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Pelosi pushes By Freddy Hunt for global Reporter birthday warming bill SW By Ell.. FowUr Reporter House Speaker Nancy Bowling Green is home to 15 pizzerias and was once rumored to have the most pizza Pelosi is jump-starting places per capita in the United States. So Tile Union is an important part of a committee to look at what's the deal with all the pizza? the U< iwling (iieen State University the problem | Page 5 Fr Cottage Inn and Night Might pizza campus, appeared on the BG scene in the past With four doors and plenty of Hearsay six months, which may result in a loss of space, it provides a place for student business for other pizzerias. to get together, study, eat. attend testimony may Senior Jake McPherson believes more events, drink cappuccino and even soon convict ._vfcJffi pizza places creates a system of checks have a Bret dance as a bride. terrorists and balances. "Our Union, in a sense, isa meet- "We need the big pizza places like Pizza ing of the minds" said Bernard The Pentagon set rules Hut and Dominos because they keep the Nttle, Undergraduate Student which allows hearsay little guys' prices in check," McPherson Government president. "A home and coerced statements PIZZA FACTS explained. "And in order for the big guys away from home." to have a decent tasting pizza, we need The Union has different mean- as evidence | Page 5 ■ Pizzerias represent 17 percent of all the smaller guys like Myles and Pisanellos. ings to different people on cam- restaurants (Source: Food Industry The competition generates better pizza pus. China tests News.) and better prices. Besides, who wouldn't The Union, for me, is a place ■ 94 percent of the U.S. popula- want more pizza to choose from?" where people can hang out ix' anti-satellite tion eats pizza. (Source: Parade Travis Pugh, manager of Myles Pizza comfortable and study." said lilena weaponry Magazine) Pub, said the Myles building was one I lorvath, freshman. ■ Pizza is a $30 billion industry. China recently of the first pizzerias in Ohio, and they It is hard to believe, however, Approximately 3 billion pizzas are are not worried about losing business to that the Union wasn't always as big conducted weapons sold from approximately 69.000 piz- newcomers. and grand as it is now. tests against a weather zerias in the United States each year. In fact, the Union opened its satellite | Page 12 (Source: Blumenfeld and Assn.) Sec PIZZA I Page 2 doors only five years ago this week. "The previous building was built in the late 1950s, and was just start- PIZZA PIE CHART ing to fall apart," said Kim lacobs. Swim team associate director of the Union. prepares for "In December of 1999, they closed that building down for the con- the end 13% Myles. struction project and redid even, Seniors O'Conner aspect of tliis building except the ballroom floor." and Keating prepare 16% Pollyeyes and Pagliais for their final swim See UNION | Page 2 meet | Page 10 18% Pisanellos Women's 23% Papa John's Tennis sets Leaders urge expectations 20% Pizza Hut high students to The team prepares for the second half of compete the season | Page 10 By Alexandria Clark Senior Reporter Officials from South Africa, linn magazine and The Economist will be on campus today edu- cating students about ways to become more globally competi- tive. lake Gallardo. president of Students' Initiative for Global Competitiveness, came up with the idea to have the global com- petitiveness conference at the University. "I was inspired by my travel to Phantom of Singapore in September of 2005," the Opera hits said Gallardo. "I saw a newspaper Toledo article called 'The World Is Black' by Thomas Freeman.* The long-running Gallardo, a University senior, musical will be at said he perceived the article's Stranahan Theater all message as saying people need to invest in theircrealivityand skills this month | Page 7 in order to compete globally. Gallardo invited special guests to speak today in the Lenhart Gospel Fest Grand Ballroom from 9:15 a.m. at the Union to 5 p.m. tonight 10% Other (includes Dominos. Cottage Inn Gallardo invited Honorable W.G Grinders, Mario's and Zu/s © Night} Yusuf Nieman, consul general The BG Gospel Choir Percentages based on 100 students polled. from South Africa, as the guest hosts the 4th annual lecturer. festival tonight at 7 WOIOSBV JORDAN FLOWER IHEBGNfWS See GLOBAL | Page 2 pm | Page 3

Do you think Facebook comshodd ban groups 0 nline racism s ttaaxid offend or dis- New learning project proposed criminate against some By Megan Armentrout "This does not promote diver- users? By Alaina Bum dential venture." he said. The idea of incorporating Reporter sity because it opens a window Reporter The Dunbridge Project, the study and the use of energy for people to look at that issue although still in the planning technology is also being con- Racism is no longer just face-to-face or a certain race of people in a The University may have a stages, would allow students sidered. Green Team working abuse; it can now be found online negative way," Brookins said. new learning community, but to live in University housing groups have been created to at popular social net working Web Groups that are exclusively for it won't be coming anytime while gaining experience in identify ways that transporta- sites, like Myspace or Facebook. people of one race or groups that Maria Brown, Senior. soon, or even on campus. their field of study, all in the tion, water use, landscaping, Facebook allows members to are making fun of stereotypical Biology In 2004, Calderon Properties same location. building materials and energy join groups in which individuals characteristics of another race "Yes. we don't go on Ltd. and the University Deanna Vatan Woodhouse, use can be as environmentally can share interests such as their can be offensive to some peo- began collaboration on The president of Graduate Student friendly as possible. favorite television show or intend- ple. "1,000,000 Black Students!" Facebook to be offended Dunbridge Project, a poten- Senate, said the benefits of hav- Since day one, student opin- ed majors. is an example of a group that People should always tial state-of-the art living and ing students live together in a ions have been a major part of But some groups can potentially is only for the black students becognscentoftheir learning community that community like the Dunbridge the planning. hurt people based on their racial on Facebook. More than 150 actions." | Page 4 would give students the oppor- Project are clear. According to Louis Benedict, backgrounds. University students are listed as tunity to learn by doing. "It would give students the a doctoral student who serves More than 14 million people members of this group. There are currently 13 resi- opportunity to exchange opin- as a graduate assistant, a lot of are registered users of Facebook. A stereotypical group could be flff^Pl dential learning and theme ions and ideas and grow from the planning is being based off according to their Web site. "Are you Asian? Then You're a communities at BGSU, but the learning experience," she of a housing survey that was Many students from the Ninja!" or "Look at Me I'm White according to Associate Dean said. previously sent out to students University belong to Facebook and Nerdy." No University stu- TODAY of Students Jeff Coats, the Woodhouse believes the via e-mail. The survey, which groups that are discriminatory dents were listed as members of I Few Snow Showers Dunbridge Project would be community could incorpo- was distributed by MGT Inc., a towaid people of different racial these groups. 3 High: 29, Low; 18 different. rate many different majors College Consulting company, and ethnic origins. These groups imply that The Dunbridge Project into the project. "There's talk was designed to consider what Delora Brookins, junior, said because you are a certain would further prepare stu- of gerontology, health and students look for in University many of the groups were directly race, then you have these dents for life in the real world human services, business housing. offeasive to her because of the characteristics. through hands-on learning. and environmental studies," language used in them and their TOMORROW "It's a joint academic-resi- Woodhouse said. See DUNBRIDGE | Page 2 content See FACEBOOK | Page 2 Mostly Sunny I High: 28, Low: 22 k VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 Fnday January 19.2007 WWWBGNEWS.COM

