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Many students don't this semester. ment or car. follows you after graduation, University Reporter think when they slide the plastic This program is going into its Roach will be doing workshops your credit history does too." card down a machine to make tenth year and its main agenda and presentations for residence The workshops and events libraries get Completed 122 credit hours? a purchase until after they cross is to have college students lead a halls and UNIV 100 courses. planned for financial literacy are Web site update Check, loined at least one orga- the graduation podium and semester-long campaign to edu- Also she has an upcoming to guide students to budget wise- nization on campus? Check. enter into the real world. cate students on money manage- event called "Are You Credit ly and beware of how payment Students may have Kept a steady job for the most But lilli.ui Roach, senior, is ment skills. Wise?" on Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. history (how long a person has noticed the new look, part? Check. Had an internship planning to educate students on "My plan is to target all stu- to 12:30 p.m. at the Union tables. had the credit card and the type which was three years over the summer? Check. Wait. campus about financial literacy. dents, especially freshmen, Roach said her main goal is to of credit used) are all important in the malting | Page 2 What about a plan to pay off the Roach is one of the 12 col- because they get into debt real increase awareness. factors to consider. $100,000 worth of credit cards lege students selected as one of fast," Roach said. "Students don't "1 want them to understand Some students don't think and student loans? Don't check. MasterCard's Worldwide interns see the repercussions until they credit and how it can hurt and about loans and debts until they Taking a The economy is not the only for its financial literacy program graduateand get their first denial help you at the same time," she thing going through money called "Are You Credit Wise?" of getting approved for an apart- said. "It's not just a diploma that • CREDIT -.' gamble on Issue 6 Columnist Kyle Schmidlin presents the Al Sharpton comes to the University pros and cons of the casino-related Issue 6 to encourage student voting | Pig. 4 By Colleen Fitigibbons Drinking Reporter Oktoberfest Students were "keepin' it real" yesterday with the Rev. Al Many special beers Sharpton in the Ball Room of the Union. The University was one of Sharpton's stops on his voter are brewed annually education bus tour for his "Not This Time" campaign to for the occasion, find encourage people to vote in the upcoming election. out which ones are Sharpton is a social activist. Baptist minister. President the best and what to of the National Action Network and has his own radio talk show called "Keepin It Real with Al Sharpton." expect from each President of NAACP.Terrell Johnson said Sharpton | Page 6 actuallycalledthemand asked ifhecouldstopbyon his way from Detroit, Mich. "1 think he'll make a Instant political good impact on students i fame A Lucas County I man known as "Joe the Plumber" is one of many voters fearing the Obama tax plan I | Page 15 Events for the whole family Interest peaks to enjoy Offering dating advice with a 'Hitch' From movies to football, there are several By Dm Sexton player tactics, the suffer "moosh in studying Reporter brain" or a loss of words, they on-campus events this make eye contact every three weekend to share with Although the movie "Hitch" seconds and they might try to family | Page 9 abroad was set in New York, the real life work a famous pick-up line. inspiration for the film became If a woman is interested she By Becky Tener a master of seduction here in will give off her own clues. Falcons vs. Reporter Bowling Green. She will maintain eye contact, Redhawks University alumni David remain in the person's pres- Freshman Maddie Ritter is look- Coleman, the "Dating Doctor" ence, smile and laugh, break Falcons take on the ing for classrooms to study in next who's career loosely inspired the touch barrier, test the future Miami University year. Her options include the sandy the Will Smith movie about a and slyly give you her info. Redhawks tomorrow, beaches of Australia, the lush coun- real-life dating master, returned "Everyone wants the one tryside of Ireland and the crystal to the University to offer stu- they don't think they can have," hoping to maintain waters of Greece. dents relationship advice. Coleman said. their lead in the MAC Ritter was one of the many stu- The event sponsored Furthermore Coleman pro- East | Page 11 dents who attended the Education by University Activities vided the audience with several Abroad Fairhostedbythe Education Organization covered several tips, such as what a man and a Abroad Department here at the aspects of dating ranging from woman look for in each other. University. how to meet someone, to figur- "The number one quality a Ritter said she has been inter- ing out if the person you are woman looks for in a man is can ested in studying abroad for a while currently with is right for you. he make you laugh," Coleman and was looking at her options. When it comes to meeting said. "I really have no idea where I someone Coleman advised He warned that nice guys want to go, maybe Greece, but (the students to "take your freaking tend to finish last. lair, really helps," she said. shot!" "They appear too needy and RACHEL BADWANSKI MB&NiWS Danicka Harris, a representative According to him a guy will too desperate," he said. for Global Learning Semesters, said ask 99 women on a date, before Coleman tried to provide stu- ALL ABOUT LOVE: "Dating Doctor" David Coleman gave advice to students last night in the fair was a great way to get stu- the 100th one says yes. dents with ways to determine the Union about dating, sex. love, relationships and marriage. He had some guidelines, which dents interested in the programs He went on to say men offer if they are in the right relation- included the pick-up line challenge where anyone from the audience could stand up and chal- and hoped to get some students several easy ways to tell if they lenge Coleman (who inspired the movie "Hitch") as to whether he had heard a certain pickup from the University involved. are interested. They use weak See DOCTOR | Page 2 line before. "Recruitment and awareness of the programs are so much more What's the worst inviting in a fair setting," she said. THE COLORS OF THE SEASON pick-up line you've "Students have really great options I ever heard? to weigh." Senior Ben Baldwin studied with Sea Semester, where he spent time sailing and doing research. He said not many students from the University have taken part in the program and hoped being
TRAVIS FISHBURN See FAIR | Page 2 Senior. Film
"My love for you is like diarrhea - I just can't CAMPUS hold it in." BRIEF |Page4 A University professor and graduate student I will be in the national TV News spotlight little more than a week after ABC World News Tonight with Charlie Gibson broadcast from campus. Psychology professor Casey Cromwell and TODAY psychology graduate student Emily Webber Partly sunny will be featured this weekend in a story High: 59. Low: 38 appearing on CBS News Sunday Morning. The story will focus on their research related rodent behavior, which looked at the maternal care, play behavior and grooming of TOMORROW rats, among other activities. RACHEL UOWAWKI I THE BG NEWS Mostly cloudy CBS News Sunday Morning airs locally on A COLORFUL CAMPUS: Vivid orange and yellows grace the maple trees around Jerome Library as students walk to class. This weekend is the peak of the autumn color season for i High: 59, Low: 35 WTOL-TV Channel 11 from 9 to 1030 am k VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 Friday. October 17.2008 CAMPUS WWW.BGNEWS.COM
sis, the War in Iraq, increase Telecommunications instruc- the polls on Election Day they GET A LIFE SHARPTON of gas prices and other eco- tor Dave Moody emphasized should be voting based on their CREDIT CALENDAR OF EVENTS From Page 1 nomic losses, the money lost, how there was not many stu- own needs. From Page 1 Sharpton said, will be paid off dents attending the event and "Your interest should be your Sam -11 p.m. here," Johnson said. by the people of the younger that he hopes it doesn't reflect focus," Sharpton said. "Choose are older. Fall Pottery Sale Before Sharpton arrived al generation. the same on Election Day. the best opportunity to live the Roach said she didn't know the difficulties students in their early Union 11:30 a.m. multiple leaders He said there are about 50 "Your voice has to be heard," best life in America." on campus made speeches to million Americans without Moody said. Sharpton was not the first twenties go through with credit encourage people, especially health care and millions are While he said he realizes that to bring up this subject that card debt and loans until she , . ... the young general ion. lo gel oul uninsured. students have class and are morning. Adviser of the Black did her internship with Student October Shabbat Dinner (hereto vole. "Nowhere back in the day did busy, he is still worried about Student Union Pa'Trice Day Money Management Services at the University last summer. 201 A Union An inspiraiional video on we see the economy this bad," the lack of interest, and that Owens said this presidential past tragedies and deaths in the Sharpton said. students may come up with election is about each individ- "Students have hardships on country that led up to the right While young people may be excuses to not vote. ual not the candidates. how to budget because many m 11:30 pm to vote for women and minority of importance come November For Ohio residents who don't "My vote is important: it's are just thrown into college after having their parents paying for Family Weekend Movie: groups was also shown. 4th, Sharpton said the polls have time to go to the polls about me." Day Owens said. "And Vice President of the Black that are shown on television on Nov. 4, early voting is avail- yours' should be about you." their expenses," she said. "Get Smart" Student Union, Derrick on the presidential campaign able in the state from now until She said people's vote should Student Money Management Union Theater Coleman, said the movie was are lacking the opinion of these Election Day. not be based on what McCain or Services, located in 406 Moseley moving to him and that he people. "It's about our opportunity to Obaina did or achieved in their Hall, offers a free service to assist hopes it gives students who He explained that these put our voice out there," Moody past careers, but what issues students with making a budget watched it more of a reason to polls are conducted by calling said. are important to the people. and figuring out how long it will BLOTTER vote on November 4th or before Americans at their home phone Sharpton said that students "Wecan'tjudgefutureaccom- take to pay off loans and credit then. number. should still take time out of plishments on past achieve- card debt. THURSDAY "It was touching," Coleman "Your home phone is in your their day to get out and vote on ments," Day Owens said. Patricia Donnelly.theFinancial said. pocket," Sharpton said, explain- November 4th. Sharpton said the future Services Educator, said she's glad Once Sharpton took the ing how most polling services "Everybody can go to the accomplishments of this coun- Roach is educating her peers on 12:16 A.M. stage his first point he brought fail to reach many young people booth and close the curtain," try will be based on who is credit because students listen to Treva Lylcins. 18. of Trenton. Ohio, up was that the younger gen- who rely soley on cell phones for Sharpton said. "Everybody elected November 4th. information from their peers. was arrested for underage posses- eration is the most "important communication. should be prepared to vote." "At the end of the day, wheth- Donnelly, who worked for sion of alcohol, marijuana and drug people" in this election. Another obstacle for young Sharpton said students er you vote or not, there will be I1SBC for nine years and two paraphernalia. "The untold victor of this race is people is actually finding the should not only take time to a president," Sharpton said. "1 yeas as a collector, understands the young people," Sharpton said. time logo out and vote. vote and be educated on who encourage to you, no matter how easy it is for students to get 12:16 A.M. With the Wall Street cri- Before Sharpton spoke to vote for but when they go to what you vote for, vote." into thousands of dollars worth Kara Cotopolts, 21. of Bowling of debt within their four or five Green, was arrested for open con- years of college. tainers of alcohol in a vehicle. He said everytime you let go out on the town in Bowling an hour and a half, engaging For example, some students DOCTOR someone treat you poorly, then Green. While his friends always his audience, and even having don't think twice about what them take a challenge and try a goes along with having a credit From Page 1 theywilldoitagain. struck out, he never failed to land Also, there are three types the girl. That's why friends began few humorous activities. line of $500 and just paying the WEDNESDAY ship. of love, according to Coleman. turning to him for advice. For senior Terry Streetman, minimum due. It will take up to He suggested people to con- There is passionate, physical Freshman Stephanie it was especially insightful and 84 moths to pay off, along with a 10:03 P.M. sider a few areas of their rela- love; there is heartfelt love that Lochtefeld expected to see a lot really entertaining. $300 worth of interest added. Com plaint ant's truck was broken tionship such as trust, respect, develops over time; and there of stuff from the movie "Hitch" "He had a lot of humor in his "1 know, from experience, into on N Main Street. A wallet intimacy, passion and commit- is friendly love, as in the kind but it was far beyond what she presentation which makes it a credit card companies target containing social security cards, ment. between just friends. expected. lot more fun than you think it the age group from 18 to 24," credit cards, a license and $780 in Coleman said, "The person Before the speech, Coleman "1 thought it was really down would be," Streetman said. Donnelly said. "Credit card com- cash was taken from the vehicle. who loves, cares or tries the said he realized his potential as to earth and funny," she said. panies can make big profits off least has the most control." a "Dating Doctor," when he'd Coleman spoke for roughly of students' ignorance or lack of financial literacy." 