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PETE STELLA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
The Falcons needed a big win to gel them back in the Mid-American Conference race after the tough road loss at Kent. They got one. a very big one. The BG men's basketball team fought hard and defeated a danger- ous Akron Zips squad 88-77 Satur- day afternoon at Anderson Arena. The win increased the Brown and Orange's record to 15-4 overall and 7-2 in the conference. The loss drops the Zips, who came off of a win over Kent and a tough loss to Buffalo, to MIKE LEHMKUHLE/ The BG News 14-6 overall and 8-3 in the MAC. "1 thought that was a really, real- HIGH FIVE — Anthony Stacey and Dave Esterkamp celebrate after the winning basket. By the end ly hard played college basketball game by two tough teams." BG of the game Esterkamp had scored the team high of 28 points. coach Dan Dakich said. "I thought four seconds gone in the first half. The Brown and Orange took a But player of the game their guys really hauled and our Two jumpers by Zips guard Jami 36-32 lead into the locker. Out of the Esterkamp was not done by a long guys really battled." Bosley gave Akron an 8-3 advantage gates. Ihe Zips stormed back to erase shot Guard Brandon Pardon dished Forward Dave Esterkamp paced with 16:50 remaining. At the 13:21 the deficit when Marco Morgan and a pass to Esterkamp. in which he the Falcons with 28 points on 10 of mark. Mcl.eod drilled a three point- Bosley connected on a lay-up and a took it down the lane and dunked 13 from the field and 7 of 10 from er to give the Falcons the 11-10 lead jump shot tied Ihe game at 36 with hard. The crowd erupted and Stacey. the foul line. He also pulled down a with 12:19 left in the First half. 19:29 left. who spent an eight minute stretch on team high eight rebounds in 32 min- Two free throws by Bosley "At halfiime. we told the team the bench in the second half, came utes of action. earned Akron a two point advantage whoever gets a good start in the sec- off the bench and jumped into "I thought Estcrkamp was as with 6:43 left, but Falcon guard ond half is gonna be in a heck of a F^tcrkamp's arms. good as I have seen him play since I Brandon Pardon changed thai with a position in this game because I did- A Stacey fade away jumper gave have been in BG," Dakich said Ik- huge three pointer to b
STEFANIESIZKMORK something to do, but I was blown THE ASSOCIATED PRESS has not been released by authorities. STAFF WRITFR away by the celebrity status students seem to give the "Real World" peo- Investigators said they do not Last week. "Real World" mania ple," he said. " It was a neat thing to NEWARK, N.J. — Investigators know whether the student had any invaded Bowling Green and four go to. but I just really do not under- have seized a student's computer stand why people are so obsessed." connection to the fire or if the e-mail days later students still seem to be from a college dormitory where caught up in the craze. Jessica Smallwood. senior sport was a prank The computer's files management major, understands the three died in a fire after an e-mail Tim Pechous. freshman undecid- and hard drive arc being analyzed. ed, attended the "Real World" event obsession because she is part of it. threatened an even worse blaze. The last Thursday and thought it was "I love the "Real World" and [ On Thursday, thousands of stu- think it is so cool that they came to Star-Ledger of Newark reported really fun. today dents and relatives gathered on the Pechous was one of the lucky few BG." she said. "I especially liked that students finally got excited campus in South Orange to pay their who actually took part in the "Real The computer was taken from a respects to the three 18-year-old vic- World" campus invasion. After about something." being selected out of Ihe audience to Smallwood sat in the front row room in Boland Hall after Seton tims. lake part in Puck's confessional. and really felt like she was just Hall University officials received hanging out with the "Real World" Sixty-two people were injured in Pechous was asked by Puck to the e-mail hinting at a second fire. the blaze. The 48-year-old building switch T-shirts with him. cast members. "The way they handled them- the newspaper reported, citing did noi have a sprinkler system, but "Puck loved my T-shirt and he unidentified officials involved in the wanted to switch, so of course I was selves was kind of like they were one wasn't required because of the not going to say no," he said. "We just hanging out with all 900 of us," investigation building's age. she said. "I thought it was really switched shirts on stage and now I The computer was seized Satur- have a T-shirt of Puck's." interesting what people were willing Authorities have interviewed • to do to meet the group." day from a second-floor dorm room, Pechous admitted that he is not MELISSA TAYLOR/ The BG News dozens of students and analyzed the . really a serious Real World fan and Cast members were also sur- the newspaper reported. The Jan. 19 rubble The newspaper reported that he was surprised by the obsession PUCK- MANIA — Signing autographs for his adoring fans, Puck fire that killed three freshmen they found no trace of accelerants, sludJnts seem to have burned on Ihe third floor. A cause such as gasoline or lighter fluid. "I only went to the event for i See REAL WORLD, page 5. never got tired of the screaming University girls. New pill offers abortion options, but risks emotional scarring
KRISTALYN SHEFVELAND tant political science professor, said not abort at their clinical visit and A Lutheran family magazine that holds the U.S. patentl study Inslda STAFF WRIIFR it would take the conflict "from a would have to deal with an incredi- warns that psychological effects based on clinical trials of the drug public to a private issue." bly devastating shock if they saw the would be increased with the use of showed that "95 percent of the SPORTS 6 Widely known as "the French 'Theoretically speaking, the pro- fetus," Magrum said. the drug. A woman who chooses to women who used the drug said they lifers would have to fight every doc- abortion pill," RU-486 has been the "Taking the pill is also complicat- have an RU-486 abortion will in would recommend it to others." subject of heated debate since its tor's office rather than a few clin- ed." Magrum said. effect be performing the procedure introduction in 1982. ics," Jackson said. The pill blocks the hormone on herself and will not have a scape- The legal history of RU-486 is The pill, taken when a woman Liette Gidlow, University assis- progesterone in the first seven goat to place the blame on. also complicated. Hoecht AG, a I learns she is pregnant, causes an tant history professor, also said that weeks of a pregnancy, hence pre- David Reardon, an expert on German pharmaceutical company I abortion, according to Joan Coombs, it would put "the power of choice venting the fetus from surviving in post-abortion grief, slated that that owned the patent in France, was piesident ana t_EO of Planned Par- into the hands of regular women," the uterus. "when a woman is the agent of abor- linked to the gas Zyklon B. which enthood of Southeastern Pennsylva- thus decentralizing the choice Two to three days later, the tion, she loses one of the crutches was used to exterminate the Jews in issues. I nia. patient must insert another four that would otherwise help her fend the Nazi death camps. "It provides women with more University doctor Josh Kaplan tablets of the medication Misopros- off post-abortal misery." I options, earlier options and a private shared similar sentiments and said tol into her vagina, which will trig- Pro-Choice sources agreed that In 1988. Roussel Uclaf SA (a | option," Coombs said. this pill might make it easier for ger contractions and expunge the the process is longer than the surgi- division of Hoecht) stopped selling In theory, the introduction of this women to avoid the backlash of hav- uterine lining and the birth sac. cal abortion and will produce psy- the drug in France only to be forced I pill into the United States could sti- ing an abortion. There is a 5 percent chance of chological effects. by the French health minister to fle attacks on patients and doctors. However, according to Cheryl failure, meaning that the pregnancy Gidlow said that doctors should resume sales under the belief that it Instead of relying on only a few Magrum. executive director of the might have to be terminated with a prescribe support services that was "the moral property of women." abortion clinics that arc easily visi- Bowling Green Pregnancy Center, surgical abortion. would coincide with their prescrip- Regardless of one's political van- ble to opponents, a woman would be the choice is not that simple. Other opponents of the drug see it tions, and that one shouldn't assume ■ St. Louis holds off able to visit her own family doctor She said the drug could be dan- as a "human pesticide." The Pope that the psychological differences tage point. Gidlow said the passage Tennessee, 23-16, to and complete her follow-up with rel- gerous to women and that the side deemed it as the "the pill of Cain— are better or worse. of RU-486 would be the biggest ative anonymity. effects could be severe. the monster that cynically kills its Despite the side effects, a 1998 event in the women's movement win Super Bowl XXXIV. David Jackson. University assis- "About 30 percent of women do brothers." Population Council (the company since Roe v. Wade. r **
page 2 The BG News Monday, January 31, 2000 WORLD www.bgnews.com/ap Albright meets with Arafat, Egypt's foreign minister on Mideast he World THE ASSOCIATED PRESS very positive. "There is a dan, the only other Arab feeling that the United Slates country linked by treaty to In Brief DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) is really continuing to be Israel, spoke after Albright — Secretary of State engaged to push the process and told the Davos delegates Madeleine Albright, in forward." he said. the Middle East is at a Kenyan jet crashes into sea Switzerland for an economic In Cairo, after meeting "moment of historic opportu- ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — conference, held meetings with Mubarak. Barak said he nity" for peace. A Kenya Airways jel carrying 169 yesterday to promote peace expects the Palestinians to "You can make a differ- passengers and 10 crew members between Israel and the Pales- honor their commitments and ence," Abdullah said, urging crashed yesterday night into the sea, tinians. Afterward, she told promised that his government the delegates to encourage shortly after taking off from Abid- conference delegates the is turning over more West their Middle Eastern friends. jan, airport officials said. process is as difficult as slog- Bank land to Palestinian con- "We all need to stand behind ging through the Alpine snow. trol on schedule, in 10 days. It was not clear if there were any our friends and brothers, the survivors. Egypt was a major player Albright, speaking to The plane, an Airbus 310, took Sunday: Albright met in this almost 2.000 business, gov- Palestinians, the Israelis, the off at 9:08 p.m. and crashed just one ski resort with Egypt's for- ernment and other leaders in Syrians, the Lebanese and minute later, according to George eign minister, Amr Moussa, Davos for the World Econom- their people to make the Dapre Yao, the head of air traffic at and Israeli Prime Minister ic Forum, said trying to end courageous step to walk Abidjan's Felix Houphouet-Boigny Ehud Barak talked in Cairo decades of discord in the toward peace." Airport. with President Ilosni Middle East is "a lot like Former Israeli Prime Min- Mubarak. Albright also met walking along the path here ister Shimon Peres, after see- lurkish feminist's death with Barak's negotiating part- and slipping occasionally, and ing Albright separately Sun- ner, Palestinian leader Yasser then getting back on track. Or day, said negotiations in the focuses debate on women's Arafat. moving from summit to sum- rights Reaction from partici- mit through valleys and basi- region basically involve "a chain of crises." But lie said. ANKARA. Turkey (AP) — Even pants, both in Switzerland cally trudging along through Associated Press Photo in death. Konca Kuris was denied and in Egypi. was positive. snow and ice. "All parties are deeply inter- her last wish — that women be Nabil Shaath, the Palestin- "It's not easy." she said, ested 10 reach as much agree- FORUM — Founder and President of the World Economic Forum, Klauts allowed to pray alongside men. It ian planning minister, said the "but we are moving along." ment as we can as soon as Schwab, makes an address at the welcoming ceremony prior to the first plenary was a desire that cost the religious Albright-Arafat meeting was King Abdullah II of Jor- possible." session of the World Economic Fourm in Davos, Switzerland. feminist her life at the hands of Islamic radicals. Police dug up Kuris' naked body from the basement of a hideout used Barak meets with Mubarak in fresh bid to push Mideast talks by Islamic militants who videotaped activity — Barak is to meet Arafal weeks of abuse they inflicted before THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In Cairo, meanwhile. Egyptian suffocating daughter. Sirma. President Ilosni Mubarak indicated on Thursday, and Jordan's king the CAIRO. Egypt— Prime Minister he would do his best to try to prod following week — comes as the Ehud Barak went looking for help along the Israeli-Palestinian dia- Israeli leader is under increasing fire logue, according to a senior Israeli from Egypt's president yesterday to M home. His party is underciiiniii.il The Nation revive a flagging Middle East peace official in Barak's delegation. process, while Israelis and Palestini- The official, who spoke on condi- investigation for alleged campaign ans launched intensive talks in a tion of