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Faculty pay-to-print causes confusion, guidelines unclear
As faculty face new printing rules, students may suffer By Alissa Widman Reporter
feeding the
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need Lake High School eats up donations from Commons closing
CRUSHED: Lake High School was left in ruins after a June 5 tornado
Students at a local high school will be able to eat hot food, thanks in part to the University. Chris Wilson, director of food services at Lake Local School District, said she was
By Emily Tucker
After its first week, University faculty members are giving “Print Responsibly” mixed reviews. Opinions include indifference, praise, confusion and frustration, as the program affects not only students but teaching styles and classroom facilitation as well. According to the University’s website, the program, initiated Aug. 19, is “a new, more cost-effective way to handle ‘everyday printing’ and other tasks” and could save the University as much as $1.5 million per year. Despite those benefits, some, such as graduate student and parttime instructor Mike Carver, are also considering the negatives of the fledgling system. “I was disappointed to find out about it,” he said. “What I loved about BGSU were the differences we had, like allowing students to print for free.” The initiation of Print Responsibly was its biggest problem, Carver said, because it gave graduate-student instructors only a few days to prepare class materials, and it failed to make a distinction between graduate faculty and students. “On Friday, I received a message while printing my syllabi that said I had to pay to print,” Carver said. “I was so confused. I teach four large classes. I frantically took the papers to the departmental secretary, and she made copies so I didn’t have to pay.”
“I discovered later I could print for free at the graduate lab for our department, but it wasn’t opened at the time, and I had to find my own way of doing things.” Free printing for all graduatestudent teachers is not a guarantee, though. As stated on the University’s website: “... the policy for printing in relationship to a graduate student’s assistantship/research work will need to be addressed by each department.” Now that the initial transition is over, Carver said instructors are adjusting, and many, including himself, “will try to teach classes where [students] don’t have to print out anything.” “Some faculty members have written letters to call attention to the policy and to explore different options,” he said. “I can’t bad-mouth the University because any career I have I owe to this institution, but I just hope it doesn’t continue down this pathway and ultimately alienate potential students.” For some instructors, however, especially full-time faculty, Print Responsibly is a less-contested issue. “It has no effect at all on me,” said Andrea Schneider, a full-time history instructor. “I never had to pay out of pocket and I still don’t. I’m sure there are some department budgets I will find out about later, but it was just implemented and
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MOVING FOR THE SUMMIT
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glad to be able to tell a student destroyed the school June 5. “yes, there will be hot food.” After Commons closed at the Lake Local has been receiv- University, Director of Dining ing donations from places such Services Mike Paulus loaned as Toledo Public Schools, the the district equipment such as Lowe’s store in Rossford and the University since a tornado See LAKE | Page 5
USG proposes trustee selection reform By Max Filby Reporter
The Undergraduate Student Government opened the school year by discussing its first resolution since passing the Print Responsibly resolution this summer. The new resolution requests the University Board of Trustees update the process of selecting an undergraduate representative to the Board. The current committee for selecting a member to the Board of Trustees consists of presidents of seven organizations, including USG president Kevin Basch, and members find the process to be too convoluted. “It’s more of a housekeeping issue than anything,” Basch said. “We’ve let small things like this slip through the cracks in the past. We’re not
CAMPUS Intramural teams form
While registration fees for playing on intramural teams at the University to $35 a year, but students who wish to pay can still get involved | Page 3
“Last year GSS updated their process, so USG should too.”
Joe Edens | USG Chairman going to let that happen this year.” The new committee for selecting a Board member would primarily consist of USG members and one member of an undergraduate student organization. If the resolution passes, USG vice president Dan Caldwell would become selection committee chair and choose senators and another organization representative to join the committee. “It’s a narrowing down process,” Caldwell said. “It’s much more clear and concise.”
