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www.bgnews.com independent student press VOLUME 91 ISSUED Court worries liberals By Beth Franklin the types of birth control avail- Al Gore included, speculate that a Nebraska law that prohibited change the Roe v. Wade decision. STAFF WRITER able to women, specifically abor- at least one of the judges will partial birth abortions unless the She said that taking options With a few of the Supreme tion. This issue is of concern on a retire during Bush's term. procedure was necessary to save away from women will have a national level, but some people Court Judges in their late seven- In 1973 the Court ruled under the woman's life. With the elec- negative impact. "The only per- and organizations in Bowling Roe v. Wade that abortion was tion of George W. Bush to the son who will get to exercise their ties and early eighties and look- Green are also concerned. ing toward retirement, the possi- encompassed within the right to presidency came much specula- right to live in accordance with bility that President Bush will be Chief Justice William H. privacy. The 7 to 2 decision legal- tion as to whether the Roe v. their beliefs will be the pro-life Rehnquist, 76, and Associate able to appoint a new justice to ized abortion across the United Wade decision would be over- person," Krueger said. the bench increases. Judges lohn Paul Stevens, 80, and States. So far the Rehnquist court turned. "Forty percent of our clients Sandra Day O'Conner, 70, are the If Bush appoints a pro-life jus- has been supportive of Roe v. Dr. Mary Krueger, director of are in college. Eighty percent of oldest judges on the court. Many Wade. File Ptolo tice there could be changes in the Women's Center on campus, politicians, former Vice President Last year the court invalidated said she hopes that nothing will SUPREME COURT, PAGE 7 CHARGED: Trent Jackson, for- mer U. basketball player, has been charged with robbery. "There is a lot of excitement. Everybody can't believe how big it is. It Is almost as big as Penn State's Union and they have twice the population." Former RAY BUCKHOU, Senior Project Architect athlete accused
Associated Press Photo of theft POPULAR: Matt Morgmsky. lead singer for the Supertones, jumps into the crowd during By Bill Rams the opening day of the annual sun WRIIIR SonShine2001,oneofthe Former University basketball player Trenton lackson, Ir, was country's largest Christian charged with aggravated robbery, music festivals. receiving stolen property and pos- session of criminal tools after police found items believed to be Religious used in the crime outside lackson's residence. Mr. lackson is accused of rob- pop music bing the BG Drive Thru on South College Drive on Sunday, luly 22 ind is being held at V\food County ail with bond set at $30,000. left Mindeiuch BG News becomes According to police reports, Mr. lackson was sported riding his SHELL OF THE UNION: The basic design of the inside of the Union is taking shape. bicycle near the scene of the crime popular carrying a very full backpack. When questioned, lackson asked By Will E Sanders Officer Scott Smith to follow him STAFF WRITER to his residence. New Union offers more Christian pop music is show- Before entering his residence. ing up more on campus and in Officer Smith saw lackson near a the city. bush outside his apartment com- From the headlining band at plex with his backpack. last year's Dance Marathon to When allowed by Mr. lackson the two local Christian bands to enter the apartment, Officer that play downtown, Christian for University students pop music is showing up more Smith noticed lackson's backpack was not as full as it was at their first locally. By Beth Franklin supported 6,000 University stu- STAFF WRITER "Music is a big part of our ser- dents, nearly one-third of the WORK PROGRESSING U. continues vice," Campus Christian Pastor The Pizza Outlet was always current number of students ON STUDENT UNION JACKSON, PAGE 7 lim Poorman said. "The wor- bustling, the computer lab enrolled. In its early days the * Renovations on the ship music gives us a chance to always occupied, the tables Union housed the Carnation negotiations connect with God and the secu- always full with students or facul- Room. Student Union continue to progress as scheduled. lar cover tunes we do allows a mHJLTY FINDINGS ty doing work, eating or socializ- On Sundays the room would lot of people that have never ing. But as the population on be filled with people enjoying the for food court been to church before to feel campus grew, the Union seemed famous Sunday buffet. On * It is two thirds of the way SI'OIMSM.WAC.KMKM" done and is on budget By Dorothy Wrona comfortable." to shrink. There was longer room Fridays and Saturdays the room STAFF WRITER Bowling Green State for everyone, and thus the pro- would be a popular place for * Six stone quotes from six University's Christian organiza- duction of a new Union began. couples to go dancing. As tech- The Bowen-Thompson Student tion H20 is the largest student The Bowen-Thompson nology grew so did the demand presidents will be in place Union is scheduled to open in Prof, immediately. Five are organization on campus with Student Union, being construct- for a computer lab in the Union. January, as planned. However, no more than 300 students, ed on the same site as the old The Carnation room was then already in position and the restaurants have been selected for last one is being placed according to Poorman. one, will be neariy twice the size. transformed into a computer lab. the food court yet The H20 band, which head- Some of the features from the old The demand for use of the lab The union will include a studying * It is now possible to see lined last year's Dance Union will be brought back and rose. University-operated coffee shop, a Marathon, has 10 members in new features will be brought in. The Lenhart Grand Ballroom, each space (inside) as it University-owned restaurant and will be when the building is it. They include a rhythm gui- which more recently has seen the University-owned food court. tarist, a lead guitarist, a bassist a athlete The Old Union complete." The old Union built in 1958, COMPARISON, PAGE 2 payment FOOD COURT, PAGE 2 CHRISTIAN, PAGE 2 By Maftpn STAFF •»l![R - The concern with payments for athletes in addition to their schol- SBX cheaper for buying books arships has been growing for the last several decades, according to Dr. Raymond Schneider, a sports Students may save money by shopping around COMPARING BOOK PRICES management professor. Four incoming freshman, as well as two undergraduate students, Until the mid 1970s, college ath- By WiE Sanders compared to each of the other new books were to the same dol- were chosen for this project. Each student submitted their schedule STAFF WRITER letes received scholarships stores' new and used book price. lar amount, with only a 42 cent and the News went out and priced the books needed for the sched- including small stipends called Whether you're buying new or The total difference of all 47 price difference. Similarly, the ule at each store. This chart shows the difference between the "Laundry Money" that allowed used books, the Student Book books if bought at SBX came out difference in used book prices prices each student spent at each store ahd the total spent for all them to pay for their necessities. Exchange (SBX) is the cheapest to be more than $60 if bought between the two were $2. six students at the stores However, this stipend was banned bookstore in 'own. new, and $40 if purchased used. Students who choose to buy in the late 1970s and college ath- In a recent study done by the For example, one of the stu- just used books will save more Bookstore Student 1 Freshmen 3 Total (all 6) News oi the books needed by dents who agreed to participate money if they buy them at SBX letes no longer receive any laun- SBX(New) $345 $224 $1,742 dry money. This later led to the four freshman and two non- in this survey would have saved A student will, according to the freshman undergraduate stu- $37 dollars if they were to buy sample survey, save $8 if they SBX(Used) $258 $168 $1,309 argument about whether college U. Store (New) $354 $261 $1,804 athletes should receive a small dents, students save an average their books at SBX The student shop for used books at SBX of $10 when buying