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Bowling Green sets example for energy conservation City ahead of try to win American support, "The town is way out of head tor, Kevin Maynard. With a signed on to the Kyoto protocol. support green energ) with some small towns, like Bowling in doing things that are envi- combination of wind turbines, the impetus for BowlingGrecn's other cit\ residents by opting University by using Green, Ohio, are ahead of the ronmentally sound, while the hydroelectric power, methane green energy is internal. to pay a surcharge on their renewable resources fray. University is middle of the road generated from landfills and a "We .ire owned by our con- utilities Hill III Inn energ) from Usually college campuses are with environmental activities," solar energy project i n conjunc- sumers, so we are sensitive to renewable resources. By Amanda Hooper the breeding ground for envi- said Gary Silverman, professor tion with the University, they their needs." Maynard said. Maynard s.ns thai about 450 RIPOSTED ronmental awareness, but in of environmental health. are setting an example for the Me is adamant that, as lung people, representing 3.2 per- As world advocates meet in this corner of Northwest Ohio, it The city currently generates future of energy conservation. as the customers continue to cent of all customers, are signed Montreal this week to discuss appears that the city of Bowling 20 percent of its energy usage Unlike mandates passed show interest in pursuing };HVII on to the program, the Kyoto treaty in an effort to Green is setting an example for from renewable resources, down through the federal gov- energy, the city will comply. reduce green house gases, and the University. according to city utilities direc- ernment, like in nations who Off-campus students can ENERGY. PAGE 2 Coffee shops cut the cords i
Wireless Internet useful O on campus, but limited 0
] in downtown restaurants o By Dave Herrera REPORTER o With finals week just around die corner, students who want to use wireless Internet access as part of their I cramming either on campus or off, will find them- 0 selves with a mixed bog of success. Only a handful of locations on East Wooster Street 1 and South Main Street in Bowling Green offer wire- 0 less access to patrons. All told, there are currently 72 buildings on cam- pus, including two at Firelands, that offer wireless Ben Curtis AP Photc 1 access, but that number can be misleading because FIGHT BEGINS: Saddam Hussein and seven others lace charges that only !5of them have access available throughout the (hey ordered the killing of nearly 150 people in 1982. entire building. Among those 72, every on-campus residence hall has some level of access, but only two of them—Kohl Hall and the Offenhauer towers — are fully covered. In other buildings, the amount of wireless Saddam, defense access can range from several floors — such as Saddlemire Student Services building, which has access on its 1st, 2nd and burst out in court 4th floors — to single rooms, such as a lounge. Judge tries to the time and walked out of the Still, out of the 15 buildings that tumultuous session when the are fully covered, only Fine Arts is maintain order as judge refused to allow fbfmei open to students 24 hours a day. first witnesses testily U.S. Attorney General Ramsej Yesterday, the lerome Library, (I.uk in address the conn on which also has full wireless access By Hamza Hendawi Saddams behalf Ihej returned and has laptops with wireless THE ASSOCIATED PRESS alter the judge relented. Internet cards available to borrow BAGHDAD, Iraq—The first wit- Throughout the daylong for use there, began extending its nesses in the Saddam 1 lussein session. Uriel lodge Ui/gar hours until 2 a.m. until Thursday trial offered chilling accounts Mohammed Aniin snuggled to of finals week. yesterday of killings and tor- maintain order among boister- Terrell lohnson, freshman, said ture using electric shocks and ous defense outbursts. Saddam that he used wireless Internet at a grinder during a 19112 crack- and his co-defendant and hall the Library "three or four times down against Shiites, as the brother, liarazan Ibrahim, ges- a week." defiant ex-president threatened tured and shinned together, "I don't have to bring my own the judge and tried to intimi- "long live Iraq!" [laptop], 1 can just use the ones date a survivor. "Everyone must remain here," lohnson said. One witness said he saw a calm and be civil," Aniin s.ii.l Colleen Coughlin, the coordinator machine that "looked like a repeatedly of circulation for Access Services at grinder" with hair and blood Saddam and his seven co- the Library, said that they had seen an on it in a secret police center defendants could he banged unusual increase in student use of the lap- in Baghdad where he and oth- if convicted cm charges stem- tops this semester. ers were tortured for 70 days. ming from the di'alhs of more "It's been very interesting this semester," Coughlin I le said detainees were kept in than 140 Shiites in the town said. "Probably about mid-October, every night "1 (all 63." of Dujail after an assassination they're all checked out." But defense lawyers ques- attempt in 1982. tioned the reliability of witness- TRIAL. PAGE ? WIFI, PAGE 2 es who were only 15 and 10 at
Historical and traditional aspects of Kwanzaa to be celebrated Center sponsors event, day, created by Mai ilana Karenga, exchange gifts each days that rep - official Kwanzaa Web site. "The food was given to our their Latino heritage into the a professor at California State resent the meaning of each of the "Every year for 'Nia' |the day ancestors who were slaves in the celebration as well, even though offers entertainment University, Long Beach. It is cel- seven days' principles. The prin- that signifies 'purpose,'11 give my South," Bailey said. tacos are Mexican, not Cuban and Soul Food dinner ebrated from Dec 26 to Jan. 1. ciples are unity, or Umoja; self- mom a rose because it shows I Even though Kwanzaa should according to Bailey. Chase Bailey, a sophomore determination, or Kujichagulia; appreciate her purpose, which not be mixed with any other cul- There were many slaves from BylessicaZamampa who celebrates Kwanzaa with collective work and responsibil- was to give me life,'' Bailey said. tures, another meal during thai Africa in Cuba, so he likes to REPORTER his family, does not celebrate the ity, or Ujima; cooperative eco- Also part of the Bailey fami- week is usually tacos for Bailey acknowledge that. Bailey said. Kwanzaa, which means "first holiday as most others do. nomics, or Ujamaa; purpose, or ly's celebration is a meal of Soul and his family. fruit" in Swahili, is an African- Gifts are generally given to chil- Nia; creativity, or Kuumba; arid Food, which includes macaroni Since Bailey is also part Cuban, American and Pan-African holi- dren, but Bailey and his lamity faith, or Imani, according to the and cheese and chicken. his family likes to incorporate KWANZAA. PAGE ?
