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September 12, 2008 Volume 103, Issue 14 WWW.BGNEWS.COM

CAMPUS

The Boston Public Health Commission attempts to stop smoking on campus by limiting cigarette sales | Page 3

PULSE

Wii exercise a hit or miss?

Nintendo released Wii Fit last May, but is it making a splash with consumers? The Pulse hopes to find out | Page 7

Stop the War on Drugs

FORUM

Options abound for out-of-town voters By Hannah Sparling and Becky Tener The BG News

No smoking on campus, please

Columnist Kyle Schmidlin writes that choosing to use drugs is a personal choice, and if used responsibly, are not damaging the community | Page 4

Hard work finally pays off

With Election Day right around the corner, students are thinking about how to make their votes count. Because the University is home to students from all over the country, many students vote using absentee ballots. But for some, voting absentee is harder than it sounds. Absentee voters have to remember to get an application, fill it out and also send it back in without losing it, said College Democrats President Steve Currie. “It requires a lot more work on the voter’s part,” Currie said. Freshman Melinda Puehler said the absentee process is confusing to her, especially since she has never done it before. “I kind of forget how,” Puehler said. “I’ve been told in government class, but I just don’t really remember.” Another problem with absentee voting is people either forget about the deadlines or are too lazy to follow through with the process, Puehler said. Other students, however, have no problem with absentee voting. Senior Britnie Allen voted

absentee for the first time last year without any difficulty. “I had no clue what to expect and it was really easy,” Allen said. Junior Brian Fisher said voting absentee is easier and more convenient than voting on Election Day. “After you download and mail in the request form you’ll get the ballot and you just mail it in,” he said. “It’s so simple.” College Republican Chair Quinten Wise said absentee voting is very important because it allows students to support their local candidates and issues. “[Voting Absentee] keeps you connected with your community, and that’s extremely important,” Wise said. “Doing an absentee makes voting more personal.” Options also exist for those students who would rather vote in Wood County rather than filling out an absentee ballot. Freshman Patty Laycock was already registered in her hometown but reregistered in Wood County when she came to college. “I didn’t want to deal with remembering to fill out the absentee,” she said. “I’ll just go and do it in November.” For those who are registered in

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ILLUSTRATION BY EMILY GRANATA AND JEFF HOUNSHEL

New organization OSGA hopes to look out for students

ODD NEWS

After spending a lot of time and money and working hard in school, columnist Alison Kemp is finally ready for her departure to Austria | Page 4

An Australian minister is forced to resign three days after being sworn in for dancing in his underwear at a Parliament party | Page 6

SPORTS PEOPLE ON THE STREET WEATHER

BG football heads off to face Boise State. The sports section dissects both sides of the field to see who will come out on top | Page 9

Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the World Trade Center?

AMISH JMA Grad Student, Finance

“I was in India, and I heard about it on the news.” | Page 4

TODAY Rain High: 76, Low: 63

TOMORROW T-Storms High: 75, Low: 63

Johnnie L. Lewis

By Kate Wiggeringloh Reporter

In and right back out

ALAINA BUZAS | THE BG NEWS

The Boise State Analysis

ESTABLISHED 1920 A daily independent student press serving the campus and surrounding community

FLAVORFUL: Diversity Boutique owner Erin Norman decided to open her own shop to “add flavor” to the Bowling Green community.

Diversity Boutique offers students a unique style By Courtney Flynn Reporter

Five years ago, the quaint town of Bowling Green was introduced to the unique clothing store Diversity Boutique by a graduate student at the University. Erin Norman, owner of Diversity Boutique, opened the store at 101 N. Main St. while simultaneously working on a business marketing project for her master’s degree in Event Planning.

However, creating the boutique was not only a school project for her. “Boutiques add flavor to a small town,” Norman said. “I wanted to bring something to BGSU and the community.” The idea of bringing flavor to the small town of Bowling Green came from Norman’s traveling experiences, which range from Alabama to California, along with places in Europe like Germany and the Netherlands. Norman initially got the

Fast food offers cheap deals for the expense-conscious consumer By Dru Sexton Reporter

Everyday it seems like another fast food restaurant has jumped onto the $5 deal bandwagon. But roughly less than a year ago, deals like this were only a figment of people’s imaginations. Subway started offering the $5 foot long deal to “try and sell as many foot longs as possible,” Manager of the East Wooster Street location Jennifer Perry said. Subway planned to end the deal May 11 this year, but instead decided to make eight of its sub sandwiches into an exclusive $5 foot long menu, she said. Included on the menu are the Meatball Marinara, Cold-Cut Combo, Spicy Italian, Veggie Delight, Blackforest Ham, Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast, BLT and Tuna subs. Josh Harris, a shift manager at Pizza Hut said restaurants are doing what they can to try

“It is a cheap alternative to a more expensive menu.”

Josh Harris | Pizza Hut manager and help offset the surge in fuel prices and the increasing economy. “It is a cheap alternative to a more expensive menu,” he said. According to Harris, Pizza Hut has recently added the buy three or more Pizza Mia pizzas for $5 each to its menu. The pizza’s consist of a sweeter sauce with lighter toppings, and are expected to be a permanent edition to the regular menu. “It’s nice, because with the rising economy prices, they provide a cheap and satisfying meal at a good price for students and for America,” said senior Joel

See FAST FOOD | Page 2

idea for the boutique while she was traveling to college towns with the American Cheer Association. “I liked how these college towns I was visiting had somewhere for students and community members to shop and express themselves,” said Norman. “[But] I benefited most from the European trips to places like the Netherlands and Germany in the way that I was

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Meeting the needs of University students just got a whole lot easier. Through the use of Ohio Student Government Association — a new, yet very important organization — students involved with the association hope to seek reform to make the lives of Ohio students easier. OSGA is a collection of Ohio’s 13 four-year public institution’s student governments. Recognized by the Governor’s office, OSGA is a student advocate association working with the State and Federal Government to ensure that the needs of students are met. As an independent combined representation of student governments working for the betterment of students at Ohio public universities, OSGA takes the power of Undergraduate Student Government and makes it stronger on a state and national level. Not only do they work directly for the students, but OSGA also participates in student democracy. “We realized we didn’t only want to advocate, but we also

