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Most art saved at Sea Lion Studio Fire downtown "We lost some of the work and at this time we are working with adjusters, insurance people and contractors to figure out how much it will cost to fix the damage." NICK GORANT, DIRECTOR OF SEA LION STUDIO

By David Schrag We lost some of the work and at ly, we had a very good showing of peo- CUV NEWS fOIIOR this time we are working with ple that attended the gallery." "After the fire had started we were adjusters, insurance people and con- After the showing ol the last gallery. very fortunate that the Howling Creeii tractors to try and figure out how Gorant decided to close the doors ol Fire Department received the call and much it will cost to fix the damage," the studio in order to assess the dam- was able to contain the fire pretty Gorant said, "luckily we have insur- ages and give time for repairs. quickly." said Nick Oomnt. director of ance on the building and that should "We are closed now. and will proba- Sea Lion Studios at 182 S. Main St. cover most of the repairs. Also, we are bly lie closed for a good, solid two liarly Saturday morning at 1:46a.m., currently working on cleaning the \ucks at the vet) least," (iorant said. a resident living above the art studio pieces of work that were saved so t bey Since we are a non-profit organiza- Git£ Baith BG Vv. reported the lire and the I ire can be restored." tion we have bad so many different RockitT: William Shttrk and Patty Falk. archivists in the music library, display the Department responded and con The day after the fire, a gallery of people help us. and with their help, we album "Elvis 2nd To None" It is the 100.000th tecotd in the library's online collection. tained the blaze quickly, stating the work from University students and hope to be opening our doors soon." cause to be an accidental electrical community residents was still shown Along with the damage done to the problem. even though there was damage to the building; picture frames, glass art and Some pieces ol artwork were lost, building and the artwork. hand-made jewelry were also dam- but most of the damage was done "These students worked bard on aged b\ the smoke and water. structurally to the interior of the build- their art and they wanted it to Ix1 Although the damage has put a bold ing as well as some smoke and water shown," Gorant said. "I commend on some of the galleries that were to Ix' damage to pieces ol artwork and the them for taking the lime to make sure building. theshow was put together, and actual- FIRE. PAGE 2 We've got music BGSU at the top of the list in libraries of Bush gives State of Union recorded pop music. galore him as the commander in chief, grap- By Terence Hunt pling with the nation's problems and By Greg Barth IHt ASSOCIMtD PRESS above politics while 1 )cmocratic rivals BfPOS'EB WASHINGTON — President Hush. for his office race around the cam- lake one look around the Universtr) Sound Archives, and from the slacks wrapping the themes of his re-elec- paign trail trading charges. and slacks of records, to the massive amounts of pop culture paraphernalia. tion campaign in his State of the The speech fell one day after the you'll see why ii's the nations largest academic library ol recorded popular Union address, said last night that one-two finish of Sen. John Kerry and music. America enjoys a growing economy, Sen. John Fdwards in the Iowa cau- Hie archives, which have been maintained and expanded In bead archivist but is still at war and must not "taller cuses threw the Democrats' race into William shurk since 1967, recently posted theit MKUXIIIIII recording online. and leave our work unfinished." a wide-open contest going into next The lOOiOOOtb record is an EMs Presley record called "EMs 2nd (o None," a After more than two years without week's New I lainpshire primary. two record set ol Ixith Presley classics and Itnreleased material. a terrorist attack, he said it was tempt- "America this evening is a nation The record was hand-picked by Shurk. although lie Is not a huge I.his fan. ing — but wrong — to think the dan- called to great responsibilities." the Ten what EMs did from the late '50s, he wasn't really tor king, he didn't have ger had passed. president said. "And we are rising to the edginess I was looking lor,' Shurk said. Bush said he was optimistic about meet them.... We have not come all However. Shurk chose the record to Ix- number Itlll.lKKI because of Phis', the reviving economy and urged this way — through tragedy and trial legacy and his contribution to popular music ((ingress to lake steps to make sure and war — only to falter and leave our "ft would be great to have |FMs] as the 10l).UtX)th album. Shurk remembers the recovery lasts. "We must respond work unfinished." saying. by helping more gain the "Our greatest responsibility is the The ItKMKXHb recording was supposed lobe a 10-disc set of material performed skills to find gcxxl jobs in our new active defense of the American peo- bj a country group known as thet arters. However, the Carters were bumpet economy," the president said in ple." be said. "Twenty-eight months 10 99,999 in order to make room loi the King. excerpts of his speech released in have passed since Sept. 11, 21X11 — Shurk hopes to eventually have all recordings posted online, but acknow advance over two years without an attack on edges it will take a very long time, especially given the size i it the collection. Democrats were quick to take American soil — and it is tempting to "This is one operation, I'll tell you thai," Shurk explains. To help with the online cataloging effort Shurk has worked with Sped issue, noting that 2.3 million jobs believe that the danger is behind us. Eric Draper AP Photo have been lost under Hush, that That hope is understandable, com- Collections Cataloger Patricia Talk over the pas) eight years, and Bays she has been deficits are soaring and casualties are PRACTICE: President Bush teadies Instrumental in helping get the collection where it is today, including reaching climbing in Iraq, himself lor the State of the Union Bush's speech was designed to cast UNION, PAGE 2 Address last night. RECORD. PAGE 21

MEET AND GREET Financial Aid Fair to be held Student aid office hopes event will help students low on cash

By Mintty VanHouten Scholarship Ian was created to Bontragei of LISA Funds |a non- REPORTER inform students about the avail- profit corporation that provides if tuition payments are slowly ability ol scholarship funds, pro financial sen ices to education dwindling your bank account and mine the new online scholarship Institutions, private lenders, stu you're wondering how to prevent guide and let students meet people dents and parenls] will lead the yourself from going into debt, there who create these scholarships. debt management session. Ginny are solutions to your financial At the fair, students can learn Pinkelman, account clerk at the headache. about Ovei 700 scholarships avail- Bursars office will teach the IPP Today the 2004 financial Aid and able IO University students and session and Celeste Robertson, Scholarship Hair will provide solu- attend one or moreol the fairs four assistant director at the Career tions for students in need of finan- financial aid sessions. Each session Center will teach the career sessloa cial assistance. The fair will run will run once in the morning and "There will be door prizes and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in 202B again in the afternoon. Session top- food.Well Ix- giving away coupons Lenharl Grand Ballroom in the ics arc tederal student aid. IAISA a to local restaurants, t-shirts and Union. dehi management, die Installment monopoly games The lair has a "This is definitely a retention Payment Plan, IPP and careers that monopoly theme." Cornell said. effort to show how financial aid can can Impact your financial aid. kendrick said the Office ol University faculty and other Student financial Aid ho|X's this support current BGSU students,'' event can be more successful next Dean Kendrick, assistant director financial aid experts will conduct year, [his is the first year for the fair of scholarships at the Office of these sessions Tina Coulter, assis- lor more information about the Student financial Aid said. tant director of scholarships and 2004 financial Aid and Scholarship Ashley KuntzBG New, Craig Cornell, director at the client services at the Office of lair, call die Office ol Student Office of Student Financial Aid, said Student Financial Aid. will inform Financial Aid at 4T9-372-2651. GO GREEK: Students received insight on Greek life last night at the Spring Greek Kickoft in the students about financial aid. Katie Union Ballroom. Fraternity and sorority groups met with students who had questions about joining the 2004 Financial Aid and a Greek organization here at 8GSU and enjoyed festivities./

