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Julie Dif ranco BG News WORK-OUT PLAN: Bowling Green's new Training and Community Center opened three months ago with the goal of attracting young family groups Although their membership numbers are not as high as they had hoped. the Center offers many advantages such as a less crowded atmosphere compared to the Student Recreation Center on campus. Community Center offers advantages Student Recreation lower than projected, but in similarly sized towns. made a dent in membership at Community Center's largel the SltC is a lower price lag on the Center's planners are not "Athens, Ohio is a pretty good the Student Recreation Center, demographics — young fam- membership. Bowling Green Center competition breaking a sweat. benchmark for us," Grigore according to Pain Sautter, office ily groups and people ages 55 residents can work out at the not a worry The Community Center has said. The southern Ohio college manager at the SRC. She sug- and up. Community Center for SI50 sold 366 passes, significantly town, though slightly smaller gested this may be because the "Exercising next to young, tit a year, while the SRC charges By Laura Hoesman fewer than the projected mem- than Bowling Green, has two Community Center has not had college students can be intimi- $350 per year for residents unaf- SENIOR REPORTER bership of 1.500, according to recreation centers — one for time to become established. dating," she said. "I don't expect liliated with the University. Since the Bowling Green Michelle Grigore, director of students and one for the com- Grigore said that while the ii [the SRC] to dramatically While the Community Training and Community Parks and Recreation. The pro- munity. SRC has been well-established affect our membership ability." (tenter's price for individual Center opened three months jection was based on the mem- So far, the Bowling Green for many years, it does not One advantage the ago, membership has been berships of recreation centers Community Center has not attract many members of the Community Center has over CENTER.PAGE 2

Graduate USG investigation continues students Results for Shumaker case could be announced at tonights meeting meet to By Andrea Stvka "Nowhere in the Constitution Heminger, Aaron Shumaker docs it say that I've given up my REPORTER (USG President), Treasurer..." First Amendment right to free- discuss plan The results of an internal inves- does it say that I've given up According to Shumaker, the dom of speech," he said. tigadon in the Undergraduate my First Amendment right to signs were made by someone When asked whether the Health insurance Student Government might be else in Heminger's campaign, endorsement of a candidate by price has doubled, revealed at tonight's meeting. have freedom of speech. " and likely produced in mid- a senator or executive member losie Miller, chief administra- September. is prohibited by USG's consti- GSS unhappy AARON SHUMAKER, USG PRESIDENT tor, could not comment on the Wasil claims that Shumaker tution. Wanda Overland. USG By Cassandra Shofar purpose of the internal investi- violated Article II Section 1 of adviser, wouldn't comment on REPORTER gation, and said while it might "We shall avoid circumstances USG's constitution, which says the issue. Mandatory health insurance, a be finished by tomorrow night, The actions of this branch shall Michael Ginsburg. IIS(i graduate student study center there's no time limit for its com- that reasonably imply we be limited to executive functions adviser, didn't respond to Hie and the newly proposed incom- pletion. acted for personal gain rather in carrying out the provisions BG News over the pasi week for plete grade policy headed up the But Matt Seckel, Internal of this Constituiion and imple- this story. agenda at the Friday Graduate Affairs Committee chairman, than for the best interest of the menting legislation enacted by But foi Wasil. the promotion- Student Senate meeting. said once the results of the University." the legislative branch." al campaign sign is proof thai Many graduate students are investigation are revealed, the Wasil believes that by using Shumaker misused his title. unhappy with the recent chang- senate would decide what action his executive title. Shumaker "I don't see how you can JIM WASIL, COLLEGE REPUBLICANS PRESIDENT es in their healthcare plan, said —if any—to take against Aaron acted outside of what's allowed defend yourself." Wasil said. Kelly Lang, chairwoman of stu- Shumaker, USG president. in the constitution. "There it is in print." Gordy Heminger for Ward 1 on students' best interests. dent affairs. At last week's USG meet- But what the constitution Some list! Senators disagree "IThe pricel has doubled since ing, Jim Wasil, president of City Council earlier this fall. On Tuesday, The BG News doesn't do is limit the president's on the importance of the sign. Shumaker said he didn't received a Heminger cam- last year, now it is $1350," she College Republicans, accused right to express political views. Seckel said that if Shumaker said. "It's a good plan and they Shumaker of misusing his title violate any of USG's bylaws by paign sign that says on the bot- Shumaker said. using his title, and acted in the tom "Paid for by Citizens for have good customer service, as USG president to endorse "Nowhere in tile Constitution USG. PAGE 2 that's not Ihe problem, the prob- lem is that the price doubled and nobody knew about it and then health insurance became man- datory, so it was like a double wliainmy." Winds do damage While Ling feels the health Issue rids partisanship plan committee has their rea- sons lor these changes, the way Tornado hits close in the mobile home park, people representing the differ- the bi-partisan County Board of according to Eric Williams Reforms target Board they went about making the to home; injures 200, ent sides to participate in the Ejections in all 80 counties, said changes was the problem. of the Vanderburgh County of Elections in Ohio, running of the election," said Herb Asher, democrat Ashei is Sheriff's Department "I laving a good health plan is kails 17 partisan motivations Democrat B.|. Fischer, the pres- one of the first architects of RON important, but when you double More people were believe to ident of Bowling Green's city and a political science professor By Deanna Martin stiT. be trapped in the debris, the price, you have to look at By Stephanie Giugou council. at The Ohio State llniversiiv the graduate students' salaries THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and National Guard units were REPORTER Opponents of the issue believe "It has proven to work over EVANSVILLE, Ind. - A tornado called in to help with search- and see what we can afford." The Secretary of State's respon- the board could complicate who time," Fischer said ahoul the Lang said, adding that both the tore across western Kentucky and-recovery efforts. sibility to oversee Ohio elections to go to if there is a problem. County Board of Elections. The and Indiana early yesterday, At least 200 people were committee and the graduate could be given to an appointed "Voters of Ohio would not democrat and republican board students agree that communi- killing at least 22 people as it cut injured during the storm. bi-partisan board, depending have the power to vote in or out figures out how to work together "They were in trailer homes, cation, which hasn't lieen up lo through a mobile home park on how Ohio voters approach this board, and they would be and come to consensus on deci- standard, is vital for compromis- and obliterated trailers and homes that were just torn Issue 5 tomorrow. the final arbiter of the election sions, he added. es lo he made. houses as residents slept. apart by the storm, so they're Reform Ohio Now, the non- issues," said Republican State Political Science Professor The tornado, with winds of just now getting in there try- "The channels of communica- partisan coalition who proposed Senator Patty Clancey, an oppo- Scott Pirodi thought the issue tion were inadequate," she said. at least 158 mph, hit a horse ing to find people," said deputy Issue 5 as one of four election nent of Issue 5. "If you think was better than the current sys- racing track near Henderson, Vanderburgh county coroner Also mentioned at the meet- reform amendments, believes you're going to take politics out tem, but he would have tried ing and pushed into play, was a Ky, then jumped into Indiana Annie Groves. "It's just terrible." that one partisan officials should of it. that's just nonsense" to eliminate all partisanship in around 2 a.m. Five other people were new motion for a 24 hour study not oversee elections because The members of the elec- die board. center Specifically for graduate "It was just a real loud roar. confirmed dead in neighbor- of the tendency to be biased tion board would include four "I would rather have peo- It didn't seem like it lasted ing Warrick County, east of students. toward the officials own politi- appointed by the governor, ple who aren't associated with "Graduate school lends to iso- over 45 seconds to a minute, Evansville, where the Ohio River cal party. Opponents believe the and four appointed by the gen- either party — someone who then it was calm again," said city of Newburgh was hit. late students from each other," appointed board would not be eral assembly of die opposite doesn't have a slake in partisan said Miriam Northcutt, a gradu- Steve Gaiser, who lives near the Chad Bennett, assistant fire accountable to voters. party of the governor. The Ohio politics — but it's a step for- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park in chief in Newburgh, told CNN ate Student in favor of the 2-1 hour "IHaving a board; removes Supreme Court officials would ward." he said. study center. Evansville. that sirens sounded, but most any political motivation from choose die final member. At least 17 people were killed people didn't hear them. one person, and allows different The board was modeled to ISSUE 5, PAGE 2 6SS, PAGE 2

