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Issue 143 WWWBGNEWSCOM publishes Yale student's art project short stories 'tests' abortion By Kelly M.tz Reporter A senior art major sparked a community Kenny Rogers Ir. is not just a uproar when she senior at the University; he is also a published writer. allegedly impregnated Rogers sent "Thoughts in herself and then induced Italics" to Publish America in abortions as often as January, and as of last month, the book was searchable as a pub- possible over a nine- lished work on Amazon.com. month period for a "When 1 was a school project. The kid. I wanted to controversial tapes show be a writer, but I was young and her in the shower, stupid and didn't bleeding into a cup think writers are | Pa* 3 remembered," he said. "I'd been uri,i in m iKenny "tf u y D ', i_ journal because Pope Benedict Rogers Jr. 'of problems al visits site of University home, and now Sept. 11 attacks senior and I have six jour- author of nals Jllsl •"" of The leader of the "Thoughts in thoughts." Catholic Church gave a . .. . Rogers, a dual- ltallcs blessing at ground zero major in politi- cal science and amid a large, festive' English, changed his traditional crowd Saturday journal entries into short sto- | Page 10 ries, and he started sending the The final warning stories out to literary magazines, but was never published. Rogers said most of his inspi- BG falls to Kent ration comes from the people ... three times Shiite cleric threatens war in face of U.S.-lraqi crackdown around him. The Falcons couldn't get "I realized everybody is a role By Robert H. Raid Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. also a Shiite, FOUR ANGLES OF model and everyone is a char- their bats together as The Associated Press has ordered al-Sadr to disband the Mahdi Army. acter in a book. There are no they lost an entire series Iraq's biggest Shiite militia, or face a ban from TROOP ACTION heroes or villains in real life, but over the weekend BAGHDAD — Anti-American Shiite cleric politics. everyone is a teacher." Muqtada al-Sadr gave a "final warning" to the In the statement. al-Sadr lashed back, accusing NABtLALJURANI JP PHOTO I Je said everyone has a history government Saturday to halt a U.S.-lraqi crack- the government of selling out to the Americans IRAQ MILITARY OPERATION: and something to teach about down against his followers or he would declare and branding his followers as criminals. Iraqi Army soldiers take posi- how to act and respond to things "open war until liberation." Al-Sadr, who is believed to be in Iran, said he tions during a military operation in life, A full-blown uprising by al-Sadr, who led two had tried to defuse tensions last August by declar- in Basra. Iraq. 340 miles south- "Thoughts in Italics" could be rebellions against U.S.-lcd forces in 2004. could ing a unilateral truce, only to see the government east of Baghdad. Saturday The compared to the writing styles of lead to a dramatic increase in violence in Iraq at a respond by closing his offices and "resorting to government of Prime Minister his favorite author, Ray Bradbury, time when the Sunni extremist group al-Qaida in assassinations." Noun al-Maliki kept up the he said. Iraq appears poised for new attacks after suffer- "So I am giving my final warning ... to the pressure on al-Sadr's followers "This book could be con- ing severe blows last year. Iraqi government ... to take the path of peace in Basra, launching an operation sidered realistic fantasy. By Al-Sadr's warning appeared on his Web siu> and abandon violence against its people." al-Sadr early Saturday aimed at clearing reading all different books, as Iraq's Shiite-dominated government claimed said. "If the government does not refrain ... we militants from the Hayantyah I was taught how to portray success in a new push against Shiite militants in will declare an open war until liberation. district, a Mahdi Army strong- each different character and the southern city of Basra. Fighting claimed 14 Al-Sadr's statements came as al-Qaida in Iraq hold in Iraq's oil capital. British was taught there is no specific more lives in Sadr City, the Baghdad stronghold announced a one-month offensive against U.S. artillery and U.S. warplanes style, as long as the message of al-Sadr's Mahdi Army. troops. In a new audiotape released on a militant were supporting the Iraqi army got across to the audience." Hghting in Sadr City and the crackdown in Web site, a man claiming to be the purported operation, which met minimal The book has 14 different short Let's consider Basra are part of a government campaign against leader of al-Qaida in Iraq, Abu Ayyub al-Masri, resistance, military spokesman stories. Rogers said he loves followers of al-Sadr and Iranian-backed Shiite Maj. Tom Holloway said. them all, but "Race" is his favor how effective splinter groups that the U.S. has identified as the IRAQ •2 GSS is, too gravest threat to a democratic Iraq. See ROGERS | Page 2 Columnist Greg Chick analyzes the other student government body on campus to ROTC cadets honored for even out his past comments about USG | Pag.4 achievements, commitment Equality isn't quite that easy By Adam Louis lute success in their job." Reporter "Over the course of For all the talk we do Seniors who choose to con- a four-year period, tinue a military career will enter about equality in the Whether staying at the the Army as second'lieutenants. workplace and society. University to complete their Navy Cpt. (ret) David Chilson, GINA POTTHOFF i THE 60 NEWS they develop into HITTING THE PAVEMENT: Pan ..pants In the Seventh Annual BGSU-Kenya 5K Benefit a truly equal world training, venturing into the the night's guest speaker and civilian world, or traveling amazing leaders." 2004 ROTC Hall of lame induct- Run .ace around campus Saturday to raise money lor HIV and AIDS awareness oveiseas. could only happen in a to military bases around the ee, congratulated the cadets on Utopia | Page 4 world. Bowling Green's ROTC Steven Letzring | Major their hard work and service to cadets are not ending the year their country and school. without being recognized for "We Irecruit cadetsl out of He recalls his experience Racing against AIDS/HIV What are your sleeping their hard work. high school, and over the when he was in his 20s aboard habits for finals week? ROTC cadets were honored course of a four year period, a C-130 cargo plane. Plying from Kenya benefit run attracts almost 200 participants for personal, military, academ- they develop into amazing a base in Oahu, I lawaii, Chilson ic and athletic achievements leaders," Letzring said. He said was invited onto the flight deck. By Gina Potthoff raised funds into Kenya to pro- Friday night at the ROTC spring he can send his cadets from He was surprised to sec i he pilot Assistant Campus Editor vide books, magazines and other awards ceremony. the University "knowing full items with AIDS information at Maj. Steven Letzring said he is well they have the values, attri- Sa ROTC • 2 People of all ages turned out no cost to Kenyans. proud of all his cadets. butes and ability to be an abso- for the Seventh Annual BGSU- Freshman Jason Dehm had Kenya 5K Benefit Run Saturday been looking forward to doing a at 10 a.m. in support of HIV and run this year. LAURA WURNS. AIDS awareness. "Kenya is a good cause," he said. Senior, Social Work The"RaceAgainst AIDS," which Troy Schultz. 11, finished the Art exhibit highlights survivor pieces started and ended behind the race first with a time just over "Probably up late, University ice arena, took nearly 18 minutes. helped by caffeine.* 200 runners all through campus Schultz said he runs three By B«cky T«n«r work that was meant to bear thought provoking," Broadwell 1*0" 4 on a course just over three miles. miles three or four times a week Reporter witness to the violence commit- said. "Each one in a way repre1 Students paid S15 and non-stu- for fun and his race time was a ted against women, said Julie sents hope and recovery." dents paid S20 to run or walk new personal record. Senior Lindsey Melden was Broadwell, Victims Services Melden said she was sur- in the race and received a free "My dad used to go here, so it on her usual visit to the Wood program manager. prised to see the exhibit when T-shirt. was nice to see the campus," he County Public Library Friday. The art show displayed 23 she came to the library, but Obed Ombongi, a senior and said. Along with her typical library pieces from different media, was moved by the works and director of this year's BGSU- Schultz had never run the 5K TODAY necessities she also came away like paintings, photos and the stories of the women who Kenya 5K Run, said the event Benefit Run before, and he said Mostly Sunny moved by effects of sexual poems. Victims Services col- made them. makes a big difference because helping Kenya was a great reason and domestic violence from High: 71. Low: 50 lected each piece from across She said she was most moved AIDS is rampant in Kenya, and to come out. Victims Services of Behavioral Ohio and Michigan. Many were by a painting of an abstract raising awareness in the United Schultz received two authentic Connections second annual made by victims or by friends face conveying the emotional States is important for the cause. African wood carvings for finish- Survivor Art Show. or family members of victims to brokenness that can occur This year's 5K Benefit Run ing first. The art show was one of the help them deal with their emo- through violence. raised $3,500 for AIDS aware- The age brackets determined many events brought to the tions. A brochure given to each "I think it's amazing that ness. prizes given with ages 1-15,15-25, TOMORROW Bowling Green campus and attendant was filled with the people are able to express Youth Vision International, a 25-35,35-45 and 45 and over. Sunny community for Sexual Assault background of each piece and nonprofit organization dedi- High: 75. Low: 54 Awareness Month. the artist, Broadwell said. SeeARTIPaqe2 cated to empowering youth in See RUM | Page 2 The exhibit displayed art- "The piecesare very strongand the U.S. and Kenya, channels the k VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 Monday.April21.2008 WWWBGNEWS.COM

