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SG candidates want your votes By KATHERINE L. sen ice on campus. We heard students GUTWEIN talk about the treatment they get at Pro-life and pro- Assistant News Editor different offices and some were upset choice respond about rudeness or p
Major league baseball preview FAST FACT If you can't say "Slobodan," p. 13 DON'T! How to sound intelligent about the conflict in Kosovo Slobodan Milosevic 'Slo-bo-don Myl-'o-su-vicl WSU baseball Kosovo 'Ko-su-vo re-cap Albania Al-ba-ne-u Skopje Bko-p-yu Balkans 'Bol-kins p.14 Pristina Prish-te-na Rambouillet Rom-boo-Va Dan Perry (left) and Germaine Martin IHt 6UMMM Wl INCSOAY. APRIt 7. 199ft cially genera! education courses. Ev- "SG" continued en one in die class should I lave the Beta Gamma invitations same oppoitunily lo get help," saiii Perry "lVx>pk:havtTa!**dqucstionsah< nil ing master s class The induction ceremony foi I also see a need tor additional By KIM FRICKE my physical ability todothejob..I want "Students accepting this honor these honored students wili be help to ivotfeiwl in dungs like math or News Writer them to know dial it is not a problem. will be setting themselves apart held Fri.. May 14 in the Stu- science where people tend to need Mosi of the time people linii that they from other students of business," dent Union. extra support." s;tid Martin. High scholastic achievers in have a hard time keeping up with me said Alan Chcsen. president of The night will entail a for- Another goal is to improve die Wright State University's business instead of me trying to keep up with BGSBHS, "Identification with mal recognition of inductees, campus environment and bring more world can expect invitations to join them. I do things because I think ami 1 Beta Gamma Sigma shows you readings by the faculty and a unity to those on campus. Beta Gamma Sigma Business know I can." said Martin. are in an elite class." presentation by local business "We would like lo have a quarter Honor Society in the mail this "We are not running to get sympa- According to Chesen. scholars honorcc Ann Higdeon, founder where every day ore very weckagroup week. thy votes. We won't know if that's are also encouraged to join of ISUS. can set up a display in the atrium to Students have long been iden why someone voted for us. but they tified and faculty will be making BGSBHS because many corporate Higdeon is being recog- show who they arc and what they do. executives and distinguished fac- nized for h--r business savvy sliould cast a vote for as because they We can learn a lot from each other and presentations to these students in believe we can do die job." said Perry. 1, ulty in the country arc members. and ability to harness the tal- a it each other. It might also include class, one hundred seventy-five Maitin and Perry have several is- WSU students are bestowed this a day during winter quarter like Fall sues to address as they run for SG dial Fcst to provide organizations wilh a honor. they diink wili benefit dx-student Ixxly. Their selection not only recog- "Identification with Beta chance to introduce themselves to stu- two of which concern classes. dents. We see new people come in the nizes academic achievement, but "I think we should be able lo pub- also expresses confidence in the Gamma Sigma shows you are in w inter and diey need to know what we lish the answers students give to the last have here," said Perry. students' abilities and promise to question on die teacher evaluation on if become future business leaders. an elite class." Martin thinks activities like that the student would recommend the pro- may also be a way to reach commuters. To be eligible for membership, fessor." said M;utin. a student must rank in the upper — Alan Chesen, "1 was part of a focus group over "If I can make a more informed the summer and heard that commuters seven percent of the junior class, president of BGSBHS choice and a better choice then I'd like upper lOpercentoftheseniorclass. didn't feel like they were a part of the to do that," said Perry. university so we'd like to let them or upper 20 percent of the graduat- cnts of at risk youth through home "It's a great thing to put on a They would also like to expand know how to be more involved," said construction. tutoringservicesforstudentsotherthan resume." says Chesen."You never Martin. BGSBHS has been in opera- know when someone looking at freshman and for certain classes. Due to the complaints heard from your resume may have been a mem- tion since 1907 and consists of "Right now only freshman get free ber themselves." approximately 350 chapters. tutoring, hut there are other students See "SG" p. 4 who may be in die same classes, espc-
ARSON/RELATED $ £? V-: -v\. $ sjgfcL 4 OFFENSES Mar.29: A Hawthorn Hall Campus Calendar if ' resident reported criminal damaging. at 5:15 p.m. in W105A extension meeting at 6 p.m. in E156A Stu- Union. \pr.2: A Hawthorn Hall resident Wednesday, April 7 dent Union Tuesday, April 13 reported criminal damaging. •Registration deadline for from the Student Union Dining Sunday, April 11 • Presentation on India for Apr3: A North Hampton resident Table Tennis Tournament for Room. • Campus Crusade for Christ • Phi Mu meeting at 3 p.m. in Asian Heritage Month in reported criminal damaging to a Asian Heritage Month. Email reg- Primetime meeting at 7:30p.m. in W169B Student Union. W169B.C at 4 p.m. vehicle in Lot 11. istration to 001A Medical Sciences Building. • Delta Zeta meeting at 4 p.m. • Muslim prayer in the Upper ASSAULT ahmmed.rahman @ wright.edu in El56C Student Union. Hearth Lounge at 2:15 p.m. and at Mar.26: A Fairborn resident *"The Opium War," movie Friday, April 9 •Table Tennis Tournament for • Zeta Tau Alpha meeting at 4 5:15 p.m. in W105A extension reported menacing by stalking shown in 116 Health Sciences Asian Heritage Month at 5 p.m. in p.m. in W156A.B Student Union. from the Student Union Dining Mar.30: A Fairborn resident Building at 3 p.m. for Asian Heri- • Sigma Phi Epsilon meeting at Room. reported aggravated injury. tage Month. the Student Union Gym. • Muslim prayer in the Upper • Muslim prayer in the Upper 6 p.m. in El63A Student Union. • Wright Outdoors meeting at 7 LARCENY/THEFT • Delta Tau Delta meeting at p.m. in W025 Student Union. Mar.31: A Jamestown resident Hearth Lounge at 2:15 p.m. and Hearth Lounge at 2 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. inE157 Student Union. • 'Tuesday Night Thing," spon- reported a theft in Hamilton Hall at 5:45 p.m. in WI05A extension 5:15p.m.inWl05Aextensionfrom • Phi Sigma Phi meeting at 7 sored by Baptist Collegiate Minis Mar.31: A Hamilton Hall from the Student Union Dinin the Student Union Dining Room. • Noon Prayer, sponsored by p.m. in E154 Student Union. tries, at 7 p.m. in 116 Health Sci resident reported theft in the Room. • "A college level study of the CampusCrusade forChrist.atnoon • Alpha Phi Alpha meeting at 7 ences Building. building. p.m. in E163B Student Union. Wednesday, April 14 Apr.2: A Dayton resident book of Hebrews," a Bible study in 279 Millett Hall. Monday, April 12 • "A college level study of the reported theft from Milieu hall. sponsored by Life and Truth, at • Student Government meeting at 5 p.m. in E157 Student Union. • Lecture on Dr. Margaret book of Hebrews," a Bible study Apr.3: A Fairborn resident noon in