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‘Hoe Down for Health’ today on campus

Students will be able to measure their cholesterol and have their skin tested for sun damage at the Health and Wellness Fair | Page 3

The demand for gasoline is expected to go down by 0.4 percent due to the price increase | Page 7

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A woman gives birth to a baby with a very rare condition who is being worshipped as the reincarnation of a goddess | Page 14

By Christie Kerner Reporter

A recent New York Times poll shows that 81 percent of Americans think that the U.S. is on the wrong track, Columnist Sean Lutzmann explains why | Page 4

‘Big Oil’ does not exist

Columnist Sean Martin argues that Americans and the government should be worried about ‘Big Politics’ | Page 4

What do you put on your pancakes?

HAMID JAMZHIDI, Senior, Computer Science

“I don’t like pancakes.” | Page 4

TODAY A.M. Showers High: 58, Low: 36

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Business class taste tests new frozen treat

The Falcons continue their losing streak, falling to the Dayton Flyers 7-2. | Page 9

The future of America

PEOPLE ON THE STREET

By Kristen Vasas | Reporter

Gas prices may reach $4 this summer

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Students balance books and vows

he sound of ocean waves are heard in the distance as a reggae sounding tune is played on an accompanying piano. Gulls cry overhead as a soft breeze lifts Kelsey Ahern’s white veil while she walks down an aisle lined with palm trees and leafy fronds. She stops at the steps of a white veranda and reaches for the hand of her best friend and soul mate Luke Ahern. As the 21-year-olds recite their vows and kiss for the first time as husband and wife, the worries and pressures that are associated with college students are far from their minds. But unlike other newlyweds, the Aherns still must worry about textbook prices, tuition and graduation after the honeymoon is over. Though they are married, they still are enrolled as students at Bowling Green State University. “When we first got engaged, a lot of people said we were too young to get married, especially because we were still in college,” Kelsey said. “But I want people to know that it’s OK to get married when you’re in college if you truly love your significant other.” Although the Aherns were told to expect a number of extra stressors because of their decision to get married while in college, Kelsey said the couple has had a relatively easy time balancing their romantic and educational lives. “We make life work even though we don’t have a lot of money or luxury,” Kelsey said. “We have fun together, and that makes life easier.” And though the Aherns may feel they are

The aroma of pancakes filled the air as students waited in the lounge of the Business Administration Building yesterday evening for a taste test of pancakes made from frozen batter. The event was part of a an entrepreneurship class project to help Former Board of Trustee Kermit Stroh conduct product research for the pancakes, which he hopes to bring to stores across the United States. Stroh first discovered the pancakes at the Americana restaurant that opened in the 1960s in Petoskey, Mich. “I was in my own business in Burt Lake, Michigan right outside Petoskey when my daughters were little and we started going to the restaurant and getting to know the family,” Stroh said. The Americana restaurant made a name for itself during its years of business.

day and judged the product on convenience, perception, cost, price, appearance and packaging. The results will determine whether or not the next step will be taken to move forward with the product. Milt Baker, the course instructor, thinks it is beneficial for students to work with entrepreneurs like Stroh. “I started the class BA 491 where students can work with businesses and have an acaENOCH WU | THE BG NEWS demic perspective plus handsFLAP JACK FROST: Jonathan Barrett, a pancake entrepreneur, prepares a batch of pancakes on [experience],” Baker said. for a group of students and faculty who are taste-testing his family’s product against other The students tasted the panpopular pancake products. Barrett hopes to carry on the family tradition by introducing a frozen cakes with two different syrups pancake batter to the market. and compared them with three other types and brands of pan“People used to stand outside pancakes back to people again cakes. The ingredients are the and wait 20 to 30 minutes,” Stroh — and Stroh wanted to help same as any pancake batter, but how the pancakes are cooked is said. make it happen. But the store, who got the orig“I sold my old business but the the secret. “[The recipe] has everything inal recipe from the Whiter hotel fire was still burning to do someyou would find in the kitchen in Detroit closed six years ago. thing else,” Stroh said. After the restaurant closed, To assist Stroh, The but it is the timing in which it the pancake recipe sat dor- Dallas-Hamilton Center for is put together,” granddaughter mant for four years. But the Entrepreneurial Leadership at See PANCAKES | Page 2 owner’s grandson, Jonathan BGSU and entrepreneurship Barrett wanted to bring the class tested the pancakes yester-

Olympic torch greeted with protests in San Francisco

Fed slashes interest rate fearing recession By Jeannine Aversa The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Worries about a deep recession — not a shallow one — drove Federal Reserve policymakers to slash a key interest rate last month, meeting minutes show. Even as the Fed battled in almost unprecedented fashion to stem a widening credit and housing slump, some members fretted over the possibility of a “prolonged and severe” economic downturn. It was in that environment that they voted — with two dissents — to cut its most important interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point to 2.25 percent. That action capped the most aggressive Fed intervention in a quarter-century. Some Fed policymakers thought that such a widening recession could not be ruled out given the “further restriction of credit availability and ongoing weakness in the housing market,” according to the meeting minutes that were made public yesterday. Two Fed members — Charles Plosser, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, and Richard Fisher, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas — opposed such a big rate reduction, however. They favored a smaller cut because of concerns about a potential inflation flare-up. It was a crack in the mostly unified front that the fed often has projected to the public. The minutes of the closed-door March meeting underscored the economic cross-currents pulling at Fed policymakers. “With the uncertainties in the outlook for both economic activity and inflation elevated, members noted that appropriately calibrating the stance of [interest-rate] policy was difficult,” the minutes stated. On the one hand, the Fed has been urgently moving to prevent the trio of economic woes — housing, credit and financial— from plunging the country into a deep recession. On the other hand, with soaring energy prices and high food costs, policymakers realize that they can’t afford

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By Juliana Barbassa The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — The Olympic torch arrived for its only North American stop amid heavy security yesterday, a day after its visit to Paris descended into chaos and activists here scaled the Golden Gate Bridge to protest China’s human rights record. Meanwhile, International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said the body’s executive board would discuss Friday whether to end the international leg of the Beijing Olympic torch relay because of widespread protests. The torch’s global journey was supposed to highlight China’s growing economic and political power. But activists opposing China’s human rights policies and a recent crackdown on Tibet have been protesting along the torch’s 85,000-mile route since the start of the flame’s odyssey from Ancient Olympia in Greece to Beijing, host of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Rogge told The Associated Press he was “deeply saddened” by violent protests in London and Paris and concerned about the relay in San Francisco, where activists expressed fears that the

KIM KOMENICH | AP PHOTO

OLYMPIC TORCH: Olympic torch bearer Kortney Clemons, 27, of Little Rock, Mississippi participates in a media event yesterday in San Francisco.

torch’s planned route through Tibet would lead to arrests and violent measures by Chinese officials trying to stifle dissent. The flame arrived in San Francisco shortly before 4 a.m. and was immediately put in a vehicle to be whisked away to a secret location, San Francisco Olympic Torch Relay Committee spokesman David Perry said. Security was heightened because several protests were planned before the torch’s six-mile relay today. “We treated it like a head of state visit,” airport spokesman Mike McCaron said.

Already, one runner who planned to carry the flame during the San Francisco relay dropped out because of safety concerns, Perry said. The person was not identified, but Perry said he understood the concern. Three people climbed the Golden Gate Bridge on Monday and tied the Tibetan flag and two banners to its cables. The banners read “One World One Dream. Free Tibet,” and “Free Tibet 08.” They later climbed down and bridge workers cut

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ALL TIED UP: University students interact in an activity that emulates what it was like to be a prisoner on a slave ship. Last night in Hanna Hall “The Box of Horrors: Not Your Ordinary Haunted House” allowed students to interact in several hypothetical situations like this.

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mature enough to be married while enrolled in college, many other couples choose to wait according to the 2007 results of a marriage survey conducted by the Census Bureau. According to the survey, the median age of first marriage for men is 27.5, while women are normally 25.9 when they choose to take the plunge. For sophomore Brittany Jarvie, waiting to get married doesn’t seem unreasonable for students who are still taking classes and involved in campus activities. “I’m engaged right now, but I don’t plan on getting married until I graduate from college,” Jarvie said. Because her fiancé — 19year-old Marvin Javier — lives in Alabama, Jarvie is not pressured by typical hassles that other couples might face, she said. Having Javier so far away has actually worked to benefit the couple over the three years they have been dating because Jarvie has not been distracted by relationship problems, she said. According to Dr. Monica Longmore, a sociology pro-

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PANCAKES From Page 1 of original owners Sherry LoarTrudell said. The taste-testers had mixed reactions about what they think makes a good pancake. “A good pancake is if you bake with a lot of love so you can feel it in each and every bite,” student Tony Nagel said. Others were not sure what people will think. “It depends on what you like,” student Skyler Rogers said. “I’m not sure if there will be a clear-cut winner.” Stroh looks forward to the results and opportunities that lie ahead. The product will be the only frozen batter that customers can shake and pour on the market. Residents of Petoskey still show up at the home of the Americana Pancakes looking for a taste of their famous recipe. “Any morning or night they just show up and want it,” Barrett said. The pancake batter is now in its fourth generation of the family. “I started out washing dishes, and then started cooking next to my father and now I’m head chef for the pancakes,” Barrett said while cooking pancakes outside of the Business Administration building.“I’m proud as hell to be the fourth generation to start this back up.”

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“Getting married when you’re 22 or 40 are ages that bug the trend and because it’s not like everyone else, it makes things more difficult.”

