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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. WEATHER TUESDAY Mostly February 15, 2000 WOR] I) \'l WS 2 '. Cloudy High, 38 OPINION Low, 20 ('AM! The BG News SPORTS www.bgnews.com Volume 88, Issue 25 ■:A daily mdependem STuderrr pness Columbine students killed THh Assormwi PUSS iff's spokesman Steve Davis said. became instant friends -nine cry ing, gathered nearby, where Davis s.nd both victims, students Hodack said Hart often came by about one third ol the parking lot is LITTLETON. Colo. — Two at Columbine, suffered appareni the -tore near closing time lie said cordoned oil with yellow police Columbine High students were gunshot wounds, bin could not say ii it wasn't unusual lor employee- to tape found dead early yesterday after a the wounds were the cause ol dejili let friends or other employee- in Aftet receiving the call, deputies shooting at a sandwich shop about He did not knou whethei investiga aftet closing time. responded wuhm a tew minutes, two blocks south of the school, still tors had recovered a "1 hope it was I hey determined the teens reeling from the worst school shoot- weapon. iii-i .i robbery," were dead, left the shop, ing in U.S. history. The victims were identi- Hodack -aid awaited a search warrant Investigators could not offer a fied a- Nicholas Kunsel- Tie had way and re-entered the store motive but ruled out murder-suicide. man and Stephanie Hart, mine lhan again aboul six hours later. A woman who worked at the who were dating, according enough ol thi- When the sheriffs office Subway sandwich shop was driving lu Courtney Scon an 18- This stuff need- ha- death- like this, where by just before I a.m. and noticed a year-old cousin of I lart's. to -top." ■here are no sun ivors and light on inside. Since the business Scott placed .: hear) The shop is in no obvious suspect, it i- was supposed to be closed by 1(1 shaped bouquet ol flowers a -mall strip mall routinc procedure in Jeffer- p.m.. she stopped, went inside and with .1 banner reading, "I Stephanie within sighl ill the Nicholas son County tor deputies to found the bodies of a 15-year-old love you." outside the shop Hart school where two Kunselman back out and get a search boy who also worked there and a 16- at midmoining. teen age -Indent- killed 12 students warrant so there's n^< poten- year-old girl. Jefferson County sher- 1 lei cousin was not at Columbine and a teaehei on April 20 and tial lor them to contaminate the case when two teen-age gunmen opened wounded more than two do/en oth latei on. Da\ i- -aid Assoclated Press Photo fire last year, she -aid. She thought ei. Hie two, Erit Hums and Dylan About I? police vehicles sur- Mart was at the Subway to see her Klcbold. then committed suicide rounded the Subway -hop today as SHOOTING — Unidentified boyfriend. ('olumbine Principal Frank investigators worked m-ide mourners console each other J..I. Hodack. ,i 22-year-old store DcAnyeh- went to the scene earl) \ spokeswoman lor the Subway along the police lines outside employee, said Kunselman often tin- morning and then went hack to chain of -hop- released a statement: a Subway in the southwest u.i- assigned to -hut down the the school Davis -aid he and 11 "We .lie saddened by the loss ol Denver suburb of Littleton, restaurant at closing nine. "Obvious- gelis spoke but he would not say these two young lives Our thought- Colorado, yesterday, in which ly, out boss trusted htm He- .i good what they talked about. anil prayers are with then families, two Columbine High students wot ker." he said DeAngelis would not comment friends and co-workers and. ol were found dead earlier in the Kunselman w.i- likeable and out- Classes were m session yesterday course the entire community during day. going, Hodack said, adding thai they Acquaintances ol the victims tin- dilliculi tune "
PBS examines homophobia, hate crimes Former pledge JEFF IIINDKNACH these hate crimes, such as those wrong, they will continue." MANAGING I'IHIOK against Gailher and Matthew Shep- But Patterson believes that the sues fraternity ard, aie taking place. Sawyer will he program wall not touch all the pen On Feb. I''. 1999, Hilly Jack talking to family members of pie it should, which is a little dis- (i.iiihei.a t'l ye.u old computer pro- Oaither, as well as other homosexu heartening for Vision for hazing al supporters and the convicted gramme! from Sylacauga, Ala . was "I think this will have an affect killers responsible lor Qaither's beaten with an ax handle I Ii- throat on some people, but it will not be as death. was cut and he wa- set on fire The widespread as it should be," he said incidents convicted killers -aid that they mur- Jason Patterson, vice-president of "It will be aired on PBS and I don't dered him because he was a "queer." Vision, said that Vision i- throwing Nearly a year later. FRONTLINE all ii- -upport behind the program by think loo many people watch that MIC HKI.LE REITER correspondeM Forrest Sawyet i- t.ik getting the word out He believes station. But at least it is one step in Si MI WRIIT.R ing an in-depth look at this hate that this program is a big help getting people's eyes open." ciime and others like it in his lines because it exemplifies Vision's me- According to Patterson. Vision's A former Bowling Green tigativc look at the "Assault on day sage support of this program is part of State University student is suing America "We are all about education ami their message of education, which a campus fraternity lor injuries WBGU TV will i-e airing the diversity," Patterson said "And that they are currently working on pro- lie claims were sustained in haz- ing incidents two years ago. program in an attempt to help col i- what this program is doing." moting. Along with this promotion. Charles E. Diggs Jr.. a South- lege student- become aware of the Patterson believes that through Vision has also been visiting other the education ol I -KONTI.INI - field. Mich., resident is asking ramifications of homophobia schools for open forums about program, students will understand Alpha Phi Alpha for $250,000 "We want to show people how homosexual subjects and working bad homophobia i-." Inn Smith more about where homosexuals are after being "viciously and mali- with Wood County police officers ciously" struck with a wooden from WiKHI TV -aid "This is part coming from. on sensitivity training. paddle. According to the Wood of a larger picture [his piece will "The main thing that this pro- Count) court report, Diggs was show us how hate ci lines can affect gram is about is hate anil discrimina- "Right now. we are working on Charles Butler is charged with killing Billy Jack Gaithcr, who participating in initiation rites to all of US." tion," he said. "It should help people sensitivity training." he said. "We become a member of the frater- The program will air today at III understand that these acts are not are really trying to educate. We want was beaten with an ax handle and his body set on tire Feb. nity when the blows were p.m. on PBS It will lake an inves- right. And if we don't get the word people to understand where we are 19, 1999. Butler said something "snapped" when Gaither made administered to his buttocks tigative look into why so many ol out about why these attacks aie coming from." a pass at him. As a result of the injuries, the report said. Diggs is suffering from "severe and permanent injury to his person including, Northwestern University experiences online scheduling woes but not limited to. his buttocks. The report also said that THK ASSO. IATKD PRESS tion process at the school's comput- terns — fragmented from depart- pleSoft software created a loophole ty- inexperience with estimating a Diggs has lost the ability to per- er lahs. ment to department — into new for students with pool grades who large computei project, Shkurti .-aid. form ordinary functions, with Northwestern is one of several ones that share records from, for otherwise would have been asked to Officials at seven Big Ten univer- EVANSTON, III - When stu- reason to believe that he will universities, including at least two in example, the financial aid office and leave school for the spring semester sities, including Northwestern and dents at Northwestern University continue to suffer. Ohio, that installed PeopleSoft pro- the registration office. —The University Ol Minnesota, Ohio State, sent a joint letter to Peo- wanted to icgi-iei lot winter classes Diggs would like to recover grams to replace outdated, non- In addition to Northwestern, where a new S5v million computer pleSoft m Novembei listing com last November, u was supposed 10 tuition money and medical Y2K-comphant computer system- other schools that have experienced System delayed financial aid by as plaint- about the software Company be as easy as point and click. expenses in an undetermined only to find senous glitches The problems include: much as two months fot some officials came to Chicago last month The university had spent about amount, lost as a result of his problems have delayed paycheck-, —Cleveland Stale University, 37,000 students to discus- then concerns $10 million installing new software injuries. tuition hills and financial aid. and which hired a lav. firm to sort out In addition. Ohio State Univcisi The six-hour meeting ended with by Pleasanton. Calil based People- The former president of left administrators like Dixon leal problems that delayed financial aid ty had some difficulties w nh People- a list of 10 thine- PeopleSoft could Soft so students could registet Alpha Phi Alpha would not ing their hair. for thousands of students and sent Soft's response to problems that do io help, including logging on to online instead of on campus But as comment. Officials at PeopleSoft. one ol costs of installing the programs aio-e when Ohio State installed a the databases at Northwestern ami hundreds of students tried to registet The case has been tinned the world's top business manage- soaring from an original estimate ol program to automate payroll and Wiscoii-m to see the software in from their rooms, point and click over to Judge Kelscy at the ment software-makers, -ay the proh $4.2 million to $11 million. benefits, said Hill Shkurti, Ohio action turned into crash and burn. Wood County Common Pleas lems were just bumps in the road as —Boise Stale University, where State's senior vice president fot Stephen Palfrey, an analyst loi "When more than a handful ol Court. Filed i-ch II. Alpha Phi large universities scrambled to ready transcripts were delayed and costs business and finance Sani,ud (' Bernstein and Co in students tried to register simultane- Alpha has 28 days to respond to then systems lor the year 2000 had ballooned to $16 million — I'he university -aw the cost ol the New l'oik who follow- the software ously, the portal |ii-t -hut down.' the plea. project use from $52.5 million to industry, said the problems are com- said Rebecca Dixon. who a- associ- Laura King. People-Soft's director almost three times the original esti- mate — by the end of last year. $85.7 million aftet awarding People mon when businesses have massive ate provost of university enrollment of marketing for education and gov —The University of Wisconsin- Soft the contract, although niu.li ol switchovers and they can't had to set up an emergency registra- eminent, said it's extremely compli- cated to ti.msfei old university sys Oshkosh. where trouble with Peo- the increase was due to the universi always lv attnhuted to the software Interfraternity Council defines concept of fraternity
