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Matt Clark TownHowever, the welcome day these ly if they wished. Campus Life" ses- ST*ff REPORTER University entrants faced was a little "I liked it because you could take it sion, and several interest sessions avail- Campus The University kicked off its 2004 shorter than what current University stu- three times," O-Reg participant Justin able to bodi students and parents on their Orientation and Registration (O-Reg) pro- dents remember because this year's Bailey said, referring to the online version second day of O-Reg. gram last week, introducing oodles of pro- entering freshmen took their placement of the math placement test. "All of the stuff that we've had in past gives gram changes that exasperated entering tests online, finishing them before they Bailey, Munson, and Osbome had no years has been totally revamped and just freshman on their first day of college life. even stepped foot on campus. trouble completing the online testing, and made even better. Instead of having so "It was kind of a long day, but it was "It was nice that we didn't have to be all agreed that it was easy. many speakers...they're showing a lot mentor informative," O-Reg participant Kylee here early to take tests," Munson said. The extra time was not put to waste, more videos, which are more high Munson said, her friend and fellow enter- The tests were taken through the however. O-Reg 2004 participants were paced... more believable in a way," ing freshman Kristin Osbome nodding in MyBGSU blackboard system, which introduced to longer, more personal aca- Orientation Leader Katie Stanko said. agreement. allowed students to retake the tests quick- demic meetings, an improved "F0CU8 on The "Focus on Campus Life" session thanks was given a face-lift with new videos and monologues presented by the Orientation ByMandyUnd Leaders, students who lead a small group SIAIf REPORTER of O-Reg participants through the pro- gram. Duane Whilmire, director of About an hour long, the session was the Student Technology Center, separated into different aspects of cam- will retire this month after serv- pus life, including campus involvement, ing Ohio's higher education diversity, wellness, and residence hall life. community for over 34 years-the Following a brief video featuring stu- last 29 at the University. dent testimonials shot on campus about Whitmire has held over 10 one of those aspects of campus life, the titles while at the University but Orientation Leaders each gave a mono- says his favorite position was his logue. last one, where he has served as For instance, after the video on diversi- director of the University's ty, an Orientation Leader stood up in the Student Technology Center. theater and gave a true account, in the The center, which is one of first person, of how one student handled only 16 across the United States, gay/lesbian issues. has been around for four years "It makes for a more realistic approach but had its official grand opening for freshmen who are currently coming in in April 2003. to the University," Brian Robinson, who It offers students the opportu- has been an Orientation Leader for two nity for one-on-one tutoring ses- years, said. sions with other students, work- The feeling of realism was further shops throughout the year and enhanced by video interviews with real online tutorials that are available students shot on campus. 24 hours a day. Mike MeBjerBG News Under Whitmire's advisement "They're not actor videos. These are me center has grown between 55 GETTING ACQUAINTED: Orientation Leaders; FIRST ROW From left: Christopher Powell, Greg Kohlrieser, Noelle Visintainer, people that are from Bowling Green that and 60 percent. In February 2003 Melanie Krebs, Amy Colvin, Lissa Paine BACK ROW: Jared Wright, Nicole Schamp, Brian J. Robinson, Bernard Little. they averaged 24 students a day O-REG, PAGE 2 but now serve at least 39 stu- dents per day. Whitmire attributes the growth to his belief of putting student's first. Throughout his career he has been instrumental in fostering that idea around Skoog says . LOCAL BUSINESS OF THE WEEK campus. "He bleeds orange and brown," Whitmire's wife Diane fireworks said "He is very much devoted to his job, and for the years he has Food thrills Junction crowd been here, he has always made will please sure that students came first. "Junction likes to be a 'Cheers' type of atmosphere." That is one thing he is noted for." the town Whitmire says one of his fond- WILL GAGNON, MANAGER est memories at the University Russ Zimnwr STAFF REPORTER was inviting author Tom By Dana Yonke Connellan to campus. SHFf REPORTER "I was fortunate enough to get Everybody loves fireworks support from the President and on the Fourth of July. However, Where is "Bowling Green's * 1 place for food and fun? That is a dif- the Provost's office at the time to they can be dangerous. ficult question to answer with so many fabulous restaurants and bring Connellan, who wrote the Bowling Green residents need bars to choose from. book "The Magic Kingdom', to not worry; they can leave it to But function Bar and Grill on Main Street is the place for food and campus," Whitmire said. "In the professionals essence what we were trying to fun, as it says on the cover of their menu. According to Will Gagnon, The Bowling Green University alumni and manager, some people do not realize get across to some folks on cam- Chamber of Commerce will pus is that we should be more Junction is a dual bar and restaurant facility. present their annual fireworks "There is really good food at