The Graduate Student Senate passed a similar resolution last year and recommended the resolution idea to USG. Although USG has been following a similar selection procedure for the past 20 years, formal changes still need to be made, Basch said. The new resolution will add qualifications to the selection process, including necessary junior level standing at the University while serving as a member on the Board of Trustees. The new qualifications also require candidate students to not be under any disciplinary sanction by any official University body, such as Residence Life or USG. “The current process just is not feasible,” said Joe Edens, USG chairman of internal affairs. “Last year
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FORUM Athletes’ egos tarnish sports
Columnist Bryan Warrick thinks modern sports figures such as LeBron James and Chad Ochocinco possess massive egos and are ruining their potential to be role models | Page 4
TYLER STABILE | THE BG NEWS
WITHIN GRASP: Junior Tommy Horn plans his next move while climbing a route on the rock wall Monday night, located at the Student Recreation Center. The wall is open MondaysWednesdays 5:30-9:45 p.m., Thursdays from 5:30-8 p.m. and Sunday from 5:30-8:45 p.m.
SPORTS Falcon football fires up
Redshirt freshman Matt Schilz has surpassed the competition and proved he has what it takes to be the starting quarterback at Saturday’s season opener | Page 6
PEOPLE ON THE STREET If you had a lot of money or resources to donate, who or what would you give it to? TONY RANDO Freshman, Statistics
“A/C for Mac East.” | Page 4
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Ohio parents plead guilty to hog-tying young son
Hurricane Earl strengthens to Category 4 storm
Woman convicted in 2 antifreeze deaths dies
Passenger dies on flight from Nigeria to Atlanta
NY groups seek DC order blocking targeted killings
Cops: 6 arrested after gunfire at baptism party
CLEVELAND (AP) — The parents of a Cleveland boy have pleaded guilty to hog-tying and duct-taping him to a coffee table on a nightly basis for months. Thirty-seven-year-old Andreia Huffman and 32-year-old Jason Dunikowski of Cleveland pleaded guilty Monday to a 196-count indictment. Charges include 180 kidnapping counts, child endangering and, against the mother, felonious assault. The prosecutor has recommended a 17-year sentence for the mother and 15 years for the father. Along with the nightly confinement, the couple admitted punishing the 8-yearold boy for six months by forcing him to stand all day facing a wall and smacking the back of his head until his nose broke. His 15-year-old brother called police in April. Messages seeking comment were left Monday with the couple’s attorneys.
MIAMI (AP) — The National Hurricane Center says Earl has strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane with winds near 135 mph (215 kph) as it moves away from the Virgin Islands. Earl is on a path that could brush the coast of the U.S. later in the week, though it’s too early to tell exactly where it will go. For now, tropical storm warnings and watches are in effect for the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas, among other places. Puerto Rico is also bracing for heavy rains and high seas.
ATLANTA — A woman who killed her husband and later her boyfriend by poisoning them with antifreeze died Monday at a state prison where she was serving a life sentence, prison officials said. Lynn Turner, 42, was found unresponsive Monday in her cell at Metro State Prison and could not be revived, said Sharmelle Brooks of the Georgia Department of Corrections. The former 911 operator from north Georgia was convicted in 2004 of killing her husband, police officer Glenn Turner, in 1995. Authorities first thought he died of natural causes, but reopened the investigation in 2001 after her boyfriend, firefighter Randy Thompson, was found to have been poisoned. Lynn Turner’s mother, Helen Gregory, said she and Turner’s two children, ages 12 and 14, had just visited her at the prison Sunday. Gregory said her daughter seemed fine physically, but was concerned for her safety. The warden told Gregory that Turner was found dead in bed inside the cell she shared with several other inmates. — By Greg Bluestein and Russ Bynum (AP)
ATLANTA (AP) — Delta Air Lines says a 57-year-old passenger was found dead aboard a flight from Nigeria to Atlanta. Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokesman John Bankhead said an autopsy determined Aolatou Assani died of ovarian cancer. Delta spokeswoman Susan Elliott says she was found unresponsive early Monday aboard Delta Flight 53, about an hour out of Atlanta and about 11 hours after it took off from Lagos. FBI Special Agent Steve Emmett says the FBI was initially involved in the investigation because the woman died aboard an international flight.
