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Poor: setting Students goals makes Horowitz stirs up BGSU recognize dreams role come true By Laren Weber models SENIOR REPORTER Laura Collins Dream huge, but start small. REPORTER The first step in achieving Students had the opportu- dreams is setting goals. Goals nity to show appreciation to lead to dreams. And setting people who have impacted goals is the way to get to those their lives yesterday at the dreams, said Gene Poor, profes- Women's Center's seventh sor of Visual Communication annual "Bring Your Favorite apd Technology Education at Prof/Mentor to Lunch," the University. the final event of Women's Poor spoke in the Union History Month. yesterday on the importance Mary Kruegcr. Director of of dreaming and gave students the Women's Center, said pro- advice on how to make their fessors usually don't get any dreams come true as part ol kind of formal feedback from the Last Lecture Series. dieir students outside of the The series, which is in its first end of semester surveys. It year at the University, is a col- gives professors the chance to lection of presentations given learn that they have an impact by student-selected speakers. on someone, she said. The lectures are designed to "The luncheon is a great give the speaker the opportu- opportunity for students to nity to discuss a topic of his say thank you to the people choice as if it were the final who have made a difference in presentation he would ever their lives," Knieger said. give. When it began, the event Poor, who has been at the was originally only for stu- University for 35 years, was dents and professors but was chosen by students to speak later expanded to include based on his knowledge and Da»elam BGNws coaches and mentors as well, reputation of being a great lec- A ROOM DIVIDED: Essayist and conservative activist David Horowitz spoke last night in Olscamp as part of Republican Week. Knieger said. turer. Christine Woodworth, By Audrey Weber "I have to say this is the most greeted by both applause and ple kept intemipting," said Mike University junior Troy Tice REPORTER a doctoral student at the was a former student of Poor's uncivilized college audience I've rejection from those in atten- McQueary, second vice chairman University, brought her and was appreciative of the Students' academic freedom ever seen," said Horowitz, venting dance. This combination of feel- of the College Republicans. professor, Lisa Wfylam, to opportunity to hear him speak was the topic for last night's frustration during his presenta- ings set the tone for the rest of the Horowitz's speech began with the luncheon. Woodworth outside the classroom setting. Republican Week speaker in tion after being repeatedly inter- speech, with constant outbursts his views on academic freedom first met Wylam before "It was a 40-minute speech Olscamp Hall, but the views of rupted by audience members. from the audience. and on the role of the professor in she was a student because that seemed like it was five David Horowitz were drowned After a brief introduction by "I thought it was rude, honestly the classroom. He recently pub- Wylam was the graduate out by hostile hecklers early and College Republican Chairwoman — he never had the opportunity DREAMS, PAGE 2 often. Monika Winkler, Horowitz was to give his speech because peo- HOROWIIZ, PAGE 2 MENTORS, PAGE 2 Online network aids in students' campaigning By Haley Huie are registered with the site joined as a way to share their group. people." advantage of. U- WIRE REPORTER Tommy Ozbolt, a junior in ideas with group members and "I don't feel that it's necessary Brenner said the groups are The Captain also pointed to RALEIGH, N.C. — Candidates political science and philosophy students who were looking at the to get my message out," Waligora effective because of the acces- students who shared the site with are hitting the campaign trail of law, said he and his running- group's profile. said. He is a candidate for stu- sibility of information. their friends as a valuable meth- via thefacebcok.com for the mate Lock Whiteside, a candi- "The group also gave us an dent body treasurer. The groups typically carry a od of campaigning. "If people upcoming North Carolina State date for student body president, idea of how much support we He said he used fliers and link to the official campaign Web Invites their friends ta our group University Student Government were the first set of candidates to had," Ozbolt said, but added it sandwich boards as his primary site, and Brenner said the groups — we hopes they does — then its elections. set up a facebook group for their isn't the most reliable medium campaign resources. allow students to see with whom more attention," he said. The site was conceived by a campaign. because of the number of mem- Waligora said he hopes the their friends are associated. One of the fastest growing Harvard University undergradu- Ozbolt is running for Student bers who join multiple groups. elections results would be based One of the elections' most groups on thefacebook, the ate student, Mark Zuckerberg, Senate president and said he and Both of the other major tick- on qualifications and not on the unorthodox candidates. The "Renew: I-angley-Hinton-Toms" and has seen a growing number his partner "saw how fast the site ets, Quick-Small and Langley- medium in which students are Pirate Captain, has also set up a group saw a boom of 254 mem- ofN.C was growing and saw how many Hinton-Toms, have designed reached. facebook group. bers within the first 24 hours. Will State candidates forming people we could reach bv using similar groups dedicated to their Chris Brenner, a freshman in The "NCSU Pirate Crew" was Langley, a candidate for student groups dedicated to their cam- it." platforms and offer announce- mechanical engineering, recent- set up because the Captain felt body president, said. paigns. The group Ozbolt and ments and links to the groups' ly joined a campaign group on "this is a great way to hae cam- Langley said the groups are a Students across the country Whiteside set up is called "The members. thetacebook. paigning It nay cost us our gold," powerful medium, but the goal have joined thefacebook.com as Big Ticket," is the largest of the Matthew Waligora, a junior in "I never take a second look at he said. isn't to "play a number game a way to connect with students campaign groups and boasts business management, is one of boards in the Brickyard," Brenner The free advertising and pub- with other campaigns, it doesn't with similar interests from their approximately 636 members. the only candidates who hasn't said. 1 le pointed to the site as the licity provides a resource many necessarily reflect the number school and other schools who Ozbolt said they originally formed a facebook campaign "easiest way to get in touch with of the candidates have taken of votes."
JVLTV stars talk about unlikely friendship Matt Manning Shane, a 22-year-old student at with his own demons. He told "chip on his shoulder." REPORTER the University of North Carolina, the audience how he had a minor Darrell then spent much of his Reality television stars-Shane conducted an impromptu sur- stroke after a two-day binge of youth acting out his aggression and Darrell from MTV's Campus vey of those in the audience ask- mixing ephedera with alcohol by fighting those around him. Crawl, shared their stories of ing who believed people were in order to hide from what he It wasn't until he found his love diversity last night in support of bom gay, or that being gay was was. "My father sat me down and for boxing that he was able to Rainbow Dayz, a week of events a choice. told me, 'You're killing yourself,'" focus his agression and, as he highlighting homosexual issues. "I know I was bom gay," Shane Shane said. After the incident, described it, "get that chip off my The Union Ballroom was filled said. "I will always appreciate Shane began to accept that he shoulder." with fans of the show and sup- who 1 am and the gift of sexual could no longer be his own worst At the beginning of their "Road porters of Rainbow Dayz. freedom that I have been given." enemy and that he had to accept Rules" experience, Darrell and MTV's "Road Rules" and "The "I can remember from the time his sexual orientation. Shane got off to a rough start. "I Real World" have put the diversity I was 6 till now that something Darrell, a 25-year-old Oakland didn't mind gay people, jast don't facing the country into the living was wrong with me," Shane said. native said he was beat up con- touch me," Darrell said about his rooms of millions of Americans, He was watching a TV show fea- stantly as a young child tor look- original beliefs about homosexu- especially young Americans. turing a child coming to grips ing different. Darrell said it goes als. Shane and Darrell preached a with his homosexuality, and from back to when a young boy took A dispute erupted between positive message of acceptance. that moment he knew he was a one of his toys, and Darrell did the two cast members early on The key, they said, was that one homosexual, even though he was nothing in his defense. His moth- as Shane slapped Darrell, but had to accept themselves so that only 6. er then, taught him to fight back was resolved shortly after. From Brian McRoDerts BGNews they could accept others around Shane explained how he came if he is ever disrespected. FYom ACCEPTANCE: Shane and Derrel from MTV's "Road Rules" partake in them. out to his family and his battle then on, Darrell said he's had a MTV, PAGE 2 a discussion about homosexuality in the Union last night.
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» 2 Thursday, Match 31.2005 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Professor stresses importance of dreams Indonesia reels from quake By Chris Brummftl was reported off the west coast in the last 24 hours, was cen- massive quake and tsunami. DREAMS, FROM PAGE 1 siring so many that don't haw IHE ASSOCIAIEO PRESS of northern Sumatra, the U.S. tered about 170 miles south of French firefighters from the dreams. Students need to dream GUNUNG SITOU, Indonesia — Geological Survey in Golden, Banda Acch. Residents there agency Firefighters Without minutes long because you jusi out loud because if you can't seem I'irefighters treed a man trapped Colo., said. Ihe quake, which did not feel any shaking The Borders used a car jack to free wan! lo hear more," lice said. them, the dreams just go away, in a crumpled house on remote occurred about 19 miles under- Pacific Tsunami Warning Center the legs of 25-year-old television lire noted thai both, in and he said. Nias island yesterday, 36 hours ground, was in the same region in Honolulu said no tsunami repairman lansen Silalalahi, out of the classroom, Poor has Removing people from their after he was buried in rubble. as Monday night's temblor. warning was issued. who had been pinned between taught him that everyone does fail comfort zones gels them to look As the first foreign military help There were no immediate Residents in Nias island's main a motorbike and a cupboard. at some point in their lives. and achieve outside of die box. arrived officials said an estimat- reports of a tsunami warning town of Gunung Sitoli swarmed As he was lifted out of the "No matter what you are going People surrumb too easily to ed 1,000 people had died in the Ming issued or of any casualties over collapsed buildings, search- rubble of what was once a three- to fail, but you need to take that what is normal, which limits their region's latest large earthquake. or damages. ing frantically for survivors of the story building Silalalahi smiled failure and learn to move on," abftttj to dream huge, Poor said. Later, a magnilude-6.3 quake The quake, which was one country's second catastrophe in i in said "I >o not give up on your But in order lo dream huge, of at least four aftershocks felt three months, after December's QUAKE. PAGE 13 dreams." you haw lo start small and start Yesterday's lecture brought to somewhere Most people arc just University freshman DougStixits' wailing until they get there, but attention dial what there is no "there", you do with your life Poor said. is in your own hands. "One "IMll the trigger and Reactions to Horowitz's speech mixed "Nobody can make experiment ride the bullet," he decisions for you but said. "The people that HOROWITZ, FROM PAGE 1 who feels state schools charge their frustrations with the way troversy and enthusiasm from yourself" Stools said is worth are ihe most success- loo high a tuition for students, he chose to communicate his much of the crowd. "lie motivated us to 1,000 ful ate'now'people," lished a booklet, titled "Students while professors are not in the points. Horowitz has participated in lake steps to enrich IVople can talk all for Academic Freedom," with classrooms enough. "I felt that his discussion was hundreds of interviews, spoken our lives and live your theories. they want about some- the main mission being promot- "Professors may spend 6 hours not focused land] he wanted to at thousands of universities and dreams because they Quit talking thing they're going to ing a goal of intellectual diversity a week in class, eight months out make controversial points," said has been featured on numer- are just going to stay do, but it has no merit on campuses. of the year land | get four months Hadgu Hadgu, a BGSU alumnus. ous television programs such dreams if you don't about it and until they actually take Although he is a conserva- paid vacation," he said. "For "It was more about him making as Crossfire and Nightline. And live them.' do it." action, Poor said tive, I lonnvitz explained that the those concerned about working his points of propaganda than of although his name drew a large A personal mission "(Ine experiment is booklet does have leftist influ- people, maybe they should start him giving a clear view of any- crowd for last night's speech, that Poor has adopt- worth l.(KX) theories," ence. He said he approached a movement on the state univer- thing" some in attendance were ed during his tenure he said. "Quit talking three leftists with an early draft sity campuses to increase their And while the crowd was unaware of his views or impact at the University is GENE POOR. VCT PROF about it and just do of the booklet and removed any- workload in the classroom and diverse with both liberal and in Ihe political world. to encourage stu- it." thing they disagreed with. reduce the tuition for working conservative professors and Stu- "I've never heard of this gen- dents to have dreams. He not And although the tips present- By including both sides in people." dents, some felt that the views of deman and I'm a Republican," Only encourages students to have ed in floor's lecture were valuable, the development of this booklet These views on the lime spent both sides were masked by the said junior John Hembree. "I just dreams, but motivates them to he stressed that if students have Horowitz believes it was made in the classroom by professors constant disruptions. came to get information, good make those dreams a reality. a desire to change iheir lives, the in a fair manner, yet remained was only one part of Horowitz's "Those who disagree should or bad, just to try to help myself "It's Idrcaml something in your best way lo do that is to find a steadfast on his ideas of con- message aboul higher educa- show their better arguments grow." mind 01 heart and that's where it mentor. servatism and the rights of stu- tion. The political views of the instead of being better hecklers," ■ While many felt mixed emo- will stay forever unless you bring "I'm standing in from of you dents. faculty themselves should also said David Sobel, a professor in tions and took away different it to life." he said. because of a professor," fltwrsaid. "You can't gel a good educa- be diverse, he said. the philosophy department here things from the speech, a major It's not an easy task to achieve "Put one in your life and your life tion if they're only telling you "It is important to have con- on campus. goal of the College Republicans a dream. Sometimes the) are will never be the same." half die story," Horowitz said. servatives on your faculty, so that "Ideally I would rather people was fulfilled. hindered because of what floor The secret to success lies in "A professor's responsibility is to you will be challenged on these just let him make his point, then "By bringing David Horowitz, ilevrilx's as the "g
