2007-02-28

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Wednesday February 28, 2007 Volume 101, Issue 111

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The journey of an artist isn’t a short one Student artist brings “A Whole Other World” to Union to show work | Page 3

Are people losing touch with sarcasm? Letters to the editor, a favorite section to humor columnist | Page 5

SPORTS WEB EXCLUSIVE PEOPLE ON THE STREET

By Tannen Gliatta Reporter

The countless billboards, commercials and flyers tell us that the University is all about YOU. Student Voice is the latest project that aims to provide a dialog between students and faculty and staff. Student Voice is a monthly documentary newsstyle program that will be on the University’s Web site and made into DVDs.

Students are videotaped as they answer questions about various university topics. Documentary director, Matt Fredericks, hopes the episodes will showcase student concerns, ranging from class size to parking. “The goal is to improve dialog and understanding between faculty and administration and students,” Fredericks said. Telecommunications instructor and advisor Lori Liggett

agrees. “We as a faculty will get a better understanding of students’ thoughts and feelings, which could ultimately lead to better teaching practices,” she said. Student Voice aims to shorten the unavoidable generation gap that exists between students and faculty. “Students grew up on computers, MTV and MP3 players, so they have a different perspective on the world, technology

and their education than their professors,” Liggett said. Videotaping students discussing how they feel about local and world issues makes Student Voice a program that not only will be useful and effective now but in the future. “It is an oral history or a time capsule of students right now. Imagine if there were these types of interviews done dur-

See VOICE | Page 6

Trying new way to de-stress for midterms Satisfying the senses, personal wants can help reduce tension during test time or anytime | Page 4

In-depth look at computer security Wi-Fi, passwords, safeguarding your information are issues students need to know about | Page 7

Class of ‘07 showing court how its done

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Giving students a voice

Women’s basketball team plays final game tonight | Page 9

SHAWNDA HESS | THE BG NEWS

TOP: Marcus Bedinger, DeAnna Patterson, Dan Bryson, LaRiche’ Jones, Joshua Jones and Courtney Cleveland from the College of Musical Arts presented a black history program for the students at Ridge Elementary School in Bowling Green. BOTTOM: Students at Ridge Elementary clap their hands along with the performance.

Celebrating Black history through song By Ella Fowler Reporter

Happenings of on- and offcampus rooms Learn about the overnight guest policy in dorms and what changes can be done, as well as the apartments offered through on-campus housing If you could give anyone an honorary BGSU degree, who would it be?

NICK VASKO Freshman, Pre-law

“Da hell wit college degrees.” | Page 4

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The voices chime together in a melody “Follow the drinking gourd, follow the drinking gourd, for the old man is a-waitin’ to carry you to freedom, follow the drinking gourd.” These are the words to the chorus of a song titled “The Drinking Gourd” and was sung to a group of elementary students by Courtney Cleveland, DeAnna Patterson, LaRiche’ Jones, Marcus Bedinger, Joshua Jones and Dean Bryson, students of the

College of Musical Arts. These six students have traveled to five schools, including Ridge Elementary where this performance took place yesterday, to help celebrate Black History Month. All six students participated and came up with a performance that was geared toward helping elementary kids understand Black History Month and the important figures who have impacted the African American community. “This wasn’t my idea, and

Vision, the University’s GLBTQ student organization, celebrated National Freedom to Marry Day yesterday. The event was supposed to occur on Feb. 12, the recognized day, but the snow days prevented the event from occurring. In 1997, Evan Wolfson, a civil rights attorney, founded National Freedom to Marry Day to spread awareness about the rights that same-sex partners lack. It has since developed into a week long observance and gained the attention of international media. Beijing held their first protest for marriage equality this year. “This day started as activism to push for the right to marry for GLBT individuals,” said Derrick Daggett, Vision vice president. Vision’s idea for their celebration came from graduate student Jonathan May, who participated in a similar event during his undergraduate years. Vision “married” consenting adults of any orientation at the Union tables. Upon the completion of their vows, the

By Molly McCabe Reporter

The Wood County Historical Museum plans to take a historical look at the fur and featherful fashions of Native Americans. Richly Dressed, Handsome in Appearance is part of a monthly curator series that looks at early Native Americans in the Maumee Valley and their styles of dress. Tonight’s program will allow guests to take a look at the different styles of dress of the Native Americans in Northwest Ohio during the 1790s. According to Randy Brown, museum curator, the extensive collection was donated by John and Diane Baer, life long collectors of historical pieces. A large portion of the pieces showcased in the exhibit are originals or very detailed remakes. Some of the most distinct pieces include blankets made by the natives, a top hat made of beaver and weapons including an original flint lock pistol. The exhibit includes pieces from pre-European influence as well as pieces from post-European invasion. “The exhibit tries to look at the positive aspects of the European and Indian relationship, like the trade that occurred between the two groups,” Brown said. Janet Rozick, historic programs specialist for the Toledo Metroparks, will be speaking about the Indians of Northwest Ohio. The speech, along with a slide show, will “engage guests with vast amounts of sources that document why Natives Americans dressed the way they did, how they made their clothing and what different accessories they used. Experience how style affected native lives through trade and interaction with Europeans and Americans,” according to the Wood County Historical Museum’s Web site. Other portions of the series include a presentation on “Life in the Great Black Swamp,” given by Brown, where he will discuss the hardships and ways of living

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Couples say ‘I do’ at Freedom to Marry Day By Erin Rechin Reporter

Native American fashion exhibit

FACTS OF MARRIAGE People in same-sex relationships not only can’t marry those they love, but they also can’t receive the same benefits as those in heterosexual relationships ■

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3.1 million people are living together in same-sex relationships in the United States 38 states have legislation banning marriage between same-sex couples More than 1,000 federal protections are afforded to married couples in the United States

Source: Washington State University, www.thecenter.wsu.edu

couples received marriage certificates and exchanged rings made of rainbow ribbon. The ceremony came complete with a bouquet and wedding photo and was sealed with a kiss. “I think everyone should have

See MARRIAGE | Page 6

See WOOD | Page 2

Sherwin and Slatkin receive Univ. honorary degrees for achievements By Laura Lee Caracciolo Reporter

Recipients of honorary degrees at the University must be prominent in a particular area and have a strong connection to BGSU. Martin J. Sherwin and Maestro Leonard Slatkin are the most recent individuals to be awarded an honorary degree at the University. Doug Smith, vice president of the University of Advancement, describes a holder of an honorary degree as “an individual that has distinguished themselves in their professional life and has a meaningful relationship with the University.” There is a committee of disciplined University faculty members who nominate highly recognized professionals to receive an honorary degree. Gary Hess, a distinguished research professor, is one of the many people who recommended Sherwin for the award. “He is an outstanding historian whose books on the development of the atomic

Martin J. Sherwin

Maestro Leonard Slatkin

Awarded honorary degree at the University

bomb and the physicist Robert Oppenheimer made major contributions to the understanding of American nuclear policy and the politics of the nuclear issue,” Hess said. Sherwin is a professor at Tufts University, a renowned author and the founding director of many programs at various colleges. “I am honored to become an alumni of BGSU and pleased because the degree will bring me back to BG, which I visited as the producer and host of the Global Classroom Project over a decade and a half ago,” Sherwin said. According to Slatkin’s Web site, he is an American conductor and music director of the National Symphony Orchestra. He has directed many other symphonies and

Awarded honorary degree at the University festivals and has performed opera in the United States and around the world. Slatkin has also been nominated for over 50 Grammy awards and has won five of them. Emily Freeman Brown was one of many who recommended Slatkin for an honorary degree. Slatkin was a mentor and advisor to Brown in 1989. Brown now directs the Orchestra Program on campus which thrived from Slatkin’s teachings, making him responsible for the growth of the program here. “Sherwin and Slatkin are nationally and internationally recognized leaders in their respective field,” Smith said. “Those individuals being honored by BGSU brings distinction and prestige to the University as a whole.”

