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What can your Gearing up for the big day minor do for you? It turns out a minor in Not just the popular vote: a student'sstude USG registers record-breaking number of English can lend itself to a lot of versatility guide to the Electoral College voters, ready for presidential election in masters and Ph.D. fields | Page 3 By K«vin Morrisscy said Chris Dawson, freshman. By Eliuboth Hartnun Hie campaign targeted students Reporter In fact, the official votes for McCain through numerous strategies, During Making it right, or Obama will be cast by a group of \ ot- the summer list,- campaigning efforts Today many University students ers selected by the Secretary of State in A voter registration campaign headed In' resulted in 1,(100 Student legisirarions. 61 years later will cast their votes lor the next U.S. December. the Undergradu.iir student (iovemmetu This segued into their tall semester's A woman recently President, though many Americans do Today voters will be selecting mem- registered.a record-setting 4.f>00 stu- efforts including .sending all on-campus found a book she noi know how the president is actually bers of the Electoral College in the gen- dents in Wood County since the summer students and 1,200 oil-campus students borrowed from her selected. eral election. months. voting information. Forty-five classroom high school library in "I don't think that many people actu- Once it is determined who gets the During the course ol the summer and USG 1 Page 2 1947 and returned it. ally know what the electoral college most votes, one of two separate slates of fall semester, USG headed a campaign does," electors are chosen, said Jeffrey Peake, with Graduate Student Senate; College along with a check to associate professor of political sci- Democrats, College Republicans and pay for late fees ence. If McCain wins Ohio a group of Progressive Future, among others, to |Page 12 Republicans will be the members of a'gister as many students as possible in A the electoral college and vice versa if Wood County. It is your civic Obama wins. Deputy Director of Worxl County Each political party has a sepa- Hoard of Elections Debbie Hazard duty to vote! rate group of loyal party members said, Although the Board of ready to cast their vote, Peake said. Elections is not active in voter reg- Columnist Lori Weber These voters can hold offices, hold istration drives, special interest asks students at the party positions or be large sup- groups are very active." University to fulfill their porters oil heir party. BcwrdofEleclionssuppliesinfor civic responsibility this He said the Electoral College mation through press releases, its election by voting, also makes it possible for the VVeb site and office resources, she winner of rlio general election to said. writing that each vote lose the popular vote. Hazard's office supplied USG impacts the outcome This has happened three limes in with all the information needed to |Page 4 history/according tnthcU.S. National register voters. Archives and Records Administration, "The state-wide voter registration Lasik sales in 1824, 1872 and 2000. goal was to regt'er 20,000 students, but it was well surpassed and Bowling going down See COLLEGE | Page 2 Green registered over 4,500 students," The number of said USG President lolui Wavnick. corrective eye surgeries performed falls as people begin having to focus on necessities Go out and vote! instead | Page 9 It's your constitutional right. Shooter held Go to www.sos.state.oh.us to find your voter location. without bond Frederick Davis, the nged for the murders of two clergymen, appeared in court and will have a re preliminary hearing on Nov. 121 Page 11' Univ. employment on May balllot BG Soccer goes By Courtnoy Ftynn to MAC Tourney "I feel this is a bad The womens team stopped cold precedent for us \t last nights eitv council meeting, beat out WMU and ((rdinaiKe 7iu> was passed with a are to face Toledo on 2 vote to put dx1 driving widi a ceil on ordinances Friday in the semifinals, Hiring freeze, a response to fund deficit phone issue on the ballot. in general ..." while the men s team BovvUngGrmi residents will iieAv face off against Detroit IK- able to deride ivhrthct or not today | Page 7 By K.itr Snyder and was reduced again In SfvKI STATE BUDGET CUTS thev think driving while talking mi million in September 2()OH. rhe ,i u'11 phone should lx considered with freeman's stance, saving the University's operating budget was JANUARY 2008 a primary oilcnse. wiiich means h.il!nl should lx- tin issues luu weeks ago. the University reduced by 4.75 percent, which drivers talking on a< ell phone could importance, like taxes, and the issue issued a hiring freeze, amounted to slightly more than lx1 pulled i iv i'i and issiml ,i ticket li H -In mill be decided hv council mem Facultj positions and student $250X100, SEPTEMBER 2008: thai sole purpose, hourly positions ate exempted, \liotil 30 percent of the I Mthough the ordinance was i HV council member .it large so the only people affected by University's finances come from passed ii did not get finalized with tin1 freeze are classified staff and state support. I he money saved ■ ■ ■ out a lively discusskm. lleinetii.in. administrative staff. Classified staff Irom the freeze would lie used to Howling Green resident Hill with pulling ihis includes anyone who's not a stu- make up fbl the Hits at the state I reeman made his stance on the tile ballol Ini .i nunilx't dent, hill is paid by the hour, such level. Issue deal nt reasons," Ilium said. I fed this as secretaries, grounds workers "Salary dollars from non-faculty, faculty have their own hiring pro lie said niilv a lev wi eks ago he is ,i bad precedent fot us mi oidj / and those working in facilities. Open positions alter ted hv 'this hir- cess, which is largely why thev an saw three children almost ■UT.I! 11 ii- law sets "Students will largely not feel ing Iree/e would lx'swept centrally exempt from the freeze. by .i clisii.K ted drivei li tin- drivct mid tin howling Green and _ the Impact," Vice Provost Mark and used to offset other operating Requests ran also be madi win i tai ell phone, thosechikiren Ohio." Giomknsaid. expense shortfalls throughout the lor [xisitioiis considered "critical could have been hit. Freeman said lx'would In inatavot Who do you want to I le also slid this is not cause It H year," according to the memo. to the operation of an office or tile council H> |UII the Issue nil tile ol a law that council could adopt win the election? alarm, and the freeze is in response Additionally, it a department is department," as stated in a I VQon balk it. IK iping it w ill pass .is .i law. and adapt as time goes by to siate budgetary issues. ill the process of tilling an empty the human resources home page. I ask vim in search vnui con c miinil membei at large Robed According to a memo from classified stall position, they could Rebecca Ferguson, the silence .mil put the issue on the \iii timber disagreed with Dunn. President Cartwright circulated go through the provost office for Assistant Vice President ol Human ballot for Bowling Green to decide, I thought a lot ol points retry ihioiigh the University communi- permission to continue tin1 hiring he said ty, the state's budget was reduced process FREEZE Anoiliet Howling Green resi CITY 1 hv $733 million in January 200H, Also according to the memo. dent, \oirn lleiiiem.ui. disagreed MELISSA BARBER Sophomore. VCT Duck hunters gather to preserve wetland habitat for fow

"Obama" By Ira Sairs | Page 4 organization whose goal is to i i.illv ,i campus organization yet, - raise money fot the awareness i oogan and others are detei of wetlands preservation. I he mined to get the BG chaptet North American duck hunters wetlands provide ,i habitat fot stalled have united in protection ot the waterfowl to breed and in exist We had 20 people and lew Lie same waterfowl thev pursue. Rzicznek said the group is foi ult\ members show up in out Ducks Unlimited, a national anyone with an interest in the in-t meeting." ( oogan said. conservation group, is dedicated outdoors and environmental ( oogan thinks there is defi TODAY to preserving North America's preservation. nilelv room lui a wetlands h.ihi Sunny wetland habitats lor the benefit lunioi I awrence Coogan, .at i.n group here in Hi. High: 72. Low: 43 of waterfowl. Environmental Health major, H/ic/nek also said there is frank Daniel U/ic/nek. an is nving to organize a chap need fot .i HG chaptet ih.it can instructor in the University's tei ol Ducks Unlimited hen- in provide all millet loi students General Studies Wining BG. Coogan contacted Ducks who may have been involved Program and potential faculty Unlimited, who scut a represen m similai organizations before advisor for the Ml ISU chapter of t.ilive to meet with him TOMORROW 1 PHOTONX*!! Ducks Unlimited, explains the Uthoiigh the group is still in DUCKS Sunny DUCKS: ks Unlimited, a conservation conscience group, works to protect waterfowls group is a conservation-minded its earliest stages and is not offi High: 71. Low: 43 k VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS. SPORTS. UPDATES. MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR Y0 2 Tuaday. November 4.2008 WWW.BGNEWS.COM

