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of George and Bobby Nicholson serving up

pizza pies at Pagliai's Pizza and Campus Pollyeyes.

ESTABLISHED 1920 A daily independent student press serving THE BG NEWS the campus and surrounding community Monday December 14,2009 University staff lends "Helping Hands" Volume 104, Issue 75 WWWBGVIEWSCOM By Gin* Potthoff Carol She said the program is collect- voluntarily leave the University best decisions for themselves." Editor-in-chief Cartwright ing gift cards for the months and receive payments of base To date, the Helping Hands University president of December and lanuary, al salaries over a set period of time. Program has helped five staff Badger to host After seven months of assisting which lime it will reevalualc the Olson said while she always families total and continues to supports 'Helping bluegrass event laid-off University employees, need for the program. hates to see people go, if some help three employees who have the Helping Hands Program Hands' spirit "We're just trying to help them employees leave, others may not been called back to work The newly-remodeled will be reevaluating its need on through that adjustment," Olson be able to come back, meaning or found another job. Because Happy Badger will host campus. i said. "As people come back to fewer people would need the some employees have been their first Bluegrass In response to a series of lay- ees through the unexpected work, the need has been served." Helping Hands Program assis- called back, the total number of offs in lanuary and April, Faith employment transition by col- She said the Helping Hands tance. laid off employees is unknown. Breakfast this Saturday Olson, classified staff council lecting donations of food and sta- Program could benefit from the "It'san individual decision. We Judy Hagemann, classified |Page 10 member, created the Helping ple items that cannot be bought new Employee Separation Plan, encourage everyone to gather as Hands Program in May to assist with food stamps and donating which allows employees with much information as they can," See HELPING | Page; A few extra classified, or hourly, employ- leftovers to area food pantries. at least 15 vears of service to she said. "They can make the suggestions for Santa Faculty columnist Phil Schurrer has composed his letter to Santa for this year; in it. he requests Santa bring some special gifts for specific people | Page 4

A victory for GLBT activists A victorious campaign and the election of Annise Parker, makes Houston the largest U.S. city to elect an openly gay mayor | PagcS

From a Falcon to a Duck Former Falcon hockey player Dan Sexton is making a name for himself in the NHL playing for the Anaheim Ducks |Page6

Falcons fall to The Bonnies The women's basketball team lost 70-54 to St. Bonaventure on Saturday | Page 7

PHOTO PROVIDED BY GEORGE NICHOLSON ALAINABUZAS ■-EBGNEWS GOING UP: George Nicholson losses a pizza al Pagliai's Pizza in 1967 when he TOPPING OFF: Nicholson recreates a moment captured on an old Pagliali's Pizza menu (left) as he begins the pizza-making (irsl bunded the Bowling Green pizza shop process by spinning pizza dough through the air.

Local pizza restaurants please customers, use Pizza shop founder gains respect from area residents creative techniques to offset economic recession by using strong work ethic for more than 40 years

ByAntl/Ou.irl had the sticks specially delivered ByAndyOurUI worker has never changed. Senior Reporter to his home. Shipped overnight Senior Reporter Nicholson is the founder of both and packed with dry ice, Fuller Pagliai's Pizza in Bowling Green Jeff Fuller wanted stuffed bread- had to baste the sticks with butter George Nicholson didn't own and Campus Pollyeyes (both pro- sticks from Campus Pollyeyes. and place each one in his oven for much when he arrived in Bowling nounced Pawl-ee-eyes). Starting in He had heard from an alum- 15 minutes before he could verify Green to open up a Pagliai's Pizza 2010. Nicholson will commemo- nus that Campus Pollyeyes in his friend's claims of greatness. franchise in Febniary 1967. rate his 44th year in business, the Bowling Green had amazing The verdict? The then 19-year-old Missouri- second-longest tenure of any pizza- stuffed breadsticks. "1 would say it is my favorite born boy owned only three valu- based restaurant in Bowling Green Finally, after years of hear- breadstick nationally. They got able possessions to help make the behind Pisanello's Pizza's 45 years. ing how great they were, Fuller it right," Fuller said. "If you want trip to the Buckeye state and start Since Pagliai's Pizza opened, placed his first order. the best breadstick, you have a pizza shop. more than 40 other pizza shops It didn't matter that it would two choices: you are either going "I showed up to Bowling Green have started and ended their busi- take more than 900 miles, $160 to go to Bowling Green or you with a 62 Volkswagen, $38.50 and nesses in Bowling Green. and a full day before he would get are going to pay the price to get a dream 1 could outwork everyone And while this is good news for to try one. else in the world," Nicholson said. VINNIE MELON! Sec BUSINESS I s2 And while Nicholson has upgrad- Si, PIZZA qe$ Sophomore, Sport Mgl. Fuller, who works in Dallas as a chief operating officer for ed his car and added to his bank Optimal Health Laboratories, account since then, being a hard "Actually read a book" |Pag,4 2 Monday. Decembgr 14.2009 FROM THE FRONT WWW.BGVIEWS.COM

