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Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 6-17-1998 The BG News June 17, 1998 Bowling Green State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news Recommended Citation Bowling Green State University, "The BG News June 17, 1998" (1998). BG News (Student Newspaper). 6342. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/6342 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. Story Idea? CAMPUS•4 TODAY /' you have a news lip or have an idea for a story, call us between noon and 7 p.m JUST IN! BGSU Board of Trustees raises student tuition by 5.2 percent. High: 80 372-6966 <? Low: 63 • * • • * WEDNESDAY June 17,1998 • • • Volume 84, Issue 5 Bowling Green, Ohio News • • • * • "An independent student voice serving Bowling Green since 1920" Artwork paints picture of history □ Two pieces of Uni- versity artwork were honored for their artis- tic quality and interac- tive nature Thursday. By ANN DIERKSHEIDE The BG News The University honored and dedicated the work of Richard Roth and Will Nettleship last Thursday in Olscamp Hall. These artists are better known for The Recumbent Thinker" and The Black Swamp." respectively. The Recumbent Thinker" was constructed and installed on the north side of Olscamp Hall in Sep- tember 1997. The Black Swamp" Buckeye Boys State, an annual program held at the University, is located in the pedestrian mall brings boys together from around the state of Ohio to learn outside the Eppler Complex. about government and responsibility. The boys set up a mock The two pieces of artwork were government and hear from various political celebrities about Boys State teaches paid for through Ohio's "Percent the importance of learning about government. The boys march for Art" legislation. This law pro- into the opening ceremonies'of Boys State (above). Below a vides funds for the acquisition, State Highway Patrolman speaks with two of the counselors commission and installation of art during opening ceremonies. The program began Saturday and students leadership for new or renovated public build- lasts 10 days. ings with required funds of more □ The program gives descended on the University over Within the cities, Schroeder than $4 million. the weekend for the 18th annual said the boys are responsible for "Each commission is specific to young men a chance Buckeye Boys State prc^ram. the dairy workings of the city, its building and site." said Dawn BG News Photos by Tina Bell to learn about the gov- The nine day program is an including setting a budget, elect- Glanz, associate professor in the and Scott Pauber opportunity for young men to ing a mayor and electing a city school of art. ernment and take part experience what it's like to run a council. One percent of the money used in the running of a democratic government, such as "In addition, (in the state) they to pay for the buildings is dedicat- aOOR SECTIONS the one in the U.S.. said William run a bank and a judicial depart- ed to art. .^B* \V^^ state. Schroeder. former president of ment and select a governor and 'One percent for art is an Buckeye Boys State. supreme court Justice." he said. absolutely progressive idea." said By SARAH BEDNARSKI Schroeder said they are divided The program is organized Louis Krueger. director of the The BG News into cities and all of the cities through Ohio's American Legion. school of art. These works of art combined make up a state. He exist because of the one percent for kg About 1.400 high school boys said each city has 43 boys in it. • See LEADERS, page three. art." In this period of time public art has faced a lot of controversy with opinion makers and "cultural Ceremony initiates 1,400 into BBS wars." Glanz said . She also said » ifl^K' « □ The opening cere- rules for the gathering. Those straight and turned and followed that even with the controversies, MT*. K ,* * C^^H attending were told to stand when the flag to its place at the front of some remarkable art Is still been mony encouraged the the bell was rung three times and the room. produced. young men to be dedi- to be seated when it was rung To open the 14-day program. "We should spend more, not once. Wes Hoffman. Bowling Green less, on public art if we want to be 8f $Hr VI ■ cated and to show The first and most important mayor, told the young men to be remembered as a lasting civiliza- leadership for the Unit- banner is the flag of our country." courageous and dedicated. He tion." Glanz said. m Hi" Peltier said, setting the stage of encouraged the young men to The University has a tradition in ed States. the patriotic and character-build- take a role in the workings of their public art that goes back before t *i Wf\ ing program. country. the one-percent legislation, said By RICHARD EDWARDS The flags of the United States There is too much indifference Steve Richardson, vice provost for The BG News and Ohio were properly posted among the voters of our country undergraduate affairs. along with the American Legion today." he said. "Your state and These two pieces of art have Anderson Arena roared with banner and the banner of Buck- your nation are counting on you." become a part of a tradition at cheers Friday from the young eye Boys State and Peltier State Representative Randy Bowling Green that we can all be voices of Buckeye Boys State in a explained the colors and symbol- Gardner (R-Bowling Green) spoke proud of." Richardson said. The LSa I '' ceremony that launched a two- ism of each. of the history of American leader- art serves as a focus for communi- K' M week stay at the University. The delegates stood and placed ship and particularly of the ty involvement." Steve Peltier, president of their hands over their hearts as courageous leadership of the People are able to participate in HH-1 flH Buckeye Boys State, opened the the American flag was posted. ceremony by laying the ground Each wore a suit and tie. stood up • See BOYS, page three. • See ART, page three. I I Wood County nature trail offers luOWLINQ I safer route for biking, walking I S«nd Rtdy Road □ Slippery Elm Trail gives peo- Wood County Park District, the Slippery Elm Kalmar said; the rest of the people are walkers, trail opened in October 1995. It is a paved path runners or horseback riders. ple a chance to exercise safely that stretches from Sand Ridge Road in Bowling According to Kalmar. the trail was made pos- and in a natural environment. Green to East Broadway Street in North Balti- sible by tapping several different sources of rev- more. enue. The Wood County Park District bought "It was made to provide a good, safe place to the property while the Ohio Department of By JONNA SCHALL rollerblade. bike, walk and run," Kalmar said. Transportation IODOT) funded the trail con- The BG News Stretching 13 miles long and 12 feet wide, struction. As nice weather becomes more prevalent, so the trail provides plenty of room for people who Many people in the Bowling Green com- do the sights of exercisers risking their safety use it. It is conveniently open everyday from one muntly pitched in to help with the Slippery Elm by dodging speeding cars and sacrificing their hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. A trail. The trail was made possible by money dignity by clumsily stumbling over uneven ranger patrols the area on bicycle and some- donated from local businesses and families. cracks in the sidewalk. times by car to ensure the safety of everyone "Along the trail there are areas very reminis- There is. however, a local place where people using the trail. cent of what Wood County used to look like dur- can go to safely exercise in a natural environ- People use the trail for various forms of exer- ing the Great Black Swamp era," Kalmar said. ment—the Slippery Elm Trail. cise. Bicyclists and online skaters each make The Park District is in the area of preserving According to Andrew Kalmar, director of the up 40 percent of the population on the trail. natural lands." V. page two The BG News Wednesday, June 17, 1998 Opinion Editor Jim Good § OPINION 372-2604 The BG News Immoral and lewd acts discussed Jeepers. I finally had a wonder- decision made by consenting money would be saved and. most ful and exciting weekend here In adults. Hey, I'm gambling that you Importantly, lives would be saved. Boring Green. Friday night, while might be reading this article. If prostitution, gambling and cruising for chicks. I picked up a Why are the Ohio Lottery, office marijuana are illegal, why are alco- prostitute that was soliciting her pools, horse-race betting and hol, cigarettes, caffeine, sugar and adequate-wares outside a bingo all legal while slot and black other such items legal? They are nightspot. She wasn't a cheap Jack machines are not? What's mind and mood altering too. so date, but fortunately I had been next, outlawing that common shouldn't they be Illegal? saving my allowance for just such phrase we hear everyday.