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Celebrating Kwanzaa with a bang Odd' events, By KateSnydar lion oi family and culture in the both the sewn days and seven holiday spirit black i ommunity Inn the audi- principlesol Kwanzaa I he prim i ence last nighi represented a< m^ pies are unity, sell determination, UAO is hosting the Students as well as Bowling Green section ol tin' United States, collective work and responsibility Odd Olympics' tonight icsiilenis gaiheied in tin' Union "I ilicl not expect iliis level ol cooperative economics, purposi for students to get ballroom last night for tire food diversity," said Angelo Brown, i ic.ili\ H\ and faith, ready for break and .mil to enjoy a myriad of dancers, associate dim toi ol Vcademic I he principles define how peo relieve finals stress singers and drummers in celebra Investment In Math and science. pie should live in their da) to da) | Page 3 ■ion of Kwanzaa. " I his is beautiful." lives. I Ins \ciir was the l_'ili yeai After Brown performed thcliba- " I hat is whai Kwanzaa is reall) the Center lor Multicultural and tion.a portion of thecetebration in all about." said freshman ronye She can't get Academic Initiatives hosted the which wine is poured, members Van I lunk, who hosted thecveni celebration. ol Black Lifestyles and < ultural Shortly after the libation, the enough of Kwanzaa was created in 1966 knowledge, a student organization music and dam ing began. Josh Schwartz! by Maulana Karenga, a professoi from Bowling Green High School, .ii California State University, It's lit the ceremonial candles. I heir KWANZAA CELEBRATION: Columnist Tannen a religion-free holiday in celebra- were seven candles, representing Gliatta writes about her love for the creative director of hit shows like "The OC." and ' ■ -■ 1 "Gossip Gin | Page 4 Obama names his Are we wasting BPgBV our time with the bailout? commerce secretary Despite the fact that By Liz Sidoti General Motors. Ford c abinet, Bill I and Chrysler are about e struggling, the CEOs our economy work and (UK \i,n President elect keep- n from working bi show up in Washington Barack Obama named New Obama seemed in a light on private jets and MexicoGov. Kill Richardson as hearted mood as he ma columnist Josh commen esecretar) yesterday, announcement \sked Whetherholt wonders filling a top economic post in Richardson's ret em dei i- if the bailout is a waste troubled limes and placing a shave his beard t Ibama joked of time | Page 4 second former i ampaign rival thai he was "deepl) in Ins new Cabinet. pointed." Hi lalking optimistical!) Rii haiclsnh dei ided to jet The blame falls despiie the recession, (Ibama the facial hail aftci his wifi on Balfour also said. "We have pvcrj thing III In William Balfour, the we need to renew oui econo Richardson, I>1 was I brother-in-law of singer m\ we have the ingenuity and Nations ambassadi Jennifer Hudson, has technology, the skill and com g> sei rctai i dui in] been named as the inilnienl we JUSI need to pul administration, and he is in his il lo wins second term as New Mi alleged killer by the i lie president elei i i ailed governor, He also set vi d prosecutor | Page 5 Richardson a leading "ecu seven terms in the House ol nomii diplomat Foi Amen, a Representatives. Gunman was Dining his lime in state go\ promised money ernmeni and I ongress, and OBAMA in two tours oi dun in the A gunman captured during a terror fight in Mumbai claimed he would get money if he A tale of BGSU and its unique two-mascot system died fighting for Students play games militant Islam | Page 8 -<-»»Ry»n SolMvan \Ca3lpi*Edrto' — r^"**»f Pontius led in In the Alpha Phi Qmega firatemily.in 1950, the idea of Freddie Falcon was with women's history win over UDM hatched and schooTSpUit at the University has never bet in the same. Sophomore point guard Il was in 1927 when the University offi- The costumes have changed KM 'ml rimes By Richard Chandler Billie lean King and swin Tracy Pontius proved cially changed from the Normals to the since Freddie and Medals first appearance. gold medalist Shane i," she has what it takes Falcons, but FraMiewasrit introduced until Novakrsatd. • this game, each of the ruli after 16 points, five Jan. 16,1950, ar-the University's men»J)as- > "Ar the time, Itlic first Freddie! was just The University Women's disputed from the onset and assists and four steals ketball game. a paper mache head," she said.'Ihe first (rnier used their final Brow n eventual!) a against Detroit-Mercy It was several yeafs after Freddie was head was actually eaten by mice So lai hag I uncheon ol the semestei
"I didn't know we had two mascots." | Page 4 Cyber Monday grows more popular this year with help
By Lin Ch.ifctz per, thinks Ihe reason behind this increase in shoppers this year sold item was ihe Nintendo Wii especially llns \c.ir," Is ' Reporter might simply be "laziness." than last on I lybei Monday, the I it with 1,059 sold. (hie nlhci reasniTTnT people ti i "One huge reason why I do il online equivalent ol Black I nd.iv One ol ihe online shoppers on use eBay, especial!) in Bowling This season many Students at is because it's so easy to just get that lakes place the Mondaj after Black Frida) was freshmen lom l,reel i is ihe ease ol gelling some- TODAY the University are finding them- things shipped to you," he said Ihanksgiving. and main ol them Price, a frequent eBa) shopper. thing shipped lure. Scattered Flurries selves turning to Web sites such "Many people do ii just because were looking for electronics. "I've alreadv started m\ I here aren't a loi of stores rheseWeb sites have recently Christmas shopping on eBay: I that sell the things I need foi my High: 29. Low: 17 as Craig's Ijsi and eBay, which they're too lazj to go to the oiler them the opporuinily to get store.'' had a loi ol traffic during this past bought some music equipment hobby here so I can order il on more bang for their buck. The ease for online shoppers to week lor both Black Friday and form) brother," Price said, eBa) and have il shipped to me." fheseWeb sites often seea lot of sit at a computer and buy what- Cyber Monday According to an Price also mentioned some I'm e said. ( ^ use by college students, according ever they want is not the only eBa) press release, the Nintendo incentives foi college students to Anothei Wfeb site thai sopho- TOMORROW in a recent survey done by eBay. reason lor the high numbers in \\ ii ( onsole was (he most popu- shop on ellav lar product sold on Black i riday, "eBaj is fantastic foi us because MONDAY Page 2 Mostly Cloudy Ian Fletcher Walerworlh. sopho- shoppers this season. According more and frequent cltav Shop- to eBay, there was a 2~ percent selling 3,171. Ihe second mosl we want to get things cheaply, High: 26. Low: 19 k VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS. SPORTS, UPDATES. MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVI 2 Ihursday. December 4.2008 WWW.BGNEWS.COM BLOTTER WOMEN HAVE A WITTY OR FUNNY CAPTION FOR THIS PHOTO? Last Wttk's Winner: From Page 1 Corey Norris TUESDAY DEC. 2 she said. Corey is a freshman majoring in computer science. I le loves In 2009, the Women's Center computers just about as much as his guitar. Growing up in 11:03 A.M. will resume its Brown Bag Massillon, Ohio, Corey is used to the cold weather, but wasn't Complainant reported receiving Luncheons as well as a num- ready for the brutal Bowling Green wind. He keeps warm by harassing and abusive phone ber of olher featured events. eating Chipotle chicken burritos and wearing a jacket. calls from her ex-husband. "We will have another series of Brown Bag Luncheons next 443 P.M. semester on a variety of topics, Complainant reported unknown some serious, some lighter," person entered his vehicle and Kruegersaid. took a pair of $30 Bushnell binoculars sometime between Friday night and Saturday morn- ing. 0BAMA From Page 1 ONLINE: do to bgrwwvcom for the If confirmed by the Senate, b complete blotter list he would take over a sprawl- ing department that oversees the National Weather Service, the Census Bureau, economic CORRECTION development programs and more. f REDO* HUNT IMF BG NEWS POLICY One of the nation's most YOUR CAPTION HERE: Submit youi caption to caption.cont«t(*bqvievwcom ex We want to correct all factual prominent Hispanic politi- errors. If you think an error has cians, Richardson pledged — at bgnc-wscom for your chance to have your photo and your caption appear in next been made, call The BG News at in English and Spanish — to Thursday's issue of The BG News. Be sure to include your contact information to be con- MICHAEIWEIGHANI THE BG NEWS 419-572-6966. work to renew the economy. sidered for the contest Winner will be selected by The BG News THE WINNER: 'If chickens REALLY had fingers, it wouldn't be so hard to Rick you off right now."
