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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. —* WEATHER FRIDAY Partly February 11, 2000 O Cloudy WORLD NEWS 2. r High, 61 OPINION 4. Low, 41 CAMPUS 5 The BG News SPORTS 6 www.bgnews.com Volume 88. Issue 23 A daily independent smdenr pness, Con fprPH CP Fraternities and Sororities declining in numbers Network provides stability to be insight to addressed JEEFARNETT variety of Sl.Ml W'RITt-R Recently, accessing the network has frustrated many students. "It seems that whenever I need to Black issues gel on I can't,'' said Joe Clutter, a BEN FRENCH/ freshman criminal justice major who The BG News lives in Kriesher. "It isn't just for A firewall was put on the residen- tial network by Information Tech- blacks student or just Tyler Curren nology Services on Jan. 31 to deal for black faculty (left), a Kappa with congestion on the network. members. We all need Sigma Fraternity Network troubles ha.e continued. member, enter- however, and some students blame to unify as a tains freshman them on the firewall and attempted pledge Darin upgrades they hear about via community. It is about rumors Drake at their creating a community "Nothing's really been upgraded house Thursday right." said Mark llasenti.it/'. ,i of learners." night. Fraterni- junior computer science major "I Chayla Haynes ties and Sorori- guess I have a cynical outlook on graduate assistant ties are looking new changes. New and improved to create a more isn't always better at BG " Nick Gorant. Manager of Desk- positive image. top Services and Support at ITS, IRENE SHARON SCOTT said the firewall is working properly, (Hill RIIOKTKR but il can't improve problems with infrastructure and inadequate The Black Issues Conference will U. Greeks fight common problems wiring attempt to put unity back in the com- Oorant attributed the current munity tomorrow CRAK; GIFFORD alcohol and hazing, several chap- They argue, fot instance, that it keting major and member of problems with the network lo a Students from the University and Sun WRMTR ters nationwide have been forced is a great way to meet people and Kappa Delta sharp increase in the number of area schools will be unifying and to shut down. make good friends. Students involved with Greek computers on the residential net- spending their Saturday addressing This is also something the Uni- "Il creates a special bond that hie also feel that being in a frater- work. cannot be found anywhere else.'' nity oi sorority is helpful in "Between early November and issues pertaining to the black com- While the University Greek sys- versity has been able to avoid. said Trevor Sharp, a sophomore improving grades January, a lot more computers went munity. tem has not been able to escape the According to Brown. Thcta Chi computer science major and mem- "There are always other people inlo residence halls." Goranl said. "It isn't just for blacks student or fate ot the declining membership has been the only chapter on cam- ber of Phi Delta Thet.i fraternity. that you can talk to and who can The residential network is a seg- just for black faculty members." said nationwide, it has avoided many of pus to recently he shut down. "I have made friends who are help you out. which motivates you ment of the University's network Chayla Haynes, graduate assistant at the problems that have befallen the However, they shut down on their lifetime friends," said Erin Savers, lo do better." said John Parke. a that includes computers and printers the center. "We all need to unify as a Greek systems at other universi- OH n because of poor membership. a sophomore junior elemen- in residential halls, as well as some community. It is about creating a ties. The Greek systems have recog- community of learners." pre-med major tary education offices in other buildings Since Fall Since 1990, fraternities and nized these problems and many Ana Marie Siegel. a BIC plan- and member of "We are hoping to major and the number on that segment rose sororities have seen an decrease of universities are trying to clean up ning committee member, hopes peo- Kappa Delta member of from about 2.000 (o 3.700 Three membership by about 30 percent. the Greek image. make the fraternities ple w'ho attend the events walk away sorority Alpha Sigma thousand of the 3.700 systems are in Many national fraternities and The University has not been Phi fraternity. students' rtxims. learning something valuable. sororities are looking to get hack to Nee Icy and sororities united able to escape the plunge in num- Lampus. The Greek As a result of the increase, the "I hope that people take what stressing grades and unity and. in communities which they learn and bring unity back into bers. sophomore system also router and the wiring are over- the process, gain respect and the community." she said "The numbers have been ll'C major, hone in on values, gnes opportu- loaded. Goranl said increase their numbers. The BIC takes place in 101 declining." said Bud Beatty. direc- who is in Alpha nity for com- "The electronics are jusl According to Biown. BG is no leadership Olscamp from ') a.m. to 4 p.m. tor of Residence Life. Phi. agreed. munity swamped." (ioi.un said He said the different. Admission is free to University stu- No exact numbers were avail- "You development and involvement current network was simply built to dents, faculty and staff members. able. "We are hoping to make the fra- always have individual and service handle much less than is now Registration begins at 8 a.m. There are several reasons that ternities and sororities united com- someone there "Through demanded of it. The opening ceremony includes a the number of college students munities which hone in on values. If you wanted opportunities." the philan- "It's like if you build a bunch of speech by President Sidney Ribeau. going Greek are on the decline. leadership development and indi- to go play rac- thropies. >ou country roads and expect it lo be a Shelly Brown metropolitan airport," Goranl said. a performance by the Africana Nationwide, fraternities and vidual opportunities." quctball at 4 get to do things ('oonHn/Uor for lireek ajjain As part of the University's $30- Dance Troupe and a soloist singing sororities have experienced scan- In an attempt to increase their a.m., you can for the better- plus million network infrastructure the Black National Anthem. dals concerning alcohol and haz- numbers, the University's Greek find someone." ^^^^~~^^~~ ment of other project, a new router for the residen- The conference's program is sep- ing. However, this has not been a system is also hoping to gain a bet- Students people." Rapp tial network will he installed next arated into two sessions with three major issue at BGSU. according to ter idea of how non-Greek students also feel it is a greal way to gain said. week. seminars occurring at the same time. Shelly Brown, coordinator for perceive the Greek system leadership skills. According to Lampus. "Our "I think il will fix the problem." Each seminar is an hour long. Greek affairs. "We are going to be conducting "The leadership opportunities sorority does things such as a soup said ITS director Toby Singer, During the first session three sep- "We are not free from it. but it is a survey to gauge student's percep- I've gotten have allowed me to kitchen and bowling for kids." though he noted that the problem arate seminars will be held, "Blacks rare and doesn't happen very tion of Greek life ai BGSU." Beat- learn about myself as a leader and While Greek systems nation- 'could move somewhere else." in a Global Perspective." "For the often." Brown said. "We always ty said. "Maybe (here are miscon- life in general." said Andy Alt. a wide are taking major hits. Brown Goranl said the firewall has Brothers" and "Healthy Relation- ceptions of what il means to be junior secondary education major claims that the University has not try to ensure the safety of those worked ai reducing outgoing traffic ships." involved in Greek life." and president of Kappa Alpha suffered as greatly. students coming in and if problems on the residential network The cur- "Blacks in a Global Perspective" do occur, they are dealt with quick- University students who are Order. "BG is very well respected rent trouble, he said, has to do with directed by Fred Bonner. assistant "The sorority gives me great nationally for its chapters and has ly and the chapter goes through a involved in Greek life see it as a reliability rather than bandwidth. professor for higher education leadership opportunities." said some of the top chapters in the judicial process." good thing and consider it worth- The firewall was put up in administration programs, will be nation." Brow n added. Because of their problems with while for several reasons. Stephanie Rapp. sophomore mar- response to a sharp change in the discussing inequality and opportuni- levels of traffic on the residential ties for blacks in higher education. network. Usually. Goranl said, out- "For the Brothers" is a session going network traffic is low in com- geared toward men and wrill address parison to incoming traffic because issues that African American men Meet new people; make someone's day it consists mostly of requests for feel arc urgent to them files that .lie then sent in. "Love Jones: Healthy Relation- Before the firewall went up. how- ships for the Millennium" will be Open your heart week encourages friendliness across campus ever, outgoing traffic actually directed by Sallyc McKcc. vice exceeded incoming traffic. The rea- provost for enrollment and Michael son was primarily students using McKee. special assistant to the MICHELLE REITER on the specially made hearts to people you don'l know, including their computers as file servers, and it . provost. STAH- WRIIF.R people who are. as she puts it. "dil- used up the network's bandwidth, "They will be discussing (he suc- ferent from you in culture. 01 causing congestion Goranl said that cesses of their relationships." Few people will be able to Open Your Heart Week mobility or age or stage." in addition to clogging up the net- Haynes said. "The importance of escape the abundance of valentines The second aspect involves work, much ot the outgoing traffic communication between males and and random acts of kindness that organizationally—sponsored was inappropriate. females, how we are portrayed in the will take over the campus next activities that will include every- "MP3 is probably 70 percent of media and relationships in many week. one. W i i-iafHTlJpKxoleoncanpuswrKXrlvou*.' know-TO EVERYBODY' it." Oorant said "That clearly is not Members of the University ■dynamics." Dance Marathon is one of the what the network is for." , The second session will offer Springboard organization will main sponsors oi this aspect, otter- Vv I j* to Mrnecne new m your classes.*** passing r»" The firewall blocks requests for three other seminars. sponsor "Open Your Heart Week" ing spirit points for every campus files on residence hall computers "Blacks and Civic Responsibili- Feb. 14-18. Available throughout organization that gets involved. the campus all week will he special y0 I'.i your heart to sonieone different tamyowai a* »e motrtty. age or stage that come from outside of the cam- ty," directed by Bctlina Shuford. But individual faculty members hearts, which people can pick up interim director of the center, will and students are urged lo get and pass on. Campus organiza- VBecreative rolenitrtyowr«nOpin¥ou(l%an Acts oIKjndness event Oe. Doa discuss the upcoming presidential involved too l n i See FIREWALL, page 5. tions are also encouraged to spon- Campus Commun -, Service l' ^nfi0Kf""<' i individual BGSUers election and the candidates' stand- Sue-Z Needles. Springboard's sor their own events. points on black issues. undergraduate student coordinator. Elli McCreery, Springboard said that some Greek organizations "Hip-Hop and Being Bout If. director, said that the idea is lo later they can say. 'Hey, I know "'Sometimes. I bet a genuine have already signed on. Leadership Implication for a Gener- encourage everyone lo be open to you. We built that snowman smile and a greeting can be the "Alpha Phi ation" directed by Robert Smith, together.'" nicest thing that happens to people people that they Omega is think- president of Giaduate Student Sen- Needles said (hat they hope the all day." she said. "These hearts wouldn't nor- ing of doing a ate, will be discussing the affect of mally talk to. week's events will help strengthen will help nice things to happen to scavenger hunt." music on the black community. "People get into the the University community. people all week. "This will she said. "You "We will be talking about using Heath Hubert, a graduate stu- give people per- habit of walking might have to go "We're not trying to recruit any- rap and hip-hop genre to communi- dent, said he plans to give out a mission to talk out and find one." she said. "We just want to across campus and heart to as many people as he can. cate how we are affected and what to people they someone with a reach out." don't know." "It won't take a lot of time." he leadership skills are taken from not acknowledging red hat. and that Susie Lake, a Springboard said "And it allows us to give that." Haynes said "For instance, she said. "Peo- would help get office employee, said that she one another, and something extra to each other." what is the influence of Biggie and ple get into the everyone hopes the week will help organiza- Tupac? How do these two normal Rabif<>f walking this way they can involved." tions on campus participate in Jamaica Howard. another people change our way of thinking? across McCreery more scrivce-oriented activities. Springboard worker, said. "People What do their music do to us? How and not take a heart and said that one ot But people can do it on their own are often too shy to get lo know- acknowledging docs it affect us—our minds?" make someone's the primary too, she stressed people, and there are so many peo- one another, and Another session is "Sister for Sis- goals of the "Random acts of kindness ire ple on campus you see. that you this way they ter" directed by Lillian Ashoraft- day." ' organization is very cool," Lake said. "Hopefully, don't know, every day." can take a heart I ison. associate history professor. Elli McCreery to bring a lot of this will bring togetherness on McCreery said that she fully and make some- campus between people who plans to make this event annual, This session will talk about the pri- SpiintfxHinl diiwloi different people one's day." together wouldn't normally interact." eventually expanding it to the orities that African American To further "People JoAnnc Hubei, new on campus, entire Bowling Green community. women feel are urgent to them, this goal. might be out said she would be delighted il "It would be wonderful to have ■ banews.com/20 according to Haynes. McCreery said there building a snowman and someone she didn't know came up something that would bring us all Get candid with Nancy During lunch, there will be a per- that there are two aspects to "Open invite people passing by to join to her and gave her a heart. together." she said. formance by Khary Kimani Turner a Your Heart Week" that people can Myers, Administrative in." she said. "That way, all kinds "It can be very hard to meet Besides that. Howard said. participate in. Secretary to the Theatre ot people can come together who people when you're new," she said "Everyone likes lo have something • See CONFERENCE, page 5. One. she said, involves passing never knew each other before, and McCreery agreed nice happen to them." department

