Daily Eastern News: March 10, 2009

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CAMPUS I LECTURECAMPUS BRIEFSCanyons have morethan people thinkBy COLLIN WHITCHURCHAssistant Sports EditorERIN MATHENY I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWSJim Krehbiel, center, chair of the Ohio Wesleyan University fine arts department, speaks to Eastern musicprofessor Peter Hesterman, left, and Charleston nativeRuth Riegel, right, about art prints he made from pictures taken in the Chaco Canyon region of New Mexicofollowing his lecture titled "Art and Archaeoastronomy:Anasazi Astronomical Shrine Sites" on Monday night inthe Lecture Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.Twenty-one down, 160 to go. 1hat is themindset of Charleston native Jim Krehbiel ashe continues his research of the ancestral Pueblo people, or Anasazis.Kreltbiel, the chair of the fine arts department at Ohio Wesleyan University, spends hisstunmers explorirtg the canyons of Cedar Mesa,Utah, where he has studied 21 sites the Anasazipeople were known to live.Kreltbiel became most fascinated with theancient astronomical viewing shrines prevalentin the sites he visited. Throughout his research,he has found 17 different viewing sites, whichthe Anasazis used to determine the winter solstice, summer solstice and a number of otherastronomical alignments they used to determine time and judge when to have differentceremonies.He spoke about the phenomenon in theDoudna Fine Arts Center Monday night as partof the International Year of Astronomy's events,which was put on collaboratively by the deparment of physics and the department of art."Nothing (in these areas) was rebuilt, reconstructed or stabilized," Krehbiel said. '1t's allvery well unknown."1here are supposedly great lengths of distance with nothing up there, nothing aroundyou, nothing worth seeing. Well I've got newsInternet servicesunavailable for outageThe Student Services Buildingis scheduled for a power outageon Saturday.Times and service outageswill begin at 9 p.m. Friday withPAWS, Self Service Banner, Internet Native Banner and all relatedbanner applications.At midnight Saturday, PantherMail and all e-mail services,WebCT and departmental servershares housed in the ITS DataCenter will be unavailable.Outages will remain until midnight Sunday.for you: There's a lot out there."Jeff Boshart, professor of art, was one ofthe organizers of getting Krehbiel to speak oncampus. He has known Krehbiel for a number of years and discussed getting him to speakfor Eastern's International Year of Astronomyevents when he found out Krehbiel's work wasalmost ready to be published."(Krehbiel) has been avidly pursuing theIndians of the Southwest," Boshart said.Eastern history instructor Rick Riccioattended the presentation because he lived inAriwna for five years and had visited many ofthe sites Krehbiel spoke about."One of the things I found interesting isthat (the astronomical findings) are a commonphenomenon rather than a unique one," Ricciosaid. '1 thought Chaco Canyon was unique,but it ntrns out a lot of them are associatedwith astrological alignments."Krehbiel said the Anasazi people were amazing to be able to mark off the astronomical siteswithout the use of writing or instruments."You have to give them credit for beingobservant and looking," he said. "People now,you ask them the most basic questions and theydon't know because they don't look. They justsit inside. It's not surprising we're that remotecompared to these people."- Compiled by Associate NewsEditor Emily ZulzBLOTTERTyler Hilligoss, 23, of Windsor,was charged with driving underthe influence of alcohol after a12:02 a.m. Friday arrest at 12thStreet and Lincoln Avenue, theUniversity Police Departmentsaid.Collin Whitchurch can be reached at 581 -7942or cfwhitchurch@eiu.edu.Only a FEW LEFT! BEST LOCATION!GET THE Quality HOUSINGYou Deserve!345-6533I -·*New Online Design Center*YourBarCrawl.comEas fOne FREE shirt for every ten orderedlAll event organizers receive FREE merchandise &bar crawl t's for LIFE I!:"l "'""'.OSM.U .t! tPost t-shirt for individual purchase & link to FacebookEvent Planning Made-"The Courtyard"DEN Advertising Stafflooking a newDESIGNER!Must have experince with:*Adobe InDesign*Designing Ads*Adobe AcrobatIlIlIIII Come to the StudentPublications Office to fill outan application today!(on the bottom floor ofBuzzard Hall)Promo Code: EIU-YBCDON'T FORGET TO PICK UPYOUR BIRTH CONTROLBEFORE YOU LEAVE FORSPRING BREACorner of 1508 4th St& Lincoln217.345.2844or 217.345.2841vVe D eliver 7 Days a WeekDine In or Carry OutOpen 11 am to I amAll You Can Eat Pizza BuffetEVERYDAY5pm - 9pm·------------ 2.00 OffAvailable at the PhannacyLorge PizzoPurchased ofReg ulo r Price.