taining," Pucci said. "My person- He told a story about how he jumped at it. ing in graphic design, was the KWANZAA al favorite was the dancing.'' people, when praised for doing MASCOTS During his time as Freddie, other Frieda last year and said From Page 1 The last act and feature per- well, tend to stop working hard. From Page 1 "hockey ruled supreme" and was she shared the same sentiments former was Habib Iddrisu. a That song was a warning from the biggest event to attend on as Doyle. Sheila Brown, Kwan/.aa pro- Ghana native, master dnimmer, his mother to never stop work- schools that have a two mascot campus. "it was probably the coolest gram coordinator, sang an choreographer and BGSU alum- ing hard. duo include the University of "My most memorable event thing ever," McGinnis said. "I had original song with the Harmony nus. "So she sang the Stupid Kansas, University of California, was hockey," he said. "I was pretty done mascoting before and I real- and Soul Singers. Then were "Tonight. I'm going to be shar- Song,'" he said. "I just want to say I.os Angeles and Youngstown good on skates and I talked to the ly wanted to be Frieda." interpretive dances to "Amazing ing a lot with you," Iddrisu said. thank you, Mom, for teaching State University. coach and 1 got to lead the team During her time as a mascot, Grace," and African dances to He came from a fam- me that." Novak said that she is not sure out onto the ice. That was the she said the odier three were real- the sound of drums performed ily of drummers and shared how He sang, he drummed, he where the tradition of two mas- most surreal moment because, as ly supportive of each other and it by the Africans Dance Troupe. music, dance and art is woven danced solo and then he invited cots got started but can't imagine a mascot, I got to see things from was like a family to her. T he dances were sophomore into everyone's lives in West the audience to the stage to learn not having the brother and sis- a player's perspective." She said interviewing her Megan Pucci's favorite part. Africa. As a sign of respect for his a dance. He drummed, they ter combination to stir up school During Zimmerman's time as replacements was one of her Pucci had to come to the cel- elders, he played the flute first. danced and the event was over. spirit wherever they go. Freddie, the University's hockey oddest responsibilities. ebration for class credit, but she The first song he played on the But Kwanzaa is not. Each year, Novak said four stu- team hosted an NCAA tourna- "It was so weird to have people had a good time and would go dntms was one his mother used It's celebrated officially every dents are selected as mascots, two ment game and progressed to the try out," McGinnis said. "It was again next year. to sing to him. He called it the year by millions from Dec. 26 to as Freddie and two as Frieda. The Final Four. really cool to see their spirit and "I thought it was really enter- "Stupid Song." New Year's Day. pair alternate working at sporting "To get to know the people energy, though." events and will sometimes work on that team was incredible," he When McGinnis goes to games the same game in different shifts, said. "It was an amazing atmo- now, she will sometimes approach she said. sphere to be in. It was incredible the birds to make sure they are Michelle Doyle, a senior major- getti rig to play to an audience that getting breaks and water because ing in interpersonal communica- I knew." she knows what it is like to be in tion, was one of die two Frieda's Tommy Balicky, a current grad- their position, she said. List ye.tr and said that keeping the uate student, played the part of McGinnis said her favorite part 'Apartments secret from her friends was the Freddie during the 2005-06 year was the interaction with fans, most difficult part of the experi- and said his time as a mascot was both at the games and at the vari- ence. one he will never forget. ous functions which Freddie and "It's hard because you want to "It's a great opportunity to rep- Frieda attend. r Lrtontl M&BMM scream it," Doyle said. "It's difficult resent Bowling Green in a differ- McGinnis was the only mascot j V II Ll Available for 2009-2011 because you have to remember ent way," Balicky said. "I did the to go down to Mobile, Ala., for what lies you told your friends. Wisconsin game on the road and the football team's GMAC bowl After the game, you have to go imining out of a Big 10 tunnel game last lanuary. 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to ease finals By Steve KunkUr This will be the fifth annual the stuff is literally on fire." participate in the event. Reporter Arts X event, which showcases Wojtkiewicz said. Other groups participating several groups with a dedica- Also included in Friday's in the arts celebration include- With the holidays fast tion to the arts. events will be sessions on metal the Juggling Club and improv approaching, the University's Dennis VVojtkiewicz, a pro- sculpting and glass blowing. comedy group Bad Genetics, stress, showcase art department is throwing an fessor in the school of art, said "It gives people an opportu- Tarr believes events like- Arts X party tomorrow from ft people can have a dedication nity to see the process of how Arts X allow people to become to 10 p.m. Arts X is short for Arts to the arts even if they are things are made," Wojtkiewicz more enriched. Extravaganza: A Celebration of not into painting or sculpting said. "Too often we see just the "It's important for students holiday cheer Excellence in the Arts. works of art. finished product." to put on a staged activity," he The University's art program Wojtkiewicz included jug- Wojtkiewicz believes the said. "It improves their orga- By Courtney Flynn "This provides a nice was designated as a center of glers, which he described as presentations will give people nizational skills, presentation Reporter excellence by the University- havinga performative aspect to a unique chance to see how and their skills of marketing." break for students Board of Trustees on June 25, their act, as those who deserve objects are made from stone- Some of the events allow Holiday spirit may be the key and includes the College of recognition in the arts. . and bronze rather than just lor students to show off the to taking home the gold at the to relax and prepare Musical Arts, the School of Arts "There's an audience for seeing the finished product skills they have learned. Outrageously Odd Holiday and the Department of Theater their craft," he said. in a store or on the street. Cody Peyton, a junior major Olympics, hosted by the for the holidays." and Film. There will be other perfor- "We are pulling the cur- ing in fine arts, will be creat- Homegrown Planning team The University System mances, including a bronze- tain back a little bit revealing ing intuitive drawings while- of the University Activities Btandv '• ■ leam member of Ohio awards Centers of pour and stone carving. Those what goes on here," he said. locked inside a box in the Fine Organization. Excellence, which the strategic in attendance will be able to Planning for the event Arts Center. Audiences will The event is holiday-themed "Everyone is stressed out Plan for Higher Education see how both stone carving began in late August when be able to look clown from tin with seven activities, five of from school, this gives them an 2008-2017 describes as "driv- and bronze pouring is done by Wojtkiewicz discussed the second floor of the- building which are a competition for the opportunity to get away from ers of both the regional and students who have practiced possibility of putting the to see his progress. Olympics. it.' lewis said. "We want stu- state economies and that will both skills. event on with Mike Tarr, "Intuiliveness conies from The competitive events dents to have fun. they don't complement the comprehen- "There is kind of a beauty president of the Arts Student the inside, so whatever state include a race to decorate a have to compete." sive, quality education avail- in that process, you're seeing Senate, who has helped in I feel I'm in, the drawing will tree the fastest, name that hull "This provides a nice break able at each institution." metal as this molten liquid, arranging groups to help reflect that state. Peyton said. day song, a paper snowllake for students to relax and prepare competition, holiday trivia and for the holidays," Homegrown a cookie decorating competi- Programming