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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. WEATHER TUESDAY March 28, 2000 r Rain High, 45 WORLD NF.WS 2_ Low, 35 OPINION \_ CAMPUS 6 The BG News SPORTS 7 v-bfncws.com Volume 88. Issue 48 A daily independent srudenr pness Racial diversity Candidates appeal to students for votes helps center SARA GRAZIANO STAFF WRITER "We've met with administrators and people in the community and told them, 'here's our do better job Voting for Undergraduate Student platform, what do you think about it?'" USG'r Government begins today, and the Elections candidates are busy spreading the Nick Gresko GRETA HALE SWF WRITER word about their positions. Vice Presidential Camlidale "We have eleven speaking engage- Greg Amend/ Ashley Elder/ ments on Monday night," said Nick Nick Gresko I .in though the office of Multi- "1 am not wearing a suit and tie," evaluations would help students make Joe Stuart cultural and Academic Initiatives Gresko. vice-presidential candidate Engelman said. "1 have long hair. I am running with Greg Amend. "You'll see a more informed decision about which jims io serve students of color, the what some people, refer to as a normal us out in full force getting out our professors' classes they want to take. racial makeup of the staff is limited student. Just being out there and talk- message." Elder added that any action in USG Although the office employs ing to people made me realize every A Other candidates were also busy would have to start with reforming whiles, blacks and Latinos, it does spreading the word about their candi- issue deserves a response." not employ any Native Americans or Amend and Gresko added that their USG. Student Bill of Rights Student Bill of Rights dacies. Asians. campaign would be more effective "There's nothing we can do with At a forum in the Harshman resi- According to Betina Shuford. the dence hall yesterday night, the candi- than the others since it has been heav- out having a strong, credible USG." Publicized teacher Establish USG as the interim director of the office, dates tried to show their ideas are best ily researched. Elder said. employees are hired based on their "We've met with administrators for the students. Popovich. who is running with evaluations & syllabi fund allocating body experience working with diverse and people in the community and told groups, their interpersonal skills and "We want to give more students Rebecca Nieto. said their platform more rights by enacting a Student Bill them, 'here's our platform, what do Publicized teacher their ability to serve students of focused on student success. of Rights." said Ashley Elder, USG you think about it?'" Gresko said. Downtown Bus Route evaluations & syllabi color presidential candidate. "We want to According to Gresko, one example "It's very important to set goals Sidney Childs. the project direc- make the process of fund allocating of the research they have done can he and enhance the students' experi- tor of Student Support Services in more democratic, so we have elected seen in their call for a charge card for ence.*' Popovich said. Create a stronger, the office said "it becomes a catch food that could be used off-campus. Make USG accessible 22." representatives being held account- Popovich called for enhancing sin "We've talked to some administra- to students more functional USG ••«.'•- •I,,n'i hava •■• ....-...• •'— -- able to the students." dent orientation and establishing an . "We don't have to recruit tin an Amend said the key to an effective tors from campus, and we've got let- ters from eight local businesses that evaluation system for academic advi- Asian American or Native American USG is having more students 10 help that specific group." want to get this done," Gresko said. sors. involved. 0^ Marcos Brian He also defended (he racial Amend agreed their platform was "We tell students that our meetings Engelman and Whyde said they makeup ol [he office by saying that feasible and would benefit students. *••" Popovich/ are at 7:30 in Olscamp. come and talk didn't have a platform, but instead k Engelman/ there are more Asian faculty at the "Everything on our platform to us," Amend said. "Instead, it's our wanted to listen to the students' ideas. University than any other minority job to get out and talk to the students. directly affects every student on this ^M-tebecca Jill Whyde "There are a couple of common group on campus. It's not their job to come to us." campus, and it's something we can get Shuford said most people who sense issues we've been talking about, Presidential candidate Marcos done to make this university better" apply to work in the office are per- Popovich agreed talking to students Elder, who is running with Joe Stu- and some of these include having a Increased funding sons of color. would be an important aspect of USG art, said their platform would lead to a meal card off-campus and having bet- More Concerts 'Typically, people who are mem- if he is elected. more effective education for students. ter parking." Engelman said for student bers of those populations will applj "Our vision and goals arc very con- "We want to get students in and out Whyde added that an important organizations for those nected to the students." Popovich said. in two years." Elder said. "If you get Hold the university jobs, but it —. "It's very important to get out there shut out of a class, which is not a plea- aspect of their campaign would be doesn't "We don't and empower students by bringing surable experience, you might have to making the University responsible to Establish an evaluation responsible to the have to be • . , • them in and Idling them know what spend an extra semester on campus." the students, who she said are its cus- system for advisors students that way." just hire a USG is doing." Elder said the key to eliminating tomers. sheclaid, person Brian Engelman is another USG this problem is reinstating STAR-90 She also S_ presidential candidate. F.ngelman is pre-registration. which allowed stu- Voting for the USG candidates will Enhance student Ask for student input s.nd she because running with former USG treasurer dents to register to attend a class with- take place in the Union oval Tuesday wants a they're black Jill Whyde. and said their appeal is out registering for a specific section. through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 orientation staff sensi- »T- that they arc normal students. Elder also said publicizing teacher p.m. tive to the or Hispanic needs of that's students of . . , COior against the "** law." havet some _„. T-shirt discrepancy adds I very capa- Sidney Childs I ble staff." Student Support Services Shuford to USG's budget problems said. As tor hiring Native Americans SARA GRAZIANO and Asians, Shuford said looking for STAFF WRtTER a certain race of persons to fill vacancies would be a violation of Last night the Undergraduate Student Government debated what to do Title Six. about an unpaid bill that will deepen its financial woes. "We don't just hire a person An unpaid $900 bill for T-shirts for the High School Leadership Retreat, because they're black or Hispanic an event held earlier this year, was recently discovered by USG treasurer — that's against the law." Childs Nick Gresko. said. USG has been having problems with its budget this semester, discover- In response to Ribeau's plan to ing an over $20,000 discrepancy in its budget. hire more Hispanic faculty. Shuford Jill Whyde, former USG treasurer, resigned during the controversy said that the University is not going Whyde's successor Gresko said the bill was unexpected because Whyde to bring in any faculty that are not had said the shirts would be donated. qualified, but that the recruitment "If these shirts were donated, why do we have a bill for $900 for T- process will change. shirts.'" Gresko asked. "The Latino Student Union Whyde said confusion might have arisen because she said the shirts should be commended for bringing would be donated by USG to those who helped, not donated to USG from the issue to the forefront." Childs an outside organization. said. "Now let's go the whole "There might have been a misunderstanding. I'm sorry if everyone mis- gamut." understood." Whyde said. Childs called Ribeau's plan "an Gresko said the bill had been given to him late by Whyde. admirable idea or approach to deal- "This bill was sent to Ms. Whyde's house four months ago." Gresko said. ing with the problem on campus "' "I have a really hard time when this was supposed to be donated and now 'The argument is that the Latino we as USG have to decide how we're going to pay for it." population is increasing, so facult) In response. Whyde said she didn't mean to hide the bill. and staff should increase." he said "First of all. this event was in February, so 1 can't have h'ad the bill for "We should be looking at increasing four months." Whyde said. "This bill was with some other things that I put MIKE LEHMKUHLE/ The BG News faculty of coloi for all student in a folder for Gresko. If he didn't get it. or didn't look at it. that's under- groups so the faculty would be rep- standable." STOMP! - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. members Michael Drane, Byron Freeman, Mike Dunston, Stanley resentative of the population of BGSU That is the intention the Joe Stuart, chair of USG's finance committee, said he was disappointed Jackson. Jr. and Kinzel Forrest practice for a stomp competition on the third floor of University Hall, last about the state of USG's budget Latino Student Union is making " night. The competition will be part of the April 7-8 Spring Fest - just one of the many festivities sched- Childs said he thinks the number uled for the weekend. The promotion of unity in the campus community is expected to rise because of the of black facult) .ii BGSU should competition. The Spring Fest will host other activities including virtual reality videos, a comedy show, • See USG, page 6. , also be increased. basketball, a free barbecue cookout and various parties. Ribeau's plan relates to the whole debate about affirmative action, Shuford said. She distinguished a ! difference between recruitment tac- Exchange of trees continues 80 year tradition tics versus quotas "There is nothing wrong with wanting to fill a position with a per- STEFAME SIZEMORE Japanese and American BGSU Pond and the basketball courts in son of color." Childs said. STAFF WRITER alumni living in Japan presented a between Harshman and Kreischer donation to the University of $5,000 Quads. to Akiko Jones, a BGSU professor Fifty Japanese cherry blossom "We want to turn that area into a trees were donated to the University who traveled with the governor to nicer place for students to enjoy. last month in connection with a Japan donation made by the mayor of "The history and coincidence of Grilliot said. "It is part of the pond Tokyo more than 80 years ago. this story is amazing." Jones said. "I project to make that entire area look In 1912 the mayor of Tokyo felt honored to accept the donation a lot better and in result make our donated 4,000 Japanese cherry blos- for the University and then last campus look better" Monday to present the check and som trees to the U.S. government. After the trees have had a chance The president at the time, William letter to President Ribeau." H. Taft, decided to plant the trees all The $5,000 covers 50 trees and to grow and bloom, the University is over Washington DC. and also the expenses of planting them. The planning to honor the donation with decided to donate a large number of alumni will also be giving the Uni- a ceremony. dogwood trees to return the favor to versity four stalks from the original 'This is a very significant event the mayor of Tokyo. donation in 1912. and it is a very generous donation." According to Jeff Grilliot, direc- The trees will be sent in from a Grilliot said. "We hope to hold a cer- tor of international studies, the trees nursery in the United States and arc in Washington DC. are quite a sight. hoped to be planted as soon as pos- emony to commemorate that." "It is really unbelievably beauti- sible Laura Kish. freshman undecided, ful," he said. "It is something that "We want them planted as soon lives in the quads and thinks that the sticks with you when you visit D.C." as possible but there is a lot of trees will be an excellent addition to In 1998, Bob Taft. grandson of underground work that needs to be the campus President Taft. became governor of done to make sure we plant the Bees "1 think it is a really great dona- Ohio. Last month he traveled to in correct places." Grilliot said. "We Japan on a trade mission, and while are looking to have them planted tion that will beautify our campus," ■ Falcon baseball there he donated a number of dog- this spring or next fall." she said. "1 also think a lot more stu- prepares to play six wood trees to Japan. The University plans to plant the dents will use that area outside the games In four days. After the Taft donation, both trees in the area between Peregrine quads if it is fixed up a little." ■ page 2 The BG News Tuesday, March 28, 2000 WORLD unuw.bgnews.com/ap
e World OPEC to raise production, gas prices could decrease THE ASSOCIATED PRESS "We are arriving to a con- sensus." Venezuelan Oil n Brief VIENNA. Austria — Some relief could be Minister Ali Rodriguez told DaimlerChrysler heads to at hand for motorists bitter about the sharply reporters at a downtown higher prices they've had to pay since March hotel. He refused to elabo- Asia of last year. rate. FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — OPEC oil ministers were nearing a consen- Al-Sabah. the Kuwaiti German-American automaker sus Sunday on the need to boost output in minister, said later Sunday DaimlerChrysler AG. seeking a order to rein in soaring petroleum prices and that OPEC members were foothold in Asia, said yesterday it mollify the United States and other oil-import- talking about a possible would acquire 34 percent of Japan's ing nations. increase of I.S million to 1.7 Mitsubishi Motor Corp. for an Although the ministers refused to confirm million barrels a day. alliance that would create the the size or timing of any such increase. He added, in a CNN inter- world's third-largest automaker. Kuwait's oil minister. Sheikh Saud Nasser al- view aired today, that oil In a statement issued before the Sabah. said the Organization of the Petroleum prices were too high to be stock market opening in Frankfurt. Exporting Countries is likely to raise its offi- stable over the long term. Al- DaimlerChrysler said its chairman, cial output by as much as 1.7 million barrels of Sabah said his target price Jucrgen Schrempp, and Mitsubishi crude a day. for a barrel of benchmark president Katsuhiko Kawasoe had The 11 OPEC ministers will meet today to North Sea Brent crude was signed a letter of intent in Stuttgart decide whether to extend production cuts $23 to $25. to form an alliance regarding the made in 1998 and 1999 that have propelled oil May Brent crude con- design, development, production prices to their highest levels since the Persian tracts finished trading Friday and distribution of passenger cars Gulf War. The latest round of cuts expires at at $25.91, up 43 cents a bar- and light commercial vehicles. The the end of the month. rel, on the International final contracts will be signed within The United States is hoping for an even Petroleum Exchange in Lon- the next few months. bigger increase in output than what appeared don. to be under discussion. High prices for gaso- However, any official More bodies found buried increase would not be as line and home heating oil have become a hot large as it may seem due to Associated Press Photo without funeral rites political issue in this American election year, and Washington has applied intense diplomat- the more than I million GAS—A Chicago cabbie talks with another driver as they wait in a line for fares last Thursday, RUGAZI. Uganda (AP) — Pris- "unofficial" barrels that with oil prices up, and the prospect of $2 per gallon gasoline this summer, cab drivers are com- oners under armed guard yesterday ic pressure to try to persuade OPEC member countries to open their taps further. OPEC members are current- plaining. uncovered nine bodies from a mass ly pumping each day. This 600.000 barrels of actual new oil to rels of crude each dav. or 35 percent of the grave hidden at the edge of a sugar- OPEC ministers met privately in small on(v add groups in an effort to resolve differences cheating on production quotas means that a ,nc markeI world's supply, cane field, where authorities suspect daily increase of 1.7 million barrels would opEC produces more lnan 26 million bar- many more members