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Campus shuttle continually packed because of cold weather, tired students

JENNIFER LULEY STAFF WRITER

When the weather outside is frightful, many off-campus stu- I dents say they are thankful for the newest addition to the Universi- ty's shuttle routes. The off-campus shuttle route was implemented earlier this year and runs on the south and eastern areas bordering the University from 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday- Thursday and 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri- day-Saturday. Both shuttle drivers and students say they are glad the route exists, especially when the temperatures are low and the snow is falling. According to Larry Shaner. a second year shuttle driver for the SARA GRIGSBY/ The BG Newt University, the off-campus route has almost doubled its riders since the winter weather has become PACKED — Students ride campus shuttles late at night to more severe. avoid the cold. "We've gotten almost 600 each day." Shaner said, up from about "They only thing is students have to 350 riders before the weather worsened. understand that when the weather is bad Students also have noticed the or there are traffic problems we may not increase in rider:., but many say this will not deter them from rid- always be running on exactly 15 minutes." ing the shuttle. Larry Shaner "It's very busy, especially H\ i busy "Most are glad it was started." and marketing major Mike Oereg to ride or if it doesn't come soon he said, adding the only aspect said he is thankful for the shuttle enough, they just need to allow students need to keep in mind route as well. extra time to compensate. with the off campus shuttle. "I think it's the best idea SARA GRIGSBY/ The BG News "I try to be out there as soon as "They only thing is students have they've had since I've been here." I can to make sure I catch it." she to understand that when the Uereg said *Why didn't they start said "It's better than walking." weather is had or there are traffic SHUTTLE — Students cram into a campus shuttle bus after classes. The cold weather and traffic doing this earlier'.'" Most students have few com- problems we may not always be problems have been contributing to the overcrowding on the shuttle buses that many students Melissa Carfrcy. a sophomore plaints with the off-campus shut running on exactly 15 minutes." have been upset about. undecided major said she rides the tie. but those that do seem to be he said "Just be patient. We do shuttle when she feels lazv. "I'm related more to convenience than the best we can." HS students attend USG Month focuses on history meeting for experience Black students celebrate heritage during February SARA GR A 7.1 A NO ed to give students a firsthand look STAET- WRIIFR at what goes on in student govern- IRENE SHARON SCOTT The celebration kicked off Mon- be blacks in healthy relationships, and an immigrant in America." said ment. (inn REPORTER day at Anderson Arena with speak- civic responsibilities and the global Cecilia Green, assistant ethnic stud- A future group of leaders was on "Our goal is to open the shell of ers, prizes and music. perspective of blacks The keynote ies professor. "He was a central fig- hand 10 witness the USG meeting these high school students and build Throughout February the Univer- Today in the Women's Center. speaker is Mel Jackson, who starred ure in the political and liberal black Monday night. their self-esteem." said Jill Whyde. 108A Ilan.ia Hall, from noon lo 1 in the movie "Soul Food." movement during the Harlem USG treasurer and organizer of the sity will sponsor events to commem- | About 60 high school students orate the struggles and achievements p.m. there will be a two speakers The purpose of the conference Renaissance." from around the state attended the event. "We have many activities to who are members of black sorori- is to bridge the gap and put unity help them learn how to lead." made by African Americans. Wrapping up the month's events High School Leadership Confer- ties They will be sharing (he history back in the community." said (hay- Nick Gresko. community service Although there is no specific will be the center's I Ith annual din- ence. The conference was a commu- la Haynes, conference coordinator. chair for USG. was also impressed theme for the celebration, issues per- and the significance of being part of ner theater Feb 25 and Feb. 26 rjity service project put on by USG sorority in higher education, said BIC will give students an oppor- by the success of USG's community taining to blacks will be discussed This year's theme is "60s Soul Spec- to help high school students learn Jane Rosser. graduate assistant of tunity to come together and share leadership skills. service events. through entertainment, speakers, tacular" The night will feature pop- the Women's Center. their perspectives. Shuford said The students liked what they "We have over 2.000 community ular songs from James Brown and seminars and panels "It will open up dialogue and learned at the conference. service hours." Gresko said "We Feb. 8. the National Pan-Hellenic the Supremes "There are lot of events for BUM interaction with students from other "I think it's cool to see how stu- can put on two major community Council will be sponsoring an open "Music was very influential." service projects in a year" [Black History Month|, faculty and dent government works at college," forum entitled, "Are men really campuses," she said. -..ud Sheila Brown, program orga- The high school students seemed students should be able lo find scrubs and women pigeons '" l-L-h 17. the ethnic studies depart- said Lisa Tietje. a junior at Pan ick nizer "The music spoke to the lo be impressed by their experiences something of their interest." said "It will give men and women an ment will sponsoi two presentations Henry High School. "It also showed injustices at that tune It spoke lo me how I can get involved in a col- at the conference. Some of them Bettina Shuford. director of the cen- opportunity to air out their differ- There will be an informal discussion other issues such as the war." lege, rather than just attending it." even impressed an interest in attend- ter of multicultural and academic ences, discuss issues and come up about the book. "Holding Aloft the ing BGSU. She added that many black artists "The debates were the best part." initiatives. with solutions." said Jerome Dem- Banner of Ethiopia." by Winston "I liked that debating stuff." said agreed Elizabeth Wilson, a freshman "BHM is an opportunity to cele- mings. vice president of Nl'llt James, associate history professor were exploited for their talent. Rebecca Bennet. a freshman at at Western Reserve High School. "I bration the contribution of African "They made the mu.,ic gixxl but Western Reserve high school. "It's "Relationship is a popular and from the University ol Columbia in also liked to see how they solved Americans, but shouldn't be limited important issue among any culture." New York. There will also be a pub- weren't getting good record con- problems." to one month though." Shuford said. The month will also feature the lic lecture directed by Winston. tracts." she said. The organizers of the event want- i See USG, page 7. "It is a time to learn about people center's first Black Issues Confer- "Between Marxism and Black The program will also include other than Martin Luther King and ence Feb. 12 in 101 Olscamp from Nationalism: Claude McKay's Polit other musicals and excerpts from the Harriet Tubman — there are other 8 a.m. lo 4 p.m. The conference w ill ical Journey " (nil Rights Movement and plat- contributions made by others that be a combination of speakers and "Novelist, essayist, and poet forms by Martin Luther King Jr. and ITS puts campus are hidden." panels. Among topics discussed will Claude McKav was born in Jamaica Malcom X. housing choices online JESSICA HELD copy of their assignments directly Estate sale sells STAFF WRITER off of the web." Tumor said. A "meal only" option will also be University students will be able available. parts of Union In addition, students will submit lo register for their housing, room- THE BG NEWS mates and meal plans for fall semes- "Lifestyle Preference Information" in order to aid Residence Life in the ter via the web. Even before the sale actually This will be enabled by a new pairing of roommates. began, 60 students, faculty and program developed by the Informa- "Four specific pieces of information will be requested. These are Bowling Green locals were in line to tional Technology Services, or ITS. check out the merchandise available known as the Housing DB2 Subsys- smoking preference, whether the applicant can study with noise or at the Union estate sale. tem The estate sale, held yesterday, Sue Tomor, systems analyst for not, whether the applicant prefers a neat or messy room, and whether the sold old Union furniture. The sale ITS, believes that this new system lasted from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. will benefit the students. applicant is considered an early morning person." Tumor said. The sale included furniture from 'This will open up information the Union's dining hall. Falcon's about housing to the web and stu- Some students believe the new Housing DB2 Subsystem will help Nest and the hotel. dents will be able to see what hous- "I think it's neat people in our ing is available." Tomor said. save time. "I think it will be beneficial community, the BGSU Community The new system allows students and the city were involved," said and staff to search for available because there won't be as much paperwork involved on my part." Dave Crooks, director of the Student ■ Men's basketball housing via the web and to then sub- Union. "What we did is recycle SARA GRIGSBY/ The BG News faces Ball State today. mit their requests for housing and said Carole Sumwalt. freshman for a meal plan. SALE — The Union sold office furniture and other items. • "Students will be able to print a i See HOUSING, page 7. • See SALE, page 7.

