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President Lecture Professor Chery and Jim PUDDING SWIM Keen will visit campus By usa Berbngw tomorrow to speak on the THE BG NE*S theme of "Leading Lives of For most of us, pudding is Commitment in a Complex either a dessert or a snack. For World" as part of President others, pudding is what stood Sidney Ribeau's annual lec- between them and a ture series. Playstation. The lecture will begin at 3 Last night at Founder's p.m. in the Bowen- Keepers food court, the final Thompson Student Union round of the "Pepsi in the Theater and will be followed Puddin' "promotion was held. by a book signing. Each dining center collected The Keens' book describes entries. Those who were chosen a study of more than 100 got the chance to hop into a kid- people who have devoted die pool filled with pudding their lives to the common Contestants went looking for good. It reveals how people numbered Pepsi bottle caps. are committed to the com- From there, random numbers mon good and understand were chosen from a drawing to themselves as part of the determine the final winners. world. It also talks about the The event was sponsored by relationships, opportunities, Pepsi and University Dining institutions, and habits of Services. mind that can help sustain Courtney Altenburg was them during changing times. there to cheer on her father Michael "He wants it," she said of the Playstation 2 prize. "He's really excited. I think it's fantas- tic Ifs about time he swam in Ugets pudding" "It's really cold," Altenburg said as he stepped into the shal- low pooL As he emerged with the blues his bottle cap, he announced to the crowd, "Stick around. There By Lisa Bettmjer is free pudding afterwards." THE BG NEDS lason Marsh, student manag- Blues musician Bobby Smith er for Dining Services, was the has made an impact both in one who came up with the idea the local music scene and on "I just brainstormed for a bunch the national music scene. of ideas. This was the most fun." Today, students in Matt For Marsh, one of the surpris- Donahues Introduction to es was the audience turnout "I Popular Culture classes will be didn't expect this many specta- exposed to the blues when tors," he said. Smith speaks to them this The crowd was crammed into afternoon. parts of the food court There "What I'm trying to bring were cameras and camcorders about is awareness of blues documenting the action. music," Donahue, an instruc- Spectators shouted everything tor in the popular culture from words of encouragement department, said. Donahue to, "Pudding causes shrinkage" also said that he wanted to For those who took part, wad- bring awareness not only to the ing through the pudding was national blues scene but to the CralfGmonnheBGNws worth the effort, despite the regional scene as well temperature of the dessert. "It Donahue said that Smith's PLAYING IN PUDDING: Members of the University community swam in pudding last night at the Founders-Keepers Food Court in was cold. It's freezing cold." said Founders Quadrangle. The event was sponsored by Pepsi and University Dining Services. The winners received a Play Station. There BLUES, PAGE 2 were eight winners. PUDDING, PAGE 2

"Americans who love their country do not dedicate themselves to killing Americans." Airlines lost JOHN ASHCROFT. ATTORNEY GENERAL $15 billion Lindh accused often counts After the terrorist billion on domestic U.S. opera- tions, IATA spokesman Tim By Larry Harps* The indictment said that in far as other charges, we have the THE TEN CHARGES attacks, airlines may THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Goodyear said. May or June last year, Lindh opportunity or right to have a AGAINST LINDH have suffered record "We could be talking about ALEXANDRIA, Va — A federal agreed to attend an al-Qaida superseding indictment if the worldwide losses of $15 billion, grand jury indicted lohn Walker training camp "knowing that evidence justifies that" -Conspiracy to murder U.S. losses for 2001. which is an utter disaster," said Lindh on 10 charges Tuesday, America and its citizens were the Earlier Tuesday, lawyers for nationals. By Clare Nuts Goodyear. He said the amount alleging he was trained by enemies of bin Laden and al- Lindh asked that he be released THE ASSOCIATED RESS was equal to the losses over a Osama bin Laden's network and Qaida and that a principal pur- pending trial, contending there -Conspiracy to provide material GENEVA — The world's air- four-year period after the Gulf then conspired with the Taliban pose of al-Qaida was to fight and was no evidence of criminal support and resources to a for- lines may have lost a record $15 War. to kill Americans His lawyers kill Americans" wrongdoing and no danger that eign terrorist organization, billion last year, largely as a Goodyear said that despite pleaded for his release until trial. After the Sept 11 attacks, the he would flee. A hearing is set for Harkat ul-Mujahedeen. result of the terrorist attacks on the gloom, there was room for The indictment also accused indictment said, Lindh remained Wednesday on the government's the United States, an industry cautious optimism. The fall in Lindh of conspiring to provide with his fighting group "despite bid to continue holding Lindh -Providing material support and spokesman said Tuesday. December traffic was far less support to terrorist organiza- having been told that bin Laden without bond. resources to Harkat ul- The International Air than in October and November, tions, including al-Qaida, sup- had ordered the attacks, that "There are no allegations and Mujahedeen. Transport Industry Association and industry surveys indicated plying services to the Taliban, additional terrorist attacks were no evidence that he ever so reported that passenger traffic business travel would likely and possessing weapons during planned and that additional al- much as fired a shot, even at -Conspiracy to provide material on international scheduled ser- pick up again, he said. violent crimes. Lindh could face Qaida personnel were being sent (U.S.-backed) northern alliance support and resources to al- vices fell by 4 percent in 2001, "The next few months will be several life prison terms if con- from training camps to the front soldiers," Lindh's defense team Qaida. the first decline since the 1991 critical as to whether or not our victed. lines to protect bin Laden and said in a written motion. Gulf War caused jitters. recovery timetable is applica- "John Walker Lindh chose to defend against an anticipated The filing also contended that -Providing material support and For the month of December, ble," Goodyear said. It took train with al-Qaida, chose to fight military response from the the government's charges, based resources to al-Qaida. international passenger traffic about seven months for air traf- with the Taliban, chose to be led United States." on an FBI affidavit, are so weak was down 12 percent from the fic to return to normal after the by Osama bin Laden," said Ashcroft sought to address that they are "insufficient to -Conspiracy to contribute ser- previous year and freight traffic GulfWar, and IATA believes traf- Attorney General John Ashcroft charges by Lindh's lawyers that establish probable cause for the vices to al-Qaida. was 10 percent lower, I AT A said fic may rise again around May, "The reasons for his choices may his confessions were improperly crimes charged." In addition to in its report It gave percentages he said. never be fully known to us, but obtained, and that his civil rights contending Lindh was no risk to -Contributing services to al- but not the overall numbers. "We hope this will be the case the fact of these choices is clear. had been violated. flee, the lawyers also said he had Qaida. IATA's calculations do not but have no way of telling at the "Americans who love their "At each step in this process," no history of violent or danger- moment that it will come include domestic travel. U.S. country do not dedicate them- he said, "Walker Lindh's rights, ous conduct -Conspiracy to supply services about" he said. domestic travel, which normal- selves to killing Americans," including his rights not to McNulty said the government to the Taliban. ly accounts for between 30 per- North American airlines were Ashcroft told a lustice incriminate himself and to be would answer the charges by hit hardest by the drop in inter- cent and 40 percent of all air Department news conference represented by counsel, have Lindh's lawyers at Wednesday's -Supplying services to the national travel, followed by travel was hit the hardest by the called to announce the charges. been carefully, scrupulously hearing But he noted that the Taliban. Sept 11 attacks. European ones. Asian earners The indictment supersedes a honored." indictment includes a charge suffered badly on trans-Pacific criminal complaint that was Asked if the government con- that under federal law carries "a The decline in passenger and -Using, carrying and possess- routes after Sept 11 but have based on statements Lindh sidered asking the grand jury to presumption that a person freight traffic could mean losses ing firearms and destructive of $10 billion on international made to the FBI in Afghanistan charge Lindh with treason, U.S. in December. Attorney Paul J. McNultysaid, "As devices during crimes of vio- services and an additional $5 LOSSES, PAGE 2 LINDH, PAGE 2 lence. 2 Wednesday, February 6.2002 WWW.BGNEWS.COM

