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POPULAR CULTURE WHATA WITCH COSTUMES: Today is the day when students and faculty HORROR GENRE express their Halloween spirit by dressing up in seasonal attire. Many students will set out after classes to share in the holiday celebrations that EXAMINED will take place across the community. We encourage everyone to have fun and be FfcFMt courteous when you're out. "They [the audience] learn things like not let- ting the beast within them out... the dangers of misguided sexual aggression."

JEFFREY*, BROWN POPULAR CULTURE PROFESSOR Uptown hosts By Matthew Clark Other pop culture sources often con- ■ COMER tain sexual themes, but it's especially Blood, guts, sex and mean old prevalent in horror, mainly because of men with "knives for fingers" are the genre's audience. all trails of ihe horror film. One of The sexual themes in horror films annual party Ihe oldest film genres, horror often meet with the violent ones. films are the topic of a new class According to Brown, the body being in the Popular Culture mangled, gutted, gauged or altered in Department offered this sum- many horror films is punishment for mer. the character's often misguided sexual for students Jeffrey A. Brown, professor ways. of Pop Culture 350, empha- Students in the class watch several By Michael Evtrman have two contests this year," sizes such things as the types of films including aliens, psy- PULSE WRITER Jeff Hobbie, the owner of psychological appeal of chotics, slashers and monster films Planning on wearing an Uptown, said. "This is because horror films in Ws class. The films range from the early 1900s to elaborate and over-the-top every week on Wednesdays we "They Ihonor filmsl today. costume this Halloween? Well have our Gothic night and grew out of the Brothers "We start with classic monsters, King if so, put it to use and try to since people usually show up Grimm literature we've Kong, Hi.K ill.i and Frankenstein," he make some money. dressed in outrageous attire, read for centuries," said. At Uptown's annual we wanted to include them in Brown said about the Later, students watch 1950s films, Halloween Costume Party, on the fun." origins of horror. "To such as "Invasion of the Body club goers are encouraged to Uptown will open its doors warn people about how Snatchers", and more modem films like come out in the most eye at 9 pin on both nights, and to behave, you frighten "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" and "Stir catching costumes they can judges will be circulating them. Film just naturally fit of Echoes". create with the hopes of walk- through the club to decide into that." Of course, landmark films such as ing away winning first place. who they feel should go before According to Brown, viewers The Exorcist and Psycho are shown and Judges will be walking around the crowd at around 12:30 am. are attracted to horror films for discussed as, well. the club all night long picking Judges will also make their way lots of different reasons. They want Brown feels that horror films are out the top 15 to 20 partici- through Downtown to search a new thrill or a roller coaster ride. scary because often we aren't prepared pants who they feel are wear- for contestants. In some films the monsters for each movie's intellectual twists and ing the best costumes. The "I would recommend any- become the stars. These films often tricks. judges' picks will then be given one who seriously thinks they force us to identity with the killer, and "The rules that apply in the real an invitation to go on stage have a shot at winning the add another interesting element that world don't apply in the movie world," later in the night when trie competition to arrive at least appeals to some viewers, he said. Brown said. "That's the fun of it because crowd ultimately decides the by 10 or 11," Hobbie said. "This Brown added that the sexual and we know what the rules are." winner. Money will be given to wiD give the judges plenty of gender-related content featured in Students registering for the class the top three finishers — $50 time to examine their cos- many horror films is a great attrac- should expect to leam new and inter- for third place, $ 150 for second tumes and make their deci- tion for its often adolescent and pre- esting things about the genre, and the and a grand prize of $300 for sions." adolescent audience. messages that the films contain. the best costume of the night. This will be the 23rd annual "They Ithe audiencel team "I expect students to get an under- The remaining participants Halloween Costume Parry held things like not letting the beast standing of how the genre works and will also receiveT-sliirts as run- at Uptown because of stu- within them out...the dangers how it enforces cultural rules about ner-up prizes dents' appreciation for it, of misguided sexual aggres- proper behavior," Brown said. This year there will be two Hobbie said. sion," Brown said. contests, one yesterday and "People would probably one today. "Since Halloween fell on a UPTOWN, PAGE 2 Thursday night we decided to

Union delivers night of tricks and treats for U. students

Bran* Hasting The big event of the night is a QUESTIONS FOR THE UNION SCAVENGER HUNT nator. She said that questions Others." Tonight they will show REPORIER drawing for a trip to Tampa, Fla. about those tenants should prob- "13 Ghosts" at 9 p.m. The University will host a to see the Bowling Green-South • What does Cole Sears see in the movie "The Sixth Sense?" ably be answered first so that par- All activities tonight will be Halloween parry tonight from 8 Florida game on Nov. 16. The ticipants can get those answers. held on the second floor and p.m. to 11 p.m. In Multipurpose winner and a guest will fly to • Where in the Student Union can you get free popcorn? Faley also said that there will be signs will be posted directing Room (228) at (he Bowen- Florida on Nov. 15 and stay for specials all over the Union today. people to the festivities. Both Thompson Student Union. two days and one night. Hotel "Stampers has a sale on orange paper, Wendy's will be having Hanco and Faley said they would Students attending can partici- and flight fees will be covered. scary movies that have been in at the Halloween party by 9:45 pate in a variety of activities, some specials, and the University like to see as many people as pos- The trip is being sponsored by the p.m. Only sheets with all ques- including a caramel apple stand University Athletic Department shown in the movie theater this Bookstore has discounts on sible attend. and free Tarot readings by local Students, faculty and staff must week. tions answered correctly will be Halloween items," she said. "Lf this goes well, then maybe psychics from Fortunes & participate in a scavenger hunt in "The purpose is to explore the eligible for the drawing. On Nov. 1, Dining Services will wc will have started a new tradi- Treasures Ltd. Snacks of chips order to be eligible to win the trip. building," Hanco said. "We want The winner of the trip will be have special menu items in cele- tion," Faley said. and cider will be served all night Rosa Hanco, Union program students to use it as much as pos- chosen at 10 p m Participants bration of the Day of the Dead, The Halloween party is spon- Fans of live music will enjoy a coordinator, said participants sible and appreciate what's here." must be present to win. Faley said. sored by the Student Union performance by alternative rock must answer questions about Question sheets are available at "Here's a hint Some of our ten- This week the Union has been Marketing Committee and band Oval Opus from 8:30 to 11 services in the Union, questions the Union Information Desk. ants close early," said Valerie showing scary movies such as Bowen-Thompson Student "The Sixth Sense" and "The p.m. about the building and about the Completed sheets can be turned Faley, Union marketing coordi- Union Programs.

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F0RALLMNDrVSV1SfTWWWi6NEWS.COM 2 Thursday, October 31. 2002 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Month ends with a memorial to women By fcbryBrti White found on campus two years ago. Huber said. "It is not until men IIPHTtl "I remember hearing about stand up for domestic violence With domestic violence her on the news my sophomore awareness and prevention that awareness month about to end, year," Fulton said. "She was the things will change." the Transformation Project held witness I felt most connected to." Another of the Transformation closing ceremonies in the McFall Rizzi s mother was in atten- Project's recent efforts also came Gallery yesterday. dance at the ceremony. to a close at the ceremony yester- As a memorial to the women "Having her mother there was day. The Hands Are Not For of Northwest Ohio who have lost a powerful and overwhelming Hurting display was a project their lives to Domestic Violence, experience," Fulton said. that invited people to pledge silhouettes of 14 women were The Silent Witness Program never to use their hands to com- constructed and displayed this was designed to address preven- mit violence. Nearly 400 people month as part of the Silent tion and awareness of domestic used paint to print their hands Witness Program. violence. on pledge papers for the At the closing ceremonies for "1 didn't have a sense of the Transformation Project to dis- the Silent Witness Program the magnitude of domestic violence, play. silhouettes were covered with or how dose it was to my life," "It was amazing to see so many black cloths to symbolize the end Fulton said. "This can happen to people make the pledge," Huber Erin Cam BG ten of the month-long effort to raise anyone This easily could have said of the display. BUSINESS: Jed's BBQ and Brew opened Monday on the comer of Main and Wooster in downtown awareness of domestic violence. been one of my dear friends" Anyone who would like more The display will continue to Huber encouraged everyone information about the Bowling Green. The most common feature on the menu is their chicken specialties. travel around the Northwest at the event to "take a minute to Transformation Project or who Ohio area for awareness raising love the women in your life. has been, or knows a victim of efforts in churches and other Listen to their stories, speak out Domestic Violence can contact venues, said Heath Huber, when you see an injustice." Deidra Bennett at 372-2190. Community Educator of the One of Hubert biggest goals Bennett is a free and confiden- New BBQ and brew brings Transformation Project, which is for the Silent Witness Program tial victim's advocate on campus housed in the Women's Center. and the Transformation Project is who meets with people to give At the reshrouding ceremony to change the way people see them information about their food, healthy competition each silhouette had a representa- domestic violence. rights and their options to help tive woman read a short story of "I really want to see men get- them regain control over their the victim's life. Senior Lisa ting involved so domestic vio- lives. By Sarah Dewey opening of led's will benefit their "I don't know if they are simi- Fulton read for Michelle Rizzi, lence can go from a marginalized REPORTER business, because it will bring lar at all," Everhart said. the woman whose body was women's issue to a human issue," led's BBQ and Brew could more people. Without any advertisements bring competition for other "led's coming to town is a announcing the grand opening, Bowling Green sports bars, but good thing for everybody," only "word of mouth," Jed's still local managers say that it might Everhart said. manages to attract many people improve business for everyone. Fricker's does not feel that the because it is a new restaurant to Jed's, which opened Monday competition from Jed's will Bowling Green. Frick said. where the Aztec used to be on threaten business. Fricker's is "There's so many people that ELECTIONS Local bar adds to Main Street, is less than half a "more of a family atmosphere. come into town, we were think- mile from Buffalo Wild Wings Jed's is more of a bar clientele," ing that we could draw people Elections are on and only several miles from Everhart said. from everywhere. The market Frickers. Everhart said that it is not bad was there." There were a lot of Tuesday, Nov. 5 ad Jed's, Fricker's and BW3s all that led's appeals to a different people that went to Jed's in The BG News traditions and look offer a sports bar atmosphere clientele, it is just different from Perrysburg that were from and specialize in the way that what Fricker's attracts. Bowling Green, Frick said. wants to know if UPTOWN, FROM PAGE 1 sion, Hobbie said. There will be With a new location, Jed's has Halloween decorations through- they make chicken. According The most common feature you plan on out the club to enhance the to Chris Frick, manager of Jed's, that Jed's and Fricker's both offer transferred some of it's employ- throw a fit if we didn't have the the more restaurants offered in is their chicken specialities. ees from the Perrysburg location voting. Out poll contest every year," he said. "It mood of the night Hobbie said. temporarily and is currently hir- Orange glow sticks will also be one area, the better. Fricker's is known for their results will run on has become tradition for stu- "The more places there are, wings and chicken chunks. ing new employees. dents throughout the years, and given to every person in atten- dance on both nights. The regu- the more people it draws," Frick Chicken chunks are similar to led's is open Mondays at 3 Monday, Nov. 4. they look forward to it greatly." said. Jed's fireballs, because both are p.m. and Tuesday through Let us know at The club will undergo minor lar cover charge of $3 applies to Fricker's general manager, made from boneless, skinless Sunday 11 a.m. The bar closes cosmetic changes for the occa- everyone from the ages of 18 to daily at 2:30 a.m., and the www.bgnews.com 21. Steve Everhart said, that the chicken battered and deep fried. Senior Portraits Are Next Week!

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MAIL MIXUP HALTS JAMES MADISON U. VOTING www.bgnews.com/campus (U-W1RE) CHARLOTTESVILIJi, Va.— Nearly 150 stu- dents at James Madison University are being told that they are not eligible to vote. Director of University Communications said because of an administrative error, student registrations from a recent voter drive were postmarked after the October 7,2002 deadline. CAMPUS

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THE CAMPUS BLOTTER Tuesday, Oct. 29: Wednesday. OcL 30: Campus sexual assaults are 'cyclical' Vehicle damaged in lot E. Subfects were smoking manjuana By Alii Stopler Widau was shocked when her aware of the presence of college including sexual gratification, to Vehicle found with flat tires in lot 6 in vehicle. Will be referred to Student INDIANA DAILT STUDENT friend told her of the rape. campuses at this time of year. As achieve a sense of power or to overflow. Discipline. (U-W1RE) BLOOMINGTON, Widau said she helps her friend winter approaches, there is typi- express frustration. People want Car was keyed in lot 4. Complainant reported that unknown Ind. - Freshman lackie Widau heal by letting her know she's cally a decrease in accounts of to believe they can profile these Tires were found tlat on a vehicle in personlsl broke into her desk at Kohl knows firsthand the trauma and there to listen. campus crime. criminals, but that is just not the lot 6 overflow. Hall. Nothing appeared to be missing. heartache caused by rape. "I know she won't get over it, "Campus crime is cyclical," case, Head said. Tires on vehicle slashed in lot 6 Albert Coci was cited for disorderly Two years ago, a close friend but time will make it better," Head said. "We're gripped into According to Middle Way overflow. conduct House, a local shelter whose Reported thelt of flags and damage Property was stolen from the of Widau's was raped while on Widau said. thinking it's an epidemic, but According to the National that is not the case." mission is to end violence in the done to a green on Forrest Creason Falcon's Nest in the Union. vacation. The rapist was an Crimes such as assault are lives of women and children, a Golf Course. Brett Ransom, of Castalia. OH, was acquaintance. Center for Victims of Crime, Complainant reported another vehi- cited tor accident in Lot 10. "(The rape) had a big effect among college women, 9 in 10 usually situational, spur-of-the- woman is raped every 41 sec- cle hit and damaged her bumper. Student was transported to the She hasn't had a boyfriend since victims of rape and assault know momenl decisions. However, onds in this country. It is esti- A shuttle bus and another state Wood County Hospital tor illness. it happened. She really holds their offender. college campuses attract certain mated that two in four women vehicle were involved in a non injury Complainant reported his vehicle back." Widau said. "She doesn't Criminal justice lecturer Bill people who do not belong and will be sexually assaulted in their accident at Ridge and Willard streets. was damaged while parked in lot 6. go out that much anymore. Head said assault on college are likely to commit such lifetimes; one in four will be She's not even close to being campuses occurs more often in crimes. Criminals commit raped. over it" the fall because people are more assault for a variety of reasons,

