Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 4-12-2001 The BG News April 12, 2001 Bowling Green State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news Recommended Citation Bowling Green State University, "The BG News April 12, 2001" (2001). BG News (Student Newspaper). 6797. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/6797 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. State University THURSDAY April 12, 2001 MOSTLY CLOUDY HIGH: 68 I LOW: 54 www.bgnews.com independent student press VOLUME 90 ISSUE 139 Debate centers on VPs ByCralgBlttonl tions that each candidate vice president. CHIEF IEP0R1CR "My focus has always been on answered. "I do not believe I will have any USG, so I would drop anything In front of about 20 •students, How much time will you be problems finding time for USG," for that," she said. the vice-presidential candidates able to give to USG? she said Improving graduation rates debated the issues for this year's Becca Fitch, who is running Stephanie Brandt, running "One reason graduation does Undergraduate Student with John Bragg, said that she is with Joel Freimark, answered this not always come on time is Government election. only on the student funding question by saying that she is because students can't get into The debate opened with each board, and would have the neces- involved with the concert com- certain classes," Brandt said. of the candidates discussing the sary time to give to USG. mittee in the University Activities She said making sure sections platforms that they are planning Celeste Pelzer, running with Organization, while holding a are open both semesters and to run on with their vice presi- Brian Engelman, said she was not part-time job. She will not let her improving advising would be two dents. The mediator for the concerned that her other activi- schedule get in the way of per- Michael lehmKuhle BC News debate asked a number of ques- ties would get in her way of being forming her duties on USG. DEBATE. PAGE 5 CAMPAIGN: Vice presidential candidates debated last night. Site helpful, Crack-no says our review By Ken Edwards WEBMASTER door RSA's thiscampus.net has many beneficial tools that will help university students while 8 they are scheduling classes for next semester. That is, however if they iron out all the bugs. Main Page irofosso' The home page has links to the most important parts of the site, like class reviews, Professor profiles and the class oflP scheduler. It also informs users on how many instructors are posted. Currently there is a list- ing for the most recommend- ed professor at university, which is Joseph A Bruseo. There is a link to other popular Professors as well. Class Reviews This portion of the site has up to date class listings. It even has the Art classes that were just introduced on March 28. Currently they do not list all the instructors for every classThis feature does allow you to rec- ommend a teacher for a specif- ic class however. Professor Profiles Professors are listed under the same way classes are in the mmbe class reviews section. At the ation present time there are little to no profiles online. More use of the site could result in more Student Web Discussions PAGE 5 In this section the user can WEBSITE post to listed discussions, how- ever they cannot create their own subject heading. One can post to these set discussions, and the site allows other stu- dents to reply to those post- ings. This is commonly refer- eed to as a threaded discussion list. REVIEW, PAGE 5 UAO makes Victims share hurt concert official By Ivy Ickes The Wood County IHE BC NEWS WOMEN'S RE-PORTER Clothesline Project is presented The University Activities Airing out society's dirty laun- and maintained by the SHARE Organization officially dry. Project of Behavioral announced that Anderson This is part of the message the Connections. Arena will be Run's house on Clothesline Project shares. The The purpose of the Project May 5th. UAO will present the Clothesline Project is a public, has four parts: To bear witness "Pre-Exam Jam" featuring Run visual display symbolic of to the survivors and victims of DMC and The Roots. Tickets for women who have been victims violence; to help the healing the event will be on sale Monday of violence process for those who are sur- at Saddlemire, from 9 PM to 2 "Each shirt is decorated to vivors or have lost a loved one; AM. represent a particular women's to educate, document, and raise | "We wanted to bring in a more experience, by the survivor her- awareness to the problem of diverse type of show," said Matt self, or by someone who cares violence against women; and to LaRiccia, UAO Concert Director. about her," said Susan provide a network of support, According to LaRiccia plans for a Crawford, Self-Help Assault encouragement and informa- Reduction Education (SHARE) IMMBIMBIINI CONCERT, PAGE 5 project coordinator. CLOTHESUNE, PAGE 5 TAKING A STAND: The Clothesline Project helps victims of sexual assaults deal with their suffering. 