.

The other issue. Glasser said, she is committed to is fac- ulty salary equity adjustments.

"I am firmly committed to faculty equity adjustments. I have been since the day I stepped foot on this campus and continue to be." she said. "1 would like to. to the extent pos- sible, to put in my third budget money aside to address this issue."

However, (ilasser said the real trick comes in balancing all of these commitments together in light of the state's budget sit- uation.

Although Kentucky dcx's not have a state budget yet. Glasser knows Eastern will receive no new state revenue — meaning the school must look at more alternatives to generate rev- enue.

(ilasser said even if Eastern doesn't do anything new, in order to open the doors next year, the university has fixed

costs it must fulfill. She said per- sonnel costs, both faculty and staff, comprise a little more than 70 percent of Eastern's overall budget.

"Take our fixed costs and our personnel costs, it leaves very, very little flexibility of what we can reallocate and renegotiate." Glasser said. "So what does that leave in terms of increasing (Eastern's) base of revenue? It only leaves tuition; it only leaves tuition."

Glasser said this is one of the reasons the tuition increase will be so significant — without state support, it is one of the few ways to obtain a significant' amount of additional revenue.

She said the decision of how significant the tuition increase will be is not an easy one.

"(It) continues to way heavily on my heart and mind because I am committed to not balanc- ing the budget on the backs of our students," the said.

Glasser said it is important that students understand that Eastern is the least expensive institution in Kentucky with

regards to tuition and housing rates.

She said she plans to hold conversations with the campus community on April 2!i to explain and discuss her budget recommendations to the Board on April 22 and its impact on campus.

"It's very, very important to me that the campus understand the basis of the decisions that are made on this campus." Glasser said. "Not everybody is always going to understand or agree with the decisions that are made, but it is important to me that they understand the basis of the decisions, why Ihey are made and have the opportu- nity to give input and reaction."

In other business. The facul- ty senate held chair nomina- tions at its Monday meeting. Carolyn Siegel. a professor in management and marketing, was (he only candidate nominat- ed.

Budget, tuition topic at forum BY CINDY HELD

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Most students' fears of a tuition increase were confirmed on Tuesday during the Faculty Senate budget forum.

Ken Johnston, vice president for financial affairs and treasur- er, said the university will go forth with a sizable tuition increase for students in order to help handle budget cuts and holdbacks the state has imposed

Johnston said he does not know yet how much the increase will be.

During the forum Johnston explained fixed expenditure increases for the university are approximately $5 million, and there is a current revenue of only $1.1 million. To offset this difference the university plans to raise revenue.

How to raise revenue was one of the main topics of the forum. There are two major sources of revenue, Johnston said — state appropriations and tuition.

Sources for increased funds will be re-allocation of budgets, so plans are being looked at to reallocate non-instructional bud- gets.

Also other areas in which Eastern hopes to generate some revenue is with the increase of the current tuition rate.

He said some expenditures which will also add to the increase are university scholar- ships, faculty promotion, bank fees, debt reduction services, workman's compensation, debt service for the electrical distribu- tion project and general insur- ance increases,

Johnston also said that one desired expenditure, among many, the university hopes to achieve, is the forming of need-

u We do see the need to set aside some money that would be need- based. That would help us address some of the affects of tuition increases... —Ken Johnston Vice president of financial affairs

based scholarships since all cur- rent university scholarships are merit based.

"We do see the need to set aside some money that would be need-based," Johnston said. "That would help us address some of the effects of tuition increases would have on those students who may be in the gray area — not so needy that the fed- eral scholarships will take care of everything and not so wealthy that they can take care of them- selves."

Johnston said Eastern cur- rently has the lowest tuition of any public university in the state, which hinders the univer- sity when competing with others in the state, and that Eastern has the eighth lowest tuition rate of a public university in the country.

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Housing announces theme floors Residence halls called

several meetings last week announcing the addition and continuation of theme floors. Kenna Middleton, director of housing, said some of the additions are geared more toward those involved in the first-year experience pro- gram.

Dupree Hall will house fit- ness and wellness floors that will emphasize wellness, diet and healthy living.

Keene Hall will house Hours for students who plan to stay on campus for the weekend.

Clay Hall will start the sophomore-year experience for second-year students. Middleton said this is an expansion of the first-year experience, but involvement in the first-year experience is not required.

Also as an expansion of the first year experience, freshmen residence halls will add floors for service learning and emerging lead- ers. Walters Hall will host America's promise floors.

Continuing themes include ROTC floors, sorori- ty floors and fraternity floors.

Middleton said students have expressed interest in community learning and the housing department has been trying to accommodate these wants.

She said for the past three to lour years they have been trying to expand thematic living, but some residence halls will allow students the option of regular residence hall life.

"We want to give every- one the option." Middleton said.

Business fraternity recieves outstanding chapter award

Eastern's chapter of Phi Beta Lambda, the coed busi- ness fraternity, received first place as the "most outstand- ing chapter in Kentucky Phi Beta Lambda" at the state leadership conference April 2. Numerous members received individual awards as well.

WEKU assistant manager wins broadcast award

John Gregory! assistant manager lor WEKl -KM. received the Peabody Award for a documentary lie did with his wife. I). Cameron Lawerence, a Louisville jour- nalist. The broadcast, enti-

tled "Sisters in Pain." tells tin' story of three incarcerat- ed women imprisoned for being involved in the mur- ders of their abusive hus- bands and boyfriends. The radio broadcast aired in October 2(103 on WEKU and other Kentucky public radio stations. The Peabody Award is the most prestigious award in broadcast journalism.

Candle Light Vigil held in Ravine today

Today at 8:30 p.m. a can- dlelight vigil in honor of Prevent Child Abuse- Kentucky will be held in the Ravine.

Featured guests include Richmond Mayor Connie law son. Eastern Director of Volunteerism Amber Jones and Music by Alanna

New campus publication distributed

The new Colonel Compass publication was distributed to students this week. All full- time faculty, students and department offices will receive a copy of the booklet containing information usual ly found in the schedule- books since the schedule books will be phased out. For additional information, con tact Tina Davis at 622-2320.

Basketball games benefit Christopher Reeves' foundation

Sigma Nu and Phi Kappa Tau will host a basketball game to benefit the Christopher Reeves Paralysis Foundation 7 p.m.

Friday in the Weaver gym. Tickets are S3 for students and S4 for the public. I he Primadonna All-Stars will perform at halftime. The post-game luau will be 9 p.m. at the band intramural field. The cost for the party is S3.

Academic integrity forum held on campus

Betsy Bohannon, acting director of Student Judicial Affairs and Judy Spain, asso- ciate professor will present Eastern policies and proce- dures on academic integrity and current research in the field.

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Student wins top award, revives organization BY ROGER LEE OSBORNE

Who's That? editor

Almost a year ago Eastern's chapter of Phi Beta lambda had almost dwindled away, according to chapter President T.J. Phillips.

Phillips, 22. a senior finance major from Taylormill, remembers watching the number of active members decrease each year he has been at the university.

"My freshman year it was ok. my sophomore year it began to slip, and my junior year it was almost gone." Phillips said. "Of the 20 active members we had this year, I recruited 16 of them. This has been an amazing year for Phi Beta lambda."

On April 2-3. Eastern's Phi Beta Lambda traveled to I.ouisville to participate in the Kentucky Professional Business Leaders state lead- ership conference.

The chapter and its mem- bers brought back 15 awards. The one Phillips is proudest of is "most outstanding chap- ter in Kentucky Phi Beta lambda."

"This year revitalizing Phi Beta Lambda to the best in the state, I mean that was an amazing feeling," he said. "Our goal was to become the best in the state."

Phillips recalled being overly excited about the first-place win in which only five of the 27 included Kentucky chapters are rec- ognized.

"The state executive sec- retary for PBL handed out the awards for best chapter; when she said, 'first place EKU,' I hugged her I was just so happy," he said.

44 The state executive secretary for PBL handed out the awards for best chapter; when she said, 'first place EKU,' I hugged her I was just so happy.

—T.J. Phillips Finance major

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The organization is judged on points received based on service activities, professional development activities, fund- raisers and recruitment. The school with the most points, along with meeting deadlines, receives the award.

Phi Beta lambda is a student organization in which anyone on campus interested in business can take part, Phillips said.

"We are trying to prepare the students so when they go out into the business world they at least have some idea of what may go on," he said.

Phillips won awards in three different categories at the conference, including a first-place win in finance.

The finance competition called for him to take a 100- question multiple-choice exam.

"The test covered every- thing from your principle- courses to stuff 1 won't even see until later in the semes- ter." Phillips said. "If I had taken this in class 1 would have been sweating thinking I was going to fail. Finance is not an easy subject."

Phillips became interested in business while in high school, where he was a mem- ber of the Future Business Leaders of America for four years and became president during his senior year.

"In 10;h grade I took an accounting course and really liked it." he said. "I came down to Eastern and became a finance major. The rest is history as they say."

Phillips cited Accounting Finance and Information Systems Chair Jessica Frazier with being an inspiration and aiding in his decision to major in finance.

"She saw I was really good at math and encour- aged me to do something like finance." he said. "I like- math and 1 really like busi- ness. Finance is a nice com- bination of both because you do a lot of business aspects and then finance has a lot of mathematics.

"Throw some economics into the mix and. boom, you've got finance." he added

Phillips works as an instructor for a Math 095 lab where he enjoys helping oth- ers to understand the subject.

"One of the greatest expe- riences is being able to teach students who may not have the strongest math skills and may not even want to be there, but still helping them to succeed in math. It is a very important skill to have, not only in my field." he said

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T.J. Phillips, a senior finance major and president of Phi Beta Lambda. Eastern's Professional Business Leaders organization, won over 15 awards at the Kentucky Professional Business Leader state leader- ship conference. Phillips won first place in the finance category and for the most chapter recruitment.