BKTH SHOEMAKER to set their sights on what they want -ay that it made them a better per- sibility of the individual fraternities call) fit and healthy.'' he said "It STAR WRITER ed University Greek life to be. son." to sec that they are carried out also helps mold people into well- "We -et some goals for out Swaggerty said that everyone "Out job in HC I- to -el a rounded individual- " selves." Swaggerty said. These should be striving for these ideals, vision for the fraternities," Swagget In Swaggerty's fraternity. Alpha Fraternity. |ii-t help us to he the kind of guys we whether they belong to a fraternity ly ..ml Sigma Phi. he pointed out that there Few word.- on campus can stimUi aspire to he " or not. "How they incorporate these an- men who aie more interested in late a debate oi heal up an argument According to the IFC. there were "These qualities make anyone a goal, is their job " music and theater lhan sports like this one 15 goals that embodied the qualities belter person." he said. llowcll said thai the system is "I'd be shocked in any fraternity In an informal survey of 15 Uni- that the fraternities should strive fot One of Swaggerty s goals is to already working turned someone away because they versity students, words like "drink- The ideal fraternity man should redefine what a fraternity is. "In our house, we have mandato- didn't enjoy athletics.'' he -aid It ing." "partying" and "hazing" were be academically sound, accountable, "I think a fraternity is a group of ry study table hours for the guy- shouldn't happen " commonly used in descriptions ol ctedible. culturally diverse, depend- men who are working toward com- vvith lowei OPAs." he said. "We're Swaggerty and Ilowell both .aid what people's image ol (iieek hie is. able and enjoy athletics. He should mon goals, and along the way. build- also trying to improve out relation- they hop.- that these goals "ill make "We reali/e thai over the past ships with campus faculty and oihci also be fun. a gentleman, goal ori- ing friendships, defining character the (neck -y-tcin at the University couple of years thai the image of fra- students." ented, highly involved, honest, and growing in the process." Swag- stronger. ternities all actoss the country has Sigma Phi Epsilon recruits ye.u moral, motivated, respectable and a gerty said. "These ideals are our "We don't know il we'll evei he been tarnished." -.ml Steve Swag goal." round Recently. Ilowell said that positive participant. able to achieve all ol these." Swag gerty. president ol the Interfraternity "We can't hold someone - Harold Unwell, president of they invited students not in fraterni- ecus said. "But. we've got to Strive Council (1FO. "We have estab- hand." Swaggerty said. "We cer- Sigma Phi Epsilon, said that the ties over to "hang out and see that io anyway " lished some goals to try to turn that tainly don't look at all of these all ol ideals are crucial for the fraternities it's not just all about partying." The IK" will revisit the goals image around." the time, but we're striving to reach "We're supposed to be examples "A fraternity >- a brotherhood." foui tunes tin- yen to evaluate how The ll'C comprises 17 fraternity them all " in academics, community service he -.ml "It's camaraderie " well they aie working chapter presidents The executive Swaggerty described the goals a. and leadership. We also want to One of the ideal, that Swaggerty "I know that we can't change the ■ Former Jacksonville board consi-l- ol eight elected lia an oath thai is being taken. strengthen our relationships with said had rai.ed some eyebrows is the typical image of fraternities m one running back spurns ternity members and the IK presi- "We want to hettci ourselves We faculty and students on campus," he "enjoys athletics" ideal Swaggerty veai." Swaggerty -.ml "These are the Browns in favor of dent, aren't saving that we're better than said. These goals arc good because explained that enjoying athletics When the current III" members anyone else, he said. "We just want they help us achieve that." doesn't mean having to be on the baby steps h'i US We're starling by Detroit. living to make out men. belter took office in December, Swaggerty people to be able to look back on These ideals, which are already football or basketball team. said they reah/ed that ihey needed their experience in Greek lite ami being implemented, arc the respon- "It's simply about being physi men " page 2 The BG News Tuesday, Feburary 15, 200(1 WORLD wurw.bgnews.com/ap The World Environmental disaster one of Europe's worst
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Beta news agency reported. out of Hungary are grossly exaggerated." He In Brief said Esmeralda had "its own team of environ- — The poison destroyed virtually all aquatic mental consultants" in Europe assessing the life in the Tisza River before entering the situation. BUDAPEST. Hungary — A cyanide spill Danube, Serbian officials said. The Tisza is Cubans want U.S. visas that polluted two European rivers will "poison one of the country's major rivers. After the waste entered the Danube on Sun- the whole food chain" for years to come, a day afternoon, the concentration of cyanide HAVANA (AP) — Hundreds of Hungarian environmental official said yester- The Tisza River "has been killed. Not even dropped below lethal levels. Serbian officials Cubans lined up outside the U.S. day. bacteria have survived." Serbian Environment said. Experts said there was no threat to Bel- mission in Havana on yesterday to Minister Bratislav Blazic told The Associated grade, and the Serbian Agricultural Ministry apply for visas under a new system Zoltan Illes, the head of Hungary's envi- Press as he toured the affected area Local vol- ronmental committee in parliament, repeated claimed all traces of toxins would disappear that promises to eliminate months of unteers were collecting dead fish for burial in by yesterday. waiting for some Cubans. assertions that the spill that contaminated the efforts to isolate some of the lethal substance. The new system look effect yes- Danube and Tisza rivers represents "the Earlier measurements showed cyanide lev- terday. About 700 Cubans — most biggest environmental catastrophe since Cher- ^^■^5 "We will demand an estimation of the dam- els 20 times higher than an acceptable maxi- of whom meet visa requirements nobyl." the world's worst nuclear accident. age and ... that the culprits for this tragedy be mum. Predrag Prolic. head of the Chemistry because they want to visit relatives i r punished." Blazic said. and Toxicology faculty at Belgrade University, 'The fact that heavy metals also got into rZ * or take part in cultural or academic the rivers means an even worse problem" than Hungary's environment minister. Pal Pepo. said it had "destroyed life in the Tisza for events — appeared at the U.S. Inter- the cyanide, he said in a television interview. v\ T *T ^fc visited the Baia Mare mine. He was joined by years to come." ests Section to drop off their pass- "It will poison the whole food chain." Anton Vlad. Romania's deputy environment And although the cyanide levels were ports and pick up application forms. minister. Illes spoke a day after the cyanide spill decreasing, the effects were still visible yester- U.S. officials said part of the rea- I^^Q^^L fl son so many Cubans lined up is that reached Yugoslavia's stretch of the Danube, Pepo again asked for compensation for day. Scattered groups of up to a dozen dead, leaving dead fish in its wake. Even as the poi- The Associated Press Photo damage to Hungarian waters and wildlife. fish floated down the Danube, reaching the they mistakenly believe the United Serbian capital by midday. States has relaxed visa requirements. son diminished to non-lethal levels. Serbian DEAD FISH—Zdravko Mazinjanin Romania is waiting for experts from both In fact, the requirements for a visa officials said they would sue those responsible steers his small craft collecting dead countries to assess the damage. Vlad said, Beta said that at Vinca, f'irther down- — mainly proving you have a stake in an international court. fish poisoned by cyanide in the according to the national news agency stream, water pumps were shot off as a pre- in Cuba and would not seek to stay Rompres. caution and trucks were planning to deliver in the United States — have not The European Union Commission said Danube River in Belgrade. drinking water to the suburb. changed. today it was ready to help Hungary and Roma- In Perth. Australia, the gold mining compa- nia deal with the cyanide spill and will send its ny being blamed for the pollution. Esmcralda Prolic said that beside aquatic life, birds Indian Security Chief top environment official to assess the damage. Exploration Ltd.. said today that reports that feeding off fish and wildlife are also at risk The polluted water flowed west into Hun- the overflow was affecting waters in and the poisoned water can filter into the soil, suspended The spill originated in northwestern Roma- gary and then to Yugoslavia, a federation made Yugoslavia "defied scientific logic." grass, grain and livestock. nia, where a dam at the Baia Mare gold mine up of the republics of Serbia and Montenegro. JAKARTA. Indonesia (AP) — overflowed Jan. 30. causing cyanide to pour A spokesman for Esmeralda said the com- The fertile plains of Serbia's north are the President Abdurrahman Wahid on into streams. A cyanide solution is used to sep- Witnesses said parts of the Danube were pany, which owns half of the Baia Marc mine, country's breadbasket. Water from the Tisza is yesterday suspended his powerful arate gold ore from surrounding rock. "all white with the bellies of dead fish." the stood by its comments that "the facts coming traditionally used for irrigation. security chief. Gen. Wiranto. and instructed government investigators to determine if he bears any respon- sibility for the widespread violence in East Timor last year. The move, which Wiranto quick- Russian combat missions hope to rout rebels ly accepted, was the latest develop- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Moscow called to discuss the Chechen situa- Russians lost Grozny and other areas they had ment in a two-week standoff tion. spring, when the militants could use the cover between the two men over whether of heavy forests to descend from the moun- seized in Chechnya to militants who came Wiranto should quit the Cabinet. However, he refused to say when the mili- tains and attempt to recapture key sites on down from the mountains. Moscow was even- The decision means the general will NAZRAN, Russia — Russia is moving tary would start more active operations in the Chechnya's plains. be temporarily relieved of his duties more troops into the region of the Argun gorge, saying only. "When this starts, you'll The offensive has focused on the Argun tually forced to accept an uneasy peace deal while the probe is under way. Gorge in southern Chechnya, one of the last learn about it." and Vedeno gorges, the rebels' main routes that gave the region de facto independence, major strongholds of Chechen rebels, the through the mountains to the border with China arrests archbishop defense minister said yesterday. Russia's NTV television network said air- Georgia. Most of the Vedeno region has been though the government continued to insist planes were dropping federal troops in high brought under Russian control. Sergeyev said. VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Russian aircraft and artillery have been mountain positions, from which they would that Chechnya was an integral part of Russia. arrest of an 80-year-old archbishop bombarding the steep gorge for weeks, trying fight their way down into the valleys. The Interfax news agency cited Defense in China is the latest sign of an to rout rebels from their hide-outs along the Ministry officials as saying Sunday that a Russia sent troops into Chechnya in Sep- intensified campaign against icy. wooded slopes. The military said yester- "There is nothing complex in the moun- flame-thrower battalion would be sent to Catholics loyal to Pope John Paul II. day that Su-24 and Su-25 warplanes as well as tains, but you have to get used to the terrain." Chechnya to intensify the fight in the moun- tember after Chechen-based Islamic militants helicopter gunships had flown more than 100 the Vatican's missionary news ser- Alexei Mochalov. commander of a mortar tains. twice invaded the neighboring region of vice said yesterday. combat missions in Chechnya during the past unit, told NTV. China has blown up and burned 24 hours, mostly over the Argun and Vedeno NTV. quoting the federal command, said Dagestan. Authorities also have accused churches and taken dozens of clerics gorges. Russian officials say up to 8.000 militants the rebels were planning to stage large-scale into custody in recent months in a remain in the mountains, from which they can guerrilla operations in Chechen areas that the Chechen separatists of a series of apartment "We are beefing up forces in the direction crackdown against China's under- launch hit-and-run attacks on Russian forces. Russians claim to control. bombings that killed 300 people in Russia last ground Roman Catholic Church, of the Argun" gorge. Defense Minister Igor according to the news service Fides. Sergeyev said after a Cabinet meeting in Moscpw is trying to crush the rebels before During the 1994-96 war in Chechnya, the fall.
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We believe in the Party, the Doctrines, the sculptors of ideas. REIIGION- which proceed from the Party leaders, Vummitment or devotion to reli with the Party leaders are worshiped and glorified. [gious faith or observance which have not changed through the years. I «a personal set or institutional! We believe in one unchanging and infallible Party. 'system of religious attitudes, beli We acknowledge one ideology for the leadership of government. fand practices We look for the conformity of our delegates. ."•it cause, principle or system of and the banality of the election to come. Amen. (beliefs held to uiih ardor and faith t ulVti \ V u -ii' • _LU wiMa helve towei iiaa-'M i consisting essentially of .1 sp •POLITICS- >■' lupy^t ■' P"WCI Hthe art or science concerned with It o ■Ai^P^H'.icil by power and dropping lie- 'guiding or influencing governmental ciyl] ~Wih.iilc.its on an Avil -jc|mparc + '< policy, or with winning and holding control over a government i'ht-bjy-colorcd nsirv.- end •competition between competing U oma 'interest groups or individuals for ■ mad) bowei and leadership He-shaped and often throw 1 re**************************"********"***" gyihiiri. © 2000 AccuWeather, Inc •the political opinions or sympathies of a person .•the total complex of relations propagandaa 1, *»•■ •between people living in society Sunny Pt Cloudy Cloudy Showers T-storms RMI Flurries Snow In
