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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. cloudy UAO axes spring concert Fans Low ticket sales result in cancellation of They Might Be Giants high: UAO's graduate advisor, the "They're a huge college act," upset By MIKE WENDLING band's total fee was $15,000, but Weaver said. "All the info we low: 36 The BG News the total amount needed to put had indicated that this would They won't be coming. on the show would ha be a good band to bring with The University Activities been about $40,000. here." Organization has scrapped "We figured if we cut One of the schools plans for the' spring concert, it off now, we could cut UAO consulted was some of our losses," Otterbein College in UAO which was to be headlined by i Columnist Natalie They Might Be Giants, due to Larson said, citing T- Westerville, OH., By BRANDIBARHITE slow ticket sales. shirt printing and just outside of Miller defends some The BG News The decision was made after a paying for security as Columbus. They illegal acts saying marathon four hour meeting two costs that would Might Be Giants She was so excited about the they should be legal. Monday night, according to Joe have to be incurred if played Otterbein's They Might Be Giants concert Weaver, UAO concert director. UAO had held out Rike Center in Jan- that she arrived one hour Weaver said as of Monday, longer. uary. According to before the tickets went on sale, fewer than 900 tickets had been Weaver said the Patricia Kessler, to ensure she got to see her UAO concert commit- executive director of Guest columnist sold. Anderson Arena holds favorite band. 5,000 people. tee's budget pays for college relations at Yet her excitement turned to expresses frustration "We needed to sell 2,700 to publicity, but not much Otterbein, the school anger when one week later, with BGSU and break even," Weave/ said. else. expected to sell about 800 UAO cancelled the concert. excitement over Tickets for 17 out of 29 rows "We have no budget to 1,000 tickets in an arena "My first reaction was that could pay for the show, there with a capacity of 3,000 peo- graduation. on the floor area of Anderson UAO screwed up yet again," isn't that sort of money," he said. ple. The show ended up draw- said Jen Lyons, junior comput- Arena were sold as of Monday. Two "There's enough money for pub- ing nearly 1,700, however. er science major. By contrast, when the Violent dates for Lee's appearance were licity alone." Tickets for the Bowling Green Lyons was so excited about Femmes played the arena two scheduled, and both were can- "It was a really difficult deci- show were $20, $17 and $14. By the concert that she wrote a'lel- nation 4 years ago, the entire floor area celled. sion to make, but to put the contrast, tickets for the Otterbein ter to The News April 6, was sold out in one day. "I don't think this is a reflec- show on would put UAO in show were $5 for students. expressing her exuberation. "Ticket sales were at such a tion on UAO, it's a reflection on i Toledo citizen group pace that it wasn't going to hap- debt, and that's something I did- One advantage Otterbein has "Several weeks ago, my n't want to do," Weaver said. the band's ability to sell tickets," over BGSU is that it is a private petitions for a recall of pen," Weaver said. "We sold 40 said Larson. "People just weren't friends and I saw the date post- tickets on Monday and 20 on Fri- "Next year, UAO will have the institution and does not rely on ed on TMBG's web page and Mayor Carty same goal, to bring a concert to interested in the band." general fees to fund student Finkbeiner. day." During the planning stages of nearly had a heart attack. They BG in the spring." activities. Otterbein was able to Might Be Giants? In Bowling There will be no replacement the concert, UAO collected The cancellation is the most draw on funds other than stu- Green? What? What a total sur- event, but the rest of the Sibs 'n' research from BGSU students as recent setback for UAO, which dent fees to put on the concert, prise, someone was bringing Jack Kevorkian Kids weekend events will«go on well as from other schools who as scheduled. in the (all had arranged to bring Kessler said. sentenced director Spike Lee to campus. had hosted They Might Be to 10 to 25 years According to Brian Larson, Giants in the past. • See GIANTS, page nine. • See REACTION, page nine. in prison. Monk talks of Tibetan horrors Indian folk "Despite the fact that they ByJEFFARNETT "If the human rights situation in Tibet has have been doing this in front of singers plan The BG News changed today, it has changed for the the whole world's eyes, we have not lost hope," Gyasto said. "I performance Tibetan monk Palden Gyatso worse. have hope because I believe spoke last night to a full house in there is international law." By ANNE MOSS Olscamp 111 about the treatment Palden Gyatso Gyasto urged all students to of Tibetans at the hands of the The BG News Tibetan monk "help stop the suffering." Many Chinese since 1959. students seemed impressed by Shringara Nepal, an Indian "It just shocked me," said his presentation. folk group, is currently on their arms behind their backs and China. Gyasto said that the situ- freshman hospitality manage- "The talk was very informa- first United States tour, and will hang them from the ceiling, fire ation has not improved. ment major Jeff Preece after the tive," said freshman secondary be making a stop at Bowling "If the human rights situation presentation. "I didn't really and various electric instruments, education major Alicia Walter. Green State University today. in Tibet has changed today, it has know about the torture." which Gyasto handled while he "It made me understand the The three member band will Baseball tops Xavier described how the guards used changed for the worse," Gyasto Gyasto, who spoke through a effects of communism more." perform music that represents 5-3 yesterday. said. "Prisoners there are treated translator, spent the bulk of the them. Sophomore sociology major the power and beauty of the jun- worse than animals in the West." presentation describing the hor- Gyasto said one of the electri- Greg Newton said he thought gles, hills and Himalayas in Even more astounding than rors of his imprisonment. He cal torture devices was even the talk changed his thinking India. The group uses constant stuck in his mouth, causing the horrible treatment of political was arrested in 1959 for taking regarding the situation in Tibet. musical motion throughout their intense pain, severely burning prisoners by Chinese guards, part in a demonstration and was "I think it probably changed performance, moving from fast his tongue, and causing the loss however, was his claim that the released in 1992, after Amnesty everyone's thinking," Newton and thrilling, to calming and Opinion 2 of his teeth. He also noted that in Chinese government is actively International spent a number of said. "I think I'll make more of delicate. The University is one of and purposefully attempting to Page Three 3 years petitioning for his release. some cases, the cattle prod has an effort to contribute to some of two stops the group will be mak- eradicate the Tibetan people. World and Nation 4 "Amnesty International saved been used on prisoners' privates. the organizations he was talking ing in the Midwest. 10 my life," Gyasto said. "Is there any government "The Tibetan people is endan- "Shringara Nepal builds their Sports gered now," Gyasto said. "It is about." During last night's program, more cruel than the Chinese pol- Roger Zender, secretary for music from somewhat spiritual Sports Agate 1 1 clear that time is running out for the Buddhist monk showed the icy toward us?" Gyasto asked. Amnesty International and one to fast and exciting," said David audience several of the instru- Gyasto also related stories of us." of the organizers for the event, Harnish, coordinator of the Gyasto cited the forced steril- ments of torture that were used extreme starvation, even to the said the program was successful. event. izations and abortions that are on him. The first was a pair of point that some prisoners licked "We had a lot better turnout Harnish is bringing the group being carried out in Tibet as evi- handcuffs that, upon being the floor and ate their clothes. He than we were expecting," Zender to the University because he dence for a plan for wiping out "Anyone who knows locked, would continue to grow said that if he had not had his said. "I think we did a good job wants to give exposure to Indian the Tibetan people. He believes tighter. Gyasto said they scarred leather shoes to eat, he would in getting people out." culture and music. He hopes anything knows They that China wants to eradicate his skin and even crushed his have starved. He also told of Zender said the reason the that people will gain a perspec- Might Be Giants is a $10 Tibetans in order to take over the bones. cruel forced labor in the prisons, program was organized was pri- tive of another culture and find band. No one wanted to land. Despite the seemingly Other instruments of torture gratuitous executions and vari- marily to educate people about interest in another style of buy tickets that were so used on the Tibetans by their ous inhumane tortures aimed at bleak situation, Gyasto said he music. expensive." Chinese imprisoners were metal making the Tibetans say that feels hope that the situation may rods, ropes used to tie prisoners' Tibet was rightfully part of improve. • See MONK, page nine. • See NEPAL, page nine. Jen Lyons junior computer science major. Student USG passes several resolutions receives more during the meeting. One was a space in the new Union. Shortly Kreisher. hate mail By JEFF ARNETT resolution encouraging the Uni- before its passage, three students The by-laws, which consumed The BG News versity to allow students to use in favor of preserving the the entire meeting the previous The BG News their IDs and meal plans at off- amount of space in the OCSC week, were not addressed Mon- Check out: Several resolutions and fund- campus businesses. Proponents gave a short presentation during day night. The resolutions and ing requests were passed at the of the resolution said similar pro- the open forum part of the meet- funding requests filled the time www.bgnews. The University student Undergraduate Student Govern- posals have been successfully ing. until 9 p.m., when USG is sup- who received a threatening e- ment General Assembly meeting enacted at other universities, The USG Senate also passed a posed to evacuate Olscamp 113, com mail last Friday has received Monday night. USG president including Ohio State and the resolution to allocate funding the imini where their meeting is -News, web extras and a another such message. Kevin Hussey said" that it was University of Toledo. It passed and form a committee to facili- held At thai lime, the General whole lot more. definitely an improvement over Omobonike Odegbami, a unanimously. tate the publication of a rental Assembly adjourned, but unlike the previous week. graduate student in special Also passed unanimously was guide, which would provide last week, it attempted to reform "Things went much better," Want to get in touch? education, received the sec- a resolution to encourage that information regarding off-cam- the meeting in a neighboring Hussey said. "Everyone was bgnews@listproc. ond e-mail Tuesday. ink be placed in all of the fire pUs housing. room. polite." alarms in residence halls, in "I think they were all excel- Unfortunately, when USG bgsu.edu Like the last message, the e- Other members of USG order to reduce the number of lent," Risaliti said of the resolu- attempted to reform the meeting, shared his sentiments. Your direct line to your mail contained racist threats false alarms, and a resolution to tions that passed, especially of there wasn't a quorum, or "It was good to get back into the ink and rental guide resolu- enough members to technically newspaper and personal details. Tues- increase the number of campus day's e-mail was apparently the swing of things," said sena- telephones in buildings with tions. "Anything like that that do any business because some prompted by an article in tor Ashley Elder, though he said high telephone usage. can make life easier for the stu- senators left after the first part of Or call us: Monday's BG News. USG is not up to full speed. A resolution was passed that dents is always good." the meeting, and several had left "I think Monday's meeting urged the University to leave the Several funding requests also during the first part of the meet- 372-6966 The case is still under shows that we are doing things Off-Campus Student Center passed, including one of $500 for ing. investigation. University for the students," said senator where it is currently located, in Students for Free Tibet. Two hun- Elder expressed disappoint- police could not be reached Katie Risaliti. the bottom floor of Moseiey Hall, dred dollars was also allotted for for comment. Five resolutions were passed rather than move it to a smaller a concert for Harshman and • See USG, page nine. ? t I I page 2 The BG News Wednesday, April 14, 1999 The BG News
