Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU

BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications

5-5-2009

The BG News May 5, 2009

Bowling Green State University

Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news

Recommended Citation Bowling Green State University, "The BG News May 5, 2009" (2009). BG News (Student Newspaper). 8090. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/8090

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. What's Feliz Cinco de Mayo .outhof-the burdei Against popular American belwf. today is not Mexico's Independence Day. Today commemorates the outnum- Reverend's (Chico's) 9% bered Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5.1862. In the United States. . ' El Zaiape. S4« Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture. Mexico's Independence Day is September 16. •*' O'doba \2% ChipotMX Cinco de Mayo: 9% Taco Belt 12*

■

Checkout THE BG NE V hitp//bo/ ESTABLISHED 1920 A daily independent student press serving the campus and surrounding coVimuii Tuesday May 5.2009 Volume 103. Issue 152 Funding cut for student WWWBGVIEWSCOM Architecture organizations across campus program makes a comeback The current economic downturn has left SBC allocating less money to student groups The University is By Courtney Flynn of money the administration has larger cut for the following year, are hoping to develop its Reporter decided to allocate to all student the organizations associated with architecture program organizations. The kinds used for the musical arts. Funding is down in all areas at the student organization funding are There are about 13 musical stu- so that it can compete University and the Student Budget from a percentage of the general dent organizations that will receive with other universities Committee has not been excluded fee students pay, Wolf said. partial funding for next year and in the state | Page 3 from losing funding and cutting "We are given a set number of nothingforthe2010to2011 school student organizations' ftinding for funds which we can allocate at the year, Wolf said. the 2009-2010 school year. beginning of the year," Wolf said. These music student organiza- Delayed trains There are over 300 student This year the SBC received fund- tions are losing funding because organizations registered with the ing requests totaling about SI 2 they are associated with an aca- and theft Office of Campus Activities, and of million, but only has S400.000 demic class. While traveling that, about 186 applied for fund- in funds to allocate for the next The SBC policy states that stu- around Austria, ing for the 2009-2010 school year, school year, Wolf said. dent organizations associated said Philip Wolf, Student Budget "Our goal was to be as transpar- with a class shall not receive fund- travel Columnist Alison Committee co-chair. ent and fair as possible." Wolf said. ing from the SBC because the col- Kemp experienced The SBC is a recommending The organizations that saw the delayed travels and body of 11 students which allo- most significant cuts in funding for See FUNDING | Page 2 robbery | Page 4 cates funds based on the amount the next year and will see an even With summer comes boring television Columnist Marisha Pietrowski discusses TIME TO the lackluster television schedule that comes The cell phone ban to be voted on today along every summer AUINJBUZAS I THE BC NEWS could cost talkative drivers up to $150 if caught | Page 4 A WELL-DESERVED BREAK: Freshmen Collm Wesline and Scott Shaffer take a break from studying for their finals to play some football outside Founders yesterday afternoon By Freddy Hunt THE CELL PHOME BAN Still leaving Editor-in-Chief ■ Would ban dialing, teening. in June Talk too much on the cell phone talking, texting or inputting infor- and expect a fee from the service The Iraqi prime University seeks money for mation into phone device while provider. Talk at all while driving operating a vehicle minister has decided through the city of Bowling Green ■ Emergency situations, parked against allowing and chatty drivers could expect a vehicles and handsfree devices are US. troops to remain internships and co-ops $150 fine from city. exempt Today, Howling Green voters ■ Signs about the ordinance would in Iraq after the By Allison Borgtll that will assist them in their selec- have the chance to vote on an ordi- be posted at city limits withdrawal deadline Reporter tion of their careers and lull time nance that would ban the use of cell ■ Would not be enforced on 1-75 employment after graduation," phones while operating a vehicle. ofJune30|Page8 ■ Would be a primary offense with a Students may be offered an Piersol said. "Our goal is to double The ordinance was voted on the increased number of internship the number of internships and co- ballot by city council in mid-April. penalty up to J1SO and co-op opportunities begin- ops in the next five years." City Councilman Bob McOmber Year ends badly ning next year if the University Prior to the completion of the said the ban was proposed based on signage at the city's major entrances. for BG golf succeeds in attaining grant mon- RFP, a Co-op/Internship Task a national and international trend. During the first year Brooklyn The Falcon golf ies from the Choose Ohio First Co- Force was appointed in November Five states — California, enacted the law, violators bare- op/ Internship Program. to review- co-op and internship Connecticut, Washington, New York ly received a slap on the wrist. If team finished poorly at The University will be sending a programs at the University and and New Jersey — and nearly 45 offenders weren't let off the hook the MAC Tournament, Request for a Proposal (RFP) to the develop "recommendations for countries have initiated a cell phone with a warning, Brooklyn City placing eighth out of state May 8 in order to apply for an the vision and administration of ban for vehicle operators. McOmber Counrilwoman Cathy Puccie said Experiential Learning Impact Grant the co-op/internship component said. Some states, like Ohio, allow they were issued a fine of only $3. nine | Page 6 of approximately S3 million for the of academic programs," accord- local governments to decide on "When we passed it we didn't 2009-2010 academic year, accord- ing to the Task Forces Final Report, an ordinance. Washington, D.C., look at it as a penalty," she said, "we ing to Barry PiersoL assistant to the which was sent March 25 to Mark Chicago, Detroit, Santa Fe, N.M., looked at it as a way to educate dean and director of co-ops in the Gromko, interim vice president for and Philadelphia are some major people of the hazard of driving while College of Technology who helped academic affaiis and provost, and cities that have adopted a city-wide on the telephone." write the RFP and served on the Edward Whipple, vice president for ban. Cleveland passed a ban on text A grace period to educate driv- Univetsity's Co-op/ Internship Task student affairs. messaging while driving last month. ers of the ordinance would be the Force. Recommendations were offered ihe first city in the country to likely protocol in Bowling Green if "Through this grant, we are going by the Task Force "to support future pass a ban on cell phone use while the ordinance passes, said li. Tony to touch more students in making behind the wheel was Brooklyn. I letrick, of the Bowling Green Police them aware of the opportunities See GRANT | Page 2 Ohio, in 1999 — not a surprise com- Division. that lay outside of the classroom ing from the safety conscious city "It's not uncommon for us to pro- that also passed the first mandatory seatbelt ordinance. Both laws are See CELL PHONE | Page 2 What do you think is THIS WEEK'S CITY COUNCIL MEETING proudly showcased to passersby on the biggest distraction (Compiled by City Editor Knsten Vasas. Next meeting: May 18)

while driving? Action: a resolution was adopted authorizing Utilities Director Kevin transferring previously appropriated Maynard to enter into a contract If passed, the city school levy will raise taxes that will funds within the finance committee. with Infilco Degremont for the repair Vote: 7-0 and rehabilitation of the water treat- help 'maintain the school district's financial stability' Action: a resolution was adopted ment plant accelerators. authorizing the filing of a four-year Vote: 7-0 By Lin Chafeti capital and operating plan with the Action: an ordinance was adopted Reporter THE SCHOOL LEVY Ohio Department of Transportation. authorizing Utilities Director Kevin ■ Levy would increase income tax Vote: 7-0 Maynard to enter into a contract CHELSEA LYONS One of the issues voters in Bowling fee for city schools from one-half Sophomore. Education Action: an ordinance was adopted with GIS Landmark for the sewer Green will be voting on today is the percent to 1 percent authorizing municipal administra- manhole GPS project. ■ Last school levy passed was in tor John Fawcett to sign a contract Vote: 7-0 city school levy. 'Guys running with 2005 with the international Association of Registered voters will have the Rhonda Melchi, treasurer of their shirts off." ■ Bowling Green City Schools Firefighters- opportunity to vote on two ballot Bowling Green City Schools, said if was one of four school districts |Pag«4 Vote: 7-0 issues today: the levy passes it will raise the income in Wood and Lucas counties to Action: a resolution was adopted - The Bowling Green City School tax fee for the city schools from one I earn a perfect score out of 30 . authorizing Mayor Quinn to District wants a new 1 percent half percent to one percent. file an application with the U.S. income tax to fund school operating "The money will go towards the categories. Department of Justice for the pur- expenses. If passed, it will com- operation of the school systems," ■ 162 Ohio school districts have a pose of acquiring financial assistance mence in 2010 and last five years. she said. "We are projecting a deficit levy on the ballot today. from the Edward Byrne Memonal - The city of Bowling Green will be in the next few years." TODAY Justice Assistance Grant Formula deciding whether texting or talking The last time Bowling Green had a school levy passed was in 2005. 1998, and we have to deal with infla- t™l Partly Cloudy program. on a cell phone while in a vehicle will Vote: 7-0 be outlawed. Hugh Caumartin, superintendent of tion," he said. "The only place we High: 70. Low: 48 Action: an ordinance was adopted Bowling Green City Schools, said can find that money is locally." authorizing Utilities Director Kevir However, no primary election will it's customary for school districts Caumartin said he hopes the levy, Maynard to contract with the north- take place for city council positions to have a levy on a ballot every few if passed, will help maintain the western water and sewer district for in Bowling Green because neither years an additional 25.000 gallon per day political party filed more than one "In Bowling Green we haven't See SCHOOL | Page 5 increase m the wholesale water sup- candidate for each position. The received any extra state money since TOMORROW ply contract. election between the Republican PM Showers Vote: 7-0 and Democratic candidates will take i High: 73. Low: 56 Action: an ordinance was adopted place in November 2009. [\ VISIT BGVIEWS.COM: NEWS. SPORTS, UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 10 Monday May 4.2009 WASHINGTON WWWBGVIEWS.COM

Senators want next justice The Daily Crossword Fix P)AfOR broughthrauaht to youvou bvby l^HW I 1

• > 4 ■ 1 10 ii " 13 14 1 Playboy's founder, fondly to have wide experience 2 Fauna starter? 15 ' • ■ 3 Tin Tin 17 1 4 Picked up the tab By Douglass K. DinM 5 Football kick 19 ■70 LH 6 Rabbit residence 7 The Moor of Venice 77 :?)" ■H >5 8 Journalist Jacob August WASIIINGTON - Ito-siilent Hanick It 71 7» fH. M 9 Piercing cry Obamafe search i" replace rent- 10 Abe Lincoln's boy 11 Snow ing Supreme (nun lustier David " H" 12 Watery expanse i< '."■. Stutter should extend beyond the LH 13 Handle capably Occurring in small current roster ol federal judges, i^B " JH1S ■11) 40 41 18 Husky-voiced stages 21 Quito's country Dubbers senators from Ixnh political parties pv 44 1 - 22 "The Silver Streak" Like bad bread said yesterday b co-star Saudis, e.g. * r^H~" ■■<' "I would like to see mote people 23 Comet heads Inventor of dynamite from outside the judicial monas- 48 *fl so 11 S3 24 Stow Ill-gotten profit 27 Only fair Revise a manuscript ter\. somebody vvho has had some S3 u u 29 Afternoon show "Pursuit ol the Graf real-life experience not just as a ■ 31 Element fig. judge." said Veniioni Sen. Patrick 34 -maiesty Slugger's stat »» ■ 36 Spills the beans Sea eagle Leahy chairman ' ihe Senate 37 Start Tolkien's tree Judiciary Committee iliat will hold ■ 39 Factual Dolores Rio hearings when < ibama makes his ACROSS 41 Pass through a mem- nomination. brane Nodngthatall nine justices came ! ABCs 45 Sees dttecdy from the federal appeals 7 Banter 46 Netflix rental court senators on the committee 15 Depth charge, slangily 47 "Gimme a _" 16 Magnetite et al. 48 "Here Again" (Whitesnake said someone with a wider breadth 17 dream: optimist's philosophy #1 hit) of experience would be a phis. 18 One shivering atop Mount 49 Abbey resident in a rock-'n'- When he was discussing the Ararat? roll musical? 19 Tool in a Beltast bakery? 53 Senous Fnsbee thrower9 ANSWtRS qualities he would seek in Stutters 21 Vous, in Weimar 56 Work too hard successor, Obama said last week he 22 Pester tor payment 57 Dinner alternative s u * 1 U liHs S 3 N 1 wanted someone w nh empathy rot 23 Follower ot Christ? 58 Blush N 1 anitiBiiHWJviv avenge Americans Conservatives 24 Alma 59 Allure o a « i A OHM J;D,r 3 S I a 26 Polished 60 Covers with crumbs tear that mean- the president W N O «*3 S V 3 HIP ■aPfo O 1 29 Ot no value 0 H •i --P n A ri H sTali v a would considei judicial activists' 31 Houston team affiliated with the J « V9aVM|S3N31tlV tor the seat. NHL's Minnesota Wild | H[0 O H 0 3 3 Id Hal Leahy said he expects the MM 32 The Boss's address? 33 Desperate larmer's transaction? | 1 3 a In i s a | 1 sto a a v ] 1 3 S fl | 1 N V S 1 1 3 justice to be confirmed by the 36 Distant court's new lenn in (Ictober and 38 Catcher with a pot 3 1 S H " S ' __1M M S 1 11 1 that the president will consult with 42 Actress Francis and others V H n i a i o QBO x a H v a lawmakers front both parties. 43 Military exercise S i a O N () H 1 ■'. * D H s * 3 1 1 tl V .1 1 <<■'< 3 I S V (i I would like to see, certainly, more' women on the court. I laving only one woman on the Supreme HIGH SPEED DSL Cxnirt does not n'tln nlieinakcupot S29 95/MONTH the i fnited States, I think we should hTERDET JERVKEJ have mote women. We should have COMPUTER REPAIRS more minorities,'' Leahy said. @www.dacor.nei Sen. Allen Specter ol or call 419.352.3568 :il«l Wrasl Wooslnr Bawling Graon Pennsylvania a committee mem IXT who lasi week -witched from the Republican to the Democratic Batty suggested someone in the For Rent For Rent mold of a statesman or stateswom

