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OUENTINKIIPJTRICK A NOVEL IDEA: Sophomore Jessica Williams (left) and freshman Rachel Killoren (right) Pffi are participating in this year's National Novel Writing Month. Once a high flying trapeze artist Month-long Montana Miller lands in Bowling Green as professor of popular culture By Emily Tucker novel writing Reporter
After flying high in a French cir- cus and diving from 80 feet in contest begins the air, Montana Miller enjoys living and teaching in the By Qin-ntiii Kilpatrick WTiter Chris Baty and 20 friends _ Bowling Green area. Reporter tried to write 50.000 words of fiction Miller moved to France after graduating in a month. from high school and joined the "Centre This month sophomore lessica "They didn't anticipate that they National des Arts du Cirque" in ChiUons- Williams will write nearly 1,670 would ever do it again nor did they sur-Mame, France. She said she wanted to words a day to compete a 175-page anticipate that they would be so find a way to get higher and higher into the book — an endeavor unrelated to successful," said Lindsey Grant, air, so someone suggested that she become class assignments. She and fresh- community liaison for the Office a flying trapeze artist. man Rachel Killoren have signed on of letters and light, the non-profit "I was never a fan of the circus, but 1 had a to this year's National Novel Writing organization that hosts National deep craving to fly," Miller said. Month contest. Novel Writing Month She was the first American to be accept- "You have to write a lot and it may But the initiative expanded across ed into the school, and she was the only be total garbage but the practice of the country, encompassing 550 female in her flying trapeze troupe. She did just getting it all out there is really chapters, ultimately hooking more three years of training and performing with good," Williams said. others at the school. The concept started 11 years ago See NOVEL Page 2 Once she left the school she briefly in the San Francisco Bay Area when worked for Cirque du Soleil. Then she was See CIRCUS | Page 2 Winter Wheat IWS Festival kicks off Weekend event designed for writers of any age. skill level University organization tackles speech a local literary journal published By Jaton Henry Reporter twice a year and is celebrating its By Michell. OlmiUad 30th anniversary this year. Reporter "The classroom experience at a university With 25 years of experience The title of the festival refers to at universities in Michigan, Writers of all skill levels are the winter wheat plant, which is gives you the knowledge that you need in Nebraska and Ohio, Alday invited to participate in the Mid- planted in the fall, and is one of Americans fear public speak- helped to transform the team American Review's Festival of the first plants to flourish in the ing more than spiders, snakes, order to be successful, but forensics gives into the success that it is today; Writing, Winter Wheat, which spring. heights, disease or even death, the Falcon Forensics Debate & kicked off yesterday at 7:30 p.m. Karen Craigo, co-editor-in- according to a number of stud- you the practical experience." Speech team has held a nation- Winter Wheat, an annual free chief for the Mid-American ies on phobias. al team title every year since event in its ninth year, is a series Review, said the festival is a good However, the oldest student Paul Alday | Director of forensics and debate 2001, which is the longest win- of writing sessions and readings place for writers to get started on organization at the University, ning streak in the Collegiate meant to inspire creativity. a new work. the Falcon Forensics Speech & and interpretive performances, tical experience," Paul Alday Forensics Association's history. "It is a weekend devoted writers "We give people lots of starts, Debate team, willingly tackles competing with students from said, director of forensics and Aside from the success, Alday of all ages, all types of writing, all lots of ideas for writing projects public speaking on a regular other academic institutions. debate. said his favorite part of the job levels of capacity and ability, to to work on, like the beginnings basis. "The classroom experience Alday stepped up to the posi- is the improvement he sees in come to kind of go to sessions, to of novels or poems," she said. With the help of an expe- at a university gives you the tion of director of forensics and his students. go to events, to go to readings." "Then they can work on that all rienced coaching staff, the knowledge that you need in debate in 2001, when the pro- said Anne Valente, who is helping roughly 20 members of the order to be successful, but gram was not fairing so well in See SPEAKERS I Page 6 coordinate the event. See WHEAT I Page 2 team prepare speeches, debates forensics gives you the prac- competition. The Mid-American Review is Alert BG emergency system sees improvement
By Mtgan Woodward messaging Communications to work on tex- said. Reporter "ITS is working to allow the ting to specific locations. Implemented in spring 2008, police department [to send texisl Associate Dean of Students the system notifies students of sit- With about 6800 students, fac- so my dispatchers can put infor- Michael Ginsburg said many stu- uations like the campus closing or ulty and staff on the Alert BG sys- mation in that will also go to mar- dents and faculty should take the active Situations such as weather, tem, the University and Campus keting and communication and opportunity to sign up for Alert a gas main leak or active shooting, Police are working to improve the computers and texts," Chief of BG. Ginsburg said. system. Police lames Wiegand said. "Our "|The number of people signed "I do think it is an effective sys- PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ENOCH WU Alert BG is a campus notifica- plan right now when the students upl really should be a lot higher, tem," he said. "I say that with hesi- come back is to test this again." and we know people pay for texts THE 4-1-1: Alert BG is a text message based notification system that students can voluntari- tion system that will help provide emergency safety precautions to Wiegand also said the University but we only send them out when See ALERT | Page 2 ly sign up for. Approximately 20 percent of the University is signed up foi the notifications faculty, staff and students via text is working with the Marketing and they are important," Ginsburg
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See page 7 NOVEMBER 13,2009 Volume 104, Issue 57 ESTABLISHED 1920 A daily independent student press serving the campus and surrounding community www.bgviews.com OUENTIN KIIPATRICK A NOVEL IDEA: jophomote Jessica Williams (left) jno freshman %X'(> K.lloren (right) are participate in this years National Novel Writing Month. Once a high flying trapeze artist Month-long Montana Miller lands in Bowling Green as professor of popular culture By Emily Tucker novel writing Reporter After flying high in a French cir- cus and diving from 80 feel in contest begins the air, Montana Miller enjoys living and leaching in the By Quentin Kilpatrick writer Chris Baty and 20 friends Howling Green area Reporter tried to write 50.000 words of fiction Miller moved to France alter graduating in a month. . PHOTO* from high school and joined the "Centre This month sophomore Jessica "They didn't anticipate that they National des Arts du Cirque" in Chalons- Williams will write nearly 1,670 would ever do it again nor did they sur-Mame. France. She said she wanted to words a day to compete a 175-page anticipate that they would be so find a way to get higher and higher into the book — an endeavor unrelated to successful," said Undsey Grant, air, so someone suggested that she become class assignments. She and fresh- community liaison for the Office a flying trapeze artist. man liachel Killoren have signed on Of Letters and light, the non-profit "I was never a fan of the circus, but I had a to Uiis year's National Novel Writing organization thai hosts National deep craving to fly," Miller said. Month contest. Novel Writing Month. She was die first American to be accept- "You have to write a lot and it may But the Initiative expanded across ed into the school, and she was the only be total garbage but die practice of the country, encompassing 550 female in her flying trapeze troupe. She did just getting it all Out there is really chapters, ultimately hooking more three years of training and performing with good,' Williams said. others at the school. The concept started 11 years ago See NOVEL | Page 2 Once she left die school she briefly in the San Francisco Hav Area when worked for Cirque du Soleil. Then she was See CIRCUS I Page 2 Winter Wheat RVANPIHOG I1HEBGN.'. Festival kicks off Weekend event designed for writers of any age. skill level University organization tackles speech By Jafon Henry a local literary journal published Reporter twice a year and is celebrating its By Michellt Olmslcad 30th anniversary this year, Reporter "The classroom experience at a university With 25 years of experience The title of the festival refers to at universities in Michigan, Writers of all skill levels are the winter wheat plant, which is gives you the knowledge that you need in Nebraska and Ohio, Alday invited to participate in the Mid- planted in the fall, and is one of Americans fear public speak- helped to transform the team American Review's Festival of the first plains to flourish in the ing more than spiders, snakes, order to be successful, but forensics gives into the success that it is today; Writing, Winter Wheat, which spring. heights, disease or even death, the Falcon Forensics Debate & kicked off yesterday at 7:30 p.m. Karen Craigo, co-editor-in- according to a number of stud- you the practical experience." Speech team has held a nation- Winter Wheat, an annual free chief for the Mid-American ies on phobias. al team title every year since event in its ninth year, is a series Review, said the festival is a good I lowever, the oldest student Paul Alday | Director of forensics and debate 2001. which is the longest win- of writing sessions and readings place for writers to get started on organization at the University, ning streak in the Collegiate meant to inspire creativity. a new work. the Falcon Forensics Speech & and interpretive performances, tical experience," Paul Alday Forensics Association's history. "It is a weekend devoted writers We give people lots of starts, Debate team, willingly tackles competing with students from said, director of forensics and Aside from the success, Alday of all ages, all types of writing, all lots of ideas for writing projects public speaking on a regular other academic institutions. debate. said his favorite part of the job levels of capacity and ability, to to work on, like the beginnings basis. "The classroom experience Alday stepped up to the posi- is the improvement he sees in come to kind of go to sessions, to of novels or poems," she said. With the help of an expe- at a university gives you the tion of director of forensics and his students. go to events, to go to readings," Then they can work on that all rienced coaching staff, the knowledge that you need in debate in 2001, when the pro- said Anne Valente, who is helping roughly 20 members of the order to be successful, but gram was not fairing so well in See SPEAKERS I Paqe 6 coordinate the event. See WHEAT | Page; team prepare speeches, debates forensics gives you the prac- competition. The Mid-American Review is Alert BG emergency system sees improvement By Mcg.tn Woodward messaging. Communications to work on tex- said. Reporter "ITS is working to allow the ting to specific locations. Implemented in spring 2008. police department Ito send texts] Associate Dean of Students the system notifies students of sit- With about 11800 students, fac- so my dispatchers can put infor- Michael Ginsburg said many stu- uations like tin' campus closing or ulty and staff on the Alert BG sys- mation in dial will also go to mar- dents and faculty should take the active situations such as weather, tem, the University and Campus keting and communication and opportunity to sign up for Alert a gas main leak or active shooting, Polio' are working to improve the computers and texts," Chief of BG. Ginsburg said. system. I'olice lames Wiegand said. "Our Tllte number of people signed "I do think it is an effective sys- PHOTO IUUSIR4TI0N BY (N0CHWU Thi ,!;[,', Alert BG is a campus notifica- plan right now when the students up] really should lx> a lot higher, tem." he said. I say that widi hesi- tion system that will help provide come back is to test this again." and we know people pay for texts THE 4-1-1: Alert BG is a tent message based notification system that students can voluntari- emergency safety precautions to Wiegand also said the University but we only send them out when See ALERT I Page 2 ly sign up for. Approximately 20 percent of the University is signed up for the notifications. faculty, staff and students via text is working with the Marketing and they are important," Ginsburg CAMPUS PEOPLE ON THESTREET Green elephant exchange Peacewalker steps into BG Obam-diggity What do you believe [in]? The Environment Action Group goes Mike Oren, who has been walking across the Obama's presidency has had a JIMGRAMM Junior. Sports Management green by recycling gifts in a "white counrty from California since 2004 in order to profound impact on the rap music "Freddie Barnes hand},' | Page 4 elephant" gift exchange in order to protest the Iraq war, makes a stop in Bowling Green of today's generation and what the increase recycling awareness. | Page 3 to protest healthcare policies. | Page 4 songs are saying | Page 5 k VISIT BGVIEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES. MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 Friday. November 15.2009 FROM THE FRONT PAGE WWW.BGVIEWS.COM had so much free time to travel popular culture. Popular Culture class two years BLOTTER whenever 1 wanted." Miller is die advisor for the ago. He is planning on taking one CIRCUS A job became available for an University Gymnastics Club and of her courses next semester. From Page 1 WEDNESDAY, 3:10 A.M. admissions officer at Harvard. the undergrad advisor for the "She has a style that invokes Residents within the 800th block a solo aerialist on flying rings Miller applied for the job because department of popular culture. thought and captures interest," NOV. 10 of Fourth St. were warned for dis- and worked for the Pickle Family she loves working with that age One of Miller's recent accom- Binder said. 12:08 A.M. orderly conduct. Circus in San Francisco group. I lowever, she lost the job plishments was having an article If students had any problems Dominic Mauer. of Parma, was Miller left the circus to attend to someone else who was experi- published in the latest issue of the or concerns they could talk to 3:19 A.M. peer-reviewed journal Practical her about anything, he said. She cited for crossing railroad tracks Brian Solomon, 19. of Bowling Harvard for her undergrad. She enced in admissions. when gate closing and underage was a diver for the varsity team, The University posted a job spe- Matters, called "Vernacular allowed students to have a strong Green, was arrested for criminal Abstinence: Teenagers, Purity voice. consumption at the intersection of trespass, underage under the influ- and her favorite was platform div- cializing in youth popular culture. Pike Street and the railroad tracks ing. She said she thought the job was Rings, and Rites of (Blocked) Shay Hazen, an alumna who ence of alcohol and obstruction of graduated from the University in Nicholas Viviani. of Mentor, Ohio, official business within the 500th She also dove from 80 feet made for her, even though Bowling Passage." and Daniel Grime, of Archbold. block of E Court St. at Canobic Lake Park in New Gnat might have seemed more Miller is also traveling to May 2006, majored in popular cul- Ohio. we*e both cited for crossing Hampshire. She dove there for depressing than Los Angeles, New Nashville this week to the ture. She took Miller's Youth and railroad tracks when gates were 3:43 AM one season and then started div- York, Paris, Berlin and other cities national conference on Public Popular Culture class her senior closing at the intersection of Pike Justin Drown. 53. of Lambertville. ing at various theme parks around she has lived in. Responsibility in Medicine and year. Street and the railroad tracks. Mich., was cited for open container the United States run by the Great "Bowling Green is great for creat- Research. She is a member of Hazen and Miller are friends of alcohol within the 100th block and stay in contact 12:17 AM American I ligh Diving Team. ing deep bonds and friendships," the University's Human Subjects of E. Wooster St. Residents were warned for dis- Miller got her master's and ltiD Miller said. Review Board, and she has been "Her method was different," orderly conduct within the 200th 3:54 A.M. in folklore and mythology at UCLA Miller has been teaching at the invited to give several speeches on Hazen said. "She tried to incor- block of S Mercer Road. Joseph Elmaasarani. 