NEW YORK (AP) — Two New York-based civil-liberties groups have sued the federal government, saying its targeted killings of U.S. citizens overseas are unconstitutional. The American Civil Liberties Union and the Center for Constitutional Rights filed the lawsuit Monday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Defendants include President Barack Obama and the CIA director. The lawsuit was filed for the father of a U.S.-born cleric believed to be hiding in Yemen. It seeks a court order declaring that the Constitution prohibits the government’s targeted killings of U.S. citizens. The cleric is believed to have helped inspire the attempted bombing of a Detroit-bound airliner Christmas Day. The Obama administration cited the cleric’s al-Qaida role when it placed him on the CIA’s list of assassination targets. The Department of Justice has not returned a message seeking comment.
FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — Police said a baptism party where some uninvited guests arrived turned into a brawl that resulted in gunfire. Police were dispatched to the Progressive Men’s Club at 2 a.m. Saturday after a caller reported gunfire. Witness Amy Manjarrez told Fort Smith television station KHBS that her uncle was pistol whipped and that others, including her father and a disk jockey, were beaten. Police said one person fired a gun in the air and then into the crowd, though no one was wounded. Investigators said six juveniles were arrested. Their names weren’t released because of their ages. One youth was charged with aggravated assault. Other charges include curfew violations, marijuana possession and carrying a weapon.
SAT., AUG. 28
1:21 A.M.
3:06 P.M.
12:40 A.M.
An officer checked the welfare of a female laying the grass on Thurstin Avenue. She was all right.
A vehicle parked within the 100 block of S. College St. was keyed causing $400 in damage.
1:32 P.M.
A resident within the 100 block of Manville Ave. called to report someone was attempting to steal his recycled cans.
Zack Ryan, of Lyons, Ohio, was cited for underage consumption and disorderly conduct with persistence on the corner of Thurstin and Leroy avenues.
2:38 P.M.
6:32 P.M.
A cell phone was reportedly taken during a party in the Victory Inn’s ballroom.
Mary J. Hitt, 53, of Bowling Green, was charged with theft within the 2000 block of E. Wooster St.
Chrstopher James Gilvens, 18, of Bowling Green, was cited for under- 2:10 A.M. age possession near the corner of Phillemon P. Ronald, 30, of Clough and South Summit Streets. Columbus, was cited for disorderly conduct within the 100 block of E. Robert M. Reyes, 22, of Bowling Wooster St. Green, was also cited for open container near the corner of Clough 2:16 A.M. Peyton J. Armbrecht, 20, of Avon and South Summit streets. Lake, Ohio, was cited for criminal 12:56 A.M. trespass and underage/under the Alexander J. Adamshick, 18, of influence after reportedly attemptToledo, was cited for open container ing to make entry in to numerous and underage possession near the apartments in a complex within the corner of Manville Avenue and 1000 block of Chauncey Lane. Clough Street.
BLOTTER FRI., AUG. 27
12:30 A.M. Austin Lee Esqueda, of Northville, Mich. was cited for underage
1:23 A.M.
under the influence at the Union.
Tyler Snow, of Perrysburg, was cited for disorderly conduct and underage under the influence on East Wooster Street.
12:34 A.M.
3:06 A.M.
Nathan Thorp, of Centerville, Ohio, was cited for underage under the influence on Ridge Street.
A parent called to report roaches in a room in McDonald East. 1:10 A.M.
Dakia Welch, of Sidney, Ohio, was cited for underage possession of alcohol and warned for disorderly conduct at South Hall.
4:05 A.M.
10:05 P.M.
Michael A. Blair, 18, of Cleveland, was cited for possession of marijuana during a traffic stop within the 100 block of W. Wooster St. 10:37 P.M.
Miles T. McCullough, 21, of Bowling Green, was arrested for theft after reportedly taking a laptop from the Wood County Hospital. 11:06 P.M.
