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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 Thursday November 15,2007 Fellowship Volume 102, Issue 62 WWWBGNEWS.COM funds dreams, Politics... Who really cares? adventures A recent survey shows 2/3 of college students think By Hannah Sparling Reporter political issues are not important; and more than The Daltons knew for a long time half didn't know voting that they wanted to leave money to the University after their death. But requirements | Page 5 they changed their minds and have now decided to help students. Double standards Together, Men Dalton, the bud- get coordinator in the College of for men, women Musical Arts, and her husband, A guest columnist further Chris, a retired vice president of explores the debate finance for the Univerisity, decided to fund the Stuart (.Kens Memorial Lorien Bourne started Mlowship. with men and women Stuart Givens, who died in showing some skin in 2004, was a professor in the his- tory department at the University. public | Page 4 He taught at the University for 45 years and, during that time, was Writers Guild highly involved in undergraduate strike rages on education. Columnist Mansha "He was highly regarded by everybody." IJIen Dalton said. "Me Pietrowski is frustrated that tared a lot about the students." her favorite weekly shows The Daltons decided to name are now in syndication the fellowship after Givens because IPfeg.4 of who he was as a person, ;ind what did for the University. The fellowship, which is now beginning its second year, gives Return to civilian two students per year up to S(i,0tK) rule in Pakistan each to pursue their dreams. President Gen. Pervez "The fellowship in general basi- cally slows one to reach a goal or a Musharraf, who took power dream that they want to complete," in a coup and sided with the said Betsy Kovar. one of the first two US after 9/11. expects to winners of the fellowship. The other winner. Martina quit his position in the army llanulova, is currently in Ghana, at the end of the month working in a Uberian refugee |Paoe9 camp. Kovar went to India to study yoga. Kovar said the fellowship was a great experience for her. It allowed Ricky Williams her to broaden her horizons and to is back - maybe pursue her interests in both yoga and traveling. After his long 18-month "I've always been intrigued by suspension, the NFLs their [India's) culture, landl yoga commissioner reinstated IUUSIRATION BY CHBISWEST ' has always been a passion of mine." Kovar said. the 2002 league rushing By Freddy Hunt a tree you open it up to lem because cuts made to ing trees that will ensure a Kovar spent three weeks in India champion, and the Assistant City Editor pathogens, insects and dis- limbs bigger than two inches strong, desirable core and backpacking around the country, winless Miami Dolphins are ease," Bieneman explained in diameter put the tree at an will ultimately result in less ;uid then six more at a yoga retreat. desperate for a change City Arborist David at yesterday's tree pruning even greater risk, he said. maintenance as the tree The work was challenging, Kovar Bleneman may not be a seminar. But with the proper tech- matures, Bieneman said. said. Many times she would spend | Page 7 surgeon, but he is equipped When Bieneman washired niques, Bieneman and his If a tree is never pruned, 15 hours a day working, but the with the knowledge and pre- as the city's first arborist in crew were able to tame the overgrowth will catch hard work was well worth the Falcons will need cision it takes to make the 2003, he said some of the Bowling Green's urban windlikeakite.causingmore payoff. to stop Buffalo's right cuts in life-and-death trees around the city hadn't forest. "It wasa once in a lifetime oppor- situations. been pruned in more than There are some simple TREES •1 tunity," Kovar said. running game "Whenever you prune 40 years. This is a big prob- rules to follow when prun- See DREAMS | Page 2. Run-stopping has been a bit of a problem throughout the season, but the defense is looking forward to the challenge on Saturday USG tackles recent Democrat trio leads way for withdrawal bil | Page 7 By Ann* Flaherty The trio, California Reps. Lynn soldiers and Marines bv Dec. 15, campus safety issues The Assooated ft«ss Woolsey, Barbara Lee and Maxine 2008. Waters, represent a liberal and-war The White House said Bush By Kriston Vasal WASHINGTON — Three leading caucus that last week expressed would veto the bill if it comes to Reporter House anti-war Democrats said opposition to the measure on the him. Presidential spokeswoman Jim they now back a $50 billion lull grounds it was too soft and did Dana Perino called the legisla- Sexual assault on campus took Weigand that funds the war but calls for not demand an end to combat. tion the "height of irresponsibil- center stage last night at an open Campus Police most troops to come home by The bill requires that President ity." charging Democrats with forum hosted by Undergraduate Chief December 2008. Their support Bush initiate troop withdrawals merely trying to "appease radical Student Government. paves the way for the bill's pas- within 30 days of its passage with groups" such as MoveOn.org and The discussion, which was cre- sage yesterday. the goal of bringing home most Code Pink ated by Internal Affairs Senator "Once again, the Democratic Jason Snead, included members Ardy leadership is slatting this debate If you had to be pruned, from Residence Life, the Wellness Gonyer with a flawed strategy, including Center and the campus police what part of your body President of a withdrawal date for Iraq, despite station. Bacchus Gamma the gains our military has made would you cut off? "Contrary to common belief, over the past year, despite having sexual assault is not always com- dozens of similar votes in the past mitted by someone you don't that have failed, and despite their know," said Ashley Thompson, a majority of attacks where either pledge to support the troops," a peer educator at the Wellness the victim or the perpetrators or she said. "Democrats believe that Center. "A lot of times, it could both are intoxicated." these votes will somehow punish be someone you invite to a dorm Although alcohol is prohib- the president, but it actually pun- room late at night to study with." ited on campus for students ishes the troops." DIANCA MANNS But most of these incidents are under the age of 21, if a victim is raoops STOP' >\< A provision added to the bill, to Sophomore. Nursing preceded by alcohol use, either attacked while drinking under- THE 5 satisfy' liberal caucus members, by one or both of the people age, he or she will not face any HOME states that the primary purpose of "My left pinky, because I Involved consequences for the drinking iVOW!!! WAR! *£] the $50 billion included in the bill don't use it very often." "Alcohol is the number one violation. "should be to transition the mis- | Page 4 predatory drug in assaults," said Ardy Gonyer, president of SeeUSG|Paqe2 SPEAK: Warren Henthorn. at tenter with microphone, of Choctaw. Okla.. gives a talk at a See BILL | Page 2 Bacchus Gamma. "It factors into Veterans Day protest of the war at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City on Monday

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. 2 Thuisifay.NovWborlS.2007 WWWBGNEWS.COM tailing" because of the resem- a handheld saw can be used "A dispatcher will answer any BLOTTER TREES blance. He said branches that by making an undercut about USG calls and a police officer will be have been lion tailed are much halfway deep and then a cut sent to the scene. If a person is From Page 1 From Paqe more liable to break in strong on top of the branch about an unable to communicate what TUESDAY damage i<> the tree. Bieneman winds. inch higher, also halfway deep. is going on, we will respond as 8:48 A.M. said a good rule is to only pruni' Hut the most frequent mis- if it is an emergency." Bieneman said theundercut will "If a person is under- Police were called to capture two 10 percent of a small tree aid to take people make while pruning prevent the tree's xylem, cambi- age when they are attacked, Along with the blue light dogs that were running loose on make sure to leave two-thirds of is the way they cut the branch system, PHD systems can be um and phloem from becoming they will not be charged with Stone Ridge golf course. The dogs the tree's foliage. down. exposed, while the top cut will that crime," Police Chief lim found installed in residence were returned to their owner. Branches that should be In the old days, Bieneman said help the branch fall. Weigand said. "The felony is halls across campus. pruned arc ones that cross cuts were made at the branch Dominic Picciulo, who works much more important in the Video cameras, which are through the middle of the tree, bark ridge, as close to the trunk in Bieneman's tree trimming overall case." currently set up in MacDonald 1:06 P.M. rub against other branches or as possible. task force, said he has seen a I lowever, the panelists were and Conklin West, are also Someone stole a purse, containing pose as a threat to their sur- This is bad because it exposes lot of trees around the city that quick to note that although this being considered in other dor- wallet, sunglasses and $43 cash from roundings. Bleneman said. the wlein. cambium and phlo- have had their tops loped off. policy is reinforced in Bowling mitories as well. an unlocked car parked on the 100- According to a recent study at em, the innards of the tree and "(People] cut the tops off and Green, it may differ at other "New video cameras are def- block of South Main Street. Pain and the University of Florida, prun- damages, he said. that's probably the worst thing universities across Ohio. initely something we are look- blood pressure medications were ingincrcases the tree'selast icily, Making a 45 degree angle cut you can do to a tree. And you "Ohio State University may ing into." said Tim Carney, the also taken. which means pruning is a great at the branch collar is the prop- see a lot of them, unfortunate- have different rules regarding associate d i rector of operat ions form of defense against Howling er way to prune a tree because ly," Picciuto said. underage drinking, so students for Residence Life. "We would Green's relentless winds. it does not damage any trunk or Bieneman said November is have to keep that in mind when plan on putting them in eleva- 6:17 P.M. How much to cut is just as parent tissues that work essen- the best month for pruning and reporting a sexual assault tors, entryways and hallways." Sometime between Saturday important as how to cut. tially as the tree's while blood that young trees should con- case," Thompson said. "But Sncad, who also facilitated and Tuesday, a black Jeep Grand Dick Morton, member of the cells, Bieneman said. tinue to receive about 20 gallons that doesn't mean the assault the discussion, said he felt the Cherokee Laredo was stolen from city's tree commission, said he A cut should never be made of water per week up until the shouldn't be reported, which panel was a success and hopes car dealership on North Main Street. attended the seminar for his with a loper unless it is a very ground freezes for winter. happens a lot when the victim for another discussion about trees at home. small branch, he said. And the On average a tree should be is inebriated during the attack. campus safety in the near "I've got an ornamental tree in lopet should only be used to pruned once every three to five It's just so important to always future. 9:18 P.M. my front yard that's been there make a rough cut to alleviate years, Bieneman said. report a sexual incident." "First of all, it helps the Someone stole the spare tire off the for years and needs pruning. the majority of the branch's The next seminar will be If students do find them- administrators get the word out back of a Jeep parked at St. Mark's I've just been scared to mess ii weight. held Nov. 28 from 8 to 11:30 selves in the midst of an attack, about campus safety and the church on South College Drive. up," Hoi ton said. A handheld saw must always a.m. at the Simpson Building the University has a number programs we have right now," An easy mistake people make be used to makea clean final cut Conference Room and will of safety measures that can be he said. "And it also allows 11:06 P.M. when pruning is they cut off all at the branch collar, Bieneman address plant health care. taken, namely the blue light them to hear student concerns Another spare tire was taken from the limbs on a branch except added. The tree seminars are spon- system set up across campus. based on what's offered right a vehicle parked in the Wal-Mart for the outer limbs, a mistake If the branch is too large for sored by the Bowling Green "The system is very similar now and what we want to sec parking lot. Bieneman refers to as "lion t he loper to make the rough cut. Tree Commission, to dialing 911," Weigand said. down the road."