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8:04 a.m. Warrant issued for Matthew E. Wittenmyer, 28, of Bowling Green, for a theft from Polleyes on East Court Street on Dec. 15, 2005. 9:12 a.m. Jason C. Hall, 34, of Bowling Green, arrested for assault after he was reported being violent with a woman and kicking passing cars at Parkview Drive and North Main Street. 9:21 a.m. Caller reported finding drug paraphernalia in the trash outside an East Wooster Street hotel. A police officer picked them up and had them destroyed. 12:15 p.m. South Enterprise Street resident reported debit card stolen and used. 1:20 p.m. Cell phone reported stolen from a North Prospect Street apartment. 3:11 p.m. Pine Valley Drive resident reported receiving a fraudulent phone call. 6:41 p.m. Alan E. McCartney, 57, of Rudolph, Ohio, cited for operating a vehicle while under the influence, driving in marked lanes and having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle at East Gypsy Lane Road and Railroad. 8:13 p.m. Four subjects were given written warning for trespassing on Clough Street. 8:37 p.m. Clay Street resident reported wallet stolen.

I didn’t want this to be a me production,� Cleveland said. “The people involved and I came together and came up with different ideas of how to put this together.� The group’s main goal, however, was to keep the students entertained. “We wanted to try and keep them interested as possible,� Cleveland said. “We don’t want to lose them and we want them to take something home with them at the end of the program.� To keep the children interested, the group presented the information in a new way — through song and narration. The presentation consists of songs from the slavery period, gospel tunes, the jazz period, civil rights movement and the Motown period. They began the performance with music about slavery from 1660s and ended with music from Motown movement of the 1970s. Important historical figures and musical legions were talked about, including Rosa Parks, George Washington Carver, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Louis Armstrong and James Brown. Ridge Elementary teachers and students prepared for the visit by incorporating aspects of the performance into their

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DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY: Junior Carly Cusick (left) teaches Diane Schwab and Tony Georges (right) how to East Coast Swing. This two-hour swing class is a part of a four-week dance program that also teaches hip-hop dance as well as ballroom dancing. The next swing class is March 13 and will take place in the Union.

WOOD From Page 1 in the Black Swamp era; there will also be a presentation on “Preserving Your Family’s Treasures Workshop,� also given by Brown. “The museum is such a neat place, I would like to see more

people go to these events,� said Phyllis Henry, University instructor and former volunteer at the museum. Reservations are not necessary, but large groups should call ahead to assure enough space. “This program is hoping to bring in 20 to 40 people. It should be a popular event for this time

of year,� said Kelli Kling, marketing, PR and special events coordinator for the Wood County Historical Museum. The program is at 7 p.m. at the Wood County Historical Center and Museum. Admission is free to members of the Wood County Historical Society. There is a $2 suggested donation for nonmembers.

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“Lift every voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring.� Ridge Elementary Performers curriculum. “We found out in the fall that this group was coming to perform, and we thought that this would be a great opportunity to plan ahead,� said Stacey Higgins, reading specialist at Ridge Elementary. “We incorporated the figures talked about in the presentation into our general curriculum.� To do this, students throughout the grades were exposed to different African American historical figures who would be talked about in the performance done by the BGSU students. “This helps them understand their place in the world,� Higgins said. “It shows them how one person can change the world.� The students incorporated this throughout their performance also. You don’t have to be old to make a difference, said a student in the performance. The performance ended with the singing of the Black National Anthem. “Lift every voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring,� sang the performers to the children of Ridge Elementary School.

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New York offers growth for an artist

Some events taken from events.bgsu.edu

7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Paczki Day Kreischer SunDial

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Annual Undergraduate Art & Design Exhibition Dorothy Uber Bryan and Willard Wankelman Galleries

11 a.m. - midnight Spring Break Specials @ Chily’s & Temptations Commons 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. TechTrends — Why Should We Care About Net Neutrality Union 206

5 - 10 p.m. Greek Leadership Team Interviews Saddlemire Paulsen Conference Room

7 p.m. - midnight Sail to Jamaica @ Destinations Snack Bar Harshman

7:30 p.m. USG Election Information Session 318 Union

8 p.m. Concert Band, University Band and Wind Symphony $8 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens Kobacker Hall, Moore Musical Arts

9 - 11:30 p.m. AHA Film Series: Bamboozled 204 Fine Arts Center

9 - 10 p.m. Organization for Women’s Issues 107 Hanna Hall

9 - 11 p.m. Pub: Open Comic Night Black Swamp Pub

By Kelly Metz Reporter

To be an artist is a great struggle, but to be a great artist and have your name be known is still a greater struggle. Junior art education major Amber LeFever traveled to Hunter College in New York City as a part of the National Student Exchange program offered here at BGSU. She did this to grow as an artist and have her name known. “At first, I wanted to go to California,” LeFever said. “There are only certain colleges through the exchange program, and I knew New York would be a great opportunity to grow as an artist.” While at Hunter College, LeFever took three studio classes in photography, paint and ceramics. “A Whole Other World,” the current show in the Union art gallery, is compiled mostly of photographs and paintings with two ceramic pieces. She completed all of the pieces while a part of the program. LeFever titled the show “A Whole Other World” based on the diversity that she found in New York City. The theme of the show is the portrayal of rural nature scenes meeting the urbanization of the city, which can be seen by viewing her photographs, which range from farmscapes to Central Park and then finally to the New York skyline. “I was attracted to Central Park because you can find that nature in Ohio,” LeFever said. “You can be in the center of Central Park and look up and see the sky-

By Freddy Hunt Reporter

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ART AND ARTIST: Artist Amber LeFever with a selection of her ceramic arts. The artist’s works will be displayed in the Union until March 12.

line no matter where you are standing. I saw how nature met urbanization, and you can’t find that in Ohio.” LeFever was also affected by other artists such as her painting professor, Emily Mason, a New York abstract impressionist who pushed her to use emotion in her work. By expressing emotion through paint, LeFever was able to capture her inspirations, such as the diversity of the city. “You could walk down the street and hear five other languages at the same time besides English; the new cultures and sub-cultures really impacted me,” said LeFever. Although BGSU has a wonderful art department, the experience in New York was still something that needed to be done to grow as an artist, LeFever said. Junior Rikki Wise also went on the trip with LeFever and witnessed her own personal growth as an artist. “She used this time to experiment with colors and different shapes in painting class,” Wise said. “She took pictures of pretty

much whatever she wanted in photography, and the ceramics class was actually more structured, but all of this helped her to better understand where she wants to go not only as an art teacher but as an artist.” Not only are LeFevers’ peers taken aback by her growth as an artist, but professors such as Joseph D’Uva are, too. “Amber is a very dedicated student who is not afraid of a challenge,” D’Uva said. “Her research and work ethic is one to be admired by her peers. She is around the studio regularly, developing new and interesting ideas and honing the techniques needed to be a successful artist.” Wise also said he would recommend an experience such as New York City exchange for anyone in any major, but most definitely for an artist because of the opportunities found. To see the work of LeFever, visit the Union gallery now until March 12. The gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Bringing local youth together By Christy Johnson Reporter

The first Youth United Way in Ohio is taking shape to bring college and high school students together to make a difference in the greater Toledo area. Gary Braylock, Youth United Way coordinator, is working to

