Underwater bubbles partially obscured the sunken wreck below. Sinking deeper into the darkess, a steering wheel appeared through a gaping hole where the windshield used to be. ! e front half of a sunken school bus materialized, begging to be explored.

Diving sunken wrecks is an activity typically reserved for coastal areas, but the Mermet Springs scuba training facility, located in Mermet, makes underwater exploration only a 45-minute drive away from the SIUC campus. A group of 12 southern Illinois residents, SIUC students and faculty met at the Recreation Center’s Base Camp at 9 a.m. Saturday to make the trip to Mermet. For many of the participants, such as Mike Dixon, said it was their " rst time diving.

“You are totally weightless down there,” said Dixon, a senior in biological sciences from Rockford. “I want to get certi" ed now. ! is solidi" ed that.”

Mermet Springs o# ers the opportunity to become a certi" ed diver through classroom instruction and water training from dive specialists. ! e facility also has a variety of submerged objects to explore, from a school bus to a Boeing 727 passenger jet used in the 1997 movie “U.S. Marshals.”

“Every time I take someone down, it’s a di# erent experience,” said Rick Cobb, a dive control specialist at Mermet Springs. “You don’t know what to expect from them, but seeing

someone learn to dive and knowing they made it is the best feeling.”

Each day, Cobb said he takes " rst-time divers below the surface.

First-time divers at the facility watch an instructional video and are given an overview of how the equipment works before going underwater. Before diving, Cobb goes through a series of hand signals for underwater communication and tells students if at any time he or she feels uncomfortable, to give a signal and they will head to the surface together.

Once under the surface, the instructor and divers navigate and observe sunken objects ranging from 10 to 15 feet in depth. Cobb said some students cannot get past the initial submersion.

“Breathing underwater just feels wrong,” Cobb said. “But some people take to it like they have been doing it forever.”

Dixon said he was not scared by his " rst experience.

“My instructor had my back the whole time,” Dixon said. “! ere is a lot of pressure down there, and getting used to it does hurt a little bit.”

Dixon said his favorite part about the dive was getting to see the nooks where " sh hide from a new perspective, and he hopes it will help improve his " shing tactics.

“Learning to dive is like getting a license to see the rest of the world,” said Glen Faith, owner of Mermet Springs.

Water covers 70 percent of Earth’s surface according to the

Environmental Protection Agency, and the divers at Mermet Springs do not limit themselves to diving only in southern Illinois. Mermet Springs organizes dive trips to exotic locations as well.

“We have travelled literally around the world to dive destinations like the Red Sea, Galapagos Islands

and Fiji,” Faith said.If a trip across the world is not in

the budget, or if a person just wants to try diving for the " rst time, Mermet Springs rents complete scuba gear packages for a daily rate of $45.

! e scuba trip was organized by SIUC’s Base Camp outdoor adventure program, which coordinates outdoor

trips for students and residents.“We take people backpacking,

climbing, paddling, every kind of outdoor activity you can think of,” said Kaia Pirazzini, the interim manager of Base Camp.“What we do empowers people. Come to two or three of our programs and you will learn the skills to take your friends out.”

Timothy Pyzik, a second year law student from Bolingbrook, and Mike Dixon, a senior from Rockford studying biological sciences, listen to instructors at the Mermet Springs dive facility explain how respirators work before heading

underwater for the first time. The Mermet Springs dive facility is a flooded rock quarry that contains dozens of underwater wrecks to explore such as a school bus and a 727 passenger jet.

JAMES DURBIN | DAILY EGYPTIAN

License to DiveJAMES DURBINDaily Egyptian

Chicago baseball painful to watch, especially for Guillen

Chicago Cubs manager Mike Quade is the star of an advertising campaign for ItGetsBetter.org, but unfortunately he isn't talking about baseball.

Quade and White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen have their hands full this season, but that doesn't mean much for either team as they stumble into the trade deadline on Sunday. ! e Cubs are in a battle for the worst overall record in the league and the White Sox are behind the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers in a division they could easily have if big-money stars like Jake Peavy, Adam Dunn or Alex Rios play well.

“A lot of people say I talk s--- because I have to talk s---. No I don't. I talk s--- because that's all I see,” Guillen said in a press conference a$ er a July 20 loss to the Kansas City Royals, where he was smacked in the face with a foul ball. “! e way we go about our business here, horse s---.”

Guillen has plenty of reasons to be

angry these days, and not just because no one in the dugout yelled “Heads up.” ! e Sox started the season with a 10-17 mark in April and are lucky to be just 4.5 games behind Detroit in the AL Central despite scoring only 397 runs so far this season, which is 20th in the league.

! is is an o# ense that added free-agent slugger Adam Dunn in the o# season to a lineup that already had All-Stars like Paul Konerko and Carlos Quentin. But with Dunn hitting well below the Mendoza line with an average of .160, it's easy to see why Guillen is frustrated.

! e only di# erence between the Sox and their rivals to the north is that the pitching has been there. Philip Humber has surprised everyone, posting an 8-6 record with a 3.27 ERA this year, and starters like Mark Buehrle, Edwin Jackson and John Danks have all pitched well. Sergio Santos has become a steady closer for the team a$ er Matt ! ornton had a shaky start to the year, and the entire bullpen has been solid. If the bats warm up over these last few months, the Sox

should make the AL Central race a competitive one.

! e north siders, on the other hand, have a lot more to worry about.

“I don't make a lot of excuses, probably could have gotten rung two or three times in this series alone,” Quade said in a press conference a$ er a July 17 loss to the Florida Marlins. “Been thrown out three times, young manager, all that crap, but it's getting tough to watch some of this.”

Quade complained about the umpires during that series, but it didn't sound like that was the only thing on his mind. ! e Cubs are 18 games under .500, and if it wasn't for the abysmal Houston Astros, they would be last in the National League.

