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PM SHOWERS HIGH;74 LOWB KNOCK OUT: Aimee Mann's new CD, "The www.bgnews.com Forgotten Arm"; PAGE 5 independent student press VOLUME 99 ISSUE 166 Local man fights for horses Popular bartender over 21 of his favorite animals, would rather see the animals buyers don't go straight to one 17 of which he rescued from succumb to euthanasia than ol Ihe three foreign companies devotes life to saving being slaughtered. face the slaughterhouses. I le Some are kept at fcccllots. where horses from slaughter. In the United States, three said places like ihe University of they are fattened until the) slaughterhouses deal exclusively I'indlay 'put them to sleep" for reach the girth desiiecl In the with horses. The Belgian-owned approximately $225. slaughterhouses, By Jed Herrington Cavel International in DeKalb, 1 le sees many horse thefts "The bigger the horse, the bet R E PORIEII III., and BelTex Corporation in as being fueled by the equine ter," Lundgren said. The) want "I've been told when you find Port Worth, Texas, along with gourmand trend and is wean' of something with meat on them." your passion, lull™ II in life," the French-owned Dallas Crown becoming loo well-known as a i undgren has rescued two says Craig Lundgren, who is in Kaufman, Texas, buy and kill rescuer because of what he labels horses from the feedlotSi which one of the more familiar faces horses for human consumption. as a "horse mafia" operating he deems "deplorable," but it is of Bowling Crecn nightlife. According to Lundgren, Ohio within the trade. He said a Hern the process at the slaughterhouse "Something always brought me and Pennsylvania send the most from Kentucky called him one thai may be what causes the most back to horses." horses to death than any other evening and said she had a horse concern with animal enthusiasts landgren, the bald-headed, states in die country, many of stolen from her barn, so he drove like himself. fast-moving bartender at the them ending up in either Texas all night to a sale in Illinois where Before the horses are killed nightclub/sports bar, Uptown/ or Illinois. he believed the animal might they are rendered unconscious
Downtown, is known in Bowling "Last year there were 65,976 Photo Provided have been by holt guns. Sometimes, horses slaughtered in the "I searched all the back trucks, Green for mixing up drinks, SMILE: Craig Lundgren poses with one of his 21 horses. Of those, 17 of as shown on the Web site. and is now gaining even more United States alone for human all the parking lots, all the sbarkonline.org. (SHARK stands the horses have heen rescued from being killed in slaughterhouses. recognition as a horse rescuer. consumption," he said. kill-pins, hut no horse," he said for SI lowing Animals Respect After tiring of the city life as Many equate horse meat with lundgren also said one and Kindness] it takes multiple a postman in Seattle, lundgren dog food - which it was until Europe and lapan. Specialized themselves. Many arc' purchased particular method of horse shots to knock them out, and decided to make the move to the latter pan of the 1960s, when butcher shops, like the bouchcr- by "kill-buyers," which are transportation exemplifies even then it may not be enough. Ohio in order to pursue a more the Fair Packaging and labeling ies chevalines in France, sell the traders that ultimately function inhumanity. According to Some videos from the Web site relaxed pace, which he hoped Act forced pet food companies to meat from S14 to $25 per pound. as middlemen lor the horsemeal Lundgren en route to sales, own- show shaky handling of the guns, would entail spending time with disclose to consumers what their Horses end up at companies, ers file the animals into crowded. with shots missing the head and horses. He bought three and canines where really eating. slaughterhouses for a variety of lundgren disapproves of the double-deck trailers, which are landing instead on the animal's with support from his friends, I lorse meat is a popular dietary reasons, ranging from old age and auctions, especially their end illegal to haul horses in. neck, shoulders or face. ended up taking on more than staple in some international overpopulation to acquisition at result, lie believes they are loo Alter the auctions, mam ol that. Now lundgren is watching markets today, especially in auctions by the slaughterhouses accessible to kill-buyers and the horses purchased by kill- LUNDGREN,PAGE 3 BGSU SEAL STOLEN Delegate becomes US citizen at BBS By Sean Corp suppported one of Uieir peers. EDlfOR-IN-CHItf l)n this night, Buckeye Boys The evening began with cheers State delegate Antoine I'eiretia of discension pouring through became a U.S. citizen. the crowd. As a stream of 1,300 He walked high school aged delegates towards ihe slowly poured Into Anderson stage with Arena, Ihe cheers got more a nervous frequent and more raucous. look. con- Taking on ihe life of a political stantly looking convention ,the crowd was down, seem- deeply partisan, cheering for ing embar- those they supported, trying to rassed by all outdo all ihe other groups. the attention TOM CADMUS Yells for people like Bangham he was receiv- National and llarlpence, only to be ing from 1,300 Commander counteracted with cheers for of his peers. Brady and Gardner. The 1300 With his mother, Cathy, and delegates of Buckeye Boys Stale father, loe. on stage, and two were enjoying Ihe chance to well behaved but rambunctious be playfully' political and argue young siblings, Alexander, 5, and over candidates. Sophie, 3, on their laps, he took However, the night soon an (Kith to become a citizen to changed as the pockets of dis- sension became unified as they BUCKEYE.PAGE 2 BGSU senior up for 'Face of FOX Toledo' By Bridget Tharp cally trying lo make somebody CAMPUS SEWS IDItOH famous by doing our promos and ller face has been Bashing on sending them out in public to television between commercial meet people," liussell said. breaks on FOX Toledo WUPW all That will mean speaking at summer. And viewers might see schools, meeting advertisers, and IMMI more of her face.if University working wild non-profit groups senior Leah D'Fmilio is chosen on behalf of the station. Also, as the winner of a competition the winner of the contest will being held by the1 station. probably drive the pace car in the After a series of auditions, there junior Achievement Grand Prix are only three contestants left who Race. Russell said still have die chance to become There will lie a final series of the "Face of FOX Toledo." auditions for the remaining three The winner will lie die station's contestants this wevk. I be winner "human mascot." represent- will he chosen by My 4,2005. bulges from ihe station will ing FOX at local events like fairs, ultimately choose the winner, but sporting events, and "all sorts of viewers have given their input anything," according to WUPW's via the Web site, www.foxtolcdo. creative services director, Belsy com. Viewers emailed comments Russell. She will lie ihe "Face of Ptioto Illustration By HIKI Mtt;ger BGNnn about file contestants, and the FOXToledo" for one year, and will judges considered Ihe feedback. receive a paycheck. THIEF: The seal of Bowling Green State Universiy was stolen on May 4, during finals week. The seal is located between McFall "We've gotten a tremendous and Williams Hall and was last seen at 2 a.m. According to the police report, no information has yet been received regarding the "You hire someone famous lo whereabouts of the seal or who might have taken it. do your commercials. We're basi- FOX.PAGE 2
