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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. ESTABLISHED 1920 A daily independent student press sej THE BG NEWS the campus and surrounding commu Friday October 3,2008 Volume 103. Issue 29 WWWBGNEWSCOM Exploring what I #> could be t The Fall EXPO Job SCE MOPt CONCERT PHOTOS Fair provided many options for attendees, from interships to full- time jobs |Page 5 Enrollment Football fan freak-out Kyle Schmidlin tells us how homecoming ties continues to all the different Falcon Weird laws for footballers together | Page 7 a quiet town decrease Are we looking in the By Alexandria Clark right place? Reporter FALL MAIN CAMPUS Many people overlook By Nick 15 DAY HEADC0UNT other possible causes Tonegato While the number til students for lung damage, like Reporter car exhaust or refinery on campus registering to vote 2008: 17,033 smog, choosing to is increasing, the number of incoming students enrolling at concentrate instead on 2007:17,790 It may come as a surprise to Bowling Green residents the University is going in the tobacco | Page 4 as to what actions can actually put someone on the wrong opposite direction. 2006:18,251 side of the law. But in towns all over the country, laws exist This year, 17,033 students Want a house that may not seem important or likely to he a law at all. enrolled on the main cam 2005:18,283 Although the city of Bowling Green has unconventional pus, said the Director of for cheap? laws seen as less outlandish than other cities, it still has its Undergraduate Admission Gar) 2004:18,263 1 fair share of strange or seemingly odd laws. Swegan. In 2007, the Universit) - A Chicago woman won According to city ordinance, it is illegal to sit on top of fall enrollment was 17,790 stti- 2003:17,738 a house in Saginaw, picnic tables, fences or any other type of railing in a dents, according to the Office ol Mich., on eBay for the Bowling Cireen public park. Climbing trees while Institutional Research, with 2006 2002:17,741 shockingly affordable in a public park is also strictly prohibited. bringing in I8.2"il students. Sophomore Bobby Can was surprised by Over the past two years, main 2001:17.804 price of $1.75 the laws applying to the city parks. campus enrollment has dropped |Page 9 by over 1,200 students, with only Source: Office of Institutional Research webpage See BG LAWS | Page 2 73.3 percent of last year's fresh man returning to the University, 0. J Simpson "Our struggle iscloslng the sale, students can't afford it. Swegan afford to keep taking out loans tried again said. "Our biggest competition is to pay lor my education when other schools and what they tan the surrounding area schools The jury began hearing give compared to us." are offering me more.'' legal elements of the Compared to last year's otter The only number that is up armed robbery and ings, the University is providing tins war is transfer students, kidnapping trial, with less financial aid and scholar- which increased In 70. closing arguments to Biden, Palin go head-to-head ships due to. decreased funds But even with the jump in follow from institutional resources and transfer students, the Universit) | Page 5 the smaller population of stu- is slill at a loss when it comes dents at the University. Because to competing with other local to discuss troops, economy of the lack of financial aid offered schools enrollment numbers. Falcons vs this year, some Students chose I he Universit) of Toledo has not to come to the University. 22,336 students and Owens Eagles By Jim Kuhnhenn "We aren't winning the slit Communit) College has 21.296, The Associated Press Saturdays game dents' choice to come to our Both schools' enrollment num- university.'' Swegan said. "A lot bers have increased since last against EMU marks ST. LOUIS — Republican vice of students look ,il BGSU and year, the entrance into Mid- presidential candidate Sarah Palin then we may make it t in t heir top Swegan said other schools, American Conference accused Barack Ohania of voting three schools' list, but... the) end including University ol Ibledo, against funding for U.S. troops in up going somewhere else. Ouens Communit) College and play, and the first home combat last night in their much- Also, changes made to the Ohio Universit) are providing game in almost a anticipated campaign debate and Historically Undcrrcpicscntcd more financial aid to the stu- month | Page 10 chastised his Democratic running Scholarship has caused the dents than the University. mate. |oe Biden, for defending the enrollment ol students ol color " I hese schools are our biggest move, "especially with your son in to drop from 121 to .137. competition just like we were lo the National Guard" and headed Now, the Historically them in the past," he said. "Back for Iraq. Underrepresented Scholarship is in 2004, Ohio stale Universit) "lohn McCain voted against open to aU students and requires brought in 600 students to out funding for the troops." as well. an essay and is no longer auto school because of financial prob- Biden countered, adding that tlte tnatically given to the student's lems, just as University of Ibledo Republican presidential candi- financial aid package their first brought In students to us; It's just date had been "dead wrong on the year. a ripple affect and our Uni\ ersit) fundamental issues relating to the Sophomore Candace Daniels is going through it now." conduct of the war." said she may not come back In 2001. the Universit) had Biden did not immediately reply to the University in January high enrollment numbers due to Mill's mention of his son, Beau, because of adjustments made to to a freshman class of ."1.200 stu the Delaware attorney general, her financial aid package. dents on main campus The high who is scheduled to fly to Iraq with "I'm coming from out of state numbers allowed the University If you could make a his National (iuard unit today. anil the out-ol-stale lees are real- to provide mote scholarships. weird law in BG. what "SAY IT AIN'T SO. JOE": Gov Sarah Palin and Sen Joe Biden greet each other before ly high, plus room and board and I See DEBATE | Page 2 tuition.' Daniels said. "I can't NUMBERS I Page 2 would it be? Area program helps families and children during disputes

By Lori Weber "We are a safe haven area of desk and computer, with ALIMEARS Reporter a tall filing cabinet that contains Senior. Deal Education for these children every form needed. "1 weara lot of hats." McKinnev "Every class has to be It's a cozy little room, complete with children's toys stored neatly and families that said. cancelled at least 5 times on shelves and in cupboards. The program itself gives sta- a semester" | Page 4 Next to the door is a little Step need our help." bility to children in a situation 2 plastic chalkboard easel, and that is marred with uncertainty, written in different colored Susan McKmney | Program Director taking sides and hurt feelings. chalks is "Welcome to the Wood The designated rooms at the County (lift Exchange." McKinnev has been the voice I'irst Presbyterian Church are a •■r" Si The WCGE is a non-profit, non- and advocated for the exchange welcomed sanctuary to the par- fS-"L!a^A governmental agency program since it came together. ents who would normally have TODAY that has been helping families in "Iget overwhelmed sometimes a strained and difficult time see- crisis since April 2007. The pro- with what has to be done, but it ing their children. I AM Showers RACHtl RAPWANSKI gram is a chapter of the National has to be done," she said. livery week on Wednesday. High: 61. Low: 39 Children's Rights Council, and its Daily duties include adminis- Friday and Sunday evenings, HELPING CHILDREN: Piogram Director Susan McKmney sits in her workspace in the main goal is to monitor and pro- tration, training and recruiting from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wood County Gift Exchange and discusses hei daily duties and the purpose of the piogram vide a safe exchange for children volunteers, overseeing the pro- parents and children are able to "We are a safe haven (or these children and families that need our help " between parents in disputes. gram, publicity, meeting with relax in an atmosphere of care TOMORROW "We are a safe haven for these community members, writing and compassion. McKinnev said. neither can the names of the Sunny children and families that need grants, bookkeeping and super- "The children really don't Due to confidentiality, the volunteers However. McKinnev our help," WCGE Program want to be here. They want to number of families that partici- High: 65. Low: 59 vision. Everything gets done in i Director Susan McKinnev said. her "office", which is a 4 bv 5 foot be at home, safe and loved." pate cannot be divulged, and EXCHANGE j Page 2 b VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS. UPDATES. MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 Fnday. October 5.2008 WWWBGNEWS.COM