! e Cubs’ pitching sta# has been hit hard this year. Opponents are hitting .269 against them, which is third worst in the league according to MLB.com. Aside from Matt Garza, who is still 4-7 this season, and the back end of the bullpen, the entire sta# deserves to be

shipped out. Ryan Dempster has struggled his way to a 5.00 ERA, and opposing teams are hitting .273 o# of Carlos Zambrano a$ er he looked to be back to his old self with a hot start to the season. ! e fourth and " $ h starters have been a revolving door of forgettability with Casey Coleman, Doug Davis, Rodrigo Lopez, Ramon Ortiz, James Russel and Randy Wells all pitching mediocre games.

! e Cubs’ hitting hasn't been terrible this season; they're middle of the road in almost every major o# ensive category according to MLB.com, but they have a lot of pressure on them since their pitching sta# is giving up the second-most runs in the majors.

With the 103rd year without a World Series ring approaching fast, the only thing worth watching with the Cubs is where some of their bigger bats and arms will land before the trade deadline July 31. Aramis Ramirez already told ESPN's Bruce Levine July 19 he wants to stay with the Cubs, but aside from him and Starlin Castro, it looks like everybody

is available. Kosuke Fukudome is in the last year of the contract he signed a$ er he came over from Japan in 2008, and the Cubs have been talking to teams like the Cleveland Indians, who need out" eld help according to ESPN.

In the same ESPN report, teams have expressed interest in le$ -handed reliever John Grabow along with out" elders Alfonso Soriano and Marlon Byrd. A source told Levine the Cubs are willing to eat a high percentage of the $60 million le$ on Soriano's current contract, which would make him enticing to teams that desperately need a power bat in their lineup. Carlos Pena has also been rumored to be on the move with the Pittsburg Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks named as the most likely suitors for the slugging " rst baseman according to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman.

! is leaves a lot to be answered in the next few days. For White Sox fans, the divisional race looks like it could go down to the wire once again. For Cubs fans, did you hear the NFL lockout is over?

JOE RAGUSSADaily Egyptian

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Today’s Birthday —Change brings luck this year, despite any initial discomfort. You reaffirm a distant connection that proves mutually profitable. Loved ones and your own common sense get you through any trials, a little older and wiser. Patience pays off.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8—Interview people with experience in your area of study. They have resources and networks to forward your project. Imagine celebrating incredible results together.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8—Listen to those who’ve been there before. It may require discipline to follow the path they chart. Find resources hidden in plain sight. Remember what you’re committed to.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7— Even though you may not feel like it, getting the job done brings benefits beyond satisfaction and compensation. Procrastinate later. Do what you promised, and win.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 9—You know you can do it, and you’re ready to try. Psyche out the opposition as best you can. Stir it up with divine inspiration. Prepare the team, and let it rip.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9—A new wind is blowing through, and you’re ready to run with it. Let yourself go where your intuition calls you. Keep to a practical plan, even as you allow for spontaneity.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8—Find a hidden treasure by traveling the road you’ve been avoiding but that you knew you had to take someday. Friends make the trip more fun. Let them teach you.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9— Find the courage to complete an older project that’s been stumping you. It’s easier now. Continue exploring new ideas. Stay active. Persistence works.Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8—It’s never too late to start saving for the future, even if it’s just a penny or a dollar a day. The force is strong with you today. Feel it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7—Romance is in the air, and in your heart. Love is likely to drop a surprise at your door-step. You know what’s best for you. Dare to lose, and you just might win.Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 —Imagine that you have it all. How would you spend your time? Stay close to a loved one, and offer love and assistance. Savor delicious moments.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9—In the words of poet Maya Angelou: “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences and penetrates walls to arrive at its des-tination, full of hope.”

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7—It’s a perfect time to complete home improve-ment projects. Follow your intuition when it comes to making decisions. A lucky day gets better when you beautify it.

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According to the police report, Reno and Dunning asked for help from the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group and SIU police for the raid because the memory card would be small and di! cult to " nd.

Dunning and two other o! cers then met Kirkwood at his barbershop, Illusions, and seized his cell phone. # e report said Dunning then explained to Kirkwood that it was illegal to record

anyone without his or her knowledge, even a public o! cial.

Illinois has one of the most restrictive eavesdropping laws in the country. If charged, Kirkwood could have faced one to three years of prison.

During the search of Kirkwood’s home, o! cers seized two thumb drives, an iPod and several data discs, none of which contained any evidence. Kirkwood’s cell phone had no evidence on it, either.

Jackson County State’s Attorney

Michael Wepsiec sent a letter to Cole that explained why charges could not be pressed.

“As a prosecutor I am faced with a case in which the suspect made an admission of criminal conduct followed by a recantation of such admission,” the letter said. “# ere is no other evidence. # is is insu! cient to initiate a criminal case.”

# e city Liquor Control Commission approved Kirkwood’s license May 17, less than a month a$ er Cole le$ o! ce.

Shauna Comparini, a Carbon-dale resident who received treat-ment at the event, said she likes to visit the dentist three to four times a month.

“This was a blessing because I didn't have to pay,” Comparini

said. “I got real, good cleanings ... I needed that.”

Dwayne Summers, program director of SIU’s Community Dental Center and local dentist, said he participated in the event to help community members get services they needed.

“# is was a great initiative to help the community, especially during

this time of economic (hardship),” Summers said. “People need help.”

Summers and Sherry said SIUC and the dental society look forward to turning ‘Give Adults a Smile’ into an annual event.

“We had a fantastic time,” Sherry said on the organization’s Facebook page. “We plan to have it again next year.”

Gus Bode says:

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The DE is looking for arts & entertainment, campus, city, multimedia and sports reporters and copy editors. The DE also needs a web administrator with basic web programming skills.

Come to Room 1247 of the Communications Building for an application.

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Despite advertisements and articles to promote the energy rally, only about 20 people were in attendance.

Carterville native Dennis Pinigis hosted the rally Saturday at the Carbondale Civic Center, after he wrote a book, “It’s the Price of Oil, Stupid,” in 2010. The agenda for the meeting included a seminar by Pinigis on alternative energy options to oil such as nuclear, coal and solar energy.