Since Ohio produces a lot of Although he has reservations on BLOTTER COLLEGE corn used to make ethanol, it is CITY the issue and its affect on the com- THURSDAY. OCT. drinking after his roommate reported From Page 1 a more important issue to the From Page 1 munity, he still said the ultimate he was out of control and threatening candidates. decision remains in the hands of 30 to fight him. As a result of the way the elec- "With the way the Electoral |Dunn| made were irrelevant," Bowling Green residents. McComber said. "We're putting it "If the public decides this is what 1:59 P.M. tion is set up, the campaigning College is set up, there are real- 2 A.M. process is run differently from ly 50 separate elections on elec- on the ballot for residents to decide they want, then so be it," Sorrels Complaintants reported somebody Benjamin Wagner of Medina, Ohio, look their purses from their rooms state to state. Because swing tion day. Each state is voting for il it's age xxl Liu." said. was cited for underage under the which candidate their state will He said whether or not the McComber said he has knocked while they were m the bathroom in influence. states are up for grabs, can- Rodgers didates reach out to voters in endorse," said Jake Horowitz, council members think this is a on about 300 doors and about 80 2:22 A.M. these states more so than states an organizer with Progressive good law is one thing but it should percent of the residents he talked 5:31 P.M. Mwai Kinywa, 19. of Bowling Green, traditionally aligned with one Future, which is a nonpartisan be on the ballot for all of the public to were in favor of the ordinance Complaintant reported somebody was arrested for disorderly conduct party. group on campus urging stu- to vote and the law. stole his laptop from his room in after he was witnessed urinating as he Swing states have moreinflu- dents to vote. Larry Sorrells, council member Council President Megan McDonald. was walking in an alleyway. ence than other states, Peake Horowitz thinks the presi- at-large, agreed that it shouldn't Newlove said she is still unsure said. This ultimately causes the dential election process should matter whether or not the council on what the community wants, 2:27 A.M. which is why in the end she voted Kenneth Payne. 22, of Perry. Ohio, interests of the swing states to get rid of the middle man. members were in favor. 1 le is more FRIDAY, OCT. 31 take more precedence than the "I don't like the Electoral worried about whether or not put- to leave the issue in the Bwvling was arrested for criminal trespass after Green residents' hands. 9:38 P.M. he was found lying in a driveway on issues of the non-swing states. College. I feel it is not necessary ting this issue on the ballot is a bad Scott Weaver of Bradner, Ohio, was North Main Street. Peake gave the example of and can be done away with," precedent Sorrells understands it "If we're going to pass a law like cited for open container after police Ohio and corn production. Horowitz said. is not safe to drive while on a cell this, it'd be more appropriate for saw him carrying a can of beer on 2:40 A.M. phone, but is concerned if it is a the citizens to decide," Newlove Troop Street. Alexandra Bender. 21. of Bowling good mcrvc for the community. slid. Green, was arrested for open con- energy went to informing out- 10:18 P.M. tainer and criminal trespass after she of-county students that they are Three male subjects were seen run- USG attempted to enter the front door From Page 1 able to register and vote in Wood freeze did not exclude faculty. It ning around in Rodgers with ski masks of an unknown house with a half-full County. Many students, includ- was implemented last fall and on and shooting an air soft gun, FREEZE bottle of wine. presentations were held, as well ing senior Ron Henderson, did From Page 1 lasted into the spring. 10:55 P.M. 3:05 A.M. as canvassing on campus and not know that was a possibility According to the FAQ, this Angelica Capozziello. 19. of Genoa. Whitney Goings. 20. of Bowling registration at union tables for until recently. Resources, explained that custo- year's freeze will last at least until Ohio, was cited for prohibited acts Green, was arrested for inducing two weeks. Although Henderson already dial positions would be con- January 2009, but Ferguson after using someone else's identifica- panic after repeatedly stating she was "The class presentation was the voted absentee, he said he sidered critical to residence life, thinks it will last longer. tion in Uptown/ Downtown Bar. going to harm herself most successful strategy because would have registered in Wood but other positions might not The economy probably won't the speaker could engage with county if he had known. be so clear cut. be in good shape by then, she 11:44 P.M. 8:33 P.M. students effectively and then Sophomore Ashley Watson, "Can you do without an aca- said. Reuben Easier of Toledo was cited Ricky SmalHvood of Elyria, Ohio, and immediately present them regis- a Chicago native, learned she demic advisor?" she said. "It's a bigger picture to be look- for no operator's license and speed. Thomas Beifuss of Mentor. Ohio, tration," Waynick said. could register in Wood county This year's freeze is similar to ing at the national economy Easier was taken into custody on a were cited for underage under the Senior Nick Matthews was through various campus orga- the freeze the University imple- and state economy," Ferguson warrant for failure to appear on a traf- influence and open container in a nizations. mented last year. But last year's said. fic violation. aware of USG's efforts and con- motor vehicle. tributed in voter registration "Ohio is a swing state and I efforts through his fraternity, hope that extra votes from stu- SATURDAY NOV. 1 SUNDAY NOV. 2 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hit's dents from other states can help voter drive "Voteless People are the vote swing more itva certain 12:20 A.M. 12:53 P.M. Hopeless People." direction," she said. Obamas grandmother Caitlyn Burr Brunjes. 20. of Bowling Complainant reported a broken win- Everyone he knows has reg- Waynick feels that students' Green, was arrested for underage dow in University Hall istered to vote and many have votes in this area of the state are possession and open container after already done so. especially important after all the dies days before election she was observed carrying an open "This is a groundbreaking major election-related events can of Bud Light. MONDAY NOV. 3 election and if 1 did not think on campus recendy. By Herbert A. Sample 1:04 A.M. my vote would count, I would "It's evidential with all the 1:44 A.M. TheAsi lated Pr€ "She was a person Monica Sanden of Deerfield. III., and not have put as much energy political attention our comer of Steven Price was cited for underage into encouraging others to the state has received — from Samantha Gaitron of Solon, Ohio, drinking and prohibited acts after who encouraged and were cited for underage under the vote," Matthews said. ABC's Chariie Gibson's student attempting to enter Downtown Bar Besides registering students, interview, to Sarah Palin's and HONOLULU — Barack Obama's influence and for stealing a bike. with fake identification. allowed us to take Waynick explained a third of Joe Biden's last minute visits," grandmother, whose personality 1:29 AM. 2:05 A.M. USG's registration campaign Waynick said. and bearing shaped much of the chances." Ryan Steeves, 21. of Youngstown. Clint Werlirtg. 20. of Defiance. Ohio, life of the Democratic presiden- Ohio, was arrested for disorderly con- was arrested for underage drinking tial contender, has died, Obama Obama and family duct after he was witnessed urinating after he was witnessed falling over on pie who have an interest in announced yesterday, one day in the front yard of a residence on East Wooster Street. hunting, waterfowl or just the before the election. Madelyn a break from campaigning C lough Street DUCKS From Page 1 outdoors in general. Payne Dunham was 86. and flew to Hawaii to be with 1:44A.M. One of the group's first Obama announced the Dunham as her health declined. Adam Forkapa. 20. of Perrysburg. was coming to college. goals is to hold events such news from the campaign trail Obama said the decision to arrested for underage possession and University student David as raffles or dinner banquets in Charlotte, N.C. The joint go to Hawaii was easy to make, open container after he was observed CORRECTION Brown, who is also involved to raise money and aware- statement with his sister Maya telling CBS that he "got there carrying an open bottle of Bud Light in getting the BG chapter ness for the maintaining of Soetoro-Ng said Dunham died too late" when his mother died POLICY organized and was involved wetlands. peacefully late Sunday night of ovarian cancer in 1995 at 53, 1:51A.M. We want to correct all factual errors. in the chapter in his home- The group's second meeting after a battle with cancer. and wanted to make sure "that Robert Teachott. 20. of Bowling If you think an error has been made. town, thinks every University will be on Wednesday, Nov. 12 They said: "She was the cor- I don't make the same mistake Green, was arrested for underage call The BG News at 419-572-6966 should have a chapter for peo- in Olscamp205. nerstone of our family, and a twice." woman of extraordinary accom- Outside the apartment build- plishment, strength, and humil- ing where Dunham died, report- Is there a ity. She was the person who ers and TV cameras lined the story in the encouraged and allowed us to sidewalk as two police officers take chances." were posted near the elevator. BG News that Obama learned of her death Signs hanging in the apartment you've felt yesterday morning while he was lobby warned the public to keep you wanted campaigning in Jacksonville, out. Fla. He planned to go ahead with Longtime family friend to voice your campaign appearances. The Georgia McCauley visited the opinion on? family said a private ceremony lOth-floor apartment where would be held later. Obama had lived with his grand- Republican lohn McCain parent. Well, what issued condolences to his oppo- "So many of us were hoping are you nent. "Our thoughts and prayers and prayingthat his grand moth- waiting for? go out to them as they remember er would have t he opportunity to and celebrate t he life of someone witness her grandson become who had such a profound impact our next president," said state in their lives," the statement by Rep. Marcus Oshiro, an Obama bgnews lohn and Cindy McCain said. supporter. "What a bittersweet Last month, Obama took victory it will be for him. Wow."

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FALL FRETS: Lasr. evening the Union was transformed into an acoustic talent show. The (all fling had students perform their music to a diverse crowd who sat back, relaxed and enjoyed the free apple cider. Weight Watchers at Work 316 Union Cartwright addresses USG concerns Minors can be very Audition for Treehouse Troupe By India Hunter "Our student trustees Carol 408 Mosley Hall Reporter take part in board of trustee complementary meetings and discussions," Cartwright 5 -6 p.m. University Interim President Cartwright said. University Interim Learn about Co-ops and By Richard Chandler Carol Cartwright spoke about But due to state law, a President who Internships Reporter ship between major and minor several University matters student trustee can't vote, spoke to USG 117 Olscamp is important and that choosing during the Undergraduate Cartwright said. Some University students are opt- a minor that complements one's Student Government meeting If members were to try ing for a minor in Knglish for its major can prove practical. I'or last night. and change this current Besides Cartwright's speech, Student Jazz Combos versatility in complementing their example, she notes, a technically Cartwright answered ques- law, Cartwright stressed the USG discussed two proposed Bryan Recital Hall, Moore major. oriented major like Computer tions from USG members about importance of presenting a resolutions, one which con- The Hnglish minor at the Science coupled with a minor planning for the University's thorough, well-researched cerns the fee waiver for inter- Musical Arts Center University is divided into four in Hnglish can lead to a Masters budget for the next two years. argument. national students. separate programs, including degree in Library Science or work "The University budget is an "A sound argument is well Since thispast summer, there Hnglish, Scientific and Technical creating databases. area of concern," Cartwright supported," Cartwright said. has been confusion regarding Communication, Creative Writing This sort of technical empha- said, noting the University In order to attract more stu- the covering of costs of inter- and Linguistics, said Kristine sis for students studying Hnglish works with the Ohio Board of dents to campus, Cartwright national student tuition and CAMPUS Blair, University Hnglish depart- is becoming more and more Regents in determining the said the marketing depart- fees. International students BRIEF ment chair. common. budget for the University. ment is looking into new received an e-mail stating their The variety offered by the dif Blair said that due to the Issues of concern include strategies to find students tuition would no longer be cov- Student charged with ferent disciplines of Hnglish at the advent and popularization of the textbook costs, placing a pos- in other areas of the state. ered by the University. sexual imposition University provides students with Internet, "The context of reading sible freeze on those costs and Traditionally, the University And although most affect- University student Paul Turner has "lots of traditional choices and lots of and writing has really changed tuition costs. relies heavily on students ed have had their fee waiv- been charged with sexual imposition after non-traditional choices," Blair said. over the last twenty years." While Cartwright said that in from the Cleveland area, but ers reinstated, there are still an alleged incident occurring in Rodgers Familiar choices for those who Blair encourages students to creating a budget, finding a that must change since the some students that have on Oct. 5 According to University police study Hnglish include teaching, make choices that are beneficial balance is key. She used the number of Cleveland area unresolved issues. reports. Turner invited the victim, an editing and writing. to their academic and occupa- analogy of how a family finds graduates is declining. This is an issue of concern ex girlfriend, to his room after he had While these fields are still tional aspirations, she believes a way to balance their budget "We are finding new creative since having international stu- been drinking heavily While in his room, dents on campus is key to hav- popular among Hnglish what is most important in choos- when resources are dimin- ways to attract students to the victim claimed Turner stuck his hand minors, other fields students inga minor is that it truly appeals ished. The University must do campus," Cartwright said. ing a diverse student popula- underneath her shirt, fondled her and are entering include market- to the student. the same. Cartwright commended tion," Minority Affairs Senator ing, public relations, law. jour- "I think the most important "It's a roller coaster ride, USG members for their cam- IVIerDeitschsaid. started rubbing his other hand against the crotch of her pants The victim told Turner nalism, paralegal work, inter- thing is that students choose some news will be good, while pus beautification effort. USG Minority Affairs Senator to stop but he persisted until somebody preting, teaching abroad and what they love," she said. some will be bad," Cartwright "When we look attractive, it Starmisha Page also agreed. publishing, Blair said. said. does help with recruitment and "Please go talk to interna- called his cell phone and Turner told the She also mentions that many FOUR ENGLISH She said the University retention," Cartwright said. tional students and find out victim she could leave. students minoring in Hnglish, hopes to have the budget USG President John their stories." Page said. As a result of the incident. Turner was particularly those interested in PROGRAM proposal process finalized by Waynick also urged USG Another proposed resolu- told not to have contact with the victim teaching, choose "to go on to FOCUSES: June 2009. members to always be on the tion to keep the Springboard and a temporary restraining order was Masters and P.I I.I), programs." Cartwright also clarified the lookout for tackling issues of program was also read dur- put m place. Turner allegedly violated ifve Amanda Sampson, an role of a student trustee with- student concern. ing the meeting. A formal restraining order by sending the victim a Integrated Language Arts major Creative Writing — devel- in student government since "To re-iterate Cartwright's vote on both proposed reso- text message and was ordered to return to who is minoring in Hnglish, is ops writing skills and utilizes some USG members had ques- point, a good argument is well- lutions will take place at a Bowling Green to face additional charges an example of the professional workshops and peer and tions about it. researched," Waynick said. later date. for sending the message. versatility offered by studying instructor reviews Hnglish. English — the study of "1 chose language arts because English literature I wa nt to be able to teach st udents Scientific A Technical to have the same«nthusiasm for Communication — the use language as I do," Sampson said. of language in the develop- ing online community r FORGET TO VOTE i Her goal after completing her education is to teach middle Linguistics — merges English and Language school Hnglish and write chil- Studies coursework dren's literature. ABSENTEE BACK HOME? "In a tough economy, students Source. Knstine Blair. Univ. want to be employed," Blair said. English dept. chair She stresses that the relation- You can still legally vote, as long as you are registered TEXAS HOLD 'EM anywhere in the State of Ohio! 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against Obama, not Bush. LETTER TO One major point The BG News claims is a great reason for you to THE EDITOR vote for Obama is because of the great character and leadership Wrongful BG News he has shown during 21 months endorsement of campaigning. Really? How about 6 years in a prisoner of war I can't believe The B(i News camp in which he kept the faith endorsed Barack Obama. What with his fellow prisoners? This a surprise. The liberal BG News is something none of us could endorses Barack Obama. Who ever even fathom. I low about an would have guessed? It was hard entire lifetime of service in addi- to tell who they would endorse tion to a long campaign? I would from looking at the articles that have to say that shows much have been posted in the recent much more character than a 21 weeks. month campaign. According to The BG News, lastly, poor Obama for hav- there are several reasons why ing to endure political ads that Obama is best for college stu- call him out of some important dents, l-'or one, college students issues that The BG News calls are going to have to enter a ter- minor flaws,' Minor flaws like a rible job market. I suppose the complete lack of experience, ties best plan for this is to tax small to socialists and known terror- businesses (the ones that cre- ists that have been swept under ate the most jobs! and give that the rug. These are 'minor flaws'? money as a tax credit to college Are you kidding? The choice students. If I was a small busi- between Obama and McCain is ness and had to dish out more clear. A man who has served his money in taxes, I'd say I'm not country since he was 17 years old likely to create more jobs and and a man who has endured a expand my business ... but evi- 21 -month campaign. A man who dently this will fix the job mar- wants to promote small business ket. Instead of promoting hard and a man who wants to lake work and doing well in school to money from small businesses to gel scholarships, let's "spread the help'spread the wealth'. wealth." Please don't let Obama's great I love the other reason that speech make substitute for prov- < )bama is a better choice for stu- en results and proven service. In MICHAEL WEIGMAN dents: Because he cares more. my opinion. The BG News is far They use the example that 4 from objective. years ago, George Bush was try- ing to ban gay marriage while now Obama is there to care for —Jason CAaxr is a junior college students. Great compari- majoring in aviation man- son! Oops, I think you forgot that agement. Respond to him at it is John McCain who is running [email protected]. Just do it! Nothing is for free: No matter who you're for, just vote

