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BASEBALL: PARTLY CLOUDY Falcons finish regular HIGH: 71 I LOW: 48 season on a high note www.bgnews.com PAGE 7 ANEWS daily independent student press VOLUME 98 ISSUE 137 Seatbelt regulation gains strength
Matt Clark deaths, experts predict it would in water, as stated by It. Bradley STAFF REPORTER have saved many." Biller, public information officer « ' » However, some motorists dis- Motorists violating Ohio's child agree with such a stance, citing passenger and seatbelt laws over personal fiecdom and instances SEATBai,PAGE2 m -■m ••', the next month should expect to where seatbelts have caused ^ *\ ' get a ticket. From May 24 to June injury or death, rather than pre- WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW '«fc m vented it. ▼ 6, Ohio law enforcement officers • You cannot be pulled over for a V . —| p»" — will adopt a zero tolerance policy "It should be a matter of indi- seatbelt violation. lor violators of the state's laws. vidual choice, just as cigarette a* The stepped up enforcement is smoking or alcohol consumption • Both drivers and passengers % pan of the National Highway and is-not regulated or mandated by can be cited for a seatbelt viola- [ Traffic Safety Administration's the government," said Emily tion. "Click it or Ticket" campaign, as Shreve, a licensed driver and well as the Ohio Department of junior majoring in English. • Drivers face a fine ot $66. Public Safety's "What's Holding "People have had bad experi- You Back?" campaign. ences with seatbelts, and it should • Passengers face a tine ot $56. In a statement released May be their choice to decide from A. 18, Bowling Green Police Chief their own experience, whether or • Keep your hands on the wheel Thomas E. Votava made the rea- not they wish to wear it" and your seatbelt buckled until sons for the policy clean "Last Instances where seatbelts the officer instructs you otherwise. ' i year, more than half of all Ohioans cause injury in an auto accident, Btn SmngM BG News who died on our roadways in while rare, usually occur when the • More than half of all motor BUCKLE UP: Officer Justin White distributes a ticket in Bowling Green while patroling the area near motor vehicle crashes were belts prevent a driver or passen- vehicle deaths in Ohio last year Conneaut Ave. Bolwing Green officers will join all Ohio Police forces in enforcing seatbelt violations unbuckled. While a seat belt may ger from leaving a vehicle were associated with motorists not have prevented all of these engulfed in flames or submerged throughout the months of May and June. not wearing their seatbelts.
Newell says LOCAL B II S I N E S S 0 F T II K W E E K goodbye to Company fleshes out BG University By Zach Herman tion on the Canadian side of STAFF REPORTER Niagara Falls. Internationally, and board LifeFormations, a Bowling LifeFormations has products in Green-based animatronics firm, Denmark and Taipei, Taiwan. ByMandyLind Management. The Cincinnati- This success has allowed STAFF REPORTER operates in relative anonymity, based firm specializes in manag- their office tucked away on LifeFormations to expand quick- The University's board of ing portfolios for wealthy individ- Woodbridge Road two miles ly, growing from three employees trustees will lose a valuable mem- uals and families. north of campus. Iheir name is at its inception to a current level ber when Valerie Newell says According to Linda Dobb, not quickly recognized by of approximately 25. goodbye at the end of the month. I-jtecutive Vice President of the The increased roster allows the Newell went from being the University, Newell has been a Bowling Green residents, and University's Outstanding Woman strong leader for the University. they advertise primarily at trade firm to keep pace with a demand- Graduate of 1975 to one of two "She is extremely brilliant," shows. But their work speaks for ing schedule that sometimes sees people who have served on all Dobb said. "She knows the finan- itself. them booked 6-8 months in three University Boards. She will cial world and that was so impor- Founded in 1991 by BGSU advance, according to (,ilium. leave after 11 years of service. tant to the University. She is part- Professor Gene Poor and two col- "We've been very busy for the "It's sad that my time is up, but ly responsible for the tact that leagues, LifeFormations has past couple of years," Gillum said, 1 believe it is important to have University investments have established a niche for their adding that time-consuming these limits because it allows for done so well in the last 2 years." unique brand of artistry - the larger projects are now more fre- the University to get fresh blood NeweU will also stay active in conceptualization and construc- quent and a fresh perspective," Newell community and civic affairs. She tion of static and animated fig- Despite the rapid growth, said. will serve as a trustee for the ures. Employing artists of all spe- LifeFormations is still looking for Appointed by Gov. George Cincinnati Art Museum as well as cialties, including sculptors, cos- ways to extend their reach. In Voinovich in lanuary 1993 as the Cincinnati Museum Center tumers, and programmers, addition to animatronics work, chair of the board of trustees, and Cincinnati Parks LifeFormations creates realistic the firm provides lighting and Newell has also served as chair of Foundation. mannequins for the trade-show, sound services for the figures, the board's finance and invest- "She set a good example for museum, and amusement and has also ventured into set ment committees. the women that come to Bowling industries. Some models are stat- work, creating complete environ- "I really feel good about what I Green, proving they can be out- ic-non-moving-and others are ments for their models. The have accomplished at the standing students and give back fully animated, with movements diversification represents the University," Newell said. "I was to their University and commu- controlled by computer pro- company's attempt to become doing things in certain areas like nity," Dobb said. "She represents grams issuing orders to a system what Gillum calls a "one-stop the investment area and audit the best that a woman can of air valves within the device. shop" for clients. area that made me feel like I was become." "While interesting the techni- Gillum attributes the firm's bringing some ideas to the table Newell says she credits noi cal jargon carries a much simpler success to an emphasis on "cre- that really meant something." only her business sense and the message," said Travis (.ilium. ativity and realism," a commit- Newell now plans to focus her support from her co-workers for president of LifeFormations and ment that will carry the company attention on being managing the University's success during director and senior portfolio her tenure. instructor of visual communica- into the future. manager at Riverpoint Capital tions technology, "Our business is "We want to raise the bar... to bringing things to life. We leach, keep that niche and advantage we entertain, we tell stories." over our competition," he said. Demand for LifeFormations While their influence is felt products comes from around the nationwide and abroad, globe. The business has a signifi- LifeFormations is first and fore- cant presence in Northwest Ohio, most a local company. Union Game room to be providing services for the Toledo "A lot of us have come from the Zoo, COSI, and the Gish Theatre. University," Gillum said. "There That list is only part of the firm's is a good pool of talent to draw reborn in coming months dossier of notable clients. The from [in Bowling Green]." company's work is also featured A decade after it began, it is By Zach Herman room will soon feature a new set in Chicago, Detroit, and New clear that LifeFormations fits STAFF REPORTER of games, perfect for avoiding York, as well as at Marvel nicely in Bowling Green-even if Visitors to the Bowen- homework and passing hot sum- Superheroes City, a new attrac- no one knows the name. Thompson Student Union are in mer afternoons. for a surprise. Room 105, once The game room lost several home to several arcade games for titles in mid-May, when the "Our business is bringing things to life. student use, is now nearly barren. University's contract with their We teach, we entertain, we tell stories." Most of the machines are gone, gaming vendor expired In need with only Dance Dance of more localized service, Union TRAVIS GILLUM, Revolution still available. Stacks representatives negotiated a deal of office chairs occupy the PRESIDENT OF UFEF0RMATI0NS remainder of the small area 6AK ROOM, PAGE 2 But gamers need not fear. The PMo Malia MM tMpi BG News
