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cio... A r— The Falcon's Nest Food Court will be open Ck»M 10:30 a.m. Friday, DMMkw 10th limited hours during Winter Break. FrMay, Dacamaar 1Mb See postings for official schedule. NEST STUDENT UNION WWW.B6NEWS.COM FINALS WEEK ISSUE Tuesday, December 16,2003 3 Every moment counts, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR even the pointless ones credit where credit is due. from the wrong doings of the guilty - Students, all Our University is blessed with — this also includes defending Nevertheless, I will ask you: How tremendous ability in our athletic themselves. long did you stare off into space? SARA programs. 1 don't know how many The most recent incident of police Depending upon you're schedule Falcon sports FORD times I've stated that fans help regu- brutality was, again, in Cincinnati — today, this can vary. I'm sure I even late the contests and make the play- Opinion Columnist lost a few folks who thought, "Christ, need support a man died while the officers he was ers feel better about what they do. attacking were defending them- now she's telling us what to do?" I So, hit the court in the House that The pointlessness of this column In the past I have written several selves. only asked to demonstrate a point. columns about our football team Roars, rum your blazer around astounds me. Frankly, I'm way too Do you ever wonder how much This man was high on PCP and a and encouraging everyone to sup- because it's time to make a push few other drugs. He attacked the busy to write it, and most of you are time in our lifetime is spent in total ahead for the men's basketball all way too busy to read it. But look port the team throughout the sea- officers and they defended them- thoughtlessness? A year? Two? More? son. Sadly, the season is almost over. squad. These guys have so much tal- at us: here 1 am writing, and here Interesting tidbit: It's estimated ent and potential. selves with their night-sticks They you are reading (I'm assuming). However, there is still one last did not kill the man, the drugs he that the average human spends a game to be played, and that game, I know Coach Dakich probably This end of the semester rush gets year total looking for lost objects. feels the same way I da He may be took is what killed him. me every time. No matter how pre- in my opinion, is the biggest to The people of Cincinnati are in an That five minutes looking for your come around in this city and rough on the guys, however, he pared 1 feel for it, or how much I try lost sock, or the ten looking for your knows how good this team really is. uproar and the mayor's response to to plan ahead, 1 always rely on that University in 11 years. Biology notes adds up, doesn't it? Say what you want about not win- As for the women, you are quite the problem is to give the police, panic felt when exam week You time efficiency nuts are proba- impressive, but in spite of that, for what he feels is a safer weapon: approaches. We must set down our ning the MAC Title; we're going bly shaking in your boots, but it's bowling. crying out loud, could we possibly lasers. beer bongs, our other bongs, our true. I remain, however, skeptical of get more than 76 fans to an impres- Now let's take the situation where spirit sticks and buckle down and Over the course of the teams pre- this kind of estimated statistic How vious 13 games, I have seen fans sive (4-2) women's game? the man high on drugs attacked the finish out the semester right (what- can something like this be measure? Again, I leave everyone with the police officers and they defended ever that means). come and go. But one thing remains Nevertheless, we must realize that and that is these guys are greatly opportunity to get involved. themselves with night-sticks, and I can't wait for this semester to be every moment counts, even the Involvement is a one of the key over. We all feel that weight upon appreciated by their fellow students the man died of heart failure. Take moments it took for me to write this, and surrounding community. We themes the University carries. Even the same officers, but instead of our shoulders right around the end if you don't really care for sports 1 ask — we want it to just hurry up and be and the ones you took to read it. I may have not won a MAC Title but night-sticks in their hands they have don't always adhere to determinism, let's look at the positives. you to attend and at the least meet lasers done. We are rushing through these some great people and experience a last weeks, wishing they'd go as fast but I do adhere to the notion that Posting a record of 10-3 is quite The man's heart failed because it everything we do and come into impressive. Gregg Brandon has the positive atmosphere. Have a lovely was enlarged and he was high. Take as possible. holiday and Go Falcons! How much of our time can we contact with, happens for a purpose. best record for a first year coach in that heart and let's run the several just wish away? Time is relative. 1 Whether we see that purpose or not the country. hundred to several thousand volts of TYLER SW0R0EN know this. Yet it's revered as some- depends on the vantage point we're The team has posted the most electricity, provided by the taser, STUDENT thing handed down from God, when stuck in at that particular moment. combined wins in the last three sea- through it. In my opinion, this in reality, it's a socially created con- The only way to see it all is to never sons since, well, who knows when. would do worse damage to his ception that we use to describe let yourself become stuck in any This is now, and the season is not heart. every moment that now is passing vantage point, especially one you over yet. Buy a ticket for the Motor Police are paid to Are lasers really the answer? us by (and it is only this now that is didn't create. City BowL Sure it's $45, but this is a Maybe instead we should issue actually handed down from God). If you had a great semester, love freaking bowl game. Why wait till protect us — let every police officer a nice foam bat Why then, must we rush it along? exam week (eek-gads), or thought next time? Then ihey can'l hurt anyone. While these last three weeks should go as Now, for a change of pace, I'll give Drive or take the bus up to Detroit them do their job we're at it we should pad the hand long as possible, then speak out! and root for the 2003 BGSU Falcons you a moment to gaze across the cuffs and zip strips they use to Don't just agree with me. Write a let- one more time. For some, it is their I've been hearing lately that police room in complete mindlessness. detain suspects and criminals. When While you're doing that, I will do the ter to the editor and explain why last game. are too aggressive, and abuse their you think I'm