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FOR All THE NEWS VISIT WWW.BGNEWS.COM 2 Wednesday. Januaiy 21.2004 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Sea Lion Panel looks at greener ways Studio helps local artists By Christy Jenkins "It may well be that because they do a philosophy graduate student, Holly R E P 0 R T e ■ environmental crises "The same valuing of not have much Myers-Jones, Chair of Environmental The University Libraries Multicultural affect poor people and wealth and prestige that power or presence Programs, Michael Szuberla, Intercity show work in the media. Land Reclaim activist and Rick Van Affairs Committee will host the second in people of color first and FIRE, ROM PAGE 1 a series of three panel discussions on most intensely, but leads to discrimination Ludlow also Landingham, environmental community diversity and the environment today from eventually, we will all against poor people also said that we live in activist and law consultant shown by the studio, each gallery 10 a.m. to noon in the lerome library be affected," she said. a society where Marcus Ricci from the Center for will still be seen, just a little bit Pallister Conference Room. This program "I think many people leads us to buy large, actions can imply Innovative and Transformative Education later. will focus on how socioeconomic class are not aware of how gas-guzzling expensive a lot about what will also be a moderator for the event. Along with art galleries, the stu- and race affect environmental decision environmental crises we value "This is important information, and we dio also has digital media services making. affect some people automobiles and drive "The same have a panel of smart, interesting speakers and occasionally has musical per- "1 hope people come because they want more than others," them six blocks to cam- valuing of wealth who will share with us their ideas and con- formances from local musicians to know what is going on in the world Ludlow said. "For and prestige that cerns and solutions," Ludlow said. The motto of the Sea Lion around us." said leannie Ludlow, a pro- example, because peo- pus rather than walking leads to discrimi- The next Issues in Cultural Diversity Studio is, "We are here to celebrate gram moderator and undergraduate ple in the U.S. "vote" or bicycling." nation against Program will be Wed. March 24 from 10 and encourage local arts and adviser in the Women's Studies program. with our money, it is poor people also a.m. to noon. The topic will address the expression and to help individuals "People are sick and dying because of nearly impossible to JEANNE LUDLOW, PROGRAM MODERATOR leads us to buy environment and health of women, chil- and groups in forming, distribut- what we choose to do to our environ- build a highly polluting large, gas-guz- dren, and the aged. ing and promoting their work." ment." factory in an upper- zling, expensive For more information about the "After the repairs we are going Ludlow said that although not everyone middle class white neighborhood." automobiles and drive them six blocks to Multicultural Affairs Committee to continue to show the work of will be motivated to hear about others' She said that the public doesn't hear the campus, rather than walking or bicycling," Programs, contact Mary Wrighten at 419- local artists as well as some struggles, everyone can benefit from this stories of the people whose lives are affect - she said. 372-7897. nationwide artists because that is program. ed by living near those polluted factories The panelists include Carolyn Council, what we are here for," Gorant said.

Music stored Bush: Building a new Iraq is hard, but right

DNION, FROM PAGE 1 He said his administration expenses, tax credits to pay for $500 billion have made many buy significant quantities of at University was confronting nations that insurance and ceilings on in Congress wary about uranium from Africa. The foiling and false." harbor and support terrorists medical malpractice damage expensive proposals While administration later acknowl- RECORD, FROM PAGE 1 In the official Democratic and can supply them with awards Democrats emphasized that edged it had no proof about the 100,000 milestone response, the top two nuclear, chemical or biological The president was expected the has lost 2.3 uranium purchases. "I couldn't do it alone. You've gotta have Democrats in Congress, weapons. "Because of to repeat his belief that mar- million jobs since Bush took In neariy 10 months, noth- team to do it," Shurk explains Senate Minority Leader Tom American leadership and riage should be between a office, the president was ing has been found in Iraq The archive has amassed its collection of Daschle and House Minority resolve, the world is changing man and a woman but stop emphasizing the economy's from a long and classified music from a number of sources, including Leader Nancy Pelosi, said for the better," Bush said. short of seekingaconstitution- growth. intelligence list of weapons of donations and purchases made with Bush wasn't doing enough to The president defended his al amendment banning same- He also was renewing his mass destruction. money from their annual budget allowance. protect the country from ter- decisions to go to war in sex marriages. push to steer federal money to On the domestic front, Bush Shurk notes that the money goes very rorists or to improve the econ- Afghanistan and Iraq. "The "All of us—parents, schools, religious groups that provide was to propose measures to quickly, and usually runs out about halfway omy. work of building a new Iraq is government — must work social services. curb the rising costs of health through the year, so he is constantly scour- Bush faced an electorate hard and it is right," he said. together to counter the nega- Foreign policy was the care, administration officials ing record shops, thrift stores, flea markets, closely divided over the "And America has always been tive influence of the culture opening theme of Bush's said. The package, drawing on and even garage sales, looking for good nation's direction. Americans willing to do what it takes for and to send the right messages speech, and the president was plans already announced, deals and unique records to add to the col- are evenly split on his handling what is right." to our children," he said. expected to point to Libya's includes tax incentives to lection. of domestic issues such as On the domestic front, Bush Reviving an old proposal, decision to renounce weapons make high-deductible, low- "I've been collecting records for a long education, health care and said America's economy was Bush was calling on Congress of mass destruction and premium policies more attrac- time, 1 know where to get em' cheap," Shurk energy, and just over half being transformed by technol- to overhaul Social Security to encourage other nations — tive; health savings accounts, said. approve of his handling of the ogy that makes workers more allow workers to invest some North Korea and Iran, in par- which aUow workers to place Shurk, a 1966 graduate of the University, economy. His strong suit productive but requires new of their payroll taxes in private ticular — to follow suit. money into accounts tax-free says he is very proud of the collection, and remains foreign policy, espe- skills He called for new job- retirement accounts. He also Last year's speech brought and witiidraw it with no tax hopes to see it grow for many years. cially his handling of terror- training grants channeled was renewing proposals to criticism over passages that penalty for medical expenses; The Sound Recording Archives is open ism. Bush's job approval through community colleges. help Americans cope with the asserted that Saddam Hussein limits on medical-malpractice from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday- among voters in an AP-Ipsos Bush urged Congress to rising costs of health care and was "assembling the worid's awards and permission for Thursday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, poll early this month was 56 address the rising costs of to make tax cuts enacted in most dangerous weapons" businesses to pool their from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, and percent, a relatively strong health care with tax-free sav- 2001 and 2003 permanent. But and cited British intelligence resources to get workers cover- from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Sunday. position at this stage of a re- ings accounts for medical budget deficits approaching alleging that Iraq had sought to age. election campaign. Get involved capturing student life at BCSU!

