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BGSU could introduce BMX Plans are debated to loose vision of what it could become," he said. "It would be replace Poe landfill all speculation to define what with a sports park it would be, because we never defined it in the Master Plan." By lohnny Payne There was also some talk REPORTER of turning the landfill into a Bowling Green might be more park. famous for tractor pulling than "Because it's an old dump for extreme sports, but the site the only thing it could University had plans to rem- be potentially used for would edy that when it introduced be a park or a BMX area," the Campus Master Plan this McArthur said. "That area's past July. not usable for buildings. It's One of the many additions too costly to remove the dirt included in the plan was the and all the debris." construction of an alternative McArthur also said that a sports park called BGX to be group was" interested in creat- built on the landfill along Poe ing a large image of a falcon Road near the north side of in orange plants, hut the end campus. product of the landfill depends But according to Jim mostly on the will of the stu- McArthur, director of dents at the University. University architecture in the "Students could pick up on Department of Design and it and work together with the BradPhalin BGSU Construction, the actual devel- grounds crew and our facilities DON'T DROP IT: Jon Patterson, left, and Katy Kanable carry a piece of paneling pulled from the flood-damaged walls of Robert Hughe's house near opment of the park was never to establish what we could do the Dog River in Mobile, AL. They were among the students who spent part of their winter break helping rebuild homes damaged by Katrina. anything more than an idea. "It was just a concept, a very BGX,PAGE 2
Lending a hand Student has big plans BG students help rebuild flooded homes for her home country By Andrea Slivka ly, really hard," Whitmer said. rgalize the extent of what resi- Sophomore to build do not have an opportunity to FEATURES EDITOR "You couldn't breathe." dents were dealing with. attend college. With all the strength he could The homes had been dam- "That was someone's house university, have free A friend, Tomas lech, soph- muster, with force, Aaron aged by flood waters that ... and we were destroying it," education in Zambia omore, is excited about her Hagar ripped out a section caused black mold to flourish, Emerick said. But she learned aspirations. of dry wall, his eyes stinging according to Clint Stephens, that "you have to do what you By Kelly Day "Monde is trying to rebuild from the black mold covering interim coordinator of Student have to do." REPORIfR a country in shambles," lech the walls. Organizations, and one of Leaving for the trip right BradPhalin BGSU While most college students are said. "Her decisions are rooted While most University stu- four advisers to the group. after finals also added to the W0RKIN6 HARD: Jimmy Myers concerned about financing their in preserving an entire culture, dents traveled home after The homeowners had already stress for some students. and Katrina Caldwell install own college tuition, Monde Leek, in helping an entire population finals to relax and catch up cleared out their belongings "It was hard because you vinyl siding on a home they sophomore, is concerned with — a population all but forgotten with family, Hagar and 33 other but needed help gutting out went straight from finals to were helping build. financing her whole by the world." students headed in a different walls and floor-boards before packing to go on the trip," said country's. Leek realized to direction — to Mobile, Ala., to they could rebuild. Whitmer, adding the students dry-wall, students also helped Ifck. an international receive an education, help residents affected by hur- Despite wearing protective alsohadtopackforgoinghome distribute donated toys to student from Zambia, she would have to ricane devastation. From Dec. gear while working, Hagar's because they weren't allowed low-income families at a St. Africa, is on a mission: leave her country. After 17-22, students helped tear out eyes watered and itched from back in the dorms once they Vincent De Paul center and raise enough money to woridng very hard and dry-wall, volunteered at a toy the affects of the mold. But returned from the trip. worked with Habitat for establish a university receiving financial sup- drive for low-income fami- he felt he couldn't complain But those who volunteered Humanity homes. in her home country. port from her grand- lies, worked on Habitat for because some residents were still felt the extra stress was And not only establish mother, she was able to Humanity homes, and gained still living in the mold-infest- worth it. Seeing devastation a university, but make MONDE LECK buy a plane ticket to the greater appreciation for what ed houses while waiting for "I just know that helping On a tour of the area, the the education free to SOPHOMORE United States. they have at home. FEMA trailers. other people down there was students got a first hand look any Zambian. Her flight was an And the tear-outs weren't more important than seeing at some of the worst devasta- "The idea is to pro- act of blind faith. She Physically draining just physically hard: At times my family for four days before tion. vide an education for anyone had not finalized arrangements To Andrea Whitmer, junior, the overwhelming effects of Christmas, when I'd be seeing Dan Stypa, sophomore, that has a willing desire to learn," with any of the uni\ersities she the most difficult job was the devastation hit home emo- them anyway," Hagar said. estimated that 80 percent of Leek said. had applied to online. When she tionally too. Despite the hard work and the homes and structures on She also hopes to earn enough arrived in the United States, she tearing out dry wall from the visited several schools she had home's foundations in prepa- The students worked along- stress, students didn't lose nearby Dauphin Island were financial support to provide book side home-owners to gut the their passion for helping oth- still gone. Some roads had also scholarships to students. Due to applied to. It was only when she ration for residents to rebuild an overwhelming rate of poverty their homes. houses, which caused Delia ers. "House tear-outs were real- Emerick, freshman, to fully In addition to tearing out KATRINA, PAGE 2 in Zambia, most young people ZAMBIA, PAGE 2
COUPLE FIGHTS FOR HOME Cancer fighting agent found in beer Attorney TimBurke(picturedleft) By Meghan Durbak ten for decades—until 1995 when represents the city of Norwood REPORTER Stevens and his colleagues studied On quarter draft night consumers its properties. in a legal battle between the city aren't just drinking beer, they're Knowing the compound had and a couple who are fighting drinking a cancer-fighting agent. "amazing properties," Stevens After a 10-year study scientists put his focus on fighting bad cho- for property rights to save their concluded thatacompound found lesterol, km I\Mi as LDL He con- home from seizure, Page 6 in beer is capable of preventing cluded xanthohumol could help numerous types of cancer. prevent LDL The study was conducted by But lowering cholesterol was not Fred Stevens, an associate profes- so high a priority for the institute as sor at the Linus Pauling Institute cancer prevention This is why the at Oregon State University, and first laboratory available to Stevens revealed xanthohumol. which is in and his colleagues was set up for MAN ADMITS TO MURDER beer, can prevent cancer. cancer preventative research. Joseph Druce admits to killing Scientists have known about Through a series of tests Stevens xanthohumol since 1913. Yet and his colleagues Don Buhler an ex-priest convicted of child its value only went as far as the and Cristobol Miranda, also pro- molestation up for release while breweries. Xanthohumol is a yel- fessors at OSU, discovered that low substance found in the hops xanthohumol stops'enzymes that they were both in prison. Druce flower. Breweries use it for aroma can activate the cancer process. could be given a second life Stevens said discovering its lulu OlFianco BGNews and taste of beer. sentence if convicted, Page 11 KEEPING HEALTHY: Pat Robinson, senior, enjoys an ice cold beer after Any other potential the com- BEER.PAGE 2 a stressful day. Budweiser is Robinson's favorite brand ot beer. pound might have had was fonjot-
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FOR ALL THE NEWS VISIT WWW.BGNEWS.COM WWW.BGNEWS.COM 2 Thursday. January 12.2006 Opinions differ Students spend break helping out in the South on proposed KATRINA. FROM PAGE 1 of the residents with low- gratitude to them. was a challenge. plan to build incomes. "It was a wonderful thing Now he looks at it a little dif- Desire to return "It was impacting to see that they did," Vivians said. ferently. "It puts things in per- Hagar doesn't want to make been completely washed away, the difference money plays," "We've got a bake-off planned spective," Stypa said. this a one-time trip. sports park and al some points, the stu- Whitmer said. for them when they come back Hagar also gained newinsight "There are a few of us that BGX. FROM PAGE 1 dents' bus had to turn around in March." into life at home. actually are planning to go because the roads simply disap- Another resident surprised "I just think it's important to down and work with Habitat there." he said. peared. Grateful residents the students with her gratitude realize what you have because over spring break," Hagar said. Some students might not want Another area the students IJIlic Vivians saw the students after she realized college stu- it could be gone any minute," And now that they're back, to have the sports park inter- toured was around homes near working on a Habitat House in dents eating dinner nearby in he said. adviser Stephens is proud of fere with their daily schedules, the Dog River that also showed her neighborhood while she a restaurant came all the way Because the students never the students and their desire though. much visible devastation. was going to the doctor. She to Alabama on winter break to knew where they were going to serve. ).R. Weber, sophomore, But there was a stark differ- stopped at the house on her way help out. to be going each day, Whitmer "They were very generous in expressed through a series of ence between the Dauphin back and learned the students After talking with the BGSU quickly realized the impor- giving of their own time and expletives a desire not to be inter- Island and Dog River areas. had come from Ohio to help volunteers, the woman left and tance of being flexible. During effort," Stephens said. "You rupted during his favorite class, Dauphin Island was com- rebuild her neighbor's house. then returned later with bags the trip, she learned how to be wouldn't believe how much which is held near the landfill. posed of vacation homes: Some Vivians stayed and talked with of seasonal candy — includ- in the moment and accomplish of a house thirteen BGSU stu- "Those biker jerks better not of them were already being them for more than 30 minutes ing suckers and candy canes the job at hand with the attitude dents can tear out." mess up marching band," he repaired and rebuilt, accord- about "decorating, cooking and — for the students, according that "this is where I am and this For future breaks, Hagar said. "Ihist me, you don't want to ing to Whitmer. But most of teenagers." to Hagar. is what I have to do." encourages students to check mess with the snare section." the residents of the Dog River The hurricane had left a lot of Now Whitmer also realizes out service trips in the spring. But Ziggy Williamson, junior, area had low-incomes and had debris in her own yard, ripped service doesn't have to be just "Think of what you'd really found the idea of a BMX area siding off her house, and caused Lessons learned not yet been able to rebuild Stypa described the trip as in far off locations affected be doing at home," he said, appealing. their only homes. Most of the her to lose power and food. by natural disasters. Even in adding that most students "Hell yeah, I would ride on it," Impressed with the stu- eye-opening. residents were still living in Before seeing the devasta- Bowling Green, she can serve in would be just working or hang- Williamson said. "And it would PEMA trailers. dents and their efforts, Vivians small ways by just being present ing around the house. "This is give kids something to do, to thinks she's found a way to tion in Alabama, he thought Seeing the trailers caused getting up for 8 a.m. classes where she is and knowing what so much better." keep them out of trouble." Whitmer to realize the plight show her appreciation and needs to be done. Williamson's sentiments were echoed by Anthony Diaquila. a sophomore. "It sounds pretty cool," he said. "I'd definitely check it out, even though I don't ride a bike and I Beer alone cannot cure cancer Plans take shape don't like extreme sports or bicy- desordirt." BEER, FROM PAGE 1 Stevens stressed the importance xanthohumol they would need ZAMBIA, FROM PAGE 1 of Zambia, after her grand- of finding cancer-preventa- to fight cancer. The