promises are expensive /Ml these amazing firsts led to a revival of more comfortable with. the election process. In 2006, only 68 per- Voting is not like a test. It is not timed. Stubby replied. "I don't like cent of voting-age citizens registered, and It will not affect your G.RA. and not even this spread the wealth around' of that group, 48 percent actually voted. your parents will know how you voted. stuff. I'll spread my own wealth, The U.S. Census Bureau announced a few There is also a decent portion of regis- thanks! I don't think the gov- days ago that 94 percent of all eligible vot- tered voters that are jaded. In one of my ernment's competent to do it. ers have registered for this election. l"olitical Science classes, a student raised Remember, these are the same Because of the early voting, some his hand and said that he and his friends guys who buy $650 toilet seats It has all come down to this day. states are recording turnouts of 50 were jaded because? of past elections. They Recently, I ran into my pal Stubby for the Pentagon." Whether you support one candidate or haven't voted since, because they didn't McDrool at my favorite down- "What about all these laxcred- another, I honestly don't care. I just want feel like their vote mattered or made a town watering hole. its Obama promises?" I asked. you to vote. I want you to actively partici- "Vote whichever way your difference in die end. Tough. Get over it. "Hi Stubbs," I said, sitting "Tax credits — yeah, right. pate in the government that you generally The big, bad mistake of 2000 and 2004 is down and putting my briefcase Did you know that most of them complain alxiut. Make your own contri- little heart desires, but 11IImm}; out of time and ruining our lives on a nearby chair. would be refundable? Whether bution towards this country by punching further. Instead of wallowing in cynicism, "Hey Phil," Stubby said, lifting or not you've paid any tax. Uncle a ballot card, pressing a burton on a com- make your voice known. take a chance and try again. The person or his glass. "What's new?" Sam's gonna cut you a check. puter or filling in a black circle with your issue you vole for isn't always going to win. "Not much," 1 replied. The You shouldn't get a tax credit or No. 2 pencil. Our system only works It's just a fact. However, your presence waitress approached and I refund unless you've paid taxes I remember my sixth grade Social makes an impact as well. If it doesn't pass ordered. in the first place." Studies teacher, Mrs. Cashen. She made it when people are active." this time, it could pass in the future with : "I gotta tell you," McDrool "So vvhcre's the government her | HI sin i.ii mission to teach us that vot- more informed voters. began after I settled in and took going to get all this money?" I ing is not only our Constitutional right but percent already. Already! I come from family of voters. I can a sip of my brew, "I'm tired of this asked. a responsibility to this country that we live This is what I want from you, the reader: remember Reagan's second run for office. damn election. Be glad when it's "They'rcgonna tax the wealth- in. 1 also remember her telling our class lust sitting there in between class or in I remember Bush Sr.'s stomping over over. And I really don't like either iest taxpayers. It's a wealth redis- that she would haunt us from her grave if your office. I want you to get up. find out Dukakis and my dad taking me into the candidate very well. You'd think tribution scheme. Take from the we didn't vote. where your polling location is, put on your old, curtained voting booths, letting me that in a nation of three hundred rich and gi veto the poor. Whothe This will be an election that we will coat, get in your car, drive there and vote. pull die lever once he flipped all die little million people, we could do bet- hell you think creates the jobs in always remember. It is an election Vote whichever way your little heart switches and proudly wearing my "I'm a ter than these two guys." this country? It's the people who of firsts. desires, but make your voice known. Democrat" button. "Made up your mind yet?" I either own successful businesses It all started back with the primaries. Our system only works when people My mom would lake me to the poll- asked. Normally, 1 don't discuss or who invest in them." The nation had its first viable African- are active. ing station as well, explaining to me how Eolitics, but I've known Stubby "Sounds like the national debt American and female candidates (Sen. I understand that there are people out important it was to vote because there IT a long time, and we do share going up," I noted. "You know, I Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton). there that are unsure. Some people worry were people dial needed to have dieir some confidences. The first Mormon candidate (Gov. Mitt that they don't know enough to make an voices heard. "I can't get behind Obama," SiSCHURRER •S Romneyl. The first divorced candidate informed decision. If there is an issue that I was in the sixth grade when Bill Clinton (former Mayor Rudy Giuliani). The old- you aren't sure about, just don't make a was sworn into office with the voice of SPEAK YOUR MIND est candidate ever to run (Sen. lohn decision on it. Leave that space blank. McCain). Move on to the next part that you are See WEBER | Page 5 Got something you want to say about an opinion column or news story? Here's how to get in touch with us for letters to the editor