Phillips plans to do his gradu- ate work at Northern Kentucky University and says if he needs more business education in his life he may go back and get his doctorate in the subject.

"I hope to get into some work in the financial industry sector, and if I still want more I plan on attending the University of Kentucky to get a

doctorate in finance and then come back to teach. I couhkwe myself teaching at Eastern, he said «■'

Holding numerous posi- tions in studenl organiza- tions, including the Honors Programs senior class repre- sentative, Phillips finds time to watch his favorite show. "American Idol."

"I do an online review of Aiinrii an Idol.'" Phillips said "I watch meticulously and then post reviews about the contestants. I am one of the biggest fans out there."

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Tuesday campus will elect one student to be the next student body

president. Within this position lies the power for change.

Below are the 10 qualities The Progress considers most important in

our next SGA president.

Protecting budget main priority for student government leader

1. Keep lobbying to protect higher f education from budget CUta Over the [Kisl year" the Student Government Association at ICastern has protested high- er education cuts in Frankfort and sen) out postcards to legislators expressing the need to protect education from budget CUte The newly elected president should continue the fight for this and future Male budgets «.

2. Speak with students about hot top- ics and issues being discussed among tin- administration and those on campus.

3. Keep students involved in the decision-making process while there is still a decision to be made. Informing the campus community of a decision affecting them after it has already been made doesn't allow students to give input or to plan (or possible repercussions.

4. Visit student functions and be visible, accessible and approachable to the campus

community.

5. Don't be afraid to go against the grain. For

instance, ii the Board

of Regents is voting on an issue you don't think is in the best interest of stu- dents, speak up about it. This may mean being the only regent to vote a motion down — whatever it takes; you must stand behind the students.

6. He knowledgeable of problems and issues facing Eastern, including budget cuts, parking, tuition and hous- ing fees, class sizes and the studerit-to- teacher ratio at Eastern.

7. Investigate issues facing non-tra- ditional students, including student activities and daycarc on campus.

8. Keep Striving to keep students involved on campus during wick ends.

9. Look at eliminating waste in Eastern's budget, including printing, travel and furniture expenses in each department.

10. 1-ook at working with students to beautify the campus and its buildings — plant flowers, trees and hold campus cleanups.

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I don't think so probably because I don't see a lot of (cheating).

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I think it's a problem, for real. I know a lot of people who cheat on important tests.

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS Three students are in the running to be the next Student Government Association president. The Progress

invited each presidential candidate to share their thoughts to our readers. The following is what they had to say:

Melching offers change, semesters of experience

Lance Melching

Tuesday you will be inviicd lo exer- cise your right to vole.

Annually, this responsi- bility is ignored f by thousands of students on this campus. I encourage you uoi lo ignore lliiso|)|X)ijuuiIy. . .

Ihc Student Government Association is an organization oi tremendously understated importance. It is an organization thai seeks to make lasting |x>si- iivr change for students al EKU. This positive change! has occurred many times, and you likely enjoy these changes fre- quently and do not realize it.

Several years ago, SGA attacked the newly implemented and tremendously unpopular plus/minus grading scale. The association successfully peti- tioned the faculty senate to review the grading scale and it was decided that plus/minus grading was not a good fit for I Kl and the university would discontinue iis un-

just last year SGA protested the university's attempt to charge students an additional rate for every credit hour taken beyond Hi hours. Legislation from the student senate convinced the Hoard (it Regents not to adopt the policy.

Just this year SGA tackled academic advising. With horror stories of poor advising circulat- ing the campus, the student sen- ale passed a resolution of recom- mendations to correct the process, As you read this, the university vice president for Academic Affairs is working with a committee to evaluate and over- haul academic advising.

Each ol' Jfc previaimhree examples hawtvo thingHn com- mon. First they serve as exam- ples of how SGA continues to have a |x>sitive impact on student

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life. Second they serve as exam- ples of how I have continued to serve Eastern students. In each of the three previous examples, I have been and continue to be an integral participant

For six semesters I have developed the skills and relation- ships that have made me an effective member of SGA. I have the experience to make things happen for students, and the relationships with administra- tors to ensure their support. And I have proven that I have the desire to make positive things happen for Eastern students.

This year's election is a tremendous opportunity. I am running for student body presi- dent with Mr. Colmon Elridge. a graduate student who has for- merly been student body presi- dent at Transylvania University. With a combined 16 semesters of SGA work, Elridge and 1 have the experience to make things happen. Furthermore we have a vision for SGA and the student body.

We believe that Eastern Kentucky University is a very special place that changes the lives of those students that attend, and we intend to show- case that excellence with a com- prehensive program that enhances all forms of university pride and tackles student apathy.

S< 1A has come a long way in the two years since shared gover- nance began, but we will improve the operation by diversifying the membership and making the organization more "People Friendly."

With a campus that is approxi mately 60% female, we will be sensitive to critical women's issues and work hard to address issues such as safety, health ser- vices, and daycare.

With your vote for Melching/Elridge. you can ensure that SGA continues to make positive and UaUug changes that benefit all students.

I -ii ice Mekliing, Presidential candidate

Keeping students on campus key for Pike

Craig Pike

Eastern Kentucky University is a beautiful and diverse place. Students from around the country and around the globe come here in search of both academic and social enrichment. It is true that Eastern has had immense academic success, however it has and continues to lack in many areas.

Every day of the week the sidewalks of this campus are flooded with students going to and from class. On the weekends you can travel those same sidewalks and only occasionally come across another student.

Our campus truly is a "suitcase" campus. Every Friday afternoon hundreds of students hurry to their cars to get as far away from Eastern as quickly as they can.

The reason for this is not because students can hardly wait to get home to see their parents. It happens because there are no programs or activities on campus to make them want to stay here.

Being a weekend ghost town is one the many things about Eastern that hinder its ability to provide students a complete and well-rounded c 'lege experience. Every s gle day students drive to c;.mpus from all parts of Richmond and surrounding areas.

They get to campus, drive continuously around the parking lots only to find that the only places left to park are so far away from their classes that it would have almost been closer to walk from home. Parking is a problem that has plagued

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students on this campus ycar-in and year-out for as long as most anyone can remember. Almost every stu- dent on this campus has experienced the frustration of trying lo park here at Eastern. We have all com- plained about it at some point, yet our voices go unheard.

Parking is the most visible of the many insufficiencies students here have to deal with on a daily basis. The other problems range from childcare (or lack thereof) to increased tuition (or one- time fees).

The general feeling among students with whom I have spoken is no one is looking out for them. They feel like they do not have a voice at this university.

The good news is there is light at the end of the tunnel; the storm cloud does have a silver lining.

This Tuesday the students of Eastern get their opportu- nity to speak up.

You as students have a chance to stand up and demand to have your voices heard.

On Tuesday the election that decides next year's stu- dent government president and vice president takes place.

I challenge you all to take back your campus. If you are tired of not having a voice, and if you are sick of your complaints going unheard, then elect a president and a vice president who will stand up for you.

Vote for someone who will have an open-door policy and will listen to you and under- stand your needs. On Tuesday if you want your voice back, vote Pike/Dehart for SGA president and vice president.

Craig Pike, Presidential candidate

Young's main goal: serving students

It's that time of year again: time for Eastern students to start think- ing about leadership, time to think about issues, time for the J.C. Young Student Government Association elections. Eastern students have a tra- dition of electing SGA repre- sentatives who are "commit- ted to the needs of the stu- dent body."

This year is no different. There are many qualified candidates in the field for student body president and vice president, but I, J.C. Young, and my running mate, Amy, Jo Smith, feel we are the team that can best serve you.

Amy Jo and I have been involved in a variety of stu- dent organizations on cam- pus and off. We have both led and excelled in many organi- zations here at Eastern.

We feel that telling you of our past accomplishments and accolades is very impor- tant, but the most important issue here is what we want to do for students.

We feel that in order to serve in this elected office, one must have a servant's mentality, and that's exactly our approach.

We want students to feel welcome to voice their opin- ions on campus, and to give us feedback relative to the issues.

We would like the chance to bring every student group and extended campus to the table in hopes of achieving our ultimate goals here at Eastern.

We plan to fight and to lobby for student rights. This includes doing all we can to help provide better food

options on campus, further investigation into parking solutions and continuing to back academic advising reform.

We also plan to work on student safety and aware- ness. We would like to see the freshmen orientation classes expanded to include tours of emergency stations and have optional self- defense classes for everyone. We would also like to make students more aware of our shuttle system and the loca- tions and times it operates.

Finally, and most impor- tantly, we want to increase student involvement. This is a goal that can only be achieved if our three branch- es of government work ^together more effectively. We want the opportunity to install new programs, such as joint meetings with each and every extended campus.

We would like to find pro- grams that will interest a broad range of students.

We would like to see stu- dent programs provided at more convenient times. We would like to send a maroon wave through campus to ignite students' passion for Eastern.

Amy Jo and I are students, and as student body presi- dent and vice president, we will be open to student's thoughts and concerns. We will have an open door to any student who wishes to tell us their concerns.

We do have plenty of SGA experience, but what sets us apart is our actual experi- ence with Eastern students. We feel we can motivate, lead and serve students, and that is our ultimate goal.

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Memorial service honors community Eastern remembers those who died last year BY LINDA POLLOCK

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in remembrance of all (hose who have died in the last year, liastern will have a memorial service at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the meditation chapel.

The service will include music by students Rebecca

I oucy and Amber Jones with organist Shirley Moser and remarks by university I'resident Joanne (Jlasser.

"Kveryone who comes should come out of respect for those whom we have lost, in reflect on the ways they touched and enriched our lives and that of the universi- ty, and to participate in the healing process." Glasser said.

