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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 serving THE BG NEWS the campus and surrounding community Wednesday February 21,2007 Volume 101, Issue 106 BG to offer new engineering technology major WWWBGNEWSCOM By Glna Potthoff Although the University doesn't Wayne of Technology, since the current Math and science is shown in a Government Reporter have an engineering program of Unsell enrollment is 75 percent male. negative light, causing girls to dis- Sives veterans a its own, engineering technology Dean of the "Technology changes the like the subjects, even though they Students have a new and different will prepare students for careers in world," Swaisgood said, who is a may perform at better or equal reak in college major to consider come next fall that industry. They will be distin- College of firm believer technology makes a levels to boys of the same age. Technology Those who served in Starting in the 2007-2008 school guished from engineers because difference in our quality of life. She Unsell thinks if more female year, the University is going to of the technologist title, but both thinks this lack of women is leav- teachers taught math and science, Iraq return to deal with offer a new engineering tech- will have similar careers promot- ing engineering and other majors more women would get into the financial, personal issues nology major in the College of ing technological advancement uopportunity for students to use in dire need of more diverse per- fields. | Pag. 3 Technology. Todd Waggoner, who is the fac- both their minds and hands, said spectives on different issues. "I think the key is role models," This new four-year program, ulty head of the program, says he Linda Swaisgood, director of the Wayne Unsell, the dean of the Unsell said. introduced during Monday's is really excited about this new College of Technology. College of Technology, has been The current U.S. population Let's talk about President's Day open house, will program, since it's been in the According to Swaisgood, the actively researching the recruit- is 51 percent women, but enroll- vaginas, man be replacing the former manufac- works for at least three years. engineering technology program ment of women into the math ment in engineering and technol- turing technology and mechani- Students who enroll in this pro- promotes "theory into practice." and sciences professions. ogy programs is only 10 percent The Monologues cal design majors, and hopefully gram should enjoy math, science, Swaisgood also thinks this Unsell's research has uncovered women. aren't just for women, bringing a new perspective to the solving mechanical problems and new major will be a way to bring that the socialization of girls age hands-on experiences. This is an more women into the College seven and up is a major (actor. See MAJOR | Page 2 feminists; men can engineering field. enjoy themselves, the issues too |Pag« 4

Lent brings out the guilt in most of us Putting the 'human' It's that time when sacrifices are made... and we're not talking New Year's | Page 5 back into HIV Pianist shares heartache in New program seeks to autobiography Frances Walker-Slocum educate about HIV/AIDS discusses racism, love, loss and music in her By Jessica Spies memoir | Page 8 Reporter

Red isn't just the color of passion, today it also represents HIV/AIDS. Women's track The Red Campaign, which seeks to educate and raise team works to money for HIV/AIDS research, is marketing red iPods, red go the distance T-shirts and even red credit cards. "I love the color red; it's my favorite color and to know Teammates prepare that I can get red stuff to benefit AIDS patients is great," said for MAC. look to take Amber Daniels, president of the American Red Cross Club. Although the red campaign and other programs seek control of meet | Page 9 to educate people about HIV/AIDS, there is still a strong stigma attached to those who have contracted HIV/AIDS. Women's b-ball Daniels said people still think HIV/AIDS is a homosexual takes home win male disease. Team defeats Kent last "People think that AIDS is really easy to get, like through a slight open cut," she said. "People don't even want to touch night with 23 points to them." spare | Page 9 Another misperceprion of those who have HIV/AIDS is that they are completely disease ridden and that it is the disease of those who live a horrible lifestyle, she said. Ashley Widziszewski, freshman, agreed there is still a stigma attached to AIDS. "If you have AIDS, people think that you're subhuman. They think that they don't deserve respect." she said. She also thought this stigma is sometliing society needs

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Do you prefer 2- Loan cuts could hurt students RIDE or the shuttle "Coming out" is helped by media service? By K.lly M.tz "We're being of Vision, believes that although By Sarah Colbry tations dramatically help families Reporter "Will and Grace" does show a Reporter when working with loans. exposed more in the more lighthearted view of being Casillas also said that the com- "Mom, Dad, I'm gay." gay, it is not completely accurate President Bush just released his petition between student loan These are the few words that news, TV and media because it only represents a ste- 2008 budget proposal and, if programs actually benefit stu- PORTIA MITCHELL most teenagers of the homosex- reotype which is not necessarily it were to become law, it would dents, but with the budget cuts Sophomore. Criminal ual population are scared to say, earlier... which there for gay teens. greatly affect college students. The there will be reduced competition, Justice and in some instances the parent Not only do TV shows affect proposal includes $19 billion in making loans more expensive He is scared to hear, due to recent helps people out the morale of young teens but cuts to the federal family educa- said these cuts will force families "2-RIDE. its faster.* studies which have shown more other prominent figures such as tion loan program. to turn to much higher risk loans |Ptge4 and more gay teens are "coming there to relate." Ellen Degeneres, Ehon John or Eighty percent of higher edu- as well. our" at earlier ages. John Amaechi, who became the cation institutions and students Martha Holler, managing direc- According to an article that Eric Crumrine | Vision President first player in the NBA to come rely on this financial aid program, tor of corporate communications appeared in USA Today, one out as being gay, help gay teens to which is why concerns are rising for Sallie Mae, said Sallie Mae feels major reason for coming out at alliance, believes that the media realize that they are not alone Salbe Mae a provider of stu- like it is time to increase higher an earty age is due to "growing has a huge effect on whether "Acceptance levels of people in dent loans, has voiced its concerns education, not cut out finan- acceptance of gays and more sup- teens come out at early ages. the culture add to visibility of the about Bush's proposed cuts. cial aid programs. She said their portive adults and positive gay "One thing about 'Will and gay community," Crumrine said. The cuts are going to impact the goal is, and always has been, to TODAY role models in popular media." Grace' that helps teens come out "We're being exposed more in the discounts on the loans they offer increase access to higher educa- Partly Cloudy These role models include is that it shows people are sur- news, TV and media earlier and and the level of support Sal lie Mae tion for all Americans. Casillas High: 37, Low: 28 many popular shows such as viving," Crumrine said. "There is earlier which helps people out can give to private loans, Conwey then commented that Sallie Mae "Will and Grace," which points no discrimination; it is very light- there to relate" Casillas, director of public affairs has helped an excess of 21 million out a more humorous view of the hearted, which engages people It Sophomore Mark Gardener for Sallie Mae said do exactly that gay lifestyle. shows that it is possible for every- also believes because of role "The level of cuts in the presi- Included in this budget proposal Eric Crumrine, president of one to be okay with it and every- models in television, more peo- dent's budget would also impact is the cutting of the Supplemental TOMORROW Vision, a student organization one loves it" service levels,'' Casillas said, while which promotes the gay-straight Derrick Daggett. vice president SeeOUT|Page2 Flurries/ Wind adding that face to face consul- See LOANS | Page 2 High: 38, Low: 19

