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SNOW FLURRIES BG walk-on goalie Jason flj ■ , ■ EX 1 1 III HIGH: 34 I LOW: 30 Gural makes hockev H M WM K- ^ " -JL-JI W 1 rv^ www.bgnews.com —-_LJ- KITNEWS VI —-~: V0LUME90 ISSUE98 OA.R. to perform spring concert By AmylcL Brown, Erik People "V* have other things in the ONLINE Taking their cues from music the campus, two well-known Morgan. Morgan has been on BG NEWS works," said Kim lacobs, assistant as diverse as reggae, hip-hop and "Saturday Night Live" comedians SNL since 19%. Morgan first The University Activities dean of students. "But we haven't For more information on OAR.: rock, OAR-'s latest release Risen will be performing Saturday, made a name for himself by tour- Organization officially announced anything yet" http://www.bgnews.com/archive hit shelves two weeks ago. March 31. ing extensively on the stand-up announced today that the roots- One of those announced Tickets for their Bowling Green Jim Breuer is best known for his comedy circuit. His work led to rock band Of A Revolution will events could relate to a contro- "We are working on another concert won't go on sale until work from his 1995-1998 charac- roles on the TV series "Martin" perform at the University April versy that sparked over last concert as well, but there is no March; they will be $10 each. ter Goat-Boy on SNL He also and appearances on "Def 21. spring's concert program. UAO. word on when that will be," "We compared prices to other achieved cult film stardom with Comedy Jam." This year, Morgan And in a little more than a brought both Moby and Bush to LaRiccia said. OAR. concerts, and we wanted his role in the marijuana comedy can be seen in Kevin Smith's final month, two comedians from perform, but several student The OAR. concert will be held to make them cheaper," LaRiccia "Half-Baked," co-starring Dave installment in the Jersey saga, "Jay "Saturday Night Live" will per- organizations raised concerns Saturday during the University's said. Chappelle. Breuer also had a and Silent Bob Strike Back" form on campus. about the diversity of the per- Sibs 'N Kids weekend. Anderson The University of Toledo notable role as John Dean in the This event will also be held in UAO's spring calendar, how- formers' music. Arena, where the concert will be charged $17 per ticket for last political satire "Dick' with Kirsten Anderson Arena. Tickets will be ever, is not yet full. The organiza- Matt LaRiccia, concert director, held, will hold about 4,000 peo- Friday's OAR. performance. Dunst. $14 for floor and $12 for bleach- tion hinted at several other pro- said UAO. is addressing that ple. UAO. hopes the popular col- No band will open for OAR. Appearing with Breuer is cur- ers. They will be on sale soon. grams to come. issue. lege band will sell out Anderson. Before the spring concert hits rent SNL cast member Tracy
MEN'S BASKETBAI.I. I WIN OVER PRESEASON KAV0RITE Trustees need student on board By Craig Gifford CHIEF REPORTER FALCONS 82 THUNDERING miRDS 69 A search for the new student representative on the Board of RyPttiSttla Trustees is under way. iPODIS EDITOR The board is made up of 11 The Bowling Green men's basketball team members plus one student who gave coach Dan Dakich the best Valentine's helps make decisions about the Day gift they could give him. University that will be beneficial And it didn't cost them a dime. to all of its members. It wasn't a giant teddy bear, or a box of chocolates with "We love you coach Danny" "They are there to help address on it or nine dozen roses, one from each mem- what is best for the University," ber of the team. said Deborah Magrum, secretary It was an 82-69 win over Marshall last night of the Board of Trustees. "They are in front of 3,069 at Anderson Arena, which there to make sure the University gives BG an 11 -10 overall record and a 7-5 Mid- is governed properly and is oper- American Conference mark. ating in a proper manner." Despite the Thundering Herd's quick start Kate Newnam has served as the and sharp as a knife accuracy, the Brown and student representative for the past Orange were able to win the game and extend two years, the maximum term for their winning streak to five games. the position. The fact that the A search committee has been "I thought the Falcons didn't buckle designated to assist in choosing under Marshall's early the new student The committee key to the run was crucial in the is made up of various student game was us win, according to Dakich. organization leaders. After inter- "I thought the key to ested students go through an withstanding the game was us with- application process, the commit- the first part standing the first part of tee will then select 15 candidates it" he said. "They came to be sent to President Sidney of it. They out smoking..but we Ribeau. From there, five names came out didn't get upset" will be sent to Governor Taft who smoking... BG pounded the ball will choose the student represen- inside and drove hard to tative. but we didn't the whole, producing 27 free throw attempts, The final decision on who the get upset." making 22. Marshall student will be will come on only made 13 trips to the March 30. That student will then DAN DAKICH, COACH charity stripe, netting six begin the term on May 1 and According to Marshall serve until 2003. coach Greg White, that was the key to the The student board member will game. sit with the board in meetings, but "Wc hit 52 percent from the field and lost," does not have voting privileges, he said. "The key was their 27 trips to the free Magrum said. "But the board does throw line." seek their input," she added. Marshall jumped out to a 17-8 lead at the According to Rebecca Nieto, 15:38 mark, behind Tamar Slay hitting for six of chair of the Student Board of his 19 total points. A three point play from Trustees selection committee, the Brent Klassen ended a 7-0 BG run, which cut representative should be some- the Marshall lead to 17-15 with 13:26 to play in one with dedication to the the hall. University. The student trustee The Herd pushed the lead back out to four, will put in about 10 hours a week, but with 626 remaining in the first half, BG's she said, including attending Kevin Netter was fouled while successfully hit- campus events and attending all ting a lay-up. Netter missed the free throw board meetings and retreats. attempt to complete a three point play, but, "Ws are looking for outgoing while going for the rebound, a Marshall player individuals who have a strong Jff! HirWeruch BG Nws sense of the direction that the BASKETBALL PAGE 5 ABOVE THE RIM: Lcn Matela lays In two of his 25 points during the Falcon's win over Marshall. University is going in as well as a good understanding of student issues," Nieto said. The student representative also must have a 25 grade point aver- age, be solvent with the Bursar's Exposure to college environment beneficial to youth Office, be a registered voter in the state of Ohio and be a full-time By Amanda Ambrua sion will follow in June. lifestyle, which would translate planned. "We'd like to have a one-to- student W0S10 In contrast ,o the entertain- Bender said. "1 want to help guys Sarah CastoBG News ment focus of pro-wrestling, work out, and teach self- Bender said that NHB is a more defense" HOLD THEM HIGH: Tom Gerken, a fourth degree black belt, teaches legitimate sport, where drama is Bender's new association joins beginners kick techniques. the last thing on the fighters' the pre-existing martial arts minds The rules are bare-bones, groups on campus, as well as the and fights are to the knockout studios that have recently "NHB is real combat for real opened in town. Some of them month ago, because his expertise learn about their own physical athletes. There is no greater see a high level of local interest in is in martial arts. "Business is abilities and limitations, and find sport," Bender said. "When peo- martial arts. going welL About half are college out what works for them. ple watch, they realize that NHB "There's a lot of enthusiasm," students," he said. "It's just fun. It makes you feel is a chess match with the human said Wendy Manning, faculty Choi said that the reasons peo- powerful, and gives you a sense of body. You have to think three advisor for the Korean Martial ple are attracted to martial arts is accomplishment," she added. moves ahead at all times." Arts Club. "I think Hollywood to learn self-defense, and for the Phil Uebrecht, an orange-belt Inspired by competitions like stars made it popular. There's beauty of the art at Bushido Kai America, said the Ultimate Fighting tremendous excitement." She Each of the other groups also there are tons of benefits from Championship, Bender aspires to jokingly said that movies like had reasons to give. learning martial arts. He cited be a contender some day. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden "It's a great way to get in shape, self-confidence and physical fit- Although he lost the first NHB Dragon" may be responsible. and learn practical skills," ness, and said that martial arts fight in which he participated in One of the new studios is Paul Manning said. "You learn focus has a lot of room to grow in BG. 1992, he said he had fun. Bender Choi's Hap Kido Tai Chi. He said and concentration, which applies Sarali Casio BG New wanted to better prepare himself that he opened the studio a to other areas." She said students MARTIAL ARTS, PAGE 5 AAAEEEH: Jason Glowczewski, a first degree blackbelt, practices. Speaker reaches out to females Mon. By Ivy Ickes most to her bulimia. She opens partner had begun to shatter. She was in the shower, naked, stand- "By the end of the show those Windelman isn't the only one WOMEN'S REPORTER the show by telling us about a wasn't able to look at her reflec- ing in her own vomit and blood, around me were in tears. Bamett who was encouraged by Barnett's On Monday, Feb. 12, Lisa K. paper her aunt wrote about her, tion and smile until after the first and just cried. She finally told her brought up many issues that my strength. Erica Jones', senior, Barnett performed "Hand to and how she would talk to herself time she threw up This is when roommates and parents she friends and I struggle with daily. I said. "What an extremely realistic Mouth," a show about living with in the mirror. her problems with bulimia needed help. was very much able to relate to portrayal of a woman with bulim - and recovery from bulimia, for The reflection of herself in the began. Bamett says it was thanks to a her," said Jessica Bart, freshman. close to 500 people. The crowd mirror was her acting partner Once she had graduated from loving and supportive network of Other students were able to ia I am looking forward to the was comprised mostly of and her friend. The concept of high school and left for college, family and friends that she start- identify with Bamett on a more day I can feel that way iibout females; however, a few guys the girl in the mirror is carried Barnett continued with the ed to get better. But, it was not personal level because they too myself — after having an eating were in attendance. throughout the performance. bulimia and excessive exercise until her husband showed her a struggle with an eating disorder. disorder for five years." "I am excited to be back in "When I was young I used to until her senior year when she book. "When Women Stop "As a bulimic for seven years Bamett sent a message out to BowlingGreen. Some of the emo- love who the girl in the mirror was finally ready to seek help. Hating Their Body," that she this was the most realistic and those suffering with an eating dis- tions I express within the perfor- was, but by the time I was in high This breaking point came after knew she would be bulimic no true portrayal of the mindset and order. She said, "You are NOT more. And she was finally reunit- lifestyle of a bulimic. Her courage mance are heightened just by school I didn't like who and what she clogged the shower drain (she alone. It's not just about stopping being here," said Bamett, an I had become," said Bamett. could only flush the toilet so ed with her friend in the mirror. to get up in front of hundreds of alumna of the University. Her performance tells how many times before her room- Part of what made the show so people to tell her story astounds being bulimic, but also about lov- Barnett's performance carried after years of Seventeen mates would get suspicious, so wonderful was Barnett's ability to me and gives me hope to one day ing yourself and your body." the audience through the events Magazine, movies and TV the she also threw up in the shower) successfully connect with the share mine." said Carrie "Names were changed at stu- of her life that contributed the mirror containing her acting for the second day in a row. She crowd in many ways. Windelman", senior. dent's request. LOCATION, PRICE AND SELECTION You Will Find The Best Housing With US! 521 E. MERRY - Two Bedrooms, 1 Bath. Furnished. School Year - Two Person Rate - $675.00 One Year - Two Person Rate - $560.00 S17 E. REED . At Thurstin One Bedroom. 1 Bath. Furnished or Unfurnished. 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His roster filled gram for himself, which has up soon after beginning the pro- developed into the Mixed Martial gram, he said. Arts Association. "I'm doing it for no profit," Bender said. "I want to help guys In contrast ,o the entertain- Sarah CutoBGfcws ment focus of pro-wrestling, work out, and teach self- Bender said that NHB is a more defense." HOLD THEM HIGH: Tom Gertten, a fourth degree black belt, teaches legitimate sport, where drama is Bender's new association joins beginners kick techniques. the last thing on the fighters' the pre-existing martial arts minds. The rules are bare-bones, groups on campus, as well as the and fights are to the knockout. studios that have recendy "NHB is real combat for real opened in town. Some of them month ago, because his expertise learn about their own physical athletes. There is no greater see a high level of local interest in is in martial arts. "Business is abilities and limitations, and find sport," Bender said. "When peo- martial arts. going well. About half are college out what works for them. ple watch, they realize that NHB "There's a lot of enthusiasm," students," he said. It's just fun. It makes you feel is a chess match with the human said Wendy Manning, faculty Choi said that the reasons peo- powerful, and gives you a sense of body. You have to think three advisor for the Korean Martial ple are attracted to martial arts is accomplishment," she added. moves ahead at all times." Arts Club. "I think Hollywood to Irani self-defense, and for the Phil Ljebrecht, an orange-belt Inspired by competitions like stars made it popular. There's beauty of the art at Bushido Kai America, said the Ultimate Fighting tremendous excitement." She Each of the other groups also there are tons of benefits from Championship, Bender aspires to jokingly said that movies like had reasons to give. learning martial arts. He cited be a contender some day. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden " It's a great way to get in shape, self-confidence and physical fit- Although he lost the first NHB Dragon" may be responsible. and learn practical skills," ness, and said that martial arts fight in which he participated in One of the new studios is Paul Manning said. "You learn focus has a lot of room to grow in BG. 1992, he said he had fun. Bender Choi's Hap Kido Tai Chi. He said and concentration, which applies SaratiCastoBGNews wanted to better prepare himself that he opened the studio a to other areas." She said students MARTIAL ARTS, PAGE 5 AAAEEEH: Jason Glowczewski. a first degree blackbelt, practices. Speaker reaches out to females Mon. By Ivy Ickes most to her bulimia She opens partner had begun to shatter. She was in the shower, naked, stand- "By the end of the show those Windelman isn't the only one WOMEN S REPORTER the show by telling us about a wasn't able to look at her reflec- ing in her own vomit and blood, around me were in tears. Barnett who was encouraged by Bamett's On Monday, Feb. 12, Lisa K. paper her aunt wrote about her, tion and smile until after the first and just cried. She finally told her brought up many issues that my strength. Erica Jones*, senior, Barnett performed "Hand to and how she would talk to herself time she threw up. This is when roommates and parents she friends and I struggle with dairy. I said, "What an extremely realistic Mouth," a show about living with in the mirror. her problems with bulimia needed help. was very much able to relate to and recovery from bulimia, for The reflection of herself in the began. Barnett says it was thanks to a her," said Jessica Ban, freshman. portrayal of a woman with bulim - close to 500 people. The crowd mirror was her acting partner Once she had graduated from loving and supportive network of Other students were able to ia. I am looking forward to the was comprised mosdy of and her friend The concept of high