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210 West Hall Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 Phone: (419) 372-2601 E-mail: [email protected] Mike Wendling Editor-in-chief Brian Taylor Brandi Barhite Opinion Editor Managing Editor Kimberly Wilf'ong Scott Fauber Copy Chief Photo Editor Some social sins should not be illegal Tod McCloskey Scott Zimmer Why waste our money on particular drug, they aren't hurt- ple from doing it. Put a pro1 Sports Editor Graphics Editor fighting societal problems with ing anyone else. lute in jail, and she'll nt Tony Cavallario methods that don't prevent Steps have been taken to pre- money to pay the fine. The m Entertainment Editor Natalie Miller them? Random enforcement of vent these so-called societal ills likely option is to go back Web Editor laws and time-consuming vice from continuing. I wonder if prostitution, and hope you doi busts do not change the root anyone really examines the caus- get caught. Melissa Naymik Amyjo L. Brown causes of prostitution and mari- es, because if politicians cared Decriminialization would I Assistant Managing Editor Chief Reporter juana use. about the people who were the best option, rather than g< By making something illegal, involved, why would they take ting the government involved ii laws allow the government lo such ineffective and non-preven- legalization. This would mean U-wxre Guest violate its citizens' rights. This tative legal measures? More government control, licenses means they can bust your door often than not, politicians take a and red tape. I don't really think open, or go undercover to track stand against issues they feel the there would be enough support veillance is becoming the you down. It means paying public is concerned about. for it anyway. But don't make Editorial weapon of choice for our gov- informants and committing people who are poor (generally The clouds have parted, the snow has mclled, the sun has started ernment to keep an eye on its cit- Laws are not the answer to "illegal" acts themselves. the cause of said problems) and to shine brightly and people are wearing less clothing. izens. The further we allow the everything. Social problems can- Prostitution and drug use (not not usually be legislated out of trying lo survive go to jail and II is official. Spring has arrived. Which, of course, means that that government to take these steps, abuse) do not infringe upon any- existence. That's why they per- pay fines. Get to the root of the infamous spring fever has begun to rear its ugly head. the more dangerous they one else's rights. sist. problem by increasing their edu- It's a condition in which romance tills the air, overwhelming the become. With their misguided But enforcing them in the cur- noble intentions to wipe drugs For example, economics is an cational skills and economic senses and encouraging students to (ocus on all of those blooming rent legal system infringes upon out, they spend millions of dol- important factor in why women opportunities. flowers and chirping birds, instead of their rapidly approaching the rights of the people who are lars and tons of labor trying to choose or are forced into prosti- I don't expect the so-called finals. arrested. The illegality of their make a dent in a business that is tution for lack of other options. morality issues in society to dis- You've gol two ways to deal with these symptoms — both of activity aside, they are still citi- more profitable because of its Policies and legislation seem to appear. I'm advocating decrimi- which depend on your current dating status. zens deserving of the rights illegality, "l-'ighting drugs is overlook the big factor in this nalization so that people in the For all ol those single folks out there, this is your chance to shine. accorded to them by specific nearly as big a business as push- equation: men continue to government can save face. Also, This is the season to lake risks, go after the brass ring, seize the day amendments to the Constitution. ing them," said Vidal. patronize prostitutes. So as long I wouldn't want them loo involved in regulation and con- and all ol that other jazz. In other words, ask the one you're inter- Is drug possession really a good Didn't anyone notice why as there is demand, there will be ested in out on a date. There's no reason not to step into the enough reason lo confiscate Prohibition failed? Because peo- some supply. Why not address trol. We cannot trust the govern- unknown — unless you're hoping to avoid making a big fool out of someone's house or car? Review ple don't want to stop what they the issue of why men "need" ment to act in our best interests yourself, ol course. the fourth amendment: No are doing in their personal and prostitutes? No one wants to go when they are obviously over- looking the interests of society And for all ol those people who are in relationships, this can be unreasonable search and seizure social lives. I thought smoking there. We'll just legislate a solu- with their superficial attempts. an awfull) difficult lime of the year. The lure of someone new can without a warrant. marijuana was something preva- tion. be very tempting. Be verj careful, because sometimes it is easier to The November 1998 issue of lent in college, but it appeared at While prostitution is not nec- look at the menu and go with what you know than to try something Vanity Hair features an article In every social function I attended essarily "victimless" crime, jail- Thanks lo jason Suggs for his thai hardly tit kles the taste buds — if you catch my drift. Gore Vidai about the Bill of with "grown-ups." People will ing and fining people certainly is contributions. lx>ok for a column I am one of those single folks who was planning lo shoot for the Rights being eroded under the continue doing it even if it's ille- not working very well. The root from him soon. Natalie Miller can moon this season when the object of my desire told me she was see- pretense of "the war on drugs" gal (72 million Americans have of the problem is being ignored, be reached for target practice at ing someone else. I told her how I tell anyway, because I knew that and suspected terrorism. Sur- tried it), and in the case of this with the intent of detering peo- [email protected]. il couldn't hurt. A couple of years ago, I would have been so dis- traught b) II"' facl that the girl I liked was seeing someone else, thai I probabl) would have been depressed for a couple of weeks and Bowling Green has potential, but moped around my room. Well, I've come upon my final idea - make use of the space in they should do something with Now, responses like hers just about roll off mv back. Call it matu- month here in Bowling Green, front of University Hall by hav- the Hotel Millikin. I look out the nl\ Call il apathy Call il so much rejection you get used to it. again. I say again because I was ing live bands or some type of window of my apartment every- The point is that spring, no matter whether we're in a relationship supposed to have graduated in Paul Khacherian organized events. Even some- day and see this beautiful, his- or not, is a chance to begin anew. It's a time to make a fresh start — August of 1998 but unfortunate- thing like organized Ultimate toric building rotting away. Re- whether that means landing in a new relationship or rejuvenating ly, as I was so kindly informed in Frisbee or drum circles. open the hotel or turn it into the ones we ve got apartments, do something, but September of 1998, I was two I guess the university and credit hours short in a sociology don't let it go lo waste and rot. UAO could say they do things requirement. Thanks to all the Guest It's way too nice for that. Davit' I Singleton is a it-Wire guest columnist from the University of like that for Ihe students. help I received and the somehow Missouri I olumbia. Columnist Thanks. Bring in a great band Make the city a bike-friendly overlooked facl that I was short like They Might Be Giants to a place. Put in a bike lane that in the social sciences require- Letters to the Editor policy piece of crap place like Anderson runs along Wooster and Main ments some months after I Arena and then charge the stu- Street. Have some type of public Do you agree with at! of this? The BG News encourages alt student, faculty, should have been informed Stuck in the cafeteria/bingo hall administrative and local input from any and all people who have a strong opin- dents $20 to see it. Morons. transporlation. All this city about it, I returned lo Bowling atmosphere we have right now. ion. The BG News will not dlscrtmminate upon letters solely based on a person's II could possibly be the worst Why not have a blowout show in would need is a couple of buses opinion. We offer two avenues to people wishing to express his or her opinion. Green this semester lo finally fin- university union I have ever Ihe summer at either Ihe stadium that run from the so-called mall ■ Letters to the Editor. Letters are to be less than 500 words (less than two ish my undergraduate career ... typed, double-spaced pages). These are usually in response to a current Issue on seen. To the University: thanks or even the intramural fields (that's a whole story in itself) lo seven-and-a-half years. Not bad, the BUSH campus or Bowling Green area. for all the overpriced, greasy where Ihey could get big names, Wal-Mart, and from Meijer to the huh? Don't worry, it wasn't all ■ Guest Columns. Longer pieces (between 600-800 words) can be submitted as food, and that thing you like to charge the $20, give the students Wood County Hospital. Even a Guest Columns. Guest columns will be subject to space limitations and consid- spent here in beautiful Bowling ered based on topic relevance and quality. call a coffee shop. And thanks something Ihey could get into, type of off-campus shuttle that Green, Ohio. for those oh-so-comfortable and make a killing at the same runs from apartments to campus | Anonymous letters are not encouraged. The News will not print any letter or would be helpful for many peo- Guest column without being able to verify the author. This will be accomplished Although my time here is up chairs from the 1960s. And lime because you know that only if the author submits Ins or her name, academic major and year, phone thanks for the inviting atmos- would bring in people from all ple. number and/or e-mail address. The News will consider printing a letter or col- and 1 can no longer attempt to umn as anonymous only under specific situations in which the author may have make changes, or even bitch phere the union gives off. over the place, nol just BG. I could go on and on, but my valid reasons to remain anonymous. Again, morons. Lots of potential about changes that I think This University has so much poml here is that there is a lot To submit a Guest Column or letter, bring a written copy to 210 West Hall and with all the ability to do so but should be made, it's not loo late potential that goes lo waste. that could be done lo make this a leave It in the Opinion Editor's mailbox. Or. send it on e-mail to bgnews®list- nothing like that ever happens. proc.bgsu edu and give it the subject. "Letter to the Editor". for some of you to try and make Why? I don't know. This uni- much nicer, even a much friend- lier place lo be. So if you feel you Space limitations may prevent The News from printing all letters received. The a difference. Please, voice your versity does nothing for students Here's a gripe I have with not News reserves the right to edit any and all letters. The Editorial Board acknowl- opinions to anyone you can - it lo gel out, interact, explore. It only the university but The know of something to improve edges all entnes submitted for publication. couldn't hurl to do that. So here gives students nothing to do but News as well. it, not only for yourself but for I will share with you some of my go out and party. This campus everyone here, please voice your Advertising ... Letting us Copyright O 1999, The BG News. Bowling Green, Ohio. Reprinting of any thoughts that would make Bowl- really is a nice campus. There is opinion. Do whatever you can know what events are happen- material from this publication without prior permission of The BG News Is ing Green and BGSU a better a lot of green space but nothing do, even if it's just writing an ing on campus and off. prohibited. place. to attract people lo it, especially article for The News sharing The BG News is an independent publication founded in 1920 and is pub- on weekends. Why not organize Sure they let us know, but your ideas with fellow students. lished daily during the a.-ademic year and weekly during the summer semes- As far as the University and No matter how big or small, get ter. campus are concerned, I don't weekend events, even weekday they let us know Ihe day of the events (when the weather is nice; event ... or even worse we get to Ihe word out and hopefully it Opinions expressed in columns and letters to the editor are not necessarily even know where to begin. will make a positive difference. those of the student body, faculty. University administration or The BG Although 1 will say that I am of course because we all know read about what happened the how crappy it is here in the win- News. Unsigned editonals are the opinion of the Spring 1999 BG News staff happy for those of you that will day after. ter) that will bring people out The BG News encourages its readers to notify the paper of any errors In sto- be able to enjoy the new Union As for this city, and this is and even more importantly, Paul Khacherian is a guest ries or photograph descripUons. when if is complete (if that ever bring people together. Here's an very much connected to the Uni- columnist. He can be reached at Decisions made by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board are final. really happens) instead of being versity because of its ownership, [email protected].
