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Miranda Bond cling program, health services, account. I le is working to get the money Chris Dalton, Senior Vice gained. Students also benefit REPORTED recreational sport fees and While intercollegiate athletics more evenly distributed. President for Finance and from this fee because they are Students looking at their other services. receives the greatest amount of "A huge portion of the stu- Administration, justifies the not charged at the gate to Bursar bill may sec that they are The debt services, deprecia- money, 39.9 percent, the dent general fee goes toward large distribution of funds for attend sporting events. paying a general fee to the tion and insurance category Student Union receives 13.9 athletics and auxiliary services. intercollegiate athletics because Students who live beyond a University. Many students, receives the second largest percent, the second highest I see the purpose, but I don't see the University competes in 50 mile commuting distance including Josh Kontak; USG amount of money, $161.64. This amount of funds. $18.24. 3.07 that such a huge concentration Division I athletics which pay a $226 general fee. $161.64 president, are asking where money is used to maintain the percent of the general fee goes needs to go toward it," said requires participation .in a set of this money still goes toward this money is going. Union, field house, ice arena, toward student organizations, Kontak. "The student general number of sports. The Debt services, depreciation and If you attend the University health center, recreational facil- activities and the budget com- fee should serve all students." University is also required to insurance. $57.58 goes toward and live within 50 miles, you are ity and for student services and mittee. Included in this, stu- Kontak will be making a pre- offer a set number of scholar- auxiliary programs and student being charged $594 for general infrastructure. dents arc paying $.06 to Alpha sentation to the budgetary ships. services. These students arc fees. As a part of the general The rest of the money is dis- Phi Omega, $. 18 for the fencing committee where he plans to "The major item of expenses admitted free of charge to fee, you are paying S237.17 for persed as follows; $ 18.24 goes to club, $.12 to Habitat for advocate on behalf of what he in the athletics budget is grant- sporting events as well. intercollegiate athletics. the student budget committee, Humanity and other miscella- believes will benefit students in-aid. These are for the schol- Anyone wishing to see the The general fee is broken $2.26 is used for student publi- neous groups to cover equip- the most. Right now he is work- arships provided to the ath- complete report of the general down into sub-categories that cations, $1.60 goes to the golf ment. ing alone to address this issue letes," said Dalton. fee break down can find it include; $407.41 for student ser- course, $ 1.13 is used for student Josh Kontak, USG President, (hat he sees as a problem. He He also said that athletics online under the office of bud- vices and auxiliary programs, life and $1.72 goes into the stu- is concerned about the distrib- said that he may enlist the help generates around $4 million in geting- student general fee. that includes the intercollegiate dent program enhancement ution of the general fee money. of the student senate. ticket sales and in other revenue athletic fee along with the recy-
"When you quit smoking, you help reduce a lot of other health problems, not just cancer BGband and quitting helps out immune system." DANCED AGAIN members BARBARA HOFFMAN, COORDINATOR OF STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES in opera Smokeout with Pros By Allison Halco CMVUS NEWS EWO* This weekend the Toledo Opera will feature a unique 3uitfora group of actors — college stu- dents. Twelve Bowling Green stu- dents will take part in the opera's performance of "I.a boheme". The students, in full costume, ay, never will play members of a band and march across the stage in a cele- bration scene at the end of the second act. The part will not be too difficult to play for the stu- dents, as they are all members of look back the concert and marching bands at the University. ByMmdyVanHouten and a straw |to keep smokers' IEPOITEI "We think it's a wonderful mouths busy and away from cig- opportunity for the students to Today thousands of Americans arettes] and a rubber band work with professionals," Bruce Ismokers' can where it to remind across the United States will go Moss, University marching band "cold turkey" for one day in cele- themselves not to smoke] among director, said. "The students are other items. bration of the Great American really excited about it." Smokeout. The American Cancer The Great American Smokeout The opera is also endiusiastic Society sponsors the Great originated in 1971 when Arthur R about the new partnership. American Smokeout each Mullaney, a Massachusetts, resi- "We love to partner with local November to help smokers quit dent asked people to give up smoking for a day and donate the organizations and are really smoking for one day in hopes that excited about it," Renay Conlin, they will quit forever. money they would have spent on general director of the Toledo tobacco to a local high school. Locally the Wellness Opera, said. Connection and the Wood The idea caught on and on Nov. This is the first time band 18, 1976, the California Division County Office of the American members and the Toledo Opera Cancer Society are doing their of the American Cancer Society have combined efforts on a per- prompted nearly one million pan to help students and resi- formance. dents of Bowling Green to break smokers to quit smoking for a "We've had a long history day, that event marked the first romBlniBGNem the habit — at least for one day. working with students from "We (the Wellness Connection Smokeout. MORALE IS UP: Morale Captains practice the line dance during Dance Marathon's overall meeting last Bowling Green State University, staff] hope students encourage "When you quit smoking you their friends to quit smoking," help reduce a lot of other health night in the Union Ballroom. All participants in the eighth annual marathon, set for March, met at the Barbara Hoffman, health promo- problems, not just cancer and last night to gear up for the spring Dush. OPERA, PAGE 2 tion coordinator of Student quitting helps out your immune Health Services, said. Hoffman system," Hoffman said. said the Wellness Connection has Tobacco use can cause lung been encouraging RAs through- and other cancers, heart, mouth, out the month of November to gum and respiratory disease, skin encourage their residents that wrinkles, yellowing of the finger- smoke to quit s. RAs posted signs nails and other health problems. called Stall Talks every month in Smoking causes one in three can- cer deaths. According to the Center offers stress relief tips the bathrooms of Resident Halls. This issue's information focused American Cancer Society, an esti- on smoking and the Great mated 46 million adults smoke in By Monica Frost age the stress that may come from living independently at the cause holiday stress. "We may American Smokeout. the United States. REPORTER with the holidays. The workshop University to returning home. not have the money to buy the The Wood County Office of the The Wellness Connection staff Although the holidays can be will be from 5-6 p.m. in the "The transition from school to gifts we want to buy, and some- will be passing out Great American Cancer Society will be Counseling Center, which is home, even if it is a good transi- times parents are in the same sit- handing out newsletters today to an exciting time, the combina- American Smokeout Survival Kits tion of finals week, returning located in Saddelmire. Students tion, it is still stressful," uation," she said. today horn 11 am to 2 p.m. in the local businesses about the Great can call the Counseling Center to Davenport said. Images in holiday media may American Smokeout. For more home and needing to purchase lobby of the student union and presents is enough to stress out register to attend. Davenport also said students also lead society to anticipate a students can also stop by the information about the Great even the most well-organized The holidays can be stressful may experience holiday stress if picture-perfect holiday. "For Wellness Connection in the American Smokeout or on how to student. for students for numerous rea- they are unable to return home many of us, those perfect images Student Health Services building quit smoking, contact the Tomorrow the University sons, Rebecca Davenport, a for the holidays or if snidents don't ring true," Davenport said. to pick up a kit. The kits include Wellness Connection at 419-372- Counseling Center will hold a University counseling psycholo- have strained relationships with The workshop will focus on information about smoking and 9355 or the American Cancer gist said. One cause of stress for family. Society at http://www.cancer.org workshop that provides students how to quit smoking gum, candy with suggestions on how to man- students may be the transition Financial concerns may also STRESS, PAGE 2
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STRESS. FROM PAGE 1 think finals can be a set-up to a Walch said budgeting time can Prove to us that decorating just isn't build-up of tension. Students are help students reduce holiday relaxation techniques that teach coming into the holidays very stress. "Study for finals early and students to manage stress by exhausted, sometimes being with start your shopping early," Walch for holidays! focusing on the "here and now." family can be recharging and for said. These relaxation techniques will some of us it's not recharging," Despite the stress the holidays Live off campus? Think your place has the best decor in Winners will receive town? include breathing exercises and Davenport said. can bring, they can be a wonder- Enter our contest for the best decorated place in BG and you visualization. Students can enjoy Students, Katie Horton, a senior ful and happy time, Davenport gift certificates for as might see it featured in our Off-Campus Housing Guide Dec. 2. the holidays and reduce stress by and business major, and Emily said. The key, however, is making much as $50 to the Whatever makes your place stand out—posters, furniture, "slowing down and being in the Walch, a junior and human the holidays work in each individ- lights, murals etc.—we want to sec it! moment," Davenport said. resource management major, can ual's picture with their particular University Bookstore! To participate, submit the entry form l>elow with 2-3 color "1 think that often we live for identify- with the stress that some- make-up of relationships, ehotos to 210 West Hall ore-mail photos with the information once this is over, I'll be happy,'" times comes along with the holi- Davenport said. "low to: the news^bgncws.com by Iriday at 5 p.m. Davenport said. "Once finals are days. Editor's Note: The Counseling Winners will receive gift certificates from trie University over, once I am home..." "I think the holidays arc stress- Center will also hold a workshop Bookstore. 1st- $50,2nd-S30,3rd-$20. Many students start off their ful because we have finals and we titled "Coping with Test Anxiety to holidays on a stressful note by don't get home until right before Conquer Finals" on Dec. 3, from coming away from a week of hard Christmas," Horton said, "and 3-4 p.m. in the Counseling Center. NAME: studying and a lack of sleep. then it's time to do holiday shop- "There is so much stress associat- ping and you don't have any ed with finals," Davenport said. "I money." ADDRESS:
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Wednesday: Officer checked out a male sub- the contents were missing. Julia Dennis. Bowling Green, was ject that had been sitting in his The city police department cited for disobeying a traffic control vehicle for more than two hours. requested an officer check for device on East Wooster Street and A resident of Offenhauer West injuries at an accident at the inter- Mercer Road reported another resident acted section of Clough street and Troup Complainant reported a improperly towards her. avenue. There were no injuries and University vehicle was damaged Complainant reported that some- the officer stood by until a city unit while parked at the Reed Street, one stole her bookbag from Chily's. arrived. warehouse The book bag was later found but Michael J. Cavallaro. Bowling Opera is first in partnerships Green, was cited for passing within 100 feet of an intersection. Elliot Cook, Bowling Green, and OPERA. FROM PAGE 1 rations with all music groups in University students, will be per- livgljifxttva Uaily Tip, Carol Heckman's, Bowling Green, Toledo," he said. University formed at the Valentine Theatre were involved in an accident in Lot but mostly with singers," Conlin bands have worked with the this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 H. Heckman vehicle struck the Cook said. "This is an extension of Toledo Symphony in the past. p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. For Registration begins today for the vehicle when she was attempting to that collaboration." According to Conlin, about ticket information, call the Freshman Class for Spring 2004 park. Moss sees the opportunity as 27,000 people are expected to Toledo Opera at 1419) 255-7464. James David Jackson, Detroit, the beginning of a series of sim- attend this weekend's perfor- Mich,, was cited for passing within ilar partnerships. mances. Sponsored by Advising Network 100 feet of an intersection "We hope for future collabo- "La boheme", featuring 2003-2004 ^^^ ■ CAMPUS PHONE ^F^HOUSES! BOOKS ARE HERE! ^ CLOSE TO CAMPUS May & August Check out the valuable Leases Available coupons inside! Call 352-9392 for current listing @ THE INFORMATION DESK These houses won't last long Bowen-Thompson Student Union Call TODAY! Off-Campus Students Pick Yours Up Today! FROBOSE RENTALS Don't Throw Them Out! Recycle Your Used Batteries!
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"It's just a miracle."
Peachtree Comers, Ga., resident KRISTIN CONNOR, on her 2-year-old son's deadly tumor, which vanished on the eve of surgery, surprising doctors. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PEOPLE University students need to "wake up" sidered. After all, only silly and tions such as a German Club or ON THE STREET Mixing ethics, old-fashioned people think French Club in order to share things like that. their common culture. What do you think of advance, to clear the path sex problematic Finally, Mr. Hubert is tired of However, to call it a Caucasian charges against somewhat before embarking on folks like me attacking the act of ( luh is absurd and ignorant the next part of the journey. Mkheal Jackson? Street magician David Blaine for society sex itself. Instead, he says, we Whites have no merits to bond Opinion Columnist should examine the ethics of a with one another based solely on stresses the value of remaining In his letter to the editor, Heith society that, among other things, their race, because, to me, that is conscious of the wonder of our Hubert writes, "Imagine my sur- objectifies people. racist. "Wake up! Wake up! Wake life and worid every day. We can prise when I found out that a I have made no attack on the However, there is nothing up!" These are the famous last take so much for granted that, University graduate student con- act of sex, but on the way our wrong with people of common words of Laurence Fishburne's when truly looked at, is found to siders the act of rape as consen- society has cheapened it. European ancestry unifying. But character in Spike Lee's classic be quite amazing. sual sex." Mr. Hubert is right, though, to calling it a White Student Union film "School Daze." Those Wake up. Every day, take a Imagine mine when I saw how worry about treating people as is not only degrading and a words resounded through the moment and look at what is inaccurately Mr. Hubert por- objects, but the kind of educa- mockery of organizations such as audience's mind like they do going on around you. Notice the trayed my position. I do not con- tion this campus offers does BSU and LSU but it is simply CATHERINE BALAS now: with an urgency that dis- leaves in the trees and on the turbs me. This campus needs to ground. Notice the changing sider the act of rape to be con- nothing to address this problem. wrong. SENIOR, PUBLIC Sex is treated as something casu- Blacks, latinos and other wake up. colors and energies. Notice the sensual sex. We are a city full of sleep- What I said was our society al and recreational, when it is in minority groups had to struggle RELATIONS squirrels darting about the considers consent given while fact a deeply emotional and per- and fight against racial discrimi- walkers, resigned to the routine grass, looking for their lunch. sonal thing. "I think he is gross." of our daily pursuits, and it has Notice the group to your left intoxicated to still count as con- nation and continue to do so cast an alarmingly dreary shad- sent This is not a matter of what As a result other people everyday. Therefore, it is sharing a great laugh. Notice is legal, and so the Ohio Revised become mere resources for the absolutely necessary that they ow over our lives. Don't believe that you can walk, or that you satisfaction of our sexual me? Look around on any given can see, or that you have the Code or University policies are form organizations and commu- day. lust sit on a bench or in the quite irrelevant here. This is a appetites, left to sort out the nities that work to fight against opportunity to learn something emotional aftermath on their Union and watch the mass of niillions will never team, or matter of what students think, or discriminatory practices. zombies cany their backpacks rather, how they behave. own. It is as if we had just gotten Do slavery, jim Crow Laws, even hear of. Notice the fact that together to play a game of chess. full of books that they think are you can taste the food you're In practice, many students and "block busting" sound famil- a validation for their time spent think very little of taking advan- This is sex the way we practice iar? Organizations and commu- eating, and notice how that it. This is our ethical and value- Ask anyone about their plans makes you feel tage of someone who has been nities were formed to fight for the day. They'll tell you that drinking. I am not talking about rich sex. What a joke. against these discriminatory In short, notice life. Because KIM BERRY they're going to study, or write a getting caught in our routines someone passed out on the floor, practices which is partly why ten page paper for the professor but about someone whose inhi- JOHN MILLIKEN they were eradicated. While these FRESHMAN, can end up in our forgetting to GRADUATE STUDENT that doesn't know what s/he is bitions have been lowered such practices have been deemed INTERIOR DESIGN doing. They'll tell you that live. Put your books down for a that he or she is willing to do unacceptable, minorities still they're going to the movies, or moment and decide for yourself what he or she would probably continue to experience discrimi- "He shouldn't have to the Rec, or to the bar or to what really matters to you in not do while sober. I was obvi- A "Caucasian nation and unequal treatment. life. special priviledges bed. And they'll tell you this and ously not advocating this in my So, until we are truly all equal expect you to understand the Decide if you're happy with letter, but pointing to it as evi- Club" would be not only in the eyes of the law because he is famous." misery of their plight. what you came up with. And dence of how little sexual con- but in each others eyes then it is We are college students, after when you're satisfied, put that at duct is guided by ethics. unnecessary vital that minority groups unite all. We pav good money to do all the top of your list of priorities, Mr. Hubert does not find this based solely on their race. this work and go through these and don't let daily trials take last point convincing. He thinks The question was posed as to Look at groups which repre- routines, because that's what precedence over that Because that the education provided on why it is OK for organizations sent women or homosexuals, college students do whenever those daily problems campus about safe sex and sexu- such as Black Student Union and their purpose in uniting is to We live comfonably in our lit- pass, we are still left with our- al assault prevention "prove(s) Latino Student Union to exist. I fight against discrimination, tle university bubble of exis- selves and the responsibility for that this campus is committed to want to first answer this question which they face as the minority. tence and think everything is our own lives. educating its students about eth- by looking at the word "minori- Dr. Martin Luther King did fine, or at least that everything is We hurt ourselves by allowing ical and value-rich sex." In fact, it indeed dream of a society where the desires of others to dictate ty-" PARISA GHAHREMANI how it is supposed to be. And proves just the opposite. Groups such as Blacks, Latinos people were judged not on the we don't even realize that life is our experience of life. Maybe The message that comes and Asians are minorities in a color of their skin but by the con- SOPHOMORE, passing us by, and that we are you'll say that your parents across to students is that the only "white America" therefore it is tent of their character. Therefore, TELECOMMUNICATIONS sleepwalking through it made you come, or that you consideration relevant to the necessary for them to unite in don't you think he would have We think that this will last don't like your classes or maybe decision to have sex is whether order to feel part of a larger com- supported organizations and "His accusers and the until graduation, when we leap your life just sucks. That does or not it is "safe." Safe sex means munity. These organizations are communities such as BSU and into the "real" world, and we'll not mean there is not an oppor- consensual sex while wearing a in place to allow students of the LSU which worked to achieve media just want his magically come alive with a tunity to have a great time. That condom. The fact that there same ethnic background to bond this goal? money." vitality that will justify the mis- doesn't mean that there isn't might be moral reasons to and share their culture. With this ery of our last four or five years. something valuable to learn, or abstain from sex even in these in mind Caucasian students MEHERET KASSA Unfortunately, that Ls an illu- that there isn't always a reason circumstances is not even con- should feel free to form organiza- STUDENT sion. to smile. We, in our university bubble, There is always misery when actually have an advantage over we look for it, and there is those already caught in the day always joy when we let it in. to day trials of survivaL That's So wake up. Wake up and see right — survival. Not living the sun. Wake up and know that Our advantage is that we have you have another day to live the opportunity to set the tone and leave your mark on the CODY MARSHALL and pace of our lives in world. And then go to class. SOPHOMORE, ENIV SCIENCE Would you like to express your opinion? "He's bad. You know it." 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WEBMASTER Bengals BROWNS: GREEN IN HOSPITAL AFTER STABBING INCIDENT; PAGE 6 weary of THURSDAY November 20, three 2003 game www.bgnews.com/sports road trip BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY By Jot Kay THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CINCINNATI — The playoffs are a possibility, the fans are back and the home-field advantage has kicked in. The last thing the Volleyball Cincinnati Bengals want to do right now is hit the road. It's the last place where they still turn into the Bungles. By winning their last four home games, the Bengals 15-51 ends season have moved into a first-place tie with Baltimore atop the AFC North. They've overcome a lot of bad habits to move into con- tention, and have to break one big one to stay there. with loss Their next three games are on the road, a place where they ByEHiorlSchreiner Susie Norris led the team almost never win. SPORTS REPORTER with 22 digs and 15 kills. "You couldn't have picked a The Bowling Green volley- Dana Chapman and worse time to go on the road," ball team learned the lesson Samantha Rennau both had comerback Artrell Hawkins said. that sometimes your best just solid performances with 13 "It's not been a good road team, isn't good enough. Only they digs a piece and Nadia and these next three games aren't learned it the hard way. Bedricky had an impressive going to be easy. By no means do The Falcons fell in four outing with 10 digs. we have it made." matches to a strong Eastern "Sam and Susie had good The three-week jaunt starts Michigan squad that brought nights," Van De Walle said. this weekend in San Diego, the their A-game with them to "Nadia passed very well and site of the first road loss in fran- open the Mid-American Dana Chapman had a good chise history. The 1968 Bengals Conference tournament. night as well. The seniors prob- Ben Swinger 6G News played their inaugural game at "We played good," head ably felt good about their per- BOLD LEAD IN: Taylor Twite makes a play on the ball at a recent home game. BG's season ended on San Diego and lost 29-13. coach Denise Van De Walle formances." Tuesday after losing in four matches to Eastern Michigan in the first round of the Mid-American They've never mastered the said. "Eastern just played bet- The team also got solid per- ter." formances from Taylor Twite, Conference tournament. long trip. Cincinnati is 6-25 over- The Falcons would have high who was recendy named hon- all in California, including 4-9 in points and low points through- orable mention All-MAC and Eagles. The high level of play hit better shots and blocked "We signed four kids and San Diego. The Bengals have out the match which had Chrissy Gothke who would tie played two games out West this from EMU would lead to disap- the ball more." another committed to walk scores of 24-30, 26-30, 30-28 Norris for the team lead in digs pointment for the Falcons. But the team knows they still season and lost both — in on," Van De Walle said. "And and 21-30. with 22. "My dream and goal was to have a bright future ahead of our six returning players are Oakland and Arizona It was the Falcon seniors that Even all of the stellar perfor- go to Muncic |for the MAC them with six returnees for solid. But it is always hard to "The flight, the time change, led them onto the court with mances weren't enough to tournaments]," Van De Walle next years team on top of five replace seniors." we're playing at a different time strong performances. overcome the efforts of the said. "I just wish we could've new recruits. — there's just a lot of change," Hawkins said. "Then there's the humidity. It's just a whole differ- ent world out there. Guys hate going out there — 1 know I do." California isn't the only place that gives them bad karma They don't travel well, period. New recruits bring The Bengals haven't won more than two road games in a season since 1995. In the last eight years, they've gone 12-48 on the road, with three of those wins over more offense to BG first-year expansion teams. They're 1-3 on the road this By Kevin Shields 2-3 on the year. Foster is the lead- Orieans, Ontario, and is another season. The only victory was in SPORTS REPORTER ing scorer on the team and third big forward at six foot, 184 Cleveland, which means that the Monday, the Falcon hockey leading scorer in the USHL pounds. His team has a 14-4-2 Bengals have yet to win outside team announced the signing of "Alex Foster's name might be record on the year and leads the the state of Ohio this year. two recruits for next season. Alex familiar in that his dad, Dwight CJHL It's a huge hurdle for all of Foster along with lonathan Foster, was a long time NHL play- "Jonathan Matsumoto is those high hopes. The next two Matsumoto will be two newcom- er for Boston and Detroit," another good-sized player that weeks bring trips to Pittsburgh ers to the team and head coach Paluch said. "Alex brings a good moves well and has great creativ- and Baltimore for a pair of divi- Scott Paluch is excited about game, he is a good sized player ity in the offensive end," Paluch sion games that could well deter- their arrival. that skates really well and has the said. "He has top-notch offensive mine their season. "We're pretty excited that both ability to score a lot of goals at a intelligence with the ability to "Wfe're 1 -3 on the road, and we Alex Foster and Jonathan high level. He is among the scor- play strong and make plays." know the reasons we're 1-3," Matsumoto are going to be ing leaders in die United States These two signees will join a Falcons next year," Paluch said. Hockey League right now and is a good crop of freshmen that were receiver Chad lohnson said. Foster is a 6-foot-1-inch, 190 very good addition to our squad." brought in this season by Paluch "We're going to correct those, go pound forward from Canton, Matsumoto is a forward also and his staff in trying to get the out on the Wjst Coast and show Mich., who is currently playing and is in his first year with the program back on track. With the people we're for real." for the Danville Wings of the Cumberiand Grads of the Central new hockey offices and advance- First-year coach Marvin Lewis United States Hockey League. It's lunior A Hockey League. He is ments at the Ice Arena, more has tried to help his team by fly- his second season with the team currendy leading all rookies in good recruits are choosing BG ing out a day earlier. Instead of and in only 16 games this season the league with 24 points includ- now. leaving the day before a West he has 21 points including 13 ing 10 goals in only 17 games this lonathan Sigalet was recruited Coast game, he has them leave Ben Swangtf BG News goals. Last season he had nine season. heavily last season by just about on Friday, giving the players MAKING A MOVE: Jonathan Slgalet, one of BG's big recruits goals and 18 assists for 27 points Before playing with the Grads, every college hockey team, but he turned down everyone to play more time to get acclimated. last year, moves the puck down the ice in a game earlier this in 43 games. he was invited to try out for the Danville is the top team in the 2002 Team Ontario Under-17 season. The Falcons recently signed two more heavily-recruited BENGALS, PAGE 6 East Division with a record of 11 - training camp. He hails from RECRUITS. PAGE 6 players. Coaches highlight of rivalry 14-year old set By Larry Lage Miami of Ohio ceeded him. "And for the first and said: "Because I couldn't go for 3." THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Seven times, both teams were only time, it was as much about Schembechler then took over for pro soccer ANN ARBOR. — Bo in the Top 10 for what can simply the coaches as it was about the at Michigan and shocked No 1 be referred to as "The Game" game. Ohio State 24-12 in his first meet- By Ronald Blum you're old enough," Adu said Schembechler swivels in his chair IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS to the right and smiles at a picture The Wolverines snapped Ohio "Bo and Woody were very close ing yesterday, a day after signing of him and Woody Hayes, then State's 22-game winning streak in because Bo played for Woody at "Going for 2 points in '68 may NEW YORK — Like millions with Major League Soccer. "If chuckles as he points at their 1969 and ended the top-ranked Miami of Ohio, then coached have been the best thing Woody of other kids, Freddy Adu will be you feel like you're ready to go, bobblehead dolls on his desk. Buckeyes' hopes of a second con- with him at Ohio State. But their ever did for us and the driven to soccer practice by his hey, give it a shot" "I love that guy," Schembechler secutive national championship. friendship was put on hold when Schembechler era," Mandich mom next spring. Not much He'll start his career with DC says. The Buckeyes gave Michigan its Bo took the Michigan job says. "It infuriated us and was a else is ordinary about this 14- United, hoping to earn a place Woody and Bo. only loss in 1970,1972 and 1974. because it was the protege huge spark for Bo's new pro- year-old phenom. in the starting lineup and play Bo and Woody. A tie in 1973 spoiled both teams' against mentor." gram" Sure, he loves to listen to rap- his way onto the U.S. team for The teams they coached — perfect seasons, leaving them 10- Schembechler leans forward Mandich says beating the pers Eminem and 50 Cent, has the 2006 World Cup, which Ohio State and Michigan—meet 0-1 with Ohio State going to the and in his familiar gravelly voice Buckeyes in 1969 was "the most posters of David Beckham and starts a week after his 17th for the 100th time Saturday, and Rose Bowl. says: "It doesn't get any better thrilling experience of my life," Maradona in his room and lists birthday. the 10 games featuring Hayes Before and after Hayes and than that, does it?" ■ even though he went on to win "Lord of the Rings" as his "I like to think of myself as and Schembechler are the high- Schembechler led the two storied For Jim Mandich, it didn't. three Super Bowls, including one favorite movie. having a pretty good