The Pulse/ March 27, 2003 Page 1

The University ~f Findlay, Findlay, Ohi_o Vol. 17; No. 22; March.27, 2003 American troops ·become prisoners of war By Bridget Campbell network and then carried in part "We expect them to be can pilots had been captured President Saddam Hussein prom• Staff Reporter on news stations across the world. treated humanely.just like we'll when their helicopter was shot ised t_o give any Iraqi who shoots Television viewers around Five prisoners were shown being treat any prisoners of theirs that out of the sky by farmers. The down a U.S. or British helicopter the world are experiencing war interviewed; four others were we capture humanely. If not, the report was accompanied by im• 50 million dinars; the equivalent from a very different perspective - shown lying dead on the floor. people who mistreat the prison- ages of a grounded Apache heli• of $16,500 on the black market. as both British and American These images were mean! to show·· ers will be treated as war crimi- copter, with no apparent damage. Perhaps in response to world news agencies ride second seat the Iraqi people that its govern- nals," he said. The helicopter was sitting in a outrage, Iraq's U.N. Ambassador . into military history. ment was in control. It showed ~ Iraqi spokesperson re- field with a group. of jubilant Mohammed Al-Douri said Mon- As the Coalition pushes its the rest of the world just how out sponded to Bush's .allegations farmers millilng about, waving day his government would allow way towards Baghdad viewers of control the Iraqi regime is. denying any wrongdoing. He weapons in the air. This helicop• the International Committee of the are able to witness the long drive The treatment of these POWs reminded the Iraq people that the ter, the government reported, was Red Cross to visit the prisoners, across the desert, complete with was a violation of Part II, Article Coalition was responsible for,the one of two helicopters that were as called for in the Geneva Con- running ~commentaries of 14 of the 'Geneva convention deaths of innumerable people, captured.The two pilots were vention. · weather conditions and first hand which states prisoners must at all including woman.and children. shown on TV; however-this time "I can assure you that our re-' accounts of the battles waged times- be protected, particularly In Qatar, United States Gen- they were in a· furnished room ligion_, our customs, our· social along the way. According to all _ against acts of violence and in- eral Tommy Franks talked boldly and were not interviewed. values, .order us to protect those .reports.Operation Iraqi Freedom timidation and against insults and of his confidence in the POWs'. Franks confirmed that one prisoners and to protect their life," was moving along swiftly and curiosities. · training and in their motivation helicopter did not return from its he said in an interview with Asso- uneventfully. Speaking at a news confer- and courage. missiori Sunday, but there-were ciated Press Television News. All of that changed on Sun- ence, President George W. Bush ,. On Monday, the Iraqi gov- no reported losses of a second he• This, despite the horrific videos day as images of _American_ asserted that the P_OWs should be emment once again reported the licopter, - that illustrated otherwise. POWs, captured inNasiriya were treated well, in accordance with capture of American soldiers. According to a March 24 aired on al Jazeera Arab Satellite the Geneva Convention. The report stated that two Ameri- Associated .Press article, Iraqi Ffre strikes Frazer Street Renter's insurance a must for By 'Becky Skiver Copy Editor A light smoke haze perme- On Wednesday, March 19, ated the bottom floor of the college students at 10:42 p.m., the Northside ,home with a strong stench of By Becky Skiver· Fire Station responded to a~ burnt synthetic material that car• Copy Editor as, the insurance company is renter's.apartrnentcausingdam- kitchen fire at 311 Frazer St. ried up to a block away. The Many college students rent notified. An additional fee may· age to the entire building. ;\n unattended pan of oil had wall-and ceiling surrounding the a. partments or houses during· be charged. AmericanFamilyinsuran. ceof- ignited on a stovetop. - stove, once white, was black- their time at school. _There are Most insurance companies fers a $130/year policy with a $500 Luis Flores, occupant of ened by smoke damage, the sur- precautions that can be taken to offer an independent renters in- deductible. This covers $16,000 in . the home and an international face of the stove was heavily protect their belongings from surance policy: Allstate Insur- personal property, $300;000 liabil• student at The University of charred. fire or theft. ance offers a "$200-250/year ity and $5,000 in guest medical in• Findlay, attempted to put out There were no working According to Findlay Fire policy with a $250 deductible surance. -- the fire with a pan lid and wet smoke detectors present in the Marshall Gary Braund, approxi- that covers upto $25,000 of _ Nationwide Insurance, to insure towels. When the fire depart- home. The home is owned by mately 90 percent of students do personai property with full re:.. approximately $10,000 worth of ment arrived they transported . Robert Cleary and rented to Uni- not have renter's insurance .. placement. Full replacement property, is $101 per year with a the pan outside to fully extin- versity students. , This may be because students means, if the renter has a 22-. $250 deductible. This also covers g:u~sh the fire. are not aware that this coverage inch television that is ten years $100,000 worth of liability, which is available to them. old and it is damaged in a fire, also is extended to a rental hall, for . Some horneowner's insur- . the policy will pay for a new example a wedding reception. ance policies will cover renter's· .television, rather than provide Jerry Payne, a Nationwide In• insurance for dependents of a reimbursement for the cost of surance agent in Findlay, advised that . policyholders as well. For ex- the original TV set. In addition, structure types vary and affec t the ample; if ·a family with Allstate ;offers $100,000 of li• cost ofapolicy as do the presence of homeowner 's insurance has a ability insurance and,$1,000 smoke detectors, fire extinguishers son or daughter renting an apart- guest medical insurance. Li• and dead-bolt locks, In addition, ment while· attending college, ability insurance covers, for every city has a fire protection class that .apartment will be covered example, damage from a struc- that can lower renters insurance. 1 '--j' ,. ·,-2 .. or··~::s?a:rTllllfflMDr·-. ·.,-~,I underthepar~ntspolicyaslong "ture fire that originated in the