an. and said he could imagine a 1BR avail Aug 09. Apts Studio- 1.2S3BR, nominee who was not a lawyer, HEADING OUT: upreme Court just 443 N Enterprise. S300/mo www literentals.com BG 1BR avail Aug 09, May & Aug. call 419-353-8206 if that a person had the right cre- testifying to I (Commit dentials, Washington tor his confirmation he 112 Ridge St. S350/mo NEWS Efficiency apt avail. Avail Aug. Great houses. Great loca- 1 443 N Enterprise. S250'mo. tions 1BR -S395/mo. 3BR -S795/mo. Classified Ads Call 419-308-2458 Also properties zoned lor 5 -$1200/mo & 6 -$1600/mo. 2BR duplex w/ Irg LR. util w/ W7D. Call 419-353-0326 for details. 419-372-6977 8th & High St, S595/mo. garage avail Ask about security deposit specials! In IK; Nt> _ noi kn, to* ru avail May. call 419-352-8872 ■dwnlMiiiHiudverttMmmu IIIJIOut diwrdli nillativ Nice, large 3-4 BR, block frm cam- encowigE.....>„,.i,i dtscrimlnaiton..,-, nil,,, igalrai uiy individualndMdual oiM aoupK""'I> on' ihe bail! »>f m~. 2BR duplex. Irg LR. Irg bath w/ W/D. pus W/D. short term lease avail, m, , ni.,i craed, reHslon naiioml origin, garage avail. $595'mo, avail May. pet Iriendly, call 419-806-4219. M'Ml.ll ,111,111.1111)11 <1l*.ll,lllt\ call 419-352-8872 wKm i, tin tmtaol .tin "Tin r Icgaly Shamrock Storage -1724 E Wooster. protected stttiu 3 BR home. 1 block to campus. Summer storage near campus avail [he BC Nnvsmenmthe right lodectine, ofl-street parking, lull kitchen, W/D Call 419-354-0070 to reserve today! dbconllniM oi mrM in) ■dvctlhcnwnl Call 419-353-9102 tor more Into nich i, ihoM round i<> be di Summit Hill - 418 S Summit St. Kklnrj in tactual baaie, mHlcadlngoi also 3 BR house. 2 blks south ol campus. 2 BR. A/C. garage. W/D. remodeled, ■ n.ituir Ml adventfemrnU i i editing .ind approval Large kitchen & util room, W/D. C/A. spacious, pet Iriendly, new low price! $885/mo. call 419-352-7090 130-134 Liberty St -1 & 2 BR's avail $465-$625/mo . gas & elec 3 room efficiency, furnished. MIKE GROll Call 419-354-6036 S375/mo, available May 1st ,J www.bghighlandmgmt com MAKING A CHANGE: this June 7.2007 (ilo photo, a pump handle fof ESS In . President Batack Call 419-601 -3225 Obamas commitiici i ■ i :ake on climate change an I potties is about I Services Offered The Highlands - 220 Napoleon Rd 3BR house available August. sensitive quest on about the widespread use of ethanol Does it help or hurt the I 1BR apts. S37S-S415'mo + elec 606 5th St, $850/mo tuMI, excellent Jay-Mar 8th S High St Southside Storage. 993 S Main St. conditioni Call 419-308-2458. 2BR apts - S475-495/mo + gas/elec has units available tor summer! Call 419-354-6036. 9am-3pm M-F. 3BR. 2 bath - house w/ den. 5th St. Call 419-353-8206 www.bghighlandmgmt com Ethanol to test Obama White House S750/iiio avail May, call 419-352-8872 The Homestead 1,2 BR's & 1 BR w/ study apts Personals 4BR, 2 bath - house, bsmt w/ W/D S515-650/mo + all util. great location! on climate hookup. Wooster St, $1050/mo. science Call 419-354-6036. 9am-3pm. M-F avail May, call 419-352-8872 Reward leading to arrest and con- www.bghighlandmgml.com should not count when the I l'\ Council, an environmental advo- viction ot those involved in an assault on 4/25 on shuttle at ByH..iWH.b«rt calculates elhanol's climate i acj group, said that wouldn't Enclave Bldg 7. Call 352-2571. The Associated Press impact. mean the end of ethanol. "It defies common sense that Ethanol from existing produc- WASHINGTON President I l'\ would publish a proposed > IVYW00DAPTS. * tion facilities is grandfathered Help Wanted • • RarackObama- commitment to rule-making with harmful con and "there are ways to produce ». I Bdrms./Studios •. take on climate change and put elusions for biofuels based on advanced elhanol's that would IBARTENDING! up to S300/day No science over politics is about to incomplete sciem e and inaccu- comply with the greenhouse Spring Special: exp necessary Training provided be tested as In- administration rate assumptions," complained thresholds," even using land use Call 800-965-6520 ext 174 Reduced Rent faces a politic ally sensitive ques- Sen. Charles Grassley, It Iowa climate impacts il the industry tion about the widespread use of lie was one ol 12 farm-state those to adopt them, (acetic Instructor needs childcare for * Near BGSU. private lyr/old twins in BG home. ethanol: Does it help or hurt the senators, both Democrats and said. »• patio/entrance, extra Call 419-466-8363 tor more into tight against global wanning? Republicans, who wrote I PA But latin Interests and their or e-mail: stacit@bgsu edu • storage, pets welcome $8 - $14+ an hour! The Environmental Protection Administrator Lisa lackson in allies in (ongress ate pushing to *• short-term leases avail. Agency is close to proposing eth- March, urging the agency to stick gel the- EPA to at least postpone SUMMER OPENINGS Flex sched. $14.25 base - appt. ^C, Also, no Security 1-2 Days per week during school anol standards. Isut two years to assessing only die direct emis- any consideration of the land * customer sales/service, will train. •0 IX-posil and 1/2 off 1st ago, when Congress ordered a sions. USB impacts issue, arguing the Full Time during summer break all ages 17*. interview now. month if vou move in huge increase in ethanol use, Ethanol. which in the future science surrounding the issue is start alter finals! Call 419-740-7299 before'5/.M/09.- www.homecityice.com lawmakers also told the agen- ma) lefromcellulosicsourc- uncertain. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED • WILL THAW cy to show that ethanol would cssui h ,is switchgrassand wood Ihe senators' letter said thai ; 419-352-7691 EH. >«' • •Ki'stnclittiis A|ipl\ produce less pollution linked chip i- promoted by its advo- an overreaching regulation by For Rent 1-800-899-8070 to global warming than would cates .1- a "green" substitute lot l-.l'A on elhanol's link to climate gasoline that will help the U.S. gasoline. change "could seriously harm • ACROSS FROM KOHL HALL ' So how will the ll'A define reduce us reliance on fossil fuels, our U.S. hioluels growth strat- 2BR apt-1026E. Wooster, espei i.ilh foreign oil. That tran- S595/mo. avail NOW' greenhouse gas emissions from egj by Introducing uncertainty 7 Bedroom Apartments ethanol production and use? sition is a priority ol the (ibama and discouraging future invest- 2 huge BR apt -1024 E Wooster, SHAMROCK S495/mo, avail August Given the political clout of farm While Mouse. ments." From Only $499! 1 BR apt - 920 E Wooster. ^VILLAGE ££> On selected floor plans interests, will the science conflict Ill 20(17, Congress ordered Environmentalists say there S495/mo incl all util. avail Aug 09 ^NCondominiums^N with the politics? huge increases in ethanol use. have been enough studies on 2 - 2BR apts - 920 E Wooster. Storage & Studios 2 Bedroom Apartments Environmentalists, citing van requiring refiners to blend 21) the indirect Impact of ethanol on S695/mo. avail May 8 Aug Call 614-668-1116 From Only $599! ous studies and scientific papers billion gallons with gasoline- In greenhouse pollution lo justify • Near Campus On selected floor plans say the agency must factor in 2015 and a further expansion to the science " 2 and 3 BR apts/houses. 09-10 sy. ,'lt> billion gallons a year by 2022. more than just the direct, heat Ignoring the Indirect Impacts see Cartyrenials com • Low Rates • Ground floor ranch trapping pollution from ethanol or call 419-353-0325 9am-9pm Congress said any fuel pro "will undermine the environ- • Accessable 24 hrs • Private entrance and its production. Then also dueitl in plains built alter 2007 mental benefits" ot the renew- "Avail, summer &/or 1 st semester • Patio point to "indirect'' impacts on must emit 20 percent less in able fuels program "and set a • 1724 E. Wooster only, see Cartyrentals com • Spacious kitchen global warming from worldwide greenhouse gases than gasoline poor precedent for any future Near Bob Evans Call 419-353-0325 9am-9pm • Pets welcome! changes in land use, including il II conies front corn, and W) per- policies attempting to reduce 1 8 2 BR apts close to campus, climate-threatening defoicsta cent less il from ccilulosic crops. global warming pollution," 17 FREE HEAT avail, in May, lor more into Meeting the direct emissions tjon, as land is cleared to plant environmental group wrote call Gary at 419-352-5414 Summer VARSIT. WllMM com or other ethanol crops, would not be a problem. Hut if lackson in response to the sen- 12 month leases only: Storage! Ethanol manufacturers and indirect emissions from expect- ator's plea. 3 N 841 3rd - 3BR duplex. $900 * util, agriculture interests contend ed land use changes are includ- Greene said the EPAs handling 424 S College - 3BR house ■c: the fallout from potential land ed, ethanol probably would fail of the ethanol rule will be a "a S700/mo * utilities, Don't Make Extra Work Leave Your "Things"! □ : , t use changes in the future, espe the test test of our ability to follow sound 818/822 2nd SI-2BR. daily those outside the United Nathaniel Greene, director science" even when it conflicts $510/mo + elec 453 S Prospect B - 1BR. States, have not been adequately of renewable c-neig\ polity at with the interests of powerful Call Today to Reserve a Unit: VARSITY SQUARE S330/mo ♦ electric proven or even quantified, and the Natural llesoutces Dclcnsc Interests. apartments www bgapartments com (419)354-0070 S Smith Contracting 419-353-7715 f^» 419-352-8917 www.shamrockbg.com Now Op«n Saturday 10-3 ^T^ rjjtfBOKHfctt Feliz i i u Against popular American belief today is not Mexico's Independence Day Today commemorates the outnum- Reverend's (Chico's) 956 bered Mexican army's victory ovef French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May S. 1862. In the United States. EIZaapeS4% Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture Mexico's Independence Day is September 16 Q'doba 1296 Chipoile A% Cmco de Mayo: 9% TacoM -I2X THE NE V - pals at ESTABLISHED 1920 A daily independent student press serving the campus and surrounding coVimuJi