W025 Student Union. • "God's Economy," a bible Chung for Asian Heritage Month sponsored by Life and Truth, at reported theft from a vehicle in • Noon Prayer, sponsored by study sponsored by Life and Truth, in 109 Oelman Hall at noon. noon in W025 Student Union. Lot 10. Campus Crusade for Christ, at at 7 p.m. in W025 Student Union. • Muslim prayer in the Upper • Noon Prayer, sponsored by Apr.4: A Fairborn resident noon in 279 Millett Hall. • Bible study, sponsored by Hearth Lounge at 2:15 p.m. and at Campus Crusade for Christ, at noon reported theft from a vehicle in • Bible study, sponsored by Baptist Collegiate Ministries, at 5:15 p.m. in W 105Aextcnsion from in 279 Millett Hall. the Woods. Baptist Collegiate Ministries, at noon in 379 Millett Hall. the Student Union Dining Room. • Bible study, sponsored by OFFENSE OF THE PUBLIC noon in 379 Millett Hall. Saturday, April 10 • Noon Prayer, sponsored by Baptist Collegiate Ministries, at PEACE • Iota Phi Theta meeting at 5 • "The Opium War," movie Campus Crusade for Christ, at noon noon in 379 Millett Hall Mar.31: Inducing panic was p.m. in W025 Student Union. shown in 116 Health Sciences in 279 Milieu Hall. • Muslim prayer in the Upper reported in Hickory Hall. • Delta Tau Delta meeting at 8 Building at 3 p.m. for Asian Heri- • lnterFratemity Council meet- Hearth Lounge at 2:15 p.m. and at Apr.2: Inducing panic was p.m. in E156A Student Union. ing at 7 p.m. in W169B.C Student 5:15 p.m. in WI05A extension reported in Hawthorn Hall. Thursday, April 8 tage Month. • International Friendship Af- Union. from the Student Union Dining Apr.2: 22 Hawthorn Hall • Indonesian vegetarian cui- fair from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the • Bible study, sponsored by Room. residents were cited into court for sine served at the Campus Minis- Student Union Atrium. Baptist Collegiate Ministries, at • Iota Phi Theta meeting at 5 misconduct at an emergency try at noon for Asian Heritage • Indian students meeting at 3 noon in 379 Millett Hall. p.m. in W025 Student Union. THEFT/FRAUD Month. p.m. in E156C Student Union. • Jewish Student Union meet- • Delta Tau Delta meeting at 8 Mar.29: Stolen property was • Muslim prayer in the Upper • Student Entrepreneurs United ing at 6:30 p.m. in E154 Student p.m. in El56A Student Union. reported in Hawthorn Hall. Hearth Lounge at 2:15 p.m. and WEONISOBY. gPRIt 7. 1999 ttiC StIMlMAM 3 Model UN wins Best Delegation awards in NY By HEATHER M. Dennison. a senior F.ducation world." said Dennison. BISHARA major who serves as one of the Forty members ol the team News Editor teams head delegates. attended the conference. 13 re- By receiving their awards, turning members and 27 new The Wright State Univer- the team ranked in the lop 10 members. The team included sity Model United Nations learn percent of schools at the con- three students from Sinclair look top honors at the National ference. Community College and inter- Collegiate Model United Na- Other schools receiving top national students front Uganda. tions Conference in New York awards included Alma College. Cambodia. I'alenstine. India City. Austin College. UW Oshkosh and Vietnam. The team was honored with University. Baylor University. "We had a bigger team this Distinguished Delegation Georgetown University and year because of the caliber of awards for representing iwo Brigham Young University. delegates that interviewed was countries, Bra/.il and Chile. "WSU has a reputation for higher this year." said Distinguished Delegation is really being on top of the ball Dennison. awarded based on the team's when it comes to leading com- The majority of the confer- work representing the foreign mittees. We really have our act ence was held at the Grand policies of the two nations and together compared to some Hyatt in midtown Manhattan Head delegates Jason Dennison and is also based on the team's schools," said Dennison. and the opening ceremonies Gretchen Eischen policy paper. The conference is entirely were held at the United Na- the International Studies Pro- of them," said Schlagheck. "This is the first time we've run by students and is attended tions Headquarters and featured gram at WSU, and WSU alumni Students interested in being represented two countries. We by over 200 schools. a welcome speech by UN Sec- Brice Thomas. a part of the 9M-00 MUN team wanted to branch out and make "The conference was truly retary General Kofi Annan. "To do two countries and can pick up information in 401 the competition a little more an international affair this year The team is advised by take two of the top awards of Millett or look for the teams competitive," said Jason with schools from all over the Donna Schlagheck, director of the conference, I am very proud Fall Fest booth. Moving into University Hall New associate
By MATT DALEY were very helpful and that the move As of this time, most of the News Writer has gone very smoothly. administration wing and the Uni- director to WSU Many of the building's new versity Division have yet to move The newest building on Wright occupants have moved from Allyn to their permanent offices in Uni- State University's landscape. Uni- Hall, which will be undergoing a versity Hall, according to Lewis. versity Hall, is open for business renovation beginning this summer. She did mention that those moves Public Safety and slowly filling its offices and would be finished by the end of By Michael D. Pitman "I want to make [WSU] a classrooms. April. News Writer stronger community policing After a year and a half of con- The University Division will program," said Finnic. struction and preparation. Gradu- share the first floor offices with the David Finnic was named as- Finnie plans to look at all ate Studies became the first depart- College of Nursing. Most of the sociate director of Public Safety safety issues and make WSU a ment to move into the building. administration wing, including the at Wright State last week. place where police candidates The department made the move on General Counsel. Internal Affairs, Born in Columbus and raised want to apply. Feb. 24. and Student Affairs viceprcsidcnt, in Newark, Del.. Finnic spent 10 "I want to make this police "The move has gone very well," will be housed on the third floor years as a University Law En- department the best in the state said Shari Lewis, project manager and will move in between April 8 forcement Officer at the Univer- of Ohio," said Finnie. Finnie for the move into University Hall. and 15. sity of Delaware. He was re- wants to have an open door pol icy "In November, I started prelimi- The only exceptions will be sponsible for the East and South with the entire campus. He nary work on the move, meeting provost Perry Moore and president Central areas of the Delaware stresses the fact that he will al- with movers and CATS to make Kim Goldenberg. Those two will campus as a Community Ori- ways be here for any student on sure everything was ready. In Janu- have offices on the second floor ented Policing officer. campus. ary. I started having weekly meet- and will move in during the last One main goal for Finnie is "I've had such a great rapport ings with assistant coordinators couple weeks of April, according "continuing the community ori- with the Delaware students that I The Facilities and Planning from each department that would to Lewis. ented