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University. Eason is remembered as a peaceful, caring and exuberant man. “Often when I’d see Djisovi, he’d greet me, “Hello, big chief!” Nieman said. Jason Wells-Jesen, a friend of Eason and an English instructor, remembers Eason’s fun personality. “It was always hard to tell if he was completely serious about anything,” Wells-Jensen said. “The question of how much to take him seriously was sort of an irrelevant question because he was sincere. He had a huge personality.” Nieman said Eason believed that understanding diversity was the key to peace. If there is no understanding between people, there can be no communication. “Then society becomes a pretty messy, conflict-ridden place,” Nieman said. Eason led an African drumming group every Friday. Wells-Jensen attended these sessions. “He would just welcome people with shouts and hugs,” WellsJensen said. “He would just lavish praise on my wife and my daughter especially, my daughter was the empress, and he would bow before her.” Nieman said the sound of the drums always soothed him. “On Friday afternoon, if you walked across campus, you’d always hear Djisovi’s drumming group,” Nieman said. “It always seemed to me a very spiritual and meditative way to end the week.” It’s true that Eason’s African drums have been silenced, but his legacy echoes forever through his friends, peers and the hundreds of lives he influenced. “I think if anyone were to get to the end of their lives and have had the impact on people that he did, they could be very happy with what they did in their lives,” Nieman said. “His was a life well lived.”
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sure that students could use their BG1 dollars, Elsasser said. Undergraduate Student Government President Johnnie Lewis understands why the athletic department outsourced concessions, but is wondering why they didn’t come talk to USG about the change. “I do want to speak with athletics to see what the motivation was,” Lewis said. “I want to ask why they didn’t come to USG to discuss this change.” Students probably won’t react too kindly to the change, Lewis said. “I know that students will voice their opinions and when they do, they will do so vocally,” he said. Elsasser acknowledged that he should have talked to USG about the change in concessions. “I would think that it was an oversight on our part not to include them [USG] in the RFP [request for a proposal], but it was kind of a quick timeline,” he said. “It happened early summer and ended in late summer.” Some students are concerned about price changes with the new company coming in, but USG said they were told the prices would not change. But some prices on the concession menu have increased. For example, the price of a hot dog went from $2 last year to $2.75 this year. Though several items have increased in price, there are other items that cost the same. Though customers may have to pay more for some food items, Gladieux does offer students a wider variety of food choices. “From a fan perspective attending the game you have a great variety of menu choices,” Elsasser said. “I think the ability to walk in and choose between a sausage sandwich to a chicken sandwich that is grilled right in front of you is great.” The reason for the concession change was to increase
the revenue the athletic department receives from the concessions. “Strictly revenue generating” Elsasser said. “We needed to look at every nook and cranny to generate revenue and this is one area that has a high impact and a high volume. If our concession commission increased by 3 [percent] to 5 percent from one year to the next we are bringing in that much more revenue to help [the department].” So at the end of last school year the athletic department announced they were putting out requests for proposals, in which area companies could submit a proposal about how they would manage the concession stands at University athletic events, Elsasser said. “[It was] an open invitation to concessionaires across the state and across the country including dining services to submit a proposal based on how they would operate it [concessions], what sort of commission bases they would give athletics,” he said. Dining Services understands the change was a business decision, director Gail Finan said. “Other MAC schools are changing also,” she said. I think it is good if we can generate more revenue for the athletic department to balance their budget.” Gladieux, who has signed a 10-year contract with the athletic department, has invested $150,000 in equipment to run the University concessions. “They [Gladieux] have renovated the concessions ... they have purchased register and ... BG1 equipment,” Elsasser said. “They have the everyday capital improvements from carpentry to painting to adding lights and things. They are looking at it as a long-term investment.” So far, Gladieux and the athletic department have received positive feedback about the concessions, Elsasser said. “The first game there were very positive comments,” he said. “The events we have had and the things they [Gladieux] has done ... has been very positive.”