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LETTER TO THE EDITORV PEOPLE The bare naked Why go to war at all with Iraq? be teaching us a lesson. After ON THE STREET Hussein needs Saddam has spent billions of dol- World War I, Germany was truth about nudity lars on chemical and biological ordered to srop all weapons What's the scariest weapons. He has also had a to be stopped development and manufactur- Anti-nudity is also morally developing nuclear program for thing that has ever KHARY ing. Obviously they didn't, and based. Some feel that a per- In a recent Letter to the Editor, over 10 years. Programs to devel- they invaded Poland starting happened to you? JACKSON a student claimed that the situa- op long-range delivery systems son's body is quite a personal World War II. Saddam Hussein is thing and should only be tion with Iraq is a "black and also exist. During the Gulf War he just as maniacal as Hitler, and Opinion Columnist white issue." This statement attempted to use chemical war- shared with special people. twice he has waged war on sur- Others feel that access to nudi- could not be further from the heads with SCUD missiles. We rounding territories. Do we want truth. Newsflash: our economy is ty can increase the number of know he defiantly has the intent to repeat World War II with First of all, a big misconcep- to use these weapons of mass weak. That is old news, but sex crimes. There are other rea- chemical, biological and nuclear tion is that President Bush is try- destruction. Add in the factor what is interesting (and possi- sons, but these are the main weapons in the mix? ing to finish up his "Daddy's war" that Iraq is a well-known training bly even older news) is that ones. I urge you to reconsider your there is one industry that refus- or wage war for his own benefit. ground for international terror- MELISSA KRUEGER Let's face it. the human body President Bush cannot declare ists, and the United States and statement that "If we don't go to es to buckle: the pornography is controversial, and a person's war on a whim. Our President our allies could have a major war, no American freedoms will SOPHOMORE industry. While most business- opinion regarding it depends does have final authorization to problem on our hands. If a team be lost, just lives saved." I'm not EARLY CHILDHOOD ED. es have taken major falls since on the culture in which the declare war, but not without the of terrorists had the ability to pull suggesting that war is the best "I was so scared the 9/11, pornography has flour- person was raised. Women in support of Congress. Obviously off an attack on the scale of Sept. solution. However there are very ished with whip in hand. many nations walk around the people we elected to repre- 11, imagine how many lives real reasons to strike Iraq. The last time I was on a From an American stand- topless all of the time. We afflu- sent our fifty states felt the issue would be lost if VX, serin gas, or a number of lives saved by remov- plane that I was point, the reason is obvious. ent Americans may consider was dangerous enough to grant biological agent was used. Do ing Hussein from power could crying and singing Who doesn't like to look at them uncivilized, but they Bush this power. This does not some research on what nerve potentially be far more than the naked people having sex? Ever actually share the view that 'The Sun Will Come wonder why prostitution is the necessarily mean he will use it. agents like VX or serin do to the lives lost by declaring war. most nudists possess: the among the world's oldest pro- However he can declare war now human body. Hollywood fiction Out Tomorrow.'" human body is not restricted to if the need for it arises in an like "The Rock" isnt too far off. MATT B ATTACH A fessions? As we all know sex sells, and sex of course includes sexuality. emergency. Above all else, history should STUDENT nudity, so logically speaking We in America can get hoi nudity sells. Yet, it is among our and bothered looking at a greatest taboos. Why is it that naked body, but that is because nudity is so clearly popular, yet we are taught that naked bod- also so shameful? ies are sexy. Not every culture It has been the fodder of places as much emphasis on ADAM SCHNEIDER lighthearted jokes and debate the sexified human body as we so heated, if supporters wore do. It's based on perspective. JRESHMAN, BUSINESS panties, they'd be in a twist. And 1 for one will say that, dealt "Watching 'The Sound Thus the subject of this article with in a mature manner, nudi- of Music when I was is our cultural approach to ty is a positive thing nudity. Let's strip to the point. Why do we wear clothes? six years old." Let's face it, the human body Fashion, warmth and fear. We is a beautiful thing. Some of us live in fear of being seen as our prefer some body parts to oth- true serves. Psychologically ers (for instance, I'm a butt speaking clothing gives us a man) but in general, the sense of protection from pry- human body naturally possess- ing eyes. When we are es the ability to make us throb unclothed, we forfeit that pro- and stand at attention. tection and are forced to look We do like our melons and inside of ourselves for the ELISE GOULD bananas. And this is just over strength and peace that we SOPHOMORE visual sensation. We humans need for comfort. Depending INTERIOR DESIGN also have a healthy taste for on the situation, the degree to touch, and for touchy-feely which we can be comfortable 7 was home alone cool people like me, not much in our own skin in front of oth- standing outside in an compares to skin-to-skin con- ers is the degree to which we ice storm and the cops tact. We were made for each are fully in touch with our- other, and our attractions illus- selves. came to my house.' trate this plainly. Now for the Ask any nude model in the other side of the story ... Let's face it, the human body an building (including me) is hideous. Some of us abhor about what it is like to stand certain body parts more than there naked in front of others but in general, the strangers while hoping their human body comes in various drawings don't reveal any types and not all of them bear under-compensations. You're attributes that we collectively likely to get a positive response. MONIQUE want to see. This is most clearly Nudity itself isn't the problem; WESTENKIRCHNER proven in the summer, when our attitude is. the musclemen and super- Sexuality remains a contro- SENIOR, THEATRE model women cant wait to run versial issue, yet nudity doesn't "I got my foot stuck to the beach, whereas the over- need to be a pan of that con- Happy Halloween! in the fence at the weight and bone thin men and troversy. Does this mean lenna women wish they'd spent more Jameson has got the one-up on cemetery and freaked time in the gym and ate at sub- us in personal development? I Have a fun and safe night. out when I couldn't way like that laird guy. In other don't know her well enough to get it out." words, only show your body if say, but she's stripped of at least we can drool over it. one taboo Now it's our rum.

SHANNON KOLKEDY, MANAGING EDITOR JENNIFER BRACKEN, CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR The BG News Submission Policy KARA HULL. CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR Do you agree with all of this? We between 600 and 800 words. These attacks and anonymous submissions CHUCK SODER, CITY NEWS EDITOR doubt, it. Wire us and let us know are usually, also, in response to a cur- will not be printed. where you stand rent issue on the University's campus BGNEWS Email submissions as an attach- REMAMA. OPINION EDITOR or the Bowling Green area. APRIL L ELLIOTT, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ment to bgnews^listprocbgsu.edu JOEL HAMMOND, SPORTS EDITOR UTTERS TO THE EDITOR are to be less with the subject line marked"Letter to than 500 words. These are usually in POLICES the Editor" or "Guest Golumn"Onlye- 210 West Hall BEN SWANGER, PHOTO EDITOR repose to a current issue on the Letters to the Editor and Guests maikd letters and columns will be Bowling Green State University University's campus or the Bowling Columns are printed as space on the Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 NICOLE WULF, COPY CHIEF Green area. Opinion Page permits. Name, year considered for printing. All letters are subject to review for length and clari- Phone:(419)372-6966 JEFF BRAUN. DESIGN EDITOR arid phone number should be includ- E-mail: [email protected] GUEST COLUMNS are longer pieces ty before printing. ed for verification purposes. Personal Website: www.bgnews.com KIMBERLY DUPPS, PULSE EDITOR KARISHMA ANIK. FEATURES EDITOR WWW.BGNEWS.COM Thursday. October 31. 2002 5

NORTHERN OHIO AMBER ALERT SYSTEM www.bgnews.com/nation COLUMBUS (AP) — Nine countries have started the Northern Ohio Amber Alert System, unwilling to wait for a state missing child program to begin next year. The countries have used their system to rescue a 5- year-old girl. The regional alert system is the fourth in Ohio and will eventually be used in coordination with a State Amber alert. NATION Judge Haitian refugees face deportion releases By Corakt Carlson water 10 to 12 feet deep and not THE ASSOCIATE0 PRESS being able to reach shore, Coast MIAMI —Activists urged Gov. Guard Lt. leffrey Smith said. suspect leb Bush on Wednesday to help it was extremely dangerous. prevent the deportation of 200 You had these people who had By Chris Kahn illegal Haitian immigrants who been on this boat for a number THE ASSOCIATED HESS jumped overboard from a of days without food, without ROANOKF, Va. — A federal freighter after a week long voy- water," Smith said Wednesday judge on Wednesday released a age and made a dash for a new on NBC's "Today." "They were man who had been held for life. already weak and then they were questioning in the killings of a In Washington, the White jumping into the water." couple and their 9-ycar-old House said President Bush Border Patrol agents rounded daughter, whose skeletal would not weigh in on any asy- up 208 other migrants, including remains were found in North lum question. young children who had been Carolina. Rep. Carrie Meek. D-Fla„ dropped from the boat and car- Garrison "Storm" Bowman, demanded that the Republican ried to land by adults. They were 66, who was arrested Oct. 3 in governor call his brother and awaiting processing Wednesday Canada's Northwest Territories, persuade the president to treat at a detention center. left the federal courthouse with Haitians like Cuban refugees, Thousands of Haitians each two friends who offered to who arc usually allowed to slay. year risk dangerous voyages house him in North Carolina. The Haitians ran ashore aboard rickety, crowded boats to Bowman, a carpenter who Tuesday near downtown Miami, flee the cnishing poverty in their lived in Mayodan, N.C., before causing a traffic jam as they tried homeland, the hemisphere's moving to the Northwest to flag down cars, after their poorest country where two- Territories in August, has not freighter ran aground just off thirds of the population is been charged with a crime shore. unemployed or underemployed related to the slayings, and Bush told Meek he agrees that and most people survive on less authorities say he is not consid- the Haitians should be released than SI a day. ered a suspect. until their asylum request is Unlike Cubans who reach dry Michael and Mary Short heard. Bush had said earlier that land, though, Haitian immi- were found dead Aug. 15 in he spoke to White House officials grants usually are denied asylum their Bassett. Va., home. Their and was assured the Haitians in the United States and sent daughter lennifer was missing would receive "fair and decent back to their homeland. until Sept. 24. when skeletal treatment." The Bush administration remains were found near "Haitians should be treated in changed its detention policy on Stoneville, N.C., about a mile the same fashion that Haitian refugees in December to from a mobile home owned by lamaican's, people from the discourage a feared mass exo- Bowman. DNA tests showed Bahamas, people from any dus Immigration attorneys sued that the bones were Jennifer's. country in the world," Bush said. the government in March, say- Bowman had been held on a "There should be equal treat- ing the new policy of detention federal material witness war- ment and that's my position." was racially biased. rant, but both prosecutors and However, press secretary Ari "It's very sad to see the way defense lawyers asked the mag- Fleischer said the president human beings who are fleeing istrate to dismiss the warrant would not get involved despite their country for a better way of Wednesday. any political pressure that may life are treated," said North investigators became inter- arise. Miami Mayor loe Celestin, a ested in Bowman after his for- "If the question is, because it's Haitian-American who spoke to mer landlord said Bowman told six days before an election some of the migrants. him he was thinking about should the president start to The crew of a Coast Guard killing an unidentified man in interfere with the actual work- boat spotted the 50-foot wooden Virginia in a dispute about ings of the Immigration and freighter Tuesday and followed it moving his mobile home. Naturalization Service, the for about two hours, said Coast Michael Short owned and answer is no — whether it's one Guard spokesman Luis Diaz. operated a mobile-home mov- day, six days or 364 days before The boat ran aground about 500 ing business in Virginia an election," Fleischer said. "The yards from shore and the immi- Bowman was arrested at laws of our land are the laws of grants ran to land near Hobie Inuvik. Canada, for driving while intoxicated and later was our land and they should be Beach on Virginia Key, just Alan DIUAP Photo enforced by the proper authori- southeast of Miami's downtown. deported for not disclosing ties." About 4,000 immigrants have PROTEST: Activists protest during a campaign stop by in Little Haiti by Florida. Governer Jeb Bush a when he entered the country Twenty-one of the Haitians been interdicted at sea this year, Miami police officer Wednesday, October 30,2002, in Miami. Border Patrol agents rounded up more that he had a criminal history had to be rescued after jumping including about 1,500 Haitians, than 200 Haitian migrants, including young children, after they jumped overboard, rushing to shore that included drinking and dri- from the overloaded boat into the Coast Guard said. and causing a traffic jam as they tried to flag down cars. ving convictions.

