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I Miss America, with new i another poor role model A new crowning edge may mean a new By Alexandria Clark disappointment for a Senior Reporter role model | Page S One 49 North is place where people can sit back with their Men's team friends and listen to music, gets on the ball drink, play pool and fuzz ball. A new bar opened in down- town last Thursday, across from BG men's basketball the dance club Uptown. plays to win against "Every time we have a place Ball State | Page .9 t hat fills in a vacancy, it is always a positive thing for the city." said F.laine Skoog, member of Swimmer gains the Bowling Green chamber of personal best commerce. Frankie Houck raises Skoog said it is good this establishment opened because to the challenge to be it brings in jobs, people to live in on top|Page9 the city and more business. "Anytime a business moves into town, it shows a good indi- cation of community growth," Skoog said. "If a city has a lot of vacancies then it shows that the city isn't vibrant." iat about whei Rick Ault, the owner's son, said his dad wanted a nice bar, in which he could look at and be Many : [dings on campus are still inaccessible, including ITK proud of. "This bar is something new By Jtimn Morgan for Bowling Green," Ault said. Reporter before that was even required," Disability Services is conduct id "We are staying away from the Cunnigham said. a self-evaluation, which til rap music and the dance club Confirming the problems with looking at specific buildings tl: scene." At the time University was built, handicap inaccessibility is the need to pay close attentiorJo. j Ault said One 49 North bar is a great needs for handicapped Office of Greek Affairs. "Right now, some buildings place where friends can come to accessibility weren't required. "When the buildings were built of concern are Moslry Hall, hangout and listen to music. Enter college, Rob Cunningham, director of in the late 1940s and 50s, there Greek housing and Hanna I lull," "This bar is place where the the Office of Disability Services, wasn't a great need for handi- Cunningham said. music isn't too loud, so you can choose a major, said there weren't any laws that capped accessibility, and it wasnt According to Cunningham, hear your friends," Ault said. get a degree included handicapped regula- a requirement for Universities to the Ability Center in Toledo does "Customers can also can come tions on college campuses. have this," said Tim Carney, asso- a good job at looking at the struc- in to play pool, fuzz ball and play Students come to Most buildings on campus ciate director for Residence Life. tures that are inexpensive and on the shuffle board." BGSU, dealing with aren't handicapped accessible Now that it's a requirement for user-friendly with the consum- See BAR | Page 2 pressure of getting a because this institution was universities to have this accessi- ers point of view in mind. built before all universities were bility, plans are in the making for "Yes, when we renovate the degree | Page 7 required to handicap accessibil- improvements. Greek houses in the next five to ity, Cunnigham added. Cunnigham said they are cur- 10 years, not only do we want ™ Students suffer "Most Greek houses on cam- rently working with the Ability to upgrade, but it is mandato- OAR. to I with sponsors? pus, just like other buildings on Center in Toledo by using their ry to upgrade and make those campus, do not have the ability design and construction ideas improvements," Carney said. headline UAO Choices are [to be handicapped accessible to improve this campus. To because the University was built begin the process, the Office of See CHAIRS | Page 2 limited with certain concert sponsorships, but the By Jessica Spies need for them is great Reporter |Page 7 JORDAN FLOWER For those eagerly awaiting the Is there a purpose fa news of the UAO concert this pom in todays society? year, UAO President Raquel I ballon said the headliner will be O.A.R. O.A.R. which stands for "Of A Revolution" will be coming to University requiring students to sign new financial form perform in Bowling Green on April 18 in Anderson Arena. By Tim Sampson "It's something that is just good business their bill either because of an The band was once a local Reporter installment plan or a financial Ohio State University rock band Brianrw Eiswihard, practice. It's just and an acknowledgement aid reward, others lack a clear but has gone on to cut seven Sophomore, Sports Starting this week the contractual obligation. records, some of which contain Management University will be requir- of the students' duty to pay all costs "It's something that is just billboard hits. ing all students to sign the good business practice," said The band's sound has been tffj 1 think that if people new Financial Responsibility incurred." Kim McBroom, associate vice classified as reggae-rock, funk Agreement before being able to president for marketing and and jazz-pop. I eqoyitwhostosaythey register for classes during the Kim McBroom I associate vice president, Marking and Communications communications. "It's just O.A.R. performs the theme can't? To each his own" j upcoming semester. and an acknowledgment of the song of theABC show "Extreme Phg.4 This contractual agreement, agreement may be the target Students will not be able students' duty to pay all costs Makeover: Home Edition" titled available for online submis- of legal action from the state to register for summer or fall incurred." "So Much". sion, is meant to sew up a legal in addition to registration and classes until the form is accept- According to the Bursar's FJalton said the process of loophole that had previously transcript holds from the bur- ed and submitted. A new form office, the responsibility agree- choosing a band is a long and made it difficult for the state sar's office. must be submitted annually ment was mandated to all arduous process. TODAY to collect on past due bursar The one page form can be each lanuary. Ohio colleges and universities "We had sent out contracts accounts. found on MyBGSU. Students Although it might seem like Partly Cloudy by the state attorney general. around October or November By signing the agreement choose to either accept or common sense that students The attorney general's office and have just got contracts in a High: 20, Low: 18 students take formal responsi- reject the agreement and then are responsible for paying is responsible for collecting all few days ago," she said. Jg v bility to pay all tuition, fees and submit it electronically. their tuition bill, according to debts owed to the state. Ticket prices are currently other expenses acquired while Any students under the age University officials, the legal "Occasionally we have to unknown, but they should go attending the University. of 18 will have to print a hard obligation has been unclear. send a delinquent account over on sale on March 1. There is no Those who do not pay their TOMORROW copy to have signed by their Even though many students confirmed opener for the event, accounts after signing the parents. have a formal contract to pay See FINANCES | Page 2 as of yet. Scattered Flurries High: 28, Low: 22 k VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES. MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 Wednesday. January 31.20O7 WWWBGNEWS.COM BLOTTER FIGHT CLUB, SCARFACE, BOB MARLEY OR ALCOHOL? MONDAY Student reports rape, 12:47 A.M. Verbal warning for willful wanton spends time in jail disregard (or private property on the soccer field. By Phil Davit allows a sexual battery victim to The Associated Press 7:34 A.M. spend a night in jail is a flawed Security fence at Verizon policy," police spokeswoman on West Gypsy Lane Road TAMPA. Ma. — A woman who I-aura McElroy said. reported cut and four vehicles told pottos she had been raped The woman is not being iden- damaged was jailed for two days after tified by The Associated Press officers found an old warrant because she reported being the 1057 A.M. accusing her of failing to pay res- victim of a sex crime. Man warned for disorderly titution lora 2003 theft arrest. Tampa attorney Jennifer conduct at the Behavioral While she was behind liars, D'Angelo, who represents the Connection on North Prospect according to the college stu- jail worker, said Tuesday that Street after he was not able to dent's attorney, a jail worker her client is prohibited from pick up a check when he wished refused to give her a second dose giving inmates any medication 12:15 P.M. of the morning-after contracep- without specific orders. The Kenwood Avenue resident tive pill because of the worker's worker insists she never dis- reported receiving threatening religious convictions. cussed religion with the woman calls from his father. The 21 year-old woman was who reported being raped. released Monday only after "She was mortified at what 12 31 P.M. attorney Vic Moore reported her was being reported in the press," Penguin porch flag with the plight to the local media. said D'Angelo, who declined phrase "Let It Snow" and pole to identify the worker. "She's reported stolen (rom a North "Shocked.Stunned.