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A daily independent student press serving THE BG NEWS the campus and surrounding community Tuesday September 29,2009 Volume 104. Issue 27 Dorm Daze reopens under new ownership WWW.BGVIEWS COM

By Hannah Hussar doors July 8, operating under a I would always suggest Iselling] A rise in Reporter new owner, Mike Kouza, 20, of hookahs... I had so many ideas Flint, Mich. for the store," Kouza said. student loan After a brief closure over the "The old owners just let it go," He bought the shop from the ', i / V/ defaults summer, Dorm Daze is back Allan Hoops, sophomore and former Cleveland-based owner The U.S. Department in business, offering tobacco Dorm Daze employee, said of Casey Kasen. He said they enthusiasts a new array of prod- the temporary June store clo- stopped coming to the store of Education has ucts, prices and one-of-a-kind sure. and were not putting money said that the rate of rJ H pipes. Kouza worked at Dorm Daze into it. students who have Located at 143 E. Wooster St., for a year and a half before it Under the new operation. Dorm Daze offers a selection TT*> £ *_ defaulted on loan closed, first as a sales repre- Dorm Daze now offers hoo- of tobacco products including sentative before managing the kahs, tobacco, tapestries and RYAN PIROG repayments has water pipes, hookahs, custom- shop. REOPENED: After being closed over the summer. Dorm Daze reopened under new risen | Page 5 blown glass pipes and acces- "It [the storel did good and I See DAZE | Page 2 management, selling tobacco products, pipes, hookahs and accessories sories. The store reopened its knew it could do belter because A questionable free speech practice Having a special Jewish group "free speech zone" on campus only means that free speech can't celebrates happen elsewhere, columnist Ryan Sullivan Yom Kippur argues | Page 4 A battle By Jessica James Reporter of artistic proportions L'shanah tovah! A happy Yom Whether movies or Kippur to all from books are the better the students of artistic medium is a Hillel, the levvish student group on complicated matter, campus. columnist Eric Rhoads This year's fes- contends | Page 4 tivities for the Yom Kippur har- vest celebration Obama makes took place last night in the Union. his case Considered ihe President Sticking it to the flu holiest and most Obama headed sacred holiday of the Jewish faith, to Copenhagen. Yom Kippur began Denmark, to plea As a result of H1N1 awareness, Precautions to prevent the flu: at sunset Sept. 27 with the Olympic University Health Services to offer flu ■ Wash your hands often with soap and water. and ended at sun- set Sept. 28. committee to host (Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.) shots a month in advance this year ■ Try to avoid touching your eyes, nose or For many Jewish the 2016 games in mouth students, the days Chicago | Pag« 5 ■ Try to avoid close contact with sick people. of penance is a ByMkhttUOImstud ■ Don't share drinks, toothbrushes, etc. time for reflection TALKING A80UT FAITH: Senior Daniel Reporter ■ Cover your cough, preferably with your arm and acceptance of Lubin speaks with students about the Yom Teamwork was rather than your hand. the coming new Kippur holiday and his participation m Hillel. not enough Every year around this time, thousands of people ■ Get a "Flu Buddy." Partner with a friend who year. Yom Kippur choose to be vaccinated for the seasonal flu. can help take care of you if you become ill. literally means day of atonement. Followers fasl and for a win This year, however, there is also the concern of ■ Take care of yourself: Eat right exercise and pray for a bright and healthy new year. Yesterday Up against Boise the HIN1 virus in addition to seasonal influenza. get plenty of sleep. night's dinner helped replenish many lired and hun- Because of increased interest, University Student gry students. State University, ■ Get a flu shot for the "seasonal" flu and be Health Services is offering the regular flu shot a vaccinated for HlNl when and if a vaccine be- "I have been fasting for a day and I am realty hun- Freddie Barnes and month earlier this year. comes available gry," said freshman Meredith Burns, a first-year Hillel Tyler Sheehan knew But in order for students and faculty to protect member. "I consider myself a reformed follower, which they were up for a themselves against infection, it helps to know the means 1 don't practice my faith strictly by the book. I facts. Flu shot locations and times this week: cheated and ate a little bit." challenge, but both Wood County Health District Public Information ■ 1-3 pjn. today at College Park Room 1 The even! brought in a large crowd with students were denied a Officer Pat Snyder said that it is often difficult lo ■ 230-530 p.m. Wednesday at the Central from all backgrounds. A food and culture class was win against the distinguish between seasonal influenza and H1NI. Service Building required to attend the dinner and learned about the "The symptoms of H1 Nl and seasonal flu are very ■ 8-10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sebo Center Jewish holiday. Broncos | Page 6 similar," Snyder said. "They include a fever, sore Room202A Source: Student lunior Stephanie Rudy was one of the students from throat, cough, body aches and sometimes people Health Service Web page http://unvw.bgsu. edulofpceslmclpage65994.html See SHOTS | Page 2 See HILLEL | Page 2

USG passes budget bylaws, BRAVING THE CONDITIONS discusses tuition increase By Matt Liasse Reporter "I want people to know what

The2009-IOUndergraduate happened tonight was I What do you wish Student Government bud- ridiculous. I feel we let a lot of could be prevented get was passed last night, but it wasn't the highlight with a shot? of the meeting. students down tonight." The budget, presented to Joe Edens I USG Senator USG members for the past three weeks, was finally Association in the spring, the BIG Event Iwhich took passed with a final vote of Sen. at Large Sean place on Sept. 26] if we did 21 approvals, five declines Lutzmann suggested only not go." and two abstaining votes. sending two members to Shephard also added Members did debate, save money. that even with the six peo- KYLETOSKA however. "COSGA is a big deal." ple that went last year, it CHRISTINA MCGINNIS 1 "t BG NEWS Freshman. Education Upon seeing the bud- Off-Campus Sen. Sarah was difficult for them to WINDY WALKING: Students make then way to and from class yesterday through scatteted showets. "Hangovers get's plan to spend $3,650 Shephard said in response. to send around four mem- "We go to learn and bet- winds up to 40 mph and a low of SO degrees. Today is enpected 10

