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In conjunction with a national teleconference on women's issues. University faculty gathered yester- day to discuss ways to improve the atmosphere on campus. The teleconference "Women's lives. Women's Voices and Women's Solutions: Shaping the National Agenda for Women in Higher Education." lent way to a discussion about ways to help women "lift as they climb." Teaching and learning, work and life, leadership, partnership and out- reach programs were also discussed. "One of the most important themes of the conference was how we can make college campuses-fit with women's lives." said Vickie Shields, director of women's stud- ies Those who attended found Ihe discussion to be a positive experi- ence, especially since the Universi- ty's siudent body is 63 percent female. "I think when marginalized groups come logelhei to achieve a common goal it is very energizing," s.nd Sallye McKee, University office ol provost. "Women's leadership involves our own differences and celebrates ihe vvav women can move ahead." AMYJO L. BROWN/ The BG News said Suzanne Craw lord, dean ol Continuing Education. DIARIES — Two of the seven Civil War diaries donated last week to the University's Center of Archives lay on a 140-year-old desk which was donated seven The group came up with several years ago. The desk had contained hundreds of Civil War letters. The recently acquired diaries detail the lives of the soldiers who served in the 21st Ohio Vol- agenda goals to help the Universh) improve the atmosphere for women. unteer Infantry. line idea was to create an ongo- ing, drop-in. casual development mi where members of the Uni- vcisiiv's learning community would be invited to collaborate and provide Donated diaries give insight to Civil War insight on how to further develop higher education for women. AMYJO L BROWN took in naming vet to be tran- experience far-off in time. What ASSISTAM MANAGING i-mum i he soldiers— scribed and the ordinary people were thinking is Another idea was to portray ihe many of whom He, JLts-iX A/.A ft,iice,-(u£ tone, iti XAe, -HOAXA handwriting is very important to American Cul- positive aspects ol women in higher difficult to read tures" education and to celebrate women in A unique and rare collection °' still have descen- FOA. Xte, iJLoodu jiite oj ktXXle, dants living near- due to the dif- A transcribed version of the websites. Civil War diaries «iii he available ferent style of di.iiics should he available to stu- to University students interested in by. Most of the UJAVAA, -ia.ee, Xo -face, a-hd. -An-nA Xo Aa.t\d The panel also discussed oppor- soldiers in the v. ruing and dents and faculty on microfilm by tunities such as more on-campus studying them. XAe, a/iwvd o4 XAe, co*n&a.Xa-nXA nAXXie,. vocabulary the end of the summer. The original The seven dunes from 1862 21st O.V.I, came internships and a possible job trade. used. manuscripts will still be available were officially signed over to the from this region Family impact studies and the of Ohio, includ- TMJLA.0. WorjLyrAy\ According upon request. University's Center for Archival to Yon. the doc- "We do not exhibit the manu- creation of housing for nontradition- , Collections last week The rjocu ing Wood, .:! students were other issues that Ottawa and Defi- uments are of scripts." Yon said. "Our role is to ments are estimated to be worth written aScut tf)< ocatlj of tjtr 6rotljer. value to both preserve them because of their his were also discussed. $16,000. ance , Counties. Dilworth himself £t. Wofcrt Gampt'e 3)ifwc>rtfj undergraduate torical value " "Women in higher education is Written by Lt. Robert Sample and graduate One of ihe main reasons the also about personal development Dilworth during the beginning of was born in Han- students in not University's Archives obtained the and space." McKee said '"Women the Civil War. the diaries arc ol Big cock county. "You hardly ever find a diary O.V.I, until his death by a shell only the History department, but manuscripts was because ol its abil- need to see themselves as citizens of nificance to the University- fragment during the "Battle of the also in American Culture Studies ity to preserve them. The previous Archives because they contain like this, let alone seven written by the universe Clouds" at Kennesaw Mountain. and humanities related fields. owner ol the Dilworth Collection, detailed descriptions of the 21st a company commander." said Paul "I think we also need to keep in Ga.. in 1863. He is buried in the "The life of people in the past is which among the seven diaries also Ohio Volunteer Infantry (O.V.I.). Yon, director of the Archival Col- mind that not everyone is aspiring to lections. Marietta National Cemetery what we're interested in here." said includes two poems, felt that its move up, we need to have respect Writing as if speaking to his The Dilworth Collection is cur- Philip Terrie. director of American historical value was more important wife. Dilworth recorded the troop's Dilworth was the second-highest tor those who want to stay where rently available to students who Culture Studies. "(The Dilworth movements, camp lite and politics. ranking officer in the division's Ihe) arc." said Mary Krueger, direc- wish to read over it. however, it has collection) is a great avenue into an Especially important is the care he- Compan) I He served with the 21st See DIARIES, page 3. lor of women's studies. Club athletes angered by rule about playing intramural sports club or varsity level, the intramural ticipate in any activity on campus. collegiate and club sixcer players said. "If we asked intramural players BKTHSHOKMAKKR As a result, all four women were program is attempting to provide However, Thad Long, directoi of are ineligible to participate at the if they wanted to play against club or siVII WRITER kicked off the intramural team. more opportunities lor others. intramural sports, sees things a little intramural level." varsity athletes, a lot of them would Members of that team said they "We have 85 intramural soccer believe they're being treated unfair- differently. Almost all universities have this probably say. 'No way " A continuing goal of the intra- "We aren't keeping people from issue to deal with." Long said. Club teams, like v.usilv teams. teams this year," I ong said, "and we mural sports program has been to ly- receive some type of funding from real!) onl) have space for 80. "I don't see any reason why. playing soccer at all." Long said. "We're not saying we're trying to eliminate the expression. "It's just '"Students have plenty of opportuni- keep up with the Joneses; we're just the University that comes out of stu- We're packed they're doing this." said Emma While Long is the director of Intramurals." ties to play. We just try 10 have these irymg to be consistent." dents' general fee Kendrick. freshman member of the intramural sports, the decision to This past week it has done just rules to make ihings fair for every- Long explained that there are "Intramural teams don't pay a fee that, and the intramural program has women's club team. "All they said 10 join and ihey don't receive any make these rules lies in the hands of was that it was against the rules." one " -cv eral reasons why club and varsity found itself in Ihe limelight. The rule that Long refers to is athletes are prohibited from playing funding al all." Long said 2i student members of the Intramur- Other members of the team have al Advisory Board. Last week, four club soccer play - printed in the intramural handbook, intramurals. The final reason is implemented expressed anger with the intramural Not only do they create these ers violated the policy that forbids and is available on the registration "We expect that intramural teams m a spirit of fairness to all athletes. club or varsity level athletes from program, saying that because they By limiting a student's involvement pay fees to the University., they sheet and on-line. will be more competitive if the ath- \ participating in the same sport at the in a given sport to the intramural. shouldn't be denied the right to par- Il states that "all I9Q9-200O inter- letes are all on the same level." he i See CLUB, page 8. intramural level.
Opinions differ on SPORTS 8 progress of new Aztec MARISSA RUBIN "From what I've heard from the STAFF WRITER Lalino community, their food isn't true to Mexican cuisine," Popovich said. "It's bland and dry." Although the Aztec's grand open- The authenticity of the food is not ing drew in large numbers of cus- an issue, according to Murphy. tomers, business has begun to slow Kalhcleen Ansana. who lived in down. Mexico for six years and knows the "Like any new restaurant, we food, comes in twice a week in the were busy for the first week, then we morning to work on recipes. slowed down for a bit, but we're The restaurant's recipes originate picking back up," said John Murphy, from the Baja and Senoran regions, assistant manager of the Mexican considered the heart of Mexico. restaurant on Main Street. One reason for the drop in busi- However. Popovich said the pioblem is that the food "just does- ness could be attributed to concern over the authenticity of the food. n't taste good." Ruggers knock oft "I think a problem is Ihcir mass ■ Marcos Popovich, president of BEN FRENCH/ The BG News production. It's just not Mexican powerhouse Detroit at the Lalino Student Union, said Lati- AZTEC — The Aztec restaurant recently has plans to change their menu due to the recent com- home to keep 6-year nos on campus are not impressed plaints of the mexican-style food from customers. with the Aztec's food. home streak alive. • See AZTEC, page 8. I page 2 The BG News Thursday, March 30, 2000] WORLD xvww.bgnews.com/ap The World Death toll linked to Ugandan sect nears 700
In Brief THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iran agrees to pump more RUGAZI. Uganda — The chil- oil dren and neighbors who had looked VIENNA. Austria (AP) — After on in horrified wonder for two days first refusing to join its OPEC col- drifted away yesterday, accustomed leagues in an agreement to increase by now to the gruesome sight of oil production. Iran reversed course shirtless workers tugging twisted yesterday, saying it will pump more bodies through a narrow doorway to keep other producers from taking onto the green lawn. away its market shire, But that didn't mean the horror Mexico, one of the leading oil had ceased. The death count linked producers not in the Organization of to a Christian doomsday seel Petroleum Exporting Countries, also climbed ever higher yesterday — to plans to increase output. nearly 700 — in what officials said Oil prices fell on world markets is one of the largest mass murders in on the prospect of more crude flow- recent history. ing into markets, but stocks of oil The latest collection of twisted, companies rose on the prospect that decaying bodies was uncovered in lower crude prices would improve the plain gray fieldstone house of profit margins on sales of refined Dominic Kataribabo. an excommu- products, such as gasoline. nicated Roman Catholic priest and a At a White House news confer- sect leader. ence yesterday. President Clinton By mid-afternoon, the workers' said the OPEC agreement should reduce both home heating costs and two-day task was complete: 81 gasoline prices over the next few mostly naked bodies of nameless people were pulled from the brown 4SW weeks, and he urged "oil companies to do everything they can to bring earth beneath the floor of a 10-by-IO savings to consumers as quickly as foot room in Kataribabo's home, possible." examined briefly and reburicd. Ear- Clinton said lower oil prices lier this week, 74 mutilated and would help to sustain economic strangled bodies, many of them chil- growth in the United States and dren, were unearthed from a mass throughout the world. grave in a small sugarcane field in Kataribabo's backyard. By yesterday, the gruesome task had sapped the swagger of Ugandan lie Nation investigators and forensics experts who arrived here Monday to figure out how so many people had died In Brief and who killed them. They had few answers, and police were looking for Jury convicts men in prosti- more graves. Associated Press Photo tution ring case "I want to know why these peo- ple were killed." said a muted God- ST. LOUIS (AP) — Six men CULT — Locals look at bodies which were removed from a mass grave hidden under a doomsday sect leader's former home yes- have been convicted of operating a frey Bangirana, a senior criminal terday. juvenile prostitution ring thai prose- investigator from the distant capital. cutors said stretched across nearly Kampala. pound in nearby Kanungu. in a pit latrine on the compound, nephew. Bart Bainomukama. told As the bodies were found, neigh- half the country and a Canadian Yesterday's discoveries bring to At least 330 people burned to triggering a murder investigation. them his uncle had said he was dig- bors wondered how the strangula- province. al least 673 the number of dead death there. Kataribabo. 64. is Days after the fire. 153 more ging a pit for a refrigerator. A hole tion of so many people could go The members of the so-called found in three compounds in south- believed to have been among the decomposing bodies were found driven through the floor quickly unheard, how the digging of graves Evans family were found guilty western Uganda that once belonged dead — a body thought to be his was buried in a Buhunga village com- revealed a human leg. That led to the and the burials of more than 100 Tuesday of all 45 counts listed on a to the sect, which had up to 1.000 found in the ruins, still wearing a pound belonging to the sect. Then, discovery of the 81 additional people could pass unnoticed. grand jury indictment. Police said members Officials believe most of clerical collar. on Friday, police discovered the first corpses. Authorities are pursuing the two the verdict ended the largest federal the dead were sect members. Authorities initially called the Rugazi mass grave when they came Of the bodies pulled out. 48 were main leaders of the Movement for prosecution ot a juvenile prostitu- Scenes of horror linked to the conflagration a mass suicide. But to inspect Kataribabo's compound. children. Two-thirds were female the Restoration of the Ten Com- tion ring in U.S. history. apocalyptic sect have emerged within days, investigators discov- Investigators found the bodies in They were all interred on the same mandments of God, Cledonia "It's been three years, and I am repeatedly since March 17, when ered six strangled, mutilated corpses (he house after Kataribabo's day about a month ago, police Mwennde and Joseph Kibwctcrc. an happy." said Maryland Heights fire engulfed the chapel of a com- pathologist Thaddcus Barungi said. excommunicated Roman Catholic Police Sgt. Joe Delia, whose depart- ment stumbled onto ihe ring during a 1997 traffic stop in the St. Louis suburb. Authorities said that organizers for 17 years had recruited jnrls Witness recalls rape, torture as teen in Serb camps mostly between 14 and 18 years old, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS soldier, each of whom raped them behind a screen at the landmark rape arc accused of war crimes violations cleansing" campaign. In Foca. mostly from Minnesota and Wiscon- for weeks in the summer of 1992. trial — the first sexual enslavement during the 3 1/2-year war in Bosnia, scores of women were herded into a sin, and employed them under fake She recounted a litany of torture — prosecution in an international court the worst carnage in Europe since high school, gymnasium and motel THE HAGUE. Netherlands — names in escort services and mas- gang rapes, threats to cut the shape — that began last week. World War II. Some 200,000 Bosni- at the outset of the Bosnian war. sage parlors nationwide. Eight years after she was tortured of a cross into her flesh — that con- Former Bosnian Serb fighters ans died or are missing and an esti- The defendants, flanked by blue- The si\ men were each convicted repeatedly at a Bosnian Serb camp jured up scenes of medieval barbari- on several counts of interstate pros- and raped night after night — so Dragoljub Kunarac. Radomir Kovac mated 20,000 women were raped uniformed guards, sat unflinchingly titution, conspiracy and money laun- many times she lost count — a ty and Zoran Vukovic arc the defen- during the conflict, which formally yesterday as the witness testified in dering. They face maximum sen- young Muslim woman sobbed yes- She was 15 years old at the time. dants. They arc accused of running a ended with the 1995 Dayton peace full view of them, alternating tences ranging from 45 to 125 years terday as she relived it all before a "There are no words in this world network of so-called "rape camps" accords. between sobs and outrage. in prison UN. court. that can describe my feeling," she in Foca. southeast of Sarajevo in Prosecutors say the widespread But when she identified Vukovic The jury ordered them to forfeit In wrenching, horrific testimony told the UN. judges. "It was the Bosnia-Herzegovina. All three have and organized rapes were intended as one of her attackers and pointed property, including SI million in at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal, worst that could happen to me." pleaded innocent. to humiliate the women and their out he was old enough to be her cash, foul homes in the Minnea|xilis the woman told how she and other The woman, identified only as Serb paramilitaries backed by families and to terrorize Muslims father, he looked askance and shift- area and five luxury automobiles. girls were passed from soldier to witness No. 50. testified from Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic into flight as part of a Serb "ethnic ed his posture.