MTV, FROM PAGE 1 "Road Ruler's" opened the night 4 for answering questions from then on die two have been close their anxious fans about the show and are cast members of MTV's with a reception that followed "Inferno II" - where the "Real where a line formed around the 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts. World" cast and the "Road Rules" hall. washer/dryer in 2 bdrms cast face a series of challenges. Shane and Darrell both agreed FREE Internet Access Shane went on to talk about that forming friendships and the portrayls of gays and lesbians meeting different types of people WALK TO CAMPUS! in die media and how it only were the best experiences of the presents the happy side of the show. 1 bdrms starting at $415/Mo plus Utilities gay experience. "Gays are always Although the two have come 2 bdrms starting at $720/Mo plus Utilities happy," Shane said about the new from different backgrounds trend of television shows featur- and have experienced diversity, ing gay men, citing shows such whether it's within themselves or as "Will & Grace," "Queer Eye for through others, they both know tck oul our website it WWVV.M ECCABG.COM the Straight Guy" and "Queer as that they have achieved the status orcalM19-J53-5800 Folk." they have through going through M.III.IHC nil n( Inc. Following the speech, the reality- being themselves. HjfflillZIII-EEil Summer Adventure Travel Now Open! Forrest Creason Golf Course Bowling Green State University
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SONY PSP SELLING WELL, THANKS TO GAMES www.bgnews.com/campus (KRT) — Sony won't have any trouble selling the first million or so I'SP systems, thanks to an impressive first crop of games. A total of 24 titles from Sony and other publishers are gracing the PSP during the so-called "launch window." Most of the games were titles published by Sony itself. CAMPUS Thief nabs personal data from Berkeley system ByKariFisctiefandMattKrupnick had planned to encrypt the "It's been a top priority for a cou- theft Monday. es and contact Information for all homes. Campus officials said KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS computers information, which ple of weeks now," said university "It kind of goes with the the people because some of the Social Security numbers, names University of California, Berkeley was password-protected a few police Capt. Margo Bennett. territory. It's the age we're in. thai records arc three decades old. and other Information belong officials say a laptop computer days after the theft, said campus While the university has not is the age where large quanti- UC has recent experience with inn In about MXMMHI people were stolen from a campus office this spokeswoman Marie Felde. had complaints about identity ties oi data are stored in easfh mass notifications Involving e taken in the September Incident. month contained Social Security Hie laptop apparently was theft or credit fraud, it did not transportable devices," said Mark threat of Identity theft. The state I he computer stolen March numbers and other personal taken from an unlocked Sproul disclose the burglary until ApiH'l. associate director of the mailed notices to 1.1 million 11 contained 98,369 similar identifiers for more than 98,0(10 Hall office during the lunch Monday. To have done so ('.alifornia Alumni Association. Californians in December after records, intituling names and graduate students and alumni. hour, Felde said. One employee earlier would have hindered the "And like small portable items a hacker bleached aUC Berkeley Social Securitj numbers vboul Despite a new policy to add in the university's graduate-divi- investigation, I ride said. of the past, like sunglasses or computer containing their one third of them also Included software security to laptops sion office told police she saw A state law requires prompt portable radios, they are easily personal Information birth dates and addresses, The carrying personal information, a woman walk out with the notification when personal infor- misplaced or absconded with." The state had sent the university has no evidence thai the computer stolen March computer, hut the witness did mation is stolen, buc it allows The university has begun writ- Information to a researcher the computer was stolen for the 11 had no encryption software, not recognize her. delays to protect investigations. ing and e-mailing all of the peo- studying its in l lome Supportive records, or that the records have campus officials said Monday. A university police report listed The California Alumni ple affected it can find, lelde said. Services program, which helps been accessed, according to a University employees the computer's value as $2,429. Association first heard about the The school lacks current address- the sick and elderlv in their written statement
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4 Thursday. March 31,2005 WWW.BGNEWS.COM QUOTErNQITOTE www.bgnews.com/opinion "/ promise you that if she dies, there's going • to be hell to pay... You can bet there will be people who just might lose their jobs after this is over." Anti-abortion activist Randall Terry, warning congressional Republicans to keep up the fight over Terri Schiavo. \l (QriaplHhar) OPINION STAITKDITOIMAI. Rainbow Dayz provides opportunity
last night. Shane and Darrel GET INVOLVED! appeared on "Road Rules organizations like Vision, Popular culture is more time to meet and understand of MTV's "Road Rules" fame Campus Crawl," had an often- students can meet people from and more often promoting students of different visited the University to speak to Rainbow Dayz activities today rocky relationship on the show. different backgrounds and expe- gay-straight relationships, from backgrounds, race and sexual students on their experiences include a Queer Grads reunion However, they overcame their riences and learn from them. Shane and Darrel on" Road Rules" orientations is one of the most on the popular reality television in the Black Swamp Pub from differences to become friends Many straight students at the to "Will and Grace" to television basic and most crucial steps show and queer awareness. 5-7 p.m. and a screening of Shane and Darrel are not University have gay friends, and shows like "Queer as Polk," "The toward this openmindedness. "The Laramie Project" at 7:30 The visit came as a unlike many university students, fortunately, these friendships LWord" and The O.C." So if you find yourself with p.m. in Olscamp Hall 227. part of Rainbow Dayz, a and students at BGSU can learn are accepted and encouraged. Homosexuals are openly some spare time between week-long awareness event much from the experiences of Rainbow Dayz raises awareness received now more than ever, now and tomorrow afternoon, for the U'sbian. Gay, Bisexual, spoke about the two came to the two Road Rulers. for the LGBTA-Q community, and Rainbow Dayz encourages stop and visit some of Vision's Transgender-Queer community understand one another, and BGSU promotes diversity and allows straight students the this openmindedness even more. activities. You could meet your s|X>nsored by Vision. more specifically, how Darrel and tolerance, which is one chance to better understand Openmindedness is one of the next best friend, or at the very Shane, who is gay. and overcame his homophobia. of the main tennets Rainbow a community some might best qualities students can be least, walk away with some Darrel, who is straight, directly The two, who originally Dayz encourages. Thanks to otherwise be ignorant of. endowed with, and taking the understanding.
. .ETTERS TO THE EDITOR PEOPLE VP of Student Affairs' ON THE STREET comments uncalled for Even sadder is that so often • Crawl low if there is smoke. Republican we fail to recognize this, and • Feel all doors before open- What is the best way through our goodwill, collude in ing. to enjoy the recent SIGMA LAMBDA BETA "Maybe we can Week offensive these dangerous and offensive • Go to the nearest exit or FRATERNITY, INC. attacks on civil rights. stairway. beautiful weather? expect our vice to some • Always use an exit stair, not Guest Column president of Student an elevator. I would like to respond to MATTHEW BARBEE • Close as many doors as pos- On March 16, a President's Affairs to do a better GRADUATE STUDENT sible. idd,i\ s leadstOT) 'Different i V Dinner was held for job of challenging views, same first name" [email protected] • Total and immediate evacua- Greek organizations to and staff editorial "Horowitz tion is safest. address concerns among the and supporting tfie visit promotes free speech." Fire safety a Be smart and keep BGSU safe campus' fraternities and student population, Reporter Bridget Tharp nicely by not being apathetic to fire sororities and the Office of rather than using balance! the divergent politi- must-know for hazards. Student Affairs. cal positions of opposed par- k&arfii Instead of lending words of such careless and lies furthermore, Tharp fairly students THOMAS STAAB encouragement and support for offensive labels." reports filmmaker Michael STUDENT SAHR GB0ND0 the entire Greek community, Dr. [email protected] '- Wilson's attempts to provide a Fire safety is a serious SOPHOMORE, VCT Edward G. Whipple, vice Our organization helped counter to Michael Moore and concern, especially on president of Student Affairs, found the Greek Independent positions his talk as a lesson in college campuses. Fires Humor in BG "Go outside and have referred to the organizations list- Board, a fourth Greek the importance of those same can destroy property, disrupt fun between classes" ed at the bottom of the Fall 2004 council, to meet the needs of the multiple perspectives. human lives and pose an News distasteful, Greek grade report as "cancerous University's growing number of However, the end of Tharp's economic burden. A contribut- lumps" and said that "not even multicultural Greek organiza- article and the staff editorial ing cause for campus fires is unprofessional lesus Christ could help them." tions. In two of the last four years, contradict and work against student apathy. Many students As one of the organizations a Sigma Lambda Beta man has ' the balance Tharp nicely set are unaware of the risks a fire I would like to express my ranked near the bottom of the won the prestigious Diamante up. David I lorowitz and Ohio can pose. dissatisfaction with the BG report, we take great offense to Award, which recognizes excel- Senate Bill 24 present dangerous Cooking is the leading cause News in recent weeks. the administrator's comments. lence in the larger Northwest threats to free speech and the of fire injuries on college Maybe it's just because I've The report is published Ohio Latino community. multiple perspectives necessary campuses, closely followed by been reading it more that I've every semester and ranks the Our chapter has even made to a democratic society. This is a careless smoking and arson. been so disgusted by it lately. University's social Greek-letter an impact elsewhere as instru- point that has been well argued In cases where fire fatalities First of all, on March 21st. the organizatioas by each group's mental partners in the founding by the proponents of a recent occurred on college campuses, "People On The Street" ques- RYAN MONYER combined semester grade-point of a chapter at Miami University BGSU Graduate Student Senate alcohol was a factor. There is tion was something to the effect SOPHOMORE, average. Sigma Lambda Beta, Nu of Ohio. Our work continues as letter writing campaign. a strong link between alcohol of "what is the best hangover Beta Chapter indeed had one of we build relations with local Sadly, in your editorial, you and fire deaths. In more than 50 cure?" I had to laugh because GEOGRAPHY the lowest GPAs for Fall 2004. agencies such as Rural encourage us to extend freedom percent of adult fatalities, victims you asked all sophomores that However, is this the sole cri- Opportunities Inc, where we are of expression to a man who "Drinking and play- were under the influence at the question, two of whom I know, terion needed for deeming our striving to serve as mentors for would quash those same time of the fire. Alcohol abuse and 1 am definite they are not 21 ing some cornhole." Latino youth in Northwest Ohio. freedoms. organization a cancerous lump? often impairs judgment and years of age — one of whom is a We do all of this as one of the Also Doubling is the decision Since our chapter's found- hinders evacuation efforts. Resident Advisor. smallest, most ethnically diverse of the (College Republicans to ing in 1997 as the first and Fire safety should be a matter Also, in yesterday's paper, your only Latino-based, multicul- fraternities on campus. pose as a mock PFTA group of concern for all students. What "bad joke" was truly a bad joke. and hand out beef jerky. Animal tural-populated fraternity at the Our chapter has yet to be seems like inconsequential acts The punch line stating "because University, we have been accused of or found rights should not be a partisan can lead to devastating results. you stopped touching yourself successful in academics, responsible for any violations matter. Nor should any person Everything from misuse of at night" was totally unnecessary fl% campus involvement, of Greek or University policy, be mocked for their decision not cooking appliances, overloaded and very inappropriate. community service and leader- unlike some groups who may in eat meat] lowever. this plot to electrical circuits, unattended When things of this nature is ship. All of our alumni members find themselves listed higher on "bring attention" is a erode and candles, smoldering cigarettes, posted in the University paper, it arc successfully employed in the grade report. For Dr. Whipple offensive joke that insults those inpropcrty disposed-of smoking demoralizes the University and their fields and continue to serve to suggest the groups listed at people who care deeply for materials, burning incense or makes it appear as if values are CHRIS MOCK the bottom of the report are animals and those whose stunts such as smoke bombs or not upheld by our University. our organization on the local SOPHOMORE, VCT what gfve Greeks overall a bad dietary, moral and religious fireworks can contribute to The hangover question and international levels. name is narrowly focused and choices prevent them from eat- tragic fires. simply makes it seem as if the "Go outside and toss Today, our brothers remain disrespectful. ing any or all meat products. According to the National Fire University supports underage the football around." active in representing both the Sadly, I came away from Prevention Association, over drinking and /or excessive Latino community and the Although it is possible for an today's BG News convinced that 1,700 fires a year occur in dormi- drinking. University's Greek system. We organization to display a free speech is being tories and residential housing, So I just ask for your staff to be have brothers who are involved continued pattern of destructive undermined by people who causing S2.8 million in damages more sensitive to their readers in the College I eadership behavior and academic failure, cloak their positions in the every year. The property dam- and the University's values and Development Program and the fact that just a year ago our rhetoric of free speech or who age, loss of possessions, injuries adhere to professionalism. the United States Hispanic group GPA was above the overall would rather insult, offend and deaths are serious conse- Leadership Conference. Greek average shows that we and pick fights as means to get quences that cannot be ignored. KRISTINE BROWN Brothers have dedicated their have yet to solidify a pattern that attention than engage in an Knowing the basics of STUDENT service annually to local events warrants such gross informed, thoughtful discussion. surviving a fire is important: [email protected] such as Cinco de Mayo, the generalizations. a Latino Issues Conference, The When the president of the Center for Multicultural and Greek Independent Board la Got something to say? Send your - - Academic Initiatives' Dinner member of an organization Theatre and Latinopalooza. listed much higher on the grade JOHN JOHNSON In the past few years, we've report) wrote Dr. Whipple to opinions, guest columns and letters to SOPHOMORE, MIS had brothers serve with USG, as express how she was offended "Anything but class." editor-in-chief of The Gavel and by his comments, he said his as chairmen of the Latino Issues intent was to "help support the [email protected], or visit us on the Conference. We also led the leadership to work with these charge to place a mural members and chapters that web at http://www.bgnews.com. celebrating Latino culture in the Union's Multicultural Lounge. COMMENTS, PAGE 5