wrong, or ask. "Why Changing sports quickly, but not power. Police Brutality is the term did our society start caring for crimi- same. .Starting... now. nals more than the innocent? There, dorft you feel better? do you still let that pretentious opin- the mood, I would like to encourage used for this idea Honestly, I'm surprised you're still ion columnist go on writing every moving the fan support from foot- Given, what happened to Mr. King In closing, if you don't break the with me. Anyone else notice I've week?" ball to our men's and women's bas- several years ago should never have law then you won't be confronted by taken up a large portion of this col- ketball teams, and the hockey team. happened, and the shooting of that the police. If you are confronted by umn, and I still haven't developed a Anyone who has insights, qualms: All of these athletes work their man in Cincinnati a year or so ago the police, just cooperate and they concrete argument/opinion? Must or the much-desired hate mail can e- tails off, too They could use some was a tragedy, but that does not give won't have an excuse to use force on be my amazing writing skills (or my nuiil responses to: improvement in fan base, especially every person who is remotely you. complete avoidance of a solid topic). [email protected] hockey. Yeah I know we haven't had touched by a police officer the right some of the best seasons in recent to scream police brutality. The police BREHTARNOLD years, but we need to give everyone are paid to protect the innocent STUDENT Are you looking for a job that is dynamic and exciting? Did you know? Then work for The BG News! We offer flexible hours, excellent opportunity to get some real In 1647, the English parliament passed a law that made Christmas illegal. The journalism experience and a fun working environment. 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5) FlexFunds of extra business," she said. "The UDS undergoes overhaul same level of business was dis- Options, meal plans change persed among five major dining By Kara Hull centers rather than four. You don't EDITOR III CXItl have to be an economics major to After losing more than $500,000 understand the dynamics of thai." in 18 months of Union operation, And the agreement with Wendy's University Dining Services is ready didn't help matters either. to get out of the red. According lo Newman, Dining Passed at the lune 27 meeting of Services only gels 2 percent of all the University's Board of Trustees, meal plan money spent at Wendy's. the changes in Dining Services Last year Wendy's earned more being implemented this fall are cru- than $ 1 million in meal plan money cial, said linda Newman, executive — money thai could have been director of Residence Life. used lo run other dining centers on "The Union did not bring in a lot campus.
6) Ball State Shooting Duplain, had seven months ol Officer at Ball Stale investigated experience at the department and By Came Whitaker had plans to attend ihe police acad- MANAGING IDITOR emy in Kinu.it \. Last Saturday a Ball State At BGSU, an officer is not applic University police officer with pie- able for a job with ihe campus basic police academy training shot police department unless they lut\ e Ben Swwgw BG News a student four times, killing him already graduated from a police while responding lo a burglary call academy, said Tim lames, sergeant 4) Toledo Game SPORTS EDITOR Through the running game, Toledo off-campus. in the Bowling Green Police BGs big second half the key The Bowling Green football (earn was able to keep BG's offense off the The Ball State officer, Roberl Department. against Ihe Rockets. was 30 minutes from the end of its field in the first half, possessing an losh Harris, Keon Ncwson and season. almost seven-minute advantage in Shaun Suisham were named (he Heading into halftime, the Falcons lime of possession. MAC'S Players of the Week for (heir trailed Toledo 14-7, and had seen the But in the second half, it was BG &HSS WAV* die ins .Saturday. Rockets use a balanced offensive that dominated, starting on the first By Zach Baker attack to put up 14 unanswered offensive possession of the second points. half. r" ■■in E
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7) Death of University 8) Girls soccer team in student MAC tournament Brawl leads to killing of BG sopho- Falcons' run ends in final more By Zach Baker By Kara Hull SPORTS EDITOR EDITOR-IN.CHIEF It was a great playof[iun for the A University student was killed women's soccer team, but in the early Sunday morning after being end, it came up short. stabbed in the neck, chest and shoul- The Falcons scored the first der in a street brawl near his home- goal of the game, but Western town of Vandalia, a suburb of Michigan responded with four Dayton. unanswered goals — two in the Sophomore Douglas Moeller, 21, final 12 minutes — to come away was the sole fatality in an eruption of with the win and the Mid- violence at a birthday party in nearby American Conference tourna- Englewood, according to reports ment. Moeller, who transferred to the With the win, the Broncos will University this semester from Edison advance to the NCAA tourna- Community College in Piqua, was an ment. Falcon coach Andy undecided major in the College of Richards said that the 4-1 score Business Administration. did not represent the closeness of Lonnie 1. Ragan, 19, from the game. Columbus, GA., has been charged "It's not a fair reflection of the with aggravated rioting for the inci- way the girls played or the dent with the expectation of other amount of heart or effort they put charges pending the investigation, into the game today," Richards according to Gerry Gustin, said. "It's very unjust." spokesman with the Huber Heights Richards said that the postsea- Police Division. son run has been an enjoyable "We are seeking additional one for both himself and the charges," he said. "We expect to team, but he was still disappoint- charge him with the death of the stu- ed with the end result. Sen Stranger BG News dent." "We've done as well as we've done in previous seasons, if not a • Did you know... : little bit better," Richards said. "1 Bulletin: • • just really thought this was going ,j Americans on : to be our year." : the average eat • jfise isWej fas-hie •yodM coconotj The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed serious concern regarding this year's 118 acres flu season and has urged Americans to get a vaccine to guard against infection. There has been an ; can pc usrcj as eartier-than-usual start of flu season in some parts of the country. The early onset of flu season cou- j of pizza' ijofrr+i+ote for pled with the fact that the strain of flu showing up this year is associated with more deaths and hospi- I everyday" ifr(oo4 plaslta talizalions is the