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Trying to find a middle ground With continued Israeli violence in Gaza, a cease-fire agreement is still trying to be made | Page 6
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Writers struggling over comma splices, haphazardly placed semicolons and undeveloped ideas have a place to turn for help: The University’s Writing Center. The Writing Center, located in Moseley Hall, is a place where students, staff and faculty can bring their writing to be read and reviewed by undergrad and graduate student consultants, said Barbara Toth, director of the Center. There is no charge to use the service. Consultants read the work, then go over it with the writer in a 50-minute session, Toth said. They help with everything from grammar to developing ideas, and work with writers at every stage of the process. Sometimes they even help choose a topic before the first word is written. The 25 consultants on staff are not limited to any one type of writing either. They look at resumes and scholarship applications, research papers, lab reports and even poems and short stories. Their job is simply to help others improve their writing, Toth said. “Writing involves a writer and a reader, and
our role is to be interested, informed readers and provide feedback,” she said. “Our writing center is really built on the assumption that collaboration is part of the writing process.” The motto of the Writing Center is “writers helping writers.” That is important because it symbolizes the fact that the interaction is more peer to peer than instructor to student, Toth said. Fourth-year graduate student Kang Sun, who started working as a consultant last semester, agreed. “We’re not just professionals meeting,” Sun said. “[It’s] more democratic than the teacherstudent relationships.” Sun said it is not only the writers who benefit from the meetings, but the consultants as well. He said he learns a lot simply from reading the work of others, but is forced to stay on top of his learning in order to be prepared to help others. “I think it’s a very fulfilling exercise,” Sun said. “You get to know other people’s writing by directly participating in their writing process.”
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Ways to view the inauguration By Richard Chandler Reporter
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, Presidentelect Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the nation’s 44th president. The inauguration, which will be carried live at noon by nearly every broadcast and cable news network, is of varying importance to students and faculty on campus. Sophomore Democrat Derek Maxey said that he “definitely intends to watch the inauguration.” In contrast, junior Sarah Tomek said she will not be watching the event. “I’m a Republican,” she said.
Psychology professor Milt Hakel plans to attend the inauguration in person. According to Wood County Democratic Party Chair Mike Zickar, a number of people are planning to gather at the Cla-Zel theater to watch the event. Zickar said the gathering is open to the public, and there will be a cash bar for refreshments. The theater will open at 11 a.m. and will remain open until 10 p.m. or until “the crowd dies down,” said Zickar. For students in class during the actual inauguration, a number of networks intend to replay the event Tuesday evening.
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Students take a ‘day on’ for MLK challenge University students across the nation hope to give back to their communities on their day off By Hilary Thompson Reporter
In remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s historical service, the Office of ServiceLearning and University students and organizations are deciding to use their day off Jan. 19 to give back to the community. The Martin Luther King Challenge was started by Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., and is now a model used throughout the nation to commemorate the teachings and community service of Martin Luther King. The official slogan of having a “day on” instead of a “day off” started back in 1994. The University will be one of 126 campuses across the nation completing the MLK Service Challenge. The event, which will bring together about 120 volunteers including students, faculty and staff, begins 10 a.m. Monday with an opening ceremony. Volunteers will be broken into groups and randomly paired with a community partner and assigned a “mission” of service that will remain a secret up until volunteers open their packets. The challenge packets contain the name of the organization they will be serving and what service needs completed. The Ohio Campus Compact granted $600 to divide amongst the teams as seed money in the form of Visa gift cards. Volunteers will then face the challenge of planning and completing as much service work as possible from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. while using their limited amount of money. A closing ceremony will then take place afterwards. The Martin Luther King Committee did not do the challenge last year, but instead held a small service project of about 40 volunteers. This year Lesa Shouse, graduate assistant and head coordinator, decided to make the event larger after hearing about the MLK challenge while at an Ohio Campus Compact conference. Shouse thought it was unique because many people, like her-
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LEARNING FOR FUN: Retired chemistry professor George Clemans, shown with his wife, Edna, is taking an astronomy class this semester through the Senior Adult Grants for Education program, which allows seniors over the age of 60 to take classes at the University without paying tuition. Clemans said he enjoyed taking a ceramics class the most in the past, while his wife, Edna, said she enjoyed taking an English film class the most.
University classes without paying tuition. SAGE students do have to pay for their books and any special class fees, but other than that there are really no costs, said Stan Lewis, Director of Adult Learner Services and Evening Credit Programs at the University. Each SAGE student is also given a University e-mail account, a free parking pass and library access. SAGE officially exists because it is mandated by the Ohio code. According to the code, state colleges and universities must allow people over the age of 60 who have been residents of Ohio for a year or more to attend classes free of tuition. However, Lewis said even without the code he thinks the University would still offer the program. “I would hope we would do it anyway,” Lewis said. “I think the SAGE students really get something from it, [and] it’s a good connection for us with the com-
“One of the biggest parts of service is reflecting back on what you’ve done ...” Lesa Shouse | Committee Coord. self, probably did not know that MLK day is supposed to be a “day on.” “Service is an amazing thing for both the person who does the service and the person benefiting,” she said. “Making those connections between local organizations and the students on campus is really important. It’s a combination of learning about the community itself and shining a good light on the students here at BGSU.” Sarah Dariano, junior, created the Facebook event for the challenge because she knew it was the best way college students communicate. Besides word of mouth, the Facebook site has generated great feedback with 76 confirmed attendees and people interested in the event asking questions. Perhaps one of the most frequent questions being asked is why students should volunteer and give their time on their day off, and Dariano’s answer is simple. It is just one day you give back with no cost to yourself except giving your time back to the community, she said. “One of the biggest parts of service is reflecting back on what you’ve done and what that impact is,” Shouse said. “I really hope the students are able to take away a better understanding of the community they are part of now as BGSU students and also have a better understanding of Martin Luther King’s teachings and how those connect to this day.” It is the quality of compassion that Martin Luther King possessed that students should try to imitate if even just for this one day off, Dariano said.
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munity as well, to have some engagement.” Funding for the program is non-existent, because none is required. SAGE students are not actually registered for any classes, they just attend.. The only criteria are the professor has to give permission and there must be space in the class. Lewis said obtaining permission from professors is rarely a problem, though. “I don’t know that I’ve ever had anybody refuse except if there is no physical space for them to sit,” Lewis said. “In most cases faculty are pleased to have these students in classes.” SAGE students also do not have to do homework or take tests or exams, but this doesn’t mean they don’t have to do it,
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Police respond to Fricker’s break-in Bowling Green Police have five people in custody after responding to an early morning break-in at Fricker’s Restaurant. Police received a burglary alarm at 4:13 a.m. yesterday morning from the restaurant on East Wooster Street and located an open door, as well as a suspicious vehicle entering the area. After questioning an employee from BP, investigators learned that a few minutes before officers arrived, two white males in a two-door red vehicle had been driving around the building. A red Ford Probe was located at the Buckeye Budget with tire marks surrounding the vehicle, which were determined to be the same tracks found by BP and Fricker’s. Police then entered the Buckeye Budget, and upon entering the suspects’ room, it was discovered a male occupant had jumped out the rear window. The case is still under investigation, however police believe the suspects are associated with a string of recent Findlay break-ins.
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makes two appointments with the Writing Center for every paper she has to write. Lingro said she has always had trouble writing, but since she started working with the Center she has passed every paper and is starting to feel more confident. “I wasn’t good [at writing] at all, and now I feel really good,” Lingro said. It wasn’t easy at first for Lingro, but she said once she got matched up with the right consultant the sessions became more beneficial and she began to get a better grasp on writing. “[My consultant] kind of learns how I write and it’s really comfortable,” Lingro said. Along with face to face sessions, the Center offers online and satellite consultations. They also hold workshops each semester, and even have a virtual writing center at www.secondlife.com. Last semester the Center opened a Business Writing Center for students in the College of Business, and they also helped start up an entirely new center in Xi’an, China. With the Writing Center getting a lot of use and growing each year, it may seem like there are no problems. However, Toth said one is that some students don’t use the Writing Center because they think it indicates an inability to write. “I think one of the misconceptions is that we only work with poor writers,” Toth said. Toth said another problem is simply that the center is not equipped to handle much more growth. They do not have the resources to hire more staff or move to a bigger location.