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Colombia — As new place last year as the world's princi- figures showed a 20 percent rise in in Bolivia from 147 to 85 square and air protection while planes spray pal source of cocaine, according to miles, the new figures show. herbicides on the crops. Colombian cocaine production, a new figures compiled by the CIA. high-level U.S. delegation met yes- terday with leaders of this turbulent Overall, estimated cocaine pro- Armed resistance could come Cultivation of coca, the drug's duction in the region was down over from the leftist Revolutionary nation to discuss a drug-fighting aid raw material, increased 20 percent in package. the period from 825 to 765 metric Armed Forces of Colombia — the Colombia last year, the figures said. tons, the CIA believes. Land used for the drug totaled 465 guerrilla group that dominates the The visit was led by Thomas countryside of southern Putumayo square miles, up from 393 square "As a result of the successful state, taxes the coca and protects Pickering, the State Department's miles in 1998, according to the esti- third-ranking official. It came as the counterdrug operations in Peru and drug laboratories and clandestine mates provided to The Associated Bolivia, the traffickers have been ail strips. U.S. Congress was opening debate Press. shifting their operations and consol- on the proposed two-year, $1.6 bil- idating their cocaine production in lion aid package that would dramat- Coca cultivation has long been Also, Colombia's defense minis- Colombia," U.S. drug czar Barry ter is expecting violent peasant ically escalate the war on drugs in widespread in neighboring South McCaffrey said in a statement from Colombia. American countries too. But due protests. Tens of thousands of peas- Washington. "We have actually seen ants in Putumayo - - many of them largely to Colombia's instability — significant reductions in coca culti- Primarily a military aid plan, the nearly half the country is controlled internal refugees of the country's The Associated Press Photo package includes 63 helicopters and vation in Colombia where eradica- nearly 36-year civil conflict — by leftist rebels and their paramili- tion programs are carried out." COCAINE—President Andres Pastrana of Colombia stands in the training and equipping of two tary foes, both largely financed by depend on coca for their livelihood. front of an honor guard of Colombian Anti-narcotics police in new army counter-drug battalions. It the drug trade — traffickers have The Clinton Administration's aid aims to give Colombia the firepow- President Andres Pastrana said in Bogota yesterday. Pastrana is meeting with Under-Secretary of moved the bulk of coca cultivation package would permit an army push an interview with The Associated State Thomas Pickering today as part of his ongoing efforts to er, mobility and intelligence to here since the mid-1990s. this year into guerrilla-dominated Press last week that his government get the U.S. to approve a 1.6 billion dollar aid package to help expects thousands of those peasants Colombia fight drug trafficking. to be displaced once the cocaine includes S176 million tor resettling resettlement and alternative devel- University strike ends in Mexico City crops are killed. Some will have to uprooied peasants and helping them opment plans — promoting crops be relocated. find a legal way to make a living, including coffee and cotton — are THE ASSOCIATED PRESS attended classes held off the main Preparing the campus for the slu- However. Colombian government still in early planning stages. campus, though that meant she had dents' return was a giant task. Dur- The proposed U.S. aid package to spend most of the day in buses ing the strike, buildings were van- MEXICO CITY — Ten months shuttling between makeshift class- dalized and looted. Juan Monroy. a after a strike closed Latin America's r(x>ms across the city. sanitation worker at the university, largest university, tens of thousands "It's good to be back." she said. said he has spent the past week of students returned to classes Mon- working 16 hours a day. day with both lingering tensions and The strike at the 270.000-student READ AND WIN! READ AND WIN! READ AND WIN! hopes for a return to a normal cam university was triggered by plans to "It seems calm," said Hector pus life. raise tuition, which had been just a Ortiz Reyes, an accounting and READ AND WIN! READ AND WIN! READ AND WIN! About 2.500 strike supporters few cents, to the equivalent of $140 administration professor. "The stu- BG marched through the campus 10 a year. The strike continued even dents seem happy They are talking express their opposition to the alter the university backed down on But now there are proposals for NEWS reopening of the school, and about the plan to raise tuition. change. The university desperately 100 clashed with anti-strike students A small group of radical students needs a real structural reform." outside the law school at the Nation- used the strike not only to press for Some pro-strike students gath- al Autonomous University. academic changes, but also to ered together outside the engineer- Students shouted and hurled protest global free-market economic ing school. They did not go inside debris at one another, but there were policies they claimed would exclude Instead, they flipped through the no reports of injuries. (he poor from education. leftist newspaper La Jornada. Even so. except lor the giant piles The strike ended Feb. 6. when Signs of the strike are gradually of garbage left behind by the strik- unarmed police entered the main disappearing. Black and red cloths ers, life on much of the campus campus and arrested hundreds of — the symbols of the strike — lay appeared remarkably like a normal strikers, who offered no resistance. shredded in a junk heap. White paint first day of school. Students played Most of the strikers have been obscured the strikers' demands soccer on school lawns. Some stu- released, but about 250. including scrawled on walls. dents looked over outdoor message top strike leaders, remain in custody. "There may be some people who boards, while others wearing back- Strike leaders are continuing to packs hustled off to class are still angry with each other," said press iheir demands and have called Luis Arturo Gomez, an engineering Patricia Gutierrez, who was for the release of all strikers still in student who had opposed the strike. headed for her accounting class, said custody. They urged students not to her education didn't stop during the return to classes yesterday, but thou- "I think the best way of dealing strike. Like many students, she sands went anyway. with that is silence." 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NEWSM17WC NEWS Wekewe to eur s\sierh00&*- We are (Photocopied reproductions of this form will not be accepted) S0 alad t0 fnave 4011. \/ • Delta Zeta • \Z • Delta Zeta • AX • Delta Zeta • \/ • Delta Zeta • \/ i i • page 6 The IK. News Tuesday, Fcburary 15.2000 STATE ■V,I'.S.IUM//II/' The Nation DNA evidence might resolve 46-year-old murder case (iillvn said ed an hour and 20 minutes, Gilbert doctoi w.is innocent Sheppard tiien establishes Eberling was a strong also said he will try to portra) foi could claim damages in a separate suspect in Mrs. Sheppard's death. Till \SMK Ull D I'klNN Sam Reese Sheppard is suing the In Brief state, claiming his lathei was wrong- mei window w.ishei Richard Ebei court action. The atmosphere in the courtroom ling as a hkel> suspect. However. Sheppard's son believes the killei fully imprisoned for killing Ins today contrasted sharply with the cl.l VI I WD Jurors "ill mother at the family home in subur- Gilbert said Ins main dut) is just to w.is Eberling, a window washer for Fishing regulations too previous two Sheppard trials, which heai die truth of what happened ban Cleveland on July 4, 1954. show that the majbrit) ol evidence his family in 1954 who later w.is generated huge pnhhc interest and lenient when l'i Sam Sheppard's wife was Lawyers im the slate began theii indicates l)r Sheppard w.is inno convicted ol killing an eldeilv killed in I'i54. through witnesses opening statement late this morning. cent. widow m .1 separate vase. Eberling media attention. Some of the rough The state wants the Ohio and DNA, "a powerful new tool." In a case that parti) inspired "The Although the American criminal died in prison in 1998 ly 30 public seals in Sustcr's court- Supremo Court to temporarily the attorney foi Sheppard's son said Fugitive" television show, the doctor trial system is the "foundation of our Cuyahoga Count) Common room weie empty this morning reinstate commercial fishing reg- yesterda) initially was convicted ot murder democratic life." it doesn't always Pleas Judge Ronald Sustci dealt a Some news reporters sat in another woik. Gilbert said ulations that were struck down Recent!) discovered DN\ evi and speni .i decide in prison before blow to Sheppard's legal team I'ri- loom down the hall, where (hev the U.S. Supreme Conn overturned ".Sometimes tilings go very, ver) dav by ruling his attorneys could not late last year. dence will show that a third person could watch on closed circuit TV the verdict. Sheppard was acquitted wrong and lives are ruined When mention Eberling's murdei convic Without court action, com- likel) the killei - was at the while using their cell phones and scene when Marilyn Sheppard was at a retrial in 1966 and died four the slate makes a mistake it sin mid lion oi his alleged ties to several mercial fishing companies will portable computers. killed, attorney Terr) Gilbert told years later he held accountable." he said other violent deaths m opening follow older rules that are more Technology thai wasn't available IIIL- jurj in opening statements. The doctoi always insisted ,i l,ii the younger Sheppard to win statements. lenient and allow fishing to al the nine ot the previous two (rials "We are here to prove once and bushy-haired intruder killed his the case, six members of the eight file possibility Eberling was .i also will clearly play a role in the begin in March instead of May. foi .ill that Di Sheppard was inno- u ile. membei jury must decide that the serial killer could he raised l.ilei in Wildlife officials say they are cent of the murder of Ins wife." In an opening statement that last- majority ol evidence indicates the the trial it the Sheppard team first courtroom. concerned thai the recovery ol Lake Erie''- perch would suffer. The regulations limiting where and when commercial opera Akron woman gives kidney to husband lions can fish on the lake were I III \SSCH Ivllll I'KISS enacted live years ago to replen- mid-afternoon, doctors hail determined (he nevei had surgery in hei hie. I'm scared lot surgeon with (he Cleveland Clinic and director ish the yellow perch population. transplanted kidney was working. her more than myself." lie said of Summa Health System's renal iransplant AKRON In a Valentine's Da) gift that "It went really well.'' Manhs said ■\ll humans need at least one health) kid- Taft flies too much could save a hie. a woman donated one ol hei program, performed the transplant. iwo kidneys to hei diabetic husband, whose ney lo cleanse (he blood ot waste and toxins. Mrs. Menhennet -aid on NBC's "Today" The couple matched on foui ol six genetic kidneys weie tailing rapidly. More than (i(Kl kidney transplants have Cov. Mob Tall look more than -how yesterda) morning that she wasn't ner- markers called antigens. The higher the match. vous. She said she'll just be glad when hei twice as many flights on the lav Menhennet. 34, ol Warren in northeast ihc greatet the chance foi long-term success. been performed at Akron City Hospital since husband is feeling better stale's airplanes during Ins lirsi Ohio! had been in Akron Clt) Hospital since Most unrelated donors match only one oi two l.i.i week to prepare foi a kidnev transplant. 1967. However. Menhennet's is the first year in office than predecessoi "When I found out he needed a kidnev. I genetic markers. Flechnei -aid (leorge vbinovich did in his final wanted to give mine.'' she (old inleiviewei in..living a husband and wife on Valentine's The operations began Monday al about "That's a i.ire. excellent match between a year as governor, according to S JO a in., and donoi lennv Menlienncl. 25. Katie COIIIIC. "I feel very blessed (hat I can " husband wife team.'' said Cath) Keating, a Dav. she said. stall' records. was out bv about I p.m.. while hei husband muse and kidnev transplant coordinator at the w.is in surger) foi about an houi longer, hos- i.o Menhennet told NBC ins concern was Akron hospital. *W**W****XW> pital spokeswoman Suzanne Manbv said. By for his wile. The couple will celebrate (heir third "•She's undergoing a serious surger) she's Dr. Stuart M. Rechner. a kidnev transplant anniversary on March 2<> The football champions After a 50-6 loss The Bleacher Creatures of the Mid-American was the first university against the Falcons, spirit team for hockey. BCSU lost to Toledo Conference and the 16 football players during the University's southern conference from the California Its members wore first intercollegiate play against each other Polytechnic State Halloween costumes football game on Oct. at the Tangerine Bowl. College died in a at each game and even 13,1919. appeared in Sports plane crash while Illustrated in the late returning home. 70s. ffl iTTnrrn BG '"Will ' *\ * MASS ™ NSVS NKWS NKVVS II Jay Smith M.D. II General Medicine & Pain Management Accepting New Patients Immediate Appointments Available How Would 354-6166 You Score? WOODLAND MALL WANTS YOU! Take a FREE Test Drive and Find Out! Now is your chance to take a practice test under test conditions. Experience Kaplan's Test Drive and you'll recieve individual feedback on you performance. Don't miss this free opportunity to find how you would score on the real exam. Register to take a Test Drive at a location near you: KAPLAN Educational Center Test Drive MCAT & LSAT 2/26/00 @ 12:00 Noon Or take it online ot your convenience from February 15-29 at kaptestdrive.com 1-800-KAP-TEST KAPLAN www.kaplan.com 'Course names are registered trademarks ol their respective owners 21st Century FALL 2000Leasing WEDDING SHOW UNITS GOING FAST! Saturday & Sunday i —MERCER MANOR APARTMENTS— February 19 & 20 323 and 33 I Mercer Road (limit 5 people) • Exhibits throughout the mall both days ■ 3 bedroom, furnished. Units have fireplaces, A/C, • FASHION SHOW dishwashers, microwaves, and garbage disposals. 