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A team of 14 firefighters looked for bodies Tuesday afternoon, but Chechen fighters break ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — found none. Because of water cur- through Russian blockade Grieving relatives of the victims of rents, search efforts were concen- ALKHAN-YURT. Russia (AP) the Kenya Airways plane crash trated about nine to 12 miles from — About 2.000 Chechen fighters came to Ivory Coast on Tuesday, the crash site, said fire department broke through the Russian blockade rescue coordinator Lt. Col. Blaise searching for news of their loved Grah. of Grozny and tried to head south to ones and sometimes finding the join up with fellow rebels Tuesday, answer in Abidjan's morgue. Fishermen also were asked to battling federal forces attempting to report any corpses found floating in Ten people survived the crash the ocean or washed up on the shore. prevent their escape with tanks and into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday artillery. night only moments after takeoff. Fngineers and investigators from Other rebels stayed in the bat- Kenya Airways were meeting with tered Chechen capital to keep up the Officials said 179 people were Ivorian aviation officials at Abid- fierce resistance they have mounted aboard Flight 431 bound for Nigeria, jan's Felix Houphouet-Boigny Air- to months of air and artillery attacks but only 86 bodies have been recov- port, said Fred Kiige. spokesman for and a five-week Russian push to ered. a crisis committee set up by the air- take the city center. Family members and friends line. At least two prominent rebel were kept waiting for hours at Ihe No investigators have visited the commanders remained in Grozny morgue by officials who were pro- crash site, and no efforts had been with their forces, rebels said. It was cessing the bodies. The authorities made to retrieve the aircraft's flight unclear how many rebels remained "are totally overwhelmed." said recorders. under their command; Russian Jean-Luc Serie. an Ivorian looking "We are a country of modest reports estimated there were about for the body of a colleague. means and we have to acknowledge 3.000 fighters in the capital last "They don't have the means to we do not have the equipment for week. deal with something like this ... It's a deep-sea diving" to probe the question of training." he said, shak- plane's remains. Grah said. ing his head after being turned away. Firefighters had instead identi- When some relatives were finally fied private companies who could Je Nation allowed in. they found corpses piled assist when Kenya decided to send on the floor and an overwhelming its own divers. Grah said. Associated Press Photo In Brief odor. A small mound of wreckage — "It's not normal." said Adigoun an overhead light, a few seats and CRASH — Ivory Coast Army Soldiers stand at the port in Abidjan looking out to where a Kenya Tajudwan. a Nigerian trying to dozens of yards of wiring — lay at Investigators look into Alas- locate his sister-in-law. "How can the port where it was dropped off by Airways passenger plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Sunday night. ka Airlines crash anyone recognize the bodies'.'" search boats. OXNARD. Calif. (AP) — Inves- tigators trying to learn why an Alas- ka Airlines jet with 70 people plunged into the Pacific said today Ambassador to China calls for discussions they have recovered four bodies and heard "pinging" from the ocean, I ill ASSOCIATED PKtss get more philosophically in lunc." Slates should support China's apparently from the aircraft's flight he said to the American Chamber of changes from rule by individuals to recorders. BEIJING — The new I'.S. Commerce-China. rule of law. from a planned economy Officials hope data from the so- ambassador In China said Tut'

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A number of the computer sys- built-in Zip drives, along with three ed and it is handicap accessible. Maybe you should go home. never taught. learning has to be tems previously located in the Union color scanners and two laser print- Additionally, the Saddlemire Build- practiced, like any other skill. Not computer lab have now been relo- ers. There will be two lab assistants ing is located in a very well-lit area. No. really, why are you here? just memorization. Learn how to ask cated to the Saddlemire Building. on duly at peak times to answer Labs operating at late hours provide questions, how to really dig into Other options are still being questions and monitor the lab as safety to students and faculty by I'd like to know why a lot of peo- things and question what you read explored for the remaining comput- they did in the Union lab. being well-lit. ple are paying their money and and hear. Write more often, write ers. showing up everyday at BG. People The lab will have extended hours silly things, bad poems, arguments, The new facility, called the Sad- of operation. A schedule listing the The Saddlemire lab can be complain and complain about how dlemire lab. will be open at 7 a.m. hours for all labs is available at: accessed by entering the building bad their classes are. whine about and anything else which comes to on February 2. through the east side entrance. how bad their instructors are. about mind. how much this place sucks, and so Learn how to sit down and tough University administrators and http://www.bgsu.edU/offices/its/c Although it is somewhat smaller ITS staff members have been work- on. a problem out. to focus on it. spend omputerjabs/schedule.html than the Union lab. the Saddlemire But when was (he last time you the time you really need to break it ing hard to get the lab operational lab offers a quiet, uniquely-designed before the doors open to students put any effort into learning some- down and solve it. This is the tough- and faculty. The Saddlemire lab has The second floor of the Sad- working environment. thing? and less. I mean, why bother, right? est part, but it saves a lot of time in Let me guess — you can't been refurbished with new electrical dlemire Building was chosen as the This partial replacement for the His or her students don't appreciate the end service, networking, and lighting site of the lab because it offered remember. it. it doesn't motivate them, it's just Union lab should be a pleasant and I have to be fair here. Thete are I know this is something most of instruments. more benefits than other options functional location for a medium- wasted effort. you just aren't interested in doing. explored. some people who really arc here to So. after not too long, we have The Saddlemire lab is equipped sized facility. learn something. I know some peo- Trust me. I know it's easier to sim- with twenty-eight Macintosh sys- A couple of major reasons that grown ourselves another boring and ple who throw a lot of effort into try- pathetic instructor. ply give up when it gets tough and tems and thirty Windows-based sys- the lab was moved to the Saddlemire ing to get as much out of their time you feel like you're going nowhere. tems, all with 17" monitors and Building are that it is centrally locat- Information Technology Services here as possible. A lot of you are Or say you bitch every time you get an assignment in class. Of Nothing easy comes without effort, l.O. UNIVERSITY b, Gqoy Gilo, here just because you need that nothing good is learned without piece of paper, which isn't really course, it's unlikely you're going to do it. and if you do it won't be with practice, though. This is no different WHAT A°£ you bOlHG? r'M SICK MD rrft£0 OF wese saf- your fault. And some professors RIGHT£0US COLUMNISTS TELLTUC, M6 THAT actively and honestly care about any effort put into it. In other words, than getting an instrument or an air- I'M MUlrVb A L£Tm TO TH6 their students. you will have wasted your time. But plane. Things take time and things Tfi^ KVOW SETTER WAN I tOl some of these actually serve a pur- £Dim But most of you just don't want take effort, there's no way around to learn anything. You bitch when pose in trying to get you to learn this you have to put any effort into your something, so that two years down But it will all be worth something classes, or when you're expected to the road you've seen something before and don't scratch your head if more people do it. We won't have remember something from classes to listen to how much this place past, or when you have anything when you're expected to know it. more than a half an hour of home- So. gradually, you fall further and sucks nearly as much, because it will work. further behind. become a better place. Your instruc- So 1 ask you again: why are you So do something. I admit I'm not tors will give a shit about their class- here? perfect by any means, either. I skip es because you do. You'll have more Some part of you wanted to be class more than I should. Some- time for more beer. here, even if it's just the pans of times I don't feel like doing every- But most importantly to almost some people which came only to get thing. But I throw a lot more effort everyone, you'll get out with a piece Vvttl, If I WWY SO &Jty MAKWG WAtHT fatm 1H6 prau«e OF nesWiNT. m \ou smashed and live the college life. than almost everyone I've met into As /4M> H£LP!NC OUT TK N&W tW Of Taut ww wose "fkucs"? j trying to learn something, and do of paper which is worth something For the rest of us, though, we might and be able to ram yourself into a TVt COHMUHTIY, ID tUNT T}m ALL COW/J as well make the best of things. something while I'm here. I'm tired Say your instructor sucks; try to of listening to people bitch about much better job. ywD GIVE W\ A PI6C6 of fW rWf)/ see things from his or her point of how bad this place is. wondering And since that's why most of you view. what the problem is. But we all arc here...it beats just quitting and This person has probably taught know the problem with this univer- going home. for a good number of years and. sity is many of the people who go every year, had a decent number of here. Matt Kuznicki is a BG News students. I'll bet most of them did- You're already here; try to learn columnist. He is sick and tired of something. Maybe even go out and n't say much of anything, didn't read hearing his own bitching, and now much of anything and didn't do learn something on your own. (I much of any work. In other words, I know that sounded funny.) he wants to hear yours, say some- bet this person had year after year of Spend some time learning how to thing but make sure to make it toler- students who just didn't care. So learn. This is probably the most able and contact him at your instructor gradually cares less important thing most of us were kuznickGpbgnet. bgsu. edit

