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ESTABLISHED 1920 A daily independent student press serving THE BG NEWS the campus and surrounding community Volume 104. Issue 141 Wednesday. April 21.2010 www. bgviewscom Tenured professor fired after more than 20 years of teaching
By Hannah Spaitng at the University for more than Charter," the statement reads. not speak about McKenna's case faculty teach at the University, they "Tenure protects Senior Reporter 20 years, was fired for failure to "As is BGSU's usual practice, the specifically, but in general tenure are reviewed every year on teach- meet job requirements, accord- University will make no further does not mean professors cannot ing, research and service (either ing to a statement from Senior comment on the details of this be fired. Instead, it means their committee work or local commu- academic freedom, The University's tenure program Director of Communications employment action." jobs are no longer probationary. nity service), said Simon Morgan- may give professors job security Dave Kielmeyer. McKenna was contacted "Your contract, in essence, is Russell, dean of the College of Arts but professors still and academic freedom, but it does "The dismissal related to by The BG News, but said he renewed every year [once you're and Sciences. In the sixth year, fac- have to do their jobs." not make them fire-proof. Dr. McKenna's performance could not comment because of tenured] as long as you are meeting ulty are reviewed for tenure. Those On Ian. 8, Francis McKenna, of his teaching responsibilities legal reasons. typical performance requirements," who do not receive tenure are a tenured associate professor and was made in compliance Neal lesse. chair of the political he said. "You're not under review." Siren Morgan-Russell | Dean of political science who taught with the University's Academic science department, said he could For thefirstsixyears tenure-track See TENURE | Page 10
New Ohio health care law allows people to stay on Student inspires in life, death parents' plans until age 28 After his sudden death, junior Mark Gillfillan s life ByRoaaSchiNidw "Its awesome that Reporter impacts others througn memorial scholarship my family can [now]
Beginning Inly 1, Ohioans will be support me, at least ByAndyOuiM "Even if you didn't able to stay on their parents' insur- Senior Reporter ance up to age 28, despite the new know him, he would federal health care law which only for a little while." goes up to 26. Caitlm Orr | Junior Fireworks illuminated the Forest, make you feel like you Carry Click, director of commu- Ohio, skyline on Christmas Eve. nications for the Ohio Department — meaning, they will have the abil- It was the birthday gift Mark were friends forever." of Insurance, said the new law ity to purchase and utilize compre- Gillfillan always wanted. And after became effective in October hensive health insurance plans." years of begging, his parents Rick Shawn Gilbert | Sophomore through the state budget bill. Glick said this new law is a part and Christa finally obliged. Click said although the new fed- of Ohio's health care initiative About 40 friends and family crash in a field west of Ohio 37. eral health care law requires insur- to make health insurance more celebrated the occasion at Mark's A 2-foot-high white cross marks ers to allow people to stay on their affordable for its citizens. grandparents' house. Hundreds the spot of the accident. parents' health insurance plans up Junior Caitlin Orr said she more parked their cars and Next week, another memorial toage26,thenew Ohio law will still is thrilled she can now choose watched the explosives blast into commemorating Mark's legacy will stand and not be affected. to stay on her parents' health the night sky from the roads. be declared. "The child does not have to be insurance plan. The only problem was Mark The College of Education living at home and doesn't have to "It's sad when you're 23,24 and wasn't there. and Human Development will be a student," Glick said. "The only don't have a job, you can't even go His loved ones weren't announce the winner of the Mark requirement is it's an unmarried to the emergency room because celebrating. Gillfillan Memorial Scholarship, child that must be either a natural you don't have insurance," she Instead of a party, Mark's par- recognizing the achievements he child, a step-child or an adopted said. "1 think it's really frustrating. ents dedicated the display in his accomplished in his two years at child of the employee" It's awesome that my family can memory. the University as an English major. Glick said other requirements |now| support me, at least for a Mark, a rising junior at the "It's always a privilege to receive include not being currendy little while." University, died July 1 in an a scholarship, but even more so employed by an employer who This new Ohio law is supposed automobile accident two miles when it's in memory of some- offers health insurance benefits to act more as an additional north of his hometown, about body to honor their spirit for their where a child is eligible, and a per- option, said Rebecca Ferguson, 50 miles south of Bowling Green. family," said Sara Zulch-Smith, son cannot be eligible for Medicare the University's chief human After his third shift ended at the assistant to the dean and orMedicaid. resources officer. Consolidated Biscuit Factory in coordinator for scholarships in the "Starting this year, more than "If you are a dependent who McComb, Ohio, Mark fell asleep college. "It helps the family keep one million young adults in Ohio graduates and has had serious while driving at 6:50 a.m. His car their loved one's spirit here." will be able to stay on their parent's health problems, you are now able traveled left of center as a tractor Mark's parents wanted to ensure plan," said Christina Tamburro, to have the option of either pur- trailer approached him. Mark tried his name would continue to be press secretary of Organizing for chasing an individual plan, which to veer out of the way by swerving associated with the University in America Ohio. "By 2014, when would be more costly because of right, but Coca-Cola driver Joseph some way. But they will always the health insurance exchanges health risks, or staying on your par- Schnarre turned in the same are full)' operational, nearly two ents'plan," she said. direction. They collided, forcing See GILLFILLAN | Page 2 million Ohioans under 30-years- both vehicles and passengers to PHOTO PROVIDED B» THE GUFIllAN FAMILY old will have access to less-costly See INSURANCE | Page 10 catastrophic-only health plans
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PAINT: University Activities OrgarMation hosts a tree event before the showing of the new movie "Julie & Julia" The event alkwed stu- GROW: Lindsey Hanley. sophomore, and Shannon Giesige. junior, decorate (lower pots outside the Offenhauet Towers in honor of Pot dents to design their own aprons Senior Kate Fin (right) and master's student Tiffany Leroi (left) agreed the program was a good way Day. to get to know other people. Leror was making her apron for a friend while Fit7 wanted to bring out her creative side.
