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Comics deal with racism, stereotypes Legal option? of Asians Senator wants law clarified WHAT CURRENT LAW, SECTION 124.85 OF Performers to cover so abortion coverage THE REVISED CODE, heavy topics in a SAYS: lighthearted manner "...funds of the state shall not be By Meaghan Geraghty illegal at the University eipended directly a indirectly to pay Ihe REPORTtR By Dave Herrera costs, premiums or charges associated Dashing between classes, RCP0RIER with a policy, contract 01 plan il the University senior Jeremy Marsh Slate Sen. Lynn Wachtmann had policy, contract or plan provides cover- never expected to be the product Ihoughl current Ohio law made it age, benefits or services related to a of discrimination. Unfortunately, illegal for BGSlJ to offer ihe option- nontherapeutic abortion.' while standing in line for coffee. al $60 abortion coverage in its Marsh experienced the unex- new health insurance plan. NEW BILL WOULD ADD: pected when he was confronted The University appar- "nor shall the state otter, sponsor or with stereotypes related to his ently disagreed, and now endorse tor individual purchase such a Asian-American ethnicity. Wachtmann, R-Napoleon, policy, contract or plan.'' "While waiting for coffee, 1 along with eight other sena- The stale defines nontherapeutic noticed two girls less then a foot tors, has proposed a bill to abortion'' as "an abortion that is per- behind me, pointing and making clarity' die laws and ensure tained or induced when the life of the hm of my brightly colored shirt," the option will disappear. mother would not be endangered il the Marsh said. "It doesn't make any- fetus were carried to term or when the Puzzled at the girls' bold rude- thing illegal; we're... say- pregnancy ot the mother was not the ness, Marsh wondered why these ing the plan is the oppo- result ot rape or incest reported to a law girls found it acceptable to openly site of what diese mem- enforcement agency." criticize him until he heard them bers have passed," said Sen. Randy Gardner can be reached comment it was good he didn't Bethany Rhodes, a legisla- at (614) 466-8060. The bill is SB No. speak English. tive aide to Wachtmann. 303 and should be assigned to a com- "I've lived in America all my As it stands, the law says mittee this week, according to Rhodes. life and tiiese girls thought that I state funds cannot be used didn't speak English just because to "directly or indireoly" of my Asian-American ethnicity," pay costs associated with a he said. health insurance plan if the Dealing with discrimination plan provides "coverage, benefits or services" for nontherapeutic is never easy, however Marsh abortions |see factbox|. maintained composure and The proposed addition says the state could also not "offer, sponsor has since he found an outlet or endorse" such a plan. Exceptions would still be made where the life for his frustrations. As an active of the mother is at stake, or the pregnancy is a result of a a'ported case of member within BGSU's Asian rape or incest, which would keep the abortion coverage in the University's Communities United, he has basic plan legal. taken a role in planning ton igh t 5 "They've used staff people, on staff time, on state time, on state phones, comedic group performance with a state building, with a state computer, with state electricity, to get this plan entitled "Stir-Friday Night!" so people can get abortions and kill babies," Rhodes said. Additionally, it is his hope that If the law is passed, students would be able to purchase extra abortion coverage if the event will do much to help they wished, but would have to do so separate from the University's plan. eradicate present day stereo- "If a person had that same coverage through their parents, this isn't an issue," Rhodes types similar to those he faced said. "We're talking about coverage being sponsored, offered and endorsed via basically a waiting in line for coffee. state entity." A fellow member of the In an e-mail, Edward Whipple. the vice president of student affairs, said according to ACU and public relations offi- the University General Counsel, "our position on the $60 coverage ... is in compliance cer for the organization, Suess with the law." Khanthbaouth, believed it par- The counsel, Tom Trimboli, could not be reached for comment. ticularly essential for the comedy Maria Khoury, who serves on the Health Advisory Services Committee, which helped act to perform at the University,
LAW, PAGE 2 STIR-FRY, PAGE 6 Roles of media evolve with multitasking, local niches Speaker explains how adding the role of journalists is media audiences have nar- becoming marginalized as more row interests, which splinters readers' changing people ignore them. society into smaller niches but interests affect news "At my newspaper, we talk allows audiences to get the spe- about ourselves as watchdogs, cific information that they seek, By NiKKi Jardine guardians of public interest Stewart said. REPORTER and of public institutions," As a result of multitasking and ABUSE PROVISION: Journalists today face new chal- Stewart said. fragmentation, the audience lenges as reader interests shift at a Stewart touched on the issues becomes displaced. Senators dropped breakneck pace. that have separated people as a "You have to figure out, as a The difficulties that commu- community and the role media professional communicator, proposal to allow extra nicators and' their plays in that separa- how to get a message across in time for victims of audiences face was "You have to tion. Three challenges this environment," Stewart said. presented during figure out... newspapers didn't face The demographics of news sexual abuse by clergy "People Like Me," in the past are how consumers are changing as peo- last night by Mi/ell how to get consumers are mul- ple are becoming more inter- members to file a law- Stewartlll.managing the message titasking, fragmented ested in information that reflects suit in cases up to 35 editor of the Akron and displaced. their lives and experiences, as Beacon Journal The across in Each person has opposed to what is happening in years old; PAGE 5 University alumnus this environ- individual interests their state, the nation or worid, gave his insight from and 'multiple ways of Stewart said. his experience and ment." getting information. "If we don't do a better job observations gained MIZELL STEWART III. According to Stewart of reflecting the real lives of the throughout his EDITOR watching television people we serve in everything career and engaged while surfing the we publish, broadcast or blog, Pit busman BGNem LOVE & MARRIAGE: audience members Internet is one (sam- people will find a source of infor- LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: Mizell Stewart III came to talk to students in an Interactive discussion. ple of multitasking behavior. mation that will" he said about changes in demographics and popularity of media types. Speaker examines Communicating is more com- Stewart gave statistical evidence "Information is a resource, divorce among older plicated today as we are living ofhow Americans multitask when but creating and living in a or the filters through which we sec geted audience members have. in a diverse, fragmented and dis- taking in information. A 2004 community affirms life itself," the worid. The term 'fault lines" Stewart quoted Maynard, who couples, which can placed society, Stewart said. study done by the Media Center Stewart said. was originally used by Robert C said: "A newspaper should be a "Journalists are also intermedi- at the American Press Institute The challenges of living in a Maynard. former editor and pub- tool for community understand- be more common at aries between people of different found that 70 percent of those community are what Stewart lisher of the Oakland Tribune ing a place where you see not that time due to barri- generations, different cultures, surveyed tended to absorb two or defined as the "ties that divide Stewart uses MTV as an exam- only your own life, but also the life different religions, different back- more media outlets at once us." Race, class, gender, genera- ple of this disconnection to the of your neighbor accurately and ers such as children or grounds, different ideologies and Theotherelementhedescribed, tion, geography and ideology are audience because of the variety income; BGNEWS.COM different interests," Stewart said, fragmentation, describes how what he referred to as fault lines, of backgrounds and lifestyles tar- COMMUNICATION. PAGE 2
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FOR ALL THE NEWS VISIT WWW.BGNEWS.COM WWW.BGNEWS.COM Wednesday, March 29,2006 2 Crossing Law to be clarified Olmert replaces Sharon fault lines' UW. FROM PAGE 1 information, and from there we drafted the bill," Israel's history, and the results rapturing 61 to 65 seats in the negotiatetheinsuranceplan, Acting prime minister she said. showed voters turning away from 120-member parliament. The said concerns about exist- key to unity But in a later interview, wins in Israel election, conventional political parties hawkish parties fell far short of ing law led to the creation of Whipple said he hadn't spo- to an assortment of third par- their plan to win enough seats to the $60 option, rather than ready for peace talks COMMUNICATION. FROM PAGE 1 ken with Wachtmann or any ties with agendas ranging from block Olmert's program. including its coverage in the of his representatives, and By Raw Nessman pensioner rights to the legaliza- As Israel held its election, the fairly represented" basic package. "certainly it wasn't anybody IH[ USSOCItlCD PRESS tion of marijuana. The aftermath Palestinian parliament approved "We had threats of law- Crossing those fault lines is in student affairs." JERUSALEM — Acting Prime will likely be a period of difficult a new Cabinet led by the Hamas something most people will only suits to the University and The bill has the support of Minister Ehud Olmert declared negotiations between Olmert militant group. Incoming do when they have to, such as didn't want to become Falcons for Life, according to victory for his centrist Kadima and potential coalition partners. Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail a test case, basically," Ixing placed with a roommate in their president, as well as Mike party in Israel's elections yester- 'Today, Israeli democracy has Haniyeh told Al-lazeera television Woodall. who organized some the dorms who is different in one Khoury said. day, vowing to act on his own spoken its piece, in a loud and that he opposed Olmert's plan. "To begin with, that law of those characteristics. student groups in protest of if necessary to draw Israel's clear voice." Olmert declared. is ridiculous," she added. "I planned full abortion cover- The first thing you need to do final borders and "painfully" "Israel wants Kadima," which to cross that barrier, is to under- feel that IVVachtmann's bill] age in the insurance plan a uproot lewish settlers if nego- means forward in Hebrew, limits the rights of people stand yourself." Steward said "I few weeks ago. tiations with the Palestinians are Olmert said he was ready for who do work and are edu- Rhodes said Woodall had BGNEWS would urge you to invest time not possible. new peace talks and was pre- not on the phone, not online, but cated at a state entity." volunteered to provide tes- Standing below a massive por- pared to make painful compro- Glenn Egelman. the direc- CORRECTIONS invest time in building face-to-face timony in favor of the bill trait of his mentor Ariel Sharon, mises such as uprooting some tor of the student health ser- in future public hearings, relationships." Olmert addressed chanting lewish settlements in the West Historical mistakes Samantha Sims, senior, want- vice, said it was too soon which the office would be Kadima members after exit polls Bank and allowing Palestinians to comment on what would ed more advice from Stewart on "grateful" for. and media reports of early results to have a state But he demanded in Holocaust story happen to students who Woodall did not respond to crossing the barriers. predicted the party would have that the Palestinians be willing to In Monday's issue of The purchased the additional "I thought it would haw been calls seeking comment enough seats in parliament to compromise in return. BG News, the second half of coverage if the bill passed. interesting if he would have Both Wachtmann and form a ruling coalition. "In the coming period, we will "Shedding light on holocausts "This is in its infancy; Randy Gardner, Bowling shared how to go about crossing Building on the vision of move to set the final borders of of today* incorrectly refened it's just a proposed issue," those barriers." Sims said after his Green's state senator, also Sharon, who formed the party the state of Israel, a lewish state to a soldier being tried at the Egelman said. presentation. were not directly available to shortly before succumbing to