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WWW.BGNEWS.COM OPINION Thursday. March 31.2005 5 Fraternity more than a Homophobia in stereotype COMMENTS, FROM PAGE 4 blood donations don'l quite understand their When the hearts that roles on campus." JENNIFER beat inside us are McBRIDE Telling organizations that weighed and valued, lesus Christ couldn't help them treated like any other consumer is far from being supportive. If good, do our characteristics U-Wire Columnist lesus Christ can do nothing for make them less priceless? The Oregon Daily Emerald us, what can possibly be expect- If I were a supermodel or a University of Oregon ed of our chapters' leaders? rocket scientist, wouldn't it still largest threat group. We've accepted responsibility be the same red pump filling me Even if there are more gay for a semester that produced with oxygen regardless of my people with AIDS than straight grades that were less than social status or race or any other people with AIDS, a disputed desirable and reflective of our skin-deep difference? fart on its own, the Red Cross abilities. Some hearts, however, are and other organizations sift We've taken tremendous apparently worth more than blood through at least three strides to rum the tides and others. Political administrations, different sensitive screening we anticipate celebrating an scared by their own tests An HrV-infected specimen impressive turnaround from last flickering shadows, let innocents will slip through only once in 1.2 semester's numbers. die because of twisted, million rimes. Maybe we can expect our stereotypical assumptions The Red Cross doesn't ask administrators to remember One of the most harmful U.S. about homosexual behavior in "respect for one another" as one policies toward other nations. of the University's core values homosexuals is the U.S. Federal Belgium and parts of Spain before making such broad Drug Administration's ban on take all organs and blood generalizations. Maybe we can Our language is deteriorating homosexuals donating blood donated, yet their rates of AIDS expect our leadership to reflect and organs. There is a shortage infection haw not skyrocketed. the hope and possibility of posi- I'm a word snob. Working off at your door. of blood, especially of rare types The Dutch and the Swiss are also tive growth and development. with words all the time HEIDI Anyway, you get the point. and universal donors. Anyone TOTH reconsidering their policies of Maybe we can expect our vice has made me sensitive to So now I ask, what happened who doubts there is a need banning homosexual donations. president of Student Affairs to what words mean and when U-Wire Columnist to our language? should glance at the mile-long Tlie Hemophilia Foundation do a better job of challenging they are used — or not used I can't really pinpoint lists of people who will lose their opposes the ban, saying that if and supporting the student The University Daily — properly. University of Texas when our language started friends and families to genetic people who had homosexual population, rather than using i'll correct myself in the 10 deteriorate. I'm guessing flaws. sex are allowed to give blood such careless and offensive middle of a conversation, it has something to do with These flaws could be fixed after a five-year deferment, an labels. game? Word.) much to the annoyance of the Cay used to mean happy, Hollywood — popular catch- if we opened the doors to all estimated 62,300 donors would other people involved, and I cheerful and light-hearted. phrases from our favorite TV people willing to give parts of be added to the list of eligible sometimes have to bite my The dictionary still has that shows and movies just innoc- themselves in compassion and candidates. tongue to stop from correcting definition, but now the uously work their way into our mercy. lifting the policy, in their Through the others, which really is not a connotation for gay is some- conversations. (Friends" fans What does it matter if the words, is "crucial to the donor great way to make friends. what less light-hearted and think l>ack; have you ever sto- person who gives that gift is pool." Looking Glass However, I can't help but somewhat more homosexual. len Joey's "1 low you doin'?") homosexual? If each blood donation could notice that so many words Capitalization and "Napoleon Dynamite" has I line is the obvious and save three people, as we are told The Week in Weird News used today have no meaning apostrophes are a thing of the created such a following, it's cliche response of AIDS protec- when we line up for the shot By Mike Pingree whatsoever. They're just filler past. The fast-paced world in basically possible to have an tion. The blood ban was placed and the cookies, then another KB! NFHS — not filler like the "urns" and which we live doesn't leave entire conversation using in the United States around estimated 186,900 lives could be REMEMBER. DON'T DO TOO "uhs" for which your public time for such minor details, so only lines or plirases from the 1977, when HIV was spreading saved if the policy against homo- MUCH AT ONCE speaking teacher counts off, out they go. movie. through the homosexual (as well sexual donors were altered. but filler that has taken the "Sucks" is not something you Popular culture in other as heterosexual) community like It doesn't take a rocket After a tireless effort to raise place of actual real words that ways has worked into our money to build a gymnasium in do with a straw, and "blow" is wildfire and there was a notable scientist to tell you that those have a purpose. not followed by "up a balloon." vocabulary. danger of contamination. lives saved outweigh the his small Knglish village, a man Those meaningless words, saw his dream come true, and Both have a wide variety of Texas is a red state. New Today that threat has lessened, one-in-a-million chance of and (he lack of care put into different meanings, and thus York is a blue state and never and tin bans on homosexual getting fatally sick. was named the first customer of our language, are slowly the brand-new facility. have somewhere lost their the two shall meet. blood donois are already My father's recent health He took a brisk walk on a forcing it into the toilet. actual meaning. Liberals no longer are ridiculous in nature. One problems have made this treadmill and immediately Let's start with the most A bomb is an explosive free-thinking individuals, but homosexual act, no matter what prohibition even more ludicrous dropped dead. ridiculous -- the f-word. You device, but "da bomb" is the are Democrats, and a kind (and the blood donor form in my eyes. If a short-sighted, know, die four-letter one thing to be. conservative is a Republican, is quite vague), disqualifies discriminatory and dehuman- that if you use in front of instead of someone who takes SIR, YOU APPEAR TO BE And when was the last time someone from being a donor. izing policy is the only thing that your mother, she'll wash your you told someone to shut up? things slowly and cautiously It doesn't matter if you separates his life from his death, CONFUSED mouth with soap. while avoiding change. A drunk driver asked a man That used to be a rude way of dabbled, if you did it thirty years I would spend the rest of my life What does it mean? Its telling someone to be quiet, Books, music, acronyms, ago, if you were monogamous, if in pain, wondering "what if?" for directions to the freeway in actual definition is a slang athletes, movie stars, Roseville, Calif., and the man but today it's an expression of you were safe. The mere fact that What if there had been a term for a sexual act, although shock or disbelief. What politicians, your best friend you are who you are makes you donor out there with a good offered to lead him there. But it usually is difficult to figure who likes to make up his own as the drunk was following him, happened? different. heart who was denied the that out from context Our language has taken words — all have contributed Furthermore, non-homo- chance to give blood because his the man called the cops on his I've heard it used as an to the deterioration of the cell phone, and told them he such a turn that throughout sexuals, often less safe as blood personal life made the Reagan adjective, an adverb, a noun, a the last several years, hot Knglish language. donors, are not placed under administration and every was bringing the drunk to the pronoun, a verb, an expletive, And you know what? I'm police station. has meant cool and cool has the same brutal microscope. administration since a little sometimes a nickname. meant hot, while neither mad, and not in the slang I'rostitutes, promiscuous het- uncomfortable? Even as the police approached What exactly is the purpose sense. the drunk to arrest him, he was referred to an actual erosexuals and intravenous dnig The question is: Is it ethical to of this word? Same with s--t. temperature. I'm actually angry about this. users are only deferred from lie about your sexuality on the clueless as to what was It means feces, but that's not Why? Because language is happening. He asked them for Smokin' is a good thing, donating, not banned, despite donor fomis if you know you directions to the freeway. typically how I hear it used. phat is a compliment and what I do. Words are my paint, the fact that their lifestyle don't have AIDS, circumventing Then there's "word." This kru nk — now don't get me language my pallet. choices may be more threaten- the tools of the tormentors to used to be a noun to describe wrong, the word is great. Commas, apostrophes, ing to public peace and lives. give a life-saving gift anyway? ODD, YET SOMEHOW all these little units on this I just haven't quite figured nouns, adjectives and periods BELIEVEABLE 1 Tie ironic twist is that the The point is, no one should page. Now, though, it's some out its purpose. are my tools to create my art. myth that homosexuals are the have to. Children in the Busla district kind of response when Play isn't quite as innocent And they're being prostituted of Uganda have a good excuse main carriers of AIDS has per- If nothing else, the ban someone says something as it used to be, and playing by endless generations of sisted in the face of truth. Only perpetuates the myth that as to why they have been absent good. I think it's an with the girl next door has a Americans. from school so much in recent about 8 percent of the U.S. male homosexuals arc somehow sick affirmation of some kind, but whole new meaning, while And that is not cool. Or hot. gay population is HIV positive. and should be kept separated weeks: Their parents have been I'm not entirely sure. package is no longer Or phat or knink or dope. It's a keeping them home to help (Hey, man, did you see the something the UPS guy drops desecration of my art. The Centers for Disease — an apartheid of organs. fend off bands of marauding Control and Prevention reports Maybe it's time to stop baboons who want to feast on that the infection rate for thinking with our Bibles and the food grown in their gardens. heterosexual females has start thinking with our hearts. increased by the highest degree, Let all hearts be created equal, BUT ITS OUR CAR. HONEST! making heterosexual females the and let them beat strongly. 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FORMER PLAIN DEALER COLUMNIST DIES www.bgnews.com/state •V, (ILEVELAND (AP) —Thomas). Brazaitis, a columnist for The Plain Dealer, died yesterday at his home in Washington at age 64. He was diagnosed six years ago with cancer. Brazaitis wrote a column for more than 20 years, was bureau chief in Washington for 19 years and became the senior Washington editor in 1998. STATE Supreme Court reviews prison law I . By Malia Rulon federal government have similar mining which inmates go to the Jules l.obel, a lawyer for the ■ In response, Ohio devised court since William Saxbe in THF tSSOCIAUC PRtSS prisons, which are intended to 500-bed Ohio Stale Penitentiary nonprofit advocacy group that a new transfer policy, but it 1966, said after his appearance WASHINGTON — Ohio's separate the most dangerous pris- near Youngstown or are cleared to filed a class-action lawsuit has yet to take effect, which that the case was a "wonderful atb mey general told the Supreme oners from oilier inmates. Ohio's so- k'avc the prison. against Ohio in 2001, said the perplexed the justices. "We have challenge" but facing the justices ((luuyiMi'rdaytliatthestateshoukl called "supemiax" prison opened Justices asked to know wliat state does not give inmates somewhat of a moving target," was "pretty overwhelming." not have to go through excessive in 1998 after a deadly Inmate riot kind of information or evidence is enough information to properly lustice Anthony Kennedy said. "I expected to have a little more * l>a|X'rwork or hearings to send five years earlier at the Southern provided to inmates before they contest the decision. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor time to answer questions," said dangerous convicts to its super Ohio Correctional facility in are found to be so dangerous that "The notice that they get is asked what was wrong with the Petro, who appeared star-struck maximum security prison. Lucasville. they must be reclassified as a high- one that sometimes includes new policy. "It doesn't fix the by the experience. Inmates say they deserve a "The government needs to have er security threat and sent to the the reasons and sometimes does problem," Lobel said. He said his decision to argue Chance to prove they do not the capacity to make tlie best pos- supemiax prison. not," said Lobel. representing Petro urged justices to respect the case wasn't connected to his lulling under the extreme sible decision based on a wide vari- "Suppose the charge is thai the Center for Constitutional the discretion of corrections current gubernatorial campaign. lododown. ety of factors," said Ohio Attomn he is a gang leader. Will he Rights. "How is a man supposed officials. "Any lawyer likes to think that llii' high court was asked to General Jim Perm, a Republican get notice that he is being to respond to a vague notice that He said that if the someday they may have an opportunity to appear before ■ approve Ohio's system for transfer- who is running for governor next reclassified Ixxause he is a gang he's a gang leader?" state must meet a more ring inmates into the prison, when1 year. leader?" Justice Ruth Rader The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of burdensome requirement before die court," Petro said. inmates are confined in 90-squarc The case does not ask whether Ginsburg asked. Appeals ruled last year that pris- transferring prisoners, it would "I had the opportunity, and I foot cells for 23 hours a day. sub- super maximum-security prisons Pelro said that while Ohio's oners are entitled to hearings, make it difficult to neutralize decided to take it, in great part |ected to strip searches and given male the Constitution's ban on policy calls for prisoners to be with witnesses, before being the threats posed by dangerous because 20 years from now, I can limited access to telephones and cruel and unusual punishment. At given 48-hour notice and some assigned to the prison. A lower inmates. tell my grandchildren." personal items. issue is whether the state has a evidence, the "notice is very court also called for a more for- Petro, the first Ohio attorney The case is Wilkinson v. Austin, At least 32 states and the constitutional process for deter- general inks nature." mal transfer process. general to argue before the high 04-495.
i Pet store challenges city's spay, neuter law The law says stores City council adopted unfairly singles it out. I he residents whose animals have the Humane Society of the the Petland case is resolved the unorthodox approach company challenged the litters do not face the same United States, praised the city in Athens County Municipal are responsible if sold to try to reduce the 3,000 ordinance in a lawsuit hied requirements. for an approach she called Court, said Lisa Eliason, city pets are not neutered. unwanted cats and dogs earlier this month, arguing City officials have progressive. prosecutor and assistant law the animal shelter kills each it is a discriminatory and argued Ohio University Petland, which opened its director. year. Similar laws across the unconstitutional restraint of students contribute to the Athens store last spring, has When the ordinance passed IKE ASSOCIilED PRESS country typically hold buyers commerce. unwanted pet population by tried to comply with the last June, Petland was open Mill MS. Ohio — A pet store responsible if they do not spay In Athens, breeders who live abandoning dogs and cats ordinance, spokeswom- about a month, but the chain is protesting a city law or neuter their animals. outside the city and pet stores when they leave the campus an Debbie May said. Pet timing was just a coincidence, that holds sellers responsible if Chillicothe-based Petland face a $100 fine if they cannot in Athens, about 65 miles purchasers receive a voucher Councilman Jim Sands said. s- customers don't spay or operates the only pet shop prove that the buyers later had southeast of Columbus. for free sterilization from a "Petland might have been neuter their pets. in Athens and argues the law the animals sterilized. Local Pet-welfare organizations Chillicothe veterinarian. the catalyst," he said. "But we pushed for the law. Stephanie The city is holding off very carefully did not consider Strain, spokeswoman for enforcement of the law until Petland by itself."