policing policy philosophy want to continue that (at WSU)," Management offices moved to the be moving into the building." All of these moves arc perma- for the department and for the said Finnie. Finnie received vari- third floor of University Hall on The meetings continued up un- nent. except that of Graduate Stud- university community." Finnic ous merit awards, which he calls Feb. 27 and 28. In March, the Ma- til the first move-in day. ies. That department will move to has a number of interdepartmen- standard awards, at Delaware terials Management offices moved "There was a concern about the the third floor of the Student Union tal goals and wants the WSU com- His big award was the E. Arthur into their new third floor space. interruption of classes during the towards the end of May or the munity, and everything affiliated Trabant Institutional Award for The Business and Fiscal Affairs move, but I haven't received one beginning of June. with WSU, to feel safe on cam- Womcn'sEquity for the 1994-95 Division also moved in during the complaint yet," Lewis said. She pus. school year. end of winter quarter. That Finnie's basic responsibilities "I'm just very excited to be division includes Human Re- as a COP officer were conduct- here," said Finnie. "It's going to sources and Payroll. ing meetings, facilitating crime be a challenge but it's going to be Over spring break, thcCol- prevention programs, assisting fun at the same time." lege of Nursing moved into residence assistants, forming a Finnie received his their first floor offices, Lewis close relationship with UD' s resi - Bachelor's of Science degree said. Also, the college moved dent life office, self-defense from the University of Delaware into their classes and labs in classes for Rape Aggression De- and was a masters candidate at the basement, and classes have [fense for women, bike patrol, Delaware. Currently, Finnie is been going on there since the field training officers and sitting looking at the various masters beginning of Spring Quarter on various committees at UD. programs at WSU. "SG" continued business clubs, the President's Am- bassadors club and InterFratcrnily UAB prepares for May Daze Due to the complaints heard from l ouncil. students Martin and Perry plan on "I think I can give COBA a good '99-'00 officer election applications due soon !(x>king into parking and food service voice in SG. I want to be there for tlx- By HEATHER M. in the fun," said Durham. applications, students will take as well. students' needs and feel that I can be a BISHARA May Daze will be held on part in selection interviews and "1 know we have a contract with strong leader," said Myer. News Editor May 7 in Lot 4. The event will activities. Activities will be Sodexho, hut their monopoly hen: Toney isajunior financial services run from noon-6p.m., but. stu- held in the SU Upper Hearth hurts t he campus. There is no compe- major ami member of Sigma Gamma The Union Activities Board dents who have booths must be Lounge and will last from 2 tition and many students feel that they Rho. She is in the Vision Mentor Pro- is currently preparing for May there between 10:30 a.m. and p.m.to 6 p.m. Applicants must are forced to pay iiigh prices for food," gram, the Association of Black Busi Daze and the election of offic- noon to set up. be in attendance to be consid- said Perry. ncss Students and she works for inter ers for the 99-00 school year. According to Kathleen ered for a position. "1 want people to vote for us, obvi- nal audit at WSU. The deadline for May Daze Conway. Student Activities For more information, con- ously, hut even if they don't 1 just want "1 feel that my experience in social booth applications has been ex- Manager, booths are a great tact the UAB at (937)775-5500. to see them vote. It hits been made so organizations ami businessclubs would tended to Fri., April 9 at 5 p.m. time for people to publicize much easier to do this year that's al- help make me successful in the posi- "This year we arc hoping to their student groups or depart- most stuptJ not to. It's sad tliat with tion next ycarand I lix>k forward to the get a large amount of participa- ments. 16,(XX) students less than I .(XX) voted possibility of filling the position." said tion and a variety of booths." Applications for leadership CONFUSED? last year," said Perry. Toney said Kclli Durham, president positions in the UAB are cur- PREGNANT? Students can also vote for repre- Anyone interested in hearing more of UAB. "In the past we have rently available to be picked up FEELING PRESSURED? sentatives to SG from the different from tlie candidates for president/ had food, games and informa- at She UAB office located at colleges. This year the candidates arc vicepresident can attend a debate on We can help with: tion booths. We arc expecting E005 Student Union. Free pregnancy tests Emily Acosta for the College of Nurs- April 12 from 11 am. to I p.m. in the to see more creative activities Students can apply for presi- Emotional sup/tort ing. Mike Boston for tire School of Student Union Atrium. It will be mod- Information on abortion altcrnaliics this year." dent. vice president, finance Medicine. Amberly King for the Col- erated by Donna Schlagheck. director Assistant e with Post Abortion Stress To have a booth at May Daze chair, communications chair, lege of Lioeral Arts. Brian Syska for of the International Studies program Material Assi • tarn e organizations must fill out the concert chair, cultural arts Referrals for < t immunity resources the College of Science and Math. Beth ami by Angelic Haney. opinion editor booth applications in the Stu- chair, cinema chair, special Servicc* jire free undconfidential. Wirick for the College of Engineering of The Guardian. The debate is spon- dent Union Administration Of- events chair, and novelty chair. andComputerScience.and KeithMyer sored by The Guardian and the Stu- WOMEN'S fice. Applications are due on and Angela Toney for tire College of dent Election Commission. SUPPORT CENTER "UAB is working to get nov- April 23 in the Student Union Business and Administration. Elections will be held April 13-15 A Prcgnancy Support Center elty activities (inflatable Administration Office by 5 p.m. 1377 Hast Strrop Rd. Suite 303 Myer is a sophomore economics with polls in the Student Union near games, obstacle courses, re- No late applications will be ac- Kettering, OH 45429 and financial services major and mem- Union Station and in tlie Allyn Hall cording booths) to give students cepted. ber of Phi Sigma Phi. He is involved in (513) 643-HOPE (4673) Lounge. Following the submission of Jump Start Student Loan. The best choice.