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away or isn't a feasible drive, ask WEBER for a provisional ballot. They will The only way to predict Ftom Page 4 hand you a giant floppy paper, fill Election parties out both sides, and the election volunteers will place it in a manila Aretha Franklin belting out in the envelop to be counted later. the election is by voting background. 1 remember when I want to know those who voted. perfect opportunity Bob Dole fell off a stage while When you have voted, go to www. So looking back over the campaigning. bgnews.com. and find this col- many failed efforts to predict This year, we have seen such umn. Post a comment ih.tt says, the 2008 election, there is one incredible images: A female vice "I voted." to get wasted important lesson to take away. presidential candidate that rein- If you want, tell me your story Voters still decide elections. vigoraled the Republican Party, of how or why you voted. I can't ByAndiBccCn "Crash your John McCain was dead in the a plumber that became an over- expect everyone to be as excited U-v*re water back in summer 2007. night mantra and of course, about politics as I am, but I do opponent's party. If Editors' note: 77iis column origi- But voters decided to reject the 'Change'. expect people to put an effort Simply stated, the implications nally apfieared in the Oct. 30 premature political obituary We are at a turning point in into participating in the election of the people's mandate in this you're a Democrat, issue of Tlie BG News. offered by the media and res- our lives. History is unveiling process. historic election will redefine urrect the Senator when voting before us. William F.. Simon once said. even die most basic American this would be a It was supposed to be Hillary actually began in January of For those that have already "Bad politicians are sent to assumptions, shattering our Clinton's game 21 months ago. this year. voted, thank you. Rir those that Washington by good people who traditional views on balance of church. If you're a Then Mitt Romney was sup- Voters in Iowa also chose are waiting in line at their polling don't vote." pones gender, leadership per- posed to come along and be the Obama when all the experts station right now and reading this, sonas, pacifism, race and a host Republican, at an savior of the Republican Party. said Clinton would sail right thankyou. of defining issues. What better Next we were told Rudy Giuliani on through to claim her party's For the rest of you: Go. Now. If — Respond to Xttri at reason, then, to get unbeliev- abortion clinic. If would be taking his seat in the nomination. your polling station is 300 miles [email protected]. ably, explosively wasted. Oval Office come Ian. 20,2009. And there is no reason to From die vantage point of his- you're a Libertarian, From the outset of this elec- think voting today won't be just tory, it doesn't seem as terrible tion nearly two years ago, every as important. Whether you're now that I pissed away election just leave Coffee X- pundit, pollster and politico in an Obama or McCain support- night 2004 biting my arm skin the business has been trying er, going out to the polls is still Fear not a way to win at Cellar Restaurant in Wilbur's Change." to tell us who would be the crucial. Underground. Compared to next president. And every time If you're a McCain supporter, By N.i t.il ic Hwn him with false titles. diis, die last election wasn't real- tipsy. 1 think they said this idea they've been wrong. don't get discouraged. Anything UWke Their hope is that the ignorant ly that big of a deal. 1 mean, it only works if Obama wins, but If the soothsayers of MSNBC, can happen: Just remember fear of die electorate will play out as was a shame that amongst other it'll probably happen so don't Fox News and CNN had any idea that famous picture of a victori- In 1954, Wisconsin Sen. Joseph it initially did for McCarthy in false- freshmen, I would consciously worry. what they were talking about ous Harry Truman hoisting up a R. McCarthy proclaimed to the ly labeling upstanding Americans reject drunken euphoria in lieu Election night ridiculous idea last summer, then our campus false, prematurely written head- American public, which was para- as communists. McCain and Palin of Dance Dance Revolution Number 3: Crash your oppo- would currently be flooded with line, "Dewey Defeats Truman." lyzed by the fear of the eminent should note that McCarthy's anti- machines and faux parlies with nent's party. Ifyou'reaDemocrat, signs for Clinton and Giuliani. Or look at those polls the day spread of communism, that famed patriot cnisade ultimately failed. loads of Diet Pepsi and people this would be at a local church. If And remember when former before the New Hampshire pri- CBS news reporter l-dward R. The party's rhetoric has been chanting in board shorts. That's you're a Republican, at an abor- Senator and "Law and Order" mary that had Hillary down for Murrow was a promoter of com- implying that we Angelenos are sad to me. But not nearly as sad tion clinic. Ifyou'rea libertarian, star Fred Thompson, was sup- the count. A lot can still happen munist propaganda un-American as well. Palin's ref- as it would be now. just leave Coffee X-Change. posed to revitalize the GOP. on Election Day. In a similar fear-chumed political erence to small towns being die Since this is a such a crucial When you get there, pretend to Polls showed him leading the And the same is true for climate 54 years later, Republican "real America" implies that big period in American history, I be really nice and on their side pack for the Republican nomi- Obama supporters as well. presidential candidate lohn cities such as Los Angeles are feel it's my duty as a public fig- for about a half an hour. Cheer nation ... that is until he actu- After eight years out in the cold, McCain and vice presidential can- unpatriotic ure to persuade the citizens of when they cheer. Heckle when ally entered the race and his victory seems within grasp for didate Sarah l^alin have been slur- But America's big cities contain this fine university to avoid col- they heckle. Then, when some- campaign managed to generate the Democrats and potentially ring their opponent, Democratic most of its diversity. So if you live lege-sponsored events and get one finally accidentally offends the excitement of a Nickelback leading to ovcrconfidence for presidential candidate Barack in a big city, and you tolerate those drunk on their own: in house you, make a show of it. It'll get concert ticket giveaway. voters. That's what Obama him- Obama, with claims that he has from different backgrounds, and parties, at the voting booth, by really awkward at this point, so Do you recall the week fol- self has been warning against worked closely with terrorists. you haw independent thoughts, themselves or with their chin- maybe you should leave. Then, lowing the Iowa caucus? Barack in his speeches recently. And These fear-mongering scenarios and you appreciate the culmral chillas. But far, far away from the when you get outside and Obama's upset victory in the youth voters have notoriously are chillingly similar. diversity of a metropolitan area, auspices of this establishment. no one can hear, call them a Hawkeye state had him leading been blamed for letting down Today, Murrow is considered you're not a real American? It's lame here, to be honest, and terrorist! by double digits going into the candidates at the last minute by by many to be one of the most America prides itself on being it's even lamer to be here on Election idea Number 4: New Hampshire Primary, All not showing up in full force. respectable figures in die his- the land of die free, the great melt-, the biggest party night since Have your own party, but don't the pundits said he'd win the That is why it's equally impor- tory of American broadcast jour- ing |x>t. These descriptions indi- Independence Day! watch the news. Just get drunk primary there and it was game tant for voters on both sides to nalism. Conversely, the term cate freedom of expression and Election night debauchery instead. over for Clinton. MSNBC's go to the polls today. No more "McCarthyism" stirs up anti-free- diversity. The United States was idea Number 1: Get drunk while Election idea Number 5: coverage that week was like a predictions. It's time for a deci- dom anxiety in many modern-day once a dream home for people of voting. Like I stated earlier, this is Have a serious party where you coronation for Obama. But of sion. And you're the ones who Americana So why is the McCain/ any nation to come to be consid- a wonderful solution to any pre- analyze what's going on when course Clinton came back and get to make it. Palin camp so quick to revert to ered valuable and equal. Yet the drunk McCain wins. If you're it happens. I don't suggest this won in New Hampshire and the scare tactics of the heavily cri- current rhetoric has divided the smashed before they even start one, but some may insist on the contest dragged on to lune tiqued McCarthy period? Recent nation. It has pointed out that a counting, you won't have to be it. And I'd rather persuade you until Obama finally emerged — Respond to Tim at political developments are proving candidate can be slurred just for his upset all night! But. for dog's to do this than go see that guy victorious. [email protected]. die "pro-America" rhetoric of the racial background or middle name sake, make a game out of it. I who calls himself an MP3-I at Republican Party to be anything (Hussein), and that Americans say, fill a water bottle with your Wilbur's Underground. Draw but American. who don't hold guns or Wal-Mart favorite vodka, and every time diagrams. Care about who wins. the equal sharing of misery,'" I It's completely backward for any- on high aren't tnily American. you check "no" on a proposition, Discuss — how shall I say — SCHURRER recalled. one to accuse Obama, a man vying In a shocking and ironic politi- take a swig. Hopefully, that'll lie politics. Be really excited for die From Page 4 "Right," he continued. to be the leader of die free world, of cal development, it seems as if a lot. Or better yet if you truly entirety of the election, but dien "Government doesn't really seeing the world "as so imperfect die perpetuation of these ideas want majority rules and home- jaded and ironic after the anti- pushed some numbers around create jobs or wealth. It just that he's palling around with ter- is as un-American as it gets: The owner's rights, death to illegals climax. Try to forget about the concerning this year's federal taxes it." rorists who would target their mvn Washington Post broke a story or whatever, take a swig every entire thing for four years until budget. Let me see ..." I fished "So. you like McCain better?" country." This comment by Palin Wednesday about an endorsement time you vote to retain a judge. someone comes along who you in my briefcase. In a moment I I asked. in reference to Obama's past work of McCain on a password-protect- That should be sufficient, unless actually like. Or take the high had the worksheet. "Take a look "Only slightly," Stubby replied. with Bill Avers, a political activist ed al-Qaeda Web site. al-Hesbah. you're an asshole. road and stay interested in poli- at this." "I think he's less likely to spend and domestic terrorist during the The endorsement pointed out that Election night debauchery tics. Decorate your house with McDrool looked over the num- as much on giveaway, give-the- 'tiOs and '70s. did not stand up to four more years of "pro-America" idea Number 2: Celebrate the Bushisms and pretend you're bers. He uttered an expletive. folks-anything-they-want stuff." further scrutiny Obama identified rhetoric would continue to increase death of America. I heard this smarter than everyone on televi- "You mean that we're close to a "Sounds like 'bread and circus- Ayers as "somebody who engaged recniitment to anti-American and one on conservative talk radio, sion. Picket a major road. Have a quarter of trillion dollars in the es' to me, Stubbs," I interjected. in detestable acts 40 years ago, terrorist organizations. An election although it might have been meeting in the back room of hole for just this year?" "You know — what the Romans when I was eight," and someone of McCain would also guarantee slightly different. Throw a party La Indita. Accost people and "Yep. And that doesn't even said: Keep 'em entertained and who be has-not recently been close our occupation in the Middle where everyone dresses up in guilt them into signing forms on include funding for the war." happy. That's no formula for a to, nor someone he has ever shared East for an indefinite period of ghost costumes left over from University Boulevard. Pretend He looked at the numbers functioning democracy." radical terrorist opinions with. time, continuing a war that has Halloween. Put a festive ham in you're fighting against the ter- again. "Mandatory expenditures "Obama's trying to convince Therefore, an empty com- "exhausted (America's) resources the crock pot and totally sear it rors and injustices of the current are two-thirds of total expendi- everyone that McCain's a car- ment such as Palin's reveals that and bankrupted its economy," so it's ashy and inedible. Do a lot administration. Pretend you're tures?" he muttered. bon copy of Bush, and we need in this presidential election, according to the author of the post- of raving around, call someone changing the world. "Right, and that just cov- change, change, change," Stubby the Republican Patty is trying ing, Muhammad Haafid. McCain's an offensive and borderline rac- Whatever you da whomever ers Social Security, Medicare, said. "If you say a thing often to paint Obama as an anti- party is dealing out just what tlie ist name and then have a seance you vote for, just don't go to Medicaid. unemployment, wel- enough..." American enemy by donning terrorists ordered. at the end when everyone's Maloney's. fare and interest on the national "People will believe it," I fin- debt. These are the payments ished the thought. Uncle Sam has to make before "Right. Some people don't anything else gets funded." understand that notbing's for "What kind of a country are we free." Stubby replied, finishing going to leave our kids?" Stubby his glass. "Obama trying to buy retorted. "You think things are votes by promising something bad now. With the deficits they're for the 'little guy' Sounds almost going to run up, they'll have to like class warfare to me. Bottom raise everyone's taxes eventual- line: his program's gonna cost ly. And this'll happen about the more than McCain's. And that's Flu Shots will be offered by time our students graduate and only half the problem" get jobs. What'll we tell them? "What's the other half?" I the Student Health Service again this year to 'You supported Obama. Now queried. B6SU students, faculty/staff, spouses, alumni and you get to pay for it,' Sorry, I don't "We don't have that kind of retirees. In addition to being offered at the Student think it's good in the long run for money." 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By N«d-a Picklcr because I think the country needs it." "Thank you for the vote," Obama said, try- The Associated Press Obama's supporters were nothing if not ing with a smile to pick up the thread of his fired up. About 9,000 came to his event in con- speech in front of a crowd that was ready to JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Barack Obama looks servative-leaning Jacksonville, while across celebrate. and aits like a guy who expects to win. the state in Tampa, McCain drew less than "Back then we didn't have much money," he lust look at his election eve schedule. While 1,000. Obama's crowd was decked out in cam- said. "We didn't have — all right, you all, let's John McCain rushed arou nd to seven states for paign T-shirts that said things like "Obama settle down." last-minute campaigning yesterday, Obama is my homeboy," and stood in their seats at He said that after "21 months of a campaign didn't appear before voters until after 11 a.m., Veterans Memorial Arena before he got there, that's taken us from the rocky coast of Maine the first of just three events for the day. dancing to a warm-up soundtrack that includ- to the sunshine of California, we are one Before that, he did radio interviews from ed lndia.Arie's song, "There's Hope." day away from changing the United States of his hotel room — then he headed out in sweat By now clad in suit and tie, he told them, America." pants and a ball cap for a 45-minute workout "I have just one word for you, Florida: The polls gave Obama reason for confi- at a gym. Tomorrow."' dence — he was ahead in every state (hat "What is the one thing at this point that has Actually, he had a lot of words for them — Democrat lohn Kerry won in 2004 and a few you a little bit concerned?" he was asked by recapping his long campaign and looking to that President Bush won as well. He said syndicated radio host Russ Parr. the future — once he quieted their screaming. Sunday that campaigning with his family "You know, I feel pretty peaceful, Russ, 1 Sensing victory, the crowd was exuberant. before massive crowds over the weekend had gotta say," Obama replied. "Because my atti- He talked about starting out "in the depths him thinking he might indeed be headed to tude is, if we've done everything we can do, of winter nearly two years ago on the steps of victory, but he told the Jacksonville crowd it then it's up to the people to decide. And the the Old State Capitol in Springfield. III." would be close and they needed to "work like question is going to be who wants it more. "I voted for you!" called out an audience our future depends on it in the next 24 hours, And 1 hope that our supporters want it bad, member. because it does."

