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University has ways to POPPING IN THE PUB curb costs of technology Services are available to help students who need extra supplies By losti Comer REPORTER Faced with a difficult class schedule and a tightening bank account, University student Emily Carson had to choose between raiding her checking account for S500, or risking fail- ure for her first major assign- ment of the semester. Traveling to a Best Buy elec- tronics store in Toledo, the visu- al communication technology major searched a rack of digital camcorders for one with the pre- cise requirements of a class proj- ect due two days later. Frustrated when she couldn't find the cam- era she needed, Carson fumed. "Even if I can find it, how am I supposed to afford equipment like this?" Carson said. As the time to register for Fall 2006 courses approaches at the end of March, students in a num- Pat Dorsman BGNnn ber of majors must look beyond READY TO SERVE: Bill Sheehan III cooks up some popcorn at the Black Swamp Pub. Located in the Union, the Pub has different deals each night on food and drinks. just the publicized increased It features a full service bar and the popcorn is always free. Its hours are 5 - 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 5 - 11:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday. costs of housing and tuition, and consider what technol- ogy costs they will incur within the classroom. For students like Carson in fear of being put in a financial pinch, the University offers ser- Gas prices vices designed to narrow the gap between course requirements Trying to bridge the gap expected and dwindling cash. Norm Bedford, associate Speakers address union, discuss importance Difference: Coalition-Building sor for the Native American to reach $3 director of the Student Financial for Human Rights." Unity Council. Aid Office, estimated the aver- of unity among students of different groups Guest speakers included Kach speaker focused on age student pays Si. Mil per year Ryan, a graduate student and their individual areas of study per gallon on books and supplies. Bedford By Johnny Payne ate a dialogue between dif- president of University orga- and experiences to stress the arrived at this figure based on a ■trODTEl By Addie Curtis ferent human rights groups nization Transcendence: l.rrol importance of unity between RtPORIE* Fall 2004 survey of 500 students "What is race? What is gender? on campus. Lam. aretired University faculty on-campus groups. through MyBGSU. How do we make connections member and political activist; Ryan addressed the field of Consumers could IH' pay- She was one of four represen- ing as much as S3 a gal- This amount determines the across cultures? Why is this tatives of separate University Shaunte Rouse, an undergradu- feminism, particularly what limit of financial aid a student work important?" ate member of the University she felt was the domination lon for gas by the time May organizations that met in the comes around. can receive for class materials. loelle Ruby Ryan raised all Union to address the issue of chapter of the NAACP; and of feminist organizations by Between her camera, record- these questions and more 1 itistin Tahmahkera, the Over the weekend, gas pric- intercultural cooperation in an es hit a high of S2.58 and now able DVDs to backup her record- yesterday in an effort to cre- event called "Working Across graduate student advi- SPEAKERS, PAGE 6 ings and the software to render during the middle of the week. them, Carson said the cost of her Uiey are back down to $2.47 supplies could rival that amount around town. before she even steps foot in Carl Hefferman. Bowling the bookstore. Green leep-Faglc dealer, "With a lot of little things on said that in a normal week, Traveling cooking show comes to BG the prices elevate by Friday top of big ticket items, it adds up very quickly," Carson said. and in mm are back down In situations like Carson's, Chef shows how to how to cook and there was by Tuesday. where the estimated amount no food network or Google." Consumers have paid S2 doesn't meet a student's needs, make 'cheap, simple, Roberts said. a gallon or more for several Bedford encourages people tasty, healthy' meals Based on the recipes in years, making them numb to file a special consideration his cookbook, "Munchies," to the prices, according to application with Student By Nikki iardine Roberts showed his talents for I lefferman. IEP0KICI creating "cheap, simple, tasty I've noticed that the public Financial Aid. 1 Eating healthy on a low budget and healthy' meals, modeling is more open to paying more On the two-page form, stu- the motto of his cooking style dents are asked to detail their may sound tasteless, but Kevin for gas than last year because Roberts showed students last night at his show. Aimed they have grown used to it." needs and circumstances. This at young adults just learning allows Bedford to determine if an tasty possibilities through 1 lefferman said. his traveling cooking show, to cook, most of Roberts' col- Then isn't much consum- COSTS, PAGE 6 "Cook or Starve," last night in lection of recipes have under ers can do in order to stop this the Union. eight steps. price mil.mi HI for fuel. Roberts began cooking at Roberts entertained and However, working at maxi- 8 years old, despite an explo- interacted with the audience mizing fuel economy can be sion from a leaky gas stove. He by asking them to name the done using small tactics. didn't understand why there top five best and worst foods for "The pressure at the pump was a strange smell or why his them. While audience mem- can be particularly difficult for frozen dinner was still cold bers named what they thought drivers, but therearesome easy- after being in the oven for half are the worst foods, Roberts ways to cut down the amount an hour. gave students information on of fuel you're using without "Me being a cave boy, I lit a why the food was unhealthy cutting down on the time you match and singed every hair and what healthier options spend behind die wheel." said on my body," Roberts said. are available. Kevin McCormick. manager of ANIMAL ANTICS: A He didn't have the choice Soda was number one on global sales and service com- to quit cooking, despite the worst top five. Roberts munications of the Chrysler high-school wrestling his accident. demonstrated the amount of Group. champion enters the "Survival, otherwise I'd be sugar in a 20-ounce bottle of Simply slowing down, using starving to death — purely pop by spooning 12 heaping cruise control and carpooling ring with a 650-pound survival," he said. spoonfuls of sugar into a clear can bea start for improvement Roberts' mother worked and glass next to the bottle. As a in fuel economy, according to black bear at the annu- went to college full-time, and healthy alternative, he passed Al Smith of Chrysler- Dodge. al Cleveland Sport, he was left cook for himself in out bottles of Gatoradc Propel "To save gas. drivers should the evenings. to students. try to carpool and drive only Travel & Outdoor Pat Ooriman BGNews "I had nothing when I was A free buffet of healthy when they feel it is necessary BON APPETIT: Chef Kevin Roberts teaches students about nutrition growing up. I had to learn show; PAGE 9 and how to easily make cheap meals at home. COOK. PAGE 2 GAS. PAGE 2
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FOR ALL THE NEWS VISIT WVW.BGNEWS.COM 2 Wednesday. March 22.2006 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Cooking Proposed bill would healthy food Ecuador Indians protest on a budget free-trade deal with US. filter Ohio adoption COOK. FROM PAGE 1 New law could keep February, would ban any indi- By Gonzalo Solano traffic and commerce in the and parts of Ecuador's eastern vidual that is gay or lesbian from munchtes available lo audience THE ASSOCIATED PRESS southern highland Chimborazo jungle demanded that Palacio same-sex couples foster care and adoption. This members started otf the show. QUITO, Ecuador — The province. There, some 10,000 pull Ecuador's trade negotiators from adopting kids is among efforts in at least 16 which included items such as Fxuadorcan government people opposed to die Indian out of Washington and threat- states, including Georgia and yogurt graham crackers, fruits, declared a state of emergency in protests marched peacefully ened to oust him from office if By Jacqueline Rate Kentucky, to put into law that vegetables and more. Roberts four provinces yesterday to curb in die provincial capital city he signs a free-trade pact witii REPORTER children should be cared for also passed out samples of his nine days of Indian protests of Riobamba, 100 miles south the United States. There are not enough people by a mother and a father, or a creations as he made them dur- against a proposed free- trade of Quito, demanding the gov- The Indigenous movement's willing to adopt foster care chil- heterosexual single. ing the show. deal with the United States. ernment stop the political party, dren in Ohio — and the Buckeye There are currently 22,000 I lis show presents his motives Television images yesterday roadblocks, local "We must Pachakulik. has State is one of at least 16 in the children in foster care in Ohio, lor "back-door teaching." or the showed riot police trying to clear media reported. softened that nation where legislation is cur- of which about 2,800 are avail- desire to inform people about rocks, tree trunks and burn- Police said they find a way position slightly rendy being proposed to ban able for adoption. The Ohio being healthy, without stand- ing lia* from roadways north were determined to through this — party coordi- same-sex couples from adopting Department of lob and Family ing in front of a class lecturing. and south of Quito — in the prevent a threatened nator liumberto or becoming foster parents. Services is held responsible he said. bnbabura and Cotopaxi prov- "takeover" of die capi- difficult Talagua said State Representative Ronald for finding these children an "My mom's an inner city inces — and firing tear gas to tal by the left-lean- situation yesterday, "We Hood, R-91. believes only hetero- eligible parent. teacher and It's intrinsical- rc|>el do/ens of Indians, who ing Confederation don't want to sexual people should be eligible Honda