Chair of OSGA

Nick Gamero Internal Chair

wanted to study [the] best practices among student governments,” Chair of OSGA Johnnie L. Lewis said. Although OSGA is not made up of all of Ohio’s universities, the organization still effectively coordinates and helps students strive for higher education reform, as well as provides an avenue for sharing best-practices and innovative initiatives. Through conference calls every other Friday at 1 p.m. with Chancellor Fingerhut’s office, OSGA works to bring more money back to the students at Bowling Green State University. “I’m responsible for setting

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Due to budget cuts, Rec Center creates new fees By Michelle Bosserman Reporter

Although routine Rec Center users will not see any difference in the lockers used to hold their belongings, their wallets might. New locker policies at the Rec Center now require students to pay a one-time semester fee for use of a locker, which states that half and full size lockers are available for a semester price of $10 and $20, respectively. Sophomore Robert Froman visits the Rec often and is unhappy with the fee. “I feel like it’s a big inconvenience that should be included in tuition fees,” Froman said. According to fliers around the Rec titled “Ammunition for Handling Patrons,” policy changes are due to last year’s low enrollment and excessive money loss due to stolen and laundering towels. “We actually almost lost the Pro Shop,” said Graduate

Assistant of the Pro Shop and Special Events Patrick Edwards. “The Rec Sports branch of Student Affairs made cuts so we had to make cuts.” According to Edwards, every 100 students is roughly $1.2 mil-

lion and enrollment this year is down 1,000 students. “We’ve gone to extra lengths to be able to keep this place and make sure it is a smooth

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ENOCH WU | THE BG NEWS

LOCK ‘EM UP: New fees at the Rec Center now include a one-time semester fee of $10 for a half-sized locker or $20 for a full-sized locker.

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BLOTTER

USG, others hope to rename leadership program after Ribeau

WEDNESDAY

By India Hunter Reporter

9:35 A.M.

Joshua Ryan Reichenbaugh, 27, of Bowling Green, was cited for child endangerment. 7:38 A.M.

Chasati Chablis Allen, 19, of Chicago, was arrested for theft at Wal-Mart.

THURSDAY 2:30 A.M.

Michael C. Hoyt, 19, of Bellefountaine, Ohio, was arrested for underage under the influence and disorderly conduct.

VOTING From Page 1 Wood County, the Wood County Board of Elections is trying to make the process easier by putting a new drop box for absentee ballots on the outside of the building. Voters can return ballots to the box, which will work much like a library drop box, at any time of the day or night without even having to go inside the building, said Deputy Director

BOUTIQUE From Page 1 inspired by the people who took the risk to open a store.” After such trips Norman knew Bowling Green needed something and that the city’s atmosphere would give way to her ideas. “I love the small town atmosphere and the people of Bowling Green, everyone is very nice,” said Norman. “Plus the other business owners are great, very welcoming.” Now, five years later, Norman said she has a store that can appeal to women ages 18 to 80. Diversity Boutique’s General Manager Beth DeLong — also known as the “eyes and ears of the store” — describes the

OSGA From Page 1 up conference calls, writing the constitution and handling bylaws,” Internal Chair Nick Gamero said. “It sounds boring, but it’s necessary.” The top concern of OSGA is money allocation for the students, faculty and administration. “Issue number one [is that] tuition is too high and books are too expensive,” Lewis said. “These are the things that we work on to positively affect the lives of the everyday average student.”

FAST FOOD From Page 1 Denman. “It provides a lot of business for them because its a cheap meal that the consumer can appreciate.” And though it has become a rat race among fast food restaurants to compete with each

Former University President Sidney A. Ribeau envisioned an environment where students could develop their leadership skills and make contributions to society during their years at the University. He turned that vision into a reality by creating the President’s Leadership Academy in 1997 and now several campus governing bodies want to honor his vision by re-naming the PLA after him. The idea, which started with the Administrative Staff Council, was voted on and passed over the summer by both the ASC and the Classified Staff Council. “There are several governing bodies this proposal must pass

through,” Administrative Staff Council Co-Chair Kim Fleshman said. Making up these governing bodies are Undergraduate Student Government, Graduate Student Senate and Faculty Senate. As of right now, Faculty Senate has the resolution up for review, Fleshman said. Many University administrators think renaming the PLA is a justified decision. “Dr. Ribeau created the PLA, and it just seems natural to have someone who affected the University on such a large scale honored and recognized,” Fleshman said. Vice President for Student Affairs Edward Whipple agrees. “Dr. Ribeau was committed to students and their suc-

of the Board of Elections Debbie Hazard. They won’t have to worry about mailing in forms or dealing with security inside the office. “We just think it will make it much easier for those who want to return their ballot in person,” Hazard said. “This way there are no lines and people can go through the process a lot quicker.” Currie said the new ballot box is a good idea, but will not solve the problems associated with absentee voting completely for

students because they will still have to put forth extra effort. “Are they really going to take the effort to walk to the courthouse?” Currie said. “That concerns me.” Depending on students to go and vote is a gamble, sophomore Michelle Roby said, but if students make voting a priority, there should be no problem. “I think if you really care about the election and voting you’ll go out and make the effort and if you don’t you’re just lazy,” she said.

clothing as very eclectic. “We carry styles from club and formal wear to styles to wear to class,” said DeLong. “Erin [Norman] buys unique apparel from L.A. and sends it back to the store to sell.” Norman explained how she wants to bring west coast fashion to Bowling Green at a faster rate, but only buys five or six pieces of a certain style so it will remain unique and distinctive. One trend Norman will be bringing in within the next month is the organic clothing line Alternative Apparel. “The line consists of basic stuff, like printed tees, so it will appeal to our customers,” DeLong said. “But this line also shows we are doing our part to save the environment.” Norman’s sense of style and

fashion efforts are appreciated, especially by students. “I enjoy shopping at Diversity Boutique because there are a lot of good options,” sophomore Maddy Tompkins said. Sophomore Tiffany Dziak agreed with Tompkins appeal of the store. “The clothes at the store are unique, not mainstream, which is why it is so great,” Dziak said. And though Norman is now living in Arizona working as an athletic director, she still calls Bowling Green home and manages to make it back to the store about every three months. Even though she cannot be there every day, Diversity Boutique remains open Monday through Wednesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Both Gamero and Lewis believe that the only way to make a difference is to work directly with the state and federal governments to get the student’s voice heard. “There are a lot of things affecting students that are decided on a statewide level and students don’t have much of an official voice in Ohio,” Gamero said. OSGA is entirely voluntary and still in the process of obtaining staff. “I used to think anyone who was involved in groups was a nerd, so when people aren’t interested I know what they’re talking about,” Gamero said.