Tuesday TOSSING THE PIG SK May 5,2009 Volume 103. Issue 152 Funding cut for student WWWBGVIEWSCOM Architecture organizations across campus program makes a comeback The current economic downturn has left SBC allocating less money to student groups The University is By Courtney Flynn of money the administration has laij^r ait torthe following year, are hoping to develop its Reporter decided to allocate to all student the organizations associated with architecture program organizations. Ilie funds used for die musical arts. Funding is down in all areas at the student organization funding arc There are about 13 musical stu- so that it can compete University and the Student Budget from a percentage of the general dent organizations that will receive with other universities Committee has not been excluded fee students pay. Wolt said. panial funding lor next year and in the state | Page 5 from losing funding and cutting "Wfe are given a set number of nothing tor the 20IOto 2011 school student organizations' funding for funds which we can allocate at the year, Wolf said. the 2009-2010 school year. beginning of the year." Wolf said. Thes musk student organiza- Delayed trains There are over 300 student This year the sue received fund- tions are losing funding because organizations registered with the ing requests totaling about S1.2 they are associated with an aca- and theft Office of Campus Activities, and of million, but only has S-IOO.IHXI demic class. While traveling that, about 186 applied for fund- in funds to allocate for the next The SBC policy states that stu- around Austria, ing for the 2009-2010 school year, school year. Wolf said. dent organizations associated said Philip Wolf, Student Budget "Our goal was to be as transpar- with a class shall not receive fund- travel Columnist Alison Committee co-chair. ent and fair as possible." Wolf said. ing fiom the SBC because the col- Kemp experienced The SBC is a recommending The organizations that saw the delayed travels and body of 11 students which allo- most significant cuts in funding for FUNDING >2 robbery | Page 4 cates funds based on the amount the next year and «ill see an even With summer comes boring television Columnist Mansha Pietrowski discusses the lackluster television schedule that comes The cell phone ban to be voted on today along every summer could cost talkative drivers up to $150 if caught | Page 4 A WELL-DESERVED BREAK: Freshmen CoHm Westme and Scon Shaffer lake a break from studying loi then finals lo play some football outside Founders yesterday afternoon. By Freddy Hunt THE CELL PHONE BAN Still leaving Editor-in-Chief ■ Would ban dialing, listening. in June Talk too much on the cell phone talking, texting or inputting infor- The Iraqi prime and expect a fee from the service mation into phone device while University seeks money for provider, Talk at all while driving minister has decided operating a vehicle through t he city of Bowling Green ■ Emergency situations, parked against allowing and chatty drivers could expect a vehicles and handsfree devices are U.S. troops to remain internships and co-ops S150 fine from city. exempt Today, Bowling Green voters ■ Signs about the ordinance would in Iraq after the By Allison Borg.lt that will assist them in their selec- have the chance lo vole on an ordi- be posted at city limits withdrawal deadline Reporter tion of their careers and full time nance that would ban the use of cell employment after graduation," phones while operating a vehicle. ■ Would not be enforced on 1-75 of June 301 Page 8 ■ Would be a primary offense with a Students may be offered an Piersol said. "Our goal is to double The ordinance was voted on the Increased number <>f internship 'the number of internships and co- Ixtllot by city council in mid-April. penalty up to $150 and co-op opportunities begin- ops in the next five years." City Councilman Bob McOmhcr Year ends badly ning next year if the University Prior to the completion of the said the ban was proposed based on signage at the city's major entrances. for BG golf succeeds in attaining grant mon- RFP. a Co-op/Internship Task a national and international trend. During the first year Brooklyn The Falcon golf ies from the Choose Ohio First Co- force was appointed in November Five states — California, enacted the law, violators bare- op/Internship Program. to review co-op and internship Connecticut Washington, New York ly received a slap on the wrist If team finished poorly at Tile University will tie sending a programs at the University and and New Jersey — and nearly 45 offenders weren't let off the hook the MAC Tournament, Request for a Proposal (RFP) to the develop "recommendations for countries have initiated a cell phone with a warning, Brooklyn City placing eighth out of state May 8 in order to apply for an the vision and administration of ban for vehicle operators, McOmber Coutuilwoman Cathy Pucde said Experiential Learning Impact (irant the co-op/intemship component said. Some states, like Ohio, allow lhe\ were issued a line of only S3. | Page 6 of approximately $3 million for the of academic programs," accord- local governments to decide on Whin we passed it we didn't 2009-2010 academic year, accord- ing to the Task force's Final Report, an ordinance. Washington, D.C.. look at it as a penalty." she slid, "we ing to Barry Hanoi assistant to the which was sent March 25 to Mark Chicago, Detroit. Santa I'e. N.M., looked at it as a way to educate dean and director of co-ops in the Gromko, interim vice president for and Philadelphia are some major people olthe hazard of driving while (jillege of Technology who helped academic affairs and provost, and cities diat have adopted a dtj wide on die telephone." write the RFP and served on the FdwardWliipple, vice president for ban. Cleveland passed a ban on text A grace period to educate dri\ University's Co-op/lntcniship Task student affairs messaging while driving last month. ers of the ordinance would be the force. Recoinniendiitions were offered The first city in the country to likely protocol in Bowling Green it " Through thisgrant, we are going by the Task force "to suppon future pass a ban on cell phone use while the ordinance passes, said 11. Ion) to touch more students in making behind the wheel was Brooklyn, I Ictrick. ot the Bowling Green Police them aware of the opportunities See GRANT | Page 2 Ohio, in 1999 — not a surprise com Division. that lay outside of the classroom ing from the safety conscious city "It's not uncommon lor us to pro that also passed the first mandatory

scatbelt ordinance. Both laws are CELLPHONE :>.)■.■ . What do you think is THIS WEEK'S CITY COUNCIL MEETING proudly showcased to passersby on the biggest distraction (Compiled by City Editor Kristen Vasas Next meeting: May 18)

while driving? Action: a resolution was adopted authorizing Utilities Director Kevin transferring previously appropriated Maynard to enter into a contract If passed, the city school levy will raise taxes that will funds within the finance committee. with Inflict) Degremont for the repair Vote: 7-0 and rehabilitation of the water treat- help 'maintain the school district's financial stability' Action: a resolution was adopted ment plant accelerators. authorizing the filing of a four-year Vote 7-0 By Lin Chjf.ti capital and operating plan with the Action an ordinance was adopted Reporter THE SCHOOL LEVY Ohio Department of Transportation. authorizing Utilities Director Kevin ■ Levy would increase income tax CHELSEA LYONS Vote: 7-0 Maynard to enter into a contract fee for city schools from one-hall1 with GIS Landmark for the sewer One of the issues voters in Bowling Sophomore. Education Action: an ordinance was adopted Green will be voting on today is the percent to 1 percent authorizing municipal administra- manhole GPS project. ■ Last school levy passed was in tor John Fawcett to sign a contract Vote: 7-0 city school levy. "Guys running with 2005 with the International Association of Registered voters will have the Rhonda Melclii. treasurer of their shirts off." ■ Bowling Green City Schools Firefighters opportunity to vote on two ballot BtAvling Green City Schools, slid if 4 the levy passes it will raise the it icon ie was one of four school districts IPW Vote: 7-0 issues today: Action: a resolution was adopted - The Bowling Green City School tax fee for the city schools from one in VNfood and Lucas counties to authorizing Mayor Quinn to District wants a new 1 percent lialf percent to one percent. earn a perfect score out of 50 file an application with the U.S. income tax to fund school operating "The money will go towards the categories. Department of Justice for the pur- expenses. If passed, it will com- operation of the school systems," ■ 162 Ohio school districts have a pose of acquiring financial assistance mence in 2010 and last five years. she said." We are projecting a deficit levy on the ballot today. from the Edward Byrne Memorial - The city of Bowling Green will be in the next lew years." TODAY Justice Assistance Grant Formula deciding whether texting or talking The last time Bowling Green had program. on a cell phone while in a vehicle will a school levy passed was in 2005. 1998. and we haw to deal with infla- Partly Cloudy Vote: 7-0 be outlawed. i high Caumartin. superintendent of tion," he said "The only place we High: 70. Low: - Action: an ordinance was adopted Bowing Green City Schools, said can find that money is locally." authorizing Utilities Director Kevin However, no primary election will it's customary for school districts Caumartin said he hopes the levy Maynard to contract with the north- take place for city council positions to have a levy on a ballot every few if passed, will help maintain the western water and sewer district for m Bowling Green because neither years, an additional 25.000 gallon per day political party filed more than one "in Bowling Green we haven't Sec SCHOOL | Page 5 increase in the wholesale water sup- candidate for each position. The received any extra state money since TOMORROW ply contract election between the Republican PM Showers Vote 7-0 and Democratic candidates will take I High: 73. Low: 56 Action an ordinance was adopted place in November 2009. [^ VISIT BGVIEWS.COM: NEWS. SPORTS. UPDATES. MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 Tuesday. May 5.2009 WWW.BGVIEWS.COM