"They are helping us to figure said. "When parents aren't get- the information we provide that BLOTTER NUMBERS out how to recruit, and improve EXCHANGE ting along, this place becomes a these families can find a reso- From Page 1 retention and financial aid From Page 1 source of control in chaos." lution amongst themselves to WEDNESDAY awards," Knight said. "All our While there have never been work things out peaceably." 8:22 AM "The class of 2004 was huge numbers are down, but sur- stresses the importance of vol- any problems in the exchang- Matthews hopes that the Robert K Riggs. 55. of Bowling and we don't plan to replicate rounding schools' numbers are unteers, and the interns that are es or supervised visitations, it families can learn from the Green, was arrested for criminal another one," he said. "Our up so there is something we are part of the program. gives parents a sense of comfort WCGE. mischief. overall goal is to stabilize our doing right." Currently, thereare21 interns to have the officers present. "The end, the ultimate end population instead if it drop- Knight said the University's from the University that are part The best feature, Hanson goal (is) Utopia |and| that peo- ping each year." competition is doing well and of the organization. All interns said, is the stability the program ple won't need us anymore," THURSDAY The University is also try- are recruiting more students. and trained volunteers must provides to families in need of Matthews said. 12:45 A.M. ing to get numbers up and "University of Toledo is pro- be at least 21-years-old, and guidance and support. Because the project is non- James Eric Dix, 20, of Sherwood. improve on packages in order viding an amazing amount complete a mandatory training WCGF Board PresidentFred profit, the WCGE relies on dona- Ohio, and Alexander J. Rietschlin. to encourage students to of money to their students so class. A background check with Matthews agrees. Matthews, tions in order to run efficiently. 21, of Upper Sandusky. were cited make the University their first why would students come here fingerprints is required, but the who is also a lawyer, has seen Sherwin Williams donated the for disorderly conduct. choice. if our competition is offering WCGEpaysforit. many families that are in highly paint and carpet and air condi- William Knight, assistant more money," he said. "We are There are two types of situa- stressed, conflict-ridden situa- tioning units, while other busi- vice president for planning approaching a crisis here; 90 tions that the WCGE takes care tions. nesses have donated toys, baby 1:40 A.M. and accountability, said the percent of our funding comes of: exchanges and supervised "The exchange provides a needs, computers and supplies. Wesley E. Doolittle III. 27. of Bowling University has hired a national from tuition and state support visitation. Becauseof the some- neutral exchange point" to Grants that McKinney herself Green, and Sivad Davis. 21. of enrollment firm called Noel- which depends on enrollment, times volatile nature of the par- transfer children, Matthews applies for help with the rest of Defiance, were cited for open con- Levitz. which is down." ents interacting with each other, said. These children can be the monetary demands. tainer of alcohol. a mandatory 15-minute rule is exposed to some serious con- "Volunteers are the backbone enforced. If a parent is running flicts between mom and dad of this program," McKinney than "bet you" and "gonna" rath- early or late, they call the WCGE and they get caught in the mid- said. "Without them, these chil- 2:26 A.M. er than "going to." cell phone that McKinney car- dle. dren would be hurt and con- Stephanie A. Gilbert. 20. of DEBATE From Page 1 She also spoke to the home ries with her, and let her know Most of the participating fused from their parents' prob- Maumee. was cited for OVI, pro- folks. "Here's a shout-out" to of a time discrepancy. families come from the court lems." hibited acts, underage possession of If you would like to volun- alcohol, and open container. Palin has a young son who is third graders at Gladys Wood Mark Hanson, a member of system, but Matthews said the in Iraq with the Alaska National Elementary School in Alaska. the Wood CountyGift Exchange program welcomes referrals teer your time, or would like Guard, although she did not refer She said they would all receive board and BowlingGreen police from other agencies, and that to donate to the Wood County 2:58 A.M. to it. extra credit for watching the officer, supervises the program parents are welcome to contact Gift Exchange, contact Susan Jonathan J. Brug. 35, of Toledo, was The exchange over Iraq was debate. along with fellow officers. the WCGE if help is needed. McKinney at 419-308-4904 or cited for OVI, possession of drug easily the most personal, and "Can I call you Joe?" she asked "Sue |McKinney| saw a need "This is not a permanent visit www.vvoodcountygiftex- paraphernalia and possession of among the most pointed, as the Biden as t hey shook hands before in the community and spear- solution," McKinney said. "We changc.org for more informa- marijuana. two running mates debated taking their places behind identi- headed the program," Hanson hope that with our help and tion. across 90 minutes on a stage at cal lecterns. Washington University. He readily agreed she could They also clashed over energy, — and she used it to effect more CORRECTION the economy, global warming than an hour later. "Say it ain't and more in their only debate, so, )oe." she said as she smilingly House looks to win bailout bill; POLICY with little more than one month criticized him at one point for We want to correct all factual errors. remaining in the campaign and focusing his comments on the If you think an error has been made, McCain struggling to regain his Bush administration rather than investors still struggle in market call The BG News at 419-572-6966. footing. [he future. Republican officials disclosed She made only one obvi- In yesterday's edition of The BG earlier In the day that he was ous stumble, when she twice By Julia Hinchfcld Davis counter, Rep. Roy Blunt of "Monday what we had was News, the name of the organization conceding the battleground referred to the top U.S. gen- The Associated Press Missouri, did predict the mea- a bailout for Wall Street firms referred to in the "Student health state of Michigan to Obama. eral in Afghanistan as "Gen. sure would be approved. and not much relief for taxpay- groups join forces to better edu- The state voted Democratic McClellan." In fact, his name is WASH INGTON- Desperate to Minds were changing in ers and hard-hit families. Now cate on page 1 was incorrect. The four years ago, but McCain had David McKieman. avoid another market-crush- both parties in favor of the we have an economic rescue group MEMPSA no longer exists. spent millions trying to place it Biden's burden was not neariy ing defeat, House leaders won much-maligned measure, package," Ros-Lehtinen told The organizations HYPE. SAIN/ in his column. as fundamental. Although he has key converts yesterday to the which would let the govern- The Associated Press. MEMPSA and Bacchus Gamma Biden was scathing in his criti- long had a reputation for long- $700 billion financial industry ment spend billions of dollars Rep. Zach Wamp of united in order to form the Student cism of McCain's position on the windedness, he is a veteran of bailout on the eve of a make- to buy bad mortgage-related Tennessee, another of the 133 Wellness Network. Iraq war, calling him the "odd more than 35 years in the Senate, or-break second vote. securities and other devalued House Republicans who joined man out" for his refusal to accept with a strong knowledge of for- President Bush and congres- assets from troubled financial 95 Democrats Monday to reject a timeline for the withdrawal of eign policy as well as domestic sional leaders lobbied furi- institutions. If the plan works, the measure, also announced U.S. troops. issues. ously for the dozen or so sup- advocates say. that would he was now onboard, even BGLAWS But Palin countered that a For much of the evening, the porters they'd need to reverse allow frozen credit to begin though "1 hate it." He told the From Page 1 timetable was tantamount to "a debate unfolded in traditional Monday's stunning setback flowing again and prevent a AP, "Inaction to me is a greater white flag of surrender in Iraq," vice presidential fashion — the and approve a massive res- serious recession. danger to our countrv than "I'll be sure not to climb any and at a moment when victory running mates praising their cue plan designed to stave off GOP Rep. Ileana Ros- this bill." trees the next time I'm in a park was "within sight." own presidential candidate and national economic disaster. Lehtinen of Florida, said she Democratic Rep. Emanuel around here," Carr said. She also said Biden had once denigrating the other. Anything but reassured, was switching her "no" vote to Cleaver of Missouri was Also, while planning a trip to supported McCain's view of the Palin said Obama had voted to investors sent the Dow Jones a "yes" after the Senate added switching, too, said spokes- a public park within the Howling war, and noted that he had once raise taxes 94 times — an allega- industrials plunging another some SI 10 million in tax man Danny Rotert, declar- (ireen city limits, be sure to gain said of Obama that he wasn't tion that Biden disputed and then 348 points, suggesting Wall breaks and other sweeteners ing, "America feels differently permission from a park director ready to be commander in chief countered. By the same reckon- Street is expecting tougher before approving the measure today than it did on Monday before bringing any helium bal- ... "and I know again that you ing, he said, McCain voted "477 economic times even if the Wednesday night. about this bill." loons into the park. It is against opposed the move that he made times to raise taxes." measure is rushed into law. the law to have helium balloons to try to cut off funding for the They clashed over energy The Federal Reserve reported inside a public park without per- troops and I respect you for policy, as well, when Palin said record emergency lending to mission from a park director, that." Obama's vote for a Bush admin- | banks and investment firms, according to Bowling Green's "I don't know how you can istrationbacked bill granted fresh evidence of the credit code of Ordinance. defend that position now hut — 1 breaks to the oil industry. By con- troubles squeezing the coun- Aside from rules concerning know that you know, especially trast, she said that as governor, try. public parks, the laws of Bowling with your son in the National she had stood up to the same "A lot of people are watch- Green are not too out of the ordi- Guard." industry, and noted that McCain ing," Bush pointed out — as if nary compared to other cities. As for Obama, she said, had voted against the bill Obama lawmakers needed remind- Freshman Bobby Friswold "Another story there. Anyone 1 supported. ing— and he argued from the recalled odd laws from his home think who can cut off funding for Biden said that in the past White House that the huge that compared to strange laws in the troops after promising not to decade, McCain had voted "20 rescue measure was the best Bowling Green. —that's another story." times against funding alterna- chance to calm unnerved "I know back home itsstill tech- Biden's reply was in clipped tive energy sources and thinks, financial markets and ease nically illegal to walk livestock tones, "lohn McCain voted to I guess, the only answer is drill, the credit crunch. He was down main roads," Friswold said. cut off funding for the troops. Let drill, drill." calling dozens of lawmakers, "I'm not sure when WB last had me say that again. John McCain The chant is, 'drill, baby drill," a spokesman said. livestock to walk in town." voted against an amendment Palin countered quickly, unwill- Democratic and As far as walking livestock, containing $1 billion, 000 million ing to yield to Biden on that issue Republican leaders worked Bowling Green has no such dollars" for protective equipment —or any other. over wayward colleagues restrictions. that is "protecting the governor's On the environment, Palin wherever they could find However, be advised that son and, pray God, my son and declined to attribute the cause them. bicycles are to only be used on a lot of other sons and daughters, of climate change to man-made Rep. Steny Hoyer, the paved surfaces not designated for lie voted against it." activities alone. 'There is some- second-ranking House pedestrians. If for some reason a Palin, who has been governor thing to be said also for man's Democrat, said there was a bicycle must be used on the side- of her state less than two years, activities, but also for the cycli- "good prospect" of approv- walk, the driver must dismount was under intense pressure to cal temperature changes on our ing the measure but stopped the bike and walk it on the side- demonstrate a stronggrasp of the planet," she said, adding that short of predicting passage walk or the grass, as the city code issues as she stepped onto the she didn't want to argue about — or even promising a vote. of ordinance dictates. stage. Polls show the public has the causes. Nonetheless, the vote was "I guess that explains why so become increasingly skeptical Biden said the cause was expected on Friday. "I'm many people ride in the streets of her readiness for high public cleariy man-made, and added, "If going to be pretty confident around here," sophomore Jason office. you don't understand what the that we have sufficient votes Volinsky said. "I think it's a stupid As is her custom on the cam- cause is, it's virtually impossible to pass this before we put it RICHARD MEW I AP PHOTO law |and| it seems more danger- paign, she spoke in familiar to come up with a solution." on the floor," Hoyer said. ECONOMIC CRISIS: Traders Erie Schumacher, left and Peter Tuchman wort on the New ous than riding on the sidewalk." terms, saying "betcha" rather The top Republican vote- York Stock Exchange floor, yesterday.