anonymity, said Mubarak has finance violations, and opponents In Brief last ditch bid to meet a deadline for already proven his ability to influ- suggest the diplomacy is a smoke a peace treaty framework. ence Palestinian leader Yasser screen to divert attention from the The Israelis and Palestinians have Arafat Burger King plans ads scandal. set an ambitious Feb. 13 deadline for "The prime minister told to warn about Pokemon toys an outline of a final accord that Mubarak he must emphasize to the At a joint news conference with INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Burger would solve the thorniest issues Palestinians that this is a crucial Mubarak. Barak scoffed at those King says it will run national ads dividing them: the return of Pales- lime to bring our positions together, claims. next week publicizing a second tinian refugees, the borders of an not to sit and wait, or assume the Associated Press Photo recall of its Pokemon toy balls after independent Palestinian state and Americans will solve our problems." TALKS — Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, right, and Israeli 'This government was elected to a 4-month-old Indianapolis boy suf- the status of Jerusalem, among oth- the official said. Prime Minister Ehud Barak speak during a press conference advance the peace process, and to do focated in his crib on one of the toys. ers. Mubarak, seeking to protect his after meeting in Cairo yesterday. it without any connection to BIT) The Miami-based restaurant Negotiators met secretly lor two role as a Mideast peacemaker, often chain's announcement came hours internal problem that arises in hours Sunday in an undisclosed acts as a broker when talks are in with Syria and the Palestinians last accusing him of not taking their after the Consumer Product Safety location. The talks were expected to trouble. year, only to see both tracks falter in demands seriously. Israel." he said. Commission issued its second last 10 days. Barak successfully revived talks recent weeks Both partners are now nationwide alert in a month about The latest flurry of diplomatic the dangers posed bv "Poke Balls."
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(SIC) Guidance coun- took place on Thursday of last week FROM: A disappointed parent of cation, only to be heard by deaf ears. selors providing incorrect guidance the show, a shirt signed by all four after attending the "real world" guests was auctioned off with the a student attending Bowling Green Classrooms being disrupted by al the cost of the student (financially event. State University. Bowling Green. unruly students (upsetting those and educationally). There are proceeds being given to Dance Ohio. there to learn) and the teacher doing nationwide campaigns against Who came up with that term, Marathon. Mind you. these are just I received an article in my email nothing. (SIC)Students (honor stu- drinking, yet colleges are spending anyway? Do you ever live in "fake world'".' I don't know, I guess that I four people who, not because of any (from http://www.streetmail.com). it dents at that) found cheating and funds on building special social special talents but just because they read... suffer no consequences for their quarteis on campus for students to jusi think too many college students actions by school officials and drink while on campus. view the "real world" as something were on a show, were somewhat SCHOOL DAYS - SCHOOL allowed to boast about it. One child, a Pre-Veterinarian different from what they are living famous. The shirt went for $40X3. DAZE! We many not all be sports We the parents continue to try to major, attending Bowjing Green now. There are differences but the That's quite a few bills if you ask fans, but we've all been to school explain why these actions are wrong Slate University, now in her last year reality is you are always living in the me. and we all have opinions about how and justify that doing the right thing of college, only recently told that "real world." education should work. is better than doing the bad. she is unable to get into graduate Okay, back to the rules. Along with that the four members •. A third grade teacher wrote to although being good is not as glori- school. While attending college, this ple are unaware of is that he is by far were fed. given free haircuts, limo say: "My question is: 'Are parents fied as being bad. We try to urge our student volunteered in the college's the most intelligent one of them all. rides, and just about whatever else making the grade?' From my per- children to get the most out of their local community, worked part time, Rule I: Things are not always He look the opportunity that was in they wanted. How come no one ever what they seem to be. spective, the school! and teachers education. We encourage them to will graduate with a 3.9 GPA. passed front of him and he ran with it. He gives anything to us columnists? ace working overtime to prepare sacrifice their lime with the televi- her ORE test honorably, borrowed has made a living out of being on these students for adulthood while sion, stereo, and video games, and approximately $25,000.00 to fund For 168 hours a week, seven or so that show. People will claim, tr|e parents sit back and ignore focus their time on their education her education and dedicated her life individuals lived in relative harmo- "What's the big deal with him? He Rule 4: Bowling Green State THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES." and grades instead. to it... all for WHAT'.' To be told by ny inside a well-provisioned envi- did not do anything special to be University is pretty damn cool. These now young adults, gradu- another college that you're not good ronment. They ate. played, worked, famous." Well, he must have done MY response... ating with 3.8 to 4.0 GPAs. have enough to get in. while being told by laughed, argued, and for the most something because for all relative ' As a parent I was disappointed in their dreams shattered when no the current college. "You'll receive part had little problems with each terms, he is. He is an entertainer, In the press conference after- the comment by the third grade scholarships are rewarded {SIC} for your Bachelor of Science degree. other. For approximately 22 minutes nothing more. People pay money to wards all four of the cast members teacher that said "the schools and their academic achievements to help Don't know what you can do with it. listen to comedians — why not pay a week (actual air time on a 30 made it clear that BGSU was unlike teachers are working overtime while them further their education, yet but your done here....bye." (SIC| minute show), the most exciting and money to laugh at Puck? parents sit back and ignore THEIR they see classmates, who took little Now you convince this person, provocative parts of their lives were any other place that they had been. RESPONSIBILITIES" when it concern for their education, receive once a child, now an adult, that the broadcast for the entire culture to Rule 2: People come and people The people are so nice here. No one comes to preparing their children for full-paid athletic scholarships. educators didn't let her down. As the view and digest. That is less than 2.2 go. is being abrasive (besides Puck), no adulthood. It doesn't stop there! Through parent, I'm tired of making excuses percent of their lives. Of course one asked stupid or really negative My husband and I (as well as perseverance and determination to for the educators. there are going to be problems, think questions, and the fact that money many other parents! have taken an achieve their dreams, they continue about your own life-—how often Much to fans' dismay, not every active role in our children's educa- on to college, only to find more dis- Vickie R. Vasquez cast member of the real world stays was going to Dance Marathon made would you make a good story for the the whole event a huge positive tion and activities that mold them appointments in the educational [email protected] "real world?" in touch with all the people they live into adulthood. process. The teaching staff treating with. It is the way things are. Take a function. They paid homage to the Many times, during elementary young adults like high school chil- Members of the cast also look at the friends you have right individuals who put this event on. and high school, we attempted to dren. Administration taking more informed us how their lives were now, how many do you think you manipulated and twisted to show- They deserve a huge round of will stay in touch with? The enjoy- applause. things that were not true. How real ment of their company at the present : Aren't these opinions outrageous? Well, don't just siil shots were altered by removing peo- time is all that you have and you Overall the event was a success. ple out of the shot to add to the should make sure that you don't lake UAO should be proud of the fact there — do something! Send your letters to the editor and desire of the situation and portray llial for granted. something that was not there. Makes that they sold out an event and guest columns to The BG News. Be heard. Get published. you wonder how many of the stories everyone was satisfied with the out- are true, huh? Rule 3: Fame will get you places. come. In the end. it was well worth Win the approval of friends, family and the opposite sex. The prime example of the idea my $1. that things are not always what they In an idealistic society, being And with the advances of modern technology, you don't seem lies within the man called famous would not gel you anywhere Juil Laipply is a BG News colum- Puck. For most people. Puck is noth- more than the next person, but we do £ven have to leave your seat! E-mail your opinions to ing more than an obnoxious guy noi live in that society. We tend to nist ami wishes to create a "real who seems to strive for constant worship people and look upon them world" of his own. 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OVER THE HILL — Freddie Falcon was treated to a few birthday surprises when the fans at Feb. 3, at 4 p.m. in 101 Olscamp the men's basketball game Saturday helped him turn 50. Hall David Rocdigcr will speak on Comesjovn/ th& btitery of "The Art of Whiteness: Giuliani, The Br(K)klyn Museum and Racial BASKETBALL REAL WORLD- Alpha Chi Omega w Politics." for a/ winter wonderland/ Continued from page 1. got sonic offensive weapons They Continued from page 1. Performance honors MI.K cm shoot the ball. Esterkamp had a cLu-inty open- recruitment a big loss missing George Phillips great day and we were JUSI a little prised in students' reactions. Jr. undermanned." Colin. Hawaii cast member, had a The University Philarmoma. today, because he is a big time- defender. Stacey was able to do Ins Iminial Ball. Bosley's partnei in hard lime grasping the concept that under the direction of Emily Free- Akron's dynamic duo. hit for 17 most of the Icnules in Bowling When: Monday January?! - Thursday man Brown, will present its annual thing and Kslerkamp was able to do his game of his life." pomis and dished out lour USM.IS Green were there to see him in pal concerto featuring two winners "t February 3 Panics will be held from Phillips, the Zips' fourth leading Forward Ryan Andnck connected ticular. the Competitions in Music Perfor- for 15 points and led the Zips with "I am ju\t an average gu) who mance Friday. Jan 4. at 8 p.m. in scorer with a 9.2 points per game 9-9 45 and 10-10.45 each night. average and a 6.0 rebounds per eiuhl rebounds. gol lucky," lie -.iid "We are normal Kobackcr Hall. The performance "I got some good looks in the people and I do not get why people- will also pay tribute to Black Histo- game average, missed the game because of a sore toe. post and some went in and some did- are so into the whole Real World VV here: Alpha Chi Omega House ry Monlh and the memory of Dr. n't," Andrick said phenomenon." Martin Luther King Jr.. with a selec- Sta.ey. who was 13 of 14 from For the game, the Falcons hit for Josic Rcit/cl. sophomore inlernr tion that feature special guest narra- the charity stripe, ended with 21 54.3 percent from the field, 78 0 pel design majoc went to the UAO tor. University alumnus and WTOL total points. McLeod hit for 18 and Dress: Casual Alloc cent in the second half and 37 per- sponsored evenl «n Thursday and Channel 11 weatherman, Larry led the Falcons with 38 minutes cent in the first HO connected five summed up all the Real World mad- Whatley. played. 