1:21 P.M. Even though there is an eco- Brittany Zymler. 24. of Bowling Website: www.datingdoctor.com nomic crisis happening in soci- Green, was cited for attempting ety, talking about credit card to shoplift merchandise from Wal- QUESTIONS? MySpace: Dating Doctor page debt is still a stigma. Mart Here are three ways in which you can get in contact But Roach is taking steps to get with the Dating Doctor. (Let him know you are a Facebook: David Coleman. students on the path of getting out ONLINE: bo lo bgnewscom for the BGSU student and he answers your questions first!) of debt trouble, Donnelly said. * complete blotter list Cincinnati, OH "If you can build habits now, before you graduate, before work, before bills, before paying off loans, use these free services FAIR on campus," she said. University libraries Web site receives face lift The average student graduates From Page 1 with $20,000 worth of debt. By Dm Sexton "...it actually looks people. ates. Evans said. present at the fair would get Student Management money Repofte* According to Evans, people "Faculty and staff have more students interested. services and events presented by like it belongs to the used to have a hard time find- noticed it looks so much better "IThefairl helps students get Roach have the steps to break Many students on-cam- ing what they were looking and things are a lot easier to a glance of what they can do," bad financial habits early. pus might have noticed the University now." for, but with the new catalog, find." Evans said. he said. "We're hoping to get Donnelly said it's easy for a University libraries Web site has everything is now placed in a And because of the changes more students involved." student to pull out the piece of a new look. (jwen [vans | Coordinator specific category with a link on made, people can navigate and junior Brice Turney said he plastic and charge it and then last December, more broad the homepage. Some of these find things easier without hav- came to the fair and looked at become shocked when the bill changes took place, but most In order to get ready for links include government docu- ing assistance, she said. different opportunities before comes in the mail. recently, the catalog was updat- the redesign, Evans said the ments and music. "People really like it and he decided to go to France with "It is not like back in the day ed as well, making changes to University put together a focus "We have thousands of 1 think one of the things we the University. when people used to save up for the design, the look and the group made up of faculty and resources, and one of the goals try to do is make it intuitive," "I came here looking and got something they wanted," she functionality. stirdents. was to make the most widely Library Instruction Coordinator lots of information that really said. "When I first came here I "The Web site had not "It was clear that students used resources appear at the CatherineCardwellsaid."People helped me make a decision," worked with a student who was been updated in three years," and users thought the old site top of the page," Evans said. can figure it out as much as pos- he said. in $98,000 worth of debt because Coordinator of Library was old fashioned and unat- Each category was given a sible on their own." lunior Britani Puryear who of taking trips to Cancun, buying Information Technology (jwen tractive," she said. "This was a common look, which is made Students have also begun just finished a semester abroad a car, and school expenses." Evans said. "You will notice it massive project, involving all up of individual pictures. to notice the changes on the in Spain, said returning stu- Most people think credit card actually looks like it belongs to kinds of departments." There is even a link on the library's website. dents were able to find new companies don't care about their the University now." Professional graphic design homepage now for the univer- "I like the changes," said options too. debt or educating people about The home site under went a help was implemented as well, sity catalog, which is one of the junior Ben Mars, who felt the "I didn't come last year and finances. very lengthy and complicated although the completion of the most widely used resources the Web site is now easier to use, I was surprised to see all they But Roach said MasterCard process of redesign, she said. site rested on work from several library has to offer undergradu- and more colorful. different places Istudents can wants to help students have go|. I just got information credit and understands there is for where 1 can go to student a need to know how to spend teach," she said. wisely. One of the must-see tables at Patrick Dwyer, vice presi- the fair was Institute for Study dent of Global Public Policy for Abroad Program in Australia. MasterCard Worldwide, said this Representative, Aaron Yerkes program is important now that said the program is so popular many college students are feel- Credit UnionMCT because the low cost and nice ing the pinch from the current weather. economic environment, "We have a wide range of "College students need to courses and with the beaches understand how to budget and students feel like they get more maintain good credit so they can bang for their buck," he said. make sure their financial futures a Glass City Federal is a safe, sound and The cost of education abroad are off to a good start when they is a huge concern for students. graduate," Dwyer said. "The The Financial Aid Office had a 'Are You Credit Wise?' program secure financial institution. table at the fair for that reason, focuses on the fundamentals said Gail Hontz, scholarship of good credit habits, includ- and grant coordinator. ing budgeting, bill payment "Already today so many stu- and reading and understanding dents have come and stopped credit reports." Our members are insured up to by with their concerns with In addition, Dwyer said he how to pay for study abroad," wants the students to take more she said. from the program than just a half a million dollars on their accounts!*** With 37 tables, students were learning about budgeting skills, able to see what their options but to take action. at the Education Abroad Fair, "Our greatest hope is that the But for Maddie Ritter she said 'Are You Credit Wise?' program she's still deciding. will influence and motivate them "The fair helped and I'll go to begin practicing these smart eventually," she said, "But right money management habits in now I can't decide. their own lives."
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JOEUE RUBY RYAN I GUEST COLUMNIST "One would assume transgender women do the research and be informed On Tuesday evening, Vision hosted an event as part of their would receive support from the lesbian/ often left out of this argument lottery tickets, on which many annual Coming Out Week. This gay community... we have also faced when proponents make it is that, people do flush away much of event was a performance by spoken word poet Alix Olson. KYLESCHMIDUN as there are no federally recog- their money. "Odds are, you'll discrimination from these groups as well." COLUMNIST nized Native American tribes in have tun"? Odds arc. you'll lose, I am a staunch supporter Ohio, this could never happen. and if you really want to gamble, of Lesbian. Gay, Bisexual, named the policy the "womyn- While the average person has a Unfortunately, the supporters better to do it at a craps table Transgender (LGBT) rights and born-womyn" (WBW) policy In I in 18,000 chance of being mur- of the amendment have also fre- where the odds are slightly in I support the work of Vision and this policy, only biological females dered, for transgender people Issue i) is dominating press quently used misleading claims. the house's favor than on lottery the goals of Coming Out Week. are allowed to anend MWMF. this jumps to 1 in 12. Many of the and media like no other loeal Numbers as high as SHOO million tickets where the odds are nearly However, I did not attend the This outrageous, divisive and victims are young, transgender issue this election cycle. Parties are often cited, and the implica- Insurmountable. Olson performance for a very cssentialist policy has been fought women of color. vehemently for and against tion is this money is going to Gambling can be found all specific reason. against for nearly two decades, Transgender women are reg- it are vocalizing themselves in all ()hio counties. Supposing the around the country, and Ohio Alix Olson is a regularly fea- and yet Vogel and her cabiil of les- ularly placed in men's prisons newspaper, radio and television casino does in fact generate this is now one of only 17 states tured performer and ardent sup- bian-feminist ideologues refuse where they are raped and denied advertisements, and though much money, only a tiny portion without casino gaming. The porter of the Michigan Womvn's to budge. Why the resistance? medical care. Transgender I will he voting yes, both sides of it would be seen bv residents problem does not lie with the Music festival (MWMF). This'is a Transgender/transsexual women have been denied the make valid arguments. of Wood County. With the fullest casino itself, the problem lies yearly festival held every August women are one of the most ability to stay in women's home- I'or starters, there is the issue tax rate applied at 30 percent, with the conditions that create in rural Michigan which features hated, disrespected and deval- less and domestic violence shel- of the gaming company being after other costs (such as 10 per- people's desires for the casino: performances by female musi- ued groups in contemporary ters. Vancouver Rape Relief even an out ot state company, based cent of the 30 going to Clinton things like poverty, job loss and cians. It attracts thousands and American society. We face huge barred a transgender woman in I its Vegas and owned by I vie County, where the casino will unaffordable health concerns, has been held annually for over unemployment rates, culturally- named Kimberly Nixon from Herman, a noted gamesman and be built, and some percentage forbidding Herman's entry into 30 years. incompetent health care, con- volunteering for their agency. professional poker player. The to gambling addiction centers) the state is just going to move the In 1991, Nancy lean Burkholder, stant street-level harassment and One would assume trans- fear is that vague wording in the Wood County might see at most problem of gambling addiction a male-to-female transsexual hostility and staggering rates of gender women would receive proposed Constitutional amend- $2.5 million, or about one fourth elsewhere, and bring (Ihioans to woman, attended the festival. violence, including hate-moti- support from the lesbian/gay ment would allow Bonnan to of one percent places like Indianapolis. Detroit When it was found out she was vated homicide. and feminist communities. tuck Ohioans' money neatly Both sides have been using and Uxington. At least by allow- a transsexual, she was viciously Due to constant employment Unfortunately, all too often we away in a briefcase and abscond certain degrees of deception ing the casino, we can he fairly expelled. The main organizer of discrimination, many of us arc have also faced discrimina- hack to Nevada with all of it. to make their cases for and confident that at least some of MVVMK, Lisa Vogel, enacted a forced to work in the sex industry Having read the text of the against the casino, but the facts the money will make it back into policy to ban transsexual women or to work in jobs we are over- See RYAN | PageS amendment in its entirely, I can do remain that, even given the Ohio communities, and it will, from attending MichFest. She educated or over-qualified for. see where some of the worry worst-case scenario of Lyle regardless of the rate at which conies from. The problematic Herman pocketing every dime of it is taxed, generate jobs for section, appearing in Section the degenerate gambling com- Ohioans who need them. 6a. 