1 page 2 The BG News Friday, February 11,2000 WORLD www.bgnews.com/ap ie World Hijackers release 150 hostages, surrender to London authorities In Brief THE ASSOCIATED PRESS les, two detonators and two flight from the Afghan capital. grenades, though they did not appear Kabul. It then made stops in Uzbek- STANSTED. England— The to have fuses. Stevens said. istan. Kazakstan and Russia before Amsterdam apologizes hijackers of an Afghan plane He anticipated a long process of landing in London. AMSTERDAM. Netherlands released about 150 hostages safely interviewing all the people aboard Broughlon deflected speculation (AP) — The Amsterdam Mock and surrendered early yesterday, the aircraft, mainly through transla- that the seizure was an elaborate bid mge apologized yesterday for ending a four-day standoff at an air- tors, to build a case. for political asylum, saying that allowing Jewish-owned equity to be port outside London. Police said "We are now into a very complex would be a matter for the Home plundered during the Holocaust. they arrested 19 people who came and involved criminal investiga- Office, which oversees such Representatives of the Amster- off the aircraft. tion," John Broughlon, an Essex requests. dam Exchanges and the firm that ran Officials were still not clear County assistant chief constable, The end of the standoff capped ;the bourse during World War II about the motive for the hijacking, said shortly after the drama ended. days of methodical negotiations ^expressed regret during a meeting said David Stevens, chief constable Before dawn, the passengers left between British authorities and the ;\uth organizations of Dutch Jews in of Essex County police. the aircraft with little warning — hostage-takers. l .i.iel and the Netherlands. There has been speculation, espe- first a group of around 85 at 3:50 Just before the releases this The meeting was the first since a cially in British newspapers, that the a.m.. then 65 more two hours later. morning, two of the hijackers had ;government-appointed commission Ariana Airlines jet was seized dur- Women and children came first left the aircraft for a meeting with ;m December urged the exchange to ing its domestic flight in down the runway, illuminated by negotiators on the tarmac, deputy ;entei into negotiations with the Jew- Afghanistan and brought on a mean- bright lights from police vehicles on chief constable Joe Edwards said. ish community over restitution. dering route to London as part of an the tarmac. The men exiting the The atmosphere became tense elaborate bid for political asylum. plane held their hands in the air. Tuesday night after four crew mem- Big Bang recreated Stevens said that although the The released hostages were taken bers — the captain, second captain, OENEVA, Switzerland (AP) — hijackers did not make any demand to a safe location for medical tests, first officer and flight engineer — RELEASED—A young girl waves as she is transported in a Scientists trying to understand the for asylum, "it became clear in the police said. Before the releases, scrambled out of a cockpit window minibus from Stansted Airport after she and about 150 others origins of the universe said yester- last hour of the negotiations that police had said 151 people were on and down a rope. Hours later, the were released by hijackers of an Afghan plane yesterday. day they have moved a step closer, they were expressing concern about the plane, including 21 children. hijackers ejected a flight attendant, ■creating a "primordial soup" of sub- the political situation in After it was confirmed no one who was seen tumbling down a set armed men had made no formal At the airliner's three stops atomic particles they believe resem- Afghanistan." remained on board, the Boeing 727 of stairs at the rear of the plane. demands, political or otherwise. before landing at Stansted. 25 miles bles the universe during the earliest Those arrested were not immedi- was swept to make sure it was safe However. communications The men. believed to be Afghans, north of London, the hijackers ■moments of creation. ately identified. for investigators. Broughlon said. between police and hijackers had requested only that food, water released a total of 22 passengers. On The discovery is a breakthrough Police recovered four handguns, The plane was seized early Sun- resumed later in the day. Throughout and other comfort items be brought Monday and Tuesday. K) hostages • in the attempt to study the exact five knives, one set of brass knuck- day, 20 minutes into a domestic the talks, authorities insisted the to the plane, police said. were lei go al Stansted. • moment of the Big Bang, (he fiery explosion in which scientists believe the universe was born. U.S. bombs drop on Iraq IRA refuses to disarm, asks for withdrawl of British troops ISTANBUL. Turkey (AP) — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS n't lose hope, even though their linked Sinn Fein party in advance of whelming majorities. the ending of this process." •riding to Iraqi fire. U.S. war- coalition could be suspended by the any disarmament. Temporarily snipping responsi- The IRA's failure to disarm has planes bombed Iraq's an defense BELFAST, Northern Ireland — weekend because of the outlawed As part of an American-brokered bilities from the new government is jeopardized Trimble's already shaky System yesterday in the northern no- Facing the imminent prospect that IRA's unwillingness to begin scrap- deal, the IRA was supposed to start Britain's best bei lor keeping it hold on the Ulster Unionists. liv tone, the U a military said. Britain will strip the powers from ping its weapons. disarming in response. The IRA has going on life support. If Britain did Despite considerable hostility* he Iraqi lon.es fired anti-aircraft Northern Ireland's Protestant- "I have to emphasize that they are many tons of weaponry, most of it not lake action, the Ulster Unionists persuaded Ins party 10 accept the artillery and a missile at allied air- Catholic government, diplomats just problems. And people would be hidden in underground bunkers in could withdraw from the Cabinet, compromise and form the Cabinet in Crafl near Mosul, a city 250 miles worked behind the scenes yesterday- wrong to regard this as a terminal the neighboring Irish Republic collapsing it. The party has a confei if Baghdad. hopes the IRA would respond. for an Irish Republican Army com- crisis," David Trimble said after But an independent disarmament ence planned for Saturday. As talks continued Thursday. Ml planes left the area safely. ■ mitment to disarm. meeting Irish Prime Minister Bertie commission reported Jan. 31 that the Despite the turmoil. Trimble SI i I the statement from the Ger- Sinn Fein leaders angrily accused In Dublin, the Protestant leader Ahern Trimble heads the Ulster IRA had offered nothing concrete in sought lo sound an optimistic note the British and Ulster Unionists 323 and 331 Mercer Road (limit 5 people) School Vear- Two Person Rate- $475.00 3 bedroom, furnished. 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ACROSS 1 • '■ - " i' ' ' If • J 1 Johnnycake : 5 First-rate '* u ' I Qns oi Bx • eg ■ 1■ IV. 14 Previous '' spouses H ■• 15 Halefjl H" lb Citrus drink Ecfa&ko |?4 ■ ■■ M n 17 OI breaming M" Editor's Note: "Echo" is a piece of short fiction created specifically for printing in a weekly serial form. J 19 AMirmativB n 79 X ' B 20 Harmonized |M 1 nr X 3' were creating. Straight out of JerTy ended up going on a search for a afl $100 Springer she cried and he Chinese place open at three in the 23 1930 Wallace -• • • Beery movie n screamed. By this point. I stopped morning. "I drew some really 4S caring. As far as 1 was concerned I crawled downstairs to smoke 28 Spout off 4 • raH4'1 ** funky pictures that I 32 Adopt ** 1 she brought it on her self. Emma my way into oblivion. At first I 33 85 S '89 Cy ^B & ■M- has this tendency to believe that didn't even care where anyone was have yet to decipher. Young winner MIDNIGHT. love is blind. Yeh, we all knew that 'cuz I was just plain pissed at the 35 Slender ''' ' ' ['■' They look cool, 39 Eath pigment Nate was an asshole but she loved way my night was turning out. 14 H V J- ?• •10 Honor Thy ^H"'' Emma ended up kissing me him... bleh... First of all. I stank. Second, I did- though." n't get any booty. And well there Father" auihor *< 1? instead of Nate since he hadn't So love. Who needs it? Give me 12 Social Insects appeared from his little rendezvous a boyfriend for the night, a couple wasn't much of a third 'ccpt maybe 43 Of part ot the * -■ The downside to the acid on this upstairs yet. For some reason I of beers or some good strong that it had started to snow again. alimentary canai " occasion was that I couldn't go to " ■■ thought 1999 was going to be liquor and you've got a happy This is where things got really 4/ Pans lower sleep like everybody else. There- 49 Creative " woman. Call me an example of a boring and kinda pathetic. Here I 12000 Tribune S*rv CM nc 1 something bigger but the moment 2/11/00 am. all decked out by myself with fore I was relegated to laying there movement of the Ail rights IIMTW Id passed easily, like any other party liberal education. Equal opportuni- 60s a bottle of champagne and a pack next to Ryan at 6 a.m. attempting would. ties for each gender to get some bU Scamij of cigarettes. The two Jennies to fall asleep. What made it worse We agreed to pass stamps booty, yeh. 54 Raise spirits 12 Waiting for looked about as pathetic as I fell as was that we weren't even in a bed. 55 Eleciropositlve through our tongues, which wasn't When you're getting some do Lefty" dramatis; CROSS you ever get a moral pinch from ihey came outside to join my mis- In our lustful misadventure we elements 13 View twice j a big deal since we had been hadn't saved ourselves a r.xim so bU Do something out of nowhere? Like your mother ery. 18 Practical trainee word friends for so long. Sorry boys, the "Dude this party sucked, said we got stuck to that euphoric bare 61 All-in-one meal 22 Like traction suddenly pops into your head, you 66 Loosler eggs gratuity stops there. Jennie as she dragged on her Fan- wood floor landing. Fun. The devices LOOKING FOH Acid takes awhile to take hold realize that you're dating someone 67 Vowel mutation 24 Zeta follower tasia Sherman. "Want a pink one?" upside? I drew some really funky 68 Semi-eternity? 25 Sack ANSWERS IN ALL but I was so messed up already it or maybe you just notice that he's pictures that I have yet to decipher. not THAT cute. Oh he was that she said smiling. 69 Douglas isle 26 Eisenhower s didn't matter. There's something about a pink They look cool, though. ru Kissers nickname THE WRONG cute, definitely, but I dunno what "Where were you at midnight? cigarette that makes you smile. 'Bout 6:30 I decided I didn't 71 Say it so! 27 Fellas PLACES? Damn..." happened. It certainly wasn't that Things weren't that bad. After all. care. I was gonna drive home. ?8 Peak m Thessaly DOWN Ryan and I made our way guy up at school. I mean he was a how can things be bad when Moral pinching was screaming that 29 Downpour GET SOME HELP first-class loser — someone I 1 Gilpmol 30 incite upstairs to the third floor landing you've got multicolored ciga- I had to get outu there and I could- i-rasier' FROM THE picked up when the guy I really 31 Most on edge amidst the brawl that Em and Nate rettes? Come on. n't stand to be there any longer 2 Cart pullers 34 Israeli seapon wanted dumped my ass. Can we Like I said earlier, I didn't know anyways. Besides, what could be 3 Loch in the 36 M isical Home ANSWER KEY — say "Rebound!" many people at this party since more interesting than a snowstorm Highlands 37 Mjnscn's nver wvvw.bgnews.con7 "...you realize that Anyhow, something clicked they were all friends of Zak's from and me? 4 Spot 38 Thaw 5 HamDeau about mid-piece and I just had to school. Zak had meandered off 41 Makes amends you're dating b Actress Lupino 44 Org ot Jaguars 51 Aluminum Winter make it stop. I was beyond tripping with Jeff and Ryan. Emma? Oh. Yeh, Clio is not exactly Susie Q. 7 Coal mine But we know you love her! Propo- and Panthers company 59 Mailed someone or maybe by this point, and he was too, so I my dear sweet Emma left with 8 Also 45 Pan ot AT&T 52 Eucharist plate 62 Rhea's relative sitions are accepted at 9 Yours and mine you just notice that don't think he minded. Guys are Nate to make amends at home. Ah 46 Samuels mentor 53 Leaves out 63 1994 U.S. Open easily put at ease. Just blame it on love. [email protected] cuz ya 10 Hitchcock classic 48 Froze over 56 Siamese, today golf champion 11 Southern he's not THAT cute." yourself, make a cute face and The joy of being stranded, never know is the truth stranger 50 Buy new 57 Mim.cs 64 Mas males backwater weapons they'll forget about it. 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■*»"Ji-a)..>j> page 4 The BG News Friday, February 11, 2000 OPINION www.bgnews.com/opinion Don't blackout historical heritage PEOPLE For a very long time I have been some may call it. 1 just want to be that contains a couple hundred Mid by people lo forget about my realistic. There is no question; limes pages. Sure they included Martin on thestrestreet history, and not to bring up slavery arc better than they were before. But Luther King, but other than that or the black struggle. By both black there are still obstacles today. there was no mention of the great and white people, but more so by For instance, the media still por- leaders that actually contributed to Question: Do yeu think the greek system has an overall while people. trays black people as being violent, the United States. negative or positive image and why? Black people usually said it uneducated, and pathetic individu- Instead we learn about Christo- because Uncle Sam did a fabulous als. There hasn't been a television job of telling them that they should- show that showed black people as pher Columbus, who was a thief, but n"t remember where they came being educated since "The Cosby still every year children are taught from, and as a result they have Show." As a result, when a while he discovered the New World. assimilated very well. women sees a black man or woman Instead of a man who had no sense walking down the street, she still White people on the other hand of direction because he believed he holds her bag closer to her body. Or was in India when he set foot on the just want Black people to forget she may immediately'lock her car New World. How do you discover a about their history for mainly two now and no longer arc people ol door, just at the sight of seeing a reasons: 1) Because they are tired of color oppressed." Now various black person no matter how close or place if there are already inhabitants hearing it. they think Black people things pop in my mind about that. far thai individual may be. there'.' Glenn Dickey Kristin French "cry" about it too much, and 2> We give Thomas Edison credit Sophomore Because it makes them feel guilty, Primarily. I think. "Why do I To bring it closer to home, I con- Sophomore whether they know it or not. have to forget about my history?" I stantly am reminded that everything for the light bulb, but very few know Undecided f Journalism gain strength from it, and I am very- isn't fine. I still get followed in that a black man invented the fila- 'Negative, because peo- "Anyone who I know what you're saying, "I proud that black people have over- shopping areas and department ment, which if it wasn't invented ple do not