BLOTTER The HeeBeeBGs is a small a Watts said. He also said they cur- and monthly budget meeting; with CORRECTION FUNDING cappella chamber ensemble of rently have a budget of about an advisor from the previous year. If an organization lias not fully SUNDAY, MAY 3 POLICY From Page 1 the University's Men's Chorus that $1,800 and plan to apply for spot 12:06 P.M. is associated with a one credit funding. met these requirements they are > nant reported an unknown We want to correct all factual lege the class is associated with is hour vocal lab. A music educa- In order to receive spot funding, subject to lose a certain percent- ibjei.1 threw a rock and broke the errors. If you think an error has supposed to be responsible for the tion major is required to complete the registered student organiza- age of their funding after their back passenger side window of his been made, call The BG News at funding. However, this policy has at least six credit hours of large tion may submit a request that annual budget has been decided vehicle, causing $400 in damages 419-572-6966. not been significantly enforced until ensemble music labs. does not exceed $1,000 to earn upon, Wolf said. this years budget hearings, ttfolf said The funding the HeeBeeBGs additional funding that was not "This score does not affect the "We had to reevaluate the situ- has received in the past from the anticipated during the annual initial amount of their annual fund- 29,636 people, Brooklyn's popu- ation due to the budget cuts SBC has been put towards help- funding hearing These hearings ing" Wolf said. "Only after the initial CELLPHONE lation of 11,586 people Ls nearly affecting the SBC funds and the ing the group grow and touring occur periodically throughout funding has been granted will the ■rom Page 1 three times smaller, according to University," he said. "We decided expenses. HeeBeeBGs ["resident the academic year and funding is score bring down their funding" the cities'Web sites. it is a conflict of interest and we Eric Watts said. granted to organizations that com- One organization that lost Milt' some son of grace period to Attorney Steve Spider, of Bowling can no longer Iprovide funding]. "For them to not even give us a plete the requirements, according funding because of this was the educate the public," Hetrick said. Green, said he thinks Bowling It is up to the musical arts to do it chance to apply for funding next to the SBC Funding Web site Environmental Action Group, AVrw done that with new stop Green courts would see more in the future." year is what really surprised me." Other smdent organizations according to laura Winebarger, signs. We're not about writing offenders than Brooklyn, but not One music student organiza- he said. have lost funding because of tiieir the group's president. tickets (or everybody; we also want only because it triples the popula- tion that has had its funding sig- Even though their funding is score. Each year student organi- To learn more on the SBC's poli- to educate people." tion. Unlike Brooklyn, Spider said nificantly decreased because of its supposed to be cut for this com- zations that apply for funding are cies and allocation of funds, visit II the ordinance is passed in Bowling Green has a large univer- association with academics is the ing school year the HeeBeeBGs given a score based on their con- their Web site at www.bgsu.edu/ Bowling Green, McOmber said sity with nearly 18.000 students HeeBeeBGs. received more than in the past, tracts budget hearing attendance dowiiloads/sa/file23499.pdf. signage will be posted at all major who love chatting on their cell entrances of the city. However, phones. passersby traveling on the inter- Bowling Green City Councilman while driving makes as much sense she was observed either dialing involved in the grant application state wont need to worry about Mike Frost doesn't believe the stu- as prohibiting drunk driving answering, talking, listening, tex- GRANT process "want to make people lulling ignore on their handhelds. aware of what potential this has dents make much of a difference. "Letting people talk on their cell ting or inputting any information From Page 1 'Wfe won't enforce it — even "I travel up and down 1-75 every- phones while they drive is like let- through the use of a keypad. The to an undergraduate's success." attempt to enforce it — on 1-75," day and believe me, everyone is ting people drive after they have ordinance makes an exception for growth of (co-op and intemshipl "We would like to be able to McOmber said talking on their cell phones," he had three or four beers," he said. emergencies situations, firemen, experiences, better tracking more explain and train and make other [he SI educational period is said. "Heck, my dad has one and According to a 1997 study by the law enforcement and emergency training, greater external engage- programs that aren't doing co-ops lung over in Brooklyn. Today, chat- he's 78 years old." New England Journal of Medicine, medical personnel. ment, and a dear and defined role aware of the process in which to happy drivers are liable to getting Although Frost agrees that using cell phone users are four times Originally, Bowling Green City for Ianilty," according to the report do that to integrate that into their slapped with a fine up to $105. acellphonewhilebehindthewheel more likely to be in a traffic acci- Prosecutor Matt Reger said he "(Members of the task force] curricula," he said. Increasing the penalty, however, is dangerous, he voted against the dent than drivers who are not wrote two cell phone ban ordi- looked, and we inventoried every The Cooperative Education has iioi decreased the number of ordinance, which made it onto the chatting on a handheld behind nances to go in front of city coun- single program on campus very, and Internship Program, which i ilkiulcrs. Brooklyn Clerk of Conns ballot by a 5-2 vote. the wheel cil: one being a primary offense, very thoroughly," Piersol said. is run by staff in the University's (.race Mustro said the number of "I don't believe people should be Citing another study, McOmber and the other a secondary offense. Piersol said the commit- Career Center, "places about the ticketed drivers has been increas- talking on their cell phones while said 7 percent of all traffic acci- A secondary offense is like the tee realized that the College of same number of students per ing, likely because of the popular- driving but I don't think it's a good dents are caused by cell phone seatbelt law; the police couldn't Technology has "the only 'pure' year that we do," Piersol said. He in ol handheld devices. idea for Bowling Green to essen- distractions pull nab someone just for gabbing, co-op program on campus." explained that in 2008 the CEIP In 2000, the first full year the tially be kind of a stand-alone In 2008, there were 1,167 traffic Reger said. The police would have "Others were pretty wowed and the College of Technology's ordinance was enacted, Mustro municipality in a cell phone ban," crashes, according to the Bowling to pull the driver over for a different about what our standards are co-op program each placed said 292 tickets were issued to driv- he said. "In my mind, it's a broader Green Police Division's annual offense, he said, which wouldn't and what's expected," he said. about 750 students in internships ers using cell phones. In 2005, the issue than that, at the state level." report. If the study McOmber have as much of an impact encour- Piersol said die College of and co-ops number reached 104 and peaked New Mexico. Pennsylvania, referred to is accurate, cell phones aging road safety. Technology's cooperative educa- loAnn Kroll, executive director in 2006 with 613 rickets issued. Massachusetts, Michigan and were responsible for 81 traffic Frost said he wouldn't favor the tion program is one of 10 other of the Career Center, said being Last year, 370 tickets were issued Illinois, in addition to Ohio, leave it crashes in Bowling Green last year. ordinance even if it was a second- schools' programs in the nation to able to offer more internship in drivers using their cell phones up to their cities to make the rules The ban as it appears on the ary offense. be accredited by the Accreditation and co-op opportunities would in Brooklyn. of the road. ballot is a primary offense, which "In my mind it kind of puts the Council for Cooperative be "wonderful news for Bowling But when compared to Bowling Based on dozens of studies. means an officer has the right to community at odds," Frost said. Education. All majors in the col- Green students in manyways." She (Ireen, which has a population of McOmbersaid banning cell phones pull over a driver because he or 'We haw a lot of people that really lege are required to participate in said students would have more rely on their cell phones for busi- three co-ops. opportunities to apply their class- REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER 1 ness and people arc very strongly "We're going to use our college room learning, "develop valuable opinionated about it" we hope... as the model that oth- relationships and connections For drivers who conduct busi- ers can follow," Piersol said. "If with employers that could lead to ness on their phones, McOmber we're awarded funds ... we're full-time employment opportuni- suggests they invest in a hands-tree going to work hard at getting ties," and earn additional money, device, such a Bluetooth headset, other programs and departments among other benefits. which can be purchased online for to instead of making [co-op and Piersol said the state is sup- as little as $19.99. Drivers aLso have internship programsl optional, to posed to notify the Office of Summer the option of pulling over and pant- make |them| required." the Provost about whether the ing their vehicle, according to the Piersol said the University University will receive the grant Hot Spot ordinance. administrators and faculty byluly 1.

Education Designed Around You Associate « B ■ S U M M E R 2 0 0 9

Register Now. For up-to-date schedule information, including guaranteed no-cancellation policy on select classes. visit www.firelands.bgsu.edu/schedules. Wacky Wednesday 5/6 The courses in bold are guaranteed not to be cancelled due to low enrollment. Free chips & salsa */ purchase of entree Session Course Time/Days Session Course Time/Days t Taco Thursday 5/7 5/11-5/29 CHEM1000 9am-12pm MTWRF MATH 1260 5:30-9:15 pm MTWR ' 2 facos for"$3 EDFI4080 1-4pmMTWRF MATH 2130 6-9 pm TWR Limit 6 per customer EDTL 2040 9am-12pm MTWRF MUCT 1010 4-7 pm TWR ENG 2000 1-4 pm MTWRF POLS 1100 6-9 pm TWR Five Dollar Friday 5/8 ENG3420 9 nm-12 pm MTWRF POLS 1710 8:30-11:30 am MWR $5.00 entree and drink HDFS 4230 1-4pmMTWRF PSVC1010 10 am-1 pm MTWR MGMT3610 6-9 pm MTWRF PSYC3100 5-8 pm TWR WE NOW DELIVER PS YC 3100 930am-12:30pmMTWRF SOC 1010 6-9 pm TWR . please call for details SOC1010 1-4 pm MTWRF SPAN 1010 5:30-8 pm MTWRF Not valid with other otters. VCT 2820 9am-12pmMTWRF THFM 1610 Web-based Course Specials are lor dine m and carryout only WS2000 10 am-1 pm MTWRF 6/1-6718 CS1800 10am-12pmMWR 12»* Main St., B.G. • 419-353-72001 5/12-6/11 EDHD2010 12-3 pmTR 6/15-8/7 BIOL2050 9am-12pmWF; 5/26-6/25 PHIL 1010 6-10:30 pm TR 1-4:30 pmTR PHIL 2190 6 10:30 pm MW BIOL 3320 8:30 am-12 pm TWR EDTL 2300 Web-based Course 1 6/17/3 ACCT2210 6-9 pm MWR EDTL 3030 10 am-12 pm TWR j ACS 2000 Web-based Course GSW1110 Web-based Course 1 OUR "Good," "Better" | BI0L1010 8am-12pmMWF GSW1120 10 am-12 pm MWF ' Springtime Savings CHEM 1000 6-9 pm TWR HIST 1510 9:30 am-12:30 pm TR or "Best" (ML CHANGE > EC0N 2020 8:30-11:30 am MWR HDFS 2210 1-4 pmTR ^firing In Your Vehicle For All Of Your Cur Care EDIS 4350 1-4 pm TWR HDFS 2250 9 am-12 pmTR ENG 2000 8:30-11:30 am TWR $Eoo ENG 2000 1-4pmMWF 7/6-8/7 ACCT 2220 6-9 pm MWR ENVS 1010 Web-based Couise ACS 2500 Web-based Course 9 OFF FN 2070 6-9 pm MTR ACS 3000 1-4 pm TWR | i GSW1110 7:45-10 am MTWR ART 1010 1-4 pm MTWR uto Service. See store lor derails 'In lieu of other otters. I GSW1120 Web-based Couise ENG 2000 6-9 pm TWR | i MostMOSI cars andana ngm\\g\t (rucksuucus im— — i GE0L1000 10 am-1 pmMTW ENG 2010 7:45-10 am MTWR Centers HIST 1520 Web-based Course FN 2070 6-9 pm MTR ' * LIFETIME WARRANTED * HIST 2060 6-9 pm TWR HIST 2060 Web-based Course BRAKE SERVICE IPC 1020 8-10 am MTWR; IPC 1020 6-9 pm MWR 8 am F LIB 2210 Web-based Course 4-WHEEL..$50 OFF LIB 2210 Web-based Course MIS 2000 2-5 pm MWR i MATH 90 9am-12pmTWR MATH 95 6-9 pm TWR $ MATH 90 6-9 pm TWR MATH 1150 6-9 pm TWR 2-wHEEL. 25 OFF MATH 95 1-4 pm TWR MATH 1220 9 am-1? pm TWR j Saw on our complete line ol lifetime warranted brake I pads arid shoes-good for as long as you owiiour MATH 1120 9am-12pmTWR POLS 1100 Web-based Course \ We ire Online! Check-its out at www.tuffy.com car. •Ceramic pads extra Additional tees may I MATH 1150 1-4 pm TWR SPAN 1020 5:30-8 pm MTWRF apply. In lieu ol other offers. Most cars and -„,_». i We Offer Complete Automotive Repair rhtM - tructa. 2C»- ' Air Conditioning • Brakes ■ Exhaust • General Maintenance BGSU Firelands reserves trie right to cancel a class tor non-enrollment reasons beyond our control, Hasting a Cooling • Lube/Oll/Fllter • Shocka » Strata TUFFY BUCKS such as death or illness ol faculty members, etc Starting A Charging • And Much Moral Course descriptions are available on-line at www.bgsu edu/catalog. IJ Brake at Exhaust Inspection* An Always FREEI slEoo I^at^OI I »-.,.. ...i...... mm Bowling Green mm JLWOFF- BGSU (419) 353-2444 Moan. ANY SERVICE Firelands 1087 S. Main Street *^»KaB PERFORMED OVER $78 Next to Pizza Hut "bdudea oil changes. Not redeemable tor cam. . BGSU Firelands • One University Drive • Huron, Ohio Mon. - Frl. 8:00am ■ 6:00pm • Sat. 8:00am - 4:00pm ■•"TV In Heuof other offers. I Most cars end light truck! ,7*ffl"| 419433-5560 ■ www firelands IXJSII odii www.tufTy.coni

