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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. FRIDAY,The Dec. 4, 1998 A dailyBG Independent student News press Volume 85* No. 63 Speaker: HIGH: 57 ^k LOW: 50 'Sex is not an , emergency
□ The safe sex discussion sponsored by Womyn for Womyn adressed many topics ■ The men's basketball of concern for women. team heads to Eastern Michigan Saturday. By mENE SHARON SCOTT The BG News Birth control methods, tools for safer sex and other issues ■ The women's were addressed at a "Safe Sex" basketball team is ready roundtable Thursday. The dis- for the Cougar BG News Photo/JASON SUGGS cussion was sponsored by Womyn for Womyn. shoot-out. People at Mark's Pub enjoy a drink Thursday. Below, John Tuylka, a senior psychology major takes a shot. Leah McGary, a certified fam- ily nurse practitioner from the Center for Choice, led the discus- Bars claim responsibility sion. ■ The men's swimming McGray emphasized the and diving teams are importance of using a birth con- BATTLE to curb binge drinking trol method. She suggested ready for Eastern using condoms, birth control, a Michigan Invitational. This is the third part of a three part series female condom, spermicide, ofth diaphragm or the vaginal contra- ceptive film. about binge drinking. The first article gave "It is important to take your an overview of the binge drinking problem. birth control pill at the same time everyday," she said. Yesterday's article looked at how the She also addressed the issue of the expectations men and ■ The Shuttle Endeavour University is curbing binge drinking. women have during intimate moments. launch was delayed Today's article examines the responsibility "Women like to be cuddled, hugged, touched, kissed and bars have to combat excessive drinking. nurtured," McGray said. The focus of men is to 'get off." In addition, she said it is Spitler said Mark's makes every ■ A Texas prison □ Several local bars said they important that a couple is pre- attempt to cut people off who have had too escapee is thought to pared before having sex. will cut students off if they much to drink. He said he cuts people off be dead. "Sex is not an emergency," she if they are passed out, incoherent, unable are drunk. said. "It can be planned and to communicate or stumbling, yet it is hard thought out. Don't depend on to see the warning signs. your partner to supply condoms, "Every night we cut someone off, but it By BRANDI BARHITE be prepared yourself." is hard to moderate how much a person ■ In Andrews, N.C., an The BG News However, if a situation was to FBI leader says that has had to drink because they often don't occur in which no one has a con- They baby-sit every Thursday, Friday start drinking here — they will come from dom, than she suggested cud- there is no reason to and Saturday night. parties," Spitler said. dling naked. believe that Rudolf is Spitler noted that because students do They say "no more." They say "go Oral sex was also discussed. home." They take away car keys. not always start drinking at his bar, it gone. She said it is possible to catch a Some bartenders are weekend baby-sit- makes the bartenders' job more difficult, sexually transmitted disease ters. yet he said, "we do the best we can." during oral sex, if a blood vessel Some University faculty and students Bowling Green bartenders said they do breaks. She said it is wise to use disagreed and said local bartenders are not not like to baby-sit college students, but as a condom during oral sex as Opinion 2 the dangers of binge drinking become doing the best they can. Chris Hageman, well. Page Three 3 more and more publicized, bars have little Wellness Connection coordinator and co- World and Nation 4 McGray addressed the differ- choice but to assume a major role in curb- director of BGSU Binge Drinking and Vio- ence purpose for sex between an lence Prevention Program, said she has not Sports 6 ing binge drinking. adolescent and an adult. Adoles- found Bowling Green bars to be very coop- Agate 8 Binge drinking is defined as five or cence (14 to 18) have sex for erative. NOW 9 more drinks in a row for men and four or attachment. Adults (18 to 23) "We have invited bar owners to partake more drinks in a row for women. The have sex for pleasure, to have an national binge drinking rate is 44 percent, in committees, yet they have not attend- orgasm. while BGSU's binge drinking rate is 52 ed," she said. "I'm not finding that bars are "It was helpful," said Becky going above and beyond." "For me success has four percent. Castello, Womyn for Womyn On a whole, Bowling Green bar owners Hageman said bars need to have bar- coordinator. "It was nice to hear parts: Never stop learning, tender training and be stricter about serv- and bartenders said they accept the some straight talk about sex ing. She would like to see bars limit their believe in yourself even responsibility they have to help decrease without preaching or judg- when no one else does, binge drinking. They also said they realize advertising on campus. She also said curb- ments." ing binge drinking is a community effort, find a way to make a dif- the major role they play in promoting Michelle Mezaris, Womyn for ference, and eat the heart responsible drinking. which involves the University, city and Womyn co-coordinator felt the Tim Spitler, bartender and owner of local bars. of a watermelon. discussion was a worthy experi- Mark's Pub, said bars, without a doubt, are Terry Rentner, journalism professor and ence. responsible for what happens in the bar, co-director of the project, agreed. She said "This discussion was a won- bars are not cooperating with the Universi- Harvey B. Mackay and they are responsible for what students derful opportunity to ask ques- ty attempts to curb binge drinking and a do after they leave. He said students often tions and receive accurate infor- think he is mean when he refuses to serve great deal of responsibilityrests with bars. mation," she sad. a drunken student, yet it is part of his job. Rentner also said bartenders need to be Yvonne Singh, the club faculty "We have a lot of responsibility," Spitler trained to recognize when students have adviser said the event was a suc- Look for stories, had too much to drink. said. "We make attempts to curb binge cess. horoscopes, weather, drinking by cutting people off and limiting "The most successful aspect crossword puzzles and excessive consumption. We care and we more on the updated try to jump in and intervene." i See BINGE, page five. BG News website. • See SEX, page five. Check it out at: Processional builds on tradition, brotherhood WWW. □ Alpha Sigma Phi and hats and walk in a single file Yale University to honor broth- marched last year and it was "II is exciting to do," he said. line through campus. Each ers who have passed away and unforgettable. "It is a long walk that gives you bgnews.com brothers participate in brother will have his right hand used as a new brother initiation. "Being that it is a tradition, it time to think about your fraterni- the Black Lantern on the right shoulder of the Michael Beals, Alpha Sigma Phi is exciting to carry on the tradi- ty" Processional every brother in front of him. With fraternity member, said the tra- tion," Wickline said. "There is a He also said that the marshal each step the brothers will grow dition was restarted last year sense of closeness and unity." of the procession wears a white If you have a news tip or year. a little bit closer. because of the symbolism of the Beals said the fraternity will robe and the rest of the brothers The Black Lantern Procession- ritual. This tradition is done begin the procession at the ceme- wear black. He said they wear have an idea for a story, al is an Alpha Sigma Phi ritual throughout the nation. tery and walk throughout cam- black" to mourn the death of call anytime and ask to held every year on Dec. 6, the "It symbolizes unity," he said. pus. The procession will then brothers and that they walk in a speak with an editor. By BRANDI BARHITE The BG News anniversary of the birth of their "It strengthens the fraternity and walk back to their fraternity certain pattern. fraternity promotes Greek unity." house and form the Greek "The march is done in com- At 3 a.m. Sunday 45 fraternity The Black Lantern Procession- Jon Wickline, another Alpha Omega and read Alpha Sigma brothers will dress in black robes al started in the mid-1800's at Sigma Phi member, said he Phi literature. 372-6966 • See LANTERN, page five.
< 1 page 2 The BG News Friday, December 4, 1998
Opinion Editor Natalie Miller Opinion 372-2604
The BG News "Sick Puppies" Jerry Jezek 210 West Hall WiLL , WHATEVER . \QQPS . SOR.B.Y. MY BAD. DO You TRWLT FEEL. A NEED Bowling Green State University \IELL DO YO\J w/we TO Q0 fAUGH' SEE? THeKi'S TO A'O W TH£ COWNFALL Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 ^WHAteveR. WHAT f WTi0hiAL\2£ AA0 T£M^ Phone: (419) 372-2601 see, i HATE THAT', ANOTHER. OiOC-'W OF AMERICAN SPeCCH A~D E-mail: [email protected] PEOPLE ARE ALWAVS 6AD". THAT'S NOT VOCABULARY THOUGH A WAFT IVltfTHlA/PPr? SAYING »T, BUT O^TEN 6VEN CLOfE To ANY PERSONAL. ADV6CAT>0N OF DARLA WARNOCK l" THE LEAST FOR/-V Of REAL ENGLISH' UNDE5IREABL.6 SLAAJO Editor-in-Chief LOGICAL CONTEXTS. ITERA-UNOLO&Y ? SARAH BEDNARSKI NATALIE MILLER Managing Editor Opinion Editor BRANDIBARHITE KIM WILFONG Avtistant Managing Editor Copy Chief MIKE WENDLING TOD McCLOSKEY Chief Reporter Sports Editor JASON SUGGS JOHN WENZEL Photo Editor Entertainment Editor TARA CANNON Graphics Editor LETTER Mythology pitted against Religion The propaganda machine is the historical implications which "Anger, hatred, and fear lead In the past couple of weeks, a lot of criticism has been leveled at UAO become an idealistic point of to the Dark Side." Darth Vader is regarding our handling of bringing in filmaker Spike Lee to speak at BGSU starting; the engines are hum- Most recently , The BG New* has given its frank and critical opinion of our ming. The Kenner toy factory's worship and the mystery goes the man that has become the pro- "mishandling" or Mr. Lee. pumping and plastic action fig- unrecognized. The three major prietor of a system, a machine- Because every person and every organization on campus is obviously ures are squirting out. It's almost religions of today have disquali- man, a worm. He eventually allowed to hold whatever opinion he. she or they may want, we're not writ- Star Wars time again! fied themselves because they are finds his humanity, as we must ing in order to criticize anyone simply for the opinion he, she or they may I wrote an article last semester killing each other over different all do. When Luke begins to kill have. Hopefully, we can better explain what has happened and what we plan defending the opinion that the metaphors referring to the same his father, out of hatred, the to do and thereby allow students and organizations to form their opinions Star Wars myth was more proper idea; metaphors that are no Emperor tells him that he's from this. for our society than that of Chris- longer relevant to our contempo- becoming more and more his More than half a year ago, we had set a date, Oct 15, on which Spike Lee tianity. Today, I'm going to rary society. The metaphors of slave. Luke desists and only his would come to speak at our University. We dealt with his agency, which is our expand that point. Star Wars are relevant. father's compassion destroys the traditional procedure, and were assured that Mr. Lee would be here. Unfortu- nately, as the time drew near it turned out that Mr. Lee had been put between I got a chance to see the pre- We live in a mechanical world; Emperor and saves his son. a rock and a hard place. view for the new prequel. Some- old, and eventually dying. With- computers, vehicles, and means The saga is wonderful and the He had a scene he needed to reshoot that same day and his option became thing happened to me in that out doing all this, a myth is not of instant communication sur- best part is that no human being losing money on that shoot or risking us suing him by not coming to BGSU movie theatre as the lights went operating correctly. round us. The New Testament, on this planet will kill another Because he had more to lose financially by not shooting the scene, he chose to down and that music (such a The three major religions of Koran, and Torah do not deal one just because they don't wor- cancel the Oct 15 date. He also chose to let his agent go, at which point we part of our culture) began. 