Sun said another aspect of his job that really stands out to him is how busy he is. He said when he started work last semester he expected to have a lot of down time, but that has not been the case at all. “Students are making very good use of the Writing Center,” Sun said. “I was occupied from day one to the last day.” With about 1,000 online and 7,000 face-to-face submissions each year, the University’s Writing Center is the busiest in Ohio, Toth said. “It’s a popular support mechanism,” Toth said. “Everybody needs to write.” While walk-ins at the Center are accepted, appointments are recommended, Toth said. “We’re a busy, busy writing center,” she said. “If you were to walk in, the likelihood is that there wouldn’t be an available consultant.” When appointments are made, consultants and writers are not just randomly thrown together. Each consultant has an area of expertise, and whenever possible, writers are matched up with the consultant that best fits their needs. Debbie Hine, Writing Center secretary, is the one who sets up all the appointments and makes those matches. “The main thing we try to do at the front desk is find out what the student’s needs are,” Hine said. “By asking the first question, ‘What are you working on?,’ it’s taking an interest in the student. When a match can be made, I absolutely know the experience for the student will be better.” While there are no statistics directly showing the benefits of using the Writing Center, feedback from students and faculty, and simply the fact that the Center remains busy, show it is effective, Hine said. “These comments indicate to me that, yes, you will have a much better paper and more confidence overall,” Hine said. “We have to always hope that if it’s important enough to keep coming they must be getting a reward.” Freshman Brittany Lingro
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WASHINGTON — Unpopular but unbowed, President George W. Bush defended his tumultuous two terms in a farewell address to the nation yesterday night, claiming a hard-won record of achievement. Reaching back to the Sept. 11 attacks, when the public rallied behind him, Bush declared the United States will “never tire, never falter and never fail.” MANUEL BALCE CENETA | AP PHOTO Leaving office with the NEAR THE END: President George W. Bush delivers his farewell address to the nation highest disapproval rating since Richard Nixon, Bush from the East Room of the White House in Washington. said, “You may not agree with some of the tough decisions Capitol will be a man whose way toward the White House I have made, but I hope you history reflects the enduring residence. Then, he returned can agree that I was willing to promise of our land,” he said. to the room — full of Cabinet make the tough decisions.” Defiant until the end, secretaries and allies, advisA bookend to eight years the nation’s 43rd president ers and friends — still on their indelibly marked by terror- claimed foreign policy suc- feet, cheering. Bush and first ism, two wars and recessions, cesses in Iraq and Afghanistan lady Laura Bush greeted the the 13-minute speech was while crediting his adminis- guests. Across the room, their Bush’s last opportunity before tration with improving pub- daughter, Barbara, wiped he leaves office Tuesday to lic schools, creating a new away tears with both hands. defend his presidency and Medicare prescription drug Her sister, Jenna Hager, craft a first draft of his legacy benefit and finding more touched her on her shoulder for historians. He spoke from money for veterans. With the as their father said his final the East Room of the White United States facing the worst farewell. Bush’s presidency began House with just 112 hours left financial crisis in generations, Bush said his White House with the worst terrorist attack in office. His next scheduled public took “decisive measures” to on U.S. soil and ends with the worst economic collapse in appearance will be greet- safeguard the economy. The bottom line, Bush said, three generations. ing President-elect Barack “These are very tough times Obama on Inauguration Day is there have been “good days at the White House’s North and tough days” during his for hardworking families, but the toll would be far worse if term. Portico. On that, even his critics we had not acted,” he said. Seemingly upbeat and con“All Americans are in this fident, Bush called the inau- would agree. Self-assurance gave way to together. And together, with guration of Obama, the first black president, a “moment of nostalgia as soon as Bush left determination and hard work, hope and pride” for America. the podium. He walked alone we will restore our economy “Standing on the steps of the down the red-carpeted hall- to the path of growth.”
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Lewis said; they are encouraged to complete assignments to receive feedback. They are also expected to actively take part in discussions and contribute to the classes. Lewis said about 40 classes per year are taken through the SAGE program, or about 12 to 15 each semester. He said he is surprised more people do not take advantage of the opportunity. “I would think in this community there would be more people interested in doing that,” he said. Other than simply learning there are also social and health benefits associated with staying active and taking the classes, Lewis said.
George Clemans, a retired chemistry professor from the University, takes classes through SAGE almost every semester. He said it is fun and well worth the time. Clemans is currently taking an astronomy course. “The University and the state of Ohio deserve a lot of credit based on my experience,” Clemans said. “It’s like being a kid in a candy store. All the classes I was never able to take as an undergrad I’m now able to take.” Clemans said he always had an interest in ceramics, but was never really able to pursue it while he was in school. After he retired, he signed up for ceramics classes through SAGE and he now has a ceramics studio in his basement. “It really gives you an oppor-
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tunity to explore so many different things,” he said. Clemans said one of the nice parts of the program is that there is really no pressure, which makes learning more fun. “When you don’t have the pressure of tests and deadlines, taking classes can bring a lot of enjoyment,” he said. Clemans said having SAGE students in the classroom is also good for the younger generation. “Having old fogies in the class, believe it or not, can really give a different perspective,” he said. Clemans said in one particular class the subject was The Cold War, and since he and his wife actually lived through it and knew what it was like, they brought a whole new dimen-
SERVICE From Page 1 “Look at all he did for people and communities,” Dariano said. “If students were even 10 percent as passionate as he was, look at what we could all achieve.” In the future, the Office of
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sion and understanding to the class. “It was nostalgia for us, not history,” he said. Clemans’ wife, Edna, also takes classes through SAGE. When she was an undergraduate student at Mary Washington College in Virginia there was no such thing as a film major, but now she is able to take film classes at the University. “Every semester I look to see if there is something I want to take,” Edna said. She said she really enjoys taking the classes, and does not really have anything bad to say about the program. “I don’t have any negatives,” she said. “I enjoy the students and I enjoy the faculty members. I really have always liked school, so this is a continuation.” Service-Learning hopes to also create a similar day of service on Make A Difference Day in the fall. If any students wish to participate on Monday, have new ideas or are interested in starting the Make A Difference Day of Service, contact the Office of Service-Learning at slbgsu@bgsu.edu.
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Community growth through food By Kate Snyder Assistant Campus Editor
A fresh fruit and vegetable phenomenon is growing around Northwest Ohio. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) was created to help sustain smaller farms as well as build stronger relationships between a community and its farmers. Co-creaters Cindy Huguley and farmer Kurt Bench were in Hanna Hall last night to present their project. “When you think about food, you think about Kroger,” Huguley said. CSA is a project based on community members buying shares of fruits and vegetables before the planting season. Farmers then plant their seeds and when the harvest begins, those who bought the share can pick up their food every week. This kind of project is bigger in other cities, but it’s not so prevalent in Northwest Ohio, Huguley said.
Pick-up locations vary from schools or churches, but Bench’s farm, Elmore Farm and John Riehm’s farms usually drop the food off at Farmer’s Markets in Perrysburg and Bowling Green. Riehm also said his Tiffin farm, Riehm Farm, practiced organic growing methods, making their produce more nutritious. “You want to get as high nutrition as you can without the chemicals,” Riehm said. “I think [if] you get the chemicals off there you get the full flavor of fruit.” The farms grow an eclectic array of fruits and vegetables, including sweet corn, asparagus, lettuce, snap peas, tomatoes, zucchini and strawberries. Huguley said she shops less because she receives so much produce weekly and she cooks it all at home. “I’ve definitely seen a shift in my eating patterns,” she said. One bulk of produce, or share, is designed to feed a family of four. “On average we try to put eight types of vegetables in the box,
usually,” Bench said. But he also said the variety of fruit or vegetables depends on the quality of the growing season. Some weeks people might end up with more corn and less peas, Bench said. Half-shares are also available, as well as varied payment options. Buyers can pay conventionally or volunteer at the respective farm and work off their bill. The farms are always eager to take volunteers, Huguley said. “By teaching people, we learn,” Bench said. That connection with the community is another aspect CSA farmers are looking for. Bench said it’s easier for people to know what was going in their food when they know their farmers, and that relationship can bond a community. He then told a story about a Farm Day potluck he helped put together, and how the town came together to just have fun eating food and shooting the breeze. “Those kind of experiences are what I’m trying to promote,” Bench said.
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If a farmer could grow you anything, what would you want? “Warm weather.”
“Dark chocolate.”
“A double chocolate chip frappuccino from Starbucks.”
“Love.”
STEPHANIE SEIM, Sophomore, Education
RICKY ESPOSITO, Junior, Film Production
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Obama won’t fix all Don’t give up on finding a job, instead find our problems, but ways to better prepare yourself for a career he’ll be a good start By Alyson Murphy U-Wire
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It should go without saying that the next president faces a bevy of difficult issues as he takes office in just a few days. After working as a staff member for four months on Barack Obama’s presidential campaign in Ohio, and after having several months to cool off and collect my thoughts, I can sum up why I and so many millions of other young, college-aged individuals put aside our lives to help elect our new president. The fundamental difference between Obama and Republican opponent John McCain went beyond the mere left-right partisan paradigm; what Obama possessed that McCain sorely lacked was a calm, even-keeled temperament. As Obama prepares to take on one of the worst economic crises in our nation’s history, tackle two overseas wars and a volatile situation in Gaza, the climate crisis, and the b a l l o on i n g federal budget deficit, A merica ns should feel confident in Obama for precisely the reason above stated. After eight grueling years of a president who refused to take responsibility when he was wrong and almost never changed course, particularly in regards to foreign policy, even when the conditions on the ground and the reports from his commanders dictated it, what America needs is a president with a penchant for sober, intellectual consideration of his options. Despite Obama’s redeeming qualities, there is already much seething on the left over perceived slights committed by the Obama transition and inaugural teams. Most of the criticism is, in a word, overblown. To begin with, many antiwar activists are critical of Obama’s selections for positions of national security, combined with what they perceive to be his backing off of positions he took on foreign policy during the campaign. What these criticisms miss is that Obama was never a dyedin-the-wool liberal on any issue, least of all foreign policy. Obama is shaping up to be
as president — and has indeed always been — a pragmatist and a realist.While these are both admittedly loaded words, they are telling about the direction that Obama intends to take his administration over the next four (or hopefully eight) years. It appears that his administration will be a repudiation of the reactionary and ideological politics that have robbed our country of its economic prosperity and international prestige during the Bush years. The Obama campaign saw an unprecedented interest among young people in terms of both voter turnout and volunteer interest. I saw it myself in Portsmouth, Ohio, where a traditionally apathetic commuter school, Shawnee State University, was transformed, through the persistent efforts of students and professors working in tandem, into a hotbed of political activism culminating in the university hosting the only event with Obama to touch deep SouthernOhio. I had the honor of speaking at that event, and I saw on the faces of those students a hunger and a passion unlike any I’ve seen before. W h i l e the passion among young people is something to be celebrated, its celebration must also come with this caveat: we have only gotten one man elected. Obama does not offer a panacea for the world’s problems, and we must prepare ourselves for the inevitable disappointments of his term in office. I trust he will be a good president, even a transformative one, but we return to our civic apathy and political sloth not only at our own peril, but at the peril of future generations. Our generation has always taken for granted the hegemony of American democracy in the world, and the long-term solvency of the American economy. We are now being rudely awakened from this halcyon dream, and not a moment too soon. It appears that things will get worse before they get better, but far from being a reason for despair, this is a reason to rally for the same reasons we rallied during the 2008 election cycle. Change is at hand, but only if we reach out and grab it.