their books was a freshman and taking five Also, students who buy their u. Store (Old) $266 $196 $1,353 amount of money. Bee-Gee (New) $351 $223 $1,804 . "Currently, it is illegal for college at SBX. classes. books used at any of the three bookstores in town will typically Bee-Gee (Old) $263 $168 $1,355 athletes to earn money for their Between the six students, 47 At the two other bookstores, books were needed. Each book University Bookstore and Bee- FACULTY FINDINGS, PAGE 2 price was recorded and later Gee Bookstore, the total price for BOOKSTORES, PAGE 2 , Source VMlESanden Jtfl HindtMCh 8G News ) 2 Wednesday, August 1,2001 BG NEWS Teens more passionate about Christian music, message CHRISTIAN, FROM PAGE 1 ented as it is now," Poorman said. But George offers his own "The quality of Christian music explanation as to why Christian drummer, three singers, a key- ten years ago was poor. But these pop music is starting to reach a boardist, a Congo player and a bands that are around now are so larger audience. harmonica player. energetic and have so much tal- "I think a lot of teens are tired "For those that think church ent" of the lyrics of the mainstream music is just vocal choirs and According to Poorman, artists," George said. "It just gets pipe organs, that isn't the case," Christian pop music is not the old after awhile Christian music Poorman said. "We are doing only reason why there has been has the same style as many of the worship services that have 110 an increase in his service size. He mainstream bands, but they decibels and we have the best said that "the younger culture is have a positive message, instead sound system around." spiritually interested and have a of a negative one." Poorman also has plans to lot of spiritual questions." In addition to the H20 band bring RO.D. to campus this year. But trends in Christian pop and the four bands at Dayspring, RO.D. is a heavy metal Christian music aren't just happening at there are two local Christian rock band that has recently BGSU, they are also happening at bands. Pinewood Derby, an alter- gained mainstream attention. Dayspring Assembly of God. native band, and Sanctus Real, a Poorman says there is nothing According to the Youth Minster rock band, often perform shows wrong with a band like ROiD. at Dayspring Andy George, the in downtown Bowling Green. playing heavy metal Christian youth group has grown from 37 "One of the main things that is music He also said that there is a members to 180 members in a helping the rise of Christian pop Christian band for every genre of little over a year. is that teens are passionate about music, from Christian "grunge The youth group at Day Spring a positive message," George said. bands to rap groups." has four bands, some of which "They will do anything to keep Associated Press Phcrto "Honestly, a lot of Christian have played at local coffee shops. that positive message in their music never made an impact in They range from alternative rock life." CHRISTIAN STAR: Christian music star Michael W. Smith performs during Litest. the past because it was not as tal- bands to slow rock bands.
Athletes feel they deserve more compensation FACULTY FINDINGS. FROM PAGE 1 are expected to be on campus for In order to gather all informa- practice and training year-round tion for the research, Schneider' athletic skills," said Schneider, instead of taking off-season. has interviewed athletes and who has been researching this "What 1 found out is that ath- their coaches from all over the issue for over three years. letes feel that they deserve a little United States. Although athletic scholarships more compensation in addition "It is hard to get hold of high cover athletes' housing, tuition to their scholarship," he said. profile athletes," he said. "There and meal plans, they are still "What they are looking at is that is always a fear factor for coaches going to have some expenses. cost of attending college." or athletic directors who are try- Schneider said University ath- Incidentally, another problem ing to protect their athletes." letes are required to spend 20 is that recently, business promo- It is also difficult for him to hours practicing every week, but tions have become a large part of conclude his research since the it is almost impossible to prac- college sports. More and more issue of athletes' payments has tice, attend team meetings and universities are receiving spon- diverse opinions. do strength training within those sorships by exposing their ath- "The biggest thing that we can 20 hours. Consequently, athletes letes to the mass media On the do is to educate ourselves with have less free time to focus on other hand, the athletes who the all of the issues and points their academic and personal bring in the sponsorship do not that go into this debate to make a lives. Jtfi Hndtntch BG News receive any sort of compensation decision based on what is the Schneider also said athletes BALLROOM: The grand ballroom in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union is on the second floor. besides their full scholarship. possible thing." Bowen-Thompson Union Bookstores sell books at boasts physical appeal same percent of retail price COMPARISON. FROM PAGE 1 "It was kind of like the oldest mall study areas, a gift shop that will be in town." open until 11 or 12 at night, and BOOKSTORES, FROM PAGE 1 variety of used books at the two er than the University Bookstore Henry Rollins and Ecoustik off-campus bookstores. half the time, Bee-Gee looks at The movie theater in the new office spaces for, among others, Hookah put on shows, became Union will seat 250 students. The USG and Food Services. save around $70. "Used books are the best of three different wholesalers when too small for shows of that magni- In almost all cases dealt with, both worlds," Donnelly said. buying back books. This way University bookstore will be two There will be a clock tower out- tude. stories big, and the Union food all three bookstores sell their "They are cheaper for us to buy, students get the most money out side the Union, connected to the used books at 25 percent of the and cheaper for the students to of their used books when they court will be the largest food court inside by a bridge, a large atrium Bowen-Thompson and several sky lights. retail price, which is the price the buy." ' sell them back. on campus. Student Union Inside the food court will be the "There is a lot of excitement," publisher says they have to sell Although the University A book's wholesale price is the The Bowen-Thompson them at. Bookstore has a wider variety of price a bookstore can get if they Pizza Outlet, though Crooks said Buckholz said about the new Student Union, among other fea- it will probably have a new name, Union. "Everybody can't believe Each store, at one time or new books. sell the book to a book wholesal- tures, will have a new computer another, had the cheapest avail- According to Donnelly, Bee- ing company, and it is the price a Steak Escape, a deli Station, a how big His It is almost as big as lab and a larger Ballroom There taco and fajita station and an Penn State's Union and they have able price for a certain book, but Gee Bookstore and SBX are both they pay students for the book. will be a movie theater, a book overall, SBX had the cheapest owned by the same owner. But This means that many stores Asian station The food court will twice the population" store, a pub with a billiards room, also have a national burger chain Crooks said the new Union is prices for both new and used despite the same ownership, that buy-back books at whole- a cafe, several lounges, and a con- texts. prices on average were higher at sale price and sell them to and a dessert station going to be a place where stu- venience store. dents can look inside through the "Here is the issue," manger of Bee-Gee Bookstore. wholesalers, like Bee-Gee. make The University is considering Ray Buckholz, Senior Project contracts with either Wendy's. glass and see the activity going SBX Steve Donnelly said. "Sometimes there may be no profit. Architect of the Union construc- small discrepancies in book McDonalds, or Burger King. In on. "Students will decide what to "Students can save money by According to Bob Walker from tion, says that technically, the shopping at this store, but they prices between the two stores," the University