1 today have disqualified them- with these things because they ship the idea of The Force. No began dealing with his assistant. remember saying to my mother selves and their worships from weren't around when these reli- one can confuse these symbols Because in that instance and also in the most recent one, we did not receive that I felt like a new chapter of any realistic mythological pur- gions formed. Whereas Star with historical events in human a signed contract from Mr. Lee until a couple weeks before the schedule speak- the Bible was being written. In a pose in the coming Millennium. Wars mythologizes machines history, yet they work to put us ing date both times, we were unable to go forward with the usual publicity way, this is true because Star In order to understand this state- and computers. C-3P0 actually in our place and show us the that we would have undertaken. But we felt that student interest in hearing Mr Lee was so strong that it was worth letting it come down to the last Wars is the myth of our genera- ment we must examine what a shows compassion for R2D2 dividing line of morality and minute tion. metaphor is. A metaphor uses when he gets shot. Lucas has what can happen when we give We don't know if Mr. Lee was truly sick— all we know is what his personal I got a lot of angry mail last one seemingly incongruous done an excellent job of personi- in to fear and hatred. In other assistant repeatedly told us such and claims to have at one point called Mr. time. People said things like, word to describe another. For fying the computer and bringing words, you don't have to kill for Lee directly after speaking with our representatives, making sure that Mr Lee "Yoda and Luke Skywalker are example, instead of saying: it into a mythological context, your mythology in order for it to was unable to attend And once again, unfortunately, that is all we can do as mythological characters. ]esus "Arnold jumps high. He jumps making it part of humanity. work! a student group. We -"an't fly out to New York and check out Mr. Lee's health lived, walked, and died for your LIKE a grasshopper," the Another difference is the use I am excited about the new We can't provide for an emergency circumstance in case our performer falls ill. sins-and mine." Guess what metaphor would be, "Arnold IS a of "The Force." Notice how trilogy and hope a new age of No one at UAO is happy about this. Just as with any other student, we're kids, mythology doesn't mean grasshopper." ambiguous, yet important it is to artistic expression is coming all in the midst of preparing for finals and making sure that our classes are fin- LIE! Just because something is a The problem with words like the myth. It is everywhere at along with a change in thought ished satisfactorily Last year we held around 200 events during which per- God, Yahweh, Jesus, once. "It surrounds us, pene- about our place in the Universe. formers spoke, sang or did comedy, students participated in various outdoor myth, doesn't mean it has no trips, community service events and Homecoming We try our very best and basis in reality. On the contrary, Mohammed, Moses, etc. is that trates us. Life makes it grow." The future might be more excit- we are at least as disappointed as the rest of the Bowling Green community a myth must ground the individ- they are metaphors that have But the force is neither good nor ing than we can possibly imag- when something like this doesn't work out. ual to the contemporary society, historical references but refer to evil, it can be used for both. ine! But what we hope to do now, in moving forward, is to hear from students the society to nature, and nature, something transcendent of all There is no Zoroastrian divide Comments for Josh Minion can as to exactly who they would like to see brought to BGSU because that is our society and the individual, to the knowledge. So what happens is between the two, as we see in the be sent to [email protected] job to serve students' interests in our daily programming We can stand mystery of being born, growing we, the ignorant, get stuck with ancient texts of today. around and point fingers and feel sorry for ourselves or we can move forward and take another shot at bringing in another great speaker like we've been doing since we've existed as a group. The BG News needs cartoonists! If intersected, e-mail the BG News
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W The BG News "|k T" Editor-in-Chief, The BGNews Darla Warnock orld & JN ation 372-6966 Eye on Endeavour flight delayed news □ An alarm in the cockpit nixes the shuttle launch at the last minute. ■JOB LOSSES^^""""^^^^^^" Health care giant Johnson & Johnson to The Associated Press cut work force by 4,100 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Health care giant Johnson & A loud, flashing alarm went off Johnson is eliminating 4,100 jobs, or 4 percent of Us work force, in a in the cockpit of space shuttle bid to belter compete in the drug business and free up dollars to Endeavour with just 4 1/2 min- spend on research and development. utes to go in the countdown The cuts will be made over the next 18 months by closing 36 of the Thursday, forcing the postpone- company's 158 manufacturing plants, Johnson & Johnson ment of NASA's first space sta- announced late Thursday. tion construction flight. About 2,500 of the job cuts will be in the United States, with the remaining 1,600 in 20 countries throughout the world. The launch team began fuel- The cuts will mainly occur at manufacturing and operations facil- ing the shuttle later in the day ities whose work is being transferred to other existing facilities. The for another try early Friday, New Brunswick-based company is the world's biggest maker of though rain and cloudy skies health care products. were possible. Johnson & Johnson will take a one- time after tax charge of NASA has only five minutes approximately $800 million against fourth-quarter earnings to or less each day to launch account for costs of its planned reconfiguration, as well as for writ- Endeavour in order to meet up Associated Press Photo ing off research and development projects associated with the recent with the first space station part, acquisition of DePuy, Inc., a maker of orthopedics products. which was put in orbit two NASA Administrafor Dan Goldin, right, and astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria react as the The announcement was made after stock markets had closed. weeks ago by the Russians. The launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour is scrubbed Thursday at Kennedy Space Center, Fla. IBOMBING SUSPECT! shuttle contains the second sta- corners even if il means jusl of the systems and were confi- ers will hook up all the electrical FBI task force leader says no reason to tion component. shaving a second or two." dent it would not reoccur. connections and cables between The master alarm blared and The six astronauts crawled Endeavour's flight is already the two cylinders, and attach believe Rudolph is gone red lights flashed just before the out of Ihe shuttle, and two threw a year late because of a cash handrails and tools for future ANDREWS, N.C. (AP) — Credible signs exist to show bombing shuttle was to lift off around 4 up their hands. Commander crunch in Russia, one of NASA's crews. suspect Eric Rudolph is still hiding out in the North Carolina moun- a.m. Thursday. By the lime con- Robert Cabana held up his partners in building Ihe interna- Until the alarm sounded, il tains, a leader of an FBI lask force said Thursday. trollers traced the problem to a thumb and index finger a half- tional space station. The one-day looked as though the weather Terry Turchie of the Southeast Bomb Task Force said there are momentary drop in hydraulic inch apart: "We were that close." delay cost NASA about would be Ihe only problem. Rain many reports of suspicious activities in the search area, which is pressure and decided to press The problem was confined to 5600,000, mostly in fuel and and clouds moved in from Ihe more than a half-million acres of forest land. ahead, it was too late — they one of Endeavour's three overtime pay. Atlantic 1 1/2 hours before "These activities include prowlers, barking dogs at unusual hours had missed the cutoff by a sec- of the night, often for many nights in a row, missing food, and even hydraulic pressure units. The Aboard Endeavour is an liftoff, but drifted away with ond or two. pressure dropped just long some reports of strangers," he said. "We believe some of these American-made connecting pas- minutes to spare. enough to trigger Ihe alarm, evi- reports are credible as they relate to Eric Rudolph." "Sure, it's frustrating," said sageway named Unity. The Bill Readdy, shuttle program dently because of a sensitive Secretary of Stale Madeleine About 200 searchers continue looking for Rudolph, 32, an experi- astronauts will use Ihe shuttle Albright and other dignitaries enced outdoorsman. He has been a fugitive since the Jan. 29 bomb- director and a veteran shuttle switch, then returned to normal. commander. "But we do things NASA engineers spent the day robot arm to capture the Russian from around the world had ing of a Birmingham, Ala., abortion clinic thai killed an off-duty space station piece and attach il gathered in the drizzle to see policeman and severely wounded a nurse. right. We do things by the book, examining the problem, but to Unily. Then, two spacewalk- Endeavour and its crew off. He has since been charged in that bombing and in three Atlanta and we're not going to cut any found nothing wrong with any attacks, including Ihe 1996 Olympic Park bombing that killed one person.