“It appears that things will get worse before they get better, but far from being a reason for despair, this is a reason to rally for the same reasons we rallied during the 2008 election cycle.”
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Students striving to find that perfect job in 2009 are facing the disconcerting realization that they will be graduating into a weakened economy with increasing unemployment and no fast fix to resolve the recession. Financial troubles have people with decades of experience being laid off, which means the unemployed will begin vying for the same job opportunities as students come May. According to an article on CNNMoney.com, an additional 2 million jobs could be shed in addition to the 2.6 million last year. What then can a student do, with only a diploma to speak of, in order to ensure that he or she has the skills necessary to set him or her apart from other individuals that may have the real world experience in excess
that the student lacks? Students entering the workforce this year, amid oaths to lose weight or quit smoking, should say “screw you, recession” and refuse to allow their dreams to be buried underneath the burden of financial woes. Instead of applying for every and any possible job, take the time to research ways to better yourself, and in turn, your resume. Instead of looking at the job search as an impossible feat, look at the fledgling options as the opportunity to creatively explore other paths that you would never dare consider. There is no denying that jobs are scarce, and more than likely, the competition is overly experienced. Can’t find the job as a writer promised by your journalism degree? Try joining a nonprofit and then blogging online about the experience. Is your accounting degree get-
ting lost behind resumes touting 20 years of experience? Take a year to try your hand in sales or marketing. Speak to a local firm about the possibility of creating your own internship. Burned out on the idea that your English degree is worthless without an MFA program to back you up? Try your hand at writing for a Web site or work in a local library. Finally give yourself the time to write that best seller you always dreamed of. The ruthless truth is that our economy is crumbling and job opportunities are slim so take a year to volunteer or work in global service. Try out a career that always interested you but never fit in with a prospective major. No matter how thankless the unpaid internship may be or how far-fetched a certain career path may seem, a unique experience gained will set one resume apart from the mass of ordinary, run-of-the-mill summer jobs.
Confidence, creativity and a willingness to take risks are valuable skills in almost any field, and the job crisis may be the perfect opportunity to prove that a person has the dexterity and determination to accomplish anything no matter how difficult or obscure the task. Students should go into the job market of 2009 flexible and up for anything. Take each day one at a time, jump hurdle after hurdle, try something new. Live this year not as if the financial world is falling apart but instead avow to build the life you always envisioned from the bottom up. The pencil-pushing jobs will be there in droves when our economy finally rights itself. Explore your options, test your limitations. The job you choose come May need not be your greatest aspiration but will prove to be a mere stepping stone into all your dreams.
Inauguration unknowingly centered on civil rights By Derrick Skaug U-Wire
“I’ve been looking forward to the inauguration of Barack Obama. I’ll have a front row seat in what is an historic moment for the country.” These are some of President Bush’s finest words during his tenure as our leader. Although some — myself included — may never view him as anything close to a decent leader, this statement should remind us all that he is a decent man. He is able to understand the historical importance of this election and what it means to the country. It is very fitting that Barack Obama will be inaugurated the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Indeed, the dream has come full circle. The battle is far from over, but this election is as big of a victory as any for racial equality in the history of our country. This election of hope seemed unimaginable when hope itself seemed to die with John F. Kennedy in Dallas. When Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, no one could foresee the inauguration of another leader of change, President-elect Barack Obama. Forty years after the untimely death of presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy, Obama’s campaign ended in transformative victory. I am a progressive white male. Though I did not vote for Hillary Clinton during primary season, to see her elected as the first woman president would have made me extremely proud of our country. Although I have little respect for Republican Sarah Palin as a leader or the policies she supports, I would have still
been proud to see a woman sworn in as vice president. My attitude goes deeper than simply having pride in token leaders. To vote for someone solely because of an irrelevant personal factor, be it race, sex or even religion, is wrong. What this historic inauguration signals to many is that our democracy works. People understand that their leaders do not have to have the same color skin, religion or sex as them. When JFK ran for president in 1960, he had to defend his Catholic faith, stating that he believed, “in an America ... where no public official
either requests or accepts instructions on public policy from the pope.” Nearly 50 years later, suspecting that Joe Biden’s Catholic faith detracts from his ability to lead the country is considered insulting and childish. Joe Biden’s election as our first Catholic vice president is progress, but religious discrimination still exists. Republican Mitt Romney had to defend his Mormon faith in 2008. Hopefully, the same progress toward tolerance will extend to all religious beliefs. The Civil Rights Movement was and continues to be a
slow, long and bloody battle. We owe our freedoms today to the Civil War, several constitutional amendments, debates, legislative accomplishments and sadly even assassinations. Maybe all Americans should take Bush’s lead and put partisan politics and ideologies aside. With him, we all should feel just a little pride in our country and what we as a nation accomplished in the 2008 election. I firmly believe that the sacrifices of all Americans who fought against oppressive inequalities will be honored on Jan. 20.
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Bailout money Caroline Kennedy to get released wants Clinton’s seat $350 billion to be put towards economy and helping homeowners WASHINGTON — Congress laid the foundation for President-elect Barack Obama’s economic recovery plan yesterday with remarkable speed, clearing the way for a new infusion of bailout cash for the financial industry while majority Democrats proposed spending increases and tax cuts totaling a whopping $825 billion. Two days after Obama personally lobbied for release of $350 billion in bailout funds, the Senate narrowly turned aside a bid to block the money. Across the Capitol, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. said, “Immediate job creation and then continuing job creation� were the twin goals of the separate stimulus legislation. It recommends tax cuts for businesses and individuals while pouring billions into areas such as health care, education, energy and highway construction. She and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., have pledged to have the economic stimulus bill ready for Obama’s signature by mid-February. Both houses debated Obama’s call to release another $350 billion from the financial bailout package, but the Senate vote was the triumph he had sought.
Despite bipartisan anger over the Bush administration’s handling of the program to date, Democratic allies of the incoming president prevailed on a 52-42 roll call. The vote followed a commitment by Obama to use as much as $100 billion of the funds to help homeowners facing foreclosure proceedings. The money will be available in less than two weeks, at a time when there is fresh evidence of shakiness among banks. The 44th president-to-be was at his transition office across town from the Capitol — and President Bush relegated to the role of virtual onlooker — as events played out at the dawn of a new Democratic era in government. Obama has called for swift and bold action to confront an economic debacle unrivaled since the Great Depression. The president-elect, who travels to hardhit Ohio today to promote his economic program, also announced he would convene a “fiscal responsibility summit� in February to focus on long-term problems with the economy and the skyrocketing costs of benefit programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
NEW YORK (AP) — As the governor considers a replacement for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Caroline Kennedy has spoken repeatedly of her “relationships� in Washington and her desire to use them on New York’s behalf. Certainly, the 51-year-old political neophyte has some powerful connections, including a special relationship with President-elect Barack Obama, an uncle who is a dean of the Senate, and acquaintances who can help her raise tens of millions of dollars. But with New York in a desperate scramble for federal funds amid an economic meltdown, it is unclear how much clout Kennedy would actually wield as a freshman senator in a place with rigid seniority rules. “Frankly, when it comes to getting things done for one’s state, it’s more a matter of hard work than connections,� said Thomas Mann, a Brookings Institution congressional scholar. Still, on Capitol Hill, relationships matter. Already, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has spoken publicly in Kennedy’s favor. And Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., told The New York Times on Wednesday that she would be thrilled to have Kennedy on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, which Boxer heads. “So much of politics is personal,� said former Democratic Sen.
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Bob Kerrey of Nebraska. “Liking somebody matters.� Many observers agree that Obama owes Kennedy for delivering a key endorsement at a vital moment in his primary campaign. She became a familiar face on the Obama campaign trail and was one of just three people picked to head his vice-presidential search. Asked last month on “Meet the Press� whether Kennedy should be appointed to the Senate, Obama called her “one of my dearest friends� but added that he was staying out of New York politics.