from, they can find pizza pretty "It is really strange," said BLOTTER PIZZA much anywhere on campus. UNION Little. "I have never really been WEDNESDAY From Page 1 Dining Service General From Page 1 apart of a birthday for a build- 9:15 A.M. Manager Daria Blachowski- ing before." rl -epofted a box of change "Obviously, there's a mar- Dreyer said pizza is available The Union was expanded Because the original birthday was stolen from her room in ket for piz/a because there at every dining hall because from 110,000 square feet to fell upon the Martin Luther King Cnapman are plenty of places here that college students just love it. approximately 220.000 square Holiday weekend; lacobs and arc still operating," Pugh said. "It's fast, and it's comfort feet.Atmidnightonlan. 13,2002, the students on the committee 11:42 A.M. "We're not really worried about food," Blachowski-Dreyer the Union officially opened its decided to push the celebration Bowling Green Utilities charged a a new place coming in. People said. "It has become such a doors for the new year. until Friday, Jan. 19. local man with stealing 5.428 watts might try it out, but they will convenience and there is such The difference between the The day includes a plethora of electricity, which equals $282.46. come back to Myles because competition that you can get old Union and the new one was of activities including free and tampering with an electric of what it is." great deals all over the place." clear. cake, live entertainment by The meter. A meter had been removed But Bowling Green has a "We didn't have a Student Student Loan band, discounts on Oct 25 lackie tanning, manager of Pollyeyes, said she has been high number of pizzerias even Union in the past," Little said. throughout the Union, an 2:11 P.M. in the pizza business for 40 for a college town. According to "We just had a union." improvisational group called side mirror of a car parked years and they offer what the the BowiingGreen and Athens, The plans for the new Union Mission Improvable and even a i h-Tian Avenue reported dam- franchise pizzerias can't. Ohio chambers of commerce, were geared toward the stu- balloon artist. xjed. causing $100 »n damage. "Quality and service is what Athens has a population of dents and faculty. All artists involved in the brings our customers back." about 23,000 with nine pizza "We only have three adminis- activities, with the exception 5:52 KM tanning said. "The big places places; Bowling Green has a trative offices in this building," of Mission Improvable, are BG Male subject reportedly did not pay PHOTO PfiOViMD may cut their prices, but to population of about 29,000 lacobs said. "So, the student based — even the cake was for his food at the Falcon's Nest. made here. FORMER STUDENT: Engineering me, I don't know if that means with 15 pizza places. organizations have office space 454 P.M. on the fourth floor. This was "We made sure that we stayed student Adam Stephemon dted Dec. quality food." So maybe the high number Pedestrian reported to have been Although small family- of pizzerias is a reflection of intentional. Our focus is that we with community members, 14. A memorial service for him will be hit on South Mam and Oak streets. Bowling Green's poor eating really hope and want student with students. We wanted this held Monday owned businesses are known The boys mother said she was tak- for their superior taste, Mo habits. events to happen here." to be a celebration of us and we ing him to the hospital and left the franchise piz/a companies Maria Murphy, a graduate With the old Union, it was wanted to keep it, I guess, in scene. Emergency room workers at CAMPUS topped the chart for favorite assistant in food and consum- hard to have the events students the family. When we look at the Wood County Hospital said they piz/a, according to a BG News er sciences, said people will enjoy now. Union it is a place of home. So, hadn't seen anyone corne in claim- BRIEF poll, tapa lohns and Pizza I hit eat what they want, but there "We still did music and the we are keeping it in the family," ' ive been struck by a vehicle Service to celebrate took first and second place. are ways they can make their same types of events, a couple said Little. Three family-owned pizzerias pizza more nutritious. of concerts here or there. You Activities start at 11:30 a.m. 5 34 P.M. life of former student Several items were reported stolen followed. "You can minimize the just had to find new places for on Jan. 19 in the Union and con- from a locker in the men's locker A memorial service for University F.llana I'ishwick, assis- amount of meat and choose activities, but it is a lot easier to tinue throughout the day. room at the Recreation Center siudent Adam Stephenson. 21, ol tant manager at tapa lohns, a lighter pizza with a thinner have a union for events," lacobs "Everything from the colors Aurora, will be held in Prout Chapel believes being a franchise crust," Murphy said. "Order said. on the walls to the chairs that 5:58 P.M. at 8 p.m. Monday. Jan 22 helps tapa lohns become the fewer toppings or get more As of Ian. 13, the Union has we sit in down in the Falcon's Krontayia N. Payne. 22. of Bowling customers favorite. She said vegetables than meat. If you been open officially for five Nest, they're bright, they're loud Stephenson was a third-year Green, and Brandon M. White. 21. students may have had tapa want meat, then order chicken years, thus, it is time to cel- and they speak something — of Toledo, arrested for disorderly mechanical engineering student in lohns at home and then come instead." ebrate, lacobs and a student they speak comfort," Little said. conduct at a Fifth Street apartment the College o( Technology. into town and go somewhere Murphy said a good ntle is committee, including Little, "That is how students here at complex. He died Dec. 14. following an for pizza that they know is to eat pizza only about once a got together to discuss what BG are. We are loud, bright, but illness. 9:10 P.M. good. week, but it really all depends type of events they wanted at the same time we like to relax Student reported her wallet stolen The service will he a celebration In case students don't have on the person's exercise and to plan for the Union's fifth and have a good time. This is a from the Union. with family and friends to remember enough pizzerias to choose eating habits. birthday party. celebration for us." Stephenson All are welcome to 9:35 P.M. attend. Resident of the Delta Zeta house globalize their education. reported receiving harassing mes- users, lacebook will allow the Panelists include Nicole sages on her computer. FACEBOOK GLOBAL freedom of speech unless it From Page 1 A nderson, d i rector of educat ion From Page 1 1129 P.M. CITY violates our Terms of Use." abroad, Christina Guenther, Student reported her cell phone NicoleChamberlain, senior, "I am very pleased with the department chair of German- stolen from the Recreation Center BRIEF A group that is particu- said the above listed groups guests that are coming because Russian languages and Barbara larly offensive to Mexican don't offend her. She suggests they have experience with Laird, assistant director of aca- BG fire chief steps American students is "A wall students who do find them working in the global world," demic enhancement. THURSDAY on the Mexican Border may discriminatory to avoid them. Gallardosaid. "I'm very excited about being 2:34 A.M. down after 30 years actually be a good idea," "If they don't like the them, Another guest is Robert lane a panelist because this con- Intoxicated 21-year-old warned for On Dec 29. a chapter of BG Fire implying students of this they shouldn't look at them," Greene, the globalagenda corre- ference is needed here at BG," disorderly conduct at Matn and Oak Chief Joseph Burns' life came to a decent are not welcome in the Chamberlain said. spondent from The Economist. Guenther said. streets after he was seen yelling at close. United States. Scott Voss, junior, said some Greene will deliver the key- She will be talking about the a street sign and then punching it. After 50 years of service at the Ryan MacBride, sopho- of t he groups were offensive to note address entitled, "How international programs the He told police his hand was hurt and more, said many of the groups some people but there is noth- Students Can Become More University offers such as foreign rambled about a man punching a Bowling Green Fire Department. woman Burns retired, stepping down from his were "just offensive and ste- ing l-acebook can really do to Globally Competitive." language classes and intern- position as Fire Chief reotypical," but said it would please everyone or to stop the Sonja Stcptoe, deputy news ships abroad. 2:52 A.M. be difficult for Hacebook to groups from being made. director of Time magazine, will "I also will be talking about Burns' career at BGFD began when Mirror of a car parked on Kenwood draw a line as to what groups "No matter what you say, also be at the University. the international compa- he was hired as a firefighter in 1976 Avenue reportedly knocked off. should be permitted on their there will always be someone "Sonja Steptoe will present- nies stationed in Ohio and scratching the vehicle side door in and has been working as Chief since site. who could take offense to it," ing her article from Time maga- Michigan," Guenther said. "The the process, and causing $500 to 1989. A customer support repre- Voss said. zine entitled. 'How to Build A companies will need a intercul- $600 in damage. A replacement lor Burns has not sentative said Facebook takes Facebook has a new fea- Student for the 21st Century,'" tural computer workforce and yet been found, but a test is being 5:27 A.M. ail reports for harassment and ture that allows its users to Gallardo said. students need to be aware." given to all applicants on Jan. 22. Natural gas smell reported from inappropriate content seri- anonymously report a group i I.I 11.11 (lu said Steptoe's article Anderson, another panelist, Interviews are planned for a few W.G. Grinders on Wooster Street. ously. In a response e-mailed that isoffensive. If they receive stood out to him and inspired is also excited about today's Gas leak was found out back. Leak weeks later. to The BG News, she wrote. enough complaints about that him to invite her as a guest conference. was caused by damage caused to A new chief will be chosen by the "We are not responsible in certain group, then the group speaker to present her ideals on "I think that this conference pipe by nearby dumpster. end of February anyway for content posted by will be removed from the site. students using their education will be an excellent opportu- for global competitiveness. nity for students to gain skills Ho also invited somespeakers to use to compete globally," she from the University to the con- said. ference such as Henry Silver!, Anderson said American stu- conference board member. dents especially need to attend Silvert will present his latest for exposure. 419-352-0717 research on the readiness of "As Americans, we are often college students ready to work. charged with being ethnocen- FALL 2007 APARTMENT LEASING At noon, there will be a panel tric because we tend to stay discussion on how students can home," she said. 0 Bldne Manor Apartments • 2 bedroom. 1 bath townhouses • starting at $590 mo + gas and electric owned by the Calderon Family. 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Four suspicious men attemped to Students who love music with a the choir, is expecting between to practicing Donald Uwrence's was five," she said. "My dad is a Hor BGSU students, tickets are menace outside Founders Hall. A crew purpose will have something dif- 700 and 1,000 people to attend "When The Saints Go To Worship" pastor and a producer for gospel $7 on Friday, S10 on Saturday and will be dispatched over objections ferent to do this weekend. the show each night. and I. Spencer Smith's "Under artists, and my family also sings SIS for both nights. Ijor others, (rom the brotherhood 101 Olscamp The Bowling Green Gospel "The attendance in the past My Feet" to sing at the show this in our church choir, so it nins in tickets are $10 on Friday, $20 on Choir is holding its 4th Annual has been around 600 to 700 peo- weekend. the family." Saturday and S25 for both nights. Gospel Fest today at 7 p.m. and ple each night, but advertising But Wilson said the perfor- The show will last four hours All of the proceeds go to fund- Saturday at 6 p.m. in the Union has been great this year, so we're mance isn't just about showcas- each night, and today, the BG ing the gospel choir's nuilti-i ity Ballroom. expecting people from all over to ing new music. choir will be the first choir to lour, which will take plan' dur- The show will include choirs come," Partridge said. "This event is all for God," she perform, singing for a total of 20 ing spring break, The choir will from many different colleges, Shanese Wilson, coordinator said. "If you love music and you minutes. Saturday's performance be touring major cities such as including Ohio State University, and secretary of the gospel choir, are all about church, then you will he a combination of all of the Indianapolis, Chicago. Orlando University of Akron, University of asked Partridge if he needed extra should support the gospel choir." choirs singing together. and Atlanta. Michigan, University of Toledo, help with the choir. Partridge Joining the choir gives life-long "It's a wonderful thing when Thej will be perfonningin high and Wright State University. suggested she take over because music lovers the chance to share you get a whole bunch of dif- Schools, colleges and churches, Gospel recording artists he wanted others to know what it their talents with the University ferent colleges together and are and may perform alongside lonathan Dunn and Karen Clark was like to be in charge since he community. able see the spirit of worship other choirs in each city. CHURCH DIRECTORY