younger population, the preg- There will be a clinic held there will be any costs that we BLOTTER nant women, children and today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in have to attach with it for sup- SHOTS young adults with chronic med- College Park room one, as well plies, like the syringes and all FRIDAY SEPT. 25 2:52 A.M. From Page 2 as two other opportunities that." Shauna Charbonneau. of Broadview ical conditions that put them 2:15 AM offered this week. According to the Student Heights. Ohio, was cited for under- have vomiting or diarrhea." at risk." Benjamin Janszen, of Lewis Center, Health Service Web page, influ- age under the influence at Kohl Hall. 'Themajordifference between "The vaccine is the best way Cost for seasonal influenza Ohio, was cited for possession of the two flus is that the MINI is to fight influenza," Snyder said. vaccinations at Student Health enza is spread the same way marijuana, underage under the influ- 3:17 AM affecting a younger population, "The recommendation right Services is $23, payable by cash, as the common cold — either ence and littering on public property Benjamin Howard, of Piqua. Ohio. whereas the seasonal influenza now is that people get both the check or BG1 card. In order to through droplets in the air, or at the Park Street warehouse. was cited for drug trafficking, felony usually affects the very old and seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccine." bill insurance, Hoffman said fromdircct contact with infected 11:05 P.M. drug abuse, possession of in the very young," she added. Associate Director of Student students must bring a photo- individuals. Touching surfaces Barille, of Chesterland, Ohio. and underage consumption in Lot A Seasonal flu shots at the Health Services Barb Hoffman copy of the front and back of contaminated by someone with their insurance cards. the virus and then touching the • id 'or obstructing official 3:50 A.M. Wood County Health District said students have a couple eyes, nose or mouth increases underage under the influ- Complainant reported four unknown are $20 for adults and $10 for options for receiving the sea- As far as when the 1I1N1 vac- a person's chance of acquiring ence, disorderly conduct and pro- subjects grabbed his wallet while he children ages 3 and under. sonal flu vaccine on campus. cines will be available, Hoffman hibitive acts at the Administration was waiting in line at Speedway. MINI vaccines are not cur- Students may call the Student was unable to provide an exact the virus. Building rent ly ava i table; however, Snyder Health Services and schedule date. If a student feels sick, they 4:28 P.M. said in an e-mail yesterday the an appointment for vaccination "No one knows yet," she said. are urged to stay at home or in SATURDAY SEPT. Complainant reported when he vaccines could be available as at 419-372-2271. They can also " [The vaccine] is still being man- their residence halls in order to was walking behind Taco Bell three early as the end of next week. attend one of the multiple 2009 ufactured and they're still going avoid exposing others, Hoffman 26 unknown subjects punched him in "The first hatches of the H1N1 seasonal flu clinics scheduled through all of the trials." said. Students with a fever are the face vaccine will be targeted toward each week. A complete schedule "The vaccine itself should be advised to stay away from oth- 8:31 P.M. the people we know arc suf- of flu shot clinics is available on free since we're getting it from ers until the fever has been gone Robert Hostetler. of Xenia. Ohio, 7:37 P.M. fering the worst from 1I1N1," the Student Health Service Web the government," Hoffman said. for at least 24 hours. and Christian Daugstrup. of Rock Charles Pryer III. 25. of New Riegel. she said. "Thai would be the page, Hoffman said. "But we don't know for sure if River Ohio, were cited for disorderly Ohio, was arrested for disorderly conduct for fighting in public at the conduct unable to care for self, Doyt Perry Stadium. criminal trespass and posses marijuana at Uptown/Downtown "We need to fund the 11:27 P.M. USG "Jobs are hard to find, loans are hard to University," College of Business Ronald Hams, of Toledo, was cited 10 58 P.M. From Page 2 Sen. Nicholas North said, say- for open container on Campbell Hill Complainant reported loud noise find, people are going to class not able to ing that the resolution would be Road. within the 1500th block of Clough make it to all the seminars. "inevitable" because students St. Sen. |oe Edens disagreed, buy books. We can't just sit by and would have to face an increase SUNDAY SEPT. 27 saying he felt use; did not get sooner or later. their money's worth after he let these things happen." "I don't think it's inevitable," 2:06 A.M. attended last year. McConnell said. "We're sup- Daniel Lopez, of Perrysburg. was With both arguments clear, Danielle McConnell I USG Senator posed to be the voice of the cited for underage consumption, CORRECTION Treasurer Brian Gerker said students." drug paraphernalia and possession I ist; would not save anymoney pose only. out of proportion," Harshman "I want people to know what of marijuana in Lot 3 POLICY no matter how many members The bylaws were passed last Sen. Jon.ithim Zachrich said. "I happened tonight was ridicu- Mark Dieckhoner II. of Perrysburg. We want to correct all factual errors. were sent to the conference night as well, with a vote of 23 don't see what the issue is." lous," Edens said, who was in was cited possession of marijuana If you think an error has been made, because that budget money is approvals, four declines and Edens also proposed an support of McConnell's resolu- m Lot 5 call The BG N, .■. at 419-372-6966 already allotted for that pur- one abstaining vote, after three amendment saying that Lobby tion. "I feel we let a lot of stu- amendments were proposed. Time for students shall be estab- dents down tonight." Sen. at Large Andrew Fortlage lished after Open I'orum, and Guest speaker Errol Lam also asked to strike a line in the shall allow five minutes per attended the meeting, speak- DAZE bylaws that stated Speaker Leo person, not allowing the overall ing about the possible increase From Page 2 Almeida would be able to decide time to exceed 25 minutes. The of tuition in the spring, say- and enforce the dress code for amendment was approved with ing that he disagreed with the door beads, things absent from the meetings. Fortlage wanted 25 votes supporting it. notion. the store's inventory in the past. to announce the dress code Lutzmann wanted to change "There are faculty who are I he store possesses another should only be suggested and the fact that a vote is only held concerned for students, you edge, kou/a said, with custom- not required, and the executive when a purchase is being made just don't hear from them," blown glass pipes. branch of USG should not be over $500 to any amount over Lam said. "They Ithe Kouzasl took it able to deny a member's ability S200. The amendment was not He added that he hates hear- over and ever since it's been so to speak if they are not abiding approved with 24 declining ing the excuse that other uni- much better.'' 1 loops said. by the dress code. Many mem- votes. versities are increasing tuition, Kou/a said his business sup- bers shared their opinions on The resolution presented so BGSU should be able to as ports the local economy by the subject. last week by College of Arts well. supplying the store with tap- "Wouldn't we want to be profes- and Sciences Sen. Danielle "Can't we set a unique path estries from Glow Industries in sional for our peers?" Shepherd McConnell that shared USG's for ourselves?" Lam asked. Perrysburg and custom-made asked. disapproval of the possible 3.5 Among other things, Chief tobacco pipes blown exclusive- "If I wear a button-up, a polo or percent increase in tuition for Administrator Melinda Grooms ly by Howling Green locals. aT-shirt, it will have no effects on spring semester was not passed announced campaigning for T love the city of Bowling my Senate responsibilities," Sen. with the close vote of 12 approv- USG presidency is not allowed i ireen," Kou/a said. "It has so Nathan Whittman said. "I think als. 13 declines and 5 abstains, until spring semester, after much to offer." it's extremely stupid to have any "lobsarehardtofind.loansare she heard that some unknown I loops said he's a customer as dress code. We're so exclusive to hard to find, people are going members made business much as an employee because everyone else. Dressing up pre- hungry and going to class not cards saying they were run- of the selection and variety vents students from becoming able to buy books," McConnell ning. Grooms warned that if offered at Dorm Daze. BYANPIBOG ■■•• !■ :■.:■ involved." said. "We can't just sit by and let they were caught, disciplinary Kouza said independent glass "I think this is blowing it all way these things happen." actions would take place. blowers, including University graduates, will custom create just about any tobacco pipe for customers. "You can have whatever you HILLEL want made,'' I loops said, "just From Paqe 2 draw up your design and we'll have it made for you. That's the class and said she enjoyed kind of unique here." the learning experience. Recent creations include a "1 am not Jewish, but it was set oi animal shaped tobacco neat to talk to some of the pipes, including a monkey and Jewish students and under- a donkey. stand why |Yom Kippurl is "It's not just a smoking acces- so special," Rudy said. "You sory, it's art," Kouza said . always only hear about The shop also sells Dorm Christian holidays, but it was Daze' and TREND T-shirts. interesting learning about Previous owner Kasen start- something different for a ed TREND, which donates a change." portion of each T-shirt sale to Hillel has been a student- causes like global warmingand run organization since 1990 breast cancer. TREND shirts and welcomes students of all come in a variety ol colors, each faiths. The group sponsors

Iirnefilling a different charity. BVANWBOG "Hi 66 NEWS a car pool service that takes MIKE HAYS THE BG MEWS Hoops said the college GLASSWARE: The new Dorm Daze now offers hookahs, tobacco, tapestries and practicing Jewish students to crowd likes to shop Dorm Daze START TO A MEW BEGINNING: A food and culture class attends the Yom Kippur door beads which were nol around previously The store also sells custom-made the nearest synagogue, which because "it's local and it's close is in Sylvania. Hillel helps dinner put on by Hillel. the Jewish Student Union. The event celebrates the Day of glass pieces "You can have whatever you want made." says Daze employee Allan to the bars." students identify with other Atonement, signifying forgiveness for the sins of the past year. Hoops. "Just draw up you design and well have it made for you." Aside from college students, people who share their faith kou/a said the shop gets a wide and beliefs. "You always only hear about Christian age range of customers, from and low prices, Senior Hillel member Sarah the "just-turned lH-year-olds" I he prices are good for the Messham expressed how her holidays, but it was interesting learning to elderly couples. I le said most quality," West said. confirmation made her feel of the customers at Dorm Daze Kou/a said he is planning for Dorm Daze hours: secure in her choice to prac- about something different for a change." are loyal, returning customers. the store's future. ■ Mon - Thurs 12 - 11 pm tice Judaism. Customer Brandon West, 19, "I put my heart and soul into ■ Fri and Sat 12 pm - 12 am "Before 1 was confirmed, Stephanie Rudy | Junior said he shops at Dorm Daze for it." Kouza said. "We don't plan I had to go to a service of the friendly customer service on going anywhere." all the different religions to Lubin read the Hebrew "For me I felt it was my per- make sure Judaism was really prayer before the dinner and sonal obligation to join Hillel," what I wanted to believe in," addressed his personal issues Lubin said. "It was my duty to Messham said. about his choice to become God to help out and continue "From Virtual to Real Hillel President Daniel Hillel president. to have my faith and beliefs." Shared Governance in Hard Times: Making It Work, Together" Preferred FRUGAL Properties Co. FALCON$ Dr. Gary Rhoades J5 Things We Spend Find A Place To Call Home Too Much On-Part 3 www.preterredpropertiesco.com General Secretary, 11. Late fees/ American Association overdraft fees 12. Nonbank ATM fees of University Professors MAKE YOUR HOME AT: 13. Gambling 14. DVDs Haven House Manor 2 Fox Run Apts. Sourt* Voung Moot> Piedmont Apts. Brought to you by: 7 p.m. Wednesday, September lO Updated Birchwood (small pel allowed) Mini Mall Apts. (Downtown) STUDENTMONEY Pallister Conference Room, Jerome Library 1 Bedroom & Efficiencies Houses BGSU. All are welcome. wwwbgtu.«KJu/u<

