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By Carrie Whilaker Reiterman said. "We can't really number one hip-hop group last into it and have a great time." could be in trouble with their MANAGING EDITOR compare it to lAidacris, which year by Billboard Magazine and UAO members are advertising annual budget. PAST YEARS' UAO Ticket sales for the sold out in five hours, but the Black-Eyed Peas has die number the concert in many way \ (inllins "We need student support to TICKET SALES A I lomecoming concert this week- sales are lower than we had one song on Casey Kasem's Top said. Some of the promotions help us sell more tickets. WEEK BEFORE THE ■ml are low for University hoped." 40 list this week." Collins said. "I included having ticket give Reiterman said." We can expect SHOW Activities Organization expecta- But sales are low compared to just don't understand why stu- aways on both 92.5 KISS I M and to sell tickets on the da) ol the tions, and the members of UAO other UAO concerts as well. dents aren't buying tickets. It's Power 983 FM. show, but the tickets are more 2U0U BUSH AND MOBY: ire not quite sure why. According to past BG News impossible to predict who stu- "The stations are also plugging expensive so students should buy Sold out Both UAO President Ryan articles the Wednesday before the dents will come out and see." in the information of how to pur- them ahead of time." 2001 EVERCLEAR: 2.400 Reiterman and Kathy Collins, the 2001 Everclear concert 2.400 tick- Reiterman said both groups chase tickets and we are selling Tickets are available for pur- tickets sold out of 4.000 group's advisor, are unsure why ets had been sold out the of 4,000 are very talented and have a lot to tickets at other colleges including chase at the Student Union ticket sales for the show, featuring and the 2000 Bush and Moby offer on stage. the University of Toledo and Information Desk and also 2002 LUDACRIS: Nappy Roots and Black-Eyed concert sold out. 'Black-Eyed Peas performed at Owens," (Collins said. online. fbordei tickets online go Sold out (in five hours) Itais, have been so unsuccessful With this year's performers the Video Music Awards and did a Members of UAO have set a in bgsamusictoday.com, Orders with a mere 1,1 (X) tickets sold out recent fame, Collins said she does fantastic job," Reiterman said. goal of 2.400 tickets by the end of must be paid for In credit caul. 2003 BUCK-EYED PEAy :>fthe 4,000 available. not understand the lack of inter- "When they come out on stage the week, Collins said. Reiterman Tickclscnst SIR with.i Student ID NAPPY ROOTS: 1.100 tickets "The numbers are certainly not est in the 1 lomecoming show. they do not just go through the said if ticket sales do not surpass andare$20ontheda) ol the con sold out of 4.000 where we want them to be," "Nappy Roots was named motions: but instead really get the current number sold. UAO cert.
BG NEWS Poetry enjoyed at Slam Fest BRIEFING Former New York By Carrie Whitaker A: I was nervous as hell. Times reporter to MANAGING (DIT0B Humility doesn't allow you to be It was all about being real and over confident and there were so speak at University about speaking one's mind. many people who were good. It Pulitzei Prize winning writer Last night in the Union was quite a surprise to win. but Rick Bragg will be giving a lee- Ballroom the Creative Minds man, it feels good. t u I e Movement, a group on campus Q: Can you give us an tonight to that focuses on free expression excerpt from what you did University through poetry and song, held a tonight? St II cl I' 11 I s Poetry Slam Fest. A: Because my poems are and faculty The Slam Fest featured 10 per- extensive and wordy I don't feel members, formers from Northern Ohio, like an excerpt would do any jus- Bragg, some from the University and tice. who liasi , some from out of town. Q: What in your mind written for After three rounds, in which makes good poetry? the New Viik limes and is die each performer was alotted a A: Reality makes good poetry, author ol several non-fiction three minute limit, one poet won simply put. If you do YOU, it books, has recentlj agreed to the competition and received the makes good poetry. That means write the biography ol former 5100 prize. it may not support everyone's I'OU lessiea lynch.' Ilie BG News had a chance to taste, but if you are doing you [he lecture will be held at 7 speak with the winner after the that is what creates good poetry. p.m. in 101 Olscamp Hall. competition. Q: What was going Nicole Zanders, known on through your mind when stage as Natural, is a 29-year-old you won? Plan to unionize lyricist from Toledo, Ohio. A: I was thinking, T don't election workers in Zanders gave us some infor- believe this! Y'all got me feeling mation about how she evolved like a celebrity!' city to the north into a poet and what she felt Q: Do you perform in front IOI.EDO. Ohio (AP) — A about winning the poetry slam. of people often? move to unionize workers who A: Yeah, we host an open mic are responsible for counting Q: How did you get started at Mano's Greek Restaurant in vmes and registering voters in writing and* performing Toledo from 8 to 10 p.m. every Lucas County has alarmed poetry? Thursday. Recently I have spent a Republicans who worry that it A: Well, I started writing at 12 lot of time focusing on the slam, M*eMet/gerB(,Ni*s could harm theintegritj of elec- and I had a fairly extentive but I perform often at Mano's. I IN THE SPOT LIGHT: Nicole Zanders, known on stage as Natural, won the Poetry Slam Fest last night tions. consider myself to be a lyricist vocabulary. Self expression is in the Union Ballroom. The poetry slam, hosted by the Creative Minds Movement, featured ten per- I he county's election clerks very important to me and when I and my first love is music. would be the fust in Ohio to formers. realized I could do (slam poetry) Q: Did anyone motivate unionize, I just stuck with it. you to be a poet? their own poetry? in to support the THE RULES OF THE POETRY Hie Lucas Count) Hoard of Q: Why is poetry impor- My biggest inspiration is the A: If you believe it's your gift or Poetry Slam including SLAM: Elections is scheduled to vote tant to you? nu-mutants, my squad (who all the Ethnic Studies you can make it a talent, don't 1. Each round every poet had a three- I ridav on whether to allow 11 A: 1 can't even begin to name do poetry). Each one is an inspi- Department, Africana clerks to join leamsieis Local stop. Do not let anything dis- minute time limit. the reasons it is important to me. ration for a different reason; courage you and use your per- Studies Department. 20. I feel that self expression induces lesus has been in the nation- sonal experiences to expound Asian Studies 2. No props What upsets some is that the health in all ways; mentally, wide circuit, linani is the love of upon. lust remember to do what Department. the clerks would be represented by 3. No disrespect of other competitors physically and spirtually. You my life and Chastidy is so young makes you happy. Latino Student Union, a group thai acts as a special nave to be able to get all of your and is the other female in the Vision and the Center Interest by endorsing candi- 4. Poets could read from a paper feelings out. squad. Many organizations and for Multicultural and dates .mil raising money for Q: Were you confident Q: What is your advice to University departments pitched Academic Initiatives. 5. Judging was on an overall performance candidates s.inship.' going into the competition? people who want to write Law makes driving drowsy a crime
