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WHERE HAVE ALL THE BLACK BASEBALL PLAYERS

THE BG NEWS INVESTIGATES

Study: Only 14 blacks, 3.54 percent, play in the Mid-American Conference BASEBALL BREAKDOWN: Fewer black baseball players a disturbing

A^y Jackie Robinson's |ersey number. To trend amongst Americas pastime By Andy Ourial ™" commemorate his legacy and breaking Senior Reporter baseball's color barrier April 15.1947 lor the Brooklyn Dodgers, the No. estem Michigan outfielder Jamie Simpson 42 jersey is retired throughout Major knows what it feels like to be alone on a JUSTIN 0NSL0W team. League Baseball and Minor League Wi Baseball It's the only jersey number to SPORTSCOLUMNIS* The Broncos' left fielder appeared in the bat- ter's box during the first inning of an April 21 be retired throughout MLB game against the University. Simpson eventually J 7 The percentage of blacks in MLB dur- Major League Baseball celebrates an iconic American grounded out to end the inning, stranding team- ™ * incj the 1975 season, the highest ever. figure April 15. mate Grant Simotes on first base. Each year, baseball honors Jackie Robinson. Not But Simpson was noticeable in another way 1A The number of black baseball players only did Robinson compile a Hall-of-Fame career in during his at-bat B~ in the Mid-American Conference. 10 marvelous seasons, but he also broke baseball's "It does suck being the only black player," color barrier, progressed race relations in professional Simpson said. 11 7 The amount of scholarships the baseball and effectively "led off" the effort for equal Simpson is one of 14 black baseball players PHOTOS BY ANDREA FEW I THE BG NEWS ■ ■•' University baseball team is allowed to rights for blacks and minorities in the United States. on the active 2010 Mid-American Conference FALCONS: Of the 30 players of the Falcon's baseball team give to student-athletes. Robinson paved the way for black athletes to play roster, according to a BG News investigation. there are no African American players. the game that, at the time, was America's favorite Blacks make up 3.54 percent of the 395 colle- Q C The percentage of blacks appearing on organized sport giate players in the MAC. A USA Today study concluded blacks comprise ' • ** 2010 Opening Day rosters in the MLB When he broke the color barrier in 1947, it was a "It does bother me... you get used to it after a 9.5 percent of 2010 Opening Day Major League Blacks constitute about 82 percent of monumental and joyous feat for the black commu- while because there are not too many of them," Baseball rosters. National Basketball Association players nity. After all, it was America's pastime. After years of Simpson, the lone black player on WMU's ros- The number of blacks playing baseball has con- and 66 percent of National Football being underrepresented and discriminated, blacks ter, said. siderably decreased throughout the years, drop- League players following the 2008 finally had their shot at stepping into the spotlight to Player diversity in baseball is an issue span- ping from 102 percent in 2009 and peaking at 27 play the game as equals ning from Little League to higher, more com- percent in 1975, according to a Gallup Poll and According to Gallup Polls conducted between 1951 petitive levels. Sports Illustrated. £. The percentage of blacks playing base- and 1954, 52 percent of blacks admitted to actively " ball in the National Collegiate Athletic The University is one of four baseball teams in If the amount of blacks playing baseball is to following Major League BasebalL the MAC without a black player on its roster. Ohio increase, it has to start with young people playing Association in 2003, the most recent Fifty years later, Gallup Polls have shown a disturb- University and the University of Akron have three the game, said Ed Scrutchins, Toledo City Athletic survey conducted. The same study ing trend. black players on their teams, the most among League commissioner for Toledo Public Schools. concluded blacks make up 25 percent In 2002, only 5 percent of blacks considered base- MAC teams. "We dont have that many African Americans of all athletes in a collegiate sport. ball their favorite sport, giving way to overwhelming Next year a black player will play for the participating in baseball," Scrutchins said "You A The number of teams in the MAC. popularity for basketball and football. The incredible decrease in popularity of baseball University. Brandon Howard, a top-ranked high find very few Afro-Americans playing baseball. ™ including the University, without a school infielder him the Cincinnati area, has com- They just dont play it." black player on the 2010 active roster among the black community is troubling for several mitted to the University. Blacks are quickly disappearing from baseball reasons. Fewer blacks are watching baseball — but But Howard is a minority in another regard. diamonds, batting cages and dugouts. 5C4 The percentage of black players in the more disturbingly — fewer black athletes are playing Coach Danny Schmitz said he's only coached But why is there a lack of participation of blacks . DH MAC. baseball than ever before "six to eight" black players in his 20-year tenure in baseball? As a fan of the sport, I grew up admiring the likes of Local area experts attribute the absence of 3T1 The percentage of black playets in the Ken Griffey Jr., Gary Sheffield and Bany Bonds. Recent at the University. • •* I Horizon League, a comparable confer- Even the major leagues have fewer blacks par- blacks in baseball to four reasons: lack of youth steroid scandals aside, all three of those players were ence to the MAC ticipating in baseball compared to past decades. participation up to high school, more opportuni- among the most talented and popular players in the Two weeks ago, Major league Baseball celebrat- ties or scholarships available in other collegiate The number of black players commit- game They were as fun to watch as anyone on the ed the 63rd anniversary of Jackie Robinson break- athletics, history negatively impacting the sport 1 ted to the University next year diamond. During long summers filled with whiffle ing baseball's color barrier and helping progress and a little-to no interest in the game ball home run derby, I'd often step out of my comfort race relations I The number of black players, out of 30 News outlets released research about race See BASEBALL | Page 7 roster spots, on the University's 2010 See COLUMN | Page 2 and baseball to coincide with the historic date. baseball roster.

CITY FORUM SPORTS PEOPLE ON THE STREET Cosby coming to Toledo Vegetarians are a diverse group The battle of the birds Who is your favorite comedian? Comedian Bill Cosby is coming to Columnist Hannah Bealer writes about the myths The Falcon baseball team will be host- STEVE SUTHERLAND ing the Miami RedHawks this weekend perform at the Stranahan Theatre in surrounding vegetarians and vegetarianism, say- Junior. Film ing the stereotypes come mostly from people who for a three-game series of bird on bird Toledo Sunday. Tickets ranging from "George Carlin. madness | Pagt 6 $40 to $60 are still available | Pagt J haven't gotten to know any vegetarians | Page 4 Rest in peace* | Pag* 4 k VISIT BGVIEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS. UPDATES. MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 Friday. April 50.2010 FROM THE FRONT PAGE WWW.BGVIEWS.COM

on Monday night an unknown CORRECTION BLOTTER person took a gazing ball, valued at $45. from her yard within 900 block POLICY of N. Summit St The ball was later WED., APRIL 28 found broken on Frazee Street We want to correct all factu- J04A.M. 7:01 P.M. Joshua Eatl Gopp. 19, ol Perrysburg. al errors. If you think an error Complainant reported that she was arrested for underage under the was being harassed and followed has been made, call The BG influence after being found lying by an individual who believes the intoxicated in a driveway within the News at 419-372-6966. complainant is interested in her 1000 block of E. Wooster St. boyfriend. 3:26 A.M. 9:26 P.M. Complainant reported that people Individual was warned for disorderly were near her shed within 100 E conduct/loud music within 900 Merry Ave. police found no one BGSU Dining's NEW environmentally safe block of Klotz Rd. around and no footprints. 5:58 A.M. THU. APRIL 29 Individual was warned for criminal trespass after being found searching a 12:14 A.M. dumpster behind Goodwill. Jahmil A. Rippy. 22. of Bedford Heights, Ohio and Amber E. 4:05 P.M. Polycarbonate Sanders. 23. of Chagrin Falls. Ohio Leonard Fulton III. 50; Nathan A were arrested for possession of mar- Gorham. 24; and Willam Z. Mcnemar, ijuana within 800 block of 3rd Rd. 21. al of Bowling Green, were arrested for criminal trespass after dropping off 2:36 A.M. grass clippings at the public works. Keith L. Johnson, 22. of St. Elmore, Ohio was cited for disorderly 4:49 P.M. conduct/public urination near the Complainant advised that sometime Wood County Public Library.