was arrested for open container session of alcohol and open con- BLOTTER of alcohol in a motor vehicle and tainer of alcohol within the 200th underage consumption of alcohol. block of N. Church St. BUSINESS From Page 1 WEDNESDAY, 12:33 A.M. 1:03 A.M. Brandon Navarro. 26. of Fostoria. Kendall Krieg. 18. of Maumee. Ohio, them," Fuller said. DEC. 9 Ohio, was arrested on warrant for was cited for open container of But not everyone can afford 2:17 A.M. probation violation at 149. alcohol and underage possession of eating out, let alone paying the alcohol within the 200th block of N extra money for shipping costs. John Buckholz. 25. of Rocky River. 12:46 A.M. Ohio, was arrested for theft at Sky Church St. While Campus Pollyeyes is still Residents within the 800th block of baking thousands of bread- Fifth St. were warned for loud 1:09 A.M. sticks each week, the restau- 2:51A.M. music /noise. Matthew Repka, 20. of Parma. Ohio, rant is creating new ways to Complainant reported two males was cited for open container of increase revenues. 12:52 A.M. alcohol and underage possession of were urinating on the tracks behind Trent Downing, 20. of Castalia. In nn effort to increase Becketts alcohol in Lot 1. Ohio, was arrested for underage income during off-hours. 10:15 P.M. under the influence of alcohol 1:11A.M. Campus Pollyeyes will dis- David Powell. 18. of Bowling Green and disorderly conduct and Kyle Nicholas Wade, 19. of Hudson. count stuffed breadsticks for was arrested on active warrant. Galindo. 18. also of Castalia. Ohio, Ohio, was arrested for open con- the first time in the restau- Martin Smith. 41. of Perrysburg. was arrested for underage under tainer of alcohol, underage pos- rant's 31-year history. Effective was arrested on active warrant and the influence of alcohol on the session of alcohol and obstructing last Thursday, coupons will be William West. 31. of Bowling Green. corner of S Summit and Clough official business within the 100th available online for the restau- -'sted for disregard for pri- streets block of E. Wooster. rant's most popular item during 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday vate property and felonious assault 1:27 A.M. 2:14 A.M. at Wal-Mart. through Thursday, said Bobby John Fritz. 18. of Fairview Park, Jack Swartz. 20. of Toledo, was AUUtUBUZAS THEBGNfWS Ohio, was cited for disorderly con- arrested for criminal mischief, Nicholson, operator of the eatery located on 440 E. Court St, STUFFING: Day-to-day operator of Campus Pollyeyes. Bobby Nicholson, prepares THURSDAY, duct urination and underage pos- underage under the influence of chicken and cheese-stuffed breadsticks for lunch customers last Thuisday. session of alcohol in Lot 1. alcohol and obstructing official But the coupon might not DEC. 10 business In Lot 2. have been necessary if mar- 1:45 A.M. keting and networking were always chasing dollars wherev- seen George not smile. She 2:10 A.M. Residents were warned tor jaywalk- 2:15 A.M. done like it had been previ- er I am. I'm a walking billboard said be is always happy to be Residents within the 700th block of ing within the 100th block of S. Korey Cleaver. 19. of Bowling ously accomplished during for Pagliai's and that's how I've serving and taking care of a E. Napoleon Road were warned for Summit St. Green, was cited for criminal mis- the "old days," said George always been." customer and it trickles down loud music/noise. chief and underage under the influ- Nicholson, founder of Pagliai's George, who already works to all of his employees treating 2:31 A.M. ence of alcohol within 200th block 132 P.M. Pizza in Bowling Green and approximately 50 hours a week, her with the utmost respect. Nicholas Fall. 19. of Whitehouse. of Troup Ave. Complainant reported someone Campus Pollyeyes (both of the will be shifting to nights after From a Pagliai veteran to a Ohio, who was arrested for under- Ian. 1 to acquire a better under- restaurant rookie, even stu- stole her identity. age under the influence of alcohol 2:33 A.M. restaurants pronounced pawl- John Rizzo. 19. of Mentor. Ohio, ee-eyes and operated by the standing of how to increase rev- dents appreciate how George's and disorderly conduct unable to establishments operate. FRIDAY, DEC 11 care for self within the 1000th block was cited for disorderly conduct Nicholson family). enue. George said they might of Fairview Ave urinating within the 100th block of "I think your prices are too go back to what he did 30 and "The service is really good N. Mam St. high, Bobby," George said to his 40 years ago to get more people and the food is very good and 1:09 A.M. 2:38 AM. Complainant reported he was son when he recently looked at to know the Pagliai/Pollyeyes it's big portions so I always Joseph Silcox. 18. of Bellevue, Ohio, 2:34 A.M. assaulted within the 200th block of the menu. name. get to take some home," said was cited for possession of drug Jamie Heltman. 25. of Toledo, and Wolfly Ave. George said blaming the But fear not Pagliai/Pollyeyes freshman Ashleigh Pauken as paraphernalia within the 200th Michael Radovamc. 25. of Mentor. economy for increased prices lovers: the two restaurants are she was awaiting a chicken 232 A.M. block of E. Wooster St. Ohio, were cited for disorderly is only an excuse. He knows in no immediate danger of and ranch pizza at Campus Resident m Lot 1 was warned for conduct urinating within the 200th 2:39 AM, there are ways to get more peo- closing. They are just looking Pollyeyes. disorderly conduct urinating in block of E. Wooster St. Complainant reported he was ple eating his product. to improve upon their current Even though he has never public assaulted in Taco Bell. 3:11 A.M. George, whostillrunstheday- product, George said. been to Bowling Green, Fuller 644 P.M. Timothy Hollon, 25. of Center. Ohio, to-day operations at Pagliai's "Pagliai's land Campus suggestsGeorge should expand 3:21 A.M. James Lashaway was arrested for was cited for disorderly conduct Pizza on 945 S. Main St., recalls Pollyeyesl is here for the lon- his pizza restaurants across the Complainant reported sometime public indecency at McDonald urinating within the 400th block of the 1960s and 70s when he was gevity. We still make lots of country and become a nation- overnight someone threw two large South. Thurstin Ave. referred to as "Crazy George" money." George said. ally-known eatery so everyone rocks at her residence within the and did whatever he could to And George knows who he outside of Bowling Green can 922 P.M. 1400th block of Briarwood Drive. make sure every person had has to thank for the two stores' enjoy the delectable cuisine Complainant reported someone 11:38 P.M. heard of Pagliai's Pizza. success throughout the year without paying huge shipping charged three separate transactions CORRECTION Devon Shelby. 21. of Westerville. He hung fliers on each door- — the customers. costs. to his MasterCard within the 200th Ohio, was cited for disorderly knob in Bowling Green and Bowling Green resident "1 just think it's a great food block of N. Mam St POLICY conduct urinating within the 100th slid menus underneath rooms ludy Bishop has been eating that is something to present We want to correct all factual errors in each University residence at Pagliai's Pizza for more than that is different," Fuller said of 9:47 P.M. block of N. Prospect St. If you think an error has been made, Christopher Ridgway. 21. of Bowling hall. 30 years. The reason she keeps the Campus Pollyeyes' menu. 11:50 P.M. call The BG News at 419-372-6966 Green, was cited for possession of And nearly 43 years later, returning is not just because "It's superior to what we can Benjamin Edens. 22. of Genoa. drug paraphernalia and possession George is still constantly proof how much she enjoys the get," Ohio, was cited for disorderly of marijuana within the 400th block moting his product. If he is not buffet. George said by delivering a conduct urinating within the 200th of E Court St in the back of the kitchen pre- "[All the employees are| good product, it's the reason block of N Prospect St. Your Views paring sauces or pizzas, he is very friendly here, very polite." his restaurants have remained 1059 P.M. out In the city proudly display- Bishop said. "I come in here open for more than four Complainant reported there was a SUNDAY, DEC 13 Is there a story in the ing a Pagliai's Pizza hat or a from work and everyone that decades. loud party within the 500th block of Campus Pollyeyes sweatshirt. waits on you is polite and man- "We all worked at the com- E. Merry Ave. 12:04 A.M. BGNewsthat you "I'm big on selling. I sell food, nerly." mon cause of taking the cause Joshua Strain. 25. of Dayton, was 11:04 P.M. want to voice your I sell myself," George said. "I'm Bishop said she has never of the customer," he said. cited for disorderly conduct urinat- Gary Smith. 49. of Bowling Green. ing on Ridge Street and the railroad opinion on? was cited for possession of mari- tracks. What each store is known for juana on the corners of Sandndge Prices Then and Now: The prices of Pagalais from yes- road and S. Main street. 12:31 A.M. Sign up for a terday (1967) and today Pagliai's Pizza: Campus Pollyeyes Ashton Campbell. 21, and Harry -All You Can Eat Buffet" "World Famous Stuffed group blog or ■ Large cheese pizza: Smith, 21. both of Tiffin. Ohio, were includes multiple flavors/top- Breadsticks." The breadsticks SATURDAY, Then. $1.75 cited for open container of alcohol. community site pings of pizza, soup, bread- can be stuffed with any pizza DEC. 12 Now: $8.50 12:34 A.M. today. sticks (not stuffed) and fresh topping available, but the most 1203 A.M. Daniel Estrada. 18. of Elizabeth. NJ. salad popular items are chicken Large pepperoni pizza: Complainant reported loud noise was cited for underage under the Monday-Friday (11 a.m. to 4 and cheese and pepperoni within the 600th block of Frazee influence at City Tap. Then: $2.25 p.m): $7 and cheese, said Dean Smith. visit us and give us your input @ Ave. Now: $10.00 Monday-Friday (4 p.m. to manager at Campus Pollyeyes. 12:41 A.M. close)/Saturday-Sunday(all . Homemade sauces, which 1209 A.M. Aaron Hurd. 19, of Tiffin. Ohio, was day): $9 include ranch, pizza or barbe- BGVlews Pagliai's Pizza (includes Anthony Cook, 19. of Wayne. Ohio. cited for underage under the pos- cue sauce, are also included. onion, sausage, pepperoni. 