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Proposed budget cut would impact university, students
One of Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner’s proposed budgets could result in major losses for the university and higher tuition and fees for students.
The potential plan could mean serious cuts in services and programs provided by the university, President Randy Dunn wrote in an email to faculty and staff Wednesday. This comes after an email was sent Nov. 24 to public universities from the Illinois Board
of Higher Education regarding the new administration’s budget.
The original email sent by James Applegate, executive director of the board, said all state agencies, including public universities, should draft a budget that accounts for a 20 percent cut in state appropriations. Applegate said this is a worst-case scenario and not a certainty, but agencies should plan for a significant cut.
Dunn outlined some of the possibilities that could follow that kind of decrease in
state funding.“I won’t even attempt to sugarcoat the
potential impact of such a reduction to our budget,” he wrote.
A 20 percent cut would leave the campus’ state appropriations at $83 million and the School of Medicine’s at $31 million, for a total of $117 million.
“The last time the two campuses saw that level of state funding was a quarter of a century ago,” Dunn wrote.
Joshua Murray@JoshMurray_DE | Daily Egyptian
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Salukis remember Kent Haruf
A former professor crafted an entire city in his head, knowing exactly where the fictional train station, general store and tavern were located. Now, visiting his imaginary town may be the best way to pay respect to the now deceased author.
Kent Haruf, the author of several books, including “Plainsong” and “Eventide,”died Sunday at the age of 71 of interstitial lung disease.
Beth Lordan, professor of English, joined the SIU faculty along with Haruf in 1991. She said Haruf was deeply committed to his students while he taught at SIU. She said he would often tell her they were here to help those students who struggled and showed a love for writing.
“He was utterly committed to fiction itself,” said Lordan, co-director of the creative writing department. “He would tell students that fiction was his religion and they shouldn’t mess on the altar.”
She said she remembers him stopping by her office in the morning and asking, “What’s the good news?” As well as keeping several photos from parties the two attended.
While writing “Plainsong,” which was a finalist for the National Book Award in 1999 and a best seller, he settled in the cellar of his house with just a typewriter, chair and lamp. Lordan said while typing with his favorite yellow paper, he would wear a ski mask that covered his face.
“He didn’t want to self-edit while writing,” she said. “He wanted everything to just come to him.”
In an interview with the New York Times in 1999, he said it forced him to tell stories, not polish them.
“It takes away the terror when you’re blind and you can’t go back and rewrite a sentence,” he said.
Mike Rosenwald, staff writer for the Washington Post, said his idiosyncrasies created a love for the common man.
Rosenwald, who graduated from SIU in 1996, first had Haruf as a professor for an introductory creative writing class in 1994. He said Haruf would always change the subject away from himself, preferring to listen other people.
He liked having breakfast at Mary Lou’s and eavesdropping on the people, Rosenwald said. He enjoyed talking to the normal people that lived in small towns and would carry around a small notebook in the front pocket of his flannel shirt to jot down the interesting things people said.
Rosenwald said as weird as it sounds, seeing Haruf do this helped Rosenwald become a better writer.
“He loved ordinariness,” he said. “He loved the small details that many people do not notice. He taught beauty with simplicity”
He loved to attend SIU football games, and Rosenwald said he would occasionally accompany him.
Rosenwald said Haruf loved his time in Carbondale, which aided his writing of “Plainsong.”
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J.J. Ceniceros, a graduate student from Perryton, Texas studying speech communication, adjusts the lighting Tuesday during a rehearsal of
“Spotlight Hour” at Kleinau Theatre. Ceniceros said he works as the lighting specialist for the theater this semester and enjoys seeing the actors
and actresses performing a variation of pieces. “It’s really cool to work with people that have completely different sets of aesthetics,” he said. “To
come back to this and do lighting every once in a while is a lot of fun for me.”
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Committee meetings end, progress begins
Chairman Jack Langowski said the Downtown Advisory Committee has heard about 230 ideas from community members.