reason for this concern. The Student Health Service is pleased to inform all Students, Faculty and Staff that we have had the good fortune to secure a substantial quantity of FluMisl® influenza vaccine, Free of Charge. Alpha/ OHtUrotv Pi FluMist® is the new intranasal flu vaccine that is administered as a nasal spray, thereby eliminating the need to inject vaccine with a needle. FluMist® may be given to healthy Would Like to Present their 2004 Officers: individuals from 5 to 49 years of age. President: Kristen Johnston Vice President of Administration- Jessica Lipps The Student Health Service will be administering FREE FluMisl® vaccine to any student (faculty and Chapter Relations: Ashley Alper staff will be charged a $7 administrative lee) who wishes to protect themselves from the flu and meets ( ^responding Secretary- Bonnie Williamson Recording Secretary- Jen Ciancio the recommendations for receiving the vaccine . Treasurer- Ashley Finite New Member Educator- Melissa Adams Vice President of Academic Development- Katie Lehman Vice President of Membership- Alania King f Risk Management- J ana Wilson The FluMist© vaccine will be given: '—» i—Social Chair- Rochelle Perez Public Relations- Kristen Spie Wednesday, December 17 from 8:00-...ooam Panhel Delegate- Melissa Wolfe rz? In room 222 of the Union. Keeper of the Ritual- Valerie Forrest Special Events- Leslie Gambosi Philanthropy Chair- Kristen Weber Community Service- Amber Nelson Alumnae Relations- Katie Krolikowski COR Chair- Katelyq Dixon FluMist® is not given to persons with a history ol asthma or reactive airway disease, Vice President of Education- Sara Barhorst individuals with known or suspected immune system problems, persons on antiviral therapy, children Chapter Relation] Committee- Laurie Wolfe, Emily Meagher, and adolescents receiving aspirin therapy, persons allergic to eggs, individuals with a history ot Megan Pendleton and Meredith Sayre Guillain-Barre syndrome or pregnant women. Intramurals- Bethany Rausch 8 Tuesday. December 16,2003 FINALS WEEK ISSUE WWW.BGNEWS.COM
9) Campus chalkings cerning political outlooks. These Offensive or a right? statements included: "Hate liberals? Chalkings left Thursday night cre- We do," "We love pussy, not Bush," ated quite the stir on campus "Buck Fush" and "Hug a homo." By Carrie Whitaker All of these declarations arc in MANAGING EDITOR direct violation of the University's A policy concerning campus side- chalking policy. walk chalking has been in place for In the student handbook on page almost two years, but last week the 36 under "Advertisement" the policy rules of chalking were broken and it reads, "The use of chalk by student is creating some problems with the organizations and University depart- University. ments to publicize campus events on Sometime between Wednesday sidewalks is permitted," but the poli- and Friday many statements were cy docs not allow statements to be written on campus sidewalks con- written by individuals.
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I ROM PACI 9 After watching her mother die from heart disease, she made it a goal ttfomen can help join (he cause by to make other women aware of the Help the fight against heart disease making other women aware of their risks and how to prevent it. "The key risks. "So many women call me and BylbaUnch stronger lives. take place on Valentine's Day at Perry is education. The more women hear »fP0»lY8 Feb. 6,2004, is National Wear Red Field house. The goal for this year is want to volunteer their time to this about this, the better," Carr said. "The cause," Wright said. "They have seen How can you get involved in the Day for Women. To team more about to raise $40,000, Long said. more men become aware of the dif- fight against heart disease? the Go Red for Women Campaign, (ill Can, Associate Dean oil their friends suffer and want to make ferences in how heart disease reveals sure other women are aware of the Project Red Dress is the center- call l-888-My-Heart or visit ameri- Students, recruits captains for the itself, the better." Carr volunteers piece of a national campaign to raise canheartorg. Heart Walk The captains are in risk- with the AHA to recruit captains and Wright joined the cause after awareness of women's heart health You can also join with others to charge of putting together teams. walkers for the Wood County Heart issues. The Red Dress pin is a symbol help raise money for research. The Carrs goal is to have 40 team cap- working in critical care and volun- Walk on Valentine's Day. teering with the AHA. 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Wooster, Bowling Green OH 43402 and Sunday, January 11 www.greoobrlarrontals.com WWW.BGNEWS.COM FINALS WEEK ISSUE Tuesday, December 16,200311 Capture provides more intelligence BylimKrane "We've already been able to capture a on the resistance and the where- IHl ASS0CIA1ID PRESS couple of key individuals here in abouts of Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri and BAGHDAD, Iraq — The capture of Baghdad." other remaining senior regime offi- Saddam Hussein is providing intelli- The surge in new detail was giving cials and insurgent leaders. gence that has led to the arrests of key U.S. commanders evidence that Since Saddam's capture, U.S. figures in the anti-U.S. insurgency Saddam played a moral and financial forces have taken into custody an and a clearer picture of what role the role in the anti-U.S. insurgency, Iraqi general who is not on the ousted dictator played, a U.S. general Hertling said. Saddam had $750,000 American list ot 55 most-wanted told The Associated Press yesterday. when U.S. Army raiders found him members of the former regime, The intelligence gleaned, some of Saturday hiding in a hole dug into a according to a senior U.S. defense it from Saddam's document-filled farmyard near his hometown of official. The official did not disclose briefcase, has also given the U.S. mil- Tikrit, north of Baghdad. the general's name. itary a far clearer picture of the guer- "I'm sure he was giving some guid- It is unclear how much knowledge rillas' command-and-control net- ance to some key figures in this insur- Saddam has of the insurgency. U.S. work in Baghdad, and has confinncd gency," Hertling said. "When you forces said they found no communi- the existence of rebel cells whose take down the mob boss, you don't cations equipment, maps or other presence was previously only sus- know how much is going to come of evidence of a guerrilla command pected, Brig Gen. Mark Hertling of it." the U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division U.S. intelligence and military offi- said in an interview wid) AR cials say their first priority is to focus SADDAM,PAGE 16 The division's intelligence analysts were able to match the intelligence