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MAC BASKETBALL: FEW SHOWERS HIGH50ILOW43 Check out our sports special section; PAGE 11 www.bgnews.com NEWSA daily independent student press VOLUME 98 ISSUE 109 Running With the In a world of large HO corporations and Dogs SAME SEX LICENSE: Christine Tanner expresses excitement after national chains, finally receiving a lesbian marriage license in 1998. Madhatter Music appreciate the type of service Co. has to work they find at Madhatter. harder to reach out "I like the atmosphere at Madhatter because it's not like Portland allows to customers. going into a Best Buy or Circuit By Eric Hann City," Dave Mercler. a student at PULSE WRITER the University said. "I don't feel like I am bum-barded by sales gay marriages Providing items thai larger ixflple who arc only interested in music stores and national chains By Rukmini CallimacN riages have met with fierce oppo- don't carry and sporting a per- commission when I go into THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Madhatter. 1 feel so comfortable sition and calls for a constitution- sonal atmosphere is what busi- PORTDXND, Ore. — A new al amendment banning the nesses like Madhatter Music Co. when I go to Madhatter it is the only place I shop." front in die battle over same-sex unions. have to rely on these days to marriage opened yesterday in In I'lirtland. more than 150 gay keep their doors open. With the help of a couple of l*ortland. where county officials couples lined up to get marriage While Madhatter owner Jim friends, Cummer has been able issued cln/rns of licenses to gay licenses alter Mullnomah County Cummer feels the store sells a to work at his dream job for couples after deciding thai officials decided it would be good amount of records every- almost the past four years. Oregon law allowed the unions. unconstitutional to deny them. day, he has noticed more inde- Technically is the only employ- New York's attorney general, Among those getting licenses pendent record stores going out ee at Madhatter, but he has two meanwhile, said gay weddings in was Christine Tanner, who won a of business every day. friends that help run the store that stale are illegal, even though landmark Oregon court ruling in The closing of Boogie Records, when he has to go to the bank or he personally would like to see 1998 ordering state and local gov- located in Toledo, is still fresh in take a day off. the law changed. I lis opinion did ernments to offer benefits to their his mind. For those that help out, it's an not deter a second mayor in the employees' same-sex partners. honor—and like a trip home. state from announcing not only "There are only so many big " It has been the last three years that he would conduct gay mar- that the music retail business has "Once you've been around a events in peoples lives — birth, place for so long it is like your riages, but that he intends to marriage and death," said Tanner, collapsed." he said. "This isn't the marry his own same-sex partner. who his raised two children with business to go into right now." Mayors and county officials in her partner of 19 years. "It's a big But Cummer doesn't let clos- MADHATTER, PAGE 2 four states have allowed gay mar- deal. For us. this is symbolic" ings like these scare him—he's riages, including thousands in Gov. led Kulongoski said he still dedicated to running his Tom Ginti BG News San Francisco, which started the store the old-fasioned way., wedding march Feb. 12. The mar- MARRIAGES, PAGE 2 "Larger chain stores don't MAD ABOUT ATMOSPHERE: come into my thinking when Madhatter Music Co., 143 E. running the store," he said. Wooster St., displays hundreds Madhatter was originally ' of posters and boasts a shop- owned and run by Billy Hanway ping personal experience. who was in a popular local band called Madhatter. This is where the name and Federal officials logo for the store came from because it was already a recog- nized name in town. Hanway ease limits on wanted to open a store that fea- tured local and underground bands. Originally Cummer planned to same-sex schools buy a record store in Columbus, but when Hanway saw how seri- WASHINGTON (AP) — Public cates say it shows better student ous Cummer was about owning schools are about to get broad achievement and attendance a store of his own, he decided to new freedom to teach boys and and fewer discipline problems. sell Madhatter to him. girls separately, perhaps the Critics say there is no clear evi- Cummer was the first cus- biggest shakeup to coed class- dence, and that single-sex learn- tomer when Madhatter opened rooms in three decades. ing doesn't gel students ready for up in July of 1988, and has The Education Department an integrated world. enjoyed running it since he took plans to change its enforcement Only about 91 of91,000 public over in July of 2000. of Tide LX, the landmark anti-dis- schools offer a form of same-sex Between (lie smell of incense crimination law, to make it easier education now, including The in the air and the posters cover- for districts to create single-sex Philadelphia High School for ing the walls many customers classes and schools. Girls, which sends almost all of its realize this isn't your typical The move would give local graduates to college. record store. school leaders discretion to While opponents predict the The store has been able to stay expand choices for parents, new federal plan will be a big in business for so many years whether that means a math class, blow IO equal education oppor- because of the many customers a grade level or an entire school tunity; department officials say that have become regulars. designed for one gender. there will be no easing of protec- According to these, they U.S. research on single-sex tion against sexual discrimina- schooling is limited, but advo- tion. The determination of how an arson begins by a firefighter By Matthew Hoiner going into a fire looking for the cause of "I had this mail slot," McKenzie said. his investigation routine. He looks for If I'm really convinced that a section THE BG SEWS the fire." "It came in through that into a little odd spills that may denote that acceler- of the floor has a chemical in it. I'll pull a I IIC investigators have the difficult The fire fighters begin by putting the whicker basket I had. A nice, little, pleas- ants were present, or thai other sub- sample of that out and send it down to job of finding the cause of a fire and scene back together to find out where ant whicker basket." stances were used as trailers and moved the State Fire Marshall Lib and let diem determining if it was intentionally set or the fire came from and what caused it to Investigators look for anything out of the fire throughout the structure. test it, get a testing result back on it. That if the cause was accidental. spread. the ordinary that may have caused the "We don't just look on a pile of debris, rules out if there's any accelerants in "In fire extinguishing we're more con- "We look at a fire from the least burnt fire to move into another area we scrape it down, we clean it out," there, or if there were— !f they were cerned with life, safety and the health of area and work |our| way to the most Instone and his crew checked out the Instone said. "We move things out of the untraccable." both the civilians and the firefighters," burned area," Instone said. bum pattern. Darker areas denote more way, we clean it all down, we wash the According to the State Fire Marshall said Captain Mike Instone, a fireman Dave McKenzie who runs McKenzie intense heat and a longer burning time. floors down with a hose real good, put with 24 years experience. "We're not Builders, knows all too well that arson "Is there an obvious little spill?," the stuff back the way we found it, and going into a fire looking for arson. We're happens without warning. Instone asked, beginning to go through rebuild the scene. ARSON,PAGE 2

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MAOHATTER. FROM PAGE 1 home," said record store is a 12- disc listening center. Madhatter specializes in carrying rare Cummer believes that not enough Velvet Ellis, stores Every month 12 new discs featuring or hard to find compact discs and people stop to figure out what they enjoy who has been donating her lime a( because cutting-edge bands are available for records. doing before choosing a career. Luckily Madhatter for the past 12 years. just like her customers. While working at Madhatter Cummer for him, he has. Ellis haled seeing Cummer stuck al customers, "As long as we survive more has been able to meet some of his per- "It is really about doing something Madhatter all of the time plus she loves she expects things like that will sonally favorite recording artists includ- you love every day," he said. the store. her ques- come," Cummer ing: The Smashing Pumpkins, New "The stuff you hear in here you won't tions to be said. Bomb Turks and the Insane Clown hear in other stores." she said. answered when Posse. Ellis is also a waitress at Easyslreet she goes to a record store. "It was easy to get access to see them," CafcS, and enjoys the non-corporate do- According to Cummer intro- Cummer said. it- yourself atmosphere of Madhatter. ducing new products and services is He met all of the bands before they "I love my customers, they have good one way he can stay competitive with became popular recording artists by taste," she said. larger businesses. showing interest and going to their Ellis prefers smaller independent The latest product to be added to the shows.

Original marriage laws debated Mckenzie building fire deemed an arson ARSON, FROM PAGE 1 out electric, I can rule out gas... MARRIAGES, FROM PAGE 1 tion to continue when the consti- marriages to be illegal.' Mayor One of ihe first suspects in unexplainable fires is Michael Bloomberg vowed to website, technicians take the samples and lest if favors civil unions but ques- tution of the state of Oregon the property owner. Debt can play an important grants privileges equally to all cit- enforce the law, but declined to the sample contains an ignitable liquid. If il does, tioned the legality of the mar- they then ascertain the flash point (the tempera- part in the motive of the arsonist, Instone said. riages. izens," Commissioner Usa Naito discuss his personal views on gay According to the Ohio Insurance Institute, in said al a news conference. marriage, saying they don't mat- ture at which the substance wUI ignite), and run an "Reasonable people can differ, 2002, "arsonists destroyed $1.5 billion in insured Oregon's Republican leader- ter. elemental /chemical exam. but 1 think when you read the property." ship demanded that Myers stop "I think thai people that want "Whatever— a cigarette or matches or whatev- state marriage statutcl at the time Insurance companies pay for the damages and the marriages immediately. to chance the marriage laws er they dropped in there, that started |the fire)." in history when the statute was have a stake in catching die arsonist. If the owner "I'm very upset that this traves- should go to Albany. ITial's where McKenzie said. "Then that started the chair next to written I think it is clear they were it, and then it went on up the wall, because I had is guilty of the arson, the insurance companies will thinking about a man and a ty is taking place in ()regon. Il def- laws are made," Bloomberg said. initely is an insult to the voters Tor those that want to grand- wooden frame pictures of all the rental properties not pay for the damages. woman getting married," the stand and recommend that we up there. II just continued to go across and up over "The captain had to treat me like a suspect," Democrat said. and to the people," said Kevin the ceiling, down onto my desk because it had a McKenzie said. Was there means, motive and Kulongoski said it's up to Mannix, chairman of the state break die law. I think dieir time Republican Party. would be much belter spent in lot of papers on il. Il was all papers there. It just, it opportunity? How was die homeowner's debt, Attorney General I lardy Myers to In New York, where one mayor trying lo actually effect the just kepi going." was the debt overwhelming? Is there a reason for decide what if any enforcement someone to do it?" action to take, Meyers had not has conducted 25 same-sex mar- change that they say they want." After the detectives decide on how the fire start- riages in the past week, Attorney Despite Spitzer's opinion, the Finding an arsonisl usually takes a long lime, commented on the issue by yes- ed and how it moved through the building, they General EJiot Spitzer issued an mayor of New Paltz, a town 75 begin lo consider who could have started the fire. Instone said. Normally years, and usually after terday afternoon. someone begins talking about ihe arson and Board of Commissioners opinion saying slate law bars miles north of Manhattan, said "In studies, in fires, you have to start some- thinking that they got away widi it. Chairwoman Diane Linn direct- such unions. But he added that it he will conduct another 10 to 20 where," Instone said. "If there is no reason why ed Multnomah County to begin is the courts' job to determine marriages this weekend. The (hat fire started, you can rule oul things. 1 can rule issuing the licenses late Tuesday, whether the law is constitutional. Ulster County district attorney after consulting with the county' "I personally would like to see has charged Mayor Jason West attorney. She did so without an the law changed, but must with 19 criminal counts for some ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo official vote, but with the support respect the law as il now stands," of the marriages he already has of three of the county's four other Spitzer said in a Statement conducted, but the prosecutor 10 commissioners. New York City's top lawyer, lacks the authority to stop West S SpriRi Irllk °* 2 Days!! • "We will not allow discrimina- Corporation Counsel Michael from performing more weddings. Cardozo, also found same-sex OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO O O O O O Ow