2 p.m. both days '!$ 100.00 OFF Presented by Amu Pat's Bridal with coupon First Month's Commentalor - Angela Atalla. Channel 24 New S Apartments . I I Tuesday. February 15, 2(XM) The BG News page 7 CAMPUS www.bgnews.cotn/ctiittpus Flashing Our Briefs U. Arizona rally against hate, homophobia draws 1,000 BG News Briefs (U-WIRF.) TUCSON. Ariz - to go." and "Arizona, proud and to share his thoughts on violence, the crowd both moves and strength- Robinson said the day's events Amid chanting and honking free, marching against bigotrj fear and his drive to overcome them ens him went very, very well." UAO sells posters all week horns, a little girl tottered along both "It does make me want to cry. but Decorate vour mom. office or "(I am feeling) inspired, grief- Fourth Avenue carrying a crayon- The approximately two-mile "Hate affects all races, religions, I meant what I said w hen it is in their apanmcni with posters full of per- lettered sign stating, "God loves all march started at Catalina Park at genders and orientations." said the love that I grou stronger." he said stricken, excited - a whole gamut of sonality! Posters will be sold each her children." North Fourth Avenue and Fast Sec- student, who requested to remain Attendees of the speak-out could things," he said. day this week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The child was one of the 1.000 ond Street and wound through the anonymous. "With each show of dis- share then aim j\iy experiences on Robinson predicted further at the Student Services building. people Tucson Police estimated surrounding streets, pausing at the crimination, this world hurts " the open mic as well as in a written activism would stem from the recent marched along the North Fourth Rainbow Planet Coffee House, 606 "With all my fear, with all my log which would be passed along to stabbing. Women, Love, Sex & Choco- Avenue business district yesterday N. Fourth Ave. - the scene of the sadness. I do not become a victim - I state legislators in hopes of educat- late in response to last Sunday's stabbing attack - to drop flowers on the side- become a man," he said. "I am a man ing them on the experiences ol gays "Enough people will really want Dr. Lisa Schwartz, a psychother- of a gay University of Arizona stu- walk. with fear as his companion, but Petitions also circulated to con to do something about homopho- apist practicing in greater Philadel- dent. The peaceful demonstration was never as his masiei vince the Pima County Attorney's bia." said Robinson. "It's relatively phia, specializes in sexuality issues. The march, followed by a speak- peppered with singing and honking "Hate will not stop me." he office to step up the charges against eas) lo oppose an act as horrible as What are the connections between out at the University of Arizona horns of passing motorists, many of added. "We shall not cower in the the attacker 10 attempted murder. an act of attempted murder, (but) cravings for sweets and other types Mall, was orchestrated by UA assis- whom flashed thumbs-ups and shadow of intolerance.'* Shortly after the stabbing incident. of "cravings'.'" l-'ind out by bringing tant English professor David Robin- peace signs. When the crowd The student said he was still Tucson Police arrested Gary w hat needs to be done is for every- a sample of your favorite chocolate son, the local chapter of the Lesbian reached UA's Main Gate, a cheer experiencing pain from the injury to Grayson. 37, on charges of aggravat- one - everyone - to take the initia- and joining the discussion. 12 p.m. Avengers gay rights organization surged through the formation as it his back muscles, which he said ed assault. tive." and several other activists. Wednesday at the Women's Center converged on the Mall for the speak- worsens every day. However, he Dace Park, a Lesbian Avenger. Robinson said being gay is not in 107 Hanna Hall. Men. women and children carried out portion of the afternoon. said he was enduring. said the march and speak-out were signs, flags and beat aluminum The slabbing victim, a 20-year- "It's nothing I can't handle." he successes. just OK. hut wonderful." Independent film shown garbage can lids while chanting. old philosophy junior, took the podi- said "We could not have asked lor a "We're part of what makes trie- Wednesday at 9 p.m. in 107 "Hey hey. ho ho, homophobia's got um before the start of the speak-out The student said the support ot better turn-out.'' she said. world beautiful." he said Hanna Hall, the American Indepen- dent Director series "Gates of Heav- en" by F.rrol Morris will be shown It is pan of a bi-weekly film series Michigan court rules marijuana odor may warrant searches focusing on the first features made by some of today's most important (U-WIRE) ANN ARBOR, Mich. cotics, learning to recognize mari- recognition program, but each case- search the interior of the car in vain. overturned. lilmmakers. Sponsored by the Film Overturning its 1997 decision in juana odor comes from being on the will vary. lie then obtained the keys lo the Chief Justice Elizabeth Weaver Students Committee. the People v. Taylor case, the Michi- job. "It all depends on how high a trunk where he lound a duffel bag and Justices Maura Corrigan. gan Supreme Court ruled Thursday The officer has to be satisfied that standard the judge wants to set." he filled with a half-pound of marijua- Stephen Markman. Clifford Taylor Free movie offered in that a qualified police officer's he or she can recognize marijuana said. na, plastic ba;js. lolling papers and a and Robert Young voted for ihe recognition of marijuana odor alone, odor and testify to that - it is up to scale. Olscamp The officer who pulled ovei decision with Justices Michael either remnant smoke or unburncd Kazmierczak was charged with The Runaway Bride will be the judge to decide if the officer is Ka/mierc/ak testified that he had Cavanagh and Marilyn Jean Kelly leaves, justifies a vehicle search (nullified. Williams said made 15 to 20 previous marijuana possession with intent to deliver, but dissenting "t showing in 111 Olscamp Wednesday the case was dismissed several times People v. Kazmierczak, the case- "It seems to make sense to me." arrests and that he specifically ISA senior Mitch Meeusen night at 9:15 p.m. The movie is free h> the lowei courts based on the that brought this ruling about, was LSA junior Jeremy Scgall said of the smelted unburned marijuana. with a valid student ID. Prizes will precedent set by People v. Taylor said he was concerned by the new tried by Oakland County Assistant ruling. be given away. Williams said the defendant was "live justice- are saying Taylor law because innocent people may be Prosecutor Robert Williams, who "At the same time, thcre'd have to pulled over in November 1996 for was wrongly decided." Williams searched. "Their clothes may smell James discusses famous said that most other states already be some sort of procedure to make- speeding and as the officer said of ihe recent ruling. like it because their friends have hook at l!(. adhere to similar laws sure that all officers are on the same approached the car he said the All justices said there was smoked it. he said. Winston James, .in associate pro- "Virtually every case that comes level in terms of being able to recog- smell was overwhelming." probable cause lor the officer lo Williams -aid he doesn't think fessor of history at Columbia Uni- out says that odor is enough." he nize marijuana s odor." he said. The officer asked where the pot search the car. Williams said. But. the law will necessarily lead to more versity, will talk on his award-win- said. Department of Public Safely Sgl. was. Williams said, to which two of Ihe justices - who had voted arrests, but the fact thai mj>re evi- ning book "Holding Aloft the II.in Williams said that while most Jesse Lewit said all University Kazmierczak replied that there was on ihe majority side of the Taylor dence i- admissible now will lead to ner ol Ethiopia" at 10 a.m. (Loca- officers have some training in nar- police officers go through a drug none. The officer proceeded 10 decision said it shouldn't have been more conviction- tion is to be announced). Dinner theatre held 25th and 26th The llth annual Classic Soul Dinnei theatre will be held at 8 p.m. Bee informed... Daffodil Darvs Fcb 25 and 26 in 101 Olscamp Hall. AMB for the •* On Feb. 25, the cost lor students is Read the BG NEWS March 20 $10 and includes hors d'oeuvres; the u V night of the 2dlh features a full din- 0HI0DIVISON IMC «Rmerican Cancer Society ner buffet at a cost of $20 Soon soied hv, the Center for Multicultur- al and Academic Initiatives. 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We'd like stands at 202 made in 22 games tor to get them the ball inside. Again, The Michigan State Spartans SPORTS WRITER an NCAA leading average of 9.18 we don't have success inside so we regained control of second place in per game. Angie Farmer leads the aren't conditioned to look inside." the CCHA standings from Northern team with a school single-season But doing these things will not be Michigan and clinched a playoff _ ,. ,i_. i. record of 04 in 22 games for an aver- easy against Ohio. Even though the spot behind the record-tying perfor- Based on the way things have agc 0f 2.9 per conies. Falcons won the earlier meeting, 79- mance of freshman goaltender Ryan gone the past four games itis time „ ^ ; w h d of 74 in Athens on Jan. 15, the Bobcats Miller. for the Dr.Jekyll half of the Bowling ' (10-13. 5-7) have steadily On Friday, third place Michigan Green women's basket- ; - improved. They will come to State went toe-to-toe against the sec- bail team to show up "It does no good dwelling on Anderson Arena with two ond place Northern Michigan Wild- Jekyll showed up for negatives. It kills your Confidence, consecutive wins under their cats in East Lansing to decide sole the Akron game, gave belt, including a 19-point possession of second place. way to Hyde at Marshall. We showed a lot of heart coming win over Miami. The game had to be decided in then reappeared for Ohio is led in scoring by overtime with goaltenders Dan Northern Illinois. Bowl- back, and looked really good. guards Jacquic Negrclli (15.2 Kagusctt and Joe Blackburn keeping ing Green coach Dee Dee Knoblauch points per contest) and Cathy the game tied 2-2 after regulation. Knoblauch said both Bowling Green women's basketball coach Szall (11.9). But the duo was Overtime lasted 2:41 before Spartan sides showed up in the - just 1-7 and 1-9 respectively sophomore Adam Hall beat Ragusctt Eastern Michigan loss, from three-point range in the to give Michigan State a 3-2 win. but Hyde won out in the necessity because we sometimes earlier contest. As a team the Bob- Saturday's contest had Spartan end when the Falcons did not score play five guards," Knoblauch said. cats were 3-of-20 from beyond the coach Ron Mason starling the fresh- in the last 6:34. "The thing that makes us so danger- arc for 15 percent. After the game, man Miller over Blackburn to com- Knoblauch said her team must ous is we have so many people that first-year Bobcat coach Lynn Bria plement Wildcat Ragusett. Miller concentrate on the positives in order can shoot the three's. We just don't said the team normally makes some made 26 saves to shut out Northern for the Falcons to bounce back from have the inside game we need " outside shots. Michigan 2-0. The shutout was their mental lapse in tonight's con- Knoblauch continued to say an If some of those shots fall and the Miller's sixth of the year and tied the test vs. Ohio at Anderson Arena. inside presence would be nice, since Bobcats take advantage of their size CCHA and Michigan State single However, BG's 6-16 overall and 4-8 the team is "literally living and led by posts Heather Laughlin and season shutout records. conference record might make that dying by the three." Falcon posts Lori Moorman. BG could have The CCHA record was set by hard. The team did rally from 17 Dana Western and Karen Stocz have another long night defensively. Western Michigan's Marc down in the first half against the shown signs of putting together That's probably why Knoblauch Magliarditi in the 1995-96 season Eagles and took the lead in (he sec- solid inside games at times this year. does not expect any major adjust- and was equaled by Spaflan All- ond half a few times before falling. They caught the Eastern extended 2- ments by the Bobcats offense Amcrican Chad Alban in the 1997- "It does no good dwelling on 3 zone off guard a few times when against BG's zone. 98 season. negatives." Knoblauch said. "It kills the BG guards found them wide- "This will be the first game Miller was awarded the CCHA your confidence. We showed a lot of open under the basket for easy where we see a team twice this Rookie of the Week honor for his heart coming back, and looked real- jumpers and layups. year." Knoblauch said "They had BEN FRENCH/ The BG News record-tying performance Miller ly good. I'm just trying to forget "We're so conditioned now that pretty good look?, (in the first game). previously won the award on Oct. 25 those last five minutes " REBOUND - Bowling Green freshman center Rachal Hamilton, we hardly look inside," Knoblauch They're just going to hope they foreground, watches the ball during a game earlier this season and won the Defensive Player of the The Falcons can also dwell on said. "Afra (Smith) and Frannie shoot belter from outside." Week on Nov. I. their main strength- the three-point at Anderson Arena. (Miller) are guarded by guards. Game time is 7 p.m. Michigan State is now one point bomb—as another positive. With at ahead of Northern Michigan with 31 points. Both teams clinched spots (Ivmnastics for the conference playoffs. Wolverines clinch home ice The number one offensive machine showed its muscle this weekend when the Michigan Gymnastics tops Terps, places 3rd at New Hampshire Wolverines scored 16 goals in a sweep against the Western Michigan MATTHEW P. LYONS team in this meet, and overall this Broncos. SPORTS WRITER season. The Wolverines defeated the "It was a really good on-the-road Broncos 7-2 in Ann Arbor on Friday The BG gymnastics team suc- meet for us," Connelly said. 