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University not in anti- sweatshop coalition Group works to make sure apparel is made using ethical labor
By Holy Abrams CITY NtHS E01 TOR As Students at universities across the nation rally to have thcii schools shun sweatshop labor in the collegiate apparel Industry, B(ISl) remain1; untouched by student activism. "These companies thai make collegiate apparel, we know they use sweatshop labor," said Tommy Simon, a junior at Michigan State University. Simon is also Midwest regional organiz- er for United Students Against .Sweatshops. "Oimpanies don't want to advertise where their factories are." he said. "Unless it says Made in the USA', it's most likely made in a sweatshop." These companies include well-known apparel brands, even those sold on BCISU's campus, but it's not jusl collegiate apparel companies that are to blame. "Pretty much every company. sadly, uses sweatshop labor," Simon said. "It's easy to do and it's just the trend now." The reality is that any school that licenses its logo is using sweatshop labor, said Mark lranciosc, another Midwest regional organizer for LISAS, and a fourth-year student at Purdue University. "It's not so much one or two bad factories but more the pres- sures of the industry." he said. Big brands don't own their own factories." Instead, brands choose what factories to make their apparel at. The problem is not only what guidelines sweatshop factories follow but also companies who obtain products from them, according to Simon. USAS is just one student-led group working to change tin' industry, fighting for sweatshop-
SWEATSHOPS, PAGE 2 Hope inspired by Library Apartment dwellers: funds'not 'Divine' Greeks sufficient* expectations not met Black fraternities, nities and sororities. Bledsoe emphasized the for journals Survey says... Copper sororities have differences between content historical impact — what has been learned, By Dan Myers Beech residents not and context—something thai REP0I impressed with space By Nikki JarrJine determines meaning. \ yeai after a report said lerome REPORTER Applying this to the nine Library has an Insufficient num- By Laien Weber From die early 1900s to shortly national black fraternities and ber of musk education journals. M«N«GI»G EDITOR before the Civil Rights move- sororities. Bledsoe assessed the selection remains inade- The promise of free high-speed meni. America's "I )ivim- Nine the local points "I hope and quate Internet, a soundproofing sys- sororities and Irater- inspiration with an vccoidingtothe report released tem and the largest living space nitiesgavecollege age 'overall purpose to by the music education depart- in Bowling Green persuaded African-Americans affect lives in a favor- ment last February, the journals nearly 600 University students to a support structure ablemannei Through are used by graduate students sign leases with Copper Beech Eliiabeth Squire BGNews during a lime when brotherhood and sis- ami faculty to conduct original Townhomes last year. A NEW VIEW: Copper Beech Townhomes, located out on Dunbridge Road segregation was legal, terhood." research. But when dozens of students beyond 1-75 near Meijer, is home to nearly 600 BGSU students. and very few African- His presentation I he library's funding is "just moved into their brand-new Americans were pres- cm the Divine Nine Men sufficient" lo keep a wide apartments on Napoleon and quality is poor in their opinion. Three other residents com- ent on college cam- g.nc ,i short descrip variet) of journals, said William IXmbridge roads in August, they "They look great, but they're not plained of the same problem. puses. linn about the indi- Maihis. who is Null the coor- got more than they bargained for. Tyrone Bledsoe, TYROMEBtEDSfJE vidual histories ol dinator of graduate studies ai quite as nice as it seems," said lenn Matt Bradford, senior, who lives SAAB FOUNDER They got problems — and lots DiQuattro, senior, and resident of in building 2, said the towel rack founderof the Student the fraternities and the College of Musical Arts and of them. building 5. "They built it up more fell off his wall after the hanging of African-American sororities, with rec- a member of the Faculrj Senate Crooked floors, screaming toi- than ii is." a single towel on it. Brotherhood, spoke last night ognition on the founders rhe Budget Committee, lets, leaky windows and cracks in Paul Posen, a senior and a build- And he recently discovered in the Union on the Divine challenges ol segregation and ' I hesejoumalsareverj expen- the walls are problems students ing 1 tenant, said the noise that a crack near his ceiling that has Nine's far-reaching historical isolation black Americans sive," Mathis said, ' Ihe librarj s thought they could avoid by rent- comes from his toilet is startling meandered its way down the wall. impact. Hledsoe's presenta- faced on college campuses had TO cut back." ing new apartments "When I flush my toilet, it Building 22 resident Paul tion combined historical fact during the early 1900s is what And those cutbacks are due to But of 78 students questioned, sounds like a car horn is going off with his insight from personal 67 said Copper Beech apartment in my house," Posen said. BEECH,PAGE 2 experience with these frater- OIVIHE, PAGE 2 LIBRARY, PAGE 1
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FOR ALL THE NEWS VISIT WWW.BGNEWS.COM 2 Friday. February 3.2006 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Jerome uses Ills 'Noisy' is relative AWARENESS LIBRARY, FROM PAGE 1 BEECH, FROM PAGE I block all noises, but expected FOR MORE INFO sounds to be more muffled. The music education program's budget cuts foi the library, which Boellner, sophomore, was "The girls that live above me annual report, along with BhoWBdD8 one day when bis have got to weigh 100 pounds look more Attractive dun cuts reports from other departments elsewrieic according to Mathis. i_' niime shampoo bottle each," Boellner said. "But it on campus, can be found at: slipped out of his hands. It put sounds like linebackers are "IThe library! is a big expense htlpMmwbgsu.edu/offices/ that's non-personnel." be said. a hole slightly smaller than the running through their kitchen pmwst/academicpmgrams/pro- size of a Softball in his bathtub. with dears." "85 percent, maybe even mote, is gramreview/2003-04. htm non-personnel. It's easier to cut a "I low cheap is this rub?" said DiQuarrro said the advertise- half-percent of the library's bud- Boellner, referring to his first ments touting a soundproofing gel than let three people go." lem of supplying research jour- thought after seeing the dam- system were "stretched." One alternative to subscrib- nals is larger than the College age. "We can hear our neighbors, ing to journals in-house is the of Music — it is a campus-wide Beejan Savabi, executive and we can't tell if they are in Inter library loan program. It issue. directorofsalesatCopper Beech our apartment or not," she allows students to request mate- "Our library, compared to Townhomc Communities, said. i lab tor tree from sources around (thin Slate or to the University of whose corporate headquarters Copper Beech Townhome the world, which are sent to the Michigan, is relatively small," he is in Itainsytvania, said there Communities, which devel- I limrrsin within a few clays. said. "It's not reasonable to have will always be complaints. op, build and manage their lennifer Hell, a firsrvear mas- every journal" Hut once management is complexes, weave insulation ter's student of music education Hulniahn s,nd having access aware of the problems, they through the wood framing to Bl BGSU, has used the ILL pro- to research materials is impor- can work to fix them. Savabi keep sound isolated within the gram before. tant to the graduate and research also said the bathtub incident units. They also install sound- "iis nice because [the jour- communities, and the III is an was isolated, and somewhat proof boards between units, nals' are available online," she efficient way to get materials the out of Cop|Kr Beech's control. according to Savabi. said, "[HutI sometimes you can't library here doesn't have. Each unit is equipped with Though it's not completely gel them online because. I don't "I'm certainly an advocate of new appliances, which are soundproof, Savabi said it's know - fhej re too old maybe." getting the research materials sometimes faulty. That's what more sound-resistant than any Hell goes to lerome Library that both our graduate snidents Savabi said happened in other apartments in Bowling about two times a month, and and our faculty need," Bulmahn Bocllncr's case. Green. while she said it does have jour- said. "We've got over 500 kids "Although it's not 100-percent nalswithbroadei lotuses.iilacks While IK said budget constraints living there, and you can't tell soundproof, it's above industry si ime of the specialized ones she limit the journals the library sub- me only one person dropped standard," Savabi said. needs scribes to, he has no authority to a bottle of shampoo," Savabi Not everyone is dissatisfied. one siub periodical, Suzuki, appropriate funds—only spur the said. Scon Curtis, a junior and a focuses on a teaching style devel- administration to do so. In addition to the minor building 4 resident, is happy oped by Shinicbi Suzuki to easily At Faculty Senate budget meet- problems some residents have with Copper Beech and is con- instruct young children bow to ings, Matbis said funding for tile experienced, a large majority of sidering living there again next play violin. Hell had to order it library is always a point of discus- the students also complained year. over ILL sion. their apartments weren't "If I had a handful of bud- "I think it's reasonable — 1 "The library always gets high soundproof like Copper Beech dies, I would tell them to live 1 think it's line to share between priority," he said. "The library fares advertisements claimed. here," Curtis said. Ionian Flower BGNews uniursiries. Bell said. better overall Itlian other build- Boellner, who lives on a bot- Savabi stressed the sheer size TAKING A SEATED STAND: Jeremy Brewer shows his support for Heinz liiilmabn, dean of the ings] ... It could lie a tot worse, in tom floor apartment, under- of Copper Beech apartments is other words" stands the walls aren't going to the "selling point." a 30-hour fast sponsored locally by h20. The event is supposed Graduate College, said the prob- to raise money and awareness for world vision.
BG NEWS Problems arise in industry Black Student Union BRIEFING SWEATSHOPS, FROM PAGE 1 WHAT EXACTLY IS •H( BG HEWS Licensing companies hosts Bledsoe talk free labor conditions and work- SWEATSHOP LABOR? Former student The BGSU apparel licens- DIVINE, FROM PAGE 1 WHO ARE THE ers rights internationally. ing company is the Licensing ■ A factory or workplace where gets 2 years in jail Since it began in 1997, USAS Resource Group, which was employees, often producing has now grown to 120 chapters at brought together the mem- DIVINE NINE? A former University student founded in 1991 and is now used clothing, work long hours for bers who became the found- was sentenced to more than schools nationwide. by about 120 full-service clients. little pay and under poor and FRATERNITIES: BGSU is not currently rep- ers. Bledsoe said. Kara in prison onTuesday Services provided to these clients unsafe conditions. The shop The Divine Nine "serves as a ■ Alpha Phi Alpha (BGSU) on charges of burglary and resented in USAS. but other vary, but can include collecting ■ Kappa Alpha Psi (BGSU) nearby schools that are include may violate codes on child labor, vital part of African American sexual imposition for tiaving royalties, marketing and mer- overtime and fire safety laws. history," according to Bledsoe. ■ Omega Psi Phi (BGSU) broken into a female snidents Case Western Reserve, Central chandising, copyright infringe- ■ Phi Beta Sigma (BGSU) Michigan, Grand Valley State, Workers are also often prevent- The establishment of these donn room last spring and ment monitoring and enforce- ed from forming a union. sororities and fraternities gave ■ lota Phi Theta fondling her while she slept. Miami University of Ohio, The ment. members the opportunity to Brandon Waltz, 20, of Ohio State University and The The University became affiliat- SORORITIES: University of Akron. connect, have social opportu- VVadcvmth, Ohio, reportedly ed with thegroupabout fouryears HOW TO JOIN THE nities and give back to their ■ Alpha Kappa Alpha (BGSU) took clothing from a room ago accounts to |.D. Campbell, CONSORTIUM communities. ■ Delta Sigma Theta (BGSU) assistant athletic director for In FtodgerS Quadrangle lasl Underhanded industry The university president Through the individual ■ Zeta Phi Beta (BGSU) A problem with the apparel Athletic Communications. ■ March 16, left the room for must write a letter to the WRC descriptions of the Divine ■ Sigma Gamma Rho (BGSU) industry is how it's set up as a I-RG monitors sweatshop labor a brief period, then returned expressing interest in affiliation. Nine, Bledsoe pointed out the horizontal process. Franciose by having its own code of con- and fondled the female resi- ■ A school then adopts a man- different purpose each group Local chapter information dent, who awoke to his intru- said. duct, and requiring vendors to had that attracted members taken from the University's Universities sell their license have a statement on sweatshop ufacturing code of conduct and sion. works to enforce the code with seeking a fraternity or sorority online Student Organization Walt/, who bad pleaded to licensing companies, which in labor. factories involved in production to fit their personality. Directory guilty to the two charges in turn sell the license to corpora- According to Campbell, LRG of university licensed goods. Though the Divine Nine Wood County Common Pleas tions who then sell their work does checks on where ven- began under similar circum- concern is that cunvnt student Court in December 2005, was orders to factories — many of dors make their goods for the ■ Designate a university con- tact person to act as a liason to stances, each served a unique members have "drifted away sentenced to two years for which use sweatshop labor. University. purpose and attracted a variety from what die founders found to the burglary charge, and 60 "The way the sweatshop indus- "We rely heavily on LRG," he the WRC. ■ Pay an annual affiliation fee of personalities. IK important principles." days for the sexual imposition try is set up is rather sneaky," said. Bledsoe founded the Student 'Ilie University's Black Student charge. Simon said. "The sweatshops are IHG works in conjunction with of $1,000, or 1 percent of gross licensing revenues. African American Brothertiood Union sponsored Bledsoe's not actually owned by the com- the l-'air Labor Association and in October 1990, an organiza- presentation last night as part panies so to speak. Companies Workers Rights Consortium to tion that works with the Greek February's ongoing Black hire factories in another country monitor conditions in factories communities, without the com- History Month celebration. BGNEWS to make products." manufacturing collegiate goods, reports and details on whether petition. The purpose of SAAB is Vice president of BSU, Aquilla Because sweatshop factories according to Todd Rathjen, the factories comply with codes to provide an open organization Wlieadon, said that Bledsoe was CORRECTIONS are not owned by the compa- director of accounts for LRG of conduct. with the goal "to save lives and chosen because of the impor- Wrong name used nies, they can deny knowledge of Michigan. It is through LRG that the salvage dreams." Bledsoe said. tance of (ireek life in the Atrican- unfair labor practices. BGSU is not currently a mem- University determines who its There is no fee, membership American community, and the in local briefing "It's all connected but it's all ber of the HA or WRC. apparel vendors are. When a ven- or GPA minimum required to good infoniiation provided for removed from each other," Simon "It's more the school's decision, dor approaches the University to be a part of SAAB, because it's an freshman students In Monday's issue of The said. "They can say they're not it's a good idea," Rathjen said. "I fKi News, the local briefing, have their product bear the BGSU organization dedicated toserving Wheadon said that fraternities connected to sweatshop labor." wouldn't necessarily force some- logo or any affiliated symbol, the needs of African-American and sororities don't just impact "Wood leads to arrest." incor- Products all made in the same one to join but it's probably over- rectly named Chad Pearson. Campbell will refer them to LRG. males. Bledsoe wanted to pro- members of BSU, but the "entire sweatshop can in fact have dif- all a positive thing for a university Most of the BGSU vendors vide assistance, with the doors black community at BGSU," 21, as an instigator of the ferent logos, making the process to join." crime. IVarson witnessed the come from Connect2one, a buy- wide open, to those in need of dirough the social organizations, more complicated, according to By joining the WRC, auniversity ing group for school bookstores, help programs and events offered 01 enl. and provided details of Simon. gains access to factory condition What be saw to local police. based out of Cincinnati, accord- As for the future of the Divine VVheadon estimated that ing to Mark Palmore, executive Nine, Bledsoe said, "I don't think about half of the members of our groups are on mission with the BSU are also members of a SWEATSHOPS. PAGE 8 original goals and values. Mis Greek organization.