DAILYi EXSTERN NEWSWWW.DENNEWS.COMiTUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009DAILYEASTERN NEWSDrawn from the News IAlycia Rockey"Tell the truth and don't be afraid."EDITORIAl BOARDOpinions EditorDylan PolkEditor in ChiefKristina PetersSports EditorKevin MurphyManaging EditorTyler AngeloPhoto EditorErin MathenyNews EditorMattHopfOnline EditorNicole WeskernaOBAMATAKESOUTTHETRASHSTAFF EDITORIALMATT ZIMMERMANObarna finishesAdditions to Charleston librarywhat Bush startedPresident Barack Obama announced his plan for endingthe war in Iraq on Feb. 27.He said, "Today, I can announce that our review is complete, and that the United States will pursue a new strategyto end the war in Iraq . This strategy is grounded in a clearand achievable goal shared by the Iraqi people and the American people: an Iraq that is sovereign, stable and self-reliant."He went on to outline a plan that gets combat troops outby August 20 I 0 and all troops out by the end of 20 II.I am glad Obama is finally seeing things George W Bush'sway, who set in stone a nearly identical plan in November.It's odd the way Obama phrased his statement: "TheUnited States will pursue a new strategy to end the war inIraq." As if Bush wasn't trying.It's as though Obama plans to build upon Bush's successes in Iraq, finishing the war with Bush's plans, and then taking credit for it.Obama gave a soaring speech calling for compassion forthe world's forgotten citizens in July. He said we should feedthe starving children in Bangladesh, stand up for dissidentsin Burma and say "never again" when situations like Darfurarise again. The United States needs to play a responsible rolein the world.However, he showed no compassion for the tens of thousands killed in Iraq. He showed no concern for the hundredsof thousands that would be killed had we left. He did notcare about the national security disaster that leaving wouldexacerbate.Even though Iraq was completely incapable of takingcontrol of its own security, Obama simply argued that wecouldn't fight other peoples' wars. He saw no problem inneglecting to clean up a mess that we ourselves created. Hisgoal was never a "sovereign, stable and self-reliant" Iraq.His argument was that because we shouldn't have beenthere in the first place (the only thing he got right, thoughnot for the right reasons) and that our strategy wasn't working, we shouldn't even try to find a better strategy (heskipped that part of Lincoln's biography) and leave as quickly as possible.Only by making Iraq IO times worse than we already had,then showing compassion to other countries, America wouldsomehow claim the moral high ground again.Now that Bush and our heroic service men and women have finished the heavy lifting that Obama criticizedevery step of the way, Obama sees some low-hanging political fruit.While Iraq was disintegrating into a Somalia-like anarchy,he campaigned on a I6-month leave-and-pray plan.Now it happens to coincide with victory and he plans ontaking credit for ending the war, establishing democracy andallowing prosperity in Iraq.Obama never had compassion for the people of Iraq. Hecared about opposing Bush.Now, Obama will continue ridiculing him while takingcredit for his victory.M att Zimmerman is a senior political science major. He canbe reached at 581-7942 or at DENopinions@gmailcom.are welcome changesA city's library is a vital component of any community.A learning center for children and adults alike is somethingno community should neglect.When a library is added to a community, it enriches it byencouraging knowledge and learning by which citizens cangain a better understanding of the world around them.The Charleston Carnegie Public Library is no exception.On Sunday, the newly added portions of the library wereopened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by about I 50people.New additions such as new computers and "Kidzone" - achildren's learning center that includes its own library as well asother children's activities - futther encourage learning in all agegroups.According to Eric Huddlestun, president of the library'sboard of trustees, circulation is already up by about 3,000 permonth.Ten years after planning had begun, the city finally has thebrand new library it deserves.No town - certainly no college town - should ever haveto suffer with a deteriorating, poorly kept library that hindersknowledge rather than encouraging and challenging it.But the library does not just encourage academia.It also helps to modernize an aging work force.In Monday's edition of The Daily Eastern News, Dave Grovier said he lost his job and is taking classes at Lake Land College.But the new library is a huge help for Grovier, who says thenew computers help greatly with his online classes, allowinghis reentry into the workforce and provide for his wife and son,"When a library is added to a community, itenriches it by encouraging knowledge andlearning by which citizens can gain a betterunderstanding of the world around them."who frequent the library nearly every day.For others in the same situation as Grovier, the library is thebest place to turn to better themselves both academically andprofessionally, ensuring one of society's greatest assets in a hardeconomy: job security.Nowadays, no one can afford to compromise job security,but for many, the very notion may seem alien.The library helps these people better themselves at any givenaspect of their lives, ensuring a place in the workforce.The city of Charleston should be commended for followingthrough with the badly needed renovation of the CharlestonCarnegie Public Library.But it's the public's job to make sure the library stays in greatshape.If you want to enrich your knowledge, or if you just wantsome entertainment from a book, go support your local library.EDITORIAL POLICYThe editorial is the majority opinion of The DEN editorialboard. Reach the opinions editor at: DENo pinio ns@gmail.com .OTHER VIEWS ON THE NEWSGAY MARRIAGE IS A MATTEROF CIVIL RIGHTSARIZONA - The United Statesobserves Black History Month in February, followed by Women's HistoryMonth in March.Both celebrate the stories and triumphs of historically oppressed demographics. Though neither group hasentirely achieved equality in this country, this election cycle alone has seenhuge strides for both African-African andwomen citizens.Both Hillary Rodham Clinton andSarah Palin were serious contenders forroles in the White House, and on Jan.20, Barack Obama became the nation'sfirst black president.It's easy, especially in the midst ofthese celebratory months, to pat one'sback and congratulate ourselves for thegreat strides we've made toward equality for all.Meanwhile, a new civil rights fight isbrewing right under our national nose,and revealing that we haven't come nearly as far as we'd like to believe.Last November, three states, including Arizona, voted to constitutionally ban gay marriage. The most notable of these states was California, whichLetters t o t he editor can be submitted at any time on any topic tothe Opinions Editor to be published in The Daily Eastern News.The DEN's policy is to run all letters that are not libelous or potentiallyharmful. iThey must be less than 250 words.passed Proposition 8 with 52 percent ofthe vote. Prop 8 changed the California State Constitution to include a clausewhich reads, unequivocally, "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California."And as history has revealed over andover, this fight can be won. Other civil rights battles are the most importantprecedents in this issue, and those precedents show that this struggle will bearfruit. This is one for the history books,folks. It's time to get on board.Heather Price-WrightArizona Daily WildcatLetters to the editor can be brought in with identification to The DENat 1811 Buzzard Hall.Letters may also be submitted electronically from the author's EIUe-mail address to DENopinions@gmail.com.

