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GETTING HYPED: PM SHOWERS Falcons face Kent State HIGH 56 LOW 35 in MAC Tournament; PAGE 7 www.bgnews.com independent student press VOLUME 99 ISSUE 59 Poll released FAST-A-THON By Carrie Whitaker of the current student phone EDITOR-IN-CHIEF "I was so excited directory. In a poll of 270 students taken that we have been The university and college stu- last week by The BG News, 45 dent factor has not been as easy percent of students said they able to energize our to distinguish due to the growing plan to vote for lolin Kerry in generation." use of cell phones by people 18- the presidential election, while 30 years of age. This has become 38 percent said they plan to vote a point of concern in the accuracy of nation and state-wide polls. for George W. Bush. MnEHARTWELL, PRESIDENT OF With the race so close, it is In a survey taken by In-Stat no secret that the student vote COLLEGE DEMOCRATES MDR, a wireless market-research could make or break either graduate students were included firm in Arizona, 14.4 percent candidate. in the random poll. of the 970 people questioned According to the current Most students said they plan only had cell phones and the Reutcrs/Zogby nation-wide poll on voting in the election, with majority were Americans released Sunday, Bush and Kerry 2.5 percent unsure how they will between the ages of 18-24. are deadlocked at 48 percent vote and another 2.5 percent said Hartwell said the student each. they did not wish to say. Less than vote, often a percentage not However. Kerry leads six of the 1 percent planned to vote for the recognized in professional polls, 10 battleground states, according Libertarian candidate, Michael will make the difference this year. to polls by Reutcrs/Zogby. Badnarik. "Everyone has friends in Iraq or The record numbers of citizens Students included in the poll planning to vote have made the were randomly selected out VOTING POLL. PAGE 11 IN RECOGNITION: Members of the Muslim Student Association gathered last night for the Fast- Wood County Board of Elections A-Thon. Seen here is president of MSA, Sally Kaloti. a very busy place this year. "We have just been swamped," Debbie Hazard. Deputy Director of the Board of Elections, said. WHO IS VOTING? "Voter registration is definitely up at an all-time high and the tame Random and unscientific, The BG with absentee ballots." News polled nearly 300 students Here on campus, only 11 about today's election. We found Student runs for percent of the 270 students that an overwhelming majority said they' did not register or do will be casting their votes. not plan to vote tomorrow, a percentage that Katie llartwell, president of the College Democrats is very happy with. WHO THEY CHOSE? Ohio state senate "I am so excited that we have been able to energize our Similar to the rest ot the conn- 8, Mmfehatl people running for office to high profile campaign," he said. generation." Ilartwrll said I try, Bowling Green students are UND nsiunts rsitOR those who go to school while "If we value education as a State hope this shows politicians and divided on who will be Ihe next While most students punching a time card," he said. as we value national security as people everywhere that this isn't president. However, the slim focus on their job, playing "It keeps you really busy, I have a nation we wouldn't have lev- the age group that tit mi it VOW." majority chose John Kerry iniramurals or being involved In had to skip a class here and ies." Monika Winkler. chairman groups on campus in their spare there." He hopes to improve educa- of the College Republicans said rime, senior Nathan Nickens is He is currendy a senior at the tion through better funding. she is also excited that so many thinking differently University majoring in political "I think that while the students plan to vote. WHERE THEY VOTING? Nickens decided to devote his science with a minor in music. argument can be made that you "I am really excited because that time to running for the Ohio He is taking twelve credit hours. can't always throw money at a means we did our job in pushing With factors such as being away Senate. He has been campaign- Nickens' main platform in his problem, it is important to note voting," Winkler said. "It is the from home and voting for the ing for months to have the campaign has centered around that education is malfunded." biggest election of our generation He went on to say that die loss first time, students chose to cast opportunity to represent District education. He said education and I am not surprised that so of jobs in Ohio should not be their ballot via absentee. This Two In the Ohio legislature. issues are die main reason he many people are voting." blamed on the President, but way. their vote counted within Although this may seem like a decided to run. Fifty-eight percent of the stu- time-consuming task, Nickens "The system of funding our die lack of funding for educa- dents surveyed were freshmen, has been able to balance school public schools has been broken tion He said that when educa- 30 percent were sophomores and campaigning. since 1991, and the ability came while juniors and seniors poUed "It's really hard, but I compare available to raise die issue in a NICKENS. PAGE 11 made up 6 percent each. Two
Where do I vote? Check out which shade you are Where to go to cast your vote in, match the color and number Ohio statute found to the corresponding location. A guide for voting in Wood County That is where you vote on today unconstitutional Ridge Street School 225 Ridge St HI, By Terry Kinney cannot be at the polls for the Smith Multicultural Lounge ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER sole purpose of challenging Union, BGSU voters' qualifications. CINCINNATI — Yesterday, South Mam Street School two federal judges barred Republicans said the ruling 437 s Main st. BG political party representatives would allow diem to still be in from challenging voters at the polling places "to observe, SI Mutt Lutheran Church polling places throughout to be vigilant, to take notes," 115 S CoBegeDc Ohio, saying poll workers, not said Mark Weaver, a lawyer for Crim Street School outsiders, should deter- the state Republican Party. 1020 Scott Hamilton Dr. mine voter eligibility. State Secretary of State Kenneth Republicans planned to appeal. Blackwell's office sent a memo Kenwood School An order by U.S. District to county election boards 710 Kenwood Ave. fudge Susan Dlott of Cincinnati yesterday telling them to Ik mlmg Green Ir. School found that the application bar all challengers from 215W.\Vm»lerSt. of Ohio's statute allowing polling places, based on the two Peace Uuheren Church challengersat pollingplaceswas nilings. Adams' office refused to unconstitutional. clarify the ruling. 1028 Pearl St In a similar case, U.S. District Dion said the presence of Parks and Ret. Office ludge lohn Adams of Akron said challengers inexperienced in 1291 Conneaut Awe. poll workers are the ones to the electoral process question- determine if voters are eligible. ing voters about their eligibility \eteiun> Building "In light of these extraordinary would impede voting. t nnnraul Ave. circumstances, and the conten- Weaver called Dlott's Senior High School tious nature of the imminent ruling erroneous and said the 530 W. Poe Rd. BG party would ask the 6th U.S. election, die court cannot and Conneaut School must not turn a blind eye to Circuit Court of Appeals in 542llaskinsRd. the substantial likelihood that Cincinnati to overturn it. If the significant harm will result not appeals court agrees to keep 1 irsl( hiisti.mt luiirh Intographlc by Ashley Hehls. Information collected by Cerrie Whrtiker only to voters, but also to the challengers out of the polls, the 87 i HMHmRd voting process itself, if appoint- party was prepared to appeal ed challengeis are permitted at Adams' ruling. II you look at this map and think, "I was never good at geography." please visit the Wood Country Board of Elections' Web site at www.cowood.oh.us/ the polls," Adams said. "The law is clearly in our favor," Adams wrote that people boe On the site you will "ind a link on the right hand side that says, "Where do I vote." It you are registered to vote in Wood County all you do is type in your name and it will let you know where you vote. It you have any other questions, call the Board of Elections at 419-3549120. Happy voting! appointed as challengers JUDGES. PAGE 11
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FOR AU.THE NEVVSV1SITVVVW.BGNEWS.COM 1 1 WWW.BGNEWS.COM 2 Tuesday. November 2. 2004 County parties share energy, tactics, diversity Republicans span wide demographic range Excited youth vote, early opening help Dems shards to go out and vote for stepping to the forefront in this Zach Herman Sitter, a real estate agent, Zach Herman out there, on both sides." SINIOli REPORTER estimates the all-volunteer bun.' SENIOR RiPORtlK Ruth Ann Beaverson, election. Two University students, If Wood County is any what do a m] estate agent ;i organization has 600 peo- Al Baldwin is part of the phone-bank coordinator for the December graduates Nathan broadcaster, a reared University ple working to help re-elect indication, that devotion local party's Kerry campaign, Nickens and Matt Lyons, are crosses generational lines. old guard in Wood County Instructor and a few hundred President Hush. Sitter himself politics — a 40-year member stops to chat with Baldwin and running for state or local Wood County residents have in ■devotes 25-30 unpaid hours Members of the University's office, and many more are College Republicans have of the local Democratic party, confirms his sendment. As common? pei week to the campaign. "It's contributing time and been key players in the voter- including more than two decades supporting evidence, she i hey all support Presideni kind of like two full-time jobs," produces a white binder, roughly energy to electing Kerry and other be says. But after attending identification and persuasion as party chairman. His dossier George W. Bush, and they are all Democratic candidates. a meeting last November, held efforts on behalf of Bush. "We also includes a long-term stint one inch diick. filled with names working io palm the county red of community members who Presidential campaign in today's election. Whatever to establish a grassroots pres- get them involved in the tilings on the county board of elections, their everyday disparities, these ence lor the campaign, Sitter we're doing," Franke notes. and an unofficial role as the chief have offered their help. And work began ahead of very different people arc, lor was convinced the sacrifice "Obviously they're in a better historian and archivist charting that list covers only those who schedule this year, thanks to a fleeting moment, unified by was necessary. "I just really position than anyone to reach the county's storied tradition of volunteered for Halloween Kerry and Edwards' August one common desire: to award a reel this is a very, very impor- out to the youth." progressive politics. But for a weekend duty. The 1 visit to Bowling Green. The second term to the incumbent The high interest among man with such extensive experi- overwhelming response has Wood County Democratic commander in chief. college students seems to ence. Baldwin is experiencing a Party Headquarters, which has The group, a branch of the " George Bush dispel the popular myth ot lot of firsts diis election season. "This is the most no permanent base, usually Wood County Republican imsmits energy youth apathy, according to As he sits outside Grounds for successful year Wood operates in September and Party, has spent the last 11 I ranke. "It certainly flies I'liought on a recent Thursday October of even-numbered months engaged in a struggle and optimism and in the face of the stereotype morning, smoking cigarettes and County Democrats years. for the hearts and mind-, of that students don't care about greeting the seemingly endless enthusiam and the larger world beyond their have ever had." But this year, the downtown voters, competing for any procession of regulars who know strength. dormitory. It's been a real rally spurred a late-July opening extra advantage in this uncial him by his first name, Baldwin for the campaign's nerve center, boost for us, and I think it's AL BALDWIN, WOOD COUNTY battleground State. In ponders what may be his final located on East Court