Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 10-23-1998 The BG News October 23, 1998 Bowling Green State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news Recommended Citation Bowling Green State University, "The BG News October 23, 1998" (1998). BG News (Student Newspaper). 6392. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/6392 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. FRIDAY,The Oct. 23, 1998 A dailyBG independent student News press Volume 85- No. 40 ■ELECTION*] HIGH: 65 LOW: 30 rafinopalooza hits BGSU □ The Latino Student grown considerably since it pre- miered In 1997. Last year it was Union will bring cul- held in Saddlcmire. but because ture and excitement of the popularity of the event, it Latfnopalt was moved to Anderson Arena Political to the University with I his year to accommodate the the annual people. "We are expecting many more issues Latinopalooza. people this year." Brewer said. Featuring: 'We are really excited and we are letting people know about our focus on By BRANDI BARHITE presence on campus." □ Live Mariachi, Te Brewer said the great thing ■ The BG ice hockey The BG News team plays host to last about Latinopalooza is that it education Salsa andMerengue I iii I will be moving, hands will does not force people to experi- year's CCHA champion be clapping, and minds will be ence another culture. He said it Micnigan State and Fer- □ Folkloric Dancers whirling when Latinopalooza is open and allows people to □ The 1998 elections ris State this weekend at □ Drama Performance knocks ihe University of its feet express themselves without feel- will be dealing with the BGSU ice arena. with a high energy and exciting ing pressured. night. Gabiel Marquez. LSU presi- debates over issues of □ uitkentic Food "You will be hit with our cul- dent, said he wants more of the r education. i jflhf> donation ture," said Marcos Popovich, Bowling Green community to Latino Student Union (LSU) vice partake in Latinopalooza. He said J Pinatas, Grito Contest, president. "It will be very colorful, he wants to encourage people to ■ The men's and packed, exciting, energy-filled participate in at least one activity By BRANDI BARHITE women's swimming and Chance to win B250 and and everyone will be dancing." and be open-minded about the The BG News diving teams open their Latinopalooza is an annual event. The fate of higher education season today. Much Much More!!! event sponsored by LSU celebrat- "Don't Just think this is a Lati- ing Latino culture with food, song no thing." Marquez said. "Go with could be resting on the outcome and dance. Jason Brewer. LSU an open mind." of the 1998 election with Univer- treasurer, said there will be Picking one activity may be sity students being affected. authentic Mexican food and live hard because of the numerous This year the big race is for mariachi. tejano. salsa and activities offered. Brewer said governor, yet several congres- Saturday, October 24 merengue bands, lie also said there will be Latinopalooza T- sional seats are also up for grabs there will be folkloric dancers, a shirts available to tie-dye and a with education dominating the Anderson Arena, 4-Midnight drama performance and pinatas. S250 raffle. He said raffle tickets debates. It will be held Saturday 4 p.m.-12 will be sold and there will be a "Clearly the race for governor a.m. at Anderson Arena. drawing every hour. The winner ■ Anthony Recznick Admission is free! of Ohio and the Senatorial race "It is hard to put into words will have to shoot a basket to win will have an impact on stu- how excited we are about this reviews the new horror dents," said David Jackson, film Bride of Chucky. event." Brewer said. Brewer said the event has I See LATINOPALOOZA, page American government instruc- tor. "The main issue being edu- cation funding." Jackson said Ohio has been called on to revamp the K-12 ■ Elsewhere Theatre's education, and sacrifices could fall season opens with Dinner honors superb faculty be made with higher education. the disturbing, expertly- He said the main reason higher crafted Standing On My □ The University hon- of these tasks contributing to the education will be sacrificed is University, there has been a 22.2 Knees. because only an exclusive ored five distin- percent increase in enrollment amount of people attend college, guished faculty mem- this year. Ribeau said. while everyone goes to K-12. Ribeau called the awards hand- Allen Baldwin, chairman of bers at the Faculty ed out Wednesday "badges of the Wood County Democratic Recognition Dinner courage' since the faculty mem- ■ Jon Spencer and