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ByPaulWtntr the U.S. aid agency office in been brought in, but said no one IHE tSSOCIMCD PRESS Amman, and his devotion to had been charged. • AMMAN, Jordan —With bag- improving the lives of poor "We're going after all possible ^•sfl pipes and military salutes, the Jordanians. leads and motives and we're not body of slain U.S. diplomat Foley, 60, was shot by a lone leaving any stone unturned." he I .IUH'PKC Foley was sent home gunman at close range Monday said. yesterday, while lordanian offi- as he walked to his car in front of A lordanian official, speaking cials conceded they had no sus- his home in Amman. The gun- on condition of anonymity, said pects despite interrogating man escaped. most of those detained were r dozens of Islamic extremists. lordanian officials have said lordanians of Palestinian origin In a tearful airport ceremony, the politically motivated slaying who belonged to militant Islamic *i U.S. Marines and embassy col- was aimed at destabilizing fordan cells, known for virulently anti- leagues carried Foley's flag- and its close ties to the United American views. ~&^ draped coffin past a lordanian States. Neither U.S. nor lordanian offi- ^^•^^ -^^^^^L pfl| army honor guard and military "We must see to it that the cials would publicly link the •g•L - w W t band, wearing kaffiyeh head- intended consequences of this killing to al -Qaida. despite indica- scarves, and onto a U.S. Air Force despicable act are never materi- tions the terror network was (.11! military transport. alized," Awadallah said. planning attacks here long before Foley's widow, Virginia, wear- U.S. Ambassador Edward Sept. II and the U.S.-led war ¥ I ing a Palestinian cross-stitch Gnehm also reaffirmed the "abid- against terrorism. 1 1. J J^M sweater given to her by her hus- ing bonds" between lordan and lordan has consistently denied band, hugged embassy staff and the United States. "Together we any al-Qaida cell exists in the friends goodbye on the tarmac will confront those who would kingdom. before boarding the plane. The seek to damage those ties," he "We continue to have excellent Jatnal Nasrallah AP Ptetc Foleys' golden retriever, Bogart. said. cooperation from the lordanians also was aboard for the trip to U.S. and lordanian investiga- but at this time we do not have KILLED: Jordanian Air Force Commander Prince Faisal, brother of Jordan's King Abdullah II, left, Virginia Andrews Air Force Base in tors have been working closely any information about who is Foley, widow of killed U.S. diplomat Laurence Foly, and U.S. Ambassador in Jordan Edward Gnehm, are Maryland, with a refueling stop in but no leads were reported, responsible," White House seen at the Marka Air Base in the Jordanian capital of Amman yesterday. Germany. despite interrogating dozens of spokesman An Fleischer said lordanian government and Islamic extremists Tuesday. "Of course we'd never a "sinful aggression" that violated as biased in favor of Israel and Accompanying the family on military officials also offered their "We are questioning all indi- rule that (terrorism) out... but we Islamic law and "threatens bent on controlling Arab oil the flight was U.S. Mideast envoy condolences, along with Prince viduals and groups" known to do not have anything that I can Ionian's security and stability." wealth. William Burns and Fred Schieck. Faisal, brother of Ionian's King police, lordanian Information indicate yet." It said U.S. policy in the region U.S. Embassy officials said the deputy director of the U.S. Abdullah II. Minister Mohammad Affash Jordan's largest Muslim oppo- was to blame. Foley, a Boston native who grew Agency for International Minister of Planning and Adwan told The Associated Press. sition group, the Muslim The powerful Brotherhood is up in Oakland, California, would Development, where Foley Development Bassem Awadallah He declined to identify those Brotherhood Movement, yester- usually critical of Washington's be buried in the Washington, DC worked. praised Foley, who worked with questioned or say how many had day condemned Fole/s slaying as Mideast policy, which it regards area.

By raising your Vietnam fire results in fatality legs slowly and By Richard I. Vogel "What is worrying is that firefighters were not equipped with the evening and much of the build- lying on your IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS ing remained too hot to enter. HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam necessary equipment to put out the fire. " Firefighters sprayed water onto bock, you can't — A massive bze tore through a the sizzling debris, hoping tem- large building in downtown Ho VIETNAM TELEVISION peratures would cool enough for Chi Minh City, killing at least 54 them to go inside. sink in people State-controlled newspa- heat kept them from reaching But the Lao Dong (Labor) was the city's worst in both loss of The American International quicksand. pers said yesterday that the toll many victims inside the Saigon newspaper quoted firefighter life and property damage. Assurance Co. was conducting a could rise to more than 100. International Trade Center, a six- Nguyen Van Quy as saying: "We Firefighters used ladder trucks training program for insurance Rescuers searched frantically story building that housed shops, have counted about 100 bodies at to help some people escape from agents when the fire began, said a following Tuesday's blaze for offices of foreign firms and a various floors of the trading cen- the roof but they were unable to company official who identified dozens of people believed still popular dance club. ter, including one of a foreigner." reach at least one man who cried herself only as Tien. Six staff trapped yesterday inside the six- The official Vietnam News Other state media gave a similar for help from a window because members were missing and story building, where a wedding Agency said at least 54 people estimate Wednesday. they lacked the proper equip- about 30 were injured, some seri- reception with more than 500 ously, she said. guests had beeri taking place were confirmed dead. Hospital Several hundred weeping rela- ment. Flames raged at other win- officials said more than 100 were tives anxiously waited outside a dows. "A bell rang, and then the elec- An American insurance com- hospitalized, many with serious hospital mortuary. "Our whole "What is worrying is that fire- tricity cut off." Tien said. "The fire pany with offices there was also injuries — some from bums and family has gone to many hospi- fighters were not equipped with came very fast" conducting a training seminar for Police were still investigating about 100 employees when the some from jumping out of the tals around the city since Tuesday the necessary equipment to put six-story building's windows. trying to find my sister, who was out the fire," Vietnam Television the cause of the deadly blaze, but fire erupted. Six staff members of suspected an electrical short cir- the American International State-run Vietnam Television inside the building, but no luck so said. "It took them more than reported yesterday that 100 body far," said Tran Thi Thanh Tuyen. three hours to bring the water cuit, the Vietnam News Agency Assurance Co. were still missing, said. REGISTERED? a company official said. bags were needed. "There are still Ho Chi Minh City, formerly hose inside the building, and no clear figures of dead, missing named Saigon, is Vietnam's sometimes they did not have Police also said they suspected The BG News wants to know if Firefighters battled the inferno it started in the Blue Disco, the you plan on voting in the for hours, but inadequate equip- or injured, but the loss of life southern commercial center and enough water." could be very big," the report largest city. Ho Chi Minh City Smoke lingered over the city's most popular dance spot. November 2002 elections. Let ment and intense flames and said. Mayor Le Thanh Hai said the fire crowded neighborhood Tuesday us know at www.bgnews.com.

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Bylason A. Dixon in control for the majority of the momentum changing and took ed by senior Kristin Gamby's five for UT to overcome. SfOlIS REPORTtB match," head coach Denise Van the proper precautions following kills and a .205 hitting percent- "Going into half-time up two Toledo had no idea of what De Walle said after the game. a time-out. age to come away with the 30-26 games gave us a lot of confi- they were getting into when the "This was a great win tonight." Even though the Rockets victory. dence, because we knew that UT BG volleyball team brought a In the first set UT (10-12,2-8) would close the lead to 28-24, BG UT's play in the second set was was down," Gamby said. "We two-game winning streak into jumped out to a 13-9 advantage, responded to whatever Van De much improved from that of knew it was going to be difficult town. but the Rockets 5th and 6th Walle said to them, as Susie their previous performance. for them to comeback, and we Now, they know. Do they ever errors, which was followed by a Norris and Bridget Protas pro- However, the Falcon's found a just took advantage of all our know. block at the net from Laura vided the final margin with two way to elevate their game, and as opportunities." So complete was the Falcons Twyman pulled the Falcons to consecutive kills. a result of that, they used 15 kills With a 19-14 lead during the dominance over the Rockets, within one at 13-12. "I don't remember what 1 said and a .313 hitting percentage to third set, BG looked in control, and BG's new found sense of When BG took a 16-14 lead, it to them during that time-out," go along with only five errors in until the Rockets went on a 6-1 PapaCass purpose and swagger was never prompted UT to call its first Van De Walle said. "It seems like defeating UT. 30-27. run to force the Falcons to call a more evident than in their three- time-out. Afterwards, the two years ago, but whatever it Gamby, who produced 11 kills time-out Al Lemer and Art Model! are game sweep over UT at Savage Falcons went on an 11 -6 run, but was I'm glad they responded like and a .409 hitting percentage in Sophomore Amber Mareski, forever linked by both common- Hall last night. the Rockets made the score 27- they did" the first two sets, knew that the 2- alities and association. They "I don't know how they pre- 22. The Falcons capitalized off of 0 advantage heading into the were both boys from New York pared for us, but I think we were The Falcons could see the 10 UT errors, and were also guid- intermission would be difficult VOLLEYBALL. PAGE 9 City who became self-made mil- lionaires. Business took them both to Cleveland, where they became heavily involved in the community. And they both owned the Browns. One will be Jon Clark emerges reviled in the history books as the man who moved the Browns. The other some people will continue to try and join at the hip as Urban Meye?s with his friend. He was the facili- tator, the man on whose private jet the papers were signed to tear Cleveland's heart out. The man who sat on the dais in Baltimore on that fateful November day in 1995, mere feet away from the devil himself. Lemer, who died last week of Right- brain cancer, did support Modell when he decided to move his football team. But neither man could have anticipated the unprecedented backlash from both fans and the business com- munity. Modell has won a Super hand Bowl in Baltimore, but he lost a lot more in Cleveland, his home for nearly 40 years. He lost business partnerships, charitable ventures, and many, many friends. Lemer was among them. The chairman of credit man card giant MBNA corporation was a minority shareholder in Byloel Hammond from getting equipment in the the Browns who had used his SPORTS [DUOS right place at the right time to assets to bail Modell out of more As he would admit to you, or as assisting with recruiting in some than one financial jam. But the you could probably tell by looking capacities, jobs that he says he move was too much. at him, he's not the typical 5-foot- loves to do. After the fingers were pointed 2-inch college co-ed with blonde "On the field, it's helping Coach at 11 ■ 111 n as a Modell conspirator, hair and a smile that goes for miles Meyer with the cords," Clark said. their friendship crumbled. that you may see on the sidelines "On game days, those are my Lerner sided with Cleveland's of some college football teams busiest days. 1 do wake-up calls, interests the more distant Modell now-a-days. set up the recruiting tents, get the became, and when Lemer tossed He stands in at a shade over 6 recruits in here, and just make his hat in the ring for ownership feet tall, and probably weighs in sure everything is done for game of the new Browns franchise, on the heavy side of 200 pounds days. I'm also in charge of the Modell tried to rally favor against And he is the guy that Coach equipment guys and student him. Modell did eventually Urban Meyer sees every time he managers. relent, however, and Lemer got turns around on the field. "During the week I'm in the the team. Ion Clark is the wire guy. office, helping out with recruits. Lemer's passing was terrible Clark, a graduate student assis- We e-mail recruits every day, I help and saddening for the city of tant with the football program evaluate some of the tapes recruits Cleveland, which may be the from Arcanum, Ohio, is the jack- send in, basically make sure every- thing that separates him from of-all-trades on the team. He thing is where it needs to be at all Modell the most. Tears were shed began his career at the University times." by people outside his own family. by graduating with a degree in But, the most visible job Clark Letters of condolences poured in education, and says his original does is perhaps the most intrigu- via Internet from all over the plan was to coach high school ing. To the casual on-looker, it may area. His many charitable football and teach. seem as though Clark's job as the endeavors were celebrated. He As the graduate assistant, Clark wire guy is quite trivial. To him CtiMl School* BC N»! wasn't remembered as Modell's takes care of any administrative JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES: Graduate student assistant Jon Clark's duties with the Falcon football accomplice. He was remem- duties known to man, ranging CLARK, PAGE 8 bered as a great man who lived a team range from assisting with recruits to helping Coach Urban Meyer with the wires. great life. When Modell dies, it will be hard to picture Cleveland having the same reaction. He threw it all away when he bolted for Baltimore. To his credit, Lemer shewed Swimmers set tremendous backbone when Men's soccer is No. 1 seed confronted by the media about BylaymtRiRairaon nament seed will host the his role in the move. He never SPORTS lit PORTER "When 11 guys get apologized for helping Modell. match. If the Falcons win the semifinal match they will host to face MAC foes He said he was helping a friend One more conference win is on the same page and it seemed like the right thing all that stands between the it's tough to beat the MAC Championship match ByMeiafeMm this year the Falcons are look- to do at the time, lemer was Bowling Green men's soccer on Nov. 16 at Cochrane Field. SPORTS REPORTER ing to avenge their loss. never a player in the negotiations team and the opportunity to any team no mat- The winner of the MAC tour- To a young team, win num- "Both schools' swimming with Maryland officials, though. play for the Mid-American ter what their nament earns an automatic bid ber one always seems to be the and diving programs are His involvement never went Conference tournament crown. to play in the NCAA champi- most important win. It estab- among the best in the MAC," beyond his plane and his moral Two conference wins are all that record is." onship tournament. lishes you as a competitor. It said head coach Keri Buff. "Last stand between the Falcons and a With a win over Kentucky support. MEL MAHLER, COACH lets other teams know that you year we lost to Toledo by 140 Lemer exonerated himself by trip to the NCAA tournament. tomorrow, Akron can clinch a mean business. It's worth a pat points and Eastern by 133 doing things right in his four After defeating Akron 1-0 on probably face either Buffalo or share of the MAC regular season on the back and then concen- points. Our new team agrees short years as the team's majority Sunday at Cochrane Field for the Kentucky based on the incom- title. The Falcons will be the No. 1 tration to win number two. that, that is unacceptable. If we owner. He soothed the wounds regular season MAC champi- plete league standings. Kentucky seed in the MAC tournament Friday November 4, the are going to be Top 5 in the from five years of fighting and onship, the Falcons earned the will play Akron tomorrow regardless of the outcome of Bowling Green women's swim MAC this year we will have to bitterness by welcoming back No. 1 seed in the MAC tourna- evening The first two rounds of tomorrow's game because MAC team will compete for win cut this margin in half." fans, making the return of their ment. the tournament will be held at rules state that if two teams have number two and three when With a new head coach and beloved team a yearlong celebra- BG will have a bye in the first Marshall University in the same record, the tiebreaker they face Toledo and Eastern a young team that is very opti- tion. He embraced the Browns' round of the tournament and Huntington.WV is to compare how the two teams Michigan in Toledo at 6 p.m. mistic, that goal doesn't seem legacy, making the team's alum- will play the winner of the No 4 The championship match of fared in competition with one These two teams last year beat too far out of reach. seed vs. No. 5 seed game. Coach the tournament is on Nov. 16 Bowling Green with a com- LERNER,PAGE 9 Mel Mahler said the team would and the highest remaining tour- SOCCER, PAGE 9 bined score of 273 points, so SWIMMING. PAGE 9

