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HARD TIMES: BG continues to lose close FLURRIES games, despite claiming HIGH36 LOW29 the leading scorer in the www.bgnews.com MAC; PAGE 9 independent student press VOLUME 100 ISSUE 90 BG Salvation Army closes doors Customers upset at losing store known for helping low budget shoppers
By Dave Herrera did not know why the Salvation ing the rising cost of food and REPORTER Army was letting the lease other living needs, as well as The BG News has learned lhat expire, but said that it would on the layoff of her husband, had the Salvation Army thrift store March I. made shopping at thrift stores on East Main Street will close "I was pretty upset, just like the Salvation Army more at the end of February after because now I have to economical. choosing to not renew the lease look for another job." the With hard times for herself on their building, according to employee said. and others, she expressed dis- a store employee, who wished For customers in the store appointment with the decision to remain anonymous, and a yesterday, it was the first time to close. volunteer at the store. Ben they had heard news of the clos- "They don't give people with Sherwood. ing, and many reacted with sur- not very much money a place to The employee requested ano- prise, shock, and sadness. shop," she said. "Stores' prices nymity because the Salvation "With the way things are keep going up." Army had barred their workers these days, these are the first "You have to stretch and these from publicly speaking about spots I hit when I need any- are about the only places you the situation until it was offi- thing," said Teresa Clark, 14, of can come to do that," she said. cially announced. The closing Perrysburg. who said she usu- Pam Seiler of North was confirmed by the Salvation ally comes to the store at least Baltimore, who described her- Army's Cpt. Diane McElwee, once a week. self as "almost 60," agreed. director of Programming and "1 have grandkids, I always "I felt sad," she said, "this is Rehab Services. look for toys, cheap toys," she a nice thing for the commu- The decision to close was said. "I mean, you can't beat nity land) for people on a lim- made after the store hadn't the prices on that stuff." ited budget to buy items that made money in six years, The employee said no new they need." she said. shipments of items will come to Seiler said she would come She directed other questions the store, but a sale was being in around once a week to look to her husband. Cpt. Harry planned for after the official for old furniture to refinish. "I McElwee, administrator and announcement was made. Any have a lot of friends that like minister for Salvation Army remaining stock would even- collecting neat things and some Adult Rehab Center, but he tually be redistributed to area of them will buy things and sell declined to comment. Salvation Army stores. them on eBay as a hobby." February 25 will be the store's Clark carried a videotape and last open day. The employee place mats as she spoke, say- CLOSING. PAGE 2 UAO hosts activist speaker Elementary teacher this in to her next day's lesson. she chose eye color as a charac- anyone as badly as they had been She said that we live in the land teristic to split they class because treated the day before. creates class exercises of the free and the home of the height was too uniform, all were This resistance to getting even to try to end racism brave, so in 1968, her third grade the same age. and hair color is too is still apparent in today's society. students did not know that dis- easily changed. There is no guaranteed equal- By Alison Kemp crimination could occur because The first day, the blue-eyed stu- in: We must strive for equality of REP0R1ER it was nut happening to them. dents were inferior and the brown- opportunity and equitable treat- "1 am a racist." After going through the nor- eyed students were superior. The ment under die law," she said. Known as an activist for equal- mal morning rituals of saying the superior brown-eyed students Disgusting, scary, and absolute- ity, lane Elliott opened her pre- Pledge of Allegiance and singing confronted their blue-eyed teach- ly frightening were' words used sentation in the I Jnion with these "God Bless America." she and her er. They asked IJIiott why she was by Elliott to describe her experi- words last night. students discussed King allowed to l>e leaching, if she was ence with die exercise during a Shecallsherself a racist because I .lln ni's students wanted to inferior to them. The superior phone interview.
Photo Provided she was taught to be one, she said. know what it was like to be dis- children even bullied the inferior "I felt sick to my stomach," she said, referring to after she saw CHAMPIONSHIP: Forensics team poses after being awarded their fifth She "received a racist education" criminated against, so she tried to on the playground at recess. and even called the Bible "racist." show them. On the second day of her exer- the children's responses to the national championship in Quebec, Canada. Elliott was a third grade teacher Elliott created a discrimination cise, the blue-eyed students were exercise. The minute they could in Riceville, Iowa in the late 1960s. exercise based on eye color. sujX'rior. These students were not treal their blue-eyed classmates Upon hearing that Martin Iuther The Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes as vicious as the brown-eyed stu- unfairly and not receive repercus- Forensics successfully King |r. had been assassinated, exercise is now a textbook exam- dents. Elliott explained that these she knew that she had to bring ple of discrimination. FJliot said students did not want to treat RACISM, PAGE 2 defends national title University team remains as a team with other universi- ties from places as diverse as unknown, but still wins Oklahoma and Florida — it's Summer national championship like a track and field competi- Students, faculty sound tion for speech. programs By Laura K. Simmons The team's fifth win in a row REPORTER gives them the longest winning off about Bush's address The University's forensics team streak in the tournament's 26 introduced just won their fifth national title, year history. The team came but most students on campus homewith 16 individual awards, State of the Union about these issues [economy policy." he said. "But he should don't even know what a foren- as well as the national title. education]..." she said. "I am only say something about die to students sics team is. As Paul Alday, the director becomes latest ready for action, not another Iraq War if he's got something By Kara Ohngren Ten members of the of forensics and debate for the classroom topic speech about the same thing." new to say." REPORTER University's forensics team University said, "We're extend- But llcnle might end up The War in Iraq is exactly The University is set to host the traveled to Montreal, Quebec, ing our lead. We've got five in a By Jacqueline Rabe hearing a speech what Donna Kauffman, first Summer I'rograms Fair today, this past weekend to defend row, or as we like to say, one for REPORTER about these issues instructor of sociology, from 10a.m. to2p.m. in the union, their title as national champi- the thumb!" No one knows what President after all. On lanuary doesn't want to hear room 228. ons of the Collegiate Forensics BGSU was the only school Bush's main focus will be during 21, in his weekly radio about — specifically The event will showcase mote Association and returned competing from the state of his State of the Union address broadcast, President from President Bush. than 20 colleges, departments successful. Ohio, Alday said, adding that tonight — but many Americans Bush reviewed three "1 am sure he will and organizations, includ- However, even though they're every competing member made know what issues they want domestic themes for give us a pep talk about ing Education Abroad, Campus five-time champions they it to a final round. discussed his upcoming address the war," she said. "Bui Involvement, Career services and may go largely unnoticed on "(The other teams) know Ashley Hertle, senior, said — tax cuts, energy pric- what I really need to Student Financial Aid. Students campus. exactly who we are when we she wants to know what the es and the rising cost of PRESIDENT hear about is the casu- will have die opportunity to speak "If you don't know what walk in a room," Adlay said, President plans to do on the health care. BUSH al ties and die monetary with informed staff concerning the forensics team is, you're "They recognize us," unstable situation in the Middle These topics are costs. The State of the summer classes and workshops, in the majority," said Abby However accord ing to Derrick East — both in Iraq, Iran and exactly what Jeff Peake, Union is just an oppor- travel opportunities, summer Bollenbacher, a senior member Jones, a volunteer coach for the Palestine She said she is tired professor of political science, tunity for Bush to be a cheer- jobs and campus activities and of the team. team, even though the foren- of hearing about the problems expected the president to dis- leader for his own programs." services. Forensics is where students sics team competes nationally with the economy, education, cuss — even though he said Kauffman suggests dial fol- During the summer, roughly 800 prepare individual speeches, for the university, it doesn't get social security and health care the most important issue is the lowing the President's speech a class sections, 100 online courses debates and interpretive per- in the US. heavily discussed Iraq War. formances in order to compete FORENSICS, PAGE 6 "I've heard the same story "He needs to focus on foreign ADDRESS.PAGE 6 SUMMER, PAGE 2
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FOR ALL THE NEWS VISIT WWW.BGNEWS.COM 2 Tuesday. January 31.2006 WWW.BGNEVVS.COM University offers programs and Texas jury chosen in Enron trial jobs for summer By Kristen Hays and Erin McClam public opinion." ness was expected to be Mark THE ASS0CIMI0 PRf SS Bight women and four men Koenig, former head of Enron's SUMMER, FROM PAGE 1 HOUSTON — A jury of were selected as jurors in the investor relations department, Houston-area residents was trial, while two women and two who worked with Lay and and 40 workshops are available. selected yesterday for the trial men were chosen as alternate Skilling on quarterly confer- "Continuing & Extended of former Enron Corp, chiefs jurors. They were all picked ence calls with analysts. He Education is so excited that such Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey after just one day of jury selec- pleaded guilty in August 2004 a large number of campus par- Skilling, accused of orches- tion in I Illusion federal court. to aiding and abetting securi- ticipants have agreed to join us trating the massive fraud that Further details about the ties fraud. Earlier this month for this summer programs fair," came to symbolize an era of jurors' backgrounds were not he revised his plea agreement, said Marcia Salazar-Valentine, corporate scandals. Immediately available because attributing to Skilling a state- associate dean for summer pro- A court clerk swore in the 12 their jury questionnaires, filled ment that Koenig originally said grams. " Wc are looking forward to jurors and four alternates, and out weeks ago, have not been he himself made on a 2001 call. explaining the benefits of BGSU's U.S. District ludge Sim Lake made public, and the judge The statement was designed summer session to our students instructed them not to talk conducted individual ques- to mislead analysts about why and showing them all that BGSU about the case during their ser- tioning of potential jurors yes- Enron folded its money-losing has to offer; we plan to make this vice. He also ordered them not terdaj ai die bench. retail energy unit into the com- fair an annual event." to read, listen to or watch news Opening statements were pany's profitable trading unit. The first 300 students to bring reports about the trial. Scheduled Tuesday morning in While thousands of Houston- in the Summer Programs Hair Lay, the Enron founder, said the trial — perhaps the pre- area residents were laid olfin the postcard, which has been mailed he was pleased with the panel: mier criminal case to emerge flame-out of the energy giant, to both on and off-campus stu- "My fate is in their hands, and from corporate scandals that the judge made clear yesterday dents, to the fair will receive a free we'll get on to making the case began when Enron went that the jury box was not the BGSU Summer tee-shirt. Students for my innocence." under in 2001. Earlier in the place to avenge those who lost attending may also enter a draw- Daniel I'etrocelli, the head day, the judge had told a pool jobs or investments. ing for a S25 gift card, along with lawyer for Skilling, said he of almost 100 potential jurors: "We arc not looking for peo- other prizes from the University believed the jurors would lis- "1 can assure you this will be ple who want to right a wrong Bookstore. ten with open minds and one of the most interesting and or provide remedies for those Ixlilor's note: li>r furtlier infor- understand that "this is a important cases ever tried." who suffered in the collapse of David I. Phillip AP Photo mation, contact Continuing, & court of law, not a court of The first prosecution wit- Enron," Ukc said. ON TRIAL: Enron founder Ken Lay proclaims his innocence as he talks Extended Education ai 372-8185 to reporters outside the federal courthouse in Houston yesterday. or lisit http-Jlsummer.lyRsu.edu.