After Pinigis’ speech, he held a question and answer session followed by an offer to make signs with supplied material for a demonstration. Only two individuals followed Pinigis on a

march after the seminar, but he said he was happy and optimistic about the future of the Bridge Party, a national organization fighting to end the use of fossil fuels. Pinigis described the group as national, but it seems more like a loose collection of people at the moment.

“I know human nature,” Pinigis said. “(People) don’t want to get involved in something until their friends do. Those that came today are the leading edge, so they’ll talk to their friends and get them

involved.”Pinigis said he thought the

event went well considering it was the first meeting of the group.

“There’s a lot of interest in this. It’s just a matter of getting everyone together,” he said.

Frank Janik, of Hurst, said he attended the event because he was interested to see what alternatives to oil Pinigis would offer. Janik, a retired industrial equipment mechanic, said he thought the presentation was informative, but there should have been more

people in attendance.“I’m surprised at the percentage

of people that came out,” Janik said. “Maybe this is why we aren’t going forward, because most of us don’t care.”

Janik said he would continue to check out the organization in the future.

George Collins II, union electrician for the Department of Energy in Paducah, Ky., said he liked the seminar but wasn’t very impressed with Pinigis’ stance on hydrogen.

“I think hydrogen has a lot of potential because it’s more economical and easier to obtain, and the materials to build for producing would be a lot cheaper,” he said.

Aur Beck, of Ponoma, said

he was not pleased with the presentation. He said he installs solar panels for Advanced Energy Solutions.

Beck said he came to the event because he was curious after he heard about it from a staff member.

“People don’t want to hear problems,” Beck said. “They want to hear solutions, and all he did was basically bad mouth everything and not give solutions.”

Beck said he’s willing to give his input if Pinigis is open-minded because there definitely has to be something new.

Pinigis said his future plans are to regroup the members and organize national interest in the Bridge Party.

Energy rally has low turnout, high hopes

Increases in tuition and fees have resulted in a change of plans for many SIUC students.

“There are apartments in the community that have cheaper rates than the dorms, and the extra money saved could go toward things like food, laundry and gas money for my car,” Malik Thigpen-Curtis said. “I don’t get much from financial aid, so the extra money saved helps a lot.”

For the fall 2011 semester, student fees have risen 2.1 percent compared to fall 2010, according to a 2011 university press release. The 12-meal, 15-meal and 19-meal per week meal plans will rise along with housing rates for Brush Towers and Thompson Point, which will also see a 5.5 percent increase, according to the

May 12 Board of Trustees meeting minutes.

Thigpen-Curtis, a junior from Crete studying business management, said the increase in on-campus dorm and meal rates has placed a financial burden on his family. He said he believes he's one of many students who feel the impact in a negative way.

Thigpen-Curtis said his bursar bill exceeded $3,000 at one point, and he couldn't register for classes. He said his parents had to help him with the bill and believes the money spent to pay SIUC back could have been used on other necessities throughout the semester.

In addition, both SIUC and the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana increased tuition by 6.9 percent, which will go into effect for the fall 2011 semester. The in-state tuition

rate for incoming undergraduate students at SIUC will increase by $429 compared to the 2010-2011 school year, and graduate students will pay $330 more than last year, according to a 2011 university press release.

Lori Stettler, director of the Student Center and assistant vice chancellor of auxiliary services, said she believes the fee increase is because of a lack of state funding.

“State appropriations have dwindled over the years, and as you see these numbers decrease, you’ll also see student fees have risen,” Stettler said.

She said despite the increase, SIUC's tuition and fees are much lower compared to other public universities in Illinois.

While a student enrolled at SIUC for 12 credit hours spends $3,117.60 in tuition and $1,621.94 in fees, tuition and fees, at U of I

for fall 2011 tuition ranged from $14,414 to $19,238, according to U of I's admission website. Eastern Illinois University's in-state tuition is $8,070 for students enrolled in 12 credit hours.

Stettler said the fee increase requested by the Student Center, Recreation Center, University Housing and the Student Health Center go towards maintenance.

“You won’t see any pretty projects going on,” she said. “What you will see is a more behind-the-scenes work on things that need to be fixed or maintained."

The Student Center fee increased 2.6 percent from $132.50 to $136, the Student Health Center fee increased 4.9 percent from $284 to $298 and the Recreation Center fee increased 1.9 percent from $128.30 to $130.80 for fall 2011, according to documents presented at the May

12 Board of Trustees meeting.Marcus King, former under-

graduate student government presi-dent, said he advises students to speak out in a constructive manner and get involved in their student government as well.

“With all the auxiliaries like housing ... when you complain and they raise fees, challenge these people,” he said.

King said he believes SIUC is an institution that should cater to the blue-collar working class and first-generation college students. He said he believes administration is forgetting that piece of the mission statement.

“What people in these positions have to realize is that if not for the students attending the university they wouldn’t have jobs, at least not in the educational industry and certainly not at this university," he said.

Fee increase draws from students' walletsKARL BULLOCKDaily Egyptian

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I know human nature. (People) don’t want to get involved in something until their friends do.

— Dennis Pinigisauthor of ‘It’s the Price of Oil, Stupid’

Chris Dion, left, of Villa Park and David McPherren paint pet rocks Monday in the Crafts Shop in the Student Center. Anyone can paint a pet rock and take it home for a dollar.

Dion and McPherren are participating in the College of Engineering’s six-week Summer Bridge Program and both will enter SIUC’s engineering program this fall as freshmen.

Christine Miklosik, of Cobden, prepares a Chicago style hot dog Monday for Ralph Ellett, of Alto Pass, from her stand “Dogz on Wheels” in Murphysboro. Miklosik opened her all-beef hot dog stand three weeks ago

on Walnut Street. The stand is open for lunch Monday, Wednesday and Friday. “I love Chicago style hot dogs. We’re world travelers but I still love a good hot dog,” first time-customer Diane Petty, of Pickneyville, said.