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By Jessica Kopp analytical skills," she said. Reporter Other qualities the differ- ent representatives said they Although students travel- were seeking in new employees ing to the Perry Field House included organization, the abil- traditionally look for sporting ity to work well with others and matches and intramural prac- even high GPAs. Some of the tices, hundreds of University representatives were only seek- students turned out yester- ing to exchange information day for the Fall EXPO lob Fair with students to be contacted in hopes of finding potential for interviews at a later date, employers. while others were conducting The job fair was held yester- initial interviews right at their day from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., booths. and students were able to come Some students who attended and go as they pleased. They the fair were seeking that inter- were asked upon arrival to view experience as much as place their name and major on they were looking for an actual their name tag. job. The field house was set up "I'm a business education with booths from prospective major, and I was interested in employers looking to fill dif- learning more about the busi- BACHEl BADWANSKI ' ferent positions ranging from nesses, just to get my foot in the internships to full time hires. door," said junior Ranae Lewis. THE DEBATING GAME: Nearly SO students along with-members from the College Democrats and others watch the vice presidential debate in the Union which was organized by Holly Students could go from booth "The biggest experience for me Cipriani, the peer facilitator for a BGeX section of POLS 110 This is the second such event held; the first one was for the first presidential debate, also organized by Cipriani. to booth at their leisure, and was meeting NASA. And it really speak with whichever business helped the interview process, to they chose. take the pressure off." The employers represented at Other students were looking the job fair varied from grocery for jobs in their specific field of Support for concealed carry grows at Colo. State and drugstorechainslikeMeijer study in order to improve their and Rite Aid, to car and trac- skills for the future. By Andrew Dose one of the few campuses where afiectBafi students. up people out there... I don't want tor companies like Honda and "I'm definitely looking for jobs U-Wire Students are permitted to carry "This isn't just about active them walking around campus John Deere, to the Department in the IT field," said junior Andy concealed weapons, granted they shooters," he said. "This isn't with a gun. Some people may haw of Homeland Security. Freyman. "You can be all you Followingastringofcampus shoot- carry a carrying concealed weap- just about |Virginia Tech] and it for self-defense, but that nut who Tim Wurmof John Deere said want to be in the classroom, ings last year, universities and col- on permit. lUniversity of Northern Illinois! says he has it for self-defense and his company comes to the job but that hands on experience leges across the nation haw taken The policy allows students scenarios. This is about any kind then starts unloading on a crowd fair every year looking for new is key." to examining the safety policies of with a permit to earn,' their of protection from any kind of an ...I'm not cool with it." people, saying the main inter- their campus, including allowing handgun most places on cam- assault. We can't say that there's Ericka Taylor, a sophomore est for his company was interns students to carry concealed weap- pus including classrooms but not going to be an active shooter. chemistry major, said it's not up to that may have the potential to ons on campus, a practice banned not residence halls. we can't say that there isn't going to students to worry about a shoot- work for them on a more per- in most states. Anthony Ryan, a senior art be an assault." ing but thai students who could manent basis. The issue has achieved debate major and campu s leader for CSl J s Some students, however, feel carry guns on campus made her "We recruit for supply man- in the slate legislatures of both chapter of Students for Concealed less safe on a campus that pennits nervous. agement people every year," Virginia and Illinois, and has Carry on Campus, says it might concealed cany. "I really don't like the fact Wurm said. "We rely heavily on turned many eyes towards the few help increase security if students Mark Spowart, a freshman open ltli.it concealed carry is allowedl our interns as potential campuses that have legalized con- started carrying guns on campus. option major, said he felt uncom- because we really don't need it for full time hires." i cealed carry. "1 think it could happen any- fortable with the fart that anyone here on campus," she said. "We I.insey Tallow of Last year in Utah, state gov- where, and that's why I think the with a concealed weapons permit have police, you should feel safe, Pry Professional Group ernment enacted a bill legalizing administration here at CSU and was allowed to carry a gun at CSU. so 1 don't get why you should shared some of the quali- concealed carry on campuses the campus police department "1 drink it's pretty messed up," feel you need to bring your own ties her company sought in across the state, a decision which allow us to do what we do." Ryan Spowart said, "ien years ago I weapon here on campus when it's prospective employees. has yet to result in a documented said. "They know it is a possibility." would have been fine with it. but safe already, ll makes me nervous "We look for motivation, being incident. The Issue, Ryan told The Rocky in light of everything that's been that people can lie walking around able to think on your feet, and Colorado State University is Mountain Collegian, is one that going on, there's a lot of |scrcwed| with IgunsJ." University of Texas College Dems help students get ready to vote

By Emily Schultheis and Lauren Cill.ih.in lite approaching deadlines. to be largely on the part of the "generally getting people registered allowed unprecedented access to Yet this year, UT has allowed us Twenty-six states and the College Democrats and Students doesn't help our party." every resident. lo distribute 10,800 cards lone U-Wire District of Columbia have voter for Barack Obama. The situation is similar at the "The I Jniversity ofTexas has never for every student who lives on registration deadlines on or before Dan Reilly. a sophomore at University of Texas at Austin, allowed voter registration cards lo campus] in the dorms." "Are you registered to vote at your Friday, Oct. 10th — which is less Pro\idence(i)llegewiio is involved where die University Democrats, be distributed in the dorms." said lones agreed with the assess- current address?" than two weeks away. with die College Republicans on as part of a major voter registra- Andy Join's, the communications ment that, while Republicans arc For many college students Though student groups on both campus, said thai the group is tion effort, initiated a movement director for University Democrats. active on campus and care about across the country, hearing this ends of the political spectnim are involved in voter registration to a to have all students in the dorms "People went to the donns they live registering students, the voter reg- question is a common part of more involved in this election certain extent, but also pointed registered to vote. They took in and put voter registration cards istration drive on the University campus life as student groups than ever liefore, the emphasis out that since college students their case to the Department of under doors, guerilla-style.' This ofTexas at Austin has been all but work hard to register voters before on voter registration efforts seems tend to be overwhelmingly liberal, Housing on campus, and were was frowned on l)v die university. dominated by Democrats.

Journalists discuss the future of print media DIGITAL COPYRIGHT By Madeline Buckley said regarding the effect of the U-Wire Internet on print journalism. The upcoming years will be The Advisory Committee for the a period of adjustment for print SAFEGUARDS Callivan Program of Journalism journalists because of the fast discussed the changing land- information available on the Q proactive approach to peer-to-peer and digital copyright issues at BGSU scape of journalism with Notre Web, but newspapers and the Dame students Monday, focus- Internet arc different enough ing on the students' future career to be maintained on a different ....For New Students options in the industry. basis, Dwyre said. For example, • The following multi-faceted strategy is in place The panelists looked at how papers might no longer print lists to educate students on issues surrounding DMCA The First Year Success Series technology has changed the tra- of final scores of various games, as well as measures to help enforce proper use of "I Swear I'm Not Sharing Music" ditional form of print journal- but the papers will tell the reader informalion technology. presentations ism and what those changes will why a team won, he said. www.bgsu.edu/oflices/ sa/firsryear/ mean in the future. Dwyre said the next genera- pagel8306.html "Newspapers will never fluke tion of journalists would be part • ll is the responsibility of all users of BGSU ...For All be the same," Bill Dwyre, former of the adjustment process. information technology resources to know and sports editor and current colum- "You will be part of the sorting understand all relevant laws and policies that Alternaives for Obtaining Music nist for the Los Angeles Times, through process," he said. govern its use, including the Digital Millennium Free & legal alternatives lo music and media are available to the BGSU campus Copyright Act (DMCA). community through Ruckus as well as GET A LIFE • other resources. See CALENDAR OF EVENTS 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. www. bgsu edu/dmca-safeguards for more details Some CVWB taken from events bqajpdu Homecoming Merchandise Sale 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Board of Trustees Breakfast Union Table Space 310-311 Union ...For All 11:30 am. 2 p.m. Technical Safeguards 8 am-1159am, Alumni Homecoming Clarence Terry Memorial Reunion Luncheon October 10, 2008 a new technology will be implemented that BTSU 4 Main Entrances 202B Union /ill allow legal use of peer to peer (P2P) at BGSU while detecting attempts to obtain copyrighted content in violation of the DMCA. Examples of P2P software include, but are not limited to: BitTorrent, 8:45 am -12 pm. 8 p.m. Gnutella, and LimeWire. When a computer is determined to be using P2P Advancing Your Suicide "Raised in Captivity" to obtain illegal copyright materials or using an evasive P2P client, a Prevention Skills Bryan Recital Hall. preventative technical safeguard will be implemented. For more information, 101 Olscamp Moore Musical Arts Center see www.bgsu.edu/dmca-safeguards

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of I'fS, and nearly all conclude studies to suggest precisely the "Individuals have the right to do whatever responsibility among smokers to iri'S to be a potent carcinogen opposite, and Current estimates find more "Stash-n-Ash" canisters, and a Contributor to heart attacks. have the number dead from sec- they want, so long as they don't infringe on and if we put one of those on some Some studies many funded by Big ondhand smoke at about fiO.OOO far side of every building, smokers Ibbacco itself, may find the threat per year. I lowever, many of these the rights of anybody else to do whatever can have a place to smoke and to be minimal or non-existent;' studies fail to consider numerous non-smokers can avoid the hTS. these may be essentially worthless, other hidden variables, and the they want." The classic argument against last Friday, the staff of the BG but the criticisms raised against the methodology, near as I have Been, smoking bans is die libertarian News published tin editorial exam- other studies cannot be ignored. can often lx' sketchy. Many ol them It is difficult to take serious where smoking bans have taken one: individuals have the right to ining tiie pros and eons of banning One extensive study, lielieved use correlation to imply causation, the health concerns of a person effect do report losses in business do whatever they want, so long as smoking on campus hen' at the to have been funded at least in a supreme logical fallacy. inhaling a tiny portion of second- Most of tlie reliable numbers I they don't infringe on tlie rights University, in response to a recent |ian by the tobacco industry and It might also lx.' worthwhile to hand smoke as they gulp down have come across show something of anybody else to do whatever ban at Miami University. Plough conducted l>y researchers at State note the hypocrisy of such a ram- a l-rosty Shake and a Baconator. in tlie vicinity of a 20 percent drop they want. Proponents of smoking each side of the issue raises com- University of New York at Stony pant fear of BIS. Though it am Secondhand smoke is among the in patronage. Again, correlation bans have long had an easy refu- pelling arguments, reason suggests Brook, examined over 1 IH,(KK) certainly lx1 an irritant, and even I least of my concerns when I exam- does not equal causation, but the tation of this argument by point- to me that a ban on sm< iking would adults over a |x'ri

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m DANIEL GIUSKOTER APNEWS ARRIVAL: 0 J Simpson arrives for the start of closing arguments in his trial at the Clark County Regional Justice Center yesterday in Las Vegas. Nevada Simpson is charged with a total of 12 counts including kidnapping, armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon stem- ming from an alleged incident involving the theft of his sports memorabilia OJ. back on trial, kidnapping and robbery By Ken (Jitter the fonner NFL star. who are black, testified Define the The Associated Press Clark County District fudge prosecution, and defense lawyers lackie (ilass made mlings on word- rested their cases Wednesday after LAS VEGAS — The jury in OJ. ing of jury instructions, includ- a last-minute dispute over a wit- Simpson's anned robbery and ing one on the definition of rob- ness' testimony threatened to derail kidnapping trial began hearing bery. Her decision ended hours the more tlian two-week trial. insmicrions on the legal elements of closed-door wrangling between Each man has pleaded not of the case after a judge settled defense attorneys and prosecutors guilty to 12 criminal charges, also disputes about their wording, and Wednesday evening and Thursday including conspiracy, assault with closing arguments were scheduled morning. a deadly weapon, burglary and to follow. The panel consists of nine coercion. They face five yean to lift- Simpson and co-defendant women and three men. It has in prison if convicted of kidnap- Clarence "C.I." Stewart are being no black members but includes ping, or mandatory prison time if tried on allegations that along with one woman who identified her- convicted of armed robbery. four other men, they confronted self as 1 lispanic. court spokesman Simpson was acquitted in 1995 two s|>orts memorabilia dealers in Michael Sommenneyer said, lury in Los Angeles of Criminal charges a Las Vegas casino hotel almost 13 selection questionnaires have not that he murdered his ex-wife and months ago in attempt to recover been made public. her friend. He was later found lia- mementos that once belonged to Neither Simpson nor Stewart, ble for die deaths in a civil case.