"Oh hell yes." Smith comes to U. DUSTIN SCHMIDT, CONTESTANT Fast-track bill passed BLUES, FROM PAGE 1 moved to Toledo in 1945. At age six, he was playing the banjo, but arrival comes at a time when his he switched to guitar when he class is discussing blues music. was 16-years-old. During his Gettirf by Ohio Senate 21-12 This is not the first time that career, Smith has played with Smith has visited classes at the such legends as John Lee By John McCarthy laws, such as one in Dayton, that to this testimony," Harris said. 1HE ASSOCIAKD PRESS University. Donahue said that Hooker, Freddie King, B.B. King forbid certain closing costs and The opponents, citing thou- Smith visited classes last semes- messy COLUMBUS, Ohio — The other charges that opponents sands of complaints the and T-Bone Walker. later, Smith ter. became part of the Stax record- Senate on Tuesday passed a fast- say drive up the cost of paying off Commerce Department "It's kind of an unique oppor- ing band, where his work was track bill that would prohibit loans. received by phone or mail last tunity," he said, " Bobby is the used on recordings for artists like local governments in Ohio from The Dayton ordinance has yet year, said that local governments for PS2 passing laws governing certain to take effect pending the out- real deal when it comes to blues Issac Hayes and Rufus Thomas, should not be shackled by state music." among others. He also done PUDDING. FROM PAGE 1 lending institutions, which have come of a court challenge and law in trying to stop predatory According to Donahue, this work for artists on Savoy Records drawn consumer complaints of the state legislation. practices. will not be your standard lecture and Fortune Records, which is KeUy Harrison before the unfair loans. The committee adopted 7-5 Senate President Richard day in class. There will be a based in Detroit. winning numbers were The 21-12 vote, mostly along an amendment by Harris that Rnan, a Cincinnati Republican, chance for students to ask ques- In 1995 he was honored with drawn. She also said that it party lines with majority would said the bill moved out of the tions before Smith performs for the little Walter Mitchell Award was worth the effort even if Republicans prevailing, sends — Require lenders to fully dis- Senate after just three weeks of the class. "He performs his own for his contribution to music she did not win. the bill back to the House for close the total cost of the loan, hearings because the state compositions,'' Donahue said. and for keeping blues music Llarrison was one of the consideration of changes. Gov. including charges for credit should be setting policy on "Students aren't generally alive in the Toledo area One year eight winners. Also among Bob Taft had no comment since insurance or prepayment penal- predatory lending, not local gov- exposed to this kind of music," later, the Icrry Holdcn penned the winners was Dustin he had not seen the bill as ties. ernments. Donahue said. novel "Black and Blues," which is Schmidt. When asked if the amended by the Senate, — Create fines up to $2,500 The quicker you can get it Smith was bom in based on his career, was pub- effort was worth it, he said, spokesman Aaron McLear said. and criminal charges for viola- done, the less local governments Chattanooga, Tenn., but he lished. "Oh, hell yes." When it came The Senate Finance tions of the biU's provisions. that might take it up, the easier it to his feelings about his Committee earlier Tuesday rec- — Establish an office of con- is to go forward. Therefore, I chances of winning Schmidt ommended the bill for passage. sumer affairs in the Ohio think it was imperative that we said, "I was very confident." Rep. Bill Hams, an Ashland Department of Commerce to did it right now," Finan said. While "Pepsi in the Republican who managed the educate Ohioans about predato- Sen. Eric Fingerhut of Puddin'" was a success, bill in the Senate, said the ry lending and appropriate Cleveland, the ranking changes the committee made $800,000 to fund the office for Marsh does not plan on mak- Democrat on the committee, Lindh to court would make it fairer to con- the next two years. The money ing it an annual event. "It was disagreed. He said keeping the UNOH. FROM PAGE 1 sumers. would come from fees collected 9-10 in Afghanistan without a a good idea, but we need to law the way it is now would lawyer present and argued this do something better next Consumer groups oppose the by the department. bill, saying it would allow "sub- — Expand a study committee "aUow us, as we find our way, to would be detained" until trial. was "insufficient to establish time." learn from communities that are The lawyers asked that Lindh probable cause for the crimes prime" lenders, or institutions on predatory lending from 13 to 15, adding representatives from trying to find their way as weU." be permitted to stay with his charged." that cater to people with spotty credit, free rein to add excessive the American Association of The AARP will ask Taft to veto father, Frank, and said he would Ashcroft has said that Lindh the bill, should the House agree be willing to use electronic mon- charges and penalties to loans to Retired Persons and the signed a paper waiving his right with the Senate's amendments, itoring devices to track his poor people and the elderly. Coalition on Homelessness and to an attorney during the FBI Record The bill, backed by the lending Housing in Ohio. The committee said Ron Bridges, a lobbyist for movements. The hearing was to the group l« held before U.S. Magistrate W. interview, but the defense said industry, would pre-empt laws is to report back to lawmakers by Ijrtdh agreed to do so under passed by cities and towns gov- June 2003. "We're still faced with pre- Curtis Sewell. empting local action without lindh was apprehended by "highly coercive conditions." losses for erning the industry's practices. I Ian is said he put the amend- Lenders say they cannot tailor ment together after a 61 /2-hour any true consumer protections U.S. authorities and northern The lawyers said Lindh had for Ohio homeowners," Bridges alliance allies in Afghanistan in been held incommunicado for their lending practices to cover committee hearing last week. the hundreds of Ohio communi- Seventeen opponents to the biU said. early December after a prison eight days, provided minimal Airlines uprising, during which a CIA ties that could pass such legisla- testified at that hearing. food and medical attention for a On the Net: agent was killed. The 20-year- tion. "Every thing in this amend- LOSSES. FROM PAGE 1 old was brought back to the gunshot or shrapnel wound and The bill would prohibit local ment is the result of the reaction http: / / www.aarp.org United States by military aircraft was kept inside a metal contain- on Ian. 23 and appeared in court er during severely cold weather. rebounded, Goodyear said. the following day, with his par- The defense also contended The parent company of ents looking on. there was no evidence that American Airlines — the In the court papers filed Lindh played any part in the world's biggest — posted a Tuesday, the defense team por- prison riot by captured Taliban record loss of $1.76 billion for Mother kills her babies 2001. United Airlines' parent trayed Lindh as a man who and al-Qaida soldiers that result- never attempted to harm any company lost $2.1 billion, a ed in the death of CIA Agent 1HE ASSOCIATED PRESS civilian and contended there record for any airline, and and when she was 80 days old. and Regina Woods, 15 days old, was "no evidence that Mr. Lindh Michael Spam i. Delta Air lines lost $1.2 bil- WARREN, Ohio — Authorities I mmbull County Prosecutor died of asphyxia He said the made any attempt to engage in "Even according to the facts lion. charged a woman with killing Dennis Watkins would not com- cause of death for Melissa combat with United States mili- alleged in the affidavit, however, Goodyear said the speed three of her babies between ment Tuesday about the tip that Woods, 28 days old, was unde- tary forces." the only services ever provided with which big carriers had February 1969 and March 1971 came from Bennight, 29, of termined. The lawyers said that the by Mr. lindh were as a foot sol- acted quickly to cut costs after receiving a tip about the Warren, saying it was possible All three children are consid- deaths from her surviving child. trial evidence. entire case against lindh was dier for the Taliban," the motion should help limit the losses. ered to be murder victims, Gloria Greenfield, formerly Defense attorney Anthony according to indictments. based on an FBI interview Dec. said. Gloria Jean Woods, pleaded Consoldane said ill feelings innocent Monday to three developed between mother and Greenfield was not charged in counts of murder and two daughter over the years, the death of another child, counts of assault with intent to prompting the allegations. Joseph Woods, who died in 1967 kill. The murder charges carry The indictment was sealed of pneumonia at the age of two penalties of 15 years to Life; the until Monday even though months assault charges carry penalties of Greenfield was arrested without Public defender James Lewis one to 15 years. incident Friday afternoon. said Tuesday he expected to file a Greenfield, 52, of Niles, was Watkins said sudden infant being held Tuesday on $100,000 death syndrome was originally motion to dismiss the assault bond set by Common Pleas ruled the cause of death for three with intent to kill counts since a Judge Wyatt McKay after prose- of Greenfield's children. But that seven-year statute of limitations cutors recommended $1 million was changed after an investiga- has run out bond. A pretrial hearing was set tion by forensic pathologist Dr. Prosecutors said they will for ft*. 12. Humphrey Germaniuk who argue that the statute of limita- The assault charges stem from reviewed medical records and alleged attacks on Greenfield's autopsy slides. tions should not begin until daughter, Gloria Bennight, when Germaniuk determined authorities are aware that a she was 44 days old in April 1972 Theodore Woods, 17 days old, crime has been committed.

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A Bush official, on news thai Attorney General John Ashc toft's office ordered a $8,650 blue velvet curtain to cover the department's partially nude "Spirit of Justice" statue OPINION PEOPLE Forever young? stay teenagers forever. Why? 1 personally am looking very ON THE STREET MY POINT much forward to growing up. I OF VIEW can't wait to graduate college. Rema Ina The thought of no longer hav- Assl. Opinion Editor ing to do homework or study Is Do you think the new a very beautiful thing. I want to have a career that 1 enjoy and pub in the Union I have been thinking about what I should write about in make something out of myself. should serve alcohol my column this week I Isn't that why we're all at college anyway? before 5 p.m.? thought of talking about the Superbowl. Oh, wait, 1 didn't By coming to college, I have watch it. "Sex and the City" was become more independent really good Sunday night, from my parents, but when I though. Then, I thought maybe have a career and life of my I'll write about how painful it own, I will truly be free. I look was to hear Britney Spears sing forward to stability in my life. I live on "Oprah" on Monday. want mature, adult friendships Well, first I had a heart attack and relationships. I want a because she was actually group of friends that I know I U.S. uses double standard singing live (as opposed to her won't lose touch with once the usual lip-singing), then I expe- semester's over. I want to be where they are now either at the playing by a different set of rules rienced die pain in my ears wise and experienced and GUEST COLUMN U.S. base in Guantanamo Bay or than the rest of the world. from how bad she sounded. happy. awaiting transport there. Another possible reason that But our dear Brit receives more I like my life right now, don't WadeHarwood This information may or may this did not receive coverage is BETHANY CLOSE than enough attention, so I get me wrong. But I defiantly not be troubling to you. 1 certain- look forward to be in my 20's that the press simply does not JUNIOR don't need to give her any ly hope that these men are actu- want Americans to know what is more. and 30's. And if Madonna can "Six Tied to Terror Are Given to ally guilty and that the world is a going on. If the press choose, "Oh, hell yeah! Don't So what to write about? Well, look the way she looks and live the way she lives at 40, well, I U.S. By Bosnia. Despite Court safer place because they are in they could turn this issue into the stop. Get it, get it!" I have noticed something late- Ruling." This is the headline of an custody. However, even if that is spark of a large public outcry ly. A lot of people that I talk to look forward to the over 30 life Associated Press article run on the case, several troubling issues However, this would be causing are getting really depressed as well! page A6 of the lanuary 19 edition are still present. Imagine for a dissent, and it is important now about being or soon being in Enjoy being young; it's a of the New York Tunes. The story moment that China, or any other more than ever to not question their early and mid twenties. great thing, but don't fear goes on to say that these six men country, demanded that six die government, specifically the People say they are afraid of growing up. Life just gets better getting too old. They want to with age. were Bosnian citizens originally United States citizens be handed President, but just to blindly offer from Algeria. The men had ties to over. The Supreme Court of the support. various Islamic charities, some of nation hears the case and is pre- My purpose in writing this is which may have links to terrorist sented no evidence linking the not to radically change people's men to any crimes. Should the organizations. The men were views on the world. I do not U.S. simply give six citizens to a arrested by Bosnia, acting on expect people who strongly sup- Smokers should American intelligence. Following nation that will keep the men in port the president in his actions the arrest, the men had their citi- custody, possibly indefinitely, in the war on terror to suddenly zenship revoked. with no rights (don't forget that is KEITH COOK turn against him. However, I do When their case finally came the reality of the measures that GRAD STUDENT show some courtesy ask you to consider this issue. I to court, the highest court in have been passed since Bosnia, the suspects were September 11)? Imagine the believe that what the United "Yes, alcohol should States did in this situation is AT ISSUE Smokers should be aware that their habit ordered to be released due to public outcry if this hypothetical be sold before 5p.m. lack of evidence. The U .S. inter- situation occurred. wrong. I humbly ask you to take affects others around them. vened, requesting custody of the I ask you to take a moment a moment and think about what You should be entitled men. The Bosnian court and consider why this event did the government does in the to lax mode'all day." responded by requesting that the not receive more coverage. names of all its citizens. If you are respect and use some common U.S. supply evidence of their Obviously, the press did not feel uncomfortable with this situa- TELLING IT sense. What do I mean by guilt The U.S. refused. that this was a major story. tion, I urge you to pay a bit closer HOW IT IS __ respect? Respect is showing ApparenUy, the information was One has to wonder why. The attention to what happens in the Chris Kelby some amount of regard for simply too sensitive to share. Yet, simple answer is that this is not world. If you feel strongly, write others. Respect is not blowing after this refusal to give the big news because events like this your senator or congressman smoke towards other people a when they are walking beside Bosnian government any proof occur all the time. The United and voice your concern. It is only "Cough... hack... gag." It's whatsoever of these men's terror- States is by far the most powerful by speaking out against what we the sound that I, and probably you on campus. Respect is not ist connections, the men were country in the world, and it believe to be wrong that we can many other people make when smoking around entrances to handed over to the Americans, therefore gets what it wants, hope to bring about change. walking through the cloud of buildings and other passages toxic fumes in front of Olscamp where people have no choice Hall. This inescapable tunnel is but to walk Respect is not caused by lines of smokers on throwing cigarette butts any- 5 SECHABA KH0APA both sidesofthefront doors where but in ashtrays. What do I mean by common GRAD STUDENT who seem to enjoy sharing Whats wrong with pornography? their second-hand smoke with sense? Common sense is natu- "People drink before everyone that passes by. While I rally having some good judg- could probably avoid this nui- ment. Most of us already know Research and Personality (April men. There also seems to be a 5, don't they?" how to act with some common GUEST COLUMN sance by crawling the last few 1993), statistical data shows that link between the "disposable feet before entering the build- sense, but some people appar- sexually violent pornography use relationship" philosophy of ing, that is not the kind of thing ently do not have this ability. Meredith Briski was associated directly with both pornography and the divorce I want to have to do when run- Common sense is not lighting lasonSlowbe the likelihood of rape and rate. When the viewer gets bored ning late for a class. Plus, it up a cigarette and holding it at coerced intercourse. People who with one picture, he or she sim- could get kind of messy when your side when you are What's so bad about pornogra- view violent pornography are ply moves onto the next one, it is raining or snowing outside. crammed into a nightclub that more likely to display sexual searching for the pleasure of nov- phy? It's a pleasurable experi- Instead, maybe some of the has 10 times as many people in ence. I'm the only one who aggression. elty. But when that philosophy is people who choose to smoke it as its capacity. With everyone One instance of this recently applied to real life, hearts are knows about it How could it could do so in a manner that being shoulder-to-shoulder appeared in the Milwaukee broken and lives damaged. Fifty- possibly affect anyone other than shows a little more regard for and jumping around intoxicat- me? Journal Sentinel. After being sen- two percent of marriages now those of us who do not enjoy ed, the odds are very good that tenced to 10 years in prison for end in divorce. It is no far stretch Sounds reasonable, until you breathing and smelling like someone around you is going consider the hidden conse- second-degree sexual assault of a to link high divorce rates to the smoke. to get burned. I have experi- child, 45-year-old Ryan effects of pornography. quences behind the pleasurable First of all, I want to make it enced this enough times to nature of pornography. Henderson attributed his actions The consequences of pornog- clear that it is not the intention know that it is not fun, and get- Statistics show that for most to a "sickness" involving pornography are very visible on college RYAN HALFHILL of this column to show support ting holes burned in your raphy and sexual abuse that campuses. It has been estimated for the recently imposed smok- clothes is not very pleasant, people, pornography use starts JUNIOR small but quickly snowballs from developed through the years. by the National Department of ing ban. As gross as I find ciga- either. So please, if you smoke, soft to hard to violent as the This man could no longer satisfy Justice that a university with a rette smoking, I find it much try to use some common viewer must go further and fur- his desire for pleasure with female population of 10,000 may "The Pub should start more disgusting that anyone sense. ther to satisfy his increasing pornography and progressed to experience 350 rapes per year. A serving alcohol at 7 would support a law that tells I am not trying to tell people desires for pleasure. This desire worse and worse offenses. very small percentage of these private businesses what type of they should not be allowed to for pleasure can never be This tendency for men to are ever reported. a.m." atmosphere they need to have. smoke, I'm just asking that they quenched, demanding more become sexually violent is not Thomas Jefferson alluded to If smoking is allowed in a do it in a way that does not the only negative result of severe forms of pornography and the dangers of pursuing pleasure restaurant and I don't like It, harm or bother others Perhaps often leading to sexually aggres- pornography. Many women are when he wrote, "Do not bite at then I am free to make the if smokers would have had a sive behavior. It sounds extreme, offended by pornographic mate- the bait of pleasure, till you know choice not to eat there. more caring attitude all along, but this is reality. rial, claiming that pornography there is no hook beneath it" I'm not asking for more rules there would not be so many In an article in The loumal of degrades and dehumanizes Seen or unseen, which hooks are or regulations, I'm asking that people so angry, and we would women at the cost of pleasing snagging you? people who smoke have some not have a smoking baa