2 Thursday, April 12,200! BG NEWS 2001 USG ELECTIONS CAMPAIGN DIARY A DAILY LOOK AT WHO'S IN THE RUNNING... AND HOW Bragg/Fitch tions fundings to student involve- ance for undergraduates. The out campus and passing out Debates. During the debate, The day began with an early ment and working with the abundance of student questions handbills. Pelzer answered a variety of ques- start for John Bragg and Rebecca administration. shows that USG has successfully Both candidates believe that tions concerning platform issues, Fitch. The two candidates were The audience was able to ask raised student awareness on they have the most student ori- USG and campus life. up early to make sure their ban- questions, to which she and the campus issues, Brandt said. "It ented platform of all of the candi- "If Brian and I arc elected, we ners were up and hand out more other candidates tried to answer. shows that the students care dates. Engelman said, people are are going to do our best to serve flyers. about the issues on the platform." definitely relating to the issues on the student body," Pelzer said in Rebecca Fitch, the vice-presi- Freimark/Brandt Joel Freimark, Brandt's run- our platform. her closing remarks. "Wfe want to dential candidate, was available Stephanie Brandt covered ning mate, spent the night at make sure that every student has this afternoon at the Off-campus issues such as academic advising, speaking engagements, includ- "If students are a voice and to make sure there is center to answer students ques- extended shuttle services and ing one with Sports agreeing with the a chance for that voice to be tions. She also listened toconcem student health insurance at the Management heard." and issues those students might USG vice-presidential debate things we are saying, Engelman encourages all stu- have. Wednesday night Engelman/Pelzer they need to go out dents to watch the televised Fitch spend the rest of the day Responding to a question USG running mates Brian debates on the campus station. to get ready for the vice-presiden- about possible future changes in Engelman and Celeste Pelzer and vote." "If students are agreeing with tial debate which was taking academic advising, Brandt pro- spent another day of aggressive the things we are saying," said BRIAN ENGELMAN, place last night. She went posed that the University should campaigning. The two spoke Engelman, "they need to go out through all her background infor- put more focus on advising stu- with members of Phi Kappa Tau, USG PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE and vote." mation, making sure she will be dents in a way that best suits their the UAO Concert Committee, For more information regard- able to answer any questions college. "Since every college is dif- Kappa Sigma, and Phi Delta "The more places we talk, the ing Engelman and Pelzers cam- Sintfltfr BGNews about her platform. ferent, we can't have just one way Theta. more we hear that we are the best paign platform, visit their web- CAMPAIGNING: Brian "I thought it went very well," of advising," she said. In addition, Engelman and candidates," Fugleman said. site, Engelman makes banners she said. The whole platform was Brandt also spoke against the Pelzer have continued speaking Their campaigning ended www.geocities.com/usgvote- Tuesday. debated, from student organiza- bill on mandatory health insur- with random students through- today with the Vice Presidential forme. REPORTERS MARIE CIIICIIK. CHICK S0DER AND SHANNON E. KOI.KKDY For all you Thursday Night partiers.Jt is A TWISTED THURSDAY FACT... 13 PEOPLE EACH YEAR ARE estimated that at any one time, 0.7% of KILLED BY \/ENDlNG KAACHlNES the worlds population arc drunk!!! FALLING ON THEAA. '. * • K ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ ▼ ▼ • ^w ^w ^w ^^ ^^ tor Mil • L urn The Homecoming Committee is looking For the best theme Far Homecoming 2001. We want BESU's most creative minds to help design a memorable marketing campaign that Focuses on Homecoming Weekend. This contest is open to any individual, group or organization. Earn Homecoming Spirit Paints! Submit Entries To the Office of Campus Involvement 204 South Hall Office of i Deadline: May 1 * CaiHJlRL"" Questions or to help plan Homecoming Call 372 2343 •* > BG NEWS Thursday, April 12,2001 3 CROSSWORD Not everyone www.bjnews.com/page3 ACROSS , .