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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. ESTABLISHED 1920 A daily independent student press serving THE BG NEWS the campus and surrounding community Monday October 22,2007 Volume 102, Issue 44 Disabled students WWWBGNEWSCOM Colds common as Duel for the district temperatures fall adapt on campus Students can protect By Jasslca Hylton "I've had so many themselves from getting Reporter sick as winter approaches problems with by washing their hands When most students wake up in the morning, they often think and avoiding shared of hitting the snooze button or professors. Like, drinks | Pag* 3 perhaps how they will need to I'll tell them what's run to get to class on time. Most students' thoughts are Monkey attack not about how they will get to wrong, I'll say I'm cited in death of their wheelchair or about the having problems New Delhi official physical accessibility of a build- ing. Instead, these are typical with hallucinations, A government worker thoughts of disabled students. died after falling from his Being a college student is often a challenge for any indi- and they just, balcony yesterday when vidual, but living with a disabil- he was approached by ity and being a college student they don't take it wild monkeys | Page 11 at the same time heightens that challenge. seriously." What classes to take, grades, Don't forget about future careers and friend- Megan Ginter | NAMI president ships are typical issues that the the devastation average student encounters. they have a physical or mental Columnist David Busch Physically disabled students disability. have to consider how they will NAMI is intended to be a reminds people of the get to class. place of support for students little-publicized genocide Those who suffer from men- who suffer from a mental ill- in Darfur and gives ideas tal illness sometimes have (o ness. of ways to help | Page 4 find the emotional strength to "I was diagnosed with even get out of bed. Schizoaffective Disorder, and I With the added pressure of went back to school and when I Reverend Chicos social acceptance, students got involved with NAMI, just all gets reviewed with disabilities may some- the support it just really boost- times feel isolated. ed my confidence," said Megan See what our food The University has two main Ginter, president of NAMI. "To columnist has to say organizations for those with be around somebody else who about the new disabilities: National Alliance was having similar problems, on Mental Illness (NAMI) and that really helped, too." restaurant downtown: Finding Intelligent Greatness Schizoaffective Disorder reastMigwrtmreooy. Uniquely Residing in Everyone is a diagnosis of a condition blogspotoxn Buehrer affirms Recent poll: (FIGURE). where an individual has signs These organizations help to of schizophrenia and a mood bring students with common disorder. Soccer gets first ground together. overtime win Christian stance Latta in lead FIGURE focuses on bringing See DISABILITY I Page 2 out one's potential, whether The BG women's team By Tim Sampson was victorious over and By Tim Sampson Dava Harrara City Editor Miami l-O yesterday, The BG News but fell to Ball State With 15 daysuntil voters go to the polls, State Friday|Pagt4 School prayer and the Ten Commandments Rep. Bob Latta is claiming a substantial lead University offers have become the newest battle lines in an in the Republican congressional primary. Falcons find big increasingly hostile race for the U.S. House of Latta announced on Friday the results running success Representatives. of an opinion poll that has him 19 percent- State Sen. Steve Buehrer, R-Delta, held a age points ahead of his nearest rival for the oral test for HIV BG beat Kent 31-20 after press conference on Friday to denounce a Republican nomination, State Sen. Steve switching its passing- recent direct mail ad put out by his chief rival Buehrer, R-Delta. Both are running in the The OraQuick test gets results in 30 minutes dominated strategy to in the Republican 5th District congressional 5th District special election to replace the primary, Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green. late U.S. Representative Paul Gillmor. include running plays The print ad said Buehrer opposes prayer The poll, conducted by Public Opinion By India Huntar HIV TEST RESULTS \fmf and posting the Ten Commandments in Strategies on behalf of the Latta campaign, Reporter public schools, saying, "He doesn't share our surveyed 300 likely Republican primary vot- ■ Between Sept. 8. 2006 and values!" ers from across the district and found 40 A quick swab of the mouth can June 8.2007. the Wellness The ad cites information from the voter percent were likely to vote for Latta, com- tell a person if he or she has Connection tested approxi- advocacy group Project Vote Smart to back pared to 21 percent who said they would HIV. mately 271 people for HIV these accusations. vote for Buehrer. HIV, the human immu- including University stu- The Montana-based Project Vote Smart Other candidates polled considerably nodeficiency virus, is the dents, faculty, staff and BG issues opinion surveys to political candidates lower. Four percent said they would vote for virus that causes Acquired community members. in races across the country and compiles the Fred Pieper, an electrical powerline worker Immunodeficiency Syndrome, ■ Average age of those test- results into a central database. from Paulding, Ohio. One percent said they according to Physician-in- ed was 21.91. and 85.9 per- Buehrer said Latta is challenging his reputa- would vote for Bowling Green teacher Mark Chief Dr. Glenn Egelman. cent were under the age tion as a social conservative by distorting his Hollenbaugh, and less than I percent said The OraQuick test, which of 25 (more than half of all they would vote for business consultant answers on a 2002 Project Vote Smart survey. is the method of testing the HIV infections worldwide The senator said he merely skipped ques- Mike Smitley from Van VVert, Ohio. University Health Center uses, occur in those between 15 tions on the survey related to prayer in school Of those surveyed, 31 percent said they is conducted by taking an oral and 24 years old). and the Ten Commandments and that his were still undecided. swab that tests for antibodies. 59.8 percent of those record in the Ohio General Assembly proves "We're very pleased with the numbers." Students can receive results ■ that he supports these issues. said Latta. "We've had a great campaign and approximately 30 minutes tested were female. "Ill stand before God and my children that it's clear we're being effective." after the test. ■ 39.3 percent of those tested "It'spainless.takeslittletime were male. and you can get fast results," ■ 0.8 percent of those tested See BUEHRER | Page 2 See LATTA | Page 2 Egelman said. identified as "other" gender. Grad student Lisa Scott said ■ 50 percent of those tested she thinks HIV testing is a were Caucasian/White. FIFTH DISTRICT REPUBLICAN PRIMARY POLL good resource for University ■ 42.6 percent of those tested students to be able to take con- were African American/ trol of their lifestyle. Black. 21% Stava Buahrar • \ 4% Frad Plapar ^» <1% Mika Smitley "Getting tested is an easy ■ 3.3 percent of those tested way to ensure you're physi- were Native American/ cally healthy. It protects your Alaskan Native. confidentiality and it's free," ■ 2.5 percent of those tested were Asian American/ 51% Undacidad 40% Bob Latta Scott said. Pacific Islander. STEPHEN RUBLE First-year grad student ■ 1.6 percent of those tested Senior Pamela Klueck agrees the HIV Philosophy, Computer Science test is beneficial for students. were Hispanic/Latino/ "People should have access Chicano. "I would like to see him to this service to know about ■ Of those people tested, the debate Al Gore and then their health and to prevent the average number of sexual partners each had had in I would decide." spread of HIV," Klueck said. It is important for people to the past year was 3.48. |Paga4 find out if they have HIV so ■ 21.3 percent of the people I they do not infect someone tested had had five or more else. If people know they have partners m the last year. the virus, they can avoid pass- ■ 54.9 percent had had five ing it on to another person. or more partners in their Egelman said. lifetime. Explaining the value and ■ 70.5 percent of those test- TODAY importance of students being ed had never been tested Mostly Sunny tested, Egelman said many for HIV before. 3 High: 75, Low: 52 people have misconceptions ■ For June, July and August about getting the virus. 2007, 54 people have been "HIV is not something you tested so far. can tell about someone by sim- Source: The Wellness ply looking at them. Anyone Connection and Global can have the virus and not Youth Partners Preventinq Margin of Error: ♦/- 5 66% TOMORROW HIV A.M. Showers Source: Public Opinion Strategies SeeHIV|Page2 High: 56. Low: 41 GKAPHIC IY »SHtEY FOCI! k VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES/MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 Monday. Octobet 22.2007 WWW.BGNEWS.COM
reveal the results, Banks said The goal is for students with physically accessible as well BLOTTER LATTA polling conducted by the DISABILITY disabilities to be given the same as made safe for students who From Paqe 1 Buehrer campaign shows a From Page 1 opportunities as nondisabled are deaf. FRIDAY much smaller gap between his students. "Disability Services provided The poll, which was con- candidate and Latta. Ginter explained that it is dif- "They have the same oppor- an alarm clock system because 8:50 A.M. ducted last week, found lalla Banks said he is optimis- ficult to have an illness you can- tunity to hopefully succeed, or it works with the fire alarms. It Overnight, someone spray painted also had more name recogni- tic Buehrer will make up lost not physically show someone. fail. There's no guarantee, just has a transmitter you place at/ one of the stairwells at the Mim- tion across the district. About ground in the polls, pointing because you have a disability." near the fire'alarm, and when it Mall on South Main Street The staff at Disability Services 85 percent of respondents toward his campaign's more helps students with all different Cunningham said. "But what goes off, the alarm clock would said they had heard of him, successful fundraising efforts. kinds of disabilities, physical we don't want to see happen is make the light flash that was plugged into it and the bed 9:36 A.M. in contrast to (i8 percent who On Thursday, the Buehrer and mental. that the disability is the deter- shake," wrote Amber Ricker, Someone entered an unlocked said they were familiar with campaign reported having It is sometimes difficult for mining factor as to whether FIGURE president. vehicle on East Napoleon Road Buehier. raised S260.000, while the I.atta faculty members to understand they fail, should they fail." Ricker is clinically deaf. and took a backpack. The bag was The results also showed I at la campaign had raised an esti- mental illness because it's not Cunningham further The alarm system provided found m a nearby Dumpster. has a more positive image than mated $230,000. outwardly visible. explained that the main focus Buhrer. Fifty-three percent Banks said Buehrer's fund- "I've had so many prob- of Disability Services is in aca- to her also worked as a door of those polled said they had raising totals now exceed lems with professors. Like, demic areas. bell, which Ricker referred to as 10:53 A.M. a favorable opinion of Latta. $300,000. I'll tell them what's wrong, I'll There are many academic an extra bonus. Someone entered an unlocked Only 32 percent said the same T think these are the more say I'm having problems with areas in which students are People often feel it is their home on East Wooster Street and about Buehrer. telling numbers in the race," hallucinations, and they just, assisted. Some of these accom- duty to assist a disabled indi- stole an acoustic guitar valued at lim Hanks, a spokesman for he said. they don't take it seriously," modations include extended vidual. If someone in a wheel- $500 the Buehrer campaign, said Buehrer, Latta and the other Ginter said. time on a test and note-taking chair is trying to reach some- he is not discouraged by these candidates will compete in the But Ginter said Disability assistants. thing, why not hand it to them? numbers. Republican primary on Nov. fi. Services has always treated her Textbooks are also offered But sometimes people also 7:41 P.M. "We've always been the Whoever wins will run against illness as a real disability. in an alternative format, such feel the right to make fun of Sometime in the last several days. underdog in this race,'' Banks the Democratic nominee in At the University, there are as voice output for the visually or simply ignore someone with someone dented the hood of a car said. "We know that." the general special election on more than 600 students with impaired. a disability. Ricker explained parked on Thurstin Avenue, causing Although he declined to Dec. II. disabilities. There are students Not everything in the all three of these actions are about J500 m damage with hearing impairments, University is handicapped inappropriate. blindness and mobility impair- accessible, however. "VVhat that person was try- SATURDAY Knowing the risks and tak- ments, although the major- Moseley Hall and Hannah ing to do may be the only level HIV ing the necessary precautions ity is neurological or cognitive- I lall are not wheelchair accessi- of independence they have, 12:50 A.M. From Page 1 for not getting the virus is based, such a learning disabil- ble. Until all buildings are phys- and it could have potentially Joshua R Earl. 24. of Bowling extremely important, Egelman ity. Recently there has also been ically accessible, Cunningham been stolen away from them," Green, was cited for having an even know themselves, there- said. an increase in students with explained, they are required Ricker wrote. open container of alcohol in public. fore it is very Important to get "It's real, it's out there and high-functioning autism. to use programmatic access. It is common for students to tested." Igelmansaid. you must take actions to not get Students living on- and off- In other words, the room is look down on their peers who Someone can get 11IV by con- it." he said. campus can find the help they brought to the individual if they are disabled. There is a hidden 508 A.M. tact with blood, semen, vaginal A precaution people can take- need with the services the are unable to go to it. condescension, which can belit- Justin M Davila. 