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ODOT HOSTS MEETING ON WOOSTER PROJECT TONIGHT www.hgnews.com/campus The Ohio Department ofTransportation will hold a public meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the Banquet Room of the Woodland Towne (Centre, 1234 N. Main St. Officials will discuss the street widening project, giving an overview of the $6 million venture and answering questions. Representatives from Kokosing, the projects contractor, will also be on hand. The removal in preparation for construction started yesterday. The project is to be completed by Aug. 30,2005. CAMPUS BG NEWS Local man plays BRIEFING Urban Outfitters for millions boycotted by youth get^^^^_^^r rhe calendar ofcvenls a is taken from ljf|^B . ** ^^^^^^^ By Allia I. Miller The bonus— all accommoda- action group REPOftTf. R dll'i-.lk'lul.lr/LMlllHlar.lltltll ^^^^^^fliMBaaaflBBl ^^Be H^^ tions were paid in full and a $50 It's not very often the average stipend was allotted to contes- WASHINGTON, DC -- person has the opportunity to tants during their stay for food. Mobilizing America's Youth win $10 million. I laving a part in the show also launched an online petition yes- 8 a.m. -6 p.m. But Deborah Fleitz, director of provided a behind-the-scenes terday calling for a nationwide "Diversity in An Education' 11a.m. -2 p.m. Union Multipurpose Room public events in the College of perspective for David. boycott of the clothing retailer Exhibit Bacchus/Gamma will be pass Musical Arts at the University, "What you see on television, is Urban Outfitters until the com- The exhibit, presented by the ing out Spring Break Kits. 7:30 p.m. came closer than many to having not always what you see at pany pulls a controversial shirt An Education Club, mns Union Lobby Banshun (late Spring! 1949 a chance to share that amount home," he said. that says, "Voting is for Old through March 17. Sponsored film, Japan when her husband, David, was The intense briefing that all People" off their shelves. The by Union Programs. Noon -1 p.m. An aging widower encourages chosen from a random drawing contestants go through prior is petition, which is located at Union Art Galleries Ilie third in a series of men's his daughter to marry by con of approximate- something that wivw.mobilize.org, calls on discussions focussing on issues vincing her that he himself ly 90.000 for the "Whatyou see on normal viewers Urban Outfitters to discontinue 9 a.m. -11 a.m. important to their lives. Bring intends to remarry. Diiected by television show television is not don't typically the shin and to promote youth I-Shin Salt- a lunch and your opinions for Yasujiro Ozu. 107 minutes. "Super see. activism by offering voter regis- Design Club will be selling 1- this informal yet informative Gish Film Tlieater, Hanna Hall Millionaire" always what you Also, there is tration forma at its stores shirts as a fundraiser for group. hosted by Regis see at home." always silence Mobilizing America's Youth Chicago. 320Saddlemire 8 p.m. Philbin. on the set dur- (MAY) is an all-partisan network Union lobby Festival Series: Imani Winds The odds DAVID FLEITZ, SUPER ing the taping of dedicated to educating, empow- I-3p.m. Five outstanding musicians of were against MILLIONAIRE" CONTESTANT the show— ering and energizing young peo- 11 .i.in. - 31 i.i n. Men's Club Volleyball Sign-up African-American and Latin him, but David music and ple to increase our civic engage- Dance Marathon Travel Mugs Table heritage formed Imani Winds had the luck of the draw when effects are added in during the ment and political participation. Sale Union Lobty in 1996 to create an ensemble lie, along with 50 other contes- editing stage of production. Sponsored by Omega Phi capable of pushing all the tra- tants, was selected to be flown to Even though David admitted Alpha. 2 - 5 p.m. ditional boundaries of a wind New York where the show is to feeling nervous, he conceded Student Recreation Union Lobby T-Shirt Sale quintet. As Concert Artists taped. that the celebrity host, Philbin, Design Club will be selling T- Guild's first educational resi- The adventure began with a made things a lot calmer by Center announces 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. shirts as a fundraiser for dency ensemble, Imani Winds phone poll in which David encouraging contestants to spring break hours Dance Marathon Shirt Sale Chicago. offers a wide array of educa- answered five questions to be "Relax, and have fun." Although Sponsored bv Hodgers 1 lall. Union Lobby tional programs. Imani, literal entered into the random draw he didn't come away with the $ 10 Union labby h/ "faith" in Swahili, embodies pool. In four days. David received million—he lost the "fastest fin- Today 5-6p.m. the ensemble's mission: bridg- a call in his office informing him ger" contest by 6/100 of a sec- 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. First 1 lour Specials at the Black ing the European and African of the arrangements made to fly ond—David feels the experience National Nutrition Month Info. Swamp Pub musical traditions, exploring a to the location the show would was priceless. Friday, March 5 Table The Black Swamp Pub is open diverse repertoire and reflect be taped. "Being there with all the pres- 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Wellness daily, 7 p.m. - Midnight and is ing upon their experience as "I was so numb, so surprised, it sure and lights is completely dif- Connection now open @ 5 p.m. on classical musicians of color. even crossed my mind to say no; ferent and harder than it looks," Saturday, March 6 and Union Lobby Thursdays with a "First Hour" Winners of the Artists I'm glad 1 didn't," David said. he said. Sunday, March 7 special, half off all appetizers International Annual New York Closed' 11 .i.m. - 5 p.m. and drinks (excluding bottom Debut Prize, the quintet will BAMN Ticket Sales less drinks). conduct a three-day commu- Monday, March 8 through Fundraising event sponsored Black Swamp Pub- in the . nity mini-residency while in Friday, March 12 by BAMN to help pay for Union by the computer lab. Bowling Green. Subscriptions 11 am. to 8 p.m. busses for DC trip. are currenUy available - stu- THE BLOTTER Union Lobby 5:30-8:30 p.m. dent subscriptions as low as Saturday, March 13 $50 for all six events on this Tuesday, March 2: Closed Collegiate leadership An ill student in the Life Sciences Building was transported to Wood 11 .i.iii. -1 p.m. Development Workshop year's season. Call the center box office at 419-372-8171 orl- County Hospital by ambulance. Education Abroad Info. Table Sponsored by the Latino Jennifer Rist, Pcrrysburg, Ohio was cited for speed on Alumni Sunday, March 14 800-589-2224 for information. Noon-11 p.m. Union Lobby Student Union Drive. 201B Union Kobacker Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center I jndsey I-ewis, Sidney, Ohio, was cited for disobeying a traffic con- 11 am. - 3 p.m. trol device. Shamrocks Sale 6-9 p.m. Sponsored by Kappa Alpha "Rent a Gent" & "Auction An Order to benefit their national Angel" philanthropy MDA. 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The group Search for well site and more information the world will begin examining If users on the Internet are to implement the program, say- that they would like to see ITS Extraterrestrial Intelligent, or is sent to the user's computer. its authenticity and announce using this program and have not ing that they could not predict if begin to determine if the pro- SETI. has developed a program Wanting to know for sure if we the findings. had any problems, why can't the the program would interfere gram would interfere with our that utilizes computers logged an alone, or if we are just a milli- How many computers have University move to incorporat- with their computer systems. intranet or computer programs. into the Internet to sort through liter of life in the talker of diver- our readers seen idle in screen- ing this technology into policy What would it take to see if the As William Jerome said, "The the massive amounts of data sity is noble, and the University saver mode? What would it take instead of using a Screensaver program would "behave" in the essence of education is change." that their radio telescopes collect can join the cause. to get the University to check the that advertises Windows XP? University's system? Let's look at changing the poli- nightly from space. According to the SITIHiomc intranet and how installed pro- Ontario students at Sheridan Why can't the University find cy and furthering the reach of The program runs through the web site, the program looks for grams would react to the SETI College made a movement to out and help SETT with die science. data while the computer is idle- strong signals. The program can program? bring the SETI@home program tremendous amount of informa- 77M- BG News does not endorse in screen saver mode. Once the determine if the signal is forged, "We want to make sure to their computer labs. Thev tion that they have to go students downloading and using data has been condensed and and will only access the |SETI@home| has zero impact failed. through? the program on the University's weeded out, the information is SEIWhome servers. If a signal is on your normal computer Sheridan's Information Students are encouraged to system without approval from sent back to the SETWhome detected, scientists from around work." the SETK&Tiome site said. Technology Services decided not write to the University and say ITS.

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all kinds of tunes among my instance, never read a comic PEOPLE PETER CDs). All through elementary book and, because of the reputa- sex is being updated KUEBECK school, junior high and high tion comic books have, probably ON THE STREET school I was never a sports fan. never will — but they should. As Opinion Columnist I'd watch the Super Howl each the old adage goes, "Variety is How many dasses the gun and said that taking this year, but that was about it. I did the spice of life." and trying new have you skipped so MEGAN measure to ensure the repro- This past weekend I attended not care for sports, baseball things is at the heart of the flavor. far this week? SCHMIDT ductive rights of women con- the College of Musical Arts es|K-cially, mostly because I did- If you always drink Sprite, try currently shows not a single (toera Theater's production of n't know anything about them, Coke. If you always eat in Mac, Opinion Columnist shred of respect for a standard "Die Fledermaus," an operetta and so I justified my dislike of try the Sundial. If you always philosophy of Catholicism — {thankfully translated into sports in general on my lack of watch action movies, try drama California is such a crazy which is that the use of any kind English, because my German's knowledge. If you always read novels, try place, don't you think? Gosh, of contraceptive is sinful and not that good) by the famous Well, late in my high school plays. You don't have to be held those people are just out of their not acceptable. classical composer Johann career my younger brother start- in sway by the comfort of rou- minds, every last one of them. What these holier-than-thou Strauss Jr. ed watching baseball and got me tine. They have all those gay people individuals need to wise up to is I really enjoyed the produc- into it. So we started watching Don't get me wrong— routine getting married in San die fact that a willingness to tion: it was high comedy, full of baseball together, and I'd ask is nice, but the problem with Francisco, they're into tofu, and provide will not necessarily the kind of comic misunder- him questions about the stuff I routine is that it stops you from not to mention all that sun, cause a sudden surge in a desire standing that really makes for a didn't understand, and now I'm a finding things that you might which just cannot be good for a lo have. Quite frankly, I'm just good laugh, and Ixith the design fan — and not just of the enjoy, such as new music, SARAH PETERSEN person. not so sure what the real con- of the production and its talent Cleveland Indians. He showed movies and books. But just wait till you hear this. cern would he here. really carried the opera. me a new spin on the sport — There are times when I have a SOPHOMORE, EDUCATION Apparently those (idifornians For example, did anyone ever The thing is. while in general I looking at it for strategy and die few minutes to kill during the figured they just didn't have believe that distributing con- really do like the opera, that was- personalities of the characters day that I'll just look around the "None. I'm a good enough going for them already doms at a high school ever n't always the case. When I was that play the game. stacks at lerome library and see kid." in terms of sanity, so now caused some unsuspecting, younger, I really didn't know With these extended exam- what kind of books they have they've gone all out and let the ignorant young person to say, what to make of opera. It was in ples, I'd like to bring this point (wandering lets you find things Supreme Court decide this "You know, this reminds me, I a language I didn't understand, across: don't be afraid to try that computer searches would week thai a Roman Catholic think it's about time I become there was no dialogue and there something new. Trying new leave behind). That's how I stum- charity in the state is required to sexually active!" was no action — just people in things is important — and by bled on some of the works of one offer birth control to any There are some stupid people- costumes standing around and new things I don't mean danger- of my favorite writers, M. R. employee that requests it. I low in the worid — I won't disagree singing ous new things, but things that James. downright wild! with that — but the benefits of I didn't get it, despite the fact will bring about self-improve- Finding things that interest This may not seem like a big giving kids alternative courses that I grew up in a household ment and add to your enjoyment you sometimes happens by deal now, but this ruling will of action for something they are where Rodgers and of life. chance — I know that's been the affect Cadiolic hospitals, as well probably going to end up doing I lammerstein musicals were Eor example, I've met a lot of case with me. I've stumbled onto as any other church-affiliated anyway definitely outweigh the very popular. But, thanks to pub- people who've told me they more things that I currently like- TRISTAN PERRY institutions in the state. It could slight possibility that some- lic radio, I began to expand my absolutely loath history — well, by saying, "I Imm, this sounds FRESHMAN, VCT also serve as a springboard for where, somebody is going to get musical horizons and, lo and maybe dial's because they interesting. I think I'll check it similar laws in other states. the wrong idea. behold, once I understood what haven't found a period of history out," than I can easily count. "Four, because Now, any good, controversial This isn't the 1950s — absti- made opera tick, I liked it. that really interests them. So don't act out of ignorance someone stole all movement of die pawn nence-only is dead, and anyone This doesn't just apply to my And I know dial dicre are a lot or mere adherence lo routine — inevitably includes a backlash, who disagrees with that on the musical interests (and you'll find of people on campus who've, for try something new. my dothes." and though this decision has basis of so-called "religious been made only very recently, I grounds" probably has one foot am certainly willing to place in die coffin as well. bets that this one is going to If we trust our kids enough to For more opinion, turn to page 9. cause quite the fuss among your hand them prophylactics in a conservaUve Christians. Am I school setting then I am lost as right — does this get you fired to why anyone would not have up? Surely some distaste must just as much — if not more — be a-brewing. trust for someone who is will- But before you jump to any ingly working for a church- JOHN WILLIAMSON conclusive thoughts, consider based organization, whose sole diis: Catholic ChariUes (the purpose is to benefit odiers, to SENIOR, MIS aforementioned California have access to contraceptives as organization) exists as just that well. "One. My fiancee had — a charity, not an actual This may be taking a shot in aflat tire." church. the dark, bul I'm going to guess Though it does maintain that that these are some pretty moral religious affiliation, it must be people, and I doubt that offer- known dial not all of its ing them something that practi- employees are practicing cally everyone else already is (or Catholics; in fact, some may not ought to be) offered is going to be religious ai all — they are not really corrupt them all thai required to be. However, they much more. are members of the workforce I'm thinking we're not going just like anyone else, and if to be seeing many charity-work- employees at other institutions ers-tumed-prostitutes based on t can have access to contracep- this ruling but maybe that's just BRIAN ROBINSON tives like birth control dirough me having way too much faith SOPHOMORE, their respective health plans, in mankind. without any further interroga- Or maybe 1 should just move CRIMINAL JUSTICE tion, then why should these to California. "I'm missing one people (women, particularly) be right now." treated any differently? You can e-mail Megan at Even so, some have jumped [email protected].