Bobby Brown turns himself into Prison escapee to be dead □ Authorities say a body was Gurule, 29, was among seven condemned authorities again killers who tried to break out of the Ellis Unit FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Bobby Brown turned himself found near a prison that 15 miles northeast of Huntsville late Thanks- in Thursday on an arrest warrant issued after a report that he was resembles an escaped killer. drunk when he surrendered in September to serve time for drunken giving nighl. driving. Tracking dogs lost Gurule's scent on a An upset judge released Brown on $2,500 bail, but said he was los- The Associated Press road near the prison. A massive search that ing patience. focused on the area immediately surround- "I'm no longer inclined to give him any more consideration and to HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A body was treat him any differently than any other defendant that walks found floating in a river Thursday and ing Ihe prison failed to turn up any leads, through these courthouse doors," Judge Leonard Feiner said. prison officials said it resembled a killer who and authorities on Thursday posted a 55,000 The Miami Herald had reported the singer was drunk and told a escaped from death row on Thanksgiving. reward for Gurule's capture. probation officer that he had smoked marijuana on Sept. 28 when he There was no confirmation that the body The work project, where inmates make turned himself in to begin serving a five-day sentence for drunken was that of Martin Gurule. The body was cloth goods for the corrections system, has driving. beneath a bridge on the Trinity River, about been suspended by prison administrators. As Brown left the courthouse, he apologized for his actions and four miles from Ihe prison unit that houses The reward was offered through Ihe gov- told reporters that he wanted to enjoy a sober life. ernor's office and Gov. George W. Bush "I'm making efforts to clean up my record," he said. "I'm sorry for death row, said Texas prison spokesman the disrespect I caused anybody." Larry Todd. demanded answers Gurule was able to The 31-year-old husband of Whitney Houston was arrested in It was found about 5:30 p.m. by two off- escape. 1996 after he lost control of his Porsche and struck a sign. His blood- duty correctional officers who were fishing, Associated Press Photo "I'm upset about it," said Bush, who jusl alcohol level was almost three times the legal limit. Todd said. He said the man bore a resem- Martin Gurule was the first man to flee relumed from a Middle East trip. "I've asked He served five days in the Broward County Jail and then checked blance to the escapee and wore "inmate-style Texas' death row since a member of Bon- the Texas Rangers to step in and answer the himself into a drug treatment center in Minnesota. shoes and inmate clothing." nie and Clyde gang escaped In 1934. question for me and for Texas." 2GSU VRiKrmo sewers UNION COPY mm Mr.:; Christmas Special Offer!!! Extending Our Hours for Shopping Your Copying Need*
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Continued from page one. Report shows growing gap plete silence and brothers reflect upon the past and the future," he in ability to attend college said. growing since 1940, Fillipic said Beals said the procession can □ Ohio is investing data says that a student whose parents are in the lop 25 percent That's largely because in the look intimidating to students less in higher family income bracket is about postwar years, there were plenty and community members, yet he education. 10 times as likely to earn a bach- of high-paying, low-skill jobs in said this is not a march against elor's degree than a student the steel, rubber and auto indus- anything. from the bottom 25 percent. tries in Ohio, Fillipic said. "This is in no way to scare or The Associated Press In 1970, the gap was six times. "Higher education was per- ceived as a luxury," he said. COLUMBUS Poorer By 1980, it had closed to the make people offended," he said. Now that most of those man- Ohioans will have a tougher point where students from the "It is just to signify that this is ufacturing jobs are gone, an edu- time succeeding because of less wealthiest families were four our day. We are just celebrating state investment in higher edu- times as likely to earn a degree. cation beyond high school is. our birthday." cation, a national education poli- The bottom line: children essential, Mortenson said. Yet Beals said they have encoun- cy analyst warned on Thursday. from poor families will stay poor state lawmakers have started, focusing on prisons, Medicaid tered a few taunts last year, but "People who are more educat- as the path to good-paying jobs increasingly includes the need and tax cuts he said they notified the commu- ed live better lives by nearly every measure available," said for college, he said. The Board of Regents, which nity about what they are doing Tom Mortenson, editor and pub- "We're going to end up with a oversees Ohio's publicly sup- in order to avoid problems. lisher of "Postsecondary Educa- lot of haves and have-nots in this ported colleges and universities, Richard Gullufsen, University tion Opportunity." country and in Ohio," predicted hopes to start turning that information officer, said he does But Mortenson, who spoke at Barbara Jennings, executive around next year when Gov.- elect Bob Taft and the Legislature not foresee any problems with a conference organized by the director of the Tuition Trust, Photo Provided which allows Ohioans to prepay put together the next state bud-. the processional. Ohio Tuition Trust Authority, said government has been cut- for college education while their get, Fillipic said. "It is a fraternity tradition and The brothers of Alpha Sigma Phi march in fheir traditional Black ting back its subsidy of higher children are still young. The board's budget recom- I have no anticipation about a Lantern March. education over the past two Matt Fillipic, vice chancellor mendations for the next two tradition," he said. decades. of the Ohio Board of Regents, school years includes a nearly $400 million increase in student Wickline said it is a positive sens,- oi brotherhood. "We are doing something spe- Gains made in the 1970s to said the problem is worse in make college education more Ohio than across the country. financial aid programs, as well tradition that can give the Beals added that they are the cial for ourselves, but we affordable have disappeared, he The gap between the percentage as more money for other pro- younger brothers a chance to only Greek organization who of Ohioans attending college and grams to increase access to col- encourage people to come out said. experience a meaningful ritual. has such a tradition and it makes Mortenson's study of census the national average has been lege. He said it will give them a real them unique. and watch," he said. BINGE
Continued from page one. try to advertise excessive con- them, yet generally he serves The bar owners agreed. They " sumption of alcohol and they do people — as long as they are "The responsibility to curb binge drinking said their bartenders are respon- Kiplyn Lorenzen, a freshman not have alcohol specials, lie standing. is up to students, society and parents. sible and are trained to recognize undecided major, also said bars said they do have "date nights" II is not my responsibility," are not doing all they can to cut and other promotions to get peo- he said. "They are going to drink People need to make sure they are raising when to stop serving. Spitler people off. ple to the bars, yet they do not whether they come to the bar or their kids right." said he will serve water to a per- "I drive my brother and his try to encourage binge drinking. not. People should be able to son, instead of a beer, if they are friends to a local Bowling Green Generally, he said students do drink as mm h as ihey want." drunk. He also said he will tell bar every weekend and they just When Blackenship worked at Tim Spitler not come to the bars to get drunk students to "slow down" if they sit there and gel drunk," she though. He said there are only a Easy Street Cafe he would let ouncr. Mark's Pub said. "The bartenders know small amount of people who customers get drunk and if Ihey are consuming excessive alcohol. them by name and make no come to his bar with the sole became too rowdy they would Wheeler said. "We like you to drink. He said there are also He also said despite the role attempt to limit their alcohol intent to get drunk. I le said bar- be asked to leave the bar. I le also drink, but we want to ensure the bars are trying to play in intake." bouncers walking the floor to tenders hear students talk about said he sen es water to people he safety. We try to make people curbing binge drinking, bar- A manager/bartender at make sure no one else is getting getting drunk and will cut off thinks cannot handle another drink responsibly. Everyone out of line or drinking too much. tenders are calling on everyone BW.Vs said their job is more dif- students who are dangers to drink. (bartenders) is cautious. No one Despite the responsibility to take responsibility to help ficult than people think. BW.Vs themselves or others. Another local bat. The ( ollege wants anything bad to happen." bars claim. University students said they have the difficult job of Yet Spitlef said the only time Station, lias a different attitude Uptown-Downtown manager reduce binge drinking. watching over 500 people with said bars are not solely responsi- he really sees •-indents coming in Inward binge drinking Jeff Hobbie agreed. He said his Bars are not the only organi- ble for curbing binge drinking. relatively little backup. At BW.Vs to get drunk is on Iheir 21st leannie Wheeler, a College bar does not try to serve people Several students agreed with zations that must take responsi- three bartenders usually manage birthday. He said bartenders Station manager and bartender, to the point of drunkenness and Blackenship and said students bility for binge drinking, parents, all of the customers. realize this and only lei the said bars have a responsibility to if a customer gets out of hand should be responsible for them- "It is hard to baby-sit cus- drinking go so tar. curb binge drinking and her bar they are escorted out. He also must also play a role, Spitler. selves. tomers," she said. "Bartenders One bartender disagreed, make- every attempt to do so. said Uptown does not lei stu- said. He said parents do not "The only responsibility they have to access a lot." though. James Blackenship, a She said they like students to dents in the bar if Ihey are want to know what their kids are (bars) have is to take the keys if a BW3's said they cut people off former Easy Street C ale bar- drink, but do not promote binge already drunk. if they are drunk or incapable of person has had too much to doing at his bar. tender, is a University student drinking. "If we the bartenders see talking or walking. They said it drink and call a taxi," Kim Miles, "Parents do not know what and said he does not feel respon- "We aren't just here for the someone who is obnoxious, we can be hard to determine when sible for controlling binge drink- dollar," Wheeler said. "We don't sophomore IPC major, said. their kids are doing," he said, just don't serve them," Hobbie someone is drunk because some ing. He said students are the want anyone to injure them- "People are responsible for "They need to open their eyes." said. "We try to cut them off themselves." people are good actors and can ones to be held responsible for selves or someone else.' Spitler said curbing binge fool the bartenders. their actions. Wheeler said if a student is before they even come in, il they Holli Engle, a freshman nurs- drinking starts at home and the BW3's said its bar is unlike "I guess I don't feel that drunk, the College Station will are drunk." ing major, agreed. She said a per- other bars in Bowling Green. She responsible," Blackenship said look lor friends to drive the Spitler said Mark's helps the son should have the self-control problem must be addressed said they have more expensive "I don't have the right to stop drunk person home or Ihey will binge drinking problem by mak- to moderate his/her drinking. before students get to college. Ron Lewandowski, a junior beer and do not advertise cheap them from drinking." even drive them home them- ing sure no one underage is "The responsibility to curb binge beer because they want to attract secondary education major, said He said he would serve pen selves She also said the College drinking in the bar. He said drinking is up to students, soci- responsible drinkers, not stu- pie as long as they are walking Station does not go out of ils waj individuals should control how ety and parents," Spitler said. dents who are going to drink to and talking. If a person has to promote drink specials or Mark's Pub bartenders always much they drink. get drunk. passed out or is sleeping at the happy hours. check ID'S and put wristbands "Bartenders are doing their "People need to make sure they Spitler said Mark's does not bar counter, he does not serve "We promote having fun," on students who can legal h job well," he said. are raising their kids right." 