“But at the end of the day, this is all about the students [and] it all comes down to getting money for them.” And though OSGA strives to better the lives of students across Ohio, some don’t even know the organization exists. ”I’ve never even heard of OSGA,” sophomore Lisa Hecht said. “It doesn’t even sound cool.” But regardless of whether or not OSGA is recognized by the students it is working to help, Lewis and Gamero are proud to be making a difference in the lives of their fellow classmates. “OSGA helps put the voice back in the students,” he said.

other, Denman said students have taken a strong liking to the $5 specials. “This is a college town so people don’t have a lot of money, so any discounts are good [and] it makes food cheaper for us,” said sophomore Joe Maiher. Maiher said he would like to see more $5 deals at other restaurants, like Burger King or

McDonald’s in the future. And after living with $5 deals for so long, Maiher said it would be pretty stingy if the restaurants just stopped. “I actually went to Subway the other day and they only had certain subs for $5, he said. “I was really looking forward to a chicken bacon ranch and they didn’t have it.”

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cess,” Whipple said. “He embraced the core values of the University and that was reflected in the President’s Leadership Academy.” The PLA is a four-year program made up of 30 students a year from the United States and Canada who work to develop leadership skills, learn more about themselves and contribute to their community. Students must apply to the PLA as an incoming freshman and meet the requirements. Demonstrating leadership skills in high school, involvement with community service and completing an essay are some of the requirements. While in the PLA, there are several expectations from students each year, PLA Interim Director

Julie Snyder said. “The PLA helps students build their leadership skills and in turn they are expected to reach out to the surrounding community,” Snyder said. “It gives them an opportunity to become a part of the BGSU campus.” This demonstrated leadership comes in many forms. PLA students are resident advisors, orientation leaders, tutors, USG members and in other leadership positions. “He understood that learning occurs outside of the classroom and provides an opportunity for students to learn many lessons that may not have been experienced otherwise,” Whipple said. PLA students also participate in other events such as Dance Marathon and other planned

projects, Snyder said. Whipple believes the program has reflected Ribeau’s vision well. “The PLA has been a tremendous program,” Whipple said. “Because of Dr. Ribeau’s hard work and commitment coupled with the students hard work in the PLA, the program has been a success.” Since the proposal to rename the academy is still pending, the exact time when this happens is not known. But Fleshman said the new name will include Ribeau’s name along with the current name of the PLA. “It will probably get named the SAR-PLA or something similar to that,” Fleshman said. SAR refers to Ribeau’s name, Sidney A. Ribeau.

A FITTING SALUTE TO THOSE WHO WERE LOST

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IN REMEMBRANCE: Nate Hein, a vocal performance major, sings the National Anthem as BGSU 620 Detachment Air Force Honor Guard post the colors at the beginning of the 9-11 Memorial Ceremony held last night in the BTSU Ballroom. Matt Peardi, the pastor of H2O and Dan Lipian, the former Program Director for the 9-11 Never Forget project set up by the Young Americas Foundation both spoke in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks 7 years ago on September 11. The Memorial service ended with a candlelight vigil in the Union Oval.

REC From Page 1 transition because the operating budget has gone way down,” Edwards said. Once informed of the reason as to why the locker and towel fee was implemented, Froman had a different outlook. “I didn’t realize it was due to budget problems, they should have just said that,” Froman said. “That makes it more reasonable then.” The Pro Shop is a convenience store which offers towels and other various sports items located in the Rec Center. This year, towels have a Rec Sports logo on it and cost $15. “We’ve lost too much money on stolen towels,” said Edwards. “But after the one-time fee for a locker and towel, it’s convenient [and] you don’t have to carry

clothes or a towel in-between classes.” For students and community members who rent a half or full size locker, they receive the towel exchange service for free. The service provides the patron with a clean towel if they previously purchased a towel with the Rec Sports logo on it. Day lockers are also available. No purchase is necessary, but locks are not provided. Patrons can either bring in their own lock or buy one for $10 at the Pro Shop. Everything in day lockers must be removed before the end of the day. According to Edwards, there were originally many complaints about the new policy. “Most people were unaware of why it happened and the biggest challenge was the community members because they were so used to the old policy,” Edwards

said. “Most people jumped on board once they realized the reasons.” Jeff Baley, 22, has been a member at the Rec for about two years and can understand the situation. “I didn’t know why all of a sudden there was a locker fee, but once they told me it made sense as to why they changed the policy,” Baley said. “The people here have always been so friendly and you can tell they aren’t implementing this policy strictly to make a buck.” The new locker fee doesn’t seem to be stopping people from using the lockers though; almost all lockers have been rented for at least the semester already. “The lockers are in high demand,” said Edwards. “Patrons can tell we are not bad people, we are just feeling the strain of the budget.”

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“At the end of the day this is all about the students and it all comes down to getting money for them.” — Nick Gamero, Ohio Student Government Association Internal Chair, on OSGA [see OSGA, pg. 1].

PEOPLE ON THE STREET

Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the World Trade Center? “I was at work.”

