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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. State University TUESDAY October 7, 2003 WOMEN BEAT MIAMI: The women's soccer team does well on the SUNNY HIGH 70 LOW 47 road; PAGE 5 www.bgnews.com independent student press VOLUME 98 ISSUE 32 Odd questions a daily thing By Andrew Schart will irll you that they have heard notes that many of the callers are Sierputowski said that after he to answer. Questions concerning do receive a benefit. By spending CITY IICWS E01TOft it all. Every day from 10 a.m. to 9 looking for telephone numbers told the student the answer, he answers to homework, personal their day searching for the What is the weight of the p.m. students call fact line for or directions. heard somebody in the back- opinion and medical advice can- obscure, each worker learns how world's largest house cat? Mow answers to any question they can "Most people are too lazy to ground proclaim, "You owe me not be answered. to find information quickly. This fast does a blue marlin swim? think up. Armed with phone pick up a phone book," $5!" Most fact line workers know skill helps when working on How many cheetahs does it take books, encyclopedias from as far Sierputowski said. No matter how ridiculous the what to expect, depending on research papers. to fill a golf course? Why are bams back as 1988 and the Internet, the Erin Gagliano, senior, does not questions may be, Gagliano what day of the week it is. The Both Gagliano and painted red? staff attempts to answer all of the see her job as serving the lazy. enjoys working at fact line. calls the fact line receive have a Sierputowski admit to using Fact I low late is the computer lab questions posed to them. She said working for fact line lets "It's interesting because you distinct pattern noticeable to line. Gagliano will call to ask open? Where can I find Hayes Between 35 to 80 calls are her help people more often than never know what the person is employees. The weekdays are standard questions. Sierputowski Hall? What is my English profes- made to fact line each day rang- answer a ridiculous question. A going to ask," Gagliano said. filled with questions concerning was guilty of abusing the service sor's office phone number? What ing from routine to ridiculous. majority of the calls are about the There arc questions still annoy- classes. Calls made around the before he started working at fact time does intramural Softball For leff Sierputowski, senior, and Bursar's office and the health cen- ing to Gagliano. Some students weekend have less to do with line. start? the eight others who work at Fact ter. will call Fact line with questions classes. One day a friend had told him Every day dozens of questions IJne, the ridiculous questions are Since starting his job at Fact impossible to answer. "On Friday people call asking that Tony Danza had died. similar to these need answered. just part of the job. Line, Sierputowski has been the "People always call and ask where they can get a keg, and on Worried that this was true, The desperate search for "On the weekends you normal- peacemaker when it comes to questions to try and stump us," Monday morning people call Sierputowski called Fact Line to answers, but where do they final- ly get the most ridiculous ques- bets between students. He was Gagliano said. "I hate when I asking where Student Legal find out the truth ly haH? They turn to the students tions," Sierputowski said. able to lay one bet to rest by find- don't have the answer." Services is located," Sierputowski "A world without lony I )anza working at Campus Fact Line. I lowever, the majority of ques- ing out the father's name from the There are some questions that said. would be a sad world," Students working at fact line tions are standard. Sierputowski sitcom "Growing Pains." the fact line staff are not allowed Students employed at fact line Sierputowski said. 575 VOTERS REGISTERED Doubts in Calif, may affect recall
By Don Thompson Davis narrowing slightly from an THE ASSOCIATED PRESS earlier survey. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The shift in support for the Arnold Schwarzenegger strug- recall followed allegations from ■LC i ^ Fiji - ^ gled to put sexual harassment 15 women that Schwarzenegger allegations behind him yester- had groped and verbally day as a new poll indicated some harassed them during encoun- voters were having second ters dating to the early 1970s and thoughts about recalling Gov. as recently as 2000. Gray Davis Schwarzenegger, who has "The campaign is not losing acknowledged and apologized momentum," Schwarzenegger for having "behaved badly" spokeswoman Karen Hanretty toward women in the past, told CBS' "The Eariy Show." A blamed the allegations on last- four-day bus tour of the state minute dirty campaign tricks that Schwarzenegger concluded and said some of them are flatly in Sacramento on Sunday had untrue. He has not discussed BenSwanflw BGNf*- drawn thousands of enthusiastic most of die allegations specifi- GETTING REGISTERED: Josh Kontak, USG president, handed Deborah Hazzard, Wood County Board of Elections director, 575 voter supporters. cally and said he won't until after registration forms yesterday. USG sponsored the first voter registration contest this year in which all student organizations took A poll of 1,000 registered vot- the campaign. part in. The College Democrats were this year's winner, turning in 228 forms. They will receive $225 from the Office of Campus ers, conducted by Elway- "I can get into all of the Involvement for their efforts. McGuire Research for Knight specifics and find out what is Ridder from Wednesday through really going OIL But right now, Saturday, found the percentage I'm just really occupied with the of people saying they would def- campaign," he told "Dateline initely vote to oust Davis NBC" on Sunday. dropped from 52 percent He told ABC's "This Week" on Wednesday to 44 percent Sunday that he couldn't remem- Saturday. ber many details connected to The poll, which had an overall allegations going back more margin of error of 3 percentage than 15 years but said they could points, also showed Workshop leaders aim Schwarzenegger's lead over Lt. RECALL, PAGE 2 Gov. Cruz Bustamante to replace to help new students
By Allison Haico University students in mind. in charge of the sociology work- spend die time, it'll help them" CAMPUS »[*S t D ■ I OR "The goal is for students to shop all five years of the learning Purdy said. "They'll find out that The University will lie holding become sensitized to different fair. we're here to say, Here's a way to its fifth annual learning fair today. skills," Blinn said. Each workshop will be held for study that'll help you." During the fair, 18 different The workshops will be (aught 50 minutes, with three work- Over 200 students are expected workshops will IK? held, each one by experts on the topics being shops taking place during each to attend the fair, according to focusing on a specific topic to discussed. The teachers chose to 50 minute period. The relatively Blinn. help students in their studies. participate in the fair because of short length of each workshop Workshops will be held from "We tried to cover general their interest in helping students, was determined in consideration 10:30 a.m. until 4:20 p.m. in learning skills such as managing especially new ones, according to of the students, Blinn said. rooms 103. 104 and 105 of stress and time management, but Dean Purdy. who will be heading "It's not a long time commit- Olscamp I (all. The fair is free to all we also want to cover case-spe- the Succeeding in Sociology ment for students — it's a one- students. cific workshops, focusing on workshop. time presentation," Blinn said. For a complete listing of work- ■i i" i ■ classes that are usually difficult "The newness of being at the The effectiveness of the fair is shops offered, visit the Office of STANDOFF: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gray Davis will wait for Academic Enhancement's web- for students," loyce Blinn, Study University can be overwhelming dependent upon a student's will- the results today as California voters head out to the poles. A new Skills bib coordinator, said. (for freshmen]," Purdy said. ingness to attend the workshops, page. Blinn created the learning fair Purdy has taught sociology according to Purdy. poll shows the percentage of supporters is narrowing slightly for live years ago with the interest of classes for 20 years and has been "If they [students] want to Schwarzenegger after his recent apology for groping women.
