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BG tuition on par despite price hikes Issue 1 still an issue Panel discusses nity," said Nicky Damania. who Report of national the student has the smallest organized the panel as part of meal plan. domestic violence ComingOutWeek. "People just tuitions shows BG is With the rising expenses for col- law repercussions don't seem to care as passion slightly above average leges, is there a limit on how much ately as they should about the students are willing to pay for a By Adam Shapiro laws affecting their liu'v By Jacqueline Rabe BGSU education? REPORTED The DOMA has not onl\ RfPOBKB As long as the University has a laws are never simple — their affected same-sex couples Even though the cost for college comparable price to a competi- repercussions are far-reaching but also unmarried couples has gone up substantially for the tive university the cost won't be a and often controversial. Such is throughout Ohio, Ban Deputy past several years at the University, deciding factor, according to Bill the case with Ohio's Defense of Mary Ann Robinson, Wood it's still comparable to the national Knight, director of planning and Marriage Act. County Sheriffs domestic vio- average for college. institutional research for BGSU. In 2004, Ohio became the lence specialist. The College Board reported "If all the schools have similar 38th state to enact a defense of Ohio'sconstitution now reads: the national aver- prices then the decisions will be marriage law when the majority "This state and its political sub- age for the cost of made on other factors, of voters passed Issue 1 on the divisions shall not create or rec- college — including "I don't like like a good academic Nov. 2 ballot. ognizea legal status for relation- tuition, room and being forced reputation," he said. A panel was held yesterday to ships of unmarried individuals board, additional According to a sur- discuss the subsequent issues that intends to approximate the fees and books — for to borrow vey incoming fresh- raised by this amendment to design, qualities, significance I u the 2004-2005 school money if man fill out every Ohio's constitution, which now effect of marriage' year was $14,640 for year, the rising cost of explicitly states that only a mar- Beginning in March 2005, a students attending I want an college has a minimal riage between a man and a number of Ohio judges began four-year public col- education, influence on a stu- woman will be recognized by ruling that unmarried couples leges and universities, dent's choice to attend the state. aren't protected under Ohio's and $30295 for four- but I... have BGSU. The panel discussion focused domestic violence law as a result year private colleges. no choice." Only 24 percent of on how the DOMA may have of the amendment. Students who attend the current freshman caused unforeseen troubles "Most of the domestic vio- SHANNON LQUDY. four-year public col- said price was a factor for Ohio's domestic violence lence casesin Wood County deal SENIOR leges out-of-state pay in their decision, com- law, even though it was only with unmarried couples," said an average $21,931. pared to 35 percent in meant to stop the state from Robinson, who cited research A BGSU in-state student pays 2003. Students have become less recognizing gay couples as stating only about 25 percent of $14,886 — just $246 above the concerned with the price in the legally married. domestic violence occurs with national average. This amount is past two years, even though the "It scared me when heterosex- married couples. calculated from a few assump- cost has risen substantially. uals went and voted for Issue 1, Originally, the domestic vio- tions, the first being the student The survey showed students not knowing that it would affect lence law covered family and lordan FTower BG Nevis lives on campus in Rodgers or their own community more SPEAKING UP: Attorney Leann Schemnich (tight) addresses a small Macdonald Halls. It'salso assumed TUITION, PAGE 2 than the homosexual commu- ISSUE, PAGE 2 group of people at the Issue 1 panel discussion yesterday.

Zoning has bigger effect TURNING UP THE HEAT than meets the eye City ordinance can have an effect on student housing By Matt Clark IN I0CUS t D110 H When game developer Maxis released the first version of its famed Sim City in 1989 it opened a new market in educational entertainment. Developers put PitOwsnjn BGNevn users in total control of a virtual ARTISTS AT WORK: city's planning, a concept radi- (At right) First year grad Matthew cally different from any game of Ncgovera throws a log into the its time. kiln to keep the fire going. The Placing one fire or police sta- kiln is used twice a semester tion, industrial, commercial or to fire pottery and sculptures residential zone in the wrong and burns at 2,480 degrees. place can cause the whole city to fall apart. (Above) The flames burn high Similarly, in the real world from the kiln as more logs are bad zoning also results in sev- thrown in. The kiln is used to eral problems and controversies. fire pottery and sculptures for Zoning is the true law of the land, art students. livery parcel of land in the city of Bowling Green has a restricted PatDonman BGNns purpose or "zone," and being unaware of a particular parcel's designation can result in large fines, criminal charges or both. Even though the feet of every Bowling Greenian rest upon these zones night and day, many BG senior brings Pro-Choice group to campus of them — especially students Student group the acting president "With the culmral climate as so most of the work so far has Beal added that the organi- — know nothing more about Beat's organization is one of the anti-choice as it is these days, I been getting the organization up zation lias also made available zoning than what can be culled hopes to provide most recent additions to NARAI. thought it was really important and running." educational material pertain- from the game. women options Pro-Choice America, a group that a positive group of people Ludlow. who is also the under- ing to reproductive options, City council president B.J. that believes every woman has band together in Bowling Green graduate coordinator for the as well as information regard- Fischer said zoning is one of By lohnny Payne the right to make her own deci- and provide the information Women's Studies program, iden- ing current laws that deal with the issues citizens do not hear REPORTER sions regarding her reproductive this area is lacking in regards to tified several activities and pro- reproductive rights. enough about, resulting in com- When Senior Jeanette Beal health. It also attempts to reduce reproductive rights and women's grams that Pro-Choice BGSU has "We participate in petition sig- plaints over zoning decisions well noticed this past summer that the the need for abortion by educat- health," Beal said. already initiated. nature drives when issues are pre- after they are made. University lacked a student orga- ing the public and providing con- The focus of Pro-Choice "One of the tilings the group sented in (Washington! D.G or Unlike the game, real-life nization that advocated women's traception to those who desire it. BGSU thus far has been lias done thus far is help BGSU Columbus that need our voice," zoning decisions are made by a health and reproductive rights, Both NARAL Pro-Choice getting organized. students who have abortion she also said. multitude of people, including she decided to start her own. America and Beal's chapter here "Thus is a brand-new student appointments to find transporta- Pro-Choice BGSU will hold a property owners, city planners, "The group was formed over the in Bowling Green were estab- organization," leannie Ludlow. tion," she said. "To my knowledge, symposium on these issues on judges and city council mem- summer through several informal lished as a response to the threat the group's faculty advisor said. no doctor is providing abortions November 2. The event is called bers. Students can avoid being meetings in living rooms and cof- of women being denied access "They submitted their consti- in Wood County, so students who Vote for Choice. fee shops,'' Beal said of NARAL to abortion and other forms of tution to The Office of Campus choose abortion must travel to ZONING, PAGE 2 Pro-Choice BGSU, of which she is emergency contraception. Involvement in late September, other counties." PRO-CHOICE, PAGE 2

