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Red Cross seeks marrow fromBG minorities
IRENE SHARON SCOTT CHIEF REPORTER
Bone marrow from minorities is in demand by the American Red Cross due to low percentage in the national registry. The University's first minority bone marrow registration drive by the American Red Cross is tomor- row in McFall's Gallery 330 to 6:30 p.m. "We are seeking minorities because we need more diversity in our registry." said Lisa Lawson. bone marrow coordinator at the American Red Cross Western Lake Erie region. "Someone from the minority community has a far less chance of finding a match." Recent statistics of the national registry, which is updated monthly, show that Caucasians make up 66 percent of the registry. African Americans make up 6 percent. His- Associated Press Photo panics make up 6 percent, and other ethnic groups such as Native Ameri- RULING — Joanne Jensen, left, Sunshine Hedland, third from left, Michelle Diggles, glasses, president of the United Council of University Wisconsin Students, cans, American Indians and Asians Mia Scampini and Tshaka Barrows, right, celebrate Wednesday, March 22 in Madison. make up the smallest portion Bone marrow transplants help patients with leukemia and blood disorders. A recent study shows that a bone marrow transplant is a poten- tial cure for sickle cell anemia, Federal ailing on fees impacts campus which is common among the African American population. BETH SHOEMAKER And, he won — twice — on the state University paid $408, or $41 per hour, each Linda Hamilton, director of the BGSU "Characteristics of bone marrow STAFF WRITER level. But March 22. the Supreme Court semester during the 1999-2000 school year. budget and finance and administration, are inherited not unlike hair color, ruled that state colleges and universities can The bursar's office keeps a record show- explained the process that campus organiza- eye color, and skin color," she said. Many students don't even bat an force their students to subsidize campus ing a breakdown of each student's money. tions go through. Although the Black Student eye at the various fees that groups, even if those groups are offensive to According to their data, approximately Organizations that receive funds from the Union and the Latino Student Union appear on the tuition bill that some students. $315 supports student services and auxiliary University go through a rigorous process to are helping with the drive, all comes at the start of each semester. "He had a valid argument. He said programs, such as intercollegiate athletics, determine how much money they are eligible minorities are encouraged to partici- Megan Adams is one of those students. 'You're forc- recreational for. pate in the bone marrow drive. "I don't know what the lees are." said ing me to sup- sports. the "Every program has a trial to state what it 'This is a chance to potentially Student is they want," she said. 'The decision rests Adams, a sophomore fashion merchandising port these pro- "If you're in an atmosphere of save someone else's life." Lawson grams and vio- Health Ser- with the Student Budget Commitiee. Gener- major. "I don't even pay my bill; my parents said. "If someone is unsure about lating my First education that gives an open vice and the ally, if they approve it. the University Budget do." donating, then they can still show up Amendment Student Activ- Committee and the Faculty Senate Budget Recently however, this was not the case at forum to all ideas and beliefs, and ask additional questions without the University of Wisconsin. rights," said ities Organi- Committee agree with it." Finally, a board of Rodney A. you don't have a case." zation. trustees approves it. donating." Student Scott Southworth sued when the Rickie Waugh. BSU vice presi- Madison campus refused to waive his $331 Fleming, man- Rodney A. Fleming A category Based on "viewpoint neutr; lity," the Uni- dent, said there is an urgent call for annual student activity fee for the 1995-96 aging attorney called debt versity has to consider each group to be Attorney at Student Legal Services equaf. Any group, including organizations minority students' participation in term. at Student service. Southworth said he objected to it being Legal Ser- depreciation like VISION or College Republicans, which the drive. channeled to groups such as Amnesty Inter- vices. "But. if and insurance are targets for opposition, has the right to be 'This is a chance to help some- national and the Lesbian, Gay. Bisexual and you're in an atmosphere of education that accounts for almost $65. This covers facili- considered. one out." he said. "You never know Transgender Campus Center — organiza- gives an open forum to all ideas and beliefs, ties on campus, including the University In an opinion delivered by Kennedy of the if it could be your family member tions that he opposes on an ideological, polit- you don't have a case." Field House. Doyt Perry Stadium and the Ice Supreme Court, 'if a university determines who needs a bone marrow trans- ical or religious basis. Fleming said that if a university has view- Arena. its mission is well served by giving students plant. It is like donating blood— Relying on the First Amendment. South- point neutrality, it has the right to support The remaining $28 supports the Student the means to engage in dynamic discussion everything that you donate is a life on a broad range of issues, it may impose a worth claimed that no one should be forced any and all organizations that it wants — Budget Committee, Campus Fact Line and that can be saved." regardless of their political or religious mes- various student activities including every- to endorse ideas or contribute to causes that According to Lawson, the they disagree with sage. thing from Dance Marathon to the Latino Full-time undergraduate students at the Student Union. See CASE, page 7. process is simple and should not take more than 15 minutes. First students must fill out a form, just in case they are a potential match. Additionally, the form will MICHAEL determine whether they are healthy Tire slashing LEHMKUHLE/ and don't have anything that will The BG News exclude them from donating. Next, the nurse will draw a vial plagues lot Time was of blood from the arm and then "stu- reserved for dents will be on their merry way." STEFANIE SIZEMORE the audience she said. STAFF WRITER to ask ques- If someone is a potential bone tions at the marrow donor, a physical and other Last Thursday more than 50 cars end of the tests would be needed had their tires slashed in a vandalism presenta- "It's a surgical procedure and the spree that is leaving police and stu- tion. Sarah person is put under general anesthe- dents with a lot of unanswered ques- sia." Lawson said. "The bone mar- tions. Hildebrandt "How can this amount of cars be asked him row is removed from the hip bone and given to the patient through an vandalized without anyone seeing or whether or hearing anything?" said Lieutenant IV. There are no major side effects. not he's ever Possible side effects might be pain Brad Conner of the Bowling Green addressed in Police Department. in the hip or trouble with walking." Police received the first report of his work, the vandalism at 7 a.m. from 6th Street. atrocities of When police arrived they realized Native resi- that besides the initial caller, four dential other cars in the same parking lot schools in had been vandalized. Canada. In the next three hours the Bowl- ing Green Police Department received more than 20 reports of 7- Canadianuanaaian authoraumor -— vehicles being vandalized. In all. the department took approximately 30 omson Highway calls involving 50 cars that had their tires slashed. THE BG NEWS tions. The subject or subjects responsi- "There's nothing like contro- ble for these crimes seemed to start Canadian novelist and play- versy to sell tickets at the box on University Lane where they wright, Tomson Highway, dis- office," Highway said. Highway is also an accom- slashed the tires of 11 cars. They cussed social and Native issues plished pianist and he said, while a then headed down South College. incorporated into his writing to an Scott Hamilton. High, and Elm play is like a concert piano, a MICHAEL LEHMKUHLE/ The BG News audience of students and faculty slashing the tires of more than 30 novel is more like a symphony last night in Olscamp. cars. orchestra. NATIVE VOICE - The U.'s Canadian Studies Center sponsored The spree came to end after van- Highway read from one of his A Cree Indian born in remote acclaimed plays. 'The Rez Sis- Canadian and Native author, Tomson Highway, to speak to an dalizing cars on 3rd. 4th, 5th and 6th Manitoba. Canada. Highway has audience of students and faculty concerning his work and the ters. " Much of his work challenges devoted much of his life to writing Street. questioning of various issues affecting the world today. He ■ The Falcon baseball Police believe that damage to the controversial, modern issues such plays and novels. He has traveled team fell to Oakland, 11- as the current state of the environ- to over 29 countries and he is polit- stressed that, "It's in the hands of the artists of the nation to ment and gender and race rela- ically active in Canada raise those questions." 8. i See TIRES, page 7.
I page 2 The BG News Wednesday, March 29, 2000 WORLD unuw.bgnews.com/ap e World President's son scores big in election Brief THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BAGHDAD. Iraq — Iraqi Presi- German Slasi was tracking dent Saddam Hussein's elder son Kohl's party secret activity won an overwhelming victory Tues- BERLIN (AP) — It took decades day in parliamentary elections in for the Christian Democrats' secret which every winner supported the system of hidden accounts to come president. to light, but the former East German Odai Hussein, a possible heir to secret police had been watching all his father, won "the highest number along — at least as far back as 1976. of votes among all candidates," Jus- Following a newspaper report tice Minister Shabib Lazcm al-Mali- Tuesday, the agency in charge of the ki told reporters. The vote in his communist Stasi spy agency's files Baghdad constituency sets Odai up released records of telephone taps for a run at the powerful post of on one of ex-Chancellor Helmut speaker. Kohl's aides. Voters in Iraqi parliamentary elections each pick a slate of candi- According to his unintended lis- dates on their ballot. The justice teners. Christian Democratic finan- minister did not give figures on cial official Uwe Luethje regularly Odai's vote total, but the state-run discussed bank accounts abroad that weekly newspaper, al-Ittihad. said are involved in the scandal over Odai was named on 99.99 percent of illicit financial practices during ballots cast Monday. Kohl's 25 years as party leader. Odai's victory was a foregone In a statement issued by his conclusion, as was that of the ruling lawyers. Kohl called the release of Baath party. Al-Maliki said all 165 the files "the lowest point so far of candidates who contested for Baath the smear campaign" against him. won seats in the 250-member parlia- ment, the National Assembly. Fifty-five other winners are nom- inal independents "who have expressed allegiance to the Baath The Nation Party," al-Maliki said. The remain- ing 30 members will be appointed Associated Press Photo by Saddam to represent the three In Brief autonomous Kurdish provinces, where elections were not held since VOTE — Voters In Baghdad cast their ballots Monday, March 27. More than 500 candidates are running for 220 seats in Iraq's Bus accident kills 2 they arc out of Baghdad's control. National Assembly TENNGA. Ga. (AP) — A train slammed into a school bus this morning at an ungated crossing near the Georgia-Tennessee line, splitting it in two and killing two children. Police recommend charging minister The five other elementary school THE ASSOCIATED PRESS serious charge, obstruction of jus- Rubinstein, will make the final deci- pupils on board were critically tice, Netanyahu could be sentenced sion on whether to indict. It was injured. JERUSALEM — Benjamin to up to seven years in prison. unclear how long that process might No one on the CSX freight train Netanyahu. Israel's combative for- "The whole thing is ridiculous." take. was injured. mer prime minister tossed out 10 Netanyahu said. He called the police Police concluded that the former The Murray County school bus months ago by voters, angrily investigation tendentious and said premier should be charged with was picking up children to go to denied any wrongdoing Tuesday the outcome was predetermined. fraud, attempted misuse of state Northwest Elementary School north after police urged the attorney gen- funds, breach of trust and obstruc- of Chatsworlh. The bus had crossed eral to indict him and his wife for Netanyahu's 50-minute interview to Israel television, broadcast live on tion of justice. into Polk County. Tenn., to turn corruption. Netanyahu's wife. Sara, should around when it was struck by the Following a seven-month investi- the evening news, recalled his days as prime minister when he sched- be charged with theft and misuse of train at about 6:30 a.m. - gation, police said Netanyahu state funds, police said. Charges The 72-passenger bus was on the accepted bribes, tried to misuse state uled his appearances to coincide were also recommended against early part of its regular route and had funds and illegally kept hundreds of with prime time newscasts. Moshe Leon, the director of more pickups to go. officials said. Associated Press Photo gifts that should have been turned His lawyer, Yaacov Weinroth. Netanyahu's office, and Ezra Zeid- The collision "sounded like damn over to the state, including a golden called the police report "sloppy." He off. his office manager. thunder or a bomb blown up." said letter opener from Vice President Al said it "confirms what we thought CHARGES — Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, now 50, a member of Joe Brown, who lives about 300 feet Gore. — the case is one big nothing." the conservative Likud party, was away and helped rescue the victims Netanyahu, right, speaks to his wife Sarah. If tried and convicted of the most The attorney general, Elyakim elected prime minister in 1996. Load Up On Success at this Ground Now Hiring for summer... Part-Time Positions take a course or two at Cleveland State University ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS ...and transfer those credits THURSDAY 10-4 back to the college you're attending. at Career Services . 