chance," light of the series. programs, Big Ten titles and Rose Mandich experienced the with the 1972 Miami Dolphins, But no other teenage soccer he said. The Buckeyes or Wolverines Bowl berths often have been at most-humiliating moment of his still the only undefeated team in player will make hundreds of Already, MLS is ready for were in the Rose Bowl each year slake. But those coaches added career — and the best — at NFL history. thousands of dollars in the Freddy. His new team's opener the mentor and student dueled extra drama Michigan in 1968 and 1969. "It's not even close," Mandich United States and has been on April 3 will be televised for a win in one of college foot- "It was a very personal rivalry," Ohio State beat the Wolverines says. "It was the signature event called everything from the next nationally by ABC What view- ball's greatest rivalries from 1969- says former Ohio State coach 50-14 in 1968. When Hayes was Pele to the LeBron James of MLS. 78. Hayes went 5-4-1 against the Earle Bruce, who played for asked why he went for a 2-point WOODY AND BO, PAGE 6 PHENOM.PAGE 6 coach who played for him at Hayes, coached for him and suc- conversion late in the game, he "If you're good enough, GniN0NMACTIONATWWW.BGHEW.C(JryVSPORTS 6 Thursday. November 20,2003 SPORTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM Cincy Browns' Green in hospital trys to baby girl. exception and permit the club to By Tom Withers Turner said Green was treated help Green deal with his prob- IH! ASSOCIATED PRESS at St. lohn before being trans- lems and aid his recovery. BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland ferred to MetroHealth Medical Policy had not been league offi- end Browns running back William Center in Cleveland. cials and did not know if Lemer's Green sustained a puncture The player's sports utility vehi- hospital visit was a violation. wound to his back yesterday fol- cle was impounded, police have If Green is healthy, Policy said lowing a possible domestic dis- sealed his home and applied for the player wiU be welcomed back road pute in his home. search warrants for Green's house to the Browns once his suspen- Green, currently under sus- and vehicle. sion ends. pension for violating the NFLs Turner said Green was being Policy was asked how much substance abuse program, was "somewhat" cooperative. patience do the Browns have losing cut after an incident with "He's answering some of our with Green. "domestic overtones", team pres- questions, but not all of them," "We go as long as we can BENGALS, FROM PAGE 5 ident Carmen Policy said. Turner said. unless it becomes obvious there Browns coach Butch Davis said Green told police he was hurt is nothing we can do," Policy said. Also, he's trying lo con- Green was apparently the victim accidentally. Green pleaded not guilty to the vince them that playing far "of a domestic violence crime." "He said it was received when DUI and possession charges and Westlake police Capt. Guy he fell going up a Bight of stairs, his driving license was suspend- away from home is no big ed. He has a pretrial hearing set deal. Turner said Green's fiancee, Asia carrying some items, including a Gray, was being questioned. knife," a police release said. for Dec. 3. He is eligible to play "It's just an away football A hospital spokeswoman said Dec 8 against St. Louis. game," Lewis said yesterday. Turner said police will not classify it as a domestic dispute until a Green asked that no information Green has had a troubled life. "Just go play." person is arrested. be released. He was 12 when his father, a for- During their four-game Green's wound, which police Policy had no details on how mer heroin addict, died of AIDS. winning streak at home, the said was below his left shoulder Green got the wound, but A year later, his mother died after Bengals finally broke their blade, did not require surgery or believed it had been caused by a contracting the disease from her habit of self-destructing in stitches. There was a possibility steak knife. husband. the fourth quarter. The chal- the 23-year-old would be Green was suspended for four While he was at Boston lenge in the next three weeks released later Wednesday, Policy games last week by the NFL for College, Green twice was sus- is to take that same mindset said. violating the league's substance pended for marijuana use. His on the road. Browns owner Randy Lemer abuse policy. The second-year off-field infractions may have In a 23-20 loss in Oakland visited Green in the hospital. back was arrested Oct. 27 on resulted in him sliding to the No. and a 17-14 loss in Arizona Westlake police responded to charges of drunken driving and 16 overall pick in the 2002 draft this season, the Bengals an emergency call from Green's marijuana possession. The despite being the top-rated back failed to take advantage of home yesterday morning from Browns suspended him for the in that year's class. opportunities to pull it out in Gray, who said Green "had cut Nov. 9 game at Kansas City for FoUowing a slow stan last sea- the closing minutes. himself." "conduct detrimental to the son, Green rushed for 887 yards "These next three games An emergency vehicle was sent team," and the league will count and six touchdowns. He gained Tony OrrjikAP Photo will be the telling point of our to Green's residence, but he was that game as part of its suspen- 726 yards in the final seven not there when it arrived. Police sion. games, leading the Browns to IN TROUBLE AGAIN: Police tape lines the home ot Browns' run- season," offensive tackle ning back William Green after he was hospitalized with a stab Willie Anderson said. "If we said Green arrived at St. lohn- Under terms of his league sus- their first playoff appearance wound. go lay an egg in the next three Westshore Hospital in a private pension, Green is not permitted since 1994. games, it will be totally vehicle along with another adult to be at the team's training facility Before his suspension, Green shoulder. breath test, which showed he had rushed for 559 yards and one embarrassing. I don't think it and an infant. and the Browns are not allowed The next day, Green was arrest- a blood alcohol level of 0.165 per- Turner believed Gray drove to have contact with him. touchdown this season, but he will happen." ed just a few hours after leaving cent — more than twice Ohio's Green to the hospital accompa- Policy said the Browns are hop- missed Cleveland's game at New the team's training facility. He legal limit, police said. nied by the couple's 10-week-old ing the league will make an England with a separated right failed a field sobriety test and a 14- year old Bo and Woody s similar Recruits highly sought styles helped make rivalry look to WOODY AND B0, FROM PAGE 5 year-old coach had to be fired rent Michigan coach Uoyd Carr, for such an egregious act. The one of his former assistants. help team PHEN0M.FR0MPAGE5 deputy commissioner Ivan of my life." next morning, Hindman met One of the first images a visi- Gazidis — it's tough to be just Many fans can probably close Hayes in Hayes' hotel room and tor sees after walking through RECRUITS, FROM PAGE 5 ers could see is a boy showing another teenager. their eyes and see Woody and Bo told the coach he could either Schembechler's doorway is a rare speed and skill against "It's been pretty hard, I guess, stalk the sidelines. resign or be fired. picture of Woody and Bo on the for the Falcons and coach men. but I have fun with it," Adu said. Hayes with a scarlet red "O" As the team's flight neared the wall. lust above Schembechler's Much. At 5-foot-8 and 140 pounds, "Sometimes you go out, you on a black baseball hat in a Columbus airport later that day, desk is a photograph of him, Players like Rich Mcloche, the Adu looks too small to be a pro, want to have fun with your white, short-sleeved button- Hayes told his team he would Hayes and Doyt Perry, then top goal scorer on the team this but there's time for him to fill friends and stuff, but you go down shirt and tie. not be back the next season. Bowling Green's coach, in Perry's season, lames Unger, Bryan out. out, people recognize you and Schembechler sporting a maize Bruce, who took over the backyard. Dobek, Dana Hanson, leremy "He's a very graceful athlete. just swarm you, and you've got block "M" on his blue ballcap. team, says Hayes would not "That was the first time Branson, Nick Lang, Bobby His first touch and his vision are to start to give autographs." "They acted exactiy alike," have lost his job if he didn't lose Woody left his house after he got I'ruchnikand MarkVoakesareall outstanding for a player of his Manchester United, Chelsea says John Hicks, who played at his final three games to fired," Schembechler says. "I possible additions year in and age," U.S. national team coach and PSV Eindhoven tried to Ohio State from 1970-73. "They Michigan. had an agenda. I knew we had to year out now. Bruce Arena said. sign him, according to his both grumbled, complained "You can't lose three in a row get Woody to apologize for what I"aluch knows that the pro- Adu, who left Ghana in 1997 agent, Richard Motzkin. But if and cussed all game. And, to Michigan and keep your job he did to that Clemson kid. ... gram is moving in the right direc- and became a U.S. citizen in he had gone to Europe, soccer's everybody loved one or hated at Ohio State, unless you're lohn Woody said, 'Should I apologize tion and the Falcons want to February, was introduced by complicated rules probably the other in Ohio and Cooper," Bruce says, referring to for all the good things I've continue to move up in their MLS at Madison Square would have limited him to a Michigan," the coach Ohio State fired after done?' climb back to the top. The addi- Garden, where the soccer world youth team rather than a top Hayes' successful career the 2000 season with a 2-10-1 "Later, he went back to tion of Foster and Matsumoto gathered 12 years earlier for the club until 2007, when he turns ended in an infamous way after record against Michigan. Columbus to make a speech. will bring even more offensive preliminary draw for the 1994 18. Clemson beat Ohio State in the "In my opinion, Wtoody Hayes Cameras were there because it production, which is what they Worid Cup. In MLS, he can play as soon 1978 Gator Bowl. would not have been fired even was the first time he was in tiie are looking for. He sounds far more mature as DC United thinks he's ready. After Clemson's Charlie after slugging that kid from public eye. He said, 'Bo thinks I "We want to continue to than most 14-year-olds; he's It also allows him to stay at Bauman intercepted a pass and Clemson if he did better against ought to apologize, but Bo does- improve our offensive game and scheduled to finish high school home. was run out of bounds along the Michigan at the end." n't know everything.' That was these two players can really help in March. But when you're "It just gives me chance to be Buckeyes' sideline with 1:59 to Hayes died in 1987, at the age the extent of his apology!" us do that," Paluch said. "Both regarded as the top soccer me, really, be with my family play, Hayes grabbed him of 74. One of the warmest trib- Schembechler roars with were heavily-recruited players prospect in America — the and just be a normal kid," he around the collar and threw a utes was from Schembechler, laughter as he leans back in his that we are happy to have com- world, according to MLS said. punch. Hayes was restrained who said he could never repay seat and grins. ing to Bowling Green." and Bauman was pulled away. all die things Hayes taught him. "Woody was the best," he Ihe Falcons, who are improv- Ohio State President Harold Schembechler, 74, has an says. ing and continuing to turn things Enarson and athletic director office on campus in a building around will play at Cornell Friday www.BGNews.com Hugh Hindman met late into named after him — at 7 p.m„ then head to Colgate Highland the night and decided the 65- Schembechler Hall — near cur- for a 3 p.m. face-off Saturday. 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NATION Warrent issued for Micheal Jackson's arrest By Robert labiom was. He said an affidavit outlining has a mansion, its own zoo and IHf ASSOCIATED PRESS the details will be sealed for 45 amusement park. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — days. Each of the sex charges is pun- Authorities issued a warrant for But Brian Oxman, an attorney ishable by three to eight years in Michael Jackson's arrest on who has represented the lackson prison. Sneddon would not say charges of molesting a child and family over the years, told CBS how many counts lackson faces. asked the pop superstar yester- that the case involves the alleged Bail will be set at $3 million, day to turn himself in and surren- molestation of a 12-year-old boy authorities said. der his passport. lackson's at lackson's Neveriand Ranch, the Sheriff lim Anderson said spokesman called the allegations storybook playground where the authorities have been in contact "scurrilous and totally unfound- singer has been known to hold with lackson's lawyers and the ed." sleepover parties with children. singer has been given the chance The 45-year-old King of Pop Oxman is not representing to surrender "within a specified was accused of multiple counts lackson. period of time." Anderson of lewd or lascivious acts with a CBS immediately pulled a refused to say how long that child under 14. A decade ago, lackson music special planned would be. Jackson was also accused of for next Wednesday on his great- "I believe he's willing to coop- molestation but was never est hits and the impact on pop erate with us," the sheriff said. •in E.FuwitBAP Photo charged because the youngster culture of the former child star lackson spokesman Stuart LOOK OUT: A Santa Barbara County Sheriff maintains a steady watch at the gates of Micheal refused to testify. who got his start with his brothers Backerman issued a statement Jackson's Neveriand Ranch Tuesday. Investigators searched Jackson's house for evidence of recent "I am sad that there is another as a member of the singing-and- saying the singer "has already charges made against the singer while he was reportedly in Las Vegas. victim out there. I feel bad for the dancing lackson 5. made arrangements with the dis- said. timillion-dollar settlement in that coverage of the raid and noted family. I feel bad for the victim. "Given the gravity of the trict attorney to return to Santa lackson's spokesman said he case but maintained his inno- that "dreadful allegations" always Beyond that, I feel it is a sad thing charges against Mr. lackson, we Barbara to immediately confront will be represented by attorney cence. seem to surface "just as another for all those involved," District believe it would be inappropriate and prove these charges Mark Geragos, who is defending California law was specifically project, an album, a video is Attorney Thomas W. Sneddon Ir. at this time to broadcast an enter- unfounded." Scott Peterson against charges he changed because of that case, being released." lackson's greatest said at a news conference. tainment special," the network At another point, he ridiculed murdered his wife, laci, and their and now a child victim can be hits album, "Number Ones," lackson was believed to be in said. a suggestion from lackson that unborn child. forced to testify, Sneddon said. came out Tuesday. Las Vegas working at a recording Tuesday, as many as 70 law the allegations were timed to In 1993, lackson had faced a However, Sneddon said the The district attorney said the studio. enforcement officers spent 12 coincide with the release of his child-molestation investigation youngster in this case is cooper- investigation had been under Sneddon would not say when hours searching the Neveriand latest album. that never resulted in charges ating. way for a while, and the timing or where the alleged crimes took Ranch for corroborating evi- "Like the sheriff and I are really because the child refused to testi- In a statement issued Tuesday, was unrelated to the album. place or how old the youngster dence. The $12.3 million ranch into that kind of music," Sneddon fy, lackson reportedly paid a mul- lackson denounced the media Sept 11 panel urged to give leeway to planners By Laurence Arnold i sorely lacking or totally nonexis- against similar disasters. or had not practiced them. "In have been wider, she said, and She urged the commission to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS tent on 9-11," said Monica Gabrielle said the managers other words, employees didn't firefighter radio communications endorse the idea of giving fire MADISON, N.J. — A federal Gabrielle, whose husband, and tenant companies of the know what to do," he said. were inadequate even though protection experts more say in commission studying the Sept. Richard, was killed at the Worid World Trade Center should have Sally Regenhard, founder and they had emerged as a problem the design and construction of 11 attacks should press forwhole- Trade Center. overhauled their procedures after chairwoman of the skyscraper after the 1993 bombing. large buildings. sale improvements in the con- The bipartisan panel, headed the first terrorist attack on the advocacy group, fought back "The widespread failures in The 10-member commission struction, fireproofing and evac- by former New Jersey Gov. Tom complex, a 1993 bombing, tears as she described the pitfalls evacuation procedures, building has a deadline of May 27 to report uation of high-rise buildings, two Kean, was created by Congress to revealed flaws in evacuation pro- that awaited her son, Christian, code issues and emergency com- its findings and recommenda- skyscraper-safety advocates said study the nation's preparedness cedures. and other New York City firefight- munications became a prescrip- tions. yesterday. before Sept. 11 ana its response Kean said many company ten- ers who went to the burning tow- tion for disaster," said Regenhard, "Unbelievably, evacuation and to the attacks, and to make rec- ants of the Wforld Trade Center ers on Sept. 11,2001. whose son was one of 343 fire- emergency preparedness were ommendations for guarding towers lacked evacuation plans Emergency stairwells should fighlers killed. Campus Events Travel Travel The BG News Need a place to Classified Ads CANCUN.ACAFULCO. NASSAU. 