,,1 The Pulse, March 27, 2003 Paqe 2 -:'\ - Campus Calendar Superstitious eggstronomy I I By- Mandy Lobdell I March 27 Blood Drive sign-up 10 a.m: - 2 p.m., idea is "hogwash." ceive results, is to compile, l Staff Reporter I Deming Lobby (weekdays through April 2) So, loyal readers of The port and publish it next w I t Intramural kickball? p.m., FRC practice field While sitting 'at the table Pulse, this is my challenge to . Remember, the egg must be 1 I I Thursday Night Live ·9 p.m., C 90d Chapel during a recent Pulse meeting, you. I want you to attempt to and it's probably best if you· 'I French Club m.eeting3:3Op.m.,AMU Cave trying desperately to redeem stand an egg on end, now, be- - precautions to limit the me: ! myself after taking a month• fore next Monday, and rrespond I look forward to hea ! March 28 , Spring Weekend College begins .long sabbatical, I suggested that with your results. If you actu- your eggstounding stories. 1 ( Student payroll 9 a.m.: 4 p.in.,AMU Lounge I would write a story about the ally attempted to stand the egg for the results next week. I, I ·I . Magician Mike Super 9:30 p.m., AMU N MPR vernal equinox. ,· on end on the equinox, I would you eggstreme_ly good luck. I The equinox was last Thurs• like to hear about that too. My right, I get it. Enough with March 29 · Spring Weekend C~llege day, so this would not necessar- master plan, should I actually re- bad egg jokes.! !') I Jazz Fest 10 a.m. - 8 p.!_Il., Grimm Theatre . ily be considered a "timely :! ,i Sibs N Kids & Spring Bash Weekend piece," but, if you take the time Carnival noon, Koehler to read on, 'you will find that I Attention, qraduatesl JugglingAct''TW0"9:30p.m.,Nv11JNorthMPR have good reason for writing this now. IMPORTANT DATES March 30 · Spring Weekend College - While spouting out ideas for Kappa Chi meeting 5 p.m., C God Parlor an equinox story, I had consid• - - TO REMEMBER FIAT 6 p.m., C God Chapel ered covering the history of the Catholic Mass 7 p.m., St. Michael's Church, · holiday. I even took the time April 28-May 1 FINALEXAMS - downtown, 61 7 W. Main Cross St. , over the weekend to do all of the May2 Graduation Rehearsal Intramural sand volleyball 7 p.m., sand courts research. Then, I got ·a better· I 0:30 a.m., Koehler Fitness and - Intramural ultimate frisbee 7 p.m., FRC idea. Recreation Complex practice field . - · · _ , One ofthe other reporters May3 10:30 a.m., Baccalaureate in PhiSigma Sigma meeting 7:30 p:m.,"Main 213 _ at ThePuise told me that a raw Ritz Auclitorium Sigma Kappa meeting 7:30 p.m., Deming egg will stand on end during the 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Brunch Ro.sewood .. · vernal equinox, because Earth is for graduates and .families t I perfectly balanced, having the 2 p.m., Commencement ceremony '► I March 31 _ Sign-up for golf begins same number of hours of day Koehler fitness and Recreation I I It CPB meeting 9:15 p.m., AMD Endly and night. Being the stupid trivia Complex Steak Night 5 - 7 p-.~-, Henderson Dining Hall . 'buff that i am, I decided to try. J · · Intramural soccer 7 p.i;n., FRC practice field So_ on Thursday I spent the lat• SENIOR SALUTE ·ciIECKLISt Ohio Bicentennial Lecture-Series 7:-30 p.m.., ter part of my .afternoon in the Thursday, April 24 AMUMPR kitchen with a raw .egg. Three hours and six eggs later, I still 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or~-6p.m.,AMU _. April 1 April Birthday Celebration {lunch and had not managed to stand the ♦ Pick up your pre-ordered cap & gown i ► dinner), Henderson Dining Hall blasted thing up. ♦ Check prospective graduation list I' I I Intramural kickball 7 p.m., FRC practice field . Desperate for: some clarifi• ♦ Receive information about rehearsal and Commence• i ' BSU meeting 9 p.m., AMU Endly cation-on the realistic possibil• ment activities 'I I ity of standing an egg on end, I i Newman Club meeting 9:30 p.m., Rosewood ♦ Receive instructions to gather academic information frorr ,I . I · SIFE meeting 5 p.m., Main 312 turned to the Web. There I found the Internet > I Dinner with Kirk Herbstreit 7 p.m.., Koehler conflicting statements. Some ♦ Learn procedures to order academic transcripts sources claimed that this .J. ♦ Learn when to expect your diploma after graduation - Intramural sand volleyball'? p.m., sand eggstraorctinary feat was pos• ·II April 2 ♦ Check loan balances l courts sible all the time, while there ► ♦ Check student account information ►' . I . Intramural ultimate frisbee 7 p.m., FRC were those who believe that one practice field could, in fact, only perform the ♦ Receive guidance on career choices Sign Language Club meeting 7 p.m.,AMUTerry action on the vernal equinox. ♦ det information on becomingan active alum ofUF Bible Study 9 p.m., AMU Slough Others argued that the entire FCA meeting 9:JO p.m., BCHS 100 Pre-VetC!ubmeeting9:30p.m.,:tylartinLectureHall · The Pulse staff r:fdi ;~:tt~!t(; .,-·;:..1 · College Republicans meeting 5_ p.m., ~ j· Deming Rosewood. . . Editor Tasha Schroeder I . Law Society m~eting 4:45 p.m., AMY Terry Copy Editors Beth Beck _ Bicentennial lecture 7:30 p.m., AMU MPR .r l'1 :.~ Ayumi Ishida ...... -: . .. Becky Skiver '. • Reporte_rs Stephanie_ Brock Sibs N Kids & Spring Bash I_NOHl·o/ Bridget Campbell Visit Mandy-Lobdell -weekend www.ac.11llio.1.rg Amy Long , :.. - - -··· ·- - ' - - . - - - Brent Nye -.-·-- Sue Rimelspach Don't miss the tun!• ..... ,.,..,c_....:;;. •""~. '1-. -.. .- .·1 • . . lt1 Tom Ryerson : · March 28~29 • ¥ The Digital Pulse .. Melissa Georgyi .11.'Hilkli> c,._,.,.;:;.ig . ' Faculty Adviser Nancy Clitford-Sherman . ~-.:11d~u ' '. I . ~ - - •• -~·•i•-• •••••••••••••••••• _:____l_____l_,_ ! r t _,.,c;,.ll,.~ %,..1, - -~-~ "a..S.;. '-·---• ,;;_._.;::.-...,,,~ ... -~:_, "'=~~ ~=~~-~~

,11 The Pulse, March 27, 2003 Pace 3

University reaccreditation PONDER THIS / By Tom Ryerson countdown begins . Staff Reporter The views expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect What is all the buzz about the upcoming. Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Self-Study (reaccredita• those of The Pulse staff tion) process? Essentially, accreditation represents the lifeblood of our institution. It is voluntarily sought by institutions around the world, and it shows a comprehensive commitment to (1) quality assurance and (2) Saddam Hussein ( or a for another. institutional and program improvement. So, thisprocess not only means that lJF is vitally interested in its Saddam Hussein look-alike), France didnt look too commitment t9 superior standards, quality, and improvement, but also, wheri students graduate from here, the in his speech shortly after, the good last week. As the war diploma they receive holds special significance. It is a win-win situation. first bomb fell, said "Long live started the president said the Over the next 12 months, lJF will be engaged in a massive Self-Study to produce documentation/patterns , Iraq, long live jihad and long war was unjustified, while at · of evidence thatwe as a university are meeting our purposes and objectives and are following our mission. The live Palestine." Osama bin the same time the French am• main areas of information needed to support our claims include: - Laden has said more specific bassador in Washington said things linking the U.S. with France would help out if 1) · Mission= that we have clear and publicly stated purposes consistent with our mission; the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Saddam used chemical weap• 2) Resources = that we have human, financial and physical resources in place to accomplish than that. Americans tend to ons. The Liberation daily in our purposes; forget one· major reason the France reported a member of 3) Education/other purposes·= that we evaluate programs; · Arabs hate us-so much. They the French parliament as ~ay• 4) Sustainability= that lJF builds on our Self-Study process for the future; and see the U.S. and Israel as ing, "We would look really stu• 5) Integrity= that we exhibit integrity in practices and relationships with stakeholders nearly one and the same since pid if Iraqis applaud the arrival we have been Israel's best of Americans." Needless to say, this i~ a huge endeavor that requires an enormous amount of work by all constituencies: friend in the world-which is Attitudes and moods faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members, administration and trustees. To balance these responsi• the way it should be, consid- change by the minute. _Shortly bilities with fun, our HLC Steering Committee createdthe slogan ''Have you 'herd' the good news?" to ering Israel' is surrounded by after the war started, Wall challenge ourselves to dream about who we can become andhow we can get there. This affords us a wonderful countries that would prefer to Street rebounded quite a bit opportunity to define excellence and to motivate ourselves to achieve it. · obliterate her. · after a steady dip into the sea