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spread the word about how to get involved in this start up project. He has been working closely with Director of Service Learning of the Office of the Provost Jane Rosser to inform student leaders about potentially getting on board. An outreach event was held last night in the Union to inform students about the beginning teers of

the project. The United Way normally does not start up their own programs, making the Youth United Way a unique experience for everyone involved. ONLINE: Read about the rest of the Youth United Way program | bgnews.com

Founders dining hall celebrated Black History Month yesterday by hosting an African heritage luncheon featuring authentic African recipes. Linda Duda, assistant general manager of dining services, said they celebrated with African American cuisine last year, but this year they decided to step away from soul food and offer dishes that come straight from Africa. The luncheon featured a Chicken Yassa dish from Senegal, a Malva Pudding from South Africa, a Jolof Rice recipe from West Africa and an Algerian Cucumber Salad, plus much more. Duda said she tried to pick recipes that were representative of the whole continent. Matt Van Norton, freshman, said he likes the authentic cuisine because its not what most people expect when they think of African food. “When most people think of African food they think of collar greens, fried chicken and soul food,” Van Norton said. “I like trying the food that comes

“ Most people have never tried food that comes from ... West Africa or Ghana.” Matt Van Norton | Freshman right from Africa because it’s like going back to my roots. Most people have never tried food that comes from places like West Africa or Ghana.” Duda believes it is the University Dining Service’s job to provide more than just food to the students. “Being in food services is one thing, but on a college campus I think there’s an educational component that plays into the food service component,” Duda said. “What better way is there to explore a culture than by breaking bread.” Sara Houlihan, junior, got a small taste of Africa by trying the Cous Cous salad. “There are tons of options, all things I’ve never seen or heard of before. It’s really cool just to see the different types of food that comes from other cultures.”

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If you could give anyone an honorary BGSU degree, who would it be? “The blue elephant in the band in the bar in ‘Star Wars.’”

“Russell Crowe.”

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LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX

An uncommon cure for midterm stress

MARTEL WHITE | BG NEWS ILLUSTRATOR

able with it. The preparation involved for a true stress releasing masturbation ritual can be enough to CHANDRA NIKLEWSKI rejuvenate you for the studying COLUMNIST you need to finish. Feel free to adapt this as you need to so you can get the ultimate relaxation for your effort. Mid-term exams are upon us I believe true self-pleasure and the stress is building up. can only be gained by showWe’ve heard the standard ing gratitude for the wonder of ways of relaxing. They include physical exercise, getting plenty your physical form. Regardless of what faith you believe in, of sleep, a balanced diet and the human body is a gift and other tactics. should be treated as such by Don’t panic. I am not about indulging all five senses. to be so irresponsible as to tell Find some music that you all to go out and have sex soothes you or energizes you, with people to relax. depending on what feels best, On the contrary, I think you and play it for a few moments should stay in and have sex to satisfy the sense of sound. with yourself to relax. Dim the lights or, if not Before you giggle too hard, against the rules of your resithink about the very real bendence, light some candles. The efits involved. sense of sight is usually satisOne of my colleagues, Brent fied by what you see when you Daggett, senior, said more close your eyes in this instance, stress may be involved if you but the lighting options search out a partner for your couldn’t hurt. sexual satisfaction. If you have candles and can’t “You’re not only practicing safe sex, but you’re preventing a light them, invest in a candle warmer. Find your favorite situation that might be beyond scents and fill your space with your control,” Daggett said. them. A bubble bath or shower Masturbating alone means with scented soap works just no concern over STI’s and no as well. Again, it all depends on worries about an unplanned personal taste. pregnancy, but this doesn’t Taste is a fun sense to play only benefit the person masaround with. Anything from turbating. chocolates to strawberries to One myth about masturbayour favorite pizza is accepttion according to the McKinley able. Tailor each piece of this Health Center at the University ritual to what you like and what of Illinois is that engaging in you need. “masturbation ruins a person Finally, the sense of touch for partner sex.” needs to be explored. There are Heather Riedel, senior, disso many ways to do this, but agrees. my favorite is masturbation. “You can find out what you After you’ve pampered yourenjoy and pass the information self with every other sensory on to your partner to better stimulation, it’s time to enjoy please you,” said Riedel. However, relieving stress and pleasuring yourself and loving the body you were born with. finding stimulation you enjoy Exploring the human body doesn’t have to involve selfshould be done with reverpleasure if you’re not comfort-

ence, and you’ll be surprised what you find out about how you like to be touched and where. It’s a learning experience and one that should be embraced. I will admit I don’t masturbate much anymore. I have a husband, and sex with someone you love is amazing and an orgasm with your partner will always top one you get by yourself, but remember having a lover doesn’t mean you can’t please yourself once in awhile. That’s like saying if you have a stove you shouldn’t get fast food. I’m pretty sure critics don’t follow that line of thought. And what about criticisms of masturbation? The only reason I had such a hard time finding people to talk to me openly about this subject was because it has been made out to be shameful. It’s not. It’s natural and beautiful, and I’m wondering if the many species of animals who engage in the act care about what people say who think it’s wrong. I found three possibilities for criticism while talking to Daggett and Riedel. “The whole idea of whether you think masturbation is wrong comes down to religious morality,” Daggett said. I agree this is a very popular idea, but I’m still trying to figure out why. There is not one passage in the Bible that says masturbation is wrong. Yes, there are interpretations of text, but nothing concrete. The scripture talked about the most is in Genesis involving a man named Onan who “spilled [his seed] on the ground.” But Onan wasn’t masturbating. He was having sex with his brother’s widow because they

were commanded to marry and have children. I would think the concern would fall to the poor woman who was forced to marry and have sex right after her husband died, not the man who was grieving and withdrew. However, I don’t plan on telling people who don’t believe in masturbating that they have to, and I don’t plan on listening to people tell me because they don’t do it, I can’t either. The second criticism I’ve heard is that there’s no privacy. Talk to your roommates. Maybe they want time to have some fun as well. Set up times the room is off limits if you have to. Don’t be shy. Most of you masturbate. I’m still not sure why none of you want to admit it. The third and final criticism is that the practice is just not appealing. That’s true in a sense. Men usually have clean up duties and women sometimes want to take another shower. A quick fix for that is to take care of your business while you’re in the shower or bubble bath. When dealing with people who want you to believe the act is dirty, my approach is that you should only do the things you’re comfortable with as long as it doesn’t infringe upon the rights of others and always listen to the criticisms, even if you don’t agree with them. Or as Riedel said, “As for the people who put a negative light on it, who are they to judge? If it’s getting in the way of things like your social life, homework, school or work then it could be a problem, but don’t knock it until you try it.”

Send comments, questions or ideas to Chandra Niklewski at cniklew@bgsu.edu.