amount of mother. According to McArthur, it's stu- dents like these that could get the use for cancer prevention was tive agents as it is common for the compound found in beer is came to BGSU that she was "I want to pay lier tribute "a pleasant surprise" — one that people to ingest cancer causing very small and is metabolized so welcomed. because she is a fabulous project off the ground. chemicals every day. Prom ciga- quickly that most of it does not "Everything I do is a big woman," she said. "She lias "What it needs is somebody to would send the scientific com- be really interested and enthu- munity into a frenzy. rette smoke to the black crust on get into the blood stream. fluke," she said. "I must just be contributed so much to the A group of scientists from barbecued meat, carcinogens are "However, I have to say even a lucky person." society and has been very siastic about it — students and Germany have gone so far as to processed in the body. with five milliliters of xanthohu- One class helped her to find involved." other people — and push it to be create a health beer artificially During the tests scientists saw mol in beer, you'd have to drink a hernicheintheacademicworid At such a young age, start- seen as a benefidal aspect to the increasing the amount of xantho- how xanthohumol stopped the lot more beer to get the effects," — her philosophy class. "I've ing a university seems almost campus," he said. "It needs some humol per liter. enzyme that turns such sub- Stevens said. "You would have never been exposed to those impossible to some. feet, some legs to get moving." This news has received mixed stances as the black crust into to drink around a keg of beer for kindsof ideas before. My mind- "People say things like 'that's And while BGX is waiting to reviews from local members of carcinogens. there to be cancer prevention." set was based on the things I a very big dream' and it gives grow feet, many of the other con- the Bowling Green community. "It stops the initiating step in Blair agrees that cancer would learned in Zambia, which is not the connotation that it is far cepts envisioned in the Master "I'd say there'd be a lot of peo- cancer formation," Stevens said. not be a problem. as broad as what you Irani in fetched," Leek said. Plan are already up and running. ple taking proper precautions Stevens continued to use the "You would not have cancer," philosophy," leek said. This scepticism does not McArthur dted a new arts and in preventing themselves from food example because the Hip she said. "It would be the least She plans to continue her phase her. media center, the construction getting cancer because a lot of side of using food to create can- of your worries because you'd be education at BGSU to earn a "She's a very determined of a parking garage, and putting people drink beer, especially on cer is using food to fight it. dead. I've seen people die from master's degree in higher edu- person. She doesn't let other additions onto both the Health quarter draft night," said Brittany And in this instance beer is diseases related to alcohol intake cation administration and stu- people's attitudes get in the Center and McDonald as projects Shepler. a bartender at local bar the outlet. — beer—but 1 've never seen any- dent college personnel. way when she knows what she that are higher on the priority list. Kamikazes. In his report Stevens wrote one cured of cancer from it." Leek dreams of a univer- wants," said Kampire Bahana, He's leaving the development of Carrie Blair, an alcohol and "beer is the most important Stevens also said to drink sity where students can learn a dose friend. an alternative sports park to the other drug counselor in BGSU's dietary source of xanthohu- large amounts of beer to fight anything they aspire to. The One factor is working in her students. Wellness Connection feels differ- mol." The chemist cited the U.S. cancer would be "ridiculous" University of Zambia offers favor She has already started. But looking towards the ently. "I've seen people die from Department of Agriculture in his and if there could be an accept- mostly accounting, business She has purchased the land future, Williamson is optimistic diseases related to alcohol intake report saying the average person able herbal supplement made and medical degrees. She on which the university will be about what BGX could mean for — beer — but I've never seen in the United States consumed it could be helpful. However, it hopes her university will pro- constructed and plans to speak students. anyone cured from it," she said. 225 mLof beer a day in 2001. will take some time because the vide more options to students. at a fund-raiser later this year. "A BMX park would put a lot Regardless of where the agents However, 225 mL is not compound has not been tested She plans to name the insti- "I haw a very good feeling of kids on bikes and keep a lot of are used, in beer or otherwise. enough to give someone all the on humans yet. mtion The Mela University about it," she said. kids off drugs," he said.
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MICHIGAN STUDENT ASSEMBLY PUSHES WAGE www.bgnews.com/campus ANN ARBOR (U-WIRE) — Building on its precedent of addressing major state and national issues, The MSA approved a resolution Tuesday to support the concept of raising the minimum wage in Michigan to $6.85. The assembly also agreed to plan and fund an unbiased panel event for students about the wage issue. CAMPUS
THE PULSE - A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BGSU BOOKSTORE TEMP WORKER get a Start of semester gives store more customers; life extra employees help calendar of events By Annie Stewart 10 a.m. -4 p.m. REPORIE B 53rd Annual Faculty/Staff The life of a college student can be Exhibition stressful, with massive amounts An opportunity to appreciate the of papers, exams and homework. efforts ot some ol the finest art- Mixing work with school only ists in this region, this exhibition adds to that stress. But you would presents work in a wide range of never guess by looking at Denise media by current and emeriti fac- Roush that it is, in fact, difficult to ulty and current staff members of juggle between these. the School of Art. Roush, a sophomore from Fine Arts Center - Dorothy Uber Tiffin, recently started work- Bryan Gallery ing al the University Bookstore. However, she is not a permanent 1(1 a m -5 p.m. employer of the store, she is just Care Packages. Sponsored by working rush — the busiest time Gospel Choir of the semester. Union Lobby These typesofworkersare called temps, as they are only working 11 a.m. -2 p.m. temporarily until business settles Alpha Omicron Pi Info Table down. Although this may seem Union Lobby like a very hectic job because of how busy the bookstore is at this 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. time, Roush said, "I do not feel Gamma Phi Beta Info. stressed over my work." Union Lobby There are several duties that go along with having a temporary- job Jordan Flower BGNews at the bookstore. Some of these 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. ALONG FOR THE SPRING RUSH: Denise Roush, sophomore, works at the BGSU bookstore during the busy period, and hopes to eventually work Scholarship Info. Sponsored by include working the cash register, in a nursing home or as a social worker. stocking books, helping students Alpha Phi Alpha find the books they need, greeting of her busy schedule. After her school schedule." ing to get a little extra money Union Lobby people as they come through the first class of the new semester, Since the bookstore hires near- "My dream job is to be a social Good at finding doors and working at the book she went to the bookstore to work ly 100 people to work rush each worker. 1 have always enjoyed 11 a.m. -5 p.m. check, where students can drop for a couple of hours, and then semester, it is easier to give flexible working with people," she said. misteaeks? Angelic Affair Ticket Sales, off their book bags upon entering attended two more classes for hours to the workers. She also hopes to one day work Sponsored by Kingdom the store the day. It may have felt like a Roush has a very bubbly, out- in a nursing home with the We're looking for copy M'Powerment In Roush's case, she mainly long day for her, with both classes going personality. This is shown elderly. "Helping people is the editors. Most majors Union Lobby helps students find what they and working but she was done through the things she says, they one thing that I want to do in my accepted. need, stocks books and occa- with classes and work by 7 p.m. way she talks and her excite- life," she said. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. sionally answers incoming Needless to say, Roush survived ment in talking about her job. The concern with having both Ombudsperson Voting, Sponsored phone calls. her first day with flying colors. Not only does she attend school a job and going to school may not Call 372-6966 by Classified Staff Council The downside to this job is that To many, working at the book- full time and work almost every- seem too easy. Union Lobby Roush may not be guaranteed a store, especially during rush, may day, but she is also a member "iliis takes a person who is permanent spot at the end of the not seem too appealing. When of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, all well organbed, willing to com- period. But does this put a damp- you have an incredible amount which take a lot of commitment. mit their free time and able er on her drive to succeed at her of students angry at the ridiculous In her sorority, she is the public to juggle between work and job? Not one bit. cost of textbooks, it can result in relations vice president, where school," Roush said. Roush comes across as a "glass is an unhappy workplace. Roush, her responsibility to attend Roush displays a positive half full" kind of person. She does however, did not seem to be meetings, among other tasks, is attitude in being a hard worker, not dwell on what has passed, or affected by this. extremely important. using her favorite quote, "Shoot what is yet to come; rather she "1 am completely satisfied with Although Roush enjoys her job for the moon. If you miss, you sees every moment as an oppor- my working environment and my at the bookstore, she is simply try- will land among the stars." tunity for experience and growth. co-workers as well," Roush said. Roush's first day back to classes "The bookstore is very flexible on Monday started the beginning with scheduling hours around my 3 Bedroom Apartments
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j. 4 Thursday. January 12,2006 WWW.BGNEWS.COM QiWKrworoiK www.bgnews.com/opinion "If government were free to suppress dis- favored speech by preventing potential speakers from being paid, there would not be much left of the First Amendment." Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito OPINION STAITKDITOIilAI. Volunteers thanked for their aid As University undergraduate graduate student, you've learned ricanes left last year and actu- recognition they'd receive from skills that you'll need to further students, we feel that attending YOU DECIDE something about our society ally help in the recoastruction the program wouldn't necessarily your career. It's a financial invest- a four-year school should do two ment, and the University should Do you think that f he trip to and have learned how to make process. be reciprocal. things. One is to give students The standing ovation must con- be doing everything it can to Alabama was a good time a difference. We at The BG bjews can't help the skills and knowledge that tinue for Habitat for Humanity. make sure graduates have the investment? Send an e-mail to Thirty-four students took that but give die University a round air needed to be successful in Allowing relatively unskilled stu- power to do well down the road. thenews@bgnews com and tell initiative and made a difference of applause for making this kind the world. If you're an account- down in Mobile, Ala. Thirty-four dents — whose majors range But, as the University cranks us what you think, or post feed- of assistance possible. It's reas- ing major, for example, you students sacrificed time over the suring to know that outside of from fashion merchandising out teachers, attorneys and CEOs, back on our Web site. spend many hours here at the winter break to travel 900 miles developing University prestige, to math education — to actu- it also cranks out people who University learning about differ- and help reconstruct the homes chugging money into our athletic ally go into the disaster-stricken are aware of the needs of oth- ent accounting principles, state- four-year public institution great, of families that were devastated recruitment programs and val- area and rebuild the homes is an ers in our society. The University ments and information that will and something that is focused on by the hurricanes that terrorized iandy trying to make BGSU the experience that the 34 partici- has contributed to this fight, and help you become a certified pub- a great deal here at the University, the South in 2005. strongest one in the region, they pants will never forget. we'd like to give a hearty "thank lic accountant. is that after the four lor five, sue or The students were able to take took time out to help those who This is what college is about. you" to those who contributed to The other quality that makes a seven) years spent as an under- a look at the misery that the hur- were less fortunate, knowing that Yes, it's important to develop the these efforts. Minimum pay hike is bad idea propy f BGSU should offer