Bottle storied past, baseball has over- come its own struggles and COLUMN remains a popular game in Polycarbonate bottles are: From Page I America. It's still considered zone and switch sides of the plate America's "National Pastime." to imitate Griffey, one of my favor- With the systematic decline of Environmental Friendly ite center fielders of all time. black athletes choosing to play In my coverage of the University baseball, there arc even fewer Recyclable /~\ n baseball team this season, I have reasons for black youth to get noticed the same trend in Mid- into the game. American Conference. In 1975. 27 percent of Major Lightweight ©0ll|7 Fewer black athletes are choos- Leaguers were black, and any child ing to play baseball now than at turning on a television would get Long-lasting any time in the sport's storied to see "I lammerin' I lank Aaron" or history, and although some may "Mr. October." Reggie lackson hit and Meal Plan Friendly! argue this problem is being blown lowering home runs and establish out of proportion, I disagree. a legacy worthy of imitation Granted, choosing to play a The lack of black major leagu- respective sport is a matter of per- ers is a major problem, and the sonal preference, but there are rea- trickle-down effect has never been sons that choice may no longer be more apparent. Baseball is a sport ^-T*^ in the hands of black youth. l.ook that has benefited from racial and S®Sg no further than MLB's implemen- cultural diversity for decades. In a * "When you purchase one of our tation of the RBI (Reviving Baseball time in which sports have become P'VOJM^ polycarbonate bottles, you'll receive in Inner Cities) and Junior RBI pro- more publicized than ever, the Jt -A JS a frequency card for 5 FREE REFILLS! grams, which aim to, among other opportunity to present that diver- things, "promote greater inclusion sity to America's youth has never of minorities into the mainstream been bigger. of the game." Baseball cannot thrive without • • Baseball is an expensive sport, cultural diversity, and the declin- and many inner-city communi- ing popularity of the game proves www.dineoncampus.com/bgsu ties simply do not have the capa- this It is our responsibility to raise bilities to provide opportunities awareness of the problem and take for many black youths to play steps to ensure Jackie Robinson's baseball at a young age. Many legacy does not fade away. of those children shoot jumpers Next year, the University will be Help Make on basketball courts or toss foot- the home to Brandon Howard, a balls on vacant lawns; sports less top-ranked black middle infielder expensive to establish and play from Cincinnati. Although this compared to baseball. might not seem like a big deal, I believe the problems Ixjgin given the state of baseball today, it with the lack of opportunities for kind of is. And it could be a big deal THE BG NEWS blacks, but no one jumps straight to future black athletes that visit from grade school to the MLB. the University with the intention Your Newspaper Because of Title IX, colleges of one day playing baseball at the with state funding are required collegiate level Kvery coach will to provide an equal amount of tell you his or her goal is to put the Share your insight, creativity, ideas and opinions with the campus community scholarships to both males and most talented group of players on females. In recent years, the the field, and black players can I* number of baseball scholarships as talented as any. on the college level has plum- What we as a society must do The BG News is now accepting applications meted, providing fewer financial- is recognize the decreasing num- ly-assisted education opportuni- ber of black baseball players as a ties to baseball players. problem, and do something about it. for Summer & Fall 2010 Staffs Consequently, more black ath- American ideals are centercdamund letes stray away from baseball inclusion and diversity. If baseball and turn to basketball and foot- Duly is America's pastime, we have ball — two sports providing more to recognize that baseball wi nikl not Reporters Copy Editors scholarship opportunities and a be the great sport it is today without better chance at moving on to the diveisity and success of the ath- Staff Editors Web Staff the next level. letes playing the game. I don't think this was what lackie Robinson once said, "A Opinion Columnists Videographers Jackie Robinson had in mind for life is not important except in the his posterity. impact it has on other lives." Photographers On-Line Media Baseball is a game steeped in So often we forget how much tradition and grandeur. Although impact we can have on those Graphic Designers Assistants several events tainted the game's around us

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Cosby comes to Toledo with wholesome family performance By Jess James Bill Cosby Reporter Long time comedian comes to Toledo From Little Bill and Jell-O to the Cosby Show, funny man Bill Cosby to perform at the will be performing at the Stranahan Stranahan Theater Theater in Toledo Sunday. With a * history spanning more than five decades, Cosby has been making 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets will fans laugh without the use of pro- be between S39.50 and S59.50 fanity or lewd jokes. depending on seat location. His career began in the 1960s Though Cosby may appeal when he began doing stand-up at to an older generation, student different venues across the country, fans like Ricky Maynard said according to his website. This led having a big figure come to Ohio to a string of best-selling comedy is a great honor. albums and a role on TV's "I Spy" "Cosby is a prestigious celebrity making him the first black man to who has been around for a long co-star in a dramatic series. time," Maynard said. "It's awesome But his most successful project, he's coming to Toledo and the com- "The Cosby Show," launched the munity should be excited." comedian to stardom and made Cosby's stop in Toledo is part Bill Cosby a household name. of his Midwest tour, and he will Show attendees will be able to sit be making more stops at several back and enjoy a wholesome per- locations across the country, lohn formance without having to worry Nittolo has been Cosby's promot- about adult humor or inappropri- ing adviser for 10 years and said ate language. every show has a different routine "His performances stress on but produces a lot of laughs. the importance of family and life "He |Cosby| cares about every lessons," said Kim Harjo, Cosby's single show and every audience," assistant publicist. "Bill likes to talk Nittolo said. "Cosby is great because to families and connect to people he tries to make a bond with the of all ages. He makes you feel like city and the crowd. Everything he you're sitting in a living room hav- does is all improv so you can tell ing conversation with a friend." he's a real genuine person with a Performances Sunday will be at good heart."