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www.bgnews.com/campus CORRECTION FROM FRIDAY'S PAPER In Friday's BG News, Sharonda Glover was incorrectly identified as the Black Student Union president. Glover is actually the treasurer of the organization. Nicole Daniel is the president. CAMPUS Trial likely in man's accidental death

ByErinLNissley Alison Hresnahan were walking had "taken him (Serrano) down'' "What I was seeing was three the ground. Rathskeller statreis confronted the HNrCHI RIODER NtWSPAPERS on (balder Way about 1:45 a.m. and held him there. finger hmises," I landle Said "I ike What exactly happened before group, the Rosengrant brothers After eight houns of testimony, Oct. 26 when Padalino stopped Winkelblech testified that he was grabbed forcefully.'' and immediately after Serrano said both Serrano and Padalino District Justice Torn Jordan to urinate in a gravel parking lot when he went to handcuff Serrano's blood-alcohol level was thrown to the ground dillered wire urinating in the lot. accord- decided Thursday to send two behind the All-American Serrano, he found that the stu- was measured al 0.24 percent, from witness to witness Thursday. ing to statements given to police employees of a State College bar Rathskeller, according to Court dent wasn't breathing. according to blood tests done at Uresnahan, Cadalino and and lead aloud In court Thursday to trial on charges of involuntary records. Autopsy reports show Serrano Mount Nitiany Medical Center. In Morgan were unsure what I landie testified that when he per- manslaughter in the deatli of Employees of the bar died after choking on his own , a person is consid- Serrano was doing before being formed Serrano's autopsy, his Pennsylvania State University approached I'.UI.IIMIII and a vomit; bis death is listed as acci- ered legally drunk with a blood- restrained. The group had been bladder held an tinusualK large student Salvador Peter Serrano. scuffle ensued, ending with each dental. alcohol level of tl.DH percent. drinking since about 9 p.m. Oct amount ol urine, about not) cubic Centre County District of Serrano's group being held on Dr. Cordon Handle, the Handle said Serrano's level of 25. centimeters. Attorney Ray Gricar called Ifi the ground by the Rosengrant pathologist who performed intoxication may have caused him And while Senano's friends said witnesses to the stand at last brothers and other bar employ- Serrano's autopsy, said Thursday m vomit when he was thrown to SerRUlO was not urinating before week's preliminary hearing for ees while police were called. that he believed Serrano vomit- Christopher Rosengrant, 30, of Slate College police officer ed "seconds or tens of seconds" Boalsburg, and his brother Kevin Winkelblech said that after being thrown to the Jason, 27, of State College. when he arrived, lason ground. Serrano; Brooke Morgan, who Rosengrant was laying on lop of Handle could not find any was engaged to Serrano; Serrano. Chris liosengram, in a major external injuries to Serrano's neighbor Tim statement to police, said that Serrano, except for three parallel l"adalino; and Padalino's friend earlier during the altercation, he bruises on Serrano's upper aim eta THE CAMPUS BLOTTER g http^/wwH-,bgsu.cdu/i:aici)dar/calcrHljr.htmll ife Friday, lanuary 16.2004 Two students, Scott Klimonek, , was cited for driving under 8 a.m. - fi p.m. Sponsored by Elliot Cook of Bel Air. MD. was Bedford. Ohio, and Kevin McCarthy suspension in Lot G. :u i stone, Oil, Photography Student Chinese New Year Partj in ksl cited lor drug possession in MAC were cited for possession ol and Ceramics Inhibit Financial Ud Mies liowen-1 hnnipson Student North. Marijuana and drug paraphanalia in Jonathon Robertson of Orrville, Contact Student Financial Aid [he Chinese Student and Union Batchelder. Darrell Rhoads from Ohio, was cited for disobeying a traf- Office 419-372-2651 Scholars Association will sell Complainant reported she Wauseon, Ohio, was cited lor under- fic control device in Lot G. Union Oalleries liowen Thompson Student tickets and recruit volunteers received a harassing phone call in age consumption. Union for their Chinese New Year Conklin. Sunday, January 18.2004 i()a.m. -noon Grand Ballroom Party Saturday. January 17. 2004 Issues in Cultural Diversity liowen I lionipson Student Series 10 a.m. -fip.nl. Complainant reported a small Jacob Doyle has been referred to Nathaniel Bevan ol Port Clinton, Union Dr Mar tin I ulliei Kinglr. amount ol cash missing in the student discipline for possession of Ohio, was cited for no dnvers license Battle of the Bands Table Unian Lobby Union. alcohol and lor drug paraphernalia and driving on a sidewalk in Lot G. Tribute Program - "Hie Bowen-Thompson Student in Ashley. Steven Barber has been Environment and QvU Rights; Union 1:30- 2:30 p.m. Complainant reported an art sup- referred to student discipline lor fur- Monday, January 19,2004 Race and Class" Union Lobby Co-Op Orientation and ply box was stolen from the Fine Arts nishing alcohol to minors. Sponsored by University Worknet Success Building Dustin Irwm of Perrysburg, Ohio, Libraries Multicultural Affairs 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. I low to do a successful search A female was passed out in the was cited for disorderly conduct and Committee Dance Marathon T-Shirt Sale loi jobs and internships on Complainant reported her cell women's locker room in the Eppler underage consumption in Lot A lerome Library Sponsored by Hixlgers WbrkNel lor Supply Chain phone missing from the shuttle bus. Center with possible alcohol poison- Ballister Conjbrence Hmm Bowen-Thompson Student ing. An ambulance transported her Complainant reported his step- majors, Union Contact the Career Center Complainant reported he had sev- to the Wood County Hospital. daughter missing. Thought she was ma in. ;p in Union lobby MBA eral books stolen from the Union. in Rodgers Hall, but officers were Scholarship Fair 11 a.m, - 4 p.m. Christopher Platt of Lakewood. unable to locate the juvenile

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"Al, it's cold outside."

House Majority Whip ROY BLUNT, on former vice president Al Gore's ddiver- ing a speech on global warming on the coldest day in New York Gty in decades. (rKVBWfk.com) OPINION New Ohio law makes streets safer

Do you see that person sitting be, especially if you are a crimi- be allowed to carry a weapon. streets safer? back down? Or better yet. who The identity of who is weak to your left? Well, they could have nal. Criminals now have to won- Applicants must undergo a back- Criminals will still have the will fire the first shot? and who is strong is now more a weapon in their backpack or der who is carrying a weapon ground check, pay a fee for the advantage of choosing their tar- Now, let's rephrase the ques- hidden. Criminals will now think even tucked away in a coat pock- and who is not. It really could be permit and be 21 years of age gets and the element of surprise. tioned posed earlier Will this twice when choosing a target et. If you actually noticed a that creepy looking guy to their according to the law. A person who is surprised (even new law make being a criminal they consider weak. weapon on this person, your left or even the fragile old lady to Some further restrictions also after the 12 hours of required more dangerous? Criminals will no longer have immediate reaction would be to their right. Will these people even apply. Concealed weapons will gun training! could still freeze in Criminals thrive on targets the advantage of being the only walk away and probably call the know how to use the weapon be prohibited on college cam- the moment, especially if the they see as weak and vulnerable. people on the street with a con- police. However, a bill recently they are now allowed to carry? puses and many other places. criminal has already brandished Even the shakiest person will cealed weapon. This law will signed into law by Governor Bob Well, as one of the conditions Weapons in vehicles must be a gun. now have the same advantages make the criminals leary and Taft now allows some Ohioans to of the bill, all people applying for locked away or holstered in plain Maybe the victim actually as their would-be assailant. A hesistant as to whether or not carry concealed weapons in the permit will have to undergo view. draws his or her own gun and gun can make even the frailest they are approaching a victim or public. training on how to use the Now let's get to the real ques- points it at the assailant. Now person 100 times more danger- a trained individual with a Is this a bit scary? Well, it could weapon. Still, not everyone will tion: Will this new law make the there is a stand-off. Who will ous — and less vulnerable. weapon.