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FOR ALL THE NEWS VISIT WWW.BGNEWS.COM 2 Friday. October 21.2005 WWW.BGNEWS.COM DOMA in Ohio BACKOFF! Students less deterred by cost decided by TUITION, FROM PAGE 1 said. "1 don't like being forced expenses over the past year in an to borrow money if I want an attempt to steady the rising costs court judges were typically more concerned education, but I really have and continued enrollment. wiih a good academic reputa- no choice." But these rising costs are out- ISSUE, FROM PAGE 1 tion, and being able to receive a last year, 67 percent of BGSU side the University's control, said good job upon graduation — no students graduated with some Gaylyn Finn, associate vice presi- household members. matter the cost. sort of student related debt. dent of Finance at the University. But under the DOMA only Shannon Loudy. senior, said Of the 60 percent of the 2003- "As the price of living increases married partners can techni- she depends Oil financial aid to 2004 graduating class that had so will the cost to run a univer- cally face domestic violence help her with the expenses she student debt, only 41 percent had sity," Finn said. "Everybody who charges. Other cases of abuse can't afford by herself. But she some type of grant or scholarship works for the University wants to must be filed as assault charg- takes this money with a grain to help lower this debt have a raise to keep up with the es. of salt. The state of Ohio put a cap of rising costs for gas, health care The interpretation of the "It makes me feel poor," she 6 percent on increases for college and other things." DOMA is still currently in flux, because local judges decide whether or not charges should be considered "domestic vio- lence." The problem with filing Organization advocates voting domestic abuse as assault is that repeat offenders won't PRO-CHOICE, FROM PAGE 1 table at Campus Test, where they people become parents even face escalating charges. Each took pictures of people hold- though they don't want that job," assault charge is treated as a "The Vote for Choice ing signs declaring they were she said. misdemeanor, which carries Symposium aims to encourage pro-choice. Ludlow hopes that Pro-Choice only a maximum of six months people to know how our votes For Ludlow. Pro-Choice BGSU BGSU can make an impact in prison. Robinson said. affect our daily lives," ljidlow addresses a very important and become a presence in the In domestic violence cases, said. "Flection day is Nov. 8, issue. Bowling Green community. charges become more severe which is why the group wanted "I'm a parent, and I know that NARAl. Pro-Choice BGSU after the first time. The first to schedule the symposium on parenthood is the most impor- will hold the Vote for Choice occurrence of domestic vio- Pat Dotsman BG N«K the 2nd." tant and most difficult job I've Symposium on Nov. 2 at 7:30 lence is charged as a misde- FIND YOUR OWN: An Eastern Grey Squirrel carries a nut up a tree T be organization also had a ever done. It's a shame that some p.m. in Olscamp. meanor, but the second time in the courtyard in tront of West Hall, stockpiling for winter. it becomes a felony charge — with at least one year in prison, Robinson said. Domestic violence charges also carry more protection for victims, said Dee Kinncy.aduIt Importance of zoning seen in student housing choices abuse program coordinator at ZONING. FROM PAGE 1 misunderstood thing in terms of for which are usually established that University housing zones are area east of the Meijcr store mul- the Family and Child Abuse zoning If you think that a certain by the city, but in some cases fairly similar. tiple family for use as a 264-unit Prevention Center. harmed by zoning decisions by use other than the master plan the county. After the application for rezon- apartment complex. The problem Victims of domestic vio- participating in the zoning pro- makes sense, it may be OK to For properties the owner ing is received from the property is, according to Tyson, the area was lence automatically get a tem- cess and being more informed deviate from it," he said. intends to make residential, they owner, the city planning office slated for commercial use in the porary protection order until voters on Election Day. Fischer said the biggest have several options including compares the application with city's master plan. the case is finished in court. The purpose of zoning land problem with a zoning vote is two types of single family hous- the master plan and the zoning "We were shocked to Icam that Assault victims must file for a for a particular use is to pro- the controversy surround- ing, two types of multiple family around the property, and issues the city did not follow the master civil protection order. tect property owners and ing tile balancing act between housing, and university housing. a recommendation to the plan- plan, as we had a lot of confidence Public defenders and attor- property values. property owners. The issue was brought to ning commission. and we did not feel that we had to neys all across Ohio have According to Mike Tyson, "As a councilman I have always the Undergraduate Student The planning commission monitor every meeting and vote. been filing motions to dismiss president of the non-profit lob- tried to balance it. On one side Government, which, through holds a public meeting at 7:30 We paid for a master plan, let's use domestic violence charges bying corporation Howling Green you have a person that wants to communication with the city of p.m. the first Wednesday of every it." he said. based on the DOMA. Citizens for Smart Growth Inc.. use his property and the other Bowling Green, was able to get a month in the city administra- Tyson added that no fire, police Many people were not every zoning decision should, side you have the adjacent prop- hold placed on the charges. tion building on 304 N. Church or EMS study had been done to expecting this repercussion "follow the |master| plan, consid- erty owners," he said, adding that The two types of single family St.. where many off-campus ensure the proposed tenants' when they voted for Issue 1, er if it is compatible with neigh- denying a property owner Un- housing differ only with parking residents pay their utility bill. safety. The group also has con- said I i-.inii Schemrich, an boring properties, zoning, roads, expected use of their land can space specifications. The planning commission cerns over traffic, public transpor- attorney for the Wood County fire and police protection needed result in controversy. Multiple family housing is notes any public input on the zon- tation, the complex's proximity to Public Defender. and the will of the people of the The process of zoning begins the zoning designation used for ing request and issues a recom- dangerous industrial processes, Eventually the issue will community." with the property owner, who apartment complexes, such as mendation to city council. City and other possible economic be taken to the Ohio Court Fischer, who has served on turns in a rezoning request form Copper Beech Jownhomes. council has a public hearing and detriments. of Appeals to finally deter- council for 14 years, believes to the city planner's office stating According to city senior plan- then rates. Following the decision, Citizens mine the constitutionality of effective zoning decisions do exactly what type of zoning they ner Ken Taylor, the specifications The council also meets in the for Smart Growth organized a the domestic violence statute, not always have to follow the are looking for. for how many individuals can city building on the first and third petition in order to get the zoning Schemrich said. master plan. There are several different live in a multiple family zone arc Mondays of every month at 8 p.m. decision placed on the upcoming The panel also briefly dis- "The master plan is an often types of zoning, the spccilicat ions established by the Wood County Tyson knows all too well die Nov. R ballot as a referendum. cussed House Bill 161, which Health Department, leaving Importance of attending such After the referendum's position is supposed to "fix" the prob- only parking designations for public hearings. Citizens for Smart on the ballot was approved, land lems DOMA spawned in the the city. Growth have been attempting to owners Nancy Rankin of Portage domestic violence law. "We had no say over how many have a zoning decision they over- and Paul S. Rankin of Bowling Nonetheless. panelists Preferred people could live there. We deter- looked at the beginning of the Green brought the issue to court, agreed that same-sex couples mined the parking based on the summer reveised. citing errors made by the city's in Ohio will likely face more square footage." he said, adding The decision zoned a 26 acre finance director. obstacles in the future. 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"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism and become lesbians." for. Pal Robertson at the"92 Republican convent km OPINION STAITKDITOKIAI. DOMA leaves victims in the cold When the Defense of Marriage YOU DECIDE not affect anyone but homosexu- ly each time they were charged. Abusers want power and con- Now, the most they can hope Ail passed as Issue I overwhelm- al couples seeking union. The term "partner" could include trol, which is why so many con- for is an assault charge. ingly last November, no one Do you think Ohio should They were wrong. a boyfriend or girlfriend, a room- tinue lo assault their victims. With offenders spending less could have guessed "hat grave re-vote on the Defense of Most voters did not see the mate or even an ex. What might seem like a one- time in jail, they spend more implications it would have for Marriage Act? Send an e-mail loopholes that were created in Now those "harsher punish- time occurrence is likely to spi- lime out of the watchful eye of unmarried couples. to [email protected] and other laws thanks to DOMA. ments" only apply to husbands ral into a pattern of domestic the law. ()r could they? tell us what you think, or post Since only married couples are or wives. Unmarried victims are violence. That means that unless you Lawmakers wrote Issue I to feedback on our Web site. recognized as a legal union, only no longer protected from their Now, repeat abusers get off have a ring on your finger, the law IK- a vague, confusing piece of married heterosexuals get the abusers for the few more months scot-free. It teaches them that is not protecting you from abuse legislation. protections of the Ohio domestic or days those harsher punish- they can get away with violence, in the same way it is protecting This is probably why it passed in further danger, perhaps they \ iolrnce law. ments would afford them. because there is no threat of married victims. in Ohio by a 2::! ratio. would have voted differently. Under domestic violence law, With four victims of abuse hav- escalating legal consequences. If voters don't demand a revi- If Ohioans had known that But voters were misled into any abusive partners who were ing been murdea'd in the last Before, unmarried victims had sion of this law. then the blood of they would IK- hurting a popula- thinking that this law would not charged with repeat offenses year in our area, it is impossible the opportunity to prosecute domestic violence victims will be tion already at risk of violence go past die altar — that it would would be punished more severe- to deny that abuse happens. offenders for domestic violence. on all of our hands.

No room for bicycles on campus npnPEU pi ^ p There's always an Young and old students alike I le believes that people should STEPHANIE are terrified of bike riders on just let the bike riders "do their 0NTHE STREET campus, lii make it worse, most thing" and said, "I know how to excuse for a drink SPENCER bikes are silent. It's only when handle myself Ion my bikel and How do you get Opinion Columnist they screech into a bike rack six it's when people move for me around on campus? I drink. You drink. You drink inches in front of you that you that I gel into danger because because I drink. I drink DJ. Bike riders cannot pretend actually notice diem. I am traveling faster than they because I can. JOHNSON to be pedestrians and If some bike riders say that are. I've already calculated my You drink on Saturday night. cars at the same time. riding their bikes to mid from move and it's when people try to On Friday night. It's the weekend. Opinion Columnist Ihey re pedestrians when every class is faster, they just compensate for me that I start Why wouldn't you drink? they breeze by mi the sidewalk, might belying, weaving around." You were told your freshman m bin they're cars when they stop first, they have to walk lo their Campus is just too high traf- year that Thursday is die first We drink to celebrate As. We ,u streetlights and have license hike ,IIHI jangle around their fic. It's bad enough that we night of the weekend, so you drink to forget F's. We drink plates. keys until they find one for the have to watch out for skate- drink then, too. because we got a C on a test, A few weeks ago, this seemed lock. Maybe you have a com- boarders and golf carts, but You drink on Wednesday and C is the first letter of Corona, to lx' the topic of conversation, bination kxk, and you have to we also have to watch for bike night because it's country night Cruzan, Coors and Captain. when bike riders were receiving spin around the little kxk until it riders. at [unction. You'll wear a toga to drink rickets downtown. hits the right spot. Ibis all takes Sophomore Phil Tbkarsky KRISTINE QUINN You drink on Tuesday night You'll wear devil's horns or an Most college students are bike precious time. sympathizes with walkers,"it's SOPHOFVI0RE, because you intentionally didn't angel's halo, tie yourself up to riders, and Ihey had the right lo By the time you're finally freed jusl insane." he said," Why schedule classes until 3:30 the a partner, toss a bacteria-laden lx' offended. from the nxk. you have to really should I have to watch out for PSYCHOLOGY next day. ball into cups that thirty people Bikes should be allowed on pedal hard the five minute ride these bike riders? It's impossible. "I walk, because I You drink on Monday night have already drank out of. ride tin streets. to class. From 9 |a.m.| to 4 |p.m.| it's just because it's Monday Night buses, llip cups and play card they should noi. however, be Then the process reverses wall to wall people." don't know how to Football. Dun. games where to lose is to win. allowed lo nice through campus. itself. You take the bike out of the A hike is definitely necessary skateboard." You drink on Sunday because, And it's all in an effort to gel to Qtj streets are different A rack, pul die lock on and jangle if you live off campus, because well, technically Sunday is the that wonderful state of total class doesn't pile out of Panera around your keys until you find parking is limited and gas isn't weekend. (Instantly, the week- inebriation. Bread every fifteen minutes, die right one. cheap. end is longer ihai i the work Then you'll spend the and most of the time. Main The first ten minutes of class At the same time, riding from week.) entire week reminiscing about Sireel and Wooster have pretty are spent Hying to calm down your house or apartment and You know the names of all your weekend activities until calm sidewalks your sweat. Still, these cyclists then into a mass of a thousand of the liquor establishments in Thursday comes around and it's On campus, it's a whole dif- prefer to try to beat the clock people when you hit campus Bowling Green but can't name time to start all over again. ferent world. I don't know if using their bikes. doesn't make sense. the last ten U.S. presidents. Underage students drink anyone's noticed, but there isn't In a perfect world, the sea of Park your bike on Wooster or You know the quickest way to Quite a bit, actually. i an easy way logo from class to students parts, and someone 1 nurstin. and then walk the rest KRYSTEN HUDECK Uptown is through Downtown. Freshmen were told by their O- i i.iss if you're on a bike. successfully rides through, of the way in. When you hear Kamikazes, Heg leader that they can do fun lunioi lessic ,i Vlai Donald unscathed. In reality the typi- Until they make separate bike SOPHOMORE, EDUCATION you don't think of Japanese stuff in Bowling Green without agreed, saying, "I don't like tip- cal bike rider wobbles his way lanes for everyone, bikes should "It's annoying suicide pilots and when you alcohol throughout the week Kx'ing around and constanUy through everyone until the end remain downtown and on the hear Quarters, you don't think Later that same day, the looking behind me all the time. of campus. sidewalks where they belong. waiting for the shuttle, of coins. freshmen found their O-Heg I've Ixi-ii rammed into by a bike Avid bike enthusiast Corey so I walk." When you hear the cliche "the leader at karaoke night at BW3's, rider before, and 1 know that it Bauni loves riding his bike Send comments lo Sieplianie Sky's the limit," diat means the tucked in a corner behind the will happen again." around town and in campus. at sssix,nc@'bgsu.edu bouncer is on his way to throw bar, obliterated. you off die dance floor and out Little kids in high school the door. binge drink. We simply don't I drink because I m black. You stop drinking. drink because you're white. But And ironically, after you do a we all come together on 80s bar crawl on your 21 st birthday Bush must prevent avarian panic Night to drink. We drink to over- and are allowed to drink legally, come racism. suddenly, drinking is old news. U.S. army to help quarantine only elicit poor approval by the We throw Cinco de Mayo par- You laugh at the Wellness STAFF citizens will likely only hinder public - still sensitive from the ties because it gives us another Center and their bogus alcohol- EDITORIAL such an effort if it were indeed lack of leadership displayed with MAURICE BENNETT chance to drink but have no idea related statistics. necessary. the kali ina disaster -- but could FRESHMAN. what Cinco de Mayo is. You smirk at the campus orga- The country is already afraid. also lead to a repeat of history. Plag Day? Boxing Day? A nizations who offer "dry" week- COMMUNICATIONS end activities. i WttCdumma Rora disease that has killed Less than a century ago, the national holiday over in Estonia? fewer people in the bird flu of 191H "I use my feet. Let the I'll drink to that. You were confused when you rkCoJJrVnu^ggK You've met people on cam- were told that being forced to 11 Dora last two years than jumped to humans dogs do the walking." lightning averages "We have the and sprinted across pus that don't drink. You laugh drink half a case of beer was in one, many are technology the world, killing 50 at them. They tell you they considered hazing; you were President George W. Bush frantically following million people. can have fun without alcohol. going to do it anyway. met wilh Congress earlier the government's to prevent We have the tech- Instantly, you know they wish You smile because alcohol this month to discuss a lead in Stocking up such a nology today to pre- they were you. is not just a reality; it's the only comprehensive plan to prevent on medicines like vent such a tragedy. Athletes drink to shake off a realily. an avian flu epidemic in the U.S. lamiflu, which sci- tragedy. But wilh it comes loss. Fraternities and sororities So I propose a toast. Bowling While making an active effort ■ entists believe might But with the easy transmis- decorate their halls with the Green. to protect the country, he has be effective against a sion of fear, which Periodic Table of Alcohol. Be safe, drink responsibly and potentially spawned a large pandemic virus. it comes President Bush must Honors students are work- don't drink and drive. But do scale scare. Bui hoarding the easy strive to suppress. ing on a plan to circumvent make sure to enjoy these four Implementing measures to such resources only Bush should copyright laws and establish a years in college; rumor has it that maintain the safety of American prevents access by transmission continue with his real Duff or a Pawtucket Patriot they are the best four years of PHIL ALSTON our lives! citizens is an imperative pan those who are most of fear." preventative plan. ± Brewery right here in Bowling of the presidents role, I lowever, at need, such as the But he not publicize FRESHMAN, Green, Ohio. But chances are that since my columns run on Friday, you've achieving this in a manner'lhat elderly and others drastic measures PSYCHOLOGY Whether your GPA is a 4.0 or a is not detrimental to si detj is who are at greater risk of death until they are absolutely neces- 0.4, you know that the best study already far bygone to take my equally important. and illness by conventional flu. sary. "I roller skate strategy is the liquid strategy. advice. Publicizing a plan that would Ignoring the virus, which Otherwise, panic may cause a everywhere." Men drink. Women drink. grant him the power, in the originated in Asia and has now pandemic of its own. Men drink to make women look Send comments to DJ. at event of an epidemic, to use the spread to Europe, would not better than they actually look [email protected]