( )ul ragn I Summit Street home. I don't have words to describe frightened for her job and she's it." Moore said. "She is not a frightened about community 1:22 PM. victim of any one person. She is backlash about these allega- Purse reported stolen at a victim of the system. There's tions." Goodwill on North Mam Street. just got to lx- some humanity The employee, who has The black purse with long straps, involved when it's a victim of worked for a jail health care value $25. contained three credil rape." contractor for about six months, cars, a checkbook. $15 cash and Moore said the woman was was placed on administrative one check for the caller for $48 not allowed to take the second leave, D'Angelo said. Police had a suspect but she was emergency contraceptive pill Moore said it was too soon to found to not be the one who until Monday afternoon, a day say if his client would sue. Her ■ took the purse. late, after reporters called police first priority was making sure : 3:05P.M. and jail officials. detectives find her attacker. I Juvenile reported to have stolen Tampa Police Chief Steve "She is brave," Moore said. I items from a North Prospect gas llogue said the arrest led to a "We are going to work with station. The store had a video new policy Tuesday that tells police to catch this monster." . camera and will provide the officers not to arrest a crime vic- She was in Tampa on Saturday ! video for an investigation iin) who has suffered injury or for an annual pirate-t Itemed mental trauma whenever "rea- parade. She said she was walk- 3:17 P.M. sonably possible." The agency ing alone to her car when a man Vehicle reported to have also apologized to the student pulled her behind a building struck a pillar at Wood County "Obviously, any policy that and raped her, Mclilroysaid. Hospital on West Wooster Street 3:26 P.M. tion of acquiring and analyzing Student's cell phone was report- FORCES spatial data, will be enhanced ed stolen from a Mac East dorm Fiom Page 1 by the faculty members who room two weeks ago will he able to use the same
With the new school, stu- resources and draw on each BETH SQUIRE 'HE 6G NEWS 4:14 P.M. dents can take a single (!IS other's knowledge. i East Napoleon Road resident course. This also provides the Currently the three units FINDING THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOUR WALL Freshman education majors Erika Benuy and Beth Ebert Flip through posters at the I reported theft of credit card possibility of higher level (ilS are housed in different build- poster sale in the multipurpose room in the Union. I information. His bank called to courses to be developed based ings on campus. Eventually I tell him there was a suspicious the school hopes to be united wire transfer for $581.12 on off of the initial course. Sunday. Other crossover areas such under one roof with increased as the study of geomorphol- laboratory space, but this BAR 9:56 P.M. ogy, the study of landforms, or development is years down From Page I Student reported a wallet and geospatial science, I he integra- the road. BGSU ID was stolen from the Ault's father, Rick Ault, owns ! Union locker room Kamikaze's and used to own Whiskey Dicks, south of town CHAIRS across from Blockbuster. From Page 1 "My father closed down Whiskey Dicks last Friday BRAND NEW FOR Although most of the old in order to transfer the liquor buildings don't have this license to this bar," Ault said. accessibility, some of the But Ault said business was FALL 2007 newer ones have elevators, slow at Whiskey Dicks ever since so this helps out some with some of the factories had closed those who are disabled, stat- down. ed Carney. "Whiskey Dicks was a bar CAMPBELL HILL APTS "There aren't that many for blue collar workers to drink 4 + 5 Bedroom Townhouses [buildings] truly acces- at after they got off work," Ault JORDAN FLOWiR ' THE BG NEWS sible; there's only one eleva- said. NEW HANG OUT: People relax and talk over cold drinks at the newest bar in town. One 2 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths tor in Rodgers," said Tarrah But the son and father are not 49 takes the place of Skyline on the downtown strip. A/C, Microwave, Dishwasher Oraham, sophomore. sad to close it down, because $1650.°°/Mo + Utilities Contrary to what most peo- Ault's father always wanted to pulled chicken and pork. Jeff 1 lobbie, owner of Uptown, ple think, there really aren't open up a bar in downtown, "We utilize the kitchen that is not at all worried about the (Limit 6) that many buildings on cam- close to Kamikaze's. Skyline Chili used to have," Ault competition. pus that have this ability. Ault said the One49 North bar said. "We have a menu that the "Any place that moves into the "It sucks. I mean I'm not is very different from Whiskey customers can chose from, and downtown area will cause com- BUFF APARTMENTS a handicapped person, but Dicks and Kamikaze's put they can sit in one of our numer- petition," Hobbie said. "The first 4 Bedroom Apartments what if you were in a wheel together because of their special ous booths." week a new business is going to 2 Full Baths, A/C, DAV chair or something and you features. In addition, Ault said the bar have ridiculous prices to attract can't get up the stairs or This bar is very unique wants to achieve good service a crowd." 1 Block from Campus something?" said Chris Short, because it offers a VIP section for for the customers. Hobbie said he is not worried $1300.°"/ Mo + Utilities junior. those who want to give parties. "Our waitresses must wear because it is normal for a new (Limit 4) As students voicctheiropin- "The VIP section is on a bal- dress pants or skirts, no jeans," business to have a crowd rush ions about this issue, they feel cony in the bar and has four Ault said. "Also, we serve our the first week. there should be more of this couches that faces the high defi- drinks with napkins under- "After the first week things will - Hours: 445 E Wooster ^* *"**
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Kreischtr SunDial common household structure. pology with an archaeologi- "We have planned another But further digging revealed cal specialty, said she wants to four years of visiting Yucatan," five rich burial sites that yielded study Mezo-American archeol- Manahan said. "When those Noon -1:30 p.m. many valuable artifacts. ogy after graduate school. four years are up, we will see Service learning grant This February, Manahan and The trips to Yucatan began how many of our original goals opportunity open house a team of anthropologists and out of a lack of understanding have been met. If we have met for Great Cities Great archaeologists will return to of how the city of Chichen Itza, enough of those goals, we will Service Mini-Grant. Yucatan with the hope of dis- near Yucatan, was founded, move on to other areas." covering more. Manahan said. Manahan said the areas 316 Union "We will be visiting remains Once research in Chichen near Yucatan are rich in ruins, of a Maya city," he said. "We Itza was started, a lot of early bul they haven't received much 1 - 4 p.m. are investigating and trying to history of Maya civilization was research. Ilesa id theonly thing Major Mania understand when it was occu- found in Northern Yucatan, he anyone has doi le was to report 101 Olscamp pied." said. the ruins existed. Manahan said he will be "Up until now, our main "I hope while I'm down there 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. joined this summer by co- focus has been looking at a lot of we uncover something really director Tracy Arden from the simple households," Manahan interesting," Konwest said. "But Guest Artist: Nathan University of Miami in Florida. said. "We are trying to get a thai doesn't always happen. I Nabb, saxophone Kent State University and the range of how all of that society guess I really hope I learn a lot Organ Studio. 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On to Sexual 1 lysfunctions to anymore unless I'm with him. implemented in the next 10 to Let's wake up to the find a problem with staying away And usually we just laugh at it to be thinner? 15 years. But spokesman Tony problem and do something from sex. hut nothing about need- The day we watched a woman Snow ruled out any economy about it! ing too much pom. pleasure herself in a plastic bubble Mike signs, poof, he's thin. wide caps on emissions. Just 1 wasn't giving up. 1 couldn't underwater was the List time we Grim reaper: "Now that every- goes to show you that die believe someone as revered as even tried to get tiirough a film, thing is in order, you'll have to politicians mean one thing, Senrfamrorts fo AnttertHemaix Stnithers could lie talking out his though. It's just gotten way too come with me." but will do something entirely hemai&tgsuedu ear, so I dug into Impulse Control abstract for our tastes. Mike: "Wh-Why?" different. Disorders. What do you know? I Some men continue to watch Grim reaper: "Oh, because I used to tlunk global warm- found gambling addiction! Still no pornography, but they learn from you were supposed to die 364 ing would not be a problem pornography, though. it, too. Thanks to Naked News, a days from now." for my generation, that it My last attempt at proving bare-it-all news network out of Obesity. It's one of those things According to that same study, would start here and it would CHECK THIS OUT: Stnithers correct almost panned Canada, Scon Ainsworth manages that is always in the news "between 15 percent and 30 be a problem for someone else out Substance Disorders link to focus on