Woodland Mall no longer forclosed, hopes to fill spaces and bring more customers PREPARING ByZachGas* the mall's website, it currently has 26 Reporte* businesses, 14 retail and vacant spac- SUMMERTIME es, which includes the East Anchor, The Woodland Mall has been pur- which was formerly Steve & Barry's. chased and is no longer foreclosed. Barton hopes to fill most of The mall, which went into fore- those spaces and have a 90-per- SEEDBEDS closure last July, was purchased cent occupancy rate within the by Woodland NY Realty I.I.C for next 18 months. Photos by Christina McGinnis | Multimedia Editor an undisclosed figure last March There have also been improve- according to Woodland Mall's ments in event planning at the mall, TOP: Senior Knsia Elvey helps build raised flower beds for the Bowling Green publicist, lohn Rankins. Rankins said. These events are aimed Community Gardens with community member Doug Danipace It is a student-run Rankins said that the mall is active- to entertain people of all age, and organization that encourages students and community members to help them plant ly seeking new tenants. Nothing has they will give the mall more exposure and harvest their gardens. The produce is available to all and for more information been finalized, but work is being as well as benefit the community as a contact knstaelvey@gmailcom. done on improving the mall. whole, he said. "It is too early to make any The mall held the Foodways INSET: Senior Jamie Kundtz straightens a cement block thursday afternoon while announcements," Rankins said. Expo, which featured Mario Rizzotti helping Bowling Green Community Gardens set up raised flower beds. "Deals have not yet been finalized." from the Food Network's "Iron Chef Michelle Barton, field coordinator America," on April 17. And there will RIGHT: Sophomore Nichole Mitchell reinforces the raised flower beds. The Bowling at the Woodland Mall, is optimistic be more events coming up in the next Green Community Gardens will be planting various vegetables Sunday. for the mall's future. According to couple of weeks, Rankin said.

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Bottle storied past, baseball has over- COLUMN come its own struggles and remains a popular game in From Page 1 Polycarbonate bottles are: America. It's still considered zone and switch sides of the plate America's "National Pastime" to imitate Griffey, one of my favor- With the systematic decline of Environmental Friendly ite center fielders of all time. black athletes choosing to play In my coverage of the University baseball, there are even fewer Recyclable /-\ n ■ baseball team this season. I haw reasons for black youth to get noticed the same trend in Mid- into the game. American Conference. In 1975, 27 percent of Major Lightweight ©00^7 S!99!* Fewer black athletes are choos- leaguers were black, and any child ing to play baseball now than at turning on a television would get Long-lasting any time in the sport's storied tosee"Hammerin'llankAaron"or liistory, and although some may "Mr. October," Reggie Jackson hit and Meal Plan Friendly! argue this problem is being blown towering home mns and establish out of proportion, I disagree. a legacy worthy of imitation Granted, choosing to play a The lack of black major leagu- respective sport is a matter of per- ers is a major problem, and the sonal preference, but there are rea- trickle-down effect has never been sons that choice may no longer be more apparent. Baseball is a sport in the hands of black youth. look that has benefited from racial and no further than MLB's implemen- cultural diversity for decades. In a ~ltj lYf * ^(^* "When you purchase one of our 8189 tation of the RBI (Reviving Baseball time in which sports have become 4P£\f$Wl& polycarbonate bottles, you'll receive in Inner Cities) and lunior RBI pro- more publicized than ever, the a frequency card for 5 FREE REFILLS! grams, which aim to, among other opportunity to present that diver- things, "promote greater inclusion sity to America's youth has never of minorities into the mainstream been bigger. of the game." Baseball cannot thrive without Baseball is an expensive sport, cultural diversity, and the declin- and many inner-city communi- ing popularity of the game proves www.dineoncampus.com/bgsu ties simply do not have the capa- this. It is our responsibility to raise bilities to provide opportunities awareness of the problem and take for many black youths to play steps to ensure Jackie Robinson's baseball at a young age. Many legacy does not fade away. of those children shoot jumpers Next year, the University will be Help Make on basketball courts or toss foot- the home to Brandon Howard, a balls on vacant lawns; sports less top-ranked black middle infielder expensive to establish and play from Cincinnati. Although this compared to baseball. might not seem like a big deal, 1 believe the problems begin given the state of baseball today, it with the lack of opportunities for kind of is. And it could be a big deal THE BG NEWS blacks, but no one jumps straight to future black athletes that visit from grade school to the Ml R. the University with the intention Your Newspaper Because of Title IX, colleges of one day playing baseball at the with state funding are required collegiate levei. Every coach will to provide an equal amount of tell you his or her goal is to put the Share your insight, creativity, ideas and opinions with the campus community scholarships to both males and most talented group of players on females. In recent years, the the field, and black players can be number of baseball scholarships as talented as any. on the college level has plum- What we as a society must do The BG News is now accepting applications meted, providing fewer financial- is recognize the decreasing num- ly-assisted education opportuni- ber of black baseball players as a ties to baseball players. problem, and do something about it. for Summer & Fall 2010 Staffs Consequently, more black ath- American ideals are centered around letes stray away from baseball inclusion and diversity. If baseball and turn to basketball and foot- truly Ls America's pastime, we have ball — two sports providing more to recognize that baseball would not • Reporters • Copy Editors scholarship opportunities and a be the great sport it is today without better chance at moving on to the diversity and success of the ath- • Staff Editors • Web Staff the next level. letes playing the game I don't think this was what lackie Robinson once said, "A • Opinion Columnists • Videographers lackie Robinson had in mind for life is not important except in the his posterity. impact it has on oilier lives." • Photographers • On-Line Media Baseball is a game steeped in So often we forget how much tradition and grandeur. Although impact we can have on those • Graphic Designers Assistants several events tainted the game's around us.

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Cosby comes to Toledo with wholesome family performance By J.ss James Bill Cosby Reporter Long time comedian comes to Toledo From Little Bill and lell-O to the Cosby Show, funny man Bill Cosby to perform at the will be performingat the Stranahan Stranahan Theater Theater in Toledo Sunday. With a * history spanning more than five decades, Cosby has been making 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets will fans laugh without the use of pro- be between $39.50 and $59.50 fanity or lewd jokes. depending on seat location. His career began In the 1960s Though Cosby may appeal when he began doing stand-up at to an older generation, student different venues across the country, fans like Ricky Maynard said according to his website. This led having a big figure come to Ohio to a string of best-selling comedy is a great honor. albums and a role on TV's "I Spy" "Cosby is a prestigious celebrity making him the first black man to who has been around for a long co-star in a dramatic series. time," Maynard said. "It's awesome But his most successful project. he's coming to Toledo and the com- "The Cosby Show," launched the munity should be excited." comedian to stardom and made Cosby's stop in Toledo is part Bill Cosby a household name. of his Midwest tour, and he will Show attendees will be able to sit be making more stops at several back and enjoy a wholesome per- locations across the country, lohn formance without having to worry Nittolo has been Cosby's promot- about adult humor or inappropri- ing adviser for 10 years and said ate language. every show has a different routine "His performances stress on hut produces a lot of laughs. the importance of family and life "He |Cosby| cares about every lessons," said Kim Harjo, Cosby's single show and every audience," assistant publicist. "Bill likes to talk Nittolo said. "Cosby isgreat because to families and connect to people he tries to make a bond with the of all ages. He makes you feel like city and the crowd. Everything he you're sitting in a living room hav- does is all improv so you can tell ing conversation with a friend." he's a real genuine person with a Performances Sunday will be at good heart."