There are 1<> students, fac- ulty and staff who have pissed away since April 25, 2003. The students are Carroll Malone. Andy Adkins, Alycen Marie Jobe, Mark Douglas Hendricks,

Kelli Smoot, Lewis McCay Ballard. Dawn Elizabeth I'ritchard and Don Hoskins. Faculty and staff include John D. Kowlett. Dean Cannon. Ian Crump, Henry (i. Martin. VVietse de Hoop. Bond Harris. Howard Eldot and Walt Nelson.

"I think it's one of the ways EKU can show that they care about the campus com- munity." university Chaplain Patrick Nnoromele said. "It is another way to show that we value these faculty, staff and students not only when they are with us, but also when they are no longer with us... and to honor their families. It is a way we can assist the families of the deceased and bring closure to their loss of loved ones."

The service will include time for brief eulogies and meditation. Families of the deceased are invited as well as all students, faculty and staff at Fastern.

Nnoromele describes it as "a time to honor and cele- brate accomplishments and contributions of those faculty, staff and students who have passed away within the year."

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Dance team wins competition BY KATIE WEITKAMP

Managing editor

The FKU Dance Team took top honors at their first nation al conference in Anaheim. Ca., when the team participated in the American Championships Showcase with 22 other selmols from around the coun- try. The team performed twice and won the open dance divi- sion and was awarded grand championship of the open divi- sion. The Grand Championship Award was based on overall scores.

"We were ecstatic." dance team coach Lisa Laird said. "We were really just beside ourselves. We knew we were capable (of winning) and we made it our goal."

Laird said the team was proud their hard work paid off. The team began practicing early this year and even had a choreography change.

"We paid someone to (choreograph), but it didn't work out." I.aird said.

The team then choreo- graphed their own show, something she said is uncom- mon at the level they compete.

"Most of the girls have 12 to 13 years of dance experi- ence, she said. "Mostly stu- dio training, technical and have been on previous dance teams."

Kathy Bishop, a freshman member of the team, has been

dancing since she was in kindergarten. She has danced competitively before, but she said this competition was much more exciting.

"It's the first year we really became a competitive team." Bishop said. "We had high hopes, but we didn't really know that we'd win."

The 12 girls currently on the team were picked out of 27 who tried out in early June. She said they were picked because they have the skills and know the techniques of dance.

The team decided the American Championships Showcase would be their first competition because they wanted to work their way up to National Dance Alliance and Universal l)ance Association competitions.

Laird said, however, she wished more teams were com- peting at the competition.

I here weren't a lot there, but the competition was extremely good." she said.

Also, several parents were able to attend the competition. Laird said she and the team members were told those who watched the competition were impressed.

"A lot of them wondered if we were a dance school." she said. "Which says a lot about (the team)."

The team entered and paid for the competition without any financial assistance from

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The EKU Dance Team posed with their awards after they won at the American Championships Showcase.

the university. In the future Laird hopes the school will offer scholarships for team members.

"We are the only athletic team that doesn't get (any scholarships)," she said.

She also said she does not expect the university to pay for any of the future competi- tions in which they may com- pete.

She said support was given to the team through several university leaders.

"We were met at the airport by John Schafer and his wife," she said.

Also, she said • Skip Daugherty. associate vice president of alumni relations.

and Jey Marks, assistant direc- tor of student involvement and leadership, met the team at their 11 p.m. arrival in I.exington.

Before the team left at 4:45 a.m they were met by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes who gave them good- ie bags and support.

"I'm so proud of them it hurts my heart," I.aird said. "They did an absolutely incredible job."

Laird and the team are looking forward to their future and more competitions.

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Lance Melching. Craig Pike and J.C. Young are in the running to be the next president of the Student Government Association. Tuesday campus will decide which of the three will rf present the student body next year. Elections will also determine other SGA positions including Residence Life Council vice president and Student Activities Council vice president. Each of SGA's main seats are contested this year. Students can vote online from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday by clicking a special link at www.eku.edu. To see additional coverage of this year's election and to get to know the students vying for SGA spots, turn to ELECTION 4.

Campus elections Tuesday BY ADAM BAKER

News editor

Nt-w faces will soon fill the Student Government Association.

Every SGA position is contested this year with three candidates vying for SGA's top spot: student body president and regent.

Tuesday campus will have the opportunity to select the next round of student lead- ers.

Traditionally, however, voter turnout for SGA elec- tions is low.

Last year a little more than 1.000 student* out of nearly 15.000 exercised their right to vote..

Mike Keagle, associate vice president of student affairs and SGA adviser, said Eastern's election numbers echo local, state and national trends.

"Unfortunately as a soci- ety we tend to take our free- doms for granted." he said. "We don't recognize that the freedom to vote in these kinds of elections came at a cost. I hope that students will recognize this responsi- bility that they have and exercise this freedom."

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Hitting the polls Below are voter turnouts for the past four years:

• 2003: 1,155 student votes • 2002: 561 student votes • 2001: 1.258 student votes • 2000: 1.239 student votes

'Data compiled from past Progress articles.

government is an important pan of the university.

"SGA is a primary oppor- tunity for students to collabo- rate with university adminis- trators in order to make Eastern the best it can be." he said. "It is essential that students gel out and vote for the candidates that they believe will work hard and operate with integrity "

James Conneely, vice president of Student Affairs, said elections are a time Stu- dents should take seriously.

"It is an opportunity to have a voice in the gover- nance of the institution," he said.

Progress records show 561 students voted in the 2002 election. Participation

nearly doubled the next year. but Keagle said the only way to continue increasing voter turnout is by making stu- dents understand the impor- tance of their vote.

"I think that the only way to change this is one student at a time." he said.

Conneely said students need to understand the affect their decision to vote can have on the university.

"When numerous stu- dents choose not to vote it does have a significant impact on electing a student that is representative of the student body." he said. "Usually students will nor- mally vote if they know someone in the election and that is positive, but all stu- dents should exercise their right to chose their student leaders."

Reagle added he believes in the adage that once citi- zens give up their right to vote, they give up their right to complain later.

Students can vote from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday online at www.eku.edu

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Finding first job scary, stressful

BY TRACY HANEY

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Cl ap and gown — I check. Invitations —

check. Graduation gift list — check. Plans for the rest of your life — not so fast.

* As seniors pre- f pare for graduation,

which is just a month away, they are loaded

with an even heavier bur- den of landing their first job and entering the world of professionalism.

According to Career Services Director Laura Melius, this burden can be lightened with a little early planning and a stop at the Career Services office.

"Ideally seniors should start think- ing about their ideal job at the begin- ning of their senior year," Melius said. "If you've done your homework, by this time you should be making final decisions."

Melius admits this is not always easy since some employers don't start looking for employment candidates until an opening becomes available.

She did say, however, some employers are seeking fresh college graduates to fill positions.

Internet friendly "A lot of it is looking at the right

places," Melius said. "I think a lot of students are discouraged because they look on the big Web sites and see so many jobs that require five-10 years experience."

Melius suggests visiting Monstertrack, which specifically tar- gets college graduates, on www.mon- sterjobs.com.

The Internet is a very useful tool when it comes to finding job opportu- nities, Melius said.

She reports the use of the Internet as a main resource for employers to receiving job applications jumped from 12 to 17 percent last year.

Seniors can also benefit from tools like EKU eRecruiting, which allows students to search jobs online, have new job listings sent via e-mail, post resumes to online resume books searched by employers seeking Eastern students, access the Career- Services database and connect with university alumni and career mentors.

Students can sign up for eRecruiting and get other useful tips at www.career.eku.edu.

Making connections Another important source for find-

ing a job after graduation, according to Melius, is networking.

"The old adage is true — it's not what you know but who you know," Melius said. "A lot of times that can be a deciding factor."

Often graduates don't necessarily move on to a professional career. Of Eastern students, Melius said in the past three years 49 percent have gone on to graduate school.

If seniors haven't been accepted to graduate school by the end of their senior year, Melius suggests they look at alternative options. Career Services can help students figure out what can be done with their specific decree.

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That last semester a lot of students are juggling so many things ... to add job search on top of that; it's very tough.

—Laura Melius Career Services director

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Start early Currently Melius estimates more

than half of seniors use Career Services, but students can start bene- fiting from the program anytime as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior. By being productive while you are youngerMike getting co-op credit, internships or oilier related experi- ence, students can make the burden of job hunting easier, according lo Melius.

"Students should gel a plan togeth- er lo positively move forward toward achieving their goals," Melius said.

"That last semester a lot of students are juggling so many things ... lo add job search on top of that; it's very tough."

Senior Tim Cox. a criminal justice major, is postponing his own job search until after graduation. He plans to spend the summer in Anchorage. Ala., on a missionary trip with Campus Crusade and is leaving his search for a law enforcement posi- tion for when he returns home to the Cincinnati area.

"What happens, happens." Cox said. "There's no poinl in stressing over it."

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Panic stage Erin Michalik. a senior English

major from Louisville, admits she is stressing over the process of finding a job.

"I'm in the panic stage where my parents have reminded me that rent is free at their house," Michalik said.

Michalik has decided to postpone graduate school and is looking for jobs in her major.

She said she's used Career Services for help and has talked lo a lot of faculty and friends about the process.

"It's like 'Oh God, I have to join the real world now'... It's difficult." Michalik said. "I totally understand why people take a semester off col- lege."

No matter what stage of the job hunt a student is in, Melius said Career Services can help students "dream big and identify resources to achieve those goals, personal and professional."

"Helping students is what we live lor," Melius said. "Student success is our success."

Reach Tracy at tracy_haneySitcku.edu

Dress key to success BY STEPHAM« HACKEB Contributing writer

Every spring and every fall stu- dents graduate then are tossed into the fierce world of job competition.