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m 2 Monday, November 7.2005 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Shumaker compares his situation to President Ribeau's US6. FROM PAGE 1 Wagener said. "Dr. Ribeau is in the same situ- By using his title to promote his their fraternities in spring 2005 Republican and a BGSU student. And in Shumaker's eyes, ation as I am," Shumaker said. fraternity brother and the politi- and Shumaker came by himself The students who made the was aware of the sign, "then 1 feel there's no difference between his But Wasil believes there's a cal campaign he is treasurer for, at the beginning of fall 2005—but accusations against Shumaker that his awareness of that and endorsement of lleminger and difference between Ribeau's Wasil believes Shumaker acted never together. at last Monday's USG meet- allowing that to happen would BGSU President Sidney Ribeau's use of his title and Shumaker's for personal gain instead of in the Wasil has said he will rescind ing have been upset for a while USG he a gross misuse of his execu- endorsement of Issue 1 — which because Ribeau didn't violate the best interests of the student body. his statement. controversy but weren't tive |xmer." was made in a editorial letter to University's Code of Ethics, while Some of \\a~il'. accusations Shumaker has also questioned stirs bad politics. sure how to If it'sfound that Shumaker was The BCi News Friday. Wasil thinks Shumaker has. toward Shumaker so far have Waal's motives for making accu- PAGE4 In the letter, Ribeau encour- Ribeau didn't violate the Code proven untrue. sations against him so dose to approach it. aware of the sign. Seckel would = like Shumaker to apologi/.e. aged students to vote for Issue I in in regard to Article VI. Section b Wasil claimed publicly that tomorrow's election. Wasil said. They But he thinks the situation was tomorrow's election, and includ- onPoliticalActivitiesorin Section Shumaker and Hemingcr had "I firmly believe that the real- brought it out now because they caused by a "difference in inter- ed his title as "BGSU President" d in regard to Conflicts of Interest, visited fraternities together to ity is that we have an election "gained more evidence as time pretation" between Shumaker. after his signature. Wasil said. convince members to vote for around the comer and he's presi- went on," he added. senators and constituents. Shumaker said he doesn't see In Wisil's opinion, Shumaker's Heminger. dent of the College Republicans," Shumaker said he's glad stu- Tony Wagener. off-campus a difference between Ribeau's actions violate the section on But according to Kevin said Shumaker, adding that he dents voiced their opinions to senator, supports Shumaker. and actions and his own, because Conflicts of Interest, which says, Stachowski, president of Phi believes this was done to further USCi and welcomes others to do doesn't think the president has there are some students who sup- "We shall avoid circumstances Delta Theta; Dave Ruda, presi- the campaign of the candidate so. but it's time to move on. done anything wrong. port Issue I and some who don't, that reasonably imply we acted for dent of Sigma Phi Epsilon; and supported by Wasil. "Internally we reviewed it, "If the title's not there, he but Ribeau still used his title to personal gain rather than for the loel Coffman, president of Phi That candidate Wasil public- and we're going to push for- is still the USG president,'' support it. best interest of the University." Kappa Tau; Heminger visited ly supports is Ashley Harlett, a ward," he said.

Students make switch Fairness in question Policy modified Retardation and Developmental CENTER.FROM PAGE 1 ISSUE 5, FROM PAGE 1 PROPOSED STATE 6SS, FROM PAGE 1 allow graduate students to Disabilities. graduate with an INC on their "The direction I've been given Clancey as well as other membership will increase by BOARD OF ELECTIONS "Graduate students are transcript, and would make all is to break even," Grigore said. opponents of Issue 5 have said S25 next year, Grigore said the housed in different build- INC's after a certain period of With winter on the way, people that the board could spend tax li Four members appointed by cost will still be competitive. ings and are usually so over- time become an "F." will be more likely to exercise payers' money without having the govemer "1 think the Student Recreation whelmed with their own work- Ililpert believes that the pro- Inside and more likely to buy to answer to anybody. Center has been meeting the loads, and those of professors, posed changes to the incom- passes, she explained. If the issue was passed, 2: Four members appointed needs of a certain age demo- that it is difficult for graduate plete grade policy would remove graphic." she said. "If they're According to Grigore, the com- Asher believes that the proper by the general assembly of students to get out and meet a vital tool that graduate stu- going to twitch over, it's probably munity has perceived a need for way to form a new staff and the largest party besides the each other." denls have when dealing with a recreation center since 1974, budget would be to transfer Governor's because of economy" Northcutt came from a pri- student-professor conflict. At least three University stu- when the city's Master Plan was it from the Secretary of State's vate undergraduate college "Though certainly not the dents haw made the switch to die set in place. The 185.000-square office, so no new tax dollars 3: One member appointed by where interaction with other ideal answer to irresolvable Community Center, according to foot SRC opened in 1979, but would be spent. a unanimous vote of the chief students was very common disagreements between stu- Mike Pollack, program specialist Grigore said a lanuary survey of According to RON materials, justice and justices of the Ohio and comforting but here at dents and their instructors, at the Community Center. about 2.000 city residents indi- the issue was formed because Supreme Court BG, she said it was the ability to accept "The snidents who have come cated that -12 percent of residents "in recent elections, in Ohio a very isolating an incomplete on a here have come because it's less were interested in a new recre- and elsewhere, partisan elec- "It is well- 4: Member terms begin on Ian experience. student's transcript crowded,'' he said. ation center. tion officials have undermined 1 and are for nine years, except "It is well-doc- documented currently provides The 79.000-square foot Grigore said that while public confidence in the fair- for the first members, because umented that an effective, last- Community Center, which increased membership is impor- ness of the election process." that terms are staggered one year graduate school resort solution for houses a 1/8 mile track over- tant to keep the Community Kenneth Blackwell's biased between the members. is a stressful and graduate students who do looking a gymnasium, a fitness Center up and running, the actions as Ohio's Secretary of depressingtimefor school is a not see an end to center and a kids' clubhouse will health and fitness of the commu- State is an example of why a 5: The Govemer and General individuals," she the dispute," said have to attract many more mem- nity is the Center's top concern. bi-partisan board is necessary, Assembly must appoint an said. "Given this, stressful and Hilpert. bers within the next three years Listing heart problems and Asher said. equal number of men and there should be an depressing While he agrees in order to break even, according obesity as major threats to the In the 2004 election. women who reflect the geo- environment, like that the University to Grigore. community's health, Grigore Blackwell was the campaign time for graphic regions and racial a graduate student has "set up a system At SI 1 million, the Community said, "We hope to tap into the manager for President Bush, diversity of the state. lounge, that pro- individuals." of withdrawal, along Center was paid for by the city, folks who may not be exercising. and also had to make calls on vides an opportu- with appeals pro- the Ohio National Guard and the We're just trying to get people up the controversial Ohio voting. MIRIAM NORTHCUTT, u^, j 6: While serving their term in nity for graduate ccsses ex st ul Wood County Board of Mental and moving." "Itdocsn'tmeantheSecretary office, members are prohibited students to meet GRADUATE one form or another of State is doing bad," Fischer each other and to in each department said. "last election every deci- from making or soliciting politi- TO RUN ON THE TRACK, DRIVE IN THE CAR talk about graduate student ... and while the sion he made people would cal contributions and being issues."' practice of accepting a grade Situated at Haskins and Newton roads, the city's new community wonder if he was doing it to involved in a candidate or ballot A relaxing place to socially of incomplete in these cases is recreation center lacks sidewalk access, but is in a growing part of support the President." issue campaign. meet other graduate students rare," Hilpert still believes that town. It has had lower-than-expected attendence since construction Although proponents point and collaborate their research this should not be the cause of die finger at Blackwell, individ- For further information: as well as be away from profes- changing the policy. uals for RON believe that the www.reformohionow.org (Reform sors, roommates, and under- Hilpert also thinks that issue supersedes party lines. Ohio Now web site) www.sos graduate students is what allowing the INC to become "Even if democrats did this, state.oh.us (Secretary of State Northcutt thinks this study an "F" after a period of time it would be questionable too" web site) center would provide for grad- is unfair to graduate students Asher said. uate students. who are not always at fault. "I've heard Dems say it's "It's kind of like an office, "By automatically chang- anti-Blackwell.' No. it affects which most researchers and ing an incomplete on the all Secretaries of State." Clancey said. teachers have, but most gradu- transcript to an "F ... this new However, opponents of Issue Also, the National Association ate students lack." policy will automatically pass 5, have said the problem of dis- of Secretaries of State could Another issue GSS president negative judgment against the liked or biased officials could be issue a strict code to the Zach Hilpert mentioned was student every time in these solved in other ways. Secretary of State to not act in their opposition to the new conflicts, deciding by default "If people disagree with the a partisan way. incomplete grade policy that and without discussion (hat way the Secretary of State is "They could do this, but the Faculty Senate are recent- graduate students are always handling the elections, they can actions are not being taken," ly pushing which would not in the wrong" Source- Google Maps. City ol fouling (keen Pjtndi Majiunl BGNew vote the official out of office," Asher said.

