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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. ESTABLISHED 1920 A daily independent student press serving THE BG NEWS the campus and surrounding community Wednesday July 25,2007 .„ Volume 101. Issue 159 WWWBGNEWSCOM Data loss inquiry continues Harry Potter pandemic hits America Professor says drive with Social Security numbers was stolen Another wave of the British Invasion comes By Tim Sampson Markctingand Communications Security numbers to identify It was nearly a month later tact information for all affected ashore with the latest City News Editor announced that a flash drive, students before switching over that the University announced alumni and students and set up the flash drive had gone miss- an informational phone line. book release | Page 5 used by accounting professor to the P00# system. Three weeks after announcing David Albrecht to store grade The flash drive has uoi yet ing, posting a banner on its Web During that time, the that a USB flash drive contain- information dating hack to 1992, been recovered, according to site, e-mailing the entire student University also made arrange- Voldemort ing the personal information of had gone missing. Media Relations Director Teri population and mailing letters to ments with the ID security firm stealing your roughly I .BOOcurrentand former The memory device con- Sharp. There has been no evi- all those whose information was Life Lock, to offer a year of ser- magic? University students had gone tained the names, grades and dence that information on the on the memory device. vice to the alumni whose Social missing. University officials are University ID numbers for about flash drive has been used for The reasc in t he Uni\ ersity wait- Security numbers where on the Find out how to deal still investigating the incident 1,600 students and alumni, as fraudulent purposes. ed nearly a month before inform- drive. As of press time, none of ing students was so Information the affected alumni have taken with muggle trouble and looking for ways to prevent well as Social Security num- Albrecht informed officials a similar data loss from happen- bers for 199 students from the about the missing flash drive on Technology Sen ices could deter- the University up on this offer. in your relationship ing again. class of 1992. That was the last May 30 — three weeks after real- mine what information was | Page 5 On June 27, the Department of year the University used Social izing it was gone. on the drive, Hack down con- See DATA | Page 2
Check out the BG News blog Police to up on the Web For the latest in news surveillance of on the digital world, check out what our railroad tracks columnists are saying By Megan Armcntrout online at: Reportei blogs.bgnews.com Bowling Green, like many cities Community across the country with active info online railroads, has had several acci- dents involving pedestrians Find out about local trespassing on the railroad's events and special property, faking recent fatali- ties into consideration, city offers on 6GFile.com police will increase their patrol read more about it at: of the tracks. www.bgnews.com Two men were victims of train accidents within nine days of one another and less Club sports than a mile apart in Bowling keep students Green. Timothy Gregory, 21, of 1'indlay, Ohio, was killed July 6 active and Dr. lason Sheehan, 32, of The series continues Toledo. Ohio, died luly 15. this week with women's The same train engineer who works for CSX. the company soccer and ultimate who runs the trains that travel frisbee | Page 3 through Bowling Green, was Vicktositthe involved in both cases. CSX offered the train engi- bench and neer, Matthew Brandon. 28, of await his fate Franklin, hid., accident coun- The NFL is forcing the seling and he was given paid time off. guarterback to sit According to Garrick Francis, out of training camp spokesperson for CSX, pedes- during indictment trian fatalities and accidents caused by trains happen more proceedings | Page 3 frequently than people think. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, in 2001), trespasser fatali- ties nationwide went up 12.5 percent from the year before, bringing the total to 521 deaths. In Ohio, there were 24 deaths Global youth discuss drug abuse last year an increase of 71.4 per- cent from 2005. The trains are required by By Jillian Roach African teen from the province of together they had a very common the IRA to blow their horns Reporter KwaZulu-Natal, was excited to acquire problem among each of their com- through town and at every ■ Adjusting to more tools to help her communities munities," Subreendoth said. 'The railroad crossing. The speed South African and Ohio teens worked financial growing problems. common problem they decided to limit for trains passing through together throughout last week under a "Our group, Project Citizen, came discuss and raise awareness about BowlingGreenis35mphand50 freedom common cause; teen drug abuse. to America to present a project about was drug abuse." mph outside the city limits. The South African teens came to l- Some students may suicide," Mthalanc said. "After that, we The group spent the first part of their If a train is traveling at the the United States to present a Project came here to work with the Ohio teens week getting to know one another. speed of 55 mph it takes about a 2 have a hard time Citizen Showcase In Washington D.C. to help solve some community prob- Their first meeting was at a welcoming mile for the train to completely ■ dealing with debt and Project Citizen is a program organized lems we're all facing." banquet on Tuesday night. stop, according to Francis. other issues | Page 4 by the Outer for Civic F.ducation After arriving in Ohio the group of Thursday, the parliament worked If a person or object is in Washington, D.C, that brought 12 teens—four South African, six from together to plant a garden at the Padua obstructing the path of the together hundreds of youth to pres- Bowling Green and two from Marion Center in Toledo. The group weeded I If you could pass off train, the train has