Employment opportunities are daunting in today's economic world. So what will help you get the lever- age you need to get the job? Think dress.

"Employers seek employees who present themselves in a professional manner," said Mary H. Raider, Eastern job development coordina- tor.

Raider is working on a dress for success seminar in April.

"Your appearance speaks volumes about your professionalism and work ethic," she said. Taking pride in your appearance is great foreshadow- ing of the pride you will take in your work."

Raider said the best choice for interview attire for women is a suit, business dress.

"Pant suits are more suited for a business casual look," she said. "A skirt suit is the best choice for a pro- fessional interview."

Raider recommends skirts be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. Raider said skirts should not be tight-fitting either.

For women professional dress always includes nylons and heels. Raider said.

"For a professional look, the basic closed-toe pump with a l-to-two-2- and a halt-inch heel is suggested," she said. "Avoid slings and sandals."

"Makeup should be very natural and classic," she said. "Avoid glitter eye shadows and excessive bright makeup."

Interview attire for men should also be carefully selected.

"A suit or a sport coat with dress slacks is appropriate with a dress shirt, tie and formal leather shoes," she said.

Interview attire should be pressed. Raider said, and shoes should always be polished.

"A lace-up or slip-on style shoe is acceptable for a professional look," she said. "A harder leather will look more professional."

Raider said that a good quality suit price starts at approximately $150 for women and $200 for men.

"Be a smart consumer," she said. Raider recommends women try to

find a suit set, which offers the jack- et, skirt and pants.

"The best colors to build your wardrobe on are black, navy, gray and taupe," Raider said. "You can add your own style to your outfits and achieve a polished professional look."

Raider recommends attending the interview with a pad portfolio.

"The portfolio is easy to handle and easily accessible," she said.

She also suggested trying to be as comfortable as possible.

"Appearance, posture and specific responses to questions will portray a good self image to a potential employer," said Rebecca Albright, a public relations major.

"It's the best they'll ever look." she said, "so they better look good."

An Eastern job search guide offers tips on dressing for success. The guide is available for all students and offers tips on resume writing, researching employers, networking and interviewing skills. Contact Career Services to receive a copy of the job search guide.

The job search guide recommends the following tips on dress for women:

• Nail polish should be subtle. • Finger nails should be well-

groomed. • Simple, basic jewelry and one

ring per hand with the exception of the wedding set.

• Always wear hosiery and keep colors neutral.

The job search guide recommends the following tips on dress for men:

• Belt should coordinate with your shoes and socks should coordinate with your pants.

• Hands and nails should be clean and well-groomed.

• Wear a conservative tie that .coordinates with your outfit, tied just long enough to cover the belt buckle.

• Wear a solid cotton blend shirt with plain or button-down pressed col- lar, and make sure it is a good fit.

• Avoid flashy cuff links, rings or neck chains.

Career Services will be hosting a dress for success seminar from 3:30- 4:30 p.m. April 20 and 21 in the Powell Building Kennamar Room.

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TODAY

3:30 p.m. As part of the Distinguished Lecture Series, the College of Justice and Safety will present David Friedrichs from the University of Scranton to speak on "White Collar Crime and Globalization" in Stratton Room 333.

7 p.m. Eastern's student anthropology club, art student association and Department of History will pre- sent Monica Udvardy from the University of Kentucky on the topic of "The Global Traffic in Art/Artifacts: The Case of Kenyan Mijikenda Memorial Statues" in Campbell Room 239.

7:30 p.m. Michael Hovey will present "Replacing the Law of Force with the Force of Law: The International Criminal Court and War Criminals" as part of the Chautauqua Lecture Series in O'Donnell Hall Auditorium in the Student Services Building.

FRIDAY

Noon Eastern baseball team will play Murray State at the Turkey Hughes Field.

3 p.m. Eastern softball team will play Samford University at the Gertrude Hood Field.

8 p.m. Comedian Vince Morris will perform in the O'Donnell Hall Auditorium in the Student Services Building as part of the Fust Weekend events.

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What's on Tap Editor

Spring is in the air. flowers are blooming and the semester is coming to an end — our campus has many things to cel- ebrate. Among these are the Easter holiday many embrace and observe each year.

The Eastern community will be celebrating Easter with a non-denominational sunrise service from 7 to 8 ajn. Sunday in the Ravine.

It is emphasized that the service is non-denominational "so that people will be aware that we are not trying to pro- mote a particular denomina- tion." said Patrick Nnoromele, university chaplain.

"We do not want anyone not to feel welcome (to the ser- vice)," Nnoromele said. "We want to create an environment when- people of all denomina- tional persuasions are wel- come."

Not only is the service open to anyone on campus, but it is open to the entire Richmond community.

"This is our way of connect- ing with the community and providing something for them, while at the same time not pre- venting them from going to their own services," Nnoromele said.

The main reason the sir vice starts around sunrise is to

allow people to attend services. Before the service begins,

there will be music provided by the First United Methodist Church's Youth Praise Team at 6:30 a.m.

The service will then pro- ceed at 7 a.m. with opening prayer and Scripture from the Rev. Ray Treese. director of Chi Alpha campus ministry.

The main speaker for the

service will be Samuel Hinton. minister and Eastern professor in the department of curricu- lum and instruction.

Students Rebecca Toney and Anna Clayton will also pro- vide music for the service as they will sing The Wondrous Cross."

The Easter sunrise service has been held on campus for many years and in the past.

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Nnoromele reported, there have been large turnouts for it

The service will be relocat- ed to the campus meditation chapel if inclement weather occurs.

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Noon Eastern softball team will play Samford University at the Gertrude Hood Field.

1 p.m. Eastern baseball team will play Murray State at the Turkey Hughes Field.

4:30 p.m. As part of the First Weekend events. "Big Fish" will be shown in the O'Donnell Hall Auditorium in the Student Services Building. Students must bring their student IDs to get in.

SUNDAY

7 p.m. "The Last Samurai" will be shown on the Eastern football field as part of the First Weekend events. Students must bring their student IDs to get in. In case of rain, the movie will be relocated to the O'Donnell Hall Auditorium in the Student Services Building.

TUESDAY

3 p.m. Eastern baseball team will play Xavier University at the Turkey Hughes Field.

7:30 p.m. "Casino Night 2004" will be held in the Powell Building to help benefit United Way and Salvation Army. Admission is $2 or $1 with a canned food item.

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Field day fun Event celebrates students' successful first year BY MEGAN HANSEN

Around & About editor

When many Eastern stu- dents were in elementary school, field day was some- thing most people looked for- ward to. For lots of people field day marked the end of the school year and the beginning of summer.

It has been years since most students have had the opportunity to participate in field day activities.

From 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, first-year programs and the office of housing are having a field day for first-year stu- dents in the Case Hall court- yard.

"It's a celebration for first- year students," said Carol Elrod, coordinator for tutor- ing and mentoring programs.

The field day is a celebra- tion for all first-year pro- grams. Elrod sai'd. The pro- grams that support first year students — including the tutoring and mentoring pro- grams — and everyone who helped make their year suc- cessful will be included in the celebration.

"Aramark is throwing a picnic for us." said Cari Wallace, associate dean of students.

The field day will include classic field day events including a three-legged race, a water balloon toss and several relay races. Elrod said. ,

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u We want to show them we are glad they are here with us. We want to wish them the best of luck for next year too.

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Chubby bunny is a game in which competitors see how many marshmallows can be stuffed in their mouth and still say "chubby bunny."

"We will have a gold fish bowl, a hula hoop competi- tion and Frisbee bowling." Elrod said.

At the beginning of each school year, first-year stu- dents are introduced to cam- pus and other first-year stu- dents during New Student Days. The field day is a clos- ing to their first-year of school, Wallace said.

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First-year students will receive certificates congratu- lating them on completing their first year of college, Elrod said.

The event not only cele- brates the accomplishments of first-year students and those who helped them be successful, but also the field day marks the same thing elementary school field days marked.

"It's an opportunity to cel- ebrate the end of the year," Wallace said.

The field day lets first-year students know the Eastern staff is glad they are here at Eastern.

"We want to show them we are glad they are here with us," Elrod said. "We want to wish them the best of luck for next year too."

Elrod said about 300 first- year students will attend the event.

If you have questions about the field day contact Elrod at 622-1383 or Wallace at 622-1682.

"We are superexcited." Wallace said.

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Eastern wins two of three at home BY BRANDON ROBERTS Sports writer

Eastern's women's tennis team battled Ohio Valley Conference foe the Murray State University Racers Friday. April 2.

MSU defeated Eastern by a score of 6-1. The loss gives the I.ady tennis Colonels a 10-9 record overall and a 3-3 mark in the OVC.

Freshman Terin Roof earned Eastern's only point at No. 4 with a victory over MSU's Jennifer Ward 7-6, 6-1. It was Ward's first loss in ten straight matches. MSU's Melissa Spencer defeated Hannah Bartsch at No.l by a score of 64. 4-6, 63 and No. 2 saw Jaclyn Leeper win by a score of 6-4, 6-3 over Eastern's I.indsey Herrera.

Murray's Anna I.ask defeated I.ucia Vojtkova at No. 3 by a score of 6-1, 62. Tessa Williams lost to Rachel I.ask 6-1. 6-1 at No. 5 and Janina Dickhardt fell to MSU's Casady Pruitt 63. 7-6 at No. 6.

Eastern shut out OVC rival the Tennessee Stale Lady Tigers by a score of 7-0 Saturday, April 3. The win improved Eastern's record to 11-9 on the year and 4-3 in conference play.

Eastern did not lose a match in singles or doubles play against TSU. Bartsch, Herrera, Vojtkova, Williams, and Megan Perry earned sin- gles victories. The teams of Herrera/Roof and Vojtkova/Williams were vic- torious in doubles play to earn Eastern the doubles point.