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f\ Wednesday, February 2, 2CKK) The BG News page 7 CAMPUS wuno.bgnews.com/city Flashing Legos could replace pencil, paper entrance exams Our Briefs TMI. ASSOCIATED PRESS recruiting diverse students who oth- ties — Penn State. Rutgers. grade members of the group as they The nine schools in the pilot pro- erwise might not win admission. Delaware and Michigan. snap together their version of the gram will admit a total of 100 stu- BG News Briefs robot. dents The students were chosen in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. "This puts more emphasis on The Lego test is one of a dozen December from a group of 700 New Olson, music student, — Standard pencil-and-paper col- hard-to-measure characteristics and workshop activities aimed at replac- "It's easy to latch onto the l.egos, York public high school seniors less on the standardized tests thai but this is not selecting students by lege-admissions exams don't reveal ing pencil and paper exams. Most in the pool were African- selected for prestigious fiankly have been a stumbling block their ability to use Lego blocks." talents like initiative, teamwork and Americans and Hispanics who had for disadvantaged and minority stu- Uioups of eight to 10 students an Swenson said. "The Legos are a audition leadership, so select teen-agers are dents," said Terry Swenson, admis given a box lull of Lego pieces and mechanism to force students to mildest grades and standardized test University music sludenl Tia going to get an alternative test — scores but personal qualities that Olson is one of 18 finalists selected sions dean for Colorado College. told that they have 10 minutes to interact and see which ones emerge which includes making a robot out counselors believed would let them to audition this week for a one-year which has 1.900 students. build a robot exactly like one sitting as leaders." contract with Houston Grand Opera of Legos. on ,i table in an adjacent room. succeed at selective colleges. Studio. Other colleges participating are Other workshop activities Colorado College is joining with four private liberal arts colleges — Lach group member is allowed to include public speaking, conflict- Colorado College typically has Those chosen for the opera studio eight other schools around the Beloit. Carleton. Grinnell and look It the robot, one at a time with- 3.500 applicants for 500 spaces in its program have the opportunity to resolution drills and personal inter- nation in an experiment aimed at Macalester and four state universi- out taking notes. Lvuluators then views sing in the company's main stage freshman class productions and perform minor roles. usa Luncheon focuses on Black Continued from page 1. participate in her high school stu Constitution, and they can change- we can't run elections." The leadership conference meant dent council meetings more effec- yearly." said Kate Ncwnam. at-large USG also passed a bill to put that the meeting was pressed for History Month interesting to be on a college cam- tively now. representative and chairperson of more lights in Lot 6 and to put up In honor of Black History Month pus and see what it's like." "I liked to see how it's organized the rules and procedures committee. row markers so students can find time, so several issues were tabled there will be a brown bag luncheon "All the people from USG are and how the debates are run " "They were supposed to be done their cars more easily. Wednesday, Feb. I, focusing on the really nice." said Melissa Szozoda. a The high school students got to by the fourth week ot the fall semes- "1 think we got a lot of important until next week Next week a bill topic "Sisterhood in Practice: junior at Perrysburg High School. see USG in action during the first ter, but we did a total revamping," things done tonight, like getting our African-American Sororities." "During the meetings. I think it's hour of Monday's meeting. There Newnam said. "Mostly, we just operating procedures written down." concerning shuttle routes will be Michelle Love. Delta Sigma-Theta; cool how everybody who had some- they saw USG work on its bylaws wrote down things that we were said Ashley Elder, at large icpresen- discussed, along with a bill to give Jocelyn Mathis. Sigma Gamma Rho thing to say got to contribute." and pass a parking bill. doing before, especially the election tativc. "It's good that the kids got to Sorority; Zeta Alpha Chapter and Tietje believed she will be able to 'The bylaws fill in the gaps in the rules. Without written election rules. see a productive meeting." USG a mission statement. others will share experiences of their sororities and how they play a sig- nificant role in their lives. SALE — HOUSING Continued from page 1. H.S.A., Honors Center says Continued from page 1. freshman business major Amanda Kurtzhals said this is an aloha with Hawaiian event things in the Student Union and sold them early childhood education major. advantage. The Honors Student Association to he used in places such as the home." The system will immediately "You will not have to wait for and the Honors Program will be Sunday: By the end of the sale eight pool tables inform the student as to Ins or her the mail lor weeks and weeks to holding a Winter Luau in the Honors David Bell reported that someone burnt the elevator buttons on the Mae and an estimated 60 Falcon's Nest tables room assignment, who his or her find out where you are going to Center 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Thurs- East Elevator over the weekend. and 400 chairs were sold. Other popular roommate is. andVor what his or live," Kurt/hats said. Laura l.atia reported that her off-campus parking decal was missing. day. Fri. 3. The event costs $1 and items included bedframes. desks and her meal plan is. Students mil Registration for students Kell> Cunningham reported that she lost her hanging parking decal. can be paid to Dcnisc Vollmar in 104 lamps A few students even left with also be able to look up this infor- wishing to request the same room Wallace Tyson reported that he fell on the sidewalk on January 19 before University Hall. Tickets can be pur- Union exit signs. Fvcn the bowling alley they occupied this year will begin the basketball game at Memorial Hall chased at the door for $2. mation whenever they wish. machines that set the pins were sold to a Februarv Id There will then be Knsia Bcmnardt reported that someone broke into her car and a CD play- The event will feature tropical "Housing reserves the right to er and 6 empty CD eases were stolen couple in Illinois. change room assignments if nec- different assigned limes tor regis- decor, games, piz/a. drinks and "There's been a lot of people." accord Susan Banning reported that the soft top of her convertible w as slashed essary." Tumor said. "If a con- tration beginning with seniors, Hawaiian music. ing to Bill Asmus. University moving and $100 cash was stolen from her car, which was parked in lot 7. flict should occur with a student's and then continuing with juniors, Allison I eitungei. Bowling Green, was cited for drug paraphernalia. Both Honors and non-Honors supervisor. 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WoOSter Street, across from Taco Bell Stop h\ OUT office al 1045 Y Main Sc or call CPT HOOK at 372-9968 If complete lislingor Call <.!3-5,m. ««».wcnrl.orfcv mecca page 8 The BG News Wednesday, February 2, 2000 CITY www.bgnews.com/city City salt supply in check City Blotter KIMBERLY DUPPS said. national business major, agrees Compiled by Stephanie Sizemore STAFF WRITER The City of Bowling Green uses "I sure do think Bowling Green from 700 to 1200 tons of salt a does a good job of plowing the Friday: Chris Winkler, Michigan, was Mark's employees reported that she Lasl weekend's snowfall may year, depending on the severity of street-, l-'oi ,c much -now .is wc get here, I have never had a prob- Bob Maurer reported that sonic- cited for DUI on the corner of E. kicked in the door and broke the pose the question, is the city of the winter, at $29 a ton lem on the streets." Smith said. "I one vandalized the Columbia Courts Wooster and S. Summit. glass. Bowling Green is prepared for the "If the weather is bad, as is don't slip and slide on the streets Laundry room Friday night. The Kevin Kocka. Brunswick, was ^Jessica Smallwood reported that winter weather? common in Bowling Green, we like I do parking lots. They also front door glass was shattered and cited for disorderly conduct after someone drove through her front According to Dennis Slaughter- split into 12-hour shifts to keep the live washing machines were tipped there was a complaint of a large party salt and plow the streets very fre- yard and took out a tree early Sunday beck, assistant superintendent of trucks running around the clock or over, causing damage to dry wall. with loud music. quently." morning. public works, the city is ready. until the streets arc clear." Slaugh- Ricky Joy. Wcston. was cited for Patrick Curran. Rocky River, was Justin Arrogante was cited for fur- However, not everyone agree "Wc are very well prepared," terbeck said not wearing a seat belt on the 500 cited for possession of marijuana and nishing fake identification. He tried with Boswell and Smith. possession of drug paraphernalia on Slaughterbcck said. David Boswell, of Bowling block of W. Gypsy lane. to use a fake ID to gain entrance into "I don't think they do a good A hit-skip was reported in the the corner of E. Wooster and S. Green, believes that public works Mark's. The city has eight trucks and job. I don't understand why they Wal-Mart Parking lot. Enterprise. .plenty of salt to run through the completes the task of clearing the Michelle Garcia. 