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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. ESTABLISHED 1920 A daily independent student press serving THE BG NEWS the campus and surrounding community Friday December 7,2007 Volume 102, Issue 73 WWWBGNEWSCOM Seasons affect emotions To grow a plant Some students suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder in the fall and winter months for the future By Adam Louis African Peoples Reporter Diagnostic and Statistical Manual one used to enjoy, insomnia or Symptoms Association President of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). hypersomnia, and a diminished Ikenna Ezealah is growing In order for it to be correctly ability to concentrate or think, ■ A depressed or grumpy Snow covers the ground. Days diagnosed, the depression must according to the DSM-IV. mood all day Simple ways to stay fit a plant for the future. fade smoothly and guickly into occur consistently during cer- According to WebMD, people ■ Loss of interest in daily through the holidays | Pag*5 nights. The temperature often tain seasons for more than two ages 15 to 55 are at higher risk activities drops from mildly chilly to helow years and then go into full remis- of SAD and experts are not sure ■ Sleeping or feeling more freezing. For some, winter is a sion when seasons change. Also what causes it but they think By Christie Krrnrr drowsy during the day Reporter "Everyone could happy time, filled with holidays according to the DSM-IV, symp- it may be caused by a lack of ■ Weight gain and celebration. For others, it's a toms must only appear as a result sunlight, ■ Eating more and craving use a little The Student Recreation Center time to struggle against a form of seasonal change. "One effective treatment for carbohydrates Frankenmuth" of depression called Seasonal SAD is more common where SAD is light," Hathaway said. ■ These symptoms come and and Wellness Connection offers advice and opportunities for This Michigan town is Affective Disorder. days are shorter. "The rate of SAD "Ipatientsl sit under special go at this time every year Seasonal Affective Disorder, is higher in Alaska than it would lights with full spectrum light- students to think twice before not just home to the eating that second helping this commonly known as SAD, is a be in Hawaii," Psychology resi- bulbs." Source WebMDcom world's largest Christmas specific type of depression that dent Stefani I lathaway said. Women are also at higher risk, holiday season. store, but to many only appears during a certain Symptoms of SAD include a making up 60-90 percent of SAD "It comes down to two factors time of year, most often during depressed mood for most of the cases, according to the DSM-IV. that include keep moving and Christams traditions. the fall or winter, according to the day. loss of interest in activities There are many other ways SAD controlled eating habits," said | Page 10 director of Wellness Connection Faith Yingling. Exercising will also reduce You Gotta, Gotta stress during the holiday sea- watch " Yo Gabba, son. One strategy is to keep up Gabba!" with activities such as walking, Despite being on Nick running, jumping rope or even Jr. the show "Yo Gabba, dancing around the house. "Try to exercise whenever you Gabba!" should be can, like taking the stairs and watched by more then parking farther away." Yingling just kids, according to said. Fating habits go hand in hand Columnist Grant Pardee with exercise. |P*.4 "Make a conscious decision to A new way choose one snack to indulge in," Yingling said. to handle finals The Rec Center offers numer- Columnist Nick Harvey ous services and ideas for stu- dents to stay fit on campus and tells us his way to study for at home. finals - by procrastination "We have some new equip- | Page 4 ment such as bikes that are interactive rides through the Redwood Forest and are almost Fans could be key like being a part of a video game," said associate director of to hockey win the Rec Center Cathy Swick. Tonight BG hockey The Rec Center also offers tra- ditional treadmills, swimming, faces off against the weight lifting, basketball, table University of Michigan tennis and many more oppor- in one of the most Honors professor dicusses the many tunities to make new years reso- important games lutions attainable. ways he lives an energy-efficient life "We encourage students to of the season stay active to moderate stress | Pag.9 without imposing his views on students and to remember it's never too late to start," Swick said. Relay swimmers While at home most health working to the top By Stav* Kunklar clubs or centers will offer guest Reporter erator, washer and dryer. passes or holiday break pack- Assistant coach Mark By canning, freeze drying or ages for students to take pail in Howard believes BGs pickling, Steel is able to have Swick said. swimming and diving relay Imagine spending a relaxing food year-round which he "Without classes, this is a weekend canning food and grows in his garden. great time to devote to exercis- teams may be competing doing laundry, washing the "I could have a fresh salad ing," Swick said. against the top three MAC clothes manually and letting and mashed potatoes tonight if The Fitwell Center runs all schools | Page 9 the clothes hang out to dry. I wanted to," he said. of the aerobic classes and helps This may seem like a view of Steel started living an ener- students with their physical the past for some, but for Steven gy-conscious lifestyle about 15 needs while at the Rec. Steel, an associate professor in to 20 years ago after realizing Betsy Kovar, student supervi- the honors program, this is a just how wasteful he was. sor at the Fitwell Center, said she way of life. "It (conserving energy] was has found that as the weather While some people may more of a learning process gets worse less students attend recycle, use solar energy or trying to be thoughtful of the their classes. She encourages all just simply cut back on using impact of my lifestyle," Steel students to be aware of their fit- energy consuming products, said. ness over the holiday season. Steel would rather just not use Steel also thinks people are "Everything should be in the wasteful products to begin starting to see the beginning moderation, self-control and with. of the end to cheap affordable having a plan." said Kovar. According to Steel, living in a energy enjoyed by most people St udents slit mid also be aware house which was built in 1887 today. of what they are drinking, espe- doesn't mean he doesn't have a "I believe there will be a time cially when it comes to high- \ choice. He chose to live without when we won't use abundant carlorie drinks such as eggnog. using much energy. cheap energy to do chores, as "It all adds up and packs on One of the benefits, Steel abu ndant cheap energy goes by the calories," Kovar said. What household item says, is the construction of the wayside people will have to Students can also look into would you use older houses having windows use alternatives," he said. home work-out DVDs such as to describe yourself? facing the east and west allow- While students in Steel's crit- yoga and cardio. ing for sunlight to pour through ical thinking courses are aware "You want to keep your heart the rooms naturally. of his energy-saving practices, rate at acertain level foracertain "The sun is out there, why not they say they don't necessarily amount of time." Kovar said. use it for light." he said. feel pressured to change their Taking part in normal holiday Steel also thinks there are own lifestyles. RACHEL RADVMNSKI TWBGNSWS activities, such as shopping and three products that are espe- ice skating, will also keep stu-. cially wasteful and unneces- See ENERGY I qe2 STEVE STEEL SAYS: It [conserving energy] was more of a learning process of my own. dents active. sary to everyday life: the refrig- a critical thinking process trying to be thoughtful of the impact of my lifestyle." "Get with your family after BRITTANY FIFFICK dinner and walk to look at the Sophomore. Political decorations, walk the dog, or go Science/Spanish sledding," Yingling said Students are also encouraged "A stapler, because I'm to eat something before going to holdin' things together" dinner so they are not famished, |Page4 Asian American student finds place on campus Yingling said. •■ »• I The holiday season offers a By Nat* Robaon nantly white or black schools it Someone would say something to passion with Asian Communities time of rest and staying fit. phys- Reporter was easy to be excluded, he said. me and then 1 would fight them," United. ically and emotionally. "Whenever someone said he said. "In high school, I felt so At first he hated ACU meetings. "Being physically active pro- Throughout most of his life, something to me, my initial reac- outcasted and degraded. I'm no They were boring and unproduc- motes your overall well-being TODAY sophomore Chris Nguyen never tion was 'What?'" said Nguyen. different than anyone else. 1 don't tive and meetings vvouid have and positive outlook on life," AM Snow Showers thought of himself as an Asian- "In my mind I was not Asian. Not have an accent, 1 speak English about four to eight members he Kovar said. High: 54, Low: 26 American. Even though both of to say that I think I'm white, it's and I played sports." said. When he went to the elec- his parents were refugees from just that I'm American. I have the When he came to BGSU he tion meeting last year with his the Vietnam War, his Asian heri- American perspective." decided to use his passion and girlfriend and a floormate from tage was never at the forefront in It was not uncommon said frustration in a positive way. his dorm they were the only three his mind. Nguyen, for him to react in a Nguyen admits when he first to show up to the meeting and High school was rough for him, counterproductive way to the came to the University he came they ended up being the presi- TOMORROW being called derogatory names racist comments and stereotypes with the intent of partying, but AMCIouds/PMSun and degraded because he was that were thrown at him. after his first party he decided he See ACU | Page 2 Asian. Attending either predomi- High: 32 Low 27 "I used to get into fights a lot. didn't like it. Instead he found his k VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 fiday December 7.2007 WWW.BGNEWS.COM ENERGY BLOTTER From Page 1 Kent