Junction," Gagnon said. "Most new student-orientated and that we show on Independence Day at should see students as cus- students to Bowling Green don't even realize that we serve food. dusk, or about 9:45 p.m. They think we are just a bar, when really it's all the same thing." tomers." The main viewing area will lb Whitmire's surprise the The restaurant menu offers a variety of food. Patrons can start the be at the intramural fields on night off with a lull dinner, and stick around to have fun at the bar. event, which he thought would campus. Elaine Skoog, draw only a handful of people, The menu has appetizers such as spinach dip or quesadillas, and Executive Director of the items such as the "Big Junction", a two-patty burger, or the "Sierra attracted over a thousand listen- Chamber of Commerce, is ers. He said he believes that Fajitas". Other menu options include steaks, soups and salads. looking forward to the event The kitchen at Junction is open from 11:00 am. until 10:00 p.ra moment helped University "It draws a huge crowd," President Sidney Ribeau realize Sunday through Thursday, and 11:00 am. until 11:00 p.m. Friday said Skoog. and Saturday. Customers can also enjoy food outside on the rooftop that students should be first. People come not just from Whitmire said he plans to patio. return to the University's Student Bowling Green, but also the "People like to go out and drink and eat outside and look at the surrounding areas to view the Technology Center to finish great view of Main Street from the top of Junction," Gagnon said. Ban Swing* BG News some grant writing and teach fireworks. Skoog said she esti- The bar at Junction is known for the fun times that happen there. part-time in the computer sci- mates at least a couple thou- During the summer and into the school year, the Wednesday HAPPY HELPERS: Junction staff members say special events ence department. sand people to view this year's "Country Night" theme is always very crowded. Country music is and the rooftop patio are big draws for downtown customers. fireworks. WHITMIRE, PAGE 2 JUNCTION. 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0-REG, FROM PAGE 1 "Technology at Your Fingertips," to "Parent with one continuing program, the welcome Transitions: What life will be like when your session. an' speaking about their own personal experi- student leaves for BGSU," and "Sex in BG." "The welcome thing was way too long and ences. So it's just basically another way for the The sessions coincided with open houses at way too boring and way too predictable," 0- kids to say "Yeah my Orientation Leader was several student services around campus such Reg participant Greg Nemes said. right, she's not the only one who thinks this. as the Study Skills. Math, and Writer's labs The BG News asked several O-Reg partici- Orientation U-ader NicoleSchamp said about The academic meetings, where students pants if they felt more comfortable with col- the multiple angles students get bom the ses- learn the ins and outs of their particular col- lege life after attending O-Reg. City plans new sion. leges and departments, were revamped as Bailey felt more comfortable, especially, he Several new Interest sessions were also well. Instead of being one long lecture, the said, because of meeting new people. Introduced this year. The hour-long sessions meetings broke out into special sessions. O-Reg participant Jenny George agreed. were available for both students and their par- Other traditional O-Reg sessions contin- "I think so, especially because we met some ents. ued. people," she said, her new friend Matt Kelley display for 4th "Interest sessions provide students and The dinner show continued this year, and nodding in agreement. family members with information about top- featured a parody of a song from the motion Entering freshman Kevin Siedlecki felt most ics that may impact them during their college picture musical "Grease". The parody was comfortable with the idea of the new lifestyle FIREWORKS, FROM PAGE 2 career.'' ludi Webb, Director Of Orientation entitled: "Orientation Nights," and was per- introduced to him at O-Reg. The show will last approximately 20 minutes, and will be consis- and I irst Year Programs, said. formed by a group of Orientation leaders. "I met new people and it's really exciting tent instead of sporadic like other fireworks shows. The topics of the sessions ranged from Some O-Reg participants were displeased and I can't wait," he said. Melrose Pyrotechnics will put on the show. Wynn Cramer of Melrase says the show will feature many different kinds of fireworks, such as smiley faces, hearts.the planet Saturn and many other pat- terns. Cramer expects to shoot off over 800 shells ranging in diameter from 2.5 to eight inches. Campus "It's a good sized show," Cramer said. PLANEFUN Spectators are asked to bring their own snacks or drinks to the show. It is recommended to show up an hour in advance to get a good spot and to meet up with friends. No alcoholic beverages or celebrates home fireworks/firecrackers will be permitted. According to Skoog, people can expect the same level of intensity as in past years shows. Whitmire "I think the people will be pleased with |the showl," Skoog said. She also points out that the planning and presenting of the fire- WHITMIRE. FROM PAGE 1 works is no easy task. "It takes a lot of people from the community to make it work," "I think the reason he is coming Skoog said. back is thai he'll miss the interac- There will also be an open skate at the Ice Arena before the show tion with his students," I )iane said. from 7-9 