Brought to you by OFFICE HOURS Mon-Frl: 6-4:30 GLASS CITY FEDERAL BGSU FA 530 S Maple St. 'CREOIT UNION The BGSU Faculty Association 419-352-9378 CAMPUS Tuesday. September 29.2009 5 More college students A SIGN OF FALL FOR THE COLLEGE STUDENT defaulting on loans By Becky Kiilui "Students don't realize that employers The [Boston Cdlege] Heights (U-Wire) check their credit records before giving Amid the gloomy economic information that lias permeat- jobs. Before renting at an apartment, the ed the United States in the past year conies one more setback— landlord would also do a credit check." and it hits closer to home for most Boston College students. ■ dra Lanza! Ai The United States Department of Education released a state- United Slates taking out loan-. to help them Istudentsl.'Pekala ment earlier this month indicat- to pay for their education and said. BC is another resource, he ing that the default rate on stu- continually dour news about added. "We usually have a lot dent loans for borrowers who the current economic condi- of contact with students alter had repayments due between tions, the rise in defaults h;is set they leave if they have any ques- October 2O0fi and September some on edge. tions." he said 2007 has risen from 5.2 percent For Boston College students, Lanza echoed similar sen- to 6.7 percent. especially the more than 70 timents. "It is very Important Defaulting on a student loan percent of the undergradu- for students to understand the occurs when a graduate fails ate student body thai receives repayment options and gel sup- CHRISTINA HCGINNIS to make scheduled loan pay- some type of financial aid, this port for managing debt thai TURN. TURN. TURN: egin to change, so does the Staibucus in the Union. For the fall season. Starbucks brings bade us ments on his or her student recent news can be alarming. comes with college today," he i ,('ed animals and Halloween tumbler ua»el cups. loans. For federal student loans, However, BC students have said. "AI American Student graduates typically have a six to not fared as badly as the newly- Assistance, our role is to help nine month grace period after released national average. students understand their stu- graduation before payments The university's current stu- dent loan from the time the) are required. dent loan default rate has risen start borrowing." Perceived worth of a college graduate When a student defaults on a to 1.3 percent, a slight increase I'ekala also said thai stu- student loan, serious ramifica- from its typical hclow-one-per- dents should be proactive tions result. Allesandra Lanza, cent rate. This statistic not only when taking out loans to corporate public relations includes undergraduates, but reduce repayment problems has changed over time, scholars say manager for American Student students in all of BCs graduate In the future. He said prob- lems often stein from the fact Assistance, a nonprofit federally schools and law school. While By Kelly Cupo tant goal in life. By 1996, that ' BC. is significantly below the that students do not under- cation for its private, monetary funded student loan guaran- The [Boston College] H benefits in much the same way as value had dropped to 42 percent. tor that insures private lenders Department of Education's stand the difference between federal and private loans. Wall Street does to a corporation. Between 1971 and 1991, the against the risk of default on national average, Bernie I'ekala. percentage of students indicating director of financial strate- Ultimately, he said he would What is the worth of a college I'he only difference, he said, is college loans, said the repercus- that we have not crashed yet. that they were attending college sions of student loan defaults gies, said "no increase is a good advise students to be "wise graduate 10 society? According to consumers" and investigate Boston College vice president of The public's concern is sup- "to be able to make more money* extend to the student's job and increase." increased from 49.9 percent to While compared tb the nation what options they have for student affairs Patrick RombalskJ ported by the numbers. In a apartment search. 74.7 percent. ai large, BC students fare better in repayment of their loans. and other academics, the shift paper he wrote with Harvard "Students don't realize that economists David Bloom and The importance of the greater employers check their credit repayment of their loans, there Whal students can expect in ing answer to this question has Henry Kosovsky, University of good seems to be slipping out of records before giving jobs," are options for students who the student loan industry in the recently eroded the public's faith future remains unclear. "No in the nation's system of higher Pennsylvania professor Matt focus for Americans who pursue Lanza said. "Before renting at might find themselves becoming higher education based on these pail of the student loan default one has a crystal ball," Lanza education. I larllcy said they found two sig- an apartment, the landlord nificant sources of evidence to statistics, I'ullin said. He said thai would also do a credit check." statistic. I'ekala said students said. "Right now we are seeing The concern is thai American the effects of the economy and higher education has turned support the idea that the purpose starting ai a much earlier age. par- Although the backdrop faced with such problems should ents are pushing students to think talk with their lenders and the seeing those effects on Student into a production company for of higher education has shifted of this bleak economic state over the decades. more about the personal ben- makes the increase in student Department of Education and loan default rales. [Bui it might money-makers in our consumer get worse before ii gets better. isi culture, not civic minded citi- I le said that UCLA's survey of efits of education and less about loan defaults more significant, look Into options like consoli- working toward the greater good. dation which, based on factors Everyone from colleges to agen- zens, Diane I'ullin said, who is a thousands of college freshmen. student loan default rates have distributed annually for the past Altbach said he attributes much been higher, reaching a pin- such as income, will allow the cies like the American Student professoi in lie's lynch School of Assistance to the government, I ducation. 10 years, shows that in 1969, 80 of this sentiment to a possibly nacle in 1990 with 22.4 percent borrower to pay off his or her loan irreversible conservatism and "go- overalonger period timethanthe everyone in the student loan PatrickAltbach, also a professoi percent of all incoming freshmen of student borrowers default go capitalism" that has prevailed typical 10-year standard. industry is committed to pre in theLSOE, said thai universities felt thai developing a meaningful ing on loans. But with more philosophy of life was an Impor- since the Reagan administration. students than ever before in the "There are people there to try venting default." go too far in valuing higher edu- 2 Tuesday. September 29.2009 FROM THE FRONT PAGE WWW.BGVIEWS.COM