Bookstore, the keeping with tradition, the food do after they get there," he said. ballroom will be the only thing "We're expecting this to be a busy can't use their (Big Charge) card. Bee-Gee Bookstore clerk of five bookstore here on campus only court is expected to be called the carried over from the old Union. Falcon's Nest place." So parents are forced to pay the years Matt Drake said. "But once uses one buying guide when The Lenhart Grand Ballroom will Also available will be a cafe and Buckholz said the building is higher price at the university we become aware of them we buying back books, they use the retain the same name but will be bookstore." change the prices." Textbook Buying Guide from a pub with billiards. The bowling not over-sized, but a well-pro- larger. grammed project that took kits of As well as saving money, stu- Although prices at Bee-Gee Missouri Book Services Textbook alley that was in the old Union "The old building was 41- will not return in the new one forethought "There is going to be dents are also offered a larger were higher than SBX. and high- Exchange Inc. years-old and didn't have any Inside the glass paneled walls a true center-of-campus feeling," appeal." said David Crooks, of the new Union students will he said "This is the most interest- Director of the University Union. also find a TV lounge, several ing project of my career." Did you know... An ostrich egg would take four hours to hard boil/! \)@^\il Administration hopes to "nrco* fftarcos Pizza end negotiations by August FOOD COURT. FROM PAGE 1 committee of University stu- "We are in the process of dents and faculty met to review putting branded items in the The food court, however, will information about possible food court," said Dean of include a restaurant that is part restaurants for the union. Students Wanda Overland. of a national chain Requests for proposals were sent "We're in the process of getting According to Ed O'Donnell, out to national fast food compa- the best deal we can." director of Dining Services, nies such as Wendy's and Burger Overland expects the negotiations between the King. The companies then sent University's negotiations with a their proposals to the University University and national restau- restaurant chain to be finished for review. rant chains are still in progress. by the end of August or early fall He does not expect the discus- Currently negotiations with a at the latest. If the negotiations sions to delay the opening of the burger chain are in progress. take longer than that deadline, it Union. Merchandising and retail space "We're still planning that it will are being taken into considera- could delay the opening of the be open on time," O'Donnell tion. The next step is for the uni- food court she added. Once a said. versity's lawyer to review that chain is selected, space will be When Union construction information and to work out a allotted and employees will be was still in the planning stages, a contract trained. ©QBE© CLASSIFIEDS Advertise your needs todayl Call 2-6977 BG SPORTS WOMEN'S SOCCER: SENIOR BETH WECHSTER, M.ANDY SMITH AND LESLIE HEPFINGE WILL LEAD THE TEAM THIS FALL. New coaching staff named for football Billy Gonzales has been named wide receivers coach, replacing Slan WEDNESDAY Drayton, who joined ihe staff of the Green Bay Packers. Gregg Brandon August 1, has moved from coaching wide 2001 receivers to running backs and will assume the title of assistant head coach/offensive coordinator. David Sayler has been named assistant www.bgnews.com/sports athletic director for financial affairs. BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY He replaces Lauren Kelly who left for the University of Houston. Indians' season slow By Crai( Gilford "1 think my fear with losing expect to make a deal for a start- then go to Durham on Monday to STAFF WRITER Shuey is how do we protect our ing pitcher. get some side work in. He is bullpen," said John Hart, general "Chances are slim," he said. "1 expected to make a start for With two months to go in the manager of the Indians. "Our think we can fix that (problem) in Akron, the Tribe's AA team, later Major League Baseball season, starters have to give us more house." this week. the Cleveland Indians are aware innings." Indians management believes "I don't think it's gonna take of the fact they have some prob- That is one problem the the team' s starters will continue him long to get back," said lems, but management thinks Indians have had to work on to to turn things around as they Indians manager Charlie ManueL they have what it takes to over- overcome all year. Through much have begun to do so, having bet- With Shuey out of the bullpen come them. of the first half of the season, the ter success since the All-Star for possibly die rest of the season, lust last week, one of the team's Tribe starters were struggling to break. They are also looking for- the Indians expect other top top setup men, Paul Shuey, was go more than five innings per ward to the return of veteran lefty pitchers on the relief staff to step placed on the disabled list due to start, meaning that the bullpen Chuck Finley who has been on up their games the rest of the way, arm problems. This was a major had to work a lot of extra innings. the disabled list since lune 25 most notably John Rocker and blow to a bullpen that has already Associated Press Photo However, even with the trade with neck problems. BobWickman. been overused and overworked deadline having just passed, Hart Finley was expected to throw a SLIDE: Tigers Jose Marias slides into second during a double- this season. header with the Indians. said last week that he didn't bullpen session last Friday and INDIANS, PAGE 7 Teams practice FOOTBALL 11.\(T.KASI.Vf, STUDKNT ATTENDANCE during summer URBAJSPS PLANS By Craie Cifford "The summer time is the most STAFF WRITER important time for individual improvement," Dakich said. Coach Meyer looks to heal team with fans' support To sports fans, the final sec- "The kids that work the hardest onds of a team's last game mean generally get the most another athletic season is end- improved." ing However, to the players it Although Dakich is not able to means a new one is just begin- force his team to practice or ning workout during the off-season For athletes on the University due to NCAA rules, he does make sports teams, there really is not his players stay in the area to an off-season. They continuous- attend summer classes. ly practice and train year-round. "We put the kids in classes, The Falcons' men's basketball basically in their majors," Dakich team has been working out four said. "I want them to graduate. times a week and playing pickup Before they come here, I tell basketball games against each them that they will go to summer other since their season ended in school." March, according to head coach While Van De Walle does not Dan Dakich. have the same ruling for her By the same token, the team to attend summer classes, women's volleyball team has eight of her players are staying in been working out three times a town this summer to do so. Van week and playing occasional De Walle said that has helped her scrimmages since their season stay in touch with her team to ended last November. make sure they are keeping up Denise Van De Walle, head vol- with their workouts. leyball coach, gave each member "It shows the commitment of of her team a summer manual the players to get better," she letting them know what she said. expects of them during the sum- Even with a year-long work- mer. load, the athletes are not at seri- "Right now the whole empha- ous risk of physical abuse, thanks sis is on individual skill and to head athletic trainer Aaron improving each player in order 111 Hi n.m n and his weight training to improve the team." Van Dc staff. Walle said. "I love having (my players) Dakich shared similar thoughts. PRACTICE, PAGE 7 Volleyball coach heads national team BE HEALED: Coach Urban Meyer taps a player on the head during the Spring Game last spring. By Dorothy Wrona STAFF RRItER Fall team looking with a better opportunity to University head volleyball tailgate at home games," coach Denise Van De Wale guid- to increase Meyer said. ed the Ohio Valley Region team numbers through Some of the old traditions to second place in the Colorado will continue to be a primary Springs Cup last week. different