pm, with a $2 admission price. Whitmire echoed his wife's <****££! statement "I get a charge out of being in the classroom," Whitmire said. "I >v " <«v teach introduction to computer science in which there an- stu- ' 1*1 Local resturaunt contains dents that are not completely sun' with computer technology I get a ■■V 'l ■JH" charge out of seeing students in - - - - LL many hidden treasures week one and then in week 15, - —j^B^^^ hoping they have picked up some- JUNCTION. FROM PAGE 1 parties and student organiza- thing along the way." played upstairs the entire night, tions. They also want the com- Kim lleshman. Student K^^Rj and drink specials are given for munity to get involved so Technology Program coordinator, 24 oz. beers. Dwvnstairs offers a Fundraisers are available. said she will miss Whitmire's pres- more laid back atmosphere on "lunction likes to be a 'Cheers' ence. Wednesday nights, with candles type of atmosphere," Gagnon "He was leal easy to get along and martinis for those not inter- said. They just want students to with and really easy to work with," ested in country. Wednesday come in and hang out and like to lleshman said. "He was always ^| starts the weekend off and get to know their customers. considerate nl people's opinions." Thursday through Saturday They even offer a VTP club. "VIP University stall and students '■ - nights at function are a great parties get in quickly and have will hold an open retirement ■BfMprDBNM place for people come and no cover charge," said Gagnon. reception today from 3:00 - dance the night away. Upstairs Junction is for 18 and 5:00pm at the Mel all Center LOCAL VISITOR: The Yankee Warrior, a B-25 airplane, sits patiently while wailing to take flight with lunction Bar and Grill has over and downstairs is 21 and Gallery on the second floor to the rest of the planes participating in Plane Fun. The event took place at the Wood County Airport this been in the area for 12 years, over. 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"It's a smaller community which 1 for four months to get away from the "You don't get to know its many peo- think is beneficial because you get to school atmosphere of Bowling Green. ple which kind of stinks, but it also gives know the people around here a lot bet- But for some students, the summer you the opportunity to get to know ter," she said. months are simply a continuation of the everyone in the building better." Mercedes said that a small environ- school year. Scarvelli said, "You see these people ment has helped bring people a lot clos- Those students live in Conklin resi- every day, where you might not see the er. dence hall, which currently consists of same people everyday if you lived in a "Everyone knows everyone for the 37 students who have all decided to stay full building" most part," Mercedes said. on campus this summer and take class- Scarvelli also said that being an RA has I lowever, Mercedes said the one neg- es among other things. always allowed him to live by himself ative about living on campus this sum- Sophomore Fleny Mercedes, who and this is the first time in a while that he mer has to do with the student union currently lives in Conklin, said living had the chance to live with a roommate. closing too early. Partd of the union close with a small group of people definitely "This is my first roommate in two at 5 p.m. on weekdays and are not open has its advantages. years and I was pretty lucky to get on the weekends, which does not allow "I actually like it better than during the hooked up with this kid," he said. "He's a her to take full advantage of her meal school year," Mercedes said. "We don't nice guy. 1 had forgotten what it's like liv- plan. have a (resident advisor], so it's not like ing with a total stranger." "It's not fair because I have to go out anybody's watching us." Another Conklin resident, sophomore and buy my own food on the weekends, Will Clark BG l*ws While there is no active RA in charge, Brian Roth said he has enjoyed the living so what do 1 have a meal plan for?" QUIET TIMES: A student walks in front of the Conklin residence hall. The hall there is indeed an RA residing in situation except for the fact that there is Mercedes said. "We're college students houses all on-campus summer students. Conklin. not too much going on. and nobody has the money to be eating Senior Rory Scarvelli, who is an RA "It's not very noisy," Roth said. like that." 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(Ntwtakllma) OPINION Clinton calms the political storm The presidential election is on tour, appearing at 18 book stores sea of pro-Bush and anti-Bush his personal account of his life For us, the summer is too torial pages are rife with election the minds of several American across the country in the span of messages currently seen in the during the Lewinsky scandal, soon to be thinking about stories, it's difficult to express an citizens, and a familiar face has a month. media. and many people are very inter- whether we want George W. interest. come back into the spodight to Clinton's book is having a Perhaps Clinton is the comic ested in knowing what he went Bush or John Kerry in office. The Michael Moores and Bill distract us from the million dol- reverse effect on the political relief of the 2004 election. through. Besides, most of us have already O'Reillys of the world will con- lar question — Bush or Kerry? scene, as opposed to Michael The former president from Clinton's account could be made up our minds. tinue to act as lightning rods for Bill Clinton's recently pub- Moore's latest