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Me^KaBa&tBmBmEiBMBUMH 2 Tuesday, October 7.2003 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Terminator's lead narrows RECALL. FROM PAGE 1 earlier warned Davis to avoid. Schwarzenegger's, opponent, have been true. Rep. state Sen. Tom McClintock, " It doesn't make any sense to go called the allegations "very, very through details here with you. serious," but should be treated What is important is that I cannot with a bit of skepticism because it remember what was happening has been brought up so late. 20 years ago. 15 years ago. But Schwarzenegger did not some of the things sound like me, address the allegations during a which I was the first one to come march to the state Capitol on out and say, you know, some of Sunday, but instead stuck to his the things could have happened, 1 campaign theme that Davis has want to apologize to the people if failed the people of California. 1 have offended anyone because Playing off of his "Terminator" that was not my intention." he movie persona, the actor told said. some 5,000 supporters the gover- "No one ever came to me in my nor "has terminated opportuni- Rlctert Mantel KRT CAMPUS life and said to me that I did any- ties and now it's time to terminate ON THE JOB: Emily Koller (left) laughs with Mark Wegmiller, director of communications at Clark Consulting, about how she'll deal with thing, that said '1 don't want you him." to do that. You went over the line, Davis used the power of making contact with a reclacitrant client. Koller is an enrollment and commissions assistant with the health care consulting firm in Arnold." incumbency to create news Minneapolis. Hanretty didn't answer directly Sunday, signing a law making when asked if California the any of the "I want to apologize largest state women had to the people if I have to require Grad lands job, breathes easier lied. Instead, employer-paid she accused offended anyone health care for the Los because that was not an estimated By Rhoda Fukushima tration. She was that confident She gets ready for her first day. Angeles Times, nearly 1.1 mil- KNIGHT RIDDER Koller and Adam lohnson, her And Clark did offer her the Koller arrives at 225 S. Sixth St. which first my intention." lion working At 625 am, Emily Roller's in boyfriend of nearly two years, position — commission and On the 12th floor, a sign greets broke the story Californians the bathroom, dabbing on mas- recently moved into a $650-a- enrollment assistant — at her "Clark Consulting welcomes of the allega- currently with- cara. It's humid out, and she's month apartment. They shop for S25,000 a year. That was a pleas- Emily Koller." tions, of not ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, CAL out job-based uncharacteristically worried specials and split die bills, but ant surprise: She was expecting Inspirational sayings written investigating GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE ON coverage. about frizzy hair. She's dressed in Koller was starting to worry $23,000 to $24500. on small, fish-shaped cutouts are "It was a relief, finally, to hear scattered throughout the office. their claims ALLEGATIONS After the a black skirt with a long-sleeved about paying her share. thoroughly. "Dateline" seg- blue-green blouse. No panty- "It's really hard," she said, in that somebody wants me," she "Vision without action is a day- "Excuse me. ment aired, hose. It's her stab at "business early lune. "I don't sleep a lot says. dream. Action without vision is a but die LA. Times failed to inves- two of the women who claim he casual." anymore." Still, Koller didn't accept right nightmare," says one. tigate a lot of these women." she harassed them said they were "I'm hoping it means sleeve- For much of July, lohnson, away. First, she called her par- Koller will split her time less stuff," she says. "But I didn't who's working in marketing, ents in Wyoming to discuss it between the accounting and said, adding that at least one of upset the actor said some of the 1 the women had contributed to accounts were fictional. want to wear sleeveless stuff covered all their entertainment Ui talked about the whole implementation teams. independent candidate Arianna l"he Knight Ridder poll that was today." costs. benefits package." she says." (My That day, she has lunch with I luffington's campaign. completed Saturday showed Koller has waited seven Finally, Koller got some bites. dad) said that's one of the good the woman she's replacing. She As the campaign entered its Schwarzenegger leading months for this day, and she's First, a fellow Macalester things about going to a company learns she's one of the few peo- final full day. Davis was demand- Bustamante in the race to replace not about to blow it with a fash- alumnus talked to her about a like this. Everything is laid out for ple hired without an inside refer- ing that Schwarzenegger give a Davis by 36 percent to 29 percent. ion faux pas. In less than an hour, job promoting local running you. It makes it so much easier." ral. Her colleagues are friendly full explanation of the allegations An earlier poll by the Field she will take a big step into Life races. Koller thought that sound- The next morning, Koller went and very enthusiastic about before today's vote, and Attorney Research Corp. put his lead at 36 After College: She'll hop on the ed "cool," since it combined her for a run. After she got back, she working there. General Bill Lockyer. a Democrat, percent to 26 percent. bus and head for a new job, at a two passions: running and event called Clark and accepted the "Can you really like this place said the Republican actor should Although those definitely plan- health-care consulting firm in planning. It would have been a offer. that much?" she wonders. volunteer for a state investigation ning to vote to oust Davis had downtown Minneapolis. new, fairly unstructured job, and First, she told her parents. Within weeks, Koller finds her whether or not he is elected gov- slipped to 44 percent, among "This is kind of uncharted ter- she could have worked from Then, she called her boyfriend. groove. ernor. overall voters surveyed the mar- ritory for me," Koller says. "None home. She thought about how her In school, Koller routinely Lockyer also noted the one- gin supporting the recall was still of my previous jobs has been on She also interviewed for a world is shifting. "It's how you went to bed around midnight year statute of limitations for sex- 54 percent. tlir 12th floor, in a suite, in one of position at Clark Consulting, a identify yourself," she says. "'Hi, and got up at 8 a.m. Now, she ual battery has expired Pollsters surveyed 1,000 regis- the major cities of America." health-care consulting firm. She I'm Emily Koller. I work for Clark tries to get to bed by 10 p.m. so Schwarzenegger spokesman tered voters, including 284 people Koller, 22. a Macalester stu- didn't get that job but applied for Consulting.' Not, 'Emily Koller, she can get up around 6 a.m. Rob Slutzman accused Lockyer of on Wednesday and 200 on dent-athlete, had been hunting another opening at the compa- I'm a student.' It immediately But she still squeezes in a daily engaging in the sort