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Project begins GAS AND GO cancer STOLEN GAS EPIDEMIC RISES IN BG research Human Genome Project hopes to find a cure to cancer. By Carrie Whitaket THEFT NUMBERS FLOW UPHILL fOITOR IN-CHIEF
Gas thefts have Glancing toward the ceiling, climbed steadily speaking in a soft voice, Melissa over the last three Kestaino tells the story of losing years. her mother to cancer a year ago. She misses her laugh. In Restaino's mind no one should suffer the way her mother did. Get the lull details on prices at "Watching someone go This problem is just as prevalent across the country tify the person pumping." the pump. PAGE 3 through that ... I can't even as it is in Ohio. According to Convenience Store News, Another remedy to prevent drive-offs is to initialize pre- describe that pain," Restaino, a Gas prices aren't the only thing that's been on the rise Quiktrip, a company based in Tulsa, Okla. has been hit pay for pump purchases. While many gas stations across senior at the University said. "It's lately. hard with an increase in drive-offs. Last year, its 400 stores the country have switched to prepay as the only way to almost as emotionally painful to watch, and I think if they could Theft cases have also reached uncharted territory, lost a combined $12 million in gas theft incidents. pay for gasoline, Speedway refuses to go that route. according to the Bowling Green Mice Division. Over the Casey said even if one person leaves the pump without "We don't like to do prepay because it's not convenient come up with something to fix it last three years, the number of thefts in Bowling Green paying, it becomes a problem since it affects the overall to our customers," Casey said. "Customers like the ability — well — that would be great." have increased each year going from 829 in 2002, to 905 in price of gas, which is one reason why gas prices continue to fill up, and go inside if they u".mt to grab a cappuccino A cure may not be the direct 2003 and up to 985 in 2004. to increase or a doughnut and then use their credit card." goal of a newly-proposed In many ways the higher price for gasoline has had a lot "The people drive off those losses come from the Votava said as technology advances it will be even cancer research project, but to do with the increase in thefts. bottom of the company and it's made up in some way," tougher for people to get away with stealing gas. people who support it hope it "Most of our thefts are, in fan, drive-offs from gas Casey said. "There will be an incremental cost and it's "I think many of the gas stations have taken a very may be a result. stations," Bowling Green Chief of Police Thomas Votava reflected in what our customers pay." tough policy on drive-offs now," Votava said. "Eventually Project developers have said. "We get a lot of calls from major stores such as For example, stealing gas is very similar to shoplifting in these people will become aware" dubbed it the Human Cancer Wal-Mart and Meijer which account for a large portion of a clothing store But Casey said there is a misconception The law in Ohio states that anyone who steaks gas Genome Project. The project's goal is to determine the DNA thefts in the city, but gas theft is number one." within our society that views it differently. can lose their license for six months. According to City sequence of thousands of tumor But along with higher gas prices, there is a more "People are shoplifting jeans from the Gap," she said. "If Prosecutor Matt Reger, people who get caught for noticeable loss in the pockets of gas stations when you have an SUV right now $50 to fill it up is not out of the samples. Currently there are 50 stealing gas in Bowling Green are also charged with a major types of cancer. their fuel is stolen. Many gas stations in Bowling Green, realm, so it's about the same amount But we don't seem to misdemeanor offense and can spend up to a year in jail Once completed, the informa- including the Speedway, located on 1650 East Wooster have as much success with police in prosecuting them." along with up to $ 1,000 in fines. tion cc:\<) h'*'', >r! r\c -> d^tn1: i-r Street, have run into this problem. Linda Casey, While it is difficult to apprehend those who steal Votava said by making the puoiic aware ol uaui to look at the mutations that lead spokesperson for Marathon Ashland, the parent gasoline there are currently steps being made to make the consequences there is a greater chance that theft wB to the different kinds of cancer. company of Speedway, said more money is taken because process easier in the near future. deteriorate in the future. The American Cancer Society it now costs more for a gallon of gas. "(Speedway) has outside cameras and many of them "Theft is a crime of opportunity and I think we need to estimates 1,372,910 Americans "If it's $1.50 a gallon and you put in 10 gallons and drive are digital," Casey said. "Soon they will all be digital which do more in the way of education to minimize it," Votava off we lose $15," Casey said "But if it's $2.00 a gallon and 10 allows for computer enhancement so we can very easily said. "There are things that the public can be'| gallons are taken we lose $20." determine license plate numbers, car models, even iden- order to deter these thefts that are taking pl.u a" CANCER, PAGE 2 Language Learning Center connects University to the world Renovated language Center, a newly-renovated, skills or to record their speak- ing and writing skills for the for- reopened in May 2003. The time. The old lab had only four multimedia facility that serves ing. Teachers use the multime- eign language they are learning. high-tech classroom was opened electrical outlets lab in University Hall the language departments. The dia classroom to conduct classes, The center also allows students in the 1960s, and then was moved The new lab features 15 sees increased usage. center helps to provide a place where students get the chance to who are learning English as a to Mosley Hall in 2002 for the inch flat-screen iMacs that are where students taking one learn more about the language second language to come in and year during renovation. The capable of any digital media and of the nine languages that the they're learning hands-on. use the audio-active comput- renovation project was funded language. Instead of using ByJutoe DiFranco ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR University offers, can go and get Laura Simmons, a freshman at ers or mp3 recording systems to by a $90,000 grant from the Ohio cassettes, the local server hosts On the third Door of University extra practice. the University, believes the center have time and get help learning Board of Regents and 5150,000 digitized copies of all needed Hall lies a secret place most stu- The Language Learning helps her when preparing for a the language. in facility improvements from audio clips. New TVs were pur- dents are not aware of. It's a place Center has three main areas: the Spanish test. Ron Skulas, the Capital Planning. chased along with an LCD pro- of quiet and peacefulness, with listening center, the computer- "The test questions the lab coordinator of the LLC was hired The new LLC has many chang- jector for the classroom. The new Spanish music playing softly in ized multimedia classroom and offers help out before our Spanish by the University in September es from the old lab. The old lab lab is also more comfortable. the background. It's a place deco- the video viewing area. Students tests," Simmons said. "And I like 2001. Within eight months of used cassette tape decks from The LLC coordinates programs rated with 16 flags strung from the who want to come in on their the music" his hiring, Skulas had begun the the 1960s and 70s. They had 14 with professors who teach for- ceiling from various countries. own time may use the listening Students can come to the LLC renovation project. inch TV/VCR sets and there were It's the Language Learning center to work on their Internet to practice their listening, view- The LLC was renovated and fewer languages offered at that LEARNING, PAGE 2 Keating argues for planned parenthood CRAM! SKara Ohngren Academy — an all-girl, private "Anyone can come in with- one in five college students knows PORTER Catholic schooL out parental permission and get someone who has contracted an "I personally think people my age Keating'-, hopes are not reflected services," Blaine said. "I know SID while attending college 68 should just practice abstinence" in today's society, according to an after we left Bowling Green, that percent of those students who Many college students would article issued by Infection Control was a huge problem for high have had unprotected sex while in say this is a rather bold claim com- Today — an online source school students." college do not believe they are at ing from a college sophomore dedicated to increasing awareness Each year, Planned Parenthood- risk for contracting an STD. In fact, However, Caroline Keating about the spread of infection. A affiliated health centers nation- almost half of all sexually active insists: "I dont think you should survey of college students living wide provide high-quality, afford- students, 49 percent, have never have sex before you are married, away trom home reported more able reproductive health care been tested for one. and that's a huge Catholic stand than half, 56 percent, have been and sexual health information to "To me, birth control, point I don't agree with abortion; sexually active while at college nearly five million women, men parenting and everything are just I don't think you should ever take Of these, a majority, 73 percent, and teens, states its Web site. a part of life" Blaine says. "I don't someone's life" reported having unprotected sex Most affiliates offer think anyone should be embar- She said these reasons led her increasing the risk of contracting confidential family planning, rassed for having care" to the conclusion that a Planned sexually transmitted diseases. birth control, pregnancy testing, Toledo is home to the closest Parenthood in Bowling Green is University students need gynecological care, emergen- Planned Parenthood affiliate yet not essential. a confidential haven where cy contraception, HIV testing this may be a burden to University Keating, bom and raised in appropriate safe-guards and and abortions. Perhaps most students who do not own a car Cincinnati and a student at the services that will protect the importantly, Planned Parenthood on campus. A few years ago, the University, attributes many of her individual's sexual health are attempts to provide all services Bowling Green affiliate was forced Julie DiFranco BGNews views concerning sexual activity available, said Bren Blaine, at the lowest possible cost and to shut down due to a lack of TIME FOR COFFEE: Senior Lauren Cappuzzello and Junior Brent to her dose tics with religion. She executive director of Planned accepts private insurance Vogel work on their Public Relations project in the Hayes Hall attended high school at St Ursula Parenthood of Northwest Ohio According to the ICT Web site, PLANNED,PAGE 2 Computer Lab last night.
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Health Center addresses student pregnancy concerns Project targets deadly inheritances CANCER, FROM PAGE 1 abnormalities in DNA sequence, stop growing at the body's A key reason to start the PLANNED, FROM PAGE 1 said. "I think if people are going to take the risk to be sexually according to the Sanger Institute, instructions like normal cells project now is that the cost of palrons coming in for services, active, they should know before- will be diagnosed with cancer a genome research institute do," Marsa explained. sequencing has dropped, offi- according to Blaine hand where they need to go if this year. For Restaino's family, in England. When we are babies, genes in cials said. Sequencing is the "I went to Planned they need help." this possibility became a reality, These abnormalities the body give signals to the cells process of determming the exact Parenthood when I first start- "I have heard that students four years ago. can cause mistakes in cell to grow. Then, once we reach order of the 3 billion chemical ed taking birth control in high have had trouble getting In the end of her senior reproduction beginning with adulthood, genes tell the body building blocks that make up the school," says Michael Carriaga, a appointments at the Health year in high school, Restaino cells that are exposed carcino- to stop growing. These are often DNA of the 24 different human freshman. "I found it pretty odd Center," Blaine said. "There remembers the day she came gens or mutagens — found in called suppressor genes, Marsa chromosomes. that there wasn't one here when would not be that issue at a home and her mother Jeanne tobacco, chemicals, said. According to the report by I came." Planned Parenthood, we make told her she had breast cancer. radiation and infec- "Honestly, "One of the hopes ACS about 570,280 people are In Carriaga's hometown of certain of that." With help from chemotherapy tious organisms. is we will be able to estimated to die from cancer Carisbad, N.M., teenage preg- Though Carriaga said she leanne fought off the tumor. But cancer can a person's identify the growth in 2005. Cancer is the second nancy is a problem. There is a supports a Planned Parenthood She also remembers the also be caused by worst fear is of the chromosome leading cause of death in the day-care on her high school's in Bowling tJreen, she also phone call from her father, internal factors like and put a suppressor United States, exceeded only by campus for the students to bring said the Health Center does a explaining that her mother had inherited mutations, finding out gene in that will cor- heart disease. their babies to school. Carriaga "pretty good job with addressing formed a staph infection from hormones, immune something rect the abnormali- It may be too late for her has two aunts who received woman issues." reconstructive surgery a conditions and ties," Marsa said. mother, but any kind of dis- abortions through Planned "From experience, 1 know they year later. mutations that has Proponents of covery that may curb the pain Parenthood before they were will take you back into the room Then, during her sophomore occur from some- happened the Human Cancer cancer patients face would be married. and talk to you in a confidential year, she remembers trying to one's diet or metabo- Genome Project wonderful, Restaino said. "Parents |in Carlsbadl are very setting" she said. "Let's say you convince her father to let her lism, according to to someone believe the database "I remember being frustrated hush-hush about birth control went to the Health Center to get withdraw from school. The the ACS. that you created could offer with what it was doing to her." the morning-after pill. It would Restaino said. "|The treatmentl and wouldn't talk to their kids 1 doctors had found another The mistakes such clues, which about it," Carriaga said "It's like just say Health Center on your tumor, this time in her mother's manage to change love." would help scientists was supposed to be making her a rebellion thing: their parents bursar bill." brain, leanne beat that one too. the DNA sequence develop ways to diag- better, it was supposed to pro- stick their head in the sand and Dugan said she understands But on March 19, 2004, she of a cell just a little nose, treat and pre- long her life — and I know it did. think their kids will never do students' concern regarding was diagnosed with a second bit and occasion- vent cancer. But sometimes I couldn't be sure confidentiality at the Health MELISSA RESTAINO, those things and that's when brain tumor. This one proved to ally this can affect a SENIOR There is, however, if it was making her better or Center. She pointed out that be too much. critical gene. one serious hold up. making her more miserable." they do it more." since the Health Center is locat- Carriaga said the Planned "Honestly, a person's worst Affected cells can The study would cost Those who deal with cancer ed on campus, other students fear is finding out something then grow and clone them- roughly $1.35 billion over nine patients, like Dr. Marsa, hope the Parenthood in Carisbad was the could see the individuals that are only place teenagers could go to has happened to someone that selves — eventually expanding years and resources of funding way to cure all cancers will one entering to invade surrounding tissues are still uncertain. day will be a reality. get contraceptives without their "As far as the staff goes, we go you love," Restaino said. "1 think parents being aware of it. every time I got one of those and sometimes transmitting the According to a March 28,2005 For now though, daugh- out of our way to make its very cancer cells to one or more article in The New York Times, ters like Restaino will miss the "It's the same way in BG," she confidential for the student," calls it is like ... is it ever going said. "Students need somewhere to end? Each time you give up a places in the body. the proposal was presented in laugh of someone they loved, Dugan said. "Basically, if anyone It is hard to cure because February to an advisory com- cherishing the memories they they can go that's completely has a specific concern, if they little bit of hope." confidential and cheap." Scientists have been cancer is not a single disease. mittee of the National Cancer each have. talk to the provider before hand, "She was a full-time mother On the other hand, it can be special accommodations could researching and analyzing Every type of cancer is different. Institute. argued that the Student Health be made" the effects of cancer for years, This means there is not one The article reported that when 1 was little," Restaino said. Center on campus provides "When you go to the Health hoping to find a way to stop cure out there, said Dr. Gerald leaders of two agencies within "She was the most caring loving most of the same services as Center, you could be going just it in its path. But cancer is Marsa, a radiologist at St. Vincent the National Institutes of Health mother that anyone could ask Planned Parenthood and it is because you're sick, not because complicated. Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. said they would likely help for, and me and my brother were within walking distance for all you think you might be pregnant All cancers occur because of "Cancer cells don't start and finance the project. just so blessed." University students. or may have an STD," Carriaga "We provide complete wom- said. "It's not like they announce en's health services," said Amy your name in the waiting room, Dugan, a nurse practitioner at 'So and so for an abortion, please die University Student Health comeback.'" Center. "I feel we provide as The Health Center does not many, if not more services, than have a sliding-scale for the price Language Center enjoys success a Planned Parenthood would of contraceptives like many have available." The Health Planned Parenthoods pro- LEARNING, FROM PAGE 1 radically changed the way I teach "This is a wonderful opportunity Skulas said that his favorite Center donors do not perform vide. In other words, Planned both French civilization and for the language Learning Center part of the job is seeing suc- abortions; however, they do give Parenthoods cost of contracep- eign language and foreign culture business French." to have brought to the Bowling cessful instruction. While Skulas referrals to clinics in Cleveland tives will reflect the specific area's courses at the University. Headier Gabel, instructor and Green State University campus." has ideas in mind to improve arid Toledo, Dugan said. average income. In spite of this, Dr. Robert Berg, associate undergraduate French adviser, Skulas said that the majority of the LLC, it is all a matter of "If students aren't comfortable according to Dugan, the Health professor of romance languages, said that she is pleased with the students are happy with the new funding He would like to increase going to the I lealth Center, then Center has recently started to teaches his French business and director, technical assistants and LLC. In student opinion surveys, the area of the LLC, to be more they shouldn't be participating accept private and billing insur- French civilization courses at the equipment in the LLC 80 percent give the lab a four or accommodating and therefore be in this stuff anyway." Keating ance for all visits. LLC each year. "One Language Learning five ranking on a one to five scale able to help more students. The "He basically brought the Center offering that 1 am par- (five being the highest). center is growing more popular old 'language lab' out of the ticularly pleased about is a While not all language and the space they have to work 60s and into the 21st century," Houghton Mifflin Workshop for professors are required to use the with has limitations. Berg said of Skulas. "The new faculty and staff title 'Teaching LLC, in one way or another, all "We are a victim of our own language learning Center has with Technology,'" Gabel said. but the Chinese courses da success," Skulas said.
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April 28, 2005 WWW.BGNEWS.COM QUOTEI'XQIK/IE www.bgnews.com/oplnion "Right after I hit that last base hit up the middle, it felt like I was in the clouds — you just don't want it to end." New fork Yankees' third baseman Alex Rodriguez, on his final base hit of Tuesday's game which drcrrcin his I Oth run of the game — only the lllhtimcin MLB history one player had that many RBIs in one game. (A»n*d Pico) OPINION I'W'IRKKDITOMIAI.IVIIiC.IXIATKdl Young girl steroid use is alarming Recent statistics show that 5 per- ing disorders. Young girls are not deeper voice, excess facial and At an early age children stop and instant gratification. Young for what tiiey are willing to give cent of high school females and 7 onjy taking steroids themselves body hair, paranoia, depression watching cartoons and bridge girls using steroids see it as a way their children. We live in an age percent of middle school females but suggesting them to friends. and fits of anger. the gap into adulthood. of losing weight and obtaining where the younger generation of admit to using anabolic steroids. Getting illegal steroids doesn't Steroid usage has also been Children who are looking for the body type they are looking kids is becoming progressively Research shows that most seem to be hard for young girts. connected to higher risks of heart a role model on television find for overnight. more spoiled and irresponsible. of these girls are using steroids Many obtain them from relatives, attack, some forms of cancer themselves sucked in by images Concurrently, teenagers are The reason for it is simply their for performance enhancement; friends and coaches, as well as and stroke. of "sexy," older-looking females. having plastic surgery proce- parents Adults have to be held however, a more disconcerting local gyms and the Internet. What this means is eliminat- "Full House" gave way to shows dures at a younger age every day. accountable for their children idea arrives in the new findings of The dangers of steroid use ing the chance for children to like "The O.C" which pushes kids Girls who weren't necessarily and limit the amount of money girls as young as 9 using steroids increase as the age of girls be children. Usage of steroids into more adult roles instead of bom with the bodies they want they are willing to spend so kids as a form of weight control and taking them decreases. Ingesting only somewhat exemplifies the allowing them to embrace find that their parents' wallets can be happy. body fat reduction. male sex hormone supplements need for girls to fit the stereotype their childhood. can afford to buy whatever they America needs to obsess less According to CNN.com, many has been linked to underdevel- society has set forth for them. Progressively, we are rais- weren't given by nature. over vanity and public image girls who use steroids as a form of oped breasts, acne problems, And kids learn how they ing our children into more and That's the gist of it. Parents and more on giving kids back weight loss also suffer from eat- irregular menstruation cycles, "should" look from the media. more of a world of quick fixes aren't being held responsible their childhood. LKTIKHSTOTIIi: KDHOR Students look for answers PEOPLE through spiritual methods Students should get out and 0NTHE STREET voice their opinions on May 3 What TV show Maybe it's the Christian they feel about religion, explore rock station you the different possibilities, and When Bernard Little and I were campaigning for USG President are you sick oft MEGAN and Vice President, one of the things we talked about was tune into. Maybe it's SCHMIDT perhaps decide what ideas they those late-night "what does it feel comfortable committing to. increasing the student voice within City Council. all mean" conversations you Opinion Columnist For many of them, it is the first There are too many issues facing us currently (zoning nuisance have with close friends. Maybe chance they have to do this all ordinances, etc) to not have our presence felt and our voice heard at it's the yoga class you take on a purpose or meaning of life. on their own. city council. Saturday morning. These results surprised lust because only a reduced On Tuesday, May 3rd, we have die opportunity to change that. Odds are, in college, you have researchers, who had previous- percent of us are still attend- There will be a primary election that day for First Ward City Council, a found some way to get in touch ly relied upon the college crowd ing church on a regular basis is person whose constituents primarily includes students. with your spiritual side. You to be "crassly materialistic." not any indication of spiritual While Bernard and I support one candidate, we feel just as strongly may not even realize that the 1 lowever, almost half of apathy. Only 42 percent of stu- about encouraging every registered voter in the First Ward to take five things you do and talk about on students surveyed reported that dents reported feeling secure minutes to vote. JACK BURROWS a daily basis may tap they felt it was the responsibil- enough in their religious views IfBernardandlareto accomplish the goals that you elected us to heavily into your spirituality, ity of their college or university to commit to regular practice. A work towards, we need a representative on City Council who we can FRESHMAN. THEATRE even if you don't consider your- to provide nutlets for them to quarter of them consider them - work with. "The O.C" self religious or attend church. expand their knowledge and selves to be still "seeking" a reli- We need to show the members of our community that students Most college students today appreciation of spirituality. gious path. Another quarter are care and we can show them this by getting out and voting. I Jon't consider themselves Yet there is a definite either "doubting" or "conflicted' encourage everyone to research the candidates to find out where iligioiis. either. Studies show hesitance from universities to about religion in general. •they stand on issues and on May 3rd, let's make our voices heard. that upon beginning college, include anything too This means half of us really most students' church atten- theological in any curriculums. don't know what to think. More AARON SHUMAKER dance and involvement other And with Ohio Senate Bill 24 imponantly, though, it means USC President-EIect religious activities declines. looming over instructors, it is that we care enough to realize Often, it stops altogether. easy to see why they, too, arc that we don't know, and to want This is easily explained. In apprehensive to take up such to do something about it. Remember those who lost lives a university setting, we are no topics in the classroom. The most important tiling to longer under the watchful eye The fact that students are understand about spirituality is in the fight for workers' rights of parents; therefore, it is easy looking to non-traditional that you don't have to be devot- JAMES HILLYARD to skip out on a Sunday means of discovering spiritual- ed to a particular religion to Sunday, May 1 is Mayday. It is important to remember those who JUNIOR, morning service here or there. ity is not surprising Since they experience it. Spiritual growth fought for workers' rights. Only a short time ago workers were And if diere is any doubt in a are no longer receiving religious can take place without setting forced to work 16 hour work days for pitiful wages. INTEGRATED MATH young person's mind that the guidance from parents, and foot inside of a church or a Before child labor laws, children would forgo school and be forced religious path their parents had they aren't being prompted by temple. Though I don't discour- into factories and mines if their families could not make a living on "Anything on MTV once chosen for them is not professors to talk about it in age those activities, they are the wages coming into the household. that isnt music." what they truly believe, then, class, who are they turning to? certainly not your only options. Mayday was born out of the struggle for workers rights. Mayday once out of the house, they will Each other. If you have interest in started as a general strike for the eight hour work day on May 1.1886 likely find an alternate route. UCLAs study revealed that other forms of religion and a couple days later was die haymarket massacre where many workers But discontinuing the act nearly 46 percent of students spirituality that stray from and policemen were killed. Eight organizers were arrested and five of going to church does not said that they share religious/ your standard Sunday church were eventually killed. necessarily indicate disinterest spiritual views with "most" service, explore them. Whether Workers from all over the work the world rallied in their defense in religion and spirituality in to "all" of their close friends. you're into Buddhism, ancient and were inspired by the workers movement in America. general. The college years argu- Perhaps this is why, on our very Zoroastrianism or perhaps There was another general strike called on May 1st 1890, this was ably provide die opportunity own campus, there are more something a little more New the first International May Day that was celebrated. for some of the deepest spiri- than 20 existing student organi- Age, the library or a bookstore Having said this. Pandora's Box invites you to celebrate the workers tual reflection and exploration zations dealing with spirituality with an extensive religion and of the worid with us. to take place. In fact, a recent or religion. It could also explain spirituality section is probably The workers are the lifeblood and the soul of every society. It is WILL YOUNG study confirms this. the best place you can start. the variety of classes available important to rekindle the passion and remember the rights which JUNIOR, WCLAs I ligher frlucation on campus in departments After you've acquired some many workers have died and fought for. There is still much work to Research Institute surveyed ranging from philosophy to basic knowledge about the be done SECONDARY EDUCATION 100,000 of 2005s college I .i iglisl i dealing with everything subject, it will only be a matter There are still sweatshops, job benefits and security are freshmen at 236 colleges from meditation to the Bible. of time before you can start diminishing unemployment is rising and it is becoming increasingly "'Gastineau Girls.'" around the country about their There can be little dispute discussing and debating it win i harder to support families on minimum wage incomes. thoughts on spirituality and that the university life does not your friends. We will meet tomorrow at the Union Oval in front of the Free religion. The study found that 4 offer enough opportunities for After all, that's what we're all Speech Area from 10:30 a.m. to 130 p.m. We will have May Day in 5 of the freshmen described religious and spiritual here for. games, kite flying balloons, face painting, story telling and more. themselves as having reflection. Gillege is the time "interest" in spirituality, while 3 when young people finally have E-niail comments to Megan LORIEN BOURNE in 4 claimed to lie searching for the chance to figure out how at schmmegfbgnet.bgsii.edu. Student RYANMAGRISH Since we have some extra space, we'll take this opportunity and ask you SOPHOMORE, FILM STUDIES to read our submission policy instead of studying for finals and to send '"Mad TV" letters to the editor to [email protected] instead of writing papers. 