Thrift store Legendary teacher speaks closing stuns CUPID'S COMING RACISM, FROM PAGE 1 shoppers sions, they became totally racist." CL0SIN6, FROM PAGE 1 I-lliott shared the children's behavior with her co-workers in Rhonda lackey, 29, of the teachers' lounge that after- Cygnet, said there were noon. Elliott realized that her always enough people in the efforts were necessary, when store to convince her that it a fellow teacher expressed a was economically stable. racist attitude. She said it was "very sur- "I don't kn< iw why you are doing prising" that the store was that. I thought it was about time closing, "especially in a col- somebody shot that son of a lege town where I think this bitch [MLKI," one teacher said as is needed." Elliott recalls. The employee and vol- From that moment, Elliott unteer said they first heard was determined that no student the news within the last two would leave her classroom as weeks. The employee said ignorant at 9 years old as that the information was sched- teacher was at 60 wars old. uled to be made public in the Elliott explained that this exer- Toledo Blade sometime next cise iillows you to develop empa- week, but knew of no plans thy for those that are different. to publish the inforrftation "It gives you some idea how in The BG News or Bowling people of color arc being treated Green Sentinel-Tribune by smiety to this day," she said. Joidin Flowr BG News newspapers. This anti-racist message was ACTIVE AGAINST RACISM: lane Elliott speaks to a crowd in the Union No Salvation Army offi- deeply felt and appreciated by Ballroom last night. She shocked the crowd, calling herself 'racist.' cers or Blade staff members students who experience rac- were willing or able to con- ism. After seeing the video of and derogatory comments," said In a stir fry, the vegetables are firm this. l-Jliot's exercise, one student sophomore Nicole Arnold. not put in a blender and mixed "It's more upsetting that could empathize with the One of Elliott's other examples together; each element is kept they're withholding the "inferior" children's reaction to of racism was an average world distinct to maintain its diversity. information so soon" to the discrimination. map that appears in many school Regardless of skin color, every- closing, the employee said. "That's my life everyday," said classrooms. The equator is two one is conditioned to the myth TTii' employee said there Sharonda Glover, the co-direc- thirds of the way down the map of white superiority, Elliott said. was a possibility to find a tor of the University Activities instead of at the center. The She asked audience members new location for the store, Organization event countries mainly populated by to stand if they wanted to be but that the Salvation Army's Other students who may not white peoples are larger than any treated like citizens of color. No officers were not looking "loo feel discriminated against, finally other countries. one stood. seriously right now" for one. 'got it' after Elliott's presentation. Elliott said that this country "You know what is happening" "I'm pretty upset about "I have more awareness of should be described as a stir fry', she said. "Why are you so willing that," the employee said, "it what racism is. It's not iinlv names not as the traditional melting pot. to allow it to happen?" is a very good thing for the community." "Hopefully they'll find another spot soon." Diane McElwee said that the Salvation Army looked "extensively" for another location, but couldn't find Jordan Flower BGhPm one. She said they have no REFLECTIONS OF ROMANCE: Amie Salyer a senior art education plans to continue the search major and student manager of Chily's convenience store, finishes in the near future. her work in the window, Oaryl is her boyfriend.
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Former President Ranald Reign IquuUtKNlfAXwiunl OPINION STAFF EDITORIAL We'll miss you, Salvation Army All good things must come to YOU DECIDE Campus Editor Bridget Tharp shallow, the money is used to The Salvation Army caters to constituencies, but even if there an end bought the green teacups that fund the Salvation Army's adult two overlapping communities isn't anything that can be done This is the case with one of Do you think that we need a The BG News staff drinks out rehabilitation centers. So when within the city: BGSU students to save our local branch, know- northwest Ohio's non-profit Salvation Army? Send an e-mail of on occasion. Reporter Laura college students are dressing and low-income families. The ing that the money goes to a organizations. to thenews@bgnews com and Simmons bought a fashionable up as cheaply as possible, they Salvation Army symbolizes our good cause can help prevent After years of contributing tell us what you think, or post white suit with a matching cane are actually donating to a good ability to work together and pro- charily closures in the future. low-cost products to those who leedback on our Web site. for a Roaring Twenties party. cause. vide for those who may not have Goodwill is still in town, and cannot afford otherwise, the Features Editor Andrea Slivka TheSalvationArmywasagreat as much as others. With the dis- hopefully they can continue to Salvation Army is closing, and bought a purple and black 80s resource in Bowling Green, and appearance of the store, we have be supported by the Bowling we at The B(i News couldn't be prom dress, and Reporter Dave it will continue to be so in other one less way of helping out local Green residents. It's because of more disappointed man's (rash is another man's llcrrera was wearing Salvation communities across the coun- people in their time of need. non-profit organizations like Hie Salvation Army has pro- treasure. Army-bought clothes at the try. But without a significant Sadly, this will be a cause that Goodwill and Salvation Army vided OUT newsroom staff with Design Editor Brandon Noble time of his interviews for the profit in the last half-decade, it won't be around in the future. that people can continue to help things that might be hard to wasabletobuyayel low Buddhist story on page one. seems justifiable that the store The closing of the Salvation those who can't always help obtain elsewhere. After all. one Statue for an apartment gift. I ven if these purchases seem should close. Army is going to affect many themselves.