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Shingler has a perfect 4.00 grade-point average, with a dual major of biology and applied Omar Jacobs sets sights on WMlTs young secondary health science. By Sean Corp make sure not to give lennings SPOBIS EDITOR an opportunity to get into the Hven though Bowling Green endzone — or in his words il will football coach Gregg Brandon be a long afternoon. won't make any excuses for "You've got to be careful widi his team's lackluster perfor- that, because they've got some Game a mance against Buffalo last weapons. Jennings is a very week, which the Falcons explosive receiver and they score won 27-7. his next opponent 30 points a game," he said. "We'll doesn't mind. have a plan to get after the quar- chance When Western Michigan's terback, we'll have a plan to try coach Bill Cubit was asked to contain lennings — I don't recently if he thought the know if you can stop him." to teach Falcons game against the Bulls " He caught a lot of balls against showed any weaknesses Cubit us last year, but we kept him out quickly dismissed die idea. of the endzone." "Nah, I don't think so," he For Cubit, the game plan is lessons said, "Playing in front of a lo eliminate at least one facet smaller crowed, they go up to of the Falcons' high powered Buffalo, you can only gel up so offense. SEAN many times during die year. "The passing game always I'm sure they went up there, scares you but if we let them CORP did what they had to do and have both then we're in for a Sports Editor got out of there." really long night." Saturday, however, il will be The problem. Cubit said, was I don't pretend to know the hard for the Falcons not to if you guard too much againsl future so I'm not going to act gel up for the pass then it leaves the field like I definitely know what is the game wide open for B.J. Lane lo eat up going to happen in tomorrow's as they are yards and control the clock. football game pitting the playing at It is a problem the Broncos Falcons against (he Western home dur- are willing to face said corner- Michigan Broncos ing Family back Jimmie Vincent, a junior However, I will say that I Weekend, and one of the few veterans on would not be surprised if it is a w h i c h Western Michigan's two deep blow out. promises secondary. With thai said and with this OMAR IAC0BS to bring a "Instead of going for the inter- being (he special family week- JUNIOR plentiful ception every time [we have end game, 1 think it is a perfect and raucous to| play good solid football," opportunity for the Falcons to crowd, if the weather doesn't Vincent said. teach all the young, impression- scare them away. One thing Vincent noticed of able children a few valuable Although the Falcons had a lacobs is that his delivery can life lessons. less than stellar offensive out- fool defenders used to a more 11 iey could leach the value of put against Buffalo, the receiv- traditional release. teamwork. ing corps can look forward to "If you watch him he has Children need repetition to going against a very young a really awkward release," understand some key lessons so Western Michigan secondary. Vincent said. "You've got to play I think that the most appropri- The Broncos have two true the technique... break on the ate tiling would be lo just keep freshman at the starting cor- high arm instead of the shoul- repeating the following scenari- nerbackspolsin Louis Delmas der." os throughout the game: and Kennard Banks. Vincent and his young crew lacobs to Sanders for a touch- They also have freshmen in the secondary is especially down. starting at defensive tackle, looking forward to facing off lacobs to Sharon for a touch- defensive end, two linebacker against one of the best quar- down. spots and at free safety. terbacks in the nation because lacobs to Lane for a touch- Collectively they have nine they are looking for bragging down. years of experience in their rights in their home town. lacobs to Parks for a touch- slatting secondary, or one less "I'm a little bit more excited down. than llie Falcons star receiv- to play against Omar," he said. I'm sure they'll understand ing duo of Steve Sanders and Ben"swanger BGNews "I found out Omar is from south eventually Charles Sharon. RUSH THE BALL: Omar Jacobs runs along the sideline in the Falcon's 27-7 win against Buffalo last week. Jacobs Florida, where 1 am from — we You could also teach the value "They have four freshman has a chance to have a big game against a Broncos defensive backfield that features many freshmen. have a lot of south Florida DBs." of sharing. corners, and being a fifth- Jacobs is from Del ray Beach With the game firmly in hand year guy, you have experi- Mike Thaler, a team cap- is replacing Robert Haas, who rushing yards per game and a while Vincent is from South by the beginning of the second ence and just want lo go out tain and leader of die defen- took over after Ryan Cubit broke 4.5 yards per cany average in Bay. Both of Western Michigan's half il will be a great opportu- there and show it," he said. "We sive line knows not 10 take die his leg. four games this season. Jennings starting corners are from south nity for the Falcons to share can lake advantage of their Broncos lightly. "He's a big strong kid who has leads the MAC in receptions with Florida as well — Louis Delmas reps with some of the reserves inexperience through Charles "You never know when a nice arm," Brandon said of 61, yards with 735 and recep- resides in North Miami Beach on the rosier. I want them to Sharon and myself who are fifth- Saturday they are going to put Miller. tions per game with 10.17. while Kennard Banks calls trot out second and third string year guys and we just want to together that talent and they Cubit plans on having Miller "He can catch the ball, but he's Boynton Beach home. Reserve players and let them soak in the exploit thai." are all going to come together work within the system and very effective after the catch," corner E.J. Biggers is also from loud roar of a packed Doyt. The However, Sanders doesn't and play as a team," he said. not try and put too much of Brandon said. "He runs good North Miami Beach. more the merrier 1 say. believe the young players will "You have to take them for what ihe offensive load on his shoul- routes. He uses his quickness "It's going to be a heck of a Of course all children need just lay down without a fight. they are, not the reflection of ders. To succeed he will have to and he's good at separating from challenge," Cubit said of play- to be taught how lo play nicely "We don't underestimate their record, but what you see make sure not to make mistakes defenders." ing against Ihe high powered with others. them, because they are D-l ath- on film." and get the ball to starting tail- So although conventional Falcons. "Probably Ihe best To show children this lesson letes just like we are, so they are The defense will be facing back Trovon Riley and big-time wisdom would be to rush an overall football team in the the Falcons will simply not here for a reason. We jusl want to off against a true freshman at receiver Gregg Jennings. inexperienced freshman quar- league. We've got a big big chal- run up the score on the young go out and play our best game." quarterback in Tim Miller who Riley is averaging over 118 terback, Brandon said they must lenge on our hands." Broncos and rub a butt kicking in their face. Maybe Steve Sanders can "accidentally'' siep out of bounds instead of scoring his MEN'S RUGBY FOOTBALL fourth touchdown of the day. Or perhaps lacobs can throw a nice light spiral to Ruben Ruiz, instead of the easy touch- Big win nets home Rebuilding team and players down bomb to Charles Sharon running the fly pattern. WMU's Cubit doesn't as academics and community "To hear that some of these Anything that lets those chil- field advantage service," he said. kids |do not want] to wear their dren in the crowd know that expect wins, he That may surprise some, but letter jackets around campus the Falcons are good sports. By Matt Entmp play out. Despite the wind in expects solid citizens it's the theme Cubit has been because they're embarrassed." The Falcons will also show ItrODTEl their face, Minnesota pound- preaching since he was hired. Cubit said during the MAC the children il is not nice to The harsh Bowling Green wind ed the ball deep into Bowling By Sean Corp "Everybody has their offen- Football Media Day back in play keep away. proved Saturday that it can (Ireen territory aided by several SP0B1S EOirOH sive goals, their defensive goals, August. "My main responsibility, The good news is that every actually be good for something dropped passes by the Falcons Last season Western Michigan but right now that's not what to be perfectly honest with you, time Bowling Green scores a when it helped ihe Falcons eariy in the game. However, had only one win to go with 10 we're looking for," he said of the is these kids and making them touchdown they will give the clinch home field advantage for every time it looked like the losses in a row. You would think upcoming season during MAC feel good." ball back lo ihe Broncos. their quarterfinal match against Golden Gophers were poised to the first thing Western Michigan Football Media Day. "I'm look- in other words they weren't And with no Falcon posses- Purdue. "I told |leam captain punch it in, the Falcon defense coach Bill Cubit would mention ing for the kids to do the right only beaten on the field physi- sions lasting longer than five Aaron Slates] thai we had to would come up with a huge reflecting on the halfway point job in the classroom, the right cally, but they were beaten off of minutes, they will gel the ball have the wind in the first half," punt to stop the attack of the current season would be job in the community, the right it mentally. a lot. head coach Roger Mazzarella lans arriving late to the game the team's improved 3-3 record. thing in the weight room." It was time to build the pro- Whatever happens, I'm sure said. "It was obvious that who- were greeted with one of the That is not Bill Cubit's style Cubit had been charged with gram back up the game will be a positive step ever had the wind would be the most brutal match-tips of the and those aren't Bill Cubit's pri- the task of not only rebuilding a So he did what any good car- for the young Broncos squad. team doing the scoring" season as members of both orities, at least not yet struggling program, but repair- penter would do to a structure Because, as my dad always Al first it didn't seem like 1 like our intensity, I like the ing a group of young men's said, "it builds character." Mazzarella's strategy would RUGBY. PAGE 7 way we're doing things as far confidence. CUBIT, PAGE 7