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•lull.;' ,• .1 x.wul^c nil *11 «»(•!'yT.U'i -huh ifjiivj..UlT.ii.ilK S I WtONESDOY. APRIL 7. 1999 THE 6UAMMM S National Alcohol Screening this week By KATHERINE L. The day consists of students "Students come to college and alcohol in a non-threatening, attitudes that encourage it. GUTWEIN filling out an anonymous ques- experience freedoms they never stigma-free environment." said "I urge every student to par- Assistant News Editor tionnaire on their alcohol use to held before, but they also need Amy Sues, assistant director of ticipate in this program. It could see if they show signs of abusing information to make informed Student Life for wellness activi- save the life of you or a friend." The Office of Student Life at alcohol. They will then have the choices as well as guidance and ties. said Sues. Wright State University is tak- opportunity to talk with individu- understanding when things go The event is co-sponsored by The screening will be held ing part in the National Alcohol als who can answer questions and wrong. The anonymous program Campus Recreation, center for April X from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Screening Day to encourage re- direct students with alcohol prob- is designed to make it easy for Psychological Services and the Student Union Atrium and sponsible behavior by college lems to the appropriate support anyone on campus to explore Greek Affairs, and seeks to re- the Formal Lounge. Any ques- students. or treatments. their use of and attitudes toward duce drinking on campus and the tions. call (937) 775-3407. RCA's Lil' Sibs Weekend By SHAUNA M. SHEPLER Association of College and University "(This is) a conference where GET VALUABLE SLULL For The Guardian Residence Halls has been announced. RCA members from other schools get 'Hie delegates arc Travis Sexton. Me- togetlK*r"saidRCArcprcscntativeJen- TRAINING AND A <5,000 Resident Community Association lissa Bowser, Amy Davis. Lissa nifcr Dunn. will be sponsoring its second annual Stapleton. Tammie Smith. Renee Nominations for next year's RCA BONUS. "Lil' Sibs Weekend" May 16-18. Lahey, Tome Niclson, Jay Delany. Executive Board were announced on Movies, games and food are some of Mike Peterson. Rieardo McCray and Thursday. RCA will be accepting Qualify to train in a select skill with a nearby Army the activities that are planned for the Dan Peny. Alternates are Gill Nesser. nominations during tlte next three Reserve unit, and you may land up to a $5,000 enlistment event. For more information, contact Karl Nichols. Ralph Woods and Brad meetings. bonus. Amv Davis in the RCA office at (937) Kovach. NACURH will be sponsor- Meetings are Thursdays at 4 p.m. And this is on top of more than $18,000you can earn 775-5569. ing a leadership conference in La- in W025 Student Union. For more during a standard enlistment. You might also be eligible to Tlte delegation roster for National crosse. Wis. on May 16-18. information contact the office (937) receive over $7,000 more for continuing education and 775-5569. even qualify to have a federally insured student loan repaid. All this could be yours for serving only part time- usually one weekend a month plus two weeks' Annual Applications for '99-'00 Guardian Training. positions are being accepted now in Think about it Then think about us. Then call: W016SU. BE ALL YOU CAN BE.* ARMY RESERVE www.goarmy.com €>hio ARP Is Ohio-Alternative Retirement Plan Yes, if... The Right Choice For You? 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Spotlight Editor - Angelique Campbell 5,000, Germany, which already has a substantial Albanian Compared to the ethnic Albanians living under U.N. tarps in the Opinions Editor • Angelle Haney minority, has agreed to another 30,000. and Turkey will take muddy feilds across the borders of Y sovo, we live like royalty. We Sports Editor • David Biddle Chief Photographer • Drew Hedleston 50,000, the most of any country. America has agreed to lake have homes of one sort or another, joos to go to, cable. Nintendo and Copy Editors - Anila Artzner." ' chael D. Pitman 20.000 of the refugees. But. unless we want a diaspora the rest of our lives ahead of us. They have virually nothing left, and Graphic Arts Manager • Thomas Poole similar to that of European Jews after WWII, this is a jury- even less to look forward to. Advertising Manager • Jamie Allen rigged solution to a much larger problem. Except, hopefully, a homeland to come back to. Ad Graphics Manager - Josh Couts It has been truly inspiring to see how ordinary people. It is clear that Serbia wants Kosovo, but not with the Kosovars. Production Assistant - Holly Blakely Albanians and otherwise, have pulled together to organize Much like Isreal wants Palestine sans the Palestinians. This blatant Circulation Manager - Shaun Tubbs relief aid. It appeals to our higher nature, and makes us want land grab at the expense of the 350,000 people who live there is Assistant News Editor • Katy Gutwein to get involved and do good, too. We're decent people, after intolerable. all. So, come up off of something for the good of your fellow human Advertising Reps - Doug Rieman, Thomas Of course, we're also across an ocean, on an entire other beings. If everybody in America gave just SI0. . . it's mind- Sweeney continent, and busy with our own lives to boot. So, what boggling the good we could do. Staff Writers - Matt Daley, Brandy Hollon, Brian should we do? Joo, Cherjanet Lenzy. Michael D. Pitman. Morgan Sanborn, Jason Seaman, Dan Stupp Staff Photographers - Jenn Smith —1-800-USAID-RELIEF is the number for the national clearinghouse. Technology Supervisor- Jason Sanders Faculty Mentor • Jeff John —American Red Cross, P.O. Box 517, Dayton, OH, 45401 is the local office. Please Student Media Coordinator • Gerry Pelrak earmark your check "International Relief." The Cuiinliim is printed weekly during the regular school year. Il is published by students of Wright State University in Dayton. Ohio. Editori- letters to the editor als without bylines reflect the majority opinion of the editorial board. Views expressed in columns, cartoons and advertisements are those of the writ- ers. artists and advertisers. The Guardian reserves the right to censor or reject advertising copy in accordance with any Pete Rose jilted by baseball present or future advertising acceptance rules es- tablished by The Cuurdiun. All contents con- It is almost spring and that means that baseball is almost tained herein are the express property of The him into the Hall of Fame, he also has a wide variety of supporters. Former Guardim. Copyright privileges revert to the writ- here as well. Major League Baseball is wondering how they can ers, artists and photographers of specific works U.S. President Jimmy Carter published an article in USA Today (Oct. 30, after publication. The Cuurdiun reserves the right top last season. The likelihood of Mark McGuire breaking his 1995) in which he stated, "It is time to forgive Pete Rose, he has admitted to reprint works in future issues. record of 70 home runs is unlikely, David Wells pitching a © 1999 The Guardian his guilt and the American public has already forgiven him. Pete Rose perfect game again is nearly impossible, and a team making a belongs in the Hall of Fame." Friend and former teammate Mike Scmidt. Letters to the Editor run like the New York Yankees had and culminating with a who also is an advocate for Rose, stated at his own induction into the Hall, •The Guardian encourages letters to the winning World's Series will probably never happen again. The said. "1 am here with millions of baseball fans in hoping someday soon, editor and commentary pieces from only way baseball can match that unforgettable season is to let someday very sewn. Pete Rose will be standing right here." Schmidt's students, faculty, administrators and one of the game's best players into the Hall of Fame. announcement drew thousands of cheers in approval. staff He had more hits than Ty Cobb, Hank