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Presented by UAO Friday, February 3.2006 3 WWW.BGNEWS.COM www.bgnews.com/campus •—>_* RACING FROM COLLEGE LIFE TO CAREER Charlotte, N.C. (KRT) — This fall, Belmont Abbey College will offer the first bachelor's degree program in motorsports management. Students will take courses about the motorsports industry and business and complete an internship that offers experience in track operations, race teams and support operations. CAMPUS Fraternities pledging to E-Learning gaining popularity cut down on alcohol ing classes at a home computer Ohio report shows University of Toledo — online or her 20s and white. By Dan Swell lem drinking among students. degrees and course certificates Many elements of a normal has its advantages, E-Learning IK[ ASSOCIATED PRESS The National Institute on growth in online increased 47 percent from 2002 classroom are still present with lacks the social aspect of inter- CINCINNATI — Fledges to Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism course enrollments to 2005. distance learning. Students can acting with classmates. Phi Delta Theta held cans of says studies link alcohol use to Suzanne May, communica- communicate with the profes- lanet Green, assistant direc- Coca-Cola during rush week, more than 1,700 student deaths tions coordinator at Columbus sor, receive a syllabus and other tor of marketing and enrollment a year. Surveys have found that By Brian Pauline management for distance ami with no kegs in sight. For a date REPORTER State Community College, has important course documents, night activity, the fraternity's estimates of the number of stu- seen an 84,-per- are expected to E-Lcarning at the University ot dents who sa\ I hey have done Students in Ohio are offered an Toledo, leans on willing faculty University of Cincinnati chap- array of options when making cent comple- meet deadlines ter organized a hayride, not a hinge drinking (live or more tion rate for stu- "Some students for homework and to put their courses online. alcohol drinks in a row for men, the decision to participate in II- "Faculty are encouraged to toga party. Learning or distance learning dents enrolled in are 'more projects and can It's an alcohol-free house, four for women) in the prior online degrees. take quizzes and ' teach both online and regu- two wicks have consistently courses, and Ihe response rate comfortable lar classes. The content is the part of an effort by fraternities has been better than expected. "We're a com- exams online. tobattlestudcnlbingediinkini; been about II percent despite A report released by the Ohio muter college. online; it's easer Students are still same," Green said. while cleaning up the image of anti-drinking initiatives. Students go to a awarded grants to According to Green, students There have also been crack- Learning Network on Ian. 26 to participate who are working or raising fam- Greek life. shows enrollment numbers community col- defer the cost of E- "There's not parlies going on downs on alcohol at sporting lege in general in discussions." Learning. In 2002, ilies reap the benefits of online all the time, people stumbling events, but much of the alcohol have grown significantly in the learning. E-Learning fits certain last five years. According to the just because of Bowling Green over themselves," said Matt abuse has been associated with Ihe convenience. JANET GREEN. UTDIR.OF State University personality types better than Deger, a Student leader of the fraternities and a culture of report, there are 600,000 stu- traditional face to face courses, dents attending public insti- A lot of students E-LEARNING ENROLLMENT gave out $382,267 III: chapter. alcohol-dominated parties and arc combining the in grant money to "Some students are more Oxford-based Phi Delta hazing initiations for pledges. tutions. Of those, more than comfortable online: It's easier 45,000 are online learners. With two to get leduca- distance learners, Theta was one of the firsl "I think you can probably go tionl in a more convenient way," according to the OI.N report. to participate in discussions. to about arry large campus with 46 institutions offering 154 It also gives students with dis- national (rats to go dry. But degrees through E-Xearning, May said. Dawn Fuller, who works in most have resisted outright a Greek community and look Blending real-life classroom the public relations department abilities accessibility to higher alcohol bans, contending thai at discipline issues that have the possibilities are as plentiful education," Green said. as enrolling in a traditional pro- experience while taking an at the University of Cincinnati, drinking socially is part of col- involved fraternities, and prob- occasional online course works has seen a 200-percent increase Green warns that although lege and fraternity life and that ably 99 percent of them arc gram in the classroom. E-Learning may be more In a case study of four Ohio well for students who have in distance learning enrollment it's better to stress education based on alcohol," said Edward other responsibilities. from 2000 to 2005. UC offers 14 convenient than participat- and responsibility. (i U hippie, vice president for institutions — Columbus State ing in a real classroom, stu- Community College, I.orain According to the 01.N report, distance learning programs in Out of 70 national frater- student affairs at BGSU, the typical H-I^arner is female, 10 different colleges. dents still must posses time nities, at least 11 ban alco- However, some national CountyCommunity College, the management skills. University of Cincinnati and the a non-first-time student, in his While the convenience of tak- hol in their campus houses. fraternities have preferred to The Association of Fraternity stress alcohol education while Advisors says individual guarding against underage Chapters in campuses have drinking and alcohol abuse, Richman. American Culture Studies 'Generally speaking, the 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 11 am. - 2p.m. adopted similar policies, and This is a photojournalism project approach is sell-governance Ticket Sales for Vagina Monologues Raffle some 2t) percent of fraternit) International Careers Network will of untold stories about adolescent members now live in alcohol- and personal responsibility, as Organization for Women's Issues opposed to an outright ban on Union Lobby raffle off small prizes as a fund- girls. free housing. get a 108 Hanna Hall Some fraternity houses were alcohol,' saidfom Oliver, dircc- raiser. tor of communications for Beta Union Lobby forced to go drj because "i umversit) bans for all campus Theta Pi, also Oxford-based. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 p.m. Pandora's Box Alternative Film housing. About a third of uni- I le said 16 of the fraternity's Care Packages versities and colleges now have 122 chapters nationally have Sponsored by Gospel Choir 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Series: "Baise Moi" 308 Union such policies to combat prob- alcohol bans. Tife Union Lobby The Girls' Room presented by Lisa calendar of events
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Send an E-mail to Clearly, the quick construc- future complaints. students' life. Hopefully students will take building new units, the allure was [email protected] and tell tion wasn't to the high standards Although most of us have had Recently, the Office of Student advantage of the information understandable. us what you think, ot post feed- many students expected, as 67 good experiences with Bowling Ijfe posted an online survey the survey offers and make more The townhome units were back on our Web site. our of 78 students questioned Green's rental companies, one or where students had die oppor- informed decisions for when quickly built in time for stu- were unsatisfied with the quality two bad companies can cause a tunity to respond about their off- they invest their rental dollar dents to occupy them beginning of the townhomes. lot of damage on students' living campus housing experiences. next year. this fall. But it turns out, the new town- Is this just a contained example situations and bank accounts. This gave students a voice they And with some residents of The smell of new carpets homes aren't as revolutionary as of poor quality housing on our .Many, but not all, legal prob- may not have had in regard to Copper Beech now venting their and the appeal of freshly paint- students expected. campus, or is this corporation lems smdents encounter through- grading landlords' performance. frustrations, this may prove that ed walls attracted about 600 In fact, tlie townhomes have seeking out and taking advantage out their college careers involve The survey was made available if something looks too good to University students. many of the same problems as of college students? housing issues. on Wednesday with a direct link be true, it probably is. i rERS TO THE EDITOR PEOPLE PEm fight for Olf THE STREET their time, presence and active wasn't able to schedule any of rats, mice in vain Community participation is worth their the classes I preferred which resulted in a dreaded schedule Who would you rather while. Shame on them. The Partnership for the Our students, especially full of two hour breaks in- fails to seize see at the Super Bowl Ethical Treatment of those who actively seek to par- between every class as Well as ANDREW half-time show besides Animals goes out of its way ticipate in civic-life by reaching night classes. FLAVAHAN opportunity to force their radical opinions out to die BG community-at- VandenBroek's class was the Rolling Stones? on anyone who'll listen, and #.Opinion Columnist large through extracurricular one in particular that I made On Feb. 11 attended the Black surrounds itself with contro- activities, deserve our genuine, numerous attempts to add Student Union's kickoff lun- versy so those who couldn't as test subjects, completely whole-hearted, and enthusi- but was not successful. Even cheon for Black I listory Month. care less just can't avoid hearing negating the entire point of ani- astic support. 1 hope that the though I realize it would be Guests were treated to a sing- about their latest shenanigans mal testing and exposing people remaining events in celebration an impossible feat, I wish the along of the Black National and antics. to grave risks? of Black History Month, as well University could record atten- Anthem (written more than one Recently, a 19-year-old PETA I'm not even making this stuff as all other student-organized dance for scheduling purposes. hundred years ago to honor member legally changed his up it's all online. events for the community, are As a student who rarely Abraham I jncolns birthday), name to the alias "Kentuckyl-rie- Their web site is, without a blessed with full attendance. In misses class it's upsetting to see a tribute to die late Coretta dCrueltyDotCom". doubt, an intellectual cesspool. particular, I hope diat YOU will that other students were given Scon King and an excellent hot He told NBC's Tucker Carlson One of the main problems I be diere. seats in class and don't even MARK O'CONNOR lunch with foods that typify that he did it as a way to inform have with PFTA is their dislike of bother to attend. I understand African- American adaptations SENIOR, RECREATION people about the fast-food animal testing in the advance- TAMMI SHARP the logic behind the fact that of African foodstuffs. It is a pity giant's abuse of animals, as a ment of science. They feel these CLASSIFIED STAFF MEMBER some students don't feel they "Jessica Alba naked." that so few members of the conversation starter. Why not labs should be testing on living [email protected] need to attend class to learn the BGSU community took advan- just print it on a T-shirt? people, but they fail to realize material; however, I would have tage of this opportunity. If someone came up to you one thing to disagree. In particular, I was disturbed and said, "Hi, I'm Kentucky 11 ie Not only is it disrespectful People know better. to find that only one-quarter of dCrueltyDotCom," would you to the instructor for a student For example, who in their the best seats in the house were Consider take them seriously? to miss class regularly, it's also right mind would let someone occupied. These were at tables I'd laugh for 20 minutes, and inject them with a deadly dis- unfair to fellow classmates who reserved in advance and paid attendance for then invite them to discuss it are missing out on instructional ease, and then a cure that has for by various campus groups, over some of Col. Sander's finest. time they would have truly no guarantee of working? offices and departments. scheduling They've also recendy demand- appreciated. They'd have to compensate So where were all die people? ed that a Florida aquarium stop the hell out of you for you to I was quite disheartened with Thanks for addressing this Apparently some groups and serving fish in its restaurant, even consider it — a check for Wednesday's cover story. issue in your article and good departments on campus have saying it's like eating "poodle $1,000,000, perhaps? I noticed there were numer- work with the BG News. SCOTT LICKERT enough money that they can sandwiches at a dog-show"; Not to mention, if something ous empty seats in ludy make a token financial contri- SOPHOMORE, SPORTS but surprisingly had no qualms happened, they'd face lawsuits VandenBroek's ED1S43I class. DIANNE B0HLAND bution in support of BGSU's about the burgers. from family members and Due to the fact that I am a UNDERGRADUATE MANAGEMENT acth ities, but don't feel that There's also that town in would be down the hole third year transfer student, I [email protected] suoDOrtine our students with "I want to see Ben Oklahoma, "Slaughterville" that even more. Roethlessburger PITTA would liked to be called Many scientists work off of " Veggieville", offering S25.000 government grants and only break a leg." worth of veggie burgers to local gain small amounts through schools if they agree. donations, the funding of uni- One month isn't good enough Thing is, the town was named versities, etc. They would never after the family that founded be able to afford human testing it, not the slaughter of animals The fact that the achievements boxes, gas masks, fountain pens, even if it would ever become BRIANNE — details like that don't matter standard practice — it won't. SANFORD of these Americans can't always typewriters, telegraphs, plows, toPETA. lx' found in one's high school PETA seems to believe the automatic gear shifts, toilets, Oh. and let's not forget about textbook is a disgrace. scientists are making up experi- crop rotation, dry cleaning cata- their plan to remove a bust of People like to refer to slavery ract lens surgery, blood banks ments just to torture animals, but U-Wire Columnist Col. Sanders from the Kentucky as a stain on America's other- and Washington, D.C. if they are they're doing it out of Daily Trojan State Capitol Building by having wise immaculate past, but die If we are going to ignore these JOE KAMPSCHMIDT their own pocket because they'd University of Southern California Pamela Anderson write a flurry truth is that America has not inventions as part of American never secure funding for it. SENIOR, COMPUTER of "strongly-worded" letters to February brings with it a and cannot wash away the stain, Plus, the majority of test- history, then non-black SCIENCE the state's governor. rush of advertisements which continues to spread every ing is done on rats and mice Americans shouldn't be able to One said that Col. Sanders for Black History Month. year that we celebrate Black profit from them. — because they're small, cheap, "I'm not going to . stood for nothing more than, All I can do is fight anger History Month. Also, everyone must learn and constantly reproducing. If "the mutilation of God's with laughter that such a watch half-time." you saw a rat or mouse in your Not only is the existence of about other blacks who con- creatures." month exists. 