no way to ent and discuss problems facing their — were given time to discuss, within and planted a variety of flowers and stop in time to avoid a collision. your student loans communities. each of their town groups, which prob- shrubs. Along with the garden, the "We have worked with to anyone who you Once Sharon Subreendoth and lems needed addressing. teens worked with local artists to con- informing the public and the choose? LornaGonsalves. co-organizers, heard Subreendoth, an assistant profes- struct a mural to be placed as the back- enforcement of the laws with of the South African students' trip they sor at the University, was surprised at drop for the garden. city authorities in the past and came up with the idea of a "Global each groups' similarities. F.loisa Vapata, an Ohio teen from it has been successful." Francis Parliament" of the South African and "The groups came up with commu- said. "It has been a long time Ohio youth. nity problems on their own, we didn't See YOUTH | Page 2 Thcmbekc Mthalanc, a South help at all, and when the groups came See TRACKS | Page 2
JESSICA YOUNG. Senior. Dietetics "My future employer. If they want me, they Loans wont disappear after death University holds worldwide horn should have to pay for everything I did to By Christy Johnson competition this past weekend get there." | Page 4 Campus News Editor "It doesn't make me feel good that my By Jillian Roach horn and a solo performance Student loans make it possible education could create a financial burden Reporter with the Temple Orchestra in for many students to attend col- Salt 1-ake City, Utah. lege and most students expect for my parents, especially if I don't get to Bowling Green State University's The competition is held every TODAY to graduate and pay them off campus lent its ears and musical other year and is widely know in — but the untimely death of two finish it out and they still have to pay." arts center to the International the horn community. Scattered T-Storms University students shows that Steve Furnas I Senior Horn Competition last weekend, Andrew Pelletier, host and vis- I High: 81. Low: 60 this may not always be the case. which brought over 50 musi- iting assistant professor at the The way that lenders handle cians from around the world to University, was a judge in the debt if a borrower dies depends with bad or no credit, is the loans, and he knew that if he its campus. previous hom competition, held TOMORROW highly on two things: if there is route in which debt will likely could not pay them back, that The musicians came to com- at the University of Oklahoma, Scattered T-Storms a co-signer for the loan, and the have to be paid back — by who- his parents would have to. pete last weekend in hopes of and thought it would be a good High: 80, Low: 63 loan specifics, which can vary ever co-signed the loan. "It doesn't make me feel good winning a prize of $500 for uni- idea if the competition was host from lender to lender. University senior Steve Fumas that my education could create versity division competitors and edbyBGSU. Having a co-signer, while said that he had to have his for the professional division a almost necessary for students parents co-sign for his student See LOANS | Page 7 prize of $5,000, a Hans Hover i See HORN | Paoe 7 4 VISITBGHEWS.C0M:NEWS.SP0RTS. UPDATES. BLOG^MULTIMEDIAANDFORUMSFORYOUREVERYDAYLIFE 2 Wednesday. July 2S. 2007 WWWgGNEWS.COM LOCAL DATA "I feel like the TRACKS BRIEFS From Page 1 criminal in all this, From Page 1 Uptown Downtown Sharp pointed out that when at first I felt files lawsuit against Ohio House Hill 104 allows since there was a train acci- the University and other state like one of the dent in Bowling Green and we city, frame gallery government agencies 45 days hopefully will be working with The Uptown Downtown bar has before having to go pub- victims." authorities within the next few taken the City of Bowling Green and lic about the loss of sensitive weeks." David Albrech' | Professor a neighboring business to court to information. The last pedestrian fatality add a patio (or smokers behind their Alhrecht refused to comment ler help professors and instruc- from a train in Bowling Green establishment on why he waited so long to tors protect information. was in November 1995. Jessica inform the University that the Albrecht complained the Mawson, 21, of Delaware, Ohio, In April. Uptown filed a suit against flash drive had gone missing University does not help fac- was struck and killed because the (ity to allow them to fence off in the first place, even though ulty cover the cost of encryp- she was "scurrying to beat the a 181-foot by 12-foot strip of land he is certain where and when tion software and suggested train," according to the police behind their bar and set up a several it was taken. thai they could create a central report filed. tables and chairs The accounting professor storage for all grade files. The last pedestrian injured The bar is being prevented from said lie was proctoringa make- Ironically, in a newslet- by train in Bowling Green was doing this by a land conveyance that up exam on May .'i for a couple ter issue in May from the ITS in September 2006. Stefan stipulates the area behind Uptown is do/en students. He left the department, Information Tiell, 19, of Fostoria, Ohio, was to remain open for public use flash drive out in the open dur- Security Analyst Thomas injured when he was walk- Ma» Rayle an attorney for Uptown, ing the test while he worked on Roberts suggested that profes- ing along the railroad tracks. sard the patio would go with the city's grading. At the end of the exam sors use encryption software Ironically, Gregory was noted mission to make the downtown area period he realized the memory on portable memory devices. on police reports as a witness JORDAN FLOWER ; MBGNEWS inviting for the public device was gone. While ITS and University's on the scene of this crime. WATCH YOUR STEP: Crossing the tracks when not at a crosswalk is considered trespass- Albrecht is positive that one General Counsel's office are Tiell was struck on East Merry ing After two fatalities this