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U-WIRE Columnist lies in how the TV reflects the let's not kid ourselves. People Somewhere, maybe, there is Daily Mississippiun American lifestyle and culture. do not expose themselves to the someone who cares and University ofMississippi Without the Oprah Book cathode rays to gain knowledge, for moral reasons participates in the event. Club, I doubt the majority of the unless it's the details of the King I like television — and pond and contemplated life's country would recognize Toni of Pops nighttime adventures. Imagine going to a local SEAN punk-pioneers television meaning. I have one less Morrison's name or any grocery store to buy your Television cannot be SACHDEV — but 1 have, by default, distraction from papers and of her works. educational. It goes against favorite kind of meat. You're participated in theTV-Turnoff other work, though I have found And nevermind the lists of every core belief we hold true, walking through the aisles and U-WIRE Columnist Week I agree with the organiza- other distractions, like laundry non "Da Vinci Code" related like OI's innocence. you find what you're looking for. Daily Trojan tion's assessment that television and the dishes. reading material. Unless a Ixiok No one watches the Finally, when it's your turn to University of Southern California dominates the cultural land- My new favorite activity has guarantees its reader a better educational programming pay, something odd happens — scape and, at times, is a plague been chasing my roommate's sex life or the miracle way to unless we put some cool spin the cashier tells you that killing on society. Yet, my television dog around the apartment to lose that excess weight, we'd on it. Watching something like animals for meat is against her "When conscience isn't turned off because some prevent it from defecating on rather go down to the local fast die I listory Channel becomes moral beliefs and she refuses to gets in the line of group marked a week on the the carpet again. food chain and gorge ourselves i he equivalent of a full let you take it. one's duty, things calendar and stated that people Yet, without the television, I on two pounds of undercooked frontal lobotomv. Sounds absurd, right? should avoid television during can't enjoy listless hours of" FJ beef vviih enough condiments "Wild West Tech" and Well, that's not too far off can get out of hand." it. That kind of group-think True Hollywood Story: Captain on top to float the "Modern Marvels" become what's happening in pharmacies casts lemmings into the ocean. Kangaroo" or the fine Spanish Armada. niasturbatory exercises into all over the nation. legally allow pharmacists to No, my television screen is programming of the Simpson Don't forget the technological achievement. There have been 180 reports refuse filling prescriptions. black because I didn't sisters on MTV It's a damn five-gallon bucket ol fries and Absurd statements like "by the of women in at least 12 states, And on the 24th, in this pay the bill. shame when I can't watch a horse trough of carbonated mid-21st century, war will be including California, in which amorphous cloud of insanity, Apparently, if you don't send partially retarded 26-year-old 90da We watch crap while cat - conducted solely by robots pharmacists refusing to fill their The Associated Press reported the lovely people at Vista III woman try to operate a pair of iiij; processed crap food, then shaped like koala bears," tend prescriptions for different kinds the introduction of a bill to the Media money, they tend to scissors or a tape dispenser. become shocked when igasp!) to come out of contraceptives — all because North Carolina state Legislature terminate the services. Since But Marx was wrong. Religion there's an obesity problem in So, this week remember to of individual moral objections. that would allow pharmacists the television has been shut is not the opiate of the masses, illi-. country It's pretty self- paj your bills, It's the mature Oftentimes the argument used to refuse prescriptions that they off, however, I've rediscovered that distinction now rests with evident when going shopping and responsible thing to do, to refuse dispensing something thought were morally question- some key things. No, I didn't the TV sets occupying the and there's one medium T-shirt plus, you wnnT have to scam like the morning-after pill is that able. If that isn't maddening have someThoreauian moment front rooms of most American but 15 XXL shirts, made with off of people to watch "Arrested filling the particular prescription enough, up to 12 more states are where I moved to a cabin by a households, Mmii like the enough cotton material to pro- I VuTopment" on Sunday. is tantamount to performing considering doing the same. an abortion. Sometimes, even 1 have only word to describe more appalling, the individual this national scene — ridiculous. requesting the prescription has Everyone has a right to his or been given a religious lecture her conscience and should it about contraception, and in dictate a stance against some rare cases, the pharmacist abortion or contraception, there kept the prescription hostage is nothing wrong with that. I — despite knowing the urgency have friends and family of the moming-after pill. members who are morally The situation became so out- against abortions and they are of-hand in Chicago that on the entitled to their opinion. first of the month, Illinois Gov. But when a question of moral- Rod R. Blagojevich had to issue ity or conscience gets in the line an emergency executive order of one's professional duty, things requiring all pharmacies to fill can easily get out of hand. While prescriptions given to them, "No I guess it's possible to passion- delays. No hassles. No lectures." ately believe in a set of convic- While the Illinois state tions so much that it causes one legislature debates about what to shun contraception — how to do for the long term, other this translates into a pharmacist states have already moved refusing a patient the medical toward deciding on the subject. goods her practitioner requested If you'd think every state is for her 1 will never understand. attempting to force Karen Brauer, president of pharmacists to fill Pharmacists for Life (a pro-life prescriptions, you'd be wrong. group of pharmacists) was quot- While some states, including ed as saying "I'm getting calls California and Illinois, are trying from pharmacists all over the to create laws enforcing phar- country who say, '1 didn't get into macists to do their job, Arkansas, this profession to kill babies."' Georgia, Mississippi and South My answer to those pharma- Dakota already have laws that cists: Find another profession. 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Cincinnati Bowling Green State University 6 Thursday, April 28,2005 WWW.BGNEWS.COM www.bgnews.com/nation HOUSE PASSES BILL ON ABORTION CONSENT WASHINGTON — The House passed a bill yesterday that would make it illegal to dodge parental-consent laws by taking minors across state lines for abortions. By 270-157, the House sent the bill to the Senate, where it has new momentum as an item on the Republicans' top 10 list of legislative priorities. MTI0N Photo from Abu Ghraib comes to life By Frazier Hoof e "They made me stand on a box prison, despite denying and as ethical people who live THC ASSOCIATED PRESS with my hands hooked to wires involvement in the insurgency. by our own rules," says host NEW YORK — A former prisoner and shocked me with electricity" During his almost three months David Brancaccio, reporting who says he was the man under Ali recalls through an interpreter at Abu Ghraib, Ali's family had from the U.S. military camp at the black hood in the gruesome in his first in-depth American TV no idea where he was. Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where photo from Abu Ghraib speaks interview. "It felt like my eyeballs The "Now" story, which airs more than 500 suspected out on this week's edition of the were coming out of their sockets. 9 p.m. EDT Friday (check local terrorists are being held PBS newsmagazine "Now." 1 fell, and they put me back up listings), examines legal indefinitely in what he calls a "I remember the box. the pipes, again for more." and human rights issues "legal blackhole." even the two wires." I laj Ali says Then mayor of a Baghdad surrounding U.S. policy for Meanwhile, FBI e-mails allege in reference to the photo which, suburb and a member of the handling suspected terrorists. that many of those detainees with others like it, showed the ruling Baath Party, he was "How we treat those we have been physically abused, world how U.S. soldiers were snatched off the street in late regard as our enemies says a lot possibly even tortured, as part abusing Iraqi inmates. 2003 and transported to the about who we are as Americans, of their interrogation. "We were shocked," says Anthony Romero, execu- tive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, which successfully sued to get the documents made public. "Our worstfearsaboutwhatwasgoing on in Iraq and Afghanistan and elsewhere were confirmed in the government's very own reports." Some of the allegations regarding Guantanamo Bay are similar to those from Abu Ghraib: Prisoners chained in painful positions, deprived of sleep for days and exposed to tfPMt extremes in temperature. ELECTRICAL WIRES SHOCKED THE WORLD: Haj Ali. the man under the "Now" is granted a tour of the Guantanamo Bay prison, which black hood in the photo from Abu Ghraib, said that during the electrical for the past year has been under shocks, he fell like his eyeballs were coming out of their sockets. the command of Brig. Gen. lay Hood. who has filed suit on behalf of been charged with a crime." "The detainees under our several detainees, argues they Haj Ali was released from Abu charge are well cared for, "are being held in conditions Ghraib as abruptly as he was physically and mentally," Hood that are worse than the worst arrested, "Now" reports — he tells Brancaccio, who notes Uiat convicted murderer or was tossed off the back of a FIGHTING FOR HIS PAST: Haj Ali, a former prisoner who says he was the man under the black hood in the it's unclear whether any abuses rapist in the United States. truck. I le now runs a program to gruesome photo from Abu Ghraib speaks out on this week's edition of the PBS newsmagazine, "Now." Then alleged in the e-mails occurred Charles Manson lives in much document accounts of mayor of a Baghdad suburb and a member of the ruling Baath Party, he was snatched off the street in late during Hood's watch. better conditions than these continuing torture at the 2003 and transported to the prison, despite denying involvement in the insurgency. . 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Interviews have begun, but applications are still being accepted. Questions or further information? Contact The BG News at [email protected] WWW.BGNEWS.COM NATION Thursday. April 28.2005 7 General Electric looking at future ByUuComwHI the past two years along with a General Electric Co. reported |>assengers 8300 nautical miles wearing a shirt that said GE The seven shareholder THE ASSOCIATED PRESS commitment from the country's April 15 that first-quarter profit using 15 percent less fuel than Retirees lustice Fund, said the proposals submitted for a vote CINCINNATI — Sixty percent of East-Vifest Rail line for locomotive rose 25 percent from a year ago, a comparably sized plane needs company has not contributed to were defeated, including a General Electric Ox's growth in equipment, Immelt said. powered by recently acquired today. Immelt said. the pension fund since 1987. He resolution by the People for the the next decade will come from The 2008 Olympic games in health care and entertainment In 2005. GE Aircraft said the last raise he Ethical Treatment of Animals developing countries, with rev- Beijing would mean $1 billion businesses, growing global sales Engines business "This is a received was in 2000, that asked the company to enue from China alone expected in business for GE, whose jet and renewed strength across should achieve record but increases in tin- cost of living have stop product tests on animals. to top $5 billion in 2005, GEs top engine operations are based in most of its businesses. sales of $16.5 billion great time The Securities and Exchange suburban Evendale, he said. Immelt, who grew up in made it difficult for executive said yesterday at the and profits of $3.5 for your retirees to meet their Commission recently nilod that company's annual meeting. Fairfield, Conn.-based GE also Cincinnati and whose father billion. Immelt said. GE had to allow a shareholder is targeting the Middle East for worked for GE in Cincinnati for 38 company, financial obligations. "This Is a great time for your Earlier this month, the "We are losing vote on the issue. company, because we are growth in the areas of oil and gas, years, praised the aircraft engines division called back 50 because ground to inflation The board of directors outperforming in a slow-growth aircraft engines, water technology business. He said the division will workers, its first recall we are out every day," he said. recommended a vote against world," Chief Executive leff and health care, Immelt said. have more than 10 new engine of production workers GE gave retirees an the proposal, saying that GE Immelt told shareholders. He expects GE to have another launches this decade. since the 1990s. The performing extra month's check only conducts animal testing The industrial, financial and year of double-digit percentage The new GEnx engine, for division also has hired in a in 2003, and Immelt when needed to comply with media powerhouse has won 70 increases in earnings in 2005 with example, will power the Boeing new employees for the told shareholders regulatory and health percent of China's commitments revenue totaling $165 billion and 787 "Dreamliner" and the Airbus first time in 20 years, slow-growth that the compa- requirements. for power turbine engines over $19 billion in profits A350, planes that can carry 250 adding 50 to 60 work- world." ny's pension plans "The whole purpose of the ers in the last year. continue to have a resolution was to open up About 30 JEFF IMMELT, surplus of more than $4 billion. Company dialogue with the company, and protesters, mostly CHIEF EXECUTIVE officials have we are pleased ihat we have been GE retirees and emphasized (hat able to do that," said Troy Seiclii. union members, the surplus is a sign that the a I'lriA spokesman. demonstrated outside the meet- company manages the pension GE shares rose 22 cents to ing and several retirees spoke plan for the long HI in. $36.40 in trading Thursday on Experts study fusion power during the meeting urging the "We have a commitment to our the New York Stock Exchange. Its company to increase pensions. Scientists are striving pensioners, and we take it seri- shares have ranged from $29.55 room temperature. Their work known as fission. Norbert Ftynn. 90, of Erie, Pa., ously." Immelt told shareholders. to $37.75 in the past year. for fusion power to was discredited after repeated In the UCLA experiment, replace fossil fuels. attempts to reproduce failed. scientists placed a tiny crystal Fusion experts noted that the that can generate a strong elec- By Alicia Chant UCIA experiment was credible tric field into a vacuum chamber IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS because, unlike the 1989 work, filled with deuterium gas, a fonn LOS ANGELES — A it didn't violate basic principles of hydrogen capable of fusion. tabletop experiment created of physics. Then the researchers activated nuclear fusion — long seen as a "This doesn't have any the crystal by heating it. possible clean energy solution — controversy in it because they're The resulting electric field under lab conditions, scientists using a tried and true method," created a beam of charged Banquet Servers: Full or part-time, work when it fits reported. said David Ruzic, professor of deuterium atoms that struck your schedule. But the amount of energy nuclear and plasma engineer- a nearby target, which was produced was too little to be ing at the University of Illinois embedded with yet more Banquet Captains: Full or part-time positions available seen as a breakthrough in at Urbana-Champaign. "There's deuterium. When some of the solving the world's energy needs. no mystery in terms of the deuterium atoms in the beam Lead Servers: Full or part-time positions available For years, scientists have physics." collided with their counterparts sought to harness controllable Fusion power has been in the target, they fused. Applicants must have friendly, professional attitude with the nuclear fusion, the same power touted as the ultimate energy The reaction gave off an ability to work in a team atmosphere devoted to excellent service! that lights the sun and stars. source and a cleaner alternative isotope of helium along with This latest experiment relied to fossil fuels like coal and oil. subatomic panicles known as WE OFFER FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES AND VERY COMPETITIVE WAGES) on a tiny crystal to generate a Fossil fuels are expected to run neutrons, a characteristic of strong electric field. While fall- short in about 50 years. fusion. The experiment did not, For more information call 1-800-636-8771 and ask for Human Resources. ing short as a way to produce In fusion, light atoms are however, produce more energy energy, the method could have joined in a high-temperature than the amount put in — an potential uses in the oil-drilling process that frees large amounts achievement that would be a industry and homeland secu- of energy. huge breakthrough. rity, said Seth Putterman, one It is considered environ- UCLAs Puttcrman said future 6111 Landerhaven Dr. Cleveland, OH 44124 of the physicists who did the ment-friendly because it experiments will focus on experiment at the University of produces virtually no air refining the technique for California, Los Angeles. pollution and does not pose the potential commercial uses, The experiment's results safety and long-term radioactive including designing portable appear in today's issue of the waste concerns associated with neutron generators that could journal Nature. modem nuclear power plants, be used for oil well drilling or Previous claims of table- where heavy uranium atoms are scanning luggage and cargo at Delivery Driver Needed top fusion have been met with split to create energy in a process airports. skepticism and even derision by physicists. 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April 28,2005 NATION WWW.BGNEWS.COM Schools allowing Food services Co. sued for racism random drug tests By Erin Texeira are a stronger and better organiza- Cynthia Carter-McReynolds, Sodexho Inc., headquartered I H E ASSOCIAHO PRESS tion as a result of this process." the lead plaintiff in the case, has in Gaithersburg, Md., is the Mississippi state profession. I remember my NEW YORK — Food services com- The case was filed in March been a unit manager at Howard North American subsidiary of the school law courses I took. And pany Sodexho Inc. agreed yester- 2001. after midlcvel black University, a predominandy France-based Sodexho Alliance. schools adopt unless things have changed day to pay S80 million to settle managers said diey realized black campus in Washington It provides food services to random drug dramatically, I don't think you a lawsuit brought by thousands nearly all had been denied DC, since 1986. She said that more than 6,000 businesses and can do thai unless you have of black employees who charged promorionsintoupper she has unsuccess- organizations, including screening policies probable cause." that they were routinely barred management, while "As n COUtltrV fully applied for more hospitals, cruise ships and She feels Oxford's police from promotions and segregated less-qualified counter- n!