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except look the part and feel enough with the original source ■ FUCK. FROM PAGE 1 The Daily Crossword Fix guilty that her romance has such material from I lomer's poem the brought to you by mquencw making the audience a high cost. "I've fought many Iliad to make the audience com- pletely lose themselves in the really believe he could be die wars in my time. Some I've fought 1 Synagogue greatest warrior ever. There's no for land, some for power, some film. Composer lames Homer ' ■ ' ' ■ 2 "Citizen _" clear protagonist or antagonist in for glory. I suppose fighting for created yet another great musical 3 Andes resident love makes more sense than all score only after the first score by 4 Pothole menders this story and Achilles fiuthei m1 J- m 5 Moves on sneaky leet blurs this line with his own per- the rest." says I'riani. Ilie roman- Gabriel Yared was scraped. 6 Knocker's reply sonal band of warriors including tic elements do add a greater Maybe they'll offer both on the _ 7 Highlands hillside BVf) (not likely). ■■ 8 Fellows his cousin who experiences war dimension to this war epic, espe- cially scenes between I lector and I he amazing action, constant 9 In position lor the first time. Another famous 10 Exaggeratedly male character, Odysseus, played by his wife. The lead male characters bailies and important show- ! !" !: ■ ■ ■■■■ 11 Rustic Sean Bean (Ixml of the Rings, all have love to consider during downs entertain, but ultimately 12 Practice piece 37 Ancient Greek portico Patriot Games) factors into the their exploits; even Achilles soft- you are left with the following 13 Sleeps lightly 40 Ceased ens his heart for Briseis. played by theme: In war no one wins and 19 Plus feature story as well. 21 Chapel vow 41 Barcelona snoozes The German bom Kruger Australian actress Rose Byrne, a "die fighting never ends." 24 Mudd or Moore 43 Opie's aunt hopes to launch a movie career in prominent Trojan woman held Recommended with reserva- |lf| 25 At any time 44 Behind bars prisoner in die Greek war camps. tions ("1/2] and rated R for war 26 Humane org. 45 Rush the upcoming romance Wicker •»!:::!:= 27 Cash drawer 46 Wipe out violence and sexuality/partial ■■■ Park with losh llamett and Prophetic dialogue and some 28 Israel's airline 47 Hamlet and Ophelia foreshadowing enhance the nudity. WT National Measure with Nicholas 29 Old programming lan- 48 Defeated rival Cage instead 1 OCX) ships, but drama, hut the screenplay by ± Tl guage 50 Spiritual mentor I )avid lienioff doesn't blend weil 31 Errand boy 51 Secret plan doesn't have much to do hen' ■ 1" 32 Risky Business' star 52 Backpacker's shelter ■ 33 Fencer's weapon 53 Nabisco favorite 34 Harvest 55 Musical inveslments9 ACROSS 35 Russ. and Lat., once 56 Tear
1 Circumven! 43 Arm bulge 6 Certain PCs 44 English cheese Avon Lake admin, moves to OHSAA 10 Classic sitcom equine 48 Sinister look 14 Capital on the Rod River 49 Luminous emanations 15 Shoe (orm 50 Approaches ROSS, FROM PAGE 2 trials. dents always knew they had an 16 Pilot or mobile starter 54 Some vineyards Avon Lake I ligli School, and "I don't think there's anything advocate in Ross. 17 Pop open 57 Masonic doorkeeper 18 City on Monterey Bay main students shed tears over better than working with stu- "I've worked in five districts, 58 Gaelic tongue ANSWERS 20 Reporter's concern 59 Calamitous the news of his departure, dents to improve their lives," Ross and with probably seven superin- 22 Hue 60 United u i 1 ■ .;■„ il ■ i .. a y i t-'rom die lime Smith began said. "When you work with stu- tendents," Ellis said. "I've never 23 Secret language 61 Colorants 3 N O - l' ■' ■ s H 3 working on the district office staff dents and their families, il turns been any place where so many 24 Does some cobbling 62 Railroad branch line u 3 1 'Is n b o 'i N i a t 26 Multi-speaker system 63 Brief fight s ' t » n I in 1987, she recognized Ross' the school into a family, which kids come back to see a superin- 1 1 29 Small bay a I 1 l! V a ■ ■ ■
determination to Improve educa- then turns the community into a tendent. I le is sincerely loved by 30 Stacks : I ■ | i 0 N tion. faintly." his kids." 31 Energetic people H V 3 >-i -. 1 M ;) -1 I J H O V 36 Feline weapon H i d 1 n '-■■ i 0 "FllSt and foremost. I )r. Ross is Ross has indeed affected many Ross is intent on allowing the 1 | ■ d 37 Sedate s ■■ H i 1 3 ■ • ' > an educator," Smith said "So he students lives throughout his lessons he learned at die univer- 38 Uncloses, poetically 1 i A 1 ■■ ■ i was always aware and on top of career. According to officials from sity to shine through when In- 39 Ready 8 '• 1 - 1 a 0 ■i '1 V ■ ■ 1 n i 1 - what curriculum was being Pickerington hical Schools and takes over as Commissioner of 41 Smudge d 42 Christmas carol Z >J '.' - •/ - ■ 'i i ■J ■ V i< taught in die buildings, I le want- Avon lake City Schools, students the OHSAA. ■' 1 n '.• 3 1 '1 : '. a 1 a i: S rV. .) U i - s ed the students to get the best from Ixith districts have returned "BGSTJ was extremely instni- '■' education as possible." lo visit Ross alter graduation. inental in helping me become \ccording lo Ross, a special lixld Ellis, a retired principal of who I am," Ross said. "I'll do any- VOTED BEST Pi; 11 STRAIGHT YEARS relationship with students is Avon lake, became friends with thing I'm able to do to make peo- Important in forming a tight knit Ross eight years ago. He said ple understand what I've 7 community, A close community Ross' sincerity when he was the learned.'' MEDIUM TWO 203 N. Main ***?***" 352-5166 results in triumphs rather than principal was genuine, and stu- $5.75 Minimum ITEM PIZZA UmlO/M Open Weekdays 4P.M. Lunch Fri.-Sat.-Sun. ^s
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BASEBALL: PARTLY CLOUDY Falcons finish regular HIGH 71 i LOW 48 season on a high note; www.bgnews.com PAGE 7 NEWSA daily independent student press VOLUME 98 ISSUE 137
Seatbelt regulation gains strength
Matt Clark deaths, experts predict it would In water, as stated by U. Bradley STUFF RFPORIF.il have saved many." liiller, public information officer However, some motorists dis- Motorists violating Ohio's child agree with such a stance, citing passenger and seatbelt laws over personal freedom and Instances SEATBELT, PAGE 2 the next month should expect to where sealhells have caused get a ticket. From May 24 to June injury or death, rather than pre- WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW 6. Ohio law enforcement officers vented it. will adopt a zero tolerance policy "It should be a matter of indi- i • You cannot be pulled over for a for violators of the state's laws. vidual choice, just as cigarette seatbelt violation. The stepped up enforcement is smoking or alcohol consumption • Both drivers and passengers part of the National Highway and is-not regulated or mandated hy can be cited for a seatbelt viola- Traffic Safety Administration's the government," said Emily tion. "Click it or Ticket" campaign, as Shreve, a licensed driver and well as the Ohio Department of junior majoring in English, • Drivers face a fine of $66. Public Safety's "What's Holding "People have had bad experi- You Back?" campaign. ences with seatbelts, and it should • Passengers face a fine of $56. In a statement released May be their choice to decide from 18. Bowling Green Police Chief their own experience, whether or • Keep your hands on the wheel Thomas li. Votava made die rea- not they wish to wear it." and your seatbelt buckled until sons for the policy clear: "Last Instances where seatbelts the officer instructs you otherwise. year, more than half of all Ohioans cause injury in an auto accident, Ben Swanger BG News who died on our roadways In while rare, usually occur when the • More than half of all motor BUCKLE UP: Officer Justin White distributes a ticket in Bowling Green while patroling the area near motor vehicle crashes were belts prevent a driver or passen- vehicle deaths in Ohio last year Conneaut Ave. Bolwing Green officers will join all Ohio Police forces in enforcing seatbelt violations unbuckled. While a seal belt may ger from leaving a vehicle were associated with motorists throughout the months of May and June. not have prevented all of these engulfed in flames or submerged not wearing their seatbelts.