1 am tired of par- Black I listory Month ridiculous, tributed to America besides home, what would you do? When you look beyond all of ticipating in society's attempts but it falls on the shortest and Most of us would buy some sort the usual big three: Martin these publicity stunts, you find to make the ruling majority usually coldest month of the year. Uither King Jr., Rosa Parks and of trap or call an exterminator. I a lot of half-truths and total feel belter under the guise of Bottom line: If you think Black Harriett Tubman. know I would. We're not talking nonsense at the core of the doing justice for those not in History Month is some type of This year's Black History about a great loss here. organization. power. In order for any prog- recompense for slavery, then you Month will actually be the 80th Much to the chagrin of PETA, Did you know fish can make ress to be made, people need arc wrong and ignorant. our society will probably never anniversary of what started out and utilize tools? to be real with each other — so If that's what you have to do to as Negro History week in 1926 by stop using animals as food or to Did you know eating too let me tell you why I hate Black feel better about the past, then Carter G. Wbodson. better our lives. much meat can give you kidney I listory Month. more power to you. but igno- He invented this celebration People have been eating stones and even cancer? That Americans do not rance can no longer be used as to help educate others because meat since the dawn of man, How about the recent "stud- include the contributions of an excuse. of the lack of coverage that was and animals have been eating ies" that prove drinking milk can blacks under the umbrella Some complain that Black given in American history books. MATTBRUNER each other since millions of cause a neurological deficiency of "American history" implies History Month is racist, because SOPHOMORE, SPORTS years before that — and it 1 am sure he would be more in children? that those contributions do you shouldn't have one month than impressed with how far we will take far more than a MANAGEMENT Or, that research scientists not count as American history, dedicated to one race. have come — from one week radical group of vegetarians to who have devoted their lives to last time I checked, plenty of Therefore, among others, to four weeks, from little to no "I want to see Chuck change that. bettering humanity arc blood- people were using light bulbs, the following items should be coverage in textbooks to... oh Norris at half-time." thirsty psychopadis — and that eating peanut butter and stop- banned outside of February: wait, that's right, some things Send comments lo Andrew at we should be using living people ping at traffic lights. traffic lights, electric lamps, mail- never change. 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February 3.2006 5 Fight for artists' rights continues today Cleveland fans: ate the seed of original, creative die Museum of Modern Art and society illustrated widi snap DAVID thoughts that grow within all its many galleries closed for a shots of what's "popular" or BAXTER of us. day in protest for artists' rights. "Hollywood". cheer on Steelers The artists that were fighting They posted a list of "General The tmth is, us artists just Opinion Columnist in the 60s and 70s are no differ Demands" that included things want to help people out. Super Bowl XL is coming . out then the battles that artists like the inclusion of fees for all Sure most of us create work to town on Sunday. For GEORGE Starting long before the 60s, underwent in Renaissance artists' work that is displayed in that helps us make peace with most BG students that VAI.KO but officially rising to the periods, except for the fact that establishments that are charg- the world, but we also realize means two tilings: Beer drink- occasion in that era, the Art our current culture is garnered ing cover charges. that it is in the expression and ing on a Sunday and rooting Opinion Columnist Worker's Coalition fought for under a different rule then The money that is charged at sharing of that illustration, against the Steelers. the rights and demands of art- when Michelangelo existed. the door can be garnered out despite the media, that con- This being a University in records and colors in Cleveland. ists and writers. In that time the value of art percentage by percentage to all veys the fact that this is not just the Northern part of Ohio, There is almost a feeling of It was a coalition that took was put under a different rule the different folk of the busi- a phase for us. there are many students from respect between these teams. over NYC, because where else and artists worked for people as ness, but the artist receives a The culture of an evolving the Cleveland area and thus Are you Ohio State fans? Do was the best hopes of reaching a trade. percentage. creative, organic community is Browns fans. JIOU root against Michigan? the most people? 1 believe that Also, the artists still here. The Browns and Steelers are Because you really shouldn't. Artists, writers, and creative there is a similar "That, called for a tax that People do still care about one of THE major rivals in sports. Of course students should people of all avenues fought to desire in our cur- perhaps, is would be set up as a good artwork. Maybe third, liehind the New root against Michigan when be heard. rent culture. trust fund from the I low else do tilings like York Yankees/ Boston Red Sox playing against Ohio State, hut in They were demanding that People have not the biggest work of dead artist's "Harry Potter" and "Brokeback feud and Ohio State Buckeyes most other eases thev shouldn't. people give them the sort of lost an apprecia- challenge so that the money Mountain" enter our culture? and Michigan Wolverines. A Michigan win makes the Big equal opportunities that artists tion for beautifully could be used to They started as stories from I grew up in several suburbs Ten look stronger. And a stron- have traditionally received over crafted work of all for all of us assist in social people that were working at outside of Cleveland. like my ger Big 10 means a Stronger the years. nature, yet some- — to include, benefits, including expressing themselves. father and his fathers before him, Ohio Slate. All areas that were originally times for tile artists health insurance That, perhaps, is the biggest I am a die-hard Browns fan. It is the same situation with unsettled and undefined as far it is a disparaging not exclude." and stipends for the challenge for all of us — to Not only am 1 a firm supporter die Browns this year. If die as carrying a hip trend went trial of piercing artist's dependents. include, not exclude. of Browns football, I also bleed Steelers win, it makes the Alt were quickly settled by artists through the skin This money could But who knew that the next orange and brown. North look stronger, who carved out a style that was of a culture that be used to help big artist was right next to Now, in my fifth year as a stu- If the Steelers win the Super picked up and soon the dis- is corporate!)' controlled and benefit die working class and them at the coffeeshop, play- dent of Bowling Green, I have Howl it makes the Browns(i-10 tricts became the "ln-happenin" nationally distributed. folk that are only marginally ing a board game and chatting spent basically my entire time in record look understandable. places to be. There isn't anything inher- getting by. about the weather? institutionalized education root- Kansas (lily went I !)-(>, which The reason I'm bringing all ently wrong with this idea But, always, die artists only I have never met an artist ing for brown and orange. could have been the Browns if this up is because the battle for of capitalism, yet more and required a portion of the that wasn't down to earth and My point is I've been bred they hadn't had die Super Howl artists of all kinds — yes. a writ- more creative folk are fighting proceeds. working toward many different to love the Browns since I was (Champions and another playoff er is an artist as well — is that to be treated equally as far as Most profits were going back politically inclusive ideas of brought into this hellhole we caliber team in their division. we are living in a society that their professional integrity into the system that created it. supporting our own people. call life. And this Super Bowl I Lastly, the Steelers are a has continually grown accord- is concerned. This driving, inclusive That is a very noble deed. am rooting for the Steelers. decent organization. Their ing to a mainstream groove. The AWC managed to desire is still apparent within At this point some students coach, a man whose mouth is While this is amazing in its arrange a day where the most the artistic colony despite Send comments to David at may either have cursed my so big you could lit case of Natty own right, it neglects to appreci- prestigious of all art museums, the looming pressures of a dl>a.xteri"l>gsu.etlu. existence or soiled their paja- in it, is a class act guy. mas from the shock, because, The fact is. Browns fans are face it, most students at the jealous of a team with a good University don't get dressed head coach. until the weekends. Detroit is a poor city, like There are many reasons why Cleveland. Both are middle- Iran's nuclear threat continues to grow Browns fans should root for class working cities getting the Steelers. poorer by the hour. The census He also mentioned diat Iran to hurt us by trying to make in early March, even though First of all, most anger that bureau listed Cleveland and ALAN must stop sponsoring terror- this nuclear weapons program the IAEA has already recom- used to be directed towards the Detroit at a lie for 3rd poorest CALCATERRA ists in Palestine territories and that is supposedly for civilian mended that Iran should go to Steelers should be placed on the city in America, with a median Lebanon. use only. the Security Council and there Baltimore Ravens and Art Model. Opinion Columnist household income of $27,871 # The International Atomic British Prime Minister Tony is so much evidence thai Iran Art Model was instrumental per year. Pittsburgh was Energy Agency (IAEA) has Blair said "It is important that is using their nuclear program in keeping the Browns crappy. ranked 12th. Iran has been a growing reports saying that Iran they understand ... that we to make bombs. I le forced out then coach and Lastly, I'll put it in terms threat to the U.S. and obtained documents and are united in determining that Iran is becoming a more minority owner Paul Brown, that most people in this great now the problem is get- drawings from the black they should not be able to dangerous threat with the way who is the team is named after. country of ours would agree ting worse. market that are used to make carry on flouting their interna- they defy the UN agreements. He also managed to keep the with: The Steelers might be For many years Iran has been atomic warheads. tional obligations." Iran should not be trusted Browns not only from winning Cleveland's rival, but they sure trying to get a nuclear weapons In their report die agency has The UN has said that there with any nuclear program, a Super Bowl, but from actu- as hell aren't the Yankees, so it program and just recently got 15 pages that of text and draw- may be sanctions against Iran whether it's for good use or not, ally GOING to a Super Bowl. can't be that hard to root a new facility. This week Iran's ings that help show how to use but these probably won't do because they're too much of a Obviously, rage would be better for them. president has been saying he uranium to make warheads. much since in the past Saddam risk with their terrorist ties and used hating the Ravens and Art will create a nuclear program This is die same black market 1 lussein violated seventeen all the evidence that there try- Model than the Steelers. Send comments to George at again and obviously doesn't care network that sold Libya draw- sanctions before the U.S. took ing to make nuclear bombs. When the Browns were torn ittlktygG'tysu.etlu. die United Nations agreement ings of nuclear bombs. Saddam out of power. from Cleveland and trans- bans Iran from making any The first documents that link The UN Security Council planted in Baltimore, it was die nuclear program of any kind. Iran to constructing warheads said they won't do anything Send comments to Alan at Steelers who actually rallied with In a speech, the Iranian presi- was from late last year in a lon- until the IAEA meets again [email protected]. Cleveland to keep the name, dent made threats to Israel and ger IAEA report. die U.S. and said that the U.S. The U.S. intelligence got is a "hollow superpower" that information from a laptop Management Inc. computer that was smuggled is "tainted with the blood of Now Renting for nation." from Iran. 