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There is more . ■ ■ 1EPH010 to school spirit HELPING HANDS: Students from Bowling Green volunteer their time at the local teen center Above, a member from Sigma Alpha than athletics Epsilon plays foosball with one of the teens. Columnist Marisha Pietrowski writes that going to and supporting athletic Center continues to be events are not the only ways to exhibit school spirit | Page 4 'safe haven' for youth Priest chases By Ella Fowler equipment, movies and games. "We have video games, comput- down thief Reporter ' She explained how important the ers and die park was a great place The priest of a church center is to so many teens. to have a Teen Center." Smiles and laughter greet visitors in Washington D.C. ran "ITheTeen Center] has a really Messmore added when the to the after-school sanctuary for big effect on teens; this is a safe weather is nice students can use after a man who tried seventh and eighth graders at the spot for them to come after school," the various resources offered by to steal money from a Teen Center in City Park, but the Messmore said. "It is a one-of-a- the park like the skate rink and safe, recovering about atmosphere was quite different kind place in Bowling Green." baseball fields. half of it | Page 10 after the center was robbed In The Teen (.enter opened on "You meet new people here and November 2007. Sept. 17, 2007, and provides after- you can hang out with friends," Shauvin Cordy, an eighth grad- school care from 2:30 p.m. to said Cordy, whose favorite thing Charges being er who has been coming to the 5:30 p.m. for seventh and eighth to do at the Teen Center is jump filed in police teen center since it opened, said graders. Funded by the commu- on the bean bags. "Sometimes it she felt sad last year when she nity, the Teen Center provides gets out of control, but it is a great brutality case heard about the robbery. games and after school activities place to meet knew people." Three police officers "This is a safe haven I for us|, and for those students who utilize the Despite suffering a loss of thou- are being charged in a it is upsetting someone would center located in the Veterans sands of dollars, Messmore real- subway assault case for take things from us," Cordy said. Building in City Park. ized something else because of allegedly sodomizing a Director of the Teen Center "Everything here |at the Teen Center] is a kind donation except TEEN il 24-year-old man Niki Messmore said the robber took about $3,500 of electronic one television,'' Messmore said. |Page5

Doctor returns As finals near, to the U.S. to Council members prove stand trial students focus A doctor accused of passionate about city poisoning his wife has on quiet hours returned from Cyprus Serving on city council requires more than time; in order to face murder By Becky Tencr charges | Page 8 it takes dedication and care for Bowling Green Reporter

By Courtney Flynn "I like being involved Sophomore Matt Goodfriend Women's Reporter awoke to his desk shaking. It basketball and having an wasn't an earthquake — it was Passion for the city of Bowling his neighbor's music. reaches goal Green and its residents is a opportunity to get Vibrating furniture and exces- The women's necessary character trait for sive noise is not unusual on a Bowling Green City Council Goodfriend's floor. He said he basketball team my two cents in..." member. has been awakened more than reaches a milestone As elected officials, Bowling Bob McOmber | At-large member once this year, typically in the and personal magic Green City Council members early morning, by loud music number, reaching 100 have a responsibility to respond for re-election because they or yelling. Goodfriend also said to residents' inquiries and care about residents' concerns. the noise makes studying more games over .500 concerns, many of which are "It's a complaint-driven sys- difficult, too | Page 6 directed at their ward's council tem," at-large council member "I have a hard enough time member, but at-large members Bob McOmber said. studying so |lhe noise! makes it also receive complaints. While dealing with com- a big problem." he said. Of the seven elected officials, plaints are a common part of With finals next week, three are at-large members and being a council member, the Goodfriend said he doesn't think the other four represent one of desire to help the city is why his neighbors will lower their the four wards in they city. At- the council members ran for noise level and be courteous to large members are elected to the position. the people around them. Forgiving sins through the a four-year term and the ward "1 understand the general "I daft think anything is going members are elected every two upkeep of the city and thought to change," he said. They've been miracle of the Internet years. |my knowledge] could be some- asked to be quiet before and Itheyl While ward council mem- thing 1 could contribute to the still continue to lie loud." By KataSnydar bers focus more on their ward, community when problems According to the University Reporter at-large members also deal arise," said Dunn, who has a Student 1 landbook. during with residents from the wards 12-year background in local quiet hours noise levels should Senior Matthew'I laynes is an ordained minister. He and the community as a whole. government. His jobs included be kept at a minimum; talking, can perform weddings, start las' own church tax free, There is not a distinguishable engineering, financing and music, televisions and other How would you take • forgive others for their sins mid legally go by the title difference between the two budgeting. sounds should not be heard by advantage of being an reverend. He never went to seminary school and except the length of terms and McOmber also ran for coun- neighbors, the rest of the floor ordained minister? doesn't consider himself religious. who complaints are directed to. cil because of his interest in or building. Requests for quiet 1 le just went online and applied. At-large council mem- the community, although he arc also expected to be honored, "It literally took every bit of 15 seconds, if you're a ber Terry Dunn said at-large doesn't consider himself a and refusal to comply can result fast typer," Haynes said. members have four-year terms politician. The Universal Life Church, where Haynes applied, to help ensure information is "I like being involved and hav- See QUIET | Page 2 is a non-denominational church offering ordinations effectively transferred during ing an opportunity to get my to anyone who submits their legal information on election periods. two cents in, even though it is a the church's Web site. "Having a four-year at-large fairly thankless job," he said. UNIVERSITY QUIET Within a few days, applicants are sent confir- member guarantees some City council President HOUR POLICY LORI CLAIRE PETRICK mation of their request and am be legally called continuity for elected officials,'' Megan Newlove has always Source: Student Handbook mSenior. he said. been involved with politics and Inter national'Buscness See REVEREND | Page 2 Ward council member posts the community, which is why "I would make sure I and two of the at-large member she decided to run for the third got into heaven." posts will be up fur election in fall 2009. Most of the current See COUNCIL | Page 2 | Page 4 council members plan to run - IIPPI-BRA Democrats attempt to resolve auto industry economics By Julia Hinchf.ld Davli to a vote as early as tomorrow. federal help. Negotiators worked TODAY The Associated Press Top Democrats gave the White into the night yesterday to resolve Rain House their proposal for rushing differences. lafln-gRn E3 High:4l,Low:50 WASHINGTON — Congressional short-term loans to Detroit's Big "We've made a lot of progress in Democrats and the White House Three through a plan that requires recent days to develop legislation worked to resolve their last disputes that the industry remake itself in to help automakers restructure and yesterday over terms of a $15 bil- order to survive The Bush admin- achieve long-tenn viability," Dana lion bailout for U.S. auto makers istration gave a cool initial response, Perino, the White 1 louse press sec- TOMORROW CHARltS DHARAPAK H — complete with a "car czar" to saying the measure didn't do I2RPI.I2/IH Cloudy OVERSEER: Kenneth R Femberg has oversee the industry's reinvention enough to ensure that only viable See AUTO | Page 2 i High: 50, Low: 16 emerged as a candidate to be the "car czar." of itself — that's expected to come companies would get longer-term k VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE ! 2 Tuesday. 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the online process. BLOTTER REVEREND "I would be as concerned TEEN From Page 1 about that as a doctor would be From Page 1 FRIDAY, DEC. 5 about someone getting an MD 3:06 P.M. reverend. Online ministers are [online]," he said. the burglary. . Complainant reported receiving awarded many of the same According to the Universal Life "The community really came phone calls from a restricted number rights as those who went through Church Wfeb site, they "strongly together to provide for the Teen on her cell phone in Founders. school, such as performing exor- believe in the rights of all people Center with donations," she said. cisms and baptisms and blessing to practice their beliefs, regard- Since the break-in, theTeen Center SATURDAY, DEC 6 holy artifacts. less of what those beliefs are, as has taken extra security precautions 2:10 A.M. I le first became a minister as a long as they do not infringe on to protect the after-school program. Keith Brooks of North Olmsted. joke, and he's admitted he's prob- the rights of others and are within "We found out anything can hap- Ohio, was charged with underage ably the last person who should the law." pen," Messmore said "We hope consumption and disorderly conduct have this title. Hut when his The Web site claims the point and want the center to be safe and after an officer found him attempt- friends w-anted a non-religious of the process is to spread differ- we don't want them to think they ing to enter the Administration wedding, 1 Iaynes stepped up and ent religions. can rob us again." Building, thinking it was Offenhauer. married them. They encourage you to start Messmore said she didnt want your own church, Haynes said. to say what precautions have been 11:06 P.M. "One time 1 had reverend on my driver's license," he said. "It's And people tend to assume since taken to ensure no one could Emily Stenger of North Olmsted. he's a minister he's "a massively bypass the heightened security Ohio. Brittany Perry of Groton. just the same concept as flirting with a police officer." religious person." and rob the center again. Mass.. and Christopher Gore of LL Tony Hetrick of the Bowling North Olmsted. Ohio, were cited for Mostly he's used the title to But he sees the title as more of a have fun. blessing things in jest legal title than a religious title. Green Police Division said having underage consumption and Nicole security and camera systems are Mathews of Brookpark. Ohio, was and being called reverend. He "It just makes me able to marry cited for underage consumption and was surprised when he started in the law," he said. always a good idea for businesses prohibited acts. getting some negative reactions Some of his friends who have and places like theTeen Center. to the idea Some people claimed gone through the process have "ISecurity and camera systems] SUNDAY DEC 7 people who become ministers started perfonning marriages as have gotten to the point where they are not as expensive as they used to 2:19 A.M. online are undermining the reli- a side business. Elizabeth Gitliam of Conover. Ohio, gious leaders who actually go "It's become more apparent be," Hetrick said. was cited for possession of drug through years of school. over the years," he said. Hetrick added lighting is always paraphernalia and drug abuse. Father Mike Dandunnd of And despite the negative feed- a good idea and is a cheap way to St. Ihomas More said Catholic back, he would recommend the secure a property or business. 3:25 P.M. ministers have to go through process to anyone. "If you brightened things up, Steven Leffler. 47, of Bowling Green. four years of college, five years of "There's nothing more hilari- people are less likely after hours was cited for operating a vehicle KATESNYOER TKBONEWi graduate school and one year of ous than knowing you have to be to break in," he said. "People don't under the influence. POWERS FOR GOOD: Haynes initially became an online minister as a joke, but has interning referred to as reverend in a court want to be seen in there doing what used the "powers vested in him" to marry friends at a non-religious wedding 4:07 P.M. He said he's a bit worried about oflaw,"hesaid. they shouldn't be doing" Complainant reported somebody stole Despite having the slight set- her iPod from Kreischer Compton. back of the burglary, Messmore town." he said. "In a way. I'm try- "Council is really engaging and really feels the Teen Center is back and 5:00 P.M. ing to help the neighborhood, not ready to entertain students. Complainant reported that some- COUNCIL "It has been one year since Ithe From Page 1 just .in individual." gets a person involved in town. In a way, time during Tuesday evening, a Most recently, Zanfardino has burglaryl and we are bigger and brown mountain bike was stolen ward position. She was then elect- been Dying to help the residents I'm trying to help the neighborhood, better," she said." V\fe have bounced from a house on South Main Street. ed president by her fellow council Of his ward on Stale Street get rid back pretty well." members. of unwanted pedestrians at odd not just an individual." ON LI NE: Go to bgnews.com for the "My dad | Richard Newlove] was hours of the night. k complete blotter list on city council, so I grew up with "One of the real complexities of John Zanfardino I Second ward council member the idea to give back to the com- council is dying to reduce die foot QUIET munity," she said. traffic in the area," he said. various barriers that could be she feels council decided on an From Page 1 Second Ward Council Mcmlicr Although be has not proposed a placed at the end of the street to appropriate solution. stop the pedestrians. Aside from finding solutions in the removal of equipment CORRECTION lohn Zanfardino said one of the new legislation to stop foot traffic Hatshman Hall Director Amanda aspects he enjoys about being on in the area, he has kept in con- Council members do not to residents' complaints and POLICY propose new legislation often. helping the city run smooth- Stump said quiet hours violations city council is how his services can tact With the residents and Public typically happen because students We want to correct all factual errors. Instead, diey usually review ly, council members are also reach past a single individual. Works Director Brian Craft to forget what time it is. If you think an error has been made, new legislation proposed by assigned to chair a commit- "Council is really engaging and examine opt ions for a more peace- "A majority of students do fol- call The BG News at 419-372-6966. really gets a person involved in ful night life, these options look at the administration, which tee. These committees include includes the Mayor and City the Community Improvement low the rules but those who violate quiet hours tend only to meet with Administrator. A majority of die Committee, the Transportation proposed legislation deals with and Safety Committee and the a hall director for a violation once allocating funds for equipment, Finance Committee. and then they learn," she said. projects and committees. When council members Senior Associate Director of Residence Life Sarah Waters said Semester Leases "Being on city council con- are not busy with their duties, sists of passing mundane ordi- some arc spending time widi she expects the conflicts with the quiet hours policy to lower during nances to keep the city going," their family or working at their finals week because most students \ McOmbersaid. "day job". MTErfllON BG! There are instances though Even though city coun- are in study mode where a council member feels cil members arc compen- "The 24-hour quiet goes into tf>*5 passionately about a subject sated $5,000 a year, they still affect because of the heightened \/J and proposes a new legislation, engage in other professional time of stress," she said. "So we »* the most recent example would activities. Newlove is a gen- really try to pay special attention SPRING 2009 be the cell phone ban issue eral attorney, Zanfardino is a during the week so students can going on the May ballot. habilitation coordinator at the cither cram for that test or get the GREENBRIAR, INC McOmber initiated the dis- Lucas County Board of Mental sleep they need." 419-352-0717 cussion and legislation after Retardation, McOmber is a part- Waters said if students don't he became aware of die dan- time I^gal Studies professor at respect quiet hours they will be 445 E. WOOSTER gers caused by talking on a cell the University and Dunn is a documented and asked to speak J^greenbriarrentals.com phone while driving. church director and the trea- with their hall director. "I personally became con- surer for the Maumee Valley Zero tolerance during finals vinced it would be a good thing, Presbytery. week will be enforced and she said but I want to do what a majority Other council members if students continue to ignore the of the voting people want." he include Gordy Heminger of the rules they will be moved to a dif- ferent hall or asked to leave if their said. second ward, Mike Frost of the Ready to become a Newiove does not agree with fourth ward and at-laige mem- exams are over. the cell phone ban because ber I iirry Sorrells. Waters said if students are expe- Bowling Green would be the City council meets on the riencing a conflict the first step is only city in the area to have one. first and third Monday of every asking the person to be courteous, She doesn't want die city "to month at 8 p.m. in the city offic- but if they continue to have prob- become an island in Ohio" and es at 304 N. Church St. lems students should not hesitate to tell an RA. She said the depart- Non-Smoker ment wants those students who arc creating disturbances to learn how their actions are affecting the in 2009? people around them. "We're looking for students to have Ah Ha' moments," she said. How MANY "For them to understand that the bass in their room travels three Let us help! Hoots up and five doors over" MEAL PLAN POINTS Come to an*informational meeting Do You HAVE? AUTO Friday, January 30th @ 4pm From Page 1 Student Health Service Conference Room retary, said in a statement "V\fe11 Room 170 Health Center Building continue to work with membeis on both sides of the aisle to achieve legislation that protects the good faith investment by taxpayers." President George W. 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I \ I WWW.BGNEWS.COM CAMPUS Tuesday. December 9 2008 3 FINE ARTS ON DISPLAY