Street next pursuit ol their goal, the men going to be a boost in the DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIR I0YCYSTAHLJNSTRUCT0R election, the young people presidential election as leader of to Mr. Spot's. and women ofthe Bush/Cheney his party. An open-heart surgery campaign's Wood County that are going to get involved The additional participation in support of Presideni Bush." patient two years ago, Baldwin is allowed the campaign to place could translate into more votes chapter nave made phone calls, rant election, probably one of 70,000 phone calls in support of the most important elections in While the fresh faces are uniquely attuned to the steady cast, a development that would knocked on doors and hosted march of dine — he frequently the Democratic challenger. events, all designed to energize our country's history in a long, vital to a potential Bush win, benefit Baldwin's party, which long time. I thought that, gee, the older faithful cannot be references his surgery and his Why the surge in involvement? typically wins high-turnout the conservative base while Baldwin suggests the sharp simultaneously attracting whatever I can help to make a forgotten. One of those loyal- future — and to the political elections. And in the state some difference, I want to do that." ists is Joyce Stahl. an instructor and organizational changes that contrast between President experts call "the new Florida," a elusive suing voters, the Bush and Democratic nomi- wavering fev\ thai most experts After assuming control ofthe and a phone-bank volunteer develop along the way. What he Democrat victory could prove agree will decide the election. local operation, Sitter recruited for the campaign. For Stahl, describes is nothing less than nee John Kerry may be partially to be a bellwether for the rest of Campaign work began in Greg Ira like, a broadcaster, supporting Bush is an issue ol a revolution in Wood County responsible. "There has never safety. "I think just the very fact been such a clash in worldviews tbe nation. earnest in February with the to serve as communications politics, a seismic shift that "We're the bull's-eye," that George Bush is our presi- and approaches to governance establishment ol phone bank-., director for the campaign. will see Baldwin and his Baldwin says of Ohio's status Franke is a passionate defender dent right now is what has held as we've seen" in this race, he where volunteers tailed Wood contemporaries replaced by an as a key swing state. And he of the president and less than back" additional terror attacks, says. "People really think the County residents to encourage army of energetic youth devoted believes Wood County's results kind to the Democratic chal- she says. "[Terrorists] know elet tion is going to haw an effect voters in consider President to die causes he now champions. may be indicative of which Bush. I be pace accelerated lenger. "George Bush trans- darn well, if they attack us now, on their lives." "This is the most successful year candidalebitstbat target. "Wood in August when the party mits energy and optimism and while Bush is president, they're the Wood County Democrats In another unusual opened a temporary headquar- enthusiasm and strength and going to get hit. If Kerry is in, I development, the volunteer Comity really is, in my mind, a have ever had," he says, his little microcosm of Ohio, Ohio ters office in Woodland town leadership and all the things bet you they'll really slam us." tone equal parts pride and sur- corps for this cycle has skewed Whatever their ages or rea- is a little microcosm of Middle Centre on South Main Street. that, forget about what your prise. Attendance at the monthly younger than in previous years. sons, these men and women America and the United States." Housed in tbe former home of political views are, these are meetings of the county party "We've had a really incredible I imeless freasures Cards and qualities that people admire are joined by acorn mon answer cross-section, a tremendous Baldwin and his team to a question the entire country has skyrocketed; gatherings that citts, the re-election effort's in a leader. I don't think lohn influx of young people this of volunteers have laid the is asking: who can better face earlier this year drew 40-60 base of operations is a spare, Kerry emanates those kinds of year." Typically, older citizens groundwork for a Kerry victo- qualities." the challenges of governing people now attract up to 150. The colorful space festooned in red, number ofvolunteers committed — whom Baldwin playfully labels ry in a county President Bush white, and blue bunting. I be Franke sees a Republican in dangerous and very tense to advancing progressive causes "blue- and gray-hairs" — assume carried in 2000. Now, the only headquarters is never crowded, base that feels similarly about post-9/11 world? Voters will thing left to do is encourage give their answer today, but for has doubled in recent times, most of the key positions in a but a quiet bum of activity is Bush. "George Bush's support- turnout, wait and hope John ers believe he is a great leader, this group, there is no doubt: suggesting a new zeal for political campaign, but college students evet present, and other young people are Kerry's arrow hits its mark. t ampaign chairman Ed and they'll crawl over glass George Bush shall lead them. activism "There's real passion HEY BGSU Bush or Kerry YOUR VOTE COUNTS Read BGNews to get election results • Cost of Tuition too high * I will work to lower this ALL STUDENTS AND FACULTY SAVE AN EXTRA 10% • Do you want to stay in Ohio M;H.W*HUI ■J ;l*fH» NIHi'.l.'Hi * We are #1 in people between l 18-35 LEAVING our State • Do you want a job after school SB.*>y^ ■rsks Pads and HNM * I will work hard to bring jobs Includes FREE Inspection fair En«i St«n CD 14 th ON ANY 4 TIRES Oil Change to the 6 District Hurry In And tmt — ■£■— Includes FREE and Tire Rotation MTU MET. 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Nathan Nickens. Make Education a real priority. State politicians have been talking about education for years, but they've done nothing to get our schools the funding they need. Nickens will demand that we put education first in the budget process and force the state to finally live up to its constitutional responsibilities to fully fund schools. And Nathan will oppose any efforts to drain money from our public schools through risky voucher programs. Send a Falcon to Columbus to fight for us. As a fellow Bowling Green State University student, Nathan has seen firsthand how the tuition increases have affected us. He will battle the legislators that steamrolled the universities in our state. Nickens will fight to restore higher education as a real priority. We have been left behind. 35% tuition increases. 230,000 jobs lost in Ohio since 2000. 7 out of 10 largest com- panies in our state paid only $50 in state tax. My opponent is fighting for someone in Columbus but it sure isn't you or I. Let me fight for you. Democrat for OhioSenate
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8 a.m. -5 p.m. 2190 Union 316 - Alumni Room CMAI Annual Campus-Wide The Women's Center, 107 llaniui Kwanzaa Celebration Ticket Sales Hall 7 p.m.- Midnight The event features a presenta- FJection Night in the Pub tion of the seven principles of 4 p.m. Who will be our next president? Kwanzaa, African trancing and ART Talks presents... Dr. Katcrina The Bowen-Thompson Student drumming, a soul food dinner Itiiedi Ray Union and the Political Honor and door prizes! Admission is Dr. Katerina Riiedi Ray: Making Society bring you Flection Night $8 w/ student II), $10 non-stu- Modem Men: Visual and Spatial in the Pub! Professors from the dents and $5 children under 12. Education at the Bauhaus political science department will Purchase advanced tickets in Professor and Director, School be present to answer questions the CMAI Office 424 Saddlemire of Art, BGSU College of Arts and discuss the election. Raffle Building 11/1/04-12/2/04 and Sciences Distinguished prizes, snacks, and fun election Saddlemire 424 Faculty Lecture Series. Katerina night drinks will be available. Riiedi Ray is a principal, with Iliis is a non-panisan event. it .tin. hp.in. Igor Marjanovic. of Read) Made BlackSwampPub "Design Exposition, Architecture Studio, an Interdisciplinary art 8 9 p.m. 322" and architecture practice using Brian McRoberts BGNews Models from the Architecture 322 ready-made forms and situations, Video Bank General Meeting AUDITION NIGHT (Above) Shawnte Ray auditions in front ot Sheila Brown for the chance to Course lin More Information Contact Come loin Our Student-run For More Information Contact 419-372-8575 Music Television Organization. be a performer in the Multicultural Center's 1980s Retro Dinner Theatre. (Below) Anetria Cook Union, 119-372-9000 Union Theater There are opportunities in tele- leads some of the R&B/Soul and Funk dancers in a choreographed routine. Rehearsal for the Union Galleries vision studio production, field production will begin Nov.6. 6 p.m. production, writing, and promo- 11a.m. How 2 Workshop, Beginning liuns We will be taping 8 stu- Back By Popular Demand.., Crochet dio shows that will air weekly on SUSHI! ' For those who have always want- Wood County Time Warner Cable Uraku lapanese Restaurant and ed to learn to crochet, this series channel 6. Even if you have no BGSU Dining Services have is for you Learn the basic stitches experience, the focus of our orga- teamed up to bring you the and bow to combine those stitch- nization is to provide hands-on exotic taste "i trash made sushi es into rows. By combining the experience to the community. [uesdays in Founders Keepers rows together, you will complete For more information, check out Food Court the class project, a scarf. Please wwv.bgvideobank.org or stop by Rxmdera Keepers PoodCoun bring the following; 5-7 mm cro- our meeting...don't eat dinner, chet hook ami a skein of yarn of because we're ordering pizza! Noon - 3 p.m. your choke, lulal (lost: $5. WestHaUtm Men's Chorus Hot-Tub-a-Thon Part 2 of a 2 part series All work- in lire area west of Education Shops are open to Bowling < Ireen 8 p.m. Building State University students, faculty, si i idem lazz Combos Men- Chorus will be raking Staff and lire BG community. All For more information, contact pledges and donations for their registered participants are asked the Moore Musical Arts Center annual lunilraiser in arrive leu minutes prior to the Box Office: 419-372-8171 or 1- West oj Education Building workshop. 800-589-2224. Unkm Greenery Bryan Recital Hall. Moore Musical Arts Center 3:30 p.m. 6-8p.m. Empowerment Group forVbrnen Workshop i m sell Defense 8 p.m. Survivors Of Abusive Dating Women: Learn verbal, mental, Space Dreams - Our Quest to Very Important Voter Relationships and physical self-defense tech- Explore the Universe Student support group is a niques irr a women only space. Multi-media show in the space for women at all Stages ol Focus is on acquaintance situa- Planetarium, SI donation sug- Information! recovery to discuss their experi- tions, with rips lor even day safe- gested, lasts approximately one ences and die pa|tems of abuse. ty. Total Cost: $5. Full payment is hour, www. woodcodemocrats. org explore safely options, facili- due ,n registration /Ml workshops / /:' Physical Sciences Lab Hklg. tate healing anil learn lo tecog- are open to Bowling Green Slate ni/e cues lo potentiall) abusive I Iroversit] students, faculty, staff, 9:30 p.m. behaviors and relationships. and lire BG Community, All reg- Movie: Dodgeball What Provisional Voting Means Confidentiality is emphasized. istered participants are asked to Union Theater Are you... For More Information Contact: arrive ten minutes prior to the • 1 'urrently registered to vote anywhere in Ohio. but... Rebecca Nichols I'heis at 372- workshop. • Currently reside here In Wood County, and... • Have not yet voted anywhere else by absentee ballot? if your answer is Yes... You may legally vote in the Tuesday, November 2, 2004 GET OUT General Election in one of the following ways: I. On Election Day you may go to the polling place where you arc currently living here In Wood County, (hours: 6:30AM-7:30PM) and AND VOTE request for a provisional ballot /. Any time now tlirough Election Day you may go the WCBOE, (hours: 6:30AM-7:30AM). located DAILY ADVISING TIP al i Courthouse Square, and request for a "provisional ballot."