film, "Fahrenheit Arkansas was our comic relief entirely accurate. It could be Especially as college-aged stu- political rhetoric and firestorm lished autobiography, "My Life," 9/11." While Moore is stirring up when he was in office, most nothing but 957 pages of bold- dents, we are are not that inter- debates. Thankfully the Bill is arguably the hottest book on political controversy, Clinton is notably during the sex scandal faced lies. We aren't even that ested in politics compared to Clintons of the world cancel the shelves today. It is currently calming the storm. involving former White House interested in reading the book. middle-aged citizens. W» would them out temporarily. the number one bestseller on The contents of Clinton's book intern Monica Lewinsky. We are just happy that we can like to be more informed about Of course, the media frenzy Amazon.com. are not directly affecting politics, "My Life," which has sold take a break from hearing about news happening around the around Clinton's book won't last Clinton has supplemented his but rather the book serves as a nearly a million copies, is 957- an election that is over four country, but since many cable forever, so we will cherish this book release with a book signing deterrent to a seemingly endless pages long. The book includes months away. news shows and newspaper edi- break from the political storm. Curing the summertime blues How to combat the PEOPLE SHAUN "Perhaps the most amusing activity on ON THE STREET rising price of stuff HAYES campus is throwing pennies at students in Opinion Columnist the Business Administration Building." We asked incoming figure it out, if you dare. freshmen why they All is not lost, and we are not For those of us left here in haven't been able to fill these dearth of activities that grab your doomed to piddle away our long hours spent in the stilling fancy, things here on campus chose to attend BGSU. extra income as a result of the Bowling Green this summer, Opinion Editor looking at the world around us heat. "What," I began to wonder, can be a load of fun, too rising cost of stuff. (No, my idea surely inspires a question or two. "can I do next?" You could wander around by isn't just clipping coupons that "Is it raining again?" Well friends, I've come up with the Education Building and ask Before I start, I'd like to set the save you 30 cents on a box of "Do I have West Nile virus?" some answers, and hopefully students there how they feel they mood by playing a little Pink Wheat Thins.) In fact, I contend "Ack! Where did all these you can use some of the knowl- are doing on the isolation vs. Floyd: that the system can be beat— orange barrels come from?" edge I've acquired to make your intimacy stage of their psychoso- "Money, get away / Get a yes, I'm being optimistic (I've While all of these are certain to summer that much more enjoy- cial development. good job with good pay and heard from irate readers that it be questions pressing upon our able. So if you're reading this You could tour the unknown you're okay / Money, it's a gas / helps, so I decided to try it), but adolescent minds, recently one because you're bored, look no splendor of Jerome Library (it's Grab that cash with both hands we can topple the economic question has been bothering me further. nine floors tall!) — maybe you'll and make a stash / New car, system through two words: caviar, four star daydream / independent research. more than any other "What do 1 There are several exciting even find a book there to read. NICKVARSANYI do now?" things to do in Bowling Green But perhaps the most amus- Think I'll buy me a football "What," you ask, "we have to You see my friends, this last itself. You could arm yourself ing activity on campus in the WESTERVILLE NORTH H.S., team." actually think?" It's a strange session your noble writer made with a net, some gloves and a summer (or anytime, really) is to CHEMISTRY That's right, kids — old school hypothesis, given that you col- the bold decision to take 12 cred- rabies vaccination and settle the throw pennies (or even nickels if bands (pronounced "ohl-skoo") lege-aged students don't think it hours. That's right, 12 credit long-unanswered question of you're feeling generous) at the "I love the campus, have been writing songs about as critically as you should, but hours stuffed into one six week whether or not there truly are students in the Business and both my parents money long before today's rap- especially for the sake of your session. I also work about 25 more squirrels in Bowling Green Administration Building. Since graduated from here." pers rhymed about bling. Both bank account, you should use hours a week. And I write this than people. these people are going to be the generations share the same feel- your brain — in case you forgot, column. Well, you get the point. You could quench your thirst owners and CEOs of American ing — more money is good. it's that organ located in your As you might have gathered, for body modification at any of companies, and it's a company's Since nobody disagrees with skull (unless you're blonde, in free time has been something Bowling Green's many tattoo dis- solemn duty to do anything (and rock stars, everyone wishes they which case it's those two equiv- extremely rare for me these last tilleries. Send pictures home, 1 mean anything) in its power to had more money (pronounced alent growths on the front of few weeks. 