a with a lewish majority," Olmert Nuremburg Trials as a Soviet, According to Rhodes, Bart) Consiglio. senior, said was comment.ln an e-mail mes- devastating stroke that left him in said. "We will try to achieve and also referred to soldiers at Wachtmann spoke with sage sent by an aide, Gardner able to relate to Stewart's point a coma, Olmert claimed a man- this in an agreement with the the Auschwitz Concentration about the media poorly reflecting the University after first said he hadn't read the bill, but date to withdraw from much of Palestinians." Camp as Soviets. Nazi sol- hearing about the optional its audience. did not support "the expendi- the West Bank and set Israel's Olmert has said he would gov- diers were responsible for abortion coverage. "College students are character- ture of public funds or public borders, which he has said he ern only with parties that accept Auschwitz, and were the ones "They were very respon- institutions sponsoring health ized as lushes and partiers. and will do by 2010. his program, and projections on trial at Nuremburg sive, they gave Sen. I don't think that reflects every insurance plans that allow for The turnout was the lowest in showed a center-left coalition person," Consiglio said. Wachtmann the requested nontherapuetic abortions." Speakers say feminism exists in ways other than books, films By Johnny Payne "It's assumed there's only one narrowed down to a list of choices blue jeans and a sweater, admitted worked at Ms Magazine, it was ing broadly and sometimes gig- RE P0R1ER way to be a feminist" Richards you make," Baumgardner said. "If that she and Baumgardner were how we conducted our daily lives." gling with excitement The keynote speakers for Women's said. "That the way to be a femi- you make those choices, you're both guilty of going with the flow After the speech — which "If someone never read their History Month urged a room- nist or express your feminism is a feminist If you vote of popular feminist included an introduction from books before, I think that they fill of people to embrace their to write a book, or found an orga- Democrat, if you date "In a way, ideology before they sophomore Hannah Geyer could still understand the same thoughts and feelings last night, nization, or do a film. But for Jen girts when you're a girt, came to their senses. — Richards and Baumgardner messages," Garlock said, add- hoping to help audience mem- and me. feminism has very much or date a girt with hairy feminism "We spent a num- answered questions from the ing that Richards was "the bers manifest their own form of been about the process, not about legs if you're a guy. then has been berof years repeating audience Queries ranged from Gloria Steinem of the third wave personal feminism. the conclusion, and we hope you're a feminist" or regurgitating what how to diversify feminist organiza- of feminism." Amy Richards and Jennifer that's something you'll leave with These choices, both narrowed we felt was the cor- tions on campus, to how an over- Richards and Baumgardner Baumgardner. co-authors of this evening" speakers said, are up to down to... rect feminist answer whelmed student should choose have been lecturing together for "Manifesta: Young Women. Richards and Baumgardner the individual to make. to a question," she which issues to focus oa ten years, discussing feminism at Feminism and the Future and acknowledged that newcomers "We see young choices you said "After years of "Doing one thing is more every campus they stop at, spread- Grassroots: A Field Guide to to feminism arc often told what women and young men make." sounding back these profound than being upset ing the messages contained in Feminist Activism," addressed to think about various issues by who live feminist lives empty answers, we about a million things," their books. JENNIFER an audience of about 80 on the authoritative feminist texts, or whether or not they call realized we had to Baumgardner said "It's not the choice you make," BAUMGARDNER. importance of recognizing indi- by popular attitudes within the themselves feminist," figure out what femi- UndergraduateVanessaGariock. Richards said last night "but it's SPEAKER viduality in the feminist move- movement, and that these per- Baumgardner said "But nism meant to us. who asked the authors how to the process of making choices, ment, and the necessity of bridg- vasive beliefs have resulted in we see them as femi- And wtiat it meant attract a more diverse crowd to the and the process of doing research ing the generation gap between feminism being stigmatized. nists where they're at." to us was not that we had read Organization for Wfemen's Issues, and figuring out what it is you veteran and rookie feminists. "In a way, feminism has been Richards, dressed casually in Betty Freidan's book or that w had was pleased with the speech, smil- want from your life."
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AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES GETTING SPEEDIER www.bgnews.com/campus MAPUTO, Mozambique (KRT) — Slow internet con- nection speeds that make doing homework an exer- cise in frustration at Eduardo Mondlane University are about to be boosted as a result of an effort by six major U.S. foundations to boost Internet bandwidth at African universities. CAMPUS Students abuse drugs get a Minorities'come ouf to get better grades Panel discusses race do love him. don't know how to label him "They're just stuck on the after he disclosed his homo- By Megan Twohey ADDERALL FACTS and homosexuality idea of having grandchildren." sexual orientation because HP' life during Rainbow Dayz he said. he doesn't act "flamboyant or A tough math class prompt- SOURCES: IMS Health: the calendar of events In no way did the panel want thuggish" — two words used to ed Rich to take the drug. The January 2005 edition of the By Meghan Durbak to discourage students from describe gay blacks. effect: "I could study for, like, journal "Addiction: Illicit itPoTrca eight hours straight," said Use ot Prescribed Stimulant 9 a.m. - S p.m. (inning out, but they wanted to Being a black lesbian holds the University of Wisconsin- Medication Among College Rainbow Dayz Bracelets and Pins If it's hard for a white mail to recognize the difficulty it takes to its own challenges for Ambyr Madison junior. Students;" and a 2004 study, Vision will be giving out info, come oul. it's even more difficult do so. especially for minorities. Ionian, a panelist. Ionian said Samantha, a Marquette led by UW-Eau Claire profes- recruiting and selling bracelets for a minority. Tiffany Davis, a straight sup- she came from a very spiri- At least it seems that way to porter who specifically stud- tual, n'ligious family — a trait University sophomore, popped sor William Frankenberger. and pins for AIDS awareness Nicky n. ii 11. ii i i.i it on the eve of a big history test Union Lobby ies homosexuality in African she attributes to her African- Damania along with four American males, said a major American heritage. "I stayed up all night and ■ Adderall is the most widely other panelists took part in an challenge to being a gay minority Jordan said she felt driven totally zoned in," she said. prescribed medication for 10 a.m. -4 p.m. ethnic minority discussion on is establishing an identity. away from this aspect of her For years, students have used attention deficit hyperactiv- Box City Ticket Sales race and homosexuality as pan Davis said diese men have to family life, because she always entire, NoDoz caffeine pills and ity disorder, a neurobehav- Sponsored by Habitat lor of Rainbow Dayz Week, held by ask themselves, "Are you a gay felt religion was forcing her to other stimulants to help them loral disorder that makes Humanity the Center for Muliii uliin,il and black man? Or are you a black live a certain way. And while through exams, papers and people hyperactive and Union Lobby Academic Initiatives. gay man?" her family has come to accept other demands of college. incapable of concentrating During the discussion, She said minorities often have her sexual orientation, tiicy still Today, some students are ■ There were 8 7 million 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Damania, the advisor to Vision, to choose what part of their iden- argue about her unwillingness taking a study aid that can prescriptions lor Adderall 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament spoke about the first time he told tity is more important to tliem, to attend chureh services. he deadly. in 2005. Registration his parents he was gay. Damania, and that it seems almost neces- Damania did want to make Adderall, a medication for ■ Adderall is an amphet- Sponsored by Sport Management a first generation Indian- sary to be accepted in one group it clear that diere arc spiritual attention deficit hyperac- Alliance amine that allows users to American said he had never even before attempting to lie accepted and n'ligious outlets available tivity disorder has become stay focused and awake all Union Lobby met another gay Indian until this in the other. to the LGBTA-Q community. popular among students night who don't have the disorder, past summer. Mark (iardner knows the com- Something the members of the ■ The federal government 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. And apparently neither had plexities of this issue firsthand. discussion were hoping to get according to students, col- has classified Adderall Resident Student Assoc. will be lege health officials and an his parents. When he told them And while his own coming out across to gay minorities is that under the same category collecting donations for a VFW about his sexual orientation, his story was a positive one in which they should have a type of sup- emerging body of research. as cocaine, opium and program that gives phone cards to Adderall is an amphetamine parents first disowned him and he received a lot of support from port system, although the pan- morphine It is illegal to U.S.troops and works like cocaine. Those then they tried to change him, his friends and family, he knows elists understand dial suppon sell it or take it without a Union Lobby who use it can stay focused he said. other black males who didn't doesn't always seem available. prescription. They made several attempts receive that type of support. Damania said students had and awake for hours on end. Noon-1:00 p.m. to "rum me straight," Damania For example, the lack of sup- tried to start such a support Students with prescriptions sell 8rown Bag Luncheon Series said, including sending him to port and homophobia almost led group. Queer People of Color, it or give it away. The federal government has 7th Annual Bring Your Favorite a honeymoon-operated resort, to his friend to end his life in high and it only lasted for one meet- "If you can take a drug classified Adderall under the Professor/Mentor to Lunch making him watch ex-gay vid- school, (iardner said. ing. Now, Damania is uncertain that allows you to stay awake same category as cocaine, In recognition of Women's History eos and having him speak to a "When you constantly have of how to build a support sys- through finals week and con- opium and morphine, drugs Month Mormon minister. that ridicule and you are teased tem that will meet the needs of centrate on relatively boring with a high potential for 107 Hanna Hall "We're a very stubborn people and tortured on a daily basis, that gay minorities, topics, you can see how t he word abuse. It is illegal to sell or use in my culture." Damania said, can lead to thoughts of suicide," But some support can he would spread," said William without a prescription, 4 - 5:30 p.m. and attributed much of his par- (iardner said. found in Vision, even though Trankenberger, a psychology Side effects include insomnia, President's Visiting Scholar Dr. ents' denial of his homosexuality From his point of view, Gardner it may seem primarily white professor at UW-liau Claire. I le irritability and loss of appetite, Arnold Rampersad leads a group to their Indian background as said black males see sex as power, Damania said. And he thinks led a 2004 survey of Students In extreme cases, the drug can of students in a celebration of well as the strict, conservative and to come out as homosexual there are still benefits of learning on a UW campus and found II cause paranoia, hallucinations African American poet, Paul background the)' raised him in. means to give up that power. He from each other. percent had abused Adderall or and bean attacks, Adderall and While gaining acceptance said there arc a lot of men who After all. Damania said. "We another ADIII) medication. other ADHD medications have Lawrence Dunbar. But using the drug without recently been reportedly linked 228 Union from his parents about his stay closeted so thai they don't all share the common denomi- homosexuality is a work in prog- seem to lose power. nator of being queet" a prescription is dangerous. to the deathsof25 people. 