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BLEEP BLASTS BEATS and down the streets of Bowling it has evolved." "The man bends over back- PIZZA Green, many of which carrying wards because he is there to help From the "Pagliai Special," which is a Community Involvement other people," said Rod Winning, pizza containing green pepper, liven though he works up to who works with the Boy Scouts Nicholson, he is not taking sausage and onion lit has now 50 hours some weeks, Nicholson of America. "He'll just make sure anything for granted. changed to the "House Special"). still has time to get out in the people have what they need to Nicholson bases his core Meredith "Chip" Myles, who community. get done." values of hard work and is now the owner of Myles' Pizza from 1972-77, Nicholson was dedication from the founder l*ub and Sub Shop, recalls when the owner of spring cars thai In the future of McDonald's, Ray Kroc. he used to work for Pagliai's ferkel raced. Traveling from liven though Nicholson is at Kroc, who came into work Pizza in the late 1960s. One night, Pennsylvania to California for an age where many employees every day and did any job he deliveries were backed up and races, ferkel's car crossed the typically retire, and has said he thought would improve his no other employee was available. finish line several times, ensur- would like to be "out" of the busi- now mega fast-food empire, Not knowing how to drive using ing l"agliai's Pizza was a win- ness by age 65, he is showing no is Nicholson's inspiration. manual transmission. Nicholson ner in more ways than just in signs of slowing down. Nicholson, 62. said he handed Myles an order while patrons' stomachs. "After he gets done cleaning the still gets up at 7 a.m. (6 a.m. giving him last-minute visual "He was a great owner," ferkel bathrooms, he'll say the bath- during the summer) to fix instructions on how to drive a said. rooms are done'. He always has appliances, dean bath- stick. ferkel said working with a one liner." viid Nicholson's son rooms, mend the lawn and "first, second, third, fourth, Nicholson was a privilege. Not Bobby who runs the day-to-day garden and make pizzas to Here's your pizza, Go!" Nicholson only did Nicholson fund the car, operations of Campus Pollyeyes. please the customer. No job shouted to Myles on the way out but he became a friend to ferkel "Or he gets Ito Campus Pollyeyesl is beneath Nicholson and the door. in the process. before I do and cleans the oven it's one of the many reasons Myles said it was essen- "George just has a great heart," and says, 'notice the oven is why so many people respect tial even,' order was delivered ferkel said. "He loves people. He clean." him. promptly because it was how loves helping people. He loves Nicholson said he wanted to "Whatever George gets Nicholson remained successful. seeing people succeed. He just ensure all seven of his children into, he goes into it I(X) per- "He always put forth everything has a good heart and good mor- went to college before he retired. cent and put a full effort into he had in running a business," als." With his last child currently it," said Rick Ferkel, friend Myles said. "He really cared and Nicholson was also a coach attending the University, he can to Nicholson for more than was a guy who worked from in little League Baseball from envision his time coming to an 35 years. opening to closing." 1983-2002, He taught discipline, end. Myles' story was just one of accountability and repetition to But many who respect The early days several reasons why Nicholson his players in hopes they can Nicholson would never want to At 16, Nicholson was got his nickname, "Crazy George." become successful on the field imagine him quilting because it hired as a dishwasher and for all the stunts and bargains he just as his employees are in tin- would mean they would lose a then later waited tables at offered that seemed ridiculous kitchen. friend and a person who knows Pagliai's Pizza in Macomb, to others. "A lot of our success on the the secret to making their favor- III., In 1964. Widi the success of Pagliai's baseball diamond was because ite foods. little did he know Pagliai's Pizza, Nicholson decided to we practiced, we worked hard "To me, it's the best pizza in the Pizza would be his only open Campus Pollycyes on 440 and he does the same thing at world and I have eaten pizza all employer in life. E. Court St. in 1978 to attract the pizza house," said Kevin across the country. It's still the After moving to Iowa City, more University students to his Gordon, assistant sports editor best pizza I have ever eaten," said Iowa, in 1965 to earn $100 a business. for Bowling Green's daily news- Kathy Snook Ihogmartin. the week, Nicholson was given Campus Pollyeyes' name paper, the Sentinel-Tribune, and first waitress hired by Nicholson RVANPIBOG 'HE BG NEWS the opportunity that would was chosen for two reasons, a former coach with Nicholson. in 1967. MAKING MUSIC: DJ Bleep cranks up the tunes during his set on Friday nights meet-up of forever change his life. first, they wanted to induce a Gordon, who meets with ferkel would have to agree regional DJs It was located in the An Building Friday from 5 p.m until midnight, and featured Sam Pagliai, the owner of welcoming environment for Nicholson every Sunday morn- with her. local DJs from as far as Cincinnati. The event treated about 25 students to free drinks and a Pagliai's Pizza, which opened University students with the ing for coffee, said the city is for- "George makes the best pizza diverse play list of musical talent. in 1955, said he promised name "campus," Second, if the tunate to have a figure like him. in the United Slates." ferkel said. Nicholson a store when he restaurant were ever to expand "|George| is trying to make "We still go up to Pagliai's Pizza was 21. to a franchise, they wanted to Bowling(ireen a better place. I le once a month and we always "We're just trying When Nicholson asked be separate from the Pagliai is involved in the community contact with George when we HELPING Pagliai what would happen name, which has approximately and just a really good person." come up. It's just a joy being From Page 1 to help them if he died before he turned 15 franchises spread throughout Gordon said. around George and socializing 21, Pagliai just laughed and the Midwest. But the most vested interest with George." staff council member, helps said, "Well... just pray I stay One of the busiest times Nicholson has in the commu- Nicholson even enjoys his collect- donations from a num- through that alive." was during finals week. Since nity is with the Boy Scouts of own work. His favorite pizza ber of the two dozen drop-off adjustment." Pagliai made good on his Campus Pollyeyes is located America. is the "Crazy George" or more locations on campus and brings promise with Nicholson in within feet of the railroad tracks, "I have been a scout master commonly referred to as the them to the pick-up location in i-aith Olson | Administrator 1961). After paying an initial Nicholson used it to his advan- for 10 years, and that is where "House Special." It's a thin-crust the Paulsen Room in Conklin, a $35,000 to start a pizza shop, tage, livery time a train would 1 stayed because that is where I pie topped with green olives and Student Affairs space. Shampoo, anyone who was laid off and Nicholson ventured east to come through, all food would be am family," Nicholson said. a double order of sausage. laundry soap, diapers and pet had financial issues knew there start business in Bowling half off from when the crossing A Cubmaster for Pack 345 out "A gut busier," Nicholson said food top the list of staple items was extra support available. Green In 1967, gates went down to when the of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, on what it can do to one's stom- that can't be bought with food "It's the sort of thing that dem- Pagliai said he knew caboose left town. Nicholson uses the motto "God. ach after indulging in a slice. stamps. onstrates the great community Nicholson would make the Campus Pollyeyes was also Country Self, family." to moti- from being a "snot-nosed 19- laid-off classified staff do not spirit at the University," she franchise proud. the home of the popular stuffed vate Boy Scouts for outings such year-old-kid" to who he is today. have to apply for help, just show said. "Everybody benefits from "He was a real good work- hreadsticks when a cook, who as their annual popcorn drive. Nicholson prays to God and up to the pick-up location on joining hands." er," Pagliai, 88, said. "He was trying to create a snack dur- But Nicholson is not just Uianks Pagliai for giving him the the designated days. Olson said the response from just naturally listened and ing some down time, created preaching his values. He is out opportunity of his life, from this, Hagemann said she knows the University community has worked and he was good. No the restaurant's most successful in the community with the boys Pagliai's Pizza is more than a laid off staff are very grateful for exceeded her expectations, with question about it. I'd liked to item, Nicholson said. setting an example of how to sell, business — it's Nicholson's pas- the program, which she consid- pounds of items and more than have a lot of guys like him." "ThankGod for him or her. They said Rich Shedron, 28-year Boy sion shaped into a circle with his ers a success. $800 worth of gift cards to Wal- Nicholson opened up the invented a unique item. Making Scout Master. pizzas representing his love for "The one that I know person- Mart, Kroger, Meijer and other first Pagliai's Pizza across the a snack, rolling up a piece of During Pack 345's last pop- his family and friends, otherwise ally has a baby and he was in stores donated. street from its current loca- bread putting stuff in it and put- corn drive, Nicholson went out known as customers. tears ... when he got the assis- "The generosity of people tion at 945 S. Main St. By ting it in the oven," Nicholson with the scouts and helped col- "I like to say to people, because tance. He is back to work now. around the holidays never ceas-' offering 10-inch cheese piz- said. "Who would have dreamed lect more than $28,000. which is they ask me when I'm going to It was a wonderful thing for him es to surprise me," she said. zas at 90 cents each (pizza, in 1966 we would have been $13,000 more than the next clos- retire. 1 say I just want to keep to fill that gap," she said. "It's like Olson is still accepting gift pop and coffee were the only making those? It's amazing how est pack in Wood County. making pizzas." he said. helping our own family too." card donations for the program items on the menu at the University President Carol through lanuary, which can be time) and staying open until Cartwright said the Helping donated to her in room 444 in 3:30 a.m. on the weekends, Hands Program is great because the Education Building. Nicholson got citizens of Bowling Green addicted to Put Us On Your his pies. check us out online (® During the 1970s, Nicholson said up to 600 pizzas, or one per minute Christmas List! the store was opened, were made some nights. BG Views He had up to 10 delivery cars that would streak up