States 'Most Wanted' WEDNESDAY For Metafile Wagner, a fresh- 4:10 P.M. man majoring in nursing, the A Bowling Green resident called a must important part of Steel's Featured on 'America's Most Wanted,' Nicole D. Boyd and her boyfriend Roger L. Dylan have been fraudulent ad for English Bulldog message Is the number ofoptions puppies. The resident wired nearly people have in using energy. indicted with 3 counts, including theft from an armored car company and a federally insured bank $1,000 to a person in Arkansas but "Steel tells us the reason why never received the puppies. he doesn't [use energyl but at every class he advocates indi- By Stovcn Buahong Boyd. her boyfriend and his wept as she turned to her father was found, Wilson said. In it. 4:51 P.M. vidual thought and thinking for U-WIRE mother in a trailer in the small sitting in the courtroom and agents found receipts pointing A Bowling Green woman reported yourself," Wagner said. town of Pipestem early Saturday said "I'm sorry," The Associated them toward West Virginia. she has been receiving calls from a Amanda Monyak, a senior KENT. Ohio - A federal grand morning, special agent Scott Press reported. "We pretty much zeroed in on man with a heavy accent claiming to be with Fifth Third Bank and saying majoring in women's studies. jury indicted a Kent State stu- Wilson said. A representative from the them right away," Wilson said. the woman owes the bank $600. said she has a positive reaction dent Wednesday in connection That night, Boyd's story was U.S. attorney's office did not Boyd. a fashion design major, The woman never had an account to the conservation methods with the theft of S7.4 million told on the television show know when Boyd and the others was a resident of McDowell with Fifth Third. taught by Steel. from an armored car company "America's Most Wanted." would be returned to Ohio and Hall's first floor, according to the "Steel doesn't tell his students in I jberry, Ohio on Nov. 26. Yesterday, Boyd appeared said no court date had been set. Kent State directory. Those who 10:11 P.M. what to do, he hasn't given us Student Nicole D. Boyd, before a magistrate judge in Wilson said the heist was one live near Boyd's room and were A woman on South Grove Street ,i Wch site saying how to can along with her iMiyfriend, Roger Beckley, W.Va. The court's ini- of the largest in Ohio's recent contacted by the Stater did not reported a message was left on her food," Monyak said. I.. Dillon, are charged with tial formalities were waived, a history. know her. answering machine telling her to go three counts, including theft clerk said, and custody of the He said Dillon worked at the Elizabeth Rhodes, director of out and look at her car. On the car from a federally insured bank. three suspects was given to the armored car company and was the School of Fashion Design was a stuffed animal with ketchup on According to court documents, U.S. Marshals Service, who will able to achieve access to the and Merchandising, would not it. meant to look like blood. at least SI million of the stolen transport the three suspects to building. He did not come to comment on the arrest. Students 11:50 P.M. cash belongs to Chase Bank. Ohio. work the day following the theft, in the fashion program contact- An unknown person stole $120 After the money was stolen, In court, Boyd whispered "I setting off the investigation. ed by the Stater either did not worth of clothing from a Kirk's laun- the FBI followed leads to West love you" to Dillon before the The l-'Bl got its best lead in the know Boyd or would not com- dry mat on South Main'Street Virginia, where they arrested 20-minute hearing, and she case when Boyd's pickup truck ment. R»CH£I RJDWANSKI •• K/jNiWS ONLINE: Go to bgnewscom for the |Nguyen's| immediate reaction al skillsand passion to the sports comedian Eliot Chang and have k complete blotter list ACU was'Can 1 read that book and use he played in high school. a ping pong tournament. CORRECTION it to make I'owerl'oints for the "When things don't go as Even without funding, ACU From Page 1 next |ACU| meeting?'"Portillo planned you have to be able to meetings, which take place POLICY said. "His yearning for knowl- change the plays like if you were at H p.m. every Tuesday in the dent, treasurer and secretary. edge really sticks out." playing sports. Sports have given Business Administration build- SAD We want to correct all factual errors. "When I learned 1 hadachance Nguyen has worked hard to me the drive to do thingsand get ing room 1003, will continue to From Page I If you think an error has been made. to change the ACU I stepped up build up the ACU in the eyes them done on my own," said be an educational experience for call The BG News at 419-372-6966. to the plate.' Nguyen said. of the community. With meet- Nguyen. all involved, with presentations students can fight SAD besides The ACU was never very ings increasing in size to about Citing track as one of his big- about different countries, cul- sitting under special light bulbs. In yesterdays BG News, Ryan active with other organiza- 40 people, and making it one of gest Influences he said. "When tures, martial arts, comedy acts "Stay connected with friends," Sparks s name and major were mis- tions, something that changed the most diverse groups behind a project is almost done, and and Asian snacks, Nguyen said Hathaway said. "Social support identified m People on the Street. when Nguyen took over. When LSUi Nguyen said he came into people are tired of working and meetings are fun and engag- is important." He is a vocal performance major. Nguyen came to speak at a the job asking what he could do no one steps up, that's like the ing, a big change from last year's Senior English major Andrew l.uino Student Union meeting for the organization instead of last lap of a race. The last lap is meetings, he said. Bruner feels mildly depressed An ,ifiicle on page one of yes- on behalf of the ACU, Jordan what the organization could do always the hardest lap." With the growth of meeting during the winter months. terday's newspaper misidentifed I'ortillo and Nguyen met each for him. And even when things do attendance, and ACU activ- "I have friends who feel the Angela Miller's class rank and status. other. "He really leads by example." not go his way he does not give ity with other organizations like same way." Bruner said. "We get Miller is a doctoral student and is "He was very outgoing, pas- said Gary- Washington, who met up. Even though the ACU lost li>U, Nguyen said he hopes lie together and talk about it in an not currently enrolled in the law. sionate and genuine about what Nguyen through their fraternity. University funding because of was more of an asset to the ACU impromptu support group." ethic and negotiations course. he was doing," I'ortillo said. "He wouldn't ask his cabinet to a mistake that he made on an instead of them being an asset Hathaway also recommends And it's that passion that do something that he wouldn't appeals form to get more money, to him. exercising, maintaining a posi- An article on page one Wednesday makes Nguyen a great ACU do himself. And with many dif- he still hopes the ACU will be But his peers said he did a tive attitude, managing time mistakenly said George Agich, the president. ferent people in the organiza- able to continue with their great job for the ACU. wisely and eating well. BGeX Program director, first heard "I was reading this book tion he works hard to get them events for next semester. "He has a very, very bright I'or more information about of a planned change to the August a week ago called East Main to think and to come together Nguyen hopes they can get future." Washington said. "He SAD, students can visit the move-m date when an e-mail was sent to the campus on Nov. 9. Agich Street.' I was reading this sec- as one." enough money through co- is one of the most genuine, out- Counseling Center in room 422 tion about Asian-American food Nguyen attributes part of his funding and co-sponsorships standing and honest men on of North Conklin or they can was informed of the change in a memo on Nov. 5. and its impact on America, and leadership ability, organization- that they will be able to invite campus." call at 419-372-2081. 523 N. Enterprise • • Close to Campus Zoned for 4 unrelated people • Newlove Rentals 332 S. 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Resort style living without the resort style price tag! WWW.BGNEWS.COM CAMPUS Friday. December/. 2007 5 LIGHTING THE WAY FOR THE COMMUNITY An FYI on funding: GETALIFE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Some erffiurdim from ewrtsbqsuedu from student fees to SBC 8p.m Secret of the Star - A Show For Christmas By Semir.i Chowdhury "Allowing students 112 Physical Sciences Lab Bldq. Reporter to decide how a Many students wonder where their money goes when they portion of their BGSU Students Respond pay student fees, and surpris- to the South Bronx ingly the money goes straight fees is distributed is 130 and 151 Union - Gallery Space back to them. The general fees paid at the definitely beneficial..." 