Newell says I 0 C A I BUSINESS 0 F T II K W K E K goodbye to Company fleshes out BG University By Zach Herman tion on the Canadian side of and board STAFF RtPORIFR Niagara tails. Internationally, Valerie Newell I.ifePormations, a Bowling Ijfclorniations hat products in Green-based animatronics firm, I )enmark and Taipei, Taiwan, By Handy Lind Management. The Cincinnati- S'A'F RtPORllR operates in relative anonymity, I his success has allowed based firm specializes in manag- their office lucked away on LifeHirmalions to expand quick- the University's board of ing portfolios for weal thy individ- Woodbridge Road two miles ly, growing from three employees 11 ustees will losea valuable mem- uals and families. north of campus. Their name is at its inception to a current level ber when Valerie Newell says According to Linda L)obh, goodbye at the end of the month. llxecutive Vice President of the not quickly recognized by ol approximately 25. Newell went from being the University, Newell has been a Bowling Green residents, and The increased roster allows the University's Outstanding Woman Strong leader for the University. they advertise primarily at trade firm to keep pace with a demand- Graduate of 1975 to one of two "She is extremely brilliant." show's. But their work speaks for ing schedule that sometimes sees people who have served on all I )obh said. "She knows the finan- itself. them booked (i-B months in three University Boards. She will cial world and that was so impor- Pounded In 1991 by BGSU advance, according lo Gillum. leave alter 11 years ol service. tant to the University. She is part- Professor Gene Poor and two col- "We've been very busy for the "It's sad that my time is up, but ly responsible for the fact thai leagues, I.ifePormations has past couple ol years," Gillum said, I believe it is important to have University Investments have established a niche for their adding that time-consuming these limits because it allows for done so well in the last 2 years." unique bmnd of artistry - the larger projects are now more fre- the University to get fresh blood Newell will also stay active in conceptualization and construc- quent. and a fresh perspective," Newell community and civic affairs. She tion of static and animated fig- Despite the rapid growth, said. will serve as a trustee for the ures. Employing artists of all spe- LifcFonnations is still looking for Appointed by Gov. George Cincinnati Art Museum as well as cialties, including sculptors, cos- ways to extend their reach. In Vbinovich in January 1993 as the Cincinnati Museum Center turners, and programmers, addition to animatronics work, chair of the board of trustees, and Cincinnati Parks Ijfel'ormations creates realistic the firm provides lighting and Newell has also served as chair of Foundation. mannequins for the trade-show, sound services for the figures, the board's finance and Invest- "She set a good example for museum, and amusement and has also ventured into set ment committees. the women that come to Bowling industries. Some models are stat- work, creating complete environ- "I really feel good about what 1 Green, proving they can be out- ic-non-moving-and others are ments for their models. The have accomplished at die standing students and give back fully animated, with movements diversification represents the University," Newell said. "I was to their University and commu- controlled by computer pro- company's attempt to become doing things in certain areas like nity," Dobb said. "She represents grams issuing orders to a system what Gillum calls a "one-slop die Investment area and audit the best that a woman can of air valves within die device. shop" for clients. area that made me feel like I was become." "While interesting, the techni- Gillum attributes the firm's bringing some ideas to the table Newell says she credits no) cal jargon carries a much simpler success to an emphasis on "cre- that really meant something." only her business sense and the Newell now plans to locus her message," said Travis Gillum, ativity and realism," a commit- support from her co-workers for president of Lifclttrmations and attention on being managing the University's success during ment diat will carry die company director and senior portfolio her tenure. Instructor of visual communica- into die future. managei at Rlverpolni Capital tions technology. "Our business is "We want to raise the bar... to bringing things to life. We teach, keep thai niche and advantage we entertain, we tell stories." over our competition," he said. Demand for [jfeFormations While dieir influence is felt products comes from around the nationwide and abroad, globe. The business has a signifi- Ijfel'ormations is first and fore- cant presence in Northwest Ohio, most a local company. Union Game room to be providing services for the Toledo "A lot of us have come from the Zoo, COSI, and the Gish Theatre, University," Gillum said. "There ihat list is only part of the firm's is a good pool of talent to draw reborn in coming months dossier of notable clients. The from |in Bowling Green]." company's work Ls also featured A decade after it began, it is By Zach Herman room will soon feature a new set in Chicago, Detroit, and New clear that LifeFormations fits SIAH RIP0R1IR of games, perfect for avoiding York, as well as at Marvel nicely in Bowling Green-even if Visitors to the Bowen- homework and passing hot sum- Supcrheroes City, a new attrac- no one knows the name. Thompson Student Union are in mer afternoons. for a surprise. Room 105. once The game room lost several home to several aicade games for titles in mid-May, when the "Our business is bringing things to life. student use, is now nearly barren. University's contract with their Most of the machines are gone, gaming vendor expired. In need We teach, we entertain, we tell stories." with only Dance Dance of more localized service, Union Revolution still available. Stacks representatives negotiated a deal TRAVIS GILLUM, of office chairs occupy the PRESIDENT OF UFEFORMATIONS remainder of die small area. But gamers need not fear. The GAME ROOM, PAGE 2 Photo Illustration Mike Matzpr BG Newt
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F0RAliMNEWSVISITWWW.BeNEWS.COM 2 Wednesday, May 26,2004 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Well-planned trips can be worth the effort Police watch seatbelts closely
ByMandyUnd Once they enter the usual vari- SEATBEIT, FROM PAGE 1 "If you suffer greater injury, you're going to police officer, if those people were found not SIAFF REPORTER ables, such as destination and cost more to the insurance company, and/or to be wearing their seatbelts we could issue, times into Expedia's search for the Bowling Green Police Division. the hospital, and/or the community at large just for the seatbelt violations, up to three tick- For students planning a sum- engine, Sidestep will automatical- Mike Skulina, an attorney with the by not having worn your seaibelt... the expan- ets," Biller said. mer vacation, the best prices for ly pop up in an adjacent window University's Student Legal Services, believes sion of that idea goes all the way to NHTSA," "They're not gonna get the break. They're the best destinations may be just and conduct its own search. that seatbelts save far more lives than they Biller said. not going to get the warning. Not only are you a click away. Sidestep's engine will duck down take. According to both Skulina and Biller, not running the risk of a hassle that is the extra Analysts at Forrester Research into every airline site and grab "I'm sure there's incidents where that can only should motorists wear their seatbelts to $60, but you're also running the risk that safe- have discovered Sidestep, an those other fares that Expedia happen, but I think they pale in comparison prevent injury or death, but they should also ty belts do work," Skulina said. online travel agency that scans might miss or purposely filter out. to the amount of injuries or deaths caused by wear them to prevent facing hefty fines. The campaign has generated a significant more than 140 websites, includ- This saves the consumer time ejection," Skulina said about seatbelt-related While an officer cannot pull a driver over amount of success since its inception last ing airlines and consolidators, Tor from having to check multiple injuries. for failure to use a seatbelt, if the driver is year. the best travel deals from 585 air- sites to find the lowest fare. Biller agrees, stating that "there's over- pulled over for another reason, such as a mov- An observational survey conducted by the lines, 40,000 hotels and 2,800 Once the consumer finds what whelming data, overwhelming evidence, that ing violation, the driver and the passenger can Governor's Highway Safety Office at the end ol rental car locations worldwide. they are looking for, Sidestep will seatbelts save lives, seatbelts reduce injuries. be cited under Ohio's seatbelt laws. last year's campaign found that Ohio's seatbelt Company representatives guar- connect them directly to the air- Any circumstance that you can enter there's If the driver of a car is unbuckled when usage rate reached an all time high of 74.7 per- antee that they can find a lower line's site. By doing this, the com- always going to be a negative side to it... but if pulled over, the officer can issue a citation to cent. fare than its competitors more pany's website points out, the we look at playing the odds, or if we look at the the driver for $66. The driver can also be cited "Personal freedoms aside, when the legisla- than 60 percent of the time. consumer benefits in two ways. percentages as they relate to people benefit- for an unbuckled front seat passenger and/or ture has determined that the greater publk Sidestep was founded in First, a direct connection trims ing from seatbelts, they so significantly out- a child not properly restrained in any seat of good is served by enforcement of this statute, November 1999. Since then, it has off any excess fees. A lot of people weigh those incidents were people have suf- the car. you really don't have an excuse for not wear- won Forbes "Best of the Web" do not realize that Orbitz, Expedia fered further injury or death as a result of An unbuckled front seat passenger can face ing your seatbelt. Especially when the inci- award and has attracted a cus- and Travelocity charge customers wearing seatbelts," a fine of $56. dents of it causing more harm than good are tomer base of around 3.5 million a booking fee for using their site. According to Biller, motorists who feel seat- "So conceivably if we have two people in so minimal," Skulina said. users in the past four years by "Expedia and other sites will belt crimes are victimless should look at the the front seat of a car, just driving down the word of mouth. charge somewhere in between $5 bigger picture. road and commit some type of a violation or According to statistics from to $7 for getting you set up," a are otherwise subject to being stopped by a Consumer Reports, Sidestep may consumer representative at offer better deals than online Expedia said. agencies such as Expedia, Second, the consumer also has Travelocity and Orbitz. the chance to earn frequen flyer Michelle Evers, a Bowling mileage points with their pur- Green resident, says she flies chase. Airlines and hotels award down to Florida every year for frequent flyer points or frequent Classes differ from usual form summer vacation. Every year she stay points only when a trip is goes through the same ritual: sit- booked directly on the airline's or By Russ Zimmer available over the summer. many factors before deciding Freshman and sophomores who ting dazed in front of the comput- hotel's website. STAFf REPORTER According to Bill li.il/i-i. Associate whether to take summer classes pass two summer classes can er for hours, hunting site after site, However, despite these perks, Vice President and Dean of or how many hours to take. apply for a $100 University trying to catch the lowest deal Sidestep does face potential hur- Summer school has always Summer Session, courses are Balzer recommends meeting Bookstore gift card good for the possible. dles. Forrester Research writer had a bad image. However, for chosen on the basis of need by with your adviser. He also stresses fall semester of 2004. "It's not that Expedia and Henry Heveldt reports that there students looking to get ahead or students, faculty availability, pre- looking at the course itself: does it Students who return home for Travelocity are offering bad deals, is at least one advantage other take a class that is difficult to vious summer enrollment trends require a lot of reading, out-of- the summer have the option of it's just sometimes they're not airline sites have over Sidestep. enroll in, summer courses may and whether the course content class projects, etc. A prospective enrolling in online courses. The always the best deal," Evers said. Sites such as Expedia, Travelocity be the answer. About 7,200 stu- can be condensed to the summer summer student should look at University offers a wide variety of And she's right. For example, and Orbitz generate enough rev- dents are enrolled in classes at the format. Ihe courses are chosen their other responsibilities, such classes taught over the Internet, one round trip from Toledo to enue to play with their money, University, including the by a "summer" dean in each col- as a job, to determine