understand views it as don't feel guilty about what my come their obstacles and rose to the stores because I am a black woman. Edison would have never made the all that you can gain negative isnt ancestors did. that is no reflection on occasion of succeeding even though I still get pulled over by police offi- light bulb. Too few people know that from being involved." greek." me." And that is true in a way. But they were brought to the United cers because I am driving my moth- then again it isn't. Now in the past one of the people thai discovered the States oppressed I have never heard er's Cadillac. These things are not a Stephanie Winslow white men have been presidents and anyone tell a person of Irish decent figment of my imagination; they are South Pole was a black man. by the Junior very powerful people. And that is to forget about their history, or what real and an everyday occurrence for name of Matthew Hcnson. Black Vocal Performance something that I would imagine their family had lo endure to survive many. people have invented all kinds of *"1 think the view is white people today would be proud the potato famine. Laslly. why should black people dungs like the refrigerator and the negative, you need to of. It is an example of what a man 1 don't hear anyone telling Jews forget about Iheir history, usually traffic light but somehow those facts can do if he puts his mind to it. check it out for your- to forget about the Holocaust What black people don't know the truih are left out. As a result it's even more com- about themselves until they reach self because it's not." happened to the Irish people and So I am not going lo forget my forting because the person through- Jews are terrible things, just like college. Since the history books are out history has looked like you. So if slavery was a terrible thing. But they so distorted, and filled with half or history because after all. I am the you gain pride from that, then I think get to hold on to their history as untruths. The representation of voice of my ancestors and if I keep Jason Harris Brad Baker it is safe to assume that you also empowerment. While black people American history, especially regard- my mouth shut, ihen on whom can I Junior Sophomore experience guilt and a level of dis- shouldn't bring it up because it ing Black history in elementary rely to tell their story? Education Criminal Justice comfort when you hear some of the iiKikcs some people uncomfortable years, is not fair and doesn't go as in "I believe it has a "People see the neg- terrible things your forefathers have and they are tired of hearing about it. depth as i think it should. positive image, ative aspects, and Future generations will remem- done in the past. Secondly. I want lo respond lo In elementary school all around those with negative ignore the benefits. ber thai Erin Utility was ti BO News The response I hear most is: the concept that everything is fine. the country, all history regarding views base that on GO REDS!" columnist. Write tti her til erin- "That it was in the past and I should- The truth is that everything isn't black people was about a paragraph stereotypes." n't think about it. Everything is fine fine. Now I don't mean to "cry," as to a couple pages long, in a book Iyn9bgnet.bgsu.edu. SIC SIC helps raise school spirit

SIC SIC. or those who gel offended by a litile I want tb state that I was harassed joke. People who are critical of the by this organization. And I liked it. organization just don'l understand I had my first real encounter with that SIC SIC isn't trying to make them back in my sophomore days, people angry, it's really the opposite. traveling in the dark across campus. They want lo encourage students lo Out of nowhere 1 see a hoopdie- mobilie Hashing its headlights. To be involved, to be their best. But my surprise, some little gray people above all. have a good time. jumped out and started stealing my hook bag. hugging me and giving Mike said. "One of the biggcsl me candy The best thing I could do rewards is seeing people laugh at in this situation was to steal the gel- away car. My friend and I hopped in our anlics or enjoying our presence, and locked the doors while studying," he said. which more than make up for the We only took the car about two He also enjoyed the weird bonds people who blow us off." He just with the other members, sometimes feet when SIC SIC jumped on il and warned lo make people smile, and started trying to get us out. Of even talking in code language about course we cooperated. I have to say SIC SIC events while acting like lhal was enough to make his day. In it was one of the most random nighls normal students. It was also a great a University, it's also discouraging Stress outlet for him. because every- 1 have ever had here in Bowling sometimes when things arc stressful. Cireen. There was also the BW.1 one was so positive and upbeat. Il can be encouraging to sec SIC incident - I had my picture taken They meet up one night a week at with SIC SIC in the middle of my their secret place. They around SIC. favorite bar And what the heck were campus and put up signs they spend (hey doing in there? Just having a time making. They raid the Union "It's something lo be done for the good lime with students. (or did) and hang out with sludents students. At times it's somewhat There has been some debate on there. They attend other events difficult to remain positive about the the purpose til this secretive group, a sponsored by organizations (the University because of actions or lot of people wonder about their "Real World discussion for example). effectiveness or reason for existing. Time commitment can vary between policies the administration under- But not me I think SIC SIC is a 5 to 20 hours a week, no pay. The takes. Sometimes il seems certain great tradition and should carry on organization is 54 years old and one members of the administration arc for years. I am not saying this just of (he oldest student organizations because I recently found out some of on campus. much more concerned about their my friends were members. I liked I think that in my college career I own career than Ihe welfare of the their group even before I knew they have been to only a few sporting sludents." Mike said. were in it. Mike Mcuti and Melissa events I was always too busy to go Baranecky held the secret for sens or too involved with everything else. Mike recommends calling 372- without me knowing. I wish now thai I would've taken the 7400 if you have a request for SIC Mike lied to inc. he lied to his lime to give my school some more friends. All for a good reason spirit. I admire those of you who SIC. Also, if you're an interested While I was suspicious of his where- were (or arc) in SIC SIC. It's nice to freshman, keep your eyes open for abouts. I attributed his absence 10 his know that they go and support the applications. Just don't tell anyone busy lifestyle. But he didn't sil out learns. Bui unlike oilier organiza- some of my parties because of tions thai might actually talk about you're interested in it. homework. He was at the basketball Iheir attendance al Ihesc events, SIC games. SIC stays quiet. "Some of my favorite moments Yet some people have com- Bree Swalt is a BG News colum- were going out and being able lo do plained. They say ihis group is nist. Chastise her for writing such ti things that you would never be able annoying, or rude. Objections nave flagrantly offensive column at 10 do Otherwise because you're con- been published in The News. But cealed, like sneaking up on a student this is jusl about misunderstandings. jbswatt9bgnet.bgsu.edu.

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CAMPUS\*rthanm>it - '.ItStW Flashing Our Briefs Toledo man faces possible death sentence

BG News Briefs Tin \SSIK IMIn PRESS Sonya Hayes, bet unborn child and Dining closing arguments, assis- police investigators, accusing them side the Davis' house when a man tor unlawfully terminating another tant I iic.is County prosccutot Mark ot overlooking other suspects wearing a mask shot her six times Black issues discussed person's pregnancy, lien told jurors thai Davis vs.is the I he) had pul then case togetfl March 31 A Black Issues Conference is TOLEDO, Ohio — A man The case focuses in pail on a only person who wanted to sec 61 and ill.il was it," Konop said. Ohio's law says a lelus should be planned from 8 a.m. lo 3 p.m Feb accused of killing his girlfriend and whether a fetus is a person. I laves and net baby dead "The) didn't want lo heat anything 12 in 101 Olscamp Mall Registra their unborn son because he did not considered a peison when "there is I ten called the shooting a slice! that didn't fit then case lion IKUIUS al S a in BOSH faculty, want to pa) child support was Jurors in Lucas County Common realistic possibility of maintaining stall and students get in free. Spon- happy he was about lo become a Pleas Court must decide whether abortion." Konop noted thai Davis [old and nourishing ol a life outside the sored by the Centet foi Multicultui father again. Ins defense attornej the unborn baby later named "Mis lile \sas going lo change police he Has happy when he tound womb" Hayes was due to deliver al and Academic Initiatives. said Thursday. N"Kai Davis by the mother's rela- dramatically," lien said lie «.>s out he was the baby \ father, and w iihiu a tew days tives was a M.ible person. thai he lakes that responsibilit) sen Prosecutors contend thai Tei going IO he paying loi three kids " The law was changed in 19% Philosophy professor speaks Ollsls ranee Davis shot the woman and the Death penalty experts in Ohio Phone records showed that on after a campaign by a Middletown David Sobel from the department baby she was close to giving birth believe the case is the first in which the day ot the shooting that Davis "He's been paying a lot ol child man whose wile and unborn son of I'hilosopln al BQSU «ill speak someone in the stale has laced a lo because he was already paying called in check about his child sup- support," Konop said. "He's nevei were killed in a car wreck Support- on the topic "Subjective Accounts of possible death sentence in the more than J900 a month for child pon payments and about unemploy- complained about thai " er ol the hill at the time said the) Well-Being anil Reasons for Action" killing of a fetus even though others support for two oilier children. ment benefits, Hen said Davis did not testily during the Thursday. Icb 24 The event will have been convicted under Ohio'. weren't trying affect abortion lake place in Room l(K)l in the BA Jurors began deliberating Thurs- fetal homicide law. "Davis didn't want die baby, and trial rights. building from 4(0 pin lo 6 p.m. day night on ihc three aggravated Inkl others thai Haves wasn't going Hayes and Davis grew up on the In May 1997. a Cincinnati Sobcl speaks as pan of the l« ISI Ohio lawmakers in 1996 passed murdei charges against Davis, 27. to have it." llerr said same street and began dating in Economics Colloquium Series. the law thai allows prosecutors to woman was the first convicted who could be sentenced to death it high school Relatives desenbed it undci the law alter causing a car Weights class offered for seek homicide charges it a defen- Defense Vttornc) Alan Konop convicted. dant causes the termination ol a questioned the credibility of several a- a iock\ relationship. accident that killed a woman and women I)a\is is accused of killing liable pregnancy. prosecution witnesses and criticized Haves was sitting in her car out her unboin son Recreational sports is offering a class for women to learn the basics of weight training. •■Women on Weights'' will be held Feb. 9. 23 and CONFERENCE FIREWALL March I from 12 p.m. to I p.m. in Continued from page one. 'flic center hail a vision foi implementing Continued from page one. servers, loo las a iesuh of the firewall]." the Student Recreation Centet weight room a Hit' for a couple years. Since October. Goranl said. pus network Goranl said thai ihere i- no The cost oi the series is $20 To poet from Detroit. Concluding the da> is a members ol the center have been working to Goranl also said ihe firewall improved keynote address b) Mel Jackson, an actor, restriction on outgoing traffic; student- are no register, call the recreation centet al make tins vision a realit) Theii BIC plan sec u i it) 2-2711 or si;'ii up al the center's writei and comedian Additionally, he starred luiigei able to serve files from the compute! in ning committee included students from cam "We spend a lot ol our time, and a lot of main o|lu c in "Soul Food." then loom lo people outside the I'lmcisily "We wanted someone that tin- generation pus organizations and facult) and staff mem- network Most othei Internet activities, like expensive lime, tracking down security prob- Library offers assistance of college students can recognize." Haynes bers from offices .MOSS ihc campus. Web suiling and ftp sessions, are unaffected lems." Goranl -aid. "There have been a lol of Sixty-minute seminars on libran said "We warned someone who will send a "It was an opportune lime for the BIC lo "We look traffic that's not necessanl) attack, that have caused damage hew " research will he offered through positive message about being a black person become concrete" she -aid "As i.n as hav- legitimate lo students in the residence halls... The firewall prevents students from run- Feb. IK in the Jerome Library I lee and succeeding in your dream, and also on ing the right people in place who can do aca- and reduced i)." Goranl said. ning web page- on then computers, but he Ironic Reading Room (Room 125) the importance of endurance " demic advising and committed to helping Several common activities were affected s.nd thai in ihe neat future students will be Sessions w ill be offered on devel- Ihc space reserve for the lilC was tilled ICQ tiscis ma) have to change then settings oping Web searching skills, along up lo capacity by Feb. I. within two weeks. w uii the program." able to urn personal web pages from a Uni- to accommodate the firewall, and student - can with an introduction to frequently "We didn't want more than 2tM) people Haynes added that llic is unique in the versit) servei no longci use the Internet to receive phone used electronic resources. The lust attending one session al a time." she said senseihai it is one ot the tew events on cam "I do believe it's unfortunate thai it wasn't half of each seminal v.ill focus on calls. Singer also mentioned thai a student's "We have reserved some overflowing places. pus thai is co programmed and cosponsored demonstrations and hands on exer- up [when the firewall went up|." Ciorant said II people want to come. I encourage them to webcam -topped working when the firewall cises, alter which students can prac "We have both the president ot the I'm ■■ -.ml IT'S i- developing a web page come to the on-sile registration al S am and was pul up. though he was not certain Ihe fire- Xicc Searching foi materials. ver&it) ami a big name speaker," Haynes to keep students informed about network we will try to see what we can do." wall wa- ihe cause No reservations are needed said, "ll is awesome that the presidenl is Issues A listing ot the sessions In date She added that they will try to In people In addition to restricting network activity. and topic is available al in sessions that are in less demand and al showing lus appreciation foi the students the firewall also logs netwoik activ u\. Goranl "We would like to communicate better and http://www.bgsu edu/colleges/librar leasi to permit them to sit in on the keynote participation in making B( 1SU a bettei place. said we will try to do thai in the future." Singer y/infosrv/lue/seminars/60mins html speaker I haven't yel seen anything like it." "We've located some piclly scnoiis MP3 said WE'LL PAY $$$$$$$$$ Management Inc. YOU $35,000+ GREENBRIAR, INC. I X P R E S S Fall Openings TOWARD YOUR Time Is Running Out For Fall 2000 FAX CASH: ■ :..TAX PLACE i> S> $$$$$S> >S $ 8 c- DIPLOMA. 