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I le has also become But Shumaker has served as since Shumaker spoke to Phi any reasonable observer would BG News question whether poli- What is your stance on the cur- an enemy of the organization Hcminger's treasurer for months. Delta Theta, Wasil's fraternity. be hard pressed to believe that tjes in this country will get any rent debate in Undergraduate he leads. Why is it being debated now, less If Wasil was so concerned with the debate has not in some way better or will ever change at all. Student Government? Send an Shumaker should have known than a week before elections? Shumakcr's actions, he should been targeted at undermining The recent debate over e-mail to [email protected] that serving as 1 leminger's trea- Say hello to the other combat- have brought them to USG when Heminger's campaign. Undergraduate Student and tell us what you think, or surer would result in a series of ant in die boxing ring of bully any resignation was reasonable. And that undermining has (iovernment President Aaron post feedback on our Web site. attacks against USG in the pages bureaucracy: College Republican But Wasil waited until just taken precedence over a legiti- Shumakcr's involvement with ofThcBG News. For another year, President lim Wasil. before the ballots in a city council mate concern over Shumakcr's and sup|X)rt of Gordy I leminger's USG's image in die mind of the Wasil's complaints about election are to be counted — an actions. campaign has been a boxing a candidate some students don't students has been tarnished. Schumaker have stemmed from election where Ashley Harlett, So, the real victim of these match of had politics. agree with. The person they elect- Who is to blame? Maybe the actions taken by the USG presi- Wasil's choice for Ward One, is actions is USG, which has In one comer. Shumaker, who ed to support them has become person that placed his choice of dent in September, when he ral- running against Heminger. become a staging ground for the was hired to be the voice of stu- Uieir rival, even their enemy, in city council candidate over his lied support for I lemingcr by vis- While Wasil has stated repeat- politics that, in recent times, we dents, used that voice to support city ixilirics. choice to represent the snidents iUng various fraternities. edly that his concerns do not are sick of. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PEOPLE Corrupt politics ON TIIK STREET Ohio's U.S. Senators and have you believe such women must Be stopped Men incapable Representatives, as well as are irresponsible for getting How many hours of our Governor, It. Governor. pregnant and having abortions sleep are you running MIKE ing one party that there is little of making Secretary of State and Attorney and will equally scorn women ZICKAR chance that an incumbent can General are all men, and all who give birth to unintended on right now? be defeated. abortion call anti-choice. Many of these men children and struggle to raise Last election cycle in Ohio receive large sums of money them responsibly and alone. Quest Columnist Congressional races, the closest a challenger came to an incum- A news article written by a from "pro-life" organizations to Men who oppose abortion, I would like to urge all reg- bent was 17 percent, hardly a reporter was limited to fuel their campaigns. and women who become istered voters to join me late-night election nail-biter! "exclusive" Web access I question a man. such as l).|. pregnant unintentionally, live in voting yes on Issues 2 Healthy competition is while an opinion piece written lohnson, who is consistently in fear of a time when women through 5 tomorrow. vital for a democracy to thrive. by an advocate for Falcons for lacking in his empathy towanl will have full and accessible As you know, the state of Ohio Incumbents must constantly feel Life was printed on Friday, and women he knows nothing about control over their reproductivity has been awash in scandals for the pressure of defeat to ensure can be accessed through the — real women. because such men don't know the past year. The Reform Ohio that they work hard and stay in Web as well. I am a patient advocate Bl tin how to relate to women beyond STEVE BYINGTON Now issues provide first-step touch with their constituents. I think highly of The BG News abortion clinic. I was also the selfish need. SOPHOMORE, VCT solutions to these problems. The current system has little staff, and have continued to read "younger" speaker Mr. lohnson I question anyone of sound referred to in his Friday column. mind and body who wants these "Eight and a 1/2 Issue 2 provides for no-fault- incentives for our representa- the paper though I have gradu- absentee ballot voting so that ated. I would like to think this I work 40 hours a week with men — men who are anti-choice hours. I was in a tives to work hard. Once they get women who are both contem- and consistently anti-woman anybody who wants to vote in, there is little chance for them imbalance of coverage was an comfortable bed in a through the mail can do so. accidental oversight. plating and sometimes having — to nin our government. to be defeated. 5-star hotel 1 didn't Currcntiy there are a fixed Issue 4 has politicians of 1 also question a man. such as abortions. Every position matters. Vote Women who get abortions pro-choice. have to pay for in number of reasons that people both parties running scared. D.). Johnson, who will have his must provide to get an absentee readers believe that men have often have children, go to school, Romulus, Ml." Republican and Democratic ballot, including being out of the incumbents are frightened that no say in the abortion issue and hold multiple jobs and respon- ELISABETH S0WECKE sibilities. ALUMNAE county on FJection Day, being 62 they will lose their safe districts. that contacting your government years or older, or infirmed. Vote "yes" for Issue 4 and I bet representatives is necessary. Men such as l).|. lohnson will [email protected] Other states, such as Oregon, that we will see lots more of our have no-fault absentee voting representatives. ■2 which increased participation. Issue 4 is truly a non-partisan Think back to last year's elec- issue. Republican Governor tion in the Student Union pre- Arnold Schwarzenegger of cincts. Many students waited California has endorsed Issue 4. Giving power back to the voters JIMWHITTMER over an hour to cast He thinks all states their votes in an should redraw leg- JUNIOR, THEATER "Votingyes LATOSHA to do so, you would simply not But issue 3 is designed to take important election. islative districts to show up at the polls. If you our elections off the auction on Issues 2 BROWN At Kenyon College, best serve the voters, didn't turn in your mailed bal- block and return the choice not "Three and a 1/2 students waited not one political lot on time, you can still go and to whoever can support the larg- through 5 Guest Columnist hours. I was up until 3 a.m. to cast party or the other. vote at the poll with a provisional est advertising campaign, but watching a Boy Meets votes! Think of how will send Issue 5 takes the ballot. rather to whoever has the most many students a message election duties out As a concerned student Now, if they receive two, they support from real individuals World marathon all and citizen of Ohio, I feel were disenfran- of the Secretary of simply count the one they Issue 4 outlines a new stan- night." chised because they to corrupt State's office. There it is my responsibility to receive first and throw the other dard for rcdistricting that stops not only inform myself about couldn't wait in lines politicians is an inherent con- out. This docs not differ in any politicians from choosing their that long flict in having a par- election reform but to also way from the current policy with voters instead of voters choosing that we help others wade through the Voting "yes" on tisan, elected official absentee voting except making their politicians. Issue 2 allows any- refuse to put manage the state contradictory messages being it available to ixwple who may It is guaranteeing us bipartisan spread about Issues 1,2,3,4 one to vote by mail. electoral process. work during the entire 12 hours decision making and a promise Those who vote in up with their The person who and 5. the polls arc open, or who don't to make changes by 2007 instead Considering the "brain drain" person will have shenanigans.' counts the votes have time to wait in line. of 2012. shorter waits. should not have a common to so many of Ohio's I am also amazed at how any- In Issue 5 we have a chance cities, we must realize that we Issue 3 reduces direct interest in one can go along to eliminate the BRITTANY CONSIGLIO the amount of money individu- particular contests. need to devote more money to with the convoluted conflict of interest preparing our cities to suppon SOPHOMORE, EARLY als can contribute to state cam- Last year, the Secretary of reasoning behind a "When are caused by a partisan an influx of jobs in research, paigns. Money plays too big of State was the chairman of the vote of no on issues secretary of state, CHILDHOOD EDUCATION technology, international busi- we going a role in politics. Republicans in Ohio Bush-Cheney campaign, 3,4 and 5. working actively in state government recently voted creating a conflict of interest ness and design. Ohio First, the to stop the campaign of a "Five and a 1/2 hours. Issue 1 allows us to raise to raise the individual contribu- A "yes" vote for Issue 5 takes voice of the "vote shaming candidate calling the I was on a cleaning funds for preparing our cities tions to $10,000. election