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Some people walk a — you'll need 535 or so — to Santa, there's been a lot of vcrv tough road in life. Resolutions are hard to stick to, so Capitol Hill. Assign each of them talk on the faculty e-mail portal Tiger Woods? Well, Santa, I to a Representative or Senator lately about the BGSU Faculty guess the best gift we can receive and let them know this health Association. Evidently, they're in that department is the gift of care silliness they're cooking trying to unionize the faculty. awareness that no sin is private. this year make New Year's wishes up is going to be just another As an instructor, I don't know if Everything we do affects other nail in the U.S. Treasury's coffin. I'm included in their plans, but people, both for good and for By Devon Tincknell. Accent Tell them to take a deep breath I hope not. ill. Put an extra gift under their ing. In 2010,1 think it would be integrated in American culture, (Austin Community Collage With the financial problems family's tree this year, if you nice if everyone just cooled out why not let them wear a wed- and go home for a while. If that District) doesn't work, put a lump of coal the University has been hav- would. And give one to us, in the for a bit and let Obama do his ding band? The College News Network in each ol t hei r stockings. ing this yar, and with payroll form of not being judgmental job for a second. Sheesh. Wish Four: Universal Health Next, give a special gift to consuming the lion's share of about others. Wish Two: Awesome Care. President Obama to let him know the educational budget, the last Speaking of public scandals, I've never been one for New Technological Breakthrough. Ever heard that old saying, "If his speech at West Point was one thing we need is an organiza- please put several lumps of coal Year's resolutions. Stop and think about all (he it ain't broke, don't fix it?" Well, of his best. I think he's finally tion whose mantra is more pay, in the stockings of all the media I'm not opposed to the con- words we didn't know a decade America's health care system is coming around to realizing the more benefits, more security, and other bottom feeders who cept. I think it's good for people ago: iPod. Twitter, Google, blog, broke, and if we don't fix it we're world is — and always was and more, more, more. In all the e- live off the faults and failings of to evaluate their vices and set l-'acebook, Bluetooth, wi-fi, and going to find ourselves in anoth- always will be — full of danger- mails I've received, I've noticed their fellow humans. Everyone goals for self improvement. It's so on. It's amazing how far er saying, one about paddles ous people, and we need to keep precious little space devoted to is entitled to some degree of pri- the follow-through that always we've come in just 10 years, but and creeks you wouldn't want ourguard up at all times. pursuing educational excellence vacy. seems to be lacking. we actually haven't seen any to swim in. Fewer and fewer Don't forget our military in and doing a better job in the lastly, put an extra gift under So this year, rather than game changers in awhile. jobs are providing employees harm's way all over the world classroom, Tell 'em to cool it. the tree of all those at The BG making a bunch of promises Yeah, G-mail is pretty cool with benefits which makes it and their families. The rest of us Put an extra gift under the tree News. It's not easy working with to myself I will likely end up and 11 uncs is great, but I want hard for recent graduates to get live, work and enjoy the benefits for Data Entry on the third floor me, and they deserve something breaking. I'm going for New to see a true breakthrough like coverage. our country has under the shield of Hayes Hall. These people run extra. Year's wishes instead. As every- the telephone or the automo- If you're reading this, odds they provide. Give them a spe- the Scantron sheets for tests and Well Santa, that's about it. I'm one knows, making wishes that bile. Maybe something that are you're a student, one of the cial gift. quizzes (among other things) off to join Elmer and Stubby at affect only yourself is unethi- helps save the environment or a groups who get the short end Have your elves talk to Sarah and do an absolutely superb job. the Faculty LoungB. We intend cal (except on birthday candles crazy new drug. Whatever it is. of the insurance stick. Getting Palin, Rush. Glenn Beck, Keith This is finals week, and every to solve the world's problems and shooting stars) and so these the guy that names it had bet- sick sucks enough as it is; I don't Olbermann, Howard Dean and instructor and student is under and be back in time to adminis- wishes are intended more as ter do a good job. 1 dor't know want to worry about going broke the others and tell them to join pressure. Remind us the whole ter final exams. broad hopes for events and ide- how many more ugly words like at the same time. the Senatorsand Representatives purpose of this enterprise is to All the best to you. als I would like to see come to "Google" and "Blogger" our lex- Wish Five: Better TV. in takings long, deep breath. Not intellectually prepare students. fruition next year. icon can take. In the '90s, the rage was sit- much good comes from extrem- Santa, I've had severalstudents Wish One: Leave Obama Wish Three: Gay Equality coms, but the last 10 years have ism on either side of the political who've lost apa rent orotherclose Respond to Phil at Alone. Now. been consumed by reality TV. spectrum. family member this past semes- [email protected] I don't want this to become a America needs to stop dip- I'm ready for something differ- partisan column, but that guy ping its toe in the pool and just ent. No more B-list celebrities, inherited a whole heap of trou- commit already. The perceived no "therapy" for jerks, no more ble from 'he previous tenant homosexual threat to the tra- night cam hot tub threesomes. and the pundits won't give him ditions and institution of mar- I'm done. 1 just want some Weight loss a resolution and a a minute to just sit down and riage is really just smoke, mir- shows with real actors and sim- think things out. The economy rors and hate speech. In case no ple things like plots and charac- is still screwed up, we're in the one noticed, the divorce rate is ter development. Tivo and Hulu middle of two wars and this already over 50 percent and the arc destroying commercial rev- struggle for many Americans health care issue is probably straights only have themselves enue anyway, so the real money going to get worse before it gets to blame for that. is in DVD sales. Shows should By Robyn Schcre. Rocky they see. Then the newness the context. In this context, it any better. The reason government exists be tight, addictive and full of Mountain Collegian (Colorado will wear off. She will miss will be bad. People will be so Obama is doing his best, and is to lead, which means forcing cliff hangers, like "Lost." Slate University) one workout. He will overeat desperate to lose weight that if you look at his approval rating, people to do things they don't Wish Six: Last Season of The College News Network at one meal. That is when the they may turn to dangerous the country seems to think he's want to do sometimes. We need Lost. snowball starts. diseases such as anorexia or doing all right, but all we hear to stop letting voters decide and Please, let it end awesomely. Losing weight is not easy. Every pound lost will be bulimia. from the peanut gallery is whin- just legalize gay marriage now. Happy New Year's everyone. I'm sure many people can regained and maybe more. So what can you do to lose ing, finger pointing and naysay- Gay culture is already deeply relate to fluctuating 20 pounds People will look back and weight? You can start by cut- in a year due to this diet and become frustrated and go right ting out fast and processed that "oops" month. It is even back into the same routine foods, and getting your butt harder for people with busy they have been in. Nothing off the couch. 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NATIONBRIEFS BGNFWSWIRE California rains 300 stuck Rottweiler mauls, Call girl linked to Budget standoff Cleveland aided ending, residents temporarily on kills Fla. toddler Spitzer pens NY Post means late tax foreclosure crisis can return to homes Disney World NEW PORT RICHEY Fla. (AP) advice column refunds for some CLEVELAND (AP)-A newspaper investigation has found that LOS ANGELES (AP)-Heavy monorail - Authorities say a Rottweiler NEW YORK (AP)-Got a prob- COLUMBUS. Ohio (AP)-The attacked and killed a Florida toddler the city of Cleveland contributed tain tapered off. skies cleared and lem with your love life' Ask Ashley. inability of state lawmakers to agree LAKE BUENA VISTA. Fla.(AP) when the boy reached to pick up a to its foreclosure crisis by helping residents ol ihe Los Angeles area to an income ta< cut delay means - A power failure stranded about That would be Ashley Dupre. low income people buy homes with foothills started returning home yes- cookie he had dropped that Ohioans who file early paper 500 passengers for a couple hours the former call girl whose tryst with mortgage payments they couldn t terday, a day after they fled because Kevin Doll of the Pasco County returns will get late ta> refunds aboard three monorail trains at Walt former New York Gov Eliot Spitzer if . i! of fears that heavy rains would cause Sheriffs Office says 20-month-old led to his resignation last year. The Ohio Department of Taxation Disney World. The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer mudslides Dallas Walters was at his aunt's home is waiting to punt tax information Bo Jones of the Reedy Creek Fire during a patty Saturday night Doll The New York Post has hired reported yesterday that the city Public works and fire department booklets until there is certainty over Department says no one was injured says the dog attacked Dallas when the 24-year-old to write a weekly provided loans of up to $20,000 officials drove through the wildfire- advice column dealing with sex and what the tax rates will be for 2009 when the monorail system lost power the boy dropped a cookie and went through a federal program but scarred neighborhoods early Sunday Gov. Ted Strickland and House around 1 a.m. yesterday to grabit relationships did not check whether recipients and determined that it was safe for Democrats approve of delaying the Jones says firefighters used lad- The column in yesterday's paper could afford to stay in the homes the residents of the 44 evacuated Family members at the party final 4.2 percent income tax reduc- ders to assist some visitors aboard is illustrated with photos of Dupre Cleveland did not change its homes to return, said Los Angeles managed to pry the dog off the child tion to fill an $850 million budget one train "more out of customer wearing glasses and a conservative policies even as hundreds of people County Sheriff's Department Deputy and then took him to a hospital The hole But most Republicans have service than as an emergency situa- suit, along with a half-unbuttoned defaulted on their mortgages, many Lillian Peck. boy later died. refused to go along, saying it's a tax tion' Other passengers disembarked blouse and 6-inch heels of them within two years Ground in recently burned areas Animal control has taken posses- increase later when the trains were towed to One reader asks if she needs to The foreclosures have decreased has little ability to absorb rain, and sion of the dog Doll said yesterday nearby stations. tell her boyfriend how many men Because of the printing delay, the city's tax base, as a significant the instant runoff during heavy rains that the incident is still under inves- information won t get to taxpayers The 15-mile monorail service shes slept with. portion of foreclosed homes were can carry with it ash. mud. boulders tigation, but appeared to be a "tragic until weeks later than normal That was restored by the time the parks Dupre's answer: "It's really none of sold in a sheriff's sale or sit aban- and vegetation. accident" will slow down the refund process. opened later yesterday morning his business [and vice versa]" doned Mudslides and debus closed Last year. 51.770 people filed tax An electrical short disrupted the A spokesman for the Post did not Chris Warren. Clevelands chief of parts of a 12-mile stretch of the returns in January, with 47.115 seek- regional development, said he's not Angeles Crest Highway just north monorail service in September. answer a call seeking comment ing a refund. happy with the way the program has of Los Angeles, leaving 90 vehicles been managed stranded for a time No injuries were reported.