current events while (despite the fact it's not news). percent also said they would to worry about down the road. | Love to write? oned me and I was nearly con- en joying the view of women strip- People are fat, we all know rather walk away from their mar- Well, that's the attitude dial got vinced, but no dice. ping while giving their reports. this, [fit's something everyone riage, give up the possibility of us into this mess with global First I checked the definition of They don't teach that in journal- knows, then it isn't news. having children, be depressed or warming. I Love to draw? substance'. ism class. With that said, 1 came across become an alcoholic rather than Car companies started "A substance can Ix? anything Ainsworth is happily mar- a list of "20 Things You Didn't be obese." making cars less fuel efficient, I hat is ingested in order to pro- ried, though, and doesn't seem Know About Obesity" in Discover To me, that's striking I'm sure more emissions producing Want to initiate duce a high, alter one's senses, to plan on stopping his news Magazine. The list itself was it sucks to be obese, but people and more harmful to the envi- change on campus? or otherwise ailed functioning," watching anytime soon, and compiled this past summer, but would rather be lonely by leav- ronment At that time, nobody according to the DSM-IV why should he? It hasn't hurt it's "things you don't know," so i ing their spouses or sterile or an really cared about what they The BG News Opinion Okay, except for the "ingested" him or his wife with daily func- think it's still safe to comment on. alcoholic instead of being fat? were doing to the atmosphere. part, I could make a case Ii n tioning, high cell phone bills or Here are a few things that were Why would you want to trade Now car companies like GM staff is currently equating pornography with any of the things Struthers said on the list: one horrible thing for another? and Ford are coming out and hiring columnists and "substance". That's where it ends, would happen to people who According to a study at Yale, They should have seen how saying that they have always editorial cartoonists. though. dabbled in pornography. nearly half of the "4,000 people far they could take the survey, been focused on keeping To break it down, to qualify its As for Ainswortli's relationship .., said they would give up a year like, "would you rather spend 10 the environment clean and iin addiction, the manual claims with his wife and whether he of dieir life radier than be fat." minutes in a cage with a panther producing more fuel efficient, Intrigued? there has to be "a pattern of sub- thinks he's a hopeless addict, he Here's a look at how that could or be fat," or how about, "would environment friendly vehicles. stance use leading to significant uses the logical approach to judge play out. you rather not eat so much food That's not what 1 have been Impairment in functioning". that. Grim reaper. "So Mike, just and work out a little bit more or seeing in die past few years Send a 600-800 So much for that unless the "She's still in bed with me so I sign this form, and I will make be fat?" of automobile production. It word test column or person is missing work, missing guess I'm doing alright." you thin if we can move up your Granted, some people are seemed like there are more a sample cartoon to classes, driving while watching death date a year." and more vehicles out there [email protected]. "Debbie Does Dallas" or New Mike: "Sounds great, I'll do that are getting less than 20 See FAT | Page 6 York or wherever she's traveling jerucoikikA&QusftYsarxtutsft) it." As he drinks a glass of butter. miles per gallon. Car com-
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genetically dispositioned JOHN BARTHOLOMEW packs on the floor, thus too is very to be fat, but I think many GUEST COLUMNIST incorrect. use that as an excuse. The cashiers during rush make Maybe a person will be This in regards to the article sure that no one leaves their a little bit bigger, but that Brendan Keep wrote about the belongings on the floor or in the doesn't mean you should bookstore. lockeis, and all backpacks are left eat an entire birthday cake First off, I would like to say it at the book drop. because it won't matter was very poorly researched. I am As for during the rest of the anyway. There also are a Student Manager at the book- semester, there are lockers pn> people who are geneti- store and have worked there for vided that are free to leave belong- cally dispositioned to being almost two years now. Having ings in. If there is not enough room alcoholics. We don't glorify Brendan write a column about the for the sniff to fit, the cashiers it. We don't go, "Hey, Bill, bookstore that is based on poor are more than willing to hold the that's great, that's who you research is very poor reporting. belongings behind the counter are. You're not a drunk: Not only this, but the argument while the customer shops. you're just dry-Iivered." that the student came into the The bookstore also is getting Trans fats are the new Peregrine Shop was looking for new lockers bi that are bigger and cigarettes. Over the next binders — there were some in the will provide a better place to leave few years, I believe that Peregrine Shop — 4s incorrect. backpacks. But in retail, it is neces- we are going to see lots of I know this, because I was the sary to keep big bags out of a store. propaganda and legisla- one that personally set up the dis- Our [UK is that no l)ag big enough tion trying to ensure we play in the front display stand that to fit a textbook is allowed into the eat healthy. Not that it is is located right next to the cashiers store I think the reasoning is com- a bad thing that people in the Peregrine Shop. mon sense. promote healthy eating, Not only that, but the student We understand that almost all STAFF EDITORIAL | CAMPUS ACCESSIBIUTY but like with anti-smok- managers often will make a nip of the students, faculty, staff and ing ads, I think much of to the main bookstore if the cus- anyone else that shops there are the information will be tomer needs something after the honest people that will not steal. distorted. It's not going to store has dosed. Though, almost is NOT every- hurt anyone to have a big- He accuses the bookstore of one. ;md therefore, a retail store Greek houses need to be gie sized triple at Wendy's charging a little more for books must take the necessary precau- every now and then. compared to SBX. Ihis may be tions to attempt to prevent theft. And when they talk true for I am not sure on the cost We ask that no backpacks enter about portion sizes, who ofbooksatSBX. the store for this reason, but also, brought up to code, and fast are they kidding? It's a Then again. I doubt that SBX because if theft does take plan', bottle of coke, and it says does not provide as many finan- over time, the students are the 2.5 servings per container. cial services as the bookstore. The ones that will pay for it. Thanks to national accessibility laws, people Oh, thinking about joining a sorority? Want to see Who goes by that? How is bookstore not only has a lot more The honest students who would confined to wheelchairs are able to get inside of one of our Greek houses? Great, let's take 8 oz. even a serving? Let's employees dun SBX but they never steal will in turn have to pay around with little or no assistance. a tour. But your mother in the wheelchair or your not lie to ourselves and are also a big source to provid- more money to cover the cost of I his allows those who may seem disadvantages! brodier or your friend will have to stay outside. And pretend that a 4 oz. piece ing money to the 1 Man and the the books and merchandise that to keep their independence and their pride. if the potential student is of chicken is a meal when University, as well as being one of is stolen. Hut lagging behind in wheelchair access are the the one at a disadvantage, YOU DECIDE it's not. the biggest providers for Dance Kitting belongings into a locker University's Greek bouses. well... maybe they should I think we have more Marathon. or leaving with a cashier doesn't According to an article in today's BG News, Greek look at something other k How soon should the obesity now than in our The bookstore also donates a lot Hike much time to da but the bouses hen' were built before laws were put into Uian (ireek life to be Unrversity get greek houses parent's generation for of items that are needed for legiti- employees try hard to keep stu- place making it mandatory for all public buildings involved in. up to par? Send an e-mail to three reasons: We eat more mate applicants. dents from leaving their belong- [email protected] and to be handicap accessible. Now we're not saying fast food than they did, we As for the employees being mde, ings on the floor. tell us what you think or post Because of that, many are still without ramps handicapped people can't drink more soda than they feedback on our Web site. I totally disagree with this. The If a customer leaves his or her and other amenities. be Greek. did and we are less active booksiore probably has more will- belongings on the t!