CAMPUS FORUM SPORTS PEOPLE ON THE STREET Classes take learning outdoors Tragedy causes humanity to evolve Falcons defeat Flyers What would you do to get fired? The Outdoor Program offers canoeing The Cdumbine shootings accured 11 years ago but their After losing to Dayton earlier this season, the BG baseball team got its GRACE HIRT and rock climbing to students for credit effect has caused Americans to re-evaluate whom and freshman. Vocal Performance revenge Tuesday, winning 6-3 to push without the need to ever step foot in a what to blame and how people evolve in times of tragedy, "Send a porno forward to everyone their win streak to four games | Page 5 normal classroom | Page 5 says guest columnist Tyler Buchanan | Page 4 in the office." | Page 4 k VISIT BGVIEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 Wednesday. April21.2010 FROM THE FRONT PAGE WWW.BGVIEWS.COM
he did. Always," Gilbert said. BLOTTER GILLFILLAN "Even if you didn't know From I him, he would make you MON., APRIL 19 feel like you were friends 1052 A.M. remember the memories they forever." Justin D. Luna. 21. of Waterville had with their 20-year-old son. Mark also helped Gilbert Ohto. was cited for possession The fateful events of the day get through a rough time in of drug paiaphernalia following a he died .vill forever he seared his life. traffic stop within the 200 block of ill their memories. Gilbert was depressed after Mark's dad. Rick, recalls his breaking up with his girlfriend Sandndge toad last moments with his son. of five years. Gilbert wrote a 442 P.M. In his final words to his message on his Facebook wall ^ omplamant reported someone father. Mark said, "love you, stating, "Nice guys finish last." • I or daughter's pink Barbie bike, Dad. See you later." Mark replied back: "Nice ■vorth S50. within the 1000 block of "I think about that almost guys may finish last, but the Fairview Ave. everyday...that willcometrue best guys are never finished." someday," Kick said, "lust The quote is still on 635 P.M. those words are enough to Mark's wall. Individual reported someone took motivate me to go tomorrow." "When times got tough, I her wallet from her car sometime Sarah Deringer, Mark's sis- talked to Mark because he between 1.45 p.m. and 6 p.m. near ter, was the first in the family to just makes you feel better," the Post Office. hear about the accident. Gilbert said. A friend of hers called that Steve Umphress, minister of TUE., APRIL 20 morning with details about a the Blanchard River Church 12:22 A.M. 2000 silver Pontiac involved in of Christ, said Mark had a a wreck — just like Mark's car, different perspective on life, Resident was warned for disorderly PHOIO PROVIDED conduct/loud music within the 2000 "I like to tell myself in the even as a young boy. When \ >f E. Napoleon Rd. beginning that it would get eas- trying to prove a les- LASTING FRIENDSHIP: Sarah Deminger (second from right) said Maik (cemei) was more than a brothei to net; he was also a ier, and maybe it will get easy son about the friend Maik also had a special relationship with his sister Andi Libby (second fiom lelt). Libby's husband Steve (far left) and Deiingei's over time, but it hasn't gotten importance of the sun and husband Nate (far right) ONLINE: Go to bgviewscom for the any easier yet," Deringer said Christians staying in the light complete blotter list in March. "1 le was more than a of Jesus, the minister used his brother — be was a friend, too." cat as an analogy. those in the greatest need. Clark-Shields luneral 1 lome When he asked the children "When someone is younger and you want Mark was involved CORRECTION hosted a memorial service why his cat liked laying in the in Partners in Context five days after the accident. A sun, Mark replied, "So, it can someone to follow the right way to live life, and Community — a POLICY standing-room only crowd get a suntan." kohl Hall learning We want to correct all factual errors. packed the congregation and "Mark was able to bring a Mark is a good example of how one should community that If you think an error lias been made, filled the hallways. perspective to things which specializes in urban call The BG News at 419-372-6966. Aaron Clark, owner of the were serious as well as things live their life, dedicating to others." education — and taught funeral home, said it was one that were utterly ridiculous," Steve Umphress | Minister English at Woodward High of the most highly attended Umphress said. "He was with- School in Toledo. servicesbecausetheGillfUlans out duplicity. He said what he Sigma Nu alumni rela- proceeds raised would be Christa said Mark wanted and Mark were "well-respect- thought and that is where it tions chairman, said donated to hlsscholarehJp and to teach where, be believed, ed and well liked." stood, and we all knew him and Mark kept a personal the bike-a-thon be renamed students needed a positive Your Views Sophomore Shawn Gilbert accepted him and admired relationship with each broth- in his memory. Sigma Nu role model in their lives Mr remembers Mark for his him for that." er, determined to form a bond unanimously voted for the wanted to help students in the Is there a story in the wackiness. Mark actively practiced with everyone. change. inner-city school districts. Instead of turning on the a Christian lifestyle. He "He took the time to "We are supporting "In his mind, he said, I want BGNewsthat you air conditioning in Mark's voluntarily worshipped get to know every one of something that bit home. I hi-. to be able to make a differ- warmer-than-usual home, in church, played drums us and have that unique was someone that was walk- ence. I want to make a dif- want to voice your Gilbert's best friend would in the Christian band/ friendship with every ing on our campus not so long ference in the lives of kids. 1 opinion on? strip down to his skivvies volunteer organization single one of us." Mancuso ago and now he is tragically want them to know that they while watching television. Children of the Light and coor- said. "It was almost like linn gone," Mancuso said. "I feel can become something, they Mark was also fearless. dinated a vacation bible study having 20-somcthing best like the decision was easy to can make something of their Mark dared Gilbert to take program before he died. friends because of the way he make." lives," she said. Sign up for a his skateboard and ride down "There are a lot of tragedies influenced every single one Mark also wanted to influ- I using their only son still a steep hill. After Gilbert in life and Mark's death is one of us." ence others by teaching, lie hurts Christa and Kick near- group felog or declined, Mark stole the board, of the biggest," Umphress said. Mark's biggest aspired to become an English ly a year later. Thanks to a community site Mopped on and wheeled down. "When someone is younger contribution to the fraternity literature teacher. strong faith, Mark's parents Unfortunately, Mark fell down and you want someone to fol- was relaunching a bike-a-thon At 4 years old, Mark escaped know where In' is. One day, today. and broke the board only a low the right way to live life, philanthropy. In 201)8, Mark to a tree house, stretched in a they hope to be reunited with few feet into the ride. Mark is a good example of how organized, developed and ran burlap-sac hammock and their son. rhe board was a present for one should live their life, dedi- the charity event. Brothers explored a world inside of a "Without a shadow of Gilbert from Mark's family, yet cating to others." pedaled 24 hours for seven hook. His favorites included a doubt, we know where visit us and give us your input @ it was the memory that was About 40 mem- consecutive days to raise the lord of the Rings trilogy. Mark is," Christa said. "We the true gift bers from Sigma Nu money for United Service Mark wanted to share his know where he is. We know "Mark was the guy for Fraternity attended his Organizations troops. love of books and extend his that he's safe and we know everyone everywhere. He funeral. After Mark died, Mancuso knowledge of the written that it's a much better place BGYiews was passionate about what Frank Mancuso, senior, said it was only right that all word. He also wanted to help than here." High prices paid for used textbooks