of a doomsday ahead of today's semiannual meeting. Christian sect remain buried. The discoveries in Rugazi come as authorities continued investigat- ing the deaths of 490 other members Putin elected Russian president! Crackdowns on violence of the Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God THE ASSOCIATED PRESS was no need to vote. But the fairly "That means that out policy must elsewhere in the lush mountains of strong vote for Zyuganov was also be more balanced, take into account southwestern Uganda near the bor- MOSCOW — Vladimir Putin seen as a protest by Russians unhap- the existing realities and aim at started in South Asia der with Rwanda and Congo. scored a convincing victory yester- py about Putin's apparently increasing living standards." he told THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from Vientiane. Soldiers have The prisoners quickly unearthed day in Russia's presidential election inevitable victory. a news conference. searched vehicles entering sensitive the badly decomposed remains of with his promise to clean up the Putin, looking relaxed, said he The lough, man-of-action image BANGKOK. Thailand — The areas One Hmong village reported- nine people and continued to dig this country after years of political chaos that Putin cultivates appeals to many remnants of a CIA-backed guerrilla Ij was razed by Laotian forces. afternoon. Bodies buried together, or and restore it as a global power. Russians, tired of the uncertainly force that fought Laotian commu- The secretive Laotian regime has without coffins, arc highly unusual With 94 percent of the vote and mayhem of Ihe final years of nists during the Vietnam Wat have made no public comment on the in Africa, where funeral rituals arc counted, Putin had an unassailable former President Boris Yeltsin. Putin stepped up attacks against the gov- increase in Hmong attacks or on the deeply important. lead with 52.5 percent of the vote, has promised to end massive corrup- ernment, prompting foreign government response. according to election officials. Com- tion, revive the economy alter years embassies to warn against travel in Following a scries of guerrilla munist Gennady Zyuganov, who of recession and restore the political some areas of the Southeast Asian raids since mid-February, Australia presented a surprisingly strong chal- and military influence that Moscow nation. and the United States issued advi- lenge, was in second place with wielded before the Soviet collapse. Ethnic Hmong insurgents, who sories warning against travel to The Nation 29.45 percent. "I'm tired of all this disorder." remain a thorn in the side of the Mouang Khoune district in the south Although Putin managed to avoid said Vladimir Prishchev. a pensioner communists who took power a quar- of Xieng Khouang. 110 miles north being forced into a runoff vote casting his ballot for Putin in Rus- ter century ago. have staged attack* of the capital. In Brief against Zyuganov, his victory was sia's Pacific port city of Vladivos- in Xieng Khouang province and "The insurgents don't pose a seri- less than the huge win that had been tok, where graft is rampant and life neighboring Xaysomboune. trigger- ous threat, but it's a symbolic threat Chemical plant explodes, expected for the former KGB offi- miserable for most people. "When ing a government crackdown, diplo- to the government's authority." said cer. Putin's call to strengthen the Putin takes charge of something, he mats and foreign residents in Vien- Sunai Phasuk. a research fellow at 52 hurt in Texas authority of the state and the securi- takes it to the end." tiane, the Laotian capital, said. the Institute of Asian Studies at PASADENA. Texas (AP) — An ty forces worried some Russians, Some Russians, particularly lib- The insurgents trace their roots to Bangkok's Chulalongkorn Universi- explosion yesterday rocked a who fear the country's democratic erals, fear Putin may trample Rus- a group that enjoyed massive U.S. ty in neighboring Thailand. Phillips Petroleum chemical plant reforms could be rolled back. sia's fragile democracy and restore air suppon. but ultimately lost its Hill tribes such as the Hmong — near the Houston Ship Channel, The state-run RTR television net- the iron control the secret police fight against the Vietnam-backed who live in the north and central injuring at least 52 people and work predicted an outright Putin enforced during the Soviet era. Pathet Lao communists, who seized parts of the country — have been sparking a fire that send thick smoke victory with no runoff vote. Associated Press Photo But some Russian reformers and power in 1975. targeted in campaigns to resettle over the area. One man was missing. Zyuganov accused the govern- Russia—Vladimir Putin won Western officials and businessmen The rebels, known locally as the populations to the lowlands. The "I was in the main shop area ment of falsifying the results, saying the presidential election in have praised Putin as a pragmatic "Chao Fa." appear to be stepping up regime says the move is designed to when I heard a loud explosion." said the Communist vote was more than Russia early yesterday morn- reformer who will restore stability in the tempo of their largely forgotten preserve forests, but it is widely seen Tim Williams, a plant worker who 40 percent. There were no immedi- ing. Russia and improve people's lives guerrilla war in hopes of capitalizing as having the ulterior motive of estimated he was more than 200 ate reports on the fairness of the was confident of victory as he voted by making reforms work. on signs of wider discontent with the bringing the tribes under the watch- yards from the 1:25 p.m. explosion. election from international moni- at a Moscow polling station. With a trademark poker face. Laotian communist regime, which ful eyes of the government. "My ears hurt, and I look off run- tors. "Tomorrow is Monday, a hard day. Putin comes across as stern and col- has long suppressed political dissent Tens of thousands of Hmong. ning. I looked back and saw flames, 'They have set up a zone of blan- and I will have to go to work." he orless, often cold. He is described and largely failed to lift the coun- including military leader Vang Pao. and kept going." ket fraud to cheat citizens." said. often as resembling the archetypal try's grinding poverty. settled in the United States after Fifty-two people were taken to Zyuganov said. hospitals with injuries that included Putin later acknowledged the "chekisl" or secret policeman — In recent weeks, military convoys fleeing the communist takeover. burns, smoke inhalation and anxi- Putin's campaign may have suf- Communists had done well despite which appeals to many Russians and helicopters ferrying government They are still thought to funnel ety-related disorders, hospital fered from the widespread assump- their cash-strapped campaign and who believe lough government troops have been seen heading north financial support to the rebels. spokesmen said. tion that he would win. convincing that his government would have to alone can clean up the country and many of his supporters that there take popular discontent into account. restore stability. $$$f3$$$$$$$$0$$$$$$e$$$$$$$$$$$e$$$e$$$$$$$$$$$fj)^(
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1 Editor's Note: ACROSS - ■ " '3 ' ■' t "Shane" star " This actually first appeared in the Opinion section's mailbox, but Opinion Editor David Tran thought it ' • 5 Mausoleums C ' might be more suited to the stylings of Page 3 . After reading it, I agreed, and voilal Here it is. It has 10 Hey' 11 ' been edited for the purposes of grammar, clarity and length, but it's still here. 14 Inter (among ' 1 others) ,■:■ 15 Fur covered H i Editor's Other Note: I b Singer Perry ^m ^■" 17 Nanny, often Since this was sent to the Opinion section, you'll notice a very strong (and satirical) opinion running '■ •> J1 19 Tots bed ■ >' <'• 'i H » through it. It might be a little more heavy-handed than what you read on this (the third) page. But it is .'0 Nuns a v X, USC election time... and it has "USSR" in it. Anything with "USSR" is automatically fun. id Mooiusand ^1 Slhndberg 40 ■ ■■ *• 23 " Not Unusual" ( Editor's Politically-Motivated Note: 24 Make 4- !■ ** compulsory H " Vote Quimby. K> Layer ol * ' ^1 ' ** 1 impunbes ■M in I IBM a? I *8 Black goo
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37 Unwell H " 38 Capital on the Delaware 3ilS envies* irtc 1 <£) 2000 Tribune M» 1 3/28/00 40 boggy All rights reserved 41 Blood's partner? 43 Grace ending 44 Mother of France sunset LET'S RENAME USG! 45 Body art 5 One with CROSS 47 0ly cravings After reading the paper for a er great scandal. No offense, but I thought no one votes. 4B Liberal _ 6 Feed-bag word few years. I've come lo the stun- The $90+ bill using slush funds could do a worse PR job than UAO Finally, accountability should 49 Product from morsels sumac bark ning conclusion that USG needs a happened last school year and did last year, but you guys have be an issue. If accountability was 7 Cambridge sen LOOKING FOR 51 Panama public makeover. reached the paper, but was nothing succeeded. Let's face it UGSU. 8 Silvery European an issue, questions regarding Golf 53 British weapon lish ANSWERS IN ALL To adjust it to how it has per- compared to the $20,000 oversight when have we really talked about Cans and $20,000 oversights could 55 Have faith 9 Sweet, sticky formed the new title should now be within the budget this year. USG other than when there has be addressed quicker. If the presi- o» Language unit kqukts THE WRONG the USSR. This actually has nothing #2: Stagnation. Other than the been a scandal? Hell. Page 3* of dent appoints an officer or cabinet 60 Lizardlike 10 Finger pointer PLACES? to do with communism, even off-campus shuttle and some co- The BG News has had a greater diii^hibian 11 Energy measure member then the president is just 62 "The African though the results of USG and the sponsorships (some of which now impact on the student body. At least 12 Exude GET SOME HELP as accountable for his officer's Queen" 13 Rowdy bunches former Soviet Union are strikingly are unfulfilled), what has USG they are known to the student body actions. screenwriter 18 Putin position FROM THE and talked about in a good light. similar. One had an economic col- actually progressed forward with? And if you're cleared of 63-Mana "(1932 22 Boarded hit song) ANSWER KEY — lapse and one is currently collaps- It took them weeks to clear up So this brings me to a new idea charges, make sure you have some- 24 Tnatnlon winner ing. those budget issues. Do *c all even for those running for USG posi- 64 Writer Ferber 25 Speedy thing good to report other than that, 65 Created remember how long it took for 26 Kind ol lily USSR will stand for University tions. Create a Public relations because we'll still ask "what good 66 Dream time 27 Not educated them to decide how we should pro- Scandal. Stagnation and Recom- office. If USG has such an office are you?" I ask that question quite tii Swallows 29 Region 44 Afternoon 54 Uvid s outfit ceed with— mendations (that never accomplish already, start to utilize it. Nobody often still. 31 Unmoving performance 55 Cause ol ruir. anything anyway). My reasons #3: Recommending what the will give a damn about you unless DOWN 32 Music units 46 Burdens 56 Icelandic saga If you do all this maybe, but behind the suggested name change University should do about Coke you actually show them the benefit 1 Science rrns 35 Staunch 50 Everything 57 Blowhoie.eg probably not, people will give 2 Jai lollower 38 Sandal strip included 58 Hislonc times BIC actually quite simple. or Pepsi? you bring them. more than the spit they project at 3 Claim lo a share 39 In the public eye 52 Pie mode 61 Gram's I didn't even know about the the ground on the utterance of 4 Sunrise to 42 Straphanger 53 Did the butterfly opponent #1: Scandal, while il may be a If anyone has a problem with debate on Tuesday. And don't USG. Then maybe you could strong word, does anyone remem- the Recommendation part I will be argue about whether you should rename yourselves University Stu- ber any of the stories in the paper more than happy to change it to— start a grassroots movement for dents (US... hey that's who you are about USG that were actually posi- #3: Resume-builder, as that is support of USG. or instead go to supposed to serve). Or maybe Uni- Ohio weather tive'.' Over the past two years there what it seems to correctly function organizations. DO BOTH! versity Students w/ Accountability has been infighting over whether or as. This isn't just for votes. Nothing (USA. simply to counter the USSR Tuesday, March 28 not to censor a Christian Senator The lack of publicized good pisses me off more than when you reference). because his letter to the editor did- deeds and works shows that USG come and speak at my Greek chap- AccuWeather* forecast for daytime conditions, high/low temperatures If anyone is insulted by this arti- n't follow PC' ideas. He was fol- should become the USSR. ter meetings, but never even cle, good, prove me wrong by lowing some Catholic dogma that attempt to contact me about the Take note of the last sentence, doing what USG should be doing. exists within some churches in because I will be glad to acknowl- organization I'm president of. 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Opinion Editor City Editor Graphics Editor page on the web at www.bgnews.com. Decisions made by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board are final. Tuesday, March 28, 2000 The B(, News page 5 WORLD ww. bgnews.com/iip Cancun hottest vacation spot for American college students THE ASSOCIATED PKESS "Everybody's friendly. The women are or 8 a.m. beautiful. There's always something to do. day and night. There's never a boring MTV films kids wriggling in their biki- CANCUN. Mexico — "Idaho in ihe nis. E! Entertainment Television scours the house!" ihe host screamed as he bent down moment unless you're sleeping — and that's from the stage to pour tequila into a conga not boring because you're with a woman." beach for lurid footage. Hotels organize wet line of open mouths yelling out their home- Cancun has been building 1.000 new T-shirt contests on the beach. Jose Cuervo towns. Arms thrust upward to form the let- hotel rooms a year for years, but still hit a and Corona sponsor events al discos that ters of the Village People's "YMCA," and record 100 percent occupancy a week ago. compete for the word-ol-mouth title of the patrons and waiters alike clambered onto the That means many students showing up with least-inhibited party tables to gain altitude. confirmed reservations had to be bused off Some had gained a little too much: a to nearby resorts. "It's ihe place lo be lor spring break. young woman weaved toward the bathroom As spring break begins to wind down. Everybody knows it." said Katie McDonald, to expel a few of her industrial-sized mar- Cancun is at 85 percent capacity — extraor- a 19-year-old sophomore at the Stale Uni- garitas. dinary for late March, tourism officials said. versity of New York. Gcnesco. This is spring break in Cancun. a resort And by any estimates, next year will only be busier. "You have the beaches. Then there's the that has steadily grown into a world capital nightlife. And it helps thai Ihe dunking age of the mid-March binge of sea, sand, spirits "We've had 70.000 spring breakers in Ihe and sex that is a rite of passage for American last four weeks," said Laura Fernandez dc is 18." college students. Gordoa, Cancun's municipal tourism direc- Most of the students enjoy meeting peo Leaving behind traditional spring break tor. "We have 26,000 rooms, but wc need at pie from colleges across ihe United States — spots like Dayton?. Beach. Fla.. and South least 33.000." even if they have lo come lo Mexico to do it Padre Island. Texas, a record number of U.S. Florida is still the top spring break desti- college students hive descended on Cancun nation in terms of sheer numbers, travel "A lot of the people in Florida are locals." this year, turning the resort into the hottest agents said. But that's because it's easy to said Dawn llylen. a 22-year old recenl party spot there is. pile into a car and hit the beach. In terms of uate of ihe University of Tennessee "A lot "I've been to Florida and Las Vegas. Can- spring breaks that require planning and a lit- of llarley Davidson types." Associated Press Photo tle more money. Cancun is now king. PARTY—American college students shoot videos on the beach in Cancun. cun is undisputed. There's no contest. This is Some of the revelers can gel oul of hand. the best spring break in the entire world." The routine is pretty standard: Wake up Mexico yesterday. Tens of thousands of students have chosen Cancun this said Greg Armentrout. a 21-year-old football by I p.m.. hang out on the beach, shower, bill Cancun officials said more police, edu- year for spring break, making it the top international destination for college player from the University of California. eat. and hit the discos until 5 a.m. After that, cation campaigns and an agreement by dis- students. Los Angeles, as he surveyed the packed there's the obligatory after-hours party at the cos lo make lasi call al 4 .1 in have reduced dance floor of a local disco. hotel, sunrise on the beach, and bedtime at 7 problems this year. nnnnfflfflnnnfflfflnffln^^