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FEATURES EDITOR KEN EDWARDS, WEBMASTER BGNEWS SPORTS MAC BASKETBALL: CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL SECTION; PAGE 11 BRIEFING THURSDAY Ticket information March 4, for MAC Tourney 2004 BOWLING GREEN — Single game tickets for Saturday's BGSU vs. Central Michigan women's basketball game are www.bgnews.com/sports available at the Athletic Ticket Office in Anderson Arena's BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY Memorial Hall. Fans can also call the BGSU Athletic Ticket dffice at (419)372 -0000 or 1-877- BGSU-TICKET. With a win Saturday, the Falcons will play a MAC Tournament Quarterfinal game at Cleveland's Guild Golf teams head south for break Arena on Wednesday, March By layme Ramson while in Florida [in the fell], we had some high spring break so we're going to be 10 at 3 p.m. like to get rid of those mistakes." SMUTS EDITOR Senior lenny Schnipke had a scores we're looking to get rid of the able to spend a few days down The Falcons will be going up Tickets for that game can be Both the Bowiing Green men's good tall season for the falcons, high scores and keep everybody then preparing before the actual reserved and purchased now against some MAC schools for the and womens golf teams will travel winning the Butler Invitational, more consistent," Thomas said. tournament so that should be a first time in this half of the season. by calling or stopping by the to Florida over Spring Break, with placing second in the Run State The men's team will have a few benefit for us." BGSU Athletic Ticket Office. Ohio will be at tlic tournament as die men competing in the Big Red Invitational and third at Howling days to practice in Florida before Winger said the lolcons will well as Eastern Kentucky, Tickets will also go on sale Classic in Ocala and the women Green's Falcon lall Invitational. Big Red CJassic gets underway focus on getting in some playing immediately after Saturday's Wisconsin, Methodist and Austin competing in the Snow Bird Classic "She had a very good fall," March 13. lime in Florida as lack of playing Pcay. all teams Winger listed as game. Tickets are $ 10. in Tampa and the El Diablo Thomas said. "Shes a senior, so The Falcons are comingolfa sec- time was the main reason for mis- The Falcons will host threats. Invitational. we're really looking for her leader- ond place finish in the Charleston takes in the Charleston tourna- "The competition should be bet- Central Michigan in a first- The womens team will be com- ship to help us in the upcoming Southern University Kick-Off ment round game of the Kraft Mid- ter in this tournament than what it peting in their first tournament of spring." (lassie in their first tournament of The mistakes that they made in was and these are the (Earns that American Conference the spring at the Snow Bird Classic, Thomas expects Amanda the spring season Charleston, one of the big reasons we play against throughout the sea- Tournament Saturday at 1 stalling March 11. Bowiing Green's Schroeder, JuKe Wise, Kari Evans "It was a great head Had that we would be lack of competing lack of p.m. at Anderson Arena. son." Winger said. "They're pretty sixth year head coach Kurt Thomas and Kari Liggett to step up as well to got to go down and get outside tor a playing," Winger said. "I'd like to see much all in the same boat as we are, and his team are ready to get out of lead the Falcons this spring few days," head coach Garry them just not be so sloppy. We just that we haven't been outside, we Bowling Green and get some out- "We're looking to be a little more Winger said. "It's going to be nice gave away too many shots that we haven't been able to prepare as door practice and competition in consistent We luid some low scores that tile tournament is at the end of cant afford to give away, so wed just much as we would like to." Cavs fans flock to Falcons look Gund for LeBron to avenge early bobble- loss at Western head By Kevin Shields to get ready for the playoffs." SPORTS REP0R1ER Western enters the game By Tom Withers The Falcons will finish the reg- tonight with a record of 16-15-4 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ular season tonight with revenge overall and a Central Collegiate CLEVELAND — By the thou- in mind. They will try to avenge a I lockey Association record of 12- sands, Cavaliers fans lined up 4-3 overtime loss from earlier in 12-3. around Gund Arena on last night the season as they head to Up front, the Broncos have a with one purpose: to get their Kalamazoo, Michigan once very talented group that has put hands on LeBron lames. again to battle the Broncos of up a lot of points this season. LeBron lames bobbleheads, Western Michigan. Vince Bellisimo is the leader in that is Last time the two teams met, points on the team with 34 More than three hours before the Falcons battled back from a points off 12 goals and 22 assists. the scheduled tipoff against the 3-1 deficit in the third period to Brent Walton and Jeremy Atlanta Hawks, several thousand force overtime. However, with Cheyne each have a team-best fans waited in line for 10.000 only 21 seconds left in the over- 13 goals on the season. giveaway bobbleheads of the time and from a point; Bronco Dana Lattery is the big star on Cavaliers' rookie. forward Lucas Drake beat lordan the Broncos and one of the best "That's why we're here," said Sigalet to steal that point from players in the CCHA year in and Terry Templin, who drove from the Falcons. year out. The 6-foot, 220 pound Lexington, Ky, with five family "That was a tough game for us forward can bench 365 pounds members. "We're bobblehead to come back, two goals down to and squat over 500 pounds. I Ic collectors and this is the one to lose with that much time left in has become known as the "line- get." overtime. It was a tough pill to backer on skates" and currently Guess so. swallow," assistant coach Ron has 12 goals on the year with 19 Lines weaved around the Fogarty said. "We're going in to assists. 20,000-seat building and fans play the same way we played, "He's oneofthetop power for- were briefly standing on Ontario which was tough and tight wards in the CCHA, if not the Samantha Anderson B., N. .-.- Street before Cavs officials decid- defensively. They're a very good country," Fogarty said. "He's a ed to open the doors 10 minutes offensive team and very explo- strong skater, has a great shot, FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAME: Bowling Greens Brian Escobedo clears the puck during last earlier than planned. sive with the players they have. I and has a great knack for the net. weekend's game with Northern Michigan. The Falcons play tonight at Western Michigan. Templin got to Cleveland on Uiink it'll be a great game to fin- He's a very tough person to Tuesday night, intent on sleeping ish the regular season." move off the puck and we're glad outside so he would be among of the action for Western and has .918 save percentage. and get a win going into the Western Michigan head coach to see him leave after this sea- a goal against average of 3.15. D'Arcy McConvey leads the playoffs," Eaton said. "I think the first in line. Mis van was |im Culhane knows it'll be a war son." packed with sleeping bags, cool- His record is 13-11 -4 with a save Falcons in points with 22 off we're playing our best hockey once again and how tough it'll be Erik Eaton knows how tough percentage of .883. nine goals and 13 assists. While right now. It's important we get a ers and blankets. to sweep the Falcons. a task it'll be to defend Lattery "But they chased us out of here For the Falcons, Sigalet comes Steve Brudzcwski leads the team win and keep rolling into the "They're playing good hockey and knows they have to be phys- into tonight's game off his third in goals with 10 on the year. playoffs." on golf carts, so we had to get a right now. and have a solid goal- ical against him. hotel room," he said. weekend being selected as Eaton is one of five seniors The Falcons and Broncos will tender in lordan Sigalet." "We just got to play physical CCHA defensive player of the that will play their final regular drop the puck at lawson Arena Templin and his nephews, Culhane said. "We had quite a against him, block some of his Mike and Kevin Deaton, got to week. He stopped 66 of 69 shots season game tonight and knows tonight at 7:35 p.m. You can hear battle against them last time out shots because he shoots the against Northern Michigan diis how important it'll be to finish play-by-play on 88.1 FM with the arena at 3 p.m. and were the and we're expecting the same puck a lot and just try to get in first in a line outside one of the past weekend and owns a goal the year with a win. "We just got Andy Evans doing the commen- kind of intensity |today|. It's the his head a bit, Eaton said." against average of 2.72 with a to go up there and keep rolling tary. gates. final opportunity for both teams In net, Scon Foster sees most With bidders on eBay asking for more than $200 for one of the 7-inch statues, Templin said he was tempted to cash in. "Michael Ionian's sold for $640, and the way it looks, LeBron's might someday be worth that much," Templin said. Escobar hopes his time is near As fans entered the building, they were handed a yellow WINTER HAVEN, Fla (AP) —Alex are battling for that spot too earn a call up to Cleveland. In 28 voucher to be redeemed at one Escobar knows time is no longer on "1 have the opportunity to do games with the Indians, he batted his side. something and I know they are .273 with five homers and !4RBIsbut of four distribution tables still had 33 strikeouts and just seven stacked with the collectibles. The clock is ticking on the watching," Escobar said of Indians Cleveland Indians' outfielder. He management. walks. The vouchers were all handed Wedge said all of the candidates "It's about pitch selection and out in less than 30 minutes. knows this is the season he must final- ly make an impact will get a long look working the count" he said. "I want to "Ah, man," said Matt "Alex has all the ability," Wedge said. make more contact and there are Baclawski, 16, of Lorain. "We "There are a lot of expectations of me," Escobar said yesterday after "It's a matter of him being disciplined times I will ait down my swing, but 1 were hoping we'd get one." at the plate and making the proper don't want to take away my strength, Once Templin and his playing all eight innings of the Indians' first intrasquad game. "Alex Escobar adjustments. But he can be a power either." nephews got in the door, they was a prospect a long time ago hitter who can play left, center or right It will be exactly two years didn't waste any time, running Thursday since Escobar hurt his left down the arena concourse to get "Not anymore. The time has come field." for me to be a baseball player. A Escobar knows he must cut down knee when he ran into the center- their limited edition bobble- major-league baseball player." his strikeouts. field wall in an exhibition game. At the heads At age 25, Escobar hasashot at win- "1 had some improvement last year time, he was considered the key man "It looks like him," 14-year-old and I want to continue that" he said. in a multi-player trade that sent AU- Mike Deaton said. "You have to ning a job in the majors, but there is plenty of competition. Manager Eric "I learned a few things and I will work Star second baseman Roberto keep it in the box because it's on my weakness." Alomar to the New York Mets. worth more." Wfcdge has tentatively assigned left field to Man Lawton, center to Milton After spending all of 2002 recover- "Out of eight years, I think I've tost Cavaliers coach Paul Silas was Tony D»|ik APPholo Bradley and right to lody Gerut. ing from a knee injury, Escobar struck four (with injuries) and that makes a going to hang on to his. Lawton, coming off a disappointing out 133 times in 118 games last sea- huge gap," Escobar said. "But lost BACK IN ACTION s Alex Escobar waits to bat last "Yeah, I got one," Silas said. "1 2003 season, could be dislodged, but son at Triple-A Buffalo. But he batted time is iost time. There is nothing you Friday during spring training in Winter Haven, Fla. cant believe what those lines young Coco Crisp and Ryan Ludwick 251 with 24 homers and 78 RBIs to can do about it. were like" He's back from major knee surgery two years ago.

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www.bgnews.com/state FINANCIAL HELP OFFERED TO HIGHWAY SHOOTING VICTIMS Columbus, Ohio—Victims of the series of 24 highway shootings in and surrounding Columbus are eligible for assistance from a state com- pensation program, but few have applied, state Attorney General Jim Petro's office said yesterday. The state paid more than $47,000 in December toward funeral expenses for Gail Knisley, the only person hit in the shootings over the last 10 months. The 62-year-old resident was killed in a car her friend Mary Cox was driving along Interstate 270. STATE Annual prank leaves young man dead Man accused of Sept. 1 killing in court yesterday, claims shots were scare tactics

BylMMilicia tomatoes in past years, even from the dant took it upon himself to teach a les- Inr ASSOCIATED PRESS same cornfield where Keim was killed son to Steven Keim and his friends for MILLERSBURG, Ohio — An Amish Sept. 1. messing with Marion Weaver," he said. teenager says a man dared him and After Weaver's Cadillac was struck by About 25 family members and other young people hiding in a cornfield tomatoes and paintballs on the rainy friends of Keim stared unflinchingly as to throw more tomatoes at him, then labor Day evening, he returned about 25 Knowling showed jurors four bloody pulled a shotgun out of his vehicle and minutes later. photos of the victim's body on a large fired three quick rounds killing a 23— Yoder said he was lying flat on his television. year-old man. stomach in the first row of com when the Weaver, 58, of Benton, could get 18 Joseph Yoder testified yesterday in the car returned and drove past the field two years to life in prison if convicted of a murder trial of Marion Weaver. Weaver's times. It stopped on a third pass and a murder charge. attorney, lohn lohnson |r., is not disput- man got out. lohnson noted that Weaver did not ing that Weaver fired the shots that killed "He just screamed, 'Throw at me you learn about Keim's death until the next Steven L Kcim of Apple Creek, after his lexpletivel,"' Yoder testified. day. Weaver then suffered a near-fatal car was hit with tomatoes. No tomatoes were thrown, Yoder said. heart attack and had heart surgery at lohnson said Weaver was trying only The man then reached inside the vehicle Mercy Medical Center in Canton. to scare those who pulled the prank and for a shotgun and fired into the cornfield. "The shock of that news almost killed didn't know anyone was in the cornfield Assistant Holmes County I'rosecutor Marion Weaver," he said. MM MM Arms when he fired. Steve Knowling said Keim was struck by lohnson said Weaver has spent years ON TRIAL Marion Weaver, 58, speaks with his attorney John E. Johnson during a "Marion Weaver is no murderer," more than 100 pellets from head to toe delivering ice to the Amish in Holmes recess at his trial in a Holmes County Common Pleas court yesterday in Millersburg, lohnson told jurors during his opening and was fatally wounded in the heart. County and has built a relationship Ohio. Weaver is accused of firing into a cornfield after young people threw tomatoes statement. "No one deserves to be shot like that with members of the community. He at his car, killing Steven L. Keim. 'throwing tomatoes at passing vehi- for throwing tomatoes," he said. also was friends with Keim's family and cles is an annual prank in the Holmes- He told jurors during his opening was horrified when he learned what Mennonite faith. The Amish dress simply prank. The juveniles were sentenced to Wayne County area, which has the statement that Keim's death was no acci- happened, he said. and do not use electricity. serve a weekend in juvenile detention largest Amish settlement in the world. dent. Keim's family was once Amish but later Eight teenagers, ages 15 to 17, and and fined $250 each. The adults were Yoder, 17. testified that he had thrown "This happened because the defen- converted to the less-restrictive three men, ages 20, 21 and 22, pleaded sentenced to four days in jail and fined guilty to vehicular vandalism in the $500 each.

Springer back NEWS Aide pleads to lesser BRIEFING TV station sues in Buckeye State Cleveland mayor charge in bagel death over access By Connie Martin Authorities CLEVELAND — A television THE ASS0CIA1ED PRESS To return to Cincinnati in had believed station has sued Mayor Jane CLEVELAND—A home that Amberik's Campbell, claiming she's infring- health-care aide was accused of death was an ing upon its First Amendment murdering a patient too ill to accident until effort to help Democrats CINCINNATI — Talk show he couldn't become a candidate rights by refusing to deal with the swallow. learning a year station's reporters. The aide fed the woman a later about the host Jerry Springer, who consid- without quitting his television ered miming for the U.S. Senate show,"The Jerry Springer Show." The lawsuit says Campbell bagel and plead guilty yesterday engagement banned city employees from to involuntary manslaughter. ring. in Ohio last year, plans to move An Ohio Poll survey by the back to Cincinnati in April or University of Cincinnati's releasing information to WOIO- Wanda Kanner, 49, was having lohn TV after the station aired a story an affair widi the victim's hus- Amberik, 52, May to help campaign for Institute for Policy Research in Democrats in Ohio, a February 2003 found 71 percent about police officers who collect- band. was indicted in ed $84,000 in overtime while dri- He had bought an engagement May on spokesman said yesterday. of those surveyed had an unfa- Springer, 60, a former vorable opinion of Springer, the ving the mayor's children to shop- ring for Kanner before his wife's charges of sub- ping malls and escorting them on death. mitting false Cincinnati mayor who ran highest such number since the M*eLBwAPPtloto trips. Kanner also pleaded guilty to insurance bills unsuccessfully for Ohio gover- poll began tracking that infor- Campbell has said her family charges including theft by decep- but is not TRIAL Wanda Kanner of North Royalton, Ohio, nor in 1982, wants to help mation in 1989. has received death threats and the tion and practicing nursing with- charged in his wipes her eyes while listening to opening state- Democrats get elected this Springer moved to Chicago in security is needed. out a license. wife's death. ments during the start of her murder trial on Feb. November to the Ohio Senate 1993 to end his career as a City Law Director Subodh She could get probation up to Kanner and House, spokesman Dale Cincinnati television news 30 years in prison at sentencing 25. Kanner, a caregiver charged with killing a Chandra declined to comment on could have Butland said by telephone from anchorman and focus on his the lawsuit, which was filed April 2. gotten life in multiple sclerosis patient by feeding her a bagel, Columbus. Chicago-based show. For The plea came in the middle of prison if "found plead guilty to a lesser charge yesterday. Tuesday in federal court. Springer has been regularly months before that, he com- The station has asked U.S. Kanners trial in the 2001 death of guilty of murder. speaking around Ohio in recent muted to Chicago while also Darlene Amberik, a multiple scle- The lawyer said her client District Judge Solomon Oliver for Her attorney, loan Synenberg, months and has said he is open serving as news anchor on a temporary order to grant it the rosis patient. said prosecutors surprised the pleaded guilty to the lesser charge instead of taking a chance of to possibly running for governor WLWT-TV in Cincinnati. same access as other stations. A Amberik, 49, died after vomit- defense with the plea agreement in 2006. Springer expects to make ing pieces of the bagel softened offer. spending life in prison for a crime hearing could be scheduled this she denied. "There's been absolutely no Cincinnati his legal residence week. with milk and cream cheese into "We didn't see this coming. decisions made of any kind," but has no plans to give up his her airway. We've been in trial now a week, so "She cared about this lady," Synenberg said. "My client was Butland said. other homes, including a house The defense claimed that vom- Obviously we felt that defending Springer spent about $1 mil- in Sarasota, II. and a condo- iting into the airway is common traumatized by her death." the case was the appropriate lion last year before deciding not minium in the lohn Hancock Justices: Intent a in severe cases of MS. thing to do," she said. to challenge the re-election bid building in Chicago, Butland Prosecutors said Kanner knew Synenberg said Amberik trust- of incumbent Sen. George said. factor in harsher Amberik could die from eating a ed Kanner, even though she was Voinovich, R-Ohio. Springer said bagel. not a licensed nurse. sentences for drug dealing near schools