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TORCH From Page 1 down the signs. The bridge protest’s organizers said they would remain faithful to their mission of nonviolence during the torch relay. They said they wanted to take full advantage of the international spotlight to get their message out. “This is a life-or-death situation for Tibetans,” said Yangchen Lhamo, an organizer of the banner-hanging who is on the board of directors of Students for a Free Tibet. Olympic organizers canceled the final leg of the Paris run Monday after demonstrators scaled the Eiffel Tower, grabbed for the flame and forced security officials to repeatedly snuff out the torch and transport it by bus. China condemned the protests as “despicable” but

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Auri Hugi | College student and bride-to-be fessor teaching here at the University, many couples like Jarvie and Javier choose to wait for marriage because it is much more standard for people to complete school before tying the knot, she said. “Women want to pursue career goals and that’s why the trend is towards later marriages,” Longmore said. “Going to law school or medical college is something that women are becoming associated with, and getting married early can alter that path to success.” However, there are engaged couples who have managed to make their personal and professional lives blend together successfully. For juniors Auri Hugi and Sam Starkey, finding a way to make their lives mix is one of the reasons why they are so successful as a couple. “I’m someone who’s always stressed out and pessimistic and he can make me have a good time if he’s there — I can vowed to continue the relay to the end. French President Nicolas Sarkozy told reporters yesterday it was sad spectacle, but that protests are normal in a democratic country. Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner, a longtime human rights activist turned diplomat, said he understood the protesters, but said that France’s goal of new talks between China and Tibetan leaders was dealt a setback. “Yesterday, the answer moved farther away,” Kouchner told reporters at a news conference. “Our answer — and we French do what we can — is a resumption of dialogue between the Chinese and the Dalai Lama.” San Francisco officials said they were developing a plan that strikes a balance between protesters’ rights to express their views and the city’s ability

be myself,” Hugi said. “I’m a different person when I’m with him and I like who that person is.” Although the couple doesn’t plan on getting married until May 23, 2009, they have set down plans for what they’re MARK CIMA | THE BG NEWS going to be doing afterwards. According to Hugi, Starkey TOGETHER: Kelsey Ahern (left) Senior, Special Education; Luke Ahern (right) Junior, Art. will be applying for enrollment at a North Carolina law make fun of me.” that could arise later in life school in November. The couIn an effort to keep the wed- because of their early marple will hopefully be moving ding plans from interfering riages, Longmore said. “Getting married when after Starkey’s acceptance into with her schoolwork, Hugi the school, allowing Hugi to plans on getting a majority of you’re 22 or 40 are ages that pursue her career as an early the wedding planning done bug the trend and because it’s not like everyone else, it makes this summer. childhood teacher. However, when faced with things more difficult,” she said. And though Hugi has been planning her life after the wed- the median age of marriage “When your friends are out ding down to the last detail, and being classified as under- partying, no one’s to say you she’s more focused on the actu- age, Hugi hopes she can keep can’t, but it makes things more the stereotypes from interfer- complicated if you’re married.” al wedding itself. “Young people often don’t “Like all little girls, I always ing with her marriage. “He’s my soul mate and I realize that marriage and dreamed of the perfect wedding when I was younger,” she know we’ll stay together regard- dating are completely different concepts, and that said. “I’m always looking up less of what the median says.” And though all three can sadly end in disaster for stuff on my favorite wedding Web sites, trying to get every- girls have never been hap- those who just aren’t ready,” thing just right — my friends pier, there are still problems Longmore said. to host a safe torch ceremony. U.S. Olympic Committee Chairman Peter Ueberroth said in a statement the event was “an important moment for the city to show its character, hospitality and commitment to peace and tolerance.” “It must provide a proper forum for the peaceful expression of opinions and dissent. And it must safely and respectfully welcome the flame and honor the U.S. athletes and other participants who will carry the torch,” Ueberroth said. Mayor Gavin Newsom and the police department said they reserved the right to adjust the flame’s route, slated to run along San Francisco Bay, if necessary, but a spokesman dismissed rumors the relay would be canceled. The air space above the city will be restricted during the relay, a federal aviation spokesman said.

FED From Page 1 to let inflation get out of control, either. Even with the big interest rate reduction in March, most Fed members saw overall inflation moderating in coming quarters, the minutes said. However, inflation pressures had picked up even as economic growth had weakened, the minutes added, suggesting that uncertainty clouded the inflation outlook. Plosser and Fisher — the two who opposed the hefty threequarter-point reduction in March — were “concerned that inflation expectations could potentially become unhinged,” according to the minutes. If people, investors and businesses expect prices to rise sharply, they’ll act in ways that will make inflation worse. Once inflation takes hold, it is hard to break.”

“...members noted that appropriately calibrating [interest-rate] policy was difficult.” Fed Reserve meeting minutes Since last September, the Fed has been cutting rates to shore up the economy. One of the risks of lowering rates is that it can sow the seeds of inflation down the road. To battle inflation, the Fed usually boosts rates. Against this backdrop, Bernanke, in a congressional appearance last week, didn’t tip his hand about the Fed’s next move on interest rates. Many economists, however, believe the Fed will lower rates again at its next regularly scheduled meeting on April 29-30, especially in light of the faltering employment market.

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Facebook and Students check up on 22nd annual Health and ConnectU lawsuit to reach settlement Wellness Fair By Kelly Day Campus Editor

Many people have concerns about health issues like sun damage and high cholesterol. But not everyone takes an opportunity to get those concerns examined by health professionals. Today at “Hoe Down for Health,” the University’s 22nd annual Health and Wellness Fair, students can test their skin for sun damage, their cholesterol levels and their knowledge of several health issues like body art and sexual safety. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., over 50 exhibitors from the campus and community will be in the Union Ballroom to provide free testing for these and other health issues and pass out information. Faith Yingling, the director of wellness, said students will also have a chance to tackle a fatal vision obstacle course, where they will wear goggles that simulate a person’s vision while intoxicated. There will also be a competition to promote sexual health

called the “Sex Olympics.” Students from the organizations Sexual Assault Information Network, Men Educating Men on the Prevention of Sexual Assault, Bacchus/Gamma and Healthier You-Peer Education are having the olympics to promote a new organization that will combine all three next year, The Student Wellness Network. Lauren Gearheart, co-recruitment chair of Bacchus/Gamma, said there will be several events during the sex olympics including a lubricant taste test, condom tug of war and safer sex quiz bowl. The student organizations will also provide nutrition information and free food, distribute free condoms and sell condom roses, said Secretary of Bacchus Gamma Amanda Lynch. For those interested in sun damage, sun screening will be provided by Wood County Hospital. Teri Laurer, a health educator at the hospital, said students can look at their skin under a blacklight to see how

HOE DOWN FOR HEALTH

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BGSU Student Money Management ■ St. Luke’s Hospital ■ Wood County Hospital ■ Wood County Health Department ■ Medical Mutual ■ Life Connection of Ohio ■ BGSU Student Health Service ■ The Gallery Salon and Spa ■

sun exposure has affected their skin over the years. Laurer will also be there to discuss sun screens and tanning beds with those at the fair. The first 100 students at the door will receive a T-shirt, and prizes like a digital camera, iPod and restaurant gift certificates will be raffled off, Yingling said. She said students should attend the fair “for their own health and well-being and to check out what services are available on campus and in the community.”

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Facebook.com founder Mark E. Zuckerberg will soon shake a lawsuit that has dogged his multi-billion dollar social networking site since its inception in a Kirkland House dorm room, according to the New York Times. The Times reported Monday that Facebook and ConnectU, a similar site launched by three Harvard graduates who allege that Zuckerberg stole the concept after working for them, will soon settle their competing law suits. Neit her Facebook, ConnectU, nor Facebook’s attorneys returned requests for comment.

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According to the Times, “a person briefed on the status of the dueling lawsuits” said a settlement was expected within weeks. In Sept. 2004, ConnectU’s founders sued Facebook and Zuckerberg after first petitioning for a hearing with the College’s Administrative Board and a personal audience with then-University President Lawrence H. Summers. They alleged that Zuckerberg, whom they hired in 2003 to help set up their social networking site, had breached his contract and defrauded them. ConnectU had a lackluster launch four months before, in large part due to Facebook’s successful saturation of the market after it started at Harvard in Feb. 2004.

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UNL panel of students meet to discuss intelligent design and the theory of evolution By Andrea Vasquez U-Wire

LINCOLN,Neb.—FiveUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln students came together last night to discuss intelligent design and the theory of evolution at a forum, “Darwin Meets Design.” The UNL student organization, Ideas Have Consequences, hosted the panel discussion to inform students about the two concepts. “The idea really grew,” said Nathan Derenge, a freshman accounting major and the marketing director of the event. “It started really small, but by the end we ended up doing a UNL event with a panel.” IHC attended meetings of campus ministries, the geology club and other campus groups to find potential panelists. The group interviewed interested students to choose six — three who believe in evolution, which is widely accepted by the science community, and three who believe in intelligent design, the idea that nature is too complex to have been arrived

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Tobias Davis | Student at through evolution — who would be more objective than emotional during the debate. Discussion over the issue tends to become heated quickly, said Royce Hocij, a freshman biochemistry major and vice president of IHC. The organization decided to hold the discussion in a panel forum to keep the debate on a student level, though the panelists all studied extensively to prepare. “We wanted to keep with a fairly UNL student base,” Hocij said. “By the student and for the student.” Darwin Meets Design first gave the intelligent design panelists time to present a PowerPoint slideshow with basic points about their conclusions. “It’s reasonable to infer design on biological systems,” said Tobias Davis, a sophomore bio-

logical engineering major. “It’s not anything about who the designer was.” The evolution supporters — who were missing one member — gave a rebuttal before presenting their slideshow. Panelists used examples of eyes, bicycles and motorcycles to defend their standpoints. “Things that look similar does not mean they’re related to each other through any evolutionary means,” Davis said. After both sides had their say, the crowd of more than 100 people submitted questions for a question and answer session with the panelists. IHC plans to hold more similar events. “Questions lead to answers and answers lead to knowledge,” Hocij said. “The main purpose of this event is to inform, not to sway your opinion.”

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PEOPLE ON THE STREET “Powdered sugar.”

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What do you eat on your pancakes? “Strawberries and whipped cream.”

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The time for change has come without much time to spare SEAN LUTZMANN COLUMNIST

A poll taken last week by The New York Times suggested that 81 percent of Americans believe that the U.S. is on the wrong track. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., said on the Senate floor Monday that he was “shocked” to see such a statistic. I was also shocked, but only because I couldn’t figure out who the 19 percent are who think we’re on the right track. I knew the Bush family was big, but I didn’t think it was almost a quarter of the population. A lot of this statistic has to do with our country’s economy. After seven years of Bushonomics (really just Reaganomics only a lot more corporate welfare and oodles more incompetence) it has finally declined into an all-butcertain recession. There are many problems, from the housing market to oil prices, a weak dollar, a trade deficit growing out of control (something a weak dollar is supposed to be fixing, but don’t hold your breath), cost of food increases and, of course, the massive gang war in Iraq. Not to mention the thousands of families dealing with either deployed, deceased or wounded service members from across the nation.