the bull by the horns and knew champion and is the president Craigo says she hopes to see BLOTTER ROGERS he wanted his work to be out of Pi Kappa Delta. Rogers challenge himself, get Fi. then and seen." "I read scripts, and that really an agent, and really focus on FRIDAY Craigo said Rogers is very cre- helped me get into each one of getting everything published. 9:37 A.M. and climbed onto the roof of her ilc because il is aboul running, ative and imaginative, and he my characters," he said. Rogers said over the next five Eric J. Raymond, 23. of Bowling residence. and he loves to run. isn't afraid of emotion. Rogers is now working on a years, he hopes to only be alive Green, was issued a civil citation 9:09 A.M. Rogers learned a lot about fic- "lie is not afraid to write a novel that is in its final stag- and reading. for failure to maintain a litter-free Brian C Clark. 22. of Rocky River. tion not only from his classes, love story," she said. " He is a guy es. He said he hopes to have it "I don't know where I'll be in premise Ohio, was arrested for criminal tres- but through his work for Prairie willing to take chances, and the published as early as next year. five years', but I hope to be suc- Margins literary Magazine as readers will never know what Craigo said publishing a novel cessful," he said. "My advice 235 P.M. passing for sleeping on a couch in a residence unfamiliar to him. the managing fiction editor. they will get." will be key in determining his for young authors would be to A juvenile was arrested for disorder- Karen Craigo, adviser for Dana Burris, a friend of success as an author. read everything." ly conduct for threatening to bring 9:31 A.M. - Prairie Marginsandan English Rogers who bought and read "Publishers want to see nov- Rogers will be at the Prairie -i gun to the Children's Resource Anderson J. Sedlay. 21. of Olmsted Instructor who focuses on the book, said the book is full els because novels are really Margins release party on April Center on Klotz Road and shoot a Township. Ohio, and Andrew H. very marketable," she said. 23 reading an excerpt from teacher publishing, said it is uncom- of imagination and reflects the Simm, 20. of Cleveland Heights, mon for undergraduates to get author's personality. "Moving from a short story to a "Thoughts in Italics." The 834 P.M. Ohio, were cited for possession of published. Rogers said he gets a lot novel would be like a sprinter party is free and open to the Johnalhan P. Blackburn. 28. of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. "Kenny is a creative guy. and if of his creativity from being moving towards marathon public at the Arts Village at 7 Simm was also cited for underage Toledo, was cited for operating a anyone could do it, it would be on the forensics team at the racing. Everyone loves a good p.m. Games and refreshments possession of alcohol and failure vehicle while under the influence of him," she said. "He just grabbed University: he was the national marathon." will be provided. alcohol. to maintain a litter-free premise. Gregory R. Reitz. 21, of Bowling 10:50 P.M. Green, was also cited (or failure our country. As they say in the Operation Desert Shield and was attending a change-of- Alison Orr Smith. 21. of Bowling to maintain a litter-free premise. Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia command ceremony honoring Green, was arrested for open con- Addison W Sedlay. 18. of Olmsted ROTC Navy, I wish you fair winds and and Iraq. He also supervised his oldest son thai night. tainer Township. Ohio was cited for pos- From Page 1 following seas." terrorism prevention plans He extended Oman's best session of drug paraphernalia. Cadets were not the only 11:04 P.M. was almost his age. To have honorees on Friday. Col. lames after Sept. 11. Among his many wishes to the cadets and Henry J. Koenig IV. 20. of Bowling 1003 P.M. that kind of responsibility at Oman was inducted into the military decorations are the reminded them of the respon- Green, was arrested for underage Haley A Beier. 19, of Bowling that age, Chilson said, not only ROTC Hall or lame. Meritous Service Medal, the sibilities ahead. under the influence of alcohol and Green, was cited for operating a shows exceptional responsi- Oman graduated from the Saudi Arabia Kuwait Liberation "You must not only prepare Ryan P. McDonough. 18, of North vehicle while under the influence bility, but reflects the posi- University in 1978 and is the Medal and the Army Superior yourself, but also the soldiers Royalton. Ohio, was arrested for of alcohol and failure to maintain tions ROTC graduates could chairman of the Department Unit Award. in your platoon," Wolf said. "I'm underage possession of alcohol. reasonable control after crashing experience. of Command, Leadership and I'ellow hall-of-famer Col. confident each of you will be into the divider at Starbucks on East 11:10 P.M. "You are in for a wonderful Management at the United David Wolf accepted the honor prepared. I wish the best of luck Wooster Street. Katherine Mary Midgley. 18. of experience that's both challeng- States Army War College in on behalf of Oman. to each of you. You are about to Ottawa Lake. Mich., was arrested for 11:29 P.M. ing and rewarding," Chilson Carlisle, Pa., according to Maj. "He is flattered beyond words embark on a great adventure in underage possession of alcohol. Jesus A. Ruiz. 23. of Archbold. Ohio, said. "I salute you for service to Brett Bonnell. lie served in at this honor," Wolf said. Oman the noblest of professions." was cited for disorderly conduct for 11:12 PM. urinating on North Main Street. Eric S. Raham. 20. of Bowling Sri \ Ices volunteers. City "is a mistake." Green, was cited for underage 11:37 PM. ART Senior Stefanie Gadd said IRAQ "lawbreakers |in Basral must under the influence of alcohol. Michael Tovar Bono. 19. of Salina, violence is more prevalent t ha n be held accountable ... but the Ohio, was cited for prohibited acts From From Page 1 11:21 P.M. most people think. insistence of the Americans to for attempting to gam entry to Sarah L. Kosakowski. 21. of Bowling themselves through art and are "I don't think people real- called on followers to attack lay siege to millions of people in Uptown/Downtown Bar on North Green, was cited for disorderly able use that therapy as part of ize how often this happens U.S. soldiers and members of a specific area and then bomb- Mam Street with an ID belonging to conduct for urinating on Prospect the healing process,"' she said to people in the community," awakening councils, Sunni ing them randomly from air another Street. Retired Ml) Marjoria Peatee she said. Arab tribesmen and former and damaging property is not said the exhibit really struck Ciadd said the response lo insurgents who changed sides correct," Ambassador Hassan 11:36 P.M. SUNDAY her because as a doctor she the show was good and she and are now fightingal-Qaida. Kazemi Qomi said. Jacob A Lmnean, 19. of Berea. had many patients that dealt felt her and the rest of the A week of violence has raised Qomi warned that the Ohio, was arrested for underage 12:03 A.M. with violence. Victims Services volunteers concerns that suspected Sunni American strategy in Sadr City under the influence of alcohol. Brian C. Rupe. 24, of New London, "They have really done an were using the opportunity to insurgents tire regrouping in "will lead to negative results for Ohio, was cited for disorderly con- excellent job of portraying it inform people. the north. U.S. and Iraqi troops which the Iraqi government 11:56 P.M. duct for urinating on South Summit because il can be hard lo face "I think that through the art have stepped up security oper- must bear responsibi lily." Trmothy J. O'Connell III. 18. of Street. Litchfield. Ohio, was cited for under- these things," MeWen said, show people have come away ations in Mosul, believed to be At least 14 people were killed age possession of alcohol. 12:08 A.M. After looking through with a better understanding of one of the last urban strong- and 84 wounded in Saturday's Miles Kristopher Shipps. 