GET IN ON THE ACTION AT WWW.BGNEWS.COM/SP0RTS 8 Thursday. October 31.2002 SPORTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM Clark Women's soccer back in playoffs watched By Zach Baker said. "All we can do is pump them SPORTS Rf POBI[R up and get ready for the game." Only five have been there. Flanders said she has been On the women's soccer team's talking to the players about what program roster of 24 players, only five to expect in the postseason. played on the 2000 playoff learn "I have told them stories about that went all the way to the what a great time and what a fun evolve championship game of the Mid- experience it was," Flanders said. American Conference tourna- "That's pretty much all I can tell CURK.FR0MPAGE7 ment. them until they get there." Senior goalkeeper Erika Coach Richards said that while though, and others in the pro- Flanders is excited to get back to most of the team is inexperi- gram, he is essential. He the playoffs after a year's enced, the naivete of some of the keeps the man happy, some- absence. younger players could work as an thing some of the players are "It's exciting," Flanders said. advantage. When comparing the grateful for. "It'll be good to show the younger two playoff teams, Richards said Now. Clark says, there is a classmen what it is tike to be the 2000 team was a more experi- trust factor present that there." enced team, while this season's allows both Coach Meyer and The majority of the roster is team has more depth. him to be comfortable with made up of players who joined "It's very hard to compare each other, a much-needed the team after the 2000 season. teams, because every team is dif- element when they spend so After last season's 7-10-1 record, ferent," he said. "This year's team much time two feet from each which was not good enough for a has a lot more naivete, which in other. postseason berth. Falcons' coach many ways is good, because you "Part of being his right- Andy Richards set a goal for die won't get overwhelmed by situa- h?nd man was doing the team of getting back to the play- tions." cords," Clark said. "He trusts offs. Richards has said this sea- The team's final MAC game of me, I know what is expected, I son that the team has progressed the year was a 3-2 loss to know he will be up and down better than he expected. With Northern Illinois, a game where those sidelines. I have a good one non-conference game to BG led 2-0 until late in the game. feeling of what he does, and play, the Falcons have a record of Had the Falcons won the game, it's a comfortable thing for 10-7-2. Not only have the Falcons they would have won five in a him. he knows me, he trusts reached the postseason, they row. Richards said that the loss me." will be ranked third or fourth in may have some positive effects Clark has been with the the tournament, and for the first on this year's postseason run. program since his earliest time in the program's history will "It'd be very easy to get frustrat- days at the university, and host a postseason game. ed and irritated after losing a worked with the team in a Despite a lack of postseason game like that," he said. "But minimal capacity through experience, several of the upper maybe that was just the wake up former Coach Gary classmen said they are confident call we needed. We had to leam Blackney's final years. When that the young players will that the job isn't done until the MOVING FORWARD: A BG soccer player passes the ball up the field in a recent game. The Falcons wil Meyer took the program over respond well to playoff pressure. final whistle blows." compete at home for the first game of the MAC playoffs next week. two winters ago, Clark was "It's just another game, they The Falcons will have one more asked to stay on and work know how to play soccer game before the postseason Freeman said. "All the teams are "We're a strong team," carried away and start worrying directly with the new coach. already," Kasey Freeman said. starts, tomorrow, on the road pretty much equal and we can go Flanders said. "We will come out about the next game until we win "When he first came in, I "They will just keep playing like against Wright State. Their quest against any of them." and play that way." that one." was supposed to be the head they have been all year." for the MAC title begins on Flanders said a few weeks ago While the coach, no doubt, Richards said that it is impor- student manager," Clark said. Carrie Richards, a junior who Tuesday at Cochrane Field at 2 that she felt the team had a shares the confidence of his goal- tant to get a big crowd for "There's been new life into the joined the team last season, said p.m. The Falcons will have to wait strong chance to win the MAC keeper, he also wants the team to Tuesday's playoff game. system with Coach Meyer's that the team's leadership from until tomorrow to see who their postseason and go to the NCAA just worry about one game at a "We really would like to have arrival. I worked under the upperclassmen will be a big opponent will be. Freeman said tournament. Now, just a few days time. some support for the game," Blackney, but 1 really didn't help to the younger players. that the opponent doesn't matter. from the playoffs, she said she is "You can't win the MAC until Richards said. "If we can get a big see what was going on. Here, "They are all great leaders who "Any of the teams that we have not backing down from that you win the first game on crowd urging us on to victory, he IMeyerl has shown it to know how to play soccer," she to go against we can beat," belief. Tuesday." he said. "We can't get that's really going to help us." me, brought a new lifeblood to football here, and shown everyone what it's like to be a winner here." There is a lighter side to the job Clark does, as he details the ribbing he gets and some Indians set to make offer to Thome horror stories he has from past games By Tom Withers The Indians aren't sure what First, Thome loves Cleveland. desire to have lim Thome "We have to be creative," "I get teased a lot, because IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS Shapiro said. kind of market there might be Last week, he received the remain a Cleveland Indian," you watch television and you CLEVELAND — The Shapiro said. The deal will likely be a four- for Thome, whose power num- Roberto Clemente Award for his to six-year contract. The Indians bers haven't slipped in recent chantable work and service to see these head coaches and Cleveland Indians are going to Beyond being Cleveland's these girls following them," try to knock lim Thome's high cleanup hitter and one of the have talked about offering years. the community. socks off. ALs top sluggers, Thome is the Thome a job in their organiza- The Philadelphia Phillies are Also, his swing is tailor-made Clark said. "And he says T turn tion after he retires. The club considered to be one of the for the lake's right-field porch. around and I see you.' I say, Thome, the team's career undisputed soul of the Indians. hey, I can't help it.' home run leader who filed for There has never been a player in has reportedly considered main threats to the Indians in And Thome only has to look free agency on Monday, is about team history who has captured renaming part of lacobs Field as the race to sign Thome. at what happened to Albert "You have to worry about "Thome Terrace", and paying The Phillies need a first base- Belle and Manny Ramirez, the guys standing on cords, to Find out how badly the the city's down-to-earth atti- because that limits what he Indians — the only team he's tude like Thome. Thome, who hit a career-high man and they want to make a last two Indians sluggers to bolt ever played for — want to keep His towering home runs are 52 homers this season, a bonus big splash with their fans before as free agents. Neither of them can do and where he can go. If if he makes the Hall of Fame. moving into a new stadium in had the same success with their he wants to go talk to an offi- him. the only things with any atti- cial, a player, I've got to go The club will make Thome a tude about him. There may also be some other 2004. Scott Rolen's departure new teams as they had in formal contract offer today He is Mr. Cleveland Indian. marketing and advertising tie- has given the Phillies some extra Cleveland. with them. The worst thing when the popular first baseman "lim Thome is a very special ins to Indians sponsors. money to throw around this Shapiro has made signing we've had, is that we've gotten and his agent, Pat Rooney, meet player," Shapiro said. Cleveland knows it can't com- winter Thome his No. 1 priority. On cords tangled up, and he with Cleveland owner Larry The Indians are expected to pete with teams monetarily, so During Monday's news con- Monday, he was asked what he turns around and says 'What's Dol,in general manager Mark present the 32-year-old Thome it's going to sweeten the pot ference to introduce Wedge, hoped would be the result of going on.' The very first home Shapiro and other prominent with a complex package that anyway possible. Shapiro twice mentioned the this week's meeting. game we had (last year vs. front office members at lacobs will include incentives based on "We're going to do everything Phillies as being his club's "Hopefully, it will be a deal Buffalo), there was a knot in Field. performance and attendance we can to sign lim Thome," said stiffest competition in the that we agree upon," Shapiro the cords, and we actually had The Indians are hoping to hit that would make him the high- manager Eric Wedge, hired ear- Thome sweepstakes. said, turning toward the dais at to unhook him and we lost a home run with their proposal. est-paid player in club history. lier this week. "Simple as that." "It's in the paper everyday," the front of the interview room, communication for a little bit. "Our meeting will be a strong It will tap into all the Rooney has said that any deal Shapiro said. "and we'll have a day similar to Being the first home game, I effort to communicate our resources and assets the mid- will have to take Thome The Indians have a few things this with Larry Dolan standing was nervous I was very ner- respect, our admiration and our market Indians possess. through the rest of his career. going in their favor. up there with lim Thome." vous about it." Clarett receives hate mail for NFL comment By Rusty M:!!?r statement in ESPN The by No. 6 Ohio State's fervent national offensive player of the So far this season he has my mailbox and 35 to 40 of IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS Magazine that he would take fans. Many turned on him, year last season while at rushed for 1,019 yards and them are (hate mail)," Clarett COLUMBUS — Maurice the money and run to the pros writing letters to the local Warren G. Harding High scored 15 touchdowns. Despite said. "I should let you read Clarett has distinguished him- if it were offered to him. newspaper or calling radio School. He also was Ohio's Mr. missing one game after arthro- them. Some of them are self as the top freshman run- "I still get e-mails that say, T shows to berate him. Football. scopic knee surgery and most funny." ning back in the nation — yet hate you ... this, that and the "That's the main thing — like He graduated from high of last week with an injury to Clarett already is a celebrity every few days he gets dozens other thing,'" Clarett said after you're not loyal, you're not a school last December so he the nerves in his left shoulder, in Columbus where he is the of hate-filled e-mails from yesterday's practice. "There's Buckeye," he said of the theme could enroll at Ohio State early he needs just 108 more yards to biggest star for the unbeaten Ohio State fans. hate mail in my locker." of the letters and e-mails he and play spring football. He break Robert Smith's Ohio State and No. 6-ranked Buckeyes. He In a lengthy interview last In the magazine article, gets. "But I can't control what challenged for the job vacated record for freshman rushing. went out with family and night, Clarett said he expects to Clarett says he is considering other people think, write or say by the graduation of lonathan Still, he is besieged by those friends to a restaurant to cele- play Saturday against No. 21 challenging the NFL rule that about me. So I don't really care Wells, eventually beating out who look at him as a traitor. brate his 19th birthday on Minnesota despite an injured prevents underclassmen from about it too much." sophomores Lydell Ross and He said he checks his mail- Tuesday night. He said he shoulder. He also said he isn't coming out for the draft. Clarett, a freshman from Maurice Hall to start the box every three or four days. couldn't get any peace because bothered by the reaction to his That was seen as disloyalty Youngstown, was USA Today's Buckeyes' first game. "I have like 70 messages in everyone recognized him.

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That means that the taper, but at the same time you The Falcons will have to push SOCCER, FROM PAGE 7 thought on Sunday (against younger swimmers stepped up also do not compromise your themselves to come up with a Akronl we had 11 guys on the to Lerner and took the victory in their training of the ultimate goal of win this weekend, but it is another. Bowling Green has the same page." own specified event. They will being in the Top 5 at MAC's." something that they arc use to advantage after Sunday's 1-0 Mahler spoke of Sunday's win LERNER.FROMPAGE7 need to do that again this week- Toledo is coming off the doing They are ready to go into win. as Bowling Green's best effort in end when they face a tougher Northwestern Relays where Toledo and show the Rockets "It's great to have the No. 1 this season of extremes. ni a more active part of the challenge with Toled6 and they took 2nd in every event. that they are not the team of the organization. Players ate first- seed and only play one game "This has been a very unique Eastern Michigan. Their current record stands at old, that they mark success with over the weekend," Mahler said. season. If you had asked me why class meals at camp, stayed in These swimmers are training 1 -2 losing to Northwestern and the future. first-class hotels on the road, "We'll get to watch our oppo- we're MAC champs and havert and practicing so often, that it is Wisconsin, and beating UW- "Successful athletes are all nents play someone else on won a conference game there's and had access to services like a not unlikely that they are tired. Milwaukee. the same. They push them- iHI i .ill tailor. Friday. We'll have a little more dozens of reasons why and I In fact, swimming is all about So far Eastern Michigan has selves at every practice and rest than whoever we play." couldn't put my finger on one," When Lcmer was first diag- swimming tired. yet to swim a dual meet, but want it more then the person nosed with brain cancer 18 The Falcons have two more Mahler said. "There's not one "In swimming you have what they came to Bowling Green next to them," said Buff. "That regular season non-conference defining moment so far that has months ago, perhaps knowing is called a taper. Taper is resting two weeks ago to compete in is what we are." his days were numbered, he games to play before the MAC turned us around nor one por- began the process of transfer- tournament begins. BG will fin- tion of the season or one prob- ring control of the organization ish the regular season with two lem. We have played well to son Randy, who now home games against Michigan enough to win more games than becomes the team's majority State tomorrow at 330 p.m. and we have." owner. His last appearance to Falcons' balanced attack helps against Cleveland State Sunday The Falcons themselves have the team was prior to this sea- at 2 p.m. been proof this season that the son's opener against Kansas In Michigan Slate the Falcons team with the best record does City. The working-class boy defeat UT, extend winning streak will face a BigTen opponent that not always win the match. In a who grew up in the kitchen of is vying for the BigTen champi- league tournament where all his family's luncheonette had VOLLEYBALL FROM PAGE 7 again coming away with a 30- was a different team from the onship. Cleveland State has seven teams may have a legiti- been a Marine, a self-made bil- 27 win. last meeting. improved their program drasti- mate shot at winning the title. lionaire, an avid philanthropist, who had a team-high 31 set "We were in control during "We're just going to focus on cally from a struggling team the Bowling Green will look to keep a good friend, and an NFL assists hit one of her three kills the first and second matches, Eastern, because we want past few years to a .500 team this the momentum going owner. His journey was coming to give BG a two-point advan- but during the third set 1 got a another win," Gamby said. year, Mahler said. The support of the fans has to an end. and he had lots to tage. little scared," Van De Walle said. "This is a much better team Mahler has stressed the signif- helped the team during the bestow upon his players. They Freshman Emily Manser's "UT fought hard, but this team that UT saw tonight, and we icance of winning the last few homestand and the team hopes sat mesmerized at this man, fourth kill of the game extended was just determined tonight. I played like it also. This win real- games before entering a league to play one more game at who even at 69, was wise the lead to three at 22-19. can't remember the last time we ly proved something to a lot of tournament. BG's inexperience Cochrane Field during the MAC beyond his years. However, the Rockets ignited by came up here and swept this people, and we're going to try has not hurt them in conference tournament. Alfred Lerner will be remem- seniors lessica Buck and team." and keep this momentum." matches this year and the inex- "It's a wonderful thing as an bered most for the last few Natalie Mash, who combined BG had a balanced attack The Falcons' win snapped a perienced players have gained athlete to be able to represent years of his life, when he was for 27 kills, tied the game with a with Norris and Protas each three-game losing streak confidence and experience as your school and play for those most visible to the public eye. 7-4 run. having 10 kills The Falcons also against the Rockets, and was the season has progressed. people in the stands that are But we should all be so lucky to An assisted block by Twyman hit .255 and totaled 42 kills for the ninth consecutive loss for "Our first year players are cheering you on," Mahler said. have a full life as good as and Protas, followed by a UT the match. Gamby, who led the UT. Now, BG and its three- starting to understand how we "The crowd on Sunday was very Lerner's, and be able to give of error gave the Falcons a 28-26 team with 12 kills complement- game winning streak return to want to play as a team and vocal and very supportive and our spoils so freely. lead. This was when Van De ed by her .385 hitting percent- Anderson Arena Friday night to they're playing within that game we're most appreciative of their Cleveland lost the owner of Walle called a time-out with the age, felt that this win does even face Eastern Michigan. The plan," Mahler said. "When II support. I lopefulry we'll be back its football team last week. But momentum in BG's favor, and more for BG's growing confi- match is scheduled to start at 7 guys get on the same page it's here on the 16th of November." it lost so much more. the Falcons responded once dence, and showed UT that it p.m. tough to beat any team no mat- ter what their record is. And I