bans all gays and lesbi- ly in me," he said is the rea- responded by hurling stones. of Indigenous we find overthrow any to adopt or become foster par- ans from adopting, but they can son he lias a traveling cook- No serious injuries or arrests Nationalities of ourselves in." government" ents, which is why he introduced still be foster parents. Mississippi ing show. "People have got to were immediately reported. Ixuador, the nation's But he warned and sponsored this bill in the bans adoption by gay couples, eat healthier." The state of emergency lifts largest Indian move- ALFREDO PALACIO, that Palacio was Ohio House. Hood said that chil- though gay singles can adopt. I he cooking show was spon- constitutional rights to public ment. As of last night, PRESIDENT setting himself dren raised by gay parents have Utah prohibits all unmarried sored by University Activities assembly and gives police and only 200 Indian pro- up for a fall from increased risk of physical and couples from adoption. Organization. Da'Vina P.llens, the military broad powers to testers had arrived power by insist- emotional problems, and might Currently in Ohio, diere is noth- member of IIAO, first saw him make arrests. in Quito, camped out in a ing on the free trade deal. "The question their own sexuality. ing on the adoption application at the National Association of President Alfredo Palacio city park. majority of the Ecuadorean peo- "Studies have shown that the that asks for someone's sexual Campus Activities. imposed the measure "to guar- Thestateofemergencyapplies ple are with us. We're going to optimal setting to raise children orientation, and applicants don't "He had high energy, talked antee the free flow of goods and to the provinces of Chimborazo, see that in the streets," Talagua is in a traditional setting with a have to be married to adopt. But about healthy eating and was persons |and| permit citizens Cotopaxi, Imbrabura and told Radio Centra mom and a dad," Hood said in an if a couple want to adopt jointly, really entertaining," Ellens said. the right to work." said Interior t '.mar. as well as the towns of The Indians contend that Associated Press article. He did they must be legally married. In Adam McCready, gradu- Minister Felipe Vfega. "We mast Tabacundo and Cavambe. Ecuadorean farmers and small- not respond to numerous calls Ohio homosexuals are unable ate adviser for UAO, said find a way through this difficult The blockades began March scale Indian producers would from The BG News for this story. to marry, which means only one Roberts creations go beyond situation we find ourselves in." 13 when several thousand not be able to compete with The bill, which was intro- microwave cuisine, Roadblocks were paralyzing Indians across the highlands cheap imports from the U.S. duced to the Ohio Ixjgislaturc in ADOPTION, PAGE 6 "It's based on interesting and healthy meals that's easy for college students to make," McCready said. The cookbook features single and multiple serving recipes and the basics of cooking, such McClatchy papers to Gas prices continue to rise as the proper way to prepare and cook food. GAS, FROM PAGE 1 they pay monthly now as "1 think it's ridiculous how Roberts also gave advice dur- be split up and sold opposed to what they paid in the prices have increased," said lenny Widman, senior. "I wait ing the show on food prepara- in Ohio is among the newspa- to drive," Smith said. the past. By Deborah Vao Using modest acceleration Some find that the costs until the last possible minute to tion, such as to wash all foods THE ASSOCIATED PRESS pers to be sold. first, even raw meats and fish, last week, McClatchy when possible, limiting extend- have risen by S200 a month, fill up my tank." I'HIIADITJ'HIA — The bloc ed warm up periods and dimin- Hefferman said. Widman ends up filling her and how to cut foods without of 12 newspapers being sold agreed to pay $4.5 billion in risking severed fingers. cash and stock to acquire ishing idling time will add to Tire pressure makes a big tank once a week because of by the McClatchy Co. as part increased fuel efficiency. difference in fuel economy as her 30 to 40 minute drive from His tips for healthier eating of its acquisition of Knight San lose, Calif.-based Knight included what sugar-free can Ridder, the parent of The Another important tip is to well. Tires under inflated can Fremont to Bowling Green every Ridder Inc. will likely be bro- check the condition of your reduce fuel economy as much as day for school. really mean. Roberts describes ken up and bought by several Philadelphia Inquirer and the this as a "loophole with the Philadelphia Daily News. vehicle regularly. I percent. "I have changed my driving buyers, McClatchy said yes- According to the car dealers Eliminating excess weight, habits a little bit, trying not to FDA," that ingredients such as terday The deal gives Sacramento, sucrose and fructose can be in Calif.-based McClatchy 32 in town, a noticeably out of tune reducing the use of accessory drive other than when I have Elaine ljntecum, a spokes- engine can reduce fuel economy components and making sure to," Widman said. "I traded in sugar-free items, but arc essen- woman for McClatchy, said newspapers. Of those. 12 will tially still sugary ingredients. be sold, including the two as much as 4 percent. the car is properly serviced my Blazer for a Cobalt, which there has been strong interest "Fuel conserving tips should when necessary are very impor- is a smaller car, in order to save Roberts has been fea- in the papers by several par- Philadelphia dailies and the tured in Men's Fitness maga- Times leader in Wilkes-Barre. all be common sense fordrivers." tant to the output of the vehicle, on gas." ties, although she declined to Hefferman said. "The two main according local car dealers. The Bowling Green Chrysler- zine, on ESPN's (old Pizza name them. The papers are being jet- and has cooked for the cast of tisoned because they're in things I can offer to consumers Smith suggests changing the Dodge dealer offers a range of "It's not likely to lie one is to not speed away from stops spark plugsand filters in order to products, several which include The Remit' Mac Show, which transaction," she said. "It's not slower growing markets. included Snoop Dogg. His Analysts have cited industry and keep your vehicle tuned increase fuel efficiency. fuel-saving technologies such likely to be 12 transactions. It's properly at all times." The accelerating prices of fuel as Multi-Displacement System. cookbook is available at the somewhere in between." leader Gannett Co. in McLean, University Bookstore Va., as a possible buyer. 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CASE WESTERN GETS $5.9 MILLION FOR LAB www.bgnews.com/campus CLEVELAND (AP)—A husband and wife have donated $5.9 million to their alma mater C^se Western Reserve University to create a laboratory to train students to become technology innovators. The gift by I-any and Sally Zlotnick Sears is the largest donation from an individual or couple to Case's engineering school. CAMPUS get a Student models raise relief funds BG NEWS CMU students kick off new business by supporting Katrina relief BRIEFING 1HI BG HEMS By Brian Pauline we decided to start the business," picked the Katrina relief fund HEPOHUR doltish said. Ixvause it was in die forefront of UT, BGSU team up life Danielle Couturier, a student at The calendar was die group's tlie public's mind 81 the time they to solve problems calendar of events Central Michigan University, first project, and Globish wants made the calendar 11 a.m.- 2p.m. posed in a swimsuit to raise mon- to stan a magazine in the future It was a matter of liming. BGSU'sCeiiterl'orKegion.il DM Promotional Shirt Sale ey' for the Katrina Relief Fund. According to (.lobish, the calen- Globish said Shamrock came Development and the Sponsored by Dance Marathon Couturier was one of twelve dar idea was horn in an attempt togeiher iilier die Katrina disaster University of Toledo's Urban Union Lobby women who posed for die "(Kris to appeal to college consumers and though! it would be a good Affairs Center will enter into of Central Michigan'1 swimsuit The project was funded entirely idea to donate a percci uagc of the a formal partnership todaj 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. calendar, which was put together by Shamrock, which paid for a proceeds to ihe Itelief Fund. They to help find solutions to chal- Public Health Recruitment by shamrock Media Productions. hair and makeup artist, a graph- also donated some proceeds lo a lenges facing the region. "When I first did it, ic designer and scholarship fiuid. MUO, along with Public and Allied I he Urban Affairs Center's Health Services, will be recruiting I thought it was a joke. "When I "'•'"'^f .. , According to Globish. the mission is to enhance the I liked it because the Cilnnish said it media response has Ixvu over- lor Master level programs ol the economic vitality and qual- proceeds were going fust did it was easy to find whelming) They have split the NW Ohio Consortium tor Public itv of life in metropolitan Ki :i charitable event. , , , . models. Thev n-sponsihiliiics Ix'tuccn mem- Health and the Master of Science ■Toledo, white BGSU's Center I thought it was cool" / though It ran an ad in the in Occupational Health. bers in dealing with the media. for Regional Development (iiuturier said. md Union Lobby "It's great. Even though it focuses on community and Shamrock is an was a •*joke.... postedmis"^i';"'" en flyers started out to be a negative ihing regional economic, social. independent busi- around campus. —the university frit it didn't serve 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / thought it cultural and environmental ness comprised ol Couturier had die students or die school well — Believe in BG Senior Gift resource development. fhurCcntr.il Michigan was cool." reservations but ivc've gotten nothing but positive Campaign Info Table \ "memorandum of col- students who donate was surprised feedback from oilier students," Sponsored by the Alumni Assoc. laboration" will be signed some of the pro- DANIELLE COUTURIER, by Shamrock's Globish said. Union Lobby today at 3 p.m. in 113 ceeds to the Katrina PRE-MED STUDENT professionalism. Couturier saw a lol of media South Hall Relief Fund. According