what which allow students to get a sim- Orlando costs $238 at Expedia. enabling them to cut their own Firelands campus, for the sum- lege. schedule works best. ilar learning experience without The same trip can cost the con- deals with airlines and offer mer. A regular semester at the Another benefit of summer commuting to class every day. sumer $161 if they buy their tick- exclusive package deals to the Summer term at the University University lasts 16 weeks. Most classes over regular classes would Summer classes are also a way ets directly from TransMeridian consumer. started last week, but it is not too three-hour courses will meet four be cost. Summer classes for to keep busy for year round stu- Airlines. Why? According to an Expedia repre- late to enroll in the other two days a week to deal with the undergraduate Ohio residents dent residents of Bowling Green. Major travel booking site's sentative, the company offers a summer sessions. Summer term workload. All classes are required are about $25 cheaper per credit "What else am I going to do in searches are a little more subjec- wide variety of web specials and consists of three separate ses- to have the same number of con- hour. Also, there are a number of the summer-sleep?" University tive than objective. Analysts from specializes in last minute travel sions, beginning with a six-week tact hours regardless of whether it monetary incentives for enrolling student Vince Amicarelli said. Consumer Reports Travel Letter deals that are not available any- session through June 25. An is fall, spring or summer semes- in summer programs. The Office Having a couple high-paced say these travel site's searches are where else. eight-week session begins on ter. Class sizes are generally of Continuing Education is offer- classes and a part-time job limited, tending to nudge con- Sites like Travelocity, Expedia, lune 14 and the final six-week smaller in summer sessions, ing a $200 on-campus housing should be enough to keep stu- sumers towards only a handful of and Priceline offer "opaque fares" session begins on lune 28, both allowing more one-one interac- grant for those taking summer dents busy during the summer airlines they favor, rather than a which save consumers more end on August 6. tion between students and teach- classes. Seniors graduating at the months number of others that may have money on a ticket if they agree to Not all courses offered during ers. end of this summer session may the best deal. book a flight before they know the spring and fall semesters are Students should consider also be eligible for a $300 check. One thing that makes Sidestep airline's flight times. These flights different from its competitors is can be almost $95 cheaper than that the company is privately Sidestep's published rates. Thus, owned and does not make exclu- Sidestep may be a useful tool sive deals or alliances with any Haneveldt points out, but it is not airline. Also, unlike other web- a guaranteed winner in the fare Game room will soon be sites. Sidestep must be down- game. New employees will loaded to the consumer's hard However, despite its imperfec- drive, which is free of charge. This tions, the company hopes its low reborn with new devices software allows a consumer side- fares, broad range of options and soon fill positions by-side comparison of ticket efficient search of multiple sites at GAME ROOM, FROM PAGE 1 debuted this spring as a one- prices and flight times. the same time may outweigh its semester experiment, and the ByMandyUnd For example, say a consumer disadvantages to consumers and with a new vendor, University reception has been positive, STAFF REPORTER goes into Expedia to find a flight. put it one step ahead of the rest. student Mark Cullison. New according to Edgington. Employees from both the Student Health Services and Ice Arena games are scheduled to appear "I haven't heard one negative have had their hands full lately. in one to three weeks. comment," Edgington said. The search is underway for a new director of the Student Health 979 VeV
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Here's 1 Inion., Any questions regard pieces from the Spring 2004 your chance to talk about ing this project may be direct Undergraduate Student Brown's latest thriller, The edto Exhibit DaVinci Code. The DaVinci BGatlO(X«>bgnj*.bgsu.edu. which are in the Student Code is an exhaustively Also visit the protect web page Union at Galleries from May 14 through Jobs elude some students researched page-turner about secret religious societies, http://wvvw.bgsu.edu/o lune 14. These are some of ffices/cio/ paM838hrml ancient cover-ups and savage BGSU's best and brightest By Nicole Delisio Dining Services hires people fur and schedules. Contact: Cindy Fuller undergraduates. vengeance. The action kicks NIBS EDITOR conferences. Although finding a summer off in modern-day Paris widi 314 Bouvn Thompson Student Contact: Bowen-Thompson Union Student Union, 419372.9000 "They usually hire a consider- job may be difficult for many stu- the murder of the I .ouvre's With the advent of summer able amount of snidents to cover dents, Simmons said seniors are chief curator, whose body is Bowen-Ttiompson Student break, many students who have Buckeye Boys State and the odier likely to have die most trouble. found laid out in symbolic 6p.m. Union Art Galleries repose at the foot of the Mona Matrix Revolutions chosen to stay in Bowling Green conferences they run," Szykowny "Probably the group of stu- IJsa. Seizing control of the Come enjoy the movie! It's 8pjn. over the next three months have said. dents that have the hardest time case are Sophie Neveu. a lovely free! Transit ofVenus - see Venus been searching for employment. Since the last day of spring finding a job is seniors," French police cryptologist, and Contact: Office of Campus line up with the Sun - 1st time Although a lot of students semester, the Office of Student Simmons said. "Especially stu- Harvard symbol expert Robert Involvement, 419.3722343 since 1882! Multi-media show return home over break, landing Employment has seen approxi- dents who are graduating at the Langdon, reprising his role Raiven-Thonipson Student in the Planetarium, $1 dona a summer job can be difficult for mately 10-15 students come to end of the summer. Employers from Brown s last book... Union Theater • tion suggested. This event will those left behind. Campus is one their office for information on don't like to spend time and Discussion will continue on lasffbr approximately one of numerous places in which stu- summer jobs. Szykowny money training someone who is Wednesday, June Si. same time, Thursday now dents search for local jobs. explained that the students are not going to continue working for Ha.m. 11p.in'. . Contact: Physics & Astronomy same place. According to Ijnda Szykowny, not looking for any on campus an extended period of rime." Contact: Bowen-Thompson Art Exhibit of'Cream of the BGSU Planetarium 112 Crop" iences Lab Bldg. Personnel Officer in the Office of jobs in particular, rather they just Officials from the the Office of Student Union, 419.:t72.9000 Student Employment, students want employment. Student Employment urge stu- Bowen- Tltompson Student (bine see the award winning Union 3rd floor Dimling pieces from the Spring 2004 usually find it harder to find a job "The students have been com- dents not to give up if they are having difficulty finding a job. Lounge I Indergraduate, Student in the summer its opposed to die ing in, and they're just saying. I regular school year. just really a need a job for sum- They recommend utilizing the "I would guess it's a little more mer'," Szykowny said. "They're Worknet to aide in their search. difficult just because diere are not not really being too picky, they "Possibly now that the first six as many positions available," just want something to pav the week session has started, there Szykowny said. bills." might he some students who The lack of students is what The Office of Student thought they were planning to New directors bring fresh ideas to U. causes the lack of availability for Employment offers several ser- stay for summer, but did not." DIRECTORS,PAGE 2 has strong vision-and the ability services to the spouses and chil- many campus departments. It is vices to help students find on- Szykowny said. "There might be difficult for the Office of Student campus jobs. Students who get some departments diat thought President, Edward Whipple. and to raise funds." ■' dren of students for one semester myself," Shuford said. Powers will replace Gordon after graduation. Employment to know the total an account on the BGSU Worknet they were set for the summer, and their employees did not work The selection committee for Sokoll as Director of the Ice Powers will enter a similar situ- on-campus employment over are given to access to campus job the Ice Arena chose Powers from Arena. Student Health Services is ation when he takes the Ice the summer, because students openings. The Office of Student out." a list of 25 candidates. searching for someone to fill die Arena's directorial position for- still remain on payroll when Uiey Employment has a "The selection committee shoes of Dr. Josh Kaplan. merly occupied by Sokoll, who do not return for tile summer. process during made the review and then gave According K Shuford the died of pancreaitis in December. According to Michelle Orientation and die application to me, which I biggest obstacle the new Student Sokoll served as director since Simmons, associate director of Registration in which then looked over the situation I lealth Services director will face 1992. the Career Center and Manager students can learn and made that selection," said will lie trying to fill Kaplan's shoes. Lona Leek, assistant director of of Student Employment Services, how to use the Richard Bowers, Assistant Vice "The challenge will be replac- the Ice Arena worked aside many on-campus departments Worknet. President for Student Affairs. ing a director wllb had years of Sokoll. She thinks Sokoll influ- hire fewer employees over the The office also According to Bowers, one of experience and was highly enced the performance of other summer. makes recommenda- the biggest challenges Powers will respected by his colleagues," employees. "Academic offices usually cut tions about die types face will be renovating the Arena. Shuford said. "Randy was a good man to way back on student staff," of jobs that best suit "It is 40 years old next year, and Kaplan passed away in work with," Leek said. "He Simmons said. "Dining Services, student's inter- there is a strong need for upgrad- laiuiary, ending a five-year battle empowered me to use creativity the largest employer on campus, ests, majors ing the old operational system with cancer, Under Kaplan's in program development, lis- has a large reduction in staff dur- and ice making equipment: basi- direction Student Health Services tened when counsel was needed ing die summer." cally all of the components of the added physical therapy services and gave all of the Ice Arena staff Szykowny echoed Simmons' ice arena," Bowers said. 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NASCAR racing is one of the We do not know whether or Lenny Kravitv. announced women drivers and crew mem- lohnson. More and more races are most popular sports in the coun- not the sport is racist, nor are we "Gentlemen, start your engines!" bers." Minority issues will be suffi- being moved to larger markets try. sure the sport is run by racists. which is the equivalent of throw- This is a step in the right direc- ciently addressed when NASCAR — Chicago and California Yet not one driver in the However, the steps they are ing out the first pitch in baseball. tion, and we commend NAS< J\H integrates black, 1 lispanic, Asian instead of Rockingham and NASCAR Nextel Cup circuit is a taking indicate a shift in philoso- The sport may have started in for their efforts to incorporate and female individuals into North Wilkesboro. minority. phy. the South, but today it has wide- minorities into their sport. administrative positions. We would be hard pressed to This statistic seems rather Last week, the Associated spread interest. According to Of course, it will take more Simply put, they are not there think NASCAR — or any entity, unusual, given the diversity of Press reported that NASCAR NASCAR's official website, about than minority drivers and tire yet. for that matter — is void of other major sports. hired basketball Hall-of-Famer seven million fans attended changers to diversify NASG\R. Magic Johnson's new job is stereotypes. Since NASCAR racing originat- Magic Johnson to be co-chair- Nextel (which last year was for example, the NBA has a only one of several changes to Still, we applaud the approach ed in the South, it has attached man of a new diversity commit- called Winston) Cup races. high percentage of African- move NASCAR from the Bible NASCAR has taken in hopes of to it a negative stigma. tee. One of the new diversity com- American players, but they only Belt to mainstream America. shedding the premonition that Some people think NASCAR is Last weekend during the mittee's goals is to "identify and have one black owner— Nextel became the main spon- they are just a bunch of rednecks a racist sport. Nextel All-Star Challenge, singer develop black, Hispanic and Charlotte Bobcats owner Bob sor, replacing Winston. burnin' rubber.