* website of the day PEOPLE www.internships.com on the street the adventures of I, pronounced as eye Buddy the Blood What do you think of Hash fiction by Jason Nelson drop ho/ been UAO cancelling the TMBG concert? 'Either The End or The Beginning" hanging around I've seen The End. Don't worry about seeing it for for o reo/on . .. Amanda Toth Derek Howard yourself, because you'll be disappointed. All the bumper he want/ Freshman Freshman stickers and billboards build it up way too much. But just Interior Design Undecided "I don't think it's "They should have in case you have some odd nerve disorder or are just YOU fair to the people kept it for the fans of bored, I'll give you the directions. Take the highway, I for- who were going to They Might Be Giants. lo give your go, no matter how I'm sure they get which one, to the town of Felt in the Oklahoma pan- few " disappointed a lot of handle. Once there, turn on your radio, press the scan BIOOD! people " button and keep driving. At first you'll wonder when the II doesn't even Stephanie Whitney radio scan will stop. You'll watch the numbers rolling from Freshman 88 to 108, become mesmerized and drive off the road into hurl! I gore blood Photography "I'm disappointed a ditch. Slap yourself, then slap yourself again. When you today and I /ur- because Little Sibs hear a low grumbling crunching sound coming from your weekend is this cheek, then it is probably a good idea to stop hitting your- vived . . . and I weekend and I was planning to take my self. Get back on the road, and keep driving until the scan brother and sister." helped lo /ove o Hannah Tracy Rodney Dawson finally stops and the blaring country music scares the crap Sophomore Junior out of you. At this point clean yourself up, change your life. Check oul IPC TComm underwear, turn south and you're there at The End. I'll be "I think it's "Why book it and Ihe claret-col- pathetic. It seems say it's going to hap- honest though. I've only seen it from a distance. I was like every show we pen when it's not going to stop. But after reading the tourism pamphlet on ored-fluid /eene have is cancelled." even definite?" The Beginning and its 99 cent ham sandwiches just a few in Ol/camp, fir/I • People on the street is intended as an unscientific sample of the student population Anyone miles down the road, The End just didn't seem like that big desperately hoping to be in this feature may find it profitable to hang around the student union of a deal anymore. floor. around, say, seven-ish But you didn't hear it here
All these campus events and more can be found on the University website: http://events.bqsu.edu/ mmm events L_ 107 Har Free and open to the public. and stones of Holocaust Wednesday for free! Recreation Center Karaoke-A-Thon myths and Fundraiser Hall. 111 Olscamp Hall. Survivors . . . their messages of 4/14/99 10 a.m. Come karaoke with the BG hope and compassion." Del 7:30 p.m. Calzo is a 1960 journalism grad- Surplus Auction Men's Chorusl Towers Mall. 7:30 p.m. Killing Indians: Myths, Lies Holocaust inspirational uate of BGSU. 121 West Hall. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Semi-annual auction of surplus 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Exaggerations slide exhibit by Nick Del Sibs' n • Kids Weekend furniture and merchandise. Sherman Alexie, award-winning 8 p.m. Open to the public. Contact Bill NAACP ticket sales Calzo Recreation Center Union Foyer. Spokane/ Coeur d'Alene Del Calzo. a Denver photojour- Shringara Nepal Asmus at 419/372-8616 or was- coupons author, music producer and nalist. will present a slide exhibit This group captures the heart of [email protected] edu. Reed St. Get your free Sibs N' Kids Noon filmmaker will read from his cre- about Holocaust survivors who Nepal's astonishing variety of Warehouse coupons from the "Rec Sport Brown Bag Luncheon ative works. Hosted by the are U.S. citizens. Slides will fea- traditional music. Free and Report" on April 7 and 14 and A certified nurse practitioner University Human Relations ture photographs from his book open to the public Ice Arena take your sib or kid to the Rec 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and midwife will discuss PMS Commission. Reception follows. "The Triumphant Spirit: Portraits Lounge. 1 . 1 1 '■ ■'-■ ' 1 • •' 13 daily 14 ' 1
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WEDNESDAY Mill 6:3(1 7:00 ~7^3 The Editor-in-Chief, BG Mike Wendling News World &Nation 372-6966 Eye on NATO presses airstrikes as Serbs advance The Associated Press news BAJRAM CURR1, Albani - Igniting fears of a widening con- from (taff and win reports flict, Serb forces pushed into northern Albania on Tuesday, fought an hour-long skirmish ■CHARITY"""""""""™"""""""" with Albanian troops, seized a border hamlet and torched After criticism, Al, Tipper donate $15,000 homes before withdrawing, WASHINGTON (AP) — After being criticized for their small Albanian officials and interna- donations last year, Vice President Al Gore and his wife. Tipper, tional observers said. opened their wallets wide to charily in 1998 — giving more than With Albania a major staging $15,000 to various causes. ground for NATO forces, even According to 1998 tax returns released Tuesday, the Gores paid Tuesday's incident — short- $52,951 in federal taxes for 1998, or 23 percent of an adjusted gross lived, small-scale, with no income of $224,132. reported casualties — brought a . The Gores reported giving $15,197 to charity in 1998. The White warning from Washington that House did not specify which charities the Gores gave donations, but Yugoslavia would make a grave said they ranged from religious institutions and educational organi- mistake in expanding the fight- zations to groups that aid the homeless and mentally ill. ing. Gore, the leading Democratic presidential contender, was roundly In Belgrade, Yugoslav officials criticized last year when it was revealed he and his wife gave only denied any incursion into Alba- $353 to charity in 1997 after giving $35,530 the previous year. nia. The chief of the army infor- Associated Press Photo ■ TORNADOESH""""H"H"B""Ba mation service, Col. Milivoje Novkovic, said on state televi- An ethnic Albanian girl holds onto a barbed wire fence after arriving at a NATO-run refugee Damage assesment will be out Wednesday sion that Yugoslavia's defense of camp in Stenkovec near Skopje, Macedonia. MONTGOMERY, Ohio (AP) — Lt. Gov. Maureen O'Connor its own borders was "being fab- more allied troops will be based in Europe, U.S. Army Gen. Wes- Listening in on the Albanian recalled some uncomfortable childhood memories Tuesday as she ricated as an alleged invasion." m Albania. ley Clark, said he had requested border police radio frequency, I toured a stark landscape of homes smashed and trees felled by last Albania, in turn, said the Serb White House spokesman Joe 300 more U.S. aircraft as well as international monitors say they] week's tornado. push into its territory would Lockhart said Washington had additional air power from other heard police urgently ask Alban- The wreckage reminded her of damage from a 1963 storm that carry consequences. Sokol Gjoka, received "credible reports" of a NATO allies. ian soldiers stationed a few miles hammered homes, businesses and a grade school in her suburban an Albanian Foreign Ministry Serb incursion, as well as past In Washington, President away what to do. They were told Cleveland hometown of Strongsville. official, said his country would instances of Serb forces crossing Clinton said nearly three weeks to stand and fight, but soon "This is very reminiscent," she said, pausing along a street that ran take necessary steps to defend the border or shelling Albanian of NATO airstrikes are "dimin- reported they were surrounded between leveled and partly standing homes. "It looks like a bomb itself, "in close coordination with territory. ishing and grinding down" and retreating. went off." our allies." "If [Yugoslav) President Milo- Milosevic's military capabilities. As the Yugoslav forces Gov. Bob Taft's administration hopes to get results of the federal sevic seeks to widen this war, it The Albania border clash, by pushed toward the hamlet of i government's preliminary damage assessment as soon as Wednes- These days, that means will be a great mistake," he said. Kamenica — which had already day, so Taft can decide whether to ask Washington to make federal NATO, which has taken over the account of international loans and grants available for rebuilding. Albania's airfields, airspace and The warning came as NATO monitors, began when about 50 been shelled by the Serbs for sev- Nine teams of investigators from the Federal Emergency Manage- military infrastructure. In com- moved to more than double its Serb infantrymen advanced on eral days, driving oft most resi- ment Agency toured areas of Montgomery, ing weeks, a force of Apache air armada. In Brussels, Belgium, lightly manned Albanian border dents — Albanian soldiers attack helicopters and thousands the supreme allied commander posts early Tuesday afternoon. moved to engage them. Summer -Help Wanted! gggU VmmfZetvic* a Mtlfy £C?2U 3tuJ(*nU an&axta. 