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As for prevention of the dis- BLOTTER RED ease, there Is no cure, but the MONDAY From Page 1 CDC is continuing to educate people on the topic 12:12 A.M. to overcome "We are committed to a strong Camera monitor in Lot 6 "AIDS is just a disease and it's prevention Of the epidemic Overflow observed suspicious not something thai determines but we know that this can't be activity, an officer spoke with the quality of Die human being," changed overnight or by the subjects and they were released she said. government alone." Ruth said. 4:59 A.M. A reason the stigma attached "\Ve are going to concentrate on Shuttle driver advised there to AIDS has existed for so long is community based programs and were kids on the pond by the slci the pin the media plays. community' leaders to help fight hill. An officer made them aware In films and television shows, this epidemic." of the dangers, and they were the media often has stereotypi- sent on their way cal representations of those with AIDS, said Mallory Clevenger, FREE TESTS 9:19 AM. senior. Free HIV testing is also avail- Possible theft reported on Movies such as Angels in able at the following loca- Clough Street. America" portray those with tions in Northwest Ohio. No AIDS inaccurately, she said. I his 3:35 P.M. appointment necessary. A student reported laptop had only perpetuates the stigma been stolen over the weekend. "because people still aren't edu- cated about AIDS; Clevenger Toledo-Lucas County Health 505 P.M. said. 'IVople an' slill scared of Department Man reported to have left a stuff Hke that" 655 N. Erie St. South Mam Street gas station The stigma that goes along Toledo. OH without paying for $15.01 of gas. with AIDS could be erased Weekdays. I - 4 p.m. (419) 213-4150 5:27 P.M. il everyone sauted to educate Tommie L Ware III. 25. of themselves on the topic, Daniels Jazzing out in the Union for New Orleans Planned Parenthood of NWO Shaker Heights. Ohio, arrested said. 1301 Jefferson PLAYING TO RAISE: Members of the Student fozi Organization rag a few familiar jazz tunes in the public lobby of Bowen-Thompson for theft at Meijer on East "Iliey need to talk to someone Toledo. OH Student Union The Women's Studies Program and various members of the BGSU community teamed up in an effort to help raise money to Wooster Street store. A caller who has All )S. There are people Wednesdays. 6 - 8 p.m. rebuild houses in New Orleans reported seeing two men look all around us who have it, but (419) 255-1115 into cars in the parking lot. they won't tell us because thej te According to police reports, one scared. If we put a face with AIDS, Medical University of Ohio of them ran away from the vehi- there will tx1 less of a stigmadza- (MUO) response. savings accounts or other higher cle when police stopped their lion," Daniels said. Rupert Health Center LOANS "It's a lot of support for me being education expenses by shopping car at Kreischer-Darrow Ware IIIV7AIDS affects main of Toledo. OH From Page 1 here," senior David Taranto said, online, eating out. buying gas or told police his friend did not those in the U.S.. said Jennifer Mondays. 6 - 8 p.m. adding thai the loan cut is impor- groceries or by purchasing other steal anything and that he took Huth. health communication (419) 383-3741 Educational Opportunity Grant tant to him because he has taken goods and services from more two packs of cigars, a package specialist al the Centers for Program, as well as an increase loans out to pay for college. than 500 participating companies. of sliced cheese and sugar, total Disease Control and ftevention. Planned Parenthood NWO to the Ml Grant Norm Bedford, ^ think the loans are verylmpor- Not only can students earn these value $50 Police cited Ware and "We see that IIIV is a threat 1039 N. Main St. associate director for operations tant," said freshman Meagan Mill. rewards by themselves, but fam- released him to Americans' well-being; their Findlay. OH for financial aid, said that if the "A lot of |KS)ple will lose their ily and friends can join Ul'romise 6:27 P.M. are a quarter ol Americans who Mondays. 5 - 7 p.m. SF.OG is ait, students might lose opportunity to get an education." and link their account with stu- Man reported to be misrepre- live with All )S but don't know il, (419) 423-4611 money in the short mn. but in the To continue to help students ricnls. senting himself as a computer she said long nun, it will help students to with their financial needs, Sallie Holler said the biggest high salesman on South Main Street. Huth also thought that every- Compass Corp. for Recovery actually receive money. Mae has developed a program school graduating classes are com- one between the ages of 13-64 Services (CCRS) The increase in the Pell grant called Ul'romise, which allows ing up, and it is important "our 8:12 P.M. should lx' screened for IIIV "By 1832 Adams will make up for that in the long students to pay off loans doing country lie ready to offer those A dine and dash was reported at making IIIV a standard pan of Toledo, OH run," Bedford said. Bedford also what they already do every day. graduating high school students Mac Dining Hall. medical can', the stigma will be Thursdays. 8:30 -11:30 a.m. said these cuts are the "republican Members can earn rebates the investments thev need." 10:45 P.M. taken away," she said. (419) 243-7274 response to trump the democratic that can be transferred to college Andrew M. Pratt. 24. of Bowling Green, arrested for domestic violence at a Parkview Avenue scale, would be a C average are the only one, you may not aviation titled "More than Amelia." home. He was lodged at Wood OUT for acceptance of the gay com- want to come out because you MAJOR She hopes women and men alike County Justice Center without From Page 1 munity, lie said that in some have no support" From will become aware of the aviation bond of his classes when discussing Both Crumrine and Daggeti program and for women to realize pie are accepting in communi- gender roles, homosexuality have very similar demograph- l Insell has created a Pmverl'oint a degree in aviation is not impos- TUESDAY ties and more teens can relate comes up in a negative light ics. They are from small very presentation that depicts women sible to reach. to the lifestyle. but there are always going conservative towns where they in the technology and engineering Women should realize the ben- 12:42 A.M. Not only has support been to be people like that, but at did not feel comfortable com- fields, which he takes to show girls efits of entering careers where they Columbus resident reported increased i'rom the media, but the same time there will also ing out at first. in middle school and high school, an1 the minority - good salaries a Bowling Green resident was also from the school system. always be people who are OK Once in college, where there and several women's groups. and opportunities for advance- harassing him via calls and text According to USA Today, in with the idea of being gay. is more diversity and visibil- Other majors lhat could use an ment. There also are more jobs for messages. t he m id -1990s on ly a few dozen More and more parents are ity, they felt better about being increase in women enrollment women when employers are seek- gay-straight alliance clubs coping with the idea of hav- themselves. include construction manage- ing to diversity their industries. wen among US schools; pres- ing homosexual children, Gardener is an only child ment and the aviation field. Both men and women should ently, there are 3.200 registered especially when these fami- which was harder for him to Hoyce Ann Martin, an asscx i consider a career in Engineering within the education network. lies reside in conservative come out because the family ate professor in the College of Technology, which would be a Colleges have been con- Christian neighborhoods or name ends with him. lechnology. is currently working hands-on and interactive expe- structing their own support churches. Nol all coming out stories on a project with some students to rience, Swaisgood said. After all. systems by including clubs "My friends reacted great are bad though. diversify and bring more women the future economy of the United such as Vision which helps and I was not treated any dif- "Generally, overall, my fam- into the aviation program. States will be based on the devel- people break from their demo- ferent. With my family it was ily and friends were OK with This major includes degrees in opment of technology. graphic. a struggle because they are it," Crumrine said. "We had aviation management technical "Bowling Green itself is split very church-going people and our ups and downs, and I did management and aviation flight. down the middle, there are they believe that this is not an lose some friends and strug- Currently, die aviation major is 12 FEMALE STATS more colleges out there that acceptable lifestyle," Gardener gled with some family mem- percent women, which is above ■ U.S. population: 51 percent are more diverse and there- said. bers, but overall, it was a good the national average which is H to fore more accepting, but this is "A lot of issues about coming experience." It) percent. women the best we can do right now." out are affected by the setting Crumrine said be believed Martin is collaborating with ■ Women in engineering Daggctt said. they are in," Crumrine said. "If about 80 percent of the gay several of her aviation students and technology: 10 percent Gardener said the cam- you are in a small area where population has good experi- to create a CD and Wei) site dial ■ BGSU women in aviation: Management Inc. pus, if it were on a grading there is no visibility, and you ences with coming out. will show the history of women in 12 percent Renting for

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"Without h(J am-4 am The role of burial in highland a shroud one Annual Undergraduate Art £ By QuiTitin Kilp.ilrick Chuor escape the conflict, of Education Foundations and Madagascar and its influence cannot lake Design Exhibit Reporter reaching a refugee camp in Inquiry. on contemporary an was the their place in Kenya along with thousands Admission is free an open focus in a lecture by Rebecca an ancestral Dorothy Uber Bryan and Willard Like other Sudanese children, of other children. to the public and a discus- Green, associate professor of tomb," (ireen : Wankelman Galleries, School of Art Peter Dut and Santino Chuor From there, remarkably, sion will follow the film until art history. said. JRebecca managed to survive what has they were chosen to come to 5 p.m. In the lecture titled. Hands and Green •Ham.-2 p.m. been described as "one of America. While a fragile peace "Ancestral Traditions in dancing are Associate Mardi-Tines Africa's cruelest civil wars," But a world away from the remains after the 2005 deal a Contemporary World: present at buri- professor of Falcon's Nest. Union but not without losing their horrors of home, they find that ended the two-decade Art and the Creation and al ceremonies parents in a country desl roved themselves confronted with civil war, violence in the west- Performance of Identity and the bodies art history : 5:50 -6:50 p.m. by decades of fighting. the abundance and alienation ern Darfur region of Sudan, in Highland Madagascar," of ancestors BG24News "Lost Boys of Sudan," (2004, of contemporary American labeled a "genocide" by the Green talked about her expe- are wrapped 87 minutes), will be playing suburbia. U.S. government more than riences In Madagascar, where up along with other family Channel 6 Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the "It's a great Intro into the two years ago, has been esca- she has been doing research members in a tomb. Bowen Thompson Student situation in Darfur," said lating. since 1989. There are different stages the 5:50 p.m. Union Theater, Room 206. Mary Wrighten, associate The conflict has even spread The significance of the buri- dead go through during their Beer Tasting: Belgians The Emmy-nominated doc- professor of Multicultural into neighboring Chad and al process and the importance reburials. There is the transi- Union Pub umentary by Megan Mylan Services with the University the Central African Republic, of remembering ancestors can tion from living to dead, from and Ion Shenk first aired on libraries, which is hosting the where the displaced live in be seen in the country's art. dead toadisUnct ancestor after 6 -7:50 p.m. PBS in Sept. 2004. According to event through the Human deplorable refugee camps. In Madagascar, a proper burial, to an indistinguishable burial is needed so loved ones ancestor alter reburials. Careers in Science the film's Web site, the movie Rights Video Project grant it In these regions, which are follows two Sudanese refugees received and Human Values some of Africa's poorest, it are not forgotten. A proper After so many reburials, 514BTSU on an extraordinary journey for Transformative Action. seems this tragic conflict will burial involves a person to be a person no longer exists as from Africa to America. Theevent will be led byAwad continue to terrorize the lives buried in a grave followed by an individual but as a higher 7 p.m. - midnighl As young orphans, Dut and Ibrahim, associate professor of over 2 million people. a reburial in which the body is ancestor. Sail to Jamaica Destinations Snack Bar. Harshman THE CONTINUING 8 p.m. How to Help: Faculty Artist Series: CRISIS IN DARFUR Students prepare for ■ SaveDarfurorg-alliance of over Nathaniel Zeisler, bassoon 100 faith-based, humanitarian ■ HISTORY OF CONFLICT: Bryan Recital Hall. Moore Musical and human rights organizations Decades of tribal clashes over land seeking to: careers with panel help Arts and walei erupted into large-scale ■ Strengthen the understaffed violence in early 2005 when some and overwhelmed African Union By Steve Kunkler pany know what a potential 9-1130pm in the region took up arms, accus- peacekeeping force already in Reporter employee can do for the AHA Film Series: Amistad ing the government o( neglect Darfur. ■ VICTIMS: Government authori- employer. 204 Fine Arts Center ■ Push for the deployment of a ties are accused of responding to strong UN peacekeeping force No matter what a student's Being flexible is among the the uprising with aerial bombings ■ Increase humanitarian aid and career goals are, landing the things an employee can do. and Arab tribal militias known as ensure access for aid delivery, job is the first step in attaining Lisa Milano, a panelist from the Janiaweed. who murdered Organization for Women's ■ The United Nations World Food them. Last night's "Strategies lohnson & lohnson, added Issues and raped civilians and destroyed Program • wwwwfp.org • seeking that earn great jobs!" reflected another tip lor potential villages Sudanese officials deny $130 million to feed refugees in how important making first employees, "let them know 107 Hanna Hall backing the Janjaweed the area. impressions and following you're willing and able to be ■ SCOPE OF TRAGEDY: United ■ Christian Aid - wwwchristianaid through on those impressions trained," she said. 9-11pm. Nations says Darfur fighting has org - working to provide supple- ALFRED DE MONTESQUIO AP PHOTO are to getting the job that a col- Larry Advey, a computer MC Battles caused one of the worlds worst mentary food rations, educational humanitarian disasters. DISPLACED: Sudanese Darfur refugee Fatma lege graduate would want. technician from Marathon, Union Pub services, shelter material, mosquito Daoud. 36. who escaped an attack by Chadian In an open discussion added. "Let them know you ■ Chaos has spread to neighboring nets, blankets, kitchen utensils, and panel, five business-world think outside the box." Chad, where thousands of Darfur the distribution of seeds and tools nomads while collecting firewood near her individuals relayed how a col- 9-10:50 p.m. refugees are sheltering to 500.000 people in southern refugee camp, removes a plastic bag used as a Researching the field is An estimated 180.000 people lege student can either gain or Students for Organ Donation ■ and western Darfur makeshift bandage to show a knife wound at the a vital step to getting a job. have d«ed. many from deprivation, lose the job that they are try- Knowing what the employer is 2090lscamp refugee camp of Gaga. Eastern Chad yesterday experts estimate about 2.5 million Source: BBC News and Save Darfur. At least 230,000 ethnic Africans have fled ing to obtain. looking for is important in get have been displaced since the When speaking with a ting the job. '9!riDm Darfur to take refuge in camps in neighboring conflict began four years ago. "Lost Boys of Sudan" Web site htlp // potential employer, the Chad and their numbers are steadily growing. GAMMA Meeting wwwiostboysfilm.com/ panel members stressed the i ONLINE: Read the rest of this story Source Washington Post. BBC News 315 Union importance of letting a com- "5 oolne | bgncws.com "I think that Donald Rumsfeld will go down... as one.of the worst sec- retaries of defense in history."