SUMMER LEASES NOW AVAILABLE! *M GREENBRIAR, INC. 445 I :isl VVtHisti-r si. • t?MI7l7 WWW.BGVIEWS.COM CAMPUS Tuesday. May 5.2009 3 SHOOTING SOME HOOPS SCHOOL University to further develop From Page 1 sihool district's linancial stability. 'That 5 no small tiling, "he said. architecture programs this fall liowling Green City Schools is one ol lour school districts in Wtod By Kate Snyd.r scheduled to begin in 2011. and that means they're looking and Lucas counties that achieved Assistant Campus Editor These changes are a three- for specific skills," said Andreas perfect ratines in :iu out of 30 pos- pronged effort for the University Luescher, an associate professor sible categories, Caumartin said. This summer, architecture stu- to gain state accreditation for the in architecture. The oilier school districts in the ana dents will have their own depart- architecture program. Leschet said the degree name indude Sylvania Ottawa I lilLs and ment, and for the upcoming Four schools in Ohio have change clarifies for potential IVn-ysliurg school year, students will have the accredited programs: Kent Slate graduate schools that students "One thing MB ;dl haw in com- option to graduate with a degree University, Miami University, have the certain skills needed for mon is financial stability," lie said in architecture. A master's pro- Ohio State University and the the job, like specific computer "We can continue to haw these stan- gram in architecture is tentatively University of Cincinnati. skills, design technique, theory dards, which is where most of die "BG's trying to position and practice. districts around Ba\1ing Green arc itself to he the fifth," said Stan "It will alow them to compete or higher'' Gulden, an associate profes- more effectively for a grad degree." Lauren Rex, e fteshman at the sor in architecture. (luidera said. University and 2(xi» graduate of GET A LIFE This will allow the University Hie master's program will also Howling (ireen I ligh School, said she Some events taken from events bqso edu to effectively compete with the allow graduate smdents to com- will vote for the levy tomorrow. 8 a m - 5 p.m. other accredited Ohio univer- pete for jobs, Guidcra said. "Once I learned what the money GFS Education Seminar sities in architecture. Students currently work with wouki be fix l thought ii would bea 202 Union - Lenhart Grand Ballroom "This elevates it certainly up professors who are also regis- good idea," she said. "I lowever, I wish the food chain," he said. tered architects, but the master's they would in, xtate the high school." 8 am. -11 pm. But the program will he an program would have two addi- The levy it passed, would not help Muslim Student Association improvement for students as tional full-time faculty members, to create more programs at Bowling Prayer Room wcll. according to the proposal pre Green Ciu Schools but wouki help 204 Olscamp The standard undergradu- pared by the architecture/envi- keep the programs dial are already ate degree is a bachelor of sci- ronmental design studies faculty. in place 9 a.m. - 7:50 p.m. ence in architecture, Gulden Since graduate studies in "We need to continue providing Book Buy Back said. architecture arc in high demand, the current educational program- 228 Union - Multipurpose Room Right now, students can Gulden said these extra faculty ming we have in place," Melchi said. only specialize in architecture and other costs would be paid for Today Bowling (Ireen will be one 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. within a technology degree, by the program itself. of IK! Ohio school districts with a AUUNA. BUZAS ME K NEWS Is This the End of the and it's only considered a pro- "|A| graduate school of archi- levy on a lialkit. BASKETBALL: Freshmen Tyler Solenthaler. Tim Smith and Chris Ashkar practice shoot- World? gram within the College of tecture is very selective," he said. "I know this isn't the best lime lo Technology. "We'll have no problem filling ing baskets in Eppler South yesterday. "We had nothing else to do. were |ust practicing." run a levy request; but we need it 112 Physical Sciences Lab Building "The profession is changing spaces." Ashkar said. now." (aumartin said.

lo quickly see how this project will impotl you os o Studenl/Foculty/Sloff member

http://www.bgsu.edu/offi(e$/tio/{ampussolution$.h»ml

Experience a summer at Ohio University... no matter where you are.

1045 N. Main 7B 419-353-5800 :E [email protected] - Online. On campus.^ This and other info to make your search easier. Management Inc. Stop by or call our oltice lot updates on openings to 5-week sessions: June 22 - July 24 July 27-August 28 er 1,000 graduate & undergraduate classes i • A variety of formats & lengths ...THAT'S an OHIO summer!

www.meccabg.com Log on today to view: Our 20O9r10 listing Pictures Map of locations Paperwork OHIO UNIVERSITY

520 E. Reed St. $525/month (plus electric) 1 1 • TWo bedroom apartments Newlove Rentals ' • Close to campus 525 E. Merry St. $525/month (plus electric)! 332 S. Main (our only office) 419-352-5620 J • Tenant pays electric only «"'»s 507 E. Merry St. $525/month (plus electric) www.newloverentals.com j • Furnished/Unfurnished JL "Letting people talk on their cell phones while they drive is like letting people drive after they have had three or four beers. - Bob McOmber, Bowling Green city councilman, on the proposition to. ban cell phone use while driving [see story pg. 1], FORUM Tuesday. May 5 2009 4 PEOPLE ON THE STREET What do you think is the biggest distraction while driving?

"The person sitting "All the fine looking "The radio because I "Cel phones because VISIT US AT BGVIEWS.COM next to me or other women in short skirts love singing to Taylor when you're [taking] * you're not thinking about Have your own take on people in the car." outside." Swift songs" what you're doing." today's People On The Street? Oi a suggestion lor AMANDA SCHANK. BRYSON CHAMBERS. STEPHANIE SEIM. NICK RUHLY. a question7 Give us your Freshman, Junior. Junior. Sophomore. feedback at bgVlewscom Intervention Specialist Education Education Business

BEAUTIFUL VIEW: Looking out over the Ljubljanka river from a bridge in L|ubljana. Slovenia ALISON KEMP I IHEBGNEWS Travelin the Globe: Despite bad transportation and being robbed, Alison enjoyed Slovenia from that train in Villach, also our choice. The hostel was actu- American accents. even more important than that in southern Austria, and headed ally really new and clean (and After that incident, we decided was the fact that her phone was towards Belgrade, the capital of the bathrooms had hand soap, we needed dinner and found a her only means of contacting a Serbia, with a stop in Ljubljana. which is bonus points in the Mexican restaurant. The burri- guy she really likes. We knew we could handle this, world of hostels). tos were fantastic, but then it Finally the police arrived, but then found out the precau- lanice and I unpacked and doesn't take much because we're though they didn't say anything tion wasn't necessary because headed to their castle, which pretty deprived of Mexican cui to us. They spoke only with a SALZBURG, Austria — What my our direct train wouldn't be is definitely more of a fortress sine here. bartender and looked as if they friend lanice and I though t would direct anymore. than a castle. As we were walk- We left Cafe Romeo, which we were ready to leave without even be a simple trip to Ljubljana There was construction on ing up the hill, the sky started would recommend to anyone asking lanice her name so her (lyoob-lyee-AH-nah), the capi- the tracks between Salzburg and darkening. The forecasted rain visiting Ljubljana, to get coats belongings could be returned if tal of Slovenia, turned out to be Villach, so we had to change was approaching and we were and returned to the city center found. anything but simple. from our train to a bus to avoid without umbrellas and coats. We looking for a cafe or bar to get We noticed these officers A theft, lots of transportation the construction and get on took shelter in the casde after something to drink. didn't have any defensive equip- hassles and what we felt was a another train, then change again the lightning started striking and We picked Macek, which ALISON KEMP THE 66 NEWS ment with them, which was rather pathetic police force left to the train to Ljlubljana. the rain started bellowing down means cat in Slovene, for its GAZE OF THE DRAGON: A dragon disappointing. What if we saw us with an impression of this Our four-and-a-quarter-hour onus. wonderful riverside seating statue on a bridge looks over the Ljubljanica the thief? How would they stop actually quite charming capital long relaxing and sleep-filled We were minding our own — perfect for people watching. him? city that will be hard to break. train ride came closer to five and business when we spotted a We saw some great finds and I finally spoke up and they When we got to the train sta- wasn't peaceful at all. group of guys talking about us were telling great stories when to let the thief through, rather motioned for us to head out tion Friday morning, our train When we finally made it to in an unrecognizable language. I I noticed a homeless man we than doing anything to stop to their car with them. Neither wasn't listed on the departure where our hostel was supposed decided lanice and I should stop saw earlier approaching. I wasn't him. spoke much English, so we had board. After some research, we to be, we couldn't find it, as there speaking English, because we going to say anything to lanice He was surprisingly fast for a to go to the police station to wait discovered the final two carriages was no sign sticking out from really didn't want to talk to them, because when we ignored him at beggar. We returned to the bar for someone who could talk to of a train heading to Klagenfurt the building. Once we did find it, and we hoped they wouldn't dinner, he left us alone. and they called the police for us. us. in southern Austria will be taken we were not disappointed with know German. They tried what- But this time around, he Fortunately, lanice didn't We explained the situation ever language they were speak- reached his arm out and as he have any important documents to an officer who looked a little ing, plus French and English. said, "Hola," grabbed lanice's or much money in her clutch. more official. She was ready to SPEAK YOUR MIND Fortunately, they couldn't speak clutch and bolted, lanice yelled The item of importance was her Got something you want to say about an opinion column or news story? German, though they did try, and ran and I got up as well. phone, which could easily be Set KEMP I Pane 5 Here's how to get in touch with us for letters to the editor: and they couldn't recognize our Everyone moved out of the way sold on the black market, but

■ E-mail us at thenewscpbgnews.com. ■ Drop a note into our new comment box at the Union FIND OUT WHAT BGVIEWS.COM HAS TO OFFER YOU! Information Center. SLOGGING ARCHIVES SPEAK VOUR MIND ■ Call us at 419-572-6966. TOP NEWS STORIES MULTIMEDIA The site is updated daily Check out the sports Miss something7 Comment on stones and ■ Come to our newsroom in 210 West Hall Podcasts, audio k with stories from the paper bkxj for the latest in BG articles and colun columns, or send a letter slidcshows and video athletics. 2000. Be sure to read the submission guidelines at the bottom of this page. and online extras. to the editor add to the story

GINA POTTH0FF, MANAGING EDITOR The BG News Submission Policy KELLY METZ CAMPUS EDITOR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICIES: Letters to the Editor E-MAIL SUBMISSIONS as an KRISTENVASAS, CITY EDITOR THE BG NEWS are generally to be fewer than 500 and Guest Columns are printed attachment to thenews@bgnews. JEFF HOUNSHEL, COPY CHIEF words. These are usually in response as space on the Opinion Page com with the subject line marked FREDDY HUNT, EDITOR IN CHIEF CARRIE CRANE, DESIGN EDITOR to a current issue on the University's permits. Additional Letters to the "Letter to the Editor" or "Guest ENOCH WU, PHOTO EDITOR campus or the Bowling Green area Editor or Guest Columns may be Column." All submissions are sub- 210 West Hall published online Name, year and ject to review and editing for length ANDREW HARNER, SPORTS EDITOR Bowling Green State University GUEST COLUMNS are generally phone number should be included and clarity before printing. The KYLE SCHMIDUN. FORUM EDITOR Bowling Green, Ohio 434031 Phone: (419) 372-6966 longer pieces between 400 and for verification purposes. Personal editor may change the headlines to SARAH MOORE. PULSE EDITOR 700 words These are usually also in attacks, unverified information or submitted columns and letters at his E-mail: [email protected] KYLE REYNOLDS, IN FOCUS EDITOR response to a current issue on the anonymous submissions will not be or het discretion. University's campus 6r the Bowling printed Web site: http://www.bgviews.com SCOTT PECKER, SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR Green area. Two submissions per Opinion columns do not necessarily ,, Advertising: 204 West Mall | Phone: (419) 372-2606 CRAKJ VANDERKAM. WEB EDITOR month maximum reflect the view of TJie BG News WWWBGVIEWS.COM FORUM Tuesday. May S. 2009 5