“It’s imperative that we as a country do a better job in training our students and workers fallen victim to globalization policies avidly supported by free traders.” It’s a little eerie to look at a couple of the similarities between our current predicament and the challenge we faced during the Great Depression. Now I’m not saying we’re at the point of breadlines or anything like that — although the Congressional Budget Office expects 28 million Americans to go on food stamps this year, the most in the program’s history (and most of the recent increases are coming from states not impacted by Hurricane Katrina). But if you look at one of the core reasons behind the economic slump — the mortgage crisis — you get a strange feeling of déjà vu. That’s why it’s good to see the two Democratic candidates taking a proactive stance. They’ve promised to have better regulations on lenders and set up programs to assist those whose houses are now worth less than their debts avoid foreclosure. Oddly enough, John McCain feels that the solution is to pour more money into the lending institutions and to remove existing regulations, letting the cycle repeat itself while the government makes promises to bail out irresponsible lend-

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ers (i.e. Bear Stearns). They don’t call him John McSame for nothing. The other problem we’re starting to see is employment, or the lack thereof. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 80,000 jobs were lost in March alone. They came from nearly every sector, with manufacturing and construction being hit particularly hard thanks to the decline in new houses being built and, to a lesser extent, globalization. On the bright side, the fields of medicine and education saw some modest gains, which is good news for a lot of theUniversity’s education majors, whom I sincerely hope will do well in their profession, especially if they choose to work in our nation’s cities. I say that because we no longer live in an economy where one can get by on a high school diploma or less, with jobs shifting from labor-intensive, entrylevel occupations to technology-intensive service jobs. The numbers are quite startling. According to America’s Promise Alliance this country sees 1.2 million students a year drop out of High School, about 30 percent not receiving their diplomas on time, a rate due in large part to urban schools, like Detroit, where the graduation rate is a devastating 24.9 percent. It’s imperative that we as a country do a better job in training our students and workers fallen victim to globalization policies avidly supported by free traders.

One of the most significant realizations I’ve come to accept in the past eight years is that life, and everything in it, is a compromise in one way or another. I wanted to be a digital and fine arts major. Instead, I’m studying visual communications technology, with a bit of graphic design on the side. Don’t get me wrong; I picked the right major for what I want to do with my life. I’ve been working on some rather interesting projects so far this year, and I shudder with delight every time I get to make a vector drawing of a barbarian warrior wielding a bass guitar. But if I could study anything I wanted to study — and I mean anything — then it would be art. I love art, and when I say that, I mean it. I took four years of fine arts study in high school, and I worked with a wide variety of different media, from oil paint to screen printing. Then, when I learned that BGSU offered a respectable art program, I knew what I wanted to study. But I didn’t know what I needed to study. I’m no spectacular artist. Sure, I can whip out a decent self-portrait with some thick art paper and a handful of pencils, but my stuff pales in comparison to some of the absolutely phenom-

“We need not be afraid of changing our dreams to better fit the social, economic, educational and political atmospheres and conditions in our lives.” another major, and it yielded equally awesome results. Sure, it might actually have been foolish to abandon my dreams of studying art; I could have been the next big artist to sweep America! Then again, common sense tells me otherwise: “Study something a bit more practical for your specific talents and interests, you egotistical moron!” I still believe in the tradition of following dreams; those nice little aspirations of greatness are what give us a reason to get up in the morning. Plus, they feel pretty awesome. However, sometimes our dreams can mislead us, and in such cases, dreams must be redefined. It’s another case in which change is needed to find a better solution to an uber-significant dilemma or situation. We need not be afraid of changing our dreams to better fit the social, economic, educational and political atmospheres and conditions in our lives. If I chose to be a digital or fine artist and I found out that careers requiring such talents are few and far between, then that is a prime example of me not taking the availability of jobs in such a field into deep and thoughtful

enal work on display at the art building. When I walked through the art building during a tour of the University, the realization hit me like a sack of bricks: “I’m not good enough to do this.” Whether I was proficient enough and sufficiently talented to be a digital or fine artist is now irrelevant. I knew that I needed an alternative course of study. So, I looked all around the Union ballroom for a major which piqued my interests, and I found it. VCT allowed me to utilize my creative side just as much as fine art, yet it was something which I was better suited to. Art was only partly practical for me; VCT was the praetorian of pragmatic majors for me (regardless of how much sense that statement makes). I guess that’s what life is all about: compromises. We can’t have everything we want. Our dreams can be misleading. Our emotions can misguide us. Our hearts can make us think in more subjective ways than we actually should. That’s why I literally redefined my dream. When faced with the realization that art studies would probably not be the best course of study for me, I realigned my college-targeting lasers on

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Bashing big business is baffling and does not solve any problems SEAN MARTIN COLUMNIST

The enemy of America is not free enterprise. Despite what you may have heard recently from presidential candidates on both sides of the aisle, this is not the reason America is hurting. Why are we willing to crucify those that happen to make a profit on stuff we need? Some have proposed taking profits away or limiting profits and using them for purposes the government deems “better.” While I will let you interpret what that constitutes to you personally. I have to address another

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“There is no “Big Oil or “Big Pharmaceuticals.” If this was true, then why isn’t Always considered “Big Tampon?” issue. There is no “Big Oil or “Big Pharmaceuticals.” If this was true, then why isn’t Always considered “Big Tampon?” In reality, the big enemy of America is “Big Politics.” The politicians that claim oil companies have excess profits that are unnecessary are hypocrites. They gained their wealth through free enterprise and used the system to their advantage. All of the presidential candidates have a net worth ranging from $2 million to $110 million. I used The Washington Post for that but I doubt this consti-

tutes a reliable source or something you could find on Google. Obviously, the profits that these people have amassed are far too much compared to the rest of us worker bees. But we should pay no attention to the people behind the curtain. Their wealth is not at all in excess, so let’s move on. The “biggest enemy” is Exxon, and the oil industry that apparently made more money than God by drilling for oil and by using the tears of orphans

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LUTZMANN From Page 4 You can look at the empty auto plants that have moved to Mexico thanks to its low labor and environmental standards as a result of the “good idea” that is a corporate-focused free trade agreement. The good news comes in November; we’ll have a chance to throw the bums out. The bad news is that there’s a possibility that we’ll be replacing Tweedledum with Tweedledee (and in that order). Let’s just hope Ohio doesn’t go 0-3 and elects another guy who even admits that he “doesn’t really understand economics.” — Respond to Sean at thenews@bgnews.com.

WONDER From Page 4 consideration. People change, conditions change and dreams need to change as well; not necessarily in the 180-degree-turn sense, but a hearty dose of practicality can save a boatload of people from following their hearts when they should be following their minds. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go make a vector drawing of a Roman Legionnaire wielding a Les Paul guitar as weapon. Doo do dooo do … — Respond to Levi at thenews@bgnews.com.

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and baby seals for lubricant. Man, this talking about baby seals is making me hungry for one. Anyway, many of you out there should be happy that certain industries are making record profits. I am not talking about that trickle-down economics mumbo-jumbo: I am talking about stock dividends. If you end up having a 401k, a mutual fund or a pension fund it is very possible you’ll have some energy shares. Energy stocks are used because they generate money like Columbia generates cocaine and paramilitary groups. It’s a sure thing. So the next time you meet a teacher, public servant or your own parents, find out if those you know are part of the evil oppressive, imperialistic murderous Oil Machine. But these innocent hardworking people can’t be at fault because they only have a few stocks. It’s not like they sit on the board of directors. You’re right, but if we are fighting a “war for oil” then all of these people making their own future better off of oil are war criminals too. Well if the talking heads and the commoners aren’t at fault, then who is? Maybe I am the only one that finds it funny when Congress calls the leading petroleum executives in to testify about why the price of

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“Maybe I am the only one that finds it funny when Congress calls the leading petroleum executives in to testify about why the price of gas is so high.” gas is so high. Milk and gold have risen in price. Why not call in “Big Milk” and “Big Gold.” The price of gas is so high because of the government, not the free market. The government taxes the hell out of it and when the prices in turn have to rise, the politicians turn around and point the finger at Exxon. Don’t believe me? Then tell me who is in charge of deciding where companies drill and how they drill. The reason why no refinery has been built in 35 years is as much the oil industry’s fault as Sept. 11 was our fault. Who closed ANWR and decided that we should use our food (corn) to make gas instead? Who issues permits for refineries and regulates how oil is made, transported and then taxes these companies? The government. In addition to all of this, the fact that there are over 16 different blends of gas for use is a great way to create unneeded refining processes and is part of why gas is expensive. Carbon taxes are another reason why gas is so high. California wants to put an additional 9 cents on every gallon of gas. That’s going to do a great job in making people pay

more at the pump. The oil industry is not going to pay the tax out of kindness from their hearts, they will charge you. That’s how business works: You don’t take hits yourself, you pass it on to your customers. As of 2002 there was a 22 cent tax (state and federal) on every gallon, according to the California Energy Commission. In California, a total of 50 cents of taxes (state and federal are levied on every gallon.) So don’t blame Exxon, BP, Shell, etc. for your troubles, blame people in Congress. Just to put this in perspective, Chevron, Exxon and ConocoPhillips paid nearly $158 billion in taxes to the feds in 2005, according to the Tax Foundation. This is only for payroll and the other various taxes that have to be filed, not to mention all the drilling permits and fees associated with that. Makes that $39 billion dollar profit for Exxon fall into perspective. So take off the tinfoil hats and start asking the people that create these taxes why they are sticking it to you.

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Southfield man convicted for murder of EMU student By Jillian Bermann U-Wire

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Orange Taylor III, a 21-year-old man from Southfield, was found guilty Monday of killing Eastern Michigan University student Laura Dickinson in December 2006. After about five hours of jury deliberations, Taylor was found guilty of first-degree felony murder, assault with intent to commit sexual penetration, first-degree home invasion and larceny in a building. The sentencing is scheduled for May 7 at 9 a.m. A charge of first-degree felony murder brings a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole. The defense rested its case Friday. This is the second time Taylor has stood trial for Dickinson’s murder. In October, jurors told Judge Archie Brown, who presided over both trials, that they couldn’t reach a verdict, leading the judge to declare a mistrial. Though the prosecution’s arguments were largely the same as in the last trial, jurors reached a decision within a few hours. In October, it took three days for jurors to announce the deadlock. Alvin Keel, Taylor’s defense attorney in the first trial, withdrew from the case in

“Our first thoughts are with the Dickinson family and friends. We hope this provides them the closure the family has sought.” Don Loppnow | Executive VP and Provost of EMU December because Taylor’s family could no longer afford his services. Assistant Public Defender Laura Graham represented Taylor in the retrial, which began March 31. There were no apparent differences in prosecution’s approach from the first trial to the second one. As in the first trial, Michelle Lockwood, a custodian who worked in Dickinson’s building, testified that she found Dickinson naked below the waist and lying down in her dorm room Dec. 16, 2006. She said she followed an odor to Dickinson’s room and found the woman lying on the floor, apparently dead. “I backed up and called the police,” Lockwood said. Assistant Prosecutor Blaine Longsworth called several witnesses who had seen Dickinson’s body shortly after it was found. During cross-examination of these witnesses, Graham suggested there were no signs that a physical struggle occurred in Dickinson’s room.