programs focus as well. The Falcon USA Volleyball's High players will be able to chant Performance Program hosted By Jason Dixon the fight song after victories the annual tournament, which STAFF WRITER as done in the past. was held in Colorado Springs, "Being able to chant the The 2001-02 football sea- Colo. The program is for fight song will give our play- advanced players between the son is fast approaching along ers added motivation to per- with some ambitious plans form well on the field and an ages of 14 and 17. Photo Provided Ohio Valley lost to Florida in to improve student atten- opportunity to interact with the Jury 28 championship game COACHING: Denise Van De dance. the students," Meyer said. 3-1. However, Van De Wale was Walle is coaching the Ohio Head football coach, Meyer has other plans as pleased with the team's perfor- Valley team this summer. Urban Meyer and the rest of well, which include give- mance. Ohio Valley finished 5-1, the football staff have already away that will involve t- begun speaking with campus winning all five of their matches the Ohio Valley team. Norris shirts, pom-poms and other by 3-0 margins. plays at Hopewell-Loudon and organizations, such as the Falcon paraphernalia student government, sports "For being so young, their has verbally committed to Athletic Director Paul skills were very good," she said. Pittsburgh. management groups, frater- Krebs added that this has nities and sororities, telling "We were extremely offensive Ohio Valley competed against been a top priority for him oriented. If we could pass, we all-star teams representing . ACLU SUING SCHOOL DISTRICT www.bgnews.com/opinionwww.Dgnews.com/opi The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation filed a suit on July 26 on behalf of a middle school student expelled for producing a humorous website on his parents' computer. Lawyers for the ACLU contend the school district violated the stu- dent's First Amendment rights when they punished him for actions that took place off school grounds. OPINION Debate over new version of 'The Phantom menace* AT ISSUE 'The Phantom Edits,' released on the Internet, while it violates copy- right laws, was never meant for commercial sale Edits," two versions of the movie creation, I understand the rea- have been re-edited and soning behind these edits. And J. MICHAEL released on the Internet. The while I hold "copyright infringe- BESTUL "West Coast Version" takes out ment" and "making money off Columnist the bane of most fans' existence, intellectual property without Jar-Jar Binks. "The East Coast paying the artist" as crimes Version" makes all the aliens higher than murder, I see little It's ethics time, kids. speak in subtitles, turns lar-Iar foul in this case. Today's conundrum comes from a plot element into an I do so because "The from the arts and entertainment actual character and lessens the Phantom Edits" were never sector. Perhaps a few of you have racial stereotypes that underlie meant to be a money-making or heard of a man named George the aliens in "The Phantom public endeavor. In any art form, Lucas and his pet project, some- Menace." a fledgling artist learns by mim- thing known as "Star Wars." To summarize, the re-edits are icking the styles and creations of Now that I've annoyed the much more enjoyable than the master artists. "The Phantom fanboys, let's get to the topic at original. Meaning, 1 would have Editor" was simply using new hand. The first episode of this felt less cheated if I had seen technology in an innovative way cinematic juggernaut is known these version in the theatres. to hone his or her skills as a film as "The Phantom Menace." Here is where ethics enter the editor, as well as giving "Star Everybody knows this, because question. I don't think I need to Wars" fans a treat. it was impossible to escape the elaborate on the copyright laws In fact, in his or her apology, marketing campaign. The movie that these edits infringe upon. the Phantom Editor publicly sucked. Everybody also knows Of course, you could follow the asked people not to copy or sell this, because we all were curi- logic that these editors were The Phantom Edit. It was meant ous. actually revising a work of art, as an exercise, and turned into a With the scene set and the much like touching up classic target for litigation. fanboys upgraded from paintings. The only problem is For this apology, and for the "annoyed" to "pissed," here that said logic is missing. re-editing of "The Phantom comes the kicker: Two weeks ago, the anony- Menace," I thank this mystery Over the last few months, two mous editor of the first re-edit person. new versions of "Star Wars: The issued an apology. He or she Because, when all is said and Phantom Menace" have never intended "The Phantom viewed, Episode I was a piece of appeared. Edit" to reach the public eye. Bantha poo. DPPMa No, Lucas has not come to the Unfortunately, in the age of HAND OFF: Cleveland Browns rookie running back James Jackson, right, takes a handoff (ram quar- realization that his movie Napster and its spin-offs, keep- /. Michael Bestul can be con- sucked. But a few of his fans ing such a thing from the tacted via the Force that is e-mail terback Spergon Wynn during the first day of training camp for the rookies Monday, July 23,2001. have, and decided that they Internet public is next to impos- at [email protected]. More wanted to help. Using the same sible. information about the digital technology that Lucas While many critics (and the "Phantom Edits" can be found at pioneered, fans have created LucasFilm lawyers) have decried www.filmthreat.com. Browns running on empty two new versions of the movie. these "Phantom Edits" as an ille- Referred to as "The Phantom gal tampering with another's AT ISSUE Cleveland Browns must vastly improve their running back situation compared to the past two years to have any chance of success Browns cut Errict Rhett, the look at last year' s Super Bowl CRAIG team best hope at the position. champions, the Baltimore The never-ending dispute GIFF0RD Granted he missed almost all of Ravens. Their quarterback, Trent last season due to injury, but he Differ, was far from stellar. Sports Columnist is a former 1,000 yard rusher, However, a bruising defense and AT ISSUE It was arrogant of Americans to believe we could solve the problems something that is lacking with almost equally bruising running in the Middle East the new Browns. attack made up for the quarter- Where are you Jim Brown and Running back may be one of back' s inefficiencies. nations who have tried to throw like Israel. Other nations have Leroy Kelly? We'll even take Kevin the most important positions on The 1 win's saw the Browns J. ELLIOT their hat into the fray. They have had a beef with that tiny country Mack about now. Where have all a football field. A good running have some of their best years HOWARD been after each other for over along the Mediterranean. the great Cleveland Browns run- back can eat up the clock by ever. They had a trip to the Super two thousand years. Consider this, during the Gulf ning backs gone? gaining three or four yards per Bowl stolen from them twice, Columnist I think that when your dispute War Iraq was threatening to Running backs, which once carry, keeping the other team' s while making three trips to the is older than anyone else around attack Israel when we were the were the biggest strength of the offense off the field. It helps the AFC championship game. you, that dispute is old. With country that was attacking. defense stay fresh and keeps the They did all this while having a Browns, now may be the team's 1 So the Israelis and the that in mind, what makes the What sense does that make? At biggest liability. quarterback s arm from falling 6'4" stumbling block (Bemie Palestinians are fighting again. other countries think that they some point we will have to step James Jackson, rookie from off. Kosar) as quarterback. The dif- Weren't they supposed to be on a could ever solve their problem? back because that entire dispute Miami University, Ben Gay, a for- By now, Browns quarterback ference, besides the great Dawg cease fire to work out their differ- I am old enough to remember looks more like a family dispute mer high school standout who Tim Couch has to be feeling Defense, was running backs like ences? three different Presidents taking than