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January 19.2007 5 NATION BRIEFS Global warming 1IRCES Driver gets life for smuggling deaths HOUSTON (AP) - A truck driver was committee viable spared the death penally and sentenced By John Hcilprin to life in prison yesterday lor his role in The Associated Press the nation's deadliesl human smuggling "We should probably attempt - a journey that ended in the WASHINGTON — House deaths ol 19 illegal immigrants crammed Speaker Nancy Pelosi name it the in a sweltering liactor-lrailer Tyrone sought yesterday to create Williams. 56. was convicted last month on a special committee in an committee on world 58 counts of conspiracy, harboring and effort to jump-start long- transporting immigrants. delayed government efforts travel and junkets." to deal with global warm- John Dingell | ing and produce a bill by Parents think Independence Day. I'elosi, who head important House kidnapped son was D-Calif., said she would ask committees. molested ANDVDEUSIE I AP PHOTO the House for a vote to set up "We should probably name the committee. She wants it to ii the committee on world ST. LOUIS (AP)-The parents ol a hold hearingsand recommend travel and hinkets." said Hep. kidnapped Missouri boy said yesterday Airman arrives home to open arms of wife legislation on how to reduce fohn Dingell, D-Miih., chair- they believe their son was molested HAPPY HELLO: Air Force Senior Airman Fernand Gonzales holds his wife. Gabnela Gonzales. yesterday at Cannon Air Force Base in N.M.. greenhouse gases, primarily man of the House Energy and during the lour years he was missing, after he returned with other members of the Air Forces 27th Fighter Wing after a four-month deployment in Balad. Iraq. carbon dioxide generated by Commerce Committee, which and his grandmother claimed his caplot fossil fuels, that most scientists Ova seas l he Clean Air Act and had awakened the boy every 4$ minutes, blame for a gradual warming the Environmental Protection apparently as a way lo control him. of the earth's climate. Agency. The commenls came ihe same day ihe Existing committees that "We're jus) empowering a man suspected of snatching 15-year old Pentagon may allow hearsay to convict deal with energy, environ- bunch of enthusiastic ama- Shawn Hornbeck in 2002 pleaded not ment and technology would teurs to go around and make guilty to charges of kidnapping another be asked to draft bills based on speeches and make commit- boy on Jan. 8. By Ann* Flaherty "These cases are pretty complex and its not the global warming commit- ments thai will be very diffi- The Associated Press tee's recommendations. cult lo honor," said Dingell, a Government could going to sink or swim, I don't believe, on a "The science of global champion of the auto indus- WASHINGTON — The Pentagon warming and its impact is try, which could be required become involved in set rules yesterday for detainee single statement." overwhelming and unequivo- lo producing cleaner-burn- steroids probe trials that could allow terror sus- cal," Pelosi said in a statement. ing and more fuel efficient pects to be convicted and perhaps "With this new select commit- vehicles. PHOENIX (AP) - Former Senate executed using hearsay testimony Thomas Hemingway | Legal Adviser tee, we demonstrate the prior- Dingell, the House's lon- Majonty Leader George Mitchell warned and coerced statements, setting ity we are giving to confront gest-serving member at age baseball owners lhat a lack of cooperation up a new clash between President dence. They are intended to track Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., chair- this most serious challenge. (10, long has viewed environ- with his investigation into steroid use will Bush and Congress. a law passed last fall by Congress man of the House Armed Services Now is time to act. The future mental legislation as being his "significantly increase" the chances of The rules are fair, said the restoring Bush's plans to have Committee, said he planned to of our country, indeed our domain. government involvement Pentagon, which released them in special military commissions scrutinize the manual to ensure entire planet, is at stake." "They're going to gel under Speaking to owners at baseballs quar- a manual for the expected trials. try terror-war prisoners. Those that it does not "run afoul" of the Pelosi setagoal of the Fourth the feel of and interfere with terly meetings. Mitchell said he intends Democrats controlling Congress commissions had been struck Constitution. of July for finishing a global those who are trying to do to interview active players and raised the said they would hold hearings and down earlier in the year b> the "No civilized nation permits warming bill that would "truly a decent job of legislating." possibility that Congress or other govern- revive legislation on the plan, and Supreme Court. convictions to rest on coerced declare our energy indepen- Dingell said in an interview ment authorities could compel testimony human rights organizations com- At a Pentagon briefing, Dan evidence, and reliance on such dence." with The Associated Press. plained that the regulations would Dell'Orto, deputy to the Defense evidence has never been accept- The committee will be led "I'm unaware of anything allow evidence that would not be Department's top counsel, said able in military or civilian courts by Rep. Fd Markey, D-Mass., they will do thai will he of anj Ted Nugent creates stir tolerated in civilian or military the new rules will "afford all the in this country," said Elisa who shares Pelosi's goals, said value." at inaugural ball courtrooms. judicial guarantees which are Massimino, Washington director a Democratic leadership aide, Keininded that Markej was Accordingto the 238-page man- recognized as indispensable by of Human Rights First. speaking on condition of ano- one of his proteges, Dingell AUSTIN. Texas (AP)- Hours after ual, a detainee's lawyer could not civilized people." Officials think that with the evi- nymity because Pelosi had yet replied: "I won't be able to Gov Rick Perry kicked off his second full reveal classified evidence in the In an interview, Brig. Gen. dence they have now, they could to announce her choice. help him on ihis undertaking, teim in office. Ted Nugent helped him person's defense until the govern- Thomas Hemingway, legal eventually charge 60 to 80 detain- Pelosi's move increases the now will I?" celebrate at a black-tie gala ment had a chance to review it. adviser to the Pentagon's office ees, said Hemingway said. The likelihood that Democrats Dingell convened Using machine guns as props. Nugent. Suspects would be allowed to view on commissions, said he doubted Defense Department is currently will propose far tougher Democratic members of his 58. appeared onstage as the final act of summaries of classified evidence, that most cases would rely solely planning trials for at least 10. constraints on greenhouse committee for two hours of the inauguial ball wearing a cutoff T-shirt not the material itself. on coercive or hearsay evidence. There are almost 400 people gas pollution than the Bush private talks Wednesday. He emblazoned with ihe Confedeiate flag The new regulations lack <• "These cases are pretty com- suspected of ties to al-Qaida and administration wants. Shealso said they agreed to send a del- and shouting offensive remarks about protections used in civiliai . plex and it's not going to sink or the Taliban being held at the has outflanked for now — and egation to meet with Pelosi and non-English speakers, according to people military courtrooms, such u_ •'im, I don't believe, on a single military's prison in Guantanamo angered — a few Democrats imn nut who controls what. who were in attendance. against coerced or hearsay evi- , "mem," he said. Bay, Cuba.

Lawyers slow jury selection in CIA leak case

By Michael J. Snif fen Are Vim llradv^i The slow pace elicited a rare of 12 and four alternates seated The Associated Press display of legal humor when the by yesterday and begin opening 1 judge and prosecutors returned statements next Monday. But by hiliiiiilii'iHiliiliiillv: before the defense from an day's end, only 30 potential jurors WASHINGTON — The prosecu- afternoon break. Noticing his had been qualified. tor took a more aggressive stance opponents' absence, Fitzgerald And questions arose in non- and jury selection slowed so stepped tothe podium and joked, public bench conferences about Join the Conference much in the CIA leak trial yes- "This may go faster, judge." two who were qualified earlier; on Students Global Competitiveness terday that the judge postponed Libby, former aide to Walton said he would rule today 9:1 Sam - 5pm, Friday, Jan. 19, 2007 opening statements until next President Bush and chief of staff on whether they now must be Tuesday. to Vice President Dick Cheney, excused. Lenhart Grand Ballroom Special Prosecutor Patrick is charged with perjury and Walton needs to qualify 36 Fitzgerald successfully objected obstruction of the investigation potential jurors because defense to the way defense lawyers for into thedisclosure in 2003 of the attorneys have 12 peremptory, or How to Build a Student former White House aide I. Lewis identity of CIA officer Valerie unexplained, strikes and pros- for the 21st Century "Scooter" Libby were question- Plame. I ler husband, ex-ambas- ecutors have eight. Sonja Steptoe ing prospective jurors. The law- sador loseph Wilson, claimed After the defense got two jurors )eputy News Director. Time Magazine yers had been asking for their that the Bush administration excused yesterday morning — a 3:30pm -4:45pm opinions of top Bush adminis- lied about intelligence to get woman who thought the war tration officials and whether the approval to invade Iraq. was a mistake and a man skepti- officials lied to push the nation U.S. District ludge Reggie cal of all politicians — Fitzgera'd into the Iraq war. Walton had hoped to have a jury struck back. Keynote Address "The jury will not be asked Robert Lane Greene to render a verdict on the war Global Agenda Correspondent, or what they think of the war," The Economist Fitzgerald said. 10 30am- 11:45am Fitzgerald also changed his CAMPBELL HILL own questioning to put Libby's attorneys, Theodore Wells and William leffress. more on the defensive. Are They Really Ready to Work? Apts. 1-75 Dr. Henry Silvert Researcher, The Conference Board 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 1 00pm-2:15pm Townhouses Townhouses — • Deposit Special ■ Deposit Special Guesf Lecturer $400 $500 Honorable Yusuf Omar • Furnished • Furnished Consul General from South Africa 9.30am - 10:30am • 1Half & 1 Full Bath • 1 Half & 1 Full Bath •CLOSE TO CAMPUS • Full basement ■ Full basement May 2007 Leases • Air conditioned • Air conditioned Panel Hi\i iiwiwi • Microwave ■ Microwave ■ 129 South College 5bdm, How to Globalize Your Education 3 bath Newly remodeled, • Washer/Dryer • Washer/Dryer Sl.ftOO/mo 1200pm - 12:45pm • 2 BGSU Shuttle Stops . 2 BGSU Shuttle Stops . 824 5th St. 4 Mm. 2 bath Nicole Anderson Director, Education Abroad Good cond, $ 1,100/mo. • Plenty of Parking • Plenty of Parking . 849 B6th St. 3 Mm • Dishwasher Dr. Christina Guenther Good cond. $675/mo. • Dishwasher Dept Chair German-Russian Languages • Garbage Disposal ' Garbage Disposal August 2007 Leases Barbara Laird Asst Dir. Academic Enhancement . 826 5th St. 4 hdm, 2 bath good cond. Sl.lOO/mo. $765/montr\ For more information and registration . 849 6th St. 1 Mm good cond, S325/mo. contact Jake Gallardo | 419 494.9318 | jakemg@bgsu edu . 849 A 6th St. 3 bdm SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS good cond, S650/mo. Greenbriar, Inc. College of Business Administration • College of Arts of Sciences • Graduate College 001419-352-9392 (419)352-0717 Continuing & Extended Education • Department of Management * Center for international Programs www.froboserentals.com Students Initiative for Global Competitiveness FOR CURRENT LISTING 6FiKfay.Jaraiay19.2007 WWWBGNEWS.COM Car bomber kills 17 Shiites