19. of the show attendants could how this kind of violence can holds of al-Qaida in Iraq. fighting in Sadr City, police SATURDAY Detroit, was cited for underage pick up refreshments and affect people and how often it U.S. officials say the awaken- and hospital officials said. under the influence of alcohol. information from Victims really happens," she said ing councils and al-Sadr's truce Sporadic clashes were con- 1207 A.M. were instrumental in reducing tinuing after sundown, with 12:40 A.M. Kasey B. Hilton. 19. of Toledo, was violence last year. But the truce gunmen darling through the Samuel S. Nichols. 19. of Chagrin arrested for underage under the is in tatters after Iraqi forces streets, firing at Iraqi police Falls. Ohio, was arrested for under- "In 10 years to influence of alcohol. launched an offensive last ami soldiers who have taken age under the influence of alcohol, RUN month against "criminal gangs the lead in the fighting. 12:16 A.M. disorderly conduct and prohibited From Page 1 come, we expect and militias" in the southern The U.S. military said its Dexter Bartholonew James Jr.. 20. acts. Police said Nichols was discov- The first three participants in city of Basra. forces in Sadr City killed seven of Detroit, was cited for misrepre- ered passed out on the 100 block of to have tens of The conflict spread rapidly to "criminals." two in guubattles sentation to obtain alcohol for using East Wooster and two fictitious IDs each age bracket received medal- lions and all the runners will be Baghdad, where Shiite militia- and five in two separate air- the ID of another person. were found in his possession. thousands of receiving certificates within the men based in Sadr City fired strikes. The military said it does 1=12 A.M. 12:52 A.M. next two weeks, Ombongi said. runners." rockets at the U.S.-protected not engage if civilians are spot- Bryan S. Baker, 21. of Bowling Green. Jonathan N. Shine. 19. of Sandusky. Senior Matt Deters came in Green /.one, killing at least ted in the area. was arrested for nuisance party. Ohio, was arrested for underage fourth, which was slightly bel- Obed Ombongi | Director four Americans. U.S. officials According to the Interior Megan Lee Kinney. 18. and Jessica under the influence of alcohol and ter than his fifth place finish say many of the rockets fired at Ministry, at least 2H0 Iraqis K. Russell. 19. both of Bowling prohibited acts for attempting to last year. again next year. the Green Zone were manufac- have been killed in Sadr Green, were arrested for underage gain entry to Uptown/Downtown I le said the weather was great "Everybody's out here to haves tured in Iran. City fighting since March 25, bar on North Mam Street with an ID under the influence of alcohol. and brought back memories of good time," Dupont said The Iranians helped mediate including gunmen, security belonging to another. 2:09 A.M. high school track because il was "In 10 years to come, we expect a truce March 30, which eased forces and civilians. Carl S Boose. 28. of Toledo, was 1:03 A.M. a really good run. to have tens of thousands of run- clashes in Basra and elsewhere In Basra. Iraq's second cited for operating a vehicle while Wade Joseph Fmnigan. 22. of "I'll be running again next ners," Ombongi said "becauseU in the Shiite south. But fight- largest city about 340 miles under the influence on alcohol. Bowling Green, issued a civil citation year," Deters said. keeps growing each year" ing persisted in Baghdad as U.S. southeast of Baghdad, Iraqi for urinating on East Wooster Street. Lrik Dupont. a University People wanting to make and Iraqi forces sought to push soldiers backed by British 3:07 A.M. alumnus and community rest donations to the BGSU-Kenya militiamen beyond the range troops pushed their way into A Bowling Green woman reported dent whose run was sponsored .r>K Run organization can still do where they could fire nickels Hayaniyah, the local strong- an unknown subject broke into her ONLINE: Go to www.bqnews.com for by local business Mr, Spots, fin- so because the organization is and mortars at the Green Zone. hold of al-Sadr's Mahdi militia. garage on Clay Street, stole a ladder k the complete blotter list. ished third and also plans to run collecting year-round. The Americans are attempt- As the operation got under ing to seal off much of Sadr way, British cannons and City, home to an estimated American warplanes pounded ...Say Thanks to those Making it all work 2.5 million people, and have an empty field near Hayaniyah BUCKEYE used helicopter gunships and as a show of force "intended Predator drones to fire mis- to demonstrate the firepower SELF - STORAGE siles at militiamen seeking available to the Iraqi forces," The office just wouldn't work without all they do for you! refuge in the sprawling slum said British military spokes- Secretaries Se Assistant's Day Wed April 23 of northeast Baghdad. man Maj. Tom Holloway. A great time to say.. Thanks! You are appreciated! Near Campus Don't Make Extra Work At a news conference 1-ast month, Iraqi troops met Low Rates Leave Your "Things"! Saturday, Iran's ambassador fierce resistance when they We can help you do just that with a great selection lo Baghdad said his govern- tried to enter Hayaniyah. 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By Kate Burner "Had these acts been real, they would consist of certainties." most, make the most U-Wire Klasky's statement claimed have violated basic ethical standards and that Shvarts told three Yale offi- By Dionn. Walksr puter net work upgrades devot- cials, including two deans, that The Associated Press ed to online giving at Atlanta's PRINCETON, N.J.—Yale University raised serious mental and physical health she did not actually perform the prestigious Morehouse senior an major Aliza Shvarts has procedures originally outlined in ETTRICK, Va. — Making College, where alumni con- caused an uproar at Yale and on concerns. The entire project is an art piece." the YDN. money, administrators al tributions dipped from about online media outlets across the "I lad these acts been real, they Virginia State University have Si.I million in 2006 to $1.3 globe after The Yale Daily News Statement issued by Helaine Klasky. Yale University spokeswoman would have violated basic ethical learned, takes money. million last year. reported Thursday that Shvarts' standards and raised serious men- The majority black school Wiley College in east Texas senior art project involved her Shvarts told the YDN Thursday "The tapes depict Shvarts -- tal and physical health concerns." has spent millions oi State will usi-a nearly $840,000 grant impregnating herself and induc- night that during a nine-month sometimes naked, sometimes the statement said, explaining thai dollars renovating buildings, from the United Negro (lollcgc ing abortions "as often as possible" period, she used a needleless clothed - alone in a shower "the entire project is an art piece, partly to heighten school hind to help scout 200 major during a nine-month process. syringe to insert semen into her- stall bleeding into a cup," the a creative fiction designed to draw pride among alumni they gift prospects a year, create Though Yale University spokes- self. At the end of each month, she YDN reported. attention to the ambiguity sur- hope will respond by open- new online giving opportuni- woman Helaine Klasky released took alxirtifacient herbs to induce Shvarts is defending the proj- rounding fonn and function of a ing their own wallets. ties and beef tipstaff. a statement later that day railing bleeding, though it is unclear ect as real, though she is not sure woman's body." It's working: Alumni support Wiley, featured in Den/el Shvarts' project a "creative fic- whether the bleeding was from an whether she was ever pregnant. Shvarts did not disclose the has risen from 7 percent five Washington's 2007 film "The tion," Shvarts disputed the state- actual miscarriage. "No one can say with 100-per- sources of the semen used for her years ago to 10 percent, and Great Debaters,'' has nine ment in an updated story on the To back up her claims, Shvarts cent certainty that anything in project, though she did say that the individual gifts have increased Staffers Incused on institu- YDN website Thursday night, showed the YDN clips of the foot- the piece did or did not happen," individuals "were not paid for their from hundreds of dollars to tional advancement. labeling Klasky's statement "ulti- age that will be shown as part of Shvarts told the YDN, "because the services" and were regulariy tested thousands, developmeiil \ Ice "At some of the larger, pre- mately inaccurate." her project. nature of the piece is that it did not for sexually transmitted infections. president Robert Turnei -..ml dominant institutions, they as he showed off libraries and mayhaveanadvancementstaff academic buildings recently. of say 20, :10. 