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State University THURSDAY October 2, 2003 LEADERSHIP: Team captain Amber PARTLY CLOUDY Culp of the women's HIGH 53 I LOW 36 cross country team is a nrww.bgnews.com natural born leader; PAGE dependent student press VOLUME 98 ISSUE 28 "We will be collabo- rating with UAO this year to make the event bigger and better." LSU looks to its future MIGUOINA MUNIZ. PRESIDENT OF LSI) By Patricia Rengifo years of bettering Bowling "It is amazing how LSU has get what we wanted or have Following Pizana's speech. CIMPUS "(US IDIIOR Green through cultural events grown over the years and I want anyone hear our concerns," Shelli Holland spoke about the It is hard to imagine the and political outcries. During them to keep growing and Pizana said. future of the organization. University without several key the organization's annual kick- becoming stronger." Pizana The organization credits its "We are making great strides organizations. There are few off luncheon for Hispanic said. self with active participation in for the future and following in students who are not familiar Heritage Month, yesterday, In 1972, when Pizana along the establishment of the Finnic past traditions/Holland said. UAO with the acronyms such as UAO, members of the union remem- with Bob Reyes and Oscar Studies Department, the forma- Currently the group is work- USG, LSU. GSS, 1FC among oth- bered the past and looked Heranadez first met in the tion of the Human Relations ing on three goals for the acade- ers. towards the future. Student Union they did not real- Commission, the provision of mic year: Family, moving for- The Latino Student Union is Gloria Pizana, one of the ize that they would build a free legal services to students, ward politically and continuing one of these groups and they do founders of the group and cur- foundation for Hispanic stu- the establishment of the cultur- cultural programming. not want to be lost in an alpha- rent Co-adviser, and Shelli dents yet to come. al diversity requirement for stu- The group put together a list helps bet soup of student organiza- Holland, senior member, spoke "It was just great to be in a dents, the addition of a Latino of 26 recommendations for the tions. during the luncheon about supportive group like this. I recruiter to the Office of university to make a better envi- The group is celebrating 31 learning from the past. never really thought we would Admissions and more. ronment lor its members. This Raquel Colon and Sarah list is called the Diversity Task Flores were among the audience Force Initiative. The list of rec- members who enjoyed the lec- ommendations includes usage LSU ture. of the multicultural lounge, "I think it is interesting how upward mobility among admin- everything goes back 31 years," istrators. i iiliHI said. "I knew Gloria was "I just wish tlif other found- one of the founding members of ing members could see what I the Latino Student Union, but I get to see every day," Pi/ana fund didn't really know what they said. did." event By Patricia RengHo CAMPUS IUKS EDITOR Rumors are flying about who will be taking the stage during Latinopalooza. The event will close Hispanic I leritage Month on October 31. The Latino Student Union has recruited some help in making this year's Hispanic Heritage Month. Miguelina Muniz, president of LSU, said the group will receive support from the University Activities Organization. "We will be collaborating with Patricia Rtnjilo 8G News Patricia Rengito 6G News UAO this year to make the event CONGRATULATION: Bowling Green Mayor, John Quinn presents Latino Student Union President EXPLORING THE PAST: Marsha Olivarez looks at a display of bigger and better," Muniz said. Miguelina Muniz a proclamation stating that this month will be Hispanic Heritage Month in the city of past pictures and news articles about the Latino Student Union. At an LSU meeting several weeks ago, it was announced that Bowling Green. a list of possible acts were deliv- ered to USG to perform during the event. The list included Lumidee, a 19-year-old R&B artist from Spainish Harlem. She is most known for her summer hit, "Never Royalty candidates say why they want a crown Gonna Leave You (Uh Ooh, Uh Oooh!)" that peaked at number By: Christy Jenkins Marathon Steering most of these qualities. OH three on the Billboard Hoi 100 ItPOllEl Committee, a member of Name: Dan Stanowick A: being chart. Kappa Kappa Gamma Major: Broadcast UAO confirmed that they were Each candidate was asked "Why do you want sorority. Journalism in the process of finding a smaller Hometo\vn:l!inckley. band to perform at to be king or queen?" and Name: l.ynscy Griffin Major: Karly Childhood OH Latinopalooza. the queen nominee were asked "What are one or Education A: I pretty much radi- "Right now we are waiting to Hometown: Westerville, hear back from our agent," Ryan two activities or organiza- scause 1 believe in what OH because I really care Reiterman, UAO president, said. "I tions in which you have about the community at participated during your it believes in — a strong hope within the next week or so sense of community. I Bowling Green, I've had Homecoming King as we will know what the act will be." time at BG that you are a lot of good experiences especially proud of?" would also want to be another way to help the Muniz was unable to say what Homecoming Queen and 1 would be proud student body. I don'l see admission may cost. In the past, Name: Amanda (ones just to be a representa- Major 1PC because I am a fun per- it necessarily as a figure entrance to the event was a dollar son. tive of the University. position, bul as a posi- donation or a canned food item. Hometown: London, I am in the President's OH Two things thai I am ate Bowling Green every- lion that obligates you The addition of a concert to most proud of are that 1 Leadership Academy, where I go. People say lo be an ambassador for latinopalooza is not the only way am a Resident Adviser in A:I think being the which is a 4-year scholar- they bleed orange and the University and go LSU is trying to make Hispanic Rodgers Hall and thai I D£Homecoming Queen ship program, I have been brown, I LIVE orange and out and increase school Heritage Month memorable. Two was the co-chair and co- would be important involved with Dance brown. spirit. widely known authors will be founder of the Social because it is a great Marathon as a dancer, a Name: Josh Kontak Name: Brian Bickley speaking. Justice Taskforce. DGR, and this year 1 am Major: History Major: Education Author, Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez honor—the whole cam- Name: Tracy LaHote pus is honoring you. 1 on the entertainment Hometown: Waterville Hometown: Clyde, will be speaking on Oct. 17. Major:General would also like to be committee. A: I think becoming OH Valdes-Rodriguez, author of the Name: Derek Cohen A:l would use this posi- Business queen because it would A: I think it would New York Times bestseller the Hometown:How ling Major: Criminal Justice "Dirty Girl's Social Club" will be tion to better impact the enable me to be in a role- Green, OH model position. Hometown: Toledo, presenting and doing a book sign- campus community and OH invest more time in what These activities are the ing on campus. SMART Program, being Author, David Lamb will pre- students want at BG. sent on Oct. 6.1 le is know for the I have had the most life- an orientation leader, Hip Hop novel "Do Platanos go changing experience and being a Resident Wit' Collard Greens?" His novel being an Resident Adviser Adviser. in McDonald for two years Name: Holly liaines looks al relations between Latinos Homecoming King give me some platform and African-Americans and how and during my new posi- Major: Early Childhood tion as the Assistant to the Education LEEwould send a message to on which 1 could to con- music reflects the historical link Hall Director in A:l feel that it's an honor Hometown: Toledo, me that there are people tinue to encourage stu- between the two. to be on the court and I'm A: I think that it is behind me in what I am dents to get involved on The event was made possible McDonald Hall. OH Name: lody Kunk already excited about A: It is a pretty big important the doing and bolster the campus and tell them with help from the Women's that. honor just lo be nomi- Homecoming King has spirit behind things that I how being involved on Center, Romance Languages and Major:English Literature 1 am the Panhellenic nated because I never certain values and stan- can do for the University.