McCain makes last minute campaign stops

By Beth Fouhy who would bring change and not just was even adding stops today, in New The Associate.'; talk about it. Mexico and Colorado. "When I'm president, we're going to "In New Mexico, Colorado and INDIANAPOLIS — John McCain often win in Afghanistan, win in Iraq, and Nevada, it's all margin of error," Davis tells campaign audience-, he doesn't our troops will come home with vic- told reporters even though public poll- hide from history. He surely didn't yes- tory and honor." ing showed Obama leading in those terday, undertaking an energetic march But once he started out this way: longtime Republican bastions. "It's a cross seven battleground states on ihe "My friends, if I'm elected president...." a slow process, the McCain way of last day of a long presidential contest I he I le quickly caught himself: "When I'm grinding out a victory. Nothing fancy," opinion polls,ill said he was trailing. elected president...." Davis contended. "I'm an American, and I choose to Bucking him up, the crowd in The day got off to a slow start in fight!" McCain proclaimed at rallies Indianapolis chanted his name, over Tampa, on the western edge of in Florida, Pennsylvania, Indiana and and over. Florida's vote-rich Interstate 4 cor- just outside Virginia. It was a pledge of "John McCain! lohn McCain! lohn ridor. McCain stepped before a crowd defiance amid a blizzard of late polls ''McCain! John McCain!..." estimated at no more than 1,000 peo- showing Barack Obama leading in most The Arizona senators 18-hour east- ple near where President Bush drew competitive states, leaving McCain to-west odyssey would later take him 15.000 to a campaign rally in 2004. with only the narrowest possible path to New Mexico, Nevada and home "With this kind of enthusiasm and to victory tonight. to Phoenix in the early morning of this kind of intensity, we will win / "When I'm president," he said again today's Election Day. Buoyed by what Florida and we will win the election!" and again through the day. filling in a campaign manager Rick Davis said McCain declared, even though the ~|any of the goodthings to follow: More was a promising surge in Western bat- crowd seemed neither particularly lower energy costs. A president tleground state polling, the campaign enthusiastic nor intense.

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Today in Sports History 1988—The Hornets lose their first game at the Charlotte Coliseum to the Cavaliers. 133-93. the MAC Tourney 1980-SadaharuOh.pro baseball's all-time homerun WOMEN'S SOCCER king, retires with 868. Women beat WMU, will GLANCE Men lose final home 1924—California legalizes RECORD: 12-S-4 (6-3-2) pro boxing. face Toledo in semifinals TOP SCORER: Corbie Yee. game, play Detroit today 1904—Harvard builds first six goals stadium specifically designed By Jordan Cravens By Jason Jones SHUTOUTS: H Reporter saves in the first half alone. Reporter which he deflected on full-exten- for football. . It appeared as though the sion dives, to go along with the match would remain dead-locked, SENIORS: Christy label. eight be had on the day. The List Playing with the intensity of a as the frustration of the Falcons Corbie Yee, Gina Rossi, Susan The men's soccer team took the Unfortunately for the Falcons Hunter, Brianne Eisenhard. Kristin however, Buffalo still managed to The new NBA season started post-season match, the BG wom- mounted with each unfinished field at home Saturday for the final en's soccer team came out firing scoring opportunity during the McDonald time this season, looking for their strike first in the 39th minute. The last week, and we're just plain on all cylinders in the first-round first half. first Mid-American Conference goal, along with another late in the excited. There are already of the Mid-American Conference But the tides quickly changed MEN'S SOCCER win of the year. second half, sealed a 2-0 loss for the Falcons. players putting up big tournament. coming out of halftime when GLANCE With the added emotion of Although their efforts were not Colleen Kordan, a defensive Senior Day, the Falcons got off to "We had to manage the game numbers, and today we're reflected in scoring, at least for player, booted a penalty kick into RECORD: 4-12-1 (o-« o) an impressive start. Their offense without Chris llurtovskil, Byard going to list five of the more the first half of play, their intent the upper-right corner of the goal came out looking as aggressive EbUng and Hunter |Van Houten], TOP SCORER: Jacob impressive stat lines out there; was clear as they chalked up nine just over a minute into second as it had all season, with pressure and obviously that hurt us." said shots offensively compared with half play, giving her team a much Lawrence, four goals heing applied and shots by Tyler head coach Fred Thompson. 1. Joe Johnson: Western Michigan's one, in the needed lift. Deal and Thomas McLean just The team has been plagued TOTAL SAVES: 75 Atlanta's shooting guard is opening 45 minutes. "Itwasreallyimportantthatwe missed the goal. with injuries as of late, and at this The defense also looked impres- point is just looking to get every- averaging a torrid 30 points Bronco goalkeeper Julia Francy got off to a good start second half," had the Falcons dialed in, seem- SENIORS-. Brent Petkus. Paul sive in the early going, as goal- per game. ingly always in position to make Shoemaker, Ryan Davis. ie F"aul Shoemaker made four See WOMEN | Page 8 KyleMcNayr See MEN I Page 8 2. Elton Brand: Brand the stop as she recorded eight impressive early saves, two of was brought to Philadelphia to provide points, rebounding and toughness in the paint. So far, he's done that, Football notes: With offense finally clicking, Falcons get ready for Bobcats averaging 14 rebounds By Andrew Harner Tom Anthony a game. Assistant Sports Editor Amstutz Turner 3. Chris Paul: A Will step down as Will have an MRI frontrunnerforNBAMVP, Following a big conference win Toledo's coach at on shoulder he over Kent State, coach Gregg Paul is averaging 12 assists a end of season njured Saturday Brandon seemed pleased to meet game for New Orleans. with the media to discuss a win 4. Dwight Howard: rather than a loss. and BG share on thefield, Amstutz that Turner had injured his In weeks past, Brandon fielded aand Brandon becamegood friends other shoulder, but had no other Orlando's big man can control many questions about the past over the years leading Brandon to details. Yesterday, he said Turner the paint with the best of game, but yesterday, the discus- say Amstutz will be missed. was receiving a MRI yesterday them. So far, he's blocking sion was focused more on indi- "He a great coach, a great guy," afternoon. vidual players rather than over- Brandon said. "Not only Toledo, Receiver Freddie Barnes has over four shots per game. arching team issues. 1 think the (Mid-American been upgraded from out to day- 5. Jason Kidd: Even Conferencel will miss coach to-day, but his status for Ohio this Toledo Tom Amtustz." weekend is still uncertain. though Kidd's getting up Toledo coach Tom Amstutz The same can be said for run- there in age, he's still one of announced yesterday morning Injury Report ning back Willie Geter, who did the best point guards in the that he will step down from his Brandon still didnt have a full practice sparingly Sunday night game, averaging four steals head coaching position at the end injury report on Anthony Turner's NO ROOM FOR ERROR: With three games left to play, the Fakons will have to win out in of the season. injured shoulder. See NOTES | Page 8 every game. order io have a chance at taking the MAC East title Despite the big rivalry Toledo After the game, Brandon said

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By N«dr» Picklcr because I think the country needs it." "Thank you for the vote." Obama said, try- sociatsd Press Obama's supporters were nothing if not ing with a smile to pick up the thread of his fired up. About 9,000 came to his event in con- speech in front of a crowd that was ready to JACKSONVILLE, Ha. — Barack Obama looks servative-leaning Jacksonville, while across celebrate. and acts like a guy who expects to win. the stale in Tampa. McCain drew less than "Back then we didn't have much money," he lust look al his election eve schedule. While 1.000. Obama s crowd was decked out in cam- said. "We didn't have — all right, you all, let's liilin McCain rushed around to seven states for paign T-shirts that said things like "Obama settle down." last minute campaigning yesterday, Obama is my homehoy," and stood in their seals at I le said that after "21 months of a campaign didn't appear before voters until alter 11 a.m., Veterans Memorial Arena before he got there. that's taken us from the rocky coast of Maine the til st of just three events for the day. dancing to a warm-up soundtrack that includ- to the sunshine of California, we are one Before that, he did radio interviews from ed India.Aries song, "There's Mope." day away from changing the United States of his hotel room — then he headed out in sweat By now clad in suit and tie, he told them, America." pants and a ball cap fora45-minute workout T have just one word for you. Florida: The polls gave Obama reason for confi- at a gym. Tomorrow ' dence — he was ahead in every state Jhat "What is the one thing al this point that has Actually, he had a lot of words for them — I lemocral John Kerry won in 2004 and a few you a little hit concerned?" he was asked by recapping his long campaign and looking to that President Bush won as well. He said syndicated radio host liuss I'arr. the future once he quieted their screaming. Sunday that campaigning with his family "You know. I Feel pretty peaceful. Russ, 1 Sensing victory, the crowd was exuberant. before massive crowds over the weekend had gotta say." Obama replied. "Because my atti- He talked about starting out "in the depths him thinking he might indeed be headed to tude is. If we've done everything we can do, ot winter nearly two years ago on the steps of victory, hut he told the Jacksonville crowd it then it's up 10 the people to decide. And the the ()ld Slate ( apilol in Springfield, III." would he close and they needed to "work like question is going to be who wains ii more. "I voted lot MIII'" called oui an audience our future depends on it in the next 24 hours, \nd I hope thai out supporters wani ii had. member. because It does."