from Saddam against its database of insurgent suspects, Hertling said. As a result, the division was busy mak- ing arrests and interrogating prison- ers all night Sunday and early yester- day. Mulummad Muheisen BC News "Some were things we already knew about and we just needed the CELEBRATING: Iraqis wave flags celebrating the capture ot former Iraqi intel to go after them. I think we'll get President Sadam Hussein for the second day in downtown Baghdad some significant intelligence over the next couple of days," Hertling said. eat fresh. Available At: 524 E. Wooster 854 S. Main St 1234 N. Main St. 10 Tuesday. December 16.2003 FINALS WEEK ISSUE WWW.BGNEWS.COM Preventing heart disease No. 1 goal for women HURT DISEASE. fROM PAGE 9 After watching her mother die from heart disease, she made it a goal Women can help join the cause by to make other women aware of the Help the fight against heart disease making oilier women aware of their risks and how to prevent it. "The key By Lisa 'Lynch " stronger lives. take place on Valentine's Day at Perry] risks. "So many women call me and is education. The more women hear BSPOBUB want to volunteer their time to this about this, the belter," Carr said. "Hie Feb. 6,2004, is National Wear Red Field house. The goal for th's year is How can you get involved in the cause," Wright said. "They have seen more men become aware of the dif- Day for Women. To learn more about to raise $40,000, Long said. fight against heart disea.se? their friends suffer and want to make ferences in how heart disease reveals the Go Red for Women Campaign, Jill Carr, Associate Dean ol Project Red Dress is the center- call 1-888-My-lleart or visit ameri- sure other women arc aware of the Itself, the belter." Carr volunteers Students, recruits captains for the piece of a national campaign to raise risk." with the AHA to recniit captains and canhcartorg. Heart Walk. The captains are in awareness of women's heart health Wright joined the cause after walkers for the Wood County 1 lean You can also join with others to charge of putting together teams. issues. The Red Dress pin is a symbol working in critical care and volun- Walk on Valentine's Day. help raise money for research. The Can's goal is to have 40 team cap- for women and heart disease said teering with the AITA. "I've seen so "Women need to be more persis- American Heart Walk is the signature tains and to have each walker raise lulie Beckwith. Corporate Delations fund-raising event for the American many women suffer and die of heart tent," Wright said. "If you have signs $150. Director of the American Heart disease." Wright said. and symptoms and you are not being Heart Association. The Heart Walk is To be a captain or walker for the Association. Associate Dean of Students, Till adequately monitored, find a second important because it raises money Wood County Heart Walk, contact Carr. has also joined the campaign. opinion." 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December 16.200311 Capture provides more intelligence By Jim Krane "We've already been able to capture a on the resistance and the where- IH! «SS0Cl»ltD PRESS couple of key individuals here in abouts of I/AH Ibrahim al-Douri and BAGHDAD, Iraq—The capture of Baghdad." other remaining senior regime offi- Saddam Hussein is providing inletli- The surge in new detail was giving cials and insurgent leaders gencethat lias led to the arrests ol key us. commanders evidence that Since Saddam's capture, U.S. figures in the ami-US. insurgency Saddam played a moral and financial forces have taken into custody an and a clearei picture of what role the role in the anti-US. insurgency, Iraqi general who is not on the ousted dictator played, a U.S. gcneial I lertling said. Saddam had 1750,000 American list ol 55 most-wanted told The Associated Press yesterday: when U.S. Amiy raiders found him members of the former regime, The intelligence gleaned, some ol Saturday hiding in a hole dug into a according to a senior IIS defense it from Saddams document-filled farmyard near his hometown of official. The official did not disclose briefcase, has also given the U.S. mil- Tikrit. north of Baghdad. the general's name. itary a far clearer picture of the guer "I'm sure he was giving some guid- It is unclear how much knowledge rillas' command-and-control net ance to some key figures in this insur- Saddam has of the insurgency. U.S. work in Baglidud. and has confirmed gency," 1 lertling said. "When you ion es s,ud they found no communi- the existence of relM'l cells whose take down the mob boss, you don't cations equipment, maps or other presence was previously only sus- know how much is going to come of evidence of a guerrilla command pected, Brig. Gen. 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Main St. 12 Tuesday, December 16,2003 FINALS WEEK ISSUE WWW.BGNEWS.COM \ A look back at Fall Semester's campus events Counter Clock-wise from center right: Mike Metzger- The clock tower of the court house looks down over campus. Samantha Anderson- Friends and family gather outside of Founders at the Circle of Friends memorial in honor of the six girls that passed away over spring break in 2002. a»aLBIack"Eyed Peas take time fo pose for a picture during the ■ t. 4. bn sits in the basement of the Technology building. Sident of the Nissan corporation speaks at the Union. I] The campus seal just after a local rain shower. * VI WWW.BGNEWS.COM FINALS WEEK ISSUE Tuesday. December 16.200313 Falcon Athletics: A time to remember 12 Tuesday. December 16,2003 FINALS WEEK ISSUE WWW.BGNEWS.COM A look back at Fall Semester's campus events ~^=5[ set Counter Clock-wise from center right: Mike Metzger- The clock tower of the court house looks down over campus. Samantha Anderson- Friends and family gather outside of Founders at the Circle of Friends memorial in honor of the six girls that passed away over spring break in 2002. Ben Swanger- Members of Black Eyed Peas take time to pose for a picture during the \ lomecoming football game Oct. 4 zger- The electric falcon sits in the basement of the Technology building. ico- The President of the Nissan corporation speaks at the Union. Swanger- [Background] The campus seal just after a local rain shower. ■ • ■■«-/■ WWW.BGNEWS.COM FINALS WEEK ISSUE Tuesday. December 16,200313 Falcon Athletics: A time to remember Far Left: Eric Fertel- BG's Deryck Freudeman attempts a bicy- cle kick. Below: Julie Difranco- BG fans cheer on'the football team against Miami Dec. 4. u& Clock Wise frcrffligjB-left Eric Fertel- Leah Eggtetorvpasses the b State Sept. 21, 2003. Ben Swanger Womens Soccer coach Andy Richards talks pra to the team in a preseason practice. Eric Fertel-Adrian Akpan goes up for a header against a Michigan player Sept. 28, 2003. Tom Glnn- Bowling Green's Amber Culp finishes in second place during a meet in Bowling Green. Ben Swanger- Bowling Green's Ted Piepkow tackles Purdue's Anthony Rogers during BG's 27-26 win in West Lafayette. Samanthd Anderson- Falcon players celebrate their win over Northern Illinois here in Doyt Perry Stadium. Ben Swanger- [Background] Doyt Perry Stadium stands empty after close of the season. 