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Is the War on Drugs helping or hurting our country? KYLE SCHMIDLIN | COLUMNIST While I am fully aware that writing an editorial advocating the decriminalization of all drugs and illicit substances could prove wildly unpopular and even potentially hazardous to a professional career, I feel compelled to address an issue which is entirely ignored in major press publications. The War on Drugs has been waged in various forms and capacities since the prohibition of alcohol, and the only thing it has accomplished is to put non-violent, non-criminal offenders behind bars. Right now, the United States holds a very interesting record. More people are imprisoned in this country than any other in the world. And this isn’t even adjusting for population and percentages. According to the National Institute of Corrections – of the 9.25 million people currently held in detention the world over – 50 percent are right here in the United States. If we count only the adult population, about one in 90 people are behind bars. For a country that prides itself on the moniker “Land of the Free” this is a staggering statistic and a huge amount of it is a result of the socalled War on Drugs. In Bowling Green alone, according to numbers generously provided by the Bowling Green Police Department, from Jan. 1, 2007 up to Sept. 9, 2008, 473 drug-related arrests have been made in the city. This is

taken against a total of 5354 total criminal arrests, which leaves the War on Drugs accountable for about 9 percent of total arrests in Bowling Green over the last 20 months. On the surface, the numbers may not seem that huge, but when one starts to examine the nature of the War on Drugs itself, many if not most of those 473 arrested persons, with their lives changed irrevocably, begin to stop looking like criminals. For starters, the origins of the War on Drugs post-prohibition period can be traced to the 1930s to a man named Harry Anslinger. Marijuana had been outlawed in other regions of the United States prior to this, but it would be Anslinger who would truly cast the criminalization of substances in a remarkably frank and open light. Those who were suspicious that making substances illegal based on what sorts of “undesirable” people were using them had their suspicions confirmed by Anslinger. Quotes attributable to Anslinger include, and there are certainly more than these: “Reefer makes darkies think they’re as good as white men,” “You smoke a joint and you’re likely to kill your brother,” and my personal favorite, “There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the U.S., and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz and swing, result from marijuana use. This marijuana causes white women

“The use of drugs is a personal choice, and those who can use them responsibly are not damaging the community. It makes no sense to throw [them] behind bars ...” to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers and any others.” These quotes were all pulled from a blog on Salon. com, and as unwise as it would typically be to use a blog as a reliable source, the title of it, for those so inclined to read much further than I have the space to write, is “Why Is Marijuana Illegal?” and the article is extremely well-sourced. Examples of the War on Drugs being a War on Class persist to the present, as in the case of the difference of penalty associated with rock and with powder cocaine. Beyond the historical argument, it makes little sense to target a given substance as the root of the problem. Nobody wants America to devolve into a nation of heroin addicts, and it likely never would (although there is potentially some historical precedence for this in 17th Century China), but the root of the problem is not the users themselves. People who are addicted to heroin are sick, and sick people do not get treated in jail. If the federal government started cracking down on wealthy bankers who launder the money and elements that bring the drugs into the country in the first

place, like the CIA, dealers would begin disappearing from the streets overnight. Instead, the modus operandi is to target the users themselves, and nobody gains any ground. My goal in writing this article has nothing to do with encouraging the use of drugs. We live in a country which regularly over prescribes reasonably healthy people with drugs to cure minor symptoms, and more drugs to cure the side effects of those drugs, and more drugs to stay alert from the drowsiness induced by the other drugs. Many of these drugs are more hazardous to a person’s longterm health than casual use of marijuana, LSD, mushrooms, or even cocaine. LSD is a Schedule 1 Drug in the United States, and carries extremely stiff penalties. Yet, chemically, it is less toxic than aspirin or Vitamin C, and certainly less so than alcohol and nicotine, according to the federal government’s own list of poisonous substances. Danger posed physically to a person as the result of drug use is hardly a legitimate argument for their criminalization. Organizations like DARE and related community-driven campaigns to keep kids drug-free are

admirable, so long as rationality is used in place of fear and propaganda (there are certainly enough rational reasons to avoid drug use). The work of local law enforcement people also should not be criticized, as they are relatively inconsequential to the War on Drugs. More and more people keep going behind bars, but the problem persists, and it persists because the government is not serious about fixing it and because, ultimately, there really is no problem in the first place. Continuing the War on Drugs is to continue a policy formed out of racism, which continues to be practiced along much the same lines. To incarcerate people, locking them in a system intended for repeat business and recycled offenders, instead of offering actual help, makes no sense. The use of drugs is a personal choice, and those who can use them responsibly are not damaging the community. It makes no sense to throw ordinary citizens behind bars because they enjoy a chemical substance. Nothing about drug use is fundamentally or morally wrong. The black market created by criminalizing drugs ravages communities and makes the inner city a much more dangerous place to live. The time has come to put a stop to the failed and discriminatory War on Drugs. -Respond to Kyle at thenews@bgnews.com

Travelin’ the Globe: Final auf weidersehens have been said, Austria here I come ALISON KEMP COLUMNIST

WARREN — It’s less than two weeks until I depart from the United States for nine months. I made my final round of Bowling Green good-byes this past weekend in conjunction with the home football game. I would have been exceedingly disappointed if I would have left for Europe without seeing my friends march a halftime show. It was also a generally fun experience sitting in the stands with so many other students. But I was upset that the students were too loud for me to hear the pre-game and threw the seat cushions and whatever else they could get their hands on. Fortunately, this didn’t ruin my experience.

It’s weird thinking about all the things I won’t be able to do while I’m in Europe. My fall semester has revolved around the football schedule so many years, and I won’t have that this autumn. I’ll have to learn to like hockey and soccer because those are the semi-pro teams in Salzburg. University sports don’t exist in Salzburg like they do in Bowling Green. There are outside programs available but no actual university teams. Along the same vein, there aren’t extracurriculars either. What am I, the girl with a different club meeting practically every night of the week, going to do without school-sponsored activities? I’m anticipating a lot of this time will be spent working on my homework in German. I’ll have the Salzburg sights to keep me busy, along with this column. I plan on devoting the rest of my time to traveling.