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Itl I )l: service really annoys me. and fetishes: Oh My! Last Thursday I moved my car out to the overflow lot behind the football field so it was out about that one odd thing that ANDREW HERMAN of the snow and so it was on turns them on and at the end (OIUMNIS! a cleared out lot so I could get of tiie season, I want you to out easier on lriday. - ■ CHANDRA NIKLEWSKI share it. At that time of the night the K^V COLUMNIST lust tell one person. If you I have noticed — now, is this night route was running and il honestly feel there is nobody just nic or has this been a came part of the way out to the you can tell, then e-mail me. problem tor everyom— have overflow lot. But when I tried to Whatever you do, just be the shuttle busses been later call 2-RIDE for a lift out there Lent begins today and, honest and enjoy not being and later than scheduled or on lriday, the 2-RIDF. man said 1 Aw...that's a sweet scar How'd you get it? J although a strictly Christian ashamed of your slight quirk. am I just can binj! them at a that he couldn't take me out practice, a non-religious alter- Another rum on for me that bad time? there because that is consid- native can have benefits for makes my husband laugh is In the pas) few weeks this ered supplementing the stan- anyone. the word 'implement'. No, I month, it seems thai they can- dard Main Route bus service. Giving up something loved don't know why, but for some not lie on a regular schedule I le also told me that there and cherished for 40 days can reason that word just gets me like they are supposed to be. were no cars out there because " i^^^M^ be difficult, but think of the in a mood. According to the Unking and he was just out there a few fun you get to have when Lent If I can publicly show my Traffic's Shuttle Service l"age, hours ago and he didn't sec any. YJ ^~ ' \ ll/K \ ends and you Can embrace love for coffee and vocabulary. there is supposed to be at least Well, if he was out there a -^/vi your sacrifice once again. I'm sure all of you can discover -^1 I got it in a knife fight. two busses on the main route, few hours ago, why couldn't he Don't mistake my meaning. something fun about your- and they are sup;x)sed to be take me back out there now? Lent is important and should selves this season. around every ten minutes. I le just told me to hop the bus be respected, but maybe Give up your inhibitions and I'm not sure what time stan- anil then walk to the parking lot you can do that and add this shame and admit to what it is dard the bus employees are where my car was. other form. that makes you tingle. using, hut I have had to wait So I did, at least I did after a Or. if you're not religious, just If you need some help, I out at a bus slop for upwards of twenty-five minute wait. And I adopt the alternative and learn can give you a list of fetishes I twenty minutes at various times also did it on a bus full of peo- the hardship of self-sacrifice. might not arch an eyebrow at, throughout the week and at ple, standing room only. I won't Sex is a fun thing to give up but remember, these fetishes 1 various times during the day. touch too much on the safety for 40 days. I applaud all of you mention are only OK if you're I can understand that the part of that ride; I'll leave that to who choose to do so because I participating in them with a buses may be running behind someone else. couldn't do it. consenting adult or by yourself on I relays when everyone is After that I had to walk to my While sex is certainly worthy at times. Any other option is going lo their cars and there isa car. Then as I was pulling out of being the sacrificial offer for not OK. larger crowd, but in the middle of the lot. the 2-RIDE van goes me this season, I have found a Sadism is the enjoyment of the week? Why do I have to whizzing by with people on it Hey look ..it was drawn on with new vice that must be brought of causing pain to someone. wait around for upwards of and stops out in the overflow lot a sharpie marker! under control for me to truly Masochism is the art of arousal twenty minutes for a bus that is and lets them off at the cars that appreciate the feeling of giving while pain is being given to fc less than half full? didn't seem to exist about half — up something so loved that it is you. Usually one partner is There is no reason for that! an hour ago when I called ask- •▼ ^ - ^ painful for me to exist. the sadist and the other is the And there have been times ing for a ride to tile same place. >* S V Starbucks coffee won't see masochist. when I get onto a bus and Now what is with that? k me around for the next month. In a mature and loving then; is no room for people to I do not mean for this to be ■V r/wl Okay, I changed my mind relationship, this really isn't sit down, so people just start aimed at any one person that just in the two seconds it took that bad or unheard of. From standing in the aisles. drives the shuttle service busses me to type that line. Spanking! to nipple clips, the Now, for some people that or the 2-RIDF. vans; I just want A 'i^^^JL cA The Espresso Fudge Brownie range of play in this category may be alright, but for me, I to know if they realize the prob- won't see me anymore. allows for a lot of exploration. tend to get a bit uncomfortable lems that are plaguing their ►URIEL WHITE -; ' ■' - Both worthy sacrifices, but And you can always com- when the bus driver whom system right now. giving up Starbucks all together bine it with mixophilia, which, shall remain unnamed with a The solution lo this problem: might just kill me or make according to the Gay Slang lead foot likes to floor it wtien when the buses start running my professors wish me bodily Dictionary, is when a person leaving a stop or stop sign. And behind, don't just attribute it to harm. "likes to watch his partner or then flrxir the breaks when he a busier bus route or crowded And Starbucks turns me on. the both of them engage in is trying to stop on a dime in buses; instead, put another bus Vagina Monologues are I'm definitely friendlier to my sexual activity." front of a stop. out on the route so people are husband when thinking about Get a mirror and enjoy Is it just me or does that not waiting 15 to 20 minutes a Venti Cate Mocha than I am watching what you're doing seem a bit unsafe. First of all, for a bus that should be around part feminism, part fun usually. to him or her or what they're the driver needs to let off the every 10. We went out the other doing back to you. gas a bit, and secondly, he And if someone asks for a night and I cuddled right Coulrophilia is probably the needs to let off the breaks a bit. ride out to the overflow lot on 2- should be like a male version of up to him and purred my one that my mother-in-law, When I have to grab for a bar to HIDI . lie probably needs it. this play about manhood and desires for a stop at the local Sheri Niklewski, had the best prevent myself from slamming And finally, start following masculinity." Because, frankly, I Starbucks. 1 told him I'd make advice on for spotting in a into the person in front of me, the printed route stops Like believe that both sexes are pretty it worth his while. partner. they are laying into the breaks the one on the North route and clueless about t he opposite sex. It was closed, though, and he "One of the first questions to a bit hard. Night routes that stop out at the But as I said, it's not an "anti- was out of luck. be asked on a first date would Now some of you might be Airport. male" play, and I would encour- Before you judge me too be, 'You're not afraid of clowns, saying "lust call the 2-RIDF. ser- For Aviation and Architecture age people to see it next year. 1 harshly, ask yourself if you have are you?'" she said. vice." Well, been there and tried students, it is really a pain in our I saw the Vagina Monologues the mean, sure, there are parts in any paraphilias, aka fetishes, You guessed it. It's the that. They will not "supplement butts to walk out there and back weekend before last, and 1 really the play that talk about serious hiding in your wonderfully arousal gained by clowns. I'm the regular bus service," as I in the freezing cold. enjoyed it. If a 1 was hating it issues, such as rape, and yes, the twisted mind? going to understand this one was told a few weeks ago when and a 10 was saying, "Oh what play is undoubtedly anti-men The Webster's Medical the least because I'm terrified I was late to a class because I the heck, I'll have a sex change," who rape women, but what nor- Dictionary defines paraphilia of clowns, but whoever has this waited for the bus Send'comments to Ante* Herman at I'd give it like a nine. mal person isn't? as "one of several complex paraphilia just can't get enough One other thing about the 2- h&mna@1jgaiedu Now people have a lot of opin- Much of the Vagina psychiatric disorders that are of them. ions on this play, many of whom, Monologues is actually very manifested as deviant sexual If your significant other is have never actually seen it. funny. behavior." comfortable with wearing the I tried to get a lot of guys I I might make my own play, It goes on to mention things pants, shoes, makeup and, of CHECK THIS OUT: know to see it, but they would "The Testicular Dialogues." such as pedophilia (sexual course, the nose, then go for it. not, and for many, the reason Now in the Vagina attraction to children), bestial- lust make sure I don't see you was because they thought that Monologues, there are places ■ ity (the farmer and the lamb), in costume. Love to write? Love to draw? Want to initiate change on the play is "anti-male." This where the play uses metaphors, and necrophilia (Corpse Bride The Encyclopedia of campus? could not be further from the such as, "If a vagina wore brought to reality). Unusual Sex Practices lists truth. clothes, what would it wear?" But these are the sick and sped inphil ia as "sexual arousal It's a play that talks about real- And I thought this would be twisted things that have no by intercourse with ghosts." The BG News Opinion staff is currently hiring columnists and ity and life. It talks about issues an interesting question from a place in our society. They're So if someone teases you editorial cartoonists. that all women face and is some- guy's perspective. criminal and immoral in my about not having a boyfriend thing that all women can relate Maybe dress your penis like a eyes. or girlfriend you can tell them to, and that all men should see police officer or a construction There are fetishes that can be you don't need one because Intrigued? to have a greater understanding worker. funny and quirky or just plain you have naughty time with Send a 600-800 word test column or a sample cartoon to about women. Maybe stick a feather in it like weird. your resident ghost and are [email protected]. Early on in the play, I was For Lent, religious or not, I thinking to myself, "Wow, there See PLAY | Page 7 challenge everyone to think See FETISH | Page 7