younger population, the preg- There will be a clinic held there will be any costs that we BLOTTER nant women, children and today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in have to attach with it for sup- SHOTS plies, like the syringes and all 2:52 AM. young adults with chronic med- College Park room one, as well FRIDAY SEPT. 25 From Page 2 as two other opportunities that." Shauna Charbonneau, of Broadview ical conditions that put them 2:15 A.M. Heights, Ohio, was cited for under- have vomiting or diarrhea." at risk." offered this week. According to the Student Benjamin Janszen. of Lewis Center. age under the influence at Kohl Hall. "The majordifference between "The vaccine is the best way Cost for seasonal influenza Health Service Web page, influ- Ohio, was cited for possession of the two fius is that the H1N1 is to fight influenza," Snyder said. vaccinations at Student Health enza is spread the same way marijuana, underage under the influ- 3:17 A.M. affecting a younger population, "The recommendation right Services is $23, payable by cash, as the common cold — either ence and littering on public property Benjamin Howard, of Piqua. Ohio, whereas the seasonal influenza now is that people get both the check or BG1 card. In order to through droplets in the air, or at the Park Street warehouse. was cited for drug trafficking, felony usually affects the very old and seasonal flu and HIN1 vaccine." bill insurance, Hoffman said fromdirectcontactwithinfected drug abuse, possession of marijuana 11:05 P.M. the very young," she added. Associate Director of Student students must bring a photo- individuals. Touching surfaces and underage consumption in Lot A Joseph Barille. of Chesterland. Ohio. Seasonal flu shots at the Health Services Barb Hoffman copy of the front and back of contaminated by someone with was cited for obstructing official 3:50 AM. Wood County Health District said students have a couple their insurance cards. the virus and then touching the business, underage under the influ- Complainant reported four unknown are $20 for adults and $10 for options for receiving the sea- As far as when the H1N1 vac- eyes, nose or mouth increases ence, disorderly conduct and pro- subjects grabbed his wallet while he children ages 3 and under. sonal flu vaccine on campus. cines will be available, Hoffman a person's chance of acquiring hibitive acts at the Administration was waiting in line at Speedway. H1NI vaccines are not cur- Students may call the Student was unable to provide an exact the virus. Building. rentlyavailable;however,Snyder Health Services and schedule date. If a student feels sick, they 4:28 P.M. said in an e-mail yesterday the an appointment for vaccination "No one knows yet," she said. are urged to stay at home or in SATURDAY SEPT Complainant reported when he vaccines could be available as at 419-372-2271. They can also I In' vaccine! is still being man- their residence halls in order to was walking behind Taco Bell three early as the end of next week. attend one of the multiple 2009 ufactured and they're still going avoid exposing others. Hoffman 26 unknown subjects punched him in "The first batches of the H1N1 seasonal flu clinics scheduled through all of the trials." said. Students with a fever are the face. vaccine will be targeted toward each week. A complete schedule "The vaccine itself should be advised to stay away from oth- 8:31 P.M. the people we know are suf- of flu shot clinics is available on free since we're getting it from ers until the fever has been gone Robert Hostetler. of Xenia. Ohio, 7:37 P.M. Charles Pryer III. 25, of New Riegel. fering the worst from H1N1," the Student Health Service Web the government," Hoffman said. for at least 24 hours. and Christian Daugstrup. of Rock she said. "That would be the page, Hoffman said. "But we don't know for sure if River. Ohio, were cited for disorderly Ohio, was arrested for disorderly conduct for fighting in public at the conduct unable to care for self, Doyt Perry Stadium. criminal trespass and possession of marijuana at Uptown/Downtown "We need to fund the 11:27 P.M. USG "Jobs are hard to find, loans are hard to University." College of Business Ronald Harris, of Toledo, was cited lO :58 P.M. From Page 2 Sen. Nicholas North said, say- 'or open container on Campbell Hill Complainant reported loud noise find, people are going to class not able to ing that the resolution would be Road. within the 1500th block of Clough make it to all the seminars. "inevitable" because students St. Sen. )oe Edens disagreed, buy books. We can't just sit by and would have to face an increase SUNDAY SEPT, 27 saying he felt USG did not get sooner or later. their money's worth after he let these things happen." "1 don't think it's inevitable," 2:06 A.M. attended last year. McConnell said. "We're sup- Daniel Lopez, of Perrysburg. was With both arguments clear, Danielle McConnell I USG Senator posed to be the voice of the cited for underage consumption. CORRECTION Treasurer Brian Gerker said students." drug paraphernalia and possession USG would not saveany money pose only. out of proportion," Harshman "1 want people to know what of marijuana in Lot 3. POLICY no matter how many members The bylaws were passed last Sen. lonathon Zachrich said. "I happened tonight was ridicu- Mark Dieckhoner II, of Perrysburg. We want to correct all factual errors. were sent to the conference night as well, with a vote of 23 don't see what the issue is." lous," Edens said, who was in was cited possession of marijuana If you think An error has been made, because that budget money is approvals, four declines and Edens also proposed an support of McConnell's resolu- in Lot 3. call The BG News at 419-372-6966. already allotted for that pur- one abstaining vote, after three amendment saying that Lobby tion. "1 feel we let a lot of stu- amendments were proposed. Time for students shall be estab- dents down tonight." Sen. at Large Andrew Fortlage lished after Open Forum, and Guest speaker Errol Lam also asked to strike a line in the shall allow five minutes per attended the meeting, speak- DAZE bylaws that stated Speaker Leo person, not allowing the overall ing about the possible increase From Page 2 Almeida would be able to decide time to exceed 25 minutes. The of tuition in the spring, say- and enforce the dress code for amendment was approved with ing that he disagreed with the door beads, things absent from the meetings. Fortlage wanted 25 votes supporting it. notion. the store's inventory in the past. to announce the dress code I in /in,in n wanted to change "There are faculty who are The store possesses another should only be suggested and the fact that a vote is only held concerned for students, you edgB, Kouza said, with custom- not required, and the executive when a purchase is being made just don't hear from them," blown glass pipes. branch of USG should not be over $500 to any amount over Lam said. "They |the Kouzasl took it able to deny a member's ability $200. The amendment was not He added that he hates hear- over and ever since it's been so to speak if they are not abiding approved with 24 declining ing the excuse that other uni- much better,'' 1 loops said. by the dress code. Many mem- votes. versities are increasing tuition, Kouza said his business sup- bers shared their opinions on The resolution presented so BGSU should be able to as ports the local economy by the subject. last week by College of Arts well. supplying the store with tap- "Wouldn't we want to be profes- and Sciences Sen. Danielle "Can't we set a unique path estries from Glow Industries in sional for our peers?" Shepherd McConnell that shared USG's for ourselves?" lam asked. Perrysburg and custom-made asked. disapproval of the possible 3.5 Among other things, Chief tobacco pipes blown exclusive- "If 1 wear a button-up, a polo or percent increase in tuition for Administrator Melinda Grooms ly by Bowling Green locals. aT-shirt, it will have no effects on spring semester was not passed announced campaigning for "I love the city of Bowling my Senate responsibilities," Sen. with the close vote of 12 approv- USG presidency is not allowed Green," Kouza said. "It has so Nathan Whittman said. "I think als, 13 declines and 5 abstains, until spring semester, after much to offer." it's extremely stupid to have any "lobsarehard to find, loansare she heard that some unknown Hoops said he's a customer as dress code. We're so exclusive to hard to find, people are going members made business much as an employee because everyone else. Dressing up pre- hungry and going to class not cards saying they were run- of the selection and variety vents students from becoming able to buy books," McConnell ning. Grooms warned that if offered at Dorm Daze. RYANWROO I THE KNEW involved." said. "We can't just sit by and let they were caught, disciplinary Kouzasaid independent glass "I think this isblowingit all way these things happen." actions would take place. blowers, including University graduates, will custom create just about any tobacco pipe for ■1 1 customers. "You can have whatever you PC* ^^^ *™ vi-M HILLEL want made," Hoops said. "lust £91 From Page 2 draw up your design and we'll have it made for you. That's the class and said she enjoyed kind of unique here." IP- 1 the learning experience. Recent creations include a "I am not Jewish, but it was set of animal shaped tobacco neat to talk to some of the pipes, including a monkey and lewish students and under- a donkey. stand why |Yom Kippurl is "It's not just a smoking acces- so special," Rudy said. "You sory, it's art," Kouza said. always only hear about The shop also sells 'Dorm Christian holidays, but it was Daze' and TREND T-shirts. interesting learning about Previous owner Kasen start- 1A' something different for a ed TREND, which donates a r change." portion of each T-shirt sale to m » V Hillel has been a student- causes like global warmingand run organization since 1990 breast cancer. TREND shirts and welcomes students of all come in a variety of colors, each faiths. The group sponsors benefitting a different charity. RYANPtltOO I THE BG NEWS a car pool service that takes MIKE HAYS I IHEBGNEWS Hoops said the college GLASSWARE: The new Dorm Daze now offers hookahs, tobacco, tapestries and practicing lewish students to crowd likes to shop Dorm Daze START TO A HEW BEGINNING: A food and culture class attends the Yom Kippur door beads, which were no! around previously The store also sells custom-made the nearest synagogue, which because "it's local and it's close is in Sylvania. Hillel helps dinner put on by Hillel, the Jewish Student Union. The event celebrates the Day of glass pieces 'You can have whatevei you want made.' says Da/e employee Allan to the bars." students identify with other Atonement, signifying forgiveness for the sins of the past year. Hoops. "Just draw up you design and we'll have it made for you" Aside from college students, people who share their faith Kouza said the shop gets a wide and beliefs. "You always only hear about Christian age range of customers, from and low prices. Senior Hillel member Sarah the "just-turned 18-year-olds" "The prices are good for the Messham expressed how her holidays, but it was interesting learning to elderly couples. He said most quality," West said. confirmation made her feel of the customers at Dorm Daze Kouza said he is planning for Dorm Daze hours: secure in her choice to prac- about something different for a change." are loyal, returning customers. the store's future. ■ Mon - Thurs 12 - 11 pm tice Judaism. Customer Brandon West, 19, "1 put my heart and soul into ■ Fri and Sat 12 pm - 12 am "Before 1 was confirmed, Stephanie Rudy | Junior said he shops at Dorm Daze for it," Kouza said. "We don't plan 1 had to go to a service of the friendly customer service on going anywhere." all the different religions to Lubin read the Hebrew "For me I felt it was my per- make sure Judaism was really prayer before the dinner and sonal obligation to join Hillel," what I wanted to believe in," addressed his personal issues Lubin said. 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Amid the gloomy economic check their credit records before giving information that has permeat- jobs. Before renting at an apartment, the ed the United States in the past year comes one more setback— and it hits closer to home for landlord would also do a credit check." most Boston College students. Allesandra Lanza I American Student Assistance The United States Department of Education released a state- United States taking out loans to help them Istudentsl," Pekala ment earlier this month indicat- to pay for their education and said. BC is another resource, he ing that the default rate on stu- continually dour news about added. "We usually have a lot dent loans for borrowers who the current economic condi- of contact with students after had repayments due between tions, the rise in defaults has set they leave if they have any qucs- October 2006 and September some on edge. t ions." he said. 2007 has risen from 5.2 percent For Boston College students, I an/a echoed similar sen- to 6.7 percent. especially the more than 70 timents. "It'is very important Defaulting on a student loan percent of the undergradu- for students to understand the occurs when a graduate fails ate student body that receives repayment options and get sup- CHRISTINA MCGINNIS to make scheduled loan pay- some type of financial aid, this port for managing debt thai TURN. TURN. TURN: As rue leaves begin to change, so does the Starbucks m the Union. For the fall season. Starbucks brings back its ments on his or her student recent news can be alarming. comes with college today," he popular Pumpkin Spice Latte. fall-themed stuffed animals and Halloween tumbler travel cups loans. For federal student loans, However, BC students have said. "At American Student graduates typically have a six to not fared as badly as the newly- Assistance, our role is to help nine month grace period after released national average. students understand their stu- graduation before payments The university's current stu- dent loan from the time they are required. dent loan default rate has risen start borrowing." When a student defaults on a to 1.3 percent, a slight increase Pekala also said that stu- Perceived worth of a college graduate student loan, serious ramifica- from its typical below-one-per- dents should be proactive tions result. Allesandra Lanza, cent rate. This statistic not only when taking out loans to corporate public relations includes undergraduates, but reduce repayment problems has changed over time, scholars say manager for American Student students in all of BCs graduate in the future, lie said prob- Assistance, a nonprofit federally schools and law school. While lems often stem from the fact By Kelly Cupo funded student loan guaran- BC is significantly below the that students do not under- cation for its private, monetary tant goal' in life. By 1996, that tor that insures private lenders Department of Education's stand the difference between The [Boston College] Heights (Ul-Wire) benefits in much the same way as value had dropped to 42 percent. against the risk of default on national average, Bernie Pekala, federal and private loans. Wall Street does to a corporation. Between 1971 and 1991, the college loans, said the repercus- director of financial strate- Ultimately, he said be would What is the worth of a college The only difference, he said, is percentage of students indicating sions of student loan defaults gies, said "no increase is a good advise students to be "wise graduate to society? According to that we have not crashed yet. that they were attending college extend to the student's job and increase." consumers" and investigate Boston College \icc president of The public's concern is sup- "to be able to make more money" apartment search. While compared t'othe nation what options they have for student affairs Patrick Rombalski ported by the numbers. In a increased from 49.9 percent to "Students don't realize that at large, BC students fare better in repayment of their loans. and other academics, the shift- paper he wrote with Harvard 74.7 percent. employers check their credit repayment of their loans, there What students can expect in ing answer to this question has economists David Bloom and The importance of the greater records before giving jobs," are options for students who the student loan industry in the recently eroded the public's faith Henry Rosovsky, University of good seems to be slipping out of Lanza said. "Before renting at might find themselves becoming future remains unclear. "No in the nation's system of higher Pennsylvania professor Matt focus for Americans who pursue an apartment, the landlord part of the student loan default one has a crystal ball." Lanza education. I lartley said they found two sig- higher education based on these would also do a credit check." statistic. Pekala said students said. "Right now we are seeing The concern is that American nificant sources of evidence to statistics, Pullin said. He said that Although the backdrop faced with such problems should the effects of the economy and higher education has turned support the idea that the purpose starting at a much earlier age, par- of this bleak economic state talk with their lenders and the seeing those effects on student into a production company for of higher education has shifted ents are pushing students to think makes the increase in student Department of Education and loan default rates. (But it| might money-makers in our consumer- over die decades. more about the personal ben- loan defaults more significant, look into options like consoli- get worse before it gets better. isl culture, not civic minded citi- He said that UCLAs survey of efits of education and less about student loan default rates have dation which, based on factors Everyone from colleges to agen- zens, Diane I'ullin said, who is a thousands of college freshmen, working toward the greater good, been higher, reaching a pin- such as income, will allow the cies like the American Student professor in BCs Lynch School of distributed annually for the past Altbach said he attributes much nacle in 1990 with 22.4 percent borrower to pay off his or her loan Assistance to the government, Education. 30 years, shows that in 1969, 80 of this sentiment to a possibly of student borrowers default- overa longer period timethan the everyone in the student loan Patrick Altbach, also a professor percent of all incoming freshmen irreversible conservatism and "go- ing on loans. But with more typical 10-year standard. industry is committed to pre- in the I.SUE, said thai universities felt that developing a meaningful go capitalism" that has prevailed students than ever before in the "There are people there to try venting default." go too far in raining higher edit-, philosophy of life was an impor- since the Reagan administration. SeniorFcrtaj&