8a.m. - 11p.m. beginning of every semester help to pay for student organi- Muslim Student zations' fundraisers and activi- Steve Lerer | Graduate Co-Chair Association Prayer Room ties throughout the year. 204 Olscamp The Student Budget as many times as they want Committee is comprised of nine until funds run out. 10a.m. -2pm students and two co-chairs that SBC has a certain amount of Animal Stocking Sale ENOCH WU I THE BC NEWS help to distribute these funds money to distribute to organi- SEEING THE LIGHT: Last night at Simpson Gdiden Park the trails were glowing with hundieds of milk jug luminaries. Along with the light back to the students. zations based on a portion of for Christmas show, cookies and coolers complimented the scene The festivities kicked off at 650 p.m. and the parking lot was packed full. Families from all Graduate Co-Chair Steve the student fee. Union Table Space 118-6 over Bowling Green came to tour the developing park which the community raised nearly $600,000 to build Lerer said that the people that Spot funding is determined form SI1C represent different by need and whether the pro- types of organizations on cam- gram is beneficial to the cam- Come to the Stable pus. pus. Bowling Green Alliance Church These students help distrib- On the Tuesdays when there -1161 Napoleon Rd. ute funds to the undergrad and is not a Spot funding Session, APA goals represented graduate organizations in three there are help sessions avail- ways, Lerer said. able to help groups, Adam said. 5:30 -4 30pm. The first way is the Annual These help sessions are avail- EAC Meeting funding process, which takes able for groups to improve and 506 Union - France Stone Fndtn by single, growing plant place Feb. 8-10 and 15-17. SBC also explains funding. MtgRm Undergraduate Co-Chair The last way SBC distrib- Shelly Adam said applications utes funds is by the Coca-Cola By Nathan Robion Ikenna ed to share his vision for the orga- are due in January fur Annual funding. Study Abroad Pre- Reporter Ezealah ni/ation and what he hoped to Funding in February. Coca-Cola gives product and Lach organization creates a money to the campus to dis- Departure Orientation has goals for APA accomplish in his tenure as presi- When Ikenna Ezealah, presi- dent. I was amazed at his grasp of budget for the upcoming aca- tribute every year. 206 Union - Theater including a book dent of the African Peoples the issues." said Otiso. demic year and gives a presen- SBC gives this money at Spot Association, said he wanted togel scholarship As president. Anyanwu said tation. funding Sessions. , .. a plan! lo represent the growth that Ezealah has had a tremen- The level of funds are based Administration is not Arts Extravaganza the APA had gone through, dous impact. involved in distributing the 0 on the quality of the presenta- Fine Arts Center EmekaAnyaitwu thought he was like to incorporate into the orga- "People are taking the orga- tion, lerer said. money. kidding. nization is an alumni group nization more seriously than in A well-rounded budget needs Lerer thinks this is a good But Ezealah.whols from Lagos, composed of past AI'A members, the past. Now we are working different funding ideas such as idea because he thinks SBC has Nigeria, is a man who follows especially executive members with the mission statement in dues and activities, he said. a better idea on what can help UA0 Presents "Fast Times through on his words, according who would serve as an advisory mind instead of being just a social I. erer also said that SBC wants students on campus. at Ridgemont High" to friends like Anyanwu. committee to the current execu- group," he said. to see if the group is trying to "Allowing students to decide 206 Union - Theater "We laughed it off hut he tive board The goal, said l>.ealah. With a mission focused on find different ways of obtaining how a portion of their fees is was serious," Anyanwu said. "To is to ensure that any decisions are educating the public about the money. distributed is definitely benefi- this day I think he still waters backed by years of experience. real image ofAfrica, the organiza- II SBC rejects a request, cial to our campus community this plant. I le says what lx' wants I /e.il.ih also wants to imple- tion has planned several educa- groups are welcome to appeal because the ... students have a then does it." ment a book scholarship to pro- tional events. The Annual Dinner and people can also request better concept of the types of I /I'.il.ili who majors in busi- vide assistance to members who Celebration on April 17th is the exemptions to polices. programs that can help their Visit ness and marketing, has always show themselves dedicated to biggest event put on by the AI'A all Another method of distribut- community.'' Lerer said. focused on progress and growth both academics and the organi- year. Presentations about various ing funding is a Spot Funding There are only 11 people in BGNEWS of others during his tenure as zation. African countries, key note speak- Session, which are held every SBC because it is difficult to president "The members support the ers, traditional dances, singing two weeks. "I seek the abilities of others organization, and this is some and traditional cuisine like fufu. Croups can request up to See FUNDING I Paqe 11 .com and cultivate them by creating thing to give back to them," are meant to educate people on Sl.UtKl, and can make requests dutiesandsettinggoalsand help- Ezealah said, the political, economic and social ing them to accomplish them. It's Kefa Otiso. a facu Ify advisor for aspects of Africa. not about me, it's about progress the APA, said he was impressed People do not have to be and growth," said U/ealah. with lyealah's vision and goals African to attend the events or Signs of growth are evident in coming into office. t he AI'A according to Anyanwu. "Soon after being elected See APA | Page II Pre-Christmas Ballroom Mass Things that Iv.ealah would president a year ago. he proceed- W/ Bishop Leonard Blair of the Toledo Catholic Diocese
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The procrastinators guide to exam success BGeX data suggests successfully transitioning to program is doing well college life. "Sure, college is a time to learn and study ing. In my experiences during Gina Potthoff reported in her — George I. Agich finals week, this one being my article, "Move-In date affects Director, BGeXperience but who says it can't be fun too? It is the ninth, 1 have found that pulling BGeX" |Dec. 51, that the deci- Program all-nighters can actually lead sion to alter the 2008 move- last chance we have to be carefree before to a greater sense of relief and in date was made, in part, Columnist's rants have accomplishment after the finals because the "small amount entering the responsibility-laden real world." arc over. of data they |BGeX| do have no place in Not News Going home for break unrest- indicates many students are Not News is often a humor- Well, its finals week...again. lar shape. Then my friend, Sean even taking up curling. ed, malnourished and wound- not finding the sessions pro- ous look at the collective trials I Ime to get organized, get Bauer, taught me the way of the For my finals week, I am con- up tighter than a pair of jeans ductive and felt they had too and tribulations we all endure stressed and get our learn on. procrastinatorand I have never sidering doing several things. 1 after Thanksgiving is what breaks much time without structured du ring our "college years." As In preparation for finals week, looked back. might go out to eat with friends are all about. They are placed class or out-of-class activities." a graduating senior, I've read I in licit going to harp on ways I learned that as important or see if anyone wants to go after finals week for the same This is a misperccp- columns that have made me to avoid stress. I won't suggest as things like advanced chem- bowling. At some point, I plan reason Sunday mornings follow tion of the data. The BGeX laugh out loud and enjoyed using in-depth study tech- istry and the fall of the Roman on continuing a Christmas tradi- Saturday nights. In other words, Introduction Student them immensely. Recently niques or condemn waiting empire are, there is no need to tion: Drinking beer with friends breaks arc for recovery. After Feedback showed in 2005 and though, a writer by the name until the last minute to study. waste the entire last week before while watching the clayma- all the finals week stress, there 2006 showed that 70.7 percent of Greg Chick has been given Thai's all been done before. break thinking about electrons tion version of "Rudolph the is nothing like settling down at (2005) and 72.7 percent (2006) carte blanche to go on one Instead, I want to suggest and Romulus Augustus. Getting Red-Nosed Reindeer." Watching home with an actual meal and of students reported their t i rade after a not her about h is procrastinating pulling all- one last chance to hang out with Yukon Cornelius duke it out with finally being able to take some overall experience with the failures with women and how, nighters and stressing out. That's friends before winter break or The Bumble has always been post finals mental Exlax BGeX Introduction was "posi- of course, it's all their fault. The what finals week is all about: graduation is what's important a good distraction, especially Of course, waiting too long tive or very positive." misogyny that pours forth in t heicunsumption of Monster For those graduating, it is a last because my parents taped it in to begin studying results in bad Students did not report they his columns has no place being M-80s and hair loss. chance to tie up loose ends and the 1980s when commercials grades and nobody wants that. had "too much time" on their published anywhere, much I used to be ahead of the hang out with friends before featured actors in jean jackets However, by using time wisely hands, but exactly the oppo- less a humor section. name on finals week. If my test graduating and scattering across with big hair. during finals week, there can be site, namely they were kept too Of course we can say that his was over World War II. my notes the country like a slow motion Too many people freak out plenty of time for studying and busy during the Introduction insensitive, sexist remarks are would lie neatly typed out way prison break. It is better to spend about finals week and end up friends. As for sleep deprivation, weekend, especially in 200(i made less hurtful by the fail ahead of time and I would make finals week hanging out with Studying all week long. Where's there is plenty of time to catch when we had to schedule a they are meant to gamer a cheap sure I knew everything. I would friends and milking nice fuzzy the fun in that? With our first up on sleep over break. Saturday evening session. laugh. I Icnvcver, it seems that it know how Hitler liked his toast, memories. Options for finals snow on the ground, it would be Sure, college is a time to leani Because the overall stu- makes them no less stupid or what size slacks he wore and the week distractions include getting hard for me to say, "Don't take a and study but who says it can't dent reaction to the BGeX reprehensible. The reason he fails method he used for keeping his some people together and going lunch tray from dining services, be fun too? It is the last chance Introduction was so posi- with women is his sense that lie mustache that perfect rectangu- to see a movie, hitting the bars or don't grease up the bottom of we have to be carefree before tive in 2005 and 2006, the is the best thing to happen to, in that tray for added velocity, then, entering die responsibility-laden BGeX \ssessmenl \iK isnr\ his (MII words, the "pigheaded SPEAK YOUR MIND definitely don't place it at the top real world. 