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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 & THURSDAY, JANUARY 19,2012 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Stroh graduates its second class New location, winter graduation come with pros, cons By Tyl«r Strittmatt«r Reporter "We can always make Twitter account Tweets By Anon' sparks cyberbullying improvements, but I The University's 272nd gradua- debates across college campuses tion ceremony took place Dec. was very happy with aV,.. 16 and 17, hosting the second class to graduate in the newly how it went." finished Stroh Center. Deanna Vatan Woodhouse | Assistant ByTI.Wood.l The Stroh graduated 994 stu- Reporter dents, compared to 1,958 gradu- drew mixed reviews from those ates this past May, according to a involved. press release sent Dec. 16 by Jen Graduation can be consid- Sobolewski, communications ered a time of joy, reflection The new Twitter account 'Tweets By Anon' specialist at the University. and relief; but graduate Austin The move from Anderson Brown felt relief for a different intrigued pop culture teaching assistant Cory Arena to the Stroh Center made reason. Barker when a friend shared a link on his Twitter. the ceremony run more effi- "I was glad when the cere- ciently, said Deanna Vatan mony was over," Brown said. "I Woodhouse, executive assistant spaced out for most of it because to the Vice President of Student it was a real snooze-fest. They Affairs. Part of Woodhouse's really need to get better speak- job is to plan, manage and ers next time." execute all the commencement Woodhouse. however, said ceremonies. she thought the ceremony went Anyone can send in tweets to tweetsbyanon.com. Anderson Arena posed prob- very well. The messages are then posted to @TweetsByAnon, lems for graduation ceremo- "We can always make nies because of the building's improvements, but I was very with no attachment of the Twitter account or name size limitations, she said. happy with how it went," she of the person who submitted them. Before the Stroh Center, mul- said. "The response we have tiple buildings were needed received from family members — including Olscamp and has been very positive." the Business Administration While Brown said the Stroh Building — to house students Center was "a nice place," he before the ceremony. said he was perturbed by the "Now everyone is in one University's attempts to sell place," Woodhouse said. "It merchandise at the ceremony. makes things easier from a Brown said he thought the gift "Honestly, when I first saw the site, it surprised planning standpoint. The Stroh shop was strategically placed as me it hadn't already existed with other websites Center is also larger and has the graduates left so "they could out there, such as 'Texts From Last Night,'" Barker concession stands and more shake you down one last time restrooms to accommodate before you left." said. everyone." The ceremony in December For winter graduates, being had a different vibe than a tra- in one building for the whole ditional May graduation cere- See ANON | Page 1 ceremony also means not hav- mony, Brown said. ing to walk between buildings in inclement weather. See WINTER | Page 8 ILLUSTRATION BY BECCA ROSSMAN IMf 60 NS.WS The graduation ceremony
CAMPUS CITY Wolfe Center debuts new classrooms, technology BRIEF BRIEF By Suzanna Anderson Faculty Senate elects City council issues Copy Chief new secretary weather-related instructions The Faculty Senate elected a new sec- Municipal Administrator John Fawcett Buildings on campus start to retary at its meeting Tuesday. warned city residents about snow emergencies feel like home for some students Elizabeth Wood, a University refer- on streets at Tuesday's city council meeting. because of the amount of time ence and instruction librarian, will serve If a snow emergency is issued between 7 spent there for classes and student as secretary for the remainder of spring a.m. and 9 p.m.. residents or tenants with cars organizations. semester. parked on streets have two hours to remove The Wolfe Center opened in "I think it's fitting lor where I'm at in their car, he said December, and classes started my career because I have a more flexible If a snow emergency is issued after 9 p.m.. this semester. More than 40 are schedule, and I'm able to give back to the citizens then have until 9 a.m. to remove their currently being offered in the University now," she said. "I'm excited and car. new building. I think it'll be fun and enjoyable. I already Cars still parked on the street after the allot- On the first day of classes, junior enjoy coming to work, and this will just ted time will be issued a citation for the first ID Caudill, musical theatre and add to it." offense. Fawcett said. The second offense will psychology major, accidentally Wood will replace former secretary result in a citation and towing at the owner's went to his old home, University Terry Herman, who resigned at the begin- expense. Fawcett said. Hall, instead of his new home, the ning of this semester for personal reasons, Fawcett issued the reminder for students Wolfe Center. said John Folkins. senate chair. living off campus who may be unaware of the "This isn't my home anymore," "We're very pleased, and we think ordinance, he said. Caudill said about University Hall. [Wood] will do a great job." Folkins said. Sidewalks also must be shoveled during the Caudill has three classes in "She's been at BGSU since 1979, so she winter, Fawcett said - especially near schools, the Wolfe Center, all in the same has a lot of experience that will really help since those areas are the most cause for con- classroom — the dance studio. Faculty Senate." cern and closely monitored by the city "The classroom itself is beauti- Wood ran unopposed for the position in If an owner fails to shovel the snow from ful," he said. "But all of the mirrors the election. his or her sidewalk, a city-hired contractor will freak me out." Also at Tuesday's meeting, the sen- remove the snow for a fee of $50 an hour, he One of his classes is Advanced ate listened to presentations concerning said AMI PARK ' THE BO NEWS the University's retention initiatives and See WOLFE | Page 2 how Ohio's open records laws pertain to Visit BGNews.com for a web-exclusive HEGAN CANNON, junior, touches up a past semester project in the Wolfe Center's computer lab to academics. document on snow removal guidelines. enter an art show in Columbus. Ohio.