Economic problems continue to plague the nation MATTROURK By Joe Bel Bruno ANNIVERSARY: In this Oct. 2.2006 file photo, a helicopter takes ofl from the West The Associated Press Nickel Mines Amish School, in which a gunman killed five girls and injured five more, in NKkel Mines. Pa. NEW YORK - Stocks tumbled and credit markets remained tight yesterday after plunging factory Anniversary of Amish shooting orders and a seven-year high in jobless claims stoked fears that the government's financial rescue plan passes quietly might not be enough to ward off a recession. The Dow Jones industri- By Mark Scolford tragedy. They prayed and sang als fell nearly 300 points. The Associated Press together and shared a meal to Investors appeared to be pull- mark the occasion. ing more money out of die market NICKEL MINES, Pa. — Empty The New Hope Amish School and settling in for a prolonged pasture is all that's left on the was to be closed yesterday, economic winter. The main con- site of the one-room Amish said teacher Emma Mae Zook. cern is that the $700 billion bailout schoolhouse where a gunman It replaced the schoolhouse plan won't be enough to stimulate left five girls dead and five oth- where 32-year-old milk truck growth, and the latest econom- ers wounded two years ago and driver Charlie Roberts barricad- ic reports delivered on Tuesday the anniversary of die massa- ed himself and the girls before demonstrate that the economy cre was expected to pass quietly he shot them and killed himself continues to struggle. yesterday. with a 9 mm handgun. The government said the num- "We're going to try to go on Four of the five surviving ber of people seeking unemploy- with just a normal day," Bart girls have returned to classes, ment benefits rose last week and Township Fire Chief Curt Woerth although some require continu- that demand at the nation's facto- said. "We've been in contact ing treatment for their wounds. ries has fallen by the largest amount with the families — they don't The fifth remains in a nonre- in nearly two years. The market want anything, and neither do sponsive coma, according to is interpreting the Commerce we. really." Dr. 1 lolmes Morton, a physician Department report on factories as On Wednesday, Amish people who runs the Clinic for Special a sign that tight credit conditions could be seen mowing lawns, Children in nearby Strasburg. are hitting manufacturers. working on farms and tend- Millions of dollars in dona- "The economy is what's driv- ing home-based businesses. tions poured in following die ing this weakness," said Subodh Several refused to comment on tragedy, and that money is Kumar, global investment strategist die anniversary. being used to pay the victims' at Toronto-based Subodh Kumar A year ago, on the first anni- expenses. The Nickel Mines & Associates. "I think now what's versary, state troopers and other Accountability Committee, going on is a focus on the eco- guests joined Amish families for which was established to field nomic weakness in a whole bunch a private gathering at the home the donations, is now entirely in of areas." of a family that lost a child in the Amish hands. 6 Friday. Qqobei 5 2008 WWW.BGNEWS.COM

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WAKABUSACOM Chicago band brings funky sounds to Howard's

By Sarah Rutz Pulse Reporter

In the past few years, afrobeat music has resurged in the United States, and tonight, Howard's Club II will be filled with the music of the band Chicago Afrobeat Project — a band that uses a combination of funk, rock, jazz and African influences to create a truly unique sound. Afrobeat isn't something a lot of people have heard of, and Chicago Afrobeat Project guitarist Dave Glines says "the best way to describe it is lames Brown meets Africa, with a political twist." The music they play is a combination of traditional Nigerian music and American rock, jazz and funk. Like their name suggests, the Chicago Afrobeat Project came from downtown Chicago, wiiere the founding members met. The band is currently made up of Kevin ford on keys, Angelo Garcia on tenor saxophone, Glines on guitar, Marshall Greenhouse on drums, Garrick Smith on the baritone saxophone and Mark Thompson on the trombone. "We just started jamming and rehearsing," Glines says. "Everybody that came had an interesting afro- beat. and eventually each person brought in another person, a friend who contributed something new and exciting to our sound." Collectively, the band has up to 14 members, but they only go on tour with about seven members at a time. In addition to the guitars, drums and keyboards that most bands incorporate into their shows, Chicago Afrobeat Project also has African dancers, homs and other percussionists to create a unique, danceable sound. A lot of the music they play is instrumental and not laid in with vocals. Mostly it's about die overall feel the music gives, not about die words dial ate sung Glines says die music they play is "very danceable and a lot of fun... a visually pleasing spectacle. There's never a moment where it's Ixiring." They currently have two records out, a 2003 self- tided album which was followed by "(A) More to Silent Unrest", which was released last year, ilicir next album, an EP, will be released in three to four weeks.

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Performance pokes fun at Broadway classics with success

By Chad Meredith Theatre Critic

On Saturday, Sept. 27, the players of musical mock- ery came to Owens Community College. I speak, of course, of the actors who make up "Forbidden Broadway," a send-up of Broadway musicals, both classic and current. Begun in 1982, Gerard Alessandrini's "Forbidden Broadway" takes well-known show tunes, and gives them a "forbidden" makeover, taking out most of the original words, and replacing them with hilari- ous messages about the musicals they are from, celebrities and musicals in general. I attended this one-night-only production of "Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit" and found it to be uproarious. The stage setup was simple: a microphone in the center, a sparkling blue curtain with a bright pink border and a grand piano on the right with a small leather bench for the pianist behind it. Before the show started, songs from musicals played, which helped establish a light-hearted ambiance. After about 20 minutes, the lights went down, and "Blizzard" Bill Spencer from 13 ABC Action News made a guest appearance to introduce the show. Then a woman walked onto the stage,

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In her time as a rabid "If you're not painted up, you have no FANATICS University sports fan, however, From Page 7 Garr also liked to apply body business in the front row - you're paint and cheer the players on. a senior at the University While sick for a BG vs. Miami taking up seats we could use to rally majoring in HDFS and fit- game her freshman year, Garr ness, who can be seen at every trekked through miserable, the troops." home football game, body cold weather and still managed paint proudly applied. With to paint her chest. Adam Krauter I Student his fraternity brothers at Sigma Students looking to dem- Nu, Krauter frequently spells onstrate their support for the thing but a giant foam falcon can give out on the field, so out phrases using their chests University have a variety of wing to demonstrate their why not support them?" said as canvas. They have spelled outlets to choose from. The support. Among all the items, Krauter. everything from "Tuck Foledo" Bookstore in the Union, BGSU though, Sawyer's top-seller is Garr held similar sentiments to "UnFalconBelievable," two on Main, SBX at the corner a surprise. about the role of school spirit in phrases which almost certain- of Thurstin and Wooster and "I'm always amazed, we sell the college experience. ly have no meaning outside of Collegiate Connection across mouse pads like there's no "You're attending a University, Bowling Cireen. the street from McDonald Hall other mouse pad in the world," you can display it different For Homecoming, Krauter can each supply the student she said. ways but you should be proud," plans on making good use fan with everything they need Beyond the entertainment she said. of the bodies at his disposal: to show their enthusiasm. value of dressing up in BG col- Whether you are in the front 22 new recruits of Sigma Nu Carol Sawyer, one of the ors, painting one's face, and row of the Homecoming game fraternity will each be asked clothing and spirit merchan- tailgating, there is some tacti- with Krauter and his friends to don the uniform of a true dise buyers for SBX, talked cal value in such an enthusias- proudly painted with Bowling University sports fan — a letter about Homecoming and its tic outpouring of support. Green's colors or sitting on the on the chest. impact on school spirit, "You could see some of the computer looking at a brown Some students show their "We see a huge spike in sales players' jaws drop when they and orange mouse pad, hope- support for the University in Homecoming weekend," she saw us," recalled Krauter, ref- fully some of the Homecoming less outrageous ways. Emily said. erencing the first lime some of spirit infects you this week. Ciarr, a junior majoringin sports Alumni merchandise sells the football players had seen a Know this, though — if you management, was an enthu- better Homecoming weekend line-up of painted fans cheer- plan on making your way to the ROTTENTOMAIOESCOM siastic front-row fan her fresh- than almost any other time of ing Ihem on. front row, you can expect some FRAMED: Shia UBeouf stats in "Eagle Eye." a movie about a leenaqer who becomes man year at the University, but the year. Students can choose Knowing there are so many competition. Krauter warns, framed as a tetionst. The ihought-provokmg film branches out of post-9/11 ideas about now works behind the scenes from a variety of clothing, mugs, fans supporting (hem so vigor- "If you're not painted up, you paranoia in its depiction. as an on-field coordinator and plush dolls, decals, dog tags ously is surely encouraging to have no business in the front controller of the video board and collars, Santa Christmas the players. row—you're taking up seats we "They leave everything they could use to rally the troops." Thrills and during football games. ornaments and nearly every- sales from "The Lion King," and THEATRE "Beauty is Decreased," which BEAT From Page 7 poked fun at Disney's subsidiz- From Paqe 7 technology collide in ing expenditures, where the size