team member tion. The winner of these events Brandy liosebrock said. CONSTRUCTING COMPETITION will receive prizes sponsored Freshman lessica Gallagher by Apple and the University said she is ready for a break, and Bookstore, which will be holiday activities are the best equivalent to gold, silver and way to do so. bronze medals. "I normally do holiday activi- Organizations and offices ties with family, so it will be around campus were also fun to do with others," she said. encouraged to turn a three- fool Her favorite activity is cookie decorated tree into the UAO decorating. office to be displayed at the Odd The idea to infuse students Olympics. At the end of the event, with holiday spirit came from participants will judge the trees the Homegrown Programming and name a winner. The winnet team of UAO, which is one many will receive a "cookie party from teams in UAO. the Cookie lar. "We want to think of ideas The Office of Campus that are unique and can be Activities, Recreational Sports built from the ground up." and the Technology office have- Rosebrock said. already turned in their trees, The Outrageously Odd Holiday Homegrown Events Director Olympics was inspired by an Catherine Lewis said. She also Olympic event hosted by Michigan said UAO will not be decorat- State University. l£\vis said she ing a tree because both of their wanted to take that idea and put a trees are out on loan. holiday spin on it. Although students will be The event will be today competing for prizes, the pur- from i< p.m. to H p.m. at the (NOCHWU pose of this event is to bring the Union tables. holiday spirit out while finals "I hope everyone can come," DESIGNING TO WIN: Seniors Sahr Gbondo and Ryan Wc* cai«M» place sandbags in buckets attached to the bridge tliey have created for a structural design competition stresses are high. Hose-brock said. "Construction 556* students Irom architecture and construction nanagement backgrounds participated in the competition yesterday, hosted by the College of Technology
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O.C." became a pop culture phe- "In combination with surprisingly complex such a big bailout aker all nomenon and rejuvenated the teen TANNENGLIATTA drama genre He Introduced audi- characters, what sets the show apart from COLUMNIST ences to stock characters but with a have done is come in one plane new spin—like comic hook-loving other teen dramas is [Josh] Schwartz's or something. but romantic hero Seth Cohen who But there is also another sign Schwartz modeled after himself. signature witty, pop culture-infused, rapid- that the American auto indus- Are you a fan who has a blind Throughout the course of the try is not in such dire straights devotion to an actor or director, show Schwartz also became fire dialog that he has come to perfect." as to warrant a bailout. When so much so you will watch any a powerful ally to small bands arriving for yet another hear- show or go see any movie based Groups like Rooney and Death actors but Schwartz is forgiven with it is not highly rated, "Chuck" has lately most of the news has sur- ing before Congress to negoti- solely on the fact you like a per- Cab for Cutie, who became the tile casting of relative unknowns managed to avoid the sophomore rounded two things: crazy peo- ate a bailout situation, the three son involved in the project? signature sound of die show, Leighlon Mcester as the queen bee slump that paralyzes some shows. ple stampeding others to buy a companies had their own plans I am not usually one of those achieved mainstream success of the 1 toper East Side, BlairWaldorf, With Schwartz's quirky writing and blender at a discount price, and and requests for loans. GM people. 1 am pretty picky and it because of Schwartz's influence. and Ed Westwick as Chuck Bass, a his ability to combine multiple the auto industry and future of asked for SIB billion worth of takes more than an actor or direc- Perhaps most importantly "The womanizer with a hidden soft side. genres in a single hour "Chuck" is the BigThree," General Motors, bailout money and S4 billion of tor for me to give up my time or O.C." was a learning experience for Meester and Westwick make their charming without being annoying Chrysler and lord. I keep read- thai needs to come before the money to watch a television show Schwartz. He was forced to learn two scheming selfish and devious So much so, the program man- ing about how if GM goes, then end of the month to stay afloat. or movie. But there is one Writer/ the art of pacing storylines and characters die tnie heart and soul ages to fill the void left by both "The so goes the country, and other Chrysler asked for $7 billion for creator/directorlhat I have become how to maintain success and buzz of "Gossip Girl." In combination O.C." and the recently canceled such mantras. I will agree that its bailout, also, by the end of undeniably loyal to: losh Schwartz. after the initial frenzy died down. with surprisingly complex charac- "Pushing Daisies." the stability of Detroit's auto the month. 1 lis name may not be familiar But in the course of the !7episodes ters, what sets the show apart from The creator's next project will be industry is extremely impor- Then I'ord came in and to you but I bet you have heard he wrote in the premiere season it odier teen dramas is Schwartz's sig- writing and possibly directing the tant. Inn at the same time, our rocked the boat. They asked and probably watched sonic of his also allowed him to create a distinct nature witty, pop culture-inluscd, new "X-Men: Origins" film fran- government can't give away for a standby loan of S9 billion, work. Schwartz is the man behind voice that was all his own. rapid-fire dialog that he lias come chise. Some critics and fans are and over extend itself in rescu- meaning that they don't nec- "The O.C.," "Gossip GM," and the Schwartz returned to television to perfect questioning if he can handle the ing the auto industry. I under- essarily want the money, just just announced "X-Men: Origins'' last year with "Gossip Giri" based The other show Schwartz cur- transition from television to block- stand that the government can- the assurance that if it comes 1 lis resume may be small but as on the popular Cecily Von Ziegesar rently has on the air is the lesser- buster. I don't know much about not simply lei the companies to that, they want it available, far as pop culture impact goes it's Ixxik series. He. along with creat- known "Chuck." In fact, die spy "X-Men" but 1 do know about fail to leach them a lesson, but because the I'ord CliO feels as big as it gets. And at 32 years old. ing partner (and fellow "The QC" comedy is forced to compete with Schwartz and I say no one is better the government does need to that his company may be able Schwartz is the leading voice of our alum) Stephanie Savage, quickly its flashier, more attention grabbing suited for the job. The big screen is start cracking down and being to make it and start turning a generation in I loHywood. proved "Gossip Giri" would not sibling "Gossip Girl" which both a naniral progression for Schwartz a little tougher on them. profit by 2011 on its own. On His first foray in television was hide in die shadows of Schwartz's air Mondays ai 8 pm The show, who is just beginning his long and A common reaction to this top of that, the lord CEO said he EOX's "The O.C" When the show first hit. The smart, addictive and now in its second season, centers successful journey in I lollywood. is to simply let the Big Three would forego his annual salary premiered in 20X1! Schwartz was Irosh drama has Schwartz's distinc- on Chuck Bartovvski a computer fall by the wayside and let for- of $21 million and bonuses in only 26 years old, the youngest tive marks in all areas including the expert at a Best Buy-like store who eign companies with American order to help in whatever way creator of an hour-long program almost perfect casting Sun?, not all accidentally becomes the holder — Respond to Taniien at factories, such as Toyota and he can for his ailing company. in history. In its first season. "The members of the cast are the best of all of die CIAs secrets. Although thenews&bpieu&com Honda, lake over, and all they What a kick in the pants would have to do is up their pro- for GM and Chrysler. While duction rates. As a lifelongCivic they're out there Irving to get driver, at face value that would every nickel's worth out of this he alright by me. I lowever, this