(x>r when they So what is being done about this? Not much. Many members of than they were. If people ing employees when it comes to could've used B kicker instead and While the 1 Jniversity says they're looking into it, we Greek life don't live in Greek houses, but by not would cut back on fast food needing help when shopping hits his or her stuff stolen, tliat is need to see action here. being able to even get in the building, handicapped and soda and be physically The cashiers are well trained not the responsibility of the book- University I lall, one of the original building at the students are barred from chapter meetings, gather- active, 1 don't think it would in always providing the correct store, that is the responsibility of University, has nuuiaged to comply with the laws, ings and even just hanging out with Greek friends be neariy the problem that answers to questions, and if they the individual. installing ramps and handicap accessible bath- at the I rat house. the media tells us it is. If do not know, they are told to find I am appalled at die research rooms in the nearly 100-year-old building. This University has tried very hard to make you did those three things, someone that does. There are very done by Brendan about die book- The IK! News wants to urge University officials to itself open and attractive to students of all abili- 1 think you could get away many polite and respectful work- store and disgusted with The BG set a timetable lor this renovation. We understand ties, backgrounds and cultures. By not complying with eating the occasional ers in the bookstore. News for allowing such a poorly BG is curtently undergoing the beginnings of a 10- with accessibility laws, this University is sending birthday cake and still not To generalize that all or most of argued column written by one of year master plan, but in the meantime the lack of a message that we don't care that much about being fat. the workers in the bookstore are their columnists to be published in compliance is only hurting students. those students. nKle and disrespectful' is simply a the paper. Not only does this situation discriminate against That's not a message anyone wants to send. So very poor argument. potential ('ireek students who may want to live in please, BGSU, let's get on the ball and get our Greek Sendcommems ID JahB&neta As for the tail end of his article, their houses, but it also discriminates against any- houses renovated and up to par with the rest of our jbenvtGtqaiedu the comment about students one who visits the University. campus. being forced to leave their back- /tlxrlh&gsuedi
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Sometimes it doesn't matter what's in the cup as much Takeover? A college degree allows for a wider selection of career as what's on the cup. opportunities, and through the college experience many Before Starhucks came to the Union, in students find they have the chance to become what soci- its place there was a coffee shop called | ety may deem educated. Carnation Cafe that was self-operated by And while students may wish to further their learning the University. experiences, there's no question that earning a degree According to Gail Finan, director of which could equal better financial standing after gradu- dining services, despite providing stu- ation is a driving factor for students. dents with a warm and delicious caffein- "Our society puts pressure on us to get a college degree ated beverage, the numbers show that in order to survive, because minimum wage sucks," said students respond much better to a name Amber Kinehart, junior. they know. That pressure could steer students toward a major "Starbucks is a name that is recognized. they're not all interested in. We have $125,000 to almost S750.OOO in one "From my experience, I feel that people arc looking to year of sales," Finan said. "That tells me stu- get the degree and get out into the work force, and not dents like and are willing to spend the money for about what they want to do for the next 20 years of their a Starbucks product. Grounds for Thought was the coffee lives," said Gordon Kankin, senior. at Carnation Cafe. Grounds for Thought is a fine coffee and Many students admit that obtaining a degree is the there is nothing wrong with it." main reason they enrolled at BGSU, Each branded concept on campus has a different contract "I am here to get my degree, and get out into the real with the University. Finan said Steak Escape and Starbucks world," said Katie l.indscy, junior. are run by the University, and the companies receive a per- Sophomore Mara 1'ennycuff had a mentality similar to centage of the sales for allowing the University to sell their l.indsey's at the start of her college education. products for them. But classes that sparked her interested rekindled a According to the contract between Starbucks and the desire to learn. University, each month the University owes Starbucks a "My intentions when I first got here was to get a degree, royalty equal to 7 percent of the grass revenue from the but anatomy and physiology I'm actually excited about Starbucks store. The University is also responsible for spend- learning," Pennycuff said. ing no less than 1 percent of Starbucks' gross revenue store Some students, like Pennycuff, may find that through for local or regional advertising, such as free cookie samples time they start becoming truly invested in their educa- and promotional posters. tional experiences. Customers might also notice that a cup of joe is a nickel Allowing time for a class or even major to spark a real more at the Starbucks in the Union than at the one on learning experience may not work for everyone. There is Wooster Street. Finan said the prices are negotiated to ben- no yellow brick road to lead students towards a desire to efit the University. learn. "That's based on us having higher benefits and higher Students may find that going through the motions of contribution to the University — a contribution fee," Finan earning a degree may make them lose interest in their said. "But we can't charge 25 cents more, we have negotiated education. that we are allowed to charge five cents more. That's true But as with the scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz. with Steak Escape too, the prices are negotiated. We pay while simply getting handed a piece of paper money to the Union building, we pay our own utilities, a does not automatically mean a person is edu- general service charge, etcetera." cated, there are multiple roads leading to Wendy's, Steak Escape, lump Asian Express and Starbucks an immense opportunity for students to make up all of the branded restaurants on campus. Mary expand their knowledge. Edgington, Union director, said it's not the University or the "1 think you realize once you are corporations that benefit the most from having branded here, you understand that it is a once food vendors, but the students. in a lifetime opportunity," said David "It provides them with something they said they wanted: McClough, economics instructor. branded food options." Edgington said. "They are probably A professor's interest in student our most popular areas to eat on campus, and that certainly learning plays a vital role in the kind benefits students and faculty." of educational experience a student Although they might be the most popular places to eat has, among students, the University does not rely heavily on "If a student has a professor who branded concepts as a source of revenue. seems not to care, show a little compas- "About only 5 percent of dining services income comes sion for them," said Ardy Gonyer, junior. from Steak Escape and Starbucks, 95 percent comes from "Participate in class more, and 1 think you the rest of dining services," Finan said. "You have to under- will see an improvement." stand our total income includes conferences and catering, Younger students may find that their drive for which don't have an opportunity to use those" shops. learning halted as from being in a major they simply do Edgington said there is an important balance that must not find interesting. be maintained between having too much and not enough "1 changed my major, and I'm now more happy with branded concepts on campus. the classes that 1 am taking, which makes learning easier "The one good thing about not having a branded option is and more rewarding," Lindsey said. that they can change more quickly if something's not work- General education classes that seem annoying now ing," Edgington said. might introduce students to a new major. "But if you get a successful brand named option in there "General education classes and a lot of different elec- and it's a good contract and their people are good to work tees allow students to try out many different things, with, it's a gold mine, it's good for everyone. But if you have which can help them get a feel for what they really want somebody you're stuck with, in a contract, then you don't to do," said Barbara Childers, a part-time instructor of have that flexibility to change." educational psychology. "So one thing that is good about not having the branded The University offers hundreds of majors and aca- concept is we have much more flexibility. So you know, its demic programs. give and take," she said. Chances are, one of these will be something that will The University of Akron recognizes the balance and grab hold of a student's imagination, and will allow for a lifetime of learning. See FOOD | Page II MARCUS JOHNSON Even after graduation day.