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i* «v WWW.BGNEWS.COM SPORTS Friday. October 21.2005 7 Cubit builds Broncos BG SPORTS PICK OF THE WEEK This week we try and build on some positive momen- tum. Unfortunately, a lot of these games are tough from ground on up calls and could pretty much be a toss-up. When in doubt copy the athletes who still lead the staff overall. CUBIT, FROM PAGE 6 everyday just piling on more," This week we welcome Ashlei Nofzinger, one ot the stars <§ he said. "We're going to make it that was damaged beyond repair as hard as we possibly can |so| of the volleyball team. — he ripped out the foundation that hopefully, down the line, it SEAN CORP RYAN AUTULLO MIKE METZGER ASHLEI NOEZINGER and built it again from scratch. is going to be so hard for them to Sports Editor Asst. Sports Editor Design Editor Volleyball "Our goals arc pretty simple surrender that they won't do it." 22-18 20-20 22-18 23-17 — go out there and do the right That was never more evident Western Michigan at thing," Cubit said. than after the Broncos' last game, "Everyday 1 wake up |and| it when they lost a heartbreaker to Bowling Green score 38-17 BG 55-10 BG 80-3 BG 49-7 BG is a never-ending deal where I Ball State 60-57 in five overtimes. Rant I want to see 80 The Falcons should BOWLING GREEN 14.5 FAVORITL Young defense + Only a genius could say, 'OK. what can I do to get But die team didn't quit, they points on the Doyt win big if they play falcon offense = have gone 4-0 last these kids in a better situation?,'" held their heads up high. scoreboard. Make it like they have been. he said. Lopsided victory. weekend. "After the game, it was a happen BG! He told the team it was an tough, tough loss. I mean it was opportunity for a fresh start. the toughest one I've ever had, There was a new coach, a new but to see how the guys reacted staff, some new schemes and a after the game and during a bye Michigan at lot of players that were so young week..." Cubit said, marveling at Iowa score 24-20 Iowa 31-28 Michigan 42-35 Michigan 21-14 Michigan they didn't know they weren't his young team's resilience. Rant Michigan is bet- Hate to do it, but supposed to do anything Cubit knew he had a hard task BOWLING GREEN 14.5 FAVORITE I hear yawkeyes Michigan will win this season. at hand, but he had seen it done ter than its record I'm hoping to go are a delicacy to again after coming They began by recruiting a before — like in Bowling Green. shows, but they can't unbeaten this Wolverines off the Penn State lot of talented young freshman "They got guys that are really 'V/.HS.'.'SrSiV :

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RUMSFELD DEBATES WITH CHINESE OFFICERS www.bgnews.com/world BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld met with a small group of Chinese leaders yesterday. He led a spirited and sometimes pointed debate over the two countries' clashing views about the size and meaning of China's military buildup. The secretary also questioned their expanding military. WORLD Gunmen Tourists flee from hurricane apprehend Cancun's beaches centered 160 miles southeast of Mexico's Cozumel Island, Huisserfs weren't so relaxing as and moving northwest at near Wilma's winds blew 5 mph. trial lawyer The "extremely danger- ByWillWeissert ous" storm should eventu- By Omar Sman THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 1M£ ASSOCIATED PRESS ally make the sharp right turn CANCUN - Hurricane Wilma's toward Florida because it will BAGIIDAD — Ten masked gun- outer edge battered Cancun's get caught in the westerlies, the men kidnapped die lawyer for white-sand beaches yesterday strong wind current that gener- one of Saddam Hussein's co- as officials ordered guesis out ally blows toward the east, fore- defendants yesterday, police of hotels, tourists jockeyed for casters said. said. spots on the last flights out, and The White House promised to Saadoun Sughaiyer al-lanabi, tens of thousands of people from stay on top of the situation, hop- who was in the courtroom for Honduras to the Florida Keys ing to avoid a repeat of the slow Wednesday's opening session of were evacuated ahead of the initial response to Hurricane the trial, is one of two lawyers for "extremely dangerous" storm. Katrina, which devastated New Awad Hamed al-Bandar, one of Wilma weakened slightly as it Orleans and other parts of the seven Baath Party officials being roared toward Mexico's Yucatan Gulf Coast in August. tried with Saddam. peninsula and south Florida after "We got a Job to make sure The gunmen pulled up outside killing 13 people in Haiti and Gmiwtte Riquelme AP Photo this hurricane headed toward ,il Km,ibis office in Baghdad's lamaica. It was expected to reach WILMA ATTACKS: Two Honduran women hold their umbrellas during heavy rain and wind from Hurricane Florida, the federal response eastern Shaab district in the eve- Cancun early today, the second Wilma in Trujillo on Wednesday. Wilma's winds reached 175 mph earl ier that day. is prepared for it," President ning, broke into the building and hurricane to hit the resort this Bush told reporters at the dragged him out, said Police Maj. year, following Hurricane Emily erful hurricane," said Max swath through the Caribbean. Antonio Alor said. White House. Falah al-Mohammedawi of the in July, before turning northeast Mayfield, directorof the National In the Florida Keys, officials I le said the city was chartering The Federal Emergency Interior Ministry. toward Florida. Hurricane Center in Miami. put off a mandatory evacuation flights to evacuate tourists before Management Agency was posi- Al-Ianabiwasone of 13 defense It was forecast to bit Florida's Tourists were ordered out of of residents until today. the airport closed. /Ml but emer- tioning emergency materials in lawyers in Wednesday's session, southwest coast sometime the Florida Keys and the island With rain and rough surf gency officials had been evacu- the Florida cities of lacksonville, seated at desks along die side Sunday. of Isla Mujercs near Cancun. already pounding Cancun, offi- ated from the nearby islands of lakeland and Homestead. of the courtroom. Some of the It briefly grew into a Category Cuban civil defense officials said cials ordered 20,000 tourists to Isla Mujeres and I lolbox. Much of Central America and lawyers were shown in the televi- 5 storm before weakening to a more than 220.000 people fled leave high-rise hotels that line- Some of the estimated 70,000 southern Mexico was still recov- sion broadcast of the trial, but it Category 4 with maximum sus- their homes in low-lying areas on the famous beach, although tourists still in Cancun and sur- ering from floods and landslides was not immediately known if tained winds of 145 mph. the island — part of thousands some ballrooms would be turned rounding areas were taking the unleashed by Hurricane Stan, al-lanabi appeared. "This is still a very, very pow- of evacuations along a 600-mile into shelters, Mayor Francisco warnings more seriously than which left more than 1,500 peo- Identities of the five judges others. The Senor Frog's ple dead or missing. Americans and the prosecutors in Saddam's restaurant in Cancun spon- were still mourning 1,200 Gulf trial have been classified to pre- sored a "Hurricane Wilma" Coast victims of Hurricanes vent insurgent reprisals. The party, but it was far from full. Katrina and Rita. names of the judge and the top ^t^^E^E^ prosecutor were the only ones Standing knee-deep in the In the coastal state of lOlO N. ocean and drinking beer in Quintana Roo, officials ordered revealed, and only on the trial BOWLING OKIN. 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I lundreds of schools at the trial, Khalil al-Dulaimi and CJ'S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE Rolando Ramirez helped in Quintana Roo were closed, Khamisal-Ubaidi. others pull their fish- and many will be used as storm Saddam and his co-defen- ing boats from the water. shelters. dants are on trial for murder, tor- "People here aren't con- Mayfield said most of Wilma's ture, forced expulsion and illegal cerned about anything," he impact would be on the Florida imprisonment for an 1982 mas- said. "They don't know that Keys and southern half of the sacre of Shiites in the town of when the hurricane comes, Florida peninsula. Residents Dujail, north of Baghdad. They this will all be under water." bought water, canned food and could face the death sentence if At 2 p.m. F.DT, Wilma was other supplies. convicted.