14 Tuesday. December 16.2003 FINALS WEEK ISSUE WWW.BGNEWS.COM Array of college guides helping seniors choose By Steve Giegerich different?" Nearly 125 overflowed two shelves IH[ ASS0CUU0 PRISS —(Juidebooks and Web sites can at a New York City bookstore recently, Uke many high school seniors, help a student narrow the field of col- including both heavyweights (the Kim Row has waded through scores leges, but it's a mistake to rely on 3,109-page "Peterson's Four-year of books and Internet sites this fall, them too much. Colleges. 2004") and (hose that assessing thousands of colleges and Experts agree, particularly since appeal to lightweights ("The Idiot's universities. there is an ever-growing array of Guide to College Survival"). Hen (inclusions: guides that offer admissions advice There are selections that show stu- —College students almost always and rate schools on almost any crite- dents how to write an essay that will give their own school bad grades. rion — academics, parties, even a get the attention of the Harvard —Ciuidcbook authors seem to use Web site devoted to the quantity and admissions office And, for the less- the word "beautiful" to describe quality of squirrels on the nation's ambitious, how to gain entry to a Wide Payne AP Photo every American campus. "Of course a campuses (it's called The Campus INTERNET AS A SOURCE: Maryville High School senior Kim Roe sits at a campus is beautiful," said Row, of Squirrel listings). The sheer number COLLEGES, PAGE 15 computer at the school. Kim used the Internet to get information on vari- Maryville, lenn. "Hut what makes it of guides can be intimidating. ous colleges she's Interested in applying to. 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MARK TAYLOR, THURMOND FAMILY LAWYER through hyperbole COLLEGES. FROM PAGE 14 the influence of rankings and guide- Thurmond family "near Ivy" school. books on prospective students often Dozens of hooks offer advice on tum around and quote laudatory how to pay for a college education — attributes on their Web sites. though "How to Go To College "Higher education is running Almost for Free" seems the logical around figuring how to win by the acknowledges claim choice. game of rankings, which does not For all the efforts by publishers to encourage real innovation or com- By Amy Geier Edgar paternity, though he hasn't dis- public because she didn't want to mitment to learning," he said. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS set their books apart, the guides are cussed the question with the embarrass herself or hurt often consulted but rarely pur- "Rather, it reinforces some of the COLUMBIA. S.C. -The late Sen. Thurmond family. Thurmond's career. The Post first chased, said Suzy Staubach, manag- most superficial changes in higher Slrom Thurmond's family yesterday "We are happy that this matter reported her claims on its Web site er of the University of Connecticut education by encouraging them to said it acknowledges a California has been resolved. Mrs. Essie Mae Saturday. bookstore. do whatever it takes to increase... the woman's claim that she is his illegit- Washington-Williams can now take "There was an agreement "They are among the more shop- applicant pool and increasing gradu- imate mixed-race daughter. Her a place in history as a daughter of between the parties that she would worn books in the store," she said. ate research — but not innovation in lawyer said the statement brought U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond," Walters never discuss the fact that Sen. When former reporter Edward the undergraduate classroom. It's her "a sigh of relief." said. Thurmond was her father," Walters Fiske began editing what is now damaging at many levels and keeps "As I. Strom Thurmond has Said Frank K. Wheaton, another said. He said Williams was not seek- called the "Fiske Guide to Colleges" getting worse every year." passed away and cannot speak for attorney for Williams: "Ms. Williams ing money and did not want to chal- in the carry 1980s, he shared space on To help college applicants at himself, the Thurmond family shed a sigh of relief. She said 'I'm lenge Thurmond's will. bookstore shelves with only a hand- MaryvuTe High School sort through acknowledges Ms. Essie Mae happy and very much surprised."' In seven decades of politics, ful of competitors. the many books available in the Washington-Williams' claim to her Wheaton had said Saturday that Thurmond gained fame and infamy At the time, the last of the baby school's guidance office, Cynthia heritage. We hope this acknowledg- his client was coming forward to as an arch-segregationist, but he boomers were starting college, and Freeman last year assigned her ment will bring closure for Ms. claim that the nation's longest-serv- later came to support a holiday for schools were stepping up marketing Senior Inquiry Class to read and then Williams," the family's lawyer, J. ing senator — and one-time segre- the slain civil rights leader Martin campaigns to attract a declining summarize the material for other Mark Taylor, said in a brief state- gationist — was her father. 1-uther King, lr. number of high school graduates. students. ment Thurmond died in June at age 100. Williams claims Thurmond "It occurred to me that somebody "They are lost in a sea of choices," Contacted at his office, Taylor Williams was to discuss her story fathered her when he was a 22-year- needed to come in on the side of the Freeman said. Her students look to confirmed he was speaking for the at a news conference tomorrow in old living in his parents' home in consumer to cut through the hyper- the guides to try and trim the field, Thurmond family but refused to Columbia Wheaton said Williams Edgefield. Her mother, Carrie Butler, bole," Fiske said. she said. give details or answer any questions, may not release all her alleged evi- 16, had been working as a maid in Like the annual U.S. News and That's the case with Row, who including whether the family was in dence supporting the claim because theThurmonds' home. World Report college rankings that knew she wanted to major in a sci- fact verifying the claims ofWilliams, of the announcement. "There may Raised by an aunt, Williams told followed, Fiske's decision to infor- ence at a school outside Tennessee a 78-year-old retired teacher who be no need," he said. the Post she first met Thurmond mally rate schools drew fire from when she began consulting the lives in Los Angeles. Williams