AANSTON diat are starting off in the job ist laws on the books. This is FRAZIER market. However, a manda- because the state of education ON THE STREET tory increase in the wage of in predominantly black areas healthier choices tiiis small minority of workers is poor; many blacks enter the What is your New would have much larger effects work force with lower skill levels Year's resolution? organic foods generally have Supporters claim an than many non-black workers. price tags that can cause a per- U-WbtColummt increase would not affect job An increase in the minimum AMANDA son to choke in the middle of The Minor growth, as those opposed wage would cause employers HOOVER the store. Cimvryin'olSortlurriGitonhb have stated. Try telling that to to unintentionally discriminate Opinion (xhmnist But some of this could be anyone who has ever managed against lower skilled workers in avoided by the University. Having failed last year a small business. The simple order to maximize productiv- f) For instance, why are we to raise the federal fact is that someone has to pay ity. This means that low skilled served so much whitefish and minimum wage, lib- individuals the increase. That blacks would not have the same If you're one of the millions tilapia when perch, bluegill, bass erals across the country are money has to come from some- opportunity to get these jobs who have made the resolu- and croppy are all much cheaper, moving the battle to the states. where. Many small businesses, that would allow them to learn tion to eat healthier this local and still taste great? Unfortunately, poll numbers particularly restaurants operate skills that would lead them to year, you might want to add one Another option would be to indicate that a majority of on a low profit margin. A raise higher paying jobs. more resolution: get a better job. model the residential dining That's right, in case you Americans are in favor of an in minimum wage means that However, for the sake of argu- centers after the greatest place to increase. However, they fail to these businesses either have to ment, assume that it wouldn't hadn't noticed, eating healthy is get food on campus: the Union. TAKASHA SMITH expensive, especially on cam- grasp that the consequences cut workers, raise prices or do affect jobs. Would an increase Extending the Union's offers of pus where you can't buy frozen of such an increase would far both. It does no good to have a then be a good idea? The JUNIOR, EDUCATION fruit smoothies, vegan dishes, food or food in bulk Sharing outweigh any benefits. higher minimum wage if tliat answer is still no. Thursday sushi and burritos "Have an entire one kitchen with 400 to 800 The fact is that very few means you lose your job. An increase would give work- (which, if prepared to students' semester of no residents makes it difficult if not Americans even work for mini- Another fact that support- ers working for a minimum specifications, can actually mum wage. According to the ers fail to take into account is wage more money in which procrastination" impossible to cook your own be quite good for you) would Bureau of Labor Statistics, only the effect a minimum wage to purchase goods But what meals, leaving us to depend on allow students to be able to eat University Dining Services to 2.7 percent of American work- increase has on minority happens when more money is better by not exhausting their help us keep healthy food a pan ers work for minimum wage. employment. Nobel laureate chasing the same number of FlexFunds in the first month of of our daily meals. Half of those earning minimum economist Milton Friedman goods? That's called inflation. die semester. They also wouldn't Sometimes, in die act of try- wage are under the age of 25. In considers minimum wage That's not good for minimum be forced to eat at other dining ing to preserve our precious other words, they are people laws to be one of the most rac- wage earners or anyone else. halls for the rest of the year. FlexFunds, on-campus students I know a lot of people who can be forced to bypass the haven't made the resolution to Union (whose meal options eat right would say "but every are much more vast) to eat at dining hall serves salad." other dining centers such as That is true, but eating salad Tourism isn't city's strongpoint the Kreischer Sundial, Founders ™ AKARI ROOD every day for every meal is not Keepers Food Court and restaurants." ing their money and efforts JUNIOR, FINANCE Commons. good for you and you will be missing key parts of a healthy JOSH "All right, let me just bring it on boosting tourism, Bowling While these places offer a wide up here on the Dell. Would you Green could gain so much "Get more sleep." variety of food, the high costs diet such as protein, starch and BENNER carbohydrates. I maintain that like me to make reservations for more if these resources were might be the cause of many Humor Columnist you now at Frisch's?" focused on attracting more students throwing their resolu- you need carbohydrates to live "That's the finest restaurant?" businesses into the area. tions out the window. When healthy and have the energy to Bowling Green is pump- Travel agent: "Well they also And I don't think people are provided with chicken, beef or make it through the day. (Long ing money into its have a Waffle House, open all going to care enough to come fish as meat options the most live bread!) visitors bureau to try to day for your convenience and to a few obscure museums expensive will always be the fish While it is possible to eat a bal- attract more tourism. you'll be staying at Day's Inn." Maybe I'm wrong but I'm fairly (which happens to be the health- anced diet while living on cam- If you didn't either live here "Book it. There's going to be confident that I'm not. iest), with the chicken slightly pus, the options are numbered or go to school here, would you so much to do there. I wouldn't As for my boy Benjamin behind and the beef being dirt and what we are provided with ever visit BG? If you say any- miss this trip for the world." Hanby, he wrote some of our cheap. is costly. thing other than, "No, not in a I'm not trying to slam the favorite songs like "Darling So what better way to encour- So where is the line between hundred million years," I think city. 1 enjoy Bowling Green, Nelly Gray" and "Up on the age a healthy diet than by the students' responsibilities to you're lying. but who are we fooling? This House Top." Everyone in KAT FISH making the daily Meal Deal eat what is good for them and What are people going to place isn't exacdy a tourist hot Westerville visits the house in SENIOR, EDUCATION at Kreischer an assortment of the University's responsibility to provide healthy food at some- do? "Hey kids, we're not going bed and I know that we have like fourth grade, there's not "Save enough money healthy foods so students can to Disney World this year, we're an Automobile Museum, and enough money on earth to ever afford a whole meal? thing less than double the cost of spending a week in sunny a Construction Equipment get anyone to go back... ever. to go to Las Vegas for Apparently, the University the meals that tend to be more Bowling Green." Museum, and not to mention Ultimately, my point is that spring break." feels that the best way to make artery-clogging? The kids are like, "Aww man, I the National Tractor Pull. But it just doesn't seem feasible for these foods more affordable is I say until the rules change don't want to go to Kentucky." will those attractions ever draw people to travel to see some by making the Meal Deal into to allow students to have hiII "No, no Jimmy, it's in Ohio." more than just their small but small relic of history, or to see a combination of the already sized refrigerators with freezers I'm going to call the travel agent dedicated fanbase from sur- a museum that probably isn't cheap and deep-fried menu (which isn't likely to happen), the right now." rounding states? going to interest an entire fam- options. University should be conscien- A few minutes later, the man I can read the e-mails now, ily to begin with. Therefore, the Sloppy Joe, tater tious of the students' dietary and calls the travel agent. "Aww, you just hate Bowling And if I'm wrong. Maybe tots or French fries, and a 24- financial needs when preparing "Hi, I'd like to book us for a Green, you think you're so we can start being known for ounce fountain drink will run the meals and the Meal Deal. week in Bowling Green." much better than everyone the other STD — Spectacular a student about $3.75, whereas If McDonald's can make a fruit "You want to go to Kentucky?" who lives there." Tourism Destination. one order of whiteflsh will cost and yogurt parfait cost $1, so can "No, the other Bowling Green." I honestly don't think that, And if you're simply tired of over $5. the University. "Oh, the Bowling Green in but as I said at the beginning having people think when you Most students are on some Juice from concentrate should Virginia?" you wouldn't visit some town in say you go to Bowling Green STEVE DUTT0N sort of University meal plan. not cost 20 cents more that pop. "No, not that one either." the middle of Wyoming to see that it's a school in Kentucky, The two lowest of these plans Fresh cooked vegetables should "Oh, silly me. Of course, you the Electricians Museum, nor just say, "It's where Josh Benner JUNIOR, HDFS provide funds for students to eat not be twice the price of frozen want to go to Bowling Green, would you travel to my home goes." That'll straighten it out "Think before I speak. between $10 and $15 aday. of then cooked vegetables and a Florida, beautiful weather town of Westerville to see the I'm kind of a big deal. People Congratulations to us! We can $ 1.99 Sloppy Joe should not be down there." house where Benjamin Hanby know me. I say stupid things." have three pieces of fish per day. part of the Meal "Deal." "No, Bowling Green, Ohio. lived. Why not? Because you Now don't get me wrong. I've And I want to go all out for diis wouldn't care. Send comments to Josh at shopped at grocery stores and Send comments to Amanda at trip. 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i WWW.BGNEWS.COM OPINION Thursday. January 12.2006 5 Judges are apolitical officials Alito is perfect for the Court
Instead, what we have now on both accounts (67 votes people... play an even more is not out of die ordinary. is a political conundrum hap- were needed to give him the STAFF important one." Senator Secondly, as a believer in the DJ. pening in the Senate hearings boot.) And although a few EDITORIAL DeWine remarked. "|The rule of law. Alito would defer to JOHNSON When many liberals are con- Republicans voted against Constitution! prefers the will die legislature, and hence, defer Asst. Opinion Editor cerned with Alito's political ide- Clinton's removal in both of the people to the unchecked to the people acting through #. ologies as they concern abor- accounts, an overwhelming rules of Judges." their elected representatives. As tion and other hot topics to the majority of Republicans voted V-Wite Alito's judicial record and such, citizens retain die power On my way out of a bath- American people. In contrast. I the opposite way. rtw lantern statements illuminate his to create the laws and dierefore room in South Hall yes- can imagine that many conser- The final vote proved that 'the Ohio Stale Uniwrsity position as a textualist, adher- set the moral fabric encom- terday, i overheard one vatives (especially who cater to the Senators weren't voting to ing to the written word of the passed in these laws. Alito as a of the most politically-disturb- pro-life and religious organiza- remove or keep Clinton based Constitution. Supreme Court judge will likely ing comments of my life. The Senate Judiciary tions) within Senate are more on logic. Sadly, the Senators Committee began its I )uring his hearings, Alito not pursue an ideological agen- "I hope they don't confirm eager to confirm Alito than they didn't say, "he needs to be said "the judge's only obligation, da, but merely strictly defer to Samuel Alito. I le's going to over- confirmation hearings probably should be. kicked out (or to stay) because for Supreme Court nominee and it's a solemn obligation, is the acts of Congress. turn Roe vs. Wade." But my concern isn't that the he did or didn't violate the law," to the nile of law." Following Third, although the debate And then, like a cartoon char- Samuel Alito this week, rein- Senate is focusing on the wrong but rather, "he's a Democrat, vigorating the debate over this belief, Alito would defer over any Supreme Court nomi- acter on a bad day. I tripped aspects of Alito's life, however. he goes," or "he's a Democrat. to the Constitution and would nee tends to focus on hot-but- over my shoelaces and fell Alito's qualifications and judi- My concern