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Return Not News to a other programs on campus bastion of humor, instead of involved in move-in. to adapt a podium for one man to rant our programming. about how much women suck ry the kids show that's not really a kids show Our goal is to continue the because none want to be with a successful introduction to misogynist infantile, pompous "Toddlers need to learn the importance of school." critical thinking about values person such as himself. Indeed, one of the aspects I that has been the heart of - Matthew Nowack hygiene, health and courtesy in order to find most appealing about "Yo BGeX Introduction and to pro- Computer Science/ GRANT Gabba Gabba!" is its absolute vide new students with help in Mathematics PARDEE survive, but it doesn't hurt to be reminded refusal to patronize the audi- /. m i ence. of it as a college student." Never does one get the CHECK THIS OUT! impression the producers are aThe hottest show on television looking down upon their audi- Are you opinionated? Do you love to write? Want a chance to be may be aimed at children, but want to see too, you know," he For toddlers, the colors and ence. Never are the lessons part of an award-winning news team? the inventive and liberal use said. "My kids don't know who fun characters may be enough. presented in such a way that of pop music has made it a hit The Shins are or why they're Adults, though, may be sur- implies stupidity on the part of The BG News is recruiting articulate, passionate among adults too. I'm not refer- cool, but why can't we intro- prised at the quality of the the viewer. columnists and editorial cartoonists who want to have a ring to "Hannah Montana." duce them to them?" songs offered — simple though Rather, one could look at the big impact on their community. "Yo Gabba Gabba!", on Nick Each episode begins with they may be — and the sheer show as being a statement of It, may not initially seem like an educational theme; eating weirdness the show gleefully basic fundamental functions of No experience required! But act fast for a chance at a spot! a show college students would right, sharing and caution have provides, especially compared being a human. Toddlers need For more information, e-mail Senior Editor Dave Herrera at be able to enjoy, what with the been used in past installments. to other children's program- to learn the importance of [email protected]. colorful mascot characters and The boombox-toting host DI ming. hygiene, health and courtesy in incessant cheeriness. Looking Lance introduces us to four It comes as no surprise, order to survive, but it doesn't beyond that, however, reveals colorful monsters and a robot though, considering co-creator hurt to be reminded of it as a an undeniably creative — and who provide examples through Jacobs is also a member of the college student. dance. More than that, they're As an education major with a often hilariously, ridiculously, song, then wrap it up at the end punk/ska band The Aquabats, Perhaps most importantly, encouraging children to be passion for creating entertain- intentionally absurd — musical with a remix to review what a group that performs as color- one of the show's overriding creative. ment. I couldn't agree more. variety show that is genuinely was learned. ful superhero characters and is themes is the benefit of being Another recurring ele- With the writer's strike con- for "all ages." Animated segments, along known for manic, frenzied live creative. There are several ment based around explor- tinuing to deprive us of our The title itself, for instance, with celebrity cameos, contrib- shows. aspects per episode devoted to ing creativity features Mark scripted entertainment, you is a reference to The Ramones' ute to the show's variety. That background has cer- this idea. Mothersbaugh teaching chil- may find yourself longing for song'Pinhead." If the structure and formula tainly led to the show's distinc- Rapper Biz Markie hosts a dren to draw. Mothersbaugh something that isn't a reality The show's creators, Scott sounds familiar to classic kid tive voice and style. regular segment on the pro- is a member of the new-wave show. Schultz and Christian lacobs, shows like "The Muppet Brown Johnson, who leads gram called "Biz's Beat" where band Devo and also a success- Maybe you should try some- aim to frame the show's whole- Show" and "Sesame Street", it's development and production he shows the audience how ful composer for music and thing new, something you some message around fun because of the deep affection for Nickeloden's preschool to beatbox. He explained to television. wouldn't ordinarily like. Give things they've always enjoyed, the "Yo Gabba Gabba!" cre- programming, explains that Newsweek part of the reason- "By the time we're in high " Yo Gabba Gabba!" a shot. such as skateboarding, video ators have for entertainment the overall tone of"Yo Gabba ing behind joining the show, "I school, we're already totally Forget that it's on Nick Jr. See games, and an eclectic mix of that can be widely enjoyed by Gabba!" is also part of what would never be a sellout, but programmed on what we're if it doesn't make you smile, or musical stylings, including new anyone. makes it unique. you can never be a sellout to supposed to like," he said to laugh at some of the absurdity wave, hip-hop. electronic and "|im would have loved this "How many hip-hop alpha- kids. Kids is kids!" Newsweek, "But with kids, of the show, or unintentionally indie rock. show," executive producer bet shows have I been pitched? Apparently more agree, as they've still got the potential humming along with a song. It's enough to make a Charles Rivkin said to the San A lot," Johnson told the San episodes thus far have includ- we've always had as a spe- You might be surprised. Wiggle's head explode. Francisco Chronicle. "This is Francisco Chronicle. "The ed, among others, The Shins, cies. If you're going to try to lacobs explained that deci- what a Jim Henson show would great thing about this show is F.lijah Wood, The Aggrolites, leave any kind of imprint on sion to The New York Times, look like today. It plays on mul- that it's not self-conscious. It's Tony Hawk, and Shiny Toy our culture, that's the time in Send responses to Grant's That's the kind of stuff I tiple levels." not arch. It's not too-cool-for- Guns teaching kids to sing and someone's life to do it." column to [email protected].
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December 7 2007 5 nterrogation tapes destroyed Residents prepare for floods as huge No legal or internal reason to keep them,' CIA chief say rains threaten Southern California By Robert Jablon "It is much better to About M0 people were still in By Pamela Hen The Associated Press shelters, 33,000 customers lacked The Associated Press "The Agency was determined that it power and about 18,900 had no LOS ANGELES — Southern do it early then wait safe drinking water, Gov. Chris WASHINGTON — The CIA vid- proceed in accord with established legal and California residents stacked Gregoire said. Fourteen water eotaped its interrogations of two sandbags yesterday ahead of for the [mudjslides systems were shut down and top terror suspects in 2002 and policy guidelines. So, on its own, CIA began possible flash floodingand mud- people served by nine others destroyed the tapes three years slides in areas burned bare by to start" were under orders to boil water. later out of fear they would leak to videotape interrogations." recent wildfires. limAm>rmino Sheriff s spokesman Some areas requested vaccines, to the public and compromise Michael Hayden | CIA Director Meanwhile, thousands in tin' especially for tetanus. the identities of U.S. questioners, Pacific Northwest remained with- "It's much belter to do it early I Idicopters took flood-stranded the director of the agency told nal check on the program after obtained by The Associated out power or clean drinking water than wait for the slides to start," residents to safety at the height of employees yesterday. President Bush authorized the Press. after a deadly wave of storms t here. he said. The canyons are nar- the storm. By the time helkopler CIA Director Michael Hayden use of harsh questioning meth- TheCIAalsodecidedtodestroy In California, Orange County row; the roads are narrow. operations ended Wednesday eve- said House and Senate intelli- ods. The methods included the tapes in "the absence of any sheriffs patrol cars broadcast Sometimes if you wait too long, ning at least :«KI people had been gence committee leaders were waterboarding, which simu- legal or internal reason to keep warnings through loudspeak- it's potentially dangerous." taken to safety in what Gregoire informed of the existence of the lates drowning, government them," Hayden wrote. He said ers urging about 2,000 people to In the Northwest, rescue and described as Washington state's tapes and the CIA's intention to officials said. the tapes were destroyed only get out of three canyons because evacuation work ended as flood- largest aerial search-and-rescuc destroy them. He also said the "The Agency was determined after it was determined "they some of the heaviest rainfall in waters continued to recede. Six operation in adecade. CIA's internal watchdog watched that it proceed in accord with were no longer of intelligence more than a year was expected people died in Washington, and "Those folks who are literally the tapes in 2003 and verified established legal and policy value and not relevant to any to hit the area overnight. another two died in Oregon. An homeless today still have a spir- that the interrogation practices guidelines. So, on its own, CIA internal, legislative or judicial Theevacuationscould become elderly man was missing after he it in them," the governor said. were legal. began to videotape interroga- inquiries." mandatory later in the day as was believed to have fallen Into a "They are determined togel back He said the CIA began taping tions," Hayden said in a writ- "The tapes posed a serious the storm approached, sheriffs raging creek behind his house in to their homes and get their lives the interrogations as an inter- ten message to CIA employees, security risk," Hayden wrote. spokesman lim Amormino said. rural Winlock. Wash. back together again."