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FOR ALL THE NEWS VISIT WWW.BGNEWS.COM 2 Tuesday. December 6.2005 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Students have few wireless options available off-campus WIFI. FROM PAGE I A map on the ITS Web site Nearby, Cosmos Coffeehouse TOTAL WIFI COVERAGE shows which on-campus build- on East Wooster Street does "In iIn- past, il hasn't started ings have access and where in not offer wireless, and further ON-CAMPUS until .iiiiiiinl finals time,'' she the buildings it is. although a down East Wooster the pickings Alumni Building said. link to a printable catalogue of remain slim. Bowen-Thompson Student Coughlin also warned that wireless locations presents a The Big Boy location on East Union the library wasn't always per- different listing of those places. Wooster Street in Bowling Cedar Point Building (Firelands fect for wireless access. Availability becomes tougher Green offers wireless access, campus) "There are a couple of dead to find, however, once a student and is open 24 hours. Its other College Park spots, but I'm sure that's true of heads off-campus. location on North Main Street Hayes Hall ever) building," she said. Popular stops on South offers wireless but fewer open Fine Arts In residence halls, three of Main Street, like Grounds For hours. Jerome Library them — Kohl Mall, founders I bought and Panera Bread, Buffalo Wild Wingsalso offers Kohl Hall and Offenhauer — also have offer free wireless access for access, but the availability of a Offenhauer East/West laptops available for students their customers. quiet work area there is more Olscamp Hall to borrow. As she set up shop for a night questionable. Overman Hall I he University has been grad- of studying, Sarah Lamont. The truly studious, however, Prout Chapel ually building wireless access junior, said that she enjoyed the might want to consider setting Rodgers Hall throughout the campus since combination of wireless avail- up shop in the space between Technology Building 2002. said Fuller. ability and atmosphere that the Union, Hayes Hall, Eppler Deb Wells, manager of client Grounds For Thought offered. Complex and Moseley Hall, OFF-CAMPUS: services and web development "I just don't get distracted currently the only outdoor loca- Big Boy (East Wooster location in the Office of the CIO. said here," she said, "when I'm at tion with a wireless signal on open 24 hours) that her office hoped to have home I get very distracted." campus. Buffalo Wild Wings wireless available across the She said she uses the wireless With temperatures forecast- Grounds For Thought entire campus by 2007. follow- access at shops like Grounds ed to hover in the 20s this week, Panera Bread CoUen Redmond BGNem ing a yearly plan that fits into For Thought or Panera Bread up what better way to enjoy the FREE TO ROAM: Junior Jen Carper uses her wireless Internet in her their annual budget. to four times a week. weather? room in Offenhauer.
University looks to future with solar energy Saddam's trial begins ENERGY. FROM PAGE 1 The solar panels are located Athletic Center project man- of Ohio. TRIAL, FROM PAGE 1 they were tortured before being on the roof of the University ager, explaining the delay. "It is a good investment for transferred to Abu Ghraib pris- Many customers are unaware ice arena. It is the second-larg- The new panels in thespring them," he said. "I am not afraid of execu- on. the program even exists. Katy est solar panel array in Ohio will include an experimental He believes energy efficien- tion." Saddam proclaimed at one Mohammed said his brother, Cornell, junior, who rents an and generates 31 kilowatts of system that could pave the cy will eventually pay off even point. who was at 17 at the time, was apartment, said she "had no energy. way for the future of renew- from an economic standpoint, "Why don't you just execute us tortured while his 77-year-old idea" she had the green power "It is just cool that they are able energy. rather than just a moral or and get rid of all of this." Ibrahim father watched. Interrogators option. However she doesn't using the sun to make ice," Right now the panels gen- environmental view. shouted at the judge. threatened to rape the prisoners' plan on signing up for it now Silvcrman said. erate a direct current, like a Silverman also believes that The trial's first witness. Ahmed daughters and sisters if the men that she is aware. It also puts power on the battery. An inverter converts universities need to be social Hassan Mohammed, delivered did not sign confessions, he said. "I don't really want to pay power grid for the city. Despite direct current to alternating leaders and models to others a rambling, nearly two-hour "Some men just said 'I will sign more for electric at this point in the fact that solar energy is more current, like when a device and that right now Bowling account of the events in Dujail in anything but leave my sisters my life," she said. expensive than nonrenewable is plugged into the wall. This Green is "not really doing retaliation for an armed attack on alone,'" he said. Howling Green residents have energy, the city sells the power new project is attempting to that." Saddam's