We could all learn from heroes Dearfs struggles will PEOPLE were dealt with not in the 30- the "hero's journey." PETER i nil uiir lip-service manner of the All the heroes in myth (and in ON THE STREET help in the long run KUEBECK usual TV program, but with other forms of storytelling, too, it detail, thought and struggle over turns out) face the same kinds of Do you support the and right-wing media observers Opinion Columnist 20-plus hour-long episodes. In trials and encounters on their have noted this campaign con- this, Buffy came the closest any paths through their stories, until recent decision to ZACH tentiousness as the sign of a TV show has to approaching the they finally accomplish their allow Ohioans to HERMAN 1 don't watch a whole lot of TV, level of old-style, mythic story- weak pool of candidates, the task. On completion of their task Opinion Columnist actual effect is very much the but of the shows that I watch telling. the heroes emerge from their apply for concealed with frequency, I have several The above extended example t opposite. adventures changed for the bel- weapon permits? The worst possible outcome favorites: "Law & Order" for its is laid out here not necessarily as ter, having learned something great storytelling, "Gilmore Girls" an endorsement of Buffy As this issue of The BG News of the primary season for fundamental about themselves for the snappiest dialogue in all (although if you've never seen goes to press, the race for the Democrats would have been a or life in general. But, if every of television, "The West Wing" for the show 1 recommend it highly), Democratic presidential nomi- runaway victory for Dean. The hero is the Everyman — is abat- the most engaging characters but as an examination of anoth- nation is more muddled than doctor Dean is the type of can- able to the audience — then the and, finally, the recently-can- er theme: Why are we drawn to ever. The influential Iowa cau- didate that can take primary celed "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." the epic, to the grand style of hero's journey is also the audi- cuses convened Monday voters by storm, but fail miser- "Wbah, back up," you might high adventure? If the box-office ence's journey. evening in town halls and high ably in a general election — say. "Buffy?" take of the "Lord of the Rings" So, why we really enjoy the school gymnasiums across the emotional and idealistic, but a Yes, Buffy. And it's not for loss films is any indication, the pub- epic, the thrill of an adventurous state, with 100,000 of the state's bit of a loose cannon. Whedon's witty dialogue that cel- lic's lust for the epic, which tale, is because — whether con- MEGHAN D0PUCH nearly 3 million residents Facing off against the well- ebrates the pop culture geek in began with the story of sciously or not — we want to SENIOR, INTERNATIONAL expected to participate. The oiled Bush political machine, learn what the hero learns, we goal: to sift through the confu- the Democrats desperately all of us. Its not for the throng of Gilgamesh more than five thou- BUSINESS lovely ladies iti.n the show is sand years ago, is still going want to share his adventures. A sion and competing messages need a candidate that is stable, famous for — and they have strong. professor I know recently "No. It could poten- of the eight remaining candi- reasonable and strong under dates for the party's endorse- intense pressure. Unfortunately, been legion. It's not for the All epics have their heroes: described to me the truism that tially put people show's so-called "folklore" which mythic examples include Anansi, some movies and books hold ment, and choose the one best Dean has not shown any of is really a combination of Anne Cuchulainn, Theseus, Finn, and you spellbound — you put your- in danger.' qualified to beat incumbent those qualities during his menace George W. Bush in improbable run to national Rice, Bram Stoker and pseudo- Sigurd. Comic books abound self completely in the hands of November. prominence. medieval dcmonology. No — with heroes: Spider-Man, the tale's surroundings and the When your correspondent The prospect of the ex-gover- what sets Buffy up as one of my Batman, Bone, lesse Custer, world you formerly inhabited, last appeared in this space, nor easily cinching the nomina- favorite TV shows is one simple Dwight and Wolverine just to with all its accoutennents, just insurgent ex-governor Howard tion scared many Democrats, characteristic: its epic sweep. name a few. Literary heroes like disappears. What defines an epic is its Paul Atreides, lake Barnes, Dean was the clear frontrunner and rightfully so. As this author Have you ever watched a film for the nomination, combining mentioned in September, Dean characters and, more than that, D'artagnan, Peter Pan. Ender on TV or in the theater and the stature of the crises that it fiery indictments of the current exudes the same impetuous Wiggin and historical (in some found that for a time, maybe for has to overcome. At the heart of president with unmatched style that makes President Bush cases pseudo-historical) heroes only an instant, the theater was- epic storytelling are the trials and like Horatius Cocles. Leonidas, GARET PRIOR fundraising ability to create a a frightening commander-in- n't there, and that you were tribulations of the characters as Davy Crockett, Mohandas S0PM0RE, INTEGRATED political juggernaut. Polls chief. engulfed in the story? This is the n showed Dean with a huge lead Thus, the increased competi- they strive for their goal of victo- Ghandi, Nathan Hale, T. E. SOCIAL STUDIES ry against catastrophically bad Lawrence and others are widely ultimate goal of the adventure — in New Hampshire, which will tion for the nomination is a it sweeps us off our feet and hold its primary next Monday, blessing. The doctor, who coast- odds. Buffy exhibited these char- familiar in different circles. But "No. More people will acteristics. In this show's world, as others have noted, the hero of takes us to its goal as we live and and a smaller, but still signifi- ed through the fall on a wave of the villains weren't beaten in one an epic is himlor herlself a sym- die with the hero's every move. get capped." cant advantage in Iowa. positive buzz, is no longer able episode: entire seasons were bol for something larger, the Then the hero is us, what he His name was on the lips of to shrug off his errors. To restart devoted to the problems pre- Everyman — humanity, some- knows we know, and, just as he every politico from coast to his stalled march toward the sented by one villain and their one with whom we can relate leaves to fight another day, his coast, and he served as the White House, Dean will have to plot against helpless Sunnydale, and in whose place we can put noble deed done, we, too, put unwilling target of his competi- make significant strides as a CA. The Master, Spike and ourselves. the book down or walk out of the tors at every debate. A Dean vic- candidate. Dnisilla, Angelus, the Initiative, The mythologist loseph theater. But what the hero learns tory in the Democratic pri- In addition, the suddenly the Mayor, Glory—each and Campbell laid out a pattern of he walks away with — and if maries seemed less a possibility ti#it race will force Dean to everv one of these adversaries heroic activity that he dubbed we're careful, so do we. than a mathematical certainty, confront and limit the gains and some pundits suggested he made by savvy political veterans MICHAELL0RSUNG may have the nod tied up by the Gephardt and Kerry, as well as i&smx- end of January — months earli- the recent progress of fellow SENIOR, er than the typical nominee. fresh faces John Edwards, a first- POLITICAL SCIENCE However, the last six weeks term senator from North have not been kind to the Carolina and retired Army Gen. 