50 people," said This" — Turner said, sur- Karen Helton, vice president veying the hilltop campus — for institutional advancement DRAWING ATTENTION TO 4/20 CELEBRATIONS CAMPUS "obviousl) converts to good That's how the I larvards and will." the Stanfords and the UCLAs BRIEF As state and private funds generate billions." shrink, historically black col- Such measures are com- GSS names new officers leges are refreshing outdated monplace al some main- for 2008-2009 efforts to solicit former stu- stream Institutions, But they dents, by adding specialized represent a major investment The Graduate Student Senate wrapped staff, crafting personalized lor the nations more than 10(1 up its elections for the 2008-09 school year "asks," improving campus- historically black colleges and last Friday. es and increasingly using universities, whose resources Emmanuel Guillory was elected president Internet outreach. often are stretched. and Sarah Latferty was elected vice presi- They're targeting a wider The fundraising push by dent The new treasurer is Lisa Scott and the base — more blacks are gradu- these schools foreshadows next graduate allocations representative is ating — and younger alumni an expected slowdown in Alexa Uygar. who've moved into a broader levels of state higher edu- Also aUhe meeting was a representative range of careers. cation funding, at the same for the University Strategic Planning Group Al VSU, efforts as subtle as time that predominantly outlining a new plan for the University. adding a donor recognition white universities are push- dinner have heartened alumni ing harder to attract high- The group's plan is to implement com- likeAnthonj Spence, achieving black students. mon goals for the whole campus Each "If I'm going to give my "T here is an urgency about department would revise and realign its own money to a university, I want this as we look at our net- goals to reflect the mam University goals. to be sure that it's used for work nl institutions and look The group wants to involve the students the very best." said Spence. 11. al trying to sustain them," and community in the planning process by a Minimal, Ha., entrepreneur said Killed I'inkard, executive having a campus-wide panel discussion of who's given about $60,000. director of the Institute for ideas. 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ENOCHWU I IfCBGNEW LOOK AT THIS: A student raises awareness of pot smoking near Mercer Street in celebration of 4/20. People across the country come together every year on April 20 to advocate a person's right to smoke marijuana legally. Are you coming home GET A LIFE for the summer? CALENDAR OF EVENTS THE BG NEWS The Ohio State University at Lima Some emus taken from events bgsuedu offers a summer schedule full of 12 2Pm Daniel Perry, PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR general education classes that Student Scholars Luncheon will easily transfer back to 228 Union Allison Bratnick, PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Bowling Green in the fall.

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WHAT'S WRONG WITH USG GSS: Better than USG, but has its problems "By having academic departments and meetings in one semester, the membership of that DPO student organizations represented, GSS has shall be censured from the GA [General Assembly]." representatives from just about every major So what does it matter if you're censured from the GA? component of a graduate student's life." Sadly, being censured means The Forum video blog is back for one last hurrah before the DPO"... will immediately, finals week. A lot of my friends ask me, liaison; a director of campus ini- much more representative of regardless of application status, with all the criticisms I've lev- tiatives; a student welfare officer; the constituency it serves. lose eligibility for all GSS honors Greg Chick lets you know everything that's wrong with the ied at Undergraduate Student a special events officer; and a This highlights a weakness and awards." I know what you're thinking. University's Undergraduate Student Government. Government, why I've never community service officer. of USG. I'm not proposing spoken about its graduate- Why these positions are USG add representation from Dam, skip a few meetings and level equivalent, Graduate necessary when the organiza- every specific undergraduate you don't get the gold star on Check it out at www.youtube.com/TheBGNews. Student Senate. tion has several committees academic department as well your report card, a perfect anen- The truth is. GSS just doesn't and general senators that fulfill as representation from every dance plaque or one of the small Let us know what you think at [email protected]. affect the number of students these obligations is beyond undergraduate student orga- little trophies for participation that USG does or hare a large me. You don't see the U.S. nization. us millennials are famous for. presence, so I've never felt it was Senate having a money officer But imagine the synergy and Well, one thing that differenti- worth it. But for those unfamil- or Indian liaison; rather, there collaborations that could hap- ates GSS from USG is that GSS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR iar, let me share with you some are committees (Committee pen if it were done. has control of a $25,000 budget of the strengths and weaknesses on Finance and Committee on I know I've heard a lot of rum- set aside for graduate students' China's support of Sudan us. it really changed I litters mind of GSS. Indian Affairs, FYI) that fulfill blings about strong opposition professional development. tarnishes Olympics on everything, Much like USG, GSS is these duties. to USG by several student orga- That means professional con- in reference to lasi week's col- So let's support the Games and intended to "act as the elected What really sets GSS apart nizations, mostly about USG not ferences, the common thread umn concerning the Olympic ( Irina's support of Sudan's geno- representative body of the is its level of inclusion. USG including them or being sup- through all graduate students' Barnes in China and how we cide, and then we can watch the BGSU graduate student com- has representatives from every portive. There seems to be no lives, can be fully funded by should sup|«irt the athletes t ienoride Games, Monk Chasing munity." That's simple enough residence hall on campus in forum for collaboration to occur. GSS, or nearly so. I''Don't boycott Olympic and then the complete destruc- — USG represents under- addition to all its executive If every student organization That's a big deal for all gradu- (tames," April I5|, I would just tion of our environment, all from graduate student concerns board positions. met regularly with USG, imagine ate students. But if you're a Ijkc to stair I hat lor all of I hose the comfort of our own homes. and GSS represents graduate GSS, on the other hand, has the possibilities. Now I under- graduate student and you want agreeing with Zach Franks' And then the athletes can take student concerns. representation from every aca- stand every student organiza- that money, you or someone in column, there is another sel home their medals, which were ijke USG, GSS has its own demic graduate department as tion is free to attend and speak your academic department has of names going on right now probably mined from Africa and repertoire of somewhat basic well as any graduate student with USG, but an open invita- to attend these GSS meetings. in Africa sponsored by the completely ignore the deaths of executive positions. This organization. tion to speak is different than a Picture this as if USG and Chinese government: the hundreds of thousands of peo- includes the president, treasurer, While this is a fundamental constant working relationship. the Student Budget Committee Genocide (lames. ple, the displacement of millions secretary and parliamentarian. difference that serves each orga- Now don't think I'm just combined. Imagine if every Held in Darftii lor the last and the ignoring of the rights of This efficient leadership sys- , nization's needs, GSS's structure going to toot GSS's proverbial student organization had to lour years, these "game-, "have peoples all over the world — all tem is in contrast to USG, whose is much more encompassing. horn. There's plenty things awry attend USG meetings to request resulted in the death ol'hundreds for a sports contest. officer list, found on their Web By having academic depart- with GSS. funds from USG, and you get of thousands of people And with — Kerin Hartmtm site, is a laundry list of imprac- ments and student organiza- As great as it is that GSS has the picture. the U.N. passing resolution after Senior, Political Science/History tical, resume bullet points, tions represented, GSS has such wide-ranging and inclusive So maybe that all-inclusive resolution calling for action and including two campus commu- representatives from just about representation, you may be representation I mentioned ear- the U.S. government declaring 'Superhero' contest nication officers; a city, state and every major component of a wondering how it gets so much lier is at the expense of unfairly it a genocide, nothing has been national liaison; an organization graduate student's life. This is interest from graduate students. demanded attendance. done to stop it showed intolerance Not to say that undergradu- Coupled with many of the Why, you ask? Because (:hina (ongrats, BGSI I, you have ate students aren't busy, but same problems USG has, name- needs the oil in Sudan (l)arfur upheld the reputation that the SPEAK YOUR MIND there are just bigger academic ly an outdated Web site, general is a region in Sudan) to fuel its University is a place for rape, Got something you want to say about an opinion column or news story? demands of graduate students. apathy across its constituency, economy to make most of the disrespect and lack of caring. Heres how to get in touch with us for letters to the editor: There must be a reason all lack of major action across cam- televisions you will be watch- liist Thursday 1 competed in those graduate students are pus and self-interested resume- ing the Olympics on. I hey buy a "Super I lero" contest with the ■ E-mail us at thenews