of "puke pol- Saturday. The margin of error for for a full-time job since lanuary, ny. After her second interview, makes you sound more estab- run after work and has discov- itics" the attorney general had individual days was not given. with little luck and a lot of frus- she bought some new clothes. lished." ered naps are a good thing. A RMHVCJV) Of CW0RTUNXT1) 7P6rtfi'ffo jjoatfbi i% in Student End of Season Sale! m SLASHING PRICES •Get 15% off selected purchases with this coupon! October 6 - 10, 2001 Diversity Boutique offers diverse <%owen-T.hompson Student Union apparel, Highstrung jewelry, and accessories Open: Mon-Wed 1-7 Thur-Sat 1-9 across from Junction (Tux's) Campus Involvement Career Center (419)353-7259 Center lor Multicultural Jnitiatives College Access (Programs Counseling Center (Dining Services (Disability Services Jntercollegiate Athletics PANHELLENIC (Recreational Sports (Residence Life #*>gOUNCIL Student die Student Health Service ^-wyijlfi^ike to recognize Student Publications Student Support Services ALPHA CHI OMEGA Vice President {or Student Affairs ALPHA PHI & KAPPA KAPPA^GAMMA There are Student Affairs (Professionals working all around you. 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www.bgnews.com/campus LATE-NIGHT DINING OPTIONS EXPAND FOR POST-BREAK Shadows Snack Bar is re-opening in Kreischer after Fall Break; its hours will be Sundays from 7 p.m.-midnight and Monday-Thursday from 8 p.m.-midnight. The Neighborhood Deli is opening and offering made- to-order sandwiches, also. The deli will be located in GT Express in McDonald and will be open Sunday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m.- midnight. CAMPUS THE CAMPUS BLOTTER Friday, October 3: An unconscious student was trans- Joseph Hete, Clarksville, Ohio, was An intoxicated temale was trans- ported by ambulance to Wood County cited for underage consumption. ported to the hospital by ambulance. Hospital and became very disorderly Michael Oeaton, Toledo, Ohio, was Christine Gosky. Bay Village. Ohio, and with the hospital staff. Marc Moreau, cited for disorderly conduct. Denise Frank. N Canton, Ohio, were Bowling Green, was cited for disorderly Two students have been referred to cited for underage consumption. conduct. student discipline for alcohol viola- Danielle Arra. Novelty, Ohio, was Robert Hinkle. Lima, Ohio, was cited tions. cited tor underage possession. for failure to comply with an order by a Complainant reported her window getai:f^^^^^^r rhe calendar of events is taken from I ^B e Complainant reported that there police officer. broken and her CD player faceplate ^^■^^ http-7/events.bgsoedu ^^^^^^ was a window broken out ot Toyota A student was transported to Wood stolen. Officers found the com- mini van parked in Lot N. County Hospital by BGFD plainant's vehicle broken into and his Subject came on station and said Roger Corbett, Cincinnati. Ohio, radio missing. 8 .i.iii.i. |i.m II a.m. J pan. Come learn basic information that she found cash by the Sundial. was cited for underage consumption. Peter J. Leininger. Toledo. Ohio, was 2003 Student Glass Art Omega Phi Alpha Bake Sale about sign language including The officer found the Eastern most A student was transported to Wood cited for driving under a suspended Exhibition Education Bldg. Steps deaf culture, finger spelling gate at the golf course broken County Hospital for possible alcohol license and for speed on Alumni Drive Presented by the Student alphabet and numbers Saturday, October 4: poisoning by BGFD. Complainant's vehicle was walked Glass Club Noon-5 p.m. 306 Union Two students have been referred to Complainant reported that the on sometime during the night, caus- Union Galleries Real Life Info. Table student discipline for alcohol viola- vending machine in lobby of ing damage to the vehicle. Union lobby 730 p.m. tions. Chapman-Ounbar had glass broken Complainant reported some things 8 a.m. II) |i.m. Music from Bowling Green at No fire at Offenhauer East 6GFD out. were taken from her vehicle. Latino Cultural Arts 3:30-5 p.m. the Manor I louse: Kruse & Co. was on the scene and building was Complainant reported that she lost BGFD dispatched and canceled by Committee Interactive The Empowerment Group Concert series featuring evacuated her wallet at the concert in Memorial an officer A suitcase was thrown in Display For women survivors of students and faculty from the Justin Yates. Wellington, Ohio; Hall. the hall and hit a smoke detector. The 222 Union abusive dating relationships College of Musical Arts Matthew Asbaugh, Wellington, Ohio; Sunday, October 5: building did evacuate. Please contact Rebecca WUdwoodMampark Toledo and Megan Candelaria, Westerville. An intoxicated student was trans- Two vehicles were broken into this 9 a.m. I p.m. Nichols at 372-2190 for more Ohio, were cited for underage con- ported by ambulance to Wood County weekend. 8 p.m. sumption. Hospital. Project Sleep Info. Table information and meeting Sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma location. Student Composers' Forum Union Lobby Recital featuring new works by 5:30 p.m. student composers. 10 a.m. I p.m. Writers Group Bryan Recital Hall, Moore T.L Solien An hour-long haven for Musical Arts i-enter Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery writers, those who like to HEY.YOU! write, and those dragged 8-9 pm 10 a.m. J pan. along by their writer friends (i'nturies! (Miio's Story from LDSSA Info Table 107 Ha'nna Hall Earth to Space — multimedia What bands do you want to see here? We at Sponsored by the latter Day ■how in the Planetarium. $1 The BG News want to know. E-mail us the top Saints Student Association 6-8 pan. donation suggested. Union hobby I low To Workshop: Sign J12 Physical Sciences Bltlg. three bands you'd like to see here in the future language Basics (Week 5) at [email protected], or fill this out and bring it to our office in 210 West Hall. BG NEWS BRIEFING Akron president may University of Florida's next institution. president — including the The other six candidates 1.. be on way to Florida University of Akron's presi- will be interviewed today, and dent — told the search com- the search committee then GAINESVU-LE, Fla. (AP) — mittee in interviews yesterday will recommend at least three Five of 11 candidates who that they want to turn the finalists to the school's Board want to become the school into a world-class ofTrustees. 3. FIRST-TIME ON CAMPUS
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On October 25, 2003 BGSURVE will be sending student WINTER volunteers to work with the aging community in the city of COATS WKHAQOWAURfik Bowling Green. Bowen-Thompson Student Union Contact THE OFFICE OF CAMPUS Multi-Purpose Room #223 INVOLVEMENT for more details about how you can help make a difference! Call 419- MONDAY-WEPNESPAY10AM-7PMI 372-2343 or email [email protected] OCTOBER 6TH,7THSSTH The Office of Campus Involvement is located Office at in room 401 Bowen-Thompson LOOK OUT ifSiflve merit A DIFFIIINT KIND OF OUTLET Student Union. Dusnicf Slum Altars
TrtWfflTJTO'ttfflriT^ 4 Tuesday, October 7,2003 WWW.B6NEWS.COM QiiOTEr.\(irou: "In my opinion, there was one weapon of mass destruction in Iraq, and it was Saddam Hussein."