ACLU based on false pretenses p™ \ ™ p Hip-hop culture man of Progressive Insurance? dal would play into their anti- (ever wonder why it's called war, liberal agenda DANIELLE ON THE STREET "Progressive"?) Couple this widi lawsuits epitomizes failure WINTERS As is the case with most against die CIA, challenging the What is the coolest Opinion Columnist organizations that have wan I lepartment of I )efense on its thing you've purchased lav / has officially retired, dered over to the left side, it is policy of holding prisoners at even though he's come back DJ. for what seems to be dozens of Imagine an organization possible the ACLU began with Guantanamo Bay, and rclusing from Salvation Army? JOHNSON powerful enough to occupy a good intentions. to provide their highly-cov- encores and guest spots on art- scat on our Supreme Court. No one will dispute that eted stamp of approval for the Asst. Opinion Editor ists' album Envision the American Civil ensuring free speech, civil liber- coerced interrogation program, 1> Eminem has had some sort Liberties Union, or the ACLU. ties, and the fundamental rights (which we implement when Rjp's simplicity might have of life-altering experience, and I iberals mav accuse con- of man is a good thing, trying to extract information been its biggest detriment. most of his chart-topping music servative judges who adhere However, when ii is done from high-ranking terrorists.) Ever since rap became recently has involved his daugh- to the Constitution land thus. in the style of die ACLU (and They oppose the Minutemen ■ ... the disaster that it was in the late ter and some fairy tale life that refuse to "interpret" the sacred many of its left-leaning inter- being at the border to cut down '90s. different rappers became he's been trying to grant her. document) as "activists" — but est group brethren) — catering on illegal immigration, and one-hit wonders and left their File greatest rappers of our if Americans as a whole were to a select few groups it feds oppose no-fly lists that could disastrous lives to become big- time (like Grandmaster Flash, informed enough to under- has been marginalized by our prevent terrorists from making ^'^zV name celebrities. Other rappers Notorious B.I.G. and Itipac) are stand the meaning of "activist," increasingly gun shy. racist, their flights. DAVID LEEDS became household names. In no longer with us, commercial- they would realize that there is over-secure society — ii has Icr all of you boy scouts out both instances, rap became ized rappers (like Chingy, Nelly SENIOR, EDUCATION already a true activist judge on reached into a predictable them — you thought you were so big that the airwaves could and the Nappy Roots) come and the court. realm of reverse discrimination. doing a good thing — but the "A three-piece suit for barely keep up with die new go, and some rappers (like Will Smith and 1.1, (ixil I) have come Prior to becoming a Supreme The ACLU supports a num- A< III apparendy doesn't diink five dollars." songs that were constandy being Court lustice, Ruth Bader ber of abhorrent organizations so. TTiey sued die boy scouts! introduced. to the realization that there is Ginsburg spent part of her and movements, such as the Remember the "Christmas Now. after nearly a decade more success (which is deter- career as an outstanding mem- North American Man/Boy Love fiasco"? They were behind since its mainstream success, it mined by money) in movies and ber of the ACLU, serving as the Association — which advocates that, too! has fallen from the proverbial No. IV that it's easy to leave the "rap organization's general counsel relationships between grown I Mending civil liberties I spot and has been replaced by game" behind. from 1973-1980 and on die men and boys (also called apparently means oppos- music just as bad qualitatively, Rap also allows young chil- National Board of Directors statutory rape), and works ing restrictions on late-term but morally better off. dren to enter the industry and from 197-1-1980. against causes dial are meant abortions, refusing to provide Rappers have make a name for One can easily see how to keep our country secure, parents with notification when P always been a dime themselves, but President Clinton, who nomi- such as the l^uiot Act and die dieir underage daughters seek a dozen. Whereas "Many once they become nated lustice Ginsburg, would National Security Agency's ter- abortions, supporting deci- it takes talent and rappers adults, their careers be impressed by her lifelong rorist surveillance programs. sions legalizing live sex shows practice to learn suffer. BowVtow, for dedication to the advancement For a "nonpartisan" organiza- in Oregon, and filing law suits SCOn WILLIAMS how to play a gui- are so self- instance, was bet- of the women's rights move- tion, its purposes are mosdy against court decisions prevent- SOPHOMORE, HISTORY tar, it only takes indulged ter off when he was ment (a common bond, after ludicrous, confusing, and can ing children from being able to rhythm and the "cute," but his career all) — which became evident in only be described as politically access pornographic content at "A cowboy hat that ability to rhyme that they are can be best described 1971 with tier instrumentality motivated. libraries. belonged to a friend." words together to apathetic to now as mediocre. i n form i 11 g I he \( T U s Women's For an organization tiiat has More recently, a judge be a rapper. That Each one of these Rights Project been so corrupt and intrusive handed a convicted child rapist isn't to say anyone the impact examples confirms According to their Will site, in American morality and a 60-day sentence. The ACLU, can be the next that they that rap was nothing the ACI.U's goal is to advocate politics, die ACLU lias gone of course, defended the judge's I udacris, but one more than a long fad. Individual rights by litigat- largely unchallenged. I hey decision hundred years make." It's not completely ing, legislating, and educating pass themselves off as the If you haven't heard enough from now, Eric over and done widi the public on a broad array watchdog of the American to convince you that the ACLU Clapton is going to yet; West leads the of issues affecting Individual government, which they frame- is bent on the destruction of have made more of an impact number of Grammy nomina- freedom. as evil and overbearing, strip- our country, I'll tell you a story on the music industry than tions this year widi eight. It is It borders on outrageous that ping Americans of civil liberties of a man I know who has been KanyeWfest. going to take some time for rap an organization which man- whenever possible. a member of die ACLU for 15 Overall, hip-hop music has to die out, and even when it ages to find its way to the left Bill O'Reilly has been a years. He joined for what the been a destructive force in our does, it'll remain for nostalgia side of almost every important tegular watchdog of the A( XU. ACLU should be — a protector NAITIKVYAS country. Its topics range from purposes like funk and disco. issue has the gall to call itself mentioning many of their ill- of free speech and civil liberties drugs, alcohol, rape, murder and With the quickly evaporating SENIOR, AVIATION 'nonpartisan." doings on his Web site. — not for what it has become — discrimination. The hip-hop hip-hop world, I believe that our Nonpartisan. huh? During the Abu Ghraib "scan- a bastion of left-wing ideology "Some old guy's soccer culture also romanticizes these society is going to change for the Then why does George dal," the ACLU was on the fore- that has forgotten its purpose. cleats." societal ills, many times using better. Soros, king of left-wing mis front, demanding the release of these things as stepping-stones The disappearance of hip-hop, chief and mayhem, donate more photos II wonder why?), ,Se»t million put our troops in more danger, lor llie wrong reasons. Many mar, will behoove English teach- donated bv Peter Lewis, chair- but also knowing that the scan- teenagers look up to diese indi- ers everywhere. viduals as role models and inspi- And rap has always been the rations, so die issues that rap- soundtrack of violence and pers discuss can make a major crime, so in a couple of years its impact on the lives of kids every- disappearance will have a direct where. Unfortunately, many effect on rape, domestic violence rappers are so self-indulged that and homicide rates they are apathetic to the impact Oh, and hopefully, people will that they make that die cycle of pull their pants up again. societal degradation continues. Rap, in a sense, was a fad JEN DAVIS Between the ease of putting a that people hoped would stick around. Essentially, it flopped... SOPHOMORE, IPC song togedier and die fact that you can only listen to someone just like every otiier low-quality "An old retro phone. It talking about raping his girl- form of music. never worked." friend for so long, the stronghold that rap has had over the music Send comments to DJ. at worid is coming to a close. davidjtffbgsi4.edu Do you need proof?