USG debates raising the minimum GPA requirement for Senators Some senators are losing their grip in the idea of “representative government” and not considering their constituency in their votes

ANDREW HERMAN COLUMNIST

Last night I was invited by my senator to attend the Undergraduate Student Government meeting in the Union. Let me say that I was surprised in more ways than one. I originally went to the meeting in support of my senators’ thoughts on a resolution that was being voted on that night and was passed. The resolution, 2006-0710 was a requirement for all persons within the USG voting body to hold a 2.5 GPA or better. Now, personally, I believe the resolution would make the USG unfairly balanced in its

representation. I believe that because all students need representation in the government of their school where their money goes and where most of them live for four years of their lives. The students are not receiving a fair representation from their USG senators when it is made into law that senators must hold at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA. Both sides of the issue had strong thoughts, opinions, facts and ideals that were brought up in the debate that preceded the voting. Senator Snead raised some good points in the midst of the debate. He said we (the USG) are not here to set the bare minimum, but to set the example for others to follow. He also made reference to the idea that the Government should promote an image of higher education, not of one where it is OK to have a GPA that is the bare minimum for

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the University. During his presentation, Senator Barnhart read various letters from students of the University and a striking letter from a student at OSU. The letter said the student government should follow what the University follows, and that the voting members of the USG need to look at what all students are going through. This letter brought out the main point of the entire debate. How can a government that is comprised of students with a 2.5 or better, represent the needs, thoughts and desires of a student body that is comprised of students with GPA’s ranging from a 1.5 to a 4.0? They can’t. The USG is failing in its duties to represent the thoughts, feelings, ideas and morals when they deny them representation. There is no representative from the LGBT-Q presence on

campus, now there is no representative for students that fall under their GPA limit. A student with a GPA of 2.0 is still considered a “Student in Good Standing,” with the University. So why is a student in good standing not considered a good candidate for representative within the USG. During the debate the speaker would continually ask people to stop talking, apparently trying to keep some order in the meeting, but from my point of view, he was shutting people up that were trying to make a point in the debate, primarily Barnhart. He also laughed many times about some of the arguments being made on the floor. As the speaker, he has no vote or say as to what is going on in the debate, and with the attitude he was displaying, it seemed he was doing more

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than he was supposed to be doing, trying to impress his thoughts and ideas on the rest of the body. It appears that many senators believe the USG is an elite group of students within the student body that knows what is best for those that they have little or no contact with those that are not at the same level as they are, and those that may care just as much, if not more, about what is going on on this campus. The senators need to make contact with their constituents more often than they do not. As far as I could tell from the senators when they were asked what they thought about the idea, they were speaking from their own preferences, not those of the students in their constituency. Some of the senators within the USG do not seem to understand the fact that they are elected officials, and they

must represent their electors. Senator Barnhart has done a fine job of representing his senators. The failure of the USG to pass this resolution shows they do not desire to represent the entire University community. I stand with Barnhart’s vote, “I stand strong in my vote of nay.” One more thing I would like to add. In last week’s article I presented my thoughts on the 2-RIDE and Shuttle Service. I would like to make it known that I was not attacking any one person in the service; I was merely commenting on some bad experiences I had with the service. I apologize to anyone within the shuttle service or 2-RIDE. I was merely pointing out some flaws that I see in the system.

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Foiled by letters to the editor While its true that I am undisputedly the most talented, best-looking, and smartest writer on The BG News staff (and quite possibly the world), the Not News section is only my second favorite area of the newspaper. In fact, as soon as I finish reading my article six times in sheer amazement of how I was able to cram so much awesomeness into a single column, I turn to my real favorite section of the news: The Letters to the Editor. That’s right; nothing is funnier than reading the incoherent ramblings of people who are delusional enough to believe that their opinion matters. Amazingly enough, there are people out there who think you care about their feelings; and that, my friends, is hilarity in

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MARRIAGE From Page 1 the right to get married. We have the right to show our love and devotion,” said Christen Drouhard, junior and newlywed. The marriage certificates listed the rights granted to people in marriages, civil unions and non-marital relationships. The purpose of the certificates was to provide some educational information to BGSU students. For example, married couples can make medical decisions for each other and can generally visit their spouse in

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“It’s pretty hard to miss us with our big rainbow and tri-fold boards. We want people to talk about us and realize we are a marginalized group.” Christen Drouhard | Junior the hospital. Civil unions may not be recognized out of the state in which the union occurred, so a partner’s visitation and medical decision-making may not be recognized out of state. “People need to realize that we are not going to sit around and let them take rights away from the queer community,”

said Nicole Arnold, Vision outreach chair. Vision recognized the day as a good way to bring awareness to GLBT issues. “It’s pretty hard to miss us with our big rainbow and trifold boards. We want people to talk about us and realize we are a marginalized group,” Daggett said.

VOICE From Page 1 ing the Kent State Vietnam protests. With our current war this program could have a lasting effect,” Liggett said. Not only does Student Voice help the administration and faculty, but it is a great learning experience for students who work on the crew. Students interested in directing, writing, editing and other communication fields are given the opportunity to work on a real project for the University. Emily Berens, film production major and telecommunication minor, finds her experience working on Student Voice helpful.

“The goal is to improve dialog and understanding between faculty and administration and students.” Matt Fredericks | Documentary director and Fredericks encourages students to participate. “This is another chance beyond class evaluations and online surveys for students to share what they really think,” Fredericks said. Berens agrees. “The more variety of opinions and greater representation of students the better to tell administration how students feel,” she said.

“Previously, I’ve mostly worked on things that have scripts and are planned out, but working on this with the public has helped me, especially if I get a job in the news. Doing the student interviews keeps you on your feet because you don’t know what direction they will go with a question,” Berens said. The interviews are taped in Olscamp Hall in the mail lobby

Union art galleries to transform into larger main room to exhibit student creations By Shelby Schroeder Reporter

The Union art galleries will fuse into one practical showcase, upgrading to exhibit student creations as soon as the start of fall semester. The proposed arrangement will add flow and spaciousness to the separate rooms by introducing a connecting archway, along with an exposed ceiling and upgraded halogen track lighting.

Originally identified as retail locations when the Union opened in 2002, the spaces were left vacant until the idea to host exhibitions for students in the School of Fine Arts quickly led to a student petition to make the rooms permanent galleries. However, the room wasn’t constructed with the intent to show art. Because the drywall enclosure was meant to house a small business, hanging art means puncture and patch for the walls every 2-3

weeks. Kim Jacobs, associate director of the Union, said the cost and effort expended on the puttying and repainting the walls isn’t worth the trouble because they’re so damaged now. “Soon we’re not going to have walls” said Jacobs, who jokingly commented that the walls are mainly composed of plaster. The person in charge of the construction, maintenance worker Deb Marsh, also is ready to lose

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With Wi-Fi, losing data to Web theft becomes easier By Christy Johnson Reporter

Wireless Internet has opened doors for unlimited, uninhibited information sharing anytime, anywhere. But with new technology advances come new dangers. Wireless networks that have not been safely set up are more susceptible to hacking because information travels in the air between the router and the computer. Computers with a direct wire to the Internet are less accessible by outsiders. Being aware of the risks of wireless networking is critical, said Toby Singer, executive director of Information Technology Services. One way to help secure an at-home network is to change the default safety settings on the computer that is being connected to the network. “Read the documentation and enable the security settings,” said Thomas Roberts, security analyst for Information Technology Services. Default settings are the original settings on a computer, and they must be configured and kept up to date. Virus protection, security patches and firewalls should be installed, run and updated regularly, said Cindy Fuller, communications coordinator for the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Another way to secure a wireless network is to encode the

system. This is when a password is used so only the individuals who know the password are able to get onto the wireless network. “If you have your wireless network encoded then it should be safe,” said Pat McCauley, government affairs official for Time Warner Cable. Students’ Internet service provider can help set up a wireless encryption. The ISP’s customer service can walk people through the encryption process. Feeding off of someone else’s wireless network, whether or not it is encrypted, is legal. What is not legal is when a person hacks into a computer to take someone’s information, McCauley said. “If someone parks outside and uses your wireless, it’s not illegal, it’s your fault — until the act of hacking takes place,” McCauley said. Some students are already aware encrypting wireless networks can keep hackers from breaking into files and stop freeloaders from stealing wireless signals. “It’s the first thing we did when we got our router. It just makes you feel better knowing other people can’t get onto your network,” said Matt Bruner, junior. The people who connect to unencrypted networks may think they are getting a good

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‘Open, s3s@m3!’ The value of changing your passwords By Kristen Schweitzer Reporter