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Samantha Sims ( ..all mere is to mow. Editor in Chief I Project Sleep Page 3 Bridgette Thomas Assistant Editor Ready for War Page 4 Marcus Simpson USG: You think you know Page 51 Graphic Designer Kelly Dukes Introducing SMART Page 7 Expressions Editor

Getting to Know One Another Page 9 Chaynae Moore Advertising Manager Barbershop: Behind the Controversy Page 10 Heather Crosby Feature Writer Good Lookin Out Page 11 Quiana Odom Meet the Greeks Page 121 Feature Writer

1 Tishani Terrell Cop it or Drop it! Page 14 Feature Writer

Tid- Bits Page 15| Molly Wagener Feature Writer the Death of White Racism Page 16 Adam Lotfi Music Reviewer Free Expression Page 17 The Madd Writer Ludacris Page 18 JLTHE OBSIDIAN TEAM WOULD LIKE TO cor A GRATULATE THE FOOTBALL TEAM ON, ics Page 20 XHEIR SUCCESS AND WE HEREBY CTJEJHE COVER IN APPRECIATE *» ■I'otwiiww*—«w Representing r Hor the CREED Misrepresented Now more than ever, all people must be together. Every sister every broth- er everywhwere who feels the time is in the air, for common blood flows through common veins and common eyes all see the same. Now more than ever people must be together. Obsidian is a volcanic glass which is formed from molten lava. We have acquired the name, because as a glass it is reflective. As a magazine we should be reflective of the people we serve and their interests. A volca- canic eruption and the pouring of lava is also significant, for it is an indica- tion of this magazine which holds as one of its functions to erupt interest ^^v and awareness from the people. The Obsidian ha\stood out for its significant meaning to this magazine wmch is a reflection of peoples of color. Progress for Project Sleep Phi Beta igma Fraternity Inc. By Brldgette Thomas feature writer Hunger and homelessness con- trary this report also states that and do their part. out here tonight." He added that tinues to grow throughout every these individuals are usually suc- Project Sleep took place on a the whole experience allows him city in the United States. This fact cessful once receiving help form cold Thursday Oct. 17th. The tem- to take a moment and thank God remains true in spite of an federal programs. Out of the perature remained in the fourties that he is blessed. President expanding national economy homeless individuals surveyed for the duration of the night. While Jerrad Butts slept on blankets and according to Tony lallonardo in many of them held getting a job the rest of the campus community pillows inside of a box. Butts shed "Surveys show Demand for as their number one priority and was sound asleep in their warm light on the fact that while this Emergency Food and Shelter on 44% had worked part-time a beds, members of Phi Beta project is done by their organiza- the rise in America's cities," a month prior to becoming home- Sigma were sleeping out in front tion annually they enjoyed greater study released back in November less. Demographics currently of the union to raise homeless success this year. By greater suc- of 2001. In fact it is the economy show single men as having the awareness. Within their domain, cess he speaks in terms of the that has driven up housing costs, highest percentage of homeless- they were surrounded by vehi- donations they received which making it hard to find affordable ness at 43%, not far behind are cles, a television, pizza and pop. were three times larger in number housing. Many of the issues that families with children at 37%, and Members of Zeta Phi Beta sorori- than last year. Butts stated that cause homelessness are social. finally 31% of homeless people ty inc. were also in attendance in by his organization participating in Studies show that most people are substance abusers. Despite support of their Greek brothers. In Project Sleep and many other who become homeless have suf- whatever reasons these people spite of the fact that they did have community service projects, they fered severe hardships that range have for being homeless or what things with them that the home- are fulfilling what they stand for, anywhere from physical and sex- they may look like; the problem is less do not, member Louis Self thus walking the walk and leaving ual abuse, poverty, and poor edu- growing and something needs to had this to say, "People need to behind the talk. Basically "keeping cation, to childhood trauma, dis- be done. PHI BETA SIGMA FRA- keep in mind that once things die it real" he said, "I would never ability and disease. On the con- TERNITY INC. chose to step in down we will actually be sleeping Continued page 8 Ready for War ? By Molly Wagener feature writer sion held on October 3, perhaps this unilaterally you set dangerous ot this nation £have not acknowl- Military force upon another touched on issues that are now precedents." Grunden explained edged the War Powers Resolution nation is a serious matter-and even more heightened in impor- that these are the kind of prece- by congress which states that beyond that, war is an even more tance with this current develop- dents that may not stop future congress must be aware of grave imposition. The citizens of ment. regimes from taking this attitude deployment of troops 48 hours this nation have been intensely Political science professor, and running with it. prior and has the right to refuse privy to the closeness of these Mark Simon, began the discus- Another panelist at the campus the mission or declare war within matters especially since the sion with straightforwardness stat- discussion, Professor William 60 days. This history of resis- attack on 9-11. Now as tension ing, "There's a sense that the Ludd of the political science tance to this resolution may play with Saddam Hussein is fueling public feels threatened by Iraq." department, ventured into a dis- a key role in the decision against there is a threatening possibility of Indefinitely there is a general pub- cussion that hit the nerves of Iraq. This resolution may in fact mass military force. lic sentiment of being "on guard" many present. Essentially his dis- provide some sort of permission These matters have entered the since the attack on America since cussion aimed for the matter con- for Bush to declare war. realm of this campus in everyday last September. But as professor cerning whether or not there is Declaration of war is a state- discussion and were the high- of economics, Richard Douglas enough fuel for action. Ludd ment that has infinite reverbera- lights addressed by a panel in a stated, "Our whole attitude of the inquired, "We're pretty sure he's tions and consequences. The program sponsored by the region has been shaped by oil got some of that? Is that enough? concerns voiced by the panelists International Relations and economics." The public's Are we ready with the information of the campus forum reflect the Organization. The illusive ques- perception of threat is perhaps we have available?" He contin- same concern and dialogue of the tion of that night was, is America warranted because of past vio- ued, "If our allies are unwilling to nation's leaders. This matter goes "Ready for War?" With the recent lence imposed on the nation step forward...we have to serious- beyond the realm of Bowling resolution passed by Congress, specifically on 9/11 but there may ly consider the impact on future Green, Ohio. It spans the stu- granting President Bush by a 296- be danger in relying on public generations." This was the heart dents and the youth of the world 133 vote in the House, the power sentiment because the public of the discussion at this forum all over. The decision made to use military force, it seems that does in fact "lump" areas of con- that evening. As students of the today will only shape the world this inquiry is even more neces- cern together. The war on terror- nation, observing a most pivotal tomorrow. Are we ready for such sary. This campus panel discus- ism is not the war on Iraq. This and dire time in history it is a decision? Are you ready? concern of distinction is also pre- essential to open up to the possi- sent in Congress. House Minority bility that war could have. The Place a Leader, Richard Gephardt has reality of a large scale conflict as stated, "If the decision is to use this one will affect the children of Personal AD in WBGU military strikes to change the the world over. Many of us are regime, there needs to be a plan not even aware of the full effect Hip Hop & offered and a vote in Congress." that this discussion of war may Good Lookin Out!' R&B Right now the state of have. Professor Ludd expressed action against Iraq appears to be his own experience with war Today MoiNdAys quite unilateral, as President through his time as a youth in Bush seems close to inflicting mil- 49 Biq Boy Nyce da Vietnam. He explained how so N.Y.C.E. itary force. If military force is the many in his generation remain Contact: and co-host final decision and a rather unilat- divided on this issue because war Nati eral one on the part of the United was never officially declared. ssims@bgnet "the Southern boy" States, Walter Grunden, professor Professor Ludd made a plea that of history, expressed at the panel night that there must be a decla- discussion, "I think if you go into ration of war. In the past leaders mmm and coming up with solu- Secretary. In addition there The senators then split tions to those concerns. is a Chief of Staff, who is in into four different commit- Some examples include, charge of the initiatives of tees. The first committee extending the shuttle bus the President and Vice is Organizational Liaison. route and installing more president and the Cabinet. This committee is the link blue lights on campus. The Cabinet is a subdivi- between USG and stu- USG also tackles different sion of USG, with positions dent organizations. projects throughout the such as Diversity Chair, Student Welfare year. The organization is Greek Chair, and Dance Committee takes care of currently working on acad- Marathon Chair. USG also all non-academic issues emic advising, building a has a Speaker of the of the student. The crosswalk on Mercer, and House whose duty is to run Academic Affairs Committee deals with the getting students to vote in the senate meetings. At academic concerns of the the November 5, 2002 the Senate meetings, the student. Finally, there is election. 38 Senators vote, discuss the Internal Affairs Internally, USG has a issues, and pass legisla- Committee. It works to structure that may be dif- ture. The Senators repre- ensure that the constitu- sent off- campus students, ferent from other campus tion and by-laws of USG each of the seven colleges, Before I organizations. There is the are being upheld by all of could ask any ques- usual President, Vice each of the resident halls, President, Treasurer and and different districts. Continued page 19 Who tions I had to know exactly are those people on chan- whom I was talking to. Kevin is a political science nel 6 every Wednesday major from Bainbridge, Battle of the 8aods night? What exactly is Ohio. His BGSU activities USG and what does it include Dance Marathon, mean to me. Read on and Interfraternity Council, and you'll find that the President of Pi Kappa Phi. Monday, November 4 Undergraduate Student Sara is a double major in Government is more than political science and edu- 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. just the pretty faces on cation. Sarah hails from Cleveland, Ohio. Sarah Union Ballroom television every week! I trudged up to the fourth was a Resident Advisor for floor of the Union and two years, a member of entered office number 404. Campus Crusade, and I was met with a nifty Dance Marathon. Now orange magnet and a that the introductions were smile. That didn't stop me; out of the way I was ready 5 bands competing I went straight to the top. I to become informed. Thirty knocked on the door of the minutes later I left with top Sponsored by FADE and president and vice presi- secret information. I will E dent of USG, Sarah now share this information The Wellness Connection Saccany and Kevin Yania. with you, my inquisitive 372-9355 If these two couldn't readers. (Read fast this answer my questions and article may self-destruct.) satisfy my curiosity, who USG has the responsibil- could? ity of taking student con- cerns to the administration 0 mmmii Introducing SMART -the group dedicated to making connections amongst the minority student body- ly Samaitlu Sans feature aita Despite which state each Mentoring, Aiding, Retaining, and visit the Motown museum, a trip entertaining icebreakers, games, BGSU student comes from, city Teaching, consists of 24 minority to the annual, national, Multi- and most importantly, unified each has resided, and community students that have dedicated Ethnic Perspectives Conference, minorities under one roof, within and smaller events such as ice one room, enjoying one another each has developed; one thing themselves to fighting this war, skating and bowling. Along with outside of the usual "party scene." everyone has in common is that using friendship to combat alien- S.M.A.R.T. sponsored events, Mentors and mentees were able the transition to BGSU will not be ation. S.M.A.R.T. provides tickets for to escape the usual routine of simple. Incoming students must S.M.A.R.T. began its run 1st bigger campus wide events such studies and extra-curricular activi- semester (Fall) 1999 with 24 not only learn to adjust to no as Dinner Theater, Latino- ties for one night of pure fun, as mentors and 65 freshmen. Palooza, and Kwanzaa. attributed by mentor Courtney longer living in their comfortable James Jackson, coordinator of This year under the direction of, Burke. When asked where the homes, but must also learn to live the Center for Multicultural and Lanae Briggs', graduate student program lacked Brigg's answered, with another person who is trying Academic Initiatives, along with 4 in, S.M.A.R.T. has stretched itself "Student Involvement; some are to adjust as well. Students are others, of which remain at the further to provide links with advis- excited and some are not. I also University only Bettina Shuford, both anxious and nervous at the ing through the Center for expected more programs (outside director of Multicultural Academics same time; ready to leave home, Multicultural and Academic of icebreakers) for the students to and Initiatives; formed a task Initiatives, study groups, and do." Brigg's was alluding to the but not too sure once the vast force Spring of 1999 developing a monthly academic presentations. issue that is so often brought up- open fields and the huge BG bill- plan that would later birth the To date the greatest success of unity amongst minority organiza- board are within sight. S.M.A.R.T. program. Jackson S.M.A.R.T. has been the lock-in tions for the greater good of the While students are looking to be stated, "The plan was to help they hosted on Friday September whole. She maintained how them (minority students) transition away from home, they also want 20-21 st. The event was full of to college socially and welcome Continued page 19 to feel at home while away. them culturally." They envisioned Consequently students, especially the minority student looking to freshman, are in search of com- SMART and believing "this pro- fort, security, and their own "per- gram is going to introduce me to black students and administrators sonal social bubbles." For some and Latino Students and adminis- students, they will find what they trators" continued Jackson. He are seeking, but others will just pointed out; "students of color never become acclimated. The don't matriculate to graduation strain of not belonging grows thin because of social alienation or and eventually (usually very soon) lack of cultural adjustment, not academics." Therefore the pro- 1 st year students are ready to gram ultimately aims at providing return home. Thus the University more of a social blanket and lacks in its minority retention and greater yet, a strong support sys- the minority population lacks in tem for larger minority sponsored numbers. events. The program provides a few sponsored trips of their own, • S.M.A.R.T, Students of Color, such as a bus ride to Detroit to