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Iraq wants to resume talks with U.N. www.bgnews.com/world UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iraq is prepared to resume dialogue with the United Nations, but the worid organization did not indicate whether Saddam Hussein's government is willing to discuss the return of U.N. weapons inspectors. Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday there was nothing to talk about unless Iraq agrees to the inspectors' return. WORLD China detains American By loe McDonald was detained in 2000 and He worked in the Chinese power IHC ASSOCIATED PRESS charged with obtaining secret industry and was a consultant to BEIJING — The U.S. govern- documents and paying a foreign firms about power pro- ment has sent China a letter crit- Chinese official $245,000 in jects in China and elsewhere in icizing its treatment of an bribes. Asia. American engineer charged His relative, who asked not to Fong was detained when he with espionage and bribery and be identified, said Randt's letter arrived in Beijing to meet with asking a prompt resolution of protested the length of Fongs officials of an American compa- his case, a relative of the man detention and accused Chinese ny preparing to bid for a Chinese said Tuesday. officials of mistreating him. power project. The Embassy confirmed that Fong, 67, suffers from chest He was one of a series of Ambassador Clark T Randt had pains and high blood pressure Chinese-bom U.S. citizens or contacted the Chinese Foreign and has been deprived of his residents tried last year by China Ministry on behalf of Fong eyeglasses and hearing aid for on security charges. Fuming. But an Embassy much of his time in detention, The State Department has spokesman said he couldn't give his family says. said China violated internation- details. Fong was bom in China and al standards by holding Fong for Fong, of West Orange, N.I., became a U.S. citizen in 1994. months without indicting him.

PROTESTING: Pakistanis gather to protest the kindnapping of Daniel Pearle, an American reporter. Pakistan dose to finding North Korea accuses missing Journal reporter U.S. of plotting war By Kathy Gannon Saeed, one of three men freed arrested three men — identi- By Paul Shin sequences. North Korea is on have stockpiled enough pluto- THE tSSOCIAKD PRESS by India on Dec. 31, 1999 to fied only as Suleiman, Fawad THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the U.S. list of nations that nium to make one or two atom- KARACHI. Pakistan — end a hijacking of an Indian and Adeel — believed to have SEOUL, South Korea — sponsor terrorism. ic bombs, and thousands of Authorities know the identity Airlines flight to Kandahar, sent two e-mails that includ- North Korea accused the Bush's remark was "little tons of chemical and biological of reporter Daniel Pearl's kid- Afghanistan. ed pictures of Pearl. United States on Tuesday of short of declaring a war," said weapons. The United States is nappers and are "very close "The fact is we know who Those e-mails, sent last plotting a war to occupy the the official newspaper of the also concerned about its devel- to resolving the case," a top has done it," Sheikh told The week, are believed lo be the communist state, denouncing North's ruling Workers' Party, opment and export of missiles. police official said Tuesday. Associated Press. He said offi- only genuine communica- President Bush for calling it Rodong Sinmun. The United States keeps Sources said three men had cials are drawing nearer to tions from the kidnappers. part of an "axis of evil" and say- "He openly revealed his dan- 37,000 troops in South Korea been arrested for sending last resolving the kidnapping. The sources spoke on condi- ing it has "unlimited striking gerous design to seize North as a deterrent against North week's e-mails that contained "There are questions tion of anonymity. power" to repel any aggressors. Korea by forces of arms, Korea. photographs of Pearl. which, if I answer, could In the capital Islamabad, In South Korea, President groundlessly linking it with ter- In his first official response Mukhtar Ahmed Sheikh, in affect the case." he added. U.S. Deputy Treasury Kim Dae-jung said his govern- rorism," said the Rodong arti- to Bush's words, the Souths charge of police in Sindh "But it is enough to say that Secretary Kenneth Dam told ment must strive for reconcilia- cle, which was carried by the president called for dialogue province, refused to say who we might conclude the whole reporters Pakistan was con- tion with the North to avoid the North's state-run news agency, with the North. was behind the kidnapping. thing very soon, sooner than ducting a "vigorous" investi- risk of war, and his foreign min- KCNA, and monitored in Seoul. "War should be avoided Pearl, 38, was last seen Ian. 23 you think." gation into the Ian. 23 kid- ister said the South believes the The "option to 'strike' on the under any circumstances, for on his way to meet a Muslim Sheikh said he believed napping, which threatens to United States wants to resolve lips of the U.S. is not its monop- which we must exert our best fundamentalist contact at a Pearl was still alive, adding, cloud President Pervez its disputes with the North oly," the article said. "Our revo- efforts to promote dialogue Karachi restaurant. "there are so many things I Musharraf's visit to through dialogue. lutionary armed forces have and exchanges with North Another senior government cannot talk about." Washington next week. Bush last week labeled North unlimited striking power and Korea," presidential spokes- official, speaking on condi- Although Sheikh gave no Sheikh said Pakistani inves- Korea, Iraq and Iran an "axis of no aggressor ■ against North woman Park Sun-sook quoted tion of anonymity, said the details of any progress, other tigators aided by the FBI have evil," saying they are seeking Korea will go safe no matter Kim as telling a group of United States believes the sources close to the investiga- been working around the weapons of mass destruction where they are on earth." newly appointed Cabinet mastermind was Sheik Omar tion said Karachi police have clock to break the case. and warning they will face con- North Korea is believed to members. JUMP IN LINE Join the Newlove Family! Real World •Undergraduate Housing! •Graduate & Professional Housing! Olscamp Hall 101 •No Parental Guarantee! 8:30-10:00pm •Pets Permitted in Some Rentals! 7-/U 1. Selling your Greek or Leadership Experiences I. Strategies for personal finance & investing Stop by our office for a copy of our 2002-2003 Housing Guides and Insiders' advice for the job search we will go through the brochure with Z./13 you to find you the ideal home! 2, Career Management

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President Bush took a first- He noted the spread of hand look Tuesday at an anthrax via mail last fall early warning network that and said health informa- tracks patients' symptoms tion must be shared more in search of signs of deadly efficiently, in addition to Associated Press Photo diseases. expanding antibiotic and ENRON COLLAPSE: Employee says Enron used workers' benefits. The president stood on vaccine stockpiles, "if stage in front of a row of America is going to be as doctors in white lab coats, safe as it possibly can be." a contrast to the dozens of "We've got to be able to Enron accused uniformed soldiers he talk to each other better," posed with at a Florida air Bush said. "We were able to base on Tuesday when he save lives during the pitched his plan to give the anthrax outbreak, but U.S. military its biggest some infections were iden- of using benefits budget increase in 20 tified too late, and some years. people were too badly ByluanA. lozano things I found." she said. "The Bush, along with Health infected to save. I ask THE ASSOCIATED PRESS general attitude when I would and Human Services Congress to support me on HOUSTON — A former spending this money." bring these items to my supervi- Secretary Tommy Enron Corp. worker is accusing sors' attention was that's the Thompson and Homeland Before the speech, Bush the company of cutting checks went to a lab and peered way we've done it. Leave it Security Director Tom from an employee benefits there." Ridge, came to the through a microscope at a account for payments that were University of Pittsburgh sample of anthrax spores. Hosea's allegations were unrelated to benefits and lacked reported in an interview Medical Center to see the Dr. A. William Pasculle, proper approval. director of clinical micro- Monday with CBS Evening Real Time Outbreak and Robin Hosea, an accountant News. Enron spokeswoman Disease Surveillance pro- biology, assured Bush that with Enron's benefits depart- Karen Denne said the company ject, which gathers and the spores he saw were a Associated Press Photo ment from August 2000 until first heard of them then. analyzes clinical informa- harmless strain used to she was laid off in December, PEERING: President Bush looks at anthrax spores in Pittsburgh, Pa. vaccinate cattle. "We're looking into it," Denne tion on 1,000 patients at 17 said at a news conference said. Tuesday that she began investi- Randy McClanahan, Hosea's gating accounting discrepancies attorney, said his client has doc- in January 2001. uments to back up her story and Hosea said she noticed items they have been made available were being paid from the bene- to authorities, including the FBI fits account that were outside and the Securities and Exchange Security concerns in Salt Lake her department's scope and Commission. He did not pro- without its approval. vide copies to reporters Tiaesday. ByrmDariwt restrictions escorted one of the them." "We just can't take any Hosea said she saw thou- "This is one piece of a very THE ASSOCIATED PRESS planes to the ground over the The FAA began restricting chances," Fergus said. sands of these entries in the complicated puzzle," said SALT LAKE CITY — About a weekend. airspace over the Olympic vil- The restrictions were pub- accounting system that totaled McClanahan, who also repre- dozen small planes violated the "Two guys jumped out and lage on Jan. 25, barring every- lished in notices called about $15 million at the end of sents the Severed Enron restricted airspace over the had quite the experience meet- thing from planes to hot air NOTAMs that are supposedly 2000. She could not say, howev- Employees Coalition, a group of Olympic Village the first week it ing security," Fergus said balloons from flying within a 3- required reading for pilots. er, how many years back the about 400 ex-Enron workers was in effect, and Black Hawk Tuesday. mile radius of the area. The initial airspace restric- entries were dated. She said she who have sued the company. helicopters scrambled to escort Secret Service spokesman Fergus said the FAA is tions are part of a complex net- saw only four checks, which at Hosea is among them. one of them to the ground. Mark Connolly said there have putting pilots on notice that work of security precautions the most totaled $20,000. She said because of the The violations illustrate the been about a dozen violations violations of the 45-mile air- designed to protect Olympic One check for $5,000 was uneasiness she felt and the difficulty of making all pilots of the airspace above the area space will not be tolerated once sites from possible aerial approved by Enron's legal response of her superiors, she aware of the restrictions, which housing Olympic athletes, but they go into effect Friday. attack. department and used to pay for decided to have knee surgery in will be broadened Friday to only one plane that had to be Pilots could face heavy fines, They include everything consulting fees for friends of May 2001 and take a medical include all airspace within 45 escorted to the ground. revocation of their licenses, from airspace restrictions to some company executives, leave of absence. She was still on miles of the Salt Lake "They all appear to be inad- and potentially dangerous barring all flights in and out of Hosea said. She could not leave when she was among International Airport. vertent," Connolly said. "Either encounters with U.S. Customs Salt Lake City for four-hour remember to whom the other 4,500 workers Enron laid off FAA spokesman Mike Fergus the pilots didn't know about the and military aircraft patrolling periods during the opening three checks were written. Dec. 3, a day after the company said helicopters enforcing the restrictions or didn't read about the restricted airspace. and closing ceremonies. "I was uneasy with these declared bankruptcy.