equally, and everyone will know typically a man is seen as physi- and celebrate the traditions of cally stronger and more capable each one's culture. of carrying heavy objects. A man Even when it comes to gov- would probably be chosen as a ernment, let's just say that every truck driver over a woman who government will be a republic. applies for the position because After imagining this "utopia" of the boss would assume he having everything equal and could lift heavy objects. Imagine a Utopia where every- everything perfect, everyone Yes, there are women who thing and everyone is equal; a knows that this is impossible. are stronger than men, and not world where equality is reached The best words to describe just body lifters. Realistically without any government power a world like this are impos- speaking, society isn't set up to used or forced upon its citi- sible, absurd and unbelievable, believe that women are zens. I mention no force being because we all know that a soci- stronger than men. involved because I want the ety like this could never exist. Can men and women realty imagination to reach beyond Why can't an equal worid be equal in the workplace? I thinking of Communism. exist? Having a perfect world wish both men and women Both men and women are where everything is equal could be equal, but this is one treated equally in the work- would lead to an unstable soci- example of why this perfection place. A woman can reach the ety. Where there is perfection, would fail. social ladder at the same rungs imperfection is bound to hap- When it comes to culture and where a man can reach the pen. That is where the saying race, treating everyone as equals social ladder. comes in, "No one Is perfect, or is a good idea, but unfortunate- All races, including Chinese, nothing is perfect." ly, things aren't that way. lapanese, African-American, A woman and a man are two Throughout history, many Caucasian, Asian and more different beings when it comes race groups have been will be equally treated when it to thinking, and even when it oppressed, and many snuggles comes to equal opportunity. comes to physical attributes. MICHAEl WEIGMAN TH(DGNEW5 Every culture will be treated Using labor as an example, See LOWE | Page 5

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Even/ individual having his who wants things to be differ- THE BG NEWS SUDOKU LOWE own identity is healthy for soci- ent, a person who will disagree From Page 4 ety, rather than everyone sharing with the way the government is WEB SITE POLL the same beliefs. being operated. When the per- 5 7 6 have come from oppression, for It doesn't sound like a bad idea spectives of one person is seen example, Mexicans and African- to have a perfect world where and heard, then other people Q: How many final tests/ 8 5 Americans have experienced dif- every country has a government will become persuaded. ferent struggles, so it is difficult that is exactly the same. The pro- People will start to think of papers do you have? for both groups to be treated as cess of voting would be easier; new ways to form a govern- 3 9 equal. If no race in history ever everyone would have the same ment because it is impossible had a revolution or civil war, it benefits like health care and for every country to have the 4 3 would be easier for everyone to Social Security. same government. be treated as equals. No confrontation with foreign Countries differ in the way likewise, everyone has his or countries would start, which they live, economics, natural 2 8 5 7 her own cultural background. would lead to no wars or political resources and m^.y more 0:11% Some cultures date back to conflicts. important factors. 6 their ancestors. I laving equal governments In the end, a true "Utopia" of Having one's own culture is everywhere would lead to world equality can never be reached very unique; it is what forms peace? because, with equality, there is 1:< 5 6 the internal roots of a person. Or would it? bound to be an imperfection. If everyone shared the same Can world peace be main- 3 2 4 7 culture and style, it would be tained through perfect equality? impossible to have one's No. — Respond to Le'Marqunita's '= 2:! own identity. There will always be a person column at theneu>s4»bgnews.com. 9 1 4

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By Ann* Gearjn express their opposition to the The Associated Press visit through peaceful means. A full-blown uprising by BAGHDAD—SecretaryofState al-Sadr. who led two rebel- Condoleezza Rice mocked lions against U.S.-led forces in anti-American cleric Muqtada 2004, could lead to a dramatic al-Sadr as a coward yesterday, increase in violence in Iraq at a hours after the radical lead- time when the Sunni extremist er ihreatened to declare wai group al-Qaida In Iraq appears unless U.S. and Iraqi forces poised for new attacks after suf- end a military crackdown on fering severe blows last year. VINCENT THIAN I AP PHOTO his followers. Inawamingposled Saturday HOPING FOR PEACE: Buddhist monks light up candles during special prayers at a temple Rice, in the Iraqi capital to on his Web site, al-Sadr said he in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. The Olympic flame arrived in the country yesterday lout security gainsand what she had iried lo defuse tensions by calls an emerging political con- declaring the truce last August, sensus, said al-Sadr is content to only to see the Shiile-led gov- issue threalsand edicts from Un- ernment of Prime Minister H eavily gu arded safely of Iran, where he is study- Nouri al-Maliki respond by ing. Al-Sadr heads an unruly closing his offices and "resort- militia that was the main target ing to assassinations." of an Iraqi government assault He accused the govern- Malaysia welcomes in the oil-rich city of Basra last ment of selling out lo the month, and his future role as a Americans and branding his spoiler is an open question. CEERWANAZIZ APPHO'O followers as criminals. "I know he's silting in Iran," GREETINGS: kiqi President Jala! Tatabani. left, kisses U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeua "So I am giving my final Olympic torch Rice said dismissively, when Rice, right, as they meet in Baghdad. Iraq. warning ... to the Iraqi gov- asked about al-Sadr's latest ernment ... to take the path By Vij.iy Joshi ury hotel in downtown Kuala threat to lift a self-imposed sage; his followers can go to secretary, asking the govern- of peace and abandon violence The Associated Press Lumpur ahead of Monday's cease-fire with government and their deaths and he's in Iran." ment in ban the entrance of against its people." al-Sadr relay run starting at nearby U.S. forces. "I guess it's all-out In a statement on his offi- the terrorists' occupiers lo our said. "If the government does KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Independence Square. war for anybody but him," Rice cial Web site. al-Sadr said, pure land." not refrain ... we will declare an The Olympic flame arrived in Its 10-mile route will highlight said. "I guess that's ihe mes- "We denounce the visit of U.S. The statement asked Iraqis to open war until liberation." Malaysia yesterday ahead of a various land marks, including tin- relay in which it will be guarded ton of the Kuala Lumpur Tower, by 1,000 police watching for pro- a telecommunications Installa- tests against China's Tibet crack- tion that provides a scenic aerial down and human rights record. view of the city. The flame arrived from Protests in other cities Bangkok on a plane dedicated have triggered an unprece- to carry it to all 19 international dented security detail for the destinations of the torch relay Malaysian leg. before il lands in Beijing for the Some 1,000 policemen and Olympic Games' opening cer- commandos will he deployed emony in August. along the route even though A Buddhist group held special police have not received prayers yesterday at a temple In reports of any planned pro Kuala Lumpur to call for a trou- tests, said a police spokesman, ble-free run of the torch Monday who declined to he named c it and a peaceful ((lympics. ing protocol. The relay through Some 300 Chinese students Bangkok on Saturday was « studying In Malaysia greeted unmarred by demonstrations. the flame at Ihe airport along Crowing criticism of China's with representatives from the human rights record has National Sports Council and the turned the Olympics into one police, a statement from Olympic of the most contentious in Council of Malaysia said. recent history. "Malaysia takes this opportu- China's recent crackdown in nity to reiterate thai the Beijing i Ibet, which forcefully put down Olympics should not he politi- sometimes-violent demonstra- cized and remains confident tions against Beijing's rule over that the Olympics will be suc- the Himalayan tegioa has trig cessfully held in August 2008," gered protests and attempted foreign Minister liais Vatim said disruptions of the torch relay Coming to B G S U: in a statement in Paris, London and San The flame was taken to a lux- Francisco. Microsoft. Hamas militants killed after setting off explosives

