Daily Eastern News: January 21, 2000

Friday, January 21, 20002AEasternNewsThe DailyThe Daily Eastern News is published daily,Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., during fall and spring semesters and twice weeklyduring the summer term except during schoolvacations or examinations, byPRINTED WITHSOYINK the students of Eastern IllinoisUniversity. Subscription price: 38 per semester, 16 for summer only, 68 allyear. The Daily Eastern News is a member ofThe Associated Press, which is entitled toexclusive use of all articles appearingin this paper. The editorials on Page 4represent the majority opinion of theeditorial board; all other opinion piecesare signed. The Daily Eastern News editorialand business offices are located in BuzzardHall, Eastern Illinois University.TMPeriodical postage paid at Charleston, IL 61920.ISSN 0894-1599.Printed by Eastern Illinois University,Charleston, IL 61920.Postmaster: Send address changes toThe Daily Eastern News600 E. Lincoln Ave.Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL 61920.Daily Eastern News staffEditor in chief .Meghan McMahon*Managing editor .Laura Irvine*News editor.Amy Thon*Associate news editor .Nicole Meinheit*Editorial page editor .Geneva White*Activities editor .Michelle JonesAdministration editor.Shauna GustafsonCampus editor.Julie BartlowCity editor .Julius SextonStudent government editor.Kelly RushFeatures editors .Matt Neistein. .Elizabeth O’RileyPhoto editor.Mandy MarshallAssociate photo editor.Sara FigielSports editor .Kyle BauerAssociate sports editor .Bill Ruthhart. .Kristin RojekVerge editor .Sean StanglandAssociate Verge editor.Tony ScottOnline editor.openArt director.Christy KilgoreAdvertising manager .Karen WhitlockDesign & graphics manager .Jennifer EvansAsst. design and graphics manager .Josh HartSales manager.Amanda KramkowskiPromotions manager.Karisa GrothausBusiness manager.Betsy JewellAssistant business manager .Cindy MottStudent business manager .Carrie MasekCirculation manager .openEditorial adviser.John RyanPublications adviser.David ReedPress supervisor.Johnny BoughSubscriptions manager.Ami HeadPleading their case blotterElian Gonzalez’s grandmothers heading to U.S.policeWASHINGTON (AP) — Thecustody fight over Elian Gonzaleztook a new turn Thursday as thegrandmothers of the 6-year-oldobtained visas to travel to theUnited States to make their casethat the boy should be returned tohis father in Cuba.The U.S. diplomatic mission inCuba issued visas to the twowomen Thursday afternoon as agroup from the National Councilof Churches was flying to Havanafrom New York to meet with themand with Cuban government officials.They were expected to fly toLayout chief.Deana PooleNews layout.Chris SieversSports layout .Kyle BauerPhoto night editor.Sara FigielNews copy editors .Kelly Rush.Michelle JonesNews night editors.Amy Thon.Nicole MeinheitTo reach usBy foot: The Daily Eastern Newsis located in the south end ofBuzzard Hall, which is at SeventhStreet and Garfield Avenue nextto the Tarble Arts Center andacross the street from the LifeScience Building.New York on Friday, apparentlyescorted by the church group.According to congressionalsources, the women hope toreturn with the boy to Cuba. Anaide to Rep. Charles Rangel, DN.Y., said the congressman willmeet with the women on thearrival in New York on Friday orelsewhere in the city later on.Rangel has been a strong proponent of allowing the boy toreturn to Cuba and has offered toaccompany the boy back.The congressional sources saidNew York was chosen as a destination because the welcome thereStudent: Violence against womenshould be seen as global problemBALTIMORE (AP) — One ofevery three women worldwide hasbeen beaten, raped or somehowmistreated, according to a sweeping new report that says violenceagainst women should be treatedas a global health problem ratherthan just a law enforcement matter.