'No. It makes me feel Washington outsider, as his star Wesley Clark like I want to has faded under the near-con- This is not to say that Dean's stant scrutiny of his opponents amazing ran is over—far from make a mistake." and the media. Rivals have it. Despite his missteps, he is attacked Dean including every still the current leader in New angle on every issue, from for- Hampshire, and a strong show- eign policy and the economy to ing there and in the seven states Medicare. Richard Gephardt that hold primaries Feb 3 could and John Kerry, two of the three put him back in control of the candidates expected to chal- race. But if Dean does recover to lenge Dean for victory in Iowa, snag the nomination, he we will have been especially unkind to be a better candidate for his the Beltway neophyte. straggles, and that is good news MIKE VITALE But while Republican officials for Democrats. SENIOR, 2D/3D ART "No. I don't like the Did You know? idea of concealed weapons." 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OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE MOB ARRESTS www.bgnews.com/nation NEWYORK (AP) — More than 100 FBI agents and • police officers arrested dozens of suspected mobsters yesterday in a raid that prosecutors called a decisive blow against a weakened Bonanno family. Law- enforcement officials unsealed a 20-count indictment that charged 27 members and associates of the Mafia family with murder, conspiracy and other . NATION Greenpeace group targeted By Catherine Wilson never successfully prosecuted an charges were brought under an other political advocacy groups." organization based oi i the old law I HE ASSOCIATED PRESS entire activist organization on 1872 law that had not even been he said. came 15 months later. MIAMI — When prosecutors criminal charges over its protest used since the 1800s. The judge is The mahogany protest came The law was enacted to keep brought charges gainst methods — not Operation expected to rule sometime early as the 965-foot APL lade brothel operators from infiltrat Greenpeace for protesting a ship- Rescue, not the NAACR not even this year on the requests by approached Miami Beach on ing ships "about to" dock, limps ment of Amazon mahogany, they the Ku Klux Klan. Greenpeace, the Sierra Club, the April 12, 2002. Two Greenpeace and others from brothels would dusted off a 19th century federal "It's an incredible abuse of American Civil Liberties Union protesters jumped aboard the row out to the vessels and per- law enacted to stop pimps from power, and this is nothing short and oilier supporters. ship more than three miles from suade the sailors to jump ship clambering aboard ships enter- of political retribution," said Defending the prosecution in shore, wearing shirts embla- with them or come over after ing port. Sierra Club spokesman Eric court last month, Assistant U.S. zoned "Greenpeace illegal forest docking The sailors were then Environmentalists call the Antebi. "We think this sets a hor- Attorney Cameron Elliot insisted, crime unit" and carrying a ban- wined, dined and separated from charges a heavy-handed attempt rible precedent for political "There is no evidence that the ner rcading'President Bush, Stop their money. to stifle free speech and say the intimidation of public interest government has discriminated Illegal lagging" The ship's crew Greenpeace maintains a ship government is retaliating against groups." against Greenpeace because of kept them from unfurling the moving at 10 mph three miles at Greenpeace for previous in-your- Environmentalists want a its political views." banner. sea is not covered by the "about Peter Andrew Boidl AP Photo face protests against the Bush judge to throw out the indict- The group's vocal opposition to Six activists were arrested on to" dock requirement. PROTEST: Artist John Quigley administration. ment and release lustice the federal government "makes it federal charges, positions over 1,000 people on The federal government has Department records on why no different from thousands of and the indictment against the Miami Beach to protest U.S. effort to prosecute activists.

Sunday Hooded man visits Edgar Allan Poes grave every year standoff BRIEFING Cognac, roses, gifts for Poe Detroit police not continues complying with By Brian Witte note read. "With great reluctance No one knows the identity of the man. who apparently died in court-ordered THE ASSOCIATED PRESS but for respect for family tradi- the so-called "Poe Toaster." The 199H, had passed the tradition on reforms on force in Arizona BALTIMORE — It was nearly tion the cognac is place. The visit was first documented in to his sons. "nevermore" for French cognac memory of Poe shall live ever- 1949, a cen- DETROIT (AP) — A federal Monday in an annual tribute at more!" tury after monitor said yesterday that By Walter Berry IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS the grave of Edgar Allan Poe. leff lerome, curator of the Poe Poe's death Detroit's police department For 56 years, someone has House and Museum in at age 40. For has made little progress in BUCKEYE, Ariz. — Negotiators marked the writer's birthday by Baltimore, has watched the decades, it reforming its use of force fol- worked around the clock to try to slinking into the small cemetery cemetery every Ian. 19 since was the lowing a two-year investiga- free a pair of correctional officers where Poe is buried to place 1976. same frail tion into civilian shootings, held hostage by two inmates in a French cognac and three roses The black-hooded man figure. The city signed two con- weapons-stocked guard tower, a on his grave in the middle of the appeared just before 3 a.m., But in sent decrees in lune agreeing spokeswoman said yesterday. night. walking carefully on the icy 1993 the to reforms after the lustice Negotiators first spoke with the This year, however, the mys- cemetery grounds After placing original visi- Department concluded offi- hostages early Monday or late tery visitor included a note with a the roses and a half-filled bottle tor left a i cers used excessive force, Sunday and the talks were contin- possible reference to French of cognac on Poe's grave, he cryptic note Steve BuarkAP Photo made false arrests and illegal- uing by telephone, Cam Hunter, a opposition to the war in Iraq. slipped into the shadows. 1 P0E S GRAVE: Jeft Jer0me CUra,0r at ,he P0e ly detained people. 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Texas 78597 tmt Ufa fatuttd ,VI> AHA \l'\ AOII XQ Al" A28 \/ l'«l>B kkl k\ 6 Wednesday, January 21.2004 OPINION WWW.BGNEWS.COM "Passion" will be a waste of time ,ETTERS TO THE EDITOR EOIN trines and tenants of Catholic ple reasons of anatomy—the league lead and the Spartans are however, me most crucial news HOWE faith back to before the ecu- bodyweight can not be support- menical movement, when Jews ed in such a way. So why does Winter sports are traditionally a national power- worth noting is the play of our house. I attended the home con- freshmen on both clubs. Guest Columnist were blamed for the death of Gibson repeat this historically Jesus, and any dissenters labeled preposterous fallacy? heating up with tests and witnessed something I Half of the women's roster is heretics. It is in the source material, and have not seen or more impor- newcomers, but they certainly soSo Mel Gibson's "The Passion 1 Secondly, treating the Bible as to change it would not only help from fans tantly felt in years — thousands play like veterans. These ladies bf the Christ" is coming out in an infallible historical source is of fans standing and cheering in are flat out butt kickers, posting a offend purists, but make a mock- (3-1 MAC) and 10-5 overall February? As Oscar Wilde noted itself problematic. When making ery of all the pious Catholics in It's only one week into the anticipation and excitement. The semester and I have already seen team fed off of that energy and record. Both teams face big tests alxinl publicity, "the only thing a film from fictional, historical or the world who suffer from Worse than being talked about is mythic-historical source materi- improvement. Unfortunately, the looks to make a push out of the this week traveling to Toledo, Stigmata and bleed from the weather has not improved or