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By Ethan Magoc Reporter "It was kind of like we were in awe of BASEBALL Kent State thoroughly outplayed, and often downright embar- them. You just can't Twins outlast rassed, the Falcon baseball team this weekend in a three-game Mid- do that." Indians, win in 10th American Conference series. A single by Twins first The Golden Flashes (21-15, Danny Schmitz | BG baseball coach baseman Justin Morneau 7-5) came into Steller Field on Friday several games back of first- drove in the winning run and place BG. By the time their bus "He was aggressive in the strike sent the Cleveland Indians pulled away yesterday afternoon, zone, and defensively we turned packing. 2-1, yesterday. The those roles had pretty much some double plays to get him Indians have now lost two been reversed. out of some jams," said Kent The Falcons (17-16, 6-6) sur- coach Scott Stricklin. "Bowling games in a row. rendered all three games without Green had been swinging the Page 8 much of a fight, as Kent outscored bats well, and they did so again their faltering opponents 32-5 in Friday, but we were fortunate to ONLINE the three games combined. make the plays," Frank Berry got the start for the Friday's final score was 11 -3 in The BG News Falcons on Friday, but suffered his favor of the Golden Flashes, and Sports Blog first loss of the season after he Stricklin had a simple explana- gave up seven earned runs in 5 tion for his team's effectiveness Log on to The BG News 11/3 innings. Kent's starting pitch- at the plate. Sports Blog to get updates er, Brad Stillings. gave his team a "When we got guys on, we got slightly barter outing. BG managed and info on all your favorite ENOCH WU only two earned runs off Stillings BG teams. See SWEEP | Page 8 in seven complete innings. YIKES: Ken! State outscored BG 52-5 in three games over the weekend The Falcons' record dropped to 17-16 on the season http://www.bgnewssports. blogspot.com

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TODAY Women's golf: football'game with late TD pass Falcon Invitational; all day By Chris Voloschuk "The defense really kicked the offenses OUR CALL Sports Editor butt this spring. I thought the pressure by For 47 minutes of a possible 48 Today in in Saturday's annual BG spring both teams, especially the Brown football game, defense was king. Sports History Neither the Orange nor the defense, was outstanding." 1996-The Chicago Bulls Brown team could find the end zone all day, and there were win an NBA-record 72 games. Gregg Brandon | BG football coach only <9 seconds left to play 1990—A National League in the game. A 44-yard field Michael umpire is arrested for stealing goal from backup kicker Matt Ream baseball cards. Norsic had given Orange a 3-0 lead in rhe firsi quarter that Recorded three 1951—The Toronto Maple seemed insurmountable. sacks for the Leafs win the Stanley Cup. THEVOSIEE ; THE BG NEWS But then Brown got one last Orange team shot on offense in the waning 1948-The Baltimore CLOSE CALLS: The BG Softball team won three games by one run over the weekend. minutes of the game. After driv- Bullets win the NBA title ing 69 yards on eight plays in practice season. than last year and all we can do; two minutes, running back and "The defense really kicked the is get better." The List Falcon softball team ekes receiver-combo Anthony Turner offense's butt this spring," said While the defenses for both; threw a jump ball-style halfback BG head coach Gregg Brandon. teams performed like well-oiled; Chicks dig the long ball, and pass to receiver Freddie Barnes "I thought the pressure by both machines, the offenses left morel offense in baseball is just fun out three weekend victories in the end zone for the game- teams, especially the Brown than a little to be desired. Gaps: to watch in general. Today, we winning touchdown. • defense, was outstanding.'' on the line closed quickly for BG; By Stan Shapiro doubled to straight away center, list five of the best hitters so The 7-3 win meant a little more Quarterbacks Tyler Sheehan running backs, as both teams Reporter scoring Wiemer and Susan Sontag this year than just intra-team and Tony Hunter played for combined for 124 yards on the far this season. in the bottom of the third. BG bragging rights. According to both teams in the game and ground. Chris Bullock led all 1. Chipper Jones: The Falcons completed their 10- would add two insurance runs Turner, the winners got steaks. were pressured early and Falcon rushers with 54 yards on game homestand this weekend later in the game, but the. defen- "(I like my steakl medium well, often. The Brown and Orange 17 carries for the Brown. Chipper has been lighting in exciting fashion, taking game sive efforts of the whole Falcon with extra A-l sauce," Turner defenses combined for nine There were a total of 327 it up in Atlanta so far. He's one of a double header against team and Wiemer's performance said. "A-l adds more flavor." sacks. Defensive end Diyral gained through the air during; sporting a league-best .449 Northern Illinois and then sweep- on the mound gave BG all it need- Iftheoffenseduringthegame Briggs notched five by himself the game. Sheehan threw for ing Western Michigan in a pair of ed, despite a late scare from the were a steak, it could've best for the Brown, and defensive 236 yards while taking snaps for batting average. one- nm games. Huskies, who tallied a run in the been described as flavorless. tackle Michael Ream had three both squads. Along with catch] 2. Derrek Lee: He's In BG's first game Friday, junior top half of the seventh. That, or the unit that averaged for the Orange. ing the game winner, Barnes pitcher Hayley Wiemer contin- In game two, the Falcons 30.2 points per game last sea- "1 would rate |the spring over- tallied eight catches for 81 yards. finally healthy and back to ued to be dominant in MAC play, received another solid pitch- son just had the flavor pound- all as goingl pretty well," Briggs Tyrone I'ronly had four catches making pitchers pay for throwing a complete game, strik- ing performance, this time ed out of it by the defense. Both said. "It was just coming out for 70 yards to lead the Orange. their mistakes. He has ing out four and not allowing an from senior Emily Gouge, who Brown and Orange defenders here as a defensive line, show- Brandon said a big reason for earned run in the 5-2 victory. seven homers. had their way with the offenses ing that a lot of guys are ready to At the plate, BG got on board See SOFTBALL | Page 8 in a game that really resembled step up and play. The experience See FOOTBALL I Page 8 3. Manny Ramirez: early as senior Allison Vallas the overall tone of the spring shows that we're more mature Manny can just flat-out hit a baseball. He leads the A.L with 20 RBIs. 4. Nate McLouth: Griffey's base hit lifts Reds over Brewers in thrilling extra-inning rally Pirates fans don't have much By Jo. Kay to cheer about, so McLouth's The Associated Press "I'm still excited. We needed that one so .384 average can provide badly - big-time. That was a good script. some relief. CINCINNATI — When Edwin Encarnacion came to bat in I can sleep tonight. I haven't slept 5. Rafael Furcal: He's the bottom of the 10th against got 27 hits and a .409 average Brewers closer Eric Gagne, the worth nothing." for the Dodgers. few thousand rain-chilled fans left in the stands began to boo. Dusty Baker | Reds manager Encarnacion expected it. The third baseman let their struggling offense. Down throwing well lately, convert- Milwaukee pull ahead in the top to jheir last at-bat yesterday, they ing his last five chances, and of the inning with yet another Anally got it going. assured Yost that he could get error. Then he hit a solo homer, "I'm still excited," manager those last three outs. his second of the game, that Dusty Baker said. "We needed "He felt good," Yost said. "1 sparked the Cincinnati Reds that one so badly — big-time. check with my relievers every toward a slump-busting, 4-3 That was a good script. I can day. It was pushing it a little bit, win yesterday. sleep tonight. I haven't slept but he felt good, he felt loose." "I knew my error could lose the worth nothing." The feeling didn't last. game," said Encarnacion, who Encarnacion helped the "I felt very good," Gagne said. has six of Cincinnati's 11 errors Brewers pull ahead 3-1 in the top "I got behind in the count. That's this season. of the 10th by booting a ground- the thing: You've got to get ahead. Instead, Paul Bako followed er as he hurried to try to start a I didn't do that today.'' with another solo shot off double play. Jared Burton (1-1) After Gagne gave up the back- Gagne (1-1), who was pitching let in a run with a wild pitch, and to-back homers and walked for the fourth day in a row. Ken J.J. Hardy singled home another. Scott Hatteberg, Salomon Griffey Jr. eventually ended it Milwaukee was only three Torres relieved and gave up with a run-scoring single off outs from a series sweep. an infield single by Brandon Salomon Torres. Manager Ned Yost didn't have Phillips. Griffey singled over The Reds won for only the any qualms about bringing in the head of right fielder Corey second time in their last nine Gagne to pitch for the fourth Hart to end the game and MAN OF THE HOUR: Ken Griffey Jr of the Redsttirows a fist into the air after driving in games, a downturn linked to straight day. The closer had been Encarnacion's misery. the deciding run in yesterday's come-from-bebind win over the Brewers. 