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BG NEWS BRIEFING Man charged in fake highway shooting report C1RCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A man was charged with mak- ing up a story that a bullet struck his minivan in an area where 24 highway shootings are under investigation, authorities said Richard A. Adams III, 33, of Circleville, was arraigned yes- terday on charges of making a false report, falsification and inducing panic, said Charma Cantrell, deputy clerk of Circleville Municipal Court. He did not enter a plea and appeared without a lawyer. Adams initially told investi- On their last trip to Bowling Green, the gators his minivan was struck Dorks lit up Brewsters Pourhouse with while traveling on U.S. 23 south ran effortless journey to spread original songs and plenty of covers, which of Interstate 270 on Columbus' heir devotion to love, happiness Blazer says helps to fill up their three-hour south side. He called 911 from and funk, the 2 Skinny Dorks have time slots. his home in Pickaway County accomplished what many college bands "Truthfully," he said, "we get tired of about 27 miles south of today could only hope for: to be acknowl- doing our own stuff." Columbus. edged as the #1 unsigned band in the Taken from their eclectic influences, The man later admitted to country, by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame some favorite covers of theirs include Otis authorities he shot his own van, in 2002. Redding and "Motown stuff; something the task force investigating the Fronted by Eric Penrod and lake Blazer, different from what we are," Penrod said. shootings said. the 2 Skinny Dorks is just that; Two very All in all, "we are musically interesting," Most of the shootings have thin guys, doing what they love with Penrod said, "a light acoustic, funk-pop." been at vehicles and buildings enthusiasm and not a care in the world. Presently, the 2 Skinny Dorks and Family scattered along or near 1-270, a Two Skinny Dorks formed about six are on a nation-wide tour promoting their busy highway that circles years ago after Penrod and Blazer's former newest album, Spread Love. Columbus. band brake-up. A more mature and musical effort that Two felony charges against "We got tired of the band thing and start- incorporates the full-band rather than just Adams each cany a penalty of ed playing at bars, just him and me. They the two guitars and vocals, Spread love six to 18 months in prison and a ■ i he audience] liked that," Blazer said. proclaims that "you've got to give love; torn Ginn BG Nun $5,000 fine. He was jailed on a From a two-piece band with only vocals you've got to spread love." SKINNY DORKS: Two Skinny Dorks band members (left to right) Jake Blazer, Matt $22,500 bond, and a prelimi- and guitars, the band began to expand and With a sound resembling that of an old Corey and Eric Penrod perform last night in the Pub at the Union. The band will be narv hearing is scheduled Feb. is now an on-again off-again seven-piece Dave Matthews Band track, the song "Hey playing tonight at Nate & Walty's at 11 p.m. 25. band. Love," not only features the guys' vocal tal- band. It was the "love and affection" of for- will be hokey too," Blazer added. Additional band members include: ents, but that of singer Corrie Cahaney. mer girlfriends that created the humorous With their lively sense of humor, 2 Accused murderer Philip Faia, drums; Elijah Gilmor, drums; I lowever, their musical adventures have name for the guys. Skinny Dorks' mission is on its way of Adam Simms, bass; Big Bass, bass; Matt not been all Dave Matthews or George "Our girlfriends agreed that we couldn't being fulfilled. found dead in jail Corey, saxophone and Casey X keyboards. Clinton-oriented. have a 'cool' name," Blazer said. "We make a lot of people feel good," Influenced by such artists as limi Two Skinny Dorks have created a list of After trying to gel rid of the name, Blazer said. "The journey itself was worth CONCORD. N.H. (AP) — A Hendrix, Marvin Gaye; Earth, Wind and namely musicians of which they have Penrod and Blazer found that it was their it" man accused of killing his two Fire, and all jazz, the Dorks have created shared the stage. Oddly enough, this list funny title that may have drawn crowds to The Dorks will be playing tonight at Nate children last summer and their own blend of rock and funk. includes rap group Cash Money them. & Wally's to conclude their Northwest Ohio burying them in the Midwest, "VJe are funk-based," Blazer said, "Its Millionaires. "ISome people] come lo the shows tour dates. strangled himself in his jail cell, feel good music. |For] anyone with a mind, How about that name? according to an autopsy yester- because of the name, but it probably Editor's Note: Read more about rite band body and soul." Two Skinny Dorks began as a no name deters some people because they think it at uiwiv.2skinnydorks.tiontestead.com. SUICIDE. PAGE 2 New cancer weapon found? WFAL brings Researchers say new vaccine, GVAX, can stop lung cancer Koufax for charity ByReneeC.Lw some experimental cancer vaccines are University student loanna THE ASSOCIATED PRESS designed to treat or cure existing dis- Radio station Hammer, who has been working DALLAS — An experimental vaccine ease. continues to with the family for over a year. "We wiped out lung cancer in some patients and This study is the first to show com- started doing benefits to ease the slowed its spread in others in a small but plete and long-lasting regression of lung sponsor events to stress financially." promising study, researchers say. cancer by stimulating the immune sys- raise funds for ailing WFAL sponsored a similar event Three patients injected with the vaccine, tem to attack cancer cells, Nemunaitis last spring and raised $500, charg- GVAX, had no recurrence of lung cancer for said. A similar approach has shown local two-year-old. ing $2 and $3 admission. more than three years afterward, according promise against skin and renal cell can- By Miranda Bond Hammer said that by bringing to the study of 43 people with the most com- cer. REPORTER in the well known Koufax who is mon form of the disease, non-small cell lung In the study, each patient was injected Nationally known band, Koufax associated with Vagrant Records, cancer. in the arm and leg with a vaccine that will be performing this weekend as they hope to draw a larger crowd. The findings were published in included cells from his or her tumors. A a part of WFALs benefit concert to Two of the bands, Koufax and Wednesday's Journal of the National Cancer gene called CM-CSF was placed into the help raise money to pay for a Shuttlecock are originally from Institute. The research was funded in part by cancer cells to change the surface of the young boy's medical expenses. Bowling Green. Your Black Star is CellGenesis, a pharmaceutical company cells to help the body identify them as Shuttlecock and Your Black Star from Kentucky. that hopes to produce the vaccine. cancerous. The body's immune cells will be opening for the headlining Last April they also sponsored a The vaccine, developed by researchers at soon began to recognize, attack and band Koufax at Howard's Cub H concert at Headliners. Also, over Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, destroy the cancer cells in the lungs. on Friday night. the summer the station organized is years away from reaching the market, if Forty-three lung cancer patients —10 The show will begin at 10 p.m. a fund-raising car wash and pro- ever. The researchers hope to apply for Food in the early stage and 33 in the advanced Admission is $5. vided music at a bowling event and Drug Administration approval in three stage — were injected with the vaccine organized by the Keller family. years. every two weeks for three months. «o«H«ni«AP Photo The money raised though the event will Nollan Keller's Events like these are all apart of "The results are very promising for Researchers followed them for three RESEARCH: Dr. Casey Cunningham poses in a family with medical expenses. WFALs goal to help out the com- patients with non-small (cell) lung cancer, munity and provide entertain- rea,men t room a Two-year- old Keller was diag- which is frequently resistant to chemothera- ^e cancer disappeared in three of J, h » Baylor Hospital in Dallas, nosed with Aagilles Syndrome ment for students, according to py," said Dr. John Nemunaitis, a Baylor the advanced-stage patients. Two of Cunningham is on the research team that when he was born. Kelly Fink, general manager of the oncologist who led the study. those patients previously had developed a new vaccine that can destroy lung Last February Keller had a liver station. Non-small cell lung cancer is the nation's chemotherapy, which failed. In the rest cancer in some patients. transplant which left the family "It's kind of like combining the leading cause of cancer death, killing more of the advanced-stage patients, the dis- Nemunaitis said. "It's given us a lot of with extensive medical bills. two things that we like to do here, than 150,000 people each year. The disease ease remained stable and did not spread for encouragement." Expenses have also included post- provide listeners with something is related to smoking and is often difficult to almost five months to more than two years. For patients with advanced-slage lung transplant care. to do and help out the communi- treat. Treatment usually involves removal of For patients in the early stage, the vaccine cancer, chemotherapy works no more than ty," said Fink. the tumor, chemotherapy or both. did not make much difference against the The family approached WFAL in 3 percent of the time, and survival is usually November 2002. and the station Since the transplant, Hammer cancer. Vaccine studies are a burgeoning area of eight to nine months. Those whose cancer has been helping to raise money said that Keller is doing well cancer research. Unlike traditional vaccines, "The most exciting thing is in those who went into remission with the vaccine were ever since which generally aim to prevent disease. responded to the vaccine, it was complete," alive at least three years. "It's a great cause," said WFAL PAGE 2

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FOR All THE NEWS VISIT WWW.BGNEWS.COM 2 Friday, February 20,2004 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Bodies of accused Keller: a two-year-old murderer not found with spunk SUICIDE, FROM PAGE 1 Heed said Gehring's body was found around 4:30 a.m. yesterday day. at the Merrimack County jail in San Francisco to sue state over after surgery 'Although the death of Manuel Boscawen. Gehring, who was WFAL FROM PAGE 1 (ichring may end the prosecution alone in his cell, was of him for the "Although the last confirmed alive gay marriage prohibitions She has had numerous interac- murder of his between 11 pm. and BylJsaLefl halt the gay marriages woman. tions with the family and children, the death of Manuel 11:30 p.m. IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS described the city's move as a The city is asking Superior described Keller as full of energy search for his chil- Wednesday, he said. Gehring may SAN FRANCISCO — After delaying tactic. Court Judge lames Warren to even after such a major operation. dren will contin- Corrections offi- sanctioning more than 2,800 "This is as much a maneuver declare unconstitutional three She encouraged all students to ue," Attorney end the prosecu- cers checked the cell gay marriages in the past week, to keep this in court and keep sections of the California attend the concert and show their General Peter several times during tion of him... the city said yesterday it is suing the issue alive as it is anything Family Code that define mar- support for Keller's family. Heed said at a the night, but none the state of California, challeng- else," said Benjamin Bull, an riage as a union between a man "We can do something with news conference. the search for his of the checks music and show that college stu- Despite required any ing its ban on same-sex mar- attorney with the Alliance and a woman. children will riages on constitutional Defense Fund. City officials want the judge dents do care," Hammer said. months of wide- response from grounds. Democratic Mayor Gavin to determine if barring same- Editor's Note: Koufax willbeper- spread searching continue." Gehring, and offi- forming at 11 p.m. tonight at In Ohio and sev- cers didn't notice City Attorney Dennis Herrera Newsom has said he was oblig- sex couples from marrying vio- planned to file the suit in the Howard's Club H. eral other states, PETER HEED, anything amiss. ed to issue marriage licenses to lates the equal protection and afternoon, said his spokesman, the children's ATTORNEY GENERAL Heed and investi- same-sex couples to avoid vio- due process clauses of the state Matt Dorsey. bodies have not gators also would not lating the equal protection constitution. Two judges already are con- been found. say if anything else was found in clause of the California Tuesday, Warren gave the city sidering challenges from con- Without giving specifics, Heed the cell, like a note, and would not Constitution, a position oppo- the choice of ending the same- servative groups seeking to halt said Gehring strangled himself describe the scene when the body nents have attacked as irrele- sex wedding march or return- the marriage spree that began with a "ligature." A ligature is was discovered, pending comple- vant to whether his actions vio- ing to court in late Match to something such as a rope, cord or tion of an investigation into the last Thursday. The city's lawsuit late the state's marriage laws. show why the process has not wire that can be wTapped around death. asks Uiat those cases be consol- Voters in 2000 approved a been halted. The city said it www.bgnews.com one's neck. idated into one. proposition defining marriage would continue issuing such A lawyer for a group trying to as between a man and a licenses until forced to stop. A<1> A«I> A* A