Kellogg pulls crackers from stores due to peanut butter recall
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ATLANTA (AP) — Concerns over consumer exposure to salmonella intensified yesterday, a day after Kellogg Co. asked stores to stop selling its peanut butter sandwich crackers until the food maker can figure out if the peanut paste is contaminated. The national salmonella outbreak has sickened more than 430 people in 43 states, including Ohio, and may have contributed to five deaths. Kellogg gets at least some of its paste from Lynchburg, Va.based Peanut Corp. of America, which has recalled 21 lots of peanut butter made since July 1 at its plant in Blakely, Ga., because of possible contamination from the bacteria. While not going so far as issuing a recall, Kellogg asked stores nationwide to remove the crackers sold under its Austin and Keebler brands and urged consumers not to eat
those products until regulators have completed an investigation into Peanut Corp. Kellogg, based in Battle Creek, Mich., said it hasn’t found problems or received complaints about those products. “We are taking these voluntary actions out of an abundance of caution,� Kellogg CEO David Mackay said in a news release. The products being removed include Austin and Keebler toasted peanut butter sandwich crackers, peanut butter and jelly sandwich crackers, cheese and peanut butter sandwich crackers, and peanut butter-chocolate sandwich crackers. Peanut Corp. also sells bulk supplies to institutions including schools, nursing homes and hospitals. Health officials in Minnesota and Virginia have linked two deaths each to the outbreak and
“We are taking these voluntary actions out of an abundance of caution.� David Mackay | Kellogg CEO Idaho has reported one. All five were adults who had salmonella when they died, though their causes of death haven’t been determined. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak may have contributed. In Ohio, the state Health Department has reported 57 cases, including 14 people hospitalized. There are about 2,000 types of salmonella, the nation’s leading cause of food poisoning. About 40,000 cases are reported each year.
CDC officials say the bacteria in this outbreak has been genetically fingerprinted as the typhimurium type, which is among the most common sources of salmonella food poisoning. Salmonella typhimurium is considered a year-round problem because it’s found in meat and eggs, unlike some other types associated with vegetables that causes illnesses more seasonally. Peanut Corp. of America said none of the peanut butter being recalled is sold through retail stores, but is made for distribution to institutions, food service industries and private label food companies. The peanut butter is sold under the brand name Parnell’s Pride and by the King Nut Co. as King Nut. King Nut Co. is based in Solon, Ohio. FDAcomplianceofficerSandra
Williams said Kellogg’s move is known as a stop-sale order and isn’t as serious as a recall. Neither Williams nor a Kellogg spokesman could say how many units would be pulled, but Williams said, “It’s a very large volume.� Kellogg spokeswoman Kris Charles said yesterday morning that the company is not concerned about any other products, like cookies that contain peanut butter or peanut paste, because they do not use products from Peanut Corp. or America in their production and do not make them at the same plant. Nationally, all the illnesses began between Sept. 3 and Dec. 29, but most were sickened after Oct. 1. Most people develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts four to seven days, and most people recover without treatment.
Disguised thief robs students in classroom MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a man disguised in a wig burst into a classroom and robbed students at gunpoint at a small private college in Memphis. LeMoyne-Owen College President Johnnie Watson says 18 students were in the English classroom when the man barged in yesterday. Watson says the man — who had a handgun — ordered students to toss their purses and wallets on the floor. He then fled the campus. No shots were fired and no one was hurt. Police searched the campus and the surrounding, inner-city neighborhood but made no immediate arrests. The campus was temporarily locked down and classes were canceled for the rest of the day. The school has about 800 students. Watson says the gunman was photographed by campus security cameras.
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Israeli violence in Gaza City continues
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AFTERMATH: Smoke from Israeli bombardment is seen on the outskirts of Gaza City yesterday. Israeli tanks shelled downtown Gaza City yesterday as well.
Israeli artillery shells hit the U.N. headquarters; residents are increasingly terrified, deaths mount RACHEL JONES | AP PHOTO
OIL SQUEEZE: A view of the oil refinery in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Friday, Aug. 22, 2008. Squeezed by slumping crude prices, Venezuela is reaching out to same multinational oil companies it once demonized as imperialist profiteers in hopes of reviving a state oil company drained by years of bankrolling President Hugo Chavez’s public programs.
Venezuela turns to major oil companies CABIMAS, Venezuela (AP) — Squeezed by slumping crude prices, Venezuela is reaching out to the multinational oil companies it once demonized as imperialist profiteers. Venezuela is soliciting bids from the world’s major oil companies to extract heavy crude from vast deposits in its Orinoco River region. Despite President Hugo Chavez’s criticism of U.S.style capitalism, it has become clear that state-owned Petroleos de Venezuela SA needs both the cash and expertise of Big Oil. These international oil companies have made windfall profits in recent years, but analysts doubt many will want to invest again given Chavez’s history of seizing foreign stakes in Venezuela’s oil. “When it comes to Venezuela, there’s still going to be a lot of skepticism,” said Greg Priddy, a global oil analyst at the Eurasia Group in Washington D.C. “Chavez is still there and you haven’t had a change in government.” Venezuela’s oil wealth funded a bonanza of social spending that has made Chavez a populist hero not only in Venezuela, but across much of Latin America. But times have changed since Chavez nationalized Venezuela’s last privately run oil fields in Orinoco in May 2007, shouting
“When it comes to Venezuela, there’s still going to be a lot of skepticism. Chavez is still there and you haven’t had a change in government.” Greg Priddy | Global Oil Analyst “Down with the U.S. empire!” as Russian-made fighter jets streaked overhead. The government took majority control of those projects, siphoning off more of the profits and reducing private companies to minority partners. Exxon Mobil Corp. and ConocoPhillips pulled out altogether, while Chevron Corp. and others begrudgingly accepted the new terms. Venezuela’s oil industry has stagnated under Chavez. Thousands of veteran employees with critical expertise were fired for backing an oil strike in an attempt to oust Chavez from office, even as the payroll expanded by more than half since 2002 to 70,400. Chavez has turned PDVSA into an allpurpose social service agency. An urban development arm builds houses, and a subsidiary sells milk, chicken and beans at metro stations and plazas. Chavez even gave PDVSA the task of training Venezuela’s Olympic team.
The neglect of the company’s core business is evident along the eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo, where for every few pump jacks pulling crude, another one hovers motionless above an abandoned well. Here in the petroleum heartland — home to 78 billion barrels of Venezuela’s most accessible reserves — machinery lies broken amid the weeds along muddy lakeside roads. Steam hisses from rusted pipes. PDVSA insists output is steady at an average 3.3 million barrels a day. But according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, to which Venezuela belongs, production has dropped 16 percent since Chavez won office in 1998 and averaged 2.4 million barrels a day last year. Chavez has talked often of partnerships with the state oil companies of Iran and Russia — but falling oil prices have left these countries with less cash to spend on distant projects.
“There is no international financing in sight for Venezuela,” said Heliodoro Quintero, Venezuela’s former OPEC representative, who says the only option left is to seek help from the very companies Chavez spurned. PDVSA is in an extremely tight spot, with oil prices plummeting more than 70 percent since July. Venezuela’s heavy crude is particularly expensive to extract — not a problem when prices were sky-high. Now shrinking profit margins make it harder to finance production. Venezuela also needs new upgraders to make this extraheavy crude refineable — which is why PDVSA is requiring bidders to help build three of the facilities. Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez each would cost $6 billion, to be completed by 2014. PDVSA says it has invited bids for minority stakes in projects to explore seven areas of the Orinoco delta, and that 19 companies, including Chevron Corp., Total SA, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Petroleo Brasileiro SA, spent $2 million each for a “data package” of technical information about the deposits. But it remains unclear whether any have actually presented bids. Chavez’s history of nationalizations and tax hikes is surely fresh on the oil executives’ minds.
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli artillery shells struck the U.N. headquarters in the Gaza Strip yesterday, setting a food warehouse ablaze and drawing a sharp rebuke from the visiting U.N. chief who called it an “outrage.” Another Israeli bombardment killed Hamas’ head of security. The attack added to a day of deadly chaos pitting Israeli troops against Islamic militants. Terrified residents huddled in shelters and stairwells, or scooped up toddlers and fled on foot. After nightfall, shells landed near Gaza City’s Quds Hospital, where many families had sought refuge, and the building caught fire, forcing staff to evacuate hundreds of people. According to a hospital medic, some patients were pushed down the street on gurneys; a few held white flags. The destruction added to what aid groups say is a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and ratcheted up tensions between Israel and the international community even as diplomats indicated progress in cease-fire talks. Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni was departing last night for Washington to discuss a
Gaza cease-fire with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The United States and Egypt have been working to forge an agreement to end 20 days of bitter fighting. The U.N. compound, made up of workshops and warehouses as well as offices, was struck about a half-dozen times over a roughly two-hour period while more than 700 civilians were sheltering there, said John Ging, head of Gaza operations for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency. The civilians were huddling in the compound’s vocational training center when it was struck by a tank round or an artillery shell, causing the three injuries, Ging said. Throughout this time, he said, U.N. officials were frantically contacting Israeli officials to urge an end to the firing on the U.N. compound. The attack triggered a raging fire that engulfed a warehouse and destroyed thousands of pounds of food and other aid intended for Gaza’s beleaguered citizens. Workers with fire extinguishers and Palestinian firefighters, some wearing bulletproof jackets, struggled to douse flames and tugged bags of flour from the debris.