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Judging from would become zero. tally against the casino are fairly the discussions I have had with One ol the fears is that the well known, and they usually friends and colleagues so far, opening of an Native American read something along the lines I'm giving it about 7:4 that the casino -- since the proposed of, "Gambling destroys commu- amendment passes — for those amendment only makes specific nities and makes good people so inclined to wager. allotment lot one commercial squander savings their families casino — could lead to the com- need.'' Degenerate gamblers mercial casino being able to get already exist in the state of Ohio, -Iles/xmcl lo Kyle at out of tax payments. What is betting on horse racing and thenewsQbgnewsMm. KEITH PAKIZ I THE BG NEWS Travelin' the Globe: Palin porno is Cupcakes, Octoberfest and other Austrian fun degrading to women us dinner (he wouldn't let us cook our chocolate icing. That really didn't help us any. By Bryan Murphy brainless sex object and tak- for him) and we promised him l'roblem No. 5: We didn't have One of the girls on my floor U-Wlm ing advantage of the popular birthday cake. any measuring cups or spoons. was so intrigued she asked us notion that she is a political This was quite a process since 1 have a metric measuring cup, )o come find her when we were Larry Flynt, founder of Hustler, fantasy, Hustler Inc. and Flynt we couldn't simply open a box of so we guesstimated that one cup done because she wanted to see has made an X-rated movie are perpetuating the idea that cake mix. add an egg and some equaled 200 mL what a cupcake looked like. using an adult-film actress any woman, no matter how w-ater. put it in the oven and call Problem No. 6: Buncr doesn't Overall, it turned out who resembles )he governor accomplished, can be reduced SA1.ZBURG, Austria — There's a it a day. come in sticks, only in blocks. rather well. of Alaska. The movie, star- to the sum of her bedroom lot oft h ings here that mystify me: Boxed cake mixes really don'l And perhaps the biggest prob- The cupcakes were a hit. ring adul) actress Lisa Ann, is prowess. And he's not the only the ovens, the dryer, the shoes exisl here, and we weren't sure if lem of all, Problem No. 7: No one We introduced cupcakes entitled "Nailin' Palin," and it one. Palin, Clinton and outer stored in the hallway, walking we'd be able to find the necessary other than the Americans knew to a Hungarian, a Pole, some will feature her engaging in high-powered women have out of IKEA with my purchas- ingredients. what a cupcake was. Romanians and George, who is foreign "relations" with her been intentionally attacked, es in my arms rather than in a l'roblem No. 1:1 have only cup- Everyone who witnessed from Cameroon, in addition to Russian neighbors, as well as a cited as incapable of doing bag. the bar that's located in my cake tins, so George's birthday my cooking asked me what I everyone who saw part of the threesome between Palin, Sen. their job because of their gen- dorm where we had a wild party cake was going to be cupcakes. was doing. baking process. Hillary Clinton and Secretary of der and demeaned because of on Tuesday night. The list could Problem No. 2: We couldn't find I'd say I was making cupcakes. Tacos and twice-baked pota- State Condoleezza Rice. their habit of wearing skirts. go on and on. vanilla extract, so we improvised They'd say, after seeing my tin: toes are on our list of foods to And it is already selling In the film, Flynt reinforces I never though) about the fact 1 with vanilla pudding mix. "Muffins?" introduce next. advance copies. those ideas, making certain to mystify people here. too. l'roblem No. 3: Icing also need- I'd try to explain tha) cupcakes So back to )he )hings lha) For some, its merely a way of incorporate the other women On Monday my friend Clinton ed to be made from scratch, since are just like a cake, but miniature. mystify me. spreading the truth. For others, in high office in this country and I went shopping for birthday Betty Crocker isn't Austrian. We finally looked up "cup- The ovens: There is more than it's a way to devalue Republican into a threesome fantasy. It's cake supplies. Problem No. 4: Chocolate chips cake" in German, and the best vice presidential candidate no secret that the threesome Climon's roommate George were also not-to-be-found, so we we could find was "a small, See KEMP | Page 5 Palin as a human being, a polit- is the most profitable and turned 24 last week. He cooked chopped up baking chocolate for muffin-like cake." ical candidate and a woman. sought-after scenario in adult How better to marginalize a entertainment. Marketing to candidate than by appealing the masses of young men con- FIND OUT WHAT BGNEWS.COM HAS TO OFFER YOU! to the most animal instincts of suming this material by put- TOP NEWS STORIES SLOGGING ARCHIVES SPEAK YOUR MIND MULTIMEDIA her critics? How better )o make ting ihree powerful women into The site is updated daily Check out the sports Miss something? 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riol at trans women are amongst community under the bus. perfectly acceptable to "debate' the most privileged members of While elite white gays strive whether trans women really are RYAN society: white, middle-class pro- for marriage rights, transgender women and should l>e admitted From Page 4 • It's not apathy, fessionals. They have reaped the people struggle lor the most to women's spaces. tion from these groups as well. benefits of the women's move- basic of rights, dignity and In my life as an activist. I have The fight over die WBW-policy ment and then pick on a group survival. The gay and feminist had to fight not only against at MichFest is a great example. with infinitely less power than movements have been glaring- dominant, gender-normative we've just got a new Proponents of this bigoted them to stomp on. ly shameful in their disrespect society but also against trans- policy assert that trans women Thel.GB-fake-T movement is and exclusion of transgender phobic feminists and gays. We have "male privilege" and do not similar. In 2007, gay represen- women. will only win true victory if we have the experience of girlhood tative Barney Frank revealed Alix Olson profits from an unite for progressive change, way to protest or possess biological female- transphobia when he removed institution which deliberately and that must include everyone ness. Some believe WBW pos- support for transgender people discriminates. Period. Can you We can't afford to leave anyone By Matt Grif f.rty so of course they protested. sess a special essence that trans from the Employment Non- imagine the uproar if the group behind. U-Wire Of course, they did not want women can never attain and Discrimination Act (ENDA). so blatantly excluded from atten- to fight in a war they did not that our presence in women's One of the biggest and most dance were Jewish, latina or believe in. We face no challenge communities taints them with powerful gay rights group, disabled women? But for some Ryan is a graduate student CNN contributor Donna in the American Culture Studies Brazile came to the lack as universal as a draft, but if we "male energy." the Human Rights Campaign, reason, when it comes to trans- did, do not doubt we would hit Many of the second-wave supported this hateful move gender women, it is still open Department Respond to her at Morton Auditorium at George [email protected] Washington University on Capitol Hill with the same fervor feminists who throw bitter vit- and threw the transgender season. People still act as if it Monday and lauded our genera- and tenacity. tion as being the modem cata- Despite modern-day issues is when it is viewed as entirely lyst for change. Her words were not being conducive to tradi- "Palin, Clinton and other high-powered powerful, passionate and akin to tional forms of protest, when PALIN off-the-wall to select a membei protest is the best option, that's of a group comprising over r>0 the praise given to baby boom- From Page 4 women have been intentionally attacked, percent of the population as ers of the 1960s. what we do. We all remember one's vice presidential nominee. Yet when our respective the protests against the Chinese result of Hustler's art: There's a cited as incapable of doing their job because government's human rights possibility that the movie's con- However, "sexiness" is the generations are compared, we ultimate weapon of those who are criticized for not being as violations before and during sumers will see the precedent of their gender and demeaned because of the summer Olympic Games. and apply it to all future female would demean Palin as an indi- motivated or driven. The media vidual. The sexy paradigm serves has offered humorous and There are protests for and candidates. their habit of wearing skirts." against abortion. There are pro- America would like to consid- as a particularly insidious tool sometimes serious criticism because it sneaks in through the of how our generation deals tests for and against gay mar- er itself enlightened. We've come riage. People have protested our a long way, baby, or so it is said. of sexism has hung over this McCain's nominee. front door of supposed positiv- with the problems of the day ism - who doesn't want to be — Facebook groups, anyone? government's indifference to America crucifies its pariahs — presidential election from the McCain's reasons for select sexy, right? But as the sexual Most people accept the criti- genocide in Darfur. Don lmus, Lawrence Summers, moment that Hillary Clinton ing Palin have always seemed If there is a cause we believe etc. — in orgiastic displays of our declared her candidacy dur- suspect: she certainly lacks compliments Bow over Palin. cisms as fact and believe that they wash awaj the respect she because we do not take to the in, we find ways to contribute to enlightened moral principle. But ing the Democratic primaries. the political experience that it. There are countless organiza- the specters of racism and of sex- Sexism had seemingly been might be expected of the can- deserves, In the modern mind- streets, we do not truly care. set, a woman cannot be both The truth is, the issues in tions you can join or help by ism have not yet been exorcised eliminated along with Clinton didate for such a powerful posi- simply bringing out your credit from the national conscious- — for a reversion to the nor- tion. It seems likely that Palin srw and powerful. this global age are too diverse And of course, leave it to the and far-reaching to be solved card. You can buy a wristband ness, as this recent presidential mative mean of pure patriar- was selected simply to cement or T-shirt for almost any imag- election has shown. And there chy in presidential elections, McCain's "maverick" status, a alternative" media to finish by standing outside buildings what the mainstream media has with signs. Many of them do inable cause — Livestrong for simply isn't enough space to go which is hardly any better — truly deplorable circumstance which speaks volumes about our started. not directly affect us, and yet cancer; One for poverty, AIDS over both "ism's" here. when Palin stepped onto the we still take them to heart. We and hunger; Red for AIDS; The unfortunate specter scene with her introduction as national character — how sad it could ignore the ramifications of die list goes on. Some would global warming. We will not be argue that bringing out your checkbook indicates you don't go grocery shopping. I have Ki directly affected by genocide in "One of the girls on my floor was so bag my own things with mj own Darfur or poverty and hunger in really care, but most people are KEMP unable to go to China or India bags, or I could pay for some Africa. But we still find avenues From Page 4 intrigued she asked us to come find her there. I've now learned the same to show our concern. or Darfur without taking drastic measures, so they give the best one "oven is on" setting. I don't is true at IKEA, too. What made the baby boom- when we were done because she wanted to Donn panics: On Tuesday 01) ers hit the streets in protest? The they can. know what each means because The protests that took place there is only a small picture and residence hall had ant Iktoberfcst. Vietnam War directly affected see what a cupcake looked like." complete with free beer, music their livelihoods — they could in the '60s were not trivial, but no description. And the tempera- valve, it doesn't work. And people and dancing in our way own bar. have been drafted and swept off criticism of our generation is ture is in Celsius, so I never know hallway on shoe racks. I haven't here don't usually lock their bike and we didn't even have to leave to Saigon any day. without warrant. If we had a sin- what temperature I'm cooking noticed a pair missing yet, and gular issue to attack, we would my food at. I've been in the dorm for three to something. Nor do they lock the building. For college kids in the '60s it ()h. how life is different here. was much easier to focus and attack with the same zeal as the The dryer: This is not a neces- weeks. 1 mean. I don't know why both tires or take the hike seal sity here. Most people dry their someone would want to steal with them to prevent the bike when I was complaining show their dissent. There were baby boomers. But our con- about how long the dryci was more than 20 national groups cerns cannot always be shown clothes outside or on drying someone's shoes anyway, but from being stolen. Most people simply put the lock through the taking, my roommate Adina said, on campuses aimed at pro- with a protest. Sometimes you racks. So when I tried to dry my that wouldn't slop Americans just have to buy the T-shirt with clothes in the dryer, it took two from stealing shoes. tire spokes and the back basket "Welcome to the EU." testing the war and the draft 1 laughed, but it is so true. — everything from Students every intent of making good hours because dryers aren't used The bikes: My bike doesn't have rack. That way the back tire can't spin and therefore no one would for a Democratic Society to the upon what it signifies — that for drying but for fluffing and de the traditional valve that tires you are part of a generation wrinkling clothes with warm air. in America have. I have a wood he able to ride the bike. Vietnam Day Committee. ■Respond to Alison What they did was exemplary. looking to change the world, The shoes: Most of my neigh- valve. When you use a regular Shopping: A lot of stores don't provide hags for free. So when I theneu sQbgneu &com The draft directly affected them, not just its own predicament. bor! store their shoes in the American pump with a wood Free Senior Portraits! Today, LAST DAY!
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MATTUASSE IME8GWWS LAUGH OUT LOUD: The Funny Bone' is located in the same building as Fat Fish Blue in Pmvsbuig. College night is held every Wednesday, with discounted admission and drink specials.