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FEDERAL COURT: KEEP HANDS OFF SCHIAVO www.bgncws.com/nation PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (AP) —An appeals court raised a flicker of hope for the parents of Terri Schiavo, but snuffed it yesterday by firmly declining to intervene in the grueling legal battle. "Any further action by our court or the district court would be improper," the 1 lth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals wrote. MOTON 'Minutemerf to hit border tomorrow Volunteers patrol for would-be illegal immigrants, but make border agents nervous By Arthur H.Rotste«i attract anti-immigrant racists and anybody, citizen or law IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS vigilantes looking to confront ille- enforcement .dike, if they were TOMBSTONE Ariz. — Hundreds gal immigrants. At least one white confronted and felt like their cargo of volunteers, some of them supremacist grouphas mentioned was in jeopardy." he said. armed, are expected to take up the project on its Web site. The project's organizers positions along the Mexican "They are domes- gave assurances the border tomorrow and begin tic terrorists that "They are volunteers will be patrolling for illegal immigrants. represent a danger closely monitored. Organizers of the Minuteman to the country and domestic "Kit getMu.i situation Project said the civilian volunteers, could promote a terrorists where someone's life is many of whom were recruited majorborderconflict in danger," said David over the Internet, will meet first that will have serious that I lelppler, Minuteman for a rally in this one-time silver ramifications and represent a security coordinator, "I mining town, then fan out across consequences," said will end the project." 23 miles of the San Pedro Valley to Annando Navarro. danger to Project organizers watch the border for a month and a University of the country said they expect 800 to report sightings of illegal activity California-Riverside 1,000 volunteers. How to Border I 'an i >l agents. political science and could many might actually Minuteman field operations professor and promote show is unclean similar director Chris Simcox described coordinator of the efforts in the past few the project as "the nation's largest National Alliance a major years flopped. One of neighborhood watch group" and for Human Rights, border them drew only about a said one of the goals is to make made up mostly of half-dozen people. die public aware of how porous Hispanic activists. conflict..." Yesterday, the the border is. Michael Nicley, I lomeland Security Paul Conner* AP Photo Km Gilchrist, a retired chief of the U.S. Department A MODEL FOR A MINUTEMEN Michael King, a member of American Border Patrol, a citizen watchdog group accountant from AlisoViejo, Calif., Border Patrol's ARMANDO NAVARRO. announced that that posts images from the U S.-Mexico border to draw attention to illegal immigration, rides along the U.S.- who organized the project, said Tucson sector, said POLITICAL SCIENTIST it is assigning 534 Mexico border, in February, near Cochise County. Ariz. A new program will add more citizens, some armed. that some volunteers will carry the volunteers arc additional agents to the handguns, which is allowed "not the kind of help the Border porous Arizona border to help under Arizona law, but are being Patrol is asking for." keep out potential terrorists and crossed Into the country at die Tombstone Mayor AtulriT DC city cleric said the more attention instructed to avoid confrontation, Cochise County Sheriff Larry illegal immigrants. Arizona border. loutiu'tt thinks of the volunteers drawn to Illegal immigration, the even if shot at. Dever said he fears immigrant The 370-mile Arizona border Some people in diis town as tourists and said they could bener. Law enforcement officials smugglers might open fire on die is considered the most vulner- nearly 30 miles north of the boost the local economy "The vast majority of the and human rights advocates arc volunteers. able stretch of the 2,000-mile Mexican border, best known as ho met five or six of them, people feel that the feds should worried about the potential for "1 wouldn't anticipate that southern border. Of the 1.1 million the site of die 1HH1 shootout at the the) havenl been too bad so lie dealing more aggressively with bloodshed. people of that persuasion would illegal immigrants caught by the OK Corral, are eagerly awaiting far," he said. the problem," she said. "There's a Critics contend the project may act or react any differently to Border Patrol last year, 51 percent the volunteers'arrival. Marilynn Slade. Tombstone's huge, huge try down here. World's top auto Jury frowns on racist firings District attorney they concluded the Brings were FIGHTING FOR YOUR RIGHT manufacturer to racially motivated. fired 53 employees, The law bars the mass firing The Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and Age replaced with blacks. of a specific group, even if the Discrimination in Employment act ban certain types of discrimination build fuel cell cars intent is to create diversity. in hiring, firing and other employment-related decisions. One of Louisiana's most Shell subsidiary will Forest, Calif, would provide By Adam Nossiler prominent black politicians, The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is in charge of facilities for GM to store and THE ASSOCIATED PRESS lordan was U.S. attorney before enforcing the acts. The commission's Web site contains more also build fueling maintain fuel cells. NEW ORLEANS — New getting elected district attorney. information on what employers can and can't do. stations in large cities. Rather than gasoline, fuel Orleans' first black district As the chief federal prosecu- cell vehicles nin on the energy attorney discriminated against tor in New Orleans, he won a www.eeoc.gov/ By Ken Thomas produced when hydrogen and 43 whites when he fired them corruption conviction against IKE ASSOCIAItO PRESS oxygen are mixed. en masse and replaced them former Gov, Edwin Edwards in The only by-product of a fuel with blacks upon taking office 2000 for taking payoffs in return investigators, clerks, whites sued him, and the federal WASHINGTON — General cell is water. in 2003, a federal jury decided for rivcrboat licenses. child-support enforcement Equal Employment Opportunity Motors Corp. and the U.S. The technology has been yesterday. The jury awarded Eight days after taking office, workers and the like — and Commission later made a Department of Energy have used in experimental vehicles the employees hundreds of lordan fired 53 of 77 white replaced ibeni with blacks. preliminary finding that lordan signed a five-year, $88 million and as a power supply for some thousandsof dollars in back pay Months later, most of the had been racially hi.isril. deal to build a fleet of 40 buildings. and damages. hydrogen fuel vehicles, the President Bush has pushed a The jury — made up of automaker said yesterday. $1.7 billion research program to eight whites and two blacks — GM will spend $44 million on develop hydrogen as America's returned the unanimous verdict fuel cell vehicle demonstration next energy source. in the third day of deliberations fleets in Washington. New York Within two decades, Bush in the racial discrimination case California and Michigan. The predicted, Americans will against District Attorney Eddie Energy Department will also drive cars operated by lordan. Editor Applications provide $44 million in a deal set hydrogen-powered fuel cells. Ionian has acknowledged he to expire in September, 2009. Most major automakers are wanted to make the office more GM, the world's largest developing fuel cells but say the reflective of the city's racial Now being accepted by the University Board of automaker, also announced cost of the vehicles and a lack makeup, but he denied he fired that Shell Hydrogen LLC will of fueling stations make them whites just because they are Student Publications for the following positions: set up five hydrogen refueling unmarketable at dius time. white. stations in Washington, New GM's announcement coincid- In fact, he said, he did not York California and along the ed with the National Hydrogen know the race of the people Eastern seaboard Association's annual conference fired. 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www.bEnews.com/world GUNMEN FIRE AT ABBAS' HEADQUARTERS RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian militants fired yesterday at Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas' West Bank headquarters while he was in the compound, later, the 15 gunmen went on a shooting rampage throughout the city of Ramallah, damaging several restaurants and forcing shops to close. WORLD First lady: Educate Afghan women
She wore an Afghan scarf on her Mrs. Bush's trip, kept secret sity where she met with about 15 By Deb Riechmann shoulders as shemet with teachers until the last minute for security female teacher trainees seated !H£ «SSOCI*H0 PRESS and talked with I lamid Karzai, the reasons, was timed to coincide on a red carpet in a room where KABUL Afghanistan — Inspired presidentofAfghanistan.Stopping with a meeting in Kabul of the a bookshelf held a well-worn by Afghan women who have at a bakery, Mrs. Bush filled a U.S.-Afghan Women's Council. math manual in Dari as well boldly shed their burqas after box with cookies and paid one The group, formed in 2002, as books in English, including years of Taliban repression. Laura dollar. "Good deal," she said. promotes private-public a leam-to-read version of "The Bush urged more educational She paused outside the shop to partnerships between U.S. and Three Bears." The women who opportunities and greater rights talk with three young children Afghan institutions to help met with Mrs. Bush won head for women yesterday in this positioned to receive gifts from Afghan women gain the skills scarves; one woman kept hers war-wrecked nation. Mrs. Bush, who gave them a and education deprived them . u oi it id her face so only her eyes Under heavy security, Mrs. kaleidoscope and a bookmark. during the years of the Taliban. peeked through. Bush spent just six hours on the "This matters much more The first lady's stops sought to "I was a teacher. I taught ground after flying nearly halfway than hundreds of millions of put a positive spin on conditions elementary school," Mrs, around the world. U.S. troops dollars," Karzai said of Mrs. Bush's in Afghanistan where millions of Bush told them. "I know how manned M-60 rifles at either end visit, although the fragile democ- women and girts have returned important teaching is. I know of four helicopters that flew the racy is heavily dependent on to work and school since the how rewarding it is as well. Good first lady and her entourage to international aid. Taliban was ousted. Equality luck to all of you." Kabul University. In remarks to U.S. troops after before the law is embedded in She also held a round-table "We arc only a few yean dining with them at Bagram a new constitution, and some discussion with students and removed from the rule of die Air Base, Mrs. Bush told them, women have abandoned the teachers. "Being illiterate is like terrorists, when women were "Millions of Americans are head-to-toe public veiling that being blind," village teacher denied education and every basic thinking of you and praying for was mandatory under the tough Treena Abdul Momen told her. human right." Mrs. Bush said at you every single day and one Islamist regime. President Bush said his wife a teacher training institute. "That of them is your commander in Her plane landed on a called him before she left Kabul tyranny has been replaced by a chief." she said. She said her day pockmarked airstrip, situated and described her stop at the young democracy and the power of meetings with Afghans found between ranges of snow capped teachers' college. The president of freedom is on display across great appreciation for U.S. efforts. Hindu Kush mountains at said Afghans are setting an exam - Afghanistan." "Thanks to you, millions of little nearby Bagram Air Base pie of the benefits of freedom. "We must be mindful though, girls are going to school in this where Mrs. Bush visited with "Think about a society that that democracy is more than country" she said. U.S. troops. Three years after has gone from a Taliban-domi- just elections. The survival of a Mrs. Bush is not the first first driving out the Taliban for nated society — where if you free society ultimately depends lady to venture into a potentially harboring Osama bin laden and were a woman who spoke your on the participation of all if- citi- dangerous region. In 1969, Pat his al-Qaida network, the U.S. mind, you were taken to a public zens, both men and women," she Nixon went to Vietnam to visit a military hasabout 17,000 soldiers square and whipped — to a free said. "This is possible if institu- hospital and visit with U.S. troops. in Afghanistan and operates air society in which women are now tions like this exist to give women And during World War II, Kleanor bases at Bagram, Kandahar in being trained to be able to follow the basic tools they need to Roosevelt, a Red Cross represen- the south and Jalalabad in the their hearts and teach," he said Charles Dharapak AP Photo contribute fully to society — and tative, secretly flew across the east. during a visit to Cedar Rapids, SAYING HELLO: First lady Laura Bush talks with an unidentified Afghan the most critical tool of all is an Atlantic, shocking Irish farmers Mrs. Bush's helicopter landed Iowa. "That's the difference entrepreneur in Kabul, Afghanistan. Mrs. Bush met with grant recipients education." when she landed in their fields. in a dusty field at the univer- between tyranny and freedom." trom the Afghan Women's Business Council's Artemis Program. Jewish settler pitches non-violent proposal
A lawmaker suggests all of us can enter this struggle The site — known to Jews legislative obstacle to the with clean hands, and that it will as die Temple Mount and to withdrawal, passing the state Jewish settlers should be limited to what can be done Muslims as llaram as-Sharil. or budget by a 58-36 vote and sav- give up their weapons. democratically,'' Eitam told Israel Noble Sanctuary — is revered in ing Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Army Radio. both religions. Ihe government from collapse. Many Jewish "We will ask sit*1 is the niosi sensi- Sharon's victory did not carry By Peter Erav settlers in Gaza and tive spot in die Israeli- over into yesterday. Sharon THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the West Bank are the settler Palestinian conflict. wanted to appoint three new JERUSALEM — Jewish settlers armed, and settler community A Palestinian Cabinet ministers but had to should hand over their weapons leaders have warned militant warned withdraw the proposal when it before the planned Gaza with- that extremists could to freely give yesterday that he became clear that the parliament drawal this summer to prevent be planning to fire up their and his band of gun- would turn it down. any chance of bloody confronta- on authorities during men would stop I lad his budget not passed by tions widi Israeli troops over the the wididrawal. set to weapons observing a truce today, Sharon would have had dismantling of settlements, a set- begin this summer. several days with Israel if the rally to resign, undermining prospects tler leader said yesterday. Both Eitam and was held. The mili- for the withdrawal. The proposal by ultrana- Ueberman said they before the tant, who identified With the last hurdle cleared, tionalist lawmaker Effie Eitam hoped to negotiate evacuation.' himself only as Abu fears are growing that some marked the first time a settler an agreement on Yousef, his nom de settlers could resort to violence to leader acknowledged the poten- banning weapons EFFIE EITAM, guerre, leads a local thwart the evacuation set for luly. tial for violence among settlers with the Israeli police SETTLER LEADER Gaza branch of the Ueberman, head of the Yesha during the withdrawal. Eitam and minister. Al Aqsa Martyrs' Settlers' Council, said settlers another prominent setder, Bcntsi Also yesterday, Jerusalem Brigades, a violent group widi ties should store their weapons at Ueberman, said troops should Police Chief Han F-'ranco said to the Palestinians ruling Fatah home, instead of carrying diem also be barred from carrying he would prevent withdrawal movement. I le spoke at a news when troops arrive to remove firearms at the time. opponents from holding an April conference wearing a mask and them from their homes. "Then we will also ask the 10 rally at a disputed Jerusalem carrying an assault rifle. "How to do this? Iliis can be Baz Ratner AP Photo settler community to freely give holy site. Franco told Israel Radio The debate over weap- decided through discussions A NORMAL DAY: An armed Jewish settler rides his bicycle in the Jewish up their weapons several days the protesters posed a security ons came a day after Israel's with the security authorities," he settlement of Neve Dekalim in the Gaza Strip yesterday. before the (evacuationl so that risk. parliament removed the last said. W % tyM