AN EVENING OF ARTISTIC WONDER: This past weekend, the Fine Arts Building opened its doors lo the campus, as University students showed and sold iheit work The event was a celebration of Bowling Green Aits being recognized as a center of excellence INSET: Senior ZdV Newman was one of many performers during the Arts Extravaganza Friday night. | Newman demonstrates his skill as he juggles and balances acrylic balls

GET A LIFE USG asked to aid women in CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sane ewnts utoi from evertsbgsu edu

8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 12 -1 p.m. quest for cheaper birth control Exhibit #6: Josh Eckhart Weight Watchers at Work Pre Dentistry Assoc. Photography Exhibit 116 Union Banquet By India Hunter for birth control." John 1J0 and 151 Union - Gallery Space 308 Union - McMaster Mtg Rm Reporter She also pointed out that 3-4pm Waynick birth control is not used only USG President 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Soar Your Score! 8-lOp.m. With the last meeting of the for preventing pregnancy. Muslim Student Understanding Credit semester, the Undergraduate "Many women need birth Pub Unplugged Student Government wrapped control for other reasons than Association Prayer Room Reports and Scoring 101 Union - Black Swamp Pub up some issues and listened as a contraceptive," Corwin 204 Olscamp 207 Union - Mylander Mtg Rm 8-9p.m. to a guest from the BCiSU said. "Some women take it 11 am - 'ipm Organization for Women's control prices rose. for endometriosis and other 530,-630 pm Secret of the Star Issues last night. "This is a real problem for medical reasons." Finals Week Survival Kit BG24 Broadcast 112 Physical Sciences Lab Bldg. Krista Corwin. who is the many women right here on our Getting birth control at an Distribution Union, Falcon's Nest TVs president of the organiza- campus and I 'm asking for your affordable price is difficult Union Table Space tion on campus asked for support in getting something because of the way most insur- USG's support in an effort to done about this," Corwin said. ance companies operate said make birth control pills more Corwin believes if USG were Corwin. affordable for college women. to write a resolution and then "Most insurance companies "As I look around the room, pass that resolution, it would see birth control as a luxury nearly more than half of you help once that bill moved to item, but for most women it is are men — and that's not a Faculty Senate and other exec- a necessity-not a luxury," she criticism but I'm really asking utive committees. said. for your support on this for One senator wanted to Action must take place quick- women," Corwin said. know specifically how many ly so Corwin urged USG to take The contraceptive became people on campus may be action soon. more expensive after a bill affected by the higher cost of "We're really hoping for this Congress passed three years birth control. lo pass through," Corwin said. ago affecting college women "Do you have any statistics or In other business, USG fflW across the country. And since numbers for people affected at President John Waynick updat- then, many women have strug- the University?" asked Senator ed attendants of the meeting gled to pay the steeper prices in lohnnie Lewis. Of progress of the international order to have birth control pills Corwin didn't have any fee waiver issue. The resolution Corwin said. numbers with her, but staled failed in Faculty Senate, but "Birth control pills used to that she knows many women Waynick said that didn't mean cost around $18 a month, but that have complaiacd about the issue was over. now they are more around the the high cost of birth control. "lust because our resolution $50 - $60 price range here at the She mentioned a petition with was shot down doesn't mean VIIVIIIITV University and over time that 440 names of women from that is necessarily the end," equals the cost of textbooks," the University to reverse the Waynick said. she said. bill passed by Congress three Near closing of the meeting, bookstore Pharmaceutical companies years ago. USG Vice President Sundeep used to sell birth control to col- "I have heard so many stories Mutgi encouraged members to lege pharmacies in bulk, which from women who are having a relax during the break. allowed for women to pay a hard time affording birth con- "I like to think of USG like lower rate, but since the pas- trol," she said. "I even spoke TTVoj we can pause and pick IlttifrfttwA sage of the Deficit Reduction to a woman who said she was right back up where we left last Act by Congress in 2005, birth paying around $130 a month semester," Mutgi said. 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nomic downturn and current/ LETTER TO looming recession. Businesses and individuals alike are tight- THE EDITOR ening up their financial belts. Colleges and universities should Athletic funding good for be no different. Institutions of the University higher learning do not trump the essential functions of state government when it comes to It is nice to see that certain mem- allocation of tax dollars. bers of the BGSU faculty wish to Did it ever occur to Professor practice "Robin Hood" econom- Patton that money raised by the ics, by stealing from wealthy "rich and powerful" for BGSU individuals to subsidize higher athletics assists in paying lor pro education costs. Paul Patton gramsandotheruniversity costs? apparently has no qualms about Alumni donations, private dona- such blatant class warfare, since tions and corporate sponsorship the new Stroh Center in his eyes are one way that the University is nothing more than a frivolous obtains funds. lust think if these monument to the rich and pow- groups and individuals stopped erful. And what does Professor sponsoring, or giving philan- Patton base his accusation on? thropically to Bowling Green The mere audacity that sever- State University the number al private donors saw a better of programs that would cease investment opportunity in BGSU to exist. These donations free athletics than in academic pro- up University money for other grams here at the University. things. The ability to attract the Of course the only way to best student athletes by provid- solve this inequality in Professor ing state-of-the art facilities will Patton's eyes is by raising state only help to increase such dona- taxes on the already overbur- tions to BGSU, thus providing dened citizenry of Ohio. Force more money for both academic wealthy individuals to invest and athletic programming. privately earned dollars by increasing their tax burden. That sounds like a great fiscal —A Renee Daley. Senior, policy, especially with the eco- HDFS.