Phillip Austen W. Pulfer, 18, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, was cited for prohibited acts and underage under the influence. 11:28 P.M.
Allison M. Starkey, 20, of Bowling Green, was cited for prohibited acts within the 100 block of N. Main St.
SUN., AUG. 29 12:18 A.M.
Jamar T. King, 22, of Bowling Green, was cited for open container within the 400 block of Clough St. 12:25 A.M.
Isaac Jonathan Beverly, 18, of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Max C. Corcoran, 18, of Amanda, Ohio, were cited for littering.
1:02 A.M.
Timothy C. Neumann, 30, of Findlay, was cited for criminal trespass after refusing to leave Kamikaze’s after being ejected three times.
duct/taunting within the 200 block of N. Main St.
2:54 A.M.
Byron A. Brown, 25, of Bowling Green was cited for operating a vehicle impaired and open container in a motor vehicle within the 1400 block of E. Wooster St.
Adam J. Krock, 20, of Fremont, Ohio, was cited for open container Thomas M. Karako, 20, of Fairview in a motor vehicle and underage Park, Ohio, was cited for underpossession within the 1400 block of age possession and open conE. Wooster St. tainer within the 200 block of N. 2:56 A.M. Prospect St. James Elevich, of Amherst, Ohio, 1:44 A.M. was cited for operating vehicle Angela M. Bovia, 29, of Bowling impaired and traffic control device Green, was arrested for obstructing on East Wooster Street. official business, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct with persistence 4:09 A.M. after being removed from 149 Police received a call about a North for punching a bartender and woman being held against her will at then poking, kicking and stomping Quality Inn. It was determined that on police as they tried to arrest her. it was a misunderstanding between couples over who wanted to “swing” 1:56 A.M. Robert M. Bortel, 23, of Napoleon, and who did not. 1:07 A.M.
Ohio, was cited for criminal mischief within the 200 block of N. Main St. Jonnecia A. Kane, 22, of Richmond Heights, Ohio, was arrested on warrant from Richmond Heights within the 200 block of N. Main St. Sean D. Tutstone, 22, of Bowling Green, was cited for disorderly con-
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Play intramurals? FALL SEMESTER INTRAMURALS Prepare to pay By Sean Shapiro Web Editor
Students who want to play will be forced to pay more. The price for students to participate in intramural sports has risen to $35 for the school year or $20 for one semester. Last year — the first year there was a flat fee to participate in intramurals — students were charged $25 for the year or $15 per semester. “It’s due to budget,” said Department of Recreation and Wellness assistant director Scott Sehmann. “Last year we didn’t meet our goal.” The fee has received mixed reviews from students. Freshman Brian Mathe said the increased cost could lead to fewer participants; fellow freshman Nate Riley said he disagreed. “If a kid wants to play sports $10 isn’t going to stop them ...” Riley said. “We’re paying for everything, we’re even paying for paper, so what’s another $10?” The one-time fee covers all 31 intramural sports offered by the Department of Recreation and Wellness, and there is no additional fee for registering for multiple sports. However, the fee doesn’t include curling and broomball. Starting this
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“We’re paying for everything, we’re even paying for paper, so what’s another $10?” Nate Riley | Freshman year, those sports will be run by the ice arena. Prior to last year, intramurals were paid for on a team-by-team and sport-by-sport basis, usually costing anywhere from $40 to $50 per team depending on the sport. But while students will be paying more to play this year, there also will be more sports available as a golf scramble, closest-to-thepin/longest-drive competition and a combine event have been added to the offerings. The combine event will be similar to the NFL Draft Combine and will test participants’ speed and strength in a series of challenges including the 40-meter dash. Registration has already begun for multiple fall sports and registration for flag football, the most popular sport according to Sehmann, opens Sept. 7. Students can register for leagues or teams at http://www.imleagues. com. The one-time fee can be paid at the Perry Field House.