28. was cited for keep a big pile of snow in the mid- An assault was reported at Check- Barbara Fiebelkorn reported a open container when she was found city of Bowling Green, at any hour. streets. dle of the street." Rhonda Bovia, ers Friday night. break in at Doug's Wash and Dry. carrying a Bud Light down E. Oak. "Wc will never have a salt "It seems to me like they do a Tobic Mack. Toledo, was arrested of Bowling Green, said. Kim Keller. Bowling Green, Matthew Prueter. 18. was cited for shortage. We have a contract that good job," Boswell said. "They Snow is not predicted for Bowl- reported (hat tireworks were being for possession of marijuana on the open container and underage posses- 1000 block of Fairvicw. guarantees we have enough salt for keep the streets very clean." ing Green through Wednesday, shot off behind the Best Western Fal- sion on the 100 block of N. Prospect. Judith Stanton. Bowling Green, the entire winter." Slaughterbeck Marcy Smith, sophomore inter- according to the local forecast. con Motel. Larry Heckman reported that he reported that she found a hat in her was assaulted by Andrew Pollock at backyard on Clough Street. Saturday: their apartment complex on the 500 William Lohrman. Sylvania. was Two loose dogs were reported on block of E. Wooster. No charges were cited for underage consumption Sat- Third Street Saturday evening. The Primary election deadline February 7 pressed at the time. urday night. owner was found and advised of the A Stardust employee requested an Guy Bicrmann was cited for leash laws. ambulance for a female that passed Monday. Feb. 7 is the voter reg- public high schools or vocational election day. underage possession Saturday night. Julie Fillwock. Bowling Green, out early Sunday mormiig. ulation deadline for the March 7 schools, the Bureau of Motor Vehi- Mark lacofano. Concord, was reported that someone tore both side Currently, there arc 7.196.933 Matthew Pingle. 20, was cited for primary. Registration forms sent to cles, public libraries, county trea- registered voters in Ohio. arrested for underage consumption mirrors off her vehicle. The damage after someone complained that the was estimated at $300.00. underage consumption on the 300 a county board of elections or the surers' offices and designated *** music in his apartment was too loud. Lori Mendoza reported that she block of High Street. secretary of state's office must be offices that provide public assis- In Bowling Green those interest- An anonymous employee from was assaulted at Checkers by Hope Cristina Colea reported that some- postmarked or received in person tance. ed in registering can call the Wood Barney's reported that two intoxicat- Serrato. one had slipped a threatening letter by this date. Ohians who have registered or Coutny Board of Flections at 354- ed subjects were leaving in a grey Eric Chapin was cited for furnish- under her apartment door on the 300 U.S. citizens who are residents cast a ballot in any Ohio election 9120. or visit the license bureau. Lcharon. When police arrived they ing alcohol to those under the age of block of High Street. The letter indicated that Colea would pay for call- of Ohio for at least 30 days before (and not changed their name or 1616 E. Woostcr St.. or the Wood learned that the subjects had left on 21 Saturday night. foot. A dumpster fire was reported on ing the police on another resident. the primary, and will be at least 18 address) within the lasl four years County Public Library. 251 N. There was a report of a fight at the 300 block of E. Reed. Ryan Zevchik reported credit card years old on or before the Nov. 7. are still registered and are eligible Main St. Stardust Saturday night. fraud Sunday afternoon. 2000 general election, arc qualified to vote. Those who have a question On campus, students can contact Marie Howey, Bowling Green, Sunday: Kelly Gold, Bowling Green, to register and may do so in person regarding the status of their regis- College Democrats (Roger Ander- reported prowlers outside her house Bradley Harmon. Toledo, was reported that she had been assaulted by Feb. 7 at any of the follwoing tration should contact their county son. 372-7268), or College Repub- were causing her dog to bark. cited for disorderly conduct/public by bouncers at Mark's Pub. locations county board of elec- board of elections to make sure licans (Melissa Fraterrigo, 372- Christine Smith. Eastlake, was urination Sunday morning. Robert Butendorf, 20. was cited arrested for obstruction of official Kelly Gold was cited for criminal tions, the secretary of state's office. they will be able to cast a ballot on 8227). for misrepresentation after trying to business on E. 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Men's Basketball Brown and Orange face Ball State, Ohio PETE STELLA 43 blocks and Murray chipping in with 9.4 ppg and 7.7 rpg. ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR "I ihink Ball State through eight Falcons take The one bad thing about being guys is Ihc most talented team in Ihe number one is everyone is gunning league." Dakich said. "I think Lon- for you. nie Jones is the most dominant hold of first For Ihc BG men's basketball inside defensive force maybe in ihe Lewis, Caruth team, ihey face two conference foes league because of his ability to this week. Ball Stale Wednesday and block shots." Ohio Saturday. The Falcons head to Ball State also has a talent com- in conference hurting sports Muncie. Indiana for a 7 p.m. match ing off the bench. Guard Cedric today and host the Bobcats in Moodie leads the team with 30 NICK HURM , three-pointers and averages 10.4 ppg What can you say? Anderson Arena Saturday al noon. SPORTS wRrn-.R and guard Patrick Jackson gives the What can you think? BO increased their record to 15-4 jCardinals 6.9 ppg. It would only be appropriate i! , Ray Lewis accused of murder. 24 overall and 7-2 in the Mid-American Conference with a win over Akron "Their guards are very experi- the Mid-American Conference logo j years old, millionare, accused felon. Saturday afternoon. enced." Dakich said. They are the added a couple of Band-Aids and a Speechless. Ball Stale |kind of team that have given us trou- gauze to its seal. ble this year, they press some. There are just questions. The Falcons will have their hands A brutal m-conference battle has ,they're physical, big and athletic What happened? full with Ball Stale, who arc 46-6 al lefl only a few men's basketball and really get on the offensive teams with minor cuts. Al Ihc start ol The Baltimore Ravens line- home over Ihe last three-plus sea glass." last week in Ihe Eastern division, backer, the NFL's leading tackier sons. The Cardinals blazed Iheir way lo Ohio University Akron beat Kent to join Bowling last year, was in Atlanta for the a 10-1 start to open the season bul Like ihe Brown and Orange, the Green at top the standings. Then last j Super Bowl and an autograph ses- have leveled off by losing six nf Ohio University Bobcats are led by Wednesday, Ihe Falcons were ousla! • sion. He was to leave ^-ny this week Iheir last eight. They currently si:. . a pair of seniors, forwards Sasijay by Ihc Kent, falling behind the Zips Adell and Shawn Stonerook. Adcll . for the Pro Bowl in Honolulu. at 12-7 overall and 4-6 in the confer- in the standings. Saturday. BG once leads Ihe learn with 16 I ppg and again climbed to the top of Ihe divi- Tuesday, instead of sipping mai ence, which gives them possession of third place in the MAC Wesi. with a 35.7 percentage from behind sion by beating Akron at home while ' tais and wearing Hawaiian shirts, he They broke a two-game losing the arc. Stonerook holds the lop Kent was shocked in a loss to Tole- • dressed in red prison garb and streak with a win over Buffalo last place in Ihe MAC and was second in do. The Golden Flash loss ended a , shackles, accused of double homi- Saturday. Ihe nation last week in rebounding, 13 game home win streak. The averaging 12.2 rpg and also nets a j cide. He listened as his whole world "I have seen them play a really Orange and Brown once again find 15.5 ppg average. tough schedule, particularly on the themselves atop Ihe Eastern division ' crashed down around him. Forward Brandon Hunter, one of road." BO coach Dan Dakich said with a 7-2 conference record. They No Pro Bowl. No bail. Ohio's freshman starters, rounds out "I really watch how ihey play as mainlain a half-game lead on Keni Just a hearing postponed until opposed lo what their record is." the double figure scorers for the and Akron. Bobcats with 10.8 ppg and 6.3 rpg. Feb. 24. and the defense that he was Ouard Duane Clemens leads Ihe The Western division has beaten Guards Dustin Ford and Steve in the wrong place in the wrong learn in scoring with an 18.3 points up on each other as well. Eastern Eslerkamp, brolher of Falcon Dave per game average. Ouard Mickey Michigan holds a half game lead time. Esterkamp, make up the starting Hosier averages 5.4 ppg. 3.8 assists over Northern Illinois with a 5-5 The wrong place was Atlanta's five. Ford nets 7.9 ppg. 3.2 apg and per game and is second on Ihe squad record in the MAC. Buckhead neighborhood just outside with a 46.7 three point shooting per- 394 percent from three poinl land Toledo's goes from bust to the trendy Cobalt Lounge. The while Esterkamp averages 6.7 ppg. boom centage. Forward Theron Smith MIKE LEHMKUHLE/ The BG News wrong time was 4 a.m. averages 12.7 ppg and 7.8 rebounds Off the bench, forward Patrick Things weren't going well for the Flomo and guard Cory Reed arc And whether Lewis stabbed two per game and represents Ihe