>*»•» nmumi tr*tr !*•«•«*»»>•«■»•»•. *VVI4»*M Continued from page 3 Phi Beta, agreed with Bates stat- Zetas. While he was disappoint- want to be homeless and I feel for ing, "this project gives minority ed, he was also confident that this those who don't have a choice." groups on campus a deeper intro- is not a set back for their organi- Many of the members shared spect showing that we do have zation and knows that they will similar views. According to knowledge of things outside of keep it moving and continue to Tierney Bates.the organizations this campus." Another member of stand by their principles. There advisor, a lot of people don't real- Zeta phi Beta, Shae Hudson, was actually a member of another ize that the United States ranks thought of the kids involved with non-panhellenic organization pre- #1 for having the most homeless homelessness and was simply sent, Marina King President of people. This is the reason that the proud to see the stance that her Delta Sigma Theta sorority Inc. project is a national one within the Greek brothers were taking by She recalled the previous years organization. Bates also voiced being outside in the cold weather when there have been more that people around campus in order to support the cause. greeks besides the Zetas and rarely seem to recognize when a Member Daymien Devaughn Sigmas. She believes that there is greek organization is doing some- hoped to see the project get big- still an opportunity to portray unity thing positive. "If this was a party ger and grow stronger with each amongst the greeks and promote people wouldn't have a problem year. "This is starting small but homeless awareness at the same showing up." He also added that hopefully in the future the out- time as long as the project contin- while their frat may be a national- reach will become big," he said ues in the future. She concluded ly black one, this was not a his only disappointment was that by saying that she would like to "black" event because as we all there was not a good turnout. He see "all" people come out. know homelessness is not a would like to see mote unity and "black" thing it's a people thing. additional support from greeks Monica Palmer, member of Zeta besides themselves and the Getting to Know One Another: Professor and Student Bio's

busy as he performs his teaching doctrine. As a teacher of Intro to racist society I can identify with and administrative duties; "I Black Studies and Ethnic Studies, issues and concerns of Black stu- attend staff meeting, advise stu- Taylor feels he has an excellent dents at BGSU. I like to think that dents, participate in panel discus- relationship with his students and I am a pioneer as I was one of sions, direct student research, that kindness, caring, and respect the 1st black students to attend grade papers, and consult with is given mutually. "I try to create a California State College of colleagues across campus to help classroom environment that fos- Pennsylvania during the 1960's. I students solve their problems." ters open communication and too had to struggle for respect What he likes most about his job respect to diverse opinions and and social change. During that By Tishani Terrell is interacting with students and beliefs," he remarks. All he time I participated in boycotts, Dr. Jack Taylor comes to us from least, attending meetings. expects of his students is that marches and sit-ins in order to a small town outside of Taylor is involved with campus they perform at their best, so they break down walls of separation Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Taylor organizations as well as teaching. develop to their full potential. His and discrimination. At BGSU I received his undergraduate He is the advisor for Sigma advice to students is "strive to be have attempted to help create a degree from the California Gamma Rho and a member of the best student in all of your University that is more responsive University of Pennsylvania in Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity of classes. Set your goal and aim to the issues, and concerns to the Psychology in 1971. He contin- 1969 Beta Epsilon Chapter high." students of color, and in general ued his education at California University of Pittsburgh. He is Taylor has come a long way African-American students in par- University of Pittsburgh, and in also supervisor of the SMART and is a very educated man, but ticular." Taylor leaves us with a 1975 graduated with a Masters in program. he did not get there without some quote, "If there is any good that I Education. In 1985 from BGSU, Quoted by Marcus Garvey, "A trials and tribulations along the can do let me do it now for I shall Dr. Taylor received his Ph.D. in people without knowledge of their way. "I have devoted my life to not pass this way again." Education Administration and history is like a tree without roots, making the world a better place Supervision. they will eventually shrivel up and for all of its inhabitants. As an A typical day for Taylor is very die," Taylor strongly upholds this African-American male in a white sons of color, just as they are... From which she seeks to lend her to be, she has overcome and beautiful and scholarly. With this time and effort to the develop- achieved so much for herself not goal, the Obsidian would like to ment of a more inclusive health only in BGSU but also throughout acknowledge Kena Allison, our care system for the citizens of Continued page 19 own BGSU, beautiful, Black urban and impoverished areas. scholar. A Youngstown native, Through her efforts, it is a definite The brothers of Ursuline High School graduate that this woman will "change the and valedictorian, Allison is no world." Like many Black parents Phi Beta Sigma stranger to hard work and dedica- in America, Kena's parents Fraternity, Inc. tion. Kena is currently 4th year encouraged her to "Think big," to Elite Epsilon By Heather Crosby senior, Biology pre-med major "think outside the box," if you will. Phi Chapter who has maintained her 4.0 grade Although, Kena recalls having In modern day society, would like to wish point average for the duration of faced numerous obstacles in and unfortunately, it is more common everyone a successful her college career. Tied to her outside the classroom, with a few for the media to feature persons school year and send of color as crooks, criminals or belief in the ethics aiding, educat- racist professors who sought to ing and healing those in need, damage her confidence through a shout out to our crack-heads, than to feature them lovely sorors of "future Dr. Allison" has goals of verbal ridicule, and also amidst as intellectuals, talented and col- Zeta Phi Beta lege bound students. In the midst, becoming a Clinician and/ or her peers who neglected to see of this harsh reality it is the goal Clinical Researcher in her as the "cool, personable and Sorority, Inc. of the Obsidian, to feature per- Administrative Health Issues. sweet tempered" person I know mum:i Barbershop: Behind the Controversy By Kelly Dukes feature writer Because of a new film, Local black officials were the Montgomery chapter fit the profile of the "ideal "The Barbershop," the reluctant to use Colvin, of the NAACP, with the citizen" and, therefore, Civil Rights Movement, since at the time she was perfect opportunity to would have damaged the child of the Atlantic Slave pregnant by a much older begin his campaign. Parks campaign politically. Trade and Jim Crowe man, a factor, leaders felt, was a known activist and I feel the comments made Law's, is being spoken would taint the strong respected member in the about Martin Luther King about more than it will African-American religious black community, working and Jesse Jackson in "The ever be addressed in most image, reports Stewart as the official secretary for Barbershop," were meant public schools. "The Burns in his book titled the same Montgomery to be humorous. Jesse Barbershop," showcases "Daybreak of Freedom: chapter of the NAACP. Jackson, we all know, has criticism of great African- the Montgomery Bus When leaders were noti- committed wrongs. The American icons such as Boycott." Some also argue fied of Parks' arrest, they faces of his illegitimate Martin Luther King Jr. and that Civil Rights leaders, immediately went into children have appeared on Rosa Parks. Reactions to who were mostly middle action. Steven Lawson CNN and Fox News. On the film have fueled con- class, were ashamed of and Charles Payne dis- the other hand, the film troversy, complaints from Colvin's impoverished cuss this phenomenon in raises some interesting Black leaders, AL background. their book "Debating the hypothetical questions Sharpton and Jesse Also in 1955, on October Civil Rights Movement: about the great leaders. Jackson, along with boy- 22, Mary Louise Smith 1945-1968." "The Martin Luther King is usu- cotts and bans of the was arrested for refusing Women's Political Council, ally credited with begin- movie. to move from her seat. along with the NAACP, ning the Civil Rights Certainly, these comments Smith, also a young plotted the strategy for a Movement. Yet in many seem outrageous; howev- teenager, was believed to bus boycott, distributed parts of the South, the er, the fact of the matter is be too immature to handle thousands of flyers [and] organized struggle against that some of the state- the pressure of media recruited clergy to lend white supremacy began ments are accurate. exposure. Smith's father their churches for mass before 1955. In June Honestly, Rosa Parks was was also rumored to be an meetings and encourage 1953, in Baton Rouge not the first African- alcoholic, a notion that their congregants to with- blacks boycotted city American woman to refuse made leaders uncomfort- hold patronage from the buses. The United to be uprooted from her able, Burn's further notes buses." Defense League coordi- seat. Nine months prior to in his book. Including Granted, the NAACP and nated the boycott, and a Mrs. Parks' arrest, on Colvin and Smith, three other organizations have young Baptist minister, March 2, 1955 Claudette other black women: earned many wins for Theodore J. Jemison, led Colvin and another black Aurelia S. Bowder, Susie blacks in the United it," as recorded by Tony woman were asked to McDonald, and Jeanette States. Nevertheless, Badger and Brian Ward in Th* tmou>*q«. i"ipti».*nd tupptxl womm ol dif tH^ni *