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“I worked hard last year to take all of the classes I needed for my journalism major ... I worked hard for Austria, and it’s finally in sight.” A trip that just jumped up a lot on my list is Paris. I really want to go to Paris in the springtime to see the gardens, and I’d also like to be there for New Year’s Eve. But now, I want to go there before Dec. 14. Jeff Koons, an American sculptor, redecorated the palace Versailles. His giant balloon animal sculptures, along with other works of art, can be found inside and outside the palace. Now the Hall of Mirrors has another mirror-like surface to reflect the gorgeous furnishings. My first encounter with Koons’s artwork that I am aware of was this summer on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Three of his sculptures, including one balloon animal dog, were displayed there. They were so impressive, but also

quite whimsical. For that reason, some people see his art being displayed in Versailles as a disgrace. I believe his art, even though it’s centuries newer than the art in the palace, is quite similar. It’s outlandish and mocking at times. It’s over-the-top. It’s oversized. It’s expensive. All of those adjectives could be used to describe the art and lifestyle that occurred in that palace. For that reason, I’d really like to see the juxtaposition of these works of art. But if I don’t find things to keep me busy all of the time, that would be good, too. Life is slower in Salzburg. I hope my life is slower in Salzburg, too. I’ll have fewer credit hours of coursework. I won’t have any leadership positions or club

meetings to attend. And this is my last year of college. I need only one semester’s worth of credits to be able to graduate, but I’ll be taking classes for two. I worked hard last year to take all of the classes I needed for my journalism major that I would not be able to acquire abroad. I worked hard for Austria, and it’s finally in sight. I can see the mountains, the fortress, the gardens, the streets and the churches in my mind. I’m ready to go back, to splash the water in the horse fountain in Residenzplatz, to sing songs from “The Sound of Music” every time I see a sight from the movie and to eat a Kaesekrainer (a cheese-filled sausage) from a stand in the Alte Markt (old market). I’ll miss the things here I won’t have in Salzburg, but I’ll get over it. Learning to live with and acknowledge these differences is one of the main points of study abroad. I can’t wait. – Respond to Alison at news@bgnews.com

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Title IX works only in theory By Josh Brackett U-Wire

On June 23, 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments was officially enacted as U.S. law. The primary author of the law, Patsy T. Mink, had the admirable goal of ending gender discrimination in high schools and colleges. Although the initiative has had many positive results, it has also unintentionally restricted many sports teams from competing at the varsity level and reaping the benefits and additional funding of varsity status. Title IX states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” In theory, this law is both acceptable and commendable. Sexism is an ugly monster that should be quashed not only across the country, but the world. In practice, however, Title IX actually promotes the very discrimination it seeks to prevent. The lawmakers failed to take into account the sexes’ differing levels of interest in participating in athletics. As a result, men, who have a higher amount of collegiate athletes than women, are the sex facing discrimination. This directly contradicts the primary goal of Title IX. Several studies and statistics support this claim. According to “Intercollegiate Athletics: Four-Year Colleges’ Experiences Adding and Discontinuing Teams,” a study conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, “the total number of male participants still significantly outnumbers the number of female participants; in 1998-99 there were 232,000 males participating in college athletics and 163,000 females.” The disparity between male and female participants still exists today. And yet, although there are more male athletes than female athletes, there are now more teams available to women than to men. Something doesn’t add up. Furthermore, Title IX has caused many large, NCAA Division I schools, such as UConn, to spend less money on non-revenue-generating men’s sports, such as wrestling, cross country, swimming and volleyball, and instead emphasize money-making sports like basketball and football. Jung Park is the head coach of the men’s and women’s volleyball club teams here at UConn, and has been with the school for more than a decade.

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Easy Street Café is putting the lyrics to “99 bottles of beer on the wall” to literal meaning. They have been taking down and passing around many different beers from all over the world to bold Bowling Green residents. The bar is holding a contest called “Hall Of Foam” where all BG fanatics of great tasting beer can take a stab at trying all of the 104 different beers they offer. At their own pace, daring beer tasters can play for an opportunity to get their name on a plaque hung on the wall of the bar, a T-shirt and a mug available for cheap refills at the venue. Of course, there’s also the opportunity to be a part of the history and culture of the town. Easy Street Café and Grumpy Dave’s Pub (above the restaurant), located on Main Street just off of campus, has 104 different kinds of beer from America as well as imported beers from Canada, Australia, China, Italy, Ireland, India, Mexico, Spain and many more. The café has been holding this contest ever since it opened, and in 1988 is when the first winner was recognized with a plaque. The plaques are displayed at the bar on the wall for all incoming customers to see. Many names are displayed, but only Rob Roy, a middleaged Bowling Green resident and regular to the bar has been recognized for completing the contest 12 times. According to manager Amanda Pirooz, they decide

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on the huge selection of beers based on various reasons. She said taste plays a big part in the assortment of different brews, but also the idea of getting beers from all over the world is a vast part of the selection process as well. Some of the beers included are Australia’s Foster’s Oil Can, Belgium’s Blue Moon and Full Moon, Great Britain’s Brown Ale, Germany’s Beck’s, Italy’s Moretti, Jamaica’s Red Stripe, Japan’s Kirin Light and Spain’s Estrella Lager. Taylor Schauer, senior, is just one of the many students currently in the process of trying all of the beers. He is currently about 1/3 through them all and has not wanted to stop yet. He says he will actually be disappointed when he completes the project because he is having so much fun in the process of it. The contest is not only for the enjoyment of the few people attempting it, but it also adds an original flare to the culture of the town all cities aim for. “The ‘Hall Of Foam’ does a great job of bringing the best beers from all over the world into one place,” Schauer said. “For Bowling Green, it creates a diversity of beer that many are not used to. How many people that belong to other college campuses can say that they have had a beer from Trinidad or Czech Republic?” The contest gives students at the University and the town residents an opportunity to be a part of the town they live in, and to be looked upon for many

Video games and exercise have often been regarded as being on opposite ends of the physical spectrum, but Nintendo has been working to bridge that gap. The Wii Fit, which Nintendo released last May, allows gamers to engage in physical activities such as yoga, balance games, strength training and aerobics. Such activities are possible because of the Wii Balance Board, which “can read your real life movements and bring them to life on screen,” according to Nintendo’s official Web site. The board also acts as a scale, which can measure center of balance, determine Body Mass Index and test how well a player can control their body. Wii Fit also keeps track of a users progress, which may prove beneficial to those trying to improve a certain area of fitness. Although Wii Fit can provide a fun workout in a player’s living room, C and C games Assistant manager Josh Ballmer said it is unlikely someone will reach an optimal level of fitness by only using the Wii Fit. “It’s low impact aerobics,” Ballmer said. “It’s not intended as supplement for real exercise.” Whether or not customers believe they

