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State University FRIDAY February 18, 2005 DEEP DRAMA: Play . explores relationships FLURRIES among Amish families HIGH: 24 LOW: 15 during Great War; PAGE 7 www.bgnews.com independent student press VOLUME 99 ISSUE 115 Climbing A BUMP IN THE NIGHT President exercise will face European for break criticism 8* Um Weber By Terence Hunt SERIOR REPORTER 1HE ASSOCIATED PRESS Use of the 37-fool rock climb- WASHINGTON — President ing wall locaied at the Student Bush, about to embark on a Recreation Center has increased fence-mending trip overseas, this semester as students begin said yesterday that F.uropeans to realize the physical benefits wrongly believe his only interest is associated with climbing. America's security. In talking to the staff that run "We also care deeply about hun- the climbing wall, the number ger and disease," he said. of climbers have significantly A primary objective of next increased, said Bryan Cavins, week's trip is to make sure director for Outdoor Programs. Europeans know that "as we move "We call it the fabulous 40 beyond the differences of the past, days of February because every- that we can work a lot together to body wants to get prepped and achieve big objectives," Bush said. ready for spring break to look Bush is very unpopular in their best," he said. "Having that Europe, particularly because of much influx at the rec helps, the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. But but I do think more people Europeans also are upset about are climbing and they're find- other issues ranging from Bush's ing it to be another avenue to opposition to the Kyoto climate work out." treaty to what is widely viewed Individuals who are inter- as a go-it-alone foreign policy. ested can purchase a climbing Differences over Iran and China pass, but are required to first also are high on the list attend a two-hour class to learn The president will fly to Brussels. basic climbing technique such Belgium on Sunday for three days as tying knots, the proper way of talks with allies, many of whom to wear the harness and check believe the United States has equipment, Cavins said. Brian McBobtrtl BGNfws ignored their views and is unwill- "Individuals then demon- ing to listen. French President strate what they've learned and DON'T BE AFRAID OF US: People relax from the rigors of work and class on Uptown's dance floor during Industrial Gothic lacques Chirac, perhaps Bush's we check them off," he said. Underground Night, commonly known as "Goth Night." Uptown holds Goth Night every Wednesday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. For biggest critic, has been invited to "Some people don't always pick everyone 21 years old and over admission is free, provided they wear appropriate Goth attire. Normal cover charge is $5. dine with the president Monday it up at first, but you can come as evening. Bush also will hold sepa- many times as it takes." rate meetings with NATO leaders If purchased at the start of and then visit the headquarters of each semester, it costs $20 and the 25-nation European Union. allows an unlimited number From Brussels, Bush will travel of climbs. to Mainz, Germany, for talks with And students can also pur- Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, chase a pass for $35 that is good Scoring a goal vs. MS and finally to Bratislava, Slovakia from fall semester through to see Russian President Vladimir the end of spring semester, Putin, who has been criticized for Cavins said. Weekend event will benefit research against serious disease retreating from democracy. "If you want to learn how to Bush, at a news conference, climb inexpensively and con- By Laura Hoesman Awareness Weekend at the Ice raiser, which was originally for minimum donations of $1, refused to say whether he would tinue to climb and get into it, REPORTER Arena, February 18-20. Sigalet's idea, will raise money to benefit the National Multiple offer support for efforts by France, our gym Is a great opportunity Ever since Jordan Sigalet was "There are a lot of people who for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Germany and Britain to persuade to do that," he said. "It's a dif- diagnosed with multiple sclero- don't really know what the dis- Sderosis Society. "With each purchase of a Iran to scrap its uranium enrich- ferent type of fitness because sis last March, the senior goal- ease is, and I hope that maybe it Friday and Saturday evenings Prism Pin or Band of Hope, you'll ment program in exchange for you're relying on your strength keeper of the Bowling Green will help to spread some aware- at 7 p.m„ the Falcon hockey get a free action photo of Jordan technological, financial and politi- to actually do something. You're State University hockey team felt ness," Sigalet said. "Any dollar I team will host Central Collegiate Sigalet," said Kris Kamann, assis- cal support. European leaders not just pushing iron around compelled to help others who can raise is going to be good to Hockey Association opponent tant director of athletic commu- say Iran is unlikely to sign onto or pushing water around suffer from his disease. try to find a cure, and I think this Western Michigan. During the nications. an agreement that lacks a U.S. or running." This weekend, Sigalet will weekend is going to be success- games, at the south end of the Additionally, there will be a endorsement continue his efforts to benefit ful in doing that" ice arena, Band of Hope brace- CUMBERS, PAGE 6 MS medical research with MS The weekend-long fund- lets and Prism Pins will be sold SIGALET, PAGE 2 BUSH,PAGE 6 Goal: Raise a million dollars BGSU staff donates its "Mainly it's to increase partic- opening remarks to thank are fortunate to be employed ipation and the level of support volunteers for their continual by an institution with a noble own money for new in dollars from our faculty, staff involvement with the cam- cause," Koder said. "It's a won- scholarships. and retirees," Davis said. "That paign and to encourage them derful way for us to turn around sends a really strong message to in their work on the campaign and give something back. It's ByHoHyAbrams donors outside the University. this year. through the private support REPORTER When they see that more than Dobb reinforced this year's that the University grows and Community members from all half of our internal group is sup- goal to raise $1 million dollars. excels and becomes the institu- areas of the University gath- porting the University, it tells "It's going to be an absolutely tion that it has." ered early yesterday morning them that there is something incredible year for. all of you," The kickoff also included for an event that volunteers good going on here." she said. "I think what I see out words of encouragement from say has become an asset to the Each year since its incep- there are so many people who Marcia Sloan Latta, associate University. tion, the amount of donations believe In that we're doing and vice president for University The 2005 Family Campaign received for the campaign has that's incredible." Advancement and director of kickoff yesterday in the Union continued to grow, Davis said. An important aspect of the Development and Campaign included a breakfast for volun- This year the goal is to have campaign is those who give Director, and Kerm Stroh, co- teers and discussion focused 55 percent participation, with are part of the University, chair of the building dreams around campaign strategies. hopes of beating last year's Wright said. campaign and a former mem- The campaign, launched during pledges and gifts amounting "The campaign shows we ber of the Board of Trustees. the 1998-1999 academic year, is to $935,000. Another aim is to have a strong In-house foun- Before the Family Campaign a group effort to raise money raise the total to $1 million, dation," he said. "It gives peo- started there was no organized from within the University. Davis said. ple the opportunity to make a employee giving effort, said The campaign's motto, Before the campaign, partici- direct impact through scholar- Sloan Latta, who helped to start "Support a Scholar," is a remind- pationingivingtotheUniversity ships to students." the First campaign in 1998. er of one of the many ways they was at 23 percent, compared to Tim Koder, director of major "There are so many areas can give back to BGSU. 53.7 percent for the 2003-2004 gifts in the department of alum- here on campus that are worthy The third annual kickoff is year of the campaign. ni and development, echoed of private support and certainly OiviTtn BGNns to raise awareness about giv- Following a welcome from Wright's views.