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"If Ohio's going to be re-election campaign. dents to attend college. gered West Indian manatees that the success that we know and spent nine months at the Republican leaders offered The centerpiece of Taft's Columbus Zoo were returned general support for the gover- address was his high-tech fund- want to see Ohio be in the future, Tuesday to the wild in Florida. nor's plan, outlined in Taffs State ing plan, dubbed the "Third this is exactly the type of start Brooks and Trident were of the State address, while Frontier Project" after Ohio's that we need to have." released into Biscayne Bay in Democrats panned it as too little successful role exploring two Rep. Dean DePiero of Parma, Miami. too late. earlier frontiers — the wilder- the top-ranking House The manatees were brought to The 34-minute speech, inter- ness and the industrial revolu- Democrat, called the plan full of the zoo in this Columbus suburb rupted by applause 24 times, tion. "warmed over ideas." March 6 as part of the U.S. Fish including seven standing ova- "Thousands of Ohioans are and Wildlife Service's rehabilita- "If we had done it three years tions, began and ended with ref- now exploring the next frontier, tion and recovery program. erences to the Sept. 11 terrorist ago, we might not be in the situ- The two were sent to SeaWorld in space, medicine, technology, ation we are now," he said. attacks. information and communica- Orlando on Dec 13. They had "When I took office the econ- Tim Hagan, the Democratic tions," Taft said. "But we're not come to Columbus via SeaWorld, omy was strong, employment candidate for governor, said Taft one of seven critical care facilities moving fast enough to keep gave a re-election speech with was plentiful, the state budget pace with our competitors or for manatees in Florida. little focus on problems in the was stable and we were a nation replace jobs lost to productivity." Brooks, 2, was found in April at peace," Taft said in the noon state. "The proof is in what he's The state has already commit- 1999 near docks about 50 miles address. "How times have south of Daytona Beach, Fla. ted $500 million of the state's done, not in what he says he's changed." going to do," Hagan said, adding When the orphaned calf arrived at The longest ovation, 57 sec- tobacco settlement dollars to the zoo, he was 7 feet long and biomedica) research. Taft pro- Ohio's rate of job creation has weighed 550 pounds. He is now 8 onds, honored Ohioans who lagged behind the national aver- have died in the war against ter- posed using an additional $500 feet, 6 inches long and weighs age for six years. rorism or who are serving in the million in state construction more than 800 pounds. dollars, asking voters for author- Taft also prodded Senate Trident, 3, was found in military or helped in New York following the attacks. Several ity to borrow $500 million next Republicans to pass his bill pro- February 2000 about 60 miles year to recruit top university viding prescription drug dis- north of Palm Beach, Fla. He was rescue workers and military offi- suffering from frostbite because cers were in the gallery, includ- researchers and borrow an addi- counts to senior citizens and the he didn't migrate to warmer ing Sgt. Temple Jefferson, a tional $100 million to target disabled through Ohio's Golden waters. member of the Ohio National industries with high-growth Buckeye Card. Trident was also 7 feet long Guard providing security at Port potential. House Republicans, who when he arrived and weighed 600 Columbus International Airport. Senate President Richard passed the bill in lune, gave Taft's pounds. He is now more than 7 Taft drew attention to educa- Bnan, a Cincinnati Republican, comment a standing ovation, said there's always a concern feet, 6 inches long and weighs tion by focusing on the state's while many Senate Republicans more than 800 pounds. about using too much construc- spending on schools, including stayed in their seats. It is the second time the zoo has $2 million spent daily on school tion money, much of which gen- toocWad Piwtrt i returned a manatee to the wild. In erally goes to projects in law- Although Taft asked the construction this year. STATING HIS AIM: Ohio Gov. Bob Taft linnishes his State of the February 2000, Comet, an makers' districts. Senate to pass the plan by He promoted academic excel- State speech to a joint session of the Ohio House and Senate at the orphaned manatee, was released lence by highlighting the He also questioned how new month's end, Finan said that was Statehouse in Columbus yesterday. State President Richard Finan is at Blue Springs State Park in accomplishments of Fairland Taft's proposal was. unlikely because of several ques- left and House Majority Leader Larry Householder is at right. Florida school district in southern Ohio, "I'm not sure we haven't been tions about its cost.

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"We were able to base on Tuesday when he save lives during the pitched his plan to give the anthrax outbreak, but U.S. military its biggest some infections were iden- of using benefits budget increase in 20 tified too late, and some years. people were too badly By Juan*, lozano things [ found," she said. "The Bush, along with Health infected to save. 1 ask IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS general attitude when I would and Human Services Congress to support me on HOUSTON — A former bring these items to my supervi- Secretary Tommy spending this money." Enron Corp. worker is accusing sors' attention was that's the Thompson and Homeland Before the speech, Bush the company of cutting checks way we've done it. Leave it Security Director Tom went to a lab and peered from an employee benefits there." Ridge, came to the through a microscope at a University of Pittsburgh sample of anthrax spores. account for payments that were Hosea's allegations were unrelated to benefits and lacked reported in an interview Medical Center to see the Dr. A. William Pasculle, proper approval. Real Time Outbreak and director of clinical micro- Monday with CBS Evening Robin Hosea, an accountant News. Enron spokeswoman Disease Surveillance pro- biology, assured Bush that with Enron's benefits depart- Karen Denne said the company /r^% iiiiimi * ject, which gathers and the spores he saw were a Associated Press Photo ment from August 2000 until first heard of them then. analyzes clinical informa- harmless strain used to she was laid off in December, "We're looking into it," Denne PEERING: President Bush looks at anthrax spores in Pittsburgh, Pa. tion on 1,000 patients at 17 vaccinate cattle. said at a news conference said. Tuesday that she began investi- Randy McClanahan, Hosea's gating accounting discrepancies attorney, said his client has doc- in January 2001. uments to back up her story and Hosea said she noticed items they have been made available were being paid from the bene- to authorities, including the FBI fits account that were outside and the Securities and Exchange Security concerns in Salt Lake her department's scope and Commission. He did not pro- without its approval. vide copies to reporters Tuesday. ByltaOaNbw. restrictions escorted one of the them." "We just can't take any' Hosea said she saw thou- "This is one piece of a very IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS planes to the ground over the The FAA began restricting chances," Fergus said. sands of these entries in the complicated puzzle," said SALT LAKE CITY — About a weekend. airspace over the Olympic vil- The restrictions were pub- accounting system that totaled McClanahan, who also repre- dozen small planes violated the "Two guys jumped out and lage on Ian. 25, barring every- lished in notices called about $15 million at the end of sents the Severed Enron restricted airspace over the had quite the experience meet- thing from planes to hot air NOTAMs that are supposedly 2000. She could not say, howev- Employees Coalition, a group of Olympic Village the first week it ing security," Fergus said balloons from flying within a 3- required reading for pilots. er, how many years back the about 400 ex-Enron workers was in effect, and Black Hawk Tuesday. mile radius of the area The initial airspace restric- entries were dated. She said she who have sued the company. helicopters scrambled to escort Secret Service spokesman Fergus said the FAA is tions are part of a complex net- saw only four checks, which at Hosea is among them. one of them to the ground. Mark Connolly said there have putting pilots on notice that work of security precautions the most totaled $20,000. She said because of the The violations illustrate the been about a dozen violations violations of the 45-mile air- designed to protect Olympic One check for $5,000 was uneasiness she felt and the difficulty of making all pilots of the airspace above the area space will not be tolerated once sites from possible aerial approved by Enron's legal response of her superiors, she aware of the restrictions, which housing Olympic athletes, but they go into effect Friday. attack. department and used to pay for decided to have knee surgery in will be broadened Friday to only one plane that had to be Pilots could face heavy fines, They include everything consulting fees for friends of May 2001 and take a medical include all airspace within 45 escorted to the ground. revocation of their licenses, from airspace restrictions to some company executives, leave of absence. She was still on miles of the Salt Lake "They all appear to be inad- and potentially dangerous barring all flights in and out of Hosea said. She could not leave when she was among International Airport. vertent." Connolly said. "Either encounters with U.S. Customs Salt Lake City for four-hour remember to whom the other 4,500 workers Enron laid off FAA spokesman Mike Fergus the pilots didn't know about the and military aircraft patrolling periods during the opening three checks were written. Dec. 3, a day after the company said helicopters enforcing the restrictions or didn't read about the restricted airspace. and closing ceremonies. "I was uneasy with these declared bankruptcy.

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Ohio spend $1.6 billion over 10 Taft also announced a plan to House Speaker Larry Florida wild years to boost research and spend $2 million to help double Householder, a Glenford THE ASSOCIATED PRESS attract high-tech jobs in a the number of programs speech that set the stage for his Republican, offered a warmer POWELL Ohio — TWo endan- encouraging high school stu- reception. "If Ohio's going to be re-election campaign. dents to attend college. gered YSfest Indian manatees thai the success that we know and spent nine months at the Republican leaders offered The centerpiece of Taft's Columbus Zoo were returned general support for the gover- address was his high-tech fund- want to see Ohio be in the future, Tuesday to the wild in Florida. nor's plan, outlined in Taft's State ing plan, dubbed the "Third this is exactly the type of start Brooks and Trident were of the State address, while Frontier Project" after Ohio's that we need to have." released into Biscayne Bay in Democrats panned it as too little successful role exploring two Rep. Dean DePiero of Parma, Miami. too late. earlier frontiers — the wilder- the top-ranking House The manatees were brought to The 34-minute speech, inter- ness and the industrial revolu- Democrat, called the plan full of the zoo in this Columbus suburb rupted by applause 24 times, tion. "warmed over ideas." March 6 as part of the U.S. Fish including seven standing ova- "Thousands of Ohioans are and Wildlife Services rehabilita- "If we had done it three years tions, began and ended with ref- now exploring the next frontier, tion and recovery program. erences to the Sept. 11 terrorist ago, we might not be in the situ- The two were sent to SeaWbrld in space, medicine, technology, ation we are now," he said. attacks. information and communica- Orlando on Dec 13. They had "When I took office the econ- Tim Hagan, the Democratic tions," Taft said. "But we're not come to Columbus via SeaWbrld, omy was strong, employment candidate for governor, said Taft moving fast enough to keep one of seven critical care facilities was plentiful, the state budget gave a re-election speech with pace with our competitors or for manatees in Florida. was stable and we were a nation little focus on problems in the replace jobs lost to productivity." Brooks, 2, was found in April at peace," Taft said in the noon state. "The proof is in what he's 1999 near docks about 50 miles The state has already commit- address. "How times have done, not in what he says he's south of Daytona Beach, Fla. changed." ted $500 million of the state's When the orphaned calf arrived at tobacco settlement dollars to going to do," Hagan said, adding The longest ovation, 57 sec- the zoo, he was 7 feet long and biomedical research. Taft pro- Ohio's rate of job creation has weighed 550 pounds. He is now 8 onds, honored Ohioans who lagged behind the national aver- have died in the war against ter- posed using an additional $500 feet, 6 inches long and weighs age for six years. rorism or who are serving in the million in state construction more than 800 pounds. dollars, asking voters for author- Taft also prodded Senate Trident, 3, was found in military or helped in New York following the attacks. Several ity to borrow $500 million next Republicans to pass his bill pro- February 2000 about 60 miles year to recruit top university north of Palm Beach, Fla. He was rescue workers and military offi- viding prescription drug dis- researchers and borrow an addi - suffering from frostbite because cers were in the gallery, includ- counts to senior citizens and the he didn't migrate to warmer ing Sgt. Temple Jefferson, a tional $100 million to target disabled through Ohio's Golden waters. member of the Ohio National industries with high-growth Buckeye Card. Trident was also 7 feet long Guard providing security at Port potential. House Republicans, who when he arrived and weighed 600 Columbus International Airport. Senate President Richard passed the bill in June, gave Taft's Finan, a Cincinnati Republican, pounds. He is now more than 7 Taft drew attention to educa- comment a standing ovation, feet, 6 inches long and weighs said there's always a concern tion by focusing on the state's while many Senate Republicans more than 800 pounds. spending on schools, including about using too much construc- stayed in their seats. It is the second time the zoo has $2 million spent daily on school tion money, much of which gen- Associated Preurti i returned a manatee to the wild. In erally goes to projects in law- Although Taft asked the construction this year. STATING HIS AIM: Ohio Gov. Bob Taft f inrushes his State of the February 2000, Comet, an He promoted academic excel- makers' districts. Senate to pass the plan by State speech to a joint session of the Ohio House and Senate at the orphaned manatee, was released lence by highlighting the He also questioned how new month's end, Finan said that was Statehouse in Columbus yesterday. State President Richard Finan is at Blue Springs State Park in accomplishments of Fairland Taft's proposal was. unlikely because of several ques- Florida school district in southern Ohio, "I'm not sure we haven't been tions about its cost. left and House Majority Leader Larry Householder is at right.