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This Bush / Moby concert is So what could be better than The MTV Campus Invasion Tour MTV? Bush/Moby good for that requires getting a majority of it from me to try to squelch this cam- GOOD for the campus. However, has the stamp of the station that those interested to buy tickets. Next pus love-in because we've actually this concert should be seen as a This is going to be the biggest practically everyone on this campus building block for better things to year, who knows? landed an act people have heard of event at this University in at least the grew upon. If you didn't have cable, University make on to the BG scene. If UAO but let me just say this: it's about last three years, which is how long I you still had a grasp of what was If this concert proves to generate decides that Bush and Moby are the going on with MTV. I found ogt enough excitement around campus, friggin' time. have been a student here. MTV is best they can do and thusly reverts to about rap and hip-hop through MTV. With the advent of a concert com- next year could feature a more I've been a part of this campus the most influential music station in their typical bookings then we are and yet this station's seal of ing into Bowling Green I cannot diverse headliner such as those men- since the fall of '97. In that time I the world. Tf a video is being played have anything but praise for UAO to going to be in trouble. Don't start on MTV. the artist will gel popular, approval does not mean a thing to tioned in Mr. Ragland's letter. have witnessed a whopping TWO getting kissy-faced with UAO just provide us with an incredible event. it's as simple as that. MTV is non- the campus' minority community? Another point I want to mention acts that have caught the attention of yet; they need to prove that they can But. as all things go around here, the campus, the first being the Hank discriminate with their musical is that this concert is more than the bring an event like this into BG I do not think that this concert people will try to reject the efforts Rollins spoken word concert at the selection. Bush and Moby show. MTV is spon- more often than once a decade. should be an issue of race in any made by those who manage to bring now-defunct Lenhart Grand Ball- soring this event by having other They play rock. pop. hip-hop, way. Brian Engelman and his Con- popular music into town. I am in no room (a presentation booked by events, free events, during the after- r&b and virtually every other kind cert Committee have gotten the way connected to UAO. but I was WBGU and WFAL not UAO) and noon before the concert. Want to try Scott Caster of popular modern music today. campus excited about something for upset by the comments made by the second being this Bush and out for the Real World or Road They chose to put on their bill the first time in quite a while. If James C. Ragland in Tuesday's letter Moby concert at the Anderson Gym- [email protected] Rules? I can guarantee that there is this year two groups from Britain. minority students choose not to in The BG News. nasium (c'mon. there are high more than a concert that will come The first. Bush, is a modern rock attend, then that is their choice, it's While I admit that the Campus school gyms in this state with better into town. If UAO brought in. say. band that appeals to most types of as simple as that. Invasion concert docs not lean seating capacities than Anderson). UAO getting better Mariah Carey, would we have the people. This concert is a stepping stone towards a hip-hop or Latin music events beforehand that the Campus That this campus has been a virtual crowd, there is no need to slam the vacuum of decent events has stuck 1 he other. Moby, is probably one from which much higher plateaus Invasion Tour will be bringing in? It really seems that doing good fact that something interesting is Probably not. Bush. Moby and MTV in my craw for awhile. of the most popular and influential can be reached in the future. It may just isn't good enough for some peo- be very possible for the University going on around this dismal campus. are all combined into one package Let's look at our MAC buddies DJ's in the music industry today. He ple, doesn't it? brings influences from virtually to host a higher-caliber group that First I wanted to point out that deal. around the state. Ohio University I am writing to voice my opinion every type of music into his materi- could appeal to more people later on minorities were not necessarily cut Mr. Ragland. it is understandable has had George Carlin and Anthony on a letter printed in Tuesday's BG al. These are two groups that should down the line. For now, everyone is out of the concert-voting process. that Bush and Moby might not fit That Boston Common's guy recent- News by James C. Ragland. Presi- be able to draw a large, diverse focused on (he satisfaction of as Last fall I recall taking a survey, like everyone's tastes. I'm not here to ly. Miami has had Bill Cosby! Now how big would a Bill Cosby engage- dent of Phi Beta Sigma. It seems that crowd. many of the students as possible many other people on campus, ask- shut down any chances of diverse ing what types of genres and bands ment be here at BG. especially when he believes that the UAO's choice to Earlier this year, 1500 surveys Rome wasn't built in a day, you concert acts, but this concert is a we're a "learning community" push- bring the MTV Campus Invasion know. we would like to see come into BG stepping stone to bringing large were passed out on this campus to a ing diversity so much. Tour to our humble little town isn't for the spring. There was no specific events on campus and should not be broad spectrum of students. The As far as Brian Engelman's using catering to the minority community people polled outside in the Union stopped. Take a look at what we have overwhelming majority wanted to of this concert to promote his own Oval, just those interested in taking coming in here in April: two acts here at BG. I say this: What do you have a spring concert, and approxi- presidential campaign. I say, what the survey. Sorry that I decided to It is a rare occasion to see a pop- want then? mately 85 percent of the students that could only be more white bred if the heck is wrong about that? Engel- pick MTV Campus Invasion events ular live act on stage. And if "very surveyed chose "Rock" as their first they were country. Oh, so you say This year. Brian Engelman and man is pointing out the fact that he and Bush on my ticket...but I took few minority students, if any, recog- choice for the type of group to bring. "Hey Caster, shut up, we've had a the rest of the UAO Concert Com- has done things for this University, the opportunity to vote and now we nize Bush and Moby." you can jazz group in here for parents' week- mittee have taken an organization Keep in mind now that the Concert see the results. always open up to alternative and and that he does have the intelli- end!" Yeah, we had a jazz group, that was left in total shambles after Committee's budget is limited. electronic music as much as you gence and will power to go the extra In order to generate any hype for the whole They Might Be Giants would like to see the campus recog- possibly the WHITEST jazz group Brian Engelman did the best he mile for the students' sake. I believe having concerts on campus. UAO nize hip-hop and Latin music. that exists: the Manhattan Transfer. fiasco and turned it into something could, finding probably the biggest that the Engelman/ Jill Whyde ticket had to reach out and find a tour that If we're going to honestly keep this university students are starting to be tour that would have came on the is the most down to earth and deter- many would enjoy. If this concert diversity message up, then let's put proud of again. amount of money he had to offer. mined pair for the job. Engelman v.crc a failure, that would almost 77»i Schavilz our money where our mouth is, Engelman had to start rock bot- The suggestions Mr. Ragland gave has helped the University substan- guarantee no prospects of future bring in Wynton Marsalis and the in his letter were absolutely ludi- tially in returning a sense of opti- jadedtim @ usa.net tom this year, with virtually no bud- concerts. That is what almost hap- Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra or the crous just for the fact that BG could mism to the students about the pened last year with the They Might get given to him by the University. Mingus Big Band, not the watered never realistically afford them. UAO. and I believe that he will give Be Giants concert I do not recall down pop crap that we had shoved He started jmall. bringing a rela- Mariah Carey is one of the top his absolute best at any undertaking many fussing that last year's concert down our throat's last year.- tively unknown band from New Bush/Moby just a female singers in the world right he embarks upon as president. was a travesty because it was not York called "Seeking Homer." The Now I understand that one of the "diverse" enough for the campus. It turnout was not very big, but still now. She's playing to crowds of He has already shown he has beginning UAO boys wants to be USG presi- 45.000 people, not 4,500 like Ander- had low-ticket sales and little everyone remained optimistic. He leadership qualities, now let's take dent. While I can't blame him for son can hold. Carlos Sanlana is cur- appeal then booked jam band "Ekoostik jumping on the good publicity, has rently riding the success of his the next step and get him into office. Hookah," an act that has become Granted, this year's concert will WOO HOO!! WERE GETTING anyone forgotten the They Might Be multi-platinum CD and an awards quite popular in Ohio the last few cost more than last year's, attempt, BUSH AND MOBY!!!! Well excuse Giants debacle of a year ago? The show where he won something like but UAO is trying to guarantee a me if I don't initiate the ticker tape bottom line is that UAO has hardly years. 12 Grammys. He is huge right now. Brandon A. O'Dell successful show. And. unfortunately. parade down Wooster Street. Far be been a boon to this campus in either That concert was a big success. and unfortunately, too huge for BG bodelQP bgnel. bgsu. edu Letters to the Editor Policy 210 West Hall Bowling Green State University Do you agree with all of this? We doubt It. 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Decisions made by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board are final. v. page 5 "hursday, March 30. 2000 The BG News WORLD www. bgnews.com/ap Group approves resolution allowing same-sex unions THK ASSOCIATED PRESS Rabbinic Neiwork. Because of the issue's volatili- GREENSBORO, N.C. — ty, sessions at the group's annual Reform Jewish leaders yesterday convention here this week were overwhelmingly approved a reso- held privately. The resolution was lution giving rabbis the option of approved overwhelmingly by a presiding at gay commitment cer- voice vote during yesterday's ple- nary session. CCAR officials emonies. said. With the vote, the Central Con- ference of American Rabbis Two years ago. the rabbis became the most influential U.S. delayed voting on a similar pro- religious group to sanction same- posal. sex unions. The Torah condemns male homosexual intercourse, but The resolution applies to the Reform Judaism now supports 1,800 members of the Central same-sex civil unions and a Conference of American Rabbis, decade ago approved openly gay who serve at least 1.5 million rabbis. Some Reform rabbis have Reform Jews. Reform Judaism is already officiated at same-sex cer- the largest and most liberal of emonies at synagogues. Judaism's three major branches in North America. Reform Judaism's rabbinate bases its position on contempo- Rabbi Charles Kroloff. rary understanding of homosexu- CCAR's president, said the reso- ality and the Jewish values of lution shows the conference's human dignity and justice. belief that "'gay and lesbian Jews, and the committed relationships Opponents feared the resolu- they form with their partners, tion would divide rabbis and Associated Press Photo deserve the recognition and alienate Reform Judaism from respect due to people created in Israel, where it seeks stronger FIRE — A Cobb County firefighter removes rubble from a trailer home after an early morning fire killed eight people inside yester- recognition. the image of God." day in Acworth, Ga. The Union of American The resolution calls lor the Hebrew Congregations, a coali- rabbinate to develop sample cere- tion of 895 Reform congrega- monies for rabbis who choose to tions, has approved resolutions 8 killed in mobile home fire in Georgia officiate at same-gender cere- supporting civil unions and monies It also said the relation- mobile home, authorities said. The fire stalled in or near a prised Cochran would have seven ^indiscrimination against gays, THt ASSOCIATED PRESS ship between two same-gender "It appears they were all trying to clothes dryer and probably smol- other people living with her. and the Unitarian Universalist Jewish people is worthy of affir- ACWORTH. Ga. — A fast-mov- exit." said Mark Greshum. dered in some clothes before it "If there was a stray, she look Association has officially mation through Jewish ritual. ing fire engulfed a four-bedroom spokesman for the Cobb County spread, said John Oxendine. the them in — anyone, anything. She endorsed decisions by its clergy to mobile home early yesterday, killing state insurance and fire commission- "This is a call to all religious Eire Department had a huge heart." he said. perform same-sex unions. eight people, including an infant Neighbor Jim Wheeling said he er. .denominations to bring the same Though Converse said his mobile Presbyterian, United Linda Joanne Cochran. her four tried to open windows to gel lo the When the flames did spread they homes arc equipped with smoke prophetic voice to lift our nation children, a niece, her teen-age son's Methodist and Episcopal church victims, but all he could see inside quickly engulfed the mobile home, detectors. Oxendine said "either • from the bonds of prejudice to girlfriend and the girlfriend's baby which was fully ablaze when fire- leaders are expected to take up the were thick smoke and the red glow there was no smoke detector or. if embrace all members of the all died in the blaze that broke out fighters arrived at 3:15 a.m. issue this year. of flames. there was one, it was not opera- . American family," said Rabbi around 3 a.m. 30 miles northwest of Identities of all the victims were Atlanta. Officials said the double- "The back end was burning pret- tional." - Eric Weiss, executive director of ty good and you could see the smoke not immediately available. Ed Con- wide mobile ho-nc did not have a "Had there been a working the Bay Area Jewish Healing On the Net: Central Confer- coming out all around the trailer. I verse, owner of mobile-home park, working smoke detector. smoke detector." he said, "they Center in San Francisco, speaking ence of American Rabbis site: knew it was too late then." Wheeling identified Cochran and gave her http://www.ccarnet.org Five of the bodies were found in would have awakened and had plen- on behalf of the Gay and Lesbian a bedroom near the back door and said. "I just wish to God there was relationship to the other victims. ty of time to get out " three others were in the front of the something else 1 could've done." converse said he wasn't sur- NEED A GOOD LAUGH? turn to DON PRYOR FOR GRADUATE For the Graduate Student page 3 STUDENT SENATE PF RESIDENT at Young Professional HOMESTEAD |30 E WUMDgftM SOCCl How Imp Green OhK LOCATION, PRICE & SELECTION (4191 354-6036 You Will Find The Best Housing With Us! • Recently Appointed to The Board of Directors of the National Association of Graduate & Professional Students. 