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SPORT
ENTRIES ACCEPTED
PLAY BEGINS
4-Player Volleyball (C)
Aug. 24 - Aug. 30
Sept. 7
Ultimate Frisbee (M, W, C)
Aug. 24 - Aug. 30
Sept. 7
Tennis Doubles (M, W)
Aug. 24 - Aug. 30
Sept. 8
Cornhole Doubles (M, W, C)
Aug. 24 - Aug. 30
Sept. 8
3-Pitch Softball Tournament (C)
Aug. 31 - Sept. 7
Sept. 11, 12, 18
Flag Football (M)
Sept. 7 - Sept. 13
Sept. 20
Flag Football (W, C)
Sept. 7 - Sept. 13
Sept. 20
Golf Scramble (M, W, C)
Sept. 28 - Oct. 4
Oct. 13
Long Drive/Closest to Pin (M, W, C)
Sept. 28 - Oct. 4
Oct. 14
Team Handball (M, W)
Oct. 19 - Oct. 25
Nov. 1
Whiffle ball (C)
Oct. 19 - Oct. 25
Nov. 3
Badminton (M, W, C)
Oct. 19 - Oct. 25
Nov. 2
Racquetball (M, W, Singles)
Oct. 19 - Oct. 25
Nov. 2
Innertube Water Polo (C)
Oct. 19 - Oct. 25
Nov. 2
3-Player Basketball One-day Tournament (M, W) Nov. 22 - Dec. 1
Dec. 7
Dodgeball One-Day Tournament (M, W, C)
Nov. 22 - Dec. 1
Dec. 8
Tennis Ball One-Day Tournament (C)
Nov. 22 - Dec. 1
Dec. 9
All information from the Department of Recreation and Wellness website
HOW TO REGISTER: 1. Log onto http://www.imleagues. com
5. Click on “Create a Team” or “Join a Team.”
2. During the initial visit to the site, click the “Sign-Up” link to create an account. Next, go to the “Schools” link and click on “Bowling Green State University” in the menu bar.
6. Complete the necessary information and agree to the terms and conditions set forth by Bowling Green State University.
3. Click on the sport icon you wish to sign a team up for or join a team.
most students to fit in a
4. Click on the day and time of the league for which you wish to register.
dormitory closet!
For more information, visit http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/recwell/intramurals.
7. Click “Submit.” Once the site has processed individual registration information, players are automatically directed to their team's home page. 8. From the team home page, rosters may be completed (each player
must have a profile on http://www. imleagues.com in order to be added to a roster). 9. Once the registration deadline passes for a particular sport, schedules are generated and posted at http://www.imleagues.com 10. Important — Once a team registration is submitted for any sport, payment must be received at the Perry Field House within 48 hours. Teams not paying within this time frame are dropped from the league.
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FORUM
“What I loved about BGSU were the differences we had, like allowing students to print for free.” — Mike Carver, graduate student and part-time instructor, about the “Print Responsibly” program [see story, pg. 1]. Tuesday, August 31, 2010
PEOPLE ON THE STREET “Lung cancer research.”
GRACE FISCHBACH, Sophomore, Communication Disorders
If you had a lot of money or resources to donate, who or what would you give it to?
“Any organization that deals with stopping sex trafficking.”
“Salvation Army. I get half my clothes at Salvies.”