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AXvVlr Delta Week/Love Auction Cage Sit Walk for Alzheimers/Breast Cancer THE GAVEL - November 20. 2003 - Creek Service Edition Editor-in-Chief ARIEL CASTRO CONTENTS Volunteer Opportunities - pg. 3 Reporters New IFC and Panhel Officers ■ pg. 4 ALLISON HALCO SHEENA NEAL /ENNIE SWINARSKI Kappa Week - pg. 4 front Page/layout Advertising Kappas Konnect - pg. 5 CLINTKUSHNER AMYROSEN Lambda Chi Alpha Food Drive - pg. 6 Philanthropy Snapshots - pg. 7 Contact Us! Intramural Sports - pg. 8 202 WEST HALL - BCSU NEWSROOM - (4I9J 372-2440 BOWLING GREEN, OH 43403 ADVERTISING - (419) 372-2605 gaveleditor2003@yahoo. com November 20, 2003 GAVEL WBe3 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Wine Affair Native Seed Cleaning "The Nutcracker" Production Assistants Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio Wood County Park District Toledo Ballet Nov. 21. 2003 Dec. 3, 2003 Dec. 6 and 13. 2003 Toledo. 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Main St. Gavel 2004-2005 Housing Guide Howling tiri'in, OH November 20. 2003 GAVEL page 4 Kappa Week Panhellenic and Interfraternity councils has successful debut elect new cabinet members by Shcena Neal including candy, candles, a REPORTER poem and a compilation CD The men of Kappa of all of ihe Kappas' favorite Dm iii). the month of November, two cif tho four Creek councils annually elect new Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. love songs. eudeis Ihe Interfraternity ( ouncil and the Panhellenic Councils new cabinet members will sponsored a variety of On Thursday, peo- hold theli offices until Fall 2004 The new officers are: events for Kappa Week ple gathered in the Black 2003. which look place from Swamp Pub for the Hip Hop Panhellenic Council Novl0-14. Spades Tournament. President Kimberlee Cllchrisl The week began "It was a very good VP Programming Carrie Guzell with the fraternity's first idea because it gave people VP New Member Sarah Loge annual "Turkey (Crusade." a chance to show off their VP Recrtiitmenl Ang Dudck Members of the chapter skills while listening to the Chier Justice Hilary Erlenbach went to different stores to newest hip hop music,"' VP Scholarship Nicole Futrell round up turkeys (hat had sophomore Sharon Ford Meihods Director Courtney While been donated to needy fain said. Directoi of Finance Crystal Heyman ilies in Toledo, chapter The winners of the treasurer Alvin McDaniel. tournament were given a hilcrlratcmity Count il said. Dairy Queen gift certificate. President Ryan Gamble "We are very proud The Kappas ended \ P Internal And) Crockett of the progress that we have lheir week on Friday by cel- \ P External Man Matter made so far and we will ebrating the day of their Executive Assistant Greg Kohlrieser continue the drive until we founding. Treasurer Chris Prokos can't get any more turkeys." "We were very C'hiel Insiii e Anthony Calabrese he said. pleased with the turnout The next event of thai we had for the week." the week was Ladies' chapter president Re/ell Appreciation Night. As stu- Simmons said. "It gave us a dents walked Into the Union chance to put on some free theater to watch Bad Boys events to show our appreci- II. Ihe Kappas approached ation to the people who 1 large cheese or every woman with a hand- always support us. It was ful of red carnations and ^^ Domino's 1 topping pizza kind of like our thank you Pizza gave them small gifi bags week. THE GAVEL 1 medium 2 topping pizza bid You Know? Sy raising your 353 MEGA (0 3 4 2) 1 small 3 topping pizza legs slowly and lying on your Our prices won't require you to Flex your funds. 2 small cheese pizzas bock, you can't Check out our Fomo Moron 10 chicken kickers & sink in 7 specials for $7 each! a 20oz. Coke **ar**S%OF 8 cheesy bread, 5 wings $7 Student & a 20oz. Coke svtmr Value Menu mutu MM (valid w/ BGSU10 only) 1 small cheese pizza plus 1 of the following: 5 wings, JVCfClAM*. cheesy bread, bread Free Delivery sticks or cinna sticks 1616 t. Woosten, Unit J Brought to you by: BGSU Recycling November 20. 2003 (3AVEL pageS Kappa Kappa Gamma 'Konnects' with area service organizations by Jennie Swinarski Over 70 members REPORTER participated in Kappas For most students a Konnect including senior day off from classes Is a day Kristen Davis, who spent her 10 sleep ill and relax. time painting a room at the However, when classes were Beach House Family Shelter. canceled for Veteran's Day. "When we first got the sisters of Kappa Kappa there we had no idea what Gamma look full advantage. we would be doing." she On Nov. 11. the said. However, we were Kappas held their first annu- educated about the shelter as al Kappas Konnect. It was a well as those who come lo day of community service stay there before beginning designed lo have every mem our task." her net involved in complet- The shelter consists ing their semester minimum of mainly women and chil- of five hours of community dren. They are allowed to servile. The event was reside in the house for sixty organized and planned by days and it is designed to the chapter's Risk help them gel back on their Management chair Stephanie feet. There are seven rooms Thayer. In the house. 23 beds and The dav went very cribs. KONNECTING WITH THE KIDS: Sislcrs of Kappa Kappa Gamma used the Veteran's Day well due to the response of "Every girl that went holiday lo volunteer with community service organizations in Bowling Green and Toledo. all the girls willing to give had a great experience and it Pictured above arc two members and children from the Beach House Family Shelter. their time as well as the vari- definitely made each of us It was a great outlet for zation was more than willing lo reach a wider variety (if ety of places they could want to do more community them to speak with us and to let ihe Kappas volunleci organizations and make pen choose to go to," Thayer. a service in the near future," ask us questions. It really their lime. There is an over pie realize the importance ol junior, said. "I got very good Davis said. makes you realize how whelming need for volun- volunteering on a more reg feedback from everyone who Kappas Konnect was much of a difference you can teers, especially with the hoi ular basis There are so participated. Some girls are also an excellent way lo pro make in these kids lives after idays approaching. many in need and numerous even planning on continuing mole a positive image of just one hour." We are hoping to gel opportunities available to to volunteer on a weekly Greek Life. It gave the The sorority hopes lo more sororities and fraterni those that wish to help out." basis because they enjoyed it Kappas a chance to take a continue its community lies on campus more THE GA VEL so much.' break from the stress of service program and expand involved in our program." The women had evervday college life and give it in the future. Each organi- Thayer said. "We would like seven different ((immunity back to their community. service organizations and Kappa Kappa Gamma pres- activities lo choose from. ident, senior Brittney I hey Included attending Shrcffler. attended Toledo's Make us yew FIRST CHOICE and find yowFIRST CHOICE! nursing homes, painting YMCA after school pro looms at the Beach House gram. Family Shelter. YMCA alter A lot of the kids si houl programs in Howling were from lower-income SUMMER 04 & FALL 04 Green and Toledo, helping families and were interest- out al a soup kitchen and ed in learning about col- training dogs for the disabled lege because some of the Great Selection of at Assistance Dogs of kids do not have role mod- America. els in their lives, she said. Houses & Apartments STOP in Good Locations! by our office & JOHN NEWLOVE REAL ESTATE, INC. What's going on at .119 K. Wooslir Street, Howling Urecn. Oil Located Across From lam Hell. New listings! RKNTAI, OFFICE (419) .154-2260 Hours- Monday 10 Friday K:M- to 5:.W Saturday - S:in to 5:00 BGSU? wHH'.johnnt'wloYiTi'alvMaliM'om Call Fact Line at 372-2445 Your connection to campus! November 20, 2003 GAVEL page 6 Lambda Chi Alpha food drive an international effort by Allison Halco more than has ever been local chapter benefited the REPORTER raised before. Bowling Creen Christian Food 2003 North American The local chapter of "Last year, fraternity Pantry, reflecting some of the Lambda Chi Alpha, along members across the country ideas upon which the fraterni- Food Drive wilh 200 olher chapters and and Canada raised just over ty was founded. colonies throughout the 2.9 million pounds of food." "The big thing we're United States and Canada, Eric Richards, director of based on is Christian ideals, participated in the fraternity's chapter services, said. like giving back to the com- North American Food Drive Area residents tradi- munity," La Riccia said. on Saturday. Nov. 1, 2003. tionally have had a positive "Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity members response to the event. members vow in our mem- I traveled around their respec- "People are generous bership oaths to lift a hand 1 tive communities, collecting with what they give," La and contribute to world in food and monetary donations Riccia said. "They are pretty which we live," Richards said. from local residents. receptive." "The North American Food Including this month's event, Local businesses also Drive is Just one example of over 60.000 pounds of food helped the fraternity in their our words in action." November I, 2003 was raised by the chapter this collection. Domino's Pizza, for Since its first annual year. example, donated bags in food drive in 1992. Lambda 2003 International Goal: "It's definitely one of which fraternity members put Chi Alpha has raised over 13 3 Million Pounds of Food the best ones we've had." Matt flyers and distributed in the million pounds of food for less La Riccia. external vice presi- community last month. fortunate people across North 2003 International Coal Per Chapter: dent of the chapter, said. Residents put their America. 8,500 Pounds The international total donations in the bags and left THE GAVEL has not yet been calculated. them outside for fraternity 2003 International Participation Goal: The overall goal for the food members to collect on Nov. 1. 200 Chapters drive is 3 million pounds. All proceeds from the International Ten-Year Total (Through 2002): 16.2 Million Pounds 2002 BGSU Total: 15.713 Pounds Bowling Green's Source: www.lambdachi.org I ! Favorite Jeweler . Smokey The Bear's original a ■ name was Hotfoot Teddy ■ Engraving mugs, plaques, etc. 14k gold Greek charms ! ft ! Pearl rings - ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT WILDFIRES. SNAPSHOTS: Above: Fraternity and sorority members practice for the synchronized swimming competition in thisyear's Delta Gamma Anchor Splash.' The event took place Nov. 16. 2003 at the Student Recreation Center. Below: Members of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority pose with a dog they helped train at Assistance Dogs of America. The task was part of 'Kappas Konnect.' a first-annual service event. • LAMBDA • KAPPA • THETA • ETA • ZETA • EPISILON • Balloons Banks, Organizers T-Shirts I.D. 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(419) 352-8333 & Jewelry << • GAMMA • DELTA • EPSILON • ZETA • TETA • IOTA • November 20, 2003 GAVEL page 8 INTRAMURAL SPORTS Flag Football Champions Men's Competitive: The Hokies Men's Recreational: Fizzle in the 4th Fraternity A: Kappa Alpha Fraternity B: Sigma Phi Epsilon Women's Competitive: We Score A Lot Women's Recreational: Compton Sorority: Sigma Kappa Co-Rec Competitive: Get Honor Co-Rec Recreational: Orangecoats Ice Hockey Champions I Like 'em Saved Upcoming Intramural Events Track and Field Meets Dec. 3 and/or Dec. 10,2003 Intramural information gathered from the intramural sports' web page: http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/imsc/ Look for the next issue of The Gavel inside The BG News on December II, 2003. ost ■ amela Americans' car horns Anderson is beep in the Key Canada's of "F". Centennial Baby, being the first baby born on the centennial Bringing ^t/t/l^t of[ Ifirst-run movie entertainment to B.G. wm anniversary of Canada's independence. Student ID night is Wednesdays Admission price with ID is only $ flC75 open 7 days a week located in downtown IK• Admission all other times $£00 (across from Finders) 1S7 North Main Street | BowUntf Green. OH | (419)-V»3 1 J4H www.tUMl.rom \r Y\ yBGSU's Multicultural Magazim Hispanic Heritage Month Minority Organizations on campus Latinopalooza Native American and much more LINKING LIKE CREED MINIS Now more than ever, all people must be together. Every sister every broth- er everywhwere who feels the time is in the air, for common blood flows through common veins and common eyes all see the same. Now more than ever people must be together. Obsidian is a volcanic glass which is formed from molten lava. We have acquired the name, because as a glass it is reflective. As a magazine we should be reflective of the people we serve and their interests. A volca- canic eruption and the pouring of lava is also significant, for it is an indica- tion of this magazine which holds as one of its functions to erupt interest and awareness from the people. The Obsidian has stood out for its significant meaning to this magazine which is a reflection of peoples of color. ASK THE STAFF: "WHAT DO YOU LIKE HOST ABOUT BO?" Samantha M. Sims Marcus Simpson editor in chief graphic designer "Its potential, there is lots "I like that the University of room for growth and "I like the fact that their "I like that Idea oi being has group s or organiza- development. There is a lot exposed to so many differ- are many outlets for indi- tions for almost any inter- to still be done. BG is a ent cultures which pre- viduals to develop any j est one may have- they great place for those that sents the opportunity to existing talents or even have that one group want to be active and cre- learn from your peers! I explore new ones. You ; also like the academic of people who play those ate change. There are too weird fairy tale- like card many young people on can pretty much be apart educational basis of the university, like the variety games. There's always campus, there should be of or start anything you something to do; you just more radical and serious of majors. I totally appreci- want on this campus." ate the*energy that my get off yo' butt and go find movements going on to it. Rool" change everything from the peers gtve off when it's quality of our education and Bme to gftJnyolved.sn;8 organizations to the amount community" of money we can spend in the union." AGREE 2 DISAGREE 2 OPINIONS,I ISSUE: IS Hll'-Hlll' I'lUIISIIESSIVE 1)1! REGRESSIVE ? available on the business side of the Rap artists make positive contri- industry. For every star there is a butions to the inner city often, but PROGRESSIVE! team of people behind them. Usually what they fail to realize is that their REGRESSIVE! By Samantha M. Sims stars employ family members, negative contributions cancel out By Bridgette Thomas Aside from the moral and histori- friends, and members of the commu-| those that are positive . Artists want ■aia Degas are gsning class n tne nity. Ashanti is managed by her to be considered role models