school and left for college, family and friends that she start- identify with Barnett on a more day I can feel that way about females; however, a few guys the girl in the mirror is carried Barnett continued with the ed to get better. But, it was not personal level because they too myself — after having an eating were in attendance. throughout the performance. bulimia and excessive exercise until her husband showed her a struggle with an eating disorder. disorder for five years." "I am excited to be back in "When I was young I used to until her senior year when she book. "When Women Stop "As a bulimic for seven years Barnett sent a message out to Bowling Green. Some of the emo- love who the girl in the mirror was finally ready to seek help. Hating Their Body," that she this was the most realistic and those suffering with an eating dis- tions I express within the perfor- was, but by the time I was in high This breaking point came after knew she would be bulimic no true portrayal of the mindset and order. She said, "You are NOT mance are heightened just by school I didn't like who and what she clogged the shower drain (she more. And she was finally reunit- lifestyle of a bulimic. Her courage alone. It's not just about stopping being here," said Barnett, an I had become," said Barnett could only flush the toilet so ed with her friend in the mirror. to get up in front of hundreds of alumna of the University. Her performance tells how many times before her room- Part of what made the show so people to tell her story astounds being bulimic, but also about lov- Bamett's performance carried after years of Seventeen mates would get suspicious, so wonderful was Bamett's ability to me and gives me hope to one day ing yourself and your body." the audience through the events Magazine, movies and TV the she also threw up in the shower) successfully connect with the share mine," said Carrie "Names were changed at stu- of her life that contributed the mirror containing her acting for the second day in a row. She crowd in many ways. Windclman*, senior. dent's request. LOCATION, PRICE AND SELECTION You Will Find The Best /lousing With US! 521 E. MERRY • TWo Bedrooms, 1 Bath. Furnished. School Year - Two Person Rale • $675.00 One Year - TWo Person Rate ■ $560.00 517 E. REED - At Thurslin One Bedroom. 1 Bath. Furnished or Unfurnished. 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Woostcr $1000/monrh- 12 month torn University has touched every' Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Bowling Green Call 354-6036 From 9-5 student at BGSU in some way! Saturday 9am - 1pm OH 43402 Tak0 a virtual lour ot. wuH.wciiet.org/~6brciital ^www.wcn»t.otfl/-hlghlond^ 4 Thursday, February 15,2001 BGNEWS TEACHER EXCHANGED GRADES FOR DRUGS www.bgnews.com/opinion ROY, Utah (AP) — A teacher has resigned after being accused of bumping up the grades of students who agreed to give her prescription painkillers. Michele Opheikens, 30, was charged Tuesday with possession of a controlled substance and burglary, for allegedly entering a student's home in search of drugs. OPMION EDITORIAL O.A.R. is only tip of U. iceberg The University Activities name recognition to our small you're in essence wasting your last time that you've heard about dents would protest out of sheer Organization announced today town school. YOU DECIDE money. a large event and NOT wished dislike for the man. Sure, some that they will be bringing in col- WFAL and WBGU brought The real college experience that it was coming to Bowling people would love to hear a hero lege favorites OAR. along with poet and musician Henry Rollins doesn't lie in the classrooms. In Green instead? What fo you think about how send them off into the world. former and current members of two years ago to a packed fact, most of what we are subject- These events are a source of the general fee is spent? But that's not the point. The "Saturday Night Live," Tracy Lenhart Grand Ballroom ed to on a daily basis while sitting community, and school pride. point is that in 20 years, everyone The School of Communication Let us know at in class, will be just as quickly for- When the men's basketball Morgan and Jim Breuer. bgnews^listproc bgsu edu in the building would be able to What does all of this mean? It Studies presented director/film- gotten by the time the test is team registers a huge win over a say, "Yeah, the former president means lots of things actually. It maker Michael Moore last year. taken. top-ranked school, our chests of the United States gave my means that there's more to do at Last year UAO brought in hip- What makes a university more puff out just a little more. We all commencement speech." BC than go to the same bars or pie rockers Ekoostik Hookah, and Glover on-campus this year. appealing to high school stu- strut just a little more. The sun That would be cool. That's why watch TV. It means that a large the MTV campus Invasion Tour So once again, what does this dents includes the big-name just shines brighter when cool sports, concerts and lectures are social entertainment event will featuring Bush and Moby. all mean? It means that general entertainment that travels stuff is happening in our own worth our tuition money. Fun bring together a campus com- UAO also booked a MTV "Real fee money that we all spend is through it every semester. backyard. things bring our campus closer munity that almost never joins World" event that featured past used to provide a stress-release When was the last time that Just think about how great it together. for anything. cast members Janet, Colin, for the overworked masses at BG.. Cuyahoga or Owens Community would be to have former Barrining everything else, we've In the past four years, only a Rachael and the infamous Puck. It also means that every time College landed something worth President Clinton speak at com- probably paid for most of the handful of events have brought BSU brought actor Danny you don't attend these events. skipping work for? When was the mencement. Sure, many stu- event already. Shock teachers PEOPLE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ON THE STREET new material, and yet I can not six students all rushed to hurry into reality Will you go to see the Inconsiderate hear the professor becasue some and write the information down band O.A.R. perform students are talking. since they didn't pay attention to AT ISSUE How can students have more control over students limit Not only is this COMPLETELY what the professor had to say. their education? on campus in April? RUDE but it also impairs the stu- It digusts me that students at dents who actually comes to class this University show complete A mountain of assignments DAVID learning and want to pay attention. and utter disrespect for a teacher looms over me. ready to collapse ST0RIE Especially since an exam is when she could use the students' and crush the feeble spark of life Opinion Columnist My professor is really smart approaching! brain as a cleaning utensil. out of my scrawny little body. and she knows her stuff. Some of We have about 40-50 students Maybe they have time to waste I can feel the avalanche build- us (myself included) are just real- in my lecuture class and these six at BG, but I do not. I cannot afford ing in my tiny dorm room. Soon it ly dumb when it comes to sci- or so students at the back of the to take this class again, but I'm will fall and I will be left with noth- ence, and she sometimes has dif- class talked for the last 15 min- sure those six or so students will ing left to do but curse the knows when anything is due,... ficulties explaining material to us. utes of class non-stop. be back taking the same course instructors who did this to me. you get the idea. It is the simplest DANSPEHLER I sit in the front row and pay It wouldn't make me mad next semester. It is not so much a case of the system in the world. attention in class like the good except that tliis material is brand- massive research papers and Most of the instructors would SENIOR student that I am...I'm on schol- new and it's on our EXAM!! exams that is threatening to live relatively shock free. Most are BROADCAST JOURNALISM arship, I have to! To make matters worse, some Susie Lake squish me to a fine paste. The skilled and competent as educa- A recent class was especially one offered to have a study group slate@txjnet bgsu.edu problem is really the minor little tors. I like most of my instructors "Yes. They have a hard because we were covering after class to help out and these assignments