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Bowling Green State University September 5, 2003 IT'S SHOWTIME: SUNNY Video Spectrum offers HIGH 73 LOW 51 variety of movie choices; www.bgnews.com PAGE 8 ANEWS daily independent student press VOLUME 98 ISSUE 10 UAO concert full of hip-hop Black Eyed Peas, Nappy Roots to perform at Homecoming, UAO officials excited By Kara Hull The Ins Angeles based [Hack " they probably don't carry the Homecoming Concert EDITOR IN CHIEf Eyed Peas released a new album name like Ludacris...Inn I think Saturday, October 4 Hip-hop groups Black Eyed titled Elephunk' this summer when the students go away from FEATURING: Black Eyed Peas Peas and Nappy Roots will lake and have enjoyed a long top ten this act. they will be big fans ol and Nappy Roots the stage at this year's Oct. 4 ride of their song "Where is the both these artists." he said. T Homecoming concert, armed Love?" featuring lust in hope students have a good time TICKETS: $20 floor, non- with what organizers hope will be Timberlake. and really get into University students and day of a different message than last But six mem- these artists, It's going show sales year's Uidacris. ber Nappy Roots "They're both to be a great time." S18 for upper deck According to University isn't too far from hip-hap acts, Working with a Activities Organization President fame either— $60,000 budget for PURCHASE AT: Anderson Arena. Ryan Reitemian, the groups leave they were the top bid they're not the concert. UAO Sept 10beginningat9pm their audiences with a more posi- selling hip-hop like Ludacris members began the tive message than Ludacris or group in 2002 and ad selection pnx ess other big-name hip-hop acts. have received two hip-hop." in earl) summei with at all. the group lias to lie avail- "They're both hip-hop acts, but Grammy Award the help of able that day." they're not like Ludacris hip- nominations. Woodstock v based But according to Kathy I otUns, hop," he said. "It's a lot more pos- talent agent t oncert They also have RYAN REITERMAN, IIAO advisor and assistant dean itive hip-hop., .a lot of their lyrics received numer- Ideas inc. rheagency PRESIDENT OF UAO of students in the office ol deal with social issues. I don't ous American also helped to bring i ampus Involvement, the group think you'll really find too many Music Award in last year's performers includ- nominations is succeeding in the challenge. groups out there that use (hip- including Favorite New Artist and ing Ludacris, " I he) 're doing an outstanding hop) nowadays as a positive form Favorite Band Duo or Group in But even with professional job," she said. "It's hard to plan in of expression." the hip-hop/ R & B category. help, selecting and confirming the summer who's going to lx' Tickets are S20 for floor seats, Though this years groups may acts can be tedious, according to popular in October." not lx' as lucrative as Ludacris noil University students and day Reiterman. Editor's NOW. For more Infix- of the show sales and $18 for seats sold-oul show last fall, Black Eyed "it's a very hard process,11 he FEEL THE BEAT: Nappy roots (top) and Black Eyed Peas (bot- motion on me concert <»• other in the upper deck. Sales will start Peas and Nappy Hoots has the said. "You usually have to have a upcomingevents, contact UAD at. tom) will play Oct. 4 for UAO's Homecoming concert. Sales start at 9 p.m. Sept. 10. Anderson potential to draw a crowd, plan X, V and /.. It's pretty 372-248B. at 9 p.m. Sept. 10 at Anderson Arena. Arena. Reiterman said. tough,. .because we're not flexible Buffet offers choices GOT THE TIME? By Nicole Oelisio "Instead of an eight-week cycle employees arc on payroll since REPORTER menu, which is what we had last Commons no longer serves The University Dining Services year, this year we've gone to four- breakfast. has made several changes this week seasonal menus. Overall, the buffet seems to year, including an all-you-can- Depending on the time of year, have mixed reviews from stu- eat buffet at Commons Dining you'll see more grill items in fall dents, lulie Thibault, sophomore, Center. and spring, and more casserole liked the buffet idea but thought Dining Services made this items in the cooler months," the food selection could have addition after surveying students Franketti said. "We're on our been better. last spring. They received feed- summer menu cycle right now. "My overall opinion was that I back from students saying they ThatH run through the begin- can see the benefit for some peo- would like this option available ning of October, then we'll go to ple, but I prefer regular dining. I on campus. our fall menu." noticed that there was not a large "With their recommendation Dining Services determined variety of vegetarian foods." we decided to do this in buffet prices after checking costs Thibault said. "While I'm not a Commons because it was the other menus. They researched vegetarian. I did not like the fact easiest facility to turn into an all how much value meals are in that practically everything hot you-can-eat dining hall." Perry Howling Green, and the past was covered in breaded coating. Franketti. Commons manager, check averages at Commons. This was not appetizing to me." said. Commons is evaluating their Although Thibault was unhap- The buffet is available Monday sales and costs to determine how py with the food selection, she through Friday for lunch and much the buffet will hurt or help said she did like the service. dinner. The cost is $6.95 for lunch the University. Right now they are "The staff was nice, the lady at Mike Metzger BG Ne»s and $7.95 for dinner. Commons' making the same revenue, with AN EERIE FEEL Doesn't it feel like a scary movie? Or at least make an interesting photo? The menu has been re-worked, but less labor. Two full time employ- COMMONS, PAGE 2 clock tower at the court house had a strange glow last night. with a similar service as last year. ees were cut. and less student Sesame Street regular visits campus By Miranda Bond buffet dinner. Members of Pro in the College of Musical Arts REPORTER "He is a prominent television personality Musica, the fund-raising group of back for die yean however it is K - *1ES>S^V Bob McGrath will be on cam- the College of Musical Arts and and an advocate of the arts and music in open to the public. The one hour pus today to preform and speak donors of the station were invited schools, also he is really a nice and friendly event will begin at 2:30 p.m. and at die College of Musical Arts to attend. will take place in Kobacker Hall Convocation ceremony. Some McGrath was at Kobacker Hall guy" which is located in the Moore people may know him better as on Thursday, where he met with Musical Arts Center. Bob from Sesame Street. around 400 first and second DEBORAH FLEITZ. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC EVENTS McGrath's visit is being funded This event will conclude graders from Bowling Green ele- by die Friends of the College of McGrath's three day residency in mentary school. The interactive they were have a great time." with prc-school children at the Musical Arts through die Dorothy Bowling Green. He arrived this program included a sing-along. That evening he had dinner Wood County Public Library and DuWayne Hansen Musical past Wednesday and stayed busy Mary Natvig, director of the with students from the Arts through the program, "PBS Kids Arts Series Fund. This fund was fo Yv.-wl Mm BobMcGulh com through the end of the week with Arts Village had a chance to meet Village, which is a residential Share a Story." He will be there at established to bring significant appearances around the town McGrath and watch him enter- learning community of freshmen 10:00 am for an hour. Also, all stu- representatives from die field of "He is a prominent television and on campus. tain the first and second graders. majoring in music, theater, fine dents will have a chance to sec music to students. They plan on personality and an advocate ol On Wednesday he met with "He is a very' nice man." said and visual arts. After dinner he McGrath at the C/illege of Musical bringing an other prominent fig- the aril and music in schools, WBGU Kid's Club members, par- Natvig. "I also saw part of the chil- met with students from the com- Arts Convocation. He is the ure to campus in two years.