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Hoops to Falcons face EMU head _J The Falcons will a one-point loss to Boise State. "They're in a must-win situa- battle another team in tion," Stacey said. "We have to green and white go out there and take them seri- North Saturday. ously." The Falcons' first two games IJ The men's of the year came down to the last five seconds. swimming and diving By TOD McCLOSKEY Inexperience could be part of team is preparing for The BG News the reason the Eagles are winless the Eastern Michigan The Bowling Green men's this year. None of the starting basketball learn will be sick of five are seniors. And of the five, Invitational. seeing green and while after Sat- only one player, sophomore urday. guard Avin Howard, is a letter- After a disappointing loss to winner. By G. MICHAEL Ohio in their first Mid-American But, the Eagles do have size GRAHAM Conference game, the Falcons underneath the basket. Sopho- face another green and white more 6-7 Radney Tyson, junior 6- The BC News 6 Craig Erquhart and freshman color scheme — Eastern Michi- They may not say it out loud, 6-7 Calvin Warner will challenge gan at Ypsilanti, Mich. but the men's swimming and BG in the paint. The matchup with the Eagles diving team is probably thinking The Falcons must not let the is important for BG. Not only is this famous Martin Luther King Eagles' inside players become it their second road game of the line, "I have a dream." year, but it's their second MAC too physical. Ohio used its size game. to force BG into taking bad shots. That dream is to one day be "Especially with our slow As a result, BG committed more competitive with Eastern Michi- start, this is a big game," said fouls, putting Ohio on the free- gan on a yearly basis. Saturday, junior forward Anthony Stacey. throw line. the Falcons (1-4) have another "We want to get back on track." BG knows, the offense will chance to measure themselves BG (2-2 overall, 0-1 Mid- have to produce baskets. The against the Eagles in the Eastern American Conference) does not Falcons succeeded in only 18 of Michigan Invitational. face another MAC team until a 45 field goal attempts against the Dec. 21 home contest against Bobcats for a .400 percentage. "It's a good opportunity to get Western Michigan. EMU is 0-3 There are times when you've into their pool and get a feel for overall and 0-1 in the MAC after just got to make it," coach Dan when it really counts (Mid- losing to Akron 72-54 Wednes- Dakich said after the Ohio loss. American Conference Champi- day night. "Missing it in and out, shooting onships in March)," senior diver EMU, like BG, has had its it pretty with nice form and say- Photo Provided Jeff Allen said. "We have taken share of close games. The Eagles' ing 'Boy, 1 really tried,' is great. steps toward that (contending for other losses include an overtime But the difference between win- Tony Reid goes up for a rebound. He and the Falcons battle Eastern Michigan Saturday. the MAC title). We're mostly game against Colorado State and ning and losing is making it." freshmen this year. Most of them have a commitment to this pro- gram." BG hoops goes west Coach Randy Julian said East- ern's pool is a well-liked pool. He can tomorrow. □ The BG women's Coach Harold Rhodes has 12 mentioned the Michigan state basketball team travels BG is 3-2 overall and looking returning letterwinners on a swimming and diving champi- for its first In-season tourna- team dominated by sopho- onships are held in Ypsilanti. to Washington State ment title in ten years. mores. They start one senior. 6' for two games this WSU and BG have met only center Sheri Quinton. one "It's a great and fast pool," once in the past with the Fal- junior. 5'9 guard Cathy Julian said. "We swam well in a weekend. cons coming out on top 83-73 McNeely and three sopho- dual meet up there last year. The on the road. That result will mores. Sophomore Tricla Lamb kids like it. It's very much have no bearing on this year's leads the Cougars In scoring. designed like ours." By DAVE TRUMAN contest as most of the players BG alum Jackie (Motycka) The BG News on each team were In elemen- Mossing still holds the record In the earlier match. Eastern flew down US 23 and 1-75 to post Six days ago the Bowling tary school at the time. It has for most points in a game in the a 149-88 win at Cooper Pool. One Green women's basketball team been ten years since the tournament. She scored 35 was in Seton Hall, New Jersey Cougars hosted the Falcons. points against the Cougars to of the Eagles' top swimmers is playing the second of two games BG sophomore tie the record set in 1986. The Mark Leonard — an NCAA Ail- on back-to-back days. forward/guard Yolanda Holt Falcons also set the record for American last season. Today, they are in Pullman, said the team is still learning team offensive rebounds in a Aside from the Eagles, BG will Wash, for the first of another two the new style of coach Deanne game that same year when they swim and dive with Appalachian games against relatively unfa- Knoblauch. pulled down 28 In the first State, Ashland, Oakland, Deni- miliar competition. "The team Is coming along round against Baylor. son and Michigan. The Wolver- That is a short turnaround and adjusting well to the new WSU is 3-0 this season, ines have produced some of the time and a long way to travel for system," she said. "Going into averaging 92 points per con- lop swimmers and divers in the four games. this tournament, we want to be test. They have won the last country, including Tom Dolan. The Falcons will open the positive and try to pick up three shootouts and six of the Denison is among the perennial Cougar Shootout against the some wins." last seven. Division III powers, while Oak- home team at 7:30 tonight and BG's Liz Harris goes up tor a jumper in a contest earlier this year. The Cougars were 12-15 last American is 4-0 this season land was a force in Division II. It play either Colorado or Ameri- year and 6-12 in the Pac 10. and Colorado is 3-2. is in Division I this year. Hockey prepares for Michigan □ The Falcons hope after coming out strong for two standings, this weekend will be a their streak continues periods. The key to defeating the major obstacle. The stands are Wolverines this weekend will be expected to be full, and the game IHOCKEY into the weekend. playing tough the whole game. is expected to be uptempo and "Last time we went up to An* one that goes down in the books. Arbor, we played real tough for Michigan is second in the about 40 minutes," Jones said. BG By DIANA EDELMAN CCHA standings with 15 points The BG News "The last period got away from (6-6-1.5-5 I CCHA) us. I think we are going to con- (9-2-2) behind Ferris State (9-3- vs.— Time off can be a good thing. centrate hard on playing real 2). Last weekend, the Wolverines After Bowling Green had a intense, real focused." split their nonconference games weekend of games Nov. 20-21, it A lot has changed for the team with a win against Minnesota Michigan came back strong over Thanks- since it last faced off against the and a tie against Wisconsin. (9-2-2. 7 1-1 CCHA) giving, taking four points on the maize and blue. In net for Michigan tomorrow weekend against Miami and In the past, the Falcons' will be rookie Josh Blackburn, Saturday Northern Michigan. demise has been not being able who has a 1.81 goals-against BGSU Ice Arena . The past weekend BG intro- to finish. After a three-game win- average and a .917 save percent- duced a new forecheck and a less streak, Friday and Saturday age. WBGU88.1 new attitude, according to junior showed the problem may no 6:30 airtime Mike Jones, who was also named longer be an issue. Michigan plays at Miami tonight, having only played Central Collegiate Hockey Asso- "We are a young team," coach Scott Szuch ciation Defensive Player of the Buddy Powers said. "We are three road conference games Dave Crane Week headed back up the mountain thus far, before heading north to Game starts 7 p.m. Tomorrow will be the test for now." BG tomorrow. BO Newt Photo/DIANA EDELMAN BG as it takes on Michigan. But even while the team is BG faces-off at 7 p.m. tomor- BG fell to Michigan 5-2 Oct. 30 heading back up the CCHA row at the Ice Arena. BG's Marc Barlow (6) skates to the not In a recent game.
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Friday, December 4, 1998 The BG News page 7 BG swimmers, divers aim for EMU
□ A big invitational titanic event in history, but the Wright State. Thus win gives BG a fun and let loose. We're going to Bowling Green women's swim "We're going to walk in with ow game shot of momentum going into fly." meet will bring big team holds much importance in face on. It's at the right time." EMU. The divers will also face a this weekend's Eastern Michigan expectations for the Randy Julian Another factor aiding the tough challenge. They will start Invitational. swimmers and divers is health. women swimmers and Head Swimming and Diving Coach out the meet and could set the "We need this meet badly," The Falcons have struggled in divers. tone. Junior Ellyn Vreeland and coach Randy Julian said. "We Michigan has already beat the team in the country in Division recent weeks staying healthy freshman Kelli Wittenmyer will will be faster than we've been all women earlier in the season. III swimming. Also on the ballot which has not been to their ben- lead the Falcon attack. year and we need to see that. They are stacked with talented is Big Ten powerhouse Michigan, efit. Julian said the team is now By NICK HURM They're tired of working hard, and explosive swimmers. Ashland, Oakland and 99.9 percent healthy. "Were not going to force any- they want to go fast." Appalachia State. thing," Julian said. "We're going The BG News Many people may have never "We're excited and ready for The Falcons' opponents are no even heard of Denison College, The Falcons are coming off a the challenge," senior Katie to walk in with our game face on. It may not be considered a gimmes. The home team. Eastern which has the second-ranked big non-conference win against Rosinsky said. "We want to have It's at the right time." NBA season looks dim, dismal J Jordan rejoins labor entire season. Billy Hunter and Patrick Ewing The sides spent the first two as its lead negotiators. talks with the NBA hours merely "feeling each other "The one message I know he season in jeopardy. out," commissioner David Stern (Jordan) is delivering emphati- said, then went back to work cally is that people like Isiah can after breaking for lunch. The bar- sit on the sidelines and criticize, The Associated Press gaining session was the first in but when you are in the game it's 13 days with both full negotiat- harder," Falk said. NEW YORK - Late in the ing committees in attendance. The first order of major busi- lockout game, Michael Jordan If the owners and players ness Thursday was to decide checked back in. can't come up with a solution in whether to continue negotiating Jordan made a surprise the next couple of weeks, the under the framework that the appearance at the NBA labor entire 1998-99 season will be can- sides had discussed in two previ- talks Thursday, but whether his celed. Stern has steadfastly ous sessions — a six- or seven- magic touch can save the season refused to reveal on what date it year agreement with a compli- remains to be seen. will be too late to save the sea- cated "escrow tax" system in the His presence was promising, son. final three or four years. however, since his agent had Jordan's arrival marked the The proposals put on the table said he wouldn't get involved first time he had joined the talks Nov. 20 would include players again until discussions got seri- since Oct. 28, when he spent having 10 or 15 percent of their ous. about 8 1 /2 hours at the bargain- paychecks withheld if spending "His understanding was that ing table and helped try to bro- on overall player salaries exceed- a new proposal was going to be ker a deal. ed a targeted percentage of rev- made (by the owners), and he The sides met one other time enues. wanted to be there to listen to it," since then, on Nov. 20, and called The owners have asked for a agent David Falk said. "You can it their most productive session 50-50 split, while the players read into it that he's continuing to date. have tied many of their conces- to be involved and supportive of In the next couple of days, sions to receiving 60 percent. the union leadership." however, things unraveled. The The owners moved to 52 and After about six hours of talks, union said proposed changes to 53 percent on Nov. 20 and the however, neither side had put free agency timing rules were a players dropped to 57 percent, anything new on the table. "deal-killer," and the owners but those concessions became Jordan left early in the then said the union reneged on void under the ground rules that evening, and it was unclear if he its acceptance of a complicated have been set for the new talks. would return. He did not com- tax formula. "This lockout won't end until ment as he entered a hotel across Pressure for a settlement and the owners get as much as they Associated Press Photo from NBA headquarters, where panic over the fate of the season can out of the players," Alonzo the league and union were hud- increased in recent days, with Mourning of the Miami Heat Chicago Bulls Star Michael Jordan makes a surprise appearance at the NBA labor talks dled in a conference room trying former union president Isiah said as he arrived for Thursday's Thursday in New York City. to end the five-month dispute Thomas going so far as to sug- talks. "It comes down to greed that threatens to wipe out the gest that the union could replace on their part." iyson violates probation, could lead to jail Q A probation report Tyson served three years on a to prison again comes as he nears Tyson's probation was the probation question was com- Steve Johnson, executive 10-year sentence in Indiana for a return to the ring. He has a reviewed last year after the plicated by Tyson's no-contest director of the Indiana Prosecut- could lead to jail for raping a beauty pageant contes- fight planned for Jan. 16 against Holyfield bout, but no action plea in Maryland. Indiana has no ing Attorneys Council, said pro- Tyson. tant. He was convicted in 1992, Francois Botha in Las Vegas, his was taken. provision for such a plea. bation could be revoked even if and his probation expires in first bout since his boxing license "There are legal issues to Tyson has not been convicted in March. Tyson is undergoing psychi- The Associated Press was revoked for biting Evander atric treatment, one of the condi- research, and we think it would Maryland. Holyfield's ears during a 1997 Judge Patricia Gifford, who tions that led to reinstatement of be wise to wait and see what title fight. He was reinstated by INDIANAPOLIS — Mike presided at Tyson's trial and will his license by the Nevada Athlet- happens with his sentencing in "Good behavior is always a Nevada authorities in October. Tyson's probation officer will file decide if Tyson violated his pro- ic Commission. Maryland," Phillips said Thurs- condition of probation," Johnson court papers by Monday that bation, was out of her office day. said. "A no-contest plea would Walker said his petition The two men Tyson scuffled could lead to the former heavy- Thursday and unavailable for would not be a recommendation with in Maryland already have Although the no-contest