7 p.m. ress, Damania said his parents I le added tli.it many blacks Jerry Mitchell of The Clarion- Ledger in Mississippi will speak on "Searching for Justice: A Journalist's Tale." He will address The 4th Annual Sat April 8th 2006 his investigative reporting that Criminal Justice Forum put four Klansmen behind bars. presents 2 Performances 1 121 West Hall " 6pm 9pm 7 - 9 p.m. PRISONER RE-ENTRY & REINTEGRATE Stir-Friday Night! 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Christopher Hill, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State in regard to North Korea. OinKCiim) OPINION STAFF EDITORIAL Senator targets BG health insurance Until recently; abortion was Y0U DECIDE abortion but those that would Although die issue of abortion do everything in their power to buy health coverage before legal across the entire United save a woman's life from slate- on this campus is divisive, we to defend this compromise by enrolling will have to predict the stales. But all of this changed Do you think Wachtmann is jus- sponsored health plans. believe tliis compromise — to a standing up to Wachtmann's unpredictable: do they go with when the South Dakota Stale tified in his claims? Send an E- Wachtmann argues that state reasonable extent — can satisfy proposed legislation. an independent health provid- Senate passed a bill in late tnail to [email protected] funds would be used one way or all parties involved in the debate. Women make up 55.1 percent er who'll cover any unplanned February banning abortion, and tell us what you think, or another to pay costs associated But diat compromise — and of the undergraduate popula- abortions down the road, or do except when used to save the post feedback on our Web site. with a health insurance plan that a woman's right to choose if tion here at BGSU, and it's the they roll the dice with a BGSU lives of pregnant women. includes abortions—even if they she's on die student healdi plan obligation of the administration health plan that the state won't Ohio State Sen. Lynn arc optionally covered. — is now in danger because of to protect women's rights on let have any abortion coverage. Wachtman n (R- Napoleon], The student health plan for Wachtmann. this campus if the $60 option is Whether you're a man or a hopes his recent efforts will lion coverage in the mandatory next year is still a contentious We at The B(I News believe in danger. woman, you've got an opinion limit the availability of abor- student health insurance plan issue on campus, but for better GSS, USG, die administration, The student health plan for on this issue. Contact Randy tions in Ohio. for S60 spurred Wachtmann to or worse this compromise is the the Board of Trustees, students next year was meant to look out Gardner, the stale senator who The University's recent com- take action over the past few- product of much hard work and and other members of the for students' well being while at represents Bowling Green, by promise to offer optional abor- weeks to wipe out all types of debate at BGSU. University community should BGSU. But now women who need calling (614) 466-8060. IfTVTI m TO THE EDITOR PEOPLE No financial aid if 0NTHE STREET you break the law supportive of one another. Our Secondly Turner violated Should the govern- Athletes'errors choices must reflect these prom- the agreement that I'm sure he Financial aid, the holy grail ises; lend a helping hand when signed in order lo receive any ment grant financial of college Students, may AMANDA a friend is down, or a helping type of scholarship or play- should not be aid to those convicted soon be even harder to get. HOOVER piece of notepaper in class. ing time through the athletic of drug offenses? The famous American Civil disregarded When we break these prom- department thai he would nei- Liberties Union is in court Asst. Opinion Editor ises we invite consequences, a ther indulge in the improper now, assisted by the Students life is about two big things, bad grade in the first case, a bad use of alcohol nor use con- for Sensible Drug Policy in less financial aid because I promises and choices. Ill life relationship in the second. trolled substances. an attempt to allow students have to share it with my class- we make many promises, as I see no difference in the case Whatever happens, to down- with drug convictions to gel mate who has a drug problem students we make the implicit of Anthony Turner. play his actions is irresponsible, financial aid. incenses me to a degree of promise to our professors that It is erroneous to discuss Turner actively broke these Sorry lo all of you hard-work- anger I can't even explain. we will study and complete whether or not there was a promises and die action being ing American teenagers who They arc also making die assigned work on time. victim in the issue. Turner did taken in response is warranted. spent all your time in high argument thai this law targets We should make choices that something thai a.) is consid- We all have die responsibility to school studying to maintain low income students and risks reflect this promise, staying in ered illegal in all 50 states and respect the promises we make JESSICA HANCOCK your 4.0 and working two jobs cutting them off from higher lo type a paper and reading b.) violated his agreement with lo ourselves and others, the con- so you could gel inlo college. education. This is an argu- assigned chapters. the athletic department Turner sequences of breaking them is FRESHMAN, CRIMINAL You might have to share that ment dial should gain no merit We make promises to our violated the promise we as often greater dian we imagine. JUSTICE government money with kids among the judges. friends and loved ones from Americans imply as citizens, "Yeah, people make who hung out behind the buses So what if the government small things like, taking notes in that we will obey the laws set LEO SV0B0DA mistakes." smoking pot. won't pay for your education; class wlien a friend is sick to big- forth by our government or take UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT No, don'l get upset. According get a job or get two jobs. You ger things like being emotionally legal action to change them. lcors@'bgsu.edu to the ACLU the government made the mistake and you can't punish these people for should have to work to get the crimes they committed and things you need. Not lo men- served time for (or more likely lion that die law only applies lo paid a fine). That's in the same federal aid. ranks as double Apply for some Immigration bill might be feasible jeopardy. After all, "After all, scholarships, put wouldn't you be in the effort and sue a better life than dial avail- While some of the anti- angry if you made wouldn't you stop whining about JAMES one little mistake BURNHAM able in dieir home countries. immigrant sentiment is mere CHRIS DODD be angry if "fairness." and were punished I lowcver, die American dream xenophobia, this is a far too FRESHMAN, EXERCISE More impor- the rest of your life you made U-WnCdhanmst has changed a great deal from simplistic explanation. tantly, what is a SPECIALIST for it? Daily Texan the bare-boned, work-hard-and- The only policy dial might one little low-income student Reality check; Unnvrsity of Texas succeed ideals of our grandpar- improve things is supported by "Yeah, I think they mistake doing spending ents. The welfare state and its President Bush and sponsored While not all stu- money on drugs! Over I he past week there attendant benefits for Americans by lohn McCain in the Senate, should — everyone dents with drug and were If you're that poor have been mass dem- in the bonom class profoundly which would create an effective screws up convictions arc the punished (I really am this onstrations in cities alter the situation for people guest worker program seeking lo occasionally." pot smokers we poor) you should across i he United States by immigrating lo the United Slates. legalize and regulate the activi- knew in high school, the rest of be spending money Latin-American immigrants Illegal immigrants today ties of our 12 million undocu- most of them didn't your life for on food. You lose and [heir supporters to protest impose serious cost and a mented workers. manage lo get the right to use your ( ongress' consideration of an serious burden on society. In this system, we would caught and con- it?" income status as a immigration bill that would Employed illegally in bot- be able to track workers and victed on their first basis for discrimina- turn all illegal immigrants into tom-tier jobs, few have health better regulate migrant labor- time using drugs. tion the second you felons and build more walls insurance, yet ihey all utilize ers' activities when they come This means two spend money on along the border. American medical care in to the United States. It would things about many of them that illegal substances. 'Hie protestors have a valid emergency situations. give workers an incentive to should disqualify ihem for aid Best-case scenario, you point Creating millions of felons In 2002, for example, 38 follow American laws and JOSIE MILLER money anyway. spend a lirtle on some weed. out of the estimated 12 million Arizona medical centers sur- provide them with legal ways One, they caved in to peer SOPHOMORE, Worst case, you're dropping undocumented migrants cur- veyed by the Arizona I lospital of addressing problems they pressure. Now I understand, hundreds of dollars you don't rently living in die United Slates and Healthcare Association encounter. It would also force MARKETING peer pressure is a big driving have on heroin. would he a disaster. It would cre- reported losses of S153 million the businesses hiring these 7 think they should force and it's really hard not to Either way, you don't have ate a pennanently undocument- on non-paving foreign national workers lo shoulder the cost of grant them money conform and it can be devastat- money because you spent il all ed underclass with an incentive patients. These costs are estimat- their being in the United Stales ing and all thai jazz. However, on drugs. to remain outside society, corn- ed to total more than S3 billion rather than unloading that bur- because people do if a person cannot manage to One of Ihe last points I'd mil crimes and not assimilate. nationally. Thai is an extraordi- den onto the government. make mistakes." look al their friends and say "No, like to make is that no matter Additionally, it would burden nary expense to expect hospitals Migrant laborers will inevi- dial's not even legal," then what which way you look at it, drugs the slate with responsibility for and bonier stales to shoulder. Il tably seek to enter the United will tiiey do living with 21,000 are illegal. incarcerating, at high cost, these is also one of the most pressing States in large numbers until other students? It>r all you out there hell bent newly minted felons every Ume reasons to reform American the economic gap with Mexico Second, they got caught. Ihis on legalizing pot because it's a they were apprehended. immigration policy. narrows. This will happen means Ihey lacked the intel- "victimless crime," save it, it's still There is also no denying the These costs extend through eventually as the Mexican ligence to be discreet about their illegal which still makes you a high demand for these workers the myriad other assistance economy improves, but we illegal activity. It also means it criminal. I can drive 90 mph on in the business community. As programs offered in die United must develop a solution for the is most likely was not their first die expressway, be completely I .ii11ii 11,i|i| iei lorge Ruiz told Stales. Illegal immigrants are interim. Sen. McCain's bill is time doing it. safe and never have an accident, demonstrators in Dallas, "We often recipients of benefits just such an answer. Every student on trial will try but I am still breaking Ihe law. construct your schools. We cook from Medicaid, welfare or Today's American dream KRISTEN YATES to convince a judge that it was If you cannot respect the laws your food. We arc the motor of food assistance programs The may be different lhan that their first time ever doing drugs laid down by ihe federal govern- FRESHMAN, SOCIOLOGY this nation." lie is right. Center for Immigration Studies sought by our forbearers, but and they're so sorry they made ment, you do not deserve to Business leaders lobby lo estimates that in 2004 illegal with the right regulatory sys- "On the first time, I a mistake. Yeah, the mistake of have your tuition paid by the legalize these workers because households paid approximately tem, it could remain available getting caught. government. our economy depends on their $4,200 per year in all forms of to the immigrants of today would say no." This time the ACLU has inexpensive labor. They work federal taxes while imposing without bankrupting the taken their stance a little too Send comments lo Amanda at hard for low wages as they pur- costs of $6,950 annually. nation that makes il possible. far. The idea thai I may get [email protected].