is that Republicans In'sla>~. cial leanings. defer to the precedent set by ton issues, such as abortion, straight into the door without and Democrats are continu- 1 identify myself as an avid the Court. Sometimes it is hard Alito is an apolitical judge. any type of poise or grace to As the discussion ensues, it ally playing their careers with Republican. Excessive taxation is important to evaluate Alito's to sort all of it out. As Senator DeWine save me on the way down. the "D" or the "K" in front of is unfair, many government First. Alito has been nomi- remarked," [Alitosl modest I learned two things that day. qualifications as they apply to their names instead of with, the policies are unfair and I'm his past record, the position he nated to fulfill die seat left approach to judging seems to First, I realized that politics brainpower that they should be throwing a party the day that vacant by justice Sandra Day bode well for our democracy." has been bastardized by the would be filling and the role of using to make decisions. Roe vs. Wade is overturned. the judiciary in our democracy. O'Connor. O'Connor, a former Alito himself today stated he American public. In selecting John Roberts, a relatively Yes, if 1 ran for President, CNN Arizona judge nominated by would defer to the precedent the new Supreme Court justice, It is time to finally fill diis hotly conservative judicial candidate, would report me as R-David contested open scat on the President Ronald Regan, was of the Court, and therefore we each nominee needs to be able WO confirmed with a 78-22 lohnson. seen as the conservative mod- can assume under this reason- to convince Congress that he high court. rote. Alarming is the fact that And I know that politicians Senator Joseph Biden erate on the Court, a careful ing, current Court precedents or she is competent at translat- all 55 Republicans in die Senate (even Congressmen) are forced balance and important swing will stand. ing the Constitution in given remarked that justices face only voted yes. Not one of the 22 to vote a certain way in an effon one democratic moment, the vote in the make up of the Alito is a fair choice for the situations. When a case comes "no" votes was a Republican. to get re-elected in office. Voting bench. bench. Although controversial to the-Supreme Court, it is up confirmation hearing. And whereas I personally didn't against the political lines in This is an important moment, Alito would also be a conser- in some of his ways, he should to the justices to interpret what see any reason to vote against which they wen elected could vative, but undoubtedly much not be stonewalled in obtain- the law says and make a verdict when the will of the people Roberts, a few eyebrows should end their political career. In a acting through their elected farther right-leaning than the ing the appointment to the based on it. be raised whether Roberts was way, there are institutional flaws representatives challenge and moderate O'Connor. high court. Thus, the most suited person backed by the Republican party that cannot lie avoided. Will the balance be unduly Yes, he is conservative. for the job isn't a politician. A evaluate die nominee's judicial because of his ability to serve But at the end of the record and ideological beliefs. tilted? No Yes, he has controversial politician caters to the needs the country as a justice of rea- day. decisions should be Senator Mike DeWine in his Alito is conservative, but views. of the American public, and son, or because of his conserva- made based on what is right. one should remember that But he is a faithful interpreter as was extremely evident with statement during the hearings tive views that we'll see down Whether you are a Democrat or reinforced the deference that a he is being nominated by a of our Constitution, and a strict Democratic presidential nomi- the line. Republican. Clinton broke the Supreme Court Justice should Republican president to fulfill believer in deferring to die rule nee John Kerry a politician will An even clearer example is law by lying under oath. an opening on the Court. of law and therefore a defender change his political views with make to the will of the people. the impeachment trial of Hill Alito is a good candidate, "When it conies to our Therefore, it follows that with of our democracy. the drop of a dime. Clinton. Clinton, who very obvi- regardless of political affiliation. the departure of O'Connor, die In our opinion, Supreme Ann Coulter said it best Constitution, judges perform ously did one thing and very Politics are playing too much an important role. But. die president would fill the position Court Justice nominee Alito when she said that "being a obviously lied about it under of a role in apolitical decisions with a conservative judge. This should he confirmed. Supreme Court justice ought oath, was impeached by die and it's time to make a change. to be a mind-numbingly I louse of Representatives on The second thing 1 learned tedious job suitable only for accounts of grand jury perjury was to keep your shoestrings super-nerds trained in legal and obstruction of justice. Then, tied. Falling into a door is reasoning like John Roberts." A in perhaps the saddest day in nowhere near as glamorous as Supreme Court justice should Congress' history, he was not it is in the movies. be a smart philosopher well removed from office Facebook is worthless, yet fun trained in law, not someone What was worse was the fact Send comments to DJ. at who is going to appease to the that all 45 Senatorial Democrats dtwUfQbguudu Facebook-procrastination as Sure, it's convenient for your American people. STEPHANIE voted to keep Clinton in office the next person. (Fact There friends to be able to look up ALESSI are 1,446 members in the your screenname and phone group "Stanford Students For number or to share pictures Procrastination.'') The hour from Friday night with every- before my l-Hum final, did one you know. (On second U-Wnr Colummit I cram as many lohn locke thought, maybe that's not such Jesus' existence already proven Stanford Daily quotes into my head as I pos- a good tiling...) Stanfonl Vninrsity sibly could? Did I prepare an Facebook is great for keeping stoned. Others were bung, historical figures. To deny lesus outline for my essay? No. in touch with your partner from MARTIN beheaded and flayed with is the same as denying die I Faccbooked. last quarter's group project, die CADDELL OK, how many of you whips until death. existence of Socrates or other spent all of winter What exactly 1 Facebooked, guy from your high school who These same men, accord- ancient people. break on thefacebook. I couldn't tell you. That may you were only semi-friendly ing to scripture, abandoned Let me clarify this. Since com? Don't try to deny it; I saw have been the day that I joined with and that kid you had a ran- Christ at the cross. Scripture Grecnleaf said the gospel your profiles on the "recently the group "Lovers and Stealers dom conversation with while V-Wire Columnist showed all of these men to be accounts are on par with any updated" list day after day. of Special KWith Red Berries waiting in line at the post office. The Crimson While fearful that the Romans and other historical document, Fr, I mean...! definitely did From the Dining Hall!" But the thought of all of your University of 'Alabama die Jewish Sanliedrin would denying lesus' existence means not waste away my entire vaca- (Fact: Special K with Red personal information in the convict them too. denying any other historical tion checking to see which of Berries is the best cereal known hands of the wrong person is In Rome, courts are again Since the evidence shows document we see as truth. my friends developed such a to man.) downright creepy (see previous putting Christ on trial. these men were fearful of The Jewish historian love for Late Night with Conan Aside from enabling snidents paragraph; add points depend- While cult classic death. why are all of them losephus, credited with giving O'Brien during their time at to celebrate a shared interest ing on the sketcliiness of said Christian movies portray trials boldly going to their deaths current historians a glimpse home that they felt compelled in a certain epicurean delight, person). about the validity of Christ's proclaiming Christ was alive into first century Jewish to add it to dieir profiles for Facebook does have other Nevertheless, everybody resurrection or other matters of just a few years later? life, speaks of Jesus in his everybody to see. almost-as-uscful features, such seems perfectly willing to his deity, this real trial centers Why would all of these men "Testimonium Flavianum." Facebook has single-hand- as...wait, sorry; I lost my train overlook the (possibility (which on whether lesus Christ existed face persecution and death for "At this time there was a wise edly made obsolete whatever of thought. remains, as far as I know, entire- at all. something that wasn't tnic? If man who was called lesus, and refined procrastination tools (Fact: Browsing Facebook is ly theoretical) that anything but The trial, brought by a 70- Christ didn't exist at all, why his conduct was good, and he college students of the past more fun than writing a col- good could ever stem from the year-old plaintiff, Uiigi Cascioli, would these men have aban- was known to be virtuous. And used to put off work. (What umn). Facebook phenomenon. seeks to prove the Catholic doned their families and all many people from among the did they use?) Pre- meds have At any rate. Facebook has Despite the fact that it has Church breaks Italian law their worldly possessions just to lews and the other nations Facebook to thank when they been a great boon to the stalk- pretty much already taken over every day when it teaches and live a life of vagabondism, per- became his disciples." fail their chemistry midterms — ing community here at Stanford. the world, it somehow keeps preaches that Christ existed secution and certain death? Even if critics point to instead of studying polar bonds, (Fact: The group "Stalkers uncovering and dragging in 2,000 years ago. Why would Paul, who spent Christian copyists for extra they spend die night before Anonymous" has 41 members). stragglers; even those most From a historical context, this the first part of his life hunting inputs into losephus' entry, the test studying the variety of With just a first name and vehemently opposed to it at the entire case is hogwash. down Christians, give every- that he mentions Christ at all Friends groups to sec which a decent memory for faces, beginning are folding under First, it doesn't make logi- thing up for something he should be correlating evidence one is the best fit for them. diat guy you flirted with at a peer pressure. cal sense. In die beginning of thought to be false? to Christ's existence. (Fact: There are only three party becomes that guy whose My own sister, a once firm the Christian movement, the The simplest answer is they I know saying lesus existed groups for this amazing TV dorm you camp outside of opponent of Facebook, admit- New Testament gospels record wouldn't, The disciples would doesn't make the case for is res- show, yet the fervent debate and "coincidentally" run into ted that it "might lie helpful so I that there were 12 disciples have returned to their lives. urrection or his deity, but that over popping one's collar has on his way to class. Courtesy can know who is in my classes" (counting Manhias) who The existence of lesus is just shows the absurdity of this case. spawned no fewer than eight of Facebook. you know exactly and succumbed to the giant helped spread the gospel to the as much an established fact 1 shouldn't even have to Facebook groups.) The next which dorm that is and what amoeba which she had man- comers of the Roman world. of history as almost any other make this argument. I should generation of doctors will have classes those arc. aged to avoid for so long. God According to Foxe's Book of ancient historical figure. There be arguing about the validity of the same solution for every It's a little bit scary just how help her. Martyrs, every disciple of lesus are more historical accounts lesus' claims of being the Christ patient's malady: "Poke him easily accessible (i.e. stalk-able) (kid help us all. except the apostle lohn was and references in history made rather than arguing about his and see if he responds." a person makes herself simply brutally murdered. Some were to lesus than to many other existence. I won't lie; I'm just as guilty of by creating a Facebook account. VILLAGE GREEN APARTMENTS