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(ACROSS FROM EASYSTREET) fcjaaml 10% ia*a Kevorki CftJLJL & entenced to 10 to 25 years The Associated Press amount to a life sentence for wheelchair, could barely move Kevorkian: "It would be a terri- his arms or legs and was afraid PONTIAC, Mich— Dr. Jack ble tragedy to lose such a heroic of choking to death on his own Kevorkian, who videotaped figure in American life." saliva. himself giving a man a lethal The widow and brother of Medical examiners consid- injection and dared prosecutors Thomas Youk, the 52-year-old ered the death suspicious. But to stop him, was sentenced to 10 Lou Gehrig's disease patient they had little to go on until to 25 years in prison Tuesday by whose videotaped death was Kevorkian sent a videotape to a judge who told him: "Sir, con- shown on "60 Minutes" last fall, CBS. The tape and the "60 Min- sider yourself stopped." pleaded for leniency. But Cooper utes" interview with Kevorkian Kevorkian, who turns 71 next was adamant as she lectured were the prosecution's main evi- month, grinned as he was led Kevorkian. dence. from the courtroom in handcuffs, "This trial was not about the It was the firs,t murder trial for saying to a friend, "Justice?" He political or moral correctness of Kevorkian, a retired pathologist said nothing when given the euthanasia," the judge said. "It who says he has been involved opportunity to speak at his sen- was about you, sir. It was about in 130 deaths since 1990, and the tencing. lawlessness. It was about disre- first time he was found guilty of Judge Jessica Cooper refused spect for a society that exists taking part in a death. His previ- to release him on bail while he because of the strength of the ous trials, all on assisted suicide appeals his murder conviction, legal system." charges, resulted in three acquit- saying she couldn't trust his "No one, sir, is above the law. tals and one mistrial. promise not to take part in any No one," she continued. "You In past cases, Kevorkian said more suicides. had the audacity to go on nation- his patients used his homemade "That is what he believes his al television, Show the world devices to start the flow of car- life mission is," she said. what you did and dare the legal bon monoxide or intravenous In addition to giving system to stop you. Well, sir, con- chemicals that caused their Kevorkian the sentence prosecu- sider yourself stopped." death. In Youk's case, Kevorkian tors asked for, the judge handed Even so, she predicted the him three to seven years for debate that Kevorkian brought administered the injection. delivery of a controlled sub- to the fore will continue "long "I think as far as he's con- stance. The sentences will run after this trial and your activities cerned he thinks that what he concurrently, and Kevorkian will fade from public memory." did was proper," Kevorkian be eligible for parole after six On "60 Minutes," Kevorkian attorney Mayer Morganroth years and eight months, a prose- threatened a hunger strike if sent said. "He knew the risks, and in cutor said. to prison — a claim he has not order to move the process he He i on Id have gotten life in repeated. If he does go on a took the risks." Kevorkian represented him- prison. hunger strike, Michigan prison Associated Press Photo Defense attorney David policy calls for forced feeding. self for most of his short trial, Gorosh said that he was sur- Kevorkian injected Youk with which ended last month with a s sentence in the mur- second-degree murder convic- Carol Clelgh from Not Dead Yet reacts after learning of Dr. Jack Kevorkian prised by the judge's decision lethal chemicals on Sept. 17 at der trial of the retired pathologist in Ponfiac, Mich. and that he hopes it does not Youk's request. Youk was in a tion. Realize your dreams with a Supplemental Student Loan* It happens nearly every day. Students postpone their education, or drop out of college, never to * return. All because their savings, scholarships, and Federal Student Loan options had run out Fortunately, you won't have to worry about that. preparing for Now Ohio students don't have to see their dreams end simply because their traditional educa- tion Rinding has. 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We're in very FLORIDA— Florida's gover- dangerous, high-burn conditions," nor declared a state of emer- Frank Pocica gency Tuesday as windy, dry Fire Services Deputy Chief weather raised the threat o( wild- tires across the Southeast, where burning permits were suspend- reported 131 fires on more than flames have blackened thou- ed. 5,000 acres Monday. That fol- sands of acres of forest and Bush noted that an index of lowed 119 weekend fires that brush. fire potential calculated by Flori- forced a precautionary evacua- Residents of 60 homes near da's Division of Forestry was tion of campers from Stephen Wilkes'boro in western North above 600 — on a scale where Foster State Park and briefly Carolina remained under an 400 denotes significant danger. closed a major highway north of evacuation order Tuesday Humidity dropped to as low as Atlanta. because of that state's largest fire, 20 percent. "Yesterday was the roughest which had burned 600 acres. The "We are in a red-alert day," day we've had in recent years," blaze was 75 percent contained. said Fire Services Deputy Chief Alan Dozier, chief of forest pro- The declaration by Florida Frank Pocica. "We're in very tection for the Georgia Forestry Gov. Jeb Bush allows the Nation- dangerous, high-burn condi- Commission, said Tuesday. al Guard lo help firefighters, and tions." Nearly 30 weekend fires in two Blackhawk helicopters were Brush fires in central Florida eastern Tennessee burned 4,000 immediately put lo work dump- on Monday blackened at least acres. Two vacation homes were ing water on fires in Hillsbor- 1,400 acres and destroyed three destroyed. Arson was suspected ough and Polk counties. houses. And weekend fires in in 11 fires. National Guard helicopters southern Florida burned hun- Unlike the other states in the also fought fires in Tennessee dreds of acres of brush and grass region, North Carolina got help over the weekend. Tennessee southwest of Miami. from the weather as the wind Associated Press I Gov. Don Sundquist asked the Weeks of drought also have died down Tuesday, and cloudy, Flames Federal Emergency Management dried out Georgia's forests, and humid weather was expected engulf a pine tree near a North Port Fire Department trunk, as a wiiatire rages in nort. Agency for help, and all outdoor the state Forestry Commission Wednesday. Charolette County. Clintons pay 17 percent of income, $89,951 to federal taxes The Associated Press lnalthat amount to next year's tax and 1987, and the Carters paid 34 taxpayers with adjusted gross $1,329 in taxable refunds or cred- including $99,220 for gifts === bill. percent and 33 percent of their incomes between $200,000 and its, $74,289 in business income 1998 ancand| $62,718 in gifts camcan WASHINGTON — President WASHINGTON —President TheTh„ Clintons' 1998 return income in federal taxes in 1978 $500,000, and 200,000 in the and $200,318 in capital gains. over„„or from,.„_ the,. previous__J_„ year.„„„ Clinton and his wife, Hillary, closely mirrored that from the and 1979. group between $500,000 and $1 The dividend and interest The $74,289 in businc took took home $504,109 in 1998 previous year, when they report- According to the most recent million. That's out of 120.4 mil- income includes $12,000 from the — less than they earned the year ed $569,511 in adjusted gross IRS statistics, taxpayers earning lion tax returns filed. Henry G. Freeman Jr. Pin Money income came from profits gene - before — and paid 17 percent of income and paid $91,964, or 16 between $200,000 and $500,000 The ' Clintons reported Fund, a trust fund established in ated by a book written sever I their earnings in taxes. percent, in federal taxes. from 1994 to 1996 paid an aver- $509,345 in total income, which 1912 for the spouse of the presi- years ago by Mrs. Clinton about According to tax returns By comparison, the Bushes age of 25.5 percent of their was reduced to $504,109 after dent. As in previous years, the child raising, "It Takes a Village." adjusted gross income in taxes. first lady will contribute that released Tuesday, the Clintons paid 15 percent of their income deduction of self-employment Proceeds from another books she earned $65,402 less than in 1997. in federal taxes in 1991, and 22 For incomes between $500,000 taxes. Their income sources money to charity, the White wrote about the family's cat. They paid $89,951 in federal percent in 1990. The Reagans and $1 million, the average was included $200,000 from Clinton's House said. taxes this year. They overpaid paid 27.5 percent and 25 percent 30 percent. salary as president, $16,665 in The Clintons took a $161,938 Socks, and dog, Buddy, go direct- their taxes bv $4,267 and applied of their income in taxes in 1986 In 1996, there were 1.2 million interest. $16,736 in dividends. deduction for charitable gifts, ly to a national parks foundation. When did things stop making sense? What's going on out there? A long time ago. Make sense of the nonsense', and check out the weather, crossword, up on state, national and Internatiortal ©vents with the Wortd and Nation section. pie on the Street, and more. Page Three, Monday through Friday In The BG News. "day through friday In The BG News. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ er April is Sexual Assault Congratulations Awareness Month! ummer 17th Annual Tuition Violence and Abuse Asainst Men Fline/ Raffle Drawing Winners Violence, abuse, assault, or battery can occur Seeking bright. resardless of sender. forwdrd thinking college Grand Prize students from the Mid Ohio area Full Semester Tuition and Fees Sexual violence can and does occur between same interested In getting ahead sex partners, and by women abusins men. Phillip Solkov A variety of English. 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Pilots common that many Colom- Avianca domestic flight, National University political scientist bians fly even on short apparently by leftist rebels who flew over the area hours earlier saw passengers being domestic trips. Now it who disappeared into the region where the kidnappers an American was on the late Monday. At least 10 sol- appears even the skies are not countryside with their prey, spirited away onto wooden diers were killed and rein- boats by people dressed in are thought to have headed plane. safe. shows just how lawless with the passengers and crew. forcements were meeting Colombia has become after green fatigues. Colombia's weak central heavy resistance, the army It's proposals have been government has little or no shunned in preliminary peace nearly four decades of armed No group has claimed A spokesman for President said. control over vast areas that talks with the government, conflict. responsibility, but some offi- Andres Pastrana said Tues- are dominated — and terror- A country of 40 million, and many believe the seizing cials suspect the country's day, however, that a rescue There was still no word ized — by an assortment of Colombia has the world's of Flight 9463 may have been second largest guerrilla band, attempt was unlikely. "I don't Tuesday on the fate of the 41 highest kidnapping rate, an ELN publicity stunt the 5,000-member National see that as a possibility," Otto increasingly brazen armed passengers and five crew roughly 27,000 murders a designed to earn respect. Liberation Army. The ELN is Gutierrez told Caracol radio. groups. Security at airports is members from the Avianca year, including some 3,000 the most active rebel group in notoriously lax. Drug traffick- twin-engine turboprop plane, No senior government offi- political killings. The civil "The ELN is discredited a region that has seen fierce ing has bred rampant corrup- which was commandeered cials were aboard the plane, conflict pits leftist guerrillas militarily and the government combat in recent months tion. And the rich and promi- whose passengers included against right-wing paramili- isn't taking it seriously in Monday en route from the between guerrillas and their nent protect themselves with northeastern city of Bucara- an Ecuadorian nun, an Italian tary groups and government negotiations," said Alejandro paramilitary rivals. phalanxes of bodyguards. manga to Bogota, the capital. lay Catholic worker, an elder- security forces. Reyes, a National University political scientist. "If the ELN It was forced to land on a The government sent ly couple in failing health and On Tuesday, fierce fighting More than 2,200 people did this, it would appear an remote northern airstrip troops to try to cordon off a a 3-month-old baby. The U.S. was reported in a northwest- were kidnapped last year attempt to call attention to along the Magdalena River, huge area of the San Lucas Embassy said it was trying to em region where 43 soldiers itself." Colombia's main waterway. range, a mountainous rebel confirm local media reports were ambushed by guerrillas alone, about half of them by BG News Tip Line: 372-6966 Outstanding international graduate Student Awards International Graduate Student Awards are intended to honor and encourage international graduate stu- dents whose academic achievements display a high order of excellence and distinction. 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UOM m ••cunM I ch u mimuJ fund. •*! varUUa uouitm m «ibj« to oirtM ifafca incMing *. po—U. lo> d pnncipml. ^ t = ~ 3- ~ « >* * I ■eage 8 The BG News Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Kidnapping of children on the rise in Karachi The Associalcil Press In the last eight weeks, three since Ihen, according to Yousuf. teen age boys have been kid- Nearly all targeted wealthy busi- KARACHI. Pakistan \cai napped in Karachi, and the lasl nessmen who paid ransoms to rolls to .