when cal implications that go alongside the end of their careers and the new mother. Dame Dash and others their giving to charity but when a dis- issue of Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop is pro- crop is slowly taking over asking cussion is sparked about their lyrical gressive in that whether its right travel in entourages that are huge. women to twirk something and men content they will be quick to claim or wrong, its paving the way for But these are people that are work- to throw their set up on every other that they are not a role model. The new black marketing ventures, ing in some way. song followed by a list of the won- jobs within the entertainment mar- In addition to the market value of fact of the matter is that most young derful things they own. The new ket , and it's powerful. Hip-Hop, the music itself, (from cer- people are not mature enough to crop of artist's reinforce stereotypes Because Hip-Hop has become a tain artists) is addictive. How great realize that most of these artists' are of the black community such as that is the new Outkast album? Who talking shit simply for our entertain- medium that is enjoyed at some all black men are violent, shallow, knew we could have an Obie Trice o| ment purposes. They internalize the point by everyone advertisers are and uneducated with women by their flocking to use this popularity and even a Missy? The list could go on negative messages that they hear on side who are also uneducated, igno- style to market everything from jew- and on. Whether you're a fan or not, the radio or view on B.E.T. on a reg- rant, and "baby mama bound." ular basis, conducting their daily elry, shoes and cars, to soft drinks Hip-Hop artists make the music that Many people have become lives in a manner that is reflective of and cell phones. Rap stars have we vibe to when we're with our employed due to the success of rap that. There used to be a time when basically taken the jewelery busi- friends, by ourselves or out on the music which can be positive in some town. the amount of artist's who just talked ness to a whole new level. Before ways yet is regressive in many oth- And everyone's listening. Hip-Hop shit was a minority. The majority of Puff/ P. Diddy, Ludacris, and Jay- Z ers. artist's such as Public Enemy raised how often did we even see jewels of artists are household names. Many young black males waste Some artists have the power to real- political consciousness and even the that magnitude. Knowing that some their lives chasing hoop and micro- ly affect us. This introduces the last artists' that did talk shit were not rich white folk in a far-away land phone dreams only to find them- point. putting out music which disrespects were buying these unheard of trea- selves stuck in a dead-end job women and encourages men to sures didn't make us want to run out Lastly, Hip-Hop is powerful. because they forgot to educate smoke a nigga because he got disre- and get whatever we could close in Whether we like it or not, it is domi- themselves while they were dream- spected. Many rap artists only want similarity (or for the bailers, the real nant popular culture and what our ing. Many young females now value children are growing up on. It seaps to take responsibility for the positive thing). their bodies over their minds. The into our language, dress and overall things that they put out into the com- Car commercials are like videos, reason this occurs is because today style. Each of us manipulating it to munity instead of just being positive Nelly made "Air Force Ones" the when they turn on the television the fit our individual personalities. Just all around. This is one of the factors obsolete shoe- you must have a pair t only successful black males they see that make rap music regressive. if nothing else. Snoop gave Impala like our parents grew up on Marvin are those in sports or the music Gay, Motown, afros, and the Black Secondly, the few artist's who their cool, and what about Coca-Cola industr- rarely business profession- pride/ consciousness movement. maintain depth and creativity such as going neo soul? Hip-Hop definitely al's. The successful black women Hip-Hop has given us new mar- Outkast, Nas, Talib Kweli, The sells more then albums. that we are shown on TV. usually keting ventures and jobs but its most Roots etc... are not enough to keep Because Hip-Hop (i.e. black peo- have climbed to their level of suc- progrssive in that it's powerful. Hip- the entire genre from going down the ple) is so popular now, we see an cess due to the amount of sex Hop has everyones attention. That drain given the rate at which new influx of new black television shows means it has the power to say some- artist's like 50 cent and Chingy are continued on page 19 (Eve, Will and Jada Smith's 'All of thing and be heard, even under- coming out more frequently . The Regressive us'), movies (8-mile,Tupacs Resurrection) and entertainment stood. I guess the problem is what is it If you would like to agrue an issue or have an idea for an ventures (BET Awards, Soul Train saying? issue, email the Obsidian at (FILL) Awards). Thus more jobs (hardly enough of course) are being made and label A2D. fGMJMJ Ill An Aztec Spectacular, The administrators. [obsidian, 12/2/76, by Kelvin Dale. A 15 July 1, 1985: The Office of UliNO STUDENT [Grand Ballroom crowd of nearly 200 Minority Affairs at Bowling Green ■people witnessed a powerful perfor- State University was established. Imance by the Mexican dance group 1990-91, 98-99: Multicultural UNION [called Esplendor Azteca. Organization of the year award. |12 La Union's Food Drive for the -1994-1995: Organization of the year iNeedy, The Obsidian, 12/2/76, by Ike award, by Multicultural Affairs. IMPACTING lili OVER [Robinson. The food drive started -1997-1998: Recognition by Human •November 15 through the 19th. Relations Commission for enhancing [Food and $200 in cash was donated positive human relations at BGSU. HUE [to the needy people in the BG com- -1998 and 1999: Multicultural Event Imunity. of the year award given by Office of 11979: Latino students presented Campus Involvement. 1172-2003 itheir issues and demands to the 16 2000: 1st National Student [President of the University, Hollis A. Organization of the year award given compiled by GloriaPizana, one of [Moore. by the United States Hispanic the LSU founding members Il3 May 1, 1980: At the request of Leadership Institute in Chicago, 1 The name of La Union de ■President Moore, a task force, Illinois. Estudiantes Latinos was chosen [including 4 members was created to 17 Spring semester-2001: The Task because the founding members were 2003-2004 LSU President [investigate the quality of programs Force on Diversity was expanded to about 13 Mexicans, 2 Puerto Ricans, Miguelina Muniz land services for Latino students at 28 members and the charge was re- and 1 Cuban. The name was later [Bowling Green State University. written by the members and changed to Latino Student Union. |14 May 7, 1980: 23 students (21 approved by President Ribeau. 2 December 7,1973, Great Scot, [Latino) were arrested for refusing to 1616 East Wooster Street Vs. United Ivacate the McFall building, which Farm Workers (Jose Rubio, Tim housed the President and other Smith, Roberto Reyes). UFW pro- poses strike of campus cafeterias, by 7 Toledo HS students Visit Campus, Nancy Laughlin. UFW contacted Saturday, May 45,1974, Mona Pugh, associate director of Approximately 75 high school stu- ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS Food Services. dents visited BGSU. Sponsored by 3 LSU requested funding from the Mexican American Curriculum B!G on Learning Advisory Committee of General Fee Office in Toledo. LSU gave tours of campus. BIG on Research Allocations. The UFW committee is BIG on Diversity not asking for money but for a real- 8 Pilot Project created in Bilingual ization by the University that stu- Education. A plan of action for the BIG on Graduate Programs... dents should be involved in the world development of bilingual education training at BGSU has been submitted as well as academics The6roduo,eC 4 Spanish Floor, Dunbar Hall. to the Colleges of Arts"& Sciences tA.iectSearch Approximately 16 LSU females and and Education. Spanish majors occupied this floor. 9 The Obsidian, 12/2/76, Latinos Take Part in NSCAR, by Sylvia All meetings were conducted in Promotes Diversity Enhancement Spanish. Sanchez, The third annual National and Student Success 5 First issue of "El Barrio Verde" was Student Conference Against Racism published on 1/22/74. The staff con- in Boston, MA, was attended by 5 The Graduate College offers master's degrees in 43 fields of sisted of 11 LSU members, and the LSU students: Marianna Maldonado, study, specialist degrees in two fields, three certificate newsletter was published bi-monthly Rosario Banda, Israel Zamarripa, programs, and 15 doctoral degree programs. which was typed on a manual type- Guillermo Arriaga, Juan Balditt. writer and copies made on a ditto 10 Latinos and Blacks Unite. The Obsidan, Nov 10,1976. More than For more Information about admissions, machine. assistantshlps, and degree programs, contact: 150 students attended the meeting in 6 Spring Picnic, Saturday, May 25, Lisa C. Chavers, Ed. D. 120 McFall Center 1974, BG City Park. Food & games the Amani room. LSU asked for the support in their struggle to keep Director of Project Search Bowling Green State University provided for all LSU members and Phone 419.372.0343 Bowling Green. OH 43403 their families. Everyone asked to Rosendo Rivera, assistant professor Fax 419.372.8569 visit our website: in Ethnic Studies. lchaver9bgnet.bgsu.edu www.bgsu.edu/colleges/gradcol bring a side dish. MfhWdhVI Till: COLOR LINE: NOT JUST BLACK AND WHITE -Guest Feature writer Ariel Castro, editor of the Gavel, breaks down different ethnicities within the his- panic race and how the 'white is right mentality' manifests in Latin America- Inequality has traditionally been a Africans in Latin America. Traits associated with each racial "Pelo malo," which means "bad hair," structured and patterned phenome- "This was different for the Anglo- Traits associated with each racial is an example of this. It refers to non that benefits the privileged and Saxons that landed at Plymouth category and the classifications straight hair being seen as a positive further disadvantages the oppressed. Rock. The church declared that themselves can vary from country to trait and kinky hair as negative. In the United States, this has been Indians had no souls and they were country. "It is seen as an objective state- the case since before the founding of forbidden to marry," Vadillo, who also "In Mexico, it is more of a white and ment, not a racial slur," Pena said. our nation, namely in terms of race, teaches an ethnic studies course, indigenous thing," Pena said. "People are taught to 'better the despite relatively recent efforts to said. Social class plays a huge role in race' in South America," Vadillo said. even the playing field. White dominance was being estab- relations between the races in Latin "Which means, 'marry white.'" Race relations in the United lished. The plantation system would American and Caribbean countries. Although the racial system in Latin States have also traditionally been then evolve in the U.S., where there It can even be a determining factor in America and the Caribbean is com- thought of as binary - white versus were a few whites and a lot of non- an individual's racial classification. plex, it is similar to that of the United non-white. In Latin America and the whites in one area. "You can't separate race and States in that both are hierarchies Caribbean, however, race is seen as In Latin America, a more complex class," Pena said. "Someone with where not everyone has the same a continuum, where people are hierarchy began to take form. It went certain features can be considered opportunities. grouped more loosely in terms of from the Spaniards at the top, to the Whiter' depending on social class; class and facial features, in addition Criollos (pronounced Cree-o-yos), and the upper class tends to be "Latinos in the U.S. are to skin color. Inequality exists within who were the sons of the Spanish 'whiter' than the working class." this system, but it can be very differ- born in the Americas, then the There is indeed a mixing of the influenced by both the ent fromwhat we are used to seeing mixed-race people, Indians, and races in Latin America, but not in the American and Latin here in the U.S. blacks. upper class," Vadillo said. "In Peru, American systems," Pena These systems have been in Over five hundred years later, vari- we have never had an Indian presi- place for a very long time," Dr. ous forms of this hierarchy still exist. dent. We've even had a Japanese said."In both, whiteness is Susana Peha, professor of ethnic In general, there are two ends of the president, but never Indian." privileged." studies, said. 'There are still very racial spectrum - bianco (white) and "Racism exists, there's no doubt virulent forms of racism in Latin negro (black). Two other categories, about that. There has never been a For darker-skinned Latinos, the America." named moreno/mulatto and trigueno, 'separate but equal' law in the experience is generally similar to thai To understand the current racial fall somewhere in between. In Peruvian government, but Indians of their native country. The differ- continuum and patterns of inequality these, people physically represent a and blacks 'know their place." ence is that they struggle with both in Latin American and Caribbean mix of traits from the different influ- Racism, however, is both covert African Americans and Latinos. countries, we need to understand ences on the Latino culture - the and open in Latin America. People tend to make assumptions how they came to be. European, African, and indigenous. "A company might have a billboard about them based on their appear- "When the Spaniards arrived in Vadillo, who was born in Peru, advertising an open position," Vadillo ance, but don't know they are Latino Latin America in 1492, they came to knows about this firsthand. said. "At the bottom, it might say, until they speak Spanish. Darker- conquer, make money andiaflve," "Anybody in Peru knows what 'Must have good appearance,' which skinned Latinos have to assert their Manny Vadillo, associate diwctor of beauty is," he said. They know that means 'Indians and blacks need not heritage. the Center for Multicultural and the closer you are to blond hair and apply.' In the armed forces, it is Similarly, someone can be consid- Academic Initiatives, said. "White blue eyes, the better. In this sense, required that you are 5'8". Most ered "white" in their home country, there, the church declared that the blacks and Indians acknowledge that Indians are shorter than that." but their identity changes when they Indians had souls and were human they are ugly. This is reflected in the Latin Americans and Caribbeans migrate here. beings, therefore the Spaniards media by the actors and TV charac- often comment openly that traits could marry them." ters who all have blond hair and blue exhibiting "whiteness" are better than The same was also declared for eyes. those of other racial influences. continued on page 19 Color Line WMffl STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS THIS SEMESTER -Grad student Napoleon Bradford offers tips for finishing the semester strong We are now at the halfway ing assignments for class, taking a you find yourself struggling on a striving despite how hard it is. point in the semester, and as I talk to nap to rejuvenate yourself for paper, a homework assignment, or Rewards can come in any form: a people throughout the campus, I evening study, knocking out a chunk you just can't seem to retain informa- new CD, going to the movies, or just know that everyone is not having a of a major project or paper, or study- tion for a test. For students in large taking extra-self time. The activity is great semester. Despite where you ing for an exam. The most wasted lectures like Math 121, it is important not important, but the fact that you are at midterms, you still have the time for many is between lunch and to know who is writing the test, so do it is. opportunity to maximize this semes- dinner, yet we find ourselves staying that you may participate in that pro- 9. Believe in you - This is by far ter and achieve success. up until 2 and 3 o'clock in the morn- fessor's study sessions. Multicultural the most important strategy for suc- There are certain strategies that I ing on an assignment that could Affairs and Academic Initiatives is cess. It is so easy to give up when have found useful, not just when one have been done way before nightfall. another major resource that can help frustration