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The mes- our most influential leaders are about blacks. Black films through- become instead political state- sage spread during the Civil still human and capable of having out modern times continue to ments. Rights Movement has been lost in flaws. Blacks should utilize their examine the African-American A question remains: What will basketball jerseys, and BGSU political power, being equally criti- way of life. Comedies such as become of black art if blacks booty shorts. A generation too cal of African-American leaders "The Barbershop" provide a begin to classify their expression- busy trying to mimic television to as we are of Bush and Regan. unique viewpoint of the black al forms within the contemporary realize their lack of self-knowl- Let's not get upset because the experience, along with indepen- ideological hegemony? We need edge. In short, don't argue with | rest of the world received a dent films "Spike Lee Joints" to rethink black political thought me, argue with my sources. glimpse of true black life, not the urban movies "New Jack City," and ask why, in the present day, 106 and Park version. The topics inspirational films "Soul Food,'' black administrators appear more discussed in the film are debates and middle class dramas "The concerned with being authoritari- that have always circled the black Best Man." A film is a product of an leaders, instead of bringing out community. Many African imagination, and within this realm leadership in others. It amazes Americans are failing to realize politics are constantly working. me how people get upset over that most criticisms of our com- Anything that deals with the politi- "The Barbershop" comments 0 Meet the Greeks A9t4fiStMfe »«* ■minority Greek organizations on campuss speak- the most diverse in its recruit- alleviate is to integrate. have complained about there not ment/member intake process. being enough for them to do; but "We are the inclusive we, rather Although we are a Latina based unless it is a party, attendance is than the exclusive we" (Delta jigma Theta sorority we are multicultural in not great for the events we do SAB membership. We are also one of o President- Marina King provide. o Vice President- Lynsey Griffin jigma Lambda yam ma only two organizations that belong We have many events to the Greek Independent Board o 2nd Vice- Tia Holliman planned for the remainder of the o President- Patricia Rengifo (GIB). We are also the first chap- o Treasurer- Carmen Henry year. Starting Monday the 7th we o Vice President of Program ter of SLG Sorority in the nation o Recording Secretary- Krystal will be recognizing the epidemic Development- Ana DeLeon to have a house. Cobb of hopeless people in America o Vice President of Chapter o Jamie Perryman- with our national program, "pro- Operations- Eveny Monteiongo srp Corresponding Secretary ject SLEEP." We will begin our Goals for this year Uigma iamma ;iho This year we have definite- Goals for this year food and donation drive on the o President- Twyla Palmore ly set our goals high and so far "One of our biggest goals 7th and will commence on the Goals for this year? we have started the school year is to participate in a community 17th of October by sleeping out This year the members of on the right foot. Not only have service project at least once a all night in front of the Union. As Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. we focused our attention towards month, so we can give back to with all our enets, we invite any plan to make sure that our organi- improving the internal structure of our community. Another goal is to and everybody to attend. We zation stays as visible as possible the sorority as far as our acade- donate over $200.00 as a chapter also have study tables Monday on Bowling Greens Campus by mics, but we are also hoping to to our National Headquarters as through Thursday from 6-8pm. on providing educational, social and become a little more visible on they finish renovations. One the 8th floor of the Jerome community service programs that campus. Of course like every other goal would be promoting a Library. Coming Next semester the campus can get involved in. year we aim to carry out an activi- stronger sense of unity among things will only get bigger and These programs include the ty for each one of our five princi- black sororities on the yard." better. So stay tuned and we will "Educated Women are Reading ples- Academics, Community keep you posted. Too" book club, which provides a Service, Cultural Awareness, How does your fraternity stand social activity that not only [phi Beta Sigma Morals and Ethics, and Social out from the rest? expands the minds of students Interaction. This year we have o President- Jared W. Butts We pride ourselves in the but brings us together in a posi- o Vice President- Percy Turner also implemented a sisterhood act of brotherhood, scholarship tive effort to promote unity; o Secretary- Daymien Devaugn event the last of every month. In and service. We do not only talk Inspirational quotes of the month o Vice Secretary- Antonio Green September we had our annual on these principles but we live by to uplift and inspire the minority o Treasurer- Damon Kennedy BBQ. Although we have many them, in and outside of fraternal community; Church service to o Parlimentarian- Michael Malone goals, another thing of importance walls. We also extend an open continue and uphold the religious o Chaplain- Louis Self to us is becoming more involved door to all on the campus. We do backgrounds that many nationali- o Napoleon Bradford- Advisor with our philanthropy (breast can- things today that will improve our ties have adapted over the time o Tierny Bates- Advisor cer) we are hoping to be able to environment at BGSU for tomor- and lastly through community ser- o Darryl Russell-3rd year member make our participation an annual row. Instead of trying to elude the vice projects to ensure the safety o Paul Williams- 3rd year member thing. fact that we attend a school of 7% and unity of the students on cam- Goals for this year How does your sorority stand minority and 93% white, we inte- pus. "Our biggest goal for this out from the rest? grate ourselves into the BGSU How does your sorority stand school year is to get back the First, I believe that one of campus community. We have out from the rest? black community involved with the most important aspects that many programs to help bridge the Aside from encouraging campus events. Since I have our sorority strives for is diversity. gap of black and white relations Sisterhood, Service, and been here in 1999, black students Our sorority is definitely one of on this campus. The only way to Scholastic Improvement, Sigma Gamma Rho sorority stands out Economic Development We are a Latino- based fraternity, for a variety of reasons. One Education Government, Health but we are very multicultural in The Art of being we are the smallest organi- and Wellness Chapter membership. Every man is wel- zation within the National Management, Volunteerism and come! Relaxation Panhellenic Council (also known Substance Abuse Prevention. Courtesy of Wellness as the divine nine) as well as on Also be on the lookout for our Connection campus. Secondly the members finer womanhood week coming in A Ipha Phi Alpha PRESIDENT: Vontoba Terry of Zeta Alpha chapter ctrongly March, which will end with our , Deep Breathing believe in providing minority 2nd Annual Dove Ball. Vice President: Johnathan Harrell You can do this almost any- women with the tools they need How does your sorority stand Secretary: Derrick Walker where anytime. The trick is to to grow, strengthen and develop out from the rest? Historian: Phillip Bossie remember to do it! Inhale skills that will assist them in life We are very involved in Goals for this year? through your nose as you count during and beyond college. In community service. We partici- Aside From the many com- to four. Let your abdomen addition this chapter has no "letter pate at least once a week with munity service projects we do expand. Exhale slowly through wearers," meaning each member Family House in Toledo helping throughout the year the brothers your mouth as you count to actively participates in all func- tutor children. Our sorority is the also take part in and are affiliated eight, letting tension leave your tions of the sorority. These are a only constitutionally bound to a with springfest, Naacp extrava- body with your breath. Repeat few reasons why we pride our- fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma. We are ganza, the Miss black and gold for a minute or two. Your mus- selves on the distinctive way in also the only sorority founded on pageant and the cabaret. cles will relax, and your cells which we establish membership, the principle of finer womanhood. How does your fraternity stand will perk up from the extra oxy- which is based upon our national out from the rest? gen. Repeat whenever you feel motto "quality versus quantity." tense We can assure you that each Sigma (Lambda Seta ALPHA PHI ALPHA is the member of our organization goes President: Ariel Castro first black greek organization and above and beyond what's expect- Vice President: Lee Torres hales proudly to be the most suc- Progressive Muscle ed to guarantee the success of Treasurer: Keith Trevino cessful and prominate fraternity Relaxation our organization as a whole. Sergeant at Arms: Ryan Kreischer around with names like Martin Sit or lie down in a quiet place Goals for this year? Luther King Jr., Thurgood and tense, then relax each This year the brothers of Sigma Marshall, W.E.B. Dubouis founder muscle group in your body- VETA PHI ©ETA Lambda Beta are planning to of the Naacp and Jesse Owens to even your face. Then breath PRESIDENT : Katie Pitts acheiev excellence in scholarship, uphold and carry the name of slowly and deeply for a few Vice President: Jessica Turpin community service, and cultural ALPHA PHI ALPHA. minutes. Audiotapes which Treasurer: Shamar Mockabee awareness while strengthening guide you may be helpful- find Secretary : Tenaeya Rankin our bonds of brotherhood. We them at bookstores. 2nd Vice President: Ebony Carter plan to increase our visibility and 3rd Vice President: Jamie Nance attempt to make a positive impact , Meditation Phylacter: Stephanie Evans on the image of Greeks and Sit quietly, close your eyes, and Historian : Amber Bradford BGSU students in general. relax your body. Goals for this year? Silently repeat a pleasant word How does your fraternity stand Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. will be like "relax." presenting a Mr. Blu Magic schol- out from the rest? When thoughts come, let them Our organization stands arship pageant on November 16th go and return to repeating your and we are also implementing A out from the rest because we are word. Continue for 10 or 20 Stork's Nest here in Bowling young and quickly growing nation- minutes. Stop repeating the Green to help assist pregnant wide. In becoming a member, word. Sit quietly for another you have the opportunity to help women with prenatal and infant minute or two, open your eyes, care items. We are also working establish an organization and and feel refreshed. on implementing proci-ams mod- strenghthen a foundation that was eled after our seven point plan : built just 16 years ago, in 1986. Nas: The Lost Tapes Nasir Jones, has always been on the tip of hip-hop puristAfs tongues. It started when at only 20 years of age, when he wrote what many hail as the greatest hip-hop album of all time, lllmatic. He had many mem- orable hits since then, such as "If I Ruled the World", "The Message", "Nas is Like", "Hate me Now", and "One Mic". He was part of one of the biggest flops ever in The Firm, and had a much publicized beef with self-proclaimed king of New York, Jay-Z. Since then, he has come full circle with yet another classic album in Stillmatic. For most, this would be an impressive career, but for Nas, heAfs just getting started.Enter...The Lost Tapes. Now, in this file-sharing crazy era, most people have had access to this album for quite some time. Especially since this CD is nothing more than a compilation of tracks that didnAft make the cut on his albums Stillmatic and I Am. But regardless of if you have heard theses songs or not, they are a compi- lation of some of NasAfs best work. Nasty Nas hits with introspective lyrics that go beyond the all too common subject matters of money, Reviews by Adam hoes, and clothes that are plaguing rap music today. Nas touches on Trina "Diamond Princess" Drop it! many racial, political, and religious issues in numerous songs such as "Black Zombies", where he states, "You believe when they say we ain't Amerie "All I Have" Cop it! sh*t, we can't grow? All we are is dope dealers, and gangstas and Nelly "Nellyville" Drop it! hoes?And you believe when they be tellin you lies, all on the media? They make the world look crazy to keep you inside?Why you listen India Arie "Voyage to India" Drop it I when the teachers at school know you a young single parent out strug- glin, they think you a fool. Give your kids bad grades and put 'em in Pastor Troy "Universal Soldier" Cop it 1 dumber classes. Killin shorty future, I wonder how do we last it Ludacris Presents Disturbing tha Peace: Cop it Underground in they casket? Ancestors turninAf." "Golden Grain" The CD. is filled with songs just like this'so good that they make you wonder what Nas was thinking when he left these gems on the cutting ©IT YA 53I&® ©M ill room floor. In the song "Fetus", Nas raps about life as an unborn Novels we thought you might find interesting child. In "Poppa was a Player" he raps about how even though his father cheated on his mother and hurt her, he still respects him for not "Nigger: The Strange Career Of A Troublesome Word" walking out of his life. In "Blaze a 50" Nas goes into storyteller mode by Kennedy and spins a tale with such vividness you will keep hitting rewind. And This book takes a look at the controversies behind the word and in my favorite cut on the album "Drunk by Myself" he raps about a man examines the history of it in court and politically. The book also dis- with nothing to live for. The desperation you feel when you play this cusses how the term is being used more openly. track is unparallel. Especially when he spits bars like, "Anything in my "Growing Up X" by llysah Shabazz way is dead/ Cause that's the way I feel, I am already". It seems like The author first born to Malcolm X gives a personal account of there are lessons in every song. Even the titles of some tracks alone what life was like following her father's death while also describing like, "No Ideas original" and "Nothing Lasts Forever" are knowledge- what his legacy is and means to her. able. I honestly, can not say a bad thing about this album except the "The Haunting Of Hip Hop" by Bertice Berry fact that it is short. But, if youAfre a hip-hop purist who doesnAft like Main character Harry Hudson is a Hip-Hop producer in New York to mess with massive guest-appearance filled collaborations, skits, City who buys a house in Harlem despite rumors and eye witness intos, and other fillers, then this lllmatic-like album (yet another strong accounts from people in the neighborhood who say it is haunted. statement) is a must have for any rap collection. "The Portable Promised Land" by Toure A collection of short stories with topics varying from sex, culture, and onto politics. TS TIDBITS TIDBITS TIDBITS TIDBITS TIDBITS TIDBITS TIDBITS TIDBIT S100 Million suit has been filed against Alpha Kappa Ladies and Gentlemen it's Jay-Z & Beyonce vs. CO Alpha sorority for the drownings of Kristin High and Kenitha Saafir. Toni Braxton a& Irv Gotti in the battle of the sin- The family of High filed suit on her behalf in Los Angeles Superior Court. gles. Each duo has a single coming out sharing the The suit alleges that the two were among those led into high surf at a Los same sample. The sample is Tupac's 1998 " Me and Angeles area beach, blindfolded and tied up in a pledging ritual. My Girlfriend." Jay-Z's version appears on his forth The police have described the drownings as accidental, but haven't said album "The Blueprint 2"" The Gift and the Curse." whether or not it was related to hazing. Alpha Kappa Alpha issued a Irv Gotti's rendition can be found on Toni Braxton's statement expressing condolences to the families and to "affirm its oppo- new album "More than A Woman" sition to any practice or rite that causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm or personal degradation or disgrace." It was also reiterated CO in a letter sent to members that the sorority has a strict anti-hazing policy Television show Celebrity Justice reports that in place. - Jet magazine Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown are the key suspects in an ongoing police investigation. The CO couple stands accused of making death threats to Are you ready for this? New Edition has signed with Bad Boy! Houston's father who is currently suing them for $ 100 million dollars. CO How do you feel about African Americans questioning the black- ness of other blacks? Well Harry Belafonte seems to believe that Colin CO Powell is a uncle torn. He compared Powell to the slaves who were allowed to live in the house because Ihey served the master. TIDBITS COURTESY OF BET AND MSNBC.com

The Madd Writer Presents... "Suckas in BG"