25. of Oregon. fluids or breast milk from an to avoid contracting HIV is to University offers. Cunningham said this situ- tle a person in a second. Ohio, was arrested for disorderly infected person. Sharing used practice safe sex, which means "The services that we provide ation is hot the most ideal, but "Having a disability is some- conduct after he was found passed needles or syringes and unpro- using a condom and getting arc intended to level the playing until the money is allocated to thing that helps make you who out on the walkway near Finders on tected sex with an infected per- tested for HIV. according to field for [students with disabili- upgrade the buildings, it is the you are, it will always be part of North Mam Street. son puts you at risk for getting Egelman. ties!." said Robert Cunningham, only option. you, but it is essential to not let it Ihe virus, Infected women can If a student does get HIV, director of Disability Services. The residence halls are made define who you are," Ricker said. pass the virus to their babies 8:34 A.M. however, Egelman said the A pair of raccoon traps was stolen during pregnancy and child- Student Health Center offers ads, said Mike Wessler, a spokes- from behind a store on North Main birth, according to Kgelman. treatment and can direct Board to place statues of the Ten man for Project Vote Smart. Street. Egelman explained several students to resources they BUEHRER Commandments outside several myths people have about get- would need. From Page 1 school buildings in the district. Matthew Parker. latta's cam- ting the virus. A person cannot The health center offers a The senator also brought up his paign manager, said the campaign 11:58 P.M. gel the virus from contact of an free and confidential OraOuick [the ad] certainly doesn't match public support of the Ohio State has the right to use the data Samantha A. Schindler, 21. of infected person's sweat, tears, Advance Rapid HIV Antibody my \iews," Buehrer said. motto, "With God all things are "It doesn't matter what IProject Hincktey. Ohio, was cited for hav- saliva or casual kiss, he said. Test on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. At Friday's press conference, possible," when its constitutional- Vote Smart! approves of or not." ing an open container of alcohol in Also, people cannot become to 3:30 p.m., by appointment Buehrer was joined by Chris lung ity was challenged in 2000. Parker said. "It's public public infected from contact with only. executive director of die Ohio But Latta defended his cam- information." forks, cups, clothes, phones, Students can schedule an Christian Alliance, and former paign's ad. He said Buehrer These an? the latest allega- toilet seats or other things used appointment by calling the State Rep. Twyia Roman. Each should have shown his support tions in what has become a bitter by someone who is infected Wellness Connection at 419- defended Buehrer's reputation as for these issues on the Project Vote campaign to replace the late U.S. ONLINE: Go to wwwbgnewstom for the complete blotter list with HIV. 372-9355. a Christian conservative. Smart survey. Representative Paul Gillmor. R- k Reading from a statement, "It's difficult to miss checking Iiliin, who died in September. long mentioned Buehrer was the lx>x." latta said. "If you're for last week, the Ohio Ejections the co-sponsor of a 2003 Ohio something, you're for something Commission ruled that the CORRECTION House bill that supported the if you're against it. you're against Buehrer campaign and one of its Ten Commandments as "the it." Supporters, the Washington. DC- POLICY moral underpinning of our state But latta's ad has also come based political action committee government.'' under fire from Project Vote Club for Growth, had issued false We want to correct all factual errors. Buehrer was also quick to point Smart itself. If you think an error has been made, infonnation regarding I ana's vole out his support of a 1999 bill sup- The organization does not on a 1998 state tax increase. call The BG News at 419-372 6966 portingthe decision ol the Adams authorize any of its infonnation The two candidates will face off G>unt\7()hio Valley Ixx'al School to be used in negative campaign in the primary election on Nov. 6. FALCONS GET ON TO THE FIELD!
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M07 5 TAKING A FIRST LOOK AT CAMPUS GETALIFE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Harsh cold can Son* everts talen from events bgsuedu 3 & pm present Max Kade Writer in Residence First Year Success Story Elisabeth Reichart from Vienna. - Commuter Student Austria, reading from her works. Texts' will be read in English and then in lower defenses Resources German. This event is free and open By Gin. Potthoff 316 Union Water-resistant and wind- to the public For information, call 419- Reporter 372-7159 resistant coats work well in 5 - 6 p.m. reducing body-heat loss caused 101 Shatzel Hall Students are preparing for by wind and wet clothing, which Explore Careers: Come that time of year again, when could cause hypothermia, Clarify Your Career 7:30- 9-30 p.m. the cold weather brings bulky he said. Choices Justice for Carlos: Faculty coats, scarves, gloves and the Students still need to be aware Union Theater common cold. of frostbite, even though the ofColoratBGSU The fotum will discuss the work of "Number one, two and three: temperatures in Bowling Green 6 - 8:30 pm. Dress appropriately," said Dr. usually do not get to frostbite the grass roots organization Justice Glenn Bgebnan, director and levels. Even a short amount of Basketball Kick-Off (or Dr. Carlos Adams at BGSU Ad physician-in-chief of the Student exposure to low temperatures Banquet Hoc Committee. Topics of discussion Health Service. could be dangerous. 202A Union will include the Carlos Adams case. Although students know they Hgelman. who has only lived doing advocacy at the University and need to bundle up for fall and in Ohio for three years, said he 7p.m the need for more critical faculty of winter months. Faith Yingling, dealt with countless cases of "American History X" color. There will also be a brainstorm- director of the Wellness frostbite at the last college he Connection at the University, worked at in upper New York, This program is foi residents to watch inq session on ways to promote more ••.lid students should not under- where he lived for almost his "American History X" and is followed diversity at the University. estimate the cold, and students entire adult life. by a discussion. 228 Union Who drive should make sure "Extreme cold can be danger- McDonald East 2nd Floor their cars are prepared for the ous, just like extreme hot weath- Lounge 8 -10 p.m. weather. er can be," Egelrnan said. New Member Greek Week: Students who drink alcohol The cold temperatures can 7-8 pm Singles and Sundaes also need to be extremely care- also cause different types of the ful, because it can give them a common cold or the flu. First Year Success Story amp false sense of warmth, which Ingeneral.thefluisworsethan - Healthy Relationships could cause them to venture the cold and has more intense Union 316 9 -10 p.m. out into freezing temperatures, symptoms, such as a fever, body Applying to grad school she said aches, extreme tiredness and got ya goofy? As a lifelong resident of dry cough. KCD Presents Believe It Professors Neil Browne and Nancy Bowling Green, senior Ardy Egelrnan said there is defi- I ionyer is familiar with this kind nitely a trend of more students or Not: The Lizard Lady Kubasek will be offering their expertise el weather and recommends with colds coming to the Student Kreischer Comptot Jarrow on preparing for grad school, law school students layer their clothes and Health Service in the fall and Activity Room and other professional programs. This dress warmly. winter months. event will also provide opportunities "It's that wind," Gonyer said. Closer quarters make it easier 7:30 - 9 prn lor feedback on how to apply, how to I gelman warns students about to spread infections, especially Reading by Austrian interview and how to get into a graduate- the danger of prolonged expo- in campus residence halls. JORDAN f 10WER Writer in Residence studies program Light refreshments and sure to freezing temperatures If students are ill. they can go door prizes will be available. that could cause hypothermia, INCOMING: Prospective students ate lead around campus on Saturday for the first of a The Department oi German. Russian Offenhauer West frostbite or the common cokl. SeeC0U>|Pagel2 seiies of preview days Nearly 2.000 people came to campus for tours and more. and East Asian Languages will Credit card companies find new ways of marketing to students
By Becky Y.r.lc I lowever when Thurman and Illinois-Chicago already prohib- spearheadingan 18-month proj- To be sure, there's evidence was $2,169. down 7 percent his classmates rolled into the off- its credit card firms from mar- ect to educate students about that college students already from 2001. campus shop to get hooked up keting on campus, "the industry credit card practices and urge are becoming savvier about But U.S. 1'IRG believes col- CHICAGO — As a college stu- with a hoagie, they were greeted is trying to find its way around colleges to adopt such credit credit cards. lege students remain vulner- ilcnt. Brett Thutman isn't one to by more than the counter help. this," by enticing students to card marketing principles as According to a 2004 study able to pitches for low teaser pass up free food. A representative from a credit places like Subway, the student prohibiting gill giving on cam- by Nellie Mac, a student loan rates because they're hemmed So during the first few weeks card company was on hand to government president said. pus, regulating such passive company, 76 percent of under- in by the high cost of higher I school when the University of seal the deal for complimentary Thurman was among the marketing as posters and flyers, graduates have credit cards, education yet face peer pressure Illinois-Chicago student spotted food — but only after students speakers during a teleconfer- blocking access to student lists, clown from 83 percent In 2001. to live a flashy lifestyle when ,i coupon on campus for a free signed on the dotted line for a ence Wednesday organized by and increasing financial educa- Over the same time period, the they're on their own for the first sandwich at a particular Subway credit card. the U.S. Public Interest Research tion lor those unsophisticated average outstanding balance on a certain day. he snapped it up. While the University of Group. The consumer group is about tininev matters. on undergraduate credit cards See CREDIT :Paqe 12
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COUCH at ARTS ui ^ THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO BGSU Office of Registration and Records 110 Administration Building Registration Hotline 419-372-4444 "HIV is not something you can tell about someone by simply looking at them. Anyone can have the virus and not even know themselves, therefore it is very important to get tested. - University Physician-in-Chief Dr. Glenn Egelman [see story p. 1] FORUM Monday. October 72.2007 4 PEOPLE ON THE STREET Wouldyou vote for Stephen Colbert? Why?