21, of Bowling She did not expect to find a job in University for four and a half years. Internet research ethics. porate things from my generation Green, was cited for failure to her field. For the next one and She normally teaches the Youth She said she loves her job and and put it on a global scale so we 12 58 A.M. maintain premise free of lit- a half years she applied for jobs and Popular Culture course every thinks it is perfect. She said she could learn different theories." Compla.nant reported a large fight ter within the 200th block of N. while doing freelance writing and year. In the past she has taught likes the small classes because it is Binder and Hazen appreciated behind Beckett's Bar. Enterprise St. research on the side. She applied BGeX courses. Also, she created easier to get to know the students that Miller tried to get everyone for any job she knew she could da a course called "Health. Illness, individually. excited about what they were 1:05 A.M. 9:27 A.M. Brook Puncelli. 18. of Wauseon "When I think about it, that year Addiction, and Culture" that com- Kendall Binder, a graduate stu- learning and that she cared about Leslie Adams, 26. of Bowling and a half was great," she said. "I bines medical anthropology and dent, was in Miller's Youth and her students'futures. Ohio, was arrested for obstruction Green, was charged with child of official business at Uptown/ endangering within the 400th Downtown. block of S. Enterprise St. Wheat Web site, sessions will need not worry. do sessions on the topic of their 1:29 A.M. WHEAT focus on such topics as Harry "There is usually not any pres- choosing." Resident within the 100th block of From Page 1 Potter fan fiction, sports writ- sure to share work or talk in a ses- She said around 300 people N. Main St. was warned for tres- THURSDAY. NOV., ing, resources for Midwestern sion if you don't want to," she said. attend every year. ind disorderly conduct at the 12 through the year and then they writers, food writing and how to There will be around sixty The first group of sessions Cla-Zel. come back to the spring harvest build a career as a writer. unique sessions to choose from begins on Friday at 1 p.m. 1:03 A.M. 2:43 A.M. festival in March to share their Valente said some sessions and participants will be able to Individuals can register on the Complainant reported he was work." are designed specifically for stu- attend around six, Craigo said. Mid-American Review's Web Tony Byrd. of Lima. Ohio. Antome robbed at knifepoint at the corners Williams, of Bowling Green, and Craigo said each session is dents dealing with topics such She said each session is taught site or on the day of at registra- Airon Williams, of Detroit, were of Prospect and Ridge streets. around 75 minutes and there as how to find time to write, tips by someone who proposed the tion tables set up on the 3rd all cited for crossing railroad track 1:55 A.M. will be a variety of different top- for undergraduate writers and topic. floor of the Union. when gates were down at the ics. tips for college writers who want "Sometimes they're students Craigo said people should get Complainants reported unknown intersection of Court Street and "Our festival runs from to publish their work. here, sometimes they're faculty involved in events such as this subject(s) broke into their apart- the railroad tracks. ment and stole their laptops Thursday to Saturday this year, A complete schedule and ses- here, but sometimes they are because it is important to be so all day there will be sessions sion listing is available on the people from elsewhere. Former creative. 252 A.M. within the 1000th block of Fairview Avenue for people to write, start stories Mid-American Review's Web contributors to the magazine, "I feel it is an incomplete life Joshua Bowyer. 22. of Cincinnati, or start poems, and then.share site. former editors, people from if it doesn't include any cre- and Daniel Percival. 21. of them eventually at the end at Valente said while some ses- other universities," she said. ative expression," she said. Olmstead Falls. Ohio, were cited the open mic night which is on sions will allow people to share, "It has kind of become a pro- "Everybody can afford a pen for criminal trespass within the 0 N LI N E: Go to bgviews.com for the Saturday," Valente said. it will be voluntary, so writers fessional conference in a way. right? And if they can't, they can 100th block of E Wooster St. k complete blotter list According to the Winter who are shy about their work People come from all over and borrow one of mine." her massage therapy license exam. "You don't really win anything. But more needed to reach the goal, die NOVEL Vaughn hosts weekly "write-ins" contesl places a heavy emphasis ALERT From Page 1 where other local writers gather at on quantity over quality, with the From Page 1 a coffee shop, work on their novels importantly they get a rough draft of their organization's Web site warning, than 119.0(10 people worldwide and ask each Other questions. "Make no mistake: You will be tation simply because not all stu- List year She said those who attend her novel, and that's the real prize." writing a lot of crap." dents use it as they should." ilie movement recently spread write-ins average 800 more words Lindsey Grant | Community liason Last year, 21.000 participants With only 20 percent of the to Northwest Ohio, said Carrie than they would have otherwise. "won" by reaching the goal of University signed up, Wiegand Yauglin. \a\o\VriMos municipal The write-in really helped me." 50,000 words. Participants who encouraged anyone who is not liaison lor the Black Swamp region. Williams said. "1 think it just has a tall order when balancing home- Williams said dial she often successfully complete the 50,000 signed up to do so. Vaughn, a resident of Findlay, first something to do with being out work and other commitments. stays up until 1 or 2 am. to finish word benchmark receive a cour- "IThe number of people signed successfully completed her 50,000 of your element; being out of your "I Died to get a lot of school work her school work so she has the tesy PDF certificate. up] is not a decent amount when word goal in 2008. room and having other people out of the way early," Killoren said. time to write in the day. Her story "You don't really win anything," you look at the campus commu- "It was quite an accomplish- around doing the same thing." "And I've cut back on my social life centers around fairy tale charac- Grant said. "But more important- nity," he said. "I personally think ment." Vaughn said, who was also For students, writing a 50.000 a bit. but it's kind of a nice excuse ters in an action/adventure plot. ly they get a rough draft of their everyone widi a cell phone should working full-time and studying for word rough draft of a novel can be to be a hermit" Given the daily word count novel, and that's the real prize." have Alert BG." Ginsburg said when Alert BG is used it is a good system because it is also a good conversation piece. You open the paper everyday, what would you like "Once students receive that text they tend to tell others from word of mouth from Alert BG," he said. to see? This is your paper, we just print it! Senior and Administrative Resident Advisor IP Gagen said that Alert BG is good but in reality could get better. U ISNIN(> "Ideally, Alert BG should be a good K Send us your story suggestions and source for students so they know or where and when emergencies are," I .com ideas to [email protected]! he said. 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'We always Reporter host the eco-fair for the 40th did the recycling thing and my anniversary of Earth Day on mom always pointed stuff out. The University's Environment April 22. Members will invite When Warther read mine Action Group will be hosting a people and business owners about environmental issues, gift exchange at the end of the with green products and other she really "dove into it," she said. month to encourage recycling environmental organizations But, the activism didn't come and increase environmental to talk to people about "happy until college when she went to awareness through grassroots environmental stuff," Warther a Sierra Club camp between activism. There are about 35 said. her freshman and sophomore active members. Wiggin is also excited about years. She learned there was The gift exchange will be a Earth Day. a strong environmental move- COURTNEY STEIUR ■-• "white elephant" event, where "That's my favorite time of ment among college students ALL BLUES: Chelsea McCarty performs a solo during the Jazz Lab Band II performance yesterday evening. The song. Come Rain or Shine, people will wrap and give away year," she said. "It's really just all and how important it was to was directed by Jeff Halsey things they don't use anymore the events surrounding Earth them. instead of throwing them Day that excite me the most Warther enjoys advocating away. BAG president Elizabeth because we have a concert, we for the environment and gets Warther said. haveafairand other groups help her motivation from the differ- The event will be hosted in out, so it makes it a lot easier and ent issues in the world. Undergraduate student government forum the ballroom and it will last more productive when there's "lust because there's so many about four hours. A group mem- more people involved because problems environmentally in ber came up with the event, and we have a bigger say." this country; like mountain discusses possible shuttle service fee Warther thought it would be a The group will also work with top removal, that I never knew good idea with the holidays the administration to try to existed until I came to college, By Richard Aulry dents' benefit." "It could he a real good recmit- coming up, she said. implement the president's cli- she said. "I feel like everybody Reporter Safety was a major topic dis- ment and retention tool for the Junior Hernadette Wiggin. mate commitment, which is needs to have this information cussed during the forum. Wiegand University." Edens said. "It keeps who got involved with the group a document the University's and the only way everybody's last night, the Undergraduate believes the new shuttle service the services we have now and because of her environmental president signs, stating he or going to have this information Student Government held a forum would provide safe transportation keeps improving on them." science major, is looking for- she will work toward sustain- is if people that care, get out in regards to a proposed fee to for students to get home. And despite the rising cost of ward to the event. ability in different predeter- and talk about it." revamp the University's shuttle "The shuttle service would pre- tuition and the deteriorating econ- "I'm really excited about it mined ways, Warther said. If Even with motivation, service. vent students from walking home omy, there were students on board because it's something new the document is passed, many Warther still finds what she The forum, held in Olscamp drunk." Wiegand said. "It would with the proposed fee, because we haven't done any- things will change, including does difficult at times. room 117, was conducted by eliminate criminal damaging as "I think S20 is a fair price," l-den thinglikethat before and I know new buildings being certified "It's hard to gel college stu- lames Wiegand, director of public well as students walking home in said. "As a senator, I am going to students like creativity and they by the Leadership in Energy dents involved in political safety. cold weather." vote the way students feel." like to receive gifts." she said. and Environmental Design things because overall, most "We are proposing a new shut- |oe Edens, USG senator for the Kravitz said he hopes students "So, I'm hoping the campus will program and the use of coal people in general, not just col- tle service to meet the wants and college of education and human exercise their rights and give their get involved with that and get fire power will be reduced, she lege students, lend to be apa- needs of our student population," development, agreed that the ser- say on how their funds should be rid of things they don't want, said. thetic about the status quo, so Wiegand said."There has been a vice would provide safety for the implemented in order to ensure receive things they do want, just Warther is an environmental it's hard to get people to want demand for a downtown and late University's students. the buses are maximized to the so it's less waste in the world." science major and got involved to work for change," she said. night route for some time now." "I believe a downtown shuttle best of students' uses. Senior Krista Elvey, who also with the group when her BGeX But. overall, Warther's jour- USG is requesting a dedicated service would provide safety for "I know there was a poor show- got involved with the group teacher, Holly Myers, suggest- ney with the EAG has been a fee of S20 a semester from each our students," Edens said. "It'U pre- ing tonight, especially with an e- because of her environmen- ed she join. Myers is the group's good one, she said. Last year, student, which will be used to vent another incident with the stu- muil being sent three hours before." tal policy major, is also excited adviser as well. the group connected with dif- improve parking lots, current shut dent and the train that occurred Kravitz said. "My advice to other about the event. Warther always knew she ferent environmental groups tie buses and to add shuttles that earlier this semester. It helps sni- students is to speak up if they are "I think it's really cool, I love wanted to major in science. across the state to help increase would take students from campus dents get home safely." for it and speak if they are not for it. the holidays and I think it's She also knew she wanted to awareness and to get things to downtown Bowling Green. Sophomore geography major lust let your voice lx' heard." really important to consider the be outdoors. "rolling." "In 2008, 420.000 riders were Ijic Childs said he believes more environment even in the holi- "My mom always took us out Warther said sustainable riding our busses," Wiegand said. details about the shuttle service day season," she said. on daily walks and things, so actions need to be taken and ONLINE: Head to bqwews.com for a "Haifa million riders is significant need to be made clearer before he EAG has other upcoming since 1 was little, 1 was always recap of the USG forum she is working to make that and the proposed fee would help makes a decision. k events as well. overly exposed to be being happen. us to continue to provide quality "I feel like they really need to service for our students." define where the shuttle is going While some students are in favor before we can vote adequately." of the plan, some believe it needs Childs said. "They need to be clear- to be earned out right in order to er if our money itf going to shuttle be effective. service or to building parking lots." 