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[ KM DAY,The Sept. 18, I' A dailyBG independent student News press \ i >lum< ■ 85* N- fj\/^? fflGH: 80 An inside look «s ^-^ LOW: 55 Are you w ^^*% IN\ I STIG \l ING our dorms Today marks the last of a three part series investigating how safe the resi- dence halls are at the University. Today's story continues with a step- ■ The women's soccer by-step view of how easy it can be to team won their first MAC gain access into any residence hall. It game over rival Toledo. is written as a first-hand account of attempts by two BG News reporters to gain access to residence halls on at home? campus. ■ The women's and men's cross country teams are hosting the Mel Brodt Invitational. ■ The women's tennis team is hosting the BGSU Invitational this weekend. ■ NOW provides a comprehensive fall and BG News IUu»tr»tlon/MICHAEL STIPKALA winter movie preview by James Eldred and Anthony Recznik. Several dorms disregard Unlocking... On Thursday, September 3, two BGNews ■ Look for a review of night check-in procedures reporters attempted to walk into residence halls without signing in or showing identifi- the new gambling film. cation. Here are their results: "Rounders." starring Life policy and did not agree with the option of Matt Damon and By BRANDI BARHITE and not signing in guests. Edward Norton. MIKE WENDLING "It's stupid if you ask me," he said. 12:20 a.m. RODGERS HALL - Stopped by a The BG News On Sunday, Rodgers Hall Council voted to nightgi^uard. It's easy to sneak into residence halls and The reinstate the policy of signing in guests. News proved it. Prout Hall was next on our list. At 12:30 a.m., we walked in the front door and right past the 12:30 a.m. PROUT HALL - Gained access. ■ Find reviews of new On Thursday, Sept. 3, at 12:15 a.m. we began our adventure. Our mission was to determine if nightguard. No attempt was made to stop us and Walked right past nightguard. albums by Marilyn residential halls are following proper check-in no one asked for identification. Manson, Kent and Mor- procedures after midnight. We did not test the res- In the ground floor hallway, we talked to sev- eral Prout residents and told them of our easy 12:45 a.m. MAC NORTH - Gained access. rissey. idence halls we lived in. No nightguard was present. In all instances, we walked into the halls in entry. clear view of the nightguards. If stopped by the "That's absolutely ridiculous," said Heather nightguards we gave deliberately vague answers Carpenter, freshman English major. "I'm just glad 12:50 a.m. MAC WEST - Gained access. Opinion 2 you're not a mass murderer." to their questions. Walked right past nightguard* Page Three 3 Our first attempt was made at Rodgers Hall, at Ashley Elder, sophomore education major, crit- Local 4 12:20 a.m. We were stopped by nightguard Ryan icized the priorities of the Residence Life staff. Feikle, and tried to make an excuse about "visit- "They'll write you up for alcohol in a second, 1:00 a.m. OFFENHAUER EAST - Stopped by Sports 6 but you guys could be wielding knives and they Agate 7 ing a friend." Feikle did not buy it, and we were nightguard. \» denied access. didn't even stop you," he said. TV Guide 8 "We definitely check residents in for security The nightguard on duty at Prout, who refused Entertainment 9 reasons," Feikle said. "There are a lot of lunatics to be identified, cited the new policy as a reason 1:15 a.m. COMPTON/DARROW - Gained out there. We check anyone we don't know. If why we were not checked. access. Entered PED-access outside door, you're visiting someone, you have to call up and "We have a new policy," he said. "We don't have to check ID's ... I'm also the only one here walked by front desk, and entered upper have them get you." levels of Compton (also PED-access). "Learning without Feikle said that Rodgers nightguards are care- tonight." ful because there have been incidents in the hall in At 12:45 a.m. we entered McDonald North. No thought is labor lost- the past. one was at the front desk. A source said night- Thought without "We've had a couple of problems ... one involv- ing a psycho ex-boyfriend," Feikle said. ... the truth learning is perilous." Feikle was also critical of the new Residence I See SAFETY, page four. Confucius Ancient Chinese Philosopher Women's Center leads safety discussions WEBSITE □ The new Women's One program is the Women's Health Services, it is a seven ses- "We want to raise awareness on the risks Wellness Group. According to sion, informal educational dis- Visit our new website Center is sponsoring of wihealthy eating." Hageman, this group focuses on cussion on weight, shape, and crossword puzzles from activities for Women's building self-esteem, becoming normal eating. the past week and inter- Health Month. more assertive, and addresses "We want to raise awareness active reporting: Diane Tinsman issues for healthy living. This on the risks of unhealthy eating," courhiior group meets weekly. Diane Tinsman said. Tinsman is WWW. By CAROLYN STECKEL Another program that is start- a counselor at the counseling of Choice. The BG News preventive measures," Hageman ing soon is Take A Bite. This is an center, and along with Jacoby bgnews.com Student Health Services and said. eight week weight management and Tonya Hefner, a nutrition September is Women's Health the Wellness Connection are also The Women's Health Fair is program that focuses on nutri- educator, .-o-facilitates the group, Month and the University is uti- sponsoring many groups and also taking place Sept. 23 from 11 tional, behavioral, and psycho- More information on these lizing its new women's center by programs. According to Chris a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Union mall. logical issues, and provides a programs can be obtained if you have a news tip or sponsoring numerous activities. Hageman, health promotions "There is going to be 20 personalized food and BXCrefM through the Wellness Connection have an idea for a story, The Univerisity's Women's coordinator. Dr. Tamara Howell exhibitors, and in case of rain it plan. There is a $5 bursarable fee and Student Health Servic a Center will sponsor a three part will be coming to speak Sept. 23 will be in the McDonald North for the program. The Women's Center, located call anytime and ask to series titled, "No Fear" The at 7:30 p.m. in the MacDonald breezeway," Hageman said. Another program that deals in Hannah Hall, opened earlier speak with an editor. three workshops are Overcom- COW room/countryside. Also being sponsored by the with weight and physical this month. This center w \ ing Menial Monsters, Women "She will be discussing con- Wellness Connection are self appearance is Turning Points. ated to accommodate the rv Weilding Technology for Global traceptives, sexually transmitted help groups aimed at bettering According to Elayne Jacoby, a of women at the University and 372-6966 Communication, and the Game diseases, women's health and the individual. nurn practitioner at Student in the community. pag« 2 The BG News Friday, September 18, 1998 Opinion Editor Natalie Miller Opinion 372-2604 America's values change, deteriorate PEOPLE ON THE It's official— we've turned our by politically motivated Individu- dom). Isn't it Just imposing Amer- political system into the Jerry als ) occurred in this country on ican ideals on weaker and unsus- Springer show! Anyone who November 22. 1963—the assassi- STREET pecting cultures? There isn't any thinks on a strictly political level nation of President Kennedy. Mil- nation that is a threat to us. so we Are you aware of the on-campus has sublimated themself to a itant minded politicians, who mediocre state of mind. But hired mercenary assassins to do have to create theml check-in policies? What are your recent events dictate that I should their dirty work, took the people's The Presidential symbol is limit the focus of this article. elected leader out of office. As a being torn down and perhaps this thoughts? My first reaction to the Starr result, the nation went to war and is a blessing. Maybe this will allow report was disgust. But then I the space program was ground In us to see what has been motivat- remembered that this is America, the dirt. ing American activities in other land of opportunity. Perhaps this Any glory that America once whole circus is a blessing in dis- held, became a symbolic shield countries for the last thirty-five guise? that allowed fascist elements to years. I'd like to know who footed In 1920.