had long been rumored around 1941, when she was 16, and within higher education. Princeton Review's Web site. She is "The statement speaks for itself," to be Thurmond's child, though she Thurmond called her a "very lovely Two decades later, Paul Boycr — now waiting to learn if she has been jTaylor said. had previously denied it. She came daughter." author of "College Rankings accepted by Colgate University, her A message left for U.S. Attorney forward now at the urging and She told the newspaper she Exposed" — claims that the annual top choice. Strom Thurmond |r. was not imme- encouragement of her children, received money at least once a year U.S. News survey and Fiske-like Ultimately, said Row, a trip to the diately returned. Thurmond's Wheaton said. in sessions arranged by Thurmond's guides have turned choosing a col- Colgate campus in Hamilton, N.Y. widow, Nancy, said she was not tak- Williams told The Washington Senate staff. Wheaton said the total lege into a ratings game loathed — played a larger role in her decision than anything she read in print or ing calls from the media. Post that Thurmond privately over the years was "very substantial" but reluctantly embraced, nonethe- Glenn Walters, an attorney for acknowledged her as his daughter but less than $1 million. less — by higher education. online. Williams, said he believes the state- and had provided financial suppon Bayer says colleges that disparage "A campus visit is better than any ment acknowledges Thurmond's since 1941. 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Such tac- inlclligence officials say they believe The former dictator has complied when asked about Speicher. Hertling said the cells' relative tics proved effective in defusing rebel he has been loo concerned with sur- with simple commands to stand up Saddam's denials match those of independence made them tougher movements in Turkey and Peru after vival to serve much more than an and sit down, but officials said he has his deposed regime. to root out, and allowed them to the capture of guerrilla leaders, said inspiration to the resistance, not provided much useful informa- Asked about the insurgency, press attacks even after Saddam's Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Saddam was being interrogated al tion on the guerrilla war or other Herding said the guerrillas, who capture — as they did Sunday and Institution. an undisclosed location in Iraq. matters. show signs of running short on cash, yesterday, with deadly bombings in Hertling said the idea of granting "He's answering willingly to the Some of his responses are regarded have begun turning to another tactic: Baghdad. leniency to Saddam would be questions that arc being asked of as an attempt to rationalize and justi- kidnapping to compel victims' fami- "It's proven we were very close to unpopular with U.S. troops and him," U.S. Army lJ. (ion. Ricardo fy his actions, (he officials said. lies (o attack U.S. troops. the mark," Hertling said. many Iraqis. Sanchez, the top military comman- Saddam has denied to his inter- Hertling said the division's earlier But Saddam's capture won't help "I'm not sure I'd agree with a thing der in Iraq, told CNN yesterday. He rogators that his regime had theories on the rebel movement's U.S. troops in battles with guerrillas like that for a guy who's killed hun- said Saddam wasn't "freely giving us weapons of mass destruction and leadership had proven accurate. who were never loyal to the former dreds of thousands of people and information yet, but we'll continue to ties to al-Qaida. Last month, Hertling and Brig. dictator, such as religious extremists buried them in mass graves," work toward that end." He has also denied knowledge of Gen. Martin Dempsey, 1st Armored's and foreign fighters, Hertling said. Hertling said. 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We work really hard, we're White led the nation in passing Kansas State's Darren Sproles was Nate Kacding. ■HE ASSOCIATED PRESS well coached, and this shows you efficiency, completing 64 percent of the other first-team running back The other offensive picks were NEW YORK — When it comes to how good we played all year." his passes for 3,744 yards, 40 touch- after gaining 1,948 yards on the Virginia Tech center lake Grove and ll-Americans, Oklahoma is this The Sooners, who led the nation in downs and only eight interceptions. ground. Florida State tackle Alex Barron. ear's undisputed No. 1. total defense, were No. 1 in the polls He won the Heisman Trophy and the There were three repeat selections UCLA lineman David Ball head- Heisman Trophy-winning quarter- all season until a loss in the Big 12 title AP Player of the Year award. — Harris, Lehman and Arkansas lined the defensive picks after leading back Jason White was among a game to Kansas State dropped them "The guy is the reason we scored tackle Shawn Andrews. the nation with 16 1/2 sacks. ecord-tying five Sooners on The to third. Oklahoma still made it to the all those points," coach Bob Stoops Miami and Iowa were the only Texas linebacker Derrick lohnson, ciated Press All-America team Bowl Championship Series title said. "We couldn't do that if he didn't other teams with two first-team West Virginia linebacker Grant Wiley, nounced yesterday. game at the Sugar Bowl against No. 2 sec the whole field and have the picks. The Hurricanes had safety Ohio State safety Will Allen and Defensive lineman Tommie I larris, LSU. touch he has throwing the football." Sean Taylor and tight end Kellen Florida cornerback Kciwan Ratliff nebacker Teddy Lehman, comer- No. 1 Southern California finished Heisman finalist Eli Manning of Winslow, while Iowa had offensive ack Derrick Strait and all-purpose third in the BCS standings and will Mississippi was the second-team lineman Robert Gallcrv and kicker ALL-AMERICA, PAGE 22 klayer Antonio Perkins also repre- play No. 4 Michigan in the Rose Bowl. pick at quarterback, and Ben uted Oklahoma, which equaled the If the Trojans win, there could be a Itoethlisberger of Miami of Ohio was ccord set by Army in 1945 and split national title, with USC winning the third-team selection. natched by the Sooners in 1987. the AP poll and the Sugar Bowl win- The two other Heisman finalists "It just goes to show what kind of ner taking the coaches' poll. were first-tcamcrs. Ithletes we have at Oklahoma and USC was second with three All- Pittsburgh receiver Larry |ow good we have it going on there Americans — receiver Mike Williams Pitzgerald was picked after catching K" said Lehman, the winner of the (87 catches, 1,226 yards, 16 TDs), 87 passes for 1,595 yards and 22 tliuck Bednarik Trophy as best offensive lineman lacob Rogers and touchdowns, while Michigan's Chris ifensive player in the nation. defensive lineman Kenechi Udeze. Perry earned his spot for gaining "If you ask me, we should have had LSU was represented by defensive 1,955 yards from scrimmage and ) or 11 Ail-Americans just from the lineman Chad Lavalais. scoring 19 touchdowns. 