month police are increasing their patrols near Hacks in the city. The land was conveyed from ol the students taking theexam still investigating the incident Street, which is the same area the owner, and Uptown's next door stole the device, hut said lie they are not releasing any Gregory was killed. trespass and interfere with the demeanor. This affects many neighbor. Sutler's Hallmark Frame is frustrated at the University information about any admin- City police have responded operation of the train. These University students because & Art Gallery, in 2001 as part of the labeling the device lost instead istrative actions that may be to these accidents and will he types of crimes are first and of commuter parking lot four city's downtown renovation project of stolen. taken against Albrecht. watching the railroad vicinity fourth degree misdemeanors across the railroad tracks from The gallery's owner. Agnes Hillard. "I disagree that I caused the Hut Albrecht himself feels he more closely. which may result in a citation, campus, located off of Court has also been named as a defendant incident," Albrecht said. is being unfairly blamed for the In a memo to the police divi- a fine or jail time. Street. Many students choose in the case. In a press release, the situation and that his job is in sion, t,t. Brad Biller said the Lt.TonylfetrickoftheBowling to disregard the crosswalk and A trial date has yet to be set by University's Chief Information jeopardy. course of action to be taken Green Police Department said instead opt to cross wherever Wood County Court of Common Officer, Bruce Petryshak, said: "1 feel like the criminal in all against people trespassing on this type of incident is rare in is closest. Pleas Judge Reeve Kelsey "We don't believe the flash drive this, when at first 1 felt like one railroad property is issuing the city, but the recent accidents Brian Mclntyre, senior, was was stolen. It may have been of the victims," he said. a citation. Enforcing the law have caused the police to devote pulled over last fall for not misplaced, lost or destroyed, Albrecht said that as a result has the goal of raising aware- more attention to enforcing the crossing the railroad tracks at City gets new but we don't know for sure." of the investigation he has ness and educating the pub- trespasser law. the crosswalk. finance director Sharp said that unless there been denied access to all intel- lic on the dangers associated "Be aware we will be looking According to Mclntyre, a Brian Bushong is the new Finance isevidencethatthcinformation lectual property, meaning that with trespassing the railroad for trespassing and we will give sheriff gave him u wamingand has been misused Albrecht's he currently has no access to tracks. citations," Hetrick said. explained that it is the law and Director for the City of Bowling Green claims are merely speculation. any research projects or any appointed by Mayor John Quinn. Ohio law states no person Not crossing at a crosswalk is he has to use the crosswalk Albrecht said he deeply University documents or data. shall vandalize the railroad, considered a fourth degree mis- when crossing the tracks. As Finance Director he will be the regretted that the data was Sharp said that Albrecht vol- Chief Financial Officer for City opera- lost, but insisted he was not untarily surrendered his laptop tions and responsible for supervision careless. and personal computer, which "It's really remarkable to see... We brought of the Finance Department and He said he took precautions have been returned and that YOUTH Income Tax Divisron employees with the data but suggested he can access personal files From Page 1 them together but they came up with all the ways the University could bet- through the ITS department. Waite High School in Toledo ideas on their own." was happy to make new friend- ships while working with the Sharon Subreendoth I Assistant Professor South African teens. You Want it? We Got it! "I really enjoyed planting with the other teens and getting to tions by the end of their time Girl and Boy Scout organiza- Available for Rent 2007-2008 know them," Vapata said. "The together Monday. tions for dinner. 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Club sports offer something different at BGSU THEBGNEWSSUDOKU By Justin Rutl«dg* 9 large, but the number of spots The team's mission statement Reporter are so few. clearly outlines the experience its "When I made the team, members are intended to have: 7 5 4 Continuing a series from lasl became a regular starter and "We encourage students of all week, here is a look al some made friends 1 began to have a ability levels to set personal goals more of the club sports that BG good time," Temple said. and provide the opportunity for 8 2 7 1 has to offer: Throughout her time on the them to compete competitively team, Temple also believes she all while creating a nationwide BGSU Women's Soccer Club has built what she believes will networkoffriendsand colleagues 9 7 1 Who are (hey? be lifelong friendships. that will last a lifetime." President Jessica Temple, who "What it comes down to is it 5 8 9 7 2 has been with the club since How to contact them: gives people a chance to try a i . the fall of 2004, runs the BGSU lessica Temple, President new sport t hat most people aren't Women's Soccer Club. This com- jktempliwbgnet.bgsu.edu fortunate enough to experience 4 3 6 ing year will be Temple's fourth due to the high cost and the with the club. required elements necessary to BGSU Club Water Ski and Temple estimated the club has participate," Collins said. 4 ROBB PITTARD been on campus for ten years WakeboardTeam Colons believes that his team and they have competed in is the closest team on campus, FUN IN THE SUN: Miranda Reardon. the Women's Midwest Alliance Whoam they? saying that everyone is always 6. from Texarkana. Texas, catches a large 5 1 SoccerConference. The Women's Kirk Collins, the president of going out of their way to help flying disc thrown by a relative Friday at Club Soccer is active during the the organization, leads the Club one another. Collins also said Spring Lake