224 E.WOOSTER 352-0717 M.MIIJ;I mini Inc. Wooster House Apt. Nou can earn more than Columbia Court Apartments 716 E. WiHister $18,000 during a standard Money Orders ACROSS FROM McFALI Army Reserve enlislmenl (903, 907, 915, 921, 929, 935 Thurstin) I hdllll ...and over $7,000 if you Stalls at $400 (all 353 5800 • 3 bedroom/2 baths qualify for the Montgomery 1068 N. Mam SI. • Furnished (il KM... pi us, help in paying Bowling Green. 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i jt_^_ page 6 The BG News Friday. February 11,2000 SPORTS www.bgnews.com/sporls Junior back in Cincinnati with long awaited trade THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Widely regarded as the best all- house during the days when his hour window to negotiate a long- around player in the game, the 30- father. Ken Sr. was part of the Big term deal with Griffey. CINCINNATI - Junior has year-old Griffey is considered a Red Machine. A contract that includes a lot of come home. threat to break Hank Aaron's career Ken Sr. is now the Reds' bench deferred payments was agreed Following three months of often record of 755. Junior coach and a candidate to eventually upon Thursday afternoon, accord- deadlocked trade talks, the Cincin- already has hit 398 with his sweet, succeed Jack McKeon as manager. ing to a source speaking on condi- nati Reds reunited Ken Griffey Jr. left-handed swing, and was voted Griffey turned down an eight- tion he not be identified. with his father and his hometown onto 's All-Century team year. $148 million contract exten- The trade involved only Cincin- yesterday by sending four players sion last summer with the last fall. nati and the Mariners, and was the to the . Perhaps never before has such a Mariners, and trade talks with the The final piece of the deal came great player been traded in his Reds heated up during the winter first big move by Carl Lindner when Griffey agreed to a nine-year prime. Babe Ruth. Rogers Hornsby meetings in December. Along the since buying the Reds from Marge way. Griffey blocked a trade to the contract worth $116.5 million, the and Frank Robinson are others that Schott last fall. There had been richest package in baseball history. come to mind. New York Mels. The pact covers from 2000-0°. and Cincinnati is the only place the As recently as Tuesday, it speculation a three-way deal the Reds even have an option for a 10-time All-Star center fielder appeared the Seattle-Cincinnati including Anaheim was in the I Oth season. wanted to play. And when spring deal had bogged down over the works. While Griffey boarded a plane training begins later this month, his Reds' financial concerns — they Reds fans immediately began in Honda to fly to Cincinnati for a trademark backward hat will have a didn't think they could afford him news conference, euphoric fans "C" on it. beyond 2000. the last year on his daydreaming of Griffey playing honked horns on the streets, put up Brett Tomko and out- contract. center field at Cinergy Field, and "Welcome Home" signs in their The Mariners resolved the fielder were sent to even a new ballpark in the new yards and reveled in the team's Seattle for Griffey, along with a Associated Press Photo impasse by giving agent Brian most celebrated trade since Pete pair of minor leaguers: infielder WELCOME HOME—Ken Griffey Jr. returns home to Cincinnati Goldberg permission to talk to the future. No telling if he'll continue Rose returned as player-manager in Antonio Perez and right-hander to help the Reds make a run at the World Series title. Reds, a move that may have violat- to wear No. 24 — it belonged to 1984. Jake Meyer. ed baseball's rules against tamper- Tony Perez, elected last month to "His name comes up like Pete "It's like being traded for Jordan into the Hall of Fame as a hope of keeping him after this sea- ing. Rose's name as far as Cincinnati." or something." Tomko said. Mariner." Seattle president Chuck son. He was eligible for free Assured that Griffey would the Hall of Fame. said coach Ron Oester. a native Indeed. Griffey could be his Armstrong said. "We might not agency, and said he wanted to be- accept less to play in his home- Griffey is a lifetime .299 hitter who played lor the Reds. "That's sport's Michael Jordan. No wonder have baseball here except for Ken, closer to his home in Florida. town, the Reds went ahead and with 1.152 RBIs in II seasons, all the magnitude he's at for Cincinnati and we might not have Safeco He eventually limited his list of comnleted the five-player trade on the Mariners were so reluctant to in Seattle. He has won 10 straight fans." lose him. Field." eligible teams to one — Cincinnati, Wednesday night, then asked the And for all of baseball, too. "We hope that Ken decides to go The Mariners, though, had little where he grew playing in the club- commissioner's office for a 72- Gold Gloves. Double trouble as Falcons invade Miami Men's Basketball Hockey Can men RedHawks erase next road road block for leers woes vs. Miami? DAN NIED SPORTS EDITOR PETE STELLA With the most important part of ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR their schedule in full swing, injuries can't come at a worse time for the The 1999-2000 basketball season Falcon hockey team. is starting to take shape, a strange However, the injury bug has shape. potentially put three key players out In the national picture Wednes- of the lineup for this weekend's day night, there were many major home and home series with Miami. upsets. Ohio Slate fell to Iowa and The only player who will defi- Indiana lost to Minnesota, both on nitely sit is defenseman Marc Bar- shots in the last five seconds. The low, who has a variety of injuries. nation's longest home winning', Fellow blue-liner Doug Schueller is streak was snapped when Maryland highly doubtful with a recurring defeated Duke and Auburn was knee injury and leading scorer Greg upended by LSI). And to wrap it up. Day is probable for the weekend NC Stale got their butts handed to with a shoulder injury. them by unranked North Carolina. Barlow was injured for most of Upsets like these make college the Nebraska-Omaha series, and ear- basketball exciting and in the Mid- lier this week he took a puck off his American conference, the Miami RedHawks had a big win of their skate in practice. Schueller hasn't skated since last own. The dangerous Akron Zips traveled down to Oxford Wednesday Wednesday and was out for the night looking to extend their win Nebraska-Omaha series. The loss of record but were upset 70-61. Satur- Schueller. the team's captain and top day afternoon, the BG men's basket- defenseman. would be detrimental. This season, the Minnesota ball team heads down to Miami and BEN FRENCH/ The BG News MIKE LEHMKUHLE/ The BG News will be ready to dance with the devil. DRIVE—Bowling Green guard Trent Jackson drives to the bas- native has repeatedly set the tone for SWOOP Bowling Green forward Ryan Fultz swoops to the BG's games by hitting early and "We have to go to work on li iday ket against Buffalo. Jackson and the Falcons try to put their net against Northern Michigan. Fultz and the Falcons will try to and get prepared for Miami." Falcon often. He is a staple on the penalty road problems behind them when they travel to Miami to take on improve on their 10th place standing this weekend in a home forward Dave Esterkamp said. "We kill and is the teams emotional the RedHawks tomorrow. just need to play defense like we did and home against Miami. leader. at the beginning of the season. As "If I play at all it will just be to soon as we gel back to that, we will test it out." said Schueller. who may be a danserous team." in the conference. BG is 10-0 at end up having surgery on the knee. Forward Len Matclla is leading "But maybe I'll be able to go. We'll The Brown and Orange have a home this season but 5-6 on the road the nation in field goal percentage just have to see how it feels." long and hard season ahead of them. and with tough road games against MAC notes Without Barlow and potentially After Miami, the Falcons end their the Zips and the Thundering Herd, Wednesday. Ball State defeated Schueller. the Falcons' defensive home portion of the season next the Falcons must get it together. Western Michigan 80-60 and Kent lineup will be depleted to say the week with games against Kent and "I understand we have to win a topped Eastern Michigan 76-64. least. Sophomore Joe Siatkus will Eastern Michigan. They then head couple of games (on the road) to win Miami toppled Akron and Ohio step in and fill the void, but it will be %on the road to compete against the MAC championship," BG coach dropped Central Michigan 83-77. Akron and Marshall. Each of these Dan Dakich said. "Not too many Bowling Greemfll-15-OJ vs. Miami (12-11-3) up to the other four regular defense- Kent tops the East at 19-4 over- games are as important as the next teams have won seven games on the man: Louis Mass. Grady Moore. and the one preceding it. road this season." all and 11-3 in the MAC. Akron 7:35 tonight BG Ice Arena 11J Adams and Mike Jones to carry "Right now we're talking like it's Falcon notes holds second place at 16-7, 10-4 7:05 Saturday Gof gin Ice Arena the load. Forward Anthony Stacey scored With Statkus seeing sparing time i five game season." Esterkamp and BG follows at 17-6,9-4. Ohio said. "We've got five games left and 15 points Wednesday against Buffa- io: 88.1 with Steve jlears and Dave Crane last weekend, the Falcons defense we are right in the midst of the MAC lo and moved into second place on moves lo fourth 15-10, 8-5 and core was down to those four. That is championship. We like our position the All-time scoring list. Stacey Marshall (15-7) and Miami (11- a definite possibility for this week- Key Stat: The RedHawks are 1-6 in their last seven end. in the standings but our defense def- topped Antonio Daniels (1.789) and 10) are tied for fifth with both road games and have been out scored 80-13 in that initely has to pick up for these last is behind leader Howard Komives span. "It's just something we have to five games." (1.834). Stacey needs 31 points to having 7-6 conference marks. rise up to," Mass said. "We played Their win against Buffalo tie Komives and could break the Buffalo slays in the basement at with four defenseman last weekend Wednesday night increased the Fal- record next Wednesday night against Kent... cons' record to 17-6 overall and 9-4 i See MEN, page 8. i See Hockey, page 8.

Women's Tennis takes its chances against 2-2 Depaul; Men take weekend off DOROTHY WRONA five starters from last season, have Ta, lor. also has a hard, accurate got to be ready for Mime hard-hitting Despite Rhodes' illness. Dean is "They'll be ready to compete," SPORTS WRITER two players who can dominate a ihot. matches," Dean said. optimistic about this match. She Dean said. "I think we will too." "These girls are hard cites the doubles teams as a strong match "She's scary." Dean said. "She's The Falcons will play at 11:30 BGSU's women's tennis team hitter.-, and they use point. Barbara Fuzesi. the number one a strong girl and a big hitter." will put its 4-0 record on the line this some slice." "It's a real confidence builder," a.m. Sunday at the Shadow Valley player, has a hard and accurate shot. Sunday will be the third of three Sunday against the DePaul Blue The Falcons will Dean said. "You just feel so much Tennis Club in Toledo. Last year, she defeated Erica matches this weekend for the Blue Demons. be without junior more confident when you get that Men's Tennis Wasilewski 6-0, 6-0. even though DePaul is 2-2 on the season, but Demons, who will play Western Meghan Rhodes, who point " Wasilewski played well. The men's tennis team is idle this has beaten Illinois and lost to Iowa Michigan on Friday and Eastern Penny came down with the Because both teams have tough and Michigan, all Big Ten teams "All her shoi placements were Michigan on Saturday. However, the Dean flu earlier this week schedules and have already played weekend. They will return to action Last year they beat the Falcons 4-3. hard." head coach Penny Dean said. Falcons are not taking ihem lighily. Senior Beth Wilson some dominant opponents, this next Friday at home against Ferris The Blue Demons, who return The number two player. Laura "From our point of view, we've will take her place. match is certain to be a battle. State.

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Gymnastics Home season over for gymnasts MATTHEW P. LYONS 191.425-193.925/193.85 by Ball Knights 193.95-192.825. State and Kent State respectively. Overall. BG head coach Dan SPOKIS WRITV.R The Falcons are now 2-3 in the Connelly felt his team did well dur- MAC ing the weekend. The Falcon gymnastics team The Falcons also dropped their "I felt we had a good weekend always seems to be on the run. second straight to Kent State Friday. mentally as well as physically," BG will see the Golden Flashes Lasl weekend. BG went 3-2 in Connelly said. "We did not have any twice more prior to the conference three days This week the team will major injuries, and we put up a good meet, including a March 3 meet that fly east to participate in the New score for our last home meet. Thai will count in the MAC standings. Hampshire Invitational. will help us when ii comes time to figure out regional qualifying , Looking back on last weekend's The Falcons closed the 2000 marathon, the Falcons started the home season Saturday with an easy score." victory over Cornell University, and second half of the year by ending the BG now turns its attention low ard a close win over Rutgers University. home season On Thursday. BG wel- the upcoming weekend. Today the comed Centenary College of The Falcons and Scarlet Knights team flies to New Hampshire for a Louisiana to the Fpplcr Complex, squared off in a rivalry dating back tri-meet with New Hampshire and and came out with a sound victory. 10 the days of the old NCAA east Maryland. Both teams are nationally . The highlight of the meet for the region. The two teams, while rarely ranked. Coach Connelly believes BEN FRENCH/ Falcons was the 4N I scored on bars. ever meeting on the floor, were putting up a high score here is The BG New* That score propelled BG to a 189.3- fighting for the final spot in the important. I8(>.7 victory regional. VAULT—A Falcon gym- "We need to put up some good nast performs on Friday the Falcons traveled to Gymnast Jamie Kent fell a part scores for our regional qualifying Ball State to meet up with Mid- oflhc rivalry. Some of Kent's former the vault earlier this score." said Connelly. "This is an season. Although their American Conference foes Ball competitors were on the Rutgers excellent chance to do just that ' State and Kent State. BG suffered team. home season is com- some trouble on bars and beam, but The Falcons square off against plete, the Gymnastics "It felt good to beat them." said put up scores over 48 points on both the University of New Hampshire team travels to New Kent. vault and ll>tor Despite the high and the University of Maryland at Hampshire this week- points, the Falcons were defeated The Falcons topped the Scarlet 7p.m. Saturday in New Hampshuc end.