1 haven't been able to and watch the fun ensue. make a profit, teaching these "KlZ-ash"). your torso). eat well. I haven't gotten enough Since Dr. Kibr.iu seems to feel students the value of every last Even when Using your sleep I haven't been able to get that his house isn't quite good penny is an important duty we today's college The price of stuff brain, you can in a good workout, so my love enough, you could visit him at all can help teach. student accu- goes up all the track the price handles are getting flabby. It's not 632 Hillcrest Drive. Being a man Get them in the habit now, I mulates a bit of stuff over been a pretty picture. of the people, I'm sure he'd be say. That way, when they lay off STEPHANIE HOOVER more money, a time, no matter periods of time, However, with the first session glad to invite you in. Maybe you alloftheirworkers and move dent in his or what." and figure out over, I suddenly find myself with could even have cookies! But if their factory to Mexico, there'll ANTHONY WAYNE H.S., her wallet is when stuff is the all sorts of free time on my Dr. niliiMIi isn't there, be sure to be no tears shed. SPANISH EDUCATION made when the price of stuff cheapest. Need an extreme hands. leave behind a picture of the Hopefully a few of the things goes up. After all, nobody wants example? No? Well too bad, So, first of all, I've decided to inside of your house or apart- I've listed here sound amusing. "It's a good education the money — tiiey want the you're getting one anyways. reestablish some old relation- ment so he knows what it's like Hopefully this article has helped school." stuff that costs money. Maybe Reported by the L A. Daily ships. I've reinstated my once- to five in real squalor. The horror! everyone realize that there is Pink Floyd should have written News, Richard Mahan did some stringent regimen of personal Believe it or not, Bowling more to summer than barbe- a song titled "Stuff." "independent research" to hygiene. I've managed to hit the Green actually has a bike trail, so quing and alcohol ing one's self Any time the price of stuff determine when baseball slug- gym a time or two. And, perhaps you could oil up the old chain into a sun-drenched frenzy. goes up, two messages are ger Barry Bonds would hit his most importantly, I've dusted off and go for a spin. If that doesn't Take some time this summer simultaneously thought by a 21 - next historic homerun. Mahan my Playstation 2, which I've had catch your fancy, you could ride to pluck the luscious fruit year-old: "Aw, whyU the price hopes one of diose memorable to coldly ignore these last few your bike down to the bars at Bowling Green has to offer. At have to go up?" and "Well, I've longballs will be hit in the final weeks. It took some coaxing, but night. It's much quicker, and it the same time, maybe you can come this far—might as well series of the season — when I'm back in video game heaven. 1 sure makes the trip back home a even help someone else. Dare to buy it anyways." Bonds' San Francisco Giants only had to promise it that we'd lot more interesting. dream. Case in point —This past play the Los Angeles Dodgers. never fight again. But if the impossible should SARAPENTONY spring there was a 15-cent Our young thinker forked over However, try as 1 might, 1 occur, and you should find your- E-mail Sham with comments ANTHONY WAYNE H.S., increase in the price of 20- $25,000 (pronounced "TWUN- self in Bowling Green with a at [email protected]. MARKETING ounce bottled Pepsi products. e-five-JEEZ") to purchase all (Coke products' prices on cam- seats in the right field pavilion "It's close enough to pus remained stagnant at "in on Oct. land Oct 3. r^^>-^ home, but also far your dreams, fancy pants.") He did some thinkin': Bonds What were we to do? We had the has 676 career homeruns as of enough away." bottle of Sierra Mist on our tray Monday night. He bats left- and we were already at the cash handed and is a pull hitter— register. Besides, you were curi- most of his homers will natural- ous to see what was under the ly land in the right field seats. cap to see if you've "won." He projected that Bonds could Gas prices are undoubtedly whack his 700th career home- the most loathed price fluctua- run, or perhaps his 714th or tions in the country. There once vwwrrx 715th homerun (which would TMAT was a time during our high tie or surpass Babe Ruth's total). ■ TvsnrfeDf school years where you could A sports aficionado could buy find unleaded gas for 99 cents a one of those memorable home MATT SCOTT gallon. Last month the same run balls for as much as a half- GREEN H.S., octane fuel was commonly two million bucks. It's obviously a bucks a gallon. Never mind that COMPUTER SCIENCE gamble, but it's a smart plan, all this time gasoline was still and it's a creative approach by cheaper by volume than bottled Mahan to buy himself more "My friends told me to." water — licensed drivers were stuff. (and still are) fuming that the Then again, keep complain- price of gas bounces up and ing about how the price of Hot down more than a sorority girl's Pockets went up again. While mood during Rush Week. you're still crying about it, the The dismal conclusion occurs price will undoubtedly go up in the middle of this column — again. Meanwhile, I just saved a Submission Policy the price of stuff goes up all the bunch of money by switching time, no matter what The my car insurance to Geico. Letters to the Editor should be no purposes. Personal attacks, unverified causality of price fluctuations in longer than 400 words, and guest See you on the dark side of information or anonymous submis- the market result from supply the moon. columns should be between 600 and sions will not be printed. BGNEWS and demand curves which... 