Sunday Eastern emerged victori-

ous once again with a 5-2 win over the Gamecocks of Jacksonville State. The win once again improved Eastern's record which now stands at 12-9 overall and 5-3 in the OVC.

Herrera/Roof defeated Gurkaynak/Dushner 9-8 in the first doubles match, and Vojtkova/Williams won 8-5 over TSU's Higgs/Marcella Gaze at No. 3 doubles.

No. 2 doubles was Eastern's only doubles loss with Gorman/Abby defeating Bartsch/Dickhardt 8-2.

The one and two seeds both emerged victorious in singles pk»y for Eastern.

Bartsch defeating TSU's Zeynep Gurkaynak 62. 60 at No.l and Herrera defeating Robin Gorman 2-6. 6-4, 6-3.

JSU's Michelle Dushner earned a victory at No. 3 with a 7-6, 6-4 victory over Eastern's Vojtkova.

Eastern's Terin Roof got the upp, r hand against TSU's I.ayla Abby 6-2. 6-0 and Janina Dickhardt defeated Whitney Collins at No. 6 3-6. 6-0 (10-8). JSU's only other singles victory came at No. 5 with Erin Higgs defeating Eastern's Tessa Williams 64. 6-1.

"The women had a solid weekend, and we gained a lot of confidence," Oertel said. "Even the 6-1 loss to MSU wasn't a blowout."

Terin Roof led the way for the Lady Colonels against Jacksonville State and Murray State.

"Terin Roof was our MVP for the weekend. She had a heck of a win against JSU and snapped her Murray opponents ten match win streak," Oertel said.

This past weekend's matches marked the last time that the Lady Colonels would compete at home.

Eastern returns to action this Friday when they will battle OVC rival Austin Peay in Clarksville. Tenn. The Lady Colonels will then motor to Martin, Tenn. to take on the Lady Skyhawks of UT-Martin

Colonels prove road trip to be success

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I In i olonel softball leant Hrapped up their three-game 11..id 1111< I uesday afternoon when ihey took both games »f

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"We picked up two big wins loda\ and two big ones on Saturday." coach Jane Win iliington said. It was a good n ip torus."

II nncssce I I'ch was the u .mi to hi .it In the conference according lo the preseason polls bul IIH' Colonels oulsi "ii'il tin (loldin Eagles by ;i margin ol 9-2 in two games. In tlir o|Naniiu> game ol tin- double

: I asti i n shut out Tech 5- l). -tin n came back to double-dip the Eagles in the second game I '

Wi hit the ball belter than the\ (lid .miI our pitchers did a gooil job." Win iliiugion said.

Hie Colonels came out hot in Is .Hid never slowed

In tin first game Eastern IMisted three runs in the top of

the first off a pair ol singles from Diana Barreras and Kelli Bromley, the two Colonel base runners advanced lo second and third when they successfully converted on the double steal. Adriel Foxley then drew a walk to load the bases for Jennifer Norris who came through with a double to left-center, bringing Barreras and Bromley in to score.

Ashley Totten followed up the Norris double with a single, bringing Norris across the plate to give the Colonels the early 30 lead.

In the fifth inning Eastern got their bats going again as Barreras started the inning off with another lead-off single. Bromley then got on base off a fielder's choice, and Barreras scored off the second error of the inning for the Tech defense.

The Colonels scored their final run of the contest when Totten picked up the sacrifice bunt to bring Bromley in for Eastern's fifth run of the game.

The Colonels were led by Bromley's offensive showing that was five of eight from the

plate and scored five runs dur- ing the two games.

"Bromley had a good day. she hit the ball really well," Worthington said.

Also leading the way lor the iil tensive attack was Foxley, who was lour of seven on the day with a homer anil three RBI's.

Freshman pitcher Kelsey Anderson picked up wins in both games. In the first game Anderson pitched the complete game shutout and came in for 5.2 innings of relief to Kindal Kincaid in the second game. Anderson gave up only two runs in two games and struck out 17 hitters on the day.

In the second game of action. the Colonels scored one run in the top of the first, but the Golden Eagles tied it in the bot- tom of the second.

Eastern got their sticks going in the top of the third when Bromley delivered a one-out double to start the attack. Foxley then delivered with a two-run blast over the center- field wall to give the Colonels the 3-1 lead.

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Golf team's win streak ends BY JILL STINSON

Assistant sports editor

As the men's golf team con- tinues through the heart of their spring season, they snapped their streak of first- place finishes this past Monday and Tuesday in the Belmont Invitational in Franklin. Tenn. Having now competed in five tournaments since spring break, the Colonels have a lOth-place fin- ish on their record along with their three consecutive firsts.

"Having to come straight down here from UK. we had a mental let down." coach Pat Stephens said. "We weren't physically tired, but mentally tired after winning three in a row."

The men's golf team fin- ished in 12th place after the first two rounds of the Belmont Invitational where they fired rounds of 305 and 292 at the Legends Club.

The Colonels were paced by Brandon Brown and Tyler Cain, who finished the day tied for 30th place. Brown shot rounds of 73 and 75 for a total of 148, while Cain carded scores of 77 and 71.

Patrick Williams completed the first day of competition with rounds of 79 and 72 to tie for 53rd place with a total of 151. Josh Crutcher and Drew Alexander rounded out the Eastern scoring with a total of 152. Crutcher shot rounds of 77 and 75. while Alexander turned in rounds of 78 and 74.

The Colonels trailed Wollord. who led the field after the opening two round-. by :il strokes,

However the Colonel-, man aged to find a was to pull up lo 10th alter the second da> ol play. Eastern carded a linal round of 25)1 to complete the tournament at KK.S strokes The team moved up two spots after finishing the opening Iwo rounds in 12th place.

Brown and Williams led the Colonels' el torts to move up the leader board. Williams turned in the low round ol tin day for the man. shooting a final round of 69. He complel ed the tournament in a lie for 20th at 220..His effort also saw him jump 33 spots in the linal standings alter finishing the first day in 53rd place.

Brown Bred a final-round 72 for a total of 220. He moved up 10spots to tie for 20th after finishing the first two rounds in 30th place.

Cain tied for 47th in the tournament with a three round total ol 224 alter carding a 76 on Tuesday. Crutcher shot 221) in the event to finish in a tie for 56th after shooting 74 on Tuesday. Alexandet rounded out the Eastern scor ing with a final round of 76. 1 le totaled 228 in the tournament to finish In a tie for 68th.

"It was a let down obvious ly. but I feel comfortable and confident about when we're al going into the OVC tourna ment." Stephens said.

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Lady Colonels place fourth in Murray tournament BY JILL STINSON

Assistant sports editor

The women's golf team hit the links Monday and Tuesday at the Big River Telephone Classic at the Frances E. Miller Memorial Golf Course in Murray, Ky.. where they were able to finish fourth in the 12- team field by carding a final round of 327.

The Lady Colonels were in fourth place on Monday after the first day of play where they posted a score of 657 after two rounds of play. Eastern trailed UK. who posted a score of 613.

"We struggled in the first round and were in eighth place." Coach Joni Stephens said.

Eastern was able to post better scores in the second round 3nd finish the day one closer to the top.

Junior Leah Larkin led the way in the opening round- foi the I.ady Colonels. She was tied for 10th after firing a two- round score of 158; however, teammate Jennifer Sullivan was right on her heels alter carding

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Lindsay Jordan rounded out the scoring for Eastern. Montgomery is tied for 42nd after shooting a total <>t 172. while Jordan is tied for 52n.d alter carding a 186.

"If we could have plajed better that first round we would have been in contention for those top three spot-.,'' Stephens said.

After the second day of play, the Lady Colonels held on lo their fourth place spot Eastern posted a third round of 327.

I he Lady i olonels finished with a score of 984, while the University of Kentucky won the 12-lcam tournament with a score of 925. OVC rival and host Murray State finished in second place.

"I was pleased with the fourth-place finish because we didn't give up any ground." Stephens said.

Senior Jennifer Sullivan stepped up her play in the final round and led the Lady Colonel golfers with a seventh-place fin ish alter firing a Ihree-over-par 75 in the final round she card- ed a three-round scon- oi 236

Junior Britlainy Klein placed 1 till overall with a lotal of 238 after posting a final-round score 11

"Jennifer Sullivan and Britlainy, who was playing as an individual, both played real- ly well in the final round." Stephens said.

Larkin also finished in the top 20 with a lotal of 240 lo place 17th in the overall. Hynn tied for 29th with a score of 250, followed by Montgomery al list and Jordan al 57th to round out the scoring lor the ladies. Stephens, who played as an individual, finished tied for list with .i score of 258.

We're going to lake a little break for Easter weekend before practicing hard for our home tournament.'' Stephens said.

• With a stretch of practice time ahead, Ihe Luly Colonels will return lo action April 15-17 when tin \ host the annual I kl I M\\ l olonel e lassie.

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GOLF: Team wins at UK From Page B5

UK Tournament The Colonel golfers won their

third-straight tournament with an 18-stroke victory over second- place Kentucky in the Johnny Owens Invitational by shooting a final-round 292 in the event to finish at seven-over-par for the event

The three consecutive victo- ries are the most for a Colonel squad under coach Stephens.

"It was a great win for us beating UK at their home course, especially since they are in the top 25 and at the top of our region." Stephens said.

Eastern led the field by 15 strokes after the first day of play and put themselves into position to win its third straight tourna- ment The Colonels fired a two- round total of 579 and finishing the opening day of the Johnny Owens Invitational in first place.

Brown continued with an out- standing pair of scores on Friday, carding rounds of 71 and a season-low 68 to finish the day in first place. His score put him four shots ahead of Kentucky's John Holmes, who stood in sec- ond place.