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By Beth Foully who would hung change and not just was even adding slops today, ill New The Associated Press talk about it. Mexico and Colorado. "When I'm president, we're going to "In New Mexico. Colorado and INDIANAPOLIS — Win McCain often win in Afghanistan, win in Iraq, and Nevada, it's all margin of error," Davis tells campaign audiences he doesn'l our iroops will come home with vie told reporters even though public poll hide from history. He surely didn't yes- lory and honor." ing showed Obama leading in those terday, undertaking an energetic march liui once he started out this way: longtime Republican bastions "it's across seven battleground slates on die "My friends, if I'm elected president ,i slow process, the McCain way of i grinding oui a v iiioiv. Nothing fancy," last day of a long presidential contest the He quickly caught himself: "When I'm opinion polls all said he was trailing. He, led president. ... I iav is contended. Im an American, and I choose to Bucking him up, the crowd in I he day got off to a slow start in fight! McCain proclaimed at rallies Indianapolis chanted his name, over fampa, on the western edge of in Florida, Pennsylvania, Indiana ,im\ and over. Florida's vote-rich Interstate 4 cor- just outside Virginia ll was ,i pledge of "lohn McCain! lohn McCain! lohn ridor. McCain stepped before a crowd defiance amid a blizzard ol late polls McCain! John McCain!...' estimated al no more than 1.000 peo- showing Barack < Ibama leadingin most The Arizona senator's 18-houi east ple iit.ii where President Hush drew competitive suites, leaving McCain in west odvssey would later lake him 15,000 loacampaign rail) in 2004. with only the narrowest possible path In New Mexico, Nevada and home "With this kind of enthusiasm and to victory tonight. to Phoenix in the early morning of this kind ol Intensity, we will win "When I'm president.' he said again today's flection Day. Buoyed by vvlial Florida and we will win the election!" ,uul again through the day, tilling in a campaign manager Kick Davis said McCain declared, even though the litanv ol the good things to follow: Mine was a promising surge in Western bat- crowd seemed neither particularly jobs, lowei energy costs. \ president tleground stale polling, the campaign enthusiastic nor intense

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BG WOMEN'S SOCCER BG MEN S SOCCER LAST GAME: The Fa LAST GAME: In its final home able lo beat Western Michigan t game of the season. BG lost to the tourney quarterfinals, 2-0 Buffalo. 2-0.

NEXT UP: the Falcons will NEXT UP: The Falcons have travel up 1-75 to face Toledo for one more regular season game the second time in a week Friday to go — a matchup with Detroit in the MAC semifinals. today at 2 p.m.

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TODAY WORK TO DO: The BG men's soc- Women's basketball cer team hasn't won a single MAC vs. Findlay (exhibition); 7 p.m. game all season, but will play in the BRANDON HE.SS I THE BG NEWS MA(- Towney ^ ^ Men's Soccer •:oit.2p.m. Road to

Today in Sports History 1988-The Hornets lose their first game at the Charlotte Coliseum to the Cavaliers. 155-93 the MAC Tourney 1980-Sadaharu Oh. pro baseballs all-time homerun WOMEN'S SOCCER king, retires with 868. Women beat WMU, will GLANCE en lose final home 1924—California legalizes RECORD: 12-5-4 (6-5-2) pro boxing. face Toledo in semifinals TOP SCORER: Corbie Yee. game, play Detroit today 1904-Harvard builds first six goals By Jordan Cravens By Jason Jones stadium specifically designed SHUTOUTS: K Reporter saves in the first half alone. Rej • which he deflected on full-exten- for football. . It appeared as though the sion dives, to go along with the match would remain dead- locked, SENIORS: Christy Zabel. eight he had on the da) The List I'laying with the intensity of a as ihe frustration of the Falcons Corbie Yee. Gina Rossi, Susan The men's soccer team took the Unfortunate)) for Ihe I akons post-season match, the HO wom- mounted with each unfinished Hunter. Bnanne Eisenhard. Kristin field at home Safurda) foi the final however, Buffalo still managed to The new NBA season started en's soccer team came out firing scoring Opportunity during the McDonald lime this season, looking fa theti strike first in the 39th minute I he last week, and we're just plain on all cylinders in the first-round first half. first Mid-American Conference goal, along with another late in the excited. There are already of the Mid-American Conference Hut the tides quickly changed MEN'S SOCCER win ol the year. second half, sealed a 2-0 loss lor players putting up big tournament. coming out of halftone when GLANCE With the added emotion ol the Falcons Although their efforts were not Colleen Kordan, a defensive Senior Day, the falcons goi oil 10 We had in manage the game numbers, and today we're reflected in scoring, at least for player, hooted a penalty kick into RECORD: 412-1 (o-6-o) an impressive start, rheir offense without Chris |]urtovski|, Byard going to list five of the more the first half of play, their intent the upper-right corner of the goal came out looking as aggressive Filling and Hunter [Van Houtenl, TOP SCORER: Jacob impressive stat lines out there: was clear as they chalked up nine just over a minute into second as ii had all season, with pressure and obvious!) thai hurt us," said shots offensively compared with half play, giving her team a much Lawrence, four goals being applied and shots In hlct head coach I red Ihonipsiin. I.Joe Johnson: Western Michigan's one, in the needed lift. Deal and rhomas McLean just Ihe team has been plagued TOTAL SAVES: 75 Atlanta's shooting guard is opening 45 minutes. "It was really important thai we missed the goal. with injuries as ol kite, and .11 this Hronco goalkeeper lulia I'rancy got off to a good start second half." Die defense also looked impres- jMtint is just looking to get every- averaging a torrid 50 points SENIORS: Brent Petkus Paul had the falcons dialed in. seem- sive in the early going, as goal- Shoemaker. Ryan Davis, per game. ingly always in position to make ie Caul Shoemaker made four See WOMEN ,,: Kyle McNayr See HEN I Page 8 tl»' stop as she recorded eight impressive earl) saves, two ot 2. Elton Brand: Brand was brought to Philadelphia to provide points, rebounding and toughness in the paint. So far. he's done that, Football notes: With offense finally clicking, Falcons get ready for Bobcats averaging 14 rebounds By Andrew Harner Tom Anthony a game. Assistant Sports Editor Amstutz Turner 3. Chris Paul: A Will step flown as Will have an MRI frontrunnerforNBAMVR Following a big conference win Toledos coach at on shoulder he over Kent State, coach Gregg Paul is averaging 12 assists a end of season injured Saturday Brandon seemed pleased to meet game for New Orleans. with the media to discuss a win 4. Dwight Howard: rather than a loss. and IK 1 shareon the field, \mstutz that Turner had injured his In weeks past, Brandon fielded and Brandonbecamegood friends Othei shoulder, but had no other Orlando's big man can control many questions about ihe past over the years leading Brandon to details. Yesterday, he said Turner the paint with the best of game, but yesterday, the discus- sa\ Amstutz will lie missed was receiving a Mill yesterdav them. So far. he's blocking sion was focused more on Indi- "lie a greal coach, a great guy," afternoon. vidual players rather than over Brandon said. "Not only Toledo, licccivcr I reddic Barnes hits over four shots per game. arching team issues. I think ihe [Mid-American Ixvn upgraded Irom out lo day- Conference! will miss coach to-day. but his status for Ohio this 5. Jason Kidd: Even Toledo Tom Amtustz." weekend is still uncertain. though Kidd's getting up Toledo coach Tom Amstutz ihe same can be said for run- there in age. he's still one of announced yesterday morning Injury Report ning back Willie deter, who did that he will step down from his Brandon still didn't have a lull practice sparingly Sunday night. the best point guards in the ENOCH WU • ! V.\- ■ head coaching position at the end injury re|xin on Anthony Turner's game, averaging four steals NO ROOM FOR ERROR: With three games left to play, the Falcons will have to win out m ol the season. injured shoulder. SeeHOTESlPaoeS every game. order to have a chance at taking the MAC East title Despite the big rivalry Ibledo After the game. Brandon slid