By Kim Gamal of the year. group returned from a program The Associated Press An Iraqi army officer, who elsewhere in Baghdad. spoke on condition of anonym- Few foreigners and even BAGHDAD; Iraq — A suicide ity because of security con- fewer women have been caught car bomber killed 17 Shiites cerns, said the attack on the up in Iraq's recent wave of vio- at a teeming Sadr City market Western convoy took place in lence as many Western groups Wednesday, while gunmen in Yarmouk, a predominantly have left and those who remain a predominantly Sunni neigh- Sunni neighborhood in west- have tightened security and borhood of Baghdad shot up ern Baghdad. curtailed theirmovementsafter a convoy of democracy work- The ihree-car convoy a series of kidnappings and ers in an ambush that look the belonged to the Washington- beheadings. The last known lives of an American woman based National Democratic American female civilian to and three bodyguards. Institute, according to Les be killed was Maria Ruzicka, a The attack on the market- Campbell, the not-for-profit 28-year-old rights activist from place came one day after car group's Middle Bait director. California who died in a car bombings killed scores of uni- I le said the four dead included bombing in April 2005. versity students jusi two miles an American woman along Prime Minister Nouri al- away, indicating thai al-Qaida- with three security contrac- Maliki did not give a start date linked fighters are bent on a tors—a I lungarian, a Croatian when he announced plans for surge of bloodshed as U.S. and and an Iraqi. Two others a new drive to tame the violent Iraqi forces gear up for a fresh were wounded, one seriously, capital _ the third attempt since neighborhood-by-neighbor- Campbell said by telephone he took office May 20. But U.S. hood security sweep through from Washington. Their names and Iraqi reinforcements have DENNIS COOK ! AP PHOTO the capital. were withheld until their fami- started to arrive in Baghdad, ADDRESSING ETHICS: Senate Majwity Leader Harry Reid of Nev. second from right, discusses energy policy during a news conference Although nobody claimed lies could be notified. and it was expected to begin in on Capitol Hill in Washington. Wednesday, Jan. 17.2007. From left are Sen Joseph beberman. I-Conn. Sen Barbara Bowi D-Calif Reid and responsibility lor either day's "It appeared to be an attack about two weeks. Sen. Jeff Bmgaman. D-N.M. car bombings, such attacks are with fairly heavy weapons, The marketplace explosion the hallmark of Sunni mili- we don't know what kind," took place just before 4 p.m. tants, who appear to be taking Campbell said. "We have some nearapopularcommercialarea advantage of a waiting period information that a firefight in Sadr City, a sprawling Shiite before the security crackdown ensued. Our security company district of some 2.5 million peo- Senate fights corruption to step up attacks on Shiites. responded to the attack.'1 ple in eastern Baghdad. There had been a relative lull in Campbell said the ambush The blast shattered the win- By Jim Abrams "The Democrat leadership mail campaigns. Opponents, Baghdad violence since the first look place at midday as the dows of nearby shops. The Associated Press does not have to kill this legis- including the American Civil lation," countered Republican liberties Union and conservative WASHINGTON — The Senate, leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. "I groups such as the traditional responding to voter frustration believe that we owe it to the vot- Values Coalition, argued that it with corruption and special ers as well as the institution to was a fiee speech issue, discour- interest influence in Washington, come to a fair agreement and aging people or groups from on Thursday overwhelmingly pass this legislation." organizing petition drives. approved far-reaching ethics and Under the agreement reached The Senate also defeated, for lobbying refonn legislation. Thursday, the sponsor of the line- the second straight year, a pro- Under the bill, passed 96-2, item veto amendment. Sen. ludd posal to create an Office of Public senators will give up gifts and free Gregg, R-N.IL, will be allowed to Integrity to take over some of the travel from lobbyists, pay more offer his proposal as part of the investigative duties of the ethics for travel on corporate jets and next bill to reach the Senate floor, committee. Supporters said the make themselves more account- a proposal to raise the minimum public, in the wake of scandals able for the pet projects they wage while giving small busi- involving former lobbyist lack insert into bills. nesses several tax breaks. That Abramoff and former Rep. Mark Majority Leader I larry Reid, D- will take place on Monday. ST Foley, suspected the ability of _ , ,,_, }RRING Nev., who made the bill his first The ethics and lobbying legis- lawmakers to police themselves. initiative as head of the Senate, lation would: The vote against the new office called it the "most significant leg- -Bar lawmakers from accept- was 71-27. islation in ethics and lobbying ing gifts and nave) and lodging FredWertheimerofDemocracy reform we've had in the history paid for by lobbyists. 21, part of a coalition of groups of this country." -Extend from one to two years pressing for lobbying reform, said The Senate did reject the idea the time a former member must the groups were disappointed of setting up an independent wait before he can engage in lob- with the votes on grass-roots lob- office to investigate the ethical bying activities. bying and the Office of Public breaches of members. But it said -Deny pensions to lawmakers Integrity. But he said the bill that spouses of sitting members convicted of serious crimes. responded to the "deep concerns will no longer be able to lobby -Require more reporting by of the American people about the Senate and lobbyists can no lobbyists on their activities. corruption and ethics problems longer pay tor extravagant parties -Require public disclosure of in Congress" and "will change for members at national conven- those home-state projects. the way business is done in the CASTING CA tions. ■ Require senators - hitching Senate." 24 Passage of the bill came a day rides on private jets to pay full Democrats are determined after the measure appeared dead, charter rates rather than the cur- to show voters they are chang- id Ballroom the victim of a test of will between rent practice of paying the far ing the way Washington works the two parties. cheaper equivalent of a first class so they made the measure their Republicans were angry they ticket. first order of business after could not get a vote on a proposal -Require reporting by lobby- assuming power in the Senate. giving the president, with con- ists who obtain small donations The House, on its first day of gressional approval, more power from clients and then "bundle" Democratic control, changed to kill single spending items in them into larger contributions to some of the rules concerning larger bills. So GOP senators politicians. gifts, meals and travel from voted against a resolution needed -Prevent spouses of sitting lobbyists. The House is sched- Oil Recreation to move the bill to final passage. members from lobbying the uled to take up legislation next Social Greeks On Thursday morning, both Senate. month that, like the Senate bill, Academic sides accused the other of killing The Senate, on a 55-43 vote, would change lobbying law and Community Service Special Interest the bill and betraying the mist of approved an amendment pushed require a Mouse-Senate com- voters who had demanded that by Sen. Robert Bennett, R-Utah, to promise. Cultural Sports Clubs Congress clean up its act strip a provision requiring report- Voting against the bill were "What tliis maneuver shows is ing of "grass-roots" lobbying. Republicans Tom Coburn of that the Republican leadership Backers said it would shine Oklahoma and Orrin Hatch of Honors am. —- - hasn't learned the lessons of the light on special interest groups Utah. Sens. Sam Brownback, R- 2006 election," said Sen. Charles that use "hired guns" to organize Kan., and Tim Johnson, D-S.D, Schumer, D-N.Y. mass mailings, phone-ins or e- did not vote.

Truck driver gets life in prison

By Juan A. Lozano possibility of parole for each of Attorney Don DeGabrielle, spoke The Associated Press the immigrants who died from to reporters. dehydration, overheating and "We did everything we could HOUSTON — A truck driver suffocation in his tmck during to impose a sentence of death. was spared the death penalty the 2003 trip from South Texas Nineteen life sentences is not and sentenced to life in prison to Houston. something to be disappointed yesterday for his role in the Williams looked down as the about," DeGabrielle said. "One nation's deadliest human smug- verdict was read and gave no vis- human being had the chance to gling attempt — a journey that ible reaction. His attorney, for- let those people out. That was ended in the deaths of 19 illegal mer U.S. Rep. Craig Washington, Tyrone Williams." immigrants crammed in a swel- wept and wiped his eyes with a In May 2003, his tractor-trailer tering tractor-trailer. tissue. was packed with more than 70 Tyrone Williams, 36, was con- Later, Washington said he was immigrants from Mexico, Central victed last month of 58 counts of crying tears of joy. America and the Dominican conspiracy and harboring and "We're grateful to God and to Republic. As temperatures rose transporting immigrants. the jury for saving Tyrone's life," inside the airtight refrigerator The federal court jury delib- Washington said. truck, the immigrants kicked erated for a little more than 5 Prosecutor Daniel Rodriguez walls, clawed at insulation, broke days before deciding to send looked grim after the sentence out taillights and screamed Williams to prison without the was announced as his boss, U.S. for help.