Haunted Tours New establishment Today at 7 and 8 p.m. at the Wood County Historical Center and Museum, there will be tickles funny bone G G ivy' i guided tours of haunted venues, including the By Malt Liass* Pulse Reporter former County Infirmary and the Lunatic Asylum. The 1-word is the main priority ■ i Tickets are $7. lor the new restaurant located in combine Jast I cvis Commons in Perrysburg. Three F-words to be exact. According to I at Fish Blue's TOLEDO main Web site, the restau- rant offers a place for town Kool Keith locals (0 enjoy friends, fun with history and good food. Project X Tour I at I ish Blue, which opened Today at 9 p.m. at in August, is different from most By Kyi. R.ynold. other restaurants. It encourages MATTUASSt MBGNEw! Senior Reporter Frankies. hip hop artist a fun crowd for a loud night FRIENDLY NEIGHBORS: Funny Bone Kool Keith will perform out. According to fatfishfunny- and Fat Fish Blue are located m the same along with Tim Dog and bonetoledo.com, they welcome building in Perrysburg. The restaurant com- Oktoberfest in f parties from 10 to 400 for a night bines authentic New Orleans style cuisine with Munich may have ended on Marc. Tickets are $16 in full of "libations, dancing and a Bourbon Street atmosphere. Oct. 4, but the specialty brews that are made to celebrate the holiday advance Call debauchery." remain popular for the whole month. 419 693-5300 for more This restaurant offers their "Cornbread Secret Recipe," Sara Evans, director of the beer and wine department at Stimmel's information. entertainmenl from karaoke which the menu swears is "big Market on West Wooster Street, said Oktoberfest beers have been the most to live musicians five nights 'miff to share." They also offer popular style of beer in their store for the past coupjfttnonths. of the week. many sandwiches, salads, veg- The holiday originated in 1810 In Munich, GermjBpSvhen Prince Luchvig Upcoming shows include etarian selections, pastas and married Princess Therese and they threw a party for the entire city. Toledo's Battle of the Bands seafood. "The first Oktoberfest was not called that at the rime, but the party was winner Chris Shutters Band on Sophomore Abbi Panlozz, such a great time that it became an annual thing" Evans said. Oct. 23. and Maumee's blues who is from Perrysburg. said The original Oktonerfest beer Is tjgprarzen, which was Consumed band Andrew Ellis & the Setting she feels there is no other place by partygoers at the first Oktoberfest. Sons on Oct. 22 and 29. like this nearer to campus. She Steve Wherry, beer expert at The Andersons Market in Sylvania, The restaurant also includes said the different kinds of food describes the Marzen as a pilsner made with Munich malts that^i a menu full of many choices adds culture to the town of poursa&rkambercolor. Wt Sinbad of traditional American dish- Perrysburg, and gives students "It JjEiainly characterized as a sweet malty beer to drink before Today at 8 p.m. at the es. They based their menu on something different to do in the summer ends," Wherry said. "It is a last celebration of summer Stranahan Theatre, the Gulf Coast and Louisiana- between classes. and warm weather," French style cooking, ltd be lust upstairs, guests are invit- The history of the Marzen dates back to a tune when brewing comedian and actor like celebrating Mardi (Iras on a beer in the summer was not possible, Evans said. Sinbad will perform a night after classes. See FUNNY I Page 14 "They would make the beer in March and store it in caves stand-up comedy act. Call They lake a lot of pride in with ice," Evans said. 'Then in September it was ready to be released. Since the release was around the same time las 419 474-1335 for ticket Oktoberfestl it became the Oktoberfest beer." information. In 1850, the Oktoberfest style went through a change, thanks to Antojfftehcr who is credited with the cre- Timeless tunes of Miles ation of the Vienna lager, which often is labeled as an ELSEWHERE Oktoberfest beer, Evans said. An example of a Vienna Oktoberfest bp is "Great Lakes Oktoberfest,'' which Evans recormneri(Tended as a Whitehouse Davis continue to live on great Oktoberfest beer. This weekend until Nov. 2 The original Oktoberfest beers were more complex ByKyltSchmidlin and people couldn't drink as many without feeling at The Butterfly House in Pulse Reporter bloated. Evans said, Whitehouse. "Today's version is geared more toward session, challenge yourself by If influence could be measured beers," Evans said. "You can still get the quality and | in distance, it would be easy to >qtiluantlry out of them." ^^^ walking through a 16-acre see why Mom and Pop Davis In Munich there are only six breweries that corn maze. Tickets are named their son Miles, Few the official Oktoberfest beers that are served attthe $8 per person and group musicians of any genre will ever festival, Evans said. They are Paulaner, Spaten, rates are available. match the influence of the bar- Lowenbrau, Hacker-Pschorr. Augustiner and; rier-destroying trumpeter and Hofbrau. bandleader Miles Davis, making 8R0M.WANC0M The beeri at Oktoberfest must pass the Sandusky him an easy candidate for the THE SOUND OF A LEGEND: As a Reinheitsgjpt test, Evans said. This is a German This weekend, make your second in an ongoing series of tiumpeter and band leader. Miles Davis has beer punrytest. The test states that all beers must installments spotlighting artists cemented his place in music history. The artist consist of only bur ingredients- wattr, barley way through Ghostly of massive musical impact. has collaborated with famous names such as and hops. Manor The attraction Making his start as a member John Coltrane and Heibie Hancock. American breweries have put their own splnj offers the latest in of Charlie Parker's band (whose the Oktoberfest beer, Evans said influence is also immeasurable), so fully through so many differ- "Americans are not a* strict," haunted house technol- Davis eventually abandoned ent musical genres, from funk might roast malts a little more orl ogy, as well as new props frenetic, dissonant bebop and, to hard rock to jazz. Featuring Wherry said his favorite AmT and scares. Tickets are $11 in 1950, his album "Birth of the the blazing guitar work of vir- beers areJummit Oktoberfest Marzen and per person. Cool" changed popular jazz tuoso lohn McLaughlin, "Bitches Adamsjpioberfest. music forever. Though initially Brew" changed the very defini- "Botnhave a really nice flavor and are mahjfl poorly received, the record is tion of music forever. Wherry said. "Summit is a little more bitter pi THEY SAID IT today considered a seminal jazz Davis was among the most more hops and Samuel Adams is more malty? release. prolific recorders of all-time, Wherry said the difference between Throughout the rest of the releasing dozens and dozens German and American Oktoberfest beers "I think that the decade, Davis would continue of albums and performing are that the "German oMBsrfest beer is along largely similar lines, and as a sideman on many more. a more icrisp and refined taste, while film 'Clueless' was the close of the decade saw the Perhaps even more impressive 0kmtAmerica's is either more malty release of "Kind of Blue." Placing than his recorded output are or has more hops to give a very deep. I think number 12 on Rolling Stone Davis's collaborations with a bitterness to it." Magazine's list of the Top 500 veritable who's-who of massive it was deep in the albums of all-time and cited by jazz names, many of which i NPR as one of the most influen- Davis introduced to the world: way that it was tial albums ever recorded, "Kind the names Herbie Hancock, of Blue" is Davis's best-selling Elvin lones, lohn Coltrane, very light. I think record, and is inarguably a key John McLaughlin, Chick title in any respectable music Corea, "Cannonball" Adderley lightness has to library. and Bill Evans scarcely scratch By the end of the 1960s, Davis the surface. come from a very had begun to push the conven- Though his trumpet playing tional boundaries of music fur- was above average, it was not **to deep place if it's ther than nearly anybody else exceptional. Louis Armstrong ■tin ever has. "Bitches Brew" intro- and Dizzy Gillespie did far more "^newsv true lightness." duced the world, for better or to influence how the instrument for worse, to jazz fusion, and no —Alicia Silverstone record before or since has ever See DAVIS | Page 14 had an influence that permeated K WWWBGNEWS.COM PULSE Friday. October 17.2008 7 Cookies and milk spark sweet romance on Fridays
ByAlissaON.ill "Well, I'm not sure anyone else Pulse Reporter in town has fresh heart-shaped cookie cakes," Bean said. "So I lust when you thought The think we're pretty unique as far Cookie Jar couldn't possibly as that goes," get any belter (homemade ice Despite a drop in reservations cream sandwiches with their from its initial launch, Bean famous cookies are kind of hard thinks Date Night will continue lo beat) they come up with a to attract students and commu- promotion that reaffirms their nity members to The Cookie lar. spot as one of the favorite places "I think people will get in Bowling Green. involved," Bean said. "Because In February, The Cookie lar it's a really nice way to spend introduced Friday Nighl Date around the University campus, some time with your significant Night. Every Friday night from as well as the Bowling Green other while having some great 7-11 p.m. the front room of The community through promo- cookies." Cookie lar transforms into a tional material. As Bean said, In addition to Friday Night cozy date spot with the lights since the event visibly takes Date Night, The Cookie lar dimmed and flowers on the place in the front room of the has also added a couple other tables. For $15 couples can enjoy store every Friday night, that promotions to their calendar, a personal cookie pan made for also helps garner interest. including an annual cookie eat- two along with drinks (milk or University sophomore liiuren ing contest held in March and coffee) for an hour. To/.er heard about Friday Night more recently a corn hole tour- Cookie lar employee Alex Date Night through a friend last nament. The corn hole tourna- Bean said owners Christy semester and decided to check ment was held every Thursday lohnson and Maureen it out for herself. Tozer made a night from 7-9 p.m. at The Lanigan came up with the reservation for her and her boy- Cookie lar, and a prize was idea for the Valentine's Day friend to attend when her boy- offered to the team who could season last winter. The idea friend visited for a weekend last beat The Cookie lar staff. caught immediately. April. Now The Cookie lar is look- "Around Valentine's, we would "I thought it was kind of neat," ing forward to their next pro- have several couples in there at Tozer said. "I don't know too motion a Holiday Cookies pre- once," Bean commented. "|Now| many places that do that so 1 view party that will take place usually there's about two reser- really liked the atmosphere." next month. vations a week." Bean believes the unique Friday Night Date Night is What started as a Valentine's experience is what sets Friday by reservation only so for more Day promot ion has now become Night Date Night apart from information or to make reser- a weekly staple on The Cookie other events in the community vations, call The Cookie lar at lar calendar. Word has spread and on campus. 419-354-8780. On The Record: What are you listening ROTTENT0MATOESC0M SPARKS FLY: Lovable, funny guy Michael Cera stars in his first leading man role as Nick to on your in the high school romantic comedy. music plaver? 'Nick and Nora'hits a note with moviegoers
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'■' Making In- -i,oi II- ,i membei American breweries have put their own spin on offers " ui i h.iiiii- Parker's band whose the Oktoberfest beer, Evans said. influence is also immeasurable), -II fully through so main diffei haui:'- hnol- "Americans are not as strict," Evans said. "They Davis eventually abandoned enl musical genres, from funk might roast malls a little more or age it in oak." . jrops frenetic, dissonanl bebop and, in haul rock to jazz. I eaturing Wherry said his favorite American Oktoberfest
■ ' in 1950, his album "Birth ol the the blazing guitar work of vir- beers are iu m m it Oktoberfest Marzen and Samuel Cool" changed populai \.\// tuoso lohn McLaughlin, "Bitches Adamsjjjbtoberfcst. music forever. I hough initially Brew" changed the very defini- "Both have a really nice flavor and are malg poorl) received, the record i- tion of music forever. Wherry said. "Summit is a little more bitter l THEY SAID IT loda) i nnsidered .i seminal jazz I lav i- was among the most more hops and Samuel Adams is more malty" release. prolific recorders ol all-time, Wherry said the difference between rhroughoul the rest of the releasing clo/ens anil do/ens German and American Oktoberfest beers "I think that the decade, Davis would continue ot albums and performing are that the "German OKHMerfest beer is along largely similar lines, and as a sideman on many more. a niore crisp and refined taste, while film 'Clueless' was rhi- close ol ihe decade saw the Perhaps even more impressive " America's is either more malty release of "Kind ol Blue." Placing than ins recorded output are J or has more hops lo give a very deep. I think number IL' on Polling Stone l)a\is- collaborations with a bitterness lo it." Magazine's list of the Top 500 veritable who's-who ot massive it was deep in the albums of all lime and cited by jazz names, main ol which \l'lt .is one ol the mosi influen- l)a\ i- introduced to the world: way that it was tial albums evei recorded, "kind the names llcrhic Hancock, nl Blue i- Davis's best-selling I.Kin lones, lohn Coltrane, very light. I think in nnl. and i- inarguabl) a key lohn Mclaughlin. Chick title in an) rcspei table music ( orea, "Cannonball" Adderley i lightness has to library. and Bill Evans scan elj scratch H\ the end ol Ihc 1960s, Davis the surf a i e. come from a very had begun in push the conven- I hough his iiompei playing tional boundaries ol music fur was above average, il was nol *»j ihei than nearly anybod) else exceptional. Louis Armstrong "0l„ usrin deep place if it's "ON ay evei has. "Bitches Brew" Intro and Dizzy Cillespie did far more ^W CRANE i iH-'.iSiV.".. true lightness." duced the world, for better or to influence how the instrument Ini worse, in jazz fusion, and no -Alicia Silverstone record before or since has evei DAVIS Page 14 h,nl,ni influence that permeated PULSE 7 WWWBGNrVV Cookies and milk spark sweet romance on Fridays