I 8 Tuesday. November 4.2008 SPORTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM Presidential candidates talk about sports issues on eve of election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Barack Obama tells ESPN's "Monday Night Football" it's time for college football to pick a cham- pion with a playoff system while Republican lohii McCiiin wants to put an end to performance- enhancing substances. APPHOTO On the eve of the election, the two presidential candidates MOVING: Allen Iverson (left) was traded to Detroit from Denver yesterday for Chauncey Billups (center) and Antonio McDyess (right) were interviewed via satellite by KSPN's Chris Berman. The taped interviews were to air during halftime of game between the Pistons, Nuggets complete megatrade Washington Redskins and the Pittsburgh Steelers. By Larry Lag. Both candidates were asked The Associated Press to name one thing they would change in sports. "I think it Ls about time that we DETROIT — The Detroit CAROIYN RASTER APPHOTO JAECH0N0 APPHOTO had playoffs in college football. I'm Pistons worked the phones fed up with these computer rank- NO MORE ROIDS: John McCain said PUYOFFS!?: If Barack Obama could last summer, trying to trade ings and this and that and the he'd gel rid of performance enhancing drugs change one thing about sports, he'd make for a superstar to shake up other. Get eight teams — the top if he could change one thing in sports. sure college football had a playoff system. their roster. eight learns right at the end. You They ended up sta ndi ng pat got a playoff. Decide on a National tory right now trying to develop said dlis year's Philadelphia Eagles- because a deal didn't make (tampion." Obama said. some type of substance that can't Dallas Cowboys telecast on Sept. sense. College football uses a Bowl be detected and we've got to stay 15 attracted cable's largest audi- Two games into the season, Championship Series system, ahead of it. It's not good for the ence ever — 13 million homes and Allen Iverson was the answer commonly known as BCS, that is athletes. It's not good for the sports. 18.6 million viewers. to their hopes in a blockbust- based on computer rankings. It's very bad for those who don't do Obama had another sports er that generated rare buzz for McCain said he would "take it, and I think it can attack the very encounter Monday when he rec- the NBA in November. significant action to prevent the integrity of all sports going all the ognized a familiar face while stop- Detroit acquired the former spread and use of performance- way down to high school." ping by a local campaign office in NBA MVP on Monday for All- enhancing substances, I think it's Not lost on the candidates, Charlotte. N.C. Star point guard and former CARIOSOSORIO APPHOTO a game we're going to be in for a who have spent millions on cam- "It's M.L. Cani" Obama finals MVP Chauncey Billups, DAVID ZALUBOWSKI .-.-• .-'•ulij long time. What 1 mean by that paign advertising, is the ratings exclaimed, clearly excited to spot top reserve Antonio McDyess THE ANSWER?: Iverson will add a scoring POINT MAN: Billups is the true point is then- is somebody in a labora- for Monday Night Football. ESPN the former Boston Celtics' star. and project Cheikh Samb. punch to the Pistons lineup guard the Nuggets have sought for years. "We just felt it was the right time to change our team," Iverson may not be around Pistons president of basketball for long — making S20.8 mil- WOMEN "I don't fear anybody MEN operations Joe Dumars told lion in the final season of his The Associated Press. "Iverson contract — but The Answer From Page 7 in this conference. From Paqe 7 gives us a dimension that we might be what Detroit needs said BG Coach Andy Richards. one healthy in time for the MAC haven't had here and we really to return to the NBA finals for And that is exactly what Kordan's We respect tournament on November 13. think it's going to help us." the first time since 2005. goal accomplished. "We'll play who it makes sense The Pistons have reached six The Pistons are hoping "You should score on a penalty, everybody, but we to play on lliesday, and make straight Eastern Conference Iverson will play Wednesday but that's critical. If she doesn't sure we have everyone healthy finals — the longest such at Toronto and barring inju- score that, then it gives them a don't fear anybody." for the MAC tournament," streak since the l.os Angeles ry, his home debut will be huge boost of confidence and it Thompson said. Takers' dominant run in the Sunday night against the goes the other way," he said. Andy Richards | Coach After the Falcons first goal of 1980s — and won the 2004 title Boston Celtics. "Their goalkeeper, to be fair, the game, they were virtually without a player expected to Detroit played Mondav had a very, very good game. noting the strong work ethic of unable to put the same pressure be in the Hall of Fame. night at Charlotte, where That was my dread that she was Zuccaro game-in and game-out. they had on the Bulls before the Dumars said the Nuggets the Bobcats are led by larry going to pinch something out," "She had great composure goal, causingmuch of the second first contacted him Thursday Brown. The Hall of Fame he said of the penalty kick. there to finish it off and just take half to be starved of highlights. with a proposal that included coach helped Billups and the "1 knew it was a huge turn- it underneath the goalkeeper. After a game that was short Iverson. Dumars, who had Pistons to the 2004 NBA title around in the game," Kordan You could see the relief on her of high notes for seniors Ryan become concerned the Pistons and guided the Iverson-lcd said, who felt that her shot was face when it went in." Davis, Paul Shoemaker, Brent were set in their ways, struck a Philadelphia 76ers to a spot in golden as soon as she struck the While scoring may have come Petkus and- Kyle McNayr, the deal at 1:45 Monday morning. the finals in 200.1. BIG MAN: McDyess will add much-needed hall. "I knew 1 had to put it away only in the second half, defense days defining moment came. It "It gives us a different way "Trading Marilyn Monroe depth to Denvers front court. and I am confident doing that." remained constant, as BG did so in the form of a proposal. to attack people," Dumars for lane Russell. That's not "Of course our team was defi- secured a 2-0 shutout victory. Davis, with the help of a match- said. "We have been bad," Brown said. ")oc knows Iverson talked about the nitely down after that first half... "Anytime you can get a shutout, making Thompson, channeled extremely successful for a what he's doing, and I'm possibility of being traded We had so many opportunities. it's going to be a good platform his inner Ian Johnson, propos- long time. But I also think happy Chauncey's going back during training camp and That brought our team from to work from," Richards said. ing to his girlfriend on the field in what comes with that is a to Denver and his family is said the only negative would down low to up high," she said. "Defensively we were strong front of the home crowd. little bit of predictability." there." be uprooting his family again. Kordan has become the "go- and it wasn't just the back four, "We've been planning it for to" in penalty-kick situations, it was all over the field." • a little over a month. Coach that it's a four game playoft and with a challenge they faced in now 3-3 in conversions this With the vin, the Falcons' has really helped me out a lot," single elimination," Brandon said. Miami and Northern Illinois season. will take on .op-seeded Toledo Davis said. NOTES "If you lose, you go home Even — a tough defense. In open play, freshman Alyssa on the Rockets' home field on Hisgiiifriend.seniorStcphanie From Page 7 for the big boys playing for the "They're a solid defensive ZuccarOi scored on a somewhat Friday in the semi-final round, Guigou, is now his fiancee. national championship you team," Brandon said. "They've unexpected play on a ball lofted One and done with kick-offset for2 p.m. The Falcons, however, are now lose, you go home." been a little snake-bit." over top of her by Kordan, who last year, UT defeated BG in 4-12-1 as they head to Detroit With the MAC East race so Akron and Buffalo are currently The snake-bit Brandon is was credited with the assist on the MAC championship game. for the regular season finale tight, Brandon and his players are both ahead of BG in the stand- referring to is Ohio's inability the play. "1 don't fear anybody in this on Tuesday. They've also been looking at the next three games as ings and Temple is right behind to win close games. So far this "To see her chasing down what conference. We respect every- locked into the bottom slot of the must-wins since another loss will them. Each of these teams have season the Bobcats have lost looked like a bit of a lost cause body, but we don't fear anybody," MAC tournament, which will be ultimately doom the season. two wins, and assuming BG wins three games of four-points wasn't a surprise," Richards said, Richards said. hosted by national power Akron. "V\fe told the kids before camp out, they will hold the tie-break- or less. ers over Akron and Buffalo. At the same time, BG has "Obviously some dominoes only been 1 -3 in games decid- have to fall for us to get to the ed by a touchdown or less, but I FOR championship, but we have as quarterback Tyler Sheehan PRESIDENT many in the East as anybody thinks the team can win a I YOUR else," Brandon said. close game. "We have a lot of momen- Looking ahead tum right now and I think that will help us in the game," OFFICIAL Ohio presents the Falcons Sheehan said. 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By Meghan Barr cast a vote. Secretary of State that time, officials said. The Associated Press lennifer Brunner has said a In Cleveland and Cuyahoga number of policies should make County, which has a history of COLUMBUS — Ohio's voting things better tomorrow. election problems, the line for machines will be tested tomor- Ohio is putting more vot- early voting wrapped around row as poll workers prepare for ing machines in precincts that two sides of the elections an 80 percent turnout and the are expected to be the busi- board building. Supporters of added work of having to scan est. Franklin County, which Democratic presidential nomi- thousands of absentee ballots includes Columbus, has about nee Barack Obama walked the cast during the month-long early twice as many touch-screen vot- line offering help on how to cast voting period. ing machines this year as it did the paper ballot. Many officials expect long in 2004. "It was worth it," said Clifton lines despite new policies Also.officialsin counties that Clark, 31, of Cleveland, a barber TONYOCMJt I M>PHOTO designed to counteract them. use touch-screen machines and a Democrat who waited 80 ON THE TRAIL: Republican vice presidential candidate. Alaska Gov Sarah Palin. spoke at a rally in Lalewood. yesterday Palin opened a Across the state, lawyers are required to inform voters minutes to vote for Obama. final day ol campaigning by criticizing her opponent's "phony' tax plan before a waving crowd in Ohio's biggest Democratic stronghold. were standing by to contest that they can use paper ballots Clark, who is black, said he yet-uncounted votes. Both if lines get too long. Brunner told his 11-year-old son that Republican and Democratic said voters coming in around Obama's candidacy showed lawyers were at the ready to noon on their lunch break may that the boy should aim high. "I file lawsuits over any perceived be unwilling to wait for more told my son he can be anything Palin, Biden fight final illegal activity. than 30 minutes. he wants to be. Never limit your Likewise, volunteers from Lines are "the big systemic dreams," Clark said. both campaigns were set to issue that everyone is going Officials began scanning stand near polling locations to to deal with," said Aaron absentee ballots on Saturday battle for Ohio votes hear complaints, and indepen- Ockerman, a lobbyist for the said lane Platten, executive dent advocacy groups vowed to Ohio Association of Election directoroftheCuyahoga County ByJocMiliti., Biden spoke amid fall foliage The Lakewood appearance monitor any irregularities. Officials. elections board. Scanning will The Associated Press in a city park in the county seat was the first of six rallies that Long lines — particularly in Early voting, which began continue through Tuesday eve- of Muskingum County, which Palin was to lead in five states urban areas — plagued Ohio's Sept. 3(1, concluded yesterday. ning hut the ballots won't be LAKEWOOD — Republican voted for President Bush in 2004. on the day before Election election in 2004, with many vot- An estimated 1.5 million voters counted until the polls close at vice presidential candidate He promised that Democrat Day. Biden planned to make a ers having to wait for hours to cast an absentee ballot during 7:30 p.m. Sarah Palin told a boisterous Barack Obama would restore later appearance near Akron. crowd in a Democratic suburb jobs to Ohio and rebuild the In Ohio where an Associated of Cleveland yesterday that middle class. Press-GfK survey last week "victory is coming," "Folks, it's only 29 more showed nine in 10 likely vot- Lasik eye surgery numbers fall with economy Hours later, in another part hours," he said. "I've never seen ers fear for the economy, Palin of Ohio, her Democratic coun- a time when America has been concentrated on economic terpart made a different predic- dug in such a deep hole." issues. She called Obama's tax By Tarry Kinnvy "In the spring, we Lasik was one of the optional tion to potential voters. Polls show Ohio is too close plan "phony" and questioned The Associated Press expenses that people started "They're calling Barack to call with Obama carrying a whether he would confine heard a little bit of to forgo about a year ago, Bye Obamaevery name in the book," slight lead or running neck and tax increases to the higher- CINCINNATI — The number of said. Aljd like vision correction, Joe Biden told a crowd of about neck with McCain. income levels he has promised vision correction surgeries per- a blip, but it didn't other cosmetic procedures such 500 in