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CARLOS ADAMS | GUEST COLUMNIST tinue to spend valuable time than knowledge; they need 1 finished my undergraduate and energy devising ways to the skills required to turn the work (which is about the same 8 1 7 make connections: rime and knowledge into an improved size as BGSU) and the univer- As I near the end of my third energy better spent on orga- relationship with individuals. sity I did my graduate work all year at BGSU, the quiet unrest nizing events and pursuing This is one of the hallmarks at have an Ethnic Student Center. 3 1 2 5 of students of color's inabil- their degree. BGSU, yet from the discontent The results are amazing. ity to maintainconnections I continue to hear doubts and I hear from student organizers, The frustration of main- 2 4 6 among their various organize anguish arising from the frus- the foundations of this hallmark taining connections often lions still echoes throughout tration over which approach seems to be crumbling. grow into voices of empower- the campus. would be more effective and These issues can be effective- ment because the students 3 4 8 In those tucked away meet- have a lasting influence. ly mediated through the estab- have a space of their own. ing rooms or the more-space- When students graduate and lishment of an Ethnic Student then-we-need conference move Into the work force out- Center. The community college See the test of this column on the Web at 5 rooms, students of color con- side of campus, they need more I attended, the university where wwwbqnewscom 7 9 4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 1 8 3

You can't separate politics is absolutely numb to the idea of lic reprimand of Coach Dakich our university, and I want to add community by the MAC and BGSU for his a voice of reassurance to this from personal views I le is a Staunch believer that responses to how the recent matter. Americans need to help them- Buffaln-BGSU men's basketball Coach Dakich is a great SUDOKO 9 L 6 1 I I E S 8 I felt compelled to write this selves instead of being assisted game. I am upset that our head head coach. He focuses on the To play: Complete the grid £ 8 Z I S 9 6 f I response after reading Bosscher's by the government I Jnder his coach may be Viewed as negative improvement of an individual as so that every row, column I > S , E 6 8 in article regarding Mitt Homney's oppressive lieliefs, discrimination or destructive, he relates to the team, and knows and every 3x3 box contains * 6 9iZ L E 8 I S of the homeless, trans people, that winning is a long-run result Presidential Announcement. I IT were a member of the the digits 1 to 9.There is no Z I L S 8 6 V i 9 Apparently Ion Hosscher is women, people of color and dis- BGSU men's basketball team, of many other group successes. guessing or math involved. 8 S £ 9 t> I 116 completely unaware of the con- abled folk can lx' further ignored I would be immensely proud He was and still is the only Just use logic to solve nection between personal and by our government! and grateful that my head coach head coach to visit my residence 5 9 V 6 I L I 8 E political matters. To those ol you who will Stood up for me and my team- hall this entire year to not only L I I 8 9 v 5 6 Z choose to vote in the 2008 elec- mates for what was probably one talk about his team, but all of die This concept was developed by 6 C 8 t t S L 9 fr feminist activists in the 1960s and tion, consider if you want a can- of the worst officiating decisions athletic teams on our campus. explains why something, such as didate who includes everyone in I have seen, teed, or heard about He encouraged our participa- religion, influences who voters their future plan for our country, this entire year of athletic events tion at games and informed us elect into office, or someone who uses their at the collegiate level that the college student is the pri- Create and solve your We can look at the higliU offen- religious beliefs as an excuse for Coach Dakich realized that ority fan at the basketball games. Sudoku puzzles for FREE. sive term Romney uses — "fto- ignorance. his players were not in a posi- 1 le wanted us to have fun, AIIUIIUIII Family Values" — I would like — Monyak Senior, tion to return to the court to and he wanted us to know that Play Siiper Stjdokii and win prizes at: to ask who actually holds "Anti- wiimrn'sStudies, monyaakai&bQui finish a game that was already we could contact him if we had Iamily Values"? Oh, he must be tthi considered final and won In the questions or concerns about the referring to myself, a lesbian, and Falcons I le fought his best in a program. PRIZESUDOKUm most of my friends who are out of very emotional environment to He is a class-act leader and is bounds With the patriarchal cul- Basketball coach deserves defend the hard-work and inten- exactly the type of coach we need ture we arc trying to dismantle. sity of his players. for our basketball program at I'm guessing I'm not included his praise, too I am afraid that the press that BGSU now and into the future in Homney's, "the new American surrounded will paint our head —Jrinws Uiutzenlieiser. LIBERTY dream" master plan. After leading comments and coach as somehow negative or (Snuliuiie Student, Education, TAX SERVICE opinions that related to the pub- non-aligned with the values of jkiueetNigsiuxlu. Beyond his religion, Romney f Full 1 imc Students JTaan, f "m ~' ^nnnnV»l >aV Get Tax Prep for 1 VSi ■, ^J LaTj i ^^ S60.00 The company n ultiting

