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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. ESTABLISHED 1920 A daily independent student press serving THE BG NEWS the campus and surrounding community Friday November 9,2007 Volume 102. Issue 59 WWWBGNEWSCOM Democrats push bill to end war soon The Blood Bowl The quick withdrawal of troops could give President Bush $50 billion for combat operations, granted from the House. begins next week By Ann* Flaherty ing troops from Iraq. rogation techniques like water- the year. war spending bill. The university with the The Associated Press The proposal, similar to one boarding. "This is not a blank check for White House spokesman highest percentage of Bush vetoed earlier this year, In a private caucus meet- the president," she said later at Tony Fratto said Bush would donors based on full-time WASHINGTON — Under pres- would identify a goal of ending ing, Pelosi told rank-and-file a Capitol Hill news conference. veto any bill that sets an "arti- student population will be sure to support the troops but combat entirely by December Democrats that the bill was "This is providing funding for ficial timeline" for troop with- end the war, House Democrats 2008. their best shot at challenging the troops limited to a particu- drawals. presented with the trophy said yesterday they would send It would require that troops Bush on the war. And if Bush lar purpose, for a short time "We should be supporting our on Nov. 251 Page 3 President Bush $50 billion for spend as much time at home rejected it, she said, she did not frame." troops as they are succeeding, combat operations on the con- as they do in combat, as well intend on sending him another The House planned to vote as not finding ways to undercut We can blame our dition that he begin withdraw- as effectively ban harsh inter- war spending bill for the rest of early as today on the $50 billion their mission," he said. parents for one thing Once in college it is hard to blame parents for missing rent payments, but Pirating Music we can blame them for our genetics, says columnist Area universities receive subpoenas regarding student music sharing AllyBlankartz|Page4 By Kyle Reynolds The record industry finds identify students, whose com- Reporter illegal downloaders by hiring puters have been identified to All the little investigators to download contain the illegally obtained The Recording Industry music on peer to peer file- files. chicks...go Association of America has sharing applications, which The letter universities ! 1E0 « Cleveland rocks!' sent out 411 more subpoe- allows them to see what receive basically states, "We Our one-tank wonder nas to college campuses to computer they are receiving don't know who these indi- threaten students who ille- the files from, says Rodney viduals are but they came takes you to the hot spots gally share music files. Fleming, managing attorney from IP addresses on your Beetle infestation in Cleveland; enjoy Jacob's A couple of weeks ago for Student Legal Services. campus, can you forward this Field and The Rock and lawsuit letters were sent out "They go to these sites and to these individuals." Fleming to 19 universities, including download music from your said. I Hall of Fame | Page 8 the University of Michigan, computer and thatgivesthem Although Fleming is not boring to Indiana University and an IP address that they can unsure if the University has The long, hard Northern Illinois University, trace," Fleming said. received anv letters, he knows porn debate proving college campuses If the crime can be traced are one of the RIAA's biggest to a college campus they send ash tree researchers between sexes targets. subpoenas asking them to Ella Fowler Hear what the He Said/ "What we are Reporter She Said columnists think interested in is to about the hardcore effects An infestation of beetles has porn has on relationships taken over ash trees in parts of create an ash tree |Page9 the midwest. Southeast Michigan, Ohio, resistant to the Indiana, Pennslyvania and Maryland have all found the emerald ash borer." emerald ash borer destroy- ing the various types of North Dan Herms | Entomologist American ash trees. Ground breaking emerald the specific genes and genetic ash borer research is being done markers t hat are resistant to the here in Bowling Green to help ash borer." find a way to stop the metallic Herms and his colleagues beetle from killing these trees. hope to isolate the D.NA code Ohio State University protecting the Asian variety Professor Dan Herms and his trees and develop a hybrid ash fellow colleagues are collabo- tree that can resist the beetle. rating with David Bienemann, But researchers don't want city municipal arborist, to iso- to destroy the essence of the late the genes allowing Asian North American ash tree. variety ash trees to deter the "IWe want to do is| maintain pest. all of the characteristics of your Planting started last North American species where Thursday on Dunbridge road all you have from your Asian at the wastewater treatment species would be the genes plant. Researchers hope to plant involved in the resistance," said a combination of 192 North Jennifer Coch, a research biolo- American, European and Asian gist with the Northern Research ash trees. Station of the Forest Serviceand "What we are interested in a member of the graduate com- is to create an ash tree resis- mittee working on the research tant to the emerald ash borer," at Ohio State University. said Herms, an entomologist at Ohio State University. "Our See BORER! Page 2 objective is to try and identify Keepin' the BG criminal records clean The police of Bowling Green, Ohio and Bowling Green, Ky. working to use civil citations

By Ryan Sullivan ing and disorderly conduct," Reporter he said. "Though it is citable under criminal, it could be civil Believe it or not, campus and instead." city police don't want to add to Reger said community mem- your criminal record. bers have welcomed this and While most major offenses found it to be an acceptable KELSEY FRANCIS are handled in a similar way. form of punishment. Sophomore. Tourism police are increasingly look- Since the ordinance was Administration/Event FILE PHOTO I IHFBGNSWS ing for alternative options for implemented, Regar said Planning smaller offenses. there have been 234 civil cita- The city of Bowling Green tions issued with fines ranging "No. because I'm not instituted the Civil Infraction from as low as S50 for the first allowed -1 traveled to Ordinance last fall, allowing offense, all the way up to $500 Cameroon." | Page 4 Gearing up to dance, dance city police to charge citizens for zoning and health issues. and students with civil citations Issuing civil citations is I By Slav* Kunkl.r dren from Northwest Ohio who tions. rather than criminal citations. uncommon in many other Reporter In order for a person to partici- have birth defects, serious dis- Those who are given civil small cities in the region. pate they must raise at least $275. ease, severe traumas, or terminal citations must pay a fine, but Bowling Green, Ky.. is one of Students looking for a good cause According to Brianne Barhite, illness. the citations are not included in the few cities comparable In TODAY to invest their free time in can get a student who has been involved Dance Marathon will be held criminal records. size that has the capability to Cloudy involved in Dance Marathon. in Dance Marathon in past years, on March 29 and 30. Bowling Green City give out civil citations. High: 53, Low: 33 Dance Marathon, a 32-hour there has been a positive turnout During the marathon, students Prosecutor Matthew Reger said But Bowling Green Kentucky long event, is the culminat- in previous years. are to stay on their feet for the the ordinance was meant to Public Information Officer ing event in a long fundraising "On average we have around entirety of the event while learn- improve the cleanliness of the Barry Pruitt said the city doesn't campaign which benefits the 1,200 students who either volun- ing different dances. city for residents and University do anything like that for resi Children's Miracle Network and teer or participate," Barhite said. The event includes other forms students. dents. TOMORROW Toledo Saint Vincent Hospital. The money raised will be used of entertainment as well. There "This was started because Last year's event raised almost to provide education, equipment, of quality of life issues like Partly Cloudy $194,660 for the two organiza- research, and treatment for chil- See DANCE | Page 2 litter, noxious weeds, zon- See RECORDS | Page 2 High: 52. Low: 35 k VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE \ 1 2 Friday November 9.2007 WWW.BGNEWS.COM known natural predator or bac- or so ash trees on campus have makes it all worth while. BLOTTER BORER teria infestation and over here been infected. Not only are the DANCE "As much as you put into From Page 1 there is nothing at this point in trees on campus infected, but From I Dance Marathon, you get that WEDNESDAY time.'' off campus as well. much back," LaBonte said. The emerald ash horer was Creating a hybrid tree isn't As students there are little will be basketball and the Majore summed up all of 4:03 A.M. Someone drove off from a gas sta- first delected in southern the only research being con- things that can be done to pro- opportunity to watch movies. the effort which is put into the tect North American ash trees. Dancers at the marathon will event by remembering what tion on North Prospect Street with- Michigan ten to 15 years ago ducted to help stop this devas- out paying for $50 worth of fuel. and was brought over from Asia. tating insect. The biggest way to protect be paired with moralers who the event is being put on for. The larvae of the insect is the " I here is research involv- trees is by being informed, not are at the event to help keep the "IDance Marathonl is in 3:17 P.M. most devastating stage of the ing looking for natural preda- moving infected wood, inform- dancers motivated. honor of the children who can't A student at the Sundial reported process when it imbeds itself tors to introduce to help keep ing others about the pests, Cal Majore, a graduate advi- rest," Majore said. his laptop computer stolen. into the hark of the ash trees the population at bay. There becoming involved in refcarch sor who is involved with the The event is not the only way and essentially starves the tree is research involving different projects and influencing the event, said every year the mara- students can get involved. to death. chemical sprays that can con- political process so politicians thon has a different theme. Upcoming fundraising THURSDAY "Over in Russia, China. Korea tain the insect ... and there is develop sound environmental "This year is the Olympic events include an All Campus theme, 'One team one dream'," Ball scheduled for Nov. 29, a 2:14 A.M. where the emerald ash borer is also people working with the policies, Herms said. Heather L. Musser. 