Graham also said the evidence found in Dickinson’s room could have been tainted because people who entered the room to investigate the scene weren’t wearing protective gloves or shoe covers. In the first trial, which began Oct. 16, Longsworth argued Taylor killed Dickinson in a manner that was “every woman’s nightmare.” Longsworth used DNA evidence obtained from semen found on Dickinson’s leg, surveillance camera footage, a hooded sweatshirt found in Taylor’s apartment and a bag of gifts found in Taylor’s apartment to argue that Taylor had been in Dickinson’s room on the night of the incident. The camera footage shows Taylor wearing the sweatshirt on the night in question. Longsworth said Taylor stole a bag of gifts that Dickinson had received earlier in the evening. Keel argued that proving Taylor was in Dickinson’s room didn’t mean he raped or killed her.

Instead, Keel argued at the time that Taylor was smoking marijuana with some friends on the night of the incident and wandered into Dickinson’s room looking for drugs. Keel said Taylor found Dickinson in her room in a “compromising position” and then ejaculated on her. “[Physical evidence] doesn’t even mean you touched the person,” he said. After Taylor was found guilty, Don Loppnow, Eastern Michigan’s executive vice president and provost, released a statement through the school. “Our first thoughts are with the Dickinson family and friends,” the statement read. “We hope this provides them the closure the family has sought.” Shortly after the Dec. 2006 episode, Eastern Michigan officials came under fire for the way they handled the incident. After Dickinson’s body was found, the university released a statement to the media and Dickinson’s parents saying they didn’t believe foul play occurred. An independent investigation and a U.S. Department of Education report found that the school had violated the Jeanne Clery Act, a federal law requiring colleges and universities to fully disclose information regarding campus security issues.

Number of college applicants is up but number of applicants admitted still selective By Nathalie Tadena U-Wire

EVANSTON, Ill. — As more students applied to more selective schools, many top-tier universities, including NU, accepted a smaller percentage of applicants than in previous years. Northwestern saw a 12 percent increase in the number of applicants this year, but only accepted 25 percent, compared to last year’s 26 percent admissions rate. Seven out of the eight Ivy League universities as well as many liberal arts colleges also cited record-low acceptance rates. Admissions representatives attribute increasing selectivity to demographics — more than 3.3 million students will graduate from high school this year, the largest class in 20 years.

“All bets are off this year. It was an unpredictable year in terms of the sheer volume of applications.” James Bock | Dean of Admissions at Swarthmore College “All bets are off this year,” said James Bock, dean of admissions at Swarthmore College. “It was an unpredictable year in terms of the sheer volume of applications.” Changes in financial aid policies might have led some students to apply to more expensive colleges as well. “We attribute the increase in selectivity to changes in our financial aid policies,” said Genevieve Haas, a public relations officer at Dartmouth

College. Dartmouth announced this year it would offer a no-loan financial aid policy and would also offer full tuition for students from families who make below $75,000 a year, Haas said. Other schools also announced major financial aid policies this year: NU announced in February it would offer more grants in place of student loans, and both Harvard and Yale announced plans to use endowment funds to increase financial aid packages for mid-

dle-class students based on a sliding scale. Many colleges and universities, including NU, accepted more students than last year, but do not expect to increase the size of their freshman class sizes. This year’s enrollment yield is harder to predict because some schools removed early admissions programs. More schools have begun using the Common Application, allowing students to apply to a larger number of schools more easily, Bock said. Roughly 1,500 students who would have been accepted early to Harvard or Princeton, both schools that eliminated their early admissions programs, are now applying to 10 to 12 other schools during the regular decision period, he said.

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BODY From Page 3 on since the stabbing on the morning of Feb. 21. UM student Cyril Kenneth Richard pleaded not guilty to felony charges of deliberate homicide and evidence tampering last week in connection to the death of his roommate. The defendant claims he acted in self-defense. The body has been taken to the state crime lab for an autopsy. Police say that Richard stabbed Meadows to death in their residence at the Copper Run apartment complex before wrapping him up in a blanket and carrying him down the stairs to his Subaru. Police say he then drove to a bridge overlooking Alberton Gorge about 30 miles west of Missoula where Richard pushed the body in the river. A neighbor called 911 just before 6 a.m. that morning to report that they saw Richard cleaning up a puddle of blood that flowed from his apartment and down the stairs. Richard said he and Meadows were drinking at Westside Lanes the night beforehand and purchased two 40 oz. bottles of Olde English malt liquor at 2 a.m. before returning home, where he said they got into an argument about finances. According to Richard, Meadows came at him with

“We were notified and made the recovery.” Mike McMeekin | Sheriff a pocketknife and during an ensuing struggle, Richard broke his right arm after falling down. Police say Richard’s claims are not supported by physical evidence. In an affidavit filed with Missoula County Justice Court, surveillance cameras at the Town Pump gas station show the two men buying the malt liquor at 12:29 a.m. According to the tape, Richard opened the door and fished money out of his wallet, with his allegedly broken right arm, while buying two packs of cigarettes and a tank of gas at 3:11 a.m. Furthermore, the store clerk working that night told police he saw Richard’s hands and face were covered in blood. When he told Richard about the blood, he said Richard became nervous and asked if it was very noticeable. He asked Richard if he had been in a fight and he says Richard told him he had gotten into a fight with his “little brother.” The clerk found that odd, because he remembered Richard’s brother lived out of state.

Professors who publish more likely to keep job By Jackie Barber U-Wire

LOS ANGELES — Working in well over 100 different departments varying from molecular biology to musicology, University of California at Los Angeles professors still have one thing in common: They must publish. Producing published work is absolutely essential for UCLA professors, said English Professor Matthew Fisher, a junior faculty member who is working on his first article to be published. Geography Professor Glen MacDonald said publishing is about contributing ideas that could inspire others in the field. “People that are doing similar research can read it and can build on it ... [or] it might spur someone to do a whole new line of research,” he said. The push to publish, Fisher said, has to do not only with sharing ideas, but with validating them. “The thinking is that it’s only by publishing a book that the larger academic community has the opportunity to offer ... an opinion about [a professor’s] work,” Fisher said. Publishing is also necessary for getting tenure, which protects a professor’s spot at a university, said Adriana Manago,

“It’s really critical for advancing your career to publish.” Adriana Manago | Grad Student a psychology graduate student who said she will become a professor this summer. “It’s really critical for advancing in your career to publish,” she said. Fisher said junior faculty are expected to publish at least one book and one or two peerreviewed articles before they are up for tenure, but he said it is an “implicit understanding,” not an official quota. The amount of work one needs to publish, though, depends on one’s department, said Daniel Blumstein, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology. Blumstein said getting tenure at UCLA is “a really serious process,” but once achieved, professors have more freedom in setting their publishing pace. “[After tenure] some people slow down, some speed up, but you can slow down and not get fired, if you have made substantial contributions,” he said.

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Raid on a Texas ranch turns up polygamist sect By Michelle Roberts The Associated Press

Washington Post wins six Pulitzers, among others By Richard Pyle The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Like many newspapers, The Washington Post is struggling mightily with falling circulation and advertising revenue. It’s going through its third round of employee buyouts since 2003. But cheers erupted Monday in the newsroom when staffers learned the newspaper had hauled in a near-record six Pulitzer Prizes, journalism’s top awards. “This is actually a boost to remind people that we can produce this kind of journalism at any time,” said Post Executive Editor Leonard Downie Jr. “We’re going to have a large enough newsroom to continue to produce this kind of quality journalism.” In the arts category, Pulitzer winners included Bob Dylan, who received an honorary Pulitzer Prize; Tracy Letts for his dark play, “August: Osage County;” and Junot Diaz, who won the fiction prize for his novel “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.” Diaz, 39, worked for more than a decade on his first novel, a tragic but humorous story of desire, politics and violence among Dominicans at home and in the United States — “I spent most of the time on dead-ends and doubts,” he told The Associated Press on Monday.

The Post was honored for its coverage of the Virginia Tech rampage, for exposing deplorable conditions at Walter Reed military hospital, and for revealing the enormous behindthe-scenes influence of Vice President Dick Cheney, among other projects. In the always-fierce competition among major papers, The New York Times won two Pulitzers, for investigative reporting about toxic ingredients in medicine and other products imported from China, and one for explanatory reporting on ethical issues related to DNA testing. Previously, the Post won as many as four Pulitzers in a single year, in 2006. The record is seven, won by the Times in 2002, mostly for its coverage of the Sept. 11 attacks. Dylan’s win marked the first time rock ‘n’ roll was honored by the Pulitzers, although several jazz musicians have won prizes and citations in the past. The judges cited Dylan for his “profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power.” Dylan continues to tour almost continuously and release highly regarded CDs. Fans, critics and academics have obsessed over his lyrics since the 1960s, when such protest anthems as “Blowin’ in the Wind” made Dylan a poet and prophet for a rebellious generation.

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FULL HOUSE: A law enforcement official is seen as members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints sit along the covered porch.

one of the wives of the alleged leader of the Eldorado complex, but who left the sect before it began moving to Texas in 2004. State authorities had taken legal custody of 401 children, saying they had been harmed or were in imminent danger of harm. Officials continued searching the compound yesterday. The raid on the compound founded by jailed polygamist leader Warren Jeffs started with

Gas prices continue to soar, predicted to reach $4 by summer By John Wilen The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Retail gas prices could climb as high as $4 a gallon this summer, but prices at such lofty levels will make many Americans think twice about hitting the road this summer, the Energy Department said yesterday. High prices and a weak economy are expected to cut demand for gasoline by about 0.4 percent during the peak summer driving season, the department’s Energy Information Administration said in a monthly report on petroleum supplies and demand. Overall consumption of petroleum products will drop by 90,000 barrels a day this year. Previously, the EIA had projected petroleum consumption would rise by 40,000 barrels a day.