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Wooster Street, Bowling Green, OH (Located Across From Taco Bell) RENTAL OFFICE: 419 354-2260 Hours - Monday to Friday 8:30-5:30 Saturday - 8:30 - 5:00 lor complete listing 6 Friday. February 3.2006 WWW.BGNEWS.COM IRAN WARNS U.N. OF POTENTIAL RETALIATION www.bgnews.com/world VIENNA, Austria (AP) — Iran threatened to retaliate yesterday in the face of almost certain referral to the U.N. Security Council for its nuclear activities. U.S. and European diplomats tried to gain support for reporting Iran to the U.N. Security Council within days over concerns it is seeking nuclear weapons. WORD) Saddam watches trial on video Hussein boycotts trial, remaining three defendants being beaten by a man he was brought in after his predecessor barred Thursday, saying they had later told was Ibrahim. resigned amid criticism he was forces court to break caused a disturbance outside After several months at the not controlling the proceedings. until Feb. 13 the court. Mukhabarat, and then in Abu The defense boycott has raised The two witnesses Thursday, Ghraib prison, the witness serious concerns about a trial ByHamzaHemtari who testified from behind a and his family were taken to a that American and Iraqi officials IHI ASSOCIATED PRESS curtain to conceal their identi- detention camp in the southern hoped would help Iraqis move BAGHDAD, Iraq—Two prosecu- ties, said they were detained, desert. beyond the ethnic and religious tion witnesses testified before an then beaten and tortured at "The families there couldn't divisions of the Saddam era. empty defendants" IM« yesterday the Baghdad headquarters of recognize me because of the A senior Western diplomat as Saddam Hussein boycotted the Mukhabarat, or intelligence effect of torture on me," he said. close to the court said Abdel- his own trial, choosing to watch agency. The second witness said Rahman's decision to proceed the proceedings by video linkup. Hold men named Saddam's Ibrahim tortured him after his without the defendants and their The chief judge — who has half brother and co-defendant arrest in the Dujail crackdown. lawyers was in line with Iraqi law. appeared determined to push Bar/an Ibrahim, who led the He said interrogators forced him Speaking to reporters on con- ahead whether Saddam and Mukhabarat at the time, as a par- to strip and hung him from his dition of anonymity because of seven co-defendants attend or ticipant in their torture. feet. They beat him with hoses the sensitivity of the trial, the not — ordered the case halted Saddam, Ibrahim and six other and applied electric shocks to his diplomat said Saddam and his until Teh. 13, apparently to defendants have been on trial body, including "sensitive parts." co-defendants watched the trial give time to resolve a standoff since Oct. 19 for the killing of At one point, Ibrahim entered from elsewhere in the courthouse that could damage the trial's more than 140Shiit.cs after a 19B2 the interrogation room with two building in Baghdad's fortified credibility. attempt on the former president's men in civilian clothes, the wit- "Green Zone." Saddam'soriginal defense team life in the town of Oil jail north of ness said. The former intelligence He said Saddam met for 45 refuses to take part unless chief Baghdad. If convicted, they face chief asked one of the men to light minutes with his court-appoint- judge UaoulAbdel-Kahman. who death by hanging. OandFursI fM a cigarette for him, and Ibrahim ed lawyer. they allege is biased against the The first of yesterday's witness- TRIAL ON, OFF: Saddam Hussein's chair is empty Wednesday. Hussein put it out on the witness's head The defense team says Abdel- former Iraqi leader, is removed. es said he was 12 when he was watched the proceedings through a closed-circuit system. while the two guards held him Rahman has a "personal feud" Saddam and four other defen- arrested in Dujail, then tortured down, the witness said. with Saddam because the judge dants have rejected court- by interrogators who strung him "People returning [to their brother's body was lined up in a The trial has been plagued by was bom in Halabja, a Kurdish appointed lawyers and refused to by the hands and gave him elec- cellsl from torture sessions group of eight bodies in Oujail the assassination of two defense village hit by a poison gas attack attend court sessions Wednesday tric shocks. I le told the court his could not walk for days. We had the day after the attempt on attorneys, delays, arguments, allegedly ordered by Saddam in and 111111 -i 1.1\ sister was stripped naked and to carry them to the toilet." he Saddam's life. insults and outbursts by Saddam 1988. Some 5,000 Kurds were Abdel-Rahman ordered the beaten in front of him. said. He told the court his dead He also watched his father and Ibrahim. Abdel-Rahman was killed in that attack. Bishop's resignation OK'd Caricatures cause Islamic unrest Leaders condemn Iran summoned the Austrian cartoonists to draw images of his resignation be approved 10 happened up to 35 years ago. ambassador, whose country the prophet. The purpose, its Vatican says bishop days after a Columbus news The slowing down of Ohio's 'humiliating' cartoons, holds die l-U presidency. chief editor said, was "to exam- was allowed to resign conference where he spoke bill, which unanimously passed urge others to protest The issue opened divisions ine whether people would suc- because of his age about his abuse, the bishop the Senate, helped prompt him among European Union gov- cumb to self-censorship, as we said in a letter delivered to to come forward, he said. By Ibrahim Barak ernments. Austrian Foreign have seen in other cases when it VATICAN CUT (AP) - Pope parishioners Sunday. Gumbleton has also writ- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Minister Ursula Plassnik said comes to Muslim issues." Benedict XVI has accepted the He had been negotiating to ten that gay men should be GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — EU leaders have a responsibility Islamic law, based on clerics' resignation of a Detroit bishop. continue in his job past retire- ordained — putting him at odds Outrage over caricatures of the to "clearly condemn" insults to interpretation of the Quran and a liberal voice in die U.S. church ment age, but leadership indi- with a recent Vatican document Prophet Muhammad escalated any religion. But French Interior the sayings of the prophet, for- who recently said he was inap- cated that wasn't acceptable, that said most homosexual in the Arab and Islamic world Minister Nicolas Sarkozy said he bids depictions of the Prophet propriately touched by a priest Gumbleton said in the letter. men should not be admitted to yesterday, with Palestinian preferred "an excess of carica- Muhammad and other major and would fight for an Ohio bill Tinally. I decided to ejid the the priesthood. gunmen briefly kidnapping ture to an excess of censorship." religious figures — even positive to allow victims of abuse to sue discussion." he wrote. In a 2002 article in the lesuit a German citizen and pro- Sarkozy joined journalists ones—to prevent idolatry. Shiite the church. I le has spoken out in favor of magazine America, Gumbleton testers in Pakistan chanting in rallying around the edito- Muslim clerics differ in that they The Vatican's brief announce- extending the deadline lawsuits denounced what he called the "death to France" and "death to rial director of France Soir, who allow images of their greatest ment yesterday about auxiliary alleging sexual abuse by priests scapegoating of gay priests for Denmark." was fired by the newspaper's saint, Ali, the prophet's son-in- Bishop Thomas Gumbleton said and has said he revealed his own the clergy sex abuse crisis bat- Palestinian militants sur- Egyptian owner. France Soir and law, though not Muhammad. the pope accepted the resignation abuse now because he thought it tering the U.S. church, and said rounded European Union head- several other newspapers across Critics say the draw- fur reasons of age. Gumbleton might help other victims many gay priests he knew were quarters in Gaza, and gunmen Europe reprinted the caricatures ings were insulting because turned 76 last week, a year lie Is supporting an Ohio bill carrying out tlieir vocations burst into several hotels and this week in a show of support some appeared to ridicule past the normal retirement age that would remove time limits admirably — often offering a apartments in the West Bank for freedom of expression. Muhammad. One cartoon for bishops that have prevented past victims "depth of compassion not always in search of foreigners to take The cartoons were first pub- showed the prophet wearing a Gumbleton said last month from suing die church over their shared in a comparable way by hostage. lished in September in a Danish turban shaped as a bomb. that he was abused in 1945 when alleged abuse. heterosexual priests." In Iraq, Islamic leaders urged newspaper, touching off anger France's Grand Rabbi he was a ninth grader at Sacred Ohio bishops agree with "Pot all of these reasons, I urge worshippers to stage demon- among Muslims who knew Joseph Sitruk said he shared Heart Seminary in IX'troit. He extending the time limits for our church leadership to rejoice strations from Baghdad to the about it. The issue reignited last Muslim anger. is believed to be the first U.S. future abuse cases but have vig- in the blessings that can come to southern city of Basra follow- week after Saudi Arabia recalled "We gain nothing by lowering bishop to disclose that he was a orously lobbied against a provi- us by recognizing and supporting ing weekly prayer services today. its ambassador to Denmark. religions, humiliating them and victim of sexual abuse by clergy. sion allowing a one-year window gay priests rather dian shunning Afghanistan and Indonesia The Danish newspaper, making caricatures of them," Gumbleton requested that for victims to sue over abuse that or rejecting them," he said. condemned the drawings, and lyllands-Posten, had asked 40 he said. \ \r\ \^\ \5\ \E\ \E\ \Z\ \H\ \H\ \ \ ' Spring Recruitment Open House "chance brought us together, g/GA/ A/0w "A//CE PACKAG? hearts made us friends.' 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However, the election dismissed District lodge Algenon Marhlcy Ohio attorney general's office, ordered Blackwell's office and representing Blackwell, Hied to Young man attacks Other patrons tackled the COLUMBUS (AP) — The state the Knox and Franklin county keep il alive. Marbley dismissed patrons at pub in man. sending the hatchet slid- has dropped its appeal of a law officials to provide alternative the case In August and Mtornej ing across the floor, the bar- suit originally filed by Democrats methods of voting. General lint Petro appealed to possible hate crime tender said. Then the attacker to alleviate long voting lines in the I he polls remained open past the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of pulled a gun. shot a man, and 2004 presidential election. their 7:30 p.m. closing time to Appeals. BlackweH's spokesman By Ray Henry then fired another bullet into The state had tried to keep the accommodate anyone who was said his office chose to remove 1HE ISSOCItlEO PRESS the chest of a patron leaving lawsuit going to try to prove Ohio in line at that time. Some rot- itself from the cise NEW BEDFORD. Mass. — A the bathroom. conducted a legal election. en waited in line more than Petro asked the appeals conn young man dressed all in black He then ran off into the The case, dismissed Monday seven hours and the last ballots to dismiss the case on Ian. 12. went on a rampage at a gay night. at the state's request, was were not cast until early the A Petro spokesperson said bar with a hatchet and a gun Police recovered the hatch- brought by the Ohio Democratic next day. yesterday a new law that allows yesterday, wounding three et and found a knife outside. Party against Secretary ol Stale Democrat John Kerry con- absentee voting hyany registered patrons in what police said The knife was not apparently Kenneth Blackwell, a Republican, ceded to President Bush t when voter and new federal guidelines appeared to be a hate crime. used in the attack. and two county boards of elec- his campaign determined he thai will increase the numbei One victim was in critical According to court papers, a tion on Election Day The party could not significantly cut into of voling machines available condition with head wounds. woman in the bar recognized sought to alleviate long lines at Bush's Ohio lead, which wound should end the problem ol lone, Police searched for 18-\c\ir Robida as a current or for- polling places in two counties. up being 118,000 voles. lines at polling places. old )acob I). Hobida, who was mer student at New Bedford wanted on charges of attempt- High School. School officials ed murder, assault and civil- wouldn't confirm whether he rights violations. was enrolled there. According to court papers, Robida graduated in 2001 Robida's mother told police from the city's Junior Police New majority leader NATION he briefly stopped by the Academy, a "boot camp" that Stew Milne APPholo house less than an hour after teaches discipline to 12-to 14- Republicans choose Missouri, 122-109, alter lagging BRIEFING the brawl and was bleeding TARGETED BAR:Puzzles Lounge year-olds, many of whom are behind his rival in a first, incon- BG NEKS WIRE SOURCES from the head. In Robida's in New Bedford, Mass., is shown referred by juvenile courts John Boehner as rep. clusive vole. bedroom, officers found Nazi yesterday. Police searched for a or social services agencies. A third contender — lohn Bush wants to regalia and anti-Semitic writ- gunman who opened fire inside Acting Police Chief David WASHINGTON (API — House Shadegg of Arizona — withdrew increase budget ings on the wall. the gay bar, wounding at least Provencher said. Republicans elecled Hep. lohn alter lagging behind his rival In a WASHINGTON (API— "Obviously we have a man three people in what might Police identified the injured Boehner of Ohio as their new first, Inconclusive vote, I'resident Bush will request who's dangerous, who's not have been a hate crime. men as Robert Perry, Alex majority leader yesterday, choos- While Boehner has had feuds a $439.3 billion Defense rational, and he has weapons," Taylor and Luis Rosado but inga self-proclaimed reform can- With Delay. Blum was close to Department budget for 2007 said prosecutor Paul Walsh Jr. said the bartender, who asked would not say which one suf- didate to replace indicted Rep. the former majority leader, and next week, a nearly 5 percent A bartender said it was to be identified only by his first fered the head wounds. The Tom DeLay as the parry snuggles had served as his top deputy. increase over this year, accord- around midnight when a name. Phillip, because of fear two other men were shot; their with an ethics scandal. Blunt remains the GOP whip. ing to senior Pentagon offi- teen wearing a black hooded for his safety. conditions were not released. "I'm humbled by the sup- "Believe me, the world goes on," cials and documents obtained sweatshirt and black pants The bartender said the teen A family friend who port of my colleagues to be new hesakL yesterday by The Associated walked into Puzzles Lounge, finished his drink and walked answered the door at Robida's majority leader of the bouse," "We have a great leadership Press. Hie spending plan a gay nightspot in this historic back to where two men were home said his mother had Boehner said. team." Blunt said."Wc'rc going to would include$84.2 billion for seaport city of 94,000 people, playing pool. He shoved one no comment. "I never came here to be a con- work to make the < longress bet- weapons programs, a neaiK about 50 miles from Boston. of them to the ground, then The ownerofthe bar, Richard gressman," he said. "I came here ter, more importantly we're going 8 percent Increase, including He flashed an apparently pulled a hatchet from his F. Macedo, said he planned to solve the problems that the to work to make the country bet- billions of dollars for lighter lake ID and ordered a drink, sweatshirt and began swing- to be open on Thursday night American people lace everyday." ter, and I l ,'" L,tt* 8 Friday. February 3,2006 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Bookstore group relies on honesty State AG has ID theft SWEAISHOPS. FROM PAGE 2 Committee, which deals with coordinator for Witt'.. Steffan said. "It's hard to monitor code of conduct changes," he said. VUirking in conjunction with all of them." prevention program director forConneci2()nc. "ITiis committee, in rum. would LRG, the WRC obtains documents IKiSU has boon a member for recommend any change to the regarding die vendors and where Making changes IDENTITY. FROM PAGE 8 their bank accounts and credit about IOycarsaiulConnect20ne Student Affairs Advisory Board, their products are made. history. Over die next four years USAS Fortney encouraged people to has over 300 members nation- whichin rum recommends to me "They collect lists of factories will be working to license only similar crimes throughout wide. changes in the code of conduct pnxlucing collegiate apixtrel and 2005. keep a tight leash on their bank WRC acceptable brands at colleg- and credit card information Connect2()nehiLstheirvcndors and student-related policies." forward them to us," Steffan said. es, but decisioas against sweat- The Federal Trade tile vvliea' and hou they manu- Since dealing with UKi the "We use it in the context of our Commission released a report to avoid becoming a victim of shop labor need to be made at the fraud. facture products, but relies on issue of a code has not come up overall factory monitoring and universities. at the end of lanuary detailing companies being honest aboul for Campbell. assessment program." consumer reports of fraud in Michelle Gatchell, spokes- "Wfe're trying to get universities woman' for Ohio's Attorney sweatshop labor. "Most of the majority of clodi- Many investigations into fac- to designate apparel from sweat- 2005. Complaints about identity "\Ve simply take their word for ing that is produced for us arc tories are made in response to theft ranked no. 1, accounting t leneral lim Petro, encouraged a shop free factories," Franchise scorched-earth policy when that it," Rilmore said. name brand, well known compa- employees, more so than univer- said. for 255,000 complaints filed with nies." he said. sitics, according to Steffan. the agency. information enters the hands of But while it costs more for criminals. But schools that join die wnc 'A good portion of our factory brands to employ sweatshop free Internet-related complaints, Code of conduct like Schlueter's encounter with "If you find you are a victim Nelson said the 1 Jniversity only are growing in number. As of July investigations are triggered by factories, according to Franciose, 2005, 144 colleges and universi- worker complaints," she said. "Wfe phishing — criminals sending of identity theft, you must first works with companies who have USAS wants companies to make false bank mails to acquire per- close all bank and credit card a statement about sweatshop ties were affiliated with WTO'. The receive quite a few complaints sure the workers are getting paid group follows and monitors axles but are not in a position to act on sonal information — accounted accounts that might be in jeop- labor a living wage while the company ardy," Gatchell said. "It is something we are very of conducts in factories and sur- all of them." makes profit. for 46 percent of all complaints. vey die labor situations. Fixing a factory's conditions The complaints arc shared in a The attorney general's office careful about* he said."YVe make According to Simon, the real created Ohio's Identity Theft sure the companies we deal with depends on many elements. change will come "when the cor- database with more than 1.4(H) "V\b start a process of work- international, federal, state and Verification Passport program to have a statement about sweat- Monitoring factories porations see it's not just 10 to 14 help iieoplc recover from inci- shop labor." RCiSlJ is currently not affiliated ing witii factories, workers and kids on campus, but when it's 40 local law enforcement agencies. "These reportsprovideammu- dents of identity theft, and to BC.SU, however, doesn't haw a with die WRC or die HA another licensees and the process varies to 60 universities." depending on what the resjxmse nition that helps law enforcers ensure that victims aren't treat- code in place for sweatshop labor, well-known group advocating an "If we as college students can ed like criminals, Gatchell said. according to Ed VVhipple, vice end to sweatshops. is," Steffan said. use our weight, our impact to fight fraud and identity theft," But die number of factories said Deborah Platt Majoras, This is done by providing them president of Students Affairs. "We do factor,' monitoring change the collegiate apparel with a special form of identifica- "No, the issue lias never been and work on behalf of universi- poses problems for the WRC's industry we could change the chairman of the Federal Trade brought to the Student I fandbook ties." said NancyStcffan, outreach monitoring. entire garment industry," he said. Commission. tion the criminals who took over "There are too many factories," Schlueter found the nearest their identity don't possess. outlet of that global anti-fraud Since the attorney general's network in the Bowling Green office implemented the pro- Police Department. gram, 361 passports have been Ken Fortney, a BGPD lieuten- issued, Gatchell said. ant who handles claims of fraud, For Schlueter, this interagency said while locally filing a report cooperation, her own diligence allows law enforcement to begin and three weeks of patience paid investigating the case, victims off—literally. are referred to the Ohio Attorney "I was lucky, I got all my money General's Office for help in back, and all the bank charges repairing the damage done to reversed," Schlueter said. 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Eventually, they built a said. "I think it's a very into recreating The Beatles' John Lennon's voice will be the Maumee Indoor Theater Each of the four band mem- following, and the good buzz positive message." music, style and energy sets echoing ihroughoul the streets tonight. Not only do they per- bers portrays oneofThe Beatles. among Beatles fans helped 1964: The Tribute Band them apart from any other of Maumee tonight. form songs from The Beatles' In addition to Benson, the launch their career. has recorded covers of tribute band. It's not actually John Lennon, catalog, but they dress like the band includes Gary Grimes as 1964: The Tribute now per- Beatles songs, which are According to the band's offi- but it may be the next best group and sing with British Paul McCartney, Greg George forms about 140 shows peryear featured on their website, cial Web site, Rolling Stone thing for local Beatles fans. The accents, although all of them as Ringo Starr and Jimmy Pou and has graced the stage of www.1964thctribute.com. magazine voted the band as voice is that of Mark Benson, are American. as George Harrison. Carnegie Hall six times. Their version of The Beatles' "A the "Number One Beatles who portrays John lennon in The idea is to show what a When 1964: The Tribute Grimes, McCartney, says Hard Day's Night" sounds so Tribute Show on Earth!" the Beatles tribute band, 1964: Beatles concert was like back formed in 1984 in Northeastern the music is the mast impor- similar to the original, it's hard in 2004. The Tribute. then," said Benson. "There Ohio, the band mates thought tant thing. to tell the two apart. The band tours the coun- is still a volume of people they would only perform at "For me, it's the message of The attention to detail BEATLES, PAGE 10 Apple's iPod dominates the MP3 scene PULSE iTUnes becomes per song when using the service. "[Apple! gained the "[Apple] gained the music, hut tition springs from the fact that BRIEFING Other services, such as Napster, with more and more companies more competition has histori- I«[ »K NEKS leader in music allow a user to download a num- music, but with coming out with the MP3 for- cally meant lower prices. downloading sites ber of songs for a monthly fee. more and more mat, you'll see a surge in sales so "No one talks about Napster Get your party on iPod users wanting to get their fill people can play this other music," or Morpheus, just iTunes," said By Lincoln Stanley of songs for a monthly price are, companies coming he said. Jamie Martin, sophomore. tonight at Howard's RtPORIER at this time, out of luck. out with the MP3 According to a July 2005 PC However, Martin also men- Doors open tonight at 9 Walk anywhere on the University According to Avery Kotler, Magazine article, this already tioned how this popularity is not for Gil Mantera's Party with campus and someone with an senior director of business format, you'll see may be happening in Japan. necessarily a bad thing. Dream. Dirty Damn Band and iPod is bound to be seen. affairs at Napster, Apple will not a surge in sales so Sony knocked the iPod shuffle to "It keeps things cheap," he said. Building Kites tonight. These digital music players license their software for use with people can play this second-place but still lags behind Tom Lawrence, senior, is have come to dominate the MP3 other services. in the hard-drive player market. an employee at the University Rock Fights scene. Costing up to $399, the "Currently, if you want to buy other music." Calliste also said Apple wasn't Bookstore, where he sells iPods. iPod has rejuvenated Apple and a song legaUy, Apple forces you concerned with profits in the lawrence said the size and determine winner JERRY CALLISTE JR. is one of the hottest-selling elec- to use mines," Kotler said. He beginning as much as getting the sleekness, as weU as how much Resonant Soul and Sarasine tronics out today. stressed that Napster—currently CEO OF BASSMINT MUSIC INC. iPod name out into the world. information they can hold has contributed to die popularity of battle it out at 9 p.m. for the But is the iPod here to stay or is No. 2 in the legal music down- Monthly fee or not, the iPod is tide of Bowling Green's favor- it a fad, doomed to fall behind to load hierarchy—will work with University students. a huge hit on campus, as anyone the ii'od. ite band at Howard's Club H. other MP3 players and services most MP3 players on the market. "Apple is overzealous in their walking around Bowling Green However, he also said Apple that are farther reaching? With the iPod on top of the advertisements," said Justin can see. needs more competition. To download music to an iPod, market, Kotler said he would be Cross, sophomore. "I've never "It woukl be better if there were "People want what's popular, Kobacker Hall users must go through iTUnes, thrilled if Apple would allow the seen another MP3 player com- competition," said Eric Heffinger, and that's their own choice, so Apple's music download service. iPod to work with Napster. mercial in my life." sophomore. "They are making they have to pay the money and features winners According to a Los Angeles "It makes life more difficult for Jerry Calliste Jr., president and good products and people can't that's pretty much the only |x>pu- The Bowling Green Business Journal article, Apple us since Apple won't license us its CEO of Bassmint Music Inc., said keep up" lar thing out right now." Philharmonia will feature can claim 70 percent of the legal- Software," he said. Apple took the worid by storm Heffinger bought his iPod on A Morpheus rep was contact- winners of the 39th annual ly download music industry, but The dominance of the Apple with its beginning marketing-blitz, eBay, and while he loves the case ed but would not comment for Competitions in Music downloaders must pay a dollar marketing machine is not lost on but may fall behind eventually. of use, his wish for more compe- this article. Performance in at 3 p.m. KEEP YOUR FINGERS ON THE PULSE OF CAMPUS AT WVM.BGNEWS.COM/PULSE 10 Friday. February 3. 2006 PULSE WWW.BGNEWS.COM A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PARKING LOT PATROLMAN By Mall Manning enforcers who are commonly According to Weaver, a few of because "it was better than work- Advisor in the eighth floor of REPORIER referred to as, "Meter Maids." the common excuses are, "I was ing dinning services ... it's a pay Offcnhauer last where he said Parting has become quite Dan Weaver. 20. is one of those running late for class,"" I had no check and I enjoy it," he said and "there's never a dull moment in the issue on college campus- \lelei Maidv" idea I couldn't park here" or sim- is currently one of three student being a resident advisor." es nationwide and with the The main focus of these enforc- ply, "I forgot." Weaver said these enforcement officers on staff. "When you enter the building growth of enrollment here at ers is to preserve the general excuses don't usually work when In September, Weaver became [Offcnhauerl, you're always on BG, it has become more of an safety of campus, acting as "extra someone wants to get out of a member of the City of Bowling duty," he said, "but I relax like apparent concern eyes in the field," as Weaver said, a ticket GreenBieycleSafetyCornmission, everyone else—hang out with -nine students arrive a half- patrolling parking lots looking for DAN WEAVER "Read the back side of the map meeting once a month to discuss friends, watch TV, and go to hour before their das- just to find vehicle registration and for park- JUNIOR (in the registration envelope|. I ways of making Bowling Green BG games." the right parking space, ideally ing and motor vehicle violations. know reading is uncommon but more adequate for bicyclists. Weaver said his life rests heav- dose to the location of their class. "As long as there are students ing comes verbal remarks with convenience isn't always the saf- "A lot of drivers don't know that ily on time management and Butsometimesstudentsmakethe and vehicles, there has to be reg- the most common remark being est," Weaver said about ways to they need to share the road with organizational skills to bounce wrong decisions while attempt- ulations and we're just trying to "I hope you enjoy your job." correctly park on campus. bicyclists," he said. The Safety between being a "Meter Maid," ing to be more efficient, and they enforce them," he said. "You leam that if you don't pay Weaver said "there's always Commission tries to educate the an RA and a student. end up having to paying for a Although students mostly attention, you don't let it get to something to do" when patrolling community of that. If a student is on the receiving ticket from parking and traffic abide by the regulations set aside. you," he said about dealing with the campus. If there is that rare When off duty from being a end of a ticket and think they enforcement lor their act ions. Weaver said some do not under- the verbal remarks. moment of facing down time, he parking and traffic enforcer, he can ease their way out with an When some receive a ticket stand the importance of the park- Dealing with excuses after a said Buckeye Radio immediately focuses on school. Weaver is excuse, Weaver's remarks, "They they immediately get angry, not ing and traffic enforcement. violation is handed out becomes comes oa majoring in business and work- parked there, not me" should be at I nemseh es, but at the parking With this lack of understand- just another part of the job. Weaver took his job in fall 2003 ing as a second-year Resident used as a lesson. Students rebel with body art 'Brokeback* Freedom at college ents can make them do crazy experienced the pain together. said about coming out to her things, even break the rules. Of Kearns has three tattoos alto- mother about her tattoo fetish. can mean lattoos and course the local tattoo parlors gether, one which she got at Kearn's dad is more tradi- theme not new piercings for students make it much easier with cheap Extreme Tatloo in downtown tional when it comes to tattoos By Mark Rahner way they walk down the street prices and special deals, which Bowling Green. One of her 12 and piercings. U-WIRE whisding togedier at the end, and By Annie Stewart a college student's wallet can peircings was received at On "My dad would probably - You'd think people had never laid the way I Xide opens a door for his not pass up, the Edge, which is located right kick me out of the house if he eyes on a gay cowboy before. new companion. doing into college for the first So why are tattoos and pierc- next to Extreme Tattoo. ever found out about my tat- Weeks after "Brokeback "Hawks' camera does cast a time can be a scary, yet exhila- ings such a trend? Il could be With so many piercings and toos and some of my piercings." Mountain's" release, a Poulsbo, pretty queer eye on the young rating experience. The excite- the facl thai they are a sign of three tattoos, it would be easy Kearns said. Wash., theater, along with one in Rick Nelson, but that could be ment of being on your own rebellion and independence, or to assume that Kearns' parents Like many teenagers, those Utah, still makes national news for there as much for the girls as for without yout parents watching perhaps it's because they hold a would know about this. But like who get pierced and tattooed shunning the movie, even though the hoys," says Robert Cumbow, your every mine heightens dur- meaning of expression. so many other students, this see rebelling against their par- most critics love it, it ruled at the the Seattle-based author of ing this lime. Whatever the case, this is something she kept from ents as a pan of being a kid. Ciolden Globes and led Tuesday's "Once Upon a lime: The Films of Hie list ol things to do when popular style is becoming her parents. This could be the appeal of the Oscar nominees, and it's a bona Sergio Leone." you lirsi get to college can be more and more common in When Kearns first got a tat- ever-growing trend. fide success at the box office. "Arguably the gayest diing in overwhelming; meeting new Bowling Green. too on her 18th birthday, she Since many students' parents Still can't wrap your head die film is Walter Brennan's fussy