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lucky). like me? Is the life of a university PEOPLE SHAUN But that's not the case. president so stressful that he talk on the phone HAYES Instead, that money is going to needs his own golf course to ON THE STREET buy an expensive mansion. All unwind? Opinion Columnist this is for a University president Don't get me wrong. Dr. What is your favorite restrictions on cell phone use." — one who already makes the Ribeau's nice, new house is not word or expression? ALICIA You can't really blame the cell On Saturday, May 15th. an second most money of any solely to blame for the tuition TAYLOR phone industry. I mean, who wants their customers to stop article in the Bowling Green University president in the Mid- increases that come with regu- Opinion Columnist Sentinel-Tribune announced American Conference. larity each year. using their product? that the Bowling Green State Apparently Dr. Ribeau's house But spending more than a mil- ® If I owned a business I would- University Foundation Inc. had at 632 Hillcrest Drive has lion dollars on a house is certain- Is connecting with a friend on n't want to lose customers. offered to buy a house, to be become too small to have social ly not going to help. your way to class really worth However, I would be concerned known as "University House," for gatherings vital to the proper George Mylander, the founda- risking your life? I say no, and so about the safety of my cus- $750,000 and an adjacent 1336 administration of a university. tion's chairman, states in the arti- do many state legislators across tomers while using my product. acres (with frontage on Stony They had to cook food in the cle, "There's never a good time the United States. Cell phones should come Ridge golf course) for an addi- garage! for this. There will always be When someone answers their with a surgeon's general warn- tional $350,000. The horror! challenges..." That's true. There cell phone on the road, they are ing that says, "The use of this This must have been quite a If he wants small, he can come never is a good time to spend a not only endangering their own product may cause unexpected shock, coming as it did hard on and live in my apartment for a million dollars on a house, but KELLI ELLERBECK life but they are also putting and unwanted injury or death the heels of the announcement few days. There's clutter every- when tuition is being raised by 9 SENIOR, FAMILY AND other drivers at risk as well. while operating a motor vehi- that the University was, once where! percent (or more) each year, it is According to Dr. David J. cle." again, raising tuition by "only" The powers-that-be are especially not a good time. The COMMUNITY SERVICES I lanson, a sociology professor at Maybe then drivers would be nine percent, as opposed to the already trying to put a positive fiscal discipline and priorities the University of New York, a bill less likely to use their cell 9.9 percent they could have spin on things. Board member here seem absolutely flabber- "You wish!" that bans the use of cellular phones while on the road. raised it. How benevolent of Ed Reiter explains in the gasting. phones while operating a vehi- Every time I ride in a friend's them. Sentinel-Tribune article that the Upon hearing of a shortage of cle has been proposed in 40 car, I always get a little worried Of course, we have to give the President's new crib can be used food among French peasants, states in the when they start BGSU Foundation Inc. credit — to attract the people who "can Marie Antoinette, wife of King U.S. However, "The use of cellular to use their cell it's not like they rushed to this bring millions of dollars" to Louis XVI, supposedly said, "Let only New York phones while driving phone while decision. No, instead they spent make up for all that lost money them eat cake." While I am cer- and New Jersey driving. As a another $ 121,016 and two years not coming from the state. A tainly not advocating the have been suc- is killing our society passenger, I can reviewing the property where weenie roast that's going to make response toward Dr. Ribeau that cessful in pass- and should be tell when the our fearless President lives now up for $2.63 million? Not to men- poor Marie got (the French peas- ing the bill. driver becomes before deciding he needed a tion the $1.2 million spent on the ants cut off her pretty head dur- Cell phone illegal..." distracted. change of scenery. house to begin with? Dr. Ribeau, ing the Revolution), the purchase use on the Sometimes I While I understand that the that's gonna have to be some of a million dollar mansion road has become so common am afraid to tell them I am a lit- money the BGSU Foundation house party. when tuition is rising like the JULIE SANDERS that people fail to realize how tle concerned with their driving Inc. is using to buy this property One thing that has me suspi- foam on a poorly poured dangerous talking on the phone while they are on the phone. nJUNIOR, IPC while driving can be. Your cell Although they may think they does not come from tuition, and cious is the timing of this Budweiser seems to me to be a is instead raised by alumni and announcement. Surely the Board slap in the face. phone can be one of the largest can drive and talk on the phone through private corporations, ofWhatever has known for a We should not take this lightly. "Peace out." distractions as you drive. Some at the same time, they are not this is still a case of horribly mis- while that this house was going Make phone calls. Write letters. say that you are more likely to always aware that they are dis- placed priorities. to be purchased, and yet the Maybe even throw a protest or be injured or killed by use of a tracted. Why not instead raise a mil- announcement is just being two. It's probably too late, but if cell phone while driving than Driving requires more con- lion dollars to help offset the made now. Why would that be? we let our displeasure be shown driving drunk. centration then people may decrease in state funding? Perhaps because there are fewer here, maybe that would prevent The use of cellular phones think. There are so many unex- Besides, the money used to students here to get pissed off? more misguided capitalistic mis- while driving is killing our soci- pected situations that can occur "evaluate" Dr. Ribeau's current Maybe they figure that all sum- adventures from occurring in the ety and should be illegal while on the road. Sudden stops, lane domicile could pay tuition for 35 mer students care about is a nice future. operating an automobile in changers, pedestrians, other full-time students at the (an and cold beer, not this bla- And if it doesn't work, vote every state. passengers in the car, and other University. Shouldn't this money tant fleecing with your feet. Owens In the National Conference of drivers on the road can cause be spent on more important And what does a university Community College is just down State Legislature, Matt Sundecn, you to have to be aware of road things? Maybe if the Foundation president do anyway, other than 1-75, and all their president gets a senior policy specialist, report- conditions, and being on the raised a million dollars to help talk at commencement for a lit- is a vanity license plate. L0RI KELLERMEYER ed that "cell phones have been phone takes away your atten- with tuition, it would only be tle bit twice a year? What's his job JUNIOR, DISABILITIES suspected in numerous motor tiveness off the road. raised by five percent each year description, other than approv- E-mail Shaun with comments AND HABILITATI0N vehicle crashes across the coun- So, should you be concerned instead of nine percent (if we're ing the expulsion of bad apples at [email protected]. try. In 1999, a driver who was when you are on the road and also using a cell phone killed a the driver next to you, behind "Out of control, spring 2-year-old girl in Pennsylvania. you or across from you on the break style.' Another driver, distracted by a other side of the light are on the cell phone, hit and killed a state cell phone? corrections officer in North Yes. Carolina. This year [20011, a 5- People may think that they year-old Pennsylvania girl suf- are skilled enough to drive and fered severe head injuries in a talk on the road, but they are crash caused by a driver who wrong. Unfortunately, some was distracted by a mobile lessons are learned the hard phone." way. Let's just hope that these With such severe trauma lessons never have to be taught caused by driving while on the and that people realize that cell phone you would think more phones while driving is not a AARON KENNELL action would be done and bills safe bet. SENIOR, MUSIC ED would be pushed for passage to The next time you see some- prevent accidents like that from one on the phone who cuts you "Bootylicious." happening again. off, maybe this column can help The National Highway Traffic you to understand why and Safety Administration states how dangerous driving while that 85 percent of all cell phone talking on the phone can be. If customers talk on the phone you ever catch yourself driving while driving. With the cell while on the phone pay close phone industry constantly attention to your actions and growing, the use of cell phones see what mistakes you make. is becoming universal. The car You will be very surprised of Submission Policy is a common place to use cell how dangerous you are to your- phones outside of the home self and fellow drivers. Letters to the Editor should be no purposes. 