i "It definitely what you do." Dalton said. BILL RIDING IN THE RING OF FIRE The winners of the fellow- DREAMS ship are chosen by a council From Page I From Page 1 changed my life; of about five faculty members, Morgan Russell said. The main sion" and redeploy troops in Iraq, Kovar said the fellowship mentally, spiritually thing the council looks at is the "not to extend or prolong the war allowed her to accomplish many student's project proposal The measure is largely a sym- dreams and goals. It allowed her [and] physically." "We look to make sure that bolic jab at Bush, who has already to travel to and experience anoth- Betsy Kovat | Fellowship winner it's something that is an original begun withdrawing some troops er culture, to slow down in a fast idea. We really warM this to be but fiercely rejects the notion of paced world, and to do what she semesters at the University, and their passion." Morgan- Russell setting a timetable for the war. wanted, not what society told her, must plan to return for at least said. "While this bill is not perfect, it Is to do. two semesters after complet- The council also looks to the strongest Iraq bill to date." the "It definitely changed my life; ing the fellowship. The student make sun' thai the proposal is Democratic trio wrote in a joint mentally, spiritually [and] physi- must also be in good academic doable in terms of time and statement cally," Kovar said. standing with the University. money. "The fellowship allows students According to the fellowship's "We want to make sure that to pursue goals and passions. It Web site, to apply a student it's a realistic project," Morgan focuses on what is important to must propose a "self-designed Russell said. CORRECTION students, on what excites them, off-campus experience that is Another condition of the fel- POLICY according to Peter Kuebeck, a not otherwise possible through lowship is that when the win- media specialist/policy analyst at an academic or study abroad ners return, they must give a We want to correct all factual errors. the University. program." public presentation to share If you think an error has been made. " lllis is a phenomenal oppor- I i.ilion said she likes the fact their experience, and what they call The BG News at 419-372-6966. tunity to help students realize that the fellowship is broad, and gained from il. with others. their goals and interests," Kuebeck open to everyone. It can liber- Kovar will be presenting On the front page of yesterday's said. ate a student to something that tonight from 7-9 p.m. in the ' issue of The BG News, the time of To be eligible for the fellowship, he or she has always wanted Union. She will show slides the Transcendence pizza party was a student must be enrolled as a to do. from India, and also demon incorrect. The pizza party will be on CHANNIANAND AP PHOTO full-time undergraduate. I leorshe "We don't have any precon- strate some of the yoga lech Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. RISKY BUSINESS: A policeman performs a motorcycle stunt Monday in Jammu. India must have completed at least two ceptions or guidelines about niques she learned. A Place to call Home

Resort style living without the resort style price tag! WWW.BGNEWS.COM CAMPUS Thwday. November 15.2007 3 GETALIFE Young voters have trouble BGSU MEN'S CHORUS RAISES FUNDS WITH HOT TUB CALENDAR Of EVENTS Some everts talon from evertsbgyj.edu 8-11 a.m. getting motivated about politics Rhytmyx Content m-invrM By Erica P«r« Management Training MCT "We could not find 122 Library MILWAUKEE — The results of a single campus 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. recent surveys of young people's that made political Laura Gajewski - Mixed political savvy arc grim: lust one- Media Resin Works third of college students said it's engagement a important to stay current with %k The Little Gallery political issues and events. More than half of people aged 15 to priority." LY ^L^LV *3nB 9 a.m. II 45 p m 25 didn't know that only citizens Thomas Ehrlich | Senior Scholar Customer Appreciation Day can vote in the United States. Temptations C Store Paced with such troubling And according to a recent statistics, senior scholars with poll by Rock the Vole, WWE's 10 a.m. - •'• p n the Carnegie Foundation for Smackdown Your Vote! and ! v the Advancement of Teaching Sacred I lean University, young SHBffinH|T^' ~' ** *"*■■ ~ 7*7 ES^^P* History Dept. Book Sale released a report Tuesday with voters will likely have a healthy Union Table Space strategies to help college educa- turnout in the 2008 presidential tors teach political topics with- election, much as they did in 11 am-Sp.fr., out imposing their own views. 2004 and 2006. The poll said American Red Cross Blood As the nation rolls along students and young voters are Bowl VI toward the 2008 presidential motivated by the war in Iraq, election, the report's authors health care, the economy and Union Multi-Purpose Room BRIAN BORNHOEFT urged educators to invite politi- the cost of education. cal officials to class and require The Carnegie study's authors HOT TUB: Freshman Mike Ferraro enjoys his alternoon by participating in the BGSU Men's Chorus fundraiser "Hot Tub-A-Thon' The Noor 1 p m students to do internships spent three years looking at 21 event is scheduled to last 72 hours and is located outside the Education Building. FYSS - Budgets: Making where they'll learn about poli- programs they said success- the Most of Your Money tics in a real-world setting, for fully focus on political learning, 318 Union example. including one involving stu- More broadly, they pushed dents at Viterbo University in Survey: College officials see salary jump 1 - 4 p.m colleges and universities to pro- la Crosse, Wis.. They surveyed vide students with incentives roughly 500 students in 17 Institute of Supply Chain for political involvement similar states at the beginning and end Compensation for private college presidents up 200 percent in last five years Management Fundraiser to those offered to get involved of the courses and found that, Union Table Space in community service. More on average, students had signifi- By Olivia Window SI million, including three still public colleges. college students are volunteer- cant increases in their political MCT at their institutions — William New York University President ing than in years past, but those understanding, skills, motiva- R. Brody at lobns Hopkins lohn E. Sexton lopped the com FYSS-The Whole Wide activities have not necessar- tion and expectations for future Presidents of 81 private colleges University in Baltimore, pensalion list with an S849.12I ily encouraged students to be political action. Students with across the nation made more Shirley Ann lackson at upstate pay package. Martin Upton, World is in Your Hands politically engaged. little initial interest in political than $900,000 each in total com- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. chairman of NYtl's board ol 315 Union "Many campuses make indi- issues made especially substan- pensation in fiscal year 2006, up and lames W. Wagner at Emory trustees, praised Sexton's per- vidual volunteering an insti- tial learning gains. 200 percent from five years ago, University in Atlanta. formance in leading one of the 4 -6 p.m. tutional priority, but we could And while the students while salaries for presidents The other nine earned multi- nation's largest private universi- FYSS - Change Me. Change not find a single campus that changed in their enthusiasm for of public colleges rose rapidly million pay packages thanks ties. Me said in a statement that Another. Change the World made political engagement a politics, they didn't change their as well, with eight institutions to deferred compensation or Sexton has successfully overseen 314 Union priority,'' said Thomas FJhrUcfl, a party identification or political paying their presidents at least bonuses when they left office. a record number of freshman senior scholar with the Carnegie ideology, the study found. S700.000 in 2007, compared Topping that lisl was Donald applications, an ongoing $2.5 Foundation and former presi- "Education for political learn- with just two the year before. li. Itoss. who stepped down as billion fundraising campaign dent of Indiana University. ing has to be unbiased and deep- These are among the findings president of Lynn University and the continued expansion ol Harvest Dinner Young voters' political savvy ly committed to political open- reported in an annual survey in Florida after 34 years, taking the arts and science faculty. Founders Keepers Food Court is particularly important in mindedness," said Anne t^olby, released Monday by the publi- with him more than S5 million Stuart Rabinowitz of llolstta Wisconsin, where their turnout senior scholar with the Carnegie cation the Chronicle of Higher in deferred compensation. University had the highest 6 - 7 p.m. rate has been among the high- 1 nu i Him i> in and former director Education. The survey reported salary pay of college presidents on FYSS-Their Roof. Their est in the nation. In the 2004 of the Henry Murray Research The Chronicle's list showed data for private colleges from long Island, according to the presidential election, (>3 percent Center of Radcliffe College. a dozen presidents had com- 2005-06. the most recent year Chronicle, with compensation Rules of eligible voters ages 18-24 in "Students are very turned off to pensation packages that lopped available; and 2006-07' for of$.r>84.478. 318 Union Wisconsin cast ballots. extreme partisanship." Traveling for the Holidays? see TIREMAN