Former New York police commissioner BERNARD KERIK, a onetime adviser in Iraq, appearing with President George W Bush to defend the decision to go to war. (ncwswttoKn) OPINION Box sales should be more timely
What is your favorite brand of their items This week, J.Crew, student employment positions, These sales clearly have the people to be asked for money. and will not be able to afford to clothing? Is it Aeropostale, Ralph Lauren, LEI., Express and How 2 workshops and evening purpose of raising funds for cer- This concept is not uncommon buy anything at the current box American Eagle or perhaps I. an assortment of other clothing entertainment. tain programs of services. Since and the University both realizes sale. This is not to say that other Crew? Well, if you are paying companies will be hosting the According to Manager of Event students are the primary buyers this and embraces it. students couldn't pick up the attention to the Union's calendar box sale in the Union. Services, the Union contracts at these sales and the sales fund However, the fundraisers slack. Still, there is the risk that of events, you just might find These sales benefit the stu- with each vendor for 5% of gross services and programs, it is safe should be evenly spaced to pre- sales may drop due students that your favorite clothing brand dents in two ways: designer sales. Individual contract terms to say that students are funding vent students from becoming having already spent too much is being sold in the Union. clothes are being offered to stu- may vary. The Union also earns the services and projects. burned out on fundraisers. money at previous sales. Clothing is being sold during one dents at a reduced price and a facility rental fees, as well as mis- It is sort of like joining any club People need time to recuperate It would benefit the University of the University's box sales that portion of the profits goes to the cellaneous fees for phone line in which you have to pay month- so as not to feel like the organiza- to more evenly space out the box began in October 2002 with the University and is used to help activation and other services. ly dues. There is always an event tion of which they are a member sales in order to secure a larger Aeropostale clothing company. fund programs and services These fees are standard for all that needs funding, so the club is asking for too much money. student consumer base. Or Last week. Aerospostale which include, but are not limit- non-University affiliated organi- holds a fundraiser. Club mem- Some students already spent maybe even advertise the sale returned to the University to sell ed to, the laptop loan program, zations bers are usually the first group of over $50 at the previous box sales off-campus as well.
Limbaugh's remarks misconstrued The mating ritual of PEOPLE BRENT to fire Rush from the show. This in order to increase the chances DAGGET led to limbaugh's resignation of a strong offspring, strong par- Collegeus Studentius from the network. ents are needed to reproduce. ON THE STREET It appears to me that there are Guest Columnist Terry Collins did not use the "n- taken by convulsions. But fear double standards when it comes word" to make his teammate feel If you were a profes- not, for this is all a part of her to comments about race in STACY like less of a person, he just used mating dance, "the hoopty." According to the book, sports. For instance, 15 years sional wrestler, what KESS it in a joking manner, the same The pack performs "the "Government in America," by ago, Jimmy the Greek made a way many African-Americans would your name be? Opinion Columnist hoopty" in hopes of attracting a George C. Edwards III, the First comment on network television use the same term towards other pack of male Collegeus studen- Amendment to the Constitution stating; "black people make bet- African-Americans. Fuzzy Hello, and welcome to Nature cleariy decrees, "Congress shall ter athletes because they were tius. And tonight our females Zoeller's dinner choice com- with Stacy. What you just heard make no law respecting the bred to be, because during the are in luck. The males, hearing ments were not made in a was the mating call of the rare establishment of religion, or pro- slave trade, white slave owners the mating call from across the derogatory manner, and Tiger Collegeus studentius. This hibiting the free exercise thereof; picked the strongest black male watering hole, reply in their Woods didnt respond to it until species is rarely seen in daylight or abridging the freedom of to breed with the strongest black deep low calls," Wooo." The the media created it into a huge as it is considered to be a noc- speech, or of the press; or the woman." But, his remarks led to pack then proceeds to join the turnal creature. right of the people peaceably to his dismissal. issue. females in the ritual mating Some individuals miscon- Hearing the mating call of the assemble, and to petition the When quarterback Terry dance. Collegeus studentius is a rare Government for a redress of Collins was playing for the strued the quote that Rush If we watch closely, perhaps opportunity. Explorers and sci- grievances." If we, as Americans, Carolina Panthers, he used the made. People scrutinizing Rush we might even catch a glimpse entists alike have spent years adhere to this document, then "n-word" in a joking manner believed the quote implied that of the special mating ritual: the AARON LUCAS tracking this animal to collect the views expressed by an indi- when referring to one of his McNabb was bad because he Collegeus studentius pull out SENIOR, TOURISM information on their mating vidual should not be punished teammates. After his statement, was black, which in my opinion, primitive devices referred to as habits. But today we will see the simply because it did not fit the Collins had to issue an apology. is pure poppycock. Mr. ADMINISTRAION "cell phones" and, as far as Collegeus studentius in its nat- "politically correct" label. In 1997, PGA golf professional Limbaugh simply stated that he researchers can tell, exchange ural element. Let's watch for a Recently, Rush limbaugh has and Tour jokester, Fuzzy Zoeller, believed that McNabb wasn't the some form of information. This moment, shall we? been lambasted by the NAACP made an off-the-cuff comment reason for the Eagle's success, "Stevie Davo." apparent exchange of informa- The Collegeus studentius and Democratic Presidential stating that Master's winner, but it was the team's defense. tion leads to pairing of males usually hibernates while not candidates Al Sharpton, Howard Tiger Woods, "Will probably According to the Pro-football and females from the packs. feeding or mating. Oft, the crea- Dean and Wesley Clark, who choose fried chicken and collard reference web site, since This is the only time we see ture performs these two tasks in misconstrued the remark that greens for next year's dinner." males and females away from McNabb was drafted into the conjunction, as both can be I imbaugh made during an Due to his comments, K-Mart their packs. NFL