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KRAFT ELIMINATES JOBS TO RESTRUCTORE www.bgnews.com/nation CHICAGO (AP) — Kraft Foods Inc. said yesterday it would eliminate 8,000 jobs, or about 8 percent of its work force, and close up to 20 production plants as it broadens an ongoing restructuring effort. Kraft said the cuts would save an additional $700 million in annual costs, atop a targeted $450 million in savings. JMTION Exxon ends year exceeds profit expectations
Gas company has senior index analyst for Standard istration and the 1 ederal trade & Poor's. He said the previous ..r- ~:-fe (|| record profits after -Tnr riui in - *•* Commission to "put an end to high was Exxon's S25.3 billion gouging." NI 11 then suggested ■1 ' n .■'^sr?tffifiWtft*8fnjT-' year of high gas prices profit in 2004. r 1 1I1,11 111 stood foi "Friend to "What do you expect when Exxon Suptem e Exxon Plus jg. Chevron." By Steve Quinn you combine record oil and gas •H! ASSOCIATED PRESS Unl«»U*d sen (lank Schumer, a New prices and strong operations Vbrk 1 lemocrat who promised an DA1JAS — Exxon Mobil Carp. everywhere else?'' said analyst I8!fea extra tax on oil company profits posted record profits for any U.S. Fade! Gbeil at Oppenheimer & ©^ HMD Wf ~~~' in November, said yesterday that company yesterday —$10.71 bil- I (i. Unless prices collapse, earn- "the federal government has a lion for the fourth quarter and ings In 2(XKS will make 2005 look tfc~ responsibility to make sure that $36.13 billion for the year—as the like a cake walk." these companies continue to world's biggest publicly traded oil The company said its average Innovate instead ol just profiting company benefited from high oil side price for crude oil in the U.S. in mi the status quo." and natural-gas prices and solid during the quarter was $52.23 a "% i V 1 Hut Win I elmy. chief econo- demand for refined products. barrel, compared with S3B.85 a mist toi the \merican Petroleum Ttie results exceeded Wall year earlier. It sold natural gas in Institute, ,1 Washington based Street expectations and Boon the U.S.. on average, for $11.34 ^^^ m^K ■ - trade group said yesterday thai shares rose, but some lawmakers per 1,000 cubic feet, compared : ■ .i « the political rhetoric was "not a expressed outrage at the indus- with Sfi.fil during the same |X'ri- case based on fact." try's latest profit surge, renewing oda year ago. We invested somewhere in calls for a windfall profits tax and toon's vice president of inves- the order ol $86 billion last year." increased investment in alterna- tor relations I lenry I luhble said It ' \ 1 Him said. "Then we have to tive ftiels. that while strong commod- { ^ £t* ' treat investors appropriately; oth' The company's earnings ity prices clearly helped drive the CMtouSu2uhi envise we'd have the Eliot Spitzers amounted to $1.71 per share for record earnings, die company AT THE PUMP: Gas pumps are seen at an Exxon gas station in Boston yesterday. Exxon Mobil Corp. posted ol theworid coming aftei us." the ()ctobcr-Deccmbcr quartet, also deserved credit for its abil- record profits for any U.S. company yesterday as the world's biggest publicly traded oil company. Analysts said the) are not up 27 percent from $8.42 billion, ity to complete projects on lime worried about any fallout front or SI.30 per share, in the year while keeping costs in check. our shareholders." to $3.68 billion, while annual have renewed talk im ,1 windfall potential pressure coming from ago quarter. The result topped "We continue to identify world Exxon's results lifted the com- income climbed (i(i percent to profit tax that would push com- ( apitol Hill the then-record quarterly profit Class projects, |X>st industry lead- bined 2005 profits for the coun- $13.53 billion. Two days later. panies to invest morefri new pro "I hope the capitalist system of S9.92 billion Kxxon posted in ing returns, and arc well-placed try's diree largest integrated oil Chevron Corp. said its fourth- duction and refining capacity. would promote anil applaud the third quarter of 2005. for continued growth," Hubble companies to more than S(i3 bil- quarter earnings rose 2U percent Sen. Barbara Boxer, a California the haul wink ol companies thai Exxon's profit for the year was told analysts in a conference call. lion. to $4.14 billion, while annual Democrat who sharply criti- have been sniaii and ludq to also the largest annual report- "Our record results show it dis- Conoco Phillips said last income jumped (i percent to cized oil exet nines appearing achieve good earnings foi share ed net income in U.S. history, ciplined approach and we con- Wednesday (hat its fourth-quar- SI I I billion. before Congress In November, on holders," said tlna Vital, another according to I loward Silverblatt. a tinue to deliver superior value to ter earnings rose 51 percent ITie oil industry s steHai results I riday called on the Bush admin- analyst foi S&R Superman's therapy fights paralysis US., Mexican drug Treatment may help a riding accident completely daily recovered after the injury but infections, thinning and breaking tunnel uncovered children regain feeling paralyzed uie "Superman* star. essentially asleep as die brain can bones, bean disease as muscles Diego, ii was unclear how long it Now scientists are pulling the no longer send "get moving" mes- wither and fat accumulates. 2,4(X) foot tunnel links had been in operation, but more after being paralyzed approach to a rigorous test — in sages down 10 them. Using elec- "We have 10 maintain the San Diego, Tijuana in than two tons ui marijuana were a study with children dial may tricity to stimulate those nerves nervous system," contends Dr. found inside. By Lauran Neerjaard begin to answer whether this and cause certain patterns of JohnW. McDonald of Baltimore's drug trafficking scam Authorities said the passage was IBt ASSOCIATED PRESS sweat equity tnily fuels recovery. motion may teach them to carry Kennedy Krieger Institute, Reeve's 5 feel high and ran .is deep as 'HI Patients "will do signaLs locally, maybe former doctor and die exercise By Seth Hettena Vibrating tingles of electricity 50CIMED PRESS feet below the surface It had a worm into the thin legs of para- anything for a glim- "What's even route new con- therapy's leading proponent concrete door, lights along one ol mer of hope," cau- nections around die "Adding activity can optimize SAN DIEGO A Mexican citizen lyzed children, pulling at dieir appealing was aircsted on dnig charges In the hard soil walk ,1 groundwater muscles to pump up and dowji tions l>. Randal Helz Injury regeneration. What's good activ- die Investigation into the longest pump, and pipes that circulated on a special bicycle. of Philadelphia's about the It's controversial. ity?^ don't know yet." fresh air. Sliriners Hospital for Doctors have long Bui he's sending patients home, tunnel ever found underneath the It's called electrical stimulation cycling is it's u.s.-Mexico border. U.S. officials I be man undet arrest, Carlos exercise therapy, and small but Children, which has thought that if the 200 so far. with special exercise Cardenas Calvilln, worked at a waiting list of 5- to not surgery, body repairs itself bicycles hooked up 10 functional said yesterday tantalizing studies suggest that Trie suspect was taken intocus the U.S. warehouse, which had dlis intense rehab just might help 13-year-olds hoping it's not after a spinal cord electrical stimulation, or Ills. s\s been leased lor the stated pur- to enter the study. injury — which does tems — sticky pads that deliver tod) Saturday h>. U&. Immigration restore some function to people and( tisiiimsi nforcementagents. pose of distributing produce. with spinal cord injuries, even if "What's appealing hurtful." sometimes happen little electrical jolts 10 muscles authorides said. about the cycling is Ilr awaited amiigninent vt'stei they were paralyzed long ago DR RANDAL BETZ, — any improvement through the skin, stimulating Cardenas told investigators that it's not surgery, it's not da) mi a charge of conspirac) to Desperate patients have sought SHRINERS HOSPITAL will occur in the first their legs to push the pedals I lea he began working In sail's at the hurtful... Kvcryhody six months, and import mote than a ton of mari- this therapy since il was credited FOR CHILDREN persuading insurance companies warehouse In October within a is hopeful that il will that diere's no hope 10 pay for die $15)000 bikes by juana, which carries a mandatory with helping the late Christopher minimum of 10 years in prison. month, he said, he knew of the Reeve regain the ability 10 feel also show improve- for further recov- arguing this aerobic-style, inus- tunnel and knew thai the ware- ment in neurologic function." ery beyond about 111 months. cle-resistanl exercise should I he IMtKI toot tunnel nins lioin human touch and move just a ii warehouse near the aiqioil in house was a front tin drug deals, little, more than five years after The idea: Remaining nerves in The paralysis sparks ,1 slide into lower medical bills by keeping imniigiatinn authorities s.ml. die spine may be domiant. par- declining licaldi from inactivity: the paralyzed healthier. 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AODRESS. FROM PAGE 1 tor strong, we need to ensure that est and wealthiest out of tradi- FORENSICS. FROM PAGE 1 er, and an adrenaline rush you keep mniv of what you earn," tional employer-based Insurance "Everyone has those — especially if you're good," laci checker should speak of the he said. plans, which leaves behind the too much attention. moments where you she said. vaHdft) of Bush's speech Democrats challenge that the ics-. well-off in an increasingly "Winning five national But for Griffith, forensics " Then we could all nine out the tax cuts benefit the wealthy — not expensive system. championships in a row is flub everything you is more about the practical Presidenl and listen io the facts," the middle class. Rising eneigv costs arc expect something no other team has say, you just have to benefits. Kauffman said. in a recent MMpsos poll :IH !xl to lie discussed as well by the done," he said. "Imagine what "I love giving a presentation But an opposing view to the percent of Americans approve President Hie administration the team could do if it was sup- shake it off..." for a class and not getting the Presidenl will be heard follow- ul Hush's handling of said they plan to ported like the basketball or jitters," she said. "What we do the economy while 58 push development ing the Presidents speech. Newt) "We need the football team. MICHELLE BAKER. in forensics we do in real life — sworn Governor of Virginia! percent disapprove. ol new technologies lanes added that it could it's learning to communicate Tim Kaine, will represent the I'eake said Hush is to ensure and alternative and bring a lot of notoriety and ing to Sarah Griffith, senior. on the most effective level. It Democrats In a speech direct!) at the lowest approval that you renewable fuels to respect for the University. "When you win it's not puts you ahead of the game in folk iw Ing the State < >l the t Jnion by ralingduringhis whole make the nation less liven though the team is because you lucked Out, It's many different ways." the President presidency keep more dependent on foreign nationally recognized, they because you deserved it." Whatever the reasons T expect the State of the Union Anothi'i issue Bush of what you sources of energy. still make a few mistakes. she said. for participating, right now in set an us versus them," Peaks plans to address is While many "We're good, but we're And they're not taking a the forensics team will keep said referring to the Republican the health Insurance earn." important issues are not perfect," said Michelle break anytime soon. They will their attention focused on and Democratic Parties, dilemma. His solu- addressed during the Baker, junior, who won first be traveling to competitions the next competition, and I he most debated issues tion: put pressure PRESIDENT BUSH State of the Union, place in Rhetorical Criticism. every weekend for the next six continue to be, according to between the two parties is expect- on Congress to pass I'eake said people "Everyone has those moments weeks which includes com- Baker, "the best kept secret at ed to be the economy, said Peake. Association Health Plans which make too much out of it. where you flub everything you peting over spring break. the University." The President credits the allows small businesses to join "These issues have already been say, you just have to shake in Some students might won- Iillitor's note: For more strengthened economy to the tax together to buy insurance at the addressed liy the Presidenl several off and prepare to do better in der why someone would put so information about the forensics I IttS he lias put into affect during same discount as big companies. times, he said. your next round," much time into the forensics team contact Paul Wesley Alday, his five years in office, Democrats said that giving tax The Associated I'ress contrib- In order to minimize mis- team, but for lennifer Cole, a Directoroj"Forensicsand Debate "To keep our economy grow- breaks to individuals on health uted lo this article. takes, the team puts in a lot of junior, it's easy. at