805THURSTIN -Two Bedrooms. 1 Bath. Furnished. 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Austria — stormy that it was unlikely the Storms and dense cloud cover in the search could be resumed yesterday. high mountains delayed the search The forecast for Thursday called for yesterday for a snowboarder report- no improvement in conditions. ed missing after an Alpine avalanche Most of the victims were training buried skiers beneath tons of snow, to be ski instructors. They included killing at least II people. six Austrians. one Slovak, two Ten people were found dead in Finns, one Belgian and one Dane. the area of the huge snow slide south Flower-decoraled coffins con- of Salzburg and another died at a taining the bodies of nine of the vic- hospital. Two others were able to tims were brought yesterday to a free themselves while rescuers dug church in Niedernsill for an ecu- out a third survivor. menical memorial service later in Authorities had spoken of two the afternoon. The two others have missing snowboarders but by this already been transferred to their afternoon they said only one families, officials said. appeared to be missing, based on a One trainee told Austrian state missing person report filed with television the slide was caused by an local police. instructor whose skis set loose a Additionally, another person may wall of snow. The Austria Press also have been buried by the Agency said two snowboarders had avalanche, which swept down the apparently started the avalanche and Kitzsteinhorn mountain Tuesday were believed buried under the afternoon. snow. The search was suspended at sun- Seven helicopters assisted more down Tuesday and was to have than 150 rescue personnel looking Associated Press Photo resumed at dawn yesterday. Opera- for victims in the Zell am See area. tions were delayed after storms in 30 miles south of Salzburg. Special- SEARCHING — Avalanche dogs wait in cars in Niedernsill, Ausria, yesterday to be brought up to the avalanche site at Kitzstein- the area severely reduced visibility. ly trained avalanche dogs were also horn mountain. Officials said the risk of further on the scene. Scientists are looking to take the ouch out of vaccines by taking out needles THE ASSOCIATED PRESS alternatives to the needle and electrical engineer Mark Allen to insulin found ii significantly the three-day conference are under- stream by way of the mouth and syringe. develop a prototype device, which reduced blood sugai levels indiabet- going human testing but are at least small airways. looks like a nicotine patch, of 400 i< rats, Prausnitz s.iid in a presenta- two years away from coming to SAN FRANCISCO — The days "Why don't people like needles? Scientists also are turning to of being on pins and needles while Very simply, it hurts — and people silicon-based microscopic needles, tion this week .ii a meeting of ihc market you wait for your flu shot or insulin don't like what hurts." said Mark each no wider lhan a human hair American Chemical Society. Taking a page from the genetically engineered food More injection could soon be a thing of the Prausnitz. a chemical engineering The tiny, hollow needles arc so The race to develop alternatives hypospray seen on television's "Star than 25 papers were expected to be Trek" in ihe 1960s. PowderJect past. professor from the Georgia Institute small, the researchers say, that med- comes amid concern about the dan- presented on the benefits of modify- of Technology. "The needle's been ication can be delivered through the ger ol used needles transmitting dis- Pharmaceuticals of Fremont, Calif. 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Cleanup crews senl huge dangling Dow mow n forth Worth, a city ol pieces of glass crashing lo the pave 480.000 about 30 miles west of Dal- mem from Fort Worth's skyscrapers las, was scaled oft as crews pushed __ r: Wednesday as rescuers searched foi 200-pound panes of glass to the more victims of tornadoes that ground Irnm 35 floors up. 11 H" ■ . IN ripped through the city, killing .it (Yews went floor by floor in least three people. downtown office buildings for a "We still feel there ma) be more closer look al damage victims trapped in the dehris. Fire "You will have one building that * • *. Chief Larry McMillan said looks almost unscathed, and next door to that you have a building that Three people were killed, one was missing and presumed dead looks like it's downtown Beirut," said l.t (iov Rick Peiry. more lhan 80 were injured and do/ens were left homeless as two The search for bodies was cen I lered on seven demolished buildings twisters blasted windows out of west of downtown forth Worth, 1 *' dozens of offices and lore homes Mi Millan said apart shortly alter the evening rush Two people were crushed to hour Tuesday death — one by a falling wall and "Imagine a large boniti going the other by a truck trailer that off." said Sean linley, who hustled ^ 'l^^^ffj, '^^S flipped on him. Two others in a car frantic customers down 35 floors to were swept into the Trinity Rivet Safe!) horn his high-rise restaurant neai Arlington to the east One bod; rf^ m The twister stripped the buck was recovered, and ret walls off a cathedral tower as two searched for the other victim j| u-f^-^^^#^ women prayed inside. The tornado that hit Arlington cut "It looks like a battlefield and yet a path about two miles long and scv T ■ i God brought us miraculously eral blocks wide, destroying 93 Associated Press Photo through." said the Rev. Bob Nichols houses, officials said It next as he surveyed the damage at Cal- touched down in the Grand Prairie TORNADO — An unidentified Fort Worth Star-Telegram employee climbs back into a window in the newspaper building after sweep- vary Cathedral International. area about 10 miles to the east, ing glass off of an awning Tuesday. About 30.000 people were left destroying at least eight homes and without power at the height of the damaging si\ Mayor ordered to defend making record public THE ASSOCIATED PRESS intends lo run for mayor in 2001. willing to defend it anywhere." Police Department and that the Cor- when Giuliani's term ends. Dorismond, 26, a security guard, poration Counsel, the city's legal NEW YORK — Mayor Rudolph State Supreme Court Judge was fatally shot in a scuffle with an arm. advised him it was legal to .Giuliani has been ordered to appear Louise Gruner Gans ordered the undercover officer outside a Man- release them because privacy rights in court to defend himself against mayor or his attorneys to appear in hattan bar March 16 during a buy- end ss ith death. .allegations he illegally released the court April 13 for a determination of and-busl operation. Giuliani acknowledged thai the (Criminal record of a man shot to whether confidentiality laws were Shortly after the shooting. Doris- law does not explicitly authorize the violated. ,death by police. mond's criminal record — a robbery posi-mortem release of sealed arrest al age 13 and adult arrests for Public Advocate Mark Green "My goal is that if a court rules records. "Il is silent on that," Giu- gun possession and assault — were (filed papers Tuesday seeking to dis- thai the mayor acted illegally and liani said. "So the area is clearly abused his power, this will stop him given out at a City Hall press con- cover how Giuliani and his police ambiguous." ^commissioner. Howard Safir. from doing this again." Green said. ference obtained Patrick Dorismond's sealed "No mayor should unilaterally The juvenile case was dismissed The shooting came just two records and whether they broke the decide lo do it because il politically and the records sealed; in the other weeks alter another undercover offi- law by making them public. advantages him in a public contro- two cases, Dorismond was allowed cer fatally shot an unarmed man in Associated Press Photo "The only way these records, versy." to plead guilty lo disorderly cfmduct the Bronx borough and not far from under the law. can be publicly Told of Green"s attempt lo and perform community service. where an unarmed African immi- ' released is by a court order, not a declare the release of the records Giuliani said Tuesday that the grant was shot and killed last year by SHOOTING — Bronx borough President Fernando Ferrer makes mayoral fial." said Green, who illegal. 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J(MH) I he Bl, INcws CAMPUS www.bgnews.com/cih/ CLUB Continued from page 1. and May arc the best time for stu- dents to come forward with their rules, but they implement them, and complaints or suggestions, accord- they're on the field playing, so they ing to Long. also arc participating in them. In a "We're trying to decide what to way. these rules have the blessing of do for next year," he said. "But we the students." Long said. "We like to have to ask ourselves. 'Are we help- think through these decisions and ing an individual or will this benefit make the right one for the greater everyone?' We don't want to make a good of everyone." knee-jerk reaction during the middle With 425 club athletes, problems of a semester." like this are sure to arise. The intra- Kendrick said that only five mural office is responsible for load- members of the women's team ing numerous teams into a computer showed up for Monday evening's and processing the information. "We have to be programmers game. first," Long said. "Then we go into "They think it's hopeless." she policing. We didn't notice these said. "We had to forfeit the game. individuals were violating the rules That's unfair for the teams we play until this past Tuesday." because they just have to pack up Long explained lhat he didn't and leave." think the four women's team mem- Long said his position is compa bers violated the rules intentionally, rable to a scholarship contest. they were just ignorant to the rule. "If there's a scholarship being "But, ignorance isn't an excuse." given to a rising sophomore with he said. "We try to tell people in community service, it wouldn't be advance what the rules are." fair for a senior to be able to apply Some members of the team have for it. That senioi would have had suggested that they might approach more opportunity lo be involved in the Intramural Advisory Board the community," he said. "But there about this issue. are different scholarship opportuni- "We can't agree to disagree on ties out there available to those this for now." Long said. "But. seniors. Jusl because you're a stu- Associated Press Photo we're always up for discussing dent doesn't necessarily give you the BACK IN THE DAY — The original Ben & Jerry's ice cream scoop shop, in a converted gas station in Burlington, Vt., is filled with things." right lo do everything you want to Meetings of the board in April do." people in 1978, the year it opened. Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc. said today it is considering a deal that would make the quirky ice cream maker a private company, but denied that a final decision had been reached. AZTEC Continued from page 1. Milikin Hotel. The restaurant decid- ed lo keep the original floor and ceil- Ben & Jerry's considers going private food, it's an Americanized version ing of the hotel when renovating. of it." Despite the drop in business, Tin \ssi* i AII n I'm ss soared almost 15 percent >esleul.i> Nasdaq Stock Market, almost $3 investors group describing itself as Murphy said the Aztec is always employees still believe the Aztec has as Ben St Jerry's Homemade Inc. above its previous 52-week high. socially responsible, would get a trying to improve the menu and a lot to offer. confirmed it has received a takeover Ben & Jerry's stock has traded as similar share and Unilever, a British- authenticity. The Aztec offers drink specials MONTPEI II K. Vt. — Denying offet hut denied its board had low as $15 a share in the past year. Dutch company that owns Breyer's almost every day of the week. Beer reports ol frost) relations thai mighl Soon a new menu will offer a and Well Happy Hour is Monday approved a deal "If I were a shareholder. I would ice cream and Good Humor bars, variety of steaks, shrimp, combo add a Ben & Jerry's split lo iheir would take 28 percent. Thursday 3-7 p.m. and Friday 2-5 quirky ice cream lineup, Hen Cohen The company's statement fol- jump at it." said financial analyst platters and new sauces for the p.m. Margarita Happy Hour is 3-9 and Jerry Greenfield say the) are lowed a report yesterda) in 'I he New I c\v is II. Alton of L..H. Alton & Co. None of the principals in the enchiladas The a' la carte menu, p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. bettei friends than ever amid talk York limes that Ben & Jerry's in San Francisco. reported deal would discuss it yes- from which customers can-pick what "The Aztec is one of the few lhat Cohen is taking I he company would go private in a $260 million The report said Cohen, who cur- terday. Ben & Jerry's confirmed that they want, will remain. restaurants that has a full liquor private without Greenfield. deal that could pay stockholders $38 rently controls about 1 million a proposed deal involving Cohen. The owners, siblings Carolyn license on Sundays from 1-9 p.m.," Shares of the company thai a share shares of Ben & Jerry's, would take Meadowbrook and Unilever had Wesley and Bill Earley, came from said Abbi Wade, a floor manager. makes flavors like Cherry Garcia, Ben & Jerry's stock surged $4.40 a 36 percent stake in the company. It been presented to its board last Phoenix. Ariz, to open the resttu "We also have the best margaritas Phish Food and Chunky Monkey to close at $34.37 I/2 a share on the said Meadowbrook Lane Capital, an Thursday. rant, which is located in