Registration for Spring 2005 begins today 3. If you are a resident of the City of Bowling Green, on Election Day. (hours: 6:30AM-7:30PM). for Seniors! you may go to the Second Floor Lounge of the buy low Bowen-Thompson Student Union and request a "provisional ballot." Sponsored by Advising Network fly high (Note: You may determine the location Of you] polling plac* by calling the Wood County Board ol Elections (WCBOE] at 419-354 9120.1
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I.ike Worth, I la., resident Stephen Super, 18,a George W. Hush suppofter,in an alk^-d threat to Ins ejrltnend alter she told him she was leaving him and voting tor Sen. Win Kern. PoBce have charged Super with threatening to stah her. (Sun-Stttiiid) OPINION STAITKIMTOIil.U Eminem, celebs take active role campaigns as well. P-Diddy take part in the most democratic box-office hits they've starred in, [hank you Maitin Sheen, awoken a dormant truth in the Mavbe die most powerful effort by a public figure to air his created the "Vote or 1 lie" of all democratic processes. all register the same on election I hank you Patricia I leatnn. celebrity world.Unlike Charles campaign midway through Should we rely entirely on day. Every student on this Thank you Michael I. Fox Thank Barkley and other public figures views for the American audience this summer. Appeals like this, die opinions of famous people campus who votes today will you Lara Ftynn Boyle, rhankyou in the mid 1990s, most now is Eminem's newest music video along with "Rock the Vote," have when trying to form our own Dixie Chicks, rhankyou 3 Doors realize that they are targeted by for the song "Mosh." count just as much as Michael young people as role models, Currently the #1 requested targeted the 18-25 age group political views? Of course not. Moore, or Bill O'Reilly. Even Down. for registration like no political Each prospective voter should \il the actors and musicians whether they like it or not. video on mtv.com, in the song George W. Bush and John Kerry action campaign before. build off their initial celebrity we have listed above have That inherent responsibility Eminem asks his generation are on the same level as a college Conservative rocker Ted starting points by consulting the chosen to stand up during this of public figures has been taken to, "assemble our own army to student in the voting booth. Nugent has also contributed to barren facts for every issue, election season and make their seriously, and die respective disarm this Weapon of Mass public service announcements candidate or war before coming If you're registered to vote, get political views known. Whether messages that they have tried to Destruction that we call our that have aired in the past few to their own personal conclusion. out there today and become an ii lie on the right or left, liberal send to Americans over the past president.and mosh for the weeks. Along with other famous Each voice, no matter how active member in this nation's or conservative, there are plenty few months will definitely future of our next generation." faces Nugent left his beliefs off- many #1 songs they've churned democracy. P-Diddy will thank more names thai could be listed. register in voting booths Famous folk have lended their set, simply urging Americans to out, no matter how many you for it The past four years have throughout the country today. time and faces to non-partisan
iriT Youth vote may il J ERS TO THE EDITOR PEOPLE ON THE STREET swing election government would have to whatever Cod they worship is Opinion on provide all these benefits to between them and their God. "Do you have any homosexual couples, when In no way should any form of last-minute advice for AT ISSUE: With the presidential election so close, the Issue 1 is heterosexual couples are enjoy- government regulate a person's college students before college vote may become the deciding factor. ing these benefits as we speak spiritual relation. misinformed shouldn't everyone be entitled to 1 respect the president's views the elections?" The pre-election polls are out: BEN benefits as a couple? that he does not agree with gay The presidential race is MCNEELY Mauler beck's opinion on Issue The way issue 1 is written just marriages - neither does John neck-and-neck. with close races 1 [ 11' 1 /(Ml was appalling not adds to already discriminatory Kerry - however. Kerry in several swing states U-Wire Columnist because I am a gay man, and DOMA laws, and goes one step recognizes that people are going Analysts agree that any group he tailed toseethehomosexual further in declining civil unions to live their lives freely. After all, of voters could swing this hashing out die issues They are perspective, but because as a and common law marriages, this is the land of the free right? election. bringing the election to campus heterosexual (I am assuming) he which really would affect Not the free, straight Christians. Throughout the and making it relevant to the got his tails wrong. heterosexual couples as well, not Issue 1 is a slap in the face to campaign, both Democrats average student's life. only belittling dieir commitment all gay, bisexual, or transgeruler As a gay male, for me it was and Republicans have been As a result, the college vote to one another, but destroying all people in American. By passing not, and will never be a choice. campaigning heavily on college is poised to do something its rights of everyone for property this issue you would be denying AARON ROBINSON I le claimed in his opinion that campuses, holding rallies to parents could never do: Elect a ii was, bin how would he know? I and monetary things. them life, liberty, and die pursuit SOPHOMORE, drum up support from the next president. live it every day, and I most If people vote for issue 1, they ot happiness. Aren't those rights are not just voting against COMPUTER SCIENCE generation of leaders. Richard Nixon, relying on the certainly can SflJ without a what got us this far? And can College Republican and homosexuals, they are voting someone explain how this would "silent majority." only scoffed at doubt that 1 would not have "Flush the Johns." IX'inocratic against themselves. take away from the sanctity of the protesting co- chosen this lifestyle. clubs have Issue 1,1 have realized, after marriage? "The polls this eds on the White talking to many people on this JOE AUFENTHIE These people are making the spning up all House lawn as we issue, is a political one. STUDENT same pledge of "til death do us over the nation, year are more elected him in 1968 Ii will just add on to the other part" as a man and a woman each working than likely and again in 1972. hard to register three laws that Ohio has in place would. TTiat to me signifies leaving out But Nixon won to deny homosexuals the same Gay marriage that this is not just some trivial their in a landslide. Bush bask rights as heterosexuals. I relationship, as it is commonly fellow class- the youth vote didn't have that personally want to get married. is no threat to misconceived. This is a real bond mates to vote because most luxury. And now, Ii would lie nice il I didn't have to of love. and educating in 2004, America What really takes away from leave Ohio to do that the institution the masses on students have faces another "too- And heaven forbid that the sanctity of marriage are ALLISON VALLAS the issues cell phones close-to-call" race. homosexuals want to see their As a heterosexual female, I can people like Jennifer iopez, who FRESHMAN, They also In the 2000 partners when they or their sig- not understand why gets married practically once support their with unlisted nificant other is in die hospital. anyone would vote yes on Issue every three months - and she is PHYSICAL EDUCATION election, only 36 respective numbers." percent of eligible Slauterbecks opinion on gay I. It is a known fact that 1 will not definitely not gay. "Be sure to vote for candidate-with parenting is that of a 18- to 24-year-olds marry another woman, but still I People deserve to be happy, Busk" the passion and homophobe. Most studies done voted. respect a person's right to live the and 1 do not tliink we have a enthusiasm that on gay parents don't show any way that they choose to. right to deny gay people that Since the voting only a college kind of hindrance on die child's I am disappointed, primarily, right. So 1 'm voting "No" on age was set at 18, the college mascot on a Saturday sexuality nor does having with George Bush's "Faith-Based Issue 1. vote has never made much of a afternoon enjoys. homosexual parents destroy the (ampaign" that has turned this difference. But in this polarized Not only that, but they have \ alue of life of die child. And he election into a religious frenzy. CHRISTINA ATKINS time, students are more politi- went on to say how the made it cool to be political. A person's relationship with STUDENT cally savvy. It could be the economy And writing their own rules and taxes, it could be the war. The polls this year are more \ f Or it could be because Bruce than likely leaving out the youth Springsteen and Pearl Jam said COREY LOOMIS so, but more college students vote because most students SENIOR, are voting and getting politically have cell phones with unlisted numbers. PHYSICAL EDUCATION involved. If you are undecided, you are The statistics over the air are "Since Andrew Hart left out in the cold. really an inaccurate representa- isn't running, vote for Movements, like MTVs "Rock tion of the American electorate: Bush." the Vote" or Hip-Hop's "Vote or It leaves out students. Die," have gotten first-time The implication is clear It may voters out in droves and be a close race by the numbers, correlated pop culture with but the numbers are wrong. The political activism. student vote will emerge as an But this Isn't the activism of important constituency that the the 1960s political parties cannot ignore Instead of "hippying" it up, any longer. like their parents college John Edwards finally came students are getting involved out and said it at Friday's rally at RYAN MANN with the campaigns themselves: Dorton Arena. By answering phones, "If you go by the polls and JUNIOR, canvassing the populous and there are long lines with young ACTURARIAL SCIENCES, breaking the first rule of good people... then John Kerry will be INTEGRATED MATH ED. manners. the president and John Edwards Talking politics will be the vice president," "Get up and vote." They are talking politics with Edwards said, to a roaring crowd friends, professors, family and of almost 7,000. anyone else who will listen, Prediction? If history serves, they are holding debates and maybe so.