18 luesday. December 16. 2003 FINALS WKKK ISSUE WWW.BGNEWS.COM Turning the tables on Mr. Baker By Oan Gedney Zach, always the good sport, let's 1. What is your biggest regret from lack of self-confidence. I wish I had ASSISIAN1 SPORIS EDITOR us in on a different side of his life college? more up front confidence." In our last edition of "Take Ten," before he leaves us for the bright "I think that my biggest regret in Zach Baker, our graduating Sports lights of Kcnton, Ohio. college is that I wasn't confident 2. What will you miss the most lilinii. puts himself in the position So, one last time, here we go with, enough when I first got here and my aboutBG? that we have put our athletes and "Take Ten." confidence has never been what I "There is too much to mention. coaches in throughout the semester. want it to be. I vary between ego and The last two to three years of my life has revolved around this place. I think what I am going to miss the most is just the camaraderie of the people here. It's a pretty good place Good Luck on Finals! and the people are really nice." 3. lust why is the "Budweiser Get the Hotseat" so terrible? "There's a difference between being witty and trying to be witty. It's Grade not funny if everyone knows your try- ing to be funny. No, seriously, it was REPORT and just a joke and we ran with it" 4. What was the highlight of your CARD college career? Retired Sports Editor Zaclury L Biker "I have two highlights. First is the that you have attended? weekend at Ohio State. Having my "I would have to say Bowling mom in town watching me watch the Green versus Northern Illinois this game The second was a couple of season. I've never been in a place that weeks ago when I played Open Mic felt like that. It was wonderful, and to Night at Easystreet Cafe. Getting to have so much at stake, it was just play guitar, which is my second love, awesome" that was just great. I was so happy UPS is hiring Part-time! with that." 9. Who is your favorite pro athlete of all-time? - Weekends off 5. What is your favorite movie of "Muhammad Ali. For me he just all-time? sort of personifies cool. 1 don't like - Weekend pay checks "The Godfather." cocky people generally, but he was cocky and he backed it up. 1 don't 6. What song puts you in a better mind cocky people if they back it up. mood? He was retired before I was bom, but Available Shifts "'In Your Eyes' by Peter Gabriel." just his presence, I still love that." Day 11:30am - 3:30pm Midnight 10:46pm - 2:45 am 7. What is the best video game ever 10. Who is the best character in made? " Mystery Sdence Theater 3000"? Twilight 5:00pm - 9:00pm Pre-load 4:30am - 9:00am "Tecmo Super Bowl." "Crow was my favorite because he's not quite as sarcastic as I am, but 8. What is the best sporting event he's pretty close." ON CAMPUS Dec. 16 12 pm-5 pm CAREER CENTER 300 SADDLEMIRE Dec. 189am-2 pm Need a plane, to five next semester? See Us On Campus After Break! We are novv /easing for Spring QPOH or contact Steve Eich at [email protected] or Jami Rosier at [email protected] GREENBRIAR, INC. www.uspjobs.com 352-0717 (419)891-6820 445 E. 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Bumatay was 17th and Urdaneta Brookhart has been with the was the 20th and final player Panthers since 1997, first as light taken. ends and special-teams assistant The Tigers also outrighted the and then as wide receivers coach. contract of right-handed pitcher He spent the past three seasons as Shane I oiix to Triple-A Toledo, offensive coordinator. loux was 1 -1 with a 7.12 ERA in 11 Thomas said the decision was games with Detroit last season. made to replace Owens in an Shelton, 23, was a catcher and effort to give new leadership a infielder in Pittsburgh's organiza- chance to improve the program. tion. Bumatay, 24, is a left-handed "We expect great things of our pitcher from Colorado's system. football program in the future and Urdaneta, 24, is a right-handed feel he (Brookhart) is the person to pitcher from Cleveland's organiza- tion. lead us in that direction," Thomas said. is now accepting applications for Players are eligible for the draft Owens had a 40-61 record dur- if they are not on a team's 40- man ing his nine years with the Zips, roster and have been in profes- including 31-41 in the Mid- Spring 2004. sional baseball for three seasons American Conference. They were — Four if they signed before turn- 5-3 this season in the MAC. Owens ing 18. was recently named the coach at Players selected must remain on Division II Ashland University. (lie 25-man active rosier or the disabled list for all of 2004 or be Positions are available for: offered back to their former learns Mariners sign Speizio, for $25,000. Last season, Shelton hit a com- trade Colbrunn Section Editors bined .336 with a .441 on-base NEW ORLEANS (AP) —The percentage at Single-A I.ynchburg Seattle Mariners reached a prelim- Assistant Section Editors and Doublc-A Altoona. Shelton inary agreement on a three-year was lied for third among all minor contract with first baseman Scott leaguers in on-base percentage. Spiezio and acquired outfielder Photographers Writers Bumatay was 4-1 with a 2.60 Quinton McCracken from the ERA in 40 games at Doublc-A Arizona Diamondbacks for infield- Tulsa. I le did not allow a run in er Greg Colbrunn yesterday. Promotions Design nine innings at Single-A Visalia. Spiezio, 31, was a key player in Urdaneta appeared in 44 games Anaheim's 2002 World Scries victo- last season at Double-A ry. He hit .265 with 16 homers and lacksonville and made six saves 83 RBIs that season. and had a 4.29 ERA. At Single-A His deal cannot be finalized Vcro Beach, he led the Florida until he passes a physical. While Become part of BGSU tradition State League with 32 saves. there was no announcement by "Urdaneta has a great arm with the Mariners, the agreement was and help preserve the memories and a chance to be a power pitcher at confirmed by a baseball source the major league level," who spoke on the condition of excitement of the 2003-2004 school year. Dombrowski said. anonymity. In addition to reacquiring Colbrunn, Arizona agreed to an Akron gets their man $800,000, one-year contract with AKRON, Ohio (AP) —The catcher Brent Mayne. Applications are available at 28 West Hall University of Akron yesterday McCracken, a 33-year-old -.named University of Pittsburgh switch-hitter, batted .227 with no or on-line at www.keyyearbook.com. offensive coordinator I.D. homers and 18 RBIs in 203 at-bats Brookhart as its new football last season, appearing in 115 coach. games but making just 39 starts. Brookhart, 39, replaces Lee He has