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State University FRIDAY October 14, 2005 ECHELON: Check out The Pulse to get religious PM SHOWERS and rock out with the HIGH: 73 mWM members of 30 Seconds www.bgnews.com to Mars; PAGE 8 independent student press VOLUME 100 ISSUE 38 KNOW IX A II itBMim Just call him 'Joe' Joe Schriner hits the Schriner, 50, is a one-man I'm at home ... I cut my own political party, touring the coun- yard, I change the kid's diapers. I campaign trail as the try in preparation for his third play some sandlot with the kids Average Joe' candidate election, despite being left off when I'm back in Cleveland." the ballot each year. Schriner said there is a com- By lason A Duon His distinctive platform is mon bond with the individuals REPORIER dominated by a pro-life posi- he meets'while campaigning. Forget moving into tion and conservative "1 think people sometimes the White House: social values, such as feel like they don't have a voice Independent presidential an opposition to gay in politics." he said. "So when candidate |oe Schriner marriage. they see us they know that we're would rather mm it into But instead of being in touch with what their con- a homeless shelter if he's recognized for ideas cerns are like trying to make it elected in 2008. like combating pov- to the end of the month, as far "The White House is erty, teaching farming as the bills. too big for a family of in schools and dis- "We're campaigning with our five," he said. "We'd actu- JOE playing a passion for family along and there's good ally move Into an inner- SCHRINER amending past wrongs days and there's bad days, just city neighborhood in to Native Americans, like with other parents." IWashingtonl D.C. and Schriner just wants to The Cleveland native visited live in a small dwelling like we be regarded as an "Average )oe" the University on Wednesday do now in Cleveland. during this campaign. to meet with Ion Opperman, Then are poor people who "We're just an average fam- an instructor in the College of sleep outside of the fences of the ily from the Midwest who said, Technology, to gather informa- White House every night and 'Why don't we run for presi- tion about BGSU's Hybrid Bus. NOTICE you have to think it would be put dent'," said (he 1978 Bowling to bcncr use by helping them." Green State graduate. "When SCHRINER, PAGE 2 Big Lots to Students host /"*>• /ant/At-,/* make big ByJacqudina Rabe movie fundraiser REPORTER cutbacks in Kohl residents rent our reasoning for doing it," Students are legally allowed to have keg parties, Meincke said. "I think our rea- and many do. the Midwest Cla-Zel to earn money soning for doing it is just hear- But some landlords have made the decision to ing about the disaster. Plus we prohibit kegs on their property. Several realtors for Katrina victims Struggling stores will wanted to help with the disas- — including Mecca Management and Newiove close, future of BG store By Chris Willie ter and then we wanted to help Real Estate — have reasoning behind why they REPORTER the Cla-Zel on our own parts, don't allow kegs. to be determined soon Walk through your average col- and we thought 'hey why don't If a tenant decides to go ahead and have kegs lege dorm hallway and thereare we put these together."' after signing a lease that forbids them, it may be By Laura Hoesman SENIOR REP0U1ES a few things you tend to expect Transforming the idea into a considered a breach of contract, and legal action Bowling Green residents who — the sound of loud music, the reality, however, wasn't an easy can be taken against the tenants. mixed smell of old beer cans, task. The group spent count- Banning kegs is solely the landlords decision, count on the cheap prices at Big pot smoke and pizza and stu- less sorting through the red and the University has encouraged local landlords Lota, Inc., may have to shop else- dents studying, working on tape with motion picture com- to adopt a Standard Lease that Student Legal where for bargains beginning computers, watching television panies, donors and the theatre Services drafted — but it doesn't mention prohib- next year. Up to 170 Big Lots closeout or playing Playstation. company in order for this event iting kegs. What you don't expect to find to take place. The Standard Lease was drafted to simplify the stores will be closed at the end of 2005 to save (he company money, is a group of students banding Terry Streetman, Meincke's process of disputes between landlords and ten- together and starting a grass- roommate, a sophomore, has ants. It also makes student's rights with their land- a recent press release from the company shows. Stores in small roots benefit project to aid the dedicated much of his time to lord similar across the board in Bowling Green. victims of Katrina. the effort, but was happy to "If there are 30 different leases, then we will Midwest towns are most likely to close. This, however, is help. need to understand 30 different leases," said Valerie exactly what a group WHERE: "Sure this was Bullard, coordinator for campus programs in While Bowling Green's Big Lots of students from Kohl Cla-Zel on Main stressful, but it was Student Life who also assists off-campus residents could be one of the stores forced Hall is doing. Street more than worth it if I through Resident Life. to shut down, it will be two weeks before the company releases the Put in motion by can help." Streetman To avoid getting into trouble for violating a Zach Meincke, soph- said. "As one of the lease, Rodney Fleming, attorney for Student Legal names of the closing locations, WHEN: according to Kent Iarsson. senior omore, less than Teenage Mutant greatest countries Services, recommends students know what they are a month ago, the in the world, as you agreeing to on vice president of marketing for Ninja Turtles: group is now putting Friday 7:30 hear all the time, are their lease. RIGHTS, PAGE 2 BIG LOTS. PAGE 2 the final touclies on you just going to sit their first box office Office Space. there and watch it? business venture. Friday 9:45 No. It's a responsibil- With some of the ity of the people who members share Sandlot: have it to give to the nothing more than people who need Saturday 7:30 the same dorm, the it. If I can ln-lp that same love of movies happen, absolutely, Bowling Green beauty queen The Princess or the same need there's no reason not Bride: to help, the group to help" presentation show. Saturday 9:45 Becky Minger, third The next day consisted of a has organized a The group from runner-up in Miss final rehearsal with a dance num- weekend movie Kohl, however, is ber in which Minger was placed event at the recently COST: not the only people Teen Ohio pageant in the front row. Included in the closed down Cla-Zel $5 - one movie who have helped in theater, with all pro- the effort. Generous By Brian Paufeie panel of judges was a former $7 - double REPORTER Miss Teen Missouri and Miss ceeds benefiting the donations from on- Katrina relief effort. With a positive attitude, faith in Teen Michigan 2004. campus groups, cou- God, and years of preparation, Contestants weren't judged on "The hurricane was all over pled with discounted prices on the news and it was really horri- the rights for the movies from Freshman Becky Mingef came talent but they had to undergo an close to winning the title of Miss interview process where judges ble and we wanted to do some- Criterion Film and the Cla-Zel thing," said Sean Mika, sopho- Teen Ohio. took questions from a biography Theater, have made this week- more. "Also Zach and I both are Representing her hometown form each girl had to fill out. end event possible and Meincke really into movies and we were of Sylvania, Ohio, Minger's first "ludges are looking for some- is very grateful. pageant experience was a shin- one who has good morals and really disappointed when the With all their planning and Cla-Zel closed, and we thought ing accomplishment. Minger, a presents themselves very well, hard work nearly complete, the it would be great to see movies music education major, almost who is poised and graceful and group is hopeful that their nos- again at the Cla-Zel and take all edged out an entire field of 87 can do public speaking and talgic charity movie event will be the proceeds and put it towards contestants coming close to win- someone who is intelligent.