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COUple falling in love, to mar- "We could be standing right riage, in an old married couple. where someone cut off a pig's "The Red Coat." "Sure Thing," head," he said. • I ciris Wheel," "Here We Are," Main Street's historic and "A Couple of Hamburgers'' Lehmann building — now are one-act plays that only last home to the video game store from eight to 15 minutes. 2-Play — was built in 1896 as a Vanessa Baker is a graduate butcher shop. Today, two con- student studying theater. Baker crete cow heads remain on the directed the final 0O-8O1 play. "A face of the building. Couple ot Hamburgers," based For Aaron Auzins,2-Playstore on a tames Thurber script. The manager, the animal details short play is the most developed on the building are meaning- of the five performances because ful to the downtown business it showcases a couple who have district. been married a long lime and are "They look weird but they no longer courting. serve as a pretty good link to "Each of the five scenes have the past, "he said. a very different tone, hopefully Tomorrow, as part of the most people in the audience will Family Weekend festivities, the relate to at least one of them in Office of Campus Involvement terms of their own experience," is giving students and family Baker said. members a chance to tour the lotdjn Flown BG News Stage Manager Caitlin Skass, high points of Bowling Green's A CHANCE TO MUNCH AND TALK: Dan Plotrowski and Chelsea Haas, both juniors at Bowling Green High School, enjoy a pizza at Pisanellos. who is a senior studying theater history, on and around Main The pizza shop is located at North Main and West Court streets downtown. and history, has worked for two Street. months on the show with the Family Weekend has offered that there is more to Bowling an organization that oversees cast of 30 actors, five production these tours in years past as well, Green than just the University the business and preservation assistants, a costume crew and because event coordinators campus. of downtown Bowling Green. others. think it's important to show "We want families to see the Earlene Kilpatrick, director of "I think the visitors what is beyond the downtown because students MSBG, spent a year researchi ng performance! is Check out the edges of campus. spend a lot of time down there," with her colleagues and put- something that Free Union Heather Bishara. coordinator she said. ting together a tour route with is very appeal- movie reviews. of major events for the Office of The downtown tours arc lead information about the history, ing to a wide PAGE 11 Campus Involvement, knows by Main Street Bowling Green, architecture and other features variety of audi- = of historic structures that line ences. It's family the town's main drag. friendly in that you've got a vari- "My advice to anyone tak- ety of content that really capture ing the tour is to look up," said all aspects of love." Skass said. Kilpatrick, referring to the var- In between the plays, there will ied architecture of the building be musical numbetS from popu- roofline. lar Broadway plays that support Some of the historic build- and accent the different themes ings have been remodeled on of love. the ground floor to make room "Seasons of Love" from the for offices, but many of their Broadwayplay"Rent.""Lovesong" decorative details have been from "Pippin." "Ccllblock Tango" maintained along the roof line. from "Chicago," "Without Love" Pisanelto's Pizza on the cor- from "Hairspray," and They Say- ner of Main and Court streets It's Wonderful" from die show looks like a pizza place from "Annie Get Your Gun" will be per- the ground, but above the formed. Pisanellos sign the building Laurence Dun, musical direc- still bears a rough stone front tor, said the musical numbers from its construction in 1892. and the plays go hand in hand Research compiled in a in creating the mood of the per- "Walker's Guide to Boomtown & formance. Main Street" by MSBG tells the "I worked closely with the story of these historic buildings producer, we were working out for visitors. particular songs that would have The Millikin Hotel on the cor- meaning with the one-act plays. ner ofWoosterand Main streets Jordan Flower BGNews We wanted to have songs that is another notable structure. LONG HISTORY: The Lehmann building (above, detail below) was would express different ideas from the plays yet would pro- This once prestigious hotel a butcher's shop: It now hosts an arcade and apartments. built in 1897 was visited by vide a nice transition from play famous guests like Ernest to play. We wanted to have a way Hemingway and Clark Gable. of the information center on for cohesiveness for the evening," Today led's sports bar serves the Union's first floor at least Dim said. food and drinks on the first 10 minutes prior to departure The songs, performed by duets floor, while apartment space time. and ensembles, allow music and above occupies the hotel's sec- For tours after Family theater students a chance to ond floor. Weekend, call Main Street showcase their talent.This week- hti Flow BGNews To take the tour tomorrow at Bowling Green at (419) 354- end marks the first time there has HEMINGWAY SLEPT HERE: The former Milliken Hotel now contains 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., students 4332 to make an appointment. Jordan Flower Bi, '!■>%• STAGES.PAGE 10 Jed's sports bar, which anchors the downtown intersection. and guests should meet in front

Family Jam, sponsored by the Black 9:30 p.m. 9 a.m.-5:3u p.m. Student Union Family Movie. Charlie and the 8.a.m-8 p.m. FRIDAY Go shopping in the University 201 Union Chocolate Factory, sponsored by Art Exhibit 6 a.m.-l 1 p.m. Bookstore UA0 Union Art Galleries. Free seta Student Recreation Centei Stun Union Theater Open free of charge to BGSU fami- 7 p.m. BGSU Newcomers' Show: Stages 9 a.m.-l 1p.m. lies when accompanied by a BGSU BGSU Women's volleyball vs. of Love Open free ot charge to BGSU tami- student! Family members under SATURDAY Buffalo For tickets, call the Box Office at lies when accompanied by a BGSU 18 years of age need a participant 8-10 a.m. Anderson Arena (419)372-8171 student! Family members under Breakfast ot Champions waiver form (available at the front Bryan Recital Hall. Moore Musical 18 years of age need a participant life desk) signed by a parent or guard- Recognizes students of color who 7 p.m. Arts Center waiver form (available at the front have achieved at least a 3.0 gpa. ian. Family Movie, Madagascar, spon- desk) signed by a parent or guard- By invitation only. Call the Center family weekend 8:30-11 p.m. ian. sored by BTSU for Multicultural and Academic 8a.m-8 p.m. Union Theater Kareoke in the Nest Student Recreation Center calendar of events Art Exhibit Initiatives. (419)372-2642. Falcon's Nest. Union Lenhart Grand Ballroom, 202 Union Union Art Galleries, Union, Free 7 p.m. EVENTS,PAGE 12

FOR ALL THE NEWS VISIT WWW.BGNEWS.COM 10 Friday, October 21.2005 FAMILY WEHKENI) WWW.BGNEWS.COM Music, talent Falcons face are focus of revenge wish 'Stages' show as Buffalo, STAGES, FROM PAGE 9 Akron visit been a collaboration between the Our feathered family Theater and Film Department, Sibling mascots Freddie and Frieda welcome Falcon fans at events t/ the College of Arts and Sciences Volleyball team and the College of Musical Arts. By Cassandra Shofar defeated both teams "It's an evening of song and uniTEi in recent away games dance and acting," said Anthony They're at almost every athletic game, enthu- Home, who is the production siastically throwing high fives to the team, coordinator for the performance. pumping up the fans, creating smiles every- Bylason A. Dixon "Everything that was selected is where with their big beaked heads and shaking REPORTER around the theme of love or some their brown feathered behinds to the music. Bowling Green is hoping to stage of a relationship, so that Yes, they're the University's mascots, Freddie resemble the squad that went on there is a thematic link between and Frieda, and they wholeheartedly love what the road and handily defeated the songs and dances in the plays they do. Akron and Buffalo two weeks themselves. Each one was meant "It's an absolutely amazing experience," both ago, when both teams visit to highlight a different aspect of a birds told The BG News. "We put a smile on Anderson Arena this weekend. love relationship." almost everyone's face—except for the people The Falcons, 11-9 and 4-4 in The newcomers show is a who are afraid of us — and we love represent- the Mid-American Conference, special performance put on liy ing BGSU." face Buffalo (9-13,1-7) tonight at young theater majors and first- Both Freddie and Frieda said that they were 7 p.m. BG returns to the court to time students to the University. big Falcon fans before but their experiences play Akron (8-12, 3-5) tomorrow It gives the Theater department as the University's mascots made them more night at 7 p.m, a chance to showcase young tal- passionate. Uuring the last meeting with ent. "Nothing compares with running out with Buffalo the Falcons took the Home, who also works as the football team before the games and seeing match in three games, high- an assistant professor at the thousands of screaming people, skating with lighted by a .365 hitting percent- University, said the newcomers the hockey team, or hearing our names yelled age. It was much of the same show is a great way for parents to across campus," both birds said. "It is some- against Akron as BG used offen- sec just what their first-year col- thing neariy impossible to describe." sive precision to take the match lege students are capable of. The campus's head volleyball coach, Denise in four. "A lot of parents want to see VanDeWallc thinks the birds add "another Falcons coach Denise Van IX' what the University is doing. dimension of fun" to the games, which she Walle said the team isn't inti- What are the students at the thinks is an important clement. mated if they happen to come University doing with their time "When IFreddie] is on the floor and the team into the match with a target on and how arc they sharing those slaps hands with him, they love it," she said. their backs. talents? I think parents want "They're involved and that makes the team "We know what we're sup- to see what students can do," think that they're one of us. It makes the atmo- posed to do right now," she said. Home said, adding that the show sphere around the start of the match light and "These are two matches that are also gives prospective students fun." very important to us, but they're a taste of the opportunities for VanDeWalle also believes that the birds con- important to them. That's the Theater majors at BGSU. tribute a lot of fun to the fans. interesting thing... OU has sepa- The entire performance, com- "The students and young community really rated themselves at 8-0. Eastern plete with dance and musical enjoy all the crazy and silly things they do IMichigan] is right there at 7-1. numbers in between the pieces, under those suits," she said. "Little kids love That next clump of teams knows is only one hour and 15 minutes Freddie and Frieda." that every match has become long. According to Home, the Some fans extend more than just friendly critical." performance is short enough to gestures to the birds. "You have to bring your A allow actors to spend time with "Frieda has gotten a few dates at the games," game every time you play," she their families after the show is continued. "You can't take a over. BIRDS, PAGE 11 team lightly. That's exactly when "It gives them lime to eat din- you'll get beat." ner, go to a quick show, and go BG is sitting in third place out and do odier activities with A LONG FLIGHT TO THE FALCONS' NEST behind Ohio and Miami in their sons and daughters," I lorne the MAC's East Division. The said. ■ Freddie Falcon was bom in ball game. Student Lite. 301 Union in Falcons, who were picked to fin- The show's three performanc- 1950, created by the brothers ■ Frieda emerged as "Mrs. February After an interview and ish fifth in the East during the es are today and tomorrow at of the Alpha Phi Omega frater- Falcon" on February 25,1966. audition process, next year's mas- preseason, are right where they 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. in nity. The first Freddie costume, a She came back in 1980 as cots will be chosen by the current expected to be at the midway Bryan Recital I lall. Tickets can be papier-mache head, made his Freddie's kid sister. Freddie and Frieda, Coach Mike point of the conference sched- purchased by calling the school's debut lanuary 16. 1950 a! the ■ Students interested in becom- Ginsburg and an alumni bird. ule, according to Van De Walle. DOR office at (419)372-8171. FJGSU vs. Ohio University basket- ing a mascot must apply in VOLLEYBALL, PAGE 12

