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Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 10-2-1998 The BG News October 2, 1998 Bowling Green State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news Recommended Citation Bowling Green State University, "The BG News October 2, 1998" (1998). BG News (Student Newspaper). 6377. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/6377 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. FRIDAY,The Oct. 2, 1998 A dailyBG independent student News press Volume 85« No. 28 Bigshots Registration process changes corrected to Mark's new registra- ic affairs, said he thought the some majors have lower GPA's □ Bigshots is changing old process of seniors, fresh- than others. Registration 1 tion process alters the men, juniors, sophomores, Boutelle said he has heard its name back to order students can graduate students and guests this argument, but doesn't Priority Order Mark's Pub. register. was the end product, but it was- know which majors have lower n't. GPA's. •Seniors "It was a good idea (the old "Those students who have By TRACY WOOD ■ The Falcons are hop- By MELISSA NAYM1K process), but the time wasn't low to middle GPA's are always •Juniors The BG News ing for the first win of the right," Richardson said. registering at the same time, The BG News season against Ohio in According to Cliff Boutelle, unless he or she raises their •Sophomores The bar formally known as Bigshots is going back to its the homecoming game. Just when students thought director of public relations, the GPA," Boutelle said. "What is the registration process was final decision had not been good for one group, is bad for •Freshman roots and becoming Mark's Pub finalized, the office of academic made at the time the story ran another." once again. New management is affairs with the office of regis- on Wed., Sept. 30. in The BG There are certainly students • Graduate Students currently in the process of creat- tration, have changed the News. The new order will be who have an easier time getting ing a new atmosphere for their ■ The men's soccer process again. seniors, juniors, sophomores, higher grades, while some have •Special Guests grand opening next week. New co-owners Tun Spitler team battles archrival As of today, the new registra- freshmen, graduate students a more difficult time achieving tion order will be: seniors, and special guests, but will still high grades. When a student The intention of relying on a and Jason Adkins grew up in the Akron in the Falcons first juniors, sophomores, freshmen, rely on a students birth month registers should not depend on students birth month is to be Bowling Green area and wanted MAC game. graduate students and special instead of his or her GPA. their grades, Richardson more fair across the board. No to see the bar return to Mark's guests (those who are attended According to Richardson, by explained. certain month will always be Pub, but with a brand new the University but not obtaining using the birth month, it will "How hard you work doesn't first because all months will be atmosphere. Both have been try- a degree.) even the playing field for regis- matter anymore," Richardson rotated, Boutelle explained. ing to do something in the area for the past three years and ■ The volleyball team Steve Richardson, vice tration. said. "Why should a person go "In the long run, it will be provost for the office of academ- Administrators have first if they get high grades, more fair for everyone," things have finally fallen into has two critical home expressed their concern that while others don't." Boutelle said. place. matches this weekend. Spitler and Adkins wanted to revive the old name, because when it was Mark's the first time it was neat and fun place to hang "Operation 600' maintains camp out. One of the changes will be remodeling the inside of the bar □ Students maintain decks, painting, or cleaning up -\ \ ' > to change the current atmos- the area. phere and dress it up. and improve the "We felt that the mood was "We used a lot of the skills "A wy9 '' —"i■ YMCA for "Operation that we learned about in the k # Its not what we wanted, so we ■ The 19th annual New 'm^^ 1 . ^f: ('L»*■■ '."& decided to change it to a more classroom," AIAS president 600." tt 11 v*. ■' V A Music & Art Festival kicks Sharon Trsek said. "We applied -« VF V laid back pump-style atmos- off next week. Robert them in a basic practical setting. - / " £ phere," Spitler said. o5- ■%*' I think the students really got a Their goal is to provide Bowl- Szorady gives a preview. By MATT STEINER •*'> lot out of it." ' ' ing Green with a college pub The BG News * -«• , The students worked side by - \ with good music and a friendly Bowling Green students took side with skilled professionals in atmosphere for a fun time. The part in "Operation 600" last the construction field. The new owners will still admit any- Movie, CD and con- Rudolph Libbe Company was one 18 and over in order for ■ weekend. The American Insti- *■ 4. cert reviews, including tute of Architectural Students one of the professional partici- everyone to hang out together (AIAS) and the Student Con- pants. Camp Storer alumni and not be separated due to age Royal Crown Revue, joined in the operation as well. differences. "Ronin" and Fuel. struction Management Associa- tion (SCMA) travelled to "We all had a great time," h "We want it to be a place to YMCA's Camp Storer in Jack- EUerbrock said. "We worked i^r - hang out with your friends and son, Mich.. together and learned a lot of sit around and listen to music," ■ Moliere's "The "Operation 600" is a program stuff, especially for architecture Adkins said. The establishment will con- Learned Ladies" opens that has been implemented since and construction management 1954. It began with 50 men vol- majors. It's a great way for peo- tinue Wednesday nights BGSU's theater season. unteering 600 hours of labor ple to come together and have a "Phishin with Dave" in addition during a weekend. great time." to other daily events. Monday The camp serves various "Operation 600" is offering nights will be bar and restaurant INDEX groups of people. They host another opportunity to get appreciation night for everyone retreats for AIDS patients and involved this spring. Members who works in the local establish- Opinion 2 ments in the area. Tuesday Cancer kids. Single mothers of AIAS and SCMA will be get- \ Page Three 3 bring their kids to the camp. ting together on the weekend of nights will be charity night, World & Nation 4 They offer church retreats as May 23rd. where organizations can rent out Sports 6 well as offering camping oppor- Volunteers can participate the place to hold social functions tunities for many more organi- whether they belong to these while raising money for a good Agate 7 cause. TV Listings 8 zations. organiztions or not. Six students from AIAS and To get involved with the "This is a great way to get Entertainment 9 two from SCMS served as vol- spring session, Sharon Trsek can everyone out to raise money for unteers helping to maintain and be contacted at (419) 352-2028. a good cause while having a improve the camp's facilities. Organizations that are inter- ^ good time," Adkins said. QUOTE They spent Saturday and Sun- ested in volunteering time Thursday night will be swing day doing various jobs around throughout the year can contact Photo Provided night with live music every cou- the camp. Some worked on re- Jerry Sine, Camp Storer Director ple weeks. Happy hour specials Don't waste time Two students help maintain and improve camp facilities. learning the "tricks of roofing A-frames. Others built of Properties. He can be reached horse stalls. Some worked on at 1-800-536-8607. • See BIGSHOTS, page 5 the trade." Instead, learn the trade." It's a bird, it's a plane, its....? CLC to participate in National from Life's Little Treasure Book in Success Week for Dialogue on Race □ The Chapman range from art work to poetry will be on display Oct. 8 from 7 Learning Community p.m. to 9 p.m. in the CLC lounge. Visit our new website for is creating free expres- Tom Klein, director of Chap- man Learning Community said crossword puzzles from sions to promote posi- Gonsalves-Pinto teaches a the past week and inter- tive racial relations. course for CLC and suggested active reporting: having CLC participate in the By BRANDI BARHITE diversity celebration. Klein said The BG News they decided as a community to WWW. The Chapman Learning Com- commit to this project. munity (CLC) will be actively Klein said the project will bgnews.com serve several purposes. He said participating in the National it invites students to reflect on Week for Dialogue on Race with diversity, which is a critical issue various expressions of art. in the country right now. The National Week for Dia- He also said free expressions If you have a news tip or logue on Race is Oct. 4- Oct. 10. Loma Gonsalves-Pinto, director allow students to respond more honestly because of the nature of have an idea for a story, of diversity initiatives said CLC the project.