The cow theme was a natura- l follow. -up. Hence, our moooving cows were distributed to all faculty and Try· this on for size. Why 6f uncertainty, The.New York staff at our August 2002 President's breakfast, to every incoming freshman, every member of the Board of not try ... ( drumroll) ... mono- Times reported it was Wall Trustees and to other interested parties. We want to focus on the "good news" that Findlay embodies. sexuality? Jennifer Hoes of the- Street's best single week in 20 When the HLC team comes on campus Feb. 23-25, 2004 to evaluate our University, everyone needs to be Netherlands plans to marry years. A British paper is report• aware of the process that we have gone through. Look for questions in upcoming editions of The Pulse that herself this month . She told ing a poll there that shows sup• . even you might be randomly asked by representatives from the HLC. Consequently, there will be plenty of Der Spiege], a German maga- port for Tony Blair's policies opportunities over the next year to participate in and learn about our reaccreditation. F ornow, the campus has zine, ''We live in a 'Me' soci- nearly doubled after the war indeed embraced the udderly a-moo-sing possibilities: various offices on campus have been costuming and ety, hence it is logical that one started. - decorating their cows, milk mustaches abound, sick cow puns and riddles are flying through email, an.dMilky promises to be faithful to one- Newsweek 's cover story Way and Cowtails candy randomly appear in mailboxes. So, be on the lookout for future "it's divine to be self." The wedding includes a for the March 24 issue was an bovine" activities on campus! $22,000 reception for her rela- article worth reading. Any stu• tives. It is unknowri whether dent of history, political sci• she made a pre-nuptial agree- erice, law or economics, or English students host raffle. ment with. herself. anyone who cares, or should Aside from the jokes, the care, about world events By. Becky Skiver spectacle illustrates the logi- should find it educational. Au• Copy Editor gram and bave Duncan, Busi- a tree, a bench and a plaque. A cal conclusion of the philo- thor Fareed Zakaria gives a Students at the English farm ness Manager at the English more extensive garden setting is sophy of self. Really, if you fairly balanced review of have organized a raffle to pro- farm; the idea became reality. possible as well. All remaining are into self-actualization, America's-rise to economic vide a physical memorial com- The students then enlisted funds will be put directly into self-esteem, self-image and and military superiority. Al• memorating the horses lost to several local businesses for do- the English equestrian program. every other thing about your- though there is a slight tilt to• the recent out-break of the nations, as well as tack stores The students would, like to self, then why not? Of course ward anti-Bush sentiment, equine herpes virus. This me- outside of thearea. In addition, use this raffle to bring awareness it flies in the face of the true some critical thinking and re• morial will also honor the they received several private of the Equine Herpes Virus epi• concept of marriage, which is membering the good America strength of the program for donations. demic and the procedures taken all about sacrificing oneself has done can get you past that. · overcoming this tragic experi- The raffle is split into two to care for the horses and con- ~n~e. separate parts: a general raffle tain the virus at The University Freshmen Jessica Bourne, and a tack raffle. TLckets a_re $5 of Findlay. The students feel it General Raffle Prizes Tack Raffle Prizes Mara Keith-Hunter and Erin each or 5 for $20, however, the is fitting to create a memorial to -Gift certificates from: -Gift certificates from: Wyldewood Tack Shop, Mich Paulson and senior Lauren . ticket. buyer may choose in commemorate the horses and Damon's Grill Lambrecht, all English Eques- which raffle heor she wishes to recognize thevolunteers whose; , State Line Tack· Cafe Marie - trianStudents, came up with thy be entered. efforts kept the program and its · Baker's Sheet East of Chicago Pizza Co. idea. _ The raffle tickets may be' · heart, the horses, alive. Jack's Sheet Coffee Amici The students proposed the purchased from Robin Koehler If you have any questions, -Wooden bandage rack Bistro on Main idea to the development office at 1102 N. Cory St. through contact Jessica Bourne, x7927. · donated by Barrington Saddlery Just for you Tattoo and enlisted Robin Koehler as March 28. The drawing will -Ariat Field Boots -Privately donated TV their advisor. With. the help of take place on April 1. Winners. D'18D1r 2551 E. Tiffin Ave. -Devon-Aire breeches ~..,._ · Findlay. OH 45840 -Custom built computer the Office of Development; will be notified at 11 later date. · U itrr:,il,';,:ffil<.~C 4 I 9-424-1821 -PolaF Fleece Cooler University Relations office; The t- lrhough the memorial will Now Hiring -Stuffed Horse Grand Prix Club; Lori Cramer, . dep ... -· J _ ~ amount of money Flexible hours -Tack Box from Saddler's Row All positions available Director of English Riding Pro- raise,'. :1 -✓, u i most likely include Palatine, Ill. The Pulse/ March 27, 2003 Page 4 · - . . . , ChwialkowskiSwitzer speak J'u_sti~e Scalia __ speaks t( at bicentennial celebration :UF, Toledo. students '► '· Pa!,11 Chwialkowski, associ- · early la~s of the state and how membered through both real and By Sue Rimelspach St a ff Rep 6 rte r Constitution shoul4 be applied 1 ,· ate professor of history, politi- they compare with the complex- 'imaginary. characters. Some ► ·_ UF's Law Society was in- readingtheactuallanguageorte I cal science and law and the lib- ity of today's legal system. tales may conjure memories of I yitedbytheUniversityQfToledo's of the document, rather than i eral arts, will speak on "Law on · While divorce; murder; theft, well-known stories=-good and School ofLaw to attend.the Mon- terpre~g broadly the Frontier ofOhio" and Dou- adultery and armed robbery are bad. Yet other tales will bring them~g .day,March 17lecturebySupreme ·scalia_ doesn't feel the Co - glas Switzer; assistant professor common . in 21 st-century to life lesser-known storiesthat CourtJusticeAntoninScalia. This stitution is "ii~ing;' ~r evolvm of communication, will address . America, he will discuss the are every bit as much a part of was an event notto, be missed. · Rathe~, the flexibility\~ socie _ "Some Buckeye Tales: ·A extent to· which the earliest Ohio's history. Fifteen of us set out early· comes about throu@ changes Reader's Theatre Video of Ohio - Ohioansdealt with.these crimes Switzer joined The Univer• Monday mo~g, with Dr. Paul , laws. S~alia furtlier stated tr History" on March 31 from 7:30 and how their penalties differed sity of Findlay in August 2002. Chwialkowski driving the UF van _ many case- he has ruled on shou to 8:30,p.m. in the Alumni Me- from those imposedtoday, ~ He received degrees incommu- and a few· cars following ·sepa-. never have been in the Supren morial · Upton's Multi-Purpose ·chwialkows!University of Findlay to trict Court of Appeals in Toledo, the University ofNebraska-Lin• when ushers ·announced, "Close That is the duty of Congress ai celebrate Ohio's bicentennial Ohio. He became interested in coln and.the University of·Ar- the doors:' It was a first come, oflegislation. Chwialkowski will explore the legal 'history of Northwest kansas-Fayetteville. first serve, "free event. Unfortu- · The human side of a figu how the- "rule of law" became Ohio while earning his Ph.D. in For more information,_con• nately, theothersevenstudentshad that is so hugely portrayed more prevalent as Ohio became history from Duke University. tact Charlene Hankinson, ex- I communicated via cell phone that newspapers and magazines w . a s~ate, replacing custom, eco- -In a video created by Dou- ecutive director' of university they were lost in Michigan. also apparent. Mentioning a fla nomic necessity and frontier- glas Switzer, actual events and relations, at x4515. . We were at least 30 minutes burning case in which the COl ! justice. He .will talk about the stories from Ohio's past are· re- early; however, the opportunity to had to rule, Scalia told how l hear a speech by a notorious Jus- wife, Maureen, kept him humb , Opinion: Current Franco-American tice had filled the hall. · · While making breakfast the m: ' -Wheµ,wefirstwalkedintotbe morning, she was hummi1 f hall, ushers informed us we would "Stars and Stripes Forever." 1 I relations havehistorical' origin have to split up and find seats in- jokingly said she wanted to ke " • ' • I , 1·· .By Mandy Lobdell dividuallyoroptforstandlngroom him from sliding too far left. L Staff Reporter takes thatwerefoundso frequently Who was this benevolent man? only. We began walking up and · While worl<.ing on my he To be honest with everyone, I in the paper. Let's start in th~ begin- Why, Napoleon Bonaparte! This is . down the rusles when an usher said ors project last week, I was rea ! have been told that I need to-work ning.Dne woman wrote that the - the same man who systematically there was a seat for one. After-a ing Scalia's_ dissenting opinion ► ' on my people skills. My mother French helped America win the conqueredandretainedcontrolover rnoment's hesitation, I followed . acase,Romerv.Evans. Althou_ '1 ► · says that the standards that I set are Revolutionary War to give us free- the greater parf of Europe. The land ~ to one of the best seats in the :the document was nine pag ► I t. often unattainable. To put things dom, While that was the eventual . that we'no:W take for granted as the house{otherthanthefirstrowsre- long, it was stra1ght to the poi ) I• simply, I'm very temperamental. · outcome, it W!lS more· ofa desper- western part of the United States se.rved for UT faculty, the mayor In his disagreement with the rr ► ► I However, I have never backed ate effort by the f rench to sever a was actually going to be the step-• and other distinguished guests). I jority_ruliilg, Scalia opted to he down when I felt something needed majorBritishsupplyline.Forthose ping stone for Napoleon's North was thrilled'. The excitement con- back nothing_. When he. me to be. said, and I don't think I'tl out there who are not far:niliarwith American extensionof his First tinued to build and j:hen Justice tioneq. this particular case duri · start now. history, the British and the French Empire.But,ashashappenedmany Scalia walked onto the stage.. the lecture, my heart began be Over the past week and a half, have a long saga of hating each tiines before, a costly war with the · Whether you agree with his fag even faster. I could relate a I have beerir eading the letters to the other. It goes back through dozens . British caused N apoleon to rethink politics or riot, hearing hii:n speak . even had_ the opinion in m)' bac editor printed in The Courier. At of kings and hundreds of years. · his priorities. So, due to extensive is incredible. He is an absolutely pack! · first.during theimpendingwarwith Right around the same time evidence of the man's character, I. bri~liant ~an, witty and entertain- " The day was a dream cor Iraq, many ofth e articles s_inging; the that America decided to seize their believe this French "gift" was noth• ing. · What, to many, may have _true. As the pressure builds praises of the French were funny, freedom, the French and British ingmorethanapro"sperousgafufor. seemed a dry subject, ·textualism choosealawschooland fuiishr mostly because of'the historical in- were duking it out, yet again, and Americasimplybecauseofbadcir- of the ·cortstitution, he ·delivered last semester at UF, it was gr( .;' I in a manner that even prelaw stu~ to sit back <;llld listen to bne oft I - accuracy that could be found within, the monetary strain on both trea- cumstances for the French. · 1. I them. Now, they appall me, and I suries was evident. The result was· Even if these two events could dents and the general public could renowned individuals in the pt I► > _ am ashamed to acknowledge these that the French helped us gain our have led us to· be indebted to the understand. A textualist or fession iri which I will be a lo\\ people as Americans. Now that we independence becaus~ by doing so French, I would say that the United originalist is one who belie~es the member in 2006. ate at war it is time to put personal _ they eliminated a good source of in- States has paid that debt with.inter• feelings aside. There are thousands come for the British, income that est. After all, it was America who ·of men and women of my age, my was necessary for them to be able entered Workl War I and gave· the then run crying to nations who ac- · blown hot air until they were I peers, fighting to preserve a coun- to continue funding the war, The Allied nations the extra manpower 'tually carry some weight. in the face: and the end result . trythatisliometopeoplewhcdon't United States' freedom was just an andfirepower needed to conquer From freedom fries to Cali- that no one cared. I.can't sr even have thecourtesy to acknowl-, added bonus. exhausted Germany. The German fornian wine, American_s are mak- for everyone, butpersonally 1 edge their bravery and courage. As Another historical misconcep- occupation of Paris is just more evi• ing their collective opinion of the _ lieve that until theU.N._ start~ for France, in my opinion they bet- tion was that, at $11 million, the dence suggesting that France suf- spine_less actions of the French ing French soldiers as their < ter watch which bridges LouisianaPurchasewasagiftfrom .fers from a rose-colored-glasses known. If ihey chose to stay Out personal army, as they do the 1 they're burning .. · France. Taking alookattheruler of ·syndrome. They have the tendency of thi_s action, then they would .and women of the United St First o-fl: I would like to set France during this time period, I to dehy impending doom until it have the optionofremaining neu- I don't care· about France' straight some of the historical mis- would say ·that's highly '-doubtful. - • come~ knocking at their doGr, -and ,tral, but they have not. France has opllllon.