8 Monday. Apnl 21.2008 SPORTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM SWEEP "I can't explain it. I give Kent State all the From Paqe 7 credit in the world. For whatever reason, them in," Stricklin said, whose we didn't come out and play with the team left only four runners on base in Friday's opener. confidence that we should have." Kent put even more runners on, and then put them across Danny Schmitz | BG baseball coach the plate, early in Saturday's win. So many, in fact, that the top Carpenter (ossed seven score- nearly the entire weekend. half of the first inning took 30 less innings, giving up two hits "It was kind of like we were in minutes to complete. and two walks. I lad his offense awe of them," BG coach Danny BG starter Kevin Light walked not taken up so much time scor- Schmitz said. "You just can'l do Chris Tremblay to start the game. ing 15 runs to BG's one, it is likely that." Doug Sanders singled. Anthony that he would have thrown a The falcons let Kent lake it Gallas homered. Greg Rohan sin- complete game shutout. to them again yesterday. A final gled, lared Bartholomew walked. Instead, he settled for letting score of 6-1, another strong start Ryan Mitchell singled. his offense pound out 20 hits, by Kenl hurier Kyle Smith, and Soon it was 8-0 Kenl, without a including three home runs, two another erroriess game were in single falcon coming to bat, and doubles and two triples, lo crush the books in just over two hours. the rout was on. the Falcons 15-1. "I can't explain it," Schmitz said. It didn't help BG that Chris Anthony Gallas hit two of those "I give Kent Stale all the credit in Carpenter started on the mound home nins, and added another the worid. For whatever reason, for the Golden Hashes that after- yesterday. He attributes his recent we didn't come out and play with noon. The 6-feet-4-inch hurier success to a simple matter of the confidence that we should was drafted by the Detroit Tigers punctuality. have." JIMMOME ' IN THE CLUTCH: The Minnesota Twins celebrate their 2-1 ertra inning victory ovei the Indians yesterday in 2004, and the same size advan- "Being on time and prepared in Kenl now rides an 11 -game tage that enabled him to become the on-deck circle has been key winning streak and a first-place his school's leading basketball for me lately," Gallas said. "I didn't berth in the MAC Fast into this scorer surely intimidated the think I did enough of dial eariy in week's non-conference tills with falcon offense on Saturday. die year, but now I am," Marshall mid Duquesne. I Twins top Tribe in extra-inning affair "He's probably our best pros- Suchasimplisticapproachpaid BG, meanwhile, is left to pick up pea." Stricklin said. "1 le just has great dividends for Kent, while the pieces as they host Division III By Jon Kr.twczyiiski great stuff." BG was caught on their heels lor foe Albion tomorrow at 3 p.m. The Associated Press be up (here in the big situations," average to .269. fie is 9-for-15 said Morneau. whose big 10th- 1.600) with 12 HBIs with runners inning hit gave Minnesota a 2-1 in scoring position this season. MINNEAPOLIS Even as his victory ovei t.level,mil yesterday. "He's the guy we want up there Freddie average hovered In the ,220s Morneau whiffed on his first in big situations," Twins man- FOOTBALL i Sheehan £ S Barnes ;through tin' first two weeks chance to beat the Indians but ager Ron Gardenhire said. From Page 7 1. t

of ihe hat by Wiemer gave BG a -center with two outs. down to advance the runners, BG took the contest in the bot- run in the second after walking, SOFTBALL two-run homer, scoring senioi Tlie Falcons couldn't respond but overall the learn played well. tom half of the inning loading and Wiemer put the stamp on From Page 7 Dawnjene Del.ong. From lhat in the bottom of the eighth, and I thought that Kmily Gouge threw the bases but only able to gel one the contest, homering lo right point on, it was a pitchers' duel landers picked up her third win really well, as did Wiemer." nm home. on the first pilch she saw in the struck out a career-high 15 bat- between Gouge and Northern of the season. BG responded to the Friday "We didn't hit the ball excep- liottom of the eighth, giving BG -lers despite taking a 3-2 loss in reliever loreigh Landers, who "TTie team played really hard afternoon loss by picking up two tionally well, but found ways to a 2-1 victory. extra innings. In the contest, both took over for the Husky starter today," said head coach Shannon one-nm victories against the score through gixxl base running At the plate, both teams teams Struck early as the I luskies after the first Salsburg. "In the first game we Broncos, HI Ihe first game, BG and people being able lo work the struggled to generate runs and scored two runs in the lop of Ihe Both Landers and Gouge dom- came out, set the tone and took secured a 2-1 victory thanks to the count," said Salsburg. "(iouge did hits, as there were only eight hits Bis) on a pair of IIHIs: the first a inated bailers, only allowing six advantage of opportunities. In pitching tandem of Wiemer and a great job of coming in and shut- between the two learns and only double to center, the second a hits by either team until the game the second game we had some Gouge, who combined to allow ting them down and mixing il up. three extra-base hits. single that snuck through the left was forced into extra innings. In opportunities where we didn't seven hits and one earned run. Today is a great example of a MAC The weekend capped H( rS best side of the infield the extra frame, Gouge made ihe push a run across, and that came Despite several chances for tournament game, which is pre- Stretch of Ihe season as they went BG answered right hack in the firsi mistake as I lusky shortstop back to gel us. We have lo contin- each team, scoring in ihe contest paring us for later in the season. HI during the liomestand and bottom of the first as one swing Michelle N'endza homered to left ue working on getting our bunts was held to laic as, in the fifth Game two against Western Wiemer improved to III on the .freshman Rachel Delp hit her sec- proved to be much of (he same season, eight of her nins coming ond career home run, a high fly as game one. as once again in MAC play. Notional 'i-.».nwini] ■ ■ ■nm in ■■inni«Fmi»t i 419-353-5800 Management Inc. www.meccabg.com

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as Colt's contract ends By Rachal Zoll The Associated Press By Richard Lardnar The Associated Press NEW YORK — Pope Benedict XVI began the final day of his H ARTPORD, Conn. — No weap- American journey by blessing on is more important to tens of the site of the Sept. 11, 2001, thousands of U.S. troops in Iraq terrorist attacks on the World and Afghanistan than the car- Trade Center and pleading bine rifle. And for well over a with God to bring "peace to decade, the military has relied our violent world." on one company. Colt Defense The visitby Benedict toground of Hartford, Conn., to make the zero was a poignant moment in M4s they trust with their lives. a trip marked by unexpectedly Now, as Congress considers festive crowds anxious to see spending millions more on the the former academic who for guns, this exclusive arrange- three years has led the world's ment is being criticized as a bad Roman Qitholics. deal for American forces as well KIBSTYWIGGlESWOItTH APPHOIO Benedict was driven in the as taxpayers, according to inter- THE GUN WARS: U S Army Stall Sergeant Ruben Romero. Irom fort Bermng. Ga. dem- popemobile part-way down views and research conducted onstrates new technology making use of a magnifying video camera and thermal imaging on a ramp now used mostly by by The Associated Press. the M4 weapon, during a demonstration on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Riga. construction trucks to a spot "What we have is a fat con- by the north tower's footprint. tractor in Colt who's gotten "The fact is, the ( ni-s lor battlefield valor in He walked the final steps, very rich off our wars in Iraq Vietnam. "I'm not going to stand knelt in silent prayer for a few JUUEJACMSCW ! APPHOIO and Afghanistan," says Sen. Tom American Gl today here and disparage the senator, moments, then rose to light a POPE: Maria Ferrino. of Brazilia. Brazil, holds up a photo of Pope Benedict XVI while waiting Coburn, R-Okla. but I think he's wrong." memorial candle. for his arrival at a rally Saturday at St. Joseph's Seminary in Yonkets. NY The M4, which can shoot hun- doesn't have the In 2006, a non-profit research Addressing a group that dreds of bullets a