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By Kyle Schmidlin Pulse Reporter

To begin an ongoing column reviewing classic, influential artists of popular music, there is only one realistic place to begin. Certainly other artists have been of monumental importance, and it may seem like The Beatles only get their recognition because they were the first of their kind. Not so. They may have been among the first, but to this day, 45 years later, they are still the best. The Beatles existed in various incarnations dating back as early as John Lennon’s high school bands in the mid-to-late 1950s, but it wasn’t until 1962 when the group — by now consisting of Paul McCartney on bass and vocals, Lennon on rhythm guitar and vocals and George Harrison on lead guitar and vocals — decided to make occasional session drummer Ringo Starkey a mainstay of the band. When they appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in February of 1964, Beatlemania swept across the nation, and to this day countless Americans are afflicted with the fever. By 1965, the band began to take on an entirely new persona, and individual personalities started seeping through into the music. Released in late 1965, their album “Rubber Soul” saw the band morphing from a collection of kids making hit singles

to distinct songwriters penning far more lyrically and musically sophisticated tunes. They began to reflect musical currents gaining ground in the United States at the time, and the record has a folkish, Byrds-style feel to it. It was far and away the most interesting thing they released up to that point, and it’s not merely recommended listening, it’s absolutely essential to any serious library. Throughout the mid-to-late ‘60s, The Beatles only continued getting bigger, taking great risks and producing number one singles all along the way. “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” released in 1967, saw the band laying the groundwork for what would eventually come to be known as progressive rock and the “concept album”; that is, a record with a constant theme running through all or most of the songs. In 1968, they released “The Beatles,” or as it is more commonly known, “The White Album,” and John, Paul, George and Ringo had never appeared so totally independent of one another before. Included on The White Album” is the Harrison original “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” Paul McCartney’s stellar radio stapes “Back in the USSR” and “ObLa-Di, Ob-La-Da,” and John Lennon’s infamous collection of sound effects, tape loops and

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As temperatures drop itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to stow away those flip-flops and tanks for a more seasonally appropriate look. This seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trends are all about bold colors, tailored pants and overstated accessories. Dressing for warmth and comfort is definitely important but for those of you more stylishly inclined hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a look at whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in for autumn. This seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot hues are rich and deep jewel tones. Think plum, rust, navy and scarlet. Another one of this fallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorites allows you to throw out that annoying myth of not wearing white after Labor Day and extend the wearabilty of your white duds into winter. Tweed, velvet and lace dominate this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frocks. Beth DeLong, a manager at Diversity Boutique, said the layering of different textures and patterns is a must. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing a lot of plaid ... and animal prints are definitely

back,â&#x20AC;? Delong said. The same goes for the guys here -- with the hopefully obvious omission of lace. Try layering up your favorite summer tee with a thermal shirt and tailored vest to stay toasty. For those of you blessed with shoemania â&#x20AC;&#x201D; your tall black boots are still in but update your collection and add the condensed version: the ankle boot. Step up last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s black legging fetish and try this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opaque and patterned variety. If your clothing budget isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as large as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like, this is an affordable and easy option to update an outfit you already own. Hey ladies, menswear is not only for the fellas anymore. This season women and men alike will be stepping out in tailored pants and vests. Think late â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;50s, early â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s style. Most importantly for ladies and gents, wear whatever makes you feel your best (even if it involves a fanny pack and my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal favorite: the ever popular sockswith-sandals) and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sure to stay in style all year round.

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Movie remake misses target with storyline By Aaron Helfferich Film Critic

The introduction to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bangkok Dangerousâ&#x20AC;? features a set of rules outlined by a hit-man played by Nicolas Cage. As he lists out the reasons why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necessary to remain invisible, move quickly and leave no connections, the premise to this remake of the same name feels a lot like the Hollywood-ized assassin films the original steered artistically away from. Written, directed and previously filmed by the Pang Brothers, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bangkok Dangerousâ&#x20AC;? is the Hollywood version of a film that originally garnered success in Thailand. Now with a larger budget, and a more expensive cast of characters, not much attention was put into appropriately updating the tale. As he struggles with similar problems to the original, Joe, Nicolas Cageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pessimistic vision of a lonely hit-man, is dealing with a mid-life crisis. Realizing he has no friends or even a single interest in something other than his work, Joe finds himself going against his main rules of assassination work. By forming a bond

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BEATLES From Page 7 other noises, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Revolution #9.â&#x20AC;? The different directions each main songwriter was beginning to head in, first hinted at on albums like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rubber Soulâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Revolver,â&#x20AC;? had finally become crystal clear on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The White Album.â&#x20AC;? Still, the band would release two more accomplished albums before splitting up at the end of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s, offering a fitting, tragic and symbolic end to the counter-cultural trends gaining so much meaningful ground at the time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abbey Road,â&#x20AC;? released in 1969, was the last album the band recorded, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let It Be,â&#x20AC;? released in 1970, was the final album of all original material to be released under The Beatles name. Along with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rubber Soul,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abbey Roadâ&#x20AC;? is essential Beatles, even if it is mostly Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record. It also contains two of Harrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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best-known and strongest Beatles compositions, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Somethingâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here Comes the Sun.â&#x20AC;? There is nothing left to say about The Beatles that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been well-known for 45 years. Each member went on to launch successful solo careers, and their records continue to be purchased and appreciated by new generations of music listeners year after year. Featuring all 27 of the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 hits, the album â&#x20AC;&#x153;1â&#x20AC;? was released in 2001 and shot immediately to the top of the charts. It is just one of several albums to appear on the Top 100 selling albums of all-time list (compiled by the RIAA) to have The Beatles name. Before dismissing them as over-hyped, give the records a listen, because, perhaps, the most remarkable thing about The Beatles is that, in all the years musicians have had to try, nobody has topped them in terms of crafting a classic, memorable song.

generations to come. Sean Rochester, a University alumnus could not refuse the opportunity to be a part of the contest. After a night out with friends, he saw the many plaques on the wall, and was curious about joining the fun. Just three months later, his own name was put on the wall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It made for some interesting Monday nights and rough Tuesday mornings,â&#x20AC;? said Rochester, who finished the contest before he graduated in 2006. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think I gained six pounds from all the beer and hot dogs, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably my greatest accomplishment at BG, right above graduating.â&#x20AC;? Many have tried and succeeded at the contest, but only for those ready to pay the hefty price. Rochester said that the challenge is not easy on anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wallet. Keeping focus with friends helped him get through spending more money on one bottle of imported beer than it would cost for a 24-pack of Budweiser or Corona. After his 104th purchase, Hollandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grolsh Flip Top (the most expensive on the list) immediately followed by a shot of Patron, he was recognized as another addition to the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hall Of Foam,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; a recognition that he took a lot of pride in.