Williams, who won last week's EKU Spring Invitational, was within striking distance of the top spot as well. Williams carded rounds of 75 and 70 for a total of 145, leaving him in tied for fourth.

Crutcher picked up where he left off last week, turning in rounds of 74 and 73 for a total of 147. Crutcher finished the day in a tie for seventh place. Drew Alexander completed a quad of Colonels in the top 10 with a pair of 74s for total of 148, putting him in a tie for 10th place at the end of the first two rounds.

Rounding out the scoring for Eastern was Cain, who fired rounds of 77 and 76 for a total of 153 to place tied for 18th at the end of die day.

Josh McCracken also played in the tournament as an individ- ual, shooting 86 and 78 to finish

the first two rounds in a tie for 61st

The Colonels held on to cap- ture their third-straight win by ousting nationally-ranked UK

For (he third tournament in a row, a Colonel also captured the top individual prize as Brown shot a three-round total of 210 to earn medalist honors. The win is the second in three tournaments for Brown, his first coming three weeks ago. Brown's total was three strokes better than sec- ond-place finisher Bryan Vahlberg, of Louisiana-Monroe.

Crutcher fired a final-round 73 for a total of 220 to finish in a tie for fourth place. Williams recorded a 76 in Saturday's final round to finish seventh with a three-round tally of 221. Williams, who won last week's EKU Spring Invitational, has fin- ished in the top 10 in four of the team's five tournaments this spring.

Alexander was the fourth Eastern player to finish the tour- nament in the top 10. His final- round 74 gave him a three-round total of 222, good enough to tie for eighth place in the event. Cain rounded out the Eastern scoring with a final round of 74, his best of the tournament to tie for 20th place with a 227.

McCracken, who competed as an individual in the tourna- ment shot a final-round of 84 to finish tied for 63rd.

"We had three really good tournaments in a row," Stephens said.

The Colonels will be in action again this weekend at the Marshall University Invitational in Huntington, W. Va., on Friday and Saturday.

The Marshall tournament this weekend is a key tourna- ment and it doesn't get any easi- er for us from here on out," Stephens said.

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Tennis team falls to 'Cats BY BRANDON ROBERTS

Sports writer

The No. 22-ranked Kentucky Wildcats handed Eastern's men's tennis team its eighth loss of the season Wednesday. The loss gives Eastern a 9-8 record for the year.

UK's Evan Austin defeated Eastern's John Kellert at No. 1. Eastern's Tom Wospil was hand- ed a loss at No. 2 by UK's Rahim Esmail. Tigran Martirosvan defeated Eastern's Alvin Cheng at No. 3, while Jason Mallajah was victorious over Mario Simic at No. 4. No. 5 and No. 6 were also UK victories with Alex Hume defeating Chase Armstrong and Matt Allinder edging out Eastern's Billy Pfaffinger, respectively.

Eastern then earned its first conference win of the year with a 6-0 win over Tennessee State University. The win improved Eastern's overall record to 10-8 and its OVC record to 1-4.

Eastern swept the singles matches, and no doubles were played. Eastern's Wospil defeat- ed TSUs Jamaal Brown at No.l by a score of 6-4, 7-6. Mario Simic shut out TSU's Trey Collier at No. 2. No. 3 and No. 4 were also shutout wins for Eastern. Chris Jacques defeated Chris Neely and Lane Orttenburger beat Dominique

Keys by the same score. No. 5 was a victory by injury default for Eastern's Armstrong, and Billy Pfaffinger earned a victory at No. 6 due to an insufficient lineup.

Eastern's final home match of the season saw the team square off against OVC foe Jacksonville State University on Sunday. JSU was the victor by a score of 5-2, and Eastern's overall record fell to 109. The team's OVC record dropped to 1-5.

"It was a hard-fought 5-2 against Jacksonville State. The guys battled hard," coach Rob Oertel said. They were highly competitive matches."

Kellert and Wospil had the only victories for Eastern. Kellert at No.l won by injury default and Wospil at No. 2 defeated Ruben Herrera.

Eastern's doubles team of Armstrong/Simic defeated TSU's team of Keiran Ricci/Toby Bourke 8-3.

"We have a huge weekend coming up, and the guys have a good perspective. They know we control our own destiny," Oertel said. There is not a big differ- ence between the two and nine seed in the OVC. We've got to have a good weekend, I am very excited, I can't wait"

Reach Brandon at brandonroberts&eku. edu

Colonels take two straight from UT-Martin BYTOOOPURVB

Sports editor

The Colonel baseball team traveled to UT-Martin this past weekend where they boosted their overall record to 194 and their conference mark to 4-2 by taking two of three games from the Skyhawks.

"We were able to execute on offense and defense," coach Elvis Dominguez said. The reason we lost the first game is because we had a meltdown; we made two errors in one inning and we didn't get a cou- ple of bunts down."

After falling in the first game of the series. Eastern rallied back and took the second two from UT-Martin.

In the final game of the series, the Colonels jumped out early on UT-Martin in the top of the third when they scored the first four runs of the game.

To open the third, Jonathan Woodard drew a walk then moved to second off of a single by Bryan Stevenson. Stephen Carter then singled through the left side and brought Woodard to the plate for the first run of the contest

Later in the inning, Neil Sellers hit a sacrifice fly to right field that brought Stevenson in to score. Chris Clark doubled to left-center to score Brett Bolger and Chris O'Dell, giving the Colonels the 4-0 lead.

The Colonels then scored three more runs in the top of the fifth to extend their lead to 7-0.

In the next two innings, UT- Martin cut into the Eastern lead by scoring two runs in the fifth and two more in the sixth, narrowing the lead to 7-4.

The Colonels responded in the top of the seventh when they put five more runs on the board on five hits and two Skyhawk errors.

The Eastern offense didn't let up any in the eighth, as they

put six more runs on the board off three hits. To lead off the inning. O'Dell and Clark drew back-to-back walks. O'Dell later scored off a single by Will Whisenant through the left side of the infield.

The UT-Martin pitching woes continued as two differ- ent Skyhawk pitchers walked two of the next three Colonel batters. The UT-Martin pitcher then hit Carter with the pitch to bring Whisenant in to score.

Bolger followed with a two- RBI single to right field that pushed Eastern's lead to 17-4. Sellers picked up the one out single to left single to score Carter, giving Eastern their final run of the inning.

In the top of the ninth the Colonels put up two more runs, giving them the 204 win.

"We got a couple of hit and runs down, we got a couple of drag bunts, we basically got it done the way that we are designed to operate, which is a small-ball mentality," Dominguez said. "We were running all over the place and we really came into our ele- ment on Sunday."

Junior pitcher Scott Goetz picked up his third straight win by pitching 5.2 innings and giv- ing up only two earned runs while striking out seven.

"Scotty Goetz gave us an outstanding effort again." Dominguez said. "Starting pitching was definitely a key."

Greg Harper. Brandon Scott and Richard Booth all chipped in by combining with 3.1 innings of scoreless relief work.

The Eastern offense was led by Bolger and Sellers who both finished the game with four hits and four RBI's.

Sellers has a team high of 36 RBI's and a nine-game hitting streak.

"Brett Bolger swung the bat really well," Dominguez said. "Sellers swung the bat extremely well, but the num-

Nattian Gray/Progress Junior pitcher Brian Engle delivers a pitch in yesterday's game against Berea College. Eastern will return to action tomorrow against the Racers of Murray State University.

bers were not indicative of how well he swung the bat."

Whisenant had three hits, two runs and a pair of RBI's in the contest.

"All weekend long, we swung the bats really well," Dominguez said.

Saturday The Colonels were also in

action on Saturday when they split games in a doubleheader against the Skyhawks.

In the opening game Eastern fell to UT-Martin by a score of 4-3. The Colonels out- hit the Skyhawks 14-8. leaving 10 runners stranded on-base.

The Colonels' bats were led 4)y Carter and Bolger, who both tallied three hits in the game. Whisenant and Woodard both chipped in with two a piece.

After falling to the Skyhawks in the opening game of action, Eastern retaliated by downing UT-Martin 6-1 in the nightcap.

"I didn't have to say much to our guys after the game, our guys were extremely upset." Dominguez said. "Our guys

were very upset and very determined after the first game."

The Colonels were led by freshman pitcher Chris Grider, who managed to stay perfect on the year by boosting his record to 5-0. Grider picked up the win with six innings of work by striking out nine and holding the Skyhawks to five hits in the game.

"Chris Grider gave us a solid effort." Dominguez said.

On the other side of the ball. Eastern was led by Carter, Sellers and Woodard. who all had two hits in the game.

"Stephen Carter hit the ball extremely well all weekend," Dominguez said.

The Colonels were in action ■ Wednesday against Berea College, but as of press time the results were not known.

Eastern will return to action Saturday against Murray State. The first game of the double- header is scheduled to start at

Reach Todd at todd_pvrvisl9eku.edu

OVC: Eastern softball shines in conference action From Page B5

Tech then rallied and put one more run on the board in the third, but Eastern ended the Golden Eagles hopes in the top of the fifth. Foxley delivered with a double that brought Bromley in to score, marking the final run of the game and giving the Colonels the 4-2 victo- ry.

"It was timely hitting on our part; we came to play," Worthington said.

The two victories boosted Eastern's overall record to 24-11 and their conference mark is at 7-1 on the season.

Eastern vs. Jacksonville State

The Eastern softball team dropped the final game of their three-game series to Jacksonville State by a score of 10-2.