30. of Oregon. native they don't kill the native possibility of trans genetics and I lerms added, t here are a slew Majore said. benefit dinner on Ian. 12, a bike rally and a mini-marathon on Ohio, was cited for operating a species, but over here our ash getting genes through lhat pro- of evasive insects, plants and Aimee LaBonte. who was on vehicle under the influence of alco- don't have the same genetic cess, Coch said. animal affecting our environ- the technology core commit- Feb. 12. hol on North Church Street after he code so they are susceptible [to The emerald ash borer was ment, not just the emerald ash tee, knows from past experi- To learn more about Dance refused to take a sobriety test. the beetle].'' Hienemann said. first detected here on campus borer and it is important to be ence with the event that despite Marathon visit their Web site "It is not known as a pest over in luly L'OOli between Kast Hall educated on all aspects of the the work involved in putting at: http://www.bgdancemara- 2:29 A.M. there. They would have some and Memorial Hall and all 300 elusive pests. on such an event, the outcome thon.com Suzanne A. Gerhardt. 19. of Bowling Green, was arrested for underage drinking and obstructing official lain number Of songs or made of money," Fleming said. "It industry's subpoena ended up Other students like Andrew business. Police found Gerhardt si nigs available lo download from could be the difference between having lo pay $222,000 for having Dan, junior, choose to download vomiting in the parking lot of Taco MUSIC your computer," Fleming said. whether a student goes to school 24 illegally down loaded songs on si >ngs illegally but still support the Bell on East Wooster Street. When From Page 1 The short window of time next semester." her computer. Fqualing out to record industry by buying CD's. police asked for her name and age. lo pay the settlement and the Defending one's self against $9,250 per song "1 buy CD's for artists I really she lied several times. She eventually some university students have money needed for an attorney Copyright infringement is not In order to avoid being served like but I'll download certain admitted she lied about her identity received them at their homes. puts students in a bind easy unless they didn't actual a subpoena, Fleming says, stu- songs because it's pointless lo and that she had been drinking. A People convicted of copyright 'Most people if they feel like commit the crime, Fleming says, dents need to remove any peer- buy a whole CD if there is only friend who was with her. Isaac S. infringement through illegal tile- they've done something wrong "lust the time and money to to-peer applications and the files one song I like on it," Darr said. Klopfenstem. 21. of Bowling Green. sharing are generally asked to then they are going to try and set- hire an attorney to defend you downloaded from them. The RIAA's threats haven't was also arrested for obstructing settle for around $3,000 to$5,000 tle (he case, but if not they willFtle would be incredible," he said. Shaun Terhune, senior, choos- scared Darr away from illegal official business for trying to cover within around 20 days of receiv- a lawsuit in federal court through "It's very difficult todefend from a es to download his music legally downloading yet but it could if for Gerhardt. ing the letter, Fleming says. the subpoena process and try to practical and legal standpoint." by paying money to download one of his friends were caught. "What the settlement letter extract even more money from In October, a Minnesota songs on i Tunes. "If someone I knew got sub- ONLINE: Gotobgnewvconi for the basically says is we believe you them," Fleming said. woman named lammie Thomas "I'm happy paying for it fair poenaed I would probably stop." complete blotter list have illegally downloaded a cer- " $3,000 isasignificant amount who tried to fight the record and square," Terhune said. Darr said. k

cer's discretion and are used on a officer's decision whether to use Western Kentucky University what the student and the report CORRECTION case-by-case basis. il. is considering pulling in a system says, decide if we want to press RECORDS Acivil citation will not be given Mack said University police similar to BC-SU's, Captain Mike [University] charges," Novak From Page 1 POLICY out ill the case violence and most have just as much authority as Dowel! said. said. "Students receive info cm We want to correct all factual errors. I'ruilt said officers will give res- likely won't be used if there is city police in enforcingcivil codes Currently, any time the police the charges and can accept them If you think an error has been made, idents and students of Western alcohol involved, Fortney said. and giving out citations. are forced lo get involved the or request a hearing." call The BG News at 419-372-6966. Kentucky University a warning He also slressed these citations When campus police get subject is given a criminal cita- She said depending on the at the most. are given out partially based on involved, the student is usually tion. severity of the charges, students An article on page 3 of Wednesdays Dispatcher Mosher of the Kent past history and how well one referred totheStudent Discipline Dowell said e\ en though WKU might have to do such things as BG News misidentified a bill dis- Police Department said Kent cooperates with the officer. Committee, she said. is willing to only give warnings to writing a paper on the effects cussed at a Faculty Senate meeting doesn't do anything and if you The University Police use a The University isn't the only students, offenses invoh'ingalco- of what thej do all the way up It is House Bill 187 and became are ciled, it will be a criminal similar policy for dealing with university willing to work with hol are a different situation. to University-level probation and law on July 1. At Tuesday's Faculty offense. students, especially if it is their students in certain situations to "Sometimes when you get into expulsion il the situation war- Senate meeting, members discussed "Iln Kent) It is either a warning first offense. protect their criminal records. alcohol violations, there is a dan- rants il. the implementation guidelines which or an arrest," Mosher said. Any timea student is involved Lt. Chris lenkins of the Kent ger in not taking action," Dowell This, like with cily and cam- the University's Board of Trustee*, It. Ken Fortneyofthe Bowling in an incident with the police, State University said they also said. pus police, is done on a case In will eventually vote on. (ireen Police Division slressed the officer has the option of offer alternatives to criminal Deborah Novak, interim case basis and takes into account Faith Olson, a fiscal officer in the that while officers have the whether or not lo make it a citations if a warning is given, assistant dean of students al the such things as the student's Ins College of Education, was also mis- option to give civil citations, they criminal citation said Shellie such as classes teaching students Un iversity. said t hey scan t he city lory and if it is lelt they learned quoted in still give criminal citations loo. Mack, a road patrol officer with about legal offenses. and campus blotter lo sir if any anything from the experience, the article. Olson said the Classified "This is a lool for lite police the University Department of Kent Staledoes make everyone students were cited. Novak said. Staff Council was proactive in department to use to educate the Public Safety. cited on their campus appear She said the University looks Novak said when University addressing and organizing to discuss public while still making sure to "It really depends on attitude, before a panel, however. for serious offenses and they can si udentsare off campus ui -if the) the bill She also said Bill 187 may make contact withanysludenl in are on, they are siill responsible not benefit classified staff at the comply with city ordinances," honesty, and if you are coopera- "Any student or community University. Tin l ney said. tive," Mack said. member who gets a charge goes the city If there is a problem. for their actions and need to in- Me also said these Icivil cita- She also said it depends on the in front of the University ludicial "We receive theincident report, mindful of Ibis when making tions] are given out at the offi- case and, like in the city, it is the Committee." lenkins said. contact the student and based on their decisions. WWW.BGNEWS.COM CAMPUS FrioW November 9.2007 3 GETALIFE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Treasurer emphasizes financial responsibility Sorr* ** nu takp" foam evwitsbgsu edu