that are so easy to and respect them. They could really fresh sound." forget. They build one by one like wear a shock collar without fear. snowflakes creating a glacier. The majority of my instructors fall Some instructors throw their into this group. pathetic busy work assignments However, there are some who onto us without mercy or con- would take enough volts during cern. These are the ones who the course of the semester that have convinced themselves that they would no longer be able to Robbing true America we have only one class to worry walk into a room without every about. The crushing burden television screen turning emerald AT ISSUE With the large amount of diversity at Bowling Green State University, it grows every day by their hands. I green. These choice few would is disconcerting to the lack of Asian-American voices. JASON WESTERHAUS once had spare time and a social get a first-hand perspective on I'd like to talk about something involve alcohol, drugs and forni- life, now I have a worn out key- the life of a lightning rod. FRESHMAN BRANDON that has always puzzled me dur- cation. You'd think that if the O'DELL board and a caffeine addiction. To prevent the slow cooking of ing my time here at Bowling University was going to make an the entire faculty by a few frustrat- TELECOMMUNICATIONS We. the students of BCSU, Green. •* effort to get these people to study Guest Columnist need a way to put an end to this ed students, safeguards would be "Yes. It's like a cool There is a whole faction of the here, it would also make an effort time-devouring, life-ruining, needed. Make it so that a majori- concert in your back- student population that is com- to get them involved in campus them to a club in Toledo and let room-cluttering monstrosity. ty of students need to push the yard. Why should you pletely underrepresented, if rep- life somehow. them see what the nightlife is like Clearly the only way to end the button before the shock is deliv- resented at all here on-campus. For instance, why is there not in the Midwest. busy work is to cut it off at the ered. A few might still get fried, have to go somewhere We see them going to and from an Asian Student Union of some If we wanted them to do some - source, the professors and TAs but most of those would deserve else?" class, we pass them in the library, sort here on campus? If there is thing that applies a bit more to that peddle this overwhelming it. we see them hanging out in the one, I certainly know nothing Bowling Green, we might as well mass of paper onto us. Before concern is expressed various buildings here on-cam- about it. These individuals are take them on a tour of one of the Students are powerless to halt over the health of our educators, pus, but that's really about it. just as much students here on- farms around here. Let them see the onslaught of busy work we these shock devices are really not In case any of you are wonder- campus as Marcos Popovich or how much fun it is to grow com face. The end of the year evalua- harmful. They do feel unpleasant, ing, I'm referring to the Asian Andy Sahm. Minority organiza- for a living. There's really an infi- tions are our only recourse and do but I would not really call it pain. exchange students that attend tions such as the Black Student nite amount of activities that not help the students while they It is more like a sudden twitching this fine University. Union and the Latino Student could be done, but we have to get are in the offending class. There is or vibrating. It might be best for Unfortunately, to and from Union are excellent ways for these people involved. an urgent need for students to me not to say exactly how I know class is really about the only time underrepresented groups to have If I've offended any of our for- give immediate and direct this. PHILLKINNE that you'll ever see these people, their voices heard. eign exchange students by my response to their instructors. If my modest proposal appears and I for one would like to know So how come I have never seen words. I am truly sorry. This arti- The solution comes to us from to put too much sudden and arbi - FRESHMAN why. an Asian student's article pop up cle was not necessarily meant for the world of pet discipline. Some trary power in the hands of stu- PHYSICAL SCIENCE ED. What is it about the BGSU in an issue of the Obsidian? Aren't you. Rather. I am aiming this at pet owners use small collars dents, this power would simply social circle that is so inhospitable these students being encouraged the people in charge at BG, and which administer a harmless counteract the power that is exer- "Are hot women to them? Obviously they made a to take active roles in the commu - how they have yet again found a electric shock to misbehaving cised of us Our educators have gonna be there? conscious effort to come here, nity when they come here? way to keep the student popula- dogs. While I would not advocate the power to destroy our careers Then, sure!" journeying a hell of a lot farther During my first few years here. tion under wraps They are rob- its use for dogs. I am not intend- with a few pen strokes. Both par- than Cleveland or Cincinnati, like I was enrolled in several different bing these students of the tnie ing it for the dogs. ties would need to use our power the vast majority of us here. So theater classes. For each class, I "American experience." Place one of these shock collars carefully and jusUy. why do these people find us so was required to attend a certain My final suggestion for on instructors before the begin- There is one alternative to the despicable? number of the theater depart- improvement: America 101. We ning of class. When things get out shock collars or other more dras- Sure, there is the obvious ment's productions. Why can't the all have to take ethnic studies of hand, the students would have tic measures for keeping our answer: "But we're just here to same be done with our exchange classes, why not set up a class the remote control. One jolt instructors in line, however. How study, that's it." I believe this to be students? Why not take them to a explaining America? The real would be very effective aversion about mutual respect and com- a bunch of bologna. Everyone has few football and basketball stuff, not just who Abraham therapy. munication? the obligation to themselves to games? Our teams may not be the Lincoln was and how to speak If the classroom is given assign- I have been in several classes make the most of the time that greatest, but sports are about as English. ments that require them to be in where this strange concept is SEANHAGGERTY they have here, and that includes American as you can get. Teach them where to get a great two or more places at once, then used, and works well. Of course if FRESHMAN getting involved outside of the Or take them to Easystreet on burger and what stores in the the instructor gets a little zap. everyone started to work on that MUSIC EDUCATION classroom as well as inside. Open Mike Night These individ- mall have the best deals. Give us a third minor writing principle, I would have nothing to I'm not saying that all of our uals came here to experience a Truthfully, that's probably the assignment due the same day as write about. "No, I'm not sure how exchange students should go out culture that is much different most useful stuff that I've learned a major research paper, and the many bands I'd trust and get drunk every night, but than their own, so why not give during my time here. class gets a free floor show. To respond to David's shocking contrary to popular belief, there them experiences that broaden If the teachers move their commentary, he can be contacted whose names are are a lot of fun and interesting their outlook on society? Contact Brandon O'Dell at deadlines around so that no one at child cle [email protected]. acronyms." things to do in this town that don't We could even (gasp!) take [email protected]. EDITORIAL BOARD IHV /l www.bqnews.coma 210 West Hall ■Mai MARY BETH MURTHA, MANAGING EDITOR KRISTALYN SHEFVELAND, PHOTO EDITOR MARY BETH WILFONG, ASST. MANAGING ED. TONY RECZNIK, ON-LINE EDITOR PETE STELLA, SPORTS EDITOR JENNIFER JACOBS, GRAPHICS EDITOR Phone:(419)372-6966F 93 I %l ■ 1 11 1/1 A ""' ' ?