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U. TRUSTEES SEEK GRADUATE STUDENT MEMBER www.bgnews.com/campus Graduate Student Senate is seeking at least two more applicants for representation on the Board oflhistees. You must be enrolled as a graduate students and at BGSU for the two-year position. Applications can be found at www.bgsu.edu/studentlife/organizations/gss/. Submit applications to the GSS office by 3 p.m. Feb. 27. CAMPUS Student to discuss mental health issues get^^^^^^^ Ihc calendar ol events is takena from ]jfS5 rJ&" 5" ^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ hltpV/www.bgsiLedu/calendar/calendarJitml ^^ ^HkBMi ^^Bl^^e ■ By Mario Estrada tion will emphasize removing the become more empowered, espe- itroini apprehension of mentally dis- cially those with mental disabili- 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phi Eta Sigma Fundraiser Sponsored by the India Student University students will have abled individuals to facilitate ties." Hampton-Farmer said. 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Do vegans actually save animals? Cohabitation before PEOPLE DAVID cats shouldn't go all the way to don't taste nearly as good. LAWSON making Snowball the Siamese a Maybe it's just me, but think- marriage has benefits culinary experiment. ing about soy-based ice cream ONTHE STREET topped with dairy-free soymilk U-wire Columnist In some other countries, eat- What did you do to ing a cat is a delicacy instead of a chocolate sauce doesn't exactly they learned was not very crime, lust as we eat pork while give me an appetite. enjoy yesterday's KHARY romantic So as romantic as it seems to The other day I was handed a others would never think of eat- What would become of our JACKSON heat wave? wait until marriage to shack in pamphlet about veganism and ing a pig because of their reli- world if the mothers in TV shows Opinion Columnist with each other, the practical how it helps to save the environ- gious beliefs. came up stairs whenever their end of a lifelong commitment ment as well as oppose cruelty to Everyone in the world has son's friends came over and said The big day has come. Suzy should be examined, as well. animals. something that they would never "Hi boys, would you like some and Bobby, after five years of At first I thought I'd just take do or are afraid of for some rea- yummy soy cookies and Because it is my humble opin- dating, are finally getting mar- the pamphlet and politely throw son. I have a huge phobia that soymilk?" ion that a couple can be as ried. it into the next trash can. involves falling in an elevator, Besides the fact that the kid romantically in the clouds as They're nervous, excited and But after seeing all the animals but that's another story. wouldn't have any friends any- they like, but their marriage will their emotions are completely on the front cover looking Vegans aren't as crazy as the more, the idea of cookies made not stand the test of time with- out of whack imploringly into my eyes I felt a people who eat steak at every without dairy products just out practical grounding. And Bobby nearly lost the wed- touch of sentiment toward those meal and have "Beef, it's what's seems wrong somehow. ASHLEY MARTIN knowing as much about each ding ring at his bachelor party crazy old vegans and decided Id for dinner" stickers on their pick- Veganism seems to go a bit too FRESHMAN, EARLY other as possible beforehand while the blond stripper was at least look at the pictures. up trucks. Eating Bessie for far. Simple vegetarianism, while will raise the possibility of their CHILDHOOD EDUCATION straddling his leg. The fact that The whole thing was all about breakfast, lunch, dinner and as a still "indulging" in dairy products celebrating a 50th wedding he was drunk didn't help. how the meat factories and dairy midnight snack seems not only such as cow milk and cheese, is anniversary. Of course, Suzy wasn't per- farms, besides being evil animal unimaginative but it also sounds much easier to do, as well as less "Went to the Union to Those little things they never fect, either. She was also drunk, killing facilities, are all dirty and a little bit like a developing cow expensive than veganism. eat instead of going to knew about ended up eating at and nearly spilled red wine on overcrowded with our precious fetish. Usually, the soy cheeses and each other, and though they the dosest cafeteria." her wedding dress, which was animal friends. Of course they're Maybe they should go to a eggs replacements are almost tried to ignore or put up with on her bed at her bachelorette only mentioning the worst case psychologist and discuss their double the price of the regular them, their relationship began party. scenarios, but their that overwhelming hatred of the poor product even though there is less to suffer. They were besieged However, they were fortunate the animals are not being ethi- little spotted cow that's never in the soy product packages. with resentment and frustra- enough to make it to the wed- cally treated is a good one. hurt anything except for the Veganism may be an ideal sit- tion. Is this what living with ding day without any disasters. My only questions are grass. uation but most people either each other was going to be like It is the most romantic day of whether or not cows have ethical 1 don't know, maybe it's just can't afford to pay the exorbitant for the rest of their lives? What their lives, and they know they rights, and how a meat company that steak tastes better than soy prices or give up dairy products were they going to do? are the luckiest people in the could infringe the constitutional lunchmeat, but it also has much or meat. Actually, this entire issue world. rights of an egg-laying hen? more fat, and is generally Vegans aren't psychos, even if could have been avoided while Two years later, they secretly Let's face it; some animals unhealthier than soy products they do wear weird clothes and JACKIE PERRY they were dating. Even though Ml despise each other. There are so have always been used as food. If are. Still, soy burgers have never shave. They just have they dated for five long years, SOPHOMORE. many things about each other someone in the United States improved a lot since they were strong convictions and stand by they never lived with each other. that they had no clue about, decides that they like the taste of first made. them, and I support them all the INTERIOR DESIGN All they knew of each other even though they had dated for cute little kitty cats, they'll go to I think it actually tastes just as way. were the "big" things: personali- five years. jail for cruelty to animals as well good as or better than hamburg- But now it's suppertime, so I "I didn't have to wear ty, desires, fears, etc. But those Who knew that Suzy had as for being a sick cat-hater. er meat. Soy versions of meats think I'll have aT-bone steak and "little" things remained my hoody" such powerfully funky gas after Not that cat-hating is a crime are fine, but the dairy products a lot of cheese. unknown until it was too late. eating broccoli? How could Suzy in and of itself, but the hatred of made from that versatile bean It's great to be American. And they threatened to tear know that Bobby mutters like a them apart. possessed monkey in his sleep after a night of brief and awk- If they had lived with each ward lovemaking? How could other prior to marriage, they Bobby know that his monkey would have been able to make a LETTERSIX)Tili^mm I & muttering (which he is unaware much more educated decision of) keeps light-sleeping Suzy about marrying each other. awake all night, cursing his ape- Of course, this is assuming they had a traditional marriage "Deepthroat" (sic) occurs once in question the intent behind the RACHEL HAMLIN like ways? Here is some a 5-page review of an academic decision to mention me at all. On top of that, Bobbt refuses and didn't opt to live in different text dealing with censorship in Why is it important to the article FRESHMAN, VOCAL to put the toilet seat down, and houses or something like that. info to set the the film industry. The specific that I be mentioned by name? MUSIC EDUCATION sings like a crow in the shower. Some people do that. But since context of my reference is in The intention seems to be to It is a miracle that they have they were making the tradition- record straight regard to Miller v. California, a implicate me by association with 7 went outside made it this long. Another two al commitment, they were Supreme Court decision that "violence against women." without my coat." years of this, and they'll proba- walking into this with one eye During the past 24 hours, I established a new standard for 3) Though a minor point, the bly be at each other's throats. open and got themselves into a bind. have been questioned by several legal definitions of obscenity. misspelling of my last name My goodness, how could 1 am sure that there are some of my students and colleagues The BG News article failed to speaks to the overall degree of such a tragedy take place? They couples that made it just fine regarding a reference made to provide either the context of my care and accuracy in the article. were in love. They knew each reference or the intent of my without living together prior to me in the article "Grad student Again, this could have easily other like the palm of their review, aspects that could have hands They liked the same marriage, and there will be protests in class," which been clarified had the author easily been clarified. chosen to speak with me. movies and jokes. They hardly more. appeared in the Feb. 18 edition of 2) Since I am only referred to I have and continue to support ever argued. And the However, I would consider The BG News. Since I was not once in the article (and in a mis- the efforts of people everywhere romance.. .it was what novels these people a fortunate minor- approached or interviewed at leading manner, at that), and the to oppose violence and discrimi- were made of! What happened? ity. any time by the author of the sole purpose of the reference nation. KATI HARMS Well, they got to know each For the rest of us, we might piece I find it necessary to make seems to be to identify me as the other. want to think about that apart- a few clarifications: impetus for Ms Pfahlert's "per- CHARLES CUTHBERTSON FRESHMAN, INSTRUMEN- Sure they knew each other, ment before heading to the 1) My reference to formance art" (sic), I am left to GRADUATE STUDENT TAL MUSIC EDUCATION but when they settled in with altar. each other in that brand new "I turned off the heat apartment, living with each Send all opinions to: [email protected] and opened other every day, they really got Send all comments to: the window." to know each other. And what [email protected]

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By Chris Sheridan IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS Michigan up The got a lot better without giving a lot away, gening from the Atlanta Hawks yesterday in the most significant deal before the next for BG NBA trading deadline. Pistons president loe Dumars By Kevin Shields and nine assists. However, it's gave up a pair of first-round draft SP0R1S REPORTER l)ecn the play of guys like Andrew picks and four reserves — Bob Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor, Filbert, T.J. I lensick and Brandon Sura, Zeljko Rebraca, Lindsey Mich., is considered by many to Kaleniecki that has been a big Hunter and Chucky Atkins — in be the toughest hockey arena to part of their success. a three-way trade also involving win at in college hockey. I lensick. a freshman forward, the . This weekend, the Falcons will leads the team with 36 points off A total of four trades were look to go up there and lake a 10 goals and 26 assists. Kaleniecki made yesterday, two apiece by pair of games from a Michigan leads the team in goals with 14on the Utah lazz and Orlando team that has won 11 of their last the year and has eight assists to Magic. 