Woodland Mall no longer forclosed, hopes to fill spaces and bring more customers PREPARING By Zech Gue the mall's website, it currently has 26 Reporter businesses, 14 retail and vacant spac- SUMMERTIME es, which includes the East Anchor, The Woodland Midi has been pur- which was formerly Steve & Barry's. chased and is no longer foreclosed. Barton hopes to fill most of The mall, which went into fore- those spaces and have a 90-per- SEEDBEDS closure last luly, was purchased cent occupancy rate within the by Woodland NY Realty 1-I.C for next 18 months. Photos by Christina McGmnis | Multimedia Editor an undisclosed figure last March There have also been improve- according to Woodland Mall's ments in event planning at the mall, TOP; Senior Krisia Ervey helps build raised flower beds for the Bowling Green publicist, lohn Rankins. Rankins said. These events are aimed Community Gardens with community member Doug Dampace. It is a student-run Rankins said that the mall is active- to entertain people of all age, and organization that encourages students and community members to help them plant ly seeking new tenants. Nothing has they will give the mall more exposure and harvest their gardens The produce is available to all and for more information been finalised, but work is being as well as benefit the community as a contact kf ista.elvey@gmail com done on improving the mall. whole, he said. "It is too early to make any The mall held the Foodways INSET: Senior Jamie Kundtz straightens a cement block Thursday afternoon while announcements," Rankins said. Expo, which featured Mario Rizzotti helping Bowling Green Community Gardens set up raised flower beds. "Deals have not yet been finalized." from the Food Network's "Iron Chef Michelle Barton, field coordinator America," on April 17. And there will RIGHT: Sophomore Nichole Mitchell reinforces the raised flower beds. The Bowling at the Woodland Mall, is optimistic be more events coming up in the next Green Community Gardens will be planting various vegetables Sunday. for the mall's future. According to couple of weeks, Rankin said.

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There is more to vegetarians Students still protest, some, blogging and Internet tions online and even join campaigns are legitimate Facebook groups, they can there are just new ways forms of protest that can reach a lot more people than I'm responding to the article really get things done. In her they can by holding up a than the stereotypes suggest about protesting on campus. talk a few weeks ago, femi- sign in front of the Union While I'm sure picket lines nist lessica Valenti described (although those protests are "Everyone in the world isn't going to become and marches have declined how her blog Feministing. also important). There is since the 60s, 1 don't think it com helps organize femi- more than one way to get the a vegetarian, so why not attempt to provide is all because our generation nists and brings important job done, but the goal is still doesn't care about the world. issues to the attention of the the same. ■ m ANNAH BEALER Our generation has some- World Wide Web. i COLUMNIST those who don't with good meat from thing they didn't have in the If enough people send e- healthy animals?" 60s: the Internet. iii,MN to their political rep- ■By Sarah Worman, senior, As silly as it sounds to resentatives and sign peti- English. I first became a vegetarian in lust like some people prefer their the vegetarian community. I also the winter of 2006. I honestly vegetables and fruit to be grown applaud restaurantslikeChipotle didn't have a particular reason without pesticides, some of us that claim to use meat from ani- Other than that I was looking to don't want to be eating steroids mals raised in a humane envi- make a change that would bet- and other growth hormones ani- ronment. Everyone in the world Laziness of today's generation ter myself and the environment. mals are subjected to. This can isn't going to become a vegetari- Since then. I've been answering also tie in to the conditions the an, so why not attempt to provide the classic questions every veg- animals are kept in. A sickly ani- those who don't with good meat etarian is familiar with: "Why mal turns into bad meat. from healthy animals? might be due to lack of service did you do it?" and "Can I eat Myth *2: Vegetarians hate Myth »3: Vegetarians are meat around you?" everything about meat and grossed out by meat eaters. I've also encountered sev- slaughterhouses. I've run into people who are Asian tour. But taking a stand looked more like guerilla follow- eral "vegetarian myths." I am Personally, lean appreciatethe hesitant about eating meat then was not limited to students ers of Che Gueverra than mem- going to attempt to clear up methods kosher slaughterhouses in front of me because they here at home, for even in the bers of the U.S. military. We were those misunderstandings. Of use. Under kosher law, animals think I'll be disgusted. Not military the idea of free speech constructing a major communi- course, no vegetarian is alike are slaughtered usingatechnique true. If I couldn't watch people was very evident. cation station, the last link in the so keep in mind that this is that apparently reduces the pain eat meat. I'd definitely be sit- The last year I was in the ser- worldwide network. The work simply my opinion. and they must be slaughtered by ting alone during my meals. vice, my unit was constructing was challenging in that it had to Myth #1: All vegetarians only a licensed professional called a Generally speaking, vegetar- a base on a hunk of sand in the be done according to code and do it for the animals. shochet. While kosher slaughter- ians respect the eating habits After reading the BG News story middle of the Indian Ocean. We not with the "wham, bam, thank Absolutely not. There are plen- houses are sometimes called out of others and aren't going to about the absence of demon- were the first battalion to land you ma'am" methods used in ty of vegetarians (and I include on their inability to follow kosher freak out if you order a steak. strations, I thought about the on this last piece of the British Southeast Asia. myself in this category) who do dietary laws, their attempts to Myth #4: Vegetarians are self- lack of student empathy at the Empire that had previously been To say we were remote based not eat meat for other reasons. decrease the cruelty and terrible University, about how the '60s a cocoa nut plantation and home was an understatement. It was Many animals are ■pumped up living conditions of slaughter- See BEALER s5 and protest are synonymous in to a people who lived a life of no a 10 to 12 hour ride on a C-130 to withsteroids to makethem fatter. houses does not go unnoticed in meaning. stress in a tropical paradise. civilization. Two flights a week I missed out on that, being Leave it to Uncle Sam to screw a member of Uncle Sam's up paradise by sending a bunch See SAWDERS | Page 5 Traveling Circus on a 37 -month of bearded Seabee misfits who Issue 1 would strengthen Ohio economy through innovation Enjoy summer vacation, don't