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The Press Gang storms Howard's Club H tonight with help from local agitators Liono and Bandreas. Toledo's indie- punk prodigal sons. Treysuno. will also play. The show starts at 9 p.m. and costs $5 at the door.

"Phantom of the Opera" brings Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical to life tonight at The Music of Toledo's Stranahan Theater. Broadway's longest running musical will haunt Toledo until Jan. 28. The Night Fate of Apollo shines its rock n' roll rays on Club Bijou tonight with Actors from "The Phantom of the Society's Ugly Son and Cetan Clawson and the Opera" to entertain Northwest Revolution. $5 in advance gets you in. Doors open at Ohio audience 8 p.m.

By Kelly Day SATURDAY of "The Phantom of the Opera." Senior Reporter As an actor who typically switches roles every t hree months, As a musical theater performer, Gillis is excited to have a steadier Michael Gillis has captivated role, one he plans to keep for at audiences from some of the most least a year. prestigious stages in the United But to Gillis, it isn't the job secu- States and Europe. rity that attracts him most to the This month, musical theater role — it's the chance to have a Trout Fishing in enthusiasts can witness his char- lead role in the most successful acter engage in a love triangle musical production in history. America cruises to romanre during the national The show, which will celebrate Perrysburg for some good touring production of "The its 19th anniversary this month, is clean fun. Aimed at young Phantom of the Opera" at Toledo's the longest-running show in his- St ra naha n Theater. tory, surpassing "Cats'" record last children, the groups music After starring in regional pro- lanuary. Phantom of the Opera echoes the silly stylings ductions of shows like "West Side has also earned more box office of Raffi. These Grammy Story," "Pirates of Penzance" and revenue than some of the hottest winners will play the touring Europe as Jesus in "Jesus Christ Super Star," Gillis landed See PHANTOM | Page 8 Commodore Building at 7 the role of Raoul in this production p.m. Tickets are $12.

Local Anesthetic rocks with surgical precision with The Devil and the Executive and Powerswell. Club Bijou's doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance. The world ends in Offramps rock Howard's

Maumee theater By Meghan Hunt The band members are no Northwestern Ohio. Porter cites Reporter By Meghan Hunt strangers to the music scene, as the band's biggest venue as being Reporter Sharron all three have been in at least two the "Arts, Beats, 'n Eats" Festival in Rose Kiss. The Rolling Stones, Cheap other bands. The band itself has Ponttac, Ml. is revolutionizing Trick and Johnny Cash: each of been together for five years and Howard's Club II may not be The Off ramps "It's the end of the world as these legendary artists has their are still going strong. quite as large as a festival, but it will won over critics with their we know it, and I feel fine." thoughts about own particular brand of rock and The three men have always got- provide the perfect atmosphere Armageddon power-pop-punk album This sentiment, expressed by roll. But whether they're rocking ten along well, even when discuss- for the band's show tomorrow. R.E.M., is one that the creators and rolling all night or walking the ing such major decisions as a band The show starts at 9 p.m., and The "Hate It When You're Right." of "2012: The Odyssey" share. line, they all have one common name. The band had been relaxing Offramps will be performing with Now they'll try to win more "2012," the brainchild of pro- mnew Information age is dawn- thread running through them; the before the show and was tossing two other bands, converts with the help of ducer lay Weidner and director ing. love of the music. around names and finally decid- The band recently released their Sharron Rose, is a documen- However this is not nec- Midwestern band The Offramps ed on The Offramps, which was first album, entitled "I late It When Matt Truman Ego Trip and tary-style film that is based essarily bad. Producer Jay are no different. Drawing on a name suggested by the band's You're Right."TheCDhasl2tracks, The Ptams at Howard's Club on lames Redfield's novel, Weidner said he didn't want sources such as the afore-men- dnimmer Mike Popovich. and is available for S6.99 on either H. The show starts at 8 p.m. "The Celestine Prophecy," and the viewers thinking that this tioned bands, The Offramps have "lit was] the one that we just the band's Web site theofframps. looks at the various apocalypse new beginning is something to a unique blend of styles that draws agreed to not disagree about." com or milesofnuisic.com. ■prophecies around the world, be feared. on everything from 1970s clas- Porter said. The CD will also be available SUNDAY concentrating on the Mayan He stated the new age we sic rock to 1980s punk to today's In addition to singer and gui- at Madhatter Music, located on "Are We There calendar. are entering in is the true modem country, in which Jeremy tarist Porter and drummer Wooster, and at I loward's tomor- According to the Mayan cal- Information age. Porter, the band's guitarist and lead Popovich, Jason Bowes plays row when the band performs. Yet?" rolls into the endar, our current historical vocalist, described as "Midwestern bass. The Offramps has mostly Tickets for the show are only avail- Maumee Elks Lodge. The age is coming to an end and a See ODYSSEY I Page 8 rock" played at venues in Michigan and able at the door tomorrow. musical examines the "rollercoaster of life." and will run through Feb. 24. Tickets range from $20 to $35 depending on the meal that Williams' "Cat" pounces into Toledo theater accompanies the show. You can choose between dessert or prime rib. Yum! By Sarah Moor* failing health of the family's Daddy's death in the nearby "I think college students are going to get Reporter head — known as 'Big Daddy'. future, try their hardest to make The family goes about hiding themselves look appealing at out of it what anybody else would be out Sitting in a front row seat on and coping with the doctor's the birthday celebration so that opening night for the famous news on Big Daddy's birthday, the wealthy estate's fortune will of it... It offers a notion of 'look how far we THEY SAID IT play from the 1950s titled "Cat all the while dealing with major be left in their hands. on a Hot Tin Roof," I was able inner problems at the same Director Brad Faust feels as really have come" "The Holocaust was an to gain a first hand look at what time. if the issues discussed in this made this Tennessee Williams One of the sons, Brick, finds three-act play offer a glimpse Brad Faust I Director, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" obscene period in our nations play so successful in its prime. himself in a troubling mar- into how they have always been Tennessee Williams was a riage with his wife Maggie. around. matter intensifies, mainly Faust thinks that it can relay a history 1 mean ii this century's southern American playwright, Brick struggles with alcoholism "It's timely in the fact that sprouting from the fact that the positive image of society today. regarded as one of the great- and accusations of homosex- a lot of these issues are issues family is very open. Privacy is "I think college students are history But we al tod in this est. Along with writing plays, ual activity in his past, while that people struggle with all the the least of their concerns, and going to get out of it what any- Williams also wrote works of Maggie longs to bear a child time, except in the 1950s when the children that play the "five body else would get out of it, but ontuyldkin'ttointhis fiction and movie screenplays. with him with hopes that their they did the movie version of screaming monkeys" make for I think it's that whole notion of However, his plays hold the marriage will heal and the rest it they couldn't tell people that a nice interlude after witnessing being able to look at a period of century" most profound of legacies. of Brick's family will be satis- these problems really did exist," scenes of tough subject matter time that many college kids and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" tells fied. he said. and dialogue. younger students are not famil- CtanQuayel Ibrmervee president the story of a large southern The other family members, There are bouts of humor As for what college students family undergoing news of the with the knowledge of Big here and there when subject can get out of this production, S« CAT | Page 8 I / 8Fnday.Janijdfyl9.2007 PULSE WWW.BGNEWS.COM CAT From Page 7