Average monthly gas prices will peak around $3.60 a gallon in June, the EIA said. However, prices could rise much higher than that at times. “It is important to note ... that even if the national average monthly gasoline price peaks around $3.60 per gallon this summer, it is possible that prices at some point will cross the $4 per gallon threshold,” the EIA said. The government had previously estimated that average monthly prices would peak near $3.50 a gallon. Many analysts predict prices will peak close to $4 a gallon. Yesterday, gas prices slipped slightly to a national average of $3.331 a gallon from Monday’s record of $3.339, according to AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. Prices are 55 cents higher than a year ago.

a call from a 16-year-old who alleged abuse. Authorities were looking for evidence that the girl, who allegedly gave birth at 15, was married to a 50-year-old, and for records related to other mothers aged 17 and younger. Even with their parents’ permission, Texas law forbids girls younger than 16 to marry. Some 133 women left the ranch voluntarily with the chil-

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ELDORADO, Texas — Until the raid on their compound last week, the women and girls of the Yearning for Zion Ranch spent their days caring for its many children, tilling gardens and quilting, dressed in pioneer-style dresses sewn by their own hands. But it was no idyllic recreation of 19th-century prairie life, authorities say. Since last week, they have interviewed members of the polygamist sect looking for evidence that that girls younger than 16 were forced into marriages with older men. Five miles off the highway, beyond a double gate, the group’s members live lives that are isolated even for the scruffy West Texas prairie. Their 1,700-acre ranch is like its own city, with a gleaming temple, doctor’s office, school and even factories. “Once you go into the compound, you don’t ever leave it,” said Carolyn Jessop, who was

dren and were being housed at a historic fort here while authorities conduct interviews. Dressed in ankle-length dresses with their hair pinned up in braids, the women milled about Monday as the children played on the fort’s old parade grounds. Merrill Jessop, who oversees the ranch and is a presiding elder in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, told the Salt Lake Tribune that officers conducting the search were collecting cell phones “as fast as they can find them.” He said the men were becoming worried about their wives and children because they have no Internet or television access. “There needs to be a public outcry that goes far and wide,” he said. “What’s coming we don’t know. The hauling off of women and children matches anything in Russia or Germany.” State troopers were holding an unknown number of men in the compound until investigators finished executing a house-tohouse search of the ranch.

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Baseball: at Xavier; 3 p.m. Softball: at Michigan; 4 p.m.

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Denver shots setting NBA regulation game record. 1978—Denver’s David Thompson scores 73 points and San Antonio’s George Gervin scores 63 points in separate NBA games. 1959—Bill Sharman hits a NBA record 56 consecutive foul shot.

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We are still in awe of the shot that Mario Chalmers hit in Monday’s National Championship game, so with that said, we give you the top five clutch plays in championship game history.

1. Mario Chalmers:

A fall-away three-pointer over the out-stretched hand of Derrick Rose to cap a furious Jayhawk comeback has to top this list.

2. Michael Jordan:

Down by one-point, freshman Michael Jordan hits the big shot with 17 seconds left on the clock. 3. Keith Smart: Hit what is known as “The Shot” to give the Indiana Hoosiers a one-point victory over Syracuse.

4. Lorenzo Charles:

Was it a pass or an air ball? Doesn’t really matter because Charles dunked it anyway to give NC State a 54-52 victory over Houston.

5. Hakim Warrick:

Blocked Michael Lee’s three-point attempt with 0.7 seconds on the clock to secure an 80-78 Syracuse victory over Kansas. He had previously missed two free throws to give KU a chance.

You had it Memphis and then you let it all slip away BILL BORDEWICK ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

Alexander Ovechkin makes his playoff debut against the Flyers. Page 11

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CONFERENCE: Coach Danny Schmitz talks to the team during a recent game against Central Michigan. Schmitz mentioned how BG came out flat against Dayton yesterday and lost 7-2

Losing streak moves to three as Flyers drop BG 7-2 By Ethan Magoc Reporter

While some people might not think of baseball as a very high energy sport, yesterday Dayton University (15-14) proved to BG (12-12) why excitement is necessary on the diamond. The Flyers downed the Falcons 7-2 at Steller Field in what could have been a very winnable game for the home team. Instead, BG surrendered four total errors, two in the first inning alone, and never found the intensity needed to get back in the game. “I have no idea why we came out flat today,” said a visibly frustrated BG coach Danny Schmitz. “We talked on Monday just to reassure the guys that we are always playing the game aggressive and with confidence.” Clearly that discussion had little effect after the Falcons lost two of three to Central Michigan over the weekend and then went on to surrender an out-of-conference defeat to Dayton.

Marty Baird

Drove in Chris Gacum for the second Falcon run.

“We need to find out who are leaders are going to be. Anybody can lead when things are going well, but right now we’re not getting the leadership we need when things are not going well,” Schmitz said. The team that Dayton coach Tony Vittorio is used to seeing when he visits BG certainly was not present yesterday. “The energy of his team is something that I usually commend coach Schmitz for,” Vittorio said. “We teach the same thing, there’s no doubt about it. Our styles are a lot alike.” Maybe so, but Vittorio’s players seemed to actually listen to him when they came out and scored a run in each of the first three innings off of BG starter Brian Hangbers. Brennan Smith came on in relief of Hangbers and threw

LeBron misses practice due to achy back By Tom Withers The Associated Press

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James didn’t practice for the second consecutive day in order to rest his troublesome back before the Cleveland Cavaliers begin their final JOHN KUNTZ | AP PHOTO push heading into the NBA playoffs. AILING: Cavaliers forward LeBron James James, who has been dealing with back spasms for a few weeks, may miss tonigh’s game with New Jersey. received treatment while his teammates prepared for tonight’s game table when the club finished its postagainst the New Jersey Nets. Cavs’ practice media session. coach Mike Brown said yesterday “We want him healthy in the playit’s possible James could sit out. offs,” Brown said. “Yes, we want the “I know he wants to play,” Brown fourth seed, but to get the fourth said. “But we have to be cautious with him now.” See LEBRON | Page 10 James was not available for interviews. He was still on the massage

“I have no idea why we came out flat today. We talked on Monday just to reassure the guys that we are always playing the game aggressive and with confidence.” Danny Schmitz | BG coach

three relatively quality innings. Relatively is the key word here because he only gave up two earned runs, but received one measly run from his own offense. That came on a sacrifice fly by Logan Meisler in the fifth inning. By that time the score was 6-0 in Dayton’s favor, good enough to earn starter Sean Finn his second win of the season. “It was a big challenge for Sean after his problems this past weekend in our own conference game,” Vittorio said. “We threw him back out there and he gave us a great start. The rest of the guys carried us from there.” Those guys Vittorio was referring to were his bullpen, who held BG to one run in the final four innings.

Chris Gacom was able to score on a Marty Baird single in the eighth inning, but the Falcons’ hopes for victory were dashed by that point. “Not good, not good at all,” Schmitz said. “It started right away in the first inning and we didn’t do anything today. Give Dayton credit — they really outplayed us in all three phases; pitching, defense, and timely hitting.” One bright spot for BG towards the end of the game was the performance of Phil Hettlinger, a sophomore pitcher who towers over seven feet tall when his 6-foot-4-inch frame steps on the mound.

Softball defeats Ball State 8-4 over weekend By Andrew Harner Reporter

After a dismal start in non-conference play, BG’s women’s softball team rebounded nicely over the weekend with three wins against conference foes. “We were never really focused on our tough start,” coach Shannon Salsburg said. “We’re just building off every weekend, even the ones that didn’t turn out the way we wanted.” The team started out the season 0-16 but has since turned things around going 4-2 in conference games. This weekend, the Falcons began at Miami for a doubleheader on Friday. In game one, Hayley Wiemer held the Redhawks to seven hits

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Dawnjene DeLong

Had two hits and two runs scored in the victory and three runs en route to BG’s 7-3 victory. The game was scoreless through the first two innings until Miami put up two runs on the board in the third. But the Falcons wouldn’t stay down long. Allison Vallas started off the fourth inning on second after an error and Missy Bowman walked to set up freshman Haleigh Bielstein’s RBI double. Freshman Katelynn Boso then made it back-to-back doubles and was scored on freshman Rachel Delp’s single. Wiemer then scored Delp with two outs, and Vallas hit into another error to give the Falcons six runs in the

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Oh sweet little Memphis — look what you did. You had the national championship in your grasps and you blew it. Derrick Rose and Chris Douglas-Roberts missing free throws down the stretch led to Kansas guard Mario Chalmers hitting one of the best clutch shots the national championship game has seen in a while. Somewhere Bill Raftrey was annoyingly screaming “Onions” into his television set. Up nine with just over 2 minutes to play in the championship game usually means start making those parade and banner-hanging ceremonies — unless your team is one of the worst three teams in the country at making free throws. That team would be Memphis, which shot free throws at a chilly 58 percent clip on the season but that problem had not reared its ugly head in the Tigers’ last three games. In fact, in the Final Four game against UCLA, DouglasRoberts and Rose combined to go 20-23 from the foul line as the Tigers easily dispatched the Bruins. That 20-23 form was nowhere to be seen in the final seconds in the game against Kansas for CDR and Rose. The two combined to miss three of their four free throw attempts down the stretch and that left the door open for Chalmers to slam it shut on the Tigers. The Chalmers’ three only put the game into overtime but the only thing it did was delay the championship celebration of the Jayhawks by five minutes. Memphis’ fate was sealed with each clang of the rim from a CDR or Rose missed free throw in regulation. While Memphis was struggling worse than the veteran team on the Real World/Road Rules Gauntlet final challenge from the free throw line, Kansas was almost perfect. The Rock-chalkers shot 14-15 from the charity stripe (93 percent) en route to securing their first national title since 1988. The joy that KU nation is experiencing could have been yours Memphis but apparently you did not want it. That will happen when you shoot 12-19 from the line. Yes, that 63 percent is better than what you shot during the season, but then again, it is hard to not shoot better than 58 percent. You almost have to try on purpose to be that bad from the line. I’m pretty positive CDR and Derrick Rose were not trying to miss those tosses at the end of the game, but when you shot them as bad as Memphis does, any misstep along the way can bring about that shred of doubt back into the minds. Free throw shooting nearly cost the Tigers in the game against Mississippi State and it definitely cost them against the Jayhawks. It’s a shame too. This Memphis team was something special this season and it all unraveled for them in the national championship game on one of the easiest shots in the game — free throw shooting. Although, I am sure the Jayhawks would love to offer free throw shooting clinics to you Memphis — its just probably going to have to wait until they are done with their championship parade and bannerhanging ceremony.