“I see the health care setting asan opportunity - and right now, it’san opportunity lost,” said coauthor Lori Heise, who visited atleast 20 countries during the pastdecade, collecting data from 2,000domestic violence studies. “It’s anopportunity to perhaps prevent ahealth problem from materializing.”Authors of “Ending ViolenceContractfrom Page 1ANight staff“There have got to be ways toprocess data more efficiently andmore quickly, and I certainly hopethat the administration will beginto address the data systems problems immediately,” Kaufmansaid.The BOT Monday will consider a labor agreement for Eastern’schapter of American Federationof State, County and MunicipalAgainstWomen,”releasedThursday by the Johns HopkinsSchool of Public Health and theCenter for Health and GenderEquity, say it is the first study totake a worldwide look at violenceagainst women.Besides immediate physicalinjuries, abuse has also been linkedto problem pregnancies, substanceabuse, gastrointestinal disordersand chronic pain syndromes, perhaps due to anxiety, the study said.“Women who have a history ofabuse are at much higher risk ofhaving these chronic conditionsthan other women,” said Heise, theco-director of the Center forHealth and Gender Equity.Employees which representsabout 195 building/food serviceemployees.The AFSCME contract wasratified by the union on Jan. 11.Bargaining unit employees willreceive a 3 percent pay increaseduring the first year of the agreement and would see a percentageincrease appropriated for Easternsalaries during the second andthird years of the contract,according to press release.The BOT also will look at acontract change order concerninga clinical service expansion.Little Johnny, age 7, after making 50.00 off his lemonade stand.He still has more money thanyou. You wanna know why?.By phone: (217) 581-2812By fax: (217) 581-2923By mail:The Daily Eastern NewsBuzzard HallEastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL 61920BECAUSE HEADVERTISED!!!By e-mail:ONEditor in chief Meghan McMahoncumkm7@pen.eiu.eduNews editor Amy Thoncualt2@pen.eiu.eduAssociate news editor Nicole Meinheitcunmm2@pen.eiu.eduEditorial page editor Geneva Whitecuglw1@pen.eiu.eduSports editor Kyle Bauercukmb12@pen.eiu.eduVerge editor Sean Stanglandcusds@pen.eiu.eduPhoto editor Mandy Marshallcuakm5@pen.eiu.eduTHEROCSManaging editor Laura Irvineculki@pen.eiu.eduThe Daily Eastern NewsSaturday January 22, 2000KRUSHIf you missed them last time,It’s time to redeem yourself! 1.0010 oz Drafts 1.75Lemonade & VodkaSongs By:Limp Bizkit, Smash Mouth, Beastie Boys,Blink 182, Orgy, NIN, Blur & lots more.would be far friendlier than inMiami, where Elian has been living with relatives for almost twomonths and where sentiment forhis remaining in the United Statesis strong.Elian survived a shipwreck inlate November. The boat onwhich he was heading for southFlorida capsized, killing hismother and nine other would-berefugees.The United States refused toreturn Elian immediately to Cuba,aggravating the already hostilerelationship between Washingtonand Havana.Acrobatsfrom Page 1Aing routines.”The group performed manydazzling acts such as hurlingthrough hoops, doing handstands on boards with one handand a leg extended.A segment of the show featured the acrobats doing ahandstand on boxes and thenthrowing the boxes, while stillin the position, to another acrobat.“Sitting in the front was a upclose and personal experience,”said Nicole Tumble, a sophomore business major.The acrobats even got theaudience involved by pullingthem out of their seats to dolimbo dancing.“It was fun; it was a goodexperience. They were very talented,” said Trenton Gorrell, agraduate student . “They wereawesome.”ClarificationThe Daily Eastern Newsreceived incorrect informationregarding the judicial board andsupreme court justices for an article in Thursday’s edition of TheNews.18-year-old receivesmultiple citations Kristina E. Kristofer, 18, ofLawson Hall, was cited for driving the wrong way down a oneway street, minor consumption ofalcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of lessthan 2.5 grams of cannabis at 1a.m. Thursday in the 600 block ofJackson Avenue.3 cited for disturbingthe peace Jared T. Schatz, 22, of the 900block of Fourth Street, was citedfor disturbing the peace at 1:59a.m. Sunday at his place of residence. Christopher B. Hill, 22, of the1400 block of Ninth Street wascited for disturbing the peace at2:32 a.m. Saturday at his placeof residence. Cory W. Easley, 20, of the1000 block of Second Street,was cited for disturbing thepeace at 1:40 a.m. Saturday athis place of residence.Minor cited Trisha A. Creech, 20, of the1400 block of Tenth Street,was cited for acceptance ofalcohol by a minor at 2 a.m.Monday at Sixth Street andTaylor Avenue.Damage to property Matt J. Boyle, 21, of the2000 block of Tenth Streetreported criminal damage toproperty at 2:05 a.m. Jan. 13.The investigation is continuingand there are no suspects.The Student Supreme Court hasnothing to do with the universityjudicial board. The supreme courtexists solely to interpret the student body constitution. 