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ClAIION A! 419.3 IGANUaTIQIIS/WSft/ WWW.BGNEWS.COM 8 Wednesday. February 21.2007 STATE Oberlin grad shares her life in memoir Sen. Barack Obama to Governor changing his By Molly Kavanaugh campaign in Ohio next week The Assoicated.Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Sen. His only public appearance abortion view OBERLIN, Ohio — lb overcome Barack Obama, seeking the will be a raily at the eastern cam- her fear of flying in the late Democratic nomination for pus of Cuyaboga Community 1970s, Frances Walker-Slocum president, plans a campaign College in Highland Hills in By Julie Orr Smyth read voraciously, primarilx swing Monday across bellweth- suburban Cleveland. The The Associated Press autobiographies. er Ohio, which gave the 2004 Obama campaign organized a Her genie choice was delib- election to President Bush. session yesterday afternoon in COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted erate. Someday she planned to The first-term senator from Cleveland for volunteers who Strickland has asked to drop write a memoir about how she Illinois plans appearances want to work at the event. his name from the state's overcame the obstacles of being at three fundraising events, a Obama has reserved the cam- effort to defend a bill that a black classical pianist and col- breakfast in Cincinnati, a lun- pus gymnasium for die 6 p.m. would restrict the use of the lege professor married to a white cheon in Columbus and an rally, college spokesman Dan abortion drug RU-486, an man. TH0M4S0NDMY APPK1TG evening reception in Cleveland. Minnich said yesterday. early indication that he will Her book. "A Miraculous WE'RE ALL IN THE MOOD FOR A MELODY: -ranees Walker-Slocum. former con Tickets range up to S2,3O0, The state Democratic l^rty take abortion policy in the Journey," was published last cert pianist and now author of a memoir, poses lor a photo in the music room ol her Obeilin. according to The (Cleveland) expects Ohio to be a regular stop bellwether state in a different year, Ohio. home. Plain I taller newspaper. for White I louse candidates. direction. "I was so angry. I was getting Prior to Strickland taking rid of a lot of chips off my shoul- reprimanded. Shedid not venture btal heart attackin 1980 whilesbe office in lanuary. the slate der,' said Walker-Slocum, who OUl of her neighborhood because was practicing a funeral proces- appealed a federal court rul- turns 83 next month. the stores and restaurants would sion piece called "Funerailles." ing striking down the law. As the snow swirled out the not allow a black person inside. "I didn't know anyone like Exploring "Because Guv. Strickland back window of Walker-Slocum's She wanted to study music at an Chct. I le was totally into affirma- does not wish to seek rever- spacious living room in Oberlin unsegregated college, but she tive action and civil rights. He sal of the lower COUIt'9 order, last week, she talked about a life had lew choices. had yellow hair, blue eyes. 1 le was space, money he seeks to withdraw his of sadness, survival and success. "Oberlin was the only place to tall, handsome, smart. Hedid not appeal," Attorney General It is a story she has been shar- think about going, "she said. have to marry inc. 1 was burned By Mitt Lcinyjiig Marc Darin wrote in a brief ing this month as part of Black Her older brother, George and had scars. It did not bother The Associated Press filed last week with the 6th History Month. Walker, also graduated from him in the least," she said. U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Walker-Slocum was severe- Oberlin. He won the Pulitzer "I'm not saying he didn't have COLUMBUS. Ohio — Former in Cincinnati. ly burned at the age of 5 while Prize for music in 1996. faults,'' she added. "But the one astronaut and U.S. Sen. lohn Dann, who also took office playing with matches, just a few At Oberlin she roomed with thing he was adamant about Glenn, speaking on the 45th in lanuary, will continue to months after she had started another black student. Hie house was affirmative action, me and anniversary of the space defend lawmakers in the piano lessons. During her year- mother did not conceal her dis- his son." flight that made him the first appeal long recuperation in her home- like of black students. During The couple's son, leffrey, is a American to orbit Earth, said Both foes and backers ol town ol Washington, !).(;., where Thanksgiving break, Walker- chefinLaGrange. yesterday the country is not get- abortion righls say the future he father was a medical doctor, Slocum stayed at Oberlin. When Although writing the book tingits money's worth out of the KIICHIROSATO ATHDII of the lawsuit could be unaf- she dreamed of being hailed the holiday meal was served, she forced Walker-Slocum to revisit international space station. A LEGEND: John Glenn. 85. speaks on fected by Strickland's move from the stage. went to sit at the house mother's painful memories, she says her Diverting money from the the annrv. of the space flight that made — but they also agree it sig- The 1945 Oberlin College grad- table, but the woman yelled for days of crying are over. Arthritis orbiting research outpost for him the first American to orbit Earth nals the new Democratic gov- uate made her musical debut in her to leave. prevents her from playing piano President Bush's goal 01 sending ernor's intent tobemoreopen I9.r)9 at Carnegie I lall in New York When she and I lenry Chester publicly anymore. Now she's astronauts back to the moon still looking trim and fil at 85. to abortion righls Strickland < My. She returned there and per- Slocum decided to get married in enjoying hearing from old friends and eventually on to Mars is Glenn made three trips is the first Democrat to con- formed at other New York and 1950, t hey had to leave Mississippi, and former students who have preventing some scientific around the planet inside his trol the governor's office in D.C. theaters over the years, while where they were both teaching, read the book and recall her skills experiments on the space sta- Friendship 7 capsule on I'eb. Hi years. leaching at Rutgers University and go to New York — one of at the keyboard. tion, Glenn told an audience of 20,1'iiiJ. makinghim a national Thank goodness for Ohio and later Oberlin College. She just a few states where interracial As for the title of the book, she about 300 high school students hero and proving the nascent women, "said kellieCopeland, also toured Europe twice, marriages were legal. says it came to her when she fin- and space enthusiasts at the NASA space program was com- executive director of NARAJ But racism was rampant dur- The couple's love affair lasted ished her memoir. COSI science center. petitive with the Soviet Union, Pro-Choice Ohio. "We haven't ing those years. When children of :(() years. Slocum, a vice president "A miraculous journey — to "To not utilize that station the a Cold War adversary that had seen anything like this from prominent musicians called her with Equitable Life Assurance me that's exactly what it is has way 1 think it ought to be uti- accomplished a manned orbit- a governor since 1991, so we monkey," the children were not Society, collapsed at home with a been," she said. lized is just wrong," said Glenn, al liighl a year earlier. don't quite know how lo act."