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Rugby team beats Cincinnati 77-7 By Jason Jones Reporter

The Falcon rugby team continued a year of dominance this past weekend by disposing of Cincinnati 77-7. The 70-point disposal of the inferior Bearcats was just the latest victory in a year that has now seen 44 contests end in favor of BG. “There was no doubt in my mind that we win. Sometimes you just click, everything goes right, and when that happens for us the point just seem to spill out,” head coach Roger Mazzarella said. Leading the way for the Falcons, as he has many times before in this, his Sophomore season, was “All-everything” fly back Nick Viviani. Viviani finished with 22 points on the day, the most of any Falcon. Viviani cited the team’s dedication and hard work during recent practices as one of the reasons for the Falcons dominance as of late. Nick Brandenstein took all of 30 seconds to get the scoring started, sweeping around the end for the first of his two tries on the day. Not long after that score, Nick’s brother Dan Brandenstein went in for a 50yard try, a score that would prove to be the go ahead. After another Nick Brandenstein score and a number of Viviani conversions, BG had built a 27-0 lead, after which a Cincinnati intercepted pass ended in the only Bearcats score of the game. Captain fullback Ian Gagnon answered the Cincinnati score with one of his own, and after another Viviani conversion, BG took a 34-7 lead into the halftime break. Following the break, the Falcons’ offense exploded and

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DOMINATING: The BG rugby team easily dispatched of the Cincinnati Bearcats by a score of 77-7 this past weekend. The victory marked BG’s 44th of the seaon.

the defense proved impenetrable. First was Gagnon, opening up with a quick strike off of a kickoff, making it 397. Mark Viviani then plowed through the middle, and following a conversion from Nick Viviani, put the Falcons on top 46-7. Senior Eric Nutter then exploited a tremendous gap in the Cincinnati defense, taking up the middle untouched and giving BG a 53-7 lead. “In Rugby, you can’t just call of the dogs or put in your third team,” Mazzarella said. “We couldn’t take everyone out, and that’s when the points spill out like air out of a popped balloon.” He was right, as nothing the Bearcats threw at the Falcons could stop the massive bleeding en route to the 70-point spread. Brandenstein, Gagnon and Bryce Pitney then converted on back to back to back scores, taking very little time to do so, putting the Falcons up 70-7. Ryan Bonek then put the finishing

touches on the route by picking up a fumble and diving into the end zone to push it to the 77-7 score that would be put in the win column. The Falcons’ B and C teams were also in action on Saturday. The B squad picked up an impressive 65-3 win, with Mitch Albers’ 20 points leading the way, and the C squad picked up a 69-0 win. Perhaps the biggest news the Falcons received this weekend is that they now have the No. 4 ranking in the country, behind only California, Brigham Young, and Air Force. The Falcons will be home twice more this spring with games schedule against Michigan and Notre Dame. Each game should help the Falcons prepare for their trip to the national championship tournament in Albuquerque, N.M. If the Falcons can continue their run of dominance, a run at a national championship could be just over the horizon.

The Hilliard, Ohio native hadn’t seen action since the team’s trip to Western Kentucky a few weeks back, but he came on yesterday with solid command in the final two innings. “I thought he was very aggressive and did a nice job. He was our best pitcher today,” Schmitz said. Hettlinger did surrender Dayton’s final run in the ninth inning, but by that point the game was out of reach anyway. “I was ready to go mentally, even though I hadn’t pitched for a couple weeks,” Hettlinger said. “I just left a couple of balls hanging for them to hit in the last inning, but if I keep the ball down better that won’t happen.” Whatever his mild personal success, Hettlinger was still as deflated as the rest of the team after the loss. However, he was able to offer a seemingly simplistic solution to the problems of the past week in which his team has lost five of six games. “Our defense needs to cut out all the errors,” Hettlinger said flatly. “It’s about the little things we’re not doing right now. That’s about it.” The Falcons will hope to execute better tomorrow when they travel to Xavier University for another non-conference game at 3 p.m.

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ble of the inning to go up 1-0. After a walk, sacrifice bunt and double, the Falcons found themselves up 2-0 in the fourth. Wiemer then drove in the third inning. “It just is a testament to the hard Falcon run in the fifth after a sinwork that the kids have been put- gle, sacrifice bunt and walk. Wiemer struck out six and ting in because they’ve been putting in a lot of extra hours besides walked one in the Falcon’s 45th win over BSU. practice,” Salsburg said. “It was awesome to come out Dawnjene DeLong added two more runs in the seventh after and shut them down,” Salsburg hitting a double with the bases said. In the second game, BG came loaded. The win marked the 50th time out strong scoring six runs in the BG has beaten Miami in the first inning. DeLong again led off the game team’s history. In game two, the Falcons held with a hit, but the Falcons then the lead or were tied for the most quickly recorded two outs before of the game, but after allowing a Vallas single and an error drove nine runs over the fifth and sixth DeLong in. After two more walks loaded innings, they couldn’t recover and the bases, Boso hit her first collost 11-3. “We had a couple errors that legiate home run giving BG a just opened the door,” Salsburg 6-0 lead. Emily Gouge added two more said. “With any team, if you open the runs in the seventh hitting a doudoor, they’re going to bust right ble with the bases loaded. Wiemer recorded her fourth through.” DeLong hit a home run in the win in Mid-American Conference fourth and also had a single to games this year. The Falcons will be in action get her sixth multi-hit game of today at No. 5 Michigan in a the season. On Saturday, BG traveled to make-up game from April 2. “Any time you can play a Ball State and watched as Wiemer again pitched well shutting out ranked opponent, it’s pretty exciting,” Salsburg said. “We’ve the Cardinals 3-0. DeLong led the game off with played extremely well against the a double and Wiemer followed other opponents that have had a soon after with the second dou- tougher schedule.”

TODAY’S GAME OPPONENT: Xavier WHERE: Hayden Field; Cincinnati, Ohio WHEN: 3 p.m. RECORDS: XU — 11-15; BG — 12-12

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“It’s a Catch-22,” he said. “We all realize how valuable he is to us. But without him being healthy, we stand no chance going into the playoffs. We also want to get the fourth spot and home-court advantage, and we also want him in there just for chemistry reasons.” James’ back problems flared up in the fourth quarter of Cleveland’s last two games, home losses to Chicago and Orlando. In those games, James was unable to drive to the basket in the fourth quarter and no one stepped up for the Cavs. Ilgauskas said it was obvious James was hurting. “He always has a smile on his face and he’s always loud. But I’ve just noticed that he’s been quiet and I can see that it has been bothering him,” he said. “He hasn’t said anything, but from being around him for all these years, I can tell when something bothers him.”

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Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin set for debut on playoff stage By Ira Podell The Associated Press

The beef and brawn reign in the West. Back East is where the kids skate and play with abandon. Including, of course, Alex The Great, who is ready for his coming out party. That is, if he and the Washington Capitals have anything left after racing for weeks just to get into the playoffs. No story down the stretch was more compelling than Alex Ovechkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brilliant play in helping the Capitals erase a dismal first half that cost a coach a job and left the club just a step above last place. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for his postseason debut, which will take place Friday night in the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital against the Philadelphia Flyers. Behind Ovechkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense, Washington chased down the Carolina Hurricanes for the Southeast Division title with an 11-1 finish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to think too much about it,â&#x20AC;? Flyers goalie Martin Biron said of the 22year-old Ovechkin, who led the NHL with 65 goals and 112 points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other guys on that team that definitely have been assets and can play the game well with Ovechkin.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;They get great energy from him, and what they accomplished at the end of the season was tremendous. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big challenge. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll welcome the challenge.â&#x20AC;? Sidney Crosby, edged by Ovechkin for rookie of the year honors two seasons ago, has the Pittsburgh Penguins playing postseasonhockeyforasecondstraight year. The first-round opponent is the same as 2007, but this time the second-seeded Penguins expect to have a lot more to dish out to the reeling Ottawa Senators. Sid the Kid captured the scoring title and MVP honors last year, but the now 20-year-old captain and the Penguins were gone in five games. The Senators then advanced to the Stanley Cup finals. That run ended against the

â&#x20AC;&#x153;They get great energy from him, and what they accomplished at the end of the season was tremendous. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big challenge. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll welcome the challenge.â&#x20AC;?

2.56 goals-against average. That was good enough to convince the Canadiens they could trade No. 1 goalie Cristobal Huet, who helped backstop the Capitalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; climb once he arrived in Washington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Montreal has had a great year and they have a great young Martin Biron | Flyers goalie goaltender,â&#x20AC;? Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If he holds up, they are Anaheim Ducks, back to defend know, the team with the best going to be extremely tough.â&#x20AC;? While the good fortune of factheir title as the No. 4 seed in the record in the NHL for the sixth ing Boston dropped into the Western Conference. They could time in 13 seasons. repeat, but there will be plenty of With so many strong teams, Canadiensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hands, Senators obstacles before they think about there is widespread belief whoev- coach Bryan Murray accused who will get out of the East. er survives in the West will roll over the Penguins of tanking IAN BARRETT | AP PHOTO The rough road will start with the East champion. Columbus their regular-season finale at a matchup with the Dallas Stars, Blue Jackets coach Ken Hitchcock Philadelphia to ensure a first- CATCH: The No. 1 seed Montreal Canadiens will take on the No. 8 seed Boston Bruins as the a championship-caliber club doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy it. round set with Ottawa. NHL playoffs are set to commence. Pittsburgh dropped out of the No. 1 slot on the final day. that stumbled to the regular-seaThe Senators led the East until â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the problems when you son finish line. After completing have so many good teams, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the end of February, then had to a big trade that brought high- what is left of your team at the end sweat out the tense final days to for what they called precautionary challenge.â&#x20AC;? Let the games begin. scoring forward Brad Richards of the three series that you have to get into the tournament. They did reasons; he is still recovering from to Dallas from Tampa Bay, the play in isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot so, but are short-handed as cap- a high ankle sprain that forced Stars went 6-8-2. of it depends on the damage that tain Daniel Alfredsson and fellow him to miss more than one-third PLAYOFF MATCHUPS The Ducks boast a bruising is done in some of these series.â&#x20AC;? forward Mike Fisher are banged of the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The physical nature of their EAST lineup featuring hulking defenThe Red Wings jumped to a up and could miss most if not the game against the Flyers last 1 Montreal vs. 8 Boston seman Chris Pronger and hard- huge lead and coasted to the fin- entire series. shooting blue liner Francois ish with 115 points, seven more That makes this matchup that Wednesday was certainly the first 2 Pittsburgh vs. 7 Ottawa Beauchemin. Up front, Anaheim than the Sharks, who closed the much more attractive to the thing that I thought of,â&#x20AC;? Murray 3 Washington vs. 6 Philadelphia said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a seven-game series, if 4 New Jersey vs. 5 New York also has size and strength with regular season with an 18-2-2 Penguins. Todd Bertuzzi, Ryan Getzlaf and spurt. Detroit will face Central â&#x20AC;&#x153;They wanted to play Ottawa,â&#x20AC;? you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the physical way Rob Niedermayer. Division foe Nashville in a best- said Murray, who doubles as that the Flyers played, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prob- WEST That group also has plenty of of-seven series starting Thursday Senators general manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ably better to go elsewhere.â&#x20AC;? 1 Detroit vs. 8 Nashville â&#x20AC;&#x153;They think that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a bet- 2 San Jose vs. 7 Calgary skill that is complemented by for- in Hockeytown. fine. It was fairly obvious from the ter team to play against at this 3 Minnesota vs. 6 Colorado ward Teemu Selanne and defenPittsburgh and No. 7 Ottawa drop of the puck.â&#x20AC;? seman Scott Niedermayer, who will get things started Wednesday, The Penguins held out Crosby moment, which is fine. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 4 Anaheim vs. 5 Dalllas both cut short their early retire- along with the New Jersey Devils ments to return midseason for a and New York Rangers in a 4 vs. 5 shot at another ring. Eastern Conference border battle; This could be the time the San the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Jose Sharks finally stand in some- Avalanche in a 3 vs. 6 matchup oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way and claim the champi- in the West; and the Sharks hostonship many predicted for them ing the Calgary Flames in a No. 2 again and again. against No. 7 series. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very much talked about in Joining Detroit and Nashville our locker room,â&#x20AC;? said forward in Game 1 action tomorrow are Jeremy Roenick, in his first sea- the No. 8 Boston Bruins and No. son with the Sharks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From what 1 seed Montreal Canadiens, and I understand, the confidence is Dallas and Anaheim. much greater than it had been The Canadiens were another in the past. 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Housing market woes continue Bloomberg encourages environmental change â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people would after weak sales reports emerge still rather do nothing. By Sara Kugler The Associated Press