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KIDNAPPED U.S. JOURNALIST VIDEOTAPED www.bgnews.com/world CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Al-Jazeera aired a new videotape yesterday of kidnapped U.S. journalist Jill Carroll, showing her wearing a veil and weeping as she purportedly appealed for the release of women Iraqi prisoners. The video is dated Saturday, two days after the U.S. military released five Iraqi women detainees. WORLD Canadian miners saved Accept Israel, after underground fire get UN. help To receive financial will be spent on salaries, daily life Miners sheltered in selves and that is what they are and infrastructure." trained to do." aid, Hamas needs to llamas also has said it would safe rooms while they Mosaic spokesman Marshall renounce violence try to turn to the Arab and Muslim waited to be saved Hamilton said it was not clear world for money if the United how the fire started. The min- By Araie Gearan States and EuropeCUt l)ack ESTERHAZY, Saskatchewan ers reported smoke and quick- IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS llamas won a surprise victo- (AP) — Rescuers retrieved all 72 ly headed for the refuge rooms, LONDON — The Bush adniinis- ry in last weeks legislative elec- central Canadian potash min- which can be have an internal tration won support from other tions, setting the Islamic militant ers who were trapped under- supply of oxygen that lasts up would-be Mideast peacemakers group up to nm the next govern- ground by a fire and survived to 36 hours, along with food, yesterday in saying a 1 lamas-led ment in the Palestinian territo- until yesterday by using oxygen, water, chairs and beds. I'alestinian government would ries bordering Israel. But the wary food and water stored in subter- Within two hours, rescue have to renounce violence international reaction to its vic- ranean emergency chambers. teams were mobilized, each and recognize Israel's right to tory raised questions about how The rescued miners were all in going into the mine for a few exist in order to receive crucial the Palestinian Authority would good health. hours at a time. financial aid. finance its annual budget. They were trapped early "It was hot, dusty, but our Hamas must accept the nilr of President Bush insisted anew Sunday when a fire started in training came through," said law, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi yesterday that the United States polyethylene piping more than Rob Dyck a member of the Annan said after a meeting among would not give direct aid to a a half-mile underground, filling rescue team. "We've been in members of the so-called Quartet government that includes terror- the tunnels with toxic smoke smoke before, but probably that has tried to shepherd Israel ists. However, European leaders and prompting the miners to nothing tliis complicated." and the Palestinians back to the seemed less inclined to an imme- take refuge in the sealed emer- A rescue team reached one peace table. diate aid cutoff. gency rooms. of the rooms late Sunday, after Annan said future The Quartet Thirty-two miners were the mining company was aid to a new Palestinian includes the United brought to the surface at about unable to establish a radio troy Fleece AP Photo government led by the "The Hamas States. Russia, the 330 a.m„ said Mosaic Co., which link with the 30 miners in that ALIVE AND WELL: Workers who were trapped underground for nearly a militant Islamic group party has European Union and owns the mine. Another 35 room for 18 hours. day leave the K2 Potash Mine near Esterhazy, central Canada. "would be reviewed by the United Nations. emerged a few hours later, fol- They made sure everyone donors against that gov- made it clear Rice minimized any lowed by the remaining five. No was safe, and then closed them "A lot of them said they had training of its workers and the ernment's commitment that they do differences among serious injuries were reported. back inside until the air inside a good sleep down there in the support of the rural community. to renounce violence, the group's mem- "They are glad to be on the the mine could be cleared of refuge station." Dyck said. They "I'm almost getting choked recognition of Israel" not support bers over aid to an surface," said Brian Hagan, toxic gases, Hamilton said. were pretty calm. They had up thinking about how well and other agreements, the right extremist Islamic director of health and safety for The other 42 miners were sep- water, they had food, they had this team worked together," including the so-called group that does DO) Dynatech Corp., the contrac- arated into two groups in other all the stuff that they needed." Hamilton said. "We live in roadmap peace plan of Israel to recognize Israel's tor that employed some of the safe rooms, and were in phone The company said the safe rural Saskatchewan and we that calls for the co- exist." right to exist. miners. "They protected them- contact with rescuers. rescue was due to the extensive band together." existence of Israel and a "Everybody is say- Palestinian state. PRESIDENT BUSH ing exactly the same Secretary of State thing. ... You can- C.ondoleezza Rice not be on one hand echoed Annan's words, saying, dedicated to peace and on the "It is incumbent now for all to oilier dedicated to violence. Those insist that any future Palestinian two things are irreconcilable," Iraqi health officials confirm bird flu government will live up to these she said. obligations." Abbas, the U.S.-backed head of Unclear how young officials confirmed the finding, 600 homes four miles north of WHO is readying an emer- It remained unclear exactly the defeated liitah Party, remains though it was not immediately Raniya. Villagers and cars were gency team to carry out epide- what would happen to the inter- as president but the extent of his girl contracted virus, clear how the girl, Shangen Abdul also sprayed with chemicals to kill miological tests and examine national assistance dial makes up power is not yet clear. outbreak possible Qader, who died Ian. 17 in the any trace of the disease. Iraqis exhibiting bird flu-like most of the Palestinian Authority's "The Hamas party has made northern Kurdish But there were symptoms, spokesman Dick SI.6 billion annual budget. About it clear that they do not support By Yahya Barzanji town of Raniya, con- fears the)' might be iliompson said. SI billion comes from Europe; the the right of Israel to exist, and I THE ASSOCIATED PRESS tracted the disease. "We too late. President Jala) Talabani, a Kurd, United States and other donor have made it clear so long as that's RANIYA Iraq — Battered by The prospect of regretfully Health officials met members of an Iraqi com- countries and international agen- their policy, that we will not sup- rampant violence and political a bird flu outbreak are investigating the mittee following up the bird flu cies, including S70 million from port a Palestinian government instability, a new threat in Iraq in Iraq is alarming announce death of the girl's outbreak and was briefed on the United States. made up of llamas," Bush said was confirmed yesterday — the because the country that the uncle, I lamasour efforts to protect Iraqis from any Palestinian leader Mahmoud in Washington. first case of the deadly bird flu is gripped by armed Mustapha, 50, on spread of the disease, according Abbas appealed for continued European foreign ministers virus in the Middle East. insurgency and lacks first case of Friday after showing to al-lraqiya IV which aired foot- uorkl support, as did a llamas also conditioned aid on I lamas A 15-year-old Kurdish girl who the resources of other bird flu has symptoms similar age of the talks. leader wlio said his movement actions, but seemed prepared to Abdul Qader and her uncle died this month had the deadly governments in the appeared in to bird flu. At least had written to the Quartet asking give a brief grace period. H5N1 strain. Iraq and UN. health region. Government two other people lived in the same house in Raniya, for direct talks and offering assur- "We have urged Hamas and all officials said. The discovery institutions, however, Iraq." have been admit- about 60 miles south of the ances Uiat international aid would other factions to renounce vio- prompted a large-scale slaughter are most effective in ted to a hospital in Turkish border and just 15 miles not go to Palestinian militants. lence" and "respect Israel's right of domestic birds in the north- the Kurdish-run area ABDEL MUTALIB. IRAQI Sulaimaniyah, 160 west of Iran. "We call on you to transfer all to exist," said Austrian Hireign em area where the teen died as of the north where HEALTH MINISTER miles northeast of Health officials don't yet know aid to the Palestinian treasury," Minister Ursula Plassnik. whose the World Health Organization the girl lived. Baghdad, with similar how the girl contracted the dead- Lsmail 1 laniyeh. a I lamas leader in country holds the rotating Ell formed an emergency team to try Health teams cor- symptoms. Another ly virus, but just north of Raniya (iaza, told a news conference. "We presidency. "On that basis the to contain the disease's spread. doned off areas in and around 30 samples from northern Iraq assure you that all the revenues "We regretfully announce Raniya yesterday and began Iraq's are also being tested for bird flu. BIRD FLU. PAGE 8 HAMAS, PAGE 8 that the first case of bird flu first bird slaughter as the govern- has appeared in Iraq," Iraqi ment pleaded to the WHO to help Health Minister Abdel Mutalib prevent a large-scale outbreak Mohammed told reporters. "The Policeman Khalil Khudur said results show infection with the he led a team that killed 3,000 deadly H5N1." birds, mainly chickens and ducks, World Health Organization in .Sarkathan, a village of about You carCt afford NOT to live here! Reserve your space today!