I \ .page 6 The BG News Tuesday, March 28, 2000 CAMPUS www.bgnews.com/city College does room service for free, no questions asked
THE ASSOCIATID PRESS International Corp . which provides College President Richard Manhattanvillc's food service. Berman said room service fits in w PURCHASE. NY. — Tara Elia- Two weeks ago. Assistant Cater- with his "student-driven" policies, ST H son was hungry but didn'i wanl to ing Director Alma Mojica knocked which have helped double the } leave her dorm. Il was noon on Ihc on the door of Eliason's dorm room, enrollment to 1.300 since he took day before spring break at Manhat- with its "Rugrals" bedspread and over five years ago. tanville College and "everything"s "Dawson's Creek" postei "We keep the library open until 4 ,--r A - due today." the junior economics She carried an insulated red bag a.m. We keep the financial aid office ■H2- major said. "If I go to the cafeteria. I over her shoulder Inside was a open on Saturdays." he said. "If stu- won"t get it all done " cheeseburger with lettuce and toma- dents are happier, our retention is ^L Heather Singleton, on the other to, waffle fries and a bottle of Slice better and if our retention is better hand, had plenty of time to walk to — just what Eliason ordered. The our recruitment will be better." p-^ij K^^m*. i ■ " ■* in the cafeteria; she just didn't feel like burger was hot, the soda cold. There "Room service sounds a little -=»fc going. The sophomore's classes was a container of ketchup, a fork, a absurd, probably, but there are times were finished and she was still in her spoon, a straw and napkms. when kids just are studying or don't **^h. , , • V pajamas at lunchtime. watching "This is great." said the 20-year- feel well. If they were in any other -<—gj ■IE^WI Jenny Jones on TV. old from New York City, eating at setting somebody would bring them "^1 "I thought it'd be cool to have a her desk, maintaining her 3.8 grade a meal or they would order Chinese meal delivered." she said. point average. in." Consider it done. Manhattanville. Meanwhile, a turkey-and-bacon Flik is part of the global Compass a private college just north of New club sandwich, a green salad and Group, which also includes York City that costs $26,000 a year, fries, plus a Pepsi, had been deliv- Chartwell's, another company that r^^ has room service —just like a hotel. crcd to SingletOn*S room, with its caters to schools. The difference is that the student, Three Stooges-Clint Eastwood Mulligan said the University of unlike a hotel guest, can't call every motif. The 19-yeai old from lion Miami. Southwesl Texas State Uni- day. But up to three limes a semes- olulu. who also has .i 3 8 average, versity and a few others among the ter, dorm residents can call the day was delighted. 250 schools served by Flik and before, order an entree, two side "It's nice once in a while to he Chanwell's have room service like dishes and a beverage and request a able to cat in bed.'' she said. "I'm a Manhattanvillc's. where a full meal delivery time. long way from home It's not like I i. available and it doesn't cost extra. It works for breakfast (7:30 a.m. can pop in on Mom and gel pain But many have pizza or sandwich Associated Press Photo lo 9:30 a.m.). lunch (II a.m. to I pcrcd " delivery for cash. DELIVERY — Tara Eliason, a junior at Manhattanville College in Purchase, N.Y., accepts her room p.m.) and dinner (4 p.m. to 6 p.m.). Mojica s.iui she has averaged five "('ompetition on college campus- service delivery of lunch from Alma Mojica, the school's assistant catering director, Friday. Stu- There's no added cost. or six deliveries a day — "maybe 15 es has brought us to a place where dents are allowed three room service meals each semester at the college. Such hotel-like service is still when it rains'" since the program student services is what sells," he rare on the nation's campuses, but began two months ago said. "If you've been to a college dei in;' variety of food in addition to little ice cream parlor, a coffee bar. "I'm saving them for finals." she- experts say it's likely to spread as "The first was ;i guy with an cafeteria lately you know that it's the standard burgers and pizza — Singleton, though happy with the said. colleges compete for students. injured fool," she remembered. almost a restaurant-type setting." eggplant parmigiana. broiled fish, hand-delivered lunch, said she'd be On the Net: Manhattanville Col "Before long, we'll be seeing a dorm "Sometimes they're Studying hard, Indeed. Manhattanville's cafete- rice pilaf. pasta with clam or mari- back in the cafeteria many times lege: http://www.mville.edu concierge." said Ray Mulligan, sometimes not. Hut we don't ask ria offered a bright view of the cam- nara sauce, baked sweet potatoes, a before using her two remaining The Compass Group: regional vice president for Flik ihem whv they w.im u delivered.*1 pus, sparkling tables, and a bewil- separate area with Chinese food, a room-service calls http://www.compass-usa.com DIVERSITY- Supreme Court tackles major school prayer case out of Texas Continued from page 1. said Shuford pointed to the demo- THH ASSOCIATED PRESS found personal implications. bution of Gideon Bibles at Santa Pe Ward was given a standing ova High School, considered joining the People assume that affirmative graphics of the United States is .i If prayer at sporting events is tion when she delivered a prayer action will dilute or lower the stan- SANTA FE. Texas — Amanda upheld, "it probably will destroy my suit but most dropped out as the con- before the school's football home reason lo have .i diverse faculty flict drew widespread attention. season opener. dards for hiring employees, which is Bruce thinks she knows why so few faith in the Constitution and what here. this country stands for," said Debbie not the case. Childs said. classmates and neighbors have A year ago. the 5lh U.S. Circuit Earlier this month in Texas' "The minority is becoming the Mason, a Baptist who testified for Court of Appeals upheld a federal Republican primary. 94 percent ot Shuford said that affirmative joined her in speaking out against majority in New York, Texas and the plaintiffs in the lawsuit. judge's ruling that "nonseclarian and action deals with not only race, but public prayers at high school foot- voters approved a nonbinding reso California." she said On the other side, school board non-proselytizing" prayer could be also gender. ball games. lution backing student-initiated University students need to be President John Couch II foresees allowed at public school events such prayer at school sporting events. Having a di\crsc faculty benefits "They're scared they'll be prepared ill an evei changing envi- trouble if prayer is disallowed. as graduation. all students and adds to the "intellec- shunned by the community or be Couch and Mayor Robert Check ronment ill older lo understand dif- "It would be a huge disappoint- The judge had also allowed the say the vast majority of Santa Pe res- tual discourse" of the University, she labeled an atheist or devil worship- ment not only for us but for the same limited prayers at football idents favor prayer at football said. A diverse faculty includes ferent cultures and do business, she- per like I was." said the 18-year-old said. senior, who wrote newspaper nation," he said. "Students and pri- games. But the 5th Circuit said those games. They downplay reports of diversity in ethnic, geographic, vate citizens would have their rights prayers arc out of bounds, ruling that "We don't have to be boring — columns against the practice. friction between the sides, but admit lifestyle and religious differences, taken away from them on public the games are "hardly the sober type it's fun lo explore olhcr culiuics as that peer pressure might prevent she said. Nearly five years after two fami- property. I think it would be the start of annual event that can be appropri- some discussion. "I believe we still have a lot to do opposed to being fearful about it." lies filed a lawsuit against the Santa of further downfalls." ately solemnized with prayer." "Anti-prayer is not a popular here in terms of diversity." Childs Shuford said le school district over the prayers, Gov. George W. Bush, who is The Supreme Court is limiting its opinion," Cheek said "I guess when the U.S. Supreme Court will hear seeking the Republican presidential review to only the prayers-at-foot- you have an overwhelming majority USG oral arguments in the case on nomination, and state Attorney Gen- ball games issue. supporting prayer, there are proba- its awards banquel to covet the cosi Wednesday. It will be the court's eral John Cornyn filed briefs sup- bly those who are scared to come Continued from page 1. The school district responded to of the shins. first major school prayer ruling porting student-led prayer. the 5th Circuit ruling by crafting forward." since 1992. when it barred clergy Even though the leadership The identities of the two families strict guidelines banning pi.-game Mason. Bruce and only a handful "I'm sadly disappointed with our led invocations and benedictions at retreat is now causing financial who filed the lawsuit — one prayer, and warned senior M rian of other people held a demonstration budget and I have been lor a long graduation ceremonies. problems, members agreed it was a Catholic and one Mormon — were Ward, elected by fellow students to at the homecoming game in October. time." Stuart said "I think we At issue is whether public school good event. sealed by the courts. deliver brief messages solemnizin^ They say they represent a large should pay for our shirts so it was districts can allow students to initi- "We still pm on ,i L'ood event, Their lawsuit alleged that the football games, that she would be silent contingent that believes pre- our mistake "' ate and lead prayers over the public- school district's policy of allowing disciplined if she prayed. gamc prayer wrongly entangles Instead of having USG members even though this came from it," Stu- address system before the football students to lead prayers at home Ward's family filed suit in Sep- church and state. pay for their own shirts, the assem- art said. games. A decision is expected by football games violated the First tember, arguing that the guidelines "Deep inside. I know it's not bly decided to allocate money from "There's nothing to hide. This late June. Amendment by creating a "perva- violated her free speech rights. A other locations to pay for the bill. right for someone to lake advantage was a good event, and it was worth For some of the 10,000 residents sive religious atmosphere." U.S. District Court judge agreed that of a public forum to broadcast their USG spent its executive contin- ever) penny we speni on it, and even ol Santa Fe, a bedroom community Mason, whose four children the guidelines the school had written religious beliefs." said Bruce, a gency and ux)k money away from more." Whyde said 40 miles southeast of Houston with attended Santa Fe schools, said were unconstitutional and ruled that Roman Catholic. "People need to more churches than restaurants, the about 25 families, angered by the school could not censor Ward's think about the person sitting next to Supreme Court's decision has pro- numerous incidents including distri- speech. Ihem who may not be a Christian."
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Baseball Softball Falcons prepare to run gauntlet Raiders present PETE STELLA The Brown and Orange play six day BG heads to Ann Arbor for a will play nine-inning games on challenge for ASSISTANT SPORTS EDTTOR games in four days and open the game against Michigan, also at 3 Tuesday and Wednesday, then dou- Mid-American Conference portion p.m. ble up against the conference teams. This week, the Bowling Green of their schedule this weekend. The Toledo Rockets invade We just need to play one game at a BG softball team useball team has their work cut out Tuesday, the Falcons host Oakland Steller Field for a twin-bill begin- time." or them. for a 3 p.m. showdown and Wednes- ning at 1 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday, 'The non-conference games will Eastern Michigan faces off against also give the pitchers and the other BG in a I p.m. doublehcadcr. The position players some preparation Young WSU team features Toledo games start the 28-game con- for the conference games." Schmitz ference schedule for the Brown and said. Orange. Last weekend, the Falcons swept power bitting, solid pitching "We've got a lot of work ahead of Buffalo in a three-game home stand DOROTHY WRONA WSU. Junior Michelle Demmm. a us. but this is what we practice for in Saturday and Sunday: 7-1. 15-11 SPORTS WRITER Great Lakes and AII-MCC selection the fall and winter." freshman Corey and 3-2. In the 3-2 victory on Sun- at second base, had a 422 batting Loomis said. "We've got a lot of day, junior Lee Morrison and sopho- average last season. Amber Keller, Coming off a 2-2 weekend, the depth and when guys are down, we more Sean Ryan hit opposite-field Falcon softball team looks to get who plays first base and is a desig- need other guys to step up and lead home runs to rally the Falcon. back in the win column this after- nated hitter, was another All-Great us." Loomis fell that the wins, especially noon when they lace the Wright Lakes selection in 1999. with a .367 None of the teams the Falcons Sunday's, were team victories. State Raiders in Dayton. average and six round-trippers will face have incredibly good "We all came together and when Wright State, a member of the Senior pitcher Kim Sycks pro- records. The Golden Grizzlies of it came down to it. Momson and Midwestern Collegiate Conference, Oakland stand at 8-10 overall, while Scan Ryan stepped up and hit big vides experience on the mound. Las! is coming off a 9-1 run at the Rebel season. Sycks had a 13-7 record, Michigan holds a 6-12-1 overall and home runs," he said. "Our team real- Games in Orlando. Fla. Their wins an 0-4 Big Ten standing. Toledo car- ly came together." include victories ovei Youngstown with a microscopic I 62 earned-run ries a 5-6 overall mark and the "It was nice to see a come-from- State. Drexel and Vermont average and 89 strikeouts. Eagles of Eastern Michigan have behind victory," Schmitz said. Under eighth-year head coach Sycks is also a threat on offense, complied a 6-13 overall record. Next week, the Falcons head to Sheila Nahgang. the Raiders have with a .313 batting average, six "Everybody in the conference is Wright State on Tuesday, host steadilv improved since 1993. when home runs and 26 RBIs in 1999 good." BG coach Danny Schmitz Detroit Mercy on Wednesday, travel they went 10-27 (2-14 in the MCC). Freshman pitcher Kristin Bull Last season, they finished with a 33- said. "Toledo will be exciting to Western Michigan for a twin-bill nick, who led her high school team because they are our rivals. Each on Saturday and stop off at Central 20 record, and a 6-6 MCC record. game is very important." Michigan for a Sunday doublehead- Nationally, the Raiders were to the Michigan state semifinals Schmitz feels the large amount of er. ranked 19th in slugging percentage. twice, is also expected 10 see some work his team has ahead of them is a Game times are set for 3 p.m on 20th in batting average and 30th in game experience this season. MIKE LEHMKUHLE/The BG News good thing Tuesday and Wednesday, and I p.m stolen bases per game. Jessie Milosek. Rebekah Tipton SAFE - Bowling Green first baseman Sean Ryan collects a failed "This is something most of the Like BGSU. Wright State has a or Andrea Genter are expected to pickoff attempt in a game played this weekend. northern teams do." he said. "We young team. Four freshmen, seven start on the mound for the Falcons i See BASEBALL, page 9. sophomores, four juniors and three this afternoon. seniors make up the roster. Howev- er, the Raiders return all 10 starters The Falcons will play a double- Tennis and 14 letter winners from last sea- header against WSU today. Game son. one is scheduled for 2 p.m. and Men open MAC with win, women stop Miami Power hitting is a strength for game two is set for 4 p.m.
