Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 2-2-2000 The BG News February 2, 2000 Bowling Green State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news Recommended Citation Bowling Green State University, "The BG News February 2, 2000" (2000). BG News (Student Newspaper). 6598. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/6598 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. WEATHER WEDNESDAY February 2, 2000 /^->. Partly ) Cloudy WORLD NEWS 2 High, 29 OPINION CAMPUS LOW, 19 The BG News SPORTS www.bgnewi.com Volume 88, Iuue 16 A daily independem smdenr pness 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 <nd i fat shuttle dm er * when it's cold, but it's better than walking halfway across the earth lazy when it's cold and I don't necessity In general. Shaner has and freezing my butt oil." said want to walk, so I just come out heard only positive comments junior pre-med major Michelle here and catch the bus," she said. from students who ride the shut- Achor. Carfrey said that she thinks if tle. Senior international business students lind the shuttle UK> 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.