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She look over ally nice lo folks I don't know, and correctly. You arc only supposed to reweavmg the job and ended up with an assis- I'm awfully polite when I need be wearing white shoes between 14 Sail support 15 Reputation tant producer. It's funny. The guy something from someone. But. Memorial Day and Labor Day. You 16 Diana Nm» that had the job before her didn't ooh, some folks I know apparently know, when it's warm. The only 17 Wmgkke have an assistant, and he actually never heard of that. Good heavens, exceptions are leather tennis shoes. IO Large amount rewrote enough stories for three IB Catchers gloves if she's not bitching about some- Canvas shoes are considered sum- X Shoppers levy different shows. Yep. instead of thing, she's eating. And she's mer shoes. And never wear white ?2 Painter Salvador copying things four times, he always doing one or the other. Or shoes with black pants. Ever, 23 Visible evidence wrote three different shows and 24 Dupes surfing the net when she should be Oh, good stuff did happen this 27 Representative Everyone knows someone like got everything down at least a half- working. week, though. I was in line for example hour before we were supposed to JUiis. The person who runs around, Get a clue. Bush tickets and I met some awful- 29 Believe it, or felling everyone how wonderful go on air. She is usually still print- 30 Inexpensive Be nice to me and I'll do the ly nice folks. Then, after being in 34 Soil turner ^they are. But ihcy are only fooling ing scripts five minutes before the same things for you that I do for line for 90 minutes, someone was j$ Ring ol light show starts. Drives me right up the tlumsclves. Everyone around ihem the other people. But if every time selling their tickets because his 36 Raise wall. J;nows what's really going on Hey. 37 Workers I turn around you're sucking any friend hosed him on going. So my equipment if everyone that you work with is Now. anyone that knows me positive energy out of the room, sister and I are going to Bush and 39 _ Bator. obvious in their dislike for you, realizes that "Suzy Sunshine" is J 2000 TriOur* UMo SdvUt. Inc why would I help you? have good seats. Yea. Mongolia All rights reaarvad 3/29AX) Jion't you think that would make not exactly an accurate nickname 40 FacAty Oh, speaking of things that *! Legendary aw ipou wonder about yourself? for mc. I have my moments, but drive me right up the wall, let's 42 Very small my honesty about situations usual- Denise Domanski is a junior 5 Pull the pljg I know this girl who totally 43 Double over talk about fashion rules. Yep, no TCOM major. She Hants you lo 6 Deli purchase ly gets in the way of constant 44 Unity CROSS ;s about how much this instruc- 7 NYSE alternative matter what folks tell you. there smiles. vole in USG elections and thinks 4/ Gets away tor likes her. 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Besides, numbers go up 2 Language ol 37 Shades 48 Broadcasted 56 Fate Kuala Lumpur because of hair changes, anchors, 38 Mineral deposits 50 Gadget 57 Notable time Sites that make Page 3* laugh 3 Sacred song new graphics, weather, chance 42 Russian 51 Thai or Korean penod 4 Throal inlection. sovereign eg Not because the producer copied 58 Unknowns last brielly 44 Frankly No. this isn't a site dedicated to the George W. Bush candidacy. Actually, yes. it is ded- 52 Spaoous name the same stories from the night icated to the Junior Bush's run for the president. It is dedicated to satirizing it. shows four times into the morning The leading Internet thorn in George W.'s side, here's what to expect on this parody scripts. campaign sue: Ohio weather •Messages from the Guv'ner. (OK, they're not really from GW, but they are funny) •Many hilarious graphics of GW looking not-so-presidential Wednesday, March 29 • "Amnesty 2000,' a program to let everyone's "youthful indiscretions" be pardoned AccuWeather" lorecast lor daytime conditions, high/low »mpriratures •Satirical GW ads that lampoon the candidate. •A look at GW's "Compassionate Conservatism" through the people he's executed •And, just to be fair, links to parody Gore campaign sites. Td«dO J4BW1 Cfvetand |4T/31 ADAM BiMiB& Youngatown 44 l& BY ADAM GREEN Mansfield 47/31 I • I'm a ballot box, the proper receptacle for your thought, ideas and (especially) votes. I can get lonely. <«5K> . Columbus 50/33 Dayton 50/34 On an unrelated subject, studies have shown that people have more of a reaction ^ ^saV^.- when "strong" words are used. Cincinnati 55/33 With that thought in mind... Portsmouth 56 /35 . 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Dramai KurtBusseii, William Ba-dwm Robert De N.-o Chicago USA Stereo) 2 Lovers 2( tnurdat si a lemeJe c rj | Stereo) X 'itefghie'irelignters wck overtime to slop a mad arsonist (In Stereo) 31 j -■■ Duly One R ,ln Stemo) LISI R ii Before They Behind the Music Elton John" Behindid thei Music Ceme Dton IRockStory: Censorship (Series IRankin File; I Behind (he VH1 Stereo) Were Rock R1 inSie'eo'' (R) (In Stereo) Prem^ie.' (InSie'eo) Rock 4 Porn Music iRi 'page 4 The BG News Wednesday, March 29, 2000 OPINION www.bgneivs.com/opinion [Crisis hotline provides relief from insanity The other day I was leaving class replied. "Urn, well isn't that something!" and heading straight home to lie on I beamed. "Oh, Cheryl — there's Debbie exclaimed nervously. PEOPLE my back and stare at the ceiling in nothing you wouldn't do to help me. "Yeah." I said. "It really is. And despair, as usual, when something But for now I just need to talk, then there's these damned voices. I on the strestreet occurred to me. thanks. My greatest concern is that mean, they're the ones that like that I was walking to my car and mut- everyone else is so distracted all the processed cheese food. I like peanut tering my Latin verbs under my lime. I just feel more people should butter cups. Sometimes, when I get Question: Where do you believe the majority of your stu- breath, glaring bitterly at passersby be concentrating a little bit harder on control of the body—" dent fees should go? and trying to pat down the side of me." Debbie began to look scared. my hair that was standing horizontal Cheryl said. "If you'd like to talk "My. now interesting." she said. to the side of my head. Suddenly I with one of our crisis holline opera- "I suppose il is." I replied. "Do stopped, looked off into the distance tors, please slay on the line." you mind if I call you Cheryl? I had and said out loud, "By golly. I need "WhMir I cried. "Cheryl? a friend named Cheryl once," I said psychological help." Cheryl? Where arc you!?" wistfully. Naturally the voices in my head But Cheryl was no longer Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Debbie proved to be very unre- became hysterical: books." I confessed. responding. Suddenly an unfamiliar, "My God. Hal, we're doomed..." much less sympathetic voice came sponsive. It's hard to find good psy- Cheryl seemed to understand. "If chological care these days. From "No; surely we can talk her out of on the line. "Hi!" it chirped. "My you would like to renew your Vali- there I moved on to the nice credit it before she gets to the car..." um prescription, press two." she said name is Kathie? I'm a senior at a card salespeople that call me at Kelly Michelsen Michael Black- "For God's sake, Erma — we did sweetly. local high school doing volunteer home every single day. burn that last week and the week "Oh. thanks for offering, but no," work for United Wav? Just tell me Sophomore before—" I sighed. "Then, there's my diet." I EVERYTHING." They say: "HimynameisJack- Business Sophomore "Settle down, everyone! If we went on. "I've been living on some- "Oh. Kathie, I've just lost my wouldyouliketosignupforAmcri- "Improve the MIS work together we can get her back thing called 'processed cheese food' best friend Cheryl." I sighed canExpressthere'snoprocessingfee- quality of the "A canal system Brent, f on firearms and hunting knives... for three years. It's sort of orange despairingly. "And I'd like lo renew andyou'vebeenpreapprovedwouldy- dorm food." between build-" That'll distract her." and rubbery but fits between two my Valium subscription." oujustgivesomeinfoformeplease?" Williamson ings." But the people around me slices of stale bread rather well—" The voices in my head were tri- And I say. "Jack, you know Sophomore I thought this was a wonderful idea. "If you're hearing voices, press umphant for days, waking me up in what? I'm hearing voices. Right Sports Manage- They even offered to call some nice three." Cheryl commanded. the middle of the night with gleeful now they're arguing in the next ment | men with a van who might help me I paused. In a low whisper I said. cries of, "No one suspects a thing! apartment over the remote control. i"Kegerator.in get what I needed. I waved them off "Look. I don't consider it a problem. We're still in control of Ihe body! I've been wearing the same bras for every room.'" and bolted right home to call the first Cheryl. I mean. I have other, more Yea!" six years and eat grilled processed Crisis Hotline I could find. pressing concerns." That's so annoying. cheese food sandwiches for dinner At the other end of the line was a Lying back on my bed to get Desperate, I tried to seek more every night. So I really don't have woman named Cheryl with a warm, comfortable. I continued: "And the practical help. Eventually I noticed time for you and your little credit sympathetic voice. She knew just closest person to me in the world is that everyone else in town merely death trap right now. got it?" exactly what I should do: "If you my psychic friend. Steve. He once tells the local grocery slorc clerk all And Jack hangs up, rather quick- Lindsay Egbert of their problems. I can't imagine Dylan Halle feel suicidal, press I." she said. This said. 'Your life is going nowhere. ly in fact. Junior was all the invitation I needed. I told Michelle." and Cheryl, he was why I didn't think of thai before. I Sophomore It's so therapeutic. Accounting Cheryl everything. absolutely right! I guess I should had my eye on a clerk named Debbie Marketing "Underground I "First of all," I sobbed, "I've consider myself lucky to have for a while. Finally approached her "Beer Slip 'n been wearing the same bras for six friends that will tell me the truth, tentatively, carrying a basketful of walkways so no Slides." • years. That's right. S have no minority influence or ly thought about these issues with created our own end. appeal. So, why would we support anything that approaches an open Niley questions thai animal suf- mind. them now? fering exists. People suffer. People So if the animal rights activists are animals. Therefore animals are bother you — stop listening. Weivc capable of pain and suffering. In Student defends with braced Rail Road Ties, and lhal il he restored from Ihe pocket of Darryl Dallon spend a couple minutes a week the Groundskceping. whose negli- all gol beller things to do with our factory farming. 95 percent of poul- doomed pond removing the painl cans which gence has resulted in ils sorry stale. [email protected]. edu time. try suffer from injury before being would olherwise be strewn across killed. Males chicks are gassed the grass. Some seepage pipes could because they cannot lay eggs, or Jody Hoffman Your article in Ihe March 22. be (railed under the dirt in the adja- Shawn Patrick Davidson Anti-animal column they arc ground up for animal feed When female chicks are born their '• 2000 issue of The BG News cent field to reclaim lhal area from }odyr@bgnet. bgsu. edu shawnpd9bgnet.bgsu.edu beaks are cut off so they won't hurt explained that Ron Zwierlein. senior Ihe swampy morass thai is currently amazes reader its lot. and at the same time ensure each other in their'unnaturally tight • associate vice president of student cages. This is the equivalent of our ' affairs, is recommending that the thai the pond never again sinks Columnist needs to fingernails being pulled out without Peregrine Pond, located between the down lo Ihe bed as it did last sum- Minorities shouldn't I read Todd Niley's column with anesthetic. This is animal suffering Quads, be filled in. Since members mer. some degree of amazement. Here we go for Bush arc in an institution of I igher learn- wake up because of human greed. So yes, of his committee "'want to consult Also Ihe proposed replacemenl ing, and someone has the guts lo Niley, animal suffering does exist. siudenl organizations and get stu- for (he familiar pond needs lo be write a derogatory column about a dent's opinions concerning the examined. While (he addilion of I am writing in response to Todd Niley writes. "Humans are the The suggestion for campus orga- group of people (animal activists), pond." I would like to say — Japanese cherry blossom Irecs lo the Niley's article. "Animal rights smartest animals on this planet." We nizations (Ihe Black and Latino Stu- who, I would guess, have never neg- must not be that intelligent if we arc DON'T IX) IT! Alumni Drive (by the Parking Lot) dent Unions in particular) to donate activists need to wake up." Niley's atively affected his well-being or main point was that "animals were causing many species to go extinct ., My first impressions of this cam- would be a welcome change lo the to the Moby and Bush concert seems current featureless ditch in lhal area, livelihood in a truly meaningful put here for our own use. We dom- at a rapid rate, speeding up global •~ . pus center around the pond, which, a little ludicrous to me, since ihe way. So why al I the anger? one has lo question whelher Ihis inate the Earth and use these for sur- warming, and polluting the entire situated between the two Quads is in majority of Black and Latino stu- would make the missing pond "an I recognize that there is an out- vival." Niley wenl on lo discuss the Earth so much so that we are finding an ideal place to make memories for dents on ihis campus have no inter- attractive area for sludenls and visi- spoken group of animal activists authority huma is have over all il difficult to fix the problems we are a large number of students. The sad est in this concert. In fact, lo demand tors to enjoy" We have a greal deal (such as PETA). whose actions are plants and animals. I am not sure if creating. All other species are able fact that Peregrine Pond is not being lhal ihese organizalions "lurn over of grassy areas with (rccs. mosl of at times inflammatory and as such he is just trying to get activists riled to live in harmony with one another cared for at all makes those memo- some green" is only reasonable if we which aren't swampy. If anyone may do more harm than good. At the up. or if he is so completely ignorant and lake only what they need from get some type of representation ries poor ones for the student popu- needs lo be reminded what kind of core, however, is a powerful belief that he believes the crap he wrote. the earth. lation, as evidenced by the despair- terrain results from placing grass on when il comes to the artists featured that human beings do not have an Niley emphasizes ihe fact thai ani- ing comments in the article about its in the concert. How many Blacks Niley believes "humans were mud between Iwo large University intrinsic authority over animals or mals and humans are not equtl. intended to use animals to help them state of disrepair However, the idea buildings they need only examine and Latinos were included in UAO's anything else on Earth. God is the They aren't? Why not? HUMANS of scrapping the pond entirely seems survey which concluded that 99 per- survive on this Earth. That's