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WWW.BGNEWS.COM STATE Wednesday, March 29.2006 5 State revises child abuse bill Ohio senator changes NATION Lawmakers change BRIEFING tune on ambassador Bush replaces top time period in which By David Hammer the appeared to be WfctnJng the abuse can be reported THE ASSOCIATED PRESS senator over. "I appreciate his member of team WASHINGTON-The Republican comments and I've enjoyed work- WASHINGTON (AP) — By Mie Can Smyth senator who shocked the White ing with him and will keep work- Struggling lo revive his trou- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS House last year by opposing ing with him," Bolton said after l)led presidency. President COLUMBUS — Slate lawmakers President Bush's choice for UN. leavingaSecuritytbuiicil meeting Bush replaced longtime chief dropped a proposal yesterday to ambassador now says lohn Bolton at U.N. headquarters. of staff Andy Card with bud- allow victims of sexual abuse by "is a changed man." Bolton was installed In Bush get director Joshua Bolten clergy to file lawsuits in cases up Sea George Voinovich of Ohio in an emergency appointment yesterday and gave Bolten to 35 years old. previously called while Congress was in authority to make further Victims' advocates lambasted Bolton a bully who "John BoltOtl recess partly because changes in a White House House Speaker Ion Husted for would make critical „» this HOitit ^°'nov'cn opposed his staff that even Republicans striking what they see as the bill's UN. reforms more . " nomination last May have complained is tired, most important provision, which difficult to achieve. IS a Changed Boltons appointment insular and lacking fresh would have allowed a one-year expires next January. ideas. Kiichiro Sato AP Pluto Hesaidyesterdaythat man." window for victims who missed ADVOCATE: Formei pro football player and abuse victim Roy Simmons he has been watch- Bash reappoinls him, Appearing with Bush in the lawsuit deadline to sue for says at a news conference that he supports the proposed bill. ing Bolton closely GEORGE VOINOVICH. Voinovich said he the Oval Office, Bolten gave alleged abuse. since he became an OHIO SENATOR "might not take the no hint about what, if any, Husted said leaders were shorten the period for future vic- But the committee has been ambassador Aug. 1, same position as last shake-up he might order. But unable to reach a compromise tims to sue over childhood sexual primarily concerned with hold- speaking with him several times a time," but still wants to observe White House officials said no that suits church officials and an abuse from 20 to 12 years after ing accountable clergy members, month and encouraging him to be Boltons progress before milking a one should doubt his ability outspoken victims' support net- turning 18. but it would give new particularly Roman Catholic more diplomatic final decision. to replace Bush aides. work, whose members descend- authority to the state attorney priests, who abused children "lohn Bolton at this point is a Voinovich soil considers his "He'll have all the author- edontheStatehouselhepast two general or count)' prosecutor in under their care. Committee changed man," Voinovich said. "I stand against Bolton last year as ity he needs ... to make the days bearing laminated photos expired cases to file civil action hearings sometimes stretch- want reform of the United Natioas, "one of the finest moments in my decisions that he feels best, of themselves at the ages they alleging abuse. Victims could use ing well beyond eight hours so I've worked with John and stayed career in the Senate," saving he working with the pa-sident," were abused. the suits to get an abuser classi- have been packed to overflow- on top of John to make sure he sent an important message that White I louse spokesman The change was among bill fied for a registry listing and then ing with victims, their families lakes this wonderful opportunity." promoting U.S. superiority in for- Scott McClellan said. revisions approved yesterday by collect attorneys' fees, but could and supporters. Bolton indicated he was glad eign relatioas would not stand. the House Judiciary Committee not reap additional damages. and headed for expected pas- Penalties for railing to report sage in a vote of the full House abuse also would increase, and on Wednesday. Senate President the bill would require known Bill Harris said the Senate would abusers to register their name, likely agree with the changes. address and photo in a govern- The revised bill also would ment-distributed database.
LOOKING FOR 'NOT NEWS?' Its off this week. Get yer archive fix online; BGNEWS.COM 6 Wednesday. Match 29.2006 WWW.BGNEWS.COM PICKING OUT A TUNE Troubling tribunal THal plans for prisoner who once worked as a driver for TVvo years ago the Supreme Osama bin Laden. Court ruled that "a state of war is held at Guantanamo Hamdan has spent nearly not a blank check for the president Bay raises controversy four years in the US. prison at when it comes to the rights of the Guantanamo, and the Supreme nation's citizens." By G:na Holland Court has been asked to decide if Hamdan's lawyer. Neal Katyal, IM ASS0CIATE0 PRESS he can be put on trial with fewer told justices that the Bush admin- WASHINGTON—SupremeCourt legal protections before a type of istration is seeking a" blank check" justices appeared Iroubled yes- military tribunal last used in the to do what it wants with foreigners terday by President Bush's plans Work IW. nil era held at Guantanamo Bay. to hold war-crimes trials for for- The appeal could set the stage Ihe U.S. prison has been a flash eigners held at Guantanamo for a landmark ruling, and the point for international criticism Bay, Cuba. courtroom atmosphere was tense because hundreds of people sus- And several seemed outraged by "The use of military commis- pected of ties to al-Qaida and the the government's claim that a new sions to try enemy combatants Taliban — including some teenag- law had stripped the high court of has been part and parcel of the ers — have been swept up by the authority to hear a case brought by war power for 200 years," Solicitor U.S. military and secretly shipped Salim Ahmed Hamdan, a Yemeni (!cneral ftiul Clement said there since 2002.
Comedy may ease prejudices STIR-FRY, FROM PAGE 1 light will be accomplished. al ACU goals, Marsh included Furthering Matsunaga's beliefs the education of both campus "Sui-Friday Night!' will in education through laughter, members and surrounding citi- attempt to dispel stereotypes and is one of the two advisors of the zens on the issues of racism and bridge the various social, racial ACU Bai-Yin Chen. stereotyping within the Asian- and inter-generational groups Chen explains that "while prej- American community. within the community ... the udice, stereotypes and racism are "The Asian Community, in BGSU campus has diversity, bin serious issues, addressing these genera], has a sense of collec- this campus still need|s| to break issues in the format of a comedy tiveness and group centered- the barrier of stereotypes with- show may ease the audience's ness which is opposite to in any grdup out of the norm," discomfort and allow them to Americas' focus on the individ- Khanthbaout said. open their minds to reflect on ual," Marsh said. "Thus, these Shizuka Matsunaga, secretary the issues of stereotyping against cultures experience conflicts in of ACU, believes that true laugh- Asians, Asian Americans and interpretations which result in ter is different from mocks or Pacific Islanders." racism and stereotypes." scorns and will help to rid offen- Marsh provided further exam- Editor's Note: The ACU is the sive behaviors while at the same ples of present day stereotyp- lead sponsor of Ihe comedy event time uniting people. Matsunaga ing including that all Asians are "Stir-Friday NightT this evening Elurabath Squira BGNews is convinced that through enter- either violent, mathematically which is located in Olscamp room PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Sophomore Geoff Oiederlch utilizes a practice room yesterday in tainment the ACU's goals of inclined, or submissive. 101. This event is free and opens the Moore Musical Arts Building to enhance his self-taught piano playing skills. bringing these difficult issues to Further outlining addition- to the public from 7 -9pm. >:■■ ■-.: ■ mu , ■ ;.-;.• .- ■' Sign a 12 or 9 month lease with Winthrop Terrace is or Summit Terrace apartments by May 1 and have a chance to win a $1000, $750, $500 or $250 Visa Gift Card! -. -■Ww Coma by and see what we have to offer: Two pools • Private shuttle to campus Heat, water, and high speed internet included Prizes are per apartment. All roommates must sign a lease by May 1. Lease must run thru April 30, 2007. Drawing will be May 2.