NEWSWWW.DENNEWS.COM I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS ITUESDAY, MARCH 10,2009 Hours KeynoteFROM PAGE 1FROM PAGE 1Similarly, 36 percent out ofThe league has worked on creating free trade zone agreements, developing a zone free of weapons of massdestruction and forming a unity government on a platform of peace.''1hese are very complex issues,and it was a wonderfully comprehensive view in an hour," said JeffreyLynch, associate dean for the Col-161 respondents said they woulduse the library Friday evening asopposed to the 34.8 percent who"do not know," "probably willnot" or "definitely will not" usethose hours.Kromphardt will also addressthe possibility of shifting thehours instead of expandingthem.Time could be transferredfrom a morning or evening notfrequently used by students to atime more students prefer.For example, Kromphardtsaid the library is dead on llmrsday evenings, and instead suggested keeping Friday open from5 p.m. to 7 p.m."Shifting could be a solution,"he said. "It is more financiallyfeasible."Kromphardt said it would bedifficult for President Bill Perry to approve more money to thelibrary in order to increase hours. ForumFROM PAGE 1Hanlon discussed the issues academia face in light of activist groupssuch as Students for Academic Freedom, organizations that encourage students to report biases in theirteachers' lectures and classroom curricula.The group was created and supported by David Horowitz, writerand activist on educational marters.The group was created and supported by David Horowitz, writerand activist on educational marters.Bob Bajek can be reached at 581 7942 or at rtbajek@eiu.edu.S7 S-r"-.J"S .A. --v-! 1\ 2.00 HURRICANES! f' 2.00 IMPORTS!lege of Arts and Humanities, after thespeech.Along with H assouna, RobertSchwartz, the senior policy adviser tothe Consulate General of Israel, wasinvited to take part in two afternoonpanels: "The Challenges of Iran to theWest and the Arab World" and "Palestine and Israel: A Two-State Solu. "non.Schwartz faced some controversyin the second panel about the IsraeliPalestinian conflict when an audiencemember walked out after hearing theanswer to his question."He's entitled to disagree withme," Schwartz said. "All I ever ask isto be asked a reasonable question andI'll be happy to answer it."Schwartz represented the Israeliview during the panel. H e said Israel has signed treaties with both Egyptand Jordan, and the fighting hasstopped. The reason Israel and Palestine have not found peace is becausePalestine refuses to recognize Israel asa country."The important thing is how IsraelPage provided a case study thatserved as discussion fodder for thosein attendance. Page said in recentyears, a student became extremely offended by material she discussedin class, a policy of a large sign on abonus for military service. Page posedthe question to her students, "Who isthis policy targeting, the rich or thepoor?"From there, she said, the student,the student's father and the student'suncle all sent e-mails charging Pageof insulting the military and insultingtheir family.She said the student had recordedher on his cell phone, but the university's administration stood by her anddid not acknowledge any improprietyon her part.John Allison, English professor,commented on the effect technological advances have on academic freedom, despite its current good standing.'1s this a growing threat that wenow need to be aware of, and howdoes this affect our freedoms?" hesaid.Issues over what the faculty isallowed to post on Web pages, how itcan use this technology and whetherit can espouse its opinions freely onsocial forums such as Facebook werealso debated.Lisa Carroll and Laura Bodine,StudyAbroad!SHOT SPECIALS EVERY NIGHT!STU'S LO

Eastern Illinois University The Keep March 2009 3-10-2009 Daily Eastern News: March 10, 2009 . the Northwest Resource Room at Booth Library. . the library during the new hours, 45.7 percent of 160 respondents said "do not know," "probably will