oversight duties away no" campaign, was shots in the board of spree until 6 a.m. Given the recent scandals sur- from a partisan politician and with better transportation sys- funded by only 170 democracy elections. tems. It also allows us to fund rounding Tom Noe and other puts the duties into a bipartisan donations with an in this state? Why do we allow big corporate donors, we should commission. Conflicts of inter- renovations of sites that can average of $13,000 partisan politicians become host to jobs in fields reduce the influence any single est will be eliminated each. to ensure the elec- individual can have on politics. Ohio is awash with corruption. that will be hiring thousands of Meanwhile the "yes" cam- tion of themselves and their workers at incomes of $50,000 We need fewer Tom Noes, not Partisan politicians have a vested paign of Reform Ohio Now peers? or more a year. more. Reducing this limit will be interested in maintaining the received 3320 donations averag- When are we going to stop That will dramatically reduce a positive first step status quo. ing S5O-S200. shaming democracy in this our loss of college-educated Issue 4 creates a bipartisan Voting "yes" on Issues 2 through Yet Ohio First is working widi state? workers and improve our state's commission to redraw legislative 5 will said a message to corrupt the bigger budget and is mus- We have a chance to make LATOYA MILLER districts so that each district is politicians that we refuse to put ability to earn back its bonds cling out its competitors with big politicians work harder for our A highly competitive. through increased income tax SOPHOMORE, SOCIAL up with their shenanigans. Their money. tax dollars and to give us more Ohio has gerrymandered passage will not solve all of our revenue without requiring an Who are the special interests for our vote. increase in taxes. WORK districts in which incumbents state's problems but is an impor- here? I'm voting yes on all five issues are generally safe. Even if the tant step in the right direction And what's not to love about Well certainly it's the people for a bener Ohio. "Five hours. Ipartied Issue 2? opposition party comes up who want to keep the status quo all weekend and went with a credible candidate, the Send comments to Mike at You would not need a reason so they can push dirough their Send comments to LaTosIm at to church on Sunday." districts are so skewed to favor- mzkkai<$b&u,edu to vote by mail. If you decided agenda at any price. mhokoshln,tosh@lmtinailcom

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Originally primal in the Oct. 13 By Stephanie Ginp.ou edition of In Focits "/ think I'm really prepared ifpoirci "/ have my own opinion and I have a good grasp of You may sit next to her in your about stuff. I don't think it By Uien Weber education class. You may have CITY NEWS EDITOR what the issues are and what played against her intramural should be what I think, but I le's determined to move the city we need to do to begin moving tennis team, and you may wait Ward 1 — the community forward. in the Wendy's line next io her By attending bi-monthly City the first ward forward." al the Union. and students." Council meetings since February, You may not notice her, but Gordy Heminger, coordinator of GORDY HEMINGER, WARD 1 DEMOCRAT city council candidate Ashley ASHLEY HARLETT. WARD 1 REPUBLICAN Greek Affairs, is trying to gain an Harlett hears you. understanding of the issues and Admitting she probably won't and I've been talking to people The junior middle-childhood decide where we want to go as a but Ward 1 — the community concerns of Bowling Green resi- vote tomorrow, Rodesky doesn't about the ideas they have," he education major believes her community." and students.* dents and students. think a student can accurately said. "I think it's imponant we rely greatest assel in the election She plans to have an open Matt Iteger. chair of the BG "To be on city council, I don't represent Ward I because they're on the people for their opinions." to be the Ward 1 City Council meeting for Students and long- City Republican club and a think you can go to a couple of part of the problem. Kelly Vandervort. a Ward 1 Representative is that she is term residents to hear each political mentor to Harlett, city council meetings and gel a "They're too close to the resident, said she appreciates aware of students'needs. group's opinions on different said Harlett is listening to peo- full grasp of what's going on and enemy," she said. lleminger's willingness to seek "I hear |students'| discus- problems like nuisance and lit- ple to find an effective way to what the issues are," Heminger But Heminger, who owns a input from permanent residents. sions," she said. "1 know how it tering, with a goal of coming get transportation from the said. "I think I'm really prepared home in Ward 1 and interacts Heminger mailed Vandervort feels to I ie a student and not be to a consensus. If she wins the University to downtown. and I have a good grasp of what with University students daily, and other Ward I residents a treated fairly.'' race, meetings like these will Besides listening to her con- the issues are and what we need said he has the ability to under- questionnaire to better under- The constituents she would continue after the election. stituents, I larlett would need to to do to begin moving the first stand both groups' concerns. stand their concerns and sugges- be representing in Ward 1 I larlett also wants to take a present their needs effective!) ward forward." And that, he said, is what sets tions. are Bowling Green residents common sense approach to the at the bi-monthly City Council Heminger is running against him apart. "He was at least looking for north of Woostcr Street and city 'soccupancy laws—another meetings. Ashley Harlett, a junior at "I definitely understand what input on what people were Main Street, stopping before hot topicfor off-campus st udent Reger said she Would give ,i the University, for the Ward 1 it's like to be a student in 2005," interested in, so I thought that Ihe Kreischer and llarshman residents and their landlords. unique student perspective to Council seat that will be voted he said. "I understand how the was a good idea," she said. Residence I kills, she said. Ward The current law states that only City Council. on tomorrow. permanent residents feel and I "Otherwise, I don't know how he 1 is unique because it consists Of three unrelated people may live "Students have said for mam One issue I leminger wants to understand what their concerns would represent us if we didn't on-campus students and long- in a house together, she said. years that they've wanted a stu- tackle is the separation between are with students. I understand tell him those things." term residents in the Bowling But she would like to see the dent on council." he said. students and permanent resi- what students concerns are with Currently, City Council lacks Green community, limit of people in the house be Because she is a student. dents. some of the city policies." individuals like Heminger who Because she would repre- determined by the number of Harlett must juggle a busy "If we're ever going to be suc- But I leminger realizes people have such a close connection to sent a diverse group of people, bedrooms provided. student's schedule while cam- cessful, people have to work won't always agree on issues and both students and permanent she said she is determined Although she has made a paigning around campus and together and I think I'm best able policies. residents, said Aaron Shumaker, to develop a positive rapport decision about certain issues, researching the city laws in of the candidates running to sit "We're not always going to University Student Government between students and long- she is focused on standing for preparation for the election. down in a room with students see eye to eye," Heminger said. president. term residents. what her future constituents "She does a lot of things, but and permanent residents and "I'm going to talk to permanent "I think the problem that really "There needs to be a stand- want. she keeps her head together," help bridge that gap," Heminger residents, I'm going to talk to plagues the community and the ing ground between both of "I have my own opinion Harlett's Campaign Manager said. students and make a decision campus is the fact that we don't us," she said. "We should listen about stuff," she said. "I don't Living on the comer of Frazee that's in the best interest of the have anyone right now to inter- to what both have to say and think it should be what I think. HARLETT. PAGE 11 and NorUi Summit streets in first ward." twine the two," he said. Ward 1, Dana Rodesky agrees the Heminger began his political Representing the 17,300 needs of students and permanent career nearly a decade ago at age undergraduates at the University, residents differ substantially. 18 as die youngest person ever Shumaker is confident in A resident of the area for almost elected to Maumee City Council, 1 leminger's ability unite students 10 years, Rodesky has watched where he served two full terms. and city residents. the ward evolve from a quiet While most politicians only "He's always willing to listen," place to a neighborhood infested show their face a few months he said. "It shows that he's really with students. before the election, Heminger sincere and he's genuine in his "These kids have no respect has taken steps to learn the con- efforts and his heart's in the right for anybody," she said. "It's a big cerns of Ward 1 residents. place. He really wants to better playground for them." "I've been going door to door the community."