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BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY But the Falcons did make some improvements. After shooting 314 and 325 in their first two rounds, they finished the tournament out with a 308 in the final round. luniors Heath Ziglar (79-78- SOFTBALL Michigan 78) and Chris Leake (75-82-78) each finished lied for 43rd place for the Falcons and had the best pitching scores on the team. The Kalconsareset tocompete shows why next weekend al the Marshall BG dominated by UM Invitational in Hunlington, W.V. By Adam Hritzak tfsNo.l SPORTS REPORTED The Bowling Green Softball By Kevin Shields SPORTS REPORTER team was held to one-hit and March allowed three home runs as they When your team is facing three lost to Michigan, the nation's pitchers that have an ERA of top-ranked team, 6-0 yesterday. less than 1.00, you know you're Madness BG (10-17) was unableto match going to have trouble. the power of the Wolverines, who That's exactly what pools crazy won for the 32nd consecutive happened on Wednesday time this season as they improved afternoon for the Falcons to 32-Ion the year. as they faced the toughest as usual Nicole Motycka, Lorityn Wilson pitching staff they may see all and Jennie Ritter, who all have season, and struggled at the earned run averages under 1.00, plate getting only a single hit By Jessica Ameling on the afternoon. SPOflTS HEP0R1ER combined to pitch seven score- less innings for the Wolverines Nicole Motycka, who came With the NCAA basketball while totaling eight strikeouts. into the game with an ERA tournamenl in full swing, "Their ball just moves of 0.98, got the Stan and gave many University students are probably better than any pitcher up a single to Gina Rango in participating in a competition of we've seen so far," Falcons head the first with two outs, but their own—NCAA bracket pools coach Leigh-Ross Shaw said of would recover to pitch three A survey conducted by the Motycka, Wilson and Ritter. scoreless innings and record a NOVA last year estimated over 10 "I think (we) were swinging Ashley Kunt; BCNews strikeout.The Falcons wouldn't percent of Americans participat- at bad pitches, and we weren't NOT QUITE: Bowling Green's Angie Ortiz gets the throw that beats Michigan's Michelle Motyka at second see another hit on the after- ed in a "March Madness" pool, noon as only a walk and error having good at bats. When we base yesterday at the BGSU Softball Field. But it was No. I Michigan that won the game 6-0. according to a press release from are at practice, we have the same would get them to base for the BetWWTS.com kind of pitching coming in and Vrabel kept BG in the game two-run home run from remainder of the game. With all of the popularity the Falcons, notching her eighth they're a little more relaxed, but complete game of the year, until the seventh when the Samantha Findlay to up UM's The fourth and fifth innings surrounding brackets, one might we really did panic at the plate." of work belonged to torilyn ask if the pools are popular due allowing all six runs on 12 hits. Wolverines struck big on a solo Liz Vrabel went the distance for She also struck out five batters. shot from Tiffany Haas and SOFTBALL, PAGE 11 Wilson (0.27 ERA) who got to the tournament, or if in fact the win for two innings of the tournament is so popular scoreless relief recording a because of the pools strikeout before Jennie Ritter sine the Cinderella stories, (0.76 ERA), a first-team All-Big buzzer beaters and upsets add Ten pitcher from a year ago to the Madness, but what really came in to finish offMichigan's makes the NCAA tournament Cleveland gets a 1,000-yard rusher 18th shutout on the season. popular with millions is the "I liked the composure and betting surrounding the games," By loe Milicia tailback next season. a team that once featured one has been a major disappoint- demeanor of our pitching THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ment because of off-the-field said Stuart Doyle, wagering . It remains to be seen, however, of the greatest mnning backs of staff," Michigan head coach director of BetWWTS.com. Reuben Droughns gives the whether Droughns is a breakout all time in Jim Brown, could go problems. Carol Hutchins told Rich Students at the University Browns something they haven't star or just the latest in a string through such a drought. Droughns' arrival will likely mean the end of Green's troubled Marion, the softball contact participate in bracket pools for had in 20 years — a 1,000-yard of backs to reach 1,000 yards The 1,000-yard mark isn't even for Michigan. "It's not easy a variety of reasons including rusher. behind the Denver line. Since the achievement it used to be. three-year run in Cleveland. The knowing you're only going to money, fun, gambling, adding Cleveland acquired Droughns 1995 Terrell Davis, Olandis Gary', Eighteen running backs accom- Browns gave the former first- throw so many innings, but interest, excitement and sus- from Denver in exchange for Mike Anderson, Clinton Portis plished it last season with 10 round draft pick permission to seek a trade, but he's been they handled themselves pense to the tournament; and of defensive linemen Ebenezer and Droughns have all topped of those backs surpassing 1,200 well." course bragging rights. Ekuban and Michael Myers in a 1,000 yards. yards. unable to come up with one, Ritter especially handled "The tournament itself is Bade completed yesterday after The Browns haven't had a run- The lack of a 1,000-yard rush- and could be released. herself well as she came in exciting, and filling out a bracket the players passed physicals. ning back surpass 1,000 yards er could be partly blamed on the Droughns will compete with for the final two innings and gets one personally involved," A former backup fullback, since Kevin Mack and lamest woeful offensive lines Cleveland Lee Suggs in training camp for the starting job. Suggs per- struck out all six batters she BGSU freshman Jeff Battiste said. Droughns came out of nowhere Byner both did it in 1985. William has had since returning to the faced. She now has 471 career "People like a reason to gamble last year with 1,240 yards rushing Green came the closest in recent league in 1999. Their running formed well behind a makeshift strikeouts which puts her third or compete in some way." after injuries to Quentin Griffin years with 887 yards in his 2002 backs haven't panned out cither. offensive line late last season, on the all-time Wolverine list. "It makes the tournament and Tatum Bell. Droughns pur- rookie season. lame] White, James Jackson rushing for 100 yards in three moreexciting, and you care about sued a trade because he wasn't It's hard to fathom how a cold- and Travis Prentice ranged from straight games, but his health every game instead of just one envisioned as Denver's starting weather team like the Browns, mediocre to busts and Green has been an issue. PITCHING, PAGE 11 particular team," BGSU sopho- more Lindsay Berry added. On average, students pay about $5 to fill out a bracket, MEN'S RUGBY although prices range from $2 to S10. The prize is normally either a percentage of the entrance fee money or all of the money. BG rolls over Detroit and Battle Creek Some pools give a small prize for second and third place. Students don't have to look too By lames Kuper that we had to keep the ball in OUESt REPORTER hard to find pools as they get tight and out of the hands of BG's in brackets organized by their Despite several personnel backs," IX'troit captain and BG boyfriends, dads, friends, changes and battling a stiff wind grad Todd Porinsky said. "We'd classmates, friend's brothers, and a sloppy field for the second bust our butt to get down to co-workers and neighbors. week in a row, the Bowling Green Uieir goal line and one turnover Students who don't participate rugby team crafted yet another later we're on the losing end of in the tournament usually cite pair of victories over two senior a 90 yard footrace and it's seven lack of interest, money or time as men's teams early Monday points to BG." the reason. evening. Porinsky, now a Secret Service "I don't want to spend my The Falcons defeated Detroit, agent in Detroit, scored all of precious money," BGSU junior another team loaded with BG Detroit's points with three tries Danielle Tanner said. "I enjoy grads, 32-17 and the Battle Creek and a conversion. just watching games and not Griffons 27-15. BG's rookie side "I guess you could say that worrying about brackets." took the club's first loss of the BG did all the scoring today," The method of picking season coming in on the short he said. winning teams in their brackets is end of a 14-7 score against Pietrangelo opened the like an art form to some students, Detroit's rookies. floodgates on the outside by a homework assignment to "I'm proud of how the guys taking one of Farrcll's poached others and one big guessing handled not only the opposition, balls down the sideline for a game to many. but also all the intangibles this try in a scenario that would be A lot of students rely on their weekend," BG head coach Roger repeated three more times. own knowledge, but other Mazzarella said. "We took on a Pietrangelo then assisted on methods include guessing, stats, bigger, heavier team on slop for a center Ian Gagnon's try, again Vegas spreads, newspapers, cool field and out-hustled them." with a poached ball. Gagnon uniforms, favorite teams, favorite "General Nathan Bedford then returned the favor by Photo Provided mascots, the schools teams play, Forrest said battles are won by feeding center Jake Puhl who OUT OF MY WAY: Bowling Green's Andy Hughes breaks a tackle on his way to his second try Monday. Hughes records, rank and history as a who gets there 'firstest with die proceeded to pin ball his way and the Falcons took down Detroit and Battle Creek in Michigan. good or bad team. mostest," he added. "Any Detroit through most of the Cobra One thing that most students player with the ball never went defense before touching down a tougher nut to crack as the line for a pair of tries, as did will take on the University of more than a couple yards before under the posts. Falcons beat the Griffons 27-15. center Ben Fledderjohann. Pittsburgh Panthers, a team agree on is that luck plays an Hanker Rich Mines tallied a solo rapidly developing to be a thorn enormous factor in winning a being smothered with btown Wing Dave Demings closed "We did our best to shut BG off on the outside but they are a try and fly half Boyd Davis only in the Falcon's side pool. and orange jerseys." out the last of BG's tries In Detroit's attempt to play a ball classic fashion — a poached ball good enough team to exploit the managed to convert one his five "They're mobile, they're quick "Luck overpowers! My aunt holes that creates elsewhere," BC conversion attempts. and they have set their sights has won twice and chose by control offense against BG failed by Farrell, the ball swung wide miserably. The Cobras might and a no contest footrace into coach Al Houser said. The Falcons' rookies dropped on beating us as the key to a colors and by friends at the With the Griffons flooding their match to their Detroit successful season," Mazzarella schools," BGSU PSEOP student recycle possession 10 straight the end zone. Fly half Derek Imes times only to watch helplessly continued his match towards the outside with defenders, counterparts Wing Scott Wallace said. "The last few matches have lacquie Desmond said. the falcons turned to a smash scored BG's only try and fly half been decided by just a few points Battiste agreed, saying, as flankers Brian Farrell and Art a third straight one hundred Pietrangelo poached the ball point season as he booted three mouth offense that rammed the Mike Norton converted. and I'm sure they coming up "The majority is luck. The only ball up the middle. The Falcons, now 10-1, will here loaded for bear." knowledge is not necessarily and flung it to one of the Falcons conversions, a penalty field goal fleet backs. and a rare drop kicked goal. Senior prop Andy Hughes host their first home match Game time Is 2 p.m. at BG's bulled his way over the goal of the season on Saturday. BG College Park Rugby Field. POOLS. PAGE 11 "1 warned our coach all week Battle Creek proved to be
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i—iirtii fsm/^^m WWW.BGNEWS.COM SPOKTS Thursday, March 31.200511 Bracket trend One school, two Final Four dreams continues By Larry Lage growth online IKE ASSOCIAIED PRESS Rob Dare and his friends POOLS, FROM PAGE 10 crowded around a TV screaming as Michigan Stale competed tor having insight, but avoiding a spot in the Final Four. Stupid picks." The students weren't watching A rapidly-growing trend in the men's team, however. For the filling out brackets is to do so first time, Dare and his buddies online. Although a lot of BGSU were tuned in lo cheer on the •.indents still fill out their brackets Spartan women. the old-fashioned way with a pen Michigan State will have its and paper, some are converting men's and women's teams in to the online version. the Final Four this weekend and Web sites such as epsn.com Dare, as much as it surprises and yahoo.com offer free online him, will be interested in both brackets for basketball lovers to games. try. "Everybody follows the men ESPN's site allows users to around here, but now people create up to five brackets are jumping on the women's Millions of brackets were creat- bandwagon, me included," the ed this year in an effort to win the sophomore said yesterday. "I grand prize of $10,000 and a 32" was really impressed with them HDTV Users can log onto their against Stanford. Me and my account throughout die tourna- friends couldn't believe how ment and view how their bracket good they could shoot. Maybe stacks up against everyone else's. we should've started following A popular feature of ESPN's site them eariicr." is the option to create a bracket Michigan State has gone in a public or private group. Each hoops crazy, a fact that could be group can have up to 100 entries. seen and heard on and around Anyone can enter their bracket campus. in a public group, but to be in a Merchandise was hawked private group, one needs to have on street corners under that group's password. makeshift tents, and congratula- A reason people create Kevin W Fowler APFHoto private groups is to let ESPN do tory messages could be seen on THE STATE OF BASKETBALL: A billboard truck sits next to the plane that took the Michigan State men's basketball team to St. Louis last night the busywork of adding up die businesses' marquees. from East Lansing. The Spartans will play in the NCAA Final Four Saturday and the women will play in the women's Final Four Sunday. A green and white Spartans points after each game and deter- blanket attached lo a Hag pole planned before each game." championships in the same realize we all sweat the same, we Breslin this weekend so fans mining the winner of the pool. flapped in the wind in the back Simon will watch the men season. all bleed green and it says 'State' can watch the games on the Regardless of how students of a pickup truck on the eastern play North Carolina on Saturday Michigan State coach Tom on both of our jerseys," oversized monitors above the choose to fill out their brackets, edge of campus. in St. Louis, then travel 250 miles Izzo said superior facilities, Though the women are a most agree it is an activity that court for free. anyone can try. As if a partly cloudy. 