DOROTHY WRONA the flight. Accvedo downed Jeronie Barnes Nicolas Lopez-Acevedo defeated SPORTS WRITER "I fell that with the windy condi- and Brandon On 8-3 to take the sec- Vincent by a 6-1. 6-3 margin in the tions, I couldn't do what I do best, ond flight. fifth flight With three shutout victories at which is hit big forehands." Kossoff Micael Lopez-Acevedo and Peter At number six singles. Micael Former RedHawk Keefe Courts this past weekend, the said. "I don't think it would have Gardonyi completed the doubles Lopez-Acevedo completed the Fal- men's tennis team extended its win- been so close if it weren't for the sweep with an 8-3 victory over Cam cons second sweep of the day w ith a ning streak to five games and now wind." Vincent and Mitch Rcgcnfus. 6-2. 6-2 decision over Neave. Men vs. Robert Morris shines among peers stands 1-0 in the Mid American Micacl Lopez-Acevedo defeated The Falcons continued their Conference Justin Brtko 6-2. 6-1. domination in the singles flights. Sunday, the Falcons took on the The Falcons began the weekend Gabel won the fourth flight 6-1. Kossoff. playing number one singles Robert Morris Colonials, a North- Saturday morning against MAC 7-5 over the Bulls' Emihovich. for the first time in his collegiate eastern Conference powerhouse, for as only rookie starter rival Buffalo. Sonny llunyh. playing number five tennis career, fell in the first set to the third match of the weekend. Brandon Gabcl and Vitek Wild singles, took a 6-4. 6-2 decision Jeronie Barnes 0-6. but came back to Brandon Gabel and Vitek Wild opened the match with a 8-2 defeat from Powell. Peter took the first doubles on winning team of Biuli Susanto and Justin Brtko. GiardHnh i ci"" "With the windy conditions, I couldn't do flight from John Geoff lliscox and Micacl Lopez- Hollis and Mario Acevedo won an 8-3 second flight shutout with a 6-°L what I do best, which is hit big forehands. Woldl 8-5. THEASSOl IMID PRESS Szczcrbiak has averaged 15.2 match against Fery Kariman and s-2 Kl-ii"'v °ver I don't think it would have been so close if Ed Hiscox and points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assisis Dave Emihovich. Micael Lopez- MINNEAPOLIS — It's not as Acevedo took an 8-4 in 38 2 minutes per game. He has In the third doubles flight. Mike Men v& Deni- it weren't for the wind." though Wally Szczerbiak's rookie started 19 in a row and team success Kossoff and Nicolas Lopez-Accve- son Mike Kossoff decision from Tony season had been unsuccessful before has followed: the Wolves are 17-5 do downed Tim Powell and Brent Later that day. Swiantek and Jesse BO men '.< tetmts player Mc Kenna g_4 Sam Mitchell went down with a when he scores 14 or more points Persia 8-2. the Falcons faced sprained left ankle. "What he's done is, he's another The Falcons owned singles play. Division III power ~"~~~~~~~~~~ Sonny Huynh and Nicolas Lopez-Acevedo won the But Szczerbiak's year with the scoring option on the floor." Saun- Nicolas Lopez-Acevedo, playing in Denison. The Falcons, competing in lake the flight 6-0. 6-1. Minnesota rimberwolvcs turned their second match of the day. dom- Vitek Wild, playing number two third flight by default over Mamoun ders said. "He has been very good the first flight, defeated Susanto 6-4, around dramatically during those 14 defensively for us and he has the 6-2. inated the Big Red. singles, defeated Newman 6-3. 6-0. Al Kattani and Pat Samady. Brandon Gabel took three sets to Wild won a close first flight set games ability to break things down offen- Kossoff faced strong opponent in Vitek Wild and Brandon Gabel Coach Flip Saunders' decision to freshman sensation Kariman. but used volleys, accurate serves and win the third flight over On. 6-4, I- over Hollis, 7-5. but defeated him 6- sively. He's probably one of the bet- strong returns to their advantage in a 6. 6-4 0 in the second set to take the flight. insert Szczerbiak. the sixth pick in ter one-on-one offensive players." pulled out the victory 7-6 (7-3). 7-6 the draft last summer from Miami of (7-11. Down 5-2 in the second, Kos- first flight defeat of Cole Newman Hiscox downed Karamveer The Timberwolves have won six sofl won the resi of the points to take and Pagel Neave. Premnarayan 6-2. 6-3 for a fourth Ohio, in the starting lineup has paid in a row and are 14-3 in their last 17 Geoff Hiscox and Nicolas Lopez- flight win. i See TENNIS, page 8. immediate dividends games. While Chicago's Elton Brand. Houston's Steve Francis and the Los Men's NCAA Angeles Clippers' Lamar Odom grabbed the early headlines among rookies. Szczerbiak is satisfied with his role on the Wolves. Michigan State obvious Final 4 favorite, must handle "I'm the only rookie starting for a winning team that's going to the playoffs." he said. 'That's some- thing I really value, because others streaking Badgers for 4th time to avoid repeat of 1999 aren't going to get that chance." THE. ASSOCIATED PRESS "1 don't think it's ever easy to Minnesota (43-26) became the beat a team twice or beat a team Associated Press sixth Western Conference team to Photo As Michigan State struts into the three times." Izzo said. "We know secure a postseason spot Sunday Final Four, its No. I seed intact after it's going to be tough to beat a team CELEBRATE with a 106-101 overtime win over two weekends oi March Madness, four times. They are on a roll and the Toronto Raptors. making shots now." Michigan Szczerbiak is sixth among rook- the Spartans must wonder how those State coach Michigan State also knows Wis- ies in scoring, with 111 points per Othel guvs with suspect credentials Tom Izzo pre- got there. consin can rebound. The Badgers game Just two players drafted after pares to cut North Carolina and Wisconsin were the only team to beat the Spar- him rate higher among rookie scor- were questionable for the NCAA tans on the boards all season until the final ing leaders — but not by much tournament two weeks ago. thrilled Iowa State did so in the Midwest strings down Chicago's Ron Artest is averaging men to be considered after 13-loss Regional finals. after the 11.7 points and Cleveland's Andre seasons and more than happy with Michigan State's senior leader- Spartans' Miller scores 11.3 points a game. their No. 8 seeds. ship of Mateen Cleaves. Charlie Bell NCAA Mid- Saunders said he's pleased with Everybody knew Florida, its toa and Morris Peterson is crucial this west regional Szczerbiak's progress, even though the 6-foot-8 small forward may not ler crammed with freshmen and time of year. The Spartans, winners victory over sophomores, was simply too young of nine straight games, overtook be in the starting lineup when the Iowa State with a 23-5 run in the last Iowa State playoffs start. 10 v. ithstand the pressure Saturday. So here arc the Tar Heels. Bad- six minutes and did the same thing "He just gives us another dimen- gers and Gators — all dressed up two nights earlier, scoring the last 17 MSU is the sion and what it does is once Sam and ready to join Michigan State as points against Syracuse. only No. 1 gets really healthy and comes back, the tournament reaches Indianapolis Wisconsin is getting hot 3-point seed left in it just gives us a little bit more pop for the NCAA semifinals on Satur- shooting from Division II transfer the tourna- off the bench." Saunders said. day The championship is at the Jon Bryant. And coach Dick Bennett ment. Szczerbiak. who had a career- RCA Dome on Monday night. thinks his team won't be disturbed right time to piece together their first thrilled with the turnaround. "W8 have nine high 27 points in the Wolves' 109-82 Michigan State, returning to the by the Final Four hype. four-game winning streak. They "I am so happy for the team and guys that have been to the Sweet win over Milwaukee March 19. said Final Four for the second straight "This is a very level-headed have reached the final weekend for so proud of them." he said. "They 16." sophomore guard Teddy Dupay he doesn't have to be starting to be year, is the logical favorite as the last group." he said. "If the very worst the 15th time and third in the last really hung in there all year through said. "How many other teams have happy. No. I standing. thing that happens to us is that we're four years. some difficult times and helped keep that? It's not a lot." In fact, he said he's enjoying the "The pressure has been there just happy to be there and don't play "I think this team is in a class by me up." Freshman guard Brett Nelson ride — and learning as much as pos- since the first (preseason) magazine very well, then we have a very good itself." point guard Ed Cola said. "It Florida was saved in the tourna- said the Gators earned their way to sible along the way. came out." coach Tom Izzo said. life." look awhile to get used to each other ment opener by Mike Miller's bas- Indianapolis. "I think we have a real veteran These guys deserve what they got." In the other semifinal. North Car- and find a way to win. The teams ket with a fraction of a second left "I knew this was going to hap- team and we have great veteran In the semifinals, the Spartans olina, a perennial Final Four team, that I was on in the past, guys knew against Butler. From there, the pen." he said. "I knew something players who have been very influen- face off with Big Ten rival Wiscon- was not expected to get there this what it took to win. This team got it Gators have flourished, beating first special was going to happen because tial in helping our young guys learn sin for the fourth time this season. year. It faces a Florida team that done late in the season, but there No. I seed Duke and then No. 3 of how hard we all work. I'm really about life in the NBA." Szczerbiak Michigan State has won the first almost did not escape the first round. couldn't be a better time for it." Oklahoma State to win the East. excited. This is a once-in-a-lifetime said last week in a chat on three — the only games Wisconsin The Tar Heels have emerged Coach Bill Guthridge. under fire And don't worry about them opportunity. We've got to seize the NBA.com. has lost since Feb. 2. from a season long funk, picking the when North Carolina struggled, is being too young, either. moment." I p^illiss?