Is the well of A brief look at how this came to be Finding logic in market logic at
state funding demand? The rest of this column is the University (or not) This In Focus issue was sup- dedicated to examining ques- posed examine these develop- tions about how a corporate By Christy Johnson KyleCutler drying up? Reporter 1 ■ T7 DAVEHERRFRA ments and to elaborate on all presence came to be on-cam- Senior, says JJt IN FOCUS EDITOR the ways BGSU was or wasn't pus. sponsorship for By Quentin Kilpitrick "dependent" on corporate dol- It starts with you, me and With every sip of Pepsi, bite Reporter lars and ideas. What we found lots of people our age. of Wendy's or football game football team was a bit confusing, with few Administrators and teachers attended, students, whether "pays the bills" Recently BGSU President The more things have changed clear conclusions. around campus say we want they like it or not, are play- Sidney Ribeau was in"Columbus at BGSU, the more they've, well, Some argue a corporate different choices and things to ing into corporate influence meeting with Ohio Gov. Ted changed. mindset threatens qualm do than our parents. at BGSU. helps defer the cost of tuition Strickland and other repre- Twenty years ago, you education. So we looked into The increase in on-campus These influences are seen and keeps organizational and sentatives of the Ohio Inter- could have bought a Pepsi whether BGSU students care brands "Imirrorsl the increased as good, bad or indifferent athletic fees low. University Council. The council, on campus, but not because about education or corpora- success of such national depending on student prefer- "I think that with sports comprised of representatives of an exclusive contract. For tions. brands in off-campus markets ences, as well as moral and teams corporate sponsorship from Ohio's 14 four-year pub- anything resembling a Steak Would the University need over the same time period," ethical viewpoints. is good because of money," lic universities, is lobbying for Escape, you likely would have to seek profit-maximizing said Chris Dalton, senior vice "I think corporate influ- said Brittany Young, senior. more state investment in higher had to literally escape the cam- brand names if they had more president for finance and ence is good and bad. It's good Students say there are education for Ohio's next two- pus. state funding? We looked administration, in an e-mail. because whenever we have a financial benefits gained from year budget, which goes into On the whole, corporate into why that funding hasn't "The introduction of nation- sponsorship from a corpora- corporate sponsorship, both effect July 1. relationships with BGSU are matched increases in revenue al brands such as Wendy's and tion, it gives the University for the University and the cor- As the newly-elected gover- a relatively new thing. Brand from students and found the Starbucks represents an effort money, it's bad in the sense porations. nor and legislature hammer out names were not plastered implications go beyond just by the administration, in gen- that it limits our choices," said "I am a Coke person, and I the state's budget in the coming about the old University how much money BGSU gets. eral, and Dining Services, in Sarah Palumbo, senior. don't like Pepsi products. To months, some startling statis- Union as they are the Bowen- Students and the money they particular, to respond to that Many students see corpo- me, that's frustrating," said tics and trends paint a dismal Thompson. have to spend are involved too. student interest," Dalton, in his rate sponsorships given to Victoria Fastenau, senior. picture for higher education And the influx goes beyond Of course the answers are 30th year at BGSU, wrote. athletic teams and organiza- "However, I know organiza- and Ohio's economic future. food. Now we have Apple com- complicated, and so we have Those off-campus brands tions as positive, since student tions can get Pepsi grants, so I According to a recent puters, the Meijer Tailgate Park, no real "answers" to report. We are. of course, available to stu- cost is cut down as a result. know its beneficial to organi- Columbus Dispatch article, Key and Huntington bank do, however, hope you con- dents before they come to col- "We have corporate spon- zations," Fastenau said. Ohio ranked 40th nationally ATMs, the Blackboard software sider what we have to report lege — that's half the point sors for football, and hey, it And while Fastenau and in per student spending, with used with MyBGSU and more. thought-provoking. "Before they even came here pays the bills," said KyleCutler, other students may yearn for S4.702 compared to the $5,833 But why? as students they were used to senior. a Coke at lunch time, most national average. With less state The McDonaldization (or, eating out," said Jane Schimpf, Students like Cutler agreed A history understand Pepsi simply paid in BGSU's case, Wendy's-iza- there is a definite need for cor- See FUNDING | Page 12 tion) of education? Supply and See HISTORY | Page 8 porate sponsorship, saying it See PRESENCE | Page 11 8 Wednesday Jar.uay 51.2007 FOCUS WWWBGNEWS.COM
HISTORY Studying so I can earn the big books From Page 7
who has 37 yeans at BCiSU. tion around the country are Let's connect the dots, shall Then when they come here asking the very same question: we? If the state is funding the ihey expert ihosc options to he Why? University less and less, then — available lo them." From a market standpoint, ceteris paribus — the students What makes us different from liberal education is a bad move. start funding the University our parentsi Why on Earth would you study more and more. Because it's stu- Hob I leBard, a higher educa- things that do not contribute to dents who are being taught and tion administration professor in your job? How does a market- have the money, what seems his 20th year, argues we simply When was the last time you ing major make more money likely for a university to do? know more than they did. thought about who was in by learning about Catholics in If you answered: "Give the "They were first generation charge of your education? The China? students what they want!" You VMS" MOMS CENTER FOX ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS college students, they didn't last time you really sat down The opposing side suggests a might be correct. know what college was, so they LOOK MA. NO TV!: Students en|oy a quiet meal in the Univeisity Union. The Bowen- to consider who decides which liberal education has the power As an analogy, what would had no great expectations," Thompsom predecessor was open from 1957-2001. classes you have to take? to make better people. The McDonald's do? Would it pur- Dcltardsaid. I'm not talking about your thought is that learning about posefully sell a sandwich people Now we, the millennial gener- money in ways University-cre- "Up until the decision to ren- advisor, not even your college ethics, chemistry and punctua- won't eat? No, because that s not ation, "recognize ... it could have ated ones couldn't. ovate the Union we had been dean, but your university itself. tion not only helps the person what consumers want. been done better." he said. "What la| university has to committed to operating our Every semester it seems like learning these things, but also Consumers (read: students) We wanted, and still want, do when it looks at that kind of own food service on campus," people have to take classes that everyone who will ever come have massive power in the uni- choice. So we start, for example, situation is say, "how successful said fill Carr, dean of students, a normally they would never have into contact with the student. versity/market system. What do to move oft campus. are we at operating this busi- 30-year veteran at BGSU. considered. A biology major In short, proponents suggest students want? Easier courses Chain restaurants notice and nesses?