convoy. Mohammed, who was 15 at responded at a rate typical to back to the University at the utilize new. experimental Silverman believes one of Mohammed recalled how the time, said he himself was tor- other cities with voluntarily lower price of "regular" energy. technology on variable speed the roadblocks to improving security agents rounded up tured. "They blindfolded me. but green power programs. The city is continually trying drives. energy efficiency is the high townspeople of all ages, from 14 I was so young it kept falling." At "Nationwide these programs to add more energy capacity to The variable speed drive is upfront cost, and because new to more than 70. the Baghdad detention center, he average between 2 and 5 per- the solar panels. They original- a way for energy to seamlessly building budgets are man- "There were mass arrests. saw "a machine that looked like a cent a year," Maynard said. ly intended to add 10 kilowatts change from direct current aged separately from energy Women and men. Even if a child grinder and had some blood and Those contributions help fund this fall, but decided to wait to alternating current. Then cost budgets, the eventual was 1-day-old, they used to tell hair" on it, and "I saw bodies of the solar panels that the city until the spring. the electric lines can use the savings from green energy are his parents, Bring him with people from Dujail." utilities and Bowling Green "First Solar is coming out with solar energy when the sun is not communicated between you,'" Mohammed said. The witness exchanged insults State University brought to the a more high output unit in the shining, and then, when it is responsible parties. He said the agents took him with Ibrahim, Saddam's half town. spring." said Tim Burns, Sebo not, shift into using the main "Olscamp Hall may look and the others to the intelligence brother, telling him "you killed source of electricity. attractive, but it is losing tre- headquarters in Baghdad, where a 14-year-old boy." "Bowling Green is going to mendous amounts of energy be the first to take a renewable because the windows should resource in conjunction with have been oriented toward the power lines." Maynard said. south, but they face north," Gamma Phi Beta Although the University Silverman explained about plays a big role in the solar new building projects. Fall 2005 panel energy project, they are TheUniversity'slatest build- Celebration of culture Big Little Pairings not making other large, cre- ing project, the Sebo Athletic KWANZAA. FROM PAGE 1 liKxl dinner. ative strides to become more Center, just broke ground, and Angela lennings of Sankofa will Krlsten Amann & Arielle Biggums • Andrea Flores energy efficient. Burns said, "We have incor- In order to help others cel- also be presenting artifacts from "The city has a real tradi- porated a number of things to Sh.iyn.i Brocco & Tasha Gallagher - Sarah Haubert ebrate the holiday, the Center the museum and a dramatic piece tion of being innovative." maximize efficiency." for Multicultural and Academic to describe the items, according S.irah Dowler >* Melissa Carlln Silvcrman said, adding that Buthesaidsomeoftheorigi- Initiatives is sponsoring Kwanzaa to Brown. University lags behind other Susie Edwards >» Tricia Mernt nal energy saving plans had to today from 6-9 p.m. 'Iickets are Gifts consisting of educational Mid-American Conference Sarah Haberecht & Kasey Schumacher » Amanda Miller | be scrapped due to expense. available at the Union Information items will be given to children to schools in environmental sus- However, the plans still Brittany Loparich •»> Candi Menter Desk and at the Center for go along with die symbol Zwadi. tainability. i nclude windows on the North Multicultural and Academic Kwanzaa is about celebrating Katie Miles — Emily Porter "Our new buildings don't and the South, higher efficien- Initiatives, as well as at the door. family, community and culture usually incorporate the state cy double-paned exterior walls Heather Rttchey •»■ Alicia Taylor The event will" hit on the impor- and it "brings a cultural message of the art environmental and an insulating system that tant pointsof Kwanzaa." according which speaks to the best of what Jennifer Rozevink <* Kim Lovitt features," he said. "We don't maximizes efficiency. to Sheila Brown, associate director il means to be African and human Becca Ruffing ■»• Denlse Roush maximize energy efficiency." Silverman says that the of the Center for Multicultural and in the fullest sense." according to Amanda Shomon •»• Jessica Scott According to^ilverman. the University is making progress Academic Initiatives. the Kwanzaa Web site. University has a high respon- with efforts like installing auto- Ann Smith >» Erin McEntire Sankofa. an African American Bailey is "proud to be African- sibility to be energy efficient is matic lights and better light Museum on Wheels from South American and Cuban." Sarah Yacko • Rachel Harbold because, as a state university, bulbs, but still believes that Carolina will be featured, as well "Kwanzaa is about enchanting it is "owned" by the citizens there is progress to be made. fllPIIPIIfUMIPIHIlUBIHeiUnllTf as live entertainment and a Soul my culture." be said.