only Toledo Rockets. UT had losi five both averaging less lhan three ppg. BATTLE—Falcon forward Len Matela and Akron forward Marco conference games in a row. iheir star men at that time at that location freshman in the siarting lineup Cen- As a learn. Ihe Bobcats are Morgan battle for a rebound in BG's win over the Zips Saturday player Greg Stcmpin was oul with doesn't really matter right now. It's ter Lonnie Jones and forward Josh Murray round oul the starting five, afternoon. The Brown and Orange battle Ball State today and the simple fact that he's in an Atlanta •See MEN, page 11 with Jones netlinc 6.7 ODE. 6.1 rpg, Ohio Saturday at noon in Anderson Arena. •See BASKETBALL, page 13 prison and his luture is. to say the least, in doubt that gives pause to the Women's Basketball sporting world. In a country w here he is supposed to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Lewis will almost cer- Lewis charged with tainly meet the converse of that BG looking for ideal. He is guilty in our eyes. He is just another athlete who lost his temper. Super Bowl murders Spoiled, overpaid, above the law. He is Rae Carruth, O.J. Simpson. back to back wins THE ASSOCIATED PRESS bail. limousine, firing al least five gun- . another athlete who couldn't handle His lawyer. Max Richardson Jr.. sliDis .is ihey drove away. real life and responded with vio- ATLANTA — Ray Lewis of the said Lewis is innocent. Ihe 24 year-old player was ihe G.MICHAEL GRAHAM Knoblauch said the team thinks it lence. . Baltimore Ravens was supposed to "We're taking ihe position thai he only suspect identified by police. SPORTS WROTH will oe an up-tempo game. Thai So what if he comes out of this be in Hawaii this week, preparing was in the wrong place al the wrong The stabbing victims were identi- favors BG. ordeal without a criminal record. His for his third straight Pro Bowl. time." Richardson said outside the fied as Jacinth liakcr. 21. and The Howling Oreen women's name will never be intact again. Instead, the star linebacker is in a basketball team is attempting to do courtroom. "From what I've gath- Richard Lollar, 24. both of suburban what il has not done all season - pui And it's hard to determine who is prison uniform, the second NFL •See FALCONS, page 11 ered from law' enforcement officers) Decatur. One man died ai ihe scene, togelher back-to-back wins. at fault for that state of affairs. player charged with murder in less they know Ray didn't kill these Ihc other al Grady Memorial Hospi- The 5-14 overall and 3-6 in Mid- Is it the athletes fault for being so than a month. Lewis is accused of unfortunate victims. ... They don't tal. American Conference play Falcons frivolous in their lifestyles as to cre- slabbing two people to death shortly know where the other two men who Despite the report ol shots, police will attempt thai tonighl when they ate a stereotype for the American after Sunday night's Super Bowl. were involved are. so ihey arrested said the preliminary investigation visit Marshall's Henderson Center for a 7 p.m. contest fans to judge? Have they brought it Lewis, the league's leading tack- indicated both victims were slabbed Ray." 'You can't take them lightly on themselves? Did Ray Lewis think ier this season, was charged after He did not identify the other men. lo death because at the half. It's like a six or he was a superhero? Did he think his police spent most of Ihe day investi- Before his arrest. Lewis told a Ravens owner Art Modell told seven-point game." Falcon coach actions would go unpunished? Docs gating the slayings. which happened Ballimore newspaper he was ques- The Sun. "I don't believe he had Dee Knoblauch said. "They can't he think that this is all a big joke? in Atlanta's trendy Buckhead neigh- tioned by police bul cleared of any anything to do wiih it. I'm going u> seem to finish bul they're certainly That's what the American public borhood about 4 a.m. Monday. wrongdoing give Ray ihc benefit of the doubt and in the games." A lol of things are in place for BG will think. Wearing a red prison uniform and "I cooperated fully." Lewis told defend him until something is with his hands shackled in front of lo accomplish the goal. First of all. But have they created the stereo- The Sun. "As for (he situation. 1 proven otherwise." they are feeling more confident than him. Lewis was in court today for a type of spoiled athletes? Are they have no comment." Lewis, in Atlanta lor an auto- ever. That's what happens when a sick and tired of seeing athletes have preliminary hearing on the charges. Two men were stabbed during a graph-signing session and lo attend team pulls off a win and sets sch»x»l no respect for their wives, girl- The hearing was postponed until fight that broke out about 200 yards Ihe Super Bowl, was lo leave Mon- records for three-pointers made (16) friends, coaches or society. Are they Feb. 24 al ihe request of prosecutor away after a party al the Cobalt day for Honolulu, where Ihc Pro and ailempted (38) in one game "It was our best all-around sick of men like Latrcll Sprecwcll. Larry Gardner, who said he needed lounge. Witnesses said six men Howl will be played Sunday game," freshman Kim Griech said. who choked his coach and then more time to confer with witnesses fought and argued with the two vic- lie changed his flight lo Tuesday and police. Lewis was held without "Everything seemed to be on al the relumed a year later? The affirma- tims before fleeing in a black stretch when he learned he was wanted for same lime. Usually', our shtHMire questioning. Ravens spokesman will be on and something else will tive answer is a no brainer. The real Kevin Byrne said be off. Against Akron, our shooting question is whether this stereotype Lewis joins former Carolina Pan- was there, our passes were good.' has been earned. Have a few bad Ihers receiver Rae Carruth as the Sophomore Rachal Hamilton said the practices have been heller apples spoiled the whole bunch? only active NIL players lo be lately as a result. "They've been Are the fans too hard on athletes charged with murder. in general? Do they expect them to more enjoyable." Hamilton said. Prosecutors plan lo seek Ihe death "We've been working harder BEN FRENCH/The BG News live up to standards that' are not penally againsl Carruth, indicted filings aic coming along " entirely possible for young men with Jan. 4 for first-degree murdci after Marshall, on the other hand, has DRIVE—BG guard Francine millions of dollars and people clam- Cherica Adams died Ihe previous dropped four in a row and is winless Miller drives the lane against oring to be around them? month from wounds in a drive-by in MAC play at 0-9. Julienne Simp- Western Michigan. The Fal- For every bad apple there is a shooting. son's crew is 6-14 overall cons head to Marshall today. Steve Smith, donating $ 1.000.000 in Adams was pregnant with their his mother's name to his Alma son. who was born prematurely and Mater. Michigan Slate There is a survived. Carruth was released by Gymnastics Sergei Fedorov. donating his entire the Panthers after Adams died year's salary. $2,000,000 to charity. NFL commissioner Paul Tagli- There are athletes who use iheir abue commented on Friday on the Women rocked by fame and wealth to help others, not rash of criminal charges against kill Ihem. players. But Ray Lewis' situation is much "Can we separate ourselves from balance beam Friday more serious than even Lalrell's society'' Of course not." Tagliahue MATTHEW P. LYONS Central Michigan topped BG by LI SIKI choking spree. Now, Lewis sits in a "We can't predict what NFL SPORTS WMTF.R on the beam to decide the mccl. cell as a man who may or may not be players will do any more lhan we Central Michigan coach Jerry responsible for two men in the can predict students shooting other When it rams, it pours. If thai is Reighard was pleased with his learn students or workers shooting fellow true, then ihe Falcon gymnastics "I think we struggled the first Atlanta morgue. His name may event, we were nervous." said workers." team musl have entered a monsoon never be cleared, even after an this past weekend. Reighard. The NFL had no comment today acquittal. Friday BG entertained defending "Then we started to settle down. I And that's a whole other question on the murder charge againsl Lewis MAC champion Central Michigan. was really impressed with our beam in itself. Investigators found the vehicle in The Falcons kepi pace with the That has been out 50/50 event." Associated Press Photo a parking lot behind a hotel near Ihe ChippeWU through three events, but Despite the loss, the Falcons had the balance beam dropped BG out of many bright spots. Senior Sarah Dan Nied is the sports editor shooting scene, police spokesman JAIL—ay Lewis, the Baltimore Ravens All-Pro linebacker, stands the race. Grealis had an impressive perfor- John Quigley said. He declined lo mance on bars for the second meet for the BG News. He can be during his proceedings in Atlanta Municipal Court. Lewis has The Falcons outscored the release others details of the Investi- Chippewas on bars and floor, and reached °' been charged with a double murder. were outscored on vault by .025. •See GYMNASTICS, page 13 [email protected]. gation or a possible motive. page 10 The BG News Wednesday, February 2, 2000 SPORTS www.bgneuis.com/sports