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Here's how I become Don't gel me wrong: our It bothers me that ibis year's unpopular very quickly. My vole MATT current president is a remarkable MEGAN election is so close I torn what RUSS goes (o President Bush. SUSSMAM man. SCHMIDT I read, Tony Blair is as gi >< id ZIMMER as gone when elections roll Saying this to students and Never before has anyone, not Opinion Columnist Asst. Opinion Editor professors of this great University hiitor Opinion even a Democratic politician, around in England Somehow, is social suicide. I admin all the united and mobilized the the GOP has managed lo ideals they cherish, but I don't believe those dreams apply well in apathetic left quite like (ieoige \V. Bush has portray Bush as the man to lead this country, to stay the course, today's world. In a perfect world, we wouldn't have had to invade There is something to be said for that kind of success, and I hope Why would we want to stay the course when things are bad, when Iraq. that it will be said tomorrow, when lohn Kerry wins the presidential the country is so dhided?VVhen our fellow countrymen and women True, there were mistakes made in the four years, and I don't agree election. are being killed thousands ol miles from their home for evidence with him on all issues. The President is more of a victim of Bui I wanl to explain why I am excited to vote for lohn Kerry today. that was spotty, using Ahmad (Ihalabl -a man charged with bank circumstance (economic recession, narrow election in 20001 than Kerry's campaign lias been overshadowed by how much hatred fraud and currently under suspicion of leaking info to Iran - as a anything else. He will continue to improve our security and the and contempt there is fbi Bush. The vicious, unwarranted attacks on chief source of information? quality of our education. He will also help out my father — a small his Senate record and his military service have not helped, either. When health tare issues have not been addressed! business owner — through tax relief. Bui Kerry does no) need lo lie on the defense. 1 le never did. WhenVP Cheney is meeting with Supreme Court lusticeScalia If lohn Kerry is elected, 1 hope his shape-shifting tactics benefit die Kerry has proven to me that he is more than capable of leading on the hunting grounds oldne of ihe cratiers of the administration's country. As it stands, 1 don't want higher taxes. 1 have health care. I our country. I watched the debates, 1 did my research, and I even energy policy 'Wallace t ,u hue. an oil rig services baton)? don't need a tax break on tuition for next year. Plus, writing jobs are saw him speak in person, so I feel comfortable in making thai call. In I'll tell you why I'm voting for Kerry and not Nader, who 1 clearly not outsourced. e\ civ instance, Kerry has exuded the integrity, intelligence, and prefer. I he second Bush administration will have no accountability Comedy is my x-factor. Bush's smiggle with pronunciation is fun dedication necessary to be president. to the people. ( henev has no plans to run for president, Bush cannot to watch and makes for good late-night television. The hatred for I'm confident that Kerry can detach us from the arrogant, run for a third-term. If a rjoffticanhasrwfearofaccountabilityhels him by celebrities (self-appointed political experts) is purely dysfunctional administration we suffer beneath now, and restore our made even more powerful amusing. Don't take dial away from me. country to the respected, dignified nation we once were. I want to make a plea loom ( liristian voters, please do not vote Vou just cannot make sirnQar boasts about Bush. based on the importance of a couple issues to you. (lovernment ,\l least no! with S Straight lace. tarnishes religion, il should be kept pure and personal to you and your family. Don't ask for religious legislation for all those who have different beliefs. I he country was founded on relgious freedom and the seperation of church and suite should be respected for the 1 plan on voting for lohn Kerry. benefit of both institutions. Why? I don't want to get into all JEREMY of that in this article. DUBOIS This years election is Intense, Although I plan on voting for Feelings are boiling ovei as JED lohn Kerry, I don't believe he is Opinion Columnist everyone anticipates the Now 2 HERRINGTON going to win. (D results, even it they aren't Opinion Columnist I feel that the Republicans will certified by a partisan Supreme take any action whether It be discouraging likely-Democratic voters Court until Christmas. bom voting, tossingOUl ballots, or lawsuits to see to it the Ceorge W I iberals are aligning themselves with a poster boy for elite lam not voting this election Hush is re-elected l expect this election to end up in the conns and it moderates, sen. lohn Kerry Kerry supported (and then opposed year. Not because I despise GEORGE that's the case, we all saw what happened last time around In any of for popularity] die Iraq War and the Patriot Act and has virtually let both major party candidates, VALKO these so-called battleground Males, it the winner beats out the oilier President Bush off the hook for his reckless spending, illegal war and Or the fact thai a vole for Nader opponent In a few thousand votes or a few hundred for that matter. lack of impromptu engagement with the American people. is a vote for Bush. And it is not Opinion Columnist I can imagine there will be recounts. There are only a few scenarios Conservatives are dinging to only one or two issues and blind because I think raj vine does not that lohn Kerry has that will allow him to win the preside!* v affiliation as means for dictating who they want as our nation's count. On the contrary, I think I hope for the best but am also prepared for the worst. leader. A review ol the presidents horrible firs) term in office is not that every vole counts and I wish I could vote. needed when you identify yourself as an elephant without I lowcver. do to extenuating circumstances I am unable to vote this examination. election year. What circumstances? I )ue ti I the fact that after Third party candidates exist now only as potential spoilers in returning from myyeai si inlying in lapan my father was transferred battleground states and as receptors for the frustration caused by the to Arizona So, within two weeks of returning home, I had moved into candidacies generated by the Republican and Democratic parties. an apartment here and my parents were living in Phoenix. Unsure I lot-damn, we gut some good t hi dees! of where my permanent residence would legally be. I marked my tax status as Phoenix when signing up to work at the "Mac-ateria". I am This election I feel the choice Bottom line: < )ld Man Cheney and "Bombs Away" Rumsfeld have ol our president is obvious. been banging around the White I louse for too long. Prom Nixon's to still unsure of where I Stand legally. STEVE Either way I was too late to register to vote in Wood County 1 'm voting for the flip- the current administration, they have been disrespecting our military SCHLESSMAN by lighting dirty to exert authoiilarian-slylc civilian control over Therefore, I am a douche hag floppcr lohn Kerry So what if he Opinion Columnist But, if I had my choice jusi between Bush and Kerry, il would be is a llip-floppei, Kerry is the right ■ ■lonals who are trying to do their jobs. Also, the office ofHomeland security has been arresting and Kerry. Ideally I like Nader. \nd I would very much like to vole for Sen. man In lead us through this time containing innocent citizens while scaring the public into thinking lohn Mil bin, because he is straightforward and honest. Even though of war and hopefully can do a better job than W, did, because I di ml the forecast on election day calls for rain, I ask all the students at the think he would be able to do any worse. Bush mislead us Into a time the] need"W to protect them, ftp, Kerry socks, but hah ol the people voting for him know University to vole of war, and shifted our focus to weapons of mass destructions which that ihey justdorftwani to find out what catastrophes the Bush we never found and seems like he forgot all about (Kama Bin I .ulin Vli uinisiiation can on -best rale in four more years of exploiting the the true enemy. White I louse for private business Kerry was in Vietnam, and if he could survive thai hell-hole I am So before you vote, think about why so many non-Democrats are sure he can also come out victorious being our president And bj all voting for Kerry, mil why so mam good people have worked hard the medals he has received, it also shows he works well under and stressed out over ousting our mentally-challenged president pressure, and km IWS Brfl hand what war is like which I think is a big from office What?! Who does lamison quality for a president to have If lestis does come back lo applaud Bush and neo-cons for T. Squirrel want for President? JAMISON T. disrespecting women, the environment and homosexuals, I want to 1IIJN1A.N President" SQUIRREL l>e the first io punch him In thence. I ook, you go hack and tell Our Animal Friend your editor thai I don't care about you humans or youi Bawed electoral process! In all honesty, I was not Wait... did you say you have fresh-roasted nulsV Well, that's completely sure who I was CHELSEA I think that this election is one different I istenup. I've got some advice for your readers. voting for until I had my SNYDER of the most important BRAD On Nov. 2, everybody needs to vote straight ticket Elder Party. absentee ballot in front of me Opinion Columnist presidential elections In history CUSTIS Write thai down kids. "Elder Party" (translators note with my poking utensil in hand. whoever the nexi president is, he Opinion Columnist vvwvv.clliulhuforiiresidenl.com . Ihey don'l have any referendum I voted for lohn Kerry because