'This and then won again on Saturday 9-3. cessfully knocked off I3th-ranked Saturday's 9-3 drubbing was the University of Maryland on the way team is exactly where it is supposed 70th time in school history that a to a third place finish at the New to be right now. and we are set up for Wolverine team scored nine goals in Hampshire Invitational. several high profile meets. I think a game. The last time the feat was The host school. University of we are going to walk onto the floor accomplished was on March New Hampshire, won the meet with at the MAC meet as a contender for 13.1999 when Michigan defeated a 194.6. George Washington Univer- the title." Bowling Green 9-3 in the first round sity placed second with a 192.5. and of the CCHA playoffs. BG scored a 192.475. That score RANKED OPPONENTS IN Conference scoring leader Mike placed them only .025 behind the THE FUTURE Comric scored three goals and Colonials. The University of Mary- Looking ahead at the Falcons assisted on two others to set a career high in points with 46 in 30 games. land finished last with a 191.925 schedule, tlv: future holds meets The sophomore needs 10 more The Falcons began the evening with some highly ranked teams. In on floor, and set the tone with a solid points to enter into the top 10 all- performance. Junior Amber Curry the most recent ranking released time Michigan sophomore scorers scored the top mark for BG on the Feb. 8. the Falcons are number 40 in list. event with a 9.725. Curry was fol- the nation by the average of scores Freshman Andy Hilbert assisted lowed closely by Mindy Untch and this season. on three goals over the course of the Marny Oeslreng. both with a 9.675. weekend to extend his point scoring On Friday, BG heads south to the BG ended floor with a score of streak to 11 games. The school 48.025. All-Ohio Invitational in Columbus. record for consecutive games scor- On the next event, vault, the Fal- Ohio State is ranked 27th, and Kent ing streak was set by Brendan Mor- cons made a .5 improvement. MIKE LEHMKUHLE/ The BG News State is 33rd. The Michigan State rison who's streak ended after 16 Sophomore Marny Ocstreng led the BALANCE - A BG gymnast finishes off a routine with a smile. Invitational also has some ranked games in the 1996-97 season. Morri- son now plays for the New Jersey falcons with a 9.775. Oestreng was put up a solid score (48.125) and placed her in a three-way tie for sec- Sophomore Marny Oeslreng led BG opponents. MSU is 32nd. New followed by Amber Curry (9.725) helped the team to its third place fin- ond place out of all competitors. with a 9.8. The Falcons co-capitans. Devils in the NHL. Hampshire is 18th. BG finishes the With the victories, the Wolver- and Jamie Kent (9.7). The scores of ish. Again. Marny Oestreng led the The Falcons finished the meet on Sarah Grealis (9575) and Heather 2000 regular season at third ranked ines clinched home-ice advantage Oestreng and Curry placed them in Falcons in the event with a 9.8. Ann balance beam, a trouble spot in pre- Dankmyer (9.55). finished second lor the first round in the CCHA play- second and third place out of all Marie Kassouf (9.675) and Kelly vious outings. Despite the score and third for the team. University of Michigan. Also in Ann offs. It is the 12th consecutive year vaulters in the meet. Verhoff (9.625) rounded out the top (47.8) BG had a solid rotation, and Arbor will be number 22. the Uni- Head coach Dan Connelly was the Wolverines have hosted a first The BG uneven hais si|uad .ilsn three on the event. Oeslreng's score did not count a fall on the apparatus. ['leased with the pcrloimance of the vcrsity of Florida round series. See CCHA, page 9. Stewart opts for more competitive Lions, passes on Cleveland THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ' be a piece." left here." said Stewart, who spent sonville's starter. The Lions made the playoffs with part of Saturday and all of Sunday in But a toe injury cost him the spot PONTIAC. Mich. —The Detroit an 8-8 record last season. The Cleveland. "I was pretty much lean- to Natronc Means during Jack- Lions look dead aim on free-agent expansion Browns were 2-14 in ing this way all the time. sonville's playoff run of 1996. That running back James Stewart. Mon- their first season. "Still, it wasn't an easy decision. lasted through most of 1997. day, they got their man. "The key was Detroit's ability to 1 didn't make up my mind for good Stewart, who led the Jacksonville win now." Stewart's agent. Pat Dye until late last night." When Means departed, Stewart Jaguars with 931 yards rushing and Jr., said. "And they obviously want- Stewart visited Cleveland out of became a starter again in 1998 13 touchdowns last season, signed ed him. They didn't want to let him respect for coach Chris Palmer who belore a season-ending knee injury for $25 million over five years, leave town Friday." was Jacksonville's offensive coordi- in the third week gave Taylor his including a signing bonus of $5.75 The Lions rushed for just 1.245 nator before taking the job with the chance. And once Taylor took the yards last season. They ranked 28lh Browns. million. field. Stewart became forgettable — The Lions, who got by with virtu- among the NFL's 31 teams. The year At Jacksonville. Stewart filled in ally no running game after the sur- before. Sanders rushed for 1.491 for injured Fred Taylor last season. again. prise retirement of Barry Sanders on yards himself — his lowest output in In the playoffs. Stewart had 14 car- "This is exciting," Stewart said. the eve of training camp last season, five years. ries for 97 yards — a 6.9 average — "1 don't have a crystal ball. But I outbid the Cleveland Browns for "Last year, teams knew we could- and two TDs. think these guys are going to jell. 1 Stewart. n't run and lined up to take away our But when Taylor recovered Irom think we're going to get it together." "A lot of it came down to how I ability to pass the ball." Lions' his hamstring injury. Stewart again The Lions were still waiting to offensive coordinator Sylvester was the Jaguars' No. 2 back. felt after my visit here last Friday." hear from NFL arbitrator Sam Kagel Stewart said at a news conference in Croom said. "With James Stewart in Stewart never really said he was the Silverdome. "The staff, the the lineup, if they want to give us looking forward to leaving Jack- on whether Sanders will have to coaches, everybody really made me that same option and lake away our sonville, or that he was unhappy repay $5.5 million from his signing feel welcome." passing game, we'll take full advan- with his role. Mainly, things just bonus But even if he does, the club Stewart said he also was influ- tage of it." never really panned out (he way he doesn't appear likely lo soften its enced by the fact that Detroit seems The Lions, who released running had hoped. stance on not wanting to trade closer to winning a championship backs Ron Rivers and Greg Hill at "I'm in (he prime of my career," Sanders' rights to another team. the end of the season, pitched Stew- Stewart said. than the Browns do. "There's really nothing to talk "This is like a puzzle here," art hard during his visit Friday. They Stewart, who left Tennessee as Stewart said. "I fit into this puzzle made it as clear as possible (hat he the school's all-time leading rusher, about." said Chuck Schmidt, the The Associated Press real well. I think in Cleveland I'd was the man they wanted. was drafted in the first round by the Lions' chief operating officer. "He's DOME-BOUND - New Lions running back James Stewart is have to carry the load. Here. I'll just "I had a real good feeling when I Jaguars in 1995. He was Jack- retired " introduced to the Detroit media yesterday. , - Page 9 The BG News Tuesday, February 15, 2000 SPORTS www.b^nt'ws. com/sports Tennis Big Ten leaders DePaul ends BG's unbeaten streak at 4 clash at MSU DOROTHY WRONA Dean said. in a league where there have been 10 Meghan Rhodes, recovering from i in ASSOCIATED PRESS SPORTS WRITER many upsets already I don't think it the flu. won the first set of the third gives you" assurance of the champi- flight 6-4, but Keleman look the EAST LANSING. Mich. — The women's tennis learn suf- onship. fered ils first loss of the season Sun- next two sets 6-3. 6-4 to win the Michigan Stale coach Tom Izzo says match. he doesn't want to put too much "But it definitely puts you in a day at the hands of the DePaul Blue better opportunity to win it, at this Demons. "She (Rhodes) played really pressure on his players even though 1 time of the year." The Falcons started the day well, well/ teammate Tracy Howitt said. its gelling lo be crunch lime in the Sixth-ranked Michigan Stale taking the doubles 2-1. The team of "I give her a lot of credit." Big Ten. goes into Tonight's game with an Abby Bratton and Erik* Wasilewski Deidee Bissinger heartily defeat- "Now we're getting into champi- 18-6 overall record, while No. 7 "won 8-4 over DePaul's number one ed Hilpus 6-2. 6-2 to take the fourth onship time where every win and Ohio Slate is 17-4. team of Barbara Fuzcsi and Szilvia flight. loss is probably going to determine 'Kclcman. Devon Bissinger. in a dramatic what happens ai the end c if the year." Ohio State won the first time the teams met, 78-67, in Columbus In the second flight, Dcidee fifth flight, lost in straight sels 7-5, Izzo said at his weekly news confer- behind 19 points from super sub ''Bissinger and Meghan Rhodes lost 7-5 (4) to Aronsson. ence Monday. George Reese. The Buckeyes' bench 8-2 to Laura Taylor and Charlotia Howitt ended the day with a 6-0, "It's not only a big week for us. Aronsson. 7-5 win over Reinhart, but the Fal- outscored the Spartans' subs 24-6 it's a big week for Ohio State, and and put an end to Michigan Stale's Devon Bissinger and Tracy cons lost the match 4-3. probably a big week for Indiana." he 21-game Big Ten winning streak. Howitt took the third flight from "I honestly think this is the first said. "And I don't think you can lime since I've been playing tennis While the game was supposed 10 Kadi Hilpus and Brittany Reinhan count Purdue out." here that we've had a match end this showcase the matchups of point 8-5. Michigan State and Ohm State, Singles proved to be too much for close and I was real disappointed." guards Scoonie Perm and Maleen ied atop the Big Ten with 8-2 league the Falcons. DePaul'i Fuzesi, with Howilt said. Cleaves and swingmen Michael marks, meet Tonight in Easl Lans- her accurately-placed shots, won This weekend, the Falcons will Redd and Morris Peterson. Reese ing. Indiana and Purdue are just halt straight sets over Wasilewski 6-3. 6- travel to Lincoln. Nebraska, to play became Ohio State's go-to man an 3. Hard-hitting Laura Taylor took Nebraska and Wyoming a game back al 8-3. offense, hitting 8-of-l3 shots from the second flight front Brallon 6-2. Men's (ennis "What this does tor us is whoev- Ihc field. er wins this game is going lo gel a His performance brought a sell- 6-3. The Men's tennis learn was idle File Photo/ THe BG NEWS leg up from the standpoint of having out crowd al Value City Arena to its "Those players, especially one this past weekend. On Friday they CONCENTRATION - Falcon tennis player Tracy Howitt prepares will play host lo Ferris State at Lau- a better opportunity to win the feet, and helped Ohio State keep its (Fuzcsi) and two (Taylor) were just for a strong return. BG lost Sunday for the first time this season. outstanding," head coach Penny rel Hill Tennis Club in Toledo. league," Izzo said. "When you play momentum down the stretch. CCHA playoffs. This leaves six spots open Kansas City mourns its fallen football hero Continued from page 8. 