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BEALER SAUNDERS WARRICK From Page 4 From Page 4 From Page 4 righteous and will lecture meat kept us connected to the world. should be in the best shape "Spend a day downtown wherever you fun you can now. let yourself caters about their choices. Our maUand other things came you'll be in ail year. recharge and relax. While some vegetarians in on these flights. Late in our The best thing about sum- live. In Chicago, visit the Navy Pier or walk Unless, of course, you go to might do this, we're not all like deployment, our connection to mer is the freedom from Cedar Point, in which case I that. See Myth #3.' We're good the worid was lost. The war had homework. We don't have to around. If you're in Detroit, catch a Tigers seriously doubt you'll get any about respecting the choices stepped up and the 130s were worry about tests, quizzes or relaxing feelings. of others and often won't even busy supporting our brothers projects. For a time there is game or visit Greenfield Village. Even talk about vegetarianism unless up in jungle land with the first not an essay or speech in directly asked. casualty being our mail. sight. That leaves us with a Cleveland has some fun spots to visit." Respond to Bryan at Myth 05: Vegetarians are In these days of instanta- lot more time on our hands thenews9bgnews.com health freaks. neous communication around than we are used to. Make I cannot count the number the world, a letter seems trivial, the most of this and have go to. You could take a group less supply of ideas you can of times my friends have asked but back in snail mail's hey- some real fun. of friends to Cedar Point for try. Not only are trips like me: "So, did you eat lots of day a letter was a connection Spend a day down- a weekend, head out of state this good for relaxation, they DID YOU KNOW grass today?" While I try to eat to the world of normalcy. After town wherever you live. In or maybe visit a famous are great for connecting with as healthy as possible, 1 won't six weeks with no mail, morale Chicago, visit the Navy Pier landmark you always want- friends or loved ones. They deny my love for fries and pret- in the battalion was lower than or walk around. If you're in ed to see. bring people together and ty much anything that comes GM'sstockprice.Awarbetween Detroit, catch a Tigers game Be creative and don't get that is just as important as from a potato. India and Pakistan broke out or visit Greenfield Village. too lazy about the planning the trip itself. There'aTe Myth #6: Vegetarians throw red and had an immediate Impact Even Cleveland has some fun for your trip. Ideas like a Working is good and it paint on fur coats/Vegetarians on us. as the Indian Air Porce spots to visit. baseball road trip can be fun is great to make your own ^293 ways = are all spawns of PITA. sank a supply ship bound for Take your significant other and different from the nor- money while going to school, You've all heard this one before. our sand speck. The Indians on a date and spend some mal summer life. A baseball don't forget to have some fun ir frHnaire — Unfortunately, some of the cra- did not have a grudge against real time with each other. road trip is simply a road and relaxation too. It helps zier vegetarians will throw red us, but they did not appreciate Summer is great to help trip to different major cities you recharge, lets you unwind ehange^for paint (symbolizing blood) on the load of arms and ammu- build a relationship and get across the nation, catching and brings you closer to your animal products such as fur coats nition destined for their arch to know each other better. a baseball game at each city friends and family. t or do other destructive thingslike enemy, Pakistan, One of the best ideas for you stop. You could do for a So enjoy the summer and a dollar? harm the people wearing them, Our meals took a dive as we fun during the summer break week or two and work would don't forget to enjoy your- lust because someone is a veg- ate dehydrated meat, pow- is a road trip. Schedule it not even be in the back of self. There is plenty of time etarian doesn't mean they're dered eggs and Kool-Aid three around work if you can; there your mind. to work over the summer in going to attack you for wearing times a day. The thought of a are countless destinations to This is just one of a limit- the future, so have whatever leather shoes. We're not all asso- flight from the world became ciated with PITA, either. PETA a topic of hope throughout the is infamous for their craziness. battalion. I lope became reality While PETA does do a number and all of us iooked forward to of good things like expose inhu- two things — fresh milk and mane slaughterhouses, t hey don't mail from home. Then the necessarily have a good reputa- truth came out — milk, but no tion. Don't make the mistake of mail on the plane. The night assuming every vegetarian is a the story came out, our liaison follower of PITA. officer, a butter bar in Bangkok Myth #7: Going on a vegetarian living the good life, decided diet will help you lose weight. some Commander's rattan fur- This is a terrible delusion. niture for his hooch was more Gutting meat out of your diet important than our mail. Need doesn't mean you will lose The proverbial stuff hit the weight. Vegetarians don't live fan and like lightning, word off of carrot sticks and apples. spread through the battalion, Cheese pizza, fries, mozzaieUa no mail, no work. The next sticks and plenty of other greasy morning after chow, everyone and delicious fattening things went to their company area, arc vegetarian. Vegetarians can but did not get on the trucks easily be unhealthy or over- to go out to the worksites. Our weight. Personally, following a officers and NCOs talked to us Money? vegetarian diet has kept me feel- about the mail problem, but ing healthy and strong. Others, we did not move as most of us however, might find their body were short-timers. Finally, the growing weaker or unhealthier. Battalion (iO came to our area, Vegetarianism isn't necessarily apologized, told us he under- for everyone, and it certainly isn't stood why we were upset and a miracle diet. promised us the person respon- There you have it! A handful sible would soon be joining us of fallacies I've come across dur- in paradise. ing my time as a vegetarian. As So when I think of lhe lack of I mentioned earlier, all vegetar- student empathy, maybe being ians are different. We don't all on a Godforsaken sand speck at hold the same beliefs and values, the edge of Earth would shake so talk to your vegetarian friends students out of their apathy. But about their own experiences and this generation does not have you'll probably realize just how to do anything they don't want diverse we are. too, and that says volumes.