The committee held its eighth and final meeting Wednesday at the Carbondale Civic Center. The committee, created to gather input on downtown improvements, has met biweekly since August. It discussed topics such as transportation, signage and entertainment among others.
“It’s unprecedented, really, the amount of responses we’ve received,” Langowski said.
He said the projects, including a multimodal transportation center, are hoped to be completed within five to seven years.
Three committee members and city staffers will select engineering, landscaping and other consultants between now and Feb. 1, he said.
A majority of the projects will take several years, but one committee project is
already underway.D. Gorton, committee member,
said he meets regularly with Frontier Communications and Clearwave Internet providers about the possibility of wireless Internet downtown. He said both providers have invested in fiber optic wiring in the city.
“We may be the most wired, high-speed city in the country,” he said.
Gorton said the project is still in its infancy and needs investors before it can progress.
Ray Simpson, 57, of Carbondale, said he is weary about what kind of progress will occur with the committee’s ideas without the help of privatized funding. He said the city also has to be realistic in light of the university’s economic regression.
“There are so many things that have to happen for these projects to really gel,” he said.
Jim Hagler, 56, of Carbondale, said he appreciates how the committee broke down each issue into several meetings, all with individual themes, but the city’s main priority should be branding itself.
“People are calling us ‘Carbon-hole’ because we don’t have our own crafted brand source,” he said.
Hagler said a well-known brand would attract more funding from Springfield and make it harder for politicians to ignore the city.
Salukis also had the opportunity to contribute to new downtown concepts.
Students from the senior program in the School of Architecture studying urban landscaping presented a model, including visual representations of a revitalized downtown, before the meeting.
The conceptual downtown featured new additions including a skate park, several new buildings for commercial businesses and a pedestrian walkway extending the Saluki Way pathway to the Strip.
Langowski said the model, meant to provide fresh ideas for the downtown, highlighted the committee’s ideas while providing original concepts.
He said it will be on display at the Old Train Depot, and hopes to present it to consultants in the future.
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Haruf left SIU after the popularity of “Plainsong” in 2000, and wrote three more books.
“Our Souls at Night,” his seventh book received its final revisions this year and will be published posthumously in 2015.
All six of Haruf’s novels take place in the fictional town of Holt, Col., which was similar to the small towns he grew up and lived in. Haruf was born in Pueblo, Col. in 1943.
To remember Haruf’s work, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper told the Denver Post “I thought ‘Plainsong’ and ‘Eventide’ were two of the best books ever written about Colorado.”
In a memoir with Granta Magazine earlier this year, he wrote about being born with a cleft lip. Churches in Colorado collected money to cover his medical expenses at Children’s Hospital in Denver.
As he grew up, Haruf said he became embarrassed by the scar on his lip.
“I wouldn’t show anyone anything of
myself,” he said in his memoir . “I never told anyone anything. The last thing I wanted was to draw attention to myself.”
Besides improving his writing, Rosenwald said he became a better person from his time spent with Haruf.
“There were no little people to Kent,” he said. “Everyone was big to him. He was interested in just being a good person.
To honor Haruf, Lordan said she hopes a scholarship can be created in his name for undergraduates studying creative writing.
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In 2002, 68 percent of campus’ operating budget came from state-appropriated funds. Today it is less than 50 percent.
“There is no question that a 20 percent reduction in our state appropriation will dramatically affect student services, academic programming, and in turn, student success,” Dunn wrote.
He said a cut of this size would eliminate around 325 positions at SIUC alone, and could result in an indefinite hiring freeze.
Previous reductions in state appropriations for the university caused increases in tuition, hiring freezes,
delays in hiring and replacing essential equipment and elimination of materials for faculty and students.
One collegiate unit has already eliminated office phones for faculty in all of its departments, while voice mail has been eliminated in other units, according to the email.
Dunn said a cut of this magnitude to the university’s budget would also have an impact on the regional economy.
“When you look at the use of those state appropriations in our SIU budget, a great deal of that plows back into the local economy,” he said in a separate interview.