By Ryan Sullivan est on campus about financial He said during his speech there He also said (he figure did not put into place that made (he solic- 8am.-'' p.m. Reporter responsibility and said this type are three ways people receive include debt incurred from credit itation of credit cards on campus Muslim Student Association of movement is a goixl thing. financial education: from (heir cards often offered to students against University policy, even Prayer Room The Ohio Treasurer of Stale, Cordray, who once served as parents, from the school of hard living on campus. kicking severa I represenlat ives off 204 Olscamp Richard Cord ray, gave (he keyno(e franklin County Treasurer, said knocks or from the trained edu- Whitmire said there is a grow- campus last year. speech in (he Union Ballroom one of (he mos( common rea- cators in a high school setting ing concern of students dropping The SMMS was created as 8 a.m - " p.m yesterday (o discuss (he impor- sons people are late paying taxes "Ohio is now one of the lead- out, not due to poor grades, but the result of students wanting tance of personal finance educa- involves poor money manage- ing states," Cordray said. "Most from credit card debt that can't University assistance in budget- Women in Science, Math, tion for high school students. ment. (states) don't have any require- be managed. ing their money. Engineering and Technology The speech was a small pan Cordray said he is thrilled the ments, but I see it as a trend." Jill Carr, Dean of Students, "Parents are often poor role 202 Union of (he personal finance educa- program is starting at BGSU and The conference .itself was said the conference was pad of models when it comes to econom- tion workshop being pu( on by the University is leading the way attended by over 145 educators I community outreach effort ics," Keith Dunbar, an economics '130 a m, - '-30prp (he Student Money Management in the state of Ohio. from across the state of Ohio in the University is making to try teacher at Clay 1 ligh School, said. The International Job Services. He said he would also support the hopes ot preparing school dis- and improve relationships with "You don'l gel too many chances Ohio Senate Bill 311. which legislation thai would force com- tricts to make the required cur- schools from around Ohio. to screw up your credit." Search: Selling your Skills was passed by Congress last year, panies lobe upfront with students riculum changes. "Students are not coming in Dunbar said he found the con- and Writing International stales thai all high school students about what il is they are signing. Duane Whitmire, director of with the skills to manage money." ference very worthwhile to attend Resumes will be required to lake a personal "(Credit card companiesl offer SMMS, said the program was Carr said. They have access to and his high school will be very Union Theater finance education course before things like free pizra and free important in helping educate stu- [money), hut just not how to man- supportive and believes in the graduation, starting with (he class T-shirts," Cordray said. He said dents on the dangers of debt. age il," referring to the credit card new requirements. 8 p.m. of2010. he wanted lo do this so students "Last year. Bowling Green stu- offers. Cordray said he was interested knew exactly what they are get- dents' loans totaled around $129 She was quick to point out how See MONEY | Page 7 Oceans in Space in the fact there is agrownnginter- ting themselves into. million." Whilmire said. three years ago. a new rule was 112 Physical Science Students compete in film International know-how a competition held by UFO must-have By Jason Jonas "It's a great exercise tival go a long way each year in Reporter maintaining Bowling Green's By Alison Kamp in film making film community. Reporter Equipped with noihing more The last time the 48 hour than a camera, a prop and a because it forces you film competition came to the So you've fallen in love with life script line, students compel University il was won by a outside America and have decided ing in the University Film to be spontaneous." group led by Nicole Floyd, a you want lo spend the rest of your CANDICE JONES Organization's 48 hour film freshman at BGSU. Floyd was life working overseas, bul you don't competition will race this Emily Berens | President of UFO honored lo be selected as the know where to Start THE CHANCELLOR weekend to create what they competition's winner, and lo lean-Marc 1 lachey is on campus hope to be short film master- "It's a great exercise in film Ibis day still cannot believe she to help. pieces. making because it forces won. 1 le spoke last night in the Union's CHECKS IN AT BGSU The competition is an event you to be spontaneous," said Floyd's group received a Multi l*urpose Room to a group of WELCOME: Erie Fmgwhut. chancellor students for a presentation on the research held by UFO every semester. Emily Berens, president of the "silent" film genre, a joint as approximately loo students and of the Ohio Board of Regents, watches a and equ-pment m the lab I he Competition will begin on University Film Organization. (heir prop, and "(hat's not what faculty members interested in presentation by Tom Jech (left) and Jim Fingerhut spent time with administrators, Friday. Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. and Spontaneity will indeed be I mean" as (heir line. international jobs I le speaks again Levasseu' (middle), two art students during students and of course. Freddie and Frieda will come to and end at the evident in the short films as the Fler group successfully hit today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in his visit yesterday The chancellor made a to learn more about BGSU and its character same time on Sunday, Nov. 11. participants will be given three on each of their three ele- the Union Theater. Both programs visit lo the art building to meet two of the The chancellor's overnight visit here at the 48 hours later. basic and brief elements and ments, and defeated eight were sponsored by the University's students who recently won an international University was his fourth stop on a tour of On Priday, those participal are expected to center a film other groups, a to(al of 30 other international studies program, the computer animation competition all of Ohio's colleges He made his first visit ingin the competition will meet around (hem. people. Career Center and Continuing and Also during his visit. Fingerhut made a back m September to Shawnee State and in room 105 of South Hall to The 48 hour film competi- Around 13 people have Fxtended liducarion. stop at the Urave'Sity s newest photochemi- will continue his travels until he has met with learn the guidelines. The par- tion largely resembles many already signed up lo partici- International experience is cal sciences lab for which the University is every public college in Ohio - probably ticipams, often in teams, will nationalfiim competitions, and pate and nearly 50 people have something thai 1 lachey lias lots of. renowned for There he met with a group of sometime in February have 18 hours to create, shoot, directly corresponds with the shown Interest in (liecompeti- I le's fluent in IJiglish and French. and edit their very own short University Film Organization's tion. Among those who have 1 le's worked in Ghana and Nigeria. film. In determining the make- mission statement which confirmed they will compete And he's always asking international up of their film, they will all be Stresses trying to create and i- Stephen Hildrcth. a senior employers what trai(s (hey look for randomly selecting their film's sustain a vibrant and (hriving at BGSU. in candidates for international jobs. 1-75 rivalry has friendly side three key elements — a genre, a film community here on cam- line, and a prop, lo center their pus. This competition and the See FILM | Page 7 SeeHACHEY|Page7 with sixth annual Blood Bowl film around. organizations annual film fes-

By India Huntar A person is eligible to donate Your ride around town" Reporter blood if they weigh between 11" and 350 pounds, are a( leas( 17 Naturally, BGSU and the years old and fed well on the day ■sT^SBwS B.G. Transit is public transportation University of Toledo are big they plan to donate. /QuQV' for all. This service is supported by the rivals, but this time the rivalry Fating foods high in iron. City of Bowling Green and is financed in part is put to good use in the annual such as fruits and vegetables, is through an operating gram from ODOT & FTA. Blood Bowl. helpful in preparing to donate, Every year. BGSU and 111 Worley said. compete in the Blood Bowl to Simmermeyer stressed (he Monday - Friday $3.50 Fare: see which school can collect the importance ot donating blood. 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Persons 4-64 years of age most blood for the American Red "Your one pint of blood thai $1.75 Fare: Cross. you donate can save three lives," Saturday Seniors (65+). persons lacob Worley, American Red Simmermeyer said. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cross Intern, said the Blood Bowl F.xplaining (he benefit of giv- with disabilities & children No service on Sundays 4 to 13 years old** is held near (he annual game ing blood, Simmermeyer said or holidays between BGSU and UT, because last year the University collected Children under 4 ride tree school spirit is high and more 1,549 pints, which saved 4,650 people are likely (o participate. lives. To schedule a ride, please call This year marks (he sixth "Donating is a good ua\ lo Blood Bowl anil the University gel involved and make a small 1-800-579-4299 OhioKela\ Network: I-S(M)-75(M>750 has won every year besides las( difference in the lives of others," year. Krika Simmermeyer, secre- Simmermeyer said. One hour advance reservation required tary of the American Red Cross The entire process takes about Transit LDowd required. Tor man inl'nrm.iihiii call 354-6203 (Tub, said it is essential fur as or chock out our website M www.bgoMo.org/gnnti many Students to donate if BGSU See BOWL| Page' wants to reclaim the title.