Women's Basketball EMU women come to Anderson Arena DAVE TRUMAN answer to that. We just need to take the confi- Thai is the biggest credit to this team, in ihe SPORTS WRITKK dence from Monday and take it into Saturday. respect we still get along." Farmer said. "We Eastern is a team wc can bear' enjoy playing together Wc know that there are Homecourt advantage in the first round of the The Eagles have three new starters from last some times when we lose that it is our fault com- Mid-American Conference tournament will once season and arc led by Knsiv Masks lessica pletely. There are ups and downs in every season. again be on the line when the Bowling Green Henry, and Stephanie Smiley. If we can gel through the downs, that builds our women's basketball team hosts Eastern Michigan Bt < coach Dec Knoblauch character as a team " Saturday at Anderson Arena at 2 p.m. said HG made strides in iis According to Farmer, the Falcons will aim to EMU and BG arc even in ihe loss column, but press after Monday's game. exploit the EMU 2-3 zone with their high-pow- the Eagles are in the driver's seat for homecourt "Our press was pretty ered three-point attack BG will use its own 1-1-3 advantage because they sit in the eighth position she said. "That's three matchup zone against the Eagles at 5-7. 11-12 overall. The Falcons are 4-7. 6-15 games in a row where they are after Monday's win over Northern Illinois finall) starting to get it. The "We wan) M take away penetration and double BG hasn't been able to string together consec- pressing is not an exact sci- the low post." Knoblauch 'said. "Eastern Michi- utive wins this season, but the team has won two ence The old saying is. 'the gan also plays a maichup zone, but it's different Angie best pressing learns are the than ours It'll come down tit who shoots better." of its last three. Farmer Falcons guard Angie Farmer said she could not teams thai have .i lot of juniors Knoblauch said she is still looking for explain why the team has struggled lo be COIISIS and seniors, because they've l>ecn doing it for improvement in team defense and rebounding. tent. >c.irs ' BG's achilles heal all year The Falcons may noi have much experience BEN FRENCH/ The BG News "Wc don't know how to get going and keep "Anyone can have a big game down low," together, but they are handling iheir learning WOMEN—The BG women's basketball team will lace up against going." Farmer said. "One game we can be up and Farmer said 'It's just a matter ol us getting our experiences .is ,i unit. Eastern Michigan tomorrow at Anderson Arena. the next we can be down. There's obvious!) no double teams correct out of our matchup."

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CBS Sportsline reported Thursday. second and final day of a hearing he hopes will lead to a ignated All-Pro defensive end Robert Porcher their Sanders is expecting a ruling within days on voided the final two years of his contract with the Dol- reduction in his suspension. franchise player Thursday afler failing to reach an phins on Thursday. It remained unclear whether the 38- whether he must repay the Detroit Lions $5.5 million agreement on a long-lcrm deal. on a signing bonus, the sports Web site reported, citing The Atlanta Braves reliever, suspended by commis- year-old quarterback will retire or return for another sea- sioner Bud Selig until May I and lined $20,000. was the Porcher would have become an unrestricted free son. unidentified sources. agent at 4 p.m. Thursday. With the sides still $6.5 mil- Sanders and the Lions are awaiting arbitrator Sam primary witness called by the players' association, which lion apart, the Lions made him their franchise player. Marino could rejoin the Dolphins or go to another Kagel's ruling on the team's claim that Sanders must hoped to convince arbitrator Shyam Das lo overturn Ihe team as a free agent. repay half of the $11 million signing bonus he got in penally That means Porcher will receive a one-year contract "I'm not going to speculate about what Dan's going to for $4,253 million, the average of the five highest-paid 1997. He played two years on a six-year contract. Das' decision is expected later this month. defensive ends in 1999. Although he can still talk with do," Dolphins president Eddie Jones said Thursday. "Dan The CBS site quotes Sanders agent David Ware as "It will be no sooner than 10 days from now," manage- is a great athlete and he's done everything possible he can other teams, the Lions can match any offer or receive saying Kagel's ruling could come next week. Sanders' ment lawyer Rob Manfred said. two first-round draft picks as compensation. do in football. father, William Sanders said Thursday night his son Braves and catchers are scheduled lo report lo "Our final offer was $35 million for five years, "I'm sure he's going through the thought process of. told him during a telephone conversation Wednesday spring training Feb. 17. 'Do I still want to do this?' He had the injury last year and including a $12 million signing bonus, which was the night that "Ihey're going to rule in the next day or Former major league pitcher Scon Sanderson was the his knees are not getting any better. I'm sure that's what largest contrail ever offered by the Lions." Lions gen- two." only other witness called by the union. He testified on the he's thinking about." And while the Web site said Sanders would consult eral manager Chuck Schmidt said. Marino threw 12 touchdown passes and 17 intercep- with family and friends about a possible NFL return, effects of shortened spring training. "It's before ihe arbitration panel. There's nothing more Barrasso leaves game because of father's illness tions last season, missing five games and most of a sixth the elder Sanders said his 30-minute talk with his son CANONSBURG. Pa. — Pittsburgh Penguins coach because of a neck injury. He finished with a career-low included no mentions of such a comeback. I can say," union head Donald Fehr said. "It was a very full day of testimony." Manfred said. "It Herb Brcxiks pulled goalie Tom Barrasso after one peri- 67.4 passer rating. "We talked more about Derrick Thomas than we od in a win over Atlanta because he thought Barrasso Coach Dave Wannstedt has indicated that he would did about him." William Sanders said from his Wichi- was eight hours." had taken the stress of his father's cancer onto the ice prefer to go with a younger quarterback like Jim Druck- ta. Kan., home, alluding to Tuesday's death of the In contrast to Wednesday, the first day of Ihe grievance with him. enmiller or Damon Huard. who was 4-1 as a starter last Kansas City Chief's star linebacker. hearing, there were few protesters on the sidewalk outside The Penguins won 5-2 after falling behind 2-0 after season. "I pray that he comes back," Sanders' father said of baseball's offices. one period. Jean Sebastian-Aubin replaced Barrasso. Though there is no timetable for Marino's decision, he his son, who walked away from the game less than Selig testified Thursday on Ihe rationale of his decision Assistant coach Eddie Johnston talked to Barrasso after likely will make an announcement before March 20. the 1.500 yards shy of Walter Payton's NFL career rush- and was questioned by union lawyer Gene Orza on what the first period and told Barrasso to take himself out. day the Dolphins begin their offseason workout program. ing mark. precedents he considered. Braves president Stan Kasten Barrasso father is seriously ill with brain cancer, and "We've got a new coordinator, a new head coach and "I don't care if he ever breaks the record. I just also testified on the opening day along with an Atlanta city Brooks said he believed thai stress was affecting Bar- we're going to have a new offensive system." Jones said. want to see him play. I miss him. Nobody has a style councilman. rasso's play. "And I don't know how Dan fits into that." like his." Kevin Hallinan. baseball's executive director of securi- Barrasso was allowed lo miss Thursday's practice. He is expected to be available for Friday's home game With Marino no longer under contract, ihe Dolphins Lions spokesman Bill Keenist wouldn't elaborate ty, was management's final witness Thursday and talk on the report. with Edmonton gained $5.8 million to spend during the free agent signing "Our position has always been to believe that about Ihe measures baseball look lo protect Rocker last "He needed some time off," Brooks said. "He's period, which begins Friday. They also released veteran Barry, until he indicates otherwise, is retired." Keenist September and Oclober, when he got into verbal sparring going through some personal things." tight end Troy Drayton on Thursday. said. with New York fans MEN- HOCKEY

Continued from page 6 Continued from page 6 their first meeting last semester they BG has been solid at Ihe BGSU Ice beat BG 7-0 at Goggin Arena, the Arena. Ihe site for tonight's game. Kent tops the East at 19-4 so we've done ii before." sight of Saturday's game. Then, "They'll just have to know when they took one away from the Fal- The revenge factor is on the Fal- overall and 11-3 in the MAC. Men's Basketball cons 4-2 in January. Akron holds second place at 16- lo expend energy, and when to con serve it." Powers said. This scries takes on a greater cons' mind as they remember what 7, 10-4 and BG follows at 17-6, 9- Bowling Green (17-6) at Miami (11-10) Leading scorer Greg Day is giv- importance when the standings arc happened earlier this season. 4. Ohio moves to fourth 15-10, 8- ing Ihe Falcons a small scare. A factored in. The sixth place Red- Hawks' 8-9-3 (12-11-3 overall) 5 and Marshall (15-7) and Miami 3 p. m. at Millett Hall shoulder injury has forced him to "They've kicked our ass twice (11-10) are tied for fifth with both wear the dreaded red jersey this record in the CCHA puts them only five points ahead of the 10th place this season." center Adam Edinger having 7-6 conference marks. week in practice. However, Powers is optimistic Falcons (8-12-0. 11-15-0 overall). Buffalo stays in the basement at Radio.-88.1 WBGU s.iid "So we have to remember that that Day will be able lo take the ice "We can't afford to gel swept 5-18 and 3-11. against Miami. this weekend," Powers said. "And this weekend." In the West, Ball State holds 7V VVUAB Channel Sin BG neither can they. These are big Faceoff for tonight is scheduled games, and fifth through 11 In place the top spot at 15-7, 7-6. Toledo The games for 7:35 at the Ice Arena. Tomorrow follows with a 12-12, 7-7 mark Miami has basically had iheir are still up for grabs." way with the Falcons this season. In The RedHawks have been horri- the series moves to Miami at 7:05 and Eastern Michigan falls to ble on ihe road this season, while p.m. third with a 12-10, 6-7 record. Northern Illinois takes fourth MrWMHWCMOvfMrWMWW place at 12-10, 6-7 and Western Michigan has netted an 8-14,4-10 Find out who wins... in mark. Central Michigan holds last place with a 5-17, 2-11 stand- the BG NEWS ing. Sports scores »ww»M*»»Wmtt«v«-:C*:W^

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Maybe it's because I am single being held by The Center for Multi- The troupe has also performed at speaker Mel Jackson will begin the to have someone that the students and have not had a date in ages, or cultural and Academic Initiatives on numerous celebrations and events in third act with an address to the atten- can recognize." maybe it is because this holiday has Feb. 12 will feature three very dis- the area, including the Kwanzaa cel- dees. She added that Jackson should be tinct acts. ebration at the University of Toledo Jackson is a writer, actor and well received by the attendees of the become full of crass commercialism, and at many Toledo schools. comedian. He starred in "Soul conference because he comes from a but I loathe Valentine's Day. So The first act, The Africana Dance Troupe, will perform narrative and A special celebration dance, enti- Food" and "Invited Guest" as well similar background of many of the while everyone else listens to their interpretive African dance from tled "Dumba." will be performed as numerous theater productions, students. silly little love songs. I listen to my varying cultures. The dance is "Dumba" is a fast-paced dance set to among them "Raisin in the Sun." Jackson was discovered on a pub- favorite songs. Here, ladies and choreographed by a graduate student rhythm percussion. The dance is Jackson has also appeared on televi- lic bus by a modeling firm the sum- gentlemen are some of the greatest from Ghana. Habib. unique because the dancers will also sion in "Living Single." guest mer before his first year of college. anti-love songs of all time. Advisor Shelia Brown said the sing while they are performing the starred in "The Jamie Fox Show." Informative and educational lec- You cannot even begin to talk group is lucky to have him this year. piece. "In the House" with L.L. Cool J and tures will fill out the rest of the day. about anti-love songs without men- Habib has danced his entire life in Minnita Daniel-Cox. a BG music the mini-series "The Temptations" Such topics include. "Blacks in a student, will sing the Black National Global Perspective." "Healthy Rela- tioning the mother of them all. his native country and has first hand Jackson will speak to the confer- tions'" and 'Blacks in Popular Cul- "Love Stinks" by the J Geils Band. experience with many of the tradi- Anthem. "Lift Every Voice" at the ence members about his ideas of ture." Everyone is invited to attend Now this is a classic with the chorus tional dances. opening. faith and hard work in relation to his the conference hosted by the center Photo Provided The troupe has varying cultural The second act takes place during experiences as a black man and per- for Multi-cultural and Academic Ini- of "Love stinks/Yeah Yeah." The lunch where Khary Kimari Turner, a former. JACKSON— Writer, actor and video, which follows the bouncing backgrounds and ages among its tiatives. The Black Student Union. members. Area high school students. spoken word poet famous in the Jackson was chosen from a list of The Latino Student Union and Delta comedian Mel Jackson is the heart routine, is perfect. If you real- BG faculty and community mem- Detroit area, will recite both old and possible candidates because of his Sigma Theta. For more information Black Issues Conference ly want to capture the emotion of the bers make up the dance and percus- new material. A book signing will positive self-image, acting exposure and registration call the center at keynote speaker. song rent "The Wedding Singer" and sion ensemble. follow the luncheon, with books and his relation to the students. 