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FOR All THE NEWS VISIT WWW.BGNEWS.COM I 2 Wednesday. June 15.2005 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Student group Boys State delegate becomes US citizen BUCKEYE, FROM PAGE 1 opposes private the country he has called home since he moved from France at 9-months-old. The process that started innocently enough, with social security Anloine asking if he would be able to run for a position in the By Sandy Heade to any proposal that would Boys State program if he was not RlPOfitfR cut guaranteed Social Security a U.S. citizen. Then things slowly Students United to Protect benefits for older or younger evolved and more people got on Social Security is a movement Americans—or increase public Ixianl and soon a proud group of that opposes I'resident Bush's debt or divert Social Security veterans in the American Legion plan to privatize social security. dollars out of the Social Security wanted to bestow something It is a branch of Americans system — in order to create they take enormous pride in, United to Protect Social Security "private" or"personal" accounts. American citizenship, on one of that was started by a staff We believe that such policies their visiting delegates. member who decided to start would weaken Social Security "I don't have words to express a coalition of young people and threaten the Social Security how I was feeling," Antoine within the organization. guarantee that American fami- said later. "I didn't expect the Currently the organization is lies depend on and deserve. overwhelming response from the made up of students from 43 * We pledge to act person- other delegates." colleges and universities across ally and together to strengthen Antoine's mother, Cathy the country. Sntdents United to Social Security and resist any I'ohlapcl, could appreciate the Protect Social Security has also proposal that would weaken it. event more than most. She had teamed up with other national At a press conference held just gone through a similar, youth groups including Rock on May 20,2005. an announce- though less glamorous process. the Vote. United States Student ment was made about the She had spent a full year going Association, Campus Progress, formation of the group. through the process and the National Association for According to Morris, 40 getting through the bureacracy in Photo courtesy ot Hatuck Praii statt the Advancement of Colored different colleges were also order to become an American OATH: Retired Judge Donald Reader reads a passage for Buckeye Boys Slate delegate Antoine Perretta to People division of youth and asked to sign a letter to take citizen herself. recite back in the ceremony for Antoine to become a naturalized citizen of the United States. As part of the college students — all of which private accounts and solvency "Going into the process you ceremony Antoine also received a flag that flew over the United States capital building. are non-partisan organizations off I'resident Bush's agenda. are not treated well," she said. — and the league The press But she said she was the Fifth Congressional District citizen of the United States. errupted into a chant. of Indy Voters. "They (young conference was overwhelmed by the lengths the of Ohio, which includes Wood "Accept your responsibility of "USA. USA. U-S-A," According to Cara people) scheduled a day American legion went through (i>unty, home of Bowling Green citizenship," he told the crowd, they screamed for more than Morris, a spokes- before Bush's con- to honor her son on this night. State University. "and keep this the greatest 30 seconds. person for AAUPS, have been troversially sched- "We have a French saying that Gillmor said through a country in die world." The evening ended the way it many young people told that uled appearance as they put out the everyday dish spokesman today, "United States It was a challenge the 1300 began as the 1,300 delegates filed do not realize the thecommencement into the fine China," she said. citizenship is a privilege that delegates of Buckeye Boys out of Anderson Arena cheering potential effects that they would speaker at Calvin "To see how appreciative people carries with it many responsibili- State seemed all to willing to for Bangham, Brady and Gardner. privatizing social benefit College in Grand are makes you feel good." ties. As a member of Buckeye Boys meet. It was as if seeing Antoine One group trying to outdo security could have Rapids. Mich. Once the oath was completed, State, Antoine lias proven to be a take the oath of American the other. on them. from the Attending the Antoine was presented with a leader of his peers. And as a newly citizenship renewed their own However, the evening left a I hey have been privatization press conference written version of the oath he took confirmed citizen I look forward to sense of being an American. lasting impression with Antoine told that they would were two members in a frame as well as an American Antoine continuing to be an active At the conclusion of Antoine's and his family. benefit from the of Social of the House of flag that was flown over die U.S. member of the community." ceremony, everyone — from "I've never been so impressed privatization of Security Representatives and Capitol on May 24 at the request After Judge Donald Reigcr the band, to the delegates, to and treated with more respect social security, but the "30 Something of Congressman Paul Gillmor (RJ. Caucus," Rep. Tint completed the ceremony for the National Commander of and quality," Cathy said. "That in reality they would but in- i - ill n ii ii is presently in the I louse Antoine, he spoke to the crowd die American Legion — stood is something that wil stay with not," said Morris. Ryan (IM)HJ and of Representatives representing In the group's reality they Cabbie Wasserman about what it means to become a up and cheered. The crowd me forever." pledge to protect would not." Schultz (D-FL). social security, Elise Elzinga, a they estimate that CARA MORRIS, AUPSS graduating senior President Bushb plan from Calvin College will cost young people five trillion was also present. BGSU student finalist for FOX on-air talent dollars over 20 years plus a major In an article by the Associated cutback in benefits for people Press, Elzinga commented on FOX.FROM PAGE 1 news station in her former home Preliminary auditions were final 17. They were University or in Ohio. last year, UPN in held at three locations in the alum Shauna Woody and who receive social security. the fact that she has not seen response from viewers," "Social security privatization many students active where Russell said. Cleveland hired four actors to Toledo area at the end of senior Abby Bollenbacher. doesn't just hurt us in 40 years, social security is concerned. Russell said they received 520 do improvised comedy to air April There were auditions at Bollcnbachcr was chosen as it hurts us now because social "It's hard when its something e-mails before the remaining dining commercial breaks, but Lourdcs College in Sylvania, finalist with D'Emilio, but she was security acts as a safety net to out so far in the future for them contestants were announced. ' the audition process was not Owens Community College, disqualified. Bollenbacher protect our parents, grandpar- to grasp," Elzinga told reporter This is the first year that a contest, Russell said. and the Erie Street Market. The was disqualified