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Freshman. feedback at bqviewscom English Education Biology Exercise Science MUSK Education EXTREME VIEWS OF THE SEXES KM ALES HAtfi AlAINABUZAS 1-rr'i ".riv- SIGN OF PROTEST: walk* Mike Oren offers the peace s»gn to passing drivers at the corner of Woosier and Mam St yesterday afternoon Oren, a Bowling Green native, said his All-day new sources ' jvonte place to demonstrate is in front o' the Recruitment Center. provide political bias, The Peacewalker drops into town to resulting in the loss of protest Latta's healthcare policies public trust in the media says, are occurring because Most of his time spent in jail "The withdrawal is just a are tired of the "left wing media" Targe corporations have big occurred near the beginning transfer to another war," Oren or liberals who watch MSNBC to defense contracts" and because of the second Iraq war when said, referring to the move- cope with the "conservative bias" MIKETHURAU of oil. No longer satisfied with public opinion was still favor- ment of troops from Iraq to £^. i RYAN SULLIVAN they believe is so prevalent. COLUMNIST passively opposing what he able to a continuation of further Afghanistan. "Progressives are <<- r l COLUMNIST Oh, and by the way. the most feels to hi' an unjust and point- U.S. occupation. In more recent very disappointed in Obama's trusted name in news accord- less war. he chose to take his years, he has encountered less foreign policy in both wars, ing to the Time magazine poll? I )n Sept. 21,2004, Mike Oren set activism on the road. harassment and the longest especially in the Afghan war." I hate the Fox News Channel Former MTV personality turned out from the courthouse steps The Peacewalker's journey is time he has ever been detained He would like to see more with a passion. "fake news" star Ion Stewart. Dl ^.III Bemadino, Cal. to cross not an aimless one. He trav- was four months. Because The young people involved in the Don't get me wrong, 1 also Now, why don't we take a look America on loot in protest of the els from state capital to state Peacewalker travels alone, he movement, but surmises that have the same sense of hatred for at everything that is wrong here. Iraq war. To this day. he contin- capital and typically demon- typically serves his time with- the lack of a draft has negated MSNBC and I'm currently devel- First, by his own admission, he ue-, his trek. His most recent strates alone at a high traffic out hail and continues on his any sense of urgency among the oping the same level of animosity says his show serves no purpose stop is right here in Bowling area nearby. He has demon- journey once he is released. youth. The Peacewalker advises towards CNN. but to entertain. Green. strated numerous limes at The last time he was arrested young activists and concerned No, this has nothing to do with In effect, he claims immunity As a native of Howling Green. numerous locations, the most was 2006 on a misdemeanor. citizens to get involved with them l>eing network news chan- from responsibility of what he this pit stop has a special sig- noteworthy of which include "Public opinion changed. Now their local anti-war movement nels, it has more to do with what says about other news sources nificance for Oren. also known the while I louse. Times Square law enforcement helps me." he and encourages young peo- many people refer to as the poli- yet provides no real information as The Peacewalker. He says the and the Democratic National said. ple to call their congressmen, tics of reporting. himself. town has grown a great deal Convention where he helped Despite these hardships. The march on the Pentagon and After the tragic passing Second, his show doesn't since Ire went to school here in organize the massive turn- Peacewalker has no intention of always remember to demon- of Walter Cronkite, "Time" always present real news. Sure, 1074. Inn the politics are large- out of activists opposed to the slowing down. strate peacefully. Magazine ran a poll asking the il will throw a few barbs at the ly the same. He was surprised Democratic Parly's complicity He views Obama's foreign pol- The Peacewalker is a mem- question, "Who is America's coverage offered by network and to learn the latta family still in foreign wars and numerous icy as little more than a repeat of orable character. One on one, most trusted newscaster?" cable news, but there isn't always controls this district's House of other grievances. Bush's with a few of the rougher he has much to say about the Anybody care to guess who the a real story with this, Representatives chair and the The journey has not been edges smoothed over. His cur- wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, winner turned out to be? Finally, he really doesn't do downtown area has grown to be easy for him. He supports him- rent destination is Tampa, II., and ended my interview with Before I fill you all in, let me just much to help alleviate the belief much more cosmopolitan than self largely through the kind- where he intends on resting him with the words, "Peace for say that sincestartingthiscolumn there is bias in the media. There he remembers. ness of strangers, veterans ben- to prepare for his journey up Everyone!" I hope the remain- and when I was doing reporting, 1 is a strong liberal bias on the part The Peacewalker's journey efits programs and odd jobs. the east coast and back to the der of The Peacewalker's jour- have made every effort to conceal of "The DailyShow" and this only has attracted considerable Due to the highly transient White House. The Peacewalker ney is a safe one, and that both my political affiliation and have furthers the belief there is some media attention over the past nature of his lifestyle, he has is troubled by the decline of the it and the wars in Iraq and tried to always report every story secret media agenda. five years through the Internet been arrested on numerous turnout at mass demons! rations Afghanistan come to a speedy while presenting facts from any Now, all of this really wouldn't and local newspapers and tele- occasions for charges such as to oppose the Iraq war, but feels end. Walk on Peacewalker, and side that cared to comment. be so bad if not for the fact that it is vision channels. The impetus to vagrancy, trespassing and dis- much of America's progressive stay strong. But right now, the field of jour- killing the profession. Real news start this journey was learning orderly conduct. movement is waiting to sec how nalism isat a crossroads. As much is not-so-slowly being replaced about the death of his friend "I was arrested for disorderly Obama handles Afghanistan as BO percent of the population by soft news and human interest Carlos Arendundo's son in Iraq. conduct for handing out fliers before they commit to further Resfmnd to Mike at believes there is a direct media stories because it is believed that Wars in the Middle East, he by a Denny's." he said. struggle. Ihenews9bgnews.com bias, despite no clear evidence people don't want to hear things there is one. they find depressing. Yes, this is the reason for the Every time 1 am asked what 'Editor's Note: The following Speechless. Before that moment, would do so forever. books, young girls who found rallout of Fox News and MSNBC. my major is and respond will) lire two winning essays from an it had never occurred to me that A year passed. I entered adoles- themselves different without These news providers are destroy- journalism, all I hear is people Honors Program contest, based pretend was something that cence. I started high school. I was knowing how to be. I wrote ing the trust people have in the don't want me to be like the rest of on a reading selection, "This I could be outgrown. Pretend had finally cast in major roles. But about the characters I read media to present the news with- reporters. They want me to cover Helieiv." Tor more information, defined my life. 1 had spent my the day that my best friend had about, the characters I played out pushing an agenda. the real issues and leave the fluff visit thisiMieiv.org. years reading every book I could found herself too old for pretend on stage, the characters 1 saw Now, I also realize that no to everybody else. get my hands on. acting in every stayed with me, and I couldn't in my head, even as 1 strug- matter what, people are going Now, 1 am not naive enough Essay 1: The Power of Pretend show I could audition for. And up help but wonder: would I one day gled to answer those seem- to assume that whatever they to believe people would watch a by Cassie Guion until thai day, I had spent hours be too old for pretend? And what ingly unanswerable questions: believe is coming under attack newscast or pick up a newspaper with my best friend disappearing would happen to my life when would I one day be loo old for and will try to defend it viciously just because they focus on hard I was 12 when my best friend into worlds we'd made up, full of that day arrived? pretend, and what would hap- and there is nothing wrong with news over soft news. I am just told me she was too old for pre- castles and magic and goblins I was 13 when I started writing pen to my life when that day this attitude. The problem I see is asking for those in a position to tend, I was stunned. Shocked. and ghosts. I had believed we stories based on the imagination arrived? And out of that strug- when people start seeing patterns help keep the industry afloat to do games my best friend and I gle came a third question: had that aren't there or those who only somwhing before it is too late. SPEAK YOUR MIND hadn't played in a year. 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Aside from the fact that 1 was born in 1989, and that the t song makes me feel a little less than politically correct, I think under fire for those boys across the pond were onto something great. The lapanese have lent our American culture some pretty early game release amazing stuff. Pop culture icons ranging from Toyota trucks to THEY GOTTA PUT YOUR FACE Local smaller volume stores question the legality Sailor Moon's pornographically short skirt have integrated com- of GameStop's actions with Activision contract pletely into our way of life. But in my opinion, the best thing we've By Matt Liana up, grab their M4A1 Assault shanghaied was food shaped like ON THE Reporter Rifle and control a war hero other stuff. from a first-person perspective, Enter the Bento Box, lapanese Overseas, American troops all by using the scriesof buttons takeout that can sometimes are sprinting from building to on a game system's controller. take shapes only limited by your building, hiding behind walls The game wasfinally released imagination. and firing at their enemies. this week, after months of what Below are some of my attempts Here at home, people are find- has become the "biggest pre- at this lapanese braintrust. Mine FIVE THOUSAND ing themselves doing the same order in GameStop's history," aren't exactly edible (consisting - just interactively. according to Charles Hodges, of things like Fruit Roll ups, beef "Modern Warfare 2," the next who works with public rela- jerky, and left over Halloween installment in the "Call of Duty" tions for GameStop, a corpo- peeps). But you get the idea. series of video games, was rate-owned chain of gaming DOLLAR BILL! released this week, and took ^^_^^^^_ students by storm. Between See WARFARE; Page 6 r "...1 "MY PRESIDENT IS BUCK" I YOUNG JEEZY classes, students can now gear ALBUM REVIEWS [▼V , f\ Music listeners question Obama's influence ICE, ICE BABY on hip-hop and its associated culture Story by Emily Bigclow | Illustration by Taylor Richtor In 2008, the United States of America successfully elected its first black president and changed the courseofhistory. Perhaps, though, President Obama's ■ Drake ■ Pete Yom & Scarlett Johansson election will affect more than just Washington. ■ Grade | B ■ Grade | B The hip-hop industry has a significantly long list of "SO FAR GONE" "BREAKUP" supporters of the president, including Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Wyclef WHAT MATT UASSE THINKS: There WHAT MATT UASSE THINKS: »ete Yom lean and Mos Def. With this support arises the question should be nothing but high expectations for that has been circulating since his inauguration — will the asked Scarlett Johansson to collaborate on an the man who is considered Lil Wayne's pro- album before he even knew what her vocals election of an black president change rap music? IT'S A tege, has worked with Jay Z on "The Blueprint sounded like But. with "Break Up," no one would Rapper Common, who, like the president, hails from 3" and has already been touring worldwide- ever guess that was the case. SMALL WORLD, Chicago, spoke to CNN about the impending changes that all before even releasing his debut album The ahum features many feel-good and likable 7 the genre is facing, and he believes that Obama will have What is the final verdict This man rs a triple tunes across the nine songs: the catchiest of AFTER ALL an impact on rappers who are in tune with what is hap- threat them all be ic stays true to Dickens' vision By Aaron H.lff.rkh Zemeckis and his heavily pio- doesn't come recommended Carrey and Gary Oldman voice Pulse Reviewer neered use of motion-capture for young children. Even less a majority of the characters animation. surprising is a release date including Scrooge and Cratchit. "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Aside from the opening shot that's closer to Halloween than Surprisingly, their full potential Dickens is one of the most of a page turning storybook, not Christmas. is greatly limited by the aim of beloved and retold stories much of this rendition is remi- While the animation of "A the animation. with a timeless holiday mes- niscent of a classic Disney re- Christmas Carol" is truly a Much like Zemeckis's previ- sage. Each holiday season is imagining. Robert Zemeckis has monumental achievement, it ous film, Beowulf, the animat- yet another excuse for produc- respectfully retained a majority ultimately does more to hurt ed characters of "A Christmas tion companies to invest in new of Dickens's original vision with the film rather than enhance it. Carol" are designed to look versions of this classic holiday a dark, dreary, and brooding In addition to the breathtaking extremely similar to the actors tale. The latest effort in bring- London atmosphere. Since it images that make up the world who voice them. With well ing you the lessons of Ebenezer features a slew of depressing around Scrooge, there is a list Scrooge comes from Academy themes and ghastly images, this of talented actors and voices See CAROL | Page 6 Award-winning director Robert is one Disney endorsement that that bring his story to life. lim TONIGHT IN BG TONIGHT IN TOLEDO TOMORROW NIGHT THEY SAID IT Howard's hosts Piss Disco Toledo will be a circus this weekend Full night at Howard's Club H tomorrow "Twelve was a real turning point for Michigan band Piss Disco will be perform- The circus is in town - Ringling Bros, and Barnum Howard's is hosting a full line-up tomorrow night beginning at 9 me as I moved to a mixed school, ing at Howard's Club H tonight along with & Bailey Circus is coming to Toledo. The Lucas p.m. The venue's night will include local indie/post-punk/power- and then I became cool and opening acts Brace for Impact and Hobo County Arena is hosting the event at 7 p.m. tonight pop group The Dumb-Easies, and bands Hot Love and Murder Stew. Doors will open at 9 p.m. with a $3 as well as times tomorrow and Sunday. Tickets start Mystery. Howard'swill complete their line-up with the one- discovered hair gel." admission charge at the door. at $11, see www.ticketmaster.com for more details. woman band/comedy act Miss Firecracker -Robert Pattinson _k VISIT BGVIEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES. MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE OFrida* November 13.2009 PULSE WWW.BGVIEWS.COM HIP-HOP From Page 5 COUNTRY MUSICS BIGGEST WINNERS NaS. The song begins with Obama In The faces of the 2009 Country Music Awards mid-speech and includes lyrics like, "Although il seems heaven senl/We ain't ready to have a black presi- ALBUM OF THE YEAR: FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR dent" from artist Tupac Shakur and Fearless ft ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: "Y'know these colored folks and Negroes/Hate to see one of their Taylor Swift Taylor Swift own succeeding/America, surprise Produced by Nathan Capman and Taylor Swift us/And let a black man guide us." Big Machine Records The song also has the line "But on a positive side/I think Obama provides Hope — and challenges minds/Of all races and colors to VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR: MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Brad Paisley erase the hate." "I Run To You" Other lyrics seem to be reaching out to the president, pleading with Lady Antebellum him to change the country for the Produced by Victoria Shaw and Paul Worley better. Capitol Records Nashville The song Tetter to the President" by Joell Ortiz featuring Dante Hawkins outlines the story of a young man struggling with the NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR: MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR: reality of living in the projects of Darius Ruker "Love Story" New York City. The lyrics are orga- Taylor Swift nized as a letter. "Dear future president/1 hope Directed by Trey Fanjoy you heard this letter and do some things to make sure the next one Tin writing is better," the song says. While the events described through the young man's life arc ing considering all the actors " We were extremely pleased by [the] less than pleasant, the song offers CAROL could have delivered a grip- WARFARE comfort for the future by saying, From Page 5 ping live-action performance From Page 5 customer response to our 4,250 midnight "It's time for a change and that on top of their already satis- change is Obama." known actors such as Carrey fying voice work. While the stores. launch events. We've received numerous Even rapper lay-Z, who seems and Oldrnan, it's frustrating best use of motion-capture Owners of an XBOX 360 or to have grown out of the rapping to experience a film with- rests in "Beowulf's" vivid PlayStation 3 gaming console reports of packed stores and lines forming..." phase of his career and begun out their physical presence depiction of a fantasy world, were counting down to the to form his own brand, remixed and emotions. Unlike voic- the art of using it in replace release of