> " LUU'nry< than 50 promotions universities. It's also the official By John Flynt are doing well fighting drug within tin- company. parts rose through the were "I'm overjoyed that supplier for the U.S. Marine U WIRE abuse in Oxford, and strongr) Theagreement.oneoftliebiggesl company. progressing it's over," she said Corps. Last year, the company OXFORD; Miss. — This month, encourages efforts to reduce race-related job biassettlemenis in Of the company's yesterday. "This had $6 billion in sales. two more Mississippi schools drug abuse through education. recent years, also includes detailed 100,000-plus North in the area lawsuit, I'm The settlement conies pui policies into effect to In March, Metro Narcotics provisions for increasing diversity American employees of equal hoping, will open up amid a growing wave of cases allow students to be randomly Division rounded up 23 at the Maryland-based company, in 2004, about one in the doors for more alleging race- and gender- screened lm ilmj;s. drug-dealing suspects in including promotion incentives, eight managers were opportunity. opportunities for based discrimination at large Tilt' Rankin County School Operation Fishhook. Twenty of monitoring and training. black, said Leslie This is how African-Americans companies, experts said. Board voted on April 14 for a the charges were for cocaine. The company said in a state- Ann. a company in the company to Black employees at BellSouth preUmlnarj version of what has "One | way to fight drugabusel ment dial it agreed to resolve die spokeswoman. She the world pursue their dreams Corp., for example, are seeking been called by one official "one is DARF. Drug Awareness litigation in order to avoid pin- said there arc no changes and hopes." a judge's authorization to go of the most aggressive drng- and Resistance Education," nacling the case, which was set figures available for Ellen Early, a forward as a group in a discrimi- testing programs in the state." Vntonow said. "The police for jury- selection Thursday in fed- upper management, — one plaintiff who quit nation case that could involve as Under the plan. $150,000 department has a grant to eral district court in Washington. It but court documents company at a low-level man- many as 15,000 employees. At will be spent to randoniK test do drug education iir the admitted no wrongdoing. said that, in 2000, agement post after Wal-Mart. 1.6 million women are students that participate In elementary school and the "This is an extremely positive blacks held 18 out of a time." suffering job-relat- alleging in the largest job-related extracurricular activities, the middle school." result, both for the plaintiffs and 700 upper manage- ed anxiety attacks, class-action lawsuit ever that district will seek additional Antonow said DARE has for the company," said Kerry ment jobs and none KERRY SCANLON, called the company's they were assigned lower-level federal grams to deter the costs. the added advantage of letting Scanlon, the lead attorney for the of the 188 top corpo- ATTORNEY environment jobs based on their gender. Similar policies have been students develop friendships employees. "The opportunities rate jobs. "infuriating." In 2000, Coca-Cola paid $192.5 put Into effect In the Tupelo, with police. that this settlement provides both In addition, plaintiffs alleged "There was a limit as to million to settle the largest racial Pearl, Petal and North Pike "In addition to explaining for African-American employees that so-called black accounts how far African-American discrimination case in U.S. school districts. Oxford High about how drug abuse can and for the company an the Ixst — at historically black colleges and employees could go, and history. School principal Bill HovkMlS ruin your life, they also talk to possible outcome." universities, tor example — were a limit as to what facilities "As a country, we're progressing said he supported the the kids about self esteem and In a statement, Sodexho's overwhelmingly staffed with black African-American employees in the area of equal opportunity." decision, although random drug peer pressure;" /Vntonow said. President and CEO Richard employees and managers, who could go to," said Early, who now Scanlon said. "This is how the screening is not currently done "The police officers are in the Macedonia said: "We arc pleased were rarely promoted outside of works for a competitor in the world changes — one company at his school. school Ito Interact with kids], this case has been resolved.... We those accounts Baltimore-Washington region at a time." "We do not do that in Oxford and it helps them develop a at the present time," Hovious relationship My only thought said. Although no official plans is thai we need to extend rhis are in place, there have been program into the high schools." efforts to start random drug She also supports a DARK screening ai oils, he said program for parents to help "Our superintendent went toa educate them as well. Bush seeks shelter during false alarm statewide meeting dealing with "It would be good for Secret Services act fast jets were scrambled to investi- each year, and many of those number of staff deemed essen- the legalities of random drug parents to know what the kids gate a tripped radar alert that also involve the threat of a plane in tial to running the government testing in schools," Hovious are learning through DARF," to protect Bush and triggered fears — also groundless restricted airspace. At least a half- — for the first time on the night said. "The Mississippi courts she said. Cheny from threats. — of an airspace violation. Bush dozen such threats have occurred of attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. After seem to support that kind el I lovious said he didn't think was in Britain at die time. during Bush's presidency, either flying from the Florida classroom thing. I think the main focus other people had his level of This time, though, Bush was at the White House, Camp David, where he learned of the attacks is in the athletics because of concern about drug abuse at By Jennifer Loven in the Oval Office when radar or events outside Washington. lo Barksdale Air Force Base in all the bad press steroids have oils. IHf ASSOCIATED PRESS picked upsomething. Helicopters In 1994, when Bill Clinton Louisiana and then to Offutt Air been getting." "I am concerned about WASHINGTON — President were sent to check it out and was president, a Maryland man Force Base in Nebraska, Bush I lovious doesn't think taking alcohol and drug abuse] as Bush was rushed to a secure found there was no errant stole a light plane and crashed returned to Washington only to urine or blood from a minor is a principal. We don't have underground White House aircraft, said Brian Roehrkasse, a it into the south side of the be awakened by Secret Service a violation of privacy kids stumbling down and bunker and Vice President Dick I lomeland Security Department presidential mansion in the agents who hurried him and his "We're talking 14 to 1" passing oul high. They seem to Cheney was whisked outside the spokesman. middle of the night, killing himself wife, Laura, underground — also year-olds," I lovious said. "What wait until after school and the compound Wednesday because Before that could be confirmed, but injuring no one else. In 1974, because of a false alarm about an are the long-term effects of weekend," he said. of a "radar anomaly" — perhaps though, die Secret Service leapt an Army private landed a stolen unidentified plane. (drug abuse! on them? We're "The screening could a flock of birds or pocket of rain into action. helicopter on the South Lawn. Since then, Bush has gone Biking about our future here." stop people from being — that was mistaken for a plane They moved the president He suffered shotgun wounds and to the bunker, White House Janice Antonow, alderman of alcoholics in the future," he said. flying in restricted airspace. and vice president out of danger. was taken away for psychiatric spokesman Scott McClellan said. Oxford's third ward, said she "If a policy like that were to be The late morning scare was Officers toting shotguns raced examination. I le provided no details. didn't think such a program developed, it would come from determined within minutes to around the compound taking There are other types of Yesterday, Bush was in the would be constitutional. the board of trustees. It would be a false alarm, and business up positions. A surface-to-air anempted security breaches shelter for just a short time, "I don't think it's a good probably be developed with quickly relumed to normal, later missile battery recently installed as well, including suspicious McClellan said. idea. Antonow said. "I'm student, parent, teacher and in the day, security officials sent on the roof of a nearby building packages and "gate- Cheney's movement out of a school administrator by administrator input" a robotic device to investigate an was raised to fire position. Some jumpers" who try to force their the White House and to a secure unattended package left along White I louse staff members were way onto the White House undisclosed location couldn't Pennsylvania Avenue in front of evacuated from the West Wing. grounds. In February 2001, a have taken him far. His limou- the White House. Tour groups were hustled out man fired several shots outside sine was seen re-entering the There have been similar alarms of the executive mansion and a the White House fence and was compound gates immediately before, sparked by a blip on a park across die street from the shot in the leg by authorities. In after the situation was resolved. radar screen that looks like an White House was cleared. 1976, a man tried unsuccessfully It wasn't known what caused aircraft venturing into the area Some parts of the compound, to ram his pickup truck through the radar anomaly, said Federal around the White House that is such as die area where the press the White House gate. Aviation Administration off-limits to aircraft. is housed, were not notified of Bush went to die bunker — a spokesman Greg Mailing. 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W0R1D Iraq finalizes diverse Cabinet j Train hits bus in By Qassim AtoM-Zalura IHE ASS0CIAIE0 PRESS deadly collision BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's new 8yKnshan Francis authorities found them at a local prime minister said yesterday IM[ ASS0CIAIED PRESS hospital. Police were guarding he submitted a complete list of POLGAHAWELA. Sri Lanka—A them from angrj survivors, 36 Cabinet members, includ- passenger train rammed Into a transport Minister Felix ing seven women, a critical step bus rhat tried to dash through Perera, after visiting the crash before the National Assembly a railroad crossing yesterdaj sue, said, "We can death SB) votes on a new government killing at least 35 people and the fault lies with the driver and drawing in the main ethnic and injuring another 60. Witnesses conductor ol the bus." religious groups and ending a said people, some of them on Sri Lanka's President three-month stalemate. fire, jumped out of windows Chandrika Kurnaratunga said The announcement came after the crash. in a statement that she was hours after gunmen killed a All the dead and injured were "shocked and saddened," by the Shiite Muslim lawmaker in aboard the bus, which the train Incident her home —the first elected dragged for about 100 yards "Initial reports ... (show) official slain since the country's before the bus bursi Into flames this was the fault oi an errant landmark vote for parliament and ended up a mangled heap private bus crew which delied on Ian. 30. And a deadline set of metal. Open suitcases and traffic rules," Kurnaratunga said, by Iraqi militants threatening to passengers' clothes were sirewn adding lh.it she had dine ted kill three kidnapped Romanian about the transportation minister to journalists and their The private passenger bus siibmir a detailed report. Iraqi-American translator lapsed was apparently racing anoth- Most of the injured were with no word on their fate. er bus when it zipjx'd pasi a taken to nearby hospitals The kidnapping and Walhiq Khuzai APPreio warning gale and tried to cross rhlrteen others, including a killing underscored fears that FINALLY: Hussein al-Sadr. member of the Iraqi Transitional National Assembly, who is a member of lyad Allawi's a railroad Hack at I'olgahawela. 10 year-old, had serious head prolonged delay in naming a Iraqi list, speaks to the media at the end of the Assembly session Tuesday in Baghdad. Iraq. After months a small town surrounded by and chest injuries and were government had emboldened of haggling over the makeup of a new Cabinet, Prime Minister-designate Ibrahim al-Jaafari has completed rice and coconut-farming vil- rushed to tin- National Hospital insurgents, who have staged a a draft list of ministers and is submitting it to the president, a spokesman said. lages about 50 miles northeast ill Gilombo, said the hospital's series of dramatic and well-coor- of (he capital. Colombo. director, Hector Wecraslnghe. dinated attacks in recent weeks. While releasing no names, al-laafari's initial choice for government and security (on BS, Railway employee E.M, ten wen- iii critical condition, Prime Minister-designate al-Iaafari said his Cabinet would the Sunni deputy, but Sliiiti' Shiites make up 60 percent layaratna said die automatic lie said. Ibrahim al-)aafari — who could include 32 ministers and at leaders raised concerns that he "I Iraq's 26 million people. The warning gale had rinsed as the There are more than 900 such have forfeited his post had he not least three deputy premiers, in might have been a memlx'r of Kurds make up 20 percent, and 11,1111 was approaching. crossings in sii Lanka, IMvers formed a government by May addition to himself. A fourth Saddam's Baath Party, which the Sunni Arabs, who largely There were other vehicles often race through crossings 7 — struggled to reconcile the deputy could also be added, he brutally repressed the majority stayed away from the elections waiting; but ibis bus overtook ahead ot approaching trains. competing demands of Iraq's said, offering no explanation. Shiites and Kurds, said alliance either in boycott or for fear ol them and came near the gale." and accidents are common, myriad factions. The Cabinet would have 17 lawmaker Baha al-AaragJ. It was attacks, are roughly I T> percent to he said. "They thought they though not of the magnitude ol "The Iraqis will find that this Shiite Arab ministers, eight not immediately clear who was 20 percent. would manage ro speed up and yesterday^ i rash. government has religious, ethnic, Kurds, six Sunni Arabs and one selected in his place. Iraqi politicians have been cross, but it did not happen." The train was traveling from political and geographic variety, Christian, fulfilling promises by Al-Iaafari had also intended under increasing U.S. pressure to "Our initial Investigation Colombo to the cit\ ol Kandj in addition to the participation of leaders of the Shiite majority to to give the defense ministry to form a transitional government suggests that two buses were when the accident took place. women," al-)aafari told reporters share power with ethnic and Saadon al-[)ulaimi, another so they can focus on raking over competing with each othei to Hie bus was on iis wa\ to on the steps of his office. "Now religious minorities, lawmak- Sunni, but he was rejected for efforts to suppress the insurgency reach Colombo taster." said Colombo from Dambulla that the process has started, we ers said. Seven of the ministers the same reason. al-Aaragi said. It After a postelection lull, arracks police spokesman Rienzie Sri Lanka an Indian Ocean will spare no effort to bring back would be women, al-Iaafari said. wasn't known who replaced him, have escalated in recent weeks. Perera. island country of 19 million a smile to children's faces." Members of al-laafari's United either. Lamia Abed Khaduuri al-Sakri Both the driver and people, lias a railroad system He gave the list to President Iraqi Alliance, the largest bloc National security adviser who was elected to the National conductor of the bus were established by British c olonial jalal Talabani and his two vice in parliament, said the deputy Mouwafak al-Rubaie from the Assembly on Allawi's ticket, was arrested yesterday, after inlets in 1865, presidents for approval before premiers would come from each Shiite alliance will retain his post, shot and killed by militants in presenting it to the National of Iraq's main Shiite, Sunni and according to a statement from her house in Baghdad's I lay Aour Assembly on Thursday. Kurdish factions. his office. neighborhood, police Capt. Ali Talabani already indicated The Shiite deputy would Shiite lawmakers said Allawi's al-Obeidi said, lust last week he would not exercise his veto, be former Pentagon favor- Iraqi List party, which has 40 seats Allawi himself survived an attack J and al-Jaafari was confident the ite Ahmad Chalabi, head of an in the National Assembly, was on his convoy in Baghdad. fc^TOj yry: list would clear the presidential Iraqi exile group that provided not included in the new Cabinet. Al-Sakri, 50, was one of ar least council and parliament. A for- intelligence to the United They said they had given up two senior officials attacked mal handover between outgoing States on Saddam Hussein's trying to balance Allawi's yesterday by Insurgents targeting Prime Minister Ayad Allawi and weaponsprograms,saidChalabi's demands with those of Sunni Iraqis they accuse of collaborat his successor will take place in spokesman, Entifadh Qanbar, factions that could offer help ing with U.S.