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reported in Conklin North. 6:38 P.M. attend Capital University in to heart. I'm not here to bash BLOTTER A juvenile was advised he is no ANON Bexley, Ohio, have spoken Tweets by Anon, because a longer welcome at any Meijer lot of the things on the web- FRI., JAN. 13 SUN., JAN. 15 store after allegedly shoplifting. From Page 1 up about the service. Some 1:52 A.M. 2:08 A.M. He will be arrested for criminal of the students who have site are quite humorous, but An alcohol violation was Criminal damage was reported trespass rf he returns. Co-creator Leonard Mack been targeted by "unsavory it still has the potential to be reported in Conklin North. in Harshman Dunbar. and a team of entrepreneurs comments," however, have a source of cyber bullying, 9:29 P.M. at Digital Xtreme Media came tried to keep a level head and which needs to stop." 2:54 A.M. 4:02 A.M. A drug violation was reported up with the idea of tweeting ignore the negative tweets. A contact link is available Littering was reported in A drug violation was reported in University Lot 12. anonymously while brain- Capital student Richie on tweetsbyanon.com and Founders in the center of Harshman storming ideas for another Myers, president of Alpha anyone can communicate Quadrangle. 10:02 P.M. business, Mack said. The Sigma Phi fraternity and trea- any concerns, Mack said. 4:06 A.M. A pizza driver was reported to group created the service this surer of the InterFraternity "We would rather focus on Alexandra R Narowitz. of be robbed within the 200 block past year; it's currently based Council, represents some of all the positive that has come Strongsville. Ohio, was cited for MON., JAN. 16 of S. Mercer Road. 4:04 A.M. in Phoenix, Chicago and the organizations that have from the site, including many underage under the influence comical tweets ... to people of alcohol in Conklin North. Jesse A Brooke, of Avon Lake. Columbus, Ohio. been directly mentioned by [\ ONLINE: Go to bgnevn.com for Her age was not provided. Ohio was dted for drug abuse/ "Tweets By Anon is giving Tweets By Anon. just letting out emotions and marijuana near East Wooster ^ the complete blotter 1st people a place to 'vent' and "People can and will take pent up stress by tweeting and South College streets. say things they might not their shots, but at the end of stuff a little too private to put 4:10 A.M. Brookes age was not provided Amber Nicole Sly. of Orwell. normally say," Mack said. the day, we are confident in on their own twitter account, Ohio, was cited for underage CORRECTION "It also provides a place for what we are doing as an orga- but feel it is something they under the influence of alcohol 413 A.M. people to read about issues nization," Myers said. "We as need to say," he said. An alcohol violation was POLICY in Conklin North. Her age was and problems other people an organization have chosen One shy student even asked not provided. reported in Harshman We want to correct all factual Anderson. errors. If you think an error has might have and realize they not to respond to anything a girl out to a homecoming SAT., JAN. 14 been made, call The BG News aren't alone and other peo- posted about us on Tweets By dance via the site, Mack said. 2:01A.M. at 419-372-6966. ple share in their problems. Anon. It only fuels the fire and Connor Thompson, a A theft of less than $500 was Tweets By Anon can be very makes the person that posted ( . 11HI.11 student who has been positive, and I believe it has it think they have success- regularly tweeted by Tweets had much more positive fully gotten to us." By Anon, said the original than negative effects." Capital student Amy concept was not for the site While the Twitter account Ferfolia said she and her to be used as a burn book. was created for people to use friend Mackenzie Kyes were Although Thompson has as a positive outlet, some peo- also mentioned on the site. "gotten bashed," he said he ple have used the site to bash They were "slammed" simply rolls with the punches fellow students across college on the website for a week and appreciates the comedy campuses, which sparked a straight, being called "every of the site. cyber bullying debate. name in the book," because "Cyber bullying is some- The creators of Tweets By of their close relationships thing to consider, but I would Anon do not promote any with a fraternity. Ferfolia said. guess the site sticks around," cyber bullying, but said "Ever since that one week, I Barker said. they are also conscious of have not been tweeted by that freedom of speech and website, and I hope to keep FOR MORE have chosen not to moder- it that way," Ferfolia said. INFORMATION ate messages other than to "Although all of those things eliminate spammers. were nasty, I have come to Visit tweetsbyanon.com Several students who realize to not take any of it
AB8IPARK I IHF&NEWS ONI.YONI.INI-: HEIDI HEES graduate assistant, instructs her Script Analysis students in the Wolfe Center 211. The new building is housing classes for the first time this semester INTERACTIVE BLOTTER PHOTO OF THE DAY "The acoustics are nice, third floor. WOLFE a major upgrade," Cooper From the Department of From Page 1 said. "It has a kind of ener- Theatre and Film and the gy that's good for creating second floor, there are win- Directing, and sometimes things." dows looking down into the (he angles caught on cam- The choral room is scene shop. f era are confusing, Caudill unfinished, Cooper said, "I call it our aquarium," Visit BGNEWS.COM to view an Check out BGNF.WS.COM on said. because a riser system will Chandler said. "Look and interactive blotter map showing Thursday for a web-exclusive photo leff Larocque, sec- be installed soon. see people working." this weekend's crime trends in the of the day on our home page. ond year Ph.D. student in Eileen Cherry Chandler, Junior Kayla Krieger, city and on campus. theatre and film, teach- associate professor in the communications major, es Theatre History and Department of Theatre and is taking Performance Literature: 1700-present. Film, teaches two classes in Studies I this semester. "First of all, we're com- the Wolfe Center: Exploring Before class, she spends ing from South Hall," he Cultural Diversity time in one of the second said about moving to the Through Performance and floor lounges by the model Wolfe Center. "A lot of us Performance Studies II. of the Wolfe Center. From are in the honeymoon Both of her classes are in the side, the blue chairs phase with the basics, like the same room, 211 Wolfe look tilted. temperature." Center. It is a long room "I like this lounge," The classroom where with tables that sit two and Krieger said. "You can see Larocque teaches. 211 are easy to move. outside and see down- Wolfe Center, has a tech- "I think it is a much nicer stairs." nology tower with touch atmosphere," Chandler Senior Natasha Burton, screen operation. said. "I enjoy just walking creative writing major and "There's a learning curve through it. I have enjoyed film minor, is taking Script with learning the towers," being here." Analysis this semester. Larocque said. "We went The Department of She said her favorite part from low tech to the space Theatre and Film's offices of the Wolfe Center is the age." are now on the same floor Eva Marie Saint Theater. Sean Cooper, assistant as most of the department's "The stage looks nice," professor in music per- classrooms. In South Hall, Burton said. "The color of formance studies, teach- the classrooms were on it is dark, and I like that. es Introduction to Opera the first two floors, with a The seats are really com- Theater. majority of offices on the fortable." ONE MONTH FREE RENT! with 12 month lease. Good through 1/31/12 BENTW00D ESTATES • 3 or 4 Bedroom Houses • Air Conditioning • Garages • Dishwashers • Microwaves • Washer and Dryer • Pet Friendly Homes *o. Available (419)352-0717 www.GreenbriarRentals.com GREENBRIAR, INC.