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"We said the Tennessee Titans came up on the sideline when they scored just 1 yard short that the only fault Ihey did was Kurt Warner's 73-yard touch- scoring too quick. We fell just down pass to Isaac Bruce with 1 short." minute, 54 seconds left gave the Dyson almost became a big Rams their first Super Bowl win hero for the second time this sea- Sunday, 23-16. son. He was the key player in the The TD capped an improbable miracle finish that beat Buffalo in turnaround for St. Louis, which the wild-card game, taking a lat- was 3-13 a year ago and 13-3 this eral and going 75 yards for a season as they scored 526 points, touchdown on a kickoff return third best in NFL history. with three seconds left. But Steve McNair and Eddie The Rams' victory was vindi- George almost led Tennessee to cation for coach Dick Vermeil, another miracle finish, rallying who returned to coaching in 1997 them from a 16-0 deficit. alter being gone for 14 years. He On the game's final plav with had lost his only other Super six seconds left, McNair's pass Bowl appearance, in 1981 with was caught by Kevin Dyson at Philadelphia. the Rams 5. I le scrambled for the "You know I'm an emotional enilzone only to be stopped just guy but right now I feel so good short by Mike Jones, as Dvson's and so proud of this football outstretched arm held the ball team and organization," said toward the goal line in vain. Vermiel known for shedding a "I always believed in myself, tear or two at times. "To be able and had a whole bunch of people to bring this home to St. Louis, who believed in ,ne," said Warn- such a wonderful city. I know er, the Super Bowl MVP who did they appreciate us a little more a victory lap around the Georgia rii»hl nm.' " Dome. "We're the world champi- The Rams ou (gained the ons? How about the Rams'" Titans 294 yards to 89 in the first Warner, a former Arena half, but led just 9-0. League and NFL Europe quarter- The first three possessions back, Finished 24-of-45 tor 414 ended with field-goal attempts yards and two touchdowns. and the Rams holding a 3-0 lead. ,The Rams dominated for St. Louis took the opening much of the game but had to set- kickoff and drove from its own tle tor three field goals to take a 31 to the Titans 17, twice convert- 9-6 lead before finally scoring a ing third and long plays. But touchdown. holder Mike Horan fumbled the St. Louis seemed to have put snap on what would have been a the game away when Warner 35-yard field-goal attempt and threw a 9-yard pass to Torry Holt Tennessee got the ball at its own with 3:59 left in the third quarter 29. to lake a 16-0 lead. The Titans then moved to the But suddenly the Titans' St. Louis 26 on a 32-yard screen offense came to lite and the St. pass irom McNair to George. JUST SHORT — Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson (87) is tackled short of the goal line by St. Louis Rams linebacker Louis defense began to wear But a delay of game penalty down behind the battering of Mike Jones on the final play of Super Bowl XXXIV to preserve St. Louis' 23-16 win. Tennessee had rallied to tie the game at 16-all Stalled the drive and Del Greco before Kurt Warner fired a 73-yard bomb to Isaac Bruce for the game-winning touchdown with 1:54 left. George and short passes from missed a 47-yard field goal. McNair. Warner then hit two quick The Titans reached the St. and Warner sidearmed the ball to Tennessee scored on its next passes, 32 yards to Torry Holt "You know I'm an emotional guy but right Louis 27 on the opening posses- him through the Tennessee pass iwo possessions, both on 1-yard and 17 to Marshall Faul'k. But now I feel so good and so proud of this sion of the second half. But Del rush and it was 16-0. runs by George to make it 16-13 that drive stalled at the 9-yard football team and organization. To be able to Greco's 47-yard field-goal with 7:21 left. It would have been line and )e(f Wilkins hit a 27-yard attempt was blocked bv Todd But the Titans came back, dri- ld-14, but the Titans chose to go field goal to give St. Louis the bring this home to St. Louis, such a Lyght. ving 66 yards for their first score, for two points on their first TD lead. wonderful city. I know they appreciate us a The Rams followed the block a 1-yard TD run by George with and failed. The Rams got another chance little more right now." with a 68-yard, eight-play drive 14 seconds left in the third quar- Al Del Greco's 43-yard field when Warner found Faulk all for the game's first touchdown. It ter. The key on that drive was goal tied it with 2:12 left. Then alone for a 52-yard completion to came two plays after the game McNair's 23-yard scramble to the Rams' quick strike for a the 17. But Wilkins missed a 34- Dick Vermeil was delayed for about 10 min- the 2, the first time he broke touchdown set up one of the yard attempt 12 seconds into the SI Louis Rams lieail coacb utes while Titans safety Blaine loose all day. most exciting finishes in Super set ond quarter. Bishop was treated for a strained Bowl history. The Titans, howev- The Titans kept the Rams out time Isaac Bruce dropped a pass The Rams then went 67 yards neck. But McNair threw wide of an er, just didn't have enough at tin- of the end zone again after St. in the end zone and Wilkins in 13 plays but ended up again open Frank Wychcck on the 2- very end. Louis drove 73 yards from its ended up kicking a 29-yard field with just a field goal, a 29-yarder On third-and-goal from the 9, point conversion attempt, so it "We've been doing this oil own 16 to the Tennessee n. This goal to make it 6-0. bv Wilkins. I loll slid inside of Dainon Sidney stayed 16-6. Esterkamp plays big role in BG's win over Zips UC has new starter at point THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and provided the most imp.MI.nu baskets from the perimeter as the CINCINNATI — The No. 1 team shooting guard. Men's Basketball "I thought in the country has switched starters "I'm just happy lo sec him play- I)AN NlfcU Esterkamp was as at point guard. ing well and not sulking." Satierfield For the past Iwo games, freshman said. "He's probably our best 3-point SPORTS EDITOR good as I have seen Kenny Satierfield has started for shooter. We're going to need him him play since I have Cincinnati instead of sophomore when teams play zone against us." Dave Esterkamp. eh? Steve Logan, who got ihe bulk of the Huggins shares Satlerfield's con- He's been a thorn in the side of been in BG. He came time at the point while the Bearcats cern. opponents all season, sniveling up with 28 points, developed into a dominant learn. "We need someone to shoot the through defenses for big dunks, Satierfield made his firs! start in a ball." he said. "I still think Steve is guarding the lop scorei for each led, talked, helped 10-point win al Louisville on Thurs- one of our most consistent shoot learn, and doing his be.sl to shut and got comfortable day, scoring 11 points with 10 ers " down MAC stars such as Miami's- assists. His numbers were down a It's a sign of Cincinnati's depth Rob Mcslas and Kent's John Whor- shooting jump shots." tittle in his next start, an 89-72 vic- thai the Bearcats can change starting ton. tory over South Florida on Saturday. point guards well into the season Saturday, il was Bosley °s Akron Thai win gave Cincinnati (20-1. and roll along without a problem. Zips lhat fell the wrath of BG's Dan Dakich 8-0 Conference USA) its ninth con- They turned a close game into secret weapon. BG Men's Basketball Coacb secutive season with 20 wins and let their 41 st home win in a row Satur- "The game of his life." is what the Bearcats reach the mark faster day by going on a 17-5 spurt early in Bosley called Esterkamp's 28 poinl. tonight 11 was Esterkamp." than any team in school history. the second half. Cincinnati finished eight rebound performance. Esterkamp credited his perfor- Il also showed where Ihe with five players in double diuiis. Bowling Green coach Dan mance to his teammates finding him Bearcats are heading as February two players (Kenyon Martin and Dakich couldn't disagree with for easy shols underneath. approaches. Satierfield pushes the Pete Mickcal) with double-digit Bosley. "They were all lay-ups." hall up the floor faster, is better at rebound totals and another show of "I thought Esterkamp was as Esterkamp said. "There were no big- finding open teammates and makes balance and depth thai makes oppo- good as I have seen him play since I time shots in there." the entire offense move a lick faster. nents wonder how anyone can heal have been in BG." Dakich said. "He His performance against ihe Zips Satierfield had nine points, four them. came up with 28 points, led. talked, had a little bil of extra meaning lo assists and seven turnovers against "This is a very talented team." helped and got comfortable shooting Esterkamp. He was held to six South Florida (12-8. 3-4) — not South Florida coach Scth Greenberg jump shots. points in last year's MAC tourna- great, but not loo bad in coach Bob said. "The pieces fit well together Esterkamp was 10 of 13 from the ment and managed only four points Huggins' estimation. They remind me of Ihe UNI.V team field and made seven of 10 free in lasi February's meeting between "He turned il over loo many that won the national championship, throws. Most of his production came BG and Akron. limes, bui we had guys helping him the way their pieces fit." al opportune limes. He took over the "I KK)k ihose games personally." Il was a lolal learn effort," Huggins Huggins sees his team's few second half with 20 points on seven he said. "I wanted to show thai Ihose said "Guys didn't come to meet the weaknesses: It doesn't rebound as of eight shooting and a dunk thai In games were a fluke." ball and they dropped Ihe ball " well as Cincinnati's teams of the up the sellout crowd at Anderson Huggins isn't worried about Sat- past and its man-lo-man defense is Arena, thwarting Akron's momen- Twenty-eight points and eighi ierfield holding up as the starter The based more upon tenacity than any MIKE I.F.HMKUHLE/ The BG Newt tum for the rest of Ihe game. rebounds lo lead his learn to a win better question was how Logan thing else. "They found the right people at over one of the top learns in ihe would handle the change. "We've really slipped defensive- ! ESTERKAMP — Falcon senior Dave Esterkamp looks to pass the right time." said Akron coach MAC proves lhal those games were On Saturday. Logan scored 19 ly." Huggins said. "We'." not a very Dan llipsher. "They found who was no fluke points, hit 3-of-4 3-poinl attempts quick basketball team." ! against Akron's Marco Morgan in the win Saturday. available at any given time and ' Monday, January 31, 2000 The BG News page 7 SPORTS www.bgnews.com/sports leers split 2 contests vs. Northern Michigan Wildcats Adam Edinger got his seventh was an emply-netter by J.P. Vigicr at I llH'l\l'V goal of the year when he put a shot 18:43 of the third period. DAN NII.I) past Ragusett. 10:11 into the game. The Falcons were down 2-1 on It was the last shot Ragusett would the power play when coach Buddy SPORTS EDITOR see. He was immediately pulled by Powers decided to pull Masters in »v.* v.ir coach Rick Comley in favor of You have to respect the way the favor of a six on four advantage. backup Duanc Hoey. Vigicr stole the puck and scored the Falcon hockey team played in this The fluke goal of the night came weekend's series against Northern empty-neltcr to give the Wildcats a from Mass. The 6-4 defenseman Michigan. 3-1 lead. offhandedly dumped the puck in A dominating performance Fri- However, with 17 seconds left, from center ice. It landed in front of day led to a 7-4 win over the No. 8 Edinger managed to tuck a puck Hoey and bounced over his glove team in the country. However, the under the crossbar and give BG the and into the net. offensive firepower could not cany "I was just trying to dump the goal they had been frantically look- over to Saturday and the Falcons puck." Mass said. "I wasn't trying to ing for less than a minute earlier. lost a hard-fought game 3-2. do anything really; scoring is not my Peter Michelutti and Chad Friday's high scoring affair Theuer also scored for Northern proved that BG has the grit and tal- specialty." Michigan. ent to compete with the upper eche- The Falcons ended the first peri- Fultz got Bowling Green's other lon of the Central Collegiate Hockey od with a 4-1 lead. Association. Saturday confirmed Day added two goals in the sec- goal when an Austin de Luis pass that when they took the Wildcats ond, his 10th and I lth of the year. bounced off a skate and landed on down to the final seconds of the con- NMU star Roger Trudeau scored his stick. Fultz then stuffed the puck test and gave up an empty net goal one. Scott Hewson scored the Fal- under Ragusett, that proved to be the difference. cons' seventh goal of the game. NMU dominated much of the Northern Michigan started off the Bryce Cockburn and Fred Matters- five-on-five play, however, the weekend scoring when Mike Stutzel dorfer scored two late goals for the defensive play on both ends limited finished a three-on-one break early Wildcats that made the final 7-4. the offenses to a dump-and-chase in the first period. BG outshot NMU 38-28. Goalie style for most of the game. Tyler Masters, however, was not Earlier in the year, that goal Tonight I thought we had con- would have killed the Falcons' spir- happy with his performance even trol of the game and just didn't give its, but Friday they responded with though he gave up only three goals. them very much." said Northern five straight goals, including Ryan Backup Shawn Timm let in Michigan coach Rick Comley. Murphy's first shorthanded goal of Trudcau's goal when Masters was his career and Louis Mass's second out for the first 10 minutes of the "It was a tough, tough hockey goal ever. second period with a broken skate. game," Powers said. "Losing this Freshman Ryan Fultz poked "I'd like to keep them under two game is a tough pill to swallow." home a Greg Day rebound. A few goals," Masters said. "I didn't The weekend split keeps the Fal- MIKE LEHMKL'HLE/ BG News minutes later. Murphy found himself accomplish my goal tonight." cons in 10th place in thcCCHA with all alone in front of Northern Michi- The next night, however. Masters a 10-14-0 record, 7-11-0 CCHA. EDINGER — Falcon senior Adam Edinger stares down Northern Michigan goaltender Duane Hoey gan goalie Dan Ragusett and accomplished his goal. He let in two Northern claimed second place with during action of Friday's game against the eighth-ranked Wildcats. BG captured Friday's contest deposited the puck in the net after a goals on 36 shots. Ironically, North- their win. They boast a 17-7-2, 12-4 but could not take out Northern Michigan again Saturday. nifty move. ern Michigan's game-winning goal 2 record. Falcons take advantage of Northern's worst defensive effort of year in Friday's win DEREK McCORD gram's season record for shutouts When the final buzzer sounded. matching Jackson with sophomore game holding the Falcons to two was impressed with his defensemen with seven. Howling Green had scored seven Sean Owens instead ol Schmidt's goals on 21 shots on goal The and backstopper. SKIRTS WKITKR goals on 38 shots normal partner Sean Connolly. defense blocked 13 initial shots Bowing Green dared to be differ- "Defensively we played well; we ent, (hough, and scored three goals The