He also said elimination of whole programs may be considered, as
across-the-board cuts have weakened the university.
“We may be forced to undertake a very close examination of our full range of programs and services, setting priorities and potentially making very difficult choices,” he said.
Although nothing will be decided until the Illinois General Assembly meets with Rauner in February, news of a major cut in state funding did not come as a shock, Dunn wrote.
“We’ve known that the time would come when we would be forced to critically review and maybe even change our operational model,” he said. “That day may have arrived for us in the Prairie State.”
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SIU community speaks about FergusonAlthough the Rev. Joseph A. Brown
is a priest with a Ph.D from Yale University, he says police still judge him as suspicious because of the color of his skin.
Brown, a Catholic priest and professor of Africana studies, said he has been stopped by Carbondale police while walking down the street on many occasions. He said people
should learn their own history because ignorance leads to prejudice, which is in part why The National Society of Black Engineers held an open forum titled “The Community Speaks” on Wednesday at Grinnell.
Students discussed the events surrounding a grand jury decision to not indict former police officer Darren Wilson, in relation to the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager on Aug. 9 in
Ferguson, Mo.Organizer Nina Moore, a senior from
Chicago studying electrical engineering technology, said the event was not just about the Ferguson decision, but also the relationship between African-Americans and the police. Moore said it is vital to talk about racial issues that may make people uncomfortable to create a solution.
“We can’t sugar coat issues and brush them under the rug,” Moore
said. “If we won’t talk about the nitty-gritty, we can’t create a dialogue to see real change.”
Brown said one thing that needs to change is the way black people, especially young black people, are perceived by society. He said young men may be subject to similar racial profiling.
“Young black men walking down the street in St. Louis should not have a different set of rules when they leave
the house,” Brown said.Organizer Kendall Crayton, a
senior from Peoria studying mining and mineral resource engineering, said the event, co-sponsored by UniverCity360 and more than 10 Registered Student Organizations, was a success and thinks everyone learned from the different perspectives that were shared.
“People left the room with a sense of comfort and togetherness,” he said.
Sean Phee@SeanPhee_DE | Daily Egyptian
U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. announced Wednesday that the Justice Department would open a federal criminal investigation into the death of Eric Garner at the hands of New York City police.
A Staten Island, N.Y., grand jury decided against indicting the police officer involved in the July 17 chokehold death of Garner.
Holder, speaking at the Justice Department, promised “an independent, thorough, fair and expeditious investigation” into Garner’s death.
“This is not a New York issue,” said Holder, who has several times spoken about his own concerns
with police growing up as black man in New York. “We must seek to heal the breakdown in trust that we have seen.
“We have all seen the video of Mr. Garner’s death. His death was, of course, a tragedy. All lives must be valued, all lives.”
The Justice Department has previously stepped in when local or state prosecutors decide not to indict or convict suspects in high-profile civil rights cases, often involving accusations of police misconduct or racism.
Holder has also opened a federal criminal investigation into the Aug. 9 shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black man, by Darren Wilson, a white police
officer in Ferguson, Mo.Experts predicted that a federal
prosecution into the Staten Island death would be easier to win than the case involving Brown, thanks largely to a videotape of Garner’s choking by a police officer.
Also, it is generally easier to prove police misconduct in a beating case than in one involving use of a firearm, in part because shootings involve split-second decisions that are difficult to second-guess, a former federal prosecutor said.
“It’s easier in that it is not a shooting, and shootings are less often indicted,” said William Yeomans, an American University law professor who formerly headed the Justice
Department civil rights division.He called the video of Garner’s
death “gut wrenching,” but said prosecutors would still need to show that police Officer Daniel Pantaleo or his fellow arresting officers “acted with intent to use more force than reasonably necessary under the circumstances.”
The use of a chokehold could also help federal prosecutors build their case since it is generally prohibited under New York City Police Department regulations, he said.