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CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE GETS GRANT www.bgnews.com/state Cli-Vl-LAND (AP) — Ohio's biggest community col- lege announced plans yesterday to use a SI.86 million federal grant to educate nurses and X-ray technicians lor the Cleveland (Clinic. ITie three-year grant, one of 70 nationwide, will help set up training for clinic employ- ees who want to become nurses or X-ray technicians. SWE Cincinnati center bulges 40,000 ft. returned to levels before the Convention facilities boycotts and the national down- get new name, more turn in travel following terror- ist bombings in New York and space in renovation Washington, D.C. But officials CINCINNATI (AP) — This see an upward trend. weekend's annual mid-winter "There is definitely a link- boat show will mark the first age between the convention public look at the $160 million renter and overall tourism," renovation of the city's down- said Scott Usitalo, president of town convention center, which the Cincinnati USA Regional was losing bookings to larger Tourism Network. "We want to venues in the region. make sure we're communicating Expansion of the newly back to convention center lead- named Cinergy Center, about 80 ers what activities are happen- percent complete, will provide ing in the area and put together APFilePtioto FIGHTING CITY HALL: Carl and Joy Gamble stand outside their home in Norwood, Ohio, Dec. 1. 2004. The Gambles are one of two couples in the about 200.000 square feet of packages that will get conven- tioneers out and taking part in Cincinnati suburb ot Norwood who have challenged the city's declaration of their neighborhood as blighted in order to redevelop it. exhibition space, an increase of about 40,000 square feet — still ill die region has to offer." less than half the space available Lxpansion of the conven- at similar sites in Columbus and tion center is being financed Indianapolis. by an increase in hotel taxes But space hasn't been the only in Cincinnati and Hamilton issue behind Cincinnati's falter- County; $9 million paid by Couple fights for home ing convention business. Cinergy, a local utility, for nam- There was a boycott orga- ing rights; $9 million in corpo- nized by black activists after rate contributions; and yearly the fatal shooting in April 2001 capital contributions from the They say suburb incorrectly used eminent domain of an unarmed black man by city and county. a white police officer trying to Officials hope the additional By Andrew Welsh Huggins resenting Norwood, said dete- 'HI AS10CIAHP PRISS make an arrest. Another was space will attract enough busi- "What's the principled way for this court to rioration is a common measure organized by opponents of a ness to return to pre-2001 lev- COLUMBUS - Ohio Supreme decide under the Ohio Constitution that it when applied to redevelopment now-rescinded city charter els. Conn heard arguments yes- projects in cities. amendment that excluded "If that can he attained within terday pitting a suburban guarantees more protection to the property "Deteriorating is a legiti- sexual orientation from a non- a year or two, I think you'll see Cincinnati city against a cou- owner — property rights — than the U.S. mate standard to be used in discrimination ordinance. a renewed vibrancy in down- ple trying to save their home determining whether or not an Those cost die city an esti- town Cincinnati," said Lisa in a long-anticipated hearing Supreme Court was prepared to do?" urban renewal project and use mated $25 million in Conven- Caircre. general manager of the that included a rare outburst of JAMES BROGAN. VISITING JUDGE of eminent domain is appropri- tion business. Millennium Hotel next to the applause by spectators. ate," he told the court. I Intel bookings still have not convention center. The city of Norwood is try- its economic fortunes. subservient to the public wel- I.awrencc Klleman, an attor- ing to use eminent domain to Homeowners Carl and Joy fare." ney for the Norwood devel- seize remaining properties for (iambic say the city abused its Visiting Judge James Brogan opers, said the city's law was a developer who wants to build authority to seize property by challenged the Gambles' attor- very specific in its definition a S125 million project of offices, declaring the neighborhood ney to explain what the court of a rundown neighborhood, shops and restaurants. The city deteriorating, a less severe con- should do given last summer's including things like "faulty OU may pass gas costs on savs the tax revenue will boost dition than blighted. U.S. Supreme Court decision. street arrangements." or dead- School looks at using to 25 percent. The estimated The case is the first challenge "What's the principled way end streets. effect is a $1 million to $1.2 mil- of property rights laws to reach for this court to decide under That caught the interest of more coal in attempt lion increase for those two fuels a state high court since the the Ohio Constitution that it Chief Justice Thomas Moycr. to avoid money loss this fiscal year, he wrote. U.S. Supreme Court last sum- guarantees more protection to Many older neighborhoods "(OU) is already in a budget mer allowed municipalities to the property owner — prop- have streets that could be (U-WIRIi) ATHENS — Ohio cut; 17 staff members (from seize homes for use by a private erty rights — than the U.S. called "faulty in their design," University budget cuts and a Facilities and Auxiliaries) have developer. Management Inc. Supreme Court was prepared said Moyer, who himself lives drastic increase in natural gas been cut and we are in reduc- Property rights' advocates, to do?" said Brogan, sitting in in Bexley, an older Columbus prices haw brought a sense of tion mode," Chapman said, Now Renting for business groups and backers for Justice Alice Robie Resnick, suburb. urgency to the need to conserve adding he does not want to bur- 2006/2007 of city planning are watching who excused herself from the "But people like living on energy on campus. den students with additional Call 353 5800 the Ohio case because of the case without giving a reason. those streets." 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SWE Cincinnati center bulges 40,000 ft returned to levels before the Convention facilities boycotts and die national down- get new name, more turn in travel following terror- ist bombings in New York and space in renovation Washington, D.C. But officials CINCINNATI IAP) — This see an upward trend. weekend's annual mid-winter "There is definitely a link- boat show will mark the first age between the convention public look at the SlfiO million center and overall tourism," renovation of the city's down- said Scott Usitalo, president of town convention center, which the Cincinnati USA Regional was losing Ixxtkings to larger Tourism Network. "We want to venues in the region. makesurewe'recommunicating Expansion of the newly lock to convention center lead- named Cinergy Center, about 80 ers what activities are happen- percent complete, will provide ing in the area and put together «P Fill Photo about 200,000 square feet of packages diat will get conven- FIGHTING CITY HALL: Carl and Joy Gamble stand outside their home in Norwood, Ohio, Dec. 1.2004. The Gambles are one of two couples in the exhibition space, an increase of tioneers out and taking pan in Cincinnati suburb of Norwood who have challenged the city's declaration of their neighborhood as blighted in order to redevelop it. about 40,000 square feet — still itll the region has to offer." less than half the space available Expansion of the conven- at similar sites in Columbus and tion center is being financed Indianapolis. by an increase in hotel taxes But space hasn't been the only in Cincinnati and Hamilton issue behind Cincinnati's falter- County; $9 million paid by Couple fights for home ing convention business. Cinergy, a local utility, for nam- There was a boycott orga- ing rights; $9 million in corpo- nized by black activists after rate contributions; and yearly the fatal shooting in April 2001 capital contributions from the They say suburb incorrectly used eminent domain of an unarmed black man by rity and county. a white police officer trying to Officials hope the additional By Andrew Welsh Huggins resenting Norwood, said dete- space will attract enough busi- IH! tssocimo PRESS make an arrest. Another was "What's the principled way for this court to rioration is a common measure organized by opponents of a ness to return to pre-2001 lev- COLUMBUS — Ohio Supreme decide under the Ohio Constitution that it when applied to redevelopment now-rescinded city charter els. Court heard arguments yes- projects in cities. amendment that excluded "If that can be attained widiin terday pining a suburban guarantees more protection to the property "Deteriorating is a legiti- sexual orientation from a non- a year or two, I think you'll see Cincinnati dry against a cou- owner — property rights — than the U.S. mate standard to be used in discrimination ordinance. a renewed vibrancy in down- ple trying to save their home Supreme Court was prepared to do?" determining whether or not an Those cost tlie city an esti- town Cincinnati," said Lisa in a long-anticipated hearing urban renewal project and use mated $25 million in conven- Canerc. general manager of the that Included a rare outburst of JAMES BROGAN, VISITING JUDGE of eminent domain is appropri- tion business. Millennium Hotel next to the applause by spectators. ate," he told the court. Hotel bookings still have not convention center. The dty of Norwood is try- its economic fortunes. subservient to the public wel- Lawrence Klleman, an attor- ing to use eminent domain to Homeowners Carl and Joy fare." ney for the Norwood devel- seize remaining properties for Gamble say the city abused its Visiting Judge James Brogan opers, said the city's law was a developer who wants to build authority to seize property by challenged the Gambles' attor- very specific in its definition a S125 million project of offices declaring the neighborhood ney to explain what the court of a rundown neighborhood, shops and restaurants. The city deteriorating, a less severe con- should do given last summer's including things like "faulty OU may pass gas costs on says the tax revenue will boost dition than blighted. U.S. Supreme Court decision. street arrangements," or dead- School looks at using to 25 percent. The estimated The case is the first challenge "What's the principled way end streets. effect is a $1 million to $1.2 mil- of property rights laws to reach for this court to decide under That caught the interest of more coal in attempt lion increase for those two fuels a slate high court since the the Ohio Constitution that it Chief Justice Thomas Moyer. to avoid money loss this fiscal year, lie wrote. U.S. Supreme Court last sum- guarantees more protection to Many older neighborhoods "IOUI is already in a budget mer allowed municipalities to the property owner — prop- have streets that could be (U-WIREI ATHENS - Ohio cut; 17 staff members (from seize homes for use by a private erty rights — than the U.S. called "faulty in their design," University budget cuts and a Facilities and Auxiliaries) have developer. Supreme Court was prepared Management Inc. said Moyer, who himself lives drastic increase in natural gas been cut and we are in reduc- Property rights' advocates, to do?" said Brogan, sitting in in Bexley, an older Columbus prices have brought a sense of tion mode," Chapman said, Now Renting for business groups and backers for Justice Alice Robie Hcsnick, suburb. urgency to t he need to conserve adding he does not want to bur- ol city planning are watching who excused herself from the "But people like living on energy on campus. den students with additional Coll 353.5800 the Ohio case because of the case without giving a reason. those streets." 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Hie Wl IO urged people not to panic but told them to avoid contact with sick or dead poultry Fifteen people in Turkey have been infected with the H5N1 strain. WORLD Sharon's condition Thrower gets tossed gradually improving Wliile he is stable, "We're talking about a long, Attempted murderer appeared in court with his slow and drawn-out process and mouth sewn shut in what he of President Hush Sharon's party debates we hope that it will always devel- called a show of solidarity op positively. It's very hard to say receives life in prison with thousands of inmates who will succeed him conducting a hunger strike in what the pace will be," he said. By Ravi Nessman Israel Radio said it would lake By Misha OztiinrJzhikriashvi the ex-Soviet republic. IH[ ASSOCIATED PRESS 36 hours for the drugs to exit • 'I I i • S 0 C IA I [ D P « i S i The motivation for throw- JERUSALEM — With Ariel Sharon's system. But hospital TBILISI, Georgia — A conn ing the grenade was never spokesman Ron Krumer said it clear. 