Wildcats worst defensive The pairings worked on Saturday Connolly, who assisted on a held them to ten shots after two peri- on ten shots in the first 10:11 of Fri- effort until Friday's game was a 6-2 as Ihc Wildcat defense stepped up Wildcat goal, was happy with the Everybody has a good side and a ods." Comley said. "Last night we day's opening period Wildcat coach loss lo Western Collegiate Hockey with their defensive leader out new system Comley implemented bad side. The eighth-ranked North- Rick Comley was forced to replace Association's Minnesota Golden with the changes. struggled. We were never in the ern Michigan Wildcats defense starter Ragusett for Hoey. The Fal- Gophers in the Marriucci Classic "When you lose your best guy. game after about ten minutes and proved this to be true in their week- cons tacked another goal on the Holiday Tournament. In thai game, everybody has to pick it up a little "It was definitely a lot better as tonight we had control of the game end series against Bowling Green. bit," Comley said. "We really got a scoreboard to score four goals on 10 the Gophers had 35 shots on goal. the game progressed tonight." Con- and I credit the defense very much" shots in the first period. steady effort from everybody nolly said. "Last night we were all Northern Michigan came into On Saturday morning. Comley s tonight." running around, we did not play Friday's game with the second-best The Wildcats hope to have "We were in trouble in the first." best defenseman, senior Kevin good. Tonight, he just told us to defense in the Central Collegiate Schmidt back for next weekend Comley said. "They had momentum Schmidt, woke up with flu symp- The Falcons were held scoreless play a relaxed game, get the puck up Hockey Association. Wildcat goal- when they face Western Michigan as and were playing well. We were not toms. Comley replaced Schmidt in the first period on only four shots the ice and play it real simple." tenders Dan Ragusett and Duanc out of it after the first, but we were with freshman Jimmy Jackson and on goal. The defense held their they continue their quest for first Hoey combined to break the pro- in big trouble." changed the defensive pairings. ground through die course of the After Saturday's contest, Comley place in the CCHA. HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO... 'Make Up to $9.20 per Hour Base Pay? 'Build an Outstanding Resume'? 'Work in a Friendly Atmosphere? 'Meet New an Exciting People? 'Earn Bonus Dollars for Free Food? 'Have Opportunities for Advancement? 'Have Flexible Hours? 'Work in a Convenient Location? 'Receive Raises EVERY Semester? 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Eliadcs said of his fighter. contest against Orlin Norris on Oct. reach top form, and he wants to do "We're still talking Meadowlands He is not optimistic about the 23 in Las Vegas. that in Europe. but we have been getting offers, real fight happening this year. "He's got to move up, obvious- offers from Europe." said Larkin. "I hope it will, but I don't think it That's fine with Jay Latkin. who ly," Larkin said of the quality of runs boxing for Showtime, the adding he has received calls from will," Eliadcs said. "There are too Copenhagen. Denmark; Amsterdam. many problems in the way. It could future opponents. While Savarese American cable nelwork. Larkin has faded, he is a more legitimate also wouldn't mind laking Tyson to Netherlands; and Paris. be possibly next year." opponent than Francis. Asia. "Asia also is attractive because of Tyson says he needs to get sharp- More difficult, it seems, will be the time difference," Larkin said. er before challenging Lewis. The idea behind Saturday night's getting Tyson a fight anywhere A Tyson pay-per-view fight in "I've got a ways to go," he said. fight was to have Tyson fight before against undisputed heavyweight Europe would have to start about 4 "I've got to get my stuff together." a crowd that wanted to see him — he champion Lennox Lewis. Tyson has a.m. local time (11 p.m. EST), which Larkin put a damper on a Lewis- got a warm reception — and for him a contract with Showtime and Lewis hurts the live gate. A fight in Asia — Tyson match by saying, "You won't to look good. His four previous with rival HBO. say. Japan — could start in the early see that fight until Lewis fulfills his fights included losses to Evander Tyson put an exclamation point afternoon because Japan is 14 hours contract with HBO." Holyfield — the second one in the Associated Press Photo on his two-week ego trip to England ahead of the eastern United Stales. He said he didn't know how notorious Bite Fight — an unim- in his bout with Julius Francis. He Larkin indicated that Tyson's many fights Lewis had left on his pressive win over Francois Botha knocked him down five times and March 25 match, probably against contract. As for how many Tyson and the no-contest. Lou Savarese. will be pay-per-view has remaining with Showtime. I TYSON — Mike Tyson of the United States, right, walks away as stopped him al 1:03 of the second Francis helped by fighting back, round before a roaring sellout crowd and the Meadowlands is the leading Larkin said, "You're looking at which left him open. Tyson was wild I referee Roy Francis stops his fight against Britain's Julius Fran- of 21.000 Saturday night in MEN site. Mike spending a significant part of cis, on knees, in the second round of their heavyweight fight in Arena. Shelly Finkel, Tyson's boxing the rest of his career at Showtime." in the first minute, but he kept his the MEN Arena in Manchester, Saturday, Jan, 29, 2000. Tyson He left Manchester about 5 a.m. adviser, wants Tyson to fight for the While Tyson's performance composure and found the range. He plans on having more fights in Europe and Asia in the future to Sunday, heading to Gatwick Airport title this year. On Sunday. Panos Eli- against Francis was impressive, the used his jab. a punch he had seem- build back to top form. outside London for a flight to ades. Lewis' promoter, said he British journeyman was not the kind ingly forgotten, and he threw some Phoenix. would offer Tyson $40 million for of opponent he needs for successful vicious body punches and accurate "I hope he can come back." said such a fight. That seems unbeliev- pay-per-view bouts. right uppercuts. Wizards fire Gar Heard, two assistant's after Washington's win over Cavs THE ASSOCIATED PRESS were fired, the Wizards' first major better. Now we have another coach before fouling out with 3:38 to go. prayer off the glass as (he shot clock trying to get rebounding position on move since Michael Jordan became to get used to or whatever, but things Kemp drew two technicals expired and a rebound off Bob a made free throw. Kemp got poked WASHINGTON — Gar Heard's head of basketball operations. Gold- weren't going well. I don't think it protesting his sixth foul and had to Sura's missed jumper in the final in the eye and couldn't see for a few firing was determined well before en State assistant Rod Higgins. a could get any worse." be restrained as he left the court. minute. seconds, yet he took an outside tipoff, but it turned out to be a some- former teammate of Jordan's, will be In a game between losing teams, That gave the Wizards four consecu- Sura had 23 points to lead the jumper anyway and badly missed »!u! fitting ending to a sloppy game the new coach. the Wizards won primarily because tive free throws; they made three to Cavaliers. Juwan Howard couldn't finish a between two bad teams. "It's a good win." Heard said. "I they were slightly less b.icl than the build a 97-89 lead that helped make For much of the game, each team dunk with only token body contact Rod Strickland had 26 points. II won my first game and my lost game Cavaliers, who have lost six straight the difference. seemed determined to play as poorly from Kemp. There were also sloppy assists and seven rebounds and tonight. It was a good ride. Unfortu- on the road. There were 29 "I'm not going to make it worse as the other to keep the score close. turnovers at midcourt. rookie Richmond Hamilton scored a nately. I wasn't the guy they wanted turnovers, a week's worth of missed for myself and start talking about it." Down 61-50 in the third quarter, the "The difference in the game was career-high 21 points Saturday night here." layups. and neither team played Kemp said. "Everybody is disap- Wizards loped along on a 17-2 run the play at the start and at the begin- aj the Washington Wizards fumbled Washington is 14-30 and in last much defense. pointed with calls. You just have to that contained some sequences that ning of the third." coach Randy ind bumbled their way to a 103-98 place in the Atlantic Division Cleveland's Shawn Kemp had deal with ii " threatened to set the game back a Wittman said. "I thought in both we \iitory over the Cleveland Cava- "Things weren't going well the most miserable game of all, get- The Wizards still nearly blew it. couple of decades. were lackadaisical, and ultimately it liers. around here, so it's not a surprise to ting in foul trouble early and miss- though, as the Cavaliers cut the lead Kemp couldn't finish a simple cost us the game." . Immediately after the game. me," Wizards guard Rod Strickland ing easy layups in the second hall. to two twice in the final two min- layup on a fast break. Jahidi White The Wizards improved to 2-3 Heard and two assistant coaches said. 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For updates on the renovation or for further information, please visit our Web site at: www.bgsu.edu/offices/union/index.html VEV VEV VEV VEV VEV VEV VEV VEV .-..--.-,--. ».'■.»»«»«.»..». »■*■■» V< »~fa V- «■■«-■, g,^—: . . Monday, January 31, 2000 The BG News page* SPORTS www. bgnews. com/sports -i" •• mj^nStmim =»-.w^Ksr4«. Big Ten Basketball Glanrr Men's Basil 11... n MAC Ola BOWLING GREEN M. AKRON 77 Nallorcal Basketball Association ( onln Conference All GtssMl AUGumes AKRON (14-611 Andnck 511 5-7 15. Hipshcr I 1 0-0 2. Weinkein 1-2 1-2 3. KASTKKN ( I1NH RBNCI W I. W W L W Pel. Pet Ball 6-14 3-4 17. Husky 5-12 13-14 24. Johnson 1-3 04) 2. SchindewoH 1-3 0- Allanlk IHsision MSI l.-i 6 857 15 750 0 2. Norman 0 0 04) 0. Morgan 3-4 0-0 6. Falknor 2-3 04) 6. Toull 2555 22 W I. Pet I lino SI 5 BG .771 15 .in 833 14 824 27 77. Miami 2'i 16 619 Indiana 5 2 714 Akron .727 14 700 15 833 BOWLING GREEN (13-4): Eslerkamo 10-13 7-10 28. Slacey 3-9 13-1*21. New York 26 16 .619 Penn Si 4 3 571 Krnl 700 IS 78» 12 667 Malela4 65 6ll. KingO-l I 2 I. McLeod 5-13 7-7 l». Jacluro ^0-04.8)1111 Philadelphia 24 19 558 2 1/2 Purdue 4 3 571 Ohio 600 13 591 13 650 0-004) o. Pardon l-l 04) 3. Dubrey 0-1 04)0, Klauen04) 04) 0 Tools 23-46 Boston 20 23 .465 6 1/2 Michigan 3 3 Miami 600 556 500 706 33 39 88 '. Orlando 20 25 444 7 1/2 Illinois 3 4 429 Marshall 545 700 611 Haltume—Bowling Green 36. Akron 32 3-point goals—Akron 5-IS (Andrick Sew Jersey 17 27 386 10 Minnesota 3 5 Buffalo 273 250 .375 .611 0 2. Hipsher 0-2. Ball 2-4. Bosley 15. Schindewolf »2. Falknor 2-3), Bowling Washington 14 30 318 Wisconsin 3 5 375 550 (JieenS-IOtEuerkamp 1-2. Stacey 2-4, McLeod 1-3. Pardon l-l) Fouled out— Central Division Iowa 3 5 175 10 474 None. Rebounds—Akron 31 (Andnck 8). Bowling Green 26 (F-alerkamp 8) wm Indiana 28 651 N' western 0 7 000 15 EMU 500 II 579 211 Assists—Akron 13 (Ball 4). Bowling Greco 15 (Pardon 10) Total fouls—Akron Charlotte 24 571 I 1/2 Saturday's KIMIIIV NIU 500 II .579 27, Bowling Green 23 Technical fouls—BG bench (I) A—4,632 Toronto 24 19 .558 4 Minnesota 69. Northwestern 60 WMU 444 * 10 444 Milwaukee 24 20 545 4 1/2 Iowa 61. Wisconsin 5S BSU 400 12 7 632 ■ Detroit 22 21 .512 6 Ohio Slate 68. I>uldue 59 BALL ST. (2. BUFFALO 61 Toledo 100 9 429 Cleveland 18 26 .409 10 1/2 Sunday's Game BIFFALO (5-15, 3-81 McKie 3 7 0-0 6. Foster 1-6 0-0 3. Aleaees 10-19 0-2 (Mil III 4 222 Atlanta 16 26 381 II 1/2 Illinois al Michigan Si.ue 21. Vasiliev 2-2 4-4 10. Campbell 8-13 2-2 19. Smith 04)04)0. Kleidon 110 Chicago 8 33 .195 19 Tuesday's Game 0 3. Ilendrickson 2-6 0-0 0. Lawrence 0-0 0-0 0, Foa 0-1 04) 0. Saturday's Results WKSTERN CONFERENCE Mi.tiig.iii st.nr .ii Midiigu BALL ST. (12-7, 4-61 Murray 1-3 0-3 2, Smith 6-15 5-6 20, Jones 1-4 0-2 2. Bill Si 82. Hi.n .I.. 68 Midwest Division Wednesday's Games Clemens 5-9 7-10 18. Hosier 1-3 3-4 6. Jackson 5-8 2-2 17. Farm 04) 04)0. Bowling Grren 88, Akroa 77 w L Pet Minnesota al Illinois Bums 1-3 22 4. Franks 1-4 04) 3. Moodie 2 6 04) 6. Bobbins 04) 04)0. Huns N Illinois 76. E Michigan 62 i:tah 27 IS 643 Ccnn Slate al Indiana 1-2 2-3 4 Ohio 77. Marshall." San Antonio 28 16 636 Nocihvseslem at Puidue llalftimc—Ball St 37. Buffalo 26 3-Posnl Goals—Buffalo 8-17 (Foster 1-4, Toledo 65. Kent 52 Minnesota 24 17 585 \SI-.OIIMII II Ohio Slate Akieev 13. Vasiliev 2-2. Campbell 13. Kleidon l-l. Hcndrickson 2-4). Bill W Michigan 51. Miami. Ohio 49 Denver 19 463 Si II-27 (Smith 1-5. Omens I 3. Hosier 1-3. Jackson 5-7. Franks 1-4. Mood Dallas 17 26 395 10 1/2 Ohio State Box k2-5) Foukdoul—Buffalo, McKie.Akxeev Rebounds— Buffalo 32 (Akxeev Monday's Games Houston 16 17 372 11 1/2 OHIO SI 68. PI kill E<9 9). Ball St 34 Uones 7) Assists—Buffalo 18 I Vasiliev 5). Ball St. 17 (Hosier 61 N Illinois JI OH Michigan Vancouver 12 PI Rill K 11.1-71 Total fouls—Buffalo 21. Ball St 14 Technical—Buffalo. Akxeev Ball St. W Michigan at Kenl ha.mc Division Knhmson :•<■ :-2 6. (animal 4-16 l-l II.McQn) 5-7 1-3 II. Cornell 1-6 0-0 2. Jones A—5.333 LA Llken M 773 Cunningham 6 I] 4 4 19, Kerkhol 0 0 00 0. LewU 1-1 0 2 3. Smith 2-5 2-3 7 Tuesday's Game TOLEDO 65. KENT 52 Portland 3< III 767 1/2 loials 21-33 10-13 W Toledo al Miami. Ohio TOLEDO 19-12): Cullart 2 6 2-2 8. Stempin 211 4-8 8. Rodgers II 0-0 2. Sacramento 27 l< 643 6 OHIO SI (14-.ll KansjUa 6-122 2 19. Hall 8-12 2 -1 l9Moore 1 4 0-0 3 . Bacino 0-0 0-0 0. Jones Seattle :* 17 622 7 1/2 Ocgtoljk II 04) 2. Johnson 3-9 04) 10 Penn 6 I> st, |9.Brosn M 1-2 7. Redd Wednesday's Games n ll 0410. Wilson 2 3 0 0 4. Shellabarger 1-3 0-0 2 Totals 23-52 10-15 65 Itiirnis :J 18 571 9 7-170-1 I4.ll.,rh> 1-21-24 Rnlunsiaill I 000. Sivovk 0 I 000. Reese 38 4- Bowling Green al Ball Si. KENT 115-41: Thomas 1-3 2 2 5. Masscy 3-10 1 2 7. Whorttm 0-0 4-6 4. Shaw I A ( lippers II 32 256 22 1/2 4 1(1. Iliulles II nil : I..I..K r III 111568 Cent Michigan al Akron 1-6 3-4 5. Mitchell 3-10 l-l 8. Huffman 4-15 6-6 15. Vaughn 0-1 04)0. Meers GoMea State 220 21 1/2 ll.ilfl i psoirtl goals- I'nr.iiie 7-19 (Cun- 1. Michigan al W Michigan minium • I Uda ll ' ■■ Lewis 1 i.Smilh 1 ■ .'