just the "grass" nearby, worn into patch- only one who does. ARE ANIMALS. how things were set up." One of the ^e far from an ideal solution to the sit - es by thousands of feel. A few Irces cent of ihe student body wants a •n ualion Dick and Moby concert.' Probably I'm a prelly intelligent person, Niley is completely narrow- worst ways in which humans show would be an excellent addition lo the minded in thinking that Ihis entire dominance over other species is pond, bui (hey should noi be consid- noi many, because a lol of us have and I have personally never seen the First off. Ihe destruction of ihe world revolves around humans. In through animal training. To an out- ered suitable replacement. never even heard of ihese two bands. value in using that intelligence to pond seems like it would be much exploit other people, animals, or the the book Ishmael. Daniel Quinn side audience it may seem cute and more troublesome than the renova- On a final note, I have seen sev- So, it's kind of unfair to ask for Earth in general. Just because tradi- writes about evolution in the eyes the animals might seem to "enjoy" tion of it into the pleasant landmark eral leiiers to ihe editor complaining money from minority organizations tions exist doesn't automatically the jelly fish. When asked about the what they are doing. There have that older students remember fondly. about the wanton ncglecl of Pere- if you're never going to give us an make those traditions ok. morally origins of the world the jelly fish been, however, countless acts of vio- Even if it were pumped out and grine pond in this paper over ihe lasl ariisi lhal we al least recognize. correct, or acceptable. As a species, told this story, "for many millions of lence against trainers by animals. To filled in. the ground on which it sits couple of years. All of the letters Maybe next'nme. UAO should try to we seem to forgel that all too often. centuries the life of the world was me this is a wake up call saying this is significantly lower than the sur- mentioned fond memories of ihe gel a more diverse sample of stu- merely microorganisms floating is not how animals are supposed to I'm not trying to say thai you rounding area This was the reason pond, bui the first fealurc article I dents when figuring out which artist helplessly. But little by little, more live. Humans do not have the right that a pond could be made there in see proposes its dcflruclion. I find il lo bring lo campus. Maybe ihcn such need lo accept what animal activists complex forms appeared. Bui final- to dominate other species. the first place, and also this will ironic lhal ihe pond, which is a organizalions as the Black and Lati- see as a moral truth, or debate with ly, jellyfish appeared!" This story Well Todd Niley. enjoy your make the swampy conditions in the unique feature and a distinct land- no Siudenl Unions will be more you the fallacies in your logic. illustrates that it is all a mailer of steak and the rest of your sheltered already present large grassy area mark, should be endangered by ihe willing lo support the event. Until I woula simply like to ask thai perspective. Humans are living a life. adjacent even siorse In contrast, it complaints of Alumni regarding its ihen. I don't see a reason why these you noi attack people with such dis- myth in which they believe the cre- would be both cheap (relatively) and poor care. Inslead of paying for ihe organizations should make an effort regard for Iheir hearlfell beliefs ation of Ihe earth and evolution has .• easy lo la) .i layer of water setting destruction of ihe pond from ihe to gel involved. UAO has shown no led up lo them. Well, it doesn"! end about Ihe rights" of animals. All Sarah Goldman I concrete in the center of the pond to pocket of ihe Alumni Board, we ihe concern for diversity this year, from lhal your comments suggested lo me with us. There was a lot before us decrease ihe seepage, line ihe sides populalion BGSU should demand ihe Real World event lo concerts lhal is thai you probably haven'i serious- and there will be more after we have FishChance @aol. com Correction: The March 28 staff editorial in The BG News incorrect- The BG News is willing and eager to run corrections for factual After you've finished with The BG News, extend your whining to the ly stated thai Brian Engelman is the UAO representative for USG. Engel- errors. If you spot one. please notify us quickly. Thank you for reading University as a whole! Guest columns and letters to the editor should be man was recently appointed lo be the USG at-large representative. The BG News. sent to [email protected]. 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Opinion Editor Ci'ry Editor Graphics Editor page on the web at www.bgnews.com. Decisions made by the Editor-in-Chief and the \ Editorial Board are final. Wednesday, March 29, 2000 The BG News page 5 CITY www.bgnetvs.com/city Farmers also feel strain The Bl#t of increased fuel prices Compiled by Stefanie Sizemore City Police Blotter Friday: cited for underage consumption in of Ridge Street. KIMBERLY DUPPS petroleum is used to process fertiliz- Adam Morse, Toledo, was cited the 100 block of Manville. Sunday: for open container in a vehicle, William Lohrman, Sylvania. was William Schiller. Oregon, wasl STAFF WRrTER er, but is not in fertilizer itself. Thursday: "We are going to see a significant underage consumption, and DUI. He cited for open container and underage cited for public urination in Lot 2. There were numerous reports of was pulled over for driving without consumption on Frazee. Marco Lugo, was cited for assaul High gas prices are not only increase in fertilizer costs between [vehicles being vandalized from now and planting time," Strowe his headlights North Main Street. Jeff Harb. Harbor, was cited for in the 200 block of North Main. affecting the pocket books of student South College to Fifth Street. Adam Bowsher, Wapakoneta, was open container and underage posses- Derek Burger. New Philadelphia commuters and city residents, but said. "We have already seen the Craig Wulff, Weston, was cited for price increase now at the wholesale cited for public urination on North sion in the 500 block of Frazee. and Greg Rose. Dayton, were cited local farmers as well. (speeding in the 1000 block of Main. Josh Liggins, Fremont, was cited for underage consumption after being Kathy Limes, a farmer in Bowl- level." Fairview. The higher costs of fertilizer and Michael Kennedy, Bowling for possession of marijuana less than caught trying to knock over a mail- ing Green, said the increase in fuel There was a report of an opossum Green, was cited for underage con- 100 grams, after flagging down a box on North Enterprise. prices is costing farmers approxi- herbicides may cause farmers to use [walking around in circles on Rose- the products sparingly. However, sumption outside BW-3's. police officer for a ride to campus. A male was found passed ou mately $5 to $15 more per acre of wood Drive. Clinton McCabe. Bowling Green, Robert Pelz. Toledo, was cited for against a pole on East Wooster. land that they own. Strowe said that farmers already use Matthew Durant, Bowling Green, fertilizer very economically because was cited for underage consumption public urination in Lot 2. A fire was reported on Northj According to Richard Strowe, a hvas cited for obstruction of official outside BW-3's. Chris Hayes. Toledo, was cited for Enterprise. grain elevator operator at Midwood, of financial reasons. business for wiping chalk marks off Although farmers are going to be Ben Grna, Maumee, was cited for public urination in Lot I. A set of keys was found at June Inc., the gas prices, which are 50 to [ires to prevent two hour parking disorderly conduct at Howard's Club. Police officers reported that some- tion Bar and Grill. 70 percent higher than they were last experiencing financial burdens from enforcement. the high oil prices, they will not be William Burgett, Bowling Green, one threw a beer bottle at their vehi- Michelle Gundlach. Bowling] year, are affecting farmers in various There was a report of woodchucks was cited for disorderly conduct on cle in the 200 block of North Enter- Green, was arrested for underagt ways. receiving any kind of aid from the n a backyard in the 700 block of government to compensate for the East Wooster. prise. possession and obstructing officia! "Farmers see the immediate Sandridge. Robin Slehorst. Leispsic. was Pablo Gonzalez. Bowling Green, justice on South College. increase in fueling the tractors and high fuel costs, Strowe said. There was a request to trap a rac- "Farmers cannot increase crop cited for speeding on South Main. was charged with disorderly conduct Nate Genton. Ganhanna. wasl the trucks that transport their crops." Icoon who sleeps in a window well of Jeff Tevis. Lakeview, was arrested while intoxicated on North Main arrested for providing a place lm Strowe said. prices," he said. "Crop prices are a house on Williams. Diesel fuel is used in tractors as determined by the supply and for felonious assault on North Main. Street. underage consumption of alcohol or demand of the product." Stacy Shapira. Pittsburgh, was Family Dollar Store reported a A hit-skip was reported in the 100 South College. well as the trucks that transport the Lited for speeding on the corner of theft. block of Manville. A resident on Cobbleston reported] crops from the farm to where they The grain prices are at a 25-year low, which also is affecting farmers. Elm Street and Fourth Street. Kevin Wend!, Solon, was cited for A purse was reported stolen from that his house was vandalized some- are processed. According to Limes, Andrew Riddell, Bowling Green, open container and underage con- time during the night. the cost of diesel fuel has doubled in Additionally, farmers face increased Wendy's. cost when drying their grain, which Iwas cited for DUI and allowing pas- sumption on Thurstin Avenue. Brian Spring. Huber Heights, was A mailbox in the 200 block ofj the past year. sengers to ride outside of his vehicle Biddle was knocked off its post. Dan Frobose. agricultural agent is done with a special fuel called LP Saturday: cited for disorderly conduct for gas. in the 100 block of Troup. Paul O'Donnel, Fairview Park, breaking furniture in a public street Monday: for Wood County, said farmers may J Brock Treece, Grover Hill, was have to reduce the amount of "till- There is no apparent relief for was cited for open container and Kanen Montgomery. Clyde, was Matthew Crouse. Bowling Green farmers. tiled for open container after being underage consumption. He was cited for disorderly conduct for and Ryan Powers. Temperance, werej ing" done before the crops are plant- found with an open can of beer on the found walking down East Merry breaking furniture in a public street. cited for underage possession of alco- ed to conserve on fuel. "This will have a serious impact on farmers if the fuel prices are rarner of Ridge and North Enter- Street drinking a bottle of beer. Eric Brown. Bowling Green, was hol and possession of paraphernalia 'Tilling means going over the prise. ground with a tractor that pulls going to stay high." Strowe said. William Mangano Wcsllake. ^as cited open container in the 200 block in the 700 block of Eighth Street. something to disturb the ground," Limes agreed. Frobose explained. "It could be devastating to some In addition to the fuel that farm- operations, while some may be able -THE CONGRESSIONAL REPORT ers put into their trucks and tractors, to absorb it." Limes said. high oil prices will affect farmers in However, Limes does see an CONGRESSMAN PAUL GULMORE the way they treat their crops. alternative to fuel that would lower "One of the other things that we the cost to farmers. This past week. I paid about domestic and foreign oil and gas paid in gas taxes and that northwest foreign countries and direct it for are going to see is an increase in the "One of the solutions is to pro- $1.50 per gallon to fill up my gas development being cut. Once oil Ohio is a perennial loser in state use here in the United States. price of herbicides." Strowe said. duce more grain ethanol. which is tank in Port Clinton. This price is consumption is reduced or other highway funds, this loss of revenue The last, and in my opinion, the Herbicides contain petroleum, a made out of corn, and the use of soy about 50 percent higher than what sources of fuel, like ethanol or solar would be devastating to our area's most realistic policy choice is to base which yields gasoline, diesel diesel. made out of soy beans," you or I would have paid during power, displace gasoline, the future transportation needs. use diplomatic and economic sanc- and other types of fuel. Limes said. "It would be a win-win 1999. and could escalate to $2 per increased production will drive the The third line of attack being tions to increase global oil produc- In addition to herbicides, farmers situation for everyone; it would help gallon before the summer months price down. This is the least popu- promoted is to use some of the oil tion. Our country has been busy will also face an increase in the cost grain prices and would lower fuel are through. While the price of lar choice of most people on Capi- in the strategic petroleum reserve trying to bring a number of interna- of fertilizer. prices, respectively." gasoline after being adjusted for tol Hill. (SPR). This group of large tanks in tional cartels, including the drug According to Frobose. petroleum Although some state vehicles are inflation is not much higher than The second option being dis- Louisiana contains 575 million bar- ones, to their knees. I think we prices have a direct effect on the using soy diesel. farmers are still other points in history, the steep cussed is to lower the Federal gaso- rels of oil that the United States should be no less tough with the costs of pesticides and fertilizer. The relying on conventional fuel. and rapid price increase has shown line tax by 4.3 cents per gallon. keeps in reserve in case of a nation- price-fixing oil barons of the Orga- how reliant our economy is on This would be a short-term fix and al emergency. This is definitely a nization of Petroleum Exporting • Fuel costs are 50%-70% higher gasoline and how lowering its price could probably provide the most "do-able" solution, but many peo- Countries (OPEC). I am a sponsor helps fuel people's businesses and immediate relief if it were enacted. ple, including the Clinton Adminis- of legislation to have our country this year than last. lives. The reality of the situation, though, tration, have argued that while the cut foreign aid and military sales to At present, most elected officials is that President Clinton is opposed present price problem is an incon- countries that fix oil prices. I will • Fuel cost Increase Is S5-S15 an acre. in Washington understand the sig- to tax relief and would veto any venience, it hardly constitutes the also be supporting legislation to tie nificance of high oil prices and legislation sent to him by the Con- kind of national emergency that is International Monetary Fund (IMF) For a 500 acre cost. It could be as want to see these levels fall. Our gress. This strategy would put us worthy of drawing down the SPR. loans, which are a major source of discussions in the Capitol have back at "square one" with high Also, some in Congress feel our capital for development in OPEC much as $7,500 basically focused upon taking one gasoline prices and no relief. In domestic oil production industry is nations, to their restraint from or more of four routes. addition, repealing 4.3 cents per rebounding from some lean years petroleum price fixing. • Cost for diesel fuel has doubled In The first tack to take is to do gallon in gasoline taxes would and that there plenty of oil I believe this "carrot-and-stick" nothing. Many free-market advo- mean a loss of $275 million to the resources, explored but undevel- approach will be the most benefi- the last year cates believe that the laws of supply State of Ohio in transportation oped, exist to face supply concerns. cial in that it will drop prices now and demand will yield lower prices funding. Of note, the President has the abili- and oil producing countries know • Grain prices are at a 25 year low as market forces go to work. The In light of the fact that Ohio gets ty to restrict the export of oil from what awaits them if they act against current climate is the result of less than $1 back for every dollar Alaskan wells to Japan and other our interests in the future. The Department of Ethnic Studies in conjunction witn the Department of ^ Romance Languages and The American Culture Studies and Women's Studies Programs Invite ^ou to a public lecture in honor of Women's History Month "La Lupe and La India: Toward a Feminist Genealogy of Salsa" Frances Aparacio Arthur F. Thurnau Professor Department of Romance Languages and Literatures & Program in American Culture/Latino & Latina Studies. University of Michigan author of Listening to Salsa: Gender. Latin Popular Music, and Puerto Rican Cultures (University Press of New England. 