\ stop outside .i posh abduction ended tragically. win their releases. school lor the children oi The body of 17-year-old Asif The latest wave, aimed at the Karachi's wealthiest and ■< man llhoj.i was found riddled with children of the wealthy — and .with an automatic rifle leaps out. bullets last month after his the slaying of Asif Bhoja — have Carelulh. In- surveys the lather, Hie owner of a private air- shattered the faith of many itieel before letting two young line, was unable, according to Karachi residents in the city's boys in iho back seal leave the authorities, to pay the SI million security forces. car and enter the school grounds. ransom demanded by the kid- "With the increase in crime The sons ol .1 wealthy indus- nappers and kidnappings ... I don't have trialist in iliis c iolenl port city, The two other boys were any faith in the administration or Salim and Arsalan Rehman released alter their parents paid the police to protect my chil- never travel outside their heavily hundreds ol thousands ol dollars dren," said Begum Rehman, fortified home without their in ransoms. Salim and Arsalan's mother. i armed escort and .i drivel armed There has been a shift in the Karachi, a city of 14 million, is u ith ,i submac hine gun. trend ol kidnappings and voung a notoriously violent city "In Hie beginning, wc loll . ery Inns are now being targeted," wracked by ethnic rivalries. odd with guards lollowing us said lamil Yousuf, head of the Rival factions of the Muttaheda everywhere, Inil now vve n* used i itizen Police Liaison Commit- Qami Movement, an ethnic party to il," said I <-_\eai old \rsalan. tee, a watchdog organization representing Indian Muslims They are like laniih now. They that monitors crime and police who settled in Pakistan after pla) e rickel with us." performance in Karachi. 1947, vie for control over sections While kidnappings aren'l new Kidnapping (or ransom began ol the city. But they are not alone: to Karachi, (lie victims .ire. in 1990 in Karachi, Pakistan's Some neighborhoods are con- Associated Press Photo Before it was the wealthy adults industrial and manufacturing trolled by Pashtun nationalists, who were kidnapped. Now it is heart, and there have been 229 while in others, extremist Sindhi Afghan refugees living in Karachi, Pakistan, prepare to leave for Afghanistan. their children reported cases of abductions nationalists hold sway. Ibledoans petition to recall mayor Treated hamburger meat faces test-market This is second, more organized attempt on Carry Finkbeiner The Associated Press government approves rules gov- Even irradiated meal is sub- airport — an idea he later took effort. An unorganized cam- erning meat irradiation. ject to contamination if il is mis- The Associated Press OMAHA— Meatpackers are back. paign led by a city employee in "We'll have to let people handled after treatment. TOLEDO — A citizens group hoping that America is ready for 1995 garnered a few hundred know that the technology is safe IBP and Excel said they will that thinks the mayor's ideas Despite the gaffes, Finkbeiner beef basted in electron beams as and that if they're looking for test-market beef irradiated by a has won support through his signatures. come from outer space is circu- they prepare to sell irradiated that added measure of safety, system being built in Sioux City, lating petitions in cyberspace to love for Toledo and his passion- Leaders of the latest effort say meat to the public. they may very well want to Iry Iowa. They have nol identihed make him face a recall vote. ate efforts to bring business to the last straw came when the Interest in irradiation, used to this," Excel spokesman Mark the lest markets, but the meat the city and improve its down- mayor proposed repealing part curb food-borne illnesses, has Klein said Tuesday. will have to be labeled as having The group, which calls itself town. ' "it- RecalICarty.com., says in its peti- of the dry', charter so the city grown since recent contamina- "I've tasted it," he said. "1 been irradiated. tion that Mayor Carly Finkbein- He said he isn't overly con- could use taxpayer money for a tion scares, including last sum- couldn't tell the difference Titan Corp. of San Diego will mer's recall of 25 million pounds lr has behaved "in a manner cerned abotrt'the petition drive minor league baseball stadium between the treated and untreat- build and operate the so-called of ground beef feared contami- nbecoming the office of mayor because he feels the city has without voter approval. ed" beef. "E-beam system," which is ly abusing citizens, using pro- accomplished much since his i nated with E. coli bacteria. During irradiation, meal is specifically designed to electron- anity, and exhibiting erratic first election, including keeping "We are no longer willing to The process has been used for Subjected to low-level doses ol ically irradiate ground heel. ehavior." its Jeep plant and winning All- tolerate one set of rules for Mr. years on limited amounts of pro- gamma rays or electron beams. Titan president and chief execu- America city honors. Finkbeiner and another set of duce, spices and poultry, but the Scientists agree the process is tive office Ciene W. Ray said. The The two-term mayor has irradiation of red meat was just sale in lood. But antinuclear system will only use electron Jt traded his share of controver- "It may be the first time in the rules for the rest of us citizens," approved by the federal govern- groups have opposed the proce- beams } since taking office in 1994. history of America that a mayor Duane Arquette, a postal worker ment in Februarv. dure if it involves gamma rays Ray believes the electron helped lead a city to All-Ameri- who is one of the group's lead- He's had heated run-ins with Now, meatpacking giants IBP and some health advocates beam process is superior to ca status and then he's subjected ers, said Monday. ouncil members, chased down Inc and Excel Corp. are planning worry that using irradiation gamma ray irradiation because to a recall," he said. a motorist who went through a The group's site on the World lor the lirst test-marketing ol might reduce other safety tech- the technology is easier and red light and suggested moving It's the second time Finkbein- Wide Web includes directions on irradiated ground beef later Ihis niques such as proper handling cheaper to implement. 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Allton finishes its meetings before 9 my favorite band to campus," would have been such a treat to men! in the fact that few senators said that 23 senators attended p.m., so it is normal for members she wrote in her letter. have such a big band come lo Next year he said he intends were present to do any business the first part of the General lo plan other engagements for 9 Yet she wasn't surprised when BGSU." on trying to bring a band to the after 9 p.m. Assembly meeting, but by the p.m. and later. they cancelled due to lack of Another student didn't "People need to redefine their time they reconvened after 9 According to several USG sales. University that interests more understand why UAO had to priorities," Elder said. "We were p.m., only 15 remained. Allton members, the by-laws will prob- "UAO didn't do enough cancel. people, specifically an MTV one person from having quorum. said that while he was disap- ably pass at the next meeting. li research," she said. "Anyone "I can't remember the last band. He also wants to organize We couldn't even officially pointed that no business could "They'd better, otherwise who knows anything knows time a band came lo BGSU," said adjourn; it was pretty sad." be dealt with, it would be wrong there's going to be some major They Might Be Giants is a $10 a festival that would feature local Pamela Dixon, senior Russian The USG senate, according to to automatically judge those ripples in the water," Elder said. band. No one wanted lo buy student. "It seems like 900 peo- BG bands. chief of staff Mike Allton, has 36 who left. "They don't really have to tickets that were so expensive." ple would have been a good "I definitely want to gel a con- seats, approximately 30 of which "It's not fair to judge people pass them, but then next semes- Other students also said UAO turnout." are currently filled. Therefore, at who need to leave before 9 p.m.," ter they'll be in a bind," Hussey did nol do enough advertising, Brian Engelman, next year's cert that has more widespread which could have attributed to UAO concert director, said appeal," he said. "The students least 16 senators arc required lo Allton said. said. the lack of sales. because of UAO's concert cancel- are really thirsty to see a well- "I didn't hear anything about lation, his duty will be more dif- NEPAL it," said Betsy Garmenn, sopho- known band and they would ficult next year. Continued from page one. professor, is originally from Ramakrishnan. Also, the Indian more computer arts major. "I "1 know students are going to pay for a good band." Northern India, and is excited didn't even know they were be skeptical about next year, I "India is such a large region of Student Association will be hav- Despite Engelman's inten- for the group to come to Ihe Uni- coming or canceling." would be skeptical, but I ran for the world and there is nothing to ing breakfast with the band versity. Shrestha will be attend- A freshman also had not the position because I was one of tions for next year, They Might represent their country and cul- ing the concert because of his members. heard about the concert. the people angry that UAO be Giants fans are left without a ture here on campus," Hamish "I didn't know they were never brought .any concerts to said. interest in what their music will Shringara Nepal will be per- coming, but I probably would the campus," he said. concert lo see this weekend. Shringara Nepal represents 57 sound like and the cultural ties forming at 8 p.m. in the Ice have went," said Jon Daugherly, Engelman said he played no "I was really excited to see native tribes within India. Their he has to the group. Arena Lounge. freshman MIS major. music focuses on the feelings To make the group feel wel- part in planning this concert, but them," Lyons said, "I have been "It will be an interesting per- Asia Ball, sophomore fine arts volunteered to help with adver- and experiences of these tribes in come, Shrestha will be housing major, was looking forward to tising. a huge fan of the band for half of Northern India and Nepal. members of the group along formance for anyone interested the concert. She was planning on "This concert was a step in the my life." Mohan Shrestha, geography with another Nepal native, Sub in music," HaSSfsaid. MONK GIANTS Students who charged tickets They might not be giants Continued from page one. show are $15 each. Continued from page one. on a credit card or their Bursar The band will also be playing "The $20 figure was as low as account will receive an automat- Lock Haven University in Penn- human-rights abuses in Tibet, we could get it," Weaver said. ic credit, Weaver said. Students "We don't want to make a profit, who paid by check or cash will sylvania Friday. That show is and secondarily to gel informa- we want the ticket price to be as receive a refund check in the free to Lock Haven University tion about Amnesty Internation- low as can be while still paying mail from the University busi- students, and $10 for everyone the bills." ness office. al out on campus. else. Like Otterbein, Lock Haven Tickets for the Otterbein show "There is a chapter on-cam- They Might Be Giants will still were general admission, rather be playing their scheduled show is a private University. pus," Zender said. "We would (han assigned seating as in in Cincinnati at Bogart's night- Students who have questions like to improve the numbers. . . Anderson Arena. club this Sunday. Tickets for that can call UAO at (419) 372-7164. We do a lot of letter-writing cam- paigns. . .then we try to do larg- Did youknow? -▼■ er things like this. This is our Mote than 5 + Entertainment from hare, there and everywhere. Every ThunuJay in the NOW section. largest thing to date." million Am«3tcaiis suffer from gating A disorders*a CorrectionAn article in The News Monday reported that writer + lor more information. Darren Sherman Alexie will read in 113 Olscamp today. The read- •4- contact the Wellness BG News Photo/MIKE LEHMKUHLE ing will actually take place in ♦ < 'onnoctiofl .u 111 Ol9camp tonight at 73C Four Men's Chorus members sing at the annual Karaoke-A- p.m. Thon In front of the Business Administration building. 