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■ E-mail us at "The stress thenews(5>bgnews.com. generated from ■ Drop a note into our LJir* m ALLY new comment box at the { 'jtm^i ■BUNIURTZ Union Information Center. * . - Ml COLUMNIST living the college ■ Call us at 419-572-6966. ■ Come to our newsroom in dream is enough to 210 West Hall. Recall with me, if you will, a drive anyone over time in which the entertain- Be sure to read the submission ment industry has attempted the edge." guidelines at the bottom of this in vain to replicate a therapy page session between a stodgy shrink and their meek client. lems, claiming it to all be in our Listen closely and you will hear genes. Genes is only recognized a line that, for me, has become as a contributing factor, not the a running joke regarding sole culprit alone. There is still this noble field; the therapist a large amount of stock placed inclines towards their client in the importance of also recog- and in a tone of casual stern- nizing environmental factors as ness, "please, tell me about a contributing factor. your relationship with your Being college students it only mother." Thank you I-'reud seems second nature to place for instilling this notion that ourselves into less than normal Pirates (the high-seas variety) still a danger everything wrong in our lives situations, most of which prove can be traced back to a shabby to be tests of character, tests of "The only thing any of these costumes matched navy ships on their relationship with our mother. faith and the ability to battle the tails. Today's pirates are forced to Was Freud so far off from the elements in three inch heels. have in common with modern pirates is the either square off with U.S. Navy truth through? I say nay, per- The college environment is a ships that can fling Volkswagen haps it is not yet wise to throw whirlwind of once-in-a-lifetime possible lack of Vitamin C in their diets." sized shells or run. Most tend to in the towel for these ever-so experiences and moments that run. Their small skiffs, and pres- willing scapegoats called come once every leap year. sure from the U.S. Navy, require parents. While this adds up to a fantastic pirates is the possible lack of Match.com profile says you like them to stay close to shore. The As mostly independent, fairly adventure, the stress generated Last week, on Halloween night, Vitamin C in their diets. It makes going for long hijackings near only tactic that has succeeded in self-sufficient young adults, it is from living the college dream students across the University me wonder, does anyone know the beach. luring ships toward the coast is generally frowned upon to be is enough to drive anyone over sported a variety of costumes. what a real pirate is? Pirates don't even carry to send out a false distress signal running around blaming our the edge. Many of them were unique. At Even though their heyday was swords anymore. The good old and hope they respond. This parents for our various human Although just as we cannot one point during the night, the a long time ago, pirates have fashioned shanking tools have lacks the flavor of the pirates of mistakes. We don't expect our blame genetics alone for mental Burger King guy could be seen started to make the news once been replaced with, what CNN. old whose power instilled fear parents to take blame for a late instabilities we may encounter playing beer pong with Romeo again. Off the unwatched coast com calls "sophisticated arms" among merchants. rent payment or a poor test on our life journey, blaming the Crennel. On the other side, of Somalia, pirates are starting to while GPS has taken the place of Today's perceptions of pirates score. The general innocence of "college atmosphere" hardly there were many mundane seize merchant ships. They have the compass. The only naval skill are completely off the mark. childhood has been upgraded counts as nailing the culprit costumes too. This year, for taken hostages, and boarded required these days includes the While it is more fun to think of in favor of freedom from cur- either. It is the combining of example, it looked like a "sexy" ships while being almost mastery of an outboard motor. them as floating free spirits on fews and independent living. As these two potentially volatile nurse and a Playboy bunny fell uncontested. These pirates, Buried treasure is also a thing the run from "the man," it is we age, it becomes increasingly factors that can trigger the into a cloning machine. however, are not the type that of the past, lust ask one of those much more accurate to describe difficult to shirk off the burden development of a mental disor- In between the King and the bring lohnny Depp or Captain old people roaming the beaches them as low budget kidnappers. of responsibility onto the shoul- der. It operates much like physi- army of scantily clad nurses, Morgan to mind. with metal detectors how much If you still want to dress like ders of our elders. cal aliments — a combination were other common but not Many years after their pin- treasure they have found. a pirate next year consider a But there is one aspect of our of poor stretching and overwork too common costumes, like the nacle some things have not Broken watches and loose modem pirate costume instead. being in which our parents can can lead to sprains and pirate. However, most of the changed for pirates, like Isiah change don't count. Today, the Things required include an still play the role of the willing fractures. pirate costumes available these Thomas, they are still trying to real money is in ransom pay- automatic machine gun, GPS scapegoat; this opportunity The role genetics plays in our days don't do real pirates justice. get booty illegally. Other tilings ments. CNN.com also reports system, an old shirt, ratty pair yields itself when we are con- mental health is one of grow- By now the stores are mostly have changed. Pirates no longer sometimes hostage negotiations of pants and a beat up dinghy. cerned with the influential role ing importance. Being college picked over, but there are still wear those classic pirate cos- hold out for a while, forcing the It might also be good to not genetics play upon the develop- students, the majority of us are tons of pirate costumes for sale tumes we are accustomed to pirates to baby-sit for up to 11 shower for a week, just to add ment and diagnosis of mental at the age where a slew of men- online. There are "Vixen Pirate seeing, let alone the burlesque weeks until they see any money. a little bit extra to your realistic disorders. tal disorders have a tendency Wench," "Playboy Scandalous versions in costume shops. Depending on the hostage, they pirate flavor. The general consensus to manifest. This doesn't mean Pirate" and even "Captain There is not really such a thing might do better with an actual among psychological research- we are going to lose touch Scurvy" costumes available. The as a sexy pirate. Bad hygiene and baby-sitting job. ers today is genetics can and with reality at the same time only thing any of these costumes scurvy aren't exactly marketable The pirates of the past went Send responses to this column do act as a major catalyst in an and stan hearing voices in our have in common with modern on the dating scene unless your on adventures with equally to [email protected] individual's mental and physi- heads, but a large population of cal well being. So not only did individuals will suffer through mom bequeath you to large some form of mental disorder hips and poor nail beds, she at one point in their life. may have also passed to you a The best defense we have Working as a community key to slowing crime disposition for major depressive against this is knowledge. We disorder, panic disorder or even need to know our family medi- schizophrenia. cal histories and not just the KATIE HOSKINSON! GUEST COLUMNIST crime will never go away...." It dents are making in regards the phantom that appears to Currently, genetics is being physical aspects, but the mental is our habits that cause us to be to their safety. iPods, played be haunting our streets. Snead recognized as one of the leading aspects as well. Become aware "little more than a target." loudly, are also making mat- is correct in stating the line we contributors to certain depres- of the situations we are plac- lason Snead's column titled, The finger is pointed at alco- ters worse. However, Snead tread between fun and danger sive disorders. To prove this ing ourselves into, and leam "We need to take our safety hol. "70,000 students each year previously admits, "Not even is thin, however to jump from point, I used a close friend of to manage stress with healthy more seriously," (Nov. 7| had between the ages of 18 and the locked doors of our own that line into the alcohol-free, mine. She reported the startling confidence. Remember genes the right idea, but some skewed 24 are the victims of alcohol- vehicles seem sufficient to pro- iPodless, sterile safety-zone is consistency of the prevalence alone are not the problem but advice. Yes, crime is a problem related sexual assault." A statis- tect us anymore." 1 again fail not a risk 1 am willing to take. of depression in current female when subjected to the right becoming more evident to the tic on Penn State's assault Web to see how turning down one's Instead, I have an alternate relatives on her maternal side. amount stress they can trigger a public of Bowling Green. Yes, site states that 90 percent of iPod would be relevant, when solution. How's that for all in the family? whole new world of we, the community, cannot acquaintance rape incidences a locked door is no match for a Perhaps the problems in our Simply acknowledging experiences. expect the police to protect us involve alcohol. While this is a perpetrator. habits aren't alcohol and iPods. genetics plays a role does not at all times. And yes, it is only sickening number, the subject I share Snead's wish to never Perhaps the problem can be necessarily merit us the leni- common sense to take certain of Snead's article is the rise of have an unsuspecting friend seen in Snead's own language. ency to abandon all reason and Send responses to this column precautions. However, that violent, daring, aggressive, and become a statistic in a police When our fellow students wallow in our imagined prob- to [email protected]. is where my agreement with sadistic acts (his own descrip- report. However, I also do not become, "little more than a Snead ends. tors) and not the risk of our wish for that same friend to target" or a mere "statistic in Snead appears to be look- fellow intoxicated students we scurry wide-eyed from class a police report" how can we University can. If we were to we could all fight to stop the ing for something to blame. are stumbling home with. 1 fail to class devoid of all thoughts, expect a decrease in violent stop looking at the statistics, rise in violent crime. Certainly, it must not be the to see the connection between but those of impending doom. crimes, regardless of the pre- or the paragraphs in the blot- police, because they cannot be the use of alcohol and the rise I do not wish to march straight cautions? How can a target, ter, and started to look at the omnipresent. Apparently not of violent crime on campus. (i.e., soberly) home with that or a statistic fight back? They real people, the people of our Hoskinson is a junior majoring even crime itself is to blame Fortunately, alcohol is not same friend, with paranoid cannot. community, who are being . in English. Send responses to her as he states, "The problem of the only mistake college stu- ears and eyes on the alert for But the students of this affected, then as a community column to [email protected].