because she is ents, andutherolder Americans," Glen Johnson. FOX Toledo will select on-air "We thought it might be more contest never specifically targeted currently competing in according to the pledge. "I believe that the president's talent through a contest. Russell fun to make a competition out college students, but the job Columbus for the title of Miss Hie group also estimates that social security campaign not credits such an original idea to of it, this way viewers do get a would be perfect for a recent Ohio. She was unavailable to almost half of Americans over only exaggerates the sever- the station managers, who came chance to tell us what they think. graduate, Russell said. return to Toledo for the final the age of 65 would live in pov- ity of the social security budget up with die idea before she began They're not voting — it's not a Before the finalists were round of auditions today. erty without the assistance they problem, it would also work at the station in January. viewer vote of any kind, but we announced on Monday, Editor's note: To vote for receive from social security. dangerously cut benefits that Russell previously worked in definitely want to know what D'Emilio was not the only BGSU your favorite finalist, visit Because of these facts, many Americans depend on," Georgia, and said she couldn't viewed think of the finalists," student in the contest. Two www.foxtoledo.com, and click on Students United to Protect Elzinga added. think of a similar contest at any she said. others accompanied her in the the contest link. Social Security has resolved to Emily Lum, a sophomore do the following: accounting and finance major • We. the undersigned, believe at Wayne State University in that Social Security should Detroit also does not agree with be strengthened for future Bush's plan. generations of Americans — "It's a good idea overall, but Consuming CHOCOLATE was once considered a SIN during the 16th and 17th century. not weakened. ' We declare our opposition PRIVATIZATION. PAGE 6
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LUND6REN. FROM PAGE 1 biggest supporters and help "Medicine Hat," which get their think was possibly overlooked amendment aims to stop him with expenses such as name because of the unique "All the money by many legislators and even taxpayer funding for federal "When they are in the pens veterinarian costs and coloring on top of their heads students give the president. inspectors at the three waiting, they sense it, they feel it," compensation for his staff that is absent.on oilier parts of Rider No. 142. authored by Sen. slaughterhouses, and Lundgren said. ofseven. the body. He said Native me in tips goes Conrad Bums, R-Mont., requires if the Senate passes a Whether or not they are already Lundgren also says he receives American warriors used to ride right out there the U.S. Interior Department's companion bill, the slaughter- dead or unconscious, the horses support from students and Medicine Hats into battle for Bureau of land Management houses will be shut down for are put into kill-chutes and then residents when they order a good luck. to those horses." to sell horses (hat arc either twelve months, beginning hung by their hind-quarters and drink from him. His other horses make his older than 10 years or have October 1.2005. then slit across the throat. "All the money students give work a rewarding experience CRAIG LUNDGREN. been unsuccessfully offered for I he said co-sponsors Ed "It's cruel and inhumane the me in tips goes right out there to as well. HORSE ADVOCATE adoption three or more times Whitfield, R-Ky, lohn Spratt. way they slaughter these horses," those horses," he said. He said he rescued his best "without limitation" at auctions D-S.C, and Nick Rahall, Lundgren said. "It irks me that we On many occasions I-undgren horse, "Hippie," from one of the him and can no longer take care or livestock sale facilities. D-W.Va.. will work with call ourselves a civilized society travels to auctions in places Texas slaughterhouses. He is of it, he will be given first choice The growing overpopulation Sweeney In efforts to pass The when we treat our animals like Shipshewana, 1 ml., also very fond of a mare named of whether it will be brought back of wild horses such as mustangs American Horse Slaughter like this." and Sugarcreek, Ohio, and "Lady," which he saved while she to his sanctuary. throughout ranching regions Prevention Act (II.R. 503), He also said it is a when he can, he brings a horse was pregnant. Lundgren is not alone in like Montana poses an which aims to permanently misconception that only old, sick back to Bowling Green with "I haven't had one problem his concerns. economic problem because end horse slaughter in the or crippled horses are killed for him, sometimes paying $500 with her," he said. "She is an Numerous organizations, the horses compete for grazing United States. their meat. "They'll kill anything to $750 for each one. At other absolute sweetheart." such as the liquine Protection grass with cattle. According to Even with the progress that's over six months old," times the animals are brought Amanda Mossman, a trainer Network and the International the Billings Gazette, Burns on Capitol Hill, Lundgren he said. to him, some in dire need at the sanctuary, is supportive of Fund for horses, work to sever said the previous adoption continues his crusade local- There seem to be a lack of vocal of assistance. lundgren's aide to equities. the connection between system ran by the Bueau of ly. He plans to give presenta- proponents of the horse-for- On one occasion, he received "1 think it's awesome," she auction blocks and land Management wasn't tions that echo his message of consumption industry in the an injured mare covered in blood said. "They definitely need help slaughterhouses. They spread working and left many horses in "Rescue Don't Breed," to local United States, and Web sites and near death. He said he took and someone out there needs to news on the topic, push for feedlot conditions. groups, such as 4-11. and has for the three slaughterhouse the animal into one of his bams, help them." horse-friendly legislation "These are horses with hearts already went to the Bowling companies are brief and list only cradled it and spoke soothingly lundgren trains the horses and bring animal welfare and free spirits," he said. "They Green Rotary (Tub in hopes product availability and ordering into its ear. to get them ready for adoption, advocates together. are being held in confinement, to gain support for non-profit information. "This girl let out a deep sigh, which he deems important. Lundgren uses the Internet to not on the open range." status for his sanctuary. He Even a victory at one of like a sigh of relief," he said. He was near-fatally kicked in access horse-advocacy Web sites, On April 25, 2005, BI.M said that even if slaughter America's biggest sports "I could sense she knew she the head by one of his first as well as Yahoo chat groups director Kathleen Clarke stops altogether in the United spectacles won't guarantee a was safe, that she wasn't in horses, but blames himself for to keep him on top of legal suspended all wild horse Slates, his services will still detour of the slaughterhouse. trouble anymore." not being careful enough with developments and news on transactions after it was be needed. After winning the 1986 Raised on a cattle farm in it. He now works extensively the commercial trade. He said reported that 41 horses "They're going to ship them