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TV isn't an option, so now what? "I'm a procrastinator, I work well under pressure, and using these TV shows to put TOP I Ol off my responsibilities until the 11th hour is my forte." VO yXJ KNCW THERtS A SZMp ^OU CAN ^CU SIMPLY PEACH IN YOUR POCKET. BUY THAT PEACTIVATE.S HIS CELL WCN17 PRESS A EWOH AND HIS CIRCUITS 60 DEAD. As a professional procrastinator bilities until the 11th hour is my so that I don't feel pathetic for and television viewer, my worst forte. What am I supposed to loving television as much as I nightmare is coming true. do with any extra time? Read? do. It can have its redeeming I'm always looking for ways to Who does that? Also, I'll sleep qualities, it can! avoid my responsibilities, and when I'm dead, thank you. Fine, I confess. I do have a television is normally the best I could also take this as an life. I'm not a complete hermit way for me to waste hours of my opportunity to become more (although I do spend too much time. However, with the ongo- involved with campus life and time online in addition to excess ing Writers Guild strike (which meet some new people. Maybe television consumption), lean doesn't appear to be ending I could start a club on campus live without television, I just any time in the near future), my for other people who are sad- would prefer not to. The point options for television consump- dened over the lack of quality I 'm trying to make is that I do tion are becoming very limited. television that will arise (at least, feel that television brings some I hope I'm not the only person happiness to my life, and I'm ITS ILLE6AL.OF COURSE BUT, ISN'T IT A WONDERKJL IDEA? My favorite late night shows have already begun airing who is a wreck over the strike), going to miss scripted shows. reruns, and the last new epi- in which I could meet new I support the WGA and their sode of my favorite show, "The people and socialize. Naturally, intentions for striking, as unfor- Office," is airing tonight. As when the strike does eventu- tunate as the repercussions of someone who looks forward to ally end in due time, the club the strike may be. I want it to the days of the week and hours would have to be disbanded. end quickly so that the writers in the day in which my favorite We wouldn't be able to compete and crew members of shows show will air, this strike is taking with Dr. McDreamy and com- won't be out of work, and we away a large source of my hap- pany at Seattle Grace. Kenneth can enjoy the content they Fewer clothes would be nice, but piness in my life. Parcell of "30 Rock" said it provide. Mainly, I want to have At 11:00 p.m., I should be best, as his church "lose|s| half a convenient and entertaining watching a brand new episode the congregation every time way to unwind and procrasti- of "The Daily Show," becoming American Idol starts up." I'm nate in my daily life. people aren't ready for that yet up to dale on current events sorry, real life; can I take a rain Sure, I could still procrasti- and getting a good laugh at the check? I have to see what ridic- nate and waste time watching ANDREW HOOVER! GUEST COLUMNIST "The incredible beauty of the human body same time. Where else am 1 ulous antics Dwight Schrute is die ridiculous game and reality supposed to get my news, news- up to this week. shows the networks air in place is a powerful thing. The dignity of such a papers? What a frightening However, half of the fun of of reruns, or watch reruns of the I thank Lorien Bourne for bring- concept. However, it's likely that watching television comes from shows that are affected by the ing her point to our attention. body created in the image and likeness of I will instead be writing a paper the shared experiences I have strike. Unfortunately, I probably I agree with her completely. It on a topic in which I have lim- with my friends as a result of will, and that makes me feel is wrong that men and women God is something that must be upheld." ited interest; truthfully I'd prefer the shows. My friends and I will even guiltier than 1 normally do both can be allowed to be the former option of watching hold screening parties when for watching television. objects of sexual gratification that must be upheld. Breasts. could all walk around naked and TV. It's making me sad that I it's time for our favorite shows, At least with new shows, I one night, but only men can be Wow. I low beautiful they are. I'll still appreciate the beauty and don't have that break in my giving us an opportunity to take feel less guilty about watching sexual objects in a public place admit it. I don't get it completely. dignity of each human person. day to forget about the massive time out of our days to share them, because it's something the very next day. There is a Yes they are there for reproduc- In our fallen world this is not amount of work I have to da in our collective love for Ion new and fresh. I hope the strike double standard here and some- tion: they are attractive and have the case. I should be happy about the Stewart, Stephen Colbert, the is resolved, so that my procrasti- thing needs to be done. I am purposes for nourishing infants. And so I do not disagree with fact that 1 could potentially have crew on "The Office," or the "30 nation can have more of a pur- sick and tired of walking topless But the magnitude of the power Ms. Bourne. I believe that men more time to study and do my Rock" staff. pose and that time spent can be around town and having count- they exhibit over men is and women alike should be work, making me less stressed. Additionally, my love for cer- better vindicated. less women ogle over my exqui- unbelievable. able to freely walk around in However, as I said, I'm a pro- tain shows has helped me meet site breasts while the favor can- When meeting someone, usu- public baring more skin than is crastinator, I work well under new friends who also enjoy not be returned to me by these ally the first sense excited is the currently acceptable. However, pressure, and using these TV the same shows as I do. I keep Send responses to this column very same women. Something sight of the body. But you are so the current state of the human shows to put off my responsi- reminding myself of these facts. lo [email protected]. needs to be done in a hurry. I much more than that. Your body mind does not allow for this don't understand why women is just an outward expression freedom. I can assure you that can't go topless in public and of who you are. 1 want to know I am doing my part, as are allow me to look upon them as you. I want to understand your many of my brothers to purify a piece of meat, lowering their thoughts, your dreams, and your ourselves of the disrespectful Many important differences dignity as they helplessly believe inhibitions. What do you like, image of women that has been that this attention is a positive what are your passions, what do portrayed by society. And so in thing for all parties involved. you stand for? your support, I make a call to If you haven't sensed my hint Far too often as men, we have men and women everywhere to at sarcasm, I will be speaking so little self-control over our uphold the dignity of the human exist between men and women straight forward from here on primal instincts and allow our- body. Do you realize that as the out. As much as you may dis- selves to be held by the glorious last thing that God created, you JEFFREY JACK [ GUEST COLUMNIST "While it is important to keep moving agree, these "gender-biased" beauty of the human body. If are a masterpiece of creation? A laws that she speaks of arc put you are walking around topless masterpiece! The crown jewel! forward into a world that strives for justice in place for her protection and it is far too easy to see you as The finishing touch that sends I've been loosely following mine. The incredible beauty of an object and not the beauti- the quality of the artwork into Lorien Bourne's double stan- and equality, we cannot become people the human body is a power- ful manifestation of the love of the realm of perfection. How dard-related articles for some ful thing. The dignity of such a God that you are. In a perfect could anyone ever want to defile time now and 1 have to say that who all share the same face." body created in the image and world, there would not be this such a magnificent body? she has a point. Many women likeness of God is something problem. It would be great if we In the end, I ask you to focus today fall subject to double What does it actually mean to sider it a double standard that your efforts at the core of the standard, sexist behavior. It "join this century" anyway? If it they wear bras and men don't, SPEAK YOUR MIND problem. It will be in changing is clear to any decent person means letting go of dignity and even though, as Bourne claims, the outlook of the human race that discrimination ought to be respect, I'll stand my ground both sexes have breasts. Got something you want to say about an opinion column or news in a spirit of love and truth that fought against and stopped. instead of getting swept away These trends, including story? 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EHOHMAN! GUEST COUJMNIST between students and police "Rebuilding the department had a benefit: where that community policing said that all the examples raised officers three decades ago. In the aspect is present and in some at the September roundtable 1970s, students accused police It could focus on hiring police officers areas you cannot." meeting were either hearsay Editor's note: Tliirty years ago. of everything from unwarranted Another problem, Lewis said, or old. HGSU's Board of Trustees created searches, photographing and who wanted to work with a college age is lack of any minority police Terrell lohnson, president of an ad hoc police review panel arrests to sexual and racial dis- officers. the University student chapter following complaints ofharmss- crimination. population." "There are no police officers of the NAACP. said he has heard mentfrom the Black Student "I can honestly say it's who look like me on the Bowling only negative comments about Union and Human Riglits definitely better than that," situations at ice breakers and communication and police not Green State University Police the police the three years he Alliance. said Undergraduate Student dances sponsored by student knowing how to interact with Department, There are no police has been on campus, although Tliis column is the last of three Government President lohnnie groups." students of color. officers on the Bowling Green in fairness he would not expect exploring the climate in 1977 and L. Lewis. "I think the biggest accom- "It is a real big problem that City Police Department who anyone to come to him with ihe discussion that continues Among issues and concerns plishment was the willingness of 30 years later we still have this look like me," he said. He added, positive comments. daily. Tlie first two columns in raised at a September round- the police to visit with different issue," she said. "I think what's however, that it's not for a lack "I just think they can do more this series are amilable at www. table meeting of today's panel groups to talk about police pro- positive is that people are actu- of recruitment efforts in both to interact with the community Iignews.com. were racial profiling, especially cedure and why they have to do ally working on trying to fix this departments. than just spend their life patrol- during traffic stops; discrimi- things the way they do," he said. situation. We want to make sure University Police Lt David ling and |Kitrolling," lohnson H isiory repealing itself? natory dress codes at bars (not Those participating in that it's better after we gradu- Weekley and Bowling Green City said. He said the stories he hears Not likely. At least that's the a police issue); and late night September agreed there is more ate and that we won't have this Police Chief Gary Spencer said are the same but involve differ- consensus of those involved on events that have gotten out of work to be done, but the next problem 30 years from now." representation of their depart- ent officers. And. they almost the panel of students, admin- control, especially police mac- session has not been scheduled. Lewis said that as a criminal ments at the roundtable, as well always are about black students istrators and police taking a ing of a dance on campus last "The goal and the hope is to justice major, he knows the as on other committees, com- being picked up by police late at proactive approach to discussing spring after a fight apparently work toward a better experience importance of "community munication and listening, are all night, he said. and trying to resolve was started by non-University for our students of color both on policing" a philosophy in which essential. In one case, lohnson said, a problems now. students. and off campus," Ginsburg said. police get to know its public, "The dialogue's there. The roommate was driving home It's markedly different from Associate Dean of Students "I believe that we are a welcom- which, in turn, gives officers an channels are open. We just talk late from a party and did not the reactive approach in 1977 Michael Ginsburg. who helped ing community and it concerns extra set of eyes and ears when a and if there are problems we use his blinker to make a turn. when the University convened organize the roundtable, said me that some of our students are crime occurs. try to correct them. And, if not, Police stopped him and charged an ad hoc police panel to one result of the first meeting is not sharing in that experience." "With that we should be see- we just have a good exchange of address student complaints of that police divisions are working Black Student Union President ing a lot more of our police offi- information," Spencer said. He S«H0HMAK|Paqe6 harassment by campus police. with the Humanities Troop on Starmisha Conyers-Page said cers interacting with students Like 1977, there are issues campus for training on diversity she believes the biggest concerns on a one-on-one basis," Lewis and a panel dealing with them, issues and "how to de-escalate today are police attitudes, lack of said. "In some areas you can see but those involved in today's discussions agree on at least two things: The relationship Make us your FIRST CHOICE ana find your FIRST CHOICE! between students and police has greatly improved over the last 30 PRIME RENTALS AVAILABLE NOW FOR yearsand they have no intention of ever letting things deteriorate Summer and Fall 2008 to the level of 1977. Bven the students —who weren't born then — are quick Great Selection of lo point out that there are problems now, but nothing as Houses & Apartments serious as the confrontations STOP in Good Locations! 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Greenbriar's most popular 445 EAST WOOSTER ST. / lorn vr is a senior majoring in physical science education. 419-352-0717 Seiut responses to his column lo www.greenbriarrentals.com llieneu sMgmu «•<»'''• apartments or houses: HOURS: JACK Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm From Page 4 Saturday: 9am - 1pm who we are as people, and per- sonally I do not think we should change. 1 would rather embrace the differences that help distinguish between men and women so that we can learn about each other in a decent society. Fighting for women to be topless in public seems to be little more than a step away from what "this centu- ry" calls decent and a step down a slippery slope that will lead us closer to a faceless, indecent society