1 le was identified as a Sharon's condition gradually yi'slcnliiy (oiiviiieil a man of improving, doctors hoped yes- was impossible lo give a precise trying lo assassinate President member of a party that sup- terday to completely remove him timetable. As of 11 p.m. yesterday. Hush and the leader of Georgia ported Asian Abashidze, the former leader oftheAdzharia from sedatives soon — a process Sharon had been unconscious by throwing a grenade at them dial could take a day and a half for a week —168 hours. during a rally last year, and it region who was an adamant — so they can assess what brain As the sedatives are stopped, sentenced him to life in prison. foe of Saakashvili. damage he suffered from a mas- doctors will be watching Sharon. Vladimir Aruryunlan also was Abashidze was eventu- sive stroke. One of his neurosurgeons, Jose convicted of killing a police- ally driven from office amid Cohen, said most patients open man during a shootout while rising protests in the region New polls showed that Sharon's Kadima Party would their eyes within three authorities were trying Ooanesi that echoed the massive Rose easily win March 28 weeks after sedation him several weeks after the Ma) Revolution demonstrations elections and had even and the sooner tliis hap- 10, 2005, grenade incident that helped bring Saakashvili pens the better. However, It was at a rally that drew to power in late 2003. gained strength since the popular prime Sharon was certain to lens ill thousands <>l people to Arutyunian's lawyer, minister fell ill a week have sustained some cog- the capital of this former Soviet Elizabeta Dzhaparidze, said ago. With Sharon in nitive damage, he said. republic. after the conviction and I he grenade thai Arulyunian sentencing that she would critical but stable "there will be changes, condition, the fight to there's nothing you can threw during the rally attended appeal because "I consider do about that. There will D) Bush and President Mikhail that everything was far from choose his successor ARIEL SHARON began in earnest. be changes, but what Saakashvili landed about loo proved." PRIME MIN."""' changes, nobody knows," feet From the stage where the) Kadima officials She cited the fact that floated die idea of giv- Cohen told Israel TV weir standing liehind a bullel- Arutyunian's fingerprints ing Sharon the top slot on die Since doctors began decreas- prool barrier. It did not explode. were not found on the gre- party's election list, while keep- ing the sedatives No one was hurt. nade. Distance is put Georgy Abdaladzy AP Pinto ing acting Prime Minister Ehud Monday.Sharon The grenade, which was However, prosecutor between Pal wrapped in a cloth, appaieniK THROWER: Vladimir Arutyunian, accused of trying to kill President Bush, Anzor Khvadagiani said that Olmert as its candidate for pre- started breath- mier. The unlikely proposal was ing on his own Robertson and accompanied by police, heads to a court before trial in Tbilisi, Georgia. the grenade being wrapped malfunctioned, investigators strongly debated by Israeli politi- Israel. PAGE 9 said. in cloth explained the lack and moved his cians yesterday in a sign that the right arm and = Arulyunian. 21. has acknowl- shootout that killed one officer not block shrapnel. of distinguishable finger- and was shown in video broad- Hush and Saakashvili learned country's vibrant political life was leg and his left edged that he threw the grenade prints and said that DNA tests reviving after grinding lo a hall arm in response to pain stimula- In the direction of the stage and cast on television as saying of the grenade only after the of material found on the cloth said he would iry again to kill from a hospital bed that he bad rally. matched Arutyunian's. because of Sharon's stroke. liun. responses Cohen described Hush if he had the chance, thrown the grenade high with Arutyunian did not testify Likud leader Benjamin as "quite good." Movement on FBI agents assisted Georgian Netanyahu ordered his party's He was arrested in July on the goal of having it explode so during the trial, which began authorities in the investigation, Sharon's left side could be signifi- thai the bulletproof glass would last month. In December, he Cabinet ministers to resign from cant because it is controlled by the outskirts of Tbilisi after a helping to question witnesses. the government Thursday, a the right side of the brain, where long-planned move dial he put his stroke occurred. off after Sharon's stroke, Israeli "We expected a serious weak- media reported. ening on the left side of the body, Sharon's doctors said his con- but we were surprised to see him dition had improved slightly and move his left side, that means Iran to restart nuclear activity they were trying to wean him dial maybe the damage on the off the sedatives that kept him right sideofthe brain is not quite Western countries dent said his country wrould Enriched uranium can be used any measures at all," Blair said in .in induced coma, though he as bad as we thought at first," not be bullied and would push as a fuel for both nuclear energy when asked about possible remained on a low dose of seda- Cohen said. seek referral to the 'ahead with the program. and nuclear weapons. sanctions. "It's important Iran tives yesterday afternoon. Sharon, Sharon's doctors said Tuesday U.N. Security Council British Prime Minister Tony "1 think the first thing to do is recognizes how seriously the 77, has been unconscious for a diat he was out of immediate Hluir said he could not rule out to secure agreement for a refer- international community treats week, since suffering a massive danger, but Cohen cautioned By Nasser Karimi the possibility thai Iran will face ence lo the Security Council, it." stroke Jan. 4. . against premature optimism. THE AsSOCUIr D PRESS economic sanctions. if that is indeed what the allies State Department spokes- Dr. Yoram Weiss, one of the "The prime minister's life is still TlilIRAN. Iran - The U.S. International impatience jointly decide, as 1 think seems man Sean McCormack said "it prime minister's doctors, told in danger. He suffered a serious and Britain said yesterday that with Iran was growing after il likely," Blair told the Mouse of is more likely than ever" thai Israel's Channel 2 TV diat after stroke, period," he said. "Until we Western countries will likely broke U.N. seals at a uranium Commons in I-ondon, adding the U.N. nuclear watchdog, the the sedatives are stopped it have passed a few more stages, seek Iran's referral to the U.N. enrichment plant Tuesday and that he was in close contact International Atomic Energy would take several days to deter- we are still very cautious, We Security Council after it restart- said it was resuming nuclear with Washington on the issue. mine the extent of brain damage ed nuclear activity. Iran's presi- research after a two-year freeze. "We obviously don't rule out IRAN. PAGE 9 Sharon sustained. SHARON.PAGE 9 -& <& ^ 4^ -& -&• -&- &- -<&- 2 FREE GYROS! YOGA PILATES MAT... 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"We have not talked to the JERUSALEM — Israel has sus- Robertson is lead- Israelis on this pended contact with evangelist ing a group of evan- 'You read the topic," said spokes- Pat Robertson for suggesting gelicals who have woman Angell Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's pledged to raise $50 Bible and he Watts. stroke was divine punishment million to build the says 'This Robertson'scom- for withdrawing from the Gaza Christian Heritage ments on Sharon Strip. Center in Israel's is my land,' drew condemna- The controversy has cast northern Galilee and for tion from other doubt on plans for a Christian region, where tradi- Christian lead- tourism center that would tion says Jesus lived any prime ers and President showcase the growing flow of and taught. minister of Bush. money and influence from U.S. Under a tenta- "God consid- Vihid Smmi AP Pinto church groups. tive agreement, Israel who ers this land to be UNITED WE STAND: Demonstrators form a human chain at the Isfahan's Uranium Conversion Facility to The decision, announced Robertson's group decides he his." Robertson said support Iran's nuclear program. Hundreds of students rallied outside the gates of the plant there yesterday. yesterday by Israeli officials, was to put up the on his TV program does not affect other Christian funding, while Israel is going to "The 700 Club." groups that also consider it would provide land carve it up "You read the Bible their spiritual duty to support and infrastructure. and give it and he says This is Allies angry over U.S. pressure Israel as fulfillment of biblical Hirchson had pre- my land.' and for IRAN, FROM PAGE 8 "Unfortunately, a head of the Expediency Council, prophecy. dicted it would draw away, God any prime min- a powerful body that mediates Israeli leaders see the up to 1 million pil- says, 'No, ister of Israel who Agency, will refer Iran to the group of bullies between the elected parliament Christian allies as tireless lob- grims a year, gener- decides he is going Security Council. The council allows itself to and Iran's unelected Islamic byists in Washington and else- ate SI.5 billion in this is mine.'" to carve it up and could then impose sanctions. clerical leadership, which holds where. The evangelicals also spending and sup- give it away, God White House spokesman deprive nations PAT ROBERTSON, ultimate say in the country. funnel millions of dollars each port about 40,000 says. 'No, this is Scott McClellan said Tuesday if EVANGELIST of their legal and Iran insists its research is for year to Jewish settlers in the jobs. mine." Iran continued on its present peaceful energy production West Bank and — before last But the fate of the The "Christian course, "there is no other choice natural rights." only But the United States sus- year's pullout — the Gaza Strip. project is now in question, said Zionist" movement began to but to refer die matter to the MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD, pects Tehran has ambitions to Tourism Minister Abraham Ido Hartuv, spokesman for the take shape in the 19th cen- Security Council." IRANIAN PRESIDENT produce nuclear weapons. Hirchson said he gave tourism ministry. tury, but in recent decades it McCormack said Secretary "I tell those superpowers that, instructions to "stop all con- "We will not do business with strengthened into a powerful of State Condoleezza Rice had Former President Hashemi with strength and prudence, tact" with groups associated him, only with other evangeli- force with deep pockets. Some discussed the situation by tele- Rafsanjani took a sharper tone, Iran will pave the way to achiev- with Robertson, last week, cals who don't back these com- estimates place the annual fig- phone with lAKAchiefMohamcd denouncing the West's "colonial ing peaceful nuclear energy." Robertson implied Sharon's ments," Hartuv said. "We will ure of evangelical aid to Israel at ElBaradei and British Foreign policy." Ahmadinejad said. "In the near massive stroke was a blow for do business with other evan- more than $25 million. Secretary Jack Straw. "If they causeany disturbance, future, Inuclearl energy will be Russia, a longtime ally of Iran, they will ultimately regret it," the completely carried out by the expressed anger as well. Foreign cleric warned in a speech for the Iranian nation." Minister Sergey Lavrov talked Islamic holiday of Fid al-Adha The president accused the with Rice, and both sides shared aired on state TV West of seeking to prevent Iran's "a deep disappointment" over "Even if (the Westerners! technological development and Israel may choose replacement Iran's move, the Russian Foreign destroy our scientists, their suc- control the country by forcing it Ministry said. cessors would continue the job," to buy nuclear fuel abroad. SHARON, FROM PAGE 8 was functioning. He spoke win 44 of 120 parliament seats, But Iranian President he said. "It would not be easy "They falsely say that they with Russian Foreign Minister assuring it would lead the next Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for them to solve the Inuclearl oppose nuclear weapons I he\ know that although every day we Sergey Lavrov yesterday and government. The poll showed shrugged off the international case by imposing sanctions or want to have nuclear monop- are getting further out of danger, gave him an update on Sharon's labor taking 16 seats and Likud outcry. anything like that." oly to sell it drop by drop at an we are still in danger." condition. winning 13. Pollsters questioned "Unfortunately, a group of Rafsanjani, who was Iran's expensive price and use it as an As Sharon's condition becomes Previously, Olmert had been 640 voters but did not give a mar- bullies allows itself to deprive president in the 1990s, lost to instrument for domination over clearer, doctors will decide seen as an unlikely candidate gin of error. nations of their legal and natu- Ahmadinejad in a runoff elec- nations," he said. whether he can return to his post for prime minister, but his calm Kadima politicians cautioned ral rights," Ahmadinejad told a tion in June. The policy of pur- Blair said Iran's decision to or if the Cabinet must choose a stewardship this week has turned against reading too much into crowd during a \isit to the port suing the nuclear program has restart its nuclear program, cou- replacement. him into the clear front-runner the poll. "We know about the lim- city of Bandar Abbas. I lis speech become a point of national pled with Ahmadinejad's recent Olmert has worked to proj- in the election. itations of these polls," lawmaker was broadcast live on state-run pride for many Iranians, a rare Inflammatory comments about ect an air of stability, holding A poll for Channel 10 TV and Haim Ramon told IV "Ihis just television. 