Houston: biggest city in the U.S. with openly gay mayor

Monica Rhor Annise up to Saturday's balloting was money for her campaign and bian political caucus." administration." he said The Associated Press Parker marked by fierce campaigning making calls urging people to Campaign finance reports Parker will replace Bill White, Winner of and anti-gay rhetoric. vote. show Ned Holmes, finance who is term-limited after serv- chairman of Locke's campaign, ing six years and is seeking the HOUSTON IAP) - Annise Houston's mayoral Parker is a lesbian who has Locke tried to distance him- Parker made history Saturday never made a secret, or an issue self from the anti-gay attacks and lames Dannenbaum, a Democratic nomination for by becoming Houston's first election of her sexual orientation. But while courting conservative member of the campaign's governor. openly gay mayor, seizing 53.6 that orientation became focus voters who could tip the race in finance committee, each gave Several smaller U.S. cities percent of the vote in the city's of the race after anti-gay activ- his favor. $20,000. have openly gay mayors, includ- hotly contested election portersafterformcrcityattorney ists and conservative religious Although Locke condemned Late Saturday, Locke offered ing Portland, Ore., Providence, "This election has changed Gene Locke conceded defeat. groups endorsed the 61-year-old the divisive rhetoric, two of his his congratulations to Parker H.I.. and Cambridge, Mass. the world for the gay, lesbian, Of the more than 152,000 resi- Locke and sent out mailers con- key supporters contributed and urged the city to move on Houston, the country's bisexual and transgendered dents who turned out tocast bal- demning Parker's "homosexual money to a conservative politi- from its most recent battle. fourth largest city, is predomi- community, lust as it is about lots in the fourth largest U.S. city behavior.'' cal action committee that sent "Here's what our city needs nantly Democratic and about transforming the lives of all Saturday, 81,652 chose Parker Meanwhile, gay and lesbian out an anti-gay mailer earlier now: It needs unity. It needs us 25 percent black and one-third lloustonians for the better, and — some 11,000 votes more than political organizations nation- this month, urging voters not to come together and heal like 11 ispanic. About 60.000 of its 2.2 that's what my administration were placed for Locke. wide rallied to support the to pick Parker because she was we've never healed before, and million residents identify as gay will be about," Parker told sup- The election battle leading 53-year-old Parker by raising endorsed by the "gay and les- to move forward under a new or lesbian. t O O K IIJYBACK MEET THE VANDALS

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SPORTS Monday. December RP009 6 SIDELINES Akron men's soccer fails to bring national title to MAC

CARY. N.C. (AP) — There are Blair _^w David told our associate athletic direc- chance to clinch the title. Hut tor that. It's not a matter of if; it's Akron goalkeeper David Meves pictures of each of Virginia's Gavin |r^^l\ Meves national championship teams going to be when. I was hellbent moved to his left to stop both hanging in its locker room, and Missed the r** fV Akron's goalie on making sure of that." shots. there's aliout to be an addition game-deciding ^ * allowed three The Cavaliers led 3-1 after That set the stage for Gavin, (o the wall. penalty kick JL. penalty kicks three rounds of penalty kicks who had been 5 for 5 on penalty The Cavaliers beat Akron 3-2 after Akron's Zarek Valentin kicks this season. After Gavin on penalty kicks after a scoreless 1 and Kofi Sarkodie failed to con- misfired, he remained facedown game to win the NCAA Men's finally came." College Cup championship, and vert. Virginia goalkeeper Diego on the rain-soaked field while College Cup yesterday. Virginia won the title when first since they won four national Restrcpo stopped Valentin's shot the Cavaliers celebrated. "Walking by it every single Blair Gavin, who made the titles in a row from 1991-94. in the first round, and Sarkodie "It stinks, but I'm proud of my day and seeing those guys and clinching penalty kick to help "I knew it would come,'' said banged the ball off the left post guys," Akron midfielder Ben WOMEN S HOOPS how happy they were in those Akron eliminate North Carolina George Gelnovatch, in his 14th in the third. Zemanski said. "We fought in pictures on the wall," Virginia in Friday's semifinals, sent the season as coach after serving as Virginia's lonathan Villanueva, every game this season, and to Falcons fall at defender Mike Volk said, "we final shot high over the crossbar. an assistant during the team's the tournament's Most St. Bonaventure told ourselves as a team that we The second-seeded Cavaliers run in the early 1990s. "I told Outstanding Offensive Player, See AKRON | Page 7 wanted to he there one day. It (19-3-3) claimed their sixth my athletic director that, and 1 and Greg Monaco each had a The women's basketball team lost to undefeated St. Bonaventure Saturday afternoon. BG hockey Page 7 ONLINE swept by Become a BG News Sports fan on Spartans Facebook The BG News sports section By Paul Barney Reporter has a Facebook fan page. Log on to your Facebook and Twelve minutes was all that stood search for "BG News Sports" in the way of the BG hockey team getting its third win of the season to become a fan and receive on Friday. instant BG sports news. However, a lot can happen in www.facebook.com 12 minutes. Behind goals from Wade ONLINE Finegan and Nathan Pageau, the Falcons took a 2-0 lead well into The BG News the third period Sports Blog and had No. 13 Be sure to log on to The BG Michigan State on the brink of News Sports Blog for con- defeat. tinued news and updates on The Spartans your favorite Falcon teams. entered Friday's contest with a 0- www.bgnewssports.com 5-2 record when Andrew trailing after two aHammond ONLINE periods, but that r..i-.. The BG News didn't matter, as Goaliesaw they squeaked by actl0n a9amst Sports Twitter the Falcons 3-2 in Michigan The BG News sports section overtime. State has a Twitter feed. Be sure "We were fortu- nate," said MSI) to log on while your favorite coach Rick Comley. "I thought team is playing. We may have BG played very well. They made in-game updates. it really tough for us to get shots www.twitter.com/bgnewssports through." The Falcons' two-goal lead was cut to one when Zach losepher OUR CALL fired a shot from the top of the near circle that just got by the glove of goalie Nick Eno. Today in lust as momentum had shifted Sports History back in BG's favor after killing a 5-on-3 MSU power play, assis- 1953—Hall of Fame pitcher tant captain Corey Tropp gath- Sandy Koufax is signed by ered a loose puck in front of Eno and tied the game 2-2 with 5:40 the Dodgers remaining. 1915—Jack Johnson MSU goalie Bobby larosz made six saves in the final five minutes becomes the first black heavyweight boxing See HOCKEY champion.