Summer is here, along with bad television THE BG NEWS SUDOKU

I attempt to take a "to each his the network sees promise in There's nothing wrong with 1 7 9 2 8 own" approach when it conies to the show, and decides against latenighttalkshowsvvhen they're television tastes, but when I saw cancelling it for a laugh-tracked on late, not during primelime a promising new show like "The formulaic comedy. when unique content is sup- 4 8 Unusuals" will likely be can- This show is called "The posed to air. How is NBC sup- celled and its network, ABC, will Office," and NBC acted with bet- posed to prove they offer a wide be stuffing their schedule with ter judgment and kept it on the variety of quality programming 4 reality shows such as" Wipeout," Schedule because they believed when a third of their primelime Anyone reading this is probably it makes me a little sad. the show could improve. Season slots revolve around one man doing so to distract themselves These days I often find myself two of "The Office" is often interviewing celebrities? 3 1 5 from final projects or studying asking, "Why even bother watch- viewed as the seasons stron- In addition to Lena's show. (at least that's one purpose of ing a new show?" Networks treat gest by fans and won the Best The New York Times is reporting mine in writing this column). their new shows like a revolving Comedy limmy. If NBC had NBC will likely feature "Saturday 7 9 2 Also, I have a feeling everyone's door and it's difficult to become acted in their normal fashion, Night Live" Weekend Update inundated with panic over the interested in a show if you have that season wouldn't have exist- segments on primetime next economy and the MINI flu, so that feeling deep in the back of ed. season. 6 8 4 I'll discuss something that won't your mind that it will be can- If something is good, it's likely I feel Weekend Update often ruin your life. celled. people will eventually flock to runs too long as is when it airs It's Hearing the end of the When I began watching "The it. While not the most-watched on SNL, and now they want to television season, so it's time Unusuals," 1 thought to myself television show today, the rat- stretch it out 22 additional min- 4 1 5 7 for networks to announce their "well, this is a show that isn't ings and profile of "The Office" utes during the week. Sure, it summer and fall schedules. perfect, but I will keep watch- have dramatically increased ma>' have worked die few weeks Depending on your taste in tele- ing because I think it has a lot from the 2005 premiere, and they did il last year, but that was 9 7 8 6 3 vision, this can either be a time of potential — potential it will this would not have happened when they had plenty of election of relief or sadness. Networks never reach because it will be if NBC had decided to only give momentum on their side. Now it may announce your favorite cancelled." it one shot. just seems to be a way for NBC 3 7 1 9 shows are returning and you'll Today, it's become a lot easier This situation is about to get to save money by overworking have something to look forward to become a fan of a television worse next fall. Rather than an already employed writing SUDOKO » 6 S I Z L E 9 8 to amongst the stress of school. show after its premiere through allowing for new scripted televi- staff and not having to put up To play: Complete the grid £ 9 I S 17 8 L Z 6 Usually for me. however. May Internet streaming sites and sion that fans can flock to next overhead on set design. so that every row, column sweeps bring about the series DVD releases. If a show is can- year, NBC will be removing at Television isn't something to £8 Z 9 E 6 S I » finales of enjoyable shows and celled after a limited run, it is least five of their primetime worry about, and I realize that. and every 3x3 box contains I £ 6 L S I 17 8 9 annoyance at the networks who often before any late discoveries shows from their schedule. However, when you can't enjoy the digits 1 to 9.There is no 9 V 8 I 6 £ I S L cancel them. can be made and the ratings Seemingly terrified lay LenO your escape from reality due to guessing or math involved. It happens every single year — have the chance to increase. would move to a rival network, ill 8 9 t I 6 E asinine decisions by network Just use logic to solve shows with a small fan base but Let's say a new comedy with NBC will set a precedent by hav- executives, it's worth noting. i S £ i 8 9 6 L Z potential to improve their rat- a cast of unknowns premieres ing If no host a late night come- ings through writing and acting on a major network to less than dy talk show five nights a week at U 9 £ I c 8 17 S growth are axed in favor of more enthusiastic critical praise and 10 p.m. because it is cheaper to — Respond to Marisha at » I w 6 L S 9 £ t "audience friendly" fanfare. lackluster viewers. However, produce than scripted dramas. [email protected]

Low and behold, no one was at name we don't know. ever had from Zlata Ribica and KEMP the desk to let us in. fortunately, 1 feel like Drew Barrymore in we found a dessert bar (Zvezda From Page 4 my not-so-good memory saved "Never Been Kissed." writing this Kavama) that tops all the cafes us from sitting in the hallway column about a guy she is trying in Salzburg, which is saying a lot. send us home (no ride back to until someone else returned to to find, but 1 know we won't be And the people watching was our hostel was offered) when the hostel. able to find Wolfgang widi this. perfect, mostly because it wasn't we expressed our concern with After some sleep, we headed We're calling our quest loo hard to find comment-wor- entering our building because back to the city center, discuss- Operation Wolfgang, and it offi- thy outfits and hairstyles. there's a keypad that requires a ing how we'd attack our thief if cially opened Sunday night. So with that, deciding to visit code, and the paper with the we saw him and how we would looking back on our week- I jubljana is up to you. lust watch code written on it was in lanice's find lanice's guy, Wolfgang, once end, we did have an okay time out for the beggar with a red cap clutch. The officer assured us we got back to Salzburg. in Ljubljana when you exclude and backpack. there would be someone at the The journalist in me emerged, all of our mishaps. The old town desk who would be able to let us thinking of all the ways we could was enjoyable and the city tour in, even though we told her the search for someone she doesn't and boat ride was really informa- — Respond to Alison at desk is closed from 11 to 8. have a picture of and whose last tive. I had the best gnocchi I've tlwneu tsi')bgnews.com TOP 10 REASONS TO LOVE OUR 1045 N.Main 7B Bowling Green, Ohio H0TWATE 419-353-5800 Management Inc. www.meccabg.com 10 No more layering of clothes. 9 You can finally get rid of your wooby blanket 8 Student Housing No more space heaters needed 7 You don't have to winterize the windows 6 meccabg.com No more cold drafts (we mean wind) 5 You can walk around barefooted again 4 Your friends will want to come over more often Bloomin' Good Apartmen 3 ,".! ■'■:■■'< ftLJt'V-i j-iiW*AY I ■ Turn up the heat to your comfort zone 2 No more going into shock ulM HWS after seeing your monthly heating bill!

Come in and Pick a Terrific Apartment A 1 Pluck one of our Move-in Specials Take all the long hot showers you desire! f\ [/?/ Isn't it time you stop feeling the pain UNIVERSITY VILLAGE UNIVERSITY COURTS in your wallet everytime you turn up the heat. V Quality living in 1&2 bedrooms Call our hotline today! m spacious 2 bdrm apts. for mature students. 419-352-9135 Heat & Cable Included Quiet & cozy environment. Furnished Available. Heat & Cable Included WINTHROPTERRACE & SUMMIT TERRACE 400 E. Napoleon Road I [email protected] ONE B/<>< K SOUTH ()/ VyOOSTER (419)352-0164 1520 Clough Street www.univcrsityaparlnu'iils.us wwww.wmthropterrace.com

249 S. Chruch Newlove Rentals Duplex 332 S. Main (our only office) • Quiet Living 241 S. Church # A & B 419-352-5620 • Historical District www.newloverentals.com SPORT Tuesday. May S. 2009 6 SIDELINES

