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It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. j^k M V Bowling Green State University THURSDAY October 28, 2004 Country looking forward ^^ 1 111 1 PM SHOWERS toIB MAC tourney; PAGE 9 KII I -i-WHN1 A \ \ \< ) HIGH63 LOW48 www.bgnews.com —U VJ ■■" VOLUME 99 ISSUE 56 Political artwork stolen from FAC Six student posters said she feels discouraged and BUSH KERRY fears that the artwork theft were taken last week may hinder students' chances from Fine Arts Center. TWO FLAVORS OF COLA of entering the contest. "It was disrespectful and a violation of their first amend- By lanell Kingsborough SENIOR REPORTER ment rights," Rusnak said. She feels that taking the If il was any other year, the artwork from the display artwork of students in the was one way of silencing the Intermediate Digital Imaging students' voices. course might have lasted longer "Whether people agreed on the wall than one or two with the student's messages days- BOIH BAO (OR vou or not, that did not give Ehem Six posters disappeared last Graphic Created the right to take matters into week from the Fine Arts Center. STOLEN: Art created by Michael their own hands," Rusnak The first vanished Tuesday night, Brandeberry said. "The work was creating then another on Wednesday and healthy discussions among another early Friday morning. statement." The posters would people in the hall, but that was Three other pieces won Stolen he entered into the 9th Annual brought to a halt when die work over the weekend. Undergraduate Art Contest disappeared." The class was assigned a presented by BGSU libraries' The students created posters project — design a poster Multicultural Affairs Committee. reflecting "Art as a political Class instructor, Laura Rusnak ART, PAGE 2 Task force It Takes a Village' to benefit University unites children By Carrie Whitaker M i1 uuiirully they don't want to [D:;OR K hi ilitterent." evision network has led By Angela L6orter Alter speaking to parents of But now this concern has MaNAGINS EDITOR other black children in Bowling morphed into a goal: To unite In an on-going effort to Green. Sheila Brown noticed a black children and young improve the ties between the trend. adults in Bowling Green and youth voter registration community and University, One of Brown's Mend) show them they can be proud President Ribeau has created was upset because her of who they are. MTV's "Choose or Mexico. "Choose or Lose" has been a task force for his "Organizing daughter came home from This weekend two Greek The thought of MTV being involved in now three primary for Kngagement Initiative." school and told her she wanted groups. Alpha Kappa Alpha Lose" campaign aims actively involved in politics elections, each rime hoping to Led by Associate Dean of the to be white. Sorority Inc. and Omega Psi Phi for record numbers may come as a surprise. reach eligible voters who are not Graduate College. Dcanne As surprising as this may fraternity, have teamed together MTV's campaign, "Choose exercising their right. Snavely, this 16-membcr to create an event called It Takes Campaign efforts have not sound, Brown, assistant director By Laurie MiHer or Lose: 20 Million Loud," is groupwiUframethegiiidelines for the Center for Multicultural a Village. It was named after GUEST REPORTER comprised of organizations gone unnoticed. for recognizing and rewarding the African proverb. "It takes a "I certainly applaud anyone and Academic Initiatives, said Typically when people think trying to encourage more than faculty through scholarship of village to raise a child," Sheila who tries to get people out to the it is a situation she faced when about the television network 20 million young adults, ages 18 engagement. her son began schooL Brown, adviser to AKA said. polls and I know that Choose MTV, what comes to mind are to 30, to be a deciding factor in "We can lead the "They are around white or Lose' had a big impact when music videos. The Real World the 2004 presidential election. way in implementing a people all die time," Brown said. VILLA6E,PAGE 2 and spring break in Cancun, Since its debut In 1996, VOTE. PAGE 2 retention, tenure and promotion process that rewards and brings to fruition Where do I vote? excellence in engagement and Check out which color you are in, die collaborative process of Where to go on election day match the color and number to BGNEWS knowledge construction diat the corresponding location. That results in significant commu- is where you vote on election day. BRIEFING nity change," Ribeau stated in his White Paper, "Recognizing A guide for all of you voting in Wood Co. Kidge Street School Food, prizes just and RewardingtheScholarship of Engagement at BGSU.