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BG takes on Western Michigan in Doyt Perry Stadium this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. MAC Championship performance Falcons strong for Women's Cross Country By Jessica Ameling Gould said. Melissa also ran her best MAC SPOHtS RtPOR'ER Senior Niki Suitor led the race ever, as her highest place turn The performance of the falcons, finishing 20th in a time coming into this year's meet was women's cross country team at of 18:59.10. This was the first 50th. the MAC Championships was time in her career she has been 'Melissa has always been a season both an accomplishment and a the team's number one runner. solid performer for us and she disappointment. She had also never placed is a big part of why tliis team has While the lady falcons ran higher than 45th at the MAC come as far as it has this year," individually strong races and Championships before running coach Wells said. around improved one place and 37 at this meet, which her coach lamie did not have her best points from last year, they had described as "the best cross race, but that does not take away been aiming to finish in at least country race of her career." from her solid freshman season. the top five. "My biggest thing was to get "She is a tremendously The team's 140 points placed out the first mile to mile and a talented and dedicated runner ELLIOT them 7th out of 13 teams at the half mark. You just have to get who will use this to fuel her fire SCHREINER league championship held in out and hold on and hope for for the future," coach Wells said. the best," Niki said. Flise was another senior Old Blue Eyes Toledo on Saturday. Despite the disappointing team finish, the The next falcon to cross the who stepped up this year and three seniors had the best MAC finish line was freshman especially at this meet. I ler nan McRoberts BGNews f HARD WORK: Sophomore Bridget Dalic concentrates on her eralit. Many in Bowling Green felt Championship races of their Stephanie llillman, who placed highest previous MAC the football team's season was careers. directly after Niki, finishing 21st Championships place was 81 st. officially over with a loss to "Honestly we were really in a time of 19:00,65. Only four "FJise has really stepped up and placing 54th and 55th Koeppel of Buffalo claimed the Northern Illinois last month. surprised and disappointed to other freshmen placed above run well for us this season. She respectively, in times of individual title, running the 5k At that point, they didn't have finish 7th after the effort they her. made a commitment to have 19:4825 and 19:48.75. Graduate in 17:51.70. a chance to win the MAC West gave," BG head coach Cami Rounding out the top five a great year and finish up her student Christina Gingras was The team will now focus their and that meant their chances Wells said. for the team were senior career on a strong note," coach next, 69th: 20:18.55, followed by attention on preparing for the of winning another bowl was "Overall our team was so close Melissa krueger, 27di. 19:06.75, Wells said. junior Caroline Kipchaba, 85th; regional meet in two weeks. being flushed down the crapper. together. I'm proud of them but freshman lamie Roflow, 35th, Sophomores Kim Settle and 20-.5O.95, Their goal is to finish higher thai i But the Falcons have made 1 know we could have been in 19:15.90 and senior Flise Could, Andrea Pollack were the next The team from Kent State won their current regional tanking of the best of things since that a higher position," senior Flise 37th, 19:18.10. two falcon runners to finish, the meet with 84 points, lenny 15. loss, winning five in a row and reminding the rest of the nation that they were a top 25 team last year. Since their loss, the Falcons Paterno has PSU in have outscored opponents 48.2 Injuries add to tough to 15.8 and have made oppo- nents look silly in those games. a downward spiral In that time, quarterback Omar lacobs has emerged as season for Men's CC one of the hottest quarterbacks BylimLitke "me-first" generation Despite a 1HE ASSOCIATED PRESS in the nation, throwing for 1,755 By Ryan AutuDo despite a strained hamstring. team has taken a step In the 3-9 Brush, Penn suites yards, 15 touchdowns and just SPCSIS RtPomtB Kipthumba's finish was the wrong direction as of late. Maybe it's just a coincidence administration gave him a one interception in those wins. Good fortune hasn't been used highest for a BG runner since "Things hap|K'ti and we had that the toughest stretch of loe four-year contract extension, Wide receiver Charles Sharon in the same sentence with the Tom Kutter took 12th in 2001. some injuries happen at an Patemo's career arrives as the hoping to soothe critics as well has continued his play as one of BGSU men's cross country as "We didn't think it would be a unfortunate time," she said hourglass is aborrt to turn over as recruits by making ii clear the most explosive receivers in of late. factor, "Wells saidofKipchumba's ■'U'cwill make no excuses for our on his 78th year that loePa would be around for the MAC, catching 32 balls for And a pair of injuries to its injury. "The wet, slippery finish. We will just pick ourselves Or maybe not. a while. Already, the deal has 438 yards and five touchdowns top two runners served as a conditions made it a factor. I hack up and keep lighting." After just one losing season had die opposite effect and would be considered far crystal-clear microcosm of the was very proud of him for gut- With Vairetta being the onh in his first 34 at Penn State, Paterno keeps saying; "Were and away the hottest receh n program's struggles over the last ting it out and finishing 13th." prominent senior that will Patemo was guaranteed his not that far off," but there on the team if it weren't for month. With an injury to his lower leg be lost to graduation. Wells is fourth in the last five follow- is nothing to substantiate Steve Sanders, who has 25 fellow Kenyans, Rogers In conjunction to a knee Injury, preaching that baby steps will ing a 21 -10 beating Saturday that, and no one who has the catches for 500 yards and four Kipchumba and Edwin Cheruiyot smiggled to a time be vital at Ohio State. During that run, coach's ear seems inclined to scores. Cheruiyot are nursing leg inju- of 28:42 for 72nd place in the 82 We are not focusing on the the Nittany 1 ions have lost not pass the message along. It's Even the defense, who had ries, and the Falcons are trying man field. top (of the MAO at this point, jusi their teeth, but their aura. increasingly apparent that trouble early, has stepped up to mend a tenth place finish at "I didn't think it would have she said. "We are just focusing By now, Its fair to ask whether Penn Stale can't score enough to be competitive in the Big forBG. the \IKI American Conference. the affect that it did on his race," on improving as a team and they're likely to regain either In the first three games, the BCi's 262 points were enough Wells said. "But it did.'' moving up the ladder. as long as Paterno remains in Ten, can't win on the road and falcons allowed 27 points per for last at the league meet on Rounding out the Falcon "We had a goal to improve charge. can no longer rake an) body in game and rarely bothered Saturday at Toledo's Ottawa Park score card was Bryan lackson from last year's finish, and last season, skeptics doubt- the conference for granted. opposing team's quarterbacks, Golf Course. (63), Curtis Famsel' (71), Steve we didn't get the job done on ed his play-calling and clock- On top of that, Paterno hasn't whom they sacked just one "It's disappointing,'' lie head Vairetta (74) and Rvan Rohrer Saturday. But they have made management skills, as well as proven that he can compete coach Cami Wells said. (78). a lot of progress as a team, and whether a coach who defined with the league's "Big two," time. Michigan and Ohio State, lor Since then, the defense has Kipchumba finished the Despite showing glimpses ol I don't want their efforts or love the term "old school'' could emerged as one of the finest in race in a time of 25:53 for good things early in the season. for their sport and team to be maintain discipline on a squad topflight recruits on a regular 13th place to lead the Falcons, Wells doesn't believe that her overlooked." filled out bv the PATERNO,PAGE 9 FOOTBALL, PAGE 8 Clutch performances puts Rookie quarterback has Women's Soccer in MACs Steelers flying high at 6-1 play ing that well Sunday against Falcons receive boost Steelers quarterback the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-01 as with two goals from is ligliting up every they try to accomplish some- defense he faces in thing no NFL team has done so Lindsay Carter to late in a season: heal undefeated defeat arch-rival his first season in teams in successive weeks, the NFL lust playing unbeaten teams Toledo and earn spot in consecutive games past the in MAC Tournament early weeks of a season is a By Alan Robinson rare-enough occurrence; it THE ASSOCIATED PRESS hasn't happened since the By Danieie Tanner Detroit lions lost twice to the SPORTS REPORTER He wasn't yet born the last time the Pittsburgh Steelers undefeated Chicago Hears to The Bowling Green women's won the Super Bowl. That dose OUI the 1934 season. Ii soccer team beat Toledo 3-0 isn't preventing rookie quar- also occurred in 1921, when last Thursday to secure a spot terback Ben Roethlisberger Dayton plaved Akron (7-0-1) in the Mid-American Conference from bringing back the and Buffalo (7-0-2), and in 1920, Tournament, which begins this memories of the greatest times when Canton met Buffalo (7-0) week. Kristy Coppes opened — and die greatest teams — in ami Akron (6-0-1). scoring for the Falcons and franchise history. "Everybody's antennas across Lindsay Carter added two goals. The Steelers are 6-1 after the country are starting to go up Carter's pair of goals were the ending New England* Gene I. Puskar AP Photo a little bit.'' wide receiver Phnrico first of her collegiate career. 21-game winning streak YOUNG GUN: Steelers quarterback Burresa said, referring to the Keeper Ali Shingler picked up the with a dominating 34-20 Steelers' new-found notoriety. shutout in goal. Ben Roethlisberger looks on BenSwanier BGNews victory Sunday in which against New England Sunday. Thai's largely because ol a With only the top eight teams Roethlisberger improved to 22-year-old quarterback who in the conference earning a GETTING FREE: Lindsay Carter works around Miami defenders Oct. 5-0 as a starter. In a fitting plays like he's much, much older. tournament bid, Thursday's 8. She scored the first two goals of her career on Thursday. throwback to the days when die Mike Kruczek was6-0 in 1976. Because of Roethlisberger, the game was vital to the Falcons' squad's last regular season game ence record of 5-5-2, is seeded Steelers won four Super Bowis in "We have a rookie quarterback Steelen, an out of themnning post-season play. and gave them an overall record eighth in die MAC Tournament six seasons, Roetlilisberger Ls off who is playing tremendous,'' 6-10 only a season ago, are hear- Saturday, the Falcons struggled to the best start by an NFI. rook- linebacker loey Porter said. against Wright State, losing the of 7-11 -2 to finish out the season. Bowling Green, with a confer- ie quarterback since Pittsburgh's The Steelers need him to keep match 1-0. The loss marked the WOMEN'S SOCCER. PAGE 8 ROETHLISBERGER. PAGE 8