Between remembering exams dates and when to do laundry, students have enough on their mind. Keeping track of multiple passwords for all their online activities can make things even more complicated. Many students don’t believe they are in danger of having their passwords stolen. One such student, Christy Danford, never changes her passwords. “I believe that [my passwords] are so unguessable that I have no need to change them,” Danford said. Danford also said she uses different variations of the same password in order to better remember them. However, computer security and upkeep of passwords is becoming even more important as more and more people give out personal information on Web sites. “It could be very easy [to steal a password] depending on the practices and activities of the person,” said Bruce Petryshak, chief information officer. For example, it never is a good

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idea to save passwords to your Web browser in order to save time. “[Saving passwords] makes it easier for you, but it also makes it easier for someone else,” Petryshak said. Another bad idea is to visit Web sites that need one’s private information using an unsecured wireless network. “An unsecured wireless network is like a radio broadcast,” said Kent Strickland, information security officer. Not all Web sites will ask for personal information or passwords in order for people to proceed with the site’s services. It’s important for people to pay attention to and distinguish which store important personal information versus sites that keep only an e-mail address or a name. “Guard passwords where sites have large amounts of identity information. If you have sensitive information on your computer or somewhere, each password should be unique,” Strickland said. Students also need to be aware

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Many steps to protect online data By Molly McCabe Reporter

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There are lots of things you can do on Amazon.com. Like get your identity stolen. Wait, what? This Internet thing can be pretty complicated sometimes. There are wonderful potential benefits, but also risks we haven’t come across before. This month’s In Focus is designed to give you a quick guide to staying safe when browsing or buying — not just from MySpace predators, but from people looking for your credit card numbers or birthday.

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When browsing, buying or blogging on the Internet be sure to have a secure connection. Here are some hints to ensure security when using the Internet.

Spyware Personal information can easily be stolen via the Internet. According to the Web site for Geek Squad, a computer and network support company affiliated with Best Buy, “90 percent of computers connected to the Internet are now infected with some form of spyware.” Spyware programs track and send personal information, passwords and account

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Watchful on the Web Guarding BGSU’s information a constant struggle By Tim Sampson Reporter

With countless pieces of personal information on file and with numerous access points, college computer networks have become a prime target for hackers and identity thieves. Recent security breaches at Ohio University and other institutions across the country have many students, faculty, staff and alumni wondering what the University is doing to protect their information, and what would happen if their information were to be stolen. Last year, 31 percent of computer network breaches nation wide occurred on college networks, said Linda Foley, founder of the Identity Theft Resource Center, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group based out of San Diego. “Hardly a week passes without a breach at a college campus,” Foley said. In order to guard against this threat, the University uses multiple layers of security, said Kent Strickland, information security officer. “There are a whole collection of processes, procedures, hardware and software to proactively monitor what’s going on and then to review any breach after the fact,” Strickland said. Strickland declined to delve into specifics, for fear of providing potential hackers with information that could be used to breach the network. He was, however, able to allude to improved file sharing, electronic signature and encryption projects that are currently in the works. These would accompany basic firewall and anti-virus programs already in place. All University security measures are designed to meet an international guideline of network security. The guidelines, the ISO/IEC 17799:2005 code of practice for information security management, is used by many businesses and government agencies around the world. One of the main challenges in securing the University’s network is controlling and monitoring the sheer number of users, said Bruce Petryshak, chief information officer. “Anywhere you’ve got a computer you’ve got a potential for a problem,” Petryshak said.

A virus contracted by any user’s computer could wreak havoc with the main network. The most common way for hacker to infiltrate the network is through web downloads, file sharing or e-mails. “Most viruses are pretty rough,” Strickland said. “They’re not some benign gag anymore. They’ll often plant a backdoor on a system, and that can be considered a breach.” In order to curb this threat, Information Technology Services has put an emphasis on making students, faculty and staff aware of potential dangers. ITS frequently sends out e-mail alerts, publishes newsletters and conducts training sessions in order to make users more savvy when it comes to online perils. “You can have all the systems in the world, but if you’re sloppy with the handling, if you leave it where it’s easy to get to, then firewalls don’t matter,” said Toby Singer, ITS executive director. But despite the work put into securing the system, University officials agree that no network can ever be entirely safe, which raises questions about what would happen if a breach were to occur. Whenever University systems are breached, a strict procedure is followed to determine how the virus got in and what damage, if any, was done. According to House Bill 104 of the Ohio General Assembly, any state institution that suffers a breach of its network must inform all affected individuals within 45 days of discovery of the breach. The bill also requires the notification of state and federal officials in order to aid in the investigation of the break-in. But the University might not have to abide by this rule in some cases. According to Strickland, if an investigation was ongoing, the University could go longer than the prescribed 45 days before notifying individuals who had information stolen. “We would try to keep information about any ongoing investigation private so as not to tip off the bad guys,” said Strickland. “But if we thought there was an increased risk for students in not knowing, then we would have to debate following that.” A serious breach of the University’s system could prove disastrous for students, faculty, staff and

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BGSU From Page 7 alumni. The University keeps track of an assortment of personal, financial, academic and medical data, all of which could prove valuable to hackers and identity thieves. “There’s really quite a bit of sensitive data that can be in various locations,” Petryshak said. “Obviously there’s financial data if you’ve ever filled out financial aid forms or set up your BG1 account.” After the series of security breaches last spring, Ohio University is now facing a class action lawsuit to pay for credit monitoring services for more than 173,000 people who had information stolen. A similar action could occur at the University if it ever suffered such a security breach. According to Rodney Fleming, student legal services managing attorney, any lawsuit

PASSWORD From Page 7 that the longer they keep a password, the easier it becomes for someone to figure it out. “If you have a Web site that doesn’t encrypt information, it’s a good idea to change that password often,” Strickland said. Not everyone has the time or patience, though, to keep passwords updated. “It’s a good idea to change your passwords frequently, but that sometimes become complicated,” Strickland said. There are ways, however, to make it easier. Petryshak recommended keeping a special encrypted folder on the computer that contains any private information. “WindowsVista has an encryp-

brought against the University would have to prove that the loss of information was the result of negligence. “It’s just like driving a car,” Fleming said. “Sometimes you have accidents that are not your fault.” Negligence could mean anything from network security being below standard, to an employee carelessly leaving a laptop in a public place, Fleming explained. But even if negligence can be proven, the University, as a public institution, might still be able to claim immunity from such charges. Public institutions, such as police departments, are

often granted immunity from certain legal charges on a caseby-case basis, Fleming said. “It really would have to be determined by a particular case,” he said. “But as a state entity the University could claim immunity, which would alleviate them of claims against them.” If this were to happen, students who have their information stolen would be left with no recourse against the University for the cost of recovering lost information, Fleming said. “But students would always be able to take legal action against the individual who stole the information,” he said.

“There’s really quite a bit of sensitive data that can be in various locations ... Obviously there’s financial data if you’ve ever filled out financial aid forms or set up your BG1 account.” Bruce Petryshak | Chief Information Officer tion tool built into the operating system,” Petryshak said. Students can also obtain software from companies, such as PGP Corporation, to encrypt documents. If a computer were to get hacked, information within an encrypted folder would be safe, Petryshak said. ITS offers a large amount of information for students who want to keep themselves protected. They recommend students not keep paper copies of their passwords, change passwords every 90 days and not use obvious passwords, such as license plate numbers. If students wish to check the strength of any of their current passwords, they can visit the Microsoft password checker at http://www.microsoft.com/

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athome/security/privacy/password_checker.mspx. Students interested in learning more about computer security and privacy can visit the ITS Web site for privacy and security at http://www. bgsu.edu/its/security/index. html.