to attention hersell in response to 11 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Participants will include The calendars cost Couturier she Recruitment for Ameriprise the calendar. Neil Iteid, interim dlrec S10 apiece. Shamrock has sold misled the guys to be tasteful; die "A lot of people were emailing Sponsored by the Career Center tor of Ill's Urban Affairs 4,000 calendars to dale. other models didn't haw an issue me. a radio station and MSNBt Union Lobby Anthony Ansara BGNrns Center; Michael C. Carroll, With it eidier. ... a lot of papers got ahold of die Shamrock was started in HELPING OUT: CMU students pose director of the Center for August, widi the intent to pro- Globish was surprised at the Information, Couturier said Noon - 4 p.m. for the "Girls of CM" calendar. Regional Development: duce college student-oriented number of girls who wanted ' While die town and the imi- Summer Job Fair Heinz. Bulraahn, vice pro- media. lefTCIobish, a public rela- to participate. \ersily had a problem widi die Gouturiei -.lii I Visit the 25th Annual Summer vost for research and dean tions major at CMU, started the "The response was pretty over- calendar, she had fun with the IKiSU jiinioi Mario Slaughtei lob Fair to find a summer job or of the Graduate College at business widi his friends as a way whelming: We got almost 80 girls whole process. She partici|xilcd in said he dunks mcxlcliiig is an indi- internship. More than 50 orga- BGSU, and Prank Calzonetti. to make money. who sent in submissions, and calendar signingsand plans lo put vidual choice, nizations are hiring students for vice provost for research and "\\Q all have a good mind lor from there we had to narrow it il on her resume "it's their decision, Its their own positions throughout Ohio and economic development at business and wanted to go into down." Globish said. "I lu'ik it as a big fun joke, p.uh dial thev choose lo go on." the University of Toledo. Michigan For more information business together! and dials whj AccordingtoGlobish.Shamrock some of the girls took il seriously" Slaughter said. contact: Peg Bucksky 372-9294, or www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/ career/students Union Ballroom
Noon - 4 p.m. Geojourney Recruitment Notre Dame professor again accused of plagiarism Sponsored by Geology Union Lobby In wake of dropped allegations, concerns over copying are raised once more Noon -1 p.m. By Karen Lantjley lohn lenkins, CNS president Culture magazine. a column by McBrien thai In an e-mail sent to The Brown Bag tuncheon Series . U WIRE Patrick I. Reilly asked lenkins University spokesman Dennis appeared In the Ian. a issue of (iiiMiu'i Monday, McBrien said "Paving the Way: Sorority Life and SOUTH BUND. Ind. — Only to pursue an investigation into Brown confirmed Monday The Tidings of the Archdiocese the (INS "lias a history of milk- Leadership Initiatives" In recogni- weeks after the theology depart- McBrien's 1997 book, "lives of that lenkins had received the of Los Angeles and an op-ed ing unsubstantiated allegations tion of Women's History Month ment dismissed the Cardinal the Popes" — a work lh.it Reilly CNS letter. piece by Eileen McN'amara that against me, Including the serious 108 Hanna Hall Newman Society's (CNSI com- said contains passages that para- "We take such allegations ran in the Dei. 11 issue ol the charge of heresy," and said only plaint of plagiarism against phrase or directly copv portions seriously but we won't con- Boston Globe. the hierarchical Magisterium 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Notre Dame theology professor of I.N'.D. Kelly's 1986 work. "The firm whether an Investigation According to an article in the ol the Church is authorized to Dance Marathon Skate father Richard McBrien, the Oxford Dictionary of Popes." is taking place," he said, not- Feb. 24 edition of the National make such a judgment Come support this great cause national conservative Catholic According to Reilly's letter, ing thai any such investigations Catholic Reporter, theolog) "To dale [the University] has and raise money for Children's organization again presented former professor father Marvin are confidential. department chairman lohn found this type of criticism of Miracle Network For the kids. For the University with an allegation O'Connell raised concerns The CNS raised its previ- Cavadini dismissed the accu- im work to be unsubstantiat- more information contact: of plagiarism leveled against regarding similarities between ous complaint of possible pla- sation because the similari- ed," McBrien said. "I continue 372-2264 McBrien's work. McBrien and Kelly's books in giarism by McBrien in a Ian. ties were both unintentional to have confidence in these University procedures. BGSU Ice Arena In a March 13 letter sent by fax 1998 in a review of "lives of the 19 letter to lenkins. The letter and unprecedented. to University President Father Popes" published in Books and focused on similarities between
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Charlie Mdaneon, Democratic Congressman from Louisiana (umcam) OPINION STAFF EDITORIAL Penny-pinching pays off eventually - the Internet is an invaluable The government is spending option of appealing for addi- students need to consider the All students may rent digital YOU DECIDE resource for this. less on funding lor higher edu- tional funding. cost of supplies when choosing cameras, digital video cameras Web sites such as Froogle and cation, and in turn, the cost of Have you had to take out loans If students are truly concerned a major. and lap tops from the Student hiilf.com all sell new and used college is increasing. If students to cover supply costs? Send an about rising costs, they should We at The BG News hope it Technology Center in the items at comparably low prices. aren't already, they need to start e-mail to [email protected] make every effort to educate hasn't come to the point where Saddlemire building for free. If it's your own money you are becoming savvy spenders. and tell us what you think, or themselves on ways to help cut students without financial aid Other places on campus also rent spending, or your name on the You've probably complained post feedback on our Web site. costs. For example, some stu- need to take out a loan simply equipment to students for free. loan, you should care about how about spending S400 on books dents might not know about a to pay for supplies. But we need Amazon revolutionized the during a semester, but this is second page in the financial aid to be prepared, because it looks way textbooks are sold, and much money you're spending nothing compared to the costs form where they can appeal for like we're headed in the direction many snidents are utilizing it as a on college. students with art and technology might spend this much on additional funds. where moir and more students resource for textbooks outside of Wc all dream of being rich majors incur. art supplies or technological The high cost of supplies for need loans to pay for supplies. the I Iniversity bookstore. some day but not everyone is On average University stu- equipment alone. art and technology majors may If you don't know where to If it's necessary to buy camera wise with money. Make saving dents pay SI ,140 for books and Regardless of major, students come as a shock for new stu- buy supplies cheap, then do equipment or pricey art supplies money a lifelong habit and you'll supplies, but some students with financial aid have the dents. In order to prevent this. some research! find out where to buy it cheaply be better for it In the long run.
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their actions arc drastically dif- 15 million Republican support- TREY 0NTHE STREET ferent. McCarthy sought to use ers across the nation. banned in Toledo CALIVA his position as a U.S. senator Support for the president What have you spent was wide reaching and might to tend to his own personal a lot of money on in Finally, animal activists in U-WmColuimiist views without any thought of help the Republicans gain Ohio can celebrate a vic- AMANDA Daily T rador the consequences. On the other some momentum in the com- college that you tory for the home team. HOOVER Texas Tech University hand. President Bush used his ing months as the mid-term A few weeks ago, the Ohio Last week, Sen. Russ domestic spying program to elections near, didn't expect? 6th District Court of Appeals Asst. Opinion Editor Feingold of Wisconsin protect this country from those I'm astonished at the amount stnick down the Toledo vicious brought a resolution who would seek to destroy it and of time our Congressional mem- dog ordinance, calling the law newspaper and a few months of to the floor of the United States its citizens. bers have on their hands. "arbitrary, unreasonable, and "swat the puppy on the nose," Senate asking for the censure Do you really think President Evidently the problems of discriminatory." This was a great problem solved. Unfortunately, of President George W. Bush. Bush's approval rating would education, health care, crime, step forward in the fight against negligence is far more common. Feingold cited the president's be hovering in the mid-30s if he pollution, declining fam- breed-specific legislation (BSD. Animals, especially dogs, need "illegal use of wiretapping" truly had access to his political ily values, the war on drugs, The case was brought to court to be welcomed as a part of the as the main reason for bringing opposition's communications? worldwide terrorism and a $9 by a pit bull owner who had one family. It's okay to keep them out- the resolution to the If Feingold really believes this trillion dollar national debt all of his dogs seized and destroyed side with proper shelter as long Senate floor. is the correct time to call for cen- have been solved, so Congress JOSEPH GORE under the ordinance. as they are properly cared for. To censure the president for sure, and that he has a chance of can frivolously spend their Only recently in America has Neglect cases are very com- something that helps maintain succeeding in his resolution, he lime slapping wrists around SOPHOMORE, the American pit bull terrier, or mon in the United States. the security of this country is must really be nuts. It's perplex- Washington. I'd suggest his