By John P. McAlpin cide, punishable by up to 10 years of every 10 drivers say they have according to Darrel Drobnich, a 1HE «SS0CI«tID PRESS in prison and a $100,000 fine, in fallen asleep while driving in the legislative analyst for the founda- BORDENTOWN, N.J. — As if the event of a deadly crash if there past year. tion. Similar bills are pending in staying alive were not enough of is evidence the accident was "We are so accustomed to New York and have been dis- in incentive, motorists in New caused by sleepiness. being fatigued and tired and cussed by lawmakers in Icrsey have another reason to No driver has yet been charged sleepy that it's part of our daily life Washington state. make sure they are well-rested under the law, which went into and we think nothing of getting Prosecutors across the nation when they get behind the wheel effect last month and was named behind the wheel and driving already target drivers whose — a first-in-the-nation law for a 20-year-old college student despite the horrible ramifications inability to stay awake cost lives. igainst driving while drowsy. killed in 1997 by a van driver who of that act," said Marcia Stein of In May, the driver of a tour bus Under Maggie's law, police will admitted having been up for 30 the National Sleep Foundation, a taking church groups home from Daniel Hulshizer AP Pnotc not be pulling over drivers whose hours. nonprofit research organization. Niagara Falls was sentenced to 10 L-yelids look heavy. But the law Recent studies estimate 51 per- New Jersey is the first state to SLEEPY: New law states that people driving more than ten hours allows prosecutors to charge a cent of motorists feel drowsy specifically list going without must take an eight hour bteak before getting back behind the motorist with vehicular homi- behind the wheel, and about two sleep before driving as a crime, Driving Law, PAGE 2 wheel.
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SIT WWW.BGNEWS.CO 2 Tuesday. Seplembet 30, 2003 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Maggie s law a WUM^m 1\9 realeye opener Driving Law, FROM PAGE 1 Turnpike in Bordentown outside but I don't know if people are just Philadelphia. It was a long way going to do anything until they years in prison. He admitted from where she started in get arrested themselves." gambling and skipping sleep Massachusetts, and even farther Safety advocates expect the ii before a crash that killed five peo- from her home in Denver. New lersey law will lead prosecu- ple on the New York State "I drive tired probably quite tors to consider sleep deprivation Thruway outside Rochester. often," Buiser said, explaining when investigating accidents and In 1997, a Virginia judge sen- that her job as a nursing consul- will push other stales to crack tenced a driver to live years in tant requires exhausting road down on sleepy drivers. It is sim- prison because he fell asleep on trips. "If I'm traveling across ilar to the attention paid to his morning commute, killing country a lot and through times drunken driving two decades zones, I'm always quite sleepy." ago. two people, and then headed to a | . aw } business meeting. like other drivers, Buiser said Still, they acknowledged that *■ T wEOi *i federal regulations allow she appreciated New Jersey's laws alone will not solve the prob- authorities to charge truck drivers attempt to keep motorists alert lem. under rules that mandate no and save lives but is not sure the ludie Stone, president of more than 10 straight hours of law will keep people from driving Advocates for Highway and Auto driving, followed In an eight- when tired. Safety, said: "It's always very diffi- hour break. "I think that you would need to cult to change people's behavior Myrna liuiser took a break get people thinking all the time just by passing a law. You have to from driving recently, pausing at about the dangers of doing this," educate people. Then you have to a truck stop near the New lersey she said. "I would hope it helps. enforce the law."
Amanda Keejan HI, N... HOMECOMING: Blow up boxing among other activities, helped to kick oft homecoming 2003, with events that took place in front of the union yesterday. BG News welcomes your ideas for future stories • ¥ Come watch your fellow students bathe in gallons ▼ Call us at 372- of pudding for the chance to win great prizes.
■ 10; Mifct> DtlKtf 19) Tracy Bander 11) Cory '. 20) Monica Kado '!) Chris Dt.G'oH K Boyle 21) Dwljiro Gr*«n 41 P*| o B 13) D*' B 22) Amutidti Echtaf 14) bient Arnold .Ml jiM-Kosa foung i strode 24) Darnel Roy*' 7) Anqi* Frjmitw Can 25) Jonathan Rivwra 8 Joi i- qqn 17) Malt Kraut • 18) AlexSchuuir What is PARAGON/ October 1st, 9:00 pm in front of the Falcon's Nest The NeW CD by Paragon Featuring 11 powerhouse tracks of in tli.' Iiuw.-ii I hompson Student Union [Defiant Records} >^ ^S?? ROC'lf ^V Available at Finders or on the web at: www.paragonmusic.org Get flown wltli f&e orange and brown *© HOMECOMING 2003 NoMay, Sept. 20 Tuesday, Sept. 30 ~Wt BGSU Spirit Week Window Splash Contest M m Show your Falcon pride Residence halls and | by wearing Brown and Greek units i^B^Bl Wi Orange all week Game of Day— M m ^fleB Kick-off event Wacky Relays Noon. Union Mall, Noon, Union Mall, ^Jl w ^1 ^H LV B Bowen Thompson Bowen-Thompson ^Nw IW ' Student Union Student Union ^__^ B THE ROAD TO RETIREMENT Game of Day— Homecoming Musical Chairs Royalty Voting Wednesday. Oct. 1 MAY SEEM SMOOTH, Noon, Union Mall, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Lobby, Bowen Thompson Bowen-Thompson Game of Day— Student Union Student Union Scavenger Hunt BUT ITS LITTERED WITH TOLLS. Dance Marathon Merchandise Sales Noon, Union Mall, Bowen-Thompson Falcon Floats 11a.m. to2p.m.; 4-6 p.m., Fees. Charges. Hidden costs. Over lime these things can erode the retirement Student Union Noon, Union Mall, lobby, Bowen-Thompson Bowen-Thompson Student Union Homecoming savings you're working so hard to build. Contact us, a company known for keeping Student Union Golden Key Royalty Voting costs low. It ain't a free ride, but it's close. Homecoming Canned Food Drive 11 a.m.to! p.m.. Lobby. Royalty Voting 11 a.m.to6p.m.. lobby, Bowen-Thompson TIAA-CREF.org or call 800.842.2776 Student Union ll a.m. to s p.m., Lobby, Bowen-Thompson Bowen-Thompson Student Union Merchandise Sales Student Union 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 4-6 p.m.. Merchandise Sales Lobby, Bowen-Thompson Student Union Ha.m.to2p,m.;4-6p.m., lobby, Bowen-Thompson Golden Key Canned Student Union Food Drive 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Lobby, Bowen-Thompson Student Union AMS0 Fashion Show featuring Homecoming Royalty 7 p.m.. Multi-purpose Room, w/n Bowen-Thompson i^HPT'ilixVI Student Union aV'Vw^rl Admission: Canned food item Manuring money for people with other things to think tihout. Find a complete schedule of events at 1 ^L.