Pulse Picks iar with," he said. "It offers a notion of 'look how far we Music Movie Music Music ^ really have come.'" Kate Abu-Absi, the actress that plays the character of Maggie, thinks that the issues discussed in this production are timeless as well. "It's all about fear, betray- al, greed and uncertainty in PHOTO PROVIMD yourself and your sexuality," BETRAYAL. GREED AND she said. "I think that mod- SEXUALITY: Kate Abu-Absi. the actress ern audiences can certainly who plays the character ol Maggie, teek find something to relate to." that this play will have something lhat all Abu-Absi also found that audience members can relate to. the cast of actors make the THE EVANGELICALS "CHILDREN OF MEN" THE 00HLAHS +44 production as successful as it has just succeeded in pulling 'So Gone' Universal Pictures "Best Stop Pop" "When Your Heart Stops Beating" is. together amazing characters." ■ Grade: B+ ■ Grade: A+ ■ Grade B ■ Grade: B+ "First and foremost, I think "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof will everyone is so professional," be play i ng at Toledo Repertoire WHAT DAVE THINKS: WHAT JOSEPH THINKS: WHAT DAVE THINKS: WHAT DAVE THINKS: she said. "That's such a huge Theatre's Tenth Street Stage Imagine the elites! kill in the world With December having come Ah, the curse of a good song. So Points to Mark Hoppus and thing that everyone is there in from Ian. 12-28. Tickets are who learns about all the joys and and gone, movie goers are usu- much to live up to. the +44 company for trying to rehearsal to work and they're $5 for students with a valid ID emotions of the world in 40 min- ally left to sit through all of "Best Stop Pop," the debut grow up a bit on the group's really respectful of what other and can be purchased by call- utes, and you've got a sense of the the left-over junk that was just album from Los Angeles'Oohlas debut "When Your Heart Stops people are doing. Everyone ing (419) 243-9277. fun in the I \angi'Heals' debut, "So good enough to be released. released last fall, isn't a bad Beating." (.line." Fortunately it also means some shoegazer/pop-pu nk/grunge They do an admirable job of I he Oklahoma trio released the of the better films will get a wide offering by any stretch. Irving to run from the shadow "I get to see the album, an epileptic whirlwind of release for a majority of the pub- The band doesn't appear to be of'Blink 182, from which half of PHANTOM pop and silliness, in June. lic to see — "Children of Men" is technically overwhelming, so the band is on hiatus. From Page 7 country and get paid "So (tone" is one of those albums one such movie. most everything — lyrics, riffs, Now Hoppus, solely consigned where countless dillerent sounds "Children of Men" is set near- melodies — is simple. to bass and vocals, tackles for it." (iime at you Irom all directions ly thirty years in the future. And it works for the most part. mortality ("Little Death") and films this century — includ- a cowbell here, handclaps there, Mankind has lost its ability to The problem is that at one poi nt. troubled relationships (the title ing "Titanic" and "Star Wars." crashes ami bangs everywhere, reproduce and as a result the it gets so good as to make the track) with an added complex- To Gillis, the show's success Michael Gillis | Performer Tempos and time signatures world has gone to pieces. The rest practically insignificant. ity he and Blink 182 hinted at as is due to the wide variety of art change and dillerent instruments main story focuses on an ex- That moment comeson the sec- their career drew out. forms that are incorporated F.ven though he spends lake the lead mid-song, mid activist (Give Owen) who is ond track "Tripped." Crying soul or not, much of the into the show, including ballet countless hours a week per- bridge, pretty much wherever they asked to transport a pregnant Co-vocalist and bassist Olivia music itself on the album is and pyrotechnics. forming, he somehow finds please. girl to a group of scientists in Stone offers her best lyrics — undeniably catchy. "It's the best merger of all of time to tour each city he trav- Singer lush lones yelps, coos and order that she might lead to find- "I heard you're leaving/I don't The riffs are simple and there the styles of art we have in this els to — another perk that sing-songs his way through the ing an answer to solving man's believe it/when will you return/ are clever double-tracked vocals country." he said. comes with the job. album. "Up in the air/I can see problem. wayward foolish friend?" isa lot abound (though more than a But Gillis said the show "1 get to see the country and forever/is that ok, yeah?" he sings Director Alfonso Cuardn ("YTu better than her pleading "why few disastrously effects-laden wouldn't be as successful get paid for it," he said. in "Diving." as a soft layer of fuzz Mama Tambien") paints a very don't you love me?" on "TV ones, too). if it weren't for the musical During his stay in Toledo, appropriately lilts us into the air. bleak picture of the future that Dinner." A second guitar or keyboard score written by Andrew Lloyd he's visited local dining favor- I iery I umaces-csquc keylxrards is very reminiscent of "Blade Or. for that matter, vocalist/ here and there usually helps. Webber, who received a life- ite Tony Packo's and The swingaloiigthrough't kiin Down," Runner." guitarist Greg F.klund's psue- But points were given for trying, time achievement award from Toledo Museum of Art. mixed well with a bouncy bass The feeling of the film is so real do-rapping on upbeat "Across not succeeding. the John I-. Kennedy Center Gillis will be performing line and the occasional electronics that one can feel exactly how it the Stars in Blue" or Stone's The music has grown up a bit, for the Performing Arts earlier along with the rest of the cast takeover. won Id be to live In the world that straight-from-1994 delivery on but the lyrics, well, haven't quite last month, along with Dolly until Ian. 28. I be subdued intermission, "Into the movie is set in. "Snow Shoes." yet. Parton and Stephen Spielberg. Gillis said most weekends The Woods," rips straight from The overall quality of "Children Instead Stone melancholi- There are lines everywhere "IWebber'sl impact on have been selling out, but Itadiohead's "Kid A" but it doesn't of Men" is exceptional, and it cally wanders throughout the like "please understand/this musical theater is huge," Gillis there are more tickets avail- much matter. results in being one of the best I klund's upbeat, dreamy leads isn't just goodbye/this is 1 can't said. able for weeknight shows. Closer "The Water Is Wann" isn't pictures of the year. Most of the and beats. stand you" ("No It Isn't," sup- Gillis is proud to perform Tickets are still available much different than any other credit goes to director Cuarcin. I or the bridge she gorgeously posedly a shot to Blink-mate in Lloyd's show eight times a through Ticketmaster. Ticket whispcry. acoustic number that who over the past decade has triple-tracks her vocals, soar- Tom DeLonge) and "she said I week when he.'s touring. prices range from $27 to $67. finishes plenty of other albums. been emerging as one of the best ing up one after another like think we're running out of alco- T walked into the water/the directors in the world. I lis qual- fireworks. hol/tonight I hate this f- town/ deep s|>oke to me/drowning out ity shows here with what is pos- Honorable mention goes to and all my best friends will be the noises, the voices, the music sibly the best job by any director opener "Gone." where Hklund the death of me" ("Babv, Come "A lot of young people are machines," lones sings. this year, and will surely he rec- happily trudges through the On"). ODYSSEY coming to see it," director It's hard to take repeated listens, ognized come Oscar time. loss of all his friends. Those might fly for the high From Paqe 7 Sharron Rose said. simply because tbe charm doesn't "Children of Men" is one of the "I don't care/I like it that way... school crowd, but for a (sup- Rose has been pleased with extend anywhere — once your all around best and most enter- see you later/see you around." posedly) worldly, experienced According to Weidner, the the reception that "2012" has sweet tooth has been filled, there's taining films of the year that Still, "Tripped" leaves you gasp- collegiate it doesn't quite ring popularity in recent years of received, saying "they don't not much else to go on. has everything for moviegoers ing for more of the same, and true. the Internet and other forms wanna leave!" she said, "They Hut like any kid, there's lots of to enjoy — action, drama, and there's nothing in sight. Yet strangely it doesn't seem to of technological media com- wanna stay and talk about it." potential. even a little humor. With hardly Which probably isn't (heir fault, matter. munication are allowing us as Rose mused that the reason "So (lone' probably fit into a life any decent new movies coming really. The music will still keep heads a human race to become more so many young, college-aged soundtrack much better back out over the next month or so, it's If anything, it should leave you bouncing, eve . f you have to connected. This serves to fur- people are interested in "2012" when it was released in the sum- a good thing that a movie such waiting for their next offering sheepishly look away when ther our understanding of each is because it gives them to mer, but for now, it's pretty enter- as this is getting the nationwide ■ Dave Herrera someone asks what's in your other. opportunity to see how they taining. release that it deserves. CD player. The film's premise was can make an impact on the ■ Dave Herrera ■ Dave Herrera ■ Dave Herrera devised about a year and half worid they live in. ago. 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WASHINGTON (API — Somalia requests was the appointment Rice cut short her visit to is asking the U.S. government of a U.S. ambassador to Somalia, Berlin in order to leave for MICHHEl PROBST '■■ for help in building efficient The United States has not had a London before winds wors- police, military and intelligence functioning embassy in Somalia ened, landing at Heathrow KLLING WINDS: The hair of a woman flies in Frankfurt, central Germany. Thursday. Jan 18.2007. as heavy storms hit Germany High organizations as it attempts to frit years. I line was no imme- Airport in storm winds gusting winds and storms are expected to sweep across europe in coming days overcome years of strife and diate comment yesterday from up to 77 mph. impoverishment. the State Department on the "It's not often you get winds trains running, Hans-Georg southern Poland, who had national railway company said. The requests were contained request but security issues for of that sort of strength that far /iinmi'i in.inn. the spokes- hoped to travel to Hamburg to In London, harried minium in a three-page memo submit- any U.S. personnel sent there are inland," said John Hammond of man of the national railroad, celebrate her husband's birth- ersstruggled through a gauntlet ted to the State Department believed to be a major concern. Britain's weather office. "|Rice| Deutsche Bahn, told n-tv tele- day with friends. "We had invit- of road closures caused by fall- by Dahir Mirreh libreel, a U.S. large-scale assistance seems did well to land there, I wouldn't vision. ed all these people to his 85th ing debris blown from glass- representative of the Transition unlikely until Somali authorities have fancied doing that." I l.ii in mi Mehdorn, chief birthday, but now we just can't paneled office buildings and T'ederal Government in Somalia tire able to create a stable envi- German meteorologists executive of Deutsche Bahn. get there." medival churches. The city's that took power recently after ronment in the country. recorded gusts up to 118 mph, said: "We have never yet had Traffic on the Eurostar, slender Millennium bridge the ouster of radical Islamists by The requests also call for con- forcing dozens of flight can- such a situation in Germany." the train service connect- was closed after the suspen- Ethiopian troops. gressional approval of Somalia celations, shutting schools and At Berlin'scentralrailwaysta- ing Britain with continental sion structure began swaying The government was estab- stabilization and reconstruction prompting the national rail- tion, Luise Mazur Reinhold, 79, Europe through the Channel dangerously in the wind. lished in 2004 with U.N. back- legislation as well as encourage- road to suspend services across sat disconsolately on a bench. Tunnel, was suspended after Rail stations across London ing but had been too weak until ment of private U.S. investment a swath of the country. "What should we do now? an electrical cable holder fell were also closed, and the the turn of the year to establish in Somalia. "We are still at a standstill They threw us off the train 10 onto the tracks near the north- evening commute melted nationwide," with only a few minutes ago," said Mazur, from ern French city of Lille, Prance's into chaos. Come see what we Uranium machines pave way for nuclear fuel have to offer! Mill \in Manor Ml Third Si By Gaorga Jahn in place at the Natanz facility Agency visiting Natanz this moving toward completion." 