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"After the genocide in Rwanda in 1994, as a world we vowed there would never be genocide again. But, in 2007, we find ourselves repeating history." F.lyas came over with a shot of doesn't even know if his family an article from TPMcafe.com I lank for me, and I thought to is alive. titled "China and Sudan," Lee myself, "Uh oh." I was already I sat and listened. For the first Feinstein wrote, "Today, China feeling the alcohol flowing time in my life, I was speechless. gets 7 percent of its oil imports through my blood stream. I What can a spoiled American from Sudan. Roughly two-thirds wanted to talk to him, though, like me say to someone that of Sudan's oil exports go to because be had a story to tell has experienced hell on Earth? China. Oil revenue is a principle me that was unimaginable for I looked into his eyes, eyes that source of funding for Sudan's an average American like me. were only two years older than military operations. As much as 1 noticed be dumped his shot mine, and thought to myself, 70 percent of Khartoum's oil rev- right into his Goldstar beer and "I le has experienced a vastly enues goes to military spending, I wondered why. He said the different life than I have. A life I according to a former Sudanese alcohol here is weak compared can't even imagine." finance minister." In the case of to the drinks they have back Elyas is one story of millions China, economic goals have far in Sudan. I slammed back my He is from the Darfur region outweighed the care for human shot and chased it with the cool of Sudan, which is experienc- rights lager of Goldstar. Eh/as grabbed ing a modem day genocide. In In the early '90s, the Clinton MICHAEL WEIGMAN THE BG NEWS a cigarette out of bis pocket and Darfur, the United Nations esti- administration pulled out all brought it to his mouth. The mate that over 200,000 people economic ties in Sudan due pub bad a dim light to it. and have died and that more than 2 to a combination of security his cigarette brought an orange million have been driven from and human rights concerns. I WEB SITE POLL glow to his dark face. And then. their homes. As of Oct. 15, there applauded our nation for that. Elyas began to tell his story. was a massacre of 100 killings President Bush has constantly When the rebels attacked his in the village of Haskanita and called our nation and other Stop arguing, start Q: Should President village, they shot all the males, another massacre of 30 killings nations for an international Bush have vetoed the including the children. Then in the village of Muhajiriya. U.N. force. This past lune. a U.N. peacekeeping force was recent extension of the they made all die women strip Where is the outrage of the in the middle of the village. They international community? approved. I applauded then, State Children's Health scorched the whole town and After the genocide in Rwanda too. being productive Insurance Program (S- made it seem like it had never in 1994, as a world we vowed Currently in the Senate, CHIP)? existed, which was common in there would never be genocide there is a bill called "The Sudan JUSTIN KAHLE GUEST COLUMNIST "Say what you will, Uaifur: it happened every day. again. But. in 2007, we find Accountability and Divestment No, everybody who Elyas escaped and crossed ourselves repeating history. Act," which would give extra believe what you into Egypt. There, he witnessed China uses its veto power in protection to allow states to ^lost people have now heard of would have received the killing of UK) Sudanese, but the Security Council to prevent divest their pension funds from the Immigration debate where want, just please, the insurance needed never learned why they were any measures to contain the panelists from the Latino It: 50% killed. After three years, he still tortures in Darfur and Sudan. In SeeBUSCH|Page12 Student Union and the College for the sake of Republicans gave a great •debate. I equally applaud both everyone's sanity, Yes, it was too expen- •.klrs for making it an interest- ing debate. But I bet most of move on with your sive: 40% iving in the present teaches .you have heard more about the quest ion-and-answer portion life." of the immigration debate. The Don't know what it question-and-answer portion was hardly Q & A, but rather into the ground. Now, move is: 8% awareness in the simple things people demanding an apol- on. Or "grow thicker skin," as ogy for the "Catch an Illegal my mother's boss told her after KEVIN O'TOOLE GUEST COLUMNIST like walking through a dream; rels prancing and the flowers Immigrant Day." Many of us she told some Hispanics to Not sure/other:. we leave our bodies behind, and blooming? What about the pro- thought this would end after stop speaking Spanish because chase after thoughts like butter- fessor's mismatched socks? So •these people got it out of their she felt left out and offended. I.ast week. I brushed over the flies across a field. Try sitting still much waits to be noticed and system, but have no fear, people So guess what, people get mechanics of meditation. This in silence for 60 seconds and see appreciated, and all you need to .still whine. offended, it happens. Whether week I want to spend some The BG News poll is nor saen - what happens The mind breaks do is open your eyes. Krissy Hernandez recent- gay men are making a joke life and reflects the opinions time expounding on the flaws free from the present moment, Consider carefully what I'm ly wrote a column still out of a Catholic Mass, people of only those Internet users of an untrained mind, and the and plays out some personal about to propose regarding demanding that the College are excluding you, or there's a who have chosen to participate. tremendous benefits that come drama involving either our past my second point: You are not Republicans apologize for the "Catch an Illegal Immigrant The results cannot be assumed from exercising one's power of or our future. your thoughts. Say it to your- event that was held last spring Day" — deal with it. And I to represent the opinions of awareness. ISouthem Methodist self, "I am not my thoughts" |"l wanted an explanation. I got know as I write this, many of Internet users in general, nor We breathe every minute University! is a veritable Garden With a blank mind, you still nothing," Oct. 18|. I am dumb- you will say I am heartless. I the public as a whole. of ever)' day of our lives, and of Eden, and yet we tend to not exist, and therefore you are not founded as to why this is still am not heartless to any degree, yet awareness of the breath appreciate the vibrancy of the your thoughts. This realization *uch a hot topic. I would have I just simply believe strongly comes sporadically at best. I'eel grounds while walking to class. should have a tremendous ■jworn we as Americans had in the First Amendment and yourself breathe right now, and Why? Because we're too busy effect on your life. 2 right to speak and act freely I feel that there is no need for know that this act constitutes thinking about not having done Our thoughts have no more Is long as our words and or an apology. If tomorrow there SPEAK YOUR MIND an integral part of your ability our homework or some other substance than dreams, and yet actions did not infringe upon is a "Catch a Drug Dealer Day," to live. In the same way we lose triviality, to remember where we we allow them to dictate our Got something you want to say others' freedoms. And 1 cannot I doubt any of you would be touch with something so impor- are. Today, right now, make the waking lives. You would not feel about an opinion column or news see how a bunch of white guys offended. But what is the dif- tant and mundane as breath- effort to enjoy the sights, sounds story? Here's how to get in touch embarrassed after waking up funning around with T-shirts ference between a drug dealer ing, awareness of one's present with us for letters to the editor: and smells that are always avail- from a dream where you went that said "illegal immigrant" and an illegal immigrant? Both moment consistently takes a able for appreciation. Be here in to class naked because you i c HI Id possibly offend you, contribute to the economy in backseat to a mob of silly stories body as well as mind. ■ E-mail us at recognize that the dream did ii ii Irs-, of course you are an some way. And guess what? in which we lose ourselves. [email protected]. Too often, people gear not take place. You know that illegal immigrant yourself. And They are both criminals. Following our thoughts and themselves simply toward the ■ Drop a note into our the dream wasn't real. Similarly, even if you did feel offended So, say what you will, believe losing touch with reality is a new comment box at the completion of preconceived thoughts have only as much by this event, in a completely what you want, just please, for disadvantage in three funda- tasks. We just want to check Union Information Center. effect as we allow them to have. removed from emotion, legal the sake of everyone's sanity, mental ways: 1. We shortchange something off the list and forget So why do we blow these ■ Call us at 419-372-6966. way, so what? move on with your life. I have the infinite beauty of the ever- it ever happened: Get ready for thoughts way out of propor- ■ Come to our newsroom in Now I think, "Where has our an idea. Why don't you all put present now. 2. We give undue class, check; go to class, check; tion, ascribe them a central, 210 West Hall. count ry gone? Where has it all of this emotion and energy respect to transient, immaterial listen to a one-sided conversa- concrete role in our sense of self gone that a perceived fun' and into doing something produc- thoughts. 3. Our powers of con- Be sure to read the full submission tion, check. This goes on and and take them for something 'entertaining' event could turn tive, such as keeping illegal centration atrophy into a state guidelines at the bottom of this on. This line of thinking pre- permanent? Simply put, we live into something to be offended immigrants out of our country. where the slightest breeze will page. cludes the possibility of enjoy- in a continual state of mistak- by and viable to whine about?" carry our minds for miles. ing the process and blinds us ing thoughts for reality, thereby So somehow, someway you Whenever silence falls about from the unexpected. allowing them to grow out of may have been offended. Then Knhle is a freshman stiulying us, we can hear more clearly What about the funny way control you got up and protested the /jolilical science and pre-law. TOMORROW IN FORUM the worthless chatter filling our your roommate fell asleep in One of the most pragmatic event and now you have tried Send responses to his column to minds at all hours of the day, Columns from Brian Kutzley and his or her street clothes on top results of meditation is coming to beat the College Republicans [email protected]. blocking the comprehension of Mwendah M'mailutha of their bedspread? What about direct sensory perception. It's the buds chirping, the squir- See O'TOOLE | Page 12
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UKUMI-IIAMK, Hawaii (API — "The times I thought, By Mark Sherman "The abolitionists will say if we have no yer with the Skadden Arps firm A 49-year-old woman held onto The Associated Press who has represented death row a water container to stay afloat 'I'm going to die,' I executions for six months to a year,... it inmates. for 19 hours until she was res- WASHINGTON — Stop execu- Tabak said states with the cued from choppy ocean waters would say, 'No, I have tions for a while and perhaps becomes easier to say, Why do we even death penalty nowhaveachance a mile off Maui, she said. they can be stopped forever. to review capital punishment Lillian Ruth Simpson, of three kids.'" That calculation has been part need the death penalty?" procedures. The American Bat luneau, Alaska, told the Maui of the strategy of capital punish- Association has for the past 10 News that she also wrapped her Lillian Simpson | Survivor ment opponents for decades. Douglas Berman | Sentencing Expert years called for such a freeze bathing suit top around her head The Supreme Court-inspired and review. to keep warm after sunset. caster Robert Ballard. slowdown in executions offers used by Kentucky. The inmates Rather, the justices could "The ABA's position is unless A fishing charter boat spotted Simpson, who worked as a the first nationwide oppor- say Kentucky's method creates decide whether Kentucky's pro- you have lair practices, exec u- her in the water Friday morn- drug and alcohol counselor in tunity in 20-plus years to test the risk of pain severe enough cedures violate I he Constitution tions should not resume," said ing, dehydrated and sunburned. Alaska, had been canoeing alone whether the absence of regu- to be cruel and unusual pun- and what standard the courts Tabak, who has worked with She was treated at a hospital and paddled out to some tour larly scheduled executions will ishment, banned by the Eighth should use to evaluate the risk the lawyers' organization on and released. boats Thursday morning to dis- lead some states to abandon Amendment. a prisoner will feel pain as he is this issue. "The times I thought, 'I'm tribute Invitations to a fundrais- the death penalty and change Similar procedures are used put to death. But Douglas Berman, a sen- going to die. I'm going to die.' 1 er for a documentary on youths public attitudes about capital by Texas, the far-and-away lead- No matter how the court tencing expert at the Ohio Stale would say, 'No, I have three kids and drugs. She was already punishment. er in lethal injections, and the 16 rules, it appears there will be University law school, said the and you're not taking me any- tired from the effort when Recent decisions by judges other states that have executed few, if any, prisoners executed possibility exists for more dra- where," she said. strong winds Hipped her canoe, and elected officials have made prisoners in the past two years. before the court rules, probably matic action. A buoy near where Simpson she said. clear that most executions will It is clear the high court will by late lune. "The abolitionists will say if was floating registered an aver- She called to a nearby charter not proceed until the Supreme not go so far as to outlaw the use "We're probably looking at we have no executions for six age water temperature of about boat for help, but she apparently Court rules in a challenge by of lethal injections. That issue is delaying executions, not pre- months to a year, and the uni- 80 degrees this week, said two death row inmates to the not even before the court in the venting them," said Ronald National Weather Service fore- See HAWAII | Page 6 lethal injection procedures Kentucky case. Tabak. a New York-based law- See EXECUTION | Page 6 GREENBRIAR, INC. FALL '08 LISTINGS NOW AVAILABLE 352-0717 • 445 E.Wooster, Bowling Green, OH 43412 • www.greenbriarrentals.com LEASING BEGINS OCT. 24™ ' •- ;!:*tiim#H ifr** • V