^ lioroecoratntj. fjgsu.edu IIAA I HI I lrxtnHhl.il .i"il lml.trit.mi.il S. .,.- spnluvr\ ..ill FRATERNITY MEMBERS AT WASHINGTON GET ROWDY SEATTLE (AP) — Hundreds of people along Fraternity Row near the University ofWashington built a huge bonfire, overturned a car and threw rocks and bottles before police in riot gear broke up the crowd, audiorities said yesterday. One person was arrested for investigation of damaging a police car, and more arrests were likely after investigators interviewed witnesses and reviewed video- tapes made by residents and cameras mounted on patrol cars, police said. CAMPUS get a l jf Annulment-less ^^^^^^ rhe calendar of events is taken from I ^Hp teacher sues school tH! »SS0CI»IED PRESS ing at the school. offices i>i the i leveland Roman CLEVELAND - A teacher She said she was tired because Catholic Diocese, where who said a Roman Catholic 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sales 330-5 p.m. her previous IB-year marriage spokesman bob fayek acknowl- school fired her because she had not been annulled In (lunch 2003 Student Glass Art Union Lobby The Empowerment Group edged ciiciccs.iii schools employ remarried without obtaining an officials. An annulment is a dec divorced Catholics and non- Inhibition I or women survivors of annulment from the church has laiation In an cicicsi.iMu.il m ( aihnlics.i- teachers, hie said be Presented by the student Glass 11 .i.iii. .t p.m. abusive dating relationships. sued the school, the principal bunal that a marriage was invalid did not know whetliei diocesan Club. 1 lomecoming Uovaltv Voting Please contact Rebecca and a pastor. for reasons such as immaturity polio requires remarried teach- Union Galleries Howen Thompson Student Nichols at 372-2190 for more Vicki Manno. 47, and her new or the lack of a true marital com ers to obtain annulments, Union Lobby information and meeting husband, Michael Vasenchack, mitment I housands ot annulments are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. location. 43. filed a lawsuit Friday in Manno and her husband, who BGSU RugbvTcam Sportswear 11 .i.m. :i p.m. granted each ycai In the United Cuyahoga County Common say they remain regular Church Males ace ending to (lunch Sale Real Life Info, table 4-6 p.m. Pleas Conn against St. Telicitas goers, said the) consider the reports I be cost <>i an annul- Education Bldg sups Union Lobby I lomecoming Merchandise Elementary School in suburban ment can exceed SI.000, and it Sales annulment process a remnant ol Euclid, principal Ann Marie the Middle Ages. c an lake more than a year to 9 a.m. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsored by Campus Woyma and the Rev. Richard Rock-A-Thon Voter Registration Involvement "II we were talking about a obtain while witnesses testify Bober, pastor of St. Telicitas matter of months it might bedil and life histories are compiled. Alpha Phi Omega will sponsor Education Rldg. steps Union lnhhy Church, ferenl." said Manno, who is Manno said she told school this 36-hour event Donations I he couple arc asking foi from local businesses will be 11 ami. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. working as a substitute in public oiiic ials iii lanuan that she had damages of mote than S275.000 elementary schools until she become engaged and planned a raffled oil and the money Voter Registration Table International Travel (Irani and have accused the defen- finds a full-lime job "but alter III wedding lune 21. No one men- raised will l>e given to the Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Forms Deadline dants of bleach Of contract and years ol marriage and raising a tioned an annulment, she said. American Kidney I tmd. Union Lobby I leadline for International age discrimination daughter lo adulthood. in\ ex In May, she signed a one \c,n Union Oitil Travel (Irani (iimpetition for Manno, divorced from her first husband ami I decided iherew.is 1 Mllll.11 I In iln 'lid I ill school Moon all students studying abroad husband for five years, remarried no point in dragging it out anj veil. I he liming ol her filing left 930 a.m. 1 lomecoming Game of Day — during spring semester 2004, in lune. One month later. Bobei further." hci little opportunity to find a WebMail Upgrade and SPAM Wacky Relays IlltlOffenhanerWesl fired her after 11 years of teach- and Offensive Content Sponsored bv Campus Wbyma referred calls u> the new job. she said. 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Sponsored by Queer Sen ices. II \(> Movie: •Iyengar "Viniyoga 'Prenatal 11 a.m.-2 pin 207 Union "Charlie's Angels I till Throttle" Homecoming Merchandise Union theater •Pilatcs Mai •Sunrise Yoga 4. 4. Second Fall Session begins October 6 OiM <>M M M M <1>M <>M <>M <1>M M ■ Congratulations to the Spring 2003 • Offering a variety ol cm Lining Hatha Yoga (lasses, on all levels Class on their recent Initiation! 4- • A team of experienced ami certified -4- Elise Adams 4. instructors. 4y Sarah Hart • WfcW ! . III'. Snicleiil Diseounl 4. vv/proof of Student II) 4, Claire Hauser 4. What is Pilatcs Mat? Pilate* concentrates on 4, Megan Hayward improving flexibility, posture, uamina, and overall strength through controlled body-toning movements .nut Brandy Lake 4- coordinated breathing. 4, Emily Leib -4- For a schedule: 4, i email Ifalancc Quest Studio at Miginidarf" aol.coin GOT, DDDSMl We love you! * 41")- '52 soos 4. M «I>M M M M M M M M rvl ^. ^. .<&. -^ ^. ^. ^. ..