1998) 2:00-4:00 PM March 31. 2000 The Women's Center. 108 Hanna Hall Xii Xii xa xii \u \t> xa xa xa xa HELP WANTEV STUDENT TRAVEL £ 6 I n$ ratuiat\6r)s\ A String- Quartet Te eiir Dancers. needed-to-play Cheaper than Tuition... We are so Pre Lid el Yew! for a Titanic Thewie- V inner more fun than Body Piercing at Ccnmnow, [ Student ID's Eurail Passes Jana Covert pv. 'Dining- Center Travel Insurance Beds on a Budget Michelle Raleigh ,4 Thtusday Special Student Airfares Adventure Holidays Sarah Namestnik ^J April 13th Round The World Journey Great Travel Products Wendy Peeh * 4:30- 7pwv Meridith Stitah Will pay $2 5 for each- Jen Cummings performer Melissa Gibson plus-a-i Cassie Martin dinner. EStw * Special thanks te eyr meralers wftc Interested parties should contact Dining Services worked so h&r&\ care of Barb 372-7938. \<> \<> xn Xii \!> \ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS said they expected ihethe verdict to be i ^^g^ . . m—w ■—■ m ^J overturned.overturned. . . I » i BV *' ' ' ' ' SAN FRANCISCO — Leslie "I think the result itself is just Whiteley is a 40-year-old smoker contrary to common sense, and I with lung cancer who has been told think that a lot of people — includ- by her doctors that she will probably ing [those) not necessarily on our die this year. She has also won a side — will see that as well." said stinging verdict against Big Tobac- Michael York, a lawyer who repre- co. sents Philip Morris but was not In a 9-3 decision Monday, a involved in the Whiteley case. Superior Court jury ordered Philip The industry tends to lose cases Morris and R.J. Reynolds to pay $10 where internal documents are pre- million each to Whiteley and her sented to the jury, said Richard Day- husband. nard, a law professor at Northeastern University and chairman of the It is believed to be the first case Tobacco Products Liability Project, the tobacco industry has lost to which encourages lawsuits against someone who began smoking after cigarette makers. tobacco companies began labeling cigarette packs with a government- The San Francisco jury had required warning in the 1960s. In access to 950 documents, most of 1966. the labels said smoking "may them internal company papers. be" hazardous, and in 1969. the "Where juries have seen the doc- warning was strengthened to say it uments and seen what companies "is" hazardous to your health. were thinking and doing, versus what they were saying, the jury says, Whiteley said she started smok- OK. Ms. Whiteley should have ing in 1972 at age 13. She smoked been a stronger person, but she's Philip Morris' Marlboros and paying dearly for her weaknesses, Reynolds' Camels until 1998. when and the tobacco companies arc she quit shortly before doctors diag- laughing all the way to the bank.'" nosed small-cell lung cancer. Daynard said last week. Her co-counsel Robert Brown Around the country, juries have said cigarette package warnings awarded damages to individual don't go far enough. They should smokers only five other times, and say that 450.000 people die from three of those verdicts were over- smoking-related illnesses each year turned on appeal. Companies are and that one of every two long-term appealing the other two, and have heavy smokers will die that way, he yet to pay any damages. said. "We continue to believe that the There's a big level of difference public, including smokers, have Associated Press Photo between "They're not good for you" long been aware that smoking has and 'You've got a 50 percent chance significant and inherent risks." said SMOKERS — Attorney Madelyn Chaber talks with reporters Monday, March 27 in San Francisco about the lung cancer that has of dying from one of several very R.J. Reynolds spokesman Seth spread to Leslie Whiteley's brain. Whiteley is the first smoker who began smoking after warning labels were attached to cigarettes serious diseases.'" Brown said. Moskowitz. "And people who to win a lawsuit against tobacco manufacturers. The same jury awarded the cou- choose to smoke in the face of these ple SI.7 million in compensatory known risks should not be financial- from damage suits but did not pro- cealing the dangers of smoking. Cal- rejected (he warning labels as a end user of a health risk." said Bove. damages last week after finding the ly rewarded." vide a complete shield. The court ifornia law barred suits by individ- defense because the companies a waste-water treatment plant opera- companies deceived the public The Supreme Court ruled in 1992 said a suit could be based on evi- ual smokers until 1997. accepted labels only to appease the tor. "The label was there only about the dangers of smoking that the warning labels offered dence that companies defrauded the One juror. 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VIENNA, Austria — OPEC would be needed to curb crude oil move a "positive development" OPEC Secretary General Ril- ignored objections of its second prices that have tripled over the past "These increases will help sustain wanu I.ukman of Nigeria confirmed 12 months biggest member and agreed to worldwide economic growth and Wednesday morning that nine mem- The Clinton administration had increase oil production, officials provide greater balance between oil bers would revert to higher levels of been lobbying lor a rise of 2 million said Wednesday. Hut the amount of supply and demand." Clinton said in lo 2.5 million barrels a day to bring production that prevailed before new oil might not be enough 10 sig- down gasoline prices that in the a statement. April I. 1999. 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'That's Pat's match winning streak, the Falcon something that's going to help us in men's tennis team is preparing for cheer for each other. these two matches when we go on matches against Louisville. Rice and That's something the road. As long as we support each Latest hockey Dayton. that's going to help other, I think we can do well." tourney Today, the Falcons put their us in these two The Falcons and the Owls match streak on the line against the Cardi- up Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. in SPECIAL TO THE BG NEWS outbreaks nals. The last time the two schools matches when we go Columbus. met was in 1998. when the Cardinals on the road. As long Saturday, the Falcons will com- The BG men's lacrosse club col- won 7-0. as we support each plete their stretch of six matches in lected their first trophy of the season not racial this past weekend, taking second This season, the Cardinals are other, I think we can eight days at home against the Day- place in the First St. Patrick's Day Why is everybody so quick to ranked 50th in the nation, with a 14- ton Flyers. Aftermath Lacrosse Tournament. 7 record. Since February, they have do well." The tournament was held at the call while people racist? In Dayton, the Falcons face Just because the two latest black beaten Ball State. Indiana. Michigan Jay Harris BG intramural fields. eyes for the NHL were white on State and Dayton. Cardinal losses Men's Tennis Coacb another young team. The Flyers The Falcons recorded three straight wins in the tournament black incidents, everybody who have come at the hands of Virginia have no seniors on their roster. doesn't know anything about hock- p.m. this afternoon. before losing to Denison 17-6 in the Tech. Pacific and Fresno State. The last time BGSU met Dayton championship game. ey is crying racism. On Friday, BGSU will travel to People who pride themselves on Louisville sports a young roster in dual competition was in 1998. While no individual statistics Columbus to face the Rice Owls, were available for the Denison rallying for civil rights and make with five freshmen, two sopho- when the Falcons came away with a sure that everybody gets treated mores, three juniors and one senior. who are ranked in the national top squad, the Big Red played tough as a team in the championship, contin- equally may be in over their heads in Junior Hezuan Hizan was 12-4 in forty. 5-2 victory. The teams also met at suggesting that white man Marty The Owls bring an 8-2 March uously frustrating the Falcon singles play last season. BGSU's fall tournament. defense. Sophomore attackmen McSorley's two fisted slash on black record into this match. Their only man Donald Brashear was racially With the Falcons' win streak, Dayton is 7-7 on the season. They Scott Legan (Cleveland, OH/St. losses this month were to Miami- motivated. which includes three sweeps last lost to Midwestern Collegiate Con- Ignatius), Shawn Murphy (Pitts- In the same regard, those people weekend, head coach Jay Harris Florida and Columbia. burgh. PA/Peters Township), junior ference power Butler, but beat midfielder Chip O'Toole (Hudson. are out of line in believing that white expects this match to be a measure Like Louisville, Rice also fields a man Scott Niedermayer's similar Hit young team. Three freshmen, five Louisville 7-0. OH/Hudson) and freshman sensa- of how well the Falcons have played tion Jesse Ascunce (Bowling Green. on black man Peter Worrell had the sophomores, one junior, and two "They'll come in to battle us and same reasoning behind it. as of late. OH/Bowling Green) led the scoring For crying out loud...give it a seniors round out their roster. play hard," Harris said. attack for the Falcons in the final "I think it'll be a good barometer MIKE LEHMKUHLE/The BG Newt rest. Let's let them be hockey play- of where we are in the season." Har- Harris stated that the Falcons' The Falcons will put their home contest. ers instead of blacks and whites. team unity could be a factor in the Perhaps the most exciting game No one familiar with hockey is ris said. win streak on the line against the in the tournament was played in ihe Falcons' success in these two road TENNIS — Falcon Vitek Wild saying the hits are racist. Brashear The Falcons will take on the Car- Flyers I p.m. Saturday at BGSU's semi-finals, when BG beat rival dinals at the Bass-Rudd Courts at 4 matches. He added that the Falcons Toledo 14-13 in overtime, the isn't playing the race card. Worrell Keefe Courts. returns a shot last weekend •••n't nlavine tht* r;"'- "■>"* '• «•■»-««■ have a strong team bond, and are not Rockets got off to a quick Start that the only people playing the race against BG. taking a 5-1 lead at Ihe card are people who don't know a Baseball end of the first quaner. By the start thing about hockey. of the third quarter, the Brown and As Dallas based radio host Tom Orange regained momentum by tal- Joyner, who obviously does not lying four straight goals, including watch hockey, play hockey, or even two by junior midfielder Jeremy know what a two line pass is. said on Culpepper (Jamestown, his show "If I want to be a fan of Falcons fall 11-8 to Oakland NY/Jamestown). hockey, you aren't doing anything to Murphy and fellow junior mid- win me over by hitting your black NICK HURM pitched 3 1/3 innings of two run fielder Tom Erlenbach (Worthing- players in the head." SPORTS WRITER baseball, giving up four hits and ton, OH/Thomas Worthington) also What? striking out six on the day. scored in the third quarter to spark Whether players getting hit in the "SB" It was cold and miserable, but The Falcons staned off well gett- the Falcons. head with sticks helps or hurts hock- there was still a baseball game ting a run in the second off an infield In the fourth quarter. Toledo ey is arbitrary. But Joyner makes it played at Warren E. Steller field yes- sacrifice by freshman Corey Loomis came back to take a 13-10 advan- sound as if the NHL has a bounty on terday. scoring junior Lee Morrison. BG tage, but once again BG rallied to black heads. The Falcons may ha e wished picked up one more in the third come within a goal of the Rockets. I must have missed the memo there wasn't as the visiting Oakland when sophomore Len Elias singled Sophomore attackman Bill Fallbn from NHL commissioner Gaty Golden Grizzlies came into town to scoreteammate Nick Elrod. (Shaker Heights, OH/Shaker Bettman that said black players must and handed BG its first loss at home The Golden Grizzles answered Heights) tallied a goal with 13 sec- be punished for their race. 11-8. back in the fourth with three runs onds left in the game to bring BG There is no racism in the NHL. "We're happy to come in here and sparked by an RBI double by catch- closer to a win. Hockey is violent and to say that get a win," Oakland coach Mark er Chuck Van Robays. BG came After Fallon's goal, O'Toole con- McSorley and Niedermeyer acted in ^>^: Avery said. right back and tied the game in the trolled the ensuing face-off, rolling racist huffs is to clear Brashear and "Anytime you play a team that bottom half of the inning off a single the ball back to Murphy, who then Worrell of all wrongdoing. _ has been in the NCAA Tournament by senior Brad Simon, scoring assisted Fallon on the game-tying Yeah, they are the victims here. two years in a row you have to play catcher Kenny BurJine. goal with five seconds left in the but players don't get a two handed nine innings against them. We did Both teams scored five runs in game. slash for nothing. Brashaer and Wor- that today." the next two