comes, but you must is about to fail, but throughout the 4. Develop a study routine - While in a variety of ways, but the key is to always believe that you can experi- school year to ensure success. I it is easy to sporadically pick up a make contact periodically throughout ence success. The Bible says faith is would like to take some time to share book and call it studying, consistency the semester, not to wait until you the substance of things hoped for, some of them with you in hopes that is what contributes to retention of are failing every class. the evidence of things not seen. you can use them to aid in your suc- information. Train your mind by 7. Seek ways to relieve stress - Regardless of where you are right cess here at BGSU. choosing close to the same hours One of the surest ways to hinder now in your classes, or whether you 1. Visit professors during office everyday to study. Also, try studying your academic progress is to buckle can even envision yourself passing, hours - Professors set office hours in the same setting each time, it under the pressures of tests, home- you can turn your school year because they know that students will might seem monotonous and boring work, papers, and life. Stress is a around and achieve a passing grade. need help with what they learn. but our mind is thanking us. natural part of life, but improper man- You just need to have faith in your- They also set them so that they can 5. Break major assignments into agement of stress can throw your self. get to know those students who real- small tasks - Beading 50 pages at school work and life off of track. I know these seem very basic and ly want to succeed. Use them, get one sitting can often be discourag- Exercise is a great form of stress simple, but they are not all being to know your professor, and it could ing, but breaking it into five sets of management, so utilize the many practiced. These strategies reaily be the difference between a D and a 10 pages with little notes of encour- aerobic classes and opportunities in helped me achieve the success that i C. agement at the end of each set of the Student Recreation Center. That have had in school. My strategies 2. Set up study groups within your pages can really help. I have known is not the only way to relieve stress, may not work for you. This is by no class - You are definitely not the people who place notes between for instance I like to dance, read means a definitive list of strategies, it only one who is struggling in a class, sections of their reading that say, books, or play video games. I find is only designed to spark your ideas, yet you choose to study alone. By "Five minute break," or, "You have that anything that temporarily for only you can truly know what working with others in your class, done good, go get a snack." These removes me from the thing causing works best for you. It is my hope that you increase the likelihood that things help make the reading go by me stress serves as a stress reliever. everyone reaches their level of suc- someone in the group will know the much faster. This also works for 8. Reward your successes no mat- cess, and if there is anything I can answer or be able to explain the con- major projects or papers, by breaking ter how small - Sometimes it can do to help you let me know, for cept. Remember, two or three heads assignments up in pieces, we seem as if nobody notices or appre- together we can all achieve success are sometimes better than one. decrease the opportunity to procras- ciates the fact that you scored 7 for the present semester and those 3. Use your time wisely - This is tinate. points higher on this week's quiz that are to come. -END one of the major keys to having a 6. Utilize the many resources of than last, so you must. It is impor- successful semester. Think of how the campus - I was really disheart- tant that when you pass a quiz, get easy it is to have lunch with your ened when I found that many fresh- 10 out of 10 on a homework assign- boys or girls, look up at the clock, men do not know about the Writer's ment, or even complete a chapter in THE OBSIDIAN and find that three hours have Lab, Math Lab, or Study Skills Lab. a text book, you acknowledge your passed by. Those moments could These are key places to know if you accomplishments. This serves as a linking like minds have been used effectively by read- want to be successful especially if way to motivate yourself to continue THE OBSIDIAN PROFILES BG'S %« m »lllll.i 1CUIIURAL ORGANIZATIONS -Organization presidents tell what their organization is all about- The World Student Association (WSA) meets every Friday at As the president of the Russian Club, I feel that for over a 5:00 P.M in 1104 Offenhauer West. We are an organization decade that it has been a lively forum for the exchange of RUSSIAN CLUB made up primarily of the International Students on campus, with ideas and experiences related to Russian culture here on a few Americans here and there (including me). Our main | campus. The wide array of activities range from field trips to objectives are to learn from each other about cultures around points of cultural interest in Ohio and in Michigan, to meet- the world (I believe that I am correct in saying that all inhabited ings with special guests on campus, social events and spe- Icial projects. Not all students with an interest in Russian cul- continents in the world are represented here) and fo educate the 1 ture have to be a student of the language in order to partici- BG community (campus and city) on cultural differences and I pate in club activities. People should attend our meetings to similarities. Our main events for this year are the International experience the Russian culture as well as learn about the Fair, October 25th the International dinner, April 4, and Cups of study abroad opportunities, also just to meet new people. Culture presentations throughout the year. These presentations will be on the fourth Tuesday of every month in 222 Bowen Guests frequently take part in meetings and outings. I feel Thompson Student Union, except for October (the presentation that an open mind allows individuals to grow and to define, will be in 316 BTSU) and December 9, 2003 (the second for themselves what diversity and multiculturalism means. Tuesday). I For me, multiculturalism and diversity is the ability for people whose backgrounds define their ideas but not their views, of esriY iJiviiBsr I cne another. The past few years have been especially suc- WSA cessful in the life of the club. Members are looking forward to a fun-filled year for 2003-2004. fERSITY DIVERSITY DIVIiRSI <£7 President Jeanette K Beal Vision advocates and pro- motes issues and causes involving the glbtqiqss com- »ITV mwi.lKTIV munity within the campus environment; To provide an RSITY uiviihMi accepting supportive environment for the glbtqiqss UPLIFT undergraduate members of the university; To create an j [As the premiere president of UpLift, I feel that our purpose is to life women open dialogue between the University community and I of color to a higher plane of life by nurturing women of color to profession- surrounding area with Vision in order to increase al, academic, social, and physical success. We strive to increase the RSITY knowledge, awareness and acceptance; To educate on I grade point average's, overall fulfillment of campus involvement in women issues of discrimination and harassment based on gen-| of color and to lower the retention rates here at BGSU. Our goals for this der identity, sexual orientation, and sexual identity ot all year are to have more women of color make the Dean's List, have more students of BGSU; To advocate on behalf of members women of all classes get involved in campus organizations and activities. RSITY regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, and I We want to see women of color taking advantage of the many resources (within the BGSU community. People should come out if they are beautiful, sexual identity. Vision has been on campus 15 years. - | intelligent women of color, who are interested in career advancement, pro- This year vision would like to see more diversity fessional development, and social maturation. Uplift is a place where amongst members and in the organization as a whole, everyone can feel like they have a voice. As an organization, I hope to tSITY to address the changing needs of the BGSU student | have a diverse group of women. Women who can demonstrate that diver- as far as glbt+ issues are concerned, and see more sity is a plethora of cultures, religions, socioeconomic, and intellectual activism/education on campus! Vision meets every backgrounds. Multiculturalism is a canvas of many people and ethnic Tuesday and Thursday from 9pm - ? -meeting place: I backgrounds of cultures within the human race. This is a new organization RSITY 107 Hanna Hall (The Women's Center) -How do you that is willing and open to bring anyone's vision to life. In addition, I feel define diversity?: Anything different, new, and interest- Ithat everyone should be active, in some form or fashion, if not to meet peo- ing! Color, religion, major, interests, background, sexu- jple, rather than simply to get more bang out of the bucks that students dish Jout yearly to the University. Uplift meets in the Business Administration ality, ethnicity, gender, it's all diverse! Building from 8:00 to 9:15 pm. mmmm DC A III li II IE A N ASSOCIATION As the president of the Coalition to defend Affirmative Our mission is to promote and increase cultural and intellectual diversityasm Action and Fight for equality By Any Means at BGSU through the sponsorship of campus and community-wide pro- Necessary, I feel that B.A.M.N. is a civil rights organi- I grams reflecting the Caribbean heritage, history, society and culture. We zation geared towards fighting for affirmative action |have done this since 1984. Students, faculty and staff who believe in our and integration while preserving the ideal of equality. % principles, objectives and purpose are welcome to join or attend our ism We deal with issues of race, women's rights, BLBT meetings. They are held every other Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. issues, and rights of the disabled and other civil rights I | in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Members are notified by e-mail issues. We have been an official student organization I of the location. Our goals are to support Caribbean students, present since July 17, 2003. Our goals for the year are to and advocate an image of Caribbean affairs and concerns to the BGSU provide programming and events that make people I I community, share the talents and resources of members and to meet the more consciously aware of civil rights issues. We * jneeds of the membership. A couple of our goals for this year are to have hope to provide a supportive environment where ij a guest speaker / panel session to discuss current economic, social, issues can be brought to and dealt with. Furthermore, 1 I political and cultural issues in the Caribbean community. In addition, we we hope to improve the campus community and the | have planned a musical concert for the spring with Steel Band, Reggae, community as a whole by moving towards integration 1 Soca and Calypso to reflect the Caribbean culture. and equality. Our meeting times are 7:00 pm on I Tuesday's in 117 Business Administration Building. I For our organization, diversity is the coming together 1 of different people in respect to each other. My hope 1 is to promote a multicultural environment here at 1 BGSU where there is equal representation of whites, 1 I1CITV African American's, Native American's, Hispanics, U As the president of the Black Student Union (BSU), I feel that our Asian's, Arabs, men and women. J mission has been to promote unity, scholarship and political aware- BSU LWHKSIIV ness among African American students and the University commu- nity as a whole since February 19, 1969. We have a multitude of ^■k B.A.M.N. 3 goals to accomplish this year, such as the revival of the Jackson- Tolliver Scholarship, increases relations with the University adminis- ■R8ITY 1 l/l V I.I Mil 1 1 tration, and to obtain and maintain a voice on all major university 1 £' ^ committees that make decisions affecting students. People should attend our meetings because they are informative and interactive, m and this is a great opportunity to get involved. We meet on the first and third Thursdays of every month in the Bowen Thompson IRSITY Student Union. I feel that diversity is the existence of differences in race, culture, background, experience and lifestyle, so multicultural- ism is the characteristics of many students who come from varied As the president of the Japanese Club, I feel that backgrounds. it's purpose is to give BGSU students access to Japanese culture by sponsoring events, and pro- Juntos is a graduate student Latino/ Latina organization vides a forum where Japanese students, mem- whose goals are to motivate, encourage, and support bers of the community, and students interested in Latino/Latina graduate students; promote interaction with Japan can meet and connect. The Japanese faculty; support academic and cultural needs; provide Club has been on campus for about fifteen years. Opportunities for career and professional development; We usually meet every other Thursday in the empower, enrich, and contribute to diversity initiatives at Nakamoto Room for Japanese studies, donated BGSU; and help facilitate the educational advancement of by the distinguished alumna Hiroko Nakamoto. Latino/ Latina's. Our meeting times are every other Our organization is open to anyone with an inter- Thursday at 9 pm in the Bowen Thompson Student Union est in Japanese culture. People looking to know Multicultural Lounge. People should join our organization or' more, or just meet other people interested in at least get involved with it to become an activist for the Japan, should definitely get involved with our community, and to promote the possibilities that any member^ organization. I think that diversity is the difference of our society can have when pulling strength together. between cultures, even so much as skin color, Diversity is defined as the chance to embrace differences, to I religion, and parts of the world. I also think that it learn about them, accept them, respect them, and to be able ; is more important to respect and work to under- to still keep the peace, cooperation, and contribution with thej stand our differences, rather than fight over them, rest of the people. or try to force assimilation. The Japanese club Moreover, the term multicultural is defined as something that| represents this by the multicultural make up of our gathers different traditions, costumes, and ways of being. It group. Multicultural describes something or can be a person, or a place, that has many many different someone that comes from more than one culture. ways of seeing and living life. JAPANESE CLUB It attempts to bring cultures together and let them mingle. By: La Bruja-2001 World Trade Center QUEEN SHE&fl What's the cause Work to change Wish to connect DESCRIPTION Want to cry -The Lioness Awakes Hungry Watched them climb By: Queen Sheba Watched towers crash Wishes turned cloudy I was born without direction Whispered to Christ And Soon seemed to lose connection Watch the children Writing became my way to scream Wish time could To lose connection Wash this clean Writing became my way to scream Witness the corruption My evolution to the world War that conquers When the pen meets page War targets countries When I approacn the stage White torn cloth I! all transforms into an outlet to womanifest Wrists turned cold The torment ol a neglected childhood, abusive relationships Watched the cloud The lingering agony of abandonment Wrap the city The process of rebirth is treacherous. The rewajds are endless Watched the calamity So. I need you. I need you to hold these words in your souls Work towards charity because if you let me go I disappear The revolution continues. Women try calming Weakness to courage Worthless to cooperate Watching them corroborate Wounds to clean Working to counterbalance Winding the clock Willingness to counsel Wife tries cooking Washing the clothing Working the corner Writing to courts Well-wishing the children Wanting to create Worlds to cradle Want to cover Wrong to cry Wisdom takes crossroads Warriors think consciously Waiting to contact Witches turned counselors fllUBfc WTC Hill MUSIC INDUSTRIES ATTACK ON CONSUMERS By Rezell Simmons Many aspiring artists' are working The music business is first ana and studying their cratt hoping one foremost a business, looking to day to land a deal and sell millions ot make money as ary other busi records. A problem that many people They invest millions of dollars in never thought would stand in their artist for studio lime, manufacturing way has erupted; causing the music their product, promoting them, music ndustries label conglomerates Sony videos, which all down to the penny and Universal music to lay-off hun- is re-cooped before the artist sees a DROP II dreds of label executives and reps penny of royalties. Special guest reviewers the Beatnuts W worldwide. Right or wrong for suing, the With technology advancing down- music industry has fo do something loading and burning CD's has to stop downloading or there may OBIE TRICE- "CHEERS" COP IT! changed the playing field for the not be much of an industry left. Even music industry. Many labels are now in the fourth quarter of the year, MS. DYNAMITE- "A LITTLE DEEPER" COP IT! suing companies for such sites hop- where CD sales always rise due to ing that these sities will be shut the holiday season. Labels are tight- LUDACRIS- "CHICKEN AND BEER".... DROP IT! down and made unavailable for peo- ening their budgets and downsizing ple to access music. The labels tak- staff. With this problem many aspir- DEAD PREZ- "GET FREE OR DIE TRYING"... COP IT! ing action to protect their copyrights ing artist may not get the big break to music, recently sued a 12-year-old they hoped and dreamed for alter all girl for downloading along with hun- ANDWELE GARDNER- "DWELE SUBJECT".... COP IT! dreds of others. The Recording Industry Institute of America (RIAA) DA BAND- "TOO HOT FOR TV" ... DROP IT! has led these suits. The music indus- try has reported that the purchases SPECIAL ENTRIES DONE BY OBSIDIAN STAFF of CD's have dropped 61% from last JAY-Z - "THE BLACK ALBUM" COP IT! year, which is an enormous amount G UNIT- "BEG FOR MERCY"...COP IT! by any means. Many talented artists have real- OUTKAST- "THE LOVE BELOW & SPEAKER BOX"... ized that it is harder then ever to sell COP IT! records and have made efforts to touch and educate their fans about T.I.