12 games. It's streak that has put his total. By far the biggest was the the Wolverines at No. 3 in the Forward Dwight llelminen, Wallace deal, which adds a tal- country and in the top spot in the was named CCHA offensive ented offensive threat to a team league standings. player of the week for his three that went to the conference finals "It's patty evident right now goals and assist in Michigan's last season and has the East's that this is the best team in our sweep of Miami last weekend. He third-best record (34-221. league," head coach Scott Paluch has 10 goals and nine assists on "Them getting Rasheed is a said. "They've really had a go of it the year. great thing. I'm happy for those for a number of years, but this "That's the mark of real good guys," Knicks president Isiah year they've taken the last three teams," Paluch said. "They can Thomas said. "At least now or four weekends of teams that get scoring from a lot of different there's a couple teams over here arc close to them in the standings ways, lust when you think you've that can challenge Indiana and and a'ally proven they are the top got them figured out in terms of New Jersey." team. ihcy're on a real good role, shutting down one line, they The Pistons beat out the they're a tremendous team, espe- come at you with something else. Knicks to obtain Wallace, putting cially at home and it's a challenge They are just really deep at all together a package—a No. 1 and that we're looking forward to." positions and have some a parcel of players with expiring On offense, the Wolverines tremendous players." contracts — that was exactly Ben Swanger BG News have four solid lines that have In net, the Wolverines have what Atlanta wanted. been contributing all year. themselves one of the top goalies Detroit sent Rebraca and Sura TOUGH SERIES: Bowling Green's Ryan Minnabarriet looks to pass against Lake Superior State last leff Tambellini is the team's big to the Hawks, and Atkins and weekend. The Falcons travel to Michigan's Yost Ice Arena to play the No. 3 Wolverines for a two- star from last year and has 18 HOCKEY, PAGE 6 Hunter to the Celtics. game series, starting tonight. points this season on nine goals Gymnasts look to Falcons host red hot Kent team By Ryan Autullo header, the men's crowd will SPORTS REPORTER be filtering in for the second Bouncing back from a dis- half, and that could be the upset No. 19 Kent tressing loss is a challenge key, to get the crowd into it. If many athletes have to deal we play well in the first half 1 By lason A. Dixon step further. with. The mental and physi- think you will sec a 40-minute SPORTS REPORTER But it won't make the task any cal fatigue combined with the performance out of us." It was unwanted attention. easier. what ifs can be downright Kent surrenders just over Nevertheless, the Bowling Green "1 think it's good that we had a painful to a team or an indi- 60 points a game, good State gymnastics team earned it chance to see Kent State once this vidual in any sport. enough for second best in the when they frittered away an season, and we know we can com- Although Valentines Day MAG They have held their opportunity to drop Western pete with them," he said. "They was friendly to the Falcons as last two opponents, Marshall Michigan to 0-10 in the the regular- don't lose very often at home, but they routed Central Michigan and Ball State, to 20 percent season. we've done it before, and this is 69-51, the heartbreak came shooting or under in the first Now, with the benefit of hind- going to be a good challenge for four days later in the form of a half. sight, the Falcons us." 102-97 defeat in four over- Miller hopes to be able to (4-4, 2-1) will look "They don't lose KSU (8-1, 3- times at the hands of find ways to score, whether it to bounce back very often at 0), which is host- Northern Illinois. be against KSU's man-to- when they travel ing its final The perfect remedy would man or zone defense. batde Kent State home, but we've home meet of be a game against a weaker "I'm interested to see what and George [beat them] before, the season, is opponent. Forget it. BGSU defense Uiey come out with. Washington in the ranked 19th in will take on a scoring hot Kent We've seen both this year," MAC. main gym and this is going to the country and State team tomorrow at Miller said. "They have a 67" tonight at 7 p.m. be a good chal- averages a Anderson Arena. The two center and ouis is 5' 11", so it "I think that we 195.4571 team teams have identical 15-8,8-4 will be elilIHUIt to score." beat ourselves last lenge for us." . score. (MAC) records. The center Uiat Miller is weekend against Head coach Falcon head coach Curt referring to is junior Andrea DAN CONNEUY.BG COACH Western Michigan, Brice Biggin said Miller believes that his squad Csaszar. The native of they didn't beat this will be an needs to play a solid first half Hungary is averaging 12.6 us," BG head coach Dan Connelly important meet for his team. to have a shot at defeating the ppg while scooping up 8.5 said. "This was and still is a young "We're pretty excited because Golden Flashes, who have rebounds. Sophomore power team, but they're continuing to this is our last home meet, so we won four of their last five con- forward Lindsay Shearer is improve, and 1 think everyone's want to go out there ... perform tests, scoring 13.9 ppg to comple- ready to get back out there and well and send our seniors out on a "Since I've been here we've ment Csaszar in the Golden have a better performance.'' high note." he said. "I think our played Kent State very well for Flashes' inside game. Having proven they can com- conference is so evenly matched, halves, we have not been able "They have a tremendous pete with the Mid-American and that makes home meets really to string together a 40-minute starting five and you have to Conference's elite in the Golden important, because you know you game," Miller said. "Clearly if start with Csaszar," Miller M*eM«tz|MBGN»n Flashes two weeks ago at the All- have to go on the road and com- we don't have a good first half said. "She has the ability to HARD-FOUGHT LOSS: Bowling Green's Ali Mann gets past a Ohio Championships, Connelly Kent State can blow us out. especially the way they have Northern Illinois defender tor a shot in Wednesday's loss The said the team is ready to take it a GYMNASTICS, PAGE 7 WOMEN'S BBALL, PAGE 7 been playing. With a double- Falcons host Kent State tomorrow.

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4 Friday, February 20,2004 WWW.BGNEWS.COM QIIOTKI rxQuarc www.bsnews.com/opinion "He decided to invade Kuwait because he was probably not in his normal state. He was on drugs and drugs made him lose his mind." ISSAM RASHID WALIfta former senior aide of Saddam Husein, claiming ihe dictator was "heavily into drugs," including heroin, (wwiwfcami OPINION MPAA has a right to take action I -wire I Boston I nivcrsilv %*ir The Motion Picture which has Bled oudandish law- involved in each film and more likely to download films. It is ate the theatre atmosphere. anytime soon and they are react- Association of America has suits charging enormous sums of people lose money off every educational activities like the Still, the MPAA has every right ing in a much more reasonable announced that it will attempt to money for every song down- downloaded movie. commercials that the RIM to go after the people who share manner than the PJAA subdue the increasing problem loaded. The MPAA must only tar- The MPAA has made this mes- should have done long ago — movies and those who rip If either association wants to of illegal film downloads. get the biggest file-sharers — sage clear to people through highlighting those who lose movies off DVDs. The MPAA make a convincing statement, The MPAA has stumbled upon those who devote entire hard public service announcements. when films are downloaded. must go after people trying to proper (and rational! action a good idea — deciding to edu- drives to the activity. Each commercial depicts some- But the quality of movie down- recreate that atmosphere for free must be taken. The MPAA has cate the public and then sue While the MPAA makes a one who works on the smaller, loads also make sharing them in a reasonable fashion. By going the right idea in educating peo- those who still do not comply decent amount of money off box yet still important, aspects of different in severity from sharing after the source of the problem ple about the problem before with regulations. But if the MPAA office proceeds alone, millions of each film - a well-planned music. Movies downloaded and and those committing the most going after them, and while it does decide to sue movie down- dollars are put into the creation advertising campaign that shared online are of much poor- offenses, a larger message will be does have the right to be com- loaders, it must take a different of films and the hundreds of should have left a mark on er quality than movies being sent. pensated for its losses, it must approach than the Recording people involved in the making moviegoers, making them more shown in the theaters. And no The MPAA has admitted that not do so in the same way as the Industry Association of America, the movie. More people are sympathetic and possibly less computer screen will ever recre- the problem will not go away RIAA

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don't taste nearly as good. PEOPLE DAVID cats shouldn't go all the way to LAWSON making Snowball the Siamese a Maybe it's just me, but think- marriage has benefits culinary experiment. ing about soy-based ice cream ON THE STREET lopped with dairy-free soymilk U-wire Columnist In some other countries, eat- What did you do to ing a cat is a delicacy instead of a chocolate sauce doesn't exactly they learned was not very crime, lust as we eat pork while give me an appetite. enjoy yesterday's KHARY romantic. So as romantic as it seems to The other day I was handed a others would never think of eat- What would become of our JACKSON heat wave? wait until marriage to shack in pamphlet about veganism and ing a pig because of their reli- world if the mothers in TV shows Opinion Columnist with each other, the practical how it helps to save the environ- gious beliefs. came up stairs whenever their end of a lifelong commitment ment as well as oppose cruelty to Everyone in the world has son's friends came over and said The big day has come. Suzy animals. something thai they would never "Hi boys, would you like some should be examined, as well. and Bobby, after five years of At first 1 thought I'd just take do or are afraid of for some rea- yummy soy cookies and Because it is my humble opin- dating, are finally getting mar- the pamphlet and politely throw son. I have a huge phobia that soymilk?" ion that a couple can be as ried. it into the next trash can. involves falling in an elevator, Besides the fact that the kid romantically in the clouds as They're nervous, excited and But after seeing all the animals but that's another story. wouldn't have any friends any- they like, but their marriage will their emotions are completely on the front cover looking Vegaas aren't as crazy as the more, the idea of cookies made not stand the test of time with- out of whack. imploringly into my eyes I felt a people who eat steak at every without dairy products just out practical grounding. And Bobby nearly lost the wed- touch of sentiment toward those meal and have "Beef, it's what's seems wrong somehow. ASHLEY MARTIN knowing as much about each ding ring at his bachelor party crazy old vegans and decided I'd for dinner" stickers on their pick- Veganism seems to go a bit too FRESHMAN, EARLY other as possible beforehand while the blond stripper was will raise the possibility of their at least look at the pictures. up trucks. Eating Bessie for far. Simple vegetarianism, while CHILDHOOD EDUCATION The whole thing was all about breakfast, lunch, dinner and as a still "indulging" in dairy products straddling his leg. The fact that celebrating a 50th wedding how the meal factories and dairy midnight snack seems not only such as cow milk and cheese, is he was drunk didn't help. anniversary. farms, besides being evil animal unimaginative hut it also sounds much easier to do, as well as less "Went to the Union to Of course, Suzy wasn't per- Those little things they never killing facilities, are all dirty and a little bit like a developing cow expensive than veganism. eat instead of going to fect, either. She was also drunk, knew about ended up eating at overcrowded with our precious fetish. Usually, the soy cheeses and the dosest cafeteria." and nearly spilled red wine on each other, and though they animal friends. Of course they're Maybe they should go to a eggs replacements are almost her wedding dress, which was tried to ignore or put up with on her bed at her bachelorette only mentioning the worst case psychologist and discuss their double the price of the regular them, their relationship began parry. scenarios, but their point that overwhelming hatred of the poor product even though there is less to suffer. They were besieged However, they were fortunate the animals are not being ethi- little spotted cow that's never in the soy product packages. with resentment and frustra- enough to make it to the wed- cally treated is a good one. hurt anything except for the Veganism may be an ideal sit- tion. Is this what living with ding day without any disasters. My only questions are grass. uation but most people either each other was going to be like whether or not cows have ethical I don't know, maybe it's just can't afford to pay the exorbitant It is the most romantic day of for the rest of their lives? What rights, and how a meat company that steak tastes better than soy prices or give up dairy products their lives, and they know they were they going to do? could infringe the constitutional lunchmeat, but it also has much or meat. are the luckiest people in the Actually, this entire issue world. rights of an egg-laying hen? more fat, and is generally Vegans aren't psychos, even if could have been avoided while Two years later, they secretly Let's face it; some animals unhealthier than soy products they do wear weird clothes and JACKIE PERRY they were dating. Even though despise each other. There are so have always been used as food. If are. Still, soy burgers have never shave. They just have they dated for five long years, SOPHOMORE, many things about each other someone in the United States