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State University FRIDAY January 16, 2004 DECENT XPOSURE: FLURRIES Tour coming to HIGH: 18 I LOW 11 Howard's Club H, check www.bgnews.com out our preview; PAGE 7 independent student press VOLUME 98 ISSUE 77 Canadian, U.S. crime stats focus m ■ of forum By Christy Jenkins REPORTER In the United States, 41 percent of robberies involve a firearm. In Canada, 16 percent involve a Fiber, paint on display firearm. The I). S. rate of individuals charged for drug violations is three times the Canadian rate. Faculty/staff exhibit runs in Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery The rate of incarceration is six times higher than in Canada. By Greg Barth echoes Bylica's views on the exhibit. quilting, even crocheting and knot- Ontario. Canada is less than 100 REPORTER She described the works as "very cre- ting," said Jacqueline Nathan, exhibi- miles from Ohio. How can people If you haven't had a chance to ative," adding that imagination is key tion program administrator for the who live so close have such differ- attend the 54th annual faculty/staff when it comes to some of the pieces School of Art. ent crime rates? art exhibit, don't worry, there's still displayed. According to Nathan, '* -'.*-. Michael Moore acknowledged time. "Some are hard "It is nice to see Ruhlin's art was very some of these differences in his The exhibit, which is located in the to figure out, so innovative. 1 documentary, "Bowling for Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery in the when you do, it's what the faculty "She found a way to dye baser ; i ■ Columbine." He suggested that Fine Arts Building, will be open until pretty cool," can do. There is a monofilament, which is American fear contributes to the Sunday. The gallery features a variety Ghahremani said. basically fishing line, and differences in these statistics. of artwork, including sculptures, Included in the lot of talent on create very engaging 1 But there an- other ideas about posters and photographs, all submit- exhibit is a tribute campus." small works, which reflect *bM ' '• the source of the crime rate differ- ted by faculty or staff members. to Tracy Ruhlin, an a lot of light and energy," ences between Canada and the The exhibit provides them with a adjunct faculty she said. ^ir^' United States. venue to showcase their work, as well member of the LINDA BYLIC, STUDENT Ruhlin is remembered This Saturday, the Canadian as students an opportunity to see University for 10 for her upbeat, fun atti- Studies program will sponsor the COMMENTING ON THE EXHIBIT tm what their teachers have created. years, who died tude, and her dedication Seventeenth Annual Reddin Many students, including Linda last year. to her art, Nathan said, Symposium to discuss whether Bylica, appreciate the exhibit. Ruhlin's style of art was known as Ruhlin's works were noticed by the the different criminal justice sys- "It's nice to see what the faculty can fiber art. art community, and many appeared in Samantha Anderson BG News tems affect the crime rates. The do," she said. "There is a lot a talent on "Fiber art utilizes fabric or fiber, and REMEMBERING: These pieces are in trib- campus." can encompass a wide variety of dif- ART, PAGE 2 u,e to Tracy Ruhlin, a faculty member who CRIME, PAGE 2 Parisa Ghahremani, also a student, ferent forms, including weaving, died last year. They are considered fiber art. Protesters push past Two men killed over drugs barricades to Martin Authorities think suspect may have killed two females as well Luther King's tomb By Charles Sheeman Earlier that day, the bodies of lane after Jamar Hooper accused him Moyer and her daughter were By Louise Chu THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 1 was outraged and disgusted, Moyer, 42, and Kinisha Knight, of stealing the drug. last seen alive on Monday, and THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and I just think it's a photo op. McKEESPORT, Pa. — A man 15, had been found in their home Police said Howard told them investigators believe they may ATLANTA — Kathy Nicholas It's so transparent," said was charged yesterday with about a block away. he argued with Jamar Hooper on have been killed that day. Two had planned to pay quiet trib- Nicholas, a flight attendant who killing two brothers during a fight Police Chief loseph Pero said the top floor of Hooper's home friends of the daughter found the ute yesterday at the tomb of the brought a sign that read: "Mr. over a half-ounce of crack, and police had been called to Meyer's and shot him during a fight. As bodies Wednesday, Pero said. Rev. Martin Luther King Ir. Bush, May Dr. King's spirit rise authorities were investigating home about a half-dozen times Howard was coming down the Howard was being held at the So did President Bush. The up n welcome you, touch you n whether he also shot his ex-girl- since December for domestic stairs he realized Ondrea Hooper Allegheny County Jail. It was combination was anything but speak to you." friend and her daughter. matters involving Howard and was downstairs and shot him, unclear whether he had an attor- quiet. The protesters pushed past Keith Howard, 38, was charged Moyer. He didn't know if Howard police said. ney. Nicholas was among about Secret Service barricades. They with homicide in the deaths of had been charged in those inci- Police said Howard was sus- Phillisa Hooper said her sons 700 people who booed, chanted pounded on the sides of three lamar Hooper, 27, and Ondrea dents. pected in the shootings of Moyer had been friends with Howard. and beat drums near the typi- city buses parked on the street Hooper, 23, the county coroner's Howard, whom Pero described and Knight, but had not been "My boys, they were always cally placid grave site, angry that in front of King's tomb to block office said. as a crack abuser, had crack, a charged. together. They were always Bush was there on what would them from the president's The men were found shot late gun and $1,200 in the car when Autopsies showed all the vic- around each other, just like they have been the slain civil rights motorcade. Wednesday in lamar Hooper's he was arrested, authorities said. tims were shot in the head. Moyer were that day," said Hooper, who leader's 75th birthday. house in suburban Pittsburgh, Police said he confessed to using and Knight were also shot in the was making plans yesterday for "When I heard Bush was TOMB, PAGE 2 where Howard had been staying. the gun to shoot both brothers chest and neck. their funerals. coming here I couldn't believe it. Celebrations planned next week for MLK day Two journalists to television, radio and Internet involved with the National Black Student Union plans free fully commentator. Powell's writing Association of Black loumalists reached, speak about the life of has appeared in publications and the Northwest Ohio Black lunch and play to honor Martin but we can Martin Luther King Jr. such as Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Media Association. Stratford has Luther King Day. help see it Essence and The Washington also earned a Bachelor of Arts in get there." i on Tuesday. Post, among others. Although Communication at Howard By Carrie Whitaker MANAGING EDITOR In years past, Powell is an acclaimed writer, ne University. BSU has had the may be best known for his stint as lai iii's Jackson, coordinator of To Sharonda Glover, president of the Black lunch and spon- a cast member on the first season multicultural programs said, Student Union, Martin Luther King Day is not just sored a speaker, but Bv Mindy VanHouten of MTV's The Real Worid (New "This is the first attempt in a while a day students don't have class. Glover and lames REPORTER York Qtyl. Powell also attended for the University to come up To Glover, it is a day of remembrance — a day to Jackson, adviser of On Ian. 20, the University will Rutgers University in the mid-to- with Martin Luther King Day honor the life of an influential person in history. hold a Martin Luther King Ir. late 1980s, where he studied activities. I hope students will BSU, said this year they To celebrate his life, Glover and BSU has orga- wanted to change the Celebration Program in honor of political science and English. come out and enjoy the activi- nized a free event on Monday including lunch and Martin Luther King )r. Day. The Stratford is a morning anchor ties." a play in the Multipurpose Room of the Union. event will run from 8:30a.m. to and general assignment reporter "We hope to have 200 to 250 HONORING, PAGE 2 for NBC 24 Toledo. Stratford's people in attendance Everyone is The event is free to all students and faculty.