Kentucky Derby and being Northern Minnesota, Lundgren with the animals in hopes he is not affiliated with any sold under the BLM's new to Mexico, they're going to ship crowned "America's Horse of witnessed many slaughters, and that he will find an owner that particular group and makes sure authority had ended up in them to Canada," he said. the Year" in 1987, Ferdinand, a says he can still differentiate matches up well with each horse. he strays from being labeled an slaughterhouses. lie and a friend from golden chestnut, was retired into between horses and other He charges an adoption fee "activist," because he believes According to the Society for Cincinnati are talking breeding in Kentucky. Rendered livestock, even though he elects of $500 and asks owners to sign education will do a lot more for Animal Protective Legislation, with various pro-horse inadequate as a stud, Ferdinand not to eat red meat. a contract. the horses than "shouting." on May 19.2005, the U.S. House publications with hopes to was sold to lapanese breeding "Horses aren't classified as "When I adopt a horse "We're not animal activists, of representatives passed run an ad designed to raise interests and was eventually livestock animals," he said. "They to somebody, they have to we're animal welfare people. an amendment to ban the awareness about the death-for- "digested" by the horse are classified as companion sign an adoption agreement We care about the welfare of the slaughter of wild mustangs, consumpliou trade, lundgren disposal system. animals like cats and dogs." that says they will not sell to a animal," he said. "Basically, we and just last Wednesday, it says the ad. which will also be Lundgren hopes to save lundgren is partly of Native slaughterhouse or a horse love horses." passed an amendment to the a poster, will have pictures of other horses from the same fate American decent and derives auction house," he said. "They A big setback for the equine agriculture appropriations bill horse eyes set in rows - a layout as Ferdinand. many of his spiritual beliefs also have to agree to provide advocacy movement came that poses a significant threat that seems to sum up his stake Hobbies Horse Stables and from this heritage. He is appropriate veterinarian care for this winter when a 3,000 page to domestic horse slaughter in in the cause that is becominghis Sanctuary is owned by brothers especially excited about one the animal and take care of it as federal appropriations bill the United States. The Sweeney life's work. Jeff and John Hobbie. who also of the horses bom from a best as possible." was signed into law that amendment, named for its "My problem is," Lundgren operate Uptown/Downtown. mother he rescued. The new Lundgren also requires that if contained an amendment of sponsor, John Sweeney, R- said, "as soon as I look a horse in The Hobbies are Lundgren's offspring ended up being a someone receives a horse from less than 200 words that some N.Y., passed 269 to 158. The the eye. 1 can't turn away."
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Dan Rather (i]uutalimspe|fr.a)fn) OPINION |-\vii!K i:iHToiii.\i. i r.\i\i:i!.si i v oni.i.i.xois Damsels in distress rule media Not so long ago in a kingdom in Aruba is making huge waves or upper class. That's right, like African-American boy from the Furthermore, this damsel be drawn. Are these damsels very much like your own, a young in the news world. the Disney-esqtte fairytales of our inner-city or the elderly Latino in distress phenomenon feeds going missing because we live in damsel whose skin was fairer But this poor girl isn't the only youth, these damsels have been woman who never returned into the sexist "princess" or a society without morals or is it than the brightest pearl and one in recent memory. Other churned out of a media-designed home from work. "ideal woman" image that has because women have too much whose hair shone like the golden media damsels such as Lacy mold to tug at our heartstrings. This leads to a dangerous long been burned into our and freedom? Even scarier is that this rays of the morning sun was Peterson, Chandra l-evy, Lori It's touching that the media media perception of minorities. countless other cultures. The narrative is a false one. In recent tragically taken from her castle. Hacking, Elizabeth Smart, Jessica would dedicate so much effort By not focusing on the missing women that the media hold years, the number of missing or While this sounds like some fairy lynch and JonBenet Ramsey have to help find these missing girls, person stories of minorities, the up all seem to fall into this kidnapped children has actually tale, it could just as easily be the been given copious amounts of but diere are other people who news networks are essentially same damsel mold. They are decreased, but one would never lead-in to one of the big stories airtimc and have had their sto- are in just as much need who go saying that being the victim of young, beautiful, helpless and know this based on the coverage on any major news network. ries told and retold many times. completely unnoticed. a crime is almost synonymous thoroughly unrealistic. provided by all the major news Damsels in distress are big But what links all these peo- If you are elderly, male, non- with being a minority. Young The news media seems outlets. I don't mean in any way business these days. Currently ple together? Well for starters, white, poor or unattractive, you're white girls, on the other hand, are hell-bent on creating its own to lessen or mock the tragedy of the story of an Alabama teen who they are mostly young, white, probably out of luck. We almost never supposed to be subject to narratives and it's scary just how these missing girls, but I do wish went missing while vacationing attractive and from the middle never hear about the missing such a thing. many different conclusions can to put their cases in context Legislating own beliefs is wrong prnpi r Help: My make-up from trying to convince them to people from themselves can be ADAM change their ways to demanding seen in a quote from one of the FOWLER 0NTHE STREET that the law change their ways protestors. Brian Williams, who ate my paycheck for them. along with a prayer partner, The If you could done any Whether it be wanting to ban Tribune reported, "prayed for person no longer Being a girl is expensive. bikini bars, pot, cigarettes or fast God to hear them and intercede" living, who would Unless you like the "1 MEGAN U-Wit Columnist food, it often tends to further dis- in the bikini bar matter, said, "It's ChariizeTheronala 1' SCHMIDT TheOmde courage the bikini bar customer, important to me because of the you choose? Monster look, keeping up with University of South Florida the smoker or the McDonald's health of the community." He the constant maintenance that Opinion Editor junkie from ever changing added, "I don't see the need for a is being a woman is not only Pop quiz: You gel word that their ways. Why? Because they business of this nature to open." time-consuming, but a big drain If she can't fix it to her liking, a bikini bar is soon become resentful of those who And suddenly, because he on the wallet, too. then she simply obsesses even moving into your would use the government to personally doesn't see the need When 1 take a moment to more. She despises herself for a community. What do you do? force them to stop. They lose for a bikini bar to open because consider all of the money I have petty imperfection that no one If you're the group