Hello...Urn, hold on girl. Lemme call you back Aight? One. Whhhaaaat's crackin? This is your dawg, the Madd Writer repre- sentin' with the "What's What," "What's Ever, and the 'What's Who?" Anyhow, I'm here to bring you the hot music and industry news, plus the hottest information on whats real in BG. Before, I get started I have to mention a few things that have been irking me. HELP! BG has been infiltrated by HATERS! If you got 1. Why is it that the clubs on MainStreet are scared to have a hip- some issues with anything from your professors' stank hop night? We just had Ludacris in town and we didn't have any prob- lems. HATERS!!! breath to that short, little parking attendant that keeps smil- 2. Why are people complainin' over the Union? Damn, I use to be so ing at you after dropping them orange pieces of paper on poor that I use to fry cockroaches and eat em, stop belly achin' HATERS!!! your window, then "holla at a playa." Be smart, make sure 3. What happened to the DJ that played hip-hop in the Union on Wednesdays? HATERS!!! you contact the Madd Writer at 4. Why can't i find a fro pick in BG? They got my hair lookin' like [email protected]. Freeway's beard. Matter of fact, why can't a brother find a doo rag in BG? I had to cut up my girls pantyhose just to get some waves and The 8th person to email the Madd Writer will receive 2 ended up having my whole head smellin like crotch. free CD's!! "he Death of White Racism Part 1 of a 2 part series By Professor Manning Marable guest writer At the conclusion of his 1963 there is nothing unusual about it, another and get beyond skin color Americans remain detached from "Letter from Birmingham Jail," Dr. so there's nothing to talk about. and ethnicity"; "inspiring the terrible reality of 1 million Martin Luther King Jr., expressed The media does its best to keep Americans to appreciate its racial black people who are currently the "hope that the dark cloud of white Americans in a permanent diversity"; fostering "racial heal- incarcerated in this nation's pris- racial prejudice will soon pass fog by refusing to call the ing"; "color blindness"; and learn- ons is the unspoken assumption away and the deep fog of misun- American dilemma by its real ing "how the races can get along that they belong there. The lower derstanding will be lifted fro our name: racism. Media critic on a day-to- day basis." Nearly life expectancies, high infant- fear-drenched communities." William E. Alberts recently all of the media coverage pre- mortality rates, higher rates for Today, most white Americans observed that during former sumed that racial categories are hypertension, diabetes, and most still live their entire lives in "a President Clinton's so-called fixed and that racial differences other diseases, are largely deep fog of misunderstanding" "Race Initiative," the major news- could not be negotiated by chang- caused, it is assumed, by poor about the character, construction, papers deliberately employed ing attitudes rather than by reallo- health habits and a "culture of and reproduction of white racism code words in their editorials, cating resources and power. poverty." as a social system. For many, headlines, and news stories that The main pillars of structural One of the great paradoxes of there are permanent "clouds of would "make the ism disappear racism throughout American histo- being black in a racist society is racial prejudice" that have from race." For example, the ry as well as today have been that we must become preoccu- become a normal part of every- Washington Post repeatedly used white prejudice, power, and privi- pied with understanding, as thor- day life. Racial hierarchies are phrases such as "the country's lege. By "prejudice," I mean a oughly and completely as possi- seen as "natural" and are unques- racial picture," "the overall racial deep and unquestioned belief in ble, the very thing that we are tioned; incidents of police brutality climate," "relations between the natural superiority of white determined to destroy: racism. and "racial profiling" are "unfortu- Americans of different races and people over nonwhites. In his Du Bois described the problem of nate" but "probably unavoidable"; ethnic backgrounds," "racial mat- 1920 essay "the Souls of White everyday racism as a sequence school busing to promote racial ters," "the race theme," "an incen- Folk," W.E.B. Du Bois described of terrible events in which "you integration is harmful to "neigh- diary topic," and (my favorite) white supremacy as the belief are losing your own soul." borhood schools" and "quality "this most delicate and politically "that every great soul the world Du Bois's vivid description of education"; affirmative- action pro- dangerous of subjects." ever saw was a white man's soul; racism, written more than eighty grams are "racial quota's" that In the New York Times, the that every great deed the world years ago, still strikes home for give "special preferences" to aversion to the word "racism" was ever did was a white man's deed; me today: the denial of a home unqualified applicants for jobs and just as strong. The Times fre- that every great dream the world mortgage or a car loan, and wan- college admissions; economic quently used phrases such as ever sang was a white man's dering whether race played a fac- set-aside programs unfairly favor "the state of race relations," "the dream." A belief in the purity of tor in the decision; the white's minority-owned businesses and racial front," "the racial climate," whiteness demands- and is who refuse to sit next to a black deny government contracts to and "black-white relations." dependent on- the degradation of person on a crowded crowded more competitive, cost-effective Imbedded in the news coverage blackness. As Du Bois put it: bus or subway car, even when firms; and "no blacks or of Clintons Race Initiative was an "Darker peoples are dark in mind the seat is vacant; the taxicabs Hispanics" regularly attend our implied "solution" to the nations as well as in body; of dark, uncer- that speed past my outstretched church because for some strange racial problems, which was the tain, and imperfect descent; of arms, but cruise to a halt a block reason, "none live in our own challenge "to change the hearts frailer, cheaper stuff; they have no later to pick up whites; the state neighborhood." One of the luxu- and minds" of Americans about feelings, aspirations, and loves." highway patrol officer on the New ries of being white in a racist soci- race. This was expressed in a The essence of what Du Bois Jersey Turnpike who pulls me ety is that you never have to talk nearly endless series of plati- wrote back in 1920 still in many over to do a "routine check" about being white. When some- tudes: "toward racial harmony"; respects holds true today. A thing is viewed as normal, then "to prod Americans to talk to one major reason that millions of white Continued page 1£ Identify Yourself THEY DON'T GET THE MESSAGE By: B.Roberts To the educated and deep this will make intense sense/ the Promises of love you told me you were willing to give dense will disagree and throw up defense/ we got girls opening Throughout this love affair you have promised me a lifetime of fidelity, honor, and trust they legs for any man promising bread/ and they don't get the among many other things... message till they disease infested/ or accidentally pregnant/ by a You don't seem to know a promise is an assurance loser who pretends he forgot where he layed pipe, we got fools that you will or will not do something who don't believe in God, and they won't get it until hell fire kissin An expectation of hope you instilled in me. I believed your deceitful words of love. they ass and they wish they would of repented/ when church was Every time you said, "I love you," held on Sunday they wish they would have been up in it/ boys I would feel my inner being well up with joy. don't get it till they writin they momma on penitentiary paper, So, I promised I would fulfill my words of honesty. hangin pictures of kids they wish they would of taken care of/ and Your eyes were so convincing. Your smile warmed my heart. baby mama's they wish they would of loved/ or some don't get it, The gentleness of your touch always penetrated my soul. till they'reduced to a chalkline/ parents cryin at home wishin they It seemed do real would of beat that behind/ people don't stop getting high/ till they -Unitl you became unidentified: lips permanently peel, teeth rot, their a loser get lung cancer and Your actions became cruel, die/ even educated folk don't get it, all through high school buyin but your touch was still so sweet. Your words became wicked and obsessive, expensive fashions and J's/ and we wonder why we can't get col- but your "I love you" still tamed my heart. lege tuition paid/1 got the message, now you take it pass

As I continue to write, it on/ from the streets to the schools to the home/ my eyes well with tears and my soul cries out "I love you still" By Universal Speech My deceitful Love, identify yourself Identify your inner being

My heartaches: My soul is unfulfilled My mind cannot rest until I find my lost love I know it is still there Come back! Please! I love you FreeXpreslfe. spitsumbthin" I mmm Ludacris: Diversity, Values and Record Sales Spark Debate By Heather Crosby ness" of the UAO's decision to any event it is overtly apparent they booked him accordingly. bring superstar, platinum selling . In a society, wherein there are that UAO saw a need and sought Although his lyrics may create Hip Hop artist, Ludacris to thousands of different religions, to fulfill it. But what was that discussion, all in all, people like Bowling Green State University's races and ethnicity's, it is no sur- need? From the context of him; In fact, there are 3750 stu- Anderson Arena October 5, 2002. prise that there is no universal BGNews reporter, Michael dents here at BGSU, racially Before I address the "appropriate- ideology and/or a universal reli- ness" of the artist, let's first delve Ksenyak's article "Panel diverse, economically dissimilar, gion, that governs the way people into the contracted duties and Discusses Concert," moderator gender divergent and religiously think and behave. It's just a com- purpose of UAO. Neil Brown assumed that UAO assorted who would vouch for mon fact, that every person will According to the UAO Mission saw the need to create diversity. such an idea. So when Brown, not have the same thoughts, will statement, the organization "aims "I thought university was about like other persons against the not have the same preference of foods, and will not even have the to be a premier program board by who we are, which transcends decision to bring Ludacris to same preference of music as the providing diverse, entertaining, into who we think we can BGSU, questions the "diversity" person, or the groups of persons quality events that instill pride and become... If we are interested in UAO brings to BGSU's campus, next to them. I'm sure we'd all lasting memories in the hearts of diversity, why Ludacris?" Brown one might inquire along what lines agree this statement to be true. of diversity is he referring to: Nonetheless, in the validity of that "I thought university was about who we are, which tran- racial, economic, religious, gen- response, to my surprise on Oct. scends into who we think we can become... If we are der-oriented, which? Because 2nd, 2002 (2 days before the con- interested in diversity, why Ludacris?" looking at the shared results of cert) a discussion panel was gen- ticket sales, numerous volunteers, erated to discuss campus pro- -Neil Brown, Director of IMPACT and the overall excitement and gramming and the values they uti- lize when determining who comes success of the concert, it seems to campus. The discussion "mod- as though diversity was not only erated" by the director of integrat- BGSU students." Based on this questions. To students of BGSU, initiated, but also embodied and ed moral principles and critical covenant established between the Why Ludacris, Why? Joel promoted throughout. "The crowd thinking (IMPACT), Neil Brown, organization and the students of Freimark, member of Board of sang and jumped in unison, hav- and prompted by Matt Donahue, BGSU, along with the record- Directors for UAO answers; "UAO ing a positive time... SO much a BSGU popular culture profes- breaking sales of the Ludacris is a non profit organization. Our unity," Freimark recalls, "It was a sor, Betina Shuford, the assistant concert (3750 tickets in 5 hours to goal is to provide quality enter- great party and everyone was vice president of student affairs be exact), it seems inherent that tainment. We made the move for invited. Everyone was there to and director of multicultural affairs and Academic Initiatives, Nick UAO has fulfilled their promise to Ludacris, because our goal is to have a blast with Ludacris and Gurich, University Activities the campus. Seemingly, trust, bring the best acts, for the least that's what they got. The concert Organization (UAO) Board of dedication, and hard work are the amount of money without going featured the least number of inci- Director, Jeannie Ludlow, interim moral principles and values that over the twenty-dollar ticket. dents for the largest amount of director of the women's studies UAO utilized in determining who Because BGSU is a top-40 cam- people." Apparently, the echoing program, Steve Weigand and they brought to campus. pus, in order to sell out Anderson demands of Ludacris's "Move Alex Frondorf, both students in Apparently, the students of BGSU arena, they need top 40 acts." So Bitch" didn't mentally trap audi- and representative of the IMPACT agree and appreciate the mission Ludacris, like Everclear, like the ence members into a fixed trance program. Although the discussion statement, not only written, but Roots, Run DMC and Moby and to push and shove neighboring may have been intended to dis- Bush, groups previously brought on-lookers. Who'd a thought? So cuss collective groups on campus also and more importantly carried was UAO's decision to bring who sought to procure suitable out by this student run organiza- to BGSU's campus by UAO is a campus programming, it became tion. UAO, an organization "for top-40 act. So logically, as many Ludacris to BGSU "appropriate?" a discussion of the "appropriate- the people, and by the people." In concert promoters nationwide do, The survey, amidst a crowd of Q

pus as well. For to simply limit nificantly, 1 st year minority stu- Meeting wherein she is a Team JUMP Page our "integrated moral principles dents, that we are trying to get to Leader and mentor to newly and critical thinking," to that for- return next year. Perhaps established mentors, be sure to Finish what you Started! mulated and heightened by stronger alliances will be created wish her all the luck and success .Ludacris, is simply, well... ludi- in the future, but for now Continued from page 18 in the world. All in all, Miss Allison crous. S.M.A.R.T. depends on its own attributes much of her success in- 3750 college students, enthusias- resources and the few groups that life to her parents at home, and tically says yes. do make an effort to take advan- sophomore year professor Dr. In reality the panel of faculty tage of the program. The program Paul Morris here at BGSU who and administrators tried, but is young and has yet to reach a gave her a job in his lab and rather failed to find these "univer- TJSG point of tough assessment and worked to get her a five-thousand sal values" necessitated to deter- Continued from page 5 therefore there are kinks and dollar research grant at the mine what entertainers comes to its members. drawbacks. However S.M.A.R.T. national institute of health; both of campus. Under the biased mod- USG feels that improvements is only showing signs of getting which nurtured her talent, her eration and biased perspectives, have been made and will continu- better looking at the fact that there drive and her dream to succeed. it is no surprise that students ally be made in efforts to answer are 120 freshmen and a long wait- Miss Allison will graduate May were unable to determine a student interests more effectively. ing list, versus the 65 that started 2003, and if she is not at the checklist of universal morals and USG also strives to more accu- out in 1999. If the numbers University of Oxford next fall, values. Nonetheless, according to rately publicize the outcomes of aren't enough just ask the fresh- she'll be in the Maryland, D.C. Freimark, "UAO will continue to meetings with administrators and men participants. Rollin Godette, area pursing her medical degree. take into account, just as they other organizations. USG also an architecture major from Detroit, In the meantime, Allison encour- have for every other show, the feels that the group is more cohe- Mi. believes " S.M.A.R.T. is a ages first year students, to "set a negative and positive sentiments sive and is working hard to be great program." He states, "it firm foundation; it's easier for of the students," the group their more effective. helped me meet a lot of people." your grades to fall down, than organization is dedicated to Now that you know the secrets When asked about any com- they are to be raised up. Stay entertaining. "This was definitely of the USG, go and embark on a plaints, Godette replied, "I think Focused. Have short term and not a mistake, it was one of or journey to the fourth floor of the there should be more activities, long term goals" and wholeheart- greatest shows ever," says student union and embrace the social and academic!" edly pursue them. Her academic Freimark. All in all, just as USG, after all they are here for Continued from page 9 progress is evidence that persons you. No concern is too big, no Jeannie Ludlow suggested during also throughout the Nation. For of color are capable of achieving concern is too small, from parking the panel, this "controversy over recently, after continual interview- excellence to the highest degree. tickets to state budget concerns. Ludacris" is a mere "smoke ing, Allison, was chosen out of I encourage students to follow the In fact if you're feeling adventur- screen" that distracts us from the the entire body of students at light provided by the torch, Miss ous you can even join USG or real issues. If the faculty, the BGSU, to apply to for the Rhodes Kena Allison has erected and take part in the general assem- administrators, the students were Scholarship. Out of the Nation's continues to carry; I know I will. truly interested in creating and bly meetings, which are held best and brightest students, 32 White Racism every Monday night at 7:30 pm preserving the values and moral winners are chosen, given a full Continued from page 16 in 113 Olscamp. fiber of who "we" bring to cam- scholarship, to study for a year at of my license and registration, Contact info: pus," they would be dedicating all the University of Oxford. So if you even though I am driving under their sentiments toward clearing USG:404 union see Kena, on her way to a the speed limit; the restaurant the "smoke." If diversity, is one of [email protected] 419-372-8116 Science Horizon meeting, the delivery dispatcher who curtly the issues, as Brown proclaims it S1TORT organization of which she created informs me that take-out service to be, let's focus on the diversity Continued from page 7 and established on campus to in Manhattan is unavailable not only in the entertainers who encourage women and students above 120th Street. The funda- come to campus, let us also ineffective organizations are by of color to pursue degrees in sci- mental challenge to the existence delve into the students, the pro- not targeting the group that has ence field, or on her way to a of democracy in America was,. fessors, the administrators, and access to the largest amount of S.M.A.R.T. (Students of Color and still remains, white racism. the curriculum "we" bring to cam- minority students and more sig- Aiding, Retaining and Teaching) WMM&&& INTRODUCING...

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