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After School Program Jewelry Sale United Christian Fellowship stu- dent group will be selling hand- THE BLOTTER made earrings made by children Friday, Dec. 2 A complainant at Founders reported that a male subject p.m Anderson and Bromfield participating in their programs. get a Complainant reported Hall advised at 110 p.m that was urinating in the hallway of Two females were eject- All profits will go towards their at 12:50 p.m. that his park- her ex-roommate went through McDonald East ed trom the hockey game at Sunday. Dec. 4 after-school programs. ing decal was stolen from his her belongings and tore up pic- Two projectors were stolen 7:47 p.m. The students will Two students were referred to Union Tables vehicle in Lot 6 overflow. tures. tram classrooms in Kohl Hall at be referred to the Student the Student Discipline Program At 2:26 p.m, complainant Chase Perkins ol Fmdlay, 6:58 a.m. Discipline Program. for fighting at the Union at 2:01 Tife 11 a.m.-3 p.m. reported that the side minor Ohio, was cited for possession Complainant reported at Cornelius Howard ot Euclid. a.m. calendar of events Dance Marathon Promo Shirts was broken off her vehicle while of drugs and drug parapher 3:33 p.m. that his car stereo Ohio was cited tor underage- Justin Graber ol Hudson. Ohio, Sale parked in Lot 6 nalia at 11:47 p.m. outside the was stolen outside the Haven under the influence in Lot G at was cited for underage-under Union Tables Complainant at the Pi Beta Student Rec Center House 9 50pm the influence at 2:38 a.m. on 8 a.m. Phi Sorority House reported that Complainant advised that A male student was given Thurstm Avenue. Kwanzaa Celebration Ticket Sales 2 - 4 p.m. someone was sending false e- Saturday, Dec. 3 his cell phone was stolen in a verbal warning at 11:41 A coin machine was broken CMAI Office & Student Union UPS Recruiting, sponsored by the mails about her to other people. At 3:42 a.m.. complainant Kreischer Quadrangle at 723 p.m. to stay out ol Harshman into at the Union at 642 a.m. Information Desk Career Center A campus-wide Kwanzaa celebra- Union Tables tion will be held on Dec. 6th from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Union Ballroom. 2 - 6 p.m. CMAI Office & Student Union Pictures with Santa Claus Infonnation Desk Today through Thursday, students can get professional photos taken 8 - 9 a.m. with Santa. Single person photos The Poe Road Public Art Project: cost $7, couples cost $10, and Student Proposals groups of four or more cost $20. Union Galleries Sponsored by the Creative Minds Movement. For more information, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. call the Union at (419) 372-2741. Wood County Corps Information 208 Union Days South Hall 204 4-7 p.m. Finals Week Survival Kits 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Distribution 53rd Annual Faculty/Staff Sponsored by the Student Alumni Exhibition Connection An opportunity to appreciate the Union Tables efforts of some of the finest art- ists in this region, this exhibition 8 p.m. presents work in a wide range of Secret of the Star: a show for media by current and emeriti fac- Christmas time ulty and current staff members of Multi-media show in the the School of Art. Planetarium, $1 donation sug- ecember 5 - 16, 2005 Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery gested, lasts approximately 1 hour. 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. BGSU Planetarium Holiday Stocking Raffle Physical Sciences 112 Friends of the Humane Society is raffling off three holiday stock- 8 p.m. Come shop with us for your ings to support the Wood Co. Allison Crowe concert Humane Society. Tickets are $1 Appealing to all generations, for 1 ticket or $5 for 6 tickets. Allison Crowe's music can be special holiday gifts at the Tickets are bursarable! heard regularly on CBC Radio as Union Tables well as on college, community and Internet stations. In addi- GT & Chily's Express 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. tion to her original songs of love, Cheer/Dance Crew Card Sale, hope, and social and political sponsored by Student Life commentary, Allison covers her Convenience stores Union Tables favorites — in a range from roots & blues, through folk, pop/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m. rxk, jazz and Broadway. and LDSSA Info. Table, sponsored by Bryan Recital Hall the Latter-Day Saints Student Association 9 p.m. Kreischer SunDial. Union Tables Students for Organ Donation End-of-semester party! 11a.m.-2 p.m. Life Sciences 112
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Bush per se, die reports often ignore rial content. pers to print false news stories under the counter is akin to a administration officials have YOU DECIDE or downplay other sides to the These revelations came on is so blatantly hypocritical of the doctor telling patients they need mentioned "Iraq" and "democ- story that would be unfavorable the heels of Bush's speech at the Bush administration, it almost to live healthy lives while passing Do you think officials at the out cigarettes. racy so often in the same breath While House knew about these to the U.S. or the U.S.-installed Naval Academy in Annapolis, defies description. Isn't "freedom of the press" one And telling American soldiers you would think they knew what fake articles? Send an e-mail to Iraqi government. during which he declared that they meant. In some instances, U.S. military "democracy" is taking hold in Iraq of the cornerstones of democracy they arc bleeding and dying to thenews@bgnews com and tell : But apparently not. officials paid Iraqi newspapers and that Iraqis are "defending and the l irst Amendment to the defend democracy in Iraq is us what you think, or post feed- anywhere from S50 to $1,200 to their new democracy with cour- U.S. Constitution? sounding more and more dis- Recent reports have revealed back on our Web site that U.S. military officials and a print the articles. age and determination." Perhaps more perplexing is honest. U.S.-contracted firm haw been While some newspapers Unfortunately for Iraqis, it what kind of message U.S. gov- It'ssad that over 2,100 American writing articles, translating them The articles usually empha- labeled the articles as "paid appears that as they defend their ernment and military leaders troops have died to drive out a into Arabic and planting them size successes of the U.S. or Iraqi advertisements," others ran fledgling democracy against are hoping to send by doing this. dictator who, among other things, in Iraqi newspapers as impartial armies or laud the determina- them as unbiased news stories armed insurgents, they're being Telling Iraqis that they must have suppressed the freedom of the stories written by independent tion of Iraqis to defeat terrorism. that were impossible to tell apart undermined by Washington, D.C. free speech and a tree press while press, only to see the same thing journalists. Though they do not distort facts from other staff-produced edito- The action of paying newspa- feeding them one-sided articles happen again. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PEOPLE Society too touchy ON THE STREET and university spending. about Christmas Big business Silent Solidarity This would make me one What do you not Merry Christ mas! of the people outside Silent want to receive for I am willing to bet ,, DANIELLE won't improve serves purpose, Solidarity that Johnson referred this is a salutation you 1 ' WINTERS to — an objective viewer who Christmas? haven't heard often this holiday Bowling Green proves a point sees the value in the activity. season. Opinion Columnist Silent Solidarity serves to So, in case you have forgotten, This letter is written in In response to D.J. lohnson's draw attention to the voiceless "merry Christmas" is the greeting response to the article bashing of Si lent Solidarity, — the poor, the persecuted, etc. that has been outlawed in favor Christmas like Santa Claus. titled, "Breathing life I'd like to put a few things By using such a unique meth- of the less-offensive "happy Yet in some circumstances, back into business" by guest into perspective. od. Silent Solidarity promotes holidays." wearing a piece of apparel columnist Bridget Vilantc. The aim of Silent Solidarity is curiousity. You read correctly. that may contain an angel, Being a senior, as well as a not to change the world in a day. The first time I encountered a Political correctness has Christmas tree or anything that fourth-year resident of Bowling Those who do commit to participant, I was frustrated as to lujacked Jesus' birthday. could be linked to Christmas Green, has allowed me to enjoy silencing themselves for the day why this person couldn't tell me As you have wandered around or Christianity may find you in all that the city has to offer. come to have their own personal why she couldn't talk. I sought VALERIEA C0N0VER awash in Christmas eupho- court. For someone to complain realizations of how the program out answers and in addition to JUNIOR, THEATER ria — oops, I'm sorry, holiday We have officially gone holi- about not having mainstream impacted them. learning the purpose of Silent euphoria — have you noticed day-generic and a-religious. enterprise such as Target, Best The hope is that people real- Solidarity, I learned another "Beige granny die conspicuous absence and l-jghty-four percent of the Buy and Applebee's is ludicrous. ize how difficult it is to remain important factor — that it is panties." impending demise of Christmas practicing religious population is The city of Bowling Green has silent, even through trying to effective. in our country? made up of Christians who cele- every necessity that a small, self- order food or even say, "Thank According to its press release This entire debacle began brate Christmas. Denying them sufficient, college town should you," when someone does it last Thursday. 1,300 students with a 1983 Supreme Court rul- this right would make Ulysses S. have. A city like Bowling Green for you. were expected to particpate. ing, Lynch vs. Donnelly, which Grant rum in his grave. should pride itself on the fact This difficulty not only illus- The turnout, I believe, is has set the precedent for one After all, he was the presi- that so much of the local econo- trates the problems others have not due to the free T-shirt, but of America's worst traditions dent who, in 1870, declared my consists of the University as in our society when it comes to because most people care about — challenging Christmas. Christmas a legal holiday. well as local enterprise being understood by the major- the issue — i.e. the well-being of While the creative license It has become sport to point Who would want to see local ity, but it also shows that if you others. The kicker is they don't granted by allowing us to out nativity scenes, children businesses like Tinders, Sam can use your strength and deter- have to do much — in fan, they make our own interpretation singing "Silent Night" in school B's, Mylc's and SBX get shut mination to remain silent for a have to do less. of "happy holidays" may make holiday recitals and other down due to an influx of large day, imagine what you could do The beauty of Silent Solidarity JOSHft HAMILTON displays of this festive season some people happy, I find it corporations? towards speaking out against the is the ease with which people SENIOR, VOICE confusing. — and cite them as exploitation Moreover, with the Westfield injustices of our society. can participate. PERFORMANCE Since "happy holidays" was by the religious right. Shopping Center and the new Maybe someone who thought lohnson wrote "very few peo- obviously invented to remove But when you "ban" those levis Commons so close, it they didn't have the strength ple outside of Silent Solidarity "A box of condoms what some people consider who celebrate Christmas from would be arbitrary to assume or courage to speak out real- genuinely care about it." from my parents." to be the offensiveness of doing so publicly, you are rob- that large corporations in izes through their silence how Only about 10 percent of the Christmas from our typical bing them of the supposed Bowling Green would pro- important their voice can be eligible student voters cast bal- holiday greetings, what are we freedoms you were attempting vide much else except for an Many will taunt participants lots in the last USG election. The celebrating? to protect the "non-represented" increased economic strain on who choose not to talk for the year before that less than 400 Like a majority of Americans, I from in the first place. the local businesses. day, just as many in society taunt students voted. celebrate Christmas. We should Every time a "movement" like As for the students who do those of various racial groups, But nobody thinks we should be offended at this attempt to this comes along it is under tend to leave on the weekends, sexual identities and disabilities. get rid of USG — which would "disenfranchise" the Christmas the guise of making our society that is their own prerogative. Many will "participate" for the save our school way more people out there more open and comfortable Freshman and sophomores who shirt and still speak, just as many money than the removal of What if I decided to be offend- for everyone. But it does the live on campus probably do go within "silenced populations" do Silent Solidarity from the budget. ed by a window splash on cam- opposite. home