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lem," Carr said."The introduc- the court and donations from at the time of the ad hoc panel In-service training (lots of nels and student leaders "helped HOHMAN tion of community policing has the athletic department as far report, remained in the posi- it in areas including firearms, smooth things over and worked as shorts and some shirts. We tion until the University hired first aid, crime prevention, to bring students into contact From Page 5 really improved that relationship." sewed some patches on them William Bess in 1978 as direc- bomb squad, pepper spray, with members of the police him not only with ihc blinker Examples include police offer- and they went out and started tor of the new campus safety bicycle patrol, sexual assault, department." violation but impeding traffic, ing educational programs, such riding." department. Gerkens, contacted among many others); student Ad hoc police panel member speeding and failure to stop at as self defense, to students and I le also does not recall ever recently, said he was never involvement in the depart- Narbeth Emmanuel, a gradu- ate student in 1977, now vice the stop sign, Johnson said. In interacting with students in resi- having a police review board, interested in being chief but % ment (student employment has another case, a member of his dence halls at times other than considered the most significant remained with campus police a tripled since 1977); rotation of chancellor for student affairs at executive board was stopped by when they respond to calls. Carr recommendation of the ad hoc- total of 13 years (10 years follow- duties; rules of conduct; a code Southern Illinois University at police late at night for speeding said one officer went above and panel at the time. (The depart- ing the ad hoc report). He then of ethics; improved recruitment Edwardsville, III., praised the but also had his vehicle searched beyond by calling a student at ment does have self-reviews took a position as vice president, (the last position had 70 appli- leadership of then University for drugs. the end of his shift to help him and periodic reviews by outside risk management and personnel cants); Mutual aid procedures President Hollis Moore, which "It was a group of black guys in get up in time for class. experts, however.) at BGSU, serving the University with other police departments "played a pivotal role in calming a nice, expensive truck. They jusl Weekley describes the stu- Some of the recommenda- for a total of 30 years. (Weekley said campus police the storm of racial tension." figured that something had to lx¥ dent-police relationship today as tions that were tried just didn't Gerkens, now retired, said he used to try to beat city police to "He was astute enough to rec- going on," he said. "far, far, far, far, far better... or I work: recalls the push to implement their own calls); increased pay; ognize that trouble was brewing Johnson said he was unaware would have left a long time ago." Removal of officers' stripes; the panel's recommendations, more minority officers (have and a challenge that needed of the roundtable discussions I low much credit for the military titles like "lieutenant especially the changes that been but aren't any just now); to be addressed. He was also a but thought they would be help- Improvement can he traced and sergeant" replaced with aca- resulted in people not being two-year degrees required; great listener of student issues," ful and planned to find out more back to that University ad hoc demic style titles like "mister" able to identify the police. Those community relations ("part Emmanuel said. "The com- about them. police panel of 1977? Plenty, of everybody's job now," says mission was a reflection of BG's Both Weekley and Jill Carr, says Weekley. And the lessons "Even the students - who weren't born Weekley); police having the outstanding leadership which assistant vice president for learned live on. services of University legal staff recognized a monumental chal- student affairs and dean of stu- Part of a new officer's orien- then - are quick to point out that there are available when needed; parking lenge facing the institution and dents, agreed that while there tation is to read the BG News services administered through a addressed it head on despite may still be some rough spots, articles from that contentious problems now, but nothing as serious as the traffic bureau; and counseling as what could have been a damag- there is no question that stu- time period. an alternative to arrest. ing report to the reputation of dents enjoy a much better rela- "We still show the scrapbooks confrontations between students and police Weekley said the "arrest first, the institution." tionship with police today. They to the officers," said Weekley. ask quest ions later" police phi- Kenneth Chambers, mem- should know. They were both "We have to show them where officers three decades ago. In the 1970s, losophy was abandoned by then ber of the Black Student Union not only on campus at the time we came from and what we did 32-year-old new director Bess. In executive council and leader in of the ad hoc police panel but to get where we are now because students accused police of everything from fact. Bess turned the philosophy the efforts to bring about cam- have remained on campus ever this department had lost the completely around. Weekley pus police department reform in since. Thirty years ago, Weekley t rust of this entire campus." unwarranted searches, photographing and said. the late '70s, said that the goal, was a 22-year-old new campus Weekly recalled that most of Bess, selected for the job from simply stated, was to "make police officer whose hiring was the ad hoc panel's recommenda- arrests to sexual and racial discrimination." 120 applicants, introduced com- sure that all people's rights were delayed while a new department tions were implemented and at munity policing to the campus. respected, whether they were director was brought in and least tried, except for a couple. "Bill's philosophy was talk to students, non-students, profes- other panel recommendations "I never got a moped," he and "field supervisor;" tradition- changes were not tolerated for people. Arrest is a last resort," sors, administrators, safety offi- were Implemented. Carr was a quipped, referring to one of the al police uniforms replaced with long by the campus and local Weekley said. cers or citizens of residence hall director. controversial recommendations blazers and trousers for some communities, he said. With that the adversarial rela- Bowling Green." "The biggest difference that I for officers'mode of travel, along but not all in the department; "The public couldn't recog- tionship between students and "We all had to work together see today as opposed to 1977 is with bicycles. Bicycles were not and removal of the word "police" nize officers, and we did go back police started to change, accord- to make this world at that time the willingness of not only our introduced then either, he said. from cruisers. into uniform," Gerkens said. ing to Weekley. Attitudes of both better for the future generations police chief but the officers to "We started the bike patrol Those measures were all part This "confusing and difficult policeand students improved. to live in, be a part of, not ruled interact with students at levels in 1990 or 1991 with leftover of a restructuring away from transition" lasted about five By the time the ad hoc panel by," said Chambers, who now oilier than when there's a prob- bikes that we were awarded by law enforcement and toward years. Weekley said. It was the issued its report, only a handful works in the real estate business "Campus Safety and Security," successful court challenges to of officers were left; today there in Michigan. "We wanted to be the department's new name. arrests by "unidentified officers" are 24. Rebuilding the depart- remembered as good citizens "They almost went too far," that finally forced the pendulum ment had a benefit: It could who saw a wrong and worked to Weekley said. to swing back in the other direc- focus on hiring police officers make it right. We hoped, by our People did not understand tion, he said. who wanted to work with a col- work, that the University could that the "security" officers could The stripes came back, the lege age population. become a better place for all still make arrests. titles came back, the traditional Richard Edwards. University people to come, learn and grow. People would call and ask how uniforms came back and the vice president in 1977, said he You ask if the recommendations to contact the "real police." word "police" came back on the remembers that many people at of the ad hoc police panel did Callers would then dial the cars in a big way, 12 inches or all levels worked to help resolve any good. If the mind set, the city police department or sher- so tall. The department name the student-police problems. status quo has changed because iffs office. was changed again in 1983 to "In reflecting on that period of it, yes it has done some good." Cars would not get out of the the Department of Public Safety of time, it is clear to me (espe- Says Weekley, "And the trust way of "police" cars Iwrause with a University Police division. cially given my Kent State came back. I truly believe the they did not say "police." Police were dearly identified as background) that some positive trust came back." Lettering on the cars read police again. developments evolved from the "Campus Safety and Security, Despite those difficult years, ad hoc panel report," he said, BGSU." Weekley strongly believes in the lor example, he said some fac- Holmuui is a Unhvrsity Officers were even assaulted value of the ad hoc panel's work, ulty and administrators helped alum an and wasaBG News because they were not believed noting that many of its recom- direct students with complaints reporter from 1975 until 1978. to be police. mendations remain in effect about the police department Send resixmses to her column to Lt. Dean Gerkens, acting chief today in some form: through the appropriate chan- thenewsQ'bgneu's.com. Senior Portraits Today & Tomorrow Last Chance fot ber Grads!

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By Chrl. Voloichuk Starks and the Buffalo running get off this roller coaster going "I was skeptical of switch- team is still Assistant Sports Editor game. up and down and it helps us ing Ipositions] my senior year," dealing with "I don't care if it's the Detroit be more confident going into O'Drobinak said. "As the sea- the person- A focal point of the BG football Lions, or whoever," O'Drobinak Buffalo this week because we son goes on, 1 think 1 missed nel changes team's preparation for Buffalo said. "It's not about them. It's know it's another must-win out in my life. I should have brought about on Saturday will be stopping about us. If we play well and situation for us." been playing defense a lot lon- by the injuries. the run. we play assignments sharp, we O'Drobinak agreed that the ger than the short time that "We've got FOOTBALL Buffalo's running attack should be okay." two straight wins give the I've been playing...It's just a lot guys stepping is led by lames Starks, a 6-2, Linebacker Loren Hargrove team momentum going into more fun on defense." up every day Loren 210 pound sophomore from said that as much as they pre- Saturday's game. in I ii.II in r.i in I Hargrove Joshua Cribbs Playing On Despite Injuries Niagara Falls, New York. So pare for their competition, "We've been on this roller that's what we Linebacker making an impact far this season, Starks has 912 the competition prepares for coaster all season," O'Drobinak There have been a number need-Injuries for the Browns yards and II touchdowns on them too. said. "We have the highest of of injuries to BG defenders this are key but they also give opportunities Cleveland Browns kick return- 212 carries. "We go into each game try- highs and the lowest of lows. season, the He will be a ing to |stop the run]," Hargrove The thing we needed to address most recent to come out and play and a er Joshua Cribbs has become concern dur- said. "These teams make plans was a level of consistency where being to line- lot of guys are taking that to one of the best in the NFL ing the game, on us as well so it's about who we can perform at a consistent backer and heart and giving us that much at his position. The former because BG's goes in and executes that day." high level." team tackle more fight." defense has leader lohn Kent State quarterback has allowed a total The Season-Long Roller O'Drobinak s Fourth Down Haneline. But impressed his teammates and of 2,239 yards Coaster Play the team has coaches. Page 8 and 21 touch- The Falcons troubles with run In the waning minutes responded to BG's 2007 Defensive downs on the James defense have been well-docu- of Friday's game Eastern the injuries Glen TODAY year. Starks mented, but there are definite Michigan had well, with guys Stanley Stats positives in their play as of late. the ball and stepping up ■ BG head Buffalo Freshman The BG News' coach Gregg Running Back They've been able to win two was down by and filling in Linebacker Team Leader (Tackles): John Brandon said straight games for (he first time a touchdown. well. Haneline—96 Winter Sports Tab that stopping since they downed Temple and BG was able On Friday, Check out the paper today for the run will be all-important Western Kentucky earlier in the to force a freshman Glen Stanley got the Team Leader (Interceptions): The BG News' Winter Sports on Saturday. season. fourth down start at Iinebacker and recorded PJ. Mahone-5 "That's what IBuffalol does," Brandon and his players have and Sean a career high 18 tackles. He is Tab. It's good for in-depth admitted that this season has O'Drobinak only one of multiple examples. Team Leader (Sacks): Diyral Brandon said. "They're going to Sean information on every BG run ii downhill and we haven't been a roller coaster ride, load- virtually "Injuries are a part of foot- Briggs—4 O'Drobinak winter sport. shown any consistency in stop- ed with ups and downs. But the ended the ball," O'Drobinak said. "You've ping it throughout the season Falcons have been able to string game by swat- Defensive End got to pick up the rifle, like Fumbles Forced: 21 ONLINE so we've got to step up and stop together a pair of wins the last ting down a coach says...You can't dwell on their running game, which is a two weeks, with the defense pass from the the injuries...You're disappoint- Rushing Yards Against: 2.239 The BG News Sports tall order for us right now." stepping up and making big line. ed in what happens, but you Blog Defensive lineman Sean stops when it needed them. O'Drobinak, who played tight can only look at the disappoint- Receiving Yards Against: 2.021 Get connected to The BG O'Drobinak said that the team "It felt good for our defense." end his entire career before ing thing for a minimal time so needs to come out with inten- Hargrove said. "It gives us a moving to the defensive line this you've just got to move past it." 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By Ban Walkar Piniella (25) followed. SCHEDULE The Associated Press Melvin was chosen for his steady hand in leading a team that some- TODAY NEW YORK — Eric Wedge and times started six rookies to a 90- Bob Melvin, former backup catch- 72 mark. Back in the playoffs for Women's basketball: ers who found far more success in the first time since 2002, Arizona at Lipscomb, 8 p.m. the dugout than on the field, were swept Chicago in the first round honored today as managers of before getting swept by Colorado OUR CALL the year. intheNLCS. Wedge became the first "At the beginning, we were cau- Cleveland manager to win the tiously optimistic. We liked the Today in Sports AI. award, picked by a wide mar- young group," Melvin said on a History gin after the Indians and Boston conference call. tied for the best record in base- Wedge and Melvin are among 1991—Ricky Pierce of the ball. Melvin was the first Arizona nearly a dozen former catchers manager to get the NL prize, who manage in the majors. Many Seattle Supersonics begins chosen after leading the young of them were far from standout an NBA free throw streak of Diamondbacks to the top mark in players — in fact. Wedge and the league. Melvin each hit .233 in their 75 games. Wedge received 19 of the 28 first- careers. 1960—Elgin Baylor of the place votes and got 116 points in "There's been quite the trend," I MIII ii mi, by the Baseball Writers' Wedge said. "It's a leadership LA Lakers scores 71'points Association of America, finish- position. That position demands against the New York Knicks. ing ahead of the Angels' Mike a great amount of passion for WINNERS: Bob Melvin o( the Arizona Diamondbacks and Eric Wedge o( the Cleveland Indians weie named Managers of the Year. - Scioscia (62 points). )oe Torre, who your teammates and the game of 1950 Arthur Dorrington walked away from the Yankees baseball." becomes the first black man last month, was next with 61 and The 39-year-old Wedge played in organized hockey when Terry Francona of the World Series six months. I think we were the his office, guided the Indians to a Melvin was chosen on 19 of 39 games for Boston and Colorado champion Red Sox got 13. extreme of that," Wedge said on a 96-66 record. Cleveland made its the 30 first-place ballots and got in the early 1990s. He's done a lot he signs with the Atlantic "There's always challenges conference call. first playoff appearance since 2001, 119 points. Philadelphia's Chariie better with the Indians since start- City Seagulls of the Eastern and unexpected challenges you Wedge, a no-nonsense guy then lost to the Red Sox in Game 7 Manuel (76), Colorado's Clint ing out 68-94 in 2003 in his first Amateur Hockey League. go through over the course of with a lohn Wayne calendar in of the AI. championship series. Hurdle (58) and the Cubs' lxiu season as a big league manager.