* said Dave Crooks, who The Carnations coffee shop has to take Russian literature, a everyone benefits from liberal and job training, If you don't start to build on Wooster Street, ran the University Union from came up during several inter- computer science student has to education, not just the recipient. believe me, look around. and suddenly students realize 1987 to its dose ta 2001, views. take English 112 and a psychol- When people learn a variety of SO, if students want easier they'd rather go to a restaurant "You would ... talk when you Carnations opened with the ogy major has to take a foreign subjects, they tend to talk about courses, and they finance the than to the SunDiaL went to university food service current Union, was run by the language. Seriously, what's this a variety of subjects, benefiting University, what do you think The University has to learn conferences,"(:rooks said. University and sold Grounds all about? most people they talk to. the University is likely to do in 10 compete, then, with those That's how you got in sync with For Thought coffee and other Some would argue the drive That's fine and dandy, but response? c hoices. other schools that were working snacks. towards a "liberal" education where does a university come "Is it a good thing that the "The next logical step is to on bringing brands to campus. The shop never caught on finds foundation in the clas- in? Does the University get to market has a big influence on consider outsourcing," I )eliard When initial plans were being with students and was replaced sical world. Liberal, of course, decide what type of education university curricula?" Again, said. made for the liowen-1 hompson by Starbucks, which, you might comes from the Latin adjective you receive? Or do you? the body of students who would Wait where does thai step Union, (:rooks said,"()ne of the have noticed, has been fairly liberalis, meaning "becoming Thus, the current conflict prefer job training at a univer- come from? from the draw of first things we did was run a popular. or suitable for freedman, noble" between universities and the sity —which is most of them efficiency. survey." "We had management staff according to Casscll's latin- market forces nationwide: — would say. "Yes!" Offices like Dining Services or We covered all the food we felt could do it, we felt we English dictionary. Should we listen to consumer But what of the rest of us? And Residence Life are expected to choices, we put all the major could do it very economically," What was a liberal education demands, or should we provide what of those supposed benefits make money for the University, brands on the list.Taco Bell Schimpf said of running spe- back then? Nobility training. the sort of education that we of a liberal education? With the percentage of BGSU's came up first." c ialty and variety shops. The only opposing type of would prefer? To put it another Well, sometimes it's hard revenue from the state decreas- But now, Schimpf said, schooling available was called way, should a university teach to see the benefit in things we ing, yet student demand for ser- national chains are building the servile arts, which provided based on consumer prefer- don't want to do. When I go vices increasing, the school has If at first... their own training programs a heavy emphasis on trades- ences? through the food lines at the to stay afloat somehow. that allow them to use staff as manship. The financial obligations of Union, it is very hard to walk Administrators say the school BGSU has, though, tried to well prepared as anybody the But whom are we kidding? a university as a business are past Zza's in favor of the salad simply has found that in several run the choice-providing enti- University could offer. The ancient Romans lived a few becoming increasingly real, bar. cases corporate names earn ties. "It's sort of like a mom and millennia back. Surely nobility especially for schools like BGSU Education is one of the most pop restaurant trying to com- has been done away with. where state funding is in a difficult, yet rewarding, ven- pete ... we don't have the mar- But if so, why is the tradition noticeable decline. According tures for a human being, and keting impact," Schimpf said. of a liberal' education still car- to the University's Office of the benefits of liberal education ried on today? Budgeting, the state has gone only magnify its worth. 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I .i SPORT SIDELINES ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | FRANKIE HOUCK Houck enjoying success at BG
By Andrew Harrier Frankie Reporter Houck Member of BG's SUPER BOWL Missing Friday classes and swimming and traveling nearly three hours diving team Watch Thursday's to Oxford only to lose her one individual race by .02 seconds, BG News for the doesn't faze Frankie I louck. swimminganddivingprogram." Super Bowl section "It didn't really bother me Buff said. "Weare fortunate that What type of commercials because that was probably my she is here at BG." best in-season time," Houck So how exactly did this "gift' can you expect? What food said. find the BGSU campus? will you cook? It's time to llouck's third-place time of "I was looking lor a school that start preparing for the big 24.65 in the 50-yard freestyle this had my major, and a good swim- past weekend was her personal ming program,' I louck said. game, and The BG News is best time. She also was part of The fashion major participat- here to help. Be sure to pick the 200-yard freestyle relay team ed in the German Nationals this up Thursday's issue to find that finished first. past summer and was ranked in out the answers to these Coming from Germany this the top three in all her events in fall as a walk-on, Houck found the South Germany region. She questions and more. American training styles to a lot hopes to continue the trend of different from the German prac- making nationals in America. SCHEDULE tice styles, "I would like to make the "1 wasn't used to the intense national cut," I louck said. weight training and two prac- The Mid-American TODAY tices a day," Houck said. "But I've Conference Championships Men's Basketball: gotten used to it." begin on February 14 and I louck vs. Ball State; 7 p.m. At first the coaches weren't has set a second goal for that sure whether or not Houck meet. would be able to handle the "1 want to break the team OUR CALL workload. However, they were record in the 100 free and go pleasantly surprised at her rapid around 51 |seconds|," Houck progress throughout the year said. On the way up and how quickly she adapted to The current record holder in Herpes outbreaks for American swimming. the 100 free is Stephanie liuckner Minnesota wrestlers: "She went from the bottom who swam a 51.15 second race in of our team to one of our fast- 2005. llouck's best time thus far The Minnesota est sprint freestylers," said coach has been 52.8I> which she swam State High School m Keri Buff. "She is ready to get up at the Ohio State Invitational in League banned and race at any time." December, She is also only (>7 competitions until Feb. 6 "It's been pretty amazing seconds away from breaking watching her," said assistant Sheri Williams' 1988 50-yard free- after 24 cases of herpes coach Mark Howard. "She has style record of 23.72 seconds. gladiatorum were reported pretty much shocked all of us." And even though she may for 10 schools. We'd hate to I louck picked up her first win have set goals for herself. I louck at home against Ball State in the still would much rather see all wrestle on Feb. 7. 50-yard freestyle (24.73) in the of her team do good at the MAC On the way down Falcon's third dual meet. Two Championships. meets later she won the same "I would hate to see everyone Barry Bonds: After signing race (24.72) at home against else not swim good when I know a $15.8 million deal Buffalo. they've been working hard," with the Giants, She has also been on seven I louck said. winning relay teams in the The coaches are already excit- it's been revealed team's six dual meets. Houck ed to see her leadership and are that the contract would be never really had teammates in optimistic about bow good her revoked if he's indicted. Germany, but loves the support performance will be at the MAC they give and always puts the Championships and the next team's success first. three years. The List "1 think the team's success is "She is going to be a huge por- Below are five of our favorite most important," I louck said. tion of our point scoring at the Buff loves her attitude toward MAC Championships," Howard excerpts from a few different the team and is excited that said. Barbara message boards JORDAN FLOWER 'HE BG NEWS Houck stayed aboard through "She'sa diamond in the rough," online. Hopefully you enjoy GOING UP: D*fyl Clements jumps for a shot agamst Akron between two defenders. the tough times. Buff said. "And she leads by "I feel she is a gift to the BG example." these as much as we did: 1.1 plan to name my first child Barbara, in hopes that he has half the heart that you did. Hard times Michael Sambuceti. 