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Leaving college can be tough, but data stays behind, just in case

WI-FI From Page 7 deal on free Internet, but the risks involved in connecting to an open network may outweigh the rewards. Everyone logged onto a network has easier access to one another’s information than if each computer had a wire connected it to the Internet. “It can be an open game, like the wild west,” Singer said. Each user on a network should change personal passwords every few months, and remove their cookies, which are ID tags placed on a computer Web sites that are visited by the user. They are like footprints showing where a user has been online. Emptying these cookies can stop hackers from finding Web sites that a user has been visiting and has left personal information on, such as an online bill payment site. At home, safety settings can be more easily controlled by users than when they hook up to an outside source, like a citywide wireless network, or at a restaurant that offers wireless access. When a user wants to connect to a large wireless network, they should ask whomever set up the network what security and privacy settings are enabled for customers. Paying bills or sending out personal information while on a large wireless network is not recommended, Singer said. While all these steps can help to improve safety when setting up a wireless network, it must be noted that none of these methods are 100 percent safe. Knowing the risks of wireless and being aware that a system is not invincible is the first step towards security and can make the difference between smooth sailing on the sea of wireless, or identity theft.

By Janeen Morgan Reporter

The University holds academic records of former students, even dated as far back when BGSU first opened. Since the University opened the Office of Registration and Records has kept all the academic records of each graduating class. “We keep transcript and academic information forever and ever,” said Christopher Cox, registrar. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 says no student information can be released to anyone without written consent from the student or if the University considers it directory information. This information includes a student’s name, local address, telephone, e-mail address, major, field of study, class standing, enrollment status, the student’s parent’s name, address and phone number, the student’s home address and phone number. “As by law, we are not allowed to release any academic records without the student’s consent,” Cox said. Also on this list are degrees and awards received by the student, dates of attendance, photographs, most recent educational institution attended and participation in officially recognized sports and activities.

“We keep transcript and academic information forever and ever.” Christopher Cox | Registrar

Cox, said this is information the University is allowed to release onto the directory Web site. Most of the records the University keeps are on the computer, the student information system or on microfiche. It may be on someone’s mind as to why the University keeps such records, including information about past graduates and current students. “We mainly keep these records for directory purposes,” said Susan Landversicht, the alumni office’s records management officer. The Alumni Association is known for its way of giving back to the community, and on the Alumni Office’s Web page, recent graduates place recent happenings about themselves so other alumni can see. According to Landversicht, their department keeps the academic information they initially get from Registration and Records and anything else alumni to send out to vendors, like credit card and insurance companies, as well as other vendors. These vendors are life and health insurance that cater to recent graduates who lost their insurance when they graduated. The online community of alumni are aware of what personal information is available, according to Susan Dunn, applications system administrator for the Office of Advancement Services. “Only this office deals with a program called Infinity. This is where our vendors come from,” Dunn said. “Things like what student organizations someone was in or scholarship information is put on the site. We try to connect someone’s spouse’s information as well,” Landversicht said.

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In a class of their own One of the best classes in MAC history will play their final game at Anderson Arena tonight BASKETBALL Check out The BG News’ blog during the MAC Tournament The BG News will have live blogs during all MAC Tournament games next week in Cleveland and a running blog in between games and after the first round. Go to http://www.bgnews.com to access the blog.

Look out for The BG News’ breakdown of the MAC Tournament The BG News breaks down the MAC Tournament for both the men and the women, and we’ll also hand out our awards and name our All-MAC teams. See tomorrow’s issue for the MAC Tournament Preview!

SCHEDULE TODAY Women’s basketball: vs. Miami; 7 p.m.

OUR CALL The List Now that the dust has settled from last Friday’s NFL combine, we take a look at the top five players available in the upcoming NFL Draft:

1. Calvin Johnson (WR): There were concerns when the 6-foot-5 Georgia Tech standout showed up to the combine at 239 pounds. After running a 4.35 40-yard dash, no one seemed to mind the few extra pounds.

2. Joe Thomas (OT): The 6-foot-6, 310pound Thomas was the anchor on an outstanding offensive line for Wisconsin last season. He’ll go to the Lions, if only they can pass on another receiver...

3. JaMarcus Russell (QB): At 6-foot-5, 265 pounds, he’s not what most think of when the quarterback position comes to mind. Nonetheless, he’s proven to be immensely talented, and Al Davis and the Raiders will have a hard time passing on his with their No. 1 pick.

4. Alan Branch (DT): Branch settled into the defensive tackle role for the Wolverine’s last season and looked like a future NFL standout in doing so. The fact he outweighs most offensive linemen didn’t hurt either.

5. Adrian Peterson (RB): When healthy, Peterson is as good as they come. He dominated for the Sooners but struggled with injuries all four years. All signs currently point to the Browns drafting him at fourth overall.

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This is the player that drives every opponent crazy. Thorburn has shot over 40 percent from 3-point range the last two seasons. Every time teams collapse into the lane to stop her teammates, Thorburn makes them pay. She is almost automatic from the baseline and teams have found that out the hard way.

Horne has emerged in this group as a great scorer. She’s been able to take advantage of double-teams on Mann by shooting 33 percent from 3-point range this season and has averaged 10 points and four rebounds over her career. This season she’s stepped up her defense with just under two steals a game.

She’s been BG’s engine during her career. Named Preseason All-MAC every year since her sophomore year, Mann has averaged 14 points a game in her career. This season she’s averaged more than 15 points and five rebounds while shooting 53 percent. Mann is a strong candidate for Player of the Year honors.

A threat from anywhere on the court, Honegger has averaged 12 points per game over her career and last season she became the only player in MidAmerican Conference history to convert 125 3-point attempts and make 125 blocks. This season she is shooting 40 percent from 3-point range.

Curt Miller calls her the best sixth man the MAC has ever seen. He’s got good reason. Flynn is averaging 10 points and four rebounds this season and demolished the post players from Kent State and Ball State with 21 and 18 points respectively in those victories. Flynn is a candidate for Sixth Man of the Year.

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THE CLASS OF ‘07: Curt Miller’s second true recruiting class has elevated the BG women’s basketball program in a huge way. The seniors are 97-24 since their arrival and have only lost nine MAC games. It’s not hard to believe that the rest of the conference won’t be sad to see them go.

BG vs. MIAMI: Miami gave BG it’s closest MAC win of the season on Jan. 16 in an 8-point victory. Amanda Jackson scored 21 and Jenna Schone scored 18 for the RedHawks. BG beat Miami for their 16th MAC victory last season to cap off their undefeated conference season. The RedHawks are 12-16 overall and 6-9 in the MAC this season.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | SHARON PALMA

Freshman pitcher already making history By Jordan Cravens Reporter

seven no-hitters, 17 shutouts and one perfect game in her high school career. A freshman pitcher for the BG The no-hitter was the team’s softball team marked her place first since April 12, 2004, and in the history books the first under the and joined an elite club team’s new head coach, of only five members Shannon Salsburg. after throwing a no-hit“I was really excited,” ter this weekend as the Salsburg said. “For her Falcons claimed the to go out and get the ball Panera Bread Challenge for the first time and Championship. then throw a no-hitter is Sharon Palma, a left- Sharon a big deal.” handed pitcher from Palma The unwritten rule Grand Rapids Mich., of softball of don’t talk tossed a no-hitter in Threw a five to the pitcher when she her debut appearance inning nohas a no-hitter going on on the mound for the hitter in her came into effect in this Falcons en route to an debut as a game as all players and 8-0 win against the pitcher at BG coaches were aware of Red Flash of St. Francis the possibility. University Coach Salsburg comPalma, who is believed to be mented that no one talked the first freshmen to throw a about the no-hitter. “no-no” in a debut appearance, “Everybody did their job and according to bgsufalcons.com, the defense held up behind her,” was only the second player to she said. The Falcons also did their job do so in a five-inning game. “I didn’t even realize it was a of supporting Palma as Susan no-hitter until toward the last Sontag, Hayley Weimer and inning, I was more focused on Dawnjene DeLong all homered getting through each inning,” for the team. Palma said. See PALMA | Page 10 Additionally, she has thrown