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IN THIS ISSUE ATHLETICS INTRAMURAL LOW DOWN • ATHLETE BENEFITS • ALEX FOSTER
What the athletes get from you time students are also charged, basketball and soccer — events varsity teams' existence benefit University advances, athletics con- Athletic budget consists of about $25 a credit hour. the public are charged to attend from them. tributes to that momentum With ever-increasing tuition "Literally millions of people "It contributes, in many ways "When I got here people didn't costs in the face of dwindling state are consumers of the NCAA that aren't real obvious, to the wear orange and brown," he 65 percent student money and federal support for higher edu- Tournament and intercollegiate overall spirit of the campus and said of the improvements in the cation, students with little interest athletics," University President the sense of pride in the campus," University since Kibeau's arrival. By Malt Clark including football, hockey, men's in the sports are asking What do I Sidney Ribeau said. "So it provides he said. "That is a tell tale sign that we are IN FOCUS EDITOR basketball and women's basket- get out of this? a venue for entertainment for our The director of the department making Bowling Green the best If you were a full time student ball, among others. "My life would definitely be bet- students." of intercollegiate athletics. Paul it can be Ilntercollegiate athletics this year, you paid $507.50 to the In total. $85 million was collect- ter if I didn't have to pay it," said Ticket sales bring in only $1.04 Krebs, recently announced a move are| helping the university mow department of intercollegiate ed from students as part of their business marketing senior Laura million a year or 8 percent of to the University of New Mexico forward and advance." athletics this year.' general fee, which also includes Cook "But if I didn't pay is that a the athletics department's S13 after seven years at the University. According to Athletics Surprised? The money, enough another $22.81 in stadium, ice better solution?" million budget. According to his biography on Communication Director |.D. to buy a new laptop, supplied 65.5 arena and sports field charges. Students paying the fee are Going to games is one ben- the department's Web site, royal- Campbell, one reason for advance- percent of the money needed Students completing a co-op admitted to the home games of efit, but according to University ties from licensing haw increased ment Is that without intercollegiate for about 430 student athletes to at a business more than 50 miles football, hockey, gymnastics, vol- administrators and students, 200 percent in his seven years at participate in 18 varsity sports. away pay $35.53 a semester. Part leyball, and men's and women's even those totally unaware of the the University. He said that as the MONEY, PAGE 8 Foster fulfills dream of lifetime How to put together a Hockey player goes next 10 years," said Foster's sis- place this year and I feel like 1 Matsumoto. said he knew there great intramural team ter, Genevieve Foster. made the right decision." would be a void in the team professional with lust four days after Foster While many kids dream of next year after Foster finished By Cassandra Shofar accepted, it's best to get your Toronto Maple Leafs played his last game for the playing a professional sport, second in the Central Collegiate REPORTER entries in as soon as possible," BGSU. hockey team on not many have the Hockey Association in scor- With 14 different intramural Cramer said. "A lot of people do By Jsssica fending March 4, he accepted kind of role models ing with 38 points in 28 games, sports — ranging from well wait until last minute, which ASSISTANT SPORTS tOITOR Toronto's offer to play that Foster did. His led the league with 28 assists, known ones like tennis, vol- is unfortunate." His smile was worth 1,000 professional hockey, dad, Dwight Foster, and was named to the CCHAs leyball or indoor soccer to odd- Each sport has different entry words. foregoing two more years played in the NHL for second team. ball sports like inner tube water dates, which can be seen on the It was a smile that came after of eligibility at BG. After ten years along with "Alex had a phenomenal year polo, broom ball and Wallyball intramural Web site. Cramer BGSU sophomore Alex Foster ending the season with a his uncle. His brother and with that comes interest — offered this spring, some stu- said that the longer someone accepted a two-year contract team-high 51 points (II plays for the Air Force from NHL teams," Matsumoto dents wonder how they can get waits to get their ehtry in, the with the Toronto Maple Leafs goals, 40 assists), the first Academy. said. "It was pretty expected that in on the action next semester. bigger risk they take at not get- to play on their farm team, the Falcon to have a 50-plus ALEX FOSTER "He gave me advice, Alex would not return for the Robert Cramer, assistant ting their ideal time slot or in Toronto Marlies. season in seven years, Sophomore but in the end he following year." director of Intramurals/Sports some cases getting shut out A smile that represented the Foster felt it was the right made sure he left the foster has played four games Clubs and Perry Field House completely. culmination of a life-long dream time to move to the next level. decision solely up to me," Foster with the Marlies so far, scoring Programs, said that the sooner The number of teams in a "He made that call and he "This is a kid's dream, just said of his father. one goal. He's just starting to get teams get organized and enter league varies with each sport as just had this smile that I think playing professional hockey," he Foster's classmate and their applications in, the better. is going to be on his face for the said. "Everything kind of fell into line mate at BG, lonathon FOSTER,PAGE 8 "As soon as entries are INTRAMURAlS, PAGE 9
FOR ALL THE NEWS VISIT WWW.BGNEWS.COM I 8 Wednesday. March 29.2006 IN FOCUS WWW.BGNEWS.COM Athletes Athletic's benefits unseen MONEY, FROM PAGE 7 coach offices, teaching spaces, work hard other meeting rooms and a "Some of the largest video editing room. for many athletics Bowling Green would donors to the However, a 2001 study of have much less of a name: 90,000 students and alumni "What would it cost for BGSU University have been nationwide published in benefits to buy two hours of time this former athletes." the book "Game of Life" by Sunday on ESPN?" William Bowen and lames By Ryan Autullo ELAINE SKOOG, CHAMBER OF SPORIS EDITOR Accordingto Krebs, the teams Shulman found that winning have been on national television COMMERCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR So you ihink Division I athletes teams do not result in more 12 times in the past three years. donations to universities. have it made? They have also been ranked or Scholarships, trips to warm able skills and values, including If that is the case, would the praised in several publications, discipline, teamwork, coopera- money be better spent in areas climate areas, fiee meals on the including Sports Illustrated and mail, borderline celebrity status tion and learning how to work that have direct benefit to the nearly every major newspaper. to achieve a common goal. majority of students? amongst (heir peers. The increased exposure can Student-athletes certainly don't Gymnastics co-captain and The amount of general fee also lead to benefits for area senior Jessica Bradley agreed, money being distributed to live the lives of "normal" col- families and business owners, lege students. In fact, it's often a adding that she also gets to student organizations by the as Bowling Green Chamber of compete in a sport she loves, student budget committee is much more demanding lifestyle Commerce executive director than what other students of the develops intense time manage- 13 times, $7.9 million less than Elaine Skoog pointed out ment skills and builds strong that spent on athletics. University are accustomed to. "You are bringing people Between attending study ses- bonds with her teammates. Dance education majors to spend," she said. "They According to Krebs. athletes Meghan Gillette and lessica sions, missing classes for sporting will use our shops, our res- events and waking up at absurd also form strong bonds with Priehs feel the money spent on taurants; they will boost our the University, the teams should be going to times for practices, student- economic situation.'' athletes share many responsi- "Some of the largest donors them, but with the spending at Whenever the University to the university have been for- over $30,000 an athlete they're bilities that the average student benefits, she said, the commu- doesn't have. mer athletes." he said. wondering: Where's the bet- nity will as well. "We are part of Those massive, multi-mil- ter dance floors, costumes, "Being an athlete is like a full- each other. We are what we are time job with study tables, film lion dollar donations led to the lighting and other tools for because of each other." construction of the Bowen- their performances. studies, meetings, travel and And. of course, there are ben- weight training," said Corey Thompson Student Union "A little bit of money to us is efits for the approximately 430 and the establishment of the a lot," Priehs said. "We just get ftirtridge. a wide receiver on the student athletes themselves. By Ionian Floww BGfen BC.SU football team. Dallas/Hamilton Center for frustrated because there are dividing the department's entire Entrepreneurial leadership. things that we definitely need DREAM COME TRUE: Alex Foster always dreamed of going professional. Of the 400 or so athletes on budget, one finds spending to be campus, approximately 150 are on The athletics program also to have that we can't have." His wish came true this year with the Toronto Maple Leaves. more than $30,000 an athlete. inspired donationsnecessaryto Others, such as Nate Bishop tiill-ride scholarships, including Thirty-five percent of the 85 on the football team. Athletes make the Sebo Athletic Center and Natalie Maschari, feel the department's $13 million a possibility. Ground broke on University should tell students not receiving full funding gener- budget goes towards scholar- ally are too busy to work a job, the new "front door" to Doyt more about the charge. Life fosters success ships providing some athletes Perry Stadium last semester. meaning it can be difficult on "My reaction is that I would sesses tremendous skills and I their only way to finance a The three-story, 42,500 want to know what it is used FOSTER,FROM PAGE 7 them financially. college education. think that's what landed him on Caroline Keating, a junior on square feet center will have for," Maschari said. "As long According to Ribeau, the ath- modern sports medicine, reha- settled in and getting to know his the path to pro hockey, the com- the BGSU swim team, is a swim as they are responsible I guess bination of the two." lete graduation rate far exceeds bilitation and strength-train- it's OK." teammates. that of the average student They ing facilities and a balcony for "Its been a transition, but so Foster's sister Genevieve, a stu- But cutting any sport can be dent at BG, agrees. BENEFITS. PAGE 9 also learn a host of other valu- viewing games. It will also have disastrous for the University, far so good," he said. "The most challenging thing has been leav- "1 would describe Al as a per- leading to a host of articles, son everyone loves to be around," columns, letters to the edi- ing my friends and teammates in tor and emotional criticisms BG, especially the sophomores." she said. "He draws people in and and complaints from com- The transition was a little eas- everyone wants to be around him munity members, alumni ier due to the fact that both his because of his positive energy Viet Nam Field Study and athletes for years. parents are Canadian and his and that carries over to hockey." Such was the response grandparents live 45 minutes In his two years at BG, Foster when the University was from Toronto. Also, the Canton, accumulated a 3.72 GPA while forced to cut four sports in Mich, native has been living on majoring in business adminis- the spring of 2002 under his own since before college, as tration. He plans on continuing financial pressure and Title he played in the United States his education, probably by taking IX. because of a rule requir- Hockey League in South Dakota summer classes. ing a certain ratio of male to and Illinois. "I plan on finishing school, female athletes. "Some people find it shocking even if it takes me five years to Athletes in the program that I've been out of the house, finish two years of college," were forced to find new basically living on my own since he said. ways to fund their educa- I was 16,17, but that's the normal Another goal for his future is tion or compete in the sport thing in hockey," Foster said. working his way "up the system" they love. While his hockey genes prob- and playing in the NHL "There were some people ably played a role in getting him "I think he'll make it for sure," July 22, 2006 - August 8, 2006 where he is today, BG coach Scott Paluch said. "I don't think there's Enjoy a special field study to historic Hanoi, Hue, that were tremendously affected by it," Krebs said. Paluch said it was also his work any question he'll have his day in Saigon, Khe Sanh, Danang, the Cao Dai Temple, Da Lat and more. 