MICHAtlWEIGMAN I IHEBGNEWS Internet moving towards You don't have to be a sports fan to express school spirit sexlessness, so is America I don't actively root for University as University Activities programs were not considered teams. My question is, since when Organization, Resident Snident to be "peppy" or spirited, and By Danielle Fhischnwi up on lists of "Most Viewed" has playing or enjoying sports Association, and similar orga- therefore, were somewhat over- UWire or "Top Favorited" either. Of become the only way (o express nizations clearly take pride in looked. College is about grow- course this is an attempt to pro- appreciation for your school? their school, if they are willing ing and discovering our own Apparently, we arc living in an tect the children, but it might Every day, I see plenty of stu- to help plan engaging activities personal interests; if showing increasingly sexless world. very well help to cut down on dents who show their enthusiasm for students. If one takes part support for the school lies in According to the Dalai lama, our libidos as well. for the University. Students who in these activities, aren't they other non-athletic realms, stu- the Federal Communications It is also possible that in the When the BGSU athletic depart- participate in the tirts and express also expressing some amount dents (as well as staff) should Commission and YouTube, sex near futurcpom.whichisal ready ment fired football coach Gregg their creativity are doing so with of school spirit by attempting not be looked down upon. should play a much smaller role prohibited on YouTube, will also Brandon, there was speculation the resources provided to them by to take advantage of what the I feel that I am a Falcon, in our lives than it does now. be stripped off the entirety of the the move was partially a result of the University. Aren't they express- school offers? even though I may not play That means coitus, copulation, Internet - depending on where Brandon's comments about empty ing school spirit by making BGSU Or, not to sound self-con- for any sports teams. I attend fornication, love-making, rela- you access it, that is. The FCC seats at Doyt Perry Stadium when unique and creative? They are gratulatory, but don't those school here, and in my eyes, tions or whatever else you want has proposed the creation of a BGSU lost to Buffalo on Nov. 21. working hard to get the most out who work for this newspaper giving money to the school to call it when two persons get free wireless Internet connection "That crowd was pitiful and I'm so of theil time at the University, and or similar student publications in the form of tuition is the under the covers without clothes across the country that would disappointed,'' Brandon said after simplest expression of school on might not be as in-your-face grant you access to everything the loss. spirit possible. as it has been. the web has to offer except for The crowd in the stadium that "I will be completely honest: I do not have I'm here because I believe The American Association of the profane, which will remain evening was rather sparse, and I that this school will help me Retired People recently came off limits unless you pay for the do not blame Brandon for being much interest in sports. There's absolutely get a good education, and out with a study claiming that service. upset that more people did not while 1 doubt anyone thinks even though retirees are having As one to always urge celibacy, attend the game. After Brandon nothing wrong with attending or enjoying the University is perfect, I think less sex and doing more house- the Dalai Lama has jumped on made the comments about fan that we all have a level of appre- work, they are in fact happier the no-sex bandwagon as well. turnout, I heard similar criti- sporting events." ciation for what it has to offer, and their marriages are stronger. In a statement to reporters, the cism of the lack of school spirit in one way or another, and we So while the rest of us wallow in spiritual leader said that "sexual at tliis University, based on poor to me, that is also a way to express have a level of school spirit for express it throqgh all types of the drama caused by our cop- pressure, sexual desire, actually I attendance at games. school spirit. working to inform the campus programs. ulations, our elders are enjoy- think is short period satisfaction While it is unfortunate that ath- They work hard to perform or on the news of the University Again, I am not against the ing their free time watching TV, and often that leads to more letic teams may not reach desired present their work to the public, and beyond? The list of activi- support of athletic teams, or sleeping, staying celibate and complication." He also urged attendance numbers, I don't much in the same way that sports ties goes on and on, and you get people rooting for them. Even enjoying life. people to use human intelli- think it is right that people are players work hard to perform to my idea. The point is that peo- though I do not have a particu- In what might be a push to gence to overcome the desire considered lacking in spirit and iarge crowds. Additionally. I rarely ple will support a cause they are lar interest in sports. I certainly keep us all in our pants and for sex and that "too much enthusiasm for their school sim- hear complaints that someone is passionate about, and through wish the best for every team, out of the bedroom, the FCC attachment towards your chil- ply because they may hot take an lacking school spirit because they their passions, they can express because sports are indeed con- and YouTube are cleaning up dren, towards your partner" was interest in athletic events. do not support cultural programs, enthusiasm and spirit for the nected so deeply with school the Internet to make it a more something that could get in the I will be completely honest: I do like our athletic program, students University without sitting in the spirit (and high ticket rev- kid-friendly environment. way of inner peace. not have much interest in sports. involved in other programs should stands or playing on the field. enue isn't a bad thing, either). Everyone's favorite time-wast- The evidence is mounting up. There's absolutely nothing wrong have a fair amount of support from This idea of equating school However, simply because stu- ing activity, YouTube, is cracking Sex, with all its implications, with attending or enjoying sport- the campus community, but that spirit with sports reminds me dents may not attend sporting down on suggestive material by dangers and unknowns should ing events, they just are not my cup doesn't always happen. of high school, where "pep" events, that doesn't mean they enforcing a "stricter standard for be left to its baby-making pur- of tea. So, I guess one could say that Those who are involved or spirit points were always lack school spirit. They may mature content." poses and shunned as a leisure I don't have any school spirit, since with campus programs such assigned to people who attend- simply express their passion for No longer will registered activity. With all this support as ed or participated in sorting BGSU beyond the bleachers. young ones who are honest to how much happier you would SPEAK YOUR MIND events or pep rallies. Those enough to give their real birth be celibate, don't you think it is of us, who, say, were in the date be able to access videos about time you got rid of pre- Got something you want to say about an opinion column or news story? Current Events Club, newspa- —Respond to Marislia at withsexuallysuggestive content. marital sex once and for all? Here's how to get in touch with us for letters to the editor: per, chorus or other academic [email protected]. Profane videos will not show Yeah, me neither.

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» WWWBGNEWS.COM NATION Tuesday. December 9.2006 5 Chicago schools chief a possible candidate for education secretary

By Llbby Quaid who backed the No Child l.efl The Associated Press Behind law, thinks Obama will find a way to straddle the WASHINGTON — President- competing factions. "My strong elect liar.uk Obatna has not sig- impression of the president- LENNY IGNELZI APPMO" naled what he will do to fix the elect is he is pragmatic. I lewotVt country's failing schools, but his pick an ideologue. He won t pick ATTENDING TO THE SCENE: A police officer heads back to his car in the smoke filled choice of education secretary a side in this fight." San Diego neighborhood where a F-18 fighter jet crashed yesterday. will say a lot about the policies Hven so, Bayh expects Obama he may pursue. .to choose someone the unions .MS simmering among can live with to carry out his emocrats over whom Ubama education goals. lould name. ^^ "Vou . probably don't get Military fighter jet Teachers' unions, an influ- there by having an overt, in- tial segmpnt of the party your-face fight with classroom si', want an advocate for teachers," Bayh said. "That's eir members, someou* going to take a lot of political crashes, killing three Obama adviser Linda capital and divert energy from ling-llammond. a Stanford other things." By Elliot Spagat who died. Another person ivcrsity professor, or Inez Can Obama make both The Associated Press remained missing. Tcnenbuurn, the former.Mate sides happy? Not likely, said "We just know that four peo- KTIUDIS chief in South Carolina. Republican Sen. Richard Burr SAN DIEGO — A fighter jet ple were inside, and three of Reform advocates want of North Carolina. returning to a Marine base after them have been accounted for," moone like New York schools "I think it's almost an impos- a training exercise crashed in Fire Department spokesman ancellor Joel Klein, who sible pick to make and sonic flames in a San Diego neigh- Maurice Luque said. ants teacners and schools i body not be upset," Burr said. borhood yesterday, killing three The pilot, who ended up hang- accountable for the perfor- "I'm not sure there's a candidate people on the ground, leav- ing by his parachute from a tree of students. that bridges both divides." ing one missing and destroying in a canyon beneath the neigh ius far Obama has avoided One candidate might fit CHARLES BfXARBOGAST | »" two homes. borhood. was in stable condition ng sides, saying things that the bill — Chicago schools The pilot of the F/A-IBD at a naval hospital in San Diego, urethecompetingfacdons. chief Arne Duncan, who has A CONSIDERATION: Chicago public scWs clw-' Am P^rai smite during a news Hornet jet ejected safely just said Miramar spokeswoman 1st has said, for instance, spent seven years running the conference HI Chicago Considered*poMUidl cf-oice for education sertptar/V Resident- before the crash around noon I.l. KaUieryn Putnam. The pilot teacher pay should be tied country's third-largest school elect Batack Obama's Cabinet Duncan ms'ted wrr'i outgoing Educai on Secret*, at Marine Corps Air Station was returning from training on to Jludent achievement, which district. Margaret Spellings in Washington Ttorsday. Dec 4 2008. on what he surf was < purely Miramar. Explosions rocked a the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln ers like, but not solely Duncan is friendly with social caU and had nothing to do with the possibility of being chosen education »ctetary. neighborhood of half-million- off the San Diego coast when the on test scores, which the president-elect, playing dollar homes, sending flames plane went down, she said. like. pickup basketball as well as factions, signing manifestos "Arne Duncanactuallyreach- and plumes of smoke skyward. Putnam had no details on a is, by the way, dislike touring schools with the for- from each side earlier this year. es out and tries to do things "The house shook; the ground possible cause. Investigators will former" label, point- mer Illinois senator and fellow The reform group likes in a collaborative way," said shook. It was like I was frozen in review information from a flight hey want reform, too. Harvard alumnus. Duncan Duncan's work in Chicago, Randi Weingarten, head of the my place," said Steve Krasner, data recorder, and there was no And thelreform group says it visited Washington last week, where he has focused on 1.4 million-member American who lives a few blocks from the indication the pilot was using cares alrtut good teachers; it stopping for coffee with out- improving struggling schools, I edcration of Teachers. crash. "It was bigger than any alcohol or drugs, she said. just wants'bad ones out of the going Education Secretary closing those that fail and get- Weingarten also heads the earthquake 1 ever felt." Firefighters hosed down classroom. Margaret Spellings, but he ting better teachers. New York teachers union, Three people were killed in rubble more than three hours "He's a wise man," said said the visit was purely social And unlike Klein or whose members felt demonized a house where two children, after the crash as white smoke Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh, chuck- and had nothing to do with Washington schools chief in their contract battles with a mother and a grandmother continued to rise from it. ling. "He left himself some room the Obama transition. Michelle Rhce, Duncan has Klein. The 3.2 million-member were believed to be at the time Authorities said the smoke was to maneuver." Like Obama, Duncan has managed to avoid alienating National Education Association of the crash, but lire officials toxic, and about 20 homes were Bayh, a Democratic centrist straddled both education the teachers' unions. shares their view. did not immediately know evacuated.