Sabathia, Indians talk about contract WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — C.C. Sabathia spent the offseason digesting some big numbers. The eye-popping contracts that free agent pitchers Barry Zito and Jason Schmidt received made Cleveland’s top starter take notice. “The market was great for pitching this time,” Sabathia said. “We’ll see how it goes the next couple of years.” Sabathia won’t be eligible for free agency until after the 2008 season, but Indians general manager Mark Shapiro is talking with the left-hander’s

agents about a new contract. The Indians would prefer to have a deal done by the end of spring training. Signing him won’t come cheap. Sabathia has been mainstay of the Indians’ rotation since 2001, after the former firstround pick soared through their farm system. With a career record of 8156, his .591 winning percentage ranks with Zito’s (.585) and Schmidt’s (.591). Zito signed a seven-year, $126 million contract with San Francisco and

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WARMING UP: C.C. Sabathia throws a pitch during a spring training workout.

Blue Jackets trade back-up goalie Conklin COLUMBUS (AP) — The Blue Jackets yesterday traded backup goaltender Ty Conklin to Buffalo and then took backup goaltender Brian Boucher off waivers from Chicago. Conklin played in relief of Fredrik Norrena while Pascal Leclaire was on the injured list with knee problems. He has appeared in 11 games this season with a 2-3-2 record. Conklin also played for Syracuse of the American Hockey League. Conklin goes from one of the worst teams in hockey to one of the best. “I think it’s great he’s going

“I think it’s great [Conklin’s] going to get a secure spot in Buffalo.” Rick Nash | Blue Jackets Left Wing to get a secure spot in Buffalo,” Columbus left wing Rick Nash said. “He didn’t have much of a secure spot here.” The Blue Jackets received a fifth-round pick from Buffalo in the 2007 NHL draft in return for Conklin in the last few

hours before the league’s trading deadline. “It was really a non-impact day for us,” Blue Jackets coach Ken Hitchcock said as his team prepared to play Colorado in Denver. “We’re just an innocent observer right now and trying to get ready for a hockey game.” Boucher, 30, had his biggest year in 2003-2004 with Phoenix when he strung together five consecutive shutouts. He didn’t allow a goal for 332 minutes and 1 second, the third-longest streak for a goalie in NHL history.

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TOUGH ‘D’: Cleveland Cavaliers’ Larry Hughes (32) is closely defended by New Orleans Hornets’ Linton Johnson III (43) during the second quarter of last night’s basketball game in Cleveland.

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Cavs beat Hornets with late scoring surge from James the Hornets on Dec. 11. But he was determined not to let the Cavaliers let this one slip away down the stretch. Trailing 72-57 in the third quarter, New Orleans began chipping away at Cleveland’s lead. The Hornets finally caught the Cavs at 83-83 as West’s 16foot jumper with 4:14 remaining capped a 13-2 burst. With Cleveland fans beginning to boo, Hughes dropped a 3-pointer and James scored on a lay-up to make it 88-83 with 3:35 remaining. James then missed two straight jumpers before heaving a skip pass across the court to Gibson, who calmly knocked down his 3.

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She will join Haley Weimer, named the Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year, and Emily Gouge, who ranked seventh in the MAC last season in ERA, in a triple threat pitching attack. Palma and the Falcons will travel to Charleston, S.C. this weekend to compete in the Charleston Southern Tournament.

facing some other difficult financial decisions in the upcoming months. Right-hander Jake Westbrook, 44-34 the last three years, can become a free agent after the season. Designated hitter Travis Hafner, who hit 42 homers with 117 RBIs last season despite missing the last 29 games with a broken hand, can be a free agent after next season. Considering the Indians’ status as a mid-market team, singing all three would seem unlikely. “That doesn’t mean we wouldn’t be able to get some-

thing done in the offseason with any of the three or next year with C.C. and Travis,� Shapiro said. Shapiro has talked to agents for Westbrook and Hafner. It’s been Shapiro’s policy to suspend contract talks if a deal can’t be completed during spring training. “I haven’t heard anything,� Sabathia said. “That’s between my agents (Brian Peters and Scott Parker) and Mark. It’s two years away. I want to come out and stay healthy and help the team win games. That’s all I care about now.�

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CLEVELAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; LeBron James scored 35 points, hitting two 3-pointers in the last minute to finally put New Orleans away and the Cavaliers held on for a 97-89 win over the Hornets on Tuesday night. James knocked down a 25footer with 49.9 seconds left, and then nailed another 3 from 26 feet with 24.2 seconds to go, helping the Cavaliers outscore the Hornets 11-6 over the final four minutes. Cleveland improved to 148 against Western Conference teams â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the top mark among Eastern squads.

James added eight assists, his final one going to rookie Daniel Gibson, whose 3-pointer with 1:42 left made it 91-85 and enabled the Cavs to hang on despite blowing a 15-point lead in the second half. Gibson added 12 points. Larry Hughes had 11 on 5-for16 shooting, but chipped in with eight rebounds and five assists. David West had 25 points, Desmond Mason 16 and Tyson Chandler 14 with 10 rebounds for the Hornets, who went 8-4 in February. The Hornets have lost six straight in Cleveland. James was held to 15 points and tied a franchise record with 10 turnovers in a loss to

Palma, who throws a fastball, change-up, rise-ball, drop-ball and a curve ball as her strike out pitch, had to rely on catchers Ashley Zirkle and Lauren Hoffman to guide her, as most of her pitches normally used were not working in the game.

players and every four years for the others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are disappointed that no one has been elected in the three voting cycles,â&#x20AC;? Hall chairman Jane Forbes Clark said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be evaluating this process and its trends at our next meeting, which is March 13, and discussing whether there should be any changes.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The board may decide that the trends are not what we thought they were going to be. Perhaps this hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worked as well as some of the board members thought it would and maybe it needs a little bit of change,â&#x20AC;? she said. Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn were elected to the Hall by the Baseball Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association of America in January. They will stand alone at the induction ceremonies July 29 in Cooperstown.

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NEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Hall of Fame pitched another shutout. Ron Santo, Jim Kaat, Marvin Miller and all the other candidates were left out yesterday when the Veterans Committee admitted no new members for the third straight election. The blank slate could lead to changes before the next vote in 2009. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being blamed because something hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happened,â&#x20AC;? Hall member and vice chairman Joe Morgan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asking me, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Do we lower our standards to get more people in?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; my answer would be no.â&#x20AC;? Santo came the closest to the required 75 percent. A nine-time All-Star, the former Cubs third baseman was picked on 57 of 82 ballots (70 percent).

Kaat, a 283-game winner and strongly backed by Hall member Mike Schmidt, drew 52 votes. Gil Hodges, who hit 370 home runs, got 50 votes and three-time AL batting champion Tony Oliva had 47. Players needed 62 for election. Umpire Doug Harvey received 52 of the necessary 81 votes on the ballot for managers, umpires and executives. Miller, the union head who led players to freeagent riches, showed a strong increase in getting 51. The vets committee was revamped after charges of cronyism when it elected Bill Mazeroski in 2001. That marked the eighth straight year the 15member panel sent someone to Cooperstown. After that, the panel was expanded to include all living Hall of Famers. The new committee votes every other year for

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Probation for 2 whose software tracked data on MySpace pages By Linda Deutsch The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Two young New York men accused of trying to extort $150,000 from MySpace. com by developing code that tracked visitors pleaded no contest Monday to illegal computer access in a bargain with the prosecution. Two counts of attempted extortion and another illegal

WEB From Page 7 numbers back to third parties, which use the information for their own benefit without the victim’s knowledge. The negative effects of spyware range from simple problems on computers, to potential disasters. Simple problems include constant pop-ups while on the Internet, and the worse end of things can include the computer to crash or identity theft.