“If they are trained not to use a chokehold, then that is certainly a relevant consideration because the officer clearly did use a chokehold,” Yeomans said.
In a possible political
complication to the federal case, Holder is planning to step down from his post early next year and his replacement, if confirmed by the Senate, is Loretta Lynch, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York who had jurisdiction over Staten Island.
Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., said he was confident that Lynch could oversee the case.
“I am confident that Loretta Lynch will conduct a tough but fair investigation into the tragic death of Eric Garner,” Schumer said. “She is both a consummate professional with a strong commitment to justice, and has a close working relationship with the New York City law enforcement community.”
Justice Department to open federal investigation into Eric Garner’s death Timothy M. PhelpsTribune Washington Bureau
Pulse2014 was an odd year for film. While certain movies seemed
like guaranteed wins, others showed Hollywood continuing to make the same mistakes.
It was a year for the underdogs. It was the year of the surprise hits. The movies below are some of the best.
10. Captain America: Winter Solider/ Guardians of the Galaxy:
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has never been known for churning out Oscar-caliber movies. It tends to go with the same formula over and over again. Both movies are the exception to the rule, and showed the studio still reigns supreme in this genre. “Captain America“ was more of a political thriller than a superhero flick and “Guardians” added a unique oddness the universe was lacking.
9. Edge of Tomorrow:This movie had a lot stacked up against it, including the
recent controversial nature of Tom Cruise, a poorly created ad campaign and a plot gimmick straight from “Groundhog Day.” Even with all that, the filmmakers created an emotional roller coaster with a lot of humor and thrills mixed in. It took a conventional idea and flipped it on its head.
8. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes:This is an example of people making assumptions before the
film was released. It had a lot to shoot for, being the sequel to the lukewarm “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” The series was made to rival the original 1968 version. By putting the two paralleling struggles of Caesar and his apes and human beings struggling to survive, “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” became one of the most emotionally compelling movies of the year. It shined a new light on the post-apocalyptic genre, which has oversaturated the film business.
7. Snowpiercer:When “Snowpiercer” first came out it was not widely known.
It had a very small theatrical run. What we missed was possibly the most intellectual action movie of the year. Based on a French graphic novel, the movie touches on class systems and climate tampering. Not only is it a smarter action movie than most shoot-up movies that come out, it does not skimp on the action scenes and sets up some of the best of the year.
6. The Lego Movie:This movie had surprise hit written all over it. What looked
like just another kid’s movie, turned out to be an intelligently written film. It took a lot of great conventions from “Monster’s Inc,” and “The Incredibles,” but added its own flavor. “Lego Movie” keeps adults entertained with its intellectual themes, and appeals to children with big name characters like Batman and Superman. The directing talents of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller help bring a visual style the two have become known
for. A star studded cast also helps Warner Brothers become a legitimate contender again in family-oriented films.
5. 22 Jump Street:Also directed by Lord and Miller, “22 Jump Street” was the
best straight comedy of the year. Much like its predecessor, it surprised audiences all around. Many thought it would be just another cheap imitation of the original, like many sequels fall under. What we were given instead was a brilliantly written satire on the nature of action and comedy sequels. With wonderful acting on the part of Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill and Ice Cube, this movie was one of the few this year that kept you laughing all the way through it.
4. Nightcrawler:The news media is currently a big punching bag in fiction.
Very few ever hit on anything in a unique and articulate manner, and Nightcrawler expounds on it like no other. This movie is an unstoppable car wreck in the best possible way. You can never turn away from this film. Jake Gyllenhaal’s performance as Lou Bloom is frightening and compelling. It might even win him the Oscar he has deserved.
3. Gone Girl:David Fincher is another man who deserved an Oscar a long
time ago. Fincher’s style has defined a generation of filmmaking, and he may have put out his best movie this year. “Gone Girl” is an edge-of-your seat type of movie. This is the type of psychological thriller that only Fincher can create. The type we as an audience drive in masses to see. It will make you sick, make you gasp and make you angry all at the same time. Terrific performances from an all-star cast also help place this film as one of the best of the year.