ACCOUNTING pit bull for short, been targeted Common enough for the tele- absolutely ridiculous. In the end, ing that someone, let alone a constituents in Wisconsin send as a "vicious" breed. Previously vision station Animal Planet Feingold is merely Don Quixote senator, would drag this issue him a few Sudoku books and a 7 didn't expect to during the past two decades BSL to have three separate cities fighting his imaginary giants, up again. big block of cheese to help him spend so much targeted the Doberman Pinscher, of the show "Animal Cops." when in reality they're just Democrats are on the heels pass the time until this session on books." according to the 1 lumane Society Animalplanet.com states that windmills. of their biggest victory, which of Congress is over. of the United States. in Detroit, the members of the Censuring is a congressional was largely self-appointed in Besides the timing of his The HSUS's official opinion Michigan Humane Society procedure, which reprimands national security in quite a long actions, I still find it absurd the is posted on their Web site: "respond to more than 4,000 either the president of the time. The Democratic Party, as of lengths Democrats will go to "The HSUS opposes legislation animal cruelty incidents a year," United States or a member late, has been notoriously weak hinder our national security. The aimed at eradicating or strictly Now add to that the HSUS statis- of Congress. No loss of power on national security. domestic spying program was regulating dogs based solely on tic that only 10 to 20 dog bites a occurs when one is censured; it Not even a month ago, the used to intercept communica- their breed." year are fatal. is merely used as a political tool Democrats were condemning tions from those in this country Pit bulls have been unfairly Last but not least, we come to publicly condemn someone's the decision to allow Dubai Ports that contacted members or sus- singled out because of human to the common sense of deal- International to manage several SUB0MI ODUNSI actions. Only one president has pected members of al-Qaida. tendencies to use them in illegal ing with dogs so that you don't ports here in the states. Their Haven't talked to any terrorists been censured, Andrew lackson. SOPHOMORE, ECT dog fighting and as guard dogs get bitten. use of covert bigotry and casual lately? Then you have nothing and his censure was overturned for drug dealers. The Ohio court Number one: Never approach ignorance of American interests to worry- about. Republicans are once Democrats assumed con- "I wouldn't expect to recognized this as the fault of a dog you don't know without and international relations won against any repeat of the attacks trol of Congress. owners, not of the dogs. asking their owner if it's okay, and over the American public, and of Sept. 11. Do we have to step spend money on Sen. Joseph McCarthy was All too often, people associ- never approach a dog with no Democrats finally had a victory on a few toes to maintain our parking tickets." censured following his reckless ate all dogs in a breed with the owner around. attempts to identity and expose in a national security matter. security? I say, as does President popularized concept of that Number two: Never try to Rehashing the topic, however, Bush, that we should do what- Communists or Communist breed. While there arc certainly catch a dog or otherwise comer a sympathizers in America. While will do nothing more than help ever it takes to keep America some breed-specific traits, they dog. Even the friendliest dogs will on the surface, the McCarthyism mobilize a faltering Republican safe. The time has come for never apply to all, or even most bite when they're scared. of the 1950s and President base After Feingold presented Democrats to realize that as well. dogs. For example, while collies Number three: Tail wagging is Bush's use of the NSA to conduct his resolution, the Republican Sen. Feingold, you and your are usually quite intelligent, not good. Growling or hair standing domestic surveillance might National Committee subse- party have beat this horse too all of them can let you know if on end is bad. appear similar, the intent behind quently sent it out to more than many times. Enough is enough. Timmy's fallen down a well. Not Number four: Never try to all Siberian Huskies live in Alaska break up a dog fight. Even if it's and pull sleds, not all poodles are your own dog, you will get bit- JOSH BARTHOLOMEW high maintenance, and not all pit ten. Call for help or find a hose, bulls are mean. SOPHOMORE. CRIMINAL but never get between two It's time for the stigma of the fighting dogs. Unless they are JUSTICE pit bull to be lifted. Humans have Chihuahuas or any other ridicu- "Movies, that's about it." a nasty tendency to believe that lously rat-sized breed of dog. if they are bitten by a dog, it's the This should keep you from dog's fault. While this is some- any unprovoked dog bites. The times the case with children next step is to recognize that just and dogs who are wild, most of like people, dogs have their own the time it is the direct result of characteristics individual of the human incompetency. £!WE ONLY WANT. breed. Pit bulls can be good dogs > YEARNING TO .. Some dogs develop aggres- or bad dogs, it all depends on THE fltlBS. YKUUM THE MOUSt sion because their owner wants how they're raised. ntlLETSANO a "guard dog." The animal is Help keep the ban on breed- trained to bark and bite at any- specific legislation; fight against one who comes near, with the the Lucas County dog warden as exception of the owner. These he appeals his case to a higher animals are usually kept outside, court. A person who is hired to not walked and never socialized deal with dogs should not be NIKKIE MERTENS into the human environment. ignorant of something as simple FRESHMAN, MUSIC Dogs are domesticated ani- as treating each case individually, mals, yes, but this does not mean EDUCATION instead of trying to save time by they are always trained. All dogs seizing and killing hundreds of "I spend too much need training by their owners to pit bulls every year. money on musical teach them not to bite or jump. This training is very simple; instruments for CMA. Send comments to Amanda at it usually involves a rolled up >\[email protected]
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There ship (it the adopted child. your ability to take care of kids. sexual and physical abuse come is no scientific evidence that it SPEAKERS, FROM PAGE 1 "Straight white Uiesa liobinson. of VVhal makes good |>arenls are from heterosexual parents." negatively affects the children." Cincinnati, who with partner people who want to be good State Senator Robert I lagan In 2004, Ohio, along with 10 middle-class white women. people need to step Kelly RobblSOn raises three parents — nothing else." agrees with Robinson that there other states, approved a consti- She singled out and criticized out of their comfort daughters and two foster chil- Robinson Mid there are more are more important issues to tutional amendment banning the Organization for Women's dren, said she feels under attack important issues that politicians deal with in Ohio than same- same-sex marriages. Issues' decision to only let zone to experience b) the proposed bill. need to spend their time on, sex adoption. If the bill fails to become law women living as women par- what it's like to be a "All citizens in < )hio should be such as child abuse. "I Ix'lieve that a union between through the Ohio legislature, ticipate in this year's upcoming treated equally. Same-sex rela- "Politicians need to stop the two people in love should be which I lagan predicts, the issue Take Back the Night march. minority." tionships should not he singled insanity of people who are hurl- allowed; we have bigger prob- might be taken to Ohio voters on This means that men who I0ELLE RUBY RYAN, PRESIDENT OF out because of a homophobic ing their kids, and not spend lems to deal with," 1 lagan said. "I the next ballot. identify as women and men in TRANSCENDENCE general will no longer be able to participate in the march at the feminists Andre Lorde and bell University, despite the fact that hooks; political pundit Anne they were allowed to participate Coulter; and Brazilian author in the past. Paulo Freire. Renting helps save students money "In order to make the plat- Rouse, a senior who has form of feminism truly relevant worked with Vision and the COSTS, FROM PAGE 1 fulfilling many of the expensive on something I do not want or dents are fined for any damaged and timeless, we need to make Latino Student Union in addition equipment demands placed on need," McManamon said. or missing parts. feminism acceptable, inclusive, to the NAACR agreed that inter students without them paying a Carson knew the equipment Aside from the possible condi- and truly democratic," she said. cultural cooperation would go a increase to a student's financial cent out of pocket. service existed, but worried the tion of the equipment available She went on to say that she long way toward accomplishing aid package is appropriate and Emulated by other Ohio equipment would be in poor for her to borrow. Carson said found the "policy to be exclusive many of the various organiza- possible within the University's colleges, the center provides condition and only add to her she believed the benefits of hav- and insensitive," and that many tions' goals. Participation from budget. students with camera, video, heightened level of stress. ing her own camera outweighed men, as well as others who will white Students, she said, would Usually we can accommo- sound and light kits worth up "I was wanted by friends and the financial toll. not be able to march alongside also help many to gain a new cul- date them," Bedford said. to $1,200 at no charge. Students professors that the equipment "I will leant how to do every- women in the event, want to tural perspective while confront- Bedford said situations like are required to return the kits you rent there has a lot of wear thing more quickly if I have my support ending violence against ing racism they might not have CarsonS are not unique. 