;11 . ; ' . The Pulse/ March' 27, 2003 Page 5 Kick the Piers-on offers -new methods of special- · _, .. needs education habit · By Stephanie Brock cause "chil. dren 'wi. thout di. s- steps that one must follow 10 before it occurs." As a smoker, have you ever· Staff Reporter abilities need to be integrated ensure development. Pierson Pierson says that through wanted to stop but didn't kriow For over 35 years, Jim with other children that have has dedicated much time in de- this particular ministry you are. how to begin? Tom Davis from Pierson has been helping chil- disabilities. This integration veloping a successful disability giving the child a part of who the Findlay C;ity Health Dept is dren with special_ needs reach helps the children understand program and feels as though the youare and "what wegive them starting a class called "Freedom their full potential through the disability and understand first most important step in put- is our faith in Jesus." · Pierson FromSmoking," It is an adult Christian education programs that it's okay to befriend them." ·ting together a good Christian encourages everyone to go to cessation class being held on designed to specifically work Pierson also noted that education program is to talk to their churches· and tell them that Fridaymomings at 8 a.m. If-you for the child's disability. throughout childhood, parents · the parents about their child's families with disabilities need to have any questions· or would Pierson, President of· the continually tell their children disability. be included in theirworship ser• ·· 1ike to sign up for theseclasses; Christian Church Found~tion that theybetter put on a hat on. After talking with the par-. vices and classrooms; "we must please call 41_9-424-7.105. for the Handicapped in Knox'- or they're going to catch a cold ents, Pierson.says it's time-to be willing to see people as Davis will also be at the Health ville, Tenn., came to The Uni- or that if something is conta- make the decision on how to ap- people" and once that has been - Fair that is held in AMU on. versity of Findlay on March 18 gious they better not touch it proach the learning process; he accomplished Pierson feels as Thursday April 10. . to conduct an informational ser- because they will catch it, too. also says that you must talk with though the disability ministry in In an article published by - mon on how to begin and adapt Pierson shows that this type of the other kids about the disabil- your church will not only be - the Findlay City Health Depart- a special ·needs· program in or philosophy also puts fear into a . ity so that they know what to ex- more giving to families with dis-> ment called Rx.for Health, there around your church. . child's mind that they too will . pect and are on an understand- abilities but will be more ere• is a statistic that II1ore than Pierson noted that in today's "catch" a disability. He notes · ing level._ ative through their classroom 400,000 deaths in the U.S. each church classrooms, children that in order for a child to over- The final step, Pierson says, programs .. year are from smoking-related. with disabilities are placed come this anxiety, they must be in putting a successful Christian . If any student or staff mem• illnesses. within the mainstream class- educated on how or why a par: .. education program together is to - her or any church would like to Smoking greatly increases room with only an aide to help ticular child has a· disability. train the people within your- get involved in starting a disabil• your risk for lung cancer and in assistance and adjustments; The reassurance must be given church, "get them to see who the ity ministry, there are several many other cancers. the article however, back in the "olden to the child that a disability is child is, not the disability." books and informational guides describes the improvements the days" children with disabiiities not contagious; in return 'this Pierson notes that if there is one· that Pierson has complied to help body undergoes following the were separated into classroom~ will make everyone in the class- major burden ·that keeps your ease the anxiety. For more in• cessation of smoking: The fol- that were designed only for spe- _ room feel accepted and wanted. Christian educatio~ program formation about the ministry or - lowing isa time frame of the. cial needs children. · However, in order for a from working it is a behavioral to place a book order contact body's attempt to recover: . .Pierson feels as fhough this -'ch{ir"ch class~oom t'o be com- pro6lem~ "you m~s-Ccome. up Jim .Pi~r~on at jimpierson@ _ shift within the church class- pletely successful for a special · with a plan on how to deal with ccctb.org or 865-546-5921. Within 20 min.utes: Blood rooms isn't such a bad idea be.,.· needs child, there are several a particular behavioral problem pressure and pulse decrease. · · The· temperature of hands and feet increase to normal.. • Within 8 hours: Oxygen level in the blood increases. . Within 24 hours: The car~ bon monoxidel evel in the blood . drops to normal arid the chance of a heart attack decreases. Within 48 hours: Ability . Help People - to smell and taste is improved: <;,ain the skills to· assist your patients to achieve Within 2 weeks to . 3 and maintain a healthy lifestyle. months: Circulation improves, and lung function may increase Income up to 30 percent. _ . Earn a substantial salary commensurate with your Witbi'n 1-9 . months: position as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Coughing, sinus congestion, fa• Be Your Own Boss tigue arid shortness · of breath Most Doctors of Chiropractic are in private decrease. Cilia, hairs that clean practice working-an average of 40 hours per week. your lungs, help you handle mu• cus and reduce infe ction, start working normally again. Become a Doctor Within 1 year: Risk of Prestige, respect and expanded leadership heart disease is decreased to half · opportunities are available as a Doctor of Chiropractic. / that ofa smoker Within 10 years: Lung Call Loqan College of Chiropractic today to cancer death rate· is, about half change the world of he_althcare! that of a continuing smoker and the risk of cancer of the mouth; · 1-800-533-9210' throat, esophagus, bladder, kid• · www.logan.edu ney, and pancreas decrease. . Logan [email protected]~ College+of+Chiropractlc 1851-Sch~ttlerRd, Chesterfield. MO 630°9 '-

The Pulse/ Marc.h 27, 2003 Page 6 · ... Identity theft Lecture serieS provides preventable / historical .inforrnation - By Tom Ryerson numbers, or Social Security num- By Sue Rimelspach S ta ff Re po rte r bers over the phone, unless the call Staff Reporter Road in the United States." but faults and human factors One of the _fastest-growing · is expected. Look over bank state• Celebrating Ohio's Bicen• Chwialkowski further ex• both are seen in this area. . tennial lecture series on Mon• plained the method by which the · Droughts and floods also •► crimes is identity theft, possibly ments and credit card bills regu• because it is so simple to do. ·1arly to ensure they are correct. day evening explained· first the Black Swamp was literally plague Ohio. Presently we are Every day people exchange Bear in mind that anyone can sort mosquito infested Black Swamp drained when settlers decided to midrange in the drought scale, personal · information in business. through the trash and find informa• . of the 1800s and the devastation remain. By means of ditches but there is potential for floods All the identity thief has t~ do is · tion. It is helpful to tear or shred Ohio has faced due to a discon- and tiles a plot of land could be dueto melting snow and already .begin using any identifying infor- anypaperworkcontainingaccourit tented nature. The