Zanesville. "Tomorrow Although Obama-Biden as a way to finance a middle formed by one of the nation's as botox injections and breast night, they will have to call signs far outnumbered those class tax cut. largest I.asik providers contin- escalate." implants have fallen off. Barack Obama something else: for McCain-Palin in Lakewood, "Now is not the time to ues to plummet, mostly because Those industries will revive the 44th president of the United the Alaska governor drew a experiment with socialism," money is tight and people are Peter Bye | Analyst when the economy rebounds, he States of America." noisy crowd that waved red Palin said. lOur opponent's buying bread and milk rather predicted, but vision correction Palin opened a grueling final pompoms during her appear- plan is just for bigger govern- than expensive cosmetic or elec- customer, a 30-year-old or 35- "is probably not the first discre day of the presidential cam- ance at the bandstand in ment." tive surgery, analysts say. year-old who has been wear- tionary item that comes back." paign with an upbeat rally in Lakewood Park. Palin emphasized the GOP At LCA-Vision Inc., which ing contacts for 15 years. If "Usually the first to go is last to Lakewood. which is part of a "This is the right place to ticket's small government operates 77 Lasikl'lus vision cor- money's tight, he says 'I'll do it come back," he said. Democratic stronghold in be for us to kick off this final approach. She promised that rection centers in 33 states, the next year.'" Although surgeries at LCA northeast Ohio. day of campaigning," Palin McCain would balance the number of procedures is down The Food and Drug Vision centers have declined Likewise, Biden made his said. "You can just feel it budget in four years and lower by half from a year ago, and the Administration heard testimo- more than the industry overall, final appeal to economically here in Ohio. Victory is com- taxes for every American and company has slashed advertis- ny in April from patients who the company's balance sheet is hard-hit voters in Republican- ing. We can do this; we can business. ing, cut staff and suspended said they experienced dryness, sound and the company should leaning eastern Ohio, promis- win Ohio." "We'll impose a spending dividends. severe eye pain or blurred vision be able to wait out the down ing to restore jobs and rebuild "Do you share our com- freeze to cover all but the most "It's 99 percent the economy," following Lasik surgery. But turn, Bye said. the middle class. mitment, and can we count vital functions of government," said analyst Peter Bye, who fol- Bye didn't think those hearings LCA-Vision said last week Its The swing state has 20 elec- on you tomorrow Ohio?" she Palin said. "Now is the worst lows the industry for lefferics & affected the industry much. lasikPlus procedures in the past toral votes that are crucial to asked. possible time to even think of Co. in New York. 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MCKUTE I APPHOI0 By Tim Pandit 1 2 7 "What we've seen is a A FRIEND MOURNS: Don Morgan, who said he was a friend of the five homeless The Associated Press victims who were found shot to death in a homeless encampment, tools at the scene in rally last week taking Long Beach. 2 6 5 NEW YORK — Wall Street a dire depression off ended the calmest session in 5 1 6 4 recent memory with a narrowly the table..." mixed performance yesterday Long Beach, Calif, as investors largely looked past 6 7 9 a weak reading on the manu- Stephen Massocca | Executive facturing sector and focused on the election. Ford Motor Co.'s sales fell 30 police baffled by 2 4 5 6 7 Before finishing essentially percent, while Toyota Motor flat, the Dow lones industrials Corp.'s dropped 23 percent. SUDOKO L 9 I S » £ 8 Z 6 moved in a range of 155 points The range of data support To play: Complete the grid 6 S E 8 L Z I » 9 — well below October's aver- the growing belief that the homeless slayings so that every row, column 8 » Z 9 6 I L S E age daily swing of 594. While economy is in recession, hurt and every 3x3 box contains I 8 S L 9 t> 6 £ Z trading was quiet, including by a drop in lending and slow- By Thomas Watkins the digits 1 to 9.There is no El 6 Z I s 9 8 fr the often-volatile final hour, the er overall spending. But with The Associated Press time Saturday afternoon. guessing or math involved. calm doesn't necessarily mean the Dow having tumbled more 9 Z t> £86 S 11 Police said yesterday that Just use logic to solve the market has overcome all than 14 percent in October LONG BEACH, Calif. — The they had no eyewitnesses and Z I 8 6 E 9 * L S its worries; analysts said inves- — its worst month in 21 years crime scene, alongside a busy no suspects and had yet to S 6 L t Z 8 £91 tors weren't making big moves — the market has priced in a freeway off-ramp, was shielded establish a motive for the slay- ahead of the voting. significant falloff in economic from view by dense brush and ings. But neighbors said people » E 9 I S L I 6 8 Stocks showed little lasting activity. Wall Street must now tangled tree limbs. would often drop by to do drugs impact from the Institute for determine whether the sell- The victims — five people in the shadows underneath the Supply Management report that off in stocks is adequate, not shot to death over the week- freeway. its measure of U.S. manufactur- enough or overdone. end at a spot inhabited by the Investigators spent 12 hours ing dropped last month to the Stephen Massocca, co-chief homeless — were known largely collecting evidence, remov- lowest level since September executive of Pacific Growth by their nicknames or just their ing dozens of bags of trash and 1982 as credit conditions tight- Equities, said the economic first names. belongingsfromthespotinhopes ened and disruptions remained readings weren't a surprise And Southern California's first of finding clues. And they issued from Hurricane Ike. The trade given the hits the economy has significant rain of the season may a plea for the anonymous caller group said its index of manufac- taken from the evaporation of have washed away evidence. to come forward in the hope that turing activity fell to 38.9 from lending since September. He Police in Long Beach are he had more information. 43.5 in September, well below said Wall Street's tepid reaction confronted with a baffling Ganggraffitiwassprayedalong the 41.5 economists predicted, also reflects the market's pro- murder mystery. a freeway bridge near the crime according to Thomson/IFR. cess of forming a bottom after "There is still a demon out scene, and a drainage channel A separate report showed its selloff. Investors are also there killing innocent people," appeared to be the only way in Church killing: Kentucky construction spending fell by a waiting to make big bets until said Don Morgan, 58, who was and out of the spot. smaller-than-expectedamount after the election, he said. friends with the victims. "Satan "We have a tremendous in September as a rebound in In addition, the fiscal year was here that day." amount of foliage out there," man shoots and kills pastor nonresidential activity helped for mutual funds ended Friday, Three men and two women Police Chief Anthony W. offset further weakness in removing one source of sell- were found slain Sunday in the Baits said. "It's very tough COVINGTON, Ky. (API -A man Fairbanks and Cobb were home building. The Commerce ing pressure from the market. seedy neighborhood of ware- getting into.'' charged with fatally shooting shot just before 11 a.m. on Department said construc- Some funds had been selling houses and apartment buildings Authorities identified twoofthe a minister outside a northern Saturday, police said. The gun- tion spending fell by 0.3 per- last month ahead of Oct. 31 for near the intersection of two free- victims as Vanessa Malaepule, Kentucky church will be held man chased Fairbanks to a cent in September, less than tax purposes and to raise cash. ways. Some of the victims had 34, and l.orenzo Perez Villicana, without bond. nearby park, where he shot him the 0.8 percent decline many "What we've seen was a been shot more than once. 44. The others' names were with- Frederick Davis, 40, had an a second time, The Kentucky economists expected. rally last week taking a dire An anonymous tipster called held until their families could be initial court appearance yester- Enquirer reported. Major auto companies depression off the table, and from a pay phone Sunday morn- notified. Police said they had not day and the case was continued Davis, of Covington, quickly reported weak sales for I think now what we have is a ing and directed police to the determined how many of the vic- until Nov. 12 for a preliminary surrendered to police. October yesterday as tight severe recession," Massocca scene. But even the time of the tims were homeless. hearing, Kenton County Circuit Fairbanks was taken to St. credit and nervousness about said. "By and large, the econ- attack is in dispute: Some neigh- Morgan said he knew the vic- Clerk )ohn Middleton said. Elizabeth Medical Center the economy kept consum- omy is bad but it's not as bad bors reported hearing gunfire, tims only by their first names or Davis was charged with mur- where he died. Cobb is recov- ers away from showrooms. as many people think it is. yelling and a car speeding off just nicknames — LV, Vanessa, Cat, der, assault, criminal mischief ering at University Hospital in General Motors Corp.'s U.S. There arc still people going to after midnight, while the coroner Sammy and Freddy. They liked to and violating a protection order. Cincinnati. sales plunged 45 percent, work every day." said the crime occurred some- come to the site to party, he said. Police say he killed the Rev. Fairbanks wife, Elizabeth Donald Fairbanks and wound- Fairbanks, said yesterday she ed another man Saturday and her husband knew Davis Circuit City tries morning outside Ninth Street "indirectly." Bad year for Goodyear: company reports Baptist Church in Covington, "The only thing 1 can say where the two went to attend a about that is pastors come into to keep going funeral. contact with all kinds of people," a slowdown making hole in profits Davis' attorney, Dennis she said. "This is a sick man." amidst closings Alerding |r., said his client will Elizabeth Fairbanks said AKRON (AP) — Goodyear Tire & period last year. plead not guilty, but declined to Davis had made threats against Rubber Co. said yesterday it sold Goodyear made more money By Michael Felberbaum comment further. the couple because he was fewer tires in the third quarter per tire as a better mix of expen- The Associated Press Fairbanks, 62, was pastor unhappy about some coun- as the U.S. auto industry slowed sivehigh-endtiresoffset increased of St. Paul Missionary Baptist seling the pastor had given down, but on average earned costs for raw materials. RICHMOND, Va. — As the Church in Cincinnati, and the him over the phone. She said more for each tire and beat Wall Revenue per tire, excluding for- lights go out at about 20 per- wounded man, Dowdell Cobb. she didn't know details of the Street's earnings expectations. eign currency issues, increased 8 cent of Circuit City's stores, was a deacon there. counseling. Goodyear's third-quarter earn- percent over the 2007 quarter. the company is hoping that ings dropped sharply from a year "The tire industry is facing by closing hundreds of stores ago, when it got a $517 million challenging business conditions and cutting thousands of one-time lift from the sale of its as the global financial crisis and jobs it can survive consumers Now Leasing for Engineered Products unit. slowing economic conditions are who are reluctant to spend Goodyear, the biggest U.S.- impacting consumer demand in and vendors less eager to give Second Semester! based tiremaker and third larg- all regions. Our results reflect the it credit. est globally, said it earned $31 PAUISAKUMA AP PHOTO economic reality of weakened But analysts say the moves million, or 13 cents per share, for PILES OF TIRES: Goodyeai tires on dis- industry demand and the associ- announcedyesterdayrenewed Mid Am Manor the three months ended Sept. 30, play at a shop in Sunnyvale. Calif. ated cost impact of production the specter of bankruptcy 641 Third St. down from $668 million, or $2.75 cuts we initiated during the quar- hanging over the nation's 702 Third St per share, a year ago. analysts whose estimates typi- ter." said Robert). Keegan, chair- No. 2 consumer electronics 839 Fourth St. Am Its sales rose to $5.2 billion in cally exclude charges. man and chief executive officer. retailer heading into a holiday Charlestown Apts the third quarter from sales of For the first nine months of the Third-quarter charges includ- shopping season that could 710 Scott Hamilton agemeot $5.1 billion. year, Goodyear earned $253 mil- ed items related to closing of determine its future. 730 Scott Hamilton 1,2,3 bedrooms While net sales increased 2 lion, or $1.04 per share, on sales plants and some retail outlets and In Ohio, 11 stores will close: and up available! percent, the number of tires sold of $15.4 billion, down from nine- health-care trust expenses. six in northeast Ohio, three declined 12.4 percent as car man- month 2007 earnings of $550 mil- Goodyear shares rose 48 cents, in the Columbus area and ufacturing slowed and higher lion, or $2.44 per share, on sales of or 5.4 percent, to $9.40 yesterday. one each in Mansfield and Houses Available close to campus! gas prices meant less driving and $14.5 billion. They have traded in a 52-week Cincinnati. fewer tire replacements. Third-quarter income from range of $7.75 to $30.79. "Clearly, ICircuit Cityl is I all to mako an appointment tnd.iy' The latest earnings work out continuing operations was Goodyear has about 70,000 frantically working to keep Mid Am Manaqement to 43 cents before one-time $31 million, or 13 cents per employees and makes products itself alive," IP Morgan analyst b4l Thud a IBG items, beating the 33 cents a share, compared to $159 mil- in more than 60 factories in 26 Christopher Horvers wrote in .' two share forecast by Wall Street lion or 67 cents for the same countries. a note to investors.

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