the game, which Tony Bartel | GameStop's executive VP of merchandising and marketing the song "My President is Black," ing furry creatures or danc- of live actors still holds little was set for Tuesday, Nov. 10. originally done by Young leezy. ing robots, these human-like to no significance. Disney's Much to some gamers' surprise, ment stating that they would "We were extremely pleased While the song itself is short, images amount to nothing "A Christmas Carol" is sadly a the game arrived a little ear- wait until Nov. 10 to begin sell- by |the| customer response the lyrics incorporate the Civil more than a video game qual- lifeless depiction of one of the lier than expected, which has ing the games, Canino said. to our 4,250 midnight launch Highls Movement, culminating ity that still struggles to bring most spirited holiday stories caused some controversy in The game was predicted to be a events," Tony Bartel, executive in the election of Obama. out true human emotion. of all time. Bowling Green. huge hit, though, so GameStop vice president of merchandising "Rosa Parks sat so Martin With a story about a crude The GameStop store on Main pushed up the release date to and marketing, said in a state- Luther could walk/Martin man's glorious redemption, Street got the ball rolling when the weekend before Nov. 10, ment for GameStop. "We've Luther walked/so Barack Obama a suppression of emotion is they unexpectedly began sell- which went against their con- received numerous reports of could run/Barack Obama ran hardly the route you want to Letter Grade C- ing the game last weekend, tract, according to Canino. packed stores and lines form- so all the children could fly/So take. Ratad PG for scary sequences prior to the Nov. 10 release date. But, representatives from ingaround blocks as customers ['ma spread my wings and/You Even with the incredible and images. Many people were excited to GameStop have a different side waited to pick up their games." can meet me in the sky." lay-Z environment created by pris- Runtime: 96 mm receive their games early, but to the story. "If it was illegal, we probably raps. tine animated visuals, Robert the employees of their compe- Hodges said the Bowling wouldn't be here right now," Yet, while the president has Zcmeckis's version of "A Voices by: Jim Carrey. Gary tition store C&C Games, locat- Green store, along with others a Bowling Green GameStop been represented through song, Christmas Carol" falls short of Oldman. Colin Firth. Bob ed closer to campus on Wooster across the country, received worker said. it remains to be seen if the atti- grasping the powerful emo- Hoskins. and Robin Wright Penn St., were less than enthused. permission from Activision to One thing the two stores can tudes associated with rap will tions of its main characters. Directed by: Robert Zemeckis According to owner of the sell the game early, and there agree with is the popularity of change permanently or if the This is even more dishearten- Fremont C&C Games, Kevin was nothing illegal or contract- the game. black culture will be represented Canino, GameStop wrongly breakingabout what GameStop Canino predicted the game in the mainstream better than it released the game, and it affect- did. will beat the records previously has been in the past. ed sales in their stores because A statement from Chris set by Halo games, and Hodges "I have noticed the themes in through April." they were unable to sell it any Olivera, Vice President of said "each and every 'Call Of music have become less about SPEAKERS While there are excellent earlier than Nov. 10 due to not GameStop's Corporate Duty' has been better than the money, cars and objectifying From speeches each year, Alday having their supply yet. The Communications and Public previous." women," said graduate student shared a couple that stand Bowling Green C&C Games Affairs, said, "GameStop made The hot sales for a game rated Bing Lin. "This may be because "It's watching and helping out this season: decided not to comment for the the decision to break street for only mature audiences (for I have become much more selec- students grow with their expe- "Alesha Gailhouse is doing article. dates and sell reserved copies blood, drug reference, intense tive with what I listen to." rience and abilities," Alday one on the Great Pacific Canino said that because ... in select markets where other violence and language) were Lin said he listens to rap. said. "Some of my students Garbage Patch," he said. GameStop is a bigger com- retailers had broken street date. not a surprise either, said hip-hop and R&B. but he lis- will come to our team and "Basically, all of our plastic, pany, they get their supply of "Our decision followed many Hodges. tens mostly to older music from never have given a speech and bottles, and garbage games directly from Activision. conversations with Activision "I liked the first one, so I Blackstar. Dead Presidents, The before." that gets into the oceans is the company behind "Modern and was an effort to protect our thought I'd pick it up," Brendan Coup and The Roots. The different types of getting swirled into an island Warfare 2." The process of ship- customer base." Coons said, who picked up Charlie Mack, program direc- speeches fall under one of twice the size of Texas. It's ping for C&C Games consists of Hodges also said that a total a copy on Tuesday from tor from 107.3 FM The luice, said the three categories, accord- really fascinating, but dis- more steps since they get their of 4,250 stores that did not have GameStop. He said he hadn't while Obama's election was his- ing to the team's Web site. gusting at the same time." supply from a third party. the chance to sell the game gotten any new games for a torical, it would not influence 1) Public address speak- And junior Katie Hodgdon Because they get their early had midnight release par- long time before Tuesday and hip-hop music. ing: This includes informa- is performing a persuasive stock directly from Activision, ties in order to ensure fans got knew it was coming out, so he "Hip-hop runs in parallel with tive speeches, as well as speech about Foster Care GameStop had to sign an agree- their copies sooner. made a trip to buy it. whatever society has going on," persuasive, communication Acclaiming Programming, Mack said. analysis and after-dinner Alday said, which is to reform He believes there is a bigger speaking. the foster care system to Essay 2: Bitten by the Travel change in the pride of the black 2) Limited preparation: help kids become trained for Bug by Kathleen Thomas more accepting of any culture community than in popular cul- Impromptu, extempora- life outside the system. ESSAYS or religion. ture. Mack said, "There was an neous, along with various Hodgdon has been a mem- From Page 4 I come from a small town. Two years ago, I got the initial change," and that blacks forms of debate fall under ber of the Falcon Forensics Ten thousand people, many opportunity to travel to France "stood a little bit taller, there was this division. Speech & Debate team since somehow failed to notice? retired, who oppose building with my high school. This a sense of pride an accomplish- 3) The third division of her freshman year. Currently And I wondered. And I acted. a truck stop because they are was possibly the wisest deci- ment." However, "These things speeches is interpretation preparing for six events, And I wrote. afraid that it will attract the sion that I have ever made. tend to fade over time some- of literature, which includes Hodgdon welcomes the I was 15 before I saw what type of people who could hurt Not only was the trip the most what, but there is an underlying performance of poetry, prose, challenge. should have been obvious: their beloved town. I grew fun that I have ever had, but it deeper sense of responsibility," and drama, along with duo "It gives me an opportunity that despite all my questions up with kids who, because of was also a valuable learning he said. performances. to really push myself with and worries, my reading and limited opportunities, only experience. I was able to see As far as the hip-hop industry Each member may register my speaking skills," she said. writing and acting had made learned history in a book, or wonders like the Mona Lisa is concerned. Mack said hip-hop in up to six events, with each "It is also a great opportunity my entire life about pretend only saw bears in a zoo. But and Mont Blanc, as well as the is more likely to change because memorized speech lasting for me to meet other people without my even realizing ever since I was a child, I got to Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower of changes in society as opposed eight to 10 minutes. who are interested in what it. 1 was not too old, and if I experience these things first- and the catacombs beneath to the president himself. Even Speakers are evaluated on I'm doing; I have friends all planned my life right, I never hand by traveling. Paris. These are things that 1 though he doesn't believe that their performances based over the nation." would be. When I was little, my family would never have been able to the music itself has changed, on an extensive list of objec- Majoring in communi- Six years later, my long-ago vacationed everywhere from see by staying in Ohio. Also, Mack said there had been an tive and subjective criteria. cation disorders, Hodgdon best friend and I are in the the east coast to Canada to I was able to form my own increase in support for the presi- Meeting the time require- believes that being a mem- same field. She is teaching the- California. All of these vaca- beliefs about the French peo- dent through the hip-hop indus- ment, following the correct ber of the Falcon Forensics atre to kids like her, who one tions opened my eyes. I saw ple. All that I had ever heard try. format of speech, demon- Speech & Debate team con- day decided that they were the Battle of Gettysburg reen- of the French was that they "We have certain celebrities or strating developed language, tributes to her career aspira- too old. I am teaching theatre acted on the original field: I were mean and conceited. I notable names in hip-hop who and delivering a solid per- tions. to kids like me, who haven't saw the somber changing of am happy to say that I was either directly supported the formance are among the fac- "I can take what I've yet asked the questions that the guard at the Tomb of the pleasantly surprised by how president during his campaign," tors that may be taken into learned and give it to people haunted me for too long. She Unknown Soldier; I interacted open and accepting everyone Mack said, "or made the call for consideration. who may not be so confident wants to show her kids that with people in Quebec and got I met was to my entire tourist people in the hip-hop commu- Similar to ice skating or because their communica- they can regain what they once my first taste of the French lan- group. nity to get involved." gymnastics, speakers are tion disorder affects how had. I want to show mine that guage; I hiked in Yellowstone I believe that travel is one of Even students who are evaluated individually on they think of themselves they never have to lose it. and saw bears in Yosemite; the most important experienc- immersed in hip-hop music their events during a tourna- because of how they speak," I believe in imagination. I and, everywhere I went, I saw es for people to have. Whether haven't noticed any differenc- ment. However, their indi- she said. believe that in issues of pov- people of every size, shape, it is going on a road trip across es from last year. Sophomore vidual performances also "It's also really well consid- erty, slavery, oppression, per- color and background. the United States, studying Jeremy Rominski agreed with factor into a team score as ered by potential employers," secution and universal hard- I am extremely grateful that abroad, or touring the world, Mack when it came to changes well. Alday said. "With forensics ship, our ability to envision a I got to travel as a child. My travel opens your eyes to dif- in the music itself. Seven to 45 teams can be and debate on a resume, it world different from our own interest in the history of the ferent people and cultures. "I do listen to rap, and I registered in a single tourna- really opens up their eyes to has been our saving grace in United States and my ances- You become part of the global haven't really noticed any dif- ment, and the competitions, that type of employee they the past and will be our salva- tors was ignited while seeing community, bridging the gaps ference in the technique or any- at times, can take the team can expect." tion in the future. I believe that 200-year-old towns on the east between cultures. You grow as thing," Rominski said. "I have across the nation. So far, this season seems the day we believe we are "too coast. My love of animals and a person and are often forced not noticed any changes in the "When we go to a tour- to be living up to the past old" is the day we as a civiliza- nature was born from seeing to form new beliefs based on culture so far, but it's still early nament, we're competing eight years of success. tion cease to move forward. the beauties of the ancient truths you witness, not knowl- in his term." against schools such as Ohio "We're having a very suc- I am 21-years-old, and I forests and mountains in the edge gained second-hand. I Rominski is not alone. It State, UCLA, Harvard and cessful year," Alday said. believe in the power of pre- western states. But, most am no longer just a girl from a seems the consensus is that hip- Cornel," Alday said. "We trav- "We've placed in the top three tend. importantly, I believe that by small town-I have been bitten hop music will stay its course in el pretty much every other as a team for every tourna- being exposed to so many dif- by the travel bug, and I hope regard to content and attitudes. weekend from September ment we've attended." ferent people, I have become the itch never goes away. LEASING FOR CALL FOR DEPOSIT SPECIALS! : (419)352-0717 ALL 2010 <• www.greenbriarrentals.com <, &&s£ GREENBRIAR, INC. GO O —\ GO BG's bigs to lead the way after Falcon women begin quest men's team loses three seniors for sixth straight MAC title with Preseason WNIT games Story by Scan Shapiro | A Story by Andrew Harrier |Sports Editor Last year, Otis Polk could get away with only scoring in single digits. Last season, a weak nonconfer- But after BG graduated it's top three ence schedule may have kept the scorers from a year ago, Polk and fel- Falcon women's basketball team low seniors Marc Larson and Erik from advancing to the NCAA Marshall will he expected to develop Tournament. an inside presence offensively. But the preseason favorites to "The coaches wanted me to step up win the Mid-American Conference offensively, so that is what I've been Tournament likely will have a doing all summer," Polk said. much better argument for an at- Polk's hard word off the court dur- large bid to the Big Dance if they ing the offseason has seen both he and are unable to come through in the Larson enter camp 10 to 15 pounds MAC at the end of the year. lighter then last season, which has While that is the end goal, greatly improved BG's overall quick- coach Curt Miller and his team ness at center. are focused in on one thing right The luxury of having two 6-foot-9 now: their first Preseason WNIT game against Chicago State, which begins tonight at 7:30 in Anderson 3 S« BIGS | Page 10 See WNIT | Page 10 8Fnday.Nowmbeil3.2009 SPORTS WWW.BGVIEWS.COM CHRISTINA MCOINNIS i THE K NEWS TAKEN DOWN: Tie Falcon defense, led by Kevin Alvarado (92). gang tackles Miami quarterback Zac Dysert last night during a 55-14 Falcon win The defense recorded six sacks and forced five turnovers in the game. Falcon seniors get first win against Miami Strong offense and defense lead Falcons Notebook: Barnes continues stellar season By Sean Shapiro By Paul Barney Assistant Sports Editor "It means a lot to Reporter OXFORD Freddie Barnes had beat the RedHawks. OXFORD — "The Freddie never beaten Miami. Barnes Show" was in full effect During his redshlrt season, A lot of people who last night in the Falcons' 35-14 Barnes watched his teammales win at Miami. heat the Ritlllawks from the played at Bowling The Bilctnikoff semifinal- sidelines, but he could never MORE FOOTBALL: As a Cincinnati ist hauled in 10 catches for 109 emulate that success until last native. senK* quarterback Tyler Sheehan had Green can't say yards and scored three touch- night. a large fan base at last night's game, in which downs (one rushing), moving to he and the seniors earned his fust victory that. That was on Barnes had three total touch- against the RedHawks | Page 9 second in career receiving yards downs and hauled in 10 passes and fifth in touchdown recep- lor 109 yards in BG's 35-14 win out in the red zone," said senior our minds, and tions on BG's all-time lists. over Miami. linebacker lerett Sanderson. It has been a record-setting "It means a lot to beat the 'We got our offense back on the record-wise we knew season for Barnes, but it's more Hedllawks," Barnes said. "A lot field and gave them another a matter of getting the wins than olpeople who played at Bowling chance to score." we had to get this personal accolades. Green can't say t hat. That was on When the defense did stop "I'mallabout the team," Barnes our minds, and record-wise we Miami, either through a turn- result, so this is said. "Thai stuff is nice, but I'm CHRISTINAMCGINHIS !