COLUMBUS. Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court ruled yester- Attorney -client privilege revoked post-mortem day that drug dealers had to know they were selling near a school to be eligible for harsher sentences. By Carrie Spencer information from a jail informant. No one A message seeking comment was left to exercise professional judgment to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS has been charged in the case. with Lewis' attorney, John Feldmeier. maintain confidentiality if consistent with The court ruled 5-2 that a 1989 COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Her husband, Shane Franks, had grant- In lune 2002, a Montgomery County the dead client's wishes. law imposing a more severe sen- Supreme Court yesterday rejected a ed Lewis permission to disclose the infor- Common Pleas Court judge held Lewis in Lewis has defended her decision, saying tence when drugs are sold within lawyer's right to invoke attorney-client mation, but Lewis argued the state law contempt because she invoked privilege 1,000 feet of school requires that a she took an oath to put her clients' inter- defendant was aware of the risk of privilege in refus- regarding privilege gave her the choice to and refused to answer 18 of 20 grand jury ests above her own. But she added she ing to say if a refuse because it included the phrase questions about whether Franks knew selling near a school and blatantly understands the feelings of Bakers' par- disregarded it now-dead client "may testify." anything about Baker. ents and would do the same thing in their knew anything Chief Justice Thomas Moyer, writing for The court delayed imposing any sen- situation. The ruling sends the case of convicted drug dealer Chad about the disap- the court, rejected that interpretation, say- tence, which could include jail, during the Robert Lawry, law professor at Case pearance of a 9- ing: "The attorney-client privilege belongs appeal. The 2nd Ohio District Court of Lozier back for resentencing, Western Reserve Unrveisity and director of which could mean the difference year-old giri. solely to the client — not the attorney." Appeals sided with the trial court and the Center for Professional Ethics, said the The court He said the word "may" is in the law Lewis then appealed to the high court. decision likely will not impact attorney- between prison and probation. ruled 7-0 that a because only the court decides what evi- Five of the consenting justices also client rules in other states and will apply to He pleaded no contest to charges deceased client's dence is admitted at trial. signed a one-paragraph supplemental very few Ohio cases. that he sold marijuana and LSD to spouse has the Erica's mother. Misty Baker, said she opinion noting the unique circumstances Most states do not have an exception a police informant in Holmes right to waive feels great about the ruling. of the case, lustice Evelyn Lundberg like the one in Ohio allowing the surviving County in northeast Ohio over six confidentiality. MISSING: Erica "But it's a little scary knowing I might Stratton wrote for the group, saying no spouse to waive attorney-client privilege, months ending in January 2001. The ruling Baker disappeared find out what happened to her. It scares similar question had ever been decided by Lawry said. Several of the transactions took upholds two me, but it's also a relief," she said. the high court Tom Hagel, a University of Dayton law place at Loziers home in three years ago from Millersburg, 965 feet from an lower court Kettering, Ohio. Pam Schmidt, Erica's grandmother, said "Consequently, unless Lewis continues professor who teaches criminal trial prac- orders that for- she hopes Lewis will have information to refuse to testify despite our ruling, I tices, agreed the case will not have any unmarked building. Part of the mer federal public that helps investigators find out whether believe that no sanctions should be landmark ramifications. building is used by a remedial defender Beth Lewis must tell a grand jury someone is responsible for the girl's disap- imposed on her," Stratton wrote. But Hagel said clients might worry that educational program, which is whether her client had information about pearance. According to the appeals court, police what they tell their attorneys will not defined as a school. Erica Baker, who vanished in 1999 while "I'm anxiously awaiting the day we can apparendy received information dial Ian remain confidential after they die. Lozier, 26, has served two-and- walking her dog near her home in a welcome our granddaughter home, Franks and other people may have been in "I'd be concerned if I was a client if I a-half years of a four-year sen- Dayton suburb. whether it be in life or spirit," she said. a van that struck and killed the girl. could be completely honest with my attor- tence at Grafton Correctional The client, Ian Franks, died of a drug Assistant Montgomery County Prosecutors had argued that Ohio law ney," Hagel said. "It may undercut the abil- Institution. overdose in December 2001. Investigators Prosecutor Cariey Ingram said her office allows a surviving spouse or trustee of an ity of the attorney to give them the best think Franks may have known something was figuring out a date to convene a grand estate to give up confidentiality rights. But representation." about Baker's disappearance based on jury to hear Lewis' testimony. Lewis' attorney said the law allows lawyers WWW.BGNEWS.COM Thursday, March 4,2004 7 COURT BEGINS DECIDING MARTHA STEWART'S FATE www.bgnews.com/nation NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors in the Martha Stewart case ended their first day of deliberations yester- day without reaching a verdict on whether the founder of a gracious-living empire lied about a well-timed stock sale. Deliberations were to resume Today. NATION Worldcom PROTESTING DISNEY CEO walks

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Rebel forms Haitian army Parliment adopts law banning By MARK STEVENSON himself the new military chief was sending 120 special forces to ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITERS and threatened the prime minis- I laiti on Wednesday, the first of PORT-AU-PRINCE. Haiti— ter. about 300. France said it would Islamic headscarves in schools U.S. Marines blocked rebels "The country is in my hands!" have some 420 soldiers and By EUINE GANLEY illation in Western Europe. from chasing officials of exiled Philippe announced Tuesday on police in place by the end of the IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS leader Ican-Bertrand Aristide as the radio. week. There was never any doubt the measure would be they fled to the airport Two U.S. Chinook helicopters "He is not in control of any- PARIS — A law banning Islamic headscarves in passed. Wednesday, apparently the first slowly circled Tuesday over thing but a ragtag band of peo- France's public schooTs was overwhelmingly adopted The Senate, which like the lower house is con- action of American forces in Philippe's base, the rebel-held ple," Noriega told lawmakers yesterday in the Senate despite protests by many trolled by conservatives such as Chirac, still had to Haiti to prevent further blood- northern port of Cap-I laitien, on Tuesday. French Muslims that the measure is discriminatory. dismiss 23 proposed amendments raised in two days Shed an apparent reconnaissance The buildup of the Un- The 276-20 vote mirrored similar support by the of debate. The amendments were offered mainly by U.S. Marine Col. Dave Berger mission, said a resident reached authorized international peace- National Assembly, the lower chamber of parliament, the left. told a news conference that the by telephone. American and keeping presence in Haiti will which passed it 494-36 Feb. 10. 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lately. Mr. Zimmer's fear of Christianity is unfortunately the fear of the unknown. Christians Seek success in the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR need to change this GARY N0NNEMACHER ignore the atrocities in Africa apply his incomplete under- INSTRUCTOR Kingdom of God Some wars of where ethnic wars have within standing to their actions and the past decade killed over a mil- motives. Cheney's visit lives. the world have lion people? In the case of Mel Gibson, he The U.S. is not the cause of all should certainly be allowed to BRAD I remember when I was a wars. Therefore, if the U.S. were profit from his recent movie. I was reported CUSTIS freshman in high school, think- justification ing how I have four more years of to adopt a "just say no to war" generally do not go to movies or Opinion school left and dreading the When I was reading Man policy, the only message it would buy or rent videos. I believe that on sufficiently dolunmist experience. But before I knew it, Trivelli's article about the horrors send would be that the country what Hollywood typically pro- high school was over, and I'm of war, I was reminded of a will no longer be there to help duces has negative influences on Mr. Earhart should not be so upset at the BG News. Most of us are here at school here. quote. those in need or to stop those our society, so 1 do not spend my For one, the newspaper has because we want to be successhil So with those seconds left, "War is an ugly thing, but not who seek to abuse their power money on it. limited resources. It is hard to in life and do well in the job mar- what are you going to do with the ugliest of things. The decayed and oppress others. However, when someone does find good reporters, and the cur- ket. But one thing sets the suc- them? Most times we think we and degraded state of moral and After nearly a year in Iraq, we produce a good film, they have rent BG News staff have plenty cessful people apart: how each can put thingvi ill' uiiiil tomor- patriotic feeling which thinks have lost over 500 of our family every right to be rewarded. Non- to report on in Bowling Green. person spends his or her time. row, but we are not guaranteed that nothing is worth war is members — which is always Christians constantly reward They don't need to go chasing As each second turns into a tomorrow. We have many much worse. The person who tragic — but their sacrifice has Hollywood for producing Democratic candidates around minute and that minute into an options, but the wisest and most has nothing for which he is will- freed a population of 24 million garbage, so why can't Christians reward Mel Gibson for doing the state I applaud the BG News hour, the days pass and we can't profitable tiling would be to seek ing to fight, nothing which is from oppression. For the first get them back. It is important lesus. more important than his own something good? for making the most out of the time in over two decades, the that we spend our lime wisely. When we seek lesus and make personal safety, is a miserable On the other hand, I'm not so resources they have. Iraqi people will decide what The wisest thing a person can Him a priority then I le lifts our creature and has no chance of sure about Pat Robertson. Does As far as Mr. Earhart, he com- their government will do and do is seek !esus and His king- burdens and shows us how to being free unless made and kept he really own a diamond mine? plains that there was just a "small who will lead it. dom. Every need that you have trust Him more each and every so by the exertions of better men If so, why would he waste his blurb" when Dennis Km ink h I low do you weigh the loss of will be taken care of if you put day. than himself." time on TV? I'm glad he is help- came to town. Actually, that is 300 Americans and 2,000 Iraqi lesus first in your life. There is another scripture in Since my brother is currently ing people sec their spiritual incorrect. 'Ihere was a front page civilians with the prospect of The problem with most of us is Matthew where lesus says, serving in Iraq, I thought I need- needs story complete with photos freedom from fear and tyranny that we seek riches, cars, houses, "Come unto me all who labor ed to submit my thoughts and Mr. Zimmer then appears to about Kucinich's University visit. for millions? or some other object that will and arc heavy laden and I will corrections. ask. "Why isn't Bush helping the The real problem is that Mr. for me, any decision to unilat- end up rusting or be out of style poor?" Contrary to Mr. Zimmers Karhart wanted I toward Dean to give you rest" (Matthew 11:28- War by nature is deadly and erally ask the U.S. to "say no to in a couple of years. 30). lesus wants us to seek Him harmful and should not be taken opinion, Bush has helped work- win the nomination, as he men- war" would be an acceptance lesus said that we should seek and come to I lim, because when ing families. If he wants to blame tioned those students who went lightly. With that in mind, it is that American lives are inherent- first the Kingdom of God and His we do, we learn that we don't safe to assume that it is at least someone for the war, he should to Iowa. Honestly, I'm sure if I ly more valuable then the mil- righteousness and all these have to carry the burdens of life. possible that the U.S. and in fact blame Saddam Hussein. Had he also went out of my way to sup- lions in underdeveloped coun- things will be added unto us Life may not go as we planned, the world was wrong about cooperated with us (and the port a candidate, I'd be a little tries. I find that unacceptable. (Matthew 6:33). but we can put our burdens on weapons of mass destruction in United Nations), it would have disappointed and upset if he If most of you're like me, 1 can lesus and 1 le will teach us many Iraq. been unnecessary. Bush did didn't win the nomination. JOHN WILLIAMSON get to looking at all of the tilings things about life. We don't have what he had to do, given the situ- But we have to accept what As Matt said, civilians die in STUDENT that 1 am going to need in the to worry, because we know the ation. happened. war, but his source for informa- coming year or day and start to maker of I leaven and earth, Mr. Zimmer goes on to ques- That's why people like lohn tion is very misleading. Seventy- worry. But Jesus said that if you lesus knows how to take care of Zimmerwas tion Bush's religious commit- Kerry can move towards the cen- five percent of the deaths that keep 1 lim first and seek His us better than anyone else. ment, which he has no way of ter and capture votes and the the site reports are the result of righteousness, then He would May each of you truly see how overcritical of knowing. I did not see the inter- nomination. terrorist bombings primarily take care of those needs. short of time we have here on view from which he quotes Bush The BG News isn't to blame. against civilian targets. To be right standing before earth and use your time in the about capital punishment. Lynne Cheney is a prominent Taking that into account still Christians (Joel we must have that relation- wisest possibly way. Seek lesus People often hear what they figure and her visit was good for leaves roughly 2,000 civilians ship with lesus Christ. I laving a with a right heart and desire to 1 read through Russ Zimmers want to hear and capital punish- the University. Any visit by well- killed as a result of U.S. action relationship is putting your faith know I lim, because I le will open which is indeed regrettable but column yesterday, and one ment is a very sensitive issue. known persons is good for the in lesus as your savior and turn- your eyes to things you have does not represent the type of phrase stood out above the rest: The reason Mr. Zimmer does University — this one just hap- ing from the sin in your life. You never seen. crisis to which Matt is alluding. "Though I'm not a Christian not understand the basic belief pened to be a Republican. commit to follow Him all the I pray that each one of you myself." He makes an attempt to say of Christianity is that many Perhaps instead of always days of your life and to learn of seeks lesus and I lis righteous- Mr. Zimmer admits he is not a that all war is bad, but I am not Christians have stopped talking blaming the opposition, Mr. I lis ways. ness, because that is the most Christian, yet he thinks he knows convinced. Take for instance the about it. Perhaps Gibson's movie Karhart should reflect upon the Our life in the span of eternity successful thing any person enough about Christianity to situation in Haiti. How many will start people discussing it workings of the Democratic is very short. We think we can could ever set out to accomplish. judge Christians. He condemns more civilians and foreigners again. Parry itself. continue to put off seeking lesus. Mel Gibson, Pat Robertson, would have been killed had the Christianity's influence on our But in actuality we need to make E-mail Bnul witli comments at U.S. not sent in Marines to pro- George W Bush and those who society has become marginal, ADAM MCMAH0N seeking God a priority in our [email protected]. tea them? Or maybe we should support them by attempting to but it seems to be increasing STUDENT