improved a lot since they were strong convictions and stand by they never lived with each other. that they had no clue about, decides that they like the taste of first made. them, and I support them all the INTERIOR DESIGN All they knew of each other cute little kitty cats, they'll go to I think it actually tastes just as way. even though they had dated for five years. were the "big" things: personali- jail for cruelty to animals as well good as or better than hamburg- But now it's suppertime, so I "I didn't have to wear ty, desires, fears, etc. But those Who knew that Suzy had as for being a sick cat-hater. er meat. Soy versions of meats think I'll have a T-bone steak and "little" things remained my hoody" such powerfully funky gas after Not that cat-hating is a crime are fine, but the dairy products a lot of cheese. unknown until it was too late. eating broccoli? How could Suzy in and of itself, but the hatred of made from that versatile bean It's great to be American. know that Bobby mutters like a And they threatened to tear possessed monkey in his sleep them apart. after a night of brief and awk- If they had lived with each ward lovemaking? How could other prior to marriage, they Bobby know that his monkey would have been able to make a LETTERS TO THE EDITOR muttering (which he is unaware much more educated decision of) keeps light-sleeping Suzy about marrying each other. awake all night, cursing his ape- Of course, this is assuming they had a traditional marriage "Deepthroat" (sic) occurs once in question the intent behind the RACHEL HAMLIN like ways? Here is some a 5-page review of an academic decision to mention me at all. On top of that, Bobbt refuses and didn't opt to live in different text dealing with censorship in Why is it important to the article FRESHMAN, VOCAL to put the toilet seat down, and houses or something like that. info to set the the film industry. The specific that I be mentioned by name? MUSIC EDUCATION sings like a crow in the shower. Some people do that. But since context of my reference is in The intention seems to be to It is a miracle that they have they were making the tradition- record straight regard to Miller v. California, a implicate me by association with "J went outside made it this long. Another two al commitment, they were Supreme Court decision that "violence against women." without my coat." years of this, and they'll proba- walking into this with one eye During the past 24 hours, I established a new standard for 3) Though a minor point, the bly be at each other's throats. open and got themselves into a have been questioned by several legal definitions of obscenity. misspelling of my last name My goodness, how could bind. of my students and colleagues The BG News article failed to speaks to the overall degree of such a tragedy take place? They 1 am sure that there are some provide either the context of my regarding a reference made to care and accuracy in the article. were in love. They knew each couples that made it just fine reference or the intent of my Again, this could have easily without living together prior to me in the article "Grad student other like the palm of their review, aspects that could have been clarified had the author marriage, and there will be protests in class," which hands. They liked the same easily been clarified. chosen to speak with me. movies and jokes. They hardly more. appeared in the Feb. 18 edition of 2) Since I am only referred to I have and continue to support ever argued. And the However, I would consider The BG News. Since I was not once in the article (and in a mis- the efforts of people everywhere romance.. .it was what novels these people a fortunate minor- approached or interviewed at leading manner, at that), and the to oppose violence and discrimi- were made oil What happened? ity. any time by the author of the sole purpose of the reference nation. KATI HARMS Well, they got to know each For the rest of us, we might piece I find it necessary to make seems to be to identify me as the oilier. want to think about that apart- a few clarifications: impetus for Ms Pfahlert's "per- CHARLES CUTHBERTS0N FRESHMAN, INSTRUMEN- Sure they knew each other, ment before heading to the 1) My reference to formance an" (sic), I am left to GRADUATE STUDENT TAL MUSIC EDUCATION but when they settled in with altar. each other in that brand new "I turned off the heat apartment, living with each Send all opinions to: [email protected] and opened othe- every day, they really got Send all comments to: the window." to know each other. And what [email protected]

CARRIE WHITAKER, MANAGING EDITOR MATT IVEY, GRAPHICS EDITOR The BG News Submission Policy MATT HOFNER COPY CHEF ALLISON HALCO, CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are to be POLICIES E-mail submissions as an attach- fewer than 500 words. These arc usu-; Letters to the Editor and Guest ment to [email protected] with BGNEWS DAVID SCHRAG, CITY NEWS EDITOR ally in response to a current issue on Columns are printed as space on the the subject line marked "Letter to the KARA HULL, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DAVID SCHARFELD, ONLINE EDITOR the University's campus or the Opinion Page permits. Additional Editor" or "Guest Column." Only e- Bowl ing Green area. Letters to the Editor or Guest JAYME RAMSON. SPORTS EDITOR mailed letters and columns will be Columns may be published online. 210 West Hall GUEST COLUMNS are longer pieces Name, year and phone number considered for printing. All letters are Bowling Green State University DAVID Y0DER, OPINION EDITOR between 600 and 800 words. These should be induced for verification subject to review for length and clari- Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 ANGELA G0RTER, PULSE EDITOR are usually also in response to a cur- Crposes. Personal attacks, unveri- ty before printing. Phone: (419) 372-6966 rent issue on the Ururersitys campus j 1 information or anonymous sub- Opinion columns do not necessar- E-mail: [email protected] MIKE METZGER, SPORTS PHOTO EDITOR or the Bowling Green area. missions will not be printed. ily reflect the views of The BG News. Web site: http://www.bgnews.com ASHLEY KUNTZ, NEWS PHOTO EDITOR TIFFANI MCKENZIE, FEATURES EDITOR KEN EDWARDS, WEBMASTER BGNEWS BASKETBALL: THE BG MEN ARE HOME FOR FOUR STRAIGHT GAMES; PAGE 6 SPORTS BRIEFING FRIDAY BG's Wenzel, Austin February 20, named to Academic 2004 All-District Team CLEVELAND, Ohio — 1\vo members of the Bowling twww.bgnews.com/sports Green women's basketball team were selected to the BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY District IV Academic All- District Team, CoSIDA offi- cials announced yesterday. Senior Stefanie Wenzel was named to the first team, becoming the first Falcon on the first team since 1999. Bowling Green's senior co- captain will be on the Academic All-America ballot. Golfers back in action in S.C. Senior and fellow co-cap- tain Lindsay Austin was By Adain Hrttzak Adam Balls, who shot a team- had a very good fall, so I'm hop- Carolina], which will be our first [the layoff] well," Winger said. selected to the third team. SPORTS REPORTER low 72.57 average in the fall. The ing that it carries over into the time outdoors since October," BG will have a few advantages Student athletes with a Getting back in to the swing of rest of the field for BG will be spring." Winger said. "We've Winger said. "It's always interest-' heading into the Classic. Being grade point average 3.20 or tilings since their break from fall sophomores Heath Ziglar, who worked hard this winter, as ing coining out of die winter, you that Ziglar. from Orlando, and higher who start or are key action, the Bowling Green men's won the Earl Yestingsmeier much as we could, with strength have no idea how |the team] are Inpez, from Texas, arc southern reserves qualify to be nomi- golf team is ready to get back on Invitational last October, Adam and conditioning and their going to play. They're excited, guys, Winger thinks they will nated. the course. Cordes, Tommy I.opcz and indoor work al the Field House." obviously, to get out of |BG| and benefit from the Bermuda grass Traveling to South Carolina junior Craig Pickerel. Before the tournament starts get to somewhere where it's on the course, which players this weekend, the Falcons will BG head coach Garry Winger, Monday, die Falcons will be able warmer to play." from the north are not used to compete in the Charleston in his sixth year guiding the to get oul of the cold Northwest The long layoff can be difficult playing on. Another bonus for Southern University Spring Kick- Falcons, is excited about his Ohio weather and gel a workout for the players because they lose BG is that the tournament course Off Classic Monday and Tuesday. team getting back into competi- in. their feel around the course, in Charleston is an Arthur Hill's Pistons add It will be BG's first time playing in tion. "The good thing is we are which Winger is well aware of. design, which is the same as this tournament. "We've got a good, solid team going to get a chance to practice "We have five mature guys and Stoneridge, where the Falcon to offensive The Falcons are led by senior from one through five, and we Saturday in Columbia (South I think they are going to handle golfers play and practice. power with Wallace deal By Chris Sheridan THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Michigan up The Detroit Pistons got a lot better without giving a lot away, getting Rasheed Wallace from the Atlanta Hawks yesterday in the most significant deal before the next for BG NBA trading deadline. Pistons president |oe Dumars By Kevin Shields and nine assists. However, it's gave up a pair of first-round draft SPORTS REPORTER been the play of guys like Andrew picks and four reserves — Bob Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor, Ebbett.T.I. Hensickand Brandon Sura, Zeljko Rebraca, Lindsey Mich., is considered by many to Kaleniecki that has been a big Hunter and Chucky Atkins — in be die toughest hockey arena to part of Uieir success. a three-way trade also involving win al in college hockey. I lensick, a freshman forward, the Boston Celtics. This weekend, the Falcons will leads the team with 36 points off A total of four trades were look to go up there and take a 10 goals and 26 assists. Kaleniecki made yesterday, two apiece by pair of games from a Michigan leads the team in goals with 14on the Utah Jazz and Orlando team that has won 11 of their last the year and has eight assists to Magic. 12 games. It's streak that has put his total. By far the biggest was the the Wolverines at No. 3 in the Forward Dwight llelminen. Wallace deal, which adds a tal- country and in the top spot in The was named CCHA offensive ented offensive threat to a team league standings. player of the week for his three that went to the conference finals "It's pretty evident riglii now goals and assist in Michigan's last season and has the East's dial this is the best team in our sweep of Miami last weekend. He third-best record (34-22). league," head coach Scott Paluch has 10 goals and nine assists on "Them getting Rasheed is a said "They've really had a go of it Ibe \ 'car. great thing. I'm happy for those for a number of years, but this "That's the mark of real good guys," Knicks president lsiah year they've taken the last three teams," ftduch said. "They can Thomas said. "At least now or four weekends of teams that get scoring from a lot of different there's a couple teams over here are close to them in the standings ways. Just when you think you've that can challenge Indiana and and really proven they are die top got diem figured out in terms of New Jersey." team. They're on a real good role, shutting down one line, they The Pistons beat out the they're a tremendous team, espe- come at you widi something else Knicks to obtain Wallace, putting cially at home and it's a challenge They are just really deep at all together a package — a No. 1 and that we're looking forward to." positions and have some a parcel of players with expiring On offense, the Wolverines tremendous players." In net, the Wolverines have contracts — that was exacdy Ben Swanter BG News have four solid lines that have what Atlanta wanted. been contributing all year. themselves one of the top goalies Detroit sent Rebraca and Sura TOUGH SERIES: Bowling Green's Ryan Minnabarriet looks to pass against Lake Superior State last left Tambellini is the team's big weekend. The Falcons travel to Michigan's Yost Ice Arena to play the No. 3 Wolverines tor a two- star from last year and has 18 to the Hawks, and Atkins and HOCKEY, PAGE 6 Hunter to the Celtics. game series, starting tonight. points this season on nine goals Gymnasts look to Falcons host red hot Kent team By Ryan Autullo header, the men's crowd will SPORTS REPORTER be filtering in for the second Bouncing back from a dis- half, and that could be the upset No. 19 Kent tressing loss is a challenge key, to get the crowd into it. If many athletes have to deal we play well in the first half I By lason A. Diion step further. with. The mental and physi- think you will see a 40- minute SPORTS REPORTER But it won't make the task any cal fatigue combined with the performance out of us." It was unwanted attention. easier. what ifs can be downright Kent surrenders just over Nevertheless, the Bowling Green "I think it's good that we had a painful to a team or an indi- 60 points a game, good State gymnastics team earned it chance to see Kent State once this vidual in any