Officers accused of brutality in subway Charges in Arizona murder case highly debated Judge refuses to consider dropping the charges while issues are still pending

assault case to face criminal charges By Felicia Fonseca was renting a room in the pleted a mental health and The Associated Press family's home. competency evaluation. By Tom Hays "He never observed any misconduct nor Prosecutors are asking A status conference in the The Associated Press ST. )OHNS, Ariz. — Yesterday, Roca to dismiss the mur- case is set for Dec. 22. engaged in any misconduct." a judge refused to discuss a der charge stemming from Roca said yesterday that NEW YORK — After weeks of prosecution motion to drop Romero's death. When they attorneys can continue inter- conflicting accounts about a .tjan London I lawve' a murder charge against an brought up the possibil- viewing people in the case shocking claim of police bru- eastern Arizona 8-year-old ity of Hoca dismissing both and, noting the frustration tality in a subway station, three conduct nor engaged in any of a hand-held radio, and that accused of killing his father charges, the judge declined of defense attorneys, ordered patrolmen were notified yes- misconduct," said the lawyer, the assailant was Cruz. and another man. to address that as well. that results of DNA and foren- terday they will face criminal Stuart London. But a transit officer called lodge Michael Hoca said If the judge were to grant sics tests be turned over to charges in the case. The accused officers, as a grand jury witness early during a hearing in St. Johns the prosecutors' motion, it the defense by the end of Officers Richard Kern, Alex approached Michael Minco on last month testified that he that lie doesn't want to would allow them to refile lanuary. Cruz and Andrew Morales Oct. IS outside a subway station saw Kern wield a baton and address the motion while a the charge when the boy In a police interview, the were indicted last week by because they believed he was put it near Minco's buttocks, competency issue in the case is older and try him as an boy admitted to firing at least a grand jury investigating smoking marijuana, police said. according the law enforcement is still pending; he ordered all adult. Prosecutors say they two shots at each of the men. allegations by a tattoo par- When he fled into the station, official. The transit officer was proceedings stayed until the are limited in the time in The boy also told police in lor worker that police sodom- they and two other uniformed among the four who helped evaluations are complete. which they can refile charg- the interview that his step ized him with a piece of police officers wrestled him to the subdue Mineo, but has not "I don't feel it's appropriate," es in the juvenile system, mother had spanked him equipment during an arrest, ground face down and hand- been charged. Roca said. but there's no statute of lim- five times the night before according to a law enforce- cuffed him. After Mineo was given a The boy, who wasn't at yes- itations for filing an adult the shootings because hedid ment official. The official, who Minco, 24, a body piercer at a ticket for disorderly conduct terday's hearing, faces two murder charge. not bring home some papers spoke on condition of ano- tattoo parlor, claims that during and released, he was hospital- counts of premeditated mur- The case is essentially in from school. According to nymity because the indict- the strugglehis pants were pulled ized for several days. Hospital der in the Nov. 5 shooting a holding pattern until at documents later released ment was sealed, declined to down and one of the officers sod- discharge papers reviewed by deaths of his father, 29-year- least Dec. 17, when a state by prosecutors, the boy kept detail the charges. omized him as he screamed out The Associated Press show t hat old Vincent Romero, and SB- expert is scheduled to evalu- a tally of spankings, vow- Lawyers for Kern and Cruz in pain. He has said he believed upon arrival, he was diagnosed year-old Timothy Romans, ate the boy. An expert for ing his 1,000th would be said they were told their cli- he was violated with the antenna with "anal assault." a co-worker of Romero who the defense already has com- his last. ents should surrender today for arraignment on unspecified charges. Calls to an attorney for Morales went unanswered. The district attorney's office refused to comment yesterday but was expected to officially announce the charges today. Kern, who was implicated by another officer as the main assailant, has denied any wrongdoing. "We don't know what the people's proof is, but as far as I'm concerned my client is not guilty," said Kern's attorney, lohn Patten. Cruz's lawyer said his client also maintains his innocence. "He never observed any mis-

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nomic downturn and current/ LETTER 10 looming recession. Businesses and individuals alike are tight- THE EDITOR ening up their financial belts. Colleges and universities should Athletic funding good for be no different. Institutions of the University higher learning do not trump the essential functions of state government when it comes to It is nice to see that certain mem- allocation of tax dollars. bers of the BGSU faculty wish to Did it ever occur to Professor practice "Robin Hood" econom- I'atton that money raised by the ics, by stealing from wealthy "rich and powerful" for BGSU individuals to subsidize higher at h let ics assists in payi ng for pro- education costs. Paul Pattern grarns and otherunlversity costs? apparently has no qualms about Alumni donations, private dona- such blatant class warfare, since tions and corporate sponsorship the new Stroll Center in his eyes are one way that the University is nothing more than a frivolous obtains funds, lust think if these monument to the rich and pow- groups and individuals stopped erful. And what does Professor sponsoring, or giving philan- I'atton base his accusation on? thropically to Bowling Green The mere audacity that sever- State University the number al private donors saw a better of programs that would cease investment opportunity in BGSU to exist. These donations free athletics than in academic pro- up University money for other grams here at the University. things. The ability to attract the Of course the only way to best student athletes by provid- solve this inequality in Professor ing state-of-the art facilities will Patton's eyes is by raising state only help to increase such dona- taxes on the already overbur- tions to BGSU, thus providing dened citizenry of Ohio, force more money for both academic wealthy individuals to invest and athletic programming. privately earned dollars by increasing their tax burden. That sounds like a great fiscal —A. Hemv Daley, Senior, policy, especially With the eco- HDFS.

MICHAil WflGMAN Internet moving towards You don't have to be a sports fan to express school spirit sexlessness, so is America