10 he determined by seven teams. Alaska-Fairbanks was eliminated THKAssomiin I'KI SS Vietnam, a B-2 Stealth bomber came saw Derrick his entire career and a great foolball player." said Barbara Lakers survive in rolumbus from post-season play last weekend. in so low ils belly seemed to scrape like everybody else in town. I feel Amcll of Lee's Summit. "I felt it Lake Superior came into Value KANSAS CITY. Mo. — Derrick Ihe scoreboard like I knew him " was ihe other things thai he did." City Arena in hopes of keeping in Milestones reached or ncared Thomas' open cvskel sat in the Almost everyone who works for Thomas was just a few weeks The Bowling Green Falcons' On Monday evening, a private slep with Michigan State in the Arrowhead Stadium end zone, near the Chiefs — owner Lamar Hunt, past his 33rd birthday when his standings. sweep of Miami over the weekend viewing was scheduled for family. the spot where he once sacked John general manager Carl Peterson, Chevrolet Suburban skidded on an friends and Chiefs players. Another Things looked up for the I .akers constituted ihe 399th and 400th wins Elway and recovered a fumble for a coaches, secretaries and mainte- icy highway and Hipped several after a 1-0 overtime win when service was set for Tuesday in Kem- for the program in the CCHA. The touchdown that clinched a playoff nance men — stood silently on the limes. The Jan. 23 crash killed his sophomore forward Chris McNama- per Arena, where speakers will Falcons arc the first CCHA member spot for the Chiefs. field. best friend and left one of the NFL's ra beat Ohio Stale goaltender Ray to reach this milestone. Bowling Bundled against a cold February "This is Ihe saddest day in most feared pass rushers paralyzed include NFL commissioner Paul Aho in the extra session. Green was one of the four original Kansas City sports history." said from ihe chest down. Tagliabue and Hall of Fame quarter- Laker goaltender Jayme Plait was wind, thousands of fans filed past founders of the CCHA with St. The nine-time All-Pro was trans- back Joe Montana. credited with the shutout after mak- ihe coffin Monday in an outpouring Steve Warczakoski. a fan from Louis, Ohio State and Ohio Univer- Kansas Cily. Kan. "My favorite ferred to a hospital in his hometown Among the mourners Monday ing 41 saves of grief for the star Kansas City line- silv. The learn started conference backer. fiKilball player of all time " of Miami and was said lobe improv- was Fred Paiek. the Kansas City On Saturday. Lake Superior play in 1971. escaped a 2-1 defeat when McNa- The fans walked single file and One woman carried her 9-month- ing. Bui on Feb. 8 a blood clot in his Royals' star shortstop during much Ferris Slate head coach Bob mara scored to lie the game with less two-by-two down the stadium steps. old daughter down Ihe steps. legs created a pulmonary embolism of their glory years in the 1970s. than five minutes in the third pcriiKl Daniels is two victories short of The casket was sheltered by a while "Someday she'll be able lo say thai killed him almost instantly. His daughter Kim was paralyzed to give the Lakers a three poinl becoming the programs winningesl lent in which there was a spray of she was here." ihe woman said. Since that day. fans have gath- in an accident in 1992 not far from coach. Daniels, who has coached ered at a candlelight vigil, created a weekend. red roses. Thomas' body was The Chiefs have led the NFL in Thomas' crash Kim Patek had no the Bulldogs for eight seasons, has a home attendance for five straight memorial of poems and flowers at McNamara's heroic effort! were dressed in a light gray business suit. insurance and a big part of ihc record of 118-153-26. Former Many dabbed at their eyes and years. It is a town that loves ils fool- Arrowhead's iron gates and donated rewarded with the CCHA Offensive expense was paid for by fans' dona- coach Rick Duffett holds the record hugged. By noon, almost 5.000 peo- ball players. more than $25,000 to his Third and Player of the Week honor. tions and events like charity basket- Lake Superior now sits in a lie with 119 wins. 83 losses and 7 lies. ple had walked past the casket. "I've been a season-ticker holder Long Foundation, which encourages with Northern Michigan for third Duffel coached Ferris State between In honor of this son of an Air since Arrowhead opened," said Con- youngsters to read. ball games between Chiefs and Roy- place and has clinched a spot in the Ihe 1972-82 seasons. Force pilot who never returned from nie McQuain of Independence. "I "It wasn't enough that he became als players. THE BIGGEST BACK TO SCHOOL Start Your Week With POSTER SALE Laughter Lunch Break! Rich has been perfo Comedy Clubs and College for over ten ye< A&E's "Comedy on the Road", "The Apollo Comedy h VHl's "Stand -Up Spotlight" & "Fools for Love" 101 Olscamp Noon (Doors Open at 11:45 AM) Free Admission +$3 Taco Bar (optional) with Meal plan *••* I Standing 5Trayac^nsr. ■y** ?<-©«* fcst u;«€ The Men's Top 25 Monday's Sports Transactions Leach and F Martin Sonnenberg from Wilkes-H.irrc- By The Associated Press BASEBALL Scranton of (he AHL. Assigned DSven Butenschon and D United States opponents set for World Cup The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' men's college American League John Slaney to Wilkes-Barre-Scr.inton CHICAGO — The United States will play Ireland. basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, BOSTON RED SOX—Agreed to terms with RHP COLLEGE Mexico and South Africa in this June's U.S. Cup records through Feb. 13, total points based on 25 points for Bryce Florie on a two-year contract. FORDHAM—Suspended men's basketball F Steve '2000. a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Agreed to terms with Canal for one game tor actions unbecoming a student. The Americans play South Africa on June 3 at and previous ranking: RHP Bill Simas on a two-year contract. SYRACUSE—Named Reggie Terry director of football Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.. then play Ire SEATTLE MARINERS—Agreed to terms with OF operations. Record Pts Pvs land three days later at Foxboro, Mass. The U.S. team Mike Cameron on a one-year contract. plays Mexico at Giants Stadium on June 11 as part of 1. Cincinnati (66) 23-1 1,768 1 TEXAS RANGERS—Agreed to terms with RHP a concluding double-header, with South Africa playing 1,707 2. Stanford (5) 21-1 2 Jonathan Johnson and INF Scott Sheldon to one-year Ireland in the second game. 3. Duke 19-3 1,574 3 contracts. Named Les Parker scout. Ireland plays Mexico at Chicago's Soldier Field on 4. Arizona 21-4 1319 7 National League Jones honored by CCHA 8 June 4. Chicago plays Kansas City in a Major League 5. Tennessee 21-3 1,461 CINCINNATI REDS—Agreed to terms with OF Bowling Green senior defenseman Mike Jones was 6. Michigan St. 18-6 1,343 6 Soccer game to open the double-header. Alex Ochoa on a one-year contract. named CCHA Defensive Player of the Week after his 7. Ohio St. 17-4 1,324 5 MONTREAL EXPOS—Agreed to terms with 2B offensive performance in the Falcons' weekend sweep Mexico plays South Africa at the Cotton Bowl in 8. Oklahoma St. 20-2 1,263 14 Wilton Guerrero on a one-year contract. over the Miami RcdHawks. Dallas on June 7. with Dallas meeting Columbus in the 9. Syracuse 20-2 1,221 4 FOOTBALL second game. 10. Indiana 18-4 1,023 10 In Friday's 5-1 victory at the Bowling Green Ice National Football League The United States won the tournament in 1992 and 18-5 984 12 Arena. Jones scored two power-play goals and assisted 11. Florida ATLANTA FALCONS—Claimed LB Chris Draft off '95, with Mexico winning in 1996. '97 and '99 and 12. Auburn 19-4 924 9 waivers from the San Francisco 49ers. on Austin De Luis' game winning goal. In Saturday's 5- 2 win at Oxford. Jones scored another power-play goal Germany in 1993. The tournament is not held in World 13. Tulsa 22-2 902 15 DETROIT LIONS—Signed RB James Stewart to a Cup years. 14. Iowa St. 21-3 811 17 five-year contract. and assisted on a Scott Hewson goal. Jones ended the 15. Temple 18-4 747 19 NEW YORK JETS—Re-signed CB Marcus Coleman weekend with three goals and two assists for five points Chilcutt gets second 10-day contract with Cavs 16. LSU 19-4 649 2b to a multiyear contract. He finished with a plus-minus rating of four and was on CLEVELAND — Forward Pete Chilcutt signed a 17. Texas 17-6 645 17 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES—Signed OL Jon Runyan the ice for eight of Bowling Green's 10 goals. 18. Connecticut 17-6 602 13 Jones' season totals are now four goals and eight second 10-day contract Monday with the Cleveland to a six-year contract. Cavaliers. 19. Kentucky 17-7 543 11 PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Named Irv Eatman assists. Before the weekend power play outburst Jones 20. Oklahoma 19-4 528 16 assistant offensive line coach and Willie Robinson sec- only had two power-play goals in 116 games played. The 6-foot-10 Chilcutt hasn't scored in 24 minutes 21. Utah 19-4 359 21 ondary coach. Last year. Jones was awarded the CCHA Best Offen- played in three games but has nine rebounds since 22. Maryland 17-7 271 23 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Named Johnny Holland sive Defenseman trophy for leading the conference with signing a 10-day contract Jan. 31. 23. Seton Hall 18-4 240 — assistant coach for special teams and strength and con- eight goals and 23 points The Cavaliers open the second half of the season 24. Kansas 18-6 216 20 ditioning. tonight at home against San Antonio. 25. Purdue 17-7 144 — HOCKEY National Hockey League Others receiving votes: Oregon 143, Vanderbilt 77, NHL—Suspended San Jose D Jeff Norton four jacKson returns witn new North Carolina 25, UNLV 15, Gonzaga 10, St. John's 7, games for a stick-swinging incident on Sunday. Dayton 6, Kent 5, Illinois 4, Miami 4, Louisiana-Lafayette DALLAS STARS—Assigned LW Jamie Wright to 2, Navy 2, Utah St. 2, Louisville 1, N.C. State 1, Pepperdine Michigan of the IHL 1.SMU1, Southern Call. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS—Recalled F Stephen perspective on Chicago achievements were among the great- talent and potential. THE ASSOOATCD PRESS est in the game. Some say he needs to show he Seton Hall, Purdue regain spots in poll But after his "last dance" Jackson can win a title without the incompa- CHICAGO — Phil Jackson will said gwxlbye. ending his strained rable Jordan. stroll across a familiar floor and take relationship with general manager "That's all right. It's a great life. gon and Oregon State last week, was Purdue (17-7) had been ranked as a new seat. From the visitors' bench Jerry Krause. Jackson did return I'm just glad I'm here." Jackson No. I on five ballots and had 1.707 high as 19th before dropping out fol- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at the United Center, he can twist his briefly last May for a ceremony said "It's not always the winning, points. lowing a 20-point loss to Ball State. head to the right and see the large where his banner was raised to the it's the way you play, too." Duke (19-3) had its 18-game The Boilermakers have won four Cincinnati, with the nation's banner bearing his name and accom- rafters. It hangs close to others for What he remembers about Chica- winning streak broken by Maryland straight, including a 70-67 victory longest winning streak at 15 games, plishments. Jordan and the six titles. go is the people. last week and then beat Georgia over Michigan State. was No. 1 in The Associated Press "It's going to be a different "It was nice to be honored in that "That grist." he said. "It's not college basketball poll Monday, the Tech. Vanderbilt (16-5). which fell out ceremony. But now for the actual only a great city to live in. but the Arizona and Tennessee each thing." Jackson says. Bearcats' sixth straight week leading from 22nd. lost to Alabama on Sat- The man who orchestrated six coaching of the game. I'm going to energy and the work ethic of the the rankings. moved up three places to fourth and urday. The Commodores had been he the opposing coach." Jackson people who inhabit the city. In L.A., fifth, while Michigan State held championships for the Chicago It was also the fourth straight ranked the last four weeks, getting said. you don't have that feel of who sixth. Bulls — blending the skills and egos week Stanford and Duke have been as high as No. 20. "We're the dark team and they're everybody is because they're all out Ohio Slate dropped two places to of Michael Jordan. Scotlie Pippen the light team out there on the floor. on the freeway." second and third in the Top 25. Oregon had a two-week run in and a supporting cast — returns to seventh and was followed in the Top The calls are going to go their way Those holding clipboards and There were changes* down below, the rankings at 23rd and 24th. The the city happy and California cool. Ten by Oklahoma State. Syracuse Ducks (17-5) lost at Stanford last and the crowd's going to yell in their offering advice on the Lakers bench however. and Indiana. He is content with his new life and week before beating California. favor and I'm, going to get heckled Tuesday night will make it seem Seton Hall moved in at No. 23. Florida was No. 11 and followed looking to win more titles as coach LSU used wins over then-No. 9 by the fans in the stands." even more like a flashback. the Pirates' first ranking since they by Auburn. Tulsa. Iowa State. Tem- of the Los Angeles Lakers. Probably not. Chicago can't for- Aubum and then-No. II Kentucky Tex Winter, the architect of the were sixth in the final poll of the ple. LSU, Texas, Connecticut. Ken- Tonight, he will be coaching a get what Jackson brought the city triangle offense the Bulls and Lakers to move from No. 25 to No. 16. the 1992-93 season. Purdue came in at tucky and Oklahoma. Lakers team that is 37-11. the sec- with his unorthodox coaching style. run. will be there along with fellow week's biggest jump in the rankings. No. 25. the Boilermakers' first The last five teams in the rank- ond-best record in the league. The He espoused Zen. urged his players former Chicago assistants Frank appearance since mid-December. ings were Utah. Maryland. Seton Oklahoma State, which also beat Bulls are another story. They have to meditate and bought them books Hamblcn and Jim Clcamons and Cincinnati (23-1). which has Hall, Kansas and Purdue. two ranked teams last week — made a ghastly reversal since Jack- for long road trips. trainer Chip Schaefer. And the sore- been No. 1 for 11 weeks this season, Seton Hall (18-4) moved into the Kansas and Oklahoma — moved son left, holding the NBA's worst And Jackson hasn't forgotten kneed guard Ron Harper, who received 66 first-place votes and rankings after having won five from No. 14 to No. 8, the Cowboys' record at 10-37. what the city meant to him. played the straight man to Pippen 1.768 points from a national media straight games and eight of nine. first Top Ten ranking since they Before he rode off that June day Although now. after a year away and Jordan on three title teams, will panel. The Bearcats' only game last The only loss was to Connecticut, were eighth on Nov. 29. 