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Room 202B, Student Union B JJLG 0 Come enjoy the Fun! FACULTY - STUDENTS COMMUNITY NEST from Fraternity Flags to Formals, from Varsity jackets to Vests, Indulge in a juicy Orange Passion Fruit from Tye-Dye to Ties, smoothie at the Falcon's Nest Creamery. City Dry Cleaning is delivering your image! Hours of operation on Saturday, Oct. 18th Starbucks: 8 am - 9 pm Falcon's Nest Food Court: 8 am - 7 pm Open for Breakfast FREE Pick-Up & Delivery Location! Bowan-Tho mp*o n Student Union For mom data)I* stop by or caH MM Information Cantor 419-372-2741 Free Movie Now Offering...Coil Binding! Get Smart stamper's Friday, October 17th mail©center Saturday, October 18th • 5« Copies • High-speed printing • Lamination @ 9:30 PM • Thesis and Dissertation Bookbinding • Multi-color printing • Photo scanning Student Union Theater • Flyers, table tents, invites • Bindery Services • Stamps • Money Orders Sponsored By: • Mail Services MfcNrUNON 419-372-9633 m' www.bgsu.edu/itampers WWWBGNEWS.COM FAMILY WEEKEND Friday. October 17.2006 9 Green-gaming University debuts green tailgating before football game to save money, resources By Nicole Krohn Reporter "The event could save the This weekend tailgating is add- ing a new twist to the old tradi- University money tion. The University is hold- ing a green tailgating party while spreading all morning before Saturday's game. awareness." The event will be going on in the stadium tailgate areas, tent city, and inside Doyt Perry Nick Hennessy | Coordinator Stadium. In order to tailgate green, other games. students are encouraged to use "This is really just a pilot real plates, silverware, cups event to see how it goes over," and tablecloths. The goal is Hennessey said. "We want to to reduce as much disposable spread awareness and show waste as possible and recycle you can incorporate green in anything that can be. everything you do." "It's easy to participate. You Theitemsrecycledduringthe don't have to go anywhere spe- tailgate party will all be put in a cial, you're already there." Nick fenced in area for people to see. Hennessy, sustainability coor- The University is charged for dinator, said. all the trash they accumulate "Several schools have tried that must be picked up. They it before," Hennessy said. also receive money for many of "Intercollegiate Athletics the things they recycle. approached me and the "The event could save the Recycling Center and said they Universitymoney while spread- wanted to do something green ing awareness," Hennessy said. at a game. We thought this Although the sponsors of the would be a great idea." event are hopeful it will be suc- There are over 40 student cessful, many students do not volunteers who will be hand- feel the same way. ing out and collecting recycling "I think it's a good idea, but bags during the tailgate party. I don't think many students In addition to this the number will do it," said Catey Pioli, of recycling containers will be sophomore. increased and will be available Sophomore Leean Huei all over. agrees. FALCON FAMILY "The people doing the bulk "1 don't think students will of the work are students," even care. They drink before Hennessy said. "We had no the games and leave their trash problem getting committed all over, |the University] should volunteers." do something about that Prizes and t-shirts will be instead," she said. given to the greenest tailgaters. Despite some students' opin- The prizes were donated by the ions, the sponsors, who include University Bookstore and will Intercollegiate Athletics, have something to do with tail- University Bookstore, the WEEKEND gating such as coolers or sta- Center for Environmental dium cushions. Programs and BGSU Recycling . The University opens its doors to parents, families and prospective students "We just want to add a little Program, think the event competition to an event that is should be successful. By Courtney Fly mi "It's a good way for the from 8:30 a.m. until the 9:30 p.m. show- already fun, and through sim- "Although we aren't sure Reporter ing of "Get Smart" lets out. ple request make it more fun," exactly what to expect, we are Bowling Green community Throughout the day, the Office of said Hennessy. positive, hopeful and enthusi- It's family fun time at BGSU this Residence Life is sponsoring Residence The event will serve as a test astic about iiic green tailgate weekend. to connect with parents and Hall Round-Up, where students and and if it is successful the spon- party)," Hennessy said. From free movies to a family brunch, family members can participate in a sors may continue to do it at over ten organizations across campus families over the weekend." variety of activities. will be providing entertainment for Valdez said it is a good way to connect students and their family members to Paul Valdez | Office of Campus Involvement families with the students and their liv- participate in. ing environments. Family Weekend isn't friendly The events start today with seven dif- in Anderson Arena at 8. The BGSU vs. Miami University game ferent activities for students and fami- "It's supposed to have a collage of kicks off Saturday at noon as well. lies to choose from. performances with a dinner theater Zirger said he and his family plan on during election season Two free movies will be showing at the feel to it," said the Office of Campus attending the game. Union tonight. "Wall-E" will be showing Involvement Program Coordinator Paul Downtown Bowling Green will be Bushism and my older brother at 6:30 p.m. and "Get Smart" begins at Valdez. hosting Fun-on-Main. Downtown will Jeff's irrelevant support for 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $13 and are expected be filled with special deals, activities crazy-ass Ron Paul. Freshman Eric Zirger has his mom, to sell out before the event, Valdez said. and entertainment from 4 to 7 p.m. And because the one thing dad, and younger brother and sister Other events today include the Falcon "It's a good way for the Bowling Green that my family seems to have coming to visit for the weekend. He Parents Advisory Board fall meet- community toconnect with parents and in common during an election said he plans on bringing his siblings ing, Karaoke Plus in the Falcon's Nest, families over the weekend," Valdez said. year is blind stubbornness, to "Wall-E" since it is a family Disney the musical performance New Voices Saturday is also Preview Day at the It's once again Family fights can get pretty heated. movie. '08 and the Visual Communication University, which will bring in even Weekend, and once again I Particularly between Dad and Lisa Breidenbach, junior, said she Technology Organization Family Game more families for the weekend he said. will not be wrapped in the ten- Matt this year. was also going to bring her parents and Night. The family filled weekend will end der embrace of family. Matt's 18-yearsold. He'sseen younger brother to "Wall-E." "I'm definitely bringing my family on Sunday with the Family Weekend My family has never actu- his fair share of liberal skewed The Second City Touring Company, to the VCTO game night," Breidenbach Farewell Brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 ally been to Bowling Green documentaries and read his from Chicago, will also be putting on a said. p.m. in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom for Family Weekend. It's not fair share of anti-Bush litera- show, "The Best of Second City," tonight Activities will take place on Saturday at the Union. because they don't love me ture. He's discovering himself (I'm like 70 percent sure that politically and realizing how they do). But they do live in important it is to have clean North Carolina and it's not energy, end the war in Iraq and easy to drive nine hours to provide universal healthcare. Bowling Green to see their He's also never paid taxes. favorite son (That's right And in the other corner we leff and Matt, I'm totally the have Dad. A man who, if given Don't leave behind your family ties favorite! Deal with it). his ideal choice of a candidate Andwhenl'mwalkingacross in 2008, would have Ronald Just because you're in college doesn't mean you should ignore where you came from campus to the library to study Reagan reincarnated and have alone this weekend and I see that pesky term-limits amend- all the other students happily ment repealed so we could put By WM Young it's tough to get in a fight with works both ways. tutor because it has been a reunited with their families, the Gipper back in office for a U-Wire your siblings when you don't 2. Send an e-mail. It doesn't long time since your parents I'm sure my mind will wander four to eight years. even talk to them. have to be a novel. A quick were in school; but for things to thoughts of my parents and Suffice to say that hearing Dodie Smith, author of "The College means freedom from note checking in, a fun fact you like balancing your checkbook, my two brothers. I'll think of those two argue back and Hundred and One Dalmatians," parental supervision, so why learned or an issue you need to cleaning your bathroom, doing all the things I'd want to show forth in the living room while said family is "that dear octo- would I give that up for a free discuss later will work. your laundry or buying your them here in BG and what fun watching the news is a lot like pus from whose tentacles we meal? Because they're still my 3. Text. My phone is perma- groceries, parents usually have we'd all have. watching an episode of "All in never quite escape, nor, in our family. I spent 18 years of my life nently attached to my right some good advice.Again, you But then reality sets in and the Family." Dad even tends inmost hearts, ever quite wish with them, and like the quote hand. I lucked out because my don't have to tell them every- I realize how these idealized to call his children meathead to." For thousands of college says, there's a part of me that will mom can text well enough to thing. Some things are better shopping excursions and when they disagree with him. students, coming to school always want them around, and have short conversations. Even left not said or shown. I had a lunches would be marred by The disagreements are means leaving family behind. goodness knows grilled steak if your parents can't reply, they friend who showed his mom a the fact that it's three weeks unavoidable and will happen Even though we are sepa- and potatoes do a body good. can still read the message. video of himself rolling around until the election — and every year. But after Nov. 4 it rated, we shouldn't forget our So what's the recipe for suc- 4. You are allowed to be on the Door drunk. Moms worry civility does not exist in the will all settle down. The per- families because they haven't cessful family communication? homesick. Everyone needs enough without knowing how Sampson household during son whose candidate lost will forgotten us. They like to know 1. Don't let them monopo- Mommy or Daddy sometimes. many beers you can chug. campaign season. have to eat some sour grapes how classes are going, how lize your time. You've got a You are also allowed to let them 7. Tell them "I love you." They It's fair to say that a sharp (and the way polls are going, responsible we are — or aren't busy schedule and a life on know when you are homesick. know it. but I guarantee hearing political divide exists in my I'd advice you to save room for — being, and sometimes most top of that. If your parents call This will probably result in some it will put a smile on their faces. family, and it's probably more them Dad), but relative family importantly, why the bursar bill at a bad time, don't be afraid sort of gift being sent to you. You These seven points are what difficult to call the race in the harmony will return. is so high. to tell them you can't talk. Call may or may not be allowed to work for me. If you haven't Sampson family than the race So although I'll miss my I'll admit that I'm not always them back later, and by later choose said gift. already, I encourage you to in Ohio. Every range of politi- family this weekend, 1 think the best at staying in touch with I mean as soon as possible. I 5. If you live within driving experiment and find out what cal opinion is represented, it will be much better to see my family. After all, coming find it works best when I make distance like I do, go home works for you. Keeping up with from Dad's Reaganomics- them at Thanksgiving when to college is about becoming the phone calls. If you're doing once in a while. It won't hurt your family can be a chore, or it fueled fiscal conservatism, to we can put politics aside and an independent adult, so who the calling though, you should — I promise. can be fun and rewarding. Now Mom's more moderate conser- all start fighting about money, wants to report every detail to find out what times are good 6. Ask them for help. For if you'll excuse me, I have to go vatism, to my younger brother school and relationships, just Mom and Dad? Not to mention for your parents. Courtesy homework, you will need a call my mommy. Matt's raging liberalism/anti- like a normal family. I 10 F»day. Oclobef 17 2008 WWWBGNEWS.COM Family