in 1999, he is a three-time accomplished at watering holes ESPN football preshow as being released Fuzzy from being a Oh, look our female Collegeus Pro Bowler, has passed for 9,835 known as "bars" and "house demagogic. spokesman for their company. studentius with the blue sequin yards, 71 touchdown passes, 38 parties," which are sometimes During ESPN's NFL But, when professional bas- plumes has paired with a male. interceptions, and completed referred to as "keggers". September 28 pre-game show, ketball player Charles Barkley The two will now likely remove 932 passes out of 1,639 attempts What we are looking at right Mr. Limbaugh. a conservative jokingly commented to themselves from the pack and (56.9%). This site further explains BECKA GALVIN now is a pack of wild female talk-radio host and ESPN com- reporters; "That's why I hate that McNabb isn't listed on the feed on more "beer" in a more mentator voiced his opinion Collegeus studentius. Neither white people," no one seemed to all-time top 50 players in any SOPHOMORE, EARLY private spot at the watering hole regarding Philadelphia Eagles' sex of the species prefers to trav- scrutinize him. When Chicago major category. To me, besides CHILDHOOD EDUCATION — if one can be found. If not, African-American quarterback. el alone and are most often seen Cubs coach, Dusty Baker, McNabb's three Pro-Bowl the two will likely leave the Donovan McNabb. The October in gender-segregated packs of remarked, "black players can two or three. Females are easily watering hole for a more private second edition of the Toledo appearances and his mobility, "The uber Mike stand the heat because that's identifiable and easily distin- spot, likely in the male's lair. Blade quoted Mr. Limbaugh's his statistics do not merit a Jones." why black people were brought guishable from the male When the pair are alone, the comments on McNabb; "I don't "great" quarterback tide at this to America," he received mini- Collegeus studentius by several actual mating process beings. think he's been that good from time. mal criticism without losing his factors. Collegeus studentius, like the get go. I think what we've had In conclusion, I believe that job for his opinion. From these First, the female's plumes are humans and dolphins, have sex here is a little social concern in free speech in this country few instances, it appears to me considerably smaller than the for pleasure; but unlike humans the NFL The media has been should be embraced just as long that the only individuals that are male's and far more brightly col- and dolphins, Collegeus studen- very desirous that a black quar- as it's not promoting criminal allowed to make comments ored. The bright colors of her tius only have sex for pleasure terback does well. There is a little acts like the NAMBLA organiza- regarding African-Americans are breast plumes, or "halter tops," The mating process usually hope invested in McNabb and tion does. But, if our nation has African-Americans are often matched by paint-like takes no more than 15 minutes. he got a lot of credit that he did- double standards regarding free limmy the Greek's comments colors on her face. The male has If our couple mates, it may or n't deserve. The defense carried speech and people have to be were not racist, he was just stat- duller colored plumes or may not be permanent. this team." politically correct and sensitive ing the fact that during the time WARREN GORDON "threads." He may also have Unfortunately, Collegeus stu- After this incident, the NAACP to the feelings of others when of slavery white slave owners thick plumes or many layers to dentius is not known for long- and the aforementioned democ- SENIOR, IPC preferred the strongest individu- expressing their views, then what protect himself from the ele- term or permanent-mating, ratic candidates were so out- als in the fields to complete their is the point of having the First ments of the harsh environ- thought it does happen on raged that they demanded ESPN "G zneezy the great." work. Basic biology explains that Amendment anyway? ment. The female does not have occasion. It is likely the mating the same means to protect her- ritual will be performed again self from the weather. tomorrow night at another The best indication that you watering hole. Our female have found a female Collegeus Collegeus studentius will do her studentius is by observing her "hoopty" and sound her mating rituals and accompany- "Wooo!" after a quick feeding ing mating call. First, the female on beer. She will attract a new consumes great quantities of male and begin the process the diet staple, "beer," found at once again. the watering holes. After several This is where our program CHRIS CAFFEY helpings, the female begins her ends tonight. Stay tuned next til mating dance. week as we head to the SOPHOMORE, POUnCAL A shrill sound is emitted: Australian Outback for SCIENCE " Wooo!" This is her signature Kangaroo Week. mating call. The female "Got dat fire." Collegeus studentius then pro- E-mail comments to Stacy at ceeds to shake as though over- [email protected]
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PAGE 6 BRIEFING Coppes breaks school scoring TUESDAY record, then garners October 7, league honors 2003 THE BC NEWS The women's soccer team's Kristy Coppes, who scored two goals in Sunday's win over www.bgnews.com/sports defending league champion BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY Miami to break the school scoring record, was named the Mid-American Conference's Player of the Week yesterday by the league's office. Coppes was named the POW for the second time in her career. She now has 31 career goals and 67 career Women down champ Miami points, the latter of which broke hi! turnover's record of By Zach Baker just under five minutes remain- goals in a five-minute span, 65. SPORTS EDITOR ing in regulation. tying the game and giving the Women's soccer coach Andy Samantha Meister iced the Falcons new life. Richards said he isn't sure why game for BG by scoring and giv- Julie Trundle finished the his team has had so much suc- ing BG a 2-0 advantage. The comeback In knocking in a goal cess away from home. teams played scoreless ball for with just 5:26 remaining in the "Probably the worst "1 don't know why we play so the remainder of the contest, game, and the Falcons held on well on the road," Richards said. and BG got it's second MAC win. for a 3-2 win. thing a coach could "It was like that last year too." Goalkeeper Ali Shingler was Richards said that the team do is make a big The Falcons won two road strong in the victory, grabbing usually starts to play good ball at games this weekend to improve six saves and getting her second this point in the season. deal out of it their Mid-American Conference shutout of the season. "It's been like that every sea- [National TV record to 3-2-1. On Sunday, BG played son except one," Richards said. In fact, BG has not dropped a defending MAC champion That was in 2001, when appearance]." regular season game in the Mid- Miami in Oxford. It was the injuries depleted the Falcon