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BOWLING GREEN STArt UNIVERSITY 2001 MAC Tournament Preview Section 12 Thursday. March 4,2004 2004 MAC TOURNAMENT PREVIEW WWW.BGNEWS.COM Women's bracket wide open PARITY. ANYONE? While the Miami RedHawks may be the With the exception of Miami, each of the following women's teams have had some big wins and some key losses this season, all of which will likely add up to a very interesting couple of rounds in favorite, many women's teams in contention Cleveland. By Joel Hammond Team Bis wins Key losses SPORTS REPORTER The mantra around Mid- Miami Everyone except. Kent American Conference men's bas- Eastern Michigan BG, WMU, KSU Ohio, UT ketball play has been that the Western Michigan BSU. KSU, EMU Ohio, UT, BG conference prevents itself from Kent State Miami, BG Marshall, NIU gaining notoriety and more at- Bowling Green WMU.UT NIU large NCAA bids because of pari- Ball State BG, NIU UT (twice) ty- Toledo EMU, WMU BG, UB. Marshall That is, the elite teams in the loel Hammond BGNews conference inevitably have slip- ups against the conference's good teams, eventually keeping the top one or two teams out of the Big Dance if they don't win the MAC's automatic bid. This year, the same trend has The BG News' come full-circle on the women's side: With the marked improve- ment of Bowling Green and Eastern Michigan in the 2003-04 MAC women's campaign, the women's draw in the MAC tournament — begin- ning Saturday at campus sites — is the most wide-open it's been in postseason years. "There isn't a team in the tour- Mike Metzger BG News nament this year that hasn't awards beaten or played well against one LOOKING TO MAKE A RUN: AH Mann defends against Buffalo earlier this year. Mann is the BG News' of the top teams in the confer- Freshman of the Year. Below, from left to right, Liz Honegger, Kelly Kapferer and Megan Thorburn will ence," Toledo coach Mark Ehlen play key roles in the Falcons' postseason play. said. "It's to the point where I'm almost tired of talking about it, FIRST TEAM because our conference is deep and lough. The last couple of years, it's been getting better and better. We certainly have a well- balanced league, and that's indi- cated in our RPI." Those conference RPI rank- ings, based on wins and losses and schedule strength, have the MAC 12th in the nation out of 32 Division I conferences as of Feb. 29. Miami is the highest MAC CASEY ROST KATEENDRESS team in the RPI rankings, at 59th Western Michigan Rill State with a ranking of .5683. Rost was the glue behind Endress was second in Western's great start, but is the league, averaging 19.2 sidelined for the year with a points per game, but also Ben Snwter BG News PARITY, PAGE 15 knee injury. When she went isn't afraid of mixing it up down, she led the league at down low, as she averages 19.8 points per game. 6.7 boards as well Mid-American Conference Women's Capsules West East STEFANIE WENZEL COLLEEN DAY Bowling Green State Falcon scoring attack, while Marshall University percent from 3-point range, Bowling Green Miami University Falcons frosh Carln I lome has recorded 'Plundering Herd while averaging 8.2 ppg. Perhaps the most Day leads the best team Record (MAC): 18-9 (11-51 34- and 28-point games. Record (MAC): 16-11 (8-8) Says third-year head coach improved player over the in the MAC in scoring at Seed in tournament/oppo- Says third-year coach Curt Seed in tournament/oppo- Royce Chadwick: "It's been a last four years, Wenzel can 14.2 points per game, and nent: No. 4/Central Miller 'This team is confident nent: No. 6/Buffalo sporadic season ... Sometimes score in a variety of ways. grabs 8.1 rebounds this sea- Key players: The Falcons boast and believes in itself, hut we still Important stats from season: we've played real well, and we've Many have said she's the son. three players in double figures, feel like an underdog a lot of the Starting the season off 8-1, the played really poorly. We've been most likely to hit the deck in including Stefanie Wenzel 15.1, times. We'll never overlook any- Herd average 42.1 rebounds per very inconsistent night in and a game, and also the most whose average places her third one. We're playing belter basket- game compared to their oppo- night out" likely to get back up. in the conference. The BG News' ball, but I hope our best basket- nents grabbing 33.3 About the tournament: "Wfe're freshman of the year Ali Mann ball is still ahead of us Despite Key players: Sikeetha hoping to get a home game and provided an instant interior that four-overtime loss, we've Shepard-I lall leads the Herd in if we do we'll have a better presence for the Falcons, averag- played really good basketball scoring at 11.2 ppg, while Catie chance to win. We've got to keep ing 12.8 points and 7.9 rebounds since Christmas, and our record Knable pulls down 9.4 rpg. Mary our mental focus as sharp as we while recording seven double- indicates that. I still ibink we Pitt Statier comes off the bench can and when it comes tourna- doubles. IJz Honegger 10.4 and have another level and we're try- and shoots a team-leading 40 ment time, it's a new season. lindsav Austin 9.9 round out the ing to get there in March."

University of Akron assists as well at 4.3 per game. Record (MAC): 7-20 (2-14) Says head coach: Kelly University of Toledo Rockets streaks all year long. We've tried JESSICA Record (MAC): 12-15 (8-8) to find our way out of our latest Seed in tournament/oppo- Kennedy: "|This season! has nent: No. 12/ Western Michigan been a challenge, of course, any KOCHENDORDER Seed in tournament/oppo- streak: we've been a roller coast- Buffalo nent: No. 7/Ohio er team. 1 don't know if we've had Important stats from season: time you are rebuilding a pro- The Zips were 5-6 out of confer- gram. 1 think we've gotten better Kochendorfer is a very Key players: Karin a consistent performer. When versatile player who leads 1 loogendam is as tough as any you're hovering around .500 and ence play and only shoot 36 per- as the season has progressed, cent from the field as a team, we've hit some bumps in the the Bulls in scoring at 14 interior player in the league, and consistency is pan of our prob- points per game and is averages 11.8 points per game lem, 1 don't know if a consistent while opponents shoot 41.4 per- road but our kids are compet- while grabbing 6.6 rebounds. cent against them. ing." fourth in the MAC in perfonner is present." rebounding at 8.4 The Rockets also feature numer- On whether his team has the Key players: )ae Conn and About the tournament: "You ous good-shooting perimeter attitude to go to Cleveland and Lori Krezeczowski carry this play the game because you players, including Kelly Walker, team offensively, averaging 123 never know what's going to hap- SECOND TEAM win the tournament: "I think Rvan Coleman, EMU — 12.9 ppg: 6.4 rpg who leads the team by scoring that's it, there are no other alter- ppg and 11.7 ppg, respectively, pen, but I think we're coming on 11.9 per game. natives. This time of the year is so while Krezeczowski leads in strong." Ali Mann, BGSU — 12.8ppg; 7.9 rpg Says ninth-year head coach important to have momentum Lindsay Austin, BGSU — 9.9 ppg; 5.5 apg Lindsay Shearer, Kent —14.3 ppg 7.7 rpg Mark Ehlen: "1 hope were back going into the tournament." Andrea Csaszar, KSU — 11.9 ppg; 7.8 rpg on track. We've been a team of Freshman of the Year. AH Mann, BGSU — Mann has proven herself on a nightly basis to be one of the toughest matchups in the conference. Capsules of each team not found here can be found on page 16. While Western's Carrie Moore was also named, Mann dis- tanced herself late in the season by leading her team to three straight wins and the fourth seed on the women's side. Player of the yean Rost, Western —Day, Endress and Wenzel were also men- tioned, but Rost is undeniably the best player in the confer- ence, hurt knee or none. When she was healthy, Rost simply About this BG News special section had no match on the floor, and she is able to score in a multi- tude of ways. The BG News' 2004 Mid- Sports staff members con- women's and men's coach who Questions, concerns or Co-Coaches of the Yean American Conference basket- tributing were: assistant sports we spoke with for their help comments can be directed to Suzy Merchant Eastern Michigan— Curt Miller, Bowling ball tournament preview edi- editor Elliott Schreiner and and each respective spans Sports Editor Jayme Ramson Green: We couldnt leave Merchant out as she has done much tion was a production of the sports reporters Jason Dixon, information department in the or sports reporter Joel of what Miller has done: resurrect a program dial was down. BGNews sports staff, Jayme Adam Hritzak, Ryan Autullo, MAC for their cooperatioa Hammond @ (419) 372-2602. Now bodi teams are in the hunt for the MAC championship. Ramson, editor. Sports Danielle Tanner, Danielle Wed also like to thank the All statistics, records and Photos courtesy of respective athletic communications depts. reporter and BG women's bas- Whitmore, Will Curitore, Kevin gentlemen at the No. 1 college other information is current as Contributors to women's awards: BG News sports reporter Joel ketball beat writer Joel Shields and sports photo edi- radio station in the nation, 88.1 of the morning of Wednesday, Hammond, and women's flagship radio station WBGU staff Hammond designed the cover tor Mike Metzger. FM WBGU, for their help with March 3,2004. members Erik Bell, Brian George, GregGanla and Chad and the inside pages. We'd like to thank each our first and second teams. "MurplfMcNeal

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3fc»8i5Wfl*.SKSSUv ^^^itt^lrTitnnSmfiMfSS'm^mn^ ■fl WWW.BGNEWS.COM 2004 MAC TOURNAMENT PREVIEW Thursday. March 4.200413 The BG News' Western, Kent vying MAC men's postseason for NCAA at-large bid awards Fate may rely upon FIRST TEAM lack of upsets in major conference tourneys By Elliott Schreiner ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR VYING FOR BIDS With the NCAA tournament Kent and Western Michigan waiting in the wings, all eyes will are staking their claims for be on Kent State and Western at-large bids into the NCAA Michigan at the Mid-American tournament if they don't win KEITH TRIPLET!' MIKE WILLIAMS Conference tournament. The the MAC's automatic bid. Toledo Western Michigan two teams have built impressive Here are their resumes: Triplet! ranks second in Williams has steadily- resumes, and are on the cusp of WMU Wins: Southern the MAC in scoring at 18.8 improved at Western, and earning the always-elusive at- California* Arizona State, UAB per outing, but the range of has led his team to their large bid. Losses: Toledo, ways he can score is what success this year He aver- Kent has been regarded as one Marshall, Detroit is most impressive. ages 18.3 poults and 7.1 of the top mid-major teams this KSU Wins: Western. boards per game. season ever since their run to the Creighton, Detroit Elite Eight in 2002 and strength- Losses: Buffalo, ened that reputation with an Akron, Boston College impressive win over Creighton in ESPN's Bracket Buster. M Hammond BGNew Western has been a mirror image of Kent, running but to a sible so that they can put them- 21-4 record with a Bracket Buster selves in a position to be one of win over a talented College of two MAC teams that make the Charleston team. NCAA tournament, something "If the season ended today that has only happened three we'd be in pretty good shape," times in the last decade. But winning a lot of games is GERRIT BRIGITHA DERRICK TARVER Western head coach Steve Akron Hawkins said. "Unfortunately, we not the only strength a team Central Michigan needs. Brigitha has filled in Tarver is as physical a still have some tough games player there is in die coming up. There's still plenty of Bowling Green head coach Mike Metzjtr BG Ne« nicely in the absence of LA Dan Dakich fell his team was in a Clipiier Chris Kaman. league, daspite being per- basketball to play in the next two BIG IMPACT: Western Michigan's Mike Williams shoots Monday at Brigitha has been the lone haps one of the shortest. weeks." The two teams have been try- Anderson Arena. Williams was named the BG News' Player of the bright spot for die Chips, He leads the league at 222 AT-URGE BIOS, PAGE 14 averaging 15.8 points. points per game. ing to win as many games as pos- Year. Mid-American Conference Men's Capsules DEANDRE HAYNES Kent State Haynes is the solid floor general of the once-again West East great Kent State Golden Flashes. Haynes leads the Bowling Green State SG Ron Lewis (16.8 ppg), SF John Kent State University Golden Top reserves: Matt Jakeway, league with six assists per University Falcons Rcimold (15.3 ppg), PF Cory Flashes Clif Brown, Scott Cutley, Rashard game. Record (MAC): 13-15(8-9) Eyink and C Kevin Netter (12.8 Record (MAC): 20-5 (13-3) Turner. Likely seed In PP8>- Likely seed ' in Scouting: This team has built a SECOND TEAM tournament/likely opponent: Top reserves: losh Almanson, tournament/likely opponent: solid resume. On top of making Juby lohnson. Miami — 16.2 ppg; 4.8 rpg No 7; Eastern Michigan Austin Montgomery. Chris No. 1; first-round bye an appearance in The Elite Eight Ron Lewis, BGSU —16.8 ppg Important stats: The Falcons Hobson and Matt Lefeld. Important stats: Kent has won in 2002, they also dominated a Turner Batde, UB —14.4 ppg 53 rpg are the best free-throw shooting Coach Dakich says: "We seem 20 games for six straight seasons solid Creighton team on ESPN's Ben Reed, Western Michigan —16.7 ppg team in the MAC at 77.1 percent. to score alright; our shooting has They play a stifling defense that Bracket Buster Saturday. Their 20 Marcus Smallwood. NIL! —14.3 ppg; 9.4 rpg Their Achilles' heel has been their gotten a lot better. But we turn ranks second in the conference at wins have put them in elite com- turnovers, which at -3.07 per the ball over way too much ...our 41.4 percent shooting, and a pany in the world of mid-major Freshman of the Yean game is (he second worst mark in defense has been statistically smoodi offense that turns the basketball and even with a loss in leremiah Wood, Akron - ■9.9 ppg 7.2 rpg the MAG average to poor and that's a balloverjust 12.8 times per game, the MAC tourney, the team could Key players: PG Steven Wright, combo that makes you 13-|15|." second best in the MAC. find themselves in the midst of Player of the year Key players: DeAndrc Haynes, March Madness come NCAA Mike Williams, Western Michigan: While UTs Triplet! also Eric Haut, Jason Edwin, Bryan Tournament time. received votes. Williams was a no-brainer. He led Western to Bedford and John Edwards. the West tide and perhaps an at-large bid in the NCAA tour- Western Michigan University Levi Rost, and Bobby Madison. nament Broncos Coach Hawkins says: "|Our COACH OF THE YEAR Record (MAC): 22-4 (14-3) strength has been] balance. Marshall University er from last season and we only Reggie Wltherspoon, Buffalo: With apologies to |im Likely seed in Probably as much as anything, 11 in MI In i i ij; Herd had 10 scholarship players, so I Christian of Kent and Steve Hawkins of Western Michigan, tournament/likely opponent: not just scoring, it's also our Record (MAC): 10-15 (7-9) think we have done pretty well Witherspoon has turned Buffalo around and the Hulls will No. 2; first-round bye defense. We don't do just any one Ukely seed in this season." host a first-round game a year after going 2-16 in conference Important stats: They come in thing tremendous ... We have tournament/likely opponent: "Our main focus heading into and 5-23 overalLBuffalo lias registered wins over Miami and scoring a MAC-leading 77.8 very unselfish kids but we also No. 9/Akron the MAC; Tournament is to con- Kent points per game, which has have kids that are capable of Key players: Marvin Black, 6-7 tinue competing at a high level. 1 helped them beat opponents by putting up big numbers. Mike Sr.; A W Milton, 6-3 Jr.; Mark think this conference is very Photos courtesy of respective athletic communications depts. a MAC best 12 points per game. Williams is a MAC player of the Patton 6-9 So. competitive, and I think we have BG News asst. sports editor and men's basketball beat writer Key players: Ben Reed, Ricky year candidate, Anthony Kann Key reserves: Ardo Armpalu, 6- many teams that could perform Elliott Schreiner. sports reporter loel Hammond and WBGU's Erik Willis, Brian Snider, Mike was preseason AU-MAC and Ben lOSr.; Enoch Bunch, 6-0 Jr. well in die NCAA Tournament," Bell and Brian George selected the men's teams. Stats correct as of Williams and Anthony Kann. Reed is a tremendous player." Says first-year head coach Ron he said. "I'm not the one to root Wednesday, March 3, am Key reserves: Reggie Berry, Jirsa: "I think its been a very good for upsets, because I do think the season, considering what best team is going to win in our Marshall has had to overcome," conference tournament" he said. "We lost our leading scor- Eastern Michigan University Central Michigan University Eagles Chlppewas Record (MAC): 12-13 (6-10) Record (MAC): 5-22 (1-15) Likely seed in Ukely seed in University of Akron Zips our free throw shooting has been tournament/likely opponent: tournament/likely opponent: Record (MAC): 13-12(7-9) our weakest area," he said. "We No. 10/Bowling Green No. 13/Miami Likely seed In have played in some pretty tough Important stats: Second in Important stats: Last in MAC tournament/likely opponent: environments and I think those MAC in field goal percentage at defensively, allowing 79.5 points No. 8/Marshall games have really toughened us up. WL" know that every game is a 46.7 per game Important stats: 11 u • Zips lead Key players: lohn Bowler, 13.6 Key players: Gerrit Brigitha, the MAC in field goal percentage separate game and our focus is ppg; Markus Austin, 13.4 ppg; 15.8 ppg and 6.8 rebounds; Kevin 46.9. but rank last in free throw really to continue gaining confi- James Jackson, 10.9 ppg; JaQuan Nelson, 11.4 ppg; David Hoskins, percentage at 65.4 percent. dence." Hart 10.1 ppg. 7.4 ppg. Key players: IX'rrick Tarver, 6-4 "The parity in the league has Says head coach Jim Boone: "I Says head coach Jay Smith: Sr; Jeremiah Wood, 6-6 Fr.; Andy been a lot better than in previous hope we just play our best." "Hopefully we can get a win in Hipsher,6-8Sr. years. Instead of going eight deep Key reserves: Rick McFadden I think all 13 teams can beat any- the tournament and get to the one on a given night," he said. "I Gund. We were once a No. 1 seed 6-7Jr.;MattFutch,6-8So. and got beat, so anything can go. Says ninth-year head coach think the MAC has shown its abil- Anything can happen on a neu- Dan Hipshen "Our biggest strug- ity to perform well in the NCAA tral floor." gle has been at the free throw Tournament, but I think a BigTen line. Our defense has improved team beating a Big Ten team throughout the season, but every doesn't carry as much weight as a team has their weak spots and MAC team beating a MAC team."