organizing respect for those people who it might be bad for the "health spent in my adolescence and else even notices. die protest against the bar. you, feel entitled from on high to use of the community," he feels the young adulthood on sheer vanity, I don't think girls have to as The Tampa Tribune recently the government to make them need to pray for a law to enforce BRANDON RANSOM it disgusts me. accept this fate automatically. reported, pray for a ban on such behave morally. his belief. He's praying for a And I'm not even one of the I understand that women like establishments. ihis resentment can be seen law that would protect other JUNIOR, PRE-MED higher maintenance girls. to wear make-up. We like to look If you're Dwayne Freebom. in a quote from Freebom in the people - like Freebom - "/ don't believe in Sure, I can go into Target and nice, even when it has nothing you hold up a sign that reads, Tribune story: "I'm tired of the from themselves. walk out half an hour later hav- to do with the desire to win a "Show Me Your Bikini.'' religious right trying to push Instead of acting to impose cloning, but I'd pick ing blown $50 on make-up and man's affections. And if you're the stereotypical their morals on the rest of us." our moral vision of the world on Jesus. He's the best." moisturizers alone, but my bet is After performing a daily beau- college male, you would join He added, "There is nothing everyone else, Christians would that most girls my age can make ty regimen for a few years, going Freebom if you weren't already illegal or wrong with a bikini be better served trying to change similar claims. After all, to most a day without wearing mascara busy smoking the marijuana bar. Priests molest little boys in one heart and mind a: .> time of us, that's just basic upkeep. just feels crazy. I don't feel like that the U.S. Supreme Court church. Should we shut down instead of one regulation or Yet while I'm griping about myself. 1 feel like a mad person. recently ruled you could be all the churches?" zoning code at a time. how much it costs to get I have to warn people that I'm prosecuted for using even if your Because of the misguided Trying to reasonably persuade highlights, other girls are blow- not responsible for my behav- doctor prescribed it. But hon- actions of well-meaning others who Christians believe ing hundreds of times as much ior, because it's just so foreign. esdy, how many college students Christians trying to stop what are behaving immorally to money on breast augmentation Foreign as in, half the time I are really smoking pot because they see as immoral, Freebom change their ways would and liposuction. And they're expect to open my mouth and it is a medical necessity? now has a somewhat skewed better reflect the Biblical advice SHEILA GEORGE not even Datting a (meticulously start speaking another language. Both issues illustrate the view of Christians and has been to speak "the truth in love." SENIOR, AVIATION curled and painted) eyelash. It's hard to convince yourself controversy that occurs every further alienated from ever Forcing someone via legislation STUDIES What I am about to preach that you can be truly happy time some person feels they seeing their point of view. to do things your way is not may seem obvious. I don't mean without your daily rituals. have the right to use the Such is the case when how to show them love, but it is "Amelia Earhart. to say that all of we women I lowever, if you cut some ccr- government to force someone well-meaning people decide certainly one way to show them Then we Could should boycott all of our usual nere, you will eventually adjust. else to abide by their own moral- that they should use government that you have no respect for products, throw away our I promise your life wUI not fall ity. Another example would be force to enforce their morality. their rights. find out about the curling irons and bum our bras. apart if you shave some time off the frequent moves to tax fatty It's an example of the govern- All of those who feel that Bermuda Triangle." What I do think is that we are of putting on make-up in the foods or cigarettes because they ment going beyond its duty to they are morally justified in being oppressed by a vicious morning. You're not going to are deemed bad for people. protect individuals from other forcing others to change their cycle that we are not really even prom every day of your life. No It's only natural that when individuals and to protect "evil" ways through government in control of anymore. one expects you to look like you you think something is wrong individuals from themselves. coercion should heed the words Girls leam early on that if they just walked off the set of a music you want others to stop doing it. An example of this desire to of Albert Einstein: "Force always want attention from boys, they video for your 8:30 a.m. class. The trouble comes when you go use the government to protect attracts men of low morality." will have to wage competition In fact, when 1 used to have against one another. As shallow morning classes (i.e. when I was as it sounds, unless you look like a freshman and routinely got Angelina lolie immediately after screwed by scheduling), my eyes ASHLEY MAZUR you roll out of bed in the still weren't fully opened by the JUNIOR, APPAREL morning, most girls accept that time I left for class. Precision is key when packing this just may mean that they At that hour, I could barely MERCHANDISING have some work to do. find the building 1 needed to get Pullmans are good for trips is to not over-pack. Buttoning They understand that if they to, let alone apply eyeliner. So, ADAM where transportation will be shirts before packing and put- "Gene Kelly, because FOWLER are more attractive than the next 1 didn't. Problem solved! done on foot. Duffel bags are ting a dry-cleaning bag between when I was younger girl, they stand more of a chance As females, we really need to great for casual travel because items will reduce creasing. I always wanted of being asked out. ' get over all this This whole, of the ability to expand. Garment Once you've tackled to learn his (Admitting this to male read- "I need to look pretty every day," bags are a must-have for more clothing, a toiletries kit must be dance moves." ers, of course, does undoubtedly thing isn't working out. Does U-Wire Columnist sophisticated travel. Travel packs assembled. Many stores now provoke my gag reflexes, but Courtney Love look pretty every TheOmde are usually reserved for those offer travel-sized versions of for the sake of the column, I, day? Heavens no. Sometimes Vnhvrsity of South Florida who will be traveling long toiletries. Small plastic contain- too, will confess to having such she looks downright homeless! distances on foot. ers are a safe alternative if your thoughts in my lifetime But That's because Love knows Whether your summer Once the luggage situation is favorite product does not come only, like, two times. Ever.) that sometimes, she cleans vacation is backpack- under control, you must start in a travel size This is where the vicious cycle up really nicely. So what does ing through Europe the daunting packing process. When filling a suitcase, you of primping begins. It begins she care if the paparazzi snap or lounging on a sandy beach, "I low to fack" gives a rundown must find the right balance innocently enough in a girl's the occasional shot of her with packing is an inevitable part of of die details to consider when between too much and too