2. Boyhood:Labeling “Boyhood” as merely a film project would be an
injustice. Journey, masterpiece and Magnum Opus all seem like more accurate ways pontificate on “Boyhood.” This movie took 12 years to make; 12 years of heart, dedication and drive to put out something that convincingly showed a boy growing into a man. Using “real” people mixed in with actors adds a level of realism that makes this project so much better. Using the same kid over the 12 year span just added to the level of connection to him and the movie.
1. Birdman: Or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance:It is not only the best movie, but also the most
ambitious, creative and unique film of the year. It is stunning in a way that only film can be. Making a bold statement about the Oscars before anything is even nominated is ridiculous, I am very confident in my claim that this movie will get Michael Keaton his first award. It will also bring a level of gravitas to Emma Stone and Edward Norton. It is compelling and will keep you thinking even as you leave the theater.
Best Films of 2014Jacob Pierce@JacobPierce1_DE | Daily Egyptian
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Drew Baldridge crosses county lines to Copper Dragon
Making it big as a young artist in Nashville, Tenn., can be intimidating for some, considering thousands of talented musicians are all looking for their big break.
However, Drew Baldridge, a country musician from Patoka, met the city head-on and created a name for himself in the music scene.
His musical journey began casually through different school events as a child. Although he sang frequently at church, Baldridge said he focused mostly on sports in high school.
When he was 18-years-old, his mother drove him to Nashville to see Josh Turner live at the Wildhorse Saloon, and it was at that moment he decided to pursue music professionally.
“I just thought ‘wow, this is awesome’,” he said. “I want to do what he’s doing there on stage.”
At the age of 19, he moved from his hometown of 600 people and went to Nashville, a city of roughly 600,000 people.
He said Nashville was a big culture shock for him, especially since he had little experience navigating the city.
“I was kind of the first of my family to leave Patoka and this area in a sense, and go out and follow my dreams and do something a little different,” he said. “It takes a leap of faith.”
It was a challenge to adjust, but support from his friends and family helped him every step of the way, he said.
Baldridge said he draws musical inspiration from his small-town roots and the life lessons Patoka provided.
At a very young age, Baldridge helped out around his grandfather’s farm, where he developed a strong work ethic, one he said is necessary in the music industry.
“Sometimes it’s not the most talented guy that’s out there killin’ it, it’s the one that’s working the hardest,” he said.
Baldridge focuses on truthful and meaningful lyrics that tell a good story with an upbeat vibe.
“What makes a country song is a good story, no matter what kind of production is on it,” he said.
He is just released a new EP on Tuesday titled “Crossing County Lines, Vol. 1,” which is currently No. 21 on the iTunes top country albums list.
Now he is touring throughout the Midwest, and will return Thursday to perform in Carbondale at Copper Dragon.
“I’m so excited because I’ve gone so hard, and I’ve worked on it and built this for the fans by going out there and crossing these county lines, playing in their neck of the woods,” he said.
Baldridge also maintains a heavy presence on social media such as Facebook and Twitter. He said fans are able to give feedback about their favorite songs on the record almost immediately after its release.
“It kind of tells you ‘oh, we should put this in our live show’ … that’s just a huge tool for us,” he said.
With the release of the new EP, the future is looking bright for Baldridge in anticipation of “Crossing County Lines Vol. 2“‘s release in April.
He said this method of releasing new songs every four months gives the fans new music to download year-round, while still allowing him to be creative in the process.
“It’s all about the fans and they want new music so we’ll give it to them,” he said.