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BIRD FLU. FROM PAGE 7 before her daughters death. aid indirectly "My daughter did not die from bird flu.' I alima Abdullah, 30, told HAMAS. FROM PAGE 7 is a reservoir used as a slopover rhe Associated Press 'She did not l>y migratory binls from luikcy. like chickens nor had anything to III stands ready to continue to where at least 21 cases of II5N1 do with tin-in. She did not lake- support Palestinian economic haw been recorded. can-ol these birds." development and democratic Experts fear the virus could Health e\|>crts said conlmlling state-building." imitate into a form spread easily such an outbreak and undertaking Larlier, European Union among humans, triggering a pan- a mass bird cull would In- difficult External Relations Commissioner demic capable of killing millions. due to Iraq's limited vctcrinai\ and Benha rerrero-W'aldner warned So far, most human cases have monitoring Infrastructure. that a precipitous cut-off of aid been traced to contact with birds "If an outbn-ak ol avian influ- could bring down the Palestinian The preliminary laboratory enza were to lie proven, there Authority which Abbas still heads findings indicating the girl had would lie a lot of support needed," In addition to fonnal aid. the EU bird flu were made by the U.S. said Maria Ainipaglione, spokes and the United States bodi haw Navy Medical Research Unit labo- woman at the Paris based World given lar more to the Palestinians ratory in Cairo, Kgypt. WHO said Organi/iition for Animal Health. tl trough indirect channels, includ- lest samples haw been sent to it-, Kurdistan Health Ministry offi- ing for humanitarian and devel- reference laboratory in Britain for cial Najimuklin I lassan said thou- opment projects. YabyiAtuned APPtioto final confirmation, which could sands of domesticated birds an- Rice said the United States will take up to two weeks. expected to IK- killed, but authori- QUACK: An Iraqi villager herds his ducks in Raniya. 217 miles north of Baghdad. Iraq. Battered by rampant continue humanitarian aid on a "It is always worrying to have ties wen' not equipped to kill violence and political instability, the Middle East's first case of the deadly bird flu virus is confirmed case by Case basis, and l-iiropean a new case in a new country migrator)'birds. nations seemed prepared to also and gloves II we tear die gloves "If they have enough money because it raises concerns among "We do nut know how" to kill try lo stop the diseases spread continue Indirect aid on our bands, there aie none to "The problem mines down in order to pay people off so the public," Thompson said. "But them, he said \ii.-t meeting with visit- replace them," he said. to funding more than an) that people will not lx- IIIIK we have to understand that so far Khudur complained that ing German Chancellor Angela A top U.X. official pinpointed thing else' Rod Kennaid, who lam lo cull theii 'birds, it's less I 'I Uiis is just one case." his team was also not proper- \1erkel. VbDSSurged other nations the issue — and ils financial impli- manages the U.N. I (>od and in Issue," The girl's mother rejected the ly equipped to safely conduct in keep up financial aid. cations on cash strapped Iraqi vil- Agriculture Organization's assis- Iraq has some 550 commer- bird flu findings, but acknowl- die slaughter. 1 )ui talks focused on the need lagers and farmers as the grav- tance program rot Iraq, said from cial flocks, lie said I'hc sale of edged that a number of her "We lack plastic boots, masks to continue ibis aid so that our chickens had mysteriously died es) one lacing authorities as the) neighboring Ionian. birds at open markets, espe dalh in small towns, poses people can stand on their own another challenge. feet," he said Il could lake up lo three I be group refuses to disann or weeks to And out hovt the virus lo recognize Israel, though it has hinted it could reach a long-tenn entered Iraq and how it would be contained fhompsonsaid truce or other accommodation ^LeaderShape with the Jewish state. CAMPBELL HILL Apts. 1 -75
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SWIMMING £ DIVING MEN'S BASKETBALL TENNIS Keating, Yee BG bounces lead swim Close losses frustrate back, picks team to first up first win MAC win Dakich, damage record or season Falcons pick up 28 top By BrooksObermeyer REPORTER By Ryan Autullo three finishes as they SPORTS EDI'OR The BGSU tennis team split their dominate Buffalo Dan Dakich glanced at the matches with Michigan State and stack of papers lying on his Youngstmvn State this past week- By Heather Riedel end. On Friday, in Fast Lansing REPORTER interview table and began rat- tlingoffastringofWs. the Falcons fell lo Big Ten |Kiwcr The University swimming and He wasn't reading the 1)1(1. MSU 6-1. before recovering to beat diving team brought home its of a website but rather admir- YSU 5-2 in their home opener yes first Mid-American Conference ing the success of the BGS1I tcrday at Toledo's Shadow Valley winoftheseasonagainst Buffalo women's basketball team. Tennis and Fitness Club. on Saturday. Dakich, the men's coach, Kelsey lakupcin, freshman, lunior Caroline Keating and would prefertokeephissquad's accounted for the lone Falcon freshman Alisha Yee each racked recent results out of vision. The point against the Spartans, up three individual first place Falcons have lost four Mid- recording a 7-5, 6-2 win at No. 5 wins and a first place in their American Conference games singles flight against Marianne relay events by a combined 10 points — Eelens. It was lakupcin's first to help the the last being Sunday's 77-72 career singles victory. Falcons beat overtime setback to Akron at "It's pretty special winning the Bulls with Anderson Arena. against Michigan State, its a fresh- a final score "You look at every single man," l.iki i| ic 111 said. "II I.II I nothing of 181-119. BG timeout, every little thing that to lose, and everything to gain." captured a you do, every single call and it BG coach Penny Dean felt the total of 28 top makes you nuts,'' Dakich said. loss to Michigan State, a power in three finishes. And these are the MAC's the Big Ten, was not due lo a lack "Caroline CAROLINE better teams that are nar- of effort. The Falcons played well Keating and against the Spartans in only their KEATING rowly defeating the Falcons. Alisha Yee Akron [15-4, 8-1) is tied for the second match of the season. stepped up lead in the Fast division, and "We definitely competed hard, big for us, with both of them Northern Illinois, which beat but the top of the Spartan's lineup winning all four of their events," BG 75-74 on Ian. 11, Is atop the is very strong," Dean said. Falcon coach Keri Buff said. West. BG's Martin Samarco The Falcons (1-2) earned their Keating dominated the 100 missed a 3-pointer at the buzz- first victory of the season over YSII and 200-yard freestyle events. er, which would have lied the (i-D to cap off their weekend In the 500-yard freestyle event, game against Buffalo (15-5) on The Penguins came out tlal a day Keating out swam the competi- Ian. 24. after they topped the University tion by more than 11 seconds. "My wife asked me last of Toledo. That made it the second time in night, 'would you rather get BGSl) dominated doubles play, two meets where she has taken beat by 20 or lose like we are?"' winning all three matches. In sin- first place in an event by 10 Dakich said. "My point is you'd gles action the Falcons went 4-2. seconds or more. Keating also Ashley laku|>cin, lenna Nussliaum, rather lose like this. At least Name BGNew won the final 200-yard freestyle you feel like you can compete 1 leidi Homer and Kelsey lakuprin relay event. TOP OF THE MAC: Martin Samarco makes a move against an Akron defender Sunday. The junior guard were straight set winners. In oilier with people." scored 26 against the Zips and currently leads the Mid-American Conference in scoring with 19.5 ppg. Like her teammate, Yee helped And if recent results are singles play, Andrea Meister and Stephanie Menoft dropped lough the Falcons dominate the Bulls any indication, Dakich and considerlhat fun. It'sgettingto seasons, and this year the nourished. Hie junior college as she placed first in the 100 and BG should expect another single matches to YSU. be a little taxing.'' Hedl lawks are running a com- transfer is leading the MAC Dean said it "feels great'' to cap- 200-yard backstroke events and tightly-contested game when Miami (10-8, 7-3) snapped bination set of driving to the with 19.5 ppg and notched 26 also won the 200-yard IM. In the they travel tomorrow to play ture the first win of the season. a three-game losing streak basket and using hack cuts. against Akron, lie is third in "We came ready to play 400 medley relay, Yee took first Miami. BG (8-11, 4-5) topped with a 73-59 win over Ohio on "IColes] does a really good the MAC from the free-throw place giving the Falcons the lead the Redllawks 57-56 on Feb. today," Dean said."VVe got off to Sunday. The Redl lawks are led job of figuring out his team, line (86 percent) and fourth in a quick start in doubles play, and after the first event. 