<&. ^. Student Support Services H0MEC0M|NG We need you to help make a difference! Tutors Needed FUN 'n GAMES 2 All subjects, especially the sciences, math, Tuesday, Sept 30th- Wacky Relays statistics, business, etc. Wednesday, October 1st- Scavenger Hunt Thursday, October 2nd- Shopping Cart Floats Requirements: at least a sophomore, 2.8 GPA or higher, To reserve a shopping cart for your organization, e-mail Brady at A or B in class wanting to tutor [email protected] Get (lOWn Come to 405 Saddlemire for an application or All games begin at Noon witt flte oni the Unlion ovai orange and A, call 372-2677 for more information brown Check out www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/ getinvolved/hcspirit03.html for spirit HOMICOMING J00) Student Support Services points information. 4 Tuesday. September 30.2003 WWW.BGNEWS.COM www.bgnews.com/opinion QlKiTKI \<)l "Even my dog wants to hump you." folk-show hosl SHARON OSBOURNEto Ulin pop heartthrob lulio Iglesias ]r. (ixwvwduom) OPINION Dress-codes at clubs are for safety How long does it take true for female club-goers. Now, reached for comment. Uptown, there had been prob- certain clothing. This doesn't enforces it for their own separate you lo gel ready to go after all the time spent choosing It does seem strange that only lems in the past with people mean that one bar is safer than reasons. to the dance clubs of what to wear, you go to the club some of the clubs would need or wearing cenain color clothing the oilier. It does show that Despite the annoyance of the Howling Green? Most of the time only to be turned away because want a dress-code. The dress- certain jerseys, or wearing their Uptown seems to be taking an code, it is in place for good rea- spent getting ready is devoted to it doesn't conform to the estab- code at Uptown prohibits people clothing a cenain way. The dress interest in the safety of its son: safety. No one wants to deciding what to wear. People lishments dress-code. from wearing items, such as skull code was revised last semester patrons Even though die dress- stand next to a person whom is define themselves by what they Kamikaze's, Uptown, Skybar caps, wave caps, bandannas, and is strictly enforced. The over- code is posted, few people seem wearing clothing that could easi- wear Even more emphasis is and Junction are the four dance sweatbands, jerseys, windpants, sized clothing could be used to to know about it. ly be concealing a weapon. Tell placed on what is worn when clubs in Bowling Green. Of tliese sweatpants, velour pants, exces- conceal items such as alcohol or It may tie hard to believe that your friends about it so they going to the clubs. four. Uptown and Kamikaze's are sive jewelry, backpacks and large a weapon. liir the most pan, the the dubs in Bowling (ireen actu- don't have to suffer the annoy- The clothes worn to the dance the only two dance clubs that are coats. It also requires people to underlying reason for the dress ally have trouble of this sort. ance of being turned away at the i lulls arc usually not the type of known to enforce a dress-code. wear baseball caps, pants and code seems to be safety. Keep in mind that not all of the door because of tlieir clothing. i lothing that a person wears for Junction does not have a dress- shins property. Junction has reported no such clubs have a dress-code. The But keep in mind that the code is everyday life, ibis is especially code and Skybar could not be According to a manager at problems with people wearing ones that do have a dress-code for your safety. God, church are in your television Californians should camera while trying to worship, So how does one come to PEOPLE TODD LENTZ and the pastor who spoke the grips with the contemporary vote for the porn star word of God before me seemed commercialized church? In the ON THE STREET to distract me. Guest Columnist Bible there is emphasis placed If you were a hotdog, reevaluating workman's comp, Nevertheless, before I go on on the individual finding that denying Charlie Manson parole with my one-sided opinion, would you eat CURT answer and discovering the truth hearings to save tax payers Marilyn Manson's song "Rock please allow me to reiterate that I HARRIS to God's message by means of yourself? Why or why money and prohibiting state is I lead," includes a certain do believe going to church is self-motivation. It does not mat- Opinion Cohmmist legislatures from voting them- great, having the opportunity to not? refrain, "God is in the TV" Mr. ter if a church is well off finan- selves raises. The rest of his plat- Manson speaks the truth when worship a God with a spirited cially and able to provide their The race to become governor form has been through the one can literally turn on tlieir fellowship is great, and even members with the latest fashion of California has become the sledge-o-matic 3000, as he tefo ision set and catch the latest spending a few dollars on church in the religious market. But it is running gag of the nation and wants to get all the palm trees in -•' iiHin on channel 32 just in renovation to hold more people better that individual find God rightfully so. While supplying an California pruned, secede from > ase they could not make the is wonderful. However, the through self-discovery. How endless amount of material for the I Inited States, and "put a Sunday sen ice in person. This tremendous amount of effort does one discover God? Leno and Letterman. the fact is dam across the Sea of is convenient for some people some churches make to be rec- Well, first off, reading the Bible that there is actually something California" (which isn't in who are handicapped or those ognized is a little over the edge. in ipi ii urn at stake. California). c i illege students who partied In contemporary society, it would help in getting to know With such a wide field of can- My endorsement in this race hard the night before. Sleeping in seems that church service and this mystery called God By didates, California has the goes to adult film star, Mary while having the luxury of catch- worship are a prime time sitcom motivating oneself to accom- CHRIS SCHOOLER opportunity to do something Carey. Mary, for obvious rea- ing up on the bible through their on television where some heated plish this task, that person is tak- there has been little chance for sons, isn't billing herself the television tuned in to some pas- pastor hands out biblical teach- ing the first step in finding a God. JUNIOR, VCT in previous elections. The same way Coleman is, and sur- tor ranting and raving on the ings, like the typical lunatic car As boring as the Bible sounds, I opportunity to stop doing busi- prisingly, her platform seems Inspiration channel is the best salesman, persuading you to buy actually found it to lie a good "Yes, as long as ness as usual. With rare excep- rather solid. Gods love with no hidden fees, read (in all due respect). alternative for many Sanchez puts some tion, there has been little inter- Carey is out "to show people I recently had the opportunity no interest and no feeling. Another method in finding mustard on me." ruption