■ ■ " \FiV< knew we had to get this result, over or a red-zone stop, senior constantly trying to do better BARN BURNER: Senior receiver Freddie Barnes (7) continued his stellar season with 10 so this is huge in my book," quarterback Tyler Sheehan huge in my book." so we can close out these close receptions for 109 yards and two touchdowns. He also scored on a 19-yatd end around play Barnes scored on a 19-yard made the most of his chances. ii tes i btjniui games." to open the scoring In the process. Barnes moved into second place on BG's all-time list for end around 42 seconds into After BG's special teams Barnes' three touchdowns career receiving yards the contest and later had two forced a fumble on the game- quarterback sneaks. mark the fourth time this season receiving touchdowns, includ- opening kick return, Sheehan While it was tied at the half, the senior widcout has scored carry and had a couple long runs, the game out of reach for the ing a 59-yard screen pass where handed the ball off to Barnes BG almost entered the break more than one touchdown. including a 24-yard burst. RedHawks. he broke a tackle and sped past and made a nice block to clear with a touchdown lead after Barnes had a 19-yard touch- With the way Bullock had four Miami defenders for the his wide receiver's path to the Cody Basler returned an inter- down run on BG's second offen- been practicing in recent weeks, Trickeration score. end zone. ception to the Miami 3-yard sive play of the game, and his coach Dave Clawson went with The Falcons pulled a little While Barnes and the offense "I got yelled at for thai," line Following Basler's return, second quarter 59-yard catch his senior late in the game and trickery in the third quarter, was (licking, lid's defense also Sheehan said. "The quarterback Barnes was tackled at the 1-yard and run was the team's longest loved the way he finished the with Tyler Sheehan handing played their part swarming coach told me to stay out of the line and tumbled into the end play from scrimmage this sea- game running the ball. the ball off to Willie Geter, who Miami's freshman quarterback way, but the guy had a chance to zone for a touchback. son. "(Bullock) has practiced then flipped it to Barnes as he Zac Dysert, forcing three inter- get Freddie so I figured I'd sacri- On replay, it seemed the ball very well the last three weeks," attempted a pass to a wide-open ceptions and picking up six fice myself for a touchdown." crossed the plain for a touch- Bullock earns his carries Clawson said. "The last three Sheehan, who broke free down sacks. Barnes repaid the favor to down and the ground forced Having only rushed the ball weeks he really showed a the sideline. The defense also had their Sheehan in the second quarter, the fumble, which by rule is once in the Falcons' previous renewed attention to detail. He However.Sheehanwasunable first red-zone stand in Mid- as he took a short screen pass not a turnover. However, the two games, senior Chris Bullock did a nice job of keeping the pin to reel in the pass and now has a American Conference play 59 yards for a score, giving BG officials held up the ruling on had his number called 11 times north and south and lowering greater appreciation for his wide this season, as they held the a 14-7 lead. the field. against the RedHawks and put his shoulders." receivers because of it. Hedllawks out of the endzone Following both first half on the afterburners to rack up 82 Bullock led the Falcons in twice on four chances. touchdowns, Miami was able to See REVENGE | Page 9 yards and a touchdown. rushing, and his 13-yard touch- See NOTES | Page 10 "It feels good, to shut them get into the endzone on a pair of Bullock averaged 7.5 yards per down with 2:06 remaining put SCORING SUMMARY Ant Quarter 14:18 - Freddie Bamr-r, 19-yard rush (Mart Nome kick) BG 7-0 136 - Itc Dyiet. 2-yard rush (Trevor Cook lick). 7-7 Second Quarter 12:19 • Berne* W-yerd pass from Tyler Sheehan (Noisic kick). BG 14-7 5Ce-Dysert, 1-yerd rush (Cook kick) 14-U Third Qu»rt*r :■•. - Bamej. 2-yird pun from Tytert Sheehan (Nor»ic kick) BG'il-14 SrOO - Willie Geter. 20-yard pass from Sheehsn (NorsK kick). BG 23-U Fourth Quarter 2:06 - Ch.is Buttock, 15-yard rush (Norsk lick). BG 35-14 FALCONS vs. Wayne State Our Views, Your Views. BGSU and Bowling Green SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - 1:00pm 4ft B Jf^ km ^L^^Q check us out online <*(•> E ANOERSON ARENA o BGSU opens the regular season at home hosting the Warriors. BGVlews Arrive early for a special pre-game ceremony commemorating Cleanest Store Drop-Off the Falcons' 2009 MAC Championship! ■ - Drop-Off Service laundry service TSuffh«,!£ ■*" "**■ • Open 24/7 99c a pound! . ' BGSU STulEKTS FflEE 419-35CIEAN • 1420 E Wooster SI. • Attended M-W 9am-6pm WITH STUDENT I.D. 3E next to Quiznos across Irom Harshman Quad • Large Capacity Washers WWWBGVIEWS.COM SPORTS Friday. November 13.2009 9 THEBGNEWS SUDOKU Sheehan gets his revenge on Miami 5 2 1 7 9 By Stan Shapiro Assistant Sports Editor 9 OXFORD — Tyler Sheehan wasn't the only person in Yager 1 9 2 Stadium wearing a No. 13 BG jersey last night. Scattered amongst the stands 7 6 3 were more then a dozen of Sheehan's friends and relatives, 5 1 most wearing the same jersey as the BG quarterback. "1 think we have half of our 8 5 2 Sheehan clan here," said Tyler's grandfather Lee Sheehan. "They're all over the stadium 2 4 here." While it isn't unusual for Tyler to have a slew of supporters 2 6 8 7 — his parents have attended every single game since his CHRISTINA MCGINNIS 'Hi V,'. 8 sophomore season — Oxford FRIENDS AND FAMILY: BG quarterback Tyler Sheehan (tight), a Cincinnati native, celebtates with some of the fnends and family that felt more like a home game, as watched him lead the Fakons to a 35-14 win against Miami On Tuesday. Sheehan said he thought there would be about 200 of his friends he grew up just 35 miles away SUDOKU I 9 L 8 5 I 6 f V and family in attendance in Cincinnati. To play: Complete the grid 6 S £ L I t\a 9 Z "We go to every game like this, of nerves and habit lead fam- his career. crowd, and after briefly scan- so that every row, column 8 > Z 6 9 E!S L I no matter where they go," Lee ily members to sit in smaller "It's always nice to be coming ning the crowd scattered with and every 3x3 box contains EM 1 t> L 9 6 8 said. "But, I'll come here any groups. home; for a lot ol guys this is an his familiar No. 13, the quarter- the digits 1 to 9There is no L I 9 2 6 8 t> S E day. It's like a home game to us." "Maybe a family reunion at away game, for me it's a home back felt the full force of his fan guessing or math involved. The proximity to his home- tailgating, hut not in here. In game," Tyler said. "It's really support. » 6 8 S £ 9 lit Just use logic to solve town also allowed many of here they all get nervous and cool to play in front of people Unfortunately for Sheehan, S L » £ Z 6 I 8 9 Tyler's high school teammates spread around to their own lit- you've grown up with. They've due to the team's travel plans he Z £ I 9 8 S L f 6 to attend the contest, as their tle spots," said Tyler's great aunt, gotten to watch me progress only got about 30 minutes with 9 8 6 * L I E I S former teammate impressed Karen Berter, who has been at throughout my career, and for his family after the game. But throwing for 199 yards and every game this season. them to watch me play at the you can be sure his support will three touchdowns without an For Sheehan. the game was highest level I am right now it's be back in full force next Friday interception. even more memorable, as he really an honor." when the BG hosts Akron. Create and solve your While most of his family was was able to beat Miami for the Sheehan predicted earlier "I can't thank my support base in attendance, they didn't all first time in his career, a win this week that he'd have close enough,'' Tyler said. "I'm truly Sudoku puzzles for FREE. sit together, as a combination he called "one of the biggest" of to 200 friends and family In the blessed to have that situation." nrn?rm."i"d m '"in it: PRKESUOOKIL Falcon grinds out five-set victory against Kent ByChri.Sojka attitude in the final set," Jackson Reporter said. "We knew how to beat Falcons add five basketball recruits them." When the volleyball match was Though Jackson led the way Five high school basketball — hlli.HI Halhill (Canfield over last night, the players and for BG, she was not the only key players signed National Letters High School), Jill Stein (Tiffin coaches were singing "Happy in the big win. Corey Domek had of Intent to play for the Falcons, Columbian High School) and Birthday" and eating cake to a double-double with 23 kills starting next season. N'oelle Yoder (West Holmes celebrate assistant coach Rob and 11 digs, Alex Zlabis posted Men'sbasketballcoach Louis High School) to his squad yes- Frost's birthday. 33 digs and Allison Kearney Orr announced the signings terday. It was no doubt a very happy added 60 assists. of Craig Sealey (Brookhaven "We are very excited aboul birthday for the assistant coach. Van De Walle couldn't have High Schooll and Cameron our 2010 recruiting class." The Falcons celebrated in sev- been happier with the win. Black (Roosevelt High School) Miller said in a press release, eral ways as they beat Kent State "Tonight was great volleyball on Wednesday. "lillian. Mil and N'oelle arc out- in five sets before a home crowd on both sides of the net," she "We are extremely pleased standing players, but more at Anderson Arena. said. "We put too much pres- and excited to announce these importantly, they are high- Coach Denise Van De Walle sure on them at the net and they two new additions to our character young women thai enjoys all the wins, but espe- folded. We got them out of their Falcon family," Orr said in a excel in the classroom. All cially this one. system a few times. press release. "We are not only three have a chance to make EKOCHWU 'Hf.BGNr.Ws "They're all great," she said. Jackson thought the win came adding two very talented and an immediate impact both on BLOCKED: BG senior Corey Domek spikes the ball into two Kent State defenders The "But the fact that we struggled so at a perfect time. hard-working basketball play the court and in our commu- block didn't matter though, as BG downed the Flashes in five sets. much with Kent State earlier in "I definitely think we're peak- ers, but two high-character nity." the season and the fact they're ing just in time for the tourna- individuals from outstanding Ilafhill is a 5-foot-6 guard such a great team made this "This is definitely one of our the third set. ment," she said. families." from Canfield, who Miller said one feel so wonderful. It was a top wins of the season," Jackson After the huge win in the Tomorrow, the Falcons will Sealey is a 6-foot-6, 200- the Falcons are "fortunate" to huge win." said. "This sends a message third, the Falconswereallsmiles finish off the regular season poundforwardfrom Columbus, have landed because she was The Falcons came out strong across the IMid-American heading into the fourth. For the when Ohio comes to Anderson who Orr believes can help his so heavily recruited. in the first set, winning 25-17. Conference] we're not going most part, it was back and forth Arena for a 6 p.m. match. team immediately. "lillian is an outstanding BG did a nice job holding onto down without a fight and we the entire set. but Kent snuck The Bobcats (21-5, 13-1 MAC) "Craig is an explosive wing point guard with excellent the lead in this set, something can beat anyone." out a 28-26 hard-fought victory. have lost a mere five MAC who is excellent at running leadership qualities on the they've struggled with a good The momentum did not really The tough loss in the fourth matches in the past four sea- the floor and finishing at the court."' Miller said. "She is a portion of the season. For the carry over from the first set for set must have made the Falcons sons. With a win this weekend, rim," Orr said. "He is the ulti- talented three-point shooter majority of the set, the Falcons BG as thev lost the second, 17- pretty upset they will lock up the No. 1 seed mate slasher and offensive and will excel in our up-tempo lead. 25. They absolutely dismantled for the conference tournament. rebounder and has as big an system." Kaitlin Jackson, who had a The team looked somewhat Kent 15-3 in the final set of the Ohio ranks in the top 10 in upside as anyone in our pro- Stein is a (i-foot-2 forward career-high 24 kills on the eve- lost out there, but thankfully for match, hittingan incredible .733. the country with 2.H7 blocks per gram. He is an improved from Clyde, who Miller said ning, hit an impressive .500 in them, it did not carry over into At one point In the match, the set. Fllen I lerman averages 4.63 shooter and brings a ton of was a "steal" for the program the first set to go along with her the third set. Falcons had an 11-1 lead. They kills per set, which ranks among energy and athleticism to our because she wasn't highly seven kills. BG came out of the locker got on fire right away and never the top 10 in the nation while team." recruited. She agreed with Van De Walle room ready to play, easily beat- came close to cooling off. Meghan Simmons' 1.34 blocks Black is a 6-foot-10, 230- "lill is a skilled and versatile- on this being a huge victory. ing the Golden Flashes 25-12 in "We came out with the right per set rank in the top 25. pound forward/center from post player,"' Miller said, "lill Kent, has the strength to play witli "Cameron gives us a very her back to the basket but also skilled and smart post player has the outside range and ball with legitimate size to replace handling to play at the power Falcon rugby gets playoff rematch against Ohio State seniors Otis Polk. Marc- forward position." Larson, and F.rik Marschall," Yoder is a 5-foot-6 guard from By C J Watson by a series of frustrating mis- "For this game we need to come out Orr said. "He has excellent Millersburg, playing for one of Reporter takes. Dropped balls were one skills with the ball, is a pres- the most decorated high school of BG's biggest problems as the with great emotion and intensity and ence on the defensive end, programs in the state. Some say that "revenge is a dish Buckeyes capitalized on these and has a high It,) for the "Noelle is a warrior and a best served cold." The BG rugby mistakes. Kicking was another everything will take care of itself." game as he plays for an out- champion." Miller said. "She is team is looking to serve up a issue in the previous matchup standing head coach in his a natural off guard, but could meal of their own this week- that the Falcons have made a dad Cameron Black Sr." also play some point guard if end against Ohio State as they priority in preparation for the Women's basketball coach called upon at BGSU. Noelle is face of the in the semifinals of semi-final meeting between the DlUUie Miller, who both missed Last week, Ohio State defeated Curt Miller announced the a fantastic shooter but will also the Midwest Division I Premier two rivals. the previous match against Ohio Northern Iowa 44-20 in the quar- addition of three players attack off the dribble." League Playoffs. "List game, it wasn't that we State, will be ready to go this terfinals of the Midwest playoffs Ohio State ended the Falcons' played bad, we just made some week and will beet up the for- and BG defeated Minnesota 35- Bentwood Estates Ltd. impressive regular season victo- critical mistakes," said coach ward position that was lacking 27. ry streak two weeks ago proving Tony Mazzarella. "Tactical kick- without them. "We can't go in there thinking that BG is not invincible after all. ing wasn't as crisp as it need- Despite losing against Ohio that if we fix mistakes against The Buckeyes' defense shined as ed to be, it just came down to State two weeks ago, players Ohio State then we will win the ^C^pO^rf special BG had trouble getting anything execution. They capitalized on seem confident in their ability game," Mazzarella said. "We started offensively. some defensive errors and we to compete at the highest level. need to be really good at the - $o - "We will see if they are really gave up parts of the field that we "For this game we need to things we were good at last game NO MONEY DOWN better or if we just had an off shouldn't have given up." come out with great emotion and improve on the