Aaron. Willie Mays. If the Baseball Hall of Fame truly represents the history of baseball, •Letters should be typed, have the Rod Carew and Babe Ruth. He played 24 seasons in the league how can it overlook the game's all-time hit leader? Throughout his career. writer's printed full name, address, and currently holds many major league records. He has the most Rose donated numerous pieces of memorabilia to the Hall of Fame. How daytime phone and class standing (if career hits with 4.25' and most at bats with 14,053. He had a can MLB display Rose's memorabilia, make money off of il. and then applicable) .303 lifetime batting average and a 44 game hitting streak. He have the audacity to keep him out of the Hall of Fame? •Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on is former Philadelphia Phillie, and a longtime Cincinnati Reds It isclear that Pete Rose is not the kindest, most honest or caring man the Friday proceeding the next issue favorite, Pete Rose. on earth. No player has over hustled more or been more committed to the •Letters should be kept to 500 words or Even with all of these accomplishments, he is not in the game of baseball than Pete Rose. His actions were sad. regrettable and less Hall of Fame. It is well documented that he was banished from punishable, but Rose has served his time. His actions arc forgettable yet •All letters are subject to editing for the game by former baseball commissioner Bartlctt Giamatti in can be forgiven, or at least no less so than those so committed by the drug space and content 1989 for gambling. Rose was also sent to jail for tax evasion. In abusers and wife beaters that plague all of sports today, who always find •Letters which duplicate others may be order for Rose to be eligible for reinstatement, he must first a way back into a sport as long as they still have the talent and an owner omitted apply to the office of the commissioner of Major League willing to exploit it. Disregarding Rose's achievements and not letting •When responding to another letter, Baseball, which he has already done. Next. Rose must be him into the Hall of Fame hurts baseball for a lifetime. refer to the date and headline reinstated by live office of the commissioner. Then, if approved The Baseball Hall of Fame has never been about an affirmation of •Quotes that cannot be confirmed w ill by the commissioner, he would be eligible, but Rose would still impeccable character. It houses Babe Ruth, a known alcoholic, and Ty not be used have to get 15 percent approval from the owners of MLB. Cobb, a profound racist. The Hall of Fame has always been about • E-mail to [email protected] The likelihood of Rose getting approval by the commissioner recognition of extraordinary achievements on the diamond. Ruth and is slim and none. Pete Rose served his prison time for tax Cobb are members because of their athletic achievements and the way Guardian Phone Numbers evasion as required and has subsequently led the life of a proper they played the game. Pete Rose should join them as well. Advertising: 775-5537 and law-abiding citizen. He has complied with the restrictions Fax:775-5535 News: 775-5538 Editor in Chief: 775-5540 Sports / Features: 775-5536 0 WtDNlSOAY. APRIL 7. 1999 7 OP-ED s to the editor \ >men deserve our support Pro-life— all life It is now my turn to give my example of the religious hypocrisy important too, more important than two cents and opinion on abortion. I continually encounter, in my the daily ridicule of a struggling Message obscured by tone Yes. abortion is something opinion, in my broader social and single mother, and hearing how many of us reject as a social right to academic life. And. when a woman she is a dumb slut. etc. She knows exercise. However, I have yet to takes control of her life by leaving these words do not define her. She and language of letter find the God that a loser man who knocked her up. has the freedom to control her I am writing in response to the say I tried. I would like to see condemns his children for future. letter, "Kill the mother, not the people believing in pro-life, but 1. making mistakes, and n Yes, I am grateful child?" Mar 31. Here is what I myself, cannot save the world. I learning by them. My God irlfriend, I'll be here for you. I was not aborted, but would like to say: cannot convince everyone. All I is loving and forgiving, G so are these young First off, I did not read can do is hope the person and will always be there ______women who want to the two letters about who would not listen to even if I fail to learn about make sure the life the> abortion that were me maybe listens to the gravity of the consequences of we should shake her hand and say. bring into the world is referenced, so I may someone else. my actions perhaps years from their "Girlfriend. I'll be here for you." wanted by then), and not by a be coming at this from Also, wc as a society taking place. She has already seen her future political or religious agenda. a bad angle here. In one should not "abort the Yes, abortion has helped and the huge void in the place where Abortion is legal. Gut it up and way, I agree with the idiot mother women all over the world. In dad should be—the empty Father's stay, or move somewhere that cares authorof the letter. Yet, instead." You say response to an argument. ("Kill the Days, the nights of "why doesn't a bit less about freedom. I found the letter very wc shouldn't mother?" Mar. 31), the idea of Daddy love me?" She has the Anita Artziter hostile and lake the life of aborting the mother who "couldn't understanding that beating the odds Senior. Theatre Studies unappealing. The the baby, but keep her legs shut" is a perfect and earning her dreams are author began with an instead, wc attitude in the first should take the statement, calling the life of the pro-choicer "a sad sample mother? That ICC misrepresented at SOBC ofhumanity." Do you think makes absolutely After reading the Mar. 31 only affected the future ICC The role of ICC is to inform clubs ailing people "idiots" is a no sense to me. I edition of The Guardian, I was executive board, but also the groups about issues which may affect them, belter example? agree we need to "solve the shocked and amazed at the involved in ICC. The services that and to come together to learn more I am pro-life. I feel a fetus is alive problem at its root. . . STOP comments made by Jason ICC has provided in the past have about each other by announcing and has a right to live. Yet, I'm HAVING BABIES! Don't kill Landsdale concerning Inter Club been decreasing over lime, to a events that particular clubs are not going to bash the pro-choicer. them." Yet, I also agree we C unci I. Landsdale stated that possible phasing out of ICC. At having for all to attend. My opinion deals with myself. I shouldn't even think about killing "ICC, they're not accomplishing one time, ICC was responsible for I believe the we (ICC) have may try to persuade people into the mother instead. Wc should all anything by having a 10 minute coordinating Fall Fest and May accomplished our job despite all of believing what I believe by be loving and kind to everyone; weekly meeting." Dayz, and took an active role in our hardships. The comments made supporting my opinion, but I don' t not 10 whom wc choose. As president of ICC, it is my freshman orientation. by Jason