ros- BARRY ALVAREZ, WISCONSIN COACH American Conference since Redhawks who eliminated BG ter and they struggled against falling to Ball State in Muncie 3- from last year's tournament, and the MAC. 0 in the last game of the 2001 it was the first time the two Coppes, who now leads all BG season. teams had met since that game. players with 29 career goals, was Badgers The first win of the weekend The Falcons had never beaten named MAC player of the week. came on Friday, as the Falcons Miami going into Sunday's The Falcons will now be off downed Ball State. game. until Friday, when they travel to prepare Kristy Coppes scored the The Redhawks led the Falcons Western Michigan. The road trip Em Smnger B0 News Falcons' first goal just 7:19 into 2-0 with just under 25 minutes continues Sunday, when they GIVING CHASE: BG's Kristy Coppes, right, gives chase against the first half. The game then to play. travel to Northern Illinois for night became a defensive struggle, BG retaliated. Eastern Michigan. Coppes' two goals helped the Falcons register reamining 1-0 until there were Kristy Coppes scored two their first ever win against MAC powerhouse Miami of Ohio Sunday. OSUtilt By1R Ross THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Heatley MADISON, Wis. — Ohio State is the defending national cham- pion, undefeated and riding the nation's longest winning streak. facing Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez said the worst thing he can do is treat Saturday's game like some- thing special. homicide Alvarez said yesterday the No. 23 Badgers will be jacked up enough for third-ranked Ohio charges State and won't need any extra motivation, not with the rare ByPaulNewberry home night game for Wisconsin THE ASSOCIATED PRESS to be broadcast on national tele- vision. ATLANTA — All-Star Dany "Probably the worst thing a Heatley was charged yesterday coach could do is make a big deal with vehicular homicide after the out of it," Alvarez said yesterday death of Atlanta Thrashere team- at his weekly news conference. mate Dan Snyder, who was fatal- "It's a big enough deal." ly injured when Headey's sports While Alvarez won't have to car ran offa road. worry about Wisconsin's emo- A spokesman for the district tions Saturday, he's got plenty of attorney's office, Erik Friedly, said questions about his players' the charge was based on a pre- health. liminary finding that I leadey was While Ohio State (5-0, 1-0 Big driving recklessly. It carries a Ten) is coming off its bye week, prison sentence of three to 15 Wisconsin (5-1,2-0) could use a years. Snyder died at a hospital little break. Sunday night, six days after sus- Tailbacks Anthony Davis and taining severe brain injuries in Dwayne Smith are nicked up, as the wreck. He was 25. is linebacker leff Mack Alvarez Heatley had already been said all three wore protective charged with serious injury by boots Sunday, with Davis still try- vehicle, but that charge was ing to shake off a sprained ankle dropped after the vehicular he suffered three weeks ago. He homicide count was filed. He played in just the first half against also still faces four misdemeanor Penn State before reinjuring the counts, each of which are pun- ankle. ishable by up to a year in prison. Alvarez said he "couldn't He is free on $50,000 bond. answer that if I wanted to" when Police said Headey was driving asked yesterday who might be his Ferrari at about 80 mph on a ready to go in the backfield narrow two-lane road Sept. 29 against Ohio State, with the best when he lost control, spun off the run defense in the country. The road and smashed into a brick TonyGuMiTuAPPtiotci Buckeyes have given up just 217 and wrought iron fence. yards in five games, an average of SANDWICHED: NFL all-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith is tackled by former teammates. Smith's season has been a struggle. Snyder, who was a passenger 43.4 yards a contest. in the car. underwent surgery for "We've been nicked up. We've a skull fracture but remained in a been a team down to your third coma until his death. tailback in a couple of games," "We are deeply saddened by Alvarez said. Smith's struggles continue the tragic lossof Dan Snyder," the Still, that third tailback hasn't Thrashers said in a statement. been all that shabby. Booker "Dan was a teammate and friend Stanley rushed for 119 yards to all of us We feel a tremendous and a touchdown against Penn amount of pain as an organiza- State, playing mostly in the sec- with broken shoulder blade tion and extend deepest sympa- ond half. thies to his family." Alvarez also expects another By Mel Resiner Team orthopedist Russell On his final play, Smith went one touchdown in five games The case has yet to be present- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS close game with Ohio State. The Chick found the break to the between the guard and tackle with the Cardinals. ed to a grand jury, which would Badgers lost 19-14 last year after TEMPE, Ariz. — NFL career scapula in the back of Smith's on the left side. Safety Roy During warmups Sunday, decide on the formal charges, blowing several opportunities rushing leader Emmitt Smith shoulder after a more thorough Williams arrived in the hole Cowboys fans cheered Smith Friedly said. Prosecutors are late in the game to win. has a broken left shoulder blade examination. when Smith did and tackled the and held signs welcoming him waiting for more evidence before That game fit a pattern Ohio and will be sidelined indefinite- "If it was just a bruised shoul- former Cowboy, causing the back to Dallas. Smith wept dur- taking their case to the grand State has built over the past two iy. der, believe me, Emmitt Smith injury. ing postgame interviews, a sign jury. seasons of pulling out close The injury occurred early in would have come back out of The injury is sure to sideline of his disappointment at being Police were also awaiting test games late to keep its 19-game the second quarter of Arizona's that locker room," McGinnis Smith longer than anything in held without positive yardage results to determine if Headey winning streak alive. Ten of 24-7 loss to Dallas on Sunday in said. his experience: He's missed just for the first rime. was drinking on the night of the those wins have been by a Smith's first game against the Smith was unavailable yester- four games because of an injury. "I know he handled it with wreck There is "no conclusive team he spent his first 13 sea- Smith lost 1 yard on six carries indication" that Heatley was touchdown or less. day, leaving without speaking to extreme professionalism, han- sons with and led to three Super reportcs. and caught two passes for 2 dled the whole situation with drinking Friedly said. But Alvarez doesn't think the Bowl victories. Heatley and Snyder had been Buckeyes have just been lucky. McGinnis acknowledged yards against the Cowboys, extreme grace," McGinnis said. Coach Dave McGinnis said X- Smith would be out for at least a spoiling his debut against his at an event for season-ticket "A lucky team that wins and a Marcel Shipp, who led the rays taken yesterday revealed few weeks, but doubted his sea- former team. The eight-time Pro holders at Philips Arena shortly team that's very well-coached Cardinals in rushing with 834 the injury was more serious son was over. Bowler broke Walter Payton's yards last season and was before the crash. that wins at the end are the than originally thought. After "I'm not going to put a time career rushing record last sea- Snyder, a center who had 10 same team, because somebody tabbed as the starter until Smith the game, the Cardinals said frame on it because I've not son, and has 17,354 in his goals and four assists in 36 coached them to be lucky," signed with the Cardinals in Smith had only a sprained been given a time frame on it," career. Alvarez said. March, will start at running shoulder. McGinnis said. He had just 192 yards and back. THRASHERS. PAGE 6