actual morbid hate. If they graduated in 1997, and Travis pretty lonely on the football field Kevin Mack and Ernest Byner. Personally, 1 don't think their a stab at solving the dispute. really wanted to fight, all of the Prentice and Jamel White, who being counted on over and over Mack and Byner were two problems will ever be solved. The United States has sent repre- groups have their own military, are both in their second season, to throw the ball 10 yards every threats to run for 1,000 yards in a There too many people operat- sentative after representative and so they would fight if they are the running backs that the third down after the endemic season. The other team had no ing on their own agenda, the and government officials to the really wanted. However, I think Browns are pinning their hopes running game typically fails to idea if the Browns would run or people in power continue to region over the last twenty years. they do not fight and just spat on. Prentice and White are the gain a few yards for him. pass, meaning Cleveland had stoke the flames of anger, and To date 1 cannot remember a because they are expecting only two running backs of the six Lack of running back help the element of surprise on their they keep on taking pot shots at cease fire lasting longer than two someone to step in. As long as at training camp with any NFL may also be the reason for side. The current squad couldn't each other. weeks. Every time we send peo- there is someone who steps in, experience at all. Couch not progressing as quick- surprise a bee or run over it for It is arrogant on our part to ple over, they discuss the issue of they will never get to their real Last season, Travis Prentice ly as the team may like. Because that matter. think we could ever end their land, as if land is the real prob- issues of dislike. ran the ball a majority of the time he has to throw the ball so often, Maybe the Browns can find a dispute. The countries have lem. and for the most part made it opposing defenses know what is diamond in the rough in one of been around ten times as long as The problem has to be deeper /. Elliot Howard can be reached look like a struggle. He did have coming and can send in an all their young running backs. the United States, and they are because Palestine is not the only at [email protected] that one good game against the out blitz. That's why Couch was Unless they do, this could be way older than the European country in the Middle East to not lowly Bengals, however. Jamel sacked a league-high in '99 and another struggling seasorf for the White showed flashes of bril- was injured in the last game of growth of a young Tim Couch liance last year, but is hardly that season. and of a young franchise. someone who would be consid- Teams can survive with an ered a future franchise player. average passing game if they can Craig afford can be reached at M M PicLMMuA To make things worse, the run the ball effectively. Just take a [email protected] SUBMISSION POLICY The B6 News gladly prints Letters to the Editor and Guest Columns. Letters should be less than 300 words and Guest Columns can be 500 to 700 words. Name, phone number and address should be included for verification. All submissions may be edited tor length and clarity. Personal attacks and anonymous submissions will not be printed. Send submissions to the Opinion mailbox at 210 West Hall or [email protected], with the subject "Letter to the Editor" or "Guest Column." EDITORIAL BOARD 2,0wes,„al A f^i wwwbgnews.com MARIE CHICHE, CO-EDITOR TOM REED, PHOTO EDITOR KIMBERLY OUPPS, C0-EDrT0R J. MICHAEL BESTUL, COLUMNIST ^assl |l T \ r. VIM JEFF HINDENACH, NEWS EDITOR J. ELLIOT HOWARD, COLUMNIST [email protected] I W \ lAlJ^J 1 I K / LISA BETTINGER, C0-A&E EDITOR MICHAEL J.EMMONS, COLUMNIST ANTHONY RECZNIK, CO-A&E EDITOR JORDAN FOUTS, COPY EDITOR 5 BG NEWS Wednesday, August 1,2001 5 www.bgnews.com/campus RTMMENT 20 years of hype and circumstance JAMES ELORED Entertainment Writer 20 years So MTV is turning 20, well MTV good for them... During this monumental occasion one could look at By Amber Brockway MTV's broad history and see all t Tasha Steimer STAFF WRITERS Top lOVideos the good they have done. How they introduced America to August 1, MTV turns 20. The new forms of music, brought birthday will be celebrated important political issues of MTV-style and is dubbed "Live of the past young people to the main- and Almost Legal." stream and how they basically The celebration begins at 8 revolutionized television, and a.m. and will air 12 hours of 20 years media, as a whole. music videos from the best But I won't do that. MTV artists of MTV archives. Plan Over 20 years, there have already is with their constant on seeing videos from per- been a lot of videos aired on airing of "We are so great" spe- formers of the past two MTV Some of them were good, cials, as are many other mem- decades, from Michael lackson others were just God awful. bers of the media I don't feel to Eminem. Many are remembered while the need to join that particular Students and faculty at the many more are forgotten. circle jerk. University have mixed feelings Since it was music videos that On the same note, I could about the cable channel. built MTV into what it is today, rant on end about how MTV "I use to watch (MTV) when it seems only right to list the sucks. How they don't play they played videos," said lim ten best videos of all time videos anymore, instead filling (•'oust, assistant professor of selected by The BG News. So their airwaves with Real World journalism in the broadcasting here they are in no particular Marathons, bad cartoons and sequence. order. episodes of "Tough Enough." lenna Campbell, a junior lib- eral studies major, didn't know "Thriller" by Michael Why bother? Everyone lackson (1983). (including me) has written as about the celebration. "I don't have cable," she said. An epic in its own right, this such, and I'm not up for plagia- video aired at midnight on rism (especially from myself) "I love MTV and I think it's a good thing that they're having Halloween in 1983... the world and it's not like MTV is going to wet it's collective bed. read this and say, "Vtow, that a party. I would watch it if I had cable." kid from Bowling Green is "Everybody Hurts" by REM right, we suck as much as Rush At 8 p.m. the official birthday party will begin. MTV will put (1993). does!" One of the most powerful So, if there's nothing good or on a three-hour-long live party with special guests, perfor- songs about suicide ever bad I can say about MTV, is it recorded, and the image of even worth discussing? Twenty mances, and highlights from the last 20 years of MTV everyone just leaving their cars years ago MTV came along and at the end of tire video is some- did something no one thought Performing are Depeche Mode, Aerosmith, Kid Rock, thing that stays in your mind was possible, and for that they forever. should be commended. Since lanet lackson, Fred Durst, P. Diddy and Bon lovi, just to then they have (for good or "November Rain" by Guns bad! influenced just about name a few. MTVcom is also running 'N Roses (1991). every single pop culture move- The first video of a trilogy ment. online polls for the greatest on- air personality of all time. Fans that never happened. MTV hyped new-wave and it Pompous 80s rock at its best. A became popular. MTV hyped can vote for the likes of Matt Pinfield and Riki Rachtman 10 minrue opus that has every- the hair bands so they became thing from catfights, a wed- popular. MTV hyped grunge (Headbangers Ball) to name a few. ding, a funeral and Slash rock- and that became popular. MTV ing out by a church, and on top even hyped Clinton and guess of a piano. what, everyone voted for MTV TURNS 20, PAGE 6 Clinton. Photo Illustration tony Reczi* I Maury Mountain BG News "Money for Nothing" by I know I said I wouldn't con- Dire Straits (1985) gratulate MTV but it is the First animated video aired truth, the birth of MTV was on the station, also launched probably one of the most Music videos did not start on MTV the catch phraise "I want my important events of the past 20 MTV!" years, and it has influenced By Lisa BerOnger and Roll calls the first long-form New York than it was to send the The power of video was final- nearly everything that has hap- CO- Alt F.OI10K music video: Walt Disney's band there. ly proven. 