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By Ryan Satkowiak best baseball since enduring one of the scoring 14 limes, contributing 11 cxlra al a healthy .324, and their team camed- Much like Brennan Smith, Miami stall worst games in program history a :12-II) hasc hits and driving in 24 runs. run average is at 6.19. ace Tyler Melling has stniggled at times loss to Ball St. on April III. Since that He lias also stolen a team high of Miami is also coming off of a success- this year. \v tin' season heads into the home game the Falcons are 11-1. 21 bases ful weekend, having swept Akron, topped 1 le has a fi.93 eanied-run average in stretch, tin' MI. baseball team will lit is most recent win came in a strong In last weekends series against Ohio, off by a 16-5 win on Sunday. ten starts this year, while allowing oppos- look to continue their strong play as showing at Cleveland St Wednesday. the Falcons had each slarler contribute a ()n the season, the Redhawks are 20-20 ing bailers to hit .331 against him. the) head into another Mid-American In an 8-2 win, T.J. lilanmn hil his lentb solid start and pick up a win. overall, with a 7-8 mark in MAC play. Mac Ihoreson, who started last i onference series. home run of the season, and Andrew Brennan Smith set the tone, giving up Miami is led offensively by Adam luiton, Sunday's game against Akron, has been I his weekend they return home to knns added four Mils three runs-Mine earned—in (i.l innings who holds the team lead in almost every their best pitcher this season, sporting i>l.i\ the Miami Redhawks, The Falcons also received three shut- on Friday. offensive category. a 3.77 earned-run average in seven I In- Falcons take a nine name win- out innings from Cody Apthorpe. Michael Frank followed thai up by In addition to leading the team with a starts, while hold opposing hitters to a ning streak into today's game, rhej In addition to Blanton. the Falcons giving up two runs in seven innings .363 average, nine homers, 42 RBIs and .266 average. have also won sewn consecutive M V will also look for |on lierti lo keep up his Saturday, while Kevin Usury picked up six triples, he also leads the team with 20 Friday's game at Steller Field is sched- games to get hack atop tlic eastern recent play. his fourth straight win, sixth overall, with steals and 107 total bases. uled to begin at 3 p.m. Saturday and division standings. List week's MAC player of the week. seven strong innings on Sunday. As a team they hit .293. with 40 Sunday both have a scheduled start I he Falcons have been playing their lierti leads the team with a A12 avenge, File Falcons' team batting average sits home runs. time of I p.m. Softball set to battle Track team splitting squad Akron and Ohio for two seperate meets By Brad Frank good competition and a large Reporter number of teams," said coach By Brett Wane Paige Cami Wells. "We will have Berger an opportunity to compete Is tied fot most l'he BG track and field team is against solid competition in ihe Bowling Green Falcons are splitting between two meets all areas and best prepare our- home tuns in a entering the most important this weekend. selves for the MAC meet in a weekend ol then season. season with 11 Some of.the team is fin- couple weeks." The) lace two Mid-American ishing up competition today The Falcons are looking to (onference foes and are battling a at the 26th annual Toledo use these two meets to ele- to get into tin' MAC tourney at played well in conference racking Invitational, while the rest of vate their performances to the completion ol the regulai up a 9-5 record, and sitting fourth the team will be competing in put themselves into position season. BG will plav a double- in the league. Columbus at the 25th annu- to have a strong showing at header against wontoda) and I he Bobcats win with solid al Jesse Owens Track Classic the MAC Championships in then play games against Ohio pitching and have a 2.14 I-RA in today and Saturday. two weeks. Salurdav and Sunday their II conference games, All throwers are compet- "I feel that the athletes com- Ihe Falcons enter the week I hcv are led by Melissa ing at the Toledo Invitational, peting, in both meets will see end tied for the seventh s|«n in Bonnet who is the defending while Kristin Boettcher will the competition they need to the MAC standings with Western MAI last Pitcher of the Week, battle in the hammer throw in see and have the opportunity Michigan at 6-8, and ui-22 over- after going 3-0 with three both meets. to accomplish what needs to all. Akron stands in the ninth spot complete games last weekend, BG had to schedule two be accomplished heading into al 5-9 just one game behind 111 ■ lionner is 7-1 against MAC meets this weekend because the MAC meet." Wells said. and WMU, meaning the double opponents with a 1.35 KRA. the meet in Columbus had She feels Ihe team will need header on I ridav is very Impor- Ihe Falcons come into the qualifying standards in order a well-rounded effort in order tant for the Falcons. weekend on a seven-game los- to enter. Not all BG athletes to have the type of finish it I he Zips are not a powii hil ing sneak and have struggled met the standards, and so that is aiming for. The key for the ting team, as they rank neat the in score runs in their losses. In the entire team could com- team is to get the best effort bottom ol the league in home 22 losses, the Falcons average pete this weekend, the Toledo possible from every athlete. runs and slugging percentage. a little over two runs a game, Invitational was scheduled. Wells said the learn is a However, the) have a speed) while in II) wins they average The Falcons will see half of bit more rested than in past offense and are second in the live runs a game. the Mid-American Conference meets, and right now she feels \i \( with 84 stolen bases. Alex Freshman Paige Berger is teams between the two meets the biggest strength of the I cites leads the way for Akron tied for the most home runs this weekend. In addition to the team is its health. And with vvitli a .370 hatting average, hit in a season by a freshman host Toledo, Central Michigan numerous season-bests and ,446 on-base percentage and with 11, and will have to play is competing at the Toledo personal records being broken 13 stolen bases. well for the Falcons. She has Invitational. In Columbus, so far this season, the team is 1MI leads the overall series with struggled at the plate the last the Falcons will face Eastern hoping the combination will Akron at 42-21 -1, and also agaii ist four games going 2-10. Michigan, Buffalo. Akron, and translate into a solid finish at the Ohio Bobcats at 51-37. last Following this weekend's Kent State. the MAC Championships. season, the Falcons split games action, lid will travel to Buffalo Scoring in both meets will be The Toledo Invitational with both teams. for a douhleheader May 7, and quite a challenge as each meet resumes at 11 a.m. today, while Ohio comes into the week- ki'iil \lav (I and 9 to close out the ANOBEAFfHl THffjGWWS will feature over 20 teams. competition at the lesse Owens end al just 14-27 overall, hut has regular season. SPLITTING UP: The BG track team will split into two squads lor this weekend. "Both meets will feature meet begins today at 2 p.m.