By Alan Zibel The Associated Press

WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Homeowners and investors hunting for any indication that the housing market has bottomed out didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it yesterday, as the latest home sales data from a real estate trade group moved that sign further down the road to recovery. The National Association of Realtors said pending U.S. home sales fell in February to the lowest reading since the index began in 2001. The trade groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seasonally adjusted index of pending sales for existing homes fell to 84.6 from Januaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upwardly revised reading of 86.2. A year earlier, the index stood at 107.6. Wall Street economists surveyed by Thomson/IFR had predicted the index would inch up to a reading of 86.3. A reading of 100 is equal to the average level of sales when the index started. The previous low was Augustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reading of 85.8, recorded at the height of the credit crunch. With house prices falling and credit continuing to tighten, many economists say the housing market is likely to worsen in the coming months, though some remain hopeful about a recovery in the second half of the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The question was whether

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SIGN OF THE TIMES: The National Association of Realtors said yesterday, pending U.S. home sales fell to the lowest reading on record in February.

things were starting to stabilize,â&#x20AC;? said Global Insight economist Patrick Newport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Apparently theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not.â&#x20AC;? Newport predicts home sales will fall by another 5 to 10 percent before picking up at the end of the year, while the Realtors group forecasts sales will remain flat in the first half of the year before rebounding strongly in the second half. The Realtors report gives an early indication of how existing home sales are likely to fare for March, because of the typical lag of a month or two between when a buyer signs a home sales contract and the closing of the deal.

Moodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Economy.com forecasts sales of existing homes will fall 1.6 percent in March to an annual rate of 4.95 million units, down from 5.03 million units in February. That monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2.9 percent increase in home sales was the first increase since last July. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite recent steps to provide more liquidity to the mortgage market and ease financing constraints for potential buyers, access to credit remains restricted, especially for marginal buyers,â&#x20AC;? Aaron Smith, senior economist at Economy.com, wrote. If job losses prove worse than expected as the economy slows, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the floor forming under home sales could begin to cave in.â&#x20AC;?

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It is sad but true. It takes courage ...â&#x20AC;? Michael Bloomberg | Mayor is needed in political leaders to take decisive action on the environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people would still rather do nothing. It is sad but true. It takes courage to ask people to change â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even if it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really cost them much. Political leaders today are afraid of their constituents,â&#x20AC;? he said. The traffic fee proposal, known as congestion pricing, called for drivers of cars to pay $8, and trucks $21, to enter Manhattan

south of 60th Street between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays. Opponents argued it was an unfair tax on middle-class commuters who drive to work for lack of mass transit options in their neighborhoods. U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters had said the administration hoped congestion pricing in New York could serve as a model for other cities nationwide. Charging drivers fees in congested city centers is a concept that has gained popularity around the world but has yet to be tried on a major scale in a large U.S. city. By failing to pass congestion pricing before a midnight deadline on Monday, the state appeared to have forfeited an offer of $354 million in federal money to help kick-start the initiative.

Archaeologists dig up Civil War soldiersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; remains to prevent looting By Melanie Dabovich The Associated Press AP PHOTO

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Working in secret, federal archaeologists have dug up the remains of dozens of soldiers and children near a Civil War-era fort after an informant tipped them off about widespread grave-looting. The exhumations, conducted from August to October, removed 67 skeletons from the parched desert soil around Fort Craig â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 39 men, two women and 26 infants and children, according to two federal archaeologists who helped with the dig. They also found scores of empty graves and determined 20 had been looted. The government kept its exhumation of the unmarked cemetery near the historic New Mexico fort out of the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye for months to prevent more thefts. The investigation began with a tip about an amateur historian

REMAINS: This photo provided by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation shows the partially excavated remains of a soldier at the Fort Craig cemetery, located 30 miles south of Socorro, N.M.

who had displayed the mummified remains of a black soldier, draped in a Civil War-era uniform, in his house. Investigators say the historian, Dee Brecheisen, may have been a prolific looter who spotted historical sites from his plane. Brecheisen died in 2004 and although it was not clear whether the looting continued after his death, authorities exhumed the unprotected site to prevent future thefts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As an archaeologist, you want to leave a site in place for preservation ... but we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do that because it could be looted again,â&#x20AC;? Jeffery Hanson, of the Bureau of Reclamation, told The Associated Press. The remains are being studied by Bureau of Reclamation scientists, who are piecing together

information on their identities. They will eventually be reburied at other national cemeteries. Most of the men are believed to have been soldiers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fort Craig protected settlers in the West from American Indian raids and played a role in the Civil War. Union troops stationed there fought the Confederacy as it moved into New Mexico from Texas in 1862. The children buried there may have been local residents treated by doctors at the former frontier outpost, officials said. Federal officials learned of the looting in November 2004, when Don Alberts, a retired historian for Kirtland Air Force Base, tipped them off about a macabre possession heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d seen at Brecheisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home about 30 years earlier.

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Pope’s visit to bring message of hope and faith to all Christians By Victor L. Simpson The Associated Press

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI recognizes the damage and pain caused by the clergy sex abuse crisis and will seek to heal wounds during his U.S. trip next week, the Vatican’s No. 2 official said yesterday. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, in an interview with The Associated Press, said Benedict will deliver a message of “trust and hope” when he meets American clergy at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. Benedict “will try to open the path of healing and reconciliation,” said Bertone, the Vatican’s secretary of state. The abuse crisis has caused “so much suffering for the victims, for the families of the victims and above all to the church because it was a

ANDREW MEDICHINI | AP PHOTO

HEALING: Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone looks on during an interview with the Associated Press at the Vatican.

contradiction with the great educational mission of the church,” Bertone lamented during the 30-minute interview in the frescoed Treaty Hall of the Apostolic Palace. U.S. dioceses have paid out hundreds of millions of dollars in claims since the crisis began six years ago in Boston, where Cardinal Bernard Law ultimately resigned as archbishop. Nearly 14,000 molestation claims have been filed

against Catholic clergy since 1950 — a substantial chunk of them in recent years. Catholics in Boston had hoped Benedict would visit their city in the wake of the scandal. Bertone said Benedict, who will turn 81 during next week’s visit to the U.S., is fit but could not meet all the invitations from U.S. cities and had to limit himself to Washington and New York. “The pope is well, everyone sees it, all those who are near to him see his freshness,” Bertone said. Turning to security during the visit, the cardinal said he is aware of anti-papal rhetoric from Islamic extremists. But he noted that Benedict visited the predominantly Muslim nation of Turkey in 2006, just two months after he touched off a fury in the Islamic world by linking that

faith to violence in a speech in his native Germany. Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden recently accused the pope of helping in a “new Crusade,” but Bertone said “I must say the Holy Father is very tranquil and serene. ... We have faith in the means of protection the government will implement.” “He entrusts himself to God and also to his guardian angels who won’t be lacking on this trip to the United States,” Bertone said with a smile. Bertone worked as a close aide to Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger when the future pope headed the Vatican’s office supervising doctrinal orthodoxy. He then served as archbishop of Genoa before Benedict appointed him secretary of state. He now plays a highly visible role in the papacy.

North Korea, U.S. talks help ease tensions over By Gillian Wong The Associated Press

SINGAPORE — The United States and North Korea said they made good progress in talks yesterday on resolving a deadlock over a disputed inventory of the communist nation’s nuclear programs. “I would say it was a good discussion,” said U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill, the top U.S. negotiator with North Korea. Hill said he and North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Kye Gwan had “a full discussion on all issues” and agreed to report back to their respective capitals. “I think, depending on what we hear back from the capitals by tomorrow, there will be some further announcements very soon,”

WONG MAYE-E | AP PHOTO

PROGRESS: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill speaks to reporters after he arrives at the Changi International Airport on Monday in Singapore. Hill is meeting North Korean chief nuclear negotiator Kim Kye Gwan to try to break a deadlock in disarmament talks.

he said. “If all goes well, I hope we can have some further statements in Beijing tomorrow which would involve some follow-on activities,” he told reporters after the one-day

talks. Both Hill and Kim were scheduled to leave for China — North Korea’s main ally — early today, but on different flights. Kim was more upbeat, according to South Korea’s

Yonhap news agency. “Differences have been narrowed a lot,” Yonhap quoted Kim as telling Korean-speaking reporters. “I would say the talks were successful.” Neither he nor Hill provided any details. The two sides are trying to break an impasse over North Korea’s pledge to provide a full inventory of its nuclear activities and facilities. It says it provided a list in November, but the U.S. says it was incomplete. The disagreement has stalled six-nation talks on North Korea’s nuclear disarmament. Hill said ultimately the full list “will need to be submitted to the Chinese and then we’ll need to do a six-party meeting.”