The List Be thankful for BG's 6-4 Goodell reinstates running back Williams Knicks fine Marbury for (thus far) football season, because today we're listing BySt.v.nWin. skipping game in Phoenix five of the worst college foot- The Associated Press ball teams of all time. By Brian Mahonay 1. Prairie View DAVIE, Fla. — Ricky Williams' The Associated Press suspension ended after more (1989-1998): This team than 18 months when he was NEW YORK — The New York lost 80 straight games and reinstated yesterday by the NFL, Knicks fined Stephon Marbury gave up an average of 56 and the winless Miami Dolphins more than $180,000 for skip- might welcome him back. ping Tuesday night's game at points a game in that span. The 2002 league rushing Phoenix, the latest clash between 2. Macalester champion was scheduled to fry the team's star point guard and to South Florida for a physical coach Isiah Thomas. College today and meet with coach Cam The Knicks sent Marbury Cameron, said Williams' agent, a letter informing him of the (1974-1980): They lost Leigh Steinberg. fine, according to a person with 50 games in a row, including The first-year Miami coach, knowledge of the penalty who a 97-6 score in 1977. whose team is 0-9, said he talked spoke to The Associated Press with Williams by phone for "five yesterday. He requested anonym- 3. Northwestern or six minutes" yesterday, but ity because he wasn't authorized (1979-1982): Lost 54 in hadn't made a decision about to discuss it. The Knicks would activating him. not confirm the fine. a row. They were outscored "I want to see where he is, and The team plays tonight in Los 505-82 in the 1981 season. also let him know where we're Angeles against the Clippers. It headed, and we'll go from there," 4. Columbia isn't known ifMarburywillattend Cameron said. that game, or if the Knicks would JUUIJACOBSOM I W PHOTO (1983-1988): Lost Cameron has been mum for BACK IN: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell made the decision yesterday to reinstate running fine him again if he doesn't show. months regarding whether he back Ricky Williams alter an 18-month suspension. According to the NBA's collec- OUCH: Knicks guard Stephon Marbury was 44 in a row. The band used would want Williams back. But tive bargaining agreement, play- fined 1180.000 yesterday. to play the "Mickey Mouse Steinberg said he was encour- ilar discussion to what you would was promoted to the first team ers are docked 1/110th of their Club" theme when the team aged by a phone conversation have regarding a draft choice or yesterday and will make his NFL salaries for a missed game. With Thomas would not confirm that yesterday with Matt Thomas, any returning player. The only debut Sunday at Philadelphia. Marbury scheduled to earn $20.1 entered the field. He did say the team would wel- Dolphins general counsel-foot- contingent was whether they The 30-year-old Williams, who million this season, that would come back Marbury. 5.0berlin ball administration. would have him practice Friday has played in only 12 games be about $182,800. Thomas refused to discuss "His indication was they were or Monday." since the start of the 2004 season, Marburytold the New York Post any potential penalties against (1994-2000): Scored a interested in Ricky," Steinberg The return of Williams would on Tuesday he had permission said. "The spirit of the discussion be only part of backfield shakeup. from Thomas, also the Knicks total of 10 points in 1994. See RICKY | Page 8 See MARBURY | Page 8 was welcoming. It was a very sim- Rookie quarterback lohn Beck president, to leave the team, but WWW.BGNEWS.COM 8 .-iday November 15.2007 SPORTS MARBURY Cribbs' kick returns impressing From Page 7 Marburj before the game on lUesday, sayingthe matterwouM teammates and coaches be kepi "in-house." Several of Marbury's team- mates said lii--* departure took l hem by surprise, but they I'xpussi'cl IKI hard lirlinns. "You always support your team- iiiaies. tnnvtiril hired It'tTries said luesday rtight "A lot of people on theoutsidedon't understand what guys so through with their family, their friends, with this team, with anything. Whenever somebody goes through a tough time you MATTSIOCUM ' support your teammate." TAKING A BREATHER: It is uixlear on whether Marbury will return to the Knicks. Marbury played poorly down the stretch in New York's 75-72 loss to Miami on Sunday, and "There is no truth to that what- him in the second halves of two theDaih News reported Tuesday soever," said Knicks spokesman games, and Marbury caused the the Knii ks were trying to reduce lonathan Supranowttz, who was Knicks some more headaches Marburj s role or gel rid of him on the flight. this summer. entirely. Messages left for the agent. I le behaved erratically during I h.ii created tensions between Ionian Bezant were not Immedi- a televised interview, then testi- Marbury and Thomas — neigh- ately returned fied in ,i sexual harassment trial bors in Westchester County Marbury is still one of the against Thomas and Madison who share the same agent. The Knicks' best playeis. averaging Square Garden that he had a sex- two rc|x>rtedly even fought on 15.2 points and 6.8 assists. Hut he ual encounter in his truck with a the plane to Phoenix, which the and Thomas clashed early last team intern, smiling and singing Knicks denied season after Thomas benched on his way OUl of the courthouse.

"The Dolphins, or "This is the program working RICKY exactly its it should — treat- ing a player for tin underlying From Page 7 whatever team, is life problem in a positive and KEITH SRAKOOC M sophisticated way. and return- was suspended in April 2006 getting a highly ing him to health," Steinberg BUSTING LOOSE: 8rowns kick returner Josh Cribbs (16) had a 100-yard return for a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Steelers alter violating the league drug motivated player said. policy for the fourth time. His Steinberg said Williams has By Tom Withers return was delayed when he been working out and weighs The Associated Press 100-yard return in the fourth gave brings an energy to our offense." tested positive again for mari- with a new lease on a fit 230 pounds. the Browns a temporary lead. Browns roadi Romeo Crennd juana last spring. "The Dolphins, or whatever Chicago's Devin Hester may coached special teams for the He played in the Canadian life." team, is getting a highly moti- BEREA — Dreadlocks bobbing be the game's premier return New York Giants in the 1980s. Football league last season vated player with a new lease out of his orange helmet, loshtia specialist, but Cribbs is gaining Crennel singled out Deion and applied for reinstatement Leigh Steinbetg | Attorney on life." Steinberg said. Cribbs nonchalantly retreated on him. Sanders as the best returner he Oct. I. Perhaps the Dolphins can be inside Cleveland's end /one on "hverybody in the Ml. is look- ever faced. Sanders was a speed- Williams is eligible to attend persuaded. In May. when dis- Sunday in Pittsburgh to retrieve a ing for it guy like losh Cribbs." burner. Cribbs is also fast, but team meetings and practice Williams rushed for 3.225 cussing Williams' most recent kickolf that had squirted by. Browns center Hank I'raley said. while Sanders ran from contact, iin mediately, but the earliest yards in the 20(12-03 seasons relapse, Cameron said it's dif- From his own 1-inch line, "Fortunately, we got him. We just the 6-foot-l. 215-pound Cribbs he would be allowed to play after being traded to the ficult to salvage the careers ol Cribbs bent over, readied for the know that when he gets it in his isn't afraid to lower his shoulders. in a game would be against Dolphins from New Orleans. troubled players. ball and evaluated the situation. hands, anything can happen." "losh doesn't have Deinn's Pittsburgh on Monday night, He retired in 2004, traveling "The easiesi predictor of Bleak, would describe it best. Cribbs has become an invalu- speed, bin losh has the vision to Nov. 2(>. The team will have a in India and Australia before future behavior is previous Cribbs could see black jerseys able weapon for the Browns (5- find the seam," Crennel said. "I le rosier exemption for up lo two returning to the Dolphins in behavior," the coach said. frying toward him at warp speed 1). who will try to bounce back has the strength to make guys weeks if and when he starts 2005, when he ran for 743 yards That comment, however, as the Steelers' towel-waving fans from a tough loss this week tit miss and then once he does get practicing. alternating with rookie Ronnie was made nine losses ago. inside Heinz field roared while Baltimore, to the next level, past thill first "Ricky worked extremely Brown. Coincidentally, Miami gen sensing the kill. This was no lime With Cribbs averaging 32.4 coverage level, something kicks hard to meet the requirements Brown is on injured rescue. eral manager Randy Mueller for indecision or panic. Cribbs yards [x-r return — second in the in about him that says, 1 have for reinstatement," said his leaving the woeful Dolphins traded Williams to Miami had two choices: Stay. Or go. league to Leon Washington of a chance to go and Tin going to attorney, David Cornwell. "He short on running backs. when both were with the So off he went, and Cribbs the New York lets — Cleveland's make the most of it."' is grateful for commissioner As part of the NIT. drug pro- Saints. Since that deal, the didn't stop for another KX) breath- avenge starting position follow Cribbs. who signed a six -year Goodell's decision. Ricky is gram. Williams underwent Dolphins have endured a play- taking yards. ingkickoffs is the 33.9-yard line, a contract extension hist season, is committed to making the most therapy for the past 5 months off drought now in its sixth "An amazing play." teammate league-high. now paying a price for his success of the opportunity to rejoin in Boston and benefited from season, the longest in fran- Darnell Dinkins said today. Cribbs. who is also handling on returns as teams tire more the NIT.." lhe treatment, Steinberg said. chise history. Like so many others Cribbs is punt-return duties, can turn over frequently kicking the ball away making for the Browns. a field in the blink of an eve. from him. Aquarterbackat Kent State who "It's nice when you get the Ixill After giving up the 90-vardcr wasn't drafted in 2005. Cribbs tit the 5-yard line and only have last week, the Steelers twice lacked up 201 yards in kickoff to go five yards to score." quarter- kicked it short to Dinkins, a returns last week in a 31-28 loss back Derek Anderson said. "But backup tight end anil one of the to the Steelers. He brought back even when he gets it back to the Browns' deep coverage blockers a kick 90 yards in the first quarter 30 or 35-yard line, that's better who is playing with a soft cast on to set up a ID, and his elect rifying I ban where most teams start. 1 le his arm.