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ing the freedom of speech, "I am willing to agree with the University's or of the press; or the right books and film rages of the people peaceably to point that having everything confined to one assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of space makes things easier to police, but that grievances." on in current society The reason I bring up the still doesn't make it right." I was watching an episode of First Amendment is because "Arrested Development," when I the University is a public insti- "Media cannot saw something that was down- tution. I feel that as long as right appalling. While protest- there is a "free speech zone," sorority or fraternity houses demonstrators would be easily merely be judged ing the war that she had pre- then speech on campus is not know that if people have a controllable. viously not known was going truly "free." "University-approved" cause, I am willing to agree with by their place in on, the character l.indscy was 1 know and understand that they are allowed to go out late the University's point that hav- ushered into a cage known as a they are just trying to keep at night and make as much ing everything confined to one history, but must "free speech zone." things organized, but anybody noise as possible. I know for space makes things easier to Movies or books? "Movies!" cry The protest itself wasn't what who has read The BG News reg- certain that I am not the only police, but that still doesn't the film buffs and general pub- also be concerned hothered me; rather, it was ularly within the last few years one who has been woken up by make it right. lic. "Books!" cry the English the fact that the people doing knows that the "free speech these organizations marching Therefore, should we not majors and "intellects." with the impact it were corralled into a small, zone" has been the site of some around campus while "singing" be allowed to use any part of Ever since the rise of cinema, confined area on what was fairly large-scale controversies. and chanting. the campus we wish, within it seems that the war between upon the individuals supposedly public property. Off the top of my head, there Why is this allowed to go on reason, to peaceably assemble these two communication Then something else even has been "Catch an Illegal into the early hoursof the morn- or to protest something which media has always been in favor who consume these more horrifying occurred to Immigrant Day" and the anti- ing, yet I would not be allowed we, as a student body, see as of cinema. Why is this? me: This is actively going on at abortion group that put up to pass out a pamphlet on the unjust? Many who are in favor of film products. People our own University. rather disturbing images that benefits of a flat tax system in 1 am by no means suggesting would say it's quicker to watch The area in front of the Union still make me nauseous to this the middle of the afternoon? it would be acceptable to storm a film than it is to read a book. learn quite a bit from is cutely known as the "Free day. This sets an unfair double stan- into a classroom while it is in True, but this isn't a marathon. Speech Zone"; however, noth- It is still wrong, however, dard that the University needs session or to hold a cross burn- Some would say films have movies. They learn ing about it suggests that title is that these could not have taken to be held accountable for. ing in the intramural fields. much more to offer — after accurate at all. place anywhere else. Even if Though numerous attempts All I am advocating is that the all, films have had a profound even more from As a journalism major, I they did take these events to were made to determine exact- University should allow us, as impact on history. strongly believe in the rights another part of campus, they ly when and why this area was both students and adults, the During World War II, Hitler books." thai were bestowed upon us could have potentially been put in place, there were no opportunity to openly express knew the kind of impact films by the First Amendment of the charged with crimes ranging responses offered as of press ourselves without the shackles had and hired Joseph Goebbels Constitution, which states that from public trespassing to dis- time. The prevailing theory unfairly placed upon us. to produce propaganda films ies? Right now, the limelight is "Congress shall make no law orderly conduct. seems to be, however, that the for Germans. Stalin took even given to film because it is tied respecting an establishment Also, anyone who has lived zone was enacted to try to cor- more extreme measures, ban- to advances in technology and of religion, or prohibiting the by the rock by Kreischer ral protesting students to one Respond to Ryan at ning experimental films and seems to speak to wider audienc- free exercise thereof; or abridg- Quadrangle or near any of the area of the University where [email protected] anything that didn't sit well es that may be unwilling to pick with him. Cinema is, to say the up a new book and spend count- least, a powerful medium. less hours reading. This doesn't But the novel has also had a mean film is a better art form. major impact in human history. Besides, it's difficult to com- Writers have been tormented pare the media — they are com- Ending my relationship with Facebook and exiled for things they have pletely different. However, in written. Like with film, oppres- terms of popularity, movies are By Christopher Hook wise, including my old best sive governments knew the winning outright. The novel just The Daily Kent State- (U-Wire) "Instead of taking occasional breaks from friend who moved to Texas in impact literature had on read- cannot seem to keep up with the writing school papers, it was the other way fourth grade. I can invite, all at ers, lust look at what Upton mammoth that is Hollywood. This summer, 1 canceled my once, old friends from a past Sinclair's novel "The Jungle" did Then again, in terms of get- Facebook. Yep, I clicked "deac- around. My self-control was nonexistent. study abroad experience for for the meatpacking industry: ting the most out of your dollar tivate account," and I was free! a reunion party at my house. helping establish the Food and (extremely important in these Free from status updates letting Like a heroin addict, I knew what I was doing I can easily gather volunteers Drug Administration. days, yes?) books are ahead by iiie know my ex-girlfriend from for an October canned food . Media cannot merely be light years, and this honor is ninth grade was eating a tuna was destroying me but was unable to stop." drive. judged by their place in history, rightfully earned. After all, the sandwich. Free from invites to I re-entered my relationship but must also be concerned with cinema is still young, especially groups called "Girls that wear with Facebook, but only after the impact upon the individu- when compared to the novel. Ugg boots are responsible for mother, who has a Facebook, when the veil is removed, making a serious pact with als who consume these products. The point of this showdown the spread of 51 US," Free from said to me one day, "Wow, you when we no longer have a cus- myself. I would only use the People learn quite a bit from is this: to know where these two annoying quizzes telling me have 600 friends!" Sheepishly, I tom-made page to present to social networking platform for, movies. They learn even more media are heading, it's impor- which Final Fantasy VII charac- had to tell her, "Yeah, but Mom, others how we want to come well, social networking. Iwould from books. tant to know where they've been ter I would be. that includes the kid who sat next off, the focus returns to genu- do my best to avoid time wast- Both are viable fine arts, capa- and where they are now. So then, Facebook had become a dis- to me in freshman history and ine experience, genuine rela- ers like quizzes and reading ble of bringing the chaos of the where are the novel and movies traction. I could literally spend my 12-year-old brother's friend tionships. I had definitely lost incessant status updates. And human condition into a con- heading? In terms of popularity, all day looking at friends' pic- who has a crush on me." So I this in the age of Facebook I would take time for my real fined area of study. They have it seems film really has no ceil- tures, taking quizzes, send- had plenty of acquaintances. But and Twitter, Blackberry and friends, the ones with blood furthered our understanding of ing for its audience. ing gifts, playing Scrabbulous, what of friends? i Phone. and hearts and lungs and not philosophy, science, war, love, For novels, what lies ahead on commenting on posted links, And so, Mark Zuckerberg be As time went on, I began to profile pictures and Mafia greed and every other known the winding road of the future? commenting on friends' com- damned, 1 quit, like Odysseus have doubts, not about what Wars rankings. aspect of existence. Where might The changing of the guard hap- ments, commenting on com- strapping himself to the ship's constitutes a well-lived life, It is still possible to live in the world be without writers like pened long ago, but there could ments made about other com- mast to avoid the temptations but about how realistic it is 2009, enjoy the beauty of liv- Tolstoy, Joyce, Kafka, Camus, be a chance that it bounces back ments, etc. Instead of taking of the Sirens. I went into detox, as a college student in today's ing and have a Facebook page. Pynchon and more recently into the hearts of people around occasional breaks from writing removing Facebook from my world not to have a Facebook. We just have to work a little Murakami? And let's not for- the world and reaches the kind school papers to check my page, bookmarks bar, sent texts to my Plus, Facebook hooks me harder on it. get great directors like Griffith, of audience that cinema brings it was the other way around. My friends with my revelation and up with people I would have Now, back to my Scrabbulous Eisenstein, Hitchcock, Wells, in on a regular basis. self-control was nonexistent. I even blocked the page on my no idea how to find other- game... doh! Kubrick. Coppola and, more The answer to the woes of the browsed for an hour, or more. Internet browser. recently, Paul Thomas Anderson. novel is sitting in nearly every Like a heroin addict, I knew what Immediately after, I felt uplift- These are artists who tooktheir home in America — computers I was doing was destroying me ed, like a man who'd found God. CALLING ALL COLUMNISTS AND CARTOONISTS!!!! respective medium and elevated and the Internet. People have but was unable to stop. I found peace, began to live less it to a form that captured what become more and more willing I also slowly began to feel a cluttered and, most importantly, Need a place to voice your opinions? The Forum it means to be a thinking, living to read online, but novels still social isolation from my fellow began to put more stake in my section is looking for more people like you to write being. They have touched the have along way to go to catch up living, breathing humans. My relationships. My thought was, columns and illustrate for us. foundation of all that is possible with the digital age of movies. and explored the outer reaches of SPEAK YOUR MIND Contact us at thenews®bqnews.com, space and the inner depths of the call us at 419-372-6966. mind. Above all else, they have Respond to Eric at Got something you want to say about an opinion column or news story? or just swing by our newsroom in 210 West Hall. entertained us. [email protected] Here's how to get in touch with us for letters to the editor: So which is it — books or mov-