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- ' WWW.BGNEWS.COM IX FOCI'S Wednesday. March 29.2006 9 Athletes mirror, Athlete responsibilities are varied BENEFITS, FROM PAGE 8 a 3.0 GPA to be excused from the And finding time for studying to teams, like football and men's sessions for the next semester. and homework isn't always easy and women's basketball, that encourage success Instructor during the summer in Academic guidelines are much when you're practicing twice a day bring in the most money. addition to participating in offsea- more stria for an athlete com- and competing on the weekend. The football program, men's News wins its regional, national son practices and competitions. pared to other students. Athletes During the season Keating wakes iuul women's baskcttial). volley For many members of the swim must complete 40 percent of up at 5 a.iii.. goes to practice for ball, tennis and gymnastics do MATT or international awards team, which is mostly made up of two or three hours, anends class, not give team members less than CLARK The money 1 spend on our ath- the requirements for their major letics program. I feel, is put to athletes on partial scholarships, before their fifth semester at practices for two more hours, full-ride scholarship while other In Focus Editor good use. The benefits are not as there isn't much time to gener- the University and 60 percent then finally returns home where teams have a mixture of full-ride (D dear as, say, the money I spend ate income through a job. The before their seventh semes- schixilwork is completed before and partial scholarships athletes. 1 rarely go to football games. on tintii HI, but when they hit me N( A\ recently changed its stance ter to retain eligibility with the she goes to sleep and begins the For members of the football There, I said it. they are powerful. on precluding student athletes NCAA. That makes it very dif- cycle all over again. It's a routine team, die obvious face of BGSU Despite my love of this Of course, if there was a way from working during the season, ficult for an uppcrclassman to that doesn't change much dur- athletics, constant media e\|*i University and the pride I take to spend less than $30,000 an but only about 40 BGSU athletes switch majors, while remaining ing die offseason for Keating as sure also means heightened out of being a Falcon, I'm just not athlete I would be all for it, but have jobs during the school year, eligible athletically. her and her teammates are not scrutiny. l^vrtridgc said the team a fan of athletics. the money is not just spent on according to Sid Sink, assistant "From an academic standpoint, required, but highly recommend- serves as ambassadors of the And despite that, I do not have the athletes. Even though they athletic director for compliance the part that's most restricted for a ed, to stay in Bowling Green to University on the road, especially a problem paying the $507.50 benefit most directly, the money and certification at BGSU. student-athlete is the demands practice during the summer. when they're greeted by fans dur- each year to fund the intercol- is spent on the University as Then are people that take out of classes and amounts of credits "I think being busy helps us ing slays at visiting cities. legiate athletics program. a whole. loans and work a lot in die sum- they must take,'' said Naomi 1-ec, have very good time manage- "You really have to lx' careful When the football team won And an important part of my mer too, but if they love swim- assistant athletic director for stu- ment skills," she said. with your choice in axial activi- its bowl games, I cheered, even love for this school is because of ming they're willing to do it," dent services at BGSU. Smaller-revenue sports teams ties," he said. "People ma) rec- though 1 knew nothing about it. that money I have spent. It rein- Keating said. If an athlete fails a class or docs like swimming Softball and golf ognize you and most of the time When women's basketball played forces my confidence in my abil- livery freshman and transfer not get the required grade for often hold fund raising events to the interaction is very Innocent 'UCLA I watched it with friends, ity to succeed here when those student athlete at tin- University completion, diey must retake the add to the allowance they receive however, sometimes |icople may even though I couldn't name a teams show the nation what we are required to anend study tables course in addition to the 12 credit from the University. BGs athletic try and challenge you because of player on either team. are made of. for six hours a week during their hours they're already required to budget is S13 million annually, who you are and you just have to When those teams accom- It even gets me into home first semester at BG and must get fulfill, according to l«\ but most of that figure is allocated IK- careful." plish such feats — those teams of games for free. I-'alcons just like me—I can't help I am a Falcon, and that is it, I'm proud of them. It makes something 1 will never be afraid me feel good to know my fellow to say, because everywhere I l(X)k students have brought the eyes on this campus, especially on the of the nation to this city in north- fields of play, I see success. Finding teammates requires persistence west Ohio. Success that is reflection of my IHTRAMURaLS. FROMPAGE 7 "/ will always entertain ideas of adding formed B team, aptly named the In many ways it is a shame own, a reminder of my own, and Tree Agents." that the nation (or even the cam- an excellent reason to lend my well as the number of leagues new sports. We do get requests to start up Ilyders advice to other stu- pus) barely bats an eye every time support to those teams: in each sport. Cramer said, but new sports, but those types of requests are dents is to make sure ihcv our forensics team proves it is Roll along you BG warriors. usually students make it on a know exactly how many play- the best in the nation or the BG Hull along team, even though it may not be rare compared to at other schools who ers they need, the deadline the original team they wanted. only offer 11 or 12 sports." lor signing up and any other Students, who either don't rules that they may not have know anyone on a team or ROBERT CRAMER, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF INTRAMURALS/SPORTS CLUBS considered before. aren't able to make a team have "lor example. I was on a co-ed the option of starting up their application, Cramer said. offer them again as co-rec only, volleyball team and we need- House questions own team or get ting on the Free I le also said students need to just for the sake of something ed two people ol each gender Agent list online. decide what time slot fits best different." Cramer said. "Co-rec plaving throughout the game." "You can put yourself on the with the majority of their team- teams tend to take it less seri- Hydcr said. "We had six girls and NCAA tax exemptions Free Agent list, you can find out mates and the earlier they get ously. Cramer said, adding that two guys so we had to rely on the whenthecaptain'smeetingis... this information in, the better. if co-rec is not someone's tiling, guv's to be there every game and New inquiry may colleges in the ACC," Duderstadt then show up to it and the other "Hopefully you'll turn your tliev mav have to just wait until play the whole lime." said. "If (the Ways and Means option is to just meet more peo- entry in on time so that you the'fall. ' Cramer thinks that the best signal beginning of Committeel were to conclude that ple," Cramer said concerning can get your preferred time." Cramer also said that some way lor students to avoid some change in athletics the ACC or Big Ten were more some of the options students he said, adding that this can sports are offered co-rec and of these problems is by simply like a commercial entity, then they have to get on a team. prevent any schedule con- all girls or all boys in the same getting everything In as soon By Matt Cunningham I Sarah Peeden could tax them, which would lie a He also suggested that stu- flicts that may occur with season, however, students like as possible. U-W'ftE huge hit." dents advertise on bulletin some teammates. Weichel didn't have such luck. As for the University's Intra- CffAIUrrrTESVlLLEVa.—Acon- Duderstadt said that tax exemp- boards around campus, or even Another essehtial key point "I haven't ever not gotten on mural program as a whole, gressional committee is inquir- tidn of collegiate athletic events go door to door at their residen- is the captain's meeting, a team, but I have had prob- Cramer said it "rates very com- ing about the tax exempt status has led to rising compensation for cies to find and meet people Cramer said. lems getting enough people for [K'litive with like schools. afforded to the NCAA. NCAA athletic staffs nationwide. who may be interested. "One person is designated as a team because of an equal guy- He also said that the The U.S. House of "There has been a very dramatic However, going door to door the captain, who gets the team to-girl ratio requirement that Univcrsiiv's intramural program Representatives Ways and Means rise in compensation for not just doesn't always work, according together ... and that person wasn't met," Weichel said, add- is pretty close to being "satu- Committee examined the tax- coaches but athletic directors and to junior Jenny Weichel, who turns in the entry." (Tamer said. ing that, in that case, her effort rated" or in other winds, as full exemption on revenue generated assistant coaches too," Duderstadt played on the Softball team her 1 le said it is very important for was unsuccessful. as it can get but that he's always from collegiate athletic conferenc- said. "Should this be supported by freshman year and has been someone, preferable the captain, Weichel believes the Intramu- open to healing new ideas es, according to lames Duderstadt, the public?" playing on the curling team for to attend the Captains Meeting ral pmcess itself is pretty reason- for sports. a member of the Commission on David Ridpath, director of the three years. where all the information, pol- able but if she could change one "I will always entertain ideas the Future of Higher Education, Drake Group, a faculty group "In my experience it has icies and rules of the spun is thing "it would be to make all of adding new sports," Cramer who said he was contacted by rep- interested in curbing the commer- been really hard to make up a discussed and the leagues are the intramurals open to all-boy said. "We do get requests to start resentatives of the con- cialization of college team by asking around in the confirmed. or all-girl teams as well as (he up new sports hut those types of gressional committee sports, said his group dorms, unless you have a lot "That person is in charge co-ed teams." requests are rare compared to at about the matter. "The NCAA would see any gov- of friends who are athletically and responsible to relay all that As for the Free Agent list, one other schools who only offer 11 Duderstadt, also cannot ernment intervention inclined," Weichel said, adding information to the team itself," Student who can vouch for it or 12 sports.'' president emeritus as a good thing that her best advice to students Cramer said. is freshman Audrey Hydcr. who Cramer said thai there ate two of the University of continue to "There is a tip- is to "look to the organizations However some elements of played on the co-ed recreational main questions he considers Michigan, said he was function the ping point coming they are involved in to make certain sports may cause some volleyball team last semester. before adding another sport. asked to discuss the whether it's econom- the team." restriction that students should "It wasn't hard to get on a "Is it going to be popular financial practices of way it does ic or legislative... but How many players needed for lie aware of. like sports offered as team." Hydcr said. "I just put enough compared to the cost collegiate athletics. now." the NCAA cannot a team varies with each sport co-recreational only. my name on the free agents list associated with it and il we have The Ways and continue to function but once students get enough "Sometimes we offer sports then contacted others that were enough facility space for it?" DAVID RIDPATH, the way it does now," people, they have to enter their as 'regular' sports and then we on the list also. From there, we lie said. Means Committee has DRAKE GROUP been conducting gen- Ridpath said. DIRECTOR eral oversight, includ- According to Kent ing numerous public Barren, an NCAA hearings, in the tax exempt sector spokesman, the NCAA is involved for the past 18 months, said an aid in the inquiry because it is one for the committee of the bigger non-profit organiza- As of now, athletic conferences tions. Management Inc. are not-for-profit. Duderstadt said, "This is not an investigation," and these conferences are corpo- Barren said. "That would imply Editor Applications rations that we broke the law." jHLaW"J»K*J However, Ridpath and "The NCAA will make a huge Visit Online payofffor the Final Four this week- Duderstadt both cite the growing Now being accepted by the University Board of www.mwcabg. end, somewhere around $800 mil- interest in the issue of curbing tax lion," Duderstadt said. exemption for collegiate events as Student Publications for the following positions: This also applies to the ACG evidence that the NCAA will be he said. taxed in the near future. ACC Commissioner lohn "There's never been more groups like us out there try- Swofford's "mission is to negoti- Management Inc. ate the most lucrative contract so ing to change college athletics," BG News Editor Ridpath said. The Jungle he can divide that money for the Summer 2006 120 N. 