I don't actively root lor University as University Activities programs were not considered teams \K question is. since when Organization, Resident student lo be "peppy" or spirited, and By Danielle Fleischman up on lists of "Most Viewed" has playing or enjoying sports Association, and similar orga therelcire, were somewhat over- or "Top l-'avorited" either. Of become the only way to express nizarJons clearly lake pride in looked. College is about grow- course this is an attempt to pro- appreciation lot your school? their school, il they are willing ing and discovering our own Apparently, we are living in an tect the children, but it might I vBTJ day, I see plenty ol stu- to help plan engaging activities personal interests; it showing increasingly sexless world. very well help to cut down on dents who show their enthusiasm lor students. If one takes part supporl lor the school lies in According to the Dalai Lima, our libidos as well. lor the University. Students who in these activities, aren't they other non athletic realms, stu- the Federal Communications It is also possible that in the When the BGSU athletic depart- participate in the arts and express also expressing some amount dents (as well as stall) should Commission and YouTube. sex nearfurure,pom, which isalready ment fired football coach Gregg their creativity are doing so with ot school spirit by attempting not be looked down upon. should play a much smaller role prohibited on YouTube. will also Brandon, there was speculation the resources provided to them by to lake advantage of what the I feel ih,ii I am a falcon, in our lives than it does now. be stripped off the entirety of die thf move was partially a result of the University, Aren't they express school offers? even though I may not play That means coitus, copulation, Internet - depending on where Brandon's comments about empty ing school spiiit by making BGSU Or, not to sound self-con- for any sports teams. I attend fornication, love-making, rela- you access it, that is. The FCC seats al Doyl Perry Stadium when Unique and creative? I 'hey are gratulatory, but don't those school here, and in my eves. tions or whatever else you want has proposed the creation of a BGSU lost to Buffalo on Nov. 21. working hard to get the most out who work lor this newspaper giving money to the school to call it when two persons get free wireless Internet connection "Thai crowd was pitiful ami I'm so of their time at the University, and or similar student publications in the. form of tuition is the under the covers without clothes across the country that would disappointed,'' Brandon said after simplest expression of school on might not be as in-your-face grant you access to everything llleluSS. spirit possible. as it has been. the web has to offer except for The crowd in the stadium that "I will be completely honest: I do not have I'm here because I believe The American Association of the profane, which will remain evening was rather sparse, and I thai this school will help me Retired People recently came off limits unless you pay for the do not blame Brandon for being much interest in sports. There's absolutely gel a good education, and out with a study claiming that service. upset thai mine people did not while I doubt anyone thinks even though retirees are having As one to always urge celibacy, attend the game. Alter Brandon nothing wrong with attending or enjoying the University is perfect. I think less sex and doing more house- the Dalai lama has jumped on made the comments about Ian that we all bavea level of appre- work, they are in fact happier the no-sex bandwagon as well. turnout, I heard similar criti- sporting events." ciation for what it has lo oiler, and their marriages are stronger. In a statement to reporters, the cism of the lack of school spirit in one way tit another, and we So while the rest of us wallow in spiritual leader said that "sexual .ii this University, based on poor to me. thai is also a way lo express have a level ol school spirit lor express it through all types of the drama caused by our cop- pressure, sexual desire, actually I attendance al names. school spirit working to inform the campus programs. ulations, our elders are enjoy- think is short period satisfaction While it is unfortunate that ath- They work hard lo perform or on the news of the University Again, I am not against the ing their free time watching TV, and often that leads to more letic teams may not reach desired present their work to the public, and beyond? I he list oi activi- support of athletic teams, or sleeping, slaying celibate and complication." He also urged attendance numbers. I don't much in the same way that sports ties goes on and on, and you get people rooting for them. Even enjoying life. people to use human intelli- think it is riglil that people an' players work hard to perform lo my idea. The point is thai peo- though I do not have a particu- In what might be a push to gence to overcome the desire considered lacking in spirit and large ciovvds. Additionally. I rarely ple will support ii cause they are lar interest in sports. I certainly keep us all in our pants and for sex and that "too much enthusiasm lor their school sim- hear complaints thai someone is passionate about, and through wish the best for every team, out of the bedroom, the FCC attachment towards your chil- ply because they may hot take an kicking school spirit because they their passions, they can express because sports are indeed con- and YouTube are cleaning up dren, towards your partner" was interest in athletic events. do not supporl cultural programs. enthusiasm and spirit for the nected so deeply with school the Internet to make it a more something that could get in the I will be completely honest: I do I ike our athletic program, students University without sitting in the spirit land high ticket rev- kid-friendly environment way of inner peace. not have much interest in sports. involved in other programs should stands or playing on the field. enue isn't a bad thing, either). I-veryone's favorite time-wast- The evidence is mounting up. There's absolutely nothing wrong hav e a fair amount ol support from This idea of equating school However, simply because stu- ing activity, YouTube, is cracking Sex. with all its implications, with attending or enjoying spoil the campus community but that spirit with sports reminds me dents may not attend sporting down on suggestive material by dangers and unknowns should ing events, they just are not my cup doesn't always happen. of high school, where "pep" events, that doesn't mean they enforcing a "stricter standard for be left to its baby-making pur- of tea. So, I guess i ine c i mid say that Those who are involved or spiril points were always lack school spirit. They may mature content." poses and shunned as a leisure I tlon'l have any school spirit, since with campus programs such assigned lo people who attend- simply express their passion for No longer will registered activity. With all this support as ed or participated in sorting BGSU beyond the bleachers. young ones who are honest to how much happier you would SPEAK YOUR MIND events or pep rallies, Those enough to give their real birth be celibate, don't you think il is of us, who, say, were in the dale be able to access videos about time you got rid of pre- Got something you want to say about an opinion column ot news story? Current Events Club, newspa- —Respond lo Miirislui al withsexuallysuggestivecontcnt. marital sex once and for all? Here's how to get in touch with us for letters to the editor: per, chorus or other academic 0ieneuis9bgpeuis.com Profane videos will not show Yeah, me neither. ■ E-mail us at [email protected]. ■ Drop a note into our new comment box at the Union FIND OUT WHAT B6NEWS.COM HAS TO OFFER YOU! Information Center ■ Call us at 419-572-6966. TOP NEWS STORIES B1.0GGING ARCHIVES SPEAK YOUR MIND MULTIMEDIA ■ Come to our newsroom in 210 West Hall. 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By Libby Quaid who backed the No Child left The Associated Press liehind law, thinks Obama will find a way to straddle the WASHINGTON — President- competing factions. "My strong elect BarackObama has no) sig- impression of the president- LENNVIGNELZI naled what he will do to fix the elect is he is pragmatic. He won't ATTENDING TO THE SCENE: ■• ■ neads bad. to his cann the smoke filled country's failing schools, but his pick an ideologue. He won't pick : neighborhood where a F-18 liglii' .• .terday choice of education secretary a side in this fight." ■ will say a lot about the policies Hvcn so. Bayb expects Obama he may pursue. to choose someone the unions Debate is simmering among can live with to carry out his Democrats over whom Obama education goals. should name. Military fighter jet "You probably don't get Teachers' unions, an influ- there by having an overt, in- ential segment of the party your-face fight with classroom base, want an advocate for teachers," Bayh said. "That's their members, someone going to take a lot of political crashes, killing three like Obama adviser linda capital and divert energy from Darling-Hammond, a Stanford other things." By Elliot Spagat who died. Another person University professor, or Inez Can Obama make both • - remained missing Tenenbaum, the former state sides happy? Not likely, said "We jusi know that lour peo- schools chief in South Carolina. Republican Sen. Richard llurr SAN Kill.0 \ lighter jet ple were inside, and three ol Reform advocates want of North Carolina. returning to a Marine base aftei them have been accounted for,' someone like New York schools "I think it's almost an impos- a training exercise crashed in lire Department spokesman chancellor Joel Klein, who sible pick to make and some flames in a San Diego neigh- Maurice Luquesaid. wants teachers and schools body not be upset," Burr said. borhood yesterday, killing three The pilot, who ended up hang Held accountable for the perfor- "I'm not sure there's a candidate people on the ground, lea\ ing by his parachute from a tree mance of students. that bridges both divides." ingone missing and destroying in a canyon beneath the neigh Thus far Obama has avoided One candidate might lit two homes. horhood, was in stable condition taking sides, saying things that the bill — Chicago schools The pilot of the I ,.\ I8D at a naval hospital in San Diego. reassiirethecompclingfactions. chief Arne Duncan, who has A CONSIDERATION: Chicago public schools dwef Arne Dunean smiles during a news Hornet jet ejected safely just said Miramar spokeswoman l--1 conference in Chicago. Considered a pot

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FOOTBALL Simpson heads to Nevada state prison Just days after being found guilty of armed robbery and kidnapping in a Las Vegas court, NFL Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson officially made the move to a state prison in Nevada, where he will begin to serve his long sentence. Page 7 ONLINE The BG News Sports Blog Be sure to log on to The BG News Sports Blog all week for updates and info on your favorite Falcon teams Visit CHRISTINAMCGIHNIS I THE BG NEWS BG NEWS HIE PHOTO today to see photo slideshows and video of the BG women's basketball team's recent wins over Detroit Mercy and Youngstown State. www.bgnewssports.com OUR CALL On the up and up Today in Sports History Basketball notes: Womens' six-game win streak earns team milestone 1990-New York Giants running back Otis Anderson By Chris Voloschuk "We are now 100 games over .500 in just five-plus seasons. I think it's NCAA Tournament three times. becomes the eighth player to Sports Editor rush for 10.000 yards in pretty amazing that we're 100 games over .500 in just five years." On point his career. A win for the books Sophomore point guard Curt Miller | Coach Tracy Pontius doesn't have easy 1978-The Women's Pro hums in most s|X)its don't usually shoes to fill. Basketball League debuts worry about it magic number until This year, she's been charged with the Chicago Hustle tte stretch run of the season. in;; out his own magic numher in just five-plus seasons," Miller mid-major team, there had to be with replacing Kate Achler, one Ifa team is in contention to make to consider 135-35. said. "I think it's pretty amazing growing pains. In Miller's first two of the best players in the history playing the Milwaukee Does. the playoffs in en a high tourna- It's his team's overall record that we're 100 games over .500 in seasons as coach, the team posted of the women's basketball pro- 1949-The NFL merges ment seed, its members will have a in the last live years, and repre- just five years." a combined 21-35 record. In his gram. Last season, Pontius was certain numher of wins in mind in sents a major shift in the team's It's tough not to agree with Miller's third year, they went 21-10. the Cleveland Browns, San the freshman understudy, learning order to get over the hump, ability and standing in the Mid- logic. No other team in the MAC can Since the 21-win season in all she could in an effort to pre- Francisco 49ers and the But after Saturday's 94-61 American Conference since currently boast such a win total. 2003-04, the program has risen pare for this, her first season as the Baltimore Colts from blitzkrieg of Youngstown State, Miller and bis staff took over the And it wasn't an easy climb to a whole other level, racking up lit; women's basketball coach program seven years ago. to the top. Before the Falcons the 135 wins, winning the confer- See NOTES I iqe 7 theAAFC. Curt Miller couldn't resist point- "We are now KM games over .500 could be looked at as a model ence four times and making the The List We're not too far away from that magical time of year Through hard work, Hines has where awards are handed out in college football. Today, we're listing the top become indispensable for ruggers five candidates for the Heisman Trophy: By Christopher Rambo Reporter 1. Sam Bradford: Oklahoma's QB has put up a Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi once said, "Leaders staggering 4.464 yards and are not born, they are made. 48 touchdowns. They are made by hard effort, MICHAEIA.MAMANT , A? PHOTO DONHEUPEl APPH0T0 2. Tim Tebow: He's which is the price which all of STILL ON TOP: North Carolina has HUSKIES RIGHT BEHIND: UCONN us must pay to achieve any goal been No I all season remained at the No 2 spot already got one Heisman. Will that is worthwhile." : 2,515 yards and 28 TDs be If there is someone on the 2008- ' enough to snag another one? 09 BG rugby team who perhaps most accurately embodies this 3. Graham Harrell: quote, it's Rich Hines. The senior Harrell has been dynamite for No. 8 man has risen from fresh- man obscurity to All-American Texas Tech, throwing 41 TDs. prominence, evolving along the 4. Colt McCoy: The way into an indispensable leader for head coach Tony Mazzarella. Longhorns had a great season "Rich is a tremendous asset for , thanks to McCoy's 5,445 us," Mazzarella said, "For some- passing yards. one who did not come from a rugby backgrou nd he has worked 5. Michael Crabtree: very hard to learn the game to DARRONCUMMINGS I AP PHOTO STEVE CANNON I AP PHOTO . The only non-quarterback the point where he is like having BUCKS BACK: Ohio State is ranked for CHOMPED: Former national champion another coach on the field." the first time since 2007. Florida was bounced out of the rankings. on our list. He's so good as a Hines is certainly no stranger receiver, he deserves to be in to hard work. As a child grow- the conversation. ing up in Lancaster, 'Ohio, he learned the value of a strong Tarheels top new AP po work ethic from his parents. His father sometimes worked three By Jim O'Conncll jobs in order to provide for the Ten Challengeand again received family while his mother stayed The Associated Press all 72 first-place votes from the home to care for Rich and his national media panel. three siblings. North Carolina's 35-point romp Connecticut and Pittsburgh "I have a tremendous amount over a ranked team kept the Tar held the second and third spots, of respect and love for my Heels a unanimous No. 1 choice while Gonzaga and Oklahoma parents and what they did to in The Associated Press' college both moved up one place to make sure that my brothers, basketball poll yesterday. Ohio fourth and fifth. Texas, Duke, my sister and I were provided State joined the Top 25 following Tennessee, Louisville and Xavier for," Hines said. a pair of five-point victories over rounded out the top 10. WO COURTESY OF 96SU RUGBY As a youth Hines was active in ranked teams. Ohio State (5-0), which beat TheTar Heels (8-0) dismantled VERSATILE ATHLETE: BG rugby's No 8 man. Rich Hines. didn't slan off his athletic career See HINES | Page 7 Michigan State98-63 at Ford Field See POLL | Page 7 as a rugby player Originally. Hines was a cross country runner. last week as part of the ACC/Big k I WWW.BGNEWS.COM SPORTS Tuesday. December 9 2008 7