innings. By this lime, In overtime, O'Toole and Mur- rell have jobs. They are goons. Paid With temperatures in the mid-for- the weather looked like it could have phy again worked their magic, con- to fight. They are NHL hitmen. ties and the howling Bowling Green ended the game on a delay, but the Don't think Don and Pete were trolling the opening face-off for the wind on cue as always, a handful of Brown and Orange. Murphy minding their own business when loyal baseball fans witnessed an they felt a crack on the head all of a offensive struggle between the two • See BASEBALL, page 9 whipped the ball to Fallon, who beat sudden. teams. The wind was a major factor two Rocket defenders to score the No, quite the contrary. in the offense. McSorley had lost a fight to winning goal just a few seconds hito Any player that could drive the the overtime period. • Brashaer earlier in the game, and ball to right field had a shot at was taunted by the young goon. putting the ball over the fence as the Fallon recorded an incredible Maybe he overreacted, but Many wind helped carry the ball. BG eight goals in the game. just wanted to fight. bullpen pitcher Brad Henry saw two Saturday. BG opened the tourna- WotTell elbowed Niedermayer in pi the head twice before Niedermay- of the. homerun balls he gave up be ment with a 9-7 win over the Gloss aided by the wind. City Lacrosse Club and a 10-2 victo- er's stick came into play. And. you The BG outfielders looked like know what, Worrell didn't elbow they had an easy catch on their ry over Brockport (NY). Niedermayer because he was white. hands, but kept backing up until With the wins, the Falcbns He elbowed him because it is his job improve their record to 4-1 overall. to get under the other team's skin. there was no more room left and If he gets a two handed slash to watched the ball go over the fence. Their next game takes place Satur- "It's frustrating for the pitchers." day at noon with BG heading^ to the head, it is his reward for a job BG starting pitcher Tony Fontana well done. Way to go. Pete. said. Athens to face Ohio University. " So, please. I ask the ill-informed i4 Sunday, the Brown and Orange do-gooders to stop making a big fuss "If a batter gets ahold of a ball in over it. Not everything comes down MIKE LEHMKUHLE/The BG News this wind a routine fly ball can make return home for a noon game against FALCONS — Above, Falcon Alan Gilhousen prepares to swing at its way out." to white and black. Just because an Fontana did not give up the long Akron and a 3 p.m. match with the incident involves two members of a Buffalo pitch. Right, BG's Matt Best stretches for a put-out last Glass City Lacrosse Club. Both different races, doesn't mean that ball to Oakland. The junior was on a weekend. The Brown and Orange broke their three-game win- pitch count to save his arm for this games will be held on the intramur- race was the motivating factor. weekend against Toledo. BG's ace And to think that race is always a ning streak by losing to Oakland 11-8 yesterday. al fields. factor, well that's offensive to every factor, well that's offensive to every individual who judges people for themselves and not for their race. Indians Slashing is part of the game. Just because two of the NHL's 16 black players were involved in an ugly incident doesn't mean a race war has Braves beat Indians 7-6 to erupt. Please stop being so damn quick to cry wolf. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS door of the visitors' clubhouse door. one of the perks I guess." What if Brashear had hit Worrell Wally Joyner went 4-for-5 and Lockhart led off the fifth against in the head with his stick? Would WINTER HAVEN. Fla. — John drove in three runs for the Braves. Bartolo Colon with a sinking liner to that be just another example of black Rocker received a warm reception Kevin Millwood allowed three center that dropped in front of div- on black crime? Don't be ridiculous. from Cleveland fans who have been runs and nine hits in five innings to ing center fielder Lance Johnson and So. don't be fooled into thinking hearing trade rumors and Keith get the win. rolled to the wall. Lockhart managed that Marty McSorley and Scott Nie- Lockhart hit an inside-the-park Jolbert Cabrera and Kenny to round the bases for his third dermeyer are racist and that Donald homer Tuesday, leading the Atlanta Lofton homered and David Justice homer this spring. Brashear and Peter Worrell are mar- Braves to a 7-6 win over the Indians. had two RBIs for the Indians. "I felt like I was running in sand," tyrs. Don't get them mixed up in an Rocker. Atlanta's notorious clos- Many of the 6,771 fans at Chain Lockhart said. "I knew they were ugly cloud of smoke. Don't think er, pitched an uneventful seventh O' Lakes Park stood and cheered going to wave me around. Man, I they are anything more than hockey inning as the Braves won for just the when Rocker sprinted toward the was passed.' players. second time in their last 10 exhibi- mound to pitch the bottom of the Indians manager Charlie Manuel They are playing an emotional tion games. seventh inning. The applause grew had hoped to play Kenny Lofton in game. Sometimes that emotion gets The left-hander has been men- louder when the left-hander was center field for the first time in a the best of you. tioned in trade rumors with the Indi- introduced as the Braves' pitcher. major league game this spring. But It's not -always cause for a race ans and Montreal Expos, but he did- Before the game. Rocker had a Lofton, who had offseason shoulder war. n't want to talk about any of them brief discussion with Indians Hall of surgery, had some stiffness and bat- after the game. Fame pitcher Bob Feller and in ted leadoff as Cleveland's designat- When asked about the trade talks. between innings Rocker signed ed hitter. Rocker, suspended for the first 12 dozens of autographs for fans down Dan Nied is the sports editor for Still. Lofton has played three Associated Pies* Photc the BG News. He would like every- games of the season for making dis- the third-base line. games at DH while recovering from INDIANS— Cleveland Indians shortstop Jolbert Cabrera jQmps one to vote for Nied/Recvnk for paraging comments about minori- "I was pretty flattered he wanted a torn rotator cuff and is expected to USG elections. Email him at ties, gays and foreigners, shook his to meet me," Rocker said of Feller. begin the season on the 25-man ros- aside after making the throw to complete a double play Monday dnied@ bgnet. bgsu. edu head and waved reporters toward the "It was nice talking to him. That's ter. The Indians lost to the Braves 7-6 yesterday. 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What Bay coach Tony Dungy, whose team PALM BEACH. Fla. — NFL will come back in the AFC. That AFC team, for example, would be a could find itself in an NFC South- owners have dropped plans for will give the AFC 17 teams, requir- natural rival for Green Bay'.' east division with Carolina. New annual games between natural rivals ing one team to move to the NFC. Rooney said Tuesday the other Orleans and Atlanta. like the 49ers and Raiders. Giants The strongest candidate is Seattle two games probably would be based "But you develop new rivalries and Jets, Buccaneers and Dolphins. The only thing being discussed on schedule strength, similar to the after a couple of years when you The league also is making little this week is the scheduling format current format. That means the first- play twice a year and are contending progress this week on realigning to for the new lineup, which will place team in a division would play for a title with them. Time changes 32 teams when the new Houston include eight four-team divisions. first-place teams from other divi- everything. My kids wouldn't franchise joins the NFL for the 2002 The most likely plan is one pro- sions, second-place teams would remember that Cleveland was once season. posed by Pittsburgh owner Dan play second-place teams and so on. in the NFC" Realignment has been one of the Rooney. As for realignment, the most pop- Dungy's main problem with the league's thorniest problems. Those It would include homc-and-home ular plans would keep several divi- plan is tiebreakers. who were around for the last major games within each division, a total sions much as they are now. "Under this proposal, you may be reshuffling — the AFL-NFL merger of six. plus four games against teams The NFC East most likely will competing for a wild-card berth with in 1970 — recall the difficulties. in a division within the conference keep Dallas. Philadelphia. Washing- someone you haven't played and "The hardest thing I've done in and four games against teams in a ton and the New York Giants while who hasn't even played any teams in 40 years in the league." Baltimore division in the other conference. dropping Arizona. The Cardinals common. What do you do then?" he owner Art Modell says. Some owners wanted the extra aren't happy with that, but that's to asked. This realignment, which is sup- two games to be natural geographic be expected. Good question. posed to be finished by June 1.2001. rivalries, which could be played "There are going to be hurt feel- That's why it's so hard to realign. might not be as difficult. Cincinnati Reds Boone looks to fit in Reds system THE ASSOCAITED PRESS full seasons in 1999 and gave strong hints of what's to come. Casey bat- FORT MYERS, Fla — When ted 332 with 25 homers and 99 talk turns to the Cincinnati Reds' up- RBIs; Reese won the Gold Glove at and-coming stars, fans immediately second base; Graves had a team- think of Sean Casey, Pokey Reese and Danny Graves. high 27 saves. Third baseman Aaron Boone Boone. 27. had to overcome a thinks he belongs in that group, too. poor start to finish with a career year Boone had the best season of his of his own. major league career in 1999. hitting He opened the season as the start- .280 overall with 14 homers and 72 ing third baseman but quickly found RBIs while starting 129 games at himself flat on his back. An enlarged third. colon caused him to miss four Good enough to secure a spot in games and lose weight. that young nucleus for the future? In the next 19 games, he hit .235 "You're always having to prove yourself to be part of that but yeah, I and got optioned to Triple-A. definitely feel I'm part of that and "At the beginning of the year I expect to be." Boone said. "And I got sick and lost 10 pounds and I expect to continue to have to show think it set me back a little bit." he that in my play. said. "When I came back. I was "I don't necessarily think about it playing two games, sitting for two in that sense other than that I have a and then not playing for a week. Associated Press Photo Associated Press Photo job to do to help my team win today. "When I got my health together FORTE—North Carolina's Joseph Forte, who helped lead If I do that, which I think I will, then and came back up. I got the opportu- that will all take care of itself." the Tar Heels to the Final 4, gets tangled up ^ith a Oklahoma Cincinnati Red's third baseman Aaron Boone reacts to striking nity to play every day and took off Casey, Reese and Graves played State defender. out in a Spring Training game. from there." Apartment Living Not What You Expected? 24 Hour Towing Transmission • Tires All Mechanical Work • Bearings St. Thomas More - Newman Housing • Brakes • All Farm Equip • Diesel and Gas Motors Sinele Rooms - $1500 per semester Wednesday Night: j± - Low Shop Rates - Share Room with Roommate - $850 per semester - Free Towing with Student ID - y^-^L (^eludes: s^*K H Jazz Night w * (with qualified repair) ^ W Come see local students, faculty and ^P mnm\ • All utilities m-m\ I II i • Cable TV 1 II J residents play a variety of jazz music. B&B Truck & Auto • Parking spot close to campus 19 and over welcome • Friendly, safe, quiet environment Thursday Night: The Zachary Walker Band Repair & Welding • On site laundry facility Drink Specials / Pool Tables 13040 Bishop Rd„ Bowling Green, OH • 353-2526 Call after 6 pm for details on hassle free Ijuinfi r*- J 353-9164 Andy and Sarah Strand Great Apartments Still Available for Fall 2000 At QIIMMFR RATFQ- Single room SSuMin one OUH ItnnHlEO. Share room S7S Month sia /T Forrest Creason/f GREENBRIAR! ^g GOLF COURSE ** East Poe Road _ __ 419-372-2674 Tee ff Columbia Court Apartments onSavings $775 - $900 mo. • Close To Campus! Mercer Manor Apartments Student $775 - $850 mo. • AC, Fireplaces! w^ Spring Memberships East Merry Apartments > fc NOW $725 mo. • Newly Remodeled AVAILABLE Only Also a few spots still open at Field Manor Apartments and $60.00 Frazee Ave. Apartments. Both $625 to $675 a month. Close To Campus! Apartments Also Available For Summer Rental! You can charge it to your BURSAR!! You must call ahead for Tee-Times. You must have a valid I.D. 224 E. Wooster mJSSc r i Wednesday, March 29, 2000 The BG News Page 11 SPORTS www.b9twws.com/sports Ice Skating Skater attacked in hotel THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Bernadis was cut when he (hey would compete in the final, answered the door but was able 10 long program later (ha( nigh(. The NICE, France — A French pairs slam it, preventing the man from skaters are contenders for a medal skater was attacked in a hotel room getting inside, Gailhaguet said The afrer finishing fourth in (he short Tuesday by a man who cut him on skater was too disoriented to provide program (he forearm wrilh a razor and then a detailed description of the attacker, The championship's organizing fled down the corridor. he said. committee pledged additional safe(y Stephane Bernadis received sev- The 26-year-old skater practiced measures, wi(hou( being specific. eral stitches and. bandaged wrist to tentatively with partner Sarah Abit- Security at the ho(el had been elbow, returned to practice hours bol — throwing her only once and relaxed a( skaters' requesl. said Djel- later at the World Figure Skating not doing any lifts. loul Hassan, chief of security a( (he Championships. "They didn't take am risks." s;iid championships. "We are unable to say if the ihe pair's manager. Gilles Beyer "We're concerned. bu( confident attack is random or premeditated or "Thai's why he doesn't make (he left the act of a crazy person." said Didi- arm work too much. What was (he organizing committee is (aking er Gailhaguet. head of the organiz- important was (o skate again after (he necessary s(eps to secure (he Associated Press Photo ing committee and president of the what happened." Safety of (he US (earn and all (he French skating federation. "To his Beyer said (he seven-time French a(hle(es." U.S. Figure Ska(ing Asso- French skater Stephane Bernadis performs at a practice session during the World Figure Skating knowledge, Bernadis had not national champions would decide Championships. A man wielding a razor attacked Bernadis at his hotel room Tuesday. received any previous threats. after practice Wednesday whether ciation spokesman Bob Dunlop said. Personals Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Classified •Ara'Ai'A'Ara'ArA" Summer subleasers needed. 