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By Josh Whetherholt BG's bench scores 43 points to spark win Reporter Coming off of a third place fin- ish at the All-Ohio meet, the WOMEN-SB-BALL By Colin Wilson women's track team will travel Falcons move back Assistant Sports Editor to Akron for their last indoor up to 16th in latest meet of the season, the Mid- KENT, Ohio — There aren't American Conference Indoor coaches' poll many teams in the Mid- Championships. The B6 women's basketball American Conference that The Falcons' main concern is team has moved up a spot, make BG coach Curt Miller improving upon last year's team worry. He may give credit to finish of 10th place, and they feel to 16th in the nation, in the i ^^^^ 0 every team's strengths, but they have good chance to finish latest USA Today/ESPN ^^P^^- he'll always have the most at least in the top five, perhaps Coaches' poll released respect for Kent State. the top three. "1 don't care about our win "We're excited to be going to yesterday. The Falcons A ' jF streak at home, this is one the meet," said BG coach Cami are ranked in the USA of the toughest places in the Wells. "This is what we've been Today/ESPN poll for a country to play," Miller said training for. I feel like we're in a ^m after BG's 89-66 victory at the good position to make a jump school and MAC record fe ■ MAC Center. "We came in from last year's place." 13th consecutive week. with a great deal of respect The Falcons have competed BG's ranking of 16th ties for for Kent. Sometimes you against almost all of the MAC the highest in school and can almost respect so much teams so far this indoor season. that you're not playing your They have yet to see Kent State, conference history. game." Northern Illinois, Buffalo or -. fit.^\ law/ §W\m m w. The Falcons struggled Akron, the favorite to win the SCHEDULE early, starting the game 3-of- meet. w!M ^*>- w~ 10 shooting and turned the They have come face lo face 1 ball over six times before the with Miami and Cincinnati sev- TODAY * WK Mmm second media timeout. The eral times along with Toledo, Men's basketball: r Falcons were lucky though as Central Michigan and Western vs. Ohio; 7 p.m. Kent State also struggled to Michigan and have prepared find a rhythm early and had themselves to do their best 10 turnovers. against these teams. OUR CALL BG never got down by more "We control what we do," Wells \ than five, possibly because said. "We don't control what the 1 theircoach wouldn't let them. other teams do." On the way up Miller rode his team hard J •**• TBIL V L^HI <^H L^LB The Falcons hope to control Ohio State men's basket- during every timeout and the meet using their corps of ball: With Wisconsin's 64-55 challenged them to do more solid performers: lamie Roflow, to help their team. lessica White. Nicole Standback, loss to Michigan They took the initiative and, Yemoja Marotta, Kim Settle and State last night, ■ w^m "**" after scoring just 15 points TaKarra Dunning. the Buckeye's up until the 8:19 mark, the White has been near perfect Falcons finished the half with this season, going 5-0 in the 200 are now in a position to take a 39-30 lead. over the No. 1 ranking in "The character of this team See TRACK ... 10 both polls next week. is unbelievable and they keep rising and rising to every chal- On the way down lenge," Miller said. "They have Wisconsin men's basket- so much heart and determi- nation." ball: They were No. 1 in The Falcons came out of the Bentley to the AP poll for locker room at halftime even a single week more fired up — they shot 60 percent in the second half and choose knee before losing M scored 50 points, 32 coming at unranked Michigan from the paint. sugery, career State Drew Neitzel led the Carin Home shot 4-of- Spartans with 28 points, giv- 7 in the half and Lindsey Goldsberry grabbed four of LeCharles ing the teams its first home ^fl her game-high five steals. Bentley win against a No. 1 ranked 1/ ifi Amber Flynn was the big- May have knee gest spark in the half with 14 team ever. sugery to save his , ■ See WOMEN | Page 10 NFL career. The List JEFFGUDOEN APPHC'l WHAT A STEAL BG forward Carin Home. left, heads down court aflei stealing a pass imended lor Kent State fl Yahoo! Sports has opened up By Tom Withers its Fantasy Baseball league, The Associated Press so it's time to start thinking SEASON CHAMPS STREAKS ROLL ON DOUBLE-DIGITS hardball. Here's our top five CLINCH: .The Falcons have now ANOTHER WIN: BG continued their POINTS: BG had six double-digit scor- BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland players.heading into the clinched the MAC Regular Season 17-game conference road win streak. 39- ers m the game; Home (13). Mann (12). Brownscenter LeCharles Bent ley Championship with last nights win. This is game MAC win streak. 18-game overall Achter (14). Goldsberry (12), McCall will likely undergo more surgery 2007 fantasy draft the eighth time the Falcons have won the win streak and have now won 59 of their (10) and Flynn (21). This also marks the on a serious knee injury that, 1. Albert Pujols conference, the most in conference history. last 65 games overall. fifth straight game that BG has scored 85 cost him last season, is jeopar- points or more. dizing another and could end [below]: Hes the his NFL career. LaDainian Tomlinson of General manager Phil Savage said Bentley is considering baseball and. like Tomlinson, another operation to repair the a fantasy juggernaut. left patellar tendon the 27-year- old tore on the first full-contact 2. Jose Reyes: Stolen Three runners making history in Sahara play of training camp last sum- bases, hits and runs are mer. By Anna Johnson Reyes' area of expertise. we touched the water in the "If he does elect to have the The Associated Press Red Sea at the end. They were surgery, then obviously he won't 3. Alfonso Soriano: the bookends of our journey," be here for 2007 as an active We're betting he won't IN THE WESTERN DESERT. Engle, of Greensboro, North player." said Savage, adding "it's Egypt — Three ultra-endur- Carolina, said on the telephone more likely he will have sur- do enough to earn all the ance athletes have just done from a hotel room in Cairo. gery." money he's getting, but 150 somethingmost would consider In less than four months, they A two-time Pro Bowl selection home runs and 500 RBIs is insane: They ran the equivalent have run across the world's larg- in New Orleans, Bentley signed tough to do. of two marathons a day for 111 est desert, through sixcountries a six-year, $36 million free agent days to become the first mod- — Senegal, Mauritania. Mali, contract in March to play for the 4. Carl Crawford: ern runners to cross the Sahara Niger, Libya and finally Egypt. Browns, his hometown team. Remember, how good the Desert's grueling 4,000 miles. A film crew followed them, But he had his first season in "It will take time to sink in... chronicling the desert journey Cleveland end freakishly. team he plays for has little or but this is an absolutely once for actor Matt Damon's pro- While blocking on a seem- nothing to do with his value in a life time thing. They say duction company, LivePlanet. NASSER NASSER AP PHOTO ingly innocent running play, to your own team. ignorance is bliss, and now Damon plans to narrate the LOOKING HOT: Three athletes, from right, US. runner Charlie Engle. 44, Canada's Bentley tore his tendon plant- that 1 know how hard this is, "Running the Sahara" docu- Ray Zahab. 58 and Kevin Lin. 50. of Taiwan, are running during day 109 of their 111 days ing his foot. Following surgery, 5. David Ortiz: Big I would never consider cross- mentary. Sahara desert journey, northwest of Cairo. Egypt Saturday The three have been run- he contracted a staph infection, Papi is a slugging percentage ing the Sahara on foot again," The trek is one of extremes. ning the equivalent of two marathons a day to be the first modern runners to cross the which caused further damage to said American runner Charlie The relentless sun can push Sahara Desert's grueling 4.000 miles. his knee and required another animal an money in the bank Engle, 44, hours after he and temperaturesabove 100 degrees operation. for fantasy the others completed the run at Fahrenheit during the day, Throughout the run, the run- track their route and teamed up Savage said even if Bentley owners. Egypt's Red Sea. but at night it sometimes dips ners have been stricken with with local experts and a host of has a third surgery and can't Engle said he, Canadian Ray below freezing. Strong winds tendinitis, severe diarrhea, sports professionals who also play in '07, the team will carry Zahab, 38, and Kevin Lin, 30. can abruptly send sand swoop- cramping and knee injuries followed them, along with the him on their roster and reassess of Taiwan, ran the final stretch ing in every direction, making it all while running through the documentary crew, in four- his condition next year. of their journey that took them difficult to see and breathe. intense heat and wind — often wheel drive vehicles. "We certainly owe LeCharles through the Giza pyramids Running through turbulent without a paved road in sight. Typically, the three began an opportunity to see where he's and Cairo to the mouth of Suez conditions is nothing new for "This has been a life chang- each day with a 4 a.m. wake- going to be." he said. "This time Canal on four hours of sleep. these athletes who have trav- ing event," Engle said. up call. About an hour later, next year I think we'll have a Once they hit the Red Sea, they eled the world competing in The runners say they under- they started running. Around much clearer picture in terms if put their hands in the water to adventure races. But they say took the challenge to see if they noon, they took a lunch break he is really a legitimate piece of signify crossing the finish line. nothing has tested their physi- could accomplish something at a makeshift camp, devour- the puzzle here or has the injury "We touched the water in cal and mental limitations like that many have called impos- been so devastating that he may Senegal at the beginning, and the Sahara. sible. They use GPS devices to See RUNNERS | Page 10 never play again." WWW.BGNEWS.COM 10 ■fday February 2' 2007 SPORTS

They were interviewed by The RUNNERS Associated I'ress on Saturday WOMEN From Page 9 — day 108 — on the side of a From Page 9 Woods works toward eighth win toad about 112 miles from Cairo ing pasta, tuna anil vegetables. in Egypt's harsh Western Desert, points and four rebounds. A short nap on thin mattresses part of the greater Sahara BG knew they had a tough By Doug Ferguson in a yellow-domed tent usually At several points in their task in front of them and Associated Press followed before thej beaded out trek, the athletes stopped near their bench stepped up on on the second It's; n their day's sparsely populated wells to talk both ends. MARANA, Ariz. — Tiger Woods run. with villagers and nomads about "We knew it was going has compiled some amazing RnaUy, around 9:30 p.m., they the difficulties they face finding to be a physical game," numbers duringthe longest PGA called ii quits each day, return- water. That marked another goal Goldsberry said. "We Tour winning streak in 62 years. ing to camp lor a protein and nl the run — raising awareness knew we had to come up I le has won those seven tourna- carbohydrate-packed dinner for the clean water nonprofit and match their inten- ments by a combined 22 shots, is before passing out for the night group 112() Africa. sity." 109 under par and has posted 24 Despite the preparation and U< have seen firsthand the The BG bench matched of his last 28 rounds in the 60s. drive to finish, the runners said need for clean water, which the intensity by nearly The math is much more sim- they often questioned — most- we lake lor granted in North outscoring the starters ple at the Accenture Match Play ly io themselves what they America. It's such a foundation for the Flashes. Flynn Championship. were doing Zahab described for any community,'' /a hah said (21), Goldsberry (12), and To make it eight in a row, he stopping one recent day foi .i during day 108*5 lunch break. lasmine McCall (10) com- has to win six in a row. ROSSO FRANKLIN APPHOTO bathroom break only to discover The three plan to fund-raise bined for 43 bench points "This has always been one of GOING AIL THE WAY. AGAIN: Tiger Woods walches his tee shot at the 5th hole dur- the wind was blow inn so harshly for the group alter they return while Kent's starting line- the tougher events to win just ing the first day of practice rounds at the Woild Golf Championships Accenture Match Play (hat he couldn't keep the sand home and finish recuperating. up scored 46. because of the nature of the for- out olbisi lollies. And I thought "It started off as a huge moti- Kent's offense had its mat," Woods, the No. 1 seed, said Championship Monday, at The Gallery at Dove Mountain in Marana. Ariz. to myself, What the hell am I vator, especially as we passed moments throughout the yesterday. "Match play, anything doing?'" be said, through countries where the game, but their 27 turn- that happens is unpredictable. what you're going to get. Of Steve Strieker in a match of past But Zahab kept going, as did water wasn't clean.'' 1-ngle said. overs were turned into Sometimes.it takes a great round course, I know if 1 play Tiger and champions who were seeded No. the other two, never skipping a But as t he t rio's bodies became 40 points by the Falcons, to advance. Sometimes, you can shoot 73,1 might as well pack my 55 (Ogilvy) and No. 52 (Strieker) day. Most days the three ran a more depleted, the focus was proving to be too much of shoot over par and advance. All 1 bags." when they won. total of 44 to .">() miles — some "the day-to-day battle to stay a hurdle. know is you have to beat one guy Henry is fortunate to even be Woods is a pro at match play, times a little more, sometimes a alive and keep moving." he "You have to play a at a time. You don't have to beat in the field. even though most of his success little less. said. flawless game against a whole field. lust six guys." He was expecting to be the came as an amateur. them," said Kent State The 64-man field assembled first alternate until Charl He learned as a teenager coach Bob Lindsay. "If in the high desert of The Gallery Schwartzel of South Africa how frustrating this format ed a personal best of 49'10.5". you make mistakes they Golf Club represents the best decided to withdraw on Sunday can be, taking on a kid named TRACK and fellow thrower Lauren take advantage of them in the world from 17 countries. and play at home in Telkom PGA lames Mohan in the Southern From Page 9 Bryant will plan to continue their and if you make enough The only guy Woods cares about Championship on the Sunshine California lunior Match Play. success in the weight throw and of them then you have no Wednesday is Ryder Cup team- Tour, where he has a chance to Woods said he shot 69 that day, meter dash and losing once in shot put. chance to win." mate J.J. Henry, his first oppo- win the Order of Merit. posted the lower score and got the tit) meter dash. Standh.ii k The two will have their work The win was the 17th nent. |im luryk is the No. 2 seed and eliminated. has also been outstanding this cut out as they go up against straight conference road How fickle is this tourna- will play Brett Quigley. Third- "I didn't quite understand season in the hurdles and Hollow MAI! shot put record holder, Stevi win for BG, another streak ment? seeded Adam Scott faces Shaun that," he said. "I just came home has been undefeated thus far in I arge of the Zips, who broke her that will be left by the Woods won in 2004 during Micheel, and Phil Mickelson and told Dad, I shot a better ail her distance races and hopes own record Friday with a throw senior class, in the build- his worst season on tour, when has the No. 4 seed and will play score than he did, but he won to improve on her finishes from of 667.25". ing of one of their biggest he went through another over- fellow lefty Richard Green of the match. That doesn't seem last years M \C meet, third in the I he Falcons have been train- rivals during their tenure haul of his swing. He was in top Australia. right." He explained it to me. We 5000 meter run anil fourth in (he ing all season to perform their atBG. form (wo years earlier, winning The most compelling match- went out the next couple of days :IOOO meter run. respectively. very best at the MAC meet and "It's a storybook ending the Masters and U.S. Open, es feature Ryder Cup team- and played match play." Manilla and Settle have been feel confident they can meet for our kids on the road," yet he couldn't get past Peter mates — Sergio Garcia against After that, it was rare when powerhouses in the middle dis- their goal of a top five finish. Miller said. "Can you ask O'Malley in the first round of the Darren Clarke in one match, Woods didn't win. tance races this year and lead The Indoor Championships our seniors to have an Accenture. Padraig Harrington against Lee He captured three straight a very strong group of mid-dis- take place this Friday and opportunity better to end "You can shoot 65 and lose. Westwood in another. And in a U.S. lunior Amateur titles, fol- tance runners for the Falcons. Saturday at the University of their road careers than to You can shoot 73 and win," reminder that anything goes in lowed by three straight U.S. I tunning, w ho recently record- Akron I ieldhnuse. play at Kent State?" Henry said. "You never know this event, Geoff Ogilvy plays Amateurs.

