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It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. ^k M Bowling Green State University If I 1 AjTWCJ "r' BIG WINS: Men's soccer sails past tourneys, moves to MAC . www.bgnBws.com championships; PAGE 5 _LIVJ -" Ladies on the DIWALI CELEBRATION rise in science By Christy Jenkins research in nature conservation REPORTER and biology and specializes in According to a National canopy ecology. Science Foundation Women in The program also features Science study, women constitut- hands-on activities to promote ed 8 percent of the science and positive math and science experi- engineering workforce in 1973. ence for young women. Faculty In 1999, the percentage of members as well as undergradu- women in scientific careers had ates and graduate students from tripled to 24 percent and this per- the University prepare and pre- centage continues to rise. sent many of the activities. The Wtomen in Science, Math, The Women in Science Engineering and Technology pro- Program was established in 1988 gram, which the University will and funded by a two-year grant host tomorrow, is intended to from the Ohio Academy of encourage females to pursue Science/Women in Science, careers in these disciplines. Engineering and Mathematics Dr. Charlene Waggoner, direc- Association. Women in Science tor of Environmental Programs, has grown over the past 15 years and Ann Berts, director of Ac- to serve over 500 young women in ademic Conferences and Profess- Ohio. ional Institutes/ Continuing "Simply by virtue of attending Education, have planned and a program such as Women in organized the events for tomor- Science on a college campus, row's program. many young women will begin to This year's program offers feel more comfortable and confi- young women an opportunity to dent about pursuing a college meet and listen to female role degree," Waggoner wrote. "The models in scientific fields. The experience of encountering help- event will open with keynote ful adults in this supportive learn- speaker Margaret Dalzcll ing community environment will Lowman, director of research and empower many young minds to conservation at Marie Selby expand their educational and Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, career options." Fla. Lowman has completed Sniper suspects DANCIN' THE NIGHT AWAY: From left: Karishma Anik, Ajay Jetley, Vinod Muthukumar and Khushnouma Issursing perform a self-choreo- share a defense graphed Bhangra dance at the India Student Association's Diwali celebration last night in the Union Ballroom. Diwali, the biggest event of Indian culture, marks King Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king of Lanka. ByWrienneSchwisow of the death penalty if convicted. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Prosecutors from Fairfax FAIRFAX. Va. — Defense law- County say Malvo, who is charged yers finalizing their plans for try- with murder in the Oct. 14, 2002, ing to keep sniper suspect Lee death of FBI Analyst Linda HONORED SECOND IN A 3PART SERIES Boyd Malvo out ofVirginia's death Franklin, has admitted commit- chamber have had an unlikely ting many of the shootings. ally: the state. His lawyers argue that he con- As the 18-year-old defendant fessed only to protect goes on trial today in Chesapeake, Muhammad, whom he called Sacrificing more than time prosecutors in nearby Virginia father, and that Muhammad was Beach have been trying to con- the mastermind of the sniper vince a jury there that fellow sus- attacks. Students in the mili- wasn't that structured, 1 wasn't pect lohn Allen Muhammad, 42, Even if that is true, the Fairfax tary put their lives disciplined," he said. "I was a 'C exerted such control over Malvo County prosecutors argue, Malvo student and I really didn't try to that Muhammad should be held is equally responsible for the and education on help anybody out." responsible for the shootings that killings. They say he laughed and hold for our country. But 12 years of active duty and killed 10 and wounded three in bragged about the shootings to 27 deployments later, helping the Washington area last fall. interrogators and prison guards. out became not only second By Kara Hull nature but Haas' passion. A It's a theme that will be repeat- During the first three weeks of EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ed at Malvo's trial — by the Muhammad's trial. Prince hockey player in high school, Bowling Green native David joining the Army and having die defense Malvo's lawyers plan to William County prosecutors Haas had help learning how to argue that he is innocent by rea- combined emotional testimony aim and fire a viper missile to chance to help others out- son of insanity. from victims and victims' rela- weighed any amount of money shoot down enemy aircraft. He he could have made playing "Our strategy is their strategy," tives with forensic evidence, had help avoiding a booby trap Malvo lawyer Michael Arif said. "If including DNA linking sports that could have cost him his life. "After being in for so long, I you watch the prosecutors |in Muhammad to a rifle sight found And it was help from fellow sol- Muhammad's easel carefully, they in his car. Like Malvo, diers and superiors that got him realized... I could make half mil- will never put on evidence that Muhammad is only on trial in lion a year and do nothing or through the toughest times dur- make ... smaller pay but do Lee was the shooter in any of the one killing, but to get the death ing the Gulf War. shootings in question." penalty, the prosecution needs to something for somebody," he "When I was in the military, said. "It's a different job, it's a dif- The defendants are being tried prove participation in multiple they pretty much showed me for different killings by prosecu- killings or terrorizing of the pub- ferent way of life, but it's what 1 've that you have to rely on your always wanted to do. I wanted to tors from two different Virginia lic. leaders and your buddy next to counties. Both face the possibility do something for the country, I you in order to help you survive." wanted to defend America and Haas said. "When I went through protect its way of life." P1w«iPrwi*d the Gulf I realized how important Despite the adventures, it was, it didn't matter who you SERVING: Gulf War veteran David Haas, member of the National were ... you're always going to Guard and University Army ROtC, is finally working to complete his need the person that you're The toughest mission degree after 12 years of active duty in the U.S. Army. BGNEWS working with. He could be the could," he said. and through schools where I'm BRIEFING guy that protects you." University students in the mili- Currendy in the Simultaneous always trying to help people out," A member of the 82nd tary find that completing these Membership Program—which he said. "That's where I'm look- Caribbean Association sponsors film show- Airborne Division, Haas wasn't obligations and attempting to allows involvement in both the ing at, especially now, anyway 1 always so willing to return the earn a degree at the same time is National Guard and an ROTC can help these future officers ing Caribbean life through eyes of residents favor. At 17, he joined the a tough mission. program — Haas' goal is to help lead." National Guard 148th Infantry in The University's Caribbean Assocication will present the movie For Haas, opportunities for ROi"C students as he earns his For Navy reservist and com- "Life and Debt," which explores the economic and political fall- Bowling Green and found him- schooling were few and far degree and prepares to become puter science major Frank outs of globalization on third world nations such as lamaica. The self in the U.S. Army a year later between during his years in the an officer. Haas cannot be Fischer, earning his degree hasn't showings will be today and Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. in the on his way to the Persian Gulf, 82nd Airborne — the University deployed while a member of this been that easy to accomplish Union Theater. eventually becoming a platoon will give him his sixth college program. either. A panel discussion/question and answer session will follow. sergeant with the 82nd Airborne. experience. "I've been through schools "When I first went through, I where I've kept my mouth shut Admission is free. "I went to school when I MILITARY SERVICE, PAGE 2 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY FOUR-DAY FORECAST : The four-day forecast is taken Showers High: 55' >^ . Scattered High: 44 Partly High: 47" from weather.com /Wind Lew 31" Flurries Low: 24' Cloudy Low: 31" TAKE OUR ONLINE POLL FOR VETERANS' DAY! VISIT WWW.BGNEWS.COM • 2 Monday, November 10,2003 WWW.BGNEWS.COM GSS urges parking restrictions By Christy Jenkins certain issues that affect all stu- often fall under the same realm. because both of these concerns and congestion in BG, be envi- and the community.