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Additional subject to review for length and darity MIKE METZGER, PHOTO EDITOR Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 Q: Why was the young Letters to the Editor or Guest before printing. musician grounded? Columns may be published online. Opinion columns do not necessari- ASHLEY NEHLS, DESIGN EDITOR Phone: (419) 372-6966 TODAY'S Name, year and phone number ly reflect the views of The BG News. PATRICK MAYNARD. COPY CHIEF E-mail: [email protected] should be included for verification KEN EDWARDS. WEBMASTER Web site: http://www.bgnews.com BADJOKE A: Because he got in treble. WWW.BGNEWS.COM OPINION Wednesday, May 26.2004 5 Yes, they really made these sites Cell phones: invisible leashes creativity can go a long way into "If Nostradamus far outweigh just answering the "My mom loves MATT giving someone 15 seconds of KRISTI phone. It's 20 questions if you SUSSMAN fame. was alive today, LEIGH don't answer your phone. being able to get #5: amiannoying.com. Simply I'm sure he'd Asst. Opinion Editor " Where were you?" Opinion Editor put, this site rates several "Why didn't you answer?" ahold of me at any celebrities based on their level of scratch his head "Why didn't you have your cell time, but she's also When Ckxl made summer, he annoyance. For example, 71 mAs a student studying phone?" and say, 'Wow. afraid that if I surely didn't have nerds in mind. percent of readers believe that journalism, you would think And on top of that, your voice- Then again, God always came Michael lackson is annoying Skateboarding that I wouldn't have any mails are crowded with, "Answer spend too much off as kind of a jock in the Bible. and 37 percent of those same dog. Didn't see that qualms about communication. your phone!" or "What's the point time on my cell, I'll Summer is the time when the people say that Renee Zelrweger But sometimes I feel like 1 am a in having a cell if you won't weather is (supposed to be) is annoying one coming.'" slave to it. answer?" get a brain tumor." much warmer. Girls begin tan- These numbers originate I don't even want to know this website proves that. My cell phone is an invisible to do instead of the long list of ning at the beach rather than from a very scientific method — Once you see this dog, it will how much time each day I leash. So why don't 1 just get rid of going to a tanning booth. whether or not you picked the spend reading and responding it? pressing numbers. This would be make you look at your own good — if the computer always Since I qualify as a nerd, I "annoying" or "not annoying" worthless dog and wish it could to emails, catching up on the Because it's an addiction. I feel won't talk about why summer is button. It claims to be "The #1 news via the television, radio disconnected without it. understood me. do something cool like play I'll say, "Make a payment," and great. Instead, it's a much better On-Going Internet Celebrity Yahtzee. or reading The BG News. Someone could need me or have idea to tell you about some Poll." That may be, but you're #9 The cell phone is the worst something important to tell me. it will say, "Okay, we will transfer #1: subservientchicken.com. you to technical issues." crazy websites I've seen in the in my book, so deal with it. It's difficult to put into words culprit though. I am definitely What if I get stranded somewhere past couple of weeks because I #4: engrish.com. For those of a cell phone junkie. Then I remember 1 have to just how much time it seems and had no way to get ahold of speak its language and I'll repeat. loathe sunlight. you who enjoy watching "Iron this man has on his hands, until A lot of people are. In this anyone? What if I miss out on an That and I am afraid of taking Chef" and "MXC," this site day in age, it is almost a sin not "Make a payment," in my best you realize that it's not a live awesome opportunity because a slow and deliberate "Matrix" my shirt off. thrives on horrible translations webcam. A man in a chicken to own a cell phone. 1 can only person couldn't get a hold of me? These websites aren't exactly from Japanese to English. think of about two people off If I believed in evolution, I agent voice. suit shows up on your screen, Needless to say, it's a frustrating in any order, but I know how For instance, one may find a and you type in commands for the top of my head who don't swear I would grow a phone on some people enjoy cheap, man- picture on this site of some kind own one. process that takes about 20 min- him to perform. The goal is for my ear. Pretty sad, huh? utes. If I could speak to a human, ufactured drama After all, isn't of bag, perhaps a grocery bag, the chicken man to willfully Talking isn't the only form of My mom sees the two-fold that why people watch The it would probably only take five which was probably imported carry out your bidding. In actu- communication accomplished problem too. She loves being able minutes. Bachelor? from lapan. On it, it has the text on a cell phone either. You can ality, the website has about 300 to get ahold of me at any time, So why is everyone so obsessed Therefore, in the spirit of "It is great and I want you who movie clips of different actions, also check e-mail anywhere but she's also afraid that if I spend sappy reality television, I will are the bag which is easy to use with communication? and it creates the illusion of a you're at, send and receive text too much time on my cell, I'll get I-ets be honest here. I think it is count down seven crazy web- to surely use." The creator of the lonely man who is trying to gain messages or surf the net with a a brain tumor or something. sites. website added a comment at cell. a lack of independence and secu- acceptance in the cyber world. Things were so much less com- rity. Why seven? the bottom of the page, "Did Among some of the best com- If you have a crappy phone plicated before the cell. I could It's a lucky number. Also I had that bag just insult me?" like mine, text messaging can I also think that it is just anoth- mands to give him is to ask him make plans to meet a friend er thing people do in order to planned on doing ten, but I #3: menwholooklikekenny- to marry you. be a huge waste of time. It somewhere at a specific time and couldn't think of an eighth one. rogers.com. 1 don't need to takes quite a while to type the carry out plans as usual. Now, I avoid reflection. If you're not talk- When Al Gore was sitting in ing on your phone or watching #7: carstuckgirls.com. This site explain this to you, but since his basement devising the blue- message with your phone, have to give my getting ready sta- won the Webby Award in the you may not believe it, I'll repeat television, then you're listening to print for the Internet, I'm sure sometimes having to spell out tus every five minutes, and plans music, working or doing anything "tofeird" category. Basically, the myself. This site has a bunch of he had in mind that one day each individual word, and then can be changed at the last meat ofcarstuckgirls.com is pic- pictures of men who look like else to avoid being alone with there would be a compilation of I have to wait about five min- minute. your thoughts. tures of models sitting in cars Kenny Rogers — the country men who looked like a famous utes for the message to actually So much communication is that are stuck in the mud or singer, not the baseball player. We should all evaluate how musician. go through. Then, approxi- occurring at once that businesses much time we devote to staying snow. This place has found a The creators' favorite media If Nostradamus was alive matelyl5 minutes later, I'll get don't even have enough people to place in my heart for two primi- exposure has come in the form connected, unplug and make today, I'm sure he'd log on, the response. And the "conver- man the phones. Instead, you time for silence to just reflect on tive reasons: attractive girls and of a Trivial Pursuit 20th scratch his head and say, "Wow. sation" then continues on like have to talk to computers that jokes about women drivers. Anniversary Edition question, our lives and spend time with our Skateboarding dog. Didn't see this, until one of us gets frus- talk all slow and deliberately like own thoughts #6: weddingdressguy.com. where the website is the answer that one coming." trated and calls. agents in "The Matrix." I landling to the question, "What website Lets have that moment of Leave it up to eBay to create We've come a long way from I have definitely had a loss of problems with these "agents" is silence. some of the most bizarre stories features a Kenny of the Month, privacy owning a cell too. My the biggest time-waster and has the days of dancing hamsters I lold on — my phone is ring- out there. A guy was trying to Kenny Spotting Tips, How to friends and family have the to be one of the most irritating and stealing copyrighted music. ing. sell his ex-wife's wedding dress, look like Kenny and a com It's hard to predict what unusual ability to know where I am at things a person can attempt to do so he put it up for bid on eBay muffin recipe?" website will grace our computer or what I am doing at the over the phone. along with a funny diatribe #2: If you dug the water-ski- Help Kristi complain about monitors in the future, and I can touch of a few buttons. When I call to pay my bill, they communication even more by about his ex-wife and her family. ing squirrel, then skateboarding- only help but wonder. So why don't I just not have a voice recognition system To make matters even more bulldog.com should hit home. sending her an e-mail at The sad part is, I should answer? where you ask the freakish com- [email protected]. hilarious, he wore the dress It's the home of Tyson, a two- instead be worried about getting Those repercussions would puter agent what you want them because he couldn't find anyone and-a-half-year-old bulldog. a tan. else who fit the dress. Suuure. Tyson is capable of skateboard- Have an opinion on something? The website doesn't have ing on his own. He propels him- Tell Man just how big a nerd much that the eBay page didn't self and is able to stay on the lie is bye-mailing him at already have. Still, the site is a board for a while. He can turn [email protected] perfect example of how a little relatively well, and the movie on E-mail us: [email protected]. Worshipping the American Idol