bailout situation, I'ord is over No bailout for auto industry if they're is not just a personal, vehicle- there playing the meek child popularity contest we are talk- who wants nothing lor himself, ing about, this is a major situ- and I thought it was impos- ation thai could greatly affect sible to find a CEO who would unwilling to change their gas-hogging ways our already struggling econo- give up millions in salary and my. Besides, for the last several bonuses to save his company ' months increasing production and the jobs of his workers. By Laura Br*nnan of such, the $25 billion bailout The for over a century. The closing of rewards bad business practices, rates is exactly what foreign While I haven't gone overall the U-Wire Big Three are asking for should do plants in small towns and cities a blatant disregard for changing companies have been doing, numbers in GM and Chrysler's die nick. would mean the ruin of local market conditions and refusal to because of having gas over books. I feel it is safe to say that Hello, my name is Laura, and 1 1 he American auto industry economies, and the already dire adapt to and plan for the future of $4.00 a gallon throughout the they are not doing everything drive a Fold. has gotten itself, for lack of a state of the unemployment rate the car-buying public. summer, people were dropping possible to save their compa- It's served me pretty well over better phrase, in quite a pickle. would most likely take another American automakers need their gas-guzzling Land Rovers nies, and ford made them show the past five years or so, breaking In response to staggeringly high hit. At the same time, we must to toss the private jets, forget the and picking up something a their true colors. down roadside only four or five gas prices during summer 2008, consider that foreign automakers extra-large SUVs and sit down with little more fuel-efficient. While I feel it is extremely limes. The alignment is |>enna- we are only now seeing adver- employ nearly as many American the brains behind I londa, Toyota My mother decided it was important that these compa- nently off-kilter, defying repeated tisements for better gas mile- workers as the BigThree. Assisting and Nissan to concoct a plan that time to upgrade from her old nies not just suddenly collapse trips lo the mechanic. The alterna- age and new hybrids hitting the an ailing and unviable industry will cut costs and produce high Civic to a newer model, and had because of the repercussions on tor died, but I didn't have to worry showrooms. Guys,'you caught to sputter and swerve for another quality, efficient and forward- an incredibly hard time finding our economy would probably because the car was still under on a little too late. five or 10 years (at best) could thinking cars diat will propel, not one t hat she wanted becausethc be devastating, I also feel that warranty — less than a year old in Despite years of consumer only hurt the American work- destroy, what is left of die industry. local factories simply couldn't more can be done before giving fact. That's nomial riglil? demand for more economically ers employed by the much more And if Congress seriously con- produce them fast enough. Now them billions of dollars in aid. But alas, my Rusty l-ord has got- and environmentally sound cars, fiscally responsible foreign auto- siders giving die industry a boast imagine if the Big Three simply Going to the government for ten me from point A to point B in the Big Threes of the economy, mobile companies. and saving these jobs, Eord, GM failed and companies such as a glorified allowance advance one piece, at least up lo this point. the industry and most impor- While I do not support this and Chrysler need to go above Toyota, I londa and Volkswagen should be the last resort for It's like the comfortable, misty tantly, the consumer. They have bailout and feel that the auto and beyond to show they're .were the only ones left, finding these companies. While 1 have boyfriend you know won't care if ignored the mounting numbers industry has had its chance, I equally serious a decent, new car would l>e next never really cared for American you spill a little makeup on his of tiny, fuel-efficient foreign mod- cannot foresee our next presi- A $25 billion bailout, while to impossible. cars, minus some exceptions, I dashboaid Hegetsdecenl mileage els zipping down die highways. dent or the American public perhaps the easiest solution for I don't think that the Big have to respect the Pord CEO for but never really surprises you. Yet Worse yel, they continued to cre- letting that happen. the Big Three to come up with, Three should perish, but at the the offershe has made. Whet her recently I have found myself with ate scarier, clunkier monsters even President-elect Obama seems is not the answer for long-term same time, it makes me won- a government bailout is in the eyes astray. The flashy stud from in the face of nearly $5 per gallon to be leaning toward giving some change. While it would surely give der if they are wasting our time future for these companies is afar widi the tiny carbon footprint fuel prices. help to the BigThree but is at least the economy a temporary boost, with all of this bailout busi- unknown, and whether their has stolen my heart. 'Iliat's right, I And according to President- leaning in the right direction. He it would be sending the wrong ness. The first time the CEOs downfall would mean an eco- have a crush on a I londa. elect Barack Obama, they're not continued on Monday, "What we message and opening the door of the Big Three showed up nomic tailspin isalso unknown, The era of the Expedition, the going to squeak by. He spoke should expect is that any addi- for bailout requests from every in Washington, they all three but if push comes to shove, I'm Suburban and the Hummer is about the bailout request tional money diat we put into the other industry that doesn't have made their arrivals in private prepared to start saying, "how over. Americans are rired of see- Monday, saying, "Taxpayers can't auto industry is designed to assure its act together. Ford, Chrysler and jets. Showing up in a vehicle I londa goes, the country goes." ing paychecks leak out of their be expected to pony up more a long-term, sustainable auto GM have proven that, at least up that is worth more than half the exhaust pipes, even with gas prices money for an auto industry resis- industry and not just kicking the to now, they don't have their act houses in Bowling Green com- below S2 per gallon as of late. Even tant lo change, and I was sur- can down the road." together. Instead of looking to bined is not a sign of financial — Respond lo Josh at more are tired of feeling person- prised that they did not have a If we allow any bailout without taxpayers for pity handouts, they struggle. The least they could thenews9bptews.com. ally responsible for the extinction better thought-out proposal." strict guidelines and high expec- need to take a good, haul look at of the polar bear every time they Unfortunately, hundreds of tations for a change toward sus- themselves and decide if they're SPEAK YOUR MIND take a trip to the grocery store. If thousands of American workers tainability, Congress will not only ready to make a change for the the slow disappearance of these will be affected by the internal burden itself with an additional long haul. 