plea not necessarily preclude a revo- comment. weight champion returning to regarding possible prison time reached a settlement with the was not an admission of guilt, cation of probation if evidence prison. "The judge can do everything for Tyson. boxer to avoid a civil suit. How- Tyson could face up to 20 years were brought to Judge Gifford George Walker, the chief pro- from nothing all the way to "What we actually say on the ever, the Montgomery County, in prison — 10 years on each that a criminal act had imposing the originally suspend- bation officer for Marion Superi- petition is to give the facts, the Md., prosecutor wants jail time count. He also could be fined up occurred." ed sentence, and anything in or Court, said Thursday it facts we all read in the paper," on the criminal charges. Sentenc- to $5,000. between," Walker said. The ing is to come early next year but Johnson said judges routinely appears Tyson violated terms of Walker said. "We want to go Tyson told the judge he didn't his probation as a result of his judge also could modify the sen- an exact date has not been set. warn offenders that they need tence or place new conditions on ahead and get this on the record. expect leniency or a lighter sen- no-contest plea to misdemeanor not be convicted of another Tyson's probation. ... We bring it to the court's atten- Walker and Beverly Phillips, a tence in return for the no-contest assault charges in Maryland on tion, and then all the legal stuff spokeswoman for the Marion plea, and he was aware it could offense to risk being sent back to Tuesday. The prospect of Tyson going kicks in." County Prosecutor's Office, said affect his probation. jail. Troy's Brewer named football Mr. Ohio □ Troy standout son of the Oakland Raiders. Nolan says Brewer has the has is an unwillingness to go None did what Brewer did power to run between the tack- down. He just has this thing collects awards and this season, finishing his career les, yet has enough speed that when he carries the ball that no waits for phone to with a string of 14 200-plus he's never been brought down one can tackle him." yardage games, totaling 7,656 from behind. His versatility isn't doubted, ring. yards for his career and scoring It's not because Brewer is an either. 761 points over four years. academic or discipline problem, Nolan put Brewer in as his The Associated Press Still, those who have seen him either. He carries a 3.7 grade- deep man on punts and kickoffs play are shocked that Brewer has point average is considering and he promptly returned three He rushed for a state-record received only a smattering of majoring in biological science in punts and four kickoffs for TDs. 2,856 yards and scored 40 touch- Division I-A scholarship offers. college. Opponents started squib-kicking downs this season, yet the tele- "It puzzles us a little bit," Off the field, he's the quiet, or punting the ball out of bounds phone at the home of Troy tail- Troy coach Steve Nolan said. dedicated kid that colleges to keep it away from him. back Ryan Brewer hasn't rung Brewer said he's not so much crave. Troy needed a punter, so off the hook from college coach- disappointed as mystified. "I hate to talk about myself," Brewer took over and averaged es trying to get his name on a let- "I'd like to know that too," he Brewer said when asked about 44 yards a kick. It needed a ter of intent. said when asked why he's not his strengths. placekicker and he kicked four That might change now. besieged by recruiters. "It does- Others aren't afraid to speak field goals of at least 30 yards The 5-foot-10, 205-pound n't bother me much. I expected for him. this season. It needed him to fill senior is the 12th winner of the more, but I have no clue. They "He's the most intense foot- in on defense and he intercepted Ohio Associated Press Mr. Foot- don't tell me. My coaches and ball player that I've ever seen," two passes. ball award. Past winners include family, they don't understand it said Nolan, who has been coach- Years ago, Nolan ran an NFL stars Robert Smith of the either." ing for 22 years. "He has a very instructional camp for Troy's Minnesota Vikings, Bobby Hoy- It's not that Brewer is slow — explosive running style. He's a junior-high students. Right ing of the Philadelphia Eagles, he had a 4.36-second 40-yard great blocker in our wing-T away, he noticed the sixth-grade Aatoctated Press Photo the Chicago Bears' Curtis Enis, dash at the Michigan summer offense. He's got great speed, kid they had allowed in who had Marc Edwards of the San Fran- camp. At 205 pounds, he's not great hands, great concentration. the fastest rime of anybody in Troy High School tailback Ryan Brewer Is the 12th winner of th« cisco '49ers and Charles Wood- brittle and has had few injuries. But the most important thing he the seventh-, eighth- or nintli- Ohio Associated Ress Mr. Football award. I » I page8 The BG News Friday, December 4, 1998
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T I « i Nick Hum The BG News PiwlfW * BGSU's Weekly Entertainment Section * Wrestling Sound Parade features new A Bug's Life stands up well Page N-1 music from Alanis Morissette, to the other computer- The BG News takes hold The Geto Boys and Placebo, 1 generated bug movie, Antz. Friday, plus the Psycho soundtrack. James Eldred reviews. What do you get when you |i^4i December 4,1998 mix muscle-ripped men in tight Entertainment Editor spandex with an All My Out- NEW MUSIC arty f MOVIE REVIEWS dm t'sque soap opera theme? Iff ia JP* John Wenzel How about the wonderful >*- N-2 *- N-3 372-2603 world of professional wrestling? The scenarios have changed over the years, but the major theme has stayed: to entertain. The big two, the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling have added a new twist by adding .« New book "let's get trashy," Jerry Springer theme. Phrases like "4 life". "2 sweet", "Oh hell yeah and the mother of all phrases, "Suck it" explores have swept the nation. Yes. last week I even had a seven-year- old tell me to "suck it." During the programs a plethora of fin- gers are flashed and it's not to ■ay thai i wrestler IN number sexual topics one. Back in the old days the plots were simple. The good nides. He spares his readers the guy faced the had guv in the By DAN NIED pay-per-view Special. The good scientific gibberish and gets guv would win by pinfall and The BG News down to business with everyday the bad guy would win by out- "Balls, Balls, Balls!" language. Four letter words are side interference, but the match This is the title of just one of liberally strewn about the book would have to be settled again the chapters in a like bras in a lingerie store I low- in the nexl big p.n -per view special. new book thai ever, they are hardly Between those events the will change the gratu- BG News Photo/JASON SUGGS superstar would wrestle some way we think itous. Bob Crachit (Ian Thatp, left) and Ebenezer Scrooge (Robert DeBard) in A Christmas Carol. no-name guy and beat the liv- about sex. Joan- ing daylights oul of him. Thai's riehl, nides Not an\ more Plots are com- everything you chooses to plicated and the whole group ever wanted to use slang theme is in style. In the WWF, know about more than 'A Christmas Carol' you have Team Corporate, a clinical group of wrestlers headed by balls, nipples, president Vnue McMahon. sex toys, cir- terms. This Their main goal is to restore the cumcision makes the WWF from the hell-raiser. Stone and just reader feel returns for the holidays Cold Steve Austin, and to take about any- more at home control of all the championship wig, giggling and dancing, com- thing relat- with the book the humbug old man who belts. and therefore, es the * isit ot the Ghost of pel the audience to have a good Also in the federation is bad ed to sex By ANA PEREIRA gives the book Christmas Pasl (< hristine Con- time. However, the lack of props boy group I Vgeneialion X (the and anato- I he H(, Sews le\). I Ihosl ol ( hristmas Present such .is glasses for the part} gins who M) "sink it") This my. And credibility. It's group includes the Had Ass it's all in more like advice It is lime again to (Joshua Balmer)and theGhosI ol scenes, cut the illusion and brought the audience to a non- Billy Gun, the Road l *»g lease one from a friend be generous and (hristmas to Come (Christia believable but still entertaining fames, Six-pac, and Triple H. place. who has been share the joy of Koursarou). The only problem is that The play begins with Scrooge play. The around the block, Christmas, al least Team Corporate is trying to The cast of 50, one of the Guide to than 600 pages theatrically. in his office with his employee, recruit (iunn and James. Of Bob Cratchit (Joey Belmaggio), biggest casts seen in recent pro- course you can't forget the two Getting it On provides a written by a Stuffy The Theater who is not released from work ductions, includes University M rentiers who arrived (rom the tongue-in-cheek yet serious and researcher Department's annual production students from different majors as gales ol hell, the Undertaker informative view on the art of The author adds a touch of of A Christmas Carol was adapted during Christmas Eve. These well as youngsters from the and Kain. |ust a couple weeks sex. Whether you cavort around humor in the book This is evi- this \e.u by I Scott Regan with Ghosts challenge the old man to ago the Undertaker triad to campus looking for partner-, or dent in the table of contents music by local musician Tom be more sensitive to the Christ- community. The kids, starring embalm Austin while he was Sammy Gorman, a first grader at have never even kissed anolher \-idc from the aforementioned Gorman. mas spirit and help the ones in unconscious >cs. cmbiilm "Balls, Balls, Balls' some of the Regan, who is also directing need. Conneaut elementary school, The bad news for WCW is person, this book will teach you chapters include: "Oral Sex: Vul- The night before Christmas, helps bring energy to the show, Hollywood (Muik)Hogan a little more than you need to the show, said that he tried to Scrooge is visited by his old part- Regan said. retired to start his presidency know about sex. But, then again, vas & Honey Pots" or the con- add a comic relief to the melan- Despite the large cast, the campaign. But the New World that's the fun of it, verse: "Oral Sex: Popsicles & cholic nature of the show. ner, Jacob Marley (Ian Tharp), Order lives on. This is not like the old grade Penises." There 's also "Sunsets, Unlike the previous produc- who announces the coming of unity of the show is kept throughout the run. It is a family Yes, the NWO, an organiza- school sex ed books. In this Orgasms and I land Grenades" tion of Carol that was staged two the three ( hristmas ghosts. tion started by Hogan with show to better enjoy the Christ- guide, the drawings are much and "Circumcision- The Penile years ago, in this new adapta- Marley's visit reminds Scrooge aspirations to take over WCW. mas season. more realistic. No more wonder- Calamity." tion, narration was turned into that "all mankind is our busi- A year into the takeover, the ness,"' especially al Christmas A Christmas Carol will be NWO split. Some stayed with ing exactly what female and Basically, The Guide to Getting dialogues and original musical tune The scenic device used for staged today and tomorrow at 8 the order while the Others male genitalia really look like, it On is an entertaining look at numbers were added. p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the formed NWOWolfpack. During like we did in the old days. sexual matters. If you don't A very talented group of taking Marley back to Hell is a Eva Marie Saint Theatre. Tickets all of this Bill Goldberg (a Stone These drawings are full-scale know it now, you will after read- musicians, dressed in Victorian plus in this year's production; something to be seen and not .ire S7 for adults and $5 for stu- Cold wannabe) took WCW by and lifelike. ing this book. And in this case, costumes, sing carols as the storm and became champion. dents and senior citizens. For It is the illustrations that will it's even okay just to look at the audience comes into the theater disi ussed. The only question is, can the As for the ghosts, no special reservations call 372-2719. 1 attract readers to this book. After pictures The carolers interact with the undefeated wrestler be beaten technology enterprise was used, 1 More and more fans are tun- all, what is a sex book without audience and invite them to sing but an effective fog and a not-so- ing thai! televisions each week pictures? Basically, it's hard to along. to watch these talented athletes find a picture in this book that The shift into the theatrical effective amplified sound device A Christmas perform on hell of a circus isn't explicit. Masturbation tech- illusion is set by the carolers who was used for the actors' voices show niques are shown as well as contrast fantasy and reality with- It was distracting and unneces- Carol One may criticize it for being shower scenes-and an illustrated in the time period that the show sary to the audience. Eva Marie Saint Theater fake, but no one can say that guide to testicle examination. takes place. The Ghost of Christmas Past Starring: Robert DeBard, Joey flying off a top rope onto I takes Scrooge back to his child- Belmaggio, Christine Conley another guy laying on a table Granted, this book is not for the "1843—London," said one hcx)d, as an employee for the NOW says: This year's 'Christ- isn't dangerous. One may think squeamish, but it is very enter- caroler, "1998—Bowling Green, mas Carol' doesn't fail to live up wrestling is a joke, but it's also taining if all vou want is pic- Ohio," said another. Fezziwigs. One of the most to the glory of Its predecessors. fun. What can be better than tures "There is Ebenezer Scrooge," entertaining scenes of the play is spending quality time with Also an asset to the genius ol said another one. "No, that's the (hristmas party at the Fezzi *•• your friends listening to i The Guide to Getting it On is the Robert DeBard!" M |g s house. 1 alar, just go to the bar wrestler telling his opponent to 2 atari: jo to »i« bai ftr« writing of author Paul Joan- DeBard is Ebenezer Scrooge, Malt Delano and Gretchen 3 sl«r«: pUy. hen bar suck it? Offenburg.is Mr. and Mrs I 4 tiara: play. lSen play again Well, then again ...