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that once people get used to the new policy it will work out for the best. “I think once everybody gets through the initial shock of change ... it will be more beneficial for everyone,” he said. “It cannot be a free-for-all and I think everyone understands that.” In the end they are just looking out for what is best for students’ health and safety, USG Speaker Jeremy Lehman said. Another problem students have with the policy is how much it will cost to go through the new catering service. “It just really limits what people can do and it makes it a lot more expensive to buy university catered food,” Beane said. Some organizations have withdrawn from this weekend tailgate party because they couldn’t afford it, she said. “A lot of people are having open
SPEAKER From Page 1 strive to be respected. It is important to go in with an open mind and to always remain fair. In the world of reporting someone will always be mad, but as the reporter he or she has to know how to handle it and be confident in the article. Reporters must know they did the best they could, it is there Zinser said a reporter can grow and earn respect. After all, the core values of journalism are always needed; it depends on
LATTA From Page 1 “We’re lucky to be involved in this kind of race during an offyear,” Lipian said during the meeting. “This is going to be the most important race in Ohio this year.” Latta, who has been in the Ohio House of Representatives since 2001, served as a state senator and a Wood County commissioner. So far Latta is one of only two Republicans to declare their candidacy in the primary. On the Democratic side, two-time congressional nominee and former University employee Robin
house brunches for their alumni instead,” said Beane. Another issue with the new policy is no student organized tent is allowed to serve alcohol. It is a new university policy this year that no student run organization can serve any alcohol, Yunker said. But for students and alumni who want to drink two tents will be placed at homecoming for those who are old enough to drink. “They [people] will be able to purchase hot dogs, hamburgers and if they are 21 or older they can purchase a beer,” Yunker said. “We have to control it in some aspects, but at the same time we have also opened some other opportunities for everbody so they can still come out and have a good time.” One thing to remember is that the athletic department doesn’t earn a profit through the new changes. “This is not a profit thing,” Yunker said. “We don’t make a huge profit.”
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the role of the reporter to present them while bringing life to the story. Zinser also focused on the much too quick reactions of the media. As a reporter she emphasized the importance of taking the time to gather the news, claiming credibility is hurt when the reporter fails to take the time for the facts. “To do well it takes diligence and hard work,” said Zinser. Zinser gained her experience after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in newspaper journalism from Syracuse University. She
then went on to write for seven different newspapers including the Colorado Springs Gazette and the Philadelphia Daily News. She currently reports for The New York Times since August of 2003. During her career she has reported on the primary Olympics and been a New York Giants beat reporter. Megan Dixon, freshman journalism major, said she appreciated Zinser’s passion for her career. Zinser closed her speech by emphasizing her passion for writing: “I am a journalist at heart, what I happen to cover is sports.”
Weirauch is the only democrat to declare her candidacy. Latta’s opponent for the Republican nomination, State Sen. Steve Buehrer, has described himself as more of a fiscal conservative than Latta. Buehrer pointed toward his vote against Gov. Bob Taft’s 2003 tax increase and Latta’s vote in favor as evidence. When asked about this comment, Latta pointed toward the fact that he has been awarded the Watchdog of the Treasury award by the United Conservatives of Ohio three times as evidence otherwise. Latta also paints himself as a conservative on social issues. As a
state legislator, he has received an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association and has a 100 percent anti-abortion voting record. Latta said that his top priorities in Congress would be to reduce government spending and cut taxes. “Government does not create wealth, government spends wealth,” he said. This is not Latta’s first time running for the 5th district seat. In 1988 Latta lost the republican primary to Gillmor by 27 votes. Primary elections in the in 5th district race will be held on Nov. 6. The general special election is Dec. 11.
MONDAY 10:38 A.M.
Someone slashed the tires of a car parked on East Court Street. 2:53 P.M.
Someone entered a vehicle on South Main Street and took a pioneer CD player, valued at $200. 3:03 P.M.
Someone entered an unlocked vehicle on East Napoleon Road and stole a $300 CD player and about 50 CDs. 6:34 P.M.
A woman was warned for criminal trespass after she was found with a video camera inside a bus at Fortress Towing on Bowling Green Road. The woman said that she was a student shooting a scene for her digital photography class.
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