.page 6 The BG News Tuesday, March 28. 2000 CAMPUS xmew.bgneivs.com/city College does room service for free, no questions asked THE ASSOCIATED PRESS International Corp.. which provides College President Richard Manhattanville's food service. Berman said room service fits in PURCHASE. NY. — Tara Elia- Two weeks ago. Assistant Cater- with his "student-driven" policies, son was hungry but didn't warn lo ing Director Alma Mojica knocked which have helped double the leave her dorm. It was noon on the on the door ot Fliason's dorm nx>m. enrollment lo 1,300 since he look day before spring break at Manhat- with its "Rugrats" bedspread and over five years ago. tanville College and "everything's "Dawson's ('reck'' poster. "We keep the library open until 4 due today." the junior economics She carried an insulated red bag a.m. We keep the financial aid office major said. "If I go to the cafeteria. I over her shoulder Inside was ■ open on Saturdays," he said. "If stu- won't get it all done." cheeseburger with lettuce and toma- dents are happier, our retention is Heather Singleton, on the other to, waffle fries and a bottle of Slice better and if our retention is better hand, had plenty of lime to walk to — just what F.hason ordered. The our recruitment will be better." the cafeteria: she just didn't feel like burger was hot, the soda cold. There "Room service sounds a little going. The sophomore's classes was a container of ketchup, a fork, a absurd, probably, bul there are times were finished and she was still in her spoon, a straw and napkins. when kids just are studying or don't pajamas at lunchtime. watching "This is great." said the 20-year- feel well. If ihey were in any other Jenny Jones on TV. old from New York City, eating at setting somebody would bring ihem "I thought it'd be cool to have a her desk, maintaining her 3.8 grade a meal or they would order Chinese meal delivered." she said. point average. in." Consider it done. Manhattanville, Meanwhile, a turkey-and-bacon Flik is part of the global Compass a private college just north of New club sandwich, a green salad and Group, which also includes York City that costs $26,000 a year, fries, plus a Pepsi, had been deliv- Chartwcll's. another company thai has room service —just like a hotel. ered to Singleton's room, with its caters to schools. The difference is that the student, Three Stooges-Clini Eastwood Mulligan said the University of unlike a hotel guest, can't call every motif. The 19-year-old from Hon- Miami, Southwest Texas State Uni- day. But up to three times a semes- olulu, who also has a 3.8 average, versity and a few others among the ter, dorm residents can call the day was delighted. 250 schools served by Flik and before, order an entree, two side "It's nice once in a while to be Chartwcll's have room service like dishes and a beverage and request a able to eat in bed," she said. "I'm a Manhattanville's, where a full meal delivery time. long way from home It's not like I is available and it doesn't cost extra. It works for breakfast (7:30 a.m. can pop in on Mom .md gel pam- But many have pizza or sandwich Associated Press Photo to 9:30 a.m.). lunch (II a.m. lo I pered." delivery for cash. DELIVERY — Tara Eliason, a junior at Manhattanville College in Purchase, N.Y., accepts her room p.m.) and dinner (4 p.m. lo 6 p.m.). Mojica s.nd she has averaged five "Competition on college campus- service delivery of lunch from Alma Mojica, the school's assistant catering director, Friday. Stu- There's no added cost. or six deliveries a da> — "maybe 15 es has brought us to a place where dents are allowed three room service meals each semester at the college. Such hotel-like service is still when n r.niis'' since the program student services is what sells." he rare on the nation's campuses, but began two months said. "If you've been to a college dcring variety of food in addition to little ice cream parlor, a coffee bar. "I'm saving them fot finals," she experts say it's likely to spread as "The first was a guy with an cafeteria lately you know that it's the standard burgers and pizza — Singleton, though happy with the said. colleges compete for students. injured fool," she remembered. almosi ,i restaurant-type setting." eggplant parmigiana. broiled fish, hand-delivered lunch, said she'd be On the Net: Manhattanville Col- "Before lung, we'll be seeing a dorm "Sometimes they're studying hard. Indeed. Manhattanville's cafete- rice pilaf. pasta with clam or mari- back in the cafeteria many times lege: http://www.mville.edu concierge." said Ray Mulligan, sometimes not liui we don't ask ria offered a bright view of the cam- nara sauce, baked sweet potatoes, a before using her two remaining The Compass Group: regional vice president for Flik them whv thev wanl ii delnered." pus, sparkling tables, and a bcv.il separate area with Chinese food, a room-service calls. http://www.compass-usa.coni DIVERSITY Supreme Court tackles major school prayer case out of Texas Continued from page 1. s.nd. Shuford pointed lo the demo- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS found personal implications. bution of Gideon Bibles at Santa Fe Ward was given a standing ova People assume that affirmative graphics of the United States as a If prayer at sporting events is High School, considered joining the tion when she delivered a prayei action will dilute or lower the stan- reason to have a diverse faculty SANTA FE, Texas — Amanda upheld, "it probably will destroy my suit bul most dropped out as the con- before the school's football home flict drew widespread attention. season opener. dards for hiring employees, which is here. Bruce thinks she knows why so few faith in the Constitution and what not the case. Childs said. classmates and neighbors have this country stands for." said Debbie A year ago. the 5th U.S. Circuit Earlier this month in Texas' "The minority is becoming the Mason, a Baptist who testified for Court of Appeals upheld a federal Republican primary, 94 percent ot Shuford said that affirmative majority in New York, Texas and joined her in speaking out against public prayers at high school foot- the plaintiffs in the lawsuit. judge's ruling that "nonscctarian and voters approved a nonbinding reso action deals with not only race, bul California," she said. also gender. ball games. On the other side, school board non-proselytizing" prayer could be lution backing student-initiated University students need to be "They're scared they'll be President John Couch II foresees allowed at public school events such prayer at school sporting events. Having a diverse faculty benefits as graduation. all students and adds to the "intellec- prepared in an ever changing envi- shunned by the community or be trouble if prayer is disallowed. Couch and Mayor Robert Cheek tual discourse" of the University, she ronment in order lo understand dif- labeled an atheist or devil worship- "It would be a huge disappoint- The judge had also allowed the say the vast majority of Santa Fe res- ferent cultures and do business, she per like I was." said the 18-year-old ment not only for us but for the same limited prayers at football idents favor prayer at football said. A diverse faculty includes games. But the 5th Circuit said those diversity in ethnic, geographic, said. senior, who wrote newspaper nation," he said. "Students and pri- games. They downplay reports of lifestyle and religious differences, "We don't have to be boring — columns against the practice. vate citizens would have their rights prayers arc out of bounds, ruling that friction between the sides, bul admit it's fun to explore other cultures ,is taken away from them on public the games are "hardly the sober type that peer pressure might prevent she said. Nearly five years after two fami- property. I think it would be the start of annual event thai can be appropri- some discussion. "I believe we Still have a lot to do opposed to being tearful about it," lies filed a lawsuit against the Santa of further downfalls." ately solemnized with prayer." here in terms of diversity." Childs He school district over the prayers, "Anti-prayer is not a popular Shuford s.nd Gov. George W. Bush, who is The Supreme Court is limiting its opinion,"Check said. "I guess when the U.S. Supreme Court will hear seeking the Republican presidential review to only the prayers-at-foot- you have an overwhelming majority USG oral arguments in the case on nomination, and state Attorney Gen- ball games issue. supporting prayer, there are proba- its awards banquet io covet the cosl Wednesday. It will be the court's eral John Cornyn filed briefs sup- Continued from page 1. The school district responded to bly those who are scared to come of the shirts first major school prayer ruling porting student-led prayer. the 5th Circuit ruling by crafting forward." Even though the leadership since 1992, when it barred clergy- The identities of the two families strict guidelines banning pi .'-game Mason. Bruce and only a handful "I'm sadly disappointed with our retreat is now causing financial led invocations and benedictions at who filed the lawsuit — one prayer, and warned senior M rian of other people held a demonstration budget and I have been for a long graduation ceremonies. Catholic and one Mormon — were Ward, elected by fellow students lo at (he homecoming game in October. time." Stuarl said. "I think we problems, members agreed it was a At issue is whether public school good event. sealed by the courts. deliver brief messages solemnizinw They say they represent a large should pay for our shins so it was districts can allow students to initi- Their lawsuit alleged that the football games, that she would be silent contingent that believes pre- our mistake." "We still put on a good event, aie .md lead prayers over the public- even though this came from it." Slu school district's policy of allowing disciplined if she prayed. gamc prayer wrongly entangles Instead of having USG members address system before the football students to lead prayers at home church and state pay for iheir own shirts, the assem- an said. Ward's family filed suit in Sep- games. A decision is expected by football games violated the First tember, arguing that the guidelines "Deep inside. I know it's not bly decided to allocate money from "There's nothing to hide. This late June. other locations lo pay for the bill. Amendment by creating a "perva- violated her free speech rights. A right for someone lo take advantage was a g.xid event, and ii was worth For some of the 10,000 residents sive religious atmosphere." U.S. District Court judge agreed that of a public forum to broadcast then USG spent its executive contin- every penny we spent on it, and even of Santa Fe, a bedroom community gency and uxik money away from Mason, whose four children the guidelines the school had written religious beliefs," said Bruce, a more," Whyde s.nd 40 miles southeast of Houston with attended Santa Fe schools, said were unconstitutional and ruled thai Roman Catholic. "People need to more churches than restaurants, the about 25 families, angered by the school could not censor Ward's think about the person silling next lo Supreme Court's decision has pro- numerous incidents including distri- speech. Ihem who may not be a Christian."
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"The non-conference games will F.astern Michigan faces off against also give the pitchers and the other Young WSU team features BG in a I p.m. doubleheader. The position players some preparation Toledo games start the 28-game con- for the conference games." Schmitz ference schedule for the Brown and said. power hitting, solid pitching Orange. Last weekend, the Falcons swept "We've got a lot of work ahead of Buffalo in a three-game home stand DOROTHY WRONA WSU Junior Michelle Demmitt. a us. but this is what we practice for in Saturday and Sunday: 7-1. 15-11 SlIlRTS WRITHR Great Lakes and AII-MCC selection the fall and winter." freshman Corey and 3-2. In the 3-2 victory on Sun- at second base, had a .422 batting Loomis said. "We've got a lot of day, junior Lee Morrison and sopho- average last season. Amber Keller, Coming off a 2-2 weekend, ihe more Sean Ryan hit opposite-field depth and when guys are down, we Falcon softball team looks to get who plays first base and is a desig- need other guys to step up and lead home runs to rally the Falcon. back in the win column this after- nated hitter, was another All-Great us." Loomis fell that the wins, especially noon when ihey face the Wnghl Lakes selection in 1999. with a .367 None of the teams the Falcons Sunday's, were team victories. Stale Raiders in Dayton. average and six round-trippers. will face have incredibly good "We all came together and when Wright State, a member of the Senior pitcher Kim Sycks pro- records. The Golden Grizzlies of it came down to it. Morrison and Midwestern Collegiate Conference. vides experience on the mound. Lasi Oakland stand at 8-10 overall, while Sean Ryan stepped up and hit big is coming off 3 9-1 run al Ihe Rebel season. Sycks had a 13-7 record. Michigan holds a 6-12-1 overall and home runs." he said. "Our team real- Games in Orlando. Fla. Their wins with a microscopic 1.62 earned-run an 0-4 Big Ten standing. Toledo car- ly came together." include victories over Youngstown ries a 5-6 overall mark and the "Ii was nice to see a come-from- State. Drexel and Vermont. average and 89 strikeouts. Eagles of Eastern Michigan have behind victory." Schmitz said. Under eighlh-ycar head coach Sycks is also a threat on offense, complied a 6-13 overall record. Next week, the Falcons head to Sheila Nahgang. the Raiders have with a .313 batting average, six "Everybody in the conference is Wright State on Tuesday, host steadily improved since 1993. when home runs and 26 RBIs in 1999 they w'enl 10-27 (2-14 in Ihe MCC). good." BG coach Danny Schmitz Detroit Mercy on Wednesday, travel Freshman pitcher Kristin Buli- said. "Toledo will be exciting to Western Michigan for a twin-bill Last season, they finished with a 33- nick. who led her high school team because they are our rivals. Each on Saturday and stop off at Central 20 record, and a 6-6 MCC record. to ihe Michigan state semifinals game is very important." Michigan for a Sunday doublehead- Nationally, the Raiders were twice, is also expected to see some Schmitz feels the large amount of er. ranked 19th in slugging percentage. work his team has ahead of them is a Game times are set for 3 p.m. on 20th in batting average and 30th in game experience this season. M1KJE LEHMKUHLE/The BG News good thing. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 1 p.m. stolen bases per game. Jessie Milosek. Rebekah Tipton SAFE - Bowling Green first baseman Sean Ryan collects a failed 'This is something most of the Like BGSU. Wright Stale has a or Andrea Genter are expected to pickoff attempt in a game played this weekend. northern teams do." he said. "We young team. Four freshmen, seven start on the mound ''or the Falcons I See BASEBALL, page 9. sophomores, four juniors and three this afternoon. seniors make up the roster. Howev- er, the Raiders return all 10 starters The Falcons will play a double- and 14 letter winners from lasl sea- header against WSU today. Game son one is scheduled for 2 p.m. and Men open MAC with win, women stop Miami Power hitting is a strength for game two is set for 4 p.m. DOROTHY WRONA the flight.flight. Acevcdo downed Jeronie Barnes Nicolas Lopez-Acevedo deleaieddefeated SPORTSSlIIRTS WWarn HI Ilk K "'"I feltfell lhalthai with Ihethe windy condi- and Brandon OilOn 8-3 to take ihe sec- Vincent by a 6-1. 