little. pre-teens. She starts wearing broken blood vessels and bags all travel. making your wardrobe selection. Packing too little will cause items SAMANTHA some eye shadow or lipstick to under her eyes? No one likes to pack. Luckily, First, research weather condi- to shift and crumple. laying PENNINGT0N school because it makes her feel There's just no reason to get the travel experts at Fodors have tions and local customs. Pick clothes out and rolling them into SENIOR, APPAREL more grown-up, more womanly. so hung up over how we look. created a book tided "How to one dominant color scheme and neat bundles is always an But soon, the habit goes out But there's also no reason to Pack," and useful tips are posted make clothes do double duty. effective space saver. MERCHANDISING of control. The girl becomes abandon the little things you on freetraveltips.com. On a causal trip wrinkles may Make a list of all the items you "lames Dean. completely pre-occupied with do that make you feel like you. The first thing to assess before not be a concern, but on a more intend to bring and, after all is He could be my rebel every flaw she thinks she finds Just as long as it's not interfering (lacking is the luggage required professional trip they could be packed, re-evaluate the situation, on her body, and begins with the productivity of arguably for the trip. Size and durability the source of embarrassment. lust remember: Soi -venire will without a cause." devoting a ludicrous amount more important things. are the greatest considerations. The best way to avoid wrinkles have to come back with you. of time to fixing it. You know, like your livelihood.
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', WWW.BGNEWS.COM KNTKRTAINMKNT Wednesday, June 15.2005 5 BGSU welcomes Aimee Mann Oasis attention to the other arm that guitar lone and help writing alternative media is about to knock you right on music and lyrics from Andy Hell the chin. In the realm of the and Gem Archer as well as the album, however, it also could next song penned In I iain. I he conference to campus mean the arm that is neglected fee) good line song lalks aboul by the character of the boxer, "your love like a bomb \er blow By Lorien Bourne IB. and Stindaj lune I'1 at who is spending his time in my mind." I he song barkens wasting away into a life ol drug back lo "Hindu limes" from RCP0R1EI Ihe Student Union, S|X'akers The Allied Media (^inference addiction. Still yet, ii could the band's last record. "I leathen include: Anlwuan Wallace, mean the person in your life Chemistry" some of the guitar is coming to Bowling Green a social juslice advocate; State University once again who is all but forgotten, in this melodies and execution sound losh Maclliee, a street artist, case the girlfriend. like the single. from June i7tolune 19. designer, curator, author, l-or ihe seventh year in a row and activist; and Rivka "The forgotten Arm" The idea to make il a "Don't lielieve the Truth" In "Guess God Thinks I'm progressive story plays very Abel," the midlcmpo down the Allied Media Conference Sadaranganl, who is the Stipcrt no Itivnnls Norn will lie held at the University. much to Mann's strengths. It heal acoustic number talks program manager of Streel allies her to create beautiful aboul escaping. There will lx' HO differenl tables level Youth Media. vignettes in her songs, Lach track Ihe pre-chorus says, "let's gel representing Independent A film festival also runs media and projects coming is one small moment in lire lives along there's nothing here todo/ on Friday lune 17, of the doomed lovers anil she Let's go find a rainbow/1 could from :«) different states. Many featuring films curated by se\ en Aimee Mann is equally blessed "Don't Believe the Truth" is events will he hold ibis yeai has the ability with her crafts be wrong hut what am I to do/ different directors showing and cursed with a gnt She the band's best effort since including the Alternative manship lo really capture these t luess (loci thinks I'm Abel." do/ens of shorts and continuously releases quality 1997 with "lie I lete Now." Their Media Expo on lune Id and 19 heart-wrenching moments with The bridge confidently boasts, feature-length films albums full of songs about loss. latest album doesn't brag one beautiful wordplay and subdued "No one could break us/No one from 1(1 a.m. to 5 p.m. in ihe lason Kucsma of Clamor heartbreak and the dysfunctional hit, but offers hard-hitting proof I mil,in Grand Ballroom in ihe musical accompaniment, could take us if they tried." Magazine said, "People human condition. In fact, she thai Oasis has a lol of life left Student Union. what is unfortunate is thai \h personal favorite, "keep should attend the Allied may be a victim of her own in them, the Mnli,i iixpo will host while Mann has a terrific the Dream Vlive," talks aboul Media Conference events for success. Because we arc so From the opening riff, ibis representatives from many Opportunity to share Ihc highs just that - keeping the dream the same reason the) should accustomed to her tragic meio album offers something independent media sources and the lows of the relationship alive as time passes, even though be interested in independent dies and inspired lyrics it i- easy different but strangely familiar and supporters including she too quickly sings about how you might have lost it. media—because cooperate 10 lake her gills Ini granted and 10 Oasis fans, fans inigbl recall Ah, Press, Clamor Maga/inc. things aren't working out In In an homage to the Beatles, consolidation of media is at to consider her \vt irk just more of the feeling when they got their Critical Mass Itadio Network. her previous efforts she would "I ei There be Love" is another an all-time high and we're the same. Mann never raises the first dose ol "Dya Know What lnfoshop.org, InfbSHOP direcl. sing about a relationship gone acoustic anthem thai will he seeing and hearing fewer real bar or lowers the bar she aKvaj S I Mean" I be single bounced Indyniodia, In These Time. bad. I think il would have been sung by concert goers at the Mines in our media. It's also nudges the bar. Sometimes a off the speaker and quickl) UP Magazine, MediaRights, nice to hear some hope and top "I ibeir lungs. Ihe metal) jusl a really fun weekend little bit better and other times became a hard-nosed bit and mediageek, Rise tip optimism, no matter how changes and the Hammond little bit worse, but throughout Oasis favorite. "Don't believe Radio, Rooftop films. of vibrant examples of bow naive that might be. from the keyboard in the background is her solo career she lias remained the limb" starts off light PunkRockAcademy, Snake independent media can chal- "characters" In ibis concept the perfect backdrop lor Noel remarkably consistent and melodic with Turn tip Nation Ihcss, Street U'vel Youth lenge cooperate monoculture" album. As it is by the third and Main's duel in the last track the Sun" and "Mucky Fingers" Tile Allied Media (Conference This consistency is present in track in the album we're already on the record. Media, Zine Guide, and many her latest release." 1 he Forgotten in which Noel sings with many more. is presented by Clamor hearing "(loodbye Caroline / The first verse ask.. "Who Arm." her fifth solo disc. I be harmonica back-up. There will he iwo shows on Magazine, American Culture goodbye everything." kicked a bold in the sky so the disc suffers somewhat from It's not until song number I riday.Iune 17. liisy Street Cafe Studies, Allied Media Projects, That is not to say that Ibis I leavens would cry over me?