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Coach Scott Paluch has a young, scrappy team that has won four of its first five conference games. The team is priding itself on winning possession battles and scoring blue-collar goals. Can the Falcons prove the critics wrong who picked them to finish last? PageS 2 Thursday. November 15.2007 WWW.BGNEWS.COM New players, same lofty goals Miller still has visions of a MAC Championship with large freshmen class

'The expectations are still the same. We're just trying By Chris Voloschuk Assistant Sports Editor to put ourselves in position to get into the MAC championship and win the MAC championship." Out with the old and in with the new. Lauren Prochaska | Freshman guard In college sports, eligibility only lasts so long and times have to change eventually. So is the case for head coach Curt Miller and the BG women's basketball team this season. last year, the Falcons were led to a Mid-American Conference Championship, NCAA Tournament berth and eventually the Sweet 16 of that tournament by six well-sea- soned seniors. With the experienced senior leadership now moved on, this BRIAN BOftNHOCFT

year's team has a much younger ON THE RUN: Lauren Prochaska leads the break against Valparaiso Friday. Prochaska finished feel. Now sporting BC- uniforms with 19 points in the game. are freshmen Lauren Prochaska, Crystal Murdaugh, Tracy Pontius, sity, but I'm really pleased with Bianca Hooten, Chelsea Albert, BASKETBALL where we're at right now," Miller lennifer Uhl and Kelly Zuercher. GLANCE said. "We have a long way to go, but The leadership duties have also LAST SEASON: 28-< (15-1 MAC). Lost in I'm really pleased with the progress shifted. This year, junior Lindsey third round of NCAA Tournament so far and there's certainly some Goldsberry and seniors Kate Achter KEY RETURNERS: Pont guard Kate glimpses of high caliber basketball and Whitney Taylor will be helping Achter. Guard/forward Lindsey Goldsberry. out of this young team." all the new players adjust to com- Guard Whitney Taylor Achter's seen much of the same KEY LOSSES: Forward All Mam. Foiward peting in the MAC. promise. Liz Honneger. Forward Carm Home. With such a talented senior class Forward Amber Flynn. Guard Megan "|The younger playersl have leaving the program, Miller said Thorium been progressing well," Achter said. that this season would be a tran- OUTLOOK: A return to the Sweet Suleen "They're very willing to leant and I sition that is exciting and nerve- would be thinking optimistically but the think they're going to be tremen- racking at the same time. freshman class has already shown it can dous for us offensively and defen- "The excitement is teaching the score points and play defense sively once they realize what the system again from ground zero college game is actually like." with nearly half our team being learning from them and getting With this season being a transi- newcomers," Miller said. "The better day in and day out." tion from old to new. Miller, as nerve-racking thing is that there With the new class in place, well as his players said that the never seems to be enough time, Miller said he has had to leach a lot expectations for success have not and you need more and more time more than in the past several years changed. to get things in that you want to and be more patient. "The expectations are still the get in. " |Miller's| just been really patient same," Prochaska said. "We're just "It's a work in progress." with us, taking more lime than he trying to put ourselves in position According to Achter, there have normally would to teach us things," to get into the MAC champion been some growing pains during rtochaska said. "In the past they've ship and win the MAC champion- the transition but things have gone known what they were doing, we're ship and that's what we're working well thus far. such a big class, and we've got a lot towards all year." "With such a young group of to learn." "With all six of my teams up to athletes you're going to have a lot of So far, Miller's been pleased with this point, the No. 1 goal has been bumps in the road and we've had the progress of the freshmen. to put ourselves in position to win a our fair share," Achter said. "But UP FOR GRABS: BG's Chelsea Albeit (15) wins the lip in Fridays game against Valparaiso. The Falcons "It's overwhelming for the fresh- MAC tournament and this year will won the gamename 81-56.81 ■'in BGRG has sevenyvw freshmenfwhmpn on itsiK rosterrrwto* lofn start

The Central Collegiate Hockey Association features a plethora of teams this year with loads ol young talent competing at the top of the league. Over the past few seasons, winter BG happens lo Ix1 one of those sports meant only one thing — it was time for Dirt Miller's team to teams, and by no means is the shine. team's early success and its deep Now the women's basketball pool of freshmen talent an unre- team has to make room as the lated coincidence. BRIAN BORNHOEFT I IHbBGNEWS men's team and the hockey team All six freshmen that have seen MIXING IT UP: BG players Todd Mcllrath (24) are hoth experiencing early suc- game action so far have scored at and Mike Nesdill (26) exchange pleasantries with cess. least a point. These six players also Windsor players in an exhibition game Although Coach Lous Orr has brought a account for one-third of all shots the Falcons lack size, they still p^y a physical new philosophy to the men's bas- taken and points scored on the game this season. ketball team. His patience and entire team. Below is a look at each understanding will be key with a group of players who were recruited NAME NAME NAME THE 80 NEWS young player and their contributions the bench and 1 read it out there on to the team so far. the ice, and then I just use my feet to by former coach Dan Dakich. But TO THE HOOP: Chris Knight (25) drives on a Cincinnati player in Sunday's game. The Queen City lake Cepis, a highly touted nation- draw penalties." Orr's team has started off strong by native played basketball at the same high school as coaches Louis Orr and George Jackson. beating Cincinnati and Belmont. al recruit from Parma, Ohio, is cur- David Sohvay is a Wisconsin Maybe the team is performing rently second on the team in shots native whose father happens to be better because it doesn't have to taken and third in scoring with three on familiar terms with Green Bay run the "motion" — less offense. Or Orr, Knight Jackson made goals and four assists. Cepis made Packers quarterback Brett Favre. So maybe they just feel like they have a the decision to come to BG partially far this season Sotway has put up second chance with Orr. Whatever the case, they look good early. because of his acquaintance with a plus-four rating, four points, and Over at the Ice Arena, Scott Paluch names at Withrow High former 1; ill i >i i and NHL player Brian scored a game-winning goal in over- has a team with just 11 upperclass- I lolzinger. Like a few of his other time to kick off his team's current By Bill Bord.wkk teammates who don't possess much four-game winning streak. men. That might not translate to Report ef TIGERS FOR LIFE success with most teams but Paluch size, lake Cepis still finds ways to Dan Sexton and Patrick Tiesling has plenty of talent and speed in his CHRIS KNIGHT: This BG forward was a 2005 graduate of score, and score oftea played on Solway's team in the freshmen and sophomores. Who knew Withrow High School Withrow High School. "I'm not a big guy, but I use my United States Hockey League last His team was picked to finish last in Cincinnati would have such a speed and knowledge of the game," in the CCHA but has jumped out See HOCKEY | Page 8 good effect on the BG men's bas- GEORGE JACKSON: Now Cepis said. "1 watch the game from to a 4-1 conference record. They a BG assistant, he coached at need to win some games against ketball team? The school produced head coach Withrow for 22 season and was a top guns like Miami, Michigan and 1974 graduate of the school. Notre Dame before they get too Louis Orr in 1976 and red-shirt Come see what we excited, but the Falcons are off to a freshman Chris Knight in 2005. LOUIS ORR: The Falcons first- great start. Assistant coach George lackson year head coach was a 1976 gradu- As for Miller's team, they're going played basketball with Orr at ate of Withrow and a high-school have to offer! to be just fine. Miller is one of the Withrow and coached at the school teammate of Jackson. more humble coaches I've met and for 22 seasons, serving as head Some Properties we have available he warns of his team's inexperi- coach for 20 of those seasons. said. "He's paid his dues and I'm ence all the time. But after Friday's For a single high school to have really happy that he's getting the drubbing of Valparaiso, maybe we Mul \in Manor should be ready for more success. three representatives on the bas- chance to do what he loves and 641 Third St. Milller thrives on being the ketball team is quite the statistical get on the court. He's beaten the 702 Third St. underdog and pumps his team up anomaly. challenge in the classroom and he's 839 Fourth Si. in that regard. BG's success over the Orr and lackson have known each beaten the challenge on the court. Am past four years has been attributed other for many years. The addition It's a credit to him." C'harlestown Apt* agement to having a chip on its shoulder of Knight was just an added bonus Knight red-shirted last season 710Scot) Hamilton 11 HUM - Available — and being really, really good. to the Withrow crew. to get his academics in order and 730 Scott Hamilton close lo campus So it should be a wild winter in Knight was on-board during the Orr made sure he kept up with his BG sports. All three of these teams last season of the Dan Dakich era studies. ('all to make an appointment today! have potential for success. And Mid \m Management don't forget about the gymnastics but was unable to play because he was academically ineligible. 641 rhird#4BG team and the swimming and diving See WITHROW I Paqe 8 352-4J80 team. They need support too. "Chris is really a testimony," Orr innl,tin* M'fi/Oli.licl HEAD COACH #24 #30 CURT JENNIFER TARA MILLER UHL BRESKE Forward Forward/Center 6'1" 6'0" Go Falcons! 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Date Opponent Time / Result Date Opponent Time 11.5 Rndlay icxinb) W61-46 1.16 at Kent State r:Oo PM 11.9 Valparaiso W, 81-56 1.19 at Buffalo 7:00 PM II.IS at Lipscomb 7 00 CM 1.22 Miami (OH) 7:00 PM 1 1.18 at Belmoni 4:00 PM 1.26 at Ball State 3:00 PM 11.24 St. Bonavcnturc 7:00 PM 1.30 Western Michigan 7 00 PM 11.30 Florida Gulf Coast (C.C.) 5:00 PM 2.2 at Toledo 4:30 PM 12.01 Gardner Webb/ Cornell 3 PM 5 PM 2.9 Northern Illinois 2.00 PM 12.05 None Dame 7:00 PM 2.13 at Central Michigan 7:00 PM 12.16 at Indiana 2.00 PM 2.16 Eastern Michigan 7: 00 PM 12.19 at Mount St. Mary's 5.00 PM 2.20 Kent State 7:00 PM 1221 .n Delaware 7:00 PM 2.23 at Miami (OH) 2:00 PM 12.28 at Iowa State (I.S.Tourn ) 7 30 PM 2.27 at Ohio 7:00 PM 12.29 Hampton (IS Tourn.) 5:00 PM 3.1 Buffalo 4:00 PM 12.30 Tenn-M.ii mi n S Tourn.) 1:00 PM 3.5 at Akron 7:00 PM —_—__1.05 .—. Chicago-State 12:30 PM 3.14 MAC Tournament TBA 1.09 Akron 7:00 PM 3.15 MAC Tournament TBA Ohio 2:00 PM ...2 , , , ^^__^_____^^^__^_____^_ #45 #23 HEAD COACH OTIS CHRIS LOUIS POLK KNIGHT ORR Center Forward 6'9" 280 lbs. 67" 210 lbs. Detroit, Ml Cincinnati, OH Go Falcons! Sophomore Freshman W^ J Go Falcon Basketball! SBX