150,000 copies of "Praise You" by Fatboy Slim pened since. To most people, music videos "Fantasia" By the 1970s rock music was "Bohemian Rhapsody" were (1999). But that was 20 years ago. were a brand new idea back in By the 1960s, some artists getting more and more compli- sold in the U.K. two weeks after Who said you had to spend For the past five or so years it 1981. However, the concept for were making use of the big cated to perform live. Queen's the single hit record stores. millions of dollars to get a great has seemed that MTV can the music video goes much far- screen to reach their audiences. "Bohemian Rhapsody" was Many give the video credit for and memorable video? Cheap hype whatever it wants and ther back in time. Countless musicians were either nearly impossible to perform part of the song's initial success. can be good. nothing seems to happen. It is German filmmaker Oskar the main stars in the movie or live with it's heavy use of layered Someone was paying atten- They can say that electronic Fischinger who takes credit for they had a prominent scene. vocals. The band wanted the tion. Michael Nesmith, better "Sabotage" by the Beastie music is the next big thing (and laying down the foundation for Towards the end of the decade song to get attention, especially known as a former member of Boys (1994). they have been since the the music video. He created ani- bands like the Beatles were film- via the British staple show "Top the Monkees, started up the TV Spike lonze is God and this Chemical Brothers came out) mated short films for music all ing "promotional clips," which of the Pops." The band ended up show "Popclips" for tribute to 70s cop shows proves the way back in the 1920s. He were sent to various TV shows all filming their tour rehearsal in later worked on what the Rolling around the world. It was easier order to make a video. Four 'HYPE'. PAGE 6 MUSIC VIDEOS, PAGE 6 MTVSBEST,PAGE6 Stone Illustrated Story of Rock to send a Rolling Stones tape to hours later, filming was finished. Cover charges: EVENTS No cover at Aztec WFAL, WBGU new GMs $2.00 cover at Howard's Club H Calendar $4.00 cover at Easystreet Cafe Bowling Green New Movies set goals for 2001-2002 Thursday, August 2 Friday, August 3 Star Afrique © Howard's Club H "Rush Hour 2" PG-13 By Dorothy Wrona dents interested in video pro- open 3 am, to 6 am. slots," Coco DI Oub © Howard's Club H "Princess Diaries" G STAFF WRITER duction or editing some experi- said. "Original Sin" R ence in their field. Lynn Schaible, a junior New general managers took He also plans for more station- telecommunications major, took Friday, August 3 over both campus radio stations sponsored events, such as con- over general manager duties at Crazy Eddie ©Howard's Club H Local Movies earlier this summer. And they certs, this fall. He also wants to WBGU 88.1 FM earlier in the Waxy Monx ©Easystreet Woodland Mall plan to prepare students for their get student organizations more summer. (419) 353-0558 careers and help student organi- involved with WFAL and plans to One of Schaible's goals is to zations gain more visibility. read organizations' announce- promote WBGU and give it more Saturday, August 4 "Planet Of The Apes" PG-13 visibility on campus. In the past TBA ©Howard's Club H Steven Coco, junior telecom- ments or have members as on- 11:30,2:05.4:45,7:30,10:10 munications major, took over as air guests free of charge. the station has sponsored con- DJ Quo Vadis© Aztec WFAL-AM general manager ear- "I want it to be a-free forum for certs on campus and downtown, BlackEye ©Easystreet "Jurassic Park 3" PG-13 lier this summer. Since he took student organizations," he said. and she plans for the station to 12:00,2:20.4:35, 7:20, 945 over, the station has received WEAIi format will change sponsor about one concert a new automation equipment. very little. Monday through month. Toledo Schaible also wants to help "Cats & Dogs" PG The equipment will give DIs a Sunday from about 12 am. to 7 11:45,2:30,4:55,7:00 more realistic work environment p.m „ it will play its usual modem campus organizations promote Friday, August 3 and also allow the station to rock. RPM, which features tech- themselves and work with resi- Snow Shoe Crabs © Bait Shop "Scary Movie" R no, will air from 7 p.m. fill 9 p.m dence halls to provide activities. broadcast over its website. 9:30 "It'll give D|s more real-life Metal, which features hard rock, "I'd like to work with the on- work experience," Coco said. will air from nine until midnight campus community," she said. Tony Rtcmlk 6G News Saturday, August 4 The Cla-Zel "With that we can do a lot more Sundays will feature talk "We could make a lot of progress ■Short End Of The Stick"© RADIO, RADIO: WBGU-FM (419)3531361 with the website." shows and sports shows. It is by working with organizations Frankie's WFAL will also air "Video possible that more slots for other General Manager Lynn Schaible Catch 22 © Bait Shop "Legally Blonde" PG-13 Bank" over cable channel 15. shows could open up. talks on-air during her Monday La Rue ©St. MatthewsChuich 5:00, 7:00 and 9:00 Coco said that this will give stu- "If there's enough interest, I'll NEW GMs, PAGE 6 afternoon show on July 30,2001. 6 Wednesday. August 1.2001 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT BG NEWS @the movies future, he finds a world populat- The plot to the film, however, 'Planet of the Apes' ed by, you guessed it, apes, that is secondary to the special Starring: have enslaved nearly all of effects and the make-up. Six- Mark Wahlberg humanity. time academy award winner While on his quest to "Escape Rick Baker designed the jaw- Tim Roth From The Planet Of The Apes," dropping make-up, and judging Helena Bonhan Carter Leo befriends Ari (Helena from his work here, he will be Bonham Carter), a chimpanzee collecting his seventh Oscar The original "Planet Of The that sympathizes with the next year. The apes look like real Apes," made in 1968, is one of humans, and Daena (Estella apes, and even more amazing, the most beloved science-fiction Wan-en), a (drop-dead sexy) they each look like individual films of all time. It's well known human who wants to go back to characters. for its amazing make-up, great her tribe. Together they make a This whole film, not just the story and some of the most run for freedom, hoping to apes, looks great. Tim Burton quotable lines of all time. So escape the evil man-hating has once again brought his rev- why remake (oh, I'm sorry Tim, General Thade (Tim Roth), who olutionary vision to the big "reimagine") it? is one psychotic monkey. screen and turned out another One reason: Because mon- For both good and bad, this film that looks like nothing keys are cool. film is nothing like its predeces- you've ever seen before. The new "Apes" stars Mark sor. The first one was a campy "Planet Of The Apes" isn't the Wahlberg as Leo Davidson, a action movie that doubled as a best summer action movie rv. .' i-i/- . Photo ProWdtd U.S. Air Force pilot who crash social commentary. This movie you'll see this year, but it's defi- lands on an uncharted planet is more of an all-out "summer nitely a must see, and is certain- DONT CALL HIM A MONKEY: Captain Leo Davidson (Mark Wahlberg) faces the angry wrath of Thade after his spaceship flies through action flick" with some social ly an evolutionaiy leap over (Tim Roth) during battle in "Planet of the Apes." The film is director Tim Burton's version of the 1968 a time-warp (or something.) On commentary thrown in for good 'Jurassic Park 3." GRADE: B+ classic, which starred Charlton Heston. The movie was one of the most anticipated summer releases measure. -lames Eldred this distant planet, in the distant this year. Currently it is the number one movie at the box office. Top 10 MTV videos, top 5 rarely seen videos CD Reviews This picked up where "Walk MTV'S BEST FROM PAGE 5 This Way" left off. As for the rest of the disc, the Weiland went into his first rehab. mean they are most likely it. Hilarious fun and the Beasties' tracks are pretty much hit or There isn't much that is origi- starved for attention, and they'll best video to date. Jive Turkeys miss, but hey, they're indepen- nal on this CD but if you are a take any shot they can at expo- Top 5 rarely seen videos sounds from the dent and from Ohio, give them fan of mainstream rock, pete sure, regardless if it's a good idea