The List The Falcon men's basketball Falcons team has now notched five CHRISTINA MCGINHIS I IHE BG NEWS LEADING THE WAY: Fomier Falcon Dan Se>!on leads a group of teammates during Friday night's Ducks-Red Wings game. wins on the season. Today, victorious at we look at the five starters' progress this season: Canisius I.Otis Polk: The senior center is averaging 10.3 points By Sean Shapiro Assistant Sports Editor and 7.5 rebounds per game Making BG hockey 'sexy this season. Dee Brown continued his strong 2. Scott Thomas: scoring streak, leading BG with 16 points in a 58-54 win against The sophomore forward is Former Falcon Sexton has fast start to NHL career Canisius. averaging 10.1 points and 6.3 With the win, the Falcons rebounds per game. He also By Sc.in Shapiro improved to 5-3 this season, "Take my coolest previous feeling and multiple it extending a four-gameBine winning leads the team with 11 steals. Assistant Sports Editor by 10, if not more. That is what it was. I thought we streak after start- 3. Dee Brown: The ing the season at Onawallinthe player sand family lounge 1-3. sophomore guard leads the at the BGSU Ice Arena there is a spe- were due to score, but once it actually happens, The Golden team with 11.3 points per cial space saved for the photos of those you're in shock. To get another one after that, it Griffins dropped game. He is shooting 54.5 Falcons who have gone on to the NHL. to 4-4 on the sea- The wall is a trip down storied history son. percent from 3-point-land. of Falcon hockey, featuring the photos just felt like a dream. It was unbelievable." BG lead by as 4. Joe Jakubowski: of Mark Wells, a four-time Stanley Cup much as eight Scott champion and a member of the 1980 Dan Sexton I Anaheim Duck The junior guard is averaging points in the Thomas Miracle on Ice team, and Brian Holzinger close contest, and Was one 7.6 points per game and has and George McPhec. who both won the points in his last four games. after that, it just felt like a dream. It was three free throws dished out a team-high 31 Ilobey Baker Award given annually to 1 le scored his first two career goals Dec. unbelievable." by Brown helped rebound shy assists. college hockey's best player. 9, helping Anaheim come back from a 3-1 Anaheim later won the game in over- them hold onto ofadouble- Just over 40 years of hockey history has deficit late in the first period. time on a goal by Sexton's line mate Saku a slim one-point double at 5. Marc Larson: The left the wall filled to capacity, but sooner Sexton's first career tally came off an Koivu. lead with 13 sec- Canisius senior big man has aver- than later they'll have to make room for easy put away to the right of Dallas goalie Sexton followed his two-goal perfor- onds remaining. one more picture on the wall. Marty Turco, and then, with 62 seconds mance with a goal and an assist against The Falcons aged seven points and five "Yeah, they'll have to do that pretty left, he carried the puck all the way from Detroit in a 3-2 overtime loss on Friday lead 34-27 at the half on the rebounds per game. He has soon here," said junior David Solway. his own blue line, weaving between three night. strength of a 50 percent shooting five blocks and has made Solway is referring to his close friend opponents and sneaking a shot past For Sexton the game in Detroit was and a 3-of-7 effort from behind and former line mate Dan Sexton, who Turco, to tie the game at three. even more special, since Detroit is only the 3-point arc. 10-of-ll free throws. made his NHL debut for the Anaheim "Take my coolest previous feeling and about an hour and a half drive from From then on, defense was Ducks on Dec. 4 at Minnesota. multiple it by 10, if not more," Sexton told Bowling Green. the key for the Falcons, hold- Since his debut, which came roughly NHL.com after the win against Dallas. "Probably 10 or 12 guys made the trip up ing the Golden Griffins to 6-of- 20 miles from his hometown of Apple "That is what it was. I thought we were 22 shooting in the second half. Valley, Minn., Sexton has been one of the due to score, but once it actually hap- See SEXTON | Page 7 Canisius also missed three hottest players in the NHL scoring five pens, you're in shock. To get another one See HOOPS | Page 7 WWW.BGVIEWS.COM SPORTS Monday. December 14.2009 7 Women's basketball falls at St. Bonaventure THEBGNEWS SUDOKU 7 4 3 6 5 By Andrew Harnar Bonaventure coach Jim Crowiey Sports Editor "If you make mistakes they make you pay and we did a good job 5 9 Women's basketball coach Curt of limiting those mistakes. It's a Miller said St. Bonaventure's credit to our maturity. We've got team reminds him of his 2007 to he ready to do different things 6 3 9 4 Sweet Sixteen squad. because defenses are going to "Our team that year reminds try to limit them." me of the Bonaventure team this BG did have a chance to get 9 6 8 7 year. They were tough but most back in the game, as there was importantly they were smart. a stretch of nearly four minutes 4 1 2 5 So we were able to overachieve during the second half where and get nationally ranked and neither team made a basket. The get to the Sweet 16," Miller said. Falcons missed five 3-pointcrs 8 6 "Bonaventure is tough but smart. during that span. The Bonnies They're phenomenal, 1 don't missed six shots. care what anyone says about With 13 minutes left in the 1 8 4 2 their schedule, they are legit and game, Megan Van Tatenhove they deserve all the credit they made a jumper that put the can get." Bonnies a head by lO.Theywould 3 6 5 1 The Bonnies (10-0) set up maintain a double-digit lead for Miller's post game statement the rest of the game, holding BG 6 well by soundly beating the to 20 second half points. 2 5 1 Falcons (6-3) 70-54 on Saturday, But at the end of game, Miller lunior Lauren Prochaska was and his team still proudly shook SUDOKU 8 6 9 L E I S t Z BG's only player to score in dou- hands with the Bonnies, even To play:Complete the grid I t> S Z 6 9 L 8 E ble-digits with 21 points, while though BG beat St. Bonaventure so that every row, column Z E I » 8 S;6 9 I CHRISTINA MCGINNIS -HfBGNE« St. Bonaventure held the team to 77-59 last season. and every 3x3 box contains 9 I Z S V 6 8 E L a 40.4 shooting percentage. GETTING THROUGH: lau'en Prochaska was the only Falcon able to break through for "We're never embarrassed to the digits 1 to 9.There is no 6 S 8 9 L E Z I V The Falcons' next leading scor- shots against St Bonaventure She scored 21 points to lead all scorers in the game shake hands at the end of the guessing or math involved. night when we play a team that, E L * 8 I Z 9 6 S er was Tara Breske — who came Just use logic to solve off the bench for 25 minutes That was evident during a half, but they were never able frankly, is better titan us and ... ► Z 6 E 9 L I S 8 — with six points, which Miller four-minute stretch when St. to get closer than that the rest of outplays us," Miller said. "We L 8 I 6 S fr E Z 9 Bonaventure went on a 12-0 the way, as the Bonnies slowly were outplayed, they outphysi- credited to St. Bonaventure's I Z 8 17 L 6 ability to contend shots. run to take a 24-10 lead rriidway increased their lead the rest of caled us and I thought they out- S 9 E "They don't beat themselves," through the first half. But the the game. hustled us." Miller said. "They're going to Falcons quickly reversed roles "It's a long game and whenever The Falcons will take a week contest every single shot and and used an 11-0 run of their there's a big game you get all off of competition to focus Create and solve your they're going to make you earn own to get back within three. excited, and I thought we did on final exams, and will be tough baskets. You've got to The Falcons did pull within that in the first half when we back in action on Saturday at Sudoku puzzles for FREE. make baskets against them." one with 2:44 left in the first broke down at times," said St. Canisius. PRIZESUDOKUCOM SEXTON HOOPS From Page 6 From here, most of my buddies are on shots and turned the ball over Division Player of the Week for rebounded well, with Polk and the team but I do have |some| twice in the final two minutes those past efforts. junior Frik Marschall each who go to school at Bowling of the game. In addition to Brown, sopho- grabbing seven and senior Green and I think it is really Brown, who is averaging a more Scott Thomas and senior Marc liirson adding five. awesome they made the trip up team-high 11.3 points per game, Otis Polk also hit double fig- lulius Coles lead the way for here," Sexton said. has lead BG in scoring in three ures scoring 10 and 11 points Canisius. scoring 17 points, Sexton continued his scoring of their past four games, hitting respectively. while Frank Turner also scored streak in three games against double figures in all three of Thomas was on rebound 12 points. Columbus on Saturday, giving those games. short of recording his first BG plays again Saturday the Ducks an early 1-0 lead in an He was named last week's career double-double. when they head to Detroit for a eventual 3-1 victory. Mid-American Conference Fist BG's trio of big men all 3:30 p.m. opening tip-off. Not only has Sexton been scoring points for the Ducks, he's also been playing consistent hockey at both ends of (he ice, CHRISTINA MCGINNIS IHEBGNEftS posting a plus 5 and even see- BIG TIME: Dan Sexton (left) moves the puck during Friday night's Ducks-Red Wings game ing limited time on the Ducks The former BG star has scored five points in foul games with the Ducks. power play. It's been a pleasant surprise for scored 13 goals in 1H games school. the Ducks, considering Sexton before finally getting his chance After playing against each has filled in well for the injured to make a jump to the A1IL. In other in juniors, both went to Teemu Sellanne. fact, it wasn't the Ducks who Sioux Falls Musketeers of the "He's just finding ways to make called Sexton up to the AHL, hut United States Hockey League his mark, anytime young player the Manitoba Moose (an affiliate and became closer friends like that steps in he grabs atten- of the Vancouver Canucks) who before becoming teammates tion. He's not a big guy, but he's asked the Ducks for his services again at BG. around the puck and he's com- due to injury. "Everyone couldn't be more petitive for it," said Anaheim In his first game with the excited for his success that he coach Randy Carlyle. Moose, Sexton had two assists has had; it's a tribute to him At the beginning of the season, and 10 days later he was making looking at were he was last year it seemed unlikely that Sexton his NHL debut, due to a hand to were he is now," Solway said. — who signed a professional injury to Sellanne. "It's pretty cool to see the path contract with Anaheim follow- "I started off in the East Coast he took. ing his sophomore season at League, which was pretty low, Last season at BG, Sexton BG — would even be put in the but 1 worked my way up to here had 17 goals and 22 assists in position to impress Carlyle this and nothing's changed," Sexton 38 games, while Solway had 24 season. said. "I it' 1 the same way I points in as many games. Sexton began the season with always did. keep my same men- This season Solway • has Bakersfield of the East Coast tality every game." three goals and seven assists Hockey League after failing to One player familiar with in 16 games, but with three makeitwiththeDucks'American Sexton's work ethic and game weeks till BG's next game, his Hockey League affiliate — the mentality is Solway. The two top priority right now might San Antonio Rampage. have been friends ever since as well be getting his good St uck at one of the lowest levels they played against each other friend's picture on the wall in of minor league hockey, Sexton in juniors after graduating high the BGSU Ice Arena.