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With one out and stint behind the plate today," lege ball with one exception: six runners on first and second base Schmitz said. "And I didn't call pitchers didn't make it in the in the ninth, the Musketeers had one pitch for him, which is Tiger Stadium game. the go ahead run at the plate. good." The view from the field pre- But everyone else did of the Flere got Mike Scuglik to fly But for Newell just the oppor- sented my eyes with some of the 31-active man roster for the Fal- out and then struck out Adam tunity to play was all he was most beautiful sights the world cons. BG downed Xavier 5-3 to Law to end the game. He said he looking for. has to offer. wasn't nervous, but Flere got improve to 16-13 on the season. "The freshmen have been The grass was the color of a some confidence from the expe- "We got every position player stepping up the whole year," he .brilliant green marker, the dirt rienced Falcons around him. in there and we had a chance to said. "I was just happy to do my was like a light brown cloud. get some of our young pitchers "The upperclassmen came to part. It's real hard [to sit the The sun complimented the that haven't had a chance to talk to me [on the mound)," Flere bench], I've got two junior catch- "Olde English 'D" that adorned pitch a whole lot," BG coach said. "They said, 'Just keep on ers ahead of me, Matt Marcum former Tiger great and current Danny Schmitz said. "I thought throwing strikes and that I was hitting coach Alan Trammell's they all did a nice job." doing fine.' AH I had to do was and Brad Simon. They're great hat as he rushed to accommo- Freshman Kevin Stock (1-2) throw the strikes and they made catchers." date dozens of autograph seek- picked up his first career win. the plays behind me." Other freshmen have made a ers. Stock pitched three innings and Flere wasn't the only fresh- huge impact on a daily basis this "Sorry, can't do an interview gave up one run on three hits. man taking charge. Tim Newell, year. Nick Elrod, Sean Ryan and right now. Everything's going on Sophomore starter Craig Menke, a first-year catcher with only six Len Elias all have played a key right now." middle relief pitchers Keith at-bats to his credit, broke a 3-3 role in the Falcon's 6-2 Mid- That is the kind of day it was. Thacker and Brad Henry com- tie with an eventual game-win- American Conference record. Everything was going on. bined to hold the Musketeers to ning RBI single in the sixth Today BG travels to face BG Newi Photo/MIKE LEHMKU. It was the last opening day at two runs in five innings of work. inning. Tiger Stadium. Northern Illinois (4-23, 1 -7 MAC) Another freshman, Doug "1 was looking for a fastball for a doubleheader in Dekab, III. Falcon outfielder Len Elias takes a cut at a pitch against Wrigl' A baseball mecca since 1912 State earlier this season. began its demise. Flere came in to pick up his first on the first pitch," Newell said. Gametime is 1 p.m. The Tigers lost to the Twins 1- 0. Oestreng headed to Everyone's heart was warmed Ruggers sweep weekend with childhood memories of foul NCAA in Salt Lake City balls and obstructed views. By JOE FINNELL While the country was infatu- By MATTHEW P. LYONS tion from the crowd at LSU. "Considering the number of people we had ated with Tim Couch's arm, Things did not go quite as well Special to the BG News The BG News sitting out to various minor injuries, I was Ricky Williams' hair and how to on the balance beam. A fall on It was four up and four down pronounce Akili Smith's first Despite not turning in her her front flip put the all-around as the Bowling Green rugby quite happy with the results. We had an championship out of reach, and name, the one constant of sports best performance of the year, team retired the side to sweep opportunity to take a look at some new earned a score of 9.15. was taking shape in Detroit Tra- freshman Marny Oestreng will last weekend's matches. "I put a lot of pressure on faces all the way up the line." dition. represent the Falcons at the The Falcon ruggers easily han- myself, maybe too much. So it It was a day when the first NCAA Gymnastics Champi- dled the Battle Creek Griffins 34- turned out to be another result words that came to everyone's onships in Salt Lake City, Utah 0 and 44-5. But they had to come Roger Mazzarella minds were "The end of an era." on April 24. Oestreng earned than 1 hoped for," Oestreng said. BCi Rugbv coach After the balance beam rou- from behind twice to defeat stub- Because it truly was. the spot at nationals at the born Grand Valley State by Standing on the grass along regional competition this past tine, she bounced back on floor ran around us, my guys looked reeled off three 75 yard dashes to exercise. Her score of 9.95 was scores of 12-8 and 7-3. BG now like they were rooted to the record his first career hat trick the third baseline and looking up weekend at Louisiana State Uni- sports a 22-5 record. at the rafters brought floods of versity. good enough for a spot at the ground." and rookie fly half Pete Cromly national championship as a floor "Considering the number of BG's backs cruised through landed three conversions and a realizations of some of the great- Oestreng started out before people we had sitting out to var- est athletes of the modern era the meet with anjexcellent draw. specialist. massive gaps in the Griffin's penalty field goal. Forwards "She hit the routine of the ious minor injuries, I was quite defense, chewing up massive John Jackowski and Nick Thax- who set foot on that field. She began on vault and rotated happy with the results," coach It was the field where Ty Cobb around the four different events year," said Connelly. chunks of real-estate. ton and backs Joe Finnell and "Overall, I am happy that I Roger Mazzarella said. "We had "If it weren't for a couple ot Jason Cadek added tries to- the spiked random infielders lung- with host school LSU. One of an opportunity to lake a look at ing to prevent stolen bases. Hank made it this far. I never expect- gifts in form of dropped'passes, point total. her finest vaults of the year some new faces all the way up Greenberg chased the Babe with ed it before 1 started and 1 did BG could have easily run the Against Grand Valley Slate, a earned a score of a disappoint- the line." 58 Home Runs 23 years before my best. I cannot do better than score unto a fifty point range," start-up program playing its first ing 9.65 from the judges. With the Michigan Cup coming the word had' heard of Roger that," Oestreng said. Houser said. ever match, the Falcons' rookie; "Her vault was good. She got up this weekend, we will finally M.iris. It is where Cecil Fielder a really weak score from the Oestreng's performance In the first match, fullback Jim had to come from behind twici have everyone available for the set the stage for the current allows her to compete at the Bollinger and fly half Scott to secure BG's weekend sweep judges and literally no one in the first time all year," captain Jeff upswing in power by cracking gym could understand where NCAA gymnastics national Havericak retained their hold at In the first match, a Brandoi McVey said. "Some minor tinker- 51 dingers in 1990. the judges got that score," said championship meet at the Uni- the top of the Falcon's scoring Burns try and Greg Gaver kick ing in the backfield still needs to From the field, the broadcast coach Dan Connelly. versity of Utah as a floor special- list. Bollinger punched in a pair left the Falcons behind 8-7. Then be done but otherwise, we're in booth looked like a little shack Oestreng's uneven bar's score ist. She will represent BG for the of tries while Havericak booted wing Ivan Miracle swept the end Suspended between the two of 9.825 received .i H,.Hpr recep- first time ever in a national good shape to defend last year's three conversions and a penalty to touch down in the corner and decks behind home plate. championship gymnastics meet championship." field goal. Wings Keith Bowers win the match 12-8. Perched in the booth was Hall of Despite a huge weight and and Theo Wirtz along with cen- Behind 3-0 in the second Famer Al Kaline. Kaline was one height advantage over their col- ter Mike Swanbeck added solo match, BG scrum half Anthony of the greats on the Tiger's 1968 Ohio State looks for lege opponents, the Battle Creek tries in the 34-0 defeat. Lazar scored the go-ahead try world series team. His presence forwards proved to be no match The Falcons picked up the and fullback Adam Smith at Tiger Stadium is so powerful leaders for 1999 season for their Falcon counterparts. pace in the second match, * padded the 7-3 victory with his "Speed is life," Griffin coach upending the Griffins by a 44-5 conversion. that closer Todd Jones asked if The Associated Press All-Big Ten selection Diggs and he could wear Kaline's old glove several other promising Al Houser said. "The way BG score. Center John Lockwood for both the last opener and the COLUMBUS, Ohio — Andy prospects left to fill their cleats. fasl game at the Stadium. Katzenmoyer is gone. So is Jerry The Buckeyes' two-deep chart Monday was a day about Rudzinski. But before anyone has Diggs (a 6-foot-4, 235-pound heroes and all-time greats. It was goes away thinking Ohio State junior) and Courtland Bullard (6- a remembrance of the presence will be defenseless at linebacker 3, 220, sophomore) as the outside pf Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, this fall, Na'il Diggs has some- 'backers with Chris Kirk (6-3, ^Shoeless" Joe Jackson and thing he wants to say. 235, senior) taking Katzenmoy- countless others. "That's just the kind of skepti- er's spot in the middle. Listed on i "When you think about the cism we have to face this sea- the second team are Joe Cooper jplayers who have graced this son," Diggs said with a shrug. (6-2, 213, junior) and Tim Cheat- Held, it is a who's who of base- "I'm pretty sure it won't be the wood (6-4, 215, sophomore) out ball," said American League last. I'll just say I'm ready to wide and Jason Ott (6-4, 240, president Gene Budig. prove myself to anybody." sophomore) in the middle. People have complained The acclaimed Katzenmoyer Ohio State also has recruited about the obstructed view seats elected to take his act to the pros three linebackers, all from within and players have complained a year early. He will most likely the state: Pat O'Neill (6-4, 215, Jabout the small dugout that is be a first-round pick in Satur- out of Cuyahoga Falls Walsh r'too far into the ground, " Tram- day's NFL draft. Jesuit), Matt Wilhelm (6-5, 240, jrnell said. "You can't see too Rudzinski was acknowledged from Elyria) and Fred Pagac Jr. ■much from this angle." by his teammates as the Buck- (6-2, 230, the son of the OSU But Monday, everybody put eyes' emotional and intellectual defensive coordinator). jthat out of their minds. They leader last season. He'll most Diggs, who many thought Jiocused on the history and the likely be waiting by the phone to outshone Katzenmoyer a year H03 years that baseball had been find out if his name is called in ago, said he hasn't spent the ■played at the comer of Michigan the draft. spring thinking about who the fend Trumbull on the outskirts of "We're going to have to find Buckeyes are missing. (downtown Detroit. replacements for both of those "Most of my 'missing' is I "We've got 80 inore home guys," Ohio State coach John done," he said. "At the end of •games after this one, so it hasn't Cooper said. "Andy will be hard last year, I was thinking about Rally set in yet." Trammell said. to replace because of his physical who wouldn't be around this But still, even with 80 more ability and Jerry because he was year. But now I don't have time Photo by Roger Mazzarella •games at the comer, there will smart and such a leader on and to think about it." off the field." Coach Cooper said he believes Jnever be another opening day. Center John lockwood takes off on one of his three scoring runs against Battle Creek. Dan Nied is a sports writer. All With those two mainstays this linebacking corps could be as [comments and suggestions should gone, Ohio State has first-team good as last year's. be sent to [email protected]. *. I A I page 11 Wednesday, April 14, 1999 The BG News spo OVER THE WIRE STANDINGS American Le.igut* National League m !ne Brand to leave Duke behind for NBA By The Ass.xi.il.-.! PrCM By The AModated Pwn The next question is whether Easl Division East Division compiled from Wire sources The Associated Press W Pel GB W Pet GB 857 Brand's teammates — sopho- Boston 6 New York 6 750 5 833 1/2 DURHAM, N.C. ■ Elton \'ew York All.inu 5 625 I more William Avery and fresh- Toronto 4 571 2 Philadelphia 4 500 2 Brand is set to become Duke's man Corey Maggette — will join Tampa Bay 3 .29 3 •FOOTBALL 429 2 1/2 first underclassman to leave Baltimore 2 333 31/2 Montreal 3 him in leaving school. 