114 N En- An Open Invitation lo all Nurses An Open Invitation to all Camp Wilson-Wesl Central OH-seeks Ads Alpha Gamma Delta would like to terprise 01.3 bdrm, 1 bath, can hold 4 What: Work Ihe most satisfying job you Home Health Aides summer slaff for 9 wk. co-ed YMCA resi- congratulate Allison Barry on her people S725/mo 352-4768 will ever have, as a pediatnc home care What: Work Ihe most satisfying job you denl camp for children 7-17. Director po- engagement to Jack Durnbaugh. WANTED 1924 Hi-Echo Yearbook family nurse FT and PT hours available. will ever have, as a pediatnc home health sitions and internships available in teen 372-6977 aide PT hours available •ArA'ArA'AI'A'AI'A* heirloom tost in fire, desperately need to Where: Luckey, Ohio leadership, waterfront, arts, trips, and Thf BG Nni -ill rtot kiroarmt , acc.-pt adi Where: Luckey. Ohio FALL 2000 PRACTICUM OPPORTUNI- " replace! Call 352-4398 or When: As soon as,possible camp logistics Need counselors for out- tli*, dittrrrntrrarr or rrrtouface dtttnmutattott agamti When: As soon as possible an> mdi, .dual or f roup on the bant of rat? w color. [email protected]. Who: A very special little girl with some post and canoe programs, horseback rid- TIES IN THE INTRAMURAL OFFICE Who: A very special little girl wi(h some creed, rrlrgroti rtaironal origin. tetual oneiHalron. dit FOR RECREATION AND SPORT MAN- special needs. ing, and traditional camp. Experience in abrliry. >ram, a< a tnrrarr or on lire battt ot an) otlter Wanted: 1-2 roommates to share house RSVP: Pediatnc Services of America, Inc. special needs. camping, nature study, arts & crafts wa- leeally protetrtd MM AGEMENT MAJORS APPLICATIONS 1.5 blocks from BGSU. Many perks. Pels Please fax your resume to Cindy at 614- RSVP: Pediatric Services ol America, Inc the H'I Ml MW lire rrrrn 10 online. diKoniinwc AVAILABLE IN 130 PERRY FIELD terfront activities and sports & fitness okay. No smokers. Inleresled? E-mail Please fax your resume to Cindy al 614- or retrtc any ad.rmtf rurtn tilth at llmte Initial to he HOUSE AND DUE FRIDAY. APRIL 7. IN- 501-0875 EOE helpful Call 1-800-423-0427 or email delama!or>. lacking in tactual hant. niitteadmr or talte cckhSmail com or call 419-353-4830 501-0875 EOE TERVIEWS WILL BE HELD APRIL 10- willson1@bnghtusa com Mi nature Alt adtenitenteint are tutijecr to editing and ATTENTION STUDENTS uporntal 11 MOLTEN CORP. GET INVOLVED IN INTRAMURALSM AP- 436 N. ENTERPRISE ST. PLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED IMMEDIATE HIRE! THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW Campus Events FOR THE INTRAMURAL ADVISORY Help Wanted ALSO HIRING FOR BOARD FC FALL 2000. PICK UP AN SUMMER POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! Part Ttme APPLICATION IN THE IM OFFICE. 130 "Needed cleaning people 2 weeks sort- First ever Senior Week is coming' PERRY FIELD HOUSE. AND RETURN Less than one block from Campus April 24-27 ing graduation day. Plus general labors BY APRIL 3. INTERVIEWS ARE LIMIT- starling now & graduation for summer S6/HR. STARTING PAY Beyond BG April 27 4 shifts available: ED TO 14 APPLICANTS SELECTED BY Call 353-0325. 8-10 pm Anderson Arena SCREENING COMMITTEE AND WILL A Shift: 7:00am-10 00am Prizes. Food & Fun" BE HELD APRIL 6-7. ACCOUNT MANAGER B Shift: 10:15am-1:15pm Gel your Beyond BG l-shirt on (he City Rentals is now hiring a full dme Jay Smith M.D. C Shift 1:30pm-4:30pm Education steps (or $13! INTRAMURAL ENTRIES DUE: MAR. 29- account manager 40-45 hrs per week D Shift 4:30pm-7:30pm MEN S & WOMEN'S SINGLES AND CO- Benefits after 90 days. Extensive Possibility of working 2 1/2 hours It's coming. REC DOUBLES TENNIS. IF HAND-DE- General Medicine & Pain Management customer contact Deliveries & collections and getting paid for 3' Only 4 more days! LIVERING, DUE BY 3PM IN 130 PFH. IF Starting pay $7.50 hr. Please apply in 354-8802 SERIAL HOMICIDE SENDING ELECTRONICALLY. DUE BY Accepting New Patients person al 838 S. Main, BG. 354-8703 Open to all students, including sociology, 12 NOON. Immediate Appointments Available psychology, criminal |uslice-Enrolt now. KA KA KA KA KA 2000 Summer First Session To Ihe genltemen of Kappa Alpha Order. CRJU 395 Mon & Wed 6 15-9:25pm Thank you (or your support al Co-instructors Judge James W Bachman 3546166 Dance Marathon We couldn't have done and Ally Jerry W Lee. Tel 353-5615 il without you. University Ambassadors Love. Mandy & Jamie Congratulations to Lori. Lauren. Joe. Lisa. KA KA KA KA KA Sarah and Lindsay (or all you did for For the Graduate Student Looking for a SUMMER JOB that will Dance Marathon & the kids Thanks (or MUmMMUMWMi or Young Professional work around your class schedule? The 9MU 6VT OIHCe putting so much of your time & effort into it. Office of Admissions is hiring TOUR University Ambassadors GUIDES. Applications are now available in 110 McFall Center and are due by What: A CHANCE FOR YOU TO WIN HOMESTEAD 5:00pm on Friday. March 31st Contact New at Pisanello's V> h Washinplon Street. Bo*Unj: Green. Ohio Lost/Found the Tour Guide Office at 372-2086 with (419) 354-6036 questions. $200 towards free books! Worried aboul pregnancy?? Camera Found between University Hall Free Pregnancy Tesls. Confidential and and McFall on Wed Call to identify Caring. 354-4673 BG Pregnancy Center 372-7975 When: Thursday March 30th at 7:00pm Lost: Black & White cat Front de-clawed. tummy shaved, call Renee 353-6918. 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Interested? 4830 E-commerce offers you a way to earn you can hustle food & drinks, Jed's wants Email cckhemail.com or call 353-4830. 2-3 summer subleasers needed tor apt w/ you Accepting applications for summer & Si00s weekly plus $200 each mth and GT Tequesta Mountain Bike $675 new, 2 BDR, very spacious, good location, to- free gas. Set your own hours Be your year-round. Part and full time Waitstaff, PLAY SPORTS! HAVE FUN! SAVE $300 obo. 354-7809 wards downtown BG. 352-9523. minimum to start. Kitchen S8-$10/hr. to own boss. 1-888-293-8566. pm 7343. MONEY! Top sports camp-Maine Coun- HONDAS FROM $29/mo Police start Apply within, M-F after 3:00pm. 872- 719 4th. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, central air, selors to coach all sports: tennis, base- impounds! 0 down, 24 mo. at 19.9%. 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M-F 8am-6pm Must have own car. time hours, around your college and per- WANT FREE MUSIC? sonal schedule. Work a minimum of 15 Portage Quarry, bring certification cards. Call 882-2157. GEORGETOWN MANOR Classes for certification begin now. Get a Dimond Rio MP3 Player 800 3rd St. * 616 2nd St. hours per week or 40 hours plus over* Seeking summer childcare tor Look for KAPPA KAPPA PSI at time. Many college students work here. Apply @ 111 S. Main St. gdhov@wcnet org our 2 sons, ages 6 & 10, in our home, Music Building or Education Steps Fall 2000/2001 354-9740 Starting pay is $5.30 per hour with an au- 2 days/week. 8am-3pm, must have own March 27th thru March 31st Line Cooks Needed 1 bdrm starts $325 plus utilities tomatic $.25 per hour increase to $5.55 car. If interested, calf 352-6316. Drawing April 3. Tickets for $1 or 6 for $5 after 100 hours of service with the compa- 7am - 2pm and 5pm - 10pm 2 bdrm starts $545 & elec/froe heat. ny These are unskilled jobs involving as- Liberal starling wage! Student for spring yard work & general W/D facil, AC, parking/walk-in closet, sembling and packaging of small parts. Apply at Kaufman's at the Lodge dean up. 686-4527. turn ,'unfurn Henovated. quiet, no pots Apply in person between the hours of 1628 E. Wooster St. Sub needed. Rural paper route May 29 For Rent Graduate apartment available lor rent 9:00 AM and 5 00 PM (Monday-Friday) at to June 7th. Approx. 4 hrs in afternoon ASAP. New, close to campus, quiet. Call ADVANCED SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, MARKET RESEARCH PROJECT MAN- $40 00. Reliable car needed. Some paid 419-472-2503 for more info. INC., 428 Clough Street, Bowling Green. AGER AND ANALYST: Full-time position training days. Call 352-4636 Looking for a place to live? Ohio, only 2 blocks from campus near with a Toledo-based marketing research '"Large & Small Houses www.housing101.net... Kinko's and Dairy Queen next to the rail- company. Responsibilities include man- Summtu w.rk E ffiudaota Houses 9J£3rdSI 6 bdrm mcl uN road tracks. aging survey research projects, working Men willing to learn and work on wood 916 3rd St. reduced S275/mo. Your move off campus! with clients to develop research needs, floors including gym floors. Starling when Duplexes, all 1 or 2 bdrm, starts $350 NICE, CLEAN 2 BDRM APTS. AVAIL. Expanding National full-service restaurant design questionnaires, prepare data tabu- school is out for the summer until the end Apts. available 9,12 or 15 pyml lease FOR FALL. 9/12 MO. LEASE STARTING Now on Cable Channel 6 seeks managers for Toledo and Fmdlay. lations using computer data processing of August. Work consists ol operating 316 E. Merry, 1 or 2 bdrm apts AT $475. 2-4 PERSON OCCUPANCY. Previous experience not required. 23- software packages, and write analytical equipment, including floor butlers and As low as $475/mo.. furnished, A/C AC * OFF-STREET PARKING. NO PETS 33K Fax 419-882-7339 reports. Position requires accuracy and floor sanding machines. Also measuring. One Sem leases avail. PLEASE 352-3445 5:30-Live laying out and painting game lines and art Rooms $205/mo-util incl. working with details, managing multiple Subleaser needed ASAP Full time and part time positions work And applying gym floor finishes We 353-0325 9a m-9pm projects and pnonties. excellent written Spacious efficiency, ask 199/mo. obo available Part time is mornings only. will thoroughly tram you in all phases of Re-broadcast at and oral communication skills, knowledge 1 and 2 bedroom apartments Until August Furnished, close to campus. If interested please call Boss Roofing, of statistics, ability to work well with oth- the work. Job pays $8.00 per hour. You Beginning of May of 2000 Call Max @ 353-9383 or email @ 352-3057 ers, and be self-motivated (able to work can expect between 40-50 hours per 352-7454 [email protected] 10:30 & 7:30am GAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE effectively without close supervision). week Hours can be flexible. Must be 1,2,3 Bedroom Apis. BEST SUMMER JOB IN BG Bachelors degree required. Masters pre- punctual and reliable and willing to accept Subleaser needed for summer. 1 block From only Wood County' s Student Publications is now accepting ferred, with major in business or social responsibility. Please contact Bob Koch from campus. Call 353-0628 ask for Ryan $425 applications for sales account executives sciences; Spring or Summer graduation 419-385-5814 or fax resume to for details. only LIVE local Private Entrance Gam valuable sales experience selling date. Previous market research experi- 419-385-6483. Patio Subleaser(s) needed. $440/mo. ♦ elec. phone directory ads to local businesses. ence desired. 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Enterprise sC-1 Br-1 person- an application or call Toby at 372-0430 PO Box 338 negotiable!) Call 353-7355 " HIGHLAND ^ for more info. Sylvania, OH 43560 Home Biz Ness Basics. $345 . util. MANAGEMENT 266 Manville-1 Br-1 person- Summer subleaser needed May-Aug., 1 $360 . util bedroom apt.. 1 block from campus-Cats )T0 E Washington StRCt Him ling tirccn 322 E Court-1 Br-1 person- & Dogs ok. Call 354-3229 leave mes- 354-6036 $390 incl all util. sage 420 S. Summit-2 Br-2 person- Summer subleaser needed. Large. 2 BDR Serious Sludenls/Graduatc Students $420 • util apt. close to campus. 850 Scott Hamilton Avail. Now & Fall 453 S Prospect «C-1 Br-1 person- »3. Call353-0701-Nikki. E5KWHEHEEHB $370 . Gas/elec 605 Fifth «C-2 Br-2 person- Summer Subleasing. 2 bedroom apt. close to campus, washer/dryer in apt Jay-Mar Apartments $390 ♦ util. DINNEU. The Degree of Heinzsite Apt. Complex, 353-4449 .»KK".*v 2 bedroom Apts. Steve Smith 352-8917 or 367-8666 Village Green Apts. f >$?«**% S475/mo 2 bedroom Apts. ■fl* „•■?* 12 mo. lease SPECIALS Difference! Available for August. Call 354-3533 NEWLY REMODELED WINTHROP TERRACE On Campus Interviews! APTS„ 400 E Napoleon BG, OH. 1 & 2 BDRM apts avail 9 1/2 month lease available March 30, 2000 Th-e. Az-TzC : Call 352-9135. Furnished & Unfurnished With graduation right around the corner, we want to help you prepare for your U/aeue flexzCA* CUISIMC I MONDAY future! As a premier leader in the restaurant industry, our ongoing success has 803 - 815 8th St / AvolNow & Foil See what's new Sirloin Steak allowed us to satisfy customers and employees for over 60 years. Become part of PSYCHIC NIGHT COMPLETE APT. MAKEOVER! a team that's going places. 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Visit the Career Resource Office to schedule an interview, or forward resume, - —frOWHJOWN soundproot construction, skyliglts indicating job code, to: Steak n Shake, Attn: Frank Prochaska, Job Code: Corner of Wooster »> Main AGAIN! drsnwosriers. vaulted ceihngs BG33000, 830 Morrison Rd. Gahanna, OH 43230. Fax: 330-963-3968. A From $450/mo Consolidated Products Company (NYSE Symbol COP). Steak n Shake is an equal 353-2505 opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. OUTBACK Call 354-6036 STEAKHOUSE® From 9 - 5 www.steak««hakr.c*tn Take a virtual tour at: Is Now Hiring: www.wcnel.otg/-Highland 1628 EAST WOOSTER BOWLING GREEN-354-2535 wxmftyH^^ Cooks, Servers & Hosts/Hostesses V Top wages V Flexible Hours [wwvv.bgsu.edu/recsports >/ Paid vacations Management Inc. Management Inc. Great Job Opportunities !! SPECIAL EVENTS Hiring Students Pan-Time NOW and Full-Time During Summer & Breaks Heinz Site 726 N. Enterprise 1 bdrm BRAND NEW/ AQUATICS Flexible Hqurs j GREAT PAY I! Starts at $400 Call 353-5800 Golf Classic We otter 10-40+ hours / week Lifeguard Challenge Class Forrest Creason Golf Course Route Delivery & Packaging Positions Friday, April 28. 2000 Student Recreation Center $6.00 - $10.00 per hour ^vtE^CA Sunday. Apnl 9. 