Park in Texarkana The BG 4 2 7 fall and spring semesters. Water Ski and Wakcboard Team. that, even though he was shy Ultimate Frisbee Team makes throwing a The team competes during the and wasn't the best skier in the frisbee serious competion Whatdotheydo? fall semester and they have ski beginning, people kept talking to SUDOKO IZ96S1.8»E "BGSU Women's Club Soccer trips in the spring. him and inviting him to go places Association Championship To play: Complete the grid I 8 S £ 9 t L 6 Z allows players who wish to con- "During the year we have with them. series which is made up of sec- so that every row. column 6 t ( Z 8 I 9 S I tinue playing competitive soc- various gatherings to sled, swim "I want to continue to make tionals, regionals and nationals," and every 3x3 box contains 9 E 8» 6 S I I I cer in an intercollegiate setting.'' or play volleyball at the Rec," people feel welcome because Taylor said. the digits 1 to 9. There is no Z L 6 8 I 9 V E S Temple said, Collins said. once they get to know everyone: guessing or math involved. V S i L i I 6 9 8 According to Temple, the club The two staples of the club's they won't want to leave the WhyshouUyoucare? Just use logic to solve isn't as rigorous or demanding school year are their snow ski trip team. And the more comfortable The team has competed at 5 6 V I I £ Z 8 9 as varsity soccer but it is "signifi- in the winter and a trip they take you are with the people in the the regional level in the past. E L c 9 V 8 S I 6 cantly more serious and com- on a houseboat in the spring. boat, the easier it is to ski behind According to Taylor, there is a lot 8 9 L S Z 6 E I » petitive than intramurals." it," Collins said. of competition in their sect ion, so Whatdotheydo? making it to regionals has been a Why should you care? The club also competes in tour- How to contact them: big accomplishment. The Women's Soccer Club has naments during the fall semes- Kirk Collins, collink<«,bgnel.bgsu. "Our team's dues are much Create and solve your played competitively against ter. edu lower than other clubs as not Sudoku puzzles for FREE. such schools as Ohio State, much equipment is involved in BGSU Ultimate Frisbee Team Miami, Kent State and Toledo. Why should you care? playing Ultimate." Taylor said. This year they will be competing According to Collins, several Whoarethey? These dues are about S40 a against teams like Purdue. Ball of the team members have The Ultimate Frisbee Team has semester, which gets spread PRIZESUDOKU ,,, State, Xavier and Dayton, not been placing higher at tourna- been on BowlingCJreen'scampus out to cover team dinners to mention a double and triple- ments and garnering national for about seven years and Amber and tournament costs — fees, header late in the season. recognition. Taylor has been involved with the hotels, gas reimbursement, jer- "We are gradually placing team for three years and is now seys and discs. What's it Ske? higher at tournaments, getting the secretary. According to Taylor Dixon hangs around, takes According to Temple, the first our name known and recruiting the team is open to everyone. WhatskOte? tryouts can be nerve-wracking, great talent," Collins said. "Our team is relatively new, but Taylor describes her first year over at end of Honda 200 due to the club's popularity. The Tin not sure exactly how long it's with the team as a great experi- amount of girls that come are so Whatsitlike? been a club." Taylor said. ence, saying that the returning By Rutty Mill.r Dixon said with a wide grin, players were both helpful and The Associated Press thinking ahead to his party. Whatdotheydo? encouraging. Dixon's win tightened the The Ultimate Frisbee Team is "The team members made LBXINGTON, Ohio — The race in the drivers' points active in both the fall and spring sure all of the new players got way things are going for Scott standings. Trailing Dario semesters. According to Taylor, to play, no matter how inexperi- Dixon. it surely wasn't a sur- Franchitti. who finished sec- fall semester is more laid back. enced," Taylor said. prise that he avoided a first-lap ond, by 65 points before (he "It's a good time for people to The welcoming nature of the accident Sunday and went on streak began, Dixon is behind get experience at practice and returning players and the fact to win the Honda Indy200. by 21 with live races left. tournaments," Taylor said. that there are no cuts takes pres- After all, Dixon is on a roll Dixon. sixth in qualifying, The spring semester is when sure off of incoming players. The and it was his 27th birthday. took the lead for good on lap the team becomes more compet- returning players also made sure Dixon escaped the mishap 77 of the 85-lap race when itive and serious. That's the time the new players were included in in front of him that put a crimp Franchitti look a delayed pit of year their practices become the outdoor practices. in Danica Patrick's hopes and stop. Dixon was never threat- more intense and they start con- "While the club members are hung near the leaders before ened to the finish: taking his ditioning. The team practicesand predominantly male, we encour- moving in front late to pick ninth IndyC.ar Series win. SIlVWZOUIfRDO AP PHOTO travels mainly to tournaments in age females to play as well," up his third straight Indy Car Alter wins at Wat kins < ilen and ON THE WATER: Reqina Jaquess competes in the water skiing women's slalom competi- Ohio. According to Taylor, they Taylor said. Series victory. Nashville the past two week- tion at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro. Monday The BG Club Water Ski and also venture into Indiana, Illinois Not everything was perfect, ends, he tied the series mark Wakeboard Team provides BG students the opportunity to take part m ski competions that and Pennsylvania, How to contact them: mind you. for consecutive victories set by often take a backseat to more popular sports on campus "The Spring semester ends Amber Taylor, ambertC^bgnet. "It's a pity it's Sunday and Kenny Brack (19981 and tied by with the College Ultimate Players bgsu.edu everything closes at midnight. Dan VVheldon (20051.
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from the number of "sex on Q: Do you think the the school bus" stories I have BG eXperience should heard in recent years, those continue? rates aren't declining. KAMPIRE BANANA What should be a personal COLUMNIST question has become a politi- cal, partisan one. What should you tell your teen about sex? t As someone who is closer to All over the world, adults are rediscovering what it is like being a teen than having one, I to be a kid as they dive into do think that teenagers should Yes: 30% the final 1 larry Potter book. It be encouraged to wait before seems however, that it is easier they engage in sexual activ- to revert to believing in magic ity. At the same time, sending than it is to remember what it's teenagers out into a world like to be a homy teenager. where sex is used to sell every- No: 39% last week a new study thing without correct informa- revealed that US teenagers are tion about sex is just irrespon- waiting longer to have sex and sible. If teenagers don't get more of those who are having accurate information about sex sex are using condoms. The from their parents and school, Don't care: 15% study also noted a decline in then they will get flawed infor- teen pregnancies. mation from their peers and Abstinence-only advocates from the porn they watch on claimed that the results are evi- the Internet. If we don't give Don't know what it MICHAEl WflGMAN ' It.!.'. dence that their brand of sex teenagers reliable information education actually works. They about sex, then they will trust is: 13% will have to shout to be heard their hormones. over the abstinence-only death A popular abstinence-only knell. It began its toll a few teaching tool goes something College is tough enough, make sure you know months ago when the most like this: Teacher repeatedly Maybe: 2% comprehensive study of absti- sticks a piece of tape against nence education to date found volunteers' arms, the floor, what you're getting into before you get here no evidence that it delays wherever. After several uses the the onset of sexual activity in tape is dirty and cannot stick Total Votes: 69 companies can take advantage Some banks in your city, teens. This year 11 state health properly to anything. The tape of the unsawy renter. whether they tell you or hide it departments rejected absti- is supposed to symbolize a sex- The fee is kept to ensure that in the contract, may have what nence-only education. ually active teen, losing their the renter docs not trash his or is called something like overdraft In fact, the latest study does "stickiness" through repeated mm (MMCHAD PUTERBAUGH her apartment, because once it protection. This option is not not prove that abstinence sexual activity or partners. OPINION EDITOR 9 is paid it stays in the hand of the mandatory! I would suggest that education works. Sexual activ- Teaching kids to be ashamed The BG News poll is not company, charges are likely to if you have any fear at all that you ity rates began to drop in the of sex through demeaning scientific and reflects the occur. You may be in for a sur- might sometime overdraw your early 1990s, before abstinence analogies is not an antidote opinions of only those Internet lor beginning freshmen, the prise when you find out that that account (you seriously know education became the mul- to our sex-saturated media users tvho have chosen to already stressful task of choosing drop of reel wine you spilt on the yourself better than I do) that i iniillii ii i dollar industry it is either. Comparing teenagers participate. The results cannot c lasses and your future career carpet requires the company to you do not choose this option. today. In fact, the number who have sex to dirty pieces be assumed to represent the is only Anther compounded by replace all of the carpeting, or at While the system may save of teens having sex has not of tape is not a good illustra- opinions of Internet users in one's ascent into adulthood. least say they did. you the embarrassment of a changed much since 2001, tion of sexual worth, especially general, nor the public as a ["here are many challenges In lime, The BG News pub- bad check, or having your check when Bush began pouring when 46 percent of the class whole. and stresses that we never had lished a story regarding housing card denied unexpectedly, money into programs such as being taught is already sexually to face. But watching our parents deposits, and it was accompa- denying the service can literally "Virginity Rules." active. Remember what it was from day to day, these problems nied by a Web poll where we saw save you hundreds of dollars in The results also do not say like to be a teenager? You were slowly but surely become our that a lot of people lost most of the long run. anything about other forms probably the kid in the back of own in what can be a very frighl- their deposits due to damages, The policies of some banks of sexual activity. Judging the class rolling their eyes. Inl time.The tragedy here is not and a high percentage lost all of include an initial overdraft fee. that people have to go through il, their deposit. and a daily fee for having nega- hut that most often they have to My advice to the reader is to tive amount in your account. go through it unprepared. check with previous renters of Thus, as soon as you overdraw, The plain and simple fact is that company to see just how you will pay a set amount, and that college students, ignorant of zealous they are with taking your each additional day that you WHAT A the real woes of financial respon deposit, l-ind people whose liv- do not put the money into your sibility, are very easy prey to those ing styles match your own, and account, you are forced to pay fNllGHTMAPe...A who would seek to make a buck, ask them about their encounters that fee again. If you have not |,00(? YE^PS Of and a lot more. with security deposits. What you been keeping track, it does not SAV THAT \MTH Therefore, I've decided to give find out may save you an extra take long for tens of dollars a day a bit of advice to anyone who H percent that you would have to turn into a few hundred, and is about to start off college for paid to the company, provided banks are not necessarily avid exactly this reason. It's rough you engage in a 12-month lease. about warning you. out there, and not many people finding out about your hous- Everyone plays this game COUUP UWfc \,ooo are going to give you a break, so ing company is one essential under the guise of personal at the very least, you can make step that someone with a lot responsibility. I applaud banks yourself a little bit prepared. of foresight will do, make sure and landlords for treating us like first of all, having your first you're one of them! adults, but the irresponsibility of -V^-CBLT- apartment can be fun, and lib- The second piece of advice is college students is reliably prof- crating, and at the very same regarding checking accounts and itable. I don't suspect this has time a bit unnerving. And pay- personal finance, look, I'm right anything to do with their busi- ing for your apartment is made there with you: keeping track of ness practices. to seem like a simple process: the money you have to pay bills A little foresight, especially you walk in with your apart- and make payments is a tough with respect to these two issues, ment chosen, you apply, fill out endeavor, especially if you're not can very easily save you a couple .t contract anil walk nut with already in practice. hundred dollars. Learn from your brand new apartment. I, of course, advise you to pay someone who's incurred the <~ However, you are asked to attention to your checkbook, wrath of greedy banks and land- pay something up front called but for people who play close lords that they can be cold and 7 ,i security deposit. Most of the to the margins like me I would unforgiving, so it's best to find time, this fee is equivalent to one suggest being wary of the fol- out before you sign a contract month's rent, and this is where lowing policy. where you stand. MQ
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Harry Potter mania has spread LONDON—Lumos! throughout the world, and lights Bicker on in stores .ill though many people gathered over the world as (he clock begins in London, Paris and New York to strike midnight, British tune for the release of the final hook While the first "British Invasion" in the series, it has not skipped happened in the IWiOs through a beat in the smaller towns of Ringo, Paul lohn, and George, Bowling Green, Findlay and now. ;i little Short ol hall a '"en Perry sburg. tun,' later, the second "British Bookstores, libraries, and Invasion" comes, this time chan- even grocery stores in the sur- nelled by a young wizard named roundingareasheld celebrations Potter, Harry Potter. from Friday night until Saturday Millions ol books sat in locked morning in honor of the 12:01 steel vaults .ill over the world, a.m. release of "Harry Potter" in some cases, protected not and the Deathly 1 lallows. iuii\ by their hulleiprooi casing, One of the busiest local places but also by armed guards them- to fulfill devoted Harry Potter selves, from which only perhaps fan'sneedswasBooks-A-Million Gringotts could have offered in Perrysburg, where both the better protection. Rumors tried front and back entrances were to leak about the hook, through overflowing with patrons. The people who claimed to receive store catered to the younger advanced copies, or hack the audience, providing an arts and computer system of the publish crafts tent for children to make er. Predictions and claims about wands and bookmarks, while who will die, whether Snape was also hosting a simple magic good or had, in will Harry make il trick table.
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By Matt Manning tion. I le's also got a cool scar, By Emily Rippe phenomenon. Seriously, what Me Said Columnist has beaten the Dark lord in She Said Columnist are the two of you going to talk a few occasions and he's the about, the weather? The time has finally come. only guy ,1 believe, who really So you have the perfect rela- After conversation dies, it's After months of wondering knows how to use a broom. tionship. The chemistry is really all going downhill from if Marry ends up dying, the Bui mosl importantly and there. He gets along wild all here. Your friends will start answers are here. With the this should woo the ladies: he your friends. The parents adore gossiping about how uncul- ■ J.K. Rowling ■ The Feeling release of the book this week- knows how to use his wand. him. He's committed. He can tured your boyfriend is. espe- ■ Grade | B • ■ Grade | C end, 1 went took a trip down- Me, 1 could never live up even finish your sentences. cially when you show up at the Harry Potter and the "Twelve Stops and Home" town to notice that every- to the great expectations But the true way to find out theater without him. As lor where in the city people are I hat my girlfriend, who is whether or not this relation- your family, if he doesn't want WHAT MATT THINKS: With a name like Deathly Hallows' reading the last installment obsessed with the books, ship will stand the test of time (0 read the Harry Potter series The Feeing, it's hard to expect innovative music of the Harry Potter series. has laid out in reasons stat- relies on one single factor is he to your little sister, then forget WHAT AMANDA THINKS: With a book with poetic ryncs or strong guitar solos Their If your not into Harry ed above. When it comes to a Harry Potter fan? leading to her at all. as anticipated as this one. it's hard not to hold album. Twelve Stops and Home" is heavily your hopes too high I ve spent the last several inspired by the soft rock of the 70s, but at Potter and never see your- the comparisons of Harry It may seem a little hack- The fact ol the matter is, that months reminding myself thai J.K Rowling is tmes lacks the catchmess or creatrveness that is self being a fan, don't worry and I. he takes the cake. He wards. If you already have if this guy is so adamant about only human And during the weel leading up to needed for great pop songs, because it is the last install- can save the world of wiz- everything you could possibly lii ing a Harry Potter— free the release. I tried to stay as far away from our "Sewn." wh
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Gutkoski, still seemed to be >ou did not take the lime to release of the book, it may give merchandising specialist, mother of three started read- "He thinks Snape's a good having a good time. find out his true feelings about you reasons to worry. Not much was prepared with supplies ing the Harry Potter series 10 guy," she laughed. "Since |age| 10, I've been Marry Potter. is creepier than a grown woman to entertain hundreds of chil- years ago when the first book Books-A-Million also held talking to friends, doing triv- Now, you might he thinking dressing up like a guy with a dren, but by 11:30 p.m., the art was released. Her favorite Harry Potter trivia, where the ia and chasing the snitch,'' that his attitude toward Harry crazy eye attached to her face. inventory ran out. character also happened to be t h ree people whoa nswered t he Gutkoski said. Potter currently has no real Another example: you two Eleven-year-old friends llermione. most questions got to be the A few minutes later, the effect on you. The two of you are at a bar — and yes this is a Mariah Alafa and Kelley Lewis "She's like me, an insuffer- first in line to buy the book. entire line of eager fans start- don't have to agree on every true story I heard — she's actu- were some of the last young art- able know-it-all." Wright said. "It was really intense," said ed chanting, "Harry! Harry! thing, right? ally reading the hook at a table ists under the tent. They talked As Wright waited patiently 17-year-old Ellen l.athrop. Harry!" A countdown began. When it conies to Harry excluding herself from all social about their favorite character, to get her hands on the last "They asked what page .1. Potter, there is no compromis- activity. llermione Granger, while they installment of Harry Potter, Dumbledoredied." 2. ing. If there is any hope for the I low about this one: instead made pet owls nut of brown she discussed her predictions Lathrop was dressed like a I. future, this is the key element of of taking a nice afternoon for paper bags. about the book. muggle. but she brought along The trivia winners ran out of its success. a romantic picnic, she would "She's my favorite because "The way the story has gone her more magical friends Harry the store holding their newest Though it's a ways off, you rather go off and play a game of when Harry isdoingsomelhing so far, at least three people Potter. Draco Malfoy, Belatrix prized possessions, receiving might have children.' How shat- Quidditch with her team called wrong, she corrects him." Alafa might die," Wright hypoth- I .estrange and a snitch. hugs from complete strangers tered will their dreams lie when Uavenclaw. Yes, this game does said. "She's really smart." esized, "Malfoy will turn over a It was a few minutes before who realized it was probably daddy refuses to read them IK. exist in some places. Meanwhile, 34-year-old new leaf, and Snape is evil." midnight and the group of going to be another hour until Rowling's magical tales? Now if you two are in debate Shelia Wright was standing in Wright felt so strongly friends had been at the book- they got their books. If fighting didn't occur about the greatest villain of all- back when the final book was time, after you say Darth V'ader released this past Saturday she responds that she has you then you should prepare your- beat by saying lord Voldemorl, ever, by the big turnout. to allow fans to earlier pur- even dressed itself up with self for World War III, or niaybe she has lost all touch with real- POTTER "People have waited a long chase their copies. a Gryffindor theme through a divorce. ity because let's he honest, "Star From Paqe 5 time for this book," Puttick said. But they needn't worry if banners, colors and stream- So do yourself a favor before Wars' has it beat. through the end haunted the "So it's not unusual to see such they did not feel like showing ers hanging from the walls any heartbreak occurs, drop the Hut nothing cuts deeper than ears of fans who tried to block a big nimout. We tend to get up in line, Puttick explained. and ceilings. muggle at the first indication of when you two are arguing and out the speculation, until that large crowds with other events Waterstone offered fans the "We hosted a party, and had distaste for I iarry Potter. she drops the "You're noth- magical moment when the as well, and with this being the opportunity to pre-order and character dress-tips from the ing but a Miidhlond." bomb on book would be their own. last and final book |in the Harry reserve books that they could hook show up to entertain you. When they start using the This past Friday, when the Potter series] it's normal more pick up whenever they had fans," Puttick said. "And we I'ottet -vocal), your time may be clock struck midnight I uiulun fans than ever would show up the time. also opened the doors to the BOOK up because you have nothing to time, the so-called witching to be here for this." "That way they don't have to store at one midnight until From Paqe 5 say after that. hour nonetheless, the long- Two of those international worry about gelling |a book]," midnight, and held a count- These are just a few examples awaited final hook in l.K. attendees that Puttick spoke Puttick said. down to the final reveal of the Riddle m boot two to watch out for if you're dat- Rowling's series, was released about were Celia Mas Agullo Ryan Zielinski, on holiday book, which we uncovered at I do. however worry dial younger newcomers ing a Potter-maniac. But if you into the greedy grasps of fans all and Christophe Gand. in Europe but from Albany. midnight." to the senes will have a hard time digesting this insist on lighting for your rela- over the world. One of the major "We got here on Friday, and N.Y., has been a fan since But despite how fans may last edition, even mote so than the "Half Blood tionship, just remember it's the bookstores in London that par- came from Madrid just for the beginning. Although he wish to acquire their book, Prince and the Order of the Phoenix" For as lasi book and there's only two ticipated in the release, was the release," Agullo said, con- did not come specifically for there's no need lo hurry for Harry grows older, so to does his audience and more movies left. Waterstone's Piccadilly, which tinuing to explain that both the Harry Potter release, he fear of books disappearing this final installment is dearly written about a 1/ Additional note: My girlfriend also happens to be the largest her and Gand only started and his family couldn't resist off the shelves. year-old. for 17-year olds. helped me out in all informa- Waterslone in all of Europe. waiting in line on Friday, but the opportunity to embark to "We've anticipated the Rowling also pushes the envelope for a boot still shelved in the ch4dren"s section of the library tion provided. ludy Puttick, a book seller at still ended up waiting many London to purchase a copy demand." Puttick said, "and by writing in several heart wrenching tragedies. Waterstone, was working the hours until they finally got during all the hype, however, rest assured we will not run e»ceeding even those of the books five and w night of the midnight release, their copy. he wasn't a midnight buyer. out," she added with a smile. Harry Potter conspiracy theonsts and those and was impressed by the "We were right in front for the "It's one of the best ones Emma, a fan of the Harry (like myself) who cling to the fa*ytale endings dedicated fans that showed doors opening,'' Gand added. Ibooksl. This and the sixth Potter books since the and immortal characters may find themselves ALBUM up, some as many as three Although she had already book," Zielinski said. release of the fourth book, disappointed m the final book and the crush From Page 5 days before the book would be gotten her book, Agullo said like Emma, he is drawn to and Richard, who in fact was iog of all of our naive hopes. However. I was released. she hadn't read too much of it the books' descriptive nature just reading the first book impressed by Rowlings spectacular resolute Sells gives hrs strongest vocal performance "It was an amazing atmo- yet, and neither had Gand. and attention to detail. at the time of interview, live and tactful ability to end this series, assuring 'Hekopler sounds like a carnival nde and the sphere here at the midnight "I've read them since the in Cambridge. England, but Blue Piccadilly" sums up the album "We want it to last as much that this will be. and has no choice but to be. ■ were in Belgium when the with predictable lyrics and not so special music opening," Puttick said. "Even time as possible," Agullo said first book," Zielinski said, "I the last book on Wednesday people started with a smile. "After waiting for like the characters and how book was released. With that said, no one can really be disap accompaniment. pointed m an author whose books have "Twelve Stops and Home." could serve best showing up loutside the store]. years to have this book, as I they develop throughout the "I was so glad they had the prompted millions of people to stay up late into as background music for a tea party. Although and by Thursday there were read it, 1 want it to last as long books." English version in Brussels," the night, throwing parties and standing m long the album gets stronger in the second hall of almost a hundred or so people as possible." But for those who were Emma said with a laugh as lines at Meijer - in between the tiki torch lighter the album if these five lads really want to make cueing up outside." Even though some fans, just dying to get the book as she held up her prized pos- fluid and the strawberry shortcake school sup- a great record they have to stray away from the And some people really like Agullo and Gand, waited soon as possible, and came session, which had a decent plies - counting down to midnight m a scene simple pop formula at some point and add a made a trek to be here, with in line at midnight to receive for the midnight release, sized dent of reading. "So far reminiscent of New Years Eve little something different into the mi«. Theres groups hailing from countries their copy, there was still a line were met with much more [the bookl is good, though Scholastic could only be fappier if they were no doubt The Feeling has talent, they just truly such as Holland, Germany, outside the store on Sunday, than a simple book sale, but I'm only Kill pages in. Hardest printing Bibles haven'l tome together yet Belgium, Spain, and more. even the store had special a social event as well. Puttick part is not having the ending
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lines and restrictions. value, then there is nothing left LOANS Rohr said the best way to see that the lenders can do to obtain From Page 1 what actions a student's lender that money, and the debt is basi- would take in the case of death cally wiped away. is to call their loan provider, or Hohr said that at that point the a financial burden for my par- contact the U.S Department of loan would be uncollectible and ents, especially if I don't get to Education. be written off as a loss. finish it out and they still have to "In most cases the loan can Rohr also said that sometimes pay," Fumas said. be discharged or forgiven," Rohr families feel obligated to pay off Managing Attorney of Student said. the debt that their deceased left Legal Services Rodney Fleming If the loan is not discharged, behind, but that they are in no explained that if a student died the procedure for collecting way obligated to do so. and they had a co-signer for the payment is based on the lender In the case that lenders are loan, it would be that co-signer's and the estate that the student left without payment, they can responsibility to pay back the left behind. An estate is any- file a claim against the estate, loan after the student died. thing a person leaves behind said lennifer Robeson, office The co-signer is saying that if after they die. manager for the Wood County "you don't pay back the loan that Fleming said that in most Probate Court. they will" Fleming said. instances, the lender would take Although these claims are Kerri Rohr. a consumer banker into account whether the bor- usually filed against people who for National City, said if there is no rower had anything in their estate have to pay back mortgages, car co-signer, the protocol depends worth money. loans or credit card debt, stu- on who the provider is for the The lender then has the right dent loans could still be targeted, student loan. to get a court ordered inventory Robeson said. There are multiple providers of the estate that a student has, "We see many many claims that lend money to students such as a car, stocks or a security filed against estates, but I have not through privatized loans, each deposit from a landlord. personally seen one filed because of which have their own guide- After the estate is empty of of student loans," Robeson said. 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By Melinda Jacobs in both the wizarding, and our Pulse Editor simple muggle world. And as 1 still have 300 some LONDON — It's midnight... pages to go in my own book, the witching hour. Everywhere without further ado, here's what swarms of witches and wizards happened duringl he beginning are parading around cities all of the release of "Marry Potter over the world, a son of informal and the Deathly Hallows" gathering if you will worldwide. Gossip about "he who should not he named" and a young wizard called Harry Potter float ► P 1 around and dangle temptingly in the air lor inviting ears.. They are all waiting to find out the fate oft his voting wizard, and as soon as the clock stirkes midnight, into the bookstores them swarm one by one. to relieve the hook I hat ends it all... "Marry Potter and the Dealthy Mallows." Mere's a look into how the night began, on the day that will he remembered
ARTS AND CRAFTS: Thtee Hairy Potter fails sliow olf the ait projects they mat I DON T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER waiting for the release o( "Hairy Potter and the Deathly Hallows" last Friday at Booksa- Think all books are the same? Think again. Here's some facts on the UK vs. Million in Perrysburg (above). the American book editions, and their unique covers.
HARRY POTTER IN AMERICA ■ Bnosl pelling md language changed to American guage to avoid confusion Only one available "children's" cover as opposed to the
HARRY POTTER IN THE UK (ADULT) ■ Same version of text as the other UK edition, just a more M nt, ihio cover for adults ■ One of the most popular versions, since it is not available in a lot of other countries as much as it is in the UK
HARRY POTTER IN THE UK (YOUTH) ■ The international book cover for English language Harry Potter books around the globe, besides the United States considered to be the kids version, as the more serious cover is the adult one
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THOUGHT YOU KNEW ENOUGH ABOUT HARRY POTTER? WRONG. CHEW ON THESE FACTS..
■ If a muggle (non-magical p' ■ It was predicted by many, and was told Guinness World Records: The Highest spotted Hogwarts. they would just see an by J.K Rowling, that the final word in the Annual Earnings for an Author, The High- old ruin with a sign "Keep out, dangerous final book of the series would be the word est One Year Sales for a Book Series, and building." scar. She evidently changed her mind, The Most Advanced Orders for a Book. ■ The four houses at Hogwarts corre- because it is not the final word in the book ■ More than 16.000 children in the U.K. spond to the four elements. Gryf findor published. and U.S. auditioned for the role of Harry is fire, Ravenclaw is air. Hufflepuff is earth ■ J.K Rowling is one of only five self- Potter. and Slytherin is water made female billionaires, and the first ■ Grades at Hogwarts are not typical ■ Harry Potter shares the same I billion-dollar author. As and B's. Passing grades are noted as birth as the author of the series J.K Rowl- ■ J.K Rowling modeled the character "Outstanding." "Exceeds Expectations" ABOVE TWO PHOTOS BY MEUNDA JACOBS I THE BGNEWS ing, and of the actor who plays him in the Hermione after herself. and "Acceptable." Non-passing grades are POTTER CALLING: Scenes from London as the city eagerly awaited the release of the movie serious. Daniel Radcliffe. July 51st. ■ The Harry Potter franchise holds three "Poor," "Dreadful" and "Troll." final Harry Potter adventure (above). Sources: AssociatedContent.com. Forbes, HarryPotterFacts.com. Salt Lake Tribune, Mirror.co.uk. TWWN.com CHRISTY JOHNSON I IHi BGNEWS
PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE: fans wait m line for the seventh Harry Potter book outside of Watetstone's bookstore in Picodilly. London (above) Close to II million copies of the book were sold in the first 24 hours after its release in the United Slates and United Kingdom last Friday.