tNt ••—-*■-■—-' ' "' JTT iransactions -R5WD S ,*. •., ■» ■ " Natioaal Bukrlhall Association ».,., tilth Scbool ll.i.krl|..ill Tuesday's Sports Transactions *Vo«> fcH£_W.r£ Al A Glance RecssTd Pis BASEBALL Oestreng named Gymnast of the Week By Tbc Assorialrd Pmi DIVISION 1 American League I.Cin St Xavier i2^> 14-0 303 BG sophomore Marny Oestreng has been named the 2, In! Ljbbey (3) 14-0 272 CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Named Orace Guerrcro- 1. Cm WinlOQ Wood* 14-0 216 Mid-American Conference Gymnast of the Week. EASTERN CONFERENCE 4. Beavercreek 14-1 156 Zwit director of minor league administration. Oestreng. who won the NCAA floor exercise title AUaalk Division V Uum BiKhtcl(l) III 138 NEW YORK YANKEES—Agreed to terms with OF last season, competed in two meets last week. r. 6 MmfltM Sr. 12 1 130 » L Pel OB 7. CuKon McKinky 11-2 128 Tim Raines on a minor-league contract. She won the vault (9.850) and bars (9.875) to earn 8. 1 .in. Sr 1.1-2 72 Miim. 27 16 628 TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS—Agreed to terms with the top spot in the all-around (39.400) in a dual meet at — ». Tol Si Frincii 10-2 71 619 10,0m Souih 13-3 61 LHP Doug Creek on a minor-league contract. home againsi Central Michigan last Friday. She was New York M 16 1/2 also second in the beam and floor exercise in the same Ptutadeiphii 24 20 543 3 1/2 Others rectlvlog 12 or morr polnu 11. Bartvnon 18. 12. /.uinvillc 11. 13 (lie) National League HOUSTON ASTROS—Agreed to terms with RHP meet. Boston 20 23 4*5 7 E. Liverpool. 1 ofcjn 12. DIVISION II Mike Maddux and RHP Kip Gross on minor-league con- In a meet at Western Michigan Sunday, Oestreng Orlando 20 26 435 8 1/2 1. WoojKrTnway (17) 144) 284 only competed in two events finishing second in the r 2. Dayton Chmuan (81 124) 260 tracts. New Jersey 17 27 186 10 1/2 beam (9.800) and eight in Ihe vault (9.525). 1. Cm Purvell Manan l5) 13 1 238 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Agreed to terms with SS Wuhinpon 14 30 311 13 1/2 4. Willard(l) 13-1 190 Edgar Renteria on a four-year contract. She has the highest score on the team this season in 5. Oltraied tails 11-2 126 each of the four events and the all-around. Her all- Centra] Division Slmthen 11-2 126 BASKETBALL I 7. Poland Seminar) 9-2 111 around score in the Central Michigan meet is also the 28 13 651 - 8. Perry 10-2 87 National Basketball Association best in the MAC this season while she has the number Charlotte 24 18 571 3 1/2 9, Navarre Fairleu 102 68 10. Canton Cent Cath 11-3 27 DENVER NUGGETS—Traded G Ron Mercer, G two score in the conference in the vault and the number n Toronto 24 19 SSI 4 Toalogany Outgo 13-1 27 Chauncey Billups and F Johnny Taylor to the Orlando three score in the bars and floor exercise. Milwaukee 25 20 556 4 Magic for F Chris Galling, G Tariq Abdul-Wahad, a future Others rrcelviag 12 or more polnu 11. Gallipolis GaHia Acad 26 12. Lima Farmer MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week Detroit 500 6 1/2 first-round draft pick and an undisclosed amount of cash. " Shaw nee 18 1.1. (ireenlicrd MtOain 17 14. Tall madge 16 IS.Cols BaslmoorAcad Bowling Green women's basketball player Angic Cleveland 18 26 409 101/2 12. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS—Activated G John Farmer was named the Mid-American Conference Atlanta 16 26 381 II 1/2 Starks from the injured list. Placed F-C Terry Cummings DIVISION III Female Scholar Athlete of the Week, the conference '' Chicago 8 33 195 19 1. Akron St V Si M (25) 15-0 300 on the injured list. 2. Bedford Chanel (3) 102 243 office announced today. ■> WESTERN CONFERENCE 1. Findlay Uberty-Benton 140 191 INDIANA PACERS—Activated F Derrick McKey Farmer, a junior, has a 3.87 cumulative grade point 4. Cleve VA-Sl Joseph 111 169 Midwest Division from the injured list. Placed F Al Harrington on the injured average as an education major (social studies empha- 5. W Met TwinVal. S III 14-0 142 w L M <;B 6. Bellaire 15-1 137 list sis). A native of Wayland. Mich., she scored 18 points U 7. Un Cent caih 13-2 93 FOOTBALL in BG's lone game last week, a 94-72 win over Akron. Ulan 27 13 643 — 8.1'j.i.m Oakuood 12-1 74 9. Warren Champion 10-2 67 National Football League In the Akron game. Farmer made six three-pointers, San Antonio 28 16 636 - i 10. Chesapeake i:: 60 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Named Rick Thompson just one shy of her own school record. In the process, Minnesota 25 17 595 » Others receiving 12 or morr pomle.: r -.pre 10 12 We). Beverly Ft Frye. Canal college scouting '• XiiiTUtor and Bill Quinter player per- she set BG svgle-season record for treys with 56. Denver 20 22 476 7 Winchester. Cm Madeira. Cols Ready 14. 16 (lie). Coldwater. Marnier Patrick Henr> sonnel assistant. Announced Mike Baugh has been hired to breaking the old school record of 53 (Sara Puthoff. 17 26 395 Dallas 10 1/2 13. monitor player movement in all professional leagues, free 1994-95). Farmer helped Bowling Green set school sin- Houston 17. 27 316 II DIVISION IV gle-game records and lie the MAC records with 16 1. Worthington Chmliaa (30) 14-0 30* agency and waiver claims. triples made and 38 attempted vs. the Zips. Vancouver 12 31 .279 15 1/2 2. Berlin lliland(l) 14-1 252 NEW YORK JETS—Announced Dan Hcnning. the 3. Tiffin Calven 1*0 217 i'.i. Hi. Division Taylor sentenced to 18 months probation 4. Mana Stein Mjn.in Local 10-1 195 team's quarterbacks coach, will lake on Ihe added respon- " LA Lakers 34 10 773 5. I'm Seven Hills 12-1 145 sibilities as offensive coordinator and Maurice Carthon, CLEARWATER. Fla. -— Lawrence Taylor was sen- 6. Springfield Cath Cent 12-2 138 tenced today to 18 months' probation in a drug case, but Portland 33 10 767 in 7. Fl Jennings 13-2 100 assistant head coach, will also serve as running backs 8. St Henry 132 62 a judge told the Hall of Fame linebacker he could cul ' -1 Sacramento 27 16 628 6 1/2 coach. Named Pat Hodgson offensive assistant for plan- 9. Local 121 37 Ihe time in half. t '. Seattle 28 17 622 6 1/2 10. Marion Cath 13-2 30 ning and research. If Taylor has no problems during the first nine . •! Phoenix 25 18 SSI 8 1/2 Others receiving 12 or more points 11 (lie). Cenlerhurg. Rcedsvtlle Eastern 24 13. ST. LOUIS RAMS—Announced ihc retirement of Dick months, he can petition to end his probation and clear LA Clippers II 32 256 22 1/2 Berlin Clr Western Reserve 23 14 (lie). Kidron Cent Christian. Shadysidc 22 16 Vermeil, coach. Promoted offensive coordinator Mike his record. Judge Lauren Laughlin told ihe former New . . Golden Stale 1 32 ::o 21 1/2 (lie). 1 rjnktin Furnace Green. R chmond Ills 1 7 Mara to coach. York Giants player.

Griffey wants potential Reds trade before start of spring training THE ASSOCIATED PRESS said that Griffey is not pressing on a package of players including teams were at the same impasse. Neither Mariners president "There's no pressure or anything Seattle to trade him. and Reds gen- Gold Glove second baseman Pokey Bowden denied a report in Tues- Chuck Armstrong nor Gillick like that." Goldberg said. "I have to CINCINNATI — If Ken Griffey eral manager Jim Bowden said talks Reese. day's New York Daily News saying returned phone messages Tuesday. reiterate that if it doesn't happen, Jr. is traded to his hometown team, with the Mariners remain at a stand- Bowden spoke with Mariners trade talks had intensified. The Daily News quoted sources that's fine with Kenny. No one is he'd like the deal to happen before still. general manager Pat Gillick last Fri- "We have not talked since Fri- anonymously as saying that Griffey pushing the Mariners to do this. If the start of spring training, his agent The Reds broke off discussions day to see if Seattle's position had day," Bowden said. "We've made no was "putting the pressure on" the something happens, il would be best said Tuesday. Dec. 11 at baseball's winter meet- changed from December. He said progress since Dec. II. There's Mariners to trade him before spring to do it before it disrupts too many However, agent Brian Goldberg ings because the Mariners insisted the Mariners had not budged and the nothing new to report." training begins. Goldberg denied it lives." Tonight At Downtown UPTOWN Game Show Mania Real Live Game Show Play For Prizes DOWNTOWN No Cover 10 PM

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I L Wednesday, February 2, 2000 The BG News page 11 SPORTS www. bgnews.com/sporls Ohio Slate MEN continued from page 9 shooting 42.7 percent from the career scoring list. floor but are holding their opponents Winning records to just 41.9 percent. The Falcons have won 12 in a Johnson prowls lane for Bucks Next week, the Falcons play row at home and 27 of their last 32 Toledo. Buffalo and Miami against conference foes. BG has also THE ASSIX IATF.D PRESS After Johnson scored 12 points Johnson is a huge reason why blocked shots a game but his skills Falcon notes HP hurl won nine of their last II. 12 in a row and blocked five shots in a 74-51 Ohio State ended its streak of losing were rough and his style of play was at home and are 8-0 in Anderson COLUMBUS. — When Ken rout of intimidated Vermont in seasons at five. But that was no sure not. Barely topping 200 pounds, he Guard Brandon Pardon dislocat- Johnson dreamed about making a December. Catamounts coach Tom thing when he signed with Ohio was as docile on the court as he was ed his left shoulder Monday in prac- Arena this season. living in the paint, it had nothing to Brennan said. "Johnson is the best- State out of Detroit's Henry Ford with a brush in his hand. tice. Pardon is expected to miss both National recognition do with the three-second lane on a kept secret in the country. We want- High School. Not only that, but he failed to games this week and the length of BG was second in the country basketball court. ed to go inside and he just totally As a senior, he averaged 14.1 meet the NCAA's Prop 48 academic his absence is uncertain at this point. last week in the NCAA statistics in Stacey nears another record field goal percentage and 14th in Six years alter playing on his first negated that." points. 