-led forces. the coming days, al-Iaafari said. and other alliance members. in beginning talks with Sunni Gunmen in Baghdad also However, haggling over the The Kurdish deputy would be militants, who are believed to be opened fire on the convoy of distribution of ministries contin- former Vice President Rowsch the backbone of the insurgency. Brig. Gen. lihad Uiaibi, in charge ued until the last minute and Nouri Shaways, according to Many Shiites have long resent- of civil defense at the Interior GemunuJtmaiasinghe APPtwto at least three Sunni lawmakers Fouad Massoum, a senior Kurdish ed the secular Allawi, accusing Ministry, as he was on his way to DEMOLISHED: Remains of a bus that collided with a tram lies on the quit al-laafari's Shiite-dominated official, and Shiite lawmakers. his outgoing administration of work, wounding him and killing tracks at a railway crossing at Polgahawela.outside of Sri Lanka. alliance over his choices. Saad Zedan Lehebi was including former Baathists in the two of his bodyguards. Want a New Car before you graduate? Now's the best time to buy. College Graduate Incentives Available Thayer Scion Thayer® Toyota 1225 N.Main St. B.G.-(419)353-5751 •www.ThayerBG.com To our seniors, good luck in all your future endeavors. UAO wouldn't have been the same without you. - Tasha, Emily and Melissa S\^xem« Toco t*^*it-Mor\. Jt Tms. TXis* ir\ Orsty W.illIII.I.-, .1111 I N .II ' lr.«.,n K Aliens will Tribe gives Sabathia new deal By Tom Withers Earlier, Cleveland signed that keeping our core players Sabathia's agents since spring He lost his father, uncle and !Hf ASSOCIATED PRESS catcher Victor Martinez to a five- is essential for this organiza- training, but talks stalled when cousin while trying to anchor hit Earth C.C. Sabathia signed a year, $15 million deal and desig- tion's future." Indians general he siraincd a side muscle while Cleveland's young pitching two-year, $17.75 million contract nated hitter Travis Hafner got a manager Mark Shapiro said."C.C. warming up for an exhibition staff. A hamstring injury ended extension yesterday with the three-year, $7 million contract. is a special talent and special game on March 6. Sabathia's season a few weeks before BCS Cleveland Indians that will keep Sabathia, who could have person and we are very fortu- Sabathia began the season early. Still, he made 30 starts and the All-Star left-hander with the become a free agent after next nate to have someone with his on the disabled list and made became the first Indians pitcher gets settled club through 2008. season, will make $8.75 million ability and character leading our his debut on April 17 against since Bob Feller to make 100 Sabathia's extension, which in 2007 and $9 million in 2008. organization into what we hope Minnesota. He got a no- career starts before turning 24. includes the Indians picking I lis salary for 2006 can increase is the next championship era." decision against theTwinsandgot Sabathia's weight has been an JIM up their $7 million club option to $9 million if he reaches perfor- Since the Indians drafted his first win last Friday in Seattle, issue with many Cleveland fans, LUKE for 2006, is the third significant mance incentives and finishes him in the first round in 1998, holding the Mariners to one run and it became one for him this move made this spring by owner among the top two in Cy Young Sabathia has been on a fast track and seven hits in seven innings. winter, too. With guidance from AP Columnist Larry Dolan to keep its core of voting or in the top five for MVR to stardom. I lis new deal solidi- Sabathia, 55-35 in five seasons, a trainer sent to his Vallejo, Calif., young players together. It's the Sabathia can make a maxi- fies the 6-foot-7.290-pounder as went 17-5 as a rookie in 2001. home by the Indians, Sabathia The BCS is holding its annual same blueprint the Indians used mum of $11.75 million in 2007 not only Cleveland's ace hut one He won 13 games the next two dedicated himself to a strict nuriing this week at a luxury in the 1990s when they emerged and 2008 with similar bonuses. of the ALs top pitchers. seasons before going 11-10 in workout regime and diet and hotel in sunny Arizona. As from decades of losing to get to "The Dolan family has The Indians had been 2004, a season in which personal came to training camp in the exruiscs in futility go, it is rivaled the World Series twice. consistently demonstrated negotiating the extension with problems weighed on Sabathia. best shape of his career. only by UFO conventions. And right now, it's an even-money bet whether aliens will be regular visitors to the TENNIS planet before college football gets what it has needed for Falcons get decades: a playoff to decide its champion on the field. talent from Instead of real MAC tourney time for BG competition, the Bowl Championship delegates con- all over the tinue to twist logic into pretzels, By loe Watts keep their fingers crossed until SPORTS REPORTER they suffer cramps and tinker Having completed its regular 5 ^ world with the formula every offseason season, the Bowling Green tennis team travels to Muncie. By Kara Ohnpen since they hijacked the postsea- RtPORTER son in 1998. Unfortunately, noth- Ind. this weekend for the ing that will be decided by the Mid-American Conference Thousands of miles from home; ItakEfifc thrust into a new culture; time they head back home yes- Championships. terday is going to tilt the odds in BG (12-9, 4-5 MAC) is the surrounded by complete the game's favor. That's because fifth-seed in the upcoming strangers; faced with a foreign those delegates are too busy try- championships and will face training mentality. fourth-seed Eastern Michigan w With these obstacles, how ing — yet again — to convince the rest (if us to tnist their vision. (8-10,6-3 MAC) in a quarterfi- has Bowling Green's athletic That became considerably nal match Friday morning. department managed to harder to do last December, The match will be a rematch successfully recruit talent from all when The Associated Press told between the two schools with around the world? the BCS to stop using its media Eastern Michigan winning Marie-Eve Boisvert is the third- poll as one of three equally the first , 6-1, on April 8 at i in-line of Norwegian gymnasts weighted components in deter- Keefe Courts. to be recruited to compete at mining the BCS rankings. That Eastern was led by tiie reign- BG. She found out about the poll, along with the USA Today/ ing MAC Player of the Year, University through former team- ESPN coaches poll and six com- Victoria Domina, who won at mates who informed the coach, puter ratings, provided the basis top-flight singles and doubles. Dan Connelly, about her interest. for the B( :S standings, which, in "Ihat was a tough match but "He just called me up one day, turn, decided which two teams I was proud that we fought hard no e-mail or anything," Boisvert played for the national and believed in ourselves," said said "But he talked to me and championship and which others BG head coach Penny Dean. asked how my gymnastics was got slots In the glamorous, The match was much closer and how my grades were and big-money bowl games. than the final score indicated, after a couple of phone calls, I To the delight of BCS mem- as four of the singles matches was a member of the BGSU bers, there was no shortage of went to the decisive third set gymnastics team." volunteers lining up to serve as Senior Cameron Benjamin In Connelly's nine-season alternatives to the AP poll. The was the only Falcon to secure career as gymnastics coach at early favorites were the National a point, winning her sixth flight BG, he's had four internation- Football Foundation and Hall match over EMU's Havia Micati al athletes, three Norwegian of Fame, which offered to put 1-6,6-2,6-3. gymnasts and one Canadian, and together a panel of former Bowling Green was also with- those athletes have been crucial out the services of freshman V BenSwirtfer BGNews coaches and administrators, and to the team's success. In April the NCAA Division l-A Athletic lenna Nussbaum for the match A BIT OF A STRETCH: BG senior Susie Schoenberger concentrates on the ball before hitting a back hand 1999, Mamy Oestreng, a native of Directors Association, which said who was out with a back injury. against Toledo April 9. Schoenberger and the Falcons are off to the MAC tournament today. Trogstad, Norway, was not only it could draw voters from eight "Not having lenna hurt us a the first BG gymnast to qualify different segments of the college little and it will be nice have her "We've had a good season but the Falcons against the Eagles. Creek Tennis Center on the Ball for the national meet, but she football world. back for this one," Dean said. it will be nice to top it off with a Schoenberger takes a 15-13 State University campus. captured the NCAA title on the According to USA Today, The Falcons are back at couple of wins at the MAC's," singles record into the match The winner returns to the floor exercise officials from each group arrived full-strength and will be look- Dean said. and lakupcin stands at a courts Saturday for a semi- "I just think that coaches can with lists bearing more than 100 ing to advance to the semifinals Senior Susie Schoenberger team-best 22-7 in singles play. final match against top-seed find really good athletes that want of the MAC Championships for and sophomore Ashley The match is scheduled for 10 Western Michigan, eighth-seed a scholarship if they look in other LITKE, PAGE 12 the first time since 2000. lakupcin will lead the charge for am on Friday at the Cardinal Ball State or ninth-seed Toledo. countries," Boisvert said "They probably haven't been seen by a lot of other schools either." The international presence on BG athletics does not stop with gymnastics. Of the 27 players on the hockey team, 10 of them are NFL cooperating better than baseball from Canada The University's swim team carries two athletes By Howard Fenderich NFL linebackers and not Yesterday, only two former from Canada, and the cross coun- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS conclude that they might be NFL players were present, and try team has four members from A law establishing uniform taking performance-enhancing one was Hall of Famer Gene Kenya and one from Canada drug-testing rules for major U.S. drugs?" asked chairman Tom Upshaw, invited because he's International Athletic sports would be a mistake, NFL Davis, R-Va. the NFL Players Association Recruiting Services is an commissioner Paul Tagliabue Tagliabue countered: "We're chief executive. independent recruiting organi- told Congress yesterday, while certainly not going to jump to The other was Steve Courson, zation that helps athletes from defending his league's steroid the conclusion that because we an offensive lineman for the other countries get recognized policy under questioning from have larger athletes today there Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa by American universities and lawmakers who were far less is increased steroid use in the Bay Buccaneers from 1978-85. American coaches find the most adversarial than during last National Football league. I think He has admitted using steroids suitable athletes to complement month's baseball hearing. it's nonsense." and said they probably played their existing programs. "We don't feel that there On the whole, congressmen a role in his developing a heart LARS provides "coaches with is rampant cheating in our generally praised the NFL for its condition. comprehensive introductions to sport." Tagliabue told the House cooperation, with more than one Courson delivered his suitable players in the form of Government Reform Committee. calling Wednesday's session a statement to dozens of empty academic and athletic profiles Members of the panel asked "breath of fresh air" compared to black leather chairs: Only one and references. lARS will provide whether the size of today's NFL Major League Baseball's hearing member of the committee was a continually updated directory players is evidence of steroid Still, the committee didn't present, because others left for a of prospective student-athletes use, they criticized football's get a direct answer as to how floor vote. registered with the service." penalties as too lenient and asked widespread steroid use might later, when asked by rank- Another Norwegian whether amphetamines should be in the NFL lawmakers tried ing Democrat Henry Waxman student-athlete, Betsey-Marie be banned and when the growth to gauge that level in baseball of California what percentage of Eskeland, explained that she hormone will be tested for. on March 17, when an 11-hour pro football players use steroids simply could not pass up the "How is the average American hearing featured Mark McGwire, today, Courson said: "That would ClurlnDharipak AP Photo "once in a lifetime" opportunity supposed to look at the size, lose Canseco and other past and THE WHOLE TRUTH: NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue is sworn in strength and speed of today's current stars. STEROIDS, PAGE 14 before testifying about the NFL steroid policy yesterday. INTERNATIONAL, PAGE 11 jjjj^Hi GET IN ON THE ACTION AT WWW.BGNEWS.COM/SP0RTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM SPORTS Thursday. April 28.200511 Patterson walks off with victory over Reds IN! »SS0CI»!t0 PRESS starter,, went 4-for-4 with a and I've always said I'll take him innings, also striking out three Derrek Lee had to share his big two-run homer in the sixth on my team any day," said Cubs Perez continued his strong day with Corey Patterson. inning and a three-run shot in the starter Ryan Dempster, who was hitting in place of Nomar Lee hit two home runs and seventh that tied the game at 7. Lee's teammate with Florida. "It's Garciaparra. with a triple to right tied a career high with six RBIs, Lee's .430 average, seven pretty cool to see him locked in in the first. Two batters later, Lee and Patterson hit a game-win- homers and 27 RBIs all lead the like he is." scored Perez with a single. ning homer to give the Chicago National League. Before this Felipe Lopez hit his first-career Notes: Lee also drove in six Cubs a wild 8-7 victory over the season, Lee was a career .230 grand slam in the Reds' five-run runs lune 16, 2000, against San Cincinnati Reds yesterday. hitter in April with 89 RBIs in third inning for a 6-1 lead. Diego. It was his 10th two-homer The Cubs (11-10) won rhe 166 games. "I was just trying to stay back game.... Lee broke Billy Williams' series to move a game ahead of "It's not easy, man," Lee said. and hit the ball hard," Lopez said. post-1969 April RBI record, the Reds for second place in the "It's just one of those times "It was a slider that stayed out which was 25 in 1970 ... Reliever NL Central. Lee was on-deck where you're seeing the ball well over the plate." Roberto Novoa was called up when Patterson ended it in the and get in a zone. It seems like The teams combined for by the Cubs from Triple-A Iowa ninth with his fifth homer. pitchers make more mistakes and four home runs in the game before the game. The Cubs "It didn't really matter who you take advantage of them." and 61 runs in the three-game sent RHP Jon Leicester down ... steals the show, as long as we win LaTroy Hawkins (1-1) got series as the wind swirled out of Garciaparra underwent surgery the show," Cubs manager Dusty the win, striking out two in a Ittl Robxson APPtwIo Wrigjey Field. for a ruptured tendon in his Baker said. "That was great. perfect ninth. BY A MILE: Chicago's Corey Patterson, right, is tagged out by Reds "Pitchers and hitters, when groin Wednesday.... Injured Cubs D-Lee driving in all those runs "I'm glad Hawk got the victory catcher Jason LaRue last night. Patterson got the last laugh, though, they roll out of bed, they see closer loe Borowski threw a put us in the position for Corey and we finally came all the way as he hit a walk-off home run in the Cubs' 8-7 win. which way the wind is blowing," simulated game off the mound to do that." back," Baker said. "We've been Miley said. "If it's blowing out before the game. Borowski said Patterson connected off Matt coming back every game, just not leading off the inning. One out the ballpark too," Reds manager anything can happen." he threw about 35 pitches and Belisle (1-3) after Neifi Perez all the way back, I 'm glad it ended later, with the go-ahead run Dave Miley said. "We made some Dempster struck out the side felt pain-free. He went on the popped up a bunt to start the when it did because I didn't have on-deck in leromy Bumitz, bad pitches to Lee and he made in the first, but struggled after DL with a broken arm on March inning. Patterson was mobbed much rested pitching left." Valentine threw a 2-0 slider to us pay for it." that He gave up six runs on eight 25. The Cubs aren't sure when and knocked down at home plate Cincinnati blew a five-run lead Lee, who hit one out to left- Lee hit a two-run drive off start- hits in 5 1-3 innings. He walked Borowski will go to a rehab by his teammates. and was up 7-4 going into the center. His 27 RBIs are the most er Aaron Harang onto Waveland five, two intentionally, and struck assignment. ... The Cubs hadn't "It doesn't get much better than bottom of the seventh, but )oe by a Cubs player in April since Avenue in the bottom of the sixth out seven. won a game on a home run since that," he said. Valentine walked lerry Hairston divisional play began in 1969. to pull the Cubs to 6-4. Harang gave up four runs on Patterson did it on Sept. 14,2004 Lee, traditionally a slow and gave up a single to Perez "Bumitz can hit the ball out of "I've played with him since 98, nine hits and one walk in 5 1-3 against Pittsburgh. BG opens doors for international athletes INTERNATIONAL, FROM PAGE 10 to quit or "resent" gymnastics by the time they make it to college. to study at a university for free. "When I came here 1 had a She was a member of the BG difficult time with the train- swim team during the 2002-2003 ing principles, lifting and other season; if she had remained in outside exercises that we didn't BG8100 Norway after high school, she do at home," she said. "I actu- would have been unable to ally tore my ACL in my knee my pursue her swimming career. freshman year." "My desire to strengthen my The influence of international talents in art, combined with a student-athletes into American full athletic scholarship, secured intercollegiate sports seems to "goes live"on my decision to study in the be a growing trend and is not States, 'Eskeland said. limited to BG. The men's cross Similar to Boisvert, Eskeland country and track teams at came to BG from Norway and Michigan both have four had only spoken to her future international members, and the coaches over the phone. An Ohio State University women's obstacle for both Eskeland and swim team accounts for six BG@100 will implement the Boisvert was adjusting to the international student-athletes. first "Go Live" of the project different training styles in their Still, Boisvert feels "extremely respected sport. fortunate" for the opportunity to transition current administrative systems to PeopleSoft "I just thought everything BG has given to her. on June 27. This phase of the project focuses on such areas as would be a lot easier than it was" "There is no way 1 would have Eskeland recalled. 