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upkeep of the field, makes the of mind. Baseball markets itself Solutions cost astronomical for those living "You find very few BASEBALL united opportunities as "The National Pastime," and Then arc entities trying to solve From Page 1 in poor areas. a hulk of baseball's pastime Ihe problem. • Ttansportation: Up to 30 per- The University allots 11.7 full aca- occurred when blacks weren't Afro-Americans MIB instituted its Reviving cent of blacks in the United States demic scholarships to its baseball allowed in the sport. playing baseball. They Baseball in Inner (lilies initiative, Lack of youth participation don't have access to transpona- snident-athletes. "We think about how baseball promoting baseball in more than tion, making it hard for them to Because of 1972's Title IX, the gets represented as the good of 200deprived areas, such as Detroit. Its been more ilian live years since travel to parks and play. amount of scholarships, or oppor- days. Well those good of days were just don't play it." Atlanta and Compton, Calif. a black baseball player from ITS Because of these factors, blacks tunities, provided for male athletes the white good of days," Schuck Ed Sautchcis I Athletic commissionc' Schuck believes today's black has received a scholarship to play turn away from baseball, making must equal the same for women. said. "It's easier for a white boy to superstars, such as Atlanta Braves' college baseball. And when one it nearly impossible to recruit in And because football takes up self-identify to baseball than it is Because of attitudes like rookie outfielder lason I ley ward, does receive a scholarship, it's a inner cities. the majority of male scholar- for a black boy- S|)encer's. football is the most could .iiii.ii i blacks to the game rarity, Scrutchins said. Kven though Schmitz would ships with 85, baseball presents Second, and because of Schuck's popular sport and America's game, after seeing him hit 500-foot home Scrutchins said it's because few like to promote diversity through fewer opportunities for those reasoning. Taylor said children Donahue said. runs and make diving catches. blacks play in organized baseball his baseball teams, he'd rather seeking full tuition. then identify easier with black bas- "I really see football as die new Taylor said the lather is an influ- growing up. About one-third of put the best team out there — "If I was a kid. white or black, ketball and football players. ITie national pastime," Donahue ential figure in a young man's life. baseball players playing within regardless of race. and if I had athletic ability and NBA and NFI. capitalized on its said. "I think that is a broad By tossing balls and halting prac- TPS are black. "We recruit very, very hard", I wanted to get a scholarship, I black atliletes in the second half perspective for all of America. I tice, a child can develop into a "We have not and will not have Schmitz said. "We don't look at would be damn good in the spoil of the 20th century when baseball don't think it's just limited to the basebal player. any college level high school the color of the skin. We look at the that is giving out die most scholar- stood idle. African-American community or Players at the collegjaie level an' baseball players of a minor- baseball player." ship because college is expensive." Since Major league Baseball the white community — it's a also doing their pan on an indi- ity come out of Toledo Public University Athletic DirectorGreg said Matt Donahue, pop culture stood still and didn't promote its national phenomenon." vidual basis. Schools," Scrutchins said. "Once Christopher supports Schmitz 100 instructor. black superstars in the last half of But just because Spencer quit Simpson helps liis youngei they get to high school, they don't percent in his recruiting efforts, Baseball can't afford to give the 20th century, less blacks are playing basebal doesn't mean all cousins become better baseball play baseball." but stresses the importance of everyone a full ride. Many times, playing today. blacks should do the same. players, lie attends their little But why do blacks bypass base- diversity on campus. players on the teams will split the "You can imagine yourself as "Not too many African- league games and offers dps on ball in favor of other spons like " It's something we always hawk) scholarship so everyone can get a Bill Russell or Wilt Chamberlain or Americans play basebal," Spencer how to become the best athlete basketball and football? be vigilant wi th and we always need portion of the money. Kareem or Magic or Michael. You said. "|The low number of blacks regardless of race. lack Taylor, an ethnic stud- to work to improve and ensure we Other than football, men's bas- can do that all by yourself," Iaylor is) a little disturbing but we also Simpson knows die amount of ies instructor at the University, are doing the IK'S! job tliat we can," ketball also presents more oppor- said. "Baseball you can't do that" understand win." blacks playing in the MAC is low. said the opportunities presented (Christopher said. "I don't think our tunities for students by providing Even though (he University can- but he is used to being the only for blacks to play baseball when roster from a diversity standpoint 13 scholarships. not control who plays baseball, black on the baseball field. "I've younger arc limited. looks much different, if any differ- Lrrde-to-no interest having a low number of blacks been doing this all my life so I Taylor said the reasons for ent than the typical Mid-American History hurts baseball The answer as to why blacks don't playing for the University for the have an advantage," he said. "I blacks not playing at a young age Conference or northern mid-major like baseball could I*' a simple one: last 20 years could be detrimental. adapt really well with my team- include: baseball roster." lackie Robinson is arguably the They arc just not interested. Schuck said a black might not mates, so it wasn't a problem or •Accessibility: Putting up a rim, Christopher said he welcomes most influential figure pn>gressing "I think baseball is boring want to play at the Universiiv if he struggle at all." dribbling a basketball and throw- the idea of hosting an open-and- race relations in the United States' because you are just standing sees no one of similar skin color. Simpson is one person but is ing a football can I*' with one or free baseball clinic for blacks liv- history. Robinson preceded Brown there," said Adrien Spencer, a "If I'm a black ballplayer, doing his part to reverse the trend two people. In order to play a full- ing in inner-city Toledo. It could v. Boatd of Education, Rosa Parks, black sophomore cornerback on what's my incentive to come of fewer blacks in baseball. fledged baseball game, multiple also raise interest in baseball and Martin Luther King Ir. and various the Falcon football team. "With here?" Schuck said, "Am I going "It's very important dial you players arc needed. provide an additional recruiting civil rights movements. football and basketball, there is to feel out of place and nobody can get a very diverse group, asps •High poverty rates: In major opportunity. But since Robinson proved a lot more action. You can make is on my side?" dally the African-Americans more inner cities, such as Cleveland, Scrutchins said he thinks blacks and whites could coin- a lot more plays, show your real Involved" Milwaukee and Philadelphia, this opportunity could help cide with one another, few black athletic ability" Taylor said the unemployment increase black participation baseball figures have done little rates reach 60 percent, making it in baseball around the north- in the past six decades to help nearly impossible to fund baseball west Ohio area, but it will take race relations in American cul- fully and properly. more than a clinic to revive ture, said Ray Schuck. instructor •Coaches: Many adults living in baseball in inner-city Toledo. in the communications depart- Extra Savings in April! inner cities cannot teach baseball "(Clinics] could llielpl. but ment and researcher of the his- SIGN UP TODAY AND SAVE! properly or have no incentive to do if the interest is not there, if tory of baseball. so. 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PEOPLE Anticipation builds for the sweet sounds of summer albums By Matt LiaiM This much could be true: The Tonight." is perfect for partying "Known to have reinvented herself from ON THE Pulse Reporter Top 40 hits this summer might with a "SexyBack" sound and be a little less Gaga and KeSha Lady Gaga-esque lyrics, making a genie in a bottle to an overly sexed-up The summer months hold with- and a little more Xtina and the release of her album on June STREET in their grasps the release dates Shady. 8 very anticipated. dirty girl to a roaring '20s protege, Christina of some of the biggest upcom i ng Christina Agullera - "Blonic" Eminem - "Recovery" - June What do you do for albums. -JuwS 22 Aguilera has returned with a more electronic entertainment in Some huge acts are back and Known to have reinvented Originally planned to be a ready to claim the summer as herself from a genie in a bot- sequel to last year's "Relapse," sound in her first album as a mother." the summer? theirs. Who will own it, though, tle to an overly sexed-up dirty Eminem used his Twitter is the bigger question. Will it be girl to a roaring 70s protege^ account to let his fans know that one of the many rappers prep- Christina Aguilera has returned the idea of a sequel was out the raised eyebrows when he said His single "Not Afraid" is days ping a future release, a female with a more electronic sound window but that he would go there may not be any skits on pop starlet or one of the gods of in her first album as a moth- in a completely new direction this album, when he has been See TUNES | Page 9 sex. drugs and rock 'n' roil? er. The first single, "Not Myself with "Recovery." Eminem also so famously known for them.

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PRIYA DUNCAN Junior. Psychology chasi ng away "Play video games and spend the] (of summer in Bowling Green) any money I have until it's gone." MARCUS HENRY i Junior. Construction Management Compiled by Heather Linder and Aliua O'Neill | Pulse Editors With finals week approach- LVS ing, the last Pulse of the year is dedicated to the summer hap- penings in the city. BG News editors weigh in on Best way to exercise: Keep your the best Bowling Green has to shoes on and your window open, offer during the warm months. and when you hear the melodious With everything from chasing ingle of the ice cream truck, there's "Volunteer and ride my bike." down an ice cream truck to no better way to work out than swinging in City Park — we've dashing out the door and through got you covered. the streets of Bowling Green after KATY WOLFE So if you're stuck here for the Junior. Peace and Conflict that music, because you know it will summer, don't fret. The quiet be worth the effort. Studies streets and empty campus can provide a haven for summer's Best snack: The deliciousness from most enjoyable activities. the tee cream truck is beat by none VISIT US AT other in Bowling Green. But only if I* BGVIEWS.COM you can catch it Have your own take on today's People See SUMMER | Page 9 On The Street' Or a suggestion for a question? Give us your feedback at bgviewscom