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meant it," Berman said. EXECUTION At the same time, there have been several studies, challenged From Page 5 Protests surface over ethanol waste by the anti-death penalty camp, verse is not imploding and mur- that have shown a deterrent der rates are not going through effect in the use of capital pun- the roor... it becomes easier to ishment. Also, public support say, 'Why do we even need the for executions remains high. death penalty, let's just get rid of More than two-thirds of those it,'" Berman said. polled favor the death penalty "Texas and other high-execu- for murderers when the ques- tion slates aren't going to get tion does not include other pos- there anytime soon, but the sible punishments. argument against capital pun- Then there is the example ishment gets even more force in of the last time the country those states squeamish about went without executions for an the death penalty in the first extended period. There were no instance," Berman said. executions from lune 1967 to Questions about the admin- January 1977. istration of lethal injections are The Supreme Court in 1972 only part of the equation. struck down 40 state death Death-penalty opponentsalso penalty laws, but did not ban have pointed to doubts about capital punishment as cruel and the competence of some court- unusual. appointed defense lawyers and Some justices at the time the rise in the number of exon- thought their decision in erations through DNA evidence Furman v. Georgia would bring of people already convicted of an end to the death penalty. crimes. By 1976, though, in the midst PHOTO COURTESY Of EARTHLINK Polling has shown that the of a "law-and-order" back- TAMPERING WITH NATURE: )long [he bank of Grand Lake Si. Marys m western Ohio. The lake was approved to be the site of wastewater dumpmo, from ethanol- public increasingly believes that lash to the court's decisions manufacluring MP«UT F*ietqv by *h- T*enta! Protection Agency. life in prison without parole in favor of the rights of crimi- will keep the worst offenders off nal defendants, elected offi- the streets. A recent Associated cials in 35 states had adopted Neighbors, activists join together to prevent lake pollution Presss-Ipsos poll thai asked what laws to comply with the death method of punishment people penalty ruling. ST. MARYS. Ohio (AP) - "We can't imagine Mercer Energy plans to build particles each year, including prefer for murderers found only A more conservative court Neighbors ami environmental a $125 million ethanol plant a minerals and other materials. It a slight preference for the death upheld some of those laws, advocates are decrying a stale one more thing going quarter-mile north of the lake. also allows the wastewater to be penalty over life in prison — 52 and a half-year later executions agency's decision to allow a pro- Company officials said their as hot as 85 degrees in the sum- percent to 46 percent. resumed. posed ethanol plant to dump 323 into that lake." plan won't harm the lake, and mer and 70 degrees in winter. "There is a deeper societal Nearly 1,100 people have been million gallons of wastewater a the Ohio EPA said the plant's But those higher temperatures appreciation for life without the put to death since 1977 and year into a lake already battling Marg Moul | St. Marys resident wastewater won't significantly could drastically change living possibility of parole. Ten to 15 more than 3,000 others are on high levels of pollution. increase pollution in the lake or conditions for fish and other years ago, no one thought they death row. Residents and advocates The state EPA in June released add to the lake's problems. aquatic wildlife, said Anthony learned this month that the a draft report outlining what it Mercer is one of 13 compa- Sasson, freshwater conservation Ohio Environmental Protection called the lake's most pressing nies thai have received or are coordinator for the Ohio Nature morning. He went to investigate Agency gavca pollution permit to needs: better handling of live- seeking permits to build etha- Conservancy. HAWAII because floating objects usu- ally attract mahimahi and other Mercer Energy thai will allow the stock manure, improving control nol plants in Ohio. Officials have "Even a few degrees are impor- From Page 5 ethanol manufacturer to dump of erosion and sediment buildup promoted the plants as sources tant," he said. game fish. the wastewater into Grand Lake and eliminating bacteria pro- of alternative energy and new The heated wastewater will was unable to attract anyone's It wasn't until the boat got St. Marys in western Ohio. duced by manure and home jobs, but environmentalists have add minerals to the lake, but not attention and it left. She tried for close that the crew realized it The states largest man-made sewage treatment systems. expressed concerns about pos- sewage or toxic chemicals, EPA hours to right the canoe before was Simpson. After they car- lake — which attracts boaters "We can't imagine one more sible air and water pollution. spokeswoman Dina Pierce said. giving up, she said. ried her aboard, she was hungry, and swimmers and supplies thing going into that lake," Mercer plans to cool equip- Ohio Department of Natural "Every time I turned it, the thirsty and couldn't remember drinking water lor more than said Margi Moul, 60, a resi- ment with well water and then Resources Director Sean Logan, boat would partially submerge," her name. 10,00(1 residents of nearby Celina dent of St. Marys who helped dump the wastewater into Grand who in June called the lake's she said. "She told me that she kept tell- — has si niggled against manure form a group called Citizens Lake St. Marys through a drain- plight "unacceptable," said last Then she decided to swim for ing herself, At least the water's runoff, erosion and sediment Acting Responsibly for the age pipe. The permit allows as week that he trusts the EPA to shore. warm,' " Carvalho said. "Your buildup. Environment. much as 4.1 million pounds of protect the lake. "I just kept trying to swim survival instinct kicks in. She toward Olowalu, but really the made something out of nothing water did not want to take me and that saved her life." there," she said. Simpson said that she is not a Simpson spent a long night strong ocean swimmer, but that NATIONAL COLLEGIATE dozing off, accidentally swallow- she has been around boats all ing sea water, throwing up and her life because her father and trying to keep warm. sister fished. loseph Carvalho Jr., captain "I won't say I'm not going back of the boat Strike Zone, spotted in the ocean," she said. "But I'm what he first thought was a large not going back alone anytime ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK balloon in the ocean early Friday soon." ST TH SUNDAY OCT. 21 - SATURDAY THE 27 caught fire, Boeing spokeswom- FIRE an Diana Ball said. From Page 5 Flames engulfed Malibu Stop by the Wellness Connection (170 Health Center) Presbyterian Church, which had which may have started the fire, been evacuated, said youth pas- to pick up your own alcohol poisoning informational magnet Capt. Mike Brown said. tor Eric Smith. "That's the really Late yesterday morning, palm good news, that everyone's out trees bent in half and embers and safe," Smith said. were carried through the air as Faculty and staff atthe830-acre winds gusted to 60 to 65 mph. Pepperdine campus had been Thick smoke obscured the sun. urged to evacuate in the morning Susan Nuttall sat in her black and students were instructed to Mercedes in a cul-de-sac just off gather in the school's cafeteria ALCOHOL POISONING the Pacific Coast Highway, saying and basketball arena. she had fled her condo just below But by early afternoon, the SYMPTOMS Pepperdine University. campus was "secure," Freeman "We're all scared to death, said. Flames were no longer vis- Person cannot be awakened. and we have nowhere to go," ible in the hills around the school said Nuttall, 51, still wearing and that power to the campus Person has cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin. a bathrobe and holding her had been restored, Pepperdine Chihuahua. spokesman Jerry Derioshon said. Person has slow or irregular breathing. Flames also consumed the About 200 homes had been landmark Castle Kashan, a evacuated in the communities of Person is vomiting while passed out and does not wake up. stately fortress-like home with Malibu Colony, Puerco Canyon, turrets and arched windows, as Monte Nido and Sweetwater about a dozen residents watched Canyon, Brown said. If any of these symptoms exist, from across a street. Chunks of To the north, fire officials were brick fell from the exterior of the focused on protecting Piru, a CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY! burning building overlooking the Ventura County town of 1,200 coast. people across a small lake from Erratic wind gusts hampered the blaze. A condor preserve was If a friend is intoxicated, take ACTION: efforts to drop water from air- also potentially threatened. craft and pushed flames toward "There could be homes threat- Check for signs of alcohol poisoning. IIU1 Laboratories, a research ened by the end of the day Sunday and engineering facility jointly if the fire continues to push to the Do not leave your friend alone. owned by Boeing Co. and General south and southwest," U.S. Forest Motors Corp. about a mile north Service spokesman Stanton Do not put your friend to bed to sleep it off. of Pepperdine. One outbuilding Florea told KNX radio. Turn your friend on his/her side to prevent choking in case of vomiting. 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BASEBALL Boston finishes Tribe Wins 11-2 to finish comeback. KENT, Ohio — I'm not sure ifWillie Page 8 Geter knows CPFt, but he did an admirable job of resuscitating SOCCER the BG offense Saturday. The true Men's team falls freshman picked up 254 all-pur- pose yards, leading the Falcons to to No. 23 Akron in a 31-20 victory at Kent hard-fought game The Falcons not only dusted The Falcons hung tough in themselves off after two embar- rassing losses, but gained back the first half but couldn't keep the game on Miami they lost last up with the Zips after the half. week. Both teams are now 2-1 in Page 8 the Mid-American Conference East after the Roll lawks fell 24-21 Women can't hang to Temple in Philadelphia. Things weren't looking good for on against Ball BG after its offense was more or State, beat Miami in less figured out by Boston College a thriller and Miami. It needed a running game — fast That's where Geter 8G gives Ball State all it can came in. On the first play from handle before falling in the scrimmage, Geter busted a 20- second overtime period then yard run. When Geter jogged into the end zone less than four min- beats Miami in overtime in utes later, he already had 34 yards the next game. on four carries. Page 8 A year ago, Geter was probably fighting for a high school playoff SWIMMING seeding and checking weather, com to see just how cold Bawling BG takes nine out of Green, Ohio, was compared to 10 relays in Stubbs Miami, Fla "Sometimes I look at him and Relays forget he is a freshman.'' said BG Hosting Akron and coach Gregg Brandon. "I le is an Youngstown State, BG gives a outstanding young player and a dominating performance. See RECOVERY'Page 10 Pag«9