could be your next favorite band. "Sledge Hammer" by Peter "It's oh so quiet" - Bjork some support. GRADE: B or not. Even if it means covering Gabriel (1986). idiodyssey GRADE B- "Stand Inside Your love," some- Spike lonze strikes again in -Tony Recznik -Tasha Steimer thing that Scarecrow Adams This was the only way this this whacked-out tribute to If the Columbu i based live does, quite badly I might add. song could be shown on TV musicals. Worth watching for the Turkeys prides themselves on Some of the artists on this Because of this, music videos dancing mailman alone. being both the 'popular and criti- pete Various Artists album, such as 1000MPH and became more than just a novelty cal choice' for the best 'original' sA Midnight in the Evasl show real promise, but oth- idea "Southern California" - Wax rock band in town, then many a ers aren't even trying. It's obvi- A 10 second shot of man on fledgling band in Bowling Green Patch ous that lOOOMPH put a lot of "Walk This Way" by should pack up and move to the Chris Cornell and Eddie Veder fire shot in slow-motion to last singing with Fuel. That's the effort into their cover of "Ava Aerosmith and RunDMC (1986) an entire video. Simple yet effec- capital, because the competition There are two kinds of tribute Adore" but I'm doubting It saved Aerosmith's career, but is weak. sound of the debut album from tive. albums. The first is the mass- Solomon Burke Jr. (the son of the don't hold it against them, The live Turkeys debut album, pete. This group of four from marketed, all-star tributes of New lersey spent months in an famous bluesman) was really RunDMC made a great video "fust"--Radiohead sounds from the idiodyssey, links classic bands. Nativity In Black, trying to make something great elements of R & B, big band jazz old decaved house to learn what the Black Sabbath tribute featur- here, combining the staples of Truly one of the more interest- groups like Fuel, Pearl lam, when he made "Today" a blue- rock videos while inventing the and grass-rock with a hint of ing Faith No More and grass song The same goes for ing videos ever to be on MTV, swing (but they'd never admit it) Soundgarden and Filter did years Megadeth, as well as Encomium, staples of rap ones. there is this strange man with into a eclectic mish-mash of ago—dark and moody can be limmy and the Tercels' country the Led Zeppelin tribute that fea- take on "Rhinoceros." Humor one ear to the ground and a honky-tonk and homs. therapeutic and get you a record tured STR come to mind. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by crowd of people trying to help They are definitely unique in contract. factor aside, these songs are Then there is the second kind worthless. Nirvana (1991) him but then they are also on the style, but not necessarily original, David Terrana, who does the of tribute album, the type you Kurt looks like a madman by sounding more like a watered- lead vocals, has that same raw, The only people that get out of ground. see in the bargain bins with here unscathed are the members the end of this dark and disturb- down less-talented version of G wounded sound that made artists you never heard of giving grunge rock popular in the early of The Da Capa Players and ing video, but, when compared "Come To Daddy" -Aphex Love and Special Sauce with tribute to bands not ten years to everything else coming out at horns nineties. Rich Andruska and old, such as Nirvana ana Gringo Floyd, who both turn out Twin The first track on the album, Lars Alverson add their talents to Radiohead. amazing string versions of the time, its nothing short of Imagine Give Barker on lech- "Pork Brains in Milk Gravy," is as weight the music on guitar and Midnight in the Patch: Tribute "Disarm," "Mayonnaise" and amazing no and about 50 hits of acid and bizane as its tide suggests and bass, respectively. Scott To Tlie Smashing Pumpkins is "Tonight. Tonight." Everyone you might come close to this dis- brandishes a theme-song-like Anderson beats out a hard, fran- that kind of tribute album. Here else, with the possible exception "Vogue" by Madonna (1990) turbing video featuring a mood. It is reminiscent of the tic rhythm on the drums. we have Zulana doing "Perfect," of Evasl, who delivers an interest- Only Madonna could write a demonic beast terrorizing a little ing loan Jett-esque take on 'Try, music for "Frasier," only jazzed With the anticipated return of The Da Capo Players covering song and make a video that's a old lady. up a bit and tolerable. The song rock, pete will get their chance. "Tonight, Tonight" and "Disarm" Try, Try," is just sad. tribute to a gay club dance style The bands behind the songs is one of the best on the album. Some songs like "Untied" and "Is and 1000MPH doing "Ava and make it look so cool your "Opposites Attract" - Paula Another track worth mention - She Coming Up" start out as a Adore." Heard of them? Well, might be great someday, but mom does it. ling is "Talk to Me," which pre- ballad and mutate into a heavy then you're one step above me I their takes on these Pumpkins Abdul Paula gets down with a big sents a soulful-slow-jam-type rock song a formula that has , guess. classics certainly are not. 1 attitude that is reminiscent of proven well for Fuel. "Cold Of course, just because a band GRADE: D+ "Nuthin' but a 'G Thang" by pussy. He thinks she's purrfect tale 70s funk. Definitely a tune to Cocked" sounds like Stone is completely unknown doesn't Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg get your 'swerve' on. Temple Pilots before Scon mean they stink, but it does -lames Eldred (1993) WBGU-FM looking for DJ's as MTV lost significance over 20 MTV celebration widespread MTV TURNS 20. FROM PAGE 5 the station ten years ago A look at part of fall semester plans years of broadcasting Along with the on-air personali- the channel's schedule through the ty poll, mtv.com is also offering a week shows that only about eight MEW GMs. FROM PAGE 5 An open house for students 'HYPE', FROM PAGE 5 Mclntrye.) long series of polls covering a wide hours of videos are shown each MTV even has a show entitled and residence halls." interested in working as DIs or in but that doesn't change the fact span of topics from over 20 years. day, six of those hours are from 2 "Artists To Watch" featuring She plans no major format sports radio will be held in early that, aside from about three Topics range from Funniest Video am. to 8 am. changes for WBGU and expects it September. For more informa- artists, electronic music is going bands like At The Drive-ln. 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The training staff One of the main jobs of the A weight training staff is to make advises each of their workouts, *~^W ^rfl making sure they are not hurt- sure the players are not pushing themselves over the limit J^-z^ * JV ing themselves but still making improvements in strength. "You have to be wary of over- w^ ^t-rr-N Hillmann said he realizes that straining," Hillmann said. "You the athletes begin training don't want to do too much and jpr*t immediately at the end of the set them back." wySii 8M5H ' '- 1 \ ■ , .