1993. in 1998 on his motorcycle, along from the game, he's moved on. He be in Laker garb. week was an 87-64 victory over the Pirates' opponent Monday night. Kentucky's lost to Florida and with the best winning percentage in landed in the Southern California All tasted championship cham- DePaul. Last Monday. Seton Hall handed LSU and took the week's biggest NBA history for the playoffs and sunshine, refreshed by a new chal- pagne, all rejoiced in a Grant Park Stanford (21-1). which beat Ore- .£ ****************Syracuse its first loss of the season. *»***'****"*»***»**#*-*(^ drop, eight places to No. 19. regular season. Jackson's coaching lenge from a team brimming with tribute. : Ever Wish You Could Act 5 FRONT ANCJ CENTER SECONCJ STAGE LOCAI MUSIC SHOWCASE with Like A Kid Again? Andrew and Tarn i ATTENTION BGSI Tonight Receive $5.00 off electronic filing fees with your B.G.S.U. student I.D. at Fast Cash / Express tax place 3®®® 5-6pm Call in to ask any questions for the can 372-2826 [Money Order 5<£ Is Coming! . Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Request? 1068 N. MAIN ST. Feb. 25th. 10 pm to 1 am VOICE YOUR OPINIONS! 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Merry, 2-Bed cial activities for developmentally de- volunteers to deliver meals, to help out at Franklin Park Mall *M • \ ' THE CAMPUS Bowling Green Slate University 52.15.00 Vol. 5, #10 | Be a kid again — have big fun at Big Playground 20001 BY AllCE MOORE, ASSISTANT EDITOR "One fish, two (ish, able. According to Gavin, ing the evening is a raftle. To Gavin said that the Big red fish, blue fish..." or maybe "|This,event| is great!" 800 to 1000 people are expect- get tickets, students are asked Playground really has some- "I will not eat (hem, Sam I am. said Gavin. "Where else do ed to attend this year. to bring in items that have thing for everyone. "Students I will not eat green eggs and you see college students play- "It's cool that so alcohol-related messages on are involved having fun, but ham." ing dodge ball?" many people come because so them. there are also student and fac- Remember when the There will "Shot glasses, t-shirts ulty volunteers," Gavin said. greatest problems were choos- also be a DJ who will with alcohol logos, "It's a great, fun event that has ing which Dr. Seuss book to play music from the neon signs are all an appeal for everyone!" read? Now we all have a early nineties. examples," Gavin said. "We also hope to pro- chance to be a kid again with "This is the These items will be vide a fun alternative (or alco- the Big Playground, which is music from most col- collected in exchange hol on the weekends here at sponsored by the Wellness lege students'] for a certain number BGSU," she said. Connection. youths," Gavin said. of raffle tickets, which "Everyone's there "We're taking over the "We'll have will depend on the having a great time," student recreation center and cotton candy, pop- value of the item. Niewierski said. turning it into a giant play- corn, a balloon ani- Throughout the "It is really positive ground." Tracey Gavin, coor- mal artist," she said. evening, prize pack- because of all the student sup- dinator for Big Playground "These are all youth- ages will be raffled off. port," Gavin said. I think it 2000, said. All the activities ful activities that stu- In past years, Gavin really appeals to the BGSU there are about a playful, dents can relate to. said these prizes community." relaxed mindset." Students have really STICKY FINGERS. Participants at last year's Big included t-shirts, It will even be differ- ent, and better, than last year's Gavin said that many responded to it in the Playground get artsy with finger paint. sweatshirts, and gift of the fun activities available past." certificates to various event. will bring back memories of "It's just a real good many other events on campus local businesses, like restau- "We made improve- the participants' childhoods time," Lindsey Niewierski have low turn outs," rants and coffee shops. ments this year from sugges- and that others, such as sumo said, a public relations intern Thompson said. In addition to those tions we got to make it even wrestling, bouncy boxing and for the Big Playground. Niewierski agreed. smaller packages, students better," Thompson said. "But, a Velcro wall will highlight the "There are different things "It's neat to see all students of will also have a chance to win of course, we've also kept all evening. there that you can't do on a all ages having fun on a two larger prizes. Previous the fun stuff that everyone Participants will have regular basis that you got to Friday night," she said. prizes have been a mountain loves." a chance to finger paint—with do when vou were a kid." "It's a late night activ- bike and a Sony PlayStation The Big Playground pudding! There will be Roberta Thompson, ity that allows us to return to game system. will be open Feb. 25 from 10 other kids' games as well. another student intern, days when we had simple, According to Gavin, p.m.-l a.m. in the Student Rec. Students can play foursquare, agreed. youthful fun," Gavin said. Dance Marathon will also be Center. The event is free for three-on-three basketball, or "It gives students an In addition to the fund-raising at the event with students with their University dodge ball—which was one of opportunity to go back to a event's "kiddie" games, the an opportunity for people to IDs. the favorites from last year's time in their lives when they swimming pools will be open buy pics to toss at noted indi- For more information, event, according to Gavin. didn't have all the stress and for students to play water vol- viduals on campus. contact Tracey Gavin at the Coloring books and other problems that college brings," leyball and water basketball. With all the activities Wellness Connection at (419) craft items will also be avail- Thompson said. Also highlighted dur- offered, including the raffle, 372-9355. | Diversity Week 2000 calendar — 7 days of culture and commentary WE AY TH M^AY 9M^ U£SflAY Diversity Window Latinos on Campus Lecture LSU Dance 12:30-1:30 p.m. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Splash Contest 114 Business Administration Commons Dining Hall Sponsored by the Office of Residence Life Diversity Game Show 7 p.m. T Orfenhauer Lobby mg9*Y Classic Soul Dinner Theater Africana Dance Troupe "Moving the Diversity 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Dialogue from Talk to 101 Olscamp y2Kate: Gender Virus 2000 McDonald Countryside Action" Lecture Feb. 25: $10, Feb. 26: $20/Buffet 7:30p.m. 8 p.m. Call 2-2011 for more events. 115 Olscamp Harshman Community Room THE CAMPUS BUZZ CALENDAR OF Black History Month Black History Month Cheap Skate Starrest 2000 Event: Underground Event: "Between 12:15 p.m.-2:45 p.m. 2 p.m. Railroad and Beyond Marxism and Black Ice Arcn.i Planetarium 12:30 p.m.-l:30 p.m. Nationalism: Claude All Admissions $230 Kid Saturdays. I any Cat in hireland College. McKay's Political Space. SI donation suggested. 115 West Building Journey" Guest Artist: Thomas Presented by Ms. I. Elaine 2:30 p.m. Often, piano Master Class: The IjIWson. A discussion of the his- TBA 8 p.m. Contemporary Clarinet tory of the underground railroad A public lecture by Dr. Winston Bryan Recital Hall, Quartet in Ohio fromfri its origin to the lames, Assoc. Professor of Moore Musical Arts Center 3:3li p.m. -5:30 p.m. present. History, Columbia University. The evening program will Bryan Recital I lall, Sponsored by the Ethnic include works by Albeniz, Moore Musical Art-- Center Public Skate Studies Department Barber, Beethoven, l.iszt and Established in 1997. the quartet UAO Poster Sale 8:30 p.m. -10 p.m. Scriabin. Otten is currently on is part of The United State Air 10a.m.-6 p.m. Ice Arena Education Abroad the faculty at Kent State Force Band of Flight from Student Services Forum Informational Session University. This concert is free Wright Patterson Air Base in Decorate your room, office, or American Independent 3:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m. and open to the public. Dayton. Fhc masterclass is free apartment with posters full of Director series — Gates 1103 Offenhauer Wesl and open to the public. personality! of Heaven by Errol Learn about the many opportu- Starrest 2000 Morris nities the Education Abroad 8 p.m. Guest Artists: The Student Jazz Combos 9 p.m. Program has to offer. Call 2- Planetarium Contemporary Clarinet 8 p.m. 107 Hanna Hall 0309 for more information. Unworldly Weather, the most Quartet Bryan Recital Hall, Part of a bi-weekly film series spectacular weather of the Earth 8 p.m. Moore Musical Arts Center focusing on the first features International Film Series: and planets. SI donation sug- Bryan Recital Hall, This concert is free and open to made by some of totiay's most Xica da Silva gested. Moore Musical Arts Center the public. important independent filmmak- 8:15 p.m. Established in 1997, the quartet ers. Sponsored hi the Film Gish Film Theater is part of Fhc United State Air Starrest 2000 Students Committee. Brazil's first worldwide box- Force Band of Flight from 8 p.m. office success combines sex farce Wright-Patterson Air Base m Planetarium Runaway Bride and historical dramatization in Dayton. This concert is free and Unworldly Weather, the most 9:15p.m. thestory of the legendary black open to the public. spectacular weather of the Earth 111 Olscamp slave. Dim led fry a founding and planets. SI donation sug- FREE Movie with a valid stu- membei of the cinema now dent ID! Filter to win Stars /,•;,■ Mota in a a ways' Contact Uni. ful performance. Xica is a BGSU College Activities Organization at 2- study of Portuguese colonial Republicans Meeting 24.s'6 if you have questions or art rule in Brazil that allows 9 p.m. interested in getting involved ITS to consider the profound and BA 116 With the organization! lasting consequences of master ../hi check out "the BEST slave relationships. party on campus!" On'.. to educate and motive > I>[/ Urban Learning Center Master Class: Thomas get involved! Informational Meeting Otten, piano 9 p.m. 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. WEDNESDAY Olscamp Hall, 2nd floor Kelly Rehearsal Hall, February 16 lounge Moore Musical Arts Center Recruiting motivated students Free and open to the public. NAACP Pageant Sexual Harassment to participate in the newly deoel 2 p.m -11 p.m. Prevention Workshop oped Urban learning Center Young People's Concerts: 101 Olscamp 9:30 a.m. located in the heart of the South Make a Joyful Noise 1 College Park Bronx for this summer and the 11 a.m. Faculty Artist Series: Pivregistmtton not necessary. following fall semesters. Bryan Recital Hall, Yuan Xiong Lu, double For more info, contact fan at Moore Musical Arts Center bass 372-8472 Fhc fourth program of the 3 p.m. Black History Month 1999/2000 season will feature Bryan Recital Hall, . UAO Poster Sale Event: "Holding Aloft the Professors I hristopher Scholl, Moore Musical Arts Center 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Banner of Ethiopia" Ellen Strba and Virginia Marks. Assisting on the program will be \ Student Services Forum 10 a.m. Singing is fun and everyone can pianist Diana Barker Smith and Decorate your room, office, or TBA do it. foin Chris, Ellen and cellist Alan Smith. The program apartment with f>ostcrs full of Presented by Dr. Winston Virginia to explore the world of will include "Adagio, from the personality! lames. Associate Professor of vocal music, from traditional to ballet ' Unforgetable'" by Dmitri History, Columbia University pop. Don 'I forget to bring your Shostakovich; "Cliansoh Ttiste, Brown Bag Luncheon: An informal discussion on his voice! The 4~> minute program is Op. 2" by Serge Koussevitzky; WOMEN, LOVE, SEX & award-winning book. Sponsored recommended for children 5 and "Song of Grassland" by Zhang CHOCOLATE by Ethnic Studies Department. up. Admission is $2 for adults Bao Yuan; and "Concerto in A Noon and $1 for children payable at Major" by Domenico The Women's Center, UAO Poster Sale UAO Poster Sale the door. Dragonetti. This concert is free 107 Hanna Hall 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 10 a.m. -6 p.m. and open to the public. Student Services Forum Student Services Forum Starfest 2000 BGSU College Black History Month Shorts Festival 2000 7:30 p.m. Republicans Meeting Event: 8 p.m. Planetarium 9 p.m. 11th Annual Dinner 411 South Hall To Shine Almost Forever, the HA ! I 6 Theater "Classic Soul" 1 omedy, incredible lives o) the sit i',>»). and check out "the l>l SI p m. drama, you n donation party on campus!'' Our goal is to lOlOlscmap Hall :ot,l motive Y(>ll so gel Student Night hides ■ horsd dby Theat I the Center foi Multicultu call 41 Academic Initii Bowling Green Opera Theater: Faculty Scholar Series The Marriage of Figaro 12:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Bryan Recital Hall, Kobacker 1 lall. Moore Musical Arts Center Moon1 Musical Arts Center Ticket prices are $8, $10, and 11 Women and Children Students: $5 at the door with stu- Crossing the Border dent id. Contact the Center Box Presidents' Day 4 p.m. Office at 419/372X171 or I 9 a.m. McFall Gallery 589-2224. Main Campus Recent events involving the fate High school students ami their of Elian Gonzalez, a young Starfest 2000 Starfest 2000 parents are invited to campus for Arts and Sciences Forum Cuban boy found floating off the 8 p.m. 8 p.m. an open house. Noon shore of Miami, are part of a long Planetarium Planetarium McFall Center Gallery history of women, children and To Shine Almost Forever, the It's /\/io»! Time, a tale of secrets Master Class: Fritz Dr. Howard Gadlin, ombudsman borders. Cuban, Mexican, and incredible lives of the stars. SI our clocks and calendar- SI Kaenzig, tuba at UCLA and a guest fellow at Argentine women, among many donation suggested. donation suggested. 