Mike MetzjM BG News JAM: BG's Ron Lewis dunks against Western Michigan Monday Capsules of each team not found here can he found on night. Lewis will attempt to lead the Falcons deep into the MAC tournament in Cleveland. page 16. 14 Thursday. March 4.2004 2001 MAC TOURNAMENT PREVIEW WWW.BGNEWS.COM

WOMEN'S MAC TOURNEY BRACKET UP FOR GRABS With all the parity on the vwmen's side of the Mid-American Conference this season, this bracket may h iripcedto ft j\ JOEL shreds by the time Saturday afternoon rolls around. Our Joel Hammond, who has followed the team all» (inter. 1 fl ) J HAMMOND reveals his bracket. / Sports Reporter

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(4) & Bowling Green (4) Howling oreen (13) Central Mich. (4) Bowling Green MAC title game: (5) @ Western Mich. (5) Western Michigan Winner Semifinals (12) Akron goes to Kent State yuaitciiuioij, Fridav»•-■«■/»*- Marrh »— 1?— NCAA Wed., March 10 Gund Arena tourney (6) @ Marshall Gund Arena Sat., 3/13 (11) Buffalo (11) Marshall (3) Kent State

(3) Kent State (3) Kent St. Mike MetJjwBG News (7) @ Toledo SHOOTING: Western's Ben Reed shoots against BG fVlonday (7) Toledo night. Reed has played a significant role in Western's success. (10) Ohio (7) Toledo

(2) Eastern Michigan First round: Campus Kent,WMUin sites. Sat., March 6 hunt for at-large AT-URGE BIDS. FROM PAGE 13 ference tournaments," Dakich said. "There are only 30 or 31 at- MEN'S MAC TOURNEY FEATURES TWO DOMINANT TEAMS, REST OF THE PACK good position to make the tour- large bids. When more teams Vtetem Michigan and Kent State have established themselves as the favorites to earn the conference's automatic ^_^ nament the same year Kent take up those slots that bid to the NCAA tournament. Will anyone challenge the two powers? With the painngs still upo for undetermined, /Wti advanced to the Elite Eight. That becomes huge. There's a little we guess as to what the bracket will look like, and allow our men's beat writer Elliott Schreiner to pick his winners. /1 %\ ELLIOTT year, the Falcons won 24 games more to it than just winning." ' SCHREINER and made it to the MAC cham- This year's MAC tournament (1) Kent State \ ■ / Assistant Sports pionship, a run that included could become a dangerous mvnftiuu ^/ Editor wins over Mississippi, a good place for Western and Kent, as (t) Kent Ball State team, Delaware and they will both have bullseyes on (8) Akron three losses to those same their backs. (9) Marshall Golden Flashes. "Us and Kent have been able (1) Kent St. "We could've made a case," to distance ourselves from the Dakich said. "Mississippi got in pack," Hawkins said. "But it (4) @ Miami with a .'(I wni season and we could come down to any one of (4) Miami had beaten them on a neutral five teams that could win. I (13) Central Mich. (5) Ball State MAC title floor. They IKent and Western] think There's a fine line between have to put themselves in a us, Kent, and everyone else." game: position and not slip up" (5) @ Ball State Kent has slipped up in recent (5) Ball State Winner Kent and Western have been weeks with losses to Buffalo and l Camiitnolc,...,,.,.,,,,, goes 10 (12) Northern Illinois Western Michigan trying to avoid slip-ups of their Akron. Still. Monday's edilion of n...... «...i.. FriHnv rVlarrli 19 \ < >\ own which has been difficult ESPN.com's Joe Lunardi's Thurs., March 11 Gund Arena tourney with all of the parity in the MAC. "Bracketology" has both Kent, (6) @ Buffalo "On any given night, any at 20-5 and die winner of the Gund Arena team can come in and beat MAC's automatic bid, and Sat., 3/13 you," Hawkins said. "I know it Western, at 21-4 in die tourna- (11) Ohio (6) Buffalo sounds like coach-speak, but it's ment. Lunardi lists Western as yj) IUICUU the truth." one of the last four in the Big The slip-up for BG in 2002 Dance. (3) Toledo (7)@ Bowling Green (2) W.Mich. was an overtime loss to Akron. Both teams have impressive Hawkins feels his team's non-conference wins: Kent, as (7) Bowling Cireen Achilles' heel may come from a mentioned above, downed (10) E. Michigan (2) W.Michigan game at Marshall. Creighton in the Bracket Buster, "The only game I felt we and also beat Detroit, St. (2) Western Michigan shouldn't have lost was at Bonaventure and Southwest Marshall," he said. "We had Missouri State. The Rashes also First round: Campus some strange things happen. It narrowly lost to Boston College. sites. Mon., March 8 was a strange trip to The Broncos also impressive- Huntington. ly won in the Bracket Buster, "We've had three losses this downing College of Charleston, yean one at Detroit where we another successful mid-major just didn't play well. Then we program. They also beat UAB, lost at Kent and I didn't feel that who Lunardi has projected as we played bad, Kent was just an entrant in the tournament, tremendous." and Southern California and Taking care of business in Arizona State. games isn't the only task a team Reimold a throwback has to accomplish in order to make it to the big dance. "There can't be upsets in con- By Elliott Schreiner Atlantic Athletic Conference's ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Newcomer of the year award at Junior forward Ihcir final shot had clanked off Loyola, Md„ Reimold was ihe rim. unhappy with the direction the Bowling Green's last chance to program was headed. defeal arch-rival Toledo was now "That just wasn't a winning nut of reach as a Rockets' player atmosphere," he said. "It wasn't a prides himself corralled the rebound. demanding program, and I didn't The game was over. feel we could win there. 1 had to Except for one minor detail. come to a place where we could Ihe Falcons had an edge. They win." on little things had John Reimold on the floor. Uickily for Falcons' fans, that Reimold was about 20 feet away place was Bowling Green. when the shot hit the rim but the Ever since coming to Bowling 6-6 forward was able to swoop Green, Reimold has made a through the lane and draw a splash using his supreme knowl- jump ball call from the referees in edge of the game, some of which order to give Bowling Green one comes from his upbringing. last shot at winning. "Between John's father and What may seem like a miracu- John's high school coach, he real- lous effort for most was just ly knows how to play the game," another day at the office for Dakich said. "He anticipates Reimold. plays coming. If two guys are "When I see a loose ball I've going after the basketball, John is just got to have it." he said. "If the going to get it." game is on the line, 1 do anything But the learning has not I can to win." stopped for Reimold as he Many players say this, but acknowledged that his basketball Reimold embodies the method. smarts pale in comparison to "John is about as hard of play- Dakich's. ing, tough competitor I've ever "He knows everything," seen in my life," Bowling Green Reimold said. head coach Dan Uakich said. "I le With Dakich knowing every- has more heart than 99 percent thing about the game and of all basketball players and of all Reimold being willing to absorb people." information, the two have Giving his all to win has been a formed quite a formidable team. trait of Reimold's throughout his His lack of quickness and life. From his days as a school boy jumping ability has left Reimold in Greensville, Penn. where he with much to learn as a Falcon, won three state titles right up and nobody knows it better than until 11 ii ■ present when he's mak- him. ing energy draining plays almost "I've really tried to get better at every time up the court. It's defense," he said. "Defense was MMprMNHi always been about the winning. my biggest weakness last year." In fact, winning is what His work ethic has made that HARD WORKER: BG junior forward John Reimold works against Ban S«ant« Bf. Nrws brought Reimold to Bowling Marshall eariier this year. Reimold has been the Falcons' most con- Green. sistent performer this season, and BG coach Dan Dakich has Bowling Green's John Reimold After garnering the Metro REIM0LD.PAGE15 praised him for his work ethic and improvement.

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MAC MOVING UP RPI RANKINGS Need an illustration of the MAC'S improvement? Look at the RPI rank- Parity abounds ings, which rank each Division 1 women's conference iased on wins and losses and schedule strength. The MAC. led by Miami (Ohio) at No 59, is 12th out of 32 conferences.

Conference W-L RPI ranking on women's side SEC 203-124 .6045 Big 12 202-11/ .5937 PARITY, FROM PAGE 12 at 11-5 and will be the fifth seed ACC 145-98 .5865 in the tournament. Big Ten 173-124 .5847 Eastern and BG, picked fifth Miami, under the leadership of Big East 212-153 .5679 and sixth, respectively, in the veteran coach Maria Pac-10 150-121 .5599 MAC media association's presea- Fontanarosa, has also played Conference USA 223-156 5578 son poll, have asserted them- well, suffering just one loss to Atlantic 10 165-158 selves as forces to be reckoned .5169 Kent State. The Hedl lawks will be Colonial Athletic Assoc. .5147 with this season. 134-126 the No. 1 seed and move straight Sun Belt Additionally, traditional MAC 156-140 .5089 to Cleveland. Mountain West 104-94 .5015 powerhouses Kent, Western Lastly, Toledo and Ball State — Michigan and Miami have also Mid-American 167-168 .4995 two teams that have contended Western Athletic held form. 126-127 .4973 for titles in each of the last three West Coast 105-110 .4961 Kent State, despite early trou- seasons — are hanging around bles on the court and late trou- Missouri Valley 124-129 .4949 and have registered wins over the America East 124-127 bles off the court, has regained its top teams. .4850 Metro Atlantic 127-144 usual form and will be the third Simply, the women's tourna- .4850 Ive League .4734 seed in the tournament. Kent ment picture is one blurry photo. 90-105 Big Sky appeared in the MAC champi- "I have seen years where the 92-106 .4733 onship game three straight times West has had better teams," Sourc* ESPN.com BGNem from 2000-02, winning the con- Western coach Ron Stewart said, people believing they can go ference's bid twice in that time. "But I don't know that I've seen a there and win." "This team is confident and Mikt MeUjer BG News Western Michigan, which won year where folks are going into Despite his team's turnaround believes in itself, but we still feel the MAC tournament last year the last week of the season saying this season, BG coach Curt Miller like an underdog a lot of the ROLE PLAYER: BG's Tene Lewis goes up for two against Kent State after going 10-6 in the regular they can go out and win it. Parity times,'' Miller said. "We'll never earlier this season. Lewis hit her first three of the season Tuesday said that every night is a chal- season, was at one time 7-0 in is one thing but this year there's a lenge in the MAC. overlook anyone." night and has played a key role off the BG bench. conference this year, and finished difference between parity and

"He's developed into a good rebounder and a really good defender. This year, when we look at other teams, he'll guard their best player." DAN DAKICH. BG MEN'S COACH, ON FORWARD JOHN REIM0LD Reimold works to develop game

REIMOLD, FROM PAGE 14 hitting 41.9 percent of his three- point attempts. issue disappear. In fact, his And the numbers don't lie improvements have made his job Reimold is the kind of player a little more difficult this season. the Falcons need to have to win "He's developed into a good tough games. They found that rebounder and a really good out the hard way when Reimold defender," Dakich said. "This was injured earlier this year. year, when we look at other "He's been the one guy from teams, he'll guard their best play- the start of the season that has er." performed at a championship ftirt of this development came pace," Dakich said. "When he from his dedication in practice. was out. we lost all five of our "There's a giant correlation games." between practice and games," But worry not Falcon faithftil, Reimold said. "Practice is where he knows how to pace himself. you work on what you're doing His roommate, Cole Magner, was wrong." the one person to expose him. But sometimes even Reimold "He's really lazy to tell you the has trouble buying into that tru|h." he said. "He works his butt Mike Metqw BG News 8«i Swangar BG News belief. off so much in practice that when LEADERS: Stefanie Wenzel, left, and Lindsay Austin, right, have helped turn BG into one of this year's surprises in the MAC. While he established himself he gets home he just wants to as a poster boy for endurance relax. He likes to just sit around and determination, he still works and watch movies most of the on those aspects of his game all time." the time and sometimes goes a With a balance like this, what's little overboard. In fact, Dakich not to love? once had to take him out of a The main concern for Bowling practice because he was over Green basketball is that his team- working himself. mates catch on to his traits. "We had a practice the day "I think people respect what I after a game," Dakich said. "It was have to say," Reimold said. "I just a hard practice on a Sunday after- try to let the young guys know noon and the guys weren't what college basketball is all expecting to practice. You just about." have to be careful with him, Reimold noted that he picked because he goes so hard." up his work ethic from Keith "I just overworked myself," C^ COUPLE McLeod and I.en Matela, two Reimold said. seniors at Bowling Green when With having to practice so hard Reimold first arrived. to get good, it seems like he does- Dakich is hoping that the team Wenzel, Austin take opposite n't have anything come easy for can similarly follow Reimold's him. But in classical old school lead and find the road to success. fashion, he docs have one thing "One of the concerns I have working for him and it's not just with the team is they don't know his brown and orange striped how much to follow lohn," paths to arrive at success in BG socks. Dakich said. "If I was a kid, he'd be Since he began playing he's the one I'd follow. I don't know moved into the top 10 in been a sharp shooter. His num- what's not to follow." By loel Hammond gories, including assists (fourth, ever been at halftime and on bers at Bowling Green have more SPOUTS REPORTER 5.52 pg), steals (third, 2.81) and die lloor," BG coach Curt Miller numerous all-time BGSH cate- It's easy to see that Reimold is gories: She's seventh in 3-point than spoken for themselves. He going in the right direction; even They've taken polar assist-turnover ratio (second, said. "She was willing the team has averaged 15.1 points per opposite paths to get to 2.07). She also averages 9.9 to play hard; even though we field goal attempts with 131, his coach wants to follow his fourth in 3-point field goals game in his two years at Bowling lead. where they are now. points per game. were trailing, we weren't done. Green and is the third best long As a freshman, one beat out Additionally, Austin moved Vocally, it was Lindsay the made with 52 and ranks ninth range shooter in school history, another freshman to earn the into a tie for second place in whole game not letting the in free throw percentage at a starting point guard role and starts after Tuesday's game team quit." blistering 83.3 percent. has never relinquished that against Toledo and is 19th in "It's no secret that we're one But it hasn't always been spot. of the lowest turnover teams in peachy for the pair. Despite The other played in just 16 the league, and she has die ball Austin's early success and games as a freshman, averag- "We have borderline a lot for us," Miller continued. Wenzel's emergence in 2001-02. ing only 7.6 minutes in those 16 bad defenders on "We have borderline bad the Falcons struggled through games. the floor, and defenders on the floor, and three straight losing seasons Support But the two paths have con- Lindsay is that good that she and a coaching change. verged into one this year, and Lindsay is that good can help hide some very, very Entering this season, the BG seniors Lindsay Austin, the poor defenders. She covers a lot Falcons were 32-53 in Austin Falcons' veteran point guard, that she can hide of our weaknesses offensively and Wenzel's first three years. and Stefanie Wenzel, a sharp- some very very poor and defensively. She's gotta be "I always thought it was pos- shooting wing player that considered our MVP" sible [to mm it aroundl and 1 emerged from the bench dur- defenders She covers Wenzel, from Sussex, Wis., always thought we had talent, our ing the tandem's sophomore a lot of weaknesses." recently moved into 16th place but it was like we didn't know season, have helped turn the on the all-time scoring list and how to win," Wenzel said. "With Falcon women's basketball now has 1,052 points in her the seven new freshmen com- program around. CURT MILLER, BG WOMEN'S COACH career. She moved into the ing in. they had never been in a Now, Austin and Wenzel starting lineup in 2001 after vet- program that had lost before, attempt to help the program eran Francine Miller left and and I think that's helped. and their team earn one more career scoring with 947 points. has since remained there. That Lindsay and I hated losing and BGSU accolade: the team's first Mid- Austin had perhaps the most sophomore year included a that makes it that much sweet- American Conference tourna- complete game of her career in career-high 30-point game er this year," Wenzel said. ment championship. the Falcons' 84-79 win over Ball against Buffalo and Wenzel The two have had the chal- Austin, a native of Cincinnati, State Sunday afternoon, scor- scoring in double figures in 12 lenge of leading a group of has made 106 starts for the ing nine points, grabbing tl of the last 15 games. seven talented freshmen this Falcons, including all 27 games rebounds and registering nine This year, she remains third this year. She ranks in the top assists and nine steals. in the MAC in scoring at 15.1 WENZEL/AUSTIN, PAGE 16 Teams! five in many conference cate- "She was as vocal as she's points per game and has

