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Students use information laws to access public records By Andrea Slivka Reporter
The sun shines frequently on Angie Slade’s work as she makes police information as accessible to the public as possible. As the University police records management officer, Slade uses the open record laws, also known as the Sunshine Laws, to determine what information can be released to the public and what information is protected by law. “We’ve always been very open with our information and shar-
ing information with the public,” Slade said. While journalists often use the Sunshine Laws to gain access to information for articles, people may use the Sunshine Laws for a variety of other reasons without even realizing it. For example, Slade said she gets many requests from students writing papers. “That’s something they tease me about around here — is that I’ve done so much research, I should have a Master’s in every program”, she said, smiling. “I’m always working on a term
paper.” FOR THE RECORD But Slade said it can be difCommon records requests to ficult for her to help students the University: when they come to her asking for information but they don’t ■ Football head coaches’ really know what they want contracts specifically. For example, if a ■ Salary information student requests information ■ Construction contracts on incidents in Lot 6, there are thousands of reports Slade could search through. She pre- handles are for theft and accifers requests for specific names, dent reports from insurance companies, background checks dates and crimes. “You can ask for any report as for employers and requests from long as you’re specific in your Student Discipline. request,” she said. See RECORDS | Page 6 Other common requests she
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Celiac disease limits student’s food choice By Addie Curlis Reporter
At Bob Evans, Mike Judson can only choose from two menu items — salmon or chicken. He has suffered from celiac disease since he was 2 years old. Judson is friends with the manager at Bob Evans and consults him on what to order. The manager then goes into the kitchen to make sure Judson’s food is not subject to cross-contamination. Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. Those with Mike celiac disease Judson cannot tolerate gluten, found in Student who wheat, rye and suffers from barley. the genetic As a celiac suf- Celiac ferer, Judson’s disease body cannot digest gluten — it is as if his body puts up boxing gloves to fend away from the harsh symptoms that would erupt if he digested it. Judson said he has major stomach pain and digestion problems when gluten is eaten. According to the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Program, one in 133 people suffer from celiac disease. Even those with no symptoms are still at risk for the complications of the disease. Judson said celiac disease is a genetic disease in which the gene can be triggered at any time, including times of high stress or environmental change. Some are born with it, and for others, it appears over time. There is no cure for it, other than following a strict gluten-free diet. There are two phases of the disease, having no symptoms or having severe symptoms. Judson has a severe case. “My first thoughts were, ‘Oh, my God! I can’t eat anything,’” he said. He worries about his gluten-free
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FOOTBALL FRENZY: A small group of friends gather to play a pick-up game of football on one of the last nice days of the week. With rain expected later in the week, the sunny days are limited. The group was out playing football in front of University Hall. Top left: Matt Anderson bombs a pass to his friends. Bottom left: Darrion Carter reaches high and catches a ball late in the afternoon. Above: Adam Curtis gets tagged out by Lorne Jordan as he runs with the football. Many students spent time outside on the warm days this week.
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Strickland proposes new spending plan, budget cuts By Andrew Welsh-Huggins The Associated Press
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modestly the year after that. He said nine agencies will either receive cuts or funding that doesn’t keep up with inflation, and nine other agencies will see small increases under his plan. “There is belt tightening ahead,” he said. “My budget reflects tough choices.” Strickland spokesman Keith Dailey said the chief budget proposals will be revealed today, as required by the Constitution,
Walk up the stairs of the old South Main School on Monday and Wednesday nights and listen to the sounds of bells. With boundless energy and encouraging smiles, Laura Shakti teaches belly dancing and yoga classes to the Bowling Green community. New to Bowling Green, Shakti comes from Los Angeles bringing her experience and expertise in Middle Eastern Dance. “The type of yoga that I teach, kundalini yoga, is really kind of an ancient healing science,” Shakti said. “It’s not just the poses that you might do in the gym or community centers. It uses breath, chanting and mudras — the ancient way of moving the hands that has a specific effect upon the body. It makes the body and the aura more radiant.” Open to all ages and genders, belly dance is not only an educational experience, but also a workout. Shakti’s students leave her classes with the same type of core workout they might find in a pilates class. After having three kids, Lisa Stichler attributes her motivation for taking up belly dancing to them. Although, a good workout is not the only reason to enroll in one of these classes. Candace Byington formed her
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COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland yesterday laid out a dramatic series of new spending proposals and budget cuts in the first State of the State speech by a Democratic governor in almost two decades. Strickland proposed eliminating the state’s school voucher program except for the Cleveland program, giving record funding
increases for Ohio public universities and ending a tax break for gasoline producers to save money in a budget that will shrink state spending next year. Strickland, 65, the first Democratic governor in 16 years, also proposed spending $1 billion over four years on energy programs to make the state a leader in new energy technologies. “Now is the time for hope,” Strickland said. “A new day is coming. A new Ohio awaits us.”
The newly elected governor’s speech quickly laid out several proposals guaranteed to spark debate over the next several weeks. He also won early and loud applause for comments on budget cutting. But after one burst of applause that proceeded announcements of new spending proposals, he quipped, “That may be the last standing ovation I get.” Strickland says state spending would shrink next year as part of his budget plan and grow only
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