6-3 margin in the tions. II couldn't do whal II do best, ond flighi.flight. fifthfifth flight.flight. Wnh three shutout victories ai which is hi! big forehands." Kossoii Micael Lopez-Acevedo and Peter At number six singles. Micael Former RedHawk Keefe Courts this past weekend, the said. "I don'l think it would have Gardonyi completed the doubles Lopez-Acevedo completed the Fal- men's tennis learn exlcnded its «m been so close if it weren't for the sweep with an 8-3 victory over Cam cons second sweep of the day with a nmg streak to five games and now wind." Vincent and Milch Regenfus. 6-2. 6-2 decision over Neave. Men vs. Robert Morris shines among peers siands 1-0 in ihe Mid-American Micacl Lopez-Acevedo defeated The Falcons continued their Conference Jusiin Brtko 6-2.6-1, domination in the singles flights. Sunday, the Falcons took on ihe The Falcons began ihe weekend Gabel won Ihe fourth flight 6-1. Kossoff. playing number one singles Robert Morris Colonials, a North- Saturday morning against MAC 7-5 over the Bulls' Emihovich for the first time in his collegiate easiern Conference powerhouse, for as only rookie starter rival Buffalo. Sonny llunyh. playing number five tennis career, fell in the first set to ihe third match of the weekend Brandon Oabel and Viiek Wild singles, took a 6-4. 6-2 decision Jeronie Barnes 0-6. but came back to Brandon Gabel and Vitek Wild took the first doubles OJXMICJ ihe match with a 8-2 defeat from Powell. Pcler ■ ■ on winning team 01 Budi SusantO and Justin Brtko. Gardonyi com "With the windy conditions, I couldn't do flight from John Geoff lliscox and Micacl Lopez- Hollis and Mario Acevedo won an 8-3 second flight shutout with a 6^7! what I do best, which is hit big forehands. Woldt 8-5. THI AssoriATKi) PRESS Szczerbiak has averaged 15.2 match against Fery Kariman and 6-2 victory over / don't think it would have been so close if Ed Hiscox and points. 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists Dave Emihovich. Micael Lopez- MINNEAPOLIS — It's not as in 38.2 minutes per game. He has Acevedo took an 8-4 In the third doubles flighi. Mike '"'Men'' \l Dcni- it weren't for the wind." ihough Wally Szczcrbiak's rookie slarled 19 in a row and learn success Kossoii and Nicolas Lopez-Aceve- son Mike Kossoff decision from Tony season had been unsuccessful before has followed: the Wolves are 17-5 Swiamck and Jesse do downed Tim Powell and Brent Later lhal day. Sam Mitchell went down with a when he scores 14 or more points. ihe Falcons faced ft; men S tennis player Mc Kenna 8-4. Persia 8 : sprained left ankle "Whal he's done is, he's another Division III power Sonny Huynh and The Falcons owned singles play. Bui Szczcrbiak's year with ihe scoring option on the floor." Saun- Nicolas Lopez-Acevedo. playing in Dcnison The Falcons, competing in lake ihe flight 6-0. 6-1. Nicolas Lopez-Acevedo won the Minnesota Fimberwolves turned third flight by default over Mamoun ders said. "He has been very good ihe first flight, defeated Susanto 6-4. their second match of the day. dom- Vitek Wild, playing number iwo around dramatically during those 14 inated Ihe Big Red singles, defeated Newman 6-3. 6-0. Al Kattani and Pat Samady. defensively for us and he has the 6 2 games. Vitek Wild and Brandon Gabel Brandon Gabel took three sets to Wild won a close first flight set ability lo break things down offen- Kossoff laced strong opponent in Coach Flip Saunders' decision to used volleys, accurate serves and win Ihe third flight over Ott. 6-4. 1- over Hollis. 7-5. but defeated him 6- sively. He's probably one of ihe bel- freshman .sensation Kariman. hul insert Szczerbiak. the sixih pick in pulled out ihe victory 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 strong relurns lo Iheir advantage in a 6. 6-4. 0 in ihe second set lo take the flighi. ter one-on-one offensive players." first flighi dcfcal of Cole Newman Hiscox downed Karamveer the draft lasi summer from Miami of The Timberwolves have won six (7-1). Down 5-2 in the second. Kos Ohio, in ihe starting lineup has paid soil won ihe resi of ihe poinl.s lo lake and Pagel Neave. Premnarayan 6-2. 6-3 for a founh in a row and are 14-3 in iheir last 17 Geoff Hiscox and Nicolas Lopez- flight win. i See TENNIS, page 8. immediate dividends. games. While Chicago's Elton Brand. Houston's Steve Francis and the Los Men's NCAA Angeles Clippers' Lamar Odom grabbed ihe early headlines among rookies. Szczerbiak is satisfied with his role on the Wolves. Michigan State obvious Final 4 favorite, must handle "I'm the only rookie starting for a winning team that's going to the playoffs." he said. "That's some- streaking Badgers for 4th time to avoid repeat of 1999 thing I really value, because others aren't going to get that chance." I HI ASSOCIATED PRESS "I don'l think ii's ever easy lo Minnesota (43-26) became the beat a learn iwice or beat a learn Associated Press. sixth Western Conference team to Photo secure a postseason spot Sunday As Michigan Slate struts into the ihrcc times." Izzo said. "We know Final Four, its No. I seed intact after us going to be tough 10 beat a learn CELEBRATE with a 106-101 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors. iwo weekends of March Madness, four times. They are on a roll and - Michigan making shots now." Szczerbiak is sixth among rook- ihe Sparlans musi wonder how ihose State coach Michigan Stale also knows Wis- ies in scoring, with III points per other guys with suspect credentials Tom Izzo pre- got there. consin can rebound. The Badgers game. Just iwo players drafted after pares to cut North Carolina and Wisconsin were the only team to beal ihe Spar- him rale higher among rookie scor- the final were questionable for ihe NCAA lans on Ihe boards all season until ing leaders — but not by much. lournamenl iwo weeks ago, thrilled Iowa Slale did so in ihe Midwesl strings down Chicago's Ron Artesl is averaging even lo be considered after 13-loss Regional finals. after the 11.7 points and Cleveland's Andre seasons and more lhan happy with Michigan Slate's senior leader- Spartans' Miller scores 11.3 points a game. their No 8 seeds. ship of Mateen Cleaves. Charlie Bell NCAA Mid- Saunders said he's pleased with Everybody knew Florida, ils ros- and Morris Peterson is crucial ihis west regional Szczerbiak's progress, even though the 6-fool-8 small forward may not ier crammed with freshmen and lime of year. The Spartans, winners victory over of nine straight games, overtook be in the starting lineup when the sophomores, was simply loo young Iowa State lo withstand the pressure Iowa State with a 23-5 run in the last playoffs start. six minutes and did (he same thing Saturday. "He just gives us another dimen- So here are the Tar Heels. Bad- MSU is the gers and Galors — all dressed up iwo nights earlier, scoring the last 17 sion and what it does is once Sam and ready lo join Michigan Siaic as points against Syracuse. only No. 1 gets really healthy and comes back, ihe lournamenl reaches Indianapolis Wisconsin is getting hoi 3-poinl seed left in I it just gives us a little bit more pop for ihe NCAA semifinals on Satur- shooting from Division II transfer the tourna- off (he bench." Saunders said. day The championship is at ihe Jon Bryan!. And coach Dick Bennett ment. Szczerbiak, who had a career- RCA Dome on Monday night. thinks his team won't be disturbed right lime to piece together their first thrilled with the turnaround. "We have nine high 27 points in the Wolves' 109-82 Michigan State, returning to the by the Final Four hype. four-game winning streak. They "I am so happy for the team and guys that have been lo ihe Sweci win over Milwaukee March 19, said Final Four for the second straight "This is a very level-headed have reached the final weekend for so proud of them." he said. "They 16." sophomore guard Teddy Dupay he doesn't have to be starting to be year, is Ihe logical favorite as Ihe lasl group." he said. "If the very worst the 15th lime and third in ihe lasl really hung in there all year through said. "How many other (earns have happy. No. I standing. thing that happens to us is that we're four years. some difficult limes and helped keep lhal? It's nol a lot." In fact, he said he's enjoying the "The pressure has been there just happy to be there and don't play "I think Ihis team is in a class by me up." Freshman guard Bretl Nelson ride — and learning as much as pos- since ihe first (preseason) magazine very well, then we have a very good itself." point guard Ed Cola said. "It Florida was saved in the tourna- said ihe Galors earned their way to sible along the way. came out." coach Tom Izzo said. life." took awhile to get used lo each oihci ment opener by Mike Miller's bas- Indianapolis. "I think we have a real veteran • I luse guys deserve what ihey got." In the other semifinal. North Car- and find a way to win The learns ket with a fraction of a second left "1 knew this was going to hap- ; team and we have great veteran In Ihe semifinals. Ihe Spartans olina, a perennial Final Four team, that I was on in the past, guys knew against Butler. From there, the pen." he said. "I knew something players who have been very influen- face off with Big Ten rival Wiscon- was nol expeeied lo get there Ihis what it took to win This team got it Gators have flourished, beating first special was going lo happen because tial in helping our young guys learn sin for (he fourth time ihis season. year. It faces a Florida team thai done laic in the season, but there No. 1 seed Duke and then No. 3 of how hard we all work. I'm really about life in the NBA." Szczerbiak Michigan Slate has won Ihe first almost did not escape the first round. couldn't be a belter time for it." Oklahoma State lo win Ihe East. excited. This is a once-in-a-lifetime said last week in a chat on three — the only games Wisconsin The Tar Heels have emerged Coach Bill Guthndge. under fire And don't worry about them opportunity. We've got lo seize the | NBA.com. has lost since Feb 2 from a season long funk, picking the when North Carolina struggled, is being loo young, either. moment." I Page 8 The BG News Tuesday, March 28, 2000 SPORTS WWW.bgnews.com/sports Returnee gives men's track a boost, field remains women's strength DEREK McCORD after finishing some student teach- Martin said was good enough for 27th place. Ed Stonestreet finished close behind "I think we did a real good job SPORTS WRITER ing. The biggest problem facing the Martin is thinking of lessening in 16th. representing Bowling Green," Mar- As the returing MAC champion men last weekend was the condition the number of events that Clay will Despite a 12 hour ride in a van. tin said. "We look like a top notch The men's and women's irack in the event, Hustler used his open- of sprinters Rah'Shccn Clay and run in to give him time to heal in the Manin was very pleased with the program out there. Just sitting in the learns headed south last weekend to ing meet to prove that he did not Ricco Oglesby. Clay and Oglesby next couple of weeks. way his team competed even with stands and watching us we were Tuscaloosa, Ala., lo compete in the miss a beat by winning his event are suffering from hamstring Other top Bowling Green finish- running open events on Friday and very competitive every time we hit Alabama Relays. with a throw of 204-47 feet. injuries, but still ran in the meet. ers for the men's squad were Chad then going to the relays on Saturday. the track. I think right now we arc in The men's team got a really big "We kind of knew that he had the Despite the injuries. Clay finished Kunkle with a 10th place finish in Bowling Green finished eighth a real good shape and giving the boost last weekend when John Hus- potential of winning it down there 14th in the 200 meter with a time of the 10.000m with a time of among the 24 NCAA Division I MAC the respect it deserves." tler got his first chance to compete and the potential to win most 21.50 and Oglesby finished the 32:14.56. Pat Miller finished the teams that competed in the Relay 100m with a time of 10.90. which since coming back to the program meets," men's head coach Sterling 800m in 14th place while teammate Invitational. i See TRACK, page 9. TENNIS Continued from page 7. inated the singles flights, losing only first doubles flight to Anna Mitina the last one. and Ana Cerrcto 8-3. Rhodes defeated Grujic 6-3. 6-0 Geoff Hiscox won the second Deidee Bissinger and Meghan flight 6-1,6-1 over Mario Woldt. in the second flight Peter Gardonyi. playing in the Wasilewski pulled out a narrow Rhodes won a narrow 9-8 (3) deci- third flight, defeated Tony Swianlek victory against Dilley. Wasilewski sion to Kelly Peller and Karolina took the first set 6-4. then edged Dil- by a 6-3, 6-1 margin. Pierko, thanks to a tie breaker. Micael Lopez-Acevedo look the ley 7-6 with a two-point tiebreaker fourth flight from Jesse McKenna 6- for the third flight win. Sheela Cabling and Jessie 4,6-1. School history was made in the Watkins took the third doubles flight fourth flight. Senior Deidee Mike Kossoff won the first set of from Devon Bissinger and Tracy the fifth flight 6-0. and was awarded Bissinger defeated Echko 6-1, 6-4. the match when El Kattani retired. With the win. the 75th of her colle- Howitt 8-2. giate career. Bissinger became the The Falcons struggled in singles Huynh shut out Samedy 6-0, 6-0 winningest player in BGSU to for the Falcons' third sweep of the women's tennis history. action, winning only one flight. weekend. "Actually, it really hasn't hit me Bratton lost the first flight to The Falcons are now 9-4 on the yet." Bissinger said of her new Mitina 6-4. 6-4. season. On Friday, they will travel to school record. Columbus to battle the Rice Owls. Bissinger added that playing her Rhodes, playing number two sin Women vs. Miami best, not setting the record, was her gles. suffered a 6-2. 6-2 defeat at the Going into Friday's match, the main focus in the first part of the hands of Ana Ccrrelo. Falcon women's tennis team had season. lost 23 consecutive matches to the "I didn't want to think about it. I Erika Wasilewski played a strong Miami RedHawks. That ended with just wanted to go out there and play third flight, but lost to Kelly Peller a 5-2 Falcon victory. tennis." 1-6, 6-4. 7-6 (4) in three sets. Abby Bratton and Erika Devon Bissinger. playing behind Wasilewski began the day with an 8- her sister in the fourth flight, defeat- Deidee Bissinger. at number four 5 doubles victory over Ivona Grujic ed l-lin Bengtsson in straight sets 6- doubles, won the first set 6-1. but and Janet Baker. 4. 6-4. dropped the next two sets 6-4, 6-4. Deidee Bissinger and Meghan Miami's number six singles play- Rhodes scored another 8-5 victory er Alyson Gabel, sister of Falcon Winning two set tiebreakers. against Catherine Dilley and Kadija men's tennis player Brandon Gabel. Pierko beat Devon Bissinger in three Richards in the second flight. defeated Tracy Howitt 6-2. 6-1. sets at the fifth flight. 6-4. 5-7. 7-5. Miami's duo of Erica Echko and Women vs. Marshall Alyson Gabel edged Devon On Saturday afternoon, the Fal- Playing in the sixth flight, Howitt Bissinger and Tracy Howell 8-6 in cons took on the Marshall Thunder- pulled out BGSU's lone singles vie the third flight. ing Herd. tory over Watkins 6-0. 3-6. 6-2. Bratton dropped the first singles Abby Bratton and Erika flight to Richards by a 7-6 (3). 