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Chicago style hot dogs make it to MurphysboroCampers take a break and adopt pet rocks to paint

LONDON — An autopsy on singer Amy Winehouse Monday failed to determine what killed the 27-year-old star, leaving fans and family with a weeks-long wait for the results of toxicology tests. Her funeral will be held Tuesday.

A family spokesman said the private funeral “for family and close friends” would be held at an undisclosed time and place.

Winehouse’s devastated parents visited mourners outside her north London home to thank them for their support.

! e singer, who had struggled with drug and alcohol abuse for

years, was found dead Saturday at home by a member of her security team, who called an ambulance. It arrived too late to save her.

! e Metropolitan Police said Monday that a forensic post mortem “did not establish a formal cause of death and we await the results of further toxicology tests.” ! ose are expected to take two to four weeks.

An inquest into the singer’s death was opened and adjourned at London’s St. Pancras Coroner’s Court. During the two-minute hearing, an o" cial read out the name, birth date and address of Winehouse, described as “a divorced lady living at Camden Square NW1.”

“She was a singer songwriter at the time of her death and was identi# ed by her family here at St. Pancras this morning,” said coroner’s o" cer Sharon Du$ .

Du$ said the scene of Winehouse’s death “was investigated by police and determined non-suspicious.”

In Britain, inquests are held to establish the facts whenever someone dies violently or in unexplained circumstances. Assistant Deputy Coroner Suzanne Greenaway said Winehouse’s inquest would resume on Oct. 26.

! e singer’s father, mother and brother visited her home on Monday, stopping to inspect the mounds of bouquets, candles and

handwritten notes across the road from the Victorian house.

Her father, Mitch Winehouse, thanked mourners for their tributes.

“I can’t tell you what this means to us — it really is making this a lot easier for us,” he said.

“We’re devastated and I’m speechless but thanks for coming.”

! e singer’s mother, Janis, was in tears as she examined the % owers, candles, vodka bottles, % ags, drawings and handwritten cards le& by neighbors, fans and well-wishers. Many of the o$ erings expressed the same sentiment: “What a waste.”

“I’ll remember her as a troubled soul,” said fan Ethna Rouse, who brought her 4-year-old son to leave a bouquet. “Like many artists in the

world — they are tortured souls, and that’s where the talent comes from.”

! e singer had battled her demons in public, too o& en making headlines for erratic behavior, destructive relationships and abortive performances.

But she was remembered fondly by her neighbors in Camden, the creative but gritty neighborhood where she lived on and o$ for years.

“She was too young to die and too talented, and too beautiful,” said Peggy Conlon, landlady of the Dublin Castle pub, where Winehouse occasionally stopped for a drink. “She’s sorely missed by everyone, not one person had a bad word to say about that kid.”

Winehouse autopsy inconclusive; funeral TuesdayJILL LAWLESSAssociated Press

Over the weekend...

With “Captain America: ! e First Avenger,” we have further evidence that the superhero # lm is quickly running out of steam.

A synopsis is hardly necessary. If you’ve seen a superhero # lm and are aware that “Captain America” takes place during WWII, you can probably guess pretty much how things unfold.

However, you might be surprised to find the villains aren’t really Nazis, but rather Nazi stand-ins called Hydra. Incorporating the imagery and terminology of the Nazis into imaginary villains made sense in “Star Wars,” which took place in a galaxy far, far away. Why the filmmakers decided to do the same here, when it wouldn’t have been strange at all

to have real, honest-to-god Nazis, isn’t entirely clear.

The other interesting thing about this story is the irony (possibly intentional, possibly not) that Captain America is supposed to be a symbol of the greatness of America but is created in a lab by a German scientist. Is this some kind of subtle statement about America’s victory with the atomic bomb being built on the work of largely European, especially German scientists? Makes you wond — ooh look, laser guns and explosions!

Otherwise, the # lm unfolds like the typical action/superhero/adventure movie. People run around in computer-generated environments. ! e action sequences are as frequent as they are blasé. It seems as computer graphics become more and more

sophisticated and/or accessible, their use is usually less and less interesting. “Captain America,” though not a particularly notable example, is still another # lm which gives credence to the idea (which I don’t think necessarily has to be true) that when anything is possible, nothing is interesting.

! is is all to say that “Captain America” is exactly what you would expect. It’s not an o$ ensively bad movie. In fact, it’s better than quite a few comic book adaptations, but it feels like such a dispassionate run-through and is wholly unmemorable.

But if two hours of this isn’t quite enough, you can stick around a& er the credits for a teaser of the upcoming “Avengers” # lm. Unsurprisingly, it looks like a lot more of the same, just with a higher superhero-per-capita. At least there’ll be Robert Downey Jr.’s comic relief in between the uninspired action sequences.

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Teams make sales pitch before deadline

) e end of July is an exciting time for professional sports, but this year has a little added hype.

) e NFL is in, the NBA is out, the NHL is in full swing with o* -season trades and the MLB trade deadline is less than a week away.

As the deadline closes in with rumors on players across both leagues,

much of the action tends to revolve around the National League. With four teams deadlocked at the top of the NL Central, the division could see a huge faceli+ as they head into the , nal two months of the season.

On top of the list of possible players on the move is Mets switch-hitting right , elder Carlos Beltran. With the Mets slipping out of playo* contention, Beltran has welcomed the idea of a trade, but has expressed his desire to stay in the National League.

) e top organizations who have met with the Mets o- ce are the Phillies, Braves and Giants. However, the Pirates have hinted at the need to add power to the middle of their lineup, and could be a steeper pick for a trade.

If the Pirates stay out of trade talks with the Mets, the Braves could be the front-runners. Besides the fact Beltran would , t in nicely with the Braves' lineup– but could create confusion

with the Braves' out, eld – the Braves have the pitching prospects the Mets are looking for with a trade.

Regardless of which team picks up Beltran, I would expect him to be looking for more of a rental agreement for the remainder of the season instead of an extended contract.