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The Trie purpose: to establish a new Fiesta Bowl will be played in the poll to help determine the teams same stadium a week earlier, on dtat will play for the national Ian. 1. The stadium also will be championship the site of the 2008 Super Bowl. BCS member athletic The fonnal announcement of directors made it clear at their the Fiesta selection came only meeting Tuesday thai Utey prefer hours after Arizona Gov. lanet starting a new poll to replace the Napolitano signed legislation Associated Press rankings, radier that would require the stadium than making radical changes to authority to grant use of the dieir formula. BCS coordinator new facility for college football. Kevin Weibetg said. The bill also turns sales tax rev- "We continue to look at a poll enue from ticket sales and other dial would potentially include transactions of the BCS games a panel of voters that would be over to the Fiesta Bowl. comprised of individuals who The provisions will mean have had experience with the about SI.75 million in revenue. sport, either as administrators, Fiesta Bowl executive director coaches, perhaps former players, lohn Junker said. things of that kind. That's where Weiberg stopped short of we're putting most of our focus saying the Fiesta would have lohn David Mercer AP Photo at this point," said Weiberg, the been bypassed had the bill not YOU'RE OUT: Auburn running back Carnell Williams makes a move Big 12 commissioner. become law. against Alabama last season. Williams and Auburn were the odd men Also on TUcsday, the Fiesta "But clearly we would have out last year when the BCS sent USC and Oklahoma to the title game. Bowl organization was some questions dtat would awarded the first national college have to be answered about the Associated Press poll as part of and the computer rankings are football championship game financial commitments the the formula to determine die two enough. They want another poll. under the new, expanded Bowl Fiesta Bowl had made to us," teams that play for the champi- The BCS has promised a Championship Series format. Weiberg said. onship. Weiberg said that while decision on the new formula by Beginning in the 2006 The announcement means the other more radical changes aren't July 15, but Weiberg said it could season, there will be a new game sites for the championship game off the table, simply replacing the be done sooner. Discussions will to determine die BCS national will continue in their current AP poll seems to be die preferred be held during the next two weeks champion, a contest separate rotation — Fiesta, Sugar, Orange alternative of the BCS schools. to try to resolve the poll issues. Tony Gutierrez SPPtwto from the four existing BCS bowls and Rose. After last season, the AP The National Football WALKING TALL: Dale Earnhardt Jr. walks down pit road prior to — the Fiesta Orange. Sugar and In all cases, the sites will asked the BCS to stop using its Foundation and Hall of Fame qualifying tor the Samsung/Radio Shack 500 race at Texas Motor Rose. In essence, it means that host the national title game a poll. That left the ESPN-USA had representatives at the BCS Speedway in Fort Worth in this April 15.2005 photo two more schools will qualify' for week after die rest of the BCS Today coaches' poll as the lone meetings and emerged as a.pos- a BCS contest. bowl games. human-voting poll in the sible entity to oversee the new As is the case under the current The second of the three days BCS calculations. poll. The NCAA Division l-A system, the teams that finish first of BCS meetings centered on BCS officials have rejected any Earnhardt coming and second in the BCS rankings finding a replacement for The suggestion that the coaches' poll BCS, PAGE 14 on after slow start By Mike Hams Cup race Sunday at Talladega THI ASSOCUtED PRESS Superspeedway — a race BCS controversial during offseason Don't sian icing down the where both he and VValtrip champagne quite yet, hut 1 laJe will be among the favorites LITKE. FROM PAGE 10 a spot in one of the BCS bowls. Association executive director surprise when somebody asked rarnliarili Inc. is snowing signs — Earnhardt has climbed Longhoms coach Mack Brown Grant Teaff said Monday, "Our Weiberg about the integrity of ofbeinga real contender after a all the way back to 12th in possible names. Those totals, openly lobbied voters and some coaches are willing to do the process, and he replied, "We slow start to the 2005 season. the standings. however, calmed BCS of his fans offered in e-mails to whatever it takes to make this need to work on that question." And that doesn't just apply to Waltrip is considered by coordinator Kevin Weiberg's pass along dieir recommenda- process the best it can be." And it's hardly the only one. If Dale Earnhardt |r. — Michael nian> to be little more than concerns only so far. tions using blunt instruments. That said, Teaff made it the BCS can't settle on a suitable Waltrip also is running well in a journeyman driver who "The question is how many Making matters even tougher abundantly clear that coaches replacement poll, it could decide recent weeks. becomes a superstar at people would be willing to for potential replacements, would make their votes public to use only the coaches' poll and lunior finished fifth In the Daytona and Talladega, the participate in it?" said Weiberg, Weiberg said the BCS is only after plenty of kicking and computer ratings to determine |K)ints last veal alter contend two tracks at which NASCAR who also serves as commis- considering forcing voters to screaming. "Vail will have a field its rankings, or scrap the formula ing for the title until the final requires horsepower-sapping sioner of the Big 12 Conference reveal their final ballots, at the day with it," he told reporters. entirely and form a selection day of the season. Me started oil carburetor resoictor plates to "Under what expectations wotdd very least, and may impose "Coaches will be ducking committee modeled along the 2005 with a second place finish slow the cars, they participate in it?" the same requirement on the and diving" lines of the one used to set the in the Deytona 500, but then Most of the attention in recent Considering past history, those coaches' poll. Tough luck, but it comes with NCAA basketball tournament slipped as far back in the points years at 1)1:1 has been directed expectations had better be low. Considering how many the territory. The Atlanta Journal- field — Without the tournament, as 27th uith a siring of three at fan favorite Earnhardt. Bui Media members who voted in conflicts of interest the coaches Constitution made an open- of course. races in which he failed to finish Waltrip. in a pivotal year at the AP poll came in for are involved in — more than records request to die 61 schools But anybody who thinks that bener Uian 24th. 1)1:1 after snuggling to a 20th- considerable harassment in a few have contracts paying whose coaches voted in last last idea would fare any better Earnhardt has since place points finish in 2004 and previous years because their handsome bonuses for BCS season's poll asking to release with the public than the current rebounded, though, with nearly losing his ride, is working ballots were made public. But appearances — finding enough their final votes; 55 did not system probably likes flying finishes of fourth. 13th, ninth hard to etve the team a solid fans and even the occasional members of that fraternity to comply. That won't wash under saucers, too. and. last Saturday night in 1-2 punch. coach took it to a new level last vote could present a whole new die latest new-and-improved "They'd see," Teaff said, "the Phoenix Fourth. Heading into season. While Texas and Cal set of headaches. BCS formula being considered. most mythical national champi- Aaron's 499 NASCAR Nextel EARNHARDT, PAGE 14 battied to the wire last season for American l«otball (baches That's whv it came as no onship you've ever laid eyes on." VILLAGE GREEN APARTMENTS & We're filling up fast! \# -•» 6 leases for August as* -»• Only tjvo bedroom \° apartments left Ohio University for SUMMER 2005 2 Blocks from Campus! 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Field, Sabathia announced his "I cried. I didn't cry for my signing of a $17.75 million victory, but I cried when my sis- contract extension through 2008 ter did it," Steven said. "I saw with the Cleveland Indians history being made before my "We're here to announce an very eyes," 18-year contract for little C.C., Researchers at the U.S. Olympic with Gummi Bears included." Committee believe the Lopezes joked a happy Indians general are the first three siblings to be manager Mark Shapiro. tony Dijak AP Photo crowned as world champions at Sabathia, with his son FAMILY MATTERS: C.C. Sabathia smiles as his son, C.C. Ill, tries to put the same time. tugging at pop's cap, explained his cap on yesterday in Cleveland. Sabathia signed a two-year, $17.75 Steven, 26, has the best resume. that his fondness for teammates ■million contract that will keep him in Cleveland through 2008. He won the welterweight title was a key reason for wanting a in Madrid on April 15, and that Al Btlwmin AP Photo long-term commitment to stay "In this day and age, there's back as an Indian," said Shuey goes with two Olympic gold GOLDEN BOY: USA's Steven Lopez celebrates after winning the gold in Cleveland. not a great deal of loyalty in who was the second overall pick medals and two other world medal in the men's under 80kg taekwondo. at the 2004 Olympic Games "I'm just so comfortable the game so this is good to see. in the 1992 draft by Cleveland. championships in Athens in this Aug. 28,2004 photo. here," said the 24-year-old. GG's just a great guy." He pitched eight years Diana, 21, and Mark, 22, each "I love the city, the fans and In the opposing dugout, (1994-02) with the Indians liefc ire won their championships two to big tournaments all around The l-opezes enrolled my teammates." however, Detroit manager being dealt to the Dodgers for days after Steven — Diana in the the worid. their kids in taekwondo not Sabathia's teammates were Alan Trammell recognized the three pitchers in Inly 2002. women's featherweight division "We'd get phone calls at 2 knowing it would be an Olympic just as excited as the All-Star importance of die signing in a "As soon as you are and Mark in the very next bout a.m. saying, 'We won,'" Diana sport, "but for the martial arts left-hander, who joined catcher different manner. sitting then again with your hip for the men's featherweight title. recalled. "Alter the phone calls, part of it," Steven said, "being Victor Martinez and designated "When you get good pitchers, throbbing again and limping "I saw her on the medal stand I was always telling my mom, able to defend ourselves. It was hitter Travis Hafner in signing you want to lock them up," said around, you realize this isn't and it looked like she was about That's what I'm going to do. I'm something we did together." extensions this month. Trammell. "The Twins signed what we had hoped,' he said. to cry on the medal stand," Mark going to call you some day and When they showed talent, "Obviously locking up these (lohanl Santana and now the The right-hander had a 45-27 said. "1 got emotional. That was tell you I won.' they started going to big regional players is just great to see," said Indians have done this We're record with 22 saves and a 3.57 funny, because here I am, ready "The)' always pushed me to do tournaments, then the junior third baseman Aaron Boone. going to have to tackle diem for ERA in 451 games, all in relief. to fight and getting teary-eyed. 1 other sports, like volleyball and Olympics, and on and on. lean's "The organization is following years to come." ROAD Ki RECOVERY: got in the ring, controlled myself, swimming, but I wanted to do success was the first inkling of up on their plan and this gives SO LONG, SHUEY: Outfielder tody Gerut on the did what I needed to do and got what my brothers did." history in the making. us the big guy at the top of our Reliever Paul Shuey retired disabled list as he continues to the result I wanted." She did, now all three are aim- "We had the same genetic rotation. That's huge." yesterday rather than continue ;i rehab from reconstructive knee They are coached — sur- ing to take their historic act to the makeup," Steven said. "So, 1 knew Boone, whose brother Bret, minor-league rehab assignment surgery in September, is playing prise, surprise — by their 31- Beijing Olympics in three years. if 1 did what he did, I could stand father Bob and grandfather Ray during his 14th stint on the in the Indians' extended spring year-oldbrother,)ean,a 1995silver "As long as we stay on the right on his shoulders and my brother all played in the majors, too, disabled list. training program. medalist at world championships path, stay committed, I think all and sister could stand on my said the Indians' family-first "It is a sad day," he said. I hat puis him ahead of luan who got into the sport first and of us could make die Olympic- shoulders and be able to achieve philosophy played a part in his "It is tough to think about it Gonzalez, who Is on the DL with was the one the three younger team in 2008 and hopefully greater success in a shorter and signing with Cleveland as a free actually being over, especially ,i strained right hamstring and Lopezes foDowed. be as successful as we were at quicker time." agent in 2004. when I know I still probabt] doing little more than taking Their parents, Julio and these worid championships.'' If there was one drawback, rft "Without a doubt, it was key," can get some guys out with my baiting practice, "He's lining Ondina, came from Nicaragua to Steven said. that taekwondo isn't, well, a very he said. "We do have a lot of 84-86 mph pitches live pitching, but he still ran'l the suburbs of Houston, which Often they are asked what their docile sport. Often, those prac- respect for one another in this Shuey was trying to come play the outfield," Shapiro said. is where the kids learned their parents fed them growing up. tice kicks and bouts in the garage clubhouse. Personally, we're back from a third operation on Meanwhile Adam Miller, the martial arts skill. In reality, there was much more would lead to damage _ dam- all happy for C.C. because he's his hip last luly, when he missed Indians top pitching prospect lean's success lured Steven into to it than that. age the kids tried their hardest to like family." all die 2004 season while with who has been sidelined since the sport Steven's success sucked "Our parents instilled a cover up. Outfielder Casey Blake feels the Los Angeles Dodgers. He spring training with a Strained in Mark and, in rum, his success work ethic," Steven said. 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Waltrip has "I started out the year relaxed "If you can picture this," towaid helping Waltrip prove he BCS, FROM PAGE 12 and it is one of the considerations climbed 12 spots in the points and allowing those guys to get Waltrip said, "When we would is more than just a guy the late in determining whether we can in the last three races and heads used to the change first and with run last year with the No. 15' Dale Earnhardt put in one of his Athletic Directors Association move forward with a replace- intoTalladega 18th. me in there. 