his bers have been a key part in Party also said education fund- Blues Explosion release Wednesday night. recruitment and he is very proud ing is one of the most important Acme, their best album of them. issues this electoral year. He said "An Institution is only as good higher education could be sal- since the ground-break- By MELISSA NAYMIK is us faculty and staff." he said. vaged during educational ing Orange. Five professors received hon- reform. The BG News orary awards at the banquet in He also said Bowling Green is Sights and sounds of laughter, five different categories. Bonnie in a unique situation because it is cheer, excitement and clapping Fink, lecturer in the English a college town. brought a lively atmosphere to the department's scientific and tech- With education in the forerun- ■ Renaissance to host Lenhart Grand Ballroom Wednes- nical communication program, ning, the race for governor has No Cover: 10 Years of day night. won the SI.000 1998 Master been ugly. Jackson said this has It was the night the 10th annu- Teacher Award. been one of the most dirty cam- Flyer Art from Bowling Therese Melko. representative al Faculty Recognition Dinner was paigns ever and could affect Green. held at the University, President for the Student Alumni Associa- tion, said the association had a voter turnout. Sidney Rlbeau and Charles Mid- The main race is between dleton. vice president and provost very difficult choice to make this for academic affairs, spoke to fac- year for the Master Teacher Award Robert Taft (R-Ohio), the current Opinion 2 ulty members about their contri- since all the candidates had Ohio Secretary of State, and Lee Page Three 3 butions to the University, whether strengths for making the Universi- Fisher (D-Ohio). The other two Nation 4 it be for 15 or 35 years. ty a premiere learning facility. candidates running are John R. "Our faculty is committed to Fink was in high spirits, excit- Mitchell (Ohio) for the Reform Sports 6 student excellence." Ribeau said. ed and overwhelmed when she party and Zana Feitler (Ohio) on Agate 9 Here at the University, faculty won her award. the Independent ticket. NOW 11 shine not only by teaching, but by "What's great about winning BG Newt Photo/MATT DANN Taft, great-grandson of doing research as well. With both President Sidney Ribeau honors faculty members at the Faculty William Howard Taft, 27th Presi- • See DINNER, page five. Recognition Dinner. dent of the United States, is seek- ing to win a classic governor "Don't waste time race. If he wins he will be the learning the 'tricks of first Ohio Republican to succeed a Republican governor since the trade.' Instead, Oktoberfest celebrates German heritage 1903. learn the trade." Taft has said he is looking to but are encouraged to buy them versity campus. Foell said St. Thomas More develop programs to rehabilitate □ Oktoberfest will in advance. Guenther said the club will try Auditorium will be decorated young people who commit Life's Little Treasure Book on The Oktoberfest is one of the to create that atmosphere by hav- with traditional blue and white crimes. He also said the Ohio's Success bring German culture ways the German Club educates ing a live band, dancing, singing streamers seen in Bavaria. schools need to be improved. to Bowling Green. the University about German and competitions. Among the Admission includes $3 worth Current governor George culture. various competitions held will of food. Food provided will Voinovich (R-Ohio) is running "The German Club exists to be an apple cider drinking con- include traditional German for senator against former Cuya- By IRENE SCOTT promote understanding and trst. she said. bratwurst with sauerkraut and hoga County Commissioner Visit our new website appreciation of the German lan- In addition, the Oktoberfest soft pretzels with mustard. The Mary Boyle (D-Ohio). Indepen- soon for interactive The BG News guage and culture," said Kristie will provide University students culinary offerings will be pre- dent Michael Hoyt (Ohio) is also reporting and updated In the fall months, thousands Foell, the club faculty adviser. with a comfortable atmosphere pared by an authentic German on the ballot for the senator seat. news: of people in southern Germany She said the German Club in which they can relax in the chef from Cleveland, Foell said. They are competing for the seat gather to eat, sing, listen to music tries to have as much (un as pos- middle of the semester after mid- The German Club's celebra- John Glenn gave up. WWW. and, of course, drink beer. sible while holding informative terms, she added.