Chase Myers@chasemyers_DE | Daily Egyptian
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To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Today’s Birthday (12/4/14). Mars enters Aquarius today, launching a year of community action and spontaneous romance. A turning point in self-confidence and personal
power arises after 12/23 (until 12/19/17). See yourself in the driver’s seat. Plan your moves, and boldly make them. Expect domestic changes around 3/20. Travel invigorates... entertaining and creative expression enliven you through August, when career sparks.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8 — There’s more work
coming in. Help your team score over the next six weeks, with Mars in Aquarius. Aim for long-range targets by considering what you’d most love to increase or protect. Money’s available. Soak up the love. Together, anything’s possible.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)Today is an 8 — Others look to
you for your common sense. Advance in your career for about six weeks, with Mars in Aquarius. Move forward boldly. Pour energy into your work. Others are feeling generous. A bonus is possible. Friends provide a connection. Eat well and give thanks.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)Today is a 7 — Keep up with
homework. Don’t take big risks. Avoid overindulging. Over the next six weeks,
travel is likely. You’ll have itchy feet with Mars in Aquarius. Pursue travels, studies and adventures. Follow the thread of a fascinating inquiry. Follow a friend’s recommendations.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is an 8 — Collaboration
gets you farther than Lone Ranger solitude. Rely on someone who sees from a different view. Make future plans together over the next six weeks with Mars in Aquarius. Review and revise the budget. Focus on investments. Planning is pivotal.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)Today is an 8 — Push the creativity
envelope. It could get surprisingly fun. Work as a team and get farther over the next six weeks with Mars in Aquarius. Support your partner, and ask for help when needed. Compromise, negotiate and determine who does what.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)Today is a 9 — Focus your energy
on work over the next six weeks with Mars in Aquarius. There’s a profitable opportunity available. Consider a new option or brilliant suggestion. Provide excellent service, and
reap the benefits. Streamline routines. Handle unexpected home responsibilities gracefully. Sweetness pops up unexpectedly.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)Today is an 8 — Intensify personal
efforts. Give family your full attention. Your actions speak louder than words for about six weeks with Mars in Aquarius. Romance sparks when least expected. Passion and creativity infuse the atmosphere. Try something crazy. Fun is the name of the game.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)Today is a 9 — Creative talents come
to the fore. Present your ideas. Over the next six weeks with Mars in Aquarius, improve your living conditions. Get into home renovation, organization and beautification. Pamper your family with seasonal flavors and colors.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)Today is a 9 — Learn difficult
material quickly for about six weeks with Mars in Aquarius. You’re intent on getting the whole story, spurred to action. Write, record and promote. Dig deeper to find the truth. There’s money available. Stand up for
what’s right, without being obnoxious.Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)Today is an 8 — A positive attitude
leads to increased prosperity and affection. Go for a raise or prize without worrying about competition. Over the next six weeks with Mars in Aquarius, avoid reckless spending. Add a turbo boost at work and bring home the bacon.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)Today is an 8 — Think big.
Provide excellent service. Consider an option previously rejected. You solve problems quickly over the next six weeks with Mars in Aquarius. Take decisive action, in full confidence. Let go of outgrown associations. You’ve got the power! Grow new skills and capacities.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)Today is an 8 — You’re very
creative now. It’s easier to throw things away for about six weeks with Mars in Aquarius. Clean closets, garages and attics. Rest up and exercise close to home. Make long-term plans and set priorities. Assume authority. Do what you love and prosper.
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As the competition ramps up, the Saluki pups have had a rough time adjusting to tougher teams.
SIU is 4-3 and in all losses the team’s youth has been evident, but that is not the most concerning issue with this squad. The team has struggled to rebound and pass the ball; two aspects crucial to winning.
Coach Barry Hinson said, in an interview with Saluki Athletics, the team’s defense has been good but the rebounding leaves much to be desired. Hinson said the goal for every game is to hold the opponent to less than 40 percent field goal shooting. While the team has held three of its Division I opponents to that mark, the Salukis lost one of those games in part
because of shabby rebounding.SIU has been outrebounded in all three of its
losses, struggling particularly on the offensive glass. The Salukis had less offensive boards in a game against Olivet Nazarene, a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletic team.
Rebounding is little more than effort and physicality. Effort was the one thing Hinson guaranteed this team would bring in every night. Not wins, not points, but effort.