GET IN ON THE ACTION AT WVVW.BGNEWS.COfrVSPORTS 6 Tuesday, October 7.2003 SPORTS WWW.B6NEWS.COM Security tightened for Kobe trial Threats against star will stand trial. Many believe forced to testify and undergo said. that for tactical reasons, his cross-examination by the Among other things, the two Bryant have created attorneys will waive his right to a defense. sides have clashed over defense a sense of urgency preliminary hearing, which Either way, Bryant still has to requests for the women's med- would clear the way for a rape appear Thursday before Judge ical records and records from a among law trial sometime next year. Frederick Gannett to show he is rape crisis center. enforcement "If the defense doesn't waive complying with conditions of his Earlier yesterday, Gannett ByJonSarche it, what's going to happen is that $25,000 bail. He will have to ruled that Bryant's attorneys IHt ASSOCIATED PRESS the public, and of course poten- return to Colorado this week cannot have immediate access DENVER — Authorities are tial jurors, is going to be left with from Hawaii, where the Lakers to notes taken by a rape crisis tightening security before NBA an image of what happened in are training. center worker during an inter- star Kobe Bryant arrives in that room — and it's going to be Bryant, 25, was charged with view with the alleged victim. A Colorado for a preliminary hear- an image that goes unrebutted," sexual assault after the woman higher court will hold a hearing ing Thursday that might not said Norm Early, a former said he attacked her June 30 at on the matter first. even take place. Denver district attorney. "I think the mountain resort where she The judge has acknowledged Dozens of threats against the it would be very detrimental to worked and he was a guest. receiving letters containing prosecutor, the judge and Kobe Bryant and I just don't see Bryant has said the two had con- death threats, and two men have Bryant's 19-year-old accuser him risking that kind of expo- sensual sex. been charged with threatening helped prompt the tougher sure." Legal experts say the earliest a Bryant's accuser. steps. Armed guards will be at Prosecutors have said they trial could begin is February or In Los Angeles, Patrick Graber the courthouse, one entrance plan to call a sheriff's detective March; it could also be pushed pleaded innocent yesterday to will be locked, and a metal as a witness to discuss the inves- back until next summer, after charges he approached Bryant's detector will be set up at the tigation and conclusions the NBA season. security team with an offer to kill other door for only the third reached by a nurse who exam- Whatever the timeline, "there's the woman for $3 million. An time in years, a sheriff's spokes- ined Bryant's accuser. going to be a paper fight like Iowa college student has plead- Legal experts say the defense you've never seen before. The ed innocent to charges he left a woman said yesterday. OoujIasC. Pine AP Photo The question is whether there will probably waive the hearing defense will probably file every death threat on her answering will be a hearing to determine in part because the judge has motion that's ever been filed in machine. ON TRIAL Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, set to go to whether the Los Angeles Lakers ruled the woman cannot be any sexual assault case," Early trial this month, signs a ball for a fan.
"Tim just wanted to prove to everyone he could play."
KEVIN JOHNSON, CLEVELAND WIDE RECEIVER Couch's 180 gives Cleveland's season life By Tom Withers say enough about the way he 0-5 stan against the Steelers. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS played. He was a general out It was the Browns' most dom- BF.REA, Ohio — On the road, there." inant performance since under the lights and before a Yesterday, Browns coach returning to the league in 1999. skeptical national television Butch Davis said Couch proba- It wasn't supposed to happen. audience, Tim Couch was bly will start at home this Not after the way they played reborn as an NFL starter. Sunday against Oakland. the week before in home loss to lust in time. Couch might Holcomb, who has a hairiine Cincinnati. Not with theii have saved the Browns' season, fracture in his right fibula, was patchwork offensive line. Not and maybe his embattled Cleveland's No. 3 quarterback without a running game. Not career, too. for the second straight week without Holcomb, who riddled Oozing confidence from the Sunday. the Steelers for 429 yards in start, Couch played his best all- "It's going to be my assump- lanuary. around game as a pro Sunday tion that Tim Couch is probably And especially not in night, leading the Browns to a going to be the quarterback Pittsburgh, where they had lost stunning 33-13 win over the again this week," Davis said. 11 of 12, most recendy in the Pittsburgh Steelers. "Until Kelly is 100 percent, AFC playoffs in January. "Tim just wanted to prove to there's no real reason to make a But with Couch leading the everyone he could play," said change." way, Cleveland pulled off a 180- wide receiver Kevin Johnson. And there won't be if Couch degree turnaround. He did that, and then some. plays like he did against the From the outset, Couch was Curtis ComptonAP Photo Couch, demoted to being Steelers, rescuing the Browns locked in. IN THEIR PRAYERS: Atlanta Thrashers' tans Krystle Stewart, left, Kourtney Witham and Jessie Kelly Holcomb's backup only to (2-3) from the brink of having On his first pass, Couch Thompson show their support for fallen Thrasher players Dan Snyder and Danny Heatley. get his job back temporarily their season dissolve into disas- dropped back, spotted his tar- when Holcomb broke his right ter. get and hit wide receiver Andre' leg, finished 20-of-25 for 208 Go figure. Nobody could Davis for a 23-yard gain. At that yards and two touchdowns. He have seen this coming from moment, Couch sensed it was also ran 9 yards for a TD. Couch or Cleveland, which going to be a special night. NHL players, execs grieve "Tim stepped up," running snapped a six-game losing "It just felt right," he said. "We Atlanta's Snyder's death; back William Green said. "I can't streak to Pittsburgh and Davis' got it