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By Don Babwin "There is no direct But Balfour's car broke down TIIP Associated Press . and two acquaintances gave evidence of Mr. him a ride to a gas station. At CHICAGO — A prosecutor that time, according to Snow. alleged yesterday that lennifer Balfour committing Ballour said he had a handgun Hudson's brother-in-law killed but had left it in his car. three family members because these crimes." The gun, Snow said, he was angry his estranged wife belonged to Jason Hudson — the singer's sister — was dat- Joshua Kutnick | Aitotney and Balfour allegedly stole it ing another man. during the summer. At a court hearing, prosecu- crimes," he said, adding that a In the stark languageof a legal PAUISANCYA UP PHOTO tor LuAnn Snow said William woman who claims Balfour document that she was read- FIGURING IT OUT: United Auto Workers members AaronWardeld. left, and Dave Page listen to UAW President Ron Gettelfinoer speaks Ballour came to the family's confessed to her and asked her ing from, Snow described what at a news conference during a meeting of UAW officials in Detroit yesterday South Side home the morning to provide him with an alibi is allegedly happened next: of Oct. 24 and confronted his "highly suspect." He entered the home at wile, lulia Hudson. The slightly built Balfour. gunpoint. "He shot Darnell Balfour and lulia Hudson, wcaringayellowjumpsuit.stood Donerson several times while Snow said, left together but quietly as Snow described how she was in the living room area," United Auto Workers Balfour returned to the home. he allegedly killed his stepson, she read. "He then went into The bodies of Hudson's moth- lulian King, the Hudson sisters' lason Hudson's bedroom and er and brother were found mother, Darnell Donerson, and shot him two times in the head. there later that day. The body their brother, Jason Hudson. Jason Hudson was still in bed make contract changes of lulia Hudson's 7-year-old Balfour, Snow said, had been when he was shot." son was found in an SUV at the home the morning of the Then, prosecutors allege. three days later. slayings and saw a birthday Balfour took lulian and loaded By Kimberly S. Johnson Talks with GM will begin tary employee beneficiary asso- Balfou r, 27, was charged with present he believed had been him into lason Hudson's white The Associated Press immediately, but additional ciations or VFBAs, as part of the murder Tuesday after being given to lulia Hudson from a SUV. "Defendant shot Julian bargaining officials must be landmark2007 contract reached held for weeks on a parole vio- boyfriend he had threatened King in the head while the 7- DETROIT — The United Auto elected for Ford and Chrysler, with the UAW. By doing so they lation, lodge Raymond Myles her about earlier that month year-old was laying behind the Workers said yesterday it is will- Gettelfinger said, and any move billions in liabilities off yesterday denied his request at her job. front seat of the Suburban," ing to change its contracts with modifications would still have their hooks. for bail and set his next court As hedid previously, he th reat- Snow read. U.S. automakers and accept to be ratified by local union When they go into effect, the date for Dec. 30. ened the safety of her family. Snow said there is evi- delayed payments of billions of members. trusts will pay health care bills Balfour's attorney, loshua Snow said, a threat Julia i ludson dence linking Balfour to the dollars to a union-run health He also said the union will for about 800,000 UAW retir- Kutnick, criticized the charges did not take seriously because crimes, including gunshot care trust to do its part to help run a television ad in Maine, ees, spouses and dependents against Balfour. saying there he "had not followed through residue on the steering wheel thestruggling companies secure Kentucky, Indiana and at the three companies. GM was no fingerprint, blood or any on any of those threats" before. of his broken-down car. S34 billion in government loans. Minnesota to put the faces of expects to save about S3 billion other forensic evidence linking The two left at the same Further, she said, Balfour has United Auto Workers President union workers on the contro- a year when the expenses are himtotheslayings. time, with Hudson driv- made statements to authorities Ron Uettelfinger said the union versy over the loans, and explain moved, while Ford says it will "There is no direct evidence ing away as she saw Balfour that detectives have proven are will suspend the jobs hank, in how the auto industry differs save SI billion. of Mr. Balfour committing these walking toward his own car. not true. which I,ml iill workers are paid from the banking industry. The TTie CEOs of all three autoinak- up to 95 percent of their salaries ads presumably are designed to ers are heading to Washington while not working, but he did pressure Congressional oppo- for more hearings today and not give specifics or a timetable nents of the loans. tomorrow on their loan requests of when the program will end. "There's a perception prob- after an abysmal showing rampled worker's family sues Wal-Mart "We're going to sit down lem," Gettelfinger said, stress- before lawmakers last month. and work out the mechanics," ing that the automakers' woes Gettelfinger will also attend. The family of the recently deceased worker claims the store was 'reckless' Gettelfinger said at a news con- have painted a negative view Congressional leaders ference after meeting with local of the union. "Yes, we have lost demanded business plans from union officials. "We're a little some clout." all three that include a reduc- By Frank Eltman less, reckless and negligent." gains. At least four other peo- unclear on some of the issues." Delaying the health care tion in labor costs so Detroit is The Associated Press Wal-Mart, the adjacent ple were treated at hospitals, Members of Congress criti- trust payments will help the more competitive with foreign Green Acres Mall, a realty com- including a woman who was cized the automakers last companies survive their cash automakers with U.S. factories. GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — The pany that manages the prop- eight months pregnant. month for paying workers who shortages, which they say were I he companies submitted their family of a worker trampled erly and a security company Authorities suspect that are not on the job. About 3,500 brought on by the severe eco- plans to Congress on Tuesday. to death in a "Black Friday" hired to patrol the property because he was as big as an auto workers across the three nomic downturn and the worst "I don't think Congress is out crush of bargain hunters at were all named as defendants. NFI. lineman, Damour was companies are currently in jobs U.S. sales climate in more than for blood," Gettelfinger said of a Long Island Wal-Mart store None immediately responded placed at the entrance of the bank programs. a quarter century. the criticism the union received filed a wrongful-death lawsuit to phone and e-mail inquiries store to assist with crowd One local union member who GM had been scheduled to during his previous testimony yesterday, claiming store ads seeking comment. control. was in the meeting said the pay more than S7.f> billion early last month. offering deep discounts "ere Jdimytai Damour, 34, had "Those hundreds of people changes to the jobs bank would next year to the union-adminis- "There will be more pressure aled an atmosphere of com- been hired by an employment who did make their way into nearly eliminate the program. tered fund which will take over on us to do this. We're going to petition and anxiety that led agency as a temporary worker the store, literally had to step The member asked not to be retiree health care payments on step up and do it." to "crowd craze." at the Wal-Mart store in Valley over or around him or unfor- identified because the details Jan. 1, 2010. Ford owes S(>.:1 bil- That sentiment was echoed by The lawsuit claims that Stream-and had been on the tunately on him to get into had not been made public. lion to its trust fund at the end of several union representatives at besides failing to provide ade- job about a week when he the Wal-Mart store," Nassau Gettelfingerstopped short of this year. Chrysler figures were the news conference. quate security for a pre-dawn died, said his family's lawyer, County Police Commissioner sayingtheunion would reopen unavailable. "Everybody has to give a little crowd estimated at 2.000, Wal- Jordan Hecht. Lawrence Mulvey said contract talks with General The delay will have to he bit," said Rich Bennett, an offi- Mart "engaged in specific mar- The 6-foot-5, 270-pound this week. Motors Corp., Chrysler LI.C approved by federal courts, cial for Local 122 in Twinsburg, keting and advertising tech- man died of asphyxiation alter Police are reviewing store and Ford Motor Co. but said which already have blessed the Ohio, representing Chrysler niques to specifically attract a being crushed early Friday video to identify possible sus- it would be willing to return trusts' formatiou. workers. large crowd and create an envi- morning by the crowd, which pects in Damour's death, but to the bargaining table to All three companies agreed "We've made concessions. We ronment of frenzy and may- broke down the electronic Mulvey conceded that crimi- change some terms. to fund the trusts, called volun- really feel we're doing our part." hem and was otherwise care- doors in frantic pursuit of bar- nal charges are unlikely.