800 words. These can be in response E-mail submissions as an attach- who am I kidding. I have E-mail stuff to Matt at to a campus, local or national issue. ment to thenews@bgnewsxom with ADAM HRITZAK, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF absolutely no clue. lust take a [email protected]. the subject line marked "Letter to the boring economics course and POLICIES Editor" or "Guest Column.'' Only e- Letters to the Editor and Guest mailed letters and columns will be NICOLE DELISI0. 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June 30.2004 5 If we were in charge of picking this year's MLB All-Stars... who is always a top-of-the-line- National League American League ADAM HRITZAK Matt's Starting Lineups Adam's Starting Lineups MATT SUSSMAN up threat. C Paul Lo Duca, Dodgers C Victor Martinez, Indians American League American League Third Basemen: St. Louis' C Johnny Estrada, Braves C Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers Self-Proclaimed Sports Experts Scott Rolen has 76 RBIs in 74 1B Albert Pujols, Cardinals 1B Paul Konerko, White Sox 1. SS Jack Wilson 1. SS Edgar Renteria games, so it was easy to pick 1B Jim Thome, Phillies 1B Scott Hatteberg, Athletics 2. 2B Jeff Kent 2. 2B Jeff Kent him, plus he has one of the best 1B Sean Casey, Reds 1B Ken Harvey, Royals 3. LF Barry Bonds 3. LF Barry Bonds For the record, we aren't the gloves in the game. As for LAs Adrian Beltre (.323 avg., 19 HRs, 2B Jeff Kent, Astros 2B Alfonso Soriano, Rangers 4. 1B Jim Thome 4. 1B Jim Thome ones who select this year's play- 2B Luis Castillo, Marlins ers for the 2004 MLB All-Star 52 RBIs) and the Cubs Aramis 2B Juan Uribe, White Sox 5. 3B Scott Rolen 5. 3B Scott Rolen Game in I louston. That respon- Ramirez (.325,14,54), their 3B Scott Rolen, Cardinals 2B Ron Belliard, Indians 6. RF Lance Berkman 6. RF Lance Berkman sibility goes to the voting fans numbers made their case to be 3B Adrian Beltre, Dodgers 3B Melvin Mora, Orioles 7. CF Bobby Abreu 7. CF Miguel Cabrera picked by us and last year's World Series man- 3B Aramis Ramirez, Cubs 3B Hank Blalock, Rangers 8. C Johnny Estrada 8. C Paul Lo Duca Shortstops: This category has SS Jack Wilson, Pirates 3B Alex Rodriguez, Yankees agers—lack McKeon and Joe 9. P Randy Johnson 9. P Jason Schmidt Torre. never been very strong in recent SS Edgar Renteria, Cardinals SS Michael Young, Rangers years, and that hasn't changed. "What if it was up to us," we OF Barry Bonds, Giants SS Miguel Tejada, Orioles We went with Pittsburgh's thought. I lere are the 32 players OF Lance Berkman, Astros SS Carlos Guillen, Tigers National League National League — with at least one player per- "Jumpin"' Jack Wilson and the 1. 2B Alfonso Soriano 1. 2B Alfonso Soriano Cards Fdgar Rcnleria, who we OF Bobby Abreu, Phillies OF Vladimir Guerrero, Angels team — for each league, who we OF Adam Dunn, Reds OF Manny Ramirez, Red Sox 2. SS Miguel Tejada 2. 3B Melvin Mora agreed are the most deserving to think are the two best overall OF Jeromy Burnitz, Rockies play in the game: shortstops in the game right OF Matt Lawton, Indians 3. C Ivan Rodriguez 3. RF Vladimir Guerrero National League now (Sony Barry Larkin). OF Miguel Cabrera, Marlins OF Carl Crawford, Devil Rays 4. RF Vladimir Guerrero 4. LF Manny Ramirez Catchers: The two best offen- Outfielders: Since Sammy OF Steve Finley, D-Backs OF Gary Sheffield, Yankees 5. LF Manny Ramirez 5. CF Gary Sheffield Sosa has been hurt a lot this sive years by NL catchers proba- SP Carl Pavano, Marlins OF Jose Guillen, Angels 6. 3B Melvin Mora 6. 1B Paul Konerko bly belong to Atlanta's Johnny year and Ken Griffey's batting SP Livan Hernandez, Expos OF Vernon Wells, Blue Jays average and RBI numbers aren't 7. 1B Paul Konerko 7. SS Miguel Tejada Estrada (339 batting average, 44 SP Carlos Zambrano, Cubs SP Mark Mulder, Athletics very impressive, we left them off 8. CF Matt Lawton 8. C Ivan Rodriguez RBls) and LAs Paul Lo Duca SP Jason Schmidt, G ianls SP Tim Hudson, Athletics (.323.28), so we picked them this year for more deserving 9. P Mark Mulder 9. P Mark Mulder players. Obviously, Barry Bonds SP Roger Clemens, Astros SP Curt Schilling, Red Sox over Jason Kendall and Mike SP Tom Glavine, Mets SP Pedro Martinez, Red Sox Piazza — who, since he has makes the cut — he has 19 a modest ERA (3.47) and an but we agreed on Detroit's Ivan played more as a first baseman home runs despite being SP Ben Sheets, Brewers SP Javier Vazquez, Yankees admirable number of Strike- Rodriguez and Cleveland's Victor this year, was not a catcher in walked over 100 times. Cincy's SP Randy Johnson, D-Backs SP Kenny Rogers, Rangers outs(95). Martini'/, over the traditional our eyes. Adam Dunn has 22 home runs RP Eric Gagne, Dodgers RP Joe Nathan, Twins Relief Pitchers: The Dodgers pick, lorge Posada. Both First H.IM 'i i irn It's hard to — most by any NL outfielder— RP Armando Benitez, Marlins RP Mariano Rivera, Yankees Eric Gagne has convened 81 Rodriguez and Maninez have 10 leave Albert Pujols off this list, so so we chose him instead of RP Danny Graves, Reds RP Francisco Cordero, Rangers straight saves, dating back to home runs and 54 RBIs, and they Griffey. Lance Berkman of the we didn't. We also picked Sean RP Danny Kolb, Brewers RP Eddie Guardado, Mariners 2002.1 Ie has 18 this year, so we are hitting .:i7^ and .306. respec- Astros is having an outstanding Casey of the Reds, who is batting RP Trevor Hoffman, Padres RP Francisco Rodriguez, Angels picked him along with other tively. a robust .352, and Phillys Jim year (.315,16,38). We had to familiar closers. Cincy's Danny First