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Friday, January 21, 2000The Daily Eastern News3AVerbal protectionStudents shown how to demonstrategood self esteem,defend themselvesBy Jason MaholyStaff writerErin Johnson / Staff photographerSnow dinoBrigid Matchen, a sophomore sociology major, pats more snow on the side of the newly decorated panther outside ofMarty’s on Thursday afternoon. Since all of the snow has fallen, Eastern students have made the panther statue into adinosaur.The EIU Counseling CenterThursday presented “Tongue Tied,” aworkshop designed to help studentslearn how to verbally protect themselves and demonstrate self-esteemwhen faced with a verbal confrontation.Lari Meeker, who works for theEIU Counseling Center, told about 60students how verbal confrontationscan be avoided, how to keep thepeace if a confrontation does ensueand what to do if the confrontationgets out of hand.Meeker said it’s important toknow how to defend oneself becauseverbal abuse, especially that by a family member or boyfriend or girlfriend,can lead to physical problems such asulcers or headaches and emotionalproblems such as anxiety and lowself-esteem.“We all need self-confidence,” shesaid. “What people say will affect youless, and people will see they can’tbother you because they know you’llfight back.”Meeker said the first thing peopleshould do when involved in any conversation is to be observant to bothwhat they say and how they act.“Body language is very importantbecause sometimes what people sayis much different than what they actually mean,” she said.Meeker also said it is best to avoidthose who talk about other peoplebecause anything said to that personwill likely find its way to the ears ofanother.“People talk about others becausethey have low self-esteem and theywant to feel better about themselves,”she said.Meeker said one thing people tendto do in conversations is deny tothemselves what others say when it issomething they don’t want to hear.She said she often counsels students who have recently had somebody break up with them but say theycouldn’t see it coming, even thoughthe person was obviously and honestly upset with them.“We all do this to some degree,”she said. “We filter what people saybecause we don’t want to hear it.”The biggest reason people get intoverbal confrontations is because ofmisunderstandings, Meeker said. Inorder to avoid these situations peopleshould ask questions about anythingthey are unsure of and try not to getstressed or emotional about something they may have simply interpreted the wrong way.“If you’re offended, ask them toexplain themselves so you can be sureyou heard them right,” she said. “Theworst thing to do is to not say anything at all. This is when we go homeand think to ourselves, ‘I should havesaid this, or I should have said that.’”In the event that a confrontationcannot be avoided because somebodyis uncooperative or just plain nasty,Meeker said the best thing to do is tojust say what needs to be said andwalk away.‘Opening Doors’ to discuss various diversity issuesBy Michelle JonesActivities editorIssues of race, gender, nationalorigin, sexual orientation and abilitywill be addressed at an all day conference Thursday.In celebration of diversity atEastern, the conference titled“Opening Doors” will be held from9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the MartinLuther King Jr. University Union.“(The conference is) an opportunity to enhance participants knowledge and understanding about various diversity issues,” Kristi Miller,assistant director of civil rights, saidin a press release.One aspect of the day is two presentations by speaker Juan Williams.Williams will discuss national issuesand discuss his biography ofSupreme Court Judge ThurgoodMarshall, the press release said.Williams will present “CurrentAmerican Race Relations” at 12:10p.m. in the Grand Ballroom duringthe luncheon. Preregistration isrequired for the luncheon, however,there will be seats available for thosewho wish to only hear the speaker.Williams also will present “ADialog: Diversity Issues” at 1 p.m. inthe 1895 Room of the Union.A presentation on internationalexchanges available at Eastern willbegin at 9 a.m. A panel includingBob Augustine, dean of the graduateschool, and current international students will discuss the topic.Another panel presentation,“ADD/ADHD” will address issuesof disabilities. Areas covered includediagnosing, teaching, advertising,parenting and personal experiencesfrom people on the panel. The discussion begins at 10 a.m. in theMattoon Room of the Union.The next session, “Diversity inthe Core,” will address the issue ofhaving diverse courses offered at theuniversity. It will begin at 10:45 a.m.in the Greenup Room of the Union.