BASKETBALL Roos named "Rising Coach" Women's basketball associ- ate coach Jennifer Roos miD nmERionn was named one of five "Rising Coaches' by bas- ketballscoop.com. Coaches were evaluated in the fol- MACSPonrscoM lowing areas: Recruiting. Player Development. Team Development/ Scouting. Leadership and Administration. Winners were picked through a fan vote. ONLINE Rounding out the year The BG News Sports Blog Be sure to log on to The Schneider shines as Falcons struggle to low finish at MAC Championships BG News Sports Blog for By Bill BorcUwick J Drew by Kent State with a collective continued coverage of your team was junior captain Matt Matt 3ft£ Reporter Schneider. Schneider finished in Schneider 1 Preston , score of 16 under par 1,136. i favorite Falcon sports teams, YW± The Golden Flashes domi- a tie for fifth with an even par 288 Was named to the 1 Was second on the please continue to visit the The Falcon men's golf season for the four round tournament. K3 nated the tournament in both All-Tournament 1 team as the MAC blog over the summer as ended this past weekend on a "I thought I did as much as L Al individual and team phases. disappointing note with the I could," Schneider said. "IThe team 1 Championships The KSU collective four round we will continue to produce 1 A team finishing eighth out of tournament as a wholel really score of 1,136 was better than updates on Falcons sports as nine teams competing in the didn't shape up the way we n the second place team, Eastern well as other teams around 2009 Mid-American Conference wanted." All-MAC honors. He was named knew he was probably on the Michigan, by 19 strokes. the MAC. Championships at the Brickyard Schneider's performance gar- MAC Golfer of the Week three border of first or second team The Flashes also dominated Crossing golf course in nered him All-Tournament hon- times, averaging 73.82 strokes All-MAC and wanted a good per- the individual portion of the www.bgnewssports.com Indianapolis, Ind. ors and was the only member of per round. formance at this tournament to tournament with four members "We finished eighth, but I the All-Tournament team whose "Very proud of Matt," Winger put it over the edge. placing in the top five of the tour- OUR CALL thought we played better than team did not finish each first or said. "We haven't had |a first Despite Schneider's stellar per- nament. that." said BG coach Garry second. team All-MAC performerl since formance, the team was never Winger. Schneider was also honored by Nick Myers in 1995." really in contention for the over- See GOLF! Page 7 Today in The bright spot for the the conference with First Team Schneider mentioned that he all team title — which was won Sports History 1995-Magic beat the Celtics at the final game in Boston Gardens. LeBron brings home MVP 1969-Boston beats the Tom Within Lakers in seven games for the The Associated Press NBA title. AKRON — Unstoppable at both 1912—Stockholm Olympic ends of the floor this season, games open. LeBron lames claimed the league MVP yesterday, receiving the award in the high school gym The List where he first made his name. In his sixth NBA season. The Cleveland Cavaliers star won what some expected to be LeBron James became the a close vote in a slam dunk. He GAVIN JACKSON I THE UMA NF.WS. VIA AP third youngest player to win received 109 of a possible 121 first- DAY OF SADNESS AND JOY: Tm Berta. ihe lone survivor of the 2009 graduating the MVP. Today, we list five place votes to easily outdistance class from the Bluffton baseball bus crash, reacts during the ceremony. great stats from LeBron this Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Uikers. James totaled 1,172 points season: in balloting by media members 1. FG percentage: in the U.S. and Canada. Bluffton baseball crash Bryant, last year's winner, got LeBron set a career-high in two first-place votes and finished field goal percentage with with 698 points. Miami guard survivor graduates .489. making 789 of-1613 Dwyane Wade was third with 680 points and was named first shots Last season. James FRANK FRANKLIN II APPHOTO on seven ballots. Orlando center MVP: LeBron James does his famous chalk toss before a game this season. Yesterday. James BLUFFTON (AP) — Two years Harder said it seemed like a mir- shot 48.4 percent from the Dwight (toward 1328) was fourth was named the NBA MVP. ago, Tim Berta was fighting to acle that Berta was able to gradu- field. followed by New Orleans guard survive head injuries that left ate. "Based on his own strength Chris Paul (192). have won this award — Michael who were present with coach him in a coma following a bus and his own determination he's 2. Double doubles: lames is the first Cavaliers play- Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mike Brown to see him accept crash that killed five Bluffton achieved his diploma, but he's LeBron almost matched his er to win the award. He averaged Dr. J, Oscar Robertson. All these the award, for raising their games University baseball players. also inspired all of us," Harder career-high in double doubles 28.4 points. 7.6 rebounds and 7.2 guys laid down the path for guys in the Cavaliers' best season ever. A year later, he was learning to said. assists this season, his sixth as a like myself and Kobe Bryant, "Individual accolades come walk and read again. Berta was a catcher his first with 29 Last season, he had pro. He also finished second in Chris Paul, Dwight Howard when team success happens," Now he's a college graduate two years at Bluffton before he 31 double doubles in six less voting for defensive player of the and Dwyane Wade to name a James said. "You look at those 14 and planning to go to nursing decided to concentrate on school games.. year, making him perhaps the few," James said in accepting the guys over there, I got the award school. and football. But he stayed league's most dominant two-way award at St. Vincent-St. Mary "When they told me 1 would involved with the baseball team 3. Triple Doubles: player since Michael Jordan. High School. See LEBRON! s7 never do it. that just fueled me, as a student coach. That's why James also did well in the "You look at the guys who James credited his teammates, because if you tell me, 'You're not he was with the team when the ever going to do this,' well, I'm bus crashed. triple double category, lead- going to do it," he said. The National Transportation ing the NBA with seven. That Doctors didn't think Berta, 24, Safety Board later said that con- total also matches his career Mine That Bird will race in the Preakness of Ida, Mich., would ever walk fusing highway signs and driver high. again, let alone finish the four error contributed to the accident. courses he needed to get his biol- Investigators said the bus driver 4. Rebounds: With BALTIMORE (AP) — Mine That 6 3/4 lengths over Pioneerof the ogy degree. who also died in the crash along ' 7.6 rebounds per game, Bird is headed to the Preakness. Nile — the largest margin of vic- He was just two months from with his wife mistook an exit The trainer of the gelding who tory since Assault in 1946. graduating in March 2007 when ramp for a regular highway lane, James just edged teammate won the Kentucky Derby at 50-1 On Sunday, a day after the big the Florida-bound bus he was crashing the bus into a concrete Zydrunas llgauskas (7.6) for odds said his horse will run in the upset, Woolley said there's "no on with the team plunged off a barrier before it flipped off the the team lead. May 16 Preakness at Pimlico, the obligation" to go to the Preakness freeway overpass in Atlanta. Of overpass and fell 30 feet back second leg of the Triple Crown. and added: "You've got to do those who survived, Bcrta's inju- onto Interstate 75. 5. Assists: LeBron's 7.2 "I've never been to Baltimore, what's best for the horse and the ries were the worst. Doctors weren't sure Berta assists per game easily paced but it looks like I won't be able horse has got to come first." He suffered critical damage would live through the night. He to say that in a few days," trainer And the horse has given every to areas of his brain that control spent more than three months I the team with Mo Williams in Bennie Woolley Jr. said yesterday. indication he came out of the his muscles and speech. He also in hospitals in Adanta and Ohio j second with 4.1. Woolley said the horse will race in good order. broke all of his ribs on the left before going home. remain at Churchill Downs in "The Triple Crown is good for side, his collarbone and a shoul- He still goes to therapy three Louisville at least until May 12 racing, and without the Derby der blade. times a week and says he'll keep before shipping to Baltimore. He winner, there is no chance to He eventually recovered and with it until his therapists are jogged a mile at Churchill yester- have one," he said. learned to walk again. He com- tired of seeing him. day morning and will have light The last Derby winner to skip pleted his degree by taking class- "Every single day I make small jogs each of the next two days. the Preakness was an injured es online. gains and they're waiting for Woolley said there are no plans (irindstone in 1996. The last On Sunday, Berta walked onto that day when they don't see any for the horse to have a full work- healthy Derby winner to miss it a stage at Bluffton wearing a cap more improvement and that's out before the Preakness. MOWN GASH I AP PHOTO and gown and received a stand- not going to happen as of right Mine That Bird, ridden by See DERBY I Page 7 NEXT UP: M,ne That Bird mil indeed run ' ing ovation. now," he said. "It just keeps get- Calvin Borel, won the Derby by at the Preakness after a day of thought University president lames ring better and better as I go on." WWW.BGVIEWS.COM SPORTS Tuesday. May 5.2009 7 GOLF "It should never happen but it's a once-in- From Page 6 a-lifetime thing. I know John has learned KSU's John llahn won the from it and will never do it again." tournament with a nine under par 279. Hahn's teammates uarry Winger Brett Cairns and Mackenzie Hughes finished in second and After Schneider's perfor- Hud the 72 counted, it would third with a five under par 283 mance of even par 288 for the have been Powers' best score and two under par 286 collec- tournament, (he next-highest of the tournament by seven tively. finishing Falcon was freshmen strokes. The fourth dominant Golden Drew Preston — who finished "lust a bad week for me," Flash was Nick Latimer who in a tie for 25th with a 12 over Powers said. "I got a little dis- finished in a tie with Schneider par 300. tracted when they were signing at even par for the tournament. The other freshmen, Parker and jusi missed it. "It seems [Kent State and I leu it, finished one stroke "All in all 1 think 1 let the team Fiastern Michiganl dominate behind Preston with a 13 over down in every round." every year," Schneider said par 301. Bryan Mitchell round- Powers mentioned that the speaking on the fact that he ed out the Falcon scoring with team is counting on him to post was the only member of the All- a 21 over par score of 309 which good stores and that he'll work AMYSANCETTA APPHO'O Tournament team not from one was good for 41st place. hard in the summer so that it WERE A TEAM: Cavs teammates gather around LeBron James' (right) MVP trophy of those two schools. The Falcons only had four doesn't happen again. While the Golden Flashes scores count due to junior cap- "Ii should never happen but Focused right from the start, got back in the gym. dominated, theFalconscouldn't tain John Powers being dis- it's a once-in-a-lifetime thing," the 6-foot-8, 250-pound lames Despite scoring 45 points in really get anything going to the qualified for signing an incor- Winger said. "I know John has LEBRON learned from it and will never From Page 6 sharpened his already formida- the finale, James didn't feel he point where contention for a rect scorecard in the final ble skills this season. had done enough to get his team title was in reach. round in which he posted a 72. do ii again.'' because of them. They put in He started a career-high 81 past the Celtics. So he went to the work." games and set personal bests work. He spent endless hours At 24 years, 106 days on the in field-goal (49) and free-throw at the Cavaliers' training facil- final day of the regular season, (79) percentages as well as blocks ity working on his jump shot, lames is the youngest player (931. lames became the second which has never looked better to win the award since Moses player to post five straight sea- or been more accurate. He prac- Malone (24 years, 16 days) in sons of at least 27 points, six ticed finishing at the rim with 1978-79. Wes Unseld was 23 rebounds and six assists. The his left hand, making him nearly when he won it in 1968-69. other is Oscar Robertson, whose impossible to stop inside. "I'm 24 years old. To be up extraordinarily versatile game is James also began lifting here and win this MVP award, the one to which lames' is most weights like never before, add- I never thought it would hap- often compared. ing muscle to his considerable pen this fast. I always dreamed lames nearly averaged a tri- frame. Then, once he began about celebrating champi- ple-double — 32 points, 11.3 working out with the Olympic onships with teammmates," rebounds and 7.5 assists—as the team, James set out to refine lames said. top-seeded Cavaliers breezed his defensive game and became "It takes a lot of sweat," said through the first round of the an elite stopper, often guard- Cleveland general manager playoffs, sweeping the Detroit ing the other team's best player Danny Ferry. "I'm sure he did Pistons in four games. Cleveland — regardless of position. a lot of sweating right here, will host the Atlanta Hawks in In a league of remarkable ath- I've been fortunate enough to Game 1 today. letes, James, with his package watch him sweat the past four It's no surprise lames would of power and speed, may well MIKE USHER APPHOtO years when no one else was select his high school for the stand alone. RUNNIN': Mine That Bird runs during the Kentucky Derby His next race will be the Preakness on May 16 around. I just want to acknowl- ceremony. It's where he won "His leaping ability with his edge that and give it a round of three state basketball cham- strength and explosion, he's by Fantasy, Take the Points and Bob Baffert had some advice for applause." pionships and where he burst himself," said Cavaliers assistant DERBY Miner's Escape. Wool ley and owners Mark Allen James vied all season for MVP onto the national scene, becom- coach Chris Jent, who spent most From Page 6 The Preakness is limited to and Leonard Blach on Sunday; honors with Bryant and Wade. ing a Sports Illustrated cover of last summer working with 14 starters. if Mine That Bird is OK. go for The three played on the U.S. subject at just 17 years old. He James. "We don't have anyone in was Spend A Buck in 1985. The big question, of course, it. gold medalist Olympic team last announced plans to skip col- the league like him. Baseline to Other Derby horses expected is whether Mine That Bird can "This is a dream of a lifetime," summer and seemed to upstage lege in the Lighting Irish's quaint baseline he has to be the fastest to take on Mine That Bird are win the Preakness and set up Baffert said. "I hope he comes each other nightly. gym and recently filmed a "60 or one of the fastest guys ever, fourth-placefinisherPapaClem a Triple Crown attempt in the out of it well and they go and "He deserved it," Wade said. "1 Minutes" interview there, where and he can do it with the ball. and possibly Pioneerof the Nile, Belmont Stakes on lune 6. The maybe he's for real. We're going said all year, I thought LeBron his retired No. 23 jersey hangs "And then once he gets there, third-place Musket Man, loin last Triple Crown winner was to find out.'' was the MVP of this league. He's on a wall. his jumping is up there—maybe in the Dance (seventh) and Affirmed in 1978. Last year. Big Brown won the a guy who every year is going to A few days after the Cavaliers by himself. That combination General Quarters (10th). Borel said he'll be more than Derby and the Preakness, but be in that conversation. ... He were eliminated in last year's along with his mental attitude Potential newcomers include happy to take a shot. finished last in the Belmont showed it all year, especially Eastern Conference semifinals, and aggressiveness make him Delta Jackpot winner Big "He's plenty of horse," he said. after being pulled up on the with his team's success." losinga Game 7 in Boston, lames unguardable." Drama, Withers winner Mr. Pioneerof the Nile's trainer turn for home,

OPEN HOUSE I WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 FROM 3-6 PM FOOD, DRINKS, GAMES & PRIZES

■KE TANN

419.353.5100 | 706 NAPOLEON ROAD THE BG HOUSING TEXT TO 47464 ENCLAVE

OWNFDAND PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY ill AMIRK AN 1 AMI'lls ( OMMIItsI Ills AMENITIES SUBJECt TO CHANGE | STANDARD RATES AfflY | MUST SIGN A IE ASE WITHIN 24HRS OF TAKING A TOUR 8 Tuesday. May S. 2009 WORLD WWW.BGVIEWS.COM

Swine flu still an epidemic The Daily Crossword Fix

By David Koop brought to you by WfXK AN <,RUI The Associated Press "We do not know