more regularly, but many nothing to combat, and some- Also, I would like to point out pus inviting the student popula- But the sad thing is, this whole older, off-campus students do times perpetuate, the injustices to Johnson, who recounted a JESSICAA MARVIN tion to celebrate Ramadan or issue is not even about religion. not leave as often. against themselves. story of a professor threaten- Kwanzaa, citing the overt public It is about morality. The liberal This leads to another false Many overzealous instructors ing to kick out a student for not JUNIOR, MATH religiousness of the display? Do culture has made a concerted assumption by Vilantc. which is will beat their chests demand- talking in class, the press release EDUCATION you think I would ever hear the effort destroy the most impor- if Lot 6 is not full on the week- ing that participants talk in class for Silent Solidarity reads: "They end of my attempt to censor a tant fiber of our country's make- ends, it must suggest that the or fail, just as society tries to may talk for academic purposes "The movie religious population? up — our traditions. Chiefly students are not supporting the force many to conform or be left during the day." Crossroads with The greeter at Wal-Mart, involved in this destruction: the local economy. behind. Awareness of this provision is Britney Spears." always underestimated, now has ACLU and the secular left. Bowling Green provides every- love it or hate it, Silent not the fault of the program, but a proud role in the destruction Communists realized early thing that a city this size needs. Solidarity is a minor of society. the student — who may have of Christmas. "Happy holidays!" on that the way to get to the Prom nightlife to dining to local simply been going the extra mile. they joyously shriek at you. population was to destroy their shopping, every necessity is here. DERRICK A. JONES lohnson goes as far as to com- It is things like being told to morality by taking away religion If the local business is sub- STAFF pare the event to communism. have a "happy holidays," and and tradition. People stripped of standard for you. Westfield and dajonesfrbgsu.edu Not everything has to be tied other such meaningless gestures morality are easiest to brainwash. levis Commons arc only a short to Ihe "evil ideology" to solidity that put me in a lousy, bah-hum- My fear is that if I make that drive away. your point. bug frame of mind. unconscionable slip, saying The citizens and students Lastly, I would like to invite I dont celebrate "holidays." I "Christmas tree" instead of "holi- should appreciate this fact. As Day of silence lohnson, who thinks that "mak- celebrate Christmas! day tree," the mechanical hound for the ones who believe in ing people aware of the prob- I don't care if a grinch is from the novel Fahrenheit 451 bringing mainstream corpora- justified by lems that certain segments of offended by an off-handed (you all remember his savagery) tions to Bowling (ireen. now you our society go through is an TYLER LONG "merry Christmas" because they will attack me for my politically would be tlie ones hurling the attention it gets awesome idea." to provide ways SENIOR, MIDDLE celebrate, as Glenn Beck would incorrect slip. local economy. to improve the event, help start CHILDHOOD EDUCATION say, "Ramahanukwanzmas." So, at the risk of offendi ng all In l).|. lohnson's column yes- an award-winning social justice Your hatred of Christmas of the Scrooge-like secularists RICKSUSOR terday titled, "Don't expect event or to silence himself. "A newborn baby doesn't matter, because a far out there — Merry Christmas to STUDENT your silence to lie heard," from my girlfriend." greater number of people cel- all, and to all a good night! rsusortfi'bgsu.edu he raises a few relevant points RUSS ZIMMER ebrate Christmas than don't about the actual comprehension STUDENT — even some secularists kind Send comments to Danielle at of participants in Silent Solidarity zimmentn'bgsu.edu of enjoy the secular aspects of [email protected] MIRANDA BONO MANAGING EDITOR HOLLY ABRAMS CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR LAREN WEBER CITY NEWS EDITOR BRIDGET THARP FUTURES EDfTOR The BG News Submission Policy MATT CLARK IN FOCUS EDITOR BGNEWS UETTERS TO THE EDITOR are to be fewer POLICIES E-MAIL SUBMISSIONS as an attach- JESS WAGNER PULSE EDfTOR than 300 words. 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SW20. 1WW; « 10WS0 l' SWIMMING Byrdflysto Falcons Cleveland swim to for second seventh time place finish Veteran pitcher chooses Tribe over BG represents MAC with solid showing years and money By Tom Withers in Columbus THE ASSOCIATED PRESS By Heather Riedel CLEVELAND - Paul Byrd REPORTER didn't fully appreciate the Even with the tough compet- significance of rejoining the ing schools from the BIG 10, Indians until his homecoming ACC SEC and PAC-10 pro- was official. grams, and being the only team "I read on the Internet where invited from the Mid-American it said 'He was drafted by Conference, the Falcons placed Cleveland and will finally get a seventh this weekend at the chance to play for the Indians," Ohio State Swimming and the free agent said. "I got chills Diving Invitational. when I read it because I really "Wfe had a great meet," BG hadn't thought of that" coach Keri Buff said." We stood Byrd turned down more up and swam against some of money and more years else- the best teams in the country where to sign a two-year, $1425 and we did it well, really well. million contract yesterday with Our freshmen really stepped up the Indians, the club's first and had many lifetime bests." move in what could be a busy Freshman Alisha Yee, who few days at the winter meetings has been swimming strong in Dallas. all season, finished in the top Byrd will make $7 million in five in the 100 backstroke and 2006 and 2007, and the deal also scored for the Falcons in includes a club option for 2008 the 100 backstroke. Freshman TonyOe)* APPtralo that could raise the value to $22 Sami Ionian, also swimming SEASON ENDING INJURY: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards is carted from the tield in the fourth quarter of the Browns' 20-14 million over three seasons. the 100 backstroke, placed sev- loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars yesterday. Edwards tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee trying to make a leaping catch in the fourth The 35-year-old Byrd went enth. Yee also placed sixth in quarter and will miss the rest of the season. 