fun Game night for anyone and Bowen-Thompson Student Union meet with faculty, staff and students from Everything You Wanted to bgohioorg or call 1-800-866-0046 today! GETALIFE: everyone, with board game. Nintendo Wii more than 100 academic departments Saturday, October 18,2008 Know About Fraternity and Family Weekend Climbing FAMILY WEEKEND and other games and student service areas. Visit displays Sorority Life in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom and the Adventure CALENDAR Of EVENTS Location - TBD 11:00 am -12:00 p.m. Residence Hall Round Up Multipurpose Room in Bowen-Thompson 600 - 8:00 pm. Some PVWHS taton from cvp»«bqsu edu Sponsored by the Office of Residence New Voices 08 Throughout the day on Saturday Student Union Residence hall and cam- Sponsored by Outdoor Programs Friday, October 17,2008 Life/Greek Affairs 8pm Sponsored by the Office of Residence Life pus tours are also available. All BGSU students and family members Want to know more about Gteek Life at Sponsored by the Department of Theatre Bring your family and participate in pro- Bowen-Thompson Student Union are invited to try the Climbing Wall for BG? Join current Greek students to learn Falcon Parents Advisory grams and activities in the residence halls FREE. Qualified staff will be on hand to and Film Freddie and Frieda Book about the fun, exciting and memorable Board before and after the football game. Stop help Family members under 18 must be New Voices '08. a vocal group made up Reading & Signing experiences you can get by going Greek! Fall Meeting entirely of freshman, will perform selec- by your residence halls front desk or talk accompanied by a parent or guardian in with a Resident Advisor to find out what 10-10:30 am. For more information, please contact the order to participate. For more information. tions from favorite Broadway musicals. ' .up tc 5 p.m. Sponsored by the University Bookstore Greek Affairs office at 4109 372-8890 contact the University Outdoor Program Tickets are $5 and are available at the is happening in your area. The Falcon Parents Advisory Boatd is a 207 Mytander Room at 419-372-2146 MMAC Bo< Offke. 419-572-8171 or 1- and the University Mascots philanthropic organization that promotes Breakfast with the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Come enjoy "Hello Freddie Falcon" with Student Recreation Center the advancement of student programs 800-589-2224. Champions and services to benefit University students Bryan Recital Hall. Moore Musical Freddie and Frieda. Purchase a copy Young People's Concert: 8:30-U:3O a.m. Family Movie: Wall-e and facilitates communication between Arts Center ($14.95) for the University Mascots to Violapalooza The Champions Academic Recognition 6:30 pm. parents and the University The fall meet- autograph 11:00 a.m. Falcon Family Weekend Program recognizes students of color and Sponsored by University Activities ing is open to regtsteied members. For University Bookstore. Bowen- BiG Show: Second those students interested in supporting Sponsored by the College of Musical Arts Organizations more information, contact the Office of Thompson Student Union diversity who have achieved a 5.0 GPA or Join the viola student at the University 308 Bowen-Thompson Student the Vice President for Student Affairs at City's Comedy/lmprov Production THE BEST OF greater in the previous semester. Students Honors Learning for a string instrument spectacular! 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FALL '09 LISTINGS NOW AVAILABLE (419)352-0717 • 445 E.Wooster, Bowling Green, OH 43402 • www.greenhriarreiilals.coin LEASING BEGINS OCTOBER 23, 2008 I J 1 INSIDE SPORTS: Weekend Pick 'em Fantasy Football Number of Falcon touchdowns in Total number of offensive yards put up by multi-tasking threats Anthony Turner and Jamal Rogers the red zone Number of sacks allowed by the The number of 12 Red Hawks offensive line MAC games won in 6 1 out of 7 the last 5 seasons At 1-1, the Falcons currently stand all alone in first place in the Mid-American Conference Fast Division TYLER SHEEHAN REDHAWKS FALCONS A matchup by the numbers Number of games won by each team or tied in all-time head-to-head matchups 9 out of 10 The number of times the RedHawks have beaten the Falcons in their past 10 meetings Number of miles from Oxford to BG ? PHOTOS COURTESY OF IHE BGNEWS AND MIAMI UNIVERSITY ATHIETK DEPARTMENT \ 12 Friday. October in008 SPORTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM Falcon FANTASY FOOTBALL THE BG NEWS PICKS OF THE WEEK IhmhoulObe*h#-wM>l of ccleqe football hi hard netters swept to believe thai we'ie pretty much half way through the 2008ieawnakeady Wheie does the Une go' Anywho by Chippewas •w've got some good match ups to (xd tin weet. and CHRIS VOLOSCHUK ANDREW HARNER CRAIGVANDERKAM FRIDDYHUNT By Saan Shapiro Mi rtainei by no means has ^iJELHffl Sports Editor Aswtanf Sports Editor Web Editor Editor in Owl this thing locled up Reporter THE GUYS WHO ARE TEARING IT UP: Th*d try is a charm Win this one Miami Mtarnii had BGi number foi Fof a Chang* Masmw* not pull Say what you want about the most of the l«t decade, but tool and upset of BG Falcons m rug. Fakore' recent struggles vs for the fans. BG fell on the road last night when vi.BG for the Falcons to get the» hnt Miam but I'm still not pcbng they were swept by t he MAC West DREWBREES home wn of the year agaretBG leaders Central Michigan 25-15, BG'95 BG 24. Miami 20 BG 48. Miami 17 BGJ8. Miami 10 BGJS Miami 17 If iheres one thing you shouldnt do. 25-17,25-17. Te«as ii on a roll nqht now. and Chase Daniel and Co showed Cod McCoy should be the leader Bouncing back after a hard loss it's underestimate Drew Brees' produc- #11 Missouri During the Missouri stumbled last week I've they have flaws, and Texas for the Heisman The longhoms last week. Murou >s gang to tion. He's been quietly consistent for vs. #1 Texas got to give the Longhorm the showed they can beat the best pass rush wJ be too much for knock the km) off fvs throne match, BG the Saints this season, with 1.993 yards. advantage at home Do the math. Missouri struggled to And Texas 58, Mixiou 21 Miaou 54, Texas 51 12 touchdown throws and a 105 passer Texas 35. Mluou SI Texas 27. Minou 14 rhythm and rating. OUahoma is back at home and Oklahoma may have a loss now Too bad for Kansas that Utt-Oh-Bahoma is rate after last Central took #16 Kansas probably ready to tear someone but they still will easily handle OUahoma has to tab last week's week's game Kansas may fight, advantage of vs. #4 Oklahoma in half the Jayhawb wJ play the Kansas loss to Texas out on them but not hard enough role of victim m this game Falcon miscues GREG JENNINGS Oklahoma 20 Oklahoma 41. Kami. 24 Oklahoma 18. Kansas 21 Oklahoma 42. Kansas 20 Oklahoma 50. Kansas 21 jumping out to Jennings has consistently been a go- early leads in all Vandy doesn't have the weapons Georgia has shown some vulner- Vandy can t compete Boston College able to pull within three on the claim as one of the NFL's best units. strength of three straight Central By Ethan Magoc nation's number one team at Michigan attack errors. THE GUYS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER: Reporter 7:05 p.m. Despite the run, BG wouldn't Several other points weigh be able to overcome Central as Of the six games that BG's hock- in Boston College's favor for they were outscored the rest of ey leam has played on Oct. 17 in Friday, like the fact the Eagles the set losing 25-15. the program's 38-year history, are coming off of their third In the second set, BG was able they have only lost two. consecutive trip to the NCAA to stay with Central and found One of those was to Boston Men's Ice Hockey champion- themselves tied 13-13. However, College in 1997. The other was ship game. Unlike in 2006 and BG was outscored 12-4 the rest of DOMINIC RHODES JOEY GALLOWAY to North Dakota in 1981. 2007, they took home the title the set as they dropped another Joseph Addai is out with an injury, so Tampa Bay's Ageless Wonder keeps Want more history? this year. set and trailed by two. expect Rhodes to get a whole lot of on producing. Hes only played in two BG coach Scott Paluch played And they return 15 of those All hope of a comeback was carries and chances to punch it into games this season, but he may be for Boston College coach Jerry nationalchampionsthisseason. lost in the third set when BG only ihe end zone. He's had success in worth picking up because he's finally York from 1984 to 1988 when Ihe six players who did move hit .097 as a team and Central Indianapolis before. returning from a foot injury. York was a coach here. Paluch on are already being replaced Michigan only recorded three is 0-3 against Boston College by nine players comprising the errors in the set. since becoming head coach at top incoming freshman class In the match BG was out-hit, BG in 2002. in the nation, according to out-blocked and out-served the So history is stacked against lnsideCollegeHockey.com. whole night while senior Kendra CHRISTINA MCGINNIS 'HEBGNEWS the Falcons in Friday night's "I think what makes BC so Halm was the only Falcon to www.bgnewscom GEARING UP: BG will (ace (he nation's matchup in Chestnut Hill, top learn. Boston College, tonight Mass., when they take on the See HOCKEY | Page 13 See VOLLEY | Page 15 SOME POINTERS USE YOUR MEAL PLAN POINTS TO STOCK UP USE YOUR POINTS TO PAY IN ANY OF THE UNITS CASES OF YOUR FAVORITE DRINKS OR SNACKS HOLIDAY GIFTS PREMIER CHOCOLATES TRICK OR TREA 61 r RCSSJ I F0R M0RE POINTERS OR TO PLACF I ARGF ORDERS, VISIT WWW.BGSU.EDU/0INING DININGSERVICES CLICK ON LARGE ORDERS V* WWW.BGNEWS.COM SPORTS May. October 17,2003 15 VOLLEY Women's golf wraps up fall From Page 12 record double-digit kills. "We really struggled pass- ing and executing the ball, we season with 15th place finish just couldn't execute tonight' we just struggled, and always seemed to be out of system," By Morgan Carlaon The women were led by Hannah Halm said. Reporter junior Hannah Lambert, who Defensively. BG was lead Lambert finished in a tie for 34th, with a by senior Chelsey Meek who In their final tournament of the score of 235 (79-74-82). Seventy- Finished in a tie for recorded a match-high 11 BG NEWS FIE PHOTO fall, the BG women's golf team eight golfers competed. 34th place in kills while five other Falcons SUDING:Thf BG men's soccer team has been outscored 8-0 in their last (out games. placed 15th in Daytona Beach, "Hannah lumber! had an individual play recorded at least one dig. Fla., this past weekend. exceptional individual perfor- Following the loss, BG conj Yale won the tournament mance. She has persevered all tinues MAC play tonight when withascoreof 902(305-296-301). season, kept working hard and n Meghan they head to Eastern Michigan The tournament was hosted finished her fall on a high note," Gormley for a 7 p.m. matchup with one Men's soccer by Xavier University (320-330- Young said. of the MAC West's weaker 316—966, 14th). The Falcons Megan Gormley followed Finished in a tie for teams — a game they need to carded a 976 (329-319-328) in a Lambert with a 242 (84-77-81, 49th place in win and right the ship after a 15-team playing field. T49th). Also competing was individual play rough game against Central continues slide, Coach Stephanie Young feels Marisa Glew (80-84-83—247, Michigan. that the scores could have been 63rd), Ijuren Glew (92-84- "We just need to come to play, better, but is proud of the team 82—258, T70th), Megan Bader and just as hard in the winter. I led like we were kind of dead nonetheless. (86-87-87—260,74th) and Paula The team has a couple weeks on the court tonight, we need "Our team scores could have DiFrancesco (85-81-78—244, to refresh and then we are right to pick it up and bring up to loses to WMU been better; we were not able T54th), as an individual. hack work," Young said. "We another level," I lalm said. to get four solid scores together The tournament at Daytona will focus on getting better and on the same day," Young said. Beach was BG's last until March. stronger to come out competi- By Jason Jonas "All we can do now "I am proud of the efforts from Young said that although the tive for the spring." Visit us online at Reporter this young team and look for- team will have a break from The women will resume is go back and ward to taking the winter to get competition, their season does competitive play in early March www.bgnewscom The men's soccer team us ready to come back out even not stop. at the Rio Verde Collegiate found themselves in a slightly get ready for stronger in the spring." "We practice just as much Invitational in Rio Verde, Ariz.. unfamiliar position this past Wednesday as they were favored Sunday's game." to beat the Western Michigan Broncos. Unfortunately, they Fred Thompson | BG coach had very familiar results. In a disappointing game that Western Michigan's Andrew dropped the Falcons to 3-8-1 on Gasiorek had the first goal for the year, and kept them winless the Broncos in the 27th minute. in Mid-American Conference The Falcons were then forced to games, they were completely try to make a comeback all night, outplayed. while bending but not breaking MUSING "It just wasn't our day," head on defense. coach Fred Thompson said, add- Then, with 18 minutes remain- ing, "They worked hard, they ing in the game, Sulemana Baba worked for each other and they knocked in a backbreaking goal pulled together for a MAC home to make the score 2-0. Moments win." later, in the 83rd minute, the This disheartening loss is just Broncos added one final excla- another in a series of Falcons mation point in the form of a losses where they haven't even breakaway goal by Sam Meyer. managed to score. In their last The Falcons lone shot on goal for games, the Falcons have now came in the 79th minutes, when been outscored 8-0. Sophomore Dusko Topolic's This game was quite possibly attempt hit the crossbar. Topolic the most disappointing