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By Chriitin* Talbart sons, sustainability and so has been a professional rock lunior staff member of the Reporter forth," Gabriel said. "There climbing, rappelling and cav- Outdoor Program Adam Larma shouldn't be any reason for stu- ing guide for three years. He said he first got involved with Passing through waterfalls dents not to get credit for some- has been climbing for a total of the program as a trip attendee while rushing down a river is thing like that." eight years. in 2008. Larma said heis excited not exactly the average class set- There are four courses offered The Whitewater rafting class to be a part of these new courses, ting, but it is for one of the four by the Outdoor Program, each meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, especially canoeing. courses the Outdoor Program is worth one credit. The fall along with a mandatory white- "I would love to share my offering students next year. classes offered are white water water rafting trip in West passion of canoeing with other The University's Outdoor rafting and rock climbing. The Virginia during fall break with students at the University." he Program is offering all stu- rock climbing class filled up the North American River said. "I will be leading some of dents the opportunity to take the first day of scheduling, but Runners. the trips since Jerome will not a Whitewater rafting, canoeing another rock climbing class NARR specializes in run- always be able to; plus, I will be or rock climbing class during will be offered to students for ning the two best rivers for there if he needs me to come the next academic year, giv- the spring semester, along with Whitewater rafting in West into the classroom portion ing students the opportunity canoeing. Virginia, the New River and depending on our schedules." to spend time in nature rath- "The rock climbing class the Gauley River. Established Larma and Gabriel will be tak- er than in a classroom, said focuses mostly on technique, in 1975, it is one of the old- ing the same American Canoe lerome Gabriel, director of the balance, strength training, his- est and largest outfitters in Association Level 1 Instructor outdoor program. tory and terminology," Gabriel West Virginia and their staff course together and will be able Gabriel said he was looking said. "The class will take place is highly trained and experi- to teach the same information forward to having these classes twice a week at the climbing enced in the industry, accord- to those taking the class. offered to students next year wall in the rec center. There is ing to the NARR website. "I hope these classes stay because it is a way for them to also an option of going on an Although Gabriel will be as popular as they are now. go on an outdoor trip and get outdoor trip to go rock climb- teaching all four classes and because it would be wonderful credit for it. ing; no experience necessary." will be the main instructor on if we were able to expand on "A lot of the trips through the Gabriel earned his degree the majority of the trips, student these courses and offer them Outdoor Program deal with in outdoor leadership from Outdoor Program staffers will to a larger amount of students," education through safety les- Columbia Bible College and also help as assistant leaders. Larma said.
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A woman's virginity does not relate to the quality of her person
"Nowhere in society's rhetoric surrounding sex, relationships and a pre-marital status K^B NOFTSINGER Jfl L COLUMNIST is there a word reserved solely for referring to men and their v-cards. Why? Because So l.ady Gaga announced male virginity is worthless." her celibacy more than a week ago. times. It can denote cleanli- abstinence is the inequal- Wait, what? ness or spotlessness, as well ity. The entire movement is That's right.The songstress as freedom from guilt or evil, female-focused, while young known for unleashing lyri- which, 4n turn, describes men are granted freedom cal orgies all over the dance innocence. And finally, we to follow their biological floor does not, in fact, have arrive at the most popular impulses. Why?Becauseofthe sex. The mastermind behind implications: physical chas- misconceptions surrounding the music videos that literally tity or virginity. the "nature" of gender, not Idave nothing to the imagina- So let's put it all togeth- to mention the dichotomy of tion has chosen to abstain. er. Being celibate means man and woman that creates While we were all assuming abstaining from sex. To attraction and upholds the she had a different disco stick abstain from sex is to starve sanctity of marriage. In order every night of the week, the a sexual appetite for the pur- to be masculine, one must lady herself just revealed she pose of remaining a virgin. be hypersexual. In order to is living a sort of double life, A virgin is a "pure" female, be feminine, one must be an on and offstage. and to be pure is to be inno- opposing, nonsexual entity. This is very reminiscent cent and good. But then, if As feminist author lessica of Britney Spears. While the a female chooses to indulge, Valenti noted during her pre- self-proclaimed virgin was she is no longer a virgin, so sentation at the University upheld as a beacon of purity, she is impure and bad. last week, a woman's sexual- I here was much suspicion Nowhere in society's rheto- ity has become the sole indi- surrounding the continuity ric surrounding sex, relation- cator of her moral character. between what she said and ships and a pre-marital status I his is the Purity Myth. The what she did. But before 1 is there a word reserved solely idea that "as long as a young compare and contrast the for referring to men and their girl remains abstinent, she is two any further, I feel we v-cards. Why? Because male a good person" is misleading should review the vocabu- virginity is worthless. and the inverse is unjust, not lary used to describe both Since the beginning of time, to mention damaging. JUUEREITH i THE BG NEWS these women. fathers have sold their daugh- While the total package is There is a rather incestuous ters to the highest bidder. often used to describe the relationship regarding the Ibis is the motivation behind ideal partner, seldom are way society uses the words a dowry. However, potential women taught to foster any- celibacy, abstinence, virgin- suitors will only pay for "fresh thing beyond their social ity and purity. Celibacy is and unused" products. That image. Even less frequently Media not to blame for violence defined as either the absten- is how the phrase "damaged are they described in terms of tion from sexual relations or goods" came about. Placing their accomplishments, other ByTyUrBudianan the school or didn't know them. happening again? the state of being unmarried. monetary value on virginity than their ability (or failure) Guest Columnist As for other causes, investigations With school safety continu- Obviously, if you're not mar- encourages women to "save to keep their hymens intact. revealed video games, films and ously evolving, we like to believe ried, you're not having sex. At it" for marriage, where they Let us now re-examine Tuesday marked the 11th anniver- music did not have a significant that someday there may be an least that's what proponents will see a return on their our two pop slar specimens. sary of the Columbine High School influence on the shooters. In one America without events like that of of abstinence would believe. investment. Established as stereotypes, shootings. of his journals, Harris himself Columbine High School. Security Abstinence is a word with Coincidentally, the word each reclaimed their sexu- The deadly assault by two of the wrote his actions were his own cameras and other safety imple- several interpretations, sel- abstinence has economic ality in order to act outside school's seniors, Eric Harris and fault, and that his family, favor- ments may attempt to prevent dom explicitly sexual, first, denotations. Also revealing the box that confined them. Dylan Klebold, left 12 students and ite bands, computer games or the such an incident from occurring it is the forbearance from are the connections to drug Britney fell off her virginal one teacher