That may not be a problem yet, but if these poor rebounding trends continue it could become a storyline for the team.
To be fair, the team is dealing with junior center Ibby Djimde’s knee injury. The Sudan native is set
to miss more than a month, and starting forward freshman Jordan Caroline has also been hobbling for the last few weeks.
But injuries are no excuse for a lack of hustle and boxing out, which is what rebounding is largely based upon.
Another concerning trait for the team is passing. The offense is predicated on inside-out passes between big men and guards, or one-on-one play from junior guard Anthony Beane or sophomore forward Sean O’Brien. That means a lot of dribbling and some cutting, but very few set offensive plays that involve the whole team.
That is part of the reason the team has averaged just 8.5 assists per game.
Hinson says assist rates need to improve at nearly every postgame interview. SIU usually tallies one or two baskets off of assists in the first half, which is evidence of a stagnant offense and lack of sharing. The Salukis regularly do a better job in second half—probably because of some Hinson screaming and making references to his wife—but still do not make enough passes that lead to easy baskets for teammates.
The team is 1-3 when it has less than 10 assists in a game, and the lone win was against
Division II Olivet Nazarene. Moreover, the team has yet to play a game where it has more assists than turnovers; another measuring stick of wins and losses.
Although these are alarming rates, there are positives to take away from the early season.
The Kent State tournament was a great experience for the raw team. The Salukis were soundly beaten two straight games. Teams have to learn how to deal with that adversity and stay positive. SIU did, as it handled the University of Illinois at Chicago pretty easily the following night.
Another good sign is there is really no direction to go but upward. The defense has been good. Beane and O’Brien have looked like a nice 1-2 punch and freshmen Caroline, K.C. Goodwin and Deion Lavender look more comfortable every game.
Rebounding is crucial though, especially in conference. The injuries are tough to deal with but those cannot be an excuse for the problems on the glass. The team will have plenty of chances to correct it with five games in the next two weeks.
There are no more Division II teams left on the schedule, however, so the Salukis should have bigger bodies to deal with.
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Steven Jesselson, a senior from Northbrook studying plant biology, searches for a pocket to place gear that will prevent him from falling to the ground, Monday, at the Shelter 1 Bluff at Giant City State Park in Makanda. “Each time you slap on that harness, or put your feet in those shoes, you have to know that this is inherently dangerous, but I love it,” Jesselson said.
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Winter sports are a family affair at Murphysboro High School.
Boy’s basketball coach Daryl Murphy and girl’s basketball coach Jon Marston have sons on the Red Devils’ varsity basketball team. MHS wrestling has a strong family connection as well. Longtime coach Danny Baker is assisted by his brother Ted Baker and nephew Shea Baker.
Murphy is in his 18th season coaching basketball at Murphysboro. His son, Daryl Murphy II, or “Little D,” as he is affectionately known by his teammates, is a senior guard.
The younger Murphy was born around the time his father became coach of the Red Devils in 1996. The sport quickly became a source of bonding for the two. Daryl II attended almost all Murphysboro games and practices. He was even in team pictures as a toddler.
“He was with me 24/7,” the elder Murphy said.
One of the best representations of the Murphys’ relationship are behind the elder’s desk at MHS. Among the team pictures on Daryl’s bulletin board is a picture of Daryl II asleep under the bench during a Red Devils junior varsity game as a 3- or 4-year-old.
Daryl said he tries to be fair, but thinks he is harder on his son than others. However, sophomore center Tim Marston said he does not see a difference in the treatment Daryl II receives compared to his teammates.
Jon Marston, Tim’s father, is in his third year coaching the Red Devils girl’s basketball team. Jon said being a coach allows him to help Tim with his game by pointing out skills he could improve on.
“I can be a little bit more critical than usual,” Jon said. “I think at times he likes that, and at times he doesn’t, but I think he understands why.”
Tim has worked his way into contention for a starting spot on the varsity team as an underclassman. He said he learned his work ethic from his father.