1 didn't want to push and the race would be over and cars because of friendship. also Is a possibility, but Weiberg ment poll. But I think, without a He has three top-10 them hard at the start. we'd finish 16th or 17th, they'd While the 30-year-old said the athletic directors doubt, that issue continues to be finishes in his hist five starts. Ihe "But we're starting to get into look at me like, 'What's wrong Earnhardt is one of NASCAR's themselves were not keen on the sort of foremost in our mind both younger brother of three- time the season. Me and Pete, we're with you?' and I'd look at them biggest stars — nearly an idea of voting in such a poll. for the coaches' poll as well as for Cup champion Darrell Waltrip starting to work a little harder like, 'What makes you sure y'all Elvis-like icon to many—Waltrip, Those voting in the new poll any replacement poll that would only had nine top-lOs all of and demand a little more from didn't mess up?' And nobody who will turn 42 on Saturday, is would have to make at least plug into that spot." last season. ourselves around the racetrack knows the answer. often an afterthought. Hut's a their final ballots public, Weiberg Weiberg said the number of The slow statis by both drivers We're driving real, real hard to "But, when I got in my car perception Waltrip would love to said. That's something the BCS people voting in the new poll has probably can Ix1 attributed to the get good finishes for the team this year, I look at my crew and change before his career ends. leaders want the coaches' poll yet to be determined. The new surprising offseason shakeup and keep them going" said, T'm yours. Take me and Asked if criticism of his ability voters to do, too. Currently, poll preferably would not start in which the drivers essentially Earnhardt's resurgence was a mold me. Make me one of you.' has been fair, Waltrip bristled. coaches' ballots are secret. until early October, he said. swapped teams. necessity for a team with high I wanted those guys to pour their "Your opinions are yours "The Issue of transparen- "We think that it's important Earnhardt's crew, including expectations, Waltrip's recent knowledge on me and let me and you write them down on a cy continues to be a primary for games to be played for voters car chief Tony Eury Jr.. took all of showing has been a somewhat suck it up and be one of them." piece of paper and share it with concern to us," Weiberg said. "We to have a chance to see the results his No. 8 Chevrolets and moved unexpected bonus. Waltrip said he also was sure thousands of people," he said. have not resolved those issues, of those games," he said. to Waltrip's No. 15 shop, while But it's no surprise to Waltrip, his former team would work "I've been criticized enough Pete Rondeau, who finished who was sure both teams would well with Earnhardt. where y'all can't hurt me. 2004 as Waltrip's crew chief, took prosper from the crew swap. "I know Pete and those boys "You can't write anything his crew and cats and went to "Pete and the boys that wort; looked at Dale 11. and said, Take that's going to make my day Earnhardt's shop. cm the No. 8 car are smart, tal- us to the promised land. We can any worse, and you can't all of a The idea was to raise ented individuals," Waltrip said. do it, and you can lead us there.' sudden tell me I'm smart and Congress sees NBA everyone's game. The first few "I knew that when you put Dale So it was two different situations great and make me feel any races — other than EarnhanJt's Jr. with them, they would have with the same basic scenario," better," he said. "I'm just goingto strong Daytona run — made it success. And I saw what Tony Ir. he said. "1 believe it will lead to keep on being me." hearing in its future STEROIDS, FROM PAGE 10 Tagliabue disagreed. "If we've got to start be very hard for me to determine. outsourcing or off-shoring our I've been out of the game for dnig programs, then I think we're 20 years." in trouble," he told Waxman in Even a congressman the closest thing to a contentious pointed out the contrast in the exchange. witness lists. "When it comes to process and "If this committee is serious other considerations, including about investigating steroid use discipline, we can deal widi our among football players today, own sport better than a uniform well, we should probably start standard, which in many cases by talking to some of today's can become the lowest common Students- football players," Massachusetts denominator." Democrat Stephen Lynch said. Baseball banned steroids in Davis promised more hearings September 2002 and instituted and said the NBA will be next. He mandatory 10-day suspensions said he, Waxman and Sen. John this season. 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Olympus Page 5 Dear students: Hi! I'm Chelci Howard, and I am the Gavel Editor for 2005- New member week a success, exceeds expectations Page 6 The end of the semester is 2006. Get excited! finally upon us. Congratulations, I am a rising junior journalism Program presents alternative choices to consuming alcohol Page 6 you've done it. major, who will either go into In only one week, thoughts will print or public relations. Ultimate summer fun: Supersoaker vs. Slip 'n' Slide Page 7 no longer center on equations, I'm from beautiful Westerville, theories, essays, and exams. We OH, which is about 20 minutes students will have that luxuri- away from Columbus. ous item many haven't experi- I'm a member of Kappa Delta enced since the year began: free sorority, and 1 currently serve as time. the Public Relations Chair for This year has produced so both Panhellenic Council and many great memories. It's hard Panhellenic Recruitment Dream to believe that it's already com- Team. ing to a close. Greg Kohlrieser has done an Along with the academic year, amazing job with the Gavel this my term as Editor of The Gavel year. His hard work and strong Gavel is also coming to a close. dedication has definitely paid STAFF I hope you have enjoyed the off, as the Gavel is looking bet- return of The Gavel this year. 1 ter than ever. Greg, thank you have certainly enjoyed serving for your service and I, as well as as your Editor. the Greek community, appreci- An Editor can only be as good ate everything you have done as those who serve on his staff, for us. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF REPORTERS LAYOUT DESIGN and this year's Gavel staff has I will continue to maintain the Greg Kohlrieser Jennie Swinarski Greg Kohlrieser been great. A special thank you standards and goals you have goes out to all of those who have set for the Gavel, and please Holly Mittelmeier written stories, taken photos, or don't turn off your cell phone participated in designing. when it comes time to do the Ashley Howard With the close of another first issue next year! COPY EDITOR rpa I anrv PHOTOGRAPHERS academic year, another class of I am incredibly excited to seniors will be bidding farewell have this opportunity to be the to the University. Editor-in-Chief of the Gavel. I wish the best of luck to you, I look forward to implement- seniors. Your hard work and ing some ideas I am going to years of classes are complete. be implementing next year to Whatever your plans on, you improve the readership of the have the power to succeed. Gavel at least by a million read- Good luck on finals and happy ers. studying! All joking aside, I strongly believe in this Greek community, and I will do everything in my power to make sure everyone is represented equally and fairly. - Chelci Gavel APRIL 28. 2005 PAGE 3 Retreat helps participants realize their potential Emerging Leaders offers unique perspective to Greek leadership and involvement Bonnie Sickles participants came away from the The weekend included camp- REPORTER retreat energi/ed by their experi- fires, great food, and friend- The spring semester Emerging ences. ships that would not have been Leaders retreat took place on "I gained a lot of friendships possible without this weekend April 1-3 at Camp Wilson in and leadership skills that 1 will retreat. Bellefontaine, Ohio. use in my future positions. Also, Amber Krill, a sophomore of The objective of Emerging how to break down stereo- Alpha Chi Omega said, "From Leaders is to help fraternity and types in the Greek community," Emerging Leaders I feel I have sorority members from each Andrew Bauman, Kappa Alpha left with a better understand- chapter develop their leadership Order, said. Bauman, a fresh- ing of other chapters and have skills and build Greek unity. man, joined Kappa Alpha Order come away with some great new After completing the this fall. friends." Emerging Leaders program, Not only did participants learn "1 will use my skills from members walk away with the about leadership skills, they also Emerging Leaders in my cur- tools to hold positions in their learned that stereotypes of chap- rent position and future chapters and make positive con- ters cannot be believed. positions,"Krill said. tributions to the Greek commu- Heather Gillin, a sophomore "Emerging Leaders was a nity. Participants in the spring LEADING THE WAY: Emerging Leaders Team Leaders take a break from of Sigma Kappa, said, "I've great way to meet new people Emerging Leaders ranged from group activities to teach Ron Binder, Director of Greek Affairs, the finer art gained a greater sense of unity within the Greek community freshman to junior status and of popping the collar. amongst the Greek community. and learn from other people's were instructed not to bring any- 1 gained leadership abilities that learning styles as well as the thing with their chapter's letters Greek organizations. chapters, as well as participating promote stronger bonds in my ELTLs (Emerging Leaders Team on it. This was an attempt to The weekend was spent get- in teambuilding activities that own chapter as well as other Leaders)," Alii Hance, a sopho- break down stereotypes of other ting to know Greeks from other promote trust and unity. Many chapters on campus." more Alpha Phi, said. GIB names award winners, new council leaders JanefcOigtr from afar. She explained that events, worked hard to put on lowed their chapter's principles, FORMES GIB PRESIDENI because of her immense love GIB 2005-2006 quality programs, and have been and were enthusiastic about The Greek Independent Board for Sigma Lambda Gamma, she a role model for their chapters. being a brother or sister. (GIB) honored its members at chooses to be close to the organi- NEWLY INSTALLED Yvette "Atrevida" Castro, Sarah "Destinada" Flores, the second annual GIB Awards zation and serves as the Chapter CABINET MEMBERS: Teresa Lopez, and Enrique "El Aleicia Barrett, and Chase Banquet on April 16. Advisor. Musico" Almaguer won the "Ritmo Artistico" Bailey won for Members of Sigma Lambda Derrick "Amistad" Jones, LINDSEY LEVINSOHN, PRESIDENT awards for most improved their chapters. Beta, Sigma Lambda Gamma, alumni of Sigma Lambda Beta GPA. The Chapter Service Award and Delta Chi Phi and their International Fraternity Inc., JANELLE OLIGERVICE PRESIDENT These members significant- went out to the chapter who advisors and faculty were in spoke about the history of the CHASE BAILEY, SECRETARY ly improved their GPAs since had done the most community attendance for the event. GIB and how GIB has grown SAM CHADA, TREASURER becoming a member in their service hours, as determined by Two speakers from Sigma in its four-year lifespan on the respective organization. the Greek Report. Lambda Beta and one speaker University's campus. tion. The Sister and Brother of The Scholars of the Year Sigma Lambda Gamma from Sigma Lambda Gamma Jones explained how proud the Year, Most Improved GPA, awards are given to individu- National Sorority Inc. won the spoke about their experiences in he was to see the idea of GIB Scholar of the Year, Neophyte als who had the highest grades chapter service award. The their organizations. grow from a piece of paper into of the year, and Chapter Service in their chapter and who had chapter's nine active members Alexandra "Sincera" the organization that it is today. awards were all awarded. worked hard to better their completed 216 hours of commu- Hernandez, alumnae of Sigma Chase "Ritmo Artistico" Bailey Jeannine "Serenidad" Ware chapters' grades as well. nity service. Lambda Gamma National spoke about the new member and Sam Chada won Sisters of Taylor "Risuerta" Balderas, The new leadership of the GIB Sorority Inc., spoke about experience. He told the story of the Year for their respective chap- Lindsey Levinsohn, and Jaime for 2005-2006 was also formally involvement and commitment how he found Sigma Lambda ter and Juan "Fururo" Martinez "Profesor" Martinez won the announced. after one's undergraduate years. Beta, his experiences during his won Brother of the Year. award for their organizations. Next year's cabinet includes Hernandez explained that New Member Education, and These sisters and brother had Neophyte of the Year was Sam Chada, Treasurer; Chase after undergraduate years, sis- the euphoria he experienced displayed what exactly a sister an award for new members "Ritmo Artistico" Bailey, ters and brothers can'be very when he became a brother. and brother should be. All three of the organizations that had Secretary; Janelle "Sonrisa" involved with their chapter, or The highlight of the eve- have excelled academically, maintained high grades, were Oliger, Vice President; and they can watch their chapter ning was the awards presenta- attended all of their chapter's involved in their chapters, fol- Lindsey Levinsohn, President. The PAGE 4 2005 Greek chapters recognized for year-long efforts Individual achievement awards also presented to fraternity and sorority members Sarah Schaffer ties this year, Alpha Chi Omega Warren McGovern, an REPORTER and Alpha Omicron Pi. Assistant Professor of The Greek Awards were Gold, silver, and bronze Mathematicsand Statistics, was held Sunday April 17 in the achievement-level awards honored as the Outstanding Bowen Thompson Student were also earned by several Fraternity Faculty Advisor. Union. sororities and fraternities. McGovern advises the Lambda The annual Greek Awards Several individuals were Chi Alpha fraternity. are given to chapters and honored for their achievement The award present- individuals who exhibit as well. ers were Andrew Crockett, leadership, service, and Aaron Shumaker of Alpha Interfraternity Council strong sisterhood and Sigma of Sigma Phi Epsilon President, Fay Coleman, brotherhood to the BGSU fraternity was named Greek Panhellenic President, Janelle community in accordance Man of the Year, and Fay Oliger, Greek Independent with the Greek Affairs mission Coleman, current President Board President, and Bethany statement. of Panhellenic Council, was Winston, President of National Chapter presidents, exec- named Greek Woman of the Pan-Hellenic Council. utive boards, and active Year. Chapters were evaluated by members who worked The Greek awards also hon- a panel of judges based on an tirelessly throughout the year ored faculty advisors. These extensive evaluation packet. were honored for their hard advisors put many hours of Individuals receiving work. hard work toward helping awards were nominated by The Outstanding NI'HC chapters acheive excellence, individuals or chapters and Chapter Award went to Delta Bcttina Shuford, Director then selected by a panel of Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. of Multicultural and Academic judges. The Overall Chapter Initiatives, was named the Excellence Award, recognizing Outstanding Sorority Faculty GREEK the highest level of achieve- Advisor for counseling Delta ment, was given to two sorori- Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. EXCELI JENCE AND THE AWARD GOES TO: Dave Ruda of Sigma Phi Epsilon receives the Greek Man of the Year Award from Director of Greek Affairs Ron Binder Order of Omega names 2005-2006 officers Holly Mtttelmeier REPORTER with a great opportunity to Greek Community, but more "The last executive board did Of ficer elections for the Order work with a new group of peo- specifically plans to increase an amazing job, and we are of Omega were held March 30, ple and to be part of something awareness of Order of Omega. going to continue to build upon and the newly elected repre- as prestigious as the Order of He wants to try to promote that," Freedman said. sentatives are anxious to start Omega, whose members rep- the honor society to fresh- Among the last executive their work in their positions for resent the top three percent The encouragement I man and sophomores, so by board that Freedman spoke the upcoming academic year. of Greeks. Mauer is excited to received from people the time they are upper class- of is past President Hilary The new officers are represent as the president, the in Greek Affairs and men they are excited to apply Erlenbach, of Delta Gamma, President Matt Mauer, Alpha Order of Omega chapter who to the Order of Omega and who is pleased with the new Sigma Phi; Vice President of are selected for their outstand- from some of my peers become active. He also wants executive board. Programming Kate Freedman, ing leadership involvement really inspired me to to get more Greek men active "I am very confidant that c lamina Phi Beta; Vice President and academic achievements. run for this position. in Order of Omega. "There are Matt, along with his executive of Selections Amy Kirk, Sigma "The encouragement that a lot of qualified men out there, board, will do very well this Kappa; Secretary Fay Coleman, I received from people in that could really use Order of next year for the Delta Omicron Chi Omega; and Treasurer Greek Affairs and from some - Mall Maurer. Omega as a great channel to Order of Omega President chapter," Erlenbach said. Megan Sebo, Chi Omega. of my peers, like Dave Ruda serve the Greek Community," "Matt possesses the needed Newly elected President, and Kimberly Gilchrist, real- Mauer said. creativity and leadership to Matthew Maurer was inducted ly inspired me to run for this The new Vice President of make this organization even into Order of Omega this past position," Mauer said. Programming, Kate Freedman, more successful. I wish Matt, fall and chose to run for presi- With his presidency, Mauer said that being on the execu- and his new executive board all dency because it presented him plans to continue to serve the tive board is an extreme honor. the luck," Erlenbach said. APRIL 21 G R E E E S S PAGE 5 DZ borrows God and Goddess from Mt. Olympus Annual Greek pageant declared success as large crowd cheers participants to victory Christen Marcu Lastly, the third round con- porters danced and spent time REPORTCR sisted of each contestant dress- mixing with the entire Greek' The second floor of the Union ing in original togas. community. was overrun with Greeks on Contestants were asked to Finally, Chad Kennedy of Monday, April 18 for Delta explain why their toga dem- FIJI and Kristan Willison of Zeta's Greek God and Goddess onstrated their individual per- Chi Omega were announced competition. sonality and represented their as the winners. Although the Supporters from each par- chapter. The final question for spirit race was intense, the ticipating chapter poured into each contestant was why he or Spirit Award was presented to the Union Theatre chanting she should be chosen as Greek Delta Chi, who are no stranger cheers and carrying their large God or Goddess. to winning the spirit award, wooden letters, painted accord- Many of thee answers were as they have won it numerous ing to their chapter colors. The funny but also incorporated times. sisters of Delta Zeta sported Greek unity. During the event, members t-shirts that said, "You never Wes Steiner, Sigma Phi of Delta Chi ran through the know who you will meet when Epsilon, answered the question crowd with painted faces and you are dressed in a sheet," and by saying "Roses are red, I love chests, waving their flags and could be seen frantically run- DZ, if I'm your Greek God, I'd signs. One of their signs even ning around the crowed theater, bring back Beta |500|." supported their contestant making sure that everything M.iny contestants also incor- by sporting "Leo is my man was in order. porated popular culture Into crush!" The theatre was overcrowded thru skits or answers. As of Monday night, Delta with people sitting on the stairs TOGA! TOGA! TOGA!: Greek God Chad Kennedy of FIJI poses with his Delta Gino Georgelti of Phi Delta Zeta raised $340 from the event, and eachother's laps, so thank- Zeta coaches. Kennedy's rendition of "Scotty Doesn't Know" wowed the I hi-t,i said, "I'd do anything lor which will go to the Sound fully the event moved to the crowd and the judges, earning him his crown and title of "Greek God." my brothers even if it means Beginnings Programs; a pro- Ballroom after the first round. dressing up like a Spice Girl for gram that educates new parents Carly Pierson, the coordina- Lip Jam. And if I'm Greek God, on hearing tests lor their new- tor of Greek God and Goddess, While the contestants had completed the questions, all of your wildest dreams will born babies and helps parents was overjoyed in regards to the answered their questions, a slide they scattered off of the stage come true." understand the importance of turn out. presentation of their name, age, to prepare for the infamous sec- While waiting for judges to having their children tested for "1 never would have thought hometown, major, and hobbies ond round. make their final decisions, sup- hearing loss that the turn out for Greek God appeared on the screen behind The second round involved and Goddess would have ever them. After all 22 contestants the contestants performing amounted to anything that a talent. The talents ranged size," Pierson. from serious to silly and cre- "We had 22 contestants, ated laughter and rounds of which is 10 more than last year, applause. so, you can see how I was very Many popular talent choices happy, and shocked all at once. included singing, dancing, and I know my chapter and I could / could not have been lip-syncing. Some of the crowd not have been more excited to more excited to see so favorites included Greg Ashe, see so many people come out many people come out of Delta Sigma Phi's Michael to support their own chapters Jackson performance, Greg as well as each other," Pierson to support their own Kohlrieser singing "I Believe said. chapters as well as in a Thing Called Love," and The first round consisted of Emily Willard of Gamma Phi the participants wearing tra- each other. Beta, lip-syncing to "A Part ditional togas and answering of Your World" from Disney's questions such as," What is - Carly Pierson, Delta Zeta Little Mermaid. your favorite memory of Greek Coordinator of Willard, dressed in a . mer- life this year?" Also, "What Creek Cod and Goddess maid costume, brushed her hair words of encouragement would with a fork and the crowd loud- you give to someone who is ly sang along. In between tal- AMERICAN IDOL WANNABE: Greg Kohlrieser of the Kappa Alpha Order interested in going Greek?" and ents, members of each chapter performs "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" for the judges and the "What would you do if you danced and cheered in order to audience. could be Dr. Binder for a day?" compete for the Spirit Award. Gavel PAGE 6 IIL 28, 2005 New Member Week a success, exceeds expectations Ashley Howard off with "Singles and Sundaes." benefit those in need. very pleased with New Member NEK MIMBEB GREEK COUNCIL New members enjoyed ice cream Thursday was "Wear Your Greek Week New Member Greek Week while playing "Singled Out." Greek Pride" day. New mem- The nine individuals that look place April 11-14, (ar DJs David Chambliss and Troy bers go^to wear their letters and worked to put on New Member exceeding its expectations. Tice provided entertainment. sign in at Union tables for spirit Greek Week far exceeded our Much like Greek Week, each "The first night had a fantas- / had a lot of fun, met points. expectations. It is because of day had a different activity that tic turnout and made not only other new members, Mike Gallagher, of Lambda their hard work and dedica- took place, all with a common the new members, but also the Chi Alpha said, "Overall, I tion that the Greek Community goal: for first year Greeks to council excited for what was and got a chance to thought the entire week was a at Bowling Green has a bright meet other new members and in store the rest of the week," start putting names great experience. I had a lot of future ahead," said Maurer. have fun in the process. Lauren Staropoli, New Member fun, met other new members, The Director of Greek Affairs, All fraternities and sororities Council Vice President, said. with faces. and got a chance to start putting Ron Binder, also viewed new that took part in New Member There was an even larger turn- names with faces." Member Greek Week as a huge Greek Week were paired up and out for the Tuesday night "Greek - Mike Gallagher, At Greek Awards on Sunday, accomplishment. points were given based on par- Search," which had teams wan- Lambda Chi Alpha April 17, the spirit points win- "New Member Greek Week New Member ticipation and spirit. dering around campus trying ners from New Member Greek " was stepped up this year to President of New Member to learn facts about other Greek Week were announced. provide our newest members of Greek Council, Tyler Hawes was Chapters. Gamma Phi Beta was the the Greek Community a way really impressed by the Greek Gina Snyder of Chi Omega most spirited sorority, and the to explore the larger Greek new members who participated said, "The Greek Search was my most spirited fraternity went Community and to reinforce our in their designated week. "New favorite night because we were to Pi Kappa Alpha. The team founding values of Scholarship, Member Greek was a great turn- paired up and worked together were able to swam, go running, that earned the most points was Service, Leadership and out for it being the first time as a team, chanting cheers along lift weights, play basketball, and Delta Gamma and Alpha Sigma Brotherhood and Sisterhood. in years and you could see the the way." participate in a volleyball tour- Phi. The turnout from our new mem- Greek unity throughout the Wednesday night was "Greek nament. In addition, members Samantha Thomas and Matt bers was great and they seemed week," Hawes said. Invasion: A Night at the Rec" could also bring in canned goods Maurer, advisors for the New to have a really good time," Monday night kicked things New members New members for additional spirit points to Member Greek Council, were Binder said. Program promotes awareness of alcohol safety vicinity for their chapter. This Wellness Connection, and Bonn* Sickles ing food because we had no year, Greeks won spirit points Pepsi. Party Smart is organized REPORTER idea how many people were for their chapter that will be by the Liability Awareness For the past few years, the going to be here," Perroto Interfraternity and Pahellenic said. totaled at the end of Greek chairs for both Interfraternity Councils organize "Party In addition to educating Week. Council and Panhellenic The event was sponsored Council, Smart." students about the dangers Party smart is an by Interfraternity Council, of drinking. Party Smart also Party Smart is an event to Panhellenic Council, The spread awareness and encour- offered students a fun and event to encourage age students to be safe in a amusing environment where students to be safe in positive atmosphere and steer they could eat pizza, chips, a positive atmosphere away from events where alco- candy and other food; as well hol may be present. as drink pop or "mocktails." and steer away from Planned farenthoocf Party Smart occurred on Students could also partici- events where alcohol of Northwest Ohio, Inc. Sunday, April 17 from 9-llp. pate in games such as Sumo P mvin Olscamp 101. This year Wrestling and "Water Pong." may be present. FOR ALL YOUR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH NEEDS boasted the highest turn out in The Wellness Connection • Emergency Conlraception ' Sexually Transmitted Infections the history of the event. was on hand to provide stu- ■ Birth Control (Screening & Treatment) • Gynecological Exams • HIV Counseling & Testing According to Jenna Perrotto, dents a first hand look at how • Pregnancy Testing (Free & Anonymous) the Liability Awareness chair the heavy consumption of alco- for Panhellenic Council, Party hol can distort one's percep- Smart 2005 proved to be an tion by using "Beer Goggles." pants could actually make it to 1301 Jefferson Avenue 3401 Glendale Avenue 1039 North Main Street Toledo. Ohio Toledo. Ohw Hndtay.ONo overwhelming success. The participants who tried the end of the line. 419-255-1115 419-385-8778 419-423-4611 "Probably about 200 people on the Beer Goggles were In prior years, the group with the most attendance won Call loll free for an appotntr showed up throughout the asked to attempt to walk a 1-800-230-7526 night. We had to keep reorder- straight line. Very few partici- a free bar rental in the local fiaM APRIL 28, PAGE 7 Ultimate Summer fun: Supersoaker vs. Slip 'n' Slide Which is better for hours of fun, the power of a Supersoaker or the slippery Slip 'n' Slide? MJBMH some parts need a hose attached COLUMNIST to them, etc. That's not super Think back about 10 years important because it's highly ago, to when you were in middle unlikely, when you slide, that school. you'll make it all of the way Life was great then, you didn't 6 to the end. As long as you can have a care in the world, and we get the vinyl somewhat slippery, all looked forward to summer- you're simply golden for a whole time of course. We could break HE SAID day. away from school for those three The Slip 'n' Slide is not for months and do pretty much whimps. It is incredibly likely whatever we wanted. SHE SAID that after you heave yourself on I remember all of the days I your Slip 'n' Slide with all of the spent playing baseball or walk- force you possess, gravity can ing up to the ice cream store take its course and you can land with friends. But, when it really 9 straddling a tree or at the feet of got hot, what did we all do? We your evil laughing friends. found a way to cool off! from point blank range. This is why the Slip 'n' Slide A lot of people had pools, and What was great about must be practiced at home sev- that was cool, but I wasn't as Supersoakers was that you could eral times before debuting your lucky as them. take them anywhere. I don't skills in front of your harsh, judg- I found an alternative: The think many people would box mental Slip 'n' Slide pro friends. Supersoaker. up their Slip 'n' Slide and take We also learn delayed grat- I bet you almost forgot about it with them as they rode their ification. You must wait your them, didn't you? Maybe you bike to their friend's house. turn in line for maximum sliding thought they went the way of Supersoakers were great potential. Pogs, snap bracelets and even at soaking your friends while Never get over zealous and ' 'NSYNC and disappeared. standing far away, _ but they attempt to go down the Slip 'N' Well, Supersoakers are still were even more fun to shoot Slide with your best friend; one around, even though their popu- while running or riding a bike. of you will seriously regret it larity probably peaked with our Sure, it may have lead to a (sorry Kelly!). The Slip 'n' Slide is generation. few skinned knees or bruised not set up for a tandem slide, and Everyone just had to have a shins after falling off the bike, no one can take the emotional Supersoaker. I know I had four but you sure as heck learned to state of distress the Slip 'n' Slide or five different kinds. pay attention to what you were dishes out if used improperly. There were ones with huge doing. Injury can be prevented by the tanks, little ones that you could Maybe my friends and I were Cheici Howard Summer Toy Excellence Society simple "Get Low" method. You hide in your pocket, and my particularly vicious, but we used coiimmsT by disguising education with simply get a running start, bend favorite, the one with the direc- to have Supersoaker wars out in Lef s face it, honestly. Nothing fun. Alright, I made the STES over to the ground and touch tional aim. It was so cool when the woods. screams summer more than a up, but I would probably serve your toes and hurdle yourself I could fake someone out by You had to defend your area Bubble Play* ice cream and a as the head of the organization. while in the crouching position. pointing it in one direction, but with your life. Heaven forbid scraped up torso from the best The Slip 'n' Slide teaches Do not attempt the bird dive, really hit them. that someone steal your flag that summer invention ever: the Slip children who are over five but where you jump as high as you With the invention of the you were guarding. It was fun, 'n' Slide. younger than 12, who weigh less can, in which you come crash- Supersoaker, water gun fights it was wet, and it made us think. The Slip 'n' Slide is not only than 110 pounds and are five feet ing down and get a face full changed forever. We definitely incorporated much the provider of hours, even tall or shorter, critical thinking of muddy vinyl. You will gel* Now we could have backyard "strategery" (thanks President days of mind boggling no holds skills. laughed at. water fights where you could Bush) into the game. barred fun, it also teaches life Through trial and error, you In closing, the Slip 'n' Slide is soak your friend from up to 20 The Supersoaker was, and skills, such as critical thinking, leam to never position your Slip the best summer toy ever, STES feet away. How cool was that? still is, the ultimate in fun sum- tolerance, and delayed gratifica- 'n' Slide on anything but com- certified. Injuries can be minimal Well, when you're eleven it was mer water toys. tion. pletely flat grass. if used correctly; and if not, who pretty dam sweet! You could take it anywhere Who would have ever guessed Your Slip 'n' Slide is not con- doesn't love getting their hot I remember the feeling of get- and have fun with it. that a 25-foot piece of vinyl with ducive to rough terrain such as pink casts signed? Exactly. ting soaked from close up by Everyone had a Supersoaker, a small pool at the end of it could driveways, brick decks leading The supersoaker wishes it a friend, and man those things and if they didn't, they wished make a huge impact on society? into a pool, or stairs. could be as educational and con- stung! Little did I know then the they did after you soaked the No one, that's why the Slip 'n' Also the Slip 'n' Slide requires troversial as the Slip 'n' Slide,* pain of a paintball hitting you heck out of them with yours. Slide needs to be honored by the some assembly. Some parts need