70-degree to Indianapolis for the women's successful recruiting and top-seeded learn and the men The College Store, a local store day wasn't enough lo create a game against Tennessee on support from the administration are a fifth-seeded squad, both specializing In Michigan Slate They offered some advice for buzz in the winter-weary col- Sunday. likely helped each school pull off have had to scramble to win paraphernalia, is hoping soon any of the novices who may want lege town, two Final Four-bound If both Michigan State the accomplishment. some games en route to the to have available for sale "This to get In on the action in next basketball teams provided an learns pull off upsets. Simon At Michigan Slate, the head Final Four. Dance Is For Couples Only" year's pools. extra boost of excitement. will lie back in St. Louis on coaches of both basketball The men beal Kentucky in T-shirts featuring both teams. BGSU juniorlonathonGudaitis For the past two weeks, Monday for the men's national programs are close and the double overtime on Sunday in If such a shirt was on the offered the practical advice to "be Michigan Slate president Lou championship before wrapping players are, loo. a regional final, and the women racks yesterday, Ronda Rokram familiar with some of die teams Anna Simon has crisscrossed the up her whirlwind tour Tuesday Izzo said he spoke with wom- escaped the second round would've bought it. so you can predict upsets better." country to give equal time to the night in Indianapolis for the en's coach loanne I! Metallic with a 61-59 win over Southern "I'll be back." said Hokrarn, 49, I lowever, odier students don't Spartans in both the men's and women's title game. yesterday afternoon, a day after California. ofEast Lansing. think so much work should be women's NCAA tournaments. lust six schools have sent both he gathered his players to watch Both will face traditional Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who involved. There's no rest for Simon now. men's and women's teams to the her team topple Stanford. powerhouses in the Final Four: attended the Stanford game, BGSU senior Aaron I uras said "It's a great problem to have," Final lour, but the feat has now When the women clinched North Carolina for the men and plans lo travel to both the to "go with your gut." Simon said in interview with The happened four years in a row. a share of the Big Ten title last Tennessee for the women. men's and women's games this "Don't pay attention to die Associated Press a few minutes Georgia was the first to do it, month at the Breslin Center, an Michigan State's women had weekend with her 15-year-old experts,'" was BGSU freshman after the women's team beal in 1983, and Duke followed in arena both learns share, some nol advanced past the second daughter Kate. Chelsea Obrock's advice. "Flip a coin," BGSU Stanford on Tuesday night. "It's 1999 before Oklahoma, Texas, players from the men's team round before this season while "The unparalleled sense of going to be a little easier on me Connecticut and now Michigan rushed the court alongside other the men have won two national pride over the MSU Spartans sophomore Chelsea Snyder said. this weekend because the sites State had two teams advance to fans. championships and arc going to is permeating the entire state," Or just "have good karma," will be closer together, and the the semifinals from 2002-05. "That was an amazing, special the Final Four for the fourth time (iranliolm said. "The nation BGSU sophomore Daniel Myers games don't conflict. Last year, the Huskies were moment for our program and in seven years — one more trip suggested. has an opportunity lo see the Who knows? Enough of that "I can't wait to get to the pep the first to have both men's and this community when the guys than any other team since 199!). character of our student- rallies and other events we have women's teams win national did that." McCallie said. "They Michigan Stale will open athletes, our coaches." good karma might jusl put a little extra cash in someone's pocket, or, more importandy, bragging rights good until next March. In the words of BGSU junior Brandon Drake, "try it, you jusl Michigan hitters flex Michigan pitchers drive might win." muscles in UM win Falcons crazy in 6-0 loss SOFTBALL, FROM PAGE 10 by 1 laas, but that would be as far as any Falcons baserunner would WHAtC lead to six. advance in the game. PITCHING. FROM PAGE 10 as they swung at had pilches all the Falcons, keeping the game "I think at the end (of the game), Motycka helped provide run afternoon and al limes strug- 3-0 going into the final inning YOUK their hitters just started getting a support for herself as she led the Her pitches, much like gled to even make contact. But the BG batters couldn't gel little looser and started swinging a team with three hits and scored a those of Motycka and Wilson, After Rango's hit in the first, the big hits or runs when they t\P little more freely," Ross-Shaw said run. Haas, Findlay and Merchant drove the Falcon batters crazy Motycka and Wilson would sit needed them and allowed the of the Wolverines' late strike. each had two hits in the game. throughout. down the next 10 batters before Wolverines to pull away in the Findlay and Merchant also had "Their ball just moves," Lindsay Heimrich walked to seventh. It is easy Jessica Merchant's solo two runs batted in a piece. I said head coach U'igh lead off the fifth. Motycka helped in the run !NEWS homerun lo left-center in the top The three homeruns for to place a of the first inning put Michigan up Michigan improved their team Ross-Shaw of the Wolverine "We weren't having good at support as she went 3-for-4 classified ad in pitchers. "Every single pitch bats," Ross-Shaw said. "They in the game as the Wolverines one early. It was Merchant's 11th total to 47 this year, while they The BG News! homer of the year. have allowed jusl four to opposing moves and they have more (BG batters! panicked a little hit scored three runs to win 6-0. Gina Rango had the lone hit for batters. than one break - they really and they were swinging at bad The Falcons will look to Simply email it to BG on an infield single in the first The Falcons travel to play a keep you off balance." pitches." recover tram their batting woes inning. 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By toe Kay The Keds optioned Acevedo pen after the way he finished last Dan O'Brien said. "Frankly, some that happens in the game. I don't in how he handled setbacks on IHI ASSOCIAIID PRESS and right-hander Todd Coffey to season. He failed at his latest stint others beat him out for the job. We want to say I was out of shape. the mound. lose Acevedo showed up lor Triple-A Louisville and reassigned in the rotation, going 5-12 with still think that lose can l>c a good In my last three or four outings, Now. he's starting all over Spring training figuring he had left-hander leriome Robertson, a 6.65 earned run average in 27 big-league pitcher, especially in I was doing a good job, so that again, insisting he's doing things a joh secured in the Cincinnati catcher Bobby Estalella and starts, but excelled when he was a bullpen role. But he's going to proves my point that I'm not out right even though the front office Reds' bullpen. All he did was set outfielder Jason Romano to the moved to the bullpen. He didn't need to go back to Diuisville and of shape the way they say." questions his preparation. himself up for more heartache. minors. allow a run in 12 relief appear- get back on track." O'Brien saw it a different way. "I'm not trying to be a weight- I he right-hander was angry Ustalella requested and was ances spanning 17 innings Acevedo got hit hard in his "Scales don't lie." O'Brien said. lifter, a bodybuilder," Acevedo after the Reds sent him and four granted his release to pursue Acevedo figured there was first few appearances of spring "This is not intended as a criti- said ."I'm happy with myself, with others to the minors yesterday, other jobs. no way he'd get sent back to the training and had an 11.70 ERA cism. It's just a fact that he was not where 1 am, with what I do. with another (Mum in a career thai The moves essentially left the minors this year. when he was demoted. He as prepared coming into camp as the way 1 work out. I don't know started with so much promise. club with two decisions to get "It never crossed my mind, the gave up 18 hits and 13 nms in some of his competitors." why that |criticism| came out." Acevedo, 27. was considered one down to the 25-man roster limit. way that I pitched last year in the 10 innings, but insisted his It's been a hard fall for Acevedo, The Reds plan to make their of die organizations top young Right-handers |oc Valentine and bullpen," he said. conditioning wasn't a factor. one of four pitchers called up final roster cut following an starters when he was promoted Matt Ik'lisle are competing for The Reds saw it much different- "I don't want to say David from Double-A to fill out die exhibition game Saturday against from Double-A in 2001. the last spot in the bullpen, and ly. Acevedo showed up for camp Weathers is out of shape because rotation in 2001. Toronto in LoutoviDe, Now, he can't even win a spot iiifieldcrs lacob Cruz and Luis overweight and was warned that he pitched bad last night and gave He bounced back and forth Although they've still got 31 in the bullpen. l-opez are in the ninning for the he'd have to win a job. up six runs," Acevedo said, refer- between the majors and Triple-A players in camp, several of them "They told me I came in out of final spot on the bench. "Coming into camp, we ring to the reliever's performance in each of the next two seasons, arc recovering from injuries shape,' Acevedo said. They also Acevedo figured he was were very honest about the in a 12-11 loss to Minnesota. but won a spot in the rotation last and won't be ready to start the said I took this job for granted." guaranteed a spot in the bull- competition," general manager "That's the way it is Sometimes spring by showing more maturity season. Blake feels all right out in left field for Indians Former third I le's not flashy, but Blake, who little League. It would be a little made an Al.-high 26 emirs at different then." baseman makes third base last season, seems to Blake's biggest adjustment has smooth transition have the fundamentals in left been keeping himself focused down pat. He's made all the on the game. Left field isn't like from din to grass. routine plays and has shown off diird base, where you have to his arm on a couple throws. be ready for a possible line drive By Tom Withers In a recent exhibition game, coming at your head on every IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS Blake charged a grounder, pitch. Casey Blake does a pretty lair scooped it up and unleashed a There's some down time in imitation of funnyman Will one-liopthrowtoget Cincinnati's left, and sometimes there's no Ferrcll. Occasionally, he'll even Uik MoPcna at the plate. work at all. He's still getting bust into one of the actor's "He has looked great," said used to die solitude of being in off-the-wall characters from Indians manager Fric Wedge. the outfield. At third, he could "Saturday Night Live." "He looks comfortable and I pass the time chatting with the This spring. Blake — like what I see. Obviously, we opposing third-base coach, an Cleveland's third baseman the trusted his athleticism, but he umpire or a ninner slopping by past two seasons — has nailed hasn't missed a beat. I'm sure on his way home. another impersonation: Indians we'll have some growing pains He's on his own now. outfielder. from lime to lime, bill he's "I hear him try to chirp every Signing free agent Aaron handled it." once in a while to the infield," Roone last June meant tliat Minuet MM Ceneta AP Photo There's plenty of room for Crisp said. "I guess he's going to YOU MISSED A SPOT: Daniel Lepe paints a foul pole at RFK Stadium, home ot the Washington Nationals. Blake would have to move, and improvement. Blake is still learn- have to talk to himself." Excitement is building in the Capitol city for the Nationals' opening game against the Phillies. after toying with putting him at ing how to quickly locate the The relaxed atmosphere second base, the Indians instead cutoff man, and it's going to take at spring training hasn't sent Blake to left field. a couple visits to each ballpark prepared him for another aspect And so far, Blake has had no to learn all the tricky comers of playing in the outfield: rowdy trouble adjusting to his new and dead spots on the outfield fans. He hasn't had any Florida Nationals in frantic race to position. walls that he will encounter at grandmother or tourist get on I Ics a natural. fields like Fenway Park. his case. Blake's certain road "You would have never known Bui overall. Blake, who has "games in New York and Boston if you saw (iisey this spring that been working with outfield will be different. prepare for Opening Day he wasn't an outfielder." said coach Jeff Datz, is surprised how "I'm sure I'll have some center fielder Coco Crisp "1 Ics a quickly he has picked things exchanges with fans this year," great adilete. I le's done it all. and By Joseph While lately he's been focused on quickly .is he can to hire on-air up. His confidence grows with he said. "I'm looking forward to IHE ASS0CIA1ED PRESS that's all that you can ask." every fly ball he slides under or that." matters ranging from handi- talent, secure broadcast trucks, Blake's adjustment hasn't line drive he chases down in Blake joked that he might It seems 34 years would be capped seating to the installation sign up sponsors and resolve been flawless, but his transi- the gap. need some extra fielding to get enough time for Major League of monitors with DVD players to other technical issues. It will lie tion from the infield dirt to the "It's gone better than I ready. Baseball to get things in order for tie used as coaches' aids. the ultimate rushed job for a outfield grass has gone better thought.'' said the 31-year-old, "I'll have to practice having its return to die nation's capital. His list ballooned to 90 items man who has become a master than he or the Indians could who signed a two-year, $5.4 mil- someone throw quarters and But no, there's a mad dash as the a few days ago, but now he has it ol them over the last six months. have Imagined. lion contract in January. "It's not lighters at me and see how I Washington Nationals prepare down to 50 or so. Not that all will Meanwhile, many fans i haven't done anything like you're bringing an outfielder respond." he said. "See if I can for their debut. be accomplished by Sunday, but anxiously awaiting rickets they've to embarrass myself yet," he in to play the infield who hasn't dodge them. Maybe pour some With an exhibition game he's confident the average fan will ordered will have to wait a little dcadpanned. seen the infield since he was in against the New York Mets set notice nothing out of sons. longer. Season tickets have been beer on me." for Sunday at RFK Stadium, the "Will everything be perfect for mailed, but single game tickets outfield wall installed this week April 3? No," Tavares said. "We won't go out until April 8 or so, still needs painting. Tickets are haven't had as many training less than a week before the April just being put in the mail. sessions for staff as I would like, 14 home opener. And the Nationals still are the but we'll get through it." Today, the team will move its RIT STOP TIRE SERVICE. Muuuunw. only team that doesn't have a deal The biggest outstanding issue offices from three claustropho- to have their games televised. is one over which die Nationals bia-inducing trailers in the RFK "My hair's probably going haw DO control: television rights parking lot — where the same to fall out this week," team — a big moneymaker and a huge- small table serves as both a president Tony Tavares said. ly important public relations tool. conference room and a lunch It's been a frantic pace since The right to televise the games room — to new offices inside the Major League Baseball, which has been the subject of almost stadium. owns the franchise, announced daily, drawn-out negotiations The stadium has its grass field Sept. 29 that the team would between baseball and Baltimore in place, plus the fence and foul move from Montreal. The short Orioles owner Peter Angelos. poles, leaving painting as the time frame is unprecedented in Angelos says the presence of only major work remaining. modem history. a team in Washington devalues Allen Lew. the DC. Sports and The last expansion teams, his franchise 40 miles to tile F.ntertainment Commission's the Arizona Diamondbacks north, and he wants a compen- chief executive, joked this week and Tampa Bay Devil Hays, had sation package to include having that fans might want to "check three full years to prepare for Washington's games broadcast the scats to see if the paint's still opening day from die date their on his Orioles network. wet" before they sit down. franchises were awarded — and Baseball is balking at that This weekend's game, their preparations didn't have the hut maintains a resolution will expected to draw about 20.000 rapt nationwide attention the lie in place when the Nationals fans, will serve as a dress Nationals receive from being in open their season Monday at rehearsal for the home opener the nation's capital. Philadelphia against Arizona. And even if Tavares keeps a meticulous "We're very concerned," said some loose ends remain, Tuohey list of tilings to accomplish, and DC. Sports and llntertainment believes those in attendance Commission Chairman Mark won't pay much attention. Tuohey, who helped negotiate "The average fan will be die agreement that brought the so thrilled that there will be team to Washington. "We want baseball played and hot dogs GREENBRIAR, INC. this game on television." consumed, that I don't think any Once the Angelos matter is discerning eye will pick up a G R A D U A T E settled, Tavares will move as problem," Tuohey said. Congratulations STUDENT HOUSING to Alpha Phi Apd6-9 Bigs and Littles! Historic Millikin Summit Street TOM
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The mission of the Obsidian is to represent and report on the diverse multicultural community at Bowling Green State University, inclusive of all ethnic, cultural, gender and lifestyle populations on campus. It should strive to explore issues, personalities, and events that are relevant and important to the multicultural community at Bowling Green State University, not only serving those individuals, but also acting as an informational conduit to the greater University population The multicultural community of Bowling Green State University can be defined to include, but not limited to: African American, Hispanic, International, Asian and Pacific Island, Native American students and individuals, and people of under-represented groups related to gender identity.