the old ,ind stocked bar in town. i|H^-)|H|t#^H^***ikH|H|H|fr**************^|H(t DIARIES Continued from page 1. Davis said. He inherited the collec- period. The Archives also hold more tion from his great grandmother in than 25 collections of officers and t>lcj yo I h ft U£W 1 \J SPORTS www.bgnews.com/sports Replay Sanders back for repays another share of year THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PAJ.M BEACH, Fla. — Instant bonus replay is gelling so popular among NIT- owners that they may want to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS keep it for good. Teams voted 28-3 to continue the system reinstated last season. DETROIT — Bany Sanders has Replay, which returned after a seven-year absence, will be exactly repaid the Delroit Lions $83,333. the same: Coaches will get two chal- Ihe balance of his prorated 1999 lenges per game, and a replay offi- signing bonus, his agent said yester- cial can stop play on his own for a day challenge in the last two minutes ol Sanders received an $11 million each half. signing bonus when he signed a six The vote emboldened its propo nents, particularly among the coach- year contract in 1997. He played two es. years before startling the NFL by "Next year is the pivotal year."' leaving football on the eve of last said Minnesota's Dennis Green, the summer's training camp, just 1.458 new co-chairman of the competition yards shy of breaking Walter Pay- committee. "If things go smoothly ton's NFL career record of 16.726. next season, it may be time to put il in on a permanent basis." Arbitrator Sam Kagcl ruled Feb. That may be hard. 15 that Sanders must repay one- Replay, first instituted for the sixth of the bonus for each year he 1986 season, has always been fails to play under terms of the 1997 renewed on a yearly basis, both from contract, oi $1,833 million per year. 1987-91 and the past two years. That has meant it needs three-fourths ol Chuck Schmidt, ihe Lions' chief the teams, currently 24 of 31. Cot operating officer, said at the time ot approval. If it goes in permanently, it Kagel's ruling that the club already would take three-fourths of the had withheld $1.75 million of the teams to repeal it, a step many ma> signing bonus from ihe check seni to not be willing lo take given some of Associated Press Photo Sanders foi last season. The $83,333 the controversial calls last season. Cincinnati and Arizona also payment Sanders made means the SLIDE - Cleveland shortstop Omar Vizquel attempts a tag. The Indians come into the season with a new manager and hope that voted againsl it for the second issue ol the 1999 bonus has been set- they can leave their old post season woes behind them. straight year. Kansas City replaced tled, the player's agent, David Ware. Ihe New York Jets as the third dis senler Sanders would owe the Li "Human nature doesn't rh»no» $1,833 million this year if he "Human nature doesn't change, not report to (raining camp in £ Indians go forward with new hope and it's humans who run these and Ware said he wouldn't report. machines," said Cincinnati's Mike- 'I'm \ssiii IATIII PRESS share. Brown, who has voted against "I don't know how they could fit The Indians are indeed different or five guys in our lineup thai other him in. They've got a running back.'' Just four days after giving up 35 in 2000. replay every time it has been pro CLEVELAND — It will be for- teams would build their whole posed. Ware said, referring to former runs in the final two games and Charlie Manuel, the team's popu- ever remembered in the annals here offense around." "I voted for it last year to give a Tampa Bay running back James blowing a 2-0 lead in the first round . lar hitting coach for Ihe last six sea- Cleveland's balling order is unri- as The Boston Collapse of Ihe AL playoffs, the Indians fired chance," said Kansas City's Lamar Siewart. signed Feb. 14. sons, is the new manager. Larry valed, and even when Ihey don't get Last October, three stunning manager Mike Hargrove. Dolan paid $323 million lo become Hunt, another consistent anti-replay Messages were left yesterday at postseason losses to the Red Sox to a starting pitcher the first time owner. "I didn't think it worked any "We needed a change after that." ihe new owner. Left-handed starter through, it's usually just a matter of the home and office of Lions shook the Cleveland Indians to their said Gold Glove shortstop Omar Chuck l-inlcy. pursued by Indians better than it had before." core, and became yet another sports time before the bludgeoning begins. Commissioner Paul Tagliabue spokesman Bill Keenist. Vizquel. "It was time to try different general manager John Hart for Iwo Leadoff hitter Kenny Lofton tore travesty for a city that's had its things." years, is the new savior was noncommittal. a rotator cuff in his left shoulder dur- And the Indians have a new atti- "That doesn't matter lo me tude. ing Game 5 against Boston and was- today," he said when asked about n't supposed lo be back until the All- "I don't want to talk bad about making replay permanent. "We Star break after undergoing offsea- Mike Hargrove, but it's so much fun made the right decision for this son surgery. But he's made a speedy year." now." said outfielder David Justice, recovery and might he in center on Owners also passed a new rule who was occasionally at odds with opening day. mandating fines for celebrations by his ex-manager. "It's a whole differ- two or more players. The vote on ent feeling. It's relaxed. Everyone is Vizquel batted a career-high .333 that was 30-0 with one abstention — enjoying coming to the ballpark last year in the No. 2 spot, followed now." by Roberto Alor. ar. who in his first the St. Louis Rams, whose players pioneered Ihe "bob and weave" cel- Some things haven't changed. year in Cleveland finished in the Top 10 in the AL in six offensive cate- ebration en route to their Supci The Indians will play in front of a Bowl victory. sellout crowd for every home game, gories — and. oh, by the way. won 222 S. College #EFF: his eighth straight Gold Glove. "The coaches said across the and barring a downfall of biblical board that players On their teams proportions, they'll run away from "He showed last year why he's one of the best players in baseball." regarded il as provocative," Tagli Urge and unfurnished. FREE GAS, HEAT, ihe AL Central for the sixth year in a abue said. "The coaches felt it " at row. Manuel said. very negative to spend time before a WATER, & SEWER. Resident pays electric only! Their goal is also the same: a So did Manny Ramirez. Ramirez had 44 homers and 165 game trying to cool players down World Series title. They felt there was no need for it to "We keep talking about doing it RBIs, baseball's highest total in be an issue in the locker room. Close to campus. Cat permitted with references. more than 60 years. He's a free every year." said catcher Sandy Alo- In additional action, the NFL S350.00 per month for a 12 month lease. mar. "It's about time we did." agent after this season, so there is an voted to consolidate its internet Despite Detroit manager Phil even greater sense of urgency for presence into NFl.com. Internet Garner's assertion the Indians are Cleveland to win its first World revenue will be equally divided "vulnerable", there isn't a team in Series since 1948. among the 31 teams, just as televi the AL thai can match Cleveland's The Indians can't offer the 27- sion revenues are. 332 S. Main St. 352-5620 All-Star-at-every-position lineup. ycar-old Ramirez, who will make "Many fell it was as important as ttl www.newloverealty.com The Indians were the first team $4.2 million this year, the $15 to $20 in 1961. selling the TV rights as a since the 1950 Red Sox to score million annually he's likely to get on national package." Tagliabue said more than 1.000 runs last season, the market. They're hoping he might "The difference was thai was perma- bui thai didn't mean a thing in Octo- agree to a deal similar to the one nent and this was for Iwo years." ber when they didn't have enough Ken Griffey Jr. got with Cincinnati. The NFL discussed scheduling pitching to close out ihe '99 Sox. Ti doesn't always have to come for 2002, when Houston enters the "We are an offensive machine." down lo Ihe last dollar." said Indians NFL. Tagliabue said there was some said third baseman Travis Fryman. GM John Hart. "If you want to play discussion of adding one team in "That's our strength. 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SPORTS www.bgnews.com/sports ' p—#*"^diqgS~ f<-©«> fcXg U..-8 Wrdnnda) '* Sports I r.in-.i< t i HOI SKIN ASTROS—Traded LHPTrever Miller to Philadelphia for LHP National I "ri» By Th* Associated Press , Yorkis Perez. Placed RHP Scott Elanon on the disabled list, retroactive to March Al A Glance Ba.seball falls to Michigan BASEBALL 21 By The Associated Press The Ikmlini: QfMflbtKball team dit>|>pcd U\ record In n(7-l I-1 over - " American league LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Optioned RHP Eric Gagne. RHP Mike Judd All Time Eastern JII jlter (jrling ycMcrdjy JILTIHXKI lolhc I'nivctniy of MfcMgM 0 2 IIAI.l IMOKI-. ORIOLES—Voided Ihc opliofi of Ol Eutcnc Kingulc and and C Paul LoDuca to Albuquerque ol the PCL Placed RHP Kris Foster on the East Division The I akoni. who tame of) their hr.t home loss o( Die year ihe day - placed him on (he 15-day disabled lisi 60-day disabled list. W before racked up eight hii. bul only managed to hung t*o runner* *.ro%* " CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Optioned RHP Kevin Beime 10 Charlotte of Ihc PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Sent IB Chn. Pntchelt to their minor league Atlanta 0 home plate Inlenuuonal League Placed RHP Carlos Castillo on waiven for the purpose ol camp Recalled RHP Steve Schrenk Irom Scranlon of the International League The WoJvennes jum|>-' .nng four run, in the bolloin of Florida 0 his unconditional release PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Placed LHP Pete Schourek on waivers for the Ihc (irsi inning ofl B(i Marling pit.her Joe Cheney Cheney allowed five Montreal 0 CLEVELAND INDIANS—Placed RHP Scott Sanders on waivers (or the purpose of his uncondiuonal release Sent RHP Mike Garcia to Nashville of the runs in the game three *crc earned Philadelphia 0 purpose of his unconditional release PCL Reassigned IB Ivan Cruz and C Randy Knorr to their minor league camp H(. |C0Kd ii% fir\l run in the lilrh inninp when wphomon: Nick Elrod New York 0 TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS—Assigned INF Dave Hollins to then minor SAN DIEGO PADRES—Placed RHP Rodney Myers on 15 day disabled doubled ill Kenny Uurdinc Ekod tied .1 BGSI i^md with three doublet in Central Division league camp Optioned Of- Randy Winn to Durham of the International league I. -I the game 1-ee Mumvun had a solid game for ihe Falcons going 3-4 on Ihe Released C Mike ligga. RHP John Burketl Placed RHP Chad Ogea on waivers SAN FRANCISCO GIAN IS- I'l.urd INI J.v Cani/aioun -jivri* w Pel day for the purpose of his unconditional release Signed INF Rafael Boumigal lu a BASKETBALL Chicago I I 000 BG willbegin Mid-Anieni.jnConfs.rein.epb> ihiv weekend with a pair minor-league contract CHICAGO BULLS—Activated F Michael Ruffin from the m|ured list Cincinnati 0 1/2 of borne doubkheadcrs against lolcdo and I-isiern MKhigan TEXAS RANGERS—Optioned )B Mike l-arnb to Oklahoma of Ihc It I Placed G B J Armstrong on the injured list Houston 0 1/2 l>csignatcd IB Mike Sims to Oklahoma FOOTBALL Milwaukee 0 1/2 Tigers reduce roster to 28 players TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Designated OF Anthony Sanders for assign- ARIZONA CARDINALS—Agreed to terms with DL Brad Ottis on a two- Pittsburgh 0 1/2 LAKhXASD. Fla — 1 be Detroit Tigers optioned infieldcr Gibe Alvarez to Tnpk A Toledo and sent infieldc. Jose Macia> to (he minor kague camp ment. Claimed LHP Mike KUSICWIC* off waivers from Minnesota year contract St Louis 0 1/2 yesterday, reducing their roster 10 28 players National league DALLAS COWBOYS—Signed QB Paul Justin to a one-year contract West Division A hare/. 26, appeared in 20 ^ames (his spring, hilling 235 with no homer'. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Placed RHP Brad Clonu on waivers for DENVER BRONCOS—Waived OB Bubby Bnster and WR Donald Sellers w Pet. GB the purpose of his unconditional release NEW YORK JETS—Named Tom Murphy director of information lechnol- and four Rills MJCMV 26. pbytd IB 21 games and hit ^78 with no homers Arizona 0 ATLANTA BRAVES—Placed IB Randall Simon and RHP Rafael Medina and seven KBIs Colorado 0 on waivers for the purpose of their unconditional releases. HOCKEY The moves sei ihc Tigers' 14 position players for the wan of ihe year Los Angeles 0 CINCINNATI REDS—Released RHP Mark Portugal Recalled up RHP Rob ATLANTA THRASHERS—Recalled D Sergei Vyshedkesich from Orlando meaning veteran (iregg Jeffcnes. *l\ose status was in question, made the 25- San Diego 0 Bell from Louisville of the International League Purchased the contracts of C of the III I. man opening day rosier San Francisco 0 Bemto Santiago. LHP Hector Mercado and OF Dcion Sanders from Louisville FLORIDA PANTHERS—Agreed to terms with C Mike Green. liters manager Phil Gamer had said before the game ihc team would Wednesday's Game Placed OF Deion Sanders on the 15-day disabled list Assigned OF Kimera Bar- TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Recalled G Zac Bierk from Detroit of the make its final cuts yesterday, but he said he didn't get to all of them Chicago Cubs 5. New York Mels 3 The Tigers plan lo fimsb the cuts today The 1% players still on ihe rosier tee oulnghl to Louisville IHI. COLORADO ROCKIES—Traded OF Edgard Ckmenlc to Anaheim for OF COLLEGE Thursday's Game includes starter Jeff Weaver w-boW.ll be sent down for the firsi t»o weeks and Norm llutchms and C Jason Devvey AKRON—Named Luke Fickcll defensive line coach New York Mets (Reed 11 -5) vs Chicago Cubs (Farnswonh 5-91 at Tokyo make two slam in ihc minors He is scheduled to be recalled in time lo make his first sun Ap.nl 15 in Devon against Tampa Bay Things smoothing out for Griffey before start of new season THE ASSOCIATED PRESS it's in a flat-out tizzy. There's a bill- teammates gawked at him like fans. have .i great relationship." board welcoming him along one On that media-driven day. Griffey His players don't seem con- SARASOTA. Fla. — Ken Grif- interstate, Griffey jerseys galore in was a newcomer getting all of the cerned, either. McKeon. 69. has fey Jr. sul amp Ihe black shipping storefronts and fans preparing a attention on a team that won 96 been working on one-year deals crate that doubled as his lunch table hero's welcome on opening day. games last season. since he took over in 1997. leaving in the Cincinnati Reds clubhouse, "The fans of Cincinnati have fall- That was the last thing he want- his long-term future up in the air all passing time by telling stories about en in love with the idea of bringing ed. He was uncomfortable being sin- along The players have dealt with it his 6-year-old son. Junior back home." general manager gled out and yearned to be just and gotten better. A big smile crossed his face when Jim Bowden said. another player — if that were possi- "No. that won't be an issue." saitl he got to one of his favorites. Junior hasn't exactly loved all the ble. team captain Barry Larkin. who's It seems he was in Orlando attention so far. He tired of the end- For Ihe most part, it has been. As one of Junior's closest friends on the watching Trey's youth game — one less interviews in Florida and was spring training wound down, team- team. 