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FOOTBALL helping point Briggs and lovinelli named All MAC BG in right Senior defensive lineman Diyral Briggs and junior direction punter Nick lovinelli were named All-MAC selections ByChriiVoloschuk Sports Editor Briggs was named to the first team defensive team and In the BG women's basketball lovinelli was named to the team's first two games, the third team defense. players were feeling things out and trying to figureire out where ONLINE everyone fit in the human jigsaw the BG News puzzle. The result: an Sports Blog 0-2 start to the Be sure to log on to The season. BG News Sports Blog for But, since los- continued coverage of all BG ing to Valparaiso last month, the ElTracy sports. For the remainder of falcons have pontjus the week, we will continue been on a tear, u . , Hastaken covering the football MAC winning five straight games. over point Championship game. We After last guard for also have additional women's night's decisive graduate basketball notes, a video and 72-42 victory over KateAchter Detroit Mercy, will have coverage of the point guard Tracy weekend basketball games. Pontius admitted the pieces ard www.bgnewssports.com Three Falcons end in double figures as BG routs Detroit finally falling into place. "I think just over time we'll By Chris Voloschuk OUR CALL pair of three-pointers. TOP PERFORMERS continue to get better," Pontius Sports Editor After (ioldsberry's small run, said. "We are learning how to the rest of the lineup found its TRACY PONTIUS: Had 16 play off each other better, so the points, five assists and four steals Today in I )ct roil Mercy entered Anderson rhythm, opening up a 14-2 lead next couple of years we should be with 14:40 to go in the first half. good, considering we're young Arena last night having played NIKI MCCOY: Had 13 points Sports History three games in five days. Guard Tracy Pontius and for- and three rebounds and we're 5-2 now." The BG women's basketball ward Niki McCoy had eight of While Pontius has no problem 1997—Latrell Sprewell team was well aware of this, that 14. LINDSEYGOLDSBERRY: citing the merits of her team- AT BGKEWSSPORTS.COM: Be sure Miller thought that mates when it comes to the ; suspended for one year for and took full advantage of any to log on to The BG New S| Had 10 points, six rebounds and attacking his coach. fatigue WDM may have been ' . ideo of last nights game. (ioldsberry's early scoring real- four assists • team's recent on-court success, feeling, jumping out to an early ly made the offensive rhythm she really has been a huge factor 1988—Baltimore trades lead and never looking back, possible. LAUREN PROCHASKA: in all of it. winning decisively, 72-42. on a team playing their third "I'm really proud of the way Last night, her 16 points, five Eddie Murray to the Dodgers. Had eight points and eight BG coach Curt Miller was game in live days, I believe that l.indsey (Ioldsherry started the rebounds assists and four steals led both 1964—Baseball approves ready to exploit any fatigue we COUld potentially make the game shooting, giving us con- teams in all three categories. UDM was feeling and wanted a fat igue factor a big dea I and have fidence at the arc against their In one impressive athletic feat, a free agent draft and gives CHELSEA ALBERT: Had nine fast start from bis team. a good night." /one," he said. points and a steal Pontius committed a turnover at the commissioners office full "If | Detroit I would ve found a "We jumped on them early and UDM is a team thai plays pri- the offensive end, sprinted the • power over baseball disputes. way to keep it close, I think you gained confidence," he added. marily 2-ii zone defense, and the SANDI BROWN: Had It length of the court, jumped as forget about the fatigue factor Senior l.indsey (ioldsherry points and nine rebounds for 1920-FirstNFLgameis and play to the finish line," Miller started the early rim, scoring six See RECAP | Page 7 Detroit See POINT | Page 7 played. Buffalo beats Canton said. "If you jump on them early. of the team's first 12 points on a 7-3 at The Polo Grounds.
The List Yesterday, the Mid-American Bettman to meet with Conference announced All-MAC selections as well Avery regarding comments as postseason individual NKVV YORK (API — NHI.commis- .' awards. Today, we're listing sioner Gary Bettman has sum- the five individual season moned Sean Avery to New York for award winners: a bearing today on remarks that resulted in the indefinite suspen- 1. Larry English: sion of the Dallas Stars'instigator. Northern Illinois defensive Bettman disciplined Avery on Tuesday for making "inappropri- lineman garnered the Vern ate public comments, not pertain- Smith Leadership Award, ing to the game.'' The punishment MAC Defensive Player of the came down only hours after Avery Year and first team All-MAC. used a crude term about his for- mer girifriends now dating oilier 2. Nate Davis: Ball hockey players. State's guarterback was Avery missed the Stars' game against the Calgary Flames named MAC Offensive Player TONVDEJAK . APpiKiTu on Tuesday night and missed of the Year and first team LEAVING?: Browns GM Phil Savage (right) and head coach Romeo Crennel are both on the hot seat this season. their game yesterday night in All-MAC. Edmonton, The league did not have a timetable for when a deci- 3. Brady Hoke: After sion would be made after the TON* GUTIERREZ I AP PHOTO leading his team through a Browns' Savage looking ahead to next meeting TALKING: NHL commissioner Gary perfect regular season. Ball "More than anything, he'slet his Bettman and Dallas Stars Sean Avery will teammates down," said Dallas co- meet today about Avery's recent comments. State's coach was awarded season despite questions of his return general manager Brelt Hull, who MAC Coach of the Year. played with Avery in Detroit sev- it's become like a common thing eral years ago, was a driving force in the NHL for guys to fall in love By Tom With.rt to finish thai out. I le |lcnicr| said 4. Antonio Brown: staph infection — this season in signing him and will represent everything is under review. I'm with my (former girlfriends). I Central Michigan's kick and The Associated Press has led to speculation he may be the Stars at the hearing. don't know what that's about, but an open book I can walk with my fired following the season. Despite all the cajoling, snide punt returner led the MAC BEREA — His future in doubt, head held high. I think we have enjoy the game tonight." He then At 4-8 overall and just I -6 at remarks and other stunts Avery walked out of the locker room. in punt return average and Cleveland Browns general man- done a lot of positive things here. home, the Browns have been has pulled on the way to becom- Avery's ex-girlfriend, actress averaged over 21 yards on ager Phil Savage is moving ahead Is the job finished? No. one of the league's biggest dis- with plans for 2009 Without ing the biggest pest in hockey, this Elisha Cuthbert of the televi- "I would be disappointed if I appointments after just miss- is the first time lie's been suspend- kick returns and was named knowing if he'll be around to see was not able to finish it out. I'd ing the playoffs in 2007. Savage sion show "24" and the movie ed by the NHL "Old School," is dating Calgary MAC Special Teams Player of them through. like lo do thai. Only time will lell." acknowledged his dissatisfac- Avery's inflammatory line defenseman Dion Phaneufi she the Year. Savage, who has come under Savage and his staff have begun tion with his team's record, but added scrutiny since send- came following a morning skate also had been romantically linked preparing for free agency and will believes the Browns are far in Calgary, Alberta. 