Stop and Smell Life's Roses Editor-in-Chief: Allia J. Miller
r~| ife is not about reaching a destination; it's the journey there that makes it all worthwhile. Venturing out into the world is apart of being a college student. We belong to a community "Each person I Jthat encourages academic and social exploration to make our time here and thereafter a must live well-rounded walk down the path of life. My time here at BG has proven that very point. Although their life my goal when I arrived was simply to graduate in four years with a degree, I've gained so many valuable experiences and developed relationships that will last for years to come. as a model I guess it kind of just happened along the way. As I pressed on with one goal in mind, life con- for others." tinued to take me down a path with new turns and twists, which I met with new experiences and — Rosa Parks— people. But that's just how life is, you never quite know what to expect, it just happens. I encour- age you to pay attention to what going on around you, take a moment to think about what you've gained as you've pursued your goals in life. Often you may find that you gained more from the Feel free to send in journey it took to get to the goal than actually attaining what you started out after. commentary, questions, Life is what you make it. Taking a step back to see what you're making of your life could cause concerns, or thoughts about The Obsidian you to reevaluate the goals you have and the path you'll take to get there. Whatever your goal may to assistant editor be, I urge you to pay attention to the journey that gets you there, because it may be more valuable Sheena Neal at than you know. Stop to smell the roses life tends to sprout along your path. [email protected]. We will be adding This month's issue will give you a chance to see what benefits traveling and learning abroad "Letters to the Editor" can afford you. Be sure to check out "Twenty Questions", and send in any you may be pondering in upcoming issues as well to our Assistant Editor, Sheena Neal. There are several interesting reads in this issue that to allow you, the readers, to let us know what you will inform and entertain. So keep the comments and support coming, we look forward to hearing need to keep you coming from you! back for more! Contents Staff
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Staff expectations ie While the Obsidian is publication that has stctod the :ts test of time, we realize that this success did not come about by chance. This publication is a representation of the minority voice on campus and therefore desires much dedication. We ask that the staff be committed to the publication, always present their input, and above all have fun! • • • mm •■ • Letters to the Editor QQQ ©Compose Message
and talent to make this all possible. Layout, generation of story ideas, and reporting to get a final product, take a lot more background work than most are there to witness, and so we would like to welcome those of you willing to dedicate your time and talent/skills to informing the campus about the opinions you feel are important to be voiced. Be the first to be proactive as For instance, the Chinese New Year opposed to reactive. I respect and Celebration (which was contributed appreciate groups such as B.I.G. by a student who is a part of the Whats Really Good ? and S.A A.B.'s dedication to uplift- Chinese Student Association), and This was the question that was asked around 11am when 6 African American Males pick up The ing the African-American commu- Dinner Theatre (dedicate provid- Obsidian this morning. This e-mail is more o( a concern than a letter written out ot anger, in this nity on campus, and would readily month's issue The Obsidian talks about all the events over Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday as ing a diverse platform of talent), welcome possible contributions in well as all the events throughout Black History Month. On behalf of the Black Intellect Group(B. because I desire for this publica- the future issues. I just ask that you I.G) Students Africian American BrotherHood (S.A.A.B) and the Committie that Put together the tion to be an outreach to students look at this publication as an oppor- Male Image awards. We would like to know how is it that two major event that were put together of diverse backgrounds. Also, our tunity to provide minority input in by Black Males on BGSU's campus seem to have missed this Issue? staff coverage for the event on the the BG community, and not another 17th of January was limited, but the On January 17th - Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Special Guest Speaker George Rice III way to criticize what the minority assistant editor, Sheena Neal made Black Intellects Group students are trying to contribute to an earnest effort to be in attendance this campus. On Febuary 10th - Male Image Awards for coverage only to find the pro- Sponsored by S.A.A.B, BIG, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. gram ending earlier than scheduled Thank you, and feel free to contact after arriving from work. me, Allia J. Miller at: This Campus is quick to say that African American males are lazy and we don't do nothing but yet The Obsidian staff and I are [email protected]. there are some that try to sway away from that sterotype. Not to say that we do what we do for dedicated to voicing those issues publicity cause no matter what it will still be done, but it is a concern when our own people do and concerns which we see as Sincerely, not see that, and over look the positive image and events that Black Males are trying to show this being prominent on this campus Campus. AJM and around the country. Every Whats Really Good? Editor-in-Chief month TWO meetings are held in James Hogan II order to gain input from not only President of Black Intellects Group the staff, but from the student body i S.A.A.B Personal Development Committee Chairman as well. Since my start with The Project excellence Mentor Obsidian, my staff and I have made [email protected] honest efforts to reach out to the campus for creative contributions "A good man multiplied by 10 will bring the common man to his highest potential I respect and appreciate groups Good men who work together for a common good can influence other men to do good." in order to make this publication reflect the voices of those who it is such as B.I.G. and SMB.'S intended to reach. It amazes me though that each dedication to uplifting the This is not an "angry " response; it is only a clarification for the confusion meeting we have only a handful Hfrican Rmerican communitij that seems to be arising as a result of the forwarded email. show up to gain insight to how What is good? You tell me... accept that with no one left to lead, King Jr. Holiday, as well as all the we function as a publication, and on campus, and welcome When first approached about the publication could very well see events throughout Black History even less volunteer to contribute. It possible contributions taking responsibility of its demise. The first goal I set for Month". This in fact was not the seems to me that just as we've been The Obsidian, I was a bit this publication was to make it one case. February is Black History contacted to be publicly criticized in ttie fuhire issues overwhelmed to say the least. There that reaches out to various ethnic Month, and I did see it necessary to about our lack of information that I was with practically no experi- backgrounds, not just African- highlight some events accordingly someone would have contacted us ence in regards to how to manage American students. celebrated in its honor. However, to join and contribute to the paper a publication, and a lot ot writing You mentioned that this when generating story ideas I made prior to these events taking place. experience. Needless to say I felt February issue covered "all the it a point to include events other Remember we have a tew dedicated a need to step up to the plate and events over Dr. Martin Luther than those relevant to Black History. students volunteering their time • • • • uestx>ns
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What better way to travel can talk to [a counselor] about their the world while learning major and [the counselor) will help at the same time, than to them find a program that interests study abroad? The Bowling Green them. State University Office of Education For students who have ever Abroad offers programs in countries considered studying abroad, but including China and Turkey. Here is were unsure of what the require- your chance to gain some insight ments were, Myers also men- on how to become involved. Stop tioned "There is no requirement or by the Office of Education Abroad academic level or classes before today. The office has information for a student enrolls in the program." The only requirement would be that the student must be on campus for at least one semester." Once the There is no requirement student is enrolled in the pro- or academic level of gram, the student must maintain full-time status and have at least classes before a student 6-9 credits in the summer in the enrolls in the program. Education Abroad Program." There are essentially more credits offered Nicole Myers in the summer on this program, but COUNSELOR, EDUCATION ABROAD OFFICE students must maintain full-time status," she said. One nice incentive of being in the Education Abroad Program students who are in the dark about are the scholarships offered. "We what the program offers. It can are giving away at least 2 scholar- give students the tools they need to ships per year, each are $1,000 and experience a new culture! there is also the International Travel The office of Education Abroad Grant, given away to students that offers a variety of information con- ranges from $500-S2,200," said cerning all countries from Australia Myers. "Since we have this money and Africa to New Zealand. The to be given away, we are sending Education Abroad Office is located 400 students per year and some are in Mcdonald Hall North. Suite 71. going over on spring breaks," she The first thing a The office is located across from said. "If you enroll in the Education student should do is the on-campus sit down restaurant Abroad Program, it will open your Campus Corners, in the back (North eyes better to the world, it did for gain information about side of Mac). me," said Myers as she closed with various programs "The first thing a student information about the program. The should do is gain information opportunity to study abroad is an available on campus about various programs available experience that can offer students before making any on campus about any educational an education while exposing them decisions," said Nicole Myers, to a different learning environ- educational decisions. counselor at the Education Abroad ment. More information about this office. She then recommended the program can be obtained from the Nicole Myers Education Abroad office should be Office of Education Abroad. COUNSELOR, EDUCATION ABROAD OFFICE the fist stop, in terms of talking with someone about what options are available. In addition, the student « [ Study Abroad ieiv o nits Summer Donaldson Breyana Lowe Obsidian Writer Obsidian Writer
INTERVIEW WITH: INTERVIEW WITH: > Ashley Gray Sally Raymont (Study Abroad Student) (Program Director of Study Abroad) ) What type of living facility did you stay in. What are your occupational responsibilities? A: Graduate students stayed in a shared apartment or we were able to live in our own apartments. I had a single apartment, so I stayed by A: I promote study abroad, assist with programs, and help students myself. Undergraduate students got to live with a host family. with the application process. They stayed In a house with a French family. I What are initial concerns of parents and student in regards to studying abroad? | How many courses did you take and did your credits transfer? A: I think it is the fear of the unknown. Health and safety issues are a A: I took two courses but It was really like one eight hour course. big concern. Cost is a factor too but it's all about the investment in the Yes I received 12 credits. future.
| How did you pay for the education abroad? fR What should students do to prepare for their trip? A: I had a scholarship through my assistantship program but there A: I would encourage them to learn the customs of the country they are many grant and scholarship opportunities for undergraduate are going to. They should think about how they greet each other, cur students. I paid for food and plane tickets. The school paid for my rency, the foods, the family unit, religion, as well as the economic and books and board. political systems. They should also considered the type of relationship that country has with the U.S. Eft Were you able to have leisure time? Where do students generally live while in the program? A: Yes. I toured castles and walked through hidden parks. Their club A: If the chose the language program they would stay with a host scene was really interesting to see. There were people my age, older family. Other options can be an international house, flats, or and younger, all partying together! There were many people of different apartments. races and nationalities. I met people from Iraq, Columbia, the Philippians, North Korea, China, Morocco and from many countries in Do students tend to travel alone or in groups? Africa. A: It depends on the program. If the program is shorter, students PWhat do you say to students that want to study abroad but feel that their foreign travel together in groups but for the longer trips It depends on the language abilities are limited? students.