6-2 Wasilewski, despite playing strong The Falcons' next match is at margin. After that, the Falcons dom- volleys and long points, dropped the Akron at I p m on Friday NFL meetings focus on violence THK ASSOCIATED PRESS to owners, coaches and other club Tomorrow, coaches Mike Holm- officials. gren of Seattle, Tony Dungy of PALM BEACH. Fla. — NFL Tagliabue. as usual, accentuated Tampa Bay and Brian Billick of Bal- commissioner Paul Tagliabue isn't positive developments. He called timore will lead a panel discussion concerned about the league's image. last year's title game the best in on handling troublesome players He jusl wants the violence to stop. Super Bowl history. He also pointed But, beyond the debates, the That was the backdrop against to the competitive balance — others league has taken no specific steps on which the NFL opened its annual call it mediocrity — that enabled the confronting this problem. spring meeting yesterday. On-field St. Louis Rams to go from 4-12 to "We're going to reassess the level issues have given way to more dis- an NFL championship. of discipline." said Tagliabue. who turbing problems, the most serious Outside the meeting rooms, how- two weeks ago handed down the of which are murder charges against ever, discussions focused on the first suspensions in NFL history for two players. spate of player arrests — and some off-field violence. MIKE LEHMKUHLE/Tne BG News "The issue isn't one of image. It's convictions — for a variety of Two game-suspensions were RETURN - BG men s tennis player Micael Lopez-Acevedo displays his backhand return. The Fal- a substantive issue of player con- crimes. Charged with murder are given to Matt O'Dwyer of Cincin- cons have won five straight matches after last weekend's sweap. duct." Tagliabue said after his annu- Ray Lewis of Baltimore and Rac nati and Jumbo Elliott of the New al speech on the state of the league Carruth. formerly of Carolina. 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Summer (tycLteeb tor other Ohio Residents Call 1-800-954-TRI-C • View Our Summer Schedule at www.tri-c.cc.oh.us/summer00 Deadline is Thursday, April 13 at 4 p.m. ( Tuesday, March 28, 2000 The BG News Page 9 SPORTS www.bgnews.com/sportb *»mp ♦ nmmr:-A i*J -,*■ National Basketball Association Monday's Sports Transactions National Hockey League Men's Golf Places Sth BASEBALL All Times EST Falcon golfer Jonalhon SmaneHi led Bowling EASTERN CONFERENCE American Ltlgur EASTERN CONFERENCE Green lo a fiflh place finish al Ihe Kaslern Ken- BALTIMORE ORIOLES-Purchawd the conlracl of Rill' Tim Wot- Atlantic Division lucky Spring Invitational Friday and Saturday. Atlantic Division retl W Smarrelli placed 13th individually and shot a 76, w 73 and 75 in Ihe three round tournament He totaled I Pel CB CLEVELAND INDIANS—Traded SS Jos* OlmtJa lo the Chicago a 224, 19 shots behind ihe leader. Miami 43 26 623 While Son for future considerations. Traded RHP Steve Falteisek to the x-New Jersey 42 26 97 ••Philadelphia 40 23 95 Chad Collins won Ihe tournament with a 205. New York 43 26 623 _ Florida Marlins for SS Victor Rodriguez U The Methodist College golfer also took home a Pittsburgh 32- 35 8 78 Philadelphia 41 28 594 2 MINNESOTA TWINS—Optioned OF Chad Allen to Salt Lake of the piece of the team title Methodist shot an 871 and NY Rangers 29 37 11 72 Orlando 35 36 493 9 PCL Reassigned OF Robin Jennings. C Jeff Smith, INT Mario Valez, and finished 20 shots ahead of second-place Morehcad RJ1P Mike Lincoln lo their minor-league camp Released RHP Bobby NY Islanders 46 Boston 30 40 429 131/2 a S3 Stale Eastern Kentucky and Belmont followed Ayala Northeast Division N'ew Jersey 29 40 420 14 Morehead Stale with scores of 900 and 901. respec- OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Reassigned LHP Terry Burrows, RHP Jon W L T RT Pis Washington 25 46 352 19 tively. Ratliff and C Cody McKay to their minor-league camp x-Toronto 41 27 7 3 92 Bowling Green i.ilaled 905. Justin Gillham shot SEATTLE MARINERS—Placed OF Brad Hunter on waivers for the Ottawa 37 26 11 2 87 a three-round 226 for BG . >.nd landed in an eight- Cenlral Division ■ purpose of giving him his unconditional release Montreal 32 35 9 3 76 way lie for 17th place. ■ Indiana 47 23 671 — TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Signed OF Marty Cordova to a minor- Buffalo 31 34 10 3 75 Toronlo 39 30 565 7 1/2 league contract Boston 23 34 18 6 70 Charlotte 38 31 551 8 1/2 National Invitation lournament , National League Southeast Div'ision IJelroit 36 33 522 10 1/2 Second Round COLORADO ROCKIES—Released LNF David Howard Reassigned W L T RT Pts Milwaukee Monday, March 20 33 37 471 14 LHP Fd Vosberg and OF Bubba Carpenter to their minor-league camp x-Washington 41 23 94 11 1 7t \aviel64 'kveland 27 42 391 19 1/2 ■ Optioned C Ben Petrick to Colorado Springs of the PCL x Florida 40 30 5 5 90 Perm Stale 105. Siena 103 Allan la 25 44 362 21 1/2 FLORIDA MARLINS—Optioned RHP Hector Almonte, INF Amaury Carolina 32 33 10 0 74 Kern 81. Villon ova 67 <. hkasjo 55 203 14 32 1/2 Garcia and OF Julio Ramirez to Calgary of the PCL Optioned INF Pablo Tampa Bay 17 49 7 49 Bngham Young 82, Southern Illinois 57 Ozuna to Portland of the Eastern League Assigned INF Chns Clapinski. Atlanta 13 54 37 Tuesday, Match 21 WESTERN CONFERENCE RHP Jason Gnlli and C Chns Tremie lo their rrunor-leagur camp North ( ifoUnf StlleaO, Arizona stale 57 MONTREAL EXPOS—Optioned OF Milton Bradley and OF-IB Fer- WESTERN CONFERENCE Wake Forest 72, New M. . Midwest Division nando Seguignol to Ottawa of the International League Assigned Kill' Cenlral Division ippt70,SouthWCM Mi-s.i.in Slate 4h 1 w L Pel CB Shdyne Bennett lo their minor-league camp W L T RT I'ls California 60, Georgetown 4s it-Utah 47 21 691 — SAN DIEGO PADRES—Optioned RHP Buddy Carlyle lo Las Vegas x-St Louis 48 17 10 0 106 of mel\ 1 9M twlgncii RHP Stan Spencer, RHP Mall Whiteside and INF Third Round »-San Antonio 44 25 638 3 1/2 x-Detroil 45 22 9 2 101 Ralph Milliard to Us Vegas Wednesday, March 22 x- Minnesota 43 26 623 4 1/2 OlK,lfcM J'- 37 9 2 69 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS—Announced RHP Ken Ray has cleared Penn State SI. Ken! 74 29 Nashville 26 43 7 7 66 DIUM 40 420 16 1/2 NotTC Dome "4. Hnvih.im Youne, 5J waivers and was sent outright lo Fresno of the PCL. Northwest Division Denver 28 42 400 20 Thursday, March 23 BASKETBALL Houston 2b 44 371 22 W L T RT Pis North ' .iroim.i Stale 77 Mississippi 54 ATLANTA HAWKS—Signed G Drew Bam 29 84 Vancouver 19 50 275 281/2 Colorado 36 II 1 Fnday, March 24 LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS—Waived G Troy Hudson Signed F Edmonton u 31 16 80 Wake Forest 7o, California W Eldrick Bohannon to a 10-day contract 34 14 78 Pacific Division Vancouver 28 FOOTBALL Calgary N 37 9 74 Semifinals x-i A Uken 59 12 831 — CAROLINA PANTHERS— Terminated thecontnd of DB MikeScur- Pacific Division Al Madison Square Garden (-Portland 51 18 719 7 lock W L T RT Pis New York c-Phoonlx 45 24 652 13 NEW V(>RK '"I /? Forrest Creasonft GOLF COURSE TIME TO GET BACK INTO THE East Poe Road 419-372-2674 RAT RACE. DON'T LOSE OUT ON LEASING 2000-2001 Over sleep? No Worry! \1 Campus is across the street. ""Savings ■,117 F. Merry St. #5 & #7 Two bedroom furnished apartments. Student $585.00 per month for a 12 month lease plus electric. ^ Spring 520 E. 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Classifieds! 501-0875. EOE. lations using computer data processing of August Work consists ot operating wards downtown BG. 352-9523 equipment, including floor buffers and An Open Invitation to all Nurses software packages, and wnte analytical 719 4th. 3 bedrooms. 1 bath, central air. •>Q<>3 | These are the Daze — for diversity MEDITATIONS •iicaltnObgnc' | Popovich/Nieto — just the Vision will be sponsor- movement, as well as issues the peak of the week," Bettler said. Students can JJO out and ticket for student involvement ing .1 wide spectrum of events for g/l/b/t teachers. BY IIM I MARSHAa, EDfTOft, hmleeebgnW bgiu edu next week, in the form of the The Rainbow Cabaret paint the town, on their way to five-day program Rainbow will be held 9 p.m., Tuesday, prom. This year's theme is Because the mission of being student leaders, they're Daze. Apr. 4. The audience will cer- How Do You Talk to an The Campus Buzz is to encour- students. Just like us. They've The second annual tainly be tickled pink after Angel?" age student involvement and been where we've been in event series is "an interactive Vision members perform a The Vision prom create an awareness of special terms of academics, dealing way of educating the campus wide variety of talent, ranging gives g/l/b/t people the prom programs, regular Buzz readers with the administration, living about gay, lesbian, bisexual, from poetry and music to dra- that they never had in high are thought to be event fanatics. on-campus, living off-campus, and Iransgender issues," said matic readings, monologues school," Bettler said. If this describes you, juggling school and work and Tony Schwab, Vision publicity and improv. Prom is for everyone, then you've probably seen family and friends — they're chair. He said that there are Schwab saal that Schwab added. Marcos Popovich and Rebecca real people with the leadership some new events from last Vision hopes to bring cultural "It really is community Nieto at many of qualifications and year, "but the fun will be the diversity tn the University building because all kinds ol your favorite events goals to guide the same." community through the couples will be there. on campus. Or per- student body as its According to Michelle cabaret. Individuals are also welcome, haps, they organized leaders next year. Beltler, \ision events chair, This is a reallv great too." or had a hand in The Campus there will be Vision officers time to see other people's tal- As a week of events, planning some of the Buzz fully endorses present at all events. Students ents," Bettler said Rainbow Dote is educating in events you attended the Popovich and are welcome to ask anv ques- Wednesday, Apr. 5 a fun way through awareness and enjoyed. This Nieto ticket for USG tions they may have about gay marks the National Day of by breaking stereotypes. Sair of president and vice or lesbian issues, she said. Silence. It is an all-day event, Sophomore Kelly ndergraduate president. Read their "The events them- which Schwab said will incor- Ketcham plans on attending Student Government flyers, hear them selves are fun and educational. porate anyone who is a minor- some of the events at Rainbow candidates have set Marcos Popovich speak, and you will We encourage people to get ity and provide anyone who Daze. Ketcham is not a Vision standards for stu- and Rebecca Nieto see much of yourself involved and also to ask ques- wants to with a chance to member, but she said. We dent leaders every- in these candidates, tions," she said. speak out without saying a went last year, and we had a where. Hardworking, deter- as they truly represent and Live Homosexual Acts word. lot of fun. It's a great chance to mined, experienced and head- exemplify the campus as a will be featured on Monday, Participants will be meet new people." strong, Popovich and Nieto are whole. Apr. 3. Bettler said that Vision given a card which will "People should come responsible for much of the USG elections will take members will be meeting on explain their gray moods. because it's going to be a lot of great multicultural and resi- place Tues, Mar. 28-Thurs, Mar. the lawn in front of the "The cards will say fun, and you might actually dential programming on this 30, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Education Building so that stu- that the particular student is learn something," Schwab campus. Union Oval and locations on dents can have a chance to see taking a vow of silence to rep- said. "It's a great series of Also, in addition to campus. what homosexuals are like in resent the unheard voice of events for everyone." their actual environment, minorities," Schwab said. We "It's important that Schwab said that true hope to bring about awareness other people go," Ketcham nature of Live Homosexual through this peaceful protest* said. It helps to make people | Rainbow Daze 2000 Events Acts will be kept secret until This is the first year open-minded. A lot of preju- that the day of silence will be dice come from not under- the actual program, but added THURSDAY, APRIL 6 it will serve as a day-long rally, extended multiculturally, he standing." MONDAY, APRIL 3 and like all Rainbow Daze said Ketcham said that "You don't have to be Vision is helpful because it Live Homosexual Acts Film: "My Life in Pink" events, will be open to all stu- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Transgender Panel dents. gay, lesbian or bisexual to feel helps to inform people. Die effects of being a minority," "I wish that more peo- Education Lawn 7 p.m. "People will have to Location TBA come and check it out to see Schwab said. "Anyone and ple knew about it," she said. everyone is encouraged to par- Bettler believes that Kev Jennings for themselves what it's all FRIDAY, APRIL 7 about," he said. ticipate." Rainbow Daze will be a fun 6 p.m. and informative time for 111 Olscamp If you're green with Wednesday evening, "How Do You Talk to an participants in the Day of everyone. envy from what you see, TUESDAY, APRIL 4 Angel?" 3rd Annual Vision Bettler said you can even get in Silence will stop feeling so blue "Vision is all-inclu- Prom-You-Never-Had on the action and join in the by breaking the silence. sive," Bettler said. "We really Bettina Heinz, an interperson- want to stress that all people Rainbow Cabaret 9 p.m.-2 a.m. rally yourself. 9 p.m. Harshman Community Suite Later that evening, al communication professor at are welcome to all the events, Tickets $5 Kevin Jennings will be speak- the University, will be leading which are free. Prom is the Honors Center ing to University students a discussion, which Schwab only (event with a fee], but everything will be a great WtwasDAY, APRIL 5 Moil All times, dates and loca about gay, lesbian, bisexual, said will address any issues tions are subject to change. transgender, queer, question- that the Day of Silence brought time." Daily Rainbow Daze National Day of Silence ing and straight supportive up. 8 a.m.-5p.m Call the Vision Office at (419) (g/1/b/t/q/q/ss) issues. "Thursday, Apr. 6 will events begin April 3 and run 372-0555 for updates and be devoted to transgender through April 7. Prom costs $5 According to Bettler, Jennings Breaking the Silence mo^Mntorrnation. is a member of the Gay, issues," Bettler said. Events per person; all other events are planned include possible free of charge and open to all. 7 p.m. Lesbian and Straight 115 Education Education Network (GLSEN). speakers and movies focussing For more information, contact I He will speak on topics, such on transgender issues. the Vision Office at (419) 372- as the history of the g/l/b/t "Friday, Apr. 7 will be 0555. I THE CAMPUS BUZZ CALENDAR OF STARFEST 2000 CAMPUS FILM: STAR WARS: PUBLIC SKATING CONTEMPORARY 8 p.m. EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE Noon-2:15 pm CLARINET CONFERENCE Planetarium 9:15p.m. Ice Arena 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Serpents of the Sun. SI donation Ill Olscamp Bryan Recital Hall, Moore suggested. Free with University I.D. WINNIE THE POOH/TRICKSTER Musical Arts Center ANANSI The Conference features master BGSU COLLEGE REPUBLICANS BEYOND BG T-SHIRT SALES 7:30 p.m. classes with William O. Smith MEETING TBA Joe E. Brown Theater and Eric Mandat, as ivt'll as 9 p.m. Education Building steps Treehouse Troupe 2000 per- recitals by conference partici- BA 116 2000 Beyond BG Senior forms A. A. Milne stories and pants. For further information Come and check out "the BEST Celebration t-shirts. Come show short tales of folk hero of contact the MidAmerican party on campus!'' Our goal is your spirit and buy a t-slurt! western Africa. University Center for Contemporary Music to educate and motivate you-so Theatre Production. at BGSU at 419) 372-2685. get involved! COLLEGIATE CHORALE STARFEST 2000 SEXUAL HARASSMENT 8 p.m. 2 p.m. PREVENTION WORKSHOP Kobacker Hall, Moore Planetarium Musical Arts Center Kid Saturdays, Secret of the 9:30-11 a.m. Cardboard Rocket. SI donation Pallisler Conference Rm., The Collegiate Chorale is direct- ed by Mark Munson and the A suggested. Jerome Library Pre-registration not required. Cappella Choir is directed by MUSIC AT THE FOREFRONT: For more information, call Jan at Richard Recce. The concert is free and open to the public. WILLIAM 0. SMITH AND ERIC 372-8472. MANDAT, CLARINETISTS/ COMPOSERS ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE ART STARFEST 2000 AND DESIGN EXHIBITIONS 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Planetarium Bryan Recital Hall, Moore Bryan ana Wankelman 77ii' Mars Show, SI donation Musical Arls Center Galleries, Fine Arts Center PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE suggested. Smith, theoriginatoi of extended Annual show which continues ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE ART 8 p.m. woodwind techniques, is well through March 29 (closed AND DESIGN EXHIBITIONS Kobacker Hall, Moore PUBLIC SKATING known for his performance with the Dam Brubeck Quartet March 4-12). Free and open to 10a.m.