dead with another 21 media were not to blame. again, but we can never fully erase any indulgence of appetite. usage. Women suffer the bur- pedestal. Gaga was saved injured. While it is not the deadliest America has a difficult time evilness. Second, it is the conserving den of protecting their purity from her whorish ways. While school massacre in United States dealing with the reality of tragic Y\fe have learned a lot of things of current income in order to because men are animalistic this drastic change of char- history, its impact on American situations It is easy to place blame from the Columbine shootings. build up capital or savings. and cannot control their sex- acter is always shocking, it culture has not diminished after on a physical item like a video Mostly, America has begun to Third, it is the stale of being ual urges. If sex is like a drug, doesn't exactly solve the more than a decade. game or a movie. By doing so, we understand pop culture and the without a drug on which one- this explains why there is sex problem. They merely traded When searching for a ratio- feel we can alleviate the "prob- media are not solely to blame for is dependent. How telling that addiction. And if it is men who one extreme for another. nale for such tragedies as the lem." If violence in video games people's actions. However, even 11 our culture would champion demonstrate primal tenden- What young women need is Columbine shootings, America is blamed, America can solve the years later, when faced with tragedy a word that equates sex to cies, that explains why there a role model who isn't afraid has a tendency to look for a tangi- issue by limiting a game's sever- and turmoil, our society still looks food, money or crack. And the are so many male addicts. to occupy the middle ground. ble cause. In this instance, a moral ity or using stricter ratings. If the to tangibles for the root causes of equivalent of "just say no," of As l.ady Gaga said, absti- But more importantly, they panic ensued immediately after shooters were in an outcast group violence and destruction. course, is a vow of virginity. nence itself is not good or need a figure that isn't defined the attack, aimed primarily at vio- we can attempt to disband the It is not easy to face the intan- Virginity is the axis upon bad. "It's OK to be whomever by their sexuality. lence in films, music, video games group and prevent similar factions gibility pf the human mind, but if which abstinence turns. It it is that you want to be," she While Lady Gaga's senti- and the Internet, as well as gun from existing within the school. we do JB we may find peace and a is the state of being a vir- said. "Yon don't have to have ments align with a feminist safety and Goth culture. . However, in extreme cases of better understanding. gin, which refers to a person sex to feel good about your- ideology, it's hard to say if her At the rime, people believed the human disobedience, we as a After the shootings took place, who has never had sexual self, and if you're not ready, words stem from an authen- heinous act was direcdy caused by nation fail to look at the intangible composer Frank Ticheli was com- relations. But historically, it don't do it. And if you are tic desire for sexual realism. exposure to violence in pop cul- of the situation. That is, evilncss. missioned to write the school's first lias meant (and continues to ready, there are free condoms However, there is one ture. Sperifkally, Marilyn Manson There is no clear solution to evil- alma mater. In it, he wrote "We are mean) an unmarried girl or given away at my concerts final distinction to be made. or the video game "Doom" were ness as there is with video games. Columbine We are all Columbine," woman. However, it is also when you're leaving!" She While abstinence is about thought to have instilled ideas of Not only is it much more difficult America was impacted greatly by the state or condition of being supports having a choice, as instruction, celibacy is about violent, erratic behavior. Also, the to detect, it is even harder to solve. the Columbine shootings, and the pure, fresh or unused. do most people. a choice. And matters sur- two shooters were initially suspect- Our country does not enjoy placing message of faith and togetherness Purity, then, is the most Besides being coercive, rounding sexual practices ed ofbeing members of the school's blame on something we cant write has bain ingrained unto usalL revealing piece of the puzzle. paternalistic and ineffec- should always be left up to group "The Trenchcoat Mafia," to a Congressman about. In this Thus, like Ticheli wrote, we are [lie word translates several tive, the biggest problem with individual discretion. self-styled outcasts who often wore case, God does not answer letters. all Columbine. large, black trench coats. If there is no tangible cause, how SPEAK YOUR MIND As it turned out, the two were can we protect ourselves from Respond to Kate at not involved in such a group. In similar attacks? While we cannot Tyler is a freshman majoring Got something you want to say about an opinion column or news story? [email protected] fact, nearly all the primary mem- prevent everything, can't we pre- in journalism. Respond to him at Here's how to get in touch with us for letters to the editor: bers of the group had either left vent the exact same thing from [email protected]. ■ E-mail us at thenewsciibgnews.com. ■ Drop a note into our new comment box at the Union FIND OUT WHAT BGVIEWS.COM HAS TO OFFER YOU! Information Center. ■ Call us at 419-172-6966. 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ONLINE The BG News en route to fourth straight win Sports Twitter By Ryan Satkowiak second base, his 17th steal of The BG News sports section T.J. Reporter the season. has a Twitter feed. Be sure 1 Ie then advanced to third on Blanton to log on while your favorite The BG baseball team is hit- a fly out, and scored on a Clay Went l-for-4 at ting its stride at the right time, Duncan sacrifice fly. team is playing. We may have the plate with a as they extended its winning In the third, T.J. Blanton home run in-game updates. streak to four games with a 6-3 gave the Falcons a 2-1 lead www.twitter.com/b9newssp0fts victory against Dayton Tuesday on his eighth home run of afternoon. the year. Cody OUR CALL Freshman Cody Apthorpe In the fourth inning, Berti Apthorpe pitched his best game of the sea- started another rally, leading Allowed just four son, going 6.2 innings, givi ng up off the inning with a triple hits in 6.2 innings Today in three runs—one earned—on and later scoring on a Brandon four hits and two walks, strik- McFarland double. against Dayton Sports History ing out three. After Duncan singled, Things did not start so McFarland scored when 1995-The New York smoothly in the first inning for David Borcherdt singled up Duncan drove him in for his • Knicks defeat the Celtics Apthorpe, as he put runners on the middle. second RBI of the game. 98-92 in the final game at second and third with no outs MatthewPitzulothenbrought Apthorpe ran into trouble in on a walk and a single with a in Borcherdt with a single, the the seventh, after he hit a batter Boston Garden. steal, but he only allowed one third run of the inning for the and gave up a single. He was 1990-An MLB National runner to score. Falcons. able to get two outs, but then hit The Falcons manufac- Ion Berti scored his third mi another batter. League umpire gets arrested tured a run in the second to of the game in the fifth inning for stealing baseball cards. tie the game. after reaching a fielder's choice See WIN I Page 6 ANDREAFfHL ! IHSBGNEWS Ion Berti singled and stole and stealing second. PITCH: Claries Woolen came in relief of Apthorpe Tuesday against the Flyers. 1967—After 737 consecu- tive games, the Los Angeles Dodgers endure their first rain out. 1910—The Cleveland Naps lose 5-0 to the Detroit Tigers in the Naps' first game at League Park. The List After the baseball team's 6-3 win against Dayton Tuesday, we take a look at the top five performances from the game.
1. Apthorpe: Freshman Cody Apthorpe pitched 6.2 innings against Dayton, "•a" LEADING THE WAY: Autumn Dettmann races ahead of the pack in a meet last seasor allowing just three runs (one earned) on four hits.