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behind victory at By Hal Bock Buffalo Saturday night. 1HE ASSOCIATED PRESS As usual, the NFIi Pro She also led four Bowl rosters are a work in Falcon double-digit progress, changing as players weigh the benefits of a week scorers with 13 points in Hawaii against a week of in their loss to Kent healing from the long season. So far, well over a dozen have State (Jan. 23). chosen healing. One chose marriage. Matt Birks wedding is set for Friday, and the Minnesota Vikings center decided that would take precedence over playing in Saturday's game His roster spot was turned over to leremy Newberry of the San Francisco 49ers. Birk had perhaps the most unique and best excuse for missing the game. Other more traditional alibis came straight from clubs' training rooms. A banged-up knee kept Kansas City tight end Tony Gonzalez home. Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre sent his regrets because of a combination of stomach and back aches. Any resemblance between PAUL BIZZARRO, MEN'S the AFC and NFC rosters at game time on Saturday and SWIMMING the ones assembled last He had two in-season File Photo month is purely coincidental. personal best times at LAYUP: Bowling Green's Sakima Smith drives to the basket against Wisconson-Milwaukee on December 8, 2001. In the aftermath of their Super Bowl loss to New their meet against Ohio England, two St. Louis Rams University and Miami. players pulled out of the game Tuesday. Wide receiver He placed third in the Isaac Bruce and tackle 1650 yard freestyle Orlando Pace are staying Falcons clipped in OT home Originally, loe Horn of (16:51.71) and fourth in New Orleans was named to the 200yard backstroke By lason A. Dixon Wenzel scored two of her team- seconds on the clock, and as Schuka), and you couldn't ask replace Bruce, but he was THE ac NEWS high 20 points, followed by Austin began to penetrate she for more". also unable to play and the (1:57.81). Some say that good things Dana Western Schuka's basket kicked the ball out to Westem- Themissalthecndof regula- spot went to Torry Holt of St. come to those whose wait, that gave BG a 51-50 lead at the Schuka. who's 3-point attempt tion would prove to be costly, as I uuis. Tra Thomas of winch may be the reason why 8:51 mark. went off the front of the rim. Lori Moorman's 22nd point Philadelphia takes Pace's the Ohio Bobcats Utilized a late A bucket by Lindsay Austin Greich scrambled to get die ball began the scoring in the extra place. second-hall urge and overtime and a 3-pointer by Wenzel gave in the paint and heaved a des- session. The Bobcats would The replacements missed to upend the women's basket the Falcons a 56-50 lead that peration shot that missed as exercise their lead with timely the Super Bowl but they're ball team, 78-69. was part of a 9-0 run. But as time expired. free throw shooting, while hold- still in for some bigtime fun. Why The Falcons 38-29 lead at time wound down in regulation Although, the Falcons ended ing the Falcons to only three Nobody throws a bener parry halftime did little to faze the the Bobcats seemingly coun- up taken a three-point shot with points in overtime providing the than the NFL, and the league Bobcats as ihey began 11 tered with the patience they the game all even at 66, head final margin of victory for Ohio. is dedicated to making the Anderson ond half on an 18-9 run capped exuded the entire game, pulling coach Curt Miller felt that he It appeared that BG had the fto Bowl an appealing climax off by the Bobcats' Andrea to within two at 65-63. needed to give his senior a Bobcats number during the to the season instead of an lohnson, who drew Ohio even I hen with 1:03 remaining in chance to win the game. opening half, because they All-Star afterthought. at 47-47 with I IKK left In the the game Kim Greich, who "It was a tough call to make allowed one player to reach The game package has Arena game Candace Bates, who Bcored 12 first-half points, was having only 14 seconds with double-figures, while limiting been upgraded to make the added IS points, hit a 3-poinler sent to the line where she split, this team, because we pride Ohio to just 32 percent shooting trek to Hawaii more appeal- lead giving the Falcons a 66-63 lead ourselves on being a team", from the field. ing for players and coaches anymore? The three-point margin was and Ohio a chance to tie the Miller said. "On the other side of It was clear that the second - worn out from the grind of the first lead lor the Bobcats baUgame. With 22 seconds, things, when Ohio really need- half was a different story for BG, regular season and playoffs. since the opening minutes of Ohio's Cathy Szall connected on ed a basket they went to one of but Miller felt very pleased with Now the deal includes two the first-hall However, the a three-point play that tied the their seniors. We had many the effort his team put forth in first-class tickets instead of NICKHURM Falcons wasted little time game up 66-66. After a timeout options, and ironically we got a one, top-flight hotel accom- No Hum, no foul regaining the lead as Stcfanie the Falcon's were left with 14.5 shot from our senior (Westem- WOMEN, PAGE 10 BOWL, PAGE 10 How much a month would ii < OS) to rent Anderson Anna, Mr. KrebsJ I Bgure if all the rumors are true that the basketball programs may move to move into a brand Omplex on the south side Falcons to play Ohio at I il 1 toy t Perry Stadium in the next couple years, I could stick around Bowling Green for a little longer, and my roommates and I Anderson Arena tonight could make Anderson Arena our ultimate bachelor pad. Maybe By Erik Cassano Falcons a leg up on a tiebreak if the (Keith) McLeod and (Len) Matcla," the Sideline Squad could move THE BG NEWS in with us as well. It is rather spa- teams finish the regular season he said. "This is a team that plays Kent Slate's basketball team deadlocked. BG's regular season really well at home. We won at We could work out deals so I'll appears to be running away with finale is at Ohio March 2. Marshall, and hopefully we can go out of town during volleyball the Mid American Conference's The Bobcats have a trio of carry that momentum into and gymnastics functions, and Easlern Division. The Golden juniors averging double-figure Bowling Green." I'll rid the new composite floor of Flashes have a three game lead points per game. Six-foot-seven Ohio defeated Marshall 94-78 week-old pizza boxes for other and a 10-1 conference record. With forward Brandon Hunter is nearly Saturday despite not having University functions. I pay less than 10 regular season games averaging a double-double. He is Hunter, who was serving a one- $168.75 a month at Greenbriar, left, that makes it quite difficult for his team's leading scorer at 17.8 game suspension. but III go up to $250 plus electric any team to catch them. points per game and the team's "I think that game proved we're if you're willing Do we have a It doesn't make the stretch run a leading rebt Hinder at 9.4 per game. more than just Brandon Hunter," deal? wash for the rest of the division, Sonny lohnson, a 6' 5" foward, is O'Shea said. Esterkamp picked up If we do, that would be great. however. Second place will be on averaging 16.2 points per game the slack for Hunter, finishing with Maybe "MTV Cribs'* could come the line tonight as Bowling Green Ohio's best all-around player has 29 points. to the place, and I'd show them. hosts Ohio at Anderson Arena. Tip- a local connection. Steve On BG's end, this is the next in a It's a shame and all that the bas- off is at 7 p.m. The game could be Esterkamp, brother of former series of important games down ketball team might be leaving critical in jockeying for MAC Falcon Dave Esterkamp, is the the stretch. After all, Anderson is considered Tournament seeding. Right now, team's third-leading scorer at 14.2 "It means a lot to us, not just the the best arena to play at in the Ohio and Bowling Green are the points per game. He leads the game, but for the race," BG guard Mid-American Conference. I conference's third and fourth seeds team in assists (37), steals (381, field Cory Ryan said. "We need to get don't think I've ever seen an respectively. goal percentage (.541) and free- back to playing like we used to." m with such a home-team Heading into tonight, Ohio is in throw percentage (.829). Ryan said in order to beat Ohio, advantage like Anderson. It second place, one game ahead of Tonight will be the first trip to BG BG will need to play good defense seems after every game, oppos- die Falcons with a 7-3 conference for first-year Ohio coach Tim on the entire team, not just the ChntfclmHrBGNem record. B(, is 8-4 in the MAC fol- O'Shea. best players. lowing Monday's loss at Kent State. "When you talk about Bowling GOING UP STRONG: BG forward Brent Klassen goes hard ARENA, PAGE 10 ♦n thp hnnn in a rarpnt oamp aaainst Miami WWW3GNEWS.COM SPORTS Wednesday, February 6,2002 9 Contracts extended for MLB By Ronald Blum beer vendors and someone to run the As recently as last THE ASSOCIATED other workers. It's sad Expos this year and the week, Selig had vowed PRESS that they could lose team would then to press on, saying the NEW YORK — their jobs." either be eliminated or elimination of teams Baseball backed down Owners voted Nov. 6 moved, perhaps to was needed to stem Tuesday from elimi- to eliminate two teams Washington. industry losses, which nating the Minnesota but did not specify The attempt to elim- he claims totaled hun- Twins and Montreal which ones. Their inate the Twins could dreds of millions of Expos this season, but labor negotiators later wind up resulting in dollars last year. His commissioner Bud told the players' asso- government funding announcement came Selig still vowed to ciation the Twins and for a new ballpark in just nine days before shrink the major Expos.were targeted. Minnesota, which the start of spring leagues by 2003. Montreal, which would ensure the training. Stung by a streak of joined the major team's longterm sur- "Contraction was an legal losses, Selig leagues in 1969, is like- vival. Selig could then initiative of the 30 admitted defeat for ly to exist for only more turn to other candi- clubs and continues to contraction in 2002. A season. The Expos dates for contraction, be wholly supported day earlier, the have drawn few fans in such as Tampa Bay, Minnesota Supreme recent years and Miami, Oakland and by that group," he said. Court refused to hear owner Jeffrey Loria is in Anaheim. "The clubs recognize an appeal to lift the the process of selling "While the clubs that our current eco- injunction that forces the franchise to the would have preferred nomic circumstance the Twins to honor its other teams for $120 to contract for 2002 make contraction 2002 lease at the million. Loria also is and begin addressing absolutely inevitable, Metrodome. buying the Florida the economic issues as certain franchises "I couldn't really rest Marlins from John immediately, events simply cannot com- in peace. Now I can," Henry for $158.5 mil- outside of our direct pete and cannot gen- Twins outfielder Torii lion, and deals are like- control, including yes- Hunter said. "It's the ly to be approved by terday's court decision erate enough revenues front office people who major league owners in Minnesota, have to survive. Quite a few needed to know in on Reb. 12. required us to move of our clubs advocate case they had to find The commissioner's the date of contraction contraction by as other jobs. And the office will appoint to 2003," Selig said. many as four clubs." Astros try Patriots return to distance home to parade ballpark By lay Lindsay defensive back Lawyer IHE ASSOCAITE0 PRESS Milloy told the crowd packed BOSTON — The New shoulder-to-shoulder in City fom Enron England Patriots were dis- Hall Plaza By Pam Easton missed as mediocre, called "They labeled us under- IHE ASSOCIAtED PRESS lucky when they moved dogs, they gave us no HOUSTON — The Houston through the playoffs, and respect. We've got our respect Astros don't want the name seen as sacrificial lambs in now, right?" he said, before "Enron Held" atop their 2-year- the Super Bowl. leading the crowd in a chant old ballpark. On Tuesday, the Patriots of "We're No. 1!" "Thousands of people who were simply Super Bowl Coach Bill Belichick have been adversely affected by champions to the estimated remembered the season's the Enron collapse are being 1.2 million fans who packed start six months ago at train- reminded on a daily basis of this the streets of Boston and City ing camp, when few thought continuing tragedy," attorneys Hall Plaza they had a shot at a title. The players took the "It's been a long voyage for Astros owner Drayton lem IreWno 3G Nws McLane wrote in a motion filed chance to revel in their 20-17 and a long journey," he said. Tuesday with the New York court win over the heavily favored "We took the last step of the TAKE YOUR MARK; A Falcon swimmer prepares to take off on the block. The Bowling Gteen men's and overseeing Enron's bankruptcy. St. IJOUIS Rams and insisted way Sunday night, and I feel women's swimming and diving squads fell to Miami and Ohio last weekend at Cooper Pool. The men The team wants the bankrupt- there was nothing improba- like our journey's complete lost 178-65 to Miami and 166-77 to Ohio. The women lost 196-47 to Miami and 191.5-51.5 to Ohio. cy court to force Enron to make a ble about it, even though now." decision on whether to honor the they were underdogs in The last time Boston 30-year, $100 million naming every postseason game. sports fans had a chance to rights agreement signed in 1999. "Wc kept our mouths shut celebrate a title at City Hall "The Enron logo displayed on and got the job done when was 1986, when Larry Bird the Stadium wrongly suggests to nobody gave us a chance in and die Celtics won lire NBA Check out the BG News Website at the public that the Astros are hell of doing it," said wide championship. The dty was associated with the alleged bad receiver Troy Brown, as he so desperate for a winner it business practices of Enron," the held the Super Bowl trophy held a rally for Colorado's www.bgnews.com motion states. "As it stands, the aloft. Stanley Cup title last year Houston Astros arguably are "City of Boston, it's been a because former Bruin Ray viewed as Enron's team." long time coming, huh?" Bourque finally got his ring.