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Many others couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t refuse the challenge. University alumnus, Kyle Cerny, who has completed the contest twice, created a group on Facebook to honor his peers who have devoured all 104 beers, including friend and fellow alumnus, Shaun Pelley. The group contains mostly alumni. The University faculty is also joining in on the fun. Jasen Simon, an English as a Second Language professor, decided to endure the competition after a colleague told him about it after his move to the area a year ago. He had participated in similar contests outside of Bowling Green, so he was up for this quickly after hearing about it. He is currently half way through all 104. Simon said he likes to try new and different things, and this contest is a great way for the town to do the same. He said that the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hall Of Foamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is helping to â&#x20AC;&#x153;widen the palletâ&#x20AC;? of BG, and is showing there is more than just Miller Lite on the menus of the bars located downtown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[The] broad range of flavors makes it enjoyable because you really learn something about yourself and what kinds of beers you enjoy,â&#x20AC;? said Schauer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One minute a beer can taste like a cherry, like the Cherry Wheat Samuel Adams beer, and the next beer can taste like an espresso like many of the darker Porter beers on

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THE FACES Mike Williams

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Serves as an anchor of Boise State’s defensive line

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Corey Partridge

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A senior leader and sure-handed BG receiver

Has become one of the better running backs in the country

Currently leads the MAC and the nation in total sacks

Will utilize a large number of offensive weapons

THE MOUTHS OFFENSIVE COACHES: Both Gregg Brandon and Chris Peterson are offensiveminded coaches who know how to mix things up and get the most out of their many skill players.

THE BREAKDOWN BG: Through two games, the Falcons have proven they could actually be improved from their eight-win 2007 season. At 1-1, the team will look to finish the latter half of their non-conference schedule on a positive note. Still, the Falcons have looked like two different teams in their two games. At Pitt, they controlled the ball much better. Quartberback Tyler Sheehan threw one interception in the first quarter—that was it. Against Minnesota last week, not only was an interception thrown, but four of Sheehan’s teammates fumble the ball away. Almost all of the fumbles led to points for the Gophers. Even though BG played reasonably well, the turnovers killed them and made a manageable 21-17 deficit turn into a 42-17 drubbing.

THE STRENGTH IN THE TRENCHES: Both teams feature tough lines on offense and defense that are actually rather similar. Both teams don’t use size to push opponents around, but a combo of strength and speed.

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Defensively, BG has looked better than they did a year ago. Against Pitt, they rarely missed a tackle and forced three turnovers en route to a 27-17 win. Against Minnesota, while the score didn’t end up being close, the defense was backed up inside their own 20-yard line a number of times due to the turnovers.

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NO TURNOVERS!: For BG, it’s simple: hold on to the ball. Stats show that when the Falcons win the turnover battle, they usually win the game.

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THE INJURIES WILLIAMS OUT: Speedy BG kick returner Roger Williams will miss tomorrow’s game with a broken right index finger he suffered in the loss to Minnesota one week ago.

BOISE STATE: The Broncos only have one game to their credit so far this season, but it was an impressive one, nonetheless. They beat up Idaho State, 49-7. While BSU has been a highly successful non-BCS program for years, this season could be a little bit different in terms of look. This year, the team has a number of underclassmen, including the starters at quarterback, center and linebacker. Offense has always been a bit of a calling card for the Broncos. QB Kellen Moore looked good in the opener, and junior running back Ian Johnson is one of the better backs in the entire country. With the aid of head coach Chris Peterson’s inventive play calling, the Broncos will be a very tough opponent for the Falcons. And that’s not even factoring in the infamous blue turf. The defense is also improved, and is similar to the Falcons in terms of overall size. Their biggest strength is in their hard-hitting secondary.

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THE SPEED RECEIVERS: For BG, Freddie Barnes, Corey Partridge and Marques Parks can stretch the field. Boise also has speed in receiving corps with Titus Young and Vinny Perretta.

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GEARING UP: Junior Eddie Kipchoge (above) will be just one of 11 returning letter winners for the BG cross country program.

Cross country is up and running. No pun intended. You can catch the Falcons Sept. 13 at home when they host the Mel Brodt Invitational at 2 p.m. With 11 letterwinners on both the women’s and men’s squad returning to the University, Coach Cami Wells is ready for the season. “Our goal is always to get the most we can out of each indi-

vidual and the team as a whole, to have everyone give their best effort day in and day out,” said Wells, who is now in her seventh season as head coach of both teams. Wells has high expectations for both teams and plans to reach those by working together. “We need to work together as a team and focus on getting the most out of each opportunity whether it is a practice or meet day,” Wells said. “The focus has

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After leaving BG, Unice still happy to be in OHL By Ethan Magoc Reporter

Love him or hate him, there’s no denying the accomplishments. Many in the Falcon hockey world took great offense with Josh Unice when he left BG just two weeks before the 2007 fall semester began. “I’m really committed to BG. I wanted to go to a team I could help as a freshman,” Unice told the Toledo Blade in June 2007. But a month later, he changed his mind and signed with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League, meaning he was no longer eligible to play college hockey.

“A lot of my friends go to BG and it would have been nice to be with them, but I won the Ontario League Championship this year so ...” Josh Unice | Goalie Unice, a Toledo native, went on to a stellar first season with the Rangers, leading them to an OHL Championship with a 30-63 record, 2.45 goals against average and a .908 save percentage. But looking back a year later, does Unice feel any regret about backing out of his college commitment so late in the summer?

