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It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. « ■M WEATHER WEDNESDAY Partly February 23, 2000 >^\ Cloudy WORLD NEWS 2 J High, 54 OPINION 4 Low, 42 CAMPUS 8 The BG News SPORTS 9 www.bgnews.com Volume 88, Issue 31 A daily mdependem srudempness USG tables budget, discusses funding requests SARA GRAZIANO Conference don't happen every day the role of the judicial branch is now STAFF WRITER on the University campus, and the played by the Student Traffic one time that it does happen, it Court." Monday nighl, USG put aside iis would be nice if USG would come The new impeachment process budget problems and began to deal out and support it," Oguejiofor said. also includes a way for USG mem- with fund requests. At-largc representative Ashley bers to appeal their impeachment to Joe Stuart, chair of the Finance Elder disagreed with USG's current their constituents. Committee, said last week's budget method of co-sponsoring events. Originally, the bylaws called for numbers were not correct, but final "I think we need to stop doing 10 percent of any member's con- numbers are not yet available. "The tasks like this." Elder said. "I'm not stituency to vole for their impeach- reason the numbers are different is against helping these organizations, ment to be overturned. However, that there arc stipends paid thai wc but I think wc need a more well some members disagreed with this didn't know had been paid," Stuart thought out process." idea. said. 'There were some things taken After dealing with the fund "Ten percent of an at-large repre- out that shouldn't have been taken requests, USG continued to work on sentative's constituency is almost out." its bylaws When completed, the 2,000 people." Elder said. "Is this bylaws will provide day-to-day really feasible? Are that many stu- No numbers were available working guidelines for USG. dents going to know what's going because USG treasurer Nick Gresko Most of the discussion about the on?" was unable to attend the meeting for bylaws centered around a new Jen Joyce. UAO representative, personal problems. process for impeaching USG mem- agreed. As a result of the budget revision. bers and the method of appealing "You can't get 1,700 people on USG has more money than previ- their impeachment. this campus to do anything without ously thought. Formerly, USG's judicial branch bribing them." "The budget is in better shape was involved in the impeachment The proposal was amended to than we thought." Stuart said. process. Now the Internal Affairs call for 5 percent of a representa- "There's no reason to keep the fund Committee will investigate any tive's constituents to approve them. requests tabled any longer." reports of misconduct, and the Gen- Ten percent of the constituents will USG allocated $200 for the Black eral Assembly will conduct a trial still be needed to override an execu- Issues Conference and $250 for the and vote on impeachment proceed- tive's impeachment. Big Playground. ings. 'The 5 versus 10 percent is sim- Ikechukwu Oguejiofor. World "The most radical change in the ply because the president would Student Association represenlative impeachment process was getting have more at stake, and the repre- MICHAEL LEHMKUHLE/ The BG News to USG, thought the allocation for rid of the judicial branch," said Kate sentatives don't have quite as much the Black Issues Conference should Newnam. at-largc representative. notoriety," Newnam said. "Wc USG — Nick Froflear, left and Ashley Elder look over funding requests at Monday's USG meeting, have been larger. "Wc shifted the job of investigating wanted this to be a matter of due The members discussed the requests and new impeachment policies. 'Tvenls like ihc Black Issues misconduct to Internal Affairs, and process." Speaker emphasizes 'Diversity in Action' at Bowling Green UAO IRENE SHARON SCOTT making a difference on campus." defends CHIEF REPORTER In another exercise. Birdine "We must acknowledge our cultural filters through which we view instructed the audience to look for life. These filters — education, parents, media and friends — spring A motivational and inspirational something green in the room, then influence our interactions." speaker brought humor to a serious he asked about the color orange. Steve Birdine subject in front of a crowd of 100 "We focus on what we want to concert people yesterday. see." he said. "We need to stop look- / iiuersit\ of Indiana president of affirmation in action CRAIG GIFFORD Steve Birdine. University of Indi- ing at Ihc surface and look at the STAFF WRITER essence. This is a reason for troubles ana president of affirmation in importance of appreciating diversity Wrapping up the presentation. LeKicsha Powell, junior sports in relationships. If we can shift the action, presented a interactive dia- and its impact on educational com- Birdine encouraged students to enterprise major. focus, we will see more." Although the UAO Concert logue on diversity. "Moving the munity and environment. appreciate the diverse community "If we had more speakers to tell Committee chair says a concert is in Diversity Dialogue From Talk to During the presentation, diversity 'The education system |K -12] surrounding them. people the truth Ihis world would the works, he would not give any Action" emphasized four major was defined as an "inclusive process must change." he said. "Children "The only person you can change start in the right direction," she said. specifics. points. of appreciating how individuals with need to learn about African Ameri- is you." he said. "People need to "Or even if students on all campus "You don't want to promise any- These points were that people different background bring unique body something that you're not sure cans. Latinos, women. Native Amer- stop looking at the surface and look would use their resources and have different perspectives, normal- contribution to an organization or research their cultures and others. you can back up. We don't want to icans. Asian Americans and homo- at the essence of the individual. cy is subjective, people must agree environment." Ihcre would be less questions and get anyone's hopes up unless we're sexuals. This knowledge breeds Diversity is in sports and war. In to disagree and people must not be He said diversity isn't just black confusion. He discussed issues thai sure." Brian Engleman said. respect and helps dispel stereo- war. they don't care how you use the Engleman said UAO has sent out afraid to make mistakes. and white, it could be left-handed need to be addressed." types." bathroom, what matters is whether bids, but at this point nothing is "It is through open and honest people in a right-handed world. It Angela Meraz, senior sport man- you know how to fight." signed. He would not reveal what dialogue that we learn." he said. could be ihin people and overweight In another exercise, he asked the agement, said Birdine's presentation audience how many F's they saw in James Jackson, assistant director bands were sent bids. Throughout his presentation, he people. was one that everyone could relate Earlier in the school year, the of Office of Residence Life in cdu used a variety of jokes and exercises "At some point, wc all represent a statement, the correct number was to. committee sent out a survey to the to illustrate his message. His first diversity." he said. six but some people only found cational initiatives, said the speaker "He used humor to tackle often student body, asking them if they exercise involved asking ihe audi- Birdine said diversity training three. took an inclusive angle to diversity. uncomfortable topics and encour- wanted to see a concert on campus ence about stereotypes of men. involves a person understanding "We must acknowledge our cul- "He talked about diversity from aged us all to understand why it is and whal kind. From those who women, overweight people, and their blind spot, recognizing and tural filters through which we view in a humorous, common sense, logi- important to want to learn about the filled it out. UAO received an over- whelming response of 99 percent homosexuals. seeing solutions to resolving biases, life." he said. "These filters — edu- cal, every day manner which makes world and people around us." she cation, parents, media and friends — it hard to disagree." he said. said. "It was one of the besi sessions who did want a concert of some sort "If you can get rid of stereotypes, developing actions thai support that to be brought to campus. on diversity I've been part of." then you are taking a step toward individual, and recognizing the influence our interactions." he said. Birdine spoke in real terms, said The committee has contacted m.m\ bands, according to Engel- man, each of which are currently on tour or will be starting a tour in the Prout Hall closing causes students to spring. Engelman said that the commit- tee is on task and organized with try- find alternative living arrangements ing to bring a band in to the Univer- sity PAUL MITSDARFER "We arc exactly where we need GUEST WRITER "In Prout, everyone left their doors open, but to be." nobody does in Kreischer.