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"That's good lor democracy," Bush said, provided the hearings don't tell the enemy what we're doing." MM 'Sago was safe' Coal Group said Alito holds his own Safety citations may upgraded ihe mine's rail tmnspor- materials" such as loose coal and ICG has said it inherited many as Democrats attack laiion syslem and implemented coal dust. of the mine's safety problems be cause of deadly employee safely training dial Ilaifield said, however, that from ils former owner and had By David Espo that, I'd want to give notice to Sago mine explosion exceeded legal requirements. company officials "have heard been working to correct the vio- THF ASSOCIATED PRESS the chair that you're going to In Ihe lasl six months of 2005, noUiing in die course of all this lations. ICG formally look con- WASHINGTON — Supreme hear it again and again and By David Oislmeau there was a HI percent reduction debate about die safety violations trol of the former Anker Energy Court nominee Samuel Alito again and we're going to have 'Hi *ssocIATED PRESS in lost-time injuries at the mine. dial even remolely connects" mine in November, but started calmly lurned aside Democratic voles of this committee again BUCKHANNON, VWVa - The "In m\ opinion, die SagO Mine with the cause of the explosion. work there as management con- attacks on his judicial record at and again and again until we operator of the Sago Mine said was a safe operation." Ilaifield Officials have said die explo- sultants in lime, ilaifield said confirmation hearings yester- have a resolution," said the yesterday thai the company had said. sion likrk occurred in an area vestcrday. day, declaring his impartiality Massachusetts Democrat. spent heavOy on safety improve Halficld's comments came a of die mine thai was sealed in All of Ihe 17 citations were for and saying, "If I'm confirmed I'll Specter, brisding, said, "I'm merits in the weeks before an day after the federal Mine Safely December, "aggravated conduct constituting lx- myself? not concerned about your explosion dial led in the deaths and I leallh Administration Also yesterday, Ilaifield said more than ordinary negligence, He joined Senate Democrats threats to have votes again, HI 12 miners. released documents showing that die mine should lie sufficiciuly according lo MSI IA documents. in denouncing the positions of again and again. And I'm the lien ilaifield. chief executive 17 of the 20H alleged safety viola- vented of toxic gases in four to Tony Oppegard, a former a controversial Princeton alum- chairman of this committee. ... of International Coal Group Inc., lions at the mine in 2005 were for seven days, allowing Investiga- \lsl I \ official and mine safely ni group he once highlighted. And I'm not going to have you ■aid die company rebuilt two serious problems, including the tors to enter for die first dine "1 am who I am and I am run this committee." miles of primary cscapcwav. accumulation of "combustible since the disaster. MINES,PAGE 11 my own person" said the 55- Ihe tempest proved short- year-old appeals court judge, lived. Specter later announced who would replace Justice ihe committee would have Sandra Day O'Connor in whal access to die records. has been a swing seat on the Earlier. Kennedy questioned Supreme Court. Alito sharply about the organi- Under persistent question- zation, which drew notice for ing, Alito declined for a second opposing admission practices Straight day to say whether that resulted in rising numbers Ixiieves, as lie did in 1985, thai of women and minority stu- ihe Constitution contains no dents at die Ivy League school. right to an abortion. "I don't "If I had received any infor- think it's appropriate mation al any point tit for me to speak about regarding any of the issues thai could realis- matters you referred to kstore tically come up" before ... I would never have the courts, he said. had anything to do Alito commands with it," said Alito, who the support of all listed his membership the Bowen-Thompson Student Union 10 Republicans on in Ihe group on a 1985 the Senate judiciary job application for die Committee, and while SAMUEL ALITO Reagan administration Democrats can delay NOMINEE but now says he does his approval by the nol recall anything panel they cannot block it. His about it prospects for confirmation by Outside the committee room, 2006 BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS the full Senate are also strong, Kennedy was scathing. although Democrats have not "He can remember all 67 dis- i II Ice I out the possibiliiy of a fili- sents ... in great details." he said buster thai could require sup- of Alito and his judicial record. porters to post 60 votes. "Rut he can't remember any- Abortion triggered one inci- thing about ihis organization." dent. Sen. Richard Durbin, who Those judicial dissents supports abortion rights, told drew the attention of several Alito thai his 1985 written view Democrats, as did other rulings on abortion "does not evidence over the course of Alito's 15-year an open mind. Il evidences a tenure on the appeals court. mind that sadly is closed in Durbin ciled rulings in cases some areas." involving a black man accused 25%°' Sen. Tom Coburn of of murder, a retarded man who Oklahoma, saying he wanted had been sexually molested and to "razz" Durbin, soon noted an injury at a coal worksite. thai the Illinois Democrat had He said that in each case, himself changed his mind on Alito had made rulings that abortion. "Por 45 years, Senator favored the powerful at the Durbin was adamantly pro-life, expense of die powerless. 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January 12.2006 11 Overlooked Alito stands citations may Man kills to 'save the children* behind his be blast cause Inmate on trial for killing a former priest prior rulings MINES, FROM PAGE 10 convicted of child molestation up for release ALITO. FROM PAGE 10 prosecutor in Kentucky, said it's ByDeniseUvoe Geoghan. one by one. then was offered a that fact — not just the number IHE ASSOCIATE PRESS Geoghan was serving a chance for a general reply. of violations — that should be a WORCESTER,Mass. — An nine- to 10-year sentence for He cited a case in which concern. inmate charged with strangling groping a 10-year-old boy, but a "high school student had "This type of violation indi- child-molesting former priest had been accused of molest- been bullied unmercifully by cates that the operator knew the lohn Geoghan said he did it ing 150 youngsters. other students in his school condition existed and didn't do to protect other youngsters, a His case helped set off the because of their perception anything to fix it," he said. "It guard testified yesterday as the sex scandal in the Roman of his sexual orientation, been shows an indifference to safety prisoner's murder trial began. Catholic Church after court bullied to the point of attempt- or an extreme lack of care." Guard Travis Canty said he records were unsealed show- ing to commit suicide." In the last citation issued heard loscph Druce's explana- ing that Boston Archdiocese The school board refused before the accident, dated Dec, tion after he was taken from officials allowed him to con- a request from the parents 14, an MSHA inspector said a Geoghan's cell. According to tinue having contact with to move their child to a dif- failure to address coal dust and prosecutors, Druce jammed children even after the abuse ferent school, but Alito said, excessive amounts of loose coal the door of Geoghan's cell shut allegations surfaced. "I wrote an opinion uphold- — in some places 29 inches deep with a book, then strangled the Defense attorney lohn ing their right to have him — "showed a high degree of neg- defrocked priest with a pillow- LaChance has claimed Druce placed in a safe school in an ligence for the health and safety case, socks and a sneaker. should not be held criminally adjacent municipality." of the miners." "He said that he did it for responsible because he was Underscoring the political Bui the inspector who issued the children," Canty said,"that sexually abused as a child significance of the nomina- the citation did not think the vio- when Geoghan got out he was and suffers from dissociative Vahld Silsmi AP Photo tion, Durbin had scarcely lation would lead to a miner's going to do it again." disorders serious mental ill- completed his 20 minutes of death or permanent disability LOOKING ON: Joseph Druce listens as jury selection got under way tor his The defense and prosecution ness. murder trial. He is accused of killing a fellow inmate and former priest. questioning when the nom- — the two most severe risks that agree Druce killed Geoghan to Prosecutor Lawrence inee's supporters circulated could have been cited. None of "save the children" in 2003, but Murphy told the jury Druce of first-degree murder. He is hearing a telephone conver- written material titled, "A the 17 citations listed death as a disagree over whether he was carefully planned and carried serving a life sentence for kill- sation between Geoghan and sampling of cases where Alito risk, and only one violation was sane when he did it. out the killing, then bragged ing a hitchhiker who allegedly his sister in which Geoghan rules for the 'Little Guy.'" considered highly likely to lead Druce's lawyer said he was about it to investigators. made a sexual pass at him. said he planned to work with Democrats countered with to injury. mentally ill and driven by an Druce, 40, faces life in pris- Murphy said Druce decided children in Costa Rica after his a document of their own. It Most of the 17 citations found "irresistible impulse" to kill on without parole if convicted to kill the priest after over- release. accused Republicans of dis- that the violations were "rea- torting Alito's record by "cit- sonably likely" to result in "lost ing uncontroversial cases with workdays or restricted duty." obvious outcomes or by dis- Ronald Grail, a 40-year vet- torting the facts or outcomes eran of coal mining, worked at of the cases they cite." the Sago mine for four months Alito's views on abortion before the accident as an inspec- Wal-Mart lawsuit focuses on employees were a recurring theme for tor of the mine's air intake sys- Democrats. tem, escape passageways and By Maryclaire Dale "One of Wal-Mart's undis- The suit was approved 19,1998. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D- water pumps. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS closed secrets for its profitabil- for class certification late "We strongly deny the allega- Calif., pickingupwhere Durbin "They have made vast PHILADELPHIA — A judge ity is its creation and imple- last month by Philadelphia tions in this lawsuit. Wal-Mart's had left off. asked Alito why improvements in the ventilation approved a class-action lawsuit mentation of a system that Common Pleas Court Mark policy is to pay associates for he fell comfortable renounc- since I've been here," Grail said. against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. encourages off-the-clock work I. Bernstein. The class could every minute they work," the ing 20-year-old statements "This company, ICG, they really by employees in Pennsylvania for its hourly employees, ..." include nearly 150.000 cur- Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer he had made questioning the go safety first." who say the company pressured Dolores Hummel, who worked rent or former employees who said in a statement. principle of one person, one The 208 violations—a number them to work off the clock, at a Sam's Club in Reading from worked at a Wal-Mart or Sam's Wal-Mart earned $10 billion vote, when he wouldn't do the higher than normal for a mine claims that mirror those in suits 1992-2002, charged in her suit. Club in the state since March in 2004. same on Roe v. Wade. of its size — were up from just filed around the country. 68 citations the year before. 