information contact Mike Ham- Jainy Sheridan On Dec. R. the iiowlmu Green Pearl Clcagc will held al 7 p.m. In 402 and 405 mer al hammcrnitf bgnet or Sara This free show will continue Philharmonia directed by Eml|y be held al 7 p.m. University Hall. Actors arc need- Waggoner at waggonsftbimct. through Feb. 5. Gallery hours Freeman Brown, and Collegiate Dec. 7 and 8 In ed for eight one-act plays. For PiwWW arc 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday Chorale, directed by Mark Mun- 400 University more information, call the Digital exhibit at though Saturday and 2 to 5 son. will perform at 3 p.m. In Hall. The play la BGSU theatre department. p.m. Sundays. Kobacker Hall. the story ol Fine Arts Center General admission ticket! are African-American Record sale at Magazine looking female pioneers who settled in Women's Chorus, S5 for adults and $3 lor Stu for submissions The exhibition dents and senior citizens. Tick the all-black town of Nicode- Jerome Library "Digital Tools and & Philharmonia ets can be purchased at the iniis. Kansas I'or more informa- Prairie Margins, Output Media: Tiner's box office between noon uon. call the theatre department Next Wednesday and Thurs- the University s Deleting the Discord Tonight at 8 and 6 p.m. weekdays, or at 372-2222. day. Dec. 9 and 10. a record undergraduate lit- Between Art and p.m.. the University reserved by calling 372-8171 or sale will be held at the In the Technology' opens with a recep- Women's Chorus, 1-800-589-2224. 1999 Shorts PaJllster conference room on the erary magazine. Is m currently accept- tion from 7 to 9 p.m. today In under the direction first floor ot the Jerome Library. ing submissions for fiction, art the Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery of Edward Maclary, g 'Flying West' try- Festival auditions The sale will feature LP's. and poetry. The only submission of the Fine Arts Center. will perform with ^^ 45's. 78s (wowl). magazines, guideline Is that any art must The opening night will feature the A'cappella outs Dec. 7 & 8 On Dec. 7 & 8. books. CD's and comic books be 8.5" x 14 or smaller a variety of artists and an Inter- Choir In Kobacker Hall of the open auditions for For more Information call 327- The submission deadline Is active computer Moore Musical Arts Center. Tryouls for the BGSU Theatre the 1999 BGSU 2307. Who said there was noth- Thursday. Dec. 17. For more installation/performance by This event Is free. production of "Flyln" West" by Shorts Festival will be ing to do on campus? . i page N-2 The BG News Friday, December 4, 199f
CD, "Psycho" (original) by Teddy Thomp- son, doesn't really seem to be country. They Soun have the steel guitars and slow tempo to back it, but there's no twang in his voice, and P&rade furthermore you don't hear many country songs about killing little girls. This track is followed by The Pet Shop Da Good Da Bad b Da Ugly comes off as Boys, the touted dance-pop duo of Neil Ten- more political than another GB album. The nant and Chris Lowe lend "Screaming" to cover attests to that: it portrays a man sitting the disc. It's a fitting addition, with its on the sidewalk of the White House, smok- depressed sound and dance beats that ing up. The first track on the disc, the fast- they're known for. (One thing that takes paced "Dawn 2 Dusk," states "We used to away from the track is that it follows a coun- get our white stuff from the Colombians, but try song). James Hall's track "Psycho Killer, now the FBI be supplyin' us." a remake of the Talking Heads classic, is a The majority of the tracks feature a variety great contribution to the album as well as a of the Boys' label mates, which range from great song with its maraca background. DMG, to Tela to Yukmouth (of Luniz fame). Probably best of all though, is the Elfman However, I was impressed by one aspect remake of the classic Psycho song "The Mur- of the album, the Geto Boys haven't fallen der." The song is great, not only to have into the "money and cars" songs that so your alarm clock set to, but to listen to it full many of today's mainstream rappers feel is blast in the computer lab, devilishly smiling the only way to go. The Boys have still main- while you type CD reviews. tained their hardcore roots, even though the -Anthony Recznik industry today has tried to curb these kind of Placebo: Without You albums. This album overall has a few gems, such I'm Nothing as "Free," a throwback to the slow songs that 1998 -Virgin the Geto Boys used to put out, akin to "6 Feet Deep." These are songs that make you think, Though he has a distinctive voice, as songs that make you see that even hardcore BG Newi Photo/Kelvor Abo Placebo's press release points out about rappers have feelings. "Free" talks about all Itumeleng Motsikoe, an actor from South Africa, discusses singer Brian Molko, it is also kind of irritat- the issues that the Boys want to be free of— apartheid and South African theater. ing. But just as the terrible smell of cat pee free of the streets, free from incarceration, and hamsters first overwhelms you when free from "haters." As the chorus says, "No you walk into a pet store, it soon goes almost more player hatin', I gotta be free." unnoticed as you experience all the cute ani- "Thugg Niggaz," which features a sample mals. of Stings "The Bed's Too Big Without You." That's how Placebo affects you. First they The lyrics on this track sound like they're may come across a tad loud, with whiney Discussion from a Tupac Shakur album. Ironically, at vocals about things so personal you dont one point in the song it says, "Brothers today want to hear them. But after a few listens to always trying to sound like Pac," but with their album Without You I'm Nothing, it really this song isn't that exactly what the Boys are Alanis Morissette: Supposed grows on you. doing? Former Infatuation Junkie Placebo is from England, and you can tell. Overall I'd say the album is a mild upset focuses on The album starts with a riff that reeks of a compared to the Geto Boys earlier albums, 1998 - Maverick Radiohead intro, but soon becomes much but maybe they don't understand in today's more poppy. And indeed, when you boil rap world, the "money and car" albums are Alanis Morissette bares it all, literally and placebo down, they are pop. But dark pop, what really sell. figuratively, for her first release since 1995's with moody lyrics that refer to homosexuali- -Cory McCartney blockbuster jagged Little Pill. apartheid ty as well as heroine use. Songs like "Burger If you've seen the video for the first single Queen" seem to be talking about alternative Thank You, you know only one thing was lifestyles you may feel uncomfortable deal- missing from the video: Alanis's clothes. Africa to be quite interesting, ing with, but songs like "Every You Every Morissette also appears naked in the fetal especially theater during Me" leave you wanting more of their catchy position on the disc itself (either a nice sales By IRENE SHARON apartheid times," said Melanie hooks. booster or an attempt to get her listeners to SCOTT Bergole, a junior biology and Placebo definitely has a distinctive sound, understand the significance of the album). The BG News geology major. "Motsikoe was but it seems like they still have a way to go. Supposed Forma Infatuation junkie is more On Nov. 21 in the very informative and gave good This is their second album, and it still sounds than just another anger-induced collection of Mc 1 .ill Center examples throughout South like their first. I recommend Without You I'm Morissette's latest gripes with society. This Gallery, a discussion African history of theater during Nothing if you, as a listener of fine music, album has a real focus, and real meaning. was held addressing and after apartheid and what want some predictable pop, with emotional Morissette made this album after a stint in South African the- apartheid has done to the peo- lyrics and grungy noise. One note is the India, where she "found herself," and tongs ater's transition from ple." peculiar ending of the album. Placebo uses such as "Baba" let the listener in on how big anti-apartheid activism to post Imel.i.i Hunt, a popular cul- the tried and true method of blank space at of an impact the trip had on the Canadian. apartheid reality. ture instructor, believed the the end of the CD before their last song, (lit- She sums up how she was impacted by The discussion was lead by experience was exhilarating. tle more than eight and a half minutes of it). the trip, and how she feels that the religion of guest speaker, Itmueleng Mot- "(It was) knowledgeable and Then after they finish up, there's a strange India has transcended to other parts of the sikoe, a South African actor, exciting information from our snippet/sample that also appears on an Psycho: Music From and world, "I've watched them leave their fami- director and Fulbright scholar. common African heritage which Aphex Twin album, and involves a comput- lies in pursuit of your nirvana, I've seen The discussion was informa- again acknowledges our collec- er saying very dirty things. Inspired by the Motion Picture them coming to line up from Switzerland tive and several issues were tive memory and its importance -Dustih Amery Hosteller and America." 1998-Geffen addressed. to art, culture and history," she The anger that fueled jagged Little Pill, is According to Motsikoe, dur- said. "Open discussion such as The soundtrack to Gus Van Sant's remake still a strong part of Morissette's music. "Are ing the apartheid in South those are a step toward a pro- of the classic Hitchocock chiller Psycho is sur- You Still Mad?", for instance, is a burning Africa, there was intense hatred ductive understanding of the prisingly interesting. After all, you rarely example of the Morissette of old. Lines like and oppression, rebellions and human evolution." have a chance to listen to the likes of Rob "Are you still mad that I compared you to all protest marches. Division Kelvor Abo, a graduate stu- Zombie, the Pet Shop Boys and Danny Elf- my forty year old male friends?" among the African people creat- dent from Ghana, felt the presen- man on the same CD. But new attempts at expressing her views ed tension. In contrast, the tation gave a realistic view of the Zombie's "Living Dead Girl," which has tend to break away from the anger, and in African people are now trying to South African theater during already been released to radio, delivers his some instances result in better music. "Sym- alleviate the oppression and apartheid. hard-pounding sinister style to one of the pathetic Character" is a track that focuses on injustices through laws. "From what I know of South most sinister of films. The song was already abusive relationships and all the things that Theater during the apartheid Africa, and South African the- go through the mind of the woman involved. released on Zombie's 1998 critically- and after it differed. During the ater, there continues to be no real acclaimed Hellbilly Deluxe, and has sam- The album also contains "Can't Not," a apartheid, there were two the- place