2. Duncan: Clay Duncan went 2-for-2 at the dish with Dettmann making strides on BG twoRBIs.
5. Berth Jon Berti scored three runs and went 2-for-3 at track team after numerous injuries the plate. ,
4. Blanton: T.J. Blanton By Brad Frank in track and field her freshman me, and so I didn't put pres- batted l-for-4 with a home Reporter year of high school. sure on myself to do well. So I run. an RBI and a run scored. On her way to becoming an was just kind of having fun right lust as Autumn Dettmann is elite high school runner, she said away." Dettmann said. "A lot 5. Pitzulo: Matthew returning to top form, the BG the advantage she enjoyed was of girls start really young, and PitzufoaddecTan RBI after track and field is preparing to being relatively new to the sport since I didn't, I was able to fall be in top form for the end of the with no pressure to perform in love with Itrackl and stay in going l-for-4 at the plate. outdoor season. well, especially against those love with it." Dettmann, a redshirt junior, who had been running track for I Ier first major injury occurred has returned to full strength much longer. ANDREA FEHl THE 86 NEWS after a series of nagging injuries. "Because I just started in high See DETTMANN | Page 6 RUM: Autumn Dettmann (left) competes in a race with Heather .•man eariiet this season. She first started participating school, everything was new to 6 WedFieiday. Ap SPORTS WWW.BGVIEWS.COM
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SAVE BIG! From Page 5 to continuously come back from injuries and HERE! and remember to in a meet during her senior sea- feeling like I wasn't able to put in the kind of use your coupon books. son in high school. Uettmann broke her ankle training other girls were was tough." Also watch the BG News for and was forced to restrain from more great BG BUCKS savings training for ihe entire summer. Autumn Dettmann I Mid-distance weekly or visit us online at The injury bug continued to follow her when she got to college. In 2008, she recorded four top- confidence, and Dettmann www.bgviews.com Dettmann sat out her entire 10 finishes in five meets and set a said setting records has helped to print additional coupons. freshman year of college, in both season-best of 5:10.90 in the one her confidence. cross country and trackand field, mile run at the Mid-American "I'm not being Intimidated BUCK$ andwasredshirtcd. Conference Championships. with the competition as much, She said not being able to run A year later, Dettmann again and that's helped by this being affected her confidence, but set a season-best at the MAC my fourth year here," Dettmann q Green Ohio 43403 now in her fourth year at BG, Championships, where she said. "So I'm being more confi- Dettmann is gaining more and exceeded her finish the year dent, and everything is clicking more confidence with each meet. before by six seconds and logelher." "Sitting out led to confidence improved from 17th to 12th. And now, as she is regaining issues," she said. "By having to In 2009, she recorded three her top form, Dettmann looks continuously come back from top-10 finishes in a more varied for her teammates to continue to injuries and feeling like I wasn't set of events than the season improve so that the entire learn FREE T-SHIRT able to put in the kind of training before, as she added the :1000 can be at its best for the end of oilier girls were was tough." meter run to her indoor arsenal the outdoor season. WHEN YOU TAKE A TOUR The hardest part about return- and the 3000 meter steeplechase "We've had a lot of girls keep ing from injury was finding the for the outdoor season. improving, keep recording per- confidence to be able lo train After a fairly success- sonal bests, and I think once and perform at the level she was 419.353.5100 ful indoor season, this past we all get put into our main accustomed to. weekend at the All-Ohio events for our big meets at the 706 Napoleon Rd. "I just wanted to start doing Championships, Dettmann end of the season, it'll all come bgstudenthousing.com ENCLAVE better again. I was just running set an outdoor personal record together, and hopefully we can a lot slower than I did in high in the 1500 meter run en route improve on last year's finish,' school, and that was really hard," to a fourth-place finish. Dettmann said. Dettmann said. "So I just want- "It felt really awesome. It As fa r as some personal goa Is for ed to come out and prove that was the best race that I've had the rest of her career, Dettmann I deserved to be here and that I in my whole college career," said she is; eyeing a top finish at could still run fast." Dettmann said. "I felt great the conference meet that would 5 She said the advantage of before |the meet], I felt great be good enough lo qualify for the being new to the sporl has worn during It It makes me really regional competition. off and is now feeling the pres- excited about the upcoming "I would love lo not only make sure to perform well. meets and about being com- the podium at the MAC bin OITci :J.«KI .II ihc rollowing BURGER KING resuuranl locations: In response to the pressure, petitive at the MAC meet." he in the top three, receive a she has continued to improve in The key for her continual medal, and potentially run al 1570 Easl Wooster, 1272 N. Main St. >*c more than two seasons at BG. improvement has been her the regional meet." 1130 S. Main St. • Bowling Green, OH
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He can serve the suspen- I win in In-,ii in ii< luii. prescription for a banned sion from Major League He twice went on the disabled female fertility drug. * Baseball while continuing his list, the first time with back Volquez was the first player rehabilitation. spasms and then with the elbow suspended for a positive test Volquez, who was at the team's injury that finished his season. under the big league program spring training complex in "The Reds fully support Major since San Francisco pitcher Goodyear, Ariz., said in a state- League Baseball's drug policy Kelvin Pichardo on March 23. ment he received a prescription and its penalties. The organiza- 2009. in the Dominican Republic as tion does not condone in any The only other players sus- part of his treatment to start a way the use of drugs not sanc- pended under the major league family with his wife. He said the tioned by MLB's medical staff," program last year were Yankees drug was banned by MLB. the team said in a statement pitcher Sergio Mitre and "As a result, I tested posi- before Tuesday night's game Philadelphia pitcher I.C. Romero, tive when I reported to spring against the Dodgers. both in lanuary 2009. training," he said. "Although I MLB's labor contract does not There have been 16 suspen- .