GET IN ON THE ACTION AT WWW.BGNEWS.COM/SP0RTS SPORTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM 8 Tuesday. November 2.2004 Auburn moves up to No. 3 in Falcons moving towards Top 25 FOOTBALL, FROM PAGE 7 ting them neatly in front of the BCS with consistent play likes of national powers Ohio the conference, allowing lew suit.' (No. 31), Alabama (No. 33) By Ralph D Russo said he would talk to his team touchdowns and sacking the • iSS liming [his off week about and Notre Dame (No. 37). quarterback 15 times and And with the No*. 19 through uiburn needs three victories and living to meet increasingly high generally causing the same 28 teams playing some stifling .1 little help to play bi a national standards and not being ruckus thev did in 2003.. distracted by all the BCS talk. competition, the falcons could To say the least, the Falcons make their re-emergence The tigers moved into third Ihe Tigers finish the season are one of the most improved into the Top 25 as early as this the Bowl Championship with games against Georgia (Nov. teams in the nation and the) idings yesterday, 13) at home, at Alabama (Nov. 20) weekend. made their leap seemksstj No. 19 Oklahoma State is hern ( alifomia and and the Southeastern Conference overnight likely to lose to No. 8 Texas, No. omaheld firmly to the top tide game (Dec 4) in Atlanta. One week after the N1U loss, "I don't think we'll have that 20 Iowa and No. 27 Purdue will 'ills. the Falcons rolled to a 70-16 play each olhcr and obviously i had been in fourth problem with (leorgia coming in," win over Temple, giving the one will lose and the kicker will HI ihe first two BCS luhcrviHc said. "Then of course, MAX I only their second win be when No. 23 Texas A&M standings, but thcj took advan- the last game it doesn't make a over non-MAC opponents. gets pounded by Oklahoma. ' Miami's upset toss to difference where you're ranked or The past lew weeks, the With No. 23 Arizona State I arolina on Saturday to where Alabama is ranked going Falcons have done the same playing a talented Stanford ..I in the front-runners. into that game. That's just a battle against conference foes. lurricanes fell to No. 10, anyway." Lucidly for the team, others team and No. 26TexasTech playing an upset-minded I lif top two teams in the Simply winning out might not have noticed on a national igs aftei the regular he enough to get the Tigers a trip Bayloi leant, it is enliiiiy likely level the 1 alcons will ease right into the I irange to Miami. The Associated Press has i lai i A loss by either USC or finally given the I alcons some the lower parts of the Top 25. So to say the lalcons' season i Sgradeol Oklahoma would be the credit this past week. i are No I in The simplest way to clear a spot for an ranking them No. 40 in their Is over Is far from the truth. Rogelio Solis AP Photo With the Marshall and Press fop 25 and the unbeaten Auburn team. But the most recent poll. foday coaches poll Tigers might not even need to be SWEET RIDE: Catnell "Cadillac" Williams runs 29-yards for a fourth It marked the first time Toledo games on the horizon, ire also ded with Oklahoma that fortunate. quarter TD Saturday against Mississippi. The Tigers won 35-14. sine e the preseason the writers it Is entirely likely trie Falcons bestcomputei Linking. A difficult remaining acknowledged BG, but who will be in the top 20 by season's oners No. 2 In schedule could work In Auburn's behind Oklahoma in the AP poll drop one of these games coining cares, sports writers don't know end. polls, have a grade of fat i ir. (leorgia is ninth in the BCS and 50 in the coaches' poll. up and it doesn't make a lot of whit they're talking about With28bowls mi house uibum's grade Is .9238, standings, Alabama is 5-3 and the The Sooners remaining difference anyway," The people who really know from, it is probable the I ■alcons third in each poll and the si ( title game will be a rematch schedule isn't as formidable as [here are six unbeaten teams are the coaches, and this past will be playing in December i omputer rankings. with Georgia or Tennessee, which Auburn's, with Texas A&M, Baylor in Division I-A- USC, Oklahoma weekend, they gave the falcons if they keep playing the way . i dia poll and coaches is eighth in the I1CS standings. and Nebraska. It the Sooners Auburn, Wisconsin, Utah and B \u 29 ranking overall put- they're playing : tint fot one-third of a A separate strength of schedule reach the Big 12 title game, they'll Boise State. . S grade total points component was removed from get another game against one of California moved up four spots ed in the polls are used. the BCS standings this season, the relatively weak members of to fourth in the MI'S standings pilation of six computer but the computer rankings still the Big 12 North. this week, and is followed by igs make up the other third take It into account as do poll The Tigers could sway the vot- Wisconsin and I Mali. adc, with the highest and voters. ers by beating gixxl teams while Utah, from the Mountain West i omputei i.mkings for Catching USC In the polls the Sooners win uniltipresshelv. Conference, could become the team thrown out. would be close to impossible for "We'll approach these games tirsi team from a mid-major Soccer to face ii n's Bl s Linking is the Auburn, unless the Trojans lose, one at a time and tell our guys league to earn a bid to one of the i in school history i latching the Sooners is a differ- that there's no reason to worry lour BCS games by finishing in scoach lommj fuberville ent story Ihe'Iigcrsare49points about It," lUberville said. "We the top six. Kent State today WOMEN'S SOCCER, FROM PAGE 7 The team has been and will face niimhei one unpredictable .ill season, often Roethlisberger leads first-place team seed Kent Slate todaj ill a playing their Ix'st while under quarterfinal match at the KSII pressure, Experience with soccer field, Kent State finished high-pressure situations will be ROETHLISBERGER, PROM PAGE 7 numbers (six touchdowns, 24 all adds up to arguably the doesn't think the Steelers will their season 11-3 5 overall, a great advantage to the team as o it all this ancient history: interceptions) can't compare to biggest liagles-Steelers game have any problem matching the 7-2-3 in the MAC they attempt to pull off another I In", are nil to their best lioelhlisberger's (70.1 comple- since 1947. Back then, the Eagles intensity they showed against last year, the BG Squad also tournament upset. game Start in Bill Cow hers tion percentage, a 104.7 passer won21-0 in Pittsburghinaspecial the Patriots when they meet the had a 5-5-2 conference record ns as coach; they've been rating, 9 touchdowns, four Eastern Conference playoff game Eagles. (he match will kick off at 2 times Hs ;iiso their best interceptions, one interception in siaged after the teams tied for the "We've got a great running going into the post season p.m. If the lalcons win. they start since a franchise-best 7-0 his last 116 passes). a'gular season title. game, two dominant wide tournament The squad upset will move on to the semifinals, season theywon the "We keep say- "We keep The only comparable receivers and a voung, confident number one seed Eastern which will be played on Friday 1 regular season game tlieii foul Super Bowls. ing it over and over saying it cocky quarterback back there Mulligan and went on to 11 ii Steelers have made the again: Let's not since the teams moved playing his bean out," Ward said play in the tournament finals i artei Receives Award: get too excited," into separate confer- s every otha season they over and "We're a hard team to beat" The team is hoping for a Lindsay Carter was named Hoeihlisberger said. ences in 1970 came In bettet [1978, 1975, Cowher also doesn't think the similar upset against the Golden the Mid-American Conference and nun the Super We're just trying over again: 1979, when the Eagles Steelers will become distract Rashes, Ptayei of the Week for her Bowl three ol those four seasons. in keep our focus, surprised die Steelers Let's not get ed as they try to return to the Kent Stale, coming off a 2-0 performance against Toledo. Concidentally or not, the keep our mind on 17-14. The Steelers, who playoffs after missing them last loss to Ohio State wifl hot be an The two second haU goals, ignize the 25th the straight and too excited." would go on to win the easy team to beat. The Falcons the first and second of her anniversary ol their last Supei narrow and focus Super Bowl, were 4-0 at season and four of their previous Howl championship team by on Philadelphia." the time and the Eagles, six seasons. will have to step their game i areer, helped guide BG to the BEN ROETHLISBERGER salutii I Steelers on With former who would lose in the "We'll be fine," he said. "We up and keep offensive and MAC tournament Sunday. Hall of lamer Terry Eagles running Super Bowl a year later, aren't going to squander what we defensive errors to a minimum It is the first time that Carter, is the quarterback back Duce Staley coming off were 3-1. have created for ourselves. We'll if they expect to walkaway with a sophomore has received this ol that team, yet his 1970 rookie his fourth 100-yard game, it Wide receiver Mines Ward be ready to go, trust me." a win. award. WWW.BGNEWS.COM SMRTS Tuesday. November 2,2004 9 D-Backs hire Backman to Critics blame turn around disasterous dub Joe Pa for fall PATERNO.FROM PAGE 7 Asked what evidence that Backman promises to Melvin and Montreal Expos basis and even whether he can was based on, the coach turn slumpling fran- third base coach Manny Acta still develop the talent he does simply said, "I have coached Backman, an all-state have. great football players for 55 chise around. wrestler as well as star Playing at home 10 days years. If I tell you that Michael baseball player at Aloha, Ore., ago, Perm State managed just Robinson is one of the best ByBobBaum High School, was a first-round two safeties in a 6-4 loss to football players I have ever THE ASSOCIATED PRESS draft pick of the Mets, the 16th Iowa, and one of those was a coached and one of the best in Wally Backman was the scrappy, selection overall. He played 14 gift. In the Ohio State game, the country, don't question me." intense second baseman for the seasons in the major leagues, the Buckeyes ran a total of And just last week, when World Series cha mpion New York the first nine with the Mets, six plays and netted just 12 the available evidence on Mets 18 years ago. He promises and finished with a .275 career yards in the first quarter, but Robinson suggested otherwise, to bring that same style to the average with 240 RBIs and 117 led 14-0. What tied those two and the Nittany Lions' sorry Arizona Diamondbacks as their steals. latest losses together was the record practically begged for new manager. "He expects to win. We performance of quarterback freshman Anthony Morelli Backman, who took himself expect to win," general Michael Robinson. to get his shot, out of contention for the Mets manager Joe Garagiola Jr. He filled in for "I have Patemo insisted the managing job last week, was said, "and his players will injured starter Zack youngster wasn't Mills and closed out hired Monday to take over an understand that from the first coached adequately Arizona team coming off one day of spring training." the Iowa game with two interceptions great prepared to face of the worst seasons in major He takes over a franchise Ohio State. league history. that dropped to 51-111 last and a fumble on football the final three plays, When a writer "My style is hard, aggressive season, die worst record in players for asked, "Why not?" baseball," Backman said. "If the seven-year history of the then began the Ohio State game by 55 years." Patemo replied, my brother is second baseman Diamondbacks, who won the "He's not adequately for the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series tide in 2001. The throwing two inter- ceptions in his first prepared." and if it mans taking him out at losses matched the 1 Oth- most JOE PATERNO three pass attempts