things we night," said club director Roger But the Falcons have an ace and intensity and everything struggled with. It's going to have when you sign a 12 month lease Mazzarella. up their sleeve — two in fact. will take care of itself," said wing to be an all-around effort for 80 starting in May 2010 Last time, BG was plagued Lock Tony Brown and prop Rocco Matter. minutes." sions. REVENGE "We got stops on defense," said From Page 8 BG coach Dave Clawson. "In the first half, they were converting Despite the disappointment third downs, in the second half of not finishing at the end of they weren't. I think a lot of that the first half, BG benefited from has to do with us getting after strong defense, this time by them on first and second down, Mahone, who intercepted and so there was a lot more third and ONLY$l,050°°/mo. + util. returned the ball to the 23-yard longs." Amenities: washer/dryer line. Whilethe defense was bottling microwave gas log fireplace Five plays later, Barnes was up Miami, t he Falcon offense put 2 car garage wide open for his third touch- the game out of reach with a walk in closets large yard down of the evening. |>air of scores. The first, a 20-yard From then on it was the Falcon touchdown reception by junior defense who took control of the running back Willie Geter, and C*(( ^todau game, only allowing 98 yards of then a late 13-yard run by senior ANDREA FEHl I 'HfBGNfWS total offense and limiting Miami Chris Bullock with 2:06 remain- BULLDOZER: Chris Bullock (right) rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown in the BG's win. to l-for-8 on third down conver- ing. •offer valid until 11/25/09 mm 8 SPORTS WWWBGVIEWSCOM I CHRISTINA MCGINNIS TAKEN DOWN '■' .vni quarterback.' wiR The defense r ii d ' reed five tufiwvors m lite game Falcon seniors get first win against Miami Strong offense and defense lead Falcons Notebook: Barnes continues stellar season By Scan Shapiro By Paul Barney "It means a lot to Reporter beat the RedHawks. OXFORD I reddic Barnes had OXHIKD - Ihe Freddie i' II Miami. A lot of people who Barnes Show" was in lull effect During hi-- redshirl season last night in ihe Falcons' 35-14 ivaiched his teammates played at Bowling win at Miami. beal ihe RcdMawks from the Ihe Biletnikoff semifinal- sidelines, bui he could nevei MORE FOOTBALL is! hauled in 111 catches for 109 .'er Sheehan had Green can't say emulate thai success until last . yards and scored three touch- night...... that. That was on downs (onerushing), moving to Barnes had three total touch- • Page 9 second in career receiving yards downs and hauled in id passes our minds, and and fifth in touchdown recep MI 109 yards in Mi's 35-14 win nut in the red /nne," said senior lions on lid's all-lime lists. mi Miami. linebacker lerett Sanderson. record-wise we knew It has been a record selling Ii means a lot to beat the "We got our offense back on the season lor Barnes, but it's more HedHawks," Barnes said. A lol field and gave them another we had to get this a matter of getting the wins than cii pi ople who played al Bowling chance to score." personal accolades. Greencan'tsaythai rhatwason U hen the defense did stop result, so this is Tin all about t he-team "Barnes our minds, ami record-wise we Miami, either through a turn- said. " That stuff is nice, hut I'm knew we had to gel ihis result, over or a red-zone Stop, senior huge in my book." constantly trying to do better BARN BURNER: Senior receiver Freddie Barnes (7) continued his stellar season with 10 so this is huge in mj book." quarterback lyler Sheehan so we can close out these close receptions (or 109 yards and two touchdowns He also scored on a 19-yard end around play Harm's scored on a 19-yard made the most nl his chances. games." to open ihe scoring. In the process. Barnes moved into second place on BG's all-time list lor end around 12 seconds into \lier BG's special teams Barnes three touchdowns career receiving yards the contest and later had two toned a tunihle on Ihe game quarterback sneaks. mark the fourth time this season receiving toui hdowns, includ- opening kiek return, Sheehan While it was tied at the half, the senior wideoul has scored carry and had a couple long runs, the game out of reach for the ing a n pass where handed Ihe hall oil to Harm's B(i almost entered the break more than one touchdown. including a 24-yard burst. HedHawks. in broke i tat kleand sped past and made a nice hloek In clear will) a touchdown lead alter Barnes had a 19 yard touch- With the way Bullock had Trickeration foui Miami defenders for the his wide receiver's path to the Cody Basler returned an inter- down run on BGssecond offen- been practicing in recent weeks, - ore. end /one ception to the Miami 3-yard sive play of the game, and his coach Dave Clawson went with Ihe falcons pulled a little While Barnes and the offense I got yelled al lor that," line, following Basler's return, second quarter 59-yard catch his senior late in the game and trickery in the third quarter, was i In kin) B( I's defense also sheehan said "Thequarterback Barnes was tackled al the 1-yard and run was the team's longest loved the way he finished the with lyler Sheehan handing i il i pan swarming coach told me lo sia\ out of the line and tumbled into the end play from scrimmage lliis sea game running the hall. the ball off to Willie Geter, who Miami's freshman quarterback u ay, hut i he guy had a chance lo /iineloi a loin hback. son. "IBullockl has practiced then flipped il to Barnes as he An 1 lysert, forcing three inter gei I reddic so i figured I'd sacri- On replay, il seemed the hall very well the last three weeks." attempted a pass to a wide-open Bullock earns his carries ceptions and picking up six fice myself fora touchdown." crossed the plain lor a touch- Clawson said. "The last three Sheehan, who broke free down sacks. Barnes repaid the lavor lo down and ihe ground forced Having only rushed the ball weeks he really showed a Ihe sideline. The defense also had their sheehan in (he second quarter, the fumble, which by rule is once in the Falcons' previous renewed attention to detail, lie I iowever, Sheehan was unable first red zone stand in Mid- as he took a short screen pass not a turnover. However, the I wo games, senior Chris Bullock did a nice job of keeping the pin lo reel in the pass and now has a \merii an t onference play 59 yards fbl a score, giving B(i officials held up the ruling on had his number called II limes north and south and lowering greater appreciation for his wide this scasoi as they held the a 14-7 lead. I In-field. against the HedHawks and put his shoulders." receivers because of it. tedHawks out ol the endzone Following both first half on the afterburners to rack up H2 Bullock led the falcons in twice on foui i hances. touchdowns, Miami was able to See REVENGE | Page 9 yards and a touchdown. rushing, and his 13-yard touch- See NOTES | Page 10 Ii feels good, to shut them gei into the endzone on a pair ol Bullock averaged 7.5 yards per down with 2:06 remaining put SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter 14:18 - Freddie Barnes. 19-yard tush (Matt Norsic kick) BG 7-0 126 - Zac Dysert. 2-y»rd tush (Trevor Cook kick). 7-7 Second Quarter 12:19 - Barnes. 59-yard pass from Tyler Sheehan (Noisic kick). BG 14-7 S:08 - Dysert. 1-yard rush (Conk klcl) 14-14 Third Quarter 11.06 - Barnes. 2 yard pass trorn Tylert Sheehan (NOISIC kid) BG 2114 5:00 - Willie Geter, 20-yard pass trom Sheehan (Norsic kick) BG 28-14 Fourth Quarter 2.06 - Chris Bullock 15-yard rush (Norsic kick). BG 35-14 FALCONS vs. Wayne State Our Views, Your Views. BGSU and Bowling Green SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - 1:00pm ■ ^ A <^%^Q check us out online <*>(*> ANDERSON ARENA «-> BGSU opens the regular season at home hosting the Warriors. BGVlews Arrive early for a special pre-game ceremony commemorating • Cleanest Store Drop-Off the Falcons' 2009 MAC Championship! QUICK CLELAM • Drop-Off Service laundry service • Open 2477 99c a pound! \ > Attended M-W 9am-6pm " ,. *BSSU STUHENTS FHEE 419 35CLEAN • 1420 E Woosler SI Everything is - . WITH STUDErfT.I.II. I|H ■ next lo Ouiznos acioss liom Harshman Quad m • Large Capacity Washers Included WWW.BGVIEWS.COM SPORTS 9 THE BG NEWS SUDOKU Sheehan gets his revenge on Miami 5 2 1 7 9 By Scan Shapiro Assistant Sports bditoi 9 OXFORD - Tyler Sheehan wasn't the only person in Yager 1 9 2 Stadium wearing a No. 13 BG jersey last night. Scattered amongst the stands 7 6 3 were more then a dozen of Shcehan's friends and relatives, 5 1 most wearing the same jersey as the BGquarterback. "I think we have half ol our 8 5 2 Sheehan clan here.' said Tyler's grandfather l.ee Sheehan. "They're all over the stadium 2 4 here." While it isn't unusual for Tyler to have a slew of supporters 2 6 8 7 - his parents have attended every single game since his (HRISriNAMCCINHIS 8 sophomore season — Oxford FRIENDS AND FAMILY: -icjht) ,i lelt more like a home game, as 'urn lead the Fal' , fit there would be about 200 of his friends he grew tip just 35 miles away SUDOKU 19 liSZ 6 It and family in attendance in Cincinnati. To play: Complete the grid 6 S I L I V 8 9 Z "We go to every game like this. of nerves and habit lead fam- his career. crowd, ami alter briefly scan- so that every row, column 8 V I 6 9 £ S L I no matter where they go." Lee ily members to sit in smaller "It's always nice to be coming ning tin' crowd scattered with and every 3x3 box contains £ Z S I t L 9 6 8 said. "But. I'll come here any groups. home: tor a lot ol guys this is an his familiar No. 13, the quarter- the digits I to 9There is no I I 9 Z 6 8 t S £ day. It's like a home game to us." "Maybe a family reunion at away game, lot me it's a home had fell the full force of his fan guessing or math involved. lailgating, hut not in here. In game," Ivler said. "It's really support. v 6 8 S i 9 c I L The proximity to his home Just use logic to solve town also allowed many of here they all gel nervous and cool to play in front ol people Unfortunately for Sheehan, SlttZ6l89 Tyler's high school teammates spread around to their own lit you've grown up with, rhey've due to the team's travel plans he Z £ I 9 8 S L t> 6 to attend the contest, as their tie spots," said Tyler's great aunt, gotten to watch me progress onl\ got about 30 minutes with 9 8 6 9 L 1 £ Z S former teammate impressed Karen Better, who has been at throughout my career, and for his family alter the game. But throwing for 199 yards and every game this season. them to watch me play at the you can be sure his support will three touchdowns without an For Sheehan, the game was highest level I am right now it's be back in lull force next Friday interception. even more memorable, as he really an honor." when the BG hosts.Akron. Create and solve your While most of his family was was able to heat Miami for the sheehan predicted earliei "I can't l hank my support base Sudoku puzzles for FREE. in attendance, they didn't all first time in his career, a win this week that he'd have close enough," lyler said. "I'm truly sit together, as a combination he called "oneol the biggest" ol to 2IKI friends and family in the hlesscd lo have i h.ii situation." PRIZESUDQKU m Falcon grinds out five-set victory against Kent By Chris Sojka attitude in the final set," lackson said. "We knew how to heat Falcons add five bash recruits them." When the volleyball match was Though lackson led the way Five high school basketball - lillian Halhill [( anfield over last night, the players and for BG, she was not the only key players signed National letters High School), lill Stem | Tiffin coaches were singing "Happy In the big win. Corey Domek had ol Intent to play lot the falcons, Columbian High School and Birthday" and eating cake to a double double with 23 kills starting next season. Noelle Voder Wesi Holmes celebrate assistant coach Rob and 11 digs, Alex /lahis posted Men'sbasketballcoach I ouis High School to Ins squad yes- l-rost's birthday. 33 digs and \llison Kearney Orr announced the signings terday, It was no doubt a very happy added (id assists. ol Craig Sealev ilirookhaven "We ate vci v excited about birthday for the assistant coach. Van De Walle couldn't have High School] and Cameron our 2010 recruiting da". The falcons celebrated in sev- been happier with the win. Black I Roosevelt High School) Miller s.iid in a press release, eral ways as they beat Kent State Tonight was great volleyball on Wednesday. "lillian, lill and Noelle arc mil in five sets before a home crowd on both sides ol the net." she "We are extremely pleased standing players, Inn more at Anderson Arena. said. "We put too much pres- and excited lo announce these importantly, thej are high Coach Denise Van l)e Walle sure on them at the net and they two new additions to out character young women thai enjoys all the wins, hut espe- folded. We got them out of their Falcon family orr said in a excel iii the classroom. \l cially this one. system a few times. press release. 'We are not only three have a chainc to make ENOCH WU 'They're all great," she said. lackson thought the win came adding two very talented and an immediate impact both mi BLOCKED: BG senior Corey Domett spikes the ball into (v. "Hut the fact that we struggled so at a perfect time. hardworking basketball play the court and in our commu- block didn't matter though, as BG downed the Flas' I much With Kent Stale earlier in "I definitely think we're peak ets. hut two high-character nity." the season and the lad they're ing just in time lor the tourna- individuals from outstanding Halhill i- a 5 fool 6 guard such a great team made this "This is definitely one of our the third set, ment," she said. families." from ('anfield. who Miller said one feel so wonderful. It was a top wins nl the season." lackson Alter the huge win in the Tomorrow, the Falcons will Sealey is a 6-foot-6, 2111) the Falcons are "fortunate" to huge win." said. "This sends a message third, the Falcons wereall smiles finish off the regular season poundforwardfromColumbus, have landed be. ause she was The Falcons came out strong across the {Mid-American heading into the fourth. For the when Ohio comes to Anderson who Orr believes can help his so heavily tec tuned. in the first set, winning 25-17, Conferencel we're not going most pan. il was hack and forth Arena for a (i p.m. match. team immediately. "lillian is an outstanding BG did a nice job holding onto down without a fight and we the entire set. hut Kent sniick The Bobcats (21-5, 13-1 MAC) "Craig is an explosive wing point guard with excellent the lead in this set. something can heat anyone." out a 28-26 bard-fought victory. have losl a mere live MAC who is excellent al running leadership qualities on the they've Struggled with a good The momentum did not really The tough loss in the fourth matches in the past four sea the floor and finishing al the court. Millet said She i- ,i portion of the season. I or the carry over from the first set for set must have made the falcons sons. With a win this weekend, rim," Orr said. "He is the ulti- talented three-point shootet majority of the set, the Falcons BCi as they lost the second. 17- pretty upset. they will lock up the No. I seed mate slasher and offensive and w ill excel in our up-tempo lead. 25. They absolutely dismantled for the conference tournament. rebounder and has as big an system." Kaitlin Jackson, who had a The team looked somewhat Kent 15 i in the final set of the Ohio ranks in the top III in upside as anyone in our pro stein is a 6 foot-2 forward career-high 2-1 kills on the eve- lost out there, but thankfully for match, hittingan incredible .733, the country with 2.M7 blocks per grain. He is an improved from Clyde, who Millet said ning, hit an impressive .500 in them, il did not carry over into At one point in the match, the set. Ellen I lertnan averages 4.63 shooter and brings a Ion ol was a Meal fot ihe program the first set lo go along w ith her the third set. Falcons had an ill lead. They kills per set. which ranks among energy and athleticism to our because -.lie wasn't highly seven kills. IKi came out of the locker got on fire right away and never die top 10 in the nation while team.' recruited. She agreed with Van l)e Walle room ready lo play, easily heal came close lo cooling off. Meghan Simmons' 1,34 blocks Black is a (.-loot 10. 