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In the long Originally primed in the Oct. 13 paying rent. run it will save Wood County edition of In Rx-us "I understand that the Another major Council decision machines will replace taxpayers money." students and the residents that has frustrated many citizens punch card voting The machines are also By Jacqueline Rabe was the decision to knock down equipped with voter-verifiable REPORTER don't see eye-to-eye on many an old house to build a parking lot Originally printed in the Oct. paper audit trails to ensure that No University student has ever issues." behind the county library. More 13 edition of In Focus votes are accurately recorded, represented Ward 2 on Bowling than 150 residents came to voice and to serve as a backup in case Green City Council. their opposition to the planning By Matt Clark the electronic votes are lost. The upcoming election might commission. III fOCUS EDITOR Losing those electronic votes, change that. ASWEY GILBERT, WARD 2 REPUBLICAN Zanfardino said there will When the voting booths in however, may rum out to be a Ashley Gilbert, Republican, always be issues between progress Wood County opened for elec- challenge. The machine stores hopes to be the first student to "There is a house across from and preservation. He fears if the tions last year, it was the same votes in two ways: On a drive represent Ward 2. There have been me that is active with parties city doesn't accommodate its busi- old story: punch cards. Voters located inside the machine and six students on City Council but nesses, it runs the risk of pushing poked holes in to the same vot- on a removable media card that all have represented Ward 1. Ward late at night and many of my them out ing device that was the focus is secured with a lock. 2 starts east of Main Street and neighbors have a problem "Howdo we maintain the village of so much controversy in the If one of the devices fails, the south ofWooster Street. feel and still have enough parking 2000 presidential election. other can send it the backed- B.J. Fischer, president of coun- with the noise." for progress?" Zanfardino said. But this time, voters are up information. The machines cil, said because Ward 2 is made "Where do you put more parking getting an upgrade, care of have numerous other security up of off-campus students and JOHN ZANFARDINO, WARD 2 DEMOCRAT when there is a need for it?" the president's Help America features, including state-of- Ward I is made up of dorm stu- Gilbert, who also believes in Vote Act. When the polls open the-art encryption, battery dents, it's easier for students to happy with sharing a neighbor- for their guests. If a party-goer preserving Bowling Green's tomorrow, Bowling Green vot- backups, other locks and voter get elected in the first ward. hood, both groups have to tear does damage to property neigh- authentic look, does not have ers will experience 488 Diebold access cards. "Students in the donns are down communication barriers to boring the party, the host of the easy answers for these ques- Election Systems AccuVote-TSX The access cards ensure each easier to get involved and vote," find a happy medium. party is responsible. Zanfardino tions. She said it is a case-by-case electronic voting machines, voter gets a clean ballot. When Fischer said. "I understand that the students said the law is used in extreme decision for preservation versus some concerns over security the voter enters the polling loca- The second ward is also unique and the residents don't see eye- cases, and that it's mostly used for progress. and a slight learning curve. tion, an official will supply him in that it is made up roughly of to-eye on many issues," Gilbert noise issues. Each candidate's stance on Those submitting their vote or her with a freshly-encoded half student population and half said. "This is why getting the stu- "You should have a certain these issues has helped some by absentee ballot will also have access card that allows for the permanent residents. The main dents and the long-term residents amount of responsibility on who voters decide whom to vote for. a new experience, as the ballots ballot to be displayed on the issue surrounding these two together so that both have a voice attends your party," Zanfardino For others, it may be a simple are now counted by an optical screen, ensuring no one is able groups is noise, said candidate is essential." said. "Having 50 to 75 people is not student versus resident decision. scanning machine. Absentee to vote twice. John Zanfardino, Democrat. Gilbert said she does side with an issue but you need to maintain John Mura, councilman-at-large, voters will now fill in bubbles The access card allows for Residents feel students are too residents on some issues because a responsible atmosphere." said the best person should be corresponding to the correct shorter lines at precincts as well loud, and Council frequently she sees the problems they see. The three-person occupancy the one elected. candidate or issue choice. — the electronic machines can hears of these problems. "It bothers me as much as it law is set so that no more than "Whether it is a student or non- According to Deborah be used for either precinct at "There is a house across from should anyone with trash in my three unrelated people can live student the best qualified should Hazard. Wood County Board polling locations which serve me that is active with parties late yard and loud noises," Gilbert in one house. Gilbert said she represent their citizens of that of Election's deputy director, more than one precinct. at night and many of my neigh- said. does not understand why this ward," Mura said. the new machines have many "Before, the machines from tors have a problem with the Hut the most important issues law is just now beginning to be Fischer said it's most impor- advantages over the old punch one precinct would remain noise," Zanfardino said. "I would Gilbert feels students want enforced. tant for people in Ward 2 to elect card systems. empty while there was a line like to make proactive neighbor changed are the nuisance party "It is not fair to surprisingly someone who will represent their "Nowthevotingsystemhasto for the other precinct. Now agreements to organize outreach laws and the three-person occu- start enforcing it on people," interests, whether it's a student or be lAmericans with Disabilities they can use any machine they for the residents to open com- pancy laws. Gilbert said. "I see the reason- not. Fischer has worked with four Act] accessible so we have want," Hazard said. munications with their college "Both need to be revisited," ing behind it, but with the high different students on Council in headphones and keypads for Bowling Green City Council neighbors." Gilbert said. rent prices it's not feasible to ask the past, and said they have all blind users," she said. "With the President B.|. Fischer, who is not Gilbert said to effectively make The nuisance party law puts the students to live in a four-person done a good job representing the electronic voting it is not pos- seeking re-election, believes the both residents and students responsibility on the party-holder residency with only three people best interests of the city. sible to overvote. We obviously had to make a change to get E-VOTING. PAGE 11

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Josh Phillips BGNews CELEBRATION: Members of the women's soccer team charge Julie Trundle after her second game winning overtime penalty kick in two games delivered the Falcons their second MAC Championship in a row. Falcons win on Trundle penalty kick BG repeats as MAC Champions BG a 3-2 advantage in the game-deciding penalty JULIE TRUNDLE'S kick period. with victory over Kent State A strong Bowling Green wind, gusting up to 41 STATS mph, at times redirected the ball in mid-flight and REGULAR SEASON: By Danielle Tanner made play difficult for both teams throughout the Led team in assists with 10 REPORTER match. After a scoreless first half battle, Kent State ■ Thtee goals After battling gusting winds and a physical Kent stepped up their offense, aggressively pounding a ■ Ranked third on team in State team, BGSU women's soccer midfielder Julie solid BG defense. ■ Trundle just wanted to go home. After "It was just a barrage," BG coach Andy points with 16 90 minutes of regulation play, 20 min- Richards said. "The wind was tough, but ■ Led MAC in assists in confer- utes of overtime play and nine penalty it was the same for both teams. 1 think ence games with 7 and assists kicks, Trundle netted the game winning Kent knew that the longer they could keep per game (0.64) goal and got her wish. Not only was she us at bay, the longer they could prevent going home, she was going home with us from scoring, the better chance they MAC TOURNAMENT: her second consecutive Mid-American would have." ■ Scored game-winning pen- Conference Tournament championship. Kent State's pressure paid off in some alty kicks against Toledo and "Walking up there, I just wanted to hit excellent offensive opportunities in the Kent State it in the back of the net so we could get JULIE TRUNDLE second half. The Golden Flashes best ■ All-MAC Tournament team out of here," Trundle said. "It was a long SENIOR chance of the match came at the 78:38 game, but give credit to everyone out mark when Kimberly Dimitroff and HONORS (CAREER): here, even Kent State. We played extremely hard Brittany Fracasso found themselves in a two-on- ■ 2005 All-MAC second team for the entire 110 minutes." one situation. Shingler saved Dimitroff s shot and ■ School record for career Britt Anderson and Lindsay Carter also scored Fracasso's follow-up shot sailed wide. assists with 33 (previous record losh Phillips BG News penalty kicks for BG and Falcon keeper Ali was 25) YES!: Bowling Green coach Andy Richards celebrates after seeing his Shingler came up with two clutch saves to give SOCCER,PAGE 8 ■ Team midfield MVP in 02.03 team net another MAC Championship, beating Kent State yesterday.