Browsers Various browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla and Safari, as well as individual Web sites, provide a privacy policy for all of its users. Something most people do not do is read these privacy policies. eBay says that before people sign up for their site, they “must read and accept all of the terms and conditions in, and linked to, this User Agreement and the

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The use of wireless routers are quickly becoming popular, especially for off-campus students. The University also is continually adding Wi-Fi hotspots around campus. Take a look at our story about wireless security, and think twice before checking your bank account when you’re in the Union. Of course, some of the security issues are out of your or my hands. The University’s Information Technology Services and Office of the Chief Information Officer are trying to keep the University protected against

computer access count were dropped in the deal, which gave the defendants three years probation. Each had faced up to nearly four years in prison. Shaun Harrison, 19, and Saverio Mondelli, 20, of Suffolk County, N.Y., were accused of demanding the money as a “consulting fee” from the News Corp. subsidiary. The pair were offering the code on their own Web site for $29.95 and claimed Privacy Policy.” Some browsers have similar privacy policies in that the company will release personal information such as e-mail addresses to inquiring companies. Each browser’s policy varies, so reading the policy in advance helps to ensure security or awareness. “But not one browser is better than the other in regards to security, its all in your preference,” said Shakhara Bell, Geek Squad agent.

Security Tactics There are various security tactics that can be implemented when sending personal information over the Internet. Making purchases online is becoming more popular, and security tactics are vital in those instances. “When I buy something off eBay I look at a few things to determine if the purchase is a safe one. I look at the seller’s feed back, how often they sell online and how long they have been a member,” said Tony Ivancic, senior. hackers looking for a big score. They’re learning the lessons of other schools and institutions worldwide, who now face huge costs after getting information stolen from their computers. The University faces the chance of these serious attacks too. Check out our main story on what might happen if your information gets stolen from University servers. But don’t stop with these stories. Read the University’s security alert e-mails and change your passwords every once in a while. It might be a small hassle now, but it’ll save you a major one later.

to be developing an unbreakable version. MySpace had blocked the existing version after it was discovered. The popular MySpace socialnetworking site — where people create elaborate profiles and personalize them with photos, music and video — is supposed to offer anonymity to visitors who browse the pages. But Harrison and Mondelli’s program collected e-mail

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“I also only use Paypal as a payment method, which is the safest way to buy online,” Ivancic said. Another thing to watch for is unusual questions regarding personal information. Bell said most Web sites will have an indicator, such as a popup window, if they are secure. Kevin McManus, senior, said he always takes several steps to

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addresses and Internet Protocol addresses, prosecutors said. Such information could have been used by stalkers trying to locate MySpace users, said Deputy District Attorney Jeffrey A. McGrath. The men sold access to several versions of the code to computer users, who could then apply it to their own MySpace profiles. That type of traffic monitoring violates MySpace’s rules. ensure his information is safe when browsing or buying something online. “My fire wall is always is turned on, I use a secured … network, and I always make sure that the browser has a lock symbol at the bottom right hand corner,” he said. “This shows your information is encrypted from other users.”

Security Programs Software programs also can prevent hackers from getting personal information. McAfee, Norton, Panda and The Shield Pro are among the top antivirus programs, according to 6 Star Reviews, a company that reviews computer products and Web sites. There are many companies that will make home visits to ensure proper installation of the software on personal computers.

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07-08 Rentals Houses & Apts. Going fast! 1 sem. avail; all next to campus. $5 Web, close to downtn. Call 419-353-0325 9am-9pm/listing 24/7 316 Merry 3. Updated listing @cartyrentals.com 1 bdrm. $400 mo. plus elec. & dep. 9 & 12 mo. leases available. No pets 854 8th St. 419-392-3354. 1 bedroom on 7th St. $420 month. No utilities. Available 4-1-07. 419-287-4337. 1 bedroom unfurnished. $380 mo. + electric. Short lease, available Feb. 1. For more info, call 354-9740. 1 roommate needed now until May. Campbell Hill $325 mo. + utilities. 260-241-1534 2 bdrm. apt. 4th St. $525 month + utilities. Available immediately. & for fall. Call 419-409-1110. 2 bedrooms on 7th St. W/D, $650 mo. plus utilities. Available May 1st. 419-287-4337.

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Apts & Houses 07 -08 419-353-8206 www.fiterentals.com Enclave II waives $75 app. fee by signing over my 12 mo. May to May lease. Call ASAP 419-307-0087.

AVAILABLE AUG. 15, 2007 ALL CLOSE TO BGSU 227 E. Reed, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, AC $1000. 606 5th St. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, AC,$850 443 N Enterprise, 3 bdrm. apt. $550 819 N. Summit, 2 bdrm house $400 112 Ridge St. 1-2 bdrm. apts. $350 CALL 419-308-2458

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Recently remodeled 3 bdrm. home in quiet residential area. Central air & heat. Avail. April 1st. Credit check. 419-494-4278. Summer lease. 1 bdrm. w/ private bath in furn. apt. Share w/ 2 other females. W/D in apt. Swim pool, AC, weight room, free shuttle to campus. $350 plus. util. 330-284-4243. Summer Subleaser Needed. 2 bedrooms, $425 per month + utils. 801 5th St. Call: 419.601.2404.

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2 bedroom unfurnished duplex. Close to campus. W/D hook ups. $735 + utilities per month.

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Newly remodeled house. 4-5 bdrm., 2 bath, close to dntown. & campus. May or Aug. lease. $1500 mo. plus utiities. 419-340-2500.

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Critter Friendly 730 ELM ST: 2 bedroom / 1 bath unÄrnished house. Nice yard with off street parking. $625.00 per month plus utilities.

Houses/Apts for 07-08 school year 12 month leases only S. Smith Contracting, LLC 419-352-8917 - 532 Manville Ave Office open 10 - 2 M - F www.bgapartments.com Quiet tenants preferred

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Hillsdale Apts. 1082 Fairview Ave. 1 & 2 bdrm Apts. or 3 bdrm Twnh. Dishwasher & Garbage Disposal Washer & Dryers (in 2/3 bdrm) Air Conditioning Carports & BGSU Bus Shuttle *Ask about internet discount

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Male has a furnished room for rent with freedom of house. $225 mo. $100 deposit. 419-354-6117.

Highland Management 1 & 2 bedroom apartment 2 bedrooms available now 419-354-6036 www.bghighlandmgmt.com

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MARTEN RENTALS 710 7th St. 2 bdrm unfurnished. AC/free heat. 704 5th St. 2 bdrm furnished. Prices start at $510. 352-3445 Hrs 9-9.

House 1 block from campus 201 Manville, large 5 bdrm., good cond., A/C, W/D, plenty of parking. May or Aug. lease. $1625 per month Call 419-352-9392

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3 bdrm apt. recently remodeled, small pets allowed for 2007-2008. sch. yr..Please call 419-308-3525.

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3 bdm. house. Close to BGSU Off-street parking, W/D, AC. One-2 bdrm. apt. off street pkg. Close to BGSU. All avail. Aug. 15, 2007. 419352-4773. 419-601-3225 (cell).

3-4 Bedroom House. $900 month Avail. May 2007. 640 S. Summit St. Call 419-308-9905

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3 bedroom house. W/D hook ups. Tenants pay all utilities $900.00 per month.

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