«n understand that I must accept allow it to release which drug sions this year under the minor responsibility for this mistake caused the positive test. league drug program. and have chosen not to chal- A list of drugs that trigger posi- Bob DuPuy, baseball's chief lenge my suspension, I want (o tives is released 'after each sea- operating officer, said that assure everyone that this was an son, without identifying which Volquez's suspension is more isolated incident involving my player used it. evidence that baseball's crack genuine effort to treat a com- MLB and the players' union down on drugs is working. mon medical issue." repeatedly warn players not "It's sad when any player Volquez became the first to use any substance with- feels that he needs to take player suspended under the out guidance from doctors or a performance-enhancing m major league drug program trainers who are aware of the substance to gain an edge." ZiAt since Manny Ramirez of the Los banned list DuPuy told The Associated Angeles Dodgers was penalized "I was not trying in any way to Press in Los Angeles. "It's dis- 50 games last May. gain an advantage in my base- appointing, but at the same His contract included a salary ball career," Volquez said in his time it underscores the fact of $445,000, so barring rainouts statement. "I am embarrassed that the program is in fact the suspension will cost him by this whole situation and apol- working. And if players arc $133,743. ogize to my family, friends, fans, cheating, they're going to gel Volquez's suspension starts teammates, and the entire Reds caught." Wednesday. He could be eligible organization for being a distrac- Volquez madehismajorleague to play starting June 15. tion and for causing them any debut with Texas in 2005 and l "That's the only good thing," difficulty." went 0-4 with a 14.21 ERA. pitcher Bronson Arroyo said. "I simply want (o accept the He went a combined 3-7 over l "I'm actually surprised they're consequences, learn from the the next two years and was trad- letting him do that." mistake, and continue to strive ed in December 2007 to the Reds An All-Star in 2008 when he to be the best person and base- for outfielder losh Hamilton. went 17-6 with a 3.21 ERA for the ball player I can be," he said. Both players were at the Reds, Volquez was 4-2 with a 4.35 Ramirez was suspended 2008 All-Star game at Yankee ERA last season before feeling after turning over to MLB a Stadium. 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April 21.2010 WORLD WWWBGVIEWS.COM Catholic church pedophilia Al-Qaida killings boost Iraq's prime minister scandal grows in Latin America BAGHDAD — Prime Minister This act increases Nouri al-Maliki has gotten a Brazilian television's broadcast tape showing priest in bed with altar boy results in goverment investigation much-needed boost from the peoples confidence killings of two al-Qaida leaders SAO PAULO — The detention of 2009 and sent anonymously to cutors, who will decide wheth- northeastern state of Alagoas and a court-ordered recount of in al-Maliki to protect an 83-year-old priest in Brazil the network. It was not clear if er to file child abuse charges. said recently that all three some votes from the indecisive for allegedly abusing boys as the 19-year old. identified as Sen. Magno Malta, the priests had been suspended and election at a time when he is the country." young as 12 has added to the a former altar boy who had Brazilian lawmaker leading that the church was conducting fighting for his political life. scandals hilling the Roman worked with Barbosa for four the legislature's probe, called its own investigation. Even rival politicians acknowl- Qassim Mussa | Iraqi citizen Catholic church in Latin years, had previous sexual Barbosa's detention a milestone One of the accused priests, edge the joint U.S.-Iraqi opera- America, even as Chile's bish- relations with the priest. in the fight against child abuse F.dison Duarte, was given tion Sunday that killed the al- confidence in al-Maliki to pro- ops asked pardon Tuesday for SBT reporters went to in Brazil. immunity/or cooperating with Qaida leaders was a significant tect the country," said Qassim past sexual abuse cases. Barbosa's house and con- Barbosa's lawyer, lidson Maia. authorities, Malta said in a state- achievement for a prime min- Mussa, a 35-year-old Shiite from The allegations against fronted him. Asked if he ever plans to seek his release from ment issued by his senate office. ister who has seen his reputa- Baghdad. Monsignor l.ui/. Marques abused boys, Barbosa said he detention, citing the man's The third priest — Raimundo tion for bringing stability to the Al-Maliki won another victory Barbosa — and two other could only answer such a ques- advanced age and arguing lhat Marques — also is being inves- country tarnished by a string Monday when a court ruled in Brazilian priests — have made tion "in confession" and cut off he has a fixed address and does tigated but denies any wrongdo- of bombings in central Baghdad favor of his demand for a recount headlines throughout the the interview. not pose a flight risk, Brazil's () ing. I le has not been arrested. that have killed hundreds. of 2.5 million votes in Baghdad world's most populous Catholic Brazil's legislature launched Estado de S. Paulo newspaper Church officials have not "What Maliki is saying is that — something that could make nation and come amid accusa- a sex-abuse investigation, reported Tuesday. responded to calls requesting 'We're not sliding into civil war his secular rival Ayad Allawi's tions of sexual abuse by priests which produced allegations Congressional investigators information on where Barbosa and I'm the man that's prevent- fragile two-seat lead in parlia- across the world. Barbosa molested, boys. The said more than 20 witnesses and the other priests had ing that," said Toby Dodge, an ment disappear. The scandal erupted when elderly priest was detained were called and some testified worked in the past. analyst with the International However, lhat decision could Brazilian television network late Sunday. Barbosa and I woollier priests in Barbosa told investigators Institute for Strategic Studies in also raise the risks of destabiliz- SBT last month broadcast a tape lodge Romulo V'asconcelos the same northeastern archdio- lhat "he is not a pedophile," but London. ing Iraq if it draws out the pro- of Barbosa in bed with a 19-year- told (liobo TV on Monday that cese had abused boys as young after Ihree former altar boys Al-Maliki is keen to burnish cess of forming a government, old that was widely distributed he requested Barbosa's imme- as 12, plying them with money, testified he had abused them, his image as the leader who can leaving a political vacuum — on the Internet. diate detention out of fear the clothes and other gifts. he asked for forgiveness, said secure Iraq, especially at a time fertile ground for more violence. The station said the video priest would flee the country. Bishop Valerio Breda of the Renato Paoliello. a spokesman when U.S. troops arc preparing The risks will be even higher if was secretly filmed in January The case now goes to prose- Penedo archdiocese in the for Malta. to go home. the minority Sunni population, He called a news conference which threw its weight behind Monday to announce the kill- Allawi, feels robbed by any ings of al-Qaida in Iraq leaders change in the vote totals. Abu Omar al-Baghdadi and Abu Many of Allawi's Snnni sup- Are pirate ransoms legal? Confusion over US order Ayyub al-Masri in an attack on porters view al-Maliki and his their safe house near Saddam Shiite-led government as little By Jason Straziuso "Industry sources believe the executive order "It's confusion, is the way Hussein's hometown of Tikrit. more than a puppet regime of The Associate: you could sum it up," said "For sure, it comes at a time neighboring Iran, and will likely is worded poorly... it's not immediately clear David Osier, a writer at that helps the government," said view any attempt to chip away at NAIROBI, Kenya — Shipping the shipping news jour- Kareem al-Yacqubi, a member Allawi's lead with suspicion. companies with U.S. interests to everybody what is being said here" nal Lloyd's List. "Industry of the Iraqi National Alliance, "For