OUR CALL ONLINE See a photo stideshow for the folliowng at www.bgnews.com Today in Sports ■ Saturday's football game History at Kent. The Falcons won 1976 - Rick Barry begins the game 31-20. See all the photos at our Web the longest NBA free throw site. streak at the time of 60 shots. 1959 -First televised NFL ■ Friday's volleyball game at game the Eagles vs Dodgers Toledo. The Falcons won the match 3-1. 1885-John Ward and JORDAN FLOWFR T-EBGNfrt'S SLICK WILLIE: Willie Geiei (28) runs past a Kent defender Saturday. Geter ran for 205 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for SI yards. several teammates secretly form the Brotherhood of SCORING SUMMARY Professional Baseball Players, Geter has huge Defense bends for the first baseball union First Quarter 11:02- Willie Geter. 4-yard run The List Jarvis but holds (Sinisa Vrvillo kick) day for offense 7-0 BG Every Monday The BG News 5:24- Nate Reed 20-yard held brings you our NFL Fantasy By Bill Bordewick strong in red zone goal 7-3 BG studs for the week. Reporter By Chris Volotchuk Second Quarter 1. Tom Brady KENT. Ohio — Willie Geter — the man, the Assistant Sports Editor 12:02- Nate Reed 31-yard field myth, the legend. goal 7-6 BG [below]: In real life, not The Kent State defense is probably still KENT, Ohio — Saturday afternoon, the 4:23- Anthony Turner 4-yard run Madden '08. Brady threw for having nightmares of seeing the back of his BG defense was up against a Kent team (Vrvillo kick) 14-6 BG 1:16- Julian Edelman 3-yard run six scores and 354 yards. The white, number 28 jersey as he was running that leads the Mid-American Conference by each and every one of them. in rushing. Speedy running back Eugene (Reed kick) 14-13 BG Dolphins are Suing him for "They caught us off guard a little bit," said larvis came into the game with a confer- emotional damages Kent State cornerback lack Williams. "We ence-best 935 yards on the ground and Third Quarter Anthony Turner 31 -yard pass from tried to adjust but we had a little trouble eight touchdowns. 2. Kenny Watson: Tyler Sheehan (VrvSb kick) 21-13 doing so." Kent'squarterback, Julian Edelman, was BG Rudi Johnson need not apply. No kidding. Geter ran around, through also a running threat that, combined with This backup Bengals back ran and up in the entire Kent defense in larvis, would be tough for BG to defend. Fourth Quarter the much-needed 31-20 Falcon victory for 150 yards and three TDs! Last week against Miami, the Falcons' Corey Partridge 24-yard pass JORDAN FLOWER I THE BG NEWS run defense was largely ineffective, as from Sheehan (Vrvillo kick) 28-13 See GETER | Page 10 iWesWelkenShort. CHEST BUMP: Corey Partridge (1) and Freddie Barnes (7) backup runningback Austin Sykes rushed BG celebrate after Partridge caught a 24-yard touchdown pass underrated, awesome. for a career-high 124 yards and two touch- Rashad Tukes 32-yard pass from downs. Through the air, Miami quarter- Yesterday he scored twice and Edelman (Reed kick) 28-20 BG GETER BY THE NUMBERS back Daniel Raudabaugh had 237 yards Vrvillo 49-yard held goal 6 Number of 254 Number had 138 yards receiving. and a touchdown. Twice the Falcons were 31-20 BG 456 Number of rushing Geter gains of all-purpose 4. Rob Bironas: 203 Number of yards Geter rushed yards the Falcons had as a of 10* yards yards for Geter a kicker. A kicker who kicks See DEFENSE | Page 10 for Saturday team in their first six games Saturday Saturday eight field goals always gets a spot on here. 5. Rian Lindell: Two kickers in one week That's Opening weekend results pathetic. Four FGs for Lindell Netters complete to beat the kings of field goal, the Ravens perfect road weekend in split for Falcon hockey By Sean Shapiro JAM THE GYM By Ethan Hagoc Derek Reporter Wednesday: at 7 p.m. in Reporter Whitmore Anderson Arena Scored two goals Following a five-match home The BG hockey team split its in Friday's game stand last week, the BG volleyball The second-place Falcons take on season-opening road trip last team continued its winning streak the first-place Miami RedHawks week, competing well in both of against RIT. on the road at rival Toledo and Ball its Empire State games against State. within one, as Stephanie Swiger Niagara and Rochester Institute of n BG made quick work in both was able to drop the ball between Technology. "Going into the first couple games, downing the Rockets 3-1 two Rockets. The next three plays BG coach Scon Paluch knew games of the year, especially with and the Cardinals 3-0. The wins would result in side outs by both before the trip that his team would Niagara, because we haven* played JODDAK FIOWM | TMSBGNEWS improved the Falcons to 17-7 and teams until Toledo took a 29-26 face challenges against relatively them in a coupleyears, there's not a SET-UP: Sam Fish sets up one o( her 8-2intheMAG unknown opponents outside teammates during the Fakons' match at BG (bund itself trailing late in See NETTERS | Page 9 the Central Collegiate Hockey See HOCKEY | Page 9 Toledo Friday. BG won 5-1. game one 26-24 as they pulled Association. ... . - - ... '~r~. SPORTS WWW.BGNEWSCOMl 8 Monday. October 22.2007 Women have thrilling weekend, Tribe loses series split two overtime games By Jordan Cravana "It was kind of Tied 2-2. neither team could Reporter score for the remainder of the Drops third straight, 11-2 second half or in the first period heartbreaking to play After nearly knocking off the of overtime, until Rein's late By Jimmy Golen No. 1 team in the Mid-American like that and not be second overtime goal ended the The Associated Press conference on Friday, the B(i match. women's soccer team rebound- able to win the match." Coming out yet again on the BOSTON — Daisuke Matsuzaka ed to pick up their first overtime wrong side of the stick losing in overtime for the fourth time Dustin Pttlroia and these Boston victory of the season against Andy Richards | BG coach this season, BG took on Miami, Red Sox arc taking a sweet streak Miami yesterday. a game that would finally end into the World Series, too. Friday's match against Ball Lucas, who was credited with the streak of overtime losses for Boston charged to its third State ended in dramatic fashion the assist. the team. straight win. completing vet anoth- as the Falcons took the confer- Until Bland's goal, BSU had It was Katie Stephenson who er ( ktober comeback hy overpow- ence leaders into two overtime yet to give up a goal in MAC came up big in yesterday's ering the Cleveland Indians 11-2 periods before the Cardinals' play. match, scoring a double over- yesterday night in Game 7 of the Emily Rein squandered BG's "There was a lot of positives to AI. championship series behind a hopes of an upset with a goal in come out of it, unfortunately not time goal to lead the Falcons to a 1-0 victory. new pair of rookie Sox. the final minutes of the double out of the result," Richards said, Assisted on the goal by Matsuzaka pitched five solid overtime period. who was proud of his team's innings, IVdroia drove in five runs "It was kind of heartbreak- two-goal performance against Colleen Kordan. Stephenson's goal was the first of her colle- and the Red Sox - helped by a ing to play like that and not be a great defensive team. able to win the match," said BG Leading 1-0 heading into giate career. key blunder by an Indians base WINSIOWI0WNSON ■'.■ i.. coach — finished off their rally Coach Andy Richards. halftime, BG gave up two early "It wasn't a pretty goal, but NAPOLEON: Boston Red Son's Dustin Pedrou hits a bases-loaded double to drive in three from a 3-1 deficit. BG was first to score in the second half goals to BSU, which runs off Cleveland Indians pitcher Rafael Betancour! in the eighth inning of Game 7 See WOMEN | Page 9 Having ended their 86-year match on a goal by Samantha were scored less than five min- title drought in 21X14 after dig- Bland on a pass from Stacey utes apart. ging out of a 3-0 hole against the < )rti/and AlXSNU'l'losh Beckett catch Blake's drive for the final Yankees in the Alt !S, the Red Sox helped the Red Sox win their 12th out before crashing into the wall. now have a date with Colorado pennant, the Indians only added Boston kept the bases busy in the World Series. The Rockies, more misery to a city that hasn't early against Wcstbrook, but Falcons hang with nationally-ranked who have won 10 in a row and celebrated a World Series cham- three double plays in the first 21 of 22, will come back from a pionship since IH48. four innings kept the Indians in record eight days off for Game I I he Indians were a double- the game while their starter set- at Fenway Park on Wednesday play grounder from winning the tled down. The Red Sox scored Zips, get put away in second half night. crown at Florida in 1997. They once in each of the first three By Pete Schramm "We started to click at the right appeared to take control of this innings, and Matsuzaka retired Reporter time. When your team's back is series with three consecutive vic- the first eight batters he faced. against the wall, it shows the type tories, but aces CC Sahathia and Cleveland cut the deficit to 3-2 of ballclub we have. We're down Fattsto Carmona failed to dose through five, then had a chance The BG men's soccer team lost 3-1 and we believed." it out. to tie it in the seventh when Red 4-0 to the No. 23 Akron Zips While Manny Ramirez, David lake Wcstbrook pitched val- Sox shortstop Julio I .ugo dropped (10-2-2) on Saturday, dropping iantly in Game 7, and still the Lofton's seemingly harmless its overall record to 3-9-3, and Indians came up short. They popup in shallow left. Lugo drift- conference record to 0-2-1. had a chance to tie it at 3 in the ed back, tracking the ball with Despite the loss, coach Fred seventh inning, but third-base his glove in the air and holding Thompson said he was rela- coach loel Skinner mistakenly oil incoming left fielder Ramirez. tively pleased with his team's held up speedy Kenny Ixtfton as With his right hand. play, especially in the first half. he rounded the bag. But the shortstop let the ball "I thought at the end of the With runners at the comers, bounce off his glove, and Lofton first half, it was pretty even. Birch Run Golf Club Casey Blake grounded into an was safe on second. The second half was going fair- inning-ending double play. Franklin Gutierrez hit a sharp ly well until we let in the second Only 10 Minutes from Campus! Then, the Red Sox blew it open. grounder over third base that goal," he said. 2 miles oft 1-75 South in I'edroia, who homered earlier, bounced off the photographer's Akron scored its first goal hit a three-run double and Kevin box in front of the grandstand with 21:47 left in the first half Nortti Balunore on St Rt 18 JOR0HN FIOWHD Youkilis launched a bottle rocket, and into shallow left. But Skinner when the Elliot Bradbrook fired Student ID Special: SLIDE TACKLE: Garrett bVline tries to keep the ball from an Oakland defender in a a two-run drive offfhe giant Coke held up both hands for the a shot from 30 yards out which match earlier this season The Fakons fell to Akron 4-0 this weekend. ^)£P Weekday 18 Holes with cart bottle above the Green Monster. speedy l.ofton, and the 40-year- found its way into the back of ^2^ Weekend 18 Holes «wtn cart lonathan Papelbon pitched old outfielder skidded to a stop. the net. two innings lor a save and Boston Infton looked back for the ball With t he score 1 -0, t he falcons ing neck-and-neck with one Thompson said, i think that Call 419.297.3C41 tonal tor tat time finished it off in style. Center and. seeing it in no man's land in had an opportunity to tie the of the nation's best teams. left us a little bit open and leav- fielder Coco Crisp racing hack shallow left, snapped his head match later in the first half when Unfortunately for BG. the Zips ing us playing a little bit more into the center-field triangle to back to stare at Skinner. a few prime scoring opportuni- would come out on a tear in differently than we usually do." ties arose off a Cameron Hepple the second half and never look In the end, the falcons were free kick. back. held to a season low of 7 shots. "It was a great kick over lust 10 minutes into the sec- The Zips tallied IH total shots, the wall," Thompson said of ond half, the Zips' Steve Zakuani with 11 of those coming in the Hopples free kick. "It hit the sent the first of his game-high second half. crossbar and the post, came two goals into the back of the "At some point after their sec- down and bounced to lacob net from 40 yards out. Akron ond goal in the second half, we Lawrence, but he just couldn't would add their final two goals just lost ourheadsabil." Hepple quite get it back on goal. in the 81st and 83rd minutes to said. "I guess it was a lack of "Ihey had one great oppor- seal the victory. experience compared to them tunity, and we had one great "Once they got the second as a mature team. opportunity, but they scored goal lot" the gamel we had to "I guess we just let our heads and we didn't." change a little bit of how we At the half, the Falcons played because they are a See HEN | Page 9 were only down 1-0 and play- very solid defensive team,"