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SOCCER, FROM PAGE 7 them, 'if you make your shots, Ali's going to make at least one Later in the half, with just save,'" she said. "Every time over eight minutes remain- I've made at least one and ing. Kent State had another today I made two, so I'm happy golden opportunity when they with that," • were awarded a direct free kick Shingler had six saves in the from 18 yards out. Catharine match in addition to her pen- Marosszeky took the shot, alty kick saves. ^,- j Both teams battled desper- the penalty kick shoot-out," ately through the remainder of Trundle said of Shingler. "She WW •**»*[» & ^^^Htt"tC^ regulation time and made some great through two 10 min- "Once we saves." 4. ute overtime periods Richards has \9-(3£2jL to no avail. At that got into stressed prepara- point Richards and the shoot- tion and consis- the Falcons were just tency all season ^^y^S-'Jr happy to make it to out, I was and the team dis- the ten game-decid- confident played both in the K^^^^M : ing penalty kicks. championship "We talked about we would do match. •H ^aL^^k5L"«dLifl i^nfl LHta.~J fl? how the game has well." "It's something phases and you have we practice for a to take advantage ANDY RICHARDS, lot. for shoot-outs," when it's your phase COACH Richards said. "We and make sure you have kids who are Ben Swingef 8GNews i - score. And when it's not your able to step up and perform ';■■ DUAL THREAT: PJ Pope had another outstanding game for the Falcons phase, you just have to survive, underpressure." with 81 rushing yards and 41 receiving yards in the 24-14 victory. and that's exactly what we did," Several Falcons who per- Richards said. formed notably well under A penalty kick shoot-out was pressure were recognized after familiar to the Falcon squad, the match as part of the MAC as they won their quarterfinal All-Tournament team. Corbie In'do or die' match against Toledo on pen- Yee and Molly Bremen joined alty kicks. In a shoot-out. each Trundle and Shingler on the .«£ team alternates shooting on All-Tournament team. Ku the opposing keeper, with each Yee scored a goal in Friday's lash Phillips BGNew team getting five shots on goal. 2-0 semi-final win over Miami. CHAMPS: Bowling Green forward Corbie Yee, freshman, fights for the game, Falcons "Once we got into the shoot- Danielle Cygan also scored in ball with two Kent State players in yesterday's victory. out, I was confident we would that match, giving the Falcons do well," Richards said. a chance at their eventual last year, falling to Ohio State which i definitely think we're Shingler echoed Richards' championship title. 0-2 in the opening round. capable of, I think we'll really confidence. Along with the tournament Shingler has high confidence put BG on the map and I think claim victory "Andy tells Ithe team] before title, the team also gets an auto- for the team to make a longer we'll get a lot more respect for we go out there, which I try not matic berth in the NCAA tour- tournament run this year. that, especially the MAC will Defense applies and-a-half sacks. "We wouldn't to listen because I try to do my nament. The team made a short "If we go out there and we get some more respect as well," count on (he offense to win ... own thing, but he always tells appearance in the tournament can beat some NCAA teams, she said. constant pressure on I li.it just made us want to play Kent State quarterback harder." They not only played harder, By Sean Corp they hit harder. HOCKEY SPORTS EDITOR "I thought our OBs were hit- You could forgive the Falcon ting like torpedoes today," said defense if there was a sense of, coach Gregg Brandon after the "here we go again." game. Two weeks ago star The Falcons played Falcons sweep Omaha-Nebraska quarterback Omar like their season Jacobs was tackled depended on it. Freshman Jimmy night before 7-3. times to give his team a chance Spratt's new found confidence on a play, injuring his "The mindset was "It's a big win for our team after having a rough go of it in paid dividends for his team shoulder which forced do or die," senior Mike Spratt earns first two to get a sweep against a very his first two starts of the year. throughout the weekend. him out of the Western Thaler said. BG career victories good team in our league," BG "I cleared my head after "All weekend long he was Michigan game. Coming In for Turner coach Scott Paluch those first couple solid," Paluch said. "He made Saturday Anthony was Van Johnson, who By Kevin Shields said. "Four points rough starts and went the necessary saves and gave Turner was forced out was a reserve quar- (•(POUTER on a CCHA (Central out with confidence us a chance to win the game." of the game with the TERREL WHITE terback prior to this Going into the weekend, the Collegiate Hockey through practice," Ryan Barnett finished that score tied 7-7 after tak- JUNIOR season, where he has Falcons had only scored 13 Association] weekend Spratt said of what chance as he notched his first inga series of hard hits. played as a defensive goals on the year in their first is real big no matter made the difference goal of the season at the 7:03 But, instead of falling apart, like back. He kept the drive alive five games as the team strug- where you're playing. for him on the week- mark of the third period which they did against WMU, they and it culminated in a go ahead gled to find the net. To get four early on in end. "Confidence is proved to be the game-winner. banded together and defeated field goal by Joe Timchenko. his That changed this weekend the year to get us back everything at this His shot in front beat Maverick the Kent State Golden Flashes first of the season. as the Falcons (2-4-1, 2-2-1) to .500—it was impor- JIMMY SPRATT level. Everyone can goaltender Icrad Kaufmann 24-14 at Dix Stadium. The Falcons did not trail the scored 11 goals and picked up tant for our team from FRESHMAN play, everyone is fast off a pass from Ion Frickson "Once we saw AT go down rest of the game their first two wins of the sea- a mental standpoint." and all the goalies are on the left side. Don Morrison we got around as a defense and However, if lohnson was to son finishing a sweep of the Goaltender Jimmy Spratt. good. It's just a matter of con- picked up the other assist on told each other, 'We got to win get hurt Brandon wasn't sure Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks freshman, picked up the first fidence and that's what sepa- the play as BG took a 4-3 lead. the game on this side of the what he would do. (2-4-0, 0-4-OJ on Saturday two wins of his collegiate rates the best from just the It was only the second lead hill!,"' said Terrel White, who night with a 4-3 win at the Ice career, starting in both games average players." had seven tackles and one- FOOTBALL, PAGE 9 Arena. The Falcons won the and making big plays at big Coach Paluch saw how HOCKEY, PAGE 9

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FOOTBALL, FROM PAGE 8 that fell incomplete. "You see a "You see a quarterback there, "I was wondering if I was quarterback there, he gets quick feet ... once you going to have to put Stud (offen- he gets quick feet... see that you get an extra little sive coordinator Crcg Stud rawal taste in your stomach and you in to play quarterback." once you see that want to go get him," Thaler lohnson played five plays you get an extra said. under center until Turner was However. Kent Slate coach ready to return and Brandon little taste in your Doug Martin doesn't lay blame praised his young quarterback stomach and you on his quarterback's feet. He for having the guts to come sees a young resilient team try- back in the game. want to get him." ing to get better, but dealing "Anthony is a really tough MIKE THALER, SENIOR with an unprecedented num- guy." Brandon said."I asked him ber of injuries. 'What can you do?' and he said championship." "He threw for 222 yards and Anything you want coach."' Bowling Green, known the had two IDs. That's not had "lie's a heck of a young man last few years for their offensive for having no offensive line, and he deserves everything he prowess, only had 282 yards receivers or a running hack." gels right now." of total offense, including 113 Martin said. Turner led the Falcons to two passing yards. The Falcons were again with- more scores — a rollout one- Thirty-six of those passing out the services of quarterback yard touchdown pass to receiv- yards came on one trick play, Dinar lacobs, but no one knew RonSchwaw AP Pinto er Ruben Ruiz and a three yard when Turner threw a back- if he would start until the open- BROWN OUT: Tennessee Titans cornerback Reynaldo Hill (21) breaks up a pass intended tor Cleveland quarterback sneak. wards pass to receiver Corey ing kick. In pre-gamewarni ups Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards (17) in the fourth quarter of the Browns' 20-14 win yesterday. With the win, coupled with Partridge, who then heaved the lacobs was in pads and partici- Akron, who held a tiebreaker ball down the field lo a wide pated in throwing drills. When over B(i, losing to Ball State (he open P| Pope. the game started however, he Falcons once again control their Although the offense didn't was still in uniform but had own destiny going into their deliver big numbers they put up taken the pads off. next game against the Miami just enough because the Falcon When asked if lacobs could Browns catch a win RedHawks. defense played fast, hard and have played today Brandon's "I said all along, at the begin- smart. answer was a firm no. When Droughns rushes "I'm in great shape. It's just one threw his only interception on BG only gave up only 25 rush- of those things when I put so ning of the season, if we're guing asked if he could play in the for 116 yards in first a desperation heave to end the to win a championship we have ing yards, forced two fumbles Falcon's next game against much into it." first half. to heat Miami," Brandon said. and had an Interception, Miami (Oil) his answer was In the third quarter, Droughns Browns punter Kyle game since arrest "A lot of preseason hype, we "We really did a nice job put- less committal. caught a short screen pass over Richardson, too, atoned for ting pressure on the quarter- By Tom Withers haven't lived up to expecta- "He'sgettingbetlereveryday." the middle and weaved 51 yards some lousy performances by tions for whatever reasons. But hack," said Brandon. said Brandon. "We'll continue IHE *SS0CIAlt D PRESS to set up lason Wright's 6-yard placing three kicks inside the CLEVELAND — Before his post- you know whal, our guys are That pressure on KSU's lo evaluate his progress and TT) ran — Cleveland's first rush- 20-yard line. focused and got it done to the Michael Machen not only led we've got a little longer week of game news conference, Reuben ing touchdown in nearly a year. "We showed really good to an interception, but also five Droughns slid the backpack point where we are still, hype or prep this week so I think that Dennis Northcutt caught a resolve," Dill'er said. "We no hype, we're still playing for a sacks and many hurried throws will help him, too." from his shoulders, dropped ii 58-yard TD pass and had a 31- pumped each oilier up. All week at his feet and shed tin- lightest yard run on a reverse, and Phil in practice we had our pom- load he had carried in days. Dawson kicked field goals of 37 poms and skirts on and we were Any lingering shame or and 19 yards as the Browns (3- cheerleaders for each other." embarrassment had vanished. 