“Sexual Harassment” begins at1:10 p.m. in the Charleston Room ofthe Union.“Sexual Harassment” is a trainingworkshop on how to identify anddeal with sexual harassment.Doug Howell, treasurer ofLesbian Gay Bisexual Allies Union,will hold another panel at 2 p.m. inthe Kansas Room of the Union.The discussions will addresswhat Howell believes are commonstereotypes and misunderstandingsthat affect the gay, lesbian, bisexual,and transgender community.From 2:30 to 4 p.m. members ofthe Eastern Latino community willdiscuss differences among the growing Latino and Hispanic populationin Illinois. The presentation“Latino’s in Illinois: Exploring TheirDifferences” will be held in theGreenup Room of the Union.The final session for the day is“CulturalTension:ConflictResolution Skill Development.”Participants will be allowed toexplore their own perspectives onracial and cultural differences. Theworkshop is intended to be a nonthreatening interactive discussion,and pizza and soda will be provided.The celebration of diversity willcontinue from 9 a.m. to noon Fridayin the Charleston/Mattoon Room inthe Union with two more workshops.Apresentationtitled,“Employment Discrimination: Howto Hire Faculty and A and P,” willreview how to address problemsfound in the employment processand how to avoid discrimination.Several of the workshops requirepreregistration. Those interested inattending the luncheon, “SexualHarassment,” “Cultural Tension”and “Employment Discrimination”can call the Office of AffirmativeAction and Cultural Diversity at 5815020 or register online atwww.eiu.edu/-affirm/openingdoors.html.Weekends are made for2000ROCK FOR CHOICEin the DungeonAn All Ages eventfeaturing: Hit Gone Bad Friction Machine Dorothy Perkins Trio TummlerTickets 5.00 at the doorDoors open at 7:30pmSUPPORT PROCHOICE ACTIVISM509 Van Buren 345-2380( 1 bedroom unit available this month)Open House: 4-6pm. Jan. 21Friday: 175BIG BOTTLESplus 1 25 Bottles & cocktailsSaturday isLADIES-NO COVER- NIGHT 1.75 Captain 5.00 Rum & AmarettoPitchers 2.00 BIG BOTTLESAdvertise. 1 25 Bottles & cocktailsThe Best DJ, Lights, Sound in Town

The Daily Eastern NewsOpinionpageFriday, January 21, 2000Page 4A question ofintegrityRecently students have been bombardedwith advertisements for Versity.com, anInternet based company that pays collegestudents to take notes in their classes andpost those notes online.Although obtaining class notes off a Web sitemight sound easier than attending class, studentsshould not rely on a Web site to gain knowledgefrom classes.Merely getting notes does not supplement classattendance. Both students and teachers will benefitmore from in-class discussion and interpreting thelecture for themselves.Students who take notes in their classes forVersity.com can makeNote-takers for hirebetween 8 and 12 perVersity.com officials claim maklecture, depending oning lecture notes available onhow quickly the notestheir Web site can help toare submitted and howenhance the learning process.much the notes are used.Although making money usually is a good incentive for students, taking a professor’s notes andposting them online is not a very ethical choice.Many professors already voluntarily post theirnotes online or provide copies of their notes at theUniversity Print Shop.Students who are getting paid for professor’snotes are cashing in on their professor’s property.Janet Cardinell, director of campus relations forVersity.com, said she thinks obtaining notes fromthe Web site enhances the educational process.Cardinell also said Varsity.com could benefitprofessors because they can look at the notes posted to see if their students understand the material.However, the point of attending classes is not onlyto learn about the subject matter for the course, butto interact with other students and gain knowledgefrom them as well.An easier and more effective way of doing