1 le (0 the center in the Satldlemire and tear," Carson said. own camera to mess around women. previously recognized. typically sees 15 to 20 of the two- Building after three days, though Carson recalled an incident with," Carson said. "It will be But Urn — who taught one Ryan also encouraged while page forms each year. they are free to check the equip- in a previous class where an around whenever I need it, if I of the first ethnic studies classes students to attend these meetings. "I see some very reasonable ment out again if it hasn't instructor l>orrovved a sound can ever find one." at the University in the 1970s "America likes its ixitple how it requests, and some that are not been reserved. kit from the center only to find The day after her fruitless trip — gave women credit for being likes its teeth: straight and white,'' at all realistic,'' Bedford said. left McManamon said he pieces missing. Hie professor's to Toledo, (arson found the the primary protesters of the site said to a roomful of laugh- Ibr students whose legitimate found himself making weekly frustration with the incomplete help she needed from a more University's decision not to offer ter. "Straight white people need needs exceed the capability of trips to the center this semester kit left an impression on Carson. familiar source. abortion coverage in its basic to step out of their comfort zones the financial aid office, or those to rent a still camera kit for bis "I can not turn in something "I called my mom to let her mandatory health care plan. to experience what it's like to be with looming due dates like photography class. late because the microphone I know 1 had no luck in Toledo, "Why are the women the only a minority." Canon, the student Technology The sports management rented did not have a cord, we and she told me not to worry ones fighting against this plan?" Iahmahkera's sense of humor Center offers another way to major had no long-term interest are taught to be prepared for alx>ut it, she was already on her he asked. "Where are the men?" also amustxl the audience, which keep the cost of course equip- in photography, so he preferred tiiat," Carson said. way," Carson said. Through the lyrics of sever- nearly tilled the room to capacity. ment from skyrocketing. the frequent trips across campus Fleschman defended the Driving 160 miles from North al musical artists, such as Boh "I can't tell you how many Kim ITeschman. director of to the cost of investing in his integrity of the center's kits, say- Canton to BowlingGreen, Shelley Marley and Peter Tosh, lam times someone watches 'Dances the Student Technology Center, own equipment. ing the equipment is checked Carson delivered a brand-new also spoke of the need for stu- with Wolves' and thinks they said the center is capable of "I can not afford to drop S200 each time it is returned, and snt- camera to her daughter with 16 dents to be active in organiza- know everything about Indian hours remaining to complete tions that might not directly deal culture," he said. "I'm just wait- the assignment. with their own background, race, ing for 'Waltzes with Whites' and Acknowledging not all par- or heritage. The Caucasian in the Cupboard' ents can afford to offer the "We just do our own program to come ouL" same assistance, the student's and go home," he said. "What But Tahmahkera, a mem- mother felt obligated to do so. we're doing is working inside the ber of the Comanche Nation of "I've always said her only box. and we haven't changed Oklahoma, treated the issue of job in college is being a stu- anything. You have to work out- intercultural unity with serious- dent," Shelley (arson said. side the box to affect change." ness, especially the need to recog- "It's worth me investing in the In addition to Lam's reg- nize differences between cultures equipment if it helps her do gae references, all four speak- while they work together. the best job she can." ers cited a slew of pop culture In his speech, Iain echoed figures, including the musical Iahmahkera's sentiments, speak- group Peter, Paul and Mary; ing passionately from behind a dark-blue podium, beseeching those present to unify on-campus human rights groups. Eteonstogj Urn "R>r Christ's sake, join an orga- nization," he said. "Try to affect ,he change, hut do not fight alone. You Graduate don't have to fight in isolation, and you shouldn't have to. This is the You deserve an UPGRADE! thinking m would like to intro- duce you to." Studio apartments available! 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March 22,2006 7 IRANIAN LEADER SUPPORTS TALKS ON IRAQ www.bgnews.com/world TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said yesterday that he approves of proposed talks between U.S. and Iranian officials on Iraq, but warned the United States must not try to "bully" Iran. It was the first confirmation that Khamenei supports the talks. WORLD Palestinian bombers seized in high-speed chase Results of the intercepted attack could have negatively influenced upcoming March 28 election in Israel By Josef Federman The van was slopped al a road- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS rity concerns. Militants have block near Ulrun, located h.ill- attacked Kami in the past. JERUSALEM — Police seized way between lemsalem and lei Israel has < losed the Kami Palestinians with explosives who Aviv. Police removed die bomb crossing for most of the p.isi were on their way to carry out a from the car, setting off a panic two anil a half months, wain hombing yesterday, officials said, among nearby motorists Ing of more attacks. I he dosun capping a high-speed chase that "People started to run awaj has caused a shortage III t i brouglit large parts of the coun- from the cars," Danino said. bread, dairy supplies and olhei try to a standstill just days before "Police were shouting into mega essential goods. national elections. phones, live bomb, live bomb,' Hie Palestinians hoped An attack could have deep and people were running in bring into Ga/a 100 trucks ol foot repercussions for the election. every direction." and medicine yesterday, about 20 The centrist Kadima Party, which lemsalem police spokesman ot them carrying whe.it. said the holds a wide lead in opinion shmuel Ben-Ruby said the assail- director ol the Palestinian bordet polls, has been accused by its ants were carrying 11 pounds of authority, Salim Mm Safiah. hawkish rivals of being too soft explosives and intended to planl "I hope thai the Israelis will on the Palestinians. a Iximb in central Israel. He said stick to theii promises and Past elections have been affect- 10 people were arrested will open Kami totally in the ed by violence. There was no imniedialeclaim coming days," Vbu Safiah said Reflecting the jitters, Israel has of responsibility, hut security "Gaza is suffering with the banned Palestinians from enter- forces have been on high alert shortage ol foodstuffs." ing the country until after the ahead of the election, especial- Under an agreement brokered March 28 election and greatly ly since Israeli forces assaulted bj Se< retary orStateCondoleezza restricted movement through a West Hank jail last week and nice iii November, Israel and tin the Gaza Strip's main cargo tmilio Morenattl AP Photo arrested six wanted Palestinians Palestiniansagreedtoboost cargo crossing. With the closure caus- ELECTION ANTICIPATION Labor party leader Amir Peretz looks at a wall covered with electoral posters for Amid concerns of violence, traffic through Kami, the at cord ing shortages of bread and other his party during an election campaign in Jerusalem. Israel will hold a general election next Tuesday. Israel reoj)encd the Kami cross- was meant to give momentum to essential items in Gaza, Israel ing, the main gateway for Gaza's peace efforts aftei Israel's sum- allowed the crossing to tempo- roadblocks in lemsalem. then traffic for miles. With sinus wail- a helicopter swoop down and imports and exports, for a sec- mer piiliuut lupin Gaza. Bui the rarily reopen yesterday. moved the alert to central Israel ing, police chased the suspected anti-terror forces speed by," ond straight day in an attempt deal was never implemented Security officials declared a high after dcterminingagroupof assail- van for several milis, as a helicop- Yonatan Danino, a witness, told to alleviate a food shortage in The United States, concerned alert at midmoming yesterday, ants had fled the city in a van. ter fnlkiwed overtieatl. Israel Radio. "Suddenh WC BOW the area. about the humanitarian -HIM warning that an attacker had infil- Police erected roadblocks on "We were traveling along the a car with security forces sur- The crossing was opened on tion in Gaza, has been pressing trated the country. Police beefed the two major highways linking highway, on a beautiful spring rounding ii. They even came Monday, but closed alter about the sides to work oul an agree up forces and erected makeshift lemsalem and Tel Aviv, snarling day ... and suddenly we saw out of the bushes" 30 minutes due to Israeli secu- menton Kami's opening. Prisoners freed by gunmen North Korea boasts ability to Inmates were set free large force that is capable of mon criminals. during attack on the operating in the region virtually In an Internet posting last launch nuclear attack on U.S. at will — even though U.S. and night, the military wing of the By Jae soon Chang ter possible U.S. pre-emptive military exercises scheduled Muqdadiya lockup Iraqi military officials said last Mujaheddin Shura Council, a THE ASSOCIATED PBISS strike," the spokesman said, for this weekend. year that the area was no longer militant Sunni Muslim insurgent SEOUL, Sooth Korea — North according totheKoreanCentral I he spokesman also said By Sinan Salaheddtn an insurgent stronghold. group, purportedly claimed it 'HE ASSOCIATED PRESS Korea suggested yesterday it had News Agency. "Pre-emptive it WOUld be .1 "wise" step foi The insurgency's strength, spi- carried out the operation. The the ability to launch a pre-emp- strike is not the monopoly of the United States to cooperate BAGHDAD—About lOOmasked raling sectarian violence and the posting said the group killed "40 tive attack on the United Slates, the United States." on uuclc.li issues with North gunmen stormed a prison near stalemate over forming a govern- policemen, liberated 33 prisoners according to the North's official Pentagon spokesman Bryan Korea in the same way it dues the Iranian border yesterday, ment in Iraq have led politicians