372-2642. see Adam Sandier put his heart and soul into it. Now in the female angst depart- ment we of course have Alanis ROmSnCG Or Plot! Valentine's day movie guidlines Morisette and her classic "You Oughta Know." Now this is a beau- ERIN BERGER and Peter Lorre almost at his creepi- JAMES ELDRED ty. You have to wonder just how bad est (for truly creepy Lorre check out ENTERTAINMENT WRITER that ex-boyfriend is cringing in his & ERIK PEPPLE "M," just don't do it on Valentine's seat. This is the one to listen to right If you really love the person that ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS Day). Possibly the greatest of the after you have been dumped. old Hollywood pictures. "Casablan- you are with on V-day, and you want Next on the list is Radiohead's to stay with that special someone This weekend instead of fighting ca" is first and quite possibly the "Creep." Now this is one to plunk in perfect date movie. after the festivities are over then stay the crowds at BG's finest restaurants away from these rentals. the CD player when you are down. (ha!) and hotels, be cheap and show With lines like "I wish I was spe- your significant other how much SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE cial," this song brilliantly captures Before they tanked with the LOLITA you love them by renting a movie. Nothing says "Happy Valentine's the emotion and darkness that one No not porno (although if your hokey e-mail love story "You've Got Mail." Meg Ryan (what's a list Day!" like a striking tale of a mid- can feel after the end of a relation- loved one is into that sort of thing- dle-aged man getting it on with a ship. bully for you. champ!), but a good of romantic movies without the queen of the genre?) and Tom Hanks teenage girl. If your girlfriend is A song that shows the mixed old fashioned, and in some cases begging you to rent a romantic com- not-so-old fashioned love stories. played long distance paramours in emotions of romance is "Married this charming Nora Ephron comedy. edy for the night. I'm betting that With Children." which can be found BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S This loose remake of "An Affair to this isn't the one she was talking on Oasis's debut album. This song is Remember." is inundated with refer- Photo Provided about. Phot Provided . one of the few that still makes me Audrey Hepburn (NOW enter- ences to that original film, but man- SAY— Cusack serenades his LO— Dominique Swain & Jere- think of my ex. We have the won- tainment's choice for most beautiful MY DEMON LOVER woman ever) shines as Holly ages to be a charming modernized love in 'Say Anything.' my Irons share a timeless love derful lyrics like. "There's no need take on that classic. of first love. Probably the most 'normal' film in 97's 'Lolita.' Golightly. a country girl who adopts on this list. A man is cursed after he for you to say your sorry/Goodbye a swinger's era New York City style For more romance with Meg Also, anyone who denies that the down and watch with your signifi- I'm going home." This song also Ryan check out: "When Harry Met scene where Lloyd holds up a boom tries, to make out with a gypsy's cant other, unless you w'ant her to and a champagne addiction. daughter, now whenever he gets shows weakness by discussing that Unaware that she needs love and Sally," "City of Angels" and box to serenade his love (lone Skye, think you are a sick perverted freak there is still a possibility of a "French Kiss." in her only good movie to date) is horny he turns into'a homy demon. who digs bestiality, castration and security, she clings to her fiercely Then there's a battle, with an evil reunion. independent spirit refusing to be tied not one of the most romantic images more L.A. STORY to ever grace the silver screen is in demon and things start to get stu- Now. if you want the feel of a to anything. That is until she finds pid(er). At one point the hero (Nick love with George Peppard ("Hanni- Steve Martin's brilliant updating need of a emotional IV. SPANKING THE MONKEY '. lounge act. then there is Queen's of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" from TV s Family Ties) must make A touching love story between a "My Melancholy Blues." which is bal" from the A-Team. although Mr was not only a sharp satire of Holly- BETTER THAN CHOCOLATE out with his girlfriend's besLfriend teenage boy and...his mother? After . featured on the album News of the T. sadly does not make an appear- so he can tum into a demorHo save ance). By turns funny, emotionally wood mores, but an unabashedly How can a movie that borrows a a teenage boy's mom breaks her leg, J World. Freddie Mercury always had romantic love letter to his then wife line from a Sarah McLachlan song here. The best excuse for adulatoryMiulatory he is forced to care for her while his • a flair for performing. This little charged and romantic, "Breakfast at ever. Also, despite the ■tat this Tiffany's" is a classic love story. Victoria Tennant. With the goofi- be all bai lis Canadian import salesman father is out of town. Evi- ' ditty shows the big let down after a ness of "The Jerk" and the wistful focuses oi growing lesbian rela- is a 80s sex comedy, f pttle sex dently he took that job description < festive party. It is also done in a humor of "Annie Hall." "L.A. tionship een un artist and a , be seen. literally. Supposedly the best moth- Story" is the great overlooked er son incest film ever made (I don't ; more traditional, mellow style as 0O book st •Better Than j I compared to the bulk of the album. romantic comedy of the l 0's. Chocolate"' lances crisp, campy j keep track). Definite proof that there humor wii enes of tou f 1? And if are sex scenes in film that men do . This one will make you want to dim Biasturba- the lights and raise a drink. SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE very sexy iiacy. not find arousing. Joseph Fiennes plays a young, si adultery. I If you have reached acceptance Ujad bodies • that your relationship is over, then writer's blocked Bill Shakespeare in SWING this charming romance that hypothe- In the bigs, then it ' you have Blink-182's first hit sizes how Wild Bill was inspired to a family "Dammit." With it's the line. "Well I Asiaire/Gi write Romeo & Juliet, the classic- this boy mi al individ- . guess this is growing up" pretty story of love against all odds. by girl, bo; ul wanting to ' much sums it all up. It also reflects Gwyneth Paltrow is the young lass gets the gii • just how one can feel when the (and lad) who inspires in Will the brcath-takin; romance is over. stirrings of not only lust, but the romantic m Now, not every anti-love song ability to again produce beautiful as romantic e "Bui honey, has to have a negative message. prose. the Way Yoi Icolm Mac- up to that poi fttfse if you rent Case in point is the disco anthem "I Photo Provided III loose. The Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor. TIFFANY'S— Hepburn gives SAY ANYTHING There were dozens of romantic i around the ' This is the mother of pick me ups. Peppard a seductive glance in mperor who, This is a thundering anthem for the teen comedies in the 80's. but none 61's 'Breakfast at Tiffany's.' as truthful or heartfelt as killed unloyal broken hearted anywhere. This is the appointed his Photo Provided writer/director Cameron Crowe's FREAKS— One of the stars one to listen to after you have fin- debut feature. With an iconic per- slept with his ished wallowing in sorrow. The CASABLANCA from 'Blood Sucking Freaks' Speaking of classic love stories, formance by John Cusack as Lloyd upbeat disco tempo does not hurt "Kickboxing is the sport of the the Anost expensive looking freaky. either. there is none greater than oApcecl ii was actuall) "Casablanca." Equal parts romance future" Dobler and layers of depth BLOOD SUCKING FREAKS If you want to laugh you have the beneath the deceivignly simple sur- dal. While it does Midgets perform sexual acts with master of buffoonery. Weird Al. If and war time drama, "Casablanca" face, no other romantic comedy (W>r everyone (sex of decapitated heads. Watch it with features Humphrey Bogart at his uasion and most 11 It- you need to find one song Al style, best, Ingrid Bergman at her loveliest speaks as honestly and open hean- your mom. there is a great one from his Off the edly about the beauty and confusion 's not one you want to sit Deep End album. "You Don't Love Me Anymore" shows just how silly love can be. These songs are just the tip of the Nothing more than an accidental iceberg. There are countless others out there I'm sure. But one thing that ANA PEREIRA corruption of the authorities. The humor, however, was grant- contributed to the unsuccess- all of these songs do have one thing THEATRE CRITIC Ezell demonstrated an incredible ed by James Williams (Inspector in common, they do not depict love versatility in shifting characters and Bertozzo) throughout the show and in the same old sugar coated happy carrying a long and boring mono- by Chris tine Conley (Reporter) logue throughout the second scene. in the second Act. way. Grade: C The Theatre Department njade a However, his use of a foreign accent Conley did an out- So there you have it. some of rhy was not always clear, making it standing job by favorites for the love filled day. slow start of its 2000 season with "Accidental Death of an Anarchist." tedious at times for everyone in the bringing the entire While couples everywhere listen to audience. theatre back to life, stuff like Celine Dion and Barry With a political script, long monologues and inside jokes that But there was more needed to engaging the audi- White, I will be rocking out to were difficult for the audience to make this political thriller interest- ence in a performance "Love Stinks". Besides, this is the relate. "Anarchist" provided a ing. According to the program notes which was now fast one day of the year where I will "Accidental Death of an Anarchist is paced and funny to watch. ful debut of unique challenge to the audience: to "Anar- actually be proud to be single. It sure remain awake. an unusual concoction of slapstick, The technical aspects of the show beats my pathetic rock star worship- The play is about The Fool absurd humor and political charged were also very compelling, especial- chist." ping phase that I seem to be in right themes." Unusual not to say the ly the set design of a police station The (played by Shane Ezell) a master of "Acci- now. disguise who infiltrates an Italian least. Some of the political refer- done by Jamie Pfeiffer. It is hard to determine if the slow dental police headquarters to unravel the ences were made to the different Death of an Anar- Lisa Bellinger is still psycholical- death of an anarchist. The Fool then races in the United states, and a crit- paced first act was due to the politi- chist" will be playing this weekend ly infatuated with Robie Willams, manipulates the authorities through icism to the immigration laws and cal aspirations of the script or the at the Joe E. Brown Theatre. The and can be reached at the disguise of a judge, exposing the the discrimination among minority lack of direction given to the actors. showtimes are 8 p.m. on Friday and morning_glor\21@ hotmail.com. groups. Needless to say. different factors I page 10 The BG News Friday, February 11,2000 ENTERTAINMENT www.bgnews.iom/now

System Shock 2 simply shocking JAMES ELDRED Hamell on Trial rocked Howard's I YlliRTAINMENT WRITER KEVIN AEH Hamell on Trial may be a little loo has Sam Malone. his bar had the Son ENTERTAINMNET WRITER much to take in at first. His songs of Sam. His stories had to be true, In the early 90s there were literal- are elaborate stories that require you can't just make up fascinating ly hundreds of first-person shooter songs about pimps and drug addicts. Hamell was on (rial al Howard's your attention. Somewhere in the games flooding the market. There middle of his set he gets your atten- One song that particularly stood Wednesday night, but the jury wasn't was the big one. Doom, and about 50 there. tion before you even realize you out in the set was about Hamells gave it to him. At the beginning of experience meeting John Lennon. others, most of which sucked. One Where was everyone? 1 know the the show, most of the audience was The song recalled the time Hamell that got lost in the shuffle was the show was in the middle of the week, talking amongst themselves, by the met Lennon in a museum in the original System Shock. It was a great but Hamell on Trial didn't go on end of the performance all eyes were early 70s. You really have to hear and terrifying game, but it didn't sell until around midnight. You could've on Edward Hamell. He captivated him tell the story. many copies. done your homework and then head- the crowd with his machine-gun gui- Towards the end of his set, ed down to Howard's. tar playing. Hamell made a statement that could Surprisingly, almost ten years Rolling Stone called this man Before just about every song. also make a good philosophy of life. later, the series returns with System superbad. People! This was a con- Hamell would always say. "This is a "It was a good time." he said. "It Shock 2. Unfortunately, just like the cert that shouldn't have been missed. true story." Most of the songs he wasn't the worst night of my life." last one. it was released at the same Since most of you did miss it, I'll performed came from his experience That just about sums it up. It was time as an ungodly amount of first Photo Provided just tell you that it was a good time. of working in a crack bar in New a good show, but would've been bet- person shooters. It's once again get- SHOCKING— Get your system shocked (like the monkey) with If you've had a few drinks. York City. Hamell said if "Cheers" ter if more people showed up. ting lost in the shuffle, which is a Looking Glass Studio's System Shock 2. shame, because it's probably the most intense and frightening game will betray you!" Freaky. albeit very spooky, hallways. 'Lake Placid' pretty dry ever made. Needless to say, this game has a Also, the animation leaves much System Shock 2 takes place 42 great atmosphere. Once the terror to be desired. While the enemies years after the first game. starts, it never stops. Weird sounds look great and move very fluidly. ERIK PEPPLE pecting public, "Lake Placid" movie's only watchable perfor- SIIODAN. the insane AI force from echo down the hallways, mutilated animation for your weapons is prac- ENTERTAINMENT ASSISTANT EDITOR tells the limp tale of a giant mance) and a cop who makes corpses cover the floors, and you tically nonexistent. There's no Barney Fife look like Colombo. the first game, has returned and crocodile terrorizing a podunk taken over the Van Braun. the lirst never go long without hearing an reload animation. Visually speak- town in Maine. In come Bill It's nice to see David E. Kel- spaceship to achieve faster-than- unseen hybrid yelling. "Please kill ing, sometimes it is hard to tell if Pullman and Bridget Fonda to ley make a picture where his light space travel. Its intentions are me!" you fired your gun at all. causing Lake Placid: To paraphrase save the day and pray their main character wants to eat; unknown, but it has to be stopped, so Adding to the game's environ- you to waste the scarcely placed the Muppets, "Lake Placid" is careers also don't get devoured it's not so nice to sit through you. a solider for the UNN. are taken ment is its amazing amount of inter- ammo two, two things in one. It's both like so much chum. Joining this unscary, unfunny mess. out of cryogenic sleep and put into activity You can hack into the secu- System Shock 2 is not the greatest a bad comedy and a god-awful them in their quest to squash Not even succeeding as a "good" action rity system, read personal diaries game 1 have ever played, but it is horror flick. Written by David the raging reptile are Golden bad B movie like the "Giant At first there are no enemies. You (which gel severely twisted later on) definitely the most intense. It is a E. Kelley, the man who thrust Girl Betty White-cussing up a Gila Monster," "Lake Placid" and even raid the ship's vending thinking man's shooter, with just as Ally McBeal upon the unsus- storm, Oliver Platt (in the ends up being pretty flaccid. . spend ihis time searching bloody corpses for weapons, looking for machine. Of course, be careful, many puzzles as fights. If you have information regarding what hap- because a hybrid, or a monkey that the system for it. buy it. Just play it pened 10 everyone, and getting shoots psionic blasts (sounds funny on an empty bladder. ( \ * I accustomed to your surroundings. until one jumps you) could take you Da out at any time. About five minutes into the FINAL THOUGHT: Scary March 20 game, everything changes, because Sadly, while the storyline is «Rmeric*n Career Society that's when I ran into the first group excellent, the graphics could be bet- as hell and different than of Hybrids. They are severly decom- ter. They pale in comparison to most 3D shooters out there. posed walking corpses that try to Unreal. Half-Life, or even Quake 2. For fans of games like Resi- There are no complex structures, club you with pipes or shoot you dent Evil and first-person with shotguns while shouting things twisting corridors or advanced light- '/rw w^togne ws. corn like, "Run away!" and "Your tlesh ing techniques, just a lot of dark. shooters it's a must buy.