Landsdale concerning the put others down to raise myself job to defend and explain some of Last year. Fall Fest was taken position were personal comments, up. If people listen to what I have Michael Ketcham the situations that ICC has been out of the hands of ICC and placed and not reflective of the groups to say, great! If they don't, I can Freshman. Computer Science faced with. In the last year, the under the Student Union involved in ICC. reporting structure of ICC has administration office. May Dayz. If any persons have questions changed, and the ICC has gone which lost its beei splits (a major about the role of ICC, please feel through three different advisors. reason why groups looked forward free to contact me or any of the ICC This has resulted in a lack of to being involved in ICC), was executive members—wc will be Hypocrisy evident stability and faculty guidance for taken away and placed into the happy to explain our position on the membersof ICC. Mr. Landsdale hands of UAB. This shows a this mailer. Letter writer seems confused stated that ICC meetings were only constant restructuring of the student 10 minutes in length, which is a organizations, especially ICC. This is a response to the letter in issue 21 vol. 34 by Sontino total fabrication. As president of ICC, I take it Byrd Allen Prillerman IV Scrimizzi entitled "Kill the mother, not the child." I haven't read what What Landsdale failed to as a personal insult that Jason President. he is responding to but I do have some comments. He is attacking mention is that ICC meetings start Landsdale would even state that Inter Club Council everyone where as it should be a case by case basis. Not every woman promptly, which is a necessity to a our meetings accomplish nothing. having an abortion "couldn't keep her legs shut." He also said that "Wc. speedy and productive meeting. as a society, should (abort the mother)." Isn't this killing too? Some ICC meetings may have been What about the father? Isn't he as "guilty" as the mother? The short, but our job is to keep the Got an opinion of your very own? reasons for abortions are as different as fingerprints. Not all of them clubs informed. If that can be done are caused by the woman "getting screwed and deserted." I will admit in a short time, what's wrong with Think the whole campus is entitled to hear it? there arc a few women out there that sec abortion as a form of birth being efficient? I have made it my You're right! control, but they arc a minority. Do you think most women want to job to be sure that the participating have the abortion? Most live with the pain of their choice for the rest groups and clubs gel more out of Raider Voices wants you! of their lives. But its no ones place to tell them what to do. the meetings by inviting not only Meet us at The Guardian from 3-4 p.m. on It is a decision for the mother and the father. God is the only one campus groups to speak, but outside who can judge. Doesn't the Bible say. "Let he who is without sin cast organizations to inform ICC Fridays, W016C Student Union, and we'll the first stones." Apply this and get off of people's backs about the members on what is happening on take down what you have to say. First six to whole subject. and off campus. Mr. Landsdale s comments eight students and staff who show up will get Craig Majors and the decision of the SOBC to their mugs in the paper. Won't Mom be proud? Sophomore, Liberal Arts decrease the ICC budget has not Pick a Ticket... PARKING VIOLATION ,v A(v^ KO{6.< ENCLOSE THE VIOLATION ^ W,TH YOUR PAYMENT >// °aSh l e you w,s £n ai r f fo mus? J° appeal this violation, v. ®"rt Sf® ™ ' be filed with the Parking * S°^ 9 , T^ansP°rta Parking Services and Transportation and the Student Election Commission are sponsoring a Parking Amnesty Day J?. Wednesday, April 14 M & from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. { in the Student Union Food Court \ in conjunction with Student Government Elections. Students will be able to have one ticket removed from their records that is not for a moving violation or for illegally parking in a fire lane or handicap designated area. Also, students need not produce the ticket to have it removed from their records. FREE FOOD WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED! (as if you needed more incentive!) I WIDNCSOaX. APRIL 7. 1999 Tones and rhythms blend in Ensemble Kalinda By CHERJANET LENZY rhythms, and continuities of the Mendoz.a. He also was a singer, Spotlight Writer beat arc techniques that are com- dancer and drummer for more monplace in African music. These than 20 years in Habana's Car- Samba, mcrengue, calypso and characteristics are easily detectable nival celebrations with the group salsa arc just a few of the sounds in Latin American and Caribbean Comparsa Jardinera. He has that can be heard through out En- music as well. also played with Habar.a's semble Kalinda's music. Ensemble Kalinda will host a Comparsa Compania Elcctrica Thisgroup will spice up Wright workshop in the Creative Arts and was the director of a carni- State as they perform on April 15, Center's Recital Hall from 12:30 val comparsa in Pinar del Rio. at 8 p.m. in the Studcni Union p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 15. Cuba. Multipurpose Room. During the workshop members Jose Hernandez, starting Ensemble Kalinda is an eight Miguel Rivera, Carlos Eguis- playing the drums profession- member musical group who per- Aguila and Jose Hernandez, will ally at the age of 11 with the forms popular and traditional mu- explain cxactly how African music group Angelitos. He has worked sic from the Caribbean and Latin influences the music they perform. with artists such as, Tito Puentcs, America. The group was formed in Miguel Rivera, the group's Peter Frampton and Oscar 1994 at Columbia College's Cen- musical director and principal ar- d'Lcon. He has recorded with ter for Black Music Research to ranger, began playing bass at the artists, the Chicago Jazz. En- demonstrate the African presence age of 14. Later he studied jazz at semble, Spanish Fly and has in Latin American and Caribbean Columbia College. Rivera has ac- recorded a soundtrack for Walt music. With a playlist that encom- companied such artists as Tito Disney World's "Jumanji." passes Cuban dance, traditional Allen. Junior Gonzalez, M Nco by night. Fora long lime. Neo twisted around, only to be re-ex- Beth Nielsen national rhythm with a Hindi chant "The Matrix" has been hunting for the Matrix plained and soon and soon It tries Chapman in "Bexond the Blue." through his secret hacking. He too hard to make the audience think, Some tracks may he deep and "Greatest Hits' almost spirtual. like "Sand and • ••• feels he is close, or at least getting or at least it tries to hard to manipu- closer, all the time, but something late the audience into believing the • • • Water, while others like "All I seems to block his way. That is film is highly intelligent and im- % Have" are pure love songs. "What i-> the Matrix?" until he realizes he is too close and pressively written. In fact it really Anyone who has seen the movie Like Sarah McLachlan. That's the question that this film he better look behind his back. isn't anything too new. It's the "Message in a Battle" may have Chapman uses emotion and rich hammers into the audiences head Following his trail are the