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"Charlie and the director I im Burton remade the Hollow" (1999), and this year's The movie begins as Marty the With a cast that includes Chocolate Factory" 1971 classic "Willy Wonka and "Corpse Bride." The duo brings Zebra is having a mid-life crisis actors known for their comedic the Chocolate Factory." Rather a visually stunning film that Oil his 10th birthday. After failed talent, the film had the poten- than falling flat, it does what few surpasses the original in nearly attempts to liven up his act, pen- tial to be hilarious. However, other remakes have done — sur- every way. guins put the idea in Marty's the Ben Stiller humor that audi- pass iis original. Burton infuses the entire film head to escape from the zoo and ences have grown to love does As with the original, thisyear's with his own strange artistic live in the wild. not translate well into anima- "Charlie and the Chocolate design that is a trademark of all That night, as the other ani- tion. Stillcr'scharacter, Alex, was Factory" is an adaptation of of his films. Burton manages to mals sleep, Marly leave- the in no way responsible for any the novel by Hoald Dahl, which make "Charlie" even more col- Central Park Zoo. His friends funny lines. The voice of Alex features a poor boy getting the orful than the original film. Alex the Lion, Gloria the I lippo could have been done by any- chance to fulfill his dream of Depp proves to us once again and Merman the Giraffe soon one and it would not have made seeing Willy Wonka's legendary that he is one of the best actors discover that Marty is gone a difference. factory. working today as he adds more and venture Into the streets of Chris Rock, who voiced Marty Warner Bros. Studios Charlie, along with his grand- eccentricity to the character of Dreamworks Studios Manhattan to save him from the Zebra, also delivered a sub- father and four other children, Willy Wonka then Gene Wilder being caught and transferred to par performance that could have are taken on a whimsical jour- could ever hope to. That's not another zoo. been executed by any unknown ney through the magical factory. to say that Wilder did a bad job Instead of valiantly saving actor for far less pay. DreamWorks The original film featured playing Wonka — it's just after Marty, they are all caught and should have saved themselves I I I E3 Gene Wilder in the role of the seeing Depp's version, it's just sent to Africa. The spoiled ani- the money, lada I'inkett-Smith's eccentric Wonka. This new ver- hard to imagine Wonka being n mals, softened by their posh Gloria I he Hippo was underde- By Joseph Cunningham sion of the film lakes more from played any other way. By Angela Oolan lifestyle in New York, find them- veloped and immemorable. REPORTER the book than it does from the A few other things that are 11 MIRE selves in the wild, unsure how The only character whose Every year the local multiplexes original film, and as a result is changed in this remake are TAMI'A, I'la. — Directors Tim to take care of themselves and voice was well cast was Melman are filled with shoddy remakes much darker. the Oompa Loompas and their McGrath and Eric Darnell blaming each other for their pre- the Giraffe. David Schwimmer's of classics from our childhood, In the new version, the songs. In the original version, bring DreamWorks' latest dicament shaky, high-pitched whine was and they normally leave us won- dynamic duo of Burton and all of the Oompa Loompas were computer animation release "Madagascar" is less about the excellent for the hypochondriac dering why a Filmmaker would lolinny Depp team up once played by different actors. But "Madagascar" to theaters, fea- problems the animals face in humor. even attempt to try and improve again, after films like Tidward turing celebrity voices such as the wild and more about their on a classic. This past summer, Scissorhands" 11990), "Sleepy CHARLIE. PAGE 12 Chris Rock and Ben Stiller. struggling friendships. MADAGASCAR,PAGE 12

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By Stephanie Guigrju ties who achieved a 3.0 GI'A last departments and student advi- "lEach yearl there are a lot and a raffle of donated items showing that the breakfast is REPORTER semester will receive a certifi- sors, said In.in F.nriquez, the of really proud parents." said including tickets to the football motivating students to academ- Wheaties may call itself the cate of academic excellence in coordinator of special programs Kacquel Colon, junion. who has game. ic excellence, he said. breakfast ofchampions, but over the company of their families forCMAI. attended and performed at sev- The Breakfast of Champions, "Programs like this need to 4(lt) students at the University and friends tomorrow. Grayson said she liked that the eral breakfasts. held each semester, was start- exist to encourage all minori- know there's a "Breakfast of "It makes me feel honored different University officials would "My parents didn't go to col- ed in spring 1999 to encour- ties — not just ethnic — to con- Champions" with a more ful- that my work paid off," said be at the breakfast, because she lege, so it makes them a lot age academic excellence and tinue to search out educational filling prize than any found in a Asha (irayson. a sophomore would stand out and IK- recog- more proud to be a part of the to encourage critical support opportunities and avenues to cereal box. thanks to the t entei who was invited to the event. "It nized in front of them. little things like this," she said. networks of family and friends. success," Hnriquez said. "So for Multicultural & Academic makes me want to keep doing Because it is held over Family The event will include a for- F.nriquez said. eventually, they take their Initiatives. well." Weekend, the fall semester mal breakfast buffet, musical The breakfast has seen a rightful place as recognized, Ai a recognition breakfast In Over 20 VIPs on campus will Breakfast of Champions also entertainment, two speakers, noticeable increase of qualified successful, and contributing the Union Ballroom, histori- also be in attendance includ- shows students dieir support sys- an opportunity to donate to students in the past two semes- members of our very diverse cally underrepresented minori- ing vice presidents, directors of tem. the Hurricane Katrina cause ters from the past three years. society." Team expects home advantage i 'Charlie' satisfies with difference

separating "Charlie" from the VOLLEYBALL. (ROM PAGE 10 over Akron and Buffalo on the they're at home should give the CHARLIE, FROM PAGE 11 Burton took a well written road, and a disappointing loss team an advantage going into screenplay by lohn August (Big 1971 version. Will, give or lake a few wins to Eastern |Michigan|. the matches. in this version, all of them are Fishl that remains very faith- While it isn't perfect, "Charlie and losses. "1 just think right now ... "I think we're pumped wit played by actor Deep Hoy. who ful to Dahl's novel, and added a and the Chocolate Factory" is "1 think thai we've done for the team we have and the what we can do against these is digitally copied so that there rather bizarre sense of humor to an enjoyable film that just about OK." she said "We bad a big schedule we've had them play two teams," she said. "It'll be are dozens of clones of him on make"CharlieandtheChocolate anyone can enjoy. win OVW Ball State, which was early on, this is just about right." even more helpful with the fans screen at the same time. Factory" a film that is not only Burton does a nice job recreat- great. We had a disappointing she said. "If we weren't 4-4, and ihe crowd behind us. Also, the songs that Oompa enjoyable to kids but people of ing the world from Roald Dahl's loss to Miami and Northern maybe we'd be 5-3." "We definitely have to play Loompas sing has changed. In all ages as well. bookand the movie should leave llllinoisl ... A disappointing Senior Emily Manser said the our best game to beat these two the original they were all pretty While it sometimes strays the audience satisfied when all is loss III Toledo, a good win over way the falcons performed in teams, but 1 think we can do much the same, just the tune away from the important parts said and done. And while there Central [Michigan), a good win the first meetings and the fact changed a little bit. of the story by delving too much may be some debate as to which Now, composer Danny into Wonka's past, it still man- version is better, it is undeni- F.lfman's songs are different ages to keep the film fresh so able that this updated version and unique. The new songs jam that you don't sit there feeling of the kid's classic rises above themselves into your head as like you have seen certain things most other movie remakes out Lots to do over family weekend you hear them. before. Burton does a nice job there now.

EVENTS, FROM PAGE 9 old Union Tickets: $2 adults/$l children 9 a.m.-S:30 p.m. (payable at the door) Noon-1:30 p.m. Go shopping in the University Bryan Recital Hall. Moore Music Honors Student Association Books/ore Arts Center Luncheon Penguins can't save African flick Reservations required, limited 11a.m. capacity Call University Honors 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. MADAGASCAR. FROM PAGE II "Madagascar"^ animation look like he is the same species Bowling Green Historic Downtown Everything You Wanted to Program Office, 419-372-8504. was fun. Over-exaggerated fea- as the other lemurs. Tours Know About the BGSU Greek Harshman Common Space The film's only laugh-out- tures and unique animation After banking on "Shrek Learn the history and architecture Community! loud lines are had by the mon- make the animals interesting 2," one of the latest in a line downtown Contact the Office ol Greek Affairs, 2 p.m. keys and penguins, which are and adorable. of animated films to include Meet at the Intormation Center, 419-372-2581. Common Reading Experience not in the movie enough — only The small, fuzzy lemur with adult humor, the creators tried first floor of Union. 10 minutes 316 Union Discussion: The Kite Runner the beginning and the end. big, round eyes made the audi- to follow suit in "Madagascar." before the scheduled departure. Dimling Family Lounge, 3rd Floor Other than the penguins' one- ence coo. References to works such as 11 a in 3 p.m. Union liners, the film was filled with The only problem with the "American Beauty," "Lord of the 11 a.m. World Student Association attempts to get cheap laughs, animation concerns Cedric the Flies" and "Cast Away," to name Young People's Concert: All Dem International Fair 2-4 p.m. though fans of fart jokes and Entertainer's character. While it a few, will surely only be caught Bones Booths display clothing and Academic Enhancement 20th Looney Tunes slapstick will may be assumed that it is sup- by adult viewers. Features William Mathis and the cultural artifacts from many Anniversary rejoice. The kids in the theater posed to resemble the actor, the While these scenes could Trombone Ensemble. The show is countries. Enjoy ethnic foods and Celebrate 20 years of assisting thought it was great, but to an lemur instead looks like a cross produce a solitary chuckle from appropriate tor ages 5-12 years entertainment. students at BGSU. Free and open older audience it could seem between a Furby and Gizmo adults, overall they are, like the tired. from Gremlins. He doesn't even humor, somewhat tired.