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What would happen if it overtime Charles Woodson, out with a bad wasnt? than old, rickety Anderson. around the island. toe. Brown got the call earlier in WOMEN. FROM PAGE 8 What if the new 'House that How could you market MEN, FROM PAGE 8 That made no difference to human, as a fill-in for Denver's Roared' only meowed? If you Anderson Arena to a recruit? It's the defeat Philadelphia comerback Troy Rod Smith, who is nursing a bad built it too big, it could happen. only one of the greatest specta- "It's not just shutting two Vincent, hobbling around on a ankle. "I think this was a great col- I've been to a couple of games cles in college basketball when lege game. It wasn't necessar- players down," he said. "We sore hamstring. He was replaced Other replacement parts the crowd goes wild and the need to shut their whole team Tuesday by Champ Bailey of the at the Convo down at Ohio ily a fan's game, and there include Cincinnati running back University. They could fill 8,000 Sideline Squad is doing cart- down on defense. We have to Washington Redskins. Corey Dillon for Pittsburgh's were lots of fouls,'' Miller said. people in their Arena, and it wheels next to opposing play- "I enjoyed coaching in it, but not let them do what they Vincent's injury and the addi- Jerome Bettis, Pittsburgh wide would still look like a small ers. Why wouldrrt a kid out of want to da tion of Thomas left the Eagles' receiver Hines Ward for the big thing was that Ohio crowd for the 13,000 seat place. high school want to play at a was 3-0 in overtime games "We need to look at what representation at a league-high Jacksonville's Jimmy Smith, 1 would be totally satisfied with place that is considered as the we did wrong Monday night seven players. Two other Eagles, prior to this one. They had the Dallas linebacker Dexter Coakley my 5,000 seat apartment. 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Page2 Greek Service Wednesday February 6,2002 MM Wiles anticipates help from DM

By JeMiea S turkey "My record for days in the hos- see it as an excellent opportuni- Gavel guest reporter pital is 30. but this last time I ty to help the cause." Mrs. Wiles came close to beating it: I was in said. Alex Wiles appears to be just for 17 days." Some families, however, are like every other nine-year-old It was during many visits to not as eager to participate in the boy. He loves sports, plays the Saint Vincent's that Alex and Marathon. piano, watches television and his family learned about the "Sometimes families, especial- enjoys reading Harry Potter benefits that the University's ly the fathers, are apprehensive books. Just by looking at him. Dance Marathon offers to Saint at first about participating, until you would never be able to Vincent's and the Children's they see the good that comes guess that Alex is one of the Miracle Network. from it." Daniels said. many kids benefiting from this "We were made aware of the Alex is especially looking for- year's Dance Marathon. Children's Miracle Network ward to the Marathon because For the Wiles family, the long when Alex had his transplant," it's a chance to play. battle with Alex's health started Mr. Wiles said "We have wit- "I don't like spaghetti though, about seven years ago. When nessed the benefits of it and the so one thing I'm definitely not Alex was two years old, his par- Dance Marathon through the looking forward to is the ents, Jerry and Mary Lou Wiles, advantages Alex receives when spaghetti dinner." Alex said. found out that their son suf- he is at Saint V's Alex has Like any cancer patient. Alex fered from an e-coli infection always had a television and has his good days and his bad. that had destroyed his kidneys. games in his room and the great "He seems to have lost a lot of Because of this, Alex had to playroom at the hospital is also energy in the past year," his undergo a kidney transplant. a benefit of the money raised mother said. "It has gotten bet It was during his transplant from Dance Marathon." ter since he has started his med- that Alex acquired a virus According to Lea Daniels, ication though." known as Epstein-Barr. family relations chair for the One of the downsides of the "We believe that the virus, University's Dance Marathon, lymphoma is that Alex tires combined with one of his anti- families are chosen to be part of more easily than he normally rejection medications, caused the marathon according to a would. This is partially due to Alex to develop the disease," very strict set of criteria. the fact that the Epstein-Barr Mr. Wiles said. "Families arc chosen based on virus that is believed to have The disease that he is speak- their financial stability, security contributed to the development STILL SMILING: Alec Wiles hm suytd ponilw Uxa«houi hB tank with PTLD Wite ing , of is Post-Transplant and how long they have been of Alex's lymphoma is also B one ol Ihr Chlldrms Mine* Nnwxk kkfe thx will btntfll from Ihr Marathon ki Match Lymphoproliferative Disease, or part of the hospital," Daniels linked to the mono virus, of said. "The Wiles are a good which the main side effects are PTLD. The PTLD disease then knew why I got to wear a that are going through similar example of the type of family loss of energy and fatigue. led to a type of Non-Hodgkin's Halloween mask to class," Alex situations, especially other fam- chosen to be a part of the Having the illness has limited Lymphoma known as Burkitt's said. "The class said it was ilies from the Bowling Green Marathon." Alex's ability to do many things Lymphoma, the cancer for because they wouldn't get my area." Mr. Wiles said. In total, 25 to 30 families will that kids his age enjoy, but he which Alex is now being treat- germs!" The Wiles moved to Bowling participate in the University's handles it well. "He can't always ed. Even though he cannot Green in June 2001 from Old Dance Marathon. F.ach come go outside and play anymore Alex receives a shot once a attend school regularly. Alex Fort. Ohio. They decided to from very diverse backgrounds like he'd like to." Mrs. Wiles week to help boost his red blood manages to stay caught up with move here so that Mr. Wiles, a and have children with many said. cell level, and will soon have a his work and is even ahead in pastor, would have the opportu- different illnesses. CAT Scan done to find out if Alex, however, does not see some of his classes. nity to develop his church, the Mefty Lechman, director of lymphoma as the reason why he chemotherapy is the next step "I'm always doing home- Turning Point Community the Children's Miracle Network, cannot play as often as he in his treatment. work." he said. Soon the family Church. is among those who choose the would like "I can't go out and Alex also has a device called a will have a tutor coming to the Despite the lymphoma. hos- families for Dance Marathon. It play because I'm always doing port, which he has cleverly house to help Alex with his pital visits and treatments. Alex was Lechman who asked the homework," he said. nicknamed "Harry Porter." A studies. is more concerned right now Wiles to participate in this Alex attended fourth grade at port is a small plastic or metal The Wiles family has had a lot about when he is going to be year's Marathon. container surgically placed Conneaut Elementary School of support during Alex's ordeal. able to see the new "Harry "Mefty called us one day and under the skin and attached to a for the first eight weeks of the "My third grade class sent lots Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." started to tell us about the central venous catheter inside year, but after being diagnosed of cards, and my class this year "We'll go once the crowds in marathon," Mrs. Wiles said. with lymphoma. he had to stay the body. Blood and fluids can made a video for me." Alex said. the theaters die down," Mr "She asked us if we'd be inter- home from school. enter or leave the body through "They were trying to tell jokes Wiles said. "We don't want to ested in taking part in it, since "I can't go to school because 1 the port using a special needle. to cheer me up. but half of them take any risks." we were aware of the Dance Although having lymphoma can't get the other kid's germs," weren't finished." While some activities that Marathon through Children's requires that Alex constantly he explained. "But that doesn't The Wiles are also looking for- Alex once did without a second Miracle Network and just from really bother me all the time." travel back and forth to the hos- ward to the additional support thought now need to be put on living in Bowling Green. We Alex does go in and visit his pital to see doctors and receive Alex will receive at Dance hold, like going to see a movie, thought it would be good to get class occasionally, wearing a various treatments, he main- Marathon and are excited to for example. Alex is handling Alex involved with it." mask to protect him against the tains a positive attitude and meet other Bowling Green resi- having lymphoma quite well. even jokes around about it. Alex and his family are excit- germs. dents participating in the event. "He's a tough kid." Mr. Wiles ed for March's Marathon. "The last time we thought I'd "My teacher joked around 'We are hoping to make a said. "We know that he'll get "We are excited because we and asked the class if anyone break my record." Alex said. connection with other families through this. Wednesday Februaiy 6.2002 Greeks Speak Page 3

STAFFEDITORIAL Local African-American 210 Wast HaN Phone: (419)372-2440 Fax: (419)372-0202 gavel#listproc.b9su.edu www.bgsu.edu/offices/ heroes should be recognized sa/pub/gavel African-American accomplishments more than month-long fad