“Sometimes,” Unice said. “A lot of my friends go to BG and it would have been nice to be with them, but I won the Ontario League Championship this year so …” Unice, 19, said juniors has given him experience of what

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THE BG NEWS PICKS OF THE WEEK It’s week three folks, and the same four guys are picking college football winners. Your sports editor has been terrible thus far, and is in dead last. Your assistant sports editor, however, is doing quite well. Still, the standings remain close as we “roll along.”

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The blue turf really isn’t much of an advantage for Boise. They’re just a real good team. And they’re going to win. Boise St. 34, BG 28

As much as I would like to see BG make curly fries out of the Broncos, I don’t see that happening. Boise St. 38, BG 24

BSU’s 59-2 at home since 1999, soon to be 59-3. AY ZIGGY ZOOMBA!

I’d like to be wrong. I’d like to serve Boise Au Gratin and mashed (potatos).

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Boise St. 36, BG 20

Buckeyes are going to throw My small fanhood for the Bucks Don’t break your legs jumping off OK, last week was all part of Ohio State The out the conservative play calling says OSU, but my head says the bandwagon, “Buckeye fans.” Tressel’s plan. He knew USC was vs. USC and shock everyone in the LA USC. No Beanie, no W. watching, it was their bye week.

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Let ‘em get over confident. OSU 38, USC 35

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is going to be a real good Kansas’ defense won’t be able to Maybe the second most South Florida is a Big East South Florida This game. I think South Florida will stop USF’s running game, which intriguing match up of the contender and will proove that vs. Kansas pull out a close one on the road. is the key to their victory. weekend. Todd Reesing could be Kansas is a one season wonder.

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taking the Mormons at home. BYU is going to put up way too Rematch of a thrilling 2007 Las After a hot win over Tennessee, UCLA I’m Somewhere, Steve Young is many yards for UCLA to keep Vegas Bowl that BYU won by UCLA is ready to smack up vs. BYU smiling just a little bit. up with. blocking a field goal as time another big team.

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s my upset special of the Wisconsin will go into hostile Wisconsin Here’ week. This is a huge game for territory with their effective vs. Fresno State both teams, and Fresno will get it passing and rushing games and

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expired. Still, UCLA will lose. BYU 24, UCLA 17

UCLA 31, BYU 20

Fresno could go unbeaten if they can get by Wisconsin. Two power running teams, I’ll give the edge to P.J. Hill and the Badgers. Wisconsin 34, Fresno St. 28

It will be close, very close. Fresno, proove to me the Big 10 is weak. Right now, I’m not intirely convinced. Wisconsin 30, Fresno St. 27

s a better chance of me Navy’s only offensive weapon is I flipped a coin. Navy There’ sounding smart when talking a running back. Duke has a good vs. Duke about Penn State’s offense than run stopping defense. Figure it

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leadership. “I expect every athlete to show leadership in one way or another,” Wells said. “As far as those I expect to be consistent and the effort to be among our top runners in has to be consistent to reach indi- the races on the men’s side Chris vidual and team goals.” Moody and Aaron Smuda have Wells is depending on team looked strong this preseason and captains, Aaron Smuda and on the women’s side Kara Butler, John Bernard for men’s and Kylie Carly Wells, Kylie Korsnack, Jamie Korsnack, Kara Butler and Jamie Roflow and Barbara Powers have Roflow for women’s, to show all looked very good.”

UNICE From Page 9 professional hockey is really like, compared to the twice-a-week game schedule he would have had in college. “The college schedule is kind of short, and you can’t buy game experience as a goalie. I played a ton of games last year, and you can’t beat that,” Unice said. In addition to hockey, the 2007 third-round draft pick of the Chicago Blackhawks is taking general education courses at Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, located 10 minutes from Kitchener’s ice arena. In an odd coincidence, BG will open its season with an exhibition game against Wilfred Laurier on Oct. 4. “School’s really important to my mom, so I’m still taking classes up here,” Unice said, adding that he has not really kept in touch with any BG hockey players because he’s been so busy with hockey and schoolwork in Canada. He will head to Chicago’s train-

Josh Unice Left the Falcons before last season to join the OHL ing camp on Sept. 18, where he stands as one of the Blackhawks’ top goaltending prospects, according to Hockey’s Future, an Internet prospects news service. His former team was forced to recover quickly last August when Unice abruptly departed, and brought on Nick Eno to split time with Jimmy Spratt in net. Eno played in 23 games for BG as a freshman, posting a 2.79 goals against average and a .905 save percentage. BG coach Scott Paluch said he doesn’t think the Falcons experienced any lingering effects of losing Unice in 2007-08, nor will they this season. “We moved on from that a year ago with the recruitment of Nick Eno,” Paluch said. “There’s always committed players in college hockey who leave early, and that’s an unfortunate part of what we do, but for us we’ve clearly moved on.”

OSU’s Wells regresses, listed as doubtful By Rusty Miller The Associated Press

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COLUMBUS — Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said yesterday it is doubtful that starting tailback Chris “Beanie” Wells will play Saturday night against No. 1 Southern California. Tressel said there was lingering soreness for Wells in his right foot after he worked out on Wednesday night. Wells did not practice with the team yesterday morning just before it departed for Los Angeles. “We were hoping he’d wake up this morning and feel even better than yesterday,” Tressel said shortly before boarding the team bus to the airport. “But it didn’t happen. We’ll see from here.” Wells injured his right foot in the fifth-ranked Buckeyes’ opener against Youngstown State, did not play last week against Ohio and has not had contact in partial practices this week. He flew with the team yesterday afternoon. Tressel did not rule out the

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OUCH!: Wells had a very sore foot after practice and is unlikely to play tomorrow.

possibility of the junior seeing action, but did not sound optimistic. “Beanie practiced about 20 carries yesterday, and maybe 20 percent of the practice,” Tressel said. “We didn’t have him work today. He had more soreness this morning than we had hoped for. A late afternoon practice followed by a morning practice,

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