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By AH Dataghmth By Tim Sullivan too big to protect fully, many The Associated Press The Associated Press experts believe. "Providing security for NABLUS, West Bank — Three NEW DELHI — T\vo men India's vast railway network American women were briefly were allowed to jump from a would be close to impossible." kidnapped yesterday in the Pakistan-bound train shortly said Ajit Djival, former director West Bank city of Nablus and before it erupted in flames and of India's Intelligence Bureau, were released later in the eve- killed 68 people, officials said which oversees internal secu- ning, Palestinian security offi- yesterday, releasing sketches of rity. "There are so many thou cials said. the men and raising questions sand railway stations and The security officials said the about security along the India- hundreds of trains, it would he three women were last seen tak- Pakistan rail link. impracticable to ensure secu- ing pictures on the outskirts of The search for suspects rity at each and every one." the Balata refugee camp near came as Pakistan's foreign In further signs of lax secu- Nablus before they were kid- minister arrived in India say- rity, Kumar said 13 passengers napped. They were held briefly NASSER ISHIAYEH ! AP PHOTO ing the attack made peace talks made it to the Pakistani side of before being released, security SAFE RETURN: Americans, (rom left to right. Gillian Rose. 26. Janet Miller. 26. and Susan. between the longtime rivals Atari without passports. The MUSIAFA 00RAISHI officials said. 27. who would not giver her last name, are seen Following their release by Palestinian militants even more urgent. train continued its run to the There was no claim of in the West Bank city of Nablus. yesterday The three American women were briefly kid- The two suspects, whose border after the two damaged SORTING EVIDENCE: An Indian police responsibility that appeared to napped yesterday in the West Bank city of Nablus and were released later in the evening. identities were not known, coaches were pushed off to a oKkpr shows bottles t ontaming petrol and be authentic. At one point, a boarded the train when it siding. kerosene which they tecovered from the man calling himself Madi Sand left New Delhi on Sunday but Tickets for the train are not S.ini)hdiita Eipiess train in Panipat. India, contacted The Associated Press Gillian Rose, 26.The third would three left by car for their homes quickly began arguing with supposed to be issued without yesterday in Nablus and said he was the give only her first name and age in Ramallah. the conductor, insisting they passengers showing passports. kidnapper. He demanded to be — Susan, 27. They would not say Micaela Schwcit/.er-Bluhm, were on the wrong train. They Kumar said the two officials given a job in the Palestinian where they lived in the United a spokeswoman for the U.S. were allowed to jump from the who issued the tickets have Khursheed Kasuri said visit- security forces and medication States, but Palestinian col- Consulate in Jerusalem, said train as it slowed down about been suspended. inga New Delhi hospital where for a shooting injury sustained leagues said they came from the U.S. officials were informed of 15 minutes before the crude Railway Minister Lain Prasad nearly a dozen Pakistanis were last year, in exchange for releas- Washington, IXC area. the kidnappings. "We lake them bombs detonated, setting off acknowledged the security fail- being treated lot burns. ing the hostages. He provided They said they worked extremely seriously," Schweitzer- the fires, said Sharad Kumar, a ings hours after theblast when Indian Prime Minister no proof that he was holding with the Palestine Hydrology I'lluhm said of the incident. senior police official. he told reporters: Though Manmohan Singh, who also the women. Group, based in Ramallah, In the past, scores of foreign- The fire destroyedtwo coach- there are metal detectors, we met victims at the hospital The women arrived unharmed an organization that works to ers were kidnapped by various es on the Samjhauta Express, don't have the equipment to yesterday, said the best waj to at the office of the governor of solve water problems in the Palestinian militant groups, but one of the most visible symbols check what is inside the lug- honor them was "to remain Nablus. Two identified them- West Bank and (iaza. usually released unharmed after of the India-Pakistan peace gage. We can't deny that." steadfast in ourcommitment to selves as Janet Miller, 26, and After meet i ng t he governor, t he a few hours. process, about an hour after the Crimes — some quite dra- normalized relations between train left New Delhi. Most of matic — are common on our two countries," the victims were I'akistani. India's railways. On Monday, 17 New Delhi's reaction was The train goes to the border passengers traveling through in stark contrast to the after town of Atari without stopping, north India were stripped of math of last summer's attacks EU ministers fight to cut green- and the revelation that two their cash and valuables after on Mumbai's commuter trains, were allowed off highlighted being given cookies laced which killed more than 200 house gases down 20 percent what most passengers already with drugs that knocked them people. Indian officials at the know: Security on the train unconscious, Press Trust of time accused Pakistan-linked By Aoif> Whit- The target, which must he and at stations is cursory, at India news agency reported. militant groups and sometimes The Associated Press approved at an IT) summit next best. Baggage is not searched Officials said the Sunday Pakistan'', intelligence agency, month, is a critical first step in or scanned, identities are sel- night train attack appeared Kumar, the police official, BRUSSiils, Belgium—European a global warming strategy that dom checked and there is often intended to disrupt India- said Sunday's attack was "the Union environment ministers must he in place by the time the , little security presence, though Pakistan relations, but instead handiwork ol a militant outfit, agreed yesterday on an ambi- Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012. stations have been swarmed by leaders of both nations said but we don't know which group tious target to cut greenhouse The protocol requires 35 indus- police since the bombing. they would press ahead with is Involved," gas emissions by 2020 in one of trial nations to CAM carbon dioxide The Indian rail system — one peace talks. Authorities say two suitcases the boldest moves yet to contain and other harmful gases by 5 per- WES106GHE APPH010 of the largest in the world, with "The incident only adds to packed with crude unexploded global warming — a goal likely cent from 1990 levels. GOING: Traffic in Brussels where the EU 11,000 trains a day serving 80 urgency for us to cooperate,'' bombs and bottles of gasoline to lead to mandatory limits for The EU ministers called for met to reduce greenhouse gases by a fifth million people — is simply Pakistani Foreign Minister were found in undamaged cars and pollution allowances for U.N.-led talks to finish by 2009 airlines. to fix a new climate change goal But the goal — to cut emissions after Kyoto expires. The next to 20 percent below their 1990 agreement should include the levels — could put a heavy bur- United States — which rejected British troops begin new withdrawal from Iraq den on the Ell's newest members, Kyoto — and other less devel- and it was unclear how much of oped polluting countries like By Thomas Wagner "The president is grateful for the support Blair would tell the Commons the load wealthier nations would India, China, Mexico, Brazil and The Associated Press that il the situation worsens shoulder. South Africa. of the British Forces..." on the ground on Iraq, his new The ministers said the target President Bush has kept the LONDON — Prime Minister game plan could change. could be pushed up to 30 |>er- United Stales by far the big- Tony Blah will announce Gotdon Johndroe | U.S. National Security Council Spokesman The announcement comes cent below the 1990 levels if other gest emitter of carbon dioxide Wednesday a new timetable even as President Bush imple- industrial countries sign on to a and other gases blamed by scien- for the withdrawal of British The BBC said Blair was not for the long haul. ments an increase of 21,000 global effort. tists for global warming— out of troops from Iraq, with 1,500 to expected to say when the rest Militarily, a British with- more troops for Iraq. German Environment Minister the Kyoto treaty, saying it would return home in several weeks, of Britain's forces would leave drawal isn't likely to have much Blair and Bush talked bj Sigmar Gabriel said many harm the U.S. economy. the BBC reported. Iraq. Currently, Britain has effect on the stepped-up U.S. secure video link yesterday European colleagues had spoken The Bush administration has Blair will also tell the House about 7,100 soldiers there. operation in Baghdad or the morning, and Bush views of a moral duty toward future said it is committed instead to of Commons during his regu- Britainhaslongbeen the most war with the Sunnis in Anhar Britain's troop cutbacks as "a generations during the talks. advancing and investing in new lar weekly appearance before it important coalition member in province west of the Iraqi capi- sign of success" in Iraq, said "Those who took the floor technologies to combat glob- that a total of about 3,000 British Iraq after the United States. But tal. I Iowever. Iraqi forces could U.S. National Security Council said that their daughters asked al warming. It has set a goal of soldiers will have left southern Blair knows the British public have a tough time maintaining spokesman Gordon [ohndroe. them exactly what they did when reducing "greenhouse gas inten- Iraq by the end of 2007, if the and politicians from his own security in mostly Shiite south- "The president is grateful they came to such meetings and sity." which measures the ratio security there is sufficient, the labour Party want the troops ern Iraq, including Basra city. for the support of the British did they come home with good of greenhouse gas emissions to British BroadcastingCorp. said, out as quickly as possible, and Blair's Downing Street office forces in the past and into results," he said. "I think that's a economic output, bv 18 percent quoting government officials don't want to see Britain stick refused to comment on the the future.'' Johndroe said in pretty good incentive." by 2012. who weren't further identified. with the United States in Iraq BBC report, which also said Washington.