5. Sean Baker: Ball ing a profane e-mail to a fan a toMikeKomisarekoftheMontreal soon begin work on next year's enough along in their develop- Reporters were waiting to speak Canadiens. States first-year safety was few weeks ago, said yesterday draft. Savage is pushing ahead. ment to bounce back without a be hopes to return next sea- with Avery about disparaging "I completely support the awarded with the MAC "Ufc goes on, business as usual complete makeover. remarks he'd made last month son, last week, Browns owner continues," he said. league's decision to suspend Sean "I would say this year will be about Flames star Jarome Iginla Avery," Stars owner Tom Hicks Freshman of the Year award Randy I.emer said he will wail Thereto no denying Savage has more the exception than the until January before deciding when Avery walked over to the said in a statement. "Had the after leading the Cardinals substantially upgraded the talent rule," said Savage, who had not group and asked if there was a the future of Savage and coach league not have suspended him, with six interceptions and on Cleveland's roster. However, met with Cleveland reporters in camera present. When told there the Dallas Stars would have. This Romeo Crennel. he has been criticized for not nine weeks. "1 think we have a 90 tackles. "I've got four years left on a con- was, he said, "I'm just going to say organization will not tolerate such being visible, and his mishan- lot of good players on this team. one thing." behavior, especially from a mem- tract," said Savage, who joined dlingof several off-field situations ihe Browns in 2005 and is signed "I'm really happy to be back in ber of our hockey team. We hold — most notably tight end Kellen See SAVAGE | Page 7 Calgary; 1 love Canada," he said. our team to a higher standard and through 2012. "I'd love to be able Winslow's hospitaiization for a 1 N "I just want to comment on how will continue to do so." 1 • WWWBGNEWS.COM SPORTS Thursday. December 4.2008 7
forcing IIHM into 26 turnovers. Niki RECAP The direct result of all the take- McCoy The Daily Crossword Fix P aways was 23 points, compared From Page 6 Had 13 points and brought to you by I toUDM'snine. «v three rebounds Falcons almost got too confident As a whole, BG's defense held from the three-point arc, taking IIDM to 29.6 percent shotting against Detroit 1 Big house 2 San Diego's sister-city :«> shots for the game. They con- from the field and 22 percent 3 Palm, to name one nected on \2 of them. from beyond the arc. Hie Titans ■ ' 1 4 Roker of "The Jeffersons' Miller wasn't happy with the only attempted 12 free throws added 13 and HI, respectively. 5 Gridiron upright 6 Big bird Down Under volume of threes taken, hut was all game. All evening, the Falcons hus- 1 H I 7 Are . vita brevis M ■ happy with how open many of the lor the game, the Falcons had tled and found their scoring lanes, 8 Kind of pole shots were. Mis offense attacked three players reach double fig- tiri ng road-weary Titans. ■ 9 Joan of folk the Titans from the inside out to ures in scoring. They were led by "We kept our intensity up from ■ 10 Humerus location 1 11 Famous falls combat the zone. Pontius' 16 points, live assists and the get-go, and that's what got us 12 Women and girls Another key to BG's win was foursteals. McCoyand( loldsberry the VV," Pontius said. " 13 Language of Flanders 45 Break down ^B 19 Residents of: suff. Imation rival 21 Eighth mo. Ham actor's nosh ■ 25 Natural vessel Flat or loafer edition of a newspaper. tonight," Miller said. "You can 26 Normand of silent Corp. exec. POINT "She has trouble getting on top see her confidence growing ■ movies Desi of Desdu of the paper, the Sunday edition," by leaps and bounds ... In a ■ I 30 Tillis or Shriver Tear out Fro Miller said. "Tracy will rub that game like tonight, where 32 Eschew the doorbell Tears out 34 "The Bridge of San "_ Joy" (1972 high as she could and blocked a in for weeks — that she got a you're going to get 40 minutes Luis " Supremes hit) UDMshot. blocked shot." of zone, she can really shoot it. 35 Shangri-la-like Hosp. figures 1 38 Mork's planet Inch fraction While she badasolidgamestat- lumping ability aside. Pontius She played really, really well 1 39 Living in trees wise, the blocked shot turned has taken nicely to her new role and hit big shots when we 40 Takes on out to be the most impressive, as the team's floor general. It's needed it in the zone." ACROSS 41 Lasting power as Pontius is not known for the not easy replacing someone like After serving as Achter's under 42 Fulminations length of her vertical leap. the departed Kate Achter, but study for her freshman season, 1 Hold the lead 44 Cuts and runs "When I made the turnover, 1 Pontius hasn't shied away. So Pontius is blossoming into BG's 5 Moolah 48 Kindling wood knew I better get back and do far this season, she's averaging a next talented point guard as a 9 Canada's National Park 50 "Spin City" network 14 Stitch's sidekick 52 Toshiba rival something, or [Head Coach team-high 4.17 assists per game sophomore. In other words, she's 15 Melville novel 53 Channel island Curt Millerl was not going to be and shooting 17 percent from found her place in the team's 16 Historian Durant 54 Cooperstown attraction happy with me," Pontius said. "I three-point land. puzzle and is fitting quite well. 17 Comet rival 58 Ms. Thurman 18 Comden/Green musical 59 Golf warning ANSWERS just ran back and got a good According to Miller, she's "(Point guard| is now her posi- 20 Legendary Cardinal 60 Deodorant type block, I goes'.. done a good job of taking over tion," Miller said. "She's won it 22 Stan of sax jazz 61 Delano or Alva. e.g. ■ ■: ■ sHn 1 1 /■- v 8
Miller jokingly said that the point position and running through this year's preseason. 23 Pinup's leg 64 Australian lake T .* .■ v|o >■ 1 '. I
1 V N ■ 1 he's told his sophomore point the offense. Last night's perfor- She had good experience 24 Rainout remedy 65 Jose's January I 'i • ■ .'. i i ' .'. I ■ ■ ■ •: B V couldn't jump over a Sunday "She really ran the show- it's her team." 28 Gunky stuff 68 Impertinent i | B '. - ■ 1 1 fi 29 Extras 69 Ex-Georgia senator Miller u -1 ' 1 » < 1 V 31 and file 70 Erotic 3 " i" a 3 '1 I '. H v 33 Daughter of Tom Cruise ■ '■ a 1 1 ■< s - '.
■ N "Fvery season is a new season," 45 players who dress for games. 36 Discomfit ■ 1 n V > 0 1 » 1 ■ V V n 3 V he said. "It doesn't matter what "ft I'm going to get involved 37 University in South Bend 1 .'. i -> ':. d - .'. v .■ I SAVAGE 40 Fur merchant John Jacob .'. 'J 1 i '» 1 i t •• n ,\ you did last year. It doesn't matter in those decisions." Savage said, V V t -". .■< 3 1 i N ,m, V i From Page 6 43 Color changer what you're planning on doing "then 1 may as well put a headset i ■i I u vHo 0 .■- oHo • i 1 When you watch the tape, we next year. It matters what you're on and double my salary." l i N V «U' 1 I oH« V i y have more than enough ability to doing today." Savstgc insists he and (fennel compete in this league." Savage caused a stir last week have a scJid working relationship 1432 E. Wooster. BG Savage cited injuries, dropped when he seemed to distance and disagreements are common (419) 352-4663 passes and inconsistency for a himself from Crennel. During a in the NIL delivery available - season he described as "difficult." radio interview. Savage pointed "We're definitely on ihn same I le hopes the younger players out his responsibility was the page." Savage said. "We work weii Hours: Ham - 9pm Monday- Saturday take away something from the 53-man roster and it was up to together. Romeo and I have a PASTA & SUBS Delivery Ham 9pm Monday - Saturday team's regression. Crennel and his staff to utilize the good relationship."