.( ,.rt.ell 0-41, Ohio Si 3-19 2-5 04) 5. Warren 0-1 34 3. Perry 0-2 04) 0 Totals 14-53 20-23 52 ilVnn .Ml). Il.trl'v I .Mli.ivnn 1. sum n II I Kohuwin 0 I) loulcd oul— Sunday's Games llalftime—Toledo 26. Kent 23 » point goals—Toledo 9-23 (Cullars 2-2 ( tinnms;rt.ini Rebounrjj Puniue 12 << udinal III, Ohio SI 37 (Johnson Thursday's Gamea New York 120. Sacramento 111 SlempinO-SKamstraS-IO. Hall 1-3. Moore l-l). Kenl 4-18 (Thomas 1-2. Shaw Ml) As-i- LUVlsinsjhjun 4), Ohio Si o (Perm .3) Technical ll-2 Mn.liell I ' Hullinan 1-7. Meers 1-4) Fouled out—None Rebounds- Buffalo al Marshall Houston H ;<> JO BO mo Learn Congratulations effective organizational >) Megan & leadership skills. 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Jumping on the e-bandwagon: starting your own buisness may only take one click of the mousflj Students look for answers to political woes Environmental disasters are waitingting to hap- pen, students fear. volume 1 — number! — January 2000 Ancient healing methods are taking the place of traditional medicines. Save those CDs. They'll soon be collectibles. The future's all digital. "NOW" predicts the success and failures of Hollywood's stars. High School will only get more violent, say students. Parenting in the Year 2000: Spank those kids! Sports junkies have growing options Jet-propelled basketball players? The BG News Special Editions Editor • AMYJO L. BROWN i Reporters • Photo Editor • BEN FRENCH • PETE STELLA • Photographers • TONY REZCNIK • MICHAEL LEHMKUHLE • ERIK PEPPLE • SARA GRIGSBY • Page Design • MICHAEL LEHMKUHLE • Graphics Editor • JIM BAER ON TMECOVER • Copy Chief- MARY BETH WILFONG Jenny Peace, • Reporters • STEFANIE SIZEMORE • BETHANY SHOEMAKER Julio Alberto • SARA GRAZIANO Sepulveda, Brian • ERIN I Tuttle, Brian Cartisi and Andrea www.bgnews.com :&c$&vf4;t&&£ii«fr.s r So, what happened? The start of a tion finally grows up. another boring, uninspiring new century Why don't WE do any- leade.- or a great visionary provides all of thing? Why do we put more who gets things accom- us with a good thought into what we'll wear plished. (Come on, do we time to look at tonight than in which presi- really want George W. Bush the world we dential candidate will do the representing the United live in and con- best Job? Sure, we may be States?) sider what needs change. discouraged by the process, Right now a new drug is Ideally, such contemplating frustrated by red tape—but all being Introduced to the U.S. would occur everyday. the same we have a VOICE. known as RU-486. A great ; Realistically, more pressing As a collective group, WE stride for the Pro-choice ryf problems such as which bar have the power to really group, women can now have would be the best one to hit make a difference. an abortion under the guid- w on a Thursday nightand what Maybe we don't speak up guy/girl would make the best because we're afraid no one ance of their family doctor. date are what we college stu- will listen. Bullshit. We have Right now homosexuals AmyJo L. Brown dents spend our time debat- to MAKE them listen to us. are fighting for the same BG News Special ing. I really wish I lived in the rights mat African Americans PLEASE, wake up and 60s. Then, people cared fought for several decades Editions Editor realize the power we have. about the important stuff. ago. | -TL0. WE are the future. Eventually Remember the marches? Right now scientists are it'll be our votes that elect the The sit-ins? They weren't cloning living beings and politicians we despise and afraid of not being heard learning how to change our our kids that build bombs and because they knew if they genetic make-ups. blow up buildings. really caced and took action, Right now the world is con- Our voices will determine they would make a differ- necting In ways that will whether abortion becomes a ence. And they did. Because change how countries inter- legal practice, whether the of them—most of whom were act with each other. The wars Wj environment is protected, wide-eyed college students— of the past will not be fought whether we hold onto the the Jim Crow laws disap- like the wars of the future. freedoms of speech, religion peared and the Vietnam War Instead new methods of war- and ideas. was exposed as a senseless fare, capable of causing We sit around in our dorm cause. Yeah, back then peo- much more destruction, are rooms or in the dining halls ple had their priorities bitching about the minuscule being produced. straight. I've got shivers think- Have I made my point yel? details of our day. Every once iib about it. in a while we might get into So, what happened? There are issues out there?— an "intellectual" debate about Why do we sit back so pas- very important issues that will the state of humankind. certainly affect our lives. Yet .* sively and let other people Meanwhile, the world goes control our lives, control our we sit back, down our beers on. Unchanged by our bitch- future? and question whether we I m~wr ing. And the elders shake Right now there is a presi- should actually go to our 8 their heads and wonder what dential campaign that will a.m. Political Science class will happen when our genera- determine whether we have tomorrow morning. is A shell of what we used to be t£i Human-beings will no longer check our bios, status, and credit T exist in the future, because we will card numbers, and our screen be dead to one another. names/e-mail Our eyes will be accounts will be more replaced with cameras "We'll bleed important than our and monitors. Our ears silicone through given names. will be headphones. Romance will be cal- Our hearts will be our veins and culated en a program that does our taxes, attached to modems, cry out for cleans our homes, downloading relation- humanity" walks our dogs, and David Tran ships faster than the jerks us off. speed of a kiss. Our We'll bleed silicone Disnuntius words, will come in html BG News Opinion and text. Our needs will all have through our veins and cry out for web sites. humanity, wondering where it went Editor Our sex partners will have to when our screens read "404 Error." 2000 VISIONS JANUARY 31, 2000 • V 00 living [JFE 13 & jetson style? Beth Shoemaker What does the future hold for today's college JANUARY 31, 2000 2000 VISIONS f toos/e over o(4 +?wer. A Clint W. Gault President of Undergraduate Student Government My vision of the future is that we will have developed a political environment in which all our leaders will lead with a much greater passion for integrity, character, morality and honesty. That they will understand their role in con- tributing to the betterment of society while looking at the BIG picture, remembering that we are all on the same team, trying to make the world a better place. Racism and gender Inequality will be issues of the past as these issues will finally be brought to the dinner tables of all the conservative families across the nation. No longer will society put this blanket it calls "civility" over us. Through open channels of communication and discussion we will have worked out all the evils racism has placed on our society, successfully becoming the nation our forefathers intended us to be. ^And yes, one day, student government presidents will are needed be once again entrusted to ride in golf carts. and won't pay attention to ing out grants more freely than have good reasons to vote. young people's issues. Those they do now," said Spitler. They need to make it easier are the types of politicians that Cotterman also agreed that for students to register to e a d 1 n g young people don't pay atten- education is an important vote," said Hoffman. Into the new tion to." issue. There's no involvement century, King feels that more young Another controversial issue because the issues never many stu- people should consider enter- is abortion. One student who dents feel declined to be named said "It's change." said student Erica ing politics to represent the Waitc. "Politicians always talk that politics interests of the younger gener- none of the government's busi- don't matter, ations. ness. They should just leave about the same things." but they According to King, students us alone." There can be consequences, haveH insights on how to don't care about politics Peake Is optimistic about however, of not being Involved change It. because it is so negative. students' political interests. in politics. "Politicians are "Politics Is too stupid now." "There's too much mud-sllng- "Students' Interests are var- making decisions for you says Blake Wise, sophomore ing. Let's start to talk about ied. College students are post- about your drinking age. gam- applied sciences major. To the Issues at hand." materialistic: they are con- bling, tuition, auto insurance, change, he feels "politicians Peake feels that some of the cerned with Issues that don't need to keep the minimum wage. Politicians blame for mud-slinging in directly affect them. But polit- know that students don't vote, up with the campaigns rests on the media. ical involvement sometimes times and leads to frustration when so they don't represent them." "It's the old "The media is a part of it. This said DeRouen. start to care cynicism about politics goes nothing changes." he said. about college back to Watergate. People The University can play a Kate Spitler. freshman VCT geezers like students." would rather read about scan- role in getting students more major, admits that she doesn't Karl dals, so that's what the media involved In politics. vote because "I don't follow the Bob Dole D e Ro u en. writes about. There is a feeling "The University can bring in Issues. If politicians want us to visiting that politicians don't matter, more political people and start start voting, they should start assistant a political discussion. This professor In due to the media's superficial representing us." who are set and negative reporting." won't do any good unless stu- Peake and DeRouen. on the the depart- dents attend, though." said ment of polit- Tony Hoffman, sophomore other hand, feel students in their ways telecommunications major, Peake. should vote first, and then ical science, said coverage of the Monica An important way students said "Overall. can get involved in politics Is politicians will represent them. students Lewinsky scandal was exces- According to DeRouen. it's and won't sive. "Let's stop talking about by voting. Many students don't really report that they are not regis- important for students to start care about who the president sleeps with and start talking about his tered to vote. Some students voting in larger numbers pay attention political aren't registered in Bowling because "if you don't vote, you issues." position on the issues." he said. Green because they recently just don't have a voice in gov- to young His col Some students also feel that moved from other areas. Other ernment, in the things that league, assis- some of the cynicism is due to students report that they don't concern you." tant profes- have time to vote. Still others people's sor Jeff political campaigns. Peake agreed. The 2000 Peake, said "When they campaign, they don't vote because they feel elections will be the most a Eromise to do so many things, their votes don't matter. influential elections we will "A big chal- According to a poll conduct- issues. lenge of ut they don't do them. They have for a long time. If stu- need to start keeping their ed by the Panetta Institute, i teaching most college students don't dents start voting en masse, political sci- promises." said Jenny Sattler, they can have a lot of influ- ence Is getting students inter- undecided freshman. vote. Two-thirds of college stu- Nicole Cotterman. freshman dents said they didn't vote in ence." ested in politics, getting them 1998. Three-fourths of the King agrees that voting Is to believe that politics matter, marketing major, agreed cam- elections matter, and their paigning is one of the main students said they didn't fol- important. "Voting is your duty participation matters." areas for improvement. low political issues. as an American. We're a Christian King, freshman "Politics is tn a sad shape right DeRouen reports. "In my democracy. If we're given this telecommunications major, now. It's just about who can own classes, when I ask who's right, we should take advan- said he would care about poli- raise the most money." registered to vote, it's about 10 tage of it." Some of the issues that are percent. The number who The Ohio primary elec- tics more if politicians repre- actually vote is even less. This sented him. "Younger politi- Important to students are edu- tion will be held on March 7. cians do represent students. cation, student loans, and may be because there are no major differences between the and voters must register 30 It's the old geezers like Bob abortion. days In advance In order to be Dole who are set in their ways "Education Is one of my big candidates." Issues. They need to start giv- Students feel they don't eligible. 