“C.E.R.N. [Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire]”
ERICA REESE, Junior, Womens Studies
EVAN CYR, Sophomore, Graphic Design
JOHN EMBRY, Sophomore, 2D Painting
Athletes driven by money: fame, personal image rule over game immaturity in pro athletes does not stop with James. A whole group of athletes actBRYAN WARRICK ing like drunken college kids COLUMNIST while the eyes of the whole world are watching them. Everyone from Tiger Woods Every time I turn on the TV, to Ben Roethlisberger is getthere is more evidence of ting in on the act. Is this really where our how stupid and immature our culture is getting. There culture is heading? When are reality shows and celeb- did it stop being about rity shows that are just as honor in playing the game pointless as ever, but they and started being about how keep on coming. To top it off, much stuff you can try to one part of our culture that do to expose yourself to the is falling victim to this new world? What kind of immaand petty way of living that ture line of thinking is that? seems to hurt us the most Kids look up to athletes, they always have and they always is sports. Now there is some hope, will. They are seeing this some small shining lights behavior, too. But, as I said earlier, there that help me believe sports can continue to inspire us are some signs of hope that and show some of the best sportsmanship and respect mankind has to offer both are not dead yet in the world physically and honorably. of sports. The best example in recent But the amount of evidence against that ideal seems to memory is the reaction of Detroit Tigers’ Armando continue piling up. What could be more imma- Galarraga after his perfect ture or more ego-driven than game was stolen by a simple LeBron James’ escape from bad call from the umpire. Cleveland on national TV? It was a history call that With kids watching, many of Umpire Jim Joyce got wrong, whom look up to James, he but there was no shouting showed us that loyalty and match, no fight between humbleness mean nothing men. The pitcher simply to him. Is that what sports smiled and returned to the are for nowadays? To teach mound to win the game. After the game, Galarraga kids about greed and selling forgave Joyce and said that your soul? A generation before this, people make mistakes. Michael Jordan never did The next day, the two men anything like that, nor did shook hands as the stadiMagic Johnson or any other um cheered. It is a moment star athlete. They were in people will remember for a it for the game. But in this long time. It will be remembered, not new world of celebrity news and stupidity, James because its funny or someinsulted both Cleveland one being caught doing and basketball itself with something stupid. No, it will be remembered as the perhis enormous ego. This horrible new trend of fect example of sportsman-
ship and understanding. That is something worth looking up to. In a sea of Chad Ochocinolevel egos and reality shows that have no purpose other than to show off, we need more moments like the Imperfect Game. We need moments that make sports and the people who play them great again. Moments like Drew Brees winning the Super Bowl and dedicating it to the city he plays for, a city that has gone through a lot in the last few years. That’s respect. We need moments like Johnny Damon rising to defend the team he now plays for, even though he has been criticized for staying. That’s loyalty and commitment. Around the world, sports continue to be a big part of our lives. They make us cheer and cry, they inspire us and give us hope. But what a lot of athletes nowadays have forgotten is that sports are not great because of superstars; they are great because of the moments we remember and the character of the people who make those moments. So if the TV wants to follow around all the celebrities in the world, or if people follow twitter to know when their favorite famous person is in the bathroom, go ahead and do that. But remember that superstars do not make sports better. Showing off your ego doesn’t make you better by any means. It is playing sports with heart and respect that make people better.
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Draw inspiration from works without stealing content Use previous works as a starting point for creativity without plagiarizing By Christina Kelly College of Notre Dame of Maryland College Media Network
The difference between inspiration and plagiarism is like the difference between borrowing and stealing. It’s like “made from real cheese” verses. “cheese-flavored.” One is good, one is gross. And sometimes you can’t tell the difference, especially if you’re my age. But ignorance is not an option for writers, no matter how young or old they are. That’s why I’m going to show you the difference between the two. Inspiration is motivation or an idea that motivates you. Let’s say you read “the Butterfly Dream,” a passage by Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi. You analyze the passage in Philosophy class one morning and are intrigued by Zhuangzi’s take on dreams and reality. This gives you an idea for a story about a young woman who wanders between two worlds, the “dream” world and the “real” world, living two separate lives while she strives to determine what’s real and what’s not. That is an example of inspiration in the sense that Zhuangzi’s mystery got you thinking about reality and dreams. You like the question he raises about being one thing or another — real or fake, man or butterfly — and what makes something definitively what it is, and in