Basemen: No Jason select someone from the Thomeuvvho leads the country list of seven outfielders. Houston with a 10-2 atord, and Graves(29SV), Florida's Giambi, No Mike Sweeney and with 26 home runs We consid- Rockies, so we picked Jeromy Starting Pitchers: The Mets Arizona's Randy Johnson — his Annando Bcnitez(25) and San no Frank Thomas (because he is ered Todd Helton and Lyle Bui mi/, who has taken advan- Tom Glavine, Milwaukee's Ben perfect game earlier this year Diego's TrevorHoffman(17).We more of a DH). TheWhiteSox Overbay, but, welL.we didn't tage of the thin Colorado air by Sheets, San Francisco's Jason didn't hurt his selection. Florida's also picked Danny Kolb (a. k. a. Paul Konerko leads his counter- pick them. hitting 16 homers and driving in Schmidt and the Cubs Carlos Carl Pavano (9-2,2.78 ERA) is "Who The Heck Is" Danny Kolb) parts with 19 home nins and 52 Second Basemen: There 48 runs. Lastly, Bobby Abreu of Zambrano have the four best having too good of a year to from the Brewers, because he RBIs, and KC's Ken I larvey leads weren't many great players in the Phillies, Miguel Cabrera of ERAs in the NL, and we chose leave off this list. The sad, sad has only blown one save in 23 them with a surprising .335 bat- this category, so we picked the the Marlins and Steve Finley of them all. We also chose two Expos have nobody worthy, but chances, and his ERA is an ting average. Finally Oakland's two best overall players— the Diamondbacks are all having pitchers who have dipped into since the rule requires at least astounding 0.94. Scott Hatteberg (319,48 RBI) b Houston's Jeff Kent, who has 51 great seasons at the plate and in the fountain of youth: Roger one player from each team, we American League RBIs, and Florida's Luis Castillo, the field, so they round out our Clemens, who found it in chose Livan Hernandez, who has Catchers: Call us local boys, ALL-STARS. 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Nathan (22 SV), the only Twin (.294,10,33) and Cleveland's Matt Lawton is having an on the list, and the ex-Twin Ronnie Belliard (.312,4,31). impressive year at the dish for Eddie Guardado (14). Our lists Third Basemen: There are the Indians, which earned him a were rounded out by two realistically only three deserving spot. Finally, we had to fill our Franciscos—Texas' Francisco candidates at all, and we picked Blue lays and Devil Rays Cordero (23) and Anaheim's all three: Melvin Mora, 1 lank (although surprisingly hot right Francisco Rodriguez! 1.11,63 K's Blalock and Alex Rodriguez- now) quotas, so we selected in 40.2 IP). Shortstops: Derek leter is hav- Vemon Wells, who is hitting All statistics are accurate as of ing a sub-par year, and Nomar .300, and Carl Crawford, who Sunday, June 28 and were gath- (larciaparra was hurt for the leads the league in stolen bases ered from ESPN.com. majority of the first half, so we with 35. chose the Orioles Miguel T'ejada, Starting Pitchers: Some of our who has 61 RBIs, the Rangers selections here are not at all a shock — Pedro Martinez, Curt Michael Young (.327,10,45), Who do you think should who had the pressure of replac- Schilling, Tim Hudson and Mark ing A-Rod at shortstop, and Mulder — but Kenny Rogers, be in the All-Star game? (iirlos Guillen, who has had a who stunned everyone by hav- E-mail us who you think remarkable year for his new ing a 10-2 record so far, might is more deserving. team, the Tigers. have you believe this list was Outfielders: Six words: compiled in 1995. 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He seeks to use fusion to put finds his lair. in a heroic cameo rola Director Bugle editor |. Jonah lameson, the power of the sun in the palm of Besides the action, the film pro- Sam Raimi and filmmakers make well played again by J.K. his hand with nanotechnology vides some great humor. The ele- every frame count beginning with Simmons, who continues to sling and Al arms, but the arms end up vator scene is priceless and a creative art work sequence by slander at Spidey to sell more having a personality of their own. Maguire pulls it off so well. Alex Ross that summarizes the newspapers. Of course, friend Raimi uses varied camera tech- Look for standout supporting previous installment and ending Harry Osbome resents Peter's job niques throughout the film to pro- roles from Mageina Tovah (TV's with a great setup for the next and continues to seek vengeance duce memorable sequences, "loan of Arcadia") as the daughter installment, due May 4,2007. against Spider-Man. including some furiously paced of Peter's landlord, and Raimi Peter finds great success in his Peter begins to believe that he's hospital mayhem, great point-of- movie vet Bruce Campbell. superhero duties, but can't seem no! supposed to have what he view shots and a back-and-forth Screenwriter Alvin Sargent, who to catch a break (or even a snack), wants and needs pan technique on a balcony that won Oscars® for "Ordinary as he rides an emotional roller "You're brilliant, but lazy," says still surprises even though you People" and "lulia", produces the coaster while trying to balance his Peter's college professor. probably know what will happen. plot with "screen story" writers Ho* olhcm ft*** lof Juno ?S-27 Al agora* m mtaona 04 Ml personal life, attend college and "You're a nice guy, but you're Unfortunately, previews give away Michael Chabon ("Wonder Boys") Rank/T it- Wks in ROSMM WVnd Gross make a living. Peter keeps a high not dependable," says Peter's boss a potentially great surprise and the team of Alfred Cough & sense of honor, righteousness and Mr. Aziz. sequence in a restaurant. Miles Millar (both worked on TV's admirable heroism that makes Do nice guys finish last? Not in Fight choreographer Dion Lam Smallville, "Shanghai Noon" and him an admirable protagonist an this case. Peter's steadfast compo- and wire technician Yick Tin Hung "Shanghai Knights"). The plot cre- audience can identify with. sure and honesty amid all of these help create some amazing action ates great new opportunities His relationship with life long personal attacks and life chal- sequences where figures fly while tying up some loose ends, love, MJ (Mary lane Watson), lenges eventually provide the through the air and maneuver especially a great interior scene played by Kirsten Dunst, strains, strength he needs to succeed with through the urban settings. 