=I II I v l VI i) ERIK PEPPLE, NOW EDITOR MICHAEL LEHMKUHLE, DESIGN EDITOR bgnews®llstproc.bgsu.edu I U S ■ ~^~~^ ^^^ HEATHER HEBAN, PAGE 3. EDITOR APRIL ELLIOTT, COPY CHIEF JLr \J\ AMYJ0 L. BROWN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF J. MICHAEL BESTUL, OPINION EDITOR CRAIG GIFF0RD, CHIEF REPORTER f BG NEWS Thursday, February 15,2001 £> Falcons get key win Martial arts on rise BASKETBALL, FROM PAGE 1 despite the attempts by the Herd utes later, Ryan delivered anoth- MARTIAL ARTS. FROM PAGE 2 someone sees an interest, he to win in Anderson Arena, as er dagger to the hearts of the tries to come in." She said tipped the ball in, giving the they never led during the game. Thundering Herd when he hit a Manning said she sees other groups have trouble find- Falcons a 30-28 lead. BG went up 44-34 on a pair of second three to put BG up 72-57. friendly relations between the ing places to practice, and that "One of the officials blocked free throws from McLeod and The Falcons got up by as clubs. "There's lots of room in their classes have not been run- me out so I didn't see it," Dakich pushed it up to 12 on a lay-up much as 17 and closed out the Bowling Green for different ning as high in attendance as said. "I know Netter got himself a from Trent lackson a minute game with Dakich thanking the kinds of martial arts, and differ- they could be. four point play. That's pretty later. Marshall cut it to 52-45 on loyal fans for attending ent groups," she said. "It builds However, Tom Gerken, an good." some sort of community, and The Falcons ran their advan- a trey from Travis Young and two Matela led the way with 25 instructor with United Karate tage up to 36-32 with two free minutes later, despite the points and nine rebounds while welcomes new people. It's System, said the number of friendly, with healthy competi- throws from Keith McLeod and Falcons up by ten, a jumper McLeod hit for 20, including 11 clubs doesn't affect them from Slay moved the score to 57- tion." on their final possession of the for 12 at the charity stripe. much. He said it gives people 51 with 12:46 to play. But maybe not all of the orga- first half, Brandon Pardon drilled K I. is si' ii netted 13 and Ryan more choices, and lets them a three pointer from the left wing "We started off good and we nizations favor the increase in added 10 as the Brown and find what they're looking for. to give BG a 39-32 lead at the knew Pardon would find open Orange shot 49 percent from the the number of groups. Variety is what Liebrecht break. guys and get them open shots," field. "It's too much competition in likes about Bender's mixed "That (Pardon's shot) was big," Young said. "They found a way Cornelius lackson and Slay a small community," said said BG's Len Matela. "That gave Cindy Smith, options director style. "Not any one martial art is us a lot of momentum going to score." both hit for 19 points to lead Bin, by the 11:02 mark, the MarshalL for United Karate System on perfect for everybody, which is into halfti me. Seven is a lot more why we have so many different comfortable feeling than four." 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WORLD Russian planes raise questions By Sarah Karush ""Whether they violated airspace or not, said Alexander Pikayev, a mili- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS tary analyst at the Carnegie MOSCOW — The Russian that's not the key thing. They were Endowment's Moscow office. military held air exercises near demonstrating the rebirth of Russia's "The military wants to show that Norway and Japan yesterday, it's too early to write Russia off." forcing fighter jets in both coun - military might" tries to scramble and eliciting a PAVEL FELGENHAUER, INDEPENDENT MILITARY ANALYST In October, Russian fighter strong protest from Japan, jets buzzed a U.S. aircraft carrier which said the planes violated actions of our pilots, and there activity from military bases on in the Sea of Japaa The Russian its airspace. were no violations of Japan's air- the Kola Peninsula of northwest- military has also stepped up Japan's Foreign Ministry space," Russian Defense em Russia flights around the country's called in a Russian diplomat to Minister Igor Sergeyev said. Russian officials said there northeast comer, across the protest and the defense agency Russian Blackjack strategic was nothing illegal or unusual Bering Strait from Alaska said the Russian military planes bombers also flew along the about either exercise Two bombers flew down the violated Japanese airspace coast of Norway, which along "We fly without violating any- Norwegian coastline in 1999, with Japan is a neighbor of thing" said Air Force twice. while another two were inter- Koichiro Oshima, a Japanese Russia Officials there called it an spokesman Alexander defense agency official, said four unusual event, but said the Dobryshevsky. "We don't com- cepted by U.S. fighter jets near planes including TU-22 Russian planes remained in plain when every day a dozen Iceland. bombers, were sported late yest- international airspace. NATO planes fly along our "Whether they violated air- terday morning in the Japanese Norwegian fighters scram- shores." space or not, that's not the key Associated Press Photo airspace off Rebunto island and bled and identified the two air- He said Russia was ready to thing," said Pavel Felgenhauer, DEADLY HIKE: The mother and sister of German Bejarano, one of ' two TU-22 bombers were spot- craft as supersonic TU-160 present "objective evidence" an independent military ana- ted later in the same area Each Blackjack bombers, flying in proving that the planes had not lyst "They were demonstrating nine hikers found dead near a national park in southwest Columbia, time, the planes flew over international airspace north- entered anybody's airspace. leave from a meeting with other relatives of victims in Bogota. the rebirth of Russia's military Japanese airspace for about west of Andoeya, an island along Some military analysts said might" three minutes, Oshima said. Norway's northern coast. yesterday's flights were part of a Pikayev said yesterday's exer- Japanese fighters scrambled Col. John Espen Lien of the pattern of increased air activity toward the Russian warplanes Norwegian Supreme Defense aimed at showing off Russian cises may also be a response to after they were spotted on radar Command said the Russians military might recent signals from Washington Hikers' bodies screens, but no encounter had advised Norway, with which "Russia has sharply increased that Russia no longer occupies a occurred, Oshima said. it shares Arctic land and waters, test flights of its planes since privileged place in U.S. foreign "We again analyzed all the that it was planning increased NATO's campaign in Kosovo," policy. found in Andes El Salvador earthquake kills at least 255 BGNEWS SAN VICENTE, El Salvador Hundreds of stunned sur- By Margarita Marbntz ily members hugged, sobbed and (AP)— Overwhelmed doctors vivors were sprawled on bloody THE ASSOCIATED PRESS made funeral preparations Seven worked on patients in the back mattresses, or on the ground, at BOGOTA, Colombia — The of the hikers were from Bogota WORLD of pickup trucks with IV lines an overcrowded hospital here. nine young men and women and two from Huila, strung from bamboo poles yes- Some screamed in fear hiked through ancient ruins, A farmer spotted the bodies in BRIEFING terday after this country's sec- overnight at the repeated jolts of rugged peaks and valleys and to the ravine on Sunday, but it took ond major earthquake in a aftershocks. the foothills of a snowcapped vol- several days to reach the remains Democracy might rule Bahrain government month killed at least 255 people. The National Emergency cano. There, in the breathtaking and remove them. The officers The streets were crowded Committee said there are at Colombian Andes, they were shot initially assumed the dead were MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — equality. Such wide-reaching with funeral processions, the least 2261 injured, 12,303 hous- execution-style — most with one villagers — the killings of peas- Bahrainis lined up outside democratic reforms would coffins sometimes decorated es destroyed and 83,435 people bullet to the head. ants are an almost daily occur- polling stations yesterday to make Bahrain unique in the oil- with bougainvilleas plucked who suffered property damage. Yesterday, their bodies were rence in the 37-year war that pits vote in a referendum that may rich region where political free- from the trees for want of any- The Tuesday morning quake being shipped back to their rebels against the military and put their tiny Gulf nation ruled doms are limited. thing more formal had a magnitude of 6.6. homes as this South American right-wing paramilitary militias. by a royal family on the road to Bahrain's, government began nation struggled to make sense of But when rescuers saw the democratic rule. the "yes" or "no" vote yesterday the latest massacre of innocents backpackers' bright clothing and The historic vote asks citizens and will continue today. The Valentine's day encourages all kinds of love in a land rife with war. light-skinned features, they real- to decide on a national charter changes envisioned in the char- The decomposing bodies of ized they were probably not from promising an elected parlia- ter, which was expected to win AYUTHAYA. Thailand (AP) — Sporting a pretty pink bow, Oi the six men and three women the region, which has a predomi- ment, independent judiciary, wide approval, would not take With a little help from their han- Jan (Sweetheart). 