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By Jordan Cravens the falcons' looking to add onto the match in double-overtime 3-2, Reporter their championship titles of 2004 Richards thinks his team is more and 2005. aware of what is in store for them. Without underdogs, the word "Arguably there is not a lietler "We know they've got some great "upset" in sports would cease to opponent in the MAC! right now," threats in forward positions and exist. said BC (bach Andy Richards. we know we have to do a better job The underdog is exactly what Despite being the underdog, the defending them this time," he said. the BG women's soccer team will Falcons have a few things going But BC will also have to take their he against top-ranked Ball State their way: an overtime victory over chances offensively and will look to the No. 4 seed in the semi-final Eastern Michigan in the quarter- top point scorers this season in BASKETBALL round matchup of the Mid- final round, a five-game winning Stacey l.ucas (12 points), Meagan American conference on today streak, and plenty of experience in Moran (12 points) and Corbie Yee Men and women at the Cardinals' home field in tournament play. (11 points) to lead the efforts. Muncie, Ind. In its eleven year existence, the Yee. who has recorded three both kick off Ball State, who lost only one program has qualified for the MAC goals and five assists thus far, has seasons over match during MAC play and tournament eight times and is cur- come on lately in an offensive TREVOR IE E weekend remains undefeated on their home rently riding its sixth consecutive spurt, scoring three game-winning field surrendering only a scoreless tournament appearance. CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES: BG players celebrate alter Corbie Yee's game-winning goal While the men's team tie in regular season play, will be Having played the Cardinals See SOCCER I Pane 6 in the first lound of the MAC Tournament The Falcons finished then season strong to get a travels to Cincinnati for a a tough obstacle to overcome for during the regular season, losing home game in the first round and will play at Ball State m the second round. three-game tournament, the women s team opens tonight against Valparaiso. BG@ EASTERN MICHIGAN 1 For results and updates, go Dad's push to www.bgnews.com and see Tuesday's paper for full coveraqe. for belts ONLINE ? The BG News November reign? results Sports Blog Be sure to check out The BG News Sports Blog to get extra information on all of Falcons look in bill your favorite BG teams. Also, By John Seewer the blog is good for up-to- The Associated Press date information on different to keep East teams on campus. TOLEDO — In the hours after David Belts died, his father made http://www.bgnewss ports. alive a promise to his son's team- blogspot.com mates who survived a bus crash that killed four other Bluffton SCHEDULE By Bill Bord.wick University baseball players. Reporter lolin Betts told them some- thing good would come out of TODAY The word "unpredictable"; the accident. Since then. Betts Football: Webster's would describe as some- has pushed for improved safety thing impossible to foretell. The on long-haul buses. at Eastern Michigan; 7:30 p.m. falcons would use it to describe Now. two U.S. senators have TV: ESPNU their 2007 season. proposed requiring seat belts Radio: WBGU-FM (881) BC has ridden the rollercoaster on charter buses and passengei all season long and the ride will Men's basketball: buses that travel from state to more than likely continue tonight state. vs. Western Carolina, at as the Falcons travel to Ypsilanti to The legislation, introduced Cincinnati; 5 am. take on Eastern Michigan. yesterday, also would require Women's basketball: The Eagles area team the Falcons changes designed to prevent pas- should beat — will they, well that is sengers from being thrown out p.m. anyone's guess. EMU comes into windows and increase training Hockey the game with a 3-7 record and are for drivers. The proposal doesn't at Ferns State; 7:05 p.m. coming off a defeat at the hands of apply to city buses or school Toledo. buses. Volleyball The Falcons expect EMU to play "There's no question this will at Buffalo; 6:30 p.m. above what their record currently save lives," Betts said. Women's Soccer indicates as the game will be the David Betts, a sophomore sec- last home game for its seniors. MAC Tournament ond baseman, was among the "I believe they're 3-7 right now. five players killed when the char (Muncie. Ind.) vs. Ball St.; so really all they have to play for is ter bus the team rode in toppled 2 p.m. to be a spoiler now." said defensive off an overpass in Atlanta nearly Swimming back I'.l. Mahone. "With that said 1 eight months ago. The bus driver think they'll come into this game and his wife also died. vs. Ohio; 5 p.m. aggressive and playing hard." Two of the players killed and TOMORROW Mahone is coming off of one his some who were injured were better performances in his career thrown out of thebusand pinned Men's basketball at BC during last Friday night's win underneath it. Only scats in the vs. Belmont (at Cincinnati); against Akron. He recorded two first lew rows had seat belts. interceptions and also scored his 4 p.m. The National Transportation first touchdown for the Falcons. Safety Board for years has rec- Hockey He also is just one of the many ommended improved restraint at Ferris State; 5:05 p.m. guys who are expected to play big systems, including seal belts, thai Volleyball roles in filling in for injured start- many experts say could prevent ers the rest of the season. passengers from being tossed at Akron; 7 p.m. Anthony Turner, Glen Stanley, ENOCH WU around and ejected. Cross country Chris Wright and lermiah Kelley Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. ON THE RUN: Tvler Sbeehan runs toward the sideline in the Falcons' game against Akron last Friday. BG faces Eastern Michigan in the Great Lakes Regional See FOOTBALL | Page 6 first of three crucial games that will decide its postseason fate See BLUFFTON | Page 6 (Bloomington. Ind); 12 p.m. Swimming vs. Miami: 1 p.m. SUNDAY Netters looking to maintain first-round bye Men's basketball at Cincinnati; 8 p.m. Scan Shapiro no) play very good volleyball. If Reporter that doesn't happen on any given OUR CALL day in this conference il becomes Following a weekend in which ,i battle," said head coach Denise the Falcons faced off against two Van DeYValle. The List of the top teams in the MAC east From Buffalo flie Falcons head With three weeks left in the they head on the road this week- back to Ohio to face Akron, who end to face two of the worst teams. college football season, the like the Bulls have stniggled in Buffalo 2-28 (1-13) and Akron 10- conference play but have faired bowl picture is starting to shape 16(2-13). well in non-conference matches. up. Today we list five schools "We don't change anything in The Zips are another young team with serious bowl droughts. BRIAN B0RNH0EFT IHEBGNtWS practice, we're still working hard with only four upperclassmen. EASY DOES IT: John Manei knocks the puck m against Western Michigan goaltender even though they're at the bottom All time BC is 10-5 at .Moon and 1. Vanderbilt: It's been Riley Gill The Fakons face Ferris State this weekend in a two-game set in Big Rapids. Mich. of the MAC they're still looking to has won the lasi seven meetings BRIAN BORNHOEFT 22 years since their last bowl. spoil somebody's byelin the MAC between the two teams, includ- I," said Kendra Halm, MAC east IN SHOCK: Madeline Means and the ing Oct. 5 when senior Stephanie 2. SMU: Again. 22 years. player of the week for the third Falcons probably didn't see themselves at Swiger became the 13th Noon 10-4 in the conference after starting 2-2 Theyl Ouch. Ferris a tough test for BG time this season. in school history to record her Heading into the weekend al battle for a first round bye this weekend 1,000th km 3. Temple: They've been 19-9 (10-4 MAC) BG has put itself has not won a match or game since This weekend could see more By Ethan Magoc This weekend they travel to Big in position to reach its pre-season Sept. 27 against Akron when they Falcons hit milestones as senior tough this year, but it's still Reporter Rapids, Mich, to face off against goal of 20 wins. won their second match of the Maggie Karges is one away from been 27 yearc since their last Ferris State for two games. The Falcon first game comes season 3-1. Statistically the Bulls her 100th career service ace and bowl. Usually a hockey team's rnost The Falcons (3-1 overall, 2-1 today at 630 p.m. in Buffalo wen' haw hit. 105 this season and an' Swiger is closing in on a 100 block important games do not come CCHA) sit two points back of they look to emulate their per- 4. Kent State: 34 years lead by freshman setter lindsey season. in November. For BG in 2007-08, the Bulldogs (4-3-1 overall, 3-1 formance from the first match Schlegel with 8-55 assists a game. Despite the glamour that goes and counting. however, this is untrue. CCHA) in the CCHA standings. against the Bulls in which they set "When we played Buffalo and with milestones and avoids BG is The Falcons are currently in With a sweep, BG could be sit- school records for service aces (19) Akron hen1 we were able to put aware of the real reason for the trip, 5. New Mexico the middle of a crucial six-game and hitting percentage (.553) in a a lot of pressure on them from State: 46 years. Wow. stretch against CentralCollegiate See HOCKEY | Page 6 match. behind the service line and than SeeHETTERS|Paqe6 Hockey Association opponents. The Bulls are a young team that at the net and we forced them to 6 Friday. November 9.2007 SPORTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM HOCKEY THE BG NEWS PICKS OF THE WEEK trorti Page i> This week of picks is about as enticing as the lineup ting pretty as a top five team in ol Woodstock '99. Texas one ol college hockey's toughest and Texas Tech represent- conferences. ing Ltmp Bizkit and Korn Accomplish inn 'his won't Freddy Hunt is back this come easy, especially on offense. week lo defend his 6-0 I erris' defense lias been down- record from the first week COLIN WILSON CHRIS VOLOSCHUK BRIAN SZABELSKI FREDDY HUNT of Pick em i IJ;III Stingy so far ihis year, Onl) Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor Web Editot Assistant City Editor allowingfive goals in four games against CCHA opponents. " Ferris isaproVen,'pretty good BG Ypsilanti is the bastard step- Yes. BG will win two in a row Thankfully. BG gets an easy oppo- One