i I i i II i. ,. ,, i, ,. 1 Grunts how long we have _ 2 Litesavers, for short MEXICO CUT — Mexican offi- 3 Plantation near Twelve cials lowered their swine flu alert until we move to Oaks 29 Where standing il 4 Plethora ill-advised level in the capital yesterday and 30 "You don't _ said they Will allow cafes, muse- 5 Stickpin kin Phase 6..." 6 Place to put your dogs Superman's cap^ ums and libraries to reopen this up? Jim Croce lyric week, even as world health offi- WHO head 7 NBA scores 31 Quench cials weighed raising their pan- 8 1969 Peace Prize-win- 34 Dynasty after the M4RK0 DROBNJAKOVIC APPM01C ning agcy. Oih demic alert to the highest level. pandemic to refer to geograph- 40 Venison source STATIONED: A US *my soldier belonging 9 Ring leader? Mexican officials declared ic spread rather than sever- 10 NYC hospital since 41 Place of refine- lo Bandit Troop. 5th Squadron. 75ro Cavalry the epidemic to be waning at ity. Pandemics aren't necessarily 1858 ment? Regiment briefs his Iraqi army colleagues 11 Joined (with) 44 Lover's message its epicenter, announcing that deadly. The past two pandemics 46 Bandit feature? while on patrol m east Baghdad. Iraqwithdraw 12 Comeback, perhaps tomorrow will conclude a five- — in 1957 and 1968 — were 13 One who's often not 49 Greek vowel riom urban areas a spokesman said. day closure of nonessential relatively mild. himself? 50 Sign of disuse businesses they credit for reduc- "We do not know how long we 14 Scotch partner 51 Boater's unit 15 WWII arena 53 When Romeo ing the spread of the new virus. will have until we move lo Phase it _ 21 Course admission spots Juliet They haven't decided when to 6," said Margaret Chan, head of r requirement, perhaps 54 Large organ m 55 Blood: Pref. Iraq reopen schools nationwide, say- the World Health Organization. 22 Dumb ing inspections arc necessary "We are not there yet. The cri- 23 Ripped off 56 Semi-attached 24 Dancer Jose compartment? before students can return to teria will be met when we see 25 Short-lived '90s 57 2003 A.L. Cy class. in another region outside North ACROSS Disney president Young Award win- Global health officials urged America, showing very clear 1 26 Hotsy-_ ner Halladay enforces 58 NYSE ticker sym- 28 Exploiting countries to remain vigilant evidence of community-level 1 Makes some progress bol changed to "T" 16 Song that's acted out because the outbreak's spread transmission." 47 Me. summer setting in 1930 around the world remains in WHO declares a level 5 alert 17 Song also known as "Cowboy's 59 Everyday article Lament" 48 Decimal meas. its early stages, but there were when it believes a global out- 49 Got to 60 VP Biden's state withdrawal 18 Took care of no imminent plans to raise the break is "imminent." Though 19 Shadow 52 Lassie was rarely seen on one pandemic alert level. Mexican authorities believe 20 Gig component 56 Responded in kind, in a way 22 Turner of music 61 Vague putoff ANSWERS Raising the alert level to 6, the outbreak may have peaked 62 Post under a hood the highest, would mean that a there, WHO maintains it is still 23 Groovy toy? deadline 27 Knocks off 1VN IHUaiAHillVS global outbreak of swine flu is too early to tell if the outbreak is 32 Record for later 3 n i luiMioirios'.v under wav. WHO uses the term slowing down. 33 Radar purchases? QiUVilf I11ND03 By Robert H. Raid 35 "Humboldt's Gift" author Bellow □□□DO enona 36 Skip □DH DQQ The Assoudt.' 3 N 3 OlOll! 'W" il*!]* 2 N 3 37 Eastern philosophy MOO Nil 1 M 3 jlHs 101 38 "Young Frankenstein" lab assis- « S H T^p a v T LSI Tio BAGHDAD —Yesterday. Iraq's Karzai chooses tant i n v sis 1 H 3 WMO A 1 1 Classified 39 Drawn things s i o n a 3ola v s i a i 6 government ruled out allowing 40 Monopoly deed sextet ■ 11 ■■ ■- ■ M''" '• 11 m U.S. combat troops to remain in Ads 42 Corner ■ v «|in MWM o i M v ell Iraqi cities after the June 30 dead- warload for 43 Agents of biochemical change o a s u v i dlols i 3 a N i s 419-372-6977 i o 4 v 3 i an i i i I v « t line for their withdrawal, despite 45 Contemporary of Lucille 3 8*118 UMiOlS 1 10 concern that Iraqi tones cannot running mate I'hr BG News will nol knowingly acerpl .nlvrrrisciin'iilslhfll thv nniiri.itc. HI MMOUi cope with the security challenge •(■ IIIMilniinatlon again*! any Individual ut BVOO| tin- ki-f. nl r,i.. U9 tiiliir. i n.-il. following a resurgence of bomb- Human rights groups KMMMV Mttoml ortgtn, rauil ortenudon. ings in recent weeks dls.iliilitv Mill.- H | ,i WCII M nil tin' h.-.s Asking U.S. forces to stay in the dismayed at the pick til any oilier Icgalk protected stains cities, including volatile Mosul in bt HI Nnn rewrvei the rtjhi to decline. dtocontlniM 01 ravtu in) idwnlicmcpi Monday Madness 5/4 the north, would he embarrass- By Jason Straxiuso Mich asdiose round to he delamatoiy, lack- Wacky Wednesday 5/6 lug in factual I'.INIV mtsleadmn 01 MM IN i 1 otf any naked burrito Free chips & salsa ing for Iraq's prime minister, who The Associated Press nuura, AII idvcftlMineou m tubfect t" w/ purchase of entree has staked his political future on editing and approval Two lor Tuesday 5/5 1 Taco Thursday 5/7 claims that the country has turned KABUL — President llamid Buy one entree get one free the corner in the war against Karzai chose a powerful war- (Must present this ad) MEXICAN GRILL 2 Tacos for S3 Limit 6 per customer Sunni and Shiite extremists. lord accused of rights abuses Five Dollar Friday 5/8 The departure of heavily armed as one of his vice presiden- Services Offered 129 S. Main St., B.G. 419-353-7200 $5 00 entree and dunk combat troops from bases inside tial running mates yester- |HJ rlltl i |QI dlajt-iii and the cities is important psycho- day, hours before leaving for Southade Storage 993 S Main St, logically to many Iraqis, who an' meetings In Washington with has units available for summer! 1 eager to regain control of their President Barack Obama and Call 419-353-8206 country after six years of war and Pakistan's president. U.S. military occupation. The selection of Mohammad For Rent For Rent For Rent U.S. officials played down the QasimFahim.atop command- Per Iraqi decision, with Pentagon er in the militant group lamiat- • ACROSS FROM KOHL HALL ' 3BR, 2 bath - house w/ den, 5th St. Shamrock Storage -1724 E Wooster. spokesman Bryan Whitman say- c-lslami during Afghanistan's Reward leading to arrest and con- 2 BR apt -1026 E. Wooster, S750/mo, avail May. Summer storage near campus avail ing it's up to the Iraqi government 1990s civil war, drew imme- viction of those involved In an S595/mo, avail NOW call 419-352-8872. Call 419-354-0070 to reserve today! to request an extension of the U.S. diate criticism from human assault on 4/25 on shuttle at 2 huge BR apt - 1024 E Wooster. presence in the cities and "we rights groups. Enclave Btdg 7. Call 352-2571. S495/mo, avail. August. 4BR, 2 bath - house, bsmt w/ W/D The Highlands - 220 Napoleon Rd 1 BR apt - 920 E Wooster, hookup, Wooster St, St050/mo. 1BR apts, $375-S415/mo * elec intend to fully abide by" terms of A 2005 Human Rights S495/mo incl all util, avail. Aug 09 avail May, call 419-352-8872. Jay-Mar 8th & High St. the security agreement. Watch report, "Blood-Stained 2 - 2BR apts - 920 E Wooster, 2BR apts - S475-495/mo * gas/elec Help Wanted Apts. Studio- 1.2&3BR. S695/mo, avail May & Aug Call 419-354-6036, 9am-3pm M-F The chainnanof the Joint Chiefs Hands," found "credible and www.fiterentals.com Call 614-668-1116. www.bghighlandmgmt.com of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, told consistent evidence of wide- May& Aug, call 419-353-8206 reporters yesterday that violence spread and systematic human BARTENDING! up to S300/day. No exp. necessary. Training provided. 2BR duplex w/ Irg LR, util w/ W/D, had not risen to a level that would rights abuses and violations Call 800-965-6520 ext. 174. 8th & High St, S595/mo. garage avail The Homestead force a change in the withdrawal of international humanitar- avail. May. call 419-352-8872 Nice, large 3-4 BR, block frm cam- 1,2 BR's & 1 BR w/ study apts 400 Counselors/Instructors needed! pus W/D, short term lease avail, S515-650/mo + all util. great location! schedule. ian law" were committed by 2BR duplex, Irg LR, Irg bath w/ W/D. pet friendly, call 419-806-4219. Last month, however, the top lannat commanders, includ- Coed summer camps in Poconos PA Call 419-354-6036, 9am-3pm. M-F. Call 800-488-4321 www lohikan.com garage avail. S595/mo, avail. May, www bghighlandmgmt.com U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. ing Fahim. call 419-352-8872 Raymond Odiemo. said he was Karzai was "insulting the Instructor needs childcare for 3 BR home, 1 block to campus, Summit Hill - 418 S. Summit St, worried that Iraqi forces won't be country" with the choice, the 3yr/old twins in BG home. 2 8R, A/C, garage, W/D. remodeled, Call 419-466-8363 tor more info. off-street parking, full kitchen. W/D. ready to assume lull responsibility New York-based group said Call 419-353-9102 lor more info spacious, pet friendly, new low price for Mosul by the end of June. yesterday. or e-mail: stacil®bgsu edu 130-134 Liberty St -1 8 2 BR's avail SUMMER OPENINGS 3 BR house. 2 blks south of campus. S465-S625/mo * gas & elec Privately, some U.S. officers Fahim served as Karzai's Call 419-354-6036. Flex sched. $14 25 base - appt. Large kitchen & util. room, W/D, C/A, fear the Iraqis may lose control of first vice president during the www.bghighlandmgmt.com Mosul within a few months after customer sales/service, will train, S885/mo, call 419-352-7090. country's interim government all ages 17+. interview now. 3 room efficiency, furnished, American forces pull out of Iraq's • put in place after the ouster start after finals! Call 419-740-7299 third largest city, where al-Qaida of the Taliban in the 2001 S375/mo. available May 1st. and otiier Sunni militants remain ; U.S.-lcd invasion. During the Call 419-601-3225. active. I 2004 election, Karzai dropped For Rent The U.S.-lraq security agree- I Fahim from his ticket in favor ment that took effect this year of Ahmad Zia Massood — the • 2 and 3 BR apts/houses. 09-10 sy. calls for American combat troops brother of resistance hero see Cartyrentals.com to leave urban areas by the end of Ahmad Shah Massood, who or call 419-353-0325 9am-9pm. >IVYW00DAPTS.> June, with all U.S. forces out of the was assassinated by al-Qaida •. I Bdrms./Studios * country by the end of 2011. two days before the Sept. 11, "Avail, summer &/or 1st semester only, see Cartyrentals com Spring Special: But a series of high-profile 2001 attacks. Call 419-353-0325 9am-9pm bombings has raised questions Under Afghan law. the presi- Reduced Rent whether Iraqi forces can assume dent has two vice presidents. i 8 2 OR apts, close to campus, $8 - $14+ an hour! avail in May, for more info Near BGSU. privale more security responsibilities, "To see Fahim back in the call Gary at 419-352-5414 especially in Mosul. heart of government would palio/enlrance, extra 1-2 Days per week during school Nationwide, at least 451 people be a terrible step backwards 12 month leases only: storage, pels welcome 841 3rd - 3BR duplex. S900 ♦ util. * Full Time during summer break were killed in political violence for Afghanistan," said Brad short-term leases avail. last month, compared with 335 Adams, the group's Asia direc- 424 S College - 3BR house www.homecltylce.com $700/mo + utilities, # Also, no Security ♦ in March, 28H in I'ebniary and tor. "He is widely believed 818/822 2nd St-2BR. Deposit and 1/2 nil 1st NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED ■ WILL TRAIN 242 in lanuary, according to an by many Afghans to be still S510/mo + etec month if vou move in Associated Press tally. involved in many illegal activi- 453 S. Prospect B- 1BR, 1-800-899-8070 Even in Baghdad, where vio- ties, including running armed $330/mo + electric * bdbre 5/31/09.* lence is down sharply from levels militias, as well as giving cover wwwbgapartments.com 419-352-7691 BHO • S Smith Contracting "Reslriitions Apply of two years ago. attacks are con- to criminal gangs and drug 419-352-8917 * tinuing. traffickers." ?.«.*.•♦« *«*♦*•*. HOUSES AVAILABLE for 2009-10 ALL HOUSES HAVE ONE YEAR LEASES 1 Bedroom Apartments SHAMROCK From Only $499! $ VILLAGE $* Available May 16, 2009 On selected floor plans Condominiums ^P\ 2 Bedroom Apartments Storage & Studios From Only $599! 720 Eighth - Two 3 bedrooms 710 Elm St- Three bedrooms. A-frame houses. $575 00 per month $760 00 per month plus utilities. On selected floor plans • Near Campus Banquet Servers: Full or part-time, work when it f plus utilities. Deposit $575.00. Limit 3 Deposit $760 00. Has a washer and your schedule. • Ground floor ranch • Low Rates people. Limit 3 cars. dryer. Limit 3 people. Limit 3 cars • Private entrance • Accessable 24 hrs Lease-5/16709 - 5/8/10. Lease 5/16/09 - 5*10. Banquet Captains: Full or part-time positions available • Patio • Near Bob Evans 722 Eighth - Two -3 bedrooms 710 1/2 Elm St-Three Lead Servers: Full or part-time positions available • Spacious kitchen • Pets welcome! A-frame houses $575 00 per month bedrooms. 2 baths $740.00 plus utilities. Deposit $575.00. Limit 3 per month plus utilities Deposit Applicants must have friendly, professional attitude with the -FREE HEAT people Limit 3 cars. $740.00 Has a washer and dryer.

ability to work in a team atmosphere devoted to excellent service! VMtUT* SQUAftf Summer Lease 5/16/09-5/8/10. Limit 3 people. Limit 3 cars Lease Storage! 5/16/09-5/8/10 WE OFFER FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES AND VERY COMPETITIVE WAGES! :- N Families with children welcome to apply for any rental unit For more information call 1 -800-636-8771 and ask for Human Resources. Don't Make Extra Work Bans t We have many apartment* available. Stop in the Rental Office for a brochure □ Leave Your "Things"!

VARSITY SQUARE Call Today lo Reserve a Unit: JOHN NEWLOVE REAL ESTATE, INC. EXECUTIVE CATERERS AT LANDERHAVEN apartments 419-353-7715 {§* (419)354-0070 RENTAL OFFICE 419-354-2260 6111 Landerhaven Dr. Cleveland, OH 44124 Now Open Saturday 10-3 BE vvww.shamrockbg.com 319 E. WOOSTER ST Ucross hom Tlco Belli