Egypt calls for cease-fire CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — A top Israeli envoy delivered his country’s stance on a cease-fire agreement in Gaza to Egyptian mediators trying to seal a truce yesterday. The Iranian president said the fighting showed Israel’s continued existence in the region is “not feasible.” The development came as the U.N. Secretary-General Ban Kimoon pressed Israel on a ceasefire, and Gulf leaders gathered in Saudi Arabia to discuss the conflict. Meanwhile, Israeli troops pushed deeper into densely populated Gaza City on the 20th day of the offensive to rout out Hamas militants. Israeli tanks shelled the crowded downtown, sending ter-
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It’s a rags-to-riches dream scheme. Plucked from Wherever, Ohio or Whocares, Mont., a girl with a great voice or a guy that is the best dancer he knows could be rocketed to fame and fortune in a matter of hours. Waking up in their beds one day and being interviewed by “Rolling Stone” the next. Shows like “American Idol,” “So You Think You Can Dance” (or SYTYCD to those in the know), “America’s Got Talent,” “America’s Best Dance Crew” and an army of others insist that it’s that easy. But not taking them up on their offer could lead to major regret. 2003 was Toledo’s Stacy Rankin’s shot at instant stardom. At 24, she knew that this could be her last shot to prove herself to familiar judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell
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Frankie’s Inner City Tonight at 9 p.m. at Frankie’s Inner City, hear the sounds of Megaton Hammer with their signature style of southern-stoner-punkmetal music. There will also be performances from Smoke Theory, Harlequin Ghost Pipe and Dethrats. Tickets are $5 for those 21 and over.
ELSEWHERE Perrysburg This weekend at Fat Fish Blue home of the Funny Bone, see comedian Bob Biggerstaff. He has entertained audiences around the world, and was a national finalist in comedy competitions such as Comedy Central’s “Open Mic Fight” and HBO’s “The Lucky 21.”
Sylvania Today and tomorrow at the Owens Community College Walter E. Terhune Gallery, visit an exhibition featuring work from gifted artists throughout Ohio, titled “Who Do You Love?”
THEY SAID IT “A speech should be like a dress on a beautiful woman long enough to cover the important parts and short enough to keep your interest.” —Martin Bashir
and she would have to drive eight hours to try and see them. The closest auditions were in New York where 11,000 eager applicants for the show stood side by side with Rankin for almost two days on the Jacob Javits Center’s sidewalks. Constant rumors swarmed throughout the crowd that not everyone would be able to try out, and the August heat baked the corner of 11th and 34th, where Rankin would sleep that night to hold her spot in line. Rankin woke at dawn the next morning with the rest of the contestants as the “American Idol” staff told them that auditions would start at 10 a.m. What happened next must have been some kind of noise explosion. 11,000 people rev ving up their vocal cords to sing classic ballads, or maybe it was “At Last” which Rankin admitted was banned by the producers of the show early
New year, new slate — new outlook By Matt Liasse Pulse Reporter
Just as the first of the year was rung in with a 10 second countdown and a giant glass ball dropping in New York City, plenty of University students began their clean slate as they welcomed in 2009. A common activity for many after sharing their midnight kiss and taking a swig of their first drink of the new year was to set goals and resolutions to keep themselves at a better pace than previous years. They decided early how they would like to live daily in the upcoming year. Whether the resolution is the common “get exercising to look better in a bathing suit for Spring Break,” or the “less trips to Starbucks and more bottles of water a day,” students all around campus are holding themselves more accountable than they did before the chime of the new year, if they didn’t already slip up on Jan. 2. Freshman Sarah Rutz, who
celebrated the start of 2009 with hundreds of other people at a concert, set 38 goals to keep herself on track, which she wrote in a note on her Facebook profile. The list she compiled consisted of some small deeds, such as meeting new people, learning guitar and skateboarding more, whereas some of her wishes are a bit more time consuming, such as figuring out a major she is more comfortable with, learning as much as she possibly can about music and becoming more organized. “I think I make them just so I can have something to work toward each year,” Rutz said. “By the end of the year, I can see what I’ve accomplished.” Rutz even has asked her friends to help her achieve many of the goals she has set for herself. She finds that having people to hold her accountable and to work on such goals with, can help motivate her to succeed. Sophomore Brian Kuhn said that working toward a goal is “a
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The timeless tale of a very curious man If movies are stories meant to take us on a journey, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is one that enchants us with a unique perspective on the mystery of human life. With a story that utilizes over two and a half hours and a seamless blend of makeup and visual effects, “Benjamin Button” is the life story of a man who ages in reverse. Born as a tiny old man with crippled bones, Brad Pitt portrays Benjamin Button, who instead of growing older with time, gets physically younger. You might imagine that his views on life are much differ-
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FOREVER YOUNG: Brad Pitt stars as Benjamin Button, a man who ages backward in one of the most renown films of 2008.
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Setting trends, staying warm
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BUNDLE UP: By incorporating fashion pieces such as bubble vests and trench coats into winter wardrobes, students can stay warm while looking trendy at the same time.
Despite the 2009 frigid temperatures, fashion keeps students looking hot By Derris Cameron Pulse Reporter
As we settle into 2009, we are still dealing with a slow economy — causing many shoppers to chip away at their shopping budget. Students are especially hit hard as books and tuition prices continue to soar. Many designers have responded to the economic problems by creating functional designs. Many of these items can be worn in multiple seasons and in various
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on. “The audition was nothing like what you see on T.V.,” Rankin said. “[The audition] with Randy, Simon and Paula is the third round and they obviously push some people through to make a better show.” After being given 30 seconds to perform she was told she didn’t make the cut. “They said, Thank you for coming out, we’re not taking anyone from this group,” Rankin said. And that was that. Another long drive back to Ohio. Though Stacy Rankin didn’t get to see the judges in the f lesh, Michelle Glazer, University graduate student and former president of the University Dance Alliance, stepped up to one of the final rounds in “So You Think You Can
styles. Here are a few outerwear trends to protect you from the BG wind and ice storms: Bubble Vest Hunters a nd outdoor enthusiasts first became enamored with the Bubble Vest in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. The vest provided protection from the elements without restricting arm or upper body movements. Before long, vests began to show up in
music videos and winter runways. Many shoppers find the Bubble Vest to be an alternative to bulky jackets and chunky coats. Today’s top designers are refreshing the classic piece by incorporating pattern combinations and textures. Bubble Vests normally serve as a layering piece. Try a vest over sweaters and hooded
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1. RYAN ADAMS — “COME PICK ME UP” 2. THE BE GOOD TANYAS — “HUMAN THING” 3. EILEN JEWELL — “HEY, HEY, HEY” 4. LUCINDA WILIAMS — “CHANGED THE LOCKS” 5. GRAYSON CAPPS — “WASHBOARD LISA”
“These songs all have a soul to them and move me in some way, which is all I ask to be when listening to music. Just moved to a place I recognize and connect with on a personal level, whether it be from my past, my present or some experience I don’t even consciously know I’ve had, but I feel its familiarity anyway.”
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way of drawing a notional finish line to work toward.” “People set goals as a way of strengthening their own resolve to do what they feel they must accomplish. Without the goal, there is nothing to work toward and no personal drive to get things done,” he added. Master’s student Nikol WienerPhillips plans to try to have a more “people friendly personality” this year as a whole, and also plans to start running more in order to be able to take part in the Susan Komen’s Race for the Cure. She would also like to complete her Master’s thesis and enter Ross Veterinarian School in St. Kitts, an island in the Eastern
Caribbean. Phillips also added that goals are essential for her fast paced lifestyle, because they give her a sense of accomplishment. Ashley Hoover, junior, agreed by saying that creating a resolution for herself gives her something to work toward and a reason to not do other typical dayto-day things. Junior Andrew Stuart decided to make his resolution simple this year. “I [would just like to] make it to every class this semester. I made this one because it’s different from the normal ‘exercise’ one. No one exercises past the first week anyways,” Stuart said. He vowed to have a resolution that is both rational and beneficial to him. Creating good habits in place of bad ones is the real reason
behind such New Year’s resolutions. Like the saying goes, “seconds to make, a lifetime to break,” habits are a tricky business, and creating healthy ones can set anyone’s year right. It seems that setting the new year off right, motivates and gives many a starting place for a completely fresh start. Some decide to spare guilt and shame of not accomplishing the goals they set for themselves. Carestin Glorioso, sophomore, has decided that 2009 will be a year without a resolution. “I did not make a resolution this year. It’s always the same — get in shape, work out more, give up caffeine and/or chocolate, lose weight — and I never follow through with them,” she said. “So this year, I just didn’t make one. Then, [there’s no] being upset I didn’t follow through with it.”
