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State University TUESDAY October 1, 2002 PARTLY CLOUDY HIGH-84 I LOW 62 www.bgntm.com independent student press VOLUME 15 ISSUE 27 Hard work pays off for Alpha Chi Omega (iREEK AWARDS THIRD IN A l-PART SERIES By Carrie Whitaktr ItPOITEl Alpha Chi Omega sisters came back to campus this year with clothes, photos, and among other things a new sense of pride. This pride came from the recognition the sorority received by being a finalist for the National Council Trophy this summer at National Convention. Marianthe Papas, the President of Alpha Chi Omega said that four chapters out of 132 are nominat- ed. The four groups are nominat- ed based on overall chapter excel- lence over the year. "This recognition shows that we live our motto, 'Together let us seek the heights' and that we uphold our standards," Papas said. Papas feels that the University's GRAND OPENING: The new Skyline Chili located on North Main Street is celebrating its grand opening today. The menu will otter many ot Skyline's customer favorites Alpha Chi Omega chapter excels such as cheese coneys, 3-ways, burritos, "sky-fries" and even vegetarian dishes. in four areas; community service, scholarship, campus involvement and sisterhood. Through the chapter's accom- plishments it is obvious that the sorority takes their academics among other things very seriously. Alpha Chi Omega had the high - If s Skyline Chili time est GPA of all sororities at the University fall and spring semes- By Andrew Scharl feature all of Skyline's entrees, started working. Dicky, however, ter 2001. Their accumulative GPA fitPORTi n such as cheese coneys, 3-ways, had only one internship and a ended a 3.27. Spring semester The Cincinnati-based fran- burritos, "sky-fries" and even few credits until he graduated. 2001. the chapter was number chise Skyline Chili reslauranl is vegetarian dishes. This provided a unique two in grades with a 3.11. having its grand opening loday The prices for food will also opportunity and a chance for me The sorority also raised over in downtown Bowling Green. stay about the same with an to be my own boss," explains $19,000 for Dance Marathon, The Skyline restaurant will be average meal costing between $3 Dicky said. which was the more than any located on N. Main St. across andS6. It was a tough decision for sorority on campus. In the com- from Uptown/Downtown Bar. The restaurant hopes to cater Dicky to make, but in the end he bined competition Alpha Chi Skyline will not fit the traditional the late night crowds around decided the opportunity was Omega and Sigma Chi raised the style of most restaurants. The Main Street on the weekend. worth the risk. most money for Dance Marathon restaurant will feature counter Skyline will be open until 4 am. "We got a loan and are work- and therefore won the Gold Cup. top style service similar to the on Thursdays, Fridays and ing to get it paid off and form a Nikki Bums, a member of the service at Panera Bread Saturdays. line of credit," Dicky said. chapter said that to raise the Company. There will be no wait- Glenn Dicky and Matt "Hopefully, once the store is run- money for Dance Marathon ers or waitresses and the restau- Bendure are two former stu- ning I can start taking classes Alpha Chi Omega did everything rant plans to have n- isi of its dents responsible for bringing and finish my final year." they were allowed to da employees U. students. Skyline to BG. Dicky had finished Bendure and Dicky are hope- The merchandise the sorority Corey Fast, director of student his fourth year as a criminal jus- ful in the success of the business. sold to raise money were Dance promotion, believes that Skyline tice major when high school With many University students fcTunMKeapnKNM Marathon fleeces and bags. They has a unique and appealing friend and former University from around the Cincinnati area, also went door to door for canned taste. student Bendure made a busi- they feel that there is a student Fast expresses his Skyline love, and Dicky out to watch the food and had an ice cream sociaL "Skyline uses chocolate sauce ness proposition. Bendure had backing for the restaurant. "If only it could have been here Falcons practice. Alpha Chi Omega has also been as an ingredient in their chili," just eaten at a Skyline Chili "It is exciting because it will be freshman year!" With the opening of the store the Beta Queen for 36 years. said Fast. restaurant for the