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After being named coach in the spring. Orr is living in the Buckeye state for the first time since 1994 and knows the importance of fam- Louis Orr and George Jackson ily hot h on and off the court. Played basketball together at Wiihrow "Once a Tiger always a Tiger at High School now they coach together heart. Dial's my alma mater." Orr atBG. said. "To have Chris a part of the family is a special thing." lion to any of that and that really The Peggy Cronin Classic in hurt me," Knight said referring to Cincinnati the pas) weekend was his academic situation. Better Ingredients. special lor the three With row play- Orr kept after Knight and his per- ers. This was one of first times that sistence paid off. Knight is averag- Better Pizza. all three have been a par! of a game ing I'll points per game lo go along in front of friends and family. with seven rebounds and two Knight was named MVP of the assists in three games so far. tournament and led the Falcons If Knight keeps up his great play, to two victories in the three-day he can hope to someday join the 353-PAPA event. likes of Orr, Tyrone Hill, Brandon He has come a long way, Hunter and Ricky Calloway as (7272) "I was jusl young and dumb back Withrow graduates to make it to tbj'ii and I really didn't pa) alten- the NBA. 826 S. Main '. ... /' HOCKEY "We have a great group of From Page 3 guys here and everyone's Open Late season, together, the trio led Sioux getting along great." falls in a (lark Cup liile and Tier I national championship. Did their Thursday-Saturday success last season together help them when they joined lours once out of the 12 teams in the CCHA. Until 3am!! again al BG? Coach Much is pleased with the "Oh yeah, big time." Solwa\ said. freshman's overall contribution to the Sexton committed here real late. teams success thus far. Jjut Tiesling kind of gol him in come "I'no has recorded three wins,'' here eventually. We have a great Paluch said "We've had important group of guys here and everyone's point contributions from Solway. getting along great." l epis, and Sexton. Tiesling has been The instant team chemistry up real solid on the penalty kill. Wade front has certainly helped the team l-innegan. who hasn't played a game to its 4-1 turnaround in CCHA yet, still works extremely hard. Andrew play this year. One freshman has Krelove has played real well in the two stood alone so far, however, and games he has dressed. that is goaltender Nick lino. The "With the exception of Nick in goal, $0.99 Buffalo Sabres selected lino with there's a quickness with them that I their seventh pick in the 2007 NHL think has really helped our team. It's Entry Draft, but he easily chose BC. an added element that definitely gives 14" Large Pizza because the coaching staff told him our team an extra step." i*e would get chances to play right As the team enters its fifth week, away. the enthusiasm throughout the locker "IBuffalol told me to keep up the room is catching on with these young good work," lino said. "They said players. with Cheese & 1 topping they were going to keep an eye on "We're just excited because we me and see how il goes." haven't had a sweep in a while," Its gone quite well lb lino, as he's Cepis recently said after the team's With purchase of a large at regular menu price a perfect three-for-three, claiming second overtime victory over Western a win in each game he's started in Michigan. "What could be better, you Offer expires 11/18/07 net for the falcons. I le and limmy know? Sjiratt currently provide the second- "It's exciting lo get this place best statistical combination in net rocking." All Major Credit Cards Accepted

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B HELPING TO SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER

GREEK INDEPENDENT BOARD JOINS U.S. MARINE CORP IN TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN

JOHN TURNER Council President Aysen Ulupinar people in an easy, fun way." Christmas day. District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF liked the idea of involving all So far all six GIB chapters have been Ulupinar has been thrilled with the and the Virgin Islands. students in the University with GIB's involved with the project, collecting response so far. Over the 59 years of the VS. It's only November, but the Greek efforts to help the community. donations and new, unwrapped toys "It really showed us that more Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Independent Board is already in the "We really wanted to do a service at a table in the Bowen-Thompson college students care than people Program, Marines have distributed Christmas spirit. Working with the project that could incorporate Student Union. To date, the council think," she said. "We've had a lot of more than 370 million toys to more U.S. Marine Corp, GIB is collecting anyone at BGSU and we wanted has raised more than $200 and positive response. It's a great way for than 173 million needy children. toys and donations for the annual it to be GIB sponsored," Ulupinar collected dozens of brand new toys college students to do service without The Marines' contributions, while Toys for Tots campaign. said. "We thought this for children to receive on asking for t much time." dealing with war in Afghanistan would help a lot of All of the money raised will go and Iraq, have shown Ulupinar how to the purchase of new toys and easy it is for college students to do their distribution across the their part in helping out. country. Last year though the "[Toys for Tots] just shows the Toys for Tots Campaign, local Marine Corp really cares about coordinators distributed 19.2 helping children. With everything million toys to 7.6 million going on in the world, they keep needy children. Concurrently, giving back. It's awesome." local campaigns were Monetary donations can be made conducted in 558 communities in the Union lobby or on the fourth covering all 50 states, the floor of the Union until Dec. 1. Toys for Tots also asks that any toys SM donated be new and unwrapped.

EEK AFFAIRS EMPFLASIZING SCHOLARSHIP

KYLE REYNOLDS Chapters with under a 2.5 GPA of scholarship and help them have scholarship chairs and we Porter would like to see eight REPORTER must meet with the board twice a develop scholarship programs," help them develop better programs members this year, ideally with semester. Appley said. for the men and women in their two people from each Greek Greek Affairs is working hard to During the meetings the president The board is led by Emily Porter, chapters." council. receive an "A" on its latest attempt or vice-president of the chapter Panhellenic vice president of Each chapter is required to have The board also awards $300 to boost GPA's on the Greek Report meets with the board members to scholarship, who says their job is at least 90-percent attendance to the chapter with the most Card. discuss potential ways to improve to give each chapter constructive at a minimum of one event that improved GPA and highest GPA. The Scholarship Board was their chapters' scholarship like sanctioning in order to improve promotes academics as well. Each chapter that attends both started in January by Greek requiring study tables, Jayne their scholarship programs and Currently the board has three their hearings and their mandatory Affairs. The board works with Appley, graduate assistant for raise their GPA's. members from Panhel, one from scholarship event receives S80. chapters whose GPA's are under 2.5 Greek Affairs communications and "The board's purpose is to find IFC, one from GIB and one from "We are not trying to sanction to and tries to bring them into good scholarship, says. ways to encourage scholarship," NPHC. The minimum number death," Porter said "We want to do standing. "We help them get a better grasp Porter said. "Some chapters don't of people on the board is six but positive things for them."

EDDING LIGHT ON A PROBLEM

KYLE REYNOLDS Kreischerand Harshman darkness to the light. courts, they gathered in a circle can't be comfortable where they REPORTER quadrangles, with un-lit candles in The weather was not going to and prayed for victims of campus live." Harrington said. hand to show support for victims of stop the march though, which crimes and students dealing with Joseph Smith, junior, also A recent wave of campus crime led sexual assault, violence and other was led by Jennifer Myers, NPHC problems like alcohol abuse. matched because he thinks N PHC to march for awareness in crimes. community service chair. Ryan Harrington, graduate issues such as violence need to be October. The event was intended to be "The light is in our hearts," Myers assistant in Greek Affairs, walked spotlighted. At 'Light the Night,' students a candle light vigil but the wind said. "We don't need candles to and wishes students didn't have to "This kind of stuff happens like marched from the Bowen- prevented that from happening. show it." worry about crime. alcohol abuse and abusing kids Thompson Student Union to The lit candles were to symbolize When the group of around 30 "It is disheartening that current and it's important to take time to the basketball courts between bringing these issues from people arrived at the basketball students have to live in fear and recognize it," Smith said. Page 3 November 15, 2007

N WITH PHILANTHROPY

IFC CHAPTERS HOST MULTIPLE EVENTS TO RAISE MONEY AND AWARENESS FOR WORTHY CAUSES

TRAVIS ROSE possible for many children. REPORTER "This year's Date Auction raised more than $2400 to benefit the DC chapters have been busy so I lole in the Wall Gang Camp," said far this fall raising money for their Phi Kappa Tau President, Derek national philanthropies with a Rohrig. "/Ml of our proceeds go variety of fun events. toward the payment of fees for Pi Kappa Phi hosted a 5K race on children to attend this camp." Sunday, August 26, that benefited Brothers of Phi Kappa Tau their national philanthropy, Push volunteered to participate as America. Push America is a non- datcrs. Female audience members profit organization founded by then placed bids on daters based Pi Kappa Phi National Fraternity on information they provided in 1977. Its three areas of focus in addition to what type of date are awareness, fund raising, and they planned. Once bidding was voluntecrism, while its main purpose finalized, the female audience is to assist in the construction and members donated their money and renovation of playground facilities brothers of Phi Kappa Tau paid for the severely handicapped. for their date. This year's highest This year's run raised $2,500. bidder paid over S700 for a date The event gained a considerable with one of the gentlemen of Phi amount of exposure with over 100 Kappa Tau. participants competing in the race. In September, Sigma Phi Kpsilon The extra exposure can lx> and Pi Beta Phi co-hosted the 44th attributed ti 1 the fad that 92.5 Kiss annual Mud Tug philanthropy at I'M sponsored our event," said Drew the I'eny Field I louse. Mud Tug 1 lall. Pi Kappa Phi President "Kiss is the longest continuous Greek I'M in it only sponsored the 5K race, Philanthropy here at BGSU. All but broadcasted live as well." proceeds raised by Sigma Phi Ke\ in l.ipine from the office ot Kpsilon go to the America I leart residence life won the race, Association. On N< iv. 4,1 Vila ("hi hosted a 3-011- The event hosted in late ■<, basketball tournament in suppi irl September, brought in $400 and of the Jimmy V Foundation cancer featured 20 teams. research, which was announced at This year's Mud Tug ended in a tie GOING UP: reams of three square oft in Delta asketball tournament on Nov 4 Funds raised were contributed In ine their 3006 national 001 went* m as when the rope snapped during the J "irny V Foundation lor cancer research their national philanthropy. filial match between host Sigma The event raised $300 and ilivu 1(1 Phi Epsilon and their challenger. teams, Delta Chi plans on making Delta Tau Delta. THE the tournament an annual event in On Sept. 16, Alpha Sigma Phi TANNING support oftheJimmyV Foundation. hosted it>. annual Mud Volleyball CENTER Phi Kappa Tan hosted its second tournament that benefits their annual Date Auction to raise money national philanthropy, Canine 1 for their national philanthropy, Companions for Independence. National I lole in the Wall I,.in;: 32 Rooms nuaildble!! This year's tournament was a Use your package at any of our locations I Camp. Hole in the Wall Gang Camp success, raising over $500 for the is a residential summer camp for CCI. THE HEAT 904 E Wooster 5 beds. 1 booth children who are terminally ill. Paul Over 20 teams braved the cold 419-352-3588 closest to campus Newman, Academ) Award winning conditions to get down and dirty. actor and brother of Phi Kappa Tan Pi Beta Phi defeated Alpha Chi SOUTHSIDE LAUNDROMAT fraternity, is a co-founder of the Omega in the women's bracket for 993 S Main 5 beds. 2 booths 419-353-8826 appt. available camp, I kindreds of contributions the championship, while PIKE A are made every year from Phi Kappa defeated defending champions and THE WASH HOUSE l h Tau chapters across the United host Alpha Sigma Phi in the men's FULL PULU Ladies ol Pi Beta Phi give it their all in September's Mud Tug. which they 248 N. Main " l»