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October 2?. 20079 Falcons ended the game and the The next play, BG would tie on NEnERS match on a kill by Swiger. a Ball State error, only to have From Page 7 "What's really cool about hav- the CardinaLs come right back. ing a rival in the MAC is whenever BG took die lead 35-34 on a kill lead. Despite BG's battle, Toledo you play each other it's all-out by Means than won on a service would lake the game on the next volleyball. Both teams are going ace that dropped just inside the point. to bring their very best game. We back left comer by senior Maggie They hit very well in game one knew Toledo was going to bring Karges. and I thought we were a little bit their very best game, which Uiey Karges' ace not only won the slow and playing reactionary vol- did; they played their hearts out. game but mowed her to ninth all leyball, just kind of waiting to see We think it's a great statement to a time in service aces. Game two what Toledo was going to do," said rival on the road," Swiger said. appeared to be headed to the bead coach Denise Van De Walle. Statistically Swiger led BG at the upper 30s like game one as both In game two, the Falcons came net with 19 kills on 32 attempts teams battled to an eariy 5-5 tie. out strong, exchanging points and only three errors. As a team However the Falcons exploded on with Toledo until the Falcons were the Falcons frustrated Toledo at the Cardinals, getting kills from able to evenhially take a six-|x>int the net limiting it to a .167 hitting Swiger, Meghan Mobr, Domek, lead at 15-9. ,BCi closed it out with percentage and blocking 16 balls. Means and I laini. and winning BRIAN BOBNHOfFT '-• BG NEWS a kill by sophomore Corey Domek The match also served as the game 30-14. ABOVE: Alisha Yec competes in the butterfly relay at the Tom Stubbs Relays al Cooper Pool. BELOW: A 8G swimmer perloims the back- and two Rocket errors. the first game back for senior "They were kind of out-work- stroke in ihe Tom Stubbs Relays Saturday. The Falcons won nine of the 10 relay races they competed In BG began to control it in the Madeline Means after a severe ing us the first game. We knew third and fourth games proving ankle sprain that kept her out for we were a better team than them, who was the better volleyball three weeks. that's not the case |In thel second school on 1-75. "She practiced all week and did game we came out there, played Falcons nearly go perfect at Tom The Falcons continued to fine, I'm sure her ankle's a little awesome defense and took it to dominate the net as the combi- bit sore. She's ready to go, she's them," Means said. nation of Swiger and freshman a senior she wants to be on the bi game three, BG closed the niter Sam Fish didn't allow any floor," Van De Walle said. deal in another close game late at Stubbs Relays at Cooper clean shots from the net, helping Following the Toledo win, BG 25-24. BG didn't have to do much them amass an 18-10 lead. BO headed Van DeWalle's Alma mat- wort; to finish the Cardinals as Ball By Andrew Harncr formance when the team won closed out the match on 12-9run ter Ball State for another match. State's Abby Lavigne committed Reporter just three relays, but the team and a pair of blocks from juniors In game one of the match, the four attack emirs. also finished with a better time MedHm Mohr and Kendra Halm Falcons spotted the Qirdinals an The I alci in-1 li ii i iii i, in 11 the net The BG women's swim team than last year in every race but lo clinch it. early five-point lead. BG would holding Ball State to a .042 hitting kicked off its season in domi- the 800-yard freestyle relay and Starting game four with Fish fight back to tie the game at 15, percentage, and lioth Means and nating fashion by winning nine the 200-yard individual medley. on the serving line, BG jumped but could never take more than junior Chelsey Meek recorded of 10 overall races against Akron "Nine out of 10 is crazy," out to a 6-0 lead. Toledo didn't go a three-point lead. Both teams double digit digs. and Youngstown Stateat Friday's Richardson said, "last year at away easily, diough, as they bat- exchanged leads late, including Following the weekend sweep, Tom Stubbs Relays. this time, we were not close to lied Inick to pull the score within one Stretch of 16 straight side outs the litlcons come home for "lam "The team exceeded my this in times." three at 13-10. BG would hold the starting at 24-24 resulting in a 33- the Gym" on Wednesday as they expectations for today," said The biggest drop from last lead by being very aggressive at 32 Cardinal lead after Meghan face MAC Fast-leading Miami at 7 coach Keri Buff. "We got the ball year's times was in the 400- the net. hitting .355 as a team. The Mohr missed on the attack. p.m. in Anderson Arena. rolling right from the begin- yard medley relay. BG dropped ning." almost seven seconds from last The Falcons came out strong season's 4:06.50, and l be Falcons period advantage that carried a breakaway against Rri' goalie in the First race, the 200-yard also cut nearly three seconds in HOCKEY into die third. lows Menard. After Whitmore's medley relay, with a win from three other races. Fiom Page 7 "Well for our team {special second goal, Ricky Walton and Al the A team (1:48.25) and a sec- "This was the perfect way to teams] is not exactly the recipe for Mazur would score for the Tigers ond from the B team (1:52.56). start off our season," said junior lot of Familiarity," Paluch said early us right now," Much said. "When to even the game at 3-3. Then, BG followed by that perfor- Alisha Yee. "Everyone is swim- last week. "So I think dealing with WE get caught in a special teams another nationally recognized mance with a win in the 300- ming faster than ever, and we're ihe unknowns and being on the game, vve'te playing loo many guys Falcon forward, Kai Kanlola. yard butterfly relay (2:57.94). excited to show everyone what road for the first time arc the big- mom than we want to play them." broke the tie with one second easily beating Akron (3:03.04). we're about." gest challenges of this weekend." The Falcons found a balanced remaining in the second period In the next race, the 300-yard was the lone second place finish Richardson and Yee were big Those unknowns proved recipe for success on Friday in and put l« i ahead lor good. backstroke relay, BG won by an for BG losing to Akron 15:38.07 factors for the Falcons through- fatal on Thursday night when Rochester when they topped the "For IRITI 10 come back and even wider margin, defeating to 15:55.93. Buff said the loss out the whole meet as they each the Moons lost 2-0 to Niagara Tigers 5-3. The victory brought make it 3-3 with till the momen- Akron 2:57.67 to 3:05.03. BG's could be contributed to a need were on five winning relays and University in front of a rowdy Ml BG's record to 1-1 and dropixxl tum in their favor, and for us to l inie was just over a second from for improved strategy in longer one or both of t hem were In eight crowd. RlTtoO-2. make some key plays on that play, breaking the 1999 meet record. races. different races. Although HG out-shot Niagara Co-captain Derek Whitmore it was huge," Paluch said. 'It was "Once we started winning, "Our strategies were off as far "I don't think we could be dis- in each period and led in overall gave Bowling Green its first goal a great play by Patrick Ticsling I think we got the momen- as how to swim a 500 individu- appointed with today," Yee said. shots 32-20, it was unabk' to find of the regular season six minutes down low and kai Kantola was tum." said sophomore Meg ally." Buff said. "That is definite- Freshman Carrie Knright the back of the net like the I'urple into the game and then added lohnny on the spot' for us." Richardson. "We kept that going ly something that we'll make also helped five relays to vic- Eagles did. another halfway through the sec- Freshman Nick lino earned his through the entire meet." sure we're doing in training to tory. Chelsea l.opus and Frankie Goalie limmy Spratt allowed ond period. first win as a Falcon by making 29 The Falcons continued their correct." llouck were on four winning Niagara power play goals in the RTF Struck back five minutes saves, including 10 under heavy dominance over the next four But BCi didn't lose its confi- relay teams. Sami Jordan was on second and third periods and into the second period when pressure in the third period, races winning the 300-yard dence after the race finishing three winners. Stopped lB-of-20 total shots. sophomore Matt Crowell scored lames Pcrkjn filially scored with breaststroke relay (3:25.52). the meet strong with two wins BG now faces a long wait The loss didn't just fall on on the power play to make the less than two minutes left to make the 800-vard freestyle relav in the 400-yard individual med- before getting back to compe{ Spratt s shoulders. The BG offense soon 11. it 5-3, sealing the H(', victory. (7:57.75). the 400-yard medley ley relay (4:06.45) and the 400- tition with its next meet and failed to capitalize on five differ- Highly touted freshman lake Notre Dame visits the BGSU Ice relay (3:59.65) and the 200-yard yard freestyle relay (3:38.16). beginning the Mid-American ent power plays throughout the Cepis scored his first collegiate Arena Tuesday at 7:05 pm. for the freestyle relay (1:39.68). Winning nine races was a vast Conference season scheduled game, including a 5-on-3 second goal less than a minute later on first CCHA match of the season. The 1500-yard freestyle relay improvement on last year's per- for Nov. 2 at Eastern Michigan. Thompson says they stood well MEN above the rest of the Falcons' 1 Fn competition. "I would say to 2007-2008 this point they would be the OlilZsWr drop." best team we have played this The game was played at night year." Thompson said. and under the lights in Akron's "They are very solid in every CAMPUS PHONE Lee Jackson Field, which Isa noto- position, and then they have a riously tough environment for couple of special players on top opposing teams. But Thompson of that," he said. BOOKS ARE HERE! said the environment was fun for "They are a team full of his team to play in, and was a juniors and seniors, so they had Off-Campus Students great experience, the experience that I guess over- w , BOSU "The environment was great." powers them compared to other "° '»£X*..«"»"- '' Pick Yours Up Today! Thompson said. "It was great teams," 1 lepple said. playing under the lights there at With just three games left in lee lackson Field. They had the the regular season—allot which students behind the goal that are at home — the Falcons are were obnoxious and loud, and it still in position to play at home was great. for a MAC Tournament play-in THE INFORMATION DESK "It was also their senior night, game. Bowen-Thompson so they had a little extra stuff The team's next game comes going for them as well." at home Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Student Union The Zips came as Ihe fourth- BG's Mickey Cochrane Stadium ...and don't miss the valuable coupons inside! highest ranked opponent the when it will take on Detroit BG has faced this season, but Mercy. may be peaking at jusl the right WOMEN time. From Page 8 "It's kind of interesting what pressure does to people ... but 1045 N. Main 7B we are grateful for her effort," the team has responded the way Richards said, adding that we want them to," Richards said. Stephenson only played around To qualify for the MAC Bowling Green, Ohio 15 minutes in the match and Tournament, Richards thinks his happened to be in at just the squad will have to pick up two 419-353-5800 right time. more wins with three remaining Defense was also key in the games in order to be one of the win as red-shirt freshman Alexa top eight teams who advance to www.meccabg.com Arsenault earned the shutout, post-season play. Management Inc. recording four saves on the day. After recovering from more With a win and a tough game than 200 minutes of game play, where they forced the top-ranked the Falcons will welcome a week- MAC team into double overtime end of two home games against it seems as though the Falcons Ohio and Akron. 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In the first half, they main- yards were just a side note in the the passing game and contain game. the running attack enough to tained their lead and held Kent (letfir was a large part of a com- preserve a 31-20 win in front of to two field goals and a score, plete performance !)>' tlie Falcons. 10,248 at Dix Stadium. and in the second half had two goal-line stands. Sheehan used the newfound On Kent's first drive of the running game to his advantage, game, larvis looked like he'd be "|The goal-line standsl were completing l4-of-2S passes for giving the Falcons headaches all huge," said head coach Gregg IH-I yards. I hose atvn't his normal day. He had 63 yards on 10 car- Brandon. "Our defense really runiilKTs in a winning effort, hut ries and put his offense in posi- rallied. I thought they did a great Sheehan had some weight taken tion to kick a field goal to make job." off his shoulders for onee. I le the score 7-3 in favor of BG. "It seemed like once we got in . threw it half as much BS he usually As the game wore on, the that red zone, as a unit we were a did BG defense tightened up just little bit more fired up," Haneline • I Ins gives us a two-way go. enough to keep larvis out of the said. "We had that 'bend but rhej rant sit hack." Geter said. end zone. He finished the game don't break' mentality. We were i hese past couple games they with 168 yards, but gained only fired up." have been dropping eight and 44 in the second half. For the game, safety (ahmal nine guys and just rushing tWl >." "Ilarvisl is a good runner," Brown led the team in tackles Sheehan needed to be picked said linebacker John Haneline. with 12. Haneline and Erique up I he 19-year-old quarterback "You can lose him in the back- Dozier each had nine. As a unit, had a couple of rough weeks. field. 