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ENTERTAINMENT I www. bgnew*.torn Mow ing the band sound like a low-rent ,11c at the trTT^c's^ullmcorpoJar Afghan Whigs. ing some bizarre metaphors (in "For Which is precisely the point. My Next Trick I'll Need a Volun- This is a tongue in firmly cheek (and teer" he's a chichanerous magician I'm not telling which cheek) venture whose only trick is his ability to ruin that gives the listener an affectionate tour of the soundscapes of 1970's relationships), but on the whole his pornography. voice is that of a survivor-someone With titles like "Cramming for who has been through hell and is College" and "Laying Pipe" and now making peace with his place on seems he wants to bathe everything Unless you religiously follow the CD snippets of dialogue featuring Ron in reverb and fancy studio effects. Sometimes when a major player Earth. WFgMMMMBritish music scene, chances are you "Hedgehog" Jeremy, you know what Unlike many singer/songwriters Occasionally this works as on the have no clue who Bernard Butler is. in a band leaves, their solo work is you are in for. Porno Sonic is a Zevon sings of his regret and anger anthemic "Footdown," which boasts That's a shame. After leaving the total garbage. Butler however has campy and kitshcy disc that pays a thudding, askew chorus (with back- British group Suede, Butler released been able to create yet another homage to the wa-wa guitars and the without a whiff of self-pity. He ing vocals by Aimee Mann and his his 1998 solo debut "People Move ama/.ing CD. The only bad news is ooooh-ahhhh orgasmic moans of a knows, as the title of one of the brother actor Chris Penn) and other one time artistically viable genre. tracks declares, his "Sh't's F'cked times seems out of place-most On". thai Butler's home label. Creation Butler has returned with Friends Records, is currently in shambles. Like a porno, however. Porno Up", but doesn't demand any sym- notably on the opening track (co-pro- Sonic is fun for about 20 minutes duced by Rage Against the Machine and Lovers, which has just crossed With the label's head leaving, it pathy-these are his mistakes and no then ennui sets in. The novelty has one else's. knob-twiddler Brendan O' Brien), the Atlantic to reach the US. looks like the label is slowly dis- worn off and the listener is left with the millennium inspired "Lucky Friends and Lovers is an excellent solving. If Columbia is smart they a cache of songs that are fun at say. In addition to the pathos and pain One." follow up to his debut. Butler is def- will keep Butler on their label. a party, but rather repetitive for a that broils on Life II Kill Ya, there's a Thankfully Penn forgoes his urge initely one of the best guitarists on GRADE: A solitary listener. sense of hope. The final suite of to get millennial on our asses and the scene. He is also an excellent -Lisa Bellinger But don't let that deter you from songs are three heartfelt, emotional- with the remaining tracks focuses on singer and songwriter. His sound is picking up a copy of Porno Sonic, ly draining tunes that come off more Michael Penn: what he does best-powerful song- similar to that of Oasis, but his voice those who will love it-you know as hymns than the bluesy rock that writing backed by melodies and har- is softer and more gentle than Liam who you are-are in for a fun listen. fills up the rest of the album. The Days Since a Lost monies that would make Lennon and Gallagher. GRADE: B- McCartney proud. -Erik Pepple final song "Don't Let Us Get Sick," The album's title track. "Smile" is a prayer for inner peace and emo- Time Accident Tracks like the gorgeous "Beauti- and "You Must Go On" are standout tional satiation. Verse after verse he ful"-sung from the point of view of tracks. "Smile" will take you back to 200O-Epic/57 Records the excuses people give to leave rela- begs someone (either God or his the "Morning Glory" era of Oasis. lover) to not "let us get stupid/Just The life of a second banana must tionships to the stark, disturbing "No Easy Way Out" is an excellent stink-especially when the second "Don't Let Me Go," in which Penn make us be brave/And make us play banana is deserving of so much intones to his lover that he wants her example of Butler's vocal ability. nice." more recognition. "to keep a piece of me." The lyric is His songwriting is even more appar- RON .iCRCMY , Zevon also makes the wise deci- ent on "Everyone I Know is Falling Such is the case with Michael drenched with distortion, making it sion to diminish the over produced Apart". Butler's songwriting is Penn, an immeasurably gifted musi- sound as if he is singing from beyond sound from most of his 90's work. cian who has spent most of his the grave. meaningful. The track is beautiful and is a far cry from anything his His obtuse melodies and askew career (since his huge 1989 hit "No Michael Penn is a fantastic painter Ron Jeremy lyrics remain intact, but the jaunty, Myth") living in the shadow of his of sonic landscapes and a gifted Britpop counterparts are doing. But- brother Sean Penn and equally gift- writer, all of which is at the fore on ler is able to play the guitar in ways self-aware harmonies and song ed wife Aimee Mann. MP4-a strong release by an underval- that some of his countrymen can & Others: structures are gone. Instead he sings It's a shame, too, because Penn ued artist. only dream of. over a ragged combo of guitar, Porno Sonic drums and piano arranged simply has been putting out top-notch GRADE: B+ One of the biggest no-no's of Warren records for over 10 years now and and profoundly It not only gives the -Erik Pepple music is long songs. Despite the fact 2000-J Bird Records has never been given his due. that "Has Your Mind Got Away" Zevon: Life'll songs a greater sense of urgency, but Hrr newest release, the cumber- clocks in at a hefty 8 minutes, it is This Valentine's Day when you an aura of power that gives tunes somely titled MP4: Days Since a are gettin' it on with the ladies, give like "My S'it's F'cked Up" and his Lost Time Accident, is certainly not amazing. It flows so well, you hard- Kill Ya ly know that it is so long. "em something they'll remember. moody cover of Steve Winwood's his best work (that would be Instead of setting the scene with 2000-Artemis Records reserved for his 1992 release, the However, while there are hints of "Back in the High Life Again," a the brothers Gallagher on this CD, some Harry Connick Jr.. Barry Warren Zevon has written about dimension they would have lacked haunting Free-for-all), but is a testa- White or Al Green, put them in the ment to his unerring gift for melody Butler does not steal all of his ideas. all sorts of dysfunction-the angst of had they been augmented with overt Butler is a more than capable song- mood with porn king Ron Jeremy headless assassins, high school kids and turn of phrase. and a band of cramtastic musicians studio touches. MP4 marries the introspective writer and it shows. There really is with a penchant for making cages Zevon is tough and uncompro- playing all of your favorite unre- out of the bones of the dead, were- lyrics of Free-for-all with the explo- no bad track to be found anywhere. mising-a rarity among singer-song- sive power pop of his 1997 release leased porno songs from the golden wolf angst and most dysfunctional Butler is by far one of the most era of stag flicks-lhe I970's. of all-lawyers. writers, and Life'll Kill Ya is a mile- Resigned, and for the most part the underrated musicians today. For marriage is successful. Penn also Producer Don Argott has set out On his first new record in five stone in his career. As the album those who cannot wait for Oasis's to give the world the ultimate in the years Zevon is taking aim at the closes Zevon is telling us that life seems to be taking cues from such new album, or if you are in mourn- porno experience-minus the nudity albums as the sonically similar Bernard Butler: scariest dysfunctions of all-those of will indeed kill us. but it's still worth Guided By Voices release Do the ing over the loss of The Verve, then and stickiness. His group of musi- himself. raging against that inevitability. this CD will fit perfectly into your cians with names like Chuck A. Zevon's material has always had Collapse GRADE: A- Friends & Lovers music collection. It may also be Load, lay down their chintzy funk a personal dimension, but on Life'll This is Penn's first attempt at pro- 1999-Columbia Records Kill Ya. the confessions and anger Erik Pepple ducing a full-length and at times it worth>V,,IIM itI, toW lookIIBIII into111,,' Butler's.<(.(. v. o first..■.>. riffs...... «.and™ sleazy... j drum—. beats,, mak- - _ « The BG News has been an excellent ■>•♦••••♦•••••••** resource for our TOUR GUIDE FOR A DAY !!!! Show your BG spirit and give a tour of our campus on President's Day, February 21st! Volunteers are needed to i**"*" H*MT ! r *"^^ advertising." w give a one hour tour of the campus.