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itr&SKi'S^^B^B^agafe^Bii ^ii«agamMBiB«^MBMBg^i 16 Thursday. March 4,2004 '2004 MAC TOURNAMENT PREVIEW WWW.BGNEWS.COM MAC men's capsules Continued from page 13 MAC womerfs capsules West West East Northern Illinois University West, and it hasn't quite worked Huskies out that way for Rob Judson's Eastern Michigan University Metis Ulker (6.2 ppg) also play Ohio University Bobcats Bates' 9. Erin Isbell pulls down a Record (MAC): 10-18(5-12) squad. Eagles key roles for the Eagles. Record (MAQ: 13-14 (7-9) team-leading 7.9 boards a game Likely seed in Despite the record, NIU has Record (MAC): 19-7 (12-4) Scouting: The Eagles are one Seed in tournament/oppo- Lindsay Wight is a sharp-shooter tournament/likely opponent: one of the premier post players in conference of the most-improved teams in nent: No. 10/Toledo that hits 33.8 percent from down- No. 12/Ball State the conference in Smallwood, a Seed in tournament/oppo- the conference and were Important stats from season: town. Key players: Marcus never-quit guy on the interior nent: No. 2/First-round bye picked to finish fifth in the West The Bobcats are deep, giving nine Says fifth-year head coach Smallwood scores 14.3 points and also has great perimeter Key players: Junior Ryan Division. Besides Coleman, the players at least 12 minutes a Lynn Bria: "I think our season and grabs 9.4 rebounds per out- shooters in Maeslrazni and c (ill■! n.iii averages 12.9 points Eagles boast a crew of role play- game, while constantly changing overall has gone as expected. ing, while Smith scores 14.2 per Peterson — both shoot 36 per- per game, while sophomore ers that makes them one of the their starting five. Andrea Gay is We're playing better now than we game. Todd Peterson 7.9 ppg and cent from behind the arc. Smith Nikki Knapp averages 12.7 ppg. most consistent and solid the only player to have started were fat the beginning of the sea- Anthony Maestranzi 7.0 ppg back is a slasher who can gel lo the Sarah VanMctre (11.5 ppg) and teams in the league. over 20 games. Latrece Bagley son!." those two. hoop. NIU, winners of three shoots 59.8 percent from the About the tournament: "I Scouting the Huskies: straight, could cause damage in field, doing most of her work in think anything can happen. We Northern Illinois and BG were the early rounds. the low post. have a few teams that are hot tabbed as the favorites in the Northern Illinois University points per game. Key players: Bagley leads the right now, but 1 think anybody Huskies Says sixth-year head coach balanced oil attack in scoring at can still win it" Ball State University Cardinals Matt McCollom, (9.7) ppg; Record (MAC): 12-15(7-9) Carol Hammerle: "I hoped 11.5 ppg followed by Candace Record (MAC): 12-13 (9-7) Peyton Stovall, 6.9 ppg. Seed in tournament/oppo- we'd be in a better position." Likely seed in "The league has a lot of parity nent No. 8/ Ball State Scouting the Huskies: Key players: Jennifer Despite their struggles, NIU is a tournament/likely opponent: this year besides a couple of Miami (Ohio) University team is beginning to stay focused No. 5/Northem Illinois teams that have separated them- Youngblood and Lindsay very dangerous team. Jennifer Sccrest both went over the Youngblood seems like she's RedHawks one game at a time The team is Important stats: Second in free selves," said head coach Tim Record (MAQ: 20-7 (14-2) unselfish, there's very good throw percentage in the MAC, Buckley. "We want to put our- 1,000-point marks for their been around forever, and she is careers this season. a beast on the glass and in the Seed in tournament/oppo- chemistry, and each player is shooting 73.6 percent selves in position for a seed and nent: No. 1/first-round bye willing to be a go-to player or a Key players: Dennis Trammell, then anything can happen in the Youngblood leads the team by low post. Freshmen Stephanie averaging 11.4 points per game Raymond and Lindsay Secrest Key players Colleen Day (14.6 role player at any time." 12.7 ppg; Cameron Echols, 11.2 tournament." ppg) and Cindi Merrill (14 ppg) "Going in, I think a lot of teams ppg; Robert Owens, 10.7 ppg; and 9.7 rebounds per game. Joi provide the outside shooting Scott is also key for the Huskies touch for the Huskies. lead the RedHawks' offensive are playing well right now. off the bench, averaging 11.4 attack, while reserves Melanie There's a lot of talent in the MAC," University of Toledo Rockets the most talented team in the Kozlowski, Kim Smith and Hillary Fantanarosa said. "We are the Record (MAC): 17-9 (11-6) league, Stan loplin's bunch has Beck also play key roles. number one seed, but we're also Likely seed In been bolstered by an outstanding very humble in knowing that we ppg); Lindy Hatfield (7.7 ppg) Says sixth-year head coach tournament/likely opponent: recruiting class that has brought Central Michigan University Maria Fontanarosa: "It's been a can get beat by anyone, so we are No. 3/first-round bye the Rockets three starters in Allen Chippewas and Erin Kuhl (7.3 ppg) back Pinson. Florentino Valencia and Record (MAC): 5-22(1-15) Manning. good season for us," head coach still going into the tournament Key players: Keith Triplett is a Maria Fantanarosa said. "The with something to prove." BG News first-team selection, Justin Ingram. The knock of the Seed in tournament/oppo- Scouting: Despite a disap- and can score from anywhere on Rockets has been their discipline nent: No. 13/BowUng Green pointing record, the the floor. He leads the team, aver- and consistency, by with a late- Key Players Casey Manning Chippewas gave BG a game at aging 18.8 points per game, while season win over Western, UT leads the team averaging 9.9 Anderson Arena and are a team fellow sharpshooter and reigning may have finally found a solu- points and 5.8 rebounds per many teams fear playing. MAC Freshman of the Year tion. game, while Lindsay Mecoli (9 Kent State University Golden freshman forward. Sammy Villegas scores 13.6 per We're not sure any team wants Flashes Says 15th-year head coach outing. Iiisiin Ingram also scores to face UT down the stretch with Record (MAC): 19-8 (12-4) Bob Lindsay: "(The seasonl near double figures, averaging 9.9 Triplett and Villegas firing on all Western Michigan Says seventh-year head Seed in tournament/oppo- started slowly and got better as per contest. cylinders. coach Ron Stewart: "Demands nent: No. 3; first-round bye it went on," head coach Bob Scouting the Rockets: Perhaps University Broncos Record (MAC): 16-11 (11-5) of a conference schedule—the Key players: Forward Lindsay Lindsay said. "It took a little Seed in tournament/oppo- travel and injuries have affect- Shearer leads the team in scor- while, but we played our best nent: No. 5/Akron ed what we're doing. For our ing (14.3 ppg)) while while cen- basketball in the month of Key players: Preseason All- team to go through a season ter Andrea Csaszar leads the February." East MAC selection and confer- without experiencing any team in rebounds (7.8 rpg) and "Overall, I would say there are ence's leading scorer Casey injuries is unrealistic. Without a blocks (2.70). Guard Malika five of six teams capable of win- Miami University Redllawks "We're happy with where we're at Rost, averaging 19.8 points per doubt, this is a group that feels Willoughby (6.85 apg) special- ning the tournament. It's about Record (MAC): 15-10 (10-6) right now. We're not satisfied, but game, went down for the rest of very strongly about its abilities. izes in steals and assists for the as evenly matched as it's been in Likely seed In we're happy with where we are the season I«b. 18. Freshman They're very motivated and team. Off the bench, Kent relies a long time." tournament/likely opponent: right now. We'd be much happier Carrie Moore has stepped up, have gone through a lot of situ- on key reserve La'Kia Stewart, a No. 4/Central Michigan if we were Kent or Western right averaging 12.7 points per ations, with replacing Kristin Important stats: Big home now, but we aren't and we'll have game, while veterans Kelly koetsier, and our backup point wins; Kent State, Bowling Green, to battle like the rest of the Koerber (10.9), Maria Iiliaii (9.9) guard who was ineligible and Toledo; Road wins: Ball State, teams." and Lori Crisman (9.9) also now Casey's injury. You're not Buffalo; luby lohnson sixth in the Quote about tournament: "1 help the Bronco attack, lilian going to convince this team University at Buffalo Bulls game and leads the Bulls in 3- MAC in scoring with 16.2 per do know there are some good runs the show for the Broncos you can't go to Cleveland and Record (MAC): 6-20 (4-12) point field goals. game: diet Mason is fourth in teams out there. Kent and and is on many media mem- win it." Seed in tournament/oppo- Scouting the Bulls: Perhaps the MAC in rebounding with 7.8 Western aren't the only good bers' All-American lists. nent: No. 11/ Marshall Buffalo's biggest hurdle this sea- P& ones in the league. I feel there are Key players: luby lohnson, 6-5 always four or five teams that can Key players: Jessica son has been their lack of depth. guard; Chet Mason, 6-4 guard; win the tuurnament since we Kochendorfer, who plays both Late in January when they trav- Danny Horace, 6-6 forward; losh went to this big format. I think Ball State University the MAC. guard and forward and averages eled to Bowling Green for a Hausfcld, 6-3 guard. our team has potential to win just Cardinals Scouting the Cardinals: 14 points per game, leads the heart-breaking loss at the Says coach Charlie Coles: like any other team near the top." Record (MAC): 12-15 (7-9) Ehdress plays a lot bigger than Bulls in points, rebounds, and buzzer, their active roster was Seed in tournament/oppo- she looks, and gives her team a blocked shots. Forward Kim only eight deep and only seven nent: No. 9/Northern Illinois chance each and every night. Kilpela averages 10.8 points per of those eight played. As of late, University at Buffalo Bulls Key players: Turner Battle: 6-3 Key players: Kate Endress Goff has been one of the con- game leads the team in steals the Bulls' active roster has Record (MAC): 14-11 (9-7) G; Yassin Idbihi: 6-10 F/C; Mario and Johna Goff provide a nice ference's most consistent per- and guard Allison Bennett leads increased to ten, which can only Likely seed in Ionian: 6-6 G/F; lason Bird: 6-4 G one-two scoring punch, aver- formers over the last four sea- in assists. Brooke Meunier, a help the team as they enter the tournament/likely opponent: Says coach Reggie aging 32.3 per contest sons, and Reiter is a force guard, averages 12 points per tournament. No.6/Ohio Wllherspoon: "I think our guys between them, while senior down low. 1-ook for the Important stats: Secured their feel a little more empowered Jessica Reiter does the dirty Cardinals to make some noise first home playoff game since right now than they have felt in work by grabbing 10.4 in the tournament. joining the league in 1998; Big the past, lli.it has enabled us to rebounds per game, tops in home wins: Kent State, Bowling play like a confident team and Green: Road wins: Miami, Ball continue to play hard and keep State scrapping and keep fighting." "Having both Lindsay and Stefanie is a crucial part to our team... So we look to Lindsay and Stefas true leaders and they motivate us to play harder." The flying fish ALI MANN, BG FRESHMAN, ON LEADERSHIP OF SENIORS STEFANIE WENZEL AND UNDSAY AUSTIN has been Known to glide Wenzel, Austin continue to lead up to 90 meters! womerfs team into tournament WENZEL/AUSTIN, FROM PAGE 15 fighting. Against Ball State, Miller said. "When your seniors when everyone else was slowing and two of your better players year, four of whom play signifi- down, she kept going, kept get- are also the hardest working cant minutes. ting rebounds and making kids on and off the floor, you're BOWIN-THOMPSON It's worked. plays. F.veryone kinda looked to in a good situation. There's no Ali Mann is the BG News' her and knew that she wasn't question that they work more STUDENT UNION Freshman of the Year, and Lb going say die, so we look to her outside of practice time than llonegger is averaging in double and Stefas true leaders and they anyone else on our team. pun's figures. What's more, Megan motivate us to play harder." They've played themselves into Thorburn and Carin Home Both Wenzel and Austin have better players over the years." ^ A ^ Chicken Strips have split time at the wing posi- polished their games over the That hard work has translated tion opposite Wenzel, and years, something Miller thinks is into the fourth seed and a home whomever is inserted seems to no surprise. date with Central Michigan at answer the call. "I think we got the best group Anderson Arena Saturday after- p. * fl A" charity! "Having both Lindsay and of leaders we could have with a noon — just one more home Stefanie is a crucial part to our young team because they're game in the careers of two team," Mann said. "Lindsay will more nurturing. 