A+ er Beltran on the list of sought a+ er players is Mariners starter Felix Hernandez. Seattle, currently in the throes of its the longest losing streak, will be making a big trade to start the rebuilding process, and it is unlikely to involve its franchise player Ichiro.

) e Yankees have currently shown

the most interest in the acquisition of Hernandez, as they voiced their intention of adding someone to the top of the rotation. A pickup for the top of the rotation is perhaps the only way the Yankees will be able to compete in the AL East because of the power at the plate from its division rivals.

Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter has also piqued the Yankees' interest, but this trade seems less likely because the Cardinals have displayed their interest in making a move to add to their pitching sta* rather than removing any key members.

As the Cardinals look to beef

up their pitching sta* a+ er the loss of Adam Wainwright and the uncertainty of Eduardo Sanchez, St. Louis sits as one of the top possible cities Padres closer Heath Bell could end up at. Other teams looking to supplement their bullpens are the Rangers and Phillies.

Other players across the league with burning ears are Astros in, elder Michael Bourn and his teammate Hunter Pence, Twins center , elder Denard Span, Cardinals center , elder Colby Rasmus and Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez. A+ er his agent spoke earlier this week of the possibility of his openness to wave his no-trade clause, Ramirez could be the , rst move toward a revamped 2012 Cubs lineup.

By the end of the week, fans will know which teams have the desire to contend for a playo* spot and which teams will get an early start in preparations for spring training.

CORY DOWNERDaily Egyptian

C ardinals starter Chris Carpenter has also piqued the Yankees’ interest, but this trade seems less likely

because the Cardinals have displayed interest in making a move to add to their pitching staff rather than removing any key members.

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Despite advertisements and articles to promote the energy rally, only about 20 people were in attendance.

Carterville native Dennis Pinigis hosted the rally Saturday at the Carbondale Civic Center, after he wrote a book, “It’s the Price of Oil, Stupid,” in 2010. The agenda for the meeting included a seminar by Pinigis on alternative energy options to oil such as nuclear, coal and solar energy.

After Pinigis’ speech, he held a question and answer session followed by an offer to make signs with supplied material for a demonstration. Only two individuals followed Pinigis on a

march after the seminar, but he said he was happy and optimistic about the future of the Bridge Party, a national organization fighting to end the use of fossil fuels. Pinigis described the group as national, but it seems more like a loose collection of people at the moment.

“I know human nature,” Pinigis said. “(People) don’t want to get involved in something until their friends do. Those that came today are the leading edge, so they’ll talk to their friends and get them

involved.”Pinigis said he thought the

event went well considering it was the first meeting of the group.

“There’s a lot of interest in this. It’s just a matter of getting everyone together,” he said.

Frank Janik, of Hurst, said he attended the event because he was interested to see what alternatives to oil Pinigis would offer. Janik, a retired industrial equipment mechanic, said he thought the presentation was informative, but there should have been more

people in attendance.“I’m surprised at the percentage

of people that came out,” Janik said. “Maybe this is why we aren’t going forward, because most of us don’t care.”

Janik said he would continue to check out the organization in the future.

George Collins II, union electrician for the Department of Energy in Paducah, Ky., said he liked the seminar but wasn’t very impressed with Pinigis’ stance on hydrogen.

“I think hydrogen has a lot of potential because it’s more economical and easier to obtain, and the materials to build for producing would be a lot cheaper,” he said.

Aur Beck, of Ponoma, said

he was not pleased with the presentation. He said he installs solar panels for Advanced Energy Solutions.

Beck said he came to the event because he was curious after he heard about it from a staff member.

“People don’t want to hear problems,” Beck said. “They want to hear solutions, and all he did was basically bad mouth everything and not give solutions.”

Beck said he’s willing to give his input if Pinigis is open-minded because there definitely has to be something new.

Pinigis said his future plans are to regroup the members and organize national interest in the Bridge Party.

Energy rally has low turnout, high hopes

Increases in tuition and fees have resulted in a change of plans for many SIUC students.

“There are apartments in the community that have cheaper rates than the dorms, and the extra money saved could go toward things like food, laundry and gas money for my car,” Malik Thigpen-Curtis said. “I don’t get much from financial aid, so the extra money saved helps a lot.”

For the fall 2011 semester, student fees have risen 2.1 percent compared to fall 2010, according to a 2011 university press release. The 12-meal, 15-meal and 19-meal per week meal plans will rise along with housing rates for Brush Towers and Thompson Point, which will also see a 5.5 percent increase, according to the

May 12 Board of Trustees meeting minutes.

Thigpen-Curtis, a junior from Crete studying business management, said the increase in on-campus dorm and meal rates has placed a financial burden on his family. He said he believes he's one of many students who feel the impact in a negative way.

Thigpen-Curtis said his bursar bill exceeded $3,000 at one point, and he couldn't register for classes. He said his parents had to help him with the bill and believes the money spent to pay SIUC back could have been used on other necessities throughout the semester.

In addition, both SIUC and the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana increased tuition by 6.9 percent, which will go into effect for the fall 2011 semester. The in-state tuition

rate for incoming undergraduate students at SIUC will increase by $429 compared to the 2010-2011 school year, and graduate students will pay $330 more than last year, according to a 2011 university press release.

Lori Stettler, director of the Student Center and assistant vice chancellor of auxiliary services, said she believes the fee increase is because of a lack of state funding.

“State appropriations have dwindled over the years, and as you see these numbers decrease, you’ll also see student fees have risen,” Stettler said.

She said despite the increase, SIUC's tuition and fees are much lower compared to other public universities in Illinois.

While a student enrolled at SIUC for 12 credit hours spends $3,117.60 in tuition and $1,621.94 in fees, tuition and fees, at U of I

for fall 2011 tuition ranged from $14,414 to $19,238, according to U of I's admission website. Eastern Illinois University's in-state tuition is $8,070 for students enrolled in 12 credit hours.

Stettler said the fee increase requested by the Student Center, Recreation Center, University Housing and the Student Health Center go towards maintenance.

“You won’t see any pretty projects going on,” she said. “What you will see is a more behind-the-scenes work on things that need to be fixed or maintained."

The Student Center fee increased 2.6 percent from $132.50 to $136, the Student Health Center fee increased 4.9 percent from $284 to $298 and the Recreation Center fee increased 1.9 percent from $128.30 to $130.80 for fall 2011, according to documents presented at the May

12 Board of Trustees meeting.Marcus King, former under-

graduate student government presi-dent, said he advises students to speak out in a constructive manner and get involved in their student government as well.

“With all the auxiliaries like housing ... when you complain and they raise fees, challenge these people,” he said.

King said he believes SIUC is an institution that should cater to the blue-collar working class and first-generation college students. He said he believes administration is forgetting that piece of the mission statement.

“What people in these positions have to realize is that if not for the students attending the university they wouldn’t have jobs, at least not in the educational industry and certainly not at this university," he said.

Fee increase draws from students' walletsKARL BULLOCKDaily Egyptian

TARA KULASHDaily Egyptian

I know human nature. (People) don’t want to get involved in something until their friends do.

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Today’s Birthday —Change brings luck this year, despite any initial discomfort. You reaffirm a distant connection that proves mutually profitable. Loved ones and your own common sense get you through any trials, a little older and wiser. Patience pays off.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8—Interview people with experience in your area of study. They have resources and networks to forward your project. Imagine celebrating incredible results together.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8—Listen to those who’ve been there before. It may require discipline to follow the path they chart. Find resources hidden in plain sight. Remember what you’re committed to.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7— Even though you may not feel like it, getting the job done brings benefits beyond satisfaction and compensation. Procrastinate later. Do what you promised, and win.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 9—You know you can do it, and you’re ready to try. Psyche out the opposition as best you can. Stir it up with divine inspiration. Prepare the team, and let it rip.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9—A new wind is blowing through, and you’re ready to run with it. Let yourself go where your intuition calls you. Keep to a practical plan, even as you allow for spontaneity.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8—Find a hidden treasure by traveling the road you’ve been avoiding but that you knew you had to take someday. Friends make the trip more fun. Let them teach you.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9— Find the courage to complete an older project that’s been stumping you. It’s easier now. Continue exploring new ideas. Stay active. Persistence works.Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8—It’s never too late to start saving for the future, even if it’s just a penny or a dollar a day. The force is strong with you today. Feel it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7—Romance is in the air, and in your heart. Love is likely to drop a surprise at your door-step. You know what’s best for you. Dare to lose, and you just might win.Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 —Imagine that you have it all. How would you spend your time? Stay close to a loved one, and offer love and assistance. Savor delicious moments.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9—In the words of poet Maya Angelou: “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences and penetrates walls to arrive at its des-tination, full of hope.”

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According to the police report, Reno and Dunning asked for help from the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group and SIU police for the raid because the memory card would be small and di! cult to " nd.

Dunning and two other o! cers then met Kirkwood at his barbershop, Illusions, and seized his cell phone. # e report said Dunning then explained to Kirkwood that it was illegal to record

anyone without his or her knowledge, even a public o! cial.

Illinois has one of the most restrictive eavesdropping laws in the country. If charged, Kirkwood could have faced one to three years of prison.

During the search of Kirkwood’s home, o! cers seized two thumb drives, an iPod and several data discs, none of which contained any evidence. Kirkwood’s cell phone had no evidence on it, either.

Jackson County State’s Attorney

Michael Wepsiec sent a letter to Cole that explained why charges could not be pressed.

“As a prosecutor I am faced with a case in which the suspect made an admission of criminal conduct followed by a recantation of such admission,” the letter said. “# ere is no other evidence. # is is insu! cient to initiate a criminal case.”

# e city Liquor Control Commission approved Kirkwood’s license May 17, less than a month a$ er Cole le$ o! ce.

Shauna Comparini, a Carbon-dale resident who received treat-ment at the event, said she likes to visit the dentist three to four times a month.

“This was a blessing because I didn't have to pay,” Comparini

said. “I got real, good cleanings ... I needed that.”

Dwayne Summers, program director of SIU’s Community Dental Center and local dentist, said he participated in the event to help community members get services they needed.

“# is was a great initiative to help the community, especially during

this time of economic (hardship),” Summers said. “People need help.”

Summers and Sherry said SIUC and the dental society look forward to turning ‘Give Adults a Smile’ into an annual event.

“We had a fantastic time,” Sherry said on the organization’s Facebook page. “We plan to have it again next year.”

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Underwater bubbles partially obscured the sunken wreck below. Sinking deeper into the darkess, a steering wheel appeared through a gaping hole where the windshield used to be. ! e front half of a sunken school bus materialized, begging to be explored.

Diving sunken wrecks is an activity typically reserved for coastal areas, but the Mermet Springs scuba training facility, located in Mermet, makes underwater exploration only a 45-minute drive away from the SIUC campus. A group of 12 southern Illinois residents, SIUC students and faculty met at the Recreation Center’s Base Camp at 9 a.m. Saturday to make the trip to Mermet. For many of the participants, such as Mike Dixon, said it was their " rst time diving.

“You are totally weightless down there,” said Dixon, a senior in biological sciences from Rockford. “I want to get certi" ed now. ! is solidi" ed that.”

Mermet Springs o# ers the opportunity to become a certi" ed diver through classroom instruction and water training from dive specialists. ! e facility also has a variety of submerged objects to explore, from a school bus to a Boeing 727 passenger jet used in the 1997 movie “U.S. Marshals.”

“Every time I take someone down, it’s a di# erent experience,” said Rick Cobb, a dive control specialist at Mermet Springs. “You don’t know what to expect from them, but seeing

someone learn to dive and knowing they made it is the best feeling.”

Each day, Cobb said he takes " rst-time divers below the surface.