though. led the Falcons' effort with four The Falcons had the better total shot attempts on the night. record, looked to have the better "All we can do now, is go back athletes and were being picked and get ready for Sunday's game," to end their winless streak, Thompson said. which now stands at six games. The Falcons will make anoth- Still, with all of this going for er long road trip south to Boca them, they could only manage Raton, Fla, for a meeting with one shot on goal during the 90 theFloridaAtlanticOwlsat 10:00 minute match. a.m. on Sunday. "It just didn't happen for With six games left to play us today. We created enough before the MAC tournament, the chances, but we just couldn't Falcons will look to get their first get the ball across the line today," MAC win of the year, or at least Thompson said. get on the scoreboard. ence (Hockey East), but they look HOCKEY to be the lesser of the Falcons' From Page 12 weekend foes. The Friars' 2007-2008 record good is the depth at each posi- was 14-17-5, and they won just tion," said Eagles' captain Brock one of those games during the Bradford on Tuesday. "We're not final month of the season, col- just an offensive team, but we're lapsing to a fifth-place finish in very good defensively as well, their league. so that makes us tough to play Providence coach Tim Army, against" now in his fourth year, said a Bradford scored a goal in couple of traits will stand out to Boston College's 5-4 Oct. 10 win BG fans who have not seen his over Wisconsin. But even he was team play since 2006, when the overshadowed that night by an Falcons beat the Friars 4-2. Eagle freshman, Cam Atkinson, "We've got three good goalies notching the game-winning [freshman Justin Gates, senior goal in the third period. Chris Mannix and junior Ryan Paluch cited two factors that Simpsonl, and eight solid defen- could lead to an upset if his team seman, along with some very accomplishes them well. skilled forwards," Army said. "We have to get off to a good "There's depth on our roster that start because they're such a good we didn't have during my first momentum team," Paluch said, three years here." A chance to win mentioning Boston College's Providence will play two FREE RENT for a year well-known skating prowess, games at the BGSU Ice Arena which has been effective "for a next season, but BG's non-con- Win one of two FREE long, longtime." ference contract against Boston "But also our transition defense College is up. That means Paluch parking packages for the BTSU will be key. We can't turn pucks will likely not face York again, over and give them chances to though he said he does not really Great Give-A-Ways to the go up and down the ice," Paluch think about his former coach, said. now bench opponent, once the first 250 in attendance York said he is definitely wor- game starts. ried about a potential BG upset. "The whole idea of going back "We're always concerned," there and playing against jerry TALK TO York said. "When you're not con- is more for like the first time you cerned, you should stop coach- do it," Paluch said. "Now, it's just Rental Mgmt. Companies ing I think." a hockey game, where our team Office of the Dean of Students BG's opponent tomorrow gets the opportunity to play the night, Providence College, plays number one team in the country, Office of Residence Life in Boston College's tough confer- which is really neat." Student Legal Services Student Money Management INTRODUCING... 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October 17 2008 PULSE WWW.BGNEWS.COM ALBUM DAVIS REVIEWS Grateful Dead and Allman From I itself was handled, but no jazz musician in history has ever been as innovative a craftsman Brothers Band rock for change of song as Davis was. / / 'f* ■ 7/„ ;/,„/„ Drawing inspiration from DEAR SCIENCE absolutely everything, Davis By Mandy Hofmoclrcl and had classical inklings on "Birth Danielle Vickcry "No matter which candidate you favor, of the Cool" and the pastoral Daily Collegian take part in this election." beauty of his Gil Evans col- laboration "Sketches of Spain" ■ Noah and the Whale ■ Grade|C The "Change Rocks" concert at Batack Obama I Democtatic Presidential Candidate (1960); smooth jazz coolness the Hryce Jordan Center, which on "Kind of Blue" and "'Round "PEACEFUL, THE WORLD drew 15,000 attendees, Includ- Perm State football players But, he added, asking other About Midnight" (1956); and * TV On The Radio LAYS ME DOWN" ing one costumed as a green joined quarterbacks coach lay people like neighbors, room- frenetic, almost nonmusical ■ Grade | B> Jerry Garcia hear and another I'atcrno on stage to address mates and housemates to madness on "Bitches Brew" and 'DEAR SCIENCE" What Kyle Sehmidlin Thinks: The classic sporting a cape with a hlue and the crowd. vote increases an individu- "In a Silent Way "(1969). 'irvjierock sound is building rtseK a lucrative nurkel red donkey, let loose Monday Sargeant, who said he plays al's power to influence the His variety and experimenta- What Kyle Schmidlin Thinks: •"- sow as TV and m few places is tf»s dearer than the major label night. the drums and that Grateful election. tion is legendary, and few men release of "Peaceful, the Wcdd Lays Me Down" by On The Radios newest album. "Dear Science" Members of the Allman Dead drummer Mickey Hart Casey Miller, youth vote have ever expanded the musical regms. it is clear the guys in the band, driven Engfch folk rock group Noah and the Wiafe Brothers Band and the is an inspiration, encouraged director for Penn State frontiers with such disinterest primarily by lead singer Tunde Adebimpe and The lazy, disinterested vocals and moody, plucked Grateful Read joined people to get involved and to Students for Barack Obama, in conformity and marketabil- jatanst / keyboardist David Andrew Srtek came acoustic guitars are in full force on this album, Democratic presidential can- vote. He also asked people also addressed the crowd. She ity as Miles Davis did. Whether o the sessions with a variety of fascinating ideas but there is more to it than that On various o put on record "..mentation as diverse as viofcns and didate liarack Obama's cam- to bring the same pride they said she hoped half or more or not all of his music is straight "or those who have difficulty getting into trumpets come in to liven up the proceedings. paign to encourage people to have for the now No. 3 col- of those present in the BJC "jazz" is debatable; much of it primarily electronic music TV On The Radio is Unfortunately, these aren t enough to keep the volunteer and vote. lege football team to volun- would get involved with the probably is not. But in their probably a band to be dismissed "Dear Science record from being a mostly dul listen. At the concert many peo- teer to make Obama the next campaign. write-up for "Sketches of Spain," has numerous positives, but still suffers from the There are instances of great music on the ple rose and swayed, danc- president. ()bamaappca red on ascreen which appears at number 356 same problem that most music of its kind does: it record. At the end ol "Give a Little Love." the ing in their seats and some Thirty years from now. above the stage to specifically on their Top 500 Albums list, sounds a little sterile. band begins building lo what sounds like a truly twirled about on the floor. when I'aterno's five young address the BJC crowd, yet his Rolling Stone offers a response However, this is different than genetic, nosy erne clima> Tnrmpets enter and the tension There was a smattering of children ask what he did to voice could barely be beard from Davis: "It's music, and I electronic music. The lyrics are all above average, builds, but before the full musical idea can be tie-dyed T-shirts and glow save the country, he said he over the cheering. like it." :ti" song comes to an abrupt halt In and there is enough going on in the music that sticks at the venue. could tell them he helped to "No matter which candi- Although he would never the irritating metronome beats and everbuHinq fact, several songs on the record seem to indicate Balloons that read "stoned get Obama elected president. date you favor, take part in again match thecritical or com- single notes of synthesizers can be forgiven. a band incapable of ending a song appropriately again" with a marijuana leaf Charles Dumas, a theater this election," Obama said. mercial success of his career Standouts include the moody "Stork & Owl." Certainly, the title track is a stand out It repre- which actually features somebody playing a syn sents the only instance on the record where the drifted to the floor and so did professor at Penn State who He also thanked the Allman from the 1940s to the early thestfer instead of standing at one and holding a band really comes to life and remains that way a few people who climbed also spoke at the event, said he Brothers Band and the 1970s, Davis never stopped key down. Red Dress is another highlight prob- for a protracted period ol time. There are no real from their seats above. has supported Obama since Grateful Dead, who he called recording or performing, five - ' :; •■•'■!' A -.) flops on the album, but nothing else realy man- The people were promptly the candidate was a commu- legendary musicians. albums and original material a diance to stretch hs vocals out The album ages to stand out. eider. escorted away. nity organizer. He encour- The Grateful Dead got a continued to be released all • e throwaways. however: "Dancing Overall, the band sound uninspired and listless, Between performances, the aged people to volunteer at standing ovation before through his life, and Davis was Choose" is totally worthless. with principle songwriter Charlie Fink dominat- campaign took the opportu- the local campaign office. they had even emerged on always on the cutting edge of Ordinarily I would be hard-pressed to give any ing There is enough E nglish whimsy and char. ic nity to inform those present Dumas brought up an old the stage. During their first musical innovation. album that could be remotely considered "elec tei to m-ike the record at least charming but it about Obama and the impor- saying: Vote early and vote song, hundreds of glow Unfortunately, on September never goes much beyond that, and from start to Ironic" a positive lating. but TV On The Radio tance of civic engagement. often. sticks erupted from one side 28, 1991, the world saw the finish the only dung that really jumps out at you actually plays music here, and they keep the Nittany Lion cornerback "I'm not suggesting that of the crowd on the floor of Death of the Cool. What Davis listener interested instead of irritated from the album is the word "average." l.ydell Sargeant and other you vote often," Dumas said. the venue. left behind was a remarkable legacy of ever-changing ideas, at least a dozen of the most essen- 21 and up, the comedy club "Perrysburg has remainder of the year. Jimmy JJ college I.D. The discounted tial titles in recorded music, a FUNNY is an original addition to the Walker, most popular for his price for the club, which is lengthy list of all-star collabo- From Page 6 town of I'erryshurg, and a new nothing like it, so it catchphrase, dyn-o-mite!" only ages 21 and up, is $5 rations with musicians whose place for University students to on the 1970s sitcom "Good from the original SI2. Also, influence makes them candi- ed to ,i comedy club called have a fun-filled night. will be interesting to Times" will be performing all domestic beers are only SI. dates for future columns, and Funny Bone. I lere, guests can "As an avid stand-up comedy the rest of the weekend, today well drinks are S2, and hurri- an influence across every major enjoy stand tip routines from fiin and someone who grew up see how it fares." through Sunday Oct. 19. cane drinks are only S4 from musical genre that is beyond local talent and comedians in Perrysburg, I feel the club is Other acts include John an original SH.99. measure. For that reason, Miles from all around. a positive asset to the city. This Brian Kuhn | University Fresfiman Rathbone on Oct. 22-26, Jason Fat Fish Blue promises Davis is the hands-down easiest I he Funny Bone is a nation- coined)' club should give a taste Dixon on Oct. 29-Nov. 2, BT to stay late, and that they pick for honoree in this month's al comedy club that started of big-city culture and enter- like it, so it will be interest- Nov. 5-9, and Mark Sweeney "never stop cookin' 'til the column. careers for some of today's tainment, as well as provide a ing to see how it fares. We Nov.12-16. doors close" while the Funny Three Key Albums: hingesl comics such as I.lien place to have a good time when will have to sec what kind of According to Linda Bone Comedy Club swears "Kind of Blue" (1959, Columbia DeGeneres. Jerry Seinfeld, left' small town monotony sets in, reputation the club builds and Muffelman, who works on the big fun. big laughs, |and| big / Legacy) Foxworthy, Chris Hock. Drew for I know first-hand the bore- what kind of names it draws," restaurant's reservation and impressions." "Bitches Brew" (1969, Carey and Dane Cook. dom factor of Perrysburg," said Kuhn added. event line. Wednesday night A fun night out in a new Columbia / Legacy) Although, the stand tip acts freshman Brian Kiihn. The club has many perfor- is a discounted night for col- atmosphere is only a 13 mile "Porgy and Bess" (1958, t hat ta ke place a re on ly for ages "Perrysburg has nothing mancesalready planned for the lege students who show their drive from campus. Columbia / Legacy) WWW.BGNEWS.COM POLITICS Friday. October 17.20C-315 Early voting THE BG NEWS SUDOKU indicators 8 5 7 By Stephen Ohlanmachcr The Associated Press 2 1 6 8 WASHINGTON — Two weeks 7 6 1 before Election Day, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is busily banking every 9 6 1 7 early vote he can get in key states. Republican nominee lohn McCain is more selective- 4 ly working to lock in the early votes of his most iffy supporters, figuring the rest will make it to 3 8 5 the polls sooner or later. Voters in every state can now 4 3 1 casl ballots through early voting or absentee voting programs. Results won't be released until 1 5 8 2 10IHKING ! AP PHOTO Nov. 4, but a look at those who have voted shows the I )emocrats 8 6 7 JUST AM AVERAGE JOE: Plumber Joe Wurzelbacher watches itie presidential candidate debate in his home in Ohio Wednesday. have been aggressive. 