two lectures ready for farming in three to five high rivers. One of the worst mation of another person and the numbers. coincided with first Dr: Paul years. The first settlers faced floods occurr~ in-1913, killing victimwillfindtheirgoodnamehas · The FTC recommends ·ob- Chwialkowski's talk, "North• numerous diseases, of which 467 and destroying 40,000 'been ruined. · tainingacreditreportfromthethree west Ohio in 1803 - Life and Black SwampFever was the homes. This devastation Identitytheftoccurswhenany major credit bureaus once a year Hardship in the Black Swamp" most prevalent. By 1860 most brought forth new thoughts on person uses personal information to checkforanymistakesthatcould a~d second, Dr. Douglas or"the swamp had been di-a{~ed controlling-deforestation and belonging to another, such as a be caused by someone using your Switzer with "Ohio and the and had become inhabitable. flood plain planning. -~- name, date of birth, address or So- identityTlie FairCreditkeporting _ Wrath of Mother Nature." .. Canals and railroads eventually. Lightning is one of the top cial Security number (SSN), to Act establishes procedures the The Black Swamp was lit• further linked the area to civili- two worst weather factors in fraudulently procure any type of credit bureaus must follow to as• erally uninhabitable during this zation. Ohio. Winter storms have also monetarygain. sist in the. correctionof creditprob- time period, according to Switzer then explained how plagued the area. Switzer, in his Identity thieves get information lems, Chwialkowski. The two most nature has taken its tollon the Power Po int presentation, through many different-means.' With the increasing use of the prevalent commodities were state of Ohio. While there isn't showed pictures of one of the They steal wallets, purses, mail and Internet for online purchases, there _ mud and mosquitoes. Darkened m~ch you can do about the more recent events, The Great trash. They may get your records· are some things to-remember. Most by huge trees and water soaked,. weather, Switzer did say study• Blizzard of '78. Then tornadoes 1 from work, or fraudulently obtain importantly, always use a secure. the swamp would mire even the ing it was advantageous be• destructive effects were shown. yourcreditreport. The identity thief connection. Before making an most ardent of travelers. Set• cause, "information is empow• As a young boy Switzer himself may even· fill out a change-of-ad- online purchse, ascertain that the tlers trekked through the area ering." Contrary to_ most-Ohio• experienced the great Palm Sun• dress form at the post office arid start site is secure. On Interr:ietExplorer; · with the hopes of making it fur• ans perceptions, Ohio does have day tornado. • receiving your mail.. a padlock symbol on the status bar ther west for good farmland. earthquakes and has the poten• In closing, Switzer re• One of the routes, from what is tial for more. -Earthquakes are· minded the audience that March t . The identity Thief ~11 then gel' "indicates' iliis. ! caused by three factors, magma, ' a job, new credit card, open a bank There are computer programs now Perrysburg- to Fremont, is Weather-Awareness Month. account or conduct any other busi- · designed to search the Internet for . was characterized as "The Worst which- is not relevant to Ohio, r- ness using any or all of your iden- · information such as unsecured · tity that it will go on tire victim's credit card numbers. · Look on "' •l creditreport. the site for contact information MOVIE'REVIEW ► '( In 1998, Congress enacted the if there are any questions about IdentityTheftandAssumptionDe- its security. There are. many Orea mca tcher ,. terrence Actaimedatcontrollingthe Internet-only "businesses" that I► . _ problemandestablishingpenalties. have been set up solely for the By Amy Long t I between each other at a young age ever caused the rash at any cost ► The Federal Trade Commission purpose of stealing credit card Staff Reporter ' · through their strange young friend before it. spreads. However, a (FTC) has been designated as the numbers. . This Stephen King thrill novel · and have found it very useful deadly, unworldly force unwiil• federal clearinghouse for identity With the ever-increasing use turned movie will send chills up throughout their adult lives. The ing to yield against mere human il theft complaints. of SSNs for identification pur- your spine and leave you gasping four boys always knew Duddits was .. forms, keeps everyone on their Ohio also has established a law poses, it is useful to keep in mind· with fright. different, but they had yet to realize toes and the viewer clinching their covering this problem. Section· that not.everyone asking for the Four boyhood pals escape on just how much he would help them seats in fear as the movie's plot 2913.49oftheRevisedCode,called SSN needs it or is legally per-. - an annual trip out to their deep- twenty years later. ends in a thrilling twist. "Taking the identity of another," mitted to have it. Many busi• woods cabin where they reminisce When Beaver and Jonsey find With a frightful theme and makes it a crime to "obtain, possess nesses today are asking for the on times of their past. Dr. Henry a lost hunter lingering near their terrifying sce11es, it's bound to .or use any personal identifying in- SSN simply because their com• Devlin (Thomas Jane), Joe 'Bea- cabin, theybringhimin.·However, keep your heart pumping formation of any. living or dead in- puter program has that data field ver' Clarendon (Jason Lee), Gary this wanderer appears to only be the throughout the· entire movie. If dividual with the intent to fraudu- in it and they feel it helps them 'Jonesy' Jones(DamianLewis)and beginning of strange events to you're into scary movies you If lently obtain credit, property or ser- to keep good records. Employ• ( Pete Moore (Timothy Olyphant), come. Asaterriblerashover comes should definit~ly see this movie, · ► vices or avoid thepaymentofadebt ers need SSNs for wage and tax share a common bond from their · the forest and its creatures, military . and ify ou're not you should have or any other legal ·obligation."· purposes, and banks, as feder- childhood in that they all b€came _ units are called in to quarantine the someone drag you to it. This Theanswerto identity theft can ally- regulated institutions, need friends with a strange young boy entire wooded area. Colonel movie gets anA+ for terror-filled be summed up as awareness and - SSNs. Others may need it if they named Douglas "Duddits!' Cavell_ AbrahamKurtz(MorganFreeman) excitement! Nowplayingatyour _, vigilance. First, it is necessary to be. require a credit check, (Donnie Wahlberg) through an un~ heads up the unit with Captain local movie theater. aware oftheproblemandthemeans -Before giving ouf an SSN, fortunate event. Each of the four Owen Underlrill (Tom Sizemore) at . available for minimizing the risk. . remember that for the great· ma• boys gaiiled the gift of telepathy hissidereadytoridthearea·ofwhat- Secondly, risk-minimizing steps jority of business conducted, a should become a daily routine. "name, address and date· of birth Before providing personal in- should be sufficient information .. number be used? What law re- FTC has published a 22-page courages ·anyone to call their formation to anyone, consider care- The FTC recommends you ask _ q~ires the giving of an SSN? What · booklet called JD Thei· When hotline, 1-877-IDTHEFT, and to fully how it might be used .. Never the following questions: Why is will happen if it is not given? Bad Things Happen To, Your visit their web site at give credit card numbers, account an SSN needed? How will the Awareness is the key. The Good Name. The FTC also en- .www.consumer.gov/idtheft.