2000 from l:00pm-500pm Program Information... Management Inc. • Four person scramble Willow House 830 Fourth St.. Program Information... Open lo M students, faculty and 1-800-899-8070 1 bdrm. Remodeled/Air HI Cost: Located just minutes Irom Campusl Conditioned Starts at $400 staff $20 Wednesday The BG News March 29, 2000 USG VOTER'S GLIDE Voting gives students voice SARA GRAZIANO STAFF WRTTEB Undergraduate Sludenl Government elections arc going on now. and USG members and University administrators are encouraging students to vote. Ed Whipple. vice president of student affairs, said voting is important for several reasons, one of which is that all students truly belong to USG. "USG is the 'official voice" of undergraduate students and the one University student organiza- tion of which all undergraduate students are members." Whipple said. Current USG members agree that the representation USG pro vides to students is important. Clint Gault is USG's president for the 1999-2000 school year. "Students should vote because their vote counts." Gault said. "Depending on what kind of leader we elect. USG can get worse during the next year, or it can continue to get better and bet- ter." Lindsey Niewierski. USG's current secretary, agreed that selecting the voice of the students SARA GRIGSBY/The BG News is an important responsibility. "USG is the voice that will GOING AFTER THE VOTE — Brian Engelman, USG presidential hopeful, hands out fliers about his "common sense" represent every undergraduate student." Niewierski said. "By platform to students. USG elections will continue today and tomorrow at the Union Oval 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. voting, you're deciding who you want to give your voice to." said. USG Chief of Staff Andy "Students need to remember it Tremsky agreed it's important to is 'their government' and if they select effective leaders for USG. are dissatisfied they can express "USG is the cornerstone of their concerns through voting." this university, and students need Gault said the candidates in to make sure they are doing their this year's elections make it par- ticularly important for students to part to select our leaders." JARA GRIGSBT/The BG Nem Tremsky said. vote. Whipple said failing to vote "The candidates running this strips students of their right to year arc all very different. They VOTE FOR ME — Marcos complain about USG. have different issues and plat- Popovich, USG presiden- "While some students may forms, and there's a big difference tial hopeful, tells a passer- complain that USG is not meeting in the type of leaders they are." by that as president he Gault said. their needs, unless these students would make sure student Students will have a chance to have participated actively in stu- vote in the Union oval between organizations get more dent government or voted in an 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. today and funding. Popovich also election, there really then is no Thursday. wants to enhance student basis for grumbling," Whipple orientation. USG president, vice president candidates: USG president, vice president candidates: Ashley Elder/Joe Stuart Greg Amend/Nick Gresko particular course. 1 his allows students to get have put a price on the safety of students. in-and-out of collegt in the minimum time Money is not an issue. I am not willing to put dictated by our majors, saving both lime and a price on any studenl here on campus and I money for students. do not understand why the administration is In order to empower students even further so willing to do so. in academics, we. Ashley Elder and Joe Stuart, will publish teacher evaluations. Representation of disabled students and Published teacher evaluations allow students allowing them to express their concerns has to select teachers who best meet their acade- mic needs and expectations by reviewing been a problem. It is out goal to make sure evaluations of faculty members conducted by that the rights of every single student on fellow students. campus arc respected. I am supporting that We sludents possess minimal power and This project also helps to keep teachers the disabled students be given their own influence over our own educational experi- My name is Greg Amend and I am your sensitive to the needs and expectations of stu- organization so that their voice can be effec- ences Now, more lhan ever, il is lime for us, candidate for USG president. I am currently dents, as their reputation as an excellent or a Senator At-Large on USG and also a mem- tively heard. We are also pushing to get the as a collective body of sludents. to unite and poor teacher is on the line. demand our rights - no more begging or ber of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. Your can- Disabilities Office off of the fourth floor of We, Ashley Elder and Joe Stuart, aim to pleading. didate for vice president is Nick Gresko, he South Hall. If any other student on campus dissolve the SOFB. the undergraduate allo- is currently the treasurer of USG, and is also could walk into that office without assistance As experienced Undergraduate Student cating organization that gives away our dol- a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. Government leaders, we. Ashley Elder and lars to organizations we. as students, know disabled students deserve that same right Together we bring the only ticket that pro- Joe Stuait, are the only candidates for USG very little about, and may even disagree with. president and vice president with an earned vides an executive and legislative member of The student community needs to have We want to give their duties to USG in a reputation and record reflecting our assertive- USG. We represent a well- balanced, student better support for our athletic programs. move to maintain democracy in action. By ness as the boldest advocates of student centered platform. These men and women represent our univer- having USG allocate money to undergraduate rights. organizations, the decision-makers are elect- Gresko and I. with our team of senators sity around the country and need to be sup- Upon election to the USG presidency and ed by the student body, not appointed like the Jonathan Bragg. Nick Drake. Anthony Jones, ported. Ideas that we have for increasing vice presidency, we will continue to fight for SOFB. All students are eligible to serve in and Jared Zivoder, are working to not only student support arc bringing tailgating back the rights of all students, our driving force USG; thus, every student has the eligibility to point out the problems that plague students to the football stadium. Having more student being the collective advancement of all stu- decide where money is spent. here on campus but are going to work to get centered activities at athletic events and hav- dents. In addition, if money is allocated against them solved. Our No. I priority is the needs ing a USG sponsored Spirit Award. Finally, We believe experience is a necessity to be and wants of every student on campus. There the will of '.he student body, the elected lead- lights at the stadium allow a more social effective leaders, especially in USG. the rep- ers in charge of the allocation process can be are a variety of ways that we are going to atmosphere and would bring more students resentative body for all undergraduate stu- removed from office by USG Constitutional better the student community/involvement dents. means, holding the allocating body directly on campus, a great example would be the off to the games. With better support from the Candidates who have not served in USG accountable to the students. campus food charge. students the university will receive belter are unable to exercise the authority and influ- For USG to function in the best interests of backing from its alumni providing money for This program would not only build a bet- ence within the organization and toward the the student body, the student body must be many of the programs I am speaking of ter relationship between the community and administration, the vital element in forward- thoroughly informed on the progress of USG. today. the campus but if we give to these business- ing the issues facing this student body. At this Available information must be increased for es they will be more willing to give back. point, an already weak student body cannot students about USG. Increased information There are a number of other important How much easier would it be to call and afford electing leaders who will spend valu- will increase student interest in campus issues such as publicized teacher evalua- order a pizza and give them your P number able time familiarizing themselves with USG affairs. Increased interest leads to increased tions, a Student Bill of Rights, ensuring a rather then cash? We have the support of internal structures, as well as administrative involvement, thus completing the two-way student friendly Union, and finally better city administrators, community businesses, procedures and practices. communication path between sludents and and most importantly you the students. With support for Information Technology Services For USG. we. Ashley Elder and Joe Stuart, their representatives. We seek to increase your support we will get this program off the and the Lotus Notes System on our platform can use our combined experience to immedi- media coverage in The BG News, and on BG ground. I would be happy to discuss these issues with ately begin to serve you. the students, upon radio and TV programs. anyone at anytime and encourage anyone election by means of our pro-student rights Finally, we seek to reform USG internally. The second issue is a downtown bus route having questions or concerns about my plat- initiatives, programs with student involve- USG. presently, is nothing more lhan a stu- to allow transportation to the downtown area ment and support as their foundations. dent-representing lobbyist group, as USG has and more off campus student housing. This form or USG in general to contact me. little authority or influence over campus would allow for a safe way for students to Our initiatives will grant this student body I know that there are a number of other power and influence it has never seen before. affairs. USG needs to be established as a return from the downtown area to the cam- candidates who have said and are still saying We, Ashley Elder and Joe Stuart, brought the credible student government by having the pus. the same things that we are. I ensure you idea of a Student Bill of Rights to USG. and hardest working, most dedicated member- The service provides an answer to the we have already achieved considerable ship. USG also needs to have maximum stu- that no one has done the research and three most common problems with students. amounts of work on the project. dent voter turnout, as the student body is the worked on these problems as whole-hearted- power base for USG. the foundation, of this A safe means of transit from the downtown Upon election, we will have the necessary ly and efficiently as we have. There is no student government. area to your room. It cuts down on vandal- time to complete the project, a document aspect of our platform that does not affect If you want experienced, hard-working, ism. Finally, it will bring relief to traffic declaring and preserving fundamental rights every single student on campus, and nothing charismatic leaders, elect us, Ashley Elder problems. These issues will better the com- for all students in regards to all aspects of our that can't be accomplished. As your USG and Joe Stuart, as your next USG President munity support of the campus and in turn university experience. and Vice President. make BGSU a better institution. president you have my word that I will do Academically, we, as students of BGSU, We are proven, outspoken pro-student my best to accomplish them and make must be able to chart our own path to success. There are a number of University issues advocates looking to work for the collective BGSU a premier living and learning com- Many times, either being locked-out of neces- that we will work on solving. advancement of all students. munity. sary classes or taking courses from professors not meeting our academic needs or expecta- The first and most important one is the AMEND/QRESKO ELDER/STUART need for more lighting and emergency tions blocks our respective paths. • StadeM Btll oT Right* phones on campus. Do you as a student feel • Student Bill of Rights We will academically empower all stu- safe when walking on campus at night? If ■ Publicized teacher evaluations and dents by reinstating the Star-90 pre-registra- • BMaMuh USO a* the fund allocadNi body the answer is no, it is your student leaders syllabi tion system, helping administrators to know • Publicized (cachet cvalualic.ni and and campus administrators job to correct that • Downtown bus route how many sections of classes are necessary to •vllat". problem. In the past University officials facilitate all the students wanting to take a • Crcnac a ttfoagcr man functional USO • Make USO accessible to student* USG president, vice president candidates: USG president, vice president candidates: Marcos Popovich/Rebecca Nieto Brian Engelman/Jill Whyde and academic advising. Think about it. teachers arrive in the Secondly, more money must be allocat- morning, and leave at night This means ed to student organizations. With only a thai their cars just sit in one place for six to 4% increase in funding from last year, the 10 hours a day in the most central locations Student Organizational Funding Board of our campus. If students were allowed to (SOFB) currently has only $216,000 to park in these spots, the turnover on those allocate to 72 student organizations. This spaces would be about ten times as high. amount needs to be raised to $400,000 in order to fund all organizations properly. Students can't park because faculty cars We are not proposing that general fees are are just sitting there while we drive around risen, but rather that a portion of the gener- looking. An.i when you do. it's usually a al fee dollars arc reallocated to student metered spot What do we get for that $33 organizations so they are given the oppor- parking pass? So since the faculty thinks that the student parking lot is so safe and Student Success is the No. 1 priority for tunity to excel. For the MTV Campus Invasion Tour, well lit, and our shuttle system is so fantas- Rebecca Nieto and myself. Marcos Thirdly, we are looking to enhance the more than 4.000 tickets have been sold tic, the faculty shouldn't mind parking in Popovich. We have both developed our current first-year student orientation so People stood in lines for more than 15 hours the overflow lot by 75. leadership skills to a point that makes us that it expands outside of Orientation and to purchase tickets for the Bush/Moby con- more than capable of not only filling the Registration and Welcome Week. We Perks belong to customers, not the cert. For myself, as UAO concert director, positions of president and vice-president, would like to work with the First-Year employees. Period. This is one of the issues this was an unbelievable sight. I've poured but also taking USG and our campus to the Experience program to mandate a transi- that I will fight like a starving dog for. "It an entire year's worth of hard work and next level in providing a quality environ- tion course or workshop series dealing just makes sense." ment for student success. with first-year student issues directly. This dedication into bringing a concert to would aid the student in becoming aware Bowling Green. But do you realize that the Another idea that makes sense is to post We are both very student oriented and number of tickets sold is more than twice feel that this is the direction USG must of the many campus resources available to teacher evaluation., on the BGSU web page. them so they are better prepared through- the number of people who voted in last Sure, we can get that information if we go pursue if it is to best serve the undergradu- year's USG elections? ate student population. out their entire collegiate experience to each department, but who has that kind of time? We are living in the year 2000 people! Our actions speak for our credibility. I