and captured weapons." news agency. Whitman declined 10 comment with India. cutting phone wires, freeing all and foreign policy experts to say The claim was posted on die A Foreign Ministry spokes- on the reports. Earlier this month, President the inmates and leaving behind Iraq is on the brink or perhaps in Iraqi News Web site. Neidier the man said the North had built Last week, the communist Bush signed an accord in India a scene of devastation and car- the midst of civil war. higher casualty toll among police- atomic weapons to counter tlie country warned that it had thai would open some of its nage — 20 dead policemen, In all, 33 prisoners were freed, men nor the captured weapons U.S. nuclear threat. the right to launch a pre-emp- atomic reactors to interna- bumed-out cars and a smol- including 18 insurgents who were could be independently verified. "As we declared, our strong tive strike, saying it would tional inspections in exchange dering jail house. detained Sunday during raids The cutting of the telephone revolutionary might put in strengthen its war fooling for U.S. nuclear know-how and At least 10 attackers were by security forces in the near- lines made it impossible for jailers place all measures to coun- before joint South Korea-US. atomic fuel. killed in the dawn assault on by villages of Sansal and Arab, or security men — who appar- the Muqdadiyah lockup on police said. It was the capture of ently did not haw cell phones the eastern fringe of the Sunni those insurgents dial apparently — to call odier police for backup. Triangle, police said. The raid prompted yesterday's attack. The Residents of the town informed showed that the mostly Sunni other 15 inmates were a mix of authorities of the situation after militants can still assemble a suspected insurgents and com- hearing the firing. Pn.STOP JIRESERVICE. IBuuuumtq. 8 Wednesday. March 22.2006 WWW.BGNEWS.COM SEX CHARGES DROPPED AGAINST TEACHER www.bgnews.com/nation TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors in one Florida county decided yesterday to drop charges against a former Tampa teacher accused of having sex with a 14-year- old middle school student. The decision, announced hours after a judge rejected a plea deal for Debra Lafave, means the victim won't have to testify. NATION Defying critics, Bush says troops will stay in Iraq By Terrence Hunt lence that has left more than 1 ,tXX) Asked if there would come line figure of about 138,000 to IHf »ssoci«'i: PRESS Iraqis dead since the bombing last a day when Uiere would be no about 131,000 by the end ofMarch. WASHINGTON -President Bush month of a Shiite Muslim shrine. more U.S. forces in Iraq, Bush The total currently is 133,000. In said yesterday that American "This is a moment the Iraqis said, "'Plat, of course, is an objec- late February the Pentagon told forces will remain in Iraq for had a chance to fall apart and tive. And that will be decided by Congress that "it will be possible years and it will be up to a future they didn't." Hush said, credit- future presidents and future gov- to consider" additional reductions president to decide when to bring ing religious anil political leaders ernments of Iraq." as the political process moves for- them all home. with restraint. Pressed on whedier that meant ward and as Iraqi security forces But defying critics and plunging I he president spoke for nearly a complete withdrawal would not gain experience. No timetable has polls, he declared, "I'm optimistic an hour at a White Mouse news happen during his presidency. been set for deciding on addition- we'll succeed. If not. I'd pull our conference, part of a new offen- Bush said. "I can only tell you that I al cuts. troops out." sive to ease Americans' unhap- will make decisions on force levels More than 2,300 American The president rejected calls piness with the war and fellow based upon what die command- troops have died in Iraq. At home, for the resignation of Defense Republicans' anxiety about ers on the ground say." nearly fourof five people—includ- Secretary Ronald Rumsfeld, fall elections, lie faced skepti- White House officials worried ing 70 percent of Republicans chief architect of the wars in Iraq cal questions about Iraq dur- Bush's remarks would be read as — believe civil war will break out and Afghanistan. ing an appearance Monday in saying there would not be signifi- in Iraq, according to a recent AP- "Listen, every war plan looks Cleveland, and plans another cant troop reductions during his Ipsos poll. good on paper until you meet the address soon on Iraq. presidency. They pointed to com- "I am confident. I believe, I'm enemy,'' Bush said, acknowledg- Public support for the war and Ron Edmonds APPttOtD ments Sunday by Gen. George W optimistic we'll succeed," the ing mistakes as tbe United States for Bush himself has fallen in ADDRESSING THE NATION: During a news conference yesterday, Casey, commander of U.S. forces president said. "If not, I'd pull our was forced to switch tactics and recent months, jeopardizing the President Bush said there will be 'more tough fighting ahead' in Iraq. in Iraq, who said he expected a troops out. If 1 didn't believe we change a reconstniction strategy political capital he claimed from substantial tnxip reduction "cer- had a plan for victory I wouldn't dial offered targets for insurgents Ilis 2(MW re-election victory. s|x>ken approach even if they dis- a sense of uncertainty in the tainly over the course of 2006 and leave our people in harm's way." He also rejected assertions by "I'd say I'm spending dial capi- agree with his decisions. country." into 2007." Bush said U.S. forces were Iraq's fonner interim prime min- tal on the war," Bush said. "I understand war creates Bush has adamantly refused to The Pentagon announced last essential for the stability of Iraq ister that the country had (alien The White I louse believes that concerns," the president said. set a deadliix; for the withdrawal December tliat U.S. force levels and restraining al-Qaida in the into civil war amid sectarian vio- ixiiple appreciate Bush's plain- "Nobody likes war. It creates of U.S. forces from Iraq. would be reduced from die base- Middle last. New Orleans prepared for hurricane season Abuser convicted City boasts improved "If a Category 5 hits us, prob- is using better materials and the trailers are not very secure in ably the city will be gone and the designs on the levees. high wind, they may need to be Dog handler at Abu evacuation plans, levees will still be standing. Hie He also said that evacuating evacuated faster than the rest of defense against floods work they're doing is just incred- the city in the event of another the city. Ghraib found guilty ible," Nagin said ol the U.S. Army hurricane should be "They could turn of five of 13 charges By Michelle Roberts Corps of Engineers. smoother. He said he into little missiles," l-i ASSOCIAIE D PRESS The Corps, which designed would be in closer con- Nagin said. By David Dishneau NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans and built the city's levees, has tact with forecasters at He predicted resi- THE ASSOCIAItD PRESS is better prepared for the upcom- been heavily criticized by resi- the National Hurricane dents would be more PORT MEADE, Md. — An Army ing hurricane season because of dents who note the city survived Center so he'll know likely to comply with dog handler at Abu Ghraib stronger flixxl walls and better the worst of the Aug. 29 storm, quickly whether a man- evacuation orders was convicted yesterday of evacuation planssinceHurricane but then was swamped when datory evacuation will be now. In the future, tormenting prisoners with his Katrina, Mayor Ray Nagin said in flood walls broke — inundating needed. The one ordered he said, they will he snarling animal and compet- an interview yesterday. 80 percent of the city with brack- two days before Katrina RAY NAGIN bused away from ing with a comrade to make The Washington Post AP Photo "We should be able lo sus- ish water. Many have expressed hit was the city's first. MAYOR the city rather than the Iraqis soil diemselves. FRIGHTENING: A U.S. soldier, tain another Katrina," the fear about the condition of the Nagin said he is con- to shelters like the Sgt. Michael ). Smith. 24, holds a dog in front an Iraqi mayor said. levees as lune 1 marks the start cerned about the large Superdome, where of Fort Laudcrdale, Fla., was of hurricane season approaches. detainee at Abu Ghraib prison on number of travel trailers in residents were stranded in hot, found guilty at a court-mar- the outskirts of Baghdad. Nagin told The Associated which people are living while dank conditions for days after tial of six of the 13 counts. 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SWE Highrugn scnooierschooler takestaKes on 650-poundODU-pouna bearDear iiin match State wrestling champ, enters the ring in Cleveland with Ceaser Jr., a black bear, despite the outrage of PETA By MRM.R KropkoKropho PETA is demanding that the *?^L." ll^Wfl A . M^flBifl H DoL)o you even realize how much they could do a whole lot of dam- IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS THE «ssoci«ito mss ,,U.S. s Department of Agriculture ^5 *3S$9*'±7SMi work, timerime and loveIon we put into age to people But if they are hav- CU-VELAND(AP)—LancePalmer.CLEVELAND(AP| LancePalmer, revoke Mazzola's license to exhibit ■S^S^n'.ntflnfl C.. that? It's like nobodynobodv stopsstoos to ing fun, like Ceaser was, then they a 140-pound high school wrestler exotic animals. For a small fee. realize that." will play with you all day. and four-time state champ taps Mazzola allows people to wrestle Randy Coleman, a "To them it's just fun, because into his substantial skills whenever the bear or have a picture taken USDA inspector, attended they are not using all of their he takes on Ceaser |r. inside a cage with his other bears ***«i Saturdays wrestling match but strength," he said. "Maybe I might Skill comes in handy when or a tiger. JU declined comment. use all of my strength to pin him, your opponent is a 650-pound "Sam Mazzola continues to Qoul Palmer, 19, a senior at St. but he's just playing around." black bear. federal regulations and expose Edward High School in the Palmer said he's had a few Palmer recently wrestled Ceaser tile public to very real danger." ('.leveland suburb of lakewood, scratches and bniises wrestling at the annual Cleveland Sport, said Debbie Leahy, PETA direc- has been wrestling bears bears, but no serious injuries, Travel & Outdoor Show, pinning tor. "Bear wrestling is as ludicrous since he was four years old. lie views it as another training the animal on its back. as it sounds, and it's liigh time I lis rather is an animal trainer method, even if there's potential Although he says he never hurts that it was relegated to the dustbin tor Mazzola. for danger. the bear, Palmer and the bear's of history." Palmer, who gets paid by Ceaser doesn't wear a muzzle owner have been criticized by PETA said bear wrestling is Andrea Yanak APPnoio Mazzola, said animal rights during the wrestling matches animal rights groups. banned in 20 states, but not GOOD CLEAN FIGHT?: Lance Palmer, four-time Ohio wrestling champ, takes activists are misguided. with Palmer. Norfolk. Va.