12-11 with a 3.74 ERA in 31 the 200 IM, setting a personal starts for the Los Angeles Angels best time of 2:06.16. last season. He rejected a new Dana Schultz, senior, took deal with the Angels and offers home the highest BGSU finish from Baltimore, Kansas City by placing fourth in the 200 Braylon catches first-year curse and Texas to rejoin the Indians, butterfly event She also placed who drafted him in 1991. "I left a lot of guaranteed seventh in the 106 butterfly. I hoped for the best. 1 prayed in 2004, missed 14 games in his Former Michigan star is the latest Cleveland money on the table," Byrd said Schultz and Yee were part of right away. But I knew as soon rookie season after breaking his "But myfamiry said, 'Howmuch the 400 Medley Relay, along rookie to suffer a season-ending injury as I landed it was bad. I heard it leg and then was lost for the money is enough?' They are with Stephanie Buckner and buckle. I heard it crumble." 2005 season when he tore the paying me a lot in Cleveland. I Kara Ohngren. which placed By Tom Withers anterior cruciate ligament in his Browns fans have heard it ACL in his right knee in a motor- want to win and that was more seventh. The 200 freestyle relay, IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS right knee while trying to make a before. cycle in May. consisting of Jordan, lessica important than the larger con- BEREA. Ohio — lust as Braylon leaping catch in the fourth quar- Of the seven players Cleveland On Sunday, Winslow, who ran tract in Kansas City." Guinness, Schultz and Buckner, Edwards was showing signs of ter of Sunday's 20-14 loss to the has selected in die first round up and down the stadium steps The right-hander plugs one finished ninth. becoming a special first-round lacksonville Jaguars. since 1999, only center Jeff Faine in the snow before the game, was offseason hole for the Indians, "The girls were tough and pick for the Cleveland Browns, he Edwards' knee buckled is currently starting. The others: on the sideline for the first time who won 93 games and were performed all best times for became another broken one. awkwardly to the inside after Tim Couch, Courtney Brown, this season and saw Edwards get the year," Buff said. "Our relays in the chase for a spot in the AL Edwards will miss the rest of he landed stiff-legged on the Gerard Warren, William Green hurt. Now the two top picks can playoffs before a 1-6 collapse were outstanding." the season with a torn knee liga- incompletion. and Kellen Winslow are either rehab side-by-side. in the final week. Byrd joins Buckner, who was part of ment, yet another setback for one "I knew right away," Edwards out of football (Couch), playing The injuries haven't helped the a rotation that includes CC one of the relay teams, also of Cleveland's top picks. said after hobbling into the elsewhere (Brown and Warren in Browns turn around a franchise scored for the Falcons in the The No. 3 overall selection in Browns' locker room yester- Denver) or injured. Sabathia (15-10), diffLee (18- 50 freestyle and the 100 free- 5) and Jake Westbrook (15-15), the 2005 draft, Edwards tore the day on crutches. "To be honest, Winslow, the club's top pick EDWARDS, PAGE 7 style events. but still needs another starter. The weekend ended "It doesn't matter what spot with Minnesota taking first I pitch in," Byrd said. "I can place. Perm State, Ohio State, help at the top or in the middle Michigan and Illinois all placed I'm not an ego guy. What does within the top four spots. Iowa Indians may sign deal with Time Warner matter is getting the ball with a just passed by BGSU, com- chance to win You've got that ing in sixth. Miami, Purdue, By loe Milicia Under the terms of the deal, not been disclosed. Steve Liverani said his network in Cleveland." Arizona State and Florida filled THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Time Warner would broadcast Indians spokesman Bob is out of the running to sign a General manager Mark up the last four placements in CLEVELAND — The Cleveland 130 regular- season games on DiBiasio and Brooke Spectorsky, new deal with the team. Shapiro said, "We are excited the invitational. Indians are nearing a television an existing network or a new general manager of WKYC-TV, "The Indians made it clear to add an experienced start- "We had 47 swims that deal with Time Warner Cable network owned by the Indians. declined comment. to us they want to manage and ing pitcher to our rotation, one made it back to finals," Buff that would be the largest in Anothcr20regular-scasongames The Indians have been shop- control their own television cov- that represents the team we are said. "This tar exceeded any team history and could include would appear on Cleveland tele- ping for a new television con- erage," Uverani said. "We're get- trying to build both on and off of our expectations. We got the club's own sports network. vision station WKYC. Most of tract since their deal with Fox ting the sense they want to start the field." everything out of this week- Time Warner Cable spokes- the games on WKYC would be Sports Net Ohio expired after their own channel." Cleveland may still re-sign end that we needed and more. man Keith Cocozza confirmed on Sunday afternoons, along last season. The Indians made The Indians won 93 games free agent Kevin Millwood We go into second semester the talks Monday. He did not with three night games. $17 million last season with last season but missed the play- or Scott FJarton. Millwood. and the MAC Championships know when an agreement would Financial terms of the pend- FSN. offs after losing six of their last very confident." be announced. ing deal with Time Warner have FSN Ohio general manager seven games. IYM.PAGE7 GET IN ON THE ACTION ATWWW.BGNEWS.COM/SP0RTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM SPORTS Tuesday. December 6,2005 7 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL WR's rehab may take a year EDWARDS, FROM PAGE 6 back the following season with different guy." BG will host Duquesne 82 catches for 1,157 yards and Edwards said he was aware that has seen its share of dark nine IDs. of the bad luck that has seem- Falcons, 5-0, can tie said. "But we're going to have made the most 3-point shots days in recent years. "My father was the first one to ingly haunted the Browns' class an incredibly tough time against on the team. "What is it. Murphy's law?" remind me about it," Edwards of top picks. school marie with win Duquesne. They're a very tal- "I hope Liz will be able to tight end Steve llciden said. "We said. "Guys come back from this "I know I shouldn't, but I was tonight at Anderson ented team." get some redemption from last haven't gotten a lot of breaks. But injury and most guys come back online reading some things and One thing Duquesne had year," Miller said. that's football." stronger." Ijustsawhowallthefirst-rounds By Sean Corp then that the Falcons lacked But, he added, just as impor- Edwards, who finished the sea- Browns