ROKING MY EGO WITH TRAVIS ROSE ONE SENIOR RELIVES HIS COLLEGE EXPERIENCES AS INFLUENCED BY HIS UNIQUE LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE

(Alpha Sigma Phi), Shane Lewis midnight on a Saturday. The battie friends and the BGSU constituency (Delta Chi), Joel Robinson (Pi Kappa 44 for Facebook supremacy was in full that adorned the lawn to celebrate Phi), and Travis Rose (Alpha Sigma As Sarah [Kersey] force. I felt like Lindsay Lohan in Homecoming 2007. Phi). The five female student leaders "Mean Girls." It was all in good spirit This pride and sense of belonging were: Ashley Howard, Queen (Alpha reads scripted though, and over the course of the continued into Saturday as I viewed Chi Omega), Emily Porter (Gamma words, the reality week Greek unity was exemplified as die game from die press box, Phi Beta), Allison Sandrock (UAO), of my place on members of the court grew closer. acquiring this prestigious access via my Homecoming sash. As we exited Erin Small (Kappa Delta), and Aysen Homecoming Court Friday night came in a blink of an Ulupinar (Alpha Phi Omega). eye. As float upon float made its the press box toward the Northwest In years past, Greeks have always hits me. In the way down Wooster to University end of the stadium, I looked over my represented the University as words ofJohnny Lawn, the Homecoming spirit was right shoulder as the sun was setting members of the Homecoming Drama, VICTORY! never more evident Freddie and over campus. A feeling of complete Royalty Court But this year it was Frieda, SICSIC, the BGSU band, the gratification overwhelmed me. Time truly apparent that Greeks are football team, student and Greek stood still, and for once in my life, I living the founding principles of y? organizations were all there to was speechless. leadership and service. The nine values of the University in mind. support the 2007 Royalty Court. Greek students selected to this Tlie 2007 members all exemplified Before revealing who would be 44 — position have all dedicated countless the first core value of "respect for named King and Queen and prior to TRAVIS ROSE hours to projects and organizations one another" at our first meeting as taking the stage, in true Travis Rose Thank you COLUMNIST of interest to the University. Their court. We readied a consensus that fashion, I chest bumped the entire committee and the "race" for King and Queen was presence on Royalty Court is an SICSIC crew. fellow students It's 9:30 a.m. on Thursday excellent example of how Bowling a friendly competition and that we As the band conducted a drum morning, September 20,2007 Green State University and Greek life were all deserving of this honor. roll, the new 2007 King and Queen for electing me to and I am struggling through my together promote the core values of Then again, there was war to be were introduced as Ben Forche and represent the Royalty Argumentation Class. What's new? intellectual and spiritual growth. fought on the Faccbook front. Ashley Howard. At this point, I Court. Thank you all I'm relieved of the agony by a call In one day. my Facebook news feed As a student leader, it is always thought privately, "Leggo My Ego" for recognizing three from Sarah Kersey, Homecoming important to keep the five core had blown up faster than Sky Bar at and rejoiced with my two deserving Royalty Chairwoman. I know years of hard work the nature of the call but not the and dedication to outcome. Did I or did I not charm BGSU. I would not the committee into appointing a rather non-traditional Homecoming want to he anywhere court recipient. else in the world I think for three seconds, "Should right this moment. I leave class to take the call or not?'' I quickly decide that if Sarah i.~ the bearer of liad news and I liave not ** ben appointed to court, it is still I thought deeply about what I wise for me to leave thus class. I exit would say if 1 could and the words stage right. "Thank you' came to mind. Thank As Sarah reads scripted wotds, die you." I thought. "BowlingGreen reality of my place on I lomeroming State University for providing me Court hits me. In the words of die tools to venture into this journey. Johnny Dram* VICTORY! Thank you committee and fellow 1 not old)' accept the responsibility students for electing me to represent widi great joy, but also anxiety. This the Royalty Court Thank you all for is derived from the perspective that recognizing three years of haul work the elite, most giving students at and dedication to BGSU. 1 would BGSU are elected to this court. Not not want lobe anywhere else in the only were nine of the 10 members world light this moment." of die 2007 Royalty Court campus leaders in their individual right but The opinions above are those also were representative of Greek of Travis Rose. They do not leadership. The male members of the court were the following reflect the opinions of The students: Ben Forche, King (Phi ITS (ALMOST) ALL GREEK TO ME: This years court pose tor the camera at the Homecoming parade Nine ot 10 court selections Gavel, because like many, we Delta Theta), Greg Lautzenheiser are members ot Greek organizations want nothing to do with him. November 15, 2007 Page 5

ARTYING WITH A PURPOSE INTERFRATERNITY AND PANHELLENIC COUNCILS JOIN FORCES TO HELP PROMOTE SAFE PARTY HABITS FOR BGSU STUDENTS

JOHN TURNER ■"DITOR-IN-CHIEF To some students, "party smart" is an oxymoron, much like "jumbo shrimp" or "deafening silence." On Oct. 29,450 students in attendance at the tanhart Grand Ballroom in the Union learned the words "party" and "smart" should go hand-in-hand. Party Smart is an annual event sponsored by the Interfraternity Council, PanheDenic Council, -Greek Affairs, Coalition for BIG Choices, Bacchus Gamma and (lamina. The goal of the event is to promote safe partying habits for students at Bowling Cavil State University. "We're going to go out, and we're going to party, so here's a safe way to do it," said Erika Miller. Liability Awareness Chair for the Panhellenic Council. "We wanted to educate the students, especially in the Greek community." Students played punch- pong, cornhole and attempted tasks with fatal vision goggles WE'RE HERE TO HELP: Members ol Bacchus Gamma pose lor a picture around a boolh at last month's Parly Smart event m the Union Ballroom throughout the night in an effort to earn prizes and gain some negative stereotype. helpful knowledge. The event was "The whole purpose of the DJ fed by WBGU and also featured Party Smart is to promote risk SICSIC along with Freddie and management awareness, but Frieda Falcon. we also can combat the Greek To continue in the education stereotype about partying," portion of the event, an individual McNuIty said. "Since it was not came to the microphone every 15 only Greeks that came, non- minutes to read a fact about the Greeks saw us coming together dangers of alcohol. to showcase a positive in our While Party Smart's purpose was community." ' inform students, Miller was quick For Miller, the timing of the to point out that it was done in a event could not have been better, fashion students could enjoy. as students look for ways to better "A lot of people thought it was protect themselves in light of going to be preaching, but if recent assaults around campus. you want to drink it's how to do "Many people complained it without hurting yourself or about going at first, but with all others." Miller said. the sexual assaults and raised IFC Vice President of Judicial concerned for safety it was Affairs Ryan McNuIty also saw neat to see the people enjoying ' ;he event as an opportunity for themselves and thanking me FALCON FUNNY: Kappa Delta Amanda 1 Jackie Spenzer and Brittney Lytle attempt to put a condom on a the Greek community to fight a when thev left." Dobias shares a laugh with Frieda. wooden 'prop," during lastwHh's Pany Smart November 15,2007 Page 6

TTCHA GREEK ON RECOGNIZING GREEKS IN EXCELLENCE What Power Ranger action figure can you expect to find in the bottom ofthese four outstanding Greeks' closets? Read and AYSEN ULUPINAR ALLISON CARFREY ANTHONY ANTOINE BEN FORCHE find out as Will GREEK INDEPENDENT 80ARD PANHELLEN1C COUNCIL NATIONAL PAN4ELLEMC COUNCL INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

Scott asks four POSITION: POSITION: POSITION: POSITION: Greeks — Aysen President Vice President of Programming Vice President President

Ulupinar, Allison AFFILIATION: SORORITY: FRATERNITY: FRATERNITY: Carfrey, Anthony Alpha Phi Omega Alpha Chi Omega Phi Beta Sigma Phi Delta Theta Antoine and MAJOR: MAJOR: MAJOR: Visual Commutations Technology Ben Forche Human Development in Family Tourism/Event Planning Telecommunications Studies HOMETOWN: - the difficult HOMETOWN: HOMETOWN: HOMETOWN: Bellerook, Ohio Jersey, New Jersey Toledo, Ohio questions, such Bay Village, Ohio OTHER INVOLVEMENTS OTHER INVOLVEMENTS: OTHER INVOLVEMENTS: as, "What's one OTHER INVOLVEMENTS Vice President of Rho Lambda — NAACP He is involved in Dance Marathon, UAO and Order of Omega. thing you would Homecoming Steering Committee Women's Honor's Fraternity, Director WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE POWER never buy in a Office of Campus Activities, of UAO and Moraller for Dance RANGER?: WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE POWER Dance Marathon Steering, BG Marathon The Green Ranger. He kicks butt when RANGER?: grocery store?" The black one - he's definitely the Undergraduate Student Affairs WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE POWER called upon. RANGER?: coolest. Do you know Association HUMANS OR ZOMBIES?: Pink Ranger, Duh! She's a girl and I'm someone who WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE POWER Definitely want to be a human just to HUMANS OR ZOMBIES?: RANGER?: all for girl power. chase people around. 1 don't really care that much. you believe gets Trie Pink Ranger - she was the only HUMANS OR ZOMBIES* WHAT'S ONE THING YOU WOULD their Greek on one I knew when I was little. WHAT'S ONE THING YOU WOULD I would say Humans because I am NEVER BUY IN A GROCERY STORE? NEVER BUY IN A GROCERY STORE? supremely? HUMANS OR ZOMBIES?: one! Tampons. Anchovies. They're disgusting. No comment. WHAT S ONE THI NG YOU WOULD Contact GOALS FOR NEXT SEMESTER: GOALS FOR NEXT SEMESTER: the editor at WHAT'S ONE THING YOU WOULD NEVER BUY IN A GROCERY STORE? Continue to bridge the gap between I would like to see scholarship and NEVER BUY IN A GROCERY STORE? Prunes. I've never eaten them before community service increased. [email protected] councils and raise awareness of NPHC Clothes. You don't really buy clothes in in my life and they sound disgusting. because not too many people know by Nov. 30 with a grocery store and I really wouldn't. GOALS FOR NEXT SEMESTER: who we are and what we do. your favorite BG GOALS FOR NEXT SEMESTER: We're trying to collaborate with Greek. We want to get more involved in more chapters and create a bigger

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