'That's not an issue, period 1 of those where the coaches pitch to bombarded with autograph requests mates were playing pranks on him don't think we concern ourselves the kids — when another father by large crowds at every spring and returning his steady stream of with Ihe manager's situation. We're plopped down and piped up. training ballpark. teasing with their own. just worried about winning." The fun part? The father didn't Griffey sometimes found his "He's fit in great wilh everybody. With Junior on board, they're recognize him. celebrity difficult to deal wilh in He's just a good guy." said first expected to do a lot of that. From the "He talked lo me for 20 minutes." Seattle, where he was merely a baseman Sean Casey, the most team's standpoint, that might be the Griffey said. "I just sat there, watch- superstar. It will be magnified in friendly guy on the team. "L don't biggest difference. ing baseball. He asked me what I Cincinnati, where he's also a think anybody looks at him like a Last year, the Reds were base- did. I said. 'I work eight months out favorite son. superstar like he was when he first ball's small-market surprise, miss- of the year.' He looked at me and Can he be an island in an ocean came over here. No one knew him ing out on the playoffs by one win. wcni. 'Wow. that's a nice job.'" of adulation? He thinks so. then. Now we know him as Junior. The promotional coup of getting While Trey chased balls all over "I don't do that many things lo be Griff or JR. We've gotten to know Griffey has folks counting the Reds the field from his shortstop position, really concerned." Griffey said. him as a person and that's been very among baseball's elite teams for the Junior talked baseball and got to be "Play baseball, go home, that's it. I important." foreseeable future. just another dad. don't try to be anything different." One potential rough spot has Not so fast. Nice job. indeed. And it ought to On that count, he got some been smoothed over, junior's dad. Having a drawing card like Grif- get nicer now that his workplace for encouraging news from Deion Ken Sr.. is the Reds' bench coach fey will help wilh things like corpo- those eight months will be his home- Sanders, who keeps coming back to and has aspirations of managing rate sponsorships, team partnerships town. Cincinnati in part because he feels someday. Everyone knows that and selling club seats and luxury Or will it? comfortable there. Junior would like that. too. boxes for the new ballpark sched- One of baseball's All-Century "It's not a big city, not a New That includes Jack McKeon. v.ho uled lo open in 2003. outfielders bypassed a lot of money York or Los Angeles or even Dallas, won manager of the year awards in But much of the financial benefit to move from Seattle to Cincinnati where the media thinks it's New 1999 but only got a one-year exten- will be felt down the road. Even this spring, toting his unsought York." Sanders said. "I call it a blue- sion. He's in a potentially uncom- though the Reds have one of the celebrity with him. He agreed to collar, hardworking city and the peo- fortable position: His best player's biggest stars in the game, they're not take $116.5 million over nine years, ple don't try to invade your privacy. father would like a job like his in a position to surround him wilh wilh most of the money deferred, "I like to take walks downtown, McKeon also managed in Kansas one of the richest lineups in the because he thought he'd be happiest ride the (horse-drawn) carriages and City. Oakland and San Diego. He's game. in the city where he grew up. stuff. You don't want to be some- worked for Charlie Finley and "Everybody is talking about us He can't possibly know how the where where you're a prisoner of Marge Schott. He figures he can and reading about us but hey. we're place has changed since the last time your accomplishments." handle this. still the Cincinnati Reds." chief he was there. Griffey has plenty to entrap him: "I've had the situation before operating officer John Allen said. When Junior got on owner Carl the youngest player to reach 350 where I had a coach and a player — "We have a business plan and a Lindner's private jet and flew to homers. II All-Star selections. 10 the Alomar brothers — where their baseball plan. This is just another Cincinnati for his homecoming Feb. Gold Gloves, one AL Most Valuable father was a coach for us (in San element to it. but we can't lose sight 10. Cincinnati was in the early Player award Diego)." McKeon said. "Really, it's of who we are and what we are." stages of giddiness. The first time he walked into the a situation where Ken Griffey has And what exactly are they now? 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Accepting applications for summer & 4830 The BG Ne*t *ill not Lno»ui|l> «cept «j»*in*tiL ObSteiAla reflectiverpflprriup magazinemanazinp eruptingpriinrinn interestintprpst andanri awarpnpssawareness of multicultural nennlppeople 03.30.00 ditorial the world as I see it NOTE: This editorial is written by be addressed by the entire campus com- ignored. tions that exist to embrace particular the associate editor and the editor in chief munity from the students to the adminis- minority groups does not mean that other of The Obsidian, but does not necessarily trators. We felt that the need for this gath- We're not saying it's okay, but we non-multicultural groups should ignore reflect the opinions of the publication as a ering was in part because of a lack of dia- do feel that if minority students were more them. The UAO is a prime example of-an whole. logue, communication and progressive active on the UAO board, then the oppor- organization that seemed to overlook Recently (3-24-00), a letter to activism by multicultural organizations tunity for a more diverse concert for other cultures by not holding activities the editor was published in The BG News and those instance that would appeal to them as well. concerning the University Activities organiza may have At a University that prides itself Organization (UAO) decision to bring tions pri arised. as being a "premier learning environ- Moby/Bush to the BGSU campus. This stu- marily run ment," its goal is to provide a well-round- dent openly charged UAO with not consid- b y Similarly, ed education to its students upon gradua- ering multicultural students in its decision Caucasian if the UAO tion. However, we feel this University is to bring these alternative rock artists. This members. cannot falling short of this goal. letter has seemingly spawned a chain reac- under- As a multicultural organization tion among other ethnic students to voice We both stand or ourselves, The Obsidian takes great pain in their opposition to the concert. have promote promoting, educating and encouraging With such a fierce outcry among numerous the need awareness of diversity. We understand how minority students. The Obsidian felt the theories for diver- difficult this task may be, but we foresee need to hold a forum allowing the students and ideas ity, they the positive results diversity will have on to vent their frustrations. What we found for com- should at this campus for all students, regardless of out was that they have been feeling bating this obvious ignorance and lack of least respect the idea for differences. The ethnicity, gender, disability and social neglected for some time now-not only by diversity. Firstly, we feel members of UAO need to realize, especial- class. UAO, but by the University as a whole. that the multicultural students on campus ly, that the University Activities It's evident to us that organiza- Roughly 20 multi-ethnic students gathered need to make a more conscience effort of Organization has a responsiblity to plan tions such as the UAO should be like an Tuesday night in West Hall to discuss this making their imput known. Specficially activities that appeal to the whole student obsidian rock, reflective of the people it issue. with NO members on the UAO board of body. This, of course, includes multicultur- serves and their interests. Based on what he have been directors who are multicultural, one can al students. **'Below are the responses of some of the hearing lately, we feel this issue needs to guess how multicultural students may be The fact that we have organiza- students from the forum that we held.*" Darryl Dalton, freshman undecided be no Latino presence here on campus, fair representation of people on campus. Lena Qunitero, junior ethnic studies: major: "The reason I wrote the article is that would serve as an educational service I'm only one person; I think we need to "We would never get a African American that I don't think that the Latino Student for rest student body. Because it's not our change the attitudes of the people that are artist band, a Puerto Rican band, a Mexico Union and the Black Student Union had responsibility, we feel good about what we the majority on the board of the USG and band.It would never be okayed because anything to do with UAO's decision to do but if the institution is to encourage on campus. We've gone to them and asked it's not diverse enough. It's like it is okay bring Bush and Moby. I don't think the multicultural and diversity and respect for help in funding our events. That's been for the dominant group, but if we want concert has any diversity as far as taste in others, it should be promoting different done, and it is not working. We're seeing something, we'd have to get it okayed by music. cultures on campus through offices and fewer multicultural events on this campus 5 or 6 different people." Rachel Vigil, senior ethnic studies departments and not just solely Latin stu- and something needs to be done that's Paul Williams, junior education major: major: "Basically I think at this university dent members. This is an organization for drastic. "I think a way to solve this problem is for there is sort of an assumption that UAO all students. There are perfectly good acts Kevin Baily, associate dean of students, minorities to join UAO. It is a student run only has to do programming for white stu- they could have brought to represent the Office of Student Life: "Brian Engelman org\ that anyone regardless of race or color dents. Because multicultural organizations entire student body here. They need to is not someone who represents UAO in its can join. If there were minorities on their are here for the entire University and they stop changing their focus, thinking that totality. However, Brian had a vision and board, then maybe they would have more are doing things for the University. I think we are separate from this University. We're wanted to bring a concert to campus. As a diverse events. Minorities on this campus UAO should have the same attitude and an intrinsic part of this University. I think director, he worked toward his vision of need to get more active. A lot of students should be thinking on behalf of and doing that their mentality here is that the major- doing that. I think if anybody has that just go to class and complain about how things for the entire university. ity rules. When they think about doing same kind of vision, you can be part of the boring it is here. The leaders of our orga- Marcos Popovtch, president of LSU & large activities like this, they need to take UAO and make that happen. It's better to nizations are members and leaders of mul- Junior ethnic studles/IPC major "My us in consideration. work from the inside out rather than out- tiple groups. More people need to take on feeling is that the LSU does a good job, James Ragland, Phi Beta Sigma presi- side in. The diversity director position was responsibility to make thing happen." especially in the last three years, as far as dent: "During my meeting with Brian created in order to bridge that gap. But Jessica Mays, sophomore communica- programming for Latino events. But I think Engelman (a UAO board director), I asked UAO as a whole needs to be better in tune tions major "I thought UAO was for all of the University uses our success as a crutch if had I been in the position of Diversity with campus communities when they bring us. I'm a part of the student body too. But to make up for its inadequacy in provisions and Multicultural director last fall, would huge events. There ought to be a series of is UAO telling me that because I am a of services for Latino students. Instead of I have made a difference in their decision smaller events that appeal to different memebr of the BSU, I do not deserve putting on programs for Latino heritage to bring Moby/Bush to BGSU? There were people campuswide as a whole. There are recognition from the UAO as well?" month, UAO would rather leave it up to us three other directors there and they said currently no people of color on the to take the burden off them. If there were no, because they felt that what they director board. no Latino student union here there would were doing as far as programming, was a 1VERSITY ontents all there is to know Will anti-Bush/Moby students protest the concert? 2 geklgneglkngvinevm Of campus life, of perserverance, of achievements 4 One Blue Baby's tale of an extraordinary life depite disorders. One man appreciates the women in his life 5 Columnist Jeremy Wilson writes about his love of two women. Do women need another hero? 5 Columnist Alicia young questions the need for female heros. Enslavement of Black women in the corporate world 6 Read about how employers may try to restrict personal identity. Photo essay on Women's History Month 7 Find out how females feel about being a woman in 2000 [Ain't it funny how we all celebrate this) month. And go back to being niggaz right Free Expressions Pages 8 after it's done. All my sistas walkin round Read various poetry from creative students like you. «it perms in they hair. Symbolic of the South Bronx 2000 9 white woman being Oh so rare. Our chil- Many students ventured to the South Bronx over spring break. dren are brought up believing it too, Transmissions of belief, that's how it New Latino faculty member joins biology department... 