Asked whether second base, that's what I expect in major league history. Morelli knew the my players to do. That's the way Backman replaces Al The point is not to blame Robinson, who, after all, takes plays, Patemo said again, "He's we play the game." IH-'drique, who took over on RoyOabner AP Photo not adequately prepared." an interim basis when Bob most of his snaps in practice Backman, 45, was selected NEW LEADING MAN: Wally Backman, left, is handed his game jersey by The troubling pan, beyond minor league manager of the year Brcnly was fired in early July. as a wide receiver and running Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Joe Garagiola Jr. back, was coming back from a Patemo's obstinacy, is that his this season by The Sporting News Pedrique was one of eight son, Jay, happens to be Penn candidates interviewed, a severe neck injury, and found after leading Class A Lancaster to the final season of his contract. State's quarterbacks coach. The the best record in the California group that included former Garagiola said. "Edge, attitude, himself playing behind the call it what you want, but he's Backman identified the team's same porous offensive line that Nittany Lions have games left League (86-54). It was his first Diamondback Mark Grace. against Northwestern, Indiana Backman managed for got it.'' biggest needs as starting pitch couldn't protect Mills from a year in the Diamondbacks' and Michigan State, and rather seven seasons with the minors, Diamondbacks general partner ing, a center fielder and someone concussion in the Iowa game. organization. than worry about winning "This is not a rebuilding beginning 27 games for Catskill Ken Kendrick looked through his to compete with Alex Cintron at Ihe point is that Robinson baseball card collection to find shortstop, hinting that Cintron probably shouldn't have been those, it would serve the program. I'm here to win. That's of the independent Western program better to find out as League in 1997. He coached some of Backman. could be moved to second base. playing QB in the first place, a what I've always been about and soon as possible if Jay Patemo Bend and Tri-City of the inde- "The very first one I found Kendrick said he wants to keep fact diat Paterno is either too that's what the Diamondbacks are can make certain that Morelli about," Backman said. "And we pendent Western I-eague before shows Wally taking out the Johnson, and that the team has blind or stubborn to acknowledge. is "adequately prepared" to will get back to the Diamondback joining the Chicago White Sox catcher," Kendrick said. "It money to spend, especially if organization, where he managed probably tells you all you need to Sexson doesn't re-sign. A few weeks ago, even as the face the future. ways of the past as soon as we After all, it's one thing for Class A Winston-Salem in 2001 know about this guy as a player." "We're going to have money to offensive problems continued possibly can. We will make JoePa, who practically built the some changes and this team will and Double-A Birmingham in Arizona is attempting to spend diat is greater than the to mount — Penn State 2002 and 2003. His 2002 team re-sign Richie Sexson, who money it took to win two out of avenged fewer than seven program from scratch, won compete. That's one thing two national championships won the Southern League title. played just 23 games last the last three world champion points per game in five losses that every team that I've ever under Mills — Patemo insisted and personally donated $4 managed does." Backman interviewed for the season because of a shoul- ships." said Kendrick, one of the that had Robinson been million, to feel a sense of Backman, 45, was given a White Sox manager's job a year der injury. Ihc Diamondbacks team's four managing partners ago, then turned down an offer to must decide whether to keep "We're not going to spend with playing, the Nittany Lions entitlement. It's quite another two-year contract with two team when his kid starts feeling the return as Birmingham manager. left-hander Randy Johnson, who the Yankees. We're not going to would have beaten Wisconsin, options. He was chosen over Minnesota and Purdue. same way. former Seattle manager Bob "He has a passion for this," will cam $16 million next vear. spend with the Red Sox." All-Pro running back Jamal Lewis returns from two-game suspension for Ravens
15-10 on the road Sunday against With Lewis back, Billick expects ought to lie fresh and feeling all due respect to Ethan Brooks, I has eight catches over the past Lewis provides boost the unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles. the Ravens to crank up their good. I can't imagine that he's not don't know that he is necessarily two weeks after missing several to stumbling Ravens That left the Ravens (4-3) two offense production, beginning ready to go and carry the load he in line to go to the Hall of Fame yet. weeks with a groin injury; center- games behind the Pittsburgh this Sunday night against the normally has. He probably feels So that makes a difference, too." guard Mike Flynn is expected to offense. Steelers in the AFC North. Cleveland Browns. as good, physically, as anyone on The Ravens have been without return this week: Heap and Ogden "Now we're going to go forward "faking nothing away from this team right now." several key players for the entire are moving closer toward getting Baltimore gave the Eagles a season, yet have performed well By David Gmsbutg and see what we're going to make Chester and Musa. you'd healthy; and linebacker Peter IHE ASSOCIA1E0 PRESS scare before finally succumb- enough to remain in contention happen over the next few weeks," probably think so," Billkk said. Boulware will practice in full gear "Jamal lewis is a special back. ing an impressive feat given that for a playoff spot. Having survived the two-game coach Brian Billkk said Monday. Wednesday for the first time this suspension of AU-Pro running "We clearly have to be better in He has proven diat. You've got the Ravens were without diree "The making of a good team back Jamal l.ewis, the Baltimore order to re-establish ourselves as to believe he would make a Pro Bowl stars: Lewis, left offen- is what kind of depth you have, year. Ravens are ready to make a a team diat has playoff and Super difference." sive tackle Jon athan Ogden and having people that can fill in," The suspension of Lewis forced legitimate move in their pursuit of Bowl aspirations." leu is adhered to an (hamstring pull) and tight end Brooks said. "Whatever doesn't kill quarterback Kyle Boiler to become a playoff berth. The return of l,ewis should help. ambitious conditioning program Todd Heap (sprained ankle). you makes you stronger. Going a playmaker, and the second-year The Ravens split two games Chester Taylor and Musa Smith during his suspension, and Billick Ethan Brooks filled in for down the stretch, we should be starter responded Sunday with while Lewis, their main offensive filled in capably, totaling 100 yards expects him to he eager to go Ogden, who likely also will miss pretty strong. Hopefully, everyone perhaps his best game as a pro, that comes back, stays back." weapon, served his punishment rushing agaiast the Bills and 103 against a Cleveland team diat the Cleveland game. going 24-for-38 for 223 yards and "Ethan Brooks had an The Ravens are moving closer for violating the NFL substance versus Philadelphia, but neither beat Baltimore 20-3 in the season a touchdown. abuse policy. During his absence, can match the credentials of a opener. outstanding game for us, played toward being the team that Billick "It's different than coming back very well and probably will haw envisioned at the start of training "It's something we can build on," Baltimore handily beat die Buffalo bmising back who last year ran for Billick said, "but it's still a loss." Bills two weeks ago before falling 2,066 yards. from an injury," Billick said. "He to again," Billick said. "But widi camp Wide receiver Travis Taylor
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IH[ ASSOCUIEO PRESS Q: What's the timeline? state's office spells out different An overview of how a Y Nothing can happen until procedures for recounts wheth- recount would work in the the official "canvass" by the 88 er a county uses punch cards presidential race in Ohio, in county elections boards. First, (in 68 of Ohio's 88 counties), question and answer form. provisional ballots — those optical scan ballots 113 counties) Q: Can a recount be triggered cast by people who say the} are or touch-screen machines sewn legitimately registered but are counties). Bach calls for lit si automatically? testing the tabulating machines v Yes. If either PreskJenl Bush I hallcngcd as eligible voters or by preparing a batch ol test Morry Gash/Pablo Martinez Monsivais M> Photo or lohn Kerry wins the slate by aren't on die precinct list — are 0.25 percent or less of the total ballots, counting them by hand USE THOSE HANDS: President Bush and Sen. Kerry gesture emphatically in Wisconsin and Florida, verified and counted 10 days and then by machine to ensure rote, Secretary of State Kenneth after the election. Counties also respectively. BlackweU must order a recount the totals match. If they don'l, must wait for overseas absentee hand counts ensue for either under Ohio law ballots. The official count begins Q: Is there any other way to get punch card or optical scan II to 15 days after the election ballots. .i recount? and can take about two days. V A losing candidate may Q: Is a hand recount possible Campaigns conclude After the official count is for touch-screen voting? request a recount in writing certified and sent to the secretary within five days after the official A: Only if the machine records of state, any automatic recount the vote on paper. Any future count i-- Bled with the seca'tary must be conducted within 10 of slate. The applicant must counties buying touch-screen deposit $10 for each precinct to days. Candidates have five days machines must include that to request a recount, and the in absolute deadheat be recounted — S121.510 for all auditing equipment The sewn recount must be held within 10 counties that already have them the precincts in the stale. barred party representatives numberoftroopsthattheynced, Q: Has Ohio ever had a days of the request. are not requited to retrofit the By David Espo and Nedra Pickler without the abilityto have allies Q: Who does the recount? machines. !H£ ASSOCIATED PRtSS from challenging voters at their presidential recount? polling places. GOP lawyers at their side, making America V res. In 1976, 24 of the 25 A: Teams with equal numbers Sources: Ohio Secretary of MlIWAUKUi; - President Bush stronger, this president rushed sui:c: l)iiio Stale University b forte quickly appealed! hoping fin a Electoral College members of Democrats and Republicans. and Sen. lohn Kerry reached to war without a plan to win C/iUegeofljiw for the finish line Tuesday in a reversal before polls opened at who were pledged to vote for Q: Flow does it work? 6:30 on flection Day. the peace, and we need a Republican President Ford campaign for the ages, each claiming to be the strong, steady After nearly eight commanderinchief who knows requested a recount when the months of head-to-head how to get the job done. official popular vote count leader needed in a time of ter- rorism. "The world is watch- campaigning between the Vice President Dick Cheney showed Democrat Jimmy Carter president and the was fer more pointed "The winning by 9,333 votes, or 0.23 ing,'' said the Democratic chal- lenger in a race that defied safe Massachusetts senator. clearest, most important percent of the total cast. The the final pre-election polls difference In this campaign recount added 1,783 votes for prediction. "This election comes down to turned up tied — 49-19 in one is simple to stale: President Carter. CNN-USAToday-Clallupsurvey, Hush understands the war on The provision for who do you trust," Bush said as Air Force One carried him to a with Ralph Nader at 1 percent. terror and has a strategy for automatic recounts has only been right surveys in Florida as well winning it. lohn Ken*] does in Ohio law since 1984. 