your story you would like to explore those same questions and themes. You take fragments of Zhuangzi’s concept to use in your story, allowing room to develop your own characters, setting and theme. This is different from plagiarism. Just in case you were asleep every day in English class from 5th grade on, plagiarism is when you deliberately copy an author’s words or ideas and claim them as your own. (Just to cover my butt: That definition isn’t my own.) In this example, I’m going to start you off with the end product: a story “inspired” by another story. This story is about a young woman who leaves her abusive relatives to practice magic in Pigbumpz Wizard Academy located in the New York Sewer System. She has a klutzy blond friend who wants to be the best Witchy-Softball player ever and a broody, darkhaired love interest who is the smartest guy around. Unbeknownst to her, the main character has descended from a line of powerful wizards and has the potential to save the world. The villain of the story is responsible for separating her from her parents and aims to kill her at any cost. Sound kind of familiar? It should. This story was “inspired” by the Harry Potter series, and it’s quite obvious from
the beginning. This is a pure rip-off even though the characters, setting and other elements have been changed. The changes that were made were superficial and did little to rework the plot. It’s still Harry, but Harry is in a skirt in New York instead of in pants in England. Not all cases of plagiarism are this clear-cut, but I hope this gives you an idea of the difference between the two. You can also ask yourself this question: “Did this start off as a fan-fiction?” In other words, when you got the inspiration for the story, was it set in the exact same universe with your main character as the friend/love interest/rival of the real main character? Pretty much in every case, this will lead to plotjacking because you’ll want to keep the same story elements and insert yourself or your character into the protagonist’s spot. When you’re truly inspired by a previous work or concept, you re-imagine or reinterpret it. You’re not rewriting exactly what a dead man has already written, you’re rethinking it. Be like a bee taking pollen from flowers to create your own brand of delicious literary honey with bits of inspiration. Don’t be like Vanilla Ice and rip off the “dingding-ding-du hdu h-dingding” baseline from “Under Pressure” and call your ‘original’ song “Ice Ice Baby.”
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Southern Sudan to purge child soldiers from army
Iran state media call French first lady prostitute
Aid for sale in Pakistan, refugees want cash
Iran says it will make fuel for research reactor
Mideast talks reopen under tough conditions
Mexico City fires 10 percent of police over drug gangs
JUBA, Sudan (AP) — The government of Southern Sudan said Monday it will purge child soldiers from the ranks of its former rebel army by year’s end, a policy change that could see thousands of young troops pushed out of the military. The Sudan People’s Liberation Army launched a new “Child Protection Department” intended to help the army fulfill an agreement it signed with the United Nations in November. The agreement commits the army to release all children in its ranks by the end of the year and to end the use of child soldiers across Southern Sudan. The U.N. Children’s Fund estimates that about 900 children serve as soldiers in the south. The southern military did not say how many child soldiers it believes it has, but the chief of staff indicated it was several thousand.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state media called France’s first lady, Carla BruniSarkozy, a “prostitute” on Monday in an unusual attack on the wife of a world leader that shows deep anger over her support for an Iranian woman who faced death by stoning on an adultery conviction. The wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy has condemned the stoning sentence against Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, which Iran temporarily suspended but did not throw out after an international outcry. Ashtiani, a 43-year-old mother of two, could still face execution by stoning or hanging after a final review of her case, her lawyer, Javid Houtan Kian, told The Associated Press Monday.
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Needing cash, not food, refugees in Pakistan’s flood-ravaged northwest do not have to look far for buyers for their rations. Outside an aid warehouse, middlemen buy U.S.-branded oil, flour and biscuits and supply shops across the city. The trade is not illegal, but appears to strengthen arguments by aid groups who say that giving money to those recovering from disasters or war is often cheaper, more effective and efficient than doling out food or other assistance like housing materials, seeds or agricultural tools. Some large charities have already begun handing out money to victims of this summer’s devastating floods and others say they have plans to so, continuing a trend that began in earnest after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and has picked up pace ever since.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran claimed Monday that it will produce fuel for a research reactor that makes medical isotopes within a year, a project likely to add to Western concerns about the country’s nuclear ambitions. Iran has justified its decision to enrich uranium to higher levels by saying it would be part of the process to create fuel for its research reactor after a deal meant to provide such fuel from abroad fell apart earlier this year. The U.S. and its allies imposed sanctions on Iran for refusing to halt uranium enrichment, which the West suspects might be geared toward producing weapons. Iran insists its intentions are peaceful.