/ sameness and familiarity it lias three that we gel the single at 7 pan. will have Casey Neffl, and independent media kind of relationship drama Who stole the soul from ihe sun With her previous efforts. Its still "lyla'' and ils images from the loo (flicks, and Hob Williams. makers and supporters from doesn't lead to some truly in would come undone at the a very strong album, bur nothing music video of a girl lost in her The second show will lie at over 30 states. excellent work. When the seanis'.VI el there he lu\e." comes out and grabs you because own fantasy where she enters Howard's Club II 1210 North The conference is held a( album hits track seven "Video," The song Itself sounds like a Hall sounds so familial i(v a ball where everyone is being Main Streetl and will fea- Bowling (ireen Stale University and goes through lo track II, "I mixture between the Beatles' One thing that does work serenaded In the band Ihc lure the Plan-lt-X Records on lune 17 from 5 p.m. to Was thinking I Could Clean tip "Masterplan" and "Sgt. Pepper's for Mann on this album is the upbeat positive number lalks Rest [www.plan-it-x.com) 2 a.m., lune III from 1(1 a.m. lo for Christmas I he forgotten Lonely Heart Club," it's a good idea to make a concept album. about one girl's jouriitA to along with Bullelteeth, Action .r>:.'S() p.m.. lune l!l from 10 a.m. Arm" hits an emotional and closure to another si rung Complete with a book-like CD find herself. Driver Records Artists Si\lex. It>4 pan. satisfying high note, These Oasis record. case with the lyrics organized like The chorus totes, "Hey Lyla! and Polyvinyl, Records for more information five tracks wrap you into the Overall. "Don! Believe the pages in a novel the album she A slarls about to fall/So what \iiisis \loba. e-mail alliodinodiacoiitcrcncc. hardships of the two Truth" is as strong as "What's the tells tile story of a young woman D'yOU say lyla? the world I here will also be com or contact lason Kucsma characters in the storj and Star) Morning Glory?" but time who falls for a boxer while at the around us makes me ieel so conferences on Saturday lune creatively explore all the things will tell how good Ihe singles do (419)255-3020. Virginia Slate I air. They run off small l.vla! If vou can't hear me that lead to the demise of and how accepting MIV, MTV2 together but drugs and Insecurity ibeir relationship. call then i can't say Lyla! Heaven and fuse will he of the videos inevitably get in the way. help you catch me If I fall." check out The BG News every Yes. il may be more of the The title of the album, in its With loud explosive drums. same and il doesn't quite reach WEDNESDAY this Summer! own brilliant way, keys you I he hand gels their one of a kind - fly Hrimi Pauline the level of her masterpiece. in to everything you need to "Bachelor No. 2" Aimee Mann's know in order to understand latest album is a welcome, if where Mann is coming from familiar addition lo the catalog with the record. In boxing the of one of America's premier forgotten arm refers to tricking singer/songwriters. VARSITY LANES your opponent into paying attention to the soft jabs with one arm while not paying ■ Sean Corp $6.00 COLLEGE NIGHT
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opposes By Britney Lee who come together to make the "Our staff becomes held on campus are still available sorority/fraternity and a RCPORIER conference programs possible. if the office is contacted within number of others Fall and spring semester are not According to Nelson, really close during reasonable time and there are "We probably have the larg- the only rime that the University approximately 20 to 30 staff and the 14 weeks of space and facilities available. est number of athletic camps," Bush plan has events going on. In fact, the team leaders are hired to assist There are a large range of Nelson said. "Most of the confer- summertime is full activities. conference directors, staff and working together. conferences this summer many ences are reccurring conferences from year to year sponsored by PRIVATIZATION. FROM PAGE 2 Conference Programs, an to maintain the residence hall They build reoccurring and a few new. area organized by the Office of front desks while groups are in According to Nelson, there are on-campus departments." the details need to be worked Residence Life, has been busy the buildings. friendships that 55 total conferences scheduled The most notable reoccurring out." Lum said. By details, she filling their schedule full of new "Our staff becomes really last after the so far for May through August conference, Buckeye Boys Jtate, meant the fact that people conferences and camps, as well close during the 14 weeks of 2005. Eleven are external is happening on campus now are living longer because of as programs that have been working together," Nelson said. summer conference conferences and 44 are through June 19 and has been technological advances, thelarge occurring for many summers. "They build friendships that last season is over." internally sponsored by an held yearly at BGSU since 1978. population size, the amounts According to Kerby Nelson, after the summer conference on-campus department The Universal Cheerleaders of the social security checks the Conference Programs season is over." KERBY NELSON, COORDINATOR There are five new Association sponsored by the themselves and the idea that Office hosts over 10,000 people The staff takes care of all OF CONFERENCE PROGRAMING conferences coming to the athletic department is also both the interest rates of invest- participating in programs over the on-campus needs for University as well. having a number of conferences ments and investing in stocks the summer. conference participants, guest not required to live on campus "Some of the new conferences in the upcoming months and bonds are rarely constant. "Summer time is the only time speakers and others involved. Collaborative efforts from we are hosting this year are the Conference programs are Social security checks are not the buildings are vacant from They also take care of many of many departments on campus German Immersion Workshop, a positive experience for the very large," Lum said, address- our student population and the off-campus arrangements as are required to help everything the Unicycle Conference, staff and guests according to ing the common misconception available for us to rent," Nelson pan of their duties run smoothly. law Enforcement Explorers Nelson. that people believe that social said. "Hostingconferences allows "The office serves as a "The Conference Programs Camp and a Women, Media And ' in regards to security pays out large sums of us to showcase the University to one-stop shop for clients to host OHice is collaborating with and Democracy conference," participants, Nelson said, money to those that receive it. guests who may not otherwise their conference in the summer," the Student Union and Dining Nelson said. "Everyone has nothing but great "It is very difficult to make see or attend Bowling Green Nelson said. Services to do more marketing Different types of conferences things to say and memorable $500 stretch a whole month State University." On-campus housing is initiatives," Nelson said. include athletic, honors, music, experiences they like to share for anyone. The cost of living There are a number of people provided for staff, but staff is Spaces to have conferences academic, religious, business, from when they attended." will only go up due to