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State University WEDNESDAY May 17, 2006 IN THE PULSE: BG is the breeding ground for PARTLY CLOUDY several types of music HIGH: 71 LOW: 52 and artists; PAGE 7 www.bgnews.coni independent student press VOLUME 100 ISSUE 149 Tuition rises at state max SSr Financial aid budget gets a boost to catch up with increasing costs for college students tcUining By AddiB Curtis RErORTEl Upcoming bathing suit season makes the perfect tan tempting But mote and more students are realizing the risks of tanning. Emily Steele, senior, is one of Tuition Costs those students, she isn't letting herself fall into the map of having to tan in order to confidently wear a bathing suit this summer. Meal Plan Costs "Being tan has become die norm so anyone in a bathing suit with white skin looks kind of funny compared to everyone else." Steele said. "I think a lot of people, including me, feel better about themselves when they are tan, especially in battling suits." Steele admitted she used to tan frequently until someone close to her was diagnosed with stage IV Melanoma skin cancer. The devastating knowledge of her step-dad having cancer prompted her to rethink her tan- ning habits. "lie asked me to promise him that I would never go tanning again, so I did and I plan on keep- ing diat promise," Steele said. Exposing your skin to harmful ultraviolet light comes with a cost —your health Melanoma is now die eighth most common cancer in the United Stales and accounts for 75 percent of the deaths due to skin cancer, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Tracy Donovan is a nursing student who works closely widi a Photo Illustration b| Mike Schtll Ri, Nw local dennatologist. She said skin cancer does not By Bridget Tharp While state law prevents large But the higher fee and tuition will increase by more than $10 costs $1,234 per year. usually become evident until later EDITOR - IN-CHIEF tuition hikes, the state is giv- rates will boost revenue and million, with 80 percent of that The plan will cover prescrip- in a person's life. However, it is University students will have ing less money to fund public repair the "budget deficit that marked as financial aid money. tions amounting to $3,000. because of the behaviors of w hen to dig a little deeper into their education. resulted from utilities," said The S8 million in financial charge a S20 co-pay for most then are young and carefree. pockets to pay tuition next year, That creates a "familiar Chris Dalton, head of aid has increased basic medical visits, and $250 In Ohio, 66 percent of all mel- with college costs rising again. dilemma," University President finance and adminis- in proportion with co-pay for hospital stays. anoma cancer occurs in people Undergraduate tuition Sidney Ribeau told the Board of tration. "The the student fee Those students who can- over the age of 50, Donovan said. will increase $500, the maxi- Trustees at their last meeting With state funding challenge is increases, officials not prove they have compa- Frequent tanners also risk mum amount the state allows. on May 5. expected to decrease said. rable insurance by July 1 will premature aging. Wrinkles, she Classroom fees, meal plan costs "The challenge is to manage bymorethan$350,000 to manage The financial be charged for the University- added, will be more obvious for and on-campus housing will the growth in financial aid and by 2007, students are the growth impact of a new sponsored insurance plan. excessive tanners. increase as well. align it with the overall growth left paying more to fill of financial mandatory health Guidelines for the new health As the weather gets warmer, That amounts to a S15.744 in our budgets and fees," Ribeau the gap. insurance poli- insurance policy are available students have been outside doing price tag for undergrads com- said. The University is aid, overall cy has not been online. numerousactivitieswiiileenjoving ing to the University since sum- College officials expect the hoping to close some growth." included in the new liditors note: Visit the stu- thcscin. limning outside between mer 2002. bigger tuition price tag to bal- of that gap by bud- estimated costs for dent insurance Web site through the hours of ten in the morning After several years of tuition ance the University's budget. geting more money SIDNEY RIBEAU students. www.bgsu.edu for more infor- and four in die afternoon is highly increases, last year's statewide The recent increases in the cost for scholarships and Provided by mation about the new health dangerous, said Donovan. It is tuition cap has kept cost increas- of gas mean bigger utility bills financial aid. Chickering, the plan and the waiver. recommended to wear sunscreen es consistent for students. for the University. The regular operating budget University-sponsored plan TANNING. PAGE 2 Burrito bar building big in BG INFLATING ART Council discusses crowd. Serving those bever- ment uniforms cleaning con- residential to business. ages at the new building, nes- tract. Though Utilities Director Fourth Ward Councilman the new Chipotle, tled between Burger King and Kevin Maynard said there were and chair of the Planning, concerns with zoning Days Inn, would require the no issues with the current ser- Zoning and Economic class-D license requested by vice through Cintas, the cur- Development Committee Mike Josh Comer the company. rent arrangement with the Frost scheduled open hearings CUT NEWS cotton Work at the future site of uniform cleaning company concerning the expansion The refuse-filled industrial the restaurant paused for sev- expires at the end of August. If plans and zoning changes on dumpsters and dusty gravel eral weeks while plans for the accepted, other newly present- June 19 at 7:30 p.m. parking lot at 1558 E. Wooster building awaited state approv- ed ordinances would amend Frost later tabled an ordi- St. may not look appealing al, according to Brad Benedict, current codes regarding those nance altering the zoning of to Bowling Green residents. a mason with SA Storer and uniforms, clarify sick leave the Woodbridge Business Park However, an application put Sons. While the masonry com- policies and put a general-pur- from a general industrial dis- before Bowling Green City pany is only one among several pose vehicle the city no longer trict to a business park zone Council on Monday confirmed contractors working to trans- uses up for sale. pending a previously planned that a national restaurant form the vacant gas station, In new zoning concerns, City June 5 public hearing. hopes to soon make the site Benedict estimated work would Council heard plans to approve On Monday, City Council appetizing. be completed in six weeks. site plans for increased parking also: Council clerk Kay Scherreik Attempts to contact Chipotle and more signs at Enclave II ■ Accepted an ordinance informed the council of an offices in Denver were unsuc- Apartments and additions to accepting an offer of right- application for a liquor license cessful. the Heritage Inn, both on Klotz of-way property access along made by Chipotle Mexican "Once things are approved, Road. Council members also Sand Ridge Road. Grill, Inc. Though the Denver- work really starts to fly," heard plans to change the zon- based burrito chain is 13 Benedict said. ing of property annexed into ■ Reserved additional funds to accommodate city expenses. Ionian Fkmtr BGNnn years old, its menu includes The City Council also heard the city from Plain Township GETTING CREATIVE: Casey Etraughan, a sophomore dietetics margaritas and other drinks new legislation to authorize on North Dixie Highway from ■ Excused councilmen Larry Sorrells and Gordy Heminger major, blows out a wine glass for the fun of it in the art building. meant for the 21-and-older advertising for a new public agricultural to residential and Estraughan has been blowing glass for four and a half years. works and utilities depart- land on West Poe Road from for their absence. FOUR-DAY FORECAST THURSDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY The four-day forecast is taken Few High: 60" Few High: 67' Mostly High: 66" from weather.com £5 5» Showers Low: 44' Showers Low: 46" Sunny Low: 46" FOR ALL THE NEWS VISIT WWW.BGNEWS.COM 2 Wednesday. May 17.2006 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Tanning hazards exposed SPORTS FEATURE TANNING. FROM PAGE 1 Off-season high school athletes that has a factor of SPI- 30 or higher. prefer working out over laying out Tanning beds arc II) times worse than natural sunlight." Donovan said. By Entity West fall, areire already training for the husv,busy. Simon said right now the Another danger is using RCPOttlER next school year. normal football player puts in Imm/ers to Increase the inten- I ligh school students know the Varsity football players are about 4 hours a week. He already sii\ of a tan.