friends, finding great parties. Two first-year students here was reluctant to tell her mother, come from a time where tattoos around the concept of gay cow- old Stumpy, constantly bicker staying out as late as you want at the University were inked simply with the fear that her and piercings were not very boys? Got news for you, pardner ing at lohn T. (while doing his and possiblj even getting that and pierced during their first mother would tell her father. popuiar at all, they are seen as You've been watching them all housekeeping for him) as if he lirsi tattoo or exotic piercing. couple of months on their own. "I finally told my mom about a sign of mischief. your life. were genuinely jealous of the For many students, their Melissa Kearns and Stephanie my tattoos so that it was easier The cowboys in a lot of classics Sheriffs relationships with young Independence from their par- llorek, both roommates, have to keep it from my dad," Kearns BODY ART. PAGE 12 may not be explicitly getting it er men." Could that have any- on like the "Brokeback" boys, but thing to do with the playful kiss there's no denying the obvious- Johnny T plants on the top of ness of what you could delicately Stunipy's noggin? call a strong homoerotic subtext. The Virginian" (1929, not on Beatles tribute It doesni take a decoder ring DVD): In die swishiest of several band returns Rilo Kiley breaks for success or a social/political agenda to versions, Gary Cooper plays The Boesel have been members spot the signals, whether you're V, and he wants to know why his Members of Indie folksy effort, more reminis- friend Steve (Richard Arlen) is to Maumee of the alt-country band The cent of '60s solo folk artists straight or gay, a Western buff or rock band 'divide Elected for a few years now. than the Eagles. On most of tenderfoot. And I'm not even talk- hanging around with that black and they are hoping their the tracks, there's little more ing about Robert Conrad's tight hatted tramp Trampas (Walter BEATLES. FROM PAGE 9 and conquer' little outfit in the old "The Wild Huston), who's seducing him to sophomore effort, "Sun, Sun, than an acoustic guitar and a the dark side. By lason Hall Sun," will be as successful as voice, with The Watson Twins Wild West" TV series. Benson said thai 1964: The U-WIRE their 2004 release, "Me First." occasionally providing har- But trust me, I've put in some- "Why didn't you wait for me?' Tribute attracts an audience of Indie rock band Rilo Kiley is no lenny Lewis is also striking monies and accents. That's time in the saddle and rustled up TheVasks when he sees Steve with all age-. stranger to success. I ead singer out on her own, enlisting the a few classic Westerns that really Trampas at a party. "You ain't very 1 not to say the album will put choosy about your company." I he Beatles music catalog is lenny lewis is a former child aid of The Watson Twins to you to sleep, but it's the lyr- are love stories between men. something everyone can enjoy," actress who starred with Fred provide back-up vocals for her ics that take the focal point Manly men. "Maybe you'll explain what you Benson said " I he Bcailcs' music Savage in the 1989 Nintendo- solo debut, "Rabbit Fur Coat." on "Rabbit Fur Coat," not the "Red River" (1948): Howard mean by dial." Trampas retorts. is something that 90 percent of centric movie "The Wizard." Neither Sennett nor Lewis instrumentation. I lawks' classic was already noto- (alright over a guy! the planet doesn't argue about." Guiiarist Blake Sennert may be seem to be too worried that There is also another little rious before the 1995 documen- "You and I done a lot of loco Hie Beatles are regarded as tre- better known as Pinsky from their albums were released surprise on "Rabbit Fur Coat": tary "The Celluloid Closet" outed tilings." The V later tells Steve, as mendous innovators and Influ- Nickelodeon's "Salute Your the same day, something A cover of The Traveling it. Sec the flirting between cow- he puts his hand on Steve's leg. ences ill the music industry, even Shorts" than as a musician. many people would expect to Wilbury's "Handle With boys Montgomery Gift and lohn leaves it diere a really long time by those who don't listen to their In the last seven years, the cause friction. Care," featuring a laundry Ireland while admiring each then slowly slides it off. music This could this be why iwo have combined to write Sennett recorded most of list of lewis' friends, includ- other's pistols. Ireland's character, "The Wild Bunch" (1969, R), just 1964: The Tribute has managed three critically acclaimed his album while on tour with ing Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Cherry (!), says, "There are only out in a magnificent two-disc to last so long and been able to albums alongside bass- Rilo Kiley, and Lewis even Gibbard, Bright Eyes' Conor two things more beautiful than a special edition from Wamet's perform across the world, ist Pierre De Reeder and sang backup vocals for a few Oberst, lames Valentine from gun: a Swiss watdi or a woman must-have "Sam Peckinpah's The i here is a worldwide appeal for drummer lason Boesel. Rilo songs on "Sun, Sun, Sun." Maroon 5 and indie rocker from anywhere. Ever had a good... Legendary Westerns Collection,' The Beatles thai hasn't lost sicam Kiley's latest, 2004's "More "Sun, Sun, Sun" is a nostal- M. Ward. Swiss watch?" which also includes "Ride the -nice George, lohn, Hingo and Adventurous," appeared on gic trip back in time to the This song a lone is worth the later, damsel 'less Millay High Country" (1962), "The Paul first stepped foot in America. Billboard's Top Heatseakers era of 70s country rock, and price of the CD — it's as if (loanne Dru) hollers at feud- Ballad of (able llogue" (1970) Ilicy brought over fashion and chart, and launched them into Sennett has admitted that you get the rest of the songs ing Gift and lohn Wayne, above: and "Pat (iarrett and Billy the Kid' st\li-," ihiivm said of [he Beatles' a nationwide tour, opening for he listened to the Eagles a lot "Anybody with half a mind would (1973, R). trip to America. "It seemed to for free. Coldplay's Twisted I.ogic Tour while recording the album. It's up to the listener to know you two love each other." Don't let die bloodshed distract attract everybody* last year. Steel gu itars and a laid- back decide which album is "bet- Hawks' "Rio Bravo" (1959) isn't you. Dutch (Emest Borgnine) 1964: The tribute acts as an This year, Rilo Kiley is try- attitude are prominent com- ter"; both are great albums for as overt. Sheriff lohn T. Chance clearly has a man-crush on gang advocate for [he Beatles' music. ing a new strategy to success: ponents of most of the record, their respective style. (lohn Wayne) relies on alcoholic leader Pike (William Holden) and Benson and his hand males Divide and conquer. especially songs like "Would If you're cruising around Dude (Dean Martin), cranky old meets his maker with the other travel around the world In hopes 'Temporarily taking a break You Come With Me" and "Bank town with the top down, "Sun, Stumpy (Walter Brennan) and marl's name on his lips. Ex-Bunch of-keeping [he Beatles' music from lire band, the members and Trust." Almost any track Sun, Sun" should be in your handsome young Gilorado (Ricky member Deke (Robert Ryan) pur alive forever. of Rilo Kiley are pursuing side on "Sun, Sun, Sun" could eas- CD player. Nelson) to fend off thugs trying to sues Pike with die determination We started in September of projects and hoping for the ily accompany a cross-coun- If you're sitting around the break a murderer out of jail. of an old girlfriend. 1984," said Grimes. And now, same success to which they've try drive. house after a long day, "Rabbit Take a gander at the looks on "Ride the I ligh Country" (1962): 22 yean, later, there's no end in grown accustomed. Lewis' "Rabbit Fur Coat" is Fur Coat has your name writ- the faces of Dude and Colorado sight" Blake Sennett and lason a much more subdued and ten all over it." as they sing to each other. Or die COWBOY, PAGE 12 — •- PIT STOP TIM Sawiu. Bumuuma. You Ibledo SBesi Tire Stores y/Most Trustworthy Auto Repair rmiiiiuiiv GOINGFAST! 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I put together a lot of concerts on campus then I do a lot of my own work off campus at venues like Howard's and I'm looking to branch out and hoping to do Davis Films Redbus Pictures Section tight Reflection of Something (wentythree some consulting with a lot of Warner Independent Pictures Warnci lints. h< mit~. Ardent Records Virgin Records the businesses downtown this ALEX MERCED summer. SOPHOMORE What's it like at Howard's? At "Good Night, and Good Luck" "Syriana" is an intense political Todd Agnew's sophomore Arc you in need of a slress reduc- Howard's, I'm negotiating with How did you become a pro- is tnily deserving of its newly thriller from the Academy Award- album. Reflection of Something, er? Does soulful acoustic music agents. I'm figuring out which moter? Mainly through my announced Oscar nominations. wining writer of 2OO0's "Traffic" could change the way you view calm you down? If so, (hen con- bands to the market to the involvement with the WBGU David Mi.uli,urn. as the pio- and the film has a very similar Christian music. sider Tristan Piettyrnans album, right, correct people, like the radio station. I ended up try- neering news journalist I-dward style to it as well. Agnew's deep, raspy voice (wenrylhree, the jackpot. people who enjoy that kind ing to do some benefit shows R. Murrow, takes a commanding George Clooney lePery Wright Mrs out songs that can only be Frisian 1'rellyman writes all ol music to get them to come and then it just rolled into me lead from the wry beginning. Set and Malt Damon are the centers described as amazing. of her music, which is compa- to that show depending on doing a lot of events under the at the height of the McCarthy of three of die four intertwining With titles like "Something rable to die sounds of Norah success. Apparently not every WBGU name. Eventually, the era, the film focuses on Murrow's storylines that make up the plot Beautiful,' "Isaiah Ii" and (ones, (minus ihe piano) and Ani band does well here in Bowling funds weren't there anymore investigation into Sen. loseph of "Syriana," and they are jusl "Fullness Found." each irack DiliaiHii She even has loured Green, but I try. I've seen some so I broke off onto my own. McCarthy's anti-communist a small part of what is one of explores Agnew's relationship wilh her boyfriend lason Mraz. of the most amazing bands campaign. the best casts assembled for any with God in a new way. file slow er songs, such as "The I've ever seen here play to only How long have you been a tallowing the story of former movie this year. With lines like. "1 am siniggling Slop,' and "Fleclric" are sooth- five people. promoter? Since Fall 2004. I've U.S. airman who had been black- A fourth storyline focuses to find a way to make myself ing in nature and are made up gone up real quick because I listed because of a family mem- on a young Islamic boy who is attractive lo You, attractive to of quiet guitar riffs and melodies. What is the process of attain- use a lot of resources that are ber's supposed tie with commu- recruited into helping a terror- You," Agnew could be talking One ol ihe most insightful songs ing bands? Mainly just con- available to me. I sat there nism, Murrow and his news team ist group to perform a terrorist about a friend, parent or even a on the album. "Song for ihe Rich," tacting their agents and trying made friends with the other begin t^ investigate McCarthy's attack against a U.S. oil company significant other. has lyrics like: "When there's to find a time that matches promoters and learned how intentions. In doing so, the news stationed in the region. i ni those looking for a way to nothing we can do and no one up with their schedules and they did things. 1 tried to pick team, played brilliantly by the The real strength of "Syriana" is gel into Christian music. Agnew lo gel through/just remember all venue schedules while negoti- up on everything without hav- likes of George Glooney, Robert the cast; it's full of great actors may just be the best way the tilings you tried to forget." ating a price. Then just getting ing to learn a lot of it. I've had Downey, Jr., Frank Langella giving excellent performances Because the lyrics duni neces- However, (his album is not the word out. that's where the to learn a lot of it die hard way and left Daniels, all face severe throughout the entire film, espe- sarilv sound like typical < lirisiuin completely made up of tunes tricky part is. Setting up the but I went strong and I got a lot repercussions. cially George Clooney, who gives worship songs, its easy loget lost that could easily pass as a lullaby. show isn't too hard more than done quickly. Segments are split with rhyth- one of the best perfnnnanccs of in the music and think you're lis- Some of the more upbeat songs getting it successful. mic jazz and cigarette smoke fills his distinguished career, as the tening to another pop/reck band include "Always Peel this Way" How many shows do you see every scene to recreate the feel of government agent who begins that's out there. and "Please." the 1950s. The chaos of the news- How long does it take from a year? Since I've been in BG, to learn about the truth of all the Those who slick around to lis- I he best song by tar on this room is also captured with tight work he has done over the years contacting the agents to the I've probably been upwards to ten to the entire CD are in for a album is called "Shy Thai Way," a shots and overlapping dialogue. Hie one downier of "Syriana" is surprise. Though the CD jack- actual show? Depends on a 100 shows a year. duel with lason Mraz. The song Unlike most based-on-true-life that some people may find the el lisis only 12 songs, there is a is about playing hard lo gel. and the show, sometimes it's very accounts, this one does not try to multiple storyline format of the bonus track called "8 is well." how the mysteriousness keeps last minute, sometimes it's If you weren't involved with recreate every aspect of the story. film a little hard to keep track of Overall, the CD is a good way the interest strong, about six months. The big- music, what would you be doing? Before I was into music, In addition, the real Senate hear- all the characters and where they for those unfamiliar with con- Don'! expeci in listen to this ger the band, the longer you ings are shown in short segments. fit in the big picture. temporary (Tirisiian music to gel album in hopes of gelling an have to do it ahead of time I was a big video game/com- puter geek. I was originally It allows the story to speak for "Syriana" is easily one of the into the swing of things, adrenaline rush, unless of course because their schedules will itself without much interruption best films of the year, with an out- Agnewfe deep voice pulls you mellow, laid-back music is what fuT up quicker. Typically, I do it a computer science major. I used to a do a lot of program- from the filmmakers. standing cast and an intense and into each track and the use ol gels your Mood (lowing. within a month or two before Bottom line: As a film, it is well well-written story; it is easily head guitars, drums and even violins Otherwise, twentythnw would the show is booked. I try to ming and software making. I'd probably be designing soft- made. As a story, it is stirring. As over heels above most of what is and cellos keeps you listening be a greai album for your listen- do everything early so I have i'iHi'i i.HIiiiinII it is engaging. usually released in theaters. VII it il the end. ing pleasuie. enough time to get the word ware or doing something with computers or video games. out. —leimifer Kiihn —loe Cunningham —leBkaZamarripa —Samh Moore • three medium pizzas CHECK OUT OUR UlAl! • unlimited toppings nly $7 each! 