inflation. It's common sense that prices will only increase. Though the amount is determined by need, there is still only so much to go around." Lum concluded the Zanfardino appointed to 2nd Ward council interview with this final thought, "Privatizing accounts and discussion, voted unanimously "I think it's really important in decreasing their check size will By Matt Clark Cltl NEWS EOITOR in favor of the nomination this ward, probably in this town make that much more difficult to live on SS as it already is, but then lohn Zanfardino, long time to council. in general, to be able to see, you Bowling Green resident, "He's clearly someone who know, the homeowners and also again, SS.was never meant to be cares about the community. He a life support, just a financial aid. Democrat, and social service the students. He's been both," Everyone was always encour- worker, was appointed last cares about politics. He's in the she said. Monday by city council to fill social service business. He's got As Zanfardino picks up aged to save." She believes that a commitment to public service by educating younger people a vacancy in the 2nd Ward the reigns, his first personal about the importance of social council position following the and that demonstrates his thoughts surround recycling— resignation of Mike Zickar ability to follow through with Zanfardino enjoys recycling, security is part of the solution to it," Baldwin said, adding that this growing problem. three weeks ago. and even brings his recycla- Rep. Wasserman-Schultz Born in Brooklyn, NY, another advantage is Zanfardino's bles back when he goes away Zanfardino came to Bowling knowledge of the ward, which on vacation—and improving agrees widi lum about people he walked several times needing to be informed of what Green in 1969 to attend the small business in the is going on. University. After receiving his over during the recent downtown area. bachelor's and master's degrees presidential campaign. "So, I guess another thing In the same Associated Press Zanfardino is involved article mentioned above, she in sociology he returned home, I'd like to do is just further the said, "Young people need to but could not settle back in to in a long-term committed concept of supporting local be aware of what the president the big city environment. He relationship with Marie Fbxwell, business as opposed to chains," has lived here for all but six or who thinks the appointment he said, adding that he frequents is trying to do, because we are is "fabulous." going to inherit the results of the seven years since small businesses when decisions being made today." "It was really different going "He's really intelligent, he they open. back to something that large has studied political and social The term Zanfardino is Students interested in things forever, ever since he learning more about Students and sprawling after being in filling is elected in November, United to Protect Social Security kind of a village," he said. went to school here. He brought and he plans on running for or in getting involved can send Work has brought him to a lot of energy to the presidential re-election. campaign and that's sort of what an e-mail to info@americansfors live in the Toledo area a few Matt Clark RG**s "Sure. Yeah. I wouldn't be ocialsecurity.com. They can also times, and he is currently HOME: John Zanfardino stands outside his home where apart from got everybody's attention. So, I think he'll bring a lot of energy doing it if it was just for the five visit the following website, www. employed as a rehabilitation his love of politics he also has a love of gardening. months," he said. americansforsocialsecurity.com coordinator at the Lucas to this as well," she said. manager, aiding disabled Zanfardino placed the first Zanfardino intends to pick For play, Zanfardino enjoys or contact the nearest regional County Board of volleyball at the student office to receive information Mental Retardation and clients. Previously employed disabled pcrsoninthecommunity up where Zickar left off. Zickar at Wood lane and what is with a job some 20 years ago resigned in anticipation of a recreation center twice a week, about campus and regional Developmental Disabilities maintains his property's beauty activity in their area. Before that he was a case now Behavioral Connections, Now there are about 240 move to Perrysburg to shorten such placements hiswife'scommutetothe Detroit through gardening, is a pitcher "So, that's something that I've area, left off. Zanfardino is on a City Recreation Department always been proud of," he said, interested in continuingZickar's softball team, and occasionally adding that today he takes pride work in bringing the students plays guitar. in being a good supervisor. and city together, and in He also volunteers for the Zanfardino, named as one of protecting the neighborhoods Black Swamp Arts Festival and the Wood County Democratic of homeowners. the Wood County Humane 1-HOUR J> iBwuuuma. Party's 2004 Persons of the Year, "I think Mike's an impressive Society as staff for events. has other reasons to smile. It was guy, kind of a mentor. Other Zanfardino will continue We honor ALL competitor coupons his hard work conducting voter than that, I really have a lot to to be involved in the Wood drives and volunteering in other learn," he said, referring to the County Democratic Party, TIRE SAVINGS^ A/C SERVICE \\ MECHANICAL \\ 0,L CHANGE ways during the presidential extensive learning curve and is a member of the election that made it possible associated with taking on such executive committee. man i et.n 0FF i for him to pursue office in an office. I in >k i n g hack c in his University 25% 98 I city council. Foxwell believes Zanfardino days, Zanfardino remembers all | ANYM«h«nlc»IR«p»ir| Alan Baldwin, chair of die will perform excellently as a of the amazing people he met, | *>ono K»cfx»in im-owi i/aa/o&l Wood County Democratic Party, replacement for Zickar, who especially several professors in .20IJ200« AHY MI BRRMRlRI S"*« joined Zickar in recommending held special meetings aimed at the Department of Sociology. 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(Left) Paul Davidson completes the last step of ropemaking by burning the 20ft rope that patrons helped make by twisting together bailer twine. ^^ Photos by Ashley kwilz BG \nvs The Annual Wood County Heritage Days and the Power of Yesteryear Antique Farm and Tractor Show brought ? w^kend of activities for all ages with the Ohlowa folk duet, a Civil War Reenactment, Barn Bum Farm Show, and children sack races. Patrons relived Wood County during hardships of the good 'ole times that made it what it is today. FOR SALE OR TRADE: (Left) Red Bear Trading was willing to barter for handmade goods. (Above) Goods consisted of jewlery, knifes, and other hand carved items. (Right) Woodland Native American, Two Bears (Christian name, Mike Kelly) demonstrates how he makes wampum bracelets. Wampum bracelets are beaded bracelets that were worn early during the Bear Clan Indian Fashion Show. THE WAY IT WAS: (Left) Bear Clan member explains symbols on an Native American war club to a tour. Symbols onsisted of the number of men that the warrior had killed and other ' symbols that would let the person who found it know who the Native American was. The war club was left with the , corpse of the person he killed. (Right) Seven Eagles Historical Education Center gave patrons a taste of turn-of-tne-century by cooking Ohio raised and then jH- • jH nfc seasoned groundhog. Si■.: