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"An independent student voice serving Bowling Green since 1920' Katzner returns to teaching after Student housing decade of administrative work sufficient, even □ Louis Katzner returns provost of research and dean of the graduate college for over a decade L^ Faculty to teaching philosophy but will be leaving that position with upcoming after being honored by today. "I'm looking forward to Interact- has stayed on as dean and vice the Board of Trustees ing In a different way with stu- provost. He was appointed dean in enrollment uptick 1987. As a result of his commit- for years of service. dents." he said. Katzner has taught several ment to his positions, the Universi- entry level courses over the years, ty Board of Trustees honored him By RICHARD EDWARDS but he is hoping devote more of his with the rank of Trustee Professor. □ Although there is a Campus The BG News time to the discipline, he said. Katzner enjoyed his positions, "What I'm most looking forward especially working with people 10 percent increase in A University administrator has across the University. time at BGSU. and we arent wor- been honored by the Board of to is having more flexibility with student enrollment for ried about housing the students my time." Katzner said. "I can count the number of days Katzner Trustees for returning to teaching I didn't want to come in to this next fall, adequate on- for next year." after a long stay at a senior-level According to Katzner. the "I felt it was time for a change Conklin and McDonald East administrative position Is based on office." he said. campus housing is not position. But after serving 13 years as an for both me and for the Institu- and North were closed for the aca- Louis Katzner, University pro- a ridged schedule that has taken tion." he said. demic year of 1997-98, because him away from keeping up with administrator, his decision to leave a concern. fessor, is enthusiastic about was based on several different rea- Katzner has helped to develop there was no need to use them. In returning to teach the discipline of philosophy. new graduate programs over the the fall of 1998. Conklin will be the Katzner announced his plans to sons, including a consideration for By ANN DIERKSHEIDE philosophy. He has served as vice new leadership. only closed residence hall. The return to teaching last year, but • See KATZNER, page three. The BG News resident halls will be very close to The 10 percent increase in the fuU In the fall of 1998, Beatty said. number of students attending the "We have agreed to let the psy- University next fall is not a worry chology department use |Conklln| when it concerns the availability of while their building is being reno- bed space in the residence halls, vated." Beatty said. "We would according to the University's need to do a significant number of Department of Student Housing renovations if we were to use Con- and Residence Programs. klin." InwHtia^BOOM!' "As our numbers stay now, we'll The use of the residence hall is not an issue to the housing depart- In Woodvllle, a kiddie parade kicks off the holiday festivi- be able to accommodate the stu- jeing planned for dents who have applied," said Bud ment, however, because it does not ties July I. In addition to that, the town will feature a craft have the money to renovate Con- ing everyone show, magic ad and .1 talent show over the weekend. Flre- Beatty. director of student hous- klin and does not need it to house Trlhf ctty'i paring scheduled for July 4 at 10 p.m. ing. students, Beatty said. For those wanting to Helen to a variety of music, Toledo The resident halls had a lot of The renovations done this sum- .annual Kroger Freedom Celebration vacant rooms and were not used to mer will be minor compared to he trWiratlon will feature a concert in Prome- their full extent this past year, other years but there will be a lot of nade I'aikby Toledo's Voodoo Ubulo at 5 p.m. and Motown Beatty said. He said the increased minor repairs. Beatty said. Martha Reeves and the Vandellaa at 7:30 p.m. number of students and Increased "We're doing a lot of things and TWrrtn event-. Saturday begin at 3 p.m. at Promenade number of vacancies concerned we hope students will like them !th« Park with the Robinson JtaaVir High School Choir a.id ron- many people about the availability i celebration. and notice them," Beatty said. MBpn Ground at 4:30 p.m. A parade of bed space for next year. activities bdng ..if.fered throug For Instance, the bathrooms in and uve-«lory high bal- "We'll have more students on MacDonald East were completely ons will begin at 7 p.m. at the corner of Jefferson and Sum- campus than we are used to. but Ten mit Stieata, Jamie Kan. Toledo native and east member ol we'll be fine," Beatty said. This comes to town on The circus is "MASH", win aerve as the grand marshal!. Fireworks will hasn't been an issue for a long • See HOUSING, page three. I by the Breakfast Kiwanis Club ai ^^"inopln. on July^^^^r^ ^^"a^"^ the Wood CounL^sirgrounds. , The Park Tyme Players will pre- it the musi- ^TTCnarlle Brown^rl^ ■ *-* II with it to go. leach night at 7 p.m. in the City t* Enrichment program rHall. Admission is li^^fl e. Pernbervllle will celebrate the •The city oj Bowling Green i Amrrtrnn Let-ton* Pc*a Lit. . Join groups from t'ltivdand. Detroit and sponsoring its' annual gives lessons in life Washington D.C. The event runs Friday. Saturday and Sun- □ The University's Pre- integrated science. day on the Legion Hall grounds under two large tents. "fireworks show at dusk. They Classes start at 8 a.m. and end Karen Williams. Legion Hall manager, said the event will will be visible from the BGSU College Enrichment at 5 p.m. Each class is about two take place, rain or shine. She said the festival will feature Program prepares high hours long. German-American food prepared by the Pernbervllle Lions football field area. In order for a high school stu- Club and, of course, beer. Admission is $5. school students for col- dent to be eligible for the program they must have a 2.5 cumulative lege and brings multi- GPA and be a rising junior or culturalism to the cam- senior in a college preparatory school. pus. Rivera said that while attending Entertainment abounds in summertime BG the program the students may go By IRENE SHARON SCOTT home every other weekend. Howev- Heritage Green Inn assistant living community The BG News er, on opposite weekends they are Q Both the University and the carnival on July 11 on Klotz road. This, event Student Life required to stay on campus. He Bowling Green community have will benefit the elderly residents of the commu- Increasing diversity and prepar- ing high school students for college said during this time they go on packed the summer with fun UAO will also be sponsoring a day trip to nity. educational field trips, which Joan Gordon, executive director of the is something the University hopes Ann Arbor. Mich, on Jury 18. a trip to Cleveland to achieve through the Pre-College include art museums and WNBA things to do. on July 28, and a trip to Cedar Point on August Chamber of Commerce said there will be food, games. games, and pony rides. Enrichment Program (PEP). 2. There will also be an AIDS/Sex Education PEP was started in 1988 by Pro- According to Rivera, at the con- By BRANDI BARHITE speaker from David's House on July 15 The city park and First Federal Bank will fessor Jack Taylor, former director clusion of the program each partic- The BG News addressing the University. also be sponsoring the Dixie Ryders on July of the Multicultural Affairs Office, ipant is recognized for their indi- "We are trying to develop the community 12. the Variety Pack on July 19 and the In conjunction with former Univer- vidual efforts and talents. In addi- Just when summer seems like it is sizzling with our summer programs. We want to be dif- Deutscheister Band on July 26 at the city park. sity President Paul Olscamp. The tion, each receives admission to down, the University and the community put ferent than usual," Halre said. The city park also holds lunches in the park goal of the program is to expose the University as well as being the shine back into sunshine, and summer Kevin O'Keefe. UAO summer program coor- every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. academically talented black and qualified for scholarships. once again begins to heat up. dinator said the summer programs are trying to Food Is available from local restaurants and Hispanic high school juniors and In the past five years, this pro- The University and the community have var- target people who did not go home for the sum- local entertainment is provided. On July 10 seniors to college life academically gram has been successful in ious activities and plans for students and com- mer and Interested community members. He SamB's and the Melody Masters will be at the and socially. enrolling eight to twelve students munity members, and the months of July and each year. In addition, the influ- said they try to plan quick and fun activities to City Park. The program encourages the August are Jam-packed with fun in the sun. ence of the hired Instructors and do after class. Anyone Interested can sign up In Brian Kahl. city park recreation administra- participants to attend the Universi- the program assistants plays a On campus there is a variety of activities for 330 Student Union. tion director, said Bowling Green Parks and ty as college students. This six those who are looking for some entertainment Recreation summer programs are popular week summer program allows par- crucial role in making the program in the evening. Jennifer Halre. University Activ- The University Recreation Center will also be a success. Rivera said. He said offering various activities for students who need because they are well-run and reasonably ticipants to live on campus and ities Organizations' IUAO) summer program priced. attend various classes. they are role models and advisors coordinator said UAO has the potential to to cool down or shape up. Krista Gostel. recre- to the students. ation employee said the recreation center offers The city park also sponsors arts and crafts, Today, Marcos Rivera, assistant entertain anyone. director of Multicultural and Acad- According to Danielle Barkley. step and sunk aerobics, and wet workout. She softball. lawn bowling, nature programs and senior education major, she chose "Our activities can appeal to anybody on swimming lessons. Kahl said swimming is one emic Initiatives, oversees the Pre- campus. They can appeal to children, adults said she recommends any of the aerobics class- to be in the program to help the of the most popular activities the park offers for College Enrichment Program. and students. Anybody." said Halre. es, especially the sunk aerobics, which Involves participants. working to upbeat music in an aquatic area. young children. He said open swimming Is This summer. 19 high school UAO has a movie night every Wednesday students from different parts of "1 wanted to make a difference The University Continuing Education Pro- available Monday through Friday 1:30 p.m. in these teens' lives through being night at 8 p.m. in 111 Olscamp. They also until 5:15 p.m. On the weekends open swims Ohio have come to the University sponsor "Monday's Musicians" with free popsi- gram Is also offering fun activities for all ages. a role model for them." she said. are 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. " ^ to take advantage of this program. cles 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Union Some of their feature programs are horseback For six weeks, they will be taking Rob Clark, graduate student Bowling Green is also getting prepared for Mall. riding lessons in Sanderson Stablrs in Cygnet. classes in five areas: philosophy and program assistant, said the UAO also will be sponsoring a trip to Geauga Ohio. 15 miles south of Bowling Green. the annual Wood County Fair Aug. 4-10 and and culture, literature and compo- program was beneficial to the Uni- Lake Amusement Park/Sea World. The trip Is There is also a black and white photography the National Tractor Pull Aug. 21-23. Feature sition, mathematics (algebra and versity. 835. which Includes transportation and admis- class offered every Thursday from 6 p.m. until events will be a Toyota Auto Thrill Show and calculus), computer science and "PEP is a positive step to sion. 8 p.m. Anyone interested can call 372-8181. performers Aaron Tippin and Myla Mason will increase diversity on campus." Kicking off the community activities, is the be in concert Aug. 7. 1 1 page two The BG News Wednesday, July 1, 1998
Opinion Editor Jim Good n OPINION 372-2604 The BG News Connors and McKenroe class acts
Many of todays extremely high- at his racket while straightening up once. salaried athletes are pigs. They are the strings. When behind in points, they pretentious, greedy and self-cen- I recall many times where Con- fought like the Hatfields and the tered oafs. And those are their nors, when a call was disputed by McKoys. Connors was obviously good qualities. But last week, I had his opponent, would run to the the better player on that day and the honor of watching two aging other side of the court and erase McKenroe could have easily given warriors, who don't fit that mold, the ball mark with his foot. He in. But he didn't. When done, they do battle on the tennis court — would also grab his crotch, raise shook hands and complimented Jimmy Connors and John McKen- his arms to the heavens and let each other. roe. loose victory shrieks when impor- In a recent Interview. Connors I'm not a big tennis fan but tant points were won. This was his respectfully said of McKenroe, "no watching those two brought back way of getting himself and the matter what happens, what the fond childhood memories. It crowd psyched. score or Me situation or what Is It worked. going on around" he "would die. reminded me of what life was like he was 20 years old. The only sign "An independent student voice serving McKenroe was another charac- kill, whatever It would take to try before absurd salaries came into of aging on 39-year-old-McKenroe play. While growing up in the 70s ter. Who can forget that young kid and win that tennis match." was obvious gray hair. The small Bowling Green since 1920" (gasp! I'm that old?). ! used to with the Afro and thick headband? Today's spoiled athletes would watch a brand of athletics that paychecks these men would I'd watch whenever he played in never try that hard if the money may never be equaled. These play- receive didn't matter one bit. They hope of witnessing one of his wasn't there. They don't have the 210 West Hall ers had charisma and talent. just wanted to beat each other. famous temper tantrums. He'd do desire or the drive. It's a shame Jimmy Connors. BJorn Borg. And boy did they play. They It every time. today's youth missed out on those Bowling Green State University John McKenroe. Vitas Gerulitas. brought not only their superior Shouting at the officials. Yelling athletes. Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 Roscoe Tanner. Peter Flemming. skills but also their personalities. at linesmen. Cursing out fans. I'm sure Connors and McKen- Hie (Nasty) Nastase. Boring Pete Sampras and Andre Throwing his racket. Kicking the roe will play each other until they Phone: (419) 372-2601 Those guys had balls. And 1 Agassi should take lessons from scoreboard. Pouting. are no longer able to lift a racket. don't mean the fuzzy, yellow kind. these guys. Then again. Agassi I admit that was Immature and Whether it's in front of large E-mail: [email protected] They played with passion and bagged Brooke Shields, so he's childish. But. I've changed my crowds or In someone's backyard, reckless abandon. I'll never forget definitely doing something right. opinion of him. that sort of fortitude will continue. those matches, complete with Connors was a master show- I now admire these guys and I'll That's what Its all about, folks. People on the Street tense tie-breakers, temper man. He worked the crowd like tell you why. They play the game What does the Fourth of July mean to you? tantrums and nail-biting sets. Rodney Dangerfield. making wise- with passion and emotion. They Jim Good is the Opinion Editor Last week, on the Senior Tennis cracks and putting people down. never give up. It's not for the for the Summer New*. He can be Tour. Connors and McKenroe met He roamed the court like a page money but to be the best they can reached at in the finals. I also saw Borg In the from the Sunday comics — you possibly be. [email protected] semis, still the complete gentle- know you will laugh at something. They pull out all the stops. At man. They used to say he had ice He also was a master at playing one point during their match. water in his veins because he head-games. The wily veteran McKenroe logged in a 10-minute never got mad or argued a call. His knows his stuff. When he needs a tirade, berating the officials and veins still carry that. rest, he'll walk over and gab with a screaming that he if he loses, fine, Connors, almost 46. was in pretty thing in the front row. Or. but he wanted to lose fair and unbelievable shape and looked like he'll stand there intensely gazing square. Neither player ever gave
To me. it's a Celebrating our Family, friends Mary Beth Murtha reminder of every- country. but and fireworks. Summer Smiles thing that is good remembering how It's pretty simple. about America. we got It. senior, graduate student, graduate student, Erin Hobe Ray Mannlla Mark Burnette
Being with your In my opinion, it's friends and par- the most signifi- tylng. Just being gant because it's with people you how our country know. started. junior, graduate student, Jennifer Keln O'Keefe McCamtey Letters to the Editor policy The BG News encourages readers' input to discuss topics of Interest in the BGMJ community If you would like to have something printed in The BG News we offer you two formats. ■ Letters to the Editor. Letters are to be less than 500 words (less than two typed, double spaced pages). ■ Guest Columns. Longer pieces (between 800-900 words) can be submit ted as Guest < olumns. Guest columns will be subject to space limitations and considered based on topic relevance and quality. Please in< lude your address, major, academic class and phone number (phone numbers are for verification only and will not be published). If you are not a BGSU student, please provide your position and affiliation with the I 'niversity or community. 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Sarah and I began planning Study time Just starts beginning at Every person hired to teach 2 a.m. for many students, yet Editor a summer daytrip to Hazleton to would have a recorded lecture on DARLA WARNOCK KIM WILFONG see what we're told is the world's- file and students could simply many facilities such as Pattee are Graphics Editor Copy Chief largest Wal-Mart. press a button and hear him or her not available for them. The people I got excited Just thinking about speak. This Is a great way to avoid at the HUB eateries got a hint and It — there's Just so much to love JIM GOOD ending up with one of those teach- decided to have late-night hours, TINA BELL about Wal-Mart. And then a great ing assistants who can't speak or but that's Just a step — college idea popped into my head. Work- Opinion Editor Photo Editor comprehend the English language. students require 24-hour facilities. ing at the Collegian. I am used to 4. PLENTY OF PARKING hearing people constantly com- 6. NO-HASSLE RETURNS JON DUNLAP SCOTT FAUBER This has to be the University's plain about bad experiences No. 1 problem. Wal-Mart exists Enough with this 16-credlt late- Copy Editor Photographer they've had with the University. Incorporated into all University only because of the customer. And drop policy. At Wal-Mart, the cus- Reporters I. HIRE WAL-MART TO OPER- Jobs. students are the customers at tomer is guaranteed to always be Brian Buschor Richard Edwards ATE THE UNIVERSITY Penn State. satisfied. It was a simple founda- I'm completely serious. Think Wal-Mart employees meet Jonna Schall Ann Dierksheide together and do company cheers, At Wal-Mart, employees park at tion on which the company was about it, Wal-Mart Is one of the the distant edges of the parking Jenny Gerken Eric Kuebler most successful companies out sing company songs and perform built, and one that Penn State other activities to show their Wal- lots so their customers have plen- Brandi Barhite there. And we all know the Univer- ty of convenient, free parking near should adopt. Just think about sity loves contracts with giant cor- Mart pride. That's why there's the store. But look at the Universi- how much money you pay the Uni- porations, so why not take out the smiling, polite employees always versity ... am I the only one out fr ready to help us. ty- Copyright @ 1998, The BG News, Bowling Green, Ohio. Reprinting Old Main clock and replace It with Its employees get the great there who thinks he deserves a of any material from this publication without the permission of Many University employees def- The BG News is strictly prohibited. one of those happy, yellow smiley parking spots right in the center of refund for learning nothing in initely need this lesson about Penn faces? campus while the students are EngUsh 15? The BG News is an Independent publication founded In 1920 and State spirit and positive and polite Is published daily during the academic year and weekly during the Just think about how Wal-Mart forced to park in practically anoth- summer semester. could use Its experience and attitudes. Those who have ever er ZIP code. If Wal-Mart ran this knowledge to change Penn State had to deal with the parking office place, the students would be park- Opinions expressed in columns and letters to the editor are not know exactly what I mean. necessarily those of the student body, faculty, I inlverstty adminis- for the better. ing in Eisenhower Parking Deck Mark Parfltt is a student at tration or The BG News. Unsigned editorials are the opinion of th* 2. SPIRIT EVERYWHERE 3. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY and the employees would be the Pennsylvania State University. He Spring 1998 BG News staff. We need some pleasant, cheer- In Wal-Mart's electronics ones riding the Loop In from Park- writes for the Dally CoUegkm. The BG News encourages Its readers to notify the paper of any ful people to greet us and pass out department, customers can scan ing Lot 83N. errors in stones or photograph descriptions. Nittany Lion stickers at the Uni- any compact disc brto amazing lit- 5. CONVENIENCE Decisions made by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board are versity Gates, not some members tle machines that play selected Any time of the day or night, final of a marijuana cult. The positive tracks so consumers can see If Wal-Mart Is open to fulfill our energy of the greeter could be they like the product before they shopping needs. Too bad we can't I
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Ghana trip tells Just readin' African way of life □ A group of Bowling open arms. "I met a lot of friends that I will Green students learn keep in touch with." he said. about another culture The communities are very tight knit and self sufficient. Some peo- while visiting Ghana, ple want to go on to school, but West Africa. many take on the family business, whether It be a carpenter, dancer or musician. By ANN DIERKSHEIDE Rebecca Green, an assistant The BC News professor in the school of art. was About 26 University students the second faculty member who and faculty traveled for 25 hours traveled with the group. She by plane to attend their classes. teaches African and non-western The University students. In art at the University. cooperation with the University of While studying In Ghana, the Toledo, traveled to Ghana. West students stayed at the Dagbe Cul- Africa to learn more about the tural Institute and Arts Center in African culture. The group left on the village of Kopeyla. The Insti- May 24 and returned June 13. tute is run operated by the Agbrll "This was the largest group family. Green said. we've ever taken." said David Har- A group of the students spent a nish. assistant professor in the col- day traveling to Elmina and Cape lege of musical arts. There were Coast while they were in Ghana. about twice as many students who Elmina and Cape Coast are two of attended this year than any other the most famous castles, or forts, year." where slaves were deported from. The program has been in exis- Green said. tence since the early 1990s but "I think It Is a really Important was Inconsistent throughout the part of history that people need to ytw ^f^SRHE* years. Harnlsh said. Each year the see." Green said. trip is alternated between Ghana. The students were also given the opportunity to attend a funeral West Africa and Bali. Indonesia. BG Newt Photo by Tin» Bell The sludents spent four hours a celebration. "It really Is a celebration day learning traditional music and Erin Niese, a sophomore University student reads a book for enjoyment during the warm weather recently. dances. In the workshops, they because of all of the music and learned four dances from a teacher dancing." Green said. who was from Ghana. There are many ethnic groups They received direct experience located In Ghana. For Instance, with a teacher." Harnlsh said. The the Asante are a group who are students get a real understanding famous for the Kente cloth. Greene Schedel Foundation directorship of how music and dance Is used in said. This African textile is very different cultures. I think they had popular in the United States and is a positive experience." noticeable because of their bright Music is very important to the colors, she said. a 'natural' move for retired prof Ghanaian culture. The music con- The students also had the opportunity to see wood carvers. □ Retired biology pro- on his international research. He sists of drumming, dancing and Is currently studying the effects of singing. Wood statues, masks and stools "/ was pleased and are very important to the culture of fessor Reg Noble helps w£* Faculty global climate change on forest "All three elements are impor- ecosystems In the Baltic nations. honored to be asked to tant to their form of music." said the people. preserve natural plant The stools are used for politi- site is a 100-year-old mansion, but Poland. Sweden and Finland. be a part of it." Allen Franklin Todd II. a graduate life in his new director- the real focus is the arboretum Noble had been involved in a student from San Jose. Calif. cal, religious and everyday rea- Reg Noble sons." Green said. ship at the Schedel and gardens. U.S./U.S.S.R. bilateral project on "Without one you can't have the The goal of the foundation is to environmental protection. In 1982, director, Schedel Foundation other and you'll never see one with- The buildings in the cities are done In many bright colors. Foundation. protect and preserve the natural Noble took over as the U.S. project out the other." plant life of the area, some of leader on forestry components. He said that many articles and Todd said he fit In easily "Everything Is much more Intense." Green said. By JENNY GERKEN which had been considered The treaty-level agreement lasted books were published on the find- because they welcomed him "with ings of the research project. His The BC News extinct. The non-profit organiza- until the breakup of the Soviet tion also contributes to other char- Union when a treaty was no longer personal favorite part of the project KATZNER Usually when people retire, they itable causes and has sponsored necessary. was the Siberian Arctic expedition. scholarships at the University. The accomplishments of the Noble said the research led to Continued from page one. last year. The provost office works stay home and take it easy. But one University professor chose to "I've been very impressed wllh project arc too numerous to men- articles which in turn led to a sym- as a team, he said, and he has the foundation's management of tion." Noble said. posium. years, and is dedicated to con- take on some very big responsibili- enjoyed working with Katzner. ties. the arboretum and gardens." Noble The project had four main areas As for the foundation. Noble tributing more to the University. "He has done some really won- Reg Noble, professor emeritus of said. "I was pleased and honored of research: the effects of air pol- said its mission Is to increase the "I was eligible for the early derful things to advance the grad- biology, was recently named exec- to be asked to be a part of It." lution on forests, environmental quality of life in the area. retirement program." he said. utive director of the Schedel Foun- Noble said since taking the Job information management, conser- The gardens are open to the "However, that thought never uate college." Richardson said. "He's been great to work with." dation. The foundation has sup- of executive director ar.d vice-pres- vation of biodiversity and the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. and crossed my mind." ident of the foundation's board of guided toufs can be arranged for Steven Ballard from the Univer- ported a 26-acre site in Elmore. effects of global climate change on Steven Richardson, associate Ohio since 1963. Included on this trustees, he has had to cut back forests. interested groups. For more infor- provost for undergraduate affairs, sity of Maine will succeed Katzner mation, call (419) 862-3182. has worked with Katzner for the in Jury. HOUSING Continued from page one. The phones will enable visitors system." Beatty said. to call In the house to open the The 5.2 percent increase in Looking For A Part-Time Job? opening in the fall. Two kitchens door so students don't have to prop tuition has affected the funds for were also Installed in MacDonald the doors and risk their safety. Improvements, according to Beat- East and Harshman Quadrangle. Beatty said. Don't Waste Your Time Working The kitchens will have stoves, Tm really big on student ty. One percent of the money will refrigerators and counters where Input." Beatty said. "Students be used for improvements for the For Minimum Wage students can cook." Beatty said. have a bigger sense of what's nec- residence halls and buildings on Over the summer the entire essary more than I do." campus. Interior of Founders Hall will be A Personal Entry Device (PED) "As a result of the I percent we RPS, Inc. Is hiring part-time package handlers painted. security system will be Installed in are now able to do a lot of the Sorority members will come Offenhauer. MacDonald. Rodgers smaller projects that we didn't to load and unload trucks. back in the fall to find the houses and Kohl are the only residence have funds for before." Beatty said. painted, newly carpeted and newly halls without the PED security sys- furnished. There will also be the tem. "I want us to work as hard as we Year-Round Position installation of new security sys- "Our goal Is to eventually run all can to Improve the physical condi- 5 Shifts To Choose From tems with security access phones. of the residence hall off of the PED tion of the buildings." $050: 3-5 Hrs., 5 Days A Week VHOUR ♦ Tuition Assistance We Paid Training Read the BG News daily !!! 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i r i page four The BG News Wednesday, July 1, 1998 Store owners stock up for Y holiday weekend o With Fourth of July weekend percentage of beer and wine sales coming, stores are planning on go up too.' Bortz said. "Beer espe- selling lots of favorite holiday cially when it's hot." foods. Bortz added the dell is always at By JENNY GERKEN full volume this time of year, and The BG News macaroni and potato salads are The burgers are on the grill, the always being restocked. Steaks, potato salad Is ready and the beer watermelon, fruit and corn also is chilling in the refrigerator. are very popular. With picnic season in full swing In addition. Bortz said over the and temperatures soaring, grocery July Fourth weekend they sell stores have a tough time keeping up with demands. Now. with Inde- twice as much ice as they do in a pendence Day this weekend, the normal weekend. stores are getting ready by stock- Pat Nowak. director of public ing items which sold well in previ- relations for Food Town, said that ous years. the stores really get busy this time Charles Valentine. Kroger co- of year. She said that the upcom- manager, said charcoal, ice and ing holiday weekend is usually the paper products such as napkins and plates are the biggest selling biggest picnic time. non-food items. Hamburger and Nowak said like most other hot dog sales keep the meat stores the deli is busy. She department busy and fried chicken explained the deli is a good place to and potato salad sell quickly from pick up everything for a picnic, the deU. Salty snacks like chips from fried chicken and deli meats and pretzels are hot items as well. to potato salad and baked beans. But the biggest seller is beer and soft drinks. Valentine said. All three stores will be open on Churchill's manager Doug Bortz the Fourth of July. Churchill's BG News Photo by Scott Fauber agreed with Valentine that alco- and Kroger's will be open regular holic and non-alcoholic drinks sell. hours while Food Town will close Eric Frei, 22, lights a firework, Tuesday. Frei is starting early on his Fourth of July celebration. "We sell a lot more pop but the early at 7 p.m. New ingredients may make AIDS cocktail easier to swallow The Associated Press taking far fewer pills than the stan- Taken early in infection, the pro- ous to the drugs. the evening. inhibitor. Both groups also got AZT dard mix. and they may help those tease inhibitor combinations keep When taking protease The two drugs have not been and 3TC, which are older, stan- Geneva—Two new drugs may who fail to respond to protease people from getting sick. When inhibitors, "you have to plan, you compared head to head. Only Sus- dard AIDS drugs. After 24 weeks, soon offer HIV-infected people the inhibitors and suffer bad side given to people whose body's are have to be organized, and you have virus levels in 69 percent of the first easy-to-take alternative to tiva has been directly compared to effects. already ravaged by the virus, they to be disciplined. There is a need standard protease inhibitor thera- Sustiva patients fell below the protease inhibitors, the landmark The two drugs are DuPont Phar- often produce dramatic turn- for simpler treatments, ones that amount detectable with standard py medicines that made AIDS a treat- maceuticals' Sustiva and Glaxo arounds. patients can adhere to better." said tests, compared with 52 percent on 'Sustiva is particularly interest able disease. Wellcome's Ziagen. Sustiva is Their biggest drawback for Dr. Schlomo Staszewski of Goethe the protease inhibitor. ing because this is the first time The results of large-scale testing known genetically as efavlrenz and many is the requirement of taking University in Frankfurt. Germany. In the study of Ziagen. doctors of these medicines were released Ziagen as abacavir. Both compa- as many as 20 pills on a precise He was involved in testing both that a protease-free regimen looks treated 173 people. Half got Ziagen Monday at the 12th World AIDS nies have asked the U.S. Food and schedule throughout the day. new drugs. comparable." said Dr. Douglas plus AZT and 3TC, while the rest Richman of the University of Cali- Conference. They showed that Drug Administrations for approval Some doctors are reluctant to pre- Patients on three-drug combi- took AZT and 3TC alone. After 16 both appear to be about as effec- to sell the drugs, based on the data scribe them to people who are not nations with Sustiva would take fornia. San Diego. weeks, virus levels fell to unde- tive as protease inhibitors, which presented at this week's meeting. motivated to take them on sched- five pills a day. one in the morning In the Sustiva study. 450 HIV- tectable levels in 75 percent on have been the key ingredient of the The drugs will be given in com- ule, because missing even a few and four in the evening. Those on a infected people were randomly Ziagen. compared with 35 percent so-called AIDS cocktail until now. bination with two older AIDS med- pills allows mutant viruses to Ziagen combination would take assigned to take either Sustiva or in the people on the two drug com- However, the new drugs require icines, like protease inhibitors. evolve that are completely impervi- three in the mornine and three in Crixivan. a standard protease bination. Ten years after fires, Yellowstone r H National Park prospers WELCOME :*^« Associated Press aster, elk sedge, lupine and other after decades of fire suppression. A plant life. In another 10 years, veg- i e drought had left it dry YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL etation may be 10 times as diverse before the storms hit. PARK. Wyo. - When YeUowstonc as it was in 1988. burned 10 years ago. the nation By then, park policy had grieved. Would the oldest national "We've had an army of scien- changed to allow lightning-caused park ever be the same? tists that have traipsed through tins to burn as long as they didn't here looking for an ecological In the hot. long summer of threaten people or structures. 1988, 10 fires blackened I million downside, so to speak. But they But instead of burning them- acres of timber, meadow, sage and haven't found it." said biologist selves out. as most naturally grassland, a tenth of the greater John Varley. who directs the Yel- occurring fires do. the fires of 1988 Yellowstone area. The biggest fire- lowstone Center for Resources. look off. ^ r\ r\ A A fighling effort in U.S. history failed 'This place was recharged," he The first lightning fires began in to stop the flames — only nature said. "It went through a rebirth mid-June and were whipped by could do that with rain and snow that will assure that Yellowstone strong wind. By mid-July, with three months later. will look much as it has in the last flames already consuming 8.600 University Smokey Bear taught that only 200 to 300 years for the next 200 acres and political pressure you can prevent forest fires. The to 300 years mounting. Yellowstone officials summer of 1988 taught that some- decided to fight any new fires. Bookstore times no one can prevent forest Summer storm clouds and the Within a week, crews were fighting (In the Student Services Building) conveniently located on campus fires. lightning they bring are as much a them all. Today, bare trees still stand like fact of life in Yellowstone as "It was horrendous to all of us burned matchsticks waiting to be tourists at Old Faithful. They come who were sitting here watching it. blown over, but Yellowstone has every year. And it was horrendous to those bounced back. Green saplings When storms swept across the people who were sitting in their USED & NEW sprout from the forest floor and lush meadows and mountains of apartments In New York watching the volcanic soil bursts forth with Yellowstone in June 1988. the the very graphic fire coverage." a heavy growth of lodgepole pine. park was choked with vegetation Varley said. 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Editor-in-Chief Sarah Bednarski WIRE WATCH 372-6966 China vital to economic arowth of Japan Shanghai. China — Answering questions from callers on a radio talk show, President Clinton said Tuesday that China has been "a force of stability" in Asia's financial crisis. He said it was vital to restore economic growth In Japan. compiled from wire reports "We cannot see growth restored in Asia unless it is restored in Japan." Clinton told a Shanghai J PIZZA businessman who was the show's Family sues Caesar's pizza over food item first caller. I> was a fast-talking, animated Erie. Pa — A 13-year-old boy says he bit into a slice of Little Cae- show with Clinton sitting at the sars pizza in January 1997 and pulled a bloody adhesive bandage microphones of a radio studio talk- Irom his mouth. ing to Chinese listeners through an Richard Waldo Jr. and his parents have sued the Erie restaurant interpreter. for more than $30,000 for mental and emotional anguish. The restaurant investigated the family's complaint last year and The questions ranged from the determined that it had no merit, said store attorney Dale Huntley. economy to education to Clinton's Only one employee was working on the date that the Waldo family morning tour of the Shanghai bought the pizza, and that employee wore no bandages and had no Library and the World Cup soccer cuts. tournament. Clinton said the The Erie County Health Department also investigated the restau- world is experiencing an explosion rant the next day and found it satisfactory. Huntley said. of information that is doubling the The family's lawsuit said that the younger Waldo underwent three store of knowledge every five years. blood tests in 1997 to determine if he had been exposed to hepatitis Clinton said students must or the HIV virus from the bloody bandage. The lawsuit said the tests seek a balance between acquiring showed the boy to be free from those viruses, but the family worried knowledge and learning to be cre- about the possible health problem for a year. ative in their thoughts "in the exploding information of the □ STRIKE world." Kroger workers reject contract On the economy. Clinton said China has played a responsible Little Rock — Union members are delaying a strike at 35 Kroger Co. role. "I believe that China has done grocery stores in Arkansas while discussing their strategy with nation- a very good Job in holding its cur- al union leaders and talking about a settlement with store officials. rency stable and trying to be a Kroger employees were continuing to work after the union asked force of stability during the South- Kroger to return to the bargaining table, said Michael Keen, president east Asian crisis," Clinton said. of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 2008. Kroger has not commented on negotiations but has said stores will A student told Clinton that he remain open if the 2.400 workers strike. had a nice figure and asked him The rejected contract called for $1.20 increase in raises over the how he kept up his energy. The next four years. Pay for part-time workers would top out at $7.75 over president replied that he plays golf three years, workers said. and works out on a stair climber Union officials said the company wanted to cut health-care and "because its quicker than run- pension benefits in a new contract. ning."
J GENERAL MOTORS When asked who would win the CM workers vote on authorization of new world cup. Clinton said. "It's hard for me to predict, but I think the strike Brazillians are pretty hard to beat." DAYTON — Workers at two General Motors Corp. brake plants He said soccer was becomming soclated PreSs pnoto whose walkout paralyzed the automaker's North American operations increasingly popular in America President Clinton shakes hands with7-year-oid Yang Ke during a sightseeing niting in Shanghai, China two years ago began voting Tuesday on whether to authorize another and that the World Cup was a great way of bringing people sary. after a morning roundtable discus- churches should cooperate with strike. sion with opinion leaders about a the government and that parents Workers voted behind closed doors at the United Auto Workers together as witnessed by the U.S. Clinton sat down at the micro- match with Iran, a longtime adver- phones of Shanghai People's Radio changing China. He was told that here worry about children getting Local 696 union hall following a meeting with union leaders. democracy is growing, that chubby on American fast-foods. CM worker Denny Medlin said he voted to authorize a strike because CM has not held up his agreement on outsourcing and health and safety issues. "We don't like to do it. It's the last thing any of us wants to do." said Medlin. of Waynesville. "But it appears it needs to be done." Always keep a shovel, 8 If the strike authorization is approved, local union leaders would be out* *AM**f <*» *•* >**!• ♦*»»*> able to seek permission from the UAW international to go on strike if rake and water nearby nivn*!! necessary to settle the issues. For: Campus Events. Lost/Founo. Meanwhile, more than 162.700 workers at CM plants across North when burning debris. America remained temporarily laid off because of strikes at two GM Personals. Help Wanted. For Sale. For Rer.t parts plants in Flint. Mich. REMEMBER, ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES. _l FIRES Residents urged to leave as Florida continues MATCH POINT to burn GLOBAL When putting out a SAX DAYTONA BEACH — Authorities urged residents in southern Volu- sia County to flee Monday, so home owners packed their vehicles with campfire, drown the fire, belongings and watched from about a mile away as black smoke rose stir it and drown it again. "Formerly Burlington Air Express' up in the air. Since Memorial Day. fires have burned about 237.000 acres— REMEMBER, ONLY YOU CAN mostly forest and scrubby swamp land—from one tip of Florida to another. The fires have destroyed 78 houses and threatened several PREVENT FOREST FIRES. subdivisions. Fires have ravaged 80.000 acres in Volusia County. The flames Ihreatened nearly 200 homes in one subdivision. Bonus Available It claiais Rood people. Details At Time Of Application
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77>e Associated Press For 12 seasons during the Larry Bird era. Boston Garden was sold out for every game as he treated fans to clutch shots and eye-open ing passes. □ GOLF OUTING In more than 12.000 games. Classified Staff golf outing rescheduled Marques Haynes of the Harlem Globetrotters and Harlem Magi- Due to bad weather on June 26. Forest Creason Golf Club will clans dazzled crowds in 106 coun- now be hosting the Classified Staff Scholarship Golf Scramble on tries with his dribbling and show- Friday. July 17. Tee times will still be between 11:30 a.m. and 2:3C manship. p.m. Entertainers of different eras. The scramble will consist of nine holes and will be played in Bird and Haynes were named to groups of four. The Classified Staff will accept a maximum of 24 basketball's Hall of Fame on Mon- foursomes for the tournament. day, along with one player. Arnie The cost per golfer is SI5. and golfers who do not sign up within Risen, and coaches Alex Hannum. a foursome will be matched up with others to complete a group. Jody Conradt and Aleksander Prizes will be awarded to winners in both the scramble and the Nikollc. Bird was elected in his first three-hole putting contest, which will take place on the practice year of eligibility, having been green during the scramble. The entry fee for the contest is S5. retired for five years. Haynes. who This year, sponsors are sought for each hole of the event. A plac- graduated from college 33 years ard will be placed at each sponsored tee box to acknowledge and before Bird, was named in the first thank the sponsor. The cost to sponsor a hole is S25. and the entire year he was nominated. amount will go directly to the scholarship endowment. Both had a knack for thrilling To inquire about the event, volunteer, or register for the scram- fans and winning games. ble, call Mcagon Shaffer at 372-8734. "I don't think there's anybody who didn't admire what he (Bird) did." said Conradt. who will begin □ NBA GOLFING her 23rd season at Texas as the Daniels traded to Spurs winningest women's coach in his- tory. "You can't love the game of A trade made on NBA draft day sent former BG All-star Antonio basketball and not love the way he Daniels from the Vancouver Grizzlies to the San Antonio Spurs. played the game with passion and The Spurs drafted St. Johns guard Felipe Lopez with the 24th intensity and success." pick in the first round of the NBA Draft, then traded his rights along He took Indiana State to the with power-forward Carl Herrera to Vancouver in exchange for 1979 NCAA finals, then led the guard Antonio Daniels. NBA into an era of unprecedented Daniels graduated from Bowling Green In 1997. He is second all- popularity and the Boston Celt us time in scoring for the Falcons. to three NBA titles in a 13-year Daniels was also the second highest draft pick ever for a MAC career filled with awards, but cut school in the MAC'S history. short by back problems. He was rookie of the year in 1980. a two-time finals MVP. Q WORLD CUP three-time regular-season MVP Sampson quits as U.S. soccer coach and 12-time All-Star. Need a steal? He had more than Steve Sampson is out as U.S. soccer coach, the victim of an 0-3 any Celtics player since the statis- flop at the World Cup. tics was first kept in 1973-74. A This was my decision, my desicion only." Sampson said early game-winning shot? Bird had Tuesday in Paris, before heading back to California. plenty of those, too. And with the Sampson, having discussed the situation with his family last Indiana Pacers, he was coach of weekend in the Brittany seaside town of Pornic. met Monday with the year last season. U.S. Soccer Federation president Alan Rothcnberg and told him he He seemed to take it all in was leaving. stride. Just as he reacted calmly to "My mind was made up when 1 met with him." Sampson said. "I his widely anticipated election. He Photo by Associated Press felt it was best I reacquainted myself with my family and allow Alan and Risen bring to 25 the number Rothenberg the freedom to select someone else that could give this of Celtics elected to basketball's Pacer's head coach Larry Bird instructs Al Harrington, Monday. national team a fresh start." shrine in Springfield. Mass. great honor." He said he hoped his share in it pllshment." his statement said. He The Pacers released a statement teammates and coaches from high This is as much a learn accom- planned a news conference for in which Bird called his election "a school. college and the pros all plishmenl as an individual at i,m today in Indianapolis. $2000 Tuition CHECK 0GT THE BG NEWS Management Inc. CLASSIFIEDS!! 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Entertainment Editor Eric Kuebler & ENTERTAINMENT 372-2603 Eddie Murphy does little for 'Dr. Dolittle' Girls against □ The animals make agree on a name for him. The dog Boys changes suggests helpfully: "A little girl the new 20th Century once called me. 'Please Mommy, sound, not lyrics Fox movie, despite not hlml'" They finally agree on Lucky (voice done by Norm Mac- □ Ferocious guitars can Eddie Murphy's humor. donald). be heard in the group's When Dolittle taked his family new album By BRIAN BUSCHOR on a weekend get away, his "gift" The BG News becomes more of a nuisance. Freak*on*ica. An owl (voice done by Jenna Elf- "Dr. Dolittle" opened this past man 11) harm a and Creel), who has By TINA BELL weekend and Eddie Murphy's usu- come to realize Dolittle's gift, asks The BG News ally funny character was outdone him to fix her wing which has a by wisecracking animals voiced stick stuck Into Its side. The gra- REM did It. Luscious Jackson from an array of famous actors. cious owl then tells all of her forest did it. anJ now Girls against Boys The movie opens with Dolittle friends about a doctor who can has done it. changing their sound (Murphy) talking to his pet dog talk to the animals and help them in their newest album. about why dogs sniff each others with their ailments. Freak'on'ica. They departed from butts. Dolittle's dad sends his dog The ailment fixing doctor is then their former, more organic sound away, and Dolittle vows never to hurled into a world of talking ani- to achieve a more ferocious sound- talk to animals again. mals. ing mixture of beat and frantic gui- The movie jumps to present day What made this movie special tar melodies. where Dolittle is now a renowned was the animals. What hasn't changed is the level of their lyrics. The words are Just human physician, living a normal It took 240 or so animals. 40 life with a wife and two daughters. as biting as ever, with the same species in all. to bring this film to vein of cynicism pulsing through A big-bucks HMO Is trying to life, but it was director Betty every song. buy Dolittle's human practice Just Thomas' job to make it look like Girls against Boys began in the as he rediscovers his childhood gift the animals were talking. Photo provided late eighties, producing the quality for talking with critters. Actual facial expressions were Dr. Dolittle tries to help a monkey overcome his alcohol problem of music that helped begin the Dolittle's first rediscovery of the required from all of the creatures. the actors voices. This was done by Although the animals In the to the animals making smart "alternative" trend. Despite the gift happens when he almost runs The trainers taught the animals to computer-aided animatronics. A movie definitely made the movie remarks, but he's never allowed to group's age. Girls against Boys has over a dog In the middle of the move themselves. Only the tiger few of the characters were created what it was. it may have also been get crazy himself. been relatively unknown. road. When he pulls off to the side and pigeons could not move their on computer. what dragged the movie down. Although most were Just voices, Now it seems like Girls against of the road the dog runs off and mouths themselves. The rats were completely com- Murphy, normally an ace come- the movie was packed with famous Boys is enjoying a healthier dose of yells "bonehead" back at Dolittle. The mouth motions were then, puter-animated from the neck up dian, had to play second to the ani- actors and in a movie like this, the spotlight. He later finds the same dog and superimposed onto the animals when they talked, and the owl had mals around him. He stands great comics need breathing room Freak'on'ica is a mixture of vio- decides to adopt him after they faces to match the expressions of a computer-generated head. around most of the movie listening and I think it was forgotten. lent guitar and fierce drums, accentuating a raspy, bitter quality of vocals. The first track. "Park Cop/robber romance sexy, unbelievable tale of crime Avenue," has a jaded feel to it. vyith The supporting cast Including lyrics like "you got the access, treat Clooney and Lopez A one-night-stand of a romance tor. She does manage to slip away, while the federal marshal), who me like I don't exist." □ Ving Rhames. Steve Zahn and gets started during a prison break but after their short ride together wants to be taken seriously as an "Park Avenue" has had the most fall short in all aspects as notorious bank robber Jack they cannot stop thinking about officer, risks her career repeatedly Albert Brooks gave entertaining performances. Rhames. playing radio play from Freak'on'ica and of their new movie Foley (George Clooney) forces Fed- each other—the film's lusty for someone she met at gunpoint. it's easy to understand why—Its eral Marshall Karen Sisco (Jennifer romance is born. Director Steven Soderbergh the robber's Jail break buddy, is loyal, smart and tough—everything lyrics being radio friendly, and eas- "Out of Sight." Lopez) into the trunk of a get away The sexy Sisco. the most promi- manages to make this movie enter- a good sidekick should be. ier to decipher than some of the car and climbs in after her. Foley's nent thing on Foley's mind, but no taining by flashing the audience album's other sones. This movie, from the producers By Richard Edwards partner drives the car to freedom good escaped felon would be com- with an ever moving story. He Other songs, sucn as "Vogue past numerous prison guards that catches the stars in still framed of "Get Shorty" does not have The BG News plete without one last scheme to Thing" have a hint of disco in the are occupied with other escapees. moments, like "Goodfellows" then sophisticated dialogue like "Pulp hit it big and live happily ever after. beat, lending to the arrogantly The model image of what a man Lust is mixed with exhaust moves them quickly form scene to Fiction" or the wit of "Get Shorty"— sophisticated quality of the lyrics. At times. Clooney and Lopez do and a women should look like car- fumes as Foley and Sisco hit it off scene. There Is an easily likable some films that could be consid- Freak'on'ica Is loaded with ries a lot of weight these days, but in their dark and cramped accom- have a chemistry that make their feel to the style of this movie. The ered akin to it. It creates a flash heavy beat tracks matched with beauty and sleek sex appeal make modations. The Marshall does not lust for one another look good, but plot is twisted around, and the feel by playing on sleek curves in the sound of dark guitar, produc- Universal Pictures' "Out of Sight" a kick, scream or bite, but Instead there are many untied ends in this story moves from present to past plot and brushes against dark ing a sound that seems a lot like cop lust robber story that only looks pretty and chats about old film. The robber seems to find and back again smoothly, conjur- humor while being undeniably eye earlier cold-wave industrial groups runs skin deep. movies and fun times with her cap- clean, fitting suits at every turn ing up a "Pulp Fiction" like quality. dazzling to look at. like Hate Department and Machines of Loving Grace. x v The one drawback to Giri power' dominant theme in Disney's Mulan' Freak'on'ica are its many vocal filters. The treated vocals sound □ Despite good anima- his knowledge), disguising herself ten Disney writers. "Mulan" seems in his battle-armor and riding off to be a product of Its times, of great, but the filters make some of -£■ tion, Disney's movie to war. So begins the plot. women's lib. and of "girl-power." the lyrics almost inlelligable. "Mulan" takes the 'girl Mulan Joins a group of boarish rather than the result of any par- For the most part. Freak'on'ica ^ men in basic-training. She's a poor ticular artistic vision. It stands as is a decent album: one that won't l^ power' theme too far. soldier at first, but after learning to a collaboration of stale, political produce embarrassment and cond- use her brains. Mulan excels to the correctness. memnation to the used CD section. * 1 a place reserved for older copies of 0 top of the class. On the battlefield, That being said, there are still By SCOTT FAUBER her wit means an important victo- reasons to enjoy "Mulan." The ani- Spin Doctors and Celine Dion. ;i* The BG News ry for her regiment. mation is stunning, the colors As far as mood music goes, it HhV-ST^l isn't Barry White, but it is more Disney's latest animated fea- It's a running focus of the film: crisp, and every detail carefully that while her fellow, male soldiers placed. No review would be com- lhan adequate In the energy ture. "Mulan." Is both humorous department, making it an appro- and beautiful, yet, also marks an have brawn. Mulan has brains. plete without mention of the The message Is clear enough, breath-taking battle sequence in priate choice for both parties and attempt by Disney to attract an highway navigation. older, more mature audience. but frequent repetitions tend to which the Hun army spills over the water It down. Take for instance a crest of a snow-covered mountain. But this album isn't for the The results are somewhat meek of heart, rest assured this is " J* mixed, as the film walks a thin line scene near the end in which Mulan Actually, the scene looks better convinces her fellow soldiers to than real life. much harder than any Sublime between being a "serious drama album, with twice the unrequited and being a terribly cliched. 1990s dress in drag (as concubines) to Eddie Murphy, as the voice of distract Mongolian guards. Mushu (Mulan's cute, lizard side- angst. But Girls against Boys is manual on "girl-power." not to be confused with Nine Inch Based on a 5th century Chinese Unnecessary to the plot, the kick), provides another of the film's Photo provided scene works only as a sight gag. bright spots. Murphy is certainly Nails—the social commentary on legend, the film follows Mulan. a this album Is more mature than young woman whose peers and But It's supposed to reinforce a funny, his performance rivaling, if / any of the lyrics in "Closer." family shun her because she is theme: men using thelr feminine not topping. Robin Williams' wild Disney's "Mulan" opened last weekend. It is a story of a young girl's sides to overcome adversity. portrayal of the genie in Aladdin. In terms of change, it's not that both disobedient (she speaks out Girls against Boys has changed for fight to save her country, in place of her father. Disguising herself as a against her father in public) and Through Instances such as Overall. I can't recommend man, Mulan must overcome many obstacles on her journey. Along the these, the film oversimplifies gen- "Mulan." Although the film ends on better or worse, rather, Just unable to attract a husband. changed. way, she teams up with a lizard-like dragon who is sent to help her der issues, at times reducing them a spirited, uplifting note, it doesn't When the Huns Invade. Mulan's Some will like the newer sound, succeed. elderly father, who can barely walk to old, black and white notions of offer much to think about after- witty woman versus muscle-bound ward. Maybe I'm asking too much. some won't. Their risk is admirable without his cane, is summoned to if, in a time where groups like serve in the Chinese army. He's men. Aren't these the stereotypes But if Disney's looking to attract Any questions? E-mail us at: we've been trying to avoid? an older audience, it'll have to offer Prodigy enjoy popularity, it can be prepared to fight and die in honor, considered a risk at all. 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