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Now, Guiney is using the same band Fat Amy visit wooing power to entertain audi- rebellion Toledo's bar scene ences with his music; something in which he has been involved in BODY ART. FROM PAGE 10 By Chelci Howard way before his rose-giving days. lEfOITEl Guiney conveyed much excite- "The fact that my parents There is a long list of roles that ment about playing in Toledo, don't like Itattoos and piercingsl can be associated with the name as he stated that he was an makes them that much more Boh Guiney. including author, "Almost Rocket" appealing." Kearnssaid. TV host and accomplished He also said that the concert Maybe some teenagers do musician. was a great opportunity for The things simply to make their Bui one name that no longer Bob Guiney Group to gage their parents upset, but there are applies to him happens to be the new music. also some people who find tat- title of "Bachelor." "It's a chance for us to get a toos and piercings to be a form However, the role of musician little out there and play a little bit of expression. is what brought him to Gumbo's and see if we like the new songs "I think thai they are cute and in Toledo Wednesday night, with we've been writing togehter... we girly." Horek said of her 11 pierc- his band that employs musicians will watch the the crowd and see ings and one tattoo, which she from groups such as Sponge, The what they like, and then decide got the same time Reams got Verve Pipe and Guiney's previous what will go on the new album," a piercing. band, Fat Amy. Guiney said about the music he While some people get tattoos A diverse crowd of over 40 labels as "Midwestern rock." because they think they look people sat entranced by Guiney's • However, this is not the only SianPierson BGNews good, others may get them as a music and stage presence for an album that Guiney has been fea- remembrance of a time or per- hour and a half. tured on. IAMMIN'I Before and after the series The Bachelor,' Bob Guiney made a career for himself as the lead singer son in their lives. Relying on the superior musi- He released two indepen- of the band Fat Amy. The band's new album will come out sometime this month or in March. Reams, for example, said cianship of his band. Guiney con- dent albums with Fat Amy that hear it again after the show. But she got a tattoo to remember veyed his life story through his achieved success on local air- decided to go to his Web site show so I was under the impres- that wasn't the case at all." college. songs and soothing vocals, only waves, securing die band a strong and after I listened to his music, sion that I was a musician first Bob Guiney's new album will "I got another tattoo when I taking brief pauses to express his fan base who properly dubbed I was hooked. So many celebri- and what's funny is that that's surface sometime in February came to college because this love for his wife Rebecca Budig themselves, "The Fat Army." ties who come out with albums now how people know me. I or March. More information way I will always remember my of "All my Children," fame and Guiney signed with Windup try to survive on the fact that love anyone who comes out to such as release dates, tour infor- first year here," she said. "Every to make jabs with a slightly inco- Records, a label who showed their fan base will follow them, bear us play and if they want to mation and everything Bob tattoo I have gotten has some herent birthday girl who want- interest in Fat Amy, but decided to even if their music isn't good. come out and see the 'TV guy' sort ol meaning." ed more than a rose from "The sign Creed instead, and released But. Bob was an artist before and see if he sucks, that's okay Guiney can be found at his Web site, www.bobguiney.com. So why do some people wail Bachelor" star. his debut album. "3 Sides" in 'The Bachelor' and he is a truly too. Hopefully, I'll convert them Regardless of success, Guiney until they are away from their Guiney was catapulted into 2003 and gained much notoriety good musician. It was an overall when they come." will continue being a musician. parents to make new editions to reality super stardom when ABC with the song, "Girlfriend." great show." And convert is exactly what "I have fun with it; I love writ- their bodies? Freedom is prob- producers casted him on the first But will his fame as America's And Guiney is used to Guiney did to Alicia Crawford, ing songs and I love playing ably the best bet. season of "The Bachelorette" and favorite bachelor overshadow his people having the same sophomore, who went to his "When I first came to college, picked up on Guiney's down-to- budding music career? I lis fans initial thoughts. concert on Wednesday night. with these guys," Guiney said. I felt more independent." Florek earth personality. don't think so. "I used to get a little bummed "I'm not going to lie, but I was "Hopefully people come out and said. "Getting a tattoo proved Guiney was then cast to "I was a huge 'Bachelor' fan and out when people said that they definitely skeptical," Crawford listen to it and walk away hum- ming one of the songs. If it sticks that independence from my appear on the fourth season of never missed a show." Stephanie were going to sec The Bachelor said. "I had never heard his parents." "The Bachelor" and captured Masters ofToledo said at Guiney's guy' play," he said. "I had put out music before and had a feeling in their head and makes them Tattoos are not just something the heart of 25 contestants and concert on Wednesday night. "I three albums before I was on the that I wouldn't really want to feel better, then I did my job." that people get for no reason; to main people, they have a deeper meaning. Whether it be the ini- tials of a loved one. or a symbol of who you arc, they hold some Brokeback Mountain's gay cowboys not a new theme type of significance. Some people may just be fol- COWBOY. FROM PAGE 10 back on afterward. Which brings us to "fohnny know who's in charge, her suitor the "Brokeback" guys' Netfiix lowing the trend, but others are Scott snaps at McCrea about Guitar" (1954, not on DVD). "I've goes by the moniker The Dancin' list if they were in print. (They actually getting pierced and tat- Aging cowboy stars Randolph rescuing damsel-in-distress never seen a woman that was KM. Some crowd: The Rids pal, crop up regularly on cable's The tooed for other reasons besides Scott and loel McCrea are like Mariettc Hartley: "She stays here! more a man," a bartender says Bart (Ernest Borgnine), explicitly Westerns Channel.) Rumors them looking good. an old married couple as they We're packing gold, not petti- of loan Crawford's Vienna char- doesn't like women, and is even were widespread about Scott and Even though this is one form bed down in a barn in their coats." And when they do rescue acter, perhaps named after those mean to horses. Cary Grant, who lived together a of self expression that just might union suits. her from hilljack predators, they little sausages. "7 Men" director Budd dozen years. cause you to be kicked out of the Scott removes McCrea's coat change her from a fancy dress She dresses and holds a gun Boetticher's Westerns with And this doesn't even begin to house, express away. for him before a fight and puts it into guy's clothes! like a man. And just so's you Randolph Scott might be on get into the singing cowboys. Last Day Senior Portraits!! Walk-ins Are Welcome £ree Setuot Pott**9 i SeIU taken at p^l Stop by The Pub for your portrait session between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today. Or simply show up and we'll squeeze you in! . This free portrait session is valued at $20 and your picture will appear in the 2006 University Yearbook. You'll also get some great poses from which to select a personal portrait package, too. i BG SPORTS BRIEFING WOMEN'S SOCCER: REIGNING MAC CHAMPS REVEAL 2006 RECRUITS PAGE 14 THE BG «S«IS Union's Black Swamp Pub hosting Super FRIDAY Bowl festivities Starting al 5 p.m. Sunday the February 03, Black Swamp Pub will serve drink and food specials for Super Bowl 2006 XL There will also a drawing for an iPod and prizes in this game- day atmosphere. For those wish- www.bgnews.com/sports ing to stay home on their own couch, the Black Swamp Pub is BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY also offering pre-order wing spe- cials. Orders can be placed any- time before Sunday. Fans, Big Ben give • SOQBQQHCan* Pittsburgh ¥ overall edge THE BG NEWS^UPER^BOWL PICKS on Sunday On Sunday one game will decide the true champions. The Pittsburgh Steelers head to Debar, as the Cinderella stay ot the season, taking to give Bettis and Cowher the* first Super Bowl rings Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks MATT seek respect in the farm ot a Super Bowl win. Here, members ot Tie BG News RIDDLE spofeoeparmieiit give tteir final prjlcfajsta Super Bowl XL. <£> Columnist Last year I made a prediction in The BG News that the Patriots Pittsburgh 24-17 would defeat the liagles in Kevin Super Bowl XXXIX. As history Shields Rant: Bettis and played out. the Patriots were Steelers' running Reporter victorious, 24-21, which left me game will open with an accurate prediction. it up for Big Ben This year, Super Bowl XL is hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks. This match-up leaves me with an uneasy feeling in my stomach. Seattle 24-23 Is this queasiness the neces- Matt sary hatred that 1 have for the File Photo BG II. .i Dergtrton Rant: The birds will Steelers, based on my Cleveland swoop through HOMECOMING: Jonathan Matsumoto and his BG teammates will take on Rochester Institute ot Technology Reporter roots, or is it due to (he fact that tomorrow. Wayne Wilson, a member of the 1984 BGSU national championship team, coaches RIT. Detroit and pull the Steelers will win Super Bowl one off late in XL? the fourth. For the city of Pittsburgh the Steelers are beloved. I mean, if 1 had to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates and my city didn't have Pittsburgh 31-20 an NBA franchise, I think I Former Falcon The Bus and the would invest in numerous "ter- Rant: Chin finally get rible towels" of my own. This Reporter their ring, much leads me to my first reason why to the dismay the Steelers are going to win the of all northeast Super Bowl — the fans. Ohio. The Steelers have some of great back in BG the best fans in football — after the Browns of course. The fans Member of national the fasiest. I le wasn't the most For now though. Wilson and Seattle 27-20 of Pittsburgh will be in large skilled, but he was a true leader his team are the midst of their numbers on Sunday, mainly Adam championship team in how he played the game. He first season of Division I hockey Roethlisbetger because Detroit is a lot closer to Miezin Rant competed extremely hard and as the only independent team throws two Pittsburgh than Seattle. Steelers to coach against BG was a very smart player at both in the country and are having Reporter picks, sealing fans can make a road trip while By Kevin Shields ends of the rink." their struggles with the transition, Seattle's first Seattle fans have to board an air- REPORTER Today, Wilson is trying to bring going 6-17-2. The team thai is still title since 1979. plane, making the Super Bowl a For four years — 1980-84 — that same leadership of his to the made up of mostly of Division III home game for t he Steelers. The Wayne Wilson was an anchor on hockey program at the Rochester recruits is finding out why there is stands at Ford Field are going to the blue line for the Falcons and Institute of Technology (KIT) a gap between the divisions, but be packed with "black and gold" he was part of one of the best where he has coached has had some positive and crowd noise will heavily Seattle 24-14 defensive cores the program has at the last seven sea- moments, beating St. John favor the Steelers. The amount Lawrence and Oanisius ever seen. sons. Turner Rant. MVP Shaun of fans the Steelers will pro- It was a defensive core that Things went well tor in their rookie season. Alexander will vide Sunday should affect the included the likes of Dave llllett, Wilson and the Tigers "I think the positive Reporter hand the over- Seahawks and give the Steelers Garry Galley, Dave O'Brian and in his first six seasons, side of it has b66t1 our rated Steelers the advantage. Mike Pikul — two of which went as he became only the players have gotten bet- a loss in Super There is something I am sick on to have successful National third coach to amass ter every weekend," Bowl XL. of hearing about more than Hockey league careers. 100 wins in the pro- Wilson said of the transi- anyone: F.very five minutes on Wilson wasn't the most skilled gram's history, going tion. "We've had to learn Sportscenter there is something WAYNE that you have to com- player on the team or even at his 118-33-12 while win- WILSON Seattle 38-21 about lerome Bettis and his position, but his competitiveness ning four conference pete every single week- homecoming to Detroit. Even Colin and his leadership made him tournaments. The team end and I diink our team Wilson Rant: Bill Cowher's jaw though this storyline is over- stand out in a lineup full of stars also made four trips to the NCAA has done that." will stick out fur- played, to me it is a legitimate during the 1984 season, lie was Division 111 tournament. Tomorrow night Wilson will Reporter ther than ever in advantage. chosen that year to be team cap- Then in 2004. RIT announced lead liis Tigers into the BGSU a Seattle victory. All the Steelers players have tain alongside Pikul and together it was elevating its program to Ice Arena for a non-conference already stated the "Let's win die two led the Falcons to the the Division I level where they match-up with the Falcons. It'll one for lerome" phrase. Any school's only national champion would eventually join the Atlantic mark the first time he lias been type of momentum booster ship during their senior season. Hockey conference in the 2006- to BG in seven years and the first in a big game like this clearly "He had what you want out of 07 season. The team won't be eli- time he has ever coached against Pittsburgh 24-13 is a positive, lerome himself all your players," BG coach Scott gible for the NCAA postseason or his okl team. I tj\ Matt couldn't end his potential Hall Paluch said ofWUson, who scored a league championship until the ( 1 Riddle Rant: I am still going of Fame career any better than 101 points as a Falcon. "He wasn't 2007-08 season. WILSON. PAGE 14 to root for the to win his first Super Bowl in his •4HP' Reporter Seahawks and hometown. Bettis should get the Cleveland plenty of carries — by the goal sports gods will line that is- and have his usual curse me. 20 yards and two touchdown performance — just enough to be the MVP. Wrestlers host quad tourney Seattle 24-20 I actually like Ben \ Ryan I bet there will Roethlesberger; not because quad meet on Ian. 14 and last Aiitullo Rant ByOanWyar (133) is ranked No.4, sopho- be more points he is from the MAC conference, REPORTER more Anthony Nicholson (141) Saturday at the NCWA Ohio Sports Editor at Ford Field but because he is from Findlay, and junior Dan Mundrick (149) Duals. Sports fans looking for intrigu- than Steelers Ohio. It is ironic to me that the are both ranked No. 5. "The fact that we finished ing story lines should look no fans with full star QB for the Steelers is from With all the hype for this in third place last weekend is further than Bowling Green sets of teeth the Cleveland area. I guess I am High School this weekend. weekend's meet, the team will out of our head because we a little sour about it. The BGSU men's club wres- maintain what they have been know we could of done better." Big Ben is a dominant QB that tling team is hosting a quad doing all season. sophomore lustin Slauterbeck Pittsburgh 42-28 should handle the pressure well meet this weekend that will "We will not be preparing said. "I think we are carrying Heather on Sunday. His arm is strong feature three of the nation's top any different than what we over the thoughts of losing to Riedel Rant: This is tough to and his mind is even stronger 12 teams, the No. 12 Falcons, have been doing," Anthony OSU which is going to make admit because — he rarely makes bad deci- No. 9 Ohio State Buckeyes and Nicholson said. "Our coaches victory even more sweel this & Reporter I am a die-hard sions. The most fascinating fac- the No. 2 Grand Valley State teach us to take every match weekend." Browns fan. but tor about Big Ben is his ability University, as well as four of the we wrestle seriously. Therefore, The Falcons have never the Steelers will to make plays. Even though he nation's top 20 teams in total we will prepare as we always wrestled Rio Grande in a take the win. is a physically big QB, he can points, with the University of do; work hard in the room, stay dual meet, but have seen the scramble with the best of them. Rio Grande and the other three intense in practice and stay Redmen against other teams The Seahawk defense is tough teams included as well. mentally focused on what we three times this season, first at Score: 37-10 but Lofa Tatupu and Grant To say the NCWA want to accomplish, which is the Indiana Wesleyan Wildcat / LJk\ Jessica Wistrom will be double teamed Northcentral Conference is winning for our fans at home." Tournament on Nov. 19, the 1 . 