First-time divers at the facility watch an instructional video and are given an overview of how the equipment works before going underwater. Before diving, Cobb goes through a series of hand signals for underwater communication and tells students if at any time he or she feels uncomfortable, to give a signal and they will head to the surface together.

Once under the surface, the instructor and divers navigate and observe sunken objects ranging from 10 to 15 feet in depth. Cobb said some students cannot get past the initial submersion.

“Breathing underwater just feels wrong,” Cobb said. “But some people take to it like they have been doing it forever.”

Dixon said he was not scared by his " rst experience.

“My instructor had my back the whole time,” Dixon said. “! ere is a lot of pressure down there, and getting used to it does hurt a little bit.”

Dixon said his favorite part about the dive was getting to see the nooks where " sh hide from a new perspective, and he hopes it will help improve his " shing tactics.

“Learning to dive is like getting a license to see the rest of the world,” said Glen Faith, owner of Mermet Springs.

Water covers 70 percent of Earth’s surface according to the

Environmental Protection Agency, and the divers at Mermet Springs do not limit themselves to diving only in southern Illinois. Mermet Springs organizes dive trips to exotic locations as well.

“We have travelled literally around the world to dive destinations like the Red Sea, Galapagos Islands

and Fiji,” Faith said.If a trip across the world is not in

the budget, or if a person just wants to try diving for the " rst time, Mermet Springs rents complete scuba gear packages for a daily rate of $45.

! e scuba trip was organized by SIUC’s Base Camp outdoor adventure program, which coordinates outdoor

trips for students and residents.“We take people backpacking,

climbing, paddling, every kind of outdoor activity you can think of,” said Kaia Pirazzini, the interim manager of Base Camp.“What we do empowers people. Come to two or three of our programs and you will learn the skills to take your friends out.”

Timothy Pyzik, a second year law student from Bolingbrook, and Mike Dixon, a senior from Rockford studying biological sciences, listen to instructors at the Mermet Springs dive facility explain how respirators work before heading

underwater for the first time. The Mermet Springs dive facility is a flooded rock quarry that contains dozens of underwater wrecks to explore such as a school bus and a 727 passenger jet.

JAMES DURBIN | DAILY EGYPTIAN

License to DiveJAMES DURBINDaily Egyptian

Chicago baseball painful to watch, especially for Guillen

Chicago Cubs manager Mike Quade is the star of an advertising campaign for ItGetsBetter.org, but unfortunately he isn't talking about baseball.

Quade and White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen have their hands full this season, but that doesn't mean much for either team as they stumble into the trade deadline on Sunday. ! e Cubs are in a battle for the worst overall record in the league and the White Sox are behind the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers in a division they could easily have if big-money stars like Jake Peavy, Adam Dunn or Alex Rios play well.

“A lot of people say I talk s--- because I have to talk s---. No I don't. I talk s--- because that's all I see,” Guillen said in a press conference a$ er a July 20 loss to the Kansas City Royals, where he was smacked in the face with a foul ball. “! e way we go about our business here, horse s---.”

Guillen has plenty of reasons to be

angry these days, and not just because no one in the dugout yelled “Heads up.” ! e Sox started the season with a 10-17 mark in April and are lucky to be just 4.5 games behind Detroit in the AL Central despite scoring only 397 runs so far this season, which is 20th in the league.

! is is an o# ense that added free-agent slugger Adam Dunn in the o# season to a lineup that already had All-Stars like Paul Konerko and Carlos Quentin. But with Dunn hitting well below the Mendoza line with an average of .160, it's easy to see why Guillen is frustrated.

! e only di# erence between the Sox and their rivals to the north is that the pitching has been there. Philip Humber has surprised everyone, posting an 8-6 record with a 3.27 ERA this year, and starters like Mark Buehrle, Edwin Jackson and John Danks have all pitched well. Sergio Santos has become a steady closer for the team a$ er Matt ! ornton had a shaky start to the year, and the entire bullpen has been solid. If the bats warm up over these last few months, the Sox

should make the AL Central race a competitive one.

! e north siders, on the other hand, have a lot more to worry about.

“I don't make a lot of excuses, probably could have gotten rung two or three times in this series alone,” Quade said in a press conference a$ er a July 17 loss to the Florida Marlins. “Been thrown out three times, young manager, all that crap, but it's getting tough to watch some of this.”

Quade complained about the umpires during that series, but it didn't sound like that was the only thing on his mind. ! e Cubs are 18 games under .500, and if it wasn't for the abysmal Houston Astros, they would be last in the National League.

! e Cubs’ pitching sta# has been hit hard this year. Opponents are hitting .269 against them, which is third worst in the league according to MLB.com. Aside from Matt Garza, who is still 4-7 this season, and the back end of the bullpen, the entire sta# deserves to be

shipped out. Ryan Dempster has struggled his way to a 5.00 ERA, and opposing teams are hitting .273 o# of Carlos Zambrano a$ er he looked to be back to his old self with a hot start to the season. ! e fourth and " $ h starters have been a revolving door of forgettability with Casey Coleman, Doug Davis, Rodrigo Lopez, Ramon Ortiz, James Russel and Randy Wells all pitching mediocre games.

! e Cubs’ hitting hasn't been terrible this season; they're middle of the road in almost every major o# ensive category according to MLB.com, but they have a lot of pressure on them since their pitching sta# is giving up the second-most runs in the majors.

With the 103rd year without a World Series ring approaching fast, the only thing worth watching with the Cubs is where some of their bigger bats and arms will land before the trade deadline July 31. Aramis Ramirez already told ESPN's Bruce Levine July 19 he wants to stay with the Cubs, but aside from him and Starlin Castro, it looks like everybody

is available. Kosuke Fukudome is in the last year of the contract he signed a$ er he came over from Japan in 2008, and the Cubs have been talking to teams like the Cleveland Indians, who need out" eld help according to ESPN.