13.5 rebounds and 9.5 requirements. Forward Anthony Stacey needs organized team, however, the senior "I didn't know anybody. I had no just 92 points to become the Falcons free throw percentage. The Brown art major leads the nation in blocked friends here and my family was all all time leading scorer. Stacey broke and Orange also received votes in shots and is the man in the middle back in Detroit," Johnson said. "I the career steal record in late Janu- the Associated Press and USA Today for No. 5 Ohio State. was basically on my own. Since I ary and is currently third on the BG polls. "I feel I've come a long way," the was a Prop. I couldn't do anything 6-foot-11 Johnson said softly. — I couldn't practice and I couldn't Scoonie Pcnn and Michael Redd even watch practice." FALCONS score most of the points and make The year off hurt, but also helped continued from page 9 most of the highlight shows, but him find his bearings. He discovered Johnson is the Ohio State player a niche when he went to art class, 'They do like to run." Knoblauch Athlete of the Week Award for her most likely to alter an opponent's expressing himself on canvas even said. 18 points and six treys in BG's win game plan. With Johnson averaging as he found it difficult to express "We're hoping to get their legs over Akron Wednesday. 5.S blocks a game heading into himself with words. tired so they don't gel those outside Wednesday night's game against "You don't want to be known as a shots and we can get some steals off She has an overall gpa of 3.87 Wisconsin, many teams now prefer dumb athlete," said Johnson. "You our press." and currently holds the record of 56 to chuck shots from 3-point range always want to try your best in the The Falcons also have history on treys in a season with at least eight rather than lest the lithe senior. classroom. It was pretty difficult for their side. They have won all six contests against Marshall including Bames remaining in the season. Two weeks ago. he blocked It me. But. truthfully, it didn't take three since the Thundering Herd shots in a game against St. John's, long for me to block everything out rejoined the league for the 1997-98 Three-pointer Notes then ranked 19th in the country. He and be me." season. flirted with a triple-double Saturday It was the first and most impor- In 19 games. Bowling Green has The Herd, however, do have made 172 three-pointers for a night with 10 points. 10 rebounds tant block of his college career. some post threats in junior Toni and seven blocks as the Buckeyes The Buckeyes tied the school Patillo and a potent guard in junior NCAA-leading 9.05 per contest. won their sixth straight game. 68-59 record for losses while going 7-22 in Marissa Williams. Patillo and The NCAA records are a 9.2 average against Purdue. Several times the his first year as a starter. It was a sea- Williams scored 22 and 18 points set by South Carolina in 1994 and Boilermakers got the ball under the respectively in Marshall's 94-69 loss son that tested the patience of first- at Ohio Monday. 289 in a season set by Colorado basket but elected to kick it back out year coach Jim O'Brien, who was and run their offense again rather Farmer earns Scholar-Athlete State last season. Kent and Toledo waiting for Penn to become eligible than challenge Johnson. of Week set the MAC record with 234 treys after transferring from Boston Col- 'The resurgence of Johnson in Junior guard Angie Farmer in a season in 1994 — the last year lege. He also had to wait for Redd to the last couple games — he's block- earned the MAC's Female Scholar- BG won the MAC championship. ing way more shots — that makes Associated Press Photo find his role and for Johnson to your defense better when you know develop. you've got somebody back slapping JOHNSON—Ken Johnson (32) battles for a loose ball in Ohio "He was very, very raw." O'Brien that stuff away," Michigan State State's victory over Purdue last Saturday. said. "It has a lot to do with his own *J coach Tom Izzo said. self-image and his self-esteem." American Cancer Society Mtreh?© ABXAEOrHIdKAMNOnGPSTY^QEyZ^ABXAEOrHldKAMNOnGPITYqQE^Z >

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Rocker suspended for comments Vermeil retires THE ASSOCIATED PRESS fueled his return to the profession in THE ASSOCAITED PRESS would miss Ihe first 28 days of the 1997. He leaves the Rams with two season. A suspension will not affect ST. LOUIS — Dick Vermeil is years to go on a five-year contract, NEW YORK - The players' his salary, expected to be between going out on top. but with nothing left to prove. association filed a grievance today $200,000 and $300,000. On Tuesday, two days after win- Vermeil was close to missing the to ovenum John Rocker's suspen- "It is literally unprecedented to ning his first Super Bowl and after a 1999-00 season because of his disas- sion, a ban scheduled to last through impose a penalty on a player for long talk with his wife, the 63-year- trous beginning with the team. Aftei May I. pure speech, offensive though the old coach of the St Louis Rams the Rams went 5-11 and 4-12 in his "The discipline is without just speech may be." said Gene Orza, the decided to retire. first two seasons, there was talk that cause." the union said in a letter sent union's No. 2 official. "That, cou- A team source, speaking on con- he could be fired. to the commissioner's office. The pled with the magnitude of the dition of anonymity, confirmed the The players weren't happy, grievance said arbitrator Shyam Das penalty, just as unprecedented, retirement, and the announcement cither. Most of it was only grum- "should rescind the discipline." makes us optimistic about the out- was to come at a news conference bling because of extremely hard It is unclear when a hearing will come of the appeal." Tuesday night. The decision elevates practices that often left the players be scheduled. Many suspensions by Rocker, 25. will be allowed to go offensive coordinator Mike Martz to exhausted before they stepped on baseball commissioners have been to extended spring training starting head coach. the field on Sundays. overturned or shortened. April 3 and pitch in Ihe minor The Rams signed Martz. who But four prominent players, "Major League Baseball takes leagues during the first month of the directed the NFL's highest-scoring including cornerback Todd Lyght, seriously its role as an American season. If the suspension is not offense this season, to a new two- boycotted the final team meeting of institution and the important social shortened, he would return for a year contract in December that the 1998 season. That sent a mes- responsibility thai goes with it," May I game at Los Angeles. assured he would inherit Vermeil's sage to the coach, who described it commissioner Bud Selig said Mon- "It really is about what I antici- job. at the time as a "shot in the back." day in issuing the suspension and pated happening," Braves general "I told everyone before the sea- Vermeil, however, weathered the $20,000 fine. manager John Schuerholz said of the son that Mike Martz was the type of problems and led the team to an "We will not dodge our responsi- penally. coach who would go after it — from incredible turnaround. bility," said Selig, who also ordered "It comes as kind of a shock," the first game to the last," said Isaac In his first stint as an NFL coach the Atlanta Braves reliever to under- Braves pitcher Rudy Seanez said. "I Bruce, who caught the winning with the Eagles from 1976-82. Vv- go sensitivity training for disparag- just think trrf's prelty harsh." touchdown pass in tne Supw Bowl. meil called the plays and bas. uily ing foreigners, homosexuals and Rocker's comments drew a Vermeil coached two Super Bowl ran the whole show with an iron fist. minorities in a magazine interview. strong response from Braves execu- teams 19 years apart. He led the He left the game with burnout, and "Mr. Rocker should understand tive Hank Aaron and civil righls Philadelphia Eagles to the NFL title when he returned he became a thai his remarks offended practically groups. Several Braves players said game in 1981, and that 27-10 loss benevolent overseer. every element of society and they expect Rocker to have a diffi- brought dishonor to himself, the cult time when he rejoins the team. Atlanta Braves and Major League "We believe that even after this Baseball. The terrible example set process is complete, there are still by Mr. Rocker is not what our great two hurdles that remain," Braves game is about and, in fact, is a pro- presidenl Stan Kasten said. "John found breach of the social compact still has to reconcile himself with his wc hold in such high regard." teammates. After thai, he has to rec- The penalty is believed to be the oncile himself with the community. longest against a baseball player for It's nol aulomatic. But with the right an action not related to drug use effort and ihe right atlilude, I think since Lenny Randle of Texas got 30 it's possible." days in March 1977 for punching his The pitcher, whose fine will go to manager, Frank Lucchesi. groups that promote diversity, was "I do not believe it is appropriate ordered by Selig on Jan. 6 to under- that I should be harshly disciplined go psychological tests, but the Associated Press Photo for my misguided speech unaccom- results of those tests have not been panied by any conduct on my part," disclosed. Rocker said in a statement released Rocker said in a Sports Illustiated by his agents. "I have previously story published last month that he ROCKER—Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker boos fans as he apologized for my unfortunate would never play for a New York leaves Game 5 of the NLCS last fall. Rocker was suspended for remarks and stand by my apology." team because he didn't want to ride his comments in Sports Illustrated. "I do not believe it is appro- While the suspension covers 73 a subway train "next to some queer priate that I should be harshly disciplined for my misguided days starting with the opening of with AIDS." He also said, "I'm not a speech unaccompanied by any conduct on my part," Rocker spring training, the season doesn't very big fan of foreigners. ... How start until April 3, meaning Rocker the hell did they get in this country?" said in a statement released by his agents. Associated Press Photo

VERMEIL—St. Louis Rams coach Dick Vermeil escorts his wife off the field after the Rams victory in the Super Bowl. Vermeilvermei retired from his position yesterday. -v 1