THEBGNEWS SUDOKU Simpson to begin jail sentence in Nevada 6 7 9 5 By K«n Ritter remained yesterday at the Clark The Associated Press County Detention Center, jail 2 3 8 4 records showed. LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson Stewart, 54, received 7 to 27 was transferred yesterday from years when he and Simpson 4 jail to a Nevada state prison to were sentenced Friday on 10 begin serving nine to 33 years charges by judge lackie Glass in for his felony convictions in a Las Vegas. 1 gunpoint confrontation with A Clark County District Court two sports memorabilia dealers, jury found the two men guilty 8 4 9 a state corrections official said. Oct. 3 of 12 charges, including Simpson, 61, arrived at kidnapping, armed robbery, High Desert State Prison in assault with a deadly weapon, 4 3 Indian Springs, Department burglary and conspiracy in the of Corrections spokeswoman Sept. 13, 2007, confrontation. Suzanne Pardee said. The all- The judge dismissed two felony 3 1 8 6 male medium security prison, coercion charges at sentencing. about 45 miles northwest of Simpson, Stewart and four Las Vegas, has 3,000 beds and former co-defendants were 6 serves as the intake center for accused of robbing two memo- all new southern Nevada pris- rabilia dealers at gunpoint in on inmates. a cramped room at the Palace 6 9 4 2 "It went as expected," said Station casino hotel. SUDOKO H r 5 E I 6 L 9 Simpson lawyer Yale Galanter, Simpson insisted he only DANItlGlUSKOIER APPHOtn who said he knew Simpson had wanted to retrieve items that he To play: Complete the grid E I S 6 9 L 8 Z 17 DOING TIME: Simpson will begin to serve nine to possibly 55 years in a state pen. been due to be moved sometime said had been stolen from him so that every row, column Mi 8 Z * S I E this week from the Clark County in the years after he was acquit- and every 3x3 box contains 8 E I 9 S I t? 6 L jail. "We're actually expecting ted of murder in the 1994 May- dants — Michael McClinton, ed guilty to reduced felony the digits 1 to 9.There is no 9 6 Z L fr £ I 8 S that he'll be assigned to one of ings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Walter Alexander, Charles charges and testified against guessing or math involved. the southern Nevada prisons." Simpson, and her friend Ronald Cashmore and Charles Khrlich Simpson and Stewart in return V i L I 8 6 9 E Z Just use logic to solve Simpson trial co-defen- Goldman in Los Angeles. — face sentencing this morn- for a chance at probation 6 19 I I S E » 8 dant Clarence "C.J." Stewart The four former co-defen- ing before Glass. Each plead- instead of prison. I » 8 E L 9 Z S 6 S Z E » en L 9 I

"We're a much better Icurrcnl leammalel Dan NOTES HINES Brandensiein who played Create and solve your From Page 6 team in December From rugby in high school and had already decided to play on the Sudoku puzzles for FREE. team's floor general. than we were in a number of sports, competing learn here," Mines said. "We fgnm Sudoku and win pnm at So far, she's delivered, shaving in football, wrestling, swim- Immediately hit it off and he an ability to not only get her team- early November.w" ming, and basketball, among encouraged me to come out mates involved in the offense, but to Cur" Miller I Coach others. for the team. I thought about ii PRIZESUDOKU COM score at wilL "I think as a kid, sports were for a while and decided to give In a win over Detroit Mercy last is Pontius with 23. just a way for me to get out of it a try." Wednesday, Pontius caught fire, After Saturday's win in which the house and run around all Mines went to practice and scoring a then career-high 16 points. she attempted 12 of the team's 25 day rather than sit inside and soon found the game's non- knew he would be a mainstay," The personal best didn't get much of tree throws, she talked about how do nothing," Mines said. stop pace and emphasis on Mazzarella said. "Me plays with POLL a chance to sink in, as she poured in important foul shooting is to her. Upon entering high school, menial agility to his liking. such a high intelligence level From Page 6 a new career total of 22 in Saturday's "When I just miss one, I get so Mines was able to sift through "Coming from cross-country and has tremendous on-field win overYSU. angry because those are free points," his myriad of athletic endeav- I was used to running all the presence you rarely, if ever, see Miami and Notre Dame last Through just eight games, Pontius' McCoy said. "Foul shooting has ors and zero in on cross-coun- lime so I was used to that part of him make a crucial mistake." week, moved in al No. 21, the confidence on the court has grown, always been a big pan of my game." try and track as the ones he rugby," Mines said. "I also liked As Hines became more expe- Buckeyes' first ranking since ; 11 K I not just at the offensive end. wished to concentrate on. In how ii requires you to think on rienced he found himself being being No. I in the final poll "Coach Miller's told me through- The streak track and field. Mines was an all- your feel more so than football given more and more responsi- of 2006-07. out that i i us is my team now, and After the decisive victory ova purpose man, doing everything where you go back and huddle bility by the coaches, evidenced Defendingnationalchampion I need to step up and be the floor Youngstown, the Falcons (6-2) an? from pole vault to the 1X4 relay up alter every play," I lines said. when Mazzarella put Hines in Kansas (7-1) moved lack into ihe general," she said. "I've worked on officially on a six-game winning during his four years, while in "In rugby you sort of have to charge of Ihe team's training ]X)II al No. 25. that, and 1 feel more comfortable streak. cross country he distinguished operale on the fly sometimes." regimen. Miami (5-2) and Florida out there playing. Having gtxxl In the current stretch, they've himself as a slate qualifier. Despile having no previous "Rich works very well wilh the dropped out of the rankings. games like this, my confidence is outscorcd tlieir opponents 486-325. "I found running to be very exposure to the game, Mines other players," Mazzarella said, i Miami bounced back from the growing." The closest margin of victor)' in the relaxing." Mines said. "Once proved lo be a quick study. "I le is not an in your face type of loss to Ohio Stale in Ihe ACC/Big After Wednesday's game, Miller six wins has been 18 against UNC you get going your mind just I lis ability lo quickly process player but he leads by example Ten Challenge with a victory al offered a similar assessment of his Greensboro. kind of phases out. you are in large volumes of information and you can sec thai rub off on Kentucky on Saturday. Florida young point. It's a lar cry from how the season your own little world." allowed him to master ihe the other players." lost to intrastate rival Florida " IPoint guardl is now her position,'' started. BG lost both of its first two Throughout his childhood, core concepts of rugby at an To credit Hines solely for State for the third straight year he said. "She's won it through this games to Temple and Valparaiso. Hines always coupled his vigor early stage. his work-ethic and leadership on Sunday. year's preseason. She had a good Despite the two difficult losses in athletics with a diligence in "As a freshman Rich did not ability however, would be lo Texas (6-1) moved up one spot experience around Kate. Now, she to start the season, Miller said he the classroom which earned really stand out thai much," overlook the tremendous ath- after beating UCLA 68-64 lasl knows it's her team." was happy with how the team him a 4.1 GPA. enough to elicit Mazzarella said. However, as letic ability he also brings lo week. Duke, which losl 81-73 al rebounded and navigated the next academic scholarship offers he began to pick up the game ihe team. Michigan on Saturday after win- In the post six games. from Bowling Green, Ohio Stale, he just blossomed." After a 2007-08 season in ning 76-60 at Purdue on Tuesday, In her first season as an eligible "Fortunately, we were able to go (>- and Ohio. "My first semester, all I did which he scored 65 points. fell from fourth to seventh. player, junior forward Niki McCoy Oinlthe current stretchl," Miller said. Mines eventually chose was pretty much go out and Mines was rewarded with boih Wake Forest was 11th and has made an impact in die post. "IThere was| a little panic after the Bowling (ireen because he try and hit as many people All-Midwest and honorary All- was followed by Notre Dame. Most recently, she put up 18 Valpo game, how easily they beat us said he was drawn to their as I could," Mines said. "This American honors. Syracuse, Purdue. Villanova, points, seven rebounds and four and picked us apart... We're a much education program. allowed me lo gel a feel for the "It was a thrill to be rec- UCLA, Memphis, Michigan assists against YSU. better team now in December than It was during his freshman pace of ihe game: my next step ognized as an honorary Slate, Georgetown and Something McCoy really prides we were in early November." orientation at BG that Mines was to try and sel plays and All-American," Hines said. Arizona State. herself on is shooting free MOM, He added, "We have a long way first considered playing rugby. throw some passes." "However this year hopefully Thelastfivcrankcdleamswere She set the single-season record for to go ... This is a very important "During my orientation I "Once he started playing A- I can take it up a notch and Ohio Stale, Baylor, Davidson. attempts during her time with the stretch for us." roomed right across from side during sophomore year we actually make the team." Marquette and Kansas. Zips, and has attempted a total of BG's next game will be this 52 this season. For the sake of com- Sunday at Anderson Arena against parison, the next closest teammate St. Bonaventure. *T2± STAY CLOSE TO CAMPUS