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Men's Club Hockey team hones its skills on ice Tuesday night
PHOTOS BY ALYSSA GANNON I THE BG NEWS
TOP RIGHT: Members of the BGSU Men's Club Hockey learn, practice then skills at the Ice Arena on Tuesday night. The team consists ot 50 players who play throughout the Midwest.
RIGHT: AJ Mitchell goes to shoot at the goal dunng practice. The team is preparing for its next game against Wright State this weekend. BOTTOM LEFT: Chns Dyer takes time out of the clubs intense practice session to play on his air guitar instead.
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How do you Hv* with Yeap, that was take an editorial to consider Even so, there are times your*etf7l the fear of speaking and offer a when it is appropriate and him. My Dad owns a challenge to everyone (myself beneficial to use words. The laundromat you included) to fight these fears fear that we are not prepared |Mfc in ourselves and encourage to speak may be taken into Brad just passed others in this battle. account critically. If we are out from the smell. There are common speak- truly not prepared in a given ing fears, such as the nerves moment, then it is in our best before a performance or pre- interest to become prepared MAXCHARNeY | IHEBGNEWS sentation, as well as the fear of for the future. confrontation. It is also relevant to recog- These fears are not new, nize that we do not need to and it is not the fears them- know everything in order to Personal appearance affects opinions selves that are the essential know something, and that problem. In fact, if you are we can acknowledge what we less! So many perceptions "In fact, I applaud those who wear their nervous about an inter- do not know as well as what of me could be made based view, for example, it may be we know when we contrib- STEJUANREED solely on what I wore the first personalities on their sleeves and aren't because you are recognizing ute. Quite simply, we need to FORUM EDITOR day of class, its importance and genuinely fight our pride and be humble Unfortunetly for us, our afraid to advertise personal interests." care how it will go. when we speak. personalities are quickly However, these fears can The fear that our attempt based on superficial, first ... Then there.are the peo- Coming to class dressed as a be conquered in the inter- will be ineffective may also be There I was, the night before glance experiences. ple who wear their average vampire after dressing nor- view as the ice is broken in critically taken into account. the semester began, search- Some people desire to clothes, but slowly incorpo- mally for the first 10 weeks conversation. During this accounting ing through my clothes to stand out on the first day of rate their personal style with shocks people. The fears cannot be con- (which is taking place in decide how I wanted the classes. They can be seen their everyday attire. This I don't recommend stirring quered by turning around a short amount of time), other students in my class to sporting things like no shoes, approach isn't all that bad up the waters this way. It got at the door and going home, we may ask if what we are remember me. large hats, skateboards and either. It's a little reserved, me a lot of weird looks and rather than meeting your determining to say is worth Should 1 put in my fangs headphones blaring their but understood. Nobody made me feel like an outcast. interviewer. the risk. and be the weird, dark kid? favorite tunes. wants to scare potential The "normal" kids saw me This is something we all If what we say is ineffective Should 1 wear my business- This approach isn't all friends and group members as a freak and the "counter- know about our fears and or produces a misunderstand- casual clothes and look like that bad. In fact, I applaud on the first day. culture" kids saw me as some about the struggles we have ing, is it possible that this can the kid who's going to get an those who wear their per- Personally, I started my sort of wannabe/poser. with them (while there are be better ironed out as we go? "A?" Or should I wear a tux, sonalities on their sleeves freshman year too conser- also some who have greater If what we say is effective and just to freak everyone out? and aren't afraid to adver- vative and then one day I SeeSTEPHAN|Page5 obstacles to overcome in these helps understanding, then it The possibilities were end- tise personal interests. wanted to express myself. instances, such as physical is beneficial. responses to these fears that It is also likely that the they are unable to control). effect will be mixed, just as While we can easily see how the audience is mixed and fears need to be conquered in its members are not likely to Service challenge Ohi■ own ose special events, like interviews all respond in the same way. and presentations, we may Are we willing to accept the find ourselves allowing them challenge? to prevail in everyday events I can recall times when teaches impact Kucinich or Kaptur of life. classmates have taken there, and it wasn't because its state congressional dis- For example, as a student, I a stand and how I have we needed something to put tricts — went to the Ohio know that it can be tempting appreciated it. Two such on our resumes. Apportionment Board, to hide in the classroom. It cases immediately come to Dr. King stood up against which according to The can be tempting to avoid all mind. In the first, a Jewish injustice of all kinds, and we Columbus Dispatch, "con- confrontation and commit- classmate spoke up during owe it to ourselves, our com- sists of the governor, secre- ment. If you reveal what you a discussion about Jewish munity and our country to tary of state, state auditor believe and who you are, then belief and the Palestine- I've done a lot of community do the same. The injustice Every 10 years after new cen- and two legislative mem- you are taking on responsibil- Israeli conflict. In the sec- service, but I've never expe- of not being able to provide sus data is released, United berssand was controlled 4-1 ity and that, quite frankly, can ond, a Pentecostal classmate rienced anything quite like food for one's family and the States congressional districts by Republicans." be scary. spoke up about speaking in the Martin Luther King Day injustice of not having shelter are redrawn by whichever The Apportionment If you do this, you become tongues and explained how of Service. or heat are problems we need political party