* 225 Ridge St. BG a few of the ben- Engagement is any activ- Smith Multicultural lounge efits at Sunday's ity by a faculty member that Union. BC.SU positively effects the educa- South Main Street School Broomball Tourney tional development, econom- 437 S. Main SLUG ic improvement and social Teams can still sign up for St. Marie's lutheran Church action of a community, said Alpha Phi sorority's Broomball Stephen). Van I look, assistant 315 S. College Dr. tournament being held this professor in the development Crim Street School Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at the of physics and astronomy. 1020 Scon Hamilton Dr. Ice Arena. The main purpose of this The fundraiser will benefit Kenwood School task force is to define what the Alpha Phi foundation 710 Kenwood Ave. is required for an activity to which raises money for car- count as scholarship, he said. Bowting Green It. School diac care and heart research. These can include anything 215W.vitoosterSt. Alpha Phi will allow that "improves the quality sign up for the event until Peace Lutheran Church Saturday afternoon and the of life" in and outside of the 1028 Pearl St. University. cost is $20 per team. The "It's a national trend in high- Parks and Rcc. Office event is open to the entire er education." Snavely said. 1291ConneautAve. campus The idea of scholarship During the games prizes Veterans Building was "motivated by a call from will be raffled off and food legislatures and parents, and Conncaut Ave. has been donated from die general public that the Senior High School Pancra. university become more 530 W. PoeRd.BG Approximately 30 teams involved at solving and have already signed up to Conneaut School play the game, which is like addressing the major issues of M2HMHMIH our day," she said. hockey and is played on the First Christian Church ice wearing tennis shoes. One of these major issues lnlo|r»plM by Ashley Hehls. Inlormallon collected by Carrie Whitaker is that the University faculty 875 Haskins U.I For more information, get more involved in their contact Sarah Skinder at Still confused? skinders^'bgnet.bgsu.edu. external community. II you look at this map and think, "I was never good at geography." please visit the Wood Country Board of Elections' Web site at www.cowood.oh.us/ boa On the site you will find a link on the nght hand side that says, "Where do I vote." II you are registered to vote in Wood County all you do is type COMMUNITY, PAGE 2 in your name and it will let you know where you vote Nov. 2. If you have any other questions, call the Board of Elections at 419-3549120. Happy voting! FOUR-DAY FORECAST Showers High: 67" The four-day forecast is taken Low. 46' from wcather.com F0RALLTHENEWSVISITWWW.BGNEWS.COM •f * f f ;' - 2 Thursday. October 28.2004 WVm.BGNEWS.COM 'Rock the Vote', MTV tour America to build participation VOTE. FROM PAGE 1 W. Bush, MTV has created an politically-involved Ohio State but according to the Bureau since America invaded Iraq. for Women Voters have created Getting those opinions into a a program called "Smackdown Clinton ran," said Deborah informational Web site as well. University student. "They were of Census, only accounts for roughly one half of the voting age voting booth is the trick. This Your Vote." This campaign is Hazard, Deputy Director lor the By visiting www.mtv.com/ playing music, talking with everyone walking by and trying to population. is where MTV comes Into play, similar to MTV's in that it focuses Wood (fcunty Board of Election, chooseorlose/ potential voters can learn more about the encourage young adults to Statistically speaking, voter trying to mobilize young people on 18 to 30-year-olds and the How effective M'iV's campaign need to increase voter turnout. is ,n reaching people who fall candidates and their issues, read register to vote. It was really cool turnout has dropped signifi- to get their voices heard. current news stories, provide to sec so many young people cantly among Americans ages 18 "Certainly it would be nice if These are just a few of the many Into the targeted age oi lti to :io, organizations working toward however, is most important.