1 le's great making cuts and the defense recorded three I he lirst was filled with intercep- making you miss, and he's real sacks, seven tackles for a loss, tions, (he second was filled with elusive. He's a very talented run- and forced three fumbles, with MI ks Mostly because teams were PHOTOS BY J0RDANFL0WHR "••! I- ning back." freshman linebacker Angelo Magnone recovering one. rushing him every play and over- ABOVE: Anthony Turner sprints toward the Edelman presenred yet anoth- Although Kent's running loading the secondary, knowing end zone alter catching a pass from Tyler er challenge for the Falcons. game was effective for most of there was no real chance that the Sheehan in the third quarter ABOVE RIGHT: Hood coverage in the secondary the game, the defense's ability i.ilc i ins would he running. Eugene Jarvis runs after breaking a Jahmal made him apprehensive about Kent had a similar strategy. It Brown tackle attempt RIGHT: Tyler Sheehan making some throws, and he to make key stops allowed BG to control the game and never lose diiliit work so well tor them. gets pressured by Kent defenders BELOW: finished the game with eight completions for 128 yards and their lead. "Ihe> really caught us off Willie Geter runs by Kent defenders Saturday guard." said Kent Sate coach a touchdown. Edelman only "We knew we weren't going to Doug Martin. "It was a gotxl wrin- attempted one pass in the entire shut them down," Brandon said. kle on their part." first half. "I've watched [Kentl play seven \ow that they've had success "He had a couple of times games, and a lot of teams never with it, the running game will he a where he was just out of the even touch tackled llarvis and uild card for the rest of the season. framework of the offense," said Edelman]. So for us to contain The Falcons probably won't run Kent coach Doug Martin. "He those guys was a victory for our 17 limes even game, but there's was trying to do things that we defense." no longer any excuse for run- ning eight times in the first half. Whether it's (ietcr, Anthony Turner BG KENT First Down* 18 19 or anyone else, the I itlcons proved Rushes-Yards 37-197 56-254 that they can have success in the Passing Yards 184 128 ground game. Comp. Att. 14-25 8-13 I hey ran reverses, quarterback Interceptions 0 0 keepers, draws, losses, you name Total offensive yards 381 382 it. That opened up the pass and Fumbles-lost 1-0 3-1 even allowed a trick play that had Penalties-Yards 8-58 10-89 I leads spinning all over the Punts-Yards 6-217 4-162 stadium. Time of Possession 29:16 30:44 Third Down 5/15 4/B Fourth Down 2/2 0/3 Red Zone Scores 2/2 3/5 Sacks 3 2 Before You Go Out Raid Goals 2/2 1/1 Remember... early on them," Brandon said. PLAN AHEAD. How are you going to GETER "We talked about that — mak- ing some good things happen, From Page 7 get home tonight? seize some momentum. The big Saturday. thing is, we sustained it for four Geter ran the ball 22 times for quarters." KNOW who you are going out with. 203 yards and a touchdown. But From there on, the game plan it did not stop there for Geter as changed to get the ball to Geter he also caught four passes for 51 as much as possible. The Falcons NEVER walk alone. yards. About the only thing he were able to spot a weakness did not do on Saturday was drive in the Kent defense and took the team bus. advantage. "Willie Geter is going to be a Geter was a big reason that NEVER accept drinks from strangers. great player when he is through," the rushing game was so effec- said BG coach Gregg Brandon. tive, but it was also the offen- "He brings us his 'A' game every sive line that was able (o create DON'T leave your drink unattended. day in practice." gaping holes for Geter to scoot The true freshman stepped through. up when his team needed him "We were blocking them and DON'T drink and drive. the most. Geter's 254 all pur- Willie Geter was able to find pose yards is the most for a some creases and did a great Emergencies: 911 Falcon since P.|. Pope sliced up job," Brandon said. "We really the Western Michigan defense ran the ball well." BGSU Campus Police: 419-372-2346 BGSI in 2004. The switch from the pass- BG City Police: 419-352-2571 The Falcons had not intend- ing game really caught Kent off BGSU Campus Police and Parking ed to run as much as rhey did, guard and they were never able but Geter's performance on the to adjust to it. first couple of snaps made them If the opposing defense holds change the game plan. Geter the Falcons' passing attack to responded by averaging 9.2 just 184 yards, they expect to yards per carry. win that game. What was not C- ve you received your "The coaches told me and the expected was that Falcons linemen that we were going to would gain 197 net rushing put it on the ground a couple yards. atfl times — we'll run," Geter said. "I congratulate BowlingGreen "So we got ready and the line- on a great win," said Kent State men got out I here and I just fol- coach Doug Martin. 'They real- wwsxxom lowed the holes." ly did a nice job. They changed Flu Shots will be offered by The big day for Geter started their offense from what they the Student Health Service again this year to on the opening play of the game. have done all season and kind of BGSU students, faculty/staff, spouses, alumni and retirees. He took the opening handoff caught us off guard." i In addition to being offered at the Student Health Service and ran around the right side for Whether the Falcons caught a 20-yard gain. Seven plays later, them off guard or not, they were beginning October 15, they will be given at the the Falcons were in the end zone still able to execute effectively following locations throughout campus: after Geter's four-yard run. and it was Geter who delivered This drive set the stage for the each and every time. 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October 22.200711 Plot against THEBGNEWSSUDOKU Israeli prime 7 8 4 1 3 5 6 1 minister 4 6 2 gets foiled 9 2 By Joicf Fcdcrman The Associated Press 5 JERUSAIJ-M — Israeli officials 9 4 yesterday said they foiled a recent 1 attempt by Mestinian militants to assassinate Prime Minister Fluid 7 1 5 8 6 Olmen during a trip lo the West Bank and warned the plot could hurt prospects for ;ui upcom- 8 1 ing U.S.-hosted Mideast peace conference. Palestinian officials said Ohnert 2 6 8 3 was never in imminent danger and accused Israel of trying to exploit SUDOKU L I 6 E 8 9 S f z the plot to hinder progress before To play: Complete the grid S Z E t I L 9 6 8 the summit. so that every row, column 9 8 V S Z 6 I L £ Olmen and Palestinian Resident and every 3x3 box contains JAVIER GAL6W0 | AP PHOTO Mahmoud Abbas have been trying * 6 S L £ I Z 8 9 the digits 1 to 9.There is no HIGH EMOTIONS: A woman reacts as stie talks about Cuba's leader Fidel Castro outside a polling station during to hammer out a joint document E I Z 9 6 8 fr S I guessing or math involved. Cuba's municipal elections in Havana yesterday. outlining their common vision for I 9 8 Z > S L £ 6 a furore peace agreement. They Just use logic to solve ESI 8 9 £ 6 I t hope to present the document at the peace conference, which is 8 V I 6 L Z £ 9 S Castro may be replaced expected to take place in Annapolis. 6 E 9 I S » 8 Z L Md. in November or December. But negotiations have made lit- tle headway, and Olmen has come Create and solve your under heavy Palestinian pressure in nationwide election lo make concessions ahead or Sudoku puzzles for FREE. the summit By Will W.i„.rt Some 37,258 candidates were vying for Palestinians said Israels deci- Play Super Sudoku and;win prizes at.- ■he Associated Press 15,236 positions on municipal assemblies sion to disclose the assassination nationwide and official media has said plot, more than three months alter PRIZESUDOKUXDM HAVANA — Cubans opened an election turnout of over 95 percent of the island's it was uncovered, appealed to l>c cycle yesterday that will lead to a decision 8.3 million eligible voters is expected. aimed at heading off the pressure. next year on whether ailing leader Fidel "If my commandant recovers his health, "It clouds the atmosphere of the Castro will remain atop the communist- we will want him las presidentl forever. conference," Olmen said before gunmen had planned to attack the plot and it was not clear why run island's supreme governing l>ody. There's no one like him," said voter Gladys leaving on a trip to France. Israel Olmert's convoy as it entered the Olmen was allowed to proceed The nationwide municipal voting Veitia, tears welling in her eyes. views ttiis with great severity." West Bank KAMI of lericho on Aug. on his trip il there was a threat to marked the start or a multitiered process Fidel Castro has looked lucid in recent Israel has long said peace fi for a meeting with Abbas. Diskin his life. that culminates with parliamentary elec- state videos, but also frail and in little efforts cannot progress until the told the Cabinet the gunmen were In lerusalem, Palestinian Prime tions next spring. lawmakers could then condition to return to power. Cuban tele- Palestinians crack down on mili- linked to Abbas' Fatah move- Minster Salam Fayyad played decide to officially replace (.astro, 81, with vision reported he cast his ballot around tant groups. Israeli officials said ment, said the participants, who down the incident, saying Olmert his younger brother Raul as head of the 31- midday without leaving the undisclosed they were especially upset that spoke on condition of anonymity was never seriously threatened. member Council or State. location where he has been recovering for Palestinian security forces released because the meeting was closed. I le said three suspects were arrest- The elder Castro has been the island's nearly 15 months. three suspects arrested in the plot, While Abbas oversees official ed, and only released after three unchallenged leader since his revolution In a statement read on official television though two ol' the men were sub Kileslinian security forces, he has months of questioning. toppled dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1959. during a subsequent national newscast, sequcntly re-arrested. little control over extremist aimed "The interrogation did not reveal But he lias not been seen in public since Castro did not mention the elections, but The assassination plot was dis- groups, including those loyal to according to our security services undergoing emergency intestinal surger- referred to news from Washington that, in closed to the Israeli Cabinet by Fatah, which frequently act coun- anything that was imminently ies and ceding power to a provisional coming days. President Bush planned to Yuval Diskin. director of the Shin ter to his efforts to reconcile Israel dangerous, he said. Nonetheless, government headed bv his brother in announce initiatives aimed at fostering Bet internal security agency. ;uid the Palestinians, Palestinian officials said they re- July 2006. democratic transition in Cuba. . According to meeting par- Diskin did not say how close arrested two or the men last week ticipants, Diskin said Palestinian the militants were to earning out under Israeli pressure. Monkeys lead to untimely death NF.W 1)11 III (Al'l -Wild mon keys attacked a senior govern- ment official who then fell from a balcony at his home and died yesterday, media reported. New Delhi Deputy Mayor S.S. Bajwa was rushed to a hos- pital after the attack by a gang of Rhesus macaques, but suc- cumbed to head injuries sus- tained in his fall, the Press Trust of India news agency and The Times of India reported. Many government buildings, temples and residential neigh- borhoods in New Delhi are over- run by Rhesus macaques, which scare passers-by and occasional- ly bite or snatch food from unsus- pecting visitors. Last year, t he Delhi H igh Court reprimanded city authorities for railing to stop the animals from terrifying residents and asked them to find a permanent solu- tion to the monkey menace. Part ol the problem is that devout Hindus believe mon- keys are manifestations of the monkey god llanuman and COUMESY OF GOOGLE feed them bananas and peanuts MONKEY ATTACKS: The copious amount of Rhesus macaques In New Delhi aie starting — encouraging them to frequent to cause disturbances by Luting, snatching food and otherwise scaring citizens - a problem public places. exacerbated by the Hindu belief thai monkeys are mamfistations of a god Required Student Insurance Program Spring 2008 Open Enrollment starts October 23, 2007 What you need to do!! - • l( you have already waived out of the BGSU-offered Student Insurance (or this year you don't need to do anything at this lime • If you have not completed the Student Insurance process and are a domestic student registered lor 8 or more credit hours on main campus, go to your MyBGSU web page and select Student Insurance Requirement • II you aie an international student or you are unsure of whal you need to do, visit the Student Insurance Office at Room 13d of the Health Center Building (or assist i • You will need your insurance card lo complete the waivei form if you do not want to be enrolled in the student plan • l( not waived by January 22 2008 the Charge of S738 for the Spring Summer coverage under the BGSU-offered Student Insurance Plan will be permanently placed on your Bursar Account Student Insurance Office Room 134, Health Center Building (41'J) 372-7495 - Fax (419) 372-4812 www.bgsu.edu/studentinsurance 10 SPORTS WWWBGNEWS.COM weren't even trying lo do." DEFENSE On the ground, however, RECOVERY Edelman gained 104 yards. From Page 7 While they were gouged in the greal kid, loo." bunted with big plays. running game, the falcons were able to bear down when they IIHI.IV lii's probabl) wondering Against the Golden Flashes on who I iigeneiarcisis I.IIMS Hill Saturday, Ht! was able to limit needed lo, especially in ihe red yards were just a side note in the the passion game and contain /.one. In the firsl half, they main- the running attack enough to tained their lead and held Kenl '-■•""■■ drin wasa large part of a com preserve a 31-20 win in from of [O two field goals and a score, plt'te performance b> Ihe Falcons. 