is in power (at Board reshaped Ohio's 18 accountable, and you may this occurs in her church, I'm used to little projects to not only stand up against, the state level) at that time. U.S. congressional districts also be judged by your peers, when the topic came up in like food drives, fundraising but act against The controlling party into 16 districts, 12 of which as well as your professors. class. In both cases, these and tutoring. Some of the volunteer sites attempts to redraw the dis- were redrawn to give the I know the rationalizations individuals offered valuable 1 was not prepared for the Monday were dedicated to tricts in a way that gives their Republicans a statistical not to speak can be exten- information and perspec- grandeur and scale of the acting against these injus- party an upper hand in as advantage. sive (I have given myself a tives for the discussions. service challenge. tices, but others were geared many districts as possible. One of four new Democrat- fair amount of them, I can Recognizing others' valu- Before the service projects toward different goals. This is a process known leaning districts is a com- assure you). Perhaps two of able contributions can be started, guest speakers dis- I must admit that when as gerrymandering, and bination of districts of two the greatest ones are lack of encouraging when we are cussed with volunteers the I found out my task for the no one does it better than long-serving Democratic preparation or skill, and the nervous to offer our own. legacy of Dr. King and his day was assisting with the Republicans. Congressional colleagues, doubt that speaking will be dedication to service. The The task of redrawing See ALICIA | Page 5 effective or relevant in the opening ceremony speeches See CHRISTINA | PageS Ohio's U.S. congressio- See MATTHEW | Page 5 given situation. made it clear why we were nal districts — as well as
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bland or un-unique. I have no shame in how tation sullied by a soon-to-be be more qualified to serve the STEPHAN And just because you're I dressed because I felt as MATTHEW former colleague. public than Wurzelbacher. From Page 4 doing something different if I was being myself; how- From Page 4 The fact that Kaptur and Kaptur is the longest serv- doesn't necessarily make you ever, I do regret scaring a few Kucinich are being pitted ing female in the U.S. House So this year, I was just cool. It would be different people away. Dennis Kucinich and Mary against each other, in my of Representatives, having myself on the first day of class, if I brought a bottle of Jack Advertising your personal Kaptur. view, is a travesty. been elected to that post for complete with black tie, bright Daniel's whiskey into my first style can be effective. It can Becauseof this, Kapturand Both Kucinich and Kaptur the first time in 1982. shoelaces, button down shirt class, but it's not very logical, lead to future friendships Kucinich will face each other have been great congressio- Kucinich is in his sev- and Lil Wayne bumping from unless I'm trying to get people and even the occassional in the Democratic Primary nal representatives. enth term in office, having my headphones. to really notice me. romantic interest, but it can contest in March to see who The two have not always been elected to the House Now, I would like to address 1 have mentioned my also become disasterous will be the Democratic can- agreed on every issue, but of Representatives in 1997. the people who choose to "Vampire Thursdays" in pre- when you outcast yourself didate to continue represent- both have stood up for Ohio's Before that, he previously dress normally. Dressing nor- vious columns (I still follow too much. ing the newly redrawn, 9th struggling middle class. held several other govern- mal is not bad! through with this), but I have I leave with this advice: Be district in the U.S. Congress. Whoever gets the nod to mental posts, including Ohio I cannot tell you how modified my outfits to be yourself, whether that means I iowever, northern Ohio's run on the Democratic ticket State Senator and Mayor of many times I hear the phrase more stranger-friendly. I've dressing in an unorthodox The Morning Journal report- in that race may end up com- Cleveland. "be yourself," but people exchanged my bloody Oxford fashion or just being normal. ed that Kucinich and Kaptur peting against someone else Both arc excellent U.S. are stigmatized for dress- shirt for a respectable black There's no shame in being are not interested in smear- who has spent some time in representatives and regard- ing slightly conservatively, and white button down and who you are. ing each other's reputations the spotlight. less of who wins, Ohio — not having outlandish hair- my belt made of handcuffs in order to hold onto their Samuel "Joe the Plumber" and America as a whole — cuts and sleeves of tattoos. for a real belt. (As I reflect on congressional seats. Wurzelbacher, who had 15 loses, because we are being Just because you choose to these changes, I'm realizing Respond to Slephan at "I'm not running against minutes of fame during the deprived of a great public dress nicely doesn't make you how weird I looked.) [email protected] anybody, I'm running for the 2008 presidential election, servant that has been tried people of the 9th District," is seeking the Republican and true to their districts. Kaptur said, according to nomination in that contest. The Republicans in Ohio's of the people you are helping And if money was tight, The Morning Journal arti- Wurzelbacher became Statehouse have never been CHRISTINA is assurance that what you are then the community could cle, which goes on to say known after questioning accused of being fair and lev- From Page 4 doing matters. say goodbye to the lights Kucinich agrees Kaptur. then Sen. Barack Obama at elheaded, but to deny Ohio The results are instant. for good. "We're friends," Kucinich a campaign stop in I lolland, a qualified representative — removal of holiday lights The satisfaction imme- Furthermore, the men we said. "I think it's possible to Ohio, in 2008. that the citizens have voted from trees downtown, I was diate. were assisting were able to preserve a friendship ... It's After that, he was taken to return to their post many disappointed. This isn't the case when use the time we saved to do not about another candidate, along to campaign stops times over — seems anti- When we arrived at our vol- the help you are