2000 VISIONS JANUARY 31, 2000 EARTH: environmentally handicapped Erin Berger | affect us In the same way It affects other coun- throughout campus to use reusable glassware tries. - Instead of disposable things, such as Sivmloam "We certainly have homeless people and and paper cups. Global warming. Over-popula- things like that." Carlton said. "But we don I see They arc also working on things such as a tion. Urban sprawl. Water pol- millions slarving io death because of loo many Green Energy program, a Coke campaign to lution. Air pollution. in a country." combat coke's switch over from producing alu- Today's eollege students and Stephen Chang, chair and associate proles minum to plastic containers, and they are youth are inundated with envi- sor for the geography department, said already preparing for this year's Earth Week. ronmental concerns every day although some people worry about the popula- And as far as statewide concerns. McCarthy through the media and aetivist tion growth issue, he is not particularly worried Bald one of the biggest problems for the State ol groups, but what are the about it because the growth rate of the popula- Ohio is the lack of public lands. She said thai biggest environmental problems we have lo deal tion hns leveled off. The actual population is the amount of Federal environmental compen- ^ Ylth moving Into the 21st century? still growing, but the rate at which it grows is sation that Ohioans receive for their lax dollars And Is there still an environmental move- not rising any longer. Is 47th out of the !>0 stales in per capita public ment strong enough to deal with the concerns? Joseph G. Spinelli, associate professor of land. There are a number of different theories as to geography, said people lend to think of popula- In other words, we have only one National what will happen to the earth in the upcoming tion growth as a problem, bul il depends on Wildlife Refuge lo show for all of our tax money. decades and centuries, as well as a number of where one is coming from. In India growing Another problem in Ohio, according to different theories as to what are our largest population may be a problem, bul in other McCarthy, is thai Ohio is a transportation path- environmental problems at this point in time. places I he opposite Is true. way for nuclear waste. According to Gary Sllverman. BGSU profes- "Places like France or Japan are worrying So. with all of these problems and concerns, sor and director of the environmental health that population is not growing fast enough," is the environmental movement still keeping its program, the largest problem facing our country Spinelli said. "If it doesn't grow, there will be a momentum? today is urban sprawl. demand for labor, the price of labor will go up, Rocket said he is encouraged by what he sees "Urban sprawl brings with it lots of demand the cost of goods will go up, and they won't be with the environmental movement, particularly for resource use," Sllverman said. "As people able lo compete with other countries who have in students, move away and we use up land, there is a lot of cheap labor." "I think students are more aware ol environ associated environmental problems." According to Spinelli. though, population menial problems." he said. 1 have been very Silverman suggested that in order io solve growth is not a matter of absolute numbers but impressed with what students do with the recy this problem, the government might have to instead is determined by a number of factors. cling program. I take my hat off to those people: lake action. such as the rate of growth of the economy and I think they're doing a great job." Part of the urban sprawl problem derives how the wealth is being shared. McCarthy said she believes the movement from government actions thai encourage indi- "1 was never freaked out by population today is undergoing a sort of "rc-idcnlHi( .nion ol vidual behaviors. For example, building elabo growth." Spinelli said. "There are people who the enemy" and is putting some of the responsl rate road systems could be seen as a way of think the U.S. has too many people, but if we bility back on the shoulders of corporations. encouraging people to move lo more new places, can lake care of our people, Ihen okay." She said for the pasi tew decades, a lot ol the he said. Still, there arc others who arc worried, such pressure was put directly on people They If such actions continue, what will be the as Rebecca Jessen, temporary biological sci- assumed il was their responsibility to save the consequences? ences instructor. caiih by recycling and doing individual limits "Well continue to have resource use—large Jessen said she thinks the four biggest envi- Now, again, corporations are being forced lo resource use—things will continue to get more ronmental problems today are human popula- regain some of the responsibility, expensive, and we'll continue to devote more tion growth, obtaining and using energy, In addition lo re-identifying the enemy, envi- energy to pollution control. It's not thai there is ecosystem destruction, and toxic waste. ronmentalists tixlay are also trying lo unite with going to be a sudden disaster. Just a degrading "All the issues thai people hear about in the labor and lo deal with the threat of globaliza- "of the quality of life." Sllverman said. paper and see on IV come back lo one of these tion. They unite with labor lo try to "critique Global warming is another common environ- basic problems." Jessen said. "Even ilnngs pen capitalism." They deal with globalization In the mental concern, pie don't consider environmental issues come sense- that they are dealing with the spread of "I think that it's pretty clear thai scientists back to these." corporations. who study this problem think that it's really There are many things being done here al the In all, though, she is optimistic. happening and is going to have many different University lo try lo protect Hie environment and "As a generation, we have seen oil spills effects around the globe," Silverman said. make people more aware of the dangers pre- grown up with recycling, we know that dolphins Along with global warming, another growing sented to II, and whales are cool, she said. "Mainstream International environmental concern is imputa- The BGSU (Environmental Action Group is a cnvironmentallsm has been more indoctrinated tion growth. student group on campus that docs a lot to fur in us. so there is an increased consciousness Carlton Rockett. professor of biological sci- Iher the environmental movement. According to We have the power of knowledge." ences, considers this to be one of our major the group's president, junior Megan McCarthy. She said there is still the problem of what we environmental problems. He said although the the group is currently working on many pro- will do to remedy the environmental problems problem affects the United Stales, it doesn't jects. but that just knowing thai there are problems is They are focusing on getting students a start. Science fiction novels have been warning us for centuries you can obtain our e-mail address after an in-depth securi- that the future will be horrifying, but no two authors could ty check. Thank you. and please remain 50 yards from the agree on the gruesome details. So I have come up with a premises at all times." scenario of my own: Human relationships will be more intimate than ever One day people will live in computerized fortresses, on- before, with the assistance of videophones, keyboards, and line, cable ready, and microwayable In less than 30 sec- e-mail attachments. The humans involved in these relation- onds. Every fortress will have a flag decorated with cartoon ships will spend 90 percent of their day in their underwear, characters hanging above its porch. (But wait, it gets even knee-deep in candy wrappers and banana peels. Their skin worse.) It will also have a politically correct message that will be papery, their eyes moony and bloodshot, and hair will will play automatically when the rare visitor stops by. be sprouting in areas where hair doesn't normally sprout Michelle Reiter "Hello,* it'll say. "Whoever or whatever you are, we When these intimate relationships reach a point where pho- support that. But if you come even a half-inch closer to our tos are exchanged, everyone will merely have a computer- BG News door, the automated family assassins will be sent to annihi- generated 8x10 glossy of a department store underwear late you on sight. If you care to engage In an interpersonal model on hand. Columnist relationship, please visit our web site at Jones.com. where Or, wait — was that the 90s? JANUARY 31, 2000 2000 VISIONS V 1 n V ' , .-['■ i .'.#* V IT. I «.M r • ' ■ ' Judson Laipply BG News Columnist A time will come when . paper becomes obsolete PCs. Palm Pilots and other electronics will take its place. Already there are schools where pro- ,! V, M'ui fessors copy his/her notes onto a laptop and j the students place their disk in a drive and copy the notes directly; having never lifted more than a mouse. As the globe moves more towards unity, indi- viduals will become far- ther apart and social skills will become a desired quality. The advancement of science will prevail in the elimina- / tion of AIDS, Cancer, and c^f^c a*t+>cc i< *> various other diseases, all the while creating new ones to take their place. sellers al the Nature Reserve, said Greta Ilalel llieii need 111 relax, and their awareness ol the environment. Lewis said. Uuis. she specifically mentioned calci- um, garlic pills, vitamin (' and dlel sup Alternative medicine is currently "A lot of people are Starting lo lake lliem now because they arc alternatives plcments as steady sellers gaining popularity, bul it lias been Uilious and Potions offers aromather- around for thousands ol years. to prescription drugs." Cisco said. "They apy products 10 increase health. Their "It was the wave of the past.- said come from the earth Instead of ehcml niosi popular seller is lavender for relax Monika U'wis. a seven year employer at cals that usually aren't good for you." tin1 Namre Reserve at Woodland mall. Physicians and doctors are working ation. 'nicy sell aromatherapy sccnls to Lewis pointed out that herbs are rcli towards homeopathic cures because stimulate romance, meditation, passion, able because in the lime line ..I bum.in they don't cause as many side effects as and sccnls lo reduce stress, soothe sore existence, they have been prescription drugs, said Ed Morgan, the muscles and relieve PMS. They also around much longer than manager of Alternatives. cany a wide variety of books about am pharmaceuticals. Several Howling Green stores dabble matherapy. She thinks that people in alternative medicine. The armoatherapy products are "If you should rely on both herbal Lotions and Potions specializes In arb increasing in popularity, said Sarah and medical treatments. matherapy. The Nature Reserve at the Villarreal, a worker al Lotions and keep a "There are hundreds of mall Specializes in healing herbs and vlt Potions and BGSU student. herbs and the Chinese have amins and also offers aromatherapy In addition to herbal and aromaibei.i stone been using herbs from before products. »1 Wholesale Nutrition spe- py cures. Alternatives offers crystals .is we had drugs," said Shawn cializes In products such as vitamins, ,i way ni healing. Crystals can i><- used lo close to Cisco, the owner of #1 supplements and herbs. Alternatives cure blood conditions, aid digestion. Wholesale Nutrition, a new sells herbal and aromatherapy products help people relax, help people sleep at your body, store in downtown Howling along with crystals. night, increase people's memory and Green. The Nature Reserve and #1 Wholesale help people concentrate, said Jennifer you will But how effective arc herbal Nutrition offer products to heal any ail- Friend. ,i crystal healer and worker at supplements? ment a person could pussiblv have. Alternatives. Friend is also ,i sophomore get a little According to Lewis, there There are herbal supplements to cure mineralogy major at BGSU. was extensive research done headaches, water retention, motion The whole premise ol crystal healing bit of its In Germany alter World War II sickness, anxiety, sore throats, acne. is squeezing electricity out of a stone, on herbs. The research sup cold sores, pain, bay fever, sinuses. Friend said. energy." ports that herbs actually do heart disease, high blood pressure. "Every different type ol stone lias dif- work for medical purposes. arthritis pain and menopause. Both ferent energy." Friend said. "If you keep Alternative medicine stores sell vitamins, supplements, can .i stone close to your body, you will get a encompasses natural substi- dies, protein shakes, herbs and fat little bil ni us energy." tutes to traditional medicine. It's burners. Crystal healing really does work. increasingly popular because of people's Vitamins and herbal supplements to Frelnd said. "You just have to be open to awareness of preventative medicine, boost the immune system are the Deal it." JANUARY 31, 2000 2000 VISIONS DIGITAL = new wave of future A§MM James Eldred 2 (also known as the PS2). mats of HDTV, with no standar- Sony's original Playstation dand some HDTVs are inca- was released in 1995. and pable of receiving all the digital ome enter- recently became the best selling t a i n m e n t home video game console ever. broadcasts, making them use- HITTING changed a The PS2 could top the sales of less. HDTV will replace all great deal in the original, because It can do forms of television, but it might the last cen- much more than just play video HOLLYWOOD tury. take a while. Radio games. One new form of television The PS2 will also be able to that Is available now are the' paved the way play DVD movies, as well as forH television, as did vinyl new "Personal Television Asian cinema infil- video games and music CDs. records to CDs. We also went Sony also plans to sell a high- Services" such as Replay TV trates American main- through black and white TV. speed cable modem for the sys- and TiVO. These combine televi- the laserdisc and Beta home stream. "Rush Hour" and video formats and several gen- tem sometime after it's release. sion and computers In an effort Using this, Sony wants to offer make television completely cus- Asian influenced films like erations of home video game