-4 p.m. Musical Arts Center 8-10 p.m. Manila is professor of clarinet at all. Bryan and Wankelman This ensemble is directed by Ice Arena Galleries, Fine Arts Center Roger Schupp. This concert is Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and is considered READING BY T0MS0N HIGHWAY Annual show which continues free and open to the public. BRING YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE 4:30 p.m. through March 29 (closed PROFESSOR/MENTOR/COACH TO one of the leading figures in con- lOlAOIscampHall March 4-12). Free and open to INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES: LUNCH temporary clarinet technique. His plays explore the contempo- all. TABLEAU FERRAILLE TBA rary Indian in dominant while 8:15 p.m. Women Center, 107 Hanna society with lioth exciting an EDUCATION ABROAD Gish Film Theater Hall challenging results. Trained as a INFORMATIONAL SESSION Set in contemporary Senegal, Is there someone on campus -who concert pianist, Tomson turned 3:30-4:30 p.m. this film tells the story of a has made a "difference'' in your to playwriting as a way to por- 1103 Offenhauer West young politician, his wife edu- life at BGSU? Would you like tray Native people. Sponsored by Learn about the many opportu- cated in Europe, and his first the opprtunity to say "thank the Canadian Studies Center nities the Education Abroad icife, a young woman from a you" to a female professor, and the Government of Canada. Program has to offer. Call 2- small village who is perhaps the administrator, advisor, coach or Reservations suggested. Call 0309 for more information. only one to break away from the mentor? Now is your chance! 419.372.2457. dominant and often corrupt The Women's Center is hosting PUBLIC SKATING power of traditional, colonial, a free lunch for students and TOMSON HIGHWAY 8-10 pm and post-colonial elites. their invitees to honor all of the 4:30 p.m. Ice Arena women who make a difference in BEYOND BG T-SHIRT SALES the lives of students at BGSU. If lOlAOIscampHall WINNIE THE POOH/TRICKSTER Canadian playwright Highway AMERICAN INDEPENDENT TBA you would like to be part of this ANANSI is part of the Canadian Popular DIRECTOR SERIES: Education Building steps event, simply email us at wom- Culture series. Free and open to SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT 2000 Beyond BG Senior [email protected], or call us 2 p.m. Joe E. Brown Theatre the public. Call 372-2457 for BY SPIKE LEE Celebration t-shirts. Come show at 372-7227. Treehouse Troupe 2000 performs more information. 9 p.m. your spirit and buy a t-shirt! 107 Hanna Hall A. A. Milne stories and short tales of folk hero of western NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE Part of a bi-weekly film series Africa. University Theatre 8 p.m. focusing on the first features made by some of today's most Production. For tickets, call 419- Kobacker Hall, Moore 372-2719. Musical Arts Center important independent filmmak- Under the direction of Mikel ers. Sponsored by he Film Students Committee FACULTY ARTIST SERIES: Kuehn, the ensemble will pre- CHRISTOPHER SCHOLL, TENOR sent a free concert featuring 3 p.m. works by Earle Brown, fames Bryan Recital Hall, Moore Dashwo, David Gompper, Musical Arts Center Christian Lauba. April 1 PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION AP AND THE INTERNET BROWN BAG LUNCHEON: EDUCATION ABROAD VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE 6 p.m. 1 p.m. HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY: INFORMATIONAL SESSION 8 p.m. The French House Geoff Haynes, Online News MAKING AN INFORMED DECISION 3:30 -4:30 p.m. Bryan Recital Hall, Moore "Antoine de St. Exupery and The Editor/Project Manager, AP Noon 1103 Offenhauer West Musical Arts Center I ittle Prince: You can go home in Multimedia Services. Part of Women Center, 107 Hanna Learn about the many opportuni- This concert is part of lazz Week i/our memory." with Mr.Howard Communications Week. Hall ties the Education Abroad 2000. It is free and open to the Sherry. Presenter LuAnn Hogrefe, Program has to offer. Call 2-0309 public. JAZZ LAB BAND II Student HealthSen'ice, is a certi- for more information. Slorfesl 2000 8 p.m. fied nurse practitioner in STARFEST 2000 7:30 p.m. Kobacker Hall, Moore women's health who also has JAZZ LAB BAND I 8 p.m. Planetarium Musical Arts Center worked in a community family 8 p.m. Planetarium Comets are Coming! $1 donation This concert is part of jazz Week planning agency. LuAnn has a Kobacker Hall, Moore Ijind of the Southern Cross. SI suggested. 2000. It is free and open to the particular interest in the manage- Musical Arts Center donation suggested. public. ment of perimenopausal and post- This concert is part of lazz Week menopausal symptoms through 2000. It is free and open to the ROMEO AND JULIET STARFEST 2000 the use of hormone replacement public. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. therapy tHRTI. Appropriate uses, Eva Marie Saine Theatre Planetarium benefits, risks, and potential side ROMEO AND JULIET Shakespeare's story of young In Search of Planets with Life. $1 effects ofHRT will be discussed. 8 p.m. lovers separated by their feuding donation suggested. Eva Marie Saine Theatre families. University Theatre BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION Shakespeare's story of young Production. For Tickets, call 419- BGSU COLLEGE REPUBLICANS VALUES IN PUBLIC RELATIONS lovers separated by their feuding 372-2719. MEETING 1:30 p.m. families. University Theatre 9 p.m. 203 West Hall Production. For tickets, call 419- BA116 Thomas Klipstine. COMS Ph.D. 372-2719. ( onu- and check out "the BEST student and former PR manager, party on campus!" Our goal is to General Motors Corp. Part of INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES: SANS Low and Ethics in Journalism educate and motive you-so get Communications Week. S0LEII 2:30 p.m. invotvedl 8:15 p.m. 121 West Hall JOURNALISM ETHICS Gish Film Theater "Guerilla muckraking" journalist UA0-CAMPUS SALES USED CD SALE 2:30 p.m. Produced by renowned cinema Michael Moore gives his first talk IOa.m.-5 p.m. 203 West Hall veriti filmmaker, Chris Marker, of the day. 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There will be Ihv enter- CONTACTING AND NEGOTIATING Campus MAINSTREAM OPPORTUNITIES tainment as well as a drawing SEND FLYERS AND NEWS with various prizes. This is to WITH MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS This free financialplanning semi- 2:30 p.m. RELEASES VIA CAMPUS MAIL 9:30 a.m. nar, if you would like more infor- 201 West Hall make people aware of homeless- TO: THE CAMPUS BUZZ, WEST 303 Education Bldg. mation, contact Paul Pawlaczyk, Pat Highland, Editor-in-chief. LP ness. Admission is $5. Part of Communications Week. assistant director of alumni Gas magazine. Part of HALL. ATTN: TIM affairs, at 419-372-2701. Communications Week. SPOTLIGHT ON I BG presents new version of Romeo & Juliet THE INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF CULTURE & SOCIETY BY AuCE MOORE. ASSISTANT EDITOR. alttdmOfagn* bg. You could bet that Regan said. "It's about young music has also been com- most girls would love to don people, in love, with prob- posed especially for this per- | ISC5 program looks at Jewish- themselves in lavish dress- lems with their parents, formance. American fiction es—especially ones like Juliet authorities, dealing with Sepulveda is of Shakespearean fame emotions. This is where peo- involved in both the dancing It's a sad (act that most Professor Kolar will would wear. ple are at," he said. and sword fighting, and he students shudder at the present a seminar for the Then they would cer- Sepulveda agreed. said that both really add to thought of attending a scholar- English department's Works- tainly love the University's I think this play real- the performance. ly program, but the Institute In-Progress Series entitled upcoming production of ly connects with people," he Even though some for the Study o( Culture and "Different Places/Different William Shakespeare's Romeo said. "We get a glimpse at may be familiar with the Society is known for giving Canons: The Reception of and Juliet. It is set in Moorish how we fall in love and what story, this play may still be "the scholarly" fun, entertain- American Literary Studies in Spain, which calls forl [challenging for the audi- ing and unusual twists. This the Czech Republic." lush and romantic cos- [ence. "It's full of poetic week, the institute is offering Professor Kolar will tumes and scenery, language," Regan said. two presentations by Dr. speak about the differences according to director! "The audience should Stanislav Kolar, a literary between the canon of Scott Regan. This setting come with a willingness txpert American literature in the US highlights the coming to deal with these serious "The European Roots and in the Czech Republic and together of two distinct issues in an abstract lan- of Jewish American Fiction" about teaching American liter- cultures, he said. guage." will be held Thursday, Mar. 30, ature and American studies at "What's so neat is Sepulveda said the 1-2:15 p.m. in 1010 Business a Czech university. that this setting suggests actors have been working Administration. Dr. Stanislav Kolar a cultural tension, a mix- hard to do their best at Professor Kolar's talk currently is a Fulbright ture of different worlds," conveying the meaning of will explore how novels by Visiting Scholar at the he said. This is still a the production. Jewish-American writers use University of California, classic Iperiod], but not The audience should the recollections o( Europe as Berkeley. He teaches Amrni.m Elizabethan. be able to easily follow us an expression o( personal and Studies and Literature at the The setting in through our acting, and collective memory. The second University of Ostrava, Czech Moorish Spain actually through our gestures and half of the talk will use a par- Republic. He is the author of occurred during the same acting abilities," he said. ticular example of this tradi- numerous academic articles time period as Regan said that tion of anti-heroism and mem- and reviews and the scholarly Elizabethan England, Romeo and Juliet has not ory, Leslie Epstein's King of the book The European Roots of when the play was origi- been performed at BGSU Jews, a novel about one of the Jewish American Lilcraturr I Us nally written. in about 25 years, so this most controversial figures in many research grants include The set and Ihi is a great opportunity for Jewish history, Mordechai one from IREX to study at costumes really convey students to see this classic Chaim Rumkowski who was Brandeis University, a US1A the setting, which is real- piece. leader of the Lodz Jewish ghet- grant to participate in the ly neat," said junior Julio Apart from every- to in Poland. Salzburg Seminar, Austria, a Sepulveda, who plays thing, Regan said that this According to a state- Fulbrignt-Eccles Center Romeo in the production. play really is a great pro- ment from the institute, Exchange Program grant to "The audience! duction for the audience. Jewish-American writers have work in the United Kingdom, will likely see this place niummfllDt The 1968screen version of This is an opportuni- used the memory of Europe as and a USIA grant to work at as foreign, exotic, Regan Romeo and Juliet ttop) and the 1996 ty that students don't get the setting (or a tradition of the Summer Institute of very often," Regan said, American Literature at UC version. The BG production will take place You anti-heroism in Jewish fiction. According to ,„ exotic „oorish ,,,„,„ and will work with " really have a This tradition includes immi- Santa Barbara. He also is Regan, this play will be a unique script. chance to enjoy a great grant writers at the turn of the known for his book of poetry entertainment for every- piece." century, American literature and his work as a scriptwriter one. There's romance, but happens when we do." Romeo and Juliet will written in Yiddish, writers at a TV station in the Czech there's also sword fighting. "It will be fun (or the be showing at the Eva Marie depicting the Holocaust, and Republic. Regan said that the audience since they will Saint Theater in University the post-war generation of The Institute for the audience will relate to the already have a familiarity Hall on April 6-8 and 12-14 at Jewish-American novelists. Study of Culture offers year- play. This is a play about with the work," Regan said. 8 p.m. and on April 9 and 15 This presentation is round programming and has people," he said. "The preju- "But this production will also at 2 p.m. co-sponsored by the depart- brought some of today's most dice, violence and its effects be something new and differ- Student tickets arc $6 ment of English. famous and innovative become relevant to the audi- ent for them." bursarable and can be bought A second event with authors, performers and ence." The cast has spent at the door. For tickets call Kolar will be held on Friday, speakers to BGSU. Students in particular time learning new dances and (419)372-2719. Contact (419) Mar. 31, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in 206 For more information, will especially be able to choreographing stage fight- 372-2222 for more informa- East Hall. call (419) 372-0585. relate with this production, ing for this production. New tion. | Phantom Menace to attack BGSU this Wednesday HAVE YOU BEEN Not far from now., in a eration of fans as well. Wednesday, Mar. 29 at 9:15 p.m. in building not too (ar away...the "This will be something 111 Olscamp. University Activities Organization fun and different to do on a Upcoming films include BUZZED? (UAO) will host a free screening of Wednesday evening," Schulman Superstar, Apr. 12, and Toy Story 2, one of Hollywood's biggest block- said. "We've had great attendance Apr. 15. Raffles and prizes will be busters of all time: Star Wars at our films so far this semester given at these films as well. THERE IS ONLY ONE MORE ISSUE Episode I: The Phantom Menace. and are expecting a big turnout for For more information, call OF THE CAMPUS BUZZ THIS "This will be the last time Star Wars" the UAO Office 419) 372-2486. to see it on the big screen before Raffles for the Menace Tickets for the MTV SEMESTER Cou can buy it on video," said soundtrack and a gift certificate to Campus Invasion Concert featur- AO adviser Andrea Schulman. a local business will round out the ing Bush and Moby are still avail- Submit your events by Apr. 3 for news coverage The first of the three pro- galactic experience. able for a student discount at the posed Star Wars prequels. Menace Star Wars Episode 1: The Olscamp Information Desk. to: [email protected] made box office magic as it Phantom Menace will be free to stu- They may also be bought and by Apr. 7 for calendar entries to the Web brought back beloved characters dents with valid University I.D. at Madhatter Records in BG and for old fans and created a new gen- cards and will be shown on Boogie Records in Toledo. for the Apr. 11 publication date.