CCHA catacombs. who dominate in their own right. not being talked about." so let's al (I believe the Bible to be the palms of their hands. talk about this (no doubt dread- latter), there is always a job of warmed up for that matter. Secondly, I may be getting Toledo is BG's archrival and The final point to consider However, winter does bring a ahead of myself or spellbound many fans will come out for ful) movie some more so it j;i-ts editing and emphasis to \x about the film is rather more done. It is up to the screenwriter few good things: basketball and with wishful thinking, hut 1 have these two games. What I am all the free publicity it needs to personal: Mel Gibson does not become a big hit! I la ha ha. to emphasize which lesus he hockey. And while outside, sub- a feeling that Bowling Green has emphasizing is that we need to But seriously, the purpose of wants to see on screen: the one have the finest track record with freezing temperatures fail to a strong opportunity to win both treat every game as a rival game this letter is not to criticize or who advised followers to "resist historical accuracy in his films. "heat up" the Falcon Hockey the male and female MAC Titles. and with equal importance. attack the beliefs of Brad Cuslis. not evil: but whosoever shall The man who made the his- team and men's and women's Maybe the men were tired of Several coaches accredit fan or indeed any believers in the smite thee on thy right cheek, torically ridiculous, anti-British, Basketball teams are catching being made fun of by their win- support in helping create a posi- divinityofthecharacterlesus «. turn to him the other also" (Matt homophobic "Braveheart," and fire. The same theme seems to be ning female counterparts, maybe tive advantage for the home Who are sincere and decent | 6:39), or the one who mentioned who participated in the hideous occurring with attendance for they were sick of losing or maybe team and an uneasy atmosphere Christians. There arc so many to his disciples that "those mine travesty of history that was "The these respective games. they realized how good they for the visitors. arrogant, offensive and bigoted enemies, which would not that I l^triot" doesn't deserve the ben- Although the hockey team has actually are. l£t's make the teams and believers in the world's Christian- should reign over them, bring efit of the doubt where movies struggled for most of the season The men have won three MAC coaches feel good about what ities that I would never wish to hither, and slay them before me" about the past arc concerned. and carries a below .500 record, games in a tow and five of tlieir they work for and support fling mud at the reputations or (Luke 19:27). I le is using this film to push the guys have managed to split last six overall. Anderson Arena, BGSU's winter sports teams and faith of those who are good It's not as if these two quotes the version of the passion story their last two series' with a pair of "The house that roars," is living maybe at the same time we'll all human beings. illustrate the only two characteri- adhered to by his own faith onto wins against Notre Dame and up to its name, especially with an "heat up" during these frigid 1 lowever. when considering zations possible of lesus either. I audiences. It must be a particu- Michigan State. emotional return by Germain times. the Gibson movie, or indeed any ■, restricted the quotations to the larly subtle, or washed out ver- 'ITic Irish were picked to finish Fitch and the return of football cultural output, we must not King lames version of the Bible, sion, to attract the support of in the middle tier of the CGI IA standouts Cok Magner and TYLER SW0RDEN make the mistake of ignoring or the one 1 am most familiar with, Protestants like Billy Graham. but are actually tied for the Keon Newson. In my opinion, STUDENT downplaying the context of the but about which there is much Perhaps these Christian leaders work. It must l>e pointed out that disagreement. are so happy to see a movie many people who self-identify as The Bible is not one book, but about lesus in the cinemas at all, Students need to fight procrastination Christians, Ixith now and many books, due to its different they are prepared to overlook throughout history, do attribute translations. Just because Mel doctrinal differences? COLE night at work. For some reason, imaginary tomorrow to keep our- blame to the lews as "killers of Gibson decided to shoot his film My personal recommendation MCGRATH we always seem to think that selves from feeling overwhelmed. Christ." in Aramaic and Latin doesn't in regards to the film (which I tomorrow will, have endless What usually ends up happening It doesn't matter how prepos- mean he is the final word in his- have not seen), is to save your U-wire Columnist amounts of time for us to catch is our obligations and commit- terous and ill-conceived this torical accuracy. money. This isn't because of any up on whatever we've put off. ments continue to pile up until concept might be (after all, with- For instance, there are no Flere's a shocker No one has we have to sacrifice doing some- out death there can be no resur- native Latin and Aramaic speak- antipathy on my part towards the lesus story, but simply Ranking right up there with ever seen a tomorrow. thing that is either extremely rection, and therefore no salva- ers in the world — the very Tomorrow is an impossibility. important or something we really because I'm am absolutely sure rent, bills and insensitive profes- tion, and therefore no Christian sound of these dead languages is sors, procrastination is one of Sure, we all know it means the day wanted to do. faith — sensible people who something pored over by schol- it will be the most boring four every college student's worst after the day that we are currently There is only one way to pre- firmly attributed the death of ars and linguists. "The Passion of (five? six?) hours of a life that enemies. It allows us to do what in, but by the time it rolls around, vent procrastination: Don't do it. Jesus to the Jews would have the Christ'' also depicts one of should lie filled with fun, laugh- we want to do, but then forces us it isn't tomorrow anymore. It is There are going to be tons of made Easter *Buy-a-|ew-a-plnt- the New Testament's most often ter and running around outside, to put in hurried, less-than-spec- today. times this semester that we will be day,") the fact is this belief has a repeated historical fantasies — not spent cooped up in a dark tacular performances on assign- Think about it. asked to do things that we won't historical context, and has been Roman cnicifixions, of which cinema being preached to by an ments and projects that we are The clock ticks down constant- want to do. It is so easy to put it of the cry of European Christians • there were thousands, some- American-Australian religious avoiding. ly. It goes from 11:59:59 p.m. to for a day. but that just ends up devoted to lynching Jews for at times thousands at once, very nut who fancies himself as some Every day, it seems like some 12:00:00 a.m. in the blink of an pushing back more stuff. least a thousand years. rarely used nails to attach the kind of historical reformer. Also, sort of sacrifice has to be made to eye. All of the sudden, Sunday is Eventually, we are in a hole we i Mel Gibson himself belongs to condemned to the gibbet. as wiser heads have pointed out, fit everything into our schedules. Monday and so on. When we can't climb out of and an opportu a radical offshoot of the Catholic They never used nails through you should already know how it This means something we had wake up in the morning, we don't nity to have some fun comes that church, who wish to set the doc- the palms of the hands, for sim- all ends. planned on checking off the wake up in a tomorrow. We wake we have to pass up because we ever-growing list of things to do up in a today, and once again our are "too busy." Did you Know? gets pushed to the back burner. plates are full. The problem is, Procrastination has had a stran Do you have an opinion? For many college students that most of the time our day looks far glehold on our lives for far too something is an assignment. less appealing than a mound of long. I say it is time we fight back "I'll just do that tomorrow." fried rice, half a dozen crab ran- and show procrastination that it Send all opinions to [email protected] Despite the hump, a camel's spine is It is a phrase that we have all goon and an egg roll. doesn't control us. uttered when we get a call from a So what do we do? We become lire revolution starts today, not straight. friend who wants to get a drink selective and once again use the tomorrow. The Wash House or when we have to spend the 248 N. 