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FOOTBALL k H Simpson heads to Nevada state prison Just days after being found guilty of armed robbery and - kidnapping in a Las Vegas court. NFL Hall of Famer fc#y*&* O.J. Simpson officially made in the move to a state prison in Nevada, where he will begin to serve his long sentence. Page 7 1 RIGHT Forward Nlki McCoy dm | to the basket. "1 ONLINE 1 LEFT: Guard Tiacy Pontius sixes The BG News I up the defense. Sports Blog 1 A>WMHINGMIUSTONE: Be sure to log on to The BG I Curt Miller's teams have won fla News Sports Blog all week I games in the last five years. ___ for updates and info on your i^i^KCTW^IM.-IU'.' favorite Falcon teams Visit CHRIS1INAMCGINHIS IMfBGNfwS today to see photo slideshows and video of the BG women's basketball team's recent wins over Detroit Mercy and Youngstown State. www.bgnewssports.com On the up and up Today in Sports History Basketball notes: Womens' six-game win streak earns team milestone 1990-New York Giants running back Otis Anderson By Chris Voloschuk becomes the eighth player to "We are now 100 games over .500 in just five-plus seasons. I think it's \( \\ Ibumamenl three times. rush for 10.000 yards in pretty amazing that we're 100 games over .500 in just five years." On point his career A win for the books Sophomore point guard ii.ii \ Pontiusdoesn'i have easy 1978—The Women's Pro leallls III Mili-l spoils ill nil IIMKlIK shoes to fill. Basketball League debuts worry about u magii iiiiinlx'i until This year, she's been charged with the Chicago Hustle tllr StltHI ll I'lll I ill tllr s»\ls< ill ing inn his own magic number ill jusl live plus seasons," Miller mid-major team, there had to be with replacing Kate Achter, one ll.ltl'.lllllsilHulllrlllloliliilii.ilr lot onsidei l I i said. "I think it's prettj amazing growing pains In Miller's firs) mo of the best players in the history playing the Milwaukee Does. till- playofl* HI gl'l .1 high lnlllll.l li - his ii .mi. overall record ih.II we're KH) games over .fitxi in seasons as coach, the team posted of the women's basketball pro 1949-The NFL merges Mu-iit seed, its iiK'nibcrs will have a in the last live years and reprc iusi five years." a combined 21-35 recoid. In his gram. Nisi season. Pontius was CCrUtill nuiiihri nl win- in muni in sents a major shift in the team's the Cleveland Browns. San It'stough not to agree with Miller's third year, thej went 21 10. the freshman understudy, learning ordci to gel ova the hump ability ,UH\ standing in the Mid logk No oilier team in the MAC Van Since the 21-wln season in all she could in an effort to pre- Francisco 49ets and the Km aftei Saturday \merii an t onference since niii.'iiiK boast such a win total. 2003-04, the program has risen pare for this, her first season as the Baltimore Colts from blitzkrieg ul Yotingstown State, Millet ami In- stafl look ova the And it wasn't an easy climb to a whole other level, racking up 111, women's basket hall coach program MATH years ago. in the lop. Before the Falcons the 135 wins, winning the confer See NOTES | Page/ the MFC. imi Vlillei couldn't resist point- Uc,union lOOgamcsovei ,500 niiild be looked at as a model erne four limes and making the The List We're not too far away from that magical time of year irough hard work, Hines has where awards are handed out in college football. Today, we're listing the top become indispensable for ruggers five candidates for the By Christopher R.tmbo Heisman Trophy: Report* 1. Sam Bradford: Oklahoma s QB has put up a Hall of lame coach Vincc Lombard! once said. "Leaders staggering 4.464 yards and are not horn, they are made. 48 touchdowns. They are made by haul effort. MICHAEL A MARIANT « DONHEUPEl which is the price which all of STILL ON TOP: North Carolina lias HUSKIES RIGHT BEHIND: CONN 2. Tim Tebow: He's us niiisi pay to achieve any goal already got one Heisman. Will thai is worthwhile.'' 2.515 yards and 28 TDs be If there is someone on the 2008- til) BG rugby team who perhaps enough to snag another one? most accurately embodies this 3. Graham Harrell: quote, it's Uich I lines. The senior No. K man has risen from fresh- Harrell has been dynamite for man obscurity to All-Arnerican Texas Tech. throwing 41 TDs. prominence, evolving along llu- 4. Colt McCoy: The way into an indispensable leader lor head coach limy Mazzarella, Longhorns had a great season "Rich is a tremendous asset for thanks to McCoy's 3.445 us.'' Mazzarella said, "For some- passing yards. one who tlitl not come from a rugby background he has worked 5. Michael Crabtree: very hard to learn the game to DARRON CUMMINGS STEVE CANNON The only non-quarterback the point where he is like having BUCKS BACK: , anked for CHOMPED: Former national champton another coach on the field." on our list. He's so good as a I lip first rime since ^007 Flotida was bounced out of the rankings. I lines is certainly no stranger receiver, he deserves to be in to hard work. As a child grow- the conversation. ing up in Lancaster, Ohio, he learned the value of a strong Tarheels top new AP po work ethic from his parents. His father sometimes worked three By JimOConn.il jobs in order to provide for the Ten Challcngcand again received The Associated Press family while his mother stayed all 72 first-place votes from the home to care for Uich and his national media panel. three siblings. North Carolina's 35-poinl romp Connecticut and Pittsburgh "I have a tremendous amount over a ranked team kept the Tar held the second and third s|xits, of respect and love for my Heels a unanimous No. I choice while Gonzaga and Oklahoma parents and what they did to in The Associated Press' college both moved up one plan- to make sure that my brothers, basketball [Kill yesterday. Ohio fourth and fifth. Texas, Duke, my sister and I were provided State joined the fop 25 following Tennessee, Louisville and Xavier for," Mines said. a pair of five-point victories over rounded out the top 10. As a youth I lines was active in ranked teams. Ohio State C5-0), which Deal lliclaiTlcels (8-0) dismantled VERSATILE ATHLETE: 8 Rich H ticcareei See HINES | Page 7 Michigan Sum-OH-63at I ord I'ield See POLL s7 try runnei last week as |xirt of the ACC/Big WWW.BGNEWS.COM SPORTS / Simpson to begin jail sentence in Nevada THE BG NEWS SUDOKU 6 7 9 5 By Ken Rittcr remained yesterday at the Clark The Associated Press County Detention Center, jail 2 3 8 4 records showed. LAS VEGAS - OJ. Simpson Stewart, 54, received 7 to 27 was transferred yesterday from years when he and Simpson 4 jail to a Nevada state pruon to were sentenced Friday on 10 begin serving nine to 33 years charges In ludge lackfeGlass III for his felony convictions in a I.as Vegas. 1 gunpoint confrontation with A Clark County District Court two sports memorabilia dealers, jury found the two men guilty 8 4 9 a stale corrections official said. Oct. 3 of II! charges, including Simpson, 61, arrived at kidnapping, armed robbery, High Desert Stale Prison in assault with a deadly weapon, 4 3 Indian Springs. Department burglary and conspiracy in the of Corrections spokeswoman Sept. 13, 2007, confrontation. Suzanne Pardee said. The all- The judge dismissed two felony 3 1 8 6 male medium security prison, coercion charges at sentencing. about 45 miles northwest ol Simpson. Stewail and four [.as Vegas, has 3,000 beds and former co-defendants were 6 serves as the intake center for accused of robbing two memo all new southern Nevada pris- rabilia dealers at gunpoint in on inmates, a cramped room at the Palace 6 9 4 2 "It went as expected," said Station casino hotel. SUDOKO Z 8 fr S E I 6 £ 9 Simpson lawyer Vale Galanter. Simpson insisted he only DANIll GIUSKOKR who said he knew Simpson had wanted to retrieve items dial he To play: Complete the grid ElS69£8Zt> DOING TIME: been due to he moved sometime said had been stolen from him so that every row, column L 9 6 8 I V 5 I £ this week from the Clark Count) in the years alter he was acquit and every 3x3 box contains 8 E I 9 S Z 17 6 I jail. "We're actually expecting ted of murder in the 1994 slay dants Michael McClinton, ed guilty to reduced felony the digits 1 to9.Thereisno 9 6 I L ► E I 8 S that he'll he assigned to one of ings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Waltei VIexander, Charles charges .mt\ testified against guessing or math involved. the southern Nevada prisons." Simpson, and her friend Ronald Cashmore and Charles Ehrlich Simpson and Stewart in return fr S L I 8 6 9 £ Z Just use logic to solve Simpson trial co-defen- Goldman in Los Angeles. face sentencing this morn for a chance at probation 6 L 9 Z 1 S E * 8 dant Clarence "C.J." Stewart The four former co-defen- ing before Glass. Each plead instead of prison I f 8 E L 9 Z S 6 S Z E v 6 8 I 9 I "We're a much better HINES 111 r rent teammate Dan NOTES Brandcnstcin who played Create and solve your From Page 6 team in December From PcKje 6 rugb) in high school and had already decided to play on the Sudoku puzzles for FREE. teams floor general than we were in a numbei of sports, 1 ompcting learn here." I lines said. "We So far, she's delivered, showing in football, wrestling, swim- immediately hit ii off and he an ability u> not only get her team- early November.w" ming, and basketball, among encouraged me 10 come out mates Involved in the offense, but io irtMillei others. foi die team. I ihoughi aboul ii PRIZESU00KU.COM score at will. I think as ,1 kid. sports were icu a while and decided 10 give In a win over Detroit Mercy last is Pontius with 23. jusi a waj ic 11 me to gel oui of 11 .1 In Wednesday. PontfUS caught lire, After Saturdays win in which the house and run around all Mines weni to practice and scoiinga then career-high Hi points. she attempted 12 Of the team's 25 day rather than sit inside1 and soon found ihe games non- knew he would be a mainstay.' The personal best didn't get much of Bee throws, she talked about how do nothing," I lines said. stop pace and emphasis on Mazzarella said. "He plays with POLL menial agililv to Ids liking, such a high intelligence level a chance to sink in. as she poured in iroportanl foul shooting is to net Upon entering high school. From Page 6 anew career total of 22 in Saturdays "When I just miss one, I gel MI Mines was able Io sifl through ( Mining from I ross-country and has tremendous on-field win over YSII. angry because those are flee points," his mj riad ol athletic endeav I was used to running all the presence you rarely il ever, sec Miami and Notre I lame last Through just eight games, Pontius' McCoy said. "Foul shooting has 01s MM] zero in on cross coun time so I was used to that part of him make a c rue i.d mistake. week, moved ill ai \o. 21, the confidence on the court has grown, always been a big pan of rrrj game try and track as the CHICS he rugby," Mines said "I also liked \s Mines became more expe- Buckeyes' first ranking sine 1 and not just at the offensive end. wished 10 concentrate on In how ii requires \<>u 10 think on rienced lie found liunseil being being No. I in the final poll The streak "Coach Millers told me through track and field, I lines was,ma 11 youi feel more so than football given more and more responsi- of 2006-07. out that this is my team now, and After tlie decisive victory ovei purpose man, doingeverything where \1111 go back and huddle bility by the coaches, evidenced 1 lefendingnatfonalchampion I need Io step up and lie lite floor Youngsinvvn. the falcons [6 2 are from pole vault to the l\l relaj up after even play," I lines said, when Mazzarella pul Mines in Kansas . I moved back into the general." she said. "I've worked on olliciallv on a six-game winning dining his foul veils, while in "hi rugb) you son of have to charge ol (he team's training pollai v that, and I feel more comfortable streak. cross 1 ountr) he distinguished operate on iheflj sometimes." regimen. Miami [5 2 anil I lond.i out there playing. Having good In the current stretch, the\ ve himscll as a slate qualifier Despite ha\ ing no pre\ ious "Rich works very well with the dropped can of die rankings games like this, my confidence is outscored their opponents 486-325, I found running to he very exposure to the game. Hines other players," Mazzarella said. Miami bounced hack from the growing." Ihccloscsi margin ol victory in the relaxing.'' Hint's said. Once proved lo be a quick study. "Heisnoi an in your face type oi loss to Ohio State in the v ( Bij Allei Wednesday's game. Miller six wins has bevn Ht againsi ll\l you get going your mind just I iis ability to quickly process player Inn he leads by example fen Challenge with a vk ti offered a similar assessment of his Greensboro. kind of phases out, you are in large volumes oi information and MIU can see thai rubotfon Kentucky on Saturday I loud,. young point Its a far cry from how the season your own little world allowed him to master the the other players." lost to intrastate rival I lond.i "llWnt guaitll is now her position," started KG lost lx>th of its first two fhroughout his childhood, c ore concepts ol rugby ,11 an lo credit Mines solelj for siaie for the third straight ycai he -siid. "She's won il through ihis gaincMolrmph'and Valparaiso Mines always coupled his vigoi early stage. his wink elide and leadership on Sunday. years preseason. She had a good Despite the two difficult fosses in athletii s with a diligence in As a freshman Rich did uoi abilit) however, would he 10 rexas 6 1 moveduponespol experience around Kate, Now, she 10 stan the season, Mfltei said he the classroom wide h earned really stand out thai mu< h." overlook the tremendous ath- aftei beating UCLA 68-64 last knows its her team.'1 was happy with how the team him .1 I.I (IPA, enough lo clii il Mazzarella said "However, as letic ability he also brings to week. Duke, which lost 81-73 ai rebounded and navigated the next academic scholarship offers he- began to pick up the game the team. Mulligan on Saturday after win In the post six games. from How I ing Green. Ohio State, hejusi blossomed." \lier a 2007-08 season in ning 76-60 ai Purdue on ruesday In her first season as an eligible "Fortunately we were able to go 6- and (lido. \l\ liisi semestei all I did which he scored <>.r> points, fell from fourth to seventh. player, junior forward \iki Met bj Oin |thc current slreichl." Miller slid. I lines cvcntuallj 1 hose was pretty much go out and limes was rewarded with both Wake I oresl vvas I III: and has made an impact in the post "IThere was! a little panic after the Bowling Green because he Iry and hil as main people \ll Midwest and honorary All was followed In Notre Dami Mosi recently, she put up in Vafoogame, howeasfij they beat us said he was drawn 10 their as I could,'' Mines said I his American honors. Syracuse, Purdue, V'illanova points, seven rebounds and four and picked usapan.. Weicamuch ediic ,111011 program. allowed me logel a feel foi the Ii was a thrill to be re< UCLA, Memphis. Michigai assists against YSII. better team now in I )ecember ilum h was during his freshman paci ol the game: my next step ognized as an honorary State, Georgetown and Something McCoy really prides we were in early November." orientation ai BG thai Mines was to 11 \ .\i\i\ sci plays and \ll American.'' Mines said Arizona State herself on is shooting bee throws, He added, "Wfe have a long waj liisi c onsidcred playing rugbv throw some passe- ' However this vear hopelulh Thelastfiverankedteamswen She set the single season record for to go ... Ihis is a vary importani Tiiiiing in\ orientation I "Once In started playing A 1 can lake it up a notch and Ohio State, Baylor, Davidson attempts during her time with the stretch foi us." roomed righl across from side during sophomore year we actually make the team." Marquetteand Kansas Zips, and has attempted a total of BGs next game will lie ihis 52 Ihis season, liir the sake of com- Sunday ai Anderson Arena againsi parison, the next closest teammate St. Bonaventure. <*AS STAY CLOSE TO CAMPUS