3L) Ameting Rant Steelers by a and contained giving Big Ben competitive would be a harsh The Falcons have never faced UC quad meet on )an. 14 and spread larger v A ^F Asst Sports Editor time to hit his receivers for big understatement. BGSU alone GVSU, but have wrestled OSU last Saturday at the NCWA than the dis- gains down the middle of the has three wrestlers in the top twice this season, losing both Ohio Duals. tance between field. Roethlesberger head-to- five in their respected weight times to the Buckeyes, first at Hasselbeck's two classes, junior Ion Berrien the University of Cincinnati WRESTLING, PAGE 15 patches of hair. STEELERS.PAGE14 GET IN ON THE ACTION AT WWWJGNEWS.COM/SP0RTS ___■ ■ .-.- ..■:. . '■. '-..,ii . _ .. • 14 Friday, February 3. 2006 SPORTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM BG looks to regain confidence WomensT 4 T 5 soccer team and our power play and really seed with Notre Dame, who will recruits nine Ohioans By Colin Wilson "This is a team who Jennifer Czapka. M, Oxbridge, H£P0 R Tt- bring that into the final stretch as visit BG on Feb. 17 and 18. Hven The largest recruiting class ■ has been extremely a strong point, especially against though they lost some momen- in the history of the pro- Ontario, Canada With the season winding down, ■ Renae Dietrich, D, Cincinnati, the BGSU hockey team looks competitive, we need Miami." tum in the playoff race this past gram since the first class Although they bring the fourth weekend, BG will only look in school history will join ■Faith luiilerat, F Mason, Ohio to rebound from last weekend's ■KarieKirkhoff.M.Indianapolis, letdown, hist week the Falcons to play well, play ranked offense into Saturday's ahead. the women's soccer team fell to Lake SupetiOl State Friday hard and get our game, scoring 3.55 goals per "We had a rough weekend next season. The group hid. game, the defense is something against lake State." Sinkewich includes a total of nine Ohio ■ Kaiuyn Kobe, D. Solon. Ohio 6-1. and Saturday 4-2. This ■CoUeenKordan.D.Strongsvflle, Saturday they'll look to regain confidence back." that they would like to work said. "It's certainly not the result natives, as well as the first on. The Falcons currently aver- we wanted, but we've had an two Canadian recruits in the Ohio some confidence and momen- PALUCH. COACH ■Stacey Lucas, RHuber Heights, tum against Rochester Institute age 3.97 goals against per game unbelievable week in practice. program's history. said. "We need to play well, play which is last in the CCHA Going into this weekend, we're Ohio of Technology. ■ (ackie Melendez, M, Vermilion, "After this weekend we're look- hard and get our confidence "We just have to be bet- enthusiastic and prepared going ■AlexaArsenaulLGK, Richmond ing at six more regular season hack." ter defensively going down the into the home stretch." I lill. Ontario. Canada Ohio ■SimoneTonev.D/M.Northvilie, leaguegamesand really bigones," Coming into this weekend the stretch here" Paluch said. "We BG's record currently stands at ■ Samantha Bland. D. Hilliard. Falcons are 5th in the CCHA in can't give up the number of goals 8-13-1 in the CCHA and 12-16-1 Ohio Mich. said BG coach Scott Much. "We ■ kavleigh Zajaros, M, Bay need to get into those games with power play conversion percent- we've been giving up." overall. They arc only six points ■ Liz Cooper, Ml\\ Westerville, some confidence and gel our age, scoring with a man advan- Also, BCi's fore-check has out of second place as of right Ohio Village. Ohki game back alter last weekend." tage 17.9 percent of the time. maybe not been as fierce or effec- now but also hold only a two- This meeting between the two I )espite their overall power play, tive in the past week as it has point lead from last place. It will teams is only the second ever, the Falcons went just 1 - for-12 been in earlier parts of the year. be a tight race, to say the least. and the first time they played with a man advantage in their "I think a lot of the goals we "We want to get our consisten- was in 19H(i. HIT comes in with two losses against I.SSU this past give up arc a result of us not sus- cy back," Much said. "We're get- Momentum will a record of 6-17-2 overall. Ihe weekend taining enough of a fore-check ting to a point right now where team has just elevated itself to "Something we're going to at the other end." Paluch said. we have seven games left in the Division I this year, hut should spend a lot of time on is our sig- "Those two things have to go regular season. We want to be nal teams," said freshman defen- not IH' underestimated as they hand in hand and we've got to playing well at this time of year." carry Steelers have made strides thisyear. seman Muss Sinkewich. "We want gel our fore-check back at a top The game will start at 5:05 in use this Saturday's game as a "This is a team who has been level to improve our defense." p.m. tomorrow at the BGSU Ice STEELERS, FROM PAGE 13 backer and safety, loey Porter, extremely competitive." Much gauge to perfect our penalty kill BG is now tied for the ninth Arena. I arrior and Foote are the type of linebackers that have speed head with Matt Hassellbeck is and can rush ihe edges. The a good match-up, but you have- Seahawks offensive line has a to give the edge to Ben. couple pro-bowlers, but stop- The last reason that ping this defense is unlikely. Pittsburgh will be victori- The Steelers have done the ous is Troy Polamalu and Ihe impossible these playoffs, Blilzburgh defense, 1 have winning three road games Years dorft mean wins never seen anything like Ihat against top AFC seeds. The defense before. Their blitzing Steelers should have won the schemes are perfect. Every AFC North and if it wasn't for Veterans like Bettis single play someone is blitz- injuries they could have been vie for championship, ing in a different area of the a top seed this season. line. Not to mention one of As a Browns fan trying to don't always get wish I he best defensive players in imagine the Steelers winning the league is Polamalu and By Joe Kay the Super Bowl, it is hard to 1HE »SS0CIM(t> PRESS ihe freak-of-naturc skills he swallow, but as a realistic fan DETROIT — lerome Bettis brings lo the safety position. 1 must say that the Seahawks Throughout the playoffs I don't have Pittsburgh's per- returned for one more Chance to have seen Polamalu line up make a run at a championship. sonnel or the momentum. Against long odds, he got it. as a down-lineman, line- Many stars in all spons go entire careers without playing for a ring. View Bettis, Mark Grace, Oscar Robertson. Hay Boutque come to mind — finally get a shot at one as they're heading for Wilson back in BG the exit. WILSON, FROM PAGE 13 against Paluch. It doesn't happen often or "It's not like it's a rival in easily. 'Hie experience will also be your own conference where "In sports, you're going to have special in that Wilson's assistant you might not like the guy players who are great hut haven't coach, Brian I Tills, is also a liilcon (opposing coach) that well," won championships," said great, who finished his BG career he said. "You're social. You're Robertson, a Hall Ol lamer who second on the all-time scoring sharing things before and after got his NBA title with Milwaukee list with 270 points, just behind the game and it's not like your near the end ol his career. "I hat's Nelson Fmeison. keeping your distance like in true. You only get one winner a "We'll enjoy going back," league games from the oppos- year, and the rest of the guys don't Wilson said. "It's a great atmo- ing coach." win." sphere. It's a great community Paluch doesn't need Wilson They sure try. and we'll enjoy being back there to share the fact thai his team like Bettis, who decided to play in front of a lot friends and their has a dangerous up-tempo another season for the Steelers in families." style of play that lead to them hopes of reachingtheSuper Bowl, " We've bolhhadveryenjoyable leading most offensive catego- athletes will push their bodies as experiences there," he added. "I ries in Division 111. He knows far as they'll go—and sometimes Gene I Puskar AP Photo know our wives and kids and Ihe Tigers are a handful and hang on longer than they should ANTICIPATION: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis prepares for practice Thursday, Feb. 2,2006 everyone will be coming back as that they aren't some lowly — to get the thing thai sets a win- at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich. well, so it will be somewhat of a Division ill team. ner apart. homecoming for us." "Their transition, as far The ring. He spenl his first II years with this is ihe NFI. and, naturally, I'll Robertson said. Coach Paluch met Wilson on as we're concerned, is over," "You look at me — I played New Orleans, becoming the face get lo the Super Bowl because Grace spent the first 13 years of his recruiting trip to BG in 1984 Paluch said. "They are a legiti- 17 years and didn't get one," of misery for Aims fans who hid all you have to do is win three his career with the Chicago Cubs and remembers what it was like mate Division I team that can quarterback Warren Moon said. their own faces with paper hags. games in the playoffs. That was — enough said — before heading getting to meet the team cap- compete i n a ny conference and "That had a lot to do with how Now, it's up to sons Peyton and a mistake I made, because I later to Arizona and getting his long- tain. they've become a very good long I played. I was still chasing FJi — quarterbacks for the Colts found out how tough il was." awaited chance, i le was 37 years "1 remember how friendly he road team, playing a majority that elusive, one last goal that and Giants, respectively — to do It's universal. old when il finally came. wasasasenior," hesaidofWilson. of their games on the road." I had left to accomplish in my what their father never could. Robertson was already a Grace's single started a ninth- "I le was someone almost four or With making the jump the career. Unfortunately, it never "I never got close," Archie superstar — the only player to inning rally that swept the five years older than myself, but Tigers were forced to sched- happened. But I'll tell you what: Manning said this week at a average a triple-double for a Diamondbacks a 3-2 victory in be took the time to make all the ule a lot of road games with I did try." Super Bowl function. "Everybody season _ during his 10 seasons Game 7 of the 2001 World Series recruits feel welcome. Over the opponents, but Wilson says Pro Football Hall of lame just wants to get here, and I hope with tile Cincinnati Royals when against Ihe Yankees. years our families have become that road trips added with the spokesman loe Horrigan notes both of my boys gel lo do it." the stniggling franchise traded That same year, Bourque got extremely close and it's a real losing record hasn't weakened that it's commonplace for stars Folks around these pans know him. With Kareem Abdul-labbar his last-chance Stanley Cup good friendship." his team's spirit. to miss out on a shot at a cham- that greatness doesn't translate — then Ifw Alcindor — as his title with Colorado. The Hall of When asked about how he'd "We've enjoyed it," he said. pionship. Before free agency into glory. Running luck Barry teammate, he got an NBA cham- Fame defenseman spent the first feel once he was back at the Ice "We're not playing to make changed the dynamics of sports Sanders spenl 10 years with the pionship in his first season with 21 years of his career with Ihe Arena, Wilson said he wouldn't the playoffs, get home ice, win and gave players freedom to pick Lions, bul had only one playoff Milwaukee. Boston Bruins, never getting to know until the game was hap- a championship or anything their teams, a player could be victory to show for it. "It meant thai the critics who hoist ihe Cup over his head. pening, but he did admit that like that, but I've been real- stuck on a stniggling franchise "It's a reality of ihe game." needed something negative to For each of these late-in-life the game would be different ly impressed with our mind for a long time. 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Yao Ming edged Kobe Bryant Mike Brown: "It's an honor to clean out an infection in his McGrady had 1,818,932 votes as the top votegetter in fan bal- be around him, it's an honor to left big toe. It's the fourth All- to lead the West's forwards, loting for the 55th NBA All-Star work with him and I'm excited Star irip for the 7-foot-6 center while Duncan had 1,518,796 game, and Shaquille O'Neal for him and his family because from China and the eighth for 39.410 more than Minnesota's became the fifth player in he definitely deserves it." Bryant, who leads the NBA in Kevin (iarnett, who was a league history to earn 13 con- Philadelphia's Allen lverson, scoring and had an 81-poinl starter seven times in his first secutive selections for the mid- Indiana's lennaine O'Neal effort — the second-biggest eight All-Star trips. season showcase. and first-time All-Star siart- night In NBA history — last Detroit's Flip Saunders will Yao and Tracy McGrady give er Dwyane Wade of Miami month in the Los Angeles coach the East and Dallas the host Houston Rockets two rounded out the Bast's starling Lakers' win over Toronto. Awry lohnson will coach the starters in the Feb. 20 game. five. Yao finished with 2,342,738 West on I'eb. 20 in Houston. They were joined onthe Western "Hopefully, I can become votes; Bryant had 2,271,631 in The All-Star reserves will be Conference squad by Bryant, a staple, like my teammate the closest finish among the announced Eel). 9. San Antonio's Tim Duncan and Shaq," Wade said. "I'm grateful top two players in All-Star lames got 2,207,697 voles reigning MVP Steve Nash of that NBA fans think so highly balloting since V'ince Carter, — about 1 million more than Phoenix — who will be a first- of my game." then of Toronto, edged Miami's lermaine O'Neal for the Qthei time All-Star starter. lerrnainc O'Neal will miss Alonzo Mourning by 33.385 forward spot on the East rosier. Cleveland's LeBron lames the game with an injury. votes in 2000. And although lames said there was the top Kastern Conference Detroit's Rasheed Wallace Na lh, meanwhile, is a first- may be a lime when Ins excite votegetter, edging O'Neal finished third in the voting time starter alter improving mem level over the All-Star Brandon Hens BGNem by 15,155 votes. It's the sec- among East forwards, mean- the numbers thai earned him Came dips a bit, he thanked MEETING EXPECTATIONS: 8owling Green junior Jon Berrien wrestles ond straight All-Star trip for ing he'll likely he a strong can- MVP honors a year ago. Nash the fans for their backing. Jan.22 against a University of Toledo wrestler in the 125 lb. class. lames, who says he's still draw- didate for that starting spot. is averaging a career-high 19.1 "Without them, there's no ing motivation from being But no Pistons were voted into points and an NBA-leading us," lames said. Falcons back home WRESTLING. PAGE 13 and against two of the best teams in the nation," sopho- "I think it's to our advantage more Blame Napier said. "It's that they |GVSU| have not seen the last home dual meet and us yet," sophomore Anthony we're hoping to pack the stands, Nicholson said. 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