5) held off the Titans to snap a Tennessee's Chris Brown had Back on the field, Droughns had three-game losing streak. a 15-yard TO run in the fourth outrun his past. "It feels good." said Browns and Bnoil Kinney a 24-yard BG rebounds from slow start "I'm doing better," Droughns rookie coach Romeo Crennel. scoring reception for die young said, flashing a smile. "But it still came down to the last Titans (2-7), who have lost four HOCKEY, PROM PAGE 8 Mavericks the lead on the They out-shot the Mavericks lust days after apologizing to play. This week we made it." in a row but now get a bye week power-play as he poked the 35-30 on the game. teammates and Cleveland fans Dawson's miss from 39 yards to get rested and healthier. of the night B(! got as right off puck under Spratt's left pad to "Tonight I thought we played following his arrest on a drunk- — his first miss in 17 tries this "It's a perfect lime for us both the bat Omaha came after the bringthescore to3-2. it marked well enough to win a hockey en driving charge, Droughns season — with 39 seconds left mentally and physically to heal young Falcon nelminder. Biyan Omaha's only power-play goal game," UNO coach Mike Kemp rushed for 1 lbyardsand caught gave the Titans a final chance. and get our minds away from Marshall gave the Mavericks of the weekend as the Falcons said. "In the third period we a crucial third-down pass for Withoutanytimeouts.Tennessee the game," said McNair, who a 1-0 lead when he knocked killed off !5-of-16 power-play had two major breakdowns 51 more, powering the Browns quarterback Steve McNair drove went lB-for-41 for 235 yards. home a shot in front of the net opportunities. and both of those hreakdou us over the Tennessee Titans 20- the Titans to Cleveland's 28 with "We're learning from all these just 28 seconds in. After being out-played in the ended up in the back of the 14 on Sunday. two seconds left. losses." The Falcons second where they net." The 27-year-old, who had McNair was nearly sacked by Brown carried 22 times for 95 answered back then were out-shot 10-8, BG's Foster ended up with expressed deep regret for his Kenard Lang but managed to yards, and brought the Titans at the 7:13 mark of "For us the Falcons came seven points in the two games mistake, made up for it with muscle a pass toward the goal within 20-14 on his 15-yard TO the first as lames having a out in the third after recording a goal and four his best all-around game this line on the game's final play that with 7:13 left. linger knocked and put the clamps assists on Friday. season. By the fourth quarter, was picked off by Brodney Pool Widi William Green and Lee home a pass from little bit of down. "For us having a little bit of a as Droughns fought painful leg as time expired. Suggs injured, the Browns acti- Alex Foster to tie it a slow start, Spratt contin- slow start, this is just huge for cramps, fans chanted "Reu-ben, But that didn't end the after- vated Wright from the practice at 1-1. ued to be a force in us." he said. "Not just to have Reu-ben." noon for Titans rookie comer- squad on Thursday. After Dilfer Ben Geelan gave this is just net making criti- one big game, but build off and "For me, this is like my cathe- back Adam "Pacman" Jones and hit Droughns underneath for BG their first lead huge for us." cal saves to keep being down a goal in the third dral," said Droughns, who also Browns safety Sean lones, who 51 on the inside screen. Wright with 5:12 left in Hi. within a goal to come back and get a sweep caught four passes for 73 yards exchanged pushes and shoves took a handoffand powered his the first when In- ALEX FOSTER, and the Falcons was fantastic for us in lifting "But I wasn't using what hap- before being separated near the way into the end zone for his knocked in a one- SOPHOMORE responded by our spirits a bit." pened to me as motivation. I end zone. first career TD, giving Cleveland timer offa pass from notching the game Other players who scored on just poured my heart and soul "No man, we're cool," said a 17-7 lead. Brett Pilkingion to up for the third the weekend for IK! were Mike into it" (ones, who denied the two were It was also the Browns' first make it 2-1 in what was pretty time on the night, lohn Mazzei Falk, lonalhan Matsumoto and With the Browns clinging to a fighting. "I've known him since I rushing TO this season and their evenly played period as a goal knocked in his second goal of Brandon Svendsen. 'The Falcon six-point lead, Droughns spent was in fourth grade." firet since Nov. 28 of last season by Omaha's Bill Bagron tied the weekend on a pass from power-play went 2-12 on the most of the final six minutes in Cleveland quarterback Trent — a span of 50 quarters. it up again at 2-2 just 2:05 later. Linger on the right side boards weekend. the locker room being treated Differ, whose job security was "I wasn't thinking. I was Omaha picked it up In tin- lo t ic l he game at 3-3 just u rider BC! will travel to Notre Dame for dehydration, something he becoming less certain with each ninning," Wright said. "Then second though and started to four minutes before Barnelt's on Thursday night for game could later laugh about. loss, finished 18-of-34 for 272 I thought, Hey. that's a touch- take control of the game. winner as the Falcons out-shot one of a two-game league series "It might be old age," he said. yards in blustery conditions and down.'" Mick Lawcrcnce gave the Omaha 13-7 in the final period. In South Bend, Ind. 44 If there was a student on council, BGSU OVR 20000 BOOKS students would ° All priced between $0.50 and $1.00 NOVEMBER 11,12* 13 have an inherent, Friday & Saturday: 10am - 9pm active voice..." Sunday: Noon - 5pm -John Zanfardino, BGNews, 10/13/05, pg 10 VOTE ASHLEY!

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RIOTERS HIT PARIS' HEART ON DAY 10 www.fagnews.com/world PARIS (AP) — French President Jacques Chirac yesterday promised punishment for those sowing "violence or fear" across France — as urban unrest that has triggered attacks on vehicles, nursery schools and other targets hit central Paris for the first time. Youths set ablaze nearly 1,300 vehicles. WORLD Horn of Africa pirates Bush aims to cut tariffs attack cruise liner By Rodrique Ngowi and then turned on each other, President determined to focus on World Trade Organization IHE ASSOCIArCD PRESS leaving the nation of 7 million a NAIROBI, Kenya — The vio- patchwork of warlord fiefdoms. By Deb Riechmann lent attack on a cruise liner off Illustrating the chaos, attackers IHI ASSOCIATED PBISS Somalia's coast shows pirates in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, BRASIUA, Brazil — President from the anarchic country on threw grenades and exploded a Bush didu'l name names yes- the Horn of Africa are becoming land mine yesterday near a con- terday when he called on latin bolder and more ambitious in voy carrying the prime minister of Americans lo boldly defend their efforts to hijack ships for a transitional government that has strong democralic institutions ransom and loot, a maritime offi- been trying to exert control since and reject any drift back to the cial warned yesterday. late last year. days of authoritarian rule. lodging by the location of The attack, which killed at least But his remarks were a clear Saturday's attack, the pirates five bodyguards, was the second jab at Venezuelan President likely were from the same group in six months involving explosions Hugo Chavez. The leftist leader that hijacked a U.N.-chartered near Prime Minister Ali Mohamed and friend of Cuba's lidel Castro aid ship in June and held its crew Gedi, whose internally divided spent the past two days hurling and food cargo hostage for 100 government spends much of its criticism at the United States at days, said Andrew Mwangura, time in Kenya. die Summit of the America) in head of the Kenyan chapter of the Even before the attack on the Argentina. Seafarers Assistance Program. liner Seabourn Spirit, Gedi had Eyeing three upcoming That gang is one of three well- urged neighboring countries to presidential elections in Latin organized pirate groups on the send warships to patrol Somalia's America, Bush said citizens must 1,880-mile coast of Somalia, coast, which is Africa's longest and choose "between two compet- which has had no effective gov- lies along key shipping lanes link- ing visions" for their future. ernment since opposition lead- ing die Mediterranean with the One, he raid, pursues repre- ers ousted a dictatorship in 1991 Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. sentative government, integra- tion into the world community and freedom's transformative power for individuals. "The other seeks lo roll back the democratic progress of the Iraqis flee city as US. past two decades by playing to fear, pitting neighbor against neighbor and blaming others for Marines push forward their own failures to provide for American jets stike 10 valley that used to have a popula- the people," he said. "We must tion of about 30,000. make tough decisions today to targets; 17 insurgents At least 17 insurgents had been ensure a l>etter tomorrow." confimed killed confirmed killed since the assault Bush also urged Brazil, the began but "many more are sus- continent's largest economy, By Robert H. Retd pected of being killed," according to use its considerable regional IHI ASS0CIAIE0 PRESS to the statement. influence to prod into reality BAGHDAD, Iraq — Scores of ter- The Marines added that the a U.S.-backed l-'ree Trade Area rified Iraqis fled a besieged town U.S.