A: I would recommend that they go. There are so many things that Where is the most common chosen destination? you get [out of going to another country], and you can't get It here A: Western Europe and Australia. More recently students are more in America. Take travel books-whlch I used. I'm not that good with interested in countries in Latin America. French but It wasn't that hard to communicate. The best way to learn a language Is by being engulfed in it. It was the best experience that I ever had. I wouldn't trade if for anything-Just, don't get sick. « wrwrt/6 HEALTH SEMINAR: KNOW YOUR BODY Sheena Neal Assistant Editor
Paper lowel gowns, specu- needed, a doctor is needed. lums. stirrups, lubricants Students could not only feel and the awkward conversa- uneasy about the idea of going to tions that physicians have with their patients while performing pap smears is enough to make any •c/oman dread the yearly duty. If you re with On March 15, Dr. Frances one person, then you 're Webb-Smith. Obstetrical and over their options for treatment, Gynelogical physician who prac- also exposed to the "Early detection is the key", she tices out of the Bowling Green and fire or six people that mentioned. Perrysburg area, came before a Dr. Webb-Smith explained that group of women and discussed top- they were with women are often times aware of the ics of nutrition, exercise and other Dr. Webb-Smith problems that they are having but are not following up with a physi- health issues that affect women. OBSTETRICAL AND GYNELOGICAL PHYSICIAN "Yearly paps are very impor- cian to correct the problems. The tant," said Dr. Webb-Smith as she hesitation could be from fear or lack tried to make contact with the won- of access to healthcare coverage. dering eyes of women who seemed physicians in this area due to lack According to Dr. Webb-Smith, guilty of fleeing their womanly ot familiarity, but minority stu- when women ot color participate in responsibility. dents might also teel apprehensive routine physician visits, they should It's difficult to accomplish this because of the difference in culture. be asking questions about diabetes, task when women are away tor long "Your body does not work like cholesterol, mammograms, pap periods of time because they don't mine," said Christopher about her smears and sexually transmitted thoughts when she gets diagnosed infections. ' It's just like by physicians in this area; as she is Dr. Webb-Smith encouraged embarrassed to used to seeing an African American the women to speak up and answer Early detection physician. the embarrassing questions that ask a teacher is the key Dr. Webb-Smith stressed how physicians ask because there are a question in class. imperative it is for women to still tests tor STD's that the physician Dr. Webb-Smith get yearly pap smears while they would only do after they obtain It's their job- OBSTETRICAL AND GYNELOGICAL PHYSICIAN are away at college because a let them do it. college environment has potential to be more high risk due to the Colleen Busboom independence ot the students. Your body does not UNIVERSITY STUDENT have immediate access to their "If you're with this one person, work like mine regular physician and most women then you're also exposed to the five are uncomfortable going to a new or six people that they were with," Joyce Christopher physician for a pap smear said Dr. Webb-Smith. UNIVERSITY STUDENT them an indication. Joyce Christopher, university Women should be getting "Personally, I don't' student, explained that she has a yearly pap smears once they turn feel embarrassed," said Colleen regular physician in her hometown 21 or become sexually active, said Busboom, university student. "It's and she doesn't feel comfortable Dr. Webb-Smith. permission from the patient. The just like being embarrassed to ask a using the health facilities in this The sooner a person is diag- physician won't know that the test teacher a question in class. It's their jrea, however, when a doctor is nosed, the more control they have is needed unless the patient gives job- let them do it." • • mmw • • •
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Naitik Vyas ,. Opinion Guest Coturirhm Just about every media outlet of That people has any we often fail to practice it in the West has declared Iraqi interest in America's plans ourselves. In what kind of elections as a great success for the future of Iraq. democracy does the guy with and the Bush Whitehouse According te.C'NN. Of about the most votes end up losing Administration didn*t waste a 8.56 million vwes cast in the election referring to the" single moment taking credit the election, the United 2000 presidential election? for bringing "freedom" to all Iraqi Allience received Iraqis. 4.0-8 million, the combined Under Saddam Hussein this Kurdish parties garnered 2.17 was a secular state, but an i tfiis huge sprawling nation with In this huge sprawling nation million and the Iraqi list of Islamic regime will rapidly with a vast population of 28 interim Prime Minister Ayad make Iraa less like the West, million, 70% of them did not Allawigot 1.17 million. not more like us. For some a vast population of 28 million, participate in the election Also, according to CNN odd reason all the major at all. In total, 18 million those numbers would give news outlet have become 70% of them did not participate Iraqis were excluded from the UIA about 130 seats cheerleaders in a sense this election. Half of the on Iraq's 275-seat National for Iraqi elections, fearing Iraqi population was never Assembly, the Kurds about whoever dared to tell the in the electior registered to vote in the first 70 seats, and the Iraqi list other side of the story could place, and only half of those about 40 seats. Shiites be accused of "siding with registered actually use their dominated UIAparty which terrorists" This seems to be vote. (BBC News) won more than half the one of the largest examples votes will get to name the of propaganda in the history This supposedly great president, not so good news of human civilization. Never, occasion was in fact a day for non Shiites living in Iraq. in my opinion, in the history of carnage and terror. There of spin nave so many people were well over fifty deaths The large majority of people been so blatantly deceived. related to the Election Day in Iraq are Shia Muslims, violence, meanwhile the and the remaining 40% is We must stop hiding behind media portrayed it as a day made up of many small rival this illusion of democracy of peace. The Western media factions, so the Shia stand in the world. People have suitably blames the election to win every election and to accept democracy for dud on resistance fighters, the other candidates may themselves; they can't be claiming that Iraqis were too be nothing but a formality. pushed into it. All we did in frightened to vote. However Contrary to everything many Iraq was take power from one the reality is, even among the have been taught, democracy ethnic group to another, so lets Iraqi exiles that live in safety does not work in every stop congratulating each and far away, only a tiny minority situation. Besides, who are other and lets start worrying bothered to vote. This is we to tell others how to about a possible civil war that because only a tiny minority practice democracy when might be looming in Iraq. • •
P •HELPING EVERYONE ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE* p ROJECT EXCELLENCb Breyana Lowe Obsidian Writer
When you hear the name munity.The 27- year-old teaches "If it wasn't for him, ain't Napoleon Bonaparte, educational psychology at Bowling no telling what we all be doing," words such as dictator Green State University and is a said Hooker about his role model or even a revolutionist may come to student assistant counselor at Bradford. "I thank God for him mind. But when you hear the name Woodward High School in Toledo. everyday.'Bradford not only makes Those are my Napoleon Bradford, the words dicta- But wait, that's not all, Bradford Choices are our a huge impression on the chil- tor and revolutionist suddenly have wanted something he could call his dren, but on almost anybody he babies and they a different meaning. Bradford takes own. So he decided to take a risk greatest gifts meets."He can walk into the White charge, however, he steers young on children who are at-risk House and he won't leave until he know it people in a direction to make the "These kids might frus- knows that the president is going right choices. trate me today, but I know that I to remember who he was," said will be proud of them in a couple fraternity brother Antonio Green. of weeks or years because they will When the movie was over, there "That's why he is suc- turn around," said Bradford. He was a discussion. The children and cessful in anything he sets his mind created a program called "Project mentors had the chance to share to."Many of the mentors see and and opening their eyes up to dif- Excellence". The program is to their feelings about the movie and appreciate Bradford's vision for ferent little things," said Sharea Sometimes I develop leadership skills in col- reflect on things that were happen- the children of Project Excellence. Ayers, a sophomore at Bowling lege students through mentoring ing at their school. Soon after the "Taking kids from ghetto to global Green and a P.E. mentor. Those little think I'm too and tutoring children from Toledo. children thought they had some things she refers to were giving the Through the program, he wants free time. But before the girls could children the chance to see and hear hard on to provide academic and social go off to braid each other's hair or Yolanda King, Dr. Martin Luther growth by the children interacting before the boys could play video King's daughter, speak and to attend them and I with mentors and with each other. games, Bradford wanted to take of the Black Male Image Awards held "It's not a normal program, there's It's not a every year in honor of positive black don't mean to some business. He wanted to have no funding, there's no federal grant a meeting with each child indi- normal program males on Bowling Green's campus. discourge them that's funding us." Bradford said. vidually about their grades. One thing is for sure, when the "But we consistently do program- "Sometimes I think I'm there's no children from Project Excellence ming for the kids that just happens too hard on them and I don't mean hear the name Napoleon Bradford, to be successful."The children to be to discourage them. But I they think role model or even father 1 funding there's who range from third grade to 12 " see it everyday. I see what they figure."I think they know that they grade usually come to Bowling can become if someone is not hard no federal can lean on me," said Bradford. Green's campus every Thursday on them," said Bradford. "Those "Choices are our great-. for two hours for tutoring and are my babies and they know it." grant that's est gift," said Bradford. He said mentoring. It was clear that this wasn't your the thing that kills young people is On February 23, 2005 the children ordinary lock-in."He inspires me to funding us that they don't have anyone to help were given the opportunity to do all work harder," said Marcus Hooker them make positive choices.One the interacting they wanted at a lock a freshman at Bowling Green and a may think that being a member of in at Mount Zion Bapist Church in P.E. mentor. Hooker has been with a well-known black fraternity, Phi Toldeo. Games were played, pizza Project Excellence since he was Beta Sigma, who pride themselves was provided, then the lights were 14 years old. He was once a child on service for humanity, might be dimmed and a movie about Emmett under Bradford's wing. Now Hooker enough. But not for Bradford, in Till, a 14-year-old African American is passing on the knowledge that fact, that's just one of the many who was murdered for whistling Bradford has given him to other things he does to impact his com- at a white woman, was played. children in the other oroaram. • • Failing Humanity
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Wasn't it just six decades Rwanda' which does a good job of was present and witnessed the ago when a madman depicting this tale. Based on a true whole thing first hand, and has with a funny mus- story, the Oscar nominated 'Hotel been on the record many times tache managed to massacre over Rwanda' tells the story of Paul sayingjt would have taken just two six million people and the world thousand well equipped soldiers to said it would never let this hap- stop the massacre. It is no secret pen again? About eleven years ago that the United Nations cannot do power struggles between warring One IA.S. soldier much without the involvement of tribes whose differences were wasn't worth US, Britain, and a few other major fabricated by Belgian colonists in western countries. the tiny central African country thousands of One very prominent UN of Rwanda caused the country to Rwandans. official, frustrated with the behav- witness a massive genocide. When ior of Western countries said, Belgium relinquished the country Hotel Rwanda "People have friends, and coun- to the Hutus in 1962, the following WWW.HOIELRWANDA.COM tries have interests." This lack of struggle for power escalated into a involvement could stem from the massive genocide that carried on fact that Rwanda doesn't have oil for close to a hundred days without fields or any other resources that any intervention, until Tutsi rebel Rusesabagina, a four-star hotel we might be interested in. A US forces drove the government forces manager who risked his life to save official in Rwanda said, "One U.S. into the Democratic Republic of the life of over a thousand Hutus soldier wasn't worth thousands of Congo. They left behind over a mil- and Tutsis during the Rwandan Rwandans." Why the double stan- ;A small/ honest, lion corpses. massacre. dard? We have never been shy to In my opinion, the U.S. failed send troops out to the Middle East. emotionally complex the people of Rwanda then and As a matter of fact we have a good film, Hotel Rwanda we continue to do so today as one hundred and fifty thousand in When a county the violence continues. The same Iraq right now guarding pipelines. simultaneously descended into people who were forced into Congo "When the world closed its eyes, destroys and reaffirms by Tutsis rebel forces in '94 are now he opened his arms," 'Hotel Rwanda' madness, and the rearmed and continuing where they tells us. You too should open your your belief in the world closed its eyes, left off, only in Congo now. Again, eyes, open your arms. Please go out intrinsic goodness the UN has a mission in place to he opened his ci'ms, monitor the situation but has no of man. power to take action. Instead of ana created a place, Larry Carroll taking any action the UN Security We failed the people where hope could Council is trying to figure out WWW.FILMSTEW.COM of Rwanda then survive. whether or not to call what is going on genocide or not. Meanwhile and we continue to Hotel Rwanda there are real people being mur- do so today as the WWW.H0TElRwANDA.COM dered, women being raped, as we speak. violence continues. The United States did not have the excuse they didn't know Naitik Vyas INDIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION When are we going to realize what was going on in Rwanda. The OPINION GUEST COLUMNIST will show that we are the only hope these United Nations was present there people have? I guess I will never with a force of seven hundred sol- figure all this out. All I really want diers mainly made up of Ghanaians, Hotel Rwanda to do is to try and make you aware Canadians, Bangladeshis, and and support this film, watching it is FREE of charge of this situation. Currently, there is Tunisians led by the Canadian giving Rwandans a chance to have a movie in theaters entitled 'Hotel general Romeo Dellaire. Dellaire their story heard. April 20th at 7 PM in the Union Theater.
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