Our fourth objective is to make an There's something wrong with this pic- have served as the Latino Student Union increase in Greek involvement a priority. By posting this information and making president. Student Organization Funding Nationally. Greek involvement has been on it accessible, the bad teachers at BG (that Up until last year I was just a regular Board member. USG senator and have the decline, and this is true on our campus we've all had at some point) will eventual- uninvolved student who complained about assisted on several tasks forces and screen- as well. Taking into consideration the ly be weeded out by survival of the fittest. the things that didn't make sense on our ing committees that have made university importance of Greek life to many students, Really,? what BGSU student would know- campus. I finally realized that it would be wide decisions. Rebecca has displayed her it is essential that it be promoted. We ingly sign up for a class with a teacher who more productive for me to become involved outstanding leadership skills as a Resident would like to propose that a program be has an awful score on their teacher evalua- and make a difference. I think that I have. Advisor. UNIV 100 Peer Facilitator, a stu- implemented during the orientation period tions? Every single student needs to understand dent voice on two all-faculty, staff and for first-year students that would allow all administrative Task Forces, along with sororities and fraternities to welcome that they can step up and become leaders Nobody. incoming students and promote their orga- too. These are the kind of people that we many other roles. Both of us have interact- That's the point. Then, maybe we as stu- ed with many students, and have continued nizations so that all new students will be need in USG. Electing the Engclman/ dents would be taken seriously, and terrible to look out for their best interests. aware of and familiar with Greek life here Whyde ticket will be the first step. at BGSU. teachers would be eliminated. BGSU will We are active members of our organiza- I've heard that only about 10 percent of be better in the long run. tions and have remained committed to Lastly, we would like to increase the our student body votes for the USG elec- results and continued progress. We have dollar amount in the academic scholarships tions. My running mate. Jill Whyde and I And who could forget meal cards? Wc also established credible reputations with offered to students. While our tuition and think the reason for this is because you all know for a fact that it's a pain in the ass the faculty, staff and administrators of room and board amounts have steadily can't relate to the other candidates. We trying to find fcx>d on the weekends on- BGSU, which is a key component in work- increased, the scholarships students are don't just talk, we listen. That is why we campus. I also know that for what the ing together for policy change. coming in with have remained stagnant. If don't have a platform. We have ideas. Ideas University Dining Services charges us stu- students are doing well academically, they that we will fight for if you agree with them. dents, it's often a convenient and common We have developed a strong platform should be awarded for it by incremental sense decision to eat at a local business that will enhance the experience of all stu- We will conduct student surveys and evalu- increases, that are comparable to the instead. It's simple customer service at it's dents at BGSU. The three areas that we ate successful events to lend credibility to increase in their overall fees. We will con- our plans. It worked for the concert and I best. Let's just make it happen already. would like to improve upon are the tinue to work with the recently developed know it will work for USG. Orientation. Connection, and Support of I've been hearing about it ever since I university Task Force to evaluate and re- students. In focusing on these three an-,is. got here three years ago. The time has formulate new scholarship packages. We're average people with above aver- we have set five goals that we would like age ideas, dreams and dedication. come. to make a reality next year. These five areas are intrinsic to the suc- First, we plan on improving Academic- cess of students, and they need to be made Our campus needs more events that stu- These are just some of our ideas. The Advising by implementing an academic a priority of USG. as the organization dents can get excited about. We need to first step to making this campus a better advisor evaluation process that will ensure whose goal is to ensure that the needs of have more pride in our school. We need to place would be to vote for us; Engelman & that advisors are excelling in working with the student body are met. BGSU has start getting our money's worth out of this Whyde. We think that our ideas "just make students. This is to ensure that students do excelled in many areas, but it has also University. sense" and they truly represent the student not waste their time taking classes they do lacked in others. Rebecca and I believe body. We're on your side and we won't stop not need, enabling them to graduate in a that we can take this university to the next Let's take parking for example. At most until we win. timely manner. level. businesses, employees are never allowed to park close during business hours. They are Many students are taking five, six or just the employees. These perks belong to ENGEiMANAVHYDE seven years to graduate, and that is not PQPOVICH/NIETQ the customers, right? Then please tell me acceptable. This delay in graduation push- • lacKucd funding for Modem off uiutioat why faculty and staff get these privileges at • More concern es them into further financial debt, as well • EUftfcliih M evaluation lyuem tor admen BGSU. As students, we are the customers, • Hold the UDivenity responsible as creating personal burdens upon them. not paid faculty. to the •tudenu We will collaborate with the Coordinator • Enhance ttudent oncnuoua • Ask for student input of Academic Advising to ensure that all What kind of successful business puts its students are receiving adequate personal customers second and survives? local businesses and supermarkets. He warmed cold hands, the message still went Discussing candidates: has already contacted several businesses Discussing candidates: out to us. In the cold, the heat of the fire that would be more than willing to pay for was welcomed; it was not meant as an Amend/Gresko the necessary technology; they just need Engelman/Whyde insult to the candidates. the go ahead from the administration. Nick Gresko stressed the formation of 1 When he first announced his campaign a downtown bus service, citing efficiency, Engelman was a write in. As a write in and convenience, and safety as the benefits. late entry he hoped to avoid the dirty cam- The realization of this goal would also paigning that has been plaguing the recent drastically cut down on parking and traf- election. fic-associated problems like congestion. The candidates are also pushing for the He got on the ticket at the deadline and formation of a disabled student organiza- now is on the ballot. tion due to the fact that there are current- ly four hundred students on campus who His platform is simple, he has none. fall into that category. Increased lighting on campus is anoth- Engelman feels that by running without er goal that they would like to see accom- addressing the issues in advance he can be plished, and win or lose, I was assured more responsive to the students. The only I recently sal down with Greg Amend, As a member of UAO, Brian Engelman points he is currently running on are off that lighting was such a major safety con- can claim some of the credit for bringing Nick Gresko, and their potential cabinet cern that this issue was going to be pur- campus meal card use and belter student members to discuss their platform for the Bush and Moby to Anderson Arena. To sued regardless. capitalize on the event, he announced his parking. This may make him sound very upcoming election. I must say that it was Amend and Gresko came across as different from the others running, but that an enlightening experience. USG presidential candidacy with Jill highly motivated, genuinely concerned Whyde to the students standing in the con- is his goal. . The point that was stressed the most at candidates who are willing to work for cert line. the meeting was the fact that every plat- the students first and foremost. His differences are the first parts of his form item on the Amend-Gresko ticket is Their drive and determination While I was waiting in the pre-dawn campaign he points out. Engelman and an issue that directly affects the students. impressed me as well as their willingness hours, Engelman walked among us hand- Whyde are running as an alternative to the For example, Greg Amend would like to answer all of my questions thoroughly ing out fliers and reminding us. of the work other candidates. He does not dress like to see a scenario where students would be despite what you could call a hectic he has done. Though a large number of them, look like them or try to get elected able to use their meal cards off campus at schedule. those fliers became a small fire which them. of students and they have always strived also the same organization that a certain Discussing candidates: to do what was best for the students. Discussing candidates: candidate is trying to dissolve, bringing it On Elder's platform the first issue is a under USG — yeah, like* I really want any- Elder/Stuart Student Bill of Rights. This would give Popovich/Nieto one in USG to handle my checkbook. students the power and respect for them- Popovich/Nieto already have working selves and each other that woutd make relationships with Sidney Ribeau and Ed many things on campus go much easier Whipple — the powers that be. Popovich These rights would not be more do's and has worked with the Administration, don't from the University but an agree- Admissions and other University organiza- ment among students and the University tions. broken into three parts, campus living, Why are you still asking me why you education, and extra curricular. should vole Popovich? Here are some more Something that is not on his platform reasons — as an organization, USG is sup- but is very important to his campaign is posed to be the voice of the students, but bringing education to the students. Elder really, do any of you feel like USCJ is your hopes to better educate students as to voice? Popovich has worked with damn where their tuition fees are going and near every organization on campus, and all what is actually getting done with the the student leaders not only know the man. money. It is no longer the responsibility they respect him. He really understands the Some candidates are too young. Some On experience alone Ashley Elder and of the students to come to USG but campus and its students. Joe Stuart arc clearly the only pick for USG's responsibility to go to the stu- candidates don't have the support of the I respect the other candidates and wish University's administration. Some candi- USG president. Elder and Stuart have two dents. them all luck, but there is no man on cam- years of elected experience, and in this Elder and Stuart hope that students dates are just making promises. Some can- pus that understands the red-tape, the polit- year alone Elder has sponsored or will become much more active in the didates just aren't saying anything of ical jargon and bullshit better than Marcos cosponsored three bills that have all process of USG. By doing this USG will worth. Popovich. passed, including the anti-pouring rights become a much more effective and strong I get tired of the campus politics like all He's working inside to help the students hill. Elder and Stuart are simply extend- urbanization on this campus. of you do. and the stagnant question still that sit outside of the loop. With this insid- ing the opportunity to be elected again. Inclosing Elder stressed, "This is remains — who should I vote for and why? er knowledge, he can work the system over The Elder/Stuart slogan is "Putting the important, we need your support." Many Personally, I'm voting for Marcos like Rocky Balboa. Marcos won't be anoth- STUDENT back into the Undergraduate students don't realize how important Popovich and Rebecca Nieto. Popovich is er casualty of the crap that floods the sys- STUDENT Government" When asked USG is or can be and how much more il already a student leader — president of tem. how he planned to do that. Elder could do for them if they supported it. By LSU, which also has a senate like USG. He I'm a senior. I'm graduating. As I leave explained that he and Stuart have both voting Elder/Stuart you will make USG is a member of SOFB. the organization that BGSU — there is no one else I trust more /• continuously supported better treatment strong and effective that allocates University dollars. SOFB is than Marcos Popovich to take care of it. I speak from experience. who want more. position? Discussing USG Running for USG president can be a If you want MORE so bad. do some- Students also have the right to not be frustrating and time- consuming task. I thing about it. jerks. I remember turning a corner and see- campaigning, elections was lucky enough to have a great team of You have been granted a right. You can ing "Vote Russell's/BAIIs" displayed on people to help mc plan and carry out a vote for someone. You can also encourage Wooster. campaign, lucky enough to have several others to vote for someone. It's almost too Give me a break. Greek systems backing me up. luckier still good to be true. But please take it upon that I had a few hundred dollars at the time I hated seeing my own banners slashed yourself to evaluate and challenge the can- not just because I had to put them back up to blow. didates. again, but more so that someone was People often become negative about Don't just sit there and mock them, immature enough to do it. USG candidates USG. and even more negative around elec- assume they are qualified, or imagine that can prove to you how much time they are tion lime. I know, I have seen the faces of it is at all easy to be in the election. Learn willing to give during a campaign, so don't those who are so ticked off at the various about them. Ask questions about issues ;ii violate or vandalize them flyers and coupons fluttering around the hand. If they have properly prepared they Act like the young adult you should be Pedestrian Mall. USG has a long reputation will answer you. And look at what they've of getting nothing done. and do one of the following: participate done in the past, it will help you judge their and help rejbrm what you don't like, leave I can be negative sometimes too. success and concern for the campus. Did the contenders alone if you hate the idea of In a way, I do understand the flaws in they accomplish anything? Like say. a USG, or put your two cents in if you have any system, and can identify with students huge UAO event or a Dance Marathon five minutes.