286 3 1/2 Bryce taken 23rd in early for the NBA, and he might rinnd.l 2 Dawkins did not return a call Central Division have company before too long. • Canadian draft to his office Tuesday. Central Division Brand, college basketball's W Pel W Pel GB Former Bowling Green defen- 857 Avery's mother said she and Cleveland 6 I'liNburgh 4 667 player of the year, and Blue Dev- Kansas City 3 429 sive back and special learns play- Houston 3 500 I her son met Friday with coach 3 429 ils associate head coach Johnny Mbmtaou 500 1 er Morty Brice was selected yes- Mike Krzyzewski at his home, Chicago 2 286 St Louis 3 Dawkins will hold a news con- 429 11/2 terday in the annual Canadian where he is recovering from hip Detroit 1 143 ( iruinn.m 3 ference Wednesday, when the 6- Milwaukee 2 333 2 Football League draft. foot-8 sophomore center is surgery, to discuss Avery's pro VV.-st Division Chicago 2 286 2 1/2 Bryce, who resides in Bow- expected to announce he will prospects. Terry Simonton said W Pel West Division manville, Ontario, was taken as her son is leaning toward staying A 571 bypass his last two years of eligi- Anaheim W Pel GB the 23rd pick overall in the third Sea tile 4 571 in school next season. San Francisco 6 857 bility. IfcXM 3 429 round by the Hamiliton Tiger- 714 I Oakland 2 286 Los Angeles 5 Cats. He is projected to be a San Diego 4 .500 21/2 defensive back for Hamiliton. Gretzky may retire after this season Colorado 2 2U> 4 Arizona 2 286 4 The Associated Press waiting anxiously. SOFTBALL Walter Gretzky said his son's HMlWlday'l Game, Wednesday's Games Will 1999 be it for No. 99? Minnesota (Hawkins0-1) al DeOoil (Weaver0-0), 705 p m Cincinnati (Hamisch 1-0) at Chicago (Lieber 1-0), 2.20 p m. Falcons lose 9-1 to mind was made up. Kansas City (Suppan 0-1»al Cleveland (Colon 1-0), 7:05 p m. Only Wayne Gretzky knows Tampa Bay (Arrojo 0-1) al Toronto (Escobar 1-0), 7 05 p m Milwaukee (Abbott 0-1) at Montreal (Batista 1-0), 7 05 p m "I would strongly suspect that St Louis (Mercker 1-0) al Pittsburgh (Benson 1-0), 7 05pm Buckeyes, fall to 7-18 for sure, and he isn't saying. Baltimore (Erickson 0-11 al New York (Cone 1-0). 735 p m. Sunday will be his final game," Anaheim (Finley 1-0) al Oakland (Rogers 0-1). 10:05 p m Florida (Sanchez 0-1) al New York (Hershiser 0-1), 7 10 p m The BG softball team lost 9-1 Speculation about the possible the elder Gretzky told radio sta- Texas (BurketlO-l)al Seattle (Henry 1-0), 10.35 p.m. Atlanta (Millwood 0-1) at Philadelphia (Byrd 1-0). 7 35 p m (o Ohio State in Columbus yes- retirement of hockey's greatest Thursday's Games San Diego (Spencer 0-1) al Colorado (Bohanon 1-0). 8.05 p.m terday. BG falls to 7-18 on the tion CKGL in Kitchener, Ontario. Anaheim at Oakland, 4 05 p m Los Angeles (Perez 0-1) al Arizona (Daal 0-0), 10 05 p m. player has given the final days of Chicago at Boston, 6 05 p m Houston (Lima 0-1) at San Francisco (Esles 10), 1005 pm "1 haven't talked to him person- IfeMf at Seattle, 6 35pm year. the regular season much more Thursday's Games ally. He's talked with his mom, Minnesota al Detroit. 7 05 p.m. The Falcons mustered only meaning than the playoff race Kansas City at Cleveland, 7 05 p.m Milwaukee al Montreal. 1 15 p m. five hits compared to the Buck- could and it has hockey fans, the but most likely he will announce Tampa Bay at Toronto, 705 p m SI. Louis al Pittsburgh, 1 35 p m eyes 10. NHL and the New York Rangers a retirement. He's 38 now." Baltimore al New York. 7 35 p.m. Cincinnati al Chicago, 2 20 p m EUROPE $209 ow $1500 weekly potential mailing our circulars. Stop Crime Now Bowling Green Council ol Teachers ol Mathe- ANYTIME IN 19W WANTED For into call 203 3192802 matics presents: From pepper-spray to door alarms and much 1 more. For free catalog write: Carlo/Mexico $209 rfl 375 Counselors and Instructors needed "Interviewing (or and Survrving Your First Math Discount Fares Worldwide Slop Crime Now Coed summer camps in Pocono Mountains, Teaching Job." 800-326-2009 360 Colony Lane M1 1 rmte needed. Own bedroom. April to Aug PA. Lohikan. 1-800-488-4321, Tuesday, April 13 at 9;00pm in Lite Science www.alrhllch.org Classified Bowling Greon, OH 43402 school yr. $200/mo. Call Mike or Sara at www lohikan.com Budding Room 140. (taxes additional) All are welcome lor the ques ton/answer pre- 353-7042. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE SATISFAC- Ads TION OF HELPING OTHER PEOPLE. EN- sentation. 1 rmte. needed for summer 99 and/or 99-00 Froe to good home. 2 yr. old male cat. De- JOYING SMILING FACES AND WORKING school year. 2 blocks from campus, own room, clawed & neutered. Call Amy at 352-4136. WITH A GREAT CREW OF CO WORKERS? 372-6977 PERSONALS wahser/dryer.util.mcl Call 353-3410. C.J.O BLAKELY CARE CENTER CAN MEET THIS Tonight BA 103 @ 8.00 Get ready tor the 1999 Wood County Humane Ihf BC New* "ill i»'i knowing I) Atcpt .tJ»cntM-mrnt« 1 subleaser needed for summer. 192.50 plus u- NEED BY TRAINING YOU FOR A STATE ChnsBrennan. F.B.I Society Mutt Strut' Sunday. April 18 at Perry thji divttnuntiir. tn tnu'uragr Jmnnimaimn agJinu tilities. Will be available May 8 lo Aug. Located TESTED NURSE AIDE POSITION VARIETY Free pizza & elections. AGDAGDAGD Stadium. The walk begins at 11:00am. All any individual i* group «*i the hj-i' ffSPI tl - ■ at 702 4th street Api B Call 354-0241 for more OF WORKING HOURS AVAILABLE AFTER Alpha Gamma Delia is interviewing lor a proceeds benefit the WCHS. For more inlorma- mo). rrli(«t>n. njiioruJ mijin. wu.il IMHMJI-HI dts information. TRAINING FREE TRAINING CLASSES h Houseboy for tall '99 & Spring 2000 If inter- tion. call Bill at 354-5301 or email at jNlity MJtut d« J *riir«!i 01 01 'I* -'" Got ready tor the 1999 Wood County Humane STARTING SOON APPLY AT 600 STERLING k-j-.il!> |«i'lifted sMtu* ested, please call Trioa at 372-3194 [email protected] (Pets are encouraged 2-4 Summer Subleasers Society Mull Strul* Sunday. April 18 at Perry AGDAGDAGO to bring their owners') Sponsored by Friends of 2 bdrm. apt. close lo campus. Balcony w/view DRIVE, N. BALTIMORE. OH FOR MORE IN- Stadium. The walk begins at 11:00am All Thr BC New* i»trnn thr ngni n AKUM the Humane Society. of pond. Air conditioning. Please call 353-7014. FORMATION EOD. ___ proceeds benefit the WCHS. For more mlorma- m irsis* ■) jd..i>i' Shaalar is .i growing rental-retail company »iili .VI 1(ocaliims in Now Ohio and Indiana, we currently have a regular part-limp Delivery taaistanl position and -i regular part-time Delivery Driver poa n available in cur Bowling Green Slnwlar Rent & Own Hiring Near store. The successful candidate.-, should lie reliable, self-motivated. and i lutomer focused. F..r the Delivery Assistant. Responsibilities DEFIANCE include assisting in delivering furniture and appliances lo our cus- Computer this summer? tomers. Musi !»■ 18 years of age and able i» move heavy items. For Production Artists tin- Deliver) Driver, responsibilities include delivering furniture If you're a university student for the 1999-2000 school year. living or working near Defiance this and appliances lo our customers. Must l»- 21 years of age or older, summer, consider taking some summer own truck or van. and have a clean MVR. Technical knowledge of appliances and electronics is helpful. For these positions we offer: classes at DEFIANCE COLLEGE to transfer into your own degree program. It's a great Software experience in: QuarkXPress, way to get ahead in your studies... fW' Why? Photoshop and Illustrator for the Mac A Progressive Pay for Experience • Paid £f^ ^£ Because our three Summer Sessions are An understanding of: basics of good f ^T /n only five weeks long. So you can get the Vaealion & Holidays • 401 (k) • Bonus design; type styles and usage, page elective you want in the time frame you Program • Employee Discounts need. What are you waiting for? Pick layout, importing graphics/photos from up the phone and call (800) 520- outside applications; and scanning GODC and let us fill you Apply in person al Shaatar Rent & Own: techniques. Need a good attitude in handling /ff Southwood Plaza deadlines and pressure-oriented situations. a^S South Main St.. Bowling Green No phone calls please Smoke-free environment irrara Applications in 204 West Hall. I ipKil Opportunity Employer Deadline is Friday, April 23 at noon. H«»t M u^V»-V~ Club House. Pool, and Courtesy Guard Now Leasing Urban Legend -+ma -#«-'' John Carpenter's 2 bedroom furnished and unfurnished Rounders Dead Man on Campus Vampires August 1999 --.-- (pi yoijr cowra Ho)me Thooitcin 9 Blocks from Campus 480 Lehman CABLECOMM 354-3533 352-8424 YOUH LOCAL CABLE TV CONNECTION 352-8424 . page 12 The BG News Wednesday, April 14,1999 BLAKELY CAR£ CENTER IS HIRING STATE JOB TRAINER- We are seeking individuals to Uptown- Downtown " Houses. Apis. S Rooms 99 2000 " One-rwo sublease's needed for May to Aug. Sublease/* needed lor summer '99. 1st mths TESTED OR TEST READY NURSE AIDES provide on-the-job training to parsons with Deli ft Floorwalkers 326 Leroy-up 1 bdrm Close to campus. New apt. with central air. Call renl paid. 3-4 people. 4 bdrms 1 mm. walk Irom FOR ALL 3 SHIFTS, PART TIME AND FULL menial retardaton and developmental disabli- Apply now after 3 00pm 307 1/2 E Roed3bdrm Kelly «? 354-8188. campus. Newly remodeled interior. Shanna or TIME POSITIONS OPEN ALSO AVAILABLE Rooms & Eftic $205 & up incl. all uW. Alexis at 372-4449. ties. Must be able to provide transportation Rooms lor rent lor summer ol 1999 in big Vic- IS A 3 DAY A WEEK. 6 HRS PER DAY uvfrom the lob site. 51.5 hours biweekly pos- Summer & 2nd Sem Apis, avail WEEKEND FOR FULL TIME PAY WORK 24 Waitress & door person needed Fn A Sat. Call 35a 0325 9am 9pm torian house-near BGSU campus. Private park- SUBLEASERS NEEDED Don available. Salary S755-S1635 hourly Checkers Pub 809 S Mam 352 9837. ingftpnvalBQPtranco Phone 352-5817. 2 BRM. 1 1/2 Bad, Furnished. AC. W/D. HOURS AND GET PAID FOR 37.5 HOURS A based upon experience 1 and 2 bdrm furnished apis, lor '99-'00 school May Aug. S650/mth Call 352-8118. WEEK. YOU'LL FIND CARING CO MOBILE WORK CREW COACH- Community Rooms lor rent lor summer. $170ffno, l> year 352-7454 WORKERS. PLEASANT WORKING ENVI based crew coach needed. Community Em- Well educated, experienced full or pan time dudes utilities. Call 353-7042. Ask lor Jason. RONMENT AND A GENEROUS BENEFIT baby-sitter wanted m our P'burg home (or 2 ployment Services is looking for a responsible Rooms lor rent in BG home. PACKAGE. APPLY AT 600 STERLING individual to help supervise a multi-worker children during school day. Position starts Au- Summer SuNeaser(s) Needed! 12 unll apartment bldgs. Grad males preferred. DRIVE. NORTH BALTIMORE.OHIO HOP craw. Coach will be providing supervision and gust. Must be a nonsmoker, have reliable 2 bdrm. apt-S470/mo. ♦ util. Close to campus, 724 8th Si. "705 7ih Si Call 352-1631 or 219-293-0920. qualify control tor workers with developmental trans portaDon and excellent references CaJJ AC, dishwasher, new carpet Free cable. Camp Will»on-W**t C»nfral OH-weks sum- 2 bdrm. turn, or unturn. disabiiitees in community businesses. 80 hours 874-0605. ALL PETS ALLOWED! mer staff tor 0 wk. co-ed YMCA resident camp S500mthly. 9900sch.yr. lease biweekly position available. Salary Spacious 1 bdrm in house w/ porch, great spot Call 354 5378 program with children 7-17 Director positions YMCA STAFF NEEDED FREE heal, water $7 55 $16 68 houity based upon expenence. across Irom courthouse. Avail. May 1. and internships available in ranch, outpost. The South Toledo YMCA is currently looking. sewer, gas S HBO Qualified applicants must have a High School S35Q-bills induded 353-4287. teen leadership, horseback nd:ng programs tor friendly faces to Ml current and summer po- 354-0914 Summer sublease's needed 4 bdrm. 2 bath Diploma or GED. and valid Ohio drivers li- and traditional camp. Expenence in nature sitions. The YMCA offers great working condi- Sublease/ needed for summer. S375/mo. AC. W.D. greal parking Call 352-7164. cense. Appltcaton deadline is 4/19/99. Inter- study, any A crafts, waterfront actrviMS. tions, compeDtrve pay and free YMCA mem- May-Aug, 1 bdrm, fully furnished, across tie ested persons may pick up an application Two one bdrm. apartments available August and/or sports and fitness needed. Call bership during employment. street from campus on Manville. Call Nicole at packet at Wood Lane School. Em B, 11160 2 bdrm apl. $460/mo. All utii. inc.. dose to 15. Located on S. Summit near Wooster St T-900-423-0427 for application and interview. Positions available: 14191 350-3594. (local call). East Gypsy Lane Rd.. Bowling Green, OH, Call 287-4151. Lileguards/Swim Instructors campus Call 352-5475 Childcare for the summer for a happy 8 yr. old Monday Friday. 8:00am-4:30pm. EOE. Who likes the pool, playing with friends A nice Child Care Staff 2 bdrm house. S52S/month ♦ uOls. Avail. May babysitters 353-4921. Day Camp Counselors '.