10 happened to you. Self-Conscious right Meet Dr. Juan Bouzat, the newest professor from Argentina. low well you ought to be Conscious of yo Skin provides insight into sex and gender issues 10 self so you can see clearly Many brothas Highly recommended book review featuring feminine essays and sistas won't like how this sounds I'm lot gone sugar coat actu| CD Reviews and Aisha's Anecdotes 11 take it down We Integral Hear what Aisha thinks about Bad Boy's album Life Story. EDITOR IN CHIEF SALES MANAGER [email protected] wendy suto sarah gillem OBSIDIAN THE FINE PRINT dark, volcanic glass which is ASSOCIATE EDITOR COLUMNIST The Obsidian publishes every formed from molten lava, as a nekiesha walker Jeremy wilson month. Its purpose is to educate glass it is reflective as a publica- the community about issues of tion should be reflective of the FEATURE WRITERS PUBLIC RELATIONS diversity and encourage dialogue people it serves and their inter- irene sharon scott MANAGER on multicultural issues. ests, a volcanic eruption and thi alicia young aisha price pouring of lava is also signifi- robin heilman Views expressed by opinion colum- cant for it is an indication of liz pecek WEB DESIGNERS nists are not necessarily views of this publication which holds as kelly dukes tina bell the entire staff. one of its functions to erupt interest and awareness ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS SPECIAL THANKS Any and all feedback from our for our people. joe schwarz robert bortel readers is greatly appreciated. OBSIDIAN robert szorady todd wise Call, e-mail or write us. Jennifer mcdonald & PHOTOGRAPHERS the sp production staff We thank our advertisers for their beth habegger continued support. laura turner TELEPHONE 2-2440 COPYRIGHT 2000 COPY CHIEF ADDRESS No part of this publication may be sherra ginther 202 west hall, bgsu used or reproduced without per- E-MAIL mission from the editor. OVER the main story Of campus life, of perseverance, of achievements: one Blue Baby's tale lizPECEKLizPECEK * papers and folders, and underneath it is a « I 'EATUREFEATURE WRITER large box containing spiral notebooks from £ I \ all of his classes at the university. Charles Tavenner was a 'Blue The dresser has a handful of pill Baby' of the 1950s. bottles on top of it. An upside-down red Blue babies are born with a life- crate, which holds a small lamp and an threatening condition in which the blood alarm clock, is next to his bed. lacks oxygen. Because Tavenner is deaf, his In Tavenner's case, he was not alarm clock does not make a sound when it expected to live more than 48 hours. goes off; instead, the lamp turns on and Now, nearly 50 years later, the Bed Shaker, a small vibrator, in his pil- Tavenner pursues a social work degree at low wakes him up. The light and vibrator Bowling Green State University and lives in also go off if someone 'rings' the doorbell a residence hall. or if there is a fire alarm. Soon after Tavenner's birth, doc- "He's a nice guy; a lot of people tors discovered that he was completely know him because he walks down the hall deaf and suffered from cerebral palsy, a and talks to everybody," said Steve group of disorders that causes loss of McBricn, a sophomore biology major who movement or other nerve functions. lives on Tavenner's floor. "One time I Because of this, Tavenner had helped him carry his laundry out to his car. limited muscle movement. His mother, I know that other people help him out however, worked hard to get him strong by with stuff tike that all the time, like with frequently moving his arms and legs. By typing papers." the age of 10, Tavenner had the strength Each morning, Tavenner wakes up of two men. at 6 a.m. to go to his internship at the Judy Kiser, Tavenner's advisor and Salvation Army in Toledo. Although it seminar/field experience professor, said Tavenner becomes frustrated takes him a long time to get ready, espe- perseverance keeps him in pace with other "Although he has some language cially to get dressed, he arrives at work by when people cannot understand him. He college students. must somehow illustrate (usually by hand difficulties, such as in group meetings 8:30 a.m. When he gets there, his field "He is a non-traditional student, gestures) what he is talking about. when two people may be talking at once, instructor tells him what needs to be done which creates a special challenge of its Another challenge for Tavenner is he speaks more clearly and has more for the day. own," Kiser said. "He is also more persis- the isolation.he feels in the dorm. patience than when I first met him," Kiser "Basically, my job is to observe tent than other students. But, because of "I don't go out to the bars," said. clients who are in poverty," Tavenner said. his physical disabilities, it takes more "It is hard to follow people's lips "We help people by giving them clothes Tavenner said. "I don't go out and spend determination and hard work for him to all the time," Tavenner said. "Some people and furniture, things like that. Although money...I don't have money. I just try to get by." make friends around the building." like to walk around a lot which makes it it's not what I want to do for the rest of Tavenner has always considered a Tavenner also feels out of place even worse." my life, it is an inte.esting place. I may career in social work as well as working because he is much older than anyone else Despite these challenges, see people come in all the time, or just with people with disabilities. who lives around him. Tavenner said learning conditions now are every once in awhile for help." "I can have empathy for the "I am too old among the young much better than they were in the 1970s Although he is not working with client because I have been where they are kids," Tavenner said. "But I guess I could when he attended college. disabled people, Tavenner makes a connec- now," Tavenner said. "To me, empathy is say that I inspire them to continue on in Tavenner attended three Bible tion between living in poverty and having much different from sympathy. Those peo- their education." colleges throughout the United States. He a disability. ple don't want my sympathy, they want The biggest challenge Tavenner eventually graduated in 1979 from the "People in poverty are disabled," empathy—someone to understand what faces, however, is that he does not have a Temple Deaf College and Seminary in Tavenner said. "They don't have the ability they are going through." sign-language interpreter for his intern- Kansas City, Missouri, with a bachelor's to get everything they need...they go A slightly bald, middle-aged man, ship or for any of his other classes. To get degree in theology. without things. 1 have learned that this Tavenner lives a simple life. an interpreter, Tavenner must call the At that time, he wanted to semester." His dorm room in Rodgers Disability Services office a few weeks become a minister for a Christian church, College life presents challenges Quadrangle contains a refrigerator and a ahead of time to make a request. but none of the mission boards that he for Tavenner. For example, he cannot take microwave. Next to the refrigerator is a Even then, he may not get the applied to would hire him because they notes during class; he must ask other small table that holds a TTY phone, which help he needs because of little availability thought that he was incapable of doing a classmates to give him copies of their consists of a keyboard and a screen to dis- of interpreters. In this case, he must com- good job. notes. play messages. His desk is filled with prehend what people say by reading their Tavenner later obtained an asso- ♦Ste CHARLES, page 12 ERSITY attempting to create unity among us through sharing our experiences One man appreciates the women in his life jeremyWILSON often envisioned a soldier going to battle. some tough times for her dealing with me to face because of their gender. COLUMNIST My grandmother would spend seven hours while I went through my different stages Living in a male-dominated soci- in a factory on her feet, yet everyday she'd that every young man goes through, yet ety, oftentimes women are underpaid, For those of you who are unaware. ask who ever was up when she got home, she always stood by my side no matter under appreciated, and just not looked March is a special month, particularly for "Anybody want me to cook some food?" what. Had my mother not been in my life, upon as equal. It really makes me happy to women. It's women's month and with this This was amazing to me. For my grand- I know I'd be a completely different indi- see women beginning to break down barri- thought in mind, I felt it fitting to take mother to spend all day on her feet and to vidual. In fact it's scary to even think of ers in all aspects of life whether it be in this time to talk about two women who come home and offer to cook for all those where I would've ended up without my sports, entertainment, politics, medicine, have had enormous impacts on my life. who wanted something to eat. mother by my side. music, education (etc). Being a minority, I My mother and grandmother (Gail I was always a kid who did more The saying goes "strength is in fully understand what type of treatment Wilson and Mary Belser respectively) are observing than talking so it was always numbers" but I'd have to disagree. The goes along with being in this "category," two women whom I've always looked up to easier for me to see the qualities in which truth is strength is in strength and I which is why I have an even greater appre- and have held great admiration towards. my grandmother encompassed. The Lord believe my mother and grandmother back ciation for Black women. I've had men in my life who played impor- definitely had a plan in mind when he this theory up perfectly. Both displayed Not only do Black women receive tant rotes but never anyone consistent linked me with this special woman, for her and continue to display amazing strength the short end of the stick because of their during my teen years. These two women showcasing such bravery and strength only in their everyday lives, and I still find color, but also due to their gender. Looking have always played major roles in my life back now, I believe this is the main reason whether it be by disciplining me when I why I've always looked at my mother and needed it or by their kind words of encour- The saying goes "strength is in numbers" but I'd have to disagree. The truth is strength is in strength and I believe grandmother as heroes. Both faced numer- agement during the times I was ready to ous obstacles due to things they had no give up on life. my mother and grandmother back this theory up perfectly. power over (skin color and gender) yet still I often think back on my years never complained; instead they worked growing up and wonder if I'd be a different inspired me to do the same. myself taking little pieces of there individ- twice as hard as the next person, in order type of person, a different type of man had My mother is "a special person ual qualities and incorporating them into to get equal results. a "father figure" been present during my who I love more than I love myself." When myself. I guess the point I'm (ultimately) teenage years. Well, maybe, but then at I first told my mother this, I think it Like myself, I'm sure many of you trying to make is that I love women the same time this could've possibly taken scared her a bit but it's the truth. have women in your lives (grandmother, because they are the essence of life. away from the amount of time I spent Throughout my ups and downs over the mother, aunt, sister, cousin) who played Women are the producers of mankind watching and admiring my mother and years, my mother was always there for me. and continue to play a significant role in which in itself puts them in a class all grandmother. There were times when I'd question myself your life. their own. A woman brought me into this I recall the numerous days I whether it be in school or any other aspect Women, to me, are special world, a woman nurtured me. a woman watched my grandmother prepare for work. of life, but she always had more confi- because they balance so many traits- stood by my side, and a woman has always She was always one to lead, one to guide. dence in me than I did. My mother has beauty, strength, independence, power, been there for me. So to all women. March She worked from four in the evening to always been my best friend, but 1 didn't status, and sex appeal just to name a few. is your month of recognition but in my eleven at night, and I 'd always walk her always realize this. You see she sacrificed Women have it much harder than men do eyes, you are recognized every day of the out to her car. As I watched her car move for me constantly; she'd take less in order when it comes to stereotypes and the year and you are appreciated. further and further away from the house, I for me to have more. I'm sure there were numerous lack of opportunities they have Do women need another hero? aliciaYOUNG an entire month for women. I don't know best friend and mother at a musical or 60s women need the public gratitude and C01UMN1SI of a month dedicated to men or is it nec- Soul Revival dinner theater. Or spending appreciation not only from other women, essary to celebrate men "in a man's an afternoon with a few close friends and but also men to feel valued in our society Tina Turner sings "We Don't Need world?" going out to lunch or to a movie. today. Another Hero," but maybe what she meant I write this column with antici- Sarah Ban Breathnach says in her However, all the publicity in the was women don't need another male hero. pated criticism and also the fact that I am book. Simple Abundance. "Everything in world cannot make a woman value herself Throughout the month of March, women writing outside of my comfort zone. my life is significant enough to be a con- more than she is willing to accept herself across the globe will celebrate women's However, I do not condemn or put forth tinuous source of reflection, revelation and as an individual. Self-love and self-grati- accomplishments in their lives. But I think any specific criticism to any one woman on reconnection...." The goal of reading this tude are two important traits that women it's over-rated. A whole month dedicated campus. I myself admire many women— book daily is to find "your authentic self" need to accept to find their authentic self. to women's historical influences, achieve- and men. In my opinion, creating an entire and to discover "your Real Life, the one I would like to thank the many ments and inspirations seems...well...too month to celebrate women is just too you were meant to live." women (and men) who have inspired me much like a man. Men traditionally cele- showy for me. 1 prefer the quiet, personal It is not a coincidence that in throughout my lifetime, both living and in brated with big feasts and wine and sport- celebrations with those I love and admire. order to find heroes women find them in heaven. Those who have inspired me most ing events and now America has dedicated For example, spending an evening with my other women, hence sheroes. I think many are my mother Ooti. my god-mother Peggy ♦See SHEROES, page 6 Dl V RS1TY Ofl)EI?SPEflR. \x> to facilitate communication and renew our powers Enslavement of the African American woman in the corporate world aishaPRICE want black women to present a certain The other black person that I who stand for something COLUMNIST type of image and many have strict nar- mentioned used to wear her hair in a sim- achieve with pride and row-minded ideas of what that image ple permed bobbed hairdo. She decided to integrity. I am a victim of the physical should be. An image of European American go natural, by going through the process Let's stop call- enslavement of the African American style is what they want black women to of getting braids. Our coworkers would ask ing dredlocks 'dread woman in the corporate world. aquire. It's crazy because they would questions like "Okay, I just don't get it, locks', lets call them I bet none of you would have ever rather have black men look more black, which is your real length?" Once again, sista-locks, or just plain guessed when you see me that I have at and black women look more white. they just didn't understand. Those who locks! They are not least four inches of natural hair on my The first time I realized this prob- don't understand feel ignorant and it dreadful; they are part of head. Well, yes, I do and every Friday at lem I was wearing a hairstyle called makes them furious that they don't know. our culture, our heritage, 5:30 after work, I drag myself to the beau- 'waterfalls'. The people at my job went bal- This can cause huge problems in and it is nothing dreadful about it. ty shop and get it washed and pressed for listic! They just didn't understand how I your career. When I finally decided to free Black women, let's free ourselves the next hard working week. I'm sure you got my hair to do that. Most coworkers myself, I decided to get dredlocks. I went from these Euro-standards that have been sistas with perms are wondering why I just either walked past me with their heads about it by starting off with a two strand imbedded in our minds. I know this will don't get a perm, and I'm sure the sistas down or others gave me a fake smile and twist hairdo. When I got back to work, not happen over night — hell I know it's with natural hair are wondering why I just kept walking. Two people who I am casu- their reaction wasn't as dramatic because hard — I am still in the struggle. It may don't let it go. To answer those questions