"Our team was able to see that on 'Saturday we were fired up to play, but on Sunday we

44 It was timely hitting on our part; we came to play. —Jane Worthington Head softball coach

weren't so fired up," Worthington said. "Our team thought that it would just come, but it didn't"

The Gamecocks jumped on the Colonels early by posting five runs in the bottom of the first. After putting a pair of run- ners on base, shortstop Rachel Countryman stepped to the plate and hit a three-run homer, giving the Gamecocks a 30 lead.

Jacksonville State then plated two more runs off a two-run shot from left fielder Jessica

Ford, bringing the Gamecock lead to 50.

In the fourth inning, Jacksonville State put five more runs on the board. The Gamecocks scored their first two runs of the inning off a pair of Colonel defensive errors, then right fielder Daniela Pappano hit a three-run homer to give Jacksonville State the 100 lead.

"Jacksonville State is a very good hitting team," Worthington said. They're probably the best hitting team we've seen all year."

Eastern finally got on the board in the top of the fifth when Kindal Kincaid and Atysha Jones put together a pair of hits to start the inning for the Colonels. Diana Barreras came to the plate advanced to second off of an error by the Jacksonville State third baseman, which brought two Eastern runners to the plate. The two Eastern runs were too little too late, though, as Jacksonville State downed the Colonels by a final score of 10-2.

"We just needed to come out

a little bit more fired up," Worthington said. "It's not like we played poorly; they had seven hits and three of them just happened to be homeruns."

Although Eastern fell in the final game of the series, they downed the Gamecocks both games of the doubleheader by scores of 12-3 and 106.

"We didn't play poorly on Sunday, we just didn't play with any enthusiasm." Worthington said. "We are two very different teams. If we play with enthusi- asm we are very good, if we just go through the motions we are very average."

The Colonels were led by Barreras who went six for nine on the day with a homer, four RBI's and five runs scored. Norris was three for six on the day with a homer and five RBI's.

Eastern will return to action 3 p.m. Saturday at home against Samford.

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The Studio B6 Thursday, April 8, 2004 Ttte Eastern Progress I www.easternprogress.com Katie Weitkamp, editor

In the

Oound OBooth

with Katie Weitkamp

Locale prevents pimped rides

I never felt like Kentucky was hold- ing me back until I decided I wanted to Ket my ride pimped.

I was xettiiif; ready to sign up to gel Dante Harrison Weitkamp. my "87 light blue Celica GT, a makeover via MTV's "Pimp My Ride." It's a show where they take old cars and pimp them out with new paint jobs, sound and entertainment systems, special effects and rims

I don't want anything too fancy, maybe a nice sparkly paint job. decent tires, a sound system thai is more than a tape deck and. if they could get really crazy, a button so that one of my popup headlights would go up to wink at people,

Hut when I went to fill out the appli- cation I found out I didn't qualify because I'm not from Southern California. While I was depressed and complaining to my friends. Ihey told me there are a lot of things Kentuckians can't do — like be on "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy." I found out on the show's official Web site if you don't live in the New York City you can't apply.

Iliink of the difference the Fab Five could make in Kentucky; I mean let's face it, we have a mullet and facial hair problem. Also, there's that whole cam- ouflage fad that doesn't appear to be leaving anytime soon.

I realize these shows have con- tracts with certain companies and that's why they stay in certain areas, but it pisses me off that Kentiukians and several others don't have the opportunity lo participate in crappy "reality" television.

So while my dreams of a purple sparkly new-looking Celica are dead, my dream for the future of "Pimp My Kide," "Queer Fye" and other fad reali- ty shows is expand their horizons and show other parts of the country.

Students exhibit to open in Giles Gallery BY KATIE WEITKAMP Managing editor

The Giles Gallery will host the Annual Art Student Association Juried F.xhibition, a show featuring the work of Eastern students of the past year. Hie show runs from April 11-21 with a grand opening April 18.

"Iiist year's exhibit blew me away," said Travis Townsend, director of ASA.'"I"his show is better than some art school (exhibitions)."

He said die show is a mixture of all art forms taught at Eastern, including sculpture, metalsmithing, paintings, photography, printmaking, graphics and interior design.

Students applied through ASA and will be notified FYiday of their accep- tance. Townsend said a list will hang on the door of Campbell Room 113 in the afternoon listing whose work will be exhibited in the gallery.

Krika Strecker, a blacksmith and scul|>tor from I-exington. is jurying the show. She and a couple other arUsts from the area were chosen by Townsend as possible candidates. He presented the names to the students in ASA who voted and chose Strecker to jury die show.

"You get too close to the students and (their artwork)." said Fsther

Randall. Giles Gallery director. "And sometimes it surprises you what pieces are shown."

She said having someone not affili- ated with the university is good for the show because it gives students a chance to see what others think of their work.

Townsend and Randall agree the show is important to the community and art students because it gives them a chance to see what things kx>k like in a professional setting.

"It may look one way sitting against the wall under florescent lights, but when you put it up and have proper lighting, it can look completely differ- ent," Townsend said.

Students are also involved with Bet- ting up the exhibit. Townsend said the involvement teaches students how hard setting up a show can be.

"Maybe (he next time they go to the galk-ry theyII think about why Esther (Randall) hung something at a certain height, or how much time it took to put it together." he said.

Also, it allows art students to go through the process of a juried show with a significantly lower cost

"Some shows may cost $25, but this one is only $8 to enter." Townsend said.

He said the show is to be a k-arning

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The Art Student Association juried exhibit opens April 11 in the Giles Gallery.

tool. This show is able to keep the entry fees low because the gallery is for educational use rather than profes- sional. According to Townsend, this allows more freedom for students.

"We can (Hit up more edgy artwork because we aren't trying to sell it." he said. "In otiier galleries they an' trying to make a profit off their shows, but the Giles Gallery is more of a learning tool."

Townsend and Randall hope the campus community will come out and support the art program and Students,

Hours to (he (riles (iaDer) vary, call 622-8135 for more information.

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The Rock Walks Tail' in new movie, shows off skills BY SEAN WILLIAMS

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Staft writer

In the current public release ol "Walking 'Tall." professional wrestler Tlii' Rock (l)ewayne Johnson) plays Chris Vaughn, a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran who comes to his small hometown in rural Washington State to revive his family's lumber mill business Since leaving, though, it has turned from a town of hardworking citizens into a drug-peddling investment and a growing area of violence among the citi- zens in the Washington State area.

Vaughn's only choice is to take mat ters into his own hands and exercise the use of a big slick for his fierce pur- poses — among them taking down scandalous peddlers in his county.

Vaughn enlists his best friend from

high school (Johnny Knoxville). a rehabilitated drug addict, to serve as his deputy. He dten rescues his own early day's sweet- heart (Kristen Wilson) from her career as a stripper at the casino and takes on his former friend Jay Hamilton's (Neal McDonough) well- armed henchmen in what quickly becomes a battle of g(x>d versus evil.

The plot is based on the true events of Huford I'usser. sheriff of McNairy County in Tennessee, who drew on his physical strength and bravery to clean up kx:al prohibited operations near the

Tennessee-Mississippi border which included gambling, prostitution and niixmshine whisky, generating a rep- utation that invoked unease among

felons. Huford I\isscr's story has spawned

three movies and a television series since the early-'7(ls. and the latest ver- sion outshines most action movies in recent cinema with the help of The Rixk's charisma.

I Hrected by Kevin Bray, whose cred- its for directing are undersized, the movie sporadically shows flashes of imagination and should boast a sense of creativity. 'Ihough some of the camera angles throughout may be awkward, they still demonstrate Bray's growth as a director, and they reflect the growth as actors among the entire casL

With much talk of the passing of die

torch from Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Rock seems to be taking tin- weight bestowed u|>on him and making a promising career of it.

The movie, however, lacks in some areas such as plot and script. Without die immense personalities of The R(K.'k, Knoxville and McDonough, the movie would be a second-class version of the million other one-man-army movies of the past, but the movie thrives off its youthful cast of eager aclors and direc- tors ready to prove themselves.

I give "Walking Tall" three palettes out of five.

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The Eastern Progress, Thursday, April 8, 2004 ELECTION 3

Vice President Student Activities Council

(One vote per candidate, one position elected)

Lindsey Baker Donna Hammons Tia Hill

Residence Life Council (Each student votes for one candidate in their hall) m

Brandy Parker Dupree Hall

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Laura Gash McGregor Hall

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Amelia Hogan

Residence Hall

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Megan Whitne Alexander Bowl

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Casey Green

Activity/Interest

Crystal Benham

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Clint Evans

(one votes per category, two positions per category elected)

Honorary

I Jessica Brown

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Kristin ale

Departmental

Amanda Deerfield

Carie Wertz

£2 John Nicholas

Jenkins Shelton

Sorority

Alison King

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Amelia Adkisson

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Megan Pitslick

Jenna Fields

Fraternity-

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Josh Mitchell

Andrew rice

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II Nate J. Bryan

McGee Lovely

Senate (Three votes per student, 34 positions elected)

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Robin Deitz

Emily Glotzbach

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Susan Jared Allison Ben Harvey Haynes Heisinger Jager

Jennifer Klausing

Sara Liles

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Angela Messamore

Kyle Moon

Sheena Moran

Kimberiy Nanney

• I Matthew Rachell Nicholas Glover Hall Hart

III Aaron Justin Ashley Parrish Schriver Simmons

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Ashley Benesha Sanjita Derrick Sims Smith Thapa- Trammell

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Charles Becky Underwood Whilehurst

Each extended campus stutent can vote for one person in each

office in their council. This is for extended campus

students only.

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Carl Graham

Michael Sheena Charles Wyatt

Manchester

Ann Chris Josh Latrisha Michelle Sherry Harris Sizemore Jones Smallwood Gilbert Sizemore

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ELECTION 4 The Eastern Progress. Thursday, April 8. 2004

Meet the candidates ■ Students competing for top spots in the Student Government Association sounded off Monday in a SGA sponsored debate. The candidates also sat down with The Progress to tell us why they would be the best pick.