■n Svwet Cal 655-3084 Landscape Nursery. Flexible hours. Must have Fitness Staff 2 bdrm. house w/garage 1 block from cam- Cleaning and misc work. Starts May 8 for 2 transportation. Call 686-7865. Customer Service Staff pus. Call 372-2096 daylime 872-9874 alter two weeks or all summer. 353-0325. Apply in person to South Toledo YMCA Looking for individual to assemble bicycle. Will 1226WoodsdalePk.Dr. live. Co-ed Health Spa for kids. Catskitls New York! pay $35. CaB 354-7350. Management Inc. FUN, CARING, PEOPLE NEED ONLY AP- Toledo. Ohio 436U 2 br. apt. avail, now thru Aug 15. Grad students NEVER PLYI YOU CAN MAKE A DEFERENCE IN A Nurslng-RN/LPN- Part time working with (419)385-9622 prel. 2 car garage, dose to campus. $47S/mo. Now leasing for Fall 1999-2000 CHILD'S LIFE. General and Specialty posi- children and adults with developmental disabili- 353-3160 Iv.msg. tes. Applications and tour every Wednesday, tions available: 4 bedrm. 2 kit. 2 bath, 2 LR WORK 930-1000am and 4:30-5 00pm Or contact Bunk counselors, group leaders, dramatics, Big porchi $1000 lor summer water front, nurses. Nutrition, Kitchen staff, trip Human Resources (419) 865-0251. Sunshine FOR SALE AfEfcCA Avail, lor fall also 353-7035. leaders, sports specialist, office, drrver. Salary Inc. of Northwest Ohio. 7223 Maumee- Management Inc. LUNCH range—f 1000 00 and up (depend*»g on skills Westem Rd.. Maumee. OH. EOE. and experience) For application and informa- '89 Daytona. looks good, runs well, new dutch 4 room upstairs apartment lor 2 people. Hillsdale Apts., 1082 Fairview Available row tion call 1-914 733 6699 Painter* NEEDED. Summer work. Good start- & exhaust, $1900 669-2044. Large studios, high vaulted ceil- 352-5822 ings, unique floor plan, car ports. AGAIN! Columbus, Ohio ing pay « bonus. Cleveland area. Norihcoast '92 Ford Probe, auto, air. cruise. Best ofler. Sooto Country Club College Painters 216-529-6319. Musi seili 354-7176, ask for Joe. 9 1/2-12 mo. leases. .its Summer Staffing 601 3rd Si. 1 bdrm. turmshed. Aug Grad Stu- Start at $350. Call 353-5800 '93 Dodge Spirit dents. Sooto Country dub is accepting applications Part-time studeni employment 4 dr.. very reliable, runs well. 135K mi. $2000 710 7lh St. 2 bdrm. unlumished Aug. lor the club's pool facility for the 1999 season. Are you looking for part-time employment of 15 OUTBACK Call 372-2606 or 419- 666-0926 Mature students ft quiel people. Applications and resume should be forwarded hours plus per week within walking distance to 704 Slh St. 2 bdrm. furnished. Summer S70O CA to the club with interviews and hiring io be BGSU campus? Interested in working various Call 352-3445 NO PETS. Management Inc. completed by May 1, 1999. The positions in- unskilled jobs in assembly, packaging, etc.? 1995 Kawasaki 7.x 6 Brand new. low miles. clude the following POOL SNACK STAND Rate ol pay is 15.15 per hour. $6000 OBO. Call 354-6038. Evergreen Apts., 215 E. Poe AND BUSSING STAFF Scheduling procedure Apply in person between the hours of 9:00am BG Flea Ms.'**: Apartment lor renl this summer. 1 bedroom Efficiencies & huge 1 bdrms, conductive with summer activities. Pay scale is and 5.00 pm (Monday-Friday) at: Funky Retro Stuff w/air conditioning. Hillsdale Apartments, rent laundry on site, lots of parking. Is Now Hiring: progressive for individuals who achieve. Club's ADVANCED SPECIALTY PRODUCTS. INC Sat. & Sun.-Wood County Fairgrounds negotiable Call Natalie at 353-7270. address 2196 Riverside Drive. Columbus. OH 428 CLOUGH STREET Eff. starts at $230. Cooks, Servers & 43221 FAX (614) 4868327 PHONE (614) Apts and houses. May or August. NO PETS 1 bdrm starts at $340. BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402 353-8206 466-4341. CARS FROM $500.00 Call 353-5800 H osts/Hostesses Police imports and tax repo's COME JOIN OUR TEAM Student coaches lor summer and 'all gymnas- For listings call 1 -800-319-3323 x4558 CHECK OUT THE BEST KEPT HOUSING AZG Research will be holding open interviews tics wanted tor Continuing Education. Coaches SECRET IN BGI Clean, 2 bedrooms, fully for telephone interviewers. No selling involved' supervise the activities of each class, set up V Top wages furnished, dishwasher, laundry facilities, u- Fn Apr. 16th from 2-5 at 13330 Bishop Rd De- and take down the equipment, and provide a Couch for sale $50 or best offer. Good condi- tain Call 352-6 n 5 eil O. positive loarmng experience for the partici- Bon.ltInterested can Jillianat372-S433, lllllles provided, on-alle manager, balcony Management Inc. -j Flexible Hours units available. Call lor an appointment: pants, ages 3-12. Competitive gymnastics ex- Counaaiors, Ltleguards, and Health Officer Loft for sale. $30 OBO. Tools included. Call 352-9909. Willow House Apts., 830 4th St. V Paid Vacations naad>d at co-ed camp near Ann Arbor. Room perience is preferred. Must be reliable and de- 2-3391. 1 bdrms. gas heat, A/C. remod- A board.aaJ.iry Call (734) 878-6628. pendable. Applicant should be enthusiastic Efficiency apis available. Can renl monthly or >/ Health/Dental and work well with children. Contact Caron by Trek 800 Sport 19.5" frame. With metal pedals long term. All utilities, phone ft cable already eled. Starting at $375. - Airport Highway Now hiring n Club- e-mail: carona@bgnetbgsu edu (until May & quick release nms. $150 Call 2-3735. hooked up ft inc. Completely furnished. Call 353-5800 Insurance hoJIe Event Coordinator Full/Part time, lots ol 30). Must be available every Saturday in June. 352 1520. fun, and oampetitn/e wage Apply between 2-4 V Employee Stock Grad. students. 2 bdrm. bnck. large yard. Monday.T'tdny. Inrprv ews on :*>e spot Summer child care positions available. After- FOR RENT noon hours with infant. 5 yrs. old. Call S795/mo. plus dec ft util. No pels. 353-7257. Option Plan Direct Care/Residential Specialist Full and 419-878-4190 lor more info leave "yss.-jqe parr time positions available to provide care Management Inc. Summer Work Houses lor Rent All 12 monrh leases, tenants and support to individuals with developmental are just a few of the great Earn $3.000-$5,000 pay utilities, security deposit ft parental guar- Church House Apts., 222 N. disabilities living In the Children's Home and benefits waiting for youl area group homes, including Bowling Green Painters ft Jobsite Managers Chruch St. Hardworking ft Detail Oriented •730Elm-2 BR. S475/mo. available now. Primarily afternoons, evenings, and week- 1 bdrms, close to downtown, GEORGETOWN MANOR •318Ridge(Fronl)2BR,$550avarl.May 15 ends. Starting wage S7.14-S8 52 depondmg on Call 888 CPP-97US Phone 352 2330 or 3542854 after 5:00 PM starting at $310. Call 353-5800 experience/education. Comprehensive train- For 1999-2000 school year Apply in person 800 3rd Street ing program and excellent benefits Must be Want men willing to learn and work on wood 1 bedroom Mon. - Fri. 2-4 18, have a valid dnver's license and good dnv- floors including gym floors. Starting when Fully furnished. AC. mg record, physically fit and able to lift 60lbs. LOCATION • LOCATION school is out for the summer until the middle of Laundry facility, no pets. 401 W. Dussel Road Applications and tour every Wednesday JBJ Properties 419-868-3035 August. Work consists of operating equipment, Parking, prof, maintenance Management Inc. 9 30 10 30am and 4:30-5:0 0pm. Sunshine 606 E. Wooster. across from campus Maumee. OH 43537 including floor buffers ft sanding machines. Reasonable rent Inc. of Northwest Ohio, 7223 Maumee- ig 2 bdrm duplex. Ivg rm, dining rm Also measunng, laying out ft painting game Gas heat, water & sower included. Westem Rd, Maumea. Ohio EOE pkg..S900mo. 234 1/2 S. College win Slop by our office at 1045 N. Main St lines ft art work ft applying gym floor finish We walk, distance to campus. Very nice for complele listing or Call 353-5800. (Just a taw minutM from BQI HELP WANTED: will thoroughly train you in all phases ol the Call 354-9740 for more details 8 app't. 1 bdrm. unit, w/ large kitchen ft Take 1-47SW to DutsaMum fight.) Childcare In my Perrysburg Ft. Uelgs home work. 'Job pays $6.00mr. You can expect be- www.wcnct.org/~mecca living room. $400 month. beginning in May. Would like 3 lull week- tween 40-50 hrs/woek. Hours can be flexible. days (7:30am-5:00pm) lor 3 children. Flexi- Must be punctual ft reliable ft willing to accept ble. Requires a caring, dependable, adven- responsibility. Please contact Bob turous, non-smoker with dependable Koch-419-385 5614 If phone is answered by transportation Excellent pay. References answering machine, please leave a name ft required. 419-874-3641. leave message. number and I will return your call. BUCKEYE Don't go bang SELF - STORAGE booking for a DIXIE DRIVING RANGE • Near Campus • Low Rates I 19001 N. Dixie Hwy • Bowling Green, OH I (2 miles north of BGSU) • Open 24 Hours • Summer Leases Use this add and • Clean rec\eve 50% off your I $1.00 OFF • Many Sizes tickets for the drawing J anageraent sti ONE LARGE BUCKET OF BALLS apartments available Don't Make Extra Work of the Nissan 300ZX , WITH THIS COUPON TWIN TUR&0. Ticket Garapas Minor 821 Third St Rocklodge Manor 315 N Mom St. BGNews 353-1420 Leave Your "Things"! sales will be held 61S Second St 317NMomSt . ^*JLa across from Prout Hall i 701 Fourth St. 710 Elm St or\ April 13th and April 610 Eighth St 710172 Elm St. 811 Eighth St 237 N. Prospect John Newlove 16th. This Coupon is <*? 73^ Mar.vtle Ave 138172 N Mam St. 313 N. Mon St Real Estate valid until April 755.777Mjrvlll.;Ave 22nd(F3eyond r3G 113 Railroad St (next to Kinko's) 319 E. WoosterSt. Senior Celebration!) 352-9302 Across from Taco Bell Call Today to Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat 8-12 ,(419)-354-2260 Reserve Unit: www bgsu.edu/recsporta 352-1520 FITWELL INTRAMURALS Last minute homework...all your Soccer and Billiards Play-offs projects are aue...FINALS... Next week. April 9 - April 23. Feeling stressed? Stop by the IM Office. NO PETS ALLOWED! Come in for a HIGHLAND 130 Perry Field House. blooa pressure screening. 319 E. WoosterSt. TENANTS PAY UTILITIES! MANAGEMENT after 2 pm this Friday to (Across from Taco Bell) check your team's status 130 E. Washington Street. Bowling Green SI RENTAL LINE: 710 EIGHTH ST. EMPLOYMENT for play-offs. New Construction! 3 BR, 2 354-6036 354-2260 bath, Limit 3 people. $900.00 Summer Lifeguards & Graduate student housing SPECIAL EVENTS 451 THURSTIN per mo., deposit $900.00. Avail. Now & Fall Swimming Instructors Efficiencies for summer and Lease Aug. 22, 1999 to Aug. Applications available in the Mark your calendar with these NEWLY REMODELED SRC Main Office. For more Aug. to May Assigned 12, 2000. upcoming events: Parking. Starts at S310.00. info, call 372-7482. 259 S. PROSPECT 803 - 815 8th St / Avail. May 1st 517 E. REED • Sibs/Kids Weekend in Rec Sports Down. 2 BR - Limit 2 Grad. • Dishwashers AQUATICS One bedroom tor Aug. to Students Only $439.00 per • New refrigerators April 16. 17. & 18 May. Starts at $380.00 mo., plus utilities. Deposit • Disposals Anarews Pool will be closed from Free pass for Sibs/Kids $439.00.' Lease May 16. • All new paint throughout May 6 - 17 for maintenance. available in this aa and • Self-cleaning ovens 521 E. MERRY 1999 to May, 6 2000. Cooper Pool will remain open for use. at the SRCI Two bedrooms tor summer • New kitchen cabinets • Ceramic tie The spa will also be closed and Aug. to May. Assigned • Ceiling fans during this time. • Golf Classic Parking. Starts at S500.00. 120 State Street April 23 COMPLETE APT. MAKEOVER! One bedroom unfurnished Sign up your team of four duplexes. $350.00 per $550/mo., 12 mo. Iea» SUMMER RENTALS students, faculty, and staff month plus utilities. Lease The Highlands CUT AND SAVE! nowl STARTING MAY 16! May 16. 1999 to May 6, 220 Napoleon Rd Efficiences and one 2000 One bedroom. laundry facilities Ml bedrooms still available in bUg., a/c. quiet. Free Sibs/Kids Pass From 5395/mo. HOUSES for use at the Many other locations The Homestead- Student Recreation Center or AVAILABLE Graduate Housing Perry Field House available. A complete One and two bedroom A/C. April 16. 17, 8c 18, 1999 listing is available at the 1999-2000 on-slte laundry, ceramic tie. soundproof construction, skylights rental office. dishwashers, vaulted ceilings HI MANY APARTMENT LOCA- From $4S0/mo. BtSU Stop in, our friendly TIONS AVAILABLE. STOP One pass per Sib/Kid per student staff will help you find IN THE RENTAL OFFICE let us help you moke a tough decsron easy, cc* or stop byfhe office lODAVi member of Rec Sports. Must turn in a the perfect home for FOR A COMPLETE LIST- Call 354-6036 coupon upon entry each day. next year! ING. WE CAN HELP YOU! For more info, call Ubby at 372-7481. L. From 9-4 j 4, I