sport. enough for second best in the when they frittered away an season, and we know we can com- Although Valentines Day MAC. They have held their i opportunity to drop Western pete with them," he said. "They was friendly to the Falcons as last two opponents, Marshall Michigan to 0-10 in the the regular- don't lose very often at home, but they routed Central Michigan and Ball State, to 20 percent season. we've done it before, and this is 69-51, the heartbreak came shooting or under in the first l 1 'ill Lj Ml Now, with the benefit of hind- going to be a good challenge for four days later in the form of a half. sight, the Falcons us." 102-97 defeat in four over- Miller hopes to be able to (4-4, 2-1) will look "They don't lose KSU (8-1, 3- times at the hands of find ways to score, whether it Vl to bounce back very often at 0|, which is host- Northern Illinois. be against KSU's man-to- when they travel ing its final The perfect remedy would man or zone defense. J battle Kent State home, but we've home meet of be a game against a weaker "I'm interested to see what and George [beat them] before, the season, is opponent. Forget it. BGSU defense they come out with. - - *■ / 1 ivsr Washington in the ranked 19th in will take on a scoring hot Kent We've seen both this year," MAC. main gym and this is going to the country and State team tomorrow at Miller said. "They have a 67" tonight at 7 p.m. be a good chal- averages a Anderson Arena. The two center and ours is 5' 11", so it il "I think that we 195.4571 team teams have identical 15-8,8-4 will be difficult to score." beat ourselves last lenge for us." . score. (MAC) records. The center that Miller is Head coach Falcon head coach Curt referring to is junior Andrea weekend against DAN CONNELLY, BG COACH Western Michigan, I Si HI ■ Biggin said Miller believes that his squad Csaszar. The native of they didn't beat this will be an needs to play a solid first half Hungary is averaging 12.6 us," BG head coach Dan Connelly important meet for his team. to have a shot at defeating the ppg while scooping up 8.5 said. "This was and still is a young "We're pretty excited because Golden Flashes, who have rebounds. Sophomore power team, but they're continuing to this is our last home meet, so we won four of their last five con- forward Lindsay Shearer is improve, and I think everyone's want to go out there ... perform tests. scoring 13.9 ppg to comple- ready to get back out there and well and send our seniors out on a "Since I've been here we've ment Csaszar in the Golden have a better performance." high note." he said. "I think our played Kent State very well for Flashes' inside game. Having proven they can com- conference is so evenly matched, halves, we have not been able "They have a tremendous pete with the Mid-American and that makes home meets really to string together a 40- minute starting five and you have to ■ten.. Conference's elite in the Golden important, because you know you game," Miller said. "Clearly if start with Csaszar," Miller Mike KetojwBG News we don't have a good first half said. "She has the ability to Flashes two weeks ago at the All- have to go on the road and com- HARD-FOUGHT LOSS: Bowling Green's Ali Mann gets past a Ohio Championships, Connelly Kent State can blow us out, especially the way they have Northern Illinois defender for a shot in Wednesday's loss. The said the team is ready to take it a GYMNASTICS, PAGE 7 WOMEN'S BBALL PAGE 7 been playing. With a double- Falcons host Kent State tomorrow.

GET IN ON THE ACTION AT WWW.B6NEWS.COM/SP0RTS 4 Friday, February 20,2004 WWW.BGNEWS.COM www.bgnews.com/opinion QUOTEUNQUOTK "He decided to invade Kuwait because he was probably not in his normal state. He was on drugs and drugs made him lose his mind." lSSAMRASHIDWAUUa former senior aide of Saddam Husein, claiming the dictator was "heavily into drugs^' including heroin. [wi«wwfcam) OPINION MPAA has a right to take action I -wire I Hosioii I niwTsiiv ^ir The Motion Picture which has filed oudandish law- involved in each film and more likely to download films. It is ate the theatre atmosphere. anytime soon and they are react- Association of America has suits charging enormous sums of people lose money off every educational activities like the Still, the MPAA has every right ing in a much more reasonable announced that it will attempt to money for every song down- downloaded movie. commercials that the RIAA to go after the people who share manner than the RIAA. subdue the increasing problem loaded. The MPAA must only tar- The MPAA has made this mes- should have done long ago — movies and those who rip If either association wants to of illegal film downloads. get the biggest file-sharers — sage clear to people through highlighting those who lose movies off DVDs. The MPAA make a convincing statement, The MPAA has stumbled upon those who devote entire hard public service announcements. when films are downloaded. must go after people trying to proper (and rational) action a good idea — deciding to edu- drives to the activity. Each commercial depicts some- But the quality of movie down- recreate that atmosphere for free must be taken. The MPAA has cate die public and then sue While the MPAA makes a one who works on the smaller, loads also make sharing them in a reasonable fashion. By going the right idea in educating peo- those who still do not comply decent amount of money off box yet still important, aspects of different in severity from sharing after the source of the problem ple about the problem before with regulations. But if the MPAA office proceeds alone, millions of each film - a well-planned music. Movies downloaded and and those committing the most going after them, and while it does decide to sue movie down- dollars are put into the creation advertising campaign that shared online are of much poor- offenses, a larger message will be does have the right to be com- loaders, it must take a different of films and the hundreds of should have left a marie on er quality than movies being sent. pensated for its losses, it must approach than the Recording people involved in the making moviegoers, making them more shown in the theaters. And no The MPAA has admitted that not do so in the same way as the Industry Association of America, the movie. More people are sympathetic and possibly less computer screen will ever recre- the problem will not go away RIAA

Do vegans actually save animals? Cohabitation before PEOPLE DAVID cats shouldn't go all the way to don't taste nearly as good. LAWS0N making Snowball the Siamese a Maybe it's just me, but think- marriage has benefits culinary experiment. ing about soy-based ice cream ON THE STREET In some other countries, eat- lopped with dairy-free soymilk V-wire Columnist What did you do to they learned was not very ing a cat is a delicacy instead of a chocolate sauce doesn't exactly crime. lust as we eat pork while give me an appetite. enjoy yesterday's KHARY romantic. So as romantic as it seems to The other day I was handed a others would never think of eat- What would become of our JACKSON heat wave? wait until marriage to shack in pamphlet about veganism and ing a pig because of their reli- world if the mothers in TV shows Opinion Columnist with each other, the practical how it helps to save the environ- gious beliefs. came up stairs whenever their end of a lifelong commitment ment as well as oppose cruelty to Everyone in the world has son's friends came over and said The big day has come. Suzy should be examined, as well. animals. something that they would never "Hi boys, would you like some and Bobby, after five years of Ai first I thought I'd just take do or are afraid of for some rea- yummy soy cookies and Because it is my humble opin- dating, are finally getting mar- the pamphlet and politely throw son. I have a huge phobia that soymilk?" ion that a couple can be as ried. it into the next trash can. involves falling in an elevator, Besides the fact that the kid romantically in the clouds as They're nervous, excited and But after seeing all the animals but that's another story. wouldn't have any friends any- they like, but their marriage will their emotions are completely on the front cover looking Vegans aren't as crazy as the more, the idea of cookies made not stand the test of time with- out of whack. imploringly into my eyes I felt a people who eat steak at every without dairy products just out practical grounding. And Bobby nearly lost the wed- touch of sentiment toward those meal and have "Beef, it's what's seems wrong somehow. ASHLEY MARTIN knowing as much about each ding ring at his bachelor party crazy old vegans and decided I'd for dinner" stickers on their pick- Veganism seems to go a bit too FRESHMAN, EARLY other as possible beforehand while the blond stripper was at least look at the pictures. up trucks. Eating Bessie for far. Simple vegetarianism, while will raise the possibility of their CHILDHOOD EDUCATION straddling his leg. The fact that The whole thing was all about breakfast, lunch, dinner and as a still "indulging" in dairy products celebrating a 50th wedding he was drunk didn't help. how the meat factories and dairy midnight snack seems not only such as cow milk and cheese, is anniversary. Of course, Suzy wasn't per- farms, besides being evil animal unimaginative but it also sounds much easier to do, as well as less "Went to the Union to Those little things they never fect, either. She was also drunk, killing facilities, are all dirty and a little bit like a developing cow expensive titan veganism. eat instead of going to knew about ended up eating at overcrowded with our precious fetish. Usually, the soy cheeses and and nearly spilled red wine on each other, and though they the closest cafeteria." her wedding dress, which was animal friends. Of course they're Maybe they should go to a eggs replacements are almost tried to ignore or put up with only mentioning the worst case psychologist and discuss their double the price of the regular on her bed at her bachelorerte them, their relationship began scenarios, but their point that overwhelming hatred of the poor product even though there is less party. to suffer. They were besieged the animals are not being ethi- little spotted cow that's never in the soy product packages. However, they were fortunate with resentment and frustra- enough to make it to the wed- cally treated is a good one. hurt anything except for the Veganism may be an ideal sit- tion. Is this what living with My only questions are grass. uation but most people either ding day without any disasters. each other was going to be like It is the most romantic day of whether or not cows have ethical I don't know, maybe it's just can't afford to pay the exorbitant for the rest of their lives? What their lives, and they know they rights, and how a meat company that steak tastes better than soy prices or give up dairy products were they going to do? are the luckiest people in the could infringe the constitutional lunchmeat, but it also has much or meat. Actually, this entire issue world. rights of an egg-laying hen? more fat, and is generally Vegans aren't psychos, even if could have been avoided while Two years later, they secretly Let's face it; some animals unhealthier than soy products they do wear weird clothes and JACKIE PERRY they were dating. Even though despise each other. There are so have always been used as food. If are. Still, soy burgers have never shave. They just have they dated for five long years, SOPHOMORE, many things about each other someone in the United States improved a lot since they were strong convictions and stand by they never lived with each other. thai they had no clue about, decides that they like the taste of first made. them, and I support them all the INTERIOR DESIGN All they knew of each other even though they had dated for cute little kitty cats, they'll go to I think it actually tastes just as way. five years. were the "big" things: personali- jail for cruelty to animals as well good as or better than hamburg- But now it's suppertime, so I "I didn't have to wear Who knew that Suzy had ty, desires, fears, etc. But those as for being a sick cat-hater. er meat. Soy versions of meats think I'll have aT-bone steak and my hoody." such powerfully funky gas after "little" things remained Not that cat-hating is a crime are fine, but the dairy products a lot of cheese. eating broccoli? How could Suzy unknown until it was too late. in and of itself, but the hatred of made from that versatile bean It's great to be American. know that Bobby mutters like a And they threatened to tear possessed monkey in his sleep them apart. after a night of brief and awk- If they had lived with each ward lovemaklng? How could other prior to marriage, they Bobby know that his monkey would have been able to make a LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. muttering (which he is unaware much more educated decision of) keeps light-sleeping Suzy about marrying each other. awake all night, cursing his ape- Of course, thus is assuming they had a traditional marriage "Deepthroat" (sic) occurs once in question the intent behind the RACHEL HAMLIN like ways? Here is some a 5-page review of an academic decision to mention me at all. On top of thai, Bobbt refuses and didn't opt to live in different text dealing with censorship in Why is it important to the article FRESHMAN, VOCAL to put the toilet seat down, and houses or something like that. info to set the the film industry. The specific that I be mentioned