24; NYC, BG looks for its first win in more than three weeks against Ball State today NY, USA By Bill Bordawick 2.1 can't stop crying. Ball State tonight at Anderson the ball and getting in passing Reporter Arena. lanes," said Cardinals coach Barbara will live forever on in When Western Michigan was Ronny Thompson. "We have to our hearts. It has been 24 days since the preparing to play Ball State a use that at times to make the Jackie, 54; NYC, NY, USA BGSU men's basketball team few weeks ago, Bronco coach game ugly." has been able to secure a vic- Steve Hawkins was very wary of Thompson is in his first 3.1 know you are resting tory. On Jan. 7, the Falcons beat the Cardinal quickness. season as head coach and has now and God is watching Buffalo by one point. Since "That scared the devil out of compiled a 7-13 record with the then, the Falcons have lost six me because we really struggled Cardinals. But the team has over you. He loves animals straight conference games. with Indiana's quickness," found success of late, winning too. "Our deal Is we're struggling." Hawkins said. "And if Indiana three of their last four includ- Paula, 42; Jasper, GA, USA said BG coach Dan Dakich. "We wascallingBallStatequick..." • ing a win in their last game over have to keep to fighting — bat- Byallaccounts.theCardinals Ohio 69-57. 4. Barbara will live forever tling for 40 minutes on both are one of the quickest teams in In their victory over the in our hearts and his memory ends of the court. We've got to the Mid-American Conference. Bobcats, the Cardinals had four will live on. Barbara is keep working." "We try to use our quick- players score in double figures. The Falcons will hope to end ness to gain an advantage on running free now with all the the skid as they battle with defense in terms of pressuring See B-BALL | Page 10 past great horses. Barbara, 45; Southern Pines, JEFF R0BHS0N AP PHOTO NC.USA DOWN TIME: Indianapolis Colts cotnerback Nick Harper (25) shares a joke with team- 5. Barbara, you are the ulti- Smith lobbies to be Browns' pick mate Bob Sanders during Media Day for Super Bowl XLI at Dolphin Stadium in Miami mate champion. Run free to By Tom Within Greater Cleveland Sports with my mother," he said. "All Rainbow Bridge. The Associated Ptess Awards, and during a taped she talks about is saving the Look for Hannah. acceptance speech he thanked Browfis, If that were to happen, Super Bowlers balance Jants. 48; CLEVELAND — Usually the the city's fans for their support. that would be a dream come one avoiding pressure, Troy "Hopefully, I'll get a chance true because I could stay in the Hawthorn Smith is putting the heat on to represent you guys at the community and give back." Woods, IL. the Cleveland Browns. next level with the Cleveland Last year, Texas quarterback business with fun USA Ohio State's Heisman Browns," he said. VinceYoungmadeasimilarplea Trophy-winning quar- Smith hasn't hidden his to 1 louston, hoping to play for BySt.ven Win. Super Bowl preparations terback is lobbying his desire to play for the Browns, his hometown team. However, The Associated Press involve morethan mere practice, hometown team to who after finishing 4-12 last the Texans took defensive and the Colts had some catching select him in April's season will pick either third or end Mario Williams with No. FORT LAUDERDALE. Fla. up to do. They arrived Monday- NFL draft, and he is fourth in April's draft. During I overall pick instead. Young — The Indianapolis Colts had night, more than 24 hours after not missing any a recent halftime ceremony at ended up going to Tennessee just arrived for Super Bowl week, the Chicago Bears landed. chance to remind an Ohio State basketball game, at No. 3 and was named the and safety Bob Sanders was The Bears took advantage of the Browns that Smith wore a Browns jacket. AP Offensive Rookie of the Year dressed for a night on the town, their head start Sunday night. he'll be available to Following a tribute for him after leading the Titans to an looking resplendent in a brown "We hung out a little bit," them soon. at Glenville High School in 8-8 record. suit, kerchief to match his tie defensive end Adewa le Ogu nleye Smith was December, Smith said playing Most draft experts have fore- and shades. said. "I can't say too much. It was named the area's for the Browns would fulfill a cast Smith being taken in the South Beach-bound, Bob? the only night I'm going to be outstanding col- lifelong goal. second or third round. The "We may get there tonight and able to do that. We had most legiate athlete at "I have dreamed about it and tomorrow," Sanders said. "But Tuesday night's talked about it countless times See SMITH | Page 10 after that, it's all business." SeeSB|PaqelO \ 10 .51.2007 SPORTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM
little sense of heading to the SB "I'm going to enjoy Super Bowl, center leff Saturday From Page 9 said. every moment of "It was the normal routine of the guys on the team there, — guys watch movies, load up must ol the single guys. I don't this." the computer, listen to music, want to get the married guys nothing different on the plane," Ui trouble, iiui the single guys Lance Briggs | Linebacker Saturday said. "It was the same Bung out" old same old." Details may be sketchy, but lime to do it now." With media day Tuesday, it's easy K> imagine how much To be side. Dungy set a curfew the AI-'C champions will wait run a group of millionaire ath- beginning last night. until Wednesday to practice in letes can find, especially in Excellent idea, Sanders said. Florida for the first time. But South Florida the kind of place We've gol a lot of young they arrived with their game wherea7-fbol NBAAll-Starcen- guys on this team who may not plan in place, and said the travel ii'i can be seen chasing down a understand how important this schedule gave them a chance hit-and-run driver at I o'clock in is," Sanders said. "It's a good to recharge last weekend after die morning. ihing we have a curfew." three consecutive weeks of play- Both trains know llicv should it may also help thai tile ( (ills off games. lx' in bed al dial hour. are slaving ill I ort l.uiderdale, a The weekend off was their "If you want a ring," Beans 30-mlnute drive from the club first since their bye Oct. 15. Deceiver Bernard Benian said. scene on Miami Beach. The The NKC champion Bears MIIIIC going to avoid the
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FOOD PRESENCE THE BG NEWS SUDOKU From Page 7 From Page 7 only features two Starbucks and to be the sole pop provider 8 7 3 6 a Subway—the rest of their food for BGSU. options are self-operated. "Ican'tblametheUniversity Some universities don't believe for that; it's just the marketing 4 2 8 in a balance at all and look at system at work" said Anna branded vendors as money lost. Glett, senior. The Ohio University has no Marcus Rimboch, junior, 9 7 branded vendors according to said the lack of stores and Emily Howards, marketingman- products offered to stu- ager for OU's auxiliary services. dents keep prices on books, 3 9 "We have an internal dining T-shirts and food and drink service that is fully capable of prices up. 6 providing on its own," Howard "You need to have some CHRISTY JOHNSON I THE BG NWS said. "Which means more money corporate competition to for us." keep the prices down," JUST CALl THEM SUPPLY AND DEMAND: Economics students Anna Glett. senior, 5 8 7 6 Bobby Chickerell, a gen- Rimboch said. and Ryan Eiben. graduate student, say its not so bad that corporations are on campus eral food worker in the Union, Having a more corporate believes branded food options campus could also improve has contracts with both Dell access to you," McClough said. 1 5 9 give the students what they student choice in products and and Apple," said Lauren Riehl, Glett further explained the want, but come at a greater cost services. senior. "As students we can see hold that corporations vying than just a nickel more per cup "i think it would benefit the that when we go into the labs for space on campus have on of coffee. students if the University was on campus, and it is beneficial dorm dwellers. "I Ihink Starbucks is wonder- more corporate. I was kind of to the students, because we "Most on-campus students 7 6 