27. 2005 at home, which is cer- in scoring by William Hatcher, not being married to any par- 3-pointers (44 percent). On the boards, BG dominated tainly not an aberration as the it really seemed to discourage who averages 14.8 points. Tim licular offense, and running "Martin is a kid this offense Youngstmvn State." the springboards and won both last three meetings between 1'ollitz. and Nathan Peavy something lie thinks — and fits perfectly because of how events. BG freshman Ashley the teams have been decided The Falcons will travel to Terre are also in double figures, usually does — works for his he shoots and how he works Haute, Ind. this weekend to take Belrose earned two first place by a combined 10 points. scoring 11.7 and 10.9 points. team," Dakich said. without the ball." Dakich said. finishes on the 1 and 3-meter "It always seems to come on Indiana State on Friday, before respectively BG's offense, on the other "I don't think there's anybody moving on lo Indianapolis to take diving events. down toaplay or plays," Dakich Dakich said Miami COSCh hand, still requires a great deal in the league that I see that said. "It's always like the last on Butler and DePaul. on Saturday Charlie Coles changes his of motion, and Samarco, in his moves better without the ball and Sunday. SWIMMING, PAGE 10 seconds, and I don't know if I team's offense every couple first year at BG, has absolutely than him." CLUB WRESTLING Glitter won't bring Sweet redemption over UT gold to Motor City Nicholson, Berrien landmarks renovated. Residents skeptical Yet with the exception of a lead BG to victory of Super Bowls few square miles in the center over Toledo of town, many residents say they economic boost have not seen any improvement. ByDanWyar By Sarah Karush And they don't expect the Super REPORTED THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Bowl to have an effect on dicir After losing at home to the DETROIT — Before the Super lives. University of Toledo in its last Bowl kickoff this weekend, pri- "They spend all that money meet, the BGSU club wresding vate planes will land here, lim- on the Super Bowl ... but they team went into the National ousines will clog (he streets, and ain't doing nothing for here." Collegiate Wresding Association lavish parties will be thrown for said Arthur Lauderdale, 59, who Ohio Duals looking to tiiosc widi famous names or lives about four miles from the redeem itself. lots of money. The kitchens of heart of downtown on Detroit's The Falcons finished third at I on! Field will be stocked with east side. the NCWA Ohio Duals, beating two tons of lobster. The scenery along Van Dyke the University of Cincinnati (39- Much of the rest of Detroit, Street near l.auderdale's home 18), Ohio University (31-20), and though, is a landscape dotted would IK- familiar to anyone the University of Toledo (33-18), with burned-out buildings, who has seen "8 Mile." Fininem's which moved them to 2-1 against where liquor stores abound but movie about life in Detroit. The UT in head-to-head duals. supermarkets are hard to come street's once-bustling com- However, the Falcons lost to by, and where dnigs, violence mercial section is dominated Miami (12-43) and OSU (15- and unemployment are every- by boarded-iip stores, charred 30), the first and second place day realities. buildings and vacant lots. The teams respectively. Brandon Hens SGNews Officials in the nation's poorest only signs of activity are at store- Perhaps the most impres- PERFECTION: Anthony Nicholson wrestles in a meet against Toledo earlier in the season- Nicholson won all big city see hosting the game as a front churches and 'the occasion- sive performances this weekend five of his matches this weekend, helping his team to a third place finish at the NCWA Ohio Duals. huge boost They say it will be a al liquor store and hot-dog joint. came from BGSU sophomore catalyst for further development That is not to say there are no "I felt very comfortable with his development throughout die season against \TY on Ian. Anthony Nicholson (141) and and provide a chance to improve thriving areas outside of down- junior Jon Berrien (133), both trying new moves out on the the season. 21, Mundrick (149) was looking Detroit's gritty reputation. They town. Detroit has several historic winning all five of their matches mat." Nicholson said. "I think I "Anthony Nicholson had a great IO show everyone that he was neighborhoods of stately man- could have been a little sharper weekend going 5-0 and wrestled still the dominant wrestler he has hope visitors will take note of and taking the championships in new restaurants, clubs and lofts sions, and new housing develop- their weight classes. with my takedowns, which I will really well," said teammate I km been all season. downtown. To make sure the ments for die middle class haw The victories put Nicholson at improve on this week. But other Mundrick. "1 Ic has been improv- Mundrick finished I-1. putting city makes a good impression, sprung up here and there. But a team best 12-1 on the season than that I felt great." ing the whole season and keeps him at 11 -2 on the year, and cap- those are exceptions in a city that Many of Nicholson's team- dilapidated buildings have been and Berrien at 12-2, both leading getting better." torn down, roads repaved and the team in victories. mates are also impressed by After losing his first match of WRESTLING. PAGE 10 DETROIT. PAGE 10
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Hack in the water, seniors Miami RedHawks Kara Ohngrcn and Stephanie grace AP's top 25 hockey team No. 1 Bucknei heat the Hulls with After being ranked third last first places finishes in the 1000 Michigan, Northern Northern Iowa (I9-3I, ranked week. Miami (Ohio) moved up and 50-yard freestyle events, Iowa earn rankings 25th this week, has been in the to the top spot in die USA Today/ respectively. Teammate and NCAA tournament the last two USA Hockey Magazine, USCHO. fellow senior Dana SchuJtZ fin- in basketball poll seasons. Last year the fanthcrs com and InsidcCollcgeHockey. ished second behind Buffalo's were one of three teams from com polls. The team has the Kahla Walkinshaw in the 100 By Jim O'Connell die Missouri Valley Conference nationa's best record at 19-4-4. and 200-yard butterfly events. IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS to make it. along with Creighton Walkinshaw was one of the Northern Iowa is Rinked in The and Southern Illinois. The ESPN BracketBuster Hulls' star swimmers that the Associated Press' Top 25 for the Missouri Valley is ranked sixth among conferences in the most teams announced Falcons were keeping their eyes first time. Michigan is hack in for The 13 feature games that will on previous to this dual meet. recent public RPIs. the first time in almost a decade. be played either Friday, Feb. 17 or Schult/. was also part of the 100 "The success of our league The Panthers and Wolverines Saturday, Feb. 18 were announced were among four teams new to from the stan of die season to medley relay. yesterday and include four "This was a great win for the poll yesterday, but their waits now should have been enough teams from die Mid-American us." Buff said. "The Buffalo for people to take notice of just were a lot longer than Iowa and Conference — Akron, Buffalo, meet set us up well for a good ISU, which were both ranked how good the Missouri Valley us," Ohio and Kent State. meet against Miami and a lot earlier diis season. said McDermott. whose team of good momentum going into The top of the |x>ll stayed the has won five straight and nine of Blue Jacket's David our championships.'' same with Connecticut, Duke 10, "but if us being ranked does The Falcons will return to the and Memphis in the first three that, that's great." Vyborny honored water for their final dual meet spots, but then came a num- Michigan (15-3) moved in Afterscoringtwo goals and add- of the season before the MAC ber of changes after a week that at No 21. the Wolverines' first ing five assists in three victories, Championships on February saw 12 ranked teams lose at least appearance in the Top 25 since David Vybomy of the Columbus 4th. They will host the Miami one game. the final poll of the 1997-98 Blue Jackets was named the