ally cool with finally asked me the who, they had already adapted (but not accept- take years, but as long as you realize that are easy; I am a victim. Although this may what, when, and where about my hair. ed) to my coworker's hair. The only ques- you are beau'i*ul without the chemicals not apply to the majority of you now, it After explaining it in detail to tion I got was "Now that's all your hair, and makeup and all that other stuff you may affect any of you who plan to work in them, they thought it was the funniest right?" will never feel so free. a corporate atmosphere. thing of the day. One coworker even had The solution is not to conform to I invite you to travel with me on At the age of 17, I began working the nerve to say, "Can your cousin put a old standards but to show that we are con- this journey to diminish the physical for a very prestigious company. This com- 'waterfall' in my head?" As the weeks past, fident in our own self-image that we enslavement of the African American pany lacked cultural diversity big time; every so often he would ask "No 'waterfall' reflect in our hairstyles. People who stand women in and out the corporate world. beside myself, there was only one other this week?" for nothing fall for anything, and people black person there. Appearance in the cor- porate world is very important. For this Women and Alcohol Discussion Panel reason, I have to be very careful on my Thursday April 6th w 7:30pm-Saddlemire 4th Floor Conference Room. style of dress and hair simply because it Ever wonder if alcohol effects you differently than men? doesn't fit into their idea of the norm. Employers on the corporate level Join WAC and BACCHUS lor an interactive discussion on the effects of alcohol on women. I This program will include the physiological and social implications of drinking. Topics will include: I the link between alcohol and sexual assault and date rape, female physical response to drinking, I and many other aspects important to you Panel discussion leaders will be Barb Hoffman, Chris SHEROES- I Hagaman, and an ER Nurse Irom the community. ♦contlnued from page 5 Today'* Reality-Tomorrow's Promise Monday April 10th 9 7pm and her daughter Andrea, my grandmoth- 106 Olscamp er in heaven who I will always know as Meme, Maya Angelou, Sandra Cisneros, I Straight talk about issues that especially concern women of color in a roundtable discussion Following the discussion Salee will lead a Self-Defense workshop that you need to heart J.K. Rowling, Tina Turner, Madonna, Sarah McLachlan, my friends in my neigh- Ruth Salee, a prominent member of the African American and educational communities in borhood and above all, my son Dylan. Columbus, is the Training Specialist for the Office of Training and Organizational Development at A two minute acceptance Ohio State University She will provide historical information, statistics, and suggest campus and speech thanking all the people for inspi- I community strategies lor coping with violence against women. ration is just not enough for me nor is Take Back the NigM March 2000 this column, but I applaud all women Thursday April 13th @ 7pm who have chosen the unbeaten path and Clocktower Quad (between 8A and ED) for women who started and allowed I No more slence! Slop the violence! Women unite! Take Back the Night! Join us lor the annual other women to finish in their name. Take Back The Night March and say that violence against women will not be tolerated. Women no I prefer the quiet appreciation longer have to accept violence as an inevitable pan ol life nor do we have to depend on men lor and gratitude from a hug. or a card or protection March will us and help recognize that women can protect themselves and work togeth- simply, a "Thank you." er to instigate a change. With unity comes strength! Open mic tor survivor speak outs. BGSU Gospel Choir (director Nathan McDonald), and the Alncana Dance Troupe (directed by Snelia | Brown) will be) part Of this years program! WAC OFFICE: 463 Saddlemka or Call 419-372-2281 I Women's Action Coalition is the BGSU campus lemintot/activist organization dedicated to bringing I about equality for people of all races, class, gender or sexual orientation. WAC works through pro- I grams of eoCcation and action and serves to initiate discourse and dialogue about women's issues land active leminism. Advisor: Hoda Al-Mutawah. ■w f/ Woman by Maya Angelou: Pretty women wonder where my >tj0fmbn not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size. But when uuA WJtemmthmAhJmk I^tMLiQ&<*J^Q*Jt±inM* imci fan Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me. I walk into a room Just as cool dfthtympd%1?&rMfflmW&mtfW, Tho follows stand or their kne 2000 nd me, A r he fire of my t 2000 d the^^y rrr inyj CCti ■> ill n womar an, That's me, em selves have r\ f\i i 4*1 Kuditshini Mukendi -- In my country, being a woman moan* ry so m a n't touch M Jamie Perryman -- Being a woman means being able to see power. Without a woman, there's nothing. She raises the things from ooth sides. 1 thin* women are mere able to do family & teaches. She gets a lot to respect from everybody. m, Th{ I can that, think both analytically & emotionally. arch of my back. The sun of Ide of my breasts. The grace of my style^k fe?a Keiko YOKOI -- In Japan, it's hard to find a job tor women. I me That's me. don't think I can find an important job. It's changing, but Now you M k traditionally we have discrimination against women. shout or jump abom Walk real loud. When you It ought to make M Way, It's iogj^mfck of m nd of my hair, yubarnarekha Choudhury -• Being a woman means being G.ven Stephany -- In Fiance, being a woman means being J| man ndependent, nurturing, loving and being in charge of my good cook. Pretty much now women are equal to the men in r.'.n life ^nd to help others be in charge of their own lives. this generation. an by : Pretty womeiWFUKJ^ ^<9 my secret lies, .cute fashion ma^^^^m^^^hgJL^ start to y ies. I H jny arms, of my step, The curl of my lips, 11. i henomenal wonw^Bbtfs me. I \wAble fok — I feel she needs to be independent and able to Eryn Whitfield -- I think that in order to be considered support he'self without the help of her husband, to be able woman, you need to know yourself. She needs to led ws to take care of herself she is, where she is going and what she wants out of life And * I \ WfeH° their knees. 7 swarmm wive of h ees. I say. It's the fire in my waist, And the jo I woman, That's me. They try so much Bu ow them. DIVER freeing our minds so that our voices will be heard AN OLD MAN'S STORY SOCIETY THROUGH BROWN EYES NOTE: I wrote this poem after driving around Ctevetand with some of my friends and while Society through brown eyes they talked amongst themselves I looked at this homeless man and wondered to myself When you look at me what do you see, who he was and what had his life been like. This poem is dedicioted to all those who laugh A dark skinned man you want out of your country, and make fun of the homeless, because you never know what circumstances caused them I just crossed the border to rape and to steal. to be where they are, take note. From you "True Americans" is this how you feel, I am a 64 year old Black man and for the past two years, I've had no place to I'll take away your jobs, or pollute your society, live. You see I had always helped out others but I guess I had no more left to give. To I deserve to be oppressed is this your ideology, see me now. one would never guess that I had onced walked shoulder to shoulder with I didn't choose to be born with brown skin and brown eyes, Dr. Martin Luther King during the Civil Rights Movement. But you choose to belittle me I just want to know why. Yeah, I have definitely seen my people struggle, which is why it's so refresh-] Is it impossible to conceive that God made us the same. ing to now see them show such improvement. My life story is relatively easy to explain, Just because I'm not white, does that make me inhumane. you see I didn't have much money and I never had any fame. After the Civil Rights My people have feelings and dreams just like you. Movement had come to a close, moving up north and starting a family is what I ulti- We have ambitions and goals that we're going to pursue. mately choose. After settling down in Cleveland and starting a family, I began working But because we're not white you set large barriers to cross. odd jobs, finally sticking at a near by steel mill. The pay was good, but damn if I did- Just think of all the great minds and people you have lost. n't hate the way those fumes made me feel. I honestly began to despise my job and I Because they weren't white you closed all the doors, always looked for someone to blame, soon turning to alcohol thinking this would some- You kept them from work and school, yet you made them fight wars. how alleviate my pain. For a country that degrades us time after time. After fifteen years of drinking and working in the mill, I had really begun to Keep us poor and in ghettos, then blame us for crime, age,, and though my wife loved me dearly, she hated to see me in this stage. Then one You get mad when I'm hired because I'm of Hispanic decent. cold October night 1 gota call that would forever change my life. I was told both of my Even though they just used me to meet the fifteen- percent, kids had been killed in a car crash, along with my beautiful wife. Alone and unwilling Give us alcohol, drugs, and guns to pollute our society. to try, alcohol was now truly my only means of getting by. I lost my job and my house Keep us drunk, stoned and killing one another, and. we'll remain in poverty. and for the first time in my life I had actually accepted defeat, which leads me to what You've thrown your scraps at us so we fight with each other. I am today, a homeless man on the street. Kept us in constant conflict so we couldn't come together. I know you walk by me and see me as nothing more than an old bum, but if You've done all you could to control us like puppets. only you knew how far I've actually come. I went from a young man searching for new Soon we'll break all the strings and demand we get justice, heights and fighting for equal rights to an older man working damn hard to support his You've kept us poor and uneducated, so you can ignore what we say. kids and wife. Now 1 make my living by begging for your change but hey, don't worry But we'll come together in numbers, NO WE WON'T GO AWAY. about me, I've already had my years of glory. And this, for you, is an old man's story. You tried to take away our heritage and force us to assimilate. But we'll hang on to our heritage, our cultures can cooperate, -Jeremy Maurice Wilson, sophomore criminal justice major- America was built off more than one culture. We won't give ours up because you think ifs impure. You want us to forget the past oppression our people went through. ODE TO CLOCKS THAT HAVE YET TO BE Thinking "How can you be mad it didn't happen to you," But we'll remember the oppression and how we were treated. TURNED FROM DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME So we learn from mistakes and history's not repeated. We don't want to take over, just a chance at success, I. We walk briskly by, microwave II. "You programmed the thing," With or without you we're gonna progress. burrito in hand, glancing at your they say. "You are the one who To My People: face which glares out, sternly, for is able to change it back." How Ifs time for us to come together and unite, all to see. good it feels. Now they, who You may not believe you're oppressed but you still have to fight, before distrust with such fervor, For the rights of millions of our people being oppressed. We think, "It can't possibly turn to me. I am as the timekeeper, Just because the media won't show us, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. be 10:33," with a moment of holding all powers of God and the It may seem like this institution can't be overcome. swirling confusion, subsided cosmos at my reserve. But to help just one person is a battle that's won. by a deep sense of rage. If someone hurt your family you'd demand retribution, III. But it comes to you. Yes, Well Su Raza es Su fa mi la so lets stop this pollution! Our parents, protectors since I beckon to you. whose birth, givers of love and life, maladjusted face causes -Marco Antonio Gutierrez, junior computer/electronics technology major- now crawling toward late this horror. I cannot find middle age and then to the manual. death, seem to want to confuse YOU CAN WRITE, DRAW OR us on the meaning of time, -Robert Szorady, junior journalism major- jealous of our youth, our easy KE AWESOME PHOTOS? orgasms and slender physiques. DI VERS TY g your work. Today. artwork by Ellamonique Greene ,.. By Jana Loitgsworth, sophomore finance majo I took a trip to the South Bronx in NY City. I wasn't or what I was going to encounter. But I was going to learn about myself, society mwwpium trip. And these people are the only ones who will ever completely understand this "other" me. I grew. I learned, I saw. and now I struggle. I feel as though l'm\ In a fight. A fight between me and the "other" me. I want the "other" me to win but it's hard. These people aren't around me all the time to support and remind me of how far I've come and how far I have yet to go. To remember and imple- ment what I've learned is hard, but I want to do it. If s easy to forget this and ft*y-»nr inn rn HmMrtr* pretend It didn't happen, to fall back into the same old routine. But something made me go there and that's why I cannot let this "other" me die. CHOOSE EDUCATION by Anthony Jones, junior economics major & Megan Zivkovich, junior sociology major BGSU will give you a degree, assuminq you pay your fees and pass the classes which have been prescribed to you. It is sometimes overlooked, however, that our University also offers opportuni- ties for students to become educated. Education, as we see it, must extend beyond the classroom and the textbook to dialogue and experience with people and situations that are beyond what we know. If we are able to step out of the bubble of our University and view the big picture, we might better recognize that while BG is a part of society, it does not represent our society as a whole. 