Troubled history plagued Survivors reflect on 66th anniversary of Pearl Harbor
Omaha mall shooter By Audrey McAvoy her fifth-grade class portrait in The Associated Press 1942. "It was more or less liv- By Anna Jo Bratton said. "If that was an issue, any ing in constant fear they were and Nate Jenkins of the participants in the case HONOLULU — Children car- always going to come back." The Associated Press would have brought that for- ried gas masks to the play- Annual remembrances of ward." ground. Military officers com- the Dec. 7. 1941, attack often OMAHA, Neb. — The young After reviewing surveillance manded civilian courts under evoke images of burning ships man who killed eight people and tape, a suicide note and Hawkins' martial law. Residents feared in Pearl Harbor and exploding committed suicide in a snooting last conversations with those enemy troops would parachute planes at Ilickam Held. This rampage at a department store close to him, police said they into the mountains and then year's observance will be no spent four years in a series of don't know — and may never swarm the beaches. different. But the plight of civil- treatment centers, group homes know — exactly why Hawkins This year's 66th anniversary ians who survived the attack and foster care after threatening went to the Von Maur store at of the lapanese attack on Pearl has attracted more attention to kill his stepmother in 2002. Westroads Mall and shot more I larbor offers reminders of how because of deepening interest finally, in August 2006, social than a dozen people. the assault upended the lives of in the home front during World workers, the courts and his father But he clearly planned ahead, Hawaii's civilians, in addition to War II. ^^^^^^ all agreed: It was walking through the store, exit- the severe damage inflicted on "Maybe the unsung heroes I time for Robert ing, then returning a few min- the military. that we should remember and I Hawkins to be utes later with a gun concealed "It was scary," said loan look at are the civilians that 9 ^^H released — nine in a killed up sweatshirt he was Martin Rodby, who had to carry endured the attack on Pearl DAY OF INFAMY: In this Dec 7.1941. file photo, students of the Lunalilo High School m I -4 J I months before carrying, authorities said. a gas mask everywhere as a 10- Harbor and the years after it," the Waikiki district of Honolulu watch their school burn after the roof of the mam building, at ^^^•i he turned 19 and Debora Maruca-Kovac, a year-old — even as she sat for said Daniel Martinez, chief center, was hit by a bomb during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Hawaii ^P^ would have been woman who with her husband ^ * — ^ required to leave took Hawkins into their home anyway. because he had no other place Robert The group to live, told the Omaha World- Hawkins homes and treat- Herald that the night before the NOW LEASING FOR FALL 08 Hawkins ment centers shooting, Hawkins and her sons killed eight were for youths showed her a semiautomatic people in with substance rifle. She said she thought the abuse, mental or gun looked too old to work. mall shooting behavioral prob- Police believe Hawkins lems. was using that AK-47 when he Altogether, the stormed off a third-floor elevator ,<.' " state spent about $265,000 on at the store and started shooting. I lawkins, officials said. Police said they have found While some of those who no connections between the 19- TOW N II O M r. knew Hawkins called the massa- year-old and the six employees cre Wednesday at a busy Omaha and two shoppers he killed. C O M M U N IT I I! S, L L P mall unexpected, not everyone "The shooting victims were was surprised. randomly selected," as was the "He should have gotten help, location of the shooting, Omaha but I think he needed someone Police Chief Thomas Warren to help him and needed someone said. to be there when in the past he's Acquaintances said that NOT JUST WHAT YOU WANT... WHAT YOU NEED! said he wanted to kill himself," Hawkins was a drug user and said k.HISS.i Pox. who said she that he had a history of depres- knew I lawkins through a friend. sion. In 2005 and 2006, according "Someone should have listened to court records, he underwent FREE Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Build-in Microwave to him." psychiatric evaluations, the rea- Todd l-andry, state director sons for which Landry would not FREE Internet/Cable, Private Shuttle Service of children and family services, disclose, citing privacy rules. PRIVATE Bathroom in each Bedroom said court records do not show In May 2002, he was sent to a precisely why Hawkins was treatment center in Waynesville, PRIVATE Clubhouse w/Fitness Center & Game Room released. But he said if Hawkins Mo., after threatening his step- should not have been set free, mother. Four months later, HUGE bedrooms and Closet Space someone would have raised a red a Nebraska court decided HUGE Back Deck area perfect for Cook-Outs flag Hawkins' problems were serious "It is my opinion, it was not a enough that he should be under LOW monthly Rates I failure of the system to provide state supervision and made him FREE T-SHIRTS with Application! appropriate services," Landry a ward of the state.
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Christmas rings aloud in Frankenmuth, Michigan no matter the time of year. Seven acres of building in Brenner's CHRISTmas Wonderland's entire com- plex, a 2.2-acre salesroom of more than 50,000 gifts and trims, three giant outdoor Santas towering 17 feet and 100,000 lights illuminating the half-mile Show at Howard's long Christmas lane sparked a childish ClubH excitement for my favorite holiday. This Saturday at Howard's Streets lined with garland, red bells and the clanking of a horse-drawn car- in downtown Bowling riage going "ca-clump, ca-clump," it Green, Brian Vander Ark feels like Christmas all the time. from the Verve Pipe will Frankenmuth is not only home to Bronner's be performing with local the world's largest Christmas store, but to the famous family-style chicken din- CHRISTmas artists Resonant Soul and ners, excellent shopping and a welcom- Luke James. ing Bavarian atmosphere. Wonderland "Everyone could use a little Bronner's, founded by The Bavarian Inn age shops, clothing Frankenmuth," says Jennifer Tebedo, Wallie Bronner, is the world's Restaurant offers famous stores, a mirror maze, a free president and CEO of Frankenmuth largest Christmas store. The family-style chicken din- lasar light show, glass art, TOLEDO AREA Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's store has more than 50.000 ners, the largest selection arcade and a pewter store gifts and trims, two-thirds of of German beer and "Castle are among the attractions at See WONDER ] Page 8 which are under {20. Shops." RiverPlace shopping center. The Nutcracker This weekend at the Stranahan Theater, The Nutcracker will be performed, accompanied Threatening Santa's job: by the Toledo Symphony. Three shows will take place. Saturday 2 p.m. and 'Ho, ho, ho' is a no no no 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. By Alliia O'Neill "I hadn't done Santas reportedly left the train- Reporter ing session because of this and anything wrong so I contacted the media. The Lights Before Westaff quickly respond- Christmas Every year at Christmas time asked her why, and ed with a statement in which shopping malls worldwide Until Dec. 31, The Lights the company answered a few are filled with holiday music she said, 'You said ho, "Santa FAQ's" including the Before Christmas will be and jolly "ho, ho, ho's" from question "Are VVestal'f-recruited taking place at the Toledo Santa Clauses asking children ho, ho and that's not Santas being told not to say ho, Zoo. located off of the their Christmas wishes. This ho, ho'?" year, however, some Santas in appropriate.'" "Absolutely not," the statement Anthony Wayne Trail. Australia might be forced to read. "In Australia, Westaff Bring friends and family to change their tune. John Oases | Former Santa Santas are encouraged to the zoo to experience over lohn Oakes, 70, worked as a assess a child's reaction and ad Santa in the Myer Department employment. accordingly — this may include 200 images of your Store in Sydney, Australia for Westaff, a recruitment agen- using various tactics for reliev- R0TTENI0MAT0ESC0M favoriate animals, four years when he was told cy that provides Santas such ing children's fears like adjust- MUSIC IN THE WIND: Prodigy Evan Taylor also known as "August Rush'travels around ice-carving his services would no longer be as Oakes to retailers across ing their tone of voice." New York City m search of his biological parents, while playing guitar and attending Julliard. required. demonstrations, carolers, Australia, ignited a controversy Westaff answered the rest of "I hadn'tdoneanything wrong in November when they told the FAQ's similarly, maintain- and visit Santa in the so 1 asked her why, and she said. trainees to no longer say "ho, ing their position that they had August Rush' plucks heart indoor theatre. Tickets are 'You said ho, ho, ho and that's ho. ho." In order to avoid fright- not told their Santas to refrain $9 for adults. Tickets for not appropriate'," Oakes said ening children and offending from using"ho, ho, ho", but were in the Sydney Daily Telegraph women, the Santas were told strings with musical story line seniors and children under about the termination of his to say "ha, ha, ha" instead. Two See SANTA | Page 8 12 are $6. By Aaron Helfferich FINE TUNING Reviewer ■ Letter Grade: B Try to imagine a world where ■ Rated PG for some the- Holiday buckeyes break the mold musical notes and songs can matic elements, mild vio- carry a deeper and more mean- lence and language. buckeye state. a snowflake, no nvo buckeyes are ingful message than the images ■ Runtime: 100 min. Not only are they represen- alike. The "official buckeyes" are you see every day. If you can ■ Starring Freddie Highmore. tative of the state but also the all identical and don't really even imagine that, you might be bet- Ken Russell, Jonathan season. With a hint of pepper- look like the nut, more like a large ter equipped to understand Rhys Meyers, and Robin mint the buckeye candies take chocolate gumdrop. the moving message of the Williams on a cool holiday flavor. Stick a I encourage everybody who is film "August Rush." Directed ■ Directed by Kristen small candy cane in the top to Ohio grown to make their own by Kristen Sheridan, "August Sheridan eliminate chocolate fingers and buckeyes, the process is fun and Rush" imagines a tale that is told Check out the Old Saint Nick may favor milk to add an extra element to the deliriously rewarding. And if you through the sounds of our world Rush" has minor problems in and cookies, but when he is ensemble. aren't from the buckeye state, try rather than its sights. That may gettingthe story to keep the audi- video game making his rounds in O-HI-HO- I have had the store bought, this recipe and you will wish you be a hard thing to do when deal- ence