full-length movies and albums systems. This century is tomizable. "Lethal Weapon 4" and already shaping up to be Just for sale at their website, which can be stored onto the PS2's TIVo and Replay TV. using a the same, as digital technology hard drive, can be set-up to "The Matrix" were big hits promises to change every hard drive. If Sony gets what they want, the PS2 will be the record television shows without the past few years. aspect of home entertainment. The most obvious of these way everyone plays games, lis- using a tape, and can pause, This trend is likely to changes is the growing popular- tens to music, and watches rewind, and frame-by-frame live movies. The PS2 is expected to increase this year, with ity of DVD players. As a digital TV. Just like It was a tape. replacement of VHS tape that come out this fall with a price around $300. Rebecca Baer. Public Asian superstars Chow offers more features, such as digital stereo, better picture Another aspect of home Relations Agent for TiVo said Yun-Fat, Jet Li, and and built in extras, it's sure to entertainment that will likely that TiVo "learns what you change in the coming years will Michelle Yeoh all getting eaten* on even more. like", by means of a rating sys- DVD players are not new. but be the type of TVs we have. IIDTV is already out. but expect tem set by the users. Based on their own big-budget sum- Just became popular last month these ratings. TIVo recom- when their prices sank into the the prices to plummet m com- mer movies this year. £200 range, just in Ume for ing years as the technology to mends new shows to you. make them becomes' much Replay TV offers a similar ser- In addition to the Christmas. DVD's popularity is verv cheaper. vice, and allows you to set up massive influence of Hong notu cable.at local-video stores. For those who do not know, HDTV Is new type of television custom channels based on your as ni.my are rapidly lncreasinn likes and dislikes. Kong style action, look for I hen- number of DVD Utles. thai uses digital broad nals Instead of analog. Digital This is Just the beginning. the digital revolution to take Julie Good, n employee at the local video store Video broadcast gives tej^vfslon a Within (he next few years digital \,* full force in the coming Spectrum said -their DVD much clearer plctuf€i twice as technology will be effecting rentals have been Steadily good as the best analog signals everything. "Expect computers p years. increasing. especially since available. Right now HDTV Is more than most can afford cost- in your refrigerators that tell Christmas." She also said they you when you are low on milk, With digital technol- plan to expand their DVD ing between... $2,000 and $12,000 dependTng-Tm-the size portable cell phones with full- ogy becoming more cost library now that there is a mar- v ket for It. of the screen. "»—« i^nor Internet availability, and effective it has essentially While many still do not own Aside from the price, there voice-activated portable com- DVD players, this will probably are dozens of problems right transferred enormous now that are keeping HDTVs puters that will replace the cell change by fall of this year, due phone as the most Irritating power to independent film- to the release of the Playstation from becoming the new stan- dard. There are 18 different for- invention known to man. makers. Making a4 movie will go the route of desktop publishing in that everyone can make one and every- Many exciting things will happen in the people will read hours' worth of lists and one probably will. future, though I admit that I am not able to predictions, rather than reading the books foresee them all. In one of the more excit- or learning about the technology described The digital revolu- ing advances science will make In the very in those lists and predictions. tion is a mixed bag, sure it near future, the existence of a fifth basic In their remaining free time, those people means more impressive taste, the one Identified with MSG, will be will expertly pontificate on a wide variety of effects, but with overlords confirmed. As this new taste becomes issues, using only knowledge derived from widely accepted, this flavor will be added to lists, predictions, and Entertainment like George Lucas and a wide range of disgusting, healthy foods, Weekly music reviews. James Cameron wanting giving them a meatier, more palatable fla- This development, combined with the to make the whole industry vor. I'm not making this up. creation of true artificial intelligence by As one would expect, science will also graduates of the Indian Institute of Jeff Arnett digital (from film prints to make a great number of other advances, Technology, will lead to robot control of the BG News actors) it means movies but none will match the cultural changes earth. People will not mind until the robots Asst. Opinion will begin to lack a human that shall soon sweep our nation. The most run out of RAM and malfunction, causing a Editor element. If s the cinema of important change will be the rise in public nuclear holocaust that will melt the polar ice attention to "Best of..." lists and futuristic . caps and thrust the surviving humans Into a th^fePU. predictions of unqualified people like me. post-apocalyptic nightmare-world where As the public's attention span decreases, dry land is scarce but cigarettes abound. JANUARY 31, 2000 2000 VISIONS FACES 2000 James Eldred, Sure the only seml-blg film Tony Recznik productions she has been In as of yet Wes Bentley: A Juliard dropout & Erik Pepple have been "Payback" and "Play it to the whose only previous role had Bone.' both of which haven't shown her been as a rapist in Oprah talents as an actress, Winfrey's underrated "Beloved," however this Is likely he amazed audiences as a Since the beginning of mankind voyeuristic teen on an unstop- people have been making predictions on to change. This year Liu will lake on the pable search for beauty In what the future will hold. Some of these role of Alex Munday "American Beauty." Tanlrlc projections l\avc been successful, and In Columbia He more than held his own master in "Go." others have resulted In horrible traves Pictures' "Charlie's with Kevin Spacey and his upcoming This year he is starring with Juliette tics that are an embarrassment to the role as a deranged serial killer In The Lewis In the suspense thriller The Way predictors and the publication which Angels." an update of the popular televi- White River Kid" proves he is willing lo of the Gun." they were printed in. lake risks and not coast on his matinee So in the tradition of E'.. sion series. idol looks. Hollywood Tonight and Hard Copy. The Angelina Jolie: In Just the last 3 years MUSIC: BC News has compiled its own list of Haley Joel Osment: This talented the up and comers in the entertainment the daughter of John Volghl has gained much critical acclaim. actor is expected lo win an Academy Bran Van 3000: The only group that Industry. award al the ripe age of 11. but if that combines more forms of music than It has done so bmasturbation addict confused by all one will be a hit. Kevin Smilh films, and matters sexual. rockers are going to try to put an end rightfully so. He's a Some will call It high praise, to the recent girlie—pop dominated f Sarah Policy: From The Sweet great actor and will get bul Biggs' work in American Pie is the Industry by kicking Brittany's ass per- Hereafter" to "Go." Polley is not only an Ihc respect he deserves finest screen portrayal of adolescent sonally. immensely talented actress with the as he stars In lust and confusion since Dustin leonine looks of a young Uma "SUllwater." Hoffman in The Graduate." He runs Aimee Mann: Yes. she's been around Thurman. she Is a rabid political the risk of being typecast as a nice guy spokesperson for numerous left wing Jet U: If you've seen any of his movies, shlub. but his skill indicates bigger for close lo 15 years. And yes. she causes. . you know why he's on this list. and better things to come. appears on so many "next big thing" Her work Is fierce and Imbued In the past 10 years he's built up a lists that It's become protocol to sing with intelligence that belies a woman of reputation In Asia as the fastest mar- Seth Green; Following Jason Biggs' her praises. But she deserves 11. tial artist in the world. He had a minor footsteps In terms of superb comedic her age-21. Expect the same In the new With her astounding song Cameron Crowe (Jerry MaGulre. role In 1998s "Lethal Weapon 4." In acting is Dr. Evil's smart-ass progeny, score for "Magnolia." Mann has moved Singles) movie. "SUllwater" due to come which they had to slow down the cam- Seth Green. Since debuting as a young out this summer. era to capture his movement. Woody Allen In Radio Days. Green is to the forefront of musical talent (the This spring he gets his first starring constantly Impressive in everything only difference is that people now know Melora Walters: Her turn as a cocaine role opposite DMX and Aaliyah in from the gothlc teen angst of "Buffy the her name). addict In need of love gave "Magnolia" "Romeo Must Die" a kung-fu/gangland Vampire Slayer" to the Inspired comedy She's a pop songtress who retelling of Romeo and Juliet. of the "Austin Powers" films. Its emotional center. A fixture of PT actually writes songs that sound like Anderson's films she Is set for great Mike Myers has called him one they come from the heart and not from things. Barry Pepper: You have most likely of the finest improv actors he's worked her high school poetry Journal (Natalie She may never be the next seen him In "Saving Private Ryan" (he with, and his work deftly proves Ihls. Jennifer Love Hewitt, but that's OK. was the blond, kick ass Sniper), and Merchant anyone?) We'll take talent and risk-taking over The Green Mile." Taye Diggs: Diggs She's tough, smart and wise slumming through teen slasher flicks With both of these perfor- is someone who and completely lacks the pretense and mances he has shown definite promise has never put on a anyday. patchouli soaked sentiment of hacks In his ability to act. Now If he could poor performance. like Jewel. Her next full length album Lucy Uu: This multlfaceled actress only lose this Hanks guy, maybe his He is dynamic In is due for release by summer and Is has received acclaim on both the big career will really take off. every role he and small screens, recently being nom- You can see him this year with m seems to play, in sure to be a force lo be reckoned with. inated for an Emmy Award for her por- John Malkovlch, Seth Green and such roles as a Essential Aimee Mann: I'm With trayal of Ling Woo on Fox's "Ally Dennis Hopper In The Knockaround nostalgically sen- sni pii I. Whatever, Magnolia Guys." and also check him out in sitive author in McBeal." Soundtrack." "Battlefield Earth" with John Travolta. The Best Man" to an oversexed. 2000 VISIONS JANUARY 31, 2000 -t School violence concerns students Steven Lab, director and profes- Inquiry. adding metal detectors and try- Nicole Valek sor of criminal Justice. Campbell suggested more ing to carry out laws are good Darren Hess, sophomore attention shoula be given to lgh school implementing school-based pro- approaches toward the prob- violence Is out criminal Justice major, agrees. lem, but will not solve the prob- of control and To prevent violence from hap- grams which teach children to It seems the pening I think we need to cut resolve conflicts by non-violent lem. He believes in conflict res- down on media coverage." means. olutions, peer mediation, and stability of a "Call these what you will-con- safe atmos- Freshman Matt Roberts feels anger management programs. phere Is that high school violence is a flict resolution, peace educa- unlikely to copy-cat effect and the' more tion-their absence in America's Lab said. "Try approaching return, violence kids see on television, schools is regrettable." the problem by asking ques- the more apt they are to repeat Campbell said. accordingH to University stu- Scnool violence has brought tions such as why the student violent acts. dents. wants to bring the gun to "It's scary to think that young One of the main questions is up the controversy of whether high school students commit what action should be taken to mandatory uniforms prevent school?" enhance school safety? school violence. such serious crimes." said "How many times have you Greg Newton, sociology and Kristle Welch, a broadcast Jour- Kevin Sidon, MIS major, feels psychology major, said. "I think nalism major. "High school Is parents need to teach their chil- heard about kids getting Into supposed to be a safe, fun place dren the dangers of violence. fights over Air Jordans and people should be held responsi- to learn and experience life." Glna Riccelli, sophomore Tommy Hllflger shirts?" AJ ble for their actions and then Sprenger. sophomore marketing According to Junior Laura business major, believes if more people would learn from Schneider, "When we were someone Is having a problem major, said. "If everyone wore Sounger. violence consisted of a with violence, officials should the same attire, less people their mistakes." erce game of dodgeball: now take it seriously and look at would feel alienated and "I don't think things will ever It's murdering your class- things before they occur. inclined to fight." go back to the way they were mates." "With as much violence as we However, many students feel Has school violence realty have outside schools. It is high- that with more security in when we were in high school." Increased though? ly problematic to what extent schools, such as metal detec- stated Kelly Schmleler. business "School violence has not got- violence can be sharply reduced tors and random locker search- major. "Violence is Increasing es, the problem could eventual- ten worse: it has Just been more in schools." said Malcolm and society Is becoming more Kubliclzed-publlc perception Campbell, professor with the ly be fixed. as gone