-based People for in Ohio. on Ceaser Jr. during an exhibition wrestling match in Cleveland, Saturday. "Bears are probably-eight "It helps the bear out to not the Ethical Treatment of Animals Mazzola said bear wrestling has limes stronger than people." have to keep his mouth closed the has sought to make owner Sam been pan of his business, Vvbrid stopping now. Most of his shows out into the public and do what said Palmer, who is headed to Whole time," Palmer said. "It's kind Mazzola a focal point of its nation- Animal Studios Inc., for on 20 are at county fairs in Ohio. we do is not easy." Mazzola said. die Ohio State University as a col- of unfair to die bear to keep him al efforts to ban bear wrestling. years and he has no intention of "To be able to bring an animal "I mean we're talking about a bear! legiate wTestler. "If they wanted to, muzzled. We want it to Ix- fun." Noe coins on sale at auction Extra chance to answer hidden Collection centered Among the 3,400 items for salt- coins he received from the slate test question could go uncounted arc coins from the 19th and 20th insurance fund for injured work- around state scandal centuries and several $10,000 ers. He has pleaded not guilty, By luke Can Smyth by a blank page — causing Itidoul said. The department up to highest bidder bills, which are no longer made and a trial is scheduled to begin IHC ASSOCIAUO PRESS many students to think they does not yet know how main by die U.S. Mini. in August. COLUMBUS (AP) — Many were done with the test. students' tests might have COLUMBUS (AP) — Hundreds Coin dealers will have until OhioAuditorlk'tty Montgomery students who were offered a About 90 calls over the been compromised. of coins bought with state March 29 to submit bids for the said last month that the state is second chance to answer a question have rolled into the Throwing out the students' money by a coin dealer at entire lot that is being stored at a owed $13.5 million from Ohio's hard-to-find writing question department from school dis- tests could affect not only the center of a state govern- secret location in Columbus. investment in rare coins dial on Ohio's graduation test will trict officials, teachers and their individual scores, but the ment scandal went up for I In' coins and oilier items Noe allegedly tunneled into his find their answers disquali- parents since testing began performance rankings of their auction yesterday. were liquidated last May after own businesses. fied on orders of the stale. March 13, agency spokes- schools and districts. Most of The coins were seized investigators began looking About SIT million in coins are Officials at the Ohio woman Tammy Ridout the students are sophomores by authorities as part of an into whether Noe illegally took expected to be sold this sum- Department of Education arc said yesterday. and juniors who will have sev- investigation into whether money from the coin funds. mer, said Bill Brandt, president o! stopping short of recommend- ' School officials who gave eral more chances to take and Republican donor Tom Noe Noe was later charged with Development Specialists, Inc., tile ing that the offending tests be the test allowed students to pass the test, she said. stole money from the state stealing at least SI million from Chicago-based company oversee- entirely scrapped because finish die question after they The high schoolers may coin fund. a $50 million investment in rare ing the liquidation of the funds they don't view the problem as realized they'd missed it. be lucky compared lo some a security issue. 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I eiekl averaged " 1 points IXT www.bgnews.com/sports name and 3.4 rebounds per game for llii' I .ikons this year. BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY GYMNASTICS Browns Guyer is a well-rounded success make Gymnast earns prestigious nomination with perfect 4.0 grade average major By Colin Wilson all-around. She also was the state sr r>0R r E H champion Oil the bars, beam and moves lessica (iuyer is one of the most all-around in 2001 at Level 10. decorated athletes in the his- Guyer then came to the tory of Falcon gymnastics. She University and would leave a MATT has won many awards and very good legacy. A scholar-ath- RIDDLE has many high marks in the lete (Iuyer was named to die school's record books. It may Academic All-Amcrican Team in Sports Columnist have seemed that she had done 2003 and 2005. In 20O!"> she was everything possible to leave her named to the All-MAC Academic It's hard to imagine, but it's true. mark at the University. Team and ESPN the Magazine The (Teveland Browns will be the That was not the case. It was Academic All-District Team. most improved team in the 2006- announced yesterday that (iuyer In 2003 (iuyer was named the 2007 NFL season. was nominated lor the Walter falcon Preshman of the year and The Browns have been Byers Itostgraduatc Scholarship, voted falcon Gymnastics MVP in acclaimed nationally in the (iuyer. a biology major, has 2005. For the falcons she holds [last weeks for all the off-season earned a 4.0 (II'A and is a co-cap- a tie for second place .ill time on moves mat diey have made. tain and a big contributor to the the floor exercise with a 9.95 that The Browns have signed eight Falcons. The nomination was just she achieved in 2003 and in 2005. significant free agents and re- as much of a surprise to (Iuyer as On the vault Guyer ties for the signed our own top three free anyone else. University's fifth all-time score agents. Three impact players "I found out and I started jump- with 9.825 which she also earned that hardly played last season are coming off injury, and the ing up and down right away," said In both 2003 and 2005. (iuyer smiling "I called my par- Guyer was also part of the Browns haw nine draft picks in ents, everybody was crying it's a school-record 196.100 total score the upcoming draft. big deal." that the team achieved against Ihe two main reasons that the The Byers Scholarship was Southeast Missouri State in 2005 Browns were able to make such a introduced in 19HH. It is given in which she achieved her highest splash in free agency is because to student-athletes who com- score on floor and vault. they have been attracting talent bine their academic success When asked if die scholarship with local ties and die reputation with superior character and was her greatest feat of all, "The of head coach Romeo Crennel. leadership and demonstrate biggest accomplishment we've First off, the Browns have that their athletic participation had as a team is the school record spent a remarkable SlOOmillion in signing free agents .The best has been a positive influence that we broke last year," (iuyer free agent signing the Browns on their personal and intellec- said. Thai was the bust meet I've tual development. ever had here, but just to be in have acquired thus far is Pro- "Gymnastics has been part of die top diree |for the scholarship! Bowl guard/center LeCharles my whole life, to be able to take is one of the biggest accomplish- Bentley. Bendey will replace my athletics and my academics ments I've ever had in my life." Faine at center and become the and use them together, it's my all- Medical school is die next step leader of the offense. around life so it's just exciting," for Guyer, she has applied around A Super Bowl champion and leader of the New England Guyer said. Ohio and has interviewed at Wright A Columbus native and a State University and liked what she Defense. Willie McGinest signed with the Browns to play outside prrxluct of Buckeye Gymnastics, saw. She has not made a decision (Iuyer has achieved many things yet as to where she will attend. linebacker in die 3-4. McGinest in her career. Before wooing Guyer will interview in April for the will immediately make an Neal Cropper BGNms everyone at die University, she scholarship wilh two odier nomi- impact and help out the Browns' pass rush. CROWD PLEASER: Jessica Guyer competes in the floor exercise, earning a season high 9.850. Guyer. a placed first on the bars at die nees in Boston to decide who will Also, the Browns have lacked biology major, was nominated for the Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship. 2000 Nationals and second in the receive die top honor. a possession receiver since the departure of Kevin Johnson, but they found their guy in hometown boy Joe Jurevicius. CLUB LACROSSE Jurevicius should start the sea- son as the number-one receiver Area golfers ready for sun until Braylon Edwards returns from surgery. By Chris Voloschuk The left tackle position also saw Parity reigns on IEP0IIEI an upgrade with Kevin Shaffer. The first ouring of the season Shaffer has a longer wingspan is imponant to any golfer, for a and is more athletic than previ- variety of reasons. ous tackle LI. Shdton. the lacrosse field The Browns have had the V-oi Gary Long, Manager of UT.BG and Kent State win the game. the Kiverby Hills (kilf Club in worst running defense in the "UT just beat us lo the ball Bowling Green, the reasons are league since 1999 and the signing all claim one victory and showed they really did very much weather related. of mammoth defensive tackle in Sunday's matches want it more," Yodzis said. "It's just being outside and Ted Washington should plug the She said that Ihe leam. her- having a break in the weath- middle and help the run defense. By Heather Riedel self