-Iraqi force was "clearing of the Americas. Bush believes yesterday, waving white flags and the city, house by house" and such a free-trade zone stretching hauling their belongings to escape had been taking fire from insur- from Alaska to Argentina would a second day of fighting between gents holed up in create jobs and lift the region's U.S. Marines and al- homes, mosques and 220 million poor to bener lives. (,i.iid.i militants along "I don't care schools. That could be a tall tinier for the Syrian border. if my house Residents of the Brazil. ■> n — = =j U.S. and Iraqi troops area said by satellite At the Americas summit, the IraMoPtrn APPholo battled insurgents is bombed phone that sounds United States and 28 oilier coun- OUT BUSH!: A poster of President Bush at a bus slop, reading "The Man of War, the World Wants Peace! house-to-house, the or looted, of explosions dimin- tries supported setting a date to Out Bush!" urges the population to protest Nov. 4, against Bush's visit in Brasilia, Brazil. U.S. military said. ished somewhat restart negotiations on creating the Brig. Gen. Donald as long as yesterday, although trading bk>c. But because Brazil agrees with Silva ili.it the United The U.S.-kxl invasion of Iraq day at a round-table with young Alston, a U.S. mili- States must drop agriculture sub- I have my bursts of automatic and four other nations preferred to revived memories of die "gun- Brazilian leaders. tary spokesman, told weapons fire could wait forwraid trade negotiations to sidies so it Ls easier for fanners in boat diplomacy" era of US-Latin Bush had good reason to make reporters in Baghdad kids and the developing world to compete. be heard through- take place in I )eceniber. no agree- American relations of a century his push for freer trade, a bet- that none of the 3,500 wife safe out the day. The resi- ment was leached on new talks. Bush said the I Iniled Slates prom- ago. There also has been deep ter image for the United States U.S. and Iraqi troops ises to reduce and ihen eliminate dents said coalition So yesterday. Bush appeared concern about the failure to find and democracy here. Brazil has had been killed with me." forces warned people determined to move on from those "trade-distorting subsidies" the weapons of mass destruc- influence with Venezuela and in since the assault on AHMED MUKHLEF. by loudspeakers to the divisions over the ITAA talks — as long as Europe does the tion that Bush alleged Iraq had. Bolivia where die leading can- Husaybah, 200 miles same. IRAQI TEACHER leave on foot because and focus on those World Trade Disclosures of prisoner abuse by didate in die Dec. 1 presiden- northwest of the capi- troops would fire on Organization negotiations in "Only an ambitious refonn US. soldiers in Iraq and elsewhere tial election is the founder of the tal, began Saturday. agenda in agriculture, and manu- vehicles. I long Kong The talks are aimed at added strains. . Movement Toward Socialism In a statement late yesterday, "I left everything behind — my cutting tariffs worldwide. factured goods, and services can "I fully understand there's, at political party. Evo Morales has the U.S. Marines said American ensure Uiat the benefits of free and car, my house," said Ahmed In the hopes that success in time, a view of America that is, pledged to decriminalize the coca jets struck al least 10 targets yes- Muklilef, 35, a teacher who fled the gkilial talks would invigorate fair trade are enjoyed by all people in my opinion, not an accurate crop and end the US.-backed terday in Husaybah, a market in all countries," Bush said. Husaybah early Sunday with his the l-TAAs chances. Bush said IK- view," Bush said earlier in the drive to end its cultivation. town along the Euphrates River wife and two children while car- rying a white bed sheet tied to a .^•**'»'»*'*'»»>>»*^q>'*'*'*^'*«>^ stick. "I don't care if my house is bombed or looted, as long as I have my kids and wife safe with me." •i is^in Marines said about 450 peo- ple had taken refuge in a vacant 11

u \ .'. .' > i WWW.BGNEWS.COM CITY/STATE Monday. November 7.200511 Philanthropy Vs just a love story* is a major part of candidate's Fifty-year marriage East hospital. She had suffered a bloody towel over her face. a stroke. When she lifted the towel, she involvement ends in wife's mercy By April 19, Inge was in a veg- saw two bleeding holes. HARLETT,FR0MPAGE5 killing; spouse dies etative state. Carpenter applied pressure About 9:20 am., Harry called and called for help. Dr. Cameron Danielle Winters said. "She's still By Suzanne HohoUt a neighbor, Suzanne Irwin, from Woodlief went to the room with doing this thing whole-heart- THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Inge's hospital room and told her another nurse and a medical edly." COLUMBUS (AP) — In long they could no longer be friends. technician. Harlctt was the first person love letters, Inge Brown called When Irwin asked what was the She had a "do not resuscitate" Winters thought of when the her husband "Lovey" and signed matter, he repeated himself and order. Under no circumstances City Council position opening them "Your Wiley." hung up. was' the medical staff to take was announced because she Married almost 50 years, the Then he pulled out a .25-cali- extreme measures to save hei is ambitious, outgoing and DM couple devoted their lives to ber automatic pistol. life. Harry most likely counted 00 NOT RESUSCITATE: Columbus and Gahanna police investigate a easily discouraged. Winters each other. About 9:30 am. on April 19, on this. police shooting at the Christopher Wren Apartments. said. Winters also appreciates Last spring, Inge and Harry, I .In,i i inn. a Mount Carmel At 10 a.m., Woodlief pro- that llarlett has worked in sev- like countless others, were con- nurse, was caring for a patient. nounced Inge dead. his front door and walked note that read: "Sorry Officers." eral philanthropic groups like sumed by the court battle over She heard a noise that sound- Another 41 minutes passed outside. In his right hand, he Next to the note was the gun the Humane Society and Big Terri Schiavo — the Florida ed like two pops. before hospital security man- gripped a 9mm semiautomatic Harry had used to kill Inge. Brothers/Big Sisters, woman who was kept alive in a Harry then walked out of the ager Dana Bear called 911 and handgun: in his left, the photo of The gun Harry had pointed at Although she is not a politi- vegetative state for years with a room and down the hall past reported a homicide. Inge he had kept in iiis wallet. the police officers was empty. cal science major, llarlett has feeding tube. nurses and doctors. He went Three hours after Harry shot He pointed the gun at the "It's just a love story," said Ruth stayed active in her passion Inge (pronounced Inga) told to the first floor and left Mount Inge, Columbus and Ciahanna Gahanna officer. Harry knew it McCulley, a neighbor. for politics through College Harry that was a horrible way to Carmel. police knocked on his front door. would mean his death. Dirk had his parents' bod- Republicans. She worked on live, and the two made a pact: He took the gun with him. He walked down the stairs and The Columbus officer fired ies cremated. There was no the Bush/Cheney campaign In Neither would ever let that hap- At 937 a.m., an alarm went told die two officers outside his and missed. The Gahanna offi- published obituary, no funer- 2004, and is on the Apartment pen to the other. off alerting the Mount Carmel closed door that it wasn't a good cer shot him twice, in the leg and al. Eriends had no way to say Association on campus. Within weeks, that promise staff that something was wrong idea for him to come outside. the chin. goodbye. "It's not about who's right oi would be tested. in Room 512, that Inge's condi- The two officers felt threat- Harry fell dead on his stoop. "1 was just sad that they were who's wrong," she said, "but Inge had complained of head- tion had changed. ened and took cover behind the Inside Inge's and Harry'sapart- gone," Miller said. "They were about feelings for this commu- aches for a few days. On April 17, Nurse Rachel Carpenter comers of two garages. ment, on die dining-room table, g more precincts able to of an exit poll conducted by the The potential for confusion just in case, LoParo said. Diebold's system will be iarize the important voting group share," I lazard said. "11AVA defines machine's manufacturer. prompted Secretary of State Poll workers will have used in 41 counties, and three with the new machines. what a handicap accessible facil- "We did a survey of voters and Kenneth Blackwell to ask vol- instructional videos on site counties will use optical-scan "We haven't had anybody that ity is like in more detail. I wish we 98 percent of the people lliat took unteers not to enforce a rule if they run into glitches, and ballots. after trying it out has said they do would have been more aware of the survey liked the electronic vot- that limits voters to five min- technicians will staff the 44 Ohio's other 44 counties will not want to use it," 1 lazard said. ADA in the past We are looking at it ing and wanted to use it again in utes in the booth. counties to offer assistance. upgrade their voting systems Digital arts major Brien with fresh eyes so that now Uiey will the future, 9!> of the 9H percent felt Poll workers and 400 ser- Sue Strasser, director of in May. Strancar, junior, also feels the be even more accommodating" Wood County should use county vice technicians have been the Medina County Board Officials already are predict- transition will work out. The new precinct maps were tax dollars to purchase such a sys- trained on operating the new of Elections, said she doesn't ing long lines at polls as vot- "I think that we have a lot of made available yesterday on tem," she said adding that nearly machines, and Blackwell post- foresee any trouble with the ers wade through five lengthy good, user-friendly technologies the elections board Web site, everj' voter tcxik the survey. ed a practice program online new system. ballot measures. The Diebold so voters will know what to "If you have a finger and you machines will need eight expect. But some poll workers can press, you can use these screens to get through them all. worry that technical problems machines," she said. Blackwell is urging voters to could come easily and old hab- Workers have been trained familiarize themselves with its could die hard. on the new system, but in the issues before they arrive. "I think there'll be mass review sessions last week, some More than half of the confusion," said longtime had trouble attaching printers 1,872 registered voters who poll worker Lee Walters of to the machines and many still responded to a mail-in poll by I ancastei had qualms. The Columbus Dispatch sup- Election workers point to T think Ivotingl will be ported two election-reform states that have successfully slow because it's the first time issues allowing voters to cast navigated their first touch- people are using it, especial- absentee ballots for any reason screen elections but acknowl- ly for older voters who aren't and further limiting campaign edge that Ohio's election will be computer savvy," poll worker contributions. Only a student can

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