effects and action that really turn already heard "Beyond the Blue," musical arrangements tocrcalc very throughout a very interesting two Agents, three men in black with an the film around. just one of the tracks featured on diverse, melancholy melodies. and a hall" hours. To tell the truth, altitude that not even Will Smith The effects are truly amazing Beth Nielsen Chapman's latest re- She captures in words what so when exiting the theater it seemed himself could compete with. They and breathtaking. It's almost as if lease "Greatest Hits." many of us may feel, but can never that the audience was still asking arc literally super-human, creatures the intelligent computer ty|>es in Chapman is an accomplished express. ( A If Butler) itself the same question. of iron will and determined to get this eyber-world put their own songwriter and has written many That is the main problem with their man. touch into the behind-the-scenes songs for other artists, including "The Matrix," the latest film from Trying to get in their way .ire a special effects work. recent mega-hit "This Kiss" per- writers/directors Larry and Andy group of cyber-misfits led by the Also the blend of fantastic formed by Faith Hill. Wachowski {"Bound"). After sit- mysterious Morpheus (Laurence action sequences with the com- Drawing from her past three ting though an admittedly impres- Fishburne). These guys want to puter wizardry makes for an inspir- albums. Chapman has collected 11 sive 150 minutes of film, one is left help out Nco and recruit him into ing action film. These action se- touching, sentimental songs deal- in a quandary. their band of rogues. quences will blow you back into ing with the loss and struggle that The Matrix is explained Morpheus believes that Neo is the projection booth. each of us may face in order to find throughout the film, but it is done the one that will defeat the power- "The Matrix" isa film of missed some better solution. For even in either so technically or so mysteri- ful Agents and lead the cyber-world opportunities. If it hadn't labored the darkest of times, things will get ously that the audience is left com- into happier times. over twisting the audience around better as Chapman declares in pletely screwed in the head. Is "The Matrix" a good film? (it tripped over itself there) for so "Happy Girl." The film follows Thomas Yes it is. but in a very simple way. long and moved quicker into the There's real ly no one consistent Anderson (Keanu Reeves) a mild It's good versus evil, period. In the effects and action pieces, this would style throughout the CD. Instead mannered computer programmer first half of the film, too much is have been a major event .(Brian Chapman mixes American pop by day and an expert hacker named trying to be explained and then Joo) with country and even adds inter- Beth Nielsen Chapman ROUTE l: MON. - THVRS. UNTIL 1O.0SPM / FRI. UNTIL 6.-KPM • ROUTF. 2: MON. - FRI. 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Indians, Braves will contend; "new-look" Reds hope for winning season By DAVID BIDDLE HR, 84 RBI), rightfielder Paul won't go into the postseason with a Sports Editor O'Neill (.317, 24 HR. 116 RBI) better record, but it all comes down and first baseman Tino Martinez to a few games in October. With the 1999 Major League (.281,28 HR. 123 RBI) join Will- Since the Yankees and Indians Baseball season finally underway, iams in the middle of the Yankees basically account for all the con- there remains only one pertinent lineup. tenders in the American League, question. Can anyone touch the If anyone is to catch the Yanks, let's move on to the National New York Yankees? it will be the Cleveland Indians. League. The Yanks are fresh off a sea- The biggest addition to the In- Once again, the hands down son in which they won 125 games dians roster is second baseman favorite in the NL is the Atlanta en route to their second World Sc- Roberto Alomar. Alomar had a bit Braves. ries championship in the last three of an off-year with the Orioles last The Braves epidemic of post- years. season (.282, 14 HR. 56 RBI), but season choking struck them again The scary thing is, unlike most is still "nc of the best second bag- last year when they were upset by other defending champions, the gers in the league and should have the San Diego Padres in the NL Yankees did not lose any of their a big year. Championship Series. big players to free agency. In fact, First baseman Jim Thome, Atlanta still has the best start- thanks to the bottomless pockets of rightfielder Manny Ramirez and ing pitching in the league thanks to owner George Steinbrcnncr, the Icftficldcr David Justice give the Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Yanks acquired arguably the best Indians a powerful 3-4-5 punch in John Smoltz, but there arc question pitcher in baseball. RogerClemens. the middle of their lineup. The trio marks surrounding their team. Clemens, the only player in the combined for 96 home runs a year First and foremost, the Braves history of the game to win five Cy ago, despite injuries to both Thome will have to play the 1999 season Young Awards, joins a staff that and Justice. without the services of first already includes David Cone, Andy If the Indians are to have a shot baseman Andres Galarraga, who Pettitte and Orlando Hernandez. at catching the Yankees, they will was diagnosed with cancer in Feb- Led by centerfielder Bernic need outstanding performances ruary. Galarraga smacked 44 home Williams, the Bronx Bombers also from their pitching staff. More runs a year ago and will be re- boast one of the fiercest lineups in specifically from right-handers placed in the Braves lineup with the league. Williams signed a Bartolo Colon and Jaret Wright. Ryan Klesko who hit only 18. seven-year/ $87.5 million contract Colon was 14-9 with a 3.71 ERA Third baseman Chipper Jones in the off-season and is coming off last year and Wright was 12-10 (34), catcher Javy Lopez (34) and a year in which he led the Ameri- with an inflated ERA of 4.72. ccntcrficldei Andruw Jones (31) can League with a .339 batting Remember, all the Indians have average. to do is outplay the Yankees in a kee "Baseball" p. 15 Greg Vaughn, who hit 50 home runs last season for the Shortstop Derek Jeter (.314,19 seven-game series. They probably Padres, hopes to jump-start the Reds lineup this year. WSU Softball's winning streak ends at 15 games Raiders now 19-7 on the season; Demmitt hitting .522, Kolle hitting .450 with a 16 game hitting streak. By BRANDY HOLLON On March 30, the Raiders shut- the Raiders to their second win will face on their home field will be Freshman first baseman Am- Sports Writer out long time rival University of against UD bringing her overall a double-header against Ball State Dayton in a double-header with record to 7-3. on April 14 at 3 p.m. ber Kolle is second on the team with a .450 baiting average. The Wright State softball team scores of 5-0 and 7-2. A 3-1 victory against Morehead Sophomore second baseman extended their winning streak to 15 The first victory against the Fly- State brought senior pitcher Angie Michelle Demmitt was named Ath- games before unfortunately losing ers was claimed by sophomore Hook's record to an impressive 7- lete of the Month by the Student- In this section: the second game of a double-header pitcher Kim Sycks, which brought I. Athlete Council for the month of to Morehead State on March 31,4- her record to 5-2 for the season. These three victories, along March. • Wright State base- 2. Junior pitcher Kelly Herbst led with the disappointing loss, brings Demmitt's outstanding perfor- ball results the Raiders overall record to 19-7. mance includes a .552 batting av- These games have been prepar- erage. four home runs. 27 runs bat- p. 14 ing the Raiders for their Midwest- ted in, 24 runs scored, 13 stolen ern Collegiate Conference oppo- bases, six doubles and three triples. • WSU women's nents. the first of which the Raiders Demmitt also ended the month will face on April 11 at Wisconsin- tennis re-cap Green Bay at 12 p.m. p. 16 Seventh-year head coach Sheila Nahrgang will be trying to lead her team to improve on last year's third- • Look t or Dr. Dan place finish in the MCC. which Stupp's Sports Shot was the highest finish ever for the Wright State softball team. next week The next opponent the Raiders Kelly Herbst Michelle. Demmitt iuiLumtuiu I THE BUARDVU4 WIONISOAY. »PfiH 7. 