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(Al») — Robbie Robbie li.ii in.in bad 14 points and By Brad Frank Heather "We're looking for everyone to Harman Reporter lordan Bitzer added 12 points Conger as Central Michigan topped Led the Chippewas Thi' 13th and final event of Won the 1.000 compete hard, support one another, South l Ini id.i 59-56 yester- against USF with the Orange and Brown wom- meter run in day. 14 points en', track and field scrim- the meet and give good efforts before they have Chris Kellermann added 10 mage decided the winner on to focus on finals this coming week." points for the Chippcwas (4-5), Friday, who won despite shooting just Jordan With each squad having won this event and getting every- Cami Wells | Coach 37 percent (20-for-54). Bitzer six events heading Into the body together for the first time." The Bulls shot 38.3 percent Scored 12 points squad meet in those events." a.m.in Perry Field house.Several HH-for-47). final event, the Orange broke said eoaeli Cam! Wells. "We're for CMU against the tie alter winning the4x200 looking lot everyone to com- she said. "I leather Conger did a Mid-American Conference Dominique [ones led the South Florida melei pete hard, support one another, very nice job in the 1.0(10 meter teamsand other in-state schools Bulls (7-2) with 24 points Hie team of Allison Weimer, and give good efforts before and in the IxliOt) meter she will be competing. and Chris Howard added 13 Rachel Doughty, fatijana the) have to locus on finals this authored a comeback. And in "I appreciate that people came points. The loss snapped a lacobson and leannette coming week." the throwing events, Ashley out to watch, and we'd like peo- four-game winning streak for Shaun Noriega and Jones both Pettigrew finished the race Wells said the entire team Harris did really well." ple to come back and watch that the Bulls. missed 3s in the final 7 sec- in 1:45.1, besting the Brown's did well, and highlighted some With next week off and winter meet on Ian. I(i," Wells said. "It With less than 30 seconds onds for the Bulls. squad time of 1:49.1. individual performers. break approaching, the Falcons will be a very competitive meet left in the game, a Jones pass South Florida was with- The team scrimmageallowed "leannette Pettigrew — in the return to full practice Ian. 12, with several MAC teams ... and was mishandled by Mike out leading scorer Augustus tin' Falcons to sense competi- 55 meter, 200 meter and the the first Monday of the spring we appreciate all the support Mercer, giving the Chippewas (iilchristl 18.8 points per game), tion for the first time since prac- 4x200 meter — looked extreme semester. we can get with people coming the hall with 16 seconds on who is out with a right ankle tices began. K strong today. Certainly, those I In- team's first meet is the and cheering on our student- the clock. Amir Hashid made injury until late January. "We always look forward to are some quick times in an intra- BGSU Challenge on Ian. Hi at 11 athletes." two free throws to give the The Chippewas are now 4-5 Chippewas their final margin. on the season. POLE VAULT 2.000M WEIGHT THROW 4X200M 1. Sab'ina r-orstem. Brown 12 1 Andrea Pereira de Almeida. 1. Ashley Harm. Orange V l" 1 Orange: Brown 6:44 2. Kristin Boettcher. Orange 4711 Allison Weimer. Rachel Doughty. 2 Barbara Powers, Orange 6:47 3 Brooke McCombs. Brown 47'2.5" Tatijana Jacobson, Jeannette HIGH JUMP 5 Ashley Fischer, Brown 651 Peltigrew 1:45.1 obson, Orange 5 2" 4. Abby Koch. Brown 6:53 2. Brown: 5. Megan Kelsey. Orange 6:56 1.000M Timia Ingram. Shannon Laseak. 1. Heather Conger. Brown 3:00 6. Sally Kandie. Orange 7:05 Sabrina Forstein. Felicia Jefferson LONG JUMP 2 Autumn Dettmann. Orange 3:03 7. Carly Wells. Orange 7:16 1:491 1. Rachael Doughty, Orange 169" 3 Courtney Krummeit. Brown 3.09 8 Taylor Stichter. Brown 7:31 4. K.itie Borgelt. Orange 3.10 5. Meghan Niehaus. Orange 3:23 SHOT PUT 600M 4X600M 1. AbKe. r-ianis. Orange 402.5 1 Brown: - 1. 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HOCKEY "We played well the Hayes leads RedHawks to win From first two periods, we to send BCI to its first overtime just couldn't close it OXFORD IAP) - Kenny Haves Kenny at home this season — and it scored II points, including lasted just 35 seconds. out in the third. The dropping in a lax up with 22 sec- Hayes After Jarosz made a save onds left to hit Miami Klhio) to Led Miami with that would have given Jordan bottom line is we a 56-5,'> win over Wright State 11 points against HumnniTRRifln Samuels-Thomas the winning ■ a in L yesterday. Wright State goal, the Spartans led a charge just couldn't hold Cory Cooperwood hit a it- you gotta be tough to play here. the other way. setting up fresh- pointer to put Wright Stale up 9 man Torcy Krug for his first col- onto the lead." 55-52 with 3:49 to play — those from the field and 0-for-l from legiate goal. would be the Haiders' final the foul line during the score- BC! hits stressed all season Denms Williams | Coach points. less span! while the Haiders were THEY KNOW BEST the importance of playing a full After a Miami timeout, 0-for-2 and turned the ball over In the fifth of a seven-part series, The 60 minutes, and the Falcons Antonio Mallard's layup pulled twice. BG News will break down the upcoming accomplished all but 12 of BG had gained momentum the Redhawks (3-7) within a liallard led Miami with 12 them. as the period was drawing to a point with 3:19 left. pointsand Adam Fletcher scored Humanitarian Bowl matchup between BG "We played well the first two close, but Tropp single-hand- Neither team scored for nearly 111 and grabbed 13 boards. periods, we just couldn't close edly took it all back. three minutes until Hayes'game- Troy fabler led the Haiders ((>- and Idaho. Today, we are looking at both it out in the third," said senior Tropp snapped a 1-1 tie with winning layup put the Hcdhawks 3) with 23 points and Vaughn captain Kyle Page. "The bot- 43 seconds remaining in the on top for the first time since Duggins added 13. teams head coaches. tom line is we just couldn't hold second to give the Spartans a midway through the first half. 