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Work consists of operating Babysitter needed. Looking (or energetic, HOCKEY DAILY DURING THE WEEK OF equipment, including floor buffers and loving, female college student to babysit VERSUS NOTRE DAME FEBRUARY 14 floor sanding machines. Also measuring. my 2 sons, ages 4 1/2 and 2 in our home laying out and painting game lines and art in Perrysburg. Would like someone 1 work. And applying gym floor finishes. Wei morning/week either Mon. or Wed from USE THE FACTS TO will thoroughly train you in all phases of 9:30am-1:30pm to help out on other days the work Job pays $8.00 per hour. You SENIORS' NIGHT ANSWER OUESTIONS or nights when appointments come up. II can expect between 40-50 hours per you would be interested in this position, ON A SPECIAL week. Hours can be flexible. Must be COMMERATIVE CUPS please contact me immediately for an in- ENTRY FORM IN punctual and reliable and willing to accept terview at 419-872-0642. References will EACH ISSUE TO WIN responsibility. Please contact Bob Koch to the first 300 students be required. 419-385-5814 or fax resume to MAJOR PRIZES AT Camp Wayne for Girls-sister half of broth- 419-385-6483. at each game! THREE ATHLETIC er/sister camp in Pennsylvania (3 hrs. Talented, take charge person lor infant from New York City) If you love children and preschool unit and daycare center, EVENTS ON NEWS and want a caring, fun environment we work directly with children and interface are looking to hire staff from 6/20- SATURDAY. FEB. B |:u:<,f|V||.| with parents, afternoon hours available. AT EACH CAME, SCORE WITH 8/18700 for: Tennis, basketball, soccer. Call 878-4190 for more information. volleyball, gymnastics, aerobics, cheer- Groovy dude! Get paid while you surf the leading, swimming, sailing, waterskiing, PA.fr US vIVt AVVAYS PRIZES COM f SI internet! It's that easy with no gimmicks: READ THE BC NEWS FOR MORE DETAILS! sell-defense, ropes, fine arts (ceramics. www.grcovydude.com. sculpture, drawing, painting, silk screen- ing, jewelry), photography, piano, guitar, Telephone order clerks full/part-time. Campus Events Personals drama, video, group leaders On campus $6.00/hr. guaranteed. Daily bonus avail. For Sale For Rent interviews March 13th. Call 800-279- Start immediately 353-8705 Too many customers-not enough dancers Cultural immersion trip to the Navajo Res- Are you worried about your weight? 3019. Apple Power Macintosh G3 system. Pow- 1 and 2 bedroom apartments Babysitter needed m our home lor 3 chil- No exp. necessary, will train. FT/PT ervation in the high desert mountains of New, Confidential Group er Mac desktop-loaded. Apple 14" dis- Beginning of May ol 2000 dren. Early morning hours. 2-3 days/week 419-476-6640 New Mexico & Arizona. May 7 to May 20 Take a Bjte play. Ext. zip drive. Laser writer LSW/ex- 352-7454 I 353-9907 Village of Pul-m-Bay Earn credit hours, it interested, email and on the move for health & joy tra toner cart. UMax color scanner. Extra 2-4 subleasers needed May-August Brian Rose @ broseSbgnet bgsu.edu or will encourage healthy eating & exercise Cigar shop located in Maumet, OH look- Is seeking Dock and Part* Maintenance software. Total system 5-7 mo. old. For $545/mtb. + elec. only. No sec. deposit. ing for pt. time help. For into call 419-891- Workers for the 2000 summer season. phone 352-7534. and positive body image. more into call Brian 372-3962. 352-9568. Meeting Wednesdays from 3:30-5 0109. ask for Matt. Good starting salary plus bonus. Please FOR SALE-POOL TABLE-2'X4' Youth 3 bdrm duplex on Third St. lor the next xa xa xa xo. xn Room 170 Wellness Connection EASY WALK FRCM CAMPUS call 419-285-8545 lor an application. Pool table with shuffle board, ping pong, school year. Call 352-4773 Chi Omega Open Recruitment 372-9355. Work part-time, full-time, even put in over- Want a high profile, dot-com company on chess, checkers and backgammon. Only 1.2,3 Bedroom Apts Get ready for spring Confidential Eating Disorder Group time hours, around your college and per- your resume? Participate on campus in 3 months old Like NEW! Paid $120 will From only break & Valentine's Day! Women at all stages of recovery sonal schedule. Work a minimum of 15 the week-to-week campaigns ol a hip sell for $75 Call 748-8423. $425 hours per week or 40 hours plus over- marketing department. Earn tree text- Tuesday, February 8 group support A encouragement LOOK GREAT FOR SPRING BREAK! Private Entrance Thursday, February 10 time. Many college students work here. books, gear and cash. E-mail confidential interactive discussions. Natural weight loss and health products! Patio 8-10 pm Every Tuesday 7-8:30pm Starting pay is $5.30 per hour with an au- [email protected]. Spacious Kitchen tomatic $.25 per hour increase to $5.55 Call 1-888-303-1535 or Karaoke with the sisters Women's Center, Hanna Hall 108 WANTED: 50 people serious about losing www.meldealyou.com Small Pets Welcome! of Chi Omega after 100 hours of service with the compa- weight. 100% natural-Guaranteed. Varsity Square Apts. Student Health Service, Judy Miller OPEN HOUSE-Saturday, Feb. 12. 2000- ny. These are unskilled jobs involving as- 1-888-603-7536-www.vim-and-tfigor.com 353-7715 xa xa xa xa xa 372-7425 lor more info. 1:00-3:00pm»92 Maple Hill Mobile Home sembling and packaging of small parts. Apt's avail, lor summer or fall. Call lor Park, BG, 16x80: 3 bedrm; 2 full baths: Apply in person between the hours of more info and pricing. 601 3rd, 704 5th. I'd really like to get to know you. I'm sure newer updates. Owners say "SELL!" Visit 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Monday-Friday) at 710 7th, 352-3445 (2 bdrm. furnished Travel your Mom would approve. Please meet For Sale on Saturday or call Ruth Ann Kramer, ADVANCED SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, avail now). me at Founders on Monday February INC., 428 Clough Street, Bowling Green, Cavalear A A Green Realty, 419-352- 14th. Ill be there from 4:30pm to 7pm. I'll 89 Honda Accord, Great cond., loaded, 5331, Ext. 15. Apts for 2000-2001 school year #1 Spring Break Vacations! Cancun, Ja- Ohio, only 2 blocks from campus near 1 to 3 person - 12 mo. leases only be the one wearing the pink carnation. auto, air, cruise. Pwr everything, 150K SONY CDX-71RF Car 10 Disc Changer maica. Bahamas, Florida. Best Prices Kinko's and Dairy Queen next to the rail- Steve Smith 352-8917 or 367-8666 -Still Interested at Founders hwy mil, 1 owner, water tread tires, Brand new. Asking $300 Contact Jason Guaranteed! Free Parties & Cover charg- road tracks. No calls after 6pm es! Spaces limited, book now! All major Give from the Heart, Give Blood. NEED EXPERIENCE (and money?) Join S4200. 352-2686. Itf msg. 353-1709. credit cards accepted! 1-800-234-7007. Red Cross Blood Drive, today, a fast, fun and growing company as your '94 Ford Taurus, excellent cond 78K GEORGETOWN MANOR www.endlesssummertours.com 11am-5pm. Campus Bookstore. campus representative. Flexible hours, miles, white w/blue interior. $4,900. Call 800 3rd St. gdhovtjwcnet org 354-9740 ■•"Spring Break Bahamas Parry Cruise! Hey ladies! Valentine's Day is coming responsibilities and competitive pay. No 419-832-4404 eve. For Rent FALL 200072001. Now leasing 5 Nights $279! Includes Meals & Free soon, feel like you need a new took? experience, just personality needed. Visit '95 Plymouth Neon sport sedan. 4 dr, au- 1 bdrrr starts $395 4 elec/tree heat. Parties! Cancun & Jamaica $399! Looking into Mary Kay. Check out: www.mybytes.com/SludentRep lor more to. 47K mi. pwr wheel/lock, air, ABS, flip- "Houses, Apts , Rooms 00-01 S.Y." 2 bdrm starts $545 S elec/free heat. W/D facil., AC, parking/walk-in closet, springbreaktravel com 1-800-678-6386 www.mymk.com/ddomanski for new prod- information and to fill out an online appli- up roof, lull options, very good cond. Houses; 916 3rd St., 6 bed-new carpet fumVunfurn. renovated, quiet. No pets. MYRTLE BEACH, SC ucts^ cation; S4800, 353-4525 or 352-2297. 307 1/2 E. Reed-3BR, washer/dryer Summer & Full Time Positions For sale, Jeep Cherokee Laredo. 1987, SPRING BREAK- $75 & UP Last chance...to give someone 211 E. Reed, Up or Down-New Carpet House for rent Own bdrm. $220/mo. + Beautiful Lakefront Yachting Club www.retreatmyrtlebeach.com else a chancel 177,000 miles, many new parts, $2,000 326 Leroy Up or Down utilities Contact Jason at 353-7042. 1-800-645-3618 Blood Drive, 11-5 Seeks Friendly Team Players. negotiable. 354-3157. 321 E. Merry #D-New Flooring Will Train Qualified Candidates as: Houses for rent: All 12 month leases, ten- SPRING BREAK »M Campus Bookstore FOR SALE-CAP. MIRROR-Large Chang- Apartments; 311-316 E Merry, 2-Bed ants pay utilities, security deposit & pa- A tew minutes of your time today. Servers PANAMA CITY BEACH FLORIDA FROM| er view mirror $25. Call 748-8423. AND MORE Call 353-0325 9-9. rontal guarantees. $149 PER PERSON SANDPIPER Give someone else tomorrow Bussers FOR SALE-CAR STARTER-Auto com- Listings 24 hrs 316 E. Merry »3 Host/Hostess 730 Elm--2 BR, $475/mo. avail. May 1 BEACON BEACH RESORT, THE "FUN Worried about pregnancy?? mand remote control car starter. Brand 2 BR apt. near downtown/campus. Pet 316 RkJge(Front)-2 BR, $600 - Bartenders 1 PLACE ! HOME OF THE WORLD'S Elfifl Pregnancy Tests Confidential and new. Still in box ! $50. Call 748-8423. ok. Washer, yard. Sublease through Au- avail. May 23 Canna 354-4673. BG Pregnancy Center. Dock Attendants LARGEST KEG PARTY. DRINK DRAFT FOR SALE-CHAIR-Niagara total mas- gust Start date flexible. Rent negotiable. 217 S. College-3 BR, $630 avail May 23. BEER ALL WEEK LONG. TIKI BEACH Lifeguards sage/heat chair. One year old Like NEW! 372-9486 or 354-2910. R eception ist/Com puter Phone 352-2330 or 354-2854 BAR ENTERTAINMENT BY BOOGIE www.thecommentator.com Paid $3000, will sell lor $1500 Call 748- 449 S. Enterpnse-Unf. or Furn. One BR. after 5:00pm. INCORPORATED. BIKINI CONTESTS, Line Cooks/Banquet Prep 8423. Avail, until Aug. $330 plus gas and elec. Subleaser wanted for 1 bdrm. apt. til May MALE HARD BODY CONTESTS, 3 Sailcamp Counselors FOR SALE-LAMPS-2 swivel arm wall Banquet Coordinator 725 Ninth-Unf. One BR. Pet allowed 31st Very spacious, free cable Call 937- POOLS, LAZY RIVER RIDE, WATER Wanted mount lamps. $20''pair Call 748 8423 Avail, until Aug. $365 plus electric. SLIDE, HUGE BEACHFRONT HOT Snack Bar Supervisor/Attendants 849-6289 or 353-5800. Sail Camp Counselors FOR SALE-Sectional couch with dual re- 245 N. Prospect-Unf. One BR. Avail, until TUB, MINI GOLF, GIFT SHOP, SUITES 1 Rmt for sum 00 & yr. 00-01. M/F. Close cliners. Good condition! $450. Call 748- Aug. $375 plus gas and elec. UP TO 10 PEOPLE. to campus & downtown, washer & dryer, Incentive Programs/Flexible Hrs Excellent Pay 8423. 204 1/2 W. Poe-Unf One BR. Avail, until 1-800-486-8828 own room, $260/mth, no utls. Call 353- FOR SALE-Set ol 4 Goodyear Eagle GA Aug $320 plus utilities WWW.SANDPIPERBEACON.COM 3410, Mary or Jasmine. Interview now for best positions Wednesday thru Sunday Tires 215-60-R 16's $75/set ol 4. Call 610 Second-Furn. Two BR, Avail, until DAYTONABEACH 'Spring Break Panama City $129! Board- 1-2 sublsrs. needed. No sec. dep. Furn. 748-8423. Aug $550 plus gas and elec. walk Room w/Vilchen Next to Clubs! 7 200 Yacht Club Dr. 2 bdrm. apt. $275 mo. per person plus Rocky River, OH 44116 HONDAS FROM $29/mo. Police Call JOHN NEWLOVE REAL ESTATE parties-Free Drinks! Daytona $149! South gas & elec. 610 2nd St. ID. Avail, immed. impounds! 0 down. 24 mo. at 19.9%. For RENTAL OFFICE-354-2260. Beach $159! Cocoa Beach $179! (440)333-1155 Lease Aug 2000. Kim at 353-8259. Ask lor Kathv/Marc listings call 1-800-319-3323 ext. 4558 319 E. Wooster Street, Bowling Green springbreaktravel.com 1-800-678-6386. Female roommate for Perrysburg Titles! Club. Dogs Ok. ASAP call 354-3229. Subleaser for 1 bedroom apt., 1 block Personals from campus. Dogs, cats, etc. OK. ASAP Call 354-3229. Check out the Red Cross on the web! ic www.bgsu.edu/organizations/red-cross Management Inc. Cinemark Theatres FALL OPENINGS Daytona Beach Resort d,and III (OIHIIKI (Hill CINEMA 5 Bf3? S oo /C£E£CA Prices startled, »t AQ9 1234 N. Main St. 354-0558 Management Inc. Vtlld 112-3/31/00 \JW - Scream 3 (R) Ilillsduli-Apts. 1082 Fairview. 12:00 2:30 5 00 7.40 10 10 1-2 bedroom, 9 1/2- 12 mo. Leases. Stan at $380. 600-654-6216 The Beach (R) Call 353-58IHI Viill IBM ««•** «" $-*»f * •*-» Stuart Little (PG) 163 SOL'TH MAIN ST.-BOWLING GREEN Call 353-5800 353-5992 OR 354-5203 Honda $149 12:20 2:20 4 20 7:20 Tobacco Pipes & ' M** • JffM. 5— •«■* 0*™ I4W ' The Tlgger Movie (G) accessories & Gift items 12:30 2:40 4 40 7 00 9 20 Cancan & Jamaica $439 Management Inc. spray? Tattoos & Piercings ?■*»•« ■*M*AwMtIQWl«DrMB . 'Sorrv No Passes Greenbeaver Apt 642 S. College in the Bank Vault •prinffaraaktrmUMi - Our I Jth Year! r Admission S5.25 Matinee* $3.25 kTimes Itsted n bold are lor Saturday & Sunday only. 2 bdrm; Allows pets (extra $) 1-800-678-6386 starting at $460 Call 353-5800 BGdO Spring Break Piercing Special /CJEfcCA 0OO Management Inc. Heinz Site 726 N. Enterprise Navel & Eyebrow • 1 bdrm BRAND NEW only $30 Starts at $400 ."More Panties Call 353-5800 1 0 More Action Best Hotels • Tongue• only $40 Management Inc. Willow House 830 Fourth St., I bdrm. Remodeled. Starts at $400 Hurry over now to be /(JEfcCA ready for Management Inc. Spring Break 2000! Slop by ow office at 1045 N. Mala SI 1.800.426.7710 146 NORTH Mill for complete listing or Call .153-5800. BOWLING CXIN www.wfrift oiyj mucii sunsplashtours.com