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"The 6th indicate that the presence Circuit has already had By Larry Neumeister to detail what steps they take "The ACLU cannot policies in response to the of additional challengers T H f ASSOCIAHD PRESS to ensure the money does not guidelines. to correct some of the bad would serve Ohio's interest reach terrorists. effectively defend The Ford Foundation now decisions made by district in preventing voter fraud NEW YORK — Government court judges and we think guidelines put in place after "These unrealistic, imprac- bars recipients of its funds from boner than would the system the rights of all they'll do il again.' the Sept. 11 attacks to stop the tical, costly and potentially engaging in any activity that of elect ion judges." Americans if we do Dlott ruled on a lawsuit The rulings apply to all 88 funding of terrorists are dangerous guidelines, while "promotes violence, terrorism, not stand up for bigotry, or the destruction of by a black Cincinnati couple counties, said Carlo I.oParo, threatening legitimate phil- technically voluntary, are nev- who said Republican plans to a spokesman for Hlackwcll. anthropic and humanitarian ertheless having a chilling effect those same rights any state." deploy challengers to largely If the challengers appoint- efforts a round t he world, a group on non-governmental inter- The Rockefeller Foundation black precincts in Hamilton ed by political parlies, issue ourselves." says recipients of its funds of foundations charges. national activities," wrote Rob County was meant to intimi- campaigns and candidates The Washington-based Buchanan, director of the coun- may not "directly or date and block black voters. are barred from polling Council on Foundations, which cil's international programs. ANTHONY ROMERO indirectly engagein, promote, or Adams ruled in a suit by the places today, the only people represents more than 2,000 He said the guidelines EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR support other organizations or Summit County Democratic under state law who could fou ndat ions.charit iesandcorpo - may discourage organiza- individuals who engage in or Party, which claimed the then issue challenges to rate grant makers, plans to push tions from spending money "No one wants their money promote terrorist activity." law allowing registration would-be voters would be the the U.S. Treasury Department to relieve human suffering donated to help orphans, The American Civil Liberties challenges is unconstitution- four election officers at each to reconsider its voluntary Anti- "at a time when the need for widows or to feed children Union recently turned down al because it does not give a precinct, two Republican Terrorist Financing Guidelines. U.S. philanthropic and to end up paying for guns, $1.15 million from the Ford and disqualified voter a chance and two Democrat, or The guidelines took effect in humanitarian efforts to address grenadesandOsamabinliiden," Rockefeller foundations, saying to appeal in time to cast a another voter. 2002, after President Bush issued conditions that can breed ter- she said. "The guidelines are out the organizations' new grant bailor. Andy Padruli, executive an executive order and signed rorism around the world have there to educate people in the language was ambiguous and Republicans wanted to director of the Democratic provisions of the Patriot Act that never been more urgent." United States about how to be could impede free speech. put challengers in many Party in Summit County, prohibit contributions of funds, Treasury spokeswoman Molly responsible for giving. 1 he ACLU cannot polling places because of said having Republican goods and services to terrorists Millerwise said the department "We all want to make sure effectively defend the rights concerns about fraud with challengers would cause or their associates. is working with charitable orga- charitable giving continues and of all Americans if we do not hundreds of thousands of "havoc and chaos In the polls Among other things, the nizations to revise the guide- goes to legitimate purposes." stand up for those same rights newly registered voters in on Election Day. ... All it guidelines recommend that lines, but she defended their Some charitable organiza- ourselves," ACLU executive a state President Hush and would do is disenfranchise charities require recipients purpose, tions have amended their grant director Anthony Romero said. Sen, lohn Kerry both say they voters without recourse."
Incumbent also started young Students use absentee option NICKENS, FROM PAGE 1 campaign of issues with lots of VOTING POLL, FROM PAGE 1 in Wood County. cation programs are unfund- mail." The remainder of students ed it prevents people from Nickens, who is 22 years old in the poll, 15 percent, said obtaining higher education to said that he has received some has known someone who has they plan to lake a (rip home train for the new jobs that are scepticism about his age. He is been there," Hartwell said. "It to vote. available in Ohio. more than half the age of his has had a great impact on our Voting polls in Wood County While Nickens is running on Republican opponent, Randy lives and has compelled us to willbeopenfrom6:30a.m.-7:30 the Democratic ticket, he said Gardner. However, Gardner vole in one wav or another." p.m. To find out what precinct that his beliefs can appeal to both has not made the age an issue In The BG News poll, 53 you are in and where to vote, political parties. because he was around Nickens percent of students said they check out the Wood County "The issues that we are age when he ran for public office. are voting by absentee ballot, Board of Election's Web site at running on are not Democrat or "What the candidate has while 18 percent are registered www.co.wood.oh.us/boe. Republican, we are running on to offer at any level of any what we believe in." government is not based on age," Nickens is the first in his Nickens said. family to mn for public office, so Nickens said that if he is elect- Not sure where he has made a great effort to eel his name out there. He and ed he hopes to work with other his campaign have knocked on members of the legislature on to vote? doors and talked on television education and wants to do the and radio stations to introduce best that he can for taxpayers. himself and his beliefs. "If 1 can't come back in four On-campus residents "Local campaigns like this years and campaign on a record Brian McRoberts BG News are about knocking on doors, of success and achievement, 1 EAGER TO LEAD: Nathan Nickens speaks to a crowd. Nickens is running shaking bands and kissing pledge not to run again," he poll at the Union. for an Ohio State Senate seat. haliics. he said. "We have ran a said. Senior Portraits will betaken on Nov. 3-5 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Black Swamp Pub
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Arafat's condition improving HANGING ZlMtS brought to you by By Late Sukhtian treatment, Palestinian officials qualitj ... they don't talk about •if ASSOCIATED PSESS s,i\ theft leader's londirinn has things irresponsibly," she told 1 Asian desert 1 PARIS - From His Improved markedly — and that France Inter radio. "These are 2 Levin and Gershwin not comments that are medically — ' 3 Alejandro and hospital bed,Yassei Arafat swiftly he does not suffer from leukemia, Fernando verified." 1 condemned ;i suicide bombing cancer or arrj type of poisoning, 4 Successful dieter? in lelAvh yesterday a sign the None of those conclusions Arafat has been ill for two 5 Advanced deg. have been publidy confirmed weeks and look a turn for the ■ 6 Russian-born illustrator ,iiliiij^ Palestinian leader wants to _ by French physicians involved In worse Wednesday, collapsing 7 Equal SCOIBS convey the impression he is siill 1 8 Coarse file and briefly losing consciousness. 1 1 B his treatment 1 hey are expected ■ ■ in charge despite deteriorating 9 Tip or Eugene Initial blood tests performed p p ■ health. to deliver their diagnosis today J 10 Bridges In the West Bank revealed J 11 Tiny bit Vrafal appealed to "all or tomorrow. Only a handful of . . High mountain a low blood platelet count. 1 12 Apply the whip to Palestinian (actions to avoid people have direct access to him 13 Ripped Wife of Cronus harming Israelis," his aide, Nabil Ins wife; his chief of staff, Ramzi French physicians gave Arafat a 18 Speeding citation Disney Studios head _ Splendor Khoury; his nephew. Nasser platelet transfusion shortly alter 1 19 Christmas carol Mm Rdeneh, quoted him as say- Makes a new offer Al-Kldwa, the Palestinian bis arrival. 23 Well-ventilated ing jusi hours after a Palestinian - 25 Flamboyant tie Adhesive mixture representative to the United In Israel. Prime Minister Swerved, nautically teenager blew himseN up al an ■ 26 Author of "Dred" ■ ■ ■ Ariel Sharon said Arafat ■ Indication of healing outdoor market, killing three Nations; and Leila Shahid, the 27 Ezra of verse i' 1 Salad fish? Israelis and injuring 32. Palestinian envoj to i ranee will not be permitted to be ' 29 Watered fabric buried in lerusalem If he dies .... 30 Tibia and femur Israeli diplomat Abba Abu Rdeneh relayed the state Palestinian aides said over the Relating to the ear ■ 31 Out of kilter weekend thai donors were try- as the Palestinian leader has Summit tnent to reporters as Arafats wife, ' 32 Lashes securely Snha. dictated ii to him ovei Mis ing to determine whether Arafat requested. 33 Principle Next 1 34 Golfer's aide Past cell phone, Later, Arafat took the was suffering from poisoning or Bui Shahid said Sharon was wasting his time because Arafat 36 ER personnel Meat cut phone from his wife and asked ,i viral Infection. But Palestinian ACROSS Whirlpool Abu Rdeneh directly to make sine Foreign Minister Nabil Shahid was doing well and would Superlative ending the statement was circulated. suggested yesterday thai doctors survive, 1 Woman of tomorrow? 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