providing is other beneficial and impor- it's about what I can do to be to stump for the McCain/ democratic (and thus anti- unteer site, there were already indirect. tant work that day. Service is a a help to the people." Palin ticket. American) to me. men removing the lights with I struggled to see the imme- cycle that keeps giving. This is great news, Whether the candidate for a scissor lift and extension diate impact of my service, So I encourage you to because neither of these dis- the Democrats in that dis- hooks. It didn't seem like they but because of the wonderful volunteer. tinguished public servants trict next year is Kaptur or Respond to Matthew at needed our help. people who volunteered with The task may sound deserves to have their repu- Kucinich, they will certainly [email protected] But our help was needed. me, I soon figured it out. monotonous (and it very well The process took less time One goal of the Martin may be monotonous), but and was more efficient with Luther King Service Day is that doesn't mean you and BRAIN TEASERS us there. to reflect upon our volunteer lots of other people won't ben- But I still didn't understand experiences and the impor- efit from it. Using the grid bf IOUJ, how many uwds can you find? Each uiord must contain Hie central H and no letter why making the process more tance of them, which is some- The opportunity exists for can be used twice. The letters do not haw to be connected. Proper nouns are not allowed, however, plurals efficient mattered to anyone. thing my group's site leader, a reason, and you might even are. There is at least one nine letter word, With some volunteer ser- Adam really stressed with us. learn a thing or two about excellent 24 words. Good: 19 words, nueraoe: 14 words. vices, it's easy to understand Adam helped us under- yourself and about what vol- unteer service really means. USE TH t SPACE BELOW TO WRITE why you are doing what you stand that if volunteers didn't YOUR ANSWERS are doing. When serving help put up and take down GOOD LUCK! at soup kitchens, nursing the holiday lights, the city homes, or with youth organi- would have to pay someone Respond to Christina at zations, the instant gratitude to do it. [email protected]
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You deserve a factual look at... Do the Jews Have the Right to a State dn the Holy Land? The question It no« whether the Palestinians are an "Intnilti pe«»l»," »ut rather why Araks deny lew Ish Mstary ana Jewish mhii «• a state In Israel. The recent brouhaha about whether the Palestinians are an 'invented people" misses the point. The real question we should ask is, "Why do Palestinian Arabs repudiate 3,000 years of Jewish history in Palestine and the rights of Jews to a state in their ancestral homeland?" Can peace really be achieved if the Palestinians teach their people the lie that Jews are newcomers and Palestinians were the original inhabitants of the Holy Land? What are the facts? To prop up claims that only Arabs have valid Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas stood rights to the Holy Land, the PA and its academics before the United Nations Ccneral Assembly in have fabricated histories of Palestinians. Arabs and September, 2011 and said. "I come before you from Muslims before Biblical times. Of course this is the Holy Land, the land of Palestine, the land of impossible, since the term Palestine was coined by divine messages, ascension of the Prophet Rome in 136 C.E.—after the time of Jesus. Islam was Mohammed (peace be upon him) and the birthplace established much later in 610 C.E., and Arabs first of Jesus Christ (peace be upon him)." What's missing arrived in Israel with the Muslim invasion of 637 C.E. in Abbas's description of the Holy Land is any We witness more such distortions and outright lies mention of its Biblical founders, the Jewish people, or in a 2005 Palestinian Authority video documentary Ihe fact that Jesus was a Jew, ^_^___^^^^^^^^_ that claims the ancient, so brazen is the Palestinian jrfjg Palestinians deny virtually vanished Canaanites were effort to turn history on its " " ' TTV^'V/'r^nTT SSfc " *'"*, "\ %"£ head that Abbas's every tact Ot Jewish lite in Palestine Hebrews, and that the predecessor, Yassir Arafat, before and after Biblical times. religion preached by Moses often claimed that "Jesus was ^^^____^__^______was Islam. the first Palestinian martyr." In the face of these Indeed, rewriting the history of the land of Israel in fabrications, it's fair to ask: Are the Palestinians an order to deny Israel's right to exist is central to the invented people? The Associated Press headline Palestinian Authority's PR strategy. This rewriting responding to the question announced, "Palestinians has two dimensions: First to erase the 3,000-year invented people' is truth." But this is nothing new. history of the Jewish nation in the Holy Land; and The fact that the Palestinians are a made-up people second to invent ancient Palestinian. Muslim and has been established by all manner of historical Arab histories in the region. research and acclamation, even by Arabs themselves. The Palestinians deny virtually every fact of We know that never in history was there a Palestinian state. We also know that nearly all the Jewish life in Palestine before and after Biblical » Cake cutting and remarks at 12:30 p.m., times. Dr. Jamal Amar. a lecturer at Bir-Zeit cities in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza have Hebrew University states that in the Holy Land after "60 years names—like Bethlehem, Nazareth and Hebron—and first floor of the Student Union near the their current Arabic names are translations of these of digging . . . they've found nothing at all, not a Information Center. water jug, not a coin, not an earthen vessel . . . names. absolutely nothing of this IJewish] myth, because it is More importantly, bai . in 1937, the Arab leader a myth and a lie"—this despite the discovery of tens Auni Bey Abdul-Hadi proclaimed to the Peel » Special guests include President Mary of thousands of Hebrew coins, texts, pots, buildings Commission, "There is no such country |as Ellen Mazey, Bob and Ellen Thompson, and seals carrying Biblical references. Likewise, Palestine!. Palestine is a term the Zionists invented." despite definitive archeological findings from the Then in 1977. Zahir Muhsein, a member of the PLO Freddie and Frieda, and Sic Sic. Temple Mount in Jerusalem and exhaustive scholarly Executive Committee