Nl-Ti (Ohio) Red Hawks and the meet "I'm excited for our players. season, which was also the last player of the week yesterday. will begin at 1 p.m. at Cooper This is the first time our school time they were in the NCAA Unbeaten Tarheels Fool. A ceremony will recog- has ever been ranked and for tournament. nize the senior Falcons More the Jordan Flower BGNews this particular group to be one "I think for die road we've trav- move to No. 1 first event. MAKING STRIDES: Kara Ohngren competes in a meet against Akron. that cracks the Top 25 is very eled this is a significant achieve- North Carolina's women's She placed first in the 1,000 and 50-yard freestyle Saturday. special,'' Northern Iowa coach ment for our kids," Michigan basketball team climbed to the Greg McDermort said. "I'm sure coach Tommy Amaker said. top of the Associated Press poll in a lot of our fans' minds they "The way we've been able to get for the first time yesterday. The think something like this has to this moment has been to slay Tarheels (20-0) are coming off a never been possible. I want them focused and take things as diey win over No. 2 Duke and are now Poverty, violence drain Detroit to enjoy it while it lasts and we'll come. Hopefully they will feel the only unbeaten team in men's do what we can to stay there but honored and deserving and or women's Division 1 basketball. DETROIT, FROM PAGE 9 an) U.S. city with a population of town is relatively safe. we're in a very tough league." keep it in perspective." 250,000 or more. Hut that is small comfort in people haw been fleeing for half Detroit's 2005 unemployment outlying ncighborlioods. a century. rate was 14.1 percent, more than Workman points to a bus stop I-auderdale's neighbor, 56- 2 112 times the national level at die corner whew a young man year-old l-cnerlc Workman, said The city has announced deep was recently shot to death. She she recently moved back to Van cuts in services over the past year is disturbed by the comings and James just says no to dunk contest, Dyke Street, where she grew up. to cope with an enormous deficit. goings at a reputed drug house only because of special tax breaks I kindreds of municipal employ- next door and by the hostile- for homeowners in die neighbor- ees have been laid off, bus service looking youths who hang around will compete in skills challenge hood. She recalled a time when has been scaled back, nine rec- outside the liquor store across the street was lined with trees and reation centers haw been shut- the street. CHARLOriU N.C. (AP) — The has declined to participate in the Cleveland to a 4-0 record since a florist occupied what is now an tered, and bulk trash pickup has She and her neighbors say they NBA asked, and U'Bron lames dunk contest in all three of his Ian. 24. He averaged .13.8 points, empty lot across from her home. been canceled. cannot count on police to help in said no. seasons. He did, however, play- 8.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 2.3 "There's blocks where there's "We're forgotten people," diis part of the city. lames said yesterday he on the sophomore team in last steals in the four victories. only one house (left) on the Workman said. "You learn how to adapt declined the NBAS, request that year's Rookie Challenge and was It's the second rime this season block," she said. "Where did all Walking home from a bus stop, and keep you a gun," he participate in the NBAs All- a starter for the Fast in die AU- and fifth time in his career that those people gBT 54-year-old Raymond Parker said Uiuderdale said. Star dunk contest. I le will, how- StarGame. lames has won the conference's Nearly 2 million people lived in recent development in die city Organizers of the Sutler Bowl ever, be in the skills challenge. He skipped the dunk contest weekly honor. I le was voted the Detroit in the 1950s today it has would not help him. festivities have sought to ensure "They didn't beg or plead, I his rookie year, partially because East's top player in November. fewer than 900,000. According to "They're building up for the the larger community is not just declined," he said before he was upset at not being picked The Cavaliers have won five the Census Bureau, more dian a middle class,' said Parker, who ignored amid all the VIP parties. the Cavaliers' game against the as a reserve for the Eastern straight games since losing five in third of those people lived at or works at a soup kitchen and Besides a free, four-day winter Charlotte Bobcats "They asked Conference's All-Star team. a row on a West Coast road trip. below die federal poverty line in does not have a car or a tele- festival being held downtown me to do something else, so 1 Meanwhile, lames was named They entered yesterday's game at 2004, the largest percentage of phone. 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Yes Yes 4 Alpha Chi Omega sorority 3.19 1.21 84 100* 720 7-1 88T SI 75 S/50 Yes 68* Yes Yes 5 Alpha nil sorority 1 (7 3.16 83 86' 500 67 75- 51.238 51,130 Yes 74* Yes Yes 6 Chi omega sorority 3.09 ~m 16 lOOt 19B 46 61* 5125 5100 73* Yes Yes 7 Alpha Gamma Delta sorority 3.08 3.08 46 88* 100 46 100* 5430 ~5T50" 46*. Yes Yes 8 Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority 3.08 3.20 72 100* 3.635 50 69* 51,200 5350 68* Yes Yes 9 Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity 3.07 3.07 55 7« 1.250 31 56* 53,020 5300 85* to Yes 10 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Inc. 3.04 2.89 4 MA 625 75* 5875 5100 Yes Yes ir Delta Gamma sorority 2.99 3.00 81 90* 1,689 69 85% 51.430 5450 Yes 55* Yes Yes 12 Delta Chi Phi Multicultural Sorority 2.93 1.19 6 NA 177 5 in 5150 550 Yes Yes Yes 13 Alpha XI Delta sorority 2.94 3.01 85 100* 412 85 1007 5J64 5625 Yes ir% Yes Yes 14 Delta Zeta sorority 2.93 3.00 57 95* 1,663 57 100* 5200 550 37* Yes Yes 15 mi Kappa lau iraternity 2 92 7 85 54 701 ISO 24 44'f 51.600 zra Yes Phi Mu sorority 2.92 7 97" 59 itxn 488 2r^iT 51.150 5500" ■m "93T Yes Yes (7 Alpha Omicron Pi sorority 2 88 2.88 54 96* 644 25 46' 5961 >700 Yes 74* Yes Yes PI Kappa Phi fraternity 2 88 2.65 27 60* 352 11 39* 5900 5200 Yes 67* Yes Yes Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity. Inc. 2 88 2.51 i HA 88 Yes Yes 10 Sigma Alpha Epsilon colony 2.86 2.54 11 9OT 57* Yes 21 PI Beta Phi sorority 2 85 758 65 91* 378 65 I0TTT 5347 Yes 75* Yes Yes 22 Delta Xi Phi Mutti cultural colony 7 fln 7 IS 9 HA Yes 23 Delta Sigma Iheta Sorority. Inc. 775 789 TT Rl" 248 11 iixn. SI 759 Yes Ye-. ves Yes Sigma Kappa soronty 2.75 2.89 56 90* 441 56 100* 5385 5350 Yes 73* Yes Ves Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority. Inc. 2.75 2.73 5 HA 132 5100* 5887 5120 Yes Yes 26 Delta Chi fraternity l.l* 2.99 Ml ICXTi TUB 33 66i 5390 5300 Yes 9« Yes Yes 27 Gamma Phi Beta sorority 2.70 2 91 50 IOCH 732 S100 ■ n Yes Ves 21 Kappa Sigma fraternity 2.64 2.83 54 93* 51,300 52.350 Yes 80* Yes Yes h Delia lau Delta fraternity 2.61 2.84 44 94* Yes 0* vw "10 Sigma Phi fcpsilon fraternity l.il 2.79 42 821 500 IB 90 •. 51.500 51.000 60* Yes 31 Iheta Chi colony 2.57 2.59 11 0* Yes Yes 32 K.ippa Alph.i Older 2.56 2.76 40 86* 569 30 75* Yes 78* Yes Yes 11 Phi Delta Iheta fraternity 2.53 2.71 21 TOO* TT5 70 "S5i 5400 Yes w* Yes Yes J4 Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity ~7 51 27T 40 1001 965 34 85% 52,400 5500 Yes 82* Yes 35 Sigma Nu colony 2.50 2.81 24 85* 453 21 84* 5350 5800 Yes 56* Yes lb Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Inc. 2.41 2.62 9 NA 50 8 100* 5550 5100 Yes Yes Delta Sigma Phi colony 2.41 2 56 12 1007 44 12 100* Yes SOT. sat 18 Phi Gamma Delta fraternity (Fi)i| 2.36 270 42 86T 36* Yes 3? Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 2.22 2.39 2 NA Yes 40 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, inc. 1.71 2.45 2 NA Greek BGSU Total Greek Membership ■ Dollars Raised for Charity Full-time Undergraduates ■ 15,960 (8.773-female, 7,187-male) Greeks Involved in BGSU student groups Undergraduates Who Are Greek Avg. size for IFC (550715) - 37 Academic Incentives for Members Avg. size for NPC (868/13) ■ 67 Chapter Total ■ 85 Avg. size for NPHC (51/7) - 7 ' Indicates the group violated either University or Greek Avg. size for GIB (88/5) ■ 18 Council policy Data based on information supplied to Greek Affairs Blanks indicate the group did not submit the data One Semester Retention Rate (fraternities 85* - sororities 94*) Greek Community Service Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Brotherhood/ Hours Performed Sisterhood * Indicates the group violated either University or Greek Council policy • Blanks indicate the group did not submit the data •Data based on information supplied to Greek Affairs Greek su Office of Residence Life