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Two Cincinnati foot- saying. "Don't do the slime if you ball players were shooting jump can't do the time." shots on the court, trying out for It'sbeen two days and counting the team. since the NFI. fined Washington's Hicks saw the unfamiliar pair Sean Taylor S17.000 for spitting and grinned. in the face of Tampa Bay run- "I welcome them all with open ning back Michael Pittman last arms," he said. "At least we can Saturday, and there's no sense get through practice now." waiting any longer for the other That's what it has come down shoe to drop. to for one of college basketball's Taylor won't be suspended, biggest surprises of the season nor forced to wear a surgical —finding enough players to run a mask against the Scahawks five-on-five drill. When it appears for Saturday's playoff game in that things are finally looking up. Seattle. The league won't even something else bad happens to require the Redskins' bench to No. 25 Cincinnati. be fitted with a sneeze-guard. The latest setback was a season- Too bad. ending injury for senior forward Shaming Taylor wouldn't drive Armein Kirkland, who tore the home the point like making him anterior cruciate ligament in his sit out a game would. Still, it left kn™ during a 70-59 loss to No. would be an improvement over 4 Connecticut on Monday night. another meaningless fine. The lulie Oifnnco BGNews The Bearcats (13-3,2-1 Big East) league should have learned that COURT AWARENESS: BG'S John Floyd looks to pass last night at Anderson Arena in a 75-74 loss to Northern Illinois in the MAC. had won 10 in a row with a roster lesson long ago. so thin that interim coach Andy Around this same time last Kenmuy was using only eight year, serial code-of-conduct players. Kirkland's injury forced offender Randy Moss, then still him to invite football players to a member of the Minnesota help out. Vikings, got fined SI 0,000 And the schedule only gets for pretending to moon the BG loses on bucket tougher. Green Bay Packers crowd. His "I want to support them, let response? "Ain't nothing but 10 them know it's going to be OK," grand. What's 10 grand," Moss Kirkland said Wednesday, while reasoned correctly, "to me?" his teammates practiced. "If I lere's one way to answer that they've got to play 40 minutes a question. Since Moss was mak- with :04 remaining game and they're dead tired, just ing nearly S6 million a year, light- keep playing. Whatever they do, I ening his wallet by SIO.OOO was don't want them to quit. like taking $87 from someone "That's the reality— it'sgoing to making S50.000. In other words, be real hard, but we can do it." not nearly enough. Falcons fade down the stretch after hot start They're clinging to the don't- The problem is the NFLs quit attitude that has gotten them outdated notion that fines will By Halt Riddle BG had one last chance to win "What an offensive display dirougli five remarkable months. change behavior in this era of REPORTER with 3.6 seconds left, but guard "It's really of basketball BG put up in the The tough times started when insane salaries — that and the For the BGSU men to have a Steven Wright missed an off-bal- first half," said Northern Illinois disappointing. I coach Bob Huggins was ousted arbitrary way they're handed chance of beating Nonhcrn ance 3-point attempt. coach Rob ludson. "At the half thought our kids in August shortly before the start out. The fines are supposed to Illinois, stopping junior stand- "We wanted something going we talked about fundamen- of practice. reflect the seriousness of the out Mike McKinney would be to the rim and it didn't get done," really competed and tal defense and putting it into The short list of what has gone offense and a player's rap sheet, the key. said BG coach Dan Dakich. effect in the second half." played well enough wrong since: a senior guard but often do neither. When your And for the majority of last The last play of the game was That is exactly what hap- served a five-game suspension business is pushing controlled night's game at Anderson Arena, disnipted by Die defensive pres- to win." pened in the second half, as for playing in a summer league violence and a bad attitude in the Falcons, led by a great defen- sure of I luskies guards McKinney the Huskies held the Falcons to DAN DAKICH.BG COACH without clearance, a player was everything from highlight reels sive performance from Mawel and Cory Sims, who didn't allow just 38.9 percent from die field. ruled academically ineligible, to video games, it gets tricky Soler, shut down McKinney. Wright to get a open look. BG, which has lost two straight Huskies' leading scorer Craig an assistant coach quit after a deciding where to draw the line. McKinney had only seven "We lost concentration to nullify- a three-game winning Reichd scored a team-high 20 drunken-driving arrest, one The Saints' Joe Horn, for points heading into the last on defense, and we didn't get streak, was led by junior Martin points to put his team back in player quit and two were kicked instance, got whacked $30,000 few seconds of the game, but enough stops" Dakich said. "It's Samarco, who scored a game- the game. Northern came out off the team, Hicks sprained his for pretending to make a cell on an uncontested tip hack. really disappointing. I thought high 25 points and Matt lefcld, of the locker room with more ankle and Kirkland ruptured phone call from the end zone, McKinney silenced die Falcon our kids really competed and who added 19. Samarco was a determination than the Falcons his knee. a celebration both more inven- crowd. McKinney's ninth point played well enough to win." scorching 6-of-8 from behind and took its first lead of the tive and more tasteful than Moss' of the game with four seconds The game was a tale of two the three-point line and was game, 68-67, with five minutes The litany keeps getting longer. faux butt wiggling. Spearing or left ended up being the luck- halves. . complemented well by lefeld, remaining Ihe Falcons tixik a "There's always something in Bearcat land, like Huggs used to headhunting usually draws a breaker as the lalcons lost 75-74, In the first half, the Falcons who wits 6-for-7 from the field. 74-73 advantage with 1:46—the say," Hicks said. "You've just got $7,500 fine for the first offense, despite committing a season- (5-8, 1-2) were unstoppable on Ihe pair combined for 31 first- game's third lead change in the to deal with it. but wearing the wrong socks can low 10 turnovers and shooting a offense, shooting 72.7 percent half points as the Falcons built final five minutes — on a 3 by season-high seven 3-pointers. from the field and 4-for-7 (57.1 a 15-point lead before entering "First it's the coach, then it's FINES. PAGE 13 Following McKinney's bucket, percent) from behind the arc. halftime up 50-39. HEARTBREAKER,PAGE 13 INJURIES, PAGE 13 Falcons head to Kent for MAC showdown Game between MAC pionship —the Falcons came After a win over Buffalo on out on top on a neutral floor. Tuesday, BG is now 11-2 overall. unbeatens could be Add to the mix thai both Kent is 9-4 and has yet to lose at preview of larger things teams have 2-0 MAC records. home. Both teams sit atop the Saturday's 2 p.m. contest is high- MAC East standings as the only By Jessica Anwting ly anticipated, to say the least. teams which have yet to lose a ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR "I truly believe they're the league contest. The last time the BGSU wom- team to beat this year, even Both teams are known for en's basketball team won at Kent though the pre-season favorite their defenses. Kent State is sec- State, back in 1994, freshman was tagged by us," BG coach ond in the league in field goal lasmine McCall was 7 years old. Curt Miller said. "I think you percentage defense, holding But in the most recent meet- go earn any victory you can get teams to 36 percent while BG is ing between these two teams over in the M.A.C. Center. And second at 37 percent. JoiliPMhpt BGNnn — in last year's Mid-American so, we will have our hands full STILL BOUNCING i Lindsey Goldsberry and the Falcon women are 11-2 and 2-0 in the Mid-American Conference Conference tournament cham- over there, certainly." KENT, PAGE 13 They will visit Kent State on Saturday in a battle of two of the best teams in the league. GET IN ON THE ACTION AT WWW.BGNLmCOfrVSPORTS . ! WWW.BGNEWS.COM SPORTS Thursday, January 12.2006 13 Patience for Peyton Thorbiim becomes starter • KFHTKENT, FROMFRflMPAflF PAGE 12I? and wewp werewprplnnkinpfnra looking for a sparkamir MillerMlUarealflflf said of Home.Hnrnp "Shcfound"Shi'fmlll in scoring from that position," other ways to score when her 3 Manning looks to put Twelve of 13 games this sea- Miller said. "When that posi- was off." playoff troubles past son we've held teams under 60 tion steps up and gives points, Uz Honegger added 14 points in regulation," Miller said. "You it makes us a very hard team and 10 rebounds, and Ali Mann him against Steelers put yourself in a great position to beat." contributed 10 points. Point By Michael Marat to win when you do that." After coming off the bench guard Kate Achter had eight 1HE ASSOCIATED CHESS The Falcons' defense will all season, Thorbum earned points and four assists. INDIANAPOLIS — Peyton have its hands full containing a starting spot by scoring 11 The Falcons scored 27 points Manning can't escape the inev- Kent State's Undsay Shearer against Akron on Saturday. off Buffalo's season-high 26 itable playoff questions. who currently leads the league "We rewarded Megan for turnovers. BG's defense also Will his legacy be determined in scoring, averaging 18.6 points a good opening MAC game held Buffalo to 16 points below by postseason successes or fail- per game. The Golden Flashes' against Akron, and put her in its season average. ures? Why hasn't he already Rachel Bennett — this week's the starting lineup, and she While the Falcons never know taken the Indianapolis Colts to MAC East Division Player of the played very well again tonight," who their next leading scorer the Super Bowl? What makes Week — also poses a scoring Miller said after the game. will be, defense has been the this year different? threat, after scoring a career- Thorburn supported her constant throughout the sea- The two-time MVP prob- high 23 points against Ohio coach's decision by scoring 14 son. And that defense will IK- ably has a better chance of University on Sunday. points in the team's 75-48 win called upon in Saturday's game outrunning Dwight Freeney TheFalcons'MeganThorburn over Buffalo. Carin Home had against Kent to finally get a win than dodging the one topic will be coming off a career-high a season-high 17 points and on the Golden Flashes' court. that makes him squirm each performance, canning four 3's four steals. "It's a big rivalry and I think against Buffalo on Tuesday. "She didn't settle on 3-point- it's two teams that on paper January. "We've had a little inconsistent "I'm not into defining a career ers against Buffalo, she got to have a good chance of winning in the middle of a career," shooting from our off-guards the basket and hit the boards," the MAC East," Miller said. Manning said yesterday. "I hope to play for a number of more years, and I'm not really one to reflect on my first eight years or what happens in years nine or 10. I'm excited about the Bearcats used to adversity opportunity we have." Starting with Sunday's divi- INJURIES. FROM PAGE 12 not easy to do when you're star- tive surgery on Friday. sional round game against ing at Syracuse in three days." "It finally comes around for Pittsburgh, Manning will have the assistant coach, then play- Kennedy has gotten his team me and starts to go better, and another chance to answer his ers. It's something every time. through all the turmoil by refus- this has to happen," he said. / critics. We're used to it by now. We're ing to feel sorry for himself or let Kirkland had an ice pack on This time, though, everything just going to make this thing his players use the setbacks as his knee Wednesday when lit seems to be in alignment. work." excuses. He has shown a flair showed up before practice. He ForthefirsttimeinManning's •I Mas' APPtwto The latest setback will be for improvising — for instance, hobbled to a side court with a career, the Colts (14-2) have MAN UP: Peyton Manning hopes to prove doubters wrong by making tough to overcome. Not only are he kept the Bearcats close at ball in his hand and took a shot. the Bearcats short on players, the AFC's top seed — mean- sure his illustrious career is not defined by the postseason. Connecticut by putting them Kennedy jokingly asked if he'd ing one of the league's fastest they're also lacking in height. At in a seldom-used zone defense be ready for the next game. teams will play every playoff is: Can Manning win a Super win them." i ■ tc ii it ». Kirkland was the tallest after Kirkland got hurt. Kirkland had a hard time inside a dome and not have to Bowl? At age 29, Manning has of the starters. Kirkland was just starting to accepting that his college career endure the wind, snow, ice or "I think that is probably how already achieved more than Six-foot-7 lames Whiteguards play to expectations when he was over. rain until next season. They he'll be judged in the short run," most players do in an entire the other team's top perimeter got hurt. He shot 52.9 percent "We're almost used to things set a franchise record for wins, coach Tony Dungy said. "But we career. player, and Kirkland guarded from the field in the last two going wrong in our program, exorcising the demons of losing look back now and realize that He resuscitated a Colts fran- the tallest of the other forwards. games, emerging from a season- or things not going normally, six straight to New England and Dan Marino was a pretty good chise that lost 13 games in both Now, one of guards is going to be long shooting slump that made so we deal with it," Kirkland nine in a row to the Steelers, quarterback and Dan Foutswas 1997 and 1998, has given the trying to cover a bigger player. Bearcat fans boo him. said. "We've got a strong group They have a defense that a pretty good quarterback and Colts a national identity and "This latest blow is going to be He scored 14 points in 12 min- of guys. This year has been a allowed the fewest points in there are a lot of pretty good turned them into a perennial the most difficult, without ques- utes against Connecticut, going little bit harder — we lost two the AFC, and they're facing a quarterbacks who didn't win Super Bowl contender. He's tion, because everything we've 3-of-5 from behind the 3-point coaches, three or four players, Steelers team that they steam- Super Bowls. But to be thought broken Marino's single-season done schematically has involved arc. His knee bowed, when he stuff like that. rolled 26-7 in November. of as a great player, in the short touchdown record and never Armein," Kennedy said. 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