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Throughout February tele- for Toledo-area children and The Phi Beta Sigma fraternity do it all year long. MELISSA KIMBLER vision specials on managed the "Ivy Academy." an camped outside the Education It is appropriate that we desig- African-American heroes after-school mentoring program Building for four days in cold nate a month to remember the ASSISTANT EDITOR appear on every network. Events Men In Alpha Phi Alpha hosted October Their Project Sleep cam- difference African-American lead- NIK I SAMS are held in the name of Martin a week of philanthropic events In paign raised funds for The Family ers made. They had a profound Luther King Jr.. Rosa Parks and October to support Project Alpha. House, a homeless shelter In impact on the way we live our Toledo. lives today. But they are also the PHOTO EDITOR Thurgood Marshall—all great The program, which the fraternity developed, sends University The National Pan-Hellenic past They are part of African- NICK HURM leaders. But. if we're going to take.a month to examine the men into middle schools to edu- Council and its chapters "do it American history. accomplishments of African- cate Toledo's youth about their for the kids" in the University's Today. African-Americans, espe- COPY CHIEF Americans, lets start locally. role in teen pregnancy. Dance Marathon each year. cially students, are changing the APRIL ELLIOTT At the University there are The women in the Delta Sigma Individually, African American world every day They wage bat- nearly 1,000 students with Theta Sorority. Inc. were among Greeks are making a difference as tles against inequality and fight DESIGN EDITOR African-American lineage: 1.000 the first to react to the Sept 11 leaders in the National Pan- for a color-blind world—every JEFF HINDENACH students that make a difference terrorist attacks. They immediate- Hellenic Council, the NAACP, day. every day. ly began collecting clothing and Black Student Union. University Remember our local heroes as PR DIRECTOR For example, the Alpha Kappa donations for the American Red Student Government and many you celebrate black history In Cross. The chapter also partici- other organizations. African- February, and all 337 other days PHIL GREENBERG Alpha sorority, like others, was built on a foundation of commu- pates in the fight against breast American students are going to in the year. nity service. The chapter has cancer by hosting a walk In class, holding jobs and volunteer- You can respond to The Cave/ by writ- REPORTERS sponsored free health screenings Bowling Green each year. ing in the community. And they tng [email protected] CAMILA SALAZAR

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PR TEAM ANNE MARIE Dance Marathon: Doing it for who? MARTIN CAMILA SALAZAR At the University, no other phil- ble with some people Is that every mindful that we, as a society, make SAYAKA anthropic event Is revered with time they think, it's of them- a living by what we gain, but life is made by what we give. SEKIGUCHI such pride and enthusiasm Last selves." Do not let this be the case year alone, the 32-hour event with Greek Involvement in Dance Your chapter may be the most raised $275,000. with the post Marathon With less than two spirited. It may even raise the most COLUMNIST expense sum of $203,000 going to months until the 2002 Marathon, money Your chapter may make a TY FOUST the Children's Miracle Network. I talk of the DM Gold Cup and Spirit conscientious effort to win the am not afraid to say—with great Award are becoming commonplace Dance Marathon awards, but WEB DESIGN fervor -that a huge portion of this in many chapters. With this comes before you exert vour effort Into MAURY MOUNTAIN Throughout the higher educa- money was the result of the Greek additional comparison of other personal fame and glory, be aware tion community. It Is a relatively community. With this being the organization's fundraislng efforts of the fact that truly good and and methods, with monetary wholesome things cannot be ADVERTISING common belief that one's colle- case, I am proud to be Greek. At the same time however, I must amounts raised also drawing spec- touched, cannot be held. Good MATT IVEY giate experience shapes an individual's attitudes and values, acting as issue this reminder: DO IT FOR ulation. It Is almost as If Greeks put things can only be felt. a catalyst for the maturing process. THE KIDS! more emphasis on who gives how In 15 years no one is going to GUEST WRITERS It has always been my opinion that My reminder may cause some much, as opposed to who is the remember who won the Dance TAMIKA LAWSON the true mark of genuine maturity people to ask. "Who else would recipient. We may find ourselves Marathon Gold Cup In 2002. but I MEGHAN A. Is when a person takes concern for you be doing It for?" With no dis- asking. "How can we win the cup?" can promise you this: There are MCVEY others before concern for him or respect intended, look no further more than "How can we help?" children benefiting from your JESSICA STARKEY herself. 1 would like to apply this than your organization or even In regards to the "cup" and other efforts that will never forget the thought to the 2002 Dance your mirror. praises associated with participat- sacrifices we made in honor of the Marathon. Someone once wrote. "The trou- ing In Dance Marathon, just be rest of their lives. Page4 living Greek Wednesday February 6.2002 Cooks create cuisine for Greeks ByPhilGreenbtrg accessible, you can get food when- Everybody seems really nice. I stay PR Director ever you want." busy." The time eating together helps Many Greek cooks worked for The room is hoi and beads of foster a family atmosphere that corporations before "going Greek." sweat are beginning to form on helps create tighter bonds between "1 worked for a food service com- their foreheads. Steam is pouring members Greek cooks are an inte- pany and didn't like it. I saw an ad out and the radio blares. All around gral part of this process, letting in the paper for a house cook, and it is quiet, not a sound except for members decide what meals they ever since then I have been here," the humming of machines all want and how much to make each Kappa Kappa Gamma cook. Susie around them. Then it happens, a week. Gamby said. rush of hands and voices fly into "She makes enough food for us Like Gamby. other chapter cooks the room... lunch is ready. at night, which is great for late- were introduced to Greek life by an For University Greek cooks, it's night munchies and food fights." ad in the local paper. all in a days work when you cook Jamie Wolf, member of Kappa "I saw the ad in the paper, il for more than 40 people. Gamma member, said. looked interesting, so I applied." Many of the fraternities and Fellow Kappa Kappa Gamma said Sievert. sororities at the University choose member Jessica Bruns agreed. Some cooks have been with a to hire cooks because of the many "She let's us make the menus for Greek chapter for over a decade. benefits they bring to their chap- the meals we want that week." From seeing and interacting with ters. Rain. snow, or shine the cooks limns said. the same people everyday, a prepare fresh food five days a week Greek cooks also get a lot out of unique bond is formed between a for lunch and dinner. Everything cooking for a fraternity or sorority. house and ils cook. Most members from shrimp, grilled cheese, to a "I just love it, you get a chance to feel they can go to their cooks for homemade turkey dinner (with know all the girls." said Barbara guidance and support for just sniffing) can be found on the plates Self, who has been Pi Beta Phis alxHit anything. of University Creeks. cook since 1990. "You get a chance to get to know "You get what you want, and it's Trish Sievert. cook for Phi Kappa all the girls," said Self. "My girls, for cheaper than having a meal plan," Tau, added. "It's not boring and NfekHam/7teCiH«f Kappa Kappa Gamma member, people come in and talk to me. HOME MADE: Barbara Self prepares cookies for members of Pi Beta Phi. Lauren Taylor said "It's always S« COOKS, Page 7 1 he chapter, like many at the University, employs a cook during ihe week. The University Bookstore Will be CLOSED for Moving March 9-17.

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Nick Hucm/ The C«\rl FRATERNITY FOR ALL: la!, Ijltle and Michael Dunston (LeD to Rtf/u/'Mnd outside the Alpha Plii Alplia fraternity house on Thurstln Avenue. Prestigious men like Martin Lutlier King Jr., Cornell West, rinirfjood Marsliall and Jesse Owens are all members of the ira- lemily. Alphas tiy to follow in prominent footsteps Minority fraternity attempts to live up to the image that previous members left

By' I ai i ii kj Lawson American males The group was ticipation in numerous national are In a unique position where we are School, Go-to-College" campaign to Gavel guest reporter establisl>ed to fill a void of social and organizations and their financial able to focus on the black population increase the education level of the cultural interaction**on the Ivy contributions to programs oriented and plan social activities and educa- African American community. Alpha A Nobel Prize Winner, a Harvard League campus. On Dec. 4,1906, the to handle problem areas such as civil tional activities that some blacks may Phi Alpha later took the lead In the professor, a Supreme Court Justice fraternity was founded by seven of rights, poor housing and inadequate feel are missing from the campus." voting rights struggle for African and an Olympic Cold medallist. This the original members of the social education of our youth. Some of the educational activities Americans and coined the nationally is the company one keeps as a mem- studies club. In January 1908. the fra- Fraternities and sororities are often the fraternity sponsors at the famous phrase: "A Voteless People is ber of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, ternity was incorporated under the thought to encourage friendship, University include sexual abuse a Hopeless People" as part of its effort Inc. Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.. laws of New York State and was rec- community service and be social out- awareness seminars and financial to register black voters. The slogan Cornell West. Thurgood Marshall ognized as the fust African-American lets for their members. Another criti- planning workshops. Alpha Phi remains the battle cry today for and Jesse Owens are just a handful of fraternal organization. cal element of Alpha Phi Alpha's Alpha also participates in several Alpha voter registration efforts. the prestigious past members of the Today, the fraternity still stands at focus is to provide education to the community service activities and The University chapter often col- fraternity. the forefront of the African American black students at the University. invites the public to attend. laborates with the Toledo-area gradu The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. community's fight for civil rights and "We give black people an outlet on The Fraternity's national programs human dignity. campus." said Michael Drane, vice date back to 1919. when Alpha Phi Inc.. began at Cornell University as a See ALPHA, PageS social studies club for African- This is evident in their direct par- president of Alpha Phi Alpha. "We Alpha Introduced its "Co-to-High Page6 Council News Wednesday. February 6.2002 Greek Info-Night Leaders unite at helps recruitment By Cunila Salazar which began at the end of January. Gavel Reporter "This night really got me excited about becoming a Greek mem- U. conference It's never too late to get a taste of ber and going through spring what Greek life is all about. recruitment," freshman Rachel Wednesday, Jan. 16 presented stu- McVey said. "The best thing about Leadership Academy develops strong leaders dents another chance to sink their informal recruitment is that you assistant for student organization but also when you start looking for teeth into what Greek life has to can choose which chapter you ByNikiSaire offer want to visit. I'm really glad that I Assistant Edi'-.r services, and member of the jobs." Leadership Academy planning Students attending can choose Greek Info-Night was held in was given a chance attend Greek committee. from personal, organizational, and the Bowen-Thompson Student Info-Night and see what all the Leadership Academy is a one day Union and attracted over 150 stu- conference where student leaders The theme of Leadership community leadership sessions. Greek organizations have to offer. can come together from various Academy is "Building Leaders: Along with the sessions, there will dents interested in "going Greek." Greek life is a positive route I'd def- campuses in order to develop their Tools for Success." There will be a be a keynote speaker who will pre- All four Greek organizations, the initely like to travel throughout leadership skills. This year's confer variety of sessions including pro- sent during lunch. Panhellenic, Interfraternal, my college career." ence will take place on Feb. 17 from grams designed specifically for Jennifer Jones Hall, assistant National Panhellenic Councils Like McVey, many students opt 9 am to 4:15pm in Olscamp Hall. Greeks, students of color, resident dean of students for Greek life and and the Greek Independent Board, not to participate in formal In the past, Leadership Academy advisors, student government rep- volunteer programs at Valparaiso were in attendance to promote recruitment during their first University in Indiana, will be the and the Student Leadership resentatives and women. spring recruitment. semester in college. Summit, hosted by the Office of Leadership Academy, which was keynote speaker. She is also the According to Erin Fox, market- historically a Greek focused confer- president of the Association of "Once students realize that they Campus Involvement, were held ing chair for Greek Affairs. Greek are ready both financially and within a few weeks of each other. ence, is now broadening its content Fraternity Advisors Foundation. Info-Night served as an excellent since the merger with the Student "Leadership Academy really pro- mentally for Greek life, open Students would attend both in source of information for students recruitment gives students that Leadership Summit. vides a unique experience, not only wanting to learn more about the order to get all of the sessions extra boost of support to find their offered in each. This year, the "Having so many different stu- for students who currently hold a Greek community. Conducted in Office of Campus Involvement, the dents provides an opportunity for leadership position, but students an informal setting, students place in the Greek system and join Office of Residence Life and Greek students who would not normally who may hold leadership positions could choose any informational a Greek chapter that meets their Affairs decided to combine the two work together to share ideas and in the future as well," commented table they wished to visit. They needs and exceeds their expecta- have fun," xxx Foriska, planning Foriska. "Throughout the day, stu- conferences into one. were able to gather information to tions." Fox explained. "We saw a value in getting stu- committee member, said. "We feel dents will learn new skills for lead- Greek Info-Night also served as that leadership skills are tools for ership as well as brush up on cur- help with their decision on dents together for one program." whether or not to participate in a way to unite all four Greek orga- explained Melissa Liptak, graduate success. Leadership skills are what rent methods that may be working nizations, according to Fox, people look for not only on campus well or not working at all." Greek life. A majority of the students in "As marketing chair, one of my attendance were those who most important goals is planning weren't ready to participate in for- activities that unites all four coun- roundings, and that encouragement plify these characteristics every cils. It is reassuring to see the would naturally lead certain men to day.' mal recruitment during their first ALPHA pursue membership, and eventually Uttle believes that moral integri- semester of college. Greek Info- encouraging impact these councils Continued Iran Page 5 leadership. ty Is also an important trait for Night gave them the opportunity have on the University communi- The majority of Alphas on campus potential members to possess. to look into the possibility of party when they gather in one place, ate chapter to ensure that it's hold leadership positions In other There are several tangible benefits ticipating in spring recruitment. like Greek Info-Night." she said. national goals and agenda are met. campus organizations. Drane himself that members of Alpha Phi Alpha The "Go to School. Go to College' is president of the campus chapter of receive during their undergraduate Program and Project Alpha, a men- NAACP and vice president of Dry years. torship program where Alphas team Dock. The president of Dry Dock, "It gives people a chance to do tlons. I feel that It's given me more zation after 1 graduate. I'd like to up with Junior-high school students, vice president and treasurer of the things on campus," said Little. For status so that I can be more Influ- hold a national position one day." are both carried out through the Black Student Union, treasurer and Little, becoming an Alpha has ential locally." Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Toledo chapter. chaplain of the University Gospel helped to make him more outspo- Members also receive a newslet- has grown steadily In Influence "In any fraternity, graduate chap- Choir, and chairman of the ken and Involved on campus. He ter and are invited to attend the throughout the years Over 125.000 ters are where the bulk of the things Springfest committee are all active also feels that the fraternity encour- regional and national annual con- men have been Initiated into Alpha get done," Drane said. "They usually members of the fraternity. aged him to step up into leadership ventions. Benefits of membership since Its founding in 1906 It has have more resources available to It may seem that leadership is a roles. continue after graduation. been Interracial since 1945. There them than the undergraduate mem- requirement for membership, but "I'm involved In lots of things "The networking done through are now over 700 undergraduate bers " president Ian Little said that there are now and I really get to go out and Alpha Is incredible." said Drane and graduate chapters of the frater- Members are not recruited the tra- no specific leadership requirements do something." he said. "1 can see Many members hold prominent nity, with chapters In the ditional way for membership In prior to seeking membership In the the results of my work through the positions In their professions and Caribbean, Europe, Asia and Africa Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. fraternity. fraternity." are able to assist fraternity brothers The founders and early leaders of Interested young men are encour- "Everyone has something that he Drane agreed that becoming an in obtaining their future goals. the Fraternity worked to lay a solid aged to step up and take a proactive can bring to the organization," Little Alpha has helped him shape his There is also the possibility of foundation for Alpha Phi Alpha's role Instead of holding formal rush- said. roie on campus. moving up within the organiza- principles of scholarship, fellow- es or prospective informational meet- Although there Is no formal "IBeing a member of Alpha Phi tion. Being an internationally rec- ship, good character and the uplift- ings. Alphas recruit their members recruitment process, there are char- Alpha| has definitely given me a ognized organization, there are ing of humanity Past members set through their actions, according to acteristics that Alphas Identify as boost," he said. "Now I have the opportunities around the globe to a legacy of excellence and leader- Drane. being favorable for membership. backbone and support that I need- work for Alpha Phi Alpha. ship for future members to follow. "Most men are attracted to our Drane said a man seeking member- ed to excel. Being an Alpha has "I hope to continue to move up The members of Alpha Phi Alpha at leadership on campus," says Drane. ship In the fraternity should be a given me the platform to go Into within Alpha," said Little. "I plan to the University are continuing to Drane believes that some people gentleman and a scholar and exem- other positions In other organiza- continue to work with the organi- follow In their footsteps. are strongly encouraged by their sur-