said in an interview that "The confirmation of two Jewish Temples, the Palestinian Palestinian people does not exist. The creation of a Ice sculpture creation beginning at Palestinian state is only a means for continuing our Authority (PA) categorically denies the existence of 11 a.m. outside the east doors of the any Temple. stniggle against the state of Israel . . . Only for What's more, the PA claims that since the Jews political and tactical reasons do we speak about the Student Union. had no history in the Land of Israel, Zionism was a existence of the Palestinian people." colonialist movement fabricated by Europeans to get To say that the Palestinians arc a fabricated Product sampling from 7-up Snapple rid of Jews. Another professor at Bir Zeit University, people, however, Is not to say that they don'l deserve Samih Hamouda, asserts that President Abbas's their own state. Rather, the problem arises when the of Toledo and AVI Foodsystems, PA invents not only their peoplehood but also a false student research proves "the Zionist movement is not 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the first floor. Jewish . . . Rather it is an imperialist colonialist history that justifies permanent jihad against the movement which sought to use the Jews ... to Jewish people and denies their rights to self- Student Union. further western colonialist plans." determination and a Jewish state in their homeland. Israel has long accepted the idea of two states for two peoples—the Palestinians and the Jews. But the Palestinian Authority refuses to embrace this solution. As Mahmoud Abbas lashed out just a few months ago, "Don't order us For additional information to recognize a Jewish state. We won't accept it." 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SPORTS Wednesday. January 18& Thwdgj January 19,2012 6 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Player of the Week Alexis Rogers was named MAC East Player of the Week for the second time this season on Monday. She had her third straight double- double againt Ohio University and is leading the team in rebounds. Dollar Days The Stroh Center is advertising "Dollar Days" for the women's basketball game on Sunday against Eastern Michigan. Tickets in sections 106-112 will be available for a dollar, along with hot dogs, pop and popcorn.
BVR0NM4CKI THiB&MWS GILLIAN HANSON i THfBGNEWS A'USTON CALHOUN dodges Akrons Nick Harney for a basket. BG lost. S5-S6. ALEXIS ROGERS goes up for a layup against Ohio's Tenishia Benson. BG won. 61-49.
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By Ryan Satkowiak Orr said multiple players could be By Michel. Wyioclci second time this season after The athletic department Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor her efforts in BG's last two wins used to cover Mavunga. announced Tuesday that "We have to crowd him, make — Ohio and Buffalo. Coming off back-to-back tough him try to be uncomfortable as They are the only two teams Against Ohio, Rogers earned the Doyt Perry Stadium's losses in Mid-American Conference best you can," he said. "It's not easy undefeated in the Mid-American her third consecutive double- play, the BG men's basketball team because he's a guy who will pass Conference. double, the longest streak of a BG scoreboard will be will try to rebound Wednesday night the ball and make other guys better, Both BG and Miami hold 14-3 player since 1998. replaced. The scoreboard against Miami in Oxford, Ohio. but in a man-to-man we have two overall records, and they will pair In the team's most recent After a strong victory in their or three guys who will guard him." up for a conference-changing win in Buffalo, Rogers added 19 will be ready to use by the points and seven rebounds in 21 conference-opening game against Even though the team fell to matchup Thursday. team's spring game. Ohio, the Falcons dropped games Kent State this past weekend, the Statistically they even out, minutes; she leads the team in to Akron and Kent State to fall to 1-2 Falcons played a strong offensive but Miami has the home court rebounds and is ranked second in the MAC. game, scoring a season-high tying advantage. in rebounding in the MAC. While the RedHawks are also 1-2 87 points. Several Falcons posted Head coach Curt Miller said Overall in the two games she SOCIAL MEDIA in conference play, they have strug- strong numbers, particularly in the he hopes there is a big crowd, shot 50 percent from the field; Facebook gled overall this season, sitting on a second half, which could help the and both teams are intense and she is currently averaging a dou- 5-10 record. Falcons get into a groove as they focused from the beginning. ble-double per MAC game with Become a fan of The BG "Both teams deserve a great 19 points and 10.8 rebounds. Despite that, Miami has one of head into the meat of their confer- News sports department the top players in the conference ence schedule. crowd," Miller said. Miami averages 70 points per in forward Julian Mavunga, who Scott Thomas had 23 points, This will be the close of the game, with their lead scorer, on Facebook. Log on to enters the game averaging 18.5 bringing his season average up to a Falcons' two-game road trip. Courtney Osborne, putting up points and 9.9 rebounds per game. team-high 12.4 points per game. He The RedHawks are too good of 18.4 each game. your account and search "He's probably one of the tough- has also proven to be efficient on an offensive team and are going Osborne recently broke the "BG News Sports" to est, if not the toughest guy in the the glass and as a distributor, aver- to make shots, and the last thing MAC scoring single game record league to defend because of his ver- aging 6.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists the Falcons want to do is send with 48 points. become a fan. satility," coach Louis Orr said. "He per game. them to the foul line, Miller said. Miller said he wants to try to plays out on the perimeter, he's a Last season against the "They're big, they can keep her off balance, give her a Twitter very good, willing passer, and in the RedHawks, Thomas averaged 12 rebound, they get great scores lot of looks and make her work for post, he's a tough cover down there. points per game in two contests. across the board," Miller said. her points. Follow us for breaking He's constantly in attack mode, Another player who had strong "We're not going to be able to "They've got great balance news and in-game constantly involved in the game." performances against Miami last hold them down like some of the but are led by arguably one of One of the key players who season was guard Jordon Crawford, teams we have." the best players in the league, updates from your An advantage that Miami Courtney Osborne," Miller said. could be potentially used to cover who is coming off one of his stron- favorite Falcon sports. Mavunga, center Cam Black, will be gest performances of the season — doesn't have, however, is Alexis Both teams have three play- a game-time decision after leaving a 10-point, 13-assist effort against Rogers. ers averaging double digits. www.twitter.com/ the Kent State game with a lower The powerhouse transfer leg injury. See MEN'S | Page 7 from Duke was named MAC See WOMEN'S | Page 7 bgnewssports Regardless if Black plays or not, East Player of the Week for the