Historic drama loses credibility By Aaron Helfferich Movie Critic
During a season in which Holly wood actors glide across red carpets with hopes of making an acceptance speech, a specific type of film continually tends to be shown in cinemas across the world. With a subject matter that’s strong enough to attain a profound worldwide attention, Nazi Germany/ Holocaust films could easily classify among their own unique genre. One film, however, is trying to break free of these redundancies by depicting a never before seen Nazi Germany story about a courageous plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. In t he Br ya n Singer directed fact-based historical thriller titled “Valkyrie,” Tom Cruise stars as Nazi Col. Claus von Stauffenburg. Instead of follow ing the orders of his dictating ruler during World War II, Col. Stauffenberg sees a deadly and degrading evil looming over his country. Hoping to
use his militar y power to give Germany back to the hands of good, Stauffenberg begins a careful search among his enemies to find others willing to stand up against one of the most powerful evil men of all time. With cast members who barely feature any German roots, “Valkyrie” chooses to translate its historical German story to an Americanized representation. This by no means discredits the true nature of the story, but does manage to take away some of its authenticity. The lack of attempt at a German accent by any actor overtakes nearly every scene. Pointing a finger solely at Tom Cruise for this allegation is ludicrous, considering he’s the only one to speak the language as an opening narrator. Besides, it could be worse. There’s nothing more annoying than a bad foreign accent hindering your enjoyment of a potentially great film. What “Valkyrie” lacks in depiction is nearly erased by Singer’s unique stylistic direction. Aside from
ac c ompa ny i ng t ig ht l y wound sequences of suspense with an artistic composure of moving images, Singer collects a powerful supporting cast to surround Cruise with a significant level of energy. Strong performances by Bill Nighy and Eddie Izzard, show how men like Stauffenberg made the courageous decisions they’ll forever be remembered for. “Valkyrie” didn’t plan on changing history, nor did it intend to make a story that felt redundant. Seeing that the outcome of the stor y never once detracted from it, “Valkyrie” is best viewed as an effective thriller that depicts its true events with courageous real-life characters and their timeless humanity. Letter Grade: BRated PG-13 for violence and brief strong language. Runtime: 120 min. Sta rring: Tom Cr uise, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Terence Stamp and Eddie Izzard Directed by Bryan Singer
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Dance?” audition process. Glazer made the trek to Chicago in May of 2005 to wait in line for hours until her chance. “I’ve been a dancer since I was 5 years old,” she said. Put in a group with 10 ot her hopef u ls, Gla zer was asked to freestyle: no routine, no choreography, no rules. With a specialty in ja zz, Gla zer worked it to t he next round — the main stage in front of t he telev ision judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mar y Murphy. The same formula for the tryout applied here; first a group dance, then solo. Glazer didn’t make it to the solo section this time. “As I was dancing I looked over to see Mary
BUTTON From Page 7 ent from ours, when in fact they’re mostly the same. “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is a film about human life in its various forms, shapes, sizes, lengths and colors. With its unique main character and a wondrous performer, we are able to see life as something that is not associated with time or other physical variables. It proves that life is better understood through the love, hardship and joy it brings to us each day.
Inevitably, there is so much an audience can take away from a story like this. As a film that spans through life and death, “Benjamin Button” applies to nearly every age of life, bringing us closer to understanding our own. As time goes by in our own lives, this film is sure to remain an important tale. Assuming you’re willing to withstand its overlong
WWW.BGNEWS.COM look at me, she whispered to Nigel, then I was out,” she said. Three other girls from her group did make it that day and proved to be the only ones good enough to make it from the entire Chicago audition. Both Stacy Rankin and Michelle Glazer agree that they had to find out if they had what it takes before it was too late. “At least I can tell my grandkids that I was part of it,” Rankin said. Now she sings loca lly when she can and f inished her degree in communications from Ohio Northern. Glazer graduated w it h her master’s and is still tr ying to hone her skills. “I keep thinking ‘how can I get to Denver this year to try out,’” she said. Well, she can start driving. runtime, the story could take on new meaning throughout repeated viewings. Depicted from a screenplay by “Forrest Gump” screenwriter, Eric Roth, “Benjamin” is similar in its spanning of decades and historical references. How it stands alone is through its unique representation of significant events. We have learned so much about human life through movies that nearly every moment of history has been preserved through their magic. It’s stories like
“Benjamin Button” that can touch every aspect of a person’s life with a message that’s not only timeless, but truly inf luential as well. Letter Grade: ARated PG-13 for brief war violence, sexual content, language and smoking. Runtime: 166 min Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Julia Ormond and Jason Flemyng Directed by Dav id Fincher
FASHION From Page 7 shirts when going to class. This allows the vest to function as a key piece of your winter to spring transition wardrobe. Bubble Vests come in many fabrics including cotton, nylon polyester, leather, suede and fur. Major department stores and boutiques have carried the Bubble Vest at prices ranging as low as $20 to as much as $450. The trench coat The trench coat is being ref ined a nd refreshed by many major brands including Ma rc Jacobs, Brooks Brot hers a nd Sea n John. In 2009, t he trench coat replaces the P-coat (Proper Coat) as t he a f fordable, comfortable and stylish top coat. There is no denying the P-coat has come a long way from its days on nav y ships, but the trench coat is ready to take over as we look for wa rd to t he new year. Trenches are showing up in various cuts, lengths and patterns in order to make a comeback. Women can f ind t he classic top coat in v irtua lly any color at just about any ma ll or bout ique. Men don’t have to go far eit her. Thrift stores are still carr y ing a few of t he v intage classics in k ha k is and nav y while major depa r t ment stores are carr y ing neutra l colors a long w it h plaid patterns. New York ’s top desig ners have produced w inter trenches using wool, heav y cot tons, f u r a nd leat her. The trench w ill def initely fol low us into t he spr ing as t hey begin to show up w it h lighter fabrics such as nylons. The trench coat’s abilit y to transition from work to the night club has made it a hot item in major markets such as New York Cit y. Just about anyone can get their hands on one. Department stores and boutiques prices ra nge f rom $75 up to $1200.
The logistics of ad-libbing: the sounds not written in lyrics By Jake Ayres U-wire
No one listens to the lyrics.Every songwriter worth his salt and starving-artisthood knows that. The other side of that truism is that as long as you have a good melody to back up whatever chickenscratch you managed to scrawl on a napkin at your favorite dive bar while swilling Pabst Blue Ribbon, you should be fine.
Case in point ... well there are almost too many cases in point to mention. But I digress. Realizing this grim fact, songwriters were left to find some other, more primal way of communicating their lyrical
intent and personality to the audience. That method is adlibbing.
Dictionary.com defines adlib as “to improvise all or part of (a speech, a piece of music, etc.).” In other words, these are the yells, grunts, screams, whoops, animal noises and scatting that probably didn’t make it on to the lyric sheet before the artist went into the vocal booth. Despite the fact they’re improvised and extemporaneous by nature, there is a true art to this practice. Any old wedding-band singer can put in an “Ow!” while they play “Brown-Eyed Girl,” but it takes a special talent to know when
to ad-lib, what to ad-lib, and also importantly, when not to ad-lib. So in appreciation of this underappreciated art form, I present to you a few of the best vocal ad-libbers in music of yesterday and today. It’s really a shame that Diamond Dave had so many other ridiculous showmanship tricks up his sleeve that eclipsed his unbelievable ad-lib track record. People were just too distracted by karate kicks and catsuits to notice how good he was. But to this day, I can’t listen to “Hot For Teacher” without losing it at some point. The part that sounds like entirely improvised sung dialogue during the preverses (“I brought my PEN-cil!” “I don’t feel tardy ...”) is excellent. As far as Dave’s ad-libbing goes, “Hot For Teacher” is a prime showcase. The ridiculously trashy and admittedly stupid subject is perfectly complemented by Roth’s horndog school-kid antics. This is, of course, to say nothing of his performance during the bridge of “Panama,” wherein
Diamond Dave continuously compares a car to a woman,
but more likely vice-versa, breathily intoning “You reach down, between my legs / And EASE the seat back.” The innuendo per square word in that sentence is off the charts and is a quintessential VH moment. Barely edging out Roth in terms of rock wild-man adlibbing is the gangly frontman of Jewish blues-rockers J. Geils Band, Peter Wolf. Wolf edges out Roth on account that his ad-libs are often actual words instead of wordless coked-out screams. Wolf was a cross between a Jewish bluesman and an auctioneer, peppering his live engagements with spitfire gibberish at the beginnings of songs. But when he was actually coherent enough for you to hear what he was singing, it was unreal. Case in point, at the beginning of the live version of “Pack Fair and Square,” Wolf uttered the immortal line, “Take out your false teeth, mama. I wanna suck on your gums.” In similar lunatic fashion, Wolf exclaims at the
beginning of the live version of “(Ain’t Nothin’ But A) House Party,” “We are gonna BLOW. YOUR. FACE OUT!” For sheer unhinged intensit y, and abilit y to carr y over his improvisations to the live show, Wolf delivers. Rising above the rock hordes of screamers is a kinder, gentler, more bitingly sarcastic ad-libber: John
McCrea of Cake. Cake may be on some kind of hiatus right now, but rest assured that their output will live on forever thanks in no small part to the distinctive vocal ruminations of McCrea. Over their jazzy alt-rock, McCrea constantly throws out bon mots like “Oh no,” “aw yeah,” “hey!” “yah!” and “ho!” While this ordinarily would be commonplace in the rock vernacular, McCrea sounds so disinterested when he says them that they become something new entirely. They became an integral part of Cake’s sound. See “The Distance” for compelling evidence.