coach RoOMO Crenncl have been busts," he said. "I SPORTS C0ITOR was a physicality and a tough- tant will be solid contributions son with 32 receptions for 512 said surgery has not been sched- don't see that. I don't think we The Falcons are off to their best ness. I lowever, Miller thinks this from bench players Amber yards, caught two touchdown uled because doctors are waiting can control getting hurt. It's not start in 14 years at 5-0 and a vic- year's squad has everything they Flynn and [ill Lausc. Flynn is passes in the first half from fellow for the swelling in Edwards' knee one of those things where I said, tory tonight over Duquesne will need to best the Dukes. contributing 7.4 ppg and 5.6 rookie Charlie I'rye, making his lo subside. Players with similar I ii me go out here and tear my give the team a tie for the best "They're one of the most rpg this season. She has been first career start, as the Browns injuries typically need eight to 12 \( I. .We sell out. start in school history. physical teams we'll one of the biggest sur- built a 14-3 halftime lead. months of rehab to recover. "We do everything we can The last time the Falcons play all season," Miller prises this season and The Frye-to-Edwards connec- "They told me it's usually a for the organization, but freak started 5-0 was in the 1991-92 said. "But I think we're a key to the Falcons tion is one the club hopes can nine-month period," Edwards things happen." season which eventually led to prepared this year to be hot start. become a Cleveland fixture for said. "They tohl me the highest They seem to occur to the the best record in school history just as physical as them Leading the Dukes years. And although his injury will month. Some people come back Browns more than other teams, -24-5. from the beginning of attack is guard Aiga slow that development, Edwards faster and some people come though. Cleveland, it would All those potential milestones, the game." Bautre who is leading thinks he and Frye have chemis- luck right at nine months. It all seem, is cursed. however, doesn't mean the A key to that physical- the team in scoring try already. depends on dedication. I've seen "I can't explain it." Crennel Falcons will be able to cruise ity will be for their bigs (16.8 ppg), steals (2.0 "It was a lot of fun," said a lot of them." said. "I think in Braylon's case, to another win. Duquesne is to play just that — big. ALI MANN -Pi: and three point Edwards, who finished with five Edwards expects to be ready he was making another big a tough team made up a lot That will mean Liz JUNIOR field goals. She has catches for 86 yards before get- when the Browns open the 2006 effort to make a play for this like Bowling Green — versatile Honegger and All made over 54 percent ting hurt. "He made plays and season next September. team. He came down awkward- shooters all over the floor. That Mann will be, as usual, keys to of her three point attempts he made things happen. We gave "Definitely."hesaid. "Opening ly on the knee. As a result of it, 1 versatility was apparent last sea- the Falcons' success. Honegger includinga5-for-5effort against a glimpse of the future. That's day next year I'll be a guy on the don't think you can say that's a son when the two teams met struggled in the last meeting Akron on Dec. 3. something we can do next year. field. 1 think I'll be ready full- curse. It's just part of football. and Duquesne edged out BG between the two teams, shoot- "She is one of the top players "We have a lot going for us for speed ahead. I'm not going to A lot of guys get hurt playing 68-63. ing just 3-of-14. However, in the entire country." Miller next year." come back where I was at. I want football. We'll overcome it and Tipoff for tonight's game at Honegger is coming off an MVP said. "You can't try and stop During his recovery, Edwards to get stronger and come back a move forward." Anderson Arena will be at 7 performance at the Holiday Inn her, but you have to make her can draw inspiration from lerry p.m. Classic in her home state of work for every shot. If you give Rice, his boyhood idol. Rice tore "Wfe're incredibly proud of our Indiana and is the team's lead- her an open snot she's not going his ACL after just two games in 5-0 start," BG coach Curt Miller ing scorer (15.6 ppg) and has to miss." 1997 for San Francisco and came 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. 2 People *29S.OO/mo. Dakich searching for Byrd friends with GM • Fully Furnished • Dishwasher/ Garbage Disposal BYRD. FROM PAGE 6 been offered a two-year deal to another scoring threat stay with the San Diego I'ddres. • 24 Hour Maintenance though, is seeking a four- or five- Shapiro and manager Eric •On Site Laundry BASKETBALL.PROM PAGE 6 approach this as we're starting year deal, and agent Scott Boras Wedge met with Hoffman at •NEXTTO CAMPUS... our first day of practice and get is expected to meet with a dozen his home in Del Mar, Calif., over "Nobody else (besides Samarco] back to every fundamental drill or more suitors this week. the weekend. No Long Shuttle Waits has been really productive with- and every fundamental thing." Byrd spoke with Millwood Also, the Indians have in the offense — getting people Dakich is not only excited before finalizing his deal. expressed interest in signing NOW RENTING FOR FALL 2006 open, or getting people the ball about Wright's imminent return "1 talked to Kevin and he had free agent Nomar Garciaparra. or scoring themselves — and to action, but also his availability nothing but great things to say lite club has discussed using Field Manor, Frazee Avenue Apts., that's frustrating because it's no at practice. Dakich said Samarco about Cleveland." Byrd said. "I Garciaparra as a utility player. like that when we practice." and Wright will provide an exam- think Kevin is going to take his Byrd and Shapiro broke in Also ask about our rental rates at: And practice will be vital for ple of strong work ethic at prac- time and wait until the end. I with the Indians at roughly the BG, which has played five fresh- tice for the younger members of don't think the Indians are able to same time, and have remained Merry Street Apts., 501 Pike Street man, four juniors, two sopho- the team. give him what he wants, which is friends since the early 1990s. & 425 East Court St. mores and just one senior this Dakich said Wright could play five years, so 1 felt comfortable Cleveland selected Byrd in the year. Floyd and Wright are the against Arkansas-Little Rock talking with him." fourth round in 1991, and he 445 E. Wooster Hours: only returners who played sig- despite limited time practicing The Indians have already lost spent four seasons in the club's Bowling Green. 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