sure al-Maliki intends don't know if I hey are a Hi iwed to sources believe the execu- which has been in talks with to exclude Allawi by using the pay ransoms to Somali pirates tive order is worded poorly al-Maliki's State of Law coalition recount and that would drown David Oslei | Writer for Lloyds List anymore after President Obama ... it's not immediately clear on forming a new government. Iraq in more problems and vio- declared them an extraordi-. to everybody what is being Opposition from within the INA lence," said Ahmed Aleem, a nary threat" even as pirates KU Naval Force said. Pirates retrieve hijacked vessels, car- said here." camp to al-Maliki's staying on 41-year-old Sunni from western extended their reach farther now hold 14 vessels and 305 gos and crews as a cost of doing Obama's order outlaws any- as prime minister has so far pre- Baghdad. than ever toward Asia, hijacking hostages, the International business. But after Obama last one from supplying financ- vented such a deal. Ever since the March 7 elec- three Thai vessels, officials said Maritime Bureau said. week issued an executive order ing to any Somalis involved Other Iraqis agreed that the tion, which gave al-Maliki's Tuesday. Pirate attacks have risen on Somalia, shipping officials in military activities. prime minister's image has coalition 89 seats to Allawi's 91 A total of 77 crew mem- over the last year despite say it's no longer clear whether Roger Middleton, a piracy improved as a result of the kill- in the 325-seat parliament, the bers were taken Sunday In the increased patrols by U.S. and companies with U.S. interests expert at the British think ings of the al-Qaida leaders prime minister has been trying hijackings 1.200 miles' (1.900 European warships, in part can legally pay ransoms. The tank Chatham House, said: — what the U.S. military called to whittle away Allawi's lead. kilometers) east of Somalia in because the multimillion dol- industry is worried because "I think the shipping industry potentially the most significant He has employed a variety of the Indian Ocean — the far- lar ransoms keep rising. ransoms have been the only would like to be told whether blow to al-Qaida since the insur- techniques, alleging fraud and thest from the Somali coast The shipping industry has way to quickly and safely free or not they would potentially gency began. irregularities and seeking court pirates have ever attacked, the long seen ransom payments to hostages. face prosecution." "This act increases people's rulings to get a recount. Help Make THE BG NEWS HOUSES AVAILABLE for 2010-11 ALL HOUSES HAVE ONE YEAR LEASES Available May 15,2010 $17 N, Summit ■ 71P Elm St, - Three bedrooms $900 per Three bedrooms $740.00 per month plus utilities. Deposit month plus utilities. 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Tenn. - A men- DENVER (AP)-A watchdog - Authorities say a California University doctoral student from tally ill gunman who killed a hospi- group is demanding the Pentagon 2 3 8 1 6 man pulled his infant daughter New Zealand who says a mental tal worker and wounded two others cancel plans for an evangelist to out of his car and threw her more disorder made him think his wife had was upset with a doctor he thought speak at a National Day of Prayer than 20 feet into the lanes of a been replaced by an impostor was had implanted a monitoring device observance, citing his past descrip- 7 4 highway convicted of murder Tuesday for during an appendectomy in 2001. tion of Islam as "evil" They say the girl's mother slashing her throat on a park trail in police said Tuesday. The Military Religious Freedom quickly retrieved the 9-month-old central New York and torching their Knoxville Police Chief Sterling Foundation said Tuesday that 1 6 2 off the road on April 1. but the home to destroy evidence. Owen IV said gunman Abdo Ibssa Muslims who work at the Pentagon girt suffered cuts to her mouth. After eight hours of deliberations (AB'-doh IHB'-sah) first entered objected to evangelist Franklin 5 7 8 stomach, sides and legs over two days, a |ury found Blazej a medical tower near Parkwest Graham's planned appearance. Prosecutors say 25-year-old Kot. 25, guilty of murder, arson and Medical Center and asked for the The foundation also wants the Erik Johnston was driving his car tampering with physical evidence. doctor who performed the appen- Pentagon to limit its ties with the 8 2 5 4 when he became angry, pulled Kot. who showed no emotion dectomy. After being told the doctor National Day of Prayer Task Force. over, grabbed his daughter by as the verdict was read, could draw wasnt there. Ibssa went to another a Colorado group that organizes SUDOKU I L t 9 £ S 6 Z 8 the arm and threw her. He faces 25 years to life in prison for killing area where patients are discharged Christian events for the prayer day. 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The Pentagon and a spokesman Just use logic to solve It could not be immediately arguing Kot suffered from paranoia There was less than 5 seconds for Grahams ministry say they 9 Z 6 S I iti 8 L determined whether Johnston and other acute symptoms associated from the time of the first shot until are locating officials to respond. A S I L £ 8 9 Z 6 t- had a lawyer. A message left at with Capgras delusion, a misidentifi- the last shot. Owen said at a news spokesman for the task force didn't V £ 8 6 I L ' I S 9 the prosecutor's office seeking cation syndrome common in patients conference. immediately return a call to find out was not immediately diagnosed with schizophrenia Investigators found a note at returned Tuesday. After a three-week trial, prosecutor Ibssas Knoxville apartment in which Andrew McElwee dismissed Kots the gunman said the doctor had Create and solve your justification for killing his wife of implanted a chip that was being used Sudoku puzzles for FREE. eight months as a ludicrous attempt to track his movements. Owen said Plainmore Sudoku an.Iwin MM* to elude blame for a premeditated -BethRucker(AP) murder carried out simply to end an unhappy relationship. PRIZESUDOKUM J Prosecutor: NY man beat Judge says ex-Detroit mayor failed immigrant over and over' to report assets, violated probation By Cohan Long After pleading guilty to misconduct in 2008, Kilpatrick fails to repay $1 million The Associated Press "He didn't like that they were Hispanic. From his eye, it appeared they were a gay DETROIT — A judge ruled But (ironcr said Kilpatrick monthly payments of S3.000 NEW YORK—A man charged with couple - a way of life he didn't like Tuesday that former Detroit didn't violate his probation by while living in the Dallas area beating .in Ecuadorian immigrant Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick vio- failing to pay or claiming he and working as a salesman for to death and assaulting his brother and wasn't going to tolerate." lated terms of his probation by couldn't pay. Instead, the judge i n format ion -tech oology com - attacked the brothers on a Brooklyn failing to report some of his found him guilty for failing to panyCovisini But prosecutors suxft because "he didn't like what Hanshaft I Prosecutn assets but held off deciding disclose his assets and forfeit learned Kilpatrick and his wife they looked like," a prosecutor said whether to send him to jail. tax returns as part of the origi- have had other money, Includ- Tuesday. I lanshaft, a prosecutor, said, while "Does anything good happen at Wayne County Circuit nal plea agreement and subse- ing