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PIRATE ATTACK: An Omani citizen views the 600-foot long M/S Nautica. left, as it sails near traditional Omani boats and prepares for a daylong port stop in the Omani capital of Muscat yesterday. Aggressive pirates fire at luxury cruise liner near Somalia
By Sebastian Abbot more aggressive, viewing surprise that they attacked us, The cruise liner was traveling The Associated Press almost any ship on the water and they did fire shots." from Rome to Singapore, a route StMSTIANWOUZA APPHOtO as a potential target. But the In about 100 attacks on ships that most directly must pass MUMBAI SHOOTING: In tins NOT 26 lile pholo. a gunman identified by poke as A|mal MUSCAT, Oman — Passengers attack lasted only five min- off the Somali coast this year, through the dangerous strait Amir Kasab walks through the Chatrapathi Sivaji Terminal railway station in Mumbai. India. on a luxury cruise liner utes and the ship with about 40 vessels have been hijacked. between Somalia and Yemen. attacked by pirates in the 650 passengers and 400 crew Thirteen ships remain in the During the assault, pirates dangerous waters between members on board sped away hands of pirates along with fired eight rifle shots at the Interrogation reveals horrifying evidence Yemen and Somalia said yes- quickly and was not seized. more than 250 crew members ship, according to its operator, terday they were surprised by "We didn't think they would including a Saudi supertanker Oceania Cruises, Inc. But the By Ramola T.ilw.ir B.id.im India has blamed the banned the assailants' boldness and be cheeky enough to attack a filled with $100 million worth captain ordered passengers The Associated Press Pakistan-based extremist group described hearing the "Pop! cruise ship," Wendy Armitage, of crude and a Ukrainian ship inside and accelerated quickly, Uishkar-e-Taiba for the carnage. Pop! Pop!" of the pirates' rifles of Wellington, New Zealand, loaded with 33 battle tanks. leaving the pirates far behind in MUMBAI, India — The only But in an interview on CNN's firing at the ship. told The Associated Press short- International warships their 20- to 30-foot speedboats. gunman captured during the "larry King live," Pakistan's presi- Sunday's attack on the near- ly after disembarking the ship patrol the area and have cre- "I couldn't see them shoot- terror attack on Mumbai says he dent, Asif Ali Zardari, expressed ly 600-foot long American- for a daylong port stop in the ated a security corridor in the ing, but 1 heard them hitting was promised that his impover- skepticism that the man in cus- operated M/S Nautica in the Omani capital of Muscat. region under a U.S.-led initia- the ship, 'Pop! Pop! Pop!'" said ished family would get $1,250 tody is a Pakistani citizen. Gulf of Aden was the latest evi- "It was very minor really," she tive, but attacks on shipping Clyde Thornburg, on vacation if he died fighting for militant According to the Indian security dence that pirates have grown said of the attack. "But it was a have not abated. from his home in Bend, Ore. Klam. security officials said officials, Kasab was a day laborer, jjesterday. like one of his brothers, before join- . The captive, 21-year-old Ajmal ing Lashkar. He recounted being Amii Kasab, is from Faridkot told diat if he was "shaheed" — or Russian warship to pass through Panama Canal for first time since WW village in the Punjab region of "martyred" — his family would Pakistan, according to the two receive 100,000 Pakistani rupees, By Juan Zamorano the Russian Navy announced it Eastern Europe," and has little think tank in Washington Indian officials, who spoke on or about SI ,250, they said. The Associated Press would visit "the Rodman naval military purpose, said Adam U.S. officials have expressed no Condition of anonymity because Kasab said that he and the nine base" — a name that the host Isacson, an analyst for the concern over the visit — continu- they were not authorized to pub- gunmen killed during the attack PANAMA CITY, Panama—Russia nadon, Panama has not used Washington-based Center for ing a stance they took when the licly discuss details gleaned dur- were hand-picked for the Mumbai said yesterday it is sending a war- since taking over the base from International Policy. ship earlier participated in joint ing a week of interrogation. rampage after intensive Lashkar ship through the Panama Canal the United States in 1999. Russia, like the United exercises with Venezuela's navy, Kasab was arrested hours after training, the officials said. for the first time since World War The destroyer Admiral States, already has ports with which concluded Monday. thethree-day rampage beganihe Hctoldpolicethatafterlanding II, a short journey loaded with Chabanenko is scheduled to access to both the Atlantic and Venezuelan President Hugo night of Nov. 26. Photographs of by boat in Mumbai, the attackers symbolic weight: the destroyer enter the Panama Canal tomor- Pacific oceans. Chavez, who campaigns against the young man walking calmly split into two-man teams. Kasab will dock at a former U.S. naval row nii ii iiniJ: and arrive late in "Sending a destroyer through US. influence in the hemisphere, through Mumbai's main train and another gunman, Ismail base, showcasing Russia's growing the day at what Panama calls the the Panama Canal obviously has invited the Admiral Chabanenko station — assault rifle in hand — Khan, tooka taxi from the water- influence in the region. Balboa Naval Base. a lot of symbolic significance and the nuclear-powered missile have made him a symbol of the front to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Russia appears to be relishing "It is a sort of tit-for-tat for (and| this is primarily symbol- cruiser Peter the Great to join the attacks that killed 171 people, Terminus, where they killed 54 the idea of stopping at what was Russia's perception of U.S. med- ism," said analyst Michael Shifter exercises, adding to his growing including 26 foreigners. people before fleeing. long a symbol ofl) .S. global power; dling in Georgia, Ukraine and of the Inter-American Dialogue military ties with the Kremlin.
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December 4 20O811 Make yuletide love, not war during the Christmas season By Taylor Kas singer sled on the side of the road, you do not celebrate Christmas, have which is so pervasive that is has be obvious to anyone who studies U-wire can't help but slow down and watch some right to be a little weirded even seeped its way into the name the history of the holiday season. in morbid fascination as you drive out when someone wishes them a ofthe season. Celebrations near the start of win- There are many things in this world by. Merry Christmas, just as non-Jews In all other respects, Christmas ter originated in pagan societies worthy of being fought over. But First of all, let's get one thing have a right to be a little weirded is mostly a traditional Western holi- long before Christianity. Christmas is not one of them. straight. Either Christmas has a out when someone wishes them a day that has become completely More importantly, pretty much Ideologues on both sides of the great deal to do with Christianity Happy Chanukah, and so on. secularized and commercialized every Biblical scholar agrees that political fence have taken up arms or it doesn't. On the other hand, maybe it's a over the years. Of course, since the Gospels do not suggest that in a "war on Christmas," further- Christmas may be a sacred holiday that has basically nothing Christmas is secular, no one has Christ was born in December. * ing a conflict which promises to Christian holiday that exists solely to do with Christianity except that any real right to be offended by its lesus simply is not the reason provide continued stupidity for us to glorify the birth of lesus Christ; in a number of people have arbitrarily celebration. for the season; some might argue all. But like a wrecked car — or, if that case, it seems like people who decided to celebrate the birth of That the latter description of lesus is a reason not to have the you prefer, a demolished Christmas aren't Christians, and who therefore lesus Christ at this time, a tradition Christmas is the correct one should season at all. •••••• .y.'.v••••• Remember those in need .V.V.V.V Travis Schulza U-wire Now that my favorite holiday has passed, it seems all eyes are turned •••••••• to that cultural juggernaut of Dec. 25. The first fatality is already in. A temporary Wal-Mart worker was •••••••• trampled by a Black Friday crowd drunk on Christmas's materialistic fervor. This incident is all too representa- tive of the gift-oriented culture that has undermined the spirit of good will and made me despise the holi- day season. This is a culture that I. along •itnuiutiitNitsmiinuititttaiiitti::;:!!!!!:::::. with most middle-class children in America, participated in for most of my life. arts extravaganza Hopefully, most of us, being col- a celebration of excellence In the arts lege students, are past the point where we expect extravagant gifts fine arts center, BGSU from our parents. I would even december 5,2008 expect most Ohio State students to 6-10pm say that they enjoy giving gifts more than receiving them. The problem is that we gener- ••• ally give to friends and family or boyfriends and girlfriends - people that generally don't need anything material from us or anyone else. school of art Often the neediest in our society go overlooked. Now, I am not saying college of musical arts that we should stop giving gifts to those we care about most, but we department of theatre and film should remember to think about those most in need during the holi- BGSU days. 12 Thursday. 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