drcsscd in an outfit resembling a of the props on stage underwent -;.-*■■■ Chicago Afrobeat Project has famous orphan girl by the name a steady decrease in size. played in places like California, paranoid-action flick of Annie. Sure enough, she belted The second key victim of Colorado, New York and Harlem, oui a version of Tomorrow," that "Forbidden Broadway" was "I.es and in Bowling Green twice. went: "I'm 30 years old, tomor- Miserables." With a complex Tonight will be their third time at By Aaron Hclffetich the form of an insipid plot twist. row, and I haven't worked since 1 plot, dizzying turntable, many Howard's, and Glines is looking Film Critic Although it features uniquely played Annie, when I was 10," souvenirs, a French title, memo- forward lo the perfonnance choreographed action sequenc- From the moment it began, rable songs and recent Broadway "St. Louis, Iowa City and Last year, John McClanc helped es throughout, the twist feels "Forbidden Broadway" hit the revival, "Forbidden Broadway" BlOG CIEVEUN0COM Bowling Green are probably America avoid a national disas- like an unconforming excuse for bull's-eye of the audience's had plenty of material to work three of my favorite places to ter of technological propor- visuals rather than ihe concep- funny bone. The house was with. Its roast of "Les Miserables" play," he says, expressing that the tions in "Live Pree or Die I lard." tual idea writers were going for. packed, and this spoof on pos- included parodies of songs crowds at Howard's have always Although his efforts may have For as powerful as "Eagle Eye" sibly Ihe most well-known show such as "On My Own," ("On been good to them. driven to an improbable level presents technology, its story tune had Ihe audience begging My Phone"), "Bring Him Home" Even while touring the of reality, the action film deliv- feels like il was slapped together for more. After every song, the ("God it's High") and "At the End country and entertaining with ered an intricate plot thai kepi by the lifeless technology it's lights quickly went down, and of the Day" ("At the End of the their high-energy dance music, the audience devouring each openly trying to give life lo. Even then back up at an unbelievable Show"). While the songs were Chicago Afrobeat Project also revealing plot point. The same the relatively short runtime, that rate. While there was a medley hilarious, it was the actors who remain active politically and remains to be said about the clocks in jusl under two hours, of musicals, celebrities and pop really made them memorable. environmentally. A percentage similar technological thriller grows tiresome without any culture references in the songs, With so many musicals and of the proceeds from their CD "Eagle Eye." sense of direction from the plot I noticed a few key victims of celebrities available for roasting, sales go to IAA1DS (lournalists "Eagle Eye" is Hollywood's It's no surprise that "Eagle mockery. one might assume that many Against Aids in Nigeria), and answer to America's own para- Eye" rides the post-9/11 para- One of "Forbidden Broadway's" actors make up the company. they run their vehicle on straight noia. It begins intriguingly noia ideas of more thought-pro- main victims was Disney's current Surprisingly, however, it is only veggie oil. when a normal teenager, lerry voking films. When "Eagle Eye" influence on Broadway, such as the four: Phillip George, Catherine The band also has a strong (Shia I ,i Hi ■( ii il is framed as a switches from an intriguing growing list of musical adaptations Bloch, Alvin Coll and Carol political standpoint and pushes terrorist With an arsenal of tac- thriller lo a technological sci- For example, the adaptation of Sherry. Each time the actors the issue of getting college stu- tical weapons and forged pass- ence fiction film, the transfor- "Mary Poppins" was blasted in the came on stage, whether playing dents to register and vote on |>orts appearing in his apart- mation is hardly imaginative. song "Stupidcarelessfictionalnons Idina Menzel or Don Quixote, Election Day. ment, lerry immediately ends With more films like this, there ensicalverboseness," by an actress they fully assumed their roles "It's very important that up on America's Most Wonted won't be much disbelief left dressed up as Mary Poppins. as if they were the characters in everyone goes out and votes," list. When Agent Morgan (Billy to suspend. Even though the The pain caused by the head- the musicals Ihey were spoof- Glines says. "I don't care who Bob Thornton) refuses to script could have found a way dresses the actors in "The Lion ing. Whether you've never seen a you vote for, but everyone believe his story, ferry's only to allow it, we Ihanklully didn't King" wear was a victim of mock- musical, or you've seen them all, needs lo gel out there and vote choice is to follow the black- encounter any talking cars ery in "Can You Feel the Pain you'll understand who and what for someone." mailing commands of a mys- transforming into giant robots. Tonight." Also, Disney's econo- the victims are in the songs. MUSICAL SATIRE: -forbidden Broadway" You can see Chicago Afrobeat terious caller on the other end my was blasted in both "The I give this production of includes spools of popular musicals such as Project tonight at Howard's. of his cell phone. As the caller Circle of Mice," which poked "Forbidden Broadway" four out "Wicked." "The Lion King." "Les Miserables" Entrance is $8, and you better seems to be controlling every Letter Grade: C- fun at the prosperous ticket of five stars. and "Annie" be prepared lo dance. roule on Jerry's escape, ques- Rated PG-13 for intense tions grow in the audience's sequences of action and mind as much as the characters. violence, and for language ON THE RECORD Nearly half of the film clunks Runtime: 118 min. Film expresses realistic love with Hollywood duo along without any further rev- Starring Shia LaBeouf. What are you listening to elations in 11 ii' |ili ii It isn't until Michelle Monaghan, Billy on your music player; By Aaron H.lff.rlch far after lerry meets the other Bob Thornton and Rosario TIFFANY FfiY FRESHMAN I PCf*VS8URG pily married mother of two on the rable flame from their meeting blackmailed player in the caller's Dawson Film Critic verge of divorce. Gere plays Paul, in "Unfaithful." Although their "The music makes game (Michelle Monaghan) Directed by J.D. Caruso an unmarried doctor in search of dialogue may not have always when answers start to arrive in me happy; it makes The romance novels of Nicholas redemption for past mistakes, and alluded lo it, the emotions given me want to go to Sparks always claim an overpow- a reconnecrjon to his estranged son. by each of them tell a deeper story concerts and meet ering reign among it's genre. With When Adrienne and Paul meet, of newly restored faith in love. With more people, to tragic stories that are able to speak they are the only two residents their performances, it's easy to see learn about their towards a simplistic sense of love, at a retreat home on the beaches how both characters offer a solu- reasons behind Sparks'novels carry a fanbase that of Rodanlhe, N.C.. Together, they tion to the other in search of the playing and eagerly awaits the tran sformation hold answers for each other thai path back to happiness. writing the music from the book to the silver screen. unlock a newfound happiness in Underneath the romance, they play." After the already-deemed-clas- their lives. there's a message of overcom- sic film "The Notebook" spun In many cases, romance nov- ing self-absorption. Even though CAMELS CAN I Every Avenue - "Where audiences through generations els sound better on paper than there's an endearing scene in Were You?" of unending romance, the path they do when spoken. In the case which Paul visits the husband of SURVIVE IN was set for the next novel to do of "Rodanthe," there are few lines a lost patient, beautifully woven THE DESERT 2 Inept - "Finding Reasons" the same. that, although may have been in the character played by Scott 5 Mayday Parade - "Black The newest film comes in the adapted from the novel, were Glenn, the message fails to be WITHOUT Cat" form of "Nights in Rodanlhe." As Spoon in a way that evoked awk- fully revisited. With this sense of an added bonus lo ihe loyal read- wardness rather than a romance. an incomplete message, "Nights DRINKING FOR 5 Linkin Park - "What I've ers and viewers, the film also sees This problem has always been the in Rodanthe" never comes close ALMOST 3 Done the rejoining of the highly char- demise of romance films, but it's a to the power of "The Notebook" 5 Every Avenue - "Trading ismatic actors Richard Gere and far cry from bad acting. It does, however, remind us of the MONTHS! Diane Lane. Gere and lane resume their on- romantic relationships that are Heartbeats" Lane plays Adrienne, an unhap- screen chemistry with the memo- rarely visited in the Hollywood movies of today.

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deliver in her car and drove By Ed Whin around with it," postal agent The Associated Press Douglas Mills wrote. "She said after a couple of DETROIT — In a case that weeks of doing this, she real- echoes a "Seinfeld" episode, a ized that nobody seemed to former postal worker has been notice that she did not deliver charged with stealing thou- it.... At that point she knew she sands of pieces of mail that had to get rid of the undelivered authorities say she had kept mail," Mills said in an affidavit in a storage unit northwest of to support a theft charge Tiled in Detroit. federal court in Detroit. More than 9,000 pieces of I lull made payments on the mail have been recovered from storage unit from lanuary 2006 a storage unit in lowlervillc, through November 2007. federal investigators said She had hoped to catch up on Tuesday. Authorities allege that her overdue payments and then lill Iluil admitted storing the continue to rent the space "until mail because she couldn't deliv- the day I died," Mills quoted her er it on time. Some mail has as saying. postmarks from 2005. Hull quit her job in August, Postal spokesman Ed Moore about three weeks before the said the case is a "black eye" mail was discovered. for carriers who faithfully I lull could not be reached for MEWNIE SOCHAN APPMOtl deliver mail. comment. A phone number list- A REAL WINNER: With a winning bid ol just $1.75. a Chicago woman has won an auction for the abandoned home in Saginaw Joanne Smiih was ibe lop bidder (or the home during an "The sanctity of the mail ed for her was disconnected. auction on eBay. The Saginaw News reported, in September. Her bid was one of eight for the home She must pay about $850 in back taxes and yard cleanup costs is important to us and the Because the mail is evidence American public.'' he said. in a criminal case, it's not In a 1996 "Seinfeld" episode, known when it finally will he Newman (WayncKnight) stored delivered. Chicago woman wins Saginaw house on eBay mail in lerry Seinfeld's storage "It couldtake sometime, "said unit instead of delivering it. Breck Nowlin, a senior agent SAGINAW, Mich. — With a win- eight for the home. There's a notice on the door "I don't have any Hull worked for the Postal with the Postal Service's Office ning bid of just SI.75. a Chicago "I am going to try and sell it," she of the home saying a foreclosure Service for three years, filling in of Inspector General. "Our woman has won an auction for an told the newspaper. "I don't have hearing is pending, the newspaper plans to move to for other carriers in the llowell agents have looked through the abandoned home in Saginaw. any plans to move to Saginaw." said. She must pay about $850 in area, about (SO miles northwest mail. Where they have found Joanne Smith, 30, recently was Smith said she hasn't seen the back taxes and yard cleanup costs. Saginaw." of Detroit. birthday cards, greeting cards, the top bidder for the home during property or visited Saginaw, which The Saginaw News said it could "Hull said she was unable to they took the time to locate an auction on eBay, The Saginaw has been hard-hit by economic not reach the seller, Southern Joanne Smith I Owner get the mail delivered on time, some of the people and let them News reported. I ler bid was one of troubles in recent years. Investments LLC, for comment. so she left what she could not know it will be delivered." Japan's robust dolphins on weiqht loss diet

TOKYO (AP) - Dolphins at a and found all had gotten plumper, Japanese marine park are going some up to 22 pounds heavier just on a low fat diet after developing during the summer. pot bellies and failing to look sharp /Ml had the same menu—about in their aquatic performances. 31 pounds of mackerel mixed with Kinosaki Marine World in west- some white fish — but keepers em lapan said Tuesday that all its found the mackerels had gotten 19 dolphins have been on a low fattier, adding too many calories fat diet since late August, when for the dolphins. they started failing to hit jump- Keepers immediately put ing targets and keep upright while them on a weight loss program, treading wilier. feeding them more white fish "We were puzzled by Uicir poor and less fatty mackerels, while performance, then we noticed instituting a routine exercise they looked rounder," said park regime, Imazu said. spokesman I lanio Imazu. Less fat and moderate exercise Keepers measured their weight seemed to be working, he said.