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Mario Rothmund took first place in the 3000 meter run with a time of 9:12.36. forBG Steve Blasko and Aaron Hemmelgarn finished behind for conference battle Rothmund with times of 10:29.82 and 11:11.10. By loel Hammond from a 4-0 start except The Bowling Green sprint- SPORTS REPORTER UT, though, has re-tooled ers also had a successful start The Bowling Green-Toledo again and already beaten two of as Derrick Lett finished first rivalry, fierce in every aspect the West Division's heavy- for the Falcons in the 60 meter from the Blood Bowl to the weights — Eastern Michigan (2- fan base dash with a time of 6.90, fol- Battle lor the Peace Pipe, usual- 2) and second-place Ball State lowed by Ray Hall (7.50), and ly does Tiol need any more fuel (4-1). Both BG and the Rockets, Ion Clipson (7.88). thrown onto The lire. who are also 3-1 in the MAC, are Anyone interested in joining But this year's women's bas- looking to keep pace with 4-0 ELLIOn the men's club track team ketball edition of the rivalry has and conference-leading SCHREINER should contact BG Track Club exactly that — and then some. Western Michigan, which faces president Steve Vairerta at Two of the most heated rivals perennial East powerhouse Asst. Sports Editor [email protected] or in the Mid-American Kent State tonight as well. 214-4879. Conference will go head-to- BG seniors Stefanie Wenzel One number angered me head tonight at Ills Savage and Lindsay Austin, who have as I looked down at the stat I lall, but the first of two meet- participated in five of these sheet after the Bowling Check online for BG ings on the slate in the stretch rivalry games, have never won Green men's basketball run has that extra kick: This at Savage Hall, and are 2-3 in year, both teams, not just UT, team disposed of Central News sports poll their careers against the Michigan 86-61 this past an' smack dab in the middle of Rockets. The teams split a pair The BG News online section the MAC's championship race. Sunday. has posted a new sports poll. of meetings last season, with It wasn't 63.6. which is And though it's still early in the the home team winning each what the Falcons shot as a The question is "What win- conference schedule, that's all game — UT at Savage Hall, 70- ter sport will see MAC tourna- team, a number that is the Falcons need to be ready for 62, and BG at Anderson Arena, becoming a norm on a ment action this season?" this lilt. 66-62. The Falcons, though, Vote at bgnews.com/sports. (earn that is shooting over "This is a big barometer for have not won in Toledo since 50 percent since the first of us. I think it's a good lest for us 1998, but have won impressive the year. to see how far we've come and games on the road this year, It wasn't eight and 13, how much farther we have to go including its lone MAC road which are the number of as a program," BG coach Curt game against Northern Illinois three pointers the team Miller said. "This is a big game Ian. 3. made and attempted for a James to for us because we have a tough, "This would just be huge if sizzling 61 percent on the tough 1'ebniary. so we're trying we could beat them on the day. to get oil to a good start in road," Wenzel said. "We try to And the number certain- miss at January. come out fired up for every ly wasn't two, which was "The teams that are able to game, but Toledo is different. 1 center Kevin Netter's assist steal road wins are the ones think we've done a good job of output on the day, one of least one who are going to be up in the focusing on one game, and which came as he ran the standings." Miller said. even one day, at a time. Toledo fast break and hil point is a big rival, and we always Ben Swanger BG News BG, at 10-5 and 3-1 in MAC guard Cole Magner on the play, has become a tough want to beat Toledo but I think FAB FRESHMAN: Bowling Green's Megan Thorburn drives past a slant for a lay-in. game with matchup for any team in the The number that really Central Michigan defender during Saturday's win. The Falcons trav- conference, and is a blown lead WOMEN'S HOOPS, PAGE I disturbed me was 2,508; the el to a usually hostile Savage Hall tonight to face Toledo. at home against Ball State away number of fans that arrived sprain for the game that head coach Dan Dakich called By Joe Hilicia the team's best perfor- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS mance in two years. Q.EVELAND—Cavaliers rook- This is a number that ie LeBron lames missed a game for wouldn't have seemed so the first time in his professional surprising when the season career last night because of a started and the team was in sprained ankle. Two weeks are perfect disarray. I lames skipped a morning In the 2003 portion of the ; shoot-around at Gund Arena and season, the Falcons shot 50 'instead saw a doctor at the By Dave Goldberg THE ASSOCIATED PRESS percent in only two games | Clinic lames sprained and would routinely garner his right ankle in a win at Utah on Bill Belichick is pleased his more turnovers than Saturday night New England Patriots have two assists, definite no-nos for "This is extra caution because weeks lo prepare for the teams that are considered we look at this thing long trim.... Carolina Panthers in the Super fun to watch. We much rather him not play Bowl. Even though he won a tide But the 2004 version of tonight and risk further injury," two years ago with a short break this season's team has Cavaliers coach Paul Silas said. "last lime, diere was so much many more entertaining Silas said lames is upset about urgency, playing one day and fly- aspects than the 2003 ver- the injury and did not want to miss ing down to New Orleans the sion. jany games. James might play next day." the coach says. 1 The first number that tomorrow in a nationally televised "It totally changed the scope jumps out is the difference ;game at home against of time that we had to work with. in records. Before the New , Sacramento Now we have more time. We will Year, BG was a measly 4-7. The Cavaliers were also without try to use it wisely." Since the team's apparent [7-foot-3 Zydrunas fJgauskas when Players might worry about New Year's resolution they ithey played Seattle last night 1 le breaking momentum, and fans have been a much more fcwas serving a one-game suspen- mighi wonder why they have to lovable 4-1. • sion for throwing a punch at Jazz wait so long for The Big Game. And they offer something ^center GregOstertag. The delay is just fine with coach- for everyone. lames (20.4) and llgauskas (14.1) es and television executives: Are you a fan of smooth account for more than one-third of Coaches like die time lo plan; TV inside scoring? If so, check • Cleveland's scoring, forcing Silas to types like (he lime lo hype. out Netter. He has done :iook elsewhere on his roster for Indeed, a two-week break has one thing since the begin- -points. been the norm since the first ning of the calender year Darius Miles will be in uniform Super Bowl in 1967. This is the and that is score with con- 38th Super Bowl, and 31 have rand available against Seattle. sistency. Since the New ' Miles was fined by the team for been played after a two-week Year, he has shot a whop- ^oversleeping and missing break; three of the last four were ping 61.5 percent from the I Monday's practice. played only one week after