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THE BG NEWS SUDOKU 1 7 9 2 8 Hockey looks to improve 4 8 By Matt Ny* four out of six periods in Reporter the series. 4 Then there was the The BG hockey team is past series against the starting to show signs of No. 2-ranked Buckeyes, 3 1 5 changing its culture and in which the Falcons pro- expectations. duced two shootout vic- 7 9 2 With just one win in tories. Central Collegiate Hockey With such a young Association play last sea- group of players, the team 6 8 4 son and with only one so is going through a transi- far this season, it doesn't tion, but the team's future 4 1 5 7 look like large strides are is looking bright, Bergeron being made, but the team said. is hoping to gain momen- "I truly believe in what 9 7 8 6 3 tum and confidence. I say and what I am doing Coach Bergeron's message for this program," he said. 3 7 1 9 "Just starting this process Chris Bergeron is in his out, I want to hand these SUDOKU » 6 S I Z L E 9 8 second year as the BG kids more and give them To play: Complete the grid E 9 I S 7 8 L I 6 hockey team's head coach, more wins. It will pay off. so that every row, column and with that responsibil- I want the kids to have I 8 I 9 E 6 S I 7 and every 3 x 3 box contains ity has came some hard- the feeling of putting on I E 6 L S I » 8 9 the digits 1 to 9.There is no ships. 9 V 8 I 6 E I S L that BG hockey jersey is a guessing or math involved. The team's record isn't big deal." SI/ 8 9? I 6 E Just use logic to solve where Bergeron wants it Players like Cam Wojtala M ! » 8 9 6 L I to be, but the overall team agree. 6 L 9 E I Z 8 F'S momentum is starting to They starting to believe 8 I ? 6 L S 9 t I develop. in the process and not After the holiday break, making too much out of the team went to Bemidji their record this season. Create and solve your GILLIAN HANSON ! "ffBGNFVrt State for a two-game series. "We are really starting The Falcons lost both to make strides," Wojtala Sudoku puzzles for FREE. CONNOR KUCERA BG defenseman. lights off Ohio Slate competitor Dank games, but Bergeron said said. "This was a real step Angeli as he tnes to steal the puck away The Fakons defeated the Buckeyes in back-to-back shootout wins. they played good hockey forward." PRIZESUDOKUXON
Recruiting coverage gets out of control The event was held at the ESPN SPORTS Wide World of Sports complex in BRIEF Orlando. Fla. according to a press time recruiting has become If you can't already infer million dollar investment. release from the University* website. remarkably asinine. The why attacking this young When you were choosing Cheerleaders place For the second year in the row. circus-like events regard- man — or for that mat- to come to BG, it's highly fifth at nationals the BG cheerleaders have ranked ing a regarding a recent ter, any high school senior unlikely that you devel- The BG cheerleading team among the top five teams. recruit's switch illustrate about to commit the next oped a personal relation- attended the Universal Cheerleaders They were one of 15 Division 1-A this fact very well. four years of their life to a ship with too many people Association College National schools that received a paid or a par- For those who do not fol- university — for decision (think the president, pro- Championship on Saturday. tially paid bid to the competition low college football recruit- making is incomprehensi- fessors, staff members). Think back a couple of ing, or are not in any way bly wrong, I will tell you. When these athletes are years; you are a high school fans of either Notre Dame When you were an 18-year- recruited, they develop He said it was not a sur- senior, preparing for what or LSU, 5-star high school old, were you good at mak- relationships with the WOMEN'S prise to their staff or play- will likely be the biggest quarterback Gunner Kiel, ing life-altering decisions coaches recruiting them. From Page 6 ers that they got off to such decision of your life. the top-rated prep quarter- the first time around? Adding to the madness, an explosive start. When College: where you will back by most scouting ser- Maybe some of you when coaching changes Including Osborne, Miami everyone was graduating spend the next four (or five, vices, pulled an 11th hour couldn't wait to get out of happen, just about every- also has Kirsten Olowinski, seniors, Miami was young, or six, who really knows switch. He de-commited your house, but I know that one you formed a connec- 11.8, and Maggie Boyer, and Miller said that youth anymore) years of your life from LSU just a day before there are some people at tion with is suddenly gone. 10.9, above 10 points per has turned into experience. preparing for the rest of he was set to enroll in class, this school who just weren't Just look at Cal. defensive game. "It's something that your life. switching his commitment ready to leave mom and line coach and recruiting "[Olowinski) proves that you just can't always Now, imagine you are an to play at Notre Dame. dad just yet. What makes ace Tosh Lupoi. Lupoi left she is just as good as any measure with a naked elite high school athlete, What is so remarkable someone a bad person for his position at the school post player in the league eye," Miller said. being recruited by doz- about this situation is wanting to stay in-state? yesterday, and all of a sud- and is just a double-double Even though it is early ens of schools across the the people online — for I apply this argument to den, half of California's machine," Miller said. in conference play, Miller country. What should be a all intents and purposes, Kiel because it is incred- commitments are looking BG point leaders are said he has looked ahead private decision between average people like you ibly timely and fresh in my to go elsewhere. Chrissy Steffen, Rogers, and to the championships. He you and your family all of and I — taking to message mind, but everything I just The moral of the story is Jessica Slagle — 14.9. 