in the revolving door of just because I have blond hair, to attend one of these commer- I see why lew people go to God is to ask for help. You may or big boobs and do porn that I am cialized congregations and I church today when they can get leadership between may not have gotten the mes- Republicans and Democrats. not dumb." So far she's been nearly laughed from the ridicu- the same inspiration from a tele- sage that many churches are The most notable exception to convincing. Carey supports le lusness of how far some vised sermon, because a game is sliding down a tumultuous land- date, of course, is Jesse Ventura. legalizing gay marriage and churches take it. It almost what many churches play any- slide in recent history. In fact, If California voters really want plans to actively address the seemed like a circus, with a tele- more. Some churches compete church is great in many respects to make a change, they should AIDS epidemic. I ler other ideas v ision camera mounted on plat- with one another for luxurious and by the willingness of an indi- avoid the stams quo and estab- are off the beaten path. She form near where I sat, which facilities including gyms and vidual to anend church once and lished politicians. Even Arnold plans on taxing breast implants, focused on the pastor and audi- recreation additions in case you a while where there are no televi- Schwarzenegger and Larry Flynt which in California could raise a ence while we were trying to wanted to work out while reaf- sion cameras or spotlights, self- won't shake things up too much lot of money. Mary would also pray for St. Peter's sake. firming the lord's Prayer. Other as they've already established have the governors mansion lusi as well, the pastor seemed churches take another route and improvement is sure to take STEVEN DELISLE themselves within the party sys- like one of those multi-million invest their member's money in place, I came to this conclusion FINANCE, JUNIOR wired with live web cams, to tem. which people could pay to dollar basketball stars with a up to date technology. from personal experience, not To really shake things up watch. Either idea is a sure fire (an ci pinstripe outfit and a 10 It seems as if many churches from a glamorous bulletin telling "Yes, because I am a you'd have to elect one of the way to earn the state some pound. 24 karat diamond stud have made malls of tlieir me of God's message. minor candidates. They need much needed cash. ded gold watch you see on some chapels, selling God's love as a I las church become a prime footlong." someone with no political affili- The saying goes that the gov- \l IV music videos or athletic weekend special. Like a time spot on television today? ation, which in this situation ernment won't be able to take press conferences. As a result I Broadway show, church is now Marilyn Manson certainly was only narrows the field down to away guns until they "Pry it was offended and not one with just as entertaining for those not wrong in saying God is in the about a hundred candidates. from lyourl cold dead hands" the I loly Spirit, because I was waiting in line for a taste of God's IV lust rum on your television With this many choices it's Some hands maybe busy doing lieing monitored by a television message. and see for yourself. nearly Impossible for a voter to something else if Mary's plan to cast an educated vote. Can any- get guns off the streets, called one tell the difference between "Pom for Pistols" goes into Richard Simmons (no, not that effect. I'm sure she'd be willing one), Bob Dole (no, not that to use her employee discount to ELLIOT BOWMAN one) and Michael Jackson (no, supply the movies. not that one). Her most innovative idea is FRESHMAN, UNDECIDED Only three candidates who anyone who applies for unem- won't do business as usual, yet ployment is automatically "No. I know what I still have a chance to win signed up for jury duty. I don't remain. First is Gary Coleman. know what California pays its am made of" I've seen Coleman interviewed jurors, but around here its S8 a several times about his cam- day. The unemployed get work, paign and from what I can tell, and the employed aren't incon- his platform is, "I'm thirty-five venienced. It's win/win. and a virgin, so pick me." If she were governor, she'd get Maybe it's just me, but if you're things done. She'd ask the pre- in show biz, politics and from dominately male legislators to ( alill II i ii.i, and claim to be a vir- do something and judging from gin, even if it is true, something all the pictures I've seen of her is wrong It sounds a bit like that with other candidates, they'd be T didn't inhale" line. more that willing to do it for her. MALL0RY ANDERSON The second of my three can- She'd never have to worry about didates is Gallagher. I le has the the governor being disgraced by SOPHOMORE, TOURISM recognition and, unlike Arnold a sex scandal. It's not like she's "Yes, because I'm Drummond, has a well defined do anything unexpected. She's platform. 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Web site: http://wvAv.bgnews.com ANGELA GORTER, PULSE EDITOR BEN SWANGER & MIKE METZGER, PHOTO EDITORS KEN EDWARDS, WEBMASTER BGNEWS UNCERTAINTY: BROWNS QB HOLCOMB UNCERTAIN FOR SUNDAY NIGHT VS. THE STEELERS. BRIEFING Women's tennis has strong showing in TUESDAY BGSU Invitational September 30, With two singles flight titles 2003 and an overall strong showing, the women's tennis team's season opened on a positive note Saturday at the Rowling www.bgnews.com/sports Green State University Invitational. BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY Capturing a flight crown for the second straight year was Gaby Coello, who chalked up only nine losses during the weekend as she won six sin- gles sets. Coello defeated her opponent 6-2,6-2 in the championship match. Ashley lakupcin opened up her colle- giate career by winning the Browns not enjoying 1-3 start third-flight title with a 6-1,6-2 victory. By Tom Withers loss, the Browns |1-3| are 12 home games and, since first time, hoping to change their better. In doubles competition, the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS regrouping — when aren't they? returning to the league In 1999, home-field jinx. No luck. As they left the field, quarter- Falcons were ousted 8-6 in the BEREA. Ohio — One day after — following Sunday's 21-14 dis- Cleveland is 9-25 at Browns They played so poorly that back Tim Couch and offensive top flight as Indiana State bumbling their way to a humili- aster. They were sloppy, commit- Stadium. eternally optimistic coach Butch tackle Ryan fucker confronted University's Carolina Salinas ating home loss to the previously ting a season-high 11 penalties It's become a case of home Davis