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As of Wednesday. March 3, am 10.Marshall .420 5.Eastem Michigan 33.4 1 i.Ball State .415 6.Northern Illinois 33.5 SCORING 12.0hio .409 7.Kent State 34.2 1.Western Michigan 77.8 13.Miami .403 S.Ohio 34.8 in Barry's absence 2.Toledo 75.3 9Akron 35.3 3.Kem Slate 75.0 lOToledo 35.3 him. He almost had a triple- Houston. .(.Buffalo 74.2 FIELD GOAL DEFENSE 11.Marshall 36.7 The former Bowling double... Finley stepped up and Murray's 15-footer with 1:52 5.Akron 72.4 1 .Northern Illinois. 413 12.Ball State 37.0 Green Falcon, despite carried us through the whole left got the Sonics as close as 98- 6.Eastern Michigan 72.1 2.Kenl Stale .414 13.Central Michigan 383 losses like last night's game." 94. 7. Bowling Green 71.3 3.Bowling Green 423 Finley had 11 points — four Bui convened two free 8Ball State 69.6 4.Westem Michigan .425 in Dallas, has played jumpers and a 3-pointer — in a throws, then hii a jumper in the 9.Marshall 69.4 5.Ball Stale .426 REBOUNDING MARGIN very well and received decisive 22-1 fourth-quarter lane with 1:04 remaining lo lO.Central Michigan 68.8 6.Miami .429 l.Westem Michigan +5.1 run. Finley's 20-point fourth push Dallas' edge to 102-94. 11.Ohio. 68.0 7Akron .432 2.Buffalo. +3.4 plenty of praise this quarter came during Dallas' sea- Seattle held a 77-70 advantage 12.Northcni Illinois 67.7 8.0hio. .435 3.Northem Illinois. +2.6 season. Daniels son-high 38-poini fourth quar- with 10:33 to play on Allen's B.Miami. 62.5 9.Marshall .435 4.Eastem Michigan +22 ter. layup before Dallas rallied with a lO.Eastem Michigan .444 5.Bowling Green. +15 averages 9.1 points "In the first two quarters with 10-0 nm capped by Jamison's SCORING DEFENSE 11.Toledo .447 6.Kent Stale. +1.4 and 4.5 assists per Steve being oul, I knew I had to three-point play with 8:52 left to 1.Miami 61.2 12.Buffalo .460 7.Miami +0.8 be more assertive," Finley said. take command, 80-77. 2.Kenl State 64.2 13.Central Michigan .481 8.Marshall +0.4 game. "I was maybe a little bit too After the Sonics got a free 3.Western Michigan 65.8 9.0hio. -0.6 IH£ ASSOCIATED PRtSS assertive. In the fourth quarter, I throw from lerome lames, the 4.Northern Illinois 68.4 3-P0INT PERCENTAGES lO.Tolcdo -0.8 DALLAS — The Dallas just lei everything come to me." Mavericks tacked on 12 more 5.Eastern Michigan 69.6 1.Toledo .394 11 Akron. -1.3 Mavericks got a big game from a The 6-6 Daniels, normally a unanswered points. 6.Ball State 69.9 2.Kenl State .393 12.BaU State -1.6 likely source — Michael Finley. shooting guard but subbing for The Sonics were unable to 7.0hio. 703 3.Western Michigan 381 13.Central Michigan -6.4 Rookie Marquis Daniels gave Nash at the point because back- contend with Finley, who 13- 8. Bowling Green 71.2 4.Bowling Green 375 the Mavericks an unlikely bonus up Travis Best is on the injured for-25 from the floor and con- 9.Buffalo 71.7 5.Buffalo 373 BLOCKED SHOTS in his third career start. list due to an inflamed Achilles' verted all six free throws. lCAkron 71.9 6j\kron .364 1.Northern Illinois. 4.43 Finley scored 35 points, 20 in tendon, had career-highs for "We didn't have an answer for 11.Toledo 73.7 7.Northern Illinois .360 2.Bowling Green. 3.79 the fourth quarter, and Daniels assists, rebounds and minutes Finley," said Allen, who guarded 12.Marshall 74.1 8,Ohio 359 3.Kent State 3.60 had 14 points, nine assists and (45), Finley most of the night "That B.Central Michigan 79.5 9.Central Michigan .358 4.Eastern Michigan 2.96 nine rebounds as the Mavericks "I knew I had to make a quick was our demise. We had played lO.Eastem Michigan 348 5.MarshaU 2.84 stretched their winning streak to adjustment," said Daniels, a free a pretty good game up to thai SCORING MARGIN 1 I.Ball State .343 6Akron 2.80 six games with a 107-96 victory agenl from Auburn. "I was just point." 1.Western Michigan +12.0 12.Marshall 328 7.Uestem Michigan 2.73 over the Seattle SuperSonics on happy lo get my chance to play Seattle took a 71-69 lead into 2.Kent State ♦ 10.8 13.Miami 313 8.Buffalo 2.72 Tuesday night. and contribute and my team- the fourth quarter on Murray's 3.Buffalo +2.5 9.Toledo 2.62 Former Bowling Green guard males showed a lot of confi- 14-foot jumper with 18 seconds 1 1 .i-ui ii Michigan +2.5 lO.Ball State 2.24 and current Sonic Antonio dence in me." left in the third quarter. 5.Toledo +1.6 3-P0INT PCT DEFENSE ll.Ohio 2.07 Daniels had his ribs X-rayed at Nelson said Nash would also But the Sonics were able to 6.Miami +1.2 I.Ball State .307 12.Central Michigan 2.00 halftimc after a second-quarter miss last night's game at convert only 10 of 26 fourth- 7J\kron +0.4 2.Eastem Michigan 330 13.Miaini 1.52 collision with burly Mavericks C Minnesota quarter field goal attempts, 8.Bowling Green +0.1 3.Miami 332 Danny Fortson. X-rays were Antawn lamison added 21 missing 10 straight during 9.Ball State -0.3 4.Westem Michigan .333 ASSISTS negative and Daniels was !>ack points and Nowitzki had 19 Dallas'big run. lO.Northern Illinois -0.7 5.Marshall .333 1.Kent State 17.68 on the floor in the third quarter. points and 12 rebounds for the "I thought we had some open ll.Ohio -23 • 6Akron .338 2.Western Michigan 15.81 He scored nine points and Mavericks, who completed an looks thai we didn't knock 12.Marshall -4.8 7.Northem Illinois .344 3.Bowling Green 15.32 handed out six assists. unbeaten five-game homes- down," Seattle coach Nate 13.Central Michigan -10.7 8.Toledo .351 4Akron 15.32 With starting point guard land, McMillan said. "We had some 9.0hio. .359 5.Toledo 14.81 Sieve Nash oul (stomach flu] Ray Allen's 25 points, Ronald easy baskets that we needed lo FT SHOOTING lO.Buffalo .360 6.Central Michigan 1433 and leading scorer Dirk Murray's 19 points and Rashard make." 1.Bowling Green .771 11.Kent State .361 7.Easlern Michigan 13.44 Nowitzki snuggling to find his Lewis' 14 points and 11 Seattle led throughout the 2.Ball State .736 12. Bowling Green 366 8.Northem Illinois 13.07 shooting touch (7-for-19 from rebounds paced the first half, going up by as many as 3.0hio .730 13.Central Michigan .387 9.Ball State 12.88 the field). Finley and Daniels SuperSonics, who've lost four of eight with 5:29 left in the second 4.Toledo .726 lO.Marshall 12.84 bailed out the Mavericks. five. quarter. Bui Dallas closed with a 5.Kent State .721 REBOUNDING OFFENSE 11. Buffalo 12. " llial was quite a test for us The Mavericks won their 14-4 ran capped by Nowitzki's 6.Western Michigan .701 l.Westem Michigan 37.6 12.Miami 12.16 and we passed," Dallas coach eighth in a row at home heading dunk with 35 seconds left in the 7.Miami .701 2.Marshall 37.1 13.0hio 11.63 Don Nelson said. "Marquis into a three-game road trip second quarter for a 47-45 half- 8.Marshall .691 3.Buffalo 36.5 played quite a game for a guy against playoff contenders time advantage. 9.Central Michigan .679 4.Nortliern Illinois 36.1 that stepped in when we needed Minnesota, San Antonio and 1 O.Buffalo .670 5-Kcnt State 35.7 STEALS U.Kastem Michigan .660 6.Easlem Michigan 35.6 l.Westem Michigan 8.38 12.Northcrn Illinois .657 7.Ball State 35.4 2.Buffalo 8.12 13 Akron .654 S.Toledo 34.5 3.Eastcm Michigan 80S 9.Bowling Green 34.4 4.Kent Stale 7.76 FIELD GOALS lO.Ohio 34.2 5Akron 7.52 1 Akron .469 11 Akron 34.0 6.Toledo 7.42 2.Eastern Michigan .467 12.Miami 32.6 7.Central Michigan 6.30 Still plenty action 3.Westem Michigan .466 1 i ( i'iin,il Michigan 32.0 ■'! Mi,inn 6.12 4.Toledo .455 'i. 1 till State 6.04 5.Buffalo .453 REBOUNDING DEFENSE lO.Ohio 6.00 6.Bowting Green .450 1.Miami 31.8 1 l.Marshall 5.92 7.Kent State .445 2.Westem Michigan 32.5 12.Northem Illinois 5.82 8.Nortliern Illinois .437 3.Bowling Green 32.9 13.Bowling Green 5.43 left in merfs year 9.Central Michigan .432 At press time, many Mid- BowlingGreen 8-9,13-15 Akron American Conference men's @ Eastern Michigan @ Miami Jim Morrison (of the 60's rock pi learns still had at least one game group The Doors) was the first/.31/ • \ VISIT remaining. Here's a look at the Buffalo 9-7,14-11 Miami 10-6,15-10 ;^i schedule prior lo the start of the Ohio @ Kent State rock star to be arrested men's tournament on Monday. @ Akron Marshall on stage. WWW. Ohio 6-10,9-18 Q Akron 7-9,13-12 Central Michigan 1-15,5-22 @ Buffalo @ Marshall Toledo Kent Stale Buffalo Ball Stale BCNEWS. 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Ball State .431 13.Central Michigan .383 .430 8.GOFF, BSU 13.1 13.CSASZAR, KSU .454 9.Toledo 63.7 4.Miami 14.VANMETRE, EMU .454 «1 Spring Break Panama City $199! 5.Kent State .425 REBOUNDING OFFENSE 9.COLEMAN, EMU 12.9 7 Nights, 6 Free Parlies. Free Cov- lO.Nonhem Illinois 63.0 IO.IANCASTER, MIA 12.8 15.MERRILL, MIA .450 I I.Buffalo 59.2 6.Northern Illinois .423 1.Marshall 42.1 ers & Drinks. 5 Day Spring Break 7,Ohio .414 2,Eastern Michigan 42.1 ll.MANN.BGSU 12.8 Bahamas Cruise S279! Cancun. Ja- 12.Central Michigan 57.8 ASSISTS maica, Nassau $529! Daytona $159! II. .408 3.Bowling Green 41.7 12.MOORE.WMU 12.7 13Akron 55.7 lie iv. 1 i n g Green WWW.Serln8BjepkTravel.cpm 9.Marshall .402 4.Miami 41.0 13.KNAPR EMU 12.7 l.WILLOUGI IBY, KSU 6.85 14.IACKSON, MIAMI 123 2.FORD, EMU 5.96 1 -800-678-6386 SCORING DEFENSE lO.Buffalo .401 S.Ball State 39 11.Toledo .392 6.Kent State 38.3 15.CONN, UA 123 3.JIUAN.WMU 5.63 I.Eastern Michigan 60.3 16.MEUNIER, UB 12.0 4AUSTIN,BGSU 5.52 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 2.Kent State 60.7 12.Ccntrdl Michigan 370 7,Ohio 37.1 .360 8.Western Michigan 36 17.WALKER,UT 11.9 5.GOFF. BSU 4.70 •" SPRING BREAK "" 3,Marshall 61.6 13 Akron Book early and save $$! 9.Northern Illinois 36.4 18.CSAS7AR, KSU 11.9 6.MOTTO, MIA 4.67 4.Tolcdo 62.6 7.KREZECZOWSKI, UA 4.30 World's longest Keg Party - lO.Central Michigan 36.0 19.HOOGENDAM, UT 113 Free beer all week! 5.Nonhcm Illinois 62.9 FIELD GOAL DEFENSE 8.BI .ESSING, UT 3.81 1.Kent State. .370 ll.Toledo 35.6 20.KREZECZOWSK1, UA 11.7 Live band & DJ. Wet T-shirt, 6.Central Michigan 65.6 21.BAGLEYOU 11.5 9.HODGE, MAR 337 Hard Body & Venus Swim wear 7.Bowling Green 66.7 2.Northern Illinois .376 12.Buffalo 34.3 3.Bowling Green 389 13Akron 33.4 22.VANMETRE EMU 113 10.COLUNS, BSU 331 contest. Suites up to 12 people. 8.0hio 67.3 ll.COLEMAN.EMU 3.08 3 pools, huge beachfront hot tub, 4.Eastcrn Michigan .392 23.SCOTT,NIU 11.4 lazy rivet ride, water slide, 9 Akron 68.1 24.SHEPARD-IIALL,MAR 12.KUHL. CMU 2.96 lO.Westem Michigan 69.4 5.Marehall .406 REBOUNDING DEFENSE jet skis, parasail- 11.2 13.RAYMOND, NIU 2.88 Sandpiper-Beacon Beach Resort ll.Miami 71.2 6Akron .414 I.Marshall 33.1 7.Toledo .415 2.Eastern Michigan 34.0 25.KOERBER.WMU 10.9 14.BISHORUT. 2.85 800-488-8828 12.Buffalo 72.6 26.K1LPELA. UB 10.8 15.HORNSBURGER, OHIO. wwwjeridBJcsrbescsn.coiii 13.Ball State 75.1 B.Ball State .418 3.0hio 34.8 9.Miami .424 4.Central Michigan 35.5 27.YOUNGBLOOD, NIU 2.81 10.Buffalo .425 5.Northern Illinois 35.8 10.7 SCORING MARGIN 28.IIONEGGER,BGSU 10.4 FREE THROW PCT (Min. l.Eastem Michigan +14.2 11 .Western Michigan .425 6.Kent State 36.8 Services Offered 12.0cntral Michigan .431 7.Western Michigan 37.6 29.SECREST, NIU 103 2.0 made per game) 2.Kent State +6.8 30AUSTIN.BGSU 9.9 l.ROSTWMU .846 3.Miami +6.5 B.Ohio .436 S.Miami 39.1 Make money taking on-line surveys. 9.Toledo 39.3 MANNING, CMU 9.9 2.SI lEARER, KSU .840 Earn $10 to $125 lor surveys. 4.Bowling Green +6.4 3.WENZEL.BGSU .833 5.Marshall +4.1 3-P0INT SHOOTING lO.Bowiing Green 39.5 Earn $25 to $250 lor locus groups. 1.Eastern Michigan .383 11.Buffalo 39.9 REBOUNDING 4.IACKSON, MIA .832 Visit www.cash4students.com/bowlg 6.Westem Michigan +3.9 l.REITER.BSU 10.4 5.GOI-I; BSU .821 7.Toledo +1.1 2.Northern Illinois .360 12.1!all State 40.9 3.Westem Michigan 360 13Akron 41.1 2.YOUNGB1.00D, NIU 9.7 6.KNABIi-:,MAR .821 8.Nortlieni Illinois +0.1 3.KNABLE. 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