interested. Young August review of Fire HO-HO he would rather have machine made, "official buckeyes" were. ing with a predominantly visual moves from place to place so Emblem: Radiant the treat that is unique to the and was very disappointed. Like medium like film. fast, that it becomes impossible Dawn online at "The music is all around you, to understand the importance all you have to do is listen." This of some sections of his travels. www.bgnews.com is the claim made by the title During the time it spends mak- HOLIDAY BUCKEYES character, "August Rush," played ing itself harder for the audience Set the buckeyes on snap and a glossy look: an 6 by the young and talented to enjoy, "August Rush" is still 1.5 lb. Powdered sugar wax paper, refrigerate or alternative to tempering we Freddie Highmore. Orphaned spiritedly working to connect its THEY SAID IT 1 lb. Krema Old Fashioned keep frozen until con- at birth, August believes his par- characters in unique ways. chocolate. , sumption. Peanut Butter j Mix in about 1/4 tsp. ot ents, two gifted musicians (Keri Tugging and plucking at all 1/2 lb. Margarine peppermint oil or extract. Russell, lonathan Rhys Meyers). the right emotional strings, 24 or Semi-sweet chocolate This stuff is potent so be are communicating lo him "August Rush" brilliantly creates through the sounds he hears in I morsels careful emotions through its ingenious "It's kind of 1/2 Bar of paraffin wax 4. Roll the peanut butter the winds. In return, he believes use of music. Not many movies 1/4 tsp. Peppermint oil mixture into balls of all sites. that the only way to find them is can bring its characters togeth- yield: 75-100, depending fun to do the Remember, no two buck- with the expression of himself er in such creative poetic ways. how big of balls you got. eyes are identical. through music. Longing in fairy When "August Rush" stops try- 5 Dip the cold peanut but- tale aspirations, August wishes impossible." 1 Mix the margarine, sugar ing so hard to fill a storyline and t„ balls into the chocolate to be reunited with his family in lets the music do the talking it and peanut butter then with tooth picks or Wry true harmonic connection. refrigerate for about an hour becomes a triumph of imagina- candy canes and then into For a movie focused on the tion and spiritual connectedness 2 Melt chocolate bits and ;ce water quickly. For ideal narrative techniques of sound, Walt Disney wax in a double-boiler, or'" Underneath all the misguided chocolate coverage try to "August Rush" has skillfully mas- story paths, "August Rush" is a a microwave in 50 second keep the chocolate at about 6 tered the proper way to convey a cerements. The wax will EHOCHWUI.mtfc'*' skillfully crafted tear-jerker that 90 degrees Fahrenheit message through music. On its give the chocolate more proves it is impossible to escape visual storytelling side, "August the power of music. O Friday. December 12007 PULSE WWW.BGNEWS.COM
the family-style chicken dinners WONDER that everyone talks about once SANTA He said/she said: From Page 7 they get into town. From Page 7 According to Karen, the two res- Bureau. taurants have roughly the same instead suggesting ways for ICIMIIO thinks I i.iiikrnniuth is seating capacity of 1.200 seats. Santas to be more sensitive Ylemightbe home great for I.in nil.-, because (heir tra- Zehnders serves approximately to children's feelings. ditions are passed down from the 10,000 guests on weekends and However. Santas who original owners of the businesses 19,000 guests throughout the week attended the training ses- in Iowa Almost all establishments each year. sion are standing their for Christmas in the 2-square mile town are fam- fried and lightly breaded chick- ground and sticking to their ilv -owned and locally operated. en, flavorful stuffing, squash, chick- claim that they were told Walking up to the Bavarian Inn en noodle soup, rich giblet gravy, not to say 'ho, ho. ho.' One Advice on getting him to spend time with your family, Restaurant, I gaze at the beauti- bowls of creamy mashed potatoes, of these Santas told the ful chalet-style rooffina dark wood, buttery noodles and homemade Daily Telegraph that he was even if it's the last thing on his wish list cupola and onion towers. Inside. I breads have filled the family tables specifically told not to use see workers dressed in traditional at these famous restaurants since 'ho, ho, ho' because it was By Emily Ftippt But regardless of what ing—which hangs from their Bavarian attire - dirndls and leder- the opening in itwr>. too similar to the American She Said Columnist Meatloaf thinks, you still can't fireplace mantle — it's still hosen wailing on hungry cus- Each year, Zehnders serves slang word for a prostitute. motivate your boyfriend to reassuring to know that he gets tomers, 1 make my way to the sec- 950,01 X) pounds of chicken, accord- In Oakes' case, Westaff Winter break is almost here, spend a couple days at your along with your family. ond floor to meet Karen Zehnder. ing to the menu. told the Daily Telegraph that and you can't wait to go home parent's house. So, how do you actually get flic Zehnders. Bronners and Chef I'hil l;ahrenbruch. Dorothy Oakes was fired for having and see the family. But there's Maybe it wasn't like this the him there? McQeOanS are the main families Zehnder and kitchen manager the wrong attitude, while a slight complication — your first holiday season you spent This might be difficult, espe- that own property in the sophis- loe Putnam, are responsible for the Myer store refused to significant other needs to be together. I le may have been cially if he despises going to his ticated yet laid-back town \v4iich keeping the food wholesome and comment, dragged by his hair to get him nervous to visit the folks, but own family's functions. houses 4,900 residents, appetizing for the 3 million annual "The candidate was not anywhere near your loved ones. he was still in the" I'm Better I lowever, here are some "The fact that we all live where visitors. IXirothy is Karen's mother- sacked nor was his use of It has nothing to do with Than Meatloaf, I Will Do simple guidelines to help you we work and nobody out of the in-law. Karen says that Dorothy the term ho, ho, ho' a fac- your family members. In fact, Anything For You" stage. out with this predicament. area (AMIS property here makes works six days a week at the restau- tor in our decision," Westaff he probably gets along with Ah, I remember when my First, let him know how I rankenmuth unique," Karen rant and on her day off, she bakes spokesperson Bert lanz said your mother better than you do relationship was that simple. much bringing him home explains. "Our motto is 'our fami- for the family. in the Daily Telegraph. "The most of the time. Not that it's super complicated means to you. Maybe it's been lies serving your families.' The "She has such a good palette... candidate's attitude was And it's also nothing per- now, l just know my partner a a few months since the two of /chnder's are a genuine family that she is the reason our food is so not in line with the require- sonal against you. He doesn't little better, which means he you have seen your parents. was nice to marry into," she saw tasty," Karen says with passion. ments of our client and of want to sec you upset, and he'd doesn't have to impress me like Since the three of them are the with a smile. Speaking of palette, my taste their customers." do almost anything to keep you he did the first Christmas we most important people in your Members of the /ehnder fam- buds were satisfied after making a "Ho, ho, ho" or "ha, ha, ha", happy. spent together. life, let him know it's about iK inn both the Bavarian Inn visit to Chocolates Galore on Main Santa Claus is still a main "I'd do anything for love, If you find yourself in the time they all do some family Restaurant and Zehnders of Street. The clerk smiles as she attraction in malls across but I won't do that." Maybe it same situation, you know bonding. I rankenmuth. which both serve weighs and packages the choco- the U.S. Santa will be avail- was this very issue — going that once you get him to your If that doesn't have much lates for a couple in front of me. able for photos locally at home for the holidays — that parent's place, everything impact, remind him of the "They could put chocolate on franklin Park Mall in Toledo Mcatloaf was complaining works out. and he'll say some- sweet gifts he'll be missing out anything and people would eat it." and at Woodland Mall in about in his infamous song. thing along the lines of, "You on if he doesn't go home with die wife says. Bowling Green. Santa's It seems just as logical of an know, that was actually pretty you this year. Remember, this is "Yeah, people would eat din if hours at Franklin Park are assumption as any, especially fun." And even though this not a bribe — it's the truth. it was covered in chocolate," her Monday through Saturday since men appear to be much might have something to do And if he's still not willing to husband exclaims. from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. more opposed to the idea than with the SlOO gift certificate do this for your love, remind and Sundays from 11 a.m. women. your parents put in his stock- him that Meatloaf is overrated. until 6 p.m. Franklin Park's Web site says that "Santa will take a break to feed the reindeer from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sleeping at the girlfriend's parents house could be a way and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 2:00- to relieve stress, and even more fun than it sounds 3:00 p.m. on Sundays." At Woodland Mall, Santa will By JothCom«r "Grinch. Scrooge. parents, cousins, aunts, uncles, appear from 5-9 p.m. on He Said Columnist grandparents, neighbors and, Fridays. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on sometimes the worst of all. her ls W BCRHARDO AGUIAR Jerk. I've just never 0miH6:ft-e** 7 Saturdays, and noon until 7 Beyond just a chance to "friends back home." ,oof.opo!*efcvananlnn LODGING: A v*w ol the Bavarian Inn Lodge from p.m. on Sundays. recharge alter finals, there are been a carol-singing, With this nearly inevitable Restaurant across the Cass River a lot things of you might enjoy ordeal in mind. I have only one about winter break. snowman-rolling, tip to make the situation easier Maybe you enjoy the ice for you. and snow and you can't wait eggnog-drinking Make their house your home to break out your family's old and sleep. toboggan and go skidding kind of guy." With your girlfriend. Though We've got your next place! across the godforsaken she might have some tempt- wasteland. eggnog-drinking kind of guy. ing cousins, you don't want Maybe you like the songs. 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BASKETBALL Men, result of game with N. Colorado Foul trouble and late turn- overs plagued the BG men's basketball team on its trip to Northern Colorado. The Falcons fell 64-60.BG has a short break before taking on Illinois State Dec. 16. They fell to 4-4 with the loss.