bme I went to Ypsi and hockey team," Coach Paluch BRIAN B0RNH0EF1 child of Ann Arbor Kind ol like in-conference. The AT. show rolls nent this week in Eastern When the whole town smelled But its said, citing the Bulldogs' wins GOOD GAME: Fall on players shake 9 Eastern Michigan Michigan State is Michigan's little into Ypsilanti. was the last time the Eagles were probaby because its so dose to diis season against Notre Dame hands after their exhibition game with brother good in any sport? Arm Arbor. BG-5 and Ohio State. "When you break Windsor. BG is 2-1 in the CCHA and looking BG 41. EMU 24 BG 38. EMU 20 BG 28. EMU 14 BG 21. EMU 14 to improve this weekend at Ferris State who them down, the reasons they Mark Richt should have the Miami One ol my girlfriend's best bud- Aubums season fas been nothing Auburn may have started out is 40 in the conference No. 18 Auburn haven't given ii|> a lot of goals is job the way he (allies his team and dies goes to Auburn, so I'm going short of a rolercoaster. but the rocky but I think they're going to because they're quick and they No.10Georgia tells them to celebrate their touch- to be nice and pick BJdogs should be able to dispose of knock the peaches off the tree this have the puck a lot. They're off to of them." downs He would fit right in the War Eagle. them and keep the* SEC East lead, weekend I very good start." I he team will need these Georgia-2 Auburn 51. Georgia 14 Auburn 28. Georgia 27 Georgia 28, Auburn 10 Auburn 34. Georgia 28 The falcons hope to slow young contributors to keep it them down with an increasingly up against the aforementioned This Buckeyes defense is lor real. Historically Illinois has given the Illinois Well. I can t see the Buckeyes look- No trap here. The Bucks win solid and productive defensive tough Bulldog defense. And just ing ahead ol llknois (or the second because they can. and because I'm not sure anyone can stop Bucks trouble, especially when the unit and their own mix of speed like last week, the team will need 9 No. 10hio State consecutive year So maybe they'll my pick'em track record shows Lauhnitis in the middle. stakes aie high It won't be an easy on offense. The latter is due in more than one or two players take them too senously instead. a bias one. but it is in 'The Shoe.' part to a talented freshman class to produce if the falcons are OSU-15 Ohio State 42. Illinois 13 Ohio State 33. linos 13 Ohio State 55. Illinois 21 Ohio State 33, Illinois 21 who has already proven they to come out on top twice this II Sparly is Mid»gan's little brother, The Mike Harts will win this game Michigan has more momentum I was at the 0SU. Wisconsin game can help win games. Last Friday weekend. No. 12 Michigan against Western Michigan, Nick "We were able to gel the four then Wisconsin over the past because they're on a roll, and than just about anyone else except and saw what Wisconsin is capable I no earned his second career full points lagainsl Western 9 Wisconsin decade would be a twinkle in Lloyd Wisconsin is full ol Boise State The Wolveiines win of Michigan should have lost last Cans eye those stupid cheese hats this one to stay atop the Big Ten week and will this week collegiate victory in net lor the Michigan)," Paluch said. "Now Michigan -3 Falcons after David Solway there's four more against a good Big Blue 24. Wisconsin 10 Michigan 35. Wisconsin 20 Michigan 30. Wisconsin 20 Wisconsin 35. Michigan 28 scored a power play goal in over- opponent in a very different type The Big East has a new national What happened to Onci? I guess The Bearcats are good, but the UConn may have momentum, but No. U UConn time. of road venue in Ferris." contender and they hail from all the hype is over. UConn hasn I Huskies are lor real. UConn in a have you ever seen a Bearcar? The "I think they've all Ml in pretty The opportunities for the 9 Cincinnati the nutmeg state So why aren't really played anybody, but they'll very close game to stay ranked brawn ol a bear with the agility of a well," Paluch said. "The most Falcons to claim these points UConn's teams called the nutmegs? win this game cat They are viscious little guys. important thing about that is will begin at":().') p.m. Friday and Cincinnati -6 UConn 24. Cincinnati 21 UConn 14. Cincinnati 10 UConn 27. Cincinnati 25 Cincinnati 24, UConn 17 all of their work ethic. They've 5:05 p.m. Saturday at Ewigleben This game should be a Texas-sized Colt McCoy is the Chad Henne Tech hasn't beaten anyone, with Texas is gunning foi a bowl game, all worked extremely hard and Ice Arena, where the falcons Texas Tech we've hud contributions iii terms haw only won 18 games through turd Lets |ust hope Mike Crabtiee of the Big 12-ovenated in every seven wins over weaker teams. Although this is the only pick I of production from quite a few 17 attempts in nearly 30years. ■■ No. 14 Texas catches eight touchdowns and single way possible Colt McCoy might be inconsistent, hope I get wrong Texas is just bieab a record or something. Still Texas will win at home but it II be enough for a Texas win another UT team to hate Texas -6 Texas 63. Texas Tech 56 Texas 24. Texas Tech 17 Texas 31. Texas Tech 22 Texas 35. Texas Tech 14

"You try and convince Overall record 36-24 36-24 36-24 6-0.29-31 (guest SOCCER cumulative) From Page 5 a team they know they can compete, but goals for the Falcons in three of the seats or in the aisle when bus learns lasl loin wins. this time they know NETTERS BLUFFTON crashed. "Obviously, scat belts FOOTBALL In preparation for the match, wouldn't have helped them." From Page 5 From Page 5 From Page 5 BG is sticking to its roots and they can." Parra said. c ontinuing to practice the way getting two motv wins. and Kay Bailey I lutchison, It Brown criticized the Indus- are just some of the back-up they have all season. Andy Richards | BG coach Tin not using Buffalo and Texas, also want stronger bus try for failing to adopt the rec- players now being counted on "I don't think it's much about Akron to get hotter. We're going roofs that will hold up in roll- ommendations made by the to log starter minutes for the change, it's more about instill- team they know they can com- in to win and When we are train- over accidents and more pro- MTSB. "They want to stall," he Falcons. ingthe belief in them right now,' pete, but this time they know ing ihis whole week we are talk- tection against fire. said. "I was hoping they'd want "All the kids have been practic- Richards said. they can," Richards added. ing ahont Buffalo Friday Akron A bus in Texas carrying elder- to be more cooperative." ing hard all season," said coach But at this point, Richards will Kick-off for the semi-final Saturday. Teams like that have ly people fleeing I lurricarie Rita About 631 million passen- Gregg Brandon. They have just not have much to instill. match will be at 2 p.m. follow- nothing to lose and everything to in 2005 caught fire because of ger trips are made by motor been waiting for their opportu- I lav ing won a literal last min- ing the semi-final match up gain." Van DeWallesaid. an unlubricated wheel axle, coach each year, according to nity. Injuries do occur and those ute victory against Toledo and between Toledo and .Northern (jirreiitly tied for third in the killing 23 passengers. the American Bus Association, backup kids have to come in and numerous overtime victories Illinois. MAC east with Kent two wins this Bus industry representatives lederal figures show an aver- do the job." late in the season, believing also Winners of both matches will season would not only get Ml say more testing is needed to age of about 23 bus deaths per The depth of this team is really came instinctively to the team. advance to the championship to its goal 20 wins but also help determine what would make year over die past decade. being challenged as the training "Sometimes as a coaching on Sunday at I p.m.. also in improve their seeding in the MAC the vehicles safer. Investigators have said the room features about as many staff you try and convince a Miincie. lnd. tournament next weekend. "If there's a better way to pro- driver of the Bluffton bus players as the offensive huddle tect people on motor coaches, apparently mistook an exit does. we're all for it," said Victor ramp for a highway lane. The Injuries happen to every pro Parra, president of the United bus slid off the overpass and gram and BG is getting their fair Motorcoach Association, "let's then landed on the interstate share of them late in the season. look at the best way to do it." below. "The backup kids were able Bus windows have been Betts, whose son was pinned to step in and do a nice job," designed so that they open eas- under the bus, acknowledged Brandon said. "You just hope ily during an accident or fire to that the industry has a good when those kids get in and allow passengers to escape, he safety record, but he said it get their opportunities they said. And there's no guarantee can be better. perform." that those onboard will wear "As a father, until this Perform they did lasl week. seal belts. Parra added. occurred. I had no idea motor The offense cranked out over 500 Most of the players on the coaches didn't have seat belts." yards and the defense was able Bluffton bus were asleep and he said. "Why haven't we been to stifle a potent Akron offense stretched out across their doing this?" (a group that put up 48 points against Ohio on Wednesday). Quarterback Tyler Sheehan knows the offense will have to keep up its production because the EMU defense is very lato&VfSN. formidable. "They've got a very athletic group," he said. "They've got a good defensive lineman and BG Radio Sports has all your weekend theirsafety has been MAC Player w of the Week one or two times, BGSU sports action. so they've got some playmakers Friday: Saturday: on that unit. We'll have to have On 88.1 FM WBGU - On 88.1 FM WBGU - a similar type of offensive game Men's BBall @ WCU 4:30pm Hockey @ Ferris 4:30pm and just continue to execute." The defense also may have its Hockey @ Ferris 6:30pm Sunday: hands full this week as Eastern On I6I0AMWFAL- On 161Q AMWFAL - is no slouch. Women's BBall Vs. Valpo 6:30pm Men's BBall Vs. 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i WWWBGNEWS.COM Friday. November 9.2007 7 Computer labs relocate due to campus construction