first time, nice to have a flavor of Head football coach' Urban here Dicky is ready to start serv- Bums said that before 1965 there Fast says that at first the food later, Bendure proposed that Cincinnati around campus," Meyer is another member of the ing customers. are not any records so their reign may seem strange but for many the two of them open a Skyline notes senior Dustin Lester. Bowling Green community "I did not understand how may actually be longer. it becomes a favorite taste. For in Bowling Green. lunior David Andersons adds excited about the new restau- much work this was going to be," Cincinnati residents Skyline is a Bendure had attended his excitement, "Now I have one rant. After hearing about the Dicky said. "Hopefully, it will all SORORITY, PAGE 2 taste of home. The menu will Bowling Green for a year and less reason to go home." new opening he invited Bendure be worth it." Hagan speaks on improving higher education By Shannon E. Kolkedy the nation in the number'of col- should receive appropriate fund- take away admissions opening UAIMGING EDItOR lege graduates in the state. ing," Hagan said addressing for Ohio students. Ohio public Tim Hagan, candidate for the As a graduate of Cleveland recent cuts in funding fine arts for universities have a long way to go gubernatorial election, spoke to State University, Hagan knows increased funding for math and before they reach the admissions the campus community yester- firsthand the importance of an science. numbers of Michigan and day about his plans for improving affordable education. The G.I. Bill Also, Hagan hopes to adopt the Pennsylvania, he said. higher education. offered Hagan the opportunity to HOPE Scholarship program sim- Hagan has held the position of Hagan's main platfomi issue is finance his education. ilar to a successful program Cuyahoga County Commissioner the recent tuition hikes at public "Anyone given the opportunity already active in Georgia. The for four terms and has been a fac- universities throughout Ohio. to get an education will take program would give students ulty member at both Cleveland The University was direcUy advantage of it, if it's affordable," with at least a B-average giants to State University and Case impacted as tuition rose 16 per- Hagan said. attend public universities Western Reserve University. cent from last year's fall semester. As governor, Hagan would throughout Ohio. The program For more information about The increase in tuition may work to freeze tuition, balance would be offered to students liv- Hagan's campaign, visit have a negative result on the Ohio the stale budget and work to give ing in Ohio and across the coun- www.timhaganforgovemor.com, M Swii»tf BG Nwrs economy, Hagan said. "If this more state funding to public uni- try. www.taftquack.com, and generation isn't educated, the versities. According to Hagan, the HOPE www.firetaft.com. HAGAN: Candidate for the gubernatorial election, Tim Hagan, spoke economy will collapse." "A well-rounded education is Scholarship program grants for outside the Education Building yesterday about his plans for Currently, Ohio ranks 40th in important, all departments nationwide students would not improving higher education. FOUR-DAY FORECAST WEDNEiMY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Showers High: 71* The four-day forecast is taken Isolated High: 79" Scattered High: 77' T-Storms High: 77' from weather.com T-Storms Low: 55' Showers Low: 59' d UWRSI* «3 Low: 45* 2luesdty.Octotwl.2002 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Drug rehab center can keep quiet By M*( Schneider pursuing a criminal investigation for their treatment?'' Ashton said. citing privacy concerns. One staff ordered rehabilitation program and that it did not appear that the mi associated peiss of 25-year-old Noelle Bush. "The court's decision says we member wrote a statement for in February after she was arrested president's niece was getting spe- ORLANDO. Fla. — A judge If the drug treatment coun- cant even inquire about how a officers but ripped it up after a at a pharmacy drive-through cial treatment. ruled Monday <hat staff mem- selors were forced to give testi- person got drugs." supervisor intervened. window for allegedly trying to "We confiscate the drugs and bers at the drug rehab center mony, then "all patients who suf- The state attorney's office No charges were brought buy an anti-anxiety drug with a dispose of them," said Kermit where Gov.