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thick rock'hits JMJ^ IF YOU GO WHAT: Parent and Family Programs with UA0 present Easy Street John Heffron

Two female singer/ WHERE: Lenhart Grand songwriters to Laughs Ballroom, room 202 in the perform tonight h fc Student Union By Man Manning WHEN: Tomorrow at 9:30 p.m. REPORTER If the terms "Indie chick rock" COST: $10 had a face, Kristy Hanson would lx' the poster child. whole FOR MORE INFO: Go to www. With her acoustic guitar bgsu.edu/studentlife/organiza- in hand, and her boyfriend tions/uao Mike Chiaburu pounding on bass, the duo presents various styles of music in a stream of intimate perfor- mances that Easy Street Cafe will host tonight. The performance will be part of the "2005 Indie Girl Tour." "Indie Girl" is a network of family female musicians throughout the country, coming together Comedian John Heffron to share and to perform their own style of music, under to take stage at Union for the radar of the mainstream Family Weekend music scene. Easy Street Cafe will host two of the members of the By Dan Myers "Indie Girl" Network. Kristy ASSISTANT PUISE EDITOR Hanson and Dawn Xiana At the age of 18, John Heffron stepped Moon. into stage lights for the first time to deliver Kristy 1 Ianson. a Cleveland a comedy routine in his hometown of native, started her musical Detroit. journey at the age of 10. Eighty-four miles away and 15 years "I approached music in a later, a more experienced — and more different way," Hanson said. well-known — Heffron will take the slage She began with a vocal back- at BGSU's Student Union tomorrow ground atid appeared in the night, headlining the University's Family school choir before eventu- Weekend activities. ally singing solos. "I'm looking forward to performing at It wasn't until the age of the flattest campus," Heffron said in an Hluiiraiion by II Pastors BGNew 15, that she received her first Interview making a jab at the Bowling guitar. Green landscape. "I immediately started writ- According to Raquel Dalton, director He always knew he'd do "[In five years] He gained those col- Tonight Show with lay Leno" and possibly ing my own songs when I got of the University Activities Organization, something creative, he said. lege experiences at BGSU's a TV sitcom. my guitar," Hanson said. I leffron was specially chosen for Family But it wasn't until, at I hope to be conference rival Eastern "I'm working with ABC on doin' my own With the Indigo Girls as an Weekend. age 18, he stepped onto working on my Michigan University. sitcom," llefrron said. "It'll probably be influence, she began craft- "We're working with a group on campus that comedy club stage in By the time he gradu- loosely based on my life." ing her songwriting. Hanson allied Parent and Family Programs, who's Detroit that he knew his fifth season.... ated, Heffron was already In five years, Heffron said he hopes to be sponsoring it," Dalton said. "|We] wanted calling. Or, I could be entrenched in comedy. working on the fifth season of that show. 6IRLS. PAGE 15 to bring a family-friendly comedian and "The first time I went on "When 1 graduated from "II'd like to| go into Best Buy and pick I leffron is family friendly." stage I did really well," he working at UPS college I was making up seasons one through three on DVD," 1 leffron said the clean image is really the said, adding that it's like, — nothing's enough money las a come- he said. only way he could go. "the universe |is| kind of dian|, so I was like, 'Why "Or," he said with a teasing inflection "I tried to be a little dirtier but it never pushing you toward the really written in would I wanna work at a in his voice, "I could be working at UPS THE PULSE really worked for me," he said. "Maybe it's way you're supposed to go." stone."" day job now?' "he said. — nothing's really written in stone." how I look. I look pretty clean-cut." Heffron describes his Also, he joked, there's no lamie Howe, freshman, is a fan of BRIEFING Heffron, 33, first became interested in brand of comedy as pretty manual labor involved. Heffron's and is excited that he's perform- THE BG NEWS comedy at a young age observational. JOHN HEFFRON, COMEDIAN While not manual labor, ing at BG. Vision brings in act "When 1 was like 12 or 13,1 was really into "Things I did in college all his hard work has "He has a lot of energy on stage and he stand-up comics," he said. "Every time like taking exams, dealing with room- brought Heffron success — he's landed makes you wanna watch him," I lowe said. for comedy tonight there was a comedian on theTonighl Show mates, just things that people can relate a half-hour special on "Comedy Central lade Esteban Estrada will or David Letterman, I'd watch them." to," he said. Presents," several appearances on "The HEFFRON,PAGE 15 perform his theatrical work of "ICONS: I.esbian and Gay History of the World vol. 1" tonight. The show will take place in 228 Multipurpose Room in the I Inion and starts at 8 p.m. The event is brought to you Chili Chalis cooks a little comedy by Vision and the IBGTA-Q Resource Center. Easy Street hosts liner — all nationally acclaimed make them." comedians. Chalis has a long list of notewor- Forrest Creason nationally known acts The comics kept the audi- thy career opportunities he has for entertainment ence in a continuous uproar been graced with since the start of Golf Course gives with jokes about anything from his stint as a comedian in 1979. By Chelci Howard Burger King to Dual Doppler Chalis was the former head discounts REPORTER Discounts will be given this weather radars, while at the writer for "The Tonight Show weekend at Forrest Creason Students and citizens alike same time expressing their love with lay Leno" and a contribut- Golf Course. shuffled up the stairs of the for their occupation. ing writer to the "Mother Goose When you visit the driving Easy Street Cafe to Grumpy And a love for one's occupa- and Grimm" comic strip. Daves's Pub on Tuesday night, range, buy one bucket of golf tion could not be better exem- Regardless of former or cur- l>alls and get one free, valid all possessing the same need plified than by Chili Chalis, the rent jobs, Chalis is totally con- only with a student ID. — escape. head I i ner of the Tuesday show. tent with his chosen profession. Also, family members Whether it be through laugh- "I knew Steve (Sabo) and I "I love it," he said. "I also loving of University students can ter or through a pitcher of beer, liked this little room," Chalis teaching. It is a new path for me, Cirumpy Dave's Pub Comedy said. "\ was also in the area. I'm but I want to do it until the day I receive the student rate when Night provided the patrons with actually teaching comedy at the accompanied by a University die. I'm writing, and doing stand student the necessary tools to achieve University of Michigan in Ann up, and 1 get to come to great For tee rimes or directions, their cause. Arbor. He knew I was in the area places like Bowling Green." call (419) 372-2674. More than 45 people listened so he booked me here." The audience also enjoyed i ntent ly as a welcom i ng message The class Chalis speaks of is a Chalis' stay in Bowling Green. came over the sound system. revolutionary idea in the com- Shawna Neal, senior, was in An announcer advised the edy world, as the idea of actually attendance at the show. Union hosts free audience to "put their cell teaching comedy is a relatively "This was a fantastic show," she movies tomorrow phones on vibrate and their new theory. said. "Everyoneshouldcomesee Photo Provided The Union will be hosting vibrators on beep." "Thecourscisasix-weekcourse at least one, because you will get STAND UP: Chili Chalis headlined a three-member stand up performance two free movies tomorrow. Steve Sabo, producer of the and then they have a graduation hooked. This is the best thing to downtown Tuesday night at Easy Street Cafe. Starting at 7 p.m., admis- Comedy Night and CEO of night where they can invite their do in Bowling Green, especially sion to "Madagascar" is free. Inside (oke Productions, seized friends and family. on a Tuesday night." Dog — noted for work on "The around what his audience is "Charlie and the Chocolate the stage and made the audi- "At this graduation, they can Chalis isn't the only person Bob and Tom Radio Show" — reacting to, even if he didn't Factory" will show next at 9:30 ence aware of the lineup. present about five minutes of gracing the stage under Grumpy will be barking jokes at a venue originally intend for it to go that p.m. The comedians there includ- material that they have learned," Dave's watchful eye. near you. way. He's one of those guys who The movies can be seen ed special guest Claude Stewart, Chalis said. "Class is a good Sabo is committed to bring- "Jer Dog lets the audience dic- you don't know what he's going in room 206 in the Union newcomer Mike Deskins as place to start because it saves a ing in nationally-known acts tate the show," Sabo said. "He to do." Theater. an opening act and long-time lot of time. I tell them about the every Tuesday, and this Tuesday will start something, see the faucer Chili Chalis as the head- mistakes I've made so they don't is no different as The Mighty Jer reaction, and mold his show CHILI, PAGE 15