DAHCEMD* AP PHOTO KNOCKED OUT: A tranquilized mountain lion lies m a transportation wagon at Casper's Wyoming Game and Fish Department office after being captured in a backyard Police officer called to shoo mountain lion off Wyoming porch CASPER,Wyo. (AP) —Apolice ordinary domestic feline — but when she first saw the mountain reported that she had a both- CUTTING BACK: The dolphins have been placed on a low mackerel diet. officer didn't think much of a male mountain lion weighing lion lying on her porch Monday. ersome "big cat" A dispatch- a call to shoo off a bother- 80 to 90 pounds. Hood says the lion hissed at her, er told Ableman that it was a some "kitty cat" at a home in Officer Mike Ableman says but she wasn't scared. house cat. Casper, Wyo. he ran for cover inside Hood's She called 911, animal con- A game warden tranquilized Las Vegas "Does this mean the may- Then the officer arrived at the home when he saw the cougar. trol and the Wyoming Game the mountain lion and the ani- or's going to be cleaning out his home of Beverly Hood. It was no Hood says she was inside and Fish Department. Hood mal was relocated. opening mob garage?" joked Councilwoman LoisTarkanian. museum in 2010 Goodman joked of his pos- sible contributions to the exhib- its: "They've been in my backyard By Oskar Garcia trying to dig up some of the old Rise Above High-Risk Drinking The Associated Press relics, but so far I've fended them off. We'll have a lot of Oscar-abilia LAS VEGAS — las Vegas hopes its in there." newest museum will be a hit. Plans for the museum are sup- The city is opening The (redact- ported by the FBI, which has ed) Museum: The Las Vegas pledged to locate organized crime Most BGSU students are. Museum of Organized Crime artifacts in Washington and lend and Law Enforcement, which will them for displays. The fomier showcase southern Nevada's col- head of the Las Vegas FBI office, • 89.2% of BGSU students do not let alcohol orful and storied past in organized Ellen Knowlton, is chairwoman of crime. the museum's board. The City Council unveiled the Officials say the museum use affect their academic performance. name Tuesday, along with logos won't glorify organized crime, but resembling court documents instead will give a candid look at with material blacked out. The its influence on Las Vegas, how law first redaction obscures the word enforcers worked to extract illegal "mob." influences from gambling, how • 98.7% of BGSU students do not use "I dont think anybody is able mob operations in cities around to do tongue-in-cheek the way the country were connected and alcohol daily, however, 45.8% of BGSU students Las Vegas can do it," said Mayor famous hearings on organized Oscar Goodman, a former crimi- crime. nal defense lawyer who repre- The city believes the museum think that students use alcohol daily at BGSU. sented organized crime figures could draw as many as 800,000 before representing residents in visitors each year and is part of City Hall. an attempt to revitalize downtown The museum is expected to Las Vegas. open in spring 2010 in downtown The mob theme was picked • The BGSU high-risk drinking rate has decreased Las Vegas at the site of the for- after a poll of 300 tourists showed mer federal courthouse where more than 70 percent ranking the 3.3% since 2002 and 5.6% since 2000. Goodman tried his first case. idea among its top three concepts. As city officials unveiled the Other options included a behind- plans, council members tossed the-scenes look at gambling, a around T-shirts that said: "There is museum on magic or a museum Brought to you by the Wellness Connection, Student Health Service, and NCAA BIG Choices no such thing as a mob museum dedicated to Las Vegas icons such Data taken from the 2006 ACHA Health Assessment. nor have I ever been there." as Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. BG's leaving the non-conference nest and soaring into MAC play

By Chri. Voloichulc Sports Editor

Turnovers forced Tomorrow starts what could be Turnovers forced The Falcon* have forced their considered BG football's second The Eagles have intercepted opposition into committing five season. six pass attempts and recov- interceptions and five fumbles. After a difficult non-confer- ered three fumbles this year. ence trek, the 2-2 falcons will 10 officially open up Mid-American 9 Conference play at Doyt Perry Stadiumagainstl:.astemMichigan. Total touchdowns It will be BG's first home game in Total touchdowns The Falcons have scored six almost a full month and serve as The Eagles have 10 rushing touchdowns on the ground and this year's Homecoming contest. touchdowns compared to six mote through the air. After playing their last two two passing TDs. games way out west in Boise, 12 Idaho, and Iaramie, Wyo., the players are looking forward to 13 very short travel, sleeping in their Total wins own beds and performing in front Total wins The Falcons survived the of theirown crowd. The Eagles have struggled so non-conference schedule with a "It seems like forever since we far this season and currently 2-2 record. played here," said quarterback stand at 1-4. JESMIAH WHEY Tyler Sheehan. "I feel like, with DANIELHOITZCLAW I EMULMMOXR 2 such a big win last week and it 1 See PREVIEW | Page 11

THE GUYS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER: With Brian Westbrook ailing, expect the FANTASY FOOTBALL backup Buckhalter to get his share of Tomorrow's game: a carries and also serve as a ■ reliable receiver. This year, he has 114 rushing yards and a touchdown. CORRELLBUCKHALTER worthwhile event for fans

Moore, a Toledo graduate, made a huge team's current schedule? statement in last week's Saints win. This Tomorrow, the Falcons will season, he has 17 receptions for 205 yards finally, after almost a month and two touchdowns. Last week alone, he of toiling in tough games had 101 receiving yards and twb scores. on the road, leave the pre- LANCE MOORE dominantly white jerseys in THE GUYS WHO ARE TEARING IT UP: the lockers and suit up in the He came into the season with On a team that doesn't score a home gear. a lot of question marks, but has ton of points, defense is a very To borrow a tired line from a Now here's where the d£ja delivered in each of the last three important part of Buffalo's game certain hall-of-famer. "it feels vu kicks in. If you'll go back games. This season. Campbell plan. So far this year, the "0" has like deja vu all over again." one month, the last time BG has 878 passing yards, six paid dividends for the currently I really have to thank Yogi was at home, Minnesota was touchdown throws and no undefeated Bills. They've Berra for coining that phrase coming into town for the sec- interceptions. And his Redskins recovered three fumbles, picked so many years ago. And who ond game of the season. The are 3-1. off three passes and have 10 sacks. would've thought some- home team was coming off thing a professional baseball JASON CAMPBELL BILLS DEFENSE player said would apply so perfectly to the BG football See EVENT | Page 11

