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Ctie ?B#Betog 1995 The BG News "Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence" Sunny high of 65 Tuesday, April 11, 1995 Bowling Green, Ohio Volume 82, Issue 131 April Showers Bring Standing Water Controversial principal plans University visit Lindsey Kraut The BC News Joe Clark, the subject of the movie Lean on Me starring Morgan Freeman, will speak at the University tonight. Clark will discuss his controversial high school discipline methods in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at 8 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the public. Clark is the principal who used methods to discipline the students in a New Jersey high school that brought on national attention. The ti- tle of his speech is "Education: Disgrace to Amazing Grace." He gained attention by carrying around a Louisville slugger base- ball bat In one hand while directing students through a bullhorn in the other. He forbade the wearing of gang colors and hats and eliminated tardiness and abusive language in school. "Discipline is the ultimate tenet of education," Clark said. "If there is no discipline, no learning can take place." While many have praised Clark"s methods, others do not believe his harshness is necessary. "I do not think a baseball bat and bullhorns are necessary," said Kathy Faber, a professor in the College of Education. "Violence begets violence." Faber has had experience in urban schools and said she believes other approaches may be better to ensure success from students. Although Clark is said to be controversial, some members of the The BC Newi/Rs» Wclnncr University look forward to Clark's visit. A motorist pilot* hit vessel through what could be considered a temperatures Monday morning. While the rain is expected to con- "Bringing a person like Clark is consistent with the University small lake on Court Street Monday afternoon. Residents of Bowl- tinue throughout the day today, temperatures should be warmer. bringing in speakers of all types that students can benefit from," said ing Green were greeted with high winds, heavy rains and cold Cliff Boutelle, director of Public Relations. "Although he is some- times controversial, he is an excellent educator." Georgia Democrat turns Republican crat in Congress to switch since touch with mainstream Amer- can. It also abuts the district of wingers who don't have a clue," that statement. Joan KJrchner House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Deal's move increases the Re- The Associated Press the Republicans seized control of ica," said Deal, a former state Gingrich said at a luncheon in At- both chambers in the Nov. 8 elec- senator elected to a second architect of the Republican lanta on Monday. publicans' House majority to GAINESVILLE, Ga. - Rep. tion. The others were Sens. Rich- House term in November. takeover. The switch comes three 231-203, with one independent. It Nathan Deal, a conservative De- ard Shelby of Alabama and Ben "I think it is Important that at "There's no question we months after Deal told WSB leaves Georgia with three Demo- mocrat who often voted with the Nighthorse Campbell of Colora- some point you get away from strongly endorse him and are de- radio, "If I choose to switch dur- crats and eight Republicans in Republicans, switched to the do. the schizophrenia that I have had lighted ... to encourage him to ing the term, I think the honest the House. A year ago, there GOP on Monday, just three "During the last 100 days, I to deal with," he added. represent his views in a party thing to do is to resign and have a were seven Democrats and four months after pledging to resign have observed my party at the Deal, 52, represents a northern that actually agrees with him in- special election." Republicans. if he changed parties midterm. national level simply not be will- Georgia district that is 95 per- stead of trying to spend his whole Deal did not immediately re- turn a call seeking comment on Deal becomes the third Demo- ing to admitaomit thattnai theytney are out ofor temcent white»unc ouoand nw-ujheavily ™Republi-i~»ir ..••...—..lifetime _.arguingB-—„ with left--- See SWITCH, page Kven. Judge Ito USG votes down proposal On the Campaign Trail subpoenas ex-juror to eliminate groups' seats Jim Barker ment because it would have pro- encourage senators to vote The BG News vided for a more equal repre- against the amendment. Flana- in case sentation for the student body. gan said she believed the "There are too many dispari- amendment would damage the Michael Fleeman connections between USG and The Associated Press "The Revolution," a proposed ties right now between those amendment to the Undergradu- people who have organizational the student organizations. LOS ANGELES - The ate Student Government consti- seats and those who have, say, at- "I was opposed to the proposal dismissed O.J. Simpson tution which would have elim- Large senators who represent be- because I felt that it was going to juror who predicted a hung inated the organization's 12 or- tween 17,000-18,000 students," eliminate the connections USG jury and charged that black ganizational Thetgyisald. has to other representative panelists were treated senate seats differently by sheriff's and added 12 deputies was ordered to ap- at-large seats, "Ifyou take a look at the spring election, pear in Judge Lance Ito's was shot down there was a decent turnout and if the private chambers on at Monday tst*jKauuie<rt« mocf<*imce*eci amendment had passed, maybe in the fall Wednesday, a court night's general spokeswoman said Monday. assembly. that turnout could be capitalized upon and USG debated more people would run and more people Jeanette Harris was the Revolution, served with a subpoena on also known as would be involved." Saturday from Ito, who be- Constitutional C. Jack Thetgyi gan an investigation into al- Amendment 10, extensively at USG district senator leged juror misconduct the three-hour meeting before after Harris' explosive live the vote. TV interview on April 5, the The proposal failed to meet the day she was dismissed from two-thirds margin necessary for "If you take a look at the spring groups," Flanagan said. the Jury. passage, receiving 20 votes for election, there was a decent "I feel that these connections are vital to the students' needs. Harris was ordered to and nine against the amendment turnout, and if the amendment The students need a connection. I appear Wednesday after- One possible Influence on vot- had passed, maybe In the fall that noon in the judge's cham- ing may have been representa- turnout could be capitalized upon see USG as a representative voice of the student body and I bers for a private session. tives from the campus organiza- and more people would run and see the student organizations as Court spokeswoman Susan tions currently holding USG or- more people would be Involved," the limbs, reaching out to as Yen declined to elaborate. ganizational seats who came to he added. APFtMlWDMifMlIU many students as possible," she On Tuesday, Los Angeles voice their objections concerning University Activities Organi- Senator Bob Dole, R-Kansas, gestures during his speech at Towa the proposal. zation representative Cat Flana- said. Hall la Exeter, N.H., Monday where be announced his candidacy See SIMPSON, page four. District senator G. Jack Thet- gan attended the meeting in or- for president. He will be In Columbus today. gyi said he voted for the amend- der to voice her disapproval and See USG, page seven. CITY SPORTS ^1 The office of Financial A man assaulted University gymnast Jen Aid will move to the police officers and Wenrich competed in the nd and third floors of highway patrolmen on CAA regionals at Kent Administration Interstate 75 after running State over the weekend. uilding in June. his car into a ditch. Page 13. Page 4. Page5. <.ti»i«> Editorial The BG News page two Tuesday, April 11,1995 Sign theft taken seriously It was a typical Thursday even- the bottom of things." Besides, we lights, freeway underpass signs The BG News ing. Recovering from my sinus had just gotten rid of the last of - anything of that nature. (OK. trouble and attempting to avoid our stolen JFK evidence, so I I'm not sure that "Please do not "Celebrating 75 years of Excellence" work, I rested comfortably really had nothing to hide. remove dishes from the dining against the dish machine and Two years ago, I had picked up hall" signs fall into that category, spoke with my fellow employees. a lonely Handicapped Parking but the principle is still the Julie Tagliaferro Michael Zawacki "Y'know, Zoon," worker Nick sign that was lying on the ground same..) editor-in-chief managing editor said, "I think that 'Please do not on the side of the grocery store Obviously, I wasn't aware of remove dishes from the dining where I used to work. At the any of this until I was caught in hall' sign would look lovely in my time, I came to the conclusion possession of the stolen property.