By Kate Snyder occupies 122. . "We know that there is a demand on somewhere. Decisions were made out with STC, leaving the STC free Reporter While 122 and 12r>areonlyopen to move STC to Hayes Mall. to focus on other activities or pro- to classes, IX-bra Wells, manager campus, people come into our building "It's good to have the Student grams. Though Saddlemire exists no of Customer Services, said anoth- Tech Center in the center of cam- One of the biggest Inconve- more, its legacy and its comput- er lab opened up in room 142 in looking for [computers] and they're all full." pus as opposed to in Saddlemire," niences of the move was the delay ers live on. the library that is not reservable, Wells said. in construction, which caused a When the Student Tech Center hut an open lab. Kelly Broughton | Associate Dean ot University Libraries Now, both the Technology delav in renovating the library', was moved to Hayes Hall from Room 142 is located in the back Support Center and STC are in Wells said Saddlemire, the computer labs of the first floor, by the conference lerome was because space was has added an ITS employee to its Hayes Hall. Fuller said it's impor- Though the STC was opened in in Hayes Hall were moved to the room. premium. staff for the benefit of those using tant for the two centers to interact, time for fall semester, the labs Jerome Library. In addition to (he new labs, "Weknowthatthcreisademand the new computers. Also, start- and there isan overall better situa- were unavailable to classes until TheAssociateDeanofUniversity the library has an expanded on campus, people come into our ing in Spring2006, an ITS student tion now that STC is in interaction Oct. 29. Until then, the lobby- Libraries, Kelly Broughton, said lobby area, Communications building looking for Icomptttersl employee will be assigned to the with oilier technology programs was also unable to provide stu- the new computers are located in Coordinator Cindy Puller said. and they're all full,'' Broughton room 142 lab. on campus. dents with the computers from rooms 125, and 122. Mac comput- Puller also said one of the main said. When Saddlemire came down, Since they're in the same build- Hayes Hall. ers make up 125, while Windows reasons the computers went to With these changes, the library the Student Tech Center had to go ing. Wells said the ISC can help

ON THE CATWALK HOW TO DONATE HACHEY BOWL WHEN: From Page 5 From Page 3 Nov. 12-T6 It a.m. to 5 p.m. Hachey said the answer has one hour. During this time a WHERE: not changed since he started donor goes through a mini- Union Multipurpose Room asking in the late '80s; "They hire physical exam in which their WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO based on personality.'' temperature, blood pressure PREPARE TO DONATE: He means international job and pulse is taken. A sample ■ Identification that has your candidates need an internation- ot blood is drawn to make sure picture on it al personality. Employers want an individual has enough red ■ Approximately an hour of candidates who can "mold to the blood cells to donate safely. time country" they arc stationed in. I lowever, many students such ■ Feel relaxed This means that someone as Alicia Lindsey and Ashley ■ Be in good health working in Korea will know that Beach, seniors, fear donating ■ Don't skip meals the day the amount of personal space blood because of the pain and you plan to donate shrinks immensely compared to needles associated with the pro ■ Eat foods high in iron i.e.- the amount given in the United I ess. beans, fruits, vegetables States, or that other countries "I don't think I will donate, ■ Be able to report countries do not have the "alone time" because I am terrified ot nee visited within the year Americans have. dies." Lindsej said. ■ Tell the interviewer if you By experiencing issues like Beach agrees the pain and have traveled to Cancun, this, each person working inter- needles also scare her from ■ Cozumel. or any other nationally learns more about his donating. areas in Mexico, or taken or her own self and native cul- But Worley encourages people a Caribbean cruise in the ture, Hachey said. to donate despite their fears. past 1? months "You learn so much about "I have donated before and PEOPLE THAT CAN yourselfwhenyougoover [seas]," I would describe the feeling as DONATE: being pinched.' Worley said "li said Monica Schneiderman. a ■ Tattoos are acceptable, but senior international studies and is a brief sting that lasts seconds. you must wait 12 months if math education major. If you can tolerate a pinch then they were applied in a state She said she loved being in you will be fine." that does not regulate tat- a country other than her own Worley also emphasized the too facilities when she studied abroad in importance of donating because Spain, which is when she real- there is a constant need for ■ Tattoos acceptable if applied in a state regulated ized she wanted to work inter- food nationally. "A lot of people don't realize facility When Hachey wanted to begin how often blood is needed every- ■ Asthma acceptable as long searching for an international day. At one point in our lives as you are not having dif- job, his professors told him an most of us will either need blood ficulty breathing at time of entry-level position would not or know somebody, such as fam- donation be a\ailable to him. But he found ily or a friend, that will need ■ Women taking birth opportunities and said, "There biood." Worley said. control are tons and tons of internation- The donated blood is sent to ■ High or low blood pressure al opportunities." a facility to make sure it is safe, ■ Piercing as long as the Most of these jobs arc through then once it is cleared it is sent to instruments used were American companies that have hospitals in Northwest Ohio and sterile international counterparts. Southeast Michigan. In order to get these jobs, pre- Everyone who comes to the during the UT vs. BCi football vious international experience is Blood Bowl will receive a free T- game on Nov. 23 and the winner necessary. Studying, interning or shirt and snacks for their dona- will be presented with the Blood volunteering abroad and inter- tions. Bowl trophy. acting with international Stu- The win tier of t he Blood Bowl If students want to help in dents at your home university is determined by tallying the some other way besides donat- are good ways to leant about a highest percentage of donors ing blood, there are many vol- different country, he said. based on full-time student unteer positions available. A "high international IQ" is population at the universities. E-mail [email protected] if also a necessity, Hachey said. The results will be announced interested An international IQ consits of knowledge of the world, knowl- edge of international aspects of your field, cross-cultural knowl- Support the Wood County edge and skills, and personal coping and adapting skills. Humane Society!! Michelle Bologna, a sopho- more international studies and Spanish major, said hearing Hachey speak about how he got TEXAS HOLD 'EBlTN involved with international jobs was encouraging because he was from a small town, too. 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The band was formed ENOCH WU 1 THE EC NEWS in 1996 to expand the boundaries of the tradi- IDS ANGELES - Duane "Dog'' Chapman says he can 'Chickuna' tional wind quintet. be taught new tricks — and one oft hem is never to use the "Vwnrd" again.Chapnian, 54, has apologized to blacks and Casserole: to all Americans for repeated- By Laura L«« Caracciolo Cleveland ly using the racial slur during Repo'let a March phone call to his son. A recipe for Tucker, urging him to break lo gn on a quick trip to an exciting city with a lot to up with a black girlfriend. offer, you don't need to travel very far. The recent Web release of Cleveland is packed with entertainment and the recorded conversation offers many activities for residents and visitors. dormers by The National Enquirer led If you are over 21, t he bar scene downtown is very theA&E television network to dynamic. West 6th is a street lined with night clubs, put Chapman's reality show liquid, Barfly, Synergy and Traffic are just a few indefinitely on bars on the strip. Shooters is a unique bar on a dock Jacobs Field hold. with a boat coming out of the middle connected to Jacobs field Is one of three boil Chapman, a stage and an outdoor bar. It is very livery with a DJ, Cleveland ttift hojt the main sporti' TOLEDO AREA whohadissued dancing and pool tables inside. I lowever, if you are The Indians play Jacobs field for a written apol- under 21, Spy bar welcomes minors. baseball fans. Hollywood: Songs ogy, followed There is entertainment tor all ages such as sailing it up in his the waters of Lake trie or going to University Circle, By Freddy Hunt from the Silver first inter- which includes the Cleveland Museum of Art and Assistant City Editor Screen view since the Severance Hall, the winter home of the Cleveland £Duane scandal broke Orchestra. When taking a trip to Chily's. Tomorrow night, come Chapman by remark- Murray I lill. also known as little Italy, is a neigh- the on-campus grocery store, experience the magical Publicly ing: "Never borhood outside of University Circle comprised of it is easy to fill your basket music of the movies at the apologized to again. This four or five blocks of old Italy, little Italy has a very with microwavable dinners, dog learns." friendly atmosphere with family owned restau- llotpockets. pizzas and other Stranahan Theater. Guest America for conductor and actor In the inter- rants and authentic, unique shops lining the safe micTowavable-ready-to-eat using racial view with streets that house many Cleveland State University items. But you shouldn't limit Damon Gupton will lead slurs. Sean llannity students. yourself to the meal shown on the Toledo Symphony in for Fox News' Another great place to shop is Tower City; a huge the front of the box. Hollywood's hottest hits. "llannity shopping mall in the center of Cleveland. The mall With three items I found at & Colmes" show Tuesday. includes the I lard Rock Cafe" and entertains many Chily's, 1 have created a delicious, The show starts at 8 p.m. Chapman denied being a rac- residents and tourists who stop by for sporting hearty casserole which is ready ist and said he used the N- events. It also sponsors shows performed at the to eat in about two minutes. I word conversationally when Tower City Amphitheater which is a concert venue present, the Chickuna Rice talking to black acquaintanc- across the street. Casserole! Comedian Mike es. The Rock and Roll I lall of Fame is Cleveland's big- Green "I thought that I was cool gest attraction. It is a seven-floor building packed Ingredients: enough in the black world to with historical information on the most famous Tonight and tomorrow 1 pouch of Uncle Ben's Ready be able to use that word as a musicians of rock and roll. Artists featured at the Rock and Roll Rice, whatever flavor floats your night, comedian Mike brother to a brother," he said. museum include lTvis Presley. Ray Charles, The boat Green will perform at "I'm not. I didn't know really Who, lohn Lennon, U2, Bob Dylan, The Clash and Hall of Fame 1 can of tuna Connxtions Comedy know until three or four days The Supremes. 