24, married were pulled out of a ravine nantly Indian population. and greater freedoms and full effect until 2004. dlers, they made it to the altar on Plai Bua Ban (Blossoming Tuesday near southwest The killings were only the latest time. Lotus), 24, whose trunk was Colombia's Purace National Park. tragedy to befall Colombians try- brightly painted. The other cou- Officials would not speculate on ing to enjoy the country's out- Two pairs of elephants wear- Attack causes more distress for Israel ing flowing gowns embroidered ple were 18-year-olds, Nam who killed the hikers or why. But doors. Peung (Honey) and Plai Nga police and military authorities Last month, a Colombian AZUR, Israel (AP) — A that violence was spinning out with red hearts got married in an elaborate ceremony in the Thong (Golden Tusk). noted the country's largest guer- hang-gliding champion took off Palestinian driver upset about of control when prospects for a rilla group, the Revolutionary from a mountain outside weeks of Mideast violence resumption of peace talks ancient Thai capital of Ayuthaya The brides were chosen from Armed Forces of Colombia, is Medellin and landed in a tough rammed his bus into a packed appear remote. The attack Carrying their handlers, or among 20 females at the active in the area where the neighborhood in the city. 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PAGE 10 BRIEFING THURSDAY Women's basketball February 15, still ranked among 2001 NCAA three-point leaders BGSU SPORtS INFORMATION www.bgnews.com/sports BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY The NCAA has released the la( - esl women's basketball statistics, and Bowling Green is listed among the leaders in three-point field goals per game. The NCAA statistics are current through games of Feb. 12. Through 23 games, the Falcons are sinking three-point field goals at a rate of 7.04 per The loud crowd carries BG game and have made a total of 162. The average is good for 12th in the nation. BG set a new ByNK*Hurm power back on. The crowd was Travis Young. "They got a nice NCAA record in that category last tSSISUNI SPOBIS EDI10R jumping, the Arena was thump- student crowd. It's always tough year, sinking 9.25 treys per game. ing and the Bowling Green men's to come on the road and play The Falcons will take an overall Home games so far this sea- basketball team looked in cham- here." record of 9-14 and 5-7 in the Mid- son have made some of the pionship form just like a year "I don't know who that big guy American Conference into Falcon faithful sigh a little. ago. Instead of former BG greats is behind the bench, but he's Saturday's game vs. Marshall. Bowling Green fans remember like Stacey and Dave Esterkamp about the funniest guy ever." Tipoff is schedules for 1 p.m. in last year's Mid-American raising their arms to celebrate a said Marshall coach Greg White Anderson Arena. Conference Championship sea- victory, there were new faces like about one Falcon fan. "He's kind son for the men's basketball Corey Ryan and Brent Klassen of a comedian and it's all in good team. leading in on the rejoicement of fun. They have a good student Fans were packed in Anderson the Falcons 82-69 win over atmosphere here." Arena like popcorn kernels. Marshall. BG got a lot of support from The roof literally fell off the 'I thought the students were other Falcon athletes. And the building with massive ovations great tonight." said BG coach Dakich said BG football coach during moments like against Dan Dakich. "Hell. 1 was looking Urban Meyer called him earlier Kent, when BG great Anthony and the students were on the in the day and told him that all of winner Stacey became the Falcon's all- court were hitting the floor The his football players would be time leading scorer. people that were here did an there to support the team. Meyer is. This year started without all unbelievable job of creating a told Dakich if everyone of them the defining moments last year great environment.'' wasn't there, then his team held. During the press conference, would be running early in the Who? The cheering has been there, opposing coaches and players morning. just not the same electricity. were once again talking about As predicted, most the football Something was different at how hard of an environment team showed up on the left HinfcnactiBG New, DON DELCO Anderson Arena last night, Anderson Arena is to play in. Northeast side of the court. AARON ZAHARIAS AERIAL ASSAULT: BG's Keith McLeod (20) tries to put a shot up though. "It's a tough crowd to play in the face of a Marshall defender during last night's 82-69 win. It was like someone turned the against.' said Marshall guard CROWD, PAGE 9 "Two guys, a column, and a case ofbeer' 5 In honor of Monday's Ninth Sirotka Annual ESPY Awards, we have Jason Gural makes hockey 'Crazy decided to hand out our own awards honoring the athletic achievements of the year gone saga by. May we have a drum roll ByDanNied to a neutral-site NHL game in things. He says he just wants to please... SPORTS REP0R1ER San Jose. Ranger forward Kris "When I found out make one save in an actual Fro Football Player of the Year. King gave him a stick and he was I made the team game. . Sure there is a good argument for 'sad They call him "Crazy". hooked. "If I face one shot and save it. Marshall Faulk. MVP of the Na, Although Jason Gural isn't After watching BG goalie this season, I then my goals against average is 26 touchdowns, but how can really sure why. Teammate Shawn Timm shutout No. 1 0.00 and my save percentage is they have overlooked Chris called my dad. He Austin de Luis created the Michigan State in 1998 on TV, 1.000." he said. "I'd be the best Gardocki? That's right, the was so proud of soap moniker for the Bowling Green Gural knew he wanted to play goalie in Bowling Green history." Cleveland Browns' punter was hockey team's junior walk-on hockey at Bowling Green. The A "Crazy" idea, but .statistically not only snubbed of a trip to me...Right now, goalie, but swore he wouldn't tell next year he enrolled and took sound. Maybe his high hopes are Honolulu, but also by the ESPY Gural the reason until gradua- his spot as the starting goalie on I'm just happy to another reason for the nick- committee. Gardocki was the opera' tion. the BGSU club team. name. lone bright spot for the hapless be a part of the But Gural has his theories. When freshman goalie Tom Above all. even if he doesn't Browns, he displayed gorgeous team." '1 do some crazy stuff," he Lawson left the team after last ever get into a game and make punts a minimum of eight times season, a spot opened up for a his one save and become the By Nancy Armour a game. netminder to back up Tyler JASON GURAL BG GOALIE best goalie in BG history. Gural is IRE ASS0CIA1E0 PRESS Most Memorable Play of the Masters and Shawn Timm. Gural happy with his situation. This CHICAGO - The team Year. Once again this goes to Mr. knew who I was, but they even met with head coach Buddy week, in conjunction with last doctors, the specialists, the Gardocki. Yes, he's the first two- knew my nickname. I'm happy Powers and was told the Falcons weekend's trip to Notre Dame, Toronto Blue Jays and the time winner, and we couldn't be they can identify with me." would not recruit another goalie someone taped the word "Rudy" Chicago White Sox all agree more proud. Gardocki is award- So Gural has accomplished his and would look for a walk-on over Gural's name plate in the Mike Sirotka has some prob ed the "Most Memorable Play of goal of playing hockey for before this season. Falcon locker room There is no lems in his throwing shoul- the Year" for the gesture he made Bowling Green. Now he's moved That gave Gural a chance. tribute more