didn't even bother putting angrv Browns fans who profane- and l£ah Esmero squeaked by winless Cincinnati Bengals, the for 101 yards. They couldn't run field disadvantage. his usual positive day-alter spin ly berated the players on their the H( i tandem of Lisa Cleveland Browns had their the ball effectively on offense. "It's frustrating,'' O'l lara Bald on things in his weekly news way to the locker room. Mal< >m'v and Susie team photo taken yesterday. And Cleveland's defense made "I just don't know why. We want conference. Couch, who has had a rocky Schoenberger. Talk about lousy timing. Say. Bengals quarterback Ion Kitna to win at home. I wish I could "We looked at the film thor- relationship with Cleveland fans Third place in the second cheese? Please? look like lohnny Unitas. find something 10 put my linger oughly." Davis said Clearly, the the past few years, threw an level of double's matches was "Great day, a lot of smiles," With the loss, the Browns fell on." performance we had yesterday interception in the final minute won by BG's Heidi Romer and guard Shaun O'l lara said sarcas- to 0-2 at home this season, con- On Sunday, the Browns held in several areas was unaccept- Andrea Meister with an 8-6 tically. "It was like a funeral." tinuing a disturbing trend. their pregame warnuip on the able." victory over Xavier. Frustrated by another bad They've gone just 3-9 in their last east end of the stadium fur the The postgame wasn't much BROWNS. PAGE 7 Along with Xavier and Indiana State, the Falcons faced Ferris State and Wright State University. Xavier secured three singles titles and a doubles crown, while ISU "This wasn't a case and FSU both won a title in of not having double's competition. The Falcons resume play enough talent.... To Friday at the Wolverine Fall sit here and have to Invitational in Ann Arbor, go through this is Michigan. — Brian Thomas very difficult." Men's golfers tie for KEN WILLIAMS. WHITE SOX GM fourth at Hoosier Invitational Under- Tommy Lopez finished tied for 10th at the Hoosier Invitational over the weekend, achieving helping his team to a tie for fourth place with a total of 878. Sox can The Falcons placed behind winner Indiana, who totaled 837, and just behind Eastern Michigan (870) and Austin Manuel Peay (872). By Nancy Armour Adam Balls and Craig ■til ASSOCIATED PRESS Pickerel tied for 16th place, CHICAGO — Frustrated thai while Chris Leake tied for 33rd yet another talent-laden team and Heath Ziglar tied for 52nd. fell short of the postseason, die Chicago White Sox decided it was time to change directions And manager ferry Manuel was the first to be left behind. Manuel was fired yesterday, a Hargrove day the White Sox originally hoped to spend getting ready for the playoffs. But after taking a two-game lead in the AL Central fired in on Sept. 9, die White Sox col- lapsed in stunning fashion, los- ing 10 of their next 15 to finish Baltimore four games behind Minnesota at 86-76. By David Ginsbiirg "Ibis wasn't a case of not hav- IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS ing enough talent," general man- BALTIMORE — Mike ager Kenny Williams said yester- Hargrove was fired yesterday as day. manager of the Baltimore "It's very difficult at this time to Orioles, one day after the team sit here, knowing the type of tal- finished its fourth consecutive ent we had and what possibly losing season under his direction could have happened if we and sixth straight overall. ben Swanger BG News would have just gotten into the Hargrove told The Associated dance," he said. 'To sit here and Press in a telephone interview RUNAWAY: Men's runners run in the Mel Brodt Invitational here earlier this month. The men placed sixth and the women third at the have to go through this is very that he met yesterday with team C entral Collegiate Championships over the weekend. difficult. But you have to start officials and was told of his dis- looking at yourself in the mirror." missal. While he refused to criticize "They said they weren't going Manuel, Williams said the team to offer me another contract," needed to change its "voice and Hargrove said. "I guess they direction." wanted a different personality." Harriers keep improving There will be changes on the Hargrove, 53, went 275-372 field loo, though Williams said he with the Orioles, including 71-91 By Elliott Schreiner progress. hopes to keep his pitching staff this year. His departure did not SPOUTS HEPomtB The women also made intact and has made resigning come as a complete surprise, The cross country team had progress this weekend as Bartolo Colon a priority. given that his contract ran mixed emotions after the Ixighann Kramer (18:57) and The search for a new manager through this season and the Central Collegiates meet this Caroline Kipchaba (19:07) both begins immediately. and team never talked about an Williams hopes to choose some- extension. past weekend. ran personal best times. On one hand, neither team Amber Gulp added to the one after the Worid Series ends in lim Beattie and Mike late October. All of Manuel's Flanagan, the vice presidents could come away with a win. record-breaking day, ninning a On the other hand the team season-best time of 17:50. coaching staff will be retained who oversee the team's baseball except for Bruce Kimm, the attained their main objective of Even with all the record- operations, are expected to thiid-base coach. quickly start the search for a new improving throughout the sea- breaking, the ladies couldn't "ferry's a solid man, everybody manager. son. overcome the efforts of Mid- knows that," pitching coach Don "On behalf of the Orioles' orga- The men reached a higher American Conference foes Ball Cooper said. "Sometimes tough nization, we want to thank Mike level of self improvement, with State and Western Michigan. things happen to good people. for his contributions to the ball- four of dieir eight runners fin- "I was disappointed in the You see it every day in the real club and for the professional ishing with personal bests. third place finish, especially world. Nobody's happy about manner in which he handled the Edgar Ramirez (26:56.90), because we were beaten by two this" team," Beattie said in a state- Vivien Briard (27:48.07), left MAC teams," Wells said. "But Manuel's dismissal was hardly ment Wright (28:28.50), and Steve on the other hand, we beat a surprise. Though he never con- Before learning his fate, Varietta (28:42.82) all ran faster some strong teams like Loyola firmed it, he said his goodbyes Hargrove wondered aloud if the than they've ever ran before en and Illinois-Chicago." over the last week and spoke duo would find someone with route to a sixth place team fin- The women were hindered openly about his desire to man- better