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Bowling Green State University WEDNESDAY April 9, 2003 LET'S PLAY BALL: The BG softball team will PARTLY CLOUDY play a doubleheader Mil,11 43 l()\\ 30 against Miami today at www.bgnews.coin the BG Softball Field; ANEWS daily independent student press VOLUME 96 ISSUE 55 PAGE 9 Turbo jet goes down By John Seewer Grand Aire, a charter company serve. The wreckage lay in a heap sur- IHE *SS0CI*I[D PRESS based in suburban Toledo that Air traffic controllers alerted rounded by yellow police tape, TOLEDO, Ohio — A twin- owned the plane, Telb said. authorities when the plane still smoldering hours after the engine jel crashed in flames yes- Officials did not release their dropped off the radar, Telb said. crash. terday as it approached the identities. Grand Aire representa- Sheriff's deputies and park The National Transportation Toledo airport, killing all three tives declined to comment. rangers discovered the wreckage Safety Board said it had sent an people on board, the sheriff said. Firefighters extinguished the when they followed a horse trail investigator to the crash site. The Falcon 20 turbo jet, on its flames after about two hours, toward smoke. Officials had not The plane apparently arrived way from Traverse City, Mich., Telb said. found any witnesses. in Traverse City sometime yester- went down about 2 p.m. in a The plane went down in a The plane went down in a spot day morning, either picked up or nature preserve a mile southwest remote area of the Oak Openings thick with brush and leaves. dropped off freight, and returned of Toledo Express Airport. Preserve MetroPark, Toledo "It was really difficult to reach it to Toledo, said Stephen Cassens. "It just dropped right down Metroparks spokesman Scott and even find it," said Mike Cherry Capital Airport director. ID. Pooler AP Photo into the woods," Lucas County Carpenter said. There are no shel- George, fire chief for the Ohio Cassens said it did not appear Sheriff lames Telb said. ter houses or parking lots in that National Guard unit based at the CRASH SITE: Lt. George Jutze. of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, speaks to the media yesterday near Toledo about a plane that went The vicrims were employees of area of the 3,500-acre nanire pre- airport. CRASH, PAGE 2 down while approaching Toledo Express Airport. USG VOTING CONTINUES! Health Fair By Carrie Whitaker announced Friday at 1:00 p.m. CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR in front of the Union, weather exhibits today An estimated 300 students permitting. Candidates talk voted in the Undergraduate Students can vote on the By Miranda Bond to lake advantage of several Student Government elections Education steps, in die Student REPORTER health screenings such as cho- on Monday, showing an Union and in various dining Students will have the oppor- lesterol screening for a fee of S3, increase from last year, and stu- centers around campus Here, tunity to participate in various glucose testing, body composi- dents on campus have two in no specific order, are some health screenings and receive tions analysis, pH testing, about platforms more days to vote. specifics about tile candidate's samples of health care products lifestyle analysis of health risk The voting results will be stances. at the annual Bowling Green factors and dermascan. Health Fair. Dermascan uses UV light to dis- Jamie Borowski/Law Schuelke The event will take place today play areas of sensitive facial skin "I have the necessary •Get more students' participation on University Standing Committees and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the and potential problem areas for Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the skin cancer. knowledge of how Task Forces to increase the student voice •Re-evaluate the master plan so that the University can further comply Howen-Thompson Student Also, there will be information organizations and with the Americans with Disabilities Act. because it is still ten years away Union. Admission is free to all about tattoo and body piercing students and the public. safety, over-the-counter samples governments should from lull compliance with that federal mandate In past years the VVellness such as lip balm and sunscreen, run. I can make USG •Step-up and improve the facilities maintenance schedule to ensure that Connection has seen good and a raffle with door prizes. sidewalks, walkways, roads and parking lots are maintained to a better attendance. Usually anywhere Students are receptive to the run more efficiently condition from 600 to 900 people from the event. "It is a good thing than it has been." •Fight to give the fraternities and sororities on campus the privacy rights community and campus visit because it keeps us aware of our necessary for them to function property to enhance the Undergraduate the health fair. own body so we can stay in Experience for the many students involved in Greek Life "Students will learn about shape and healthy diroughout Jamie •Work closely with Dining Services to make sure that the Ricca health related resources in the the school year," said freshman Consultants' recommendations are earned out and the better interests of area and on campus, as well as Melinda Gurgul. the students play an integral role in the future plans of Dining Services learning about their own per- This year the theme to the fair ■Borowski sonal health and what behaviors is Reel I Icalth and the exhibitors Josh Kontak/Sara Kaminski they can change to make them will be decorating their booths "I believe I am selves healthier," said Barbra with past or present movie Hoffman, health promotion memorabilia. This is a fun way qualified for this •Cut Dining Services' costs by implementing more efficient stan- dards coordinator of the VVellness for exhibitors to display their position because I •Improve campus safety through increased awareness in the Connection. message in a creative way. It also Citizens on Patrol program and by improving lighting and snow The Student Health Service provides entertainment for stu- try to approach all and VVellness Connection have dents while thev are being test- removal corners of my life •Fight state budget cuts to higher education by getting as many worked with Bowling Green ed. communities to organize the "Students who have attended with modesty and students registered to vote as possible and sending our legislators fair. They will be bringing in the fair in the past usually come excellence." the message that Ohio can't withstand any more budget cuts to around 42 exhibitors that back. If students have never i ill higher education include; the American lung came, they should take the time •Create liaisons between USG and major student organizations to Association, local health depart- to stop in at the Ballroom and get a feel for the concerns of various student groups ments and community groups look at the booths and learn Josh •Improve advising by having basic standards by which all acade- such as Behavioral Connections aboul their health." mic departments operate There will also be various For more information, stu- Kontak interactive displays that will fea- dents can call the Student I Icalth ture quizzes, games and demon- Service and VVellness Chris Pearcy/Caroline Kelly strations in which participants Connection at 372-9355. "Caroline Kelly and I •Create direct liaisons from other student organizations to serve within can win prizes. feel that we have the USG Visitors to the fair will lx' able •Invite more guest students to speak to USG in an open forum format to knowledge, experience express issues and concerns and professionalism to •Make USG a reputable student organization by creating a sounding board for students who feel under-represented. This would be a place best represent the where leaders from all student organizations are invited, and encouraged undergraduate to voice the opinions of their members •Encourage our fellow students to foster their critical thinking skills, AIDS research funds students." development of character and their civic responsibilities through involve- ment on campus and interest in issues presented before the body of USG •Take a strong stance on not letting USG make official stances on contro- misappropriated Chris versial issues facing students We believe that although these issues are important, it is not the role of USG to be taking official stances. By Anita Snow of the hinds are discriminatory Pearcy IHE ASSOCIATE 0 PRESS and the groups most at need HAVANA — Latin American don't get the money: men having Quiana Odom/Jonathan Harrell and Caribbean countries must sex with men, intravenous drug "/ try every day to double the $1.2 billion they users," Ferencic added. spend yearly in fighting AIDS to There arc nearly 2 million peo- make this campus a •Increasing campus involvement by getting students to vote in treat the disease effectively and ple with AIDS or HIV in latin better place...I urge USG elections so students can be better represented on campus. keep it from spreading, an offi- America and the Caribbean, •Make USG the premier organization on campus as is stated in cial said at a U.N.