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1 Ark. city that began as a missile-load contract to end military post 2 Candy bar with an excla- mation point in its name By Adam Goldman by a U.S government official 3 Fruits used in making and Pamela H«is "At this time, Grand Marnier as Saleh al-Somali, a senior al- 4 Three times. In Rx's The Associated Press Qaida operations planner. Blackwater is not 5 Senate Majority Leader U.S. intelligence has conclud- Harry 6 Ravenous, probably WASHINGTON — CIA Director ed that al-Somali was responsi- involved in any CIA 7 Sarajevo's region Leon Panelta has canceled 8 Lineup announcement ble for the terror group's opera- Aces medium, briefly a contract with the former tions outside the Afghanistan- Crow's nest sighting operations..." 9 Santa . : West Coast Blackwater security firm that Pakistan region, reaching into winds "For sure!" allowed the company's opera- activities in Africa, the official George Lltle | CIA Spokesman Skillfully made 10Tnvial point Deletion indicator tives to load missiles on Predator said, and is suspected of being 11 "The Rachel Papers" Plays without inter- novelist Martin drones in Pakistan. involved in plotting attacks "at this time. Blackwater is not missions 12 Arctic deer Panelta canceled the contract against the United States and involved in any CIA operations 13 Nitrogen or oxygen Ace of Base genre Bit of gnt earlier this year and the work F-urope. The official spoke on other than In a security or sup- 14 Transfers, as legal rights TJ Retire, but not perma is being shifted to government condition of anonymity to dis- port role." 21 "I wouldn't do that just nently personnel, a person familiar cuss covert operations. Xe Services said Friday that yet" 47 Legal profession 24 Fielder's stat 7\ with the contract said Friday. News of the cancellation Blackwater was not under con- Raptor's home 28 Boys, to men Cincinnati sitcom The person spoke on condition of the contract came on the tract for involvement in the 30 Italian sports car briefly station of anonymity to discuss the heels of published reports late secret raids. ACROSS 31 Old-fashioned proof of « purchase „ Tiger's pocketful classified program. Thursday that Blackwater secu- "Blackwater USA was never Miro Foundation Blackwater is now known as rity operatives joinedCIA agents under contract to participate in 1 Treat (or tired dogs? 41 Tiny white ovum architect Xe Services. A spokesman was in "snatch and grab" raids thai 8 Snake oil. so it's said 45 Musical set in Manhattan's 59 Gift for an island covert raids with CIA or Special 15 Bridge bid. briefly East Village visitor not immediately available for took place regularly between Operations personnel in Iraq, 16 Fauna 46 Armstrong singing style Reason comment on the contract can- 2004 and 2006, when violence Afghanistan or anywhere else. 17 Old Meccan governors 48 Iberian river cellation. The New York Times from the insurgency in Iraq was Any allegation to the contrary 18 Swift specialties 49 Stock suffix 19 Gents 50 Agcy. that conducts work- first reported the contract's escalating. by any news organization would 20 "Real breakfast 24/7" restaurant place inspections ANSWERS existence in August. A U.S. official confirmed to be false," Xe spokesman Mark chain 52 Noilly _: vermouth brand The CIA's Predator program AP on Thursday that Blackwater Corallo said in an e-mailed 22 Ventura County's _._ Valley 53 Defect a 3 d A 1 3 a > sji[d st3*a 23 Actress Swenson 55 Private pupils 3 1,0 H U 1 targets senior al-Qaida opera- provided security and iraveled statement. 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PHOTOS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Story by Josh Wh«th*rholt | Photo by Alalna Buzas Two weeks after opening a coffee shop segment at their store, the owners of the SUNDAY SAMPLING: Happy Badger Happy Badger are hosting their first ever breakfast event on Saturday, providing owner Alan Cohen se-ves Amanda McGuire food and free music to anyone interested. Rzicznek a sample of the lemon poppy seed The breakfast will have the bluegrass band. The Blowing Grains, as a musical coffee caic- yesterday afternoon. McGuire guest. The event is advertised as a place where "delicious meets music" so patrons Rzicznek had just finished her weekly shop- can "come hungry and leave whistling." ping, including skim-milk, half-and-half, The breakfast will also showcase pastries from Ann Arbor-based Zingerman's muenster cheese, chili cheddar bread and Bakehouse, one of the top four bakeries in the nation according to Badger owner maple syrup "I really want to support local Alan Cohen. The Badger also sells a myriad of organic and homemade foods, as business and local food." she said "I want well as clothing and other things, including hand-knit gloves for $5 made by Afghani ■ ' don't want giocery store milk." refugees living in Pakistan. "We're staying local, and also trying to get the best we can get. Cohen said. PAIRING UP: Kim Moonaw. of Bowling "[The breakfast] will be fun and casual, ft'l our first breakfast and we're going to try to Green, looks through piles of hand knit gloves capture Zingerman's draw." with her two daughters and their friends Cohen said he hopes to have a breakfast event once a; nonth. and plans on having yesterday According to the shop, the gloves The B1 -wing Grains as guests a few times. He hopes the events will help bnng people are created by Afghanistan women who have into \ shop and show off some of the goods for sale become refugees of the war and now reside "(The store] is just a unique place." Cohen said. "We like Bowling Green a lot. in Pakistan Gloves and mittens are available Bowling Green's been a calm place at SS a pan The event will take place in the coffee shop at the Happy Badger at 351 N. Main St. on Dec. 19. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is free to all. BAKED: Happy Badger now Zingerman's breads, which owner A said is one of the best breads in the nation

SAME GOODS: Although renovations have been made, half of the Happy Badgei is still a shop. The store offers a variety of fair-trade clothing items and gear for Bowling Green's cold winter weather, as well as jewelry, incense and other var-ous gifts. The shop also Sells various shirts from the popular Web site Threadless Tees.

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