4:30 pm .-6:30 p.m. NIH, will address racial tensions others, hazy often had to cross c hor.il Rehearsal Hall, and discrimination in the work- frontiers, often without legal per- Shorts Festival 2000 BGSU College Moore Musical Arts Center place. Lunch is at 12:30 and is mission, to protect their children. 8 p.m. Republicans Meeting call 372-2341) for >, This talk -will focus on the legal 411 South Hall 4 p.m. Guest Artist: Fritz turns. The talk is free and open to and policy issues critical to Variety of short plays. Comedy, BA 116 Kaenzig, tuba nil. understanding this history. drama, you never know what to Come and check out "the BEST 8 p.m. expect from a short play. (Not party on campus!'' Our goal is to Bryan Recital Hall, Education Abroad Shorts Festival 2000 part of theatre pass). University educate and motive YOU - so get Moore Musical Arts Center Informational Session 8 p.m. Theatre Production. For Tickets, involved! Kaenzig is the professor of tuba at 3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m. 411 South Hall call 419 372 2719. the University of Michigan, The 1103 Otfenhauer West Variety of short plays. Comedy. i- event is free and open to the Learn about the many opportuni- drama, you never know ii'hat to Your Events public. ties the Education Abroad expect from a short play. (Not Program has to offer. Call 2-0309 part of theatre pass). University Could for more information. Theatre Production. Tor Ticket-. call 419-372-2719. Shorts Festival 2000 Use A Little Spin. International Film Series: 411 South Hall Aguirre, The Wrath of Variety of short plays. Comedy, God drama, you never know what to 8:15 p.m. expect from a short play. (Not (iish l-ilm Theater part of theatre pass!. University This strange, beautiful, and high- Theatre Production, lor ticket-, ly allegorical piece stars Klaus Post your event to the call 419-372-2719. Kinski as a Spanish conquistador University Web Page driven to find Eldorado in the Calendar ot Events by Brown Bag Luncheon: Peruvian jungles. Aguine's >en Shorts Festival 2000 5 p.m. every Thursday before HEALING PROPERTIES OF • of the madness of colonial 8 p.m. publication arid your entry The Arrogant Worms STONES adventure represents yet another 411 South Hall may appear on this page. 8 p.m. TBA rewriting of discovery stories, a- MiriVfiy of short plays. Comedy. Bryan Recital Hall The Women s I enter, well as a contribution to the work drama, you never know what to A musical comedy troiitv that has 107 Hanna Hall that has served to reassess expect from a short play. (Not toured extensively in Canada ami Throughout history, divei i Germany's politics. part of theatre pass). University litis released several original CDs traditions have believed that Theatre Proiluction. For Tickets, Editing and omitting bungs their satire to BGSU. gems and -tones carry the same call 419 172 2719. entries area! the Sponsored by the Canadian life force or energy as hitman discretion of the Black History Month Studies (enter and the beings Many stones are collected Campus Buzz staff. Government of Canada. and utilized for their healing, pro- Event: Reservations Suggested. Call tective, and scrying properties 1 lth Annual Dinner E-MAIL TIMLEEeBGNET.BGSU.EDU 419.372.2457. Presenter Tavia Rowan, Popular Theater "Classic Soul" FOR MORE INFORMATION. Culture, will focus on some of the 0:30 p.m. Starfest 2000 more commonly known stones 101 Olscmap Hall 8 p.m. and disi uss their healing proper- $20.00 - Dinner Buffet. Planetarium ties from a historical perspective. Sponsored by the Center for To Slum' Almost Forever, the Tavia has been studying stones Multicultural O Academic LEI US KNOW ABOUT TOUR incredible lives of the slurs SI for many years and is currently Initiatives. donation suggested. writing a book on their metaphys- EVENTS 3 WEEKS PRIOR ical properties. Women's Research Bowling Green Opera Sociology Club General Network : Theater: SEND FLYERS AND NEWS The Marriage of Figaro Body Meeting Transforming Critical RELEASES VIA CAMPUS MAIL 8 p.m. Thinking: Thinking 8 p.m. Tomeh Conference Room, Constructively Kobacker Hall, TO: THE CAMPUS BUZZ, WEST Williams Hall 3 p.m. Moore Musical Arts Center HALL. ATTN: TIM The Women's Center I Mozart opera is music to one's ears ■ Students to showcase their BY AllCE MOORE, ASSISTANT EDITOR talent at The Shorts Festival BY AUCE MOORE, ASSISTANT EDITOR It's a blockbuster hit, pop up. ful," Dybdahl said. "II really as far as operas go. This comic plot will adds." "The Marriage of be accompanied by the ' Brown agreed. "It is You don't have to stay To end Bill II, My Figaro is one of the most per- Philharmonia, under the the most beautiful music, one at home and watch TV next Client Curley is a light-hearted formed operas in the world," direction of Emily Freeman incredibly beautiful piece weekend to see a variety of comedy that was adapted said Eugene Dybdahl, direc- Brown. after another," she said. shows. from a radio play. It examines tor of the opera. "There is a great bal- "The songs direct the The Shorts Festival, a show business in a fun light. And now the opera. ance in this opera between plot beautifully," Dybdahl student-run theater event, is With all of these The Marriage of Figaro, writ- the words and the music," said. comprised of eight short plays, the Shorts Festival is ten by Mozart, is being per- According to plays, which range from com- especially interesting for the formed here at BGSU. Dybdahl, the opera not only edy to pure drama. With this audience, according to Jim It is the comical story features prominent singing variety, it may be that the Williams, who is the produc- of the struggle between the roles, but it also has a large audience feels like they are tion coordinator. ruling ana poor classes, chorus. cozy in front of the tube. it's a series of one which is all set to music. "It's an important The shows, all short acts, thirty minutes a play," The opera is set in piece of repertoire," Dybdahl and concise, are divided into Williams said. "They're all Italy, where Count Almaviva said, it's an opera that stu- two bills, which alternate per- contemporary stories written has the right to be with anv dents need to know." formance dates. in different styles." bride on the eve of her wed- Although originally The first show in Bill it's a different experi- ding night, a procedure written entirely in Italian, The I is Romeo Before the Corpse of ence for the audience because which the poor abhor. Marriage of Figaro will be per- Juliet. It is a comedy that takes the shows picked are shorter After the Count mar- formed here at BGSU in both a humorous look at a different and not typical," said Matt ries the Countess, he promis- Italian and English. When Romeo than audiences are Robinson, who is directing es to do away with the tradi- Brown said. "They really parts are sung in Italian, used to seeing. Revetlt Transcription. "They tion. He regrets this, howev- support each other." there will be translations on a Reverse Transcription is cover different subject matter er, when the Countess hires a "Mozart was a great screen above the stage. also a comedy, but of a darker you wouldn't see during the beautiful chambermaid, composer," Dybdahl said. "This is a great nature. It snows what hap- normal season. They're all Susanna, who is to marry The singers can sing easily opportunity to see one of the pens when six playwrights go really unique." Figaro, another servant. The with the orchestra." world's greatest operas," to a graveyard to bury their The Shorts Festival is opera, from beginning to According to Brown, Dybdahl said, it attracts full playwright friend who died of not only fun for the audience, end, is full of the peasants something that the audience houses at other universities, AIDS. but it is also good experience who try to dupe the count can listen for in the perfor- and we hope it will do the The next play. for those involved in the pro- and make him a fool. mance is Mozart's use of same here." Drowning, is an abstract exper- duction. "It's basically a individual instruments to The Marriage of Figaro imental piece, which exam- "It's a good way for struggle between the class- represent certain characters will run Feb. 25 and 26 at 8 ines physical appearances. undergrads to direct a show es," Dybdahl'said, "but it's or scenes throughout the p.m. in Kobacker Hall. According to the director, that will be seen by a large also a comedy because of opera. Tickets cost $8, $10 and $12. Nancy Kennedy, some of the audience," Robinson said. that subject matter." "The harmony and Students can purchase tickets actors are performing in cross- But for the audience, "It's full of a million the instruments directly for $5 at the door with their gender roles. "it's really great to be able to subplots," he continued. reflect what is going on on University IDs. Date With a Stranger see eight different authors and "There are huge problems, stage," Brown said. "It is Contact the Center closes Bill I. It is a comedy eight different directors' and then they're dealt with in really neat." for Musical Arts' box office at that takes a look at an interest- works, all in one production," a humorous way. You don't "It's a lot of fun, and (419) 372-1817 for more ticket ing relationship between two Williams said. "With many know when the next one will the music is just so beauti- information. strangers. actors, it's also more interest- Bill 11 opens with Bit- ing for the audience." o-tliello. This is student-writ- "You won't know ■ "HOY/ about a nooner?!' UAO program ten play that is a humorous what to expect,' Robinson satire on Shakespeare's said. "It can even be better offers lunch and laughs Othello. than a full-length show." If you haven't made cessful acting career with Trifles, the second The Shorts Festival lunch plans for today yet, try appearances in Law and show in this bill, is a play can be seen at Joe E. Brown something the University Order, One Life lo Live and written by a female play- theater. Bill I runs Feb. 23 and Activities Organization Punchline. wright that deals with gender 25 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 2 (UAO) has cooked up. It's Ramirez has made issues. It tells the story of a p.m. Bill II runs Feb. 24 and 26 sure to be spicy, fresn and thousands of audiences murder case. at 8 p.m. and Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. incredibly funny. laugh and has guest starred The third play in Bill Tickets cost $3 and can be Comedian and actor on many comedy programs, II, A Thing of Beauty, is a bought at the door. Rich Ramirez will give a including Comedy on the Road, drama. The plot focuses on a For more information, lunchtime performance at The Apollo Comedy Hour, and Gestapo agent who is looking call the BGSU theater depart- noon today in 101 Olscamp. Stand-Up Spotlight. For the for a Jew who is hidden in an ment at (419) 372-2222. Bring a lunch and see the Rich Ramirez past six years, Ramirez has abbey. show for free or help yourself Ramirez has been perform- taught acting and comedy at to the taco bar for $3, bur- ing stand-up comedy in vari- the Boys andGirls Club. sarable or meal plan debit. ous clubs, colleges and con- For more informa- FALCON FAN • FEST! Bom in Manhattan ventions for over 10 years. tion on this event, call UAO and raised in the Bronx, He has also enjoyed a suc- at (419) 372-2486. MX1KIOK Tilt' INTIIEBC | New campus films program and line-up I I | The University special contests, give-aways Upcoming films I | Activities Organization and raffles for prizes such as include The Sixth Sense, Mar. | | (UAO) has good news for all posters and gift certificates 15; Superstar, Apr. 12, and Toy | | of you film bulfs out there: to local businesses will Sfory 2, Apr. 15. More offer-j | Starting with tomorrow's round each each film screen- ings will be announced at a | ■ screening of Runaway Bride, ing. later date. ■ all campus films are free to All films will be For more informa- ■ USETHI I U rSTO ANSWER QUESTIONS ON A SPECIAL • students with valid shown at 9:15 p.m. in 111 tion, call the UAO office at. ENTRY FORM IN EA( II ISSUE TO WIN MAJOR PRIZES AT {University I.D. cards. Also, Olscamp. (419)372-2486. Tl IREE ATI ILETIC EVENTS ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19