10,248 at Dix Stadium, and in ihe second half had two Sheehan used the newfound On Kent's first drive of the goal-line stands. running game to his advantage, game, [arvis looked like he'd be "IThe goal-line stands! were completing l4-ol IS passesloi giving the Falcons headaches all huge," said head coach Gregg l»i yards I hosearen'l his normal day. He had (i-'t yards on 10 car- Brandon. "Our defense really inimhers in a winning effort, but ries and pin his offense in posi- rallied. I thought iheydidagreal Sheehan had some weight taken tion to kick a field goal to make job." nil his shoulders foi once. He the score 7-3 in favor of BG, "It seemed like once we gol in 1 hall as much as he usual!) As the game wore on, the dial red /one, as a unit we were a BG defense tightened up jusl little hit more fired up, "llaneline .>--. usatwo waj go. enough to keep larvis out of the said. "We had that 'bend bin mi -a h.uk. i ietei said end /one I ie finished Ihe game don't break' mentality. We were otipk- games the) With IliH yards, bin gained only fired up." li ipping eight and 4-1 in Ihe second half. For the game, safety lahmal UN's and just rushing two." "(Jarvisj is a good runner,'' Brown led the team in tackles Sheehan needed to be picked said linebacker lobn llaneline. with 12. llaneline and Brique up. I he 10 w.ii olil quarterback "You cm lose him in ihe back- Dozier each had nine. As a unit, ■ couple of tough weeks. field. He's great making culs and the defense recorded three -i was filled with interccp- making you miss, and he's real sacks, seven tackles for a loss, ilicsei ond was filled with elusive. He's a very talented run- and forced three fumbles, with I . ..rli'.llllsui'll' PHOTOS BV IOB0»M (lOWED ning back" freshman linebacker Angclo rushing himeven pla\ andmer- ABOVE: Edelman presented yet anoth- Magnone recovering one. ii lulling the secondary; knowing er challenge for Ihe Falcons. Although Kent's running game was effective lor mosi of then-was no real chance thai the ABOVE RIGHT: Good coverage in the secondary : ili ons would be running made him apprehensive about the game, the defense's ability Kent liailasiuiil.il strateg) li making some throws, and be to make ke) Mops allowed BGto RIGHT: , com nil the game and never lose .InIni work so vwU for them. BELOW: finished the game with eight Ihe) realh caughl usiill completions for \2H yards and their lead. i said Kent State coach a touchdown. Edelman only "We knew we weren'i going to I long Martin. "II was a good wrin attempted one pass in the entire shut them down," Brandon said. ilu ii part.' first half. "I've watched |Keni| play seven Now ih.ii they w had success "lie had a couple of limes games, and a lot of teams never with il.llu'riinniiiggaini'uill lira when' he was jusl out of the even touch tackled [larvis and wildcard lot lite icsi ni the season. framework of Ihe offense." said Edelman). So for us to contain Ihe litlcons probably wont run Ken) coach Doug Martin. "He those guys was a victory for our IT limes every game, bui there's was nying in do things that we defense." iM) Itingi'i any excuse for run- ning eight nun's in ihefirsl half. vVhethei it's!icier, \nthon\ lutner BG KENT me else, ilu' I idcons proved First Downs 18 19 Rushes-Yards 37-197 56-254 dial they can have success in the 184 ground game Passing Yards 128 Comp.-Att. 14-25 8-13 Ihe) ran reverses, i|uaiirih.uk Interceptions O 0 keepers draws, losses, you name Total offensive yards 381 382 it. that opened uplhepassand Fumbles-lost 1-0 3-1 t-vt'ii allowed a irick play thai had Penalties-Yards 8-58 10-89 heads spinning all ovei ihe Punts-Yards 6-217 4-162 stadium. Time of Possession 29:16 30:44 Third Down 5/15 4/H Fourth Down 2/2 0/3 Red Zone Scores 2/2 3/5 Sacks 3 2 Before You Go Out Field Goals 1/1 2/2 Remember... earij on them," Brandon said PLAN AHEAD. How are you going to GETER "We talked about ibai mak- ing some good things happen. get home tonight? rrom Page 7 seize sonic momentum. 1 he big Sal unlay. thing is. we sustained u lor foui Geter ran the ball 22 times foi quarters." KNOW who you are going out with. 203 yards and a touchdown. Km From thereon, the game plan ii did nui snip there foi (letei as changed lo gel the ball to (letei he also caught lour passes for ">l as much as possible, I he Falcons NEVER walk alone. yards, \boui the only thing he were able lo spot a weakness did mil do on Salurday was drive in the kenl defense and look ihe team bus. advantage. "Willie Geter is going in be a Geter was a lug reason thai NEVER accept drinks from strangers. great player when he is i hrough," the rushing game was so effec- said lit, coach Gregg Brandon, tive, bin il was also the offen "He brings us his V game every sive line thai was able to create DON'T leave your drink unattended. day in practice." gaping holes foi (ieiei to scool The true freshman stepped through, up when his team needed him "We were blocking them and DON'T drink and drive. the most. Geter's 254 all pur- Willie Geter was able to find pose \ards is the most for a some creases and did a greal Emergencies: 911 falcon since P.J. Pope sliced up job," Brandon said. "We really ihe Western Michigan defense ran the ball well." BGSU Campus Police: 419-372-2346 in 2004. Ihe switch from the pass BGSI The falcons had mil intend- BG City Police: 419-352-2571 ing game really caught kenl oil BGSU Campus Police and Parking ed lo run as much as they did. guard and they were never able but Geter's performance on the lo adjust (oil. first couple ol snaps made them If the opposing defense holds change the game plan. Geter the Falcons' passing attack to responded by averaging 9.2 jusi 184 yards, they expect to yards per carry. win that game Whal was nol r- ve you received your "The coaches lold me and Ihe expected was thai falcons linemen that we were going to would gain 197 nel rushing put il on the ground a couple yards. limes we'll run." Geter said. "I congratulate Bowling Green "so we goi read) and the line on a greal win." said kenl State men got out there and I jusl fol- coach Doug Martin. "They real flusKDt? Iv did a nice job. They changed lowed the holes." Flu Shots will be offered by I he big day for Geter started their offense from what they the Student Health Service again this year to on the opening play of the game. have done all season and kind ol BGSU students, faculty/staff, spouses, alumni and retirees. He look the opening huudoff Caught us oil guard. In addition to being offered at the Student Health Service and ran around the right side for Whether the falcons caught a 20-yard gain. Seven plays later, them off guard or not, they were beginning October 15, they will be given at the the Falcons were in the end zone si ill able IO execute effectively following locations throughout campus: after Geter's four-yard run. and il was (ieler who delivered This drive sel the slage for the each and every time. res! ol the day and il was very The freshman ran like his important for a team thai saw- scholarship depended on it, and very little go right in the loss to he may have jusl forced the hand Miami. of the coaching staff to get him "It was pretty good lo gel uul more involved in the offense Now Leasing for Second Semester! Mid Am Manor Ml IhirdSl 7112 Third SI. 839 Fourth St Am CharlcttowB Apis. agement BGSU 710 Scon Hamilton RMMAnMk 730 Scoll Hamilton close lo campus Please have your University ID ready. payable by cash, check, ( all In make tin iii'iminiiiii'iil Inrfav! 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By Will W.issert Some 37,258 candidates were vying tor Palestinians said Israel's deci- Play SuoerSudoku and win prizes aF Th, ■ 15,23(3 positions on municipal assemblies sion to disclose the assassination nationwide and official media has said plot, more than three months aftei SUDOKU HAVANA Cubans opened an election turnout of over 95 percent ol the island's it was uncovered, appeared to lie cycle yesterday thai will lead to a decision 8.3 million eligible voters is expected. aimed at heading off the pressure. next year on whether ailing lender I-'idel "If my commandant recovers his health, It clouds the atmosphere of the Castro will remain atop ihe communist- we will want him las president] forever. conference,' (llmen said before gunmen had planned to attai k the plot and it was not clear win run island's supreme govei rting body. There's no one like him. "said voter Gladys leaving on a trip to I ranee. Israel Olmert's convoy as it entered the Olmert was allowed in proceed Ihe nationwide municipal voting Yeitia. tears welling in her eyes. views this with great severity." Uesi Bank town of Jericho on Aug. on his trip it there was a threat to marked ihe start of a tnultitiered process Fidel Castro has looked lurid in recent Israel has long said peace Mora meeting with \bbas Diskin his lit,: thai culminaies with parliamentary etec state videos, but also frail and in little clients cannot progress until the told the! alunet ihe gunmen weie iii lerusalem, Palestinian Prime tions next spring I awmakers < mild then condition to return to power. Cuban tele- Palestinians crack down on mili- linked to Abbas Fatah move Minstei Salam Fayyad played decide to official!) replace! astro, 81, with vision reported he east liis hallot around tant groups. Israeli officials said nieni. said the participants who down the incident, sayingtllmen his younger brothei Raul as head of the 31- midday without leaving the undisclosed thej were especially upsci that spoke on condition ot anonymity was nevei seriously threatened. member Council ol Slate location n here he has been recovering for Palestinian security forces released because the meeting was closed Ill' said three suspects were arrest I'hi' elder Castro lias been the island's nearly IS months. three suspects arrested in the plot, While Abbas oversees "Hie i..I eel. and iinh released alter three unchallenged leadei since his revolution In a statement read on oil ieial television though two of the men were sub- Palestinian security forces, he has months of questioning toppled dictator I tilgencio Batista In 1959. during a subsequent national newscast, sequently re-arrested. little control ovei extremist armed I he interrogation did not reveal Hut he has not been seen in public since Castro did not mention the elections, but Ihe assassination plot was dis- groups, including those loyal to according to our security services undergoing emergencj intestinal surger- referred to news from Washington that, in closed to the Israeli t abinel In Fatah, winch frequently act conn anything that was imminently ies and ceding powci to a provisional coining d.ivs. President Hush planned to Vuval Diskin, directoi ol the shin let to his efforts to reconcile Israel dangerous" lie said. Nonetheless. government headed In his brother in announce initiatives aimed at fostering Bel internal security agency and the Palestinians. Palestinian officials said they re- July 2006, democratic transiiion in < uba. According to meeting pai Diskin did not say how dose arrested two ol the men last week ticipants, Diskin said Palestinian the militants were to carrying out under Israeli pressure. Monkeys lead to untimely death NEW Dl I III [API Wild mon keys .mac keel a senior govern mem official who then tell trout a balcony, at his home and died yesterday, media reported, New Delhi Deputy, Mayor s.s. Bajwa «as rushed to a hos- rESf^fc, MYTH pital alter the attack In a gang ol Rhesus macaques, but sue Students drink to the point tht climbed to head injuries siis do something they regret later. tainecl in his fall, ihe Press Irusl of India news agency and Ihe TRUTH I imesol India reported, 52% of BGSU students don't Mam governmem buildings, temples and residential neigh- drink to the point they do borhoods in \ew Delhi .lie OVet something they regret later. run In Rhesus macaques, which scare passers In and occasional- 1\ bite or snatch food from unsus- pecting visitors, Last year, the Delhi High Court reprimanded city authorities im failing to stop the animals from terrifying residents and asked them to find a permanent solu- tion to the monkey menace. Pan ol the problem is that devout Hindus believe moil keys are manifestations of the monkey god Hanuman and COURTESY OF G00GIE teed them bananas and peanuts MONKEY ATTACKS: fhe copious amount ol Rlwsus macaques in New Delhi are stalling encouraging them to frequent tocaus f\ itimj. Miauhintjlood and otlieiwise scaling citizens a problem public places. 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