,,I -The.Pulse/ Marc:h 27, 2003 Page 7 aoox REVIEW _, UF theatre to · Angry Housewives Eatinq Bon Bons By Lorna Landvik . perform Our Town The University of Findlay Bak'er as _Mr. Webb, Chelsea Review by Alice Pelland theatre program will perform Riggs as Mrs. Webb, Megan _ Forced outdoors by cabin The book club is not-so-lov- childhood experiences of the the. show Our Tr;wn April 9-12 Lyon as En:iily, Kurt Aller as - George, Christine H91lington as fever during a spring snow- ingly renamed "An:gry House- book club members and follows. at 8 p.m: and April 13 'at 6 p.rn. storm, five suburban women wives. Eating Bon Bons" by' along as they raise children of in Ritz Auditorium, Old Main. Rebecca,. Brandon Beck as plunge into a spontaneous - Merit's husband, who is jealous their own-from the annual An American classic, Our Wal(y, Josh Hilborn as Profes• evening snowball fight. When of her friendship with the other neighborhood circus through Town centers around the rela• sor Willard, Corey Woodcock as they come inside later to warm women, From th_e spring of 1968 college acceptances and careers, tionship of George 'Gibbs and Simon Stimson, Matt Dennis as up, a remarkable = of friend- through the fall of 1998, the all accompanied by a host of Emily Webb. - Since its first per• Constable wa·rren, Larry ships is launched'=one that will book clubmembers read selec- maternal fears and worry. So formance in 1938, Our Town Gifford as Joe Stoddard, Nick span 30 years and three tumul- tions as eclectic as the women convincing are the-details that has continued to be regarded.as Toland as Sam Craig, Julie Lane tuous de_cades of social change. themselves-i-from "Soul on . readers will try- to guess what one of thebest representations as Mrs. Soames, Matt Harris as As in previous bestsellers Ice" to "Middlemarch" to Audrey might wear to book club ,of life in America and ofthe Joe Cro~ell and Si Crowell and . such as Patty Jane's "House o~ Stephen King's "The Stand-." meetings and predict what Slip ric~_ness of the theatre world. Kevin Shields as Howie Curl" and "The Great Mysteri- Living through the era of the will think of the books. Wntten by Thornton Wilder, the Newsome. Briana King, Angela ous," Lorna Landvik sets her Vietnam war, the protest move- Readers might feel a twinge show is a Pulitzer Prize winner. Fruth and Andrea Coto will play~ fifth novel in her native small- ment and women's liberation, of sadness and loss as they tum The show is directed by first, second and third deal town Minnesota, where she me- the five friends take on such the last page of "Angry House- Vicki McCluikin, with Andrea woman, respectively . ticulously chronicles the activi- problems as domestic violence, wives Eating Bon Bons"-fin- Coto serving as .assistant direc• Tickets are $5 for adults and ties ofthe Freesia Court Book infidelity, homophobia and .ishing this book is like leaving tor. CastmembersincludeBuzz $3 for children and senior citi• · Club and the lives of its five empty nests, bolstered by the five dear friends. - Dyer as stage mana~er; Gregg zens and are available_ by call• members: Faith,Audrey, Merit.. restorative powers of friendship. Compliments ofBookspot.com Wozniak as Doc Gibbs, April ing the Box_ Office at x453 l. . Slip and Kari (as in "car," not · Landvik looks back at the Walker as Mrs. Gibbs, James "care"). -,, ·M-0-SIC REVIEW -FOOD R-EVIEW - . . . . - Jennifer Lopez

_ Hunan_ Gardens t ' • ~ ,-,. -- 'thi Ayu'm'f- lshida fh is 1s· Me ... · Then Staff Reporter By Tom Reiter · suey and egg foo yung available .. $4 to $5. Take-out is available, . www;mus-ic-critic.com The new Chinese Restaurant, All dishes cost around $6 to $10. too. Hunan Gardens, can satisfy bun- No. menu item costs more than Ms. Lopez .is in ·1ove tracks), versus an overall ger at a reasonable price. ,- $10. . arrd she wan~s everyone to package as.a p~rformer with . Hunan Gardens, near Home The dish that I ordered, beef know it .. Ten out of th_e - goo_d looks and a voice. Depot on Tiffin Avenue, was with broccoli, tasted strong when twelve tracks on "This. Is Yet, the album isn't so opened few months ago. The res- compared to other Chinese res• Me ... Then" are devot~d to much a "back to her roots" taurant is larger- than one. would taurants in Findlay, but it's just expressing it While this is album, but more of an "I've expect.judging by its outside ap- fine for me. I did not enjoy the . ~doubtedly due-to her cur- always be.en myself? album. pearance. fried rice, which tasted like it was . rent romance with actor Ben Ex:cept for, "Jenny From the I can say with confidence that already cooked before I ordered. Affleck, her topics vary Block," you won't find any• · all meals are cheap: Most dinner I did enjoy the soup, however. . from still being in love with thing fike "Waiting for To• items at $7.45 and consist of an Lunch is also available from someone ,"Still" to breaking night" or "I'm Real." The egg roll, soup _( select from egg 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through up witb someone, "All 'i_ best example of this about H<:1-ve/' a_nd everything in face is h~r s_ong dedicated to drop or wanton), a main dish and . Sunday. All dishes are served with Beef with broccoli (served between. her love, "Dear Ben." - plain fried rice or steamed rice. two kinds of appetizers. A lunch with fried rice, egg roll and Gone {s the·P Diddy in'-. Fuele~ by her intimate You can select from more dish with soup costs $4.25 to wanton soup): $7.45 .rhan _'l Off main dishes l'ike -pork, $5 .25 and without soup, it costs fluenced hip.,.hop J. Lo. The emotions -she carries herself original ye·t- more refined strongly through each verse. ~ctiidreii, beef, seafood.vegetable .. ' . }md a'.cliefs house special There '1 Jennifer Lopez has returned. Throughout "This Is Me are also friedrice, noodles, chop Top 10 CDs - "This_ Is Me ... Th~n," cen- ... Then," her voice is never Celine· Dion, One flewt - ters itself around a late 70 's really that powerful, but very Earn $1,000 - $2,000 . 50 Cent, Get Rich or Die Tryin.:. Motow)1;,feel. Jennifer's rarely is it weak. for your Student Evanescence;Fallen gentle voice paired up with Comprised mostly of a backgtound vocalist_ or_ love ballads, "This Is Group iri just a hours! _ Linkin Park, Meteora two is trumped up with Me ... l:hen" aims itself more ColC.gu 1,mdralslng lltiido Simple. W.. uid - R. Kelly, Chocolate:F{J.ctory strings_ over relaxed_ _ funk t_o}Vards a niche market. It is i/idho!~ tUC<:~.i::t;i f i;r-r(:'.r~H~i Ei{;, The AU:-American Rejects, All American .R.e jects , . bas·s-type feel. .. ~ weH-written and produced· <;';1}P,;5 ;1;e, f; ! ~g r~uk.kl:,,'. Cet 7i~~' th~ ;:1!nt;~::.rn-;. lb~t v,:ork! Ben Harper, Diamonds on the Jnstde "This is Me ... Then,''is ·aiburrJ. ;The love theme Simple Plan, No Helmets, No Pads ... Just Balls a;sbowcase qf J. _Lo's talent . would b~ ov~r the top had it ~cafflpus Norah Jones, Come Away With M.e as .a singer and songwriter riot been perforrr\ed withJen• ~ l=UN!lflAl5EJl ~,ur_T..,..~ .. #/d .51.·mr.::.e fi.,_r·-C:Ahyf:C fau.ba~--~/,;_'-f~ Dixie Chicks, Home (she co-wrote most of the nifer Lopez's style class.