credentials. ish. again by injuries and sickness, age again. "I understand if they want to "The men improved as a which clearly hurt their "It was a tough summer for me bring their own people in," team this week and we just chances. personally, but I wouldn't trade Hargrove said. "And if they want have to keep focusing on The women went into the it," he said after Sunday's season to go in another direction, 1 improving every time we race," race without the services of finale in Kansas City. "1 came CMS SdwolerBG News coach Cami Wfells said. "They Niki Suitor and Elise Gould. On here to be a servant, not a HURTING: BG's Edgar Ramirez fights opponents in a meet at HARGROVE, PAGE 6 are continuing to work toward their goals and are making CCPAGE6 here earlier this season. MANUEL PAGE 6 GET IN ON THE ACTION AT WWW.BGNEWS.COM/SP0RTS 6 Tuesday, September 30.2003 SPORTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM Hargrove not sure if anyone can do better job HARGROVE, FROM FAGE 5 was traded and the injuries began straight fourth-place finish in I le was signed by the Orioles to Despite the losing, several much of his staff will remain with to mount. Opening day starters the AL Bast. guide an aging team with designs players under 30 had good years, the team. understand that. But I'm nut BUR David Segui, Marty Cordova, H.I. Before being hired by of making a run at the playoffs. such as lay Gibbons, Iarry Bigbic "We will recommend to the they can bring anyone in that can Surhoff and lerry llairston all Baltimore In November 1999, But by July 2000, the team was and liiis Matos, and the team person selected as manager that do a better job than what we do, played in fewer than 100 games, Hargrove won five division titles deemed too old, and manage- has stockpiled pitching at the all of the members of the current or do a better job than we did this as did Melvin Mora. Haltiinoics with the Cleveland Indians and ment embarked on a youth minor league level. coaching staff return, subject to year." lone representative in the All- twice took the long-suffering movement that remains an Hargrove's managerial record input from the person selected as The Orioles were 57-59 on Aug. Star game. franchise to the World Series. ongoing project. stands at 996-963. It appears manager," Beattie said. 10, but faded after Sidney I'onson It all added up to a sixth Manuel fall guy for Chicago's demise \J)iiw«ity Soidff MANUEL, FROM PAGE 5 as recently as Sept. 15, they were Williams gave Manuel the well-versed in the teachings of annoyingly inconsistent. They option of announcing it before Ghandl as he was in baseball, Homecoming Sale! celebrity. Obviously. that went 11-8 against both the the season ended, but Manuel Manuel was well-liked by his changed, but I don't have any Detroit Tigers and Cleveland said he wanted to finish out the players. He was honest with *Get 15% off selected purchases regrets." Indians and 4-2 against the New year. them, and he wasn't the sort to with this coupon! Reached at his home yester- York Yankees. That's the character and dial's rant and rave or get in their faces. day, Manuel declined to com- And after taking the first two the quality of the man we're deal- Hut he wasn't a pushover. He Diversity Boutique offers diverse ment. games of a four-game series ing with." Williams said. "There and Thomas had a highly publi- While his players said Manuel against the 'I wins in Chicago ear- are a lot of lerry Manuel fans out cized screaming match during apparel, Highstrung jewelry, wasn't responsible for their short- lier this month, the White Sox there, and a lot of people that are spring training in 2000 after the and accessories comings, it was clear someone dropped the next two, The fol- supportive of him. I urge you to slugger refused to participate in a was going to take the blame for lowing week, they were swept in continue to be supportive. I cer- running drill because of a foot Open: Mon-Wed 1-7 this team not making the play- Minnesota to all but seal their tainly will. injury. Thur-Sat 1-9 across from Junction (Tux's) offs. fate. "It's just a matter of direction "It really bothered me whenev- On paper, the White Sox had "At times, we lost our focus," we need to change." er I would hear people talk about (419)353-7259 the best team in the Al. Central. Williams said. "(TheTwins), quite Manuel was 500-471 in six sea- it that he didn't have a fia' or a They'd acquired Colon and Billy simply, went out and grinded sons in Chicago, putting him passion about it, because he did," Koch in the offseason, and they their way and busted their tails fourth on the team's all-time vic- Williams said. He didn't always bolstered an already potent and SCnped and scratched their tory' list. The White Sox were .500 show it externally. But believe me, offense by trading for Roberto way into knocking us right out of or better in each of the past four behind closed doors, this guy's Alomar and Carl Kverett on luly 1. this thing. seasons, and finished below sec- got a burning desire to win." We Do Mondays With Frank Thomas, Carlos "And I've got much respect for ond place only once under But it wasn't enough '<> save his I.ee and Magglio Ordonez, the them for doing diat." Manuel, in 2001.' job Like No Place Else! White Sox should have cruised to Alter the White Sox were offi- The White Sox won the Al. "We've known each other a a title in the weak AL Central. cially eliminated last Tuesday. Central in 2000, earning Manuel long time, and this was a very dif- Instead, they got off to a slow Williams said he told Manuel he the Al. Manager of the Year ficult tiling to do," Williams said. start, and were 8 112 games back wouldn't be brought hack for the award. "But I think it's a necessary thing • by die first week of June. Though last year of his contract A laid-back sort who was as to do." they rallied and were in first place &j±*a The Writing Life Enjoy a double order of An Evening with Rick Bragg sieak. chicken, or combo Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist fa jiias (enough for iwo) for and best-selling author jus* *11! And fros*y 10 o*. Top Shelf or Caribbean The 2003 Currier Visiting Lecture Margaritas are only *2* Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. 101 Olscamp Hall Bowling Green State University Open to the public. 