minute, is a group surveyed 2,600 soldiers who included survivors, clergy and than 2,900 people were killed in ties to ground zero to join him: shorter and lighter version of the best weapon." had served in Iraq and Afghanistan public officials, he acknowledged the four crashes of the airliners survivors, relatives of victims and company's M16 rifle first used 40 and found 89 percent were satis- the many faiths of the victims at hijacked by al-Qaida. four rescue workers. He greet- years ago during the Vietnam War. Tom Coburn | Senator fied with the Ml. While Colt and the "scene of incredible violence "God of peace, bring your peace ed each member of the group At about $ 1,500 apiece, the M4 is the Army have trumpeted that and pain." to our violent world," the pope individually as a string quartet overpriced, according to Cobum. Infantry Center in Fort Benning, finding, detractors say the survey The pope also prayed for "those prayed on a chilly, overcast morn- played in the background. In It jams too often in sandy envi- Ga. "To replace it with some- also revealed that 19 percent of who suffered death, injury and ing. "Turn to your way of love his prayer, he also remembered ronments like Iraq, he adds, and thing that has essentially the these soldiers had their weapon loss" in the attacks at the Pentagon those whose hearts and minds those who, "because of their pres- requires far more maintenance same capabilities as we have jam during a firelight. and in the crash of United Airlines are consumed with hatred." ence here that day, suffer from than more durable carbines. today doesn't make good sense." And the relationship between Flight 93 in Shanksvillc, Pa. More Benedict invited 24 people with injuries and illness." "And if you tend to have the Colt's exclusive production the Army and Colt has been problem at the wrong time, agreement ends in June 2009. At frosty at times. Concerned you're putting your life on the that point, the Army, in its role over the steadily rising cost of line," says Coburn, who began as the military's principal buyer the M4, the Army forced Colt to examining the M4's perfor- of firearms, may have other gun- lower its prices two years ago by Lawsuit alleges affairs department is not mance last year after receiving makers compete along with Colt threatening to buy rifles from complaints from soldiers. "The for continued M4 production. another supplier. Prior to the fact is, the American Gl today Or, it might begin looking for a warning, Colt "had not demon- providing adequate care for U.S. veterans doesn't have (he best weapon. totally new weapon. strated any incentive to consider And they ought to." "We haven't made up our a price reduction," then-Maj. By Paul Ella. The lawsuit, filed in July "We find that the VA has sim- U.S. military officials don't agree. mind yet," Radcliffe says. (.en leffrey Sorcnson, an Army The Associated Press by two nonprofit groups rep- ply not devoted enough resourc- They call the M4 an excellent car- William Keys, Colt's chief exec- acquisition official, wrote in a resenting military veterans, es," said Gordon F.rspamer, the bine. When the time comes to utive officer, says the Ml gets \o\ ember 2006 report. SAN FRANCISCO — The accuses the agency of inad- lawyer representing (he veter- replace the Ml. lhe\ want a com- impressive reviews from the bat- Coburn is the M4's harshest U.S. Department of Veterans equately addressing a "rising ans groups. "They don't have bat rifle that is leaps and bounds tlefield. And he worries that bash- and most vocal critic. But his Affairs isn't doing enough to tide" of mental health prob- enough psychiatrists." beyond what's currently available. ing the carbine will undermine the concern is shared by others, prevent suicide and provide lems, especially post-traumatic The lawsuit also alleges that "There's not a weapon out confidence the troops have in it. who point to the "SCAR." made adequate medical care for stress disorder. the VA takes too long to pay dis- there that's significantly better "The guy killing the enemy by Belgian armorer HN llerstal, Americans who have served But government lawyers say ability claims and that its inter- than the M4," says Col. Robert with this gun loves it," says Keys, and the IIK416, produced by in the armed forces, a class- the VA has been devoting more nal appellate process unconsti- Radcliffe, director of com- a former Marine Corps gener- Germany's Heckler & Koch, as action lawsuit that goes to resources to mental health and tutionally denies veterans their bat developments at the Army al who was awarded the Navy possible contenders. trial this week charges. making suicide prevention a right to take their complaints top priority. They also argue to court. that the courts don't have the The groups are asking U.S. authority to tell the department District Court ludge Samuel how it should operate. Conti, a World War II U.S. Army The trial is set to begin veteran, to order the VA to HIGHER EDUCATION. Credits Transfer. today in a San Francisco drastically overhaul its system. federal court. Conti is hearing the Dial with- An average of 18 military out a jury. veterans kill themselves "What I would like to see Take 15 transferable credit hours at each day, and five of them from the VA is that they actu- are under VA care when they ally treat patients with respect," Owens Community College during commit suicide, according to said Bob Handy, head of the a December e-mail between Veterans United for Truth, one the summer and save $7,000-$10,000" top VA officials that was filed of t he groups su i ng t he agency. on your bachelor's degree. as part of the federal lawsuit. Handy, 76, who retired from "That failure to provide care the Navy in 1970, said he found- is manifesting itself in an epi- ed the veterans group in 2004 demic of suicides," the veterans afterhearingmyriadcomplaints Choose from many opportunities to groups wrote in court papers from veterans about their treat- invest your savings. You could use your filed Thursday. ment at the VA when he was a A study released this week by member of the Veterans Caucus hard-earned money toward investments, the RAND Corp. estimates that of the state Democratic Party. 300,000 U.S. troops — about 20 The department acknowledges education, a car, a house or travel. You percent of those deployed—are in court papers that it takes could even graduate a semester early, \i,k S11 us suffering from depression or on average about 180 days to r hum SliuJt in post-traumaticstressfrom serv- decide whether to approve a get a job and begin earning a salary, thus ing in Iraq and Afghanistan. disability claim. increasing the value of your tuition savings. U.S. sergeant faces charges of premeditated murder

ByAudrayMcAvoy sive and prone to violence. Imagine the possibilities The Associated Press Shore is expected to testify at Owens Community College Corrales' court-martial. HONOLULU — A platoon Besides premeditated murder, offers you with Summer sergeant accused of shooting the Army is charging Corrales, an unarmed Iraqi and then 35, with wrongfully solicit- classes, conveniently available ordering another U.S. soldier ing another soldier to shoot an to "finish him" faces a court unarmed, wounded Iraq. A third days, evenings, weekends martial this week for premedi- charge alleges Corrales planted and online. tated murder. an AK-47 rifle next to the victim Sgt. 1st Class Trey Corrales, of after he was shot. San Antonio, faces a minimum Frank Spinner, Corrales' law- of life with parole if convicted. yer, did not return a phone call For more information about The Iraqi man was shot mul- seeking comment. tiple times in the head and A jury—called a "panel" in the 'luisites. chest near the town of Kirkuk military justice system — of at call 1-800-GO-OWENSor when Corrales' platoon raided least five soldiers will determine a suspected insurgent hide out Shore's guilt or innocence. They www.owens.edu. on lune 23. The U.S. military would also sentence Corrales if hasn't been able to identify the they convict him. man by name. Corrales is due to be arraigned Pvt. Christopher Shore, today, while the trial is expected the soldier Corrales allegedly to stan Wednesday and last three ordered to fire additional shots or four days. at the man, was found not guilty The prosecution and the of third-degree murder in a defense are expected to argue • February court-martial but con- several motions before Wright victed of aggravated assault. He today, including one submit- was sentenced to 120 days in ted by the government to * prison and a two-grade reduc- prevent the introduction of tion in rank. evidence related to post-trau- Shore, 26, admitted he shot at matic stress disorder. the man but said he intendonally Corrales and Shore deployed missed. The Winder, Ga., native to Iraq for 15 months start- said he fired his weapon because ing in mid-2006 with the REGISTER NOW) OWENS he was afraid of outwardly dis- 25th Infantry Division's 3rd Summer classes begin May 27 and June 2. Summer weekend classes begin May 30. eOMMUNIIYCOUEGE obeying Corrales, a soldier his InfantryBrigadeCombatTeam defense team portrayed as abu- based outside Honolulu.

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