fitting. der. towards the Pittsburgh Steelers his sights on to bigger and better "After that. I had a feeling I was Anything beyond that — sideline earlier in the season, gonna make the team this sea- how badly he's hurt, when which basically summed up son," Gural said. "It's one of those he'll be able to pitch again, what all Browns fans think of the Steelers. After a cheap shot by a things where you know, but you who owes what and whether frustrated third-string line- don't really know." David Wells will be wearing a backer, Gardocki picked his frag- "When I found out I made the White Sox uniform this year ile self up and with one flick of his team this season, I called my — Is still unknown. middle finger gave most Browns dad. He was so proud of me. I Commissioner Bud Selig fans and Steeler haters their most Jason Gural almost cried. Buddy told me he and his staff probably will be memorable play of this previous wanted a player who will work the ones to settle this mess. said. year. his ass off and not complain "This is starting to appear Example? Men's College Basketball about never playing. Right now, as if it's some sad soapopera," "Like break-dancing in noth- Player of the Year. Kenyonwho? I'm just happy to be a part of the White Sox general manager ing but boxers in a bar." he The unanimous pick by our cal- team." Ken Williams said admitted with a sly smile that's culations was Anthony Stacey. It's true that if Gural walked Wednesday. more California than Ohio. While he holds the scoring out of Bowling Green without Sirotka was traded to the Of course there's a reason for record at BGSU now, he will one second of playing time, no Blue Jays on Jan. 14 as part of that. always be known for his hustle, one would be surprised. a six-player deal that sent Gurais craziest deed may have his emotion, and his heart. However, many would be disap- Wells to the White Sox. been leaving San Jose. Calif, for a Stacey was the total package, and pointed. He has become a fan Though he passed one slight chance at walking on to if we had to choose one man to favorite, even after dressing for Toronto physical, a second the BGSU hockey team as a take the shot for our team at the only three games. Down the test showed a possible torn third-string goalie. end of the game it would be him. stretch in the third period of labrum so the Blue Jays sent It was a crazy dream, but it's Just ask Akron. each game, the fans in section E him to Dr. James Andrews, a lone that came true. In this, his Women's Athlete of the Year. implore Powers to put in their specialist, for an indepen- junior year, "Crazy" has taken working-class hero. We know what all of our women dent opinion. over the role of backup goalie for "Hey Buddy." they chant. "Can readers are saying right now. On a day of dueling news the Falcons. It's a role he's cher- Crazy come out and play?" conferences, the Blue Jays "Why is there only one category BGSU Sports Information ished. "When they did that the first said Andrews' examination for women?" The answer to that Gural got interested in ice time, it was really special," Gural showed Sirotka has a partial one is simple. Anna Koumakova. DRIVE ME 'CRAZY': Jason Gural, nicknamed Crazy', made the hockey at age 13. when he went said. "I didn't even think anyone tear of the rotator cuff and a She simply sums up the word Falcon hockey team as a walk-on this season. torn labrum in his left shoul- "woman." Sure, she doesn't win der. Andrews isn't recom- many tournaments, but she was mending surgery now. but the only athlete nominated that the Blue Jays said the special- made us want to be an Adidas ist calls the 29-year-old a tennis skirt LaRue is Reds' new starting catcher "long-term surgical candi- Coach of the Year. This might date." come as a surprise to everyone, IH( ASSOCIAIED PRESS While Sirotka could still Indians. working well with pitchers. The beat a hitter that day." pitch this season, Toronto rait our pick is Gary Blackney. We SARASCTA. Fla. — Last year, Reds manager Bob Boone. a Reds' earned run average with Scott Williamson, a former general manager Gord Ash judged this category on how Jason LaRue didn't get much big-league catcher for 19 years, him behind the plate was 3.81 in reliever converted to the Reds' said that doesn't matter. They influential a coach was to his playing time, but he got noticed said Taubensee's departure 1999 and 3.78 last year, com- starting rotation last season, didnt get the pitcher they team. Blackney took a team for challenging the Cincinnati should have sent a message to pared with 3.98 and 4.33 overall thought they were getting, packed full of talent and ran learned that LaRue will chal- Reds' pitchers and throwing out LaRue. for those seasons. them into the ground, literally. lenge his pitchers. The Reds were and he wants the White Sox baserunners. This year, he "To me, this is going to be his LaRue said he has learned holding a 2-0 lead last August in to pay up to make it all better. Bowling Green had all the mak- begins training camp as the No. time," Boone said. "We've kind of valuable lessons from talking Chicago when Williamson hung "This is a player that has ings of a great passing team, but 1 catcher. built the club that way. Trading with pitchers off the field. a slider and the Cubs' Ricky significant concerns, stubborn ole' Blackney wouldn't The Reds helped decide the Eddie kind of lets him know this "They can give you a little Gutierrez hit it hard, but lined whether it's two weeks from have any part of that He was issue during the off-season isn't a platoon thing. You're going inside information about a hit- when they traded Eddie out to second base. Williamson now or six months from determined to make the dive to be the guy and you have to ter, something he doesn't like to now," Ash said. "That is not Taubensee, the starring catcher step up." do, pitches he doesn't like to hit- breathed a sign of relief — then last year, to the Cleveland AWARDS, PAGE9 LaRue has shown a knack for he said. "That's a way you can LaRue berated him. SIROTKA. PAGE 9 1 BGNEWS SPORTS Thursday. February 15.2001 9 Decibel level Don & Aaron goes up for dotheESPYs Tribe stockpiling arms Falcons WARDS, FROM PAGI 8 CROWD. FROM PAGE 8 By Tom Ushers Kane Davis? work. Just ask Akron. IRE ASSOCIAKO PRfSS "Do we have enough pitching? many of them wearing cut- Pro Basketball Player of the Yes," said Manuel, who will have off shirts, hooting and holler- Year. With the NBA in such ing for the BG bailers. CLEVELAND — For a change, 36 pitchers in camp. "But we disarray, and the ever lacking "It was nice to see the foot- the Cleveland Indians won't don't have a lot of depth. Our presence of a superstar, this ball team and all the other spend any time at spring training pitching has to be 100 percent award goes to Michael Jordan. sports teams out there." said telling postseason horror stories healthy for us to be good." Now lets be honest, If he want- BG center Len Matela. "Its from last October. When the Indians' pitchers great to see everybody and I ed to he could still dominate. That's because their 2000 sea- and catchers report to Winter hope we get more students The runner-up was a tie son ended on Oct. 1. Haven, Fla„ on Thursday, only keep filling the stands. between Allen Iverson and For the first time since 19%. two members of the starting rota- Hopefully if we keep winning Shaquille O'Neal....but we the Indians aren't defending a tion won't come in with health by next week it will be all the couldn't decide who the better title as they prepare for the issues. way packed again like it was rapper was. upcoming season — their 100th Bartolo Colon, the team's ace. last year." The recap: In the AL. Cleveland started last has slimmed down and is in the "It was great seeing the Pro Football Player of the year as the only team to ever win best shape of his pro career. Dave football team right out onlhe Year: Chris Gardocki the AL Central, but finished sec- Burba, too, is ready to go. court," Klassen said. "Who Team of the Year BG men's ond in the division to the Chicago But starters Chuck Finley, Jaret can intimidate anybody basketball White Sox and narrowly missed a Wright and Charles Nagy all more than the football team Most Memorable Play of wild card playoff spot. underwent off-season surgeries right out by the court? That the Year Gardocki flipping off Indians manager Charlie and each will be watched very was great" Steelers' sideline. Manuel had a rough first season carefully as the spring unfolds. Women's Tennis Player