by name? MUSIC EDUCATION sings like a crow in the shower. Some people do that. But since context of my reference is in The intention seems to be to It is a miracle that they have they were making the tradition- record straight regard to Miller v. California, a implicate me by association with "/ went outside made it this long. Another two al commitment, they were Supreme Court decision that "violence against women." without my coat." years of this, and they'll proba- walking into this with one eye During the past 24 hours, I established a new standard for 3) Though a minor point, the bly be at each other's throats. open and got themselves into a have been questioned by several legal definitions of obscenity. misspelling of my last name My goodness, how could bind. The BG News article failed to of my students and colleagues speaks to the overall degree of such a tragedy take place? They I am sure that there are some provide either the context of my care and accuracy in the article. couples that made it just fine regarding a reference made to were in love. They knew each reference or the intent of my Again, this could have easily me in the article "Grad student other like the palm of their without living together prior to review, aspects that could have been clarified had the author marriage, and there will be protests in class," which hands They liked the same easily been clarified. chosen to speak with me. movies and jokes. They hardly more. appeared in the Feb. 18 edition of 2) Since I am only referred to I have and continue to support ever argued. And the However, I would consider The BG News. Since I was not once in the article (and in a mis- the efforts of people everywhere romance...it was what novels these people a fortunate minor- approached or interviewed at leading manner, at that), and the to oppose violence and discrimi- were made of! What happened? ity. any time by the author of the sole purpose of the reference nation. KATI HARMS Well, they got to know each For the rest of us, we might piece 1 find it necessary to make seems to be to identify me as the other. want to think about that apart- FRESHMAN, INSTRUMEN- a few clarifications: impetus for Ms Pfahlert's "per- CHARLES CUTHBERTSON Sure they knew each other, ment before heading to the 1) My reference to formance art" (sic), 1 am left to GRADUATE STUDENT TAL MUSIC EDUCATION but when they settled in with altar. each other in that brand new "I turned off the heat apartment, living with each Send all opinions to: [email protected] and opened othc every day, (hey really got Send all comments to: the window." to know each other. And what [email protected]

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Web site: http://www.bgnews.com ASHLEY KUNTZ, NEWS PHOTO EDITOR TIFFANI MCKENZIE, FEATURES EDITOR KEN EDWARDS, WEBMASTER BG NEWS BASKETBALL: THE BG MEN ARE HOME FOR FOUR STRAIGHT GAMES; PAGE 6 SPORTS BRIEFING FRIDAY BG's Wenzel, Austin February 20, named to Academic 2004 All-District Team CLEVELAND, Ohio — 1\vo members of the Bowling www.bgnews.com/sports Green women's basketball team were selected to the BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY District IV Academic All- District Team, CoSIDA offi- cials announced yesterday. Senior Stefanie Wenzel was named to the first team, becoming the first Falcon on the first team since 1999. Bowling Green's senior co- captain will be on the Golfers back in action in S.C. Academic All-America ballot. Senior and fellow co-cap- tain Lindsay Austin was ByAdamHritzak Adam Balls, who shot a team- had a very good fall, so I'm hop- Carolinal, which will be our first I the layoff I well," Winger said. selected to the third team. SPORTS REPORTER low 72.57 average in the fall. The ing that it carries over into the time outdoors since October," BG will have a few advantages Student athletes with a Getting back in to the swing of rest of the field for BG will be spring," Winger said. "We've Winger said. "It's always interest- heading into the Classic. Being grade point average 3.20 or things since their break from fall sophomores Heath Ziglar, who worked hard this winter, as ing coming out of the winter, you that Ziglar, from Orlando, and higher who start or are key action, the Bowling Green men's won the Earl Yestingsmeier much as we could, with strength have no idea how |the teaml are Lopez, from Texas, are southern reserves qualify to be nomi- golf team is ready to get back on Invitational last October, Adam and conditioning and their going to play. They're excited, guys, Winger thinks they will nated. the course. Cordes, Tommy Lopez and indoor work at the Field House." obviously, to get out of (BG| and benefit from the Bennuda grass Traveling to South Carolina junior Craig Pickerel. Before the tournament starts get to somewhere where it's on the course, which players this weekend, the Falcons will BG head coach Carry Winger, Monday, the Falcons will be able warmer to play." from the north are not used to compete in the Charleston in his sixth year guiding the to get out of the cold Northwest The long layoff can be difficult playing on. Another bonus for Southern University Spring Kick- Falcons, is excited about his Ohio weather and get a workout for the players because they lose BG is that the tournament course Off Classic Monday andTuesday. team getting back into competi- in. their feel around the course, in Charleston is an Arthur Hill's Pistons add It will be BG's first time playing in tion. "The good thing is we are which Winger is well aware of. design, which is the same as this tournament "We've got a good, solid team going to get a chance to practice "We have five mature guys and Stoneridge, where the Falcon to offensive The Falcons are led by senior from one through five, and we Saturday in Columbia (South I think they are going to handle golfers play and practice. power with Wallace deal By Chris Sheridan IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS Michigan up The Detroit Pistons got a lot better without giving a lot away, getting Rasheed Wallace from the Atlanta Hawks yesterday in the most significant deal before the next for BG NBA trading deadline. Pistons president )oc Dumars By Kevin Shields and nine assists. However, it's gave up a pair of first-round draft SPORTS REPORTER been the play of guys like Andrew picks and four reserves — Bob Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor, Ebbett, T.J. I lensick and Brandon Sura, Zeljko Rebraca, Lindsey Mich., is considered by many to Kaleniecki that has been a big Hunter and Chucky Atkins — in be the toughest hockey arena to pan of their success. a three-way trade also involving win at in college hockey. I lensick, a freshman forward, the Boston Celtics. This weekend, the Falcons will leads the team with 36 points off A total of four trades were look to go up there and take a 10 goals and 26 assists. Kaleniecki made yesterday, two apiece by pair of games from a Michigan leads the team in goals with 14 on the Utah lazz and Orlando team that has won 11 of their last the year and has eight assists to Magic. 12 games. It's streak that has put his total. By far the biggest was the the Wolverines at No. 3 in the Forward Dwight llelminen. Wallace deal, which adds a tal- country and in the top spot in the was named CCHA offensive ented offensive threat to a team league standings. player of the week for his three that went to the conference finals "It's pretty evident right now goals and assist in Michigan's last season and has the East's that this is the best team in our sweep of Miami last weekend. I le third-best record (34-22). league." head coach Scott Paluch has 10 goals and nine assists on "Them getting Rasheed is a said. "They've really had a go of it the year. great thing. I'm happy for those for a number of years, but this "That's the mark of real good guys," Knicks president Isiah year they've taken the last three teams," Paluch said, "ihey can Thomas said. "At least now or four weekends of teams that get scoring from a lot of different there's a couple teams over here are close to them in the standings ways, lust when you think you've that can challenge Indiana and and really proven they are the top got them figured out in terms of New Jersey." team. They're on a real good role, shutting down one line, they The Pistons beat out the they're a tremendous team, espe- come at you with something else. Knicks to obtain Wallace, putting cially at home and it's a challenge They are just really deep at all together a package—a No. 1 and that we're looking forward to." positions and have some a parcel of players with expiring On offense, the Wolverines tremendous players." contracts — that was exactly Ben Swanget BG News have four solid lines that have In net, the Wolverines have what Atlanta wanted. been contributing all year. themselves one of the top goalies Detroit sent Rebraca and Sura TOUGH SERIES: Bowling Green's Ryan Minnabarriet looks to pass against Lake Superior State last left"Tambellini is the team's big weekend. The Falcons travel to Michigan's Yost Ice Arena to play the No. 3 Wolverines for a two- star from last year and has 18 to the Hawks, and Atkins and HOCKEY, PAGE 6 Hunter to the Celtics. game series, starting tonight. points this season on nine goals Gymnasts look to Falcons host red hot Kent team By Ryan Autullo header, the men's crowd will SPORTS REPORIER be filtering in for the second Bouncing back from a dis- half, and that could be the upset No. 19 Kent tressing loss is a challenge key, to get the crowd into it. If many athletes have to deal we play well in the first half I BylasonA. Dixon step further. with. The mental and physi- think you will see a 40-minute SPORTS REPORTER But it won't make the task any cal fatigue combined with the performance out of us." It was unwanted attention. easier. what ifs can be downright Kent surrenders just over Nevertheless, the Bowling Green "1 think it's good that we had a painful to a team or an indi- 60 points a game, good State gymnastics team earned it chance to sec Kent State once this vidual in any sport. enough for second best in the when they frittered away an season, and we know we can com- Although Valentines Day MAG They have held their opportunity to drop Western pete with them," he said. "Ihey was friendly to the Falcons as last two opponents, Marshall Michigan to 0-10 in the the regular- don't lose very often at home, hut they routed Central Michigan and Ball State, to 20 percent season. we've done it before, and this is 69-51, the heartbreak came shooting or under in the first Now, with the benefit of hind- going to be a good challenge for four days later in the form of a half. sight, the Falcons us." 102-97 defeat in four over- Miller hopes to be able to (4-4, 2-1) will look "They don't lose KSU (8-1, 3- times at the hands of find ways to score, whether it to bounce back very often at 0), which is host- Northern Illinois. be against KSU's man-to- when they travel ing its final The perfect remedy would man or zone defense. battle Kent State home, but we've home meet of be a game against a weaker "I'm interested to see what and George [beat them] before, the season, is opponent. Forget it. BGSU defense they come out with. Washington in the ranked 19th in will take on a scoring hot Kent We've seen both this year," MAC. main gym and this is going to the country and State team tomorrow at Miller said. "They have a 67" tonight at 7 p.m. be a good chal- averages a Anderson Arena. The two center and ours is 5' 11", so it "I think that we 195.4571 team teams have identical 15-8,8-4 will be difficult to score." beat ourselves last lenge for us." . score. (MAC) records. The center that Miller is Head coach Falcon head coach Curt referring to is junior Andrea weekend against DAN CONNEUY.BG COACH Western Michigan, Brice Biggin said Miller believes that his squad Csaszar. The native of they didn't beat this will be an needs to play a solid first half Hungary is averaging 12.6 us," BG head coach Dan Connelly important meet for his team. to have a shot at defeating the ppg while scooping up 8.5 said. "This was and still is a young "We're pretty excited because Golden Flashes, who have rebounds Sophomore power team, but they're continuing to this is our last home meet, so we won four of their last five con- forward Lindsay Shearer is improve, and I think everyone's want to go out there ... perform tests. scoring 13.9 ppg to comple- ready to get back out there and well and send our seniors out on a "Since I've been here we've ment Csaszar in the Golden have a better performance." high note." he said. "I think our played Kent State very well for Flashes' inside game. Having proven they can com- conference is so evenly matched, halves, we have not been able "They have a tremendous pete with the Mid-American and that makes home meets really to string together a 40-minute starting five and you have to Conference's elite in the Golden important, because you know you game," Miller said, "dearly if start with Csaszar," Miller ■■MprBBIkai Flashes two weeks ago at the All- have to go on the road and com- we don't have a good first half said. "She has the ability to HARD-FOUGHT LOSS: Bowling Green's AH Mann gets past a Ohio Championships, Connelly Kent State can blow us out, especially the way they have Northern Illinois defender for a shot in Wednesday's loss. The said the team is ready to take it a GYMNASTICS, PAGE 7 WOMEN'S BBAU, PAGE 7 been playing. With a double- Falcons host Kent State tomorrow.