230 "lill is a skilled and versatile on this being a huge victory. Ing the Golden flashes 25-12 in "We came out with the right per sel rank in the top 25. pound forward center from post player," Millet said. Mil Kent. lias the strength to play with Cameron gi\cs us a very her back to the basket bin also skilled and smart post player has the outside range ami lull with legitimate size to replace handling to play at the powei Falcon rugby gets playoff rematch against Ohio State seniors Otis Polk. Marc forward position." Larson, and Erik Marschall." Voder is ,i S-foot-6 guard from By C J Wation by a series of frustrating mis "For this game we need to come out Orr said. "He has excellent Millershuig. plaving lot one of Reporter takes. Dropped balls were one skills with the ball, is a pres the most decorated high school of BG's biggest problems as the with great emotion and intensity and ence on the defensive end. programs in the state. Some say that "revenge is a dish Buckeyes capitalized on these and has a high IQ for the "Noelle is a warrior ami ,1 best served cold." The BG rugby mistakes. Kicking was another everything will take care of itself" game as he plays for an out champion, Millet said "She i~ leant is looking to serve up a issue in the previous matchup standing head coach in his a natural oil guard, bin could meal of their own this week thai the falcons have made ,i dad Cameron Black Sr." also plav sume point guard if end against Ohio State as they priority in preparation for the Women's basketball coach called uponat BGSU, Noelle is face of the in the semifinals of semi-final meeting between the Duane Miller, who both missed Last week. ()hio stale defeated Curt Miller announced lite a fantastic shooter bin will also the Midwest Division I Premier two rivals. the previous match against Ohio Northern Iowa 44-20 in the quar- addition of three players attack off the dribble." League Playoffs. "Last game, il wasn't that we State, will he ready lo go this terfinals of the Midwest playoffs Ohio Stale ended the Falcons' played bad, we just made some week and will beef up the for and HG defeated Minnesota 35- Bentwood Estates Ltd. impressive regular season victo- critical mistakes." said coach ward position thai was lacking 27. ry streak two weeks ago proving Tony Mazzarella. "Tactical kick without them. "We can't go in there thinking that BG is not invincible after all. ing wasn't as crisp as it need- Despite losing against Ohio thai if we fix mistakes against The Buckeyes' defense shined as ed to he, it jusl came down lo State two weeks ago. players Ohio Stale then we will win the HO had trouble getting anything execution. They capitalized on seem confident in their ability game," Mazzarella said. "We started offensively. some defensive errors and we to compete at the highest level. need lo be really good at the -$o- "We will sec if they are really gave up parts of the field thai we "Tor this game we need to things we were good at last game NO MONEY DOWN come out with great emotion and improve on the ihings we better or if we just had an off shouldn't have given up." when you sign a 12 month lease night." said club director Roger Hut the falcons have an ace and intensity and everything struggled with, It's going to have Mazzarella. up their sleeve — two in fact will take care ol itself." said wing to be an all-around effort for HO starting in May 2010 Last time, HG was plagued Lock Tony Brown and prop llocco Mauer. minutes." sions. REVENGE "We gol stops on defense," said From Page 8 HG coach Dave Clawson. "In the first half, they were converting Despite the disappointment third downs, in the second half of not finishing at the end of they weren't. I think a lot of thai the first half, HG benefited from has lo do with us getting after sirong defense, this time by them on first and second down, Mahonc. who intercepted and so t here was a lol mote third and ONLY $ 1,050°°/mo. + util. returned the ball to the 23-yard longs." Amenities: washer /dryer microwave line. While the defense was bottling gas log fireplace Live plays later. Barnes was up Miami, the falcon offense put I car garage wide open for his third touch the game out of reach with a walk In closets large yard downed the evening. pairof scores. The first, a 20-yard From then on it was the falcon touchdown reception by junior defense who took control ol the running hack Willie Geler. and Ca(( ^fd^au game, onh allowing MB yards of then a late 13-yard run by senior ANDREAFfHl total offense and limiting Miami Chris Bullock with 2:0(1 remain- BULLDOZER: Chris Bullock (right) lushed lor 82 yards and a touchdown in the BG's mm to I for-II on third clown conver- ing. •oiler valid until 11/25/09 10 "idav. November 15.2009 SPORTS WWW.BGVIEWS.COM Women's cross country team looks to improve on MAC Championship finish By Brad Frank Carlv Vft Cami Wells W^ Wells Led (lie team at R^ epH Coach hopes Sometimes moving forward is team can rail) the best thing to da Reqionalsher ■ t"'J m Wanting to escape from the freshman year m M together disappointing seventh-place finish at the Mid-American Conference Championships, the region. Kent Stale, which is The top 15 features six Big the BG women's cross coun- ranked 1 fith in the region, has Ten learns — including No. 1 try team will look lo rebound finished higher than BG twice Michigan — and MAC cham- tomorrow at Ihe • of the Great West Conference, which is in its inaugural season and includes the following teams: North . i ••■;. Texas Pan Anw can. Houston Baptist and NJIT CSU was selected to finish second in the p.j. Matt indtvi •■■•■; A yssa Wa'don c- .'. ,;on- were named to the Preseov NOTES Ms-hone Norsk rst Team. Calia Desroches was named to the Seccnc learn and Fesia Beckel aid Elana Wroten were From Page 8 Had a fumble Missed two field ' ■ "I told everybody I'm a block- recovery and an goals against the ing quarterback not a catching interception RedHawks :: a 2-2 reco-d agamst Mid-Ameii!an Conference schools, which was the second quarterback," Sheehan said, ./08. Chicago State lost 80 50 at Anderson Arena, and in 20O6-O7. the Falcons won 72-'.5 smiling. "Hopefully they can - independent get over it fast." overs—threcinierceptionsanda opening kickoff and later added Sheehan's block he men- two fumble recoveries. an interception of his own. ■ ig four players - both Waldon sisters. Wroten and Jael Pens - who tioned came early in the con- Senior linebackers Jeretl ■oches - who were both given preseason honors by the test, when he helped complete a Sanderson and Cody Basler Missing the uprights . , 'Waldon netted 77 three-pointers last season as a power forward, and her sister returns from different type of trick play when each recorded interceptions Senior kicker Matt Norsic was . -«nt three-point threat he helped lead Barnes for his 19- for the Falcons, with returns of a perfect 5-for-5 on extra points yard touchdown run. 11 yards and 50 yards, respec- but missed his two field goals, tively. with a block from 34-yards and • • ed out the Waldon sisters. Pena. Beclel and Laureen Pieison as starters m an 85-75 exhibition win against Saint Ill take that Senior safety P.|. Mahone a miss from 37-yards, respec- BG forced five Miami turn- recovered a fumble on the tively. I I WWW.BGVIEWS.COM WASHINGTON Fnday. November 15.200911 WASHIINGTC IN BRIEFS BGNEWSWRI DC sniper's ex-wife, CIA said to have won Gates: Obama pick- children cope with turf war against intel ing best ideas among execution chief many options WASHINGTON (AP)- One WASHINGTON-The CIA has WASHINGTON - Defense of snipei mastermind John Allen won a monthslong turf battle over Secretary Robert Gates said yester- Muhammad s ex-wives says it was its boss, the Office of the Director day that President Barack Obama very difficult to watch her children of National Intelligence, assuring the wants to take the best elements from grieve as their father was executed. primacy of CIA personnel over U.S. several options for the next steps in Mildred Muhammad told The intelligence operations around the Afghanistan. Associated Press yesterday that world Gates told reporters that the she and her three teenage children CIA Director Leon Panetta and decision is near on whether to add watched in complete silence at their National Intelligence Director Dennis more U.S. forces to the 8-year-old Maryland home Tuesday as he was Blair squared off in May over Blairs war. Speaking to reporters accom- put to death in Virginia. She says effort to choose his own representa- panying him on a domestic trip, he they asked to see their father but he tive at US embassies to be his per- said Obama did not choose any did not meet with them. sonal eyes and ears abroad, instead of the specific options laid out for Mildred Muhammad maintains of relying on CIA station chiefs. Blair him at a White House meeting on she was the real target of the 2002 issued a directive in May declaring Wednesday Instead Gates said that sniper attacks that killed 10 in the his intention to select his own repre- Obama wants to select the best Washington. DC. region. Her ex- sentatives overseas Panetta followed ideas from among many presented. husband was executed for killing up shortly thereafter with a note tell- At issue is how fully to answer Dean Harold Meyers at a gas station ing agency employees that station Obama's war commander, who wants during the spree that terrorized chiefs were still in charge. about 40.000additional US forces Maryland. Virginia and Washington. The dispute made it all the way to and a reworked strategy. Gates DC, over a three-week period national security adviser Gen James would not spell out details of the His funeral is scheduled next week L Jones. four options presented Wednesday. in Baton Rouge. La. -Pamela Hess (AP) nor what he thinks represent the cor- rect approach -Anne Gearan (AP) Fort Hood shooting suspects superiors questioned behavior before rampage By Brett J. Blackledga military officials considering andRichard Lardnar Nidal Malik Hasan his assignment after he fin- The Associated Press ished his medical training, and W«* Suspect in the the consensus was to send the WASHINGTON— Nidal Malik Fort Hood 39-year-old psychiatrist to Fort Hasan's overly zealous reli- shooting Hood, the official said. gious views and strange Fort Hood, one of the country's behavior worried the doctors largest military installations, was overseeing his medical train- to speak publicly about the meet- considered the best assignment ing, but they saw no evidence ings and spoke on condition of for Hasan because other doctors that he was violent or a threat. anonymity. could handle the workload if he Months later, the Army major Hasan was characterized in continued to perform poorly and is accused of a shooting rampage meetings as a mediocre stu- his superiors could document at Tort Hood, Texas, that left 13 dent and lazy worker, a mat- any continued behavior prob- dead and 29 wounded. ter of concern among the doc- lems, the official said. Doctors and staff overseeing tors and staff at Walter Reed Hasan repeatedly referred to his Hasan's training viewed him Army Medical Center and the strong religious views in discus- at times as belligerent, defen- Uniformed Services University sions with classmates, his supe- sive and argumentative in his of the Health Sciences, a military riors and even in his research frequent discussions of his medical school in Bcthesda, Md, work, the official said. His behav- Muslim faith, a military offi- the official said. ior, while at times perceived as cial familiar with several group The concerns about Hasan's intense and combative, was not discussions about Hasan said. performance and religious unlike the zeal of others with The official was not authorized views were shared with other strong religious views. Obama said to want revised Afghanistan options The president wants to clarify pp By Anna Gaaran and Ban Feller istration concerns that bolster- ing the American presence in how and when US. troops would The Associated Press Afghanistan could make the turn over responsibility to the country more reliant on the U.S., Afghan government, said another WASHINGTON— President not less. He expressed his objec- official who spoke on condition of Barack Obama rejected the tions just ahead of Obama's lat- anonymity discuss administration Afghanistan war options before est war meeting Wednesday. (liberations. him and asked for revisions, his At the war council meeting, Meanwhile, Richard C. defense secretary said yester- Obama asked for changes in the Holbrooke, Obama's special rep- day, after the U.S. ambassador four options he was given that resentative for Afghanistan and in Kabul argued that a signifi- could alter the dynamic of both Pakistan, left late Wednesday cant U.S. troop increase would how many additional troops are for consultations with allies in only prop up a weak, corruption- sent to Afghanistan and theirtime- Berlin, Parisand Moscow. British tainted government. line in the war zone. officials also are expected at Obama's ambassador, Karl Defense Secretary Robert some point to join the talks, part Eikenberry, who is also a former Gates said the discussion turned of a continuing effort to coordi- commander in Afghanistan, on "how can we combine some nate with allies, brief them on twice in the last week voiced of the best features of several of Obama's strategy review and strong dissent against sending the options to maximum good discuss what more they might large numbers of new forces, effect." He added: "There is a contribute in Afghanistan. according to an administration little more work to do. I do think The developments underscore official. That puts him at odds that we're getting toward the end U.S. skepticism about the leader- with the current war command- of this process." ship of Afghan President Hamid er, Gen. 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Kent State, which is The top 15 features six Big the BG women's cross coun- ranked 15th in the region, has Ten teams — including No. 1 try team will look to rebound finished higher than BG twice Michigan — and MAC cham- tomorrow at the 6K Great Lakes out of three races this season. pion Miami, which is the high- Region Meet. The top two BG won the Falcon Invite last est ranked conference school teams and top four individuals month, with the Golden Flashes at No. 7. at the meet will advance to the finishing second. Heather Conger, Abby Koch, national championships later In 2007, the Falcons finished Carly Wells, Andrea Pereira de ENOCHWU I THEMNEWS this month. 21st at the regional meet, and Almeida, Sally Kandie, Ashley BRIGHT SPOT: Freshman Jordan Samuels-Thomas has been a bright spot for the struggling Fakons with three goals and three assists. "The women have had a very last season, BG improved six Fischer, and Barbara Powers strong season, winning against spots to 15th. This season Wells will be the seven Falcons to 80 percent of the teams we have believes improving again will compete tomorrow. Fischer, raced this season, so they have be quite a challenge, consider- Pereira de Almeida, and Wells At 0-7-1, BG hockey nearing shown their ability as a team, ing the strength of the field. all raced last year in the region- and the goal is to have a strong "We lost three of our top five al meet. In 2006, Wells led BG team effort this final meet to runners from last year to gradu- at the regional meet as a fresh- finish off the season the way ation this season, so for us to man, becoming the highest fin- they deserve to finish it," said shoot to replicate the top 15 isher for BG since 2000. school record winless streak coach Cami Wells. "The confer- finish from last year is a good With some experience, good ence meet is over, and we are goal for the team," she said. "We depth, and a healthy team By Paul Barmy "I would be a lot more frustrated if I didn't not looking back but focusing know that it will take a full team heading into the race, BG is well- Reporter on the future and lusingl that effort but we also know we can prepared to move forward with think the guys were giving it their all or if meet to serve as extra motiva- race successfully against Kent another solid race tomorrow. With a 0-7-1 mark to start the tion this weekend." State and the rest of the teams The Falcons begin running season, the BG hockey team has they were to ever pack it in early in a game." BG enters the race amid a ranked in the top 15 and put at 1:15 p.m., and the meet will tied the 1981-82 team for the very strong field. Five MAC ourselves in a position to finish be held at Indiana University in longest winless streak to begin Dennis Williams I Coach schools rank in the top 15 in well in the region." Bloomington, Ind. a season. The Falcons will look to avoid first-year coach Dennis right now we're falling in the rewriting the record books Williams. "They don't let up a short end." «s they host No. 9 Alaska this lot of shots and they don't let up Even though the Falcons Men's cross country to run as individuals weekend for a Central Collegiate a lot of goals, so we have to do a have endured a rough start to llockex Association man Imp. really good job of finding pucks the season, freshman Jordan The two-game series begins through to their goalie." Samuels-Thomas is beginning at Regionals after Smuda suffers illness tonight at 7:05 followed by the Finding pucks through the to look more and more comfort- series finale tomorrow at 7:35 goalie has been hard to come able every minute he plays. p.m. by for the Falcons this season, Through eight games this By Brad Frank Jesse MM 1 Chris The Falcons and Nanooks scoring just 13 goals and con- season, Samuels-Thomas