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RIOT: Brazilian U.N. peacekeepers in a U.N. armored car fire rubber bullets and tear gas toward demonstrators in Port-au-Prince, yesterday Haitians stormed the presidential palace, throwing rocks and demanding the resignation of President Rene Preval over soaring food prices.

Hungry Haitians storm presidential palace in expanding By Jonathan M. Katz The Associated Press

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Hungry Haitians stormed the presidential palace yesterday to demand the resignation of President Rene Preval over soaring food prices, and U.N. peacekeepers chased them away with rubber bullets and tear gas. Food prices, which have risen 40 percent on average since mid-2007, are causing unrest around the world. But nowhere do they pose a greater threat to democracy than in Haiti, one of the world’s poorest countries where in the best of times most people struggle to fill their bellies. “I think we have made progress in stabilizing the country, but that progress is extremely fragile, highly reversible, and made even more fragile by the current socio-economic environment,” U.N. envoy Hedi Annabi said yesterday after briefing the Security Council. For months, Haitians have compared their hunger pains to “eating Clorox” because of the burning feeling in their stomachs. The most desper-

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China paramilitary police save the Olympic torchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flame By Anita Chang The Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; They wear bright blue tracksuits and Beijing Olympic organizers call them â&#x20AC;&#x153;flame attendants.â&#x20AC;? But a military bearing hints at their true pedigree: paramilitary police sent by Beijing to guard the Olympic flame during its journey around the world. Torchbearers have criticized the security detail for aggressive behavior, and a top London Olympics official simply called them â&#x20AC;&#x153;thugs.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were barking orders at me, like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Run! Stop! This! That!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and I was like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh my gosh, who are these people?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? former television host Konnie Huq told British Broadcasting Corp. radio about her encounter with the men in blue during Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leg of the relay Sunday. So far, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;29th Olympic Games Torch Relay Flame Protection Unitâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as the squad is officially known â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has kept the flame from being seized during chaotic, protest-filled runs through Paris and London.

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PROTESTS: A police officer detains a pro-Tibet demonstrator along the route of the torch relay in London. The security agents wear blue tracksuits.

Its mettle is likely to be further tested today in San Francisco, where activists protesting Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crackdown in Tibet and its human rights record have promised widespread demonstrations. Officially, Beijing has said only that the unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission was to guard the flame, in keeping with practices of past Olympic games. Members were picked from special police units of the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Armed Police, Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s internal security force. The

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SEEING DOUBLE: Mother Sushma holds her daughter Lali at their residence in Saini Sunpura, 50 kilometers (31 miles) east of New Delhi, India. The baby with two faces, two noses, two pairs of lips and two pairs of eyes was born on March 11 in a northern Indian village, where she is doing well and is being worshipped as the reincarnation of a Hindu goddess.

Baby born with 2 faces in north India, villagers worship her as a goddess By Gurinder Osan The Associated Press

SAINI SUNPURA, India â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A baby with two faces was born in a northern Indian village, where she is doing well and is being worshipped as the reincarnation of a Hindu goddess, her father said yesterday. The baby, Lali, apparently has an extremely rare condition known as craniofacial duplication, where a single head has two faces. Except for her ears, all of Laliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facial features are duplicated â&#x20AC;&#x201D; she has two noses, two pairs of lips and two pairs of eyes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My daughter is fine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; like any other child,â&#x20AC;? said Vinod Singh, 23, a poor farm worker. Lali has caused a sensation in the dusty village of Saini Sunpura, 25 miles east of New Delhi. When she left the hospital, eight hours after a normal delivery on March 11, she was swarmed by villagers, said Sabir Ali, the director of Saifi Hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She drinks milk from her two mouths and opens and shuts all the four eyes at one time,â&#x20AC;? Ali said. Rural India is deeply superstitious and the little girl is being hailed as a return of the Hindu goddess of valor, Durga, a fiery deity traditionally depicted with three eyes and many arms. Up to 100 people have been visiting Lali at her home every day to touch her feet out of respect, offer money and receive blessings, Singh told

â&#x20AC;&#x153;She drinks milk from her two mouths and opens and shuts all the four eyes at once.â&#x20AC;? Sabir Ali | director of Saifi Hospital The Associated Press. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lali is Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gift to us,â&#x20AC;? said Jaipal Singh, a member of the local village council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has brought fame to our village.â&#x20AC;? Village chief Daulat Ram said he planned to build a temple to Durga in the village. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am writing to the state government to provide money to build the temple and help the parents look after their daughter,â&#x20AC;? Ram said. Laliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s condition is often linked to serious health complications, but the doctor said she was doing well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is leading a normal life with no breathing difficulties,â&#x20AC;? said Ali, adding that he saw no need for surgery. Laliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents were married in February 2007. Lali is their first child. Singh said he took his daughter to a hospital in New Delhi where doctors suggested a CT scan to determine whether her internal organs were normal, but Singh said he felt it was unnecessary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel the need of that at this stage as my daughter is behaving like a normal child, posing no problems,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Iran has tested new generation of centrifuges By Ali Akbar Dareini The Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran â&#x20AC;&#x201D; President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced major progress in Iranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s push for nuclear power, saying yesterday that his nation was installing thousands of new uranium-enriching centrifuges and testing a much faster version of the device. Ahmadinejad said scientists were putting 6,000 new centrifuges into place, about twice

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FIGHTING FOR EDUCATION: A student, foreground right, looks on while standing near riot police officers during a protest of high school students in Paris, yesterday, against the French government plans to reform the jobs of some 8,200 teacher positions.

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Police take action against Parisian student protesters By Jean-Marie Godard The Associated Press

PARIS — Police sprayed tear gas yesterday at high-school students lobbing bottles and stones during a protest over teacher job cuts. Thousands of students marched from Paris’ Luxembourg Gardens in a rally that descended into violence for the second time in a week. Police rounded up some of the several hundred protesters yesterday. The exact number was not immediately clear. Many wore hoods or scarves to hide their faces from police. Police put the number of demonstrators at 8,500, while organizers said 20,000 people took part.

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Clinton household split on free trade with Columbia By Charles Babington The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The presidential campaign of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said yesterday that her husband, the former president, supports a free trade agreement with Colombia that his wife strenuously opposes. The acknowledgment adds new hurdles to the New York senator’s bid to woo Democratic voters in Pennsylvania and elsewhere who believe free trade agreements have eliminated thousands of U.S. jobs. On Sunday, she demoted her chief campaign strategist for his role in promoting the Colombia pact. Hillary Clinton told union activists yesterday she would do everything in her power to defeat the Colombia Free Trade Agreement now before Congress. Her campaign spokesman, Jay Carson, said in response to a query from The Associated Press that the senator’s oppo-

“Like other married couples who disagree on issues from time to time, she disagrees wtih her husband on this issue.” Jay Carson | Hilary Clinton’s Campaign Spokesman sition is “clear and firm.” He added: “Like other married couples who disagree on issues from time to time, she disagrees with her husband on this issue. President Clinton has been public about his support for Colombia’s request for U.S. trade preferences since 2000.” Bill Clinton has been his wife’s most prominent campaign surrogate and advocate for months. A high point of his presidency was passage of the North America Free Trade Agreement, which his wife now criticizes at virtually every campaign stop. White House records show that Hillary Clinton, as first lady, attended several meetings designed to build congressional support for NAFTA in the early

1990s. She says she had reservations about the pact at the time, and made her feelings known in such gatherings. Speaking about the Colombia trade deal yesterday to a Washington meeting of the Communication Workers of America, she said: “As I have said for months, I oppose the deal, I have spoken out against the deal, I will vote against the deal and I will do everything I can to urge the Congress to reject the Colombia free trade agreement.” On Sunday, Mark Penn left his post as top strategist for Clinton’s presidential campaign after it was reported he had met with Colombia’s ambassador to the United States to discuss passage of the agreement. Colombia was a

client of Penn’s large public relations firm, Burson-Marsteller. Many labor unions, including the CWA, oppose such trade deals, saying they displace U.S. jobs and encourage abuses of workers and the environment in other countries. Clinton’s Democratic rival, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, also noted his opposition to the Colombia deal when he spoke to the CWA group moments after Clinton left the stage. He said he opposes the treaty “because when organizing workers puts an organizer’s life at risk, as it does in Colombia, it makes a mockery of our labor protections.” President Bush on Monday sent the proposed Colombia deal to Congress, which has 90 days to ratify or reject it. The administration says it would help the United States by eliminating high barriers for U.S. exports to Colombia. Most Colombian products enter the United States duty-free under existing trade preference laws, the administration says.

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CONTESTED TOPIC: Gen. David Petraeu and Ambassador Ryan Crocker testify on Capitol Hill in Washington yesterday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the status of the war in Iraq.

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. general commanding the Iraq war called yesterday for an open-ended suspension of U.S. troop withdrawals this summer, reflecting concern about a recent flare-up in violence and leaving open the possibility that few, if any, additional troops will be brought home before President Bush leaves office in January. Gen. David Petraeus told a Senate hearing that he recommends a 45-day “period of consolidation and evaluation” once the extra combat forces that President Bush ordered to Iraq last year have completed their pullout in July. He did not commit to a timetable for resuming troop reductions after the 45day pause. “At the end of that period, we will commence a process of assessment to examine the conditions on the ground and, over time, determine when we can make recommendations for further reductions,” Petraeus said. He did not commit to any additional troop withdrawals beyond July. “This process will be continuous, with recommendations for further reductions made as conditions permit,” he added. “This approach does not allow establishment of a set withdrawal timetable. However, it does provide the flexibility those of us

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on the ground need to preserve the still fragile security gains our troopers have fought so hard [and] sacrificed so much to achieve.” The plan gives Petraeus maximum flexibility at a time of rising violence in Baghdad and some others parts of the country. It runs counter to Democrats’ push for a more rapid reduction in the U.S. military commitment and a faster transfer of responsibility to the Iraqi government. Petraeus said his approach takes account of the fact that security gains achieved over the past year are fragile and reversible, and he said it is intended to “form a foundation for the gradual establishment of sustainable security in Iraq.” But he did not say when he thought that goal would be reached. “Withdrawing too many forces too quickly could jeopardize the progress of the past year,” Petraeus said. Bush has said he intended to accept Petraeus’ recommendation. Tomorrow, the president will make a speech about the war, now in its sixth year, and his decision about troop levels.

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