1/2 small can of Campbell's ago What that meant to black Sports fans — be prepared because the sports cream of chicken condensed Club. Greens smooth and people." scene is huge in Cleveland. There are three sepa- soup. energetic act reflects that "I now learned I'm not black rate buildings that host the main sporting events. 1. Tear a vent in the rice pouch of a comedic veteran. He at all," Chapman said. "And I The Indians play at lacobs Field, the Cavaliers before you place it in the micro- never did it oirt of hate." play at Quicken Loans Arena, aka The Q. and wave on high for one minute. also has worked with Tim "All black people in the Browns play at the Cleveland Browns Stadium. 2. Now empty 1 can of tuna Allen. Jerry Seinfeld, and America 1 owe an apology to," Cleveland fans are very dedicated and tailgating is into the bag along with about half Ellen Degeneres. Chapman said in the inter- crowded with excitement. the can of cream of chicken. Try view. "Whether, how dark I While you are downtown at the game, a popular mixing all of the ingredients up, think I am, I cannot say that snack is the Polish Boy which is a sausage sandwich though it is difficult since the bag word. I owe the rest of the smothered with french fries, coleslaw and barbe- The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame houses infor- is so full (the cream of chicken people, whether they are cue sauce. Before the Indians game you could also mation. artifacts, photos and more of the most and tuna combo was passed to black or not in America, an stop at Coopers Town which is where many fans go famous rock and roll musicians of all time. The HaB me from my grandma. She used ELSEWHERE apology because people look to pre-game and enjoy some of the Ix'st bar food of Fame is a must for every Oeveland visitor to make it for my grandpa all the up to me." the city has to offer. rime and served it on bread. She U Con Gaming "If I could kill myself and G0OO.EC0M said he never could tell it was people would forgive me, I See TRIP I Page 9 tuna instead of chicken). Convention would do that," he said. 3. Place the pouch back in the The annual gaming con- Chapman also specifically microwave for another minute. vention at the University apologized to his son's girl- 4. Try to mix it all up as best as friend, MoniqueShinnery. But of Michigan in Ann possible. 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Josh Comer debate are important because it's "Yet another instance ous asixils of life, addiction. He Said Columnist yet another instance of someone Pornography can be pan of a ALBUM trying to tell you how to practice of someone telling sexual n'lationship with someone REVIEWS your sexuality, and it wasn't me. other than you. liven if that's not You like pom. I mist me. I'm not going to say you how to practice ihe case due to one partner being \iali, you do. I can tell. You're something ridiculous like "you're uncomfortable with bringing it breathing. If you can't breathe going to lx- disappointed with sex. your sexuality." into the bedroom, it doesn't have ATTACK right now, chances are it's because if you aren't already, because it to lx? a life-altering part of your you're into wen crazier ways of doesn't measure up to pom," like Josh Comer | He Said Co!i. week or day. getting off than the people willing the witch-hunting pastor Chris When it becomes a part of your DECAY to admit they like pom. Gross said. reserving so much (uitrage for this hourly schedule, or is interfering A few of you probably missed When someone talks about enipting formal and then jusiify- with your sex life rather than add- the pom debate, Wednesday, pom's effects on emotional and ing ii by transmogrifying ii into ing to it, it's time to realize you physical sexual relationships, what the root cause for a social ill that have a problem. A problem on SUSTAIN because you were busy mastur- bating. It's a lime commitment, I they are talking about is mastur- has spanned generations is unjus- your hands. know. I like to cuddle afterward, bation. The impart of fantasizing tified. If you're perception of another too. and friction on those relation- If pom weren't so accessible person is being skewed so Intrin- Hut the issues brought up at the ships, essentially. today, parents would still he nib- sically that you can't differentiate ■ Enter Shikari ■ Simian Mobile Disco debate an' important. Not because I'm not going to defend the bing it lo the underwear sections between reality and fiction, or if ■ Grade | C- ■ Grade | C America's moral fiber is being objectification of men and women of catalogs like their parents and you just can't stop touching your- TAKE TO THE SKIES" "ATTACK DECAY degraded by nudJe films, as the which XXX flicks encourage. Or their grandparents before them. self, delete your pom. g(xxl reverend tried to espouse, the objectification driven by PG That's the least sc\uall\ appe- Go to that folder. You know WHAT DAVE HERRERA THINKS: SUSTAIN RELEASE" Take To The Sites. Enter Shikar combine Hie only time nudity threatened movies. Or the effects of advertis- tizing sentence I've ever written. which one, that folder which is some electronics with elements of nu-metal. WHAT DAVE HERRERA THINKS: I my way of life is when 1 was nearly ing campaigns for generations. Maybe ihe pastor should employ in a folder, which is in yet another hardcore and punk British DJ duo Simian Mobile Disco offers a lot Minded when a girl's tassel flew Blame should not neces- me to kill libidos. folder named something banal But then they throw a honed British pop of blips, thumps and samples on their latest, off during a bunegqUB show in sarily rest equally across those If pom's doing that job for you like Horticulture" and get rid of sensibity into the mix "Attack Decay Sustain Release" but take a Montreal. mediums just its it's certainly not already, you have another ages-old il. Hey. now we're getting somewhere long time to offer anything to latch onto The issues brought up at the spread evenly across genders, but problem that crosses into numer- If not, enjoy yourself. ' I don't want (o suggest everything interesting The fust half of tracks offer the same club- about ES's debut album, pjst offered stateside ready beats, at roughly the same tempo, which alter a March U.K. release, comes from their gets dull quickly. You quickly get used to that London-area origins, but it's hard to resist. the drums will drop off for a little bit for the TRIP There's the fanfare of keyboards on Interlude track to decrescendo before building back 4" that scream The Clash into itself From Page 8 Can the newest gangster That leads mto 'Johnny Sniper" - a fairly Somewhere in the mix will be a voice sample, Bnttsh track name m itself - which mrxes sometimes repeated near ad nauseam "I Got Cleveland is currently in the This Down ) and sometimes using a few dif- process of renovation due to Bntpop synths with dropouts into Elton John-kke piano ballads (except Ehon John ferent selections ("Hotdog") the large amount of people never threw throaty screams into his verses, "Hustler" is the most entertaining of these populating ihe area, but still movie live up to its genre? but whatever) types, an extended tale of being broke and makes a great road trip if you "No Sssweat" is a high-wire punk number, the robbing a record store. By Aaron Hclffcrich l Three and a half stars out are lix)king for a day away to Story seems to tell itself. Themes most aggressive on the album, complete with After "Hustler." the record's second half is a Reviewer of four | Letter Grade: A- go barhopping. enjoy a good of doing what is right when it spoken background vocals of near-Cockney little more varied sports game or check out the ■ Rated R for violence, involves family is something snark. 'I'd hke to see you wrap your teeth "Love brings in a frenetic tempo with snare most historical building dedi- The gangster film has long been pervasive drug content that incorporates and creative- round this/ I'm sure your jaw will sorely be drum and hi-hat flying all over the place cated to Rock and Roll. a benchmark on Hollywood cin- and language, nudity and ly connects both of our main missed' There's a sample from a real bass guitar, repet- If you still have time after ema. At the same time, they can sexuality. characters. In this case, we British ness aside, there's a lot going on here itive to the point of monotony, but a refreshing break from the samples your adventurous trip to the either be an unparalleled tale ■ Runtime: 2 hrs. 57 min. see "American Gangster" isn't "Johnny" features a semi upMiting. Bfcnk 182 "Scott." a psychedelic trip through a series of city, check out the Great Lakes or a rehashed stereotype. Out ■ Starring Denzel ' . just a throwback action flick. chorus. staccato dots, takes out the drums entirely Science Center, the Agora of the ones that have made a Washington. Russell Washington and Crowe deliver Electronics are everywhere, whether simple synths or swooping in on a more intense line "Clock enters Kiaftwerk territory in adding Theatre and Ballroom and lasting impact, Hollywood has Crowe. Josh Brolin. and equally penetrating perfor- They're generally a nice touch some darker themes, really the only we hear the Statue of Grover Cleveland seen films like "The Godfather," Carla Gugino mances. Several slow quiet pieces that serve to break on the album right in front of Veterans "Scarface," and more recently ■ Directed by Ridley Scott "American Gangster" may not the action These aren't really saving graces though Most Memorial "Ihe Departed." The newest be this year's "The Departed" Vocals range from quiet to several variet- of time, you rust don't have a reason to nod film to enter this lot desperately temporary epic storyline that is nor does il have the ability to be ies of scream - death metal anguished, your head attempts to attain the qual- so prevalent in films like Ibis. as legendary as "The Godfather." even a strangely appealing new variety of ity of these Films. 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