8ecause the majority of students on campus are surrounded by people who share common goals and are primarily of a similar heritage and iocio-economic status, it is easy to fall into a mindset in which we recognize only e lifestyles we know. In choosing to accept this mentality, we fool ourselves and we cheat each other. Our recent trip to the South Bronx in New York City was an eye-opening expe- rience. Our (primarily white) group became the minority, surrounded by people who not only differed from us in the color of our skin but who also faced very different issues on a daily basis. We were awed and humbled by people whose main concerns were not pouring rights and parking spaces, but police corruption and crumbling homes. We had the exciting opportunity to meet a handful of people bringing an energy and hope to a hopeless, substance - infected, economically failing commu- nity. There causes seemed so much more real than those we knew, so much more meaningful. Upon our return to Bowling Green, our perception of "reality" has changed. Reality is NOT 94% white, reality is NOT middle to upper class, reality is NOT four years of college, a degree, a $50,000 a year job, and a house in suburbia. It seems that our micro-cosmic BGSU is starved for a culture more representative of our nation. This greater diversity would lend students the opportunity to gain an appreciation for and sensitivity towards a greater vari- ety of people with a different range of difficulties. So we are challenged BGSU, to look within ourselves and find love and acceptance for others, to step off our daily paths and choose to have experiences that differ from the lives that we know. A challenge to get to know people who have been seper- ated from us and share their perspectives on life. A challenge to take advantage of a number of opportunities available through the university to visit different sections of our nation. Only by choosing to accept that challenge, to educate our- selves, and acting on that choice, can we truly prepare our- selves to face the real world. NTERLVftE/ opening our eyes and ears to all forms of entertainment this collection. New Latino faculty member The collection is recommended to anyone who wishes to become a writer as Allison includes several essays examining joins biology department the writing process and how it has affect- lizPECEK get his house and lab set up. Hopefully, ed her life. The essay "Believing in FEATURE WRITER now he will have more opportunities to Literature" is Allison's interpretation of meet people on campus, especially those what she feels good writing is. She The newest faculty member in in the Latino community." explains that when she teaches a writing the biology department is a native of Bouzat said he is very pleased workshop she tells her students to first Argentina. Having recently obtained his with the university's facilities; he espe- define what good writing is and then, try doctoral degree in ecology, ethology (the cially likes the recreation center. Despite to live up to that definition in their own study of behavior) and evolution. Dr. Juan this, he said that there are few things for writing. Allison is very passionate about Bouzat arrived at the University January him, his wife and their two sons, Lucas, 2, her writing and sees it as one of the only 5. and Facundo, 10, to do. ways that she can honestly express her- Bouzat currently teaches a semi- "We're still getting used to the self. nar on the conservation of genetics of town," Bouzat said. "It is small, but I Another one of Allison's favorite wild species. He has a background of pop- enjoy the small-town atmosphere. I like topics is homosexuality. She talks of many ulation and conservation genetics from his the restaurants and coffee shops, such as past relationships and how they have graduate and post-doctoral research at the Cosmos and Grounds for Thoughts." changed her life. A funny essay called University of Illinois at Urbana- Originally from the area around Skin provides "Talking to Straight People" is about Champaign. Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bouzat was not Allison and two friends speaking to a class Kimberly With, assistant profes- used to small towns. He attended public insight on sex about what it is tike to be a lesbian in a sor of biology, was a member of the search schools, including a public university in heterosexual world. They grow fearful that committee who interviewed Bouzat for his Argentina. Yet he found that in Argentina, and gender issues the students will always believe that they position last spring. he could not be exposed to as many new are the true representation of what alt les- "I was very impressed with his robinHEILMAN people as he can in places like BGSU. FEATURE WRITER bians are like. They feel like the entire les- credentials." With said. "He has done cut- "The whole dynamics of have bian community is relying on them to ting-edge research on natural popula- Skin: Talking About Sex, Clan and talks with people from different universi- make the right impression. tions." Liteijture is a collection of essays, perfor- ties and meeting many people is good," Allison is very frank about her "I like doing a lot of research, mance pieces and stories by Dorothy Bouzat said. "In Argentina, it is hard to feelings about sex throughout the entire but teaching is an important component Allison, a feminist, political activist. get top people in certain fields, such as book. This may offend some readers, but because it allows you to learn from your Allison was raised in the south in an abu- mine, to go there and speak." you become used to it as the book pro- students," Bouzat said. "The university is sive home and was the first one in her The biggest challenge in Bouzat's gresses. The author is extremely inspira- giving me the opportunity to do both, family to graduate from high school and career so far is being away from his fami- tional and reading these passages makes which will allow me to get to know more attend college. Since then, she has moved the reader feel like they have delved students. One of my main goals is to be ly and friends in Argentina. He said that all over the country—writing, speaking he misses the culture, which is so differ- inside her head and looked through her able to teach at the individual level." and organizing for what she believes in. ent from the American culture. eyes. It is a wonderful collection of essays However, Bouzat said that he has Allison's homosexuality and feminist and is recommended for anyone with an not been able to meet many new people Despite this, Bouzat has had lifestyle has made for some interesting much success in the U.S. His work has open mind and a feeling heart. due to the timing of his arrival—in the perspectives on life. She is an inspira- been commented on in publications such middle of the school year. He is interested tional individual and that is reflected in as Science Magazine and The New York in meeting as many new people as possi- Times. A few years ago, Bouzat's most ble, especially Hispanic people. notable accomplishment took place; it Additionally, he said he woulrj like to par- ticipate in multicultural events, as he and was the work he did using museum speci- his wife Gabriela did in Illinois. mens of birds. With this, he was able to get differing genetic traits from the past "We're not involved with LSU," in certain species of birds. Bouzat said. "We have been exploring to At that time, Bouzat said, it was see how large the Latino community is a very notable achievement. and have found that it is much smaller "I encourage students to take here than in Illinois. Also, they are not advantage of the opportunity to interact very active on campus...my wife and I with him," With said. "Just stop by and have met very few Spanish-speaking peo- make him feel welcome...I'm sure he pie." would like to talk to people, especially "I fear that his inability to meet prospective students." people is because he came in the middle of the year," With said. "He also had to MINORITY BONE MARROW DRIVE: SAVE A LIFE CONTACT LISA 1 AW SOX l-«00-828-1975 EXT. 119 WITH QUESTIONS. THURSDAY, MARCH JO AT MCFALL (JALLERY J: JO-6: JO I'M joeSCHWARZ ENTERTAINMENT WRITER The teenage hype machine has begun in this 18 year old girl with fea- tures in Time, the Los Angeles Times, Vibe, and every other teenage magazine on the shelves. Christina Aguilera doesn't need all the publicity because her amazingly mature voice is one the finest pop soul instruments to come along since the debuts of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. Aguilera's self-titled debut is per- fect vehicle for that voice, mixing up the current day pop, new soul, and some old school torch into a potent blends of Whitney Houston through a smooth tone rhythms. These type of rhythms are used of lyrics. She also gets help from Diane on the energetic tracks like the Carey- Warren type lyrics that accomplishes this esque "Come on Over (All I Want)," the track. On the song "Reflection." the track bouncy, "So Emotional," and the already recorded two years ago for Disney's Mulan, half-million selling single "Genie in A Aguilera's appeat reaches far beyond the Bottle." Aguilera portrays a strong and 12 to 22 set. Her album will draw fans powerful voice with a touch of soul in from that demographic because of her 75% of her songs on the album. young age. But her vocal talent and well- The multitalented Aguilera then produced debut assure that she will soon moves into a ballad territory that incorpo- become an artist for the adult contempo- rated into a few songs. In "I Turn To You." rary set as well. Aguilera channels the early style of robSZORADY Another Bad Boy star is born...finally ENTERTAINMENT WRITER Concerning matters of music Bad Boy records are determined to keep the torch lit. The very talented made outside of the United States, the raspy voiced Black Rob has finally released his looooong-anticipated album Life majority of college students' track Stoiy. And what a good name for ft indeed. This album is packed with real-life expe- records haven't been that stellar. Aside riences and mishaps (being that he really has been to prison). It includes the new from the occasional Taco Bell commer- hit single "Whoa," which has added yet another word to the Ebonics dictionary and cial incidental music or post-inebriated seems to be the bomb head banger in the clubs. Another reasonable song oh this stint watching the Spanish Channel at 3 album is "Thug Story." This was adapted from Slick Rick's song "Children Story." in the morning, we give little or no But, in this song he flips the song into being a story about the life of a thug. Rob attention to the powerful, passionate indeed does a good job of mimicking the flows and beat of the song, while fol- music being written and recorded by our lowing the pattern of giving you an interesting story at the same time. An addi- neighbors south of the border. tional exciting song would have to be "Espario" featuring Lil Kim; the beat is One band out of many worth superb and the flows of these two are unbelievable. Other guests include Mase, attention is the collective of musicians political importance. The first song on the Jennifer Lopez, Mario Winans, L.O.X. and Mark Curry. This album was mostly pro- known as Los De Abajo, or, literally, album, "Pepepez," which on the surface duced by Puff Daddy, along with up and coming producers Nashiem Myrick and D- "those from below." They are part of a seems to be an upbeat animal fable, soon Dot. large group of Latin American bands fus- reveals itself to be a warning of political ing the traditional elements of salsa with corruption. rock and roll and African rhythms, com- The album continues to stun with BUT... bined with sometimes-fiery political upbeat yet intelligent numbers such as lyrics. "Tiempos Muertos," "El Emigrado," and, This album almost -seems as if it was all made in 1996 or something. This The band, born out of political the masterpiece of the album, the five- album Is really outdated. For example .Maje cusses! Yes the retired rapper makes frustration in 1992, out of the same minute segue "Depresiones," which speaks an appearance on here with a very weak rhyme; I could barely take it Come to Mexico City music scene which spawned of the struggles of keeping one's dignity think of it, almost everyone (with the exception of Lil Kim) had some pretty wack bands such as El Tri and Cafe Tacuba, has and sanity within turbulent personal or verses, especially Puffy, I dont know what he was thinking. Also, the chorus on been categorized as alternative Latin political situations. most of the songs was terrible. One that sticks out in my mind is that fake Isley music. Great music, it might not need to Brothers chorus jacked from the jam "Summer Breeze" in the song "Jasmine"— Their first self-titled album, be said, crosses and obliterates all the "Know that I got Jasmine on my mind, ohhhh!" More proof of how old these songs released in America by David Byrne's social, ethnic and monetary labels that we must be is that the LO.X. are representing Bad Boy and giving Puffy props! Not to record label Luaka Bop, delivers, against all seem so keen on assigning ourselves mention the song "1 Dare You" which was off the Slam soundtrack years ago. Oh all perceptions that music foreign to the to. Only when we take in the full scope and dont majority of Americans, both culturally and and range of the art of other cultures do forget about "You Don't Know Me." Some compare Black Rob to The Notorious B.I.G. politically, is not worth the time to dis- we realize that there is far much more because he talks about real Life s#!t and flows really well But damn, this dudt's cover. Los De Abajo also brims with the beauty and life in the world than we ever vocab and choice of words are not good enough to compete with all these other vitality of youth in the face of unimagin- thought. cats bursting out the East Coast rapping about street life. Maybe if Puffy would able oppression. Many of their songs brim have put him out four years ago when he was supposed to, he could have been with hidden subtexts, treating what working on his third album by now. Boy did he get jipped! If you wanna hear some appears to be simple subject matter with dope flows about street life and sfllt, check out Beanie Siget's album The Truth, cause Black Rob got robbed. I VERSITY CHARLES On Saturday March 18, more than 300 "champions" were honored with break- fast and.entertainment. The Breakfast of Champions is put on by the Center for ♦continued from page 4 Multicultural and Academic Initiatives each semester to salute those students of color date's degree in human services from Lima am terrible with computers. He was hav- who have received a 3.0 or higher CPA for the previous semester. They were joined by ing problems setting the tabs on his Technical College, but was unsuccessful in paper, and I helped him figure it out. I family and friends to help celebrate their academic achievements. finding a job with that degree. felt good about helping him, although it In the 1990s, the Americans with seemed like he didn't like asking for Disabilities Act (ADA), which protects the help...I could just tell by the look on his rights of disabled people, was created. Now, disabled people are not face that he was very upset." Tavenner takes a full course load competing against those without disabili- ties for financial aid because special aid is each semester, while maintaining a 3.0 grade point average. So far, he has made reserved for them. "We were told (in the 1970s) that the Dean's List twice. "I work hard for the grades I we would be competing with those who don't have disabilities, and that we would get," Tavenner said. "Usually I try to pace have to be better than them to make it," myself by taking 12 to 13 hours, but this semester I am taking 15 credit hours. That Tavenner said. tfjfi? is a lot for me." Tavenner's greatest fear of today's college life is computers. He has In addition to classes, Tavenner participates in the Friends of the Deaf trouble typing papers and understanding how to use computers. Club, which meets every Wednesday night. "I can sign things correctly and The club helps special education majors it makes sense," Tavenner said. "I can say learn sign language. things correctly and it makes sense. But "I am the club's walking dictio- putting it into words in a paragraph on a nary," Tavenner said. "They always ask me computer is just impossible. The grammar for help because I know all of the signs for check never accepts what I type." everything." Overall, Tavenner loves to learn Jennifer Seiverth, a sophomore social work major, helped Javenner in the and deals with challenges the best way computer lab when he was having trouble that he can—as he has done all of his life, with a paper. from the time of his first challenge as a "He seemed very frustrated," Blue Baby. Seiverth said. "I know how it is because I Costs: Gospel (J\o\r All 3Days- $20 Or30tfi March 31- $12 ^pniversar^ $5 Concert gVkfej, ^Qircfi 31, 2000 Saturday, *4priT 1, 2000 Sunday ^prtf 2, 2000 5:00-7:0(*P Please Join Us in this Soul gjjttng Ofefratiotif We Look Forward to Seeing You There! God Cgfcss 1pu( D VERSITY