-. ^fl - Urban makes ^ t__ plans for the fall Hi B % , Associated Press Photo URBAN, FROM PAGE 3 dent-body out in the stands it SLIDE: The Indians just finished a series against the Chicago White Sox. makes the team excited and in the month of September", increases the level of play for saysKrebs. everyone," said Andy Sahm, He feels that students would junior quarterback. be more willing to come sup- All of these activities are Indians season is slowing down now port the Falcons during night being done in hopes that the games. This season's night students will come support the INDIANS. FROM PAGE 3 hopes to regain that form and Visquel, has not produced the with the Minnesota Twins for the games will include Buffalo, team as they begin a new era in add stability to the bullpen. runs or stolen bases that the Central Division championship, Temple, and Toledo in the sea- Falcon football. "The way I look at it right now, "1 just want to get the chance to team had come to expect over which could come down to the son finale. "The determining factor to Rocker and Wickman are defi- come up here and show them the last several years. final month of the season when The Falcon players feel that improving student involvement nitely gonna be everyday at the that I'm ready," Riske said. Lofton and Vizqucl are not get- the two meet six times in the idea to improve the student- and attendance will be how the back end (of the bullpen)," Riske got that chance last ting on base as much this year September. body's attendance will translate team performs on the field", Manuel said. Tuesday against the Chicago and when they do get on base, In fact, those games against the into victories on the field. Meyer said. He feels the stu- The Tribe has also looked to the White Sox, in his first appearance they aren't running as often as Twins and the rest of their divi- "Anytime you come out of the dent-body will play a major role minor leagues for help in the since being called up. He they have in years past. sion are the ones that Manuel locker room and see the stu- in their success this season. bullpen. responded by throwing two "i think it's time for us to be a said the team must win to have a David Riske, who has spent innings of shutout ball and strik- little more aggressive and start shot at the division. most of this season in the minors ing out two. taking some chances (on the "We've got twelve games with after last year's season ending The problems the team has bases)," Manuel said. the Twins and eleven or twelve surgery, was called up to the had to overcome have not only Though the Tribe has had to with the White Sox," he said. "IVe The BG News is majors just last week. laid within the pitching staff. overcome struggles with the said all along, when you play in After having had a successful The top of the Indians lineup, pitching staff and their top two the division you decide your own 1999 season with the Tribe, he Kenny Lofton and Omar hitters, they are still in a tight race outcome." looking for... Volleyball coach heads national team Reporters VOLLEYBALL FROM PAGE 3 When teams entered substi- last Wednesday, Thursday and Toledo. Six rising high school Photographers tutes, the sub handed a paddle to Friday in pool play. Bracket play seniors, two juniors and three International rules were used the player who was leaving. began on Saturday and included sophomores made up the team. in the tournament. Rally scoring Buzzers were also used when a all teams. Van De Walle had not coached Graphic Designers to 25 points was used rather than coach decided to make a substi- Players were selected at the high school age players in com- the sideout used in college and tution. local level, through USA petition for awhile, but enjoyed high school play. Teams also used "It was a great experience for Volleyball regionally-sanctioned the experience and would like to a libero, a defensive specialist me to go through the interna- tryouts held last month. work with the high performance Copy Editors who only passes and plays tional rules," Van De Walle said. All the players on the Ohio program again. defense. The libero enters right "It was very efficient and no mis- Valley team played for volleyball "It was a great experience for after the serve without stopping takes could be made." clubs around Ohid with three me and I hope to be involved Layout Artists the game. Each team played one match from St. Ursula Academy in with it in the future," she said. Catholics hope for pro-life justice Basketball player SUPREME COURT. FROM PAGE 1 how to respond to their preg- any form of abortion, he is has been a vocal supporter. nancy. Krueger emphasized aware that the Supreme Court Saelzler said ideally the church has prior record them are college age, meaning the possibility of Roe v. Wade rarely overturns a precedent would like a truly pro-life jus- 18 to 24 years old." said Cheryl being overturned was "in no like the Roe v. Wade case. tice appointed to the court. Ohio State University basketball Magrum, director of the center. way a young women's issue." "It's going to be awfully So far, none of the justices JACKSON, FROM PAGE 1 Magrum said that for some She said the outcome would tough with the Senate in the have made any move toward player transferred to the University in 1998 and has been women, a baby does not fit in affect the options of all women. hands of the Democrats," he retirement. Bush has made meeting. the picture, so they need infor- Supporters of the anti-abor- said. "My guess is that Bush only vague references to the Later, he and another officer charged with criminal damag- mation about abortion and tion movement, including will find a middle of the road type of judge he would appoint found several items near the ing and disorderly conduct. adoption. The BG Pregnancy many of the members of local justice. Hopefully, he'll be re- if given the opportunity. He building including a knife and a Police reports said lackson has Center offers information Catholic Churches, said they elected and there will be a shift has only said that he may be wig believed to used as a dis- been thrown out of the Junction about abortion, parenting, and hope Bush will appoint an anti- in the Senate." understanding toward abor- guise. Bar before the robbery. adoption, pregnancy testing abortion justice to the court. For the Catholic church, tion laws if they protect women This is not lackson's first lackson is not currently a stu- dent at the University. and referrals to local doctors. Father Ric Saelzler from St. being pro-life encompasses all whose pregnancy poses a offense in the area. The former According to Krueger, Roe V. Thomas Moore University stages of life. Thus, the church threat to themselves or the Wade is important because it Parish said that though the is also against the death penal- baby. He also has plans to ban gives women these options for Catholic Church is opposed to ty, something of which Bush partial birth abortions. VARSITY LANES | Department of ONE STOP SHOPPING! Recreational Sports jases available for 2001-2002 $5.00 COLLEGE NIGHT MEMBERSHIP SALES Need to renew your Recreational Sports membership? Interested in becoming a member for the first time? May through August 10th Recreational Sports wilfbe offering membership sales at the following times and locations throughout Who: Any college student with college ID campus: When: Tuesday - Thursday, Monday. August 13 9:00am-3:00pm 9:00- 1 1:00 pm. Administration Building Front Lobby Where: Varsity Lanes -1033 S Mtiin St Tuesday, August 21 Bowling Green OH (352 5247) 9:00am-4:00pm College Park Room #2 Fox Run • Haven House Manor What: 2 hours of bowling & shoes, Wednesday, August 22 Piedmont • Blrchwood Place slice of pizza 9:00am-3:00pm Mini Mall • Small Buildings & large pop ^ Memorial Hall Lobby Frontier Housing • Houses Price: Only S5 00 Monday. August 20-Thursday. August 23 1& 2 Bedroom Apartments 9:00am-5:00pm per person Student Rec Center and Perry Field House All mldNts ractrta 11 & drink specials Entrances to CIMOTWMI Htaffli Spa! Call 372-2711 for pricing information. 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Users must have a BGNet account to access the portal ("My BGSU"), Links lo service** tuch which allows faculty, staff and students to access and monitor BGSU as a copy (>lyour _ Direct link to your information and coursework.The same login name and authentication current class schedule., on-line course sites. password used for email also logs the user into the portal. your hursar hill, housing data, grades Among initial features, students will be able to see their class schedule and more! Check , Management tools for and bursar bill during limited hours. Planned future enhancements often for fuluiv BOSIJ computer include ability to view financial aid status and awards, complete enhancements. accounts. parking registration, and monitor progress toward a degree by seeing a current degree audit report. Summarized view <>l Students may also participate in online classes, discussion boards and Summarized vietv of announcements fttun chat rooms through the interactive site, which is powered by software * tasks from your courses, the institution, your from Blackboard Inc. About SO courses will be offered via the portal oiganizations and courses. this fall. ptnonal To-Do' lists. organizations.and Listing of events I nun the Weh access to your For answers to other questions about "My BGSU," visit /K-rsonal institution, your courses, BOSL organizations. www.bgsu.tdu/offkas/its/blackboard/bbfaq.html announcements. organizations and ptnonal calendars BGSU ataaa