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Sharon, Sanders and Lands. "He's a smooth, smooth he could be able to fit in as a BIG NUMBERS guy with very good hands who team's fourth or fifth receiver Pope are potential makes great catches." somewhere." Charies Sharon, Steve Sanders draft-day prospects Whether those skills Another wide receiver grad- and P. J. Pope put together tre- translate into being drafted uating from BG this year in mendous stals at BGSU. By John Turner during April's draft is uncer- hopes of finding a home in the REPORTER tain, but they will most defi- NFL is Steve Sanders. Under the ■ Chades Sharon While Omar Jacobs is anxious to nitely prove useful in the shadow of Sharon. Sanders qui- 2005 Highlights: Second lind out where he will land as the free-agent market. etly finished seventh all-time in team All-MAC, fifth in MAC Ml Draft nears, a few members "He's also a pretty polished program history in receptions tor receptions per game of his supporting cast over the kid for a MAC receiver and a with 156 and receiving yards (6.73) and receiving yards past few years hope they land very good route runner." Lande at 2,324. His 24 touchdown (93 5) Career: Holds BGSU anywhere at all. said. "He's getting as much as receptions is fourth all-time. record with 48 consecutive Running back P.I. Pope and he can out of his ability and Rut after less than impressive games with a reception, all- wide receivers Charles Sharon workouts, teams have looked time leader in receptions and Steve Sanders are all past stats to a player that lacks (232), receiving yards (3,450) guys being looked at in this the speed needed to play at the and receiving touchdowns year's senior class of athletes. highest level. (34). Although none of them may be "He's more a free agent than a ■ Steve Sanders selected come draft day. all of drafting guy," Lande said. "He's 2005 Highlights: Second them will be competitive when didn't show me as much quick- in MAC in scoring (8.2 it comes time for teams to fill ness-wise as Sharon," ppg) and eighth in MAC out their rosters with unsigned At the running back posi- in receiving yards (855). tion, BG will be losing one free agents. fo/ver Fourth in BGSU of the best they've ever had In four years playing football history with 24 touchdown at BGSU, Sharon has left a cra- in P.|. Pope. Pope is the only receptions and seventh in ter-slzed impact on the record player in BGSU history to rush receptions (156) and receiv- books. He leaves BGSIJ as the for more than 3,000 yards in a all time leader in receptions career and accumulate more ing yards (2,324). 12321, receiving yards (3.450). than 1,000 yards receiving as ■ PJ. Pope receiving touchdowns (34), well. He also finished as the 2005 «/gft/(gtts.-Missed seasons with 1.000 or more school's third all-time leading four games after injury receiving yards (two) and all- rusher with 3,116 yards. File Photo n'.Vvs at Wisconsin. Rushed purpose yards (4,5191. Despite Pope and other players from SHOWTIME: Steve Sanders has the size to play in the NFL. but scouts for 436 yards and four the gaudy resume, Sharon has this year's class of seniors will question whether he's fast enough to be drafted. touchdowns, along with 27 failed to catch the attention of be fighting for the right to play receptions tor 173 yards. main scouts in NF1. workouts in the NFL through team try- agent," Lande said. "I think Fvcry year around this time, Career: Only player in school and combines. outs, then battling for a spot teams like his competitiveness schools from smaller confer- history to rush for more than "|Sharon| is a guy who is a on the roster through a series and the way he runs strong ence have graduating seniors 3,000 yards and 1,000 yards better athlete then he tested File Photo BG News of curs. with the ball, so he can chal- at these positions. In the more receiving. Third all-time in out as," said former NFL scout ELUSIVE: Charles Sharon is a "IPope] is another guy who's lenge for the last running back rushing yards (3,116). and founder ofCiMlr.com, Russ "smooth" prospect. probably going to be a free- spot on a roster." DRAFT, PAGE II
TENNIS Toledo boxer, Vargas, White-hot tennis extends streak to 11 still fighting poverty ByJohnSeewer DEVIN VARGAS FILES Strong singles and Buffalo Bulls 5-2 for their record 1HE ASSOCIATED PRESS 11th straight win. The Falcons TOLEDO — Devin Vargas AGE: Bom Dec. 25.1981 doubles play keeps (13-4. 2-0) were led by the jabbed at his trainer's mitt lakupcin sisters who were a PRO EXPERIENCE 8-0 record BG atop the MAC with his left hand, tucking with four knockouts. I Us combined 3-0 on the day. his repaired right elbow into By Brooks Obermeyer Ashley and Kelsey lakupcin second light lasted just 10 his body. seconds when he knocked REPORTER were the lone victors for BG The popping from his glove The BGSU tennis team remained during doubles action. The out his opponent with one echoed through the former punch. red-hot over the weekend with a duo extended their doubles fire station turned gym where AMATEUR EXPERIENCE: He pair of home victories to begin record to 5-0, when they beat sheets of plywood cover bro- was the captain of the 2004 Mid-American Conference play. UB's Tina lacob and Andrea ken windows. Steps from U.S. Olympic boxing team, On Friday, the Falcons toppled Novaceanu 8-4. the lone boxing ring, grade advancing to the quarterfi- Akron. 7-0. For the sixth straight Ashley won for the 10th school boys rhythmically nals as a heavyweight. He match BG earned die doubles time this year at No. 1 singles pounded away at punching also won a qualifying tourna- point by taking all three matches. with a straight sets win over bags and teenagers hopped ment in Mexico to make the At No. 3 doubles, Andrea Meister UB's Miglena Nenova. Kelsey over a metal grate to improve Olympics and the bronze and Andrea Voile won their 10th improved her mark at No. 5 their footwork. medal at the 2003 World match of the season togedier by singles flight to a team best 14- It's hardly the kind of place Championships. defeating Akron's Jennifer Ales 2, with a 7-5, 6-2 decision over Vargas expected to be after and 1 jura I lemlepp 8-3. UB's Smaranda Stan. making the U.S. Olympic box- PERSONAL His father is his BCi dominated singles play The loss drops the Bulls (8- ing team two years ago as a trainer and manager while his older brother is a profes- taking all six matches in straight 4, 0-2) two games behind the heavyweight- sets. The closest set of the day Falcons in the chase for the He was banking that box- sional boxer. His mother is a came at No, 3 singles where Mid-American Conference ing promoters would make boxing judge. BG's Heidi Romer edged past championship. T he Bulls were him rich even though he left —The Associated Press the Zips' lenna I arson in the chosen to finish third in the the 2004 Olympics without a first set 7-5. Romer went on to MAC behind Western Michigan medal. Instead, he's struggling and no one has offered the win the second set 6-0 to seal and Miami-Ohio. to support a family, behind 2004 team anywhere near that the victory for the Falcons. BG is tied atop die MAC stand- lason Rentnor BGNews on his rent and driving a 1994 type of money. On Saturday. BG erased an ings with Western Michigan and ORDER ON COURT: BGSU's Heidi Romer is ooe of many reasons the Oldsmobile he bought last year "The class of 2000 just got early 1-0 deficit to defeat the Miami-Ohio who are all 2-0. Falcons are in an 11-game win streak. for $300. He's still hoping to win lucky," said Tom Brown, who a few more fights and get that sets up matches for California- based Goossen Tutor elusive big contract. "I didn't do it for the money, Promotions. "It was almost like but I knew if I made the Olympic funny money." team I'd be set," he said. "I just What's hurt the recent group Duke lacrosse in hot water after rape allegations assumed my whole team would of Olympians, too, is a lack of make money." exposure and success. By Aaron Beard an off-campus home. The dancer, Brodhead said team captains ahetting charges against some of That hasn't happened yet for The 2004 team brought only IKE ASSOCIATED PRESS a smdent at North Carolina Central notified Athletic Director loe Alleva die players. Vatgas, 24, or many of his old two medals home from Athens, DURHAM. N.C. — Duke University, told police she was yesterday that players wanted to Greece, and the last heavy- The alleged victim is black, teammates. University's highly ranked lacrosse pulled into a bathroom, beaten, stay off the field until the DNA which has proved a source of ten- "We came home and the weight to win gold was Mercer team will not play again this sea- choked and raped by three men. results came back from a crime in 1988. sion on campus. phone calls stopped," he said. son until school administrators No one has been charged. lab. In a statement, the captains Boxing also is no longer a "The circumstances of the rape Past heavyweights from learn more about allegations that Anned with a judge's order, predicted the DNA testing would indicated a deep racial motivation premier event at the summer Muhammad Ali to Ray Mercer several team members raped an police took DNA samples with a dear the players of wrongdoing for some of the thing; that were turned their Olympic experi- games and gets little television exotic dancer at an off-campus cheek swab from 46 of the lacrosse Brodhead said it was his deci- done." Nifong said. "It makes a ences into lucrative pro careers. time. Pro fights are hardly the party, the school said yesterday. team's 47 players last week. The sion to expand the suspension. crime that is by its nature one of TV draw they once were, mean - Six Olympians from the 2000 President Richard Brodhead 47th player, the only black mem- "In this painful period of uncer- the most offensive and invasive team signed fbng-term deals ing less money is out there for decided to suspend die team ber of the team, did not have to tainty, it is clear to me, as it was to even more so" with promoter lau DiBclla. the young Olympians. from play "until there is a clearer provide DNA because the dancer the players, that it would be inap- The university's athletic direc- Heavyweight Michael Bennett, "A lot of them came back resolution of the legal situation said lier attackers were white. propriate to resume the normal tor had already forced the team thinking they were going to get who like Vargas lost in the involving team members," the "I needed to have the informa- schedule of play," Brodhead said to miss two games because of Olympic quarterfinals, got $1.2 rich and almost rightfully so university said. tion about who will be charged," Nifong said the team members underage drinking and the hiring million after the games. from what they saw from class A woman told police she and said District Attorney Mike Nifong are standing together and refusing of dancers at the party. Duke was But that group of six has another dancer wen? hired to per- said. "I feel pretty confident that a to talk with investigators, and he considered a national title con- had only marginal success, VARGAS,PAGE 11 form March 13 at a private parry in rape occurred." warned he may bring aiding-and- tender before the season began.