included, were tired from er, and also seeing the end of Former Kent State guard Bob HIPORTIR playing KSU earlier in the day. winter," long said. Hallen was signed as insurance Adricnne Borgstahl was sur- Borgstahl agreed that the For Scott Choura, general just in case Faine is traded or' prised by the outcome of team tired out toward the end manager of the Stone Ridge Joe Andruzzi or Cosey Coleman Sundays club lacrosse games, of the game but said she thinks Golf Club, a semi-private golf goes down with injury again B(isi) won againsi Kern State the leam did not play up to course also located in Bowling this season. Uhhanft) (6-5). Ihe Universit) their potential. (ireen, the reasons are more Dave Zastudil is going to be of Toledo won against B( iSl J "We had plenty of shots people related a special teams stud next year (10-61. And KSU on goal in both "My favorite pan is seeing for ihe Browns and was argu- took the win against "We had games but just not all the faces you only see in ably the top punier in ihe free IJT (7-6). a lot of good ones," golf season," Choura said. agent market. Both the KSU vs. plenty of Borgstahl said. "Some people go to Florida for Tlie Browns have just recent- BGSU and the KSU shots in both She added that the winter or take up bowli ng. ly signed tight end and spe- vs. IJT games went games but the team was miss- and you only get to sec them cial teams standout Darnell Into overtime. ing the strongest during golf season." Dinkins, who played last sea- "In the past just not a shooter, Kristina March is the major month son with the Ravens. Other free six years that I Savage, due to ill- for most golf courses in which agents the Browns still might have been play- lot of good ness, and plans on paying customers start com- Be Nun File Photo try to sign are WR Tim Carter ing lacrosse. I have ones." practicing shoot- ing out to play. The winter TEE TIME: Jessica McCann, a BGSU golfer, putts last season. The Falcon and IB \ Ian \\ ilhel in. never had to play snow is hopefully melted The Brownsalso have re-signed ADRIENNE ing skills for their golfers, as well as many others, look forward to hitting the links. overtime," said away by this time, and tem- theirtop three free agents: Reuben BORGSTAHl next game. Borgstahl, a mem- Borgstahl gave a peratures start to become months, it's much of the same. Labor Day," Choura said. Droughns, Orpheus Roye and ber of BG's club lot of credit to their more tolerable for being out- "Some of the members "Then you have our shoulder my favorite player on the defense, lacrosse team. "It was kind of defense, especially Shannon side. Unfortunately for the have come out and played," season, which is 45 days before leigh Hodden. Droughns was hin but stivssliil." Hurke and Michelle Valoris. courses, the start of the 2006 Choura said. "But we still Memorial Day and 45 days after the pivotal signing because of She added that the win all They really held our defense season has been a chilly one. get a lot of traffic with our I .linn Day. These are more his running power and veteran depends on which team could together," Borgstahl said. The cold weather hasn't dining services." weather dependent." leadership in the backfield. He tcore Dm in die Bve minutes The team will progress been doing any favors as far as While March can be a tough But wit h the first day of spri ng was the Browns first 1.000 rusher of overtime. Borgstahl sound and play better as a whole bringing people out to hit the month to get out and golf, there come and gone, and the wintery in almost two decades. Orpheus the winning shot in overtime as the season continues, links. According to Long, who is definitely a peak season for weather hopefully drawing to a Roye is the captain of our defense against KM I Borgstahl said. has l>een managing at Riverby the outdoor activity. 'lose in the very near future, and should combine with With IJT being the big rival, Yod/is agrees that they are Mills for two and a half years, According to Long, July is the excitement to get out on the Washington and Ahin McKinley the falcons said they matched feeling more like a team and some people have come out. month when the most people course for the first time in 2006 as a strong core on the D-Une. up fairly equally from what they working well together. She is but there hasn't been any really get out to play his course. is building amongst golfers. Leigh Bodden is going to be a saw in the game. Megan Yodzis, excited to see how they play the significant business since the For Choura. there is a steady "The weather hasn't lended Pro-Bowl comerback in a couple freshman, said Iff would score rest of the season. course opened for the season stream of business between a itself loo well to golf." Choura years. This kid is full of potential a point and then B(i would Ihe falcons will travel to |ohn earlier this month. series of months. said. "It's holding people back and has the size and speed to come back and score, but Carroll this weekend and will For Choura, who has been "Most people come out from playing, and it's definitely couldn't keep up with them to face both JCU and Ohio State. Stone Ridge's manager for six between Memorial Day end giving them the itch to play." BROWNS, PAGE 12 GET IN ON THE ACTION AT WWW.BGNEWS.COItVSPORTS 11 Wednesday, March 22,2006 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Help Wanted For Rent 400 counselors/instructors needed! 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March 22.2006 mm* WWW.BGNEWS.COM Senior pitcher gets off to a sensational start Vrabel ranks first in of the season over the weekend at the lack of action. awards that I've earned, but at the the USF Speedline invitational, the "Liz is more of strikeout pitcher, same time I don't really look at BGSU history with 57th victory of her career. so when she pitches it gets kind my statistics. I don't really know 654 strikeouts "You can see it in our eyes out of boring out there because she what my ERA is," vrabel said. "The there that we're playing for each strikes out so many people," said only statistic that really matters is if ByDanWyar other," vrabel said. "Everything teammate Gina Range "But she's we're winning or not My personal ■EFOtTEl wouldn't be as good as it is with- got amazing composure and she success was developed because of BGSU Softball hurler Liz Vrabel Ls out all 17 girls, three coaches always come through when under my teammates." beginning her fourth and final sea- and our trainer and a lot of pressure." Vrabel's father was a for- son differently than her previous our team wouldn't "She's been Vrabel ranks first in mer collegiate baseball play- three on the Falcon squad. be so successful if BGSU Softball history er at Clarion University in At this point last season, Vrabel it weren't for every amazing in strikeouts with 654 Pennsylvania, and she believes started off slow with a 4-6 record single person put- and one of aftershe passed former she has inherited most of her before ending the season with a ting in a 100 percent Falcon Softball hurler athletic prowess from him. 17-13 record. I ler teammates hope effort into it." the main Jennifer Wolf last sea- "I never really got a chance to her strong start this season will Vrabel was reasons why son against Ohio State watch my dad play, but my mom propel the team to a good home also named the we've been University and entered wasn't involved in athletics, so I'm debut on Friday in a doublehcader Mid-American this season ranked assuming I got it from him," Vrabel against Detroit, as well as confer- Conference Pitcher SO Successful third all time in wins said. "I'm very thankful God has ence play that begins at the end of of the Week after this year." (49) and ERA (1.46) given me this ability and I'm very the month. posting a 3-0, strik- and fourth all time thankful I've been able to use it" "She's been amazing and one ing out 23 batters JEANINE BACA, IUNI0R in shutouts (18) and Vrabel and the Falcons will play of the main reasoas why we've while having a 0.40 innings pitched (567). their first home game all season been so successful tliis year," said earned run average (ERA) in just If Vrabel were to win 20 out of on Saturday against Detroit. teammate leanine Baca. "She's a 17 and two-thirds innings last the lalcon's remaining 30 games, "We're all really excited to finally big part of the team and we all fol- weekend in the sunshine state she would finish her career tied for be home on our ground," Vrabel low her. If she's having a great day, In 62 and two-thirds innings No. I all time in MAC history with said. "We're comfortable with it we're having a great day." of work this season, Vrabel has Central Michigan's Tina Kinney and used to it, so we're excited Vrabel, or Flaps as her team- BG Hews Flit Photo already fanned 79 hitters, which and Ball State's Bemie Coffman because we want to attract a lot of mates call her because of her vocal defensively can bring mixed feel- career record 77 wins. fans and everything because we're NO SWEAT: Softball pitcher Liz Vrabel, this week's MAC Pitcher of the leadership notched her eighth win Week, has 79 strikeouts on the year. ings from her teammates due to "I think it's an honor all the going to be awesome this year." Browns on the rise BROWNS, FROM PAGE 10 was injured early in the sea- son, and the Browns missed his cover top receivers. skills in the secondary. Braylon Last year, the Browns' mis- Edwards was on his way to hav- fortunes were the injuries that ing a great second half of the occurred before the season, season until he tore his knee early in the season and midway ligaments. Edwards should be through. Kellen Winslow has out until October, but hopefully hardly touched a football field he can make it back quicker. in two years, but has promised The AFC North is one of the the fans of Cleveland that his top divisions in football, and rehab has been strong and that it's a long shot that the Browns he is going to be back to his could overcome the Super Bowl potential from 2004. Kellen is champion Steelers. But any NFL on track to start training camp fan can't deny that the Browns healthy. The Browns' most sig- are on the rise and are in good nificant free-agent signing of shape to surprise the league last season, CB Gary Baxter, next year. 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