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ByPhflGreenberg teammates and friends with "Bedra is one of the best PR Director his easy going personality and goalies in the league." Scott constant good mood, sopho- Legan, senior co-captain and "Sportos. motorheads, geeks, more and teammate, Josh president of the lacrosse team, sluts, pinheads, dweebies, Rucci said. said. "He is a major defensive wonkers, richies, they all adore "He's always joking around factor for us." him." and laughing." said Rucci. "It's "Bedra is great competitor This may be how Matthew really hard to get him mad, out there. I'm glad he's pro- Broderick's character is he's just really easy going." tecting our net," agreed Rucci. described in the movie "Ferris Bedra's fraternity brothers With his busy schedule. I Bueler's Day Off." but it is also also said similar things about Bedra said he still looks for- a fairly accurate description of his character off the field. ward to even more adventures lacrosse team goalie and Kappa He elevates the mood in any and challenges, both in sports i Sigma member, Aaron Bedra. situation." said senior Kappa and in daily life. Bedra, who is a sophomore Sigma member, Michael Perla. "I love everything I do," he at the University, enjoys being "He's just a good kid to have said, as he rested his eyes on involved in just about every- around." his beat up goalie mask. thing. Besides being the goalie Bedra attributes a lot of his "I guess that's why I'm ' for the University lacrosse success, to being involved in always in a good mood ... You NickHurmTBrl.W/ team. the Greek community. Besides might as well do what makes SIGMA SAVES: Sigma Kappa Aaron Bedra ha* played lacrosse since high Bedra also plays in a local meeting a lot of new people. you happy." school, and continues lo make saves as goalie for the University team. rock band The Boogang. He Bedra said that he has also also works at the Navy Bistro gained a Jot through the differ- restaurant in downtown ent activities and functions his Toledo, practices martial arts fraternity has brought to him. and hangs out with his Kappa "I've made a lot of very good Sigma fraternity brothers. friends, and had the chance to Bedra says that he Is able to participate in community balance all of these activities enhancing activities like going by getting the most important to a nursing home and passing things done during the day. out flowers and chocolates on "I set my priorities up for Valentines Day. I think it has each day. I try and get my really helped me gain better school work done in the after self-confidence," Bedra said. noon." Bedra said. But, "I also . Though always in a good go out as much as possible to mood off the field, when Bedra Welcome Back! reduce the stress." is playing lacrosse, he can Along with excelling in quickly turn into a serious and sports, Bedra has impressed his fierce competitor. Join The Newlove Family! • Undergraduate Housing! ' Graduate b Professional Housing! help their houses with COOKS Homecoming and parents week- •No Parental Guarentee Needed! Continued bom P^e 4 end 'Professional Management Team! Though being a cook for a Greek house has its benefits, it can 'Pets Permitted in Some Rentals! all the girls." said Self. "My girls. for one. are always a good group." also have some negative sides to it. Fraternity and sorority houses ! 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McVey always available to lend an extra ear' Gavel guest rapofttt Another minor difference that she encountered when she moved from Being a college sludenl and Ixiing the fraternity to tire sorority was the Creek can fill up a person's * heduk atmosphere itself in a luirry. Whal if yoii were a gradti- "It's funny, the first month or so ate Student a member of the Creek that I was living in the Kap|>a [Kappa community, a leader, a mentor and a Gamma] house, I kept hearing the University employee? most awful noise a very loud No, you wouldn't be superhuman, pitched screeching noise," Torrey you wmikl be Kristin Torrey. house said There were several times where director for the Kap|» Ka|>pa Gamma I just kept lunging my head against sororits the wall selling'Chic's!'over and over Torrey lias a long list of academic. again it was so different from the Creek and leadership accomplish loss voices and loud music that I was ments. hut those who know her can used to hearing in the Phi [Kappa] tell you that none of these are as Tau house that it caught me off guard important to her as her students for awhile." Torrey, a graduate of Western Torrey feels that by working with Michigan University in Kalamazoo. lioth male and female students, she Ml. is in lx?r second year of graduate has gained a variety of valuable job work at the University. At WMU. experiences. From pranks to late- Torrey was a member of the Delta night girl talk, Torrey has had her fill Gamma sorority. of excitement while serving as a Creek life has so many wonck'rful house director. aspects- leadership, sisterhood or House directors are not automati- brotherlxKxi. time management— cally given positions upon accep and ttiose are just a few," Torrey said. tance to the master's program As a member of Delta Gamma, Graduate students must complete an Torrey was the vice president of assisffintship in order to be fully recruitment and vice president of admitted to the program. Greek unit education and administration for tire house directors go through an exten- Panhellenic Council, while also dou- sive interview prtx ess that Torrey says ble majoring in marketing and orga- is similar to the formal Panhellenic nizational communication. She is recniitment process. Nlrk Hurm/ The Onrl currently pursuing her master's "The interview process is very OUTSTANDING WORK: Kristin Torrey. house director for Kappa Kappa Gamma and graduate .student, is on-call degree in college student personnel. long." she said. There are several 24 hours a day. Torrey literally lives and breathes her work, and loves every minute of it. rounds of interviews with stall and Torrey started her first year at the a house director, you have to decide my students," she said. "Colk'ge can who has ljved in the Kap|>a Kappa University as the house director for Greek memlxMN Koth the Greek orga what will IK your first priority be a difficult experience sometimes Gamma house for three semesters, ni/ations and the applicants go the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. She school or your students. For me, it's and I want to be able to help students said. 'Kristin is amazing. Any of the admits that fraternity and sorority life through an elimination process this my students, but that is an individual the way that others have helped me. girls in the house will tell you Oiat she allows the applicants and the organi- is 11 lite different. choice that all of die Irousc directors The best reward is hearing thank has been an outstanding house direr "The needs and expectations from zations to select each other, which have to make." you' from your students. There is tor and we all feel so lucky to have works out really well." the students are completely differ- Torrey has an "open door" policy, truly nothing better." her." ent." she explained After a graduate student accepts a which allows her students to have her Among other things, whose who What will Torrey miss the most Part of her job is to provide assis- position as house director for a Greek available as a resource all day. every know Torrey well will tell you she is a about the University when she grad- unit, they are expected to do more tance to the students living in the day. dedicated, driven and extremely uates? Her students, of course. liouse, be it academic, personal or than just interact with students "Students will always come first funny person who loves life and can "I have had the chance to meet Being a house director is equivalent to professional. The biggest difference with me. even if it's midnight and I make the darkest moments brighter and work with some of the most between assisting males and females? having a fulltime job—a job that am on page two of a 15-page paper for those around her. More impor- amazing students over the past two Torrey takes very seriously. She is a "The guys really liked being able to that's due the next morning. My tantly, she is a lot like the students she years," Torrey said. "When you're a talk to me about their personal issues student as well as being on call 24 work will just have to wait —that's my deals with on a dairy basis, which house director, every day is some- licit us a day for the girls in the house. because I could give them a woman's job," Torrey said. may be what makes her so good at thing new. Every day I am reminded perspective on their situations," This sometimes means that her Even though being a house direc- what she does. of why I love what I do so much. I Torrey said. "The girls, however, school work has to take the back seat. tor is a lot of work arid can be stress- Torrey has gained the respect of am really going to miss interacting already have 40 other women that "It can be difficult for me to ful at times. Torrey made sure to point many individuals on campus and her with the students here when I leave they can talk to about their personal remember that I'm a student too." out its positive aspects. students will tell you that she is in May." issues—but they also know that 1 am Torrey said. "When you take a job as "I just want to make a difference for deserving of every bit. Katie Kiefer. Join the Gavel staff! We need writers, photographers, designers and copy editors. Call 372-2440 or e-mail at [email protected]