-" TRAP MUZIK"...COP IT! downloading. Partnering with MTV, a JAGGED EDGE- "HARD"..COP IT! propaganda campaign has been CHINGY- "JACKPOT".DROP IT! launched featuring major artists' MURPHEY LEE- "DA SKOOL BOY PRESENTS"...DROP IT! such as Missy and Alicia Keys NEPTUNES- "CLONES".DROP IT! informing people about the effects of Senior Rezell Simmons downloading. Labels have now been communications major ANTHONY HAMILTON- "COMIN FROM WHERE IM forced to sign fewer acts and include WJLB-FM Detroit FROM...COP IT!. extra songs and DVD footage on CD's. mmnm NATIVE AMERICAN MONTH TAKES AIM AT STEREOTYPES By Karen Schwartz, Staff Reporter The Michigan Daily today." been asked 'do you live in a for Natives, ultimately it'd be best if it When people think about Native teepee?' or 'oh, you are Native was that way for all minority groups," American culture, LSA senior Nickole She added, that much of the informa- American, you don't look Native he said. Fox wants them to think about a cur- tion available in movies and on tele- American'... like you have to look rent and involved community of vision reinforces the stereotypes, like that Indian that's on TV in order The events, which vary from acade- diverse individuals instead of defer- and that in addition, many students to be a real Indian according to other mic to entertainment, are designed ring to the 'leathers and beads" have not had previous interactions people's eyes." for a broad audience, Kopman said, imagery she said is often stereotypi- with Native Americans that would and to appeal to all cultures while cally associated with the identity. provide them with a more up-to-date For LSA sophomore and NASA co- teaching participants about the This month Fox, co-chair of the or realistic picture. chair James Kopman, the heritage Native American community. Native American Student "I've seen a lot of ignorance program is also about recognizing a Association, said she hopes people about Native American issues and I minority he feels is often overlooked Kopman said he would like to see will take advantage of the opportunity don't feel there's been easily acces- on campus. more of a recognition of the commu- io learn more by taking part in the sible opportunities for people before "When all is said and done, we nity, which he said is often ignored, 2003 Native American Heritage college to get to know the issues ... don't want to be forgotten about and the eradication of outward Celebration, a series of activities, so we're having these Heritage again and again, which is what hap- racism as it takes place with regard speakers and performances aimed at Month activities so students at U of pens," Kopman said, adding that he to Native Americans. raising awareness of Native M can get to know a little more about feels the heritage month events American culture and issues. contemporary Native Americans," address the need to focus on creat- 'The more you work at it, the more "Popular culture seems to repre- Fox said, adding that she would like ing as welcoming and as accepting opportunities people have to learn sent Native Americans as these to see people take the time and of a campus environment as possi- the more they will learn, it's not like mythical beings of the past and the make the effort to educate them- ble. someone's going to wake up after Heritage month activities are trying to selves about Native American culture heritage month and say everything's break down those stereotypes," she and get to know members of the "A lot of people that identify as different now, but I definitely think it said. "People should know that we community. Native on campus are, not that it's helps," he said. aren't a monolithic group of people. everybody, but people still exclude We are comedians, authors, singers, "I've had, not specifically on campus and mock and make fun of, and and our cultures are very much alive but overall, some of my friends have while our target is to eliminate that From the book: American U.S. reservations, or off deeply religious. Each Indians: Stereotypes & reservation in rural areas nation has its own Myth vs. Fact Realities or cities. religion. by Devon A. Mihesuah Native American stereotypes 1. Stereotype: 2. Stereotype: 4. Stereotype: Native Americans are all Native American nations Native Americans wel- dispelled alike. did not value or empower come outsiders to Reality: women. study and participate in In America alone, there Reality: their religious cere- are approximately 2.1 Native American women monies. million Native often wielded consider- Reality: Americans, belonging to able power within 511 culturally distinct fed- their nation. Native Americans often erally recognized practice their religions nations or an additional 3. Stereotype: secretly and want 200 or so unrecognized Native Americans have outsiders to respect nations. They live no religion. their desire for privacy. in a variety of environ- Reality: ' -« continued on page 19 ments, either on 286 Native Americans are Stereotypes HUMEMD OBSIDIAN MUSIC, EflmHMUNMENT, COLUMNS THE BIIATNUTS-AFTER THE SHOW Gin YOUR READ ON ! (I.ATHVO I'ALOOZA-ID/HI) Bridgette D. Thomas interviews the pair after thier show here at BG CRY ME A RIVER By Ernest Hill addressed in the Hispanic com- Q 1: Why did ya'll ask the crowd munity? Tyrone Stokes spent 10 years in prison only to be released and find that to say fuck J-Lo? A: education, voter awareness, and I his 17 year old son is in the same position that he just left except worse A: she stole our beat on Jenny from teenage pregnancy I he's innocent and on death row. the block. Q 9: Who is the greatest rapper(s) COLD MEDINA Q 2: Where ya'll from? of all time? By Gary Hardwick A: Queens A: Chuck D, Redman, and Jay-Z A suspense thriller based in Detroit. Tony Hill is tracking a serial killer O 3: How did you guys get start- 0 10: So what's up next for your I called The Handyman" because he keeps removing his victims hands. ed? career? | Revealing the killer's identity will also tear something else apart-the city. A: We were originally D.J.'s and then A: Right now we're in the studio we fell in love with the music and recording another album that will be AMERICA IN 1492 turned into producers and produced coming out sometime between April By Alvin Josephy ourselves. and June, as well as starring in an independent film called suckapunch The book discusses the lives of the Native American s before the arrival Q 4: What other artists have you .and we're I of Colombus. produced? [also working CHANCERS A: Fat Joe, Big pun, Mos Def, Tony Ion a sound- By Gerald Vizenor Touch, and Ghostface Itrack for that. A group of students called solar dancers set out to resurrect native 3 5: Who would you like to do col- I american remains only to find themselves possessed. Along the way of laborations with in the future? I capturing others they gain an enemy by the name of the Round Dancers V: Eminem, Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes | the two groups collide and from here on out it's war! Q 6: Which album would ya'll say WHAJ LOOKS LIKE CRAZY ON AN ORDINARY DAY was your best? By Pearl Cleage A: Musical Massacre and Stone Crazy The story of an HIV positive woman who finds support in a sister, drama I at every turn, and the love of her life during a time when she least expect- O 7: What have you guys done in led it. Will she be defeated in her fight or will love conquer all making her rder to give back to the hispanic | victorious against the disease.... Read and find out. community? : we sponsor little league baseball, THE KNOWN WORLD talent shows, we've done benefit By Edward P. Jones concerts for the homeless and we ere apart of the Rock the Vote Tour Written with the same style as Toni Morrison's Beloved, centered along with Russell Simmons. f around the ghost of African American slave master Henry Townsend who may Q 8: What are the main issues hold the key to the futures of the slaves on the Townsend Plantation. that ya'll feel need to be MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY: READY OR WOT HERE IT IS editor in chief Samantha M. Sims visits the Center for Multicultral and Academic Initiatves to spotlight one of the many people who are here for us and discuss the importance of diversity. In life sometimes we're lucky diverse in 2003 and striving for edu- his looks as well. It should be under- edge, common understanding and enough to meet another human cation. Well-traveled and cultured in stood by all, how important this is to experince, tolerance and being who genuinely cares. This his approach, Enriquez helps stu- many similar students and the accpetance. He strongly encourages person is someone who impacts our dents realize their potential and see University community as a whole to the military experince emphasizing life permanently altering its course. beyond society impressed ethnic just simply be around people who how important it is for people to be Some people work and others do boundaries. look different. It's not through the exposed to different people, reli- what they love. Some perform tasks As an accomating, attentive, friend- extremes that you attract people to gions, race, intersts, cultural tradi- and others change lives. Across ly individual Enriquez warmly wel- diversity, like classes, organizations, tions and other typically divise popu- campus in an almost forgotten area comed me into his office, these are and events, but through simple inter- lar culture practises. He says, sits the student services building, "Ignorance is not okay if your com- home of the Center for Multicultural 'II* fortable with it," maintaining that the and Academic Initiatives wherein IGNORANCE key to forging into the future will be lies advisors and counselors that the skill and ability to communicate truly care about involving themselves with people across cultures. with the success of minority students IS NOT OKAY Born in Galveston Texas and on campus. They are people who raised in Pemberville, Ohio the believe in what they do and have all IFYDURCOM- majority of his life Enriquez grew up been led to do so for various person- Hispanic in a German community. al reasons. The center provides a He learned early about the realities home for those who are seeking that of race and racism. Enriquez recalls familiar element of comfort and care. the significance several adult men- Amongst the diverse pool of care- tors made in his childhood life, even- givers (i.e. advisors, counselors, WITH IF tually molding the success of his coordinators and other staff) is Juan adult life and motivating him to want Enriquez student activities coordina- to help others. :or and advisor for the center. simple things that mean so much. actions. Having a professor, tutor, His principal, Richard Lowery, his Enriquez coordinates special pro- Enriquez speaks very articulate, advisor or neighbor that's of a differ- drill sargeant First class Dril ramming or events that are rich in never talking at me but talking with ent race or culture and simply talking Sargeant Sweet Black, and the late iverae culture for all students here me- signs of a great advisor. to them or checking out their room John Eaken his advisor throughout t the University. One of the pro- Switching back and forth with obvi- decor can be a rich experince. It's high school. Each mentor reached rams the center puts on or helps ous ease between English and simply about stepping out of comfort out to him helping to counteract the romote is a monthly lecture series Spanish he te*s me about his social- zones and embracing that everyone negativity Enriquez faced due to the eaturing a range of speakers and ly rich life, Wruenaipg me as we go is not alike. fact he was Hispanic growing up in a ssues, The annuaUjlwanzaa cele- along to aOtft S».cultural awareness Having served nine years in the German community. The implication ration, Dinner Theater, and the which he iMIW<**n about. military during the Vietnam War peri- was that Enriquez or other Hispanics itino Issues contemce are also put With fail^irtwiu that resemble od in work administration Enriquez couldn't and wouldn't go far in life. n by the center. Spanigh and Nrih* American lived in several different locations- Enriquez learned to associate Enriquez not onty advises students ancenstry, a perfectly auburn skin Central America, Hawaii, and the US. with people who were positive and n the pursuit of higher education, but tone, and light to deep brown eyes, Enriquez, whi is Mexican-Hispanic decided to dedicate himself to higher nforces how necessary it is for stu- Enriquez's looks embrace his history. American, attributes this experience learning which he was later able to nts to take on multiculturalism. He not only lends diversity to the to being his "eye-opening experi- achieve at the University of St. nnquez culminates a rich blend of staff and University through his ence" in terms of understanding the hat it means to be multicultural/ efforts and mentoring, but through significance of cross-cultural knowl- continued on page 19 Diversity gmjmmm WHAT'S REALLY 6001) AT BO FRESHMAN FORUM What's good at Bowling Green, what could be better? ing in it would be this way male/female relations on RW: Less fighting at get Q: Excluding Unity what but there's just a sense of this campus? together, more cultural would you like to see always having to prove JC: Freshman black unity. more of on this campus? yourself. But vice versa if guys looking over black CS: Less of the atti- JC: More black organi- there was a white person females completely, inter- tudes walking around smile zations, actually multicul- in a class of 30 blacks they racial dating isn't wrong you are in college your no tural we have a good would feel uncomfortable but it's something that I longer a statistic we're amount but I think it's as well. noticed. breaking barriers- be just a start. AA: Pretty Good I RW: I think a lot of happy you're here. RW: More Greek haven't really come across brothers do look over the AA: The frats and involvement on campus. anything that stands out. sisters. It seems like girls sororities are taking over, CS: More things to are going after the most everywhere I turn there's accommodate African Q: What minority organi- disrespectful wanna be like sigma phi kappa, American needs; we have zations stand out in your pimpin' type dudes and not gamma, phi delta, and different hair, skin care, we mind thus far as truly the guys trying to be about then the girls yelling in the need barbers/beauticians. being effective on this their business. morning I don't find it nec- AA: More diverse pro- campus and why? CS: I agree with what essary. grams being formed, peo- JC: BSU, SMART, they said and these fresh- ple getting involved in helps new freshman with man boys and girls are not LSU, BSU and LSU, col- what to do when they respecting themselves, Q: Do you feel comfort- laborating. come here, how to study, entering and leaving each able on this campus as a and remindirg us of what others rooms at all hours minority or do you feel a Q: What have you we're here for. BSU, fight- of the night. A lot of*fhem sense of alienation? observed as far as race ing for our rights. are earning bad reputa- JC: I'm the type of relations on this cam- RW: SMART, program tions, and on a campus person people like once pus? because your mentor is with this small of a minority they get to know so I don't JC: The theatre depart- there giving advice in representation that may be face any bad situations, I ment lacks diverse roles regards to everything in all you have. feel comfortable. for blacks, they will not college life. AA: There aren't many RW: I feel comfortable allow you to expand or CS: BSU, touches on a couples; most people because it's just reflective BBBEEBEEEBEEEEE' grow you have to play cer- lot issues dealing with seem to be single; who of life what we will deal tain parts. minorities and status quo, wouldn't want to be single with once we're out in the Br rut* * in RW: Mixed feelings, on SMART, very helpful with in college? work force anyway. These B one hand whites and grades, managing your Q: What would you like to situations I'm facing now blacks hang together but time or just having some- see less of on this cam- I've been through time and H Upscale Salon then there have been other one to talk to- the Deltas pus? time again. a times I'm walking down the are definitely holding it JC: Less segregation, CS: Comfortable if s E street and white girls are down for minority sister's. some unity but not really 2003, however certain E B crossing the street to avoid AA: LSU, programs because mostly you find all issues when touched on in Chanda McCar.t the blacks sitting together E Stylist me or walking faster; I did- things not only for Latino's, class the attention seems E n't come here to attack everyone attends their and I claim responsibility to be focused on you, not E anyone. functions. for it too, we need to get necessarily in a bad way CS: In each class I am involved with other cul- but you can tell people are (419) 242-1000 one of two or three black Q: What have you tures, grow more, learn trying not to slip up in their 1531 BOKTOII people which I knew com- observed as far as more. speech afraid they might fatodo. Oh» 43606 EEEBEBEEEt offend you so there's that respect there's a purpose in my being here. there. CS: Yeah, I'm having a blast, I'm AA: I feel like everyone else, I fit from the Brewster Projects in Detroit in perfect cause I hangout with and most people where I'm from are WILL THE RIEAL WOMEN PIJEASE everyone. not going to make it so I feel blessed and privileged. Q: What is something you feel AA: yeah could be done to raise the reten- Q: What could have been done to STAND UP?! tion rates of minorities on this make your transition easier? Brought to you by the leading lady of campus? JC: Have a tour for people who D.W.S.U. Divine Women Stand United JC: The main reason minorities come late cause I did and I was lost come here is because BG gives the first day. 12 QUESTIONS ALL WOMEN SHOULD ASK THEMSELVES: them the money to, so keep that up, RW: Not really, I knew what fc but if people see that an environ- expect. perate? ment is developing here that minori- CS: I wished somebody would of ties are more comfortable in money told me flat out-look these classes 8. Why do I feel like I must have se> may not remain the reason. are hard you need to study, don't to keep a guy? RW: "Don't make the money party the first week instead of feed- funny, keep it tight and it'll be ing me the bubble gum side of 9. Why do I think that I am a alright." things. "female pimp" because I'll have sex CS: I came here cause they AA: I was in a summer program with offered me a scholarship at first BG so I came in pretty prepared. anyone knowing deep down was not even on my list but I got Q: What would you like to see in inside I'm doing so because I am here and it was better than I thought. the Obsidian? hurting from Letting people know that there is JC: games, scholarships that re my past. some diversity here also, because at coming up. 1 st I thought it was 99% white from RW: personals 10. Why do parents tell their daugh- the look of it. CS: horoscopes, black history ters to remain virgins and their sons AA: scholarships moments, and quotes. 1. Why is it that when I see the man to AA: A lot of diversity in issues that I am involved with in public he just use condoms? Q: What are three great things and topics acts like we don't know each other, about BG? but alone we're 'light" and when he 11. Why is society finding models JC: The campus Is pretty, com- says it's so that OUR business does- with big booties for clothing lines like fortable, perfect size, there are n't get out I believe him? "apple bottom" but not male models always activities going on, different with big d*$?s to fit into their clothes. organizations that you can fit into. 2. Why is it that the guy one of my RW: The journalism program is friends is talking to is the biggest h?* 12. Why am I shaking my ass at the nationally accredited; scholarship yet I don't say anything because UCF, United Christian Fellowship opportunities, a good amount of I'm afraid of being labeled a hater? Center- a place built to praise God? blacks go here, if people just lose 3. Why does he only call me at night DONT WORRY THERE ARE their attitudes everything would be and I buy the excuse that it is SOLUTIONS: alright. because Everybody needs to realize that our CS: The campus is beautiful, the he's too busy during the day? ancestors fought for equality and professors are down to earth, and freedom so that we could move for- the technology at this school is awe- 4. Why is it that women allow them- ward in society not backwards. some. selves to be degraded in the media? Secondly, it's time for all women to AA: The diversity, the food is stand up and start telling men no in good, the programs like the writing 5. Why is it that I am called a h?* three ways. and math labs there to help you and HE is just doing his thing? 1. NO, I will not sacrifice my that's a big necessity to me. morals to please you Q: Would you choose BG again 6. Why do I skip the good guys for 2. NO, I will not be afraid to why or why not? the "popular" ones with the bad boy inform another sister of her man's JC: Yes, I finally know what my image. foul goal is, and the programs they have ways. here fit it and I like the campus. 7. Why do males go for double the 3. NO, I will not raise my son's RW: Yes, I'm supposed to be here price in love auctions , are we des- and daughter's differently with dou- mitiMiMn The we do educational programming, we powerful medium for change on cam- tration or viewed The lln 1903, within a book rooms like-Union 316 that can pus, only gets about 15 percent of as equal until Talented [collection of arti- only hold 50 in lecture style, yet 50 is our total participation. It is even more we begin pack- Talented 10th Icles collectively about 1/16 of the population. frustrating when I can leave a Black ing BSU meet- 10th Ititled The Negro We want to be viewed equally Student Union meeting, and see ings in the lProblem by W. E. among other races and groups on about as many Black people sitting Union Ballroom, B. Du Bois, a campus, yet we (other than a few) do in the Union as there were in the till we have controversial article entitled The not participate equally in an effort to meeting. Vontoba and his executive more than 3 senators on USG, till we Talented Tenth was published. The enhance the entire Bowling Green board are working tirelessly to have the same number show up at basis of this article was to encourage Community. How many people are ensure that we are represented, but the Black Issues Conference that we the attainment of higher education in involved in organizations other than should they have to, when there are had at the Ludacris concert, and till an effort to develop leadership skill BSU, NAACP, Uplift, and of course five times the people not working? we raise our collective GPAs to high- among the most able 10 percent of Greek groups? How many people NAACP has been almost non- er than 3.0. American Negroes. These 10 per- Many of these questions were cent (preachers, teachers, and pro- posed as a way for individuals read- fessionals) would then be entrusted ing this article to self-reflect. Where with the task of initiating and inspir- THE NEW TALENTED TEMTH : ARE are you as it relates to your participa- ing our accent to political and civil tion on campus? Do you come to equality. more parties than BSU meetings and While at first glance this might Uplift forums? Are you actively seem logical that the progressive YOU PART OF THE SOLUTION OR vocalizing your issues or are you just persons of a race should lead the sitting back and waiting for someone revolution, in reality the majority of else to do it? As Eldridge Cleaver civil rights movement in this country founder of the Black Panther Party was not led bty the elite, but by com- PROBLEM? once said "You're either part of the mon citizens that knew and under- solution or part of the problem." stood a change was needed. This is Relating W.E.B. DuBois' 'the Talented Tenth' to black where the ideology becomes contro- -END versial. It is wrong for one to leadership on campus assume and expect the upper class and elite of a race to evoke all the By Napoleon Bradford changes for a race. Yes, they might "It appears that my come up with ideas and plans, but if attend or have attempted to join existant this year but isn't their still a worst fears have they are the only ones working even- USG, College Democrats, UAO or fight goiing on for our political rights, tually they get burned out and frus- some academic honor society? How voting rights, and rights as black stu- been realized we trated, especially if the other 90 per- many of us have a cumulative GPA dents on this campus. NAACP cent are benefiting from the changes, of greater than 3.0? How many of should be the cornerstone moving have made progress yet not contributing to the effort. us have attended any forum for aca- other organizations and ensuring that in everything yet This can be directly translated to demic enhancement and cognitive our tools are working. By tools I the Black population at Bowling stimulation? How can we be equal if mean our outlets and record keep- nothing has Green State University. We are vic- we all are not working to be equal? ers. Written and spoken word. tims of the Talented Tenth Syndrome, Yet, those who could answer YES to Radio, television, and print mediums. changed." in that we only expect a small per- the previous questions probably still For exmaple the infamous Obsidian. centage of our Black community to make up less than a tenth of the do the work representative of the Black population at BGSU. The bottom line, it didn't work one -Derrick Bell masses. This is extremely sad, for it Precious Stones sponsored a hundred years ago, and it will not 1987 is even in the mindset of our leader- dialogue between Black Males and work today until the majority of Black ship. There are anywhere between Females on various topics of impor- students come together to participate .600 and 800 tance to our community, yet there in the movement started by the less The iBIack students were only about 30 to 40 persons than ten percent that are active on The Ion this campus, there, and the majority was female. this campus. Talented lyet we get excit- Yet, it is easy for us to complain that The only thing that more than ten Talented 10th ledif 100 show our voices are never heard, yet when percent of the Black population [up for a Black we are given a microphone, we fail attends are parties, and that is not 10th ■Student Union to speak. helping the perception of our people. Imeeting. When Black Student Union, our most We will not be heard by the adminis- itand up': ontinued from page 17 le standards when it comes to the alue of sex. Next, there are three Native Americans are confined to Diversity lways in which we need to say Regressive reservations, live in tipis, wear continued from page 15 Yes. continued from page 4 Draids, and ride horses. 1. YES, I will respect my Reality: appeal they have. Rap music may Thomas in St. Paul Minnesota after his |mind and body military service term. have opened up the job market for a There is nothing that confines 2. YES, I will warn other lot of professional positions as vyell but Native Americans to reservations. Before coming to the University Enriquez worked as a veterans repre- |women not to fall for the dog that these are not the images that we are Few wear braids and rid horses. just left shown on average. sentative for the state of Ohio assisting Fewer still own tipis. alone. Finally, as a hip hop head my only in helping people overcome obstacles. wish is that artists' would use the com- Enriquez was involved with helping 3. YES, I will have the 3. Stereotype: people with transitioning in their lives. [strength to leave him after I find mon sense and creativity that God Indians' affairs are managed for gave them in order to make this form All of these experinces culminated into out that he them by the Bureau of Indian of music not only powerful but more Enriquez opting to work with students just slept with my best positive, since so many people are lis- Affairs. lere at the University. As an advisor friend. tening. Why not say some thing that Reality: Enriquez helps students navigate Finally, there are good men out might inspire change or bring up more Each nation has its own govermen- through this time of transitioning and there but we must be patient and. 10 change. He makes sure students leaders? Rap music should be fun tal structure possessing a stop giving up what is supposed also, but it can only be progressive /ariety of self-governing powers. 'grasp the value and significanc of them being here." He believes the key to be precious to any asshole off artist own up to some of the responsi- the streets. If we were to raise bility that comes with the fun, which is|7. Stereotype: to keepinf students, particulary minority students, in school is making them our standards men would have hard to do if you do not care about the Native Americans have a tendency jnderstand how they are important to no other choice but to elevate to community that you effect the most. towards alcoholism. -END society and that they are in control of our level. Together women not Reality: their success. He advises, "It's your only on this campus but every- JNative Americans are no more pre- degree to gain or lose." where can bring about change. isposed to alcoholism than Enriquez believes that it is necessary IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN embers of any other ethnic group. for peopl, especially here in the US, to ANY OF THE THINGS SAID Line come together on common ground and TO E-MAIL rise above color issues in efforts to ontinued from page 6 [8. Stereotype: divineWbmen@[email protected] "My grandmother was an Indian" Decome the global leaders of the next "I don't think there is one Latino century. Here on campus, Enriquez look,'" Pena said. "But it is Reality: -END Thousands of Americans "wannabe' states .students, not just minority stu- 'common sense' in the US that dents but white students as well, need Indian, but they are not. Latinos look a certain way - not to take advantage of multicuftral pro- OBSIDIAN black, not white, but perhaps gramming and condition themselves to brown." 9. Stereotype: dealing with people outside of their ASK THE STAFF, The racial classifications Native Americans are all full bloods. comfort circles. For Enriquez this is in both the United States and the Reality: something that he has practised all of WHATEVER QUESTION Spanish-speaking world are simi- The majority of Native Americans lis life whether it was by choice or YOU WOULD LIKE TO lar hierarchies, but both are com- are of mixed heritage. lot. He encourages everyone to SEE ANSWERED choose diversity. plex and affect Latinos living in -END this country. As the Latino popu- 10. Stereotype: Most Native Americans know the EMAIL us at lation continues to grow, we will [email protected] see whether it will have an listories, languages and cultural OBSIDIAN increasingly larger impact, per- aspect of their own nation and of haps changing the scope of race other nations. multicultural relations away from the tradition- Reality: Title: Ask the Staff al binary approach. Few Native Americans know all cul- magazine -END ural aspects of their own nation, much less those of other nations. -END tA%l*e Minds I think I really like you Thanks. 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