the floor, many of which aren't "He just laughed and told me it's conference title games, however. really shots but rim rattling '.a real expensive day yesterday," Two of the seven one-week dunks. ■Miles said of Silas' reaction. breaks weren't scheduled. One Or maybe if you're a tan I The Cavaliers sent the police to was in 1983 after the players' SmH«rN.Ptoi HP Photo of deep threat three-point Milt--' home after they couki not strike shortened the season and specialists. This is where breach him by phone Miles, who extended the playoffs; Ihe other NEW TURF: Reliant Stadium and the Astrodome, left, are shown in Houston. Groundskeepers from John Reimold comes into !got to Gund Arena early for yester- was two seasons ago after the around the NFL began applying a pristine Bermuda grass surface over the battle-worn turf at the play. The past two games, season was pushed back by the day's shoot-around, said that stadium, where the Super Bowl will be held on Feb. 1. Reimold is hotter than a shook him up Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. ple don't know much about. We had only one week — as defen- Victoria's Secret supermod- '. James scored 29 points before Recent history makes the able stars. el in an oven in Ecuador, :twisting his ankle when he landed longer time off seem a little "It helps when you have (o gel have an extra week to get them sive coordinator of the Giants in 1991, and as head coach of the hitting 64 percent of his ton the foot of Utah's Andrei strange. ready for seven hours of pro- familiar with the players and the three pointers and all but iKirileriko in the final seconds of But not to the networks, who gramming, including features story lines." Patriots two seasons ago. Belichick actually has been In the Giants-Bills game 13 burning down Akron's Iregulation in Saturday's comeback need the time to prepare and on iwo teams that weren't identi- Rhodes Arena last Jwin — Cleveland's first at Utah familiarize Ihe nation widi the fied until Sunday," Sean very successful with one-week years ago, he designed a defense breaks. He's been to four previ- with just two down linemen and Wednesday. {since 1989. The NBAs No 1 overall teams and players. This lime, McManus. president of CBS And if you're just a casual .limit pick was unable to put any CBS wanls to spread the word Sports said Monday. ous Super Bowls, three as an six or seven defensive backs to Jweight on his ankle and was car- about Ihe Panlhers, a small- "It especially helps with assistant, and has done two of lo market learn with few recogniz- Carolina, a team that most peo- his best coaching jobs when he TWO WEEKS, PAGE 9 ATTENDANCE. PAGE 9

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'•■ 8 . o s positions 1-800-293-3985 ext 541 Come on home! $149,900 4 bdrm 26 Battleship salule 59 Arabian Sea gulf 1 ■ ' 419-352-8917 - 532 Manville Ave i d aHa 1 '1 o 2.5 bath. 4 blocks from campus! 27 Woods rival 60 Just right Classroom Aide Office open 9-2 M-F o n 1 N n 1 n a '1 3 d Owner/Realtor Call Ed to schedule 28 Sank, as the 4-ball 61 Scrapes (by) WSOS Community Action Commis- I N .: M 1 i V i 1 d I 1 6 3 an appt. at 419-494-7799 or toll-free Quiet tenants preferred 31 Gem 62 Speech in writing sion, a community based organiza- . 3 - i H u 1-j 1 l 3 Lg 2 bdrm 1st llooi apt m Victorian 34 Water spectacle 63 Sample i ' ■ at 866-602-1977 v ■■ 1 i V i ■ 1 V i i tion focused on the human service 35 Ms Gardner « 1 a home. Leaded glass cupboards. I 1 3 X 0 d s i 3 needs of the disadvantaged. is 36 Grade sch - ' hardwood floors, bay window. A vs 1 (V .1 l seeking a qualified individual re- 37 Putter Palmer 0 ) ' '.- >•' curved 10' ceilings. $650 mo ♦ util. ■J i 1 i i d 0 i V sponsible for assisting teachers with 38 Editorial note * ft 1 » 427 N Main St. 386-253-3687. V 1 1 3 d » tj D b n 0 s the daily operations and care of chil- For Rent 39 Erhard's program 1 H 0 '1 V uH'j n d H s dren enrolled in the WSOS Child- Move In Now - One Month FREE 1 0 V H :; i ,m, H V .7. care programs in Bowling Green. 1 and 2 bdrm apts. avail, in serene - ■■ 1 * Required HS diploma or GED and park-like setting. Includes experience working with young chil- (NEW| Carty Studios |NEW| dishwasher, heat, water, and trash. Graceland (Grad Students) dren, infants and toddlers Year Studio Apts. Available Immediately Bowling Green Village 352-6335. 208/210/212 S. Church St. round. Part-time, avg. 25 hrs./wk. Also avail, summer & next yr Prefer NlCE 2BDRM. APT.'S FOR MAY 2 11.1m... Uiilun... 12 Month LeaM, 1 Car Garntc S7.25/hr. Send resumes by Febru- seniors/grad students Fully lurn mcl AND AUG. ON 5TH AND 7TH. SGCS/muiilli plum utllltlvm ary 4 to WSOS CAC. Attn: HR- 25" TV. all util Starling at $395 mo. CALL FOR MORE INFO. 352-344!,. CA/BGrCT, PO Box 590, Fremont, Call Buckeye Inn & Studios Stop in lor hsi in;-, or check wc-hsile Ohio 43420 Affirmative Action Em- 352-1520 One large room efficiencies Management Inc. www.nicccahn.coin, 1045 N. Main (419)353-5800 ployer-M/F/Vel/Disab. with private baths & utilities paid ""Lg. Houses & Apis Call 352-5822 Easy walk from Campus. Work PT Across Irom Univ or FT around your college & person- Renting lor next school year 321 E Merry 4-6 bdrms 3 bdrm. duplex & 2 bdrm. lurn. Happy Wednesday... al schedule. Work a mm. ol 15 hrs / 930 E. Woosler 5 bdrms. upper apl 419-265 1061 (cell). Holiday Personals 1-2-3 Bedroom Apartments wk. Many college students work 1030 E. Wooster 5 bdrms 419-352-4773 (home). here Standard pay is S6.00mr. 303 E Merry 5 bdrms Read The BG NEWSfft These are unskilled |Obs involving 315 E. Merry 2-4 bdrms. Sublsr. needed! 1 bdrm. loft apt. $50 $100 MOVES assembling & packaging of small Also other houses. Apts & Effs Call off 1st mo. rent. Call before Feb 1 SPRING BREAK Free food, parties Happy Wednesday... parts Apply in person b/l the hrs. of now 419-353-0325 9am-9pm Some (4151494-3060. & drinks! Our students seen on 9am-5pm (M-F) at ADVANCED 1st semesters leases available List- Very nice -1 bdrm house I yr lease CBS 48 Hours! Best Hotels • YOU IN! SPECIALTY PRODUCTS. INC.. 428 ing located 24/7 at 316 E Merry #3. S1300/mo. Avail 7/15/04 Close to Lowest prices! breakerstravel.com. 3 month leases now Clough St, BG. OH only 2 blks campus/uplown BG. 353-1556. 800-985-6789 from campus near Kinko's & Dairy 1 bdrm. $385 plus elec Avail. Dec. available L\ Queen next to RR tracks 17 6 9 or 12 mo. lease 854 8th SI Wooster House and lg 2 bdrm furn CHINA Ground floor ranch style Summer/Fall '04. lease also avail. apis. Close to campus. apartment with private Get Paid For Your Opinions! 419-392-3354 Call 419-352-1104. Earn $15-5125 & more per survey1 VILLAGE entrance www.paidonlinesurveys.com Palio SUMMER MANAGEMENT INTERN 134 W. Wooster Spacious kitchen SHIP OPPORTUNITIES. Student -**• Hh. Laundry facilities Painters is looking for individuals 352-0528 Pels welcome who are interested in gaining man- Convenient on-sile parking agement experience. Great resume COME JOIN US builder. No experience necessary however must be hard working. Last FOR THE C-Slir srjUC'l i.j^iMtms summer the average infernship paid CHINESE NEW YEAR! c $10,000. Territories going quickly. N Looking for students in the upper Ohio area. Hired first come, first t qualified basis. 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Management Inc. NO ROOMMATES? Evergreen Apt., 215 E Poe INDIVIDUAL Studios/1 bdrms/2bdrms Starting at S250/MO. LEASING NO PROBLEM! Laundry on site BGSU bus stop WE HAVE A RENT AS LOW ROOMMATE /CflfcCA AS $299.00 MATCHING Management Inc. Heinzsite Apt., PROGRAM! 710 N. Enterprise 1 & 2 bdrms Dishwasher/Garbage Disposal • FREE Internet in Every Bedroom Washer/Dryer in 2bdrms. Starting at $415/Mo. • Washer & Dryer in Every Apt. • Fitness Center & Tanning /tflfcCA • On The BGSU Shuttle Route Management Inc. Stop by the Office at • Resort Style Pool & Hot Tub 1045 N. Main St. or check website www.meccabg.com for complete listing for next year. 353-5100 m 706 Napoleon Rd. www.sterlinghousing.com An SUH Community. SUH is a trademark ol SUH Management Inc.