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BGNEWS WIRE NATION BRIEFS SOURCES Federal judge OKs AP source: Pastor shoots, No threat found Ex-CEO of Pa. Secret Service prob- testimony from Accomplices in NYC wounds intruder at on delayed United drinks-maker ing Facebook poll on Elizabeth Smart terror plot known Detroit church flight at LAX charged in $806 mil- Obama SALT LAKE CITY - A federal NEW YORK - Investigators have DETROIT (AP) - A retired police LOS ANGELES (AP)-Officials lion fraud WASHINGTON (AP)-The U.S. lieutenant-tumed-pastor has shot say two passengers have been Secret Service is investigating an judge says he will allow Elizabeth identified possible accomplices of PITTSBURGH-A federal grand and wounded a man who allegedly removed from a New York-bound online survey that asked whether Smart to testify in competency an Afghan immigrant accused of jury accused the former chief execu- United flight in Los Angeles that people thought President Barack proceedings for the man charged plotting a terrorist attack on New broke into his Detroit church. tive officer of a defunct soft-dnnk- was searched after one of them Obama should be assassinated. with her 2002 abduction. York, a law enforcement official said Detroit poke Sgt. Eren Stephens maker and four otliers connected leapt up and headed for the bath- In a ruling yesterday, US District yesterday, but the whereabouts of says the pastor had gone to to the company of perpetrating an The poll, posted Saturday on the helpers or any bomb-making room just before takeoff Judge Dale Kimball says Smart's Westside Bible Church Sunday eve- $806 million bank fraud, much of Facebook. was taken off the popular materials they procured are unclear. testimony is relevant to the issue of ning and found the intruder inside Los Angeles International Airport which went to the ex-CEO and his social networking site quickly after Brian David Mitchell's competency Court papers allege that at least the building. Stephens says the man spokesman Marshall Lowe says the family. company officials were alerted to began swinging an object at the incident occurred yesterday. its existence But. like any threat for trial. three people helped Najibullah Zazi Gregory Podlucky. 48. of Ligonier, pastor who pulled a handgun and against the president. Secret Service Smart is scheduled to provide her buy beauty products containing 'Passenger Charlie Rosene told provided financial institutions and peroxide and acetone in suburban shot him in the abdomen agents are taking no chances testimony Thursday. NBC 4 the man refused to comply equipment suppliers "with dramati- Denver The chemicals can be used The man was taken to an area with an attendant's request to stay The poll asked respondents Smart was 14 when she was cally false financial statements to to make homemade bombs. hospital, and his wounds are not seated. 'Should Obama be killed?" The abducted from her Salt Lake City get equipment leases and loans for Investigators know the identities believed to be life threatening Latrobe-based Le-Nature's Inc., said choices. No. Maybe. Yes. and Yes if home She was found nine months The pilot returned the plane to U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan he cuts my health care later in a suburb with Mitchell and of the three people, who are from Stephens says the pastor was not the gate where the man and his New York City, the law enforcement his estranged wile. injured and is licensed to carry the companion were taken off the flight She called it the "largest fraud in the Facebook says the question was official told The Associated Press handgun. Stephens didn't release for questioning, and the plane was history of the Western District of not created by the company, but Last year. Mitchell was indicted yesterday He spoke on condition of additional details searched. Pennsylvania. a25-countyarea. by an independent person using an by a federal grand jury on charges anonymity because the investiga- add-on application that has been of kidnapping and unlawful trans- It is unclear if the pastor called No other details were immedi- According to the 29-count indict- tion continues. suspended from the site. portation of a minor police following the shooting or ately available. ment unsealed yesterday, lenders The official would not say if the church's security company and investors poured money into A 10-day competency hearing is anything about where the possible reported the break-in after a burglar the company on the basis of the scheduled to begin Nov. 30. accomplices or the bomb-making alarm was triggered phony financial statements. -Jennifer Dobner (AP) materials are. -JoeMandak(AP) - Devlin Banett and Tom Hays (AP)

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■Your Stories By Julia Pact unworthy of so much of a presi- sion less risky, Gibbs said. ■Yout Community The Associated Press Obama's itinerary, allow- dent's time and energy. •You' News This is something Obama can ing him only a few hours in WASHINGTON - President ill afford when the public already Copenhagen, suggests he is ■Youi Views Barack Obama's decision to fly shows signs of fatigue with his aware he is walking a thin line. Visit Yout Community @ to Denmark to support Chicago's major efforts on so many fronts at The president is flying overnight BGVIEWS.com Olympics bid elevates the Games once, many so far unfulfilled. Thursday, making a presentation to an issue of national impor- "If you actually go to to the IOC members on Friday, tance — and exposes him to Copenhagen and meet with the and returning to Washington the political risks as well as rewardsat Olympic committee, you're really same day. He may not even stick a critical point in his presidency. on the line to deliver," said Darrell around to sec the winning city WINTHROP Obama's presentation in West, a political analyst at the announced. Copenhagen on Friday will be Washington-based Brookings Speaking to reporters at The TERRACE the first time a U.S. president has Institution. White House yesterday, the first appeared before thelnternational The president already has a lot lady said she knows his involve- & SUMMIT Olympic Committee to lobby for on the line. ment raises expectations for ENOCHWU -h-i-;[,M,'.. an Olympics. Obama initially He's re-examining his admin- Chicago's bid. TERRACE had said he couldn't make tin- istration'sstrategy in Afghanistan, "You're darned if you do, and YES WE CAN: President Obama heads to Copenhagen. Denmark to speak with the trip because he needed to tend to managing the shaky U.S. econo- you're darned if you don't," she Olympic committee in hopes of having the 2016 games hosted in his hometown of Chicago. GAS/HEAT the health care debate at home. my and pushing hard for health said. "I'd rather be on the side of AstheWhitel louse announced care overhaul. doing it." instrumental in recent votes, IOC executive board mem- the change of heart yesterday, Aides say Obama didn't make She will spend tomorrow and creating somewhat of a new ber Gerhard Heiberg, who will the decision to travel until this Thursday meeting individual precedent. cast a vote Friday, said Obama's there seemed to be increasing WATER confidence that the votes could past weekend, after he returned IOC members, then she and the Tony Blair helped London win appearance is a positive devel- be stacking up Chicago's way to home from the G-20 economic- president will each make a pre- the 2012 Olympics by traveling opment for the U.S. "He is a pow- host the 2016 Summer Games. If summit in Pittsburgh and con- sentation during Friday's meet- to Singapore to meet with IOC erful person and a great person- Chicago does come away the vic- sulted with first lady Michelle ing and take questions from the members ahead of that vote, and ality," Heiberg said. "It will make tor in the four-way race—Madrid, Obama and senior adviser Valerie committee. Mrs. Obama said Russia's Vladimir Putin went to an impact." HIGH SPEED Rio de laneiro and Tokyo are the larrctt. They both were already she's taking with her a lesson Guatemala to lobby in support And Karl Christian Koch, sec- INTERNET other contenders—Obama could planning to travel to Copenhagen learned on the campaign trail. of Sochi's bid for the 2014 Winter retary general of Denmark's get a political boost for helping to as the U.S. delegation leaders, due "One conversation or one Games. Olympic committee, said deliver the Games to his adopted to depart today. example or illustration that con- Brazilian President Luiz Obama'stripincreases Chicago's hometown and for handing the The president decided that the nects could make the difference," Inacio Lula da Silva will be in chances. U.S. a fresh source of national contentious health care nego- she said. Copenhagen to make the case America's supporters in PRIVATE CAMPUS SHUTTLE pride. tiations were "in a better place," The president has long been for Rio. King luan Carlos of Spain Copenhagen were already If the U.S. loses, he still might making the trip possible, White a supporter of Chicago's bid, and Spanish Prime Minister lose high-wattage. The contingent get points for trying. But he House press secretary Robert and recently sent letters to IOC Luis Rodriguez Zapatero will be assembled by Chicago's host would be visibly tied to a failed Gibbs said. members promising a "spectac- there, too, boosting Madrid, and committee includes talk show effort — and to the spending of The administration was given ular Olympic experience for one new Japanese Prime Minister host Oprah Winfrey as well as CABLE political capital on an endeavor no advance hint of victory that and all." Yukio Hatoyama will be on hand 14 Olympic and two Paralympic many Americans might consider would make the president's deci- Heads of state have been for Tokyo. gold medalists.

HASSLE Environmental protection agency tells schools to test aging caulk for PCBs

By Llbby Quald "We're concerned about the "We're concerned about the potential risks Community College in The Associated Press potential risks associated with Massachusetts saw an approx- exposure to these PCBs, and associated with exposure to these PCBs, imately $2 million project for CALL US WASHINGTON - Hundreds we're recommending practical, window replacement and ren- of school buildings across the common sense steps to reduce and we're recommending practical, common ovation increase to $5 million United States have caulk around this exposure as we improve our after engineers tested caulk III windows and doors containing understanding of the science," sense steps to reduce this exposure..." and found PCBs. potentially cancer-causing PCBs, Jackson said in a news release Earlier this month, a Bronx, the Environmental Protection issued Friday. Lisa Jackson I EPA Administrator NX, mother sued New York CURRENT Agency says. The agency said it would con- City over PCBs in caulk at her The danger to students is duct new research into the link between 1950 and 1978. The expensive. daughter's public school. uncertain, and EPA does not between PCBs in caulk and in caulk should be removed if "It's a huge disincentive for New York City schools SPECIALS! know for sure how many schools the air, which it said is not well PCBs are found at significant building owners," said Robert spokeswoman Ann Forte Herrick of Harvard's School of declined to comment on the could be affected. But the agen- understood. Studies in European levels, the agency said. The ALSO INCLUDED cy is telling schools that they countries have shown that PCBs agency also will conduct its own Public Health. "If you look for lawsuit, but said the school tests on PCBs in schools. it and find it, you have to report system is "engaged in positive should test old caulk and remove in caulk contribute to dust and Two outdoor pools it if PCBs turn up in significant air inside schools and other The law already requires that it to the EPA and remove it, so and productive discussions building owners remove caulk if why would you look for it in the with EPA to develop and agree amounts. buildings. On-site laundry facilities EPA Administrator Lisa EPA now recommends test- they discover very high levels of first place?" on a plan to address PCBs in Jackson said PCBs remain in ing for PCBs in peeling, brittle, PCBs. But proper removal is very He said Berkshire New York City schools." cracking or deteriorating caulk 24 hour emergency schools and many other build- . ■■; M firv'stotu- t.OOD'tlAI* tminoml BFOMia, ings built before the chemicals in schools and other buildings maintenance were banned in the late 1970s. that were built or renovated New kitchen cabinet/ appliances RESALE Rent payable online CLOTHING ALE SHOP Lease renewal bonuses Referral award bonuses tin*. i . .T&T* !:2%-.u.-u.. !: WLCHWHW I laUKlitltnrti lechanical wtth Tlra Rotation' Friendly staff Whan you purcfMM Monroa and Ranctto »hoc k§_and Mnit* : Servlce dirts : i Twfrom™ IT par- W •! I "Sslsas. '^oiMKDWOiMivntcvwsis/u/M,' \ •■> ono MCOUJTStmiarmiis.ii/cja \wm»D*couirri»m!umii».'i>,»w •^^"^^^^i^T^m^mm^ I STOP BY AND SEE US l-**OtJH PfT *TO*> T»«l MWV1C1. •UARMO'HD. 419-475-4671 No appointments necessary kmm fnm ftmOn Part MVWlMlM ttoaalm Cartac 400 E. Napoleon Rd. 5022 Monroa Straat } SilMCE CEHTEItS 419-352-9135 Cat* IK* 31SHH*. imtitm Fmat inswstiost 411-U2 32S1 MUM TltlMrtC* •MUM HUM tawmklm Mtu-nu •MM* imwc«M 41M»7»tt MtFn ssanbiki •MUM [email protected] ISM II Ha Hi) 41W7MI11 Da* lam mwtwi 419-476-7121 ■■menu MSB* St 41MS1-57M movie theatres. PMjtfaf SajaiMah tMSDaM* 4U-535-30H Mian Mkftitai HKIIWiaal K»4M-tCM www.winthropterrace.com , v».Wjimai i at* ■!■»-■■ "■ • m Ml DM* HHMMBN 41MM-1M] Kt«2TMCMMiif. twii »*_ SUIHamSt 41MB4N4 M*M 5021*** SI 41M7VW1 VISIT LS >» INI W1B « H*tVwn.