JACOB — has taken on the task of While having the name of a help of a team of producers like cess. His hit single "Invisible" has shows that features people with TOOTALIAN searching for the rare treasure Disney movie seems like a sure Clive Davis and several song earned itself a place on the list of actual talents. that is talent. bet to me, I've been wrong writers, put together a rather top-10 stalker songs, right below Or maybe it's just because While "American Idol" runner- before. Just last Wednesday, 1 was successful debut album. The Police's "Every Breath You fans like to hear Simon be a U-WIRE Columnist up Clay Aiken may bear more flabbergasted at the loss of the Season mo winner Ruben Take." Despite that, Clay has prick. The California Aggie than a slight resemblance to Dr. Hawaiian hottie Jasmine Trias, Studdard, however, is known less been the butt of plenty of late- Either way. "American Idol" U. ofCalifornia-Davis Jones' shiny smiling statuette, who was cut for his music night monologue jokes, which has done something right. In this trio of musical adventurers despite her "Ruben Studdard is and more for have done a great job of emascu- fact, it has spawned several over- In the opening scene of faces a force far more lethal than enticing hula known less for his the fact that he lating him. I guess he had it seas spin-offs like "European "Raiders of the Lost Ark," Indiana angry Nazis. They are subjected abilities. looks like what coming, though, considering he Idol" and "Australian Idol." Jones braved the pitfalls and per- to enduring the Sieg Heil-like America, you music and more for would happen titled his album "Measure of a It seems Indiana Jones might ils of a South American temple in dance moves and shrill achtung- clearly would- the fact that he looks ifWayne Brady Man." not have been completely off the search of a golden idol that lay shouting voices of the tone-deaf, n't know tal- ate Fat loe. So it seems despite who wins mark in his idol-search, at least within. rhythmically challenged William ent if it shook like what would Though the this time around, both Diana geographically speaking. With For three seasons in a row Hung clones. Worse yet, they its fine ass happen if Wayne R&Bstylingsof and Fantasia have an equal the show going global, "South now, the good people at FOX have to listen to that tool Ryan right in front the Velvet chance of post-Idol success. And American Idol" probably isn't have mounted a similar effort in SeacresL of you. Brady ate Fat Joe." Teddy Bear they also will be happy to know too far off. the hunt for the nation's next top Bat the latest adventure of Still, the were enough to that they won't be the last of And if it stays true to the origi- pop star who can serve as an idol Cowell and Company has neared idols and runners-up of the past gamer him an "Idol" victory, in their kind. The show itself looks nal, the latin version of Ryan of its own. its climax. The next two days have had talents of their own. the hearts of many fans, and forward to subsequent seasons. Scacrest will definitely have Donning the fedora and crack- mark the final showdown Kelly Clarkson, the victor of the according to record sales charts, You'd think, by now, the con- everyone wishing they knew the ing the whip, Simon Cowell — between the two remaining con- first season, actually deserved he wasn't exactly the champion. cept would be tired, but viewers Spanish word for douchebag. with his leading lady Paula Abdul tenders: Diana DeGarmo and the No. I position. Miss Silver medalist Clay Aiken has keep tuning in. Perhaps it's on his arm and his faithful com- Fantasia Barrino. Independent, ironically with the found far more commercial suc- because it's one of the few reality panion Randy Jackson at his side
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BGNews Movie Review THE OGRE RETURNS SHREK 2 HITS BOX OFFICE TO FANS APPRECIATION
By Michael Siebenaler Three Blind Mice, Pinocchio, Wolf STAFF REVIEWER and the Gingerbread Man return Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz with some great comic antics. and Eddie Murphy all relum to Helmed by three directors, provide voices for Shrek. Fiona including the voice of the and Donkey in this hilarious Gingerbread sequel fit for all ages (most of the Man, mature jokes will sneak under the Conrad radar of young tots). In this Vernon, this installment, Shrek and Fiona film continues leave the swamp to meet Fiona's embellish classic parents, King and Queen in the tales producing plen- land of Far, Far Away. Donkey tags ty of laughs, spoofs along without Dragon, which and pop culture ref- works fine because there are erences. Harry more characters to fill the void Gregson-Williams (she couldn't talk anyway). vides the musical Fiona's parents, voiced by John score again and Cleese and lulie Andrews, the songs fea- encounter some ogre culture ture artists like shock as they try to warm up to David Bowie the newly married couple. and Tom Waits, plus remakes and Filmmakers in ject some welcome covers performed by the film's originality into this cliched situa- stars. The top notch sound and tion by blending shots and dia- animation by DreamWorks' PDI logue between characters during (Pacific Data Images) really helps Shrek and Fiona's memorable the audience jump right into this arrival sequence. entertaining world. Prince Charming, voiced by The plot develops some family Rupert Everett (My Best Friend's themes and realistic martial tiffs Wedding), and the Fairy which progresses the film and Godmother, the weakest sup- characters well. Shrek's self porting character, voiced by esteem takes a hit after reading lennifer Saunders (TV's Fiona's childhood dairy, which Absolutely Fabulous), compli- reveals an important subplot. A cates events even more. The Fairy subsequent encounter in the Godmother does get a full blown Potion Room, the Fair)' Dream Works Pictures AP Fiot: musical number (too bad Shrek Godmother's extensive library of wasn't around to stop it), but l«rd magical elixirs, provides more FRIENDS FOREVER: Shrek, voiced by Mike Myers, meets Puss In Boots, voiced by Farquuad was a funnier antago- entertaining plot points as char- Antonio Banderas, an adorable little kitty cat, and decides to keep him in this scene nist. acters get the rare opportunity to from Dream Works Pictures' computer-animated comedy "Shrek 2." Shrek 2 opened The first scene and subsequent change their lives. It would've up at the the box office this weekend and grossed $108 million, making it the number build up of Puss-in-Boots, voiced been great to have Puss and one movie this past weekend. by Antonio Banderas, would've Fiona's dad drink the potions, but been great except everyone's seen probably would've taken the him in the previews. Still, he's very focus away from Shrek and Fiona. effective with lots of laughs in The ending credits include full comic duels with Donkey and a screen curtain calls of each main BOX OFFICE quick substance joke in a spoof of character freezing into a memo- the television show rable still at the end of each seg- Us movie revenues for May 21-23. All dollar figures in millions. Cops called «| ment. Shrek 2 makes an appeal- Knights. ^p'^^ing bid for repeated viewings Larry King because filmmakers successfully Rank/Film Weeks in release Weekend Gross and loan Rivers make the audience want more have some (Shrek 3 & 4 are in the works). I.Shrek 2 One week $108.0 voice Recommended ("•) and 2. Troy Two weeks $23.9 cameo rated PG for crude 3. Van Helsing Three weeks $10.6 while humor and suggestive t h references. 4. Mean Girls Four weeks $6.9 5. Man of Fire Five weeks $3.7 6. Breakin' All the Rules Two weeks $2.8 7.13 Going on 30 Five weeks $2.5 8. New York Minute Three weeks $1.3 9. Kill Bill Vol. 2 Six weeks $1.1 10. Super Size Me Three weeks $1.0 Source: The Associated Press Ben Swanger BG News
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Billboard.corn's list By Brian Pauline Ben joined the ranks of Dark Side of the Moon psy- boys in leather jackets. SIAFI REVIEWER Tripping Daisy, followed by a chedelia and a hypnotic mili- The title track takes you on Billboard.corn's list of the top albums. The secret is out. The sum- short stint in When Babies Eat tary rhythm dances through a journey through time and mer of 2004 promises to be a Pennies. Secret Machines was the lines in "The Road Leads space. It combines stacked of the top singles. Usher, Confessions productive and prosperous conceived at a rock and roll Where It's Led." vocals contrasted by slightly season, at least for rock and poUuck dinner improvisation Cultivating sounds/For all broken keyboard tones. Burn, Usher This week: 1 roll. An eclectic mix of talented performance. The band start- the mothers who come near Contemplating death and life musicians from New York, by ed writing and playing togeth- to find out/Calling pulse the process of moving from This week: 1 Last week: 1 way of Texas, make up Secret er in |uly of 2000. bombs, a response/With cot- one to the other with lines like, Machines proving it does not The album is an eclectic ton in dieir ears and goodbye Who rests in dust/Who moves Last week: 1 Gretchen Wilson, take a stage full of musicians mixture of synth-driven heavy kisses for the ones in the in air? The song questions our to create a wall of sound. With beats and hot rod guitar tones ground/Collecting fallout existence and the futility of I Don't Wanna Know, Here for the Party the release of Reprise Records' that convict the spirit for not from the blast. life. "Now Here is Nowhere," the living. Chantey guitars and "Pharoah's Daughter," a Blasting drums and guitar Mario Winans This week: 2 group hopes for long lasting do not threaten vocal integri- anthemic builds are part of its jazzy and lighter number, uses This week: 2 Last week: - success in a seemingly bur- unique sound. Ambient and war imagery on a canvas of ty; this is a well mixed record. geoning and reborn rock driving drums lead off the piano fusing drums, droning Quality of sound is important Last week: 2 8Ball $ MJG Living genre. nine minute opener "First keyboard lines and layered as song texture and this album The trio is composed of Wave Intact". The song gradu- distortion. has it all. A headphone favorite Yeah!, Usher Legends brothers Brandon and Ben ally moves into more upbeat A happy dancing youth indeed. Curtis and Josh Garza. The and slamming numbers. The ignores the combat drenched Secret Machines will be Featuring Lil Jon This week: 3 Curtis' were playing in UFOFU meat does not appear until land her family lives in. I won- appearing at the Newport in while drummer Garza was halfway through the record der/Was that the famous Columbus on June 3 and the This week: 3 Last week: - honing his skills in Comet. when depth and processed daughter/Of the well-heeled Majestic Theatre in Detroit on After Brandon, Ben left to play effects coincide, and an anti- revolving oh-so-fine/While we June 4. Last week: 3 Soura mm billboard com in Captain Audio with Garza. war theme is revealed. were building caskets/for the Source: mmi.Billtioaid.com WWW.BGNEWS.COM Wednesday, May 26,2004 7 www.bgnews.com/sports QUOTEIJNQUOTE "We accomplished a lot my freshman year and I know in the years to come, we will be one of the teams that wifl come out of the regiqnals and play in the championships. JEANINE BACAMball team outfielder SPOKES