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"A guy All Girl Rock Band looking tor like Sharon, he's not a domi- GUITAR/BASS KEY players Call 4 Hea1her(937|-231 0868 leave msg<« nant receiver, but if you put Michael W)k« APPtmlo him in a position at a bigger OLD COACH/NEW COACH: Former Indiana coach Bob Knight shakes school he'd be a draft pick." Help Wanted hands with Kelvin Sampson, who was named IU coach yesterday. So until the draft date comes, these players can do little more 400 counselors instructors needed! than keep their fingers crossed Coed summer camp in Poconos, PA Sampson announced and their bags packed in hopes Call 800-488-4321 wwwlohikan com that their collegiate accom- File Photo BGNew plishments don't go unnoticed GRASPING ON HOPE: Despite putting up gaudy stats during his career CORRECTION Looking or a place to live this sum as new Indiana coach and unrewarded by the NFL. at BGSU, P.J. Pope isn't a lock to make an NFL team. 5 mer" Family w. 6 healthy energetic children ages 3 to 12 is looking lor a By Michael Marot Stephanie Gilbert, who THE ASSOCIATED PRESS live in nanny for the summer Works help raised nephew A.I. 30 hr. wk , lor $150 plus very com- INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Ratliff in Indianapolis, said fortable room & board. Call Renee will hire Kelvin Sampson as its the Hoosiers' sophomore lor interview 419-867-6865. next basketball coach, taking guard called her yesterday Family struggling to pay bills Full or part time interior/exterior him from an Oklahoma team to discuss the change, first paintmg/rooltng Slart immediately VARGAS, FROM PAGE 10 do three chin-ups. make ends meet, but he thinks it under the cloud of a recruiting reported by ESPN. Gilbert Call 419 352-5743. leave message investigation to lead one of the also said it was likely Ratliff "He's my motivation," Vargas may be a detriment in his pursuit most prestigious programs in would stay at Indiana. of 2000," Brown said. "They all said. "I used to watch my dad of a big contract. HELP WANTED1 NOW AND DUR- the country. "He's looking forward to kind of got smacked in the face." work out. That's how we all start- "A lot of boxers live in ING SUMMER VACATION Boxing promoters see poten- ed out boxing. I'd like him to be a California." he said. "There's no Sampson broke the news to meeting him and getting to Our company is seeking employees his Sooner team yesterday, the know him," Gilbert said. "He tial in Vargas. He's still young boxer, too." big promotional company here lo preform unskilled light production same day Indiana players were seems pretty happy." and marketable. But Brown said Vargas' father runs the Glass that knows me and knows how work. We otter flexible hours- will informed, one of the Hoosier Ratliff declined to comment Vargas needs to commit himself City Gym and trains young fight- 1 fight." work around your schedule- availa- players' relatives told The and denied that a team meet- to the sport. ers there. Vargas trained there as Gil Yanez, who has trained ble shifts: 7 30am- 8 30am; 8:30am- Associated Press. ing was held. Two other key "He can't do this job part time," a young amateur. Vargas since the boxer was 11:30am; 12:00 noon-2:30 pm; 2:30 Details were being worked out Indiana players had said after Brown said. Vargas is 8-0 in his profession- a child, said it's a good thing pm- 5:00pm: 5 30pm- 8 30pm. Many yesterdayaftemoon.andthedeal Davis resigned that they were Vargas, who had surgery in al career with four knockouts. Vargas keeps a positive outlook. BGSU students work here. Easy He hasn't fought since December "It's hard for him," Yarn-/ said. walk from campus Pay is $6 00 per was expected to be announced apt to transfer: DJ. White, the February to take bone chips out hour providing you work a minimum shortly, said a person close to the 2005 Big Ten freshman of the of his elbow, resumed training because of the surgery, and his "People think he's doing better ol 15 hours per week. Work a mini- talks who requested anonym- year, and Robert Vaden. in early March. Inside the gym next fight isn't until May. That than he is." mum of 15 hours per week or over ity because negotiations were Gilbert said Sampson's hir- where he works out, he's sur- makes it tough for him and his 40 hours wilh overtime Pick up an ongoing. No news conference ing could change their minds. rounded by friends and family. girlfriend, Megan Hanna, to applicalion at out office. Advanced was scheduled "Once they meet with him, On his first night back provide for their three sons, the Specialty Producls. Inc., 428 Clough "I was caught by surprise a they'll probably need to see," since the surgery, Vargas went youngest born in lanuary. St.. Bowling Green, OH 43402.. little bit," said Taylor Griffin, Gilbert said. "I think, from the through a light workout and Even when he fights, the pay Looking tor fun. energetic personali- a freshman forward for the looks of it, they have a pretty then shouted out encouraging out is just enough to pay rent and -6977 ties The Ugly Duckling Restaurant Sooners. "He made the decision. good coach on their hands." words to a buddy sparring with bills, Vargas said. There's little left TV HG Nf»^ ->ll nut kiv-."Kl>' is hiring all positions Apply in per- his brother Dallas, who also over for dinners out and a night turmcnt. thai .tiwnminjii* Of .'i son 90 Dodge St.Swanton Tues & I guess it's better for the program. Oklahoma officials declined iminimi.m *|uin>i *"> iitdx iJu. I guess it's better for him." to comment yesterday. fights professionally. at the movies. Thurs 3 8 pm or at Their parents help pay for gro- *.u*l OnHMM, Jivitiliii. uQlvduckl1n9swanton.com The 50-year-old Sampson, Telephone messages left for Their father, Ray Vargas, i. .* ... itv K I watched from outside the ring. ceries, diapers and with baby-sit- APs Coach of the Year in 1995, Indiana Athletic Director Rick Now hiring delivery personnel for will replace Mike Davis, who Greenspan and spokesman And at Devin Vargas' side ting. Still, they're a month behind summer. Apply DiBenedetto's announced last month he was Pete Rhoda were not immedi- was his 3-year-old son, Bishop, on the rent. 1432 E Wooster. resigning. Davis went 115-79 in ately returned. wearing an American flag ban- "My landlord says don't worry City Events about it," Vargas said. "If I wasn't PLAY SPORTS! HAVE FUN! SAVE six seasons as head coach, and Sampson leaves Oklahoma danna that his dad took to the MONEY! Maine camp needs fun Olympics. Inside a cramped in Toledo they wouldn't care who he was the first Indiana coach behind amid an investigation Spaghetti Special Salad and Garlic loving counselors lo leach all activi- 1 to win 20 games in each of his for possible recruiting viola- workout room, Vargas lifted up I am. I'd be evicted." Bread only $5 25 Pagliais Pizza ties Great summer Call 888 844- first three seasons and led the tions. The NCAA is looking Bishop by the waist so he could Being close to home helps 945 S Main 119 Pick up or eat in 8080. apply Hoosiers to the national cham- into more than 550 impermis- pionship game in 2002, two sea- sible phone calls to recruits sons after Bob Knight was fired. by Sampson and his assistant The Hoosiers were 19-12 this coaches, and Oklahoma offi- year and reached the second cials are scheduled to appear round of the NCAA tournament, before an NCAA panel in Utah where they lost to Gonzaga. on April 21.
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