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TODAY Hockey: vs. No. 5 Michigan; 7:05 p.m. Gymnastics: TREVORLEE Brown vs. Orange scrimmage; MOVING FORWARD: BG's Defek Whiimore skates around a defender during a game against Northern Michigan on Nov. 17 Whitmore is second m the CCHA in points per game this season 6p.m. LETTER TO THE EDITOR TOMORROW Two games with Michigan may Hockey: Fans need to show up for team the last few years. at Michigan; 7:05 p.m. However, due to the fact the big game this weekend hockey team has not been as OUR CALL Tonight the Falcon I lockey team productive, I have seen less inter- serve as early measuring stick hosts the No. 3 ranked team in est and fen support at home By Ethan Magoc Kevin BG is 18-25-3 all time against the the country, Michigan and I am games. This is unfortunate Today in Sports Reporter Porter Wolverines In the friendly confines encouraging students and the because these athletes put just as of the IKtSU Ice Arena, but two of community to attend the game much time on and off the ice like History To erase any final doubts about Michigan's leading those home Ice wins have come in for several reasons. all other student athletes do. 1988 - Rangers sign free- the program's returned success scorer, leads the the past nvo seasons. First, aside from the national I have befriended several of agent pitcher Nolan Ryan to a this season, the Falcon hockey CCHA in points. like any good college hockey Wolverine powerhouse being in the players recently in hopes team would need to knock oil venue, though, when the build- town, the leers are also nationally of getting to know them better one-year contract. one of the top schools in the ing on Mercer Road gets packed ranked coming in at No. 18. They and perhaps to look past the 1959 - Lou Gehng. 36. is Central Collegiate Hockey Derek with falcon fans, it becomes a very have experienced a tremen- misconceptions several people elected to Baseball's Hall of Association. Whitmore difficult place for other teams to dous start to the season. This is have about the team. I can tell BCi (8-4 overall, 5-3 CCHA) will Second in the play. 1 lowever. so far this season especially important taking into you this, they have a new atti- Fame. Ixviffonlwl the perfect (ipportunity league in points the fan attendance average has consideration the lack of success tude and are excited about their 1937 - Red Sox acquire the to do jusi that when they host the fallen to 1.972 |X'r game, the low- the program has seen in recent potential. per game. contract of a 19-year-old Ted University of Michigan (1-1-2, 9-1) est mark since the 2002-03 home years, bringing me tinny next It is a shame that one of them tonight for the first gatnt'of a liome- campaign. point. told me the crowds have been Williams. • 3 and-liome series. loniorrtAv's game Yost has perhaps been too com- "I've said it all along that when I've been going to school here embarrassing considering how 1911 - The National Hockey will be played at Yost Ice Arena petitive for tile Hilcons in the past, this place is rocking, it's one of for six years (don't laugh) and I exciting and fun it is to watch Association forms with New in Ann Arbor. Mich., a place that as they haw lost 40 of the 55 total the best environments in college have grown up in BG my entire this team. They are ninth in the Westminister, Vancouver and Moon coach Scon Much said was games played in Ann Arbor. hockey and our guys do respond life. I have seen several sports country in scoring and have the "t'ertaiiily another gtxxlatniixiphtiv liven when they face Michigan teams have their "heyday.'' Most Victoria. that any competitive COlege player at home, however, the falcons See HOCKEY | Page 10 recently football in 2003 and See LETTER l Page 10 1907 - Eugene Corri wants to be in." have been known to Struggle. 2004 and the women's basketball becomes the first referee in a boxing ring. The List Relay swimmers Tebow leads the way In honor of the ceremony Saturday, The BG News pres- ents our Heisman vote. The for Heisman finalists only one that really matters. leading the way By Ralph O. Russo THE FINALISTS 1. Tim Tebow: His num- The Associated Press By Andrew Harner TIM TEBOW: Finished the bers speak for themselves. RELAY RALLY regular season with 29 passing Reporter EASTERN MICHIGAN: 400 NEW YORK — AI leisman Trophy Even though his team isn't touchdowns and 22 rushing. yard relay finished second by .13 nice that once seemed so mud- DARREN MCFADDEN: Ran in a BCS bowl his season If there is one thing that BG's seconds. dled has been dwindled down to for IS touchdowns, threw four exceeded expectations. women's swimming and diving OHIO: 400-yard relay finished four contenders and even has a and caught one. Also ran for team is proud of, its relay teams second again with a better time favorite. more than 1700 yards. 2. Darren would be it. and a different lineup Floridaquarterbark Tim Tebow, CHASE DANIEL: Led McFadden: "It's really expected for us OSU: 400-yard relay finished trying to become the first sopho- Missouri out of the cellar with 33 to improve because we've been seventh out of 14 teams. more to win the I leisman Trophy, TDs and more than 4.000 yards While a dangerous player, he working so hard," freshman Carrie BALL STATE: 200-yard relay has emerged as a front-runner COLT BRENNAN: Threw for didn't put up better numbers Hnright said. "The upperclassmcn team finished second by .46 among the finalists who will be 38 scores and over 4.100 yards seconds. or win his team games like he said that this year is the hardest in New York tomorrow vying for and led his team to a 12-0 finish we've ever worked." the award given to the top player and its first-ever BCS berth. was expected to. After last weekend's Ohio State of3:3533. in college football. 3. Colt Brennan: Invitational, assistant coach Mark At OSU, Yee replaced Enright, Arkansas running back Darren Tebow has a good shot to break 1 Inward said he believes the relay and the team swam to a seventh McFadden, the runner-up for that trend. After helping the He's undefeated and has teams will be competing with place finish in 3:32.13 while beat- last year's Heisman, Missouri (iators win a national champion- won games for his team. He the top three schools in the Mid- ing the A' team from Illinois. quarterback Chase Daniel and ship last season as a freshman, missed some time and still American Conference when the "IChanging the line-ups| gives I lawail quarterback Colt Brennan 235-pound dual-threat quar- championship meet comes along. us a good indication of what we threw up some gaudy stats. were the other finalists selected terback ran for 838 yards and a This comment came after many need to do for specific people," Wednesday. Southeastern Conference-record 4. Chase Daniel: His of the BG relay teams performed Howard said. "1 think it's a good race," 22 touchdowns in his first year as well against bigger schools from team didn't help him much, The 200-yard freestyle relay team Brennan said at a news confer- a starter. around the nation at OSU by set- has also seen improved times each ence in I lonolulu. "I think any- He's also the nation's second- but Daniel couldn't win the ting in-season best times. time out body can win it." leading passer, having completed Big 12 Championship game In the season's first meet at The team got its first chance to The Heisman race took a 68 percent of his throws for 3,132 and a win there would have Eastern Michigan, the 400-yard race in the second meet of the year while to develop this season and yards, with 29 touchdowns and freestyle relay team of Alisha Yee. at Ball State. Hi nick, Richardson, seemed wide open until the last six interceptions. earned a first-place vote. Meg Richardson, Chelsea 1 opus Enright and Jordan swam the race month when Tebow, McFadden Tebow's already pulled off one and Sanii Ionian finished just 0.13 in 1:39.90 but lost to BSU by 0.46 and Daniel emerged as front-run- college football first, becoming seconds behind EMU's squad with seconds. ners. the first major college player to a time of 3:38.70. A week later versus Miami, the Since the first Heisman was run for 20 touchdowns and throw The following week versus Ohio, team again narrowly missed a win. given to Chicago's lay Berwanger 20 TO passes in the same season. the same relay team had a different The same four combined for a time in 1935, all 70 players who have One thing Tebow has never look and better results, len Wright, won college football's most pn-s- done is visit New York. 1 le plans to hankie Houck, Enright and Jordan See SWIM | Page 10 HPPH0TC tigious award have been juniors have his parent* and some of his finished second again with a time or seniors. siblings along for the trip. 10 F'day December 7.2007 SPORTS WWWBGNEWS.COM
of 3-2. HOCKEY Although OSU emerged victorious once against the From Page 9 Musketeers have different hero Wolverines last weekend, the to Ihiil." Pallldl said. "While our Falcons cannot rely on getting students have been great, we lucky if they are out-shot by want even more to come out a similar margin tonight and every night of young season Friday night." tomorrow. Hie Falcons will need every Coach Red Berensen's squad advantage the) can get ill the is simply too talented this By Jo* Kay vi K'sconsideringthal Michigan year. The Associated Press was ranked third in the nation BG's power play, now ranked at the start ofthe week. second in the nation after con- CINCINNATI — In recent years, And for good reason. verting six of 12 chances last it didn't take much thought to The W'olverinesare off to their BRIAN BORNHOEFT 'Ml BG HEWS weekend, has to perform just figure out who was Xavier's lead- best overall start in more than STRAFE: BG goalie Jimmy Sprat! defends as well against the Wolverines ing scorer. III years, and currently carry a the net in a Nov. i win against Western as it did against the Warriors, David West. Romain Sato. Lionel six-game road winning streak Michigan The Falcons are 8-4 heading into This will not be easy since Chalmers. All good guesses. All into tonight's match. a big matchup with the No 5 Wolverines. Michigan's penalty kill unit easy picks. Kevin Porter, the CCHA's Today's game starts at 7 p.m. is ninth in the country, but So, who's the leading scorer leader in points per game, has forward Kai Kantola feels the on this year's version of the 2lst- tallied 13 points during that weekend. Falcons are up to the task. ranked Musketeers, the one that's Successful road streak. I lie Both injured seniors prac- "We have the mindset that made quite an impression while Falcon defense, along with ticed lightly without contact every time we get on the power going 7-1? Pick one of any six play- linimy Spratt and Nick lino in this week, hoping to be ready play that we have a good chance ers and the guess could be right. net, will need to keep Porter off for Michigan. at getting a goal," Kantola said. It changes from game to game. the hoard to have a chance at "We're optimistic, but not "We also have that mindset to And that's the best thing about stealing a few points from U \1. confident, that they'll be in the battle for loose pucks and get them. Second behind Porter in mix to play over the weekend," the pucks to the net." Creighton became the latest points per game this season is Paluch said. Quite the far cry from last team to learn firsthand how dif- Derek Whitmore, the Falcons' l-ven without Whitmore and winter when the BG man licult it is to defend a lineup that senior tri-captain, Whitmore Mazzei. mighty Michigan can advantage fell to 56th out of 58 has a lot of options. Xavier's 79-66 sustained a knee injury last be beaten as Ohio State (4-11-1, in the nation. The Falcons look victory on Wednesday night over week against Wayne State and 2-8) proved last Friday night. to put those languished memo- the previously unbeaten Bluejays UKHRMAN I IHEBGWWS his status, along with fellow Despite being out-shot 30-16, ries even farther away tonight was the best example yet. IK YOUR FACE: Xavier forward CJ. Anderson (20) dunks against Creighton forward Chad captain lohn Maz/ei (shoul- the lowly Buckeyes edged the beginning at 7:05 p.m. at the Given openings against Millard in the second half of a college basketball game. Wednesday der) remains uncertain for the Wolverines at Yost by a score BGSU Ice Arena. Creighton's full-court press, point guard Drew Lavender scored a Burrellatll. guard, who usually makes the right season-high 28 points and had liven if a couple of diem are decisions about where to go with a career-high 10 assists, becom- having off-days, there an' plenty of the hall. In the first seven games, VILLAGE GREEN ing the latest star of the day in an other choices. he was more of a ringmaster, scor- extremely dangerous offense. Raymond, lavender, Rurrell ing in single digits four times. "They're really balanced," and Duncan can make 3-pointers. When Creighton pressed and APARTMENTS Creighton coach Dana Altman Anderson and Brown are adept at produced a fast-paced game, said. They have a lot of guys that driving to the basket. Coach Sean I avender realized he was the best can score a lot of different ways." Miller can quickly change the look option. He had a season-high 17 «^*« At least six. The Musketeers have of his offense with a couple of sub- point-, in die first half alone, mak- that many players averaging dou- stitutions. ing 3-pointers, floating jumpers ble figures, underscoring their will- "On any particular night, we and driving layups. ingness to get die ball to whoever have different players who are That just came about," is open. Forward B.|. Raymond capable of having a big night." lavender said. "A couple of guys leads at 13.5 points per game, fol- Miller said. "It's not always six weren't hitting their shots tonight, SPACIOUS APARTMENTS • EXCELLENT LOCATIONS lowed by lavender at 12.6, forward players in double figures. It's the but we're such a good team that • EXTRA AMENITIES • C.I. Anderson at 12.5, forward losb ability of a lot of players to have a a couple of guys can step up any Duncan at ll.6, forward IX-rrick big game." night. Tonight was my night. I Brown at 111 and guard Stanley It starts with the 5-foot-7 point guess." Taking Applications Mow! most likely will be a good turn never seen BG win. A message to LETTER out, but this team deserves com the team; I know you boys can From Page 9 prehensive fan support for even make it happen. I mean, Ohio "Home away from Home" home game including weekends State won there last weekend • OFFICE HOURS • second best power play. against weaker foes. Therefore, and they are horrendous. At Maybe I am just showing my come to all home games, not just least the CCHA is a top hockey Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM bias, however, even if you don't ones against big name oppo- conference, unlike the BigTen in Weekends By Appointment • Anytime By Appointment Can) much for hockey at least nents. football. come to the game to socialize A side note is that the two Anyway it's hockey season so FOR RENTAL INFORMATION and meet people or bum some teams will play again tomorrow I better see you at the game, or Call 419-354-3533 or visit villagegreen-bg.org stress while getting away from night at quite possibly one of I am going to go Kai Kantola on studying for finals. It is a hockey the most difficult hockey ven- win. Go falcons! 480 Lehman Avenue • Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 environment after all... ues to play, Yost Arena, in Ann — Tyler SuvnL-n Granted this is UM and there Arbor, where I personally have Senior, Journalism
was the same. The same four won SWIM the race in 1:47.15 and won by From Page 9 nearly two seconds. I his past weekend, the team ^XlOGLS of 1:38.61, just .2 seconds behind changed its look as Christina TXtXvJt Miami's squad. Vaca, Liz Harper, Fiiright and At OSU. Yee replaced Ionian took BG to an eighth place Richardson, and the team again finish in 1:46.93. lA/eekend J^peciaU,
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"Our mission is not to the organization's mission APA statement. In the last half hour, From Page 3 to exclude others, a faculty or university employee The Daily Crossword Fix will discuss various programs brought to you by the meetings, and the only pre- but to foster the true available to the students or other requisite is an interest in learn- information like international 1 Legendary tale ing more about the African con- student requirements to be able ' ' ' ■ tinent. Ezealah said. image of Africa." ? Florence's nver to work in the United States, he "• 3 Volume "Our mission is not to exclude Ikenna Ezealah | President of APA said. ' 4 Thin layers others, but to foster the true For the upcoming semester 5 Afore One of Moses' scouts image of Africa. It would negate fizealah said. Ezealah and the APA will contin- ■" 6 7 Use the mission statement to exclude Meetings which are held in ue educating the campus about ' 8 Strong thread people." he said. room 207 of the Student Union Africa and helping its members ' ' 9 Panelist Chase The APA is a diverse group at 6 p.m. every other Friday. 10 Air-travel watchdog grp. grow as productive individuals. i ' consistiiigofpeoplefrom America Meetings last for about an hour H 1 11 Fun with a rock? "For me, the crowning point of 12 Metal bolt and the Caribbean islands. While and a half and often start with my tenure is lo know others have "■ 13 Blemishes 41 Forum robe ; no one has to pay dues to be a presentation about an African developed skills and abilities that (I, ■1' - ■ IB Liturgical vestments 43 Gray suit go-with? a member, the real members country. were dormant in them through ?? Passport endorsement 45 Wedding shower? are considered to be the people '• 24 Foot parts 46 "Common Sense" Meetings often include dis- activities, and these skills will be 1 25 Old Testament archan- writer who come to meetings regularly cussion topics such as econom- their guiding light throughout " ' H gel 47 Type of calendar u and help contribute to the APA, ics or politics and how it relates their lives," said Ezealah. ■ ' 2b Milky gem Grieve KH^ 27 Sitarist Shankar Photographer Adams 28 Bug flipper? Hoosier poet Ml 61 NYC arena Swenson of "Benson' ing and unforeseen expenses," and we have help sessions to pre- 31 Hindu title Sea swallow FUNDING Adam said. pare people for Spot Funding. So II " 32 Uncountable years Jason's ship Lerer feels that his grad school if an organization comes up with 33 Eighth mo. Winter Palace ruler From Page 3 Old gas Pinup's leg education has helped him in a new idea we are here to help," ACROSS "Nana" star Boob tubes make decisions if there is an many ways in SBC and learning Adam said. Charlemagne's domain even number, he said. about people. Senior Melanie Walsh thinks it's 1 Dark marten 44 Overdrink The nine people that repre- "I'm learning about student good that student fees are being 6 UCLA part 45 Swear by sent SBC are from Bowling Green development. 1 saw in the first used for student or organizations 11 RMN follower 46 Stoppers 14 Cacophonous 48 Henner of "Taxi" Student Development Association, month or two the numbers of the and the money is going back to 15 Walled city near Madrid 51 Nimbus Prairie Margins, Omega Phi community develop before my the students. 16 Zilch 52 Column type Alpha and American Marketing eyes. I think my experience has "I think that it is a good thing 17 Cold home of a dwarf? 53 French state Association. been another affirmation that my that the money we pay in our stu- 19 OneGabor 57 "NewharT setting A N S W E R S Adam is in Omega Phi Alpha and choice of career is the right path for dent fees is being used for student 20 Golfer Isao 58 Wildebeest's mail? 21 "Freaks" star Hyams 60 Burnsian negative ■ 1 0 ■J i s«. 1 '. V " u d 1 v V she said that it helps her to see differ- me" Lerer said. organizations because we know 22 Panorama 61 Go along (with) 'J ■ f i A|B 3 ■' ■J v l < '• ■■ "i nlHN N i ent organizations need and wants. Adam said that SBC is here to exactly where our monev is going." 23 Itty-bitty bite 62 Rain not reaching the ground a 3 i 1 .1 s ■ ■1 V H V 25 Wet sprays 63 Go wrong 1 V . i ■> i •. n "Because I'm involved in differ- help out student organizations Walsh said. H 26 Church instruments 64 Macho V •: .-. 0 I ■ N ent organizations, I think that 1 see and they are there to help them. "It is nice to know that students' 29 Wide shot 65 Cancun mister o ■ ' 3 ■ Hd d ) iH what organizations need, different "One thing is that we are here to money is basically going back to 30 Glass sections 1 s V u V ON H 3 i i i 1 problems they have with fundrais- help out the student organization the students," she said. 31 Coastal paintings 1 s ' 1 H i ■ ! - 1 I • A V 36 Ms. Gardner B '1 d V 3 8 v ■ ■ 8 t N V 1 37 To the end ■ 8 >•• N 1 ■ 39 D-Day craft S 1 S i i. I ■i 1 8 i '. 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