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From: Findlay, Ohio STEPHANIE SWIGER DSOPHOMORE Age: 20 How do you think the season Major: Political Science has gone so far? I think so far, it's been a good season. We're Minor: Interpersonal a young team, and we thought Communications that might affect us a little bit, but we've beaten some really What CD is your CO player strong teams that we weren't right now? "Frank Sinatra's sure if we were going to be able It's about time a local band gain It seems that recently, Nintendo The (International) Noise Every October, we are fed a slew some notoriety for putting out has been putting more and Conspiracy'slatestalbum,"Armcd Greatest I lits" to beat them. We really have ofhorror films in order to capital- the potential to do well, so it's good music and Bancroft does more sports into their Super Love." is a politically fueled rock ize on tile fact that Halloween is just that with their new CD, "The Mario franchise. and roll accomplishment. right around the comer. Most of What's your favorite TV show? been a good season so far. Melophobic Solution" a mixture So far, we have seen "Mario T(I)NC, has crafted a stunning them have a tendency to simply "1 Love LULV' reruns of insane guitars, powerful beats Tennis," "Mario Coir and now and unique piece of work. The be a rip off or remake of some- What are some favorite and true lyrics reaching to listen- "Mario Superstar Baseball." band fuses their songs with polit- thing we have seen before, What was the last book you moments of yours from this ers in various ways. This latest game in the long- ical statements, but since the)' "The Fog" is no different from read? "Angels and Demons," year? Well I'd have to say that Bancroft's music goes the way running Mario franchise has are genuine, it doesn't sound like these. by Dan Brown the best times with the team of Weezer and let but also puts you starting a baseball team of preaching. The movie is a remake of lohn are definitely the bus (tries; their own unique twist to stand nine players and competing The album starts off with an Carpenter's 1980 version, and What's the last movie you some crazy stuff always seems on their own. against other Mario characters energetic sqng called "Black while it is not an exact carbon saw? Must love Dogs," I went to happen. Two of our girls Bancroft is made up of Andrew in order to work your way up to, Mask." This song sets the tone of copy of the original film, it does with my team. hide up in the bins, up on the Hutchinson (vocals/guitar), of course, Bowser. the album. All of the songs that follow much of the same story as sides of the bus, and that's Brett Duffy (guitar/vocals), Dave "Mario Superstar Baseball" is follow it are equally fun, ener- the original and uses many of the What's your favorite thing to always really tunny. But I think Nemel (bass/vocals) and Mark about what you would expect getic and inspired. same plot elements. do on-campus? I drink going beating Ball State at Ball .State Poseler (drums/vocals). from a Mario game — it's very Though most politically ori- "The Fog" tells the story of a to hang out at the Union with had to have been the high- "The Melophobic Solution" kid-orientated and is easy to ented songs tend to be boring group of ghosts getting their my teammates. | We] just go light of the season. We hadn't doesn't allow time to regroup pick up. and more about politics than revenge on the town that get food and hang out and be beaten them in 13 years and it between songs because each The visuals are in no way good music, this isn't so with betrayed them 100 years earlier. silly. was just really fon to share tliat track fits the album individually revolutionary, but are about on the song "Communist Moon," Despite this, the film manages with all the teammates. to give the CD immense variety, par for most other games. The which reveals the band's ide- to find a way to be inferior to the How about your favorite thing something that has been lost over level designs separate it from the ology through the lyrics "Lets original in just about every single off-campus? I think going What do you still want to the years in the music business. other baseball games with vari- all share our dreams under a way possible. The remake is in shopping, just finding a mall accomplish with the rest of What's ideal about Bancroft's ous obstacles in the playing field Communist moon." no way frightening and it has somewhere and going to buy the season? I think every year, music is every member contrib- that both help and hinder your According to die band's Web extremely poor acting from the tilings. you want to win the MAC, you utes lyrically and vocally to the progress depending on whether site, www.internationalnoise. cast as well. want to have that goal. But I The film seems to take the think more so than anything band. you are pitching or hitting. com, the band formed in Sweden What's your favorite food? somewhat decent story of the we just want to play the very Tracks like "Worst Mistake," When you first pick up the in 1998. Their sound is best Chcez-lts of pizza. "Stealing fete" and "The Hookup" original and inject it with obvi- best that we can and get bet- game, it plays like most other described as a combination of let, ous scares and the overuse of show Bancroft has promise to baseball games that are out there. At Hie Drive-ln. and AC/DC. ter just have fun together and special effects to try and top the What's your favorite Web site? enjoy our time logether. grow and reach out to more fans The only difference is that even Legendary music producer eBaum's World. in other states than Ohio. original, but falls flat in doing so. at the beginning levels the other Hick Rubin took charge of "Armed Ihe filmmakers didn't even try "Stealing Pate" is for every col- teams are better than you in every Love." Rubin's unique blend of What's happening this week to change the story too much How about your dream for the volleyball team? Well lege freshman and senior adapt- way, from batting to fielding. slightly polished sound and raw from the original; they just rear- Job? I would love to work in ing to their new surroundings Despite this, it is easy to find energy makes this album feel this weekend, we are play- ranged the events a little bit. Washington. I'd love to be a ing Buffalo and Akron. The and trying to survive in the world yourself wanting to continue fresh every time it's listened to. While lohn Carpenter's ver- senator or a representative in outside of the University. playing it despite watching the lead singer Dennis Lyxzen Mid-American Conference sion of "The Fog" has become the I louse, or just be a politi- is a weird conference. There The last track on The other teams come back from sings with intensity and gives a cult classic in the period of cian in general Melophobic Solution, "Closer," is three down in the bottom of the the tracks of "Armed I/we" a new, are definitely no... games you time since its release, this version can count any team out of. a peculiar song that starts off slow last inning While it's not the best focused energy. is doomed to run on the Sci-Fi What's it like to start for the but has great guitar solos and har- game that's out there right now, "Armed Love" is an energetic We beat both teams a couple channel for all eternity, and that's team? It's really exciting, but weekends ago, but the)- both monic vocals from Hutchinson Mario Superstar Baseball is a fun album that is inspired and enter- exactly where it should stay. it's a big responsibility too, just throughout the five-minute song. and addicting game that, while taining. i'dINC has created a ter- arc the kind of teams you have It would be nice to say there is because there are 13 girls on to still watch out for. Ifthey It's a great ending to a great frustrating at limes, manages to rific rock and roll album that is a bright spot in this black cloud the team, and if you're on the album. keep you coming back for more. politically fueled, but never dull. have a good night, and you're of a movie, hut there simply isn't. floor, you're expected to do not in your "A" game, they can well and to do your job and be —Justin /elm —Joe Cunningham —Mike Robinson —loeQiniiiiigliain get you, so we're always ready effective, and if you're not, you to take the floor and play our can expect to not be starting! best against them. Laughter rings loud Clooney taigeted by threats from national acts George Clooney may carpet since he decided four "Good Night, and Good that the State Department was CHILI, FROM PAGE 14 TV, movies—people are editing years ago to let his political Luck" is a black-and-white film "infested" wild communists, it down. anger some with film opinions be known. with a documentary feel that lie became notorious for his Sabo is also committed to "With comedy, the person on about McCarthyism His public battles with talk- explores the epic on-air battles communist witch hunts, which bringing the best of the best to stage stands alone, Comedy is show host Bill O'Reilly and his in the early 1950s between the ultimately led to his censure Bowling Green, as he has lined the last medium where peo- By Barry Koltnow vocal opposition to the Bush junior senator from Wisconsin by the Senate in 1954. He died up some shining stars in the ple can say what they mean KRT administration's stance in the and legendary CBS newsman three years later of complica- realm of comedy for upcoming without recourse. It can be LOS ANGELES—When George days leading up to the war in Edward R. Murrow. Veteran tions from alcoholism. appearances. anything you want it to be at Clooney unveiled his new Iraq stilted a deep-seated ani- actor David Strathairn plays "There are a whole lot of con- "We try to get a that moment." he movie "Good Night, and Good mosity in some circles. Murrow-, Clooney plays CBS servatives who would agree that different type of added. Luck" on the opening night of Clooney said he disagrees with news producer Fred Friendly McCarthy was a jerk, regard- comic every show "Comedy Comedy nights the New York Film Festival, it tliosewhosaythatactorsshouldn'l and McCarthy plays himself less of whether he was right we have," Sabo is the last at Grumpy Dave's looked pretty much like any speak out on political issues. through archival footage. or wrong about communism," said. "Chris Bumes other star-studded Clooney "I do not believe that actors In two test screenings, Clooney said. "The point is that and Steve Bruner medium start at 9 p.m. and are located right premiere. should hold a press conference Clooney said, a number of audi- none of these people who he — who had his own where There was an endless stream to announce their views, but if ence members complained that accused were allowed to face Showtime special above Easy Street people can Cafe. The cover is of beautiful people in designer they are asked a question, they the "actor" playing McCarthy their accuser. — is coming. This clothes parading down the red is the only place say what $5, but with a valid have every right to answer that was not realistic and that his "Quite frankly, I find what where professional student ID, the carpet. There were hordes of question. All of the political performance was "over the lop." happened at that time to be comics are brought they mean price is reduced to photographers and celebrity •views you've heard me espouse "1 thought it was essential to similar to what is happening in every week with without $3. This show is for journalists on hand to record have been answers to questions approach it the way Murrow today in the Padilla case (lose TV, radio and writ- ages 18 and older. the moment for posterity and a I have been asked in interviews. did." Clooney said. "1 let Padilla is a U.S. citizen being ing credits." recourse." More informa- rack of glossy magazines. There "I have no regrets about any- McCarthy hang himself with held by the government as a ter- was a lavish party afterwards. thing I have said," he added. "In his own words. If I didn't do it rorist but has not been charged For these reasons, STEVE SABO, COMIC tion about upcom- Sabo encouraged ing shows and And, of course, there were the fact, I would be embarrassed thai way, it would have allowed with a crime). He might very everyone to come events can be death threats, warningClooney today if I hadn't spoken up." the audience to dismiss the well be a terrorist, but that's no) to Grumpy Dave's Pub and found on Steve Sabo's Web site, that he wouldn't live through Clooney s new film, which he entire movie because the actor the issue. If he is a criminal, he experience a comedy night. www.stevesabo.com. the night if he showed up. directed and co-wrote, could had over-acted.' is entitled to the same rights "Stand up comedy is unap- Those interested in obtain- The ominous threats have stir angry feelings even more, at Elected in 1946, McCarthy as any other criminal. If he Is a preciated," Sabo said. "It is ing more information about become as much a part of a least among fans of the late Sen. rose to prominence in a 1950 prisoner of war, he is ent itled to the only true art form any- Chili Chalis' comedy semi- Clooney premiere as the red loseph McCarthy. speech in which he asserted his Geneva Convention rights.'' more. Everything else has gone nars can learn more at www. incredibly corporate — music, chilimax.com.

Comedian Easy Street gets earful of indie rock GIRLS. FROM PAGE 14 ing all the venues in town and Hanson — like DiFranco — is began writing her own songs. MISSING Heffron satires eventually finding a bass player more tuned into her acoustic Promoter for Easy Street, took guitar lessons from a jazz to accommodate her music, her performance rather than plug- Dave Harper, said the "Indie broad range of guitarist, but also learned from boyfriend. ging in and playing electric. Girl Tour" will follow the cafd's listening to other artists, mostly The duo joined the "Indie "There's just something about tradition of providing various audiences folk musicians. Girl," network and began play- acoustic instruments that I love," styles of music to aud iences. Hanson then attended the ing with other female artists. Hanson said. "It's also portable, "We like to promote all types HEFFROH, FROM PAGE 14 University of Michigan, where The "Indie Girl," networks so you can play it anywhere like of music, any given Friday," she srudied voice and English. main purpose is to present to a friends' living rooms. It's an Harper said. "He's just really funny," she said. As she furthered her studies, audiences around the world all-acoustic sound." The folk style music that "Like, one of his jokes will hit any- she also furthered her musical that great music sometimes lies Hanson will share the stage Hanson and bassists Chiaburu body, they're very broad." development by playing music under the surface mainstream tonight with another Michigan perform is a style some students As of yesterday, UAO sold 6,000 with other musicians — mostly music provides. Alumni, Dawn Xiana Moon. may not be familiar with. tickets to the show. males who admired her ralents, "I want people to know what Moon, who was born in "It is new music, and I urge "That's 60 percent sold," said coining her sound as "chick great independent music is out Singapore, took a little different people to do Something differ- Dalton, "which, by industry stan- rock." there ... off the beaten path, route in her musical escapade, ent on a Friday night," Hanson dards is a successful show. We're "It's kind of a tongue-in-cheek not typical pop music," I Ianson learning piano at 5. said. really pleased." way to describe my music," said. In high school, she earned It will be a night of indepen- disappears and has to Tickets remain on sale today Hanson said, "It's kind of a Hanson said every female, numerous prizes for her piano, dent music and an introduction for $10. They can be purchased joke." independent artist out there flute and voice talents. into "chick rock." The "Indie on the Web at http:/ /bgsu.music- With her "chick rock" sound, looks at Ani DiFranco as the It wasn't until college thai she Girl Tour," show is free and the year today.com or. at the information she ventured into the venues most successful female musi- picked up guitar, abandoning show is open to those 21 and desk in the Union. that surround Ann Arbor, play- cian out there. herclassically trained root^.and older.

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