rolling. That felt nice." await Heatley punishment Bengals in no man's THRASHERS, FROM PAGE 5 Sean Avery played three years getting 11 goals and 12 assists. with Snyder in Owen Sound. Heatley, the 22-year-old gap- games for Atlanta last season, "He was such a strong guy, toothed leader of the team, also had surgery on his ankle in such a fighter," Avery said. "I fig- was injured in the crash. landafter 22-16 loss September before the start of ured he would battle though He underwent surgery By Joe Kay unabashedly angry that their They have improved under training camp. He was expected this like he did everything else. I Saturday for a broken jaw and THE ASSOCIATED PRESS progress keeps getting side- Lewis, a first-year coach who to start the season on the never, ever thought this would an MRI found two torn liga- CINCINNATI — No longer a tracked by late-game break- has brought the franchise up to injured list. happen." ments in his right knee. He will laughingstock. Not good downs and blown chances. NFL standards and preached Snyder signed with the Snyder spent most of his first undergo knee surgery in about a enough to be a winner. "No one went up there for a that times have changed. He Thrashers as a free agent in 1999 three professional seasons in week, certainly threatening any Five games into coach Marvin moral victory," comerback hasn't been able to do much after playing four seasons of the minor leagues, helping return to the ice this season. Lewis' reclamation project, the Artrell Hawkins said yesterday. about the bottom line. junior hockey for Owen Sound Orlando win the International Last season, he scored a Cincinnati Bengals have ended "Going into the game, it was like The Bengals are still in last in the Ontario Hockey League. Hockey League tide in 2000-01 team-record 41 goals and was the ridicule and started doing a playoff game" place in the AFC North, the only "The news of his passing fills and playing on the Chicago MVP of the All-Star game. things right most of the time. The Bengals haven't been to division where no one has a all of us with an overwhelming Wolves' American Hockey They haven't figured out how to one of those since 1990, the last winning record. sense of sorrow," NHL commis- League championship team in fix the overriding problem — an time they had a winning record. "I would hope we'd be a little inability to win. They've spent the last 12 years better than we are, but there was sioner Gary Bettman said. 2001-02. He also played 35 A 22-16 overtime loss in bungling and losing more often Los Angeles Kings forward a chance to be worse, too," Lewis games for Chicago last season, Buffalo left them 1-4 and than anyone else. said yesterday. 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TASK FORCE OFFERS REWARD FOR SNIPER SHOOTINGS www.bgnews.com/nation CHARLESTON, WVa. (AP) — A joint task force investigating three sniper-style shootings in West Virginia announced yesterday it is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identifica- tion of the killer. The task force's announcement came nearly two months after three Kanawha County residents were fatally shot outside convenience stores late at night. NATION "I don't know what we're going to do if this lasts three or four more days." Attorney: Kids BUIWARO VALENCIA, OWNER OF A CHICAGO RESTAURANT should be Rats and vermin begin to tried as adults take over city of Chicago By Bill Bergstrom ble assault." THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sixty players and five coaches By Mebnto Coffee PHILADELPHIA — A prosecu- from the school attended the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS tor said yesterday he will seek to training camp in August in CHICAGO — Rats and other have three high school football Preston Park, about 125 miles vermin scuttled through over- players tried as adults on charges north of Philadelphia flowing trash bins yesterday as that they sodomized teammates The coaches slept in a different thousands of garbage haulers during a hazing a; a preseason cabin from students, and said stayed off the job for a sixth day training camp. they were unaware of any prob- in a contract dispute. "The impact these crimes have lems until five days after return- Negotiations are scheduled had on the victims and on their ing from camp, when a parent to resume today. families is too terrible to consid- complained. Some 3,300 Teamsters who er," Wayne County District The school district on Long handle garbage for private Attorney Mark R. Zimmer said. Island suspended the three waste haulers in the suburbs The teens, members of the accused players from school and and Chicago's high-rise Mepham High School football canceled the football season. dwellings rejected an offer team in Bellmore, N.Y., are The three had faced juvenile Sunday by the Chicago Area accused of sexually torturing a charges that included involun- Refuse Haulers Association. 13-year-old and two 14-year-old tary deviate sexual intercourse, Both sides are divided over boys with a broomstick, pine kidnapping, aggravated assault wages, benefits and contract cones and golf balls Two of the and unlawful restraint. length. suspects are 16, one is 17. Meanwhile, the 40-year-old Bees buzzed around trash Attorneys for the defendants father of one of the suspects was piled several feet high in bins did not immediately return calls found dead in his North Merrick. behind Bulmaro Valencia's for comment. Attorneys for the N.Y.. home over the weekend, restaurant in the Lincoln Park alleged victims released a state- police said. An autopsy was neighborhood. ment supporting Zimmer's deci- scheduled to determine the "I don't know what we're sion "to prosecute as adults all cause. The man's name was not going to do if this lasts three or three youths charged in this terri- released. four more days," he said. "If this lasts for a week or more we may consider closing because we don't have too much space for the trash. I wish the state or the city could tell us what we're sup- AFA grads accused posed to do." The Chicago Cubs host the first two games of the National of rape still on duty League championship series starting today, putting the city in THE ASSOCIATED PRESS there were disputes about the national spotlight. City offi- DENVER — Sixteen Air Force whether sexual contact was con- cials have said trash will be col- Academy graduates accused of sensual. In one case, the accuser lected at Wrigley Field and sur- Anna Ryan AP Photo rape or sexual assault while recanted, the reports said. rounding businesses during the attending the school are still on Last month, KMGH-TV in series. BACKED UP: Trash overflows from dumpsters behind an apartment building in the uptown neighbor- active duty as officers in the U.S. Denver reported that a former The city's Department of hood of Chicago yesterday. Garbage collection for industrial buildings and residential buildings has military, the Air Force said. cadet who admitted trying to Streets and Sanitation is picking been halted because of a strike. 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