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By John Mossman thing, they don't know anything The report quoted an "His rules were strictly IH[ ASSOCIATED PRESS (and) we need to just let the kids unidentified woman saying applied: suspending players or BOULDF.R. Colo. — A half- get their education." Barnett told her he "would back adding additional discipline for dozen former Colorado football Coach Gary Barnett was put his player 100 percent" if rape being late, dressing out of uni- players defended their suspend- on paid leave late Wednesday charges were pursued. The form or displaying any sort of ed coach yesterday, saying he for criticizing the ability of for- woman declined to file charges. conduct that did not meet the has provided discipline and mer player Katie llnicla after Barnett was suspended amid standards discussed in the play- morality amid accusations that she said she had been raped by a growing list of allegations er book," he said. "Gary Barnett recruits were lured with sex and a teammate in 2000. lie called involving the football program, is an upright, honest and moral alcohol. her an "awful" and "terrible" including rape, alcohol-fueled man and I stand by him as my Standing in front of a crowd of player, comments university recruiting parties, escort ser- coach, my leader and my men- reporters, Scott Nemeth and officials said were unacceptable vices and strippers. tor." Rashidi Barnes said the scandal given her allegation of sexual University officials say Former quarterback Charles at the school had gotten out of assault. Barnett's job status remains lohnson said the players decid- hand. University president uncertain pending the outcome ed on their own to show sup- "We're losing focus here," lilizabeth I lofTman also said she of an investigation into recruit- port. Barnes said. "We have basket- was dismayed by comments ing practices at the school, due "We believe coach Barnett is lack Oemps«» W Hwlo ball, track, football and a num- attributed to Barnett in a 2001 by April 30. a man of high moral integrity," FIGHTING BACK: Former CU player Scott Nemeth reads a state- ber of athletes who are being police report filed by another Nemeth, however, said lohnson said. "We believe he is ment to the media in Boulder, Colo, yesterday. Six ot Barnett's for- bombarded by the media. They woman who said she was raped Barnett provided a steady hand doing the right things. A bal- mer players defended him yesterday. had nothing to do with any- by a football player. at Colorado. anced story is not being told." Bracket Buster next for BG Falcons six points The Falcons head court. "It really helps us with our shy of home ice back to Anderson schedule," BG head coach Arena for four Dan Dakich said. "It gives us HOCKEY, FROM PAGE 5 have to score a few more goals to a game we're going to have beat these guys," Pilkington said. straight home every year ... EPSN pro- in the nation in Al Montoya. He "They're a pretty offensive team games. motes it almost as a mid- has a goal against average of 2.21 and like to push the tempo, so it major day." and a .916 save percentage with should be a pretty wide open And the schedule boost is five shutouts on the year. weekend." By Elliott Schremer no joke to Dakich, who says ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR "He's an extremely quick and He also talked about how his staff is dedicated to find- How sweet it is to be athletic goalie who has a great tough Yost is to play at and how ing top-notch competition demeanor," Paluch said. "He's he expects Michigan to be ready home. every year. That's the feeling for the done a tremendous job in his to play. "It is literally something short time there and has won a "This weekend is probably the Bowling Green men's bas- my staff works on every sin- ketball team right now. lot of games for them in making biggest weekend of the year so far gle day of the year," he said. saves when he has to. He's just a for us," Pilkington said. "We need After playing four out of "Except on Christmas and five games on the road it is terrific goalie." as many points as we can get out Thanksgiving." The Falcons are coming off of this and we'll look for four now the Falcons' turn to But now that the Falcons host some games — in fact, their second straight weekend of points, but really we'd be happy have gotten the game, they getting three out of four available getting a split with how tough it is four of them in a row. now have to deal with the The Falcons are 2-9 on points. They are currently tied to win there. It's one of the tough- Penguins who are led by the with Ferris State for the ninth est buildings to play in and they the road this season while scoring of junior guard posting a polar opposite 8-2 spot in the league and just six always have their fans behind Doug Underwood and points out of home ice in the them, which makes it a tough record in the friendly venue senior center Adam of Anderson Arena. playoffs with 10 points still up for environment to play in. Baumann. Underwood grabs. "We had four hard fought Anderson's first guest is leads Youngstown State, Youngstown State, who the lordan Sigalet recorded his sec- games with them last year and pouring in 12.7 points per ond shutout of the year on they know they can't overlook us, Falcons will play as part of game, while Baumann pro- ESPN's Bracket Buster Saturday, making 21 saves. He so they'll be ready to play." vides an inside presence, made 20 saves on Friday night The last time these teams met tomorrow. scoring 12.4 points and BG is currently coming off allowing only two goals on the was the first round of the CCHA pulling down 7.2 rebounds weekend, which brings his goal playoffs last season. Michigan their second road win of the per contest. season and has an overall against average to 2.60 on the won the first two of the three- On top of their individual year. game series at Yost to move on to record of 10-13 while efforts, YSU upset the Youngstown State has been D'Arcy McConvey scored two Joe Louis Arena. Horizon League's best team goals on the weekend to bring his The series saw the Falcons struggling to an 8-15 mark — the University of this season. Ben Swinger BG News team-leading season point total score two goals in the final 1:09 of Wisconsin at Milwaukee — the second game to make a 4-1 Despite the record, the HOME AGAIN: Bowling Green's Cory Eyink takes a shot during BG's to 20. Steve Brudzewski leads the deficit a 4-3 game. However, they Falcons are happy to wel- win over Ohio University last week. Eyink and the Falcons will play a come anyone to their home MEN'S BBALl. PAGE 7 team in goals with 10. Brett ran out of time and had two string of four games in Anderson Arena, starting tomorrow. Pilkington and Mark Wires are tough losses that they'll look to just behind with nine apiece. avenge this weekend. Pilkington knows the team will The puck drops at 7:35 p.m have to score more than three tonight and tomorrow night. goals this weekend to get a pair of Andy Evans will be doing play- wins. by-play on 88.1 FM. "I think this weekend we'll VILLAGE GREEN APARTMENTS

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By Michael Harol the field. al manager Tom Donahoe said. condition despite working out THE ASSOCIA1E0 PRESS The reason: he said he wanted "That was expected, but that's for the past couple weeks. INDIANAPOLIS — Maurice more time to train after a suspen- ridiculous." Scouts wondered why Clarett defensive stride Clarett was quicker and more sion cost him his entire sopho- Clarett said he made the deci- didn't arrive for the weeklong evasive with questions yesterday more season at Ohio State. sion at the urging of his mother. combine better prepared after than he will be for NFL scouts Not everyone accepted the After beating the NFL in a missing an entire season and this week. explanation, which could lower courtroom twice this month to then challenging the NFLs rule That's because the running his position in the draft even become eligible for the draft, requiring underclassmen to back who won his challenge to more — the wait is clearly to get Clarett, 20, will become the first complete three years of school against Huskies the NFLs draft system in shape after he weighed in at a truesophomoreintheNFL draft. before declaring for the draft. announced , he would skip porky 237 pounds. In fact, his His weight is seven pounds Clarett said simply that he MEN'S BBALL, FROM PAGE 6 into tomorrow's game with today's workouts at the scouting decision clearly antagonized a lot more than he played at, and the wanted more time to train and one of the best trios in the combine and wait six more of the people he is supposed to 230 at which he was listed may that he was scheduling a person- just six days ago. Mid-American Conference. weeks before giving scouts a be impressing. have been questionable. He even al workout in Columbus, Ohio, Bui BG may be too much for Shooting guard Ron Lewis chance to evaluate his skills on "That's a farce," Buffalo gener- acknowledged he wasn't in top the first week of April. the Penguins to handle. provides the most noticeable The Falcons, who have offensive spark, slashing struggled defensively this sea- through defenses to score 18.2 son, may have solved that rid- points per game. Small for- dle Wednesday night in ward lohn Reimold provides a DeKalb. BG played one of its long range threat, as he shoots most solid defensive games his way to 14.9 points per con- this season, holding Northern test. And center Kevin Netter Kent's Shearer will be tough matchup Illinois to just 13 points in the is the force inside, scoring 13 first half. points per game. WOMEN'S BBALL FROM PAGE 5 as any post player in the league. goal of hosting a first-round MAC have these players," Miller said. On top of having a handle Despite this, the Falcons She will consistently be our tournament game. Miller hopes "Practice will be essential, and we on their defense, BG will be still aren't where they want to create match up problems toughest match up. Their back- to refocus his team after the dis- need to have a short memory. We able to hit their opponents be at this point in their season. because of her size and she can court does good things as well." appointing loss; something that need to move forward despite from all angles as they come Maybe this home stand will be score inside with a nice touch. The Falcons only need to win he admits is foreign to him. how awful we feel. We have to just what they need. Shearer is a very athletic power one of their four remaining "I've never been involved in a move forward." forward, who can score inside games to reach their preseason four overtime game and neither and out. She runs the floor as well

