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It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. 4T The BG News 'A Commitment to Excellence' Friday, April 1,1994 Bowling Green, Ohio Volume 77, Issue 124 Hamilton to visit hometown by Kirk Pavelich editor-in-chief Ice skater to give commencement address Bowling Green native and Olympic Gold Medalist Scott "Scotty has endured and expe- former professors at the Univer- sional. Hamilton will step away from his rienced many highs and lows sity, encouraged their son to "Scotty Hamilton has ob- Since 1986, Hamilton has per- familiar home during his lifetime," said Philip skate in an effort to build viously distinguished himself in formed in his own "The America on the ice long Mason, vice president of Univer- strength to battle a childhood the world of figure skating. The Tour of the Stars on Ice." He also enough to de- sity Relations. "Without ques- ailment. decision was made based on his skates in and co-produces "Dis- liver the Uni- tion, he will have a lot of interest- "During his very serious ill- long and very close relationship cover Card Stars on Ice," which versity's com- ing things to say at commence- ness, Scotty turned to ice skating to Bowling Green State Universi- tours the country several months mencement ment." to strengthen his body," Mason ty," Mason said. each year. In addition, he has ap- address May 7. It will be a homecoming of said. "Just look what it's done for Now a resident of Denver, peared in the theater production Hamilton, sorts for Hamilton, who learned him." Colo., Hamilton was most re- of "Festival on Ice" and as the the 1984 Olym- * skate and practiced in the Uni- Famous for his extraordinary cently seen as a commentator at star of "Broadway on Ice," which pic Gold Med- versity's ice arena. In 1985, he speed, footwork and stunts, in- the figure skating competition at combines musical comedy and alist in men's was the recipient of an Honorary cluding a back flip and a battery the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lil- acting with his skating. figure skating, Alumnus Award, presented by of triple jumps, Hamilton won lehammer, Norway, for the CBS Off the ice, Hamilton is in- will also receive an honorary the University's Alumni Associa- dozens of national and interna- Television Network. He also con- volved in a variety of charitable performing arts degree at Doyt tion. tional competitions, including the tinues to compete professionally, events Including those for Ath- Perry Stadium, where the cere- His parents, the late Ernest World Championships title from produce and perform in ice letes Against Drugs, Pediatric monies will begin at 10 a.m. and Dorothy Hamilton, both 1981-84, before turning profes- shows and conduct skating din- AIDS and children's hospitals. Hamilton Science grant Drugs for the taking aids research by Katie Simmons are chosen on an application News staff writer basis, and the 10 to 12 mentors observing the students. The University has received a There is a variety of research $40,000 grant from the National areas, according to Blinn, but the Science Foundation (NSF) for most common seems to be in the undergraduate field of photochemical research. research in the Other areas include biochemis- field of chem- try, DNA research and how istry for the drugs interact with DNA. sixth consecu- "The students are not only fo- tive year. cusing on research - communi- The majority cation is also an important as- of the money pect," Blinn said. "They have to received by the be able to explain what they are grant goes into doing and why it is important." paying the sal- The students are expected to aries of the un- Bllnn discuss their research and data dergraduates who do research two times a year. At the end of during the summer months for a the program they must present a period of 10 weeks, said Elliott poster of their research to Blinn, a chemistry professor at several universities involved in the University. the program. Blinn Is co-director of the The students gain the opportu- project with chemistry depart- nity to tour Eli Lilly, a phar- ment chairman Douglas Neckers. maceutical company based in In- "During the summer research, dianapolis. Eli Lilly also supports the University provides free and finances seminars and panel housing for the undergrads, discussions for the researchers. which we are very thankful for, Although about half of the stu- and the students are therefore dents involved in the program only responsible for meals," are from Bowling Green, the Tke BG Newi/Nathan Wallace Blinn said. program has had some members The 10 weeks of research be- from universities like the Uni- Students receive free samples of Tylenol, Advil, Robitussin cough Grand Ballroom Thursday afternoon. Students were introduced to comes a full-time job for the 10 to syrup and prunes at the annual University Health Fair In Lenhart new and Improved ways of enhancing their health practices. 12 students participating, who See GRANT, page 3. Fee allocations questioned Singapore court of Some groups could be violating criteria for receiving funds CippeCUS upllOlCLS byhu Leahis,ii BamumRirniim for eightcirrht members of another or- cheerleaders serve a good pur- HaHHHBHBBBBBMHMi News staff writer ganization to travel and compete pose on campus - a purpose caning sentence in mock trials, among other worth $8,000. ACGFA Funding Editor's note: The following is things. "I think everyone on the squad Select Criteria The Associated Press part one of a series on campus Of the 54 campus organizations serves as role models. Every- groups that received money from funded with money from the stu- one's real positive," she said. "I WASHINGTON ~ The State Department is hoping for clemency the student- dent-paid general fee, an argu- think we do have a good effect on To the extent possible, requests from Singapore President Ong Teng Cheong now that an appeals paid general ment can be made that several of the student body." court has upheld a caning sentence imposed on an Ohio teen-ager. these groups violate the criteria Another group, the Mock Trial should not duplicate existing fee last month. programs, equipment or facilities. "We regret the appeals court's decision," spokesman Michael The money set by the group that decides how Team and Association, received McCurry said Thursday. "We continue to believe caning is an exces- amounted to to allocate the $370,818 set aside $1,000 from ACGFA The team S Organizations must not be sive penalty for a youthful, nonviolent offender who pled guilty." $370,818 and for distribution. has eight members and two academically oriented or He urged the Singapore government to reconsider and said Mi- coaches. was distributed The 17 University cheer- correspond with an existing major chael P. Fay's lawyer had appealed for clemency. leaders received $8,000 from the They use the money for travel by the Advisory on campus. In dismissing the appeal, Chief Justice Yong Pung How said Fay, Committee on Advisory Committee on General expenses when they go to the in- 18, committed acts of vandalism "relentlessly and willfully over a / The length of time a group has General Fee Al- Fee Allocations. vitational, district and national period of 10 days, from Sept. 17,1993 to Sept. 261993, and [it] amoun- locations. "We go to camp in August for competitions. The national com- been in existence, the record of ted to a calculated course of criminal conduct." The amount about four days and compete petition takes place In Iowa, ac- achievement of that group and the Fay, who Is from Dayton, Ohio, pleaded guilty on March 3 to van- of money each group received there and learn things we use all cording to the team captain. availability of the programs or dalism, mischief and possession of stolen property. He and several was decided based upon eight year," said cheerleader co- Carmen Tennant. services of a requesting group to a other teens were accused of spraying paint and tossing eggs at cars. captain Jessica Flnneran. "We Tennant said that although criteria. significant segment of the study Many of the groups in this se- also travel with the team to away there are few members, the op- The district court sentenced him to six strokes of a split bamboo body. ries represent inconsistencies in games and use money for meals." portunity to join is open to all cane known as a rotan, four months behind bars and a fine of $2,215. the application of the criteria. The money from the general University students - not just it - it helps people to improve The students of the University fee also pays for their uniforms pre-la w majors. their speaking skills and build The flogging entails being strapped to an easel-like frame and be- are paying for the cheerleaders' and their tennis shoes, she added. "It's a good learning experi- ing beaten on the bare buttocks.