Former player back to help coach tennis

By Morgan Carlson Reporter

A former Falcon tennis star has TENNIS joined the team as an assistant Falcons name coach this season. tennis captains "I am very excited to have Cindy |Yonker| join the BGSU Samantha Kintzel (above) tennis staff," and Katia Babina have been said head named captains for the 2009- coach Penny Dean. "She ") women's tennis season. has a wealth Kintzel and Babina ace the of knowledge only two seniors on the eight- and experience person roster. Kintzel has 133 and will hit the court running." Cindy career wins, while Babina has Yonker Yonker 97 wins. The team started its — who went Assistant season two weekends ago. by Cindy Mikolajewski coach played and Kintzel finished second in when she was a for BG from her singles match. player—played 1993-1997 for BG from ONLINE 1993 to 1997 before graduating with a bach- The BG News elor's degree in business edu- Sports Blog cation. EarningMid-American Be sure to log on to The BG Conference honors all four years, Yonker was an All-MAC News Sports Blog for con- First Team pick her final two tinued news and updates on years with the Falcons. your favorite Falcon teams "Ithasbeenalotoffun Ibeing back at BG)," Yonker said. "I www.bgnewssports.com never thought I would look so forward to going to work. I ONLINE think playing is less stressful The BG News than coaching. I would rather be playing, but this is the next Sports Twitter best thing." The BG News sports section "Being back on campus is has a Twitter feed. Be sure exciting; it is a fun atmosphere to be in and a part of." to log on while your favorite Her freshman year, the team is playing. We may have Perrysburg native tied the in-game updates. University record with 23 singles wins and took sec- www.twitter.com/bgnewssports ond place at that year's MAC ENOCH WU i THE BG NEWS Championships at the third RARE SIGHT: reddie Barnes did no! got to run in the open field vr. inly gamed 24 yards on (our receptions. flight. The following sea- son, Yonker was awarded the MAC Leann Grimes Davidge Today in Boise State's defense shuts down BG's top receiver Sportsmanship Award. Sports History As a senior, Yonker carded the second-highest single-sea- 1985-Warren Moon By Andrew Harner vast improvement for Barnes, look like they've gotten better the longest reception going for son victory total in school his- Sports Editor over the year." 10 yards. His defense was so tory at the time wjth 43 wins. sacked a record 12 times by as he only caught 41 halls in an injury-plagued campaign last While the Broncos went on strong that Sheehan only tar- She was also voted team cap- the Dallas Cowboys defense. Boise State coach Chris season. to score plenty of points and geted Barnes six other times, tain, was awarded all-league 1951-CBS telecasts the Petersen knew what BG's quar- And even will) the No. H leave the falcons behind With after looking his way more honors and was named to the terback/wide receiver combo learn in the country at the a 49-14 throttling, Petersen got than 20 times the week before Academic All-MAC Team. first color broadcast of a (it seniors Tyler Sheehan and lime. Petersen knew he would his wish from his only senior at Marshall. At the end of her senior sea- football game. Freddie Barnes had done in have to neutralize Barnes or defensive starter, comcrhack Like Petersen, Wilson had son, Yonkerwas the winningest their first three names. BG could hang in the game. Kyle Wilson. his eyes on Barnes coming into player in school history with 1908-The Calgary Rugby Sheehan was one of the lop "They're a very good cum "Our guys did a good job the game. 143 career wins and was tied Union forms. quarterbacks in the nation binatlon," Petersen said last making him earn some things," "He's a good receiver, and for second in singles (75) and in passing yards, with a good week before the game. "We Petersen said. doubles wins (68). To this day, chunk of il coming on Barnes' Saw those guys up close anil Wilson helped hold Barnes to See DENIED | Page 7 Yonker still ranks fifth in The List nation-leading 12 catches: a personal last year. They both four catches for 24 yards, w itli Outside of Saturday's loss to SeeY0HKER|Paqe7 Boise State. Freddie Barnes has had a highlight reel of a season. Heres a look at five of those highlights; Williams mans laughter case 1. School-record: In the season opener against takes another strange turn Troy, Barnes caught a school- By Avid Porter counts of covering up the crime. record 15 passes The Associated Press Several witnesses testified that 2. Player of the Week: after Williams handled a shot- NEWARK, N.I. — The next few gun that fired and hit Christoft The same week he set that days may feel like alumni week in the chest, he told them to lie record. Barnes was also for the lluntcrdon County to police and tampered with named the Mid-American Prosecutor's Office, minus the evidence. good vibes and fond reminis- Conference East Division The jury deadlocked on a cences. reckless manslaughter count Offensive Player of the Week. In the latest twist in the long- and a retrial is tentatively 3. Double digits: CHRISTINA MCGINNIS ' Nt.V. running manslaughter case scheduled for January. Williams STILL GOING STRONG: The Falcon rugby team won big again last weekend against Western Michigan against former NBA star layson has been free on bail since the Barnes had double-digit Williams, current and former shooting. receptions in the second employees, starting with coun- Defense attorneys will try game against Troy also. In ty prosecutor I. Patrick Barnes, to use this week's hearings to Falcon rugby continues rolling are expected to be grilled place the entire case against that game, Barnes caught 10 about racial bias in the inves- Williams into'question, includ- balls for 70 yards. tigation of the killing of hired ing the convictions and retrial. driver Costas "Gus" Christoft They have leveled charges of 4. School-record, Defense comes 20 questions with Duane Miller at Williams' central New lersey prosecutorial misconduct at Part 2: Barnes broke his mansion in 2002. Lember for, among other things, up big against By C J Watson he first stepped foot on the field Among those scheduled to waiting until more than three own school-record in week four years ago, and he couldn't get testify are: Steven Lember, who years after the trial to disclose three when the Falcons lost to Western Michigan enough of it He's known for his will tried Williams in 2004 and later the slur incident. Rugby is a sport that most to win and competitiveness on the Marshall. In that game. Barnes resigned from the prosecutor's Prosecutors have argued that By C J Walton Americans ate unfamiliar with. field, which makes him one of BG's office; Katharine Errickson, the slur or any alleged bias had caught 17 passes. top players Reporter When asked, most people would who was to have headed the no effect on the convictions Now in his senior year at the 5. Nation's leader: describe it as "football without th«.' prosecution at Williams' since the jury reached its ver- pads." While both sports are similar University, the rugby team's overall Defense came up big for the upcoming retrial for reckless dicts on the basis of testimony Barnes currently leads the in some aspects, they have certain record since he joined the team is Falcon rugby team on Saturday. manslaughter but was fired in by witnesses to the shooting. characteristics that make them very an impressive 168-20-2. Below is a nation in receptions with 46. BG used Western Michigan's eariy 2008; and William Hunt, Neither Barnes nor Lember, different. closer look at Miller, BG's number He has led the nation every the former investigator whose who is in private practice, mistakes to their advantage, its Partly due to rugby's foreign one prop. use of a racial slur to describe returned phone messages seek- week this season, he is cur- their defense held strong and nature in the U.S.. there is a large Williams, who is black, precipi- defeated the Broncos 59-3. misconception when it come? to its ingcommentMonday. Williams rently 10 receptions ahead of 1. You used to play football for tated the chain of events that "Western was a tough team; players. Many see rugby players as and attorneys involved in the second place. BG. what's the reason you chose led to this week's hearings. I know the score doesn't look rugged and a little extreme; how- the case are prohibited from to play rugby? like it," said Club Director Roger ever, the skill set required to play at Williams, who played nine speaking to the media under Rugby is an easy transition from Mazzarella. "Every time they this level sets them apart from other seasons in the NBA with the a gag order imposed by state football. Good contact, no pads. made a mistake, we were there to athletes. Philadelphia 7t3ers and New Superior Court Judge Edward Duane Miller noticed how differ- lersey Nets, was acquitted of See MILLER I Page 7 See TRIAL | Page 7 See BIG WIN I Pane 7 ent rugby is than other sports when aggravated manslaughter in 2004 but Convicted on four ■t WWWBGVIEWS.COM SPORTS Tuesday. Stptembt-r 29.2009 7

said. THE BG NEWS SUDOKU DENIED But despite his lackluster per- formance, Barnes extended his From lead over the nation in recep- 6 2 9 3 obviously, I had to do my home tions. work," Wilson said after the He came into the game game, "I'm not sure how many leading Southern Methodist's balls he caught on me. 1 le's a key I 111111,11 ii it I Sanders l>v seven but to their offense and I wanted to left Saturday with a 10 reception get my best shots." lead over Texas' lordan Shipley 7 8 Sheehan said the various after Sanders had a bye week. schemes Wilson and the rest Barnes said he still wants a of the Boise State defense used shot at making catches when 6 5 4 against Barnes made it difficult he's facing tough defenses and to find him open. CHRISTIH* MCGINNIS ' that the coaches have enough 2 3 8 1 6 " Double and t riple coverage all NO GOOD: Quarterback Tyler Sheehan targeted Freddie Barnes (right) 10 times against confidence in him they will day. They were rolling his way, Boise State, but si* of those - including the one above - resulted in incompletions Part of continue throwing his way. fake blitzing his way and put- lhat was because of the tight defense Bronco cornerback Kyle Wilson (left) played "The confidence and belief 7 4 ting a guy out on him," Sheehan that my coaches and my quar- said. "They did a really good 16 of 29 passes before handing ForcingSheehan to filtd those terback have in me this year has job isolating that and they know the reins over to backup Aaron other targets was also a part of been considerably different." 1 6 2 that is a big part of our game Pankratz for the fourth quarter, Petersen's game plan. Barnes said yesterday during plan. They know if they stop but not before he found Adrian "They have some other weap- the Mid-American Conference that, they have a good shot at Hodges for a touchdown and ons too, but IBarnes] is the guy teleconference. They wain me 5 7 8 winning." lustuslones for 37 yards on three that we were certainly paying to make plays in those situa- Sheehan was able to complete catches in the third quarter. close attention to," Petersen tions." 8 2 5 4