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Man fakes distress, crashes plane in The doctor is not in lengthy escape attempt from authorities Three-day run from the law finally ends, convict taken into custody By Jessica Gresko and Jay Reeves The Associated Press
CHATTAHOOCHEE, Fla. — The avalanche of legal and personal problems tumbling onto a brazen investor grew with the addition of federal charges that he faked a distress call and crashed his plane in an attempt to foil authorities. The charges were announced Wednesday as Marcus Schrenker, 38, recovered in a heavily guarded hospital room after an apparent suicide attempt. His three-day run from the law — and impending financial and personal ruin — ended late Tuesday night when U.S. Marshals found him semiconscious inside a tent at a Florida campground, muttering the word “die� as he bled from a self-inflicted gash to his left wrist. Scott Wilson, a spokesman for the U.S. Marshals Northern District of Florida, said Schrenker was charged with intentionally wrecking the aircraft and faking a distress call, which forced the Coast Guard to launch a costly and unnecessary search-andrescue effort. Schrenker may have to pay at least $5,100 for the boats and helicopters used in the search. “It’s certainly something right out of Hollywood. Someone parachuting out of a plane to avoid capture as a fugitive. It’s certainly not the run of the mill case for us,� Wilson said. Schrenker was expected to appear in court in Florida this week before returning to his
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home state of Indiana, where he faced the prospect of bankruptcy, divorce and other problems even before his ill-fated flight. It remained a mystery how investigators tracked Schrenker to end the multi-state search after he parachuted from the plane over Alabama. But he hardly lurked in the shadows, approaching local police in Alabama before hopping on a flashy red motorcycle he had hidden in a storage unit. He even e-mailed a friend, saying the whole situation was a misunderstanding. He rode that motorcycle to a tree-lined campground Monday night, telling the owners he was traveling across the country with friends. Schrenker didn’t give his name but paid cash for a tent site, firewood and a six-pack of Bud Light Lime. He was also given a password to use wireless Internet. The next day, campground owner Caroline Hastings and her husband, Troy, grew suspicious when Schrenker hadn’t checked out. “Are you OK? Planning to spend another night?� Troy Hastings asked outside Schrenker’s tent, noticing a red stain on an outer flap. Schrenker said he was OK and promised to pay later. He didn’t come. Later, the couple were making dinner when the sheriff called and asked if anything odd was going on. Troy Hastings mentioned the camper, and the sheriff asked if they could identify him. Caroline Hastings didn’t need to look at a picture long to know it
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AN INVESTIGATIVE HAND: Latex gloves sit on a picnic table near the spot where U.S. Marshals took Marcus Schrenker into custody at the KOA campground in Chattahoochee, Fla. Federal authorities say the pilot at the center of a plane crash mystery has been found alive in northern Florida after he apparently slit one of his wrists.
was him — and soon, authorities swarmed the grounds and found him bloodied and barely conscious. Schrenker will likely face a parade of legal proceedings in the coming months. Already, he has been charged with acting as a financial manager even though his license had expired in Indiana. State regulators also have filed complaints against him that he unfairly charged seven investors some $250,000 in exorbitant fees he didn’t tell them about when they switched annuities. It wasn’t clear if Schrenker had obtained an attorney, and no one answered the door Wednesday at his Indiana home. When Schrenker took off from Indiana, he already faced some
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VINELAND, N.J. (AP) — Police say a New Jersey man posed as a female animal doctor, ran an illegal veterinary practice and set up a phony rescue agency that may have duped pet lovers out of thousands of dollars. Vineland police arrested 26-year-old Daniel C. Tyce last Friday and charged him with practicing medicine without a license. He is being held on $10,000 bail. Police say he ran a business called South Jersey Small Animal Rescue, falsely identifying himself as Dr. Danielle Smith, a graduate of the
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University of Pennsylvania veterinary school. Police say he inoculated pets and offered small animals for adoption for a fee. He also solicited donations, claiming the agency was a nonprofit. Authorities say it was not. Police do not know if Tyce has retained a lawyer.
Suprise package leads Texas man to call police DENTON, Texas (AP) — A man in Denton, Texas who was expecting a shipment of tools instead received a 30-pound brick of marijuana that police say is worth more than $10,000. Officer Ryan Grelle says the man opened the box Monday night, realized it contained drugs and contacted police.
The package from the Pharr area was handled by UPS in McAllen on Jan. 6. and apparently was intended for a Dallas address. The Denton RecordChronicle reports no such address exists in Dallas, so the package wound up 40 miles to the northwest at the similar address in Denton.
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SATURDAY: WOMEN @ 1, MEN @ 8
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Basketball teams hope to extend home winning streaks By Jason Jones Assistant Sports Editor
So far this season BG is 6-0 at home, 2-0 on neutral floors and 0-7 when Tomorrow will be a big day playing the part of the for Bowling Green bas- away team. Luckily for the ketball as both the men’s Falcons, this game is in BG. With a win tomorrow and women’s teams look to remain undefeated at night, BG will have started off the conference season home. The men’s team enters 2-1 and will have dropped the game with a record Akron to 0-3. In order to that now sits at 8-7 (1-1 Mid- win they’ll need to do American Conference), things a bit differently than after a disappointing loss last year when they were at Kent State Wednesday swept by the Zips. To start, Chris Knight night. Akron will enter the will have to once again game at 8-7 (0-2 MAC) as come up big for the they look to rebound after See HOOPS | Page 11 a narrow 63-61 loss to Buffalo Wednesday night.
Falcons and UM to play home and home
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POINTING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION: Starting point guard Tracy Pontius’ play has helped point the Falcons in the right direction following two opening season losses. The Falcons have won 14 straight games.
Often in sports, a home crowd can sway the outcome of a game. Steve Bartman, the Chicago Cubs baseball fan who was involved in the controversial 2003 incident at Wrigley Field that some say helped prevent the Cubs from earning a World Series berth, comes to mind. But Falcon fans that frequent the BGSU Ice Arena on weekends provide a different sort of influence on hockey games. “The crowd here is, I think, unbelievable,” said BG sophomore forward Dan Sexton. “It’s one of the best rinks because it’s so on top of you.” Sexton and his teammates travel to Yost Arena in Ann Arbor, Mich., tonight for a game against
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SATURDAY @ 11:00 AM The BG women’s track team will kick off the home portion of sports weekend with the BGSU Challenge on Saturday morning in the Perry Field House.
December 8, 2007 Yost Arena UM 3, BG 2
TENNIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY @ 5
Tennis team set for two road matches to start winter season December 7, 2007 BGSU Ice Arena UM 4, BG 2
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With Wolverines in town, droves of fans expected
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Last five BG/UM matchups
By Ethan Magoc Reporter
BG’s hockey team is probably beginning to feel like Bill Murray in “Groundhog Day” every time it plays a Central Collegiate Hockey Association foe. Same story, different day. That is because the Falcons have not beaten a conference opponent since handing Northern Michigan a 2-1 defeat at the BGSU Ice Arena on Nov. 15, which was more than two months ago. In that time, the Falcons have seen Notre Dame outscore them 21-6 in four Irish victories through November and December. Last weekend Ohio State left Mercer Road with a pair of wins as well. So what are the chances that BG actually wakes up to a new result
Classes and cold: Take a break and let the Falcon sports teams keep you warm this weekend
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season as a collegiate head coach, has the team in good hands as they begin The women’s tennis team spring play. will pick up again today Dean is looking to build after being temporar- upon the accomplishily interrupted by winter ments of last year, and to break. Head coach Penny Dean, in her 19th season See TENNIS | Page 11 with the Falcons, and 23rd
February 9, 2007 BGSU Ice Arena BG 3, UM 2
GYMNASTICS SUNDAY @ 2
Sunday marks home opener for gymnasts
January 9, 2007 Yost Arena UM 5, BG 0
MAC Preseason Poll
January 21, 2006 BGSU Ice Arena BG 5, UM 2
1. Kent State 2. Central Michigan 3. Northern Illinois 4. Eastern Michigan 5. Western Michigan 6. Bowling Green 7. Ball State
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For many years, gymnastics coach Kerrie Beach has tried to make practices feel like competition. In this new 2009 season, she has
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the Wolverines, but will host Michigan tomorrow at 5:05 p.m. “It’s so fun to play in for us, and so not fun for the other team,” Sexton said. The largest crowd in history (5,021) to see a BG hockey game came in Dec. 1995 when Michigan was in town. Since 2005, only three times have Falcon games drawn more than 4,000 fans. One was against Ohio State. The other two? The Wolverines. “We’ve always had good crowds against this team,” said BG coach Scott Paluch. “With the new start time, I think our students are going to jump at it.” The BGSU athletic department elected to move the hockey game start time, originally 7:35 p.m., up two-and-a-half hours to accommodate the men’s basketball tip-off change. ESPNU will be broadcasting that game from Anderson Arena, which caused its start time to switch from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., a primetime slot. The University is trying to boost attendance at all three home events tomorrow, including the 1 p.m. women’s basketball game versus Akron, by offering free admission to the men’s game for anyone with a ticket from the other two events. That deal could make for two nearly full athletic venues, especially if some of the expected large hockey following makes its way over to Anderson. Sexton said he’s excited to see how loud the Ice Arena will get if his team gives the crowd reason to explode after a goal or win. “The louder they are, the more they get on the other team … it’s just fun to be in and have that support,” he said. Last season, the Falcons hosted then number three Michigan and nearly pulled off an upset, losing 4-2 after Chad Kolarik scored an empty net goal with seven seconds left. More than 4,300 fans filled the Ice Arena that night. “We gave them all they had, and a big part of that was the crowd,” said Sexton, recalling the Dec. 7, 2007 game. “I love our crowds when they’re there and I can’t wait to see the turnout on Saturday.”