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successful summer cuisine HILTON OWES MONEY: Investors bring blissful viewing pleasure behind box-office failure "Pledge This!" seemed a lot like what I'd imag- are asking Paris Hilton to return up to ine the smoke and mirrors of a means one thing — summer genie in a bottle must look like. $1 million. Hilton refused numerous blockbusters. Typically these are (Blame Mr. Disney for my obvi- interview requests to promote the film, lame family movies that have- ous biased view of what color breaking her contract. obviously been phoned in to geniesare). make a quick buck. But here are a What three things would you BULLOCK ADOPTS: Actress few that should knock your movie- wish for if you could have any- Sandra Bullock revealed in a People going socks off and make your thing? I bet your first instincts cover story that she adopted a baby summer doldrums go by a little I had an odd daydream yesterday are to say "world peace, an end from New Orleans and took him home Summer is more smoothly. when I was in the Tech building; to world hunger, and, of course, in January, keeping him hidden from the approaching, Iron Mai 2" the kind of daydream that makes unlimited Little Debbie Oatmeal public eye until the People spread. some might say Roberty Downey Jr. is back in you want to call up your friendly Cream lies." Then you'd look too quickly, his role as billionaire/genius Tony neighborhood psychiatrist and around, realize your mom was LOHAN FIRED: Lindsay Lohan was and that Stark in "Iron Man 2," and it flat order a CAT scan to go. nowhere in sight, and say, "beer, fired from her next film "The Other out looks excellent. If the first Drifting in and out of a lec- girls and. of course, unlimited Side" two days after her father tried "Iron Man" taught me anything, ture about exporting video, I Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream to stage an intervention on the set. it's Downey Jr. is one of the most started to focus my eyes less on Pies." J!^N Reports say the film's financial backers the PowerPoint and more on were concerned about her reliability. See MOVIES | Page 9 the blue dust billowing in front SeeHIMTS|Paqe9 of the projector. Blue dust that

TONIGHT IN BG TONIGHT IN TOLEDO THIS WEEKEND IN TOLEDO THEY SAID IT Howard's Club H goes local Symphony plays John Willians Bike around the Black Swamp "I realize that my place and position Bowling Green natives The Matt Truman The Toledo symphony will devote one of their The Toledo Area Council of Hostelling International in history is that I will go Ego Trip will take the stage at Howard's Club Neighborhood Concerts to the music of famous USA will host a bicycling event this Saturday. May 1 down as the voice of this H tonight. They will be joined by The Lions composer John Williams tonight. The concert will be starting at 9 a.m. The Black Swamp Budget Tour is $5 Rampant and Stereo Delu with doors open- held at Clyde High School and feature music from and a map with a marked route is provided. Cyclists generation, of this decade." ■ ing at 9 p.m. "Jurassic Park." "Star Wars." and more. are asked to meet in the rear lot of Woodland Mall. - Kanye West b VISIT BGVIEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES. MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE WWWBGVIEWS.COM PULSE Friday. April 50.2010 9 SUMMER TUNES From Page 8 > From THE BG NEWS SUDOKU SEAHSHAPWH) l away from being released and is Best entertainment Go to r* SPORTS EDITOR 2 3 rumored to be "lighter" than his — YouTube and search "Bob Dole previously darker music. falls." It's never not funny Drake - "Thank Me Later" The best form of entertainment is 5 3 -K.it* Snyder I think the best thing about BG over - June 15 people watching and dog walking. the summer is drinking some cold After being worldwide known And for the best person within the Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy on as the spawn ofl.il Wayne, Drake's 4 confines of town, well, no one. since a lazy, hot afternoon and enjoying 9 III be elsewhere. F..P. "So Far Gone" was more recog- the solitude with everyone gone for nized as an album since a world- three months wide tour followed its release. But 4 5 9 his debut is coming, and his first single from it "Over" expresses his feelings on fame and all ol the 7 1 3 people he has been able to meet. m I ■ ALISSAONEILL Hawthorne Heights \F\^ M AIAINABU/AS I IBEl ASSISTANT PULSE I 3 4 2 The best thing to do in BG this EDI,0R "Skeletons" - June 1 summer is to hang out at City \ m^ PHOTO EDITOR V% The craze of emo alternative Park. I love the swings there and Ixinds may lx- over, but that didn't 1 8 9 7 5 the pool! prompt Hawthorne Heights to I love how quiet and empty BG My friends and I have been known change their ways. Their first sin- seems in the summer, and yet it isn t to grab an ice cream cone from gle off their next album channels deserted This will be my second Nellie's and lazily shop downtown. 9 7 3 1 summer in BG and I'm really looking lacing a "Nervous Breakdown." Watch those cones, they tend to This will also be the first album forward to it. melt quickly following original guitarist Casey 4 9 1 8 Calvert'sdeath from an accidental you really want to vvovvyourtaste should ever need. Finally, don't mixture of medications. SUDOKU 8 9 E I 6 L Z s » HINTS buds, just coat chicken, pork overload the oil with whatever Stone Temple Pilots - "Stone To play: Complete the grid I t Z S 9 E L 8 6 or steak with a little simplicity. you're frying. This makes the Temple Pilots" -May 25 From Page 8 so that every row, column oil too cool to cook, and you After a brief stint being vtxal- S L 6 8 Z t E 9 I Hutter noodles with the one-two and every 3x3 box contains As this is my last food column punch of garlic salt and pepper just end up with soggy, snot-like ist in Velvet Revolver, staying in Lit £86 S I 9 for The BCI News. I have to admit is simply divine, and tomatoes, onion rings. I've been there, so rehab, going through his brother's the digits 1 to 9.There is no E S I L t 9 8 6 I I'm feeling a bit sappy and nos- avocados and cold pizza never just trust me. death and getting a divorce, grun- guessing or math involved. 6 8 9 I S I > E L ge rocker Scott Weiland will lead Just use logic to solve talgic. After months of recipes tasted better. When in doubt, go Z I L 9 E S 6 » 8 and witty cultural satire, it is a with the classic. 5. Never fear an empty cupboard, the band's return. This comeback little intimidating to be stand- lake a deep breath, and album from their previous 1990s t> £ 8 6 I Z 9 L S ing at the end. looking at a blank 2. Dorp fried anything is better repeat after me. "I am a con- success will either be epic or allow 9 6 S » L 8 I Z £ Microsoft Word document and than plain anything. fident, capable cook. I am a Weiland to fall on his face. blinking cursor. I was totally overwhelmed the wizard in the kitchen. People Since all great daydreams first time I thought about deep- worship at my food-dispens- Other Notable Releases: (including, but not limited to, frying. Visions of complicated ing fingertips." Kven when your writing about food for a college machinery and terrible injuries cupboards are sporting the Old Bone Thugs-n-Harmony publication) have to end, let me related to hot oil in terrifying Mother llubbard look, there is "UniS The World's Enemy" (May 4) be your metaphorical genie for places plagued even my most no reason you can't create deli- Toni Braxton the day. and share with you the fanciful imaginations. But, keep- cious magic. Kven the smallest •Pulse'(May4) three wishes I have for you as you ing a few simple tips in mind, amount of meat can be diced up Broken Social Scene continue your culinary journey deep-frying doesn't have to be with leftover veggies and stuffed "Forgiveness Rock Record" (May 4) without me. scary. First, anything can be into flour-and-water dumplings. The Hold Steady breading. Stale Saltines, leftover Boxed cereal can double as a "Heaven Is Whenever" (May 4) - Rooney "Eureka" (June 8) - M.I.A (TBA) (June 29) 7. Make friends with garlic salt and herb mixtures and Ritz crackers unique breading for whatever - Macy Gray "The Sellout" (May 18) - Sarah McLachlan - Three Six Mafia peppw. all ground together taste so per- frozen somethings you have "The Laws Of Illusion (June 15) I have yet to find something fect on pretty much anything. stashed in the freezer. 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