6 Z 8 "We didn't execute as well as we Saturday," Nick Viviani said. SUDOKU I L t 9 E S BIG WIN "We didn't execute as well as we To play: Complete the grid 8 6 E L t7 I S 9 I should, but played better as a so that every row. column From Page 6 should but played better as a team this I S 9 I 6 8 L fr £ team this week than the previ- and every 3x3 box contains 6 8 I » L E 9 I S capitalize on it." ous week." week than the previous week." the digits 1 to 9,There is no L 9 I 8 S 6 t/ E Z POf the first few minutes, the Despite the wide margin of guessing or math involved. victory, the Falcons understand E » S Z 9 I 8 16 game was an offensive stale- Just use logic to solve mate, but BG eventually jumped that there still is a lot to work on. 9 Z 6 5 I t E 8 L on the opportunity and took the throughout the game. The Falcons got back to busi- "It was kind of like a repeat of S I L E 8 9 Z 6 fr lead. As the first half pushed on, so ness as the second half began. Michigan State," Mazzarella said. V I 8 6 Z L I S 9 Hanker Tim Moody was did BG's offensive attack. Prop A.I. Thompson capitalized "We had some dropped balls and the first Falcon to score, as he The Falcon defense not only on sloppy play by the Broncos, some stupid penalties... Once plowed his way through defend- kept the Broncos from scoring, as he recovered a fumble near we got the second half started, it ers for a try that was converted they also added to BG's point the goal line and scored a try. turned everything around." Create and solve your byflyhalfNickViviani. total. On what should be the Western Michigan took advan- Rocco Mauer led the team Thanks to the Falcons' stel- play of the day, lock Brian Kean tage of an offsides call on BG as with 20 points and Nick Viviani Sudoku puzzles for FREE. lar defense, Western Michigan took the Broncos by surprise as they successfully kicked a pen- followed with 12 points on six had trouble gaining momentum he stole a lineout ball and took alty kickin what turned out to be conversions. Also scoring for and their offense remained stag- it nearly 20 yards before dish- their only score of the game. BG was Mark Viviani. Dominic nant through the entirety of the ing off to hooker Mark Viviani Rocco Mauer went on to score Mauer, Moody. Thompson and PRIZESUDOKUxm game. for a try. three more tries in the second Duane Miller all with five points. Not long after Moody's score, CenterFJominicMaucrcapped half, to bring his total to four for BG went out there to prove a wing RoccoMauerdidn't hesitate off the offensive assault for BG in the day. The Broncos couldn't point this week and that point to get his name in the books as the first half, running through keep up with Mauer and three was loud and clear. he side-stepped several Western Western Michigan defende'rs on of his four tries came from over "We wanted to make a state- Did Yon /t.*e>w? Michigan defenders en route to his way to a try. Nick Viviani 50 yards. ment on defense, and holding a try of more than 50 yards. This converted the try to make the "After a slow start. I think them to three points was a good would be a re-occurring theme score 26-0 at half-time. our team performed well on statement," Nick Viviani said. MILLER YONKER "We have been collaborating on From Page 6 From Page 6 different ways to run practice and overall wins and is tied for sev- various team aspects. Two heads are 2. Who is your favorite opponent to face? enth in singles wins and ninth Ohio State. I'm a Michigan fan coming from Detroit, so I look forward to beating up on them each year in doubles. always better than one." Vonker says that some of her $. Favorite part about playing rugby? favorite memories of BG were Cindy Yonker | Assistant The camaraderie. Rugby is unlike any other team sport. There is no individual, we are all one team and I love that the ones spent with her team- mates. After coaching Yonker for four children are a little older, work- 4. Something people would be surprised to know about you? "There are so many great years, Dean is excited to coach ing with Penny at BG allows me I love Disney movies. "The Little Mermaid." "Beauty and the Beast." "Mulan. I love all of them. memories that have come back alongside her former player. to be at home after school for to me since I've been back," "Cindy will be a great addition my older children and not have 5. Favorite pro sports team? Vonker said. "Girls on the team lothccoachingstaff." Dean said. my youngest with the babysitter The Detroit Tigers. remind me of girls I played with. "I know weare on the same page too long Now that she's back at BG, 6. What are some of your hobbies? Other than the friendships that since she played for me." Playing video games, collecting football cards, writing poetry. were made, I would say Imy And Yonker is happy to be Yonker is looking forward to favorite memories] were the back at BG working with Dean. helping the women on and off 7. If you could travel anywhere, where would it be and why? van rides. I don't think I did at "We have been collaborating the court. Australia to play rugby with the world's best. the time, but in retrospect, the on different ways to run prac- "I would love to help the girl talk and bonding was fun." tice and various team aspects." girls improve our position in 8. Who is your favorite musician/artist? The former Falcon spent Yonker said. "Two heads are the MAC." Yonker said. "This Yolanda Adams four years 12000-2003) as head always better than one." includes helping them all coach at Webster University in Since she left BG, Yonker has become court player'. 9. What's your favorite place in BG to hangout? St. Louis. Yonker was named gotten married to former BG With Dean's coaching back- My apartment A lot of friends come over. It's comfortable. the St. Louis Intercollegiate men's tennis player Bob Yonker ground and Ybnker's encrg\ Athletic Conference Coach of and has had three children. and passion for the sport, the 10. What's your major? the Year in both her first and "Penny has always been a women expect to have a ver\ Mental Health and School of Counseling. final years at WU. Yonker led great friend." Yonker said. "We successful year. the Gorloks to one third-place spoke a couple of years ago "Hopefully, I can provide 11. What do you plan on doing after graduation? finish and three second-place about me helping her out and some fresh ideas and [Dean I have all intentions to go back Detroit being a high school counselor finishes during her time in the then I found out a week later can provide the experience" eight-team conference. I was pregnant. Now that my Yonker said. 12. Do you have any role models, if so, who? My mother. She raised my sister and me by herself. She is a very strong woman. She was in the military and is very disciplined. She taught me everything I know. being questioned on the wit- to defend themselves when TRIAL ness stand by defense attor- they're accused." 13. What's your favorite TV show? neys is unusual, said Donald New lersey's Supreme Court From Page 6 Naturally. ESPN, after that, it's 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Family Guy" Robinson, former president of in February ordered prosecu- Colcman. the Association of the Federal tors to turn over all information 14. What's your favorite junk food? At the very least, the hearings BarofNcw)ersey. regarding Hunt's slur. Includ- I could probably eat hamburgers and fries forever will focus more scrutiny on a "Within my experience, when ing who was present when it prosecutor's office that already there are charges of prosecu- was made, but defense attoi 15. Most prized possession? faces three lawsuits by cur- torial misconduct, there's an ncys said most employees of the If my room was burning down and I could only pick one thing, it would be the photo album of my family. rent and former employees — internal investigation and it prosecutor's office refused their including l-rrickson — includ- usually ends there." Robinson requests to be Interviewed, 16. Funniest person on the team? ing one that alleges a hostile said. "But to have an open court Coleman ruled last month Ross Barret. He's pretty hilarious work environment and "racially hearing on what a prosecutor that the defense could have prejudicial atmosphere." did or didn't do is a healthy- subpoena power to compel 17. If you could trade places with someone for a day. who would it be and why? them to testify. I would be Richie McCaw. He's the captain for the New Zealand All Black's. I'd trade places with him so that I could The sight of prosecutors thing because they should have play one game at the national level Did Ye>ti ^notv? 18. If someone made a movie about your life, which actor would play you? Michael Clark Duncan. The characters Bert and Ernie on Sesame Street were named 19. If you could have one super power, what would it be? after Bert the cop and Ernie If I could pick any super power. I d be flying. the taxi driver in Frank 20. One goal for the rugby season? Capra's "It's a Wonderful To lead my team to Nationals and play better than our team has ever performed at that level. Life. Senior Portraits Today & Tomorrow! -*\\ Schedule your appointment now at * '* www.myseniorportrait.com ^ 8 Tuesday. Septemba 29.2009 ODD NEWS WWWBGVIEWS.COM

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He was being held for observation 17 Pre-euro denaro 51 Mormon initials gun and pocket knife a 64-year-old retiree from northern at a Decatur hospital. 18'Singly 52 "Negotiating for a lesser sen- ANSWERS 20 'Gathering of reporters Records show Judd has been England, shot two holes-in-one in tence 22 Authorized, briefly the same round on Sept. 9. The 57 "Credit company with a s 1 s 3 s s 0 3 d sentenced to prison at least three 23 "... the morn ... 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