702 Third St. The Associated Press designated to house Tehran's week — appeared to strength- Iran's leaders have suggested 839 Fourth Si industrial-scale enrichment en claims from Tehran that il those machines would be in Ull VIENNA, Austria — Iran is program. is moving toward large-scale place by March 20, the end of ready to start assembling thou- Both men emphasized that enrichment involving 3,000 the Iranian year. But the dip- Charleston n Apts. gement sands of centrifuges to produce the facility had been ready for centrifuges, which spin urani- lomat and official said quick 710 Scoll Hamilton HMKH taMabk enriched uranium — a pos- some time, and there was no um gas into enriched material. completion of such a large- 730 Scoll Hamilton close lo cumpm sible pathway to nuclear arms sign that actual work on putting Low-enriched uranium can scale project was unlikely, say- — after finishing most prelimi- in the centrifuges would begin be used to generate power, ing the complicated process < all lit make an t>inimcni todayl nary work on an underground at any particular date. while highly enriched levels takes months. Mid Am Management facility housing such machines, Still, there has been specula- serve as the fissile core of nucle- The United States and some 641 Third tMK(, a diplomat and a U.N. official tion that the hardline leader- ar warheads of its allies accuse Iran of trying 352-4380 said yesterday. ship might start doing so next "We are moving toward the to produce nuclear weapons. midam(" veri/nn.net The two — who requested month, to celebrate the 28th production of nuclear fuel, anonymity because they were anniversary of the Islamic which requires 3,000 centri- not authorized to discuss con- Revolution that brought the fuges and more than this fig- fidential information — said clerical leadership to power. ure," government spokesman much, but not all, of the hard- The revelations — based on Gholamhossein Elham told ware needed for the installa- reports by inspectors of the reporters Monday. 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"I also teammate, a hard worker and a good in the 100 and in the 200 The two senior co-captains of the want to stay involved with the backstroke on BGSU's Top IKiSU swimmingand diving team friend." sport, and I would love to coach." Swimmers List. Member of the will be making their final laps Coach Red Buff had nothing 2nd place 400 medley relay at across Cooper Pool this weekend Brit O'Connor I BG Swim Team but praise for the two seniors that the 2004 MAC Championships as the Falcons host Buffalo. came out of her first recruiting "It's hittersweet," said senior team for three of the past four as a good teammate, a hard class at BG. CAROLINE KEATING Brit O'Connor. "I'll miss seeing years and has been swimming worker, and a good friend," "They have been a huge part BG CAREER: Holds the NBA the girls everyday, but I won't miss competitively for 17 years. O'Connor said. of this team for the last four BGSU record in the 500 and getting up in the morning |for Her most memorable moment Kcatingis a two- time team MVP years," Buff said. "They both 200 free and the 800 free relay. Former BG Ail- practice,. was when the team finished third and holds three school records. have very high standards and ranks third in the 100 free, fifth "It's sad," said senior Caroline in MAC Championships three She hopes to see the program a lot of their leadership is done in the 1,650 free and 5rd in American finds new Keating. "I feel like I'm losing a years ago, but that is not what she grow and continue to get bet- through their actions." the 1000 free and seventh in home with Pacers pan of me." wants to be remembered by. ter after this season and also has the 200 fly on BGSU's Top See SWIM | Page 11 Swimmers List. In a blockbuster trade O'Connor has been on the "I want to be remembered some interesting goals for herself between the Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers, former BGSU All-American BG takes on CMU tomorrow at 1 p.m. Tennis team optimistic about Keith McLeod became a Pacer. McLeod is the second second ha f of season all-time scoring leader for the Falcons and was the By Ryan Bort Reporter points to, but she is necessary to 2002 MAC Player of the the team. Year. "She's always out there Although the women's tennis encouraging the girls and SCHEDULE team started the season with a coaching them — she is very loss, this spring season is look- enthusiastic and all of the girls ing very promising in the eyes of want her out there," Dean said. TODAY coach rainy Dean. Ashley lakupcin and lenna Hockey: Throughout last fall, the team Nussbaum are the team's at N, Michigan; 7:35 p.m. played in a few invitationals, other two captains, lakupcin including the BGSU Invitational, and Nussbaum are two of the Track and Field: to get ready for conference play team's leaders on and off the BGSU Invite; 5 p.m. in the spring. court, having been starters since TOMORROW "We could easily be in the top they arrived at BG. According two or three if we perform when to Dean, these two have a lit- Hockey: things are on the line," Dean tle extra edge and are always at N. Michigan: 7:35 p.m. said. "In the IMid-American getting fired up, which in turn Women's Basketball: Conferencel. tennis is so dose contributes to the team's morale vs. Central Michigan; 1 p.m. that anyone could beat anyone and fires them up as well. on a given night, so we just have "The way they play gets the Men's Basketball: to perform." other girls excited—lenna plays at Kent State; 7 p.m. The team is currently look- at the net a lot and gets a lot Gymnastics: ing forward to its big matches of exciting points and Ashley against Ball State and Toledo on is determined to succeed every vs. Western Michigan; 7 p.m. April 7 and April 21 respectively. time she goes on the court," Swimming: These are marked matches Dean said. vs. Buffalo; 1 p.m. for two reasons. First, BG lost to These captains are going Tennis: both teams last year in matches to be needed to help coach that Dean feels they should have the younger players. BG has at UIC: 3 pm. won, and secondly because two freshmen that get into the SUNDAY of the annual battle these two starting line-up in Sam Kintzel Tennis: engage in for recruitment. Many and Katia Babina. Both these girls on BG's team were recruit- players came in and dis- at DePaul: 10 a.m. ed by both teams and decided played skills and knowledge of to go with BG the game, but will need help OUR CALL This year's team is the Due adjusting to the college life and definition of a team — to con- the college game. tribute to their winning efforts According to Dean, the cap- The List not every player has to be a tains of this year's team should It seems the Vick brothers stand out or an all-star on the be able to help guide them to court. Senior Erica Wolfe is a the top few spots in the con- won't just settle for media team captain and vocal leader. ference, and if everyone does attention on the field, Chances are she won't be the their part, they should be very after Michael was recently star on the team that everyone successful. reported to have been found in possession of marijuana at a Georgia airport. For this BG looks for answers to recent issue, we look at the top five Marcus/Michael indiscre- struggles before end of season tions. By Chayi. Held Ice Arena. 1. The stomp: Reporter "Our primary objective now Marcus, the younger Vick is to become a confident team brother, stomps on the leg of A BGSU hockey squad look- as we head down the stretch," ing to gain some much need- said coach Scott Paluch. "We Louisville's Elvis Dumervil in ed confidence heading into need to get a streak going, the 2006 Gator Bowl. the final stretch of the season there's no question about that. 2. Smokin' (again): travels to Marquette, Mich., to We want to know that we can battle the Wildcats of Northern go any place, play well and win Now both brothers have Michigan in a pair of CCHA a game." been suspected of or games this weekend. Much of the confidence BG AP PHOTO charged with possession. The Falcons (5-19-1, 3-14-0) is lacking is due to the team's UP, UP AND AWAY: BG guard Kate Aehter (20) goes up (or a shot against Miami (Ohio) guard Ashley Hawkins (II) during their basket- will be looking to finish their offensive struggles this sea- Marcus' charge came with a ball game Tuesday. The Falcons will look to continue their winning ways when they take on Central Michigan, tomorrow at I pm. in Anderson current five-game road trip, son. The Falcons are averag- reckless driving as well, back Arena. In the game, the No. 17 ranked Falcons will go (or their 31st consecutive win against Mid-American Conference opponents. one that has seen stops in Ann ing 1.9 goals per game while in 2004. Arbor, Omaha and now the surrendering an average of 4.1 Upper Peninsula, on a win- goals to opponents. The power 3. Teen trouble: ning note against a Northern play has also plagued BG Distributing pornography to Government ready to step up involvment in MLB Michigan (9-14-2, 6-11-1) team throughout the season, with that sits two spots ahead of BG teens (hey, they said they the Falcons converting on 15 in 10th place in the CCHA. of 172 chances with the man- were in college) and rape steroids investigation, speak with individual players The two teams split a week- charges - you guess the end series last year at the BG See HOCKEY | Page II By Andrew Bagnato brother. Marcus? Correct. nizations, and from others, in a cloud over its head, and that Tl e Asso( ated Press conducting this investigation," cloud will not just go away." 4. The bird: Marcus Mitchell said in remarks that Mitchell cannot compel tes- gave a crowd the finger in PHOENIX — Former Senate were released to reporters. timony. He warned the clubs Majority Leader George Mitchell cited last week's Hall that Congress or other federal college. Michael held out Mitchell warned baseball own- of Fame vote to underscore the or state authorities which do until last season in New ers that a lack of cooperation importance of his investiga- have subpoena power could get Orleans. with his investigation into tion. Mark McGwire was picked involved, steroid use will "significantly on 23.5 percent of ballots — far "I believe that a report that is 5. Ron Mexico: A increase" the chances of gov- below the necessary 75 percent not credible and thorough will woman accuses Michael ernment involvement. needed for induction. The vote significantly increase the pos- Speaking to owners at base- was viewed by many as the first of giving her genital sibility of action by others, espe- ball's quarterly meetings, referendum on how history will cially if it's the result of a lack herpes, saying he Mitchell said he intends to inter- judge an age when bulked-up of cooperation by the clubs, or knew about the view active players and raised players came under suspicion by anyone else who is or has condition (and the possibility that Congress of using performance-enhanc- been involved with baseball," or other government ing drugs. Baseball didn't ban Mitchell said. didn't tell her) authorities could steroids until after the 2002 The House Oversight and because he compel testimony. season. GovernmentReformCommittee had himself "I believe it will "If nothing else, the results of held a series of hearings on ste- be in your best the Hall of Fame votinglast week, roids and pro sports in 2005 and checked out interests, and and the reaction to it, offer fresh 2006. at a clinic the best inter- evidence that this issue will not "The use of steroids in profes- under the alias ests of baseball, just fade away," Mitchell said. sional sports continues to be an if I can report that I have "Whether you think it fair or not, issue the committee is inter JORDAN F10WBI I tHf.BG NEWS "Ron Mexico" received full coopera- whether you think it justified or CARVING THROUGH ICE: Matsumoto (in white) and *e Falcons have struggled tion from your orga- not, Major League Baseball has See STEROIDS | Page 11 this season offensively. \ II Fnday. January 19.2007 SPORTS WWWBGNEWS.COM