up. not violence, said Education Foundation and Professor Lab said he feels violent all around." Evolving families affect parenting IRENE SHARON SCOTT How do students—future parents— feel kids should be raised? Jason Dublin, graduate sociology student, said he thinks parenting will become more relaxed in the future. Imagine a family like the one in "Leave 1110 Beaver" The moiher is in ihe "Children are not able to see their parents as parents" he said. "Tins is a bad kiichen selling the table for breakfast Plates with enspy bacons, grits without Lindsay Bessick lumps, scrambled eggs and fluffy steaming pancakes are laid out on a marble thing because then we loose control and parents are not respected. When I was Vice President of the kitchen table. Then the father walks in with a briefcase, gives the wife a peck on growing up, anyone who was old enough to be my mother was treated like my the check. Next the children enter ihe scene... moiher." University Ambassadors ■There are only 20 to 25 percent of families |in the United States) that have Discipline also has to be enforced, according to Dublin. He feels spanking is tlie mythical view of a married couple with biological children and a father that often misperceived as child abuse, but should be a form of discipline One of the most frequent phrases heard in works," said Thomas Chibucos, director of the school of family and consumer 'I'll spank them," he said "The reason why children are so loose is because my mom's 3rd/4th grade classroom is sciences they aren't spanked. It is not child abuse, it is keeping control over your child." "CONNECTION. Mrs. Bessick!" Twenty- Nowadays, the divorce rate is at 50 percent, whereas in the 1920s, it was only With technology advancing, Kristy Wortketter, a |umor marketing major, four eager faces turn to their colleague. As at 10 percent, believes parents will be spending less quality time with their children because he or she explains how the topic at hand "It started to climb in the 1960s." Chibucos said. "As we moved into industn* parents arc more into their work and career relates to another concept already learned alizaiion. we gained more options and more challenges. Through social changes "There will be less family values," she predicted. And she believes the less- or to a personal story, the proverbial light there will be some negatives Some experts think that two-thirds of marriages will ening erf family values will continue to cany over to each new generation. bulb goes off. They all seem to understand end in divorces It is arguable though." Paula Downie, director of the first United Methodist Child Care Cebter, pre- something that alludes most of us college Chibucos added that the No Fault Divorce law also had an impact on rising dicted that more people will be using day care services because parents are work- students: everything is connected! They divorce rates ing to provide for iht family. see the big picture and they love learning In the 1970s, Calf institutionalized a law where a couple can be divorced "I think we are moving back into family values of quality time and having an emphasis on morality." about ALL of it. . . it's not Math. Science. without legal information, divorces would be issued based on the couple's wish- Social Studies, and English as separate es. She added children arc helping out more at home and are more indepen- "Prior to that time, couples had to gather legal information and proof and dent classes. They understand that even a bbme on the partner," Chibucos said. "In the past there was an assumption that Additionally, fathers are learning more about childreanng and are becoming topic they find to be extremely boring might people stayed married, despite the abuse and mistreatment occurred." an active participant in caring for the household. just have some relevance to something Single parent homes rose to 6.5 million in 1992, almost doubling from the Thomas Chiera, freshman music education major, wants to rear his children else that they love. I sincerely hope this 1970s. up differently from the way he was raised new generation of learners retains the As 3 result, families are relying more on day are services and restaurants, "1 was raised Catholic and will raise my children up with this religion," he same eagerness so that someday, when according to Chibucus Children arc growing up faster and becoming more inde- said. "Yet, when they get older, then they can decide what religion they want to they are in my classroom, yelling out pendent because they arc encouraged to enter the workforce at an early age. follow. Values that I would emphasize are honesty and courtesy." "CONNECTION, Dr. Bessick!" will be sec- "It is odd that parents want to keep children as children, but on the surface, Chiera added that he would be involved with his children and support them ond nature. parents push children to be adults," Chibucos said. "There is so much pressure financially. on children to grow up." "I will have patience and listen to their problems," he said. The next century is going to bring in a people are beginning to ask why every- begin to recognize that the old borders new era of compassion and understand- one cant partake of our collective suc- that used to divide the globe have dis- Jeremy Neff ing that will lead to a renewed emphasis cess. Public education has a special solved. Major world issues such as Bowling Green Student on education, housing, health care, and role to play In the continued advance- peace-keeping, protecting the environ- Education Association other social programs. America will take ment and prosperity of the U.S., ment, and feeding the hungry will be substantive strides toward keeping her because only public education can seriously addressed. Good foreign pol- President promise of opportunity for all, regardless reach the masses, and only an educat- icy will center on troops armed with aid, Ohio Student Education of color, creed, sex, or social class. ed person can succeed in the 21st not guns. Our generation will be the Association State Chair With the country undergoing unprece- Century. most significant influence on the 21st dented economic growth, more and Compassion at home will translate to Century, and I am confident that we will I more compassion abroad, as Americans make the world a better place. JANUARY 31, 2000 . 2000 VISIONS " Pete Stella journalism for the University who was not what I think we should be currently teaches a class on Journal- portraying ourselves as. We were Connecting people Ism and the Internet, feels the case of putting out a second rate site with a Sports all over the world access to the Internet helps con- fust rate athletic department." Instantaneously, the sumers. Now with the new site www.bgsu- Internet has broad "It's better for the consumer, but falcons.com. the University has a site implications for whether It is better for the newspaper designed by sports fans for sports media coverage of or television is another story." fans. FansOnly. an Internet company sports. Laakanler.'i said. "I don't have to stay that specializes in creating websites find up all night and watch TV to find out It is hard to go for universities, cut BGSU the best anywhere and not see advertisements the score. I Just go to my computer, deal. c plug it in and look for what I want to for the net. Sometimes. It Is even "I came from Ohio State and annoying to see commercials for web- know. It's not better, just different." worked with FansOnly there and was sites every single day or hearing "visit By typing www.espn.com. one is very comfortable with them." Bernet home overwhelmed with a birage of head- us on the web at.." on the radio. said. "I investigated other companies Most major companies, newspa- lines, links to different sports, orga- but FansOnly offered us the best pers, products etc. have a website nizations and statistics up the wazoo. package. I wanted to do business and the companies that aren't adver- This is as close to heaven as a sports with people I am comfortable with." tising on the web find themselves fan can get without meeting St. Peter With all the tradiUons and impor- on outside looking in on the competitive himself. tance of certain elements of BGSU market. "Sports Junkies arc going to be athletics such as the Falcon logo and The Internet has found its way Into sports Junkies." Laakanlemi said. "They are going to get their stuff on the colors of Brown and Orange, the advertis- deciding on a format was difficult. ing game, by talk radio, ESPN radio or wherever they look." "Trying to Incorporate as much BG World sponsoring tradition as we could was tough." "Sports junkies "The websites arc easily accessible college bowl Bernet said. "We went though proba- are going to be games and very convenient." Catle Lutes, a sophomore journalism major, said. bly 16 different drafts of the site (Mlcron.com design." sports junkies. bowl), adver- "Once you arc logged on. it is easy to tising in find what you want and even things The Falcon site offers fans a Wide chance to read game stories, ask They are going other forms that you are not looking for. such as of media upcoming events, history of a team coaches questions, find out upcom- to get their stuff especially and numerous statistics." ing schedules or whatever is needed. on talk radio, television and To go along with the changes in "We are pleased with the final forking up media, the University is doing its part product." Bernet said. Web ESPN radio or the extensive to help out the "sports junkies." The Internet is revolutionizing amount of Kristin Bernert. the assistant Athletic media every hour of the day. But will wherever they dough to Director for marketing and communi- television, newspapers or magazines look." have their cation, has taken part in designing a be destroyed because of less attrac- com pan ies new athletic website for BGSU. Until tion? and/or prod- recently, a fan could go through the "The newspaper has been chal- ucts seen www.bgsu.edu site to find Informa- lenged by radio. TV and magazines." during the Super Bowl commercials. tion about the Falcon teams. Laakanlemi said. "But the paper sur- In the sporting world, the internet "When 1 came here to BGSU. the vived and I don't see the Internet serves as a place where any type of website was one of the things 1 iden- weakening peoples' interest in the; sports fan can find out information tified as being something that needed newspaper or other sources of media on any team or sport they care about. work." Bernert said. "The image that in the 21st century." Dr. Ray Laakanlemi. a professor of was portrayed on the past website Like he said, different not better. Netscape: Bowling Green State University, Official Athletic Site Changes to hit sports scene Dan Nied mirror pillows. B.J. Adam, a senior on There may not be rocket the hockey team, agrees packs on the backs of has that the weight of equip- ketball players. And there ment will be a big factor In may not be flying cars In the future of sport. Auto Racing. "It's not that the equip- At least not In the imme- ment is too heavy." Adams diate future. said. "It's just kind of In fact, the future of bulky. They'll try to make sports won't look all that that better and. In turn. futuristic. make it lighter." The main changes, Adams also sees rule according to some universi- changes in hockey that will ty coaches and players, will encourage the offensive be In equipment and rules, attacks that thrived in the Sen* Watch Out! Records Falling As Women's Chooie Spoil and maybe in performance 1980s but have dwindled Basketball Wins enhancing drugs. since. With goals per game Site Map Fjlcons hit j sehoolitcoid 10 titys m 0472 dcctfion ov«r Akron Bowling Green football In the NHL down to Just coach Gary Blackney sees over five, the league nas aonrd On Cmnpus the major changes coming already made rule changes tttr/t kask«tkalMlfjc«tlKliBt.pljceZ*s on Sjluidjy U BaikctMH In the makeup of football to Increase scoring. Tney Being i helmets. have taken in the width of There have been reports the goal crease to cut down wmm—m that by the end of a game, on disallowed goals, and helmets may become too they have gone to four on Julian Is worried about the design of the swlmsuit has companies." Julian said. heavy for a player." four In overtime periods. regulation, or lack there of. already started to change "However. Speedo still owns Blackney said. "They are "I could see them getting oftralning supplements. dramatically. He said there 80 percent of the market." talking about using a differ- rid of the center fine to "I'm concerned with the will be a bigger trend See. no rockets or jet ent, lighter material for hel- eliminate the two line supplements that are infil- toward body suits, and the engines to propell our mets so they won't get so pass." Adams said. "That trating the athletic market," powers that manufacture favorite athletes to newer heavy." could free things up." Julian said. "With out regu- swlmsuits may be chang- heights. Just a few rule Indeed, the trend In Perhaps the biggest and lation, there Is a tremen- ing. changes that could sports seems to feature most complex changes will dous trend in nutritional Nike and Adidas and lighter, safer equipment; occur in the swimming supplements in the mar- other companies are start- Increase the level of compe- shoulder pads that feel like world. Bowling Green ket.* ing to make swlmsuits that tition and the entertain- feathers, goalie pads that swimming coach Randy Julian also said the are not traditional swim ment value of sports. 2000 VISIONS JANUARY 31, 2000 READ AND WIN! READ AND WIN! READ AND WIN! READ AND WIN! 2S lucky readers will win a large D Pisanellds pizza! / - ^ a «0 value pPjSGpOllO'S Free pizza vouchers will be randomly inserted into select editions of the BG News. Pick up your copy of the BG News on campus Wednesday to see if you are a winner! READ AND WIN • READ AND WIN • READ AND WIN