11.3, said everyone fights to be a sudden becomes fodder boards to blast Kiel for his said can be applied to any there is a very real chance and 10.5, respectively. seeds 1-4 because once you for every recruiting guru "waffling." high school player who has you don't know what these Miller said he picked become the number five on the Internet to spread This is the second time in earned athletic scholarship kids are going through — Miami to win it all for the seed, it's a tough road. around. Not only do you the last few months that he offers from an institution. unless you are a varsity second year in a row. You need five straight have to make the biggest changed his mind; he de- If you thought your col- athlete here. In that case, "I think coming in they wins, and while it has decision of your life, but committed from Indiana lege decision was hard, you know exactly what were clearly the most been done before, he said you have to do so with back in the fall, before set- just imagine throwing this they're going through and experienced and veteran it's not likely. hundreds of thousands of tling on LSU in December. extra caveat in there. understand what a difficult and deep and talented Currently BG sits among people, supporting many What is even more For elite high school process this is. team in the east," Miller the top four seeds. different schools, keeping remarkable is the reason football players, choos- And for the love of what- said. "I clearly believe that "It's going to be a dog tabs on what you do. he ultimately decided to go ing a college is a poten- ever heavenly deity you their chemistry has really fight and a scramble to stay No, I can't tell you what with the Irish was because tial multi-million dol- believe in, don't rag on one really improved." in that top four," Miller said. that situation is like. The his mother (reportedly) lar investment. Say what of these kids because they only people who could tell broke down before he was you want about that, but didn't choose your favor- you that are the student- about to leave for Louisiana if coached properly, there ite school, or because they the Redl lawks last sea- athletes walking among and begged him to stay is no reason Kiel should changed their mind on MEN'S son, Crawford averaged 9.5 us who have gone through closer to home. Kiel is from not be playing in the NFL where they want to spend From Page 6 points and 8.5 assists per that process. Columbus, hid., just under within the next four years. the most important years of game. The reason I write to you two hours from Notre So yes, picking the right their life. It makes you look Kent State. The game will begin at 7 about this is because big- Dame's campus. school is a potential multi- like a bitter fool. In two games against p.m. at Miami's Millett Hall.
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Wooster St. ask for Kelly Call 419-352-5882. 131 Church Street, 202 East Merry. Deliver Phone Books 424 E. Wooster.large 3BR apt, 226 East Merry, Work your own hours, Avail Fall 2012, $950/mo. f=3 Text BGSU 133 Georgia Ave - 2BR house. have insured vehicle, must be at utils included Call 419-352-5882 For more info call 419-308-2456 least ISyrsold. valid DL. No experience necessary! 4BR houses, 3 people each, 1-800-518-1333x224 2 car garage, W/D. AC. www.deliverthephonebook.com avail May-Aug S1200/mo. Special Notices to 96362 949 Scott Hamilton.138 Williams BGSU Call 419-654-9512. Bartending, up to S300/day. to get local deals For Rent 5 BR. 2 Bath, requires 5 renters No exp. needed, training crse. 2000 sq ft, kitchen w/ appl, avail, call 800-965-6520 x174 sent directly to your phone w/d hookup. Avail Aug. 2012, "Almost full 12-13 S.Y. 12mo Lease. $1250Ano. Houses, apts, rooms /tree internet Call Anne at 419-722-1371 Cartyrental.com /419-353-0325
"houses S apts almost full 12-13. 5BR, 2 bth home, 116 N Summit, 1030 E. Wooster, allowed 7 stud off street parking, large yard, •IVYWOODAPTS.' 321 E. Merry, allowed 8 stud. avail May. call 419-353-6359. lBdrmsiStudios t\ Also very close apts. rms & effic. cartyrenlals com / 419-353-0325 DON'T RENT THIS HOUSE1 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments 811 Second St. BG. 1/2 Month Free Free Heat & Water! Why waste your money? with I Yi-iir Lease' Urge Patio! Pet Friendly! Buy this A1 condition house and \U£ LIT1LE (419)353-7715 let renters pay your mortgage! www vatsilysquareapts com Immaculate, 3BR s. good working to ^WSHBC tarns appl. incl W/D, 3 car parking. •Near BGSU 1 & 2BR apts, close to campus, Call Sandy Rowland w/ Danbury •Private patio/entrance Ideal for grad students. Realty st 419-308-2339. Call Gary at 419-352-5414 •Extra storage hwWM\m(G(&i3M\o(Qm 1. 2. 3 & 4 BR houses. ■Pets welcome near downtown, S499-S999/mo. Houses & Apartments ■Short-term leases available Call 419-356-5437. 12 month leases only S. Smith Contracting LLC. 419-352-7691 mo 1 BR lower duplex, parking Mel., 419-352-8917 - 532 Manville Ave cormorantcoxom avail NOW! $400/mo + elec. Office open 11-3, M-F. 'some restrictions apply Immaculate! Call 419-654-5716. www.BQABartmenis.com
■L *_ www.preferredpropertiesco.com Office Hours: Monday - Friday 18am - 4:30pm Preferred 530S. Maple St. 1419.352.9378 Properties Co. Find a Place to Call Home « (I Bedroom & Efficiency Houses Also Available) RENT hane little was this year's winner of the Mecca Management FREE RENT contest. Shane, who works full time at L Howards, will receive his portion of the rent for free from f through May. BG Transit f jftnefiflh year Mecca has sponsored the contest that allows "Public transportation for everyone" t whiplupB all the paperwork in and signs their lease with feposrt, to be entered into the drawing. Need a ride? Call BG Transit One-hour advanced reservation reaulred ^become a huge hit for everyone involved, leading J at Mecca where one staff member gets to call the 1 -800-579-4299 er. We've even been told that Shane is going to share Ohio Relay Network: 1-800-750-0750 t with his roommates. For fares and other Information ca 419.354.6203 it Inc. jrvww.meccabg.com www.bgohio.org/grants/itansportatlon fling Green, OH 43402 • 419.353.51