1 In Georgia, Iowa and Ohio, Democrats — or at least those SUDOKO 6 L S 9 c l » 8 £ living in heavily Democratic To play: Complete the grid fr c E 8 6 L 9 S I areas — are requesting and so that every row, column submitting absentee ballots 9 8 I CVS Z 6 L Toledoan Joe the Plumber and every 3x3 box contains in large numbers. In Florida, I 6 I 5 8 t L £ 9 the digits t to 9,There is no Republicans hold an edge, while e s 9 6 L Z 8 I » guessing or math involved. in Indiana, absentee voting has L * 8 I £ 9 6 Z S becomes overnight celebrity been splil among Republican Just use logic to solve S 1 * Z 9 8 £ L 6 and Democratic areas. By John Secwer "Your new tax feeling overwhelmed. President Bush won all five 8 9 6 L I £ S fr Z The Associated Press "I'm kind of like Britney states in 2004. and McCain Z £ L fr S 6 I 9 8 plan is going Spears having a headache. probably needs to win them all HOU-AND, Ohio - )oe the Everybody wants to know about to claim the White House this Plumber said yesterday he to tax me more, it," he joked. year. The early voting snapshot, doesn't have a license and In Toledo on Sunday, taken more than two weeks Create and solve your doesn't need one. isn't it?" Wurzelbacher told Obama that before Election Day, illustrates Sudoku puzzles lor FREE. loe Wurzelbacher, better he was preparing to buy the the slrategies and strengths of known as Joe the Plumber, the Joe Wuizelbacher | Plumbc plumbing company, which both presidential campaigns. eSuilokii prizes II: nickname Republican John earns more than S250.0OO a Obama is pushing early vot- McCain bestowed on him dur- "Thai bothered me. 1 wished year, and said: "Your new tax ing on a grand scale, in speech- PRIZESUDOKU COM ing Wednesday's presidential thai They had talked more about plan is going to tax me more, es, e-mails, a Web site and even debate, said he works for a issues that are important to isn't it?" ads placed inside video games. small plumbing company that Americans.'' he told reporters Obama said that under his does residential work. Because gathered outside his home. proposal taxes on any revenue he works for someone else, he Wurzelbacher, 34, said he from S25(),000 on down would doesn't need a license, he said. doesn't have a good plan put stay the same, but that amounts But the county Wurzelbacher Together on how he would buy above that level would be sub- and his employer live in, Lucas Newell Plumbing and Heating ject to a 39 percent tax, instead County, requires plumb- in neaib) loledo. of the current 36 percent rate. ers to have licenses. Neither He said the business consists Wurzelbacher said Obama's Wurzelbacher nor his employer of owner Al Newell and him. tax plan wouldn't affect him right are licensed there, said Cheryl Wurzelbacher said he's worked now, because he doesn't make Schimming of Lucas County there for six years and that the $250,000. "Bui I hope someday Building Regulations, which two have talked about his tak- I'll make that," he said. handles plumber licenses in ing it over al some point. "If you believed (ObamaJ. parts of the county outside "There's a lot I've got to lea m," I'd be receiving his tax cuts," Toledo. he said. Wurzelbacher said. "But I don't Wurzelbacher, who voted Wurzelbacher said he start- look at it that way. He'd still be in the Republican primary ed his day with an early morn- hurting others." and indicated he backed ing workout and came back As he leaned against the McCain, was cited by the TO his suburban Toledo home Dodge DuiangQ SUV parked in GOP presidential candidate to do live interviews with TV his driveway yesterday morn- as an example of someone networks. ing, Wurzelbacher indicated to who wants to buy a plumbing Reporters camped OUT by his reporters who crowded around business but would be hurt house overnight and by mid- that he was a conservative, a by Democrat Barack Obama's morning there were 21 people fan of the military and McCain. tax plans. Wurzelbacher on his driveway surround- He said meeting McCain said he was surprised that ing him, holding cameras and would be an honor but said he his name was mentioned so notebooks. hadn't been contacted by the many other times. Wurzelbacher said he's Republican campaign. ME C HONG P0LTICAL CATWALK: Democratic presidential candidate. Barack Obama. waves as tie arrives at a community event in Londonderry. N.H. ACORN target of voter fraud investigation Campaigns intensify as election draws near By Lara Jakes Jordan date John McCain. "ACORN has not By Liz Sidoti ' The Associated Press ACORN says it has registered reminding supporters with two omy." And. he tried anew 10 make been notified that we 1.3 million young people, minori- The Associated Press words: "New Hampshire." the first-term Illinois senator's WASHINGTON - The FBI is ties and poor and working-class "You know, I've been in these resume a liability: "The next investigating whether the com- are the target of an voters. More than 13,000 ACORN WASHINGTON — Democrat positions before where we were president won't have time to gel munity activist group ACORN workers in 21 states recruited Barack Obama extended his favored and the press starts get- used to the office. He won't have helped foster voter registration investigation..." low-income voters, who lend to front-running campaign inlo ling carried away and we end the luxury of studying up on the fraud around the nation before be Democrats. West Virginia, a bastion of white, up getting spanked," he said. issues before he acts." the presidential election. But some ACORN employ- middle-class voters who reject- Obama won the Iowa caucuses, With their face-to-face debates A senior law enforcement Kevin Whelan | ACORN spokesman ees have been accused of sub- ed his primary season appeals, only to lose the New Hampshire over, both candidates arc court- official confirmed the investiga- mitting false voter registra- and confidently broached the primary to Sen. Hillary Rodham ing an estimated third of voters tion to The Associated Press. A yesterday said the l-'BI has not tion forms — including some subject of victory in a presi- Clinton. "We wanl lo make who are undecided or could still second senior law enforcement contacted the group, signed 'Mickey Mouse' or other dential contest playing out on sure thai we arc closing strong, change their minds. Obama is official says the FBI was look- "ACORN has not been noti- fictitious characters. Republican turf. running through the tape." looking to solidify' his advantage ing at results of inquiries in sev- fied lhat we are the target of an Those voter registration GOP rival John McCain found An energized McCain told vot in polling in key battlegrounds eral states, including a raid on Investigation by any authorities cards have become the focus of himself looking for a break as he ers, "Choose well. There's much as the political environment ACORN's office in las Vegas, for — nor should we be," spokesman fraud investigations in Nevada, was largely forced to defend his at stake," as he campaigned in and economic crisis favors any evidence of a coordinated Kevin Whelan said in a statement. Connecticut, Missouri and at leas! standing in states that President Pennsylvania, one of a dwin- Democrats. national effort. "ACORN members have done a a half-dozen other states. Election Bush won four years ago. dling number of Democratic- McCain is Dying to change the Both officials spoke on con- gtxKl and patriotic thing by help- officials in Ohio and North "We are now 19 days not from leaning states the Arizona sena- dynamics, but even Republicans dition of anonymity because ing bring more than a million Carolina also recently questioned the end but from the beginning,'' tor still hopes to put in the GOP acknowledge it's largely out of Justice Department regulations of ihcir fellow citizens into our the group's voter forms. Obama told the crowd al a New column. McCain's hands. forbid discussing ongoing inves- democratic process." ACORN has said the "vast York fundraiser a day after the 1 lilting his likely theme for "It appears Obama is trying tigations particularly so close to Republican accusations about majority" of its workers are con- final presidential debate. He the final weeks, McCain said the to build a mandate," said SUM an election. the group were raised during scientious, but some might have noled the "extraordinary" work Democrat wants to "spread the Lombatdo, a Republican pollster Two spokesmen for ACORN, Wednesday's presidential debate turned in duplicate applications ahead for the next president. wealth around" but thai "people in Washington. "Can McCain the Association of Community between Democrat Barack or provided fake information to Still, the Democrat warned are not going to let Sen. Obama do anything to turn it around? 1 Organizations for Refonn Now. Obama and Republican candi- pad their pay. against gelling "giddy or cocky,' raise their taxes in a tough econ- Doubtful." 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Ottoba 17.2008 5 Falcon ■ FAMatic Storei at Uoyt Ferry Stadiu m . ■■■^^■■i Bring your ticket stub in t BGSU on Main or the Universi Bookstore on the Monday afte a win and receive 5% off BGS Apparel & Accessories for ea touchdown we score. (Valid up to 30% off, 6 touchdowns) UNIVERSITY Largest Selection of BGSU BGSUHMain Sportswear & Gifts Your Downtown bookstore) Jniversity Connection Champion ♦ Adidas • Rusw • rt | • Sportt • Under Armour • Zephyr • Your University. Your Store. BGSU Falcons VS Miami Redhawks WWW.BGNEWS.COM 4 Friday. October I? 2008 returning the spark kenny lewis is re-igniting bgs kick return game By Chris Voloscliuk line, just trying to get a win and Sports Editor get my team the best field position possible." His longest gain of thenightcame When Kenny Lewis spots a hole with just under three minutes to on a kick return, he hits it hard go in the first half and BG trail and makes full use of his deceptive ing 21-7. Lewis hauled in the kick speed. from Branko Rogovic, jump-started "Hecomesdownhillandhedoesn't the afterburners and sprinted 62 go in there with hesitation," said yards downfield to the Akron 33 special teams coordinator Stephen The short field allowed the Falcons Bird. "You give him a little seam, to eventually find the end zone and he's going to hit it." making the halftime deficit a more Since Roger Williams, the team's manageable 21-14. starting returner, went down with Quarterback Tyler Sheehan said a hand injury in BG's second game the extra boost from Lewis and against Minnesota, Lewis, one of the return team helped the offense the team's starting cornerbacks and immensely. Tyrone Pronty, one of its receivers, "That was the key to the game,' have split time returning kickoffs. Sheehan said. "Our average start And just when the Falcons need- was at the 39. It showed how phe ed a spark in the return game, play- nomenal our defense and our ing against one of the nation's best return game did. I thought Kenny in Akron's Bryan Williams. Lewis was going to break one. He did a took the field at the Rubber Bowl good job returning." toting the proverbial matchbook. The offense's ability to score off of His play may have put a strangle- Lewis' returns was as important as hold on the job. the favorable field position he deliv On five different occasions during ered. On three of his five returns BG's 37-33 win, Lewis fielded a kick- BG's offense scored a touchdown off. And when all five returns were I lis last return in the fourth quarter over with, he finished the game helped set up the drive that put the with a season-best 170 yards. It was Falcons ahead on the scoreboard a season-best not only for Lewis, but for good. for the team as well. Until this season, Lewis wasn't "He had a nice game return- always penciled in as a returner ing kicks," said head coach Gregg He's made a nice college career for Brandon. "Hewasourspecial teams himself as a cornerback. Still, he Player of the Week. I le did a nice job has experience in the special teams for us." game. He spent time hauling in 'A nice job' may be an under- kicks during his high school days statement. After Saturday's game, as a standout running back at Penn I.ewis pushed his kick return aver- Hills High School in Pittsburgh, Pa. age to 30.8 yards per return, good "That was probably one of my for second in the Mid-American strong points |in high schooll,1 Conference, for the sake of com- Lewis said. "I always knew I could parison, as a team BG averages 22.8 play kick returner, I just had to get yards per return. the opportunity." Forthe game, Lewis never allowed With 170 total yards last week, it BG's offense to start a drive at the 20- looks like Lewis will be getting a yard line or behind it. His shortest lot more opportunities to help out return was 23 yards and the offense the offense with his combination started around its 30-yard line or of hard running and exceptional better on all five of his returns. speed. "My blocks were set up good," "He will be the option for the I.cwis said. "The game plan was set rest of the season, as of right now, up good. And it was just my adrena- Bird said. WWW.BGNEWS.COM BGSU Falcons VS Miami Redhawks Friday. Octoba 17.2008 5 WAL-MART SUPERCENTER ALWAYS LOW PRICES [y^Hotdogs SM Q' Napkins Q'Hamburgers 0^ Blankets S' Pepsi Q' Jacket [^Mountain Dew fvK Umbrella Q' Ketchup Q' Football [yflVlustard Q'Tent Q'Chips 5i Camera SK Paper Plates Q' Cookies 6 Friday. 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