has Reporter Smuda ^* 1 Moody played to a series split a year verting on only 4-of-50 power racked up three goals and three buttering trom Ih . J 1 Has led the ago in which goaltenders limmy play opportunities. assists, with the goals coming The BG men's cross country illness and will not L i^B Falcons in every Spratt and Chad lohnson Despite the outcomes, BG's in his last four games. team will not record a team exchanged shutouts. knack for scoring late third peri- . Samuels-Thomas leads the score tomorrow at the Great race tomorrow ft 1 race this season Alaska (6-1-1, 3-1-0 CCHA1 od goals shows a lot about their team with six points and is only Lakes Region Meet because is 6-3-1 against BG in the last character and understanding of going to get better as the season their fifth runner is suffering 10 meetings with neither team playing a full 60 minutes. progresses. an illness. n"The men racing Itomorrowl 8K; it requires even more com- completing a weekend sweep "I'm not frustrated because "lordan, offensively, has been Chris Moody, lason Salyer, have trained and raced consis- mitment to proper pacing and since Feb. 10-11,2006. the effort's there," Williams very dynamic," Williams said. lohnstone Kirui, and Ben tently, and they have earned the more focus and endurance to The Nanooks won that bat- said. "I would be a lot more "He has a knack around the net Leininger will be the four right to compete at this meet," succeed," she said. tle, and if the Falcons want to frustrated if I didn't think the and he scores his goals by going Falcons to race tomorrow, but Wells said. "We will use this The team has run 8K races return the favor they are going guys were giving it their all or to the net, and that's the big- Jesse Smuda will not partici- regional meet to gain valuable all season with the exception to have to get through tough if they were to ever pack it in gest thing. I still see him being pate. As a result, BG will record experience for the future." of the 5K dual meet at Toledo in defensive zone coverage. early in a game. We dress and a huge contributor throughout four individual finishes but not The team's biggest accom- early September. : "Alaska's been a very good we go out there to win hockey the year and being a focal point a team score, as five runners are plishment this season was Four MAC schools are ranked ;hockey team this year," said games, and it's unfortunate on our power play." needed to place as a team. being consistent, Wells said. in the top 15 in the region, After BG finished last at the "The way they have stepped including the conference Mid-American Conference up as a team to really be much champion, Kent State, which is "We're excited to be one of the 16 Championships earlier this more consistent in practice ranked ninth. WNIT month, coach Cami Wells and made progress in their BG will be facing tough com- - From Page 7 teams invited the Preseason WNIT. said she had to make a deci- team racing," she said. "We still petition tomorrow in yet anoth- ' sion whether to bring the entire have a ways to go to reach our er talented field. tArena. I'm excited about it being a home game. team or certain individuals to ultimate goals, but I am very "The field is a high quality "It'sa prestigious tournament to the regional meet. pleased with the progress they field featuring many teams we be invited to," Miller said. "We're It's a credit to our crowd and our Wells was happy with the have made as a team." have raced against this season excited to be one of the 16 teams improvement the rest of the The meet tomorrow will be as well as several that we have invited the Preseason WNIT. I'm support throughout the years." team made this season but felt the men's first 10K of the season. not seen yet," Wells said. excited about it being a home that certain runners were more Wells said there are some added The meet begins at noon in game. It's a credit to our crowd suited for the type of competi- challenges with the longer race. Bloomington, Ind., hosted by and our support throughout the Curt Millet I Coach tion at the regional meet. "It is a different race than the Indiana University. years." BCi is guaranteed to play three While he didn't make a clear lunior point guard Tracy games in the tournament and distinction on whether or not Pontius said figuring out their "I think our seniors and Joe [Jakubowski] will play at the winner of No. 3 Prochaska would start tonight, timing is more important than BIGS Ohio State-Eastern Illinois if Miller did make it clear she would wins or losses at this point. From Paqe 7 Ihey beat Chicago State — which be a big factor in the game. "Even if we win or lose, it will have lead in the preseason. Just with their Miller said is no easy task. "She's certainly not 100 percent. help to play games eariy on in the centers with an improved fit- "Chicago State is a very under- Her conditioning is not back at season and get to know how we ness level will allow coach work ethic, I love their approach. They've rated team; a team that returns 100 percent," Miller said. "We're play off each other," Pontius said. Louis Orr to push the tempo most of the players from one of still counting on her to l>e our The transfers fit in well against offensively thanks to his team's made it a no-maintenance team." their best seasons in school his- leader and go-to player offensive- Findlay, as Hennegan netted a depth, as his roster also has Louis Ott I Coach : tory." he said., ly. She lalso] has to become our double-double (14 points, 12 four other players taller than The Cougars — formerly an defensive stopper now," rebounds) and Nurse added 14 6-foot-6. Anderson Arena at 1 p.m. extremities, but we do have four independent — are coming off Prochaska scored nine points, points and three steals. "I definitely think we are If last year is any indication, senior captains on the roster," 'back-to-back 16-13 seasons and dished out three assists and had a It's also important for the [ready for the challengel. We've the contest with Wayne State Orr said. return four starters from last sea- steal against Findlay. Falcons to get wins those, as these put in a lot of work in the off should be a relatively easy start Whilenotasenior.lakubowski son's team, as they start the inau- She knows she will be looked games will help boost their RP1 season," 1 arson said. "Weight for the season, after BG domi- — a junior—will also be expect- gural season of the Great West on tonight after leading the at season's end and boost their lifting, open gyms, condition- nated the contest last season ed to lead the team as well as Conference. team in scoring (17.3 ppg) and confidence before the conference ing, putting shots up in the gym. 80-48. handling duties as the team's BG, meanwhile, returns three rebounding (6.5 rpg) last season season — even though it doesn't It's been a long, tiring process, Even though the Wayne State primary ball handler. • starters and welcomes two trans- but is more worried about using start until January. but we've put the work in the off game seems to be a relatively Last season the point guard fers to the court as they begin her leadership to put everyone on "The WNIT Igivesl us games season so that we'll be ready for easy matchup, BG's schedule averaged 7.7 points a game and Obeli journey to besting their 29-5 the team in the right mentality for to prepare for the strong confer- the season." picks up and is loaded with road 3.48 assists, but that was with Hecord from last season in hopes the game. ence games and those are big RP1 In addition to the on-court games in the nonconference a stronger shooting team from ' ofmakingtheNCAATournament "It's going to be a tough games as well," Nurse said. contributions expected from schedule. the perimeter. This season, alter settling for the Postseason matchup right from the begin- But for Miller, he just wants the trio of seniors, Orr is also Of their 12 nonconfer- lakubowski will be expected WNIT the past two seasons. ning," Prochaska said. "We have the team to focus on the task at expecting them to help lead a ence game, seven are on the to create more for himself, and Reigning MAC Player of the to get in the mindset that we can hand, letting the future come to young team, which has eight road, including a stretch of five even more importantly distrib- .Year Lauren Prochaska — who play with anybody." them as it comes, even if it is a underclassmen. straight road contests in early ute the ball to BG/s wealth of : did not start in the team's exhibi- With the two new transfers potential matchup against the "I think our seniors and Joe December. big men. tion win against Findlay, instead — senior Tamika Nurse (Oregon) Buckeyes. llakubowskil have lead in the That heavy dose of road If that can happen, BG can I playing 16 minutes off the bench and junior Maggie Hennegan (St. "It's out there on the horizon. preseason," Orr said, "lust with games will also test the leader- prove to be more like the team — no longer has the flu and mono Louis) — expected to start for the Obviously it looms," Miller said. their work ethic, I love their ship qualities of Orr's seniors, that won the Mid-American . but still has some catching up to Falcons, BG's returners will have "We can't worry about the next approach. They've made it a no- who will be expected to help Conference regular season tide do before she is back to her nor- to quickly adjust to their styles of opponent until we get through maintenance team." a young team get used to the last year rather then finishing mal strength. play as well. the Friday game, win or lose." This will be all on display extraneous schedule. fifth in the division like they for the first time tomorrow, "Sometimes, you get pieces of were in the MAC preseason Who is Chicago State? when BG hosts Wayne State at your schedule that have some poll. Hlriicago State BG NEWS WIRE SOURCES DC sniper's ex-wife, CIA said to have won Gates: Obama pick- children cope with turf war against intel ing best ideas among execution chief many options WASHINGTON (AP)- One WASHINGTON-The CIA has WASHINGTON-Defense of sniper mastermind John Allen won a monthslong turf battle over Secretary Robert Gates said yester- Muhammads ex-wives says it was its boss, the Office of the Director day that President Barack Obama 'very difficult" to watch her children of National Intelligence, assuring the wants to take the best elements from gneve as their father was executed. primacy of CIA personnel over US. several options for the next steps in Mildred Muhammad told The intelligence operations around the Afghanistan Associated Press yesterday that world. Gates told reporters that the she and her three teenage children CIA Director Leon Panetta and decision is near on whether to add watched in complete silence at their National Intelligence Director Dennis more US. forces to the 8-year-old Maryland home Tuesday as he was Blair squared off in May over Blair's war. Speaking to reporters accom- put to death in Virginia. She says effort to choose his own representa- panying him on a domestic trip, he they asked to see their father but he tive at US. embassies to be his per- said Obama did not choose any did not meet with them. sonal eyes and ears abroad, instead of the specific options laid out for Mildred Muhammad maintains of relying on CIA station chiefs. Blair him at a White House meeting on she was the real target of the 2002 issued a directive in May declaring Wednesday Instead. Gates said that sniper attacks that killed 10 in the his intention to select his own repre- Obama wants to select the best Washington. D.C., region. Her ex- sentatives overseas Panetta followed ideas from among many presented. husband was executed for killing up shortly thereafter with a note tell- At issue is how fully to answer Dean Harold Meyers at a gas station ing agency employees that station Obama's war commander, who wants during the spree that terrorized chiefs were still in charge. about 40.000 additional U.S forces Maryland. Virginia and Washington. The dispute made it all the way to and a reworked strategy. Gates DC, over a three-week period. national security adviser Gen James would not spell out details of the His funeral is scheduled next week LJones. four options presented Wednesday. in Baton Rouge. La. -Pamela Hess (AP) nor what he thinks represent the cor- rect approach. -Anne Gearan (AP) Fort Hood shooting suspects superiors questioned behavior before rampage By Brett J. Blackladga Nidal Malik military officials considering andRichard Lardnar Hasan his assignment after he fin- The Associated Press ished his medical training, and V** Suspect in the the consensus was to send the WASHINGTON— Nidal Malik Fort Hood 39-year-old psychiatrist to Fort Hasan's overly zealous reli- shooting Hood, the official said. gious views and strange Fort Hood, one of the country's behavior worried the doctors largest military installations, was overseeing his medical train- to speak publicly about the meet- considered the best assignment ing, but they saw no evidence ings and spoke on condition of for Hasan because other doctors that he was violent or a threat. anonymity. could handle the workload if he Months later, the Army major Hasan was characterized in continued to perform poorly and is accused of a shooting rampage meetings as a mediocre stu- his superiors could document at Fort Hood, Texas, that left 13 dent and lazy worker, a mat- any continued behavior prob- dead and 29 wounded. ter of concern among the doc- lems, the official said. Doctors and staff overseeing tors and staff at Walter Reed Hasan repeatedly referred to his Hasan's training viewed him Army Medical Center and the strong religious views in discus- at times as belligerent, defen- Uniformed Services University sions with classmates, his supe- sive and argumentative in his of the Health Sciences, a military riors and even in his research frequent discussions of his medical school in Bethesda, Mil.. work, the official said. His behav- Muslim faith, a military offi- the official said ior, while at times perceived as cial familiar with several group The concerns about Hasan's intense and combative, was not discussions about Hasan said. performance and religious unlike the zeal of others with The official was not authorized views were shared with other strong religious views. Obama said to want revised Afghanistan options istration concerns that bolster- Tra; president wants to clarify pp By Ann« Gearan and Ban Fallar ing the American presence in how and when US. troops would The Associated Press Afghanistan could make the turn over responsibility to the country more reliant on the U.S., Afghan government said another WASHINGTON— President not less. He expressed his objec- official who spoke on condition of Barack Obama rejected the tions just ahead of Obama's lat- anonymity discuss administration Afghanistan war options before est war meeting Wednesday. deliberations. him and asked for revisions, his At the war council meeting Meanwhile, Richard C. defense secretary said yester- Obama asked for changes in the Holbrooke, Obama's special rep- day, after the U.S. ambassador four options he was given that resentative for Afghanistan and in Kabul argued that a signifi- could aher the dynamic of both Pakistan, left late Wednesday cant U.S. troop increase would how many additional troops are for consultations with allies in only prop up a weak, corruption- sent to Afghanistan and their time- Berlin, Parisand Moscow. British tainted government. line in the war zone. officials also are expected at Obama's ambassador, Karl Defense Secretary Robert some point to join the talks, part Eikenberry, who is also a former Gates said the discussion turned of a continuing effort to coordi- commander in Afghanistan, on "how can we combine some nate with allies, brief them on twice in the last week voiced of the best features of several of Obama's strategy review and strong dissent against sending the options to maximum good discuss what more they might large numbers of new forces, effect." He added: "There is a contribute in Afghanistan. according to an administration little more work to do. I do think The developments underscore official. That puts him at odds that we're getting toward the end U.S. skepticism about the leader- with the current war command- of this process." ship of Afghan President Hamid er, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, One issue in the discussions, Karzai, whose government has who is seeking thousands more Gates said, has been "How do we been dogged by corruption. The troops. signal resolve and at the same emerging administration mes- Eikenberry's misgivings, time signal totheAfghansand the sage is that Obama will not do expressed in classified cables to American people that this isn't an anything to lock in an open- Washington, highlight admin- open-ended commitment." ended U.S. commitment. HOUSES! HOUSES! HOUSES! 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