a 280 career average in For more information contact the KEY Yearbook Owens, who was fired Nov. 16 fol- nine seasons with Colorado (1995- lowing a 7-5 season, said Akron's 97), Tampa Bay (1998-2000), at (419) 372-8086. director of athletics Mike Thomas. Minnesota (2001) and Arizona. "I'm extremely excited to be the 20 Tuesday. December 16,2003 FINALS WEEK ISSUK Cavs pull trigger on Davis deal By Tom Withers and Zydrunas llgauskas (15.7). Davis back from an injury. IHf «SS0CI*IID PRtSS had a breakout season in 2002-03, Mihm was just beginning to blos- CLEVELAND—Guard Ricky Davis leading Cleveland in scoring (20.2 som into a solid player. was traded by Ihe Cleveland points), assists, steals, minutes and 3- The former first-round pick (No. 7 Cavaliers to die Boston Celtics in a point percentage. overall) hits played extremely well in a six-player deal yesterday, a source However, Davis was unable shake limited role this season for Cleveland, within the NBA told The Associated his reputation as a selfish player who which had been patiently waiting for Press. looks to shoot first. His me-before- the 7-footcr to develop. The Cavs sent Davis, Chris Mihni, the-team attitude reached its peak The 6-foot-10 Stewart, in the final Michael Stewart and a draft pick to during a game against Utah last sea- year of a six-year, $24 million deal he the Celtics for Eric Williams. Tony son, when Davis intentionally missed signed with Toronto, was averaging Battle and Kedrick Brown, the source a shot at his own basket to try and get just 10 minutes per game for said on condition of anonymity. a rebound that he thought could give Cleveland. The deal, first reported by him his first career triple-double. Danny Ainge, the Celtics' director ESPN.com, was expected to be for- Cleveland coach Paul Silas, who of basketball operations, has been mally announced later. briefly coached Davis at Charlotte, emphasizing an uptempo offense The swap also includes Cleveland periodically benched the swingman since taking over in May. This is giving the (allies back a second- this season and banished him from Ainge's second big trade, having sent round pick it received from Boston in the team for a few days before allow- Antoine Walker and Tony Delk to a trade last summer. ing him to rejoin the team. Dallas in October for center Raef The Cavaliers (6-17) took a 33- Silas seemed to be getting through LaFrentz, swingman )iri Welsch, for- game road losing streak into their to Davis, who had 15 points, nine ward Chris Mills and a first-round game at the Indiana Pacers last night. rebounds and five assists in a win draft pick. The Celtics hosted Minnesota. over Detroit last week. But in a loss Williams, 31, is in his ninth NBA Cleveland had talks with several Saturday night to the Celtics, Davis season and was one of Boston's top teams this season about trading scored three [Mints on 1 -for-5 shoot- defenders. He spent his first two sea- Davis, a prolific scorer who has ing in 32 minutes. sons as a pro with Boston, the next butted heads with coaches and The additions of Williams, Battie two with Denver and relumed to teammates throughout his five-year and Brown will help the Cavs defen- Boston for the 1999-00 season. He GONE: Cavs troubled star Ricky Davis, above, was traded to the Celtics career. sively, and should rid Silas of a was the Celtics' third-leading scorer, yesterday. Davis was averaging 15.3 points headache. However, the team will averaging 11.6 points with 4.5 knee injuries this season. The No. 5 Community College. At 6-foot-7, he this season, third on the Cavaliers have to turn elsewhere for scoring rebounds. overall pick by Denver in the 1997 has been praised for his athleticism behind rookie l-eliron lames (17.7) until they get guard Daluan Wagner Battie, 27, has been hobbled by draft is averaging 5.9 points and 5.1 but has been a disappointment for rebounds. the Celtics. Brown, 22, was drafted with the ;! WE DELIVER • 353 7770 ;! 11th pick of the 2001 draft after two seasons at Okaloosa-Walton WgG,fnclerS. Newlove Rentals Grinder*, the 'best invention wishes you a safe since the wheel. and happy holiday. 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The team's changed for the fourth straight week, Ilorida (5-2) dropped 14 spots to first six games of 2004 send the with the Huskies moving up one No. 15 after losses to Maryland and Huskies on the road three times, place yesterday to reclaim their pre- I/>uisville, which both moved into including matchups with ranked season spot. the rankings yesterday. They replace teams Oklahoma, North Carolina The Huskies (7-1) were also No. 1 Michigan State and Iowa. and Pittsburgh. for the first two polls of the regular Duke (6-1) received one first-place "I'll know a lot more about us after season. But their loss to Georgia Tech vote and was No. 3, the first of three tiiose games. I'll know then if we're in the Preseason NIT led to a revolv- straight teams from the Atlantic still one of those teams that can win ing door of top teams; Kansas and Coast Conference. No. 4 North it." Calhoun said. "I don't feel any dif- Florida also took turns leading the Carolina (6-0) was first on six ballots, ferent about my team dian 1 did at poll. while No. 5 Georgia Tech (8-0) — the beginning of the season. We have The Gators were No. 1 last week, unranked in the preseason — had 14 enough talent." but lost two straight games. first-place votes. Imiisville (4-1), which neat Florida UConn didn't even receive the Kansas, which fell from No. 1 after 73-65 Saturday, moved back into the most first-place votes from the losing to Stanford, was sboh. followed rankings at No. 20 after i two-week national media panel, outpolled 26- by Arizona, Oklahoma, Stanford and absence. Maryland (6-2), which beat 21 in that category by No. 2 Kentucky. Missouri. (he Gators 69-68 in overtime, is But Connecticut had a total of 1.685 Arizona and Stanford each ranked for the first time this season. points, 67 more than the Wildcats (5- received two first-place votes, bring- Michigan State, No. 3 in the presea- 0). ing the total of teams with No. lvotes son poll, fell from No. 21 after drop- "The way it is today, it's not even to seven. ping to 3-4 with Saturday's 79-74 loss parity," Connecticut coach lim Saint loscph's and Texas tied for to Kentucky. The Spartans' other loss- Calhoun said yesterday. "I disagree 11 tli. Gonzaga, Wake Forest, Florida, es were also against ranked teams — with those who say there are 30 to 40 Cincinnati. Purdue, Pittsburgh, Kansas, Oklahoma and Duke — and teams that can win the title — it's still Syracuse and Louisville rounded out the team's start is its worst since the probably in the 10-to-12 neighbor- the Top 20. 1995-96 season, Tom Izzo's first as hood. 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