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Reed St. 1-3 bdrm ) Designer Mies 55 Racket 352-7889 Sports! Fun! Outdoors! Kids! 315 E. Merry 2-4 bdrms. inclu. all utH van der 56 Calendar units Money! Maine camp needs fun lov- 316 S 311 E Merry Apts lg 2 bdrm I Stone marker 57 Nabisco cookie ing counselors to teach land/water Listings 24/7 located at 316 E. Merry ', Sten movie 58 _ one's way (pro- I Light on one's feet ceed) Wanted sports Great summer! Call 888-844 #3 also EH. Call 353-0325 9am-9pm 8080, apply: www.campcedar.com [ Male voice 59 W alliance 1,2 & 3 bdrm. apts. available now. ACROSS 60 Fox chaser? Summer Camp Counselor for chil- Call lor prices & locations 61 Cause to stop dren w disabilities. $7-11 hr., 35 352-0717 1 News article 47 Religious recluse 62 Bator 1 resp mate rmie to take over lease hr.'wk, summer only. 5 sites in 1,283 bedroom apartments 5 Trees" or "Birches" 49 Exile isle 63 Barcelona boy until. Aug. Awesome loft apt., down- Summit County. Ohio. Visit 215-221 Manville 9 & 12 mo leases 9 Put off 51 Afore 64 Turner and Williams town, neat library. 124 1/2 W. Woos- www dkroncyo.org -download an 419-352-5239 14 Musical postscript 52 West of Hollywood ter. 419-239-3089. application. EOE 15 Jazzy Fitzgerald 54 Stimpy's pal 2 bdrm apt. $210 on 4th St. 16 Pope's fanon Graduation tickets lot 1 00 pm Summer Camp Jobs 56 Unlikely to win Call 419-378-1549. 17 Valhalla leader 65 Of acreage ceremony. Will pay Call Mark in New England! ANSWERS 513544-5348 (cell). 2 bdrm. unlurn. apt. available 18 Deion's nickname * 66 Of the mouth The Becket-Chimney Corners YM- 19 Shields film. ■_ Nevada" 67 Nastase of tennis 1082 Fairview Ave. N V TiMw o s Serious minded student tor rmmate CA has many opportunities for you 20 Unlikely to win 68 Lip-flapping woman a o 3 1 1 0 a Call Steve at 352-5822. N V S o ulv 1 N d A $300 dep . 5300/mo ♦ util. 232 Crim this summer We will be in the Stu- 23 Gray shade 69 Child's toy a 1 ■ i i 1 V u V 3 u V Si Wove in May 1-740-244-9586 dent Union on February 25 from 2004-2005 24 Gallery display 70 Author George ■"> ■ o H a 0 N u 10-4 P.M. Interviews can be sched- 800 Third St. 1 S 2 bdrm. Free heat, 25 Angelico 71 and Gomorrah i 'i 11 ;> i 1 -i '.' tl SUBLEASER NEEDED N b V n uled for later that day. Check us out water. & sewer. 28 Fords and Dodges 72 Kett of comics 3 ■ 2 bedrm apt., 1 bedim available. i il 1 1 1 1 i H a 1 M at www.bccymca.org. You may con- 616 Second St 1 bdrm, 3 bdrm , 8 2 31 Musical piece 73 Adam's grandson a ■ Call 419-388-3021 n 0 1 V n V 1 d i V d 1 s tact Emily King at efficiencies. 36 Dice toss D N 1 N N n u 3 H 1 J O i n 0 Subleaser needed May-Aug 1 bdrm [email protected] or Steve Hamill 137 N. Church 1 bdrm. 38 _ bene " i '1 V M V 1 0 N 1 i 0 H Rent negotiable. Call 575-1032. at [email protected] Call 354-9740 tor into or showing. 40 Bet V I V N 0 s|s H V V rt Possible 1 year also available. 41 Unlikely to win i < 3 bdrm. house available August i H V H s V The Northwest Library District 44 Pilfer 2004. 718 Third St. $775/ mo. N 1 N d 1 N 0 J N 1 i U N (NORWELD) is seeking a responsi- 45 Broncos' kicker Jason J 1 Please call 419-686-3805. v a N v ■ ■ 0 "1 N i a 0 ble individual (or 2) to teach a re- 46 Ballplayer Moises '• 1 i V d «■*" 1 "1 a 0 a peating series of stand alone appli- 3 bdrm. house. Close to campus. * » Help Wanted ' V 1 -J ii"w d 0 » d i i cations software classes to area Good size, nice yard $10O0/mo " 1 public library staff. The workshops Call 686-1144 will include but are not limited to: 3 bdrm., Crim St., 1 1/2 Nks from VOTED BEST PIZZA 11 STRAIGHT YEARS IBARTENDING! S300/day potential. Word, Excel. Access, Publisher, campus. Lg. Ivg. rm., kitch., fam. rm. No exp. necessary. Training provid- PowerPoint, Basic Computer Litera- Large util. rm, w/d. $825 plus util Avail. ed. Call 800-965-6520 ext. 174. cy, & Basic Internet Use. Materials & '■" Combo Pizza May 1.419-352-7090. Aerobic Instructors: Lite Styles for class content will be provided for the 5^203 N. Main ™« DaiVCRV 352_5,66 includes 3 items Ladies Only in BG is seeking aero- instructor. Workshops will be held 1- Apts. 8 Houses. Sb.oo Minimum ,.. opi«i'3i/M 3 timesAvk. (Tues.-Thurs.) in down- Singles 8 Groups. bic instructors for: Palates. Yoga, & en Weekdays 4P.M. Lunch Fri.-Sat.-Sun. other aerobic classes. Excellent Sal- town BG & have a duration of rough- No Pets. 353-8206. ary Call Lorna at 419-868-8929 ly 3 hrs./ session. The classes will Available Aug. 3 bdrm. washer/dry- ATTN: Bowling Green. Postal posi- run from early March-early May. The hookup, lg. yard, screen porch 8 car tions. Clerks/carriers/sorters. No exp chosen candidate should have pre- port $750 mo. No pels 353-0326 vious experience in public speaking required Benefits. For exam, salary Available Immed. 1 BR sublease For Rent For Rent For Rent or teaching. Advanced knowledge of and testing information call (630) Lehman Ave., $325 ♦ util. 393-3032 ext 247 8am-8pm 7 days MS Office preferred Preference will be given to those applicants who will 419-674-7230 Bartender trainees needed be avail, throughout 2004. The suc- BG Apts-818/822 2nd St Huge 4 bdrm. washer/ dryer hookup, Renting tor next school year 2 bdrm. Winthrop Terrace Apts. S250 a day potential. Local cessful applicant(s) will receive $50/ 2 BR Apts avail. May or August no pels, avail Aug. $750 353-0326. furn. upper apt 419-265-1061 (cell). t & 2 bdrm.apts. available positions 1-800-293-3985 ext. 541 $490 -f gas/elec. 12 mo. lease. session. As part of the interview NICE 2 BDRM. APT.'S FOR MAY 419-352-4773 (home). Call 419-352-9135 Smith Apt. Rentals 419-352-6917. CAMP WAYNE FOR GIRLS-Child- process you will be expected to AND AUG. ON 5TH AND 7TH. Subleaser needed 2 bdrm. duplex. rens' sleep-away camp, Nonheast teach a 10 min. class on the soft- Houses/Apts loi 01-05 school yeai CALL FOR MORE INFO. 352-3445. 4/3/04 - 7/31/04. Option 1 yr. Close ware of your choice. Mail your letter Holiday Personals PA (6/18-8/15/04) If you love chil- 12 mo. leases only. to downtown BG. Call 308-8530. dren & want a caring, fun environ- & resume to Allan Gray. Director, S Smith Contracting, LLC One large room efficiencies with private baths & utilities paid SUBLEASER(S) NEEDED IMMEDI- ment we need female staff as Direc- NORWELD. 181 1/2 S. Main St BG, 419-352-8917 - 532 Manville Ave tors & Instructors for: Tennis, Golf, 43402, or tax it to 419-353-8310. Office open 9-2 M-F Call 352-5822 ATELY 2 bd. on 6th. newty remod- eled w/ carpet, bath, appliances. Pet SPRING BREAK Free food, parlies Gymnastics. 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Nurses (RN's), dwash Avail. 5/15/04. 352-1104. Free Towing From On Campus Interviews March 17th. MOVE IN NOW - 1 MONTH FREE Apply on-line at www.camowayne- For Sale 1 8 2 bedroom apts. available in se- Anywhere in B.G. Sockman girls.com or call 1 -800-279-3019. rene park-like setting. Includes dish- EARN { FOR SPRING BREAK!!! washer, heat, water 8 trash. Growing company seeks motivated *1 Bahamas Spring Break Party Bowling Green Village 352-6335 nsss Automotive individuals for Cust. Sales/Service Cruise 5 Days From $279! Party Milne repair • exhaust • tires • A/C and Neater repair* positions. Flex. Schedules, Excellent With Real World Paris Celebrities At pay. Training provided. All ages radiators • starters and altematar • krake serlwlce • 1 Exclusive Cast Parties! Great 18+. Conditions exist. Apply Now Beaches & Nightlife! Includes Meals, tall alignment service • FREE ESTIMATES Start Now! 419-861-6133 or apply at Port/Hotel Taxes!! -800-678-6386 workforstudents.com/np. Lube, Oil and Filter with all Routine Management Inc. Close ts Campus! EARN $25 FROM HOME FOR PAR 425 Gram Rd St. TICIPATING IN A WEB STUDY! Inspections and Fluid Checks. Go lo www.patlicipate-in- (AcrewtM tracks tret*) Wakes) research.com. Pay schedule is $10 FILLING UP FAST ' •Utteuin. [Behind Dilrv Queen! for participating in the first part STOP BY FOR LISTING (about 30 mm.) &, if selected, $15 for participation in 2nd part (about Call 353-5800 45 min.). There's also a chance for a 352-3607 or 353-1697 $10 cash prize, (odds: 1 out of 10) Any BGSU student is eligible. Pur- H ess Monday - Friday 7a.m. • 5p.m. pose of this study is to -test & online selection system. The project inves- tigator is Jen Carr. (JcarrObgnet. Management Inc. 372-2970.) Hillsdale Apt. 1082 Fairview Want to win PRIZES at 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts./ 3 Bdrm Twnhs. Dishwasher - Garbage Cla-Zel Disposal -Washer/Dryer Hook-up(2/3 bdrm) V Theatre Carports FEW 3BDRM. Show I inn« Valid TOWNHOUSES LEFT in Feb. 20 thru I hun. 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