In the same ESPN report, teams have expressed interest in le$ -handed reliever John Grabow along with out" elders Alfonso Soriano and Marlon Byrd. A source told Levine the Cubs are willing to eat a high percentage of the $60 million le$ on Soriano's current contract, which would make him enticing to teams that desperately need a power bat in their lineup. Carlos Pena has also been rumored to be on the move with the Pittsburg Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks named as the most likely suitors for the slugging " rst baseman according to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman.

! is leaves a lot to be answered in the next few days. For White Sox fans, the divisional race looks like it could go down to the wire once again. For Cubs fans, did you hear the NFL lockout is over?

JOE RAGUSSADaily Egyptian

Carbondale police have decided not to pursue wiretapping charges against a business owner whose home was searched for a recording of a meeting held with former Mayor Brad Cole.

Kevin Kirkwood, owner of the Ice Box Bar and Grill, said in a June 1 D!"#$ E%$&'"!( article that he recorded a meeting with Cole about a liquor license for his business. Kirkwood later retracted the statement in another D!"#$ E%$&'"!( article a) er law enforcement raided his house in search of the recording. He said he recorded the conversation mentally, not electronically.

It is a felony in Illinois to record a conversation without all parties’ consent.

“I knew (the case) was going

to get closed because there was nothing to it,” Kirkwood said Monday.

Sgt. Matthew Dunning said Carbondale police could not comment on the case.

* e D!"#$ E%$&'"!( obtained the police report from the raid and the a+ davit used to obtain the search warrant under the Freedom of Information Act. According to the the documents, Cole told Carbondale Police Chief Jody O’Guinn he had no knowledge of the recording before the article. Cole said his meeting with Kirkwood took place Jan. 4.

In the report, Dunning said he and Lt. Stan Reno lied to Kirkwood when they , rst met, telling him they were actually investigating Cole. Dunning said the purpose of the lie was to put Kirkwood at ease so he would tell the truth about the recording.

“I feel like my civil rights were

violated, considering someone from the police department would lie to me in order to lure me into a trap, all because of a liquor license,” Kirkwood said.

According to the report, Kirkwood admitted he hid a cell phone in his pocket during the meeting and used it to record his conversation with Cole. He told the o+ cers he still had the memory card with the recording somewhere in his home.

* e report said Kirkwood told police he knew it was illegal to record normal conversations with people, but because Cole was a public o+ cial, his conversations were a matter of public record. * e police report did not say the o+ cers corrected Kirkwood or told him it is illegal to record anyone without his or her consent.

However, the report did say Kirkwood told the two he had allowed his landlords, Gary

Rogers and Laurel Weiderman, to hear the recording as well. In the report, Dunning said he also told Rogers and Weiderman he was investigating Cole. * e two admitted they heard the recording, which lasted about seven to 10 minutes.

Dunning said in the report Kirkwood gave o+ cers a nonexistent address. Dunning had to obtain the real address from the Carbondale Water Department.

* e report said Kirkwood said he could not , nd the recording June 6, so Dunning sought a search warrant, which was approved by Judge Kimberly Dahlen.

Dunning said he tried once more to get Kirkwood to hand over the memory card, but Kirkwood said his attorney advised him not to cooperate.

Carbondale police have identi, ed Keith Aaron, of Marion, as the man found dead July 19 on the porch of an abandoned house at 605 S. University Ave.

Police Chief Jody O’Guinn said a utility worker found the 47-year-old Aaron, who suffered from numerous medical conditions, around 8 a.m. Aaron was homeless, according to a police report.

An autopsy was performed * ursday

and no foul play is suspected. * e Jackson County Coroner assisted with the investigation.

Lauren Leone can be reached at lleone@dailyegyptian.com

or 536-3311 ext. 254.

Carbondale residents without dental insurance can now have a brighter smile for free.

“Since Medicare doesn't cover dental, we wanted to do something to help out,” said Joan Davis, assistant professor of dental hygiene.

Under Title XIX of the Social Security Act in the Medicaid program, dental services are optional medical services for the adult population older than 21. According to the Foundation for Health Coverage Education website, 50 million people live without health insurance in the United States.

SIUC and the Southern Illinois Dental Hygiene Society voluteered free dental services to those in Carbondale in the first ‘Give Adults a Smile’ event July 22 at the SIUC Dental Hygiene Clinic. Hygienists provided preventive services such as exams, x-rays and cleanings at no cost. Jennifer Sherry, assistant professor and junior clinic supervisor of the allied health department said 51 uninsured patients received dental services.

“It makes you feel really good to help the folks of southern Illinois,” Sherry said on the organization’s Facebook page.

Davis said many uninsured people su- er oral health a. ictions such as gum disease, tooth decay

and periodontal disease and have limited or no access to treatments.

* e Southern Illinois Dental Hygienists Society, a chapter of the Illinois Dental Hygiene

Association dedicated to the education of healthful dental practices, decided to create the event modeled on the ‘Give Kids a Smile’ event, Sherry said. She said

the event was designed for adult patients without health insurance or patients with Medicaid who do not receive dental bene, ts.

“Oral health is still health,

adults should have adequate access to dental health essentials,” Sherry said.

Man found dead on porch identi! edLAUREN LEONEDaily Egyptian

SIUC hands out smiles free of costWHITNEY WAYDaily Egyptian

Jennifer Sherry, assistant professor of dental hygiene, works on patient Amanda Blackcurn, of Vienna, Friday during the “Give an Adult a Smile Day” on campus. All the dental care was

done by volunteer professionals of the field. “We’re hoping to provide quality dental care to folks who may need assistance,” Sherry said.

STEVE BERCZYNSKI | DAILY EGYPTIAN

Case closed on Kirkwood, not enough evidenceTARA KULASHDaily Egyptian

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Kevin Kirkwood, owner of Ice Box Bar and Grill, will not face criminal prosecution for his alleged eavesdropping on former Mayor Brad Cole. In a letter to Cole, State Attorney Michael Wepsiec explained no action will be taken because there is no evidence and Kirkwood later retracted his statement.

STEVE MATZKER | DAILY EGYPTIAN