1999 Basebnll Raiders drop three out of four against Butler I Do you have an idea By DAVID BIDDLE They also finished 9-13 in the MCC I for a sports story? "->orts Editor which was good for fourth-place The Raiders lost five starters All suggestions are ic Wright Slate baseball team from last year's squad and 13 welcomed. Drop by .ftree out of four games to Ictlcrmcn in all. rente rival Butler last week, The Raiders played last night at our office and share ili. ^ping their record to 14-1 i over- the University of Dayton. The all and 1-3 in Midwestern Colle- score was not available by press it with us, or call us giate Conference play. time. The baseball team begins a The four-game series against three-game home stand against at 775-5536. Butler came on the heels of the Cleveland State on Friday. Raiders' dramatic 9-8, comeback victory over Miami University last Thursday. Freshman outfielder Chris Ranstead had the game-winning hit against the RcdHawks and sophomore Scott Marshall picked up his first victory of the season. The Raiders were trailing 8-7 heading into the final inning of play. The first two games against Butler were dominated by the Bull- dogs from start to finish. Hie first game ended in a 5-1 score and the second game finished with a 15-4 count. However, the Raiders were not discouraged as they came back to throttle the Bulldogs in game three. 16-6. Senior Terry Lambert picked up the win against BU to improve to 3-0 on the season. The Raiders were edged 2-1 in the finale with freshman lefty Brian S'.ephens taking the hard-luck loss. K»rthe season, Stephens is now 4-! with a 3.29 BRA. The early candidate for MCC Newconter-of-the-Year has thrown 54.6 innings and has registered 51 strikeouts while walking only nine Senior closer Mark Squire is 0- 2 with an impressive 1.04 ERA. Squire also has a teain-high eight saves on the young season. SUMMER SCHOOL FOR PEOPLE With senior Casey Sanford on the shelf with an arm injury, the Raiders need some of their other ON THEIR WAY TO THE TOP. hurlers to really step up. Lambert, junior Jason Krcn/.ke, If you didn't sign up for ROTC as qualify for a full tuition scholarship sophomore Chris Bedford and a freshman or sophomore, you and advanced officer training sophomore Kevin Morse ail will can catch up this summer by when you return to campus next play bigger roles than origonally attending Army ROTC Camp fall. You'll also have the self- expected this year. Leading the team in hitting is Challenge, a paid five-week —j- confidence and discipline senior shortstop Dusty Beam who course in leadership. you need to succeed in has an average of .402, along with Apply now. You may college and beyond. six home runs and 38 RBI Junior Josh Hart from Spring- *CF|iENCt field is hitting .397 with one homer and 17 RBI Other notables for the Raiders ARMY ROTC are: sophomore infieldcr Jim Mor- ris who is hitting .342. Ranstead. THE SMARTEST COLLEGE COURSE YOU CAN TAKE who is hitting at a .333 clip and : Marshall who is hitting .321. For details, visit 328 Fawcctt Hall or call WSU finished the 1998 season 775-2622/2763 with a disappointing 20-34 record. I WtONCSDOY. MHit 7. 1999 THt StJJWOWJi ('Mil i • 'U IliK'd "hdiclclcr Brian Jordan will add Sweeney. Jeffrey Hammonds. Hal Braves' dangerous lineup Moms) and possibly their relief •.'Achilles heel of the Braves cinnati has right-hamlets Pete pitching. The Reds relievers are need pioduction from elsewhere. ' relief pitching and that Harnisch and Brett I omko, who young, but ver> talented mainly from their pitchers, if they be what kills then) in this won l-l and I3games respectively If the Reds are to contend. thc> want to compete this veai. Due to yea - playoffs. a year ago. will needtheirpin liing staff to st.iy injuries, the Cardinals have one of After three sub-par seasons, the The «>i: ;er two members of the healthy. If they are not m conten- the weakest pitching staffs in the Cincinnati Reds appear to he Reds stall ;> riphtie Jason Borl- tion come July 31, look lor Bow Jen NL headed in the right direction once and Id'iy Sieve Avery t.i trade both Neagle and Vaughn The NL West race appears to be again. Both Bere and Avery wi re once for prospects. wide open, with the Los Angeles The resurgence of the Reds two ol the t # SUM mrnrni srorar a *sr"%iiS • . ^;-s |i if -. IT PAYS-TOI DISCOVER Mil 0000 0000 0 TM GUARDIAN WtDNlSOAY. APRIL 7. Women's tennis Congrats to WSU'sThornton By DAVID BIDDLE Sports Editor Oilier Raiders who look home team downs Dayton first place finishes at the MCC's At the MC< CI ampionsnips. were: Adam Cicora (2(H) freestyle), Thornton set new rev ord in the KM) Kristen Ctisimano (500 and 1650 MORGAN SANBORN Montero. more Justin Thornton l>ecame the 1 first WSU swimniercvertoqualily backstroke (4S.03) and the 200 freestyle I, Cliasi Riley 1100 back- orts Writer "She Montero) has been play - backstroke (1:45.41 j. Thornton stroke I and Julie Graham (100 and ing really well for the past couple for ihe NCAA National Swim meet. The honor capped off a won- also took home first-place in the 200 breaststroke). On April I. ihe Wright Stale of weeks." said Marcum. * men's tennis team won a huge Other key members of the Raid- match against the University of ers team include: Melissa Dunham- Dayton. Freer, Anjali Mathur, Molly 'Flic score was 6-1 when the Klinker. Molly Davis. Hillary match was finally called due to Shantcau and Kristen Bernhardt. darkness. Next week is a big one for the Thinking Ohio ARP? Since WSU had the necessary women's tennis team because on five points, they were deemed vic- April 8 they are travelling to Chi- torious. cago to face the University of Illi- "Everyone played really well nois-Chicago. Call Aetna! on Wednesday. Beating UD is a The matchagainst UfC will kick big win for us uiid we are all very offa long schedule of games within excited," said sophomore Leslie the conference. ARP is Ohio's NEW Alternative Retirement Plan, a 401(a) defined Marcum. While in Chicago, the lean: will A key player for head coach also play matches against Chicago contribution plan for eligible employees of Ohio State University. Charlie Painter and the Raiders State and Milwaukee. Times have against UD was freshman Gloria vet to be set. 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