of on the job. First, he underwent The 38-year-old Finley, BG 82, MARSHALL 69 the Year Anna Kournakova colon surgery in March. Then he Cleveland's best pitcher down the Pro Basketball Player of the LEN MATEIA Falcon center endured a painful season of stretch last season, had minor Year Michael Jordan. injuries to his pitchers and incon- knee surgery but has told club scored game-high 25 points Baseball Player of the Year sistency from the rest of the officials he will be able to handle Manny Ramirez Indians. his normal throwing program. KEITH McLEOD: Falcon Men's College Basketball "The biggest thing I learned Wright, whose career has been guard went 11-for-12 from Player of the Year: Anthony last year was that 90 wins doesn't in a freefall since '97. had correc- the free-thow line Stacey get you much." Manuel said. tive surgery on his right shoulder Associated Press photo BGF00TBM1 TEAM Scared Coach of the Year: Gary The Indians, who missed out in August and it's unlikely he'll be theholl out of the Marshall Blackney. on the wild card by one game, CONTACT HITTER; Trading injury-prone outfielder WiI Cordero has ready for the start of the season. basketball team. spent the winter trying to make And then there's Nagy, who been among the top priorities for the Indians, but there have been sure second-place was only a after being the Indians' most con- no takers for his $3 million 2001 salary. one-year thing. sistent pitcher for a decade, is starter converted into a reliever, tunities to win jobs In the rota- They signed free agents Ellis fighting for his career. will get a chance to win a starting tion. Burks (3 years. $20 million) and Nagy rushed himself back after job. But there are questions about Other than pitching. Manuel Sirotka injured Juan Gonzalez (1-year, $10 mil- undergoing elbow surgery last his durability. doesn't have many other worries. lion) to offset the loss of cleanup has normal "wear in the rotator May and did more damage. Steve Woodard defeated The Indians still have the SIROTKA. FROM PAGE 8 hitter extraordinaire Manny "I don't have any cartilage left Indians killers Pedro Martinez game's best defense up the mid- cuff and possibly the labrum." Ramirez, who took his RBls with in my elbow." said Nagy. "I don't and David Wells in the final weeks dle and the addition of Gonzalez what we thought we were get- That doesn't necessarily mean surgery, and Boscardin said him for money in Boston. know where it went, brt it's gone. last season and will get a crack at and ' Burks could make ting." Cleveland also added catcher Andrews told him there's a "70 There's nothing between the winning the No. 5 starting spot. Cleveland's lineup stronger than "The honorable tiling would Eddie Taubensee to replace to 80 percent chance" Sirotka bones." The Indians want to give both it was with Ramirez. be to recognize that and provide Sandy Alomar Jr.. who signed won't need it. Nagy, a three-time All-Star who left-handed flame-thrower C.C. Manuel's other spring objec- adequate compensation." with the White Sox. has won 123 games for In fact, Boscardin said Sabathia and Cuban defector tive could be patching up his rift No way, Williams said. Not The Indians' lineup isn't the Cleveland, will have to pitch when the White Sox are getting a Andrews suggested to him that Danys Baez some Triple-A starts with second baseman Roberto problem, though. Never was. through the pain to get a starting different story from Andrews. Sirotka will be able to pitch this before they're brought up to the Alomar, the Tribe's best player. It all comes down to pitching, job. Williams has maintained all year, though he'll probably start big club, but circumstances could The two hardly spoke in the sec- and as Cleveland learned the "I'm concerned, but I don't along that Sirotka's injury Is the the season two weeks late. dictate a change of plans and hard way last season, you can think we'll be able to tell where ond half last year, and for the same problem that's caused "Boy, I hate this, because I never have enough arms. Charlie's at until halfway or two- they may begin the season in the Indians to win it all, they need him to start slowly the last two really wanted to be above the Injuries forced the Indians to thirds of the way through spring bullpen. Alomar happy from Day One. seasons. And according to team he-said, she-said type of thing," use a major league record 32 training." Manuel said. Willie Blair. Ariel Prieto and "I think we can be real good physician Dr. James Boscardin, said Williams, whose anger was pitchers, some of whom may All the uncertainty is forcing Jake Westbrook. acquired from this year." Manuel said. "I think Andrews' examination supports evident despite his calm never see the big leagues again. the Indians to explore other the Yankees in last year's trade for we're going to be hungrier from that. demeanor. "But I've been Oh, where have you gone. options Steve Karsay. a former David Justice, also will get oppor- the start." Boscardin said in a statement reduced to that and I resent that Andrews told him Sirotka that. Young and broke? Find out what it's like to be young and broke somewhere else. Presenting AirTran Airways' X-Fares Standby Program. If you're between the ages of 18 and 22, you're eligible to fly standby to any of the many cities AirTran Airways flies $ to for just $52 per segment. 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Price, who retired dozen years living out of hotels, who really fit Into what he was program, albeit one that plays In top sophomores in the state, and SMYRNA, Ga. - Mark Price from the NBA before the 1999 eating room service and longing trying to do," Price said. "It would the lowest level of Georgia high this year he was joined on the var- still turns heads when he walks season after a 12-year career, is a for a chance to spend time with have taken up a lot of time and school sports, Class A. He sug- sity by superb freshman Paul into the gym. head coach for the first time, his wife and kids. The couple now hours." gested himself. Delaney. Most people can't believe that a working at a 4 -year-old suburban has four young ones, two boys Which brings us to Whitefield "There's a lot of NBA all-stars The Wolfpack has been one of four-time NBA all-star, the great- school named for an 18th-centu- and two girls, ranging in age from Academy, which was looking for a that I wouldn't want coaching my the most surprising teams in the est free-throw shooter in league ry English evangelist. George 2 to 10. new boyi' coach after going 0-21 son or coaching at this scliool," state, finishing the regular season history, is now coaching an Whitefield (pronounced WiT- After retiring. Price spent one two years ago and 7-13 last sea- said Barry Morris, one of the 21-4 and earning a spot in the obscure, private academy with field). season as a non-recruiting assis- son. school's founders and coach of regional playoffs, which begin just 80 students in its upper "I've played before 20.000 peo- tant at his alma mater, Georgia Price got a phone call from tlie the team last year. "But Mark is a Thursday grades. ple." Price said. "When I go in Tech. working for his old college girls' coach, Amy Helm, the fine person who just happens to "I kind of knew we needed "Everywhere we go. people say. some gyms now. there's only 50 coach. But Bobby Cremins daughter of Dick Helm, an assis- be an NBA all-star. That makes it someone to take the kids to the 'Is that Mark Price?" said Barry people in the stands. Obviously, retired at the end of a mediocre tant in Cleveland when Price was nice." next level," said Eddie James, who Morris, whose lOth-grade son, it's a different experience." season, and Price passed on a starring for the Cavaliers. She Price inherited a team that was is Price's assistant coach. "The tal- Tim. is a star for Whitefield But one he wouldn't trade for a chance to remain with the new wondered if Price knew of any- lacking in victories and experi- ent is good, but it only plays good Academy. "We tell them it is. but more prominent job in the NBA coach. Paul Hewitt one who might be interested in ence, but had plenty of talent. if you've got top-notch coaching." one guy said. 'I don't believe Services Offered Personals Help Wanted Help Wanted For Sale Immigration Consulting Service, ex- Get S100-Order online from King 500 Summer Camp Positions-North- Administrative Assistant HONDAS FROM $500! Police im- MB. color, cnad. lebjjV* ntfnnal Management Inc. 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