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leaves By R.iph.icl G Sailer to clear the tarmac. Police The Associated Press arrested 57 people. "If they can do it, I'm sure LONDON — Environmental there would be nothing to stop two dead protesters cut through the terrorists," said Terry Purton, perimeter fence at Britain's 61, a passenger whose flight to third-largest airport yesterday Bratislava was delayed. and occupied the tarmac, forc- The action — meant to pro- in mexico ing the cancellation of more test a possible second runway at than 50 flights and raising ques- Stansted and escalating carbon By Alcx.tndr.i Olson tions over the vulnerability of emissions — caused 56 cancel- The Associated Press airports. lations and extensive delays. Two waves of protesters The British government is also MEXICO CITY — A govern- arrived at Stansted Airport considering adding another ment Learjet plunged into a before dawn. runway to Heathrow Airport, lake in central Mexico, killing The first group used an old already Europe's busiest. two pilots in the second dead- fire truck to provide cover Stansted authorities said ly crash in a month involv- as they sliced through the the runway at the airport ing a federally owned plane, perimeter fence with bolt — which is situated on about officials said yesterday. cutters. A second group ran 2,000 acres (3.12 square miles) The I.earjet 23 lost con- through the gap. north of London — was never tact with the control tower The protesters then chained penetrated by the activists. shortly before crashing themselves together and erect- Security monitors the airport CHRIS RADBUP.N AP PHOTO into Atlangatepec lake ed a barrier around themselves perimeter with cameras and PROTEST: Environmental activists, seated, center, protest at Stansted Airport. 40 miles from central London Dozens of environmental activ- Sunday night, said Tlaxcala It took nearly five hours occasional patrols. ists broke into a secure area of a London airport yesterday, chaining themselves to each other and barricading themselves behind fencing state government spokes- man Domingo Fernandez. Rescuers recovered the body of the pilot and were trying to extract the copilot's hody Doctor returns from Cyprus, faces from the wreckage yesterday, state officials said. Federal investigators were charges in relation to wife poisoning trying to determine the cause. Sunday's night crash NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - A doc- who represents the doctor. Essa and Runa Ighncim, who came just over a month after tor accused of poisoning his Georgiou said Essa's U.S. law- both face charges of theft and Mexican Interior Secretary wife in suburban Cleveland yers have struck a plea-bargain tampering with evidence. luan Camilo Mourino and nearly four years ago is drop- agreement with prosecutors to Essa, 40, disappeared in 14 other people were killed ping an extradition appeal and drop charges accusing his sister March 2005, a month after wife when a Learjet 45 plowed into will return to Ohio to face a and brother of assisting a fugi- collapsed in her car and died a Mexico City neighborhood. murder charge. tive in exchange for his return to near their home in suburban Fernandez said the Learjet Yazeed Essa has agreed to stand trial in Ohio. Gates Mills. 23 was owned by a federal go back to the U.S. to stand But Ryan Miday. spokes- A year later he was indicted agency that manages govern- trial for the 2005 cyanide man for the Cuyahoga County on one count of aggravated ment property but was being poisoning death of his wife Prosecutors' office, said yes- murder with prior calculation used by the Tlaxcala govern- Rosemarie Essa, 38, said terday that there is no deal and design and declared a fugi- ment when it crashed. attorney Marios Georgiou, regarding Essa's siblings, l-'iras tive. Essa, an emergency room doctor, was arrested in October 2006 in Cyprus as he attempted to clear customs after arriving from Beirut, Lebanon. 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