BGNEWS BRIEFING Season ends with victory Rango hits it big BG sophomore Gina Rango By Matt Hawkins the fifth, the Falcons broke die pretty comfortable," Hudak said. last game. playoff hopes were crushed soon has been named to the 2004 SPORTS REPORTER tie, pounding in four runs off "I just came out and did the "We have five seniors this year, after the game, when both Great Lakes All-Region First Broncos relief pitcher Zach same thing I did yesterday and and it was a nice way to send Northern Illinois and Akron Team for the second consecu- After giving up three runs in Straayer. really just tried to hit the ball them out," he said. won. The Falcons needed both tive season. Rango led the the fourth inning, Falcons pitch- The Falcons continued their hard." Seniors David Barkholz, Dino teams to lose to advance to post- Falcons in batting average (372). er Alan Brech caught fire, as did offensive tear in the seventh and Falcon head coach Danny Cowell, Ryan Lindquist, Spencer season play. Coach Schmitz said doubles (18), homeruns (nine), the Falcon offense. Brech retired eighth innings with a pair of Schmitz said the victory resulted Schmitz and Neil Schmitz were that if it were not for the injuries runs batted in (42), hits (74), the next 10 batters and the homeruns from Tyler from an all around team effort. honored before the game. the Falcons have suffered this total bases (121). slugging per- Falcons scored the game's final Wasserman and Andy Hudak, "It starts with the pitching," Brech said the Falcon's offense season, this team would have centage (.608), and on-base per- 10 runs to defeat Western along with an RBI double from Schmitz said. "I thought we fed off of key hits from the probably been in the playoffs. centage (.429). Her numbers for Michigan 11 -3 in the regular sea- Nolan Reimold. played real solid defense and seniors. "We got banged up with some doubles, homers, and runs bat- son finale at Stellar Field on Hudak has hit homeruns in then of course the hitting. We've "Barkholz got us started with a injuries down the stretch," ted in each set school single-sea- Sunday. back to back games for the really been swinging the bats run early in the second inning Schmitz said. "That didn't help son records. By being an all- The Falcons trailed 3-1 in the Falcons. He has continued to well and putting some runs on and Spencer came up big with us out, but still this program region selection, Rango is now fourth inning, but tied the score slaughter Broncos pitchers, hit- the board. We did the things we two sacrifice flies," Brech said. expects to be in the tournament eligible for All-America honors in the bottom of the fourth with ting 8-for-12 witii two homeruns needed to do offensively to be "The seniors led and everyone every year. But I'm proud of the as well. a sacrifice fly from Spencer and five RBl's in the three-game successful." else followed." guys because we've had a num- Schmitz and an RBI single com- series against Western Michigan. Schmitz said that this was also Coach Schmitz said that he ber of guys play hurt down the 2004 Great Lakes ing from Jimmy Iipari. But in "I've been feeling pretty good, a big win for the seniors in their was proud of the way Brech stretch, and it shows a lot of pitched for the Falcons, especial- heart and desire." All-region First Team ly after having pitched the day Widi the Falcons season now before. over, many of their current hit- "We brought him in to close ting streaks were forced to end Nicole Motycka out yesterday's game and we with the season, even though Pitcher, Michigan weren't quite sure how long he they were all kept alive. Nolan would go today but he sure is a Reimold ended the season on a Amanda Fortune competitor," Schmitz said. "I 13-game hitting streak, Jimmy Pitcher, Illinois thought he battied real well for Liparl ended the season on an us and basically had one off 11 -game hitting streak and Eric Catcher Inning and that was it." lawson finished with a 10-game "None nominated I ludak said Brech has pitched hitting streak. outstanding in the last two starts. Reimold also ended the sea- Natalie Furrow He said that despite the fact that son with a .404 batting average IB, Michigan State Brech is only a freshman, he and a .749 slugging percentage, should be considered a sopho- both among the top in the more because of the experience nation. Also, Falcon senior Neil Tiffany Haas he has gained Schmitz made his 91st career 2B, Michigan "He had to come out and appearance, pitching against the show something today and he final Broncos batter of the game. Gina Rango really did," Hudak said. "It's a He holds the record for most 3B, Bowling Green positive going into next year for appearances all-time at BGSU, him." and is second all-time in MAC Jessica Merchant The Falcons will now begin history. SS, Michigan thinking about next year. They The Falcons ended the season Ben Swans* BG News entered the game with the with an overall record of 28-19 -( Cameron Astiazaran SLIDING IN: Nolan Riemold slides back safely to first in Sunday's game against Western Michigan. chance of earning a spot in the with a 13-11 record in the MAC. Outfield, Illinois-Chicago Riemold was walked twice, scored a run, and had an RBI in BG's 11-3 victory. Mid-American Conference Tournament. However, their Erin Chapman Outfield, Ohio
Meghan Doe Outfield, Michigan Softball runs out of magic at regionals Jessica Beech Utility, Michigan State By Matt Hawkins have won the UIC game, if so game of the MAC tournament, SP0RIS REPORTER many people had not been left the Falcons won four straight, Amanda Rivera First pitch.. .gone. on base and some of the errors defeating the top four seeds in Des. Plyr., Illinois-Chicago This was the result Thursday had not been committed. She the process. Ross-Shaw said that night when Falcon freshman said playing a PAC-10 team like despite losing in the Region Jeanine Baca crushed the first Oregon State was a challenge Championship, she is proud of Heimrich named pitch of the first inning over the that can only strengthen the the team's efforts and accom- left field fence and into the BG Falcons in the future. plishments tiiis season. Academic All MAC bullpen. However, after that first "We didn't play up to our "It still feels like a dream, not Softball sophomore Lindsay pitch their season was.. .gone. potential, but we also have to just because we won the tourna- Heimrich has been named to The Falcons did not score understand that we went up ment, but because of the way we the 2004 Academic All MAC another run as the University of against a PAC-10 team," Baca played more than anything," Softball Team, after maintaining Illinois at Chicago defeated the said. "Even though we didn't go Ross-Shaw said. "We weren't a 4.00 cumulative grade point BGSU softball team 2-1 in the as far as we wanted, it was still an expected to do that, so it makes it average entering the spring NCAA Region 6 Championship experience that we will never even sweeter." semester as a journalism major. at Alumni Field in Ann Arbor, forget." Ross-Shaw said that all of this MI. The Falcons also lost earlier After getting just two hits in experience can only help this Hudak Honored in the day 7-0 to Oregon State. game one against Oregon State, team in the future, especially Mike MeOjei File Photo BG News Falcon redshirt-junior Andy Falcon head coach Leigh the Falcons managed six hits since it is so young. Hudak was named MAC West Ross-Shaw said both fatigue and against UIC. Falcon senior Jody "All season long we had ups POWER SWING: Jeanine Baca makes contact in a game against Division Player of the Week on nervousness were factors in the Johnson, who pitched in game 2, and downs," Ross-Shaw said. Western Michigan earlier in the season. Baca had a lead-off May 24 and National Co-Hitter losses. allowed four hits and one "This team finally pulled togeth- homerun against Illinois-Chicago in the NCAA Regional Tourney. of die Week on May 25 along unearned run in four-and-one- er one weekend when it really "We were still kind of tired Baca said she could not have the regionals and play in the with Baylor junior Josh Ford by coming down from last weekend third innings in her final outing counted; we really peaked (in die the National Collegiate Baseball MAC Tournament). We have so asked for a better freshman year, championships," Baca said. "It (the Mid-American Conference for BGSU. Ross-Shaw said was quite a ride to make it this Writers Association. Hudak hit Johnson has done a lot for the many freshman and sopho- and that this team will continue Tournament)," Ross-Shaw said. to gel better as the years far. We came together, not only .692, nine hits in 13 at-bats, "The first game we were a little team and will be missed. mores who have been involved while homering in the final two in a championship and all I hope progress. as a team, but a family and it was nervous. When Oregon State got "Jody's the type of kid diat you good timing because we all games out of the four played last wish every kid was like," Ross- is that they learn from all of that "We accomplished a lot my ahead in that first inning it was a freshman year and I know in the wanted the same thing and that week. For the week, his slugging little too much for the girls and Shaw said. "She's a great leader this year and expect that next percentage was 1231 with a .733 year." years to come, we will be one of was to win the MAC." we just couldn't get anything and she made a huge impact on die teams that will come out of on-base percentage. Hudak fin- together after that. But (we) had this program. I can't say enough ished the year fourth on the spent so much energy the previ- about her. She played her little team in hitting with a .357 bat- ous weekend. It's hard to do that heart out and it just didn't hap- I Make us your FIRST CHOICE and find vom FIRST CHOICE! ting average, along with four in back to back weekends." pen to go our way." home runs and 32 runs batted According to Baca, the team The Falcons won the MAC I PRIME RENTALS AVAILABLE NOW in. His 15 doubles were a team- could have played better in both Championship the previous high. games and probably should weekend. After losing the first FOR FALL 04 & SPRING 05 '3T ADULT MART WEST ^ Great Selection of Houses & Apartments DVD • VIDEOS * TOYS in Good Locations! BACHELORETTE • BACHELOR PARTY GIFTS ±AA k. A A CANDLES • SOAPS • GIFT BASKETS WED JOHN NEWLOVE REAL ESTATE, . HUGE LOTIONS • MASSAGE OILS LADIES DAY 319 E. Wooster Slrtel. Bowling (.retn, OH SELECTIONS I iK.iuti Across From Taco Bell. 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