2 ful, Wendy's too, but we don't mad that we don't have Coke can get discounts through Dell have to put money on meal 3 5 make anything off of them. So products and being more cor- and Apple." plans and use those dollars on I don't like |Wendy's| because porate would give us more There are many factors that food they have on campus," SUDOKO S I 8 t t Z 9 6 L I could lose my job," Chickerell options," said John Stengel, go into the selection of cor- Glett said. To play: Complete the grid Z 9 £ 6 L I t> S 8 said. "We don't make money and senior. porations that the University Corporations pump in so that every row, column > L 6 8 S 9 E Z I then Istudcnts'l tuition goes up. The limitations of variety allows onto campus. The stu- money to the University, and and every 3x3 box contains 6 Z fr I 9 E I 8 S 1 think we should have our own seen on campus go further dent need for products and ser- the students pump money the digits 1 to 9.There is no I 8 L Z t S 6 I 9 varieties of all our stuff. But I do than food and drink choices. It vices, the amount of money a back into the corporations. guessing or math involved. corporation is willing to spend What they are missing out I S 9 L 8 6 Z E fr think we need Starbucks." can be seen in the University's Just use logic to solve The Wendy's in the Union has computer labs that are stocked to be here and partnerships on in this interaction is the L f> S £68 I 9 Z beeninoperationsincetheUnion with either Apple or Dell com- between corporations and the opportunity for merchandise 8 6 Z 9 I » S L E first opened five years ago and puters. University are just a few. choice, she said. recently agreed to stay another "It's clear that the University "Student's are a captured "The most wonderful goal 9 E I S Z L 8 17 6 five. It was once rumored to do market," said David McClough, is offering them choice, the more sales per square foot than "The most wonderful instructor of economics. chance to choose," said Ryan any other Wendy's in the US. A captured market means Eiben, a graduate student. Create and solve your Wendy's is different from Steak goal is offering them students, especially those liv- So would making the Escape, Starbucks and lump ing on campus, must spend University more "corporate" Sudoku puzzles for FREE. Asian Express because it is com- money on meal plans that they benefit students? How? pletely run by Wendy's. The only choice, the chance can only spend on campus on "I would be interested to see affiliation with the University is products that corporations pay how things would play out if that Wendy's leases prime real to choose." the University to sell here. the university got more corpo- PRIZESUDOKU. estate in the Union. Ryan Eiben | Graduate student "The corporations bid for rate," McClough said. According to the contract between the University and Wendy's, the rent is determined by a percentage of the restau- Come Meet the Ladies of... rant's net sales. For net sales up to $600,000, Wendy's owes 8 percent to TiUimate Sufi&i Saad 'Panty the University; for sales from T)J* $600,001 to$1.2 million, Wendy's owes 10 percent; for net sales over $1.2 million Wendy's owes Come to the blood drive and 12 percent. "I like to believe we add to the have a chance to win a offerings on campus," said Becky Williams, who owns all three Wendy's in Bowling (ireen and oneinPerrysburg. 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health care costs and Ohio's Latta agrees. "Ohio tradition- FUNDING economic recession led law- ally has been a manufacturing From Page 7 makers to cut higher education state, we have to convince peo- The Daily Crossword Fix /Cn5£CA spending nearly 25 percent ple that education does matter." brought to you by M,,,,,,.,,,,,... I,„ support it's IK) coincidence that since 2001. They seem to be right. Ohio state school tuition is 47 Hob Latta, Bowling Green's According to the US Census ■. ■ 1 Croat's neighbor ' ■ ■ ■ " " percent higher than the nation- state representative and a BGSU Bureau, college graduates make " 2 Siberian river al average and the 17th highest alum, said that after Medicaid, an average of $23,000 more than ■ 3 Prom ride in the US. I'rimary&Secondary Education, high school graduates annually. 4 North Carolina school ■ 5 Cotton fabric Hut it wasn't always like this, Social Services, Justice & Public So the more educated, citi- . .-■ I 6 More tightly packed in 2000-2001, the state funded Protection and Tax Relief pro- zens are, the more competitive 7 Norwegian saint ">l percent of BGSU's budget grams, there just isn't that much and prosperous they'll be. That ■■I 8 Greek peak
.■ ■ ■■ ' 9 Dealer in lots of houses (S77 million), but by 2()()(>-2(X)7, money left. seems simple enough. .' " -. ■ 10 Poise state funding had dropped to 27 " The problem you run into But "BelowThe Curve," a 2006 1 ■| 11 Noodle percent (S7I million). With state is lhat 85 percent of the budget report by the education think 12 God of love disinvestment and increased goes to five core areas," latta tank Policy Matters Ohio, found 13 Guitarist Paul 42 Most open to the Trmm * breeze ■ ; ■ 21 Has debts enrollment, tuition has nearly said. that slate disinvestment, indi- '■'■ H 22 Monk's hood 43 Old Cassino cash doubled. In 2001, full-time So when it comes to higher vidual tuition and other expense 25 Risk a ticket 44 Kiev's country tuition and general fees were education, "we get the scraps," Inventor's document increases have made it less and i" 26 "Jerusalem Delivered" 46 S2.:CI0 per semester, Today, it's quips Weiss. less affordable for students and poet 47 Ship i ■ i High-grade cotton $4,530. But as Ohio shifts from a their families. 27 Ford flop 50 28 Afore 51 State with conviction ■ ■ liven factoring in inflation manufacturing to a service and "We think public policy is 1 29 Monica of tennis 52 Fancy molding based on 2005 levels Into BGSU technology-based economy, headed in the wrong direction, 1' 30 Machine part 53 One-third of a WWII budget mi m hers, t he cost of one higher education and adequate we should be making it easier 31 Like some old buckets movie? '" 32 Cy ot baseball 54 Crossword pattern semester today is still mote than funding may be needed now for students to afford a college - ■ 33 Louver parts 55 Rustic road $1,000 higher than in 2000. more than ever. education," said Wendy Patton, i I 38 Sea eagle 56 Jacket or collar So what happened! Today, it's higher educa- the report's author. ACROSS 39 H.S. class 57 Legis. meeting According to Larry Weiss. tion for survival," said Handy 41 Scorch 58 Trough tor mortar BGSU's vice president for Gardner. Howling Green's state 1 Starchy ground meal 45 Winners and losers (VIII) ONLINE: Read the complete version University relations and gov- senator and another BGSU 6 Entrance 48 Bern's river of this story at wvnv.bgnews.com 10 First second son 49 Miscalculate ernment affairs, skyrocketing alum. k 14 "J'accuse" author Zola 50 Winners and losers (XXXIX) 15 Option in a threat 58 Bee abode 16 Pop in Paris 59 Freudian study Wanted Help Wanted 17 Unverified info 60 Seething 18 Shuttle grp. 61 Portent ANSWERS 19 Cambodia's neighbor 62 Withered Subleaser needed. Now hiring dancers. No experience 20 Winners and losers (XXXIII) 63 Tots in Acapulco s N 3 a 3Hi v B iLVi « v a 23 Wonderment 64 Pub projectile S O N I NH3 H 3 SHN 3 ft O Across Irom campus. Rent negotia- necessary. Must be 18 years old. q w n il A BG ble Call 614-352-8774. 419-332-2279 alter 8 pm. 24 Male turkey 65 Freshwater duck * * Tkp ^H~^ ' " Bonuses Available 25 Winners and losers (X) 66 Utopias OV3S10I U1V dU: NEWS Female sublsr. needed lor the En- 34 Pops in Peru |utt3||avv| ■ clave II $350 mo. Available Now!!! 35 Basketball great Monroe SON I X 1 |A S N 1 HdlOCI Classified Ads Feb renl Iree!1 Call 419-346-8095. PLAY SPORTS) HAVE FUN! SAVE 36 Leading ISP IN nm |)avo | 3S ] MONEY! Maine camp needs fun 37 Latin being » n n s | | n i 3 H J s s 3 419-372-6977 loving counselors to teach all land, 38 Shady tree "10V|ltiV3|S3UaVd Paying cash lor guitars, vintage Slar iBMOO U3T3 IJM- W. New "ill mil liMiMiMftiy .Hii-pt Wars, Gl Joes, Transformers. Hot adventure & water sports. Great 39 Predatory shorebird MtvtflltMMntl '!iii ill"' runtime, or summer! Call 888-844-8080, apply: 40 Compass dir. ^1 | rt O 1 | | 3 M V | | | | en ounge dlKfiminattoa iplini in) Wheels, etc. 419-874-9119 ns NoaivdSOON }ue iodMduil "i nnni|i
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