I .< WWW.BGNEWS.COM SPORTS FtKJjy. October 5 2008 11 THE BG NEWS PICKS OF THE WEEK Thti»«l«BGNewPid tci. Hooecon>inq Edition en's soccer loses to OSU However, vou may tuve noticed that litetalry nothinq krt changed about By Jaion Jones it Weie merely pointing more shots on goal, out shoot- allowed, Shoemaker made six out that Homecoming it Reporter ing the Buckeyes 9-7. It's offen- quality saves on the niglil. He this weekend, thatsal Still CHRIS VOLOSCHUK ANDREW HARNER CRAIGVANDERKAM FREDDY HUNT sive aggressiveness like that that also ended the game without a were excited h> al the ^IliSports Editor Assistant Sports Editoi Web Editor Editoi m CM week Ik tootbal action The men's soccer team was in the Falcons will need as ihey score, a return to normality after (Columbus on Wednesday night head into conference play. two games where he had either BG JeH rjenyfc should convder play- So Gregg Brandon pointed It all came together for BG in Anyone else think Eastern for a meeting with the Ohio State The Buckeyes took the lead an assist or goal. .ng Gregg Brandon m Connect oot that lincomKtiy selected their win over Wyoming last Michigan should have been the Buckeyes. Unfortunately for the early, when Magill scoring the "Paul did very well for us," vs. Eastern Michigan Four or Monopoly, because he Wyoming last week so here is my week Eagles lay an egg in the Emus' (an emu is a small ostrich sure caul beat hm al footbal. way of making up for it Falcons' nest_ like bird) I alcons. this game went the way lone goal in the 21st minute. Thompson said. BG 19 BG 48. EMU 16 BG 41. EMU 14 BG4S.EMU10 BG 28. EMU 21 most predicted it would. It was a deadlock for much The loss marks the sec- The I-alcons can walk away of the game, with the Falcons' ond consecutive year thai the #14 Ohio State This game won't be pretty by Ohio State lost to then No 1 Tough environment for the If OSU wants to be taken seri- any stretch. St*, a bacMteld of USC. Wisconsin lost to unranled Buckeyes, playing al night at ously, they wil send a message with a positive attitude after the best chance coming midway Falcons have suffered a 1 -0 loss vs. #18 Wisconsin Terrell* ftyoi and Chns Wells h Michigan Bocks for me please Camp Randal HI give the edge this weekend game in Columbus however, through the second half, in the lo the Buckeyes, and drops their tough to p*ck against lo the Badgers ■ OSU-5 OSU 28. Wisconsin 21 OSU 38 Wisconsin 24 WrKonsin25,OSU2Q Ohio State 58. Wisconsin 17 Because for 90 minutes of play, 72nd minute. lacob Lawrence, road record to 1-3-1 on the year, ihey matched up well, going the Falcons' scoring leader, and 3-5-1 total for die year. The #4 Missouri Nebraska* a nice story, but It's turning into another crary Mwou hasn't won in Nebraska M.7/ourtq«rtqtoeattl- il toe-to-toe with the No. 21 team headed the ball past OSU goalie Buckeyes go to 6-2-0. they're not ready for prime tune upset season which makes me since 1978. but the Chase Daniel/ com i in the nation. Drew Czekanski before having vs. Nebraska yet Missoun's oHense will be too want to p the Oh boy 6 4 8 3 solv*ng difficult math problems oveial standings, so I went with Game of the week Ohio State did hold the vs. Lafayette Lafayette is to beating Harvard m the team Hamer drfn't pick here advantage in total shots 18- footbal Think about it No line available Lafayette 52 Harvard 10 Lafayette 45 Harvaid 15 Harvard 27. Lafayette 24 Harvard 24. Lafayette 16 15. bill the most impressive 2 5 7 fail about ihis game is that Overall record 17-12 22-7 19-10 20-9 the Falcons actually had 5 1 EVENT 4 1 3 From Paqe 10 Hockey to play exhibition of a big win on the road In the 6 7 3 1 previous week, and the visi- By Ethan Magoc "We expect a officially open their coach- tor was at Doyl Perry Stadium Reporter ing tenure behind BG's bench 1 6 2 4 9 with something lo prove and competitive game. tomorrow revenge on their collective BG's hockey team plays an exhi- lunior forward Todd Mcllrath mind. I had even typed up a bition tomorrow al noon againsi We've had three said he loves playing for Frank 8 6 5 column that sounded a lot like Wilfred laurier University at the Novock so far. this one. Weird, huh? HGSU Ice Arena games and we "I le's realty intense." Mcllrath The situation we'll find our- The final score should be said. "1 le's really passionate about 7 1 8 selves in tomorrow afternoon is closer than preseason games in haven't lost yet." ibis team already and you can Id eerily similar lo the way things recent years. he really knows what he's doing were on Sept. 6. Only the oppo- Of course, that will not be dif- out there on the ice," 3 5 9 nent, Eastern Michigan, rep- ficult lo do. Kelly Nobes | Wilfred Laurier coach Mudl said he chose Novock resents the first foray into the The Falcons smashed the because of his prior coaching SUDOKO L I 6 5 9 8 Z E f Mid-American Conference sea- University of Windsor by a com- coach Kelly Nobes said he tliinks experience with another inner To play: Complete the grid 8 E Z tr I L 9 S 6 son. And, to lop il all off, it's bined score of 26-3 in each exlii- his team comes into this weekci ul l-aicon assistant. Bill Wilkinson. so that every row, column M9 6 E Z 8 L I Homecoming at BG bition they played during (he past with a definite fighting chance. "INovockl did a kit of work for and every 3x3 box contains Make no mistake, this is a big three seasons. Bill, who is a dose friend of mine S 6 V 8 Z 9 E I L "We expect a competitive the digits 1 to 9,There is no game for your Falcons. And to It's time for a new opponent. game," Nobes said. "We've had and someone who Is very well- Z 8 I E L F 6 9 S guessing or math involved. be honest, this is a big game for Wilfred Lauder could bring three games and we haven't respected in hockey" Much said. E91 I S 6 F 8 Z Just use logic to solve you, the football fan. more skill to 20()8's preseason lilt. lost yet." "Ihe ability for Frank lo jump I Z S 9 F £ L 6 8 The conference schedule is Ihey won their first that' exhibi- Nobes said he expects his right in is important too lie's kind of like a second season. It's tion games this year by oulscor- senior center MarkVoakes in par- alrt'aih recniiting and we feel 9 » 8 L 6 S I c E no exception for the Falcons, ing their opponents 17-5. ticular to IK "fired up this week- he'll he a great addition for us." 6 L E Z 8 I S F 9 either. Last year, they won their Bui the Falcons could pose a end." Voakes played one season Wilkinson was the head coach conference opener and went on slightly belter challenge for the with BG's hockey' team in 2003- of ihe now-defunct Wayne State to tie for the MAC East title with (k)lden Hawks than Guelph, 04, but did not register a point I le University hockey program for a 6-2 record. The MAC schedule McGill or Ottawa did in those also played three games thai year two seasons until the program's ended up being the reason the earlier games. for the Falcon baseball learn, but demise in March. team earned a bowl bid. This Windsor'soKich.PlleBelliveau, went hiik'ss in three at bars. As for ihe Falcons, Mcllrath year could he the same. said several times after Last year's Thereto another connection to said the team is itching to don its Now I'm not knocking the Falcon romp how impressed he note between these two schools game jerseys instead of practice non-conference schedule. It's was with BG's speed Dennis Williams, BG'ssecond- gear for the first time in more important for teams lo test Windsor and Wilfred Luurier newesi assistant coach (hired in than six months. themselves against competi- are in the same division, so it August), will be coaching againsi He said, "Every one of us, for tion from other conferences. In is likely thai BG's newest pre- his brother I toe, an assistant for the past month or so, have been the case of the MAC, it's usu- season opponent has not seen ihe Golden I lawks. going all out lo the point where ally againsi larger teams from the kind of speed the Falcons Both Falcon assistants, the il seems like there can't be a Saturday October 4th larger conferences. BG had a bring to ihe ice. oilier being Frank Novock who team out there working harder Tune in as the particularly tough non-confer- Nevertheless, Wilfred Laurier was just hired on Sept. 22. will than us." ence season, playing four good Falcons take on the teams, iwo of which have been Jf, Eastern Michigan ranked al various points of the crowd because of our perfor- losl their 1 lomecoming game to Eagles LIVE from year. But the MAC schedule is PREVIEW mance last week." Sheehan said Northern Illinois, 37-0. the Doyt! the one that matters most. From Page 10 "And it being Homecoming, In recent years, the Eagles And did I mention it's usually we get a pretty decent haven't fared well against the Homecoming? being Homecoming you'll see crowd. We're going to iry and lalnins. They have yet lo lieal The action starts at 3pm for This game, while impor- all the former players and alum- thrive off that BG this decade. Still, coach Jeff pregame wth a 4pm kickoff! tant for your foolhall team, is ni and it's really cool for us to sec With the I lomecoming atmo- Genyk, a BG grad and former also important for you, too. all that." sphere surrounding them, the player, will have some success Homecoming is a special time This year's Homecoming Falcons will finally open up lo build on from last year's game. Listen on 88.1 FM or of year. This is the weekend game could lie a chance to make their conference schedule. A 6-2 I lis team led until the final direc BGRSO.org! where alumni come back to new, rosier memories. Last year's finish last season earned them minutes and ran the lull with reminisce with old friends and game al 1-lMU's Rynearson stadi- a share of Ihe MAC East and relative ease. revisit their favorite memories. um was a stretch of four quarters also propelled them to a GMAC And ihe Falcons haven't for- The University holds events all the ream would probably like Bowl bid. gotten. week. All of the events and cir- to forget Despite playing one of The importance of starting "We want lo start off on the cumstances going on on cam- their sloppiest games of die sea- out the MAC schedule on the right foot." Sheehan said. "It pus tend to give the game an son and giving up 155 rushing right foot hasn't been lost on seemed like Eastern struck up on added significance. yards, BG was able to squeak out the team or head coach Gregg us last year and almost knocked So tomorrow is a chance a 39-32 come-from-behind win Brandon. us off at their place, so I think for you lo make some memo- on a cold, dreary Friday night in "Wfe've got eight [games] in that's going to help us focus on Thank you ries of your own. Football and Ypsilanti. a row now," Brandon said. "It's the task al hand." Homecoming practically go 21X18 is a different year, and for Homecoming and we haven't Widi last year's narrow win togelher like peanui butler and theFalcoas.vvillhopefulryproduce been home for a while. We hope -nil fresh in their minds and a Mary Guillermo jelly, or in our case, Polleyeyes a much cleaner result Ihey've got we gel a great crowd. It's definite- Homecoming backdrop at The breadslicksand ranch. some positive momentum going ly a game that, for us to lx- where Doyt, BG's first plunge into con- for helping to save the The alumni and universi- in due to their 45-16 drubbing of we want to be in December, we ference play could very well set world one bag at a time. ty staff will all be excited to Wyoming on the road in the non- need to win." ihe tone for the rest of the season. cheer on their team at The conference finale lasl week. EMU has to be in a similar l-or us to be successful, we Doyt, and you should too. Along with die added con- mindset — that they've got to need to win the MAC," Brandon By using her Wear all the orange gear you fidence that comes with a win perform al a high level. They're said. "The non-conference can find. Call up your buddies will come the boost associated coming into the game 1 -4, hav- schedule is what it is. The MAC BGSU reusable and your significant others. 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Sheehan, Falcon offense beginning to click going into MAC season ByAndrawHamr Tyler ball 26 times for 128 yards and had Of course, a quarterback can't have a coming out party at the right time, Assistant Spats Editor Sheehan 29 pass completions for 261 yards. In an effective day throwing the ball if he their focus is still on what is ahead Played best game of Boise, the Falcons mshed 36 times, doesn't have good receiving corps to because, as Brandon said, the confer- The Falcon football offense picked a the season last week but only completed 22 passes for 204 throw to ence schedule is all that really matters great time to finally rid itself of turn- at Wyoming yards. That is not a problem at all for for the team this season. overs and find its stroke: right before However, against VWoming, BG Sheehan this year as there are plenty "For us to be successful, we need to the start of conference play. rushed the ball 40 times for just 101 of guys for him to throw to. Last week- win the MAC and get to a bowl game," After committing zero turnovers And while the offense starts with the yards, but they had the Gowboy end, he completed passes to seven Brandon said. "The MAC schedule is and racking up a total of 388 yards, quarterback, strong play from other defense worrying about the run which different receivers with Marques forks most important for us." the Falcon offense seems to be back pieces of the offense make it run as allowed Sheehan to complete 22 pass- (five receptions for 76 yards and a Sheehan agreed saying the added on track, leaving the games against a whole, which are areas the Falcons es fora season high 287 yards. touchdown) and Corey Partridge (four expectations BG has going into the Minnesota and Boise State, games in have plenty of depth in. Carrying the brunt of those balls receptions for 72 yards and a touch- MAC season makes it that much more which the Falcons committed a total It's general football knowledge that a (18) was Chris Bullock, who said that down) leading the way. important of eight turnovers and averaged 40 less good running will open up the passing the effective run game had a positive "Wfe ran the ball extremely well, and "Vou don't want to say that the non- offensive yards, in the dust. game. When applied heavily against effect on the passing game Not only we complement it with our intermedi- conference is kind of a preseason, "The thing that is encouraging is Wyoming, the Falcons found the old that, the two back system involving ate and deep passing games," Sheehan but to us, the most important thing is that we were able to drive the ball and adage to be true the bigger, power back Bullock and said of the Wyoming game "We had a the MAC," Sheehan said. "Hopefully finish drives," coach Gregg Brandon In the two previous games, the the smaller, shifty back Willie Geter lot of what we call big plays." we can live up to our expectations said. "That's where we need to be." Falcons had effectively used the run also forces opponents to change their The Falcons also did something they because we were picked by a lot ol Quarterback Tyler Sheehan was game, but not to the extent they did game plans against BG. hadn't done all season at Wyoming people to win this conference." also very pleased the team found its against Wyoming, and they had better "It's J«l good toknow that if you get score in every quarter. And each Eastern Michigan is ajri5d team for rhythm at the right time. success when they complemented a find or nicked ,«ip that somebody Ls quarter had at least'one touchdown, theFakoristo start A^p play against "Its always nice to peak right before heavy pairing game with the most going to come in there and get the job another strong sign that the offense at. oven though theffctistics suggest the most important pint of the sea- rushes all season. x -<^^kW done," BullcKk said. "Both of us play is die king. ^^ ^ otherwfcc, the Fagleaslioiud give I1G a son," Sheehan said. Against Minnesota. BG mshed the hard."# ^S&^JT So while i he Falcons' ol their money.