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»- Wednesday, February 2, 2000 The BG News page 13 iis Basketball High school season shaping up THE ASMX'IATED PRESS spots, respectively, in the big-school couple more heavyweights, Findlay division. Liberty-Benton and Cleveland Villa COLUMBUS, - The lop two Defending slate champion Wor- Angela-St. Joseph, held their ground teams held their positions in each of thington Christian piled up the most in (he next two spots. the four divisions — with Worthing- first-place votes (all but one of a Triway holds a 24-point lead over ton Christian. Akron St. Vincenl-St. possible 31) and the most points Dayton Christian in Division II. fol- Mary, Wooster Triway and Cincin- (308) while building a 56-point edge lowed by Cincinnati Purcell Marian nati St. Xavier again No. I — in the on No. 2 Berlin Hiland in Division and Willard. Olmsted Falls, fifth last latest Associated Press boys state IV. Tiffin Calvert. Maria Stein Mari- week, was joined by Struthers in a basketball poll on Local, Cincinnati Seven Hills, deadlock at that spot. There were few wholesale Springfield Catholic Central and St. Xavier's lead was cut from 40 changes in any of the divisions as Fort Jennings followed, just as they to 31 points by Toledo Libbcy in the 49lh annual rankings passed the did a week ago. Division I. Cincinnati Winton midpoint Tuesday. Despite Worthington Christian's Woods moved up one spot to third. The top seven teams remained in big totals. St. Vincent-St. Mary Beavercreek climbed two notches to the same order in Division IV. the owns the biggest lead of any of the fourth and Akron Buchtel climbed top four were the same in Divisions top teams. The Fighting Irish lead three rungs to ihe No. 5 spot with III and II and St. Xavier and Toledo Bedford Chanel, the defending Divi- three weeks remaining in the media I.ihhcv maintained the No. I and 2 sion III state champ, by 57 points. A poll. BASKETBALL continued from page 9 an elbow injury and coach Stan the kids almost on the court. That's Samaranch Joplin was received some bad press. what college basketball is all about. But the Rockets didn't crumble. It's all about the student involve- Toledo has come back to win its last ment and a place like Bowling two games. Last Wednesday UT Green the town involvement." questioned finally broke its slump with a 65-61 Sweet shooting over Northern Illinois. The Rockets The Falcons are right on the stayed in stride with one of the Tarheels of North Carolina to take biggest wins in the year over Kent over the top spot in the country in by FBI Saturday 65-52. Back from injury. field goal percentage. UNC shoots a THB ASSOCIATED PRI ss Stempin has given his teammates nation leading 50.8 percent as a the boost they needed. The star play- team from the floor while the Fal- LONDON — IOC president er only shot 4-20 for 14 points in the cons are just behind at 50.6 percent. Juan Antonio Samaranch met for victories, but Stempin's leadership BG sophomore center Len Matela more than five hours with the Justice on the court might mean more for leads the Falcons and is ranked I llh the Rockets now then his statistical Department and the FBI in New in the country in field goal percent- performance. York, and said he had no trouble age with a 63.7 percent average. The "packed" house that roars Sophomore guard Keith McLeod answering investigators about the Anderson Arena is not getting also finds himself rartked nationally Olympic bribery scandal. smaller, the crowds are getting big- "It went very well," he told The ger. TWo ol ihe first three home in shooting. McLeod is ranked 14th i in the country in three point field Associated Press on Tuesday after ■•;- games since the start of the second semester have sold out. Both the goal percentage shooting 51.4 per- returning to IOC headquarters in Toledo game and Akron game were cent. Lausanne. Switzerland. "I answered full capacity while the Miami game Three of the four lop shooting all the questions. I am pleased after was close behind with an attendance percentages in the MAC belong to the meeting." .• of 4.050. BO coach Dan Dakich said Falcon players. Matela is the top J*. While declining to discuss details he has really noticed the difference. shooter with Trent Jackson in the of Monday's session. Samaranch "I really like the crowd." Dakich third position and Dave Hsterkamp said. "I like looking over and seeing fourth overall. said. "There were no surprises." GYMNASTICS continued from page 9 in a row with a score of 9.825. Usually a weak point in the rotation, Sophomore Marny Oestreng won the beam squad took to the event and the all-around competition with a made a strong showing. BG scored a 39.4. Oestreng scored no lower than 48.325. a high for the meet and sea- a 9.8 for the meet. son. Freshman Ann Marie Kassouf also competed in the all-around for Despite the comeback, the Fal- the first time in her collegiate career. cons finished the meet third with a "It was fun and exciting, and a lit- score of 189.225. Western Michigan tle bit nerve-wracking too." said took second with a 192.325. and K.issouf. Kent Slate captured the top spot for the day. Sunday the BG traveled north to Kalamazoo. Michigan to face Kent Overall. Falcon coach Dan Con- State and Western Michigan. nelly was pleased with his teams' The Falcons entered their first first road meet. meet on the road with high hopes, but hit a few speed bumps along the "We had a little bit of trouble way. adjusting to a different set of bars, BG started out on vault, just as and to the overall atmosphere of the they would at a home meet. Their arena." said Connelly. "Despite the efforts were rewarded with a score losses this weekend, we showed we of 47.3. Unlike Friday's meet, bars were a team to contend with in the would be the Falcons' undoing. BG MAC. Western Michigan and Kent was never quite iblc to get into a SARA GRIGSBY/The BG News rhythm and only scored a season State only saw a little bit of what we low 46.525. can put up week in and week out."

The Falcons were able to settle The Falcons have two home BARS— Falcon Jamie Kent themselves down and refocus on meets remaining, then will spend competes on the bars Friday floor. BG made a strong comeback five weeks in a row on the road prior against Central Michigan. and scored a 47.075. The strong Marny Oestreng won the all- to the Mid-American Conference floor performance launched the Fal- around competition with a 39.4 cons into their final event, beam. Championship meet.

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College-3 BR, $630 avail May 23. hours per week or 40 hours plus over- www.campcedar.com Phone 352-2330 or 354-2854 Money Orders i ty'J'4 time. Many college students work here. after 5:00pm. Starting pay is $5.30 per hour with an au- tomatic $.25 per hour increase to $5.55 Now leasing for summer & tall. 1068 N. Main St. lip after 100 hours of service with the compa- For Sale 601 3rd St., 704 5th St.. 710 7th St. Bowling Green, OH 43402 ny. These are unskilled jobs involving as- Call 352-3445. sembling and packaging of small parts. 354-2300 Apply in person between the hours of 1995 Honda Accord EX One room w/kitchenette for 1 female 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Monday-Friday) at 2 dr., 5-spd. dark green w/ivory leather (shared bath), $220. util. incl. furnished. ADVANCED SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, interior, moonroof, excellent condition, E Reed St.. 352-1968. 103,500 miles (mostly highway). The Toledo Blade Restaurant Critic, fjf.r INC.. 428 Clough Street, Bowling Green. %!■ May 14.1999: Ohio, only 2 blocks from campus near all scheduled maintenance done, asking Roommate needed for 3BR house, own •••••• Kinko's and Dairy Queen next to the rail- $8,000. Call 354-6655 ext 4678 days or BR, $195/mo. * util. and deposit. Starting it I've long argued road tracks. 420-9676 evenings. ASAP. Call 353-7149 ask for Adan. bestm inaiuithat DM eatery a ton* OH ma. between Toledo torn tan Midi i and Columbus vjntiMipttjcmif is WYf Dy^a^pecials •MONDAY'■ ununAV. ^*»»— * m- Ser^g hH trM aM 1 Ct IMtf HWi **■)ISft IMIHM Sirloin Steak ■WEDNESDAY- iKogniM •» MMl On Of CMKJ of to* •*■«•• IHM Bahamas Party GRlUled Angus Bee. Stllf ted POrk ChOp •TUESDAY' Cruise $279 •THURSDAY- liifiani'iu) lia'waiiiiiui.aiita Swiss Steak *-',63 S MAINS!«£ST Baked Chicken BOWLING GREEN • 352-2S9S Panama $139 City • haMk H*d* m IP*M * M*» Florida $149 www.bgsu.edu/recsports l tapa • OMM SM» taKA. 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White Castle OUTDOOR PROGRAMS useof weights and the benefits ut ^fO» AilV^ resistance training cc\^ Hillsdale Apts.. Jay-Mar Apartments 610 N. Main St. Valentine's Moonlight Skiing l082Fairview 2 bedroom Apts CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN I bedrooms S475/mo. 1 bdrm. When: Saturday. February 19 from 6JOpm-4 JOjm 9 1/2-12 mo. leases 12 mo. lease Starts at S305- Call 353-5800 Where Mpln* \Jtllmy Ski Resort In Mlchlgtn Starts at S380- Call 353-5800 coring NEWLY REMODELED Cost: >45 (m/ ski renttl), $30 (w/out) into Wellness Jay-Mar Apts. Management Inc. Participant limit: 24 Willow House Cost inciudts: transportation, lift tickets and Journey through si\ ;ire;.\ Management Inc. Furnished & Unfurnished 830 Fourth St. equipment rantal (optional) of wellness wiin ihis lun and flexible REMODELED/Air Condition Evergreen Apts., 803 - 815 8th St. / Avai.Now & Fall program designed just for YOU! You will dishwasher / garbage disposal Sign up By February 16 In the SRC Main Office 215 E. 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Stop by our office at dBhwoshers. vaulted ceilings Hi The Fitwell Center is located in From $A50/mo. Stop by our office at the Mezzanine Level of the SRC. **S,^^ 1045 N. Main St. Let us help you moke a tough decision 1045 N. Main St. for complete listing or easy, caf or stop by the oflfce TODAY' for complete listing or for more info about any of these programs, k call 353-5800. Call 354-6036 please call 372-2711 or email recreatet'bgnet. From 9 - 5 call 353-5800. \j£XrBGSU www.wcnet.org/~mecca I www.wcn9t.otg/-Highlond _y www.wcnet.org/~mecca h i