S240.000 in loans, live in I lakirn Scott and Keith Phoenix the men shouted ami cay and anti- 3 am. in 30-degree weather, with Court Judge David Groner said quent order. a rented mansion and drive have pleaded not guilty to sec- Hispanic slurs. people with Mies lull of booze? No." Kilpatrick could remain free on Kilpatrick pleaded guilty fancy SUVs. ond-degree murder as a bate lose Sucuzlianay went into a Smallman said bond pending his sentencing in 2008 to misconduct tied to Prosecutors asked that the crime and assault in the death of coma and died several days later Scott's attorney, Craig May 20, but strongly suggested his lying under oath about an court proceed with sentencing Jose Sucuzlianay and the beating as his mother was en route from Newman, said Scott wasn't guilty Kilpatrick may be headed to affair with a staff member in Tuesday and that Kilpatrick be of his brother, RomeL Phoenix said Bcuador to see him. I le was buried of a hate crime and didn't intend jail and ordered state correc- a whistle-blowers' lawsuit. He jailed. he acted in sell-defense because in Ecuador. to hurt anyone. tions officials to prepare a pre- served 99 days in jail agreed to "What's the point of locking it appeared lose Sucuzlianay was After the attack, hundreds of "It was never about hate, never sentence report and submit it give up his law license and his him up now?" Groner asked a reaching for a gun. people demonstrated in Brooklyn. about prejudice," Newman said. to the court. political career and repay the prosecutor. The brothers were walking home Officials in Ecuador monitored the The attack came about a month Prosecutors have said city SI million for settling an The judge argued that if from a bar after a party in the investigation and discussed urging after another Ecuadorian immi- Kilpatrick hasn't paid enough employment lawsuit related to kilpatrick is out on bond, he Busbwick section of Brooklyn Dec. the US. Congress to back a cam- grant. Marcdo Lucero, was stabbed toward his $1 million restitu- his misdeeds. might continue to pay at least 7,2008. Home! Sucuzlianay had put paign of anti-bias education. to death in Patchogue, N.Y. leftrey tion to Detroit. He's had been making part of his restitution. his coat around his brother to keep The brothers were attacked Gonroy, 19, was convicted of man- him warm, and they were huddled because Phoenix "didn't like what slaughter as a hate crime in that case together as they walked. they kxJced like." I lanshaft said "I le Monday. FRUGAL Phoenix and Scott, also leaving didn't like that they were Hispanic. Conroy was one of seven teen- a party pulled up in an SUV and From his eye. it appeared they were agers implicated in the November FALCONS got into a fight with the brothers, a gay couple—a way of life he didn't 2008 stabbing, a death that pros- authorities said like and wasn't going to tolerate." ecutors said was the culmination DO's and DON'Ts Scott smashed a beer bottle over The two men arc being tried of a campaign of violence targeting About Cars •Near Campus population loses head ;uid chased Rome! with separately. Phoenix's attorney, Philip Hispanics on Long Island. The teens If you take out a 1 Security Fence described the activity as "beaner- it, while Phoenix beat lose "over and Smallman, asked jurors to keep an mevte Ufa landed loan to pay for a car, liopping" or'Mexican hopping" over again" with an aluminum bat, open mind. negotiate the total • 24 Hr Access H price rather than the •Clean monthly payment. •Many Sizes Soixto mm Spt«kOutOI>io 90. 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April 21.2010 FROM THE FRONT PAGE still being worked out. where the money will come from INSURANCE "With the Ohio law, we know because the law was passed with- The Daily Crossword Fix From Page 1 were going to have to offer an out funding opportunity for dependents of "last year as an employer, brought to you by "If you're healthy, you're going to our employees who lose their Howling Green State University be able to pick up a health insur- health care," 1'erguson said. took 102 dependent children off 1 Monk's superior 2 Bluenose ai ice coverage for you at not much She said die University is still of BGSU's insurance because 3 Sappy trees cost, individually," Ferguson said. figuring out the details of when they had reached the threshold 4 Drug in Shatner novels "So that's one option for you. the money is going to come from requirement," Ferguson said. 5 Like I. in some cases "Or because you've graduated to support the new law. "With the change of the law. all 6 Turow work about first-year law students Bltd haven't found a job yet, you "We have to do it, so we have to 102 of those individuals could 7 Political commentator go back to mom and dad and make sure that we're not going potentially be coming back." Coulter you say pick me up and put me in to increase our cost too much," Glick said she thinks 8 Hollywood's Wood your health Insurance plan." she said. 20.000 more Ohioans will 9 Goofs on the mound 10 Activity from below? As for the University. Ferguson said each employer have health insurance 11 Schlep 33 La Scala production Ferguson said everything is in Ohio now has to figure out through the change. 12 Major rtes. 34 Togo neighbor 14 Diminutive celeb 37 Medical imaging proc. sexologist 39 Stiffen 17 Like garden smells 40 They held Tara's title bad student evaluations or going to lore your job because stu- 18 Not behind 42 Helsinki native TENURE against whom complaints are dents didn't like an experiment." 23 Frat party garb 44 "... newt and _ frog": From Page 1 made are treated the same 24 Assailed "Macbeth" regardless of tenure status. 26 Part of 45 Like some basements 26-Across 46 Religion founded in given one more year of contract, "If a complaint is made, we do Ending tenure 27 Dirty 19th-century Persia ixit then usually have to leave the investigate it," he said. "We would 28 Beach sight 47 Cowboy's rope Once faculty members receive 29 Headline (in) 48 Small-screen awards I Jnivcrsity. do the same investigation tor any tenure, they are generally tenured At the University about 66 IXT- faculty member whether they are for the remainder of their time at 30 Teases 49 Wide-eyed the University. According to the ACROSS 31 Beasts of burden 50 Woody's offspring cent of faculty aie on tenure track, tenured or not." 32 Word processor 51 Fishing gear Morgan- Russell said. Most paler Jesse said tenure was originally Academic Charter, tenure can only be taken away for: command 52 Not fer it because tenured positions |xiy established to allow professors 1 Date with an MD 55 Wildebeest ■ 1. Death 5 Horse of a certain color 56 Driver's lie. info more and the teaching load is light- to take risks in their teaching and 9 One of the March girls 1 ■ 2. Resignation 39 Abstinent one er to allow tor research. research with topics that might Ix 13 Runny Iromage 41 Caps or Cat preceder ■ 3. Retirement Once facility an' tenured they unpt ijHiIiir or conlnivcrsial. 14 "La . e mobile": "Rigoletto" aria 42 Seedless bit of flora are no longer reviewed annually. "Faculty fiercely defend our ten- ■ 4. Discontinuance of the 15 Declare openly 43 Channel where Susan Lucci position due to an extreme 16 Extremely defensive hawks her jewelry line Morgan-Russell said, but student ure," he said. "It alows us to pursue state of mind ANSWERS financial crisis at the University 44 Funny Fey evaluations still show if they are academic freedom. 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