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Bowling Green State University THURSDAY April 15, 2004 GETTING DIRTY: David Barkholz's run MOSTLY SUNNY HIGH: 64 I LOW:47 was just what BG need- ed in a win over CSU; www.bgnews.com A daily independent student press VOLUME 98 ISSUE 132 PAGE 6 Rape survivor shares story By Allia J.Millet own memory, no one will under- from my friends," she said. definite prevention for sexual "It's not like you're a hermit Trenching continues, REPORTER stand exactly how I felt. Sexual Throughout the presentation, assault victims. in your own world after a A single shoe, a pair of under- assault is different for everyone." Veitch often referred to her jour- Although she can't make the rape incident," she said, Lot A to remain open wear and a Veitch said. nal entries to illustrate the frus- past go away, she can work "What is staying at home going sleeveless white Three years tration and anger that often towards the future and Finds to do?" with changes in shirt bearing the after being sexu- flooded her emotions. healing in her activism. In addi- She feels credit is due to her word and date ally assaulted by But she was determined not to tion to her personal struggles, swing support system of family traffic pattern "Survivor 8-5-01" three unknown let it overcome her. the social aspects of being an and friends for lieing there for Throughou! next week trenching helped to tell the males, Veitch, a "I have taken this horrid event, assault victim presented another her through her trials and tribu- will continue on East Wooster Street story of one sexu- physical therapy and tried to make something obstacle on her road to recovery, lations, and hopes to raise the near the intersection of South al assault victim major in her good out of it," Veitch said. Veitch said. awareness of everyone world- College Street and 1-OtA. who "took back senior year here, Through her commitment to "I was a virgin before my wide. According to |oe Rutherford with the night." has the strength various organizations on assault and I'm still one now, it "Those men shattered my the Ohio Department of A crowd of to not only fact- campus like Peer Educators, was by choice (though), it wasn't world mentally, physically, emo- Transportation, utility crossovers more than 60 adversity, but to SANE and CASO, Veitch has like I couldn't get any." Veitch tionally, and spiritually, |but] 1 will be trenched through rock at the gathered in the also encourage dedicated herself to making sure said light-heartedly as she dis- am strong, I will beat you." Veitch intersection and the work will University's Gish oUiers to do so. that fewer women have to cussed dating. Feelings of said. require that only one lane will be Theatre last night Veitch began endure the horrid assault she despair and loneliness were evi- Catching the men that assault- open to traffic at times. for an emotional the evening read- experienced. dent in journal entries she ed her is not important, Veitch liaggcrs will control traffic flow testament of torn Ginn BG He/p, ing an entry from "One in every four women. shared which gave a better said, but regaining control during these periods and lengthy University stu- SPEAKING UP: Senior her journal — an and one in every six men in the understanding of her frustra- over her life is. Through volun- delays arc expected. dent Adrienne Adrienne Veitch, speaks instrumental part world will experience sexual tions in hopes of finding some- teer work and activism against South College Street will remain Veitch, a sexual about experiencing rape. in her recovery assault," she said. one to "share" herself with. sexual assault, Veitch is open, but motorists are encouraged assault victim process. Although precautions can be But aside from her Frustra- determined to regain the control to avoid the area if possible. turned activist against the crime. "Who do you think you are? taken, she advised the audience tions, Veitch did sec a need to go she lost by "taking back Lot A will be available for parking "My rape experience, it's my You stole me from the party, to realize there is no on living her life. the night." but motorists should avoid trying to reach the lot from the west. Drivers can access the lot from East Wooster Street by using the Lot D entrance just east of Rodgers Hall and entering Lot G, which has access to Lot A. USG ELECTIONS END TODAY The one-way drive by Last Hall will be used for two-way traffic and two-way directional signs will be posted. Extra caution in this area is advised because it is a change in the traffic flow. Students can view Carribean life tonight By Mindy VanHouten REPORTER The smooth sounds of island music will fill the air tonight as a lit- tle piece of paradise is brought to the University. From 8 p.m. to midnight, the 2004 Caribbean Festival will be held in the Ice Arena Ixiunge. The Ark Band will play reggae and soca music at the event. Sponsored by the University's Caribbean Association, the event gives participants a taste of the Caribbean lifestyle. The 20-member organization expects about 200 people to attend the event tliis year. The festival is free and open to the Simantha Hmterson BG'. public. ■■■ "It's an attempt to share VOTING: Today is the last day to vote in the USG elections, for offices including next years president and vice president. With just over 800 total votes at the close of the polls yes- Caribbean culture, history and terday, the numbers are down this year and may not top last year's total votes of 1,586 according to junior Erica Baughman, chief administrator of procedures and appeals. The experiences with the BG communi- Union polling booth has seen the highest turnout, Baughman said, with more than 300 votes cast yesterday. Students can also vote on the steps of the Education Building. ty to create diversity," said Errol Ballots are being counted this year by members of Baughman's board: senior Marc Fulton, sophomores Kate Serne and Amy Howerton and freshman Amanda Fumas. Voting Samuel, President of the University's Caribbean Association. ends today at 5 p.m. Election results will be announced tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Union Oval. The Ark Band will also help the association share Caribbean culture with the community, according to Samuel. "We think music is a unifying force that brings people together," Comedian gets laughs from University students he said. The band's reggae and soca By lanell Kingsbotough colleges and universities, even Comedy wasn't the gayest job he could have had. Transitioning from an actor to a stand- music carry themes of love, peace, REP0RIER Central's "Premium Blend." He performs "I said, 'Ma. just how many straight, up comedian wasn't the easiest thing spirituality and togetherness. The "1 wasn't sure I was gay until my senior regularly at major comedy clubs in New male, aerobics instructors do you know— Sarfaty has done. band has toured across the United prom when my date showed up in a dress York City such as Stand besides Richard "I was so scared when I first stood up. States and produced CDs such as I wouldn't be caught dead in." Up New York, where he 7 said, 'Ma, just Simmons," Sarfaty said. Up here, there's no script, no other actors, "Na Give It Up" in 1995 and "And Whether it was the gay-lewish family was a winner in their how many His favorite day can't if you screw up everyone notices it right Love is What We Need" in 1999. jokes, or a cousin whose bad habit was search for the funniest be Christmas because away," he said. "So it was terrifying to me." According to Samuel, the festival biting his toenails, or a story about a hot gay comic. straight, male, aer- he's lewish, but it's not He may say they are crazy, but Sarfaty will feature Caribbean culture not guy who turned out to be a lesbian with a A gay comedian with obics instructors I lanukah either. believes he is lucky to have such support- only through the sounds of reggae, fanny-pack, comedian Eddie Sarfaty universal appeal, Sarfaty "I like the day that you ive parents. Parents who wanted to walk but through Caribbean cuisine. Ink made it easy for everyone to have some- is smart, honest and hys- do you know— get to set the clocks back widi him through a gay march. But he was chicken, rice and beans will be thing to laugh about last night at the terical as he muses on besides Richard an hour and get the extra worried about them ruining his fun rime among the many food items offered Rainbow Daze event sponsored by Vision.