test for amphetamines last year. Giants owner Peter Magowan STEROIDS declined to answer questions From Page 10 about Bonds. Selig also spoke to the owners ested in, and we are looking about Mitchell's investigation. forward to learning more about Asked if he had urged the clubs the progress Senator Mitchell to cooperate with Mitchell. has made in his investigation," Selig said, "Urge is probably not said Rep. Henry A. Waxman, strong enough." the California Democrat who "Look, some clubs have been chairs the committee. more cooperative than others, Keith Ausbrook, Republican but at this stage, I'm not con- general counsel for the com- cerned about that," Selig said. mittee, said he's almost certain "He will have cooperation." Mitchell has not been in contact Selig would not say which with the panel recently about clubs are lagging in their coop- this issue. eration. Mitchell acknowl- "We've certainly been very edged that teams aren't used interested in his investigation to dealing with "large-scale and what the results are going document discovery," which to be," Ausbrook said. "If he's can be time-consuming. But not getting anywhere, we'll cer- he said his investigation would tainly consider whether to re- move faster if clubs cooper- engage in it." ated more quickly. The players' association "Many have asked when my declined comment, spokesman report will be completed," he Greg Bouris said. said. "The pace of this investi- Mitchell did not speak to gation is dictated by the rate at reporters after addressing which information is received." owners. He was hired by com- Houston owner Drayton missioner Bud Selig last March McLane said the owners CHRIS G»RD«R ' «PPHOt0 following more than a year weren't surprised by Mitchell's LOOKING ON TO THE SUPER BOWL: Indianapolis Colls head coach Tony Dungy watches game aeon dining the lust guaclec of the AFC divisional playoff of allegations against Barry remarks. Bonds, McGwire and other "It's a process that's very com- stars. No timetable was set for plicated, and it's just going to Mitchell's report. take time to complete," McLane Bonds is under investigation said. "The steroids issues con- Dungy, Smith have chance to be first black by a federal grand jury as to tinue to emerge, and the public whether he perjured himself wants to know. For some reason when he testified in 2003 in they want to know more about the BAI.CO steroid distribu- baseball on steroids than they coaches in Super Bowl history tion case that he hadn't know- do football or basketball. So it's ingly taken any performance- certainly focused on this." By Dave Goldberg and Smith on his staff. Back hope it goes beyond that so we Thai rule was a huge step for- enhancing drugs. During the meeting, Selig The Associated Press then, 70 percent of the league's don'thave to think of their race," ward. The San Francisco Giants also spoke about the free- players were black — a percent- he said As recently as 1987, when 200 are negotiating a contract with agent market and singled out INDIANAPOLIS — Two weeks age that still holds. NFL leaders acknowledge league and team officials con- Bonds, who needs 22 home the Chicago Cubs and San ago, Lovie Smith made the This year, there were seven that's in the future. vened lor their annual March runs to surpass Hank Aaron's Francisco Giants, among oth- three-hour trip from Chicago to black coaches, including Dennis "We still have problems with meeting, there was just one mark of 755. Speaking to report- ers, for their spending, one offi- watch Tony Dungy's Colts take Green in Arizona and Art Shell t helront office, "said Pittsburgh's black person among them. ers at a golf tournament in the cial at the meeting said, speak- on Herman Edwards' Chiefs in a in Oakland. Both men were Dan Rooney, one of league's Two years later, Shell became Dominican Republic this week, ing on condition of anonymity first-round NFL playoff game. fired after the season, although senior owners. the first black head coach of Bonds declined to discuss because the remarks during the The night before, the three Shell will remain in the Haiders' An example: When lerry the modem era — there hadn't ongoing negotiations with the session were not intended to be old friends and their wives front office. The others are Reese "as promoted to general been one since Fritz Pollard in Giants, or his reported positive made public. dined at P.F. Chang's in down- Cincinnati's Marvin Lewis and manager ofthe New YbrkGiants the barnstorming days of the town Indianapolis in what was Cleveland's Romeo Crennel. this week, he became just the early 1920s. as much a symbolic meeting as Though he didn't coach this third black man in that key Few remember Pollard, son. a gathering of old pals — three season, Ray Rhodes coached position, joining Baltimore's although Dungy acknowledged HOCKEY The Wildcats' offense is led by black coaches celebrating the Philadelphia and Green Bay in Ozzie Newsome and Houston's him yesterday as "the lackie From Page 10 the CCHA's top goal-scorer this arrival of their teams in the the 1990s. Rick Smith. Robinson of pro football." year, Mike Santorelli, who has NFL playoffs. Despite the strides, no black The push for diversity actually Another positive sign: Some advantage for a .087 mark. BG's 20 goals so far this season. The "We talked about starting in head coach has ever taken the came from outside the NFL five black coaches who have left opponents have scored goals on defense is anchored by goal- '96 in Tampa and some of the final step. years ago. their original teams have been 30 of 148 power plays for a .203 tender Bill Zaniboni, who has things we remembered from "Of course, it would be special Two lawyers, the late lohnny hired again. Dungy, Shell and conversion percentage. played well in net, with a 2.59 then," Dungy recalled yesterdav. if that happened," Smith said. "I Cochran )r. and Cyrus Mehri. Rhodes all got second jobs after According to Paluch, produc- goals against average. "How great it is that we are in hope for a day when it is unno- released a study criticizing the being fired, and Green and ing on the offensive end and BG will also have to overcome the plavoffs and that at least two ticed but that day isn't here. This league for ignoring black candi- F.dwards (who was with the improved special teams play its struggles on the road this of IB have a chance to make it is the first time, I think, two dates for head coaching jobs. New York lets from 2001-2005) have been points of empha- season, a 2-11 record, and try to .he Super Bowl. You realized black men have led their teams Then-commissioner Paul voluntarily left one team and sis for the team in practice as to break its current stretch in it would be awesome if it hap- to the final four. You have to Tagliabuc. a staunch advocate were hired by another. they look to gain some ground which the team has lost 15 of its pened and, hopefully, it will." acknowledge that. I do. we do. of minority hiring, quickly "That the black coaches are going into the CCHA playoffs last 17 games. It's officially one game from I realize the responsibility that appointed a committee head- being fired and rehired show next month. If the team hopes to make being awesome. comes with that." ed by Rooney to study the that they are becoming part of "Our focus right now rests on something out of this season, If the Colts beat the New So do black players. problem. the system now—they're inside our team," Paluch said. "We've the team knows the time is now Fngland Patriots on Sunday "We're making progress From that emerged "the the old boy network' instead of got to get more confident scor- to make a run and string some and Smith's Bears beat the New slowly," says defensive tackle Rooney rule," requiring any out of it." Rooney said. T don't ing goals. We're going through points together. Orleans Saints, it would put two Anthony McFarland of the Colts, team with a coaching vacancy think people l(x>k at their race a difficult time from an offen- "It's time to make a statement black coaches in the NFLs mar- who played for both Dungy and to interview at least one minor- but just that they're just good sive standpoint, so the offensive here," said forward Kai Kantola. quee game for the first time in Smith in Tampa Bay. ity candidate before making a coaches. It's a big step from side and special teams are what "Northern Michigan is right its 41 years. Even if just one of "I don't think players think of decision. Uooney himself is cur- where we were." we have been focusing on." above Ferris State, who is above them wins, that, too, would be 'black players' and while play- rently considering Minnesota Still, the NFLs numbers aren't Points will not come easy for us, so this is a weekend where a first. ers.' It shows that for Tony and defensive coordinator Mike close to the NBAs, another BG as this weekend they face we can put up some points and There were just three black Lovie to come this far that there Tomlin. who is black, and league with a large majority of a UNM team that, despite its get it started." head coaches in the NFL when are at least some organizations Chicago assistant Ron Rivera, black players. It currently has 11 lackluster record, has recorded The puck drops at 7:35 p.m. Dungy started nearly a decade that have confidence that black who is Hispanic, for his team's black coaches for 30 teams, and wins over top teams Wisconsin, both tonight and Saturday in ago in Tampa, with Edwards men can be head coaches. I coaching vacancy there have been 5(i in its history. Michigan and Miami this sea- Marquctte, Mich.

The two seniors will try to go out SWIM with a big splash against Buffalo, From Page 10 a team that has struggled to a 0- 5 MAC record this season. Both A Place to call Home Buff is sad to see them leave teams will be coming off confer- but at the same time has no ence losses, but the Falcons, also worries about how they will fare 0-5, have come out on top in past after college. two meets. "I know they will go on to Assistant coach Marie Howard do big and great things when is expecting a big turnout for they leave here," Buff said. "I the game and says the girls can't expect them to become rich and wait. famous and remember their "We're pumped and ready to friends at BG." go," Howard said.

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