The BG News March 12, 1997

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TODAY Directory SPORTS OPINION Switchboard 372-2601 Classified Ads 372-6977 Men's Basketball Display Ads 372-2605 at West Virginia, Natalie Editorial 372-6966 offers a Sports 372-2602 ^9b Entertainment 372-2603 7 p.m. tribute to Falcons, disappointed without Story Idea? Give us a call Rick Machol cool weekdays from I pjn. to 5 pm., or an NCAA bid, hope to salvage e-mail: "[email protected]" # season with run at NIT title NIT High: 44 Low: 24 WEDNESDAY March 12,1997 Volume 83, Issue 116 The BG News Bowling Green, Ohio "Serving the Bowling Green community for over 75years" # University examines new logo routes Fellows addresses Ribeau says he design, he said he would like to new logomark. Instead of just pus thinks about all of this logo mental influence slow the process down and allow choosing which of the two logo- stuff." would like to all students, faculty, staff and marks to use, the committee and Ribeau explained that students will be able to be involved in the with what you are feeling," he alumni to get involved. the University will have the op- Illusionist said slow down The committee charged with tion of looking into other options. process of developing the logos if the decision is made to continue emphasizes Katie Keane, who is a mem- working on the logomark propos- Those options could include ber of Boosting Alcohol Con- selection process dropping the project, looking at looking into them. He said they als are currently in the process sciousness Concerning the of reviewing responses from the more examples, opening up the should have been involved ori- need for ginally. Health of University Students ByDARLAWARNOCK campus community. The next process to more people or choos- self-control (BACCHUS), the organization The BG News step in their process is to present ing one of the proposed logos, He said he suspects the information he will receive will lead responsible for bringing Fel- their findings to Ribeau and his Ribeau said. By ANDREA VITANZA lows to the University, said There's a long way to go before cabinet. "I'll look at it and say 'OK, him to make a recommendation towards looking at more possibi- The BC News she believed Fellows' visit was the University obtains a new lo- This is where the changes will what are the options,'" Ribeau an Important one. gomark. If ever. come into play. said. "I like to hear what people lities for a new logomark. Personally. Ribeau said he University students left "I believe he took a unique After University President After review, Ribeau will make have to say because that it how Olscamp Hall Monday night a approach to a responsible you get the best ideas. I'm really Sidney Ribeau recently suspend- a decision on where to go next little less skeptical and a little drinking message which is ed the deadline for the graphic with the process of developing a concerned about what the cam- • See LOGO, page three. more educated after attending definitely an issue on cam- a program that featured Inter- pus," she said. "I feel the nationally recognized magi- majority of students tend to Group talks cian and illusionist Bob Fel- tune out' programs that deal High Maintenance lows. with alcohol." about coping Fellows' concern was to As for his relationship with show students how strong the the audience and how effec- with anxiety power of suggestion and ma- tively he was able to keep nipulation can be. their attention, Keane said the By JENNIFER SCHAB "Sometimes we believe we program was very "eye- are making free choices in The BCNews catching". life, but are really being ma- "He left messages people Dr. Elaine Bruckner, clinical nipulated," he said. wont forget,"she said. psychologist and director of the Fellows attempted to dis- Stacy Lenartowicz, a senior Anxiety and Depression Treat- courage students from taking special education major, ment Center at Comprehensive the easy route and allowing shared some of Keane's views Psych Services, is organizing a others to influence their be- and said she thought students Panic and Anxiety Disorder Sup- havior. Instead, he encour- may have been skeptical of port Group in Bowling Green. aged them to think for them- Fellows and his message at The Support Group will meet selves and begin to take first, but "walked away as be- on the second Wednesday of the charge of their lives. He sug- lievers". month at 7 p.m. at Wood County gested that people not "place Fellows stressed the point Hospital in the Guild Room. The authority on others so quick- that it does not matter how in- first meeting will be held tonight. ly". telligent a person may be, they Fellows said "so much of are still susceptible to being There is no fee for the group. health depends on things we manipulated and need to be Each year, more than 28 mil- can be in control of," and extra careful of some situa- lion Americans suffer from an based much of his program on tions. anxiety disorder. this issue. "It is funny to think that the "Anxiety is a mental health He also said he hopes his smarter the person, the easier problem that can interfere with message of having a positive they are to fool," he said life and make it difficult to enjoy self-attitude will be applied to "Since they are so smart, they don't understand why things," Bruckner said. making responsible decisions when it comes to whether or someone would want to trick Typical anxiety symptoms are not to use drugs or alcohol, them." panic attacks, excessive worry- which he said are two common What does Fellows hope his audience extracted from his ing, feeling keyed up or restless, Issues that play a pivotal role obsessions or compulsions, in the everyday lives of a col- program? "I hope that students realize muscle tension, unexplained lege student. Fellows spoke of two things: First, that things heart palpitations, discomfort in "making sure choices are your may not always be as impossi- social situations, problems with own" when reflecting upon ble as you think; and secondly, concentration and sleeplessness. one's decision of whether or not to be tempted by or re- I want students to see that Anxiety disorders include sistent to the usage of drugs with patience and controlled panic disorder, which is the most and alcohol. actions, you can get through common and causes a person to He warned students about anything you may be face with experience extreme fear, agora- succumbing to peer pressure throughout life," he said. phobia, generalized anxiety dis- and told them not to be fooled Fellows concluded his pre- order, obsessive compulsive dis- or fall under the pressure of sentation by performing an order, specific phobias and social trying or doing something one escape routine made famous phobia does not agree with. by the late Harry Houdini, Many individuals suffering "Sometimes it is difficult to which required 100 feet of from anxiety disorders find that say 'no' to something when rope. Calling upon members of talking to someone with similar friends and others you trust the audience. Fellows was problems can be very helpful. may already be doing them," tightly tied and bound to a Many people feel as if they are he said chair with the rope and prom- the only ones suffering from this Fellows suggests going with ised anxious viewers he would problem. your "gut feeling". be able to escape in half the "If you are really feeling as time it took volunteers to ac- "If people are suffering from BG NIWI PkMa by D*U( Khrtnoviky if you are being pressured into tually do the tying. Did he do these disorders, I want them to Dan Woest, a six-year veteran with the Bowling Green Fire Department, and Bill Moorman, a three- something you dont want to it? Well, let's just say the au- know they have some place to year veteran, work high above doing weekly maintenance on a fire truck Tuesday. do, your body will know. Go dience was not disappointed. go," Bruckner said. The goal of the group Is to pro- vide Individuals with a place to exchange information about available therapies, medications Legislators debate spending of surplus revenue and dealing with family and friends who do not fully under- The House Finance Committee months ago. schools. stand their problems due to anxi- Budget may entail cancelled Tuesday's hearing ■Cenlral State Officials worry It now stands at $286 million, Davidson said no decision has ety. after it became clear that a sub- about their fate. Story on page according to the state budget of- yet been made on what to do with money for flood stitute budget bill would not be three. fice. The nonpartlsan Legislative the extra money. Getting support from others victims, schools ready.

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