for 'black' theater on the plings from bagpipes to Eastern chanting. favorite of Morissette's concert followers, aters: the government theater mainstream circuit," Abo said. Danny Elfman, best known for his contribu- which she rearranged to appear on this and the people's theater. The "The Market, Civic and Alham- tions to Good Will Hunting, Men In Black, Bat- album. government theater promoted bra theaters do occasionally put man and "The Simpsons," pays homage to This song is destined for airtimc, and will division among the people on black shows, but these are another great film composer, Bernard Her- prove to be one of the best songs on the disc. through politics. The people's shows that tend to be seen main- Another radio-friendly track, which will rmann, by re-orchestrating three of the origi- theater was used by the people ly by white audiences." Geto Boys: Da Good probably hit the airwaves soon is "UR." It nal scores from the first film. to express pains and struggle, he Abo said that although there DaBad&DaUgly Mixed in with a few of the tracks on the follows the internal struggle of a young said. are no laws prohibiting blacks CD are dialogue samples from the remake woman starting out in life on her own. After the apartheid, theater from attending these South 1998 - Rap-A-Lot Records and the original, (for instance, in Howie B's Morissette has matured since her last structure changed. The people 's African theaters, blacks do not "Once Is Not Enough"). Girls Against Boys album, and not only the songs, but their theater had died out because often go because they feel The Boys from Houston are back with tempo gives way to this New Alanis. have a good showing, as they always do, they attempted to find a new unwelcome or because it is diffi- their second album since their resurrection" with "Psycho Future," which was also I lei fourth album is a stronger effort than structure. On the other hand, the cult to gel there. by Rap-A-Lot records. But it finally seems as released on their recent album Lreak'On'ka. jagged Little Pill, and that's saying a lot, since government theater began help- "You must have private trans- if the Geto Boys (to paraphrase an old song One of the poorer songs on the CD is songs were still being released as singles two ing and accommodating the portation to go," Abo said. "1 of theirs) minds are "playin tricks on them." years after the album hit the shelves. "Honeymoon Suite" by Thievery Corpora- community, Motsikoe said. didn't go to the theater much First off this album contains a Bushwick tion. It's a weak techno song that you would The angry Canadian she used to be will be The ways in which African when I lived in Johannesburg Bill-less Boys, which leaves Willie D and hear likes of in one of the Mortal Combat missed, but I guess the world can stand to theater differs from standard because I didn't have a car!" Scarface to pick up the slack, which thev sequels. Even though it's simple sounding live with an Alanis whose music has more of American theater is that African The South African state actu- don't. This album pales in comparison to and tedious to listen to, it probably serves as a message than the majority of today's popu- actors are very involved, and ally does support theater, previous releases, and even the album's a good filler song for scenes in the film. lar music. everyone, including the audi- according to Abo. He said there cover appears to be a copy of Master P's -Cory McCartney Featured as the token country song on the ence members, participates in is a huge and very modem the- strategy. the production. Also, acting is ater in Pretoria, the administra- used to be an expression of tive capitol of South Africa. themselves, he said. However, the theater tends to Individuals that attended the put on mainly Afrikaans' and discussion said it was beneficial. English language plays written "I found the discussion on by South African, European and mm TELEVISION SINGLES ALBUMS theater and apartheid of South American whites. 1. "A Bug's life," Disney 1. "60 Minutes." CBS 1. Tm Your Angel." R Kelly J. "Double Live." 2. The Rugrats Movie," 2. "NYPD Blue." ABC & Celine Dion Garth Brooks Paramount 3. "NFL Monday Night 2 "Nobody's Supposed to Be 2. Tical 2000: Judgement 3. "Enemy of the State." Football: Miami at New Here,* Deborah Cox Day," Method Man. • i 4 i Disney England," ABC 3. "Lately." Divine 3. "Spirit" Jewel 4. "Doo Wop (That Thing)." 4. "(NU) Is." Marian Carey IP 4. The Waterboy." Disney 4. Touched by an Angel." Your weekly entertainment authority for campus 5. "Babe: Pig in the City," CBS Lauryn Hill 5. These Are Special Times.' Universal 5. The CBS Sunday Movie: 5. "From This Moment On." Celine Dion ond city events^.. / ,, Cab to Canada," CBS Shania Twain nccuL U aw, mefii i I \ Friday, December 4, 1998 The BG News page N-3 Video games: sequels and updates for PlayStation and Nintendo 64
ing and getting in and out of the ring. Rever- If you can ignore those two flaws, you're sals are as easy as pressing the L button. The in for the best wrestling game to date. The The Legend graphics and sound are about the only Battle Royal mode is unmatched for multi- downfalls. Though the graphics are upgrad- player aspects. ed from last year's WCW vs. NWO, they still Up to 40 wrestlers come into the ring (four ofZelda suffer from some major problems. at a time), and battle it out until one remains. Polygons on the characters constantly Four players can join in on the match. This drop out showing the age of the graphics proves no problem as there are over 60 By MATTHEW PAPROCKI engine. With the 64s powerful graphics WCW/NWO wrestlers in the game. The BG News engine, people have come to expect much Another great, though not innovative fea- more. The faces of the wrestlers were ture, is the fact that a wide array of weapons If you plan on hosting a party, scanned and put onto their heads, and it can be used. From the classic folding chair to there's no better way to go than looks great. Unfortunately, the wrestlers a garbage can, they're all there. There's a cos- with WCW/NWO Revenge for the show no emotion. Why does Buff Bagwell tume change option which allows you to Nintendo 64 System. This is by smile while in the scorpion deathlock? change any wrestlers look. far the most fun you will get out The sound is also hindered, mostly due to There's a selection of generic characters of a multi-player game this year. the 64's cartridge format. The wrestlers all that can be changed to whoever you want. THQ went all out and made sure this come to the ring in true WCW fashion, with Even still, the standard was set by Warzone's game was playable to anybody. The simplis- fireworks and other pyrotechnics going off incredible Create-a-Player option, and this is tic controls makes for an easy pick-up-and- in the back. While this is truly a great site to a little lacking. OCARINA OF play game. The controls are reduced to a look at, why is there no theme music? The bottom line: even with the minor simple short and long presses on the A and B Wrestlers are known for their music, and gripes, this is one of the best games on the buttons. Even with this, the number of without it, it loses a lot of emotion. The only N64 so far this year. Even if you're not a moves far surpasses that of its only competi- real WCW music is the Monday Nitro theme wrestling fan, this easy pick up and play to tor, WWF Warzone. during the replay of the last match. Even this beat-your-friends-up game will have you The C buttons are used for running,climb- is a poor representation. going for hours.
good air? It was in the first two games. while going through some will not. Sadly, the game is also hard to control The two good events are the simple Coolboarders 3 while you're on the ground. Moving your downhill race and the fighting option. The boarder around the track could be described race is fun because you don't have to pull off as sluggish at best. Turning is nearly impos- any impossible trick to win, and the fighting By JAMES ELDRED sible as your hoarder seems to nave two is just plain fun. modes of moving; straight and stopping. The BG News The slope style is the most fun however, If vou want to get to the other side of the due to its utterly bizarre set-up. It's a down- Coolboarders 3 is the best snow- screen to gel to a jump, good luck. Just about hill slope with rails and jumps, and it's set boarding game (or the PlaySta any attempt to make a quick movement can up for you to combine into trick combina- tion. result in your character spinning out to a tions. Because getting air is not incredibly Unfortunately, its only real complete slop. Once you stop, it takes forev- important, the rail tricks are also fun They competition is Coolboarder> I and er to gel going again, which means one small are simple and can give you some really 2. Unlike the Nintendo 64, there mistake can pul you so far out of the race it's good points. are very few snowboarding games available impossible to I ome back. Of course, these two good aspects do no) for the PlayStation. 1080 Snowboarding, the One of the tew good aspects of the game is save this game from being boring or frustrat- best game of its kind (or the N64, is superb the amount of races and courses. At lirsi ing. Neither do the slightly above average because of its plethora of options, amazing there .ire three mountains you can race on, sound and graphics. What kills this game is graphics and excellent design. Coolliotirders 3 but more become a> ailable upon completion. simply poor design. has none of these great things. On each mountain there are six different The first problem is the absolutely horri- events you compete in, each with different 989 studios and Idol Minds, made this ble control. Added in this new installment is tracks. These include a Big Air competition, game, instead of UEP Systems, and it shows the completely pointless "power meter." To (to see who can get the highest jump with the in every aspect. 989 seems much more con- pull off a very high jump, you have to press most tricks.) cerned with the graphics and presentation of and hold a button at just the right time in Ot course, it's next to impossible most of the game rather than the actual game itself. order to get that really high air needed to the time. The halt-pipe is relatively fun, but II you own both a N64 and a PlayStation, complete the great tricks. it's far too short. And if you wipe out once, get 1080 Snowboarding for the N64 instead. 1/ Before, all that was required was speed. it's hard to get the speed to obtain good air you just own PlayStation, your best bet is This new element makes jumping and again. Coolboarders 2, but even that isn't all that pulling of tricks insanely difficult. It's neither The worst is the hideously bad slalom. In great. It seems that PlayStation owners will functional nor realistic. Shouldn't building this, for some unknown reason, going still have to wait for a truly great snow- up speed and crouching be enough to get through certain gates will penalize you. boarding game for their system.
