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Issue 26 WWWBGNEWSCOM Homecoming Alumni vie for Gillmor s seat events kick off Look for a parade, pep By Tim Sampion A conservative, Buehrer has ering taxes, which he says stifle Web site YouTubc in an effort to She faces tough odds, though. rally, cornhole and other City Editor a 100 percent anti-abortion vot- small businesses. reach the entire district Republicans have held the 5th festive activities this week ing record in the general assem- The senator said his vote After earning both her bache- I listrki for nearly 70 years. Two University alumni have bly and was endorsed with an against former Gov. Bob Taft's lor's and master's degrees from But Weirauch, so Far the only as the University gets their eyes on the U.S. Capitol. At grade by the National Rifle 2003 tax increase prove him to the University. Weirauch spent Democrat to enter the race, ready for homecoming Republican State Sen. Association during his 2006 be more of a fiscal conservative eight years as the assistant direc- points toward a 21 percent gain weekend | Page 3 Steve Buehrer and two-lime Senate campaign. The United than his rival for the Republican tor of the Center for Regional in votes between her 2004 and Democratic congressional Conservatives of Ohio named nomination, State Rep. Bob Latta Development at BGSU, during 2006 congressional bids as a pos- nominee Robin Weirauch both him Conservative Legislator of [R-BowlingGreen|. which dme she aimed to enhance itive sign. She lost to Gillmor by FRIDAY announced their candidacy in the Year in 2006. In the U.S. I louse. Buehrer said the economic development of just less than 13 percent in her the 5th congressional special Buehrer said his record reflects his main goals would be to secure small communities throughout must recent campaign. California consumers are election Thursday. Both are the views of northwest Ohio's America's borders t h rough tough- 27 counties in northern Ohio. She also said the success of warned about dangerous vying to replace the late U.S. voters. er immigration laws. I le also said "I have an understanding of Democrats at the state level dur- lead levels in lunch boxes Representative Paul Gillmor, R- "I believe this is a conservative he would work toward pulling how small communities work." ing last year's m idterm elect ions troops out of Iraq, but added that she said. "I know how toadvocate are promising. imported from China Tiffin, who died last month. district with conservative val- Buehrer, who graduated from ues," he said Friday while pick- it was not the job of Congress to for them." "(The votersl sent a strong the University with an edu- ing up his candidacy petition play "Monday-morning quarter- Weirauch said she is in tune message in 2006 saying that the] SATURDAY cation degree in 1988, spent from the Wood County Board of back" to the president. with voters who are looking for want change," Weirauch said. The Associated Press eight years in the Ohio House Elections. On the other side of the politi- change and said her top pri- Primaries in the special elec- reports that the official of Representatives before being Buehrer said his top priority in cal fence, Weirauch launched orities in Congress would be to tion will be held Nov. 6. The elected to the State Senate in Congress would be to bring more her third campaign for the 5th Strengthen Ohio's economy and general election will be held American death count 2006. jobs to the 5th District by low- District seat on the video-sharing to end the Iraq War. Dec. II. from the Iraq war is at least 3.795 SUNDAY "Resident Evil: Extinction" brings in $24 million in ticket sales over the weekend Mosquitos still munching By Jessica Spies Remembering Repo-ter Jordan Shirey Although there has been a spurt of cool weather in Bowling Green He taught me to pursue and its surrounding areas, the mosquito population will be around the things I love and stop for a few more weeks. "Mosquitoes need a hard frost to be cold enough to kill them," taking my life for granted, said Lee Mitchell, biologist from the Toledo Sanitary Department. writes columnist David This should occur in early to mid-October. Busch | Page 4 Bowling Green residents are concerned about the diseases mosquitoes may carry, said Brad Espen, director of em iron Jena 6 needs mental health at the Wood County Health Department. media attention These concerns include the West Nile Virus. Most of the time, the mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus feed We should have known on birds, not humans. about the Jena 6 story "There's only been five human cases of West Nile long ago. and it's Virus in Ohio, which is a low number," Mitchell said. "Although it's a bad pest year for mosquitoes, they're journalists responsibility not transmitting as much disease this year." to cover hidden issues, The primary mosquito type that has been affect- writes columnist Jeff ing Bowling Cireen residents is the flooilwatet mosquito. Aedes Vexans. But floodwater mosqui- Smith | Page 4 toes don't typically carry the West Nile Virus, it proliferates in oilier types. While Bowling Green hasn't seemed to experi- Volleyball wins ence these intense mosquito problems until now, three in a row 2006 and 2007 have been bad years for Toledo, according to the Toledo Sanitary Department's The team celebrates record. Mitchell said. Coach Denise Van De The primary reason for the larger amount of Walle's 25th year by mosquitoes has been the intense rain and flood- defeating Northern ing Wood County has experienced. The Hooding was "the worst I've seen in BG in four to live Illinois | Page 5 See MOSQUITO | Page 2 BG beats Temple over weekend In a 48-35 victory, the Ways to avoid Falcons improve their mosquitoes ■ Wear insect repellent record to 2-1 because of ■ Wear long sleeves and pants an exceptional defensive ■ Wear light clothing effort | Page 5 ■ Consider staying indoors dur- ing dusk and dawn, when mos- quitoes are most active ■ Avoid having standing water around the house ■ Use fans to keep mosquitoes away; large fans in small areas CHRIS WEST THE BG NEWS can deter mosquitoes If you could get anything from a vending machine, Sebo Center dedication Students glean culture what would it be? recognizes donors, coach from Gish foreign films By Amy Dillon screen. Reporter While some ethnic studies By Alison Kemp the stalled building plans for a Who is Bob Sebo? and film classes may require Assistant Campus Editor new athletic facility completed. Every Thursday night, approxi- students to attend these film ■ Bob Sebo made the lead JOEL BERRY Christopher talked about the mately 100 students travel to the showings, many students go to gift of $5.5 million for the Freshman Aviation Bob Sebo's dream has come true. unsung heroes, starting with Gish Theater in Uanua Hall to construction of the Sebo experience culture through an The athletic facility he wanted Urban Meyer, the University's watch films from all over the art form. "A mermaid would be Athletic Center. the University to have was dedi- football coach before Gregg world. Senior Kyle Whited. an intern great." ■ He graduated from the cated during a Saturday-morn- Brandon. When Meyer arrived Tim Pogacar, chair of the University in 1958. at the liish Theater, operates the | Page 4 ing ceremony before the football in 2001, talks for a new student German-Russian-East Asian projector and makes fliers to ■ He is a retired senior vice game. athlete center began with Sebo. Languages department and promote the films. He said he president at Paychex Student athletes from BGSU's The Sebo Athletic Center has this year's organizer of the chose to intern there because he Inc., a Rochester, N.Y.- 18 varsity sports will use the done many things already for International Film Series, enjoys the foreign films. based payroll and human Sebo Athletic Center for train- the University, but there is one explains a big part of the Whited originally started resource company. ing and treatment. The foot- aspect Christopher mentioned University's mission statement going to the Gish Theater as a ball team's locker room is now ■ He is a member o( the TODAY that is not something material. is an emphasis on internation- requirementforhislntroduction housed there, as are meeting "The one thing that stands University's Board of al matters and cross-cultural Sunny to Film class, but he has contin- rooms and offices. above all — pride," Christopher Trustees. communication. High: 88. Low: 66 ued to go to showings because In an outdoor ceremony, Sebo said. ■ He has donated money The Provost Office and the he learned to appreciate foreign and the other 496 donors were He explained that seeing the for football and jazz Office of Theater and Film fund films.