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Sheehan, Falcon offense beginning to click going into MAC season By Andrew Hanwr Tyler Ixtll 26 times for 128 yards and had Of course, a quarterback can't have a coming out party at the right time, Assistant Sports Editor Sheehan 29 pass completions for 261 yards. In an effective day throwing the ball if he their focus is still on what is ahead Played best game of Boise, the Falcons rushed 36 times, doesn't have good receiving corps to because, as Brandon said, the confer- The liilcon football offense picked a the season last week but only completed 22 passes for 204 throw to. ence schedule is all that really matters greal lime in finally rid itself of turn- at Wyoming yards. That is not a problem at all for for the team this season. overs and find its stroke: right before However, against Wyoming, BG Sheehan this year as there are plenty "For us to be successful, we need to the stan of conference play. rushed the ball 40 times for just 101 of guys for him to throw to. last week- win the MAC and get to a bowl game," After committing zero turnovers And while die offense starts widi die yards, but they had die Cowboy end, he completed passes to seven Brandon said. "The MAC schedule is and racking up a total of 388 yards, quarterback, strong play from oriier defense worrying about the run which different receivers widi Marques Parks most important for us." the falcon offense seems to be back pieces of the offense make it run as allowed Sheehan to complete 22 pass- (five receptions for 76 yards and a Sheehan agreed saying the added on track, leaving the games against a whole, which are areas the Falcons es for a season high 287 yards. touchdown) and Corey Partridge (four expectations BG has going into the Minnesota and Boise State, games in have plenty of depth in. Carrying die brunt of those balls receptions for 72 yards and a touch- MAC season makes it that much more which the Neons committed a total It's general football knowledge that a (18) was Chris Bullock, who said that down) leading the way. important. of eight turnovers and averaged 40 less good running will open up the passing the effective run game had a positive "We ran the ball extremely well, and "You don't want to say that the non- offensive yards, in the dust. game. When applied heavily against effect on the passing game. Not only we complement it with our intermedi- conference is kind of a preseason, "The thing that is encouraging is Wyoming, the Neons found the old that, die two back system involving ate and deep passing games," Sheehan but to us, the most important thing is that we were able to drive the ball and adage to be true. the bigger, power back Bullock and said of the Wyoming game. "We had a the MAC," Sheehan said. "Hopefully finish drives," coach Gregg Brandon In the two previous games, the the smaller, shifty back Willie Cietcr lot of what we call big plays." we can live up to our expectations said." lliat's where we need to be." Falcons had effectively used die run also forces opponents to change their The Falcons also did something they because we were picked by a lot of Quarterback Tyler Sheehan was game, but not to the extent they did game plans against BG. hadn't done all season at Wyoming people to win this conference." also very pleased the team found its against Wyoming, and they had better "It's real good to know that if you get score in every quarter. And each Eastern Michigan is a good team for rhythm at the right rime. success when they complemented a tired or nicked up that somebody is quarter had at least one touchdown, the lalcons to start MAC play against "It's always nice to peak right lieforc heavy passing game with die most going to come in there and get the job another strong sipi that the offense as, even though the statistics suggest the most important pan of the sea- nishes .ill season. done," Bullock said "Bodi of us play is clicking. otherwise, the Fagles should give BG a son," Sheehan said. Against Minnesota. B

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By Andrew Harnar 24 sacks the entire season. This Assistant Sports Editor year, they have already piled up 19 including two from Smith and a Antonio Smith knows that his role team high five from Diyral Briggs on the Falcon defense is to be a On the other end of the spectrum leader, and being one of the 2008 there has been just one interception captains has allowed him to show this season compared to the 14 from that leadership in a positive way last year. that has helped the defense improve Smith, who had two of the 14 last from last season. season, addressed the lack of inter As a lead by example player, Smith ceptions as an area he expects and doesn't get very vocal, leaving that to wants the defense to improve in. the other defensive captains, but he "I expect everyone to be where is able to help the defense improve they're supposed to, know their by doing the right things every day assignment and make tackles,' of practice and in games. Smith said. "We need to get more "Times when I'm tired, I always interceptions." think people are watching me so I While most of the talk this sea have to make sure I am doing what son has revolved around the often I'm supposed to," said Smith of his sive struggles of late, the defense leadership position. has quietly been playing very solid So far this year, the defense has football, which was expected at the followed his lead, showing great beginning of the season. improvement over last season. "We've got a veteran defense, and The Falcons currently sit fifth in we expect these guys to play really the Mid-American Conference in well," defensive coordinator Mike total defense (376.7 yards per game) Ward said before the season started. and points allowed (26.3 per game) Ward's expectations have after their first three games, and been reached so far through the both numbers are significantly bet- non-conference schedule, which ter than last year when BG allowed has pitted the Falcons against 31.3 points per game and 409 total Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Boise State yards per game through the first and Wyoming, all teams described three contests. by coach Gregg Brandon as having The numbers for this season very potent offense's that would test would be even better had the the Falcon defense. offense not given the defense poor And, the task won't be any easier starting position six times in the this weekend against MAC rival last two games through turnovers. Eastern Michigan. When the offense loses a possession, The bigger teams are helpful to it makes life on the defense a whole the defense more than just because lot harder. they get to see bigger and better play "In the fourth quarter, we were ers. The bigger crowds and different pretty much in there, but turnovers atmospheres allow the defense to just killed us," Smith said of the past be prepared for bigger MAC: games two games. "It's definitely tougher when the crowd exceeds expecta to stop them because they can kick lions, helping the defense in Ihe a field goal if you don't slop them. long run. "The biggest thing is turnovers. Smith, despite being a senior, will We've given up some turnovers, our still be able to learn new things from offense has. Our defense hasn't real- the bigger teams and apply it to the ly gotten in t he games we've lost." MAC schedule. And that will auto But despite that, inany players on in,ttit ally help the younger players defense, Smith included, are well on who get to watch him work on a their way to having a better statisti- daily basis. cal season than last year - with the /Maybe it's not so bad thai Smith only stat not up to par being inter- isn't a vocal leader atilong as he con ceptions, r tinues to play at the nigh level he's Last season, the Falcons had accustomed to playing at. WWW.BGNEWS.COM BGSU Falcons VS Eastern Michigan Eagles Friday.Onoba5.2Q08 5 WAL-MART SUPERCENTER ALWAYS LOW PRICES Q'Hotdogs SM Q^ Napkins H^ Hamburgers Q' Blankets Q'Pepsi S2^ Jacket [^Mountain Dew Q' Umbrella lyf Ketchup Sf Football [yf'Mustard Q^Tent Q'Chips Q' Camera Q' Paper Plates Si Cookies BGSU Falcons VS Eastern Michigan Eagles 4 Friday October 5.2008 WWWBGNEWS.COM Senior capta Smith leads ETYO defense example By Andrew Harner 24 sacks the entire season. This Assistant Sports Editor year, they have already piled up 19 including two from Smith and a MEMORY Antonio Smith knows that his role team high five from Diyral Briggs on the Falcon defense is to he a On the other end of the spectrum leader, and being one of the 2008 there has been just one interception and take a look at the Falcon s game histories. captains has allowed him to show this season compared to the 14 from that leadership in a positive way last year. HOMECOMING that has helped t he defense improve Smith, who had two of the 14 last from last season. season, addressed the lack of inter As a lead by example player, Smith ceptions as an area he expects and doesn't get very vocal, leaving that to wants the defense to improve in. the other defensive captains, but he "I expect everyone to be where is able to help the defense improve they're supposed to, know their by doing the right things every day assignment and make tackles, of practice and in games. Smith said. "We need to get more "Times when I'm tired. I always interceptions." think people are watching me so I While most of the talk this sea have to make sure I am doing what son has revolved around the often I'm Supposed to," said Smith of his sive struggles of late, the defense leadership position. has quietly been playing very solid So far this year, the defense has football, which was expected at the followed his lead, showing great beginning of (he season. improvement over last season. "We've got a veteran defense, and The falcons currently sit fifth in we expect these guys to play really the MidAmerican Conference in well," defensive coordinator Mike total defense 1376.7 yards per game) Ward said before the season started. and points allowed (2G.3 per game) Ward's expectations have after their first three games, and been reached so far through the both numbers are significantly bet- non-conference schedule, which ter than last year when B(l allowed has pitted the Falcons against 31.3 points per game and 109 total Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Boise Stale yards per game through the first and Wyoming, all teams described three contests. by coach (Iregg Brandon as having The numbers for this season very potent offense's that would test would be even belter had the the Falcon defense. offense not given the defense poor And, the task won't be any easier starting position six times in the this weekend against MAC rival last two games through turnovers. Eastern Michigan. 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WINNER: taking a look both teams' biggest assets. THEY SAID IT.. "It's always nice to peak right before the most important part of the season."

"For us to be successful, we need to win the MAC and get to a bowl game. The MAC schedule is most important for us."

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"The biggest thing is turnovers. We've given up some turnovers, our offense has. Our defense hasn't really gotten in the games we've lost."

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