thisis for students and professors to interact and discuss subject matter rather than try to guess if thematerial is being understood.The best way for students to learn is to attendclasses and gain information from professionalswho know the subject rather than from studentswho just want to make a few extra dollars.The editorial is the opinion of the editorial board of The DailyEastern News.n“Today’s quoteIt is as impossible for a man to be cheated by anyone but himself, as for a thing to be, and not to be,at the same time.Ralph Waldo Emerson,American essayist and poet, 1803-1882”Winter wonderland not so wonderfulEveryone knows the oldsayings about weatherthat have been passeddown through theages. Red sky at night, sailorsdelight. The darker the caterpillar, the colder the winter.Well, I have made up a sayShauna Gustafsoning too. The clearer the stepsAdministration editorlook, the icier they are.OK, so maybe I don’t havea great career waiting for mein catch-phrase writing, but Ido know how it feels to go sailing down a flight ofstairs after an evening of icy rain. And I also know allabout the wonderful time that can be had by spendingthree hours of the following day at Health Services.I am not going to talk about a terrible experience atHealth Services. In fact, I had a good one. The doctorand nurses were great and they didn’t even laugh whenI told them of my fateful night on the stairs. Thanks,Health Services.What I am perturbed with is the lack of salt I foundon the stairs as I laid on my back in agony. Granted, itwas late at night, and the storm that had left the stairscovered in ice had subsided only a few hours before.That logic doesn’t seem to be making my back feelany better though.So, I had a wonderful day at Health Services, spent anenjoyable time getting X-rays taken of my back and endedup going home with some pain killers and the promise of acall in the morning to let me know how the X-rays cameout. I also was lucky enough to have friends who babiedme while they made fun of the possibility of me carryingaround a doughnut pillow for a few weeks.Fortunately, there were no broken bones and therefore, nodoughnut. But thanks for asking.Lynette Drake, clinical services director for HealthServices, said there have been five snow and ice relatedinjuries this week — three of which occurred on-campus.King tribute bringscommunity togetherWe have just come from theannual march and vigil for MartinLuther King Jr., and we would liketo applaud the brothers of Alpha PhiAlpha, Norman Greer, UniversityGospel Choir, Chris Eatmon, SirahAbdullah and Derrick Edwards foran excellent tribute, not only to agreat man who was committed tonon-violence and social justice, butalso for the challenge and invitationto live life with a commitment to“the dream.” May this dream, asGreer said so well, call us to“What I amperturbed with isthe lack of salt Ifound on the stairsas I laid on myback in agony.”Two off-campus incidents thatoccurred were motor-vehiclerelated.By Thursday I found thatmost sidewalks around campuswere still covered in ice. Thatmade me a little cranky. Somesidewalks had patchy layers ofsand on them, which helped alittle, but by mid-afternoonmost of the sand was stuck tothe bottom of shoes or was allover floor mats at the entranceof buildings.And the ice remained.I understand that salt is not good for the environmentand is hard on cars, but it does do a superior job to thatof sand as far as ice is concerned.Jon Collins, superintendent for grounds, said thephysical plant uses salt for stairs and sloping areas anduses sand for traction on sidewalks. He also said they tryto clear snow before salt or sand is put down.“We try to get the snow off before anybody walks onit or drives on it,” Collins said.Collins said workers went out Wednesday night andThursday morning to put out sand and salt.So why were most of the sidewalks still covered inice and snow Thursday afternoon?I can only speak from personal experience, but personally, I was perplexed by the removal of ice and snowaround Eastern. The roads look great, so why don’t thesidewalks and stairs?My only nugget of wisdom to pass on is to bewarethe icy stairs, and don’t assume that sand will save you.from an untimely fall.Shauna Gustafson is a freshman journalism major and amonthly columnist for The Daily Eastern News. Her e-mailaddre

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