Falcons. The sixth man has had a huge impact of late and is currently the most reliable option on offense, once again leading the team on Wednesday night with 17 points. “Just because you’re not a starter, that doesn’t mean you’re not one of the best five players,” head coach Louis Orr said. The Falcons will also need to perform better from beyond the arc tomorrow night. On Wednesday the team went 2-for23 from three-point-land. “We shot quick threes on a lot of possessions,” Orr said. “That really caught up with us in the second half. If you’re going to shoot 23 threes, you have to make more than two.” Otis Polk has the potential to have a big impact on the game as well. Polk finished the game on Wednesday night with eight points and 10 rebounds despite seeing very little action during the second half. After the game one Kent State coach expressed that if Polk had stayed out of foul trouble, he could have done some serious damage. Polk’s size will once again present matchup problems for the defense, and could lead to him having a big night. “We have to bounce back,” Orr said. “We played good basketball and bounced back before, so I think we’ll bounce back.” The game, scheduled to start at 8 p.m., will be televised on ESPNU.
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TENNIS From Page 10 be just as successful this season. “We had a successful season last year, and the players got a taste of that,” Dean said. “[We] always want to improve and do as well or better than last year.” During the fall Mid-American Conference Championships, Christine Chiricosta, Katia Babina and Stefanie Menoff all reached the final round before beingdefeatedbytheirrespective opponents. In October, senior Kelsey Jakupcin and sophomore Chiricosta advanced to the third round of the ITA Midwest Regional Championships before
But before the men take the floor, Curt Miller’s red hot women’s team will try to make it 15 straight victories. After an 0-2 start to the season, the women have advanced their record to 14-2 (3-0 MAC). Like the men, the women are 6-0 when at home and will be favored in tomorrow’s matchup. The Falcons will enter the game after three come-frombehind victories to open up conference play. Lauren Prochaska is coming off a game in which she tied her career high in points with 32. But Prochaska hasn’t been alone, as BG has been getting major contributions from Tracy Pontius, Niki McCoy, Jen Uhl and several others. The Zips will enter the game after losing to Ohio earlier in the week, a team that the Falcons have already beaten. Akron’s record currently sits at 6-10 (12 MAC), and the team is .500 when on the road. BG will look to start off strong and not fall behind as they did in the first three conference games. This should be a possibility as Akron has been prone to sluggish starts so far this season as well. The game is set to tip off at 1 p.m. The women will be looking to extend their scorching hot streak to 15 games while the men will be looking to gain a big win over a team that has had their number recently. It’s sure to be a big day in Anderson Arena.
ending their fall season. Chiricosta, who took the second place title at the BGSU Invitational in September, is looking forward to coming back and hitting the courts after a long break. “It’s difficult having a break in the season, but it’s also nice to rest. We put a lot of wear and tear on our bodies and it’s good to have that time.” Chiricosta said. Dean and Chiricosta both feel that the Falcons have a good chance of winning a MAC title this year, especially as the championship will be played at BGSU in April. “We came up short last year, but we made it to the final four,”
HOCKEY From Page 10 tomorrow morning? First, the team will have to find a way to beat the Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor tonight at 7:30 p.m., which is never an easy task at venerable Yost Arena. “If you’re the kind of player that thrives on big crowds and people that are rooting against you, then it’s definitely the place to be,” said Dan Sexton, BG’s sophomore forward and top scorer this season. The Falcons played Michigan very tightly last year, losing games with scores of 4-2 and 3-2. Those Wolverines, led by Kevin Porter (now playing in the NHL with
GYM From Page 10 decided to switch it around and make competition look like practice. On Sunday, when Ball State (1-0) travel to Anderson Arena at 2 p.m. to take on the Falcons (0-1) in their first home meet of the year, the girls will be given their assignment right before they compete, just like they would in practice. “Gymnastics is a huge mental game,” Beach said. “They have to believe they will hit, look like they will hit and have more confidence in what they are about to do than anything else.” The Falcons, who own a 2012 all-time record against the Cardinals, have also had some success in previous home openers as they are 23-11. Since the 2000 home opener, BG has owned an 8-1 record, including eight straight home victories from 2000-2007. There is no doubt in the team’s mind that having a competition at home is a huge advantage. “Our fans are fantastic and it is such a motivator to have everyone cheering for the Falcons,” Chiricosta said. “There’s no reason not to win it this year.” According to Dean, several injuries slowed the team down last year, but she thinks the women are prepared to make up for last year, and recover what was lost. “We had a great season [last year] until conference [when
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the Phoenix Coyotes), went on to reach the NCAA Frozen Four. They aren’t bad this year, either. Red Berenson’s squad has won six straight games and has jumped to sixth in the nation in USCHO’s latest poll. “It seems like every team we play seems to be coming off a tengame winning streak,” Sexton said. “Our team is just looking for that one game to get over the hump.” Michigan boasts the country’s second leading goal scorer in Louie Caporusso with 18 tallies. The Wolverine defense is third in the CCHA as well, trailing only conference juggernaut Notre Dame and stingy, shot-blocking Alaska. But Sexton said he likes the team’s chances.
“I feel like it’s this weekend,” he said. “I really hope it is and I really think it is. I think we have a good chance and I think we match up well against Michigan.” Positive thinking can go a long way toward helping the Falcons wake up to a new day as Murray did, walking off across Punxsutawney with Andie MacDowell at his side, or in their case, leaving Yost tonight with a win. “We were clearly disappointed with Saturday’s result [against Ohio State],” said BG coach Scott Paluch, “but I think that’s behind us. Bring on the Wolves.” The home-and-home series concludes at 5:05 p.m. tomorrow night in the BGSU Ice Arena.
Beach said. “It definitely gets the athletes pumped up and we can see some of our best performances on our equipment in front of our home crowd.” Junior Breanne Guy opened her season against Northern Illinois with huge numbers and is expected to be the best all-arounder in the MAC this season. She recorded a career high 38.975 in the allaround, finishing in the top two of three events, including a first place finish on vault with a 9.875. Kasey Fillmore, a red-shirt freshman, is returning from a broken arm last season and is expected to make a huge impact on the bars, beam and floor. In her debut against the Huskies, she recorded her first collegiate win with a first place win on the balance beam, scoring a 9.750. There are several athletes back from injury from last season. Out of the 20 athletes on the team, 16 of them are returners to the program. The other four members are freshmen. “Our team is about team effort,” Beach said. “Not one person defines this program more than another.” In the first meet against the Huskies last Sunday, the floor
exercises were weak for the Falcons. On the first day back in the gym, they really focused on improving these, as it is a crucial part of the meet. Along with the floor exercises, they have been mainly focusing on the smaller detail, including sticking their landings. “We have upgraded our tumbling passes and worked on endurance this week,” Beach said. “We have some of our strongest floor workers back and ready to go. We are focusing on making sure each athlete is as mentally prepared as they are physically.” BG (9-12 last season) is projected to finish sixth in the MidAmerican Conference preseason poll. In the first weekend of competition, six of the seven MAC teams had competitions, and BG had the third highest team score. Beach said it is extremely hard to project gymnastics program’s success, but thinks the team will finish better than sixth. “We have the right athletes on our team and they are all prepared for a great season,” Beach said. “I don’t think you can really do an accurate poll until we get out there and compete against each other.”
we] lost momentum from earlier,” Dean said. “As long as we can keep that momentum up between matches and through conference, we should have no problem.” Chiricosta feels that the tennis team has what it takes to have another successful season. “The key thing is to continue
with high intensity practices. We’re hard workers, and we really push each other in competition,” she said. The Falcons will play their next two matches on the road and then head home for their next four. The team will kick off their spring season today at Duquesne in Pittsburgh.
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Former Akron star taken with first pick of MLS draft ST. LOUIS (AP) — The expansion Seattle Sounders FC have taken University of Akron forward Steve Zakuani with the first pick of the MLS SuperDraft. The 20-year-old Zakuani led the nation with 20 goals and 27 points this season as a sophomore. He was Soccer America’s player of the year and was a finalist for the Hermann Trophy, given to the top NCAA Division I player. Toronto FC selected Wake Forest midfielder Sam Cronin, another Hermann finalist, with the second pick. Cronin had 10 goals and four assists in his senior season. The Los Angeles Galaxy took defender Omar Gonzalez of national champion Maryland with the third pick. The 6-foot5, 210-pound Gonzalez was the most outstanding defensive player in the NCAA College Cup.
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LOPSIDED TRADE: The Milwaukee Brewers’ piece of the July 7 trade with the Cleveland Indians, CC Sabathia, is now in New York. The Indians have invited two players, Matt LaPorta and Michael Brantley, from the deal to Spring Training.
LaPorta among eight Indians invited to spring training PLAYERS INVITED Minor leaguers OF Matt LaPorta, OF Michael Brantley, LHP Dave Huff, LHP Ryan Edell, 3B Wes Hodges, IF/OF Stephen Head, 1B Beau Mills and 1B Jordan Brown were invited to camp.
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