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By Dava Harrara over for break In Focus Editor "For college students, it's quite u tradition," said Julie U'ngfelder, By Candica Jonas Ah, the beach. Sund, surf nnd fun a University associate professor of Campus News Editor under the sun. human movement, sport and lei- In the coming weeks, thousands sure studies. "A lot of it is about Spring break is approaching, and there of college students will descend on escapism, about escaping the cold, are still quick trips to plan that may not Florida. Mexico und elsewhere for escaping the environment they're even require leaving the state. So don't what has become, for some, a rile in," Lengfelder said. forget to pack the right shoes: of passage. For students coining from the But why? What about water and winter cold, "you are coming down Hiking Boots tiny pieces of rock are appealing to into a environment in which you There is plenty of camping to be done so many? are shedding clothes rather than in Ohio state parks which are open year- The answer might be too obvi- putting on clothes," said Paul round. There are 74 parks scattered ous: It's not about water and tiny across the state, so any trip could lie pieces of rock. See ESCAPE | Page 4 made within a half-day drive from any starting location in Ohio. lhough they are open year-round, most parks have Aardvark Custom Imprinted Wearables limited services in dieir slow months. So parks like Findley State Park, which 3W? BGSU LICENSED arc open for camping, do not have any • Dance Marathon Shirts running water or bathhouses open dur- •Spring Break Shirts ing the University's spring break. The campsites at Findley State Park are SI7 per night with electricity and can accommodate up to six people. SPRING W\EAK*RlJLES OF BUHs'- aardvarkspe.com Reservations, according to the park office, are not necessary in the off-sea- fA>&E CAPFUL WHERE YOU L5AVE YOURTHONO son months like March. There are also CM HATCH OUT FOP. &E/CH 0UMJ 123 S Main St • BG 419-354-6686 two small cabins at the park that go (C)f*3T EVERYTHING ON SppJNG BREAK IS for S45 a night. The park is a little less WHAT IT'S CRACKED UPTo B6 than two hours east of Bowling Green in Wellington, where civilization can be IllUSTRAIION BY CHELStY WOODS THE BG NEWS found outside the campground. To go west, Harrison lake State Park is just Overall hour from Bowling Ga-en. This park does not have miming water in March either but the campground is open for $19 a night for up to six people per site. For a complete listing olOhio parks, visit http://ohi( Klnr.com/parks/parks/. Slippers Almost three DOUR from campus in Cincinnati, there is the Avalon Salon & Aesthetic Daj Spa A day ai the spa could cram a wx"ek's worth of relaxation into 24 hours. Spufinder.com classifies 11H- \v alon Salon as a'reasonable priced spa experience." lor one 30-minute 2- Bedroom Apartments facial or for a 30-miniitc massage the spa charges $45. There are also span-, starting at $580/month. massages, mud masks, algae maps, Heat & Cable Included! Swedish massages and hot and cold Stone massages. Aside from a massage, spa visitors can choose sunless tanning, hair. nail, md waxing services. HIGHLIGHTS HAIRCUTS TANNING 1520Clough St.* 352-0164 419-353-1844 124 W. Wooster Office Hours: 9:00am- 4:30pm or visit us at

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Hawaiian Tropic, Banana Boat, his chest — doesn't think sunscreen Amanda Peet, "Reno 911!: Miami" ■ Hours: Tuesday through Sunday Waiting Shoes Neutrogena and Bull Frog as defen- makers misled him. (Feb. 23) and "The Number 23" (Feb. 11 am to 5 p.m„ Wednesday 11 am dants, alleges the companies give "They have known for years that 23) which stars Jim Carrey. to 9 p.m. If Ohio is not going to cut it, hop on consumer; a false sense of security the sun causes skin cancer," said What are the top things to do at ■ Free general admission the Mega Bus to explore the Windy City. by labeling their products as "water- Nagel, whose hairdresser discovered home over break? ■ For more information: http:// From the SouUiwyck Shopping Center proof or "sunblock," and claiming the cancer on his scalp two years You could include some activities/ www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/ in Toledo, the bus nms to the Chicago "all-day protection" against both UVA ago "1 made a choice. I have to take museums in nearby big cities such Pittsburgh. PA: Union Station. and UVB rays. responsibility for my own actions and as Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Trips can be booked for around $14 "Membersofthe public believe they my own body." Cincinnati and Detroit. The Andy Warhol Museum per seat and last 2.5 hours one way. can spend more time in the sun with- For example, Nagel said he should Cleveland. Ohio: ■ Some of the exhibitions include: Luggage is limited to one piece less out risk." the suit states. "However, have used sunscreen with SPF 30 "Deadly Medicine: Creating the than 50 pounds and one carry-on that in reality, although protected from given the fairness of his skin, instead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Master Race" and "Buggin1: Taps for will fit in the bus's overhead compart- skin bum Ithe skin's natural warning of smearing on SPF 15 and then museum lustice." ment. system), they are not being protected dropping to SPF 8 or 6 as his skin ■ Some of the exhibitions include: ■ Hours: Sunday, Tuesday through It is possible to catch a ride back from harmful sun rays that can cause darkened. the Clash. Tom Petty and the 1 Tiursday, Saturday: 10 am. to 5 p.m. to Ohio the same day the bus left for und have caused a variety of dan- Nagel's dermatologist, Dr. Omeed Heartbreakers and the Wforped tour. Friday: 10 am. to 10 pm. Chicago because there are both morn- jerous skin conditions, such as skin Memar, called the lawsuit "ridicu- ■ Adult tickets: $20 ■ Admission: S12 for adults ing and evening rides. ancer." lous," as people should use their ■ For more information: http:// ■ For more information: http://war- Tickets can be purchased at mega- The sunscreen makers have disput- common sense rather than relying www.rockhaU.com/home/ hoLorg/ bus.com where the trip schedule and ed the claims, and Schering-Plough, on a label. bus stop information is also available. Ftp-Flops A beach in Ohio during March is not exactly prime weather for bathing suits February 24,2007 *nfi£ f«S» most of the time, but there are ways around Ohio weather. The Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky is 10pm to lam Sgg** «%$ an indoor waterpark where the temper- ature is kept at a balmy 84 degrees. The Student Recreation Center lodge offers a restaurant, general store, arcade and of course water slides. • Giant Inflatable The lodge has one special during Gamcs break on March 5 when customers can reserve a room for up to four people at ,^no^^* 3 on 3 BasketbaH $129 for the night. That rate is discounted from the $ ™ z!*wSs$^ ' ~ ~ usual $279 a night for the same mom. MUSIC All prices include admission to the waterpark and reservations should be n $ • Fun made ahead of time. Visit greatwol- flodge.com to make reservations. Finger Painting Zapatos According to lori lesquire. a travel Bring a non-perishable item agent in Perrysburg, the most popu- lar spring vacation this year has been and get an additional ticket Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. for the Especially for college students, she raffled prizes! said, "Mexico is the best seller." "Spring breakers around here are Baffle wanting to go somewhere wanner," she said. Sponsored by: University Dining Services, Wellness Connection, Student But if Mexico is out of the question, \terns Health Service, Student Rec Center, Greek Affairs, Coalition for Big Choices, getting that south-of-the-border feel is ODADAS, Late Night Committee, and many more tough. Try a meal at Bowling Green's El Zarapeand a piAata from Ben Franklin's craft store downtown. 8 . In '"cbiuary 21.2007

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