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Hard rockers Breaking to catapult Breaking Benjamin and has mainstream potential Both are also strong candidates Benjamin are back with their into superstardom. It has real as a Top 20 multi-format smash to be released as singles. second studio album "\Ve Are potential to be an even bigger hit This record is just another Not Alone" and this time they hit with the mainstream crowd, However, this softer side by example of a good rock band are destined to become regulars and should spawn at least one no means takes away from the maturing into a great one with Ptiototrapher Name 8G News Ml the modem rock charts. future Top 20 hit. pure energy and cninchy gui- loads of potential to become big I heir first single "So Cold" While "Saturate" was filled tars that can also be heard on in 2004. SUPER HERO SEQUEL Spiderman (Toby Maguire) is in search of lias already been tearing up the with cleverly written hard rock- this record. Songs like "Believe" Overall Grade: A Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina) in Columbia Pictures' "Spider- airwaves and others are soon to ing tunes, only the tracks and the powerful but catchy Man 2." The movie hit theaters this week. follow. "Polyamorous" and "Skin" "Breakdown" show that they This four-piece band from received any sort of airplay, still have not Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania which was minimal in compar- lost their formed in 200O when guitarist ison to similar bands that came hard-hitting, Dr. Octopus adds a Aaron Pink and bassist Mark out onto the rock scene at the metallic edge lames Klepaski quit the band same time such as Trap! and from the first I Her 10 team up with vocalist Sccther. It probably did not help record. Ben Burnley and drummer that the only true ballad on the Other sinister touch leremy I lummel. In 2002, they album was the hidden track songs such recorded their major label "Porevcr." as "Pollow" SPIDERMAN, FROM PAGE 7 2" comes highly recommended debut, "Saturate" with But in "We Are Not Alone", and "Sooner C"l/2) and has a rating of PG-13 I lollywood llecords, which lead singer Ben Burnley shows or Later/ where Peter talks with his Aunt for action-related violence. If showcased the bands talent for he also has a talent for singing show the May. filmmakers continue on this writing catchy, hard-edged softer ballads, like tunes such as bands Returning music composer path, the Spidey film trilogy could tunes that rocked in every sense "Rain" and "Porget It," which dynamic Danny Hitman adds great impact potentially surpass "The Lord of of die word. Yet something was were both co- written by ability of cre- to the story and the music sound- the Rings" series at the box office. Photo Courtesy ol *w».holly*ooilrecofds.i0.com missing from this album; a pop- Burnley and former Smashing ating track includes songs by Previews don't give away all the ular radio hit. Pumpkins front man Billy extremely ALBUM RELEASE: Breaking Benjamin releas- Hoobastank, Maroon 5, Train. surprises, but you must avoid "We .Are Not Alone", the fol- Corgan. The soft, melodic tune catchv cho- es their second album "We Are Not Alone". Yellowcard, The Ataris and looking at the cast list before you Dashboard Confessional. sec the film. Filmed in California. Chicago WELCOME NEW STUDENTS and New York City, "Spider-Man Check out our selection of BGSU merchandise! CUT-RATE Mun-Fri 10-5:30 531 Ridge St., BO Sat 10-5 (419)352-8333 TOBACCO Collegiate Connection 1 180 N. Main Street (next to the Woodland Mall) (419)352-5989 Mon-Fri: 9-7 • Sot 9-6 'Sun: 11-5 BG'sBEST— In house embroidery and sewn on letters. Over 500 fabrics to dioose from! 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'■^^ '*' '•-"• '■»" —• •• «r<•»• MOVIE TIMES: 419 J54 OSS8 vvww.woodtandtc com ■rffr ■BnlTiffliirlTr ■'■•■;■'-.■'■ 10 Wendesday. June 30.2004 WWW.BGNEWS.COM CUSS BEGINS: The class warms up before participating in the day's lessons. Shobu Aikido of Ohio n si *. Sensei lay Chikyo of the shobo Akido dojo in Holland, Ohio, shows his students the way of self defence, and also self develop- ment. The dojo is built around a close family-like atmosphere. The 1 1 an is built around the ability to preserve one's own life while also pre- serving that of one's opponent. The classes consist of both male and 1 VmT female members, and also have hours set aside for childeren. * 1 ^ Ptiotos by Will ClarkBG New S*S^ k' " ^1 k. ^ PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Above left and right, students perform defensive moves. KEEPING A CLOSE WATCH: Sensei looks on as moves are done. FINISHING MOVES: Above and Below, Dojo members finish up on dificult moves in practice. SHOW THEM HOW: Seinsei demostrates personally how the move should be executed. I awdJi&Q'" *£<&&&£$&