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In losing three of their Toltl Chapter Tout Service Involved Raised lor Academic The embattled QB yelled back loss and I got emotional about it. first four, the Browns are putting Chapter Rank by GPA GPA Members Hours it BGSU Charity Incntives at the heckler, challenging him to 1 shouldn't have. They are there to themselves in the same hole as come down on the field before have fun. We're there to win last season when they started 2-4 Delta Upsilon fraternity 3.28 6 No games." before recovering to make the being pulled away and led to the Alpha Chi Omega sorority 3.07 75 920 73% $14,600 Yes locker room by offensive coordi- Davis knows that the losing is playoffs. nator Bruce Arians. taking its toll on everyone—fans, Davis thinks one reason for the Alpha Phi sorority 3.07 85 1,500 80% S500 Yes Normally, Couch and Tucker players and coaches. slow start may be his players arc would have ignored the taunts. "We're frustrated," Davis said. putting too much pressure on Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority 3.02 91 Yes "The team wants to play better. themselves. But this time, they couldn't. Sigma Kappa sorority 2.99 68 70% Yes On Sunday, Tucker said if fans It's understandable that the fans "One of the things that has to were going to turn on the Browns, are frustrated. These guys all have change is that the)' have to quit Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity 2.98 36 408 75% $8,500 Yes they should send him their sea- high expectations of their own playing every play like it's the end son tickets abilities to play and to perform. of the season," Davis said. "Play Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 2.95 12 32 100% $675 No No one is more frustrated than hard. Play lights out, and when "I don't want them at the Pi Beta Phi sorority 2.95 87 810 47% $6,000 Yes game," Tucker said. the players and the coaches." the play is over, re-huddle and Given a night to rethink things, And what about Tucker's offer don't allow that funk. If it's a bad Chi Omega sorority 2.94 59 62% Yes Tucker said he regretted yelling to buy back the tickets? play, it's a bad play." back at the fan. "It's a joke," Tucker said. "I'm "Bad things sometimes hap- Delta Gamma sorority 2.93 88 Yes being sarcastic." pen when you try too hard,"Davis "I shouldn't have even Alpha Xi Delta sorority 2.92 74 140 60% Yes acknowledged him," he said. "It's But the guys in the orange hel- said. Delta Zeta sorority 2.87 80 2,214 100% $5,350 Yes Gamma Phi Beta sorority 2.85 64 774 Yes Alpha Gamma Delta sorority 2.84 50 10 90% $9,000 Yes Wells pleased with performance Kappa Delta sorority 2.79 45 250 100% $2,700 Yes Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity 2.79 38 1,250 92% $4,128 Yes CC. FROM PAGE 5 against most of the top teams in "We arc reaching the time of Delta Chi fraternity 2.77 30 760 40% $767 No top of the injuries to Suitor and the conference and we have the season when we will start Gould, the Falcons hindered been very competitive every doing speed work and focus on Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2.76 6 160 100% No with a sick Andrea Pollack, who is time out," she said. "We are on racing," Wells said. "I want to see recovering from a cold. track with our goals and I am a spread of 30 to 45 seconds Alpha Omicron Pi sorority 2.75 42 456 60% $6,200 Yes happy with the team." between our top five nmners." , But overall, Wells is pleased Kappa Alpha Order 2.74 70 5,353 99% Yes with her team's performance The next two weeks, the The Falcons will try to main- considering the circumstances. I alums will focus more on tain their intensity as they pre- Phi Mu sorority 2.74 55 884 53% $10,312 No "Right now, we have raced improvement, as their next meet pare for the Auburn Invitational will not be until Oct. 10. in Alabama next week. Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, Inc 2.74 18 No Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity 2.68 58 450 54% $6,000 Yes Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 2.67 24 301 100% No :.WE DEllVERO 3537770 Phi Gamma Delta fraternity (FIJI) 2.64 55 1,392 30% $850 Yes Kappa Sigma fraternity 2.60 26 544 45% $1,050 Yes Sigma Chi fraternity 2.59 63 8% $20,000 Yes Phi Kappa Tau fraternity 2.54 73 No Sigma Nu fraternity 2.46 12 No Grinders, the best invention Beta Theta Pi fraternity 2.44 39 No Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity 2.35 11 No Since the wheel. Delta Tau Delta fraternity 2.33 32 200 $1,450 No Phi Delta Theta fraternity 2.33 26 350 35% $900 No Anything else is FREE 6 inch Combo Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity, Inc. 2.22 8 807 No half-baked! Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 2.19 11 $100 Yes with the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity 2.13 22 86% $4,200 Yes DON'T FORGET purchase of t Pi Kappa Phi fraternity 2.07 18 101 25% $1,680 Yes 6 inch combo Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 2.00 I offer onh/ good wfcoupon- Dine-m Only | 1 WE DELIVER I not good* any oihet oflo-s exp. 10/8/03' Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 1.90 15 420 100% $850 Yes Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 1.20 2 No ;■ 523 E. Wooster St. * 419-353-7770 5 I■ Cot<• rin« Dine-in Carr\ oof" Delivery Party Tnys \ flfon-Greefc GPA ■ 2.89 Greek GPA = 2.83 Want to filter your email messages and be able to Total Greek Membership = 1,672 Total Undergraduates = 14,222 (56% female, 44% male) Percentage of Undergraduates Who Are Members (1,672/14,067) = 12% Average size for IFC groups (617/17) = 36 REMOVE SPAM & Average size for Panhellenic groups (963/14) ■ 69 Average size for NPHC groups (66/6) = 11 Average size for GIB groups (26/2) = 13 OFFENSIVE Average ACT Score for Greeks = 21.39 Average ACT Score for Non-Greeks = 21.39 Total number of Community Service Hours = 20,386 or 12 hours/member Percentage of Greeks involved in other BGSU student groups = (989/1,715) 58% CONTENT? Total dollars raised for charity = $103,762 or $62/member Data based on information supplied to Greek Affairs. This will be possible for BGNei accounts beginning Thursday, October 9th. An upgrade Blanks indicate the group did not submit any data. will provide a new Interlace lor WebMall and will introduce the intelligent Inbax. THE INTELLIGENT INBOX is a powerful tool that will allow BGNet email users server-level mailbox filtering (allowing filtering of items such as SPAM and offensive content), a vacation notice feature, mail forwarding and mail blocking feature. These features are BGSU Residence Life - Greek Affairs Mission available for each BGNet account and are disabled until each user learns about Building the premier Fraternity and Sorority Community in North the features and enables each feature to their own specification. America utilizing continuous improvement that provides the following: Sessions to learn about these new capabilities are being ottered. All faculty, staff, and 1. A quality undergraduate residential experience for the housed students are encouraged to attend. fraternities & sororities 2. 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