Stories by Adam Baker • Photos by Megan Hansen/Progress

Lance Melching, right, and his executive vice president candidate Colmon Elridge participate in Monday's presidential debate

Lance Melching Q. Why do you think you would be the best person (o rep- resent all students at Eastern? A. Here on campus I've helped abolish plus/minus (and) tuition charges for credit hours past 16. I'm working on acade- mic advising now and I've worked on changing parts of the catalogue to make it more acceptable for students. (Colmon and I) already have shown, with lti semesters of experience, we can do these things and that separates us from the other candidates.

Q. What do you think is the biggest issue facing Eastern? A. One of the biggest issues I think will be the housing master plan.

Q. What do you think are the strengths your opponents? A. I think their strengths are that they're all full of enthusi- asm. They all have great ideas and they're all very commit- ted.

Q. What do you think are the weaknesses of your opponents? A I think ... that they're not necessarily as experienced as you might hope.

Q. How will you balance all your duties and time com- ments if elected? A. I've already scheduled only \2 hours for next semester. I'm weaning myself away from everything. I'll have to relinquish my seat on Interfraternity Council and I'll have to relinquish my seat in the fraternity ... and be primarily dedicated to SGA.

Q. What's one word you would use to describe yourself? A Diligent.

Colmon Elridge Q. Why are you running for this position? A I'm really running because I think 1 have a lot to bring to this university. There is so much more that we can be and that we should be and that we aren't. There are so many issues that we ran talk about and should talk about and not only talk about bill ad mi. We should be pro-active instead of reactive.

Q. If you could see senate accomplish one thing next year, what would it be? A I have big goals for senate next year. My biggest goal for senate is to become a body that passes legislation, that makes recommen- dations, that really becomes the heartbeat of student issues. The biggest thing is to make sure that we formulate legislation, ideas and programs that are proactive to the needs of the student body.

Q. What's one word you would use to describe yourself? A Passionate

Craig Pike, right, and his executive vice president candidate Susan DeHart participate in Monday's presidential debate

Craig Pike Q. Why do you think you would be the beat person to rep- resent all students at Eastern? A. Because of my experience level and my ability to adapt to situ- ations. I feel thai Students as a whole don't have a voice. I feel like I can represent every person equally.

Q. What do you think is the biggest issue facing Eastern? A. Our campus is a suitcase campus, and there is really nothing for students to do once they gel hen1. I feel like we need to unite the campus. We want to keep students on campus and provide an atmosphere that is enjoyable. *

I}. What do you think are the strengths your opponents? A. Lance, for example, has an understanding a little bit more of how exactly things will run in the office.

Q. What do you think are die weaknesses of your opponents? A. There an- a lot of issues mi campus that have been here and things that need to be fixed that haven't been fixed. Those things were here when (Lance) was running last year and those things are still here now

Q. How will you balance all your duties and time com- ments if elected? A. I had a former S< iA presidenl tell me that no matter what your life experiences are ... nothing is going to prepare you for the time comments and activities that you're going to have to be involved in. I think that the one real benefit that I have is that 1 spent lor years in the military as an air traffic controller. That high stress environment require you to think on your feet and prioritize situations and events.

Q. What's one word you would use to describe yourself? A. Innovative.

Susan DeHart (}. Why are you running for this position? A. There is a lot ol tilings I waul to see done on campus thai I iliink thai it I'm put iii this position that I'll be able to help get done.

(}. If you could see senate accomplish one thing next year, what would it be? A. More campus involvement. I want to make the students feel thai even though tin > II not a senator and that they're not direct ly participating in SGA but they still have their voice and we'll still hear it I would like to have the second Tuesday of every month when we hold Senate the first 15-20 minutes we'll hold open for students to come in and voice lhejr opinion with us openly.

Q. What's one word you would use to describe yourself? A. Motivated.

J.C. Young, left, and his executive vice president candidate Amy Jo Smith participate in Monday's presidential debate.

J.C. Young Q. Why do you think you would be the best person to rep- resent all students at Eastern? A. I understand what a representative means. It's a public servant and you have to have a servant's heart for that and that's some- thing I have. You've got to be able to want to help students and I feel like now. more than ever, we need that at Eastern.

Q. What do you think is the biggest issue facing Eastern? A. I would say being a part of Eastern — unity among all stu- dents. Extended campuses do not feel like they're part of Eastern. lite biggest problem is unity and campus pride. We've got to be proud to go to Eastern and we got to love it here and a lot of students don't do that — no matter what kind of student they are.

y^What do you think are the strengths your opponents? A. All of them are good leaders and they are because they step out and they're not afraid to do this. Anybody in this election could do the job and pull it off.

Q. What do you think are the weaknesses of your opponents? A. I think we know students here because we've been here a while. We've interacted with ... everybody. We know Eastern stu- dents— more so than (the other candidates).

Q. How will you balance all your duties and time com- ments if elected? A I am looking forward to that challenge. I am very conservative about time. I don't like slaking. I'll be a graduate student so 111 be having night classes which frees up all of my day for SGA I plan on being in the office at 8 a.m.... and I plan on being there all afternoon.

Q. What's one word you would use to describe yourself? A. Dedicated.

Amy Jo Smith Q. Why are you running for this position? A. I've been on senate a year and I absolutely love it and every- thing in me wants to go further. I think this is the next step. I think things are very good right now. but you can always do bet- ter and I want to be a part of that process of helping student gov- ernment grow.

Q. If you could see senate accomplish one thing next year, what would it be? A. I would really love to see all the senators ... get out there more and interact with the people that they're with. I think that each department should have a contact person. I think that is definite- ly one thing senate could use as it's advantage that we're not doing right now.

Q. What's one word you would use to describe yourself? A. Motivated

Four vie for RLC position Three seek top SAC seat BY MEGAN HANSEN ___B^__|||||^^^^^_||_^H|^^^^H BY ADAM BAKER ^HiiiHMiBi^^Biais^ass^H Around&About editor

Four students are competing for vice president of resident life.

The vice president of resi- dent life oversees the Residence life Council. RLC is "the official representation of student government is the cam- pus residence halls by the uni- versity administration and the university's student govern- ment." according to the RLC Web site.

RLC was designed to pro vide students who live on cam- pus "an atmosphere, which is conducive to learning, nurtur- ing and individual growth." according to the Web site

Jeffrey Conner is a senior environmental health science major from Joliet. 111. Conner has served as a resident assis- tant for the past three years.

"I know (residents) wants and needs." Conner said.

Conner wants to build a working relationship between RLC and the university housing office.

"There were a lot of things that were overlooked this year," Conner said.

C.E. Huffman is a junior ele- mentary education major from Lexington, Ky. Huffman is coir rently the vice president of resi- dent life and is running for re election.

Huffman thinks he should

Megan Hansen'Progress Resident Life Council vice president candidates include C.E. Huffman. Dametta Sanders. Jeffrey Conner and Chnstopher Thomason

be re-elected because he has the experience others do not

"Lor the good ol RLC, we can not afford on-t he-job train- ing anymore." he said.

Huffman has also served on the student activities council and student court.

"This year I've had the opportunity to be a part of stu- dent government progression.'' Huffman said.

Dametta Sanders is a junior middle grades math and sci- ence major from Lexington, Ky. Sanders' main goal as vice president of resident life would be to make the residents happy.

"I will get out and see what (the residents) want." she said

Sanders wants to do whatev- er makes the residents happy,

whether it is putting snap dis- pensers in the bathrooms or talking with residents about vis itation policies.

"I will see how to make cam- pus better," she said

Christopher Thomason is a junior political science major for Elizabethtown, Ky, Thomason wants then lo be more inclusion ol ideas and incorporation ol actions in RI i

"I have a vision for RI» and goals for Rl I ." Thomason said

rhomason believes RI i can be more than it is now.

"With the inclusion ol ideas, RLC can better serve the stu- dents on campus." he said

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BY ADAM BAKER

News editor

This year three students are competing to be the next vice president of Student Activities Council.

SAC. which is responsible for planning various student events on campus, is a branch of the Student Government Association. First Weekend and each semester's concert are two major activities the council works on throughout the year.

The council's mission is to "initiate, promote and imple- ment educational, social, cul- tural and recreational pro- grains to meet the co-curricu- lar needs of Eastern's student population." according to its Website.

l.indsey Baker, an unde- clared sophomore from Lebanon. Ohio, said her past experiences and motivation would make her the best per- son lor the job.

"I feel like it will be some- thing good that I could do for KKI." she said.

Baker said one ol her goals would be to double attendance at events.

"We have a lot of great things people just don't know about," she said.

Baker said increasing pub- lic relations would be impor- tant to accomplish this.

I lonna Mammons, a junior

Megan HansemProgress Student Activities Council vice president candidates include Tia Hill, Lindsey Baker and Donna Hammons.

"I'm building up my leader- ship roles," she said.

Hill explained she has been

I'll' major from Lancaster, said if elected she would change SAC programs so they include all students — not just a "select target" group.

"I believe the programming at this point is and has been in the past focused mainly on the traditional student." she said.

She explained statistics show about 55 percent of cam pus is non-traditional.

"The programming needs to be changed lo fit their cate gories," she said.

Tia Hill, a junior art major from Elkhorn City, said her participation in campus activi- ties has helped build prepare for the role ol SAC vice presi- dent.

a part of hall council. Thursday Alternative Getaway and holds the position of special events chair for SAC.

"I've seen when- (SAC) is going, and I'd like to help build it." she said.

Hill said attendance at SAC meetings this year has been good, 'jut she would like to see attendance grow even more

SAC meets every Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Jagger's Room of the Powell Building.

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