“He’s taught me that if you have talent, but you don’t work hard, it doesn’t matter,” Tim said.
The Marstons’ family life centers around basketball, especially during winter.
For years, when Jon has not been coaching, he and his wife Jan have spent their time watching Tim and their older son, Jay, a 2013 MHS graduate, play basketball.
“It’s kind of a family thing for us now,” Jon said. “During the winter, for five months, that’s what we do. We really look forward to that.”
The Marstons and the Murphys are not the only families centering their lives around a sport.
Although Danny is the wrestling coach, he said his brother Ted and nephew Shea influence the program as much as he does.
“We’re all head coaches, I just happen to be the one who takes the heat when something bad happens,” Danny said. “I let everyone contribute. I don’t know everything. It’s good to have a working relationship, because the
exchange of ideas makes you all better coaches.”Danny has coached since 1987 and said he
enjoys the family atmosphere.“It’s wonderful,” Danny said. “It really is.
You’re family. Those things bring you together, win or lose.”
Shea grew up with the Murphysboro youth wrestling program Ted started in 1996.
Shea went 39-0 and won the 2009 Illinois High School Association State Championship in the 170-pound weight class his senior year.
He said the tough-love coaching style from his dad and uncle gave him advantages in learning the sport others do not have.
“I wouldn’t say they were tougher on me,” Shea said. “But they weren’t afraid to say things to me they probably wouldn’t have said to others.”
Danny said he sees qualities in Shea that could make him a good head coach in the future.
“He’s very good with young men,” Danny said. “He’s a good role model. He loves the game, and he has an easygoing approach.”
Murphysboro makes sports a family affairThomas Donley@tdonleyde | Daily Egyptian
SIU recruiting earlySIU volleyball does not have any recruits signed
for next season.Coach Justin Ingram said there are two parts to
the recruiting season, and the team will probably sign a player or two in the spring. He said the second recruiting period lasts from April until the season starts in August.
The Salukis have two seniors, outside hitter Kat Agson and libero Alex Rivera. Ingram said he would try to sign a new libero to replace Rivera, who played in every set this season, but it does not always work that way. He said he would try to sign a setter, because both setters are sophomores.
“We just need to prepare,” Ingram said. “We call it a positional depth chart to make sure we get a little more balanced out so we don’t graduate everybody at one time.”
Despite not yet having any recruits for next year, the Salukis may have a player for the 2016 season.
Ginger Perinar, a junior at Minooka Community High School, has a Twitter bio which reads, “SIUC volleyball commit.”
Perinar tweeted on July 31, “officially committed to SIU! #GoSalukis.”
Ingram could not confirm the matter, but said Perinar is a good athlete, and it is not uncommon
to recruit players before their senior year. He said staff is already evaluating potential 2017 recruits.
SIU freshman defensive specialist Gabriella Shepherd played with Perinar for two seasons at Minooka.
“[Perinar] came in as a freshman and sophomore and made varsity both times,” Shepherd said.
Shepherd said Perinar was deciding from a list of schools, so she pitched Perinar to come to SIU.
“I told her she has me here, because I know it’s scary coming in as a recruit and a freshman,” Shepherd said.
According to Maxpreps.com, Perinar is 6-foot-2 and has 591 kills in 199 sets played during her high school career.
“She’s tall and lengthy. She has a great arm on her,” Shepherd said. “She’s little, she’s really little, but you’d be surprised the power behind her.”
Perinar has family members involved in volleyball. Her brother Mitch Perinar, a freshman outside hitter at Lewis University in Romeoville, was selected to the 2014 Men’s Junior National Training Team by USA Volleyball. Her sister, Brenna Perinar is a freshman outside hitter at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield. She played with Shepherd as well.
Perinar could not be reached for an interview.“We’re excited about the future of the players
here and the commitment of the current student athletes right now,” Ingram said.
Aaron Graff@Aarongraff_DE | Daily Egyptian