The sound in Crash 3 is a little disappointing. It The gameplay is your typical run and jump fixed path and can't go explore other areas. If 989 varies only a little bit from the first two games and action you've come to expect. Very little was goes for Crash 4, they need to update with the Crash sometimes you'll swear some of the music has added. Crash can now earn new moves by defeat- times and go for full 3-D. been used in previous games. ing bosses, which is very refreshing. The camera is The verdict is that Crash 3. Warped shows off the Crash himself still has plenty of character and always where vou want it to be and causes no PlayStation system well. However, this game will Bandicoot 3 his yelps and deaths are problems. Still, cause so many cases of deja-vu, it'll make you absolutely hilarious. The Crash is forced wonder why 989 didn't upgrade the gameplay as control is as good as you to walk on a well as the graphics. By MATTHEW PAPROCKI can get. It is simple enough The BG News for the kids to pick up, but the experienced gamer will LIVING CANVAS 1989 studios is known for great games. They still have a little trouble. 445 E. Wooster • 354-5203 almost always deliver, and Crash Bandicoot 3 deliv- The game has many dif- ers in a huge way. ferent modes, such as a bi- "In the Vault" From its amazing graphics to the pinpoint con- plane and a motorcycle run. trol, you can! go wrong with this superb sequel. The controls in these two Tattoo & Body Piercing Crush 3: Warped, has by far the best graphics ever modes are a little slippery. Hospital type sterilization/health department seen on the PlayStation. The fact that 989 tried some- The underwater levels will have your jaw drop- thing to keep their franchise licensed B.G.'s oldest established tattoo shop. ping constantly, with some of the best light sourc-' going is good enough. ing I've ever seen. The textures are clean and show There is also and oppor- a lot of detail. Crash is well-animated and drawn, tunity to play as Crash's sis- Toledo favorite returns to BG! the same as in the first two Crash's. If you're lucky ter, but there is very little enough to have your PSX hooked up with a S- difference between the two, video cable, you'll get your money's worth out of making it a disappointing Brewster's Pour House it with this game. addition. 135 N Main, Bowling Green with songs by: presents Now Hiring Prince Restaurant Crew At Our We Care About Phish UB40 Bowling Green Taco Bell The Water You Drink Fastball Romantics I L. Taco Bell, one of the world's fastest growing quick service restau- • Just 25c a Gallon Van Morrison rant chains, brings a special blend of smiles, service and satisfac- • Chemical & Sodium Free Semi Sonic tion to customers all across the country. ■ Natural Hydration Led Zeppelin Friday & Saturday • Serviced & Sanili/cd Dally Will Smith Join our friendly, enthusiastic ctew and we'll promise you com- December 4 & 5 petitive pay and great benefits that include: • Open 24 Hours Red Hot Chili Peppers • Tested By the State Third Eye Blind Starting up to: •On-thc-Job-Training •Self Serve - BYOB K.C. and the Sunshine Band •Flexible Scheduling Jimmy Buffet per •NAMA Approved •Meal Discounts Sugar Ray 70's Disco hour $7.50 •Free Uniforms Smash Mouth .80's Retro including Hourly TACO •Regular Raises The Beatles llxiok For The Walermills) Violent Femmes Bonus 'BELL •Advancement Opportunity 2 Convenient BG Locations Chumbawumba and 90's You'll love working in our restaurant - and your combination of energy and South: 989 S. Main North: 1058 N. Main Bare Naked Ladies ambition will be awarded with a company that's going places - fast. Go Lenny Kravitz mat r.. Patlmi • BCl It* from rfTCBt. BG) Featuring Rob. formerly with Taco Bell! Now hiring at Bowling Green Taco Bell. Also hiring REM management personnel at premium wages. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle Sublime ... and more!! of Uncle Sandwitch We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/H
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■ i I ^ i 1 Friday, December 4, 1998 The BG News page N-5 'Bug's life' improves over this fall's 'Ante'
grasshoppers deliver an ultima- tum: harvest twice the food by By JAMES ELDRED the end of the season, or else. The A Bug's Life The BG News leader of the grasshoppers is Woodland Mall Cinema 5 Many people beautifully voiced by Oscar-win- Starring: Voices of David Foley, ;will see the pre- ner Kevin Spacey. Kevin Spacey and Denis Leary • views for A Bug's Flick then has the idea to go to NOW say*: Great voice-overs and beautiful illustrations differ- .Life and immedi- the "big city" (a ditch under a entiate this film from Anlz ately think of trailer) and look for warrior bugs ■Antz, the other % that will help them fight. Anx- *•* computer-animat- ious to get him away from the 1 Mir: JU* go to (he bar ;ed bug movie that came out this colony, the princess (Julia Louis- 2 Man. go to t» bar «rat 3 Mara: movia, twn bar Jail. Dreyfus) agrees and sends him 4 Mara: monk. Irian mov* again But do not mistake the two, on his way, never expecting him :because they are both drastically to come back. sider that, while trying to save -different movies. While Anlz was Of course, through a series of the colony with his bizarre way really a Woody Allen movie dis- mishaps he returns, this time of thinking, changes the way the jguising itself as a kid's movie, A with a bunch, of circus bugs colony is run and hopes to win .Bug's Life is really a cartoon. including a talking stick voiced the affections of the princess. ■ However, it is just as good as by David Hyde Pierce, and a However, everything else is ■Anlz. ladybug played by Denis Leary. completely different, especially the plot. While Anlz was more of Photo provided '. David Foley is the voice of Together, Flick and the circus Flik and his circus bug crew discuss their options in the Disney's A Bugs Life. | Flick, a nerdy ant that's always bugs try to engineer a plan to a social commentary with some : making inventions and coming stop the grasshoppers from tak- jokes for kids thrown in, A Bug's voiced them (like in Anlz), they the evil Hopper, switching th.it I've seen in a long time. And ; up with ideas that never work. ing all their food. At the sarrte Life is the exact opposite. There do look spectacular. Almost all between deceivingly calm and he's definitely more menacing One day, he really makes a mess time they must try to cover up are only a few jokes that are the bugs are bright, colorful and totally psychotic is less than a than anything in Toy Story or in "of things by losing the entire har- the fad that they have absolutely aimed at adults. This is primarily incredibly detailed. The "mon- second. He is also animated Antz. vest that the ants laid out for the no idea what they're doing. a kid's movie ster" of the film, a sparrow, looks beautifully. Every detail of him is While A Bug's Life is aimed grasshoppers, who threaten About the only similarity The animation is A Bug's lift incredible. It looks surprisingly exaggerated to make him look toward children, people of all them with death every year if between this movie and Anlz are easily surpasses Anlz is mam like a real bird and even moves even more menacing than the ages will enjoy this movie. It's they don't do so. the main characters. In both ways. While they did not make like one. rest of grasshoppers. He is one of funny, entertaining and looks Without the food, the movies, the main ant is an out- the bugs look like the actors that Kevin Spacey is fantastic .is the best villains of an animated phenomenal.
Conference draws comic ^MkWUWWWMfc' book lovers and artists At this point let me say that I am a #1 (released just a few years ago, and a comic book advocate. I say advocate By JASON NELSON damn good book.) because this literary and artistic medi- The BG News Of course, you can always be cheap, um is far too often over-looked, misun- like Brandt and I, and just buy the dam- What do Televi- derstood and generally laughed at by aged comics in the 25 cent bin. Sure, sion's Batman Adam the literate and illiterate public. they look like someone used them to West, Playboy Mod- The comic book is and always has wipe up after a puppy, but then we're ; els, Japanese history, been a sophisticated storytelling and not really collectors. Instead we buy ! thousands of slight- idea generation art. "What about Spi- comics lor what they .ire created for, ly nerdy and fan.it 1 m derman Underoos and Superman reading and re-reading and then giving BG News Photo/BRANDT FUNDAK : cal males, literary theory and Spider- I.unchboxes?" you snidely remark. As in someone else to read. A happy conference member points to his various products. 1 man all have in common with any artistic endeavors, there are Beyond the selling, buying and music, computer games and literacy was 1 bankrupt corporate gianl, before Well, sure they have vowels and con- always various levels. yelling moms were others filled with theory. DC comics was a properly of Warner : sonants. And, yes, they are all cause* <>l Some movies, for example, are aimed comic book artists and writers. Some Mark SchultZ is one ot those comic Brothers and made bad movies with I curable foot diseases. But, for this brief at kids, some at adults, and some .11 artists commanded long lines of people, book creators whose work 1 have Jack Nicholson they were small presses, tirade, I am speaking of the Mid-Ohio overthrowing your puny capitalist cor- with armfuls ol comics needing to be always marveled al and admired. Many creating comics just for the joy of creat- , Con. porate dictatorship. But I digress ... signed, and sketch-books wanting to be of his comics are masterpieces of multi- ing. Some geographical master named With our media passes in hand. filled. layered Storytelling, And remember Before we left, Brandt tried to get a ; this convention. The Mid- Ohio Con. in Brandt and I sauntered up the escalator Other artists and writers, usually the these are stones told through panels of liner for the Bowling Green radio station Columbus, Ohio, took place this past to an amazing layout. Thousand of peo- most creative, innovative and talented art .is well .is captions and dialogue. weekend to celebrate all the wonderful ple were politely shoving each other by my standards, simply sat and from Adam West. There, crouched Many of the comic celebrities you between a bevy of playboy models and trappings of popular culture. There rooms and rows of colorful booths. watched the whole moving human cir- wouldn't recognize for their names, but his old TV. arch enemy The Riddler, sat Mrere television icons. There were tens, if Imagine every business you can, involv- cus. These were the folks Brandt and I rather their creations: Archie, Funky T.V.'s Batman. not hundreds of thousands, of comic ing comic books, multiply that by twen- approached. There Winkerbean, Superman, X-Men, Castle He looked rather bored and constant- books. There were strategically altered ty, then divide by three point five. was Stan Sakai, the Wailing. Donald Pink, Spiderman, Bat- ly glanced over shoulder. I suppose he models flashing super-heroic poses, and One of the biggest rooms of the con- creator writer and man. Legion of Supetherdes, Friends of charging twenty bucks for the memory. vention was for the comic book dealers. artist of Yusagi did this either out of paranoia toward LuLu. and on and on. There were Star Treks, Star Wars, Star This reminded me of those National Yojimbo. .1 fabulous his old enemy, or he was making plans Perhaps the greatest testament to the Blazers and startled parents, another Geographic specials on Southeast Asian comic book about a on how to use his cap to seduce one of comic book fan's love for the medium, the models. product of the models. There were marketplaces, except far less civil and rabbit Samurai sel in was the small press area. When I sav Watching him there signing photog- artists, writers, sculptors, acrobats and organized. Japanese history. small press, I mean verv, very small. In raphy after photograph, responding to party hats. There was even fried cheese People were frantically sifting Not only does he utilize an interest- fact most ol these folks print less than a praises with a grunt or slight was e, I there somewhere, although my lengthy through box after box of comics search- ing artistic style, but he also does an thousand comics. couldn't help but feel sorry for him. The search following the smell only uncov- ing for that illusive missing issue, and incredible amount of academic research And they are losing enough money to guy stars in a campy television show in ered a few hygienically challenged indi- arguing at great lengths over price, con- to keep his character's life and adven- require second and third jobs on top of the '60s, is canceled after a few seasons, viduals. dition and how many lime Warner tures historically accurate. I've been a their publishing endeavors. Some had then has to relive the entire experience When Brandt, my photographer tide Brother's DC Comics will kill off Super- follower of this comic book for many driven up to ten hours, paid for display lor the rest of is life. Brandt never did kick, and I arrived at the Adam-Mark man to boost sagging sales. years, and am constantly amazed at the table space, put up with request after get the liner for the station. I guess his hotel on Saturday morning, we were a Each dealer, showcasing their most comic's ability to take me into places, request for freebies, just so they could agent and bodyguards were there, and bit shocked to find hundreds of people expensive items, erected giant walls of times and lives I hadn't imagined exist- sell and advertise their self-published threats had been made against Adam snaking through the lobby waiting for comic books. I'm not sure when comic ed. books. West for his nasty remarks about the tickets. Most of us don't think of comic books became so expensive, but let's Another arlisl Mark Schultz, creator, These small presses are where all drinking habits of the Penguin and the .books beyond our childhood experi- look at a few figures to give you some artist and writer of Cadillacs and good comics are born. Before Marvel sexual orientation of Robin. ences. Heck, most of us don't think of idea how expensive. Dinosaurs and Xeno- comic books at all, except for the occa- One was over $;00,000 (for Action filiVs is some- sional fantasy about Wonder Woman Comics #1, first appearance of Super- one whose cre- and the Hulk (What a crazy nighl that man. Another was $20,000, for Amaz- ations have taken would be, with lassos and green skin ing Fantasy #15 (first appearance of Spi- him into the worlds flying everywhere.) derman) and another was $400 for Bone of animation, AMERICA READS - BG
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