SSS-923-3238 • www.c:ampu•fundralse,.ccm Source: www.fye.com ·' . r ") 1 -1 ". ',r ~ -· - -~:.'-- :.. :. - - I .• ...;.j .-: - •. : _b ~ ·; ) d. ..,. )· ':. ') ·c.,.

,ii The Pulse/ March 27, 2003 Page 8' ...... Driven: Lowe· wins second 'championship ' .. . - . By Tanya Ross- . Contributing Reporter mom did. It was all I ever re- wanted to have a dose match. matches, to go home to be with national championship were not Driven by the inspiration of ally knew." So what Lowe did was red shirt his family during these difficult even close as he easily got his family, Waylon Lowe won his- . In eighth grade as Lowe the following year and trained times. Even as he wrestled, through the first and second second consecutive NCAA Divi- first began to wrestle, he found harder than ever to be a national Lowe seemed distracted and his rounds, outscoring opponents by sionIIWrestlingNational Cham- that he -loved the sport. Once champion. In his sophomore· record showed this. Last sea- nine and eight points. pioriship Saturday March 15. he set his mind on wrestling, season Lowe accomplished the sonhe finished the year with an When he reached the finals, With the win, Lowe became .Lowe knew that he wanted to be highest level of success being astounding 30-6 record during · Lowe faced a great challenge in the first ever two-time NCAA the best. This drove him to train crowned a national champion. his sophomore campaign. This wrestling Brandon Pfizenmainer' champion from Findlay. The ap- year round to attain- his goal of However, it was this year's year·Lowe suffered 11 losses. from Nebraska. Earlier in the preciation of his accomplishment being a champion and earning a championship that was most With his family always in the season, Pfizenmainer easily is best understood in knowing the · college scholarship. Lowe ac• special for Lowe as he experi- back of his .mind, Lowe de- pinned Lowe. In a match that story of Lowe, his wrestling ca- complished both as he was a enced several . hardships scribed this time as, "real hard earned a standing ovation by the reer and wliat got him to the top. high school state champion his throughout the year. There was in trying to stay focused, be- crowd, Lowe beat his challenger Finding the inspiration to be senioryear and received a sehol• pressure from all venues to win, cause wrestling just didn't seem 5-3. At this moment Lowe could a champion was not difficult for arship allowing him to continue but he found that he expected important." - finally place all the doubts and Lowe. Growing up on a small his career at Findlay. · the most from himself. Lowe This all changed, however, disappointments that hampered farm in east Tennessee, Lowe. Lowe first tasted success on said, "To win again would prove when Lowe reached regionals. his regular. season to success- · · learned the meaning of heard the college level as a freshman that last year wasn't a fluke and During these matches 'Lowe fully defend h{s crown and en- - work first-hand from his mother.. when he finished third in a close· that I am the real deal." said, "I just didn't even think joy the thrill of victory. Lowe said, "Seeingmymom match at the NAIA nationals. This season he faced over- about "it. I went ·out there and work so hard gave me the con- The experience he gained from cominghis worry for his grand- did whit I had to do to win." fidence that I could out work that tournament allowed him to mothers who were hospitalized And win he did. Lowe's 'anyone, because that is what my realize that he never again this winter. Lowe missed matches in route to his second · Official Notice . New wellness course offers The University of Findlay is seeking comments from students in . preparation for a periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting body. The University will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit·Feb . cardio workout for credit 23-25, 2004, by a team representing the Commissionof Institutions Students can now get in shape. while of Higher Education of the Higher Leaming Commission. UF is earning a credit when they enroll in . accredited at the 'master's degree level. Students are invited to sub• FitTrek, a wellness course that has· re• mit comments regarding the substantive matters related to the qual• cently been introduced to the Owens Col• ity of the instituion or its academic programs. Address them to: lege and University of Findlay campuses. Public Comment ?n The Univeristy of Findlay, Six people are presently enrolled in Commission on-Institutions· of Higher Education, this new.class which offers a low impact, Higher Leaming Commission - high intensity workout that not only re• JON. Le.Salle Sf,~Suiie 2400 . sembles cross country skiing, but offers _Chicago, IL 60602 the same overall benefits. Participants walk at a steady pace while moving the !) · Comments must be in writing, signed and include the name, ad• dress and telephone number of the person providing the comment. _ ski-like poles with· their arms. Using the Comments cannot be treated as confidential. All letters must be re• poles increases caloric consumption by 50 ceived by Jan. 23, 2004. percent. ' Emily Mantooth, an Owens student ma• joring in business management, said that she i • • • • • • • ••• • • • •• • • • • • ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • decided to take the course to get some exer• . . . • • _. . • • . cise. She explained, "I want to get into bet• • Interested in foreign films? • ter shape .. :(and) lose some weight." • • _ Love to watch movies? · FitTrek is taught by Cy Keiffer, a com• puterscience instructor at Owens. He said that he was first introduced to FitTrek.while · Join the Film Club attending the World Spinning-Competition in Chicago. The organization sponsoring Coming to UF the event offered certification for FitTrek, instructors whi~h required Keiffer to com• Fall 2003 plete-a full day of training followed by an Contact Laura Beach at exam. Keiffer is also a part-time aerobic instructor at Baily's Totalf'itness Center in • [email protected] for more details Toledo. • The FitTrek class will be offered dur• • • "In order to gain University recognition through SGA, ing both summer and fall semesters. Par• • there must be at least 12-members. ticipants are required to have a heart rate • . monitor and poles. Both items can be pur• Instructor Cy Keiffer and Student • "Steve Beck will act as fac. ulty advis.o r • Emily Mantooth enjoy the weather_ . - • chased through Owens College for a total " • • cost of $120. while getting. fit...... ~ ...... •...... •......