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The U.S. relaunches IsraeliPalestinian talks this week, its third push over the past decade to solve one of the world’s most intractable conflicts — and this time under some of the most difficult conditions yet. The gaps are wider than ever, distrust between the two peoples runs deep and Islamic militants opposed to a peace deal control half of what would be a future Palestinian state. There’s almost no chance of a comprehensive agreement any time soon, given Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hard stance on concessions to the Palestinians and President Mahmoud Abbas’ weak position as representative of only half the Palestinians.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s federal police agency has fired nearly 10 percent of its force this year for failing checks designed to detect possible corruption, a major obstacle in the country’s battle against increasingly brutal drug gangs. Mexico’s approximately 35,000 federal police are required to undergo periodic lie-detector, psychological and drug examinations, and the government routinely investigates their finances and personal life. Federal Police Commissioner Facundo Rosas said 3,200 officers have been dismissed this year for failing to meet the agency’s standards. He did not give more details. The fired agents are barred from taking jobs in any other security force — a recurring problem that Mexican governments have vowed to solve for many years. Another 1,020 federal police are facing unspecified disciplinary measures.
Minister questioned in van Gogh theft By Hadeel al-Shalchi The Associated Press
CAIRO — Egyptian prosecutors questioned the culture minister for three hours over the theft of a Vincent van Gogh painting that has put him on the defensive over the state of museum security around the country. Farouk Hosni said he sought in Sunday night’s session to dispel accusations he failed to respond adequately to calls for increased security at Egyptian museums, includ-
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ing the one from where the van Gogh was stolen. No alarms and only seven of 43 security cameras were working at Cairo’s Mahmoud Khalil Museum when the $50 million painting, known titles of “Poppy Flowers” and “Vase with Flowers,” was stolen in the middle of the day on Aug. 21. Hosni does not face formal accusations in the case, but one of his senior deputies, Mohsen Shalaan, was arrested last week along with four museum security guards on suspi-
Department of Construction Management, was one of From Page 1 many volunteers who helped load equipment Aug. 12. He pans, utensils, hot food slicers, said he felt good about the ovens and furniture. On Aug. 12, volunteers from moving process, which took the University and nearby about three hours, and he also communities loaded the met one of his future students. “I was raised on a farm and equipment into trucks to send used to stacking hay, so stackto the school district. “I couldn’t believe the people ing furniture was no problem,” who showed up on campus to Chapin said. “The student help out,” Wilson said. “People also had experience stacking gave me phone numbers and hay, so we were a good team.” Lake Local can keep the said to call if we need help.” She said Lake Local will equipment as long as they probably need the equip- need it, Paulus said. Once ment for at least two years as they are done, Dining they “sort things out with the Services will sort through it to save what can be used insurance company.” “The next project is to do in other dining facilities sketches of the high school on campus. “The timing was perand figure out where to place the equipment,” she fect to loan the equipment,” said. “Once it is OK’d, we can Paulus said. “But it was the plan out hot meals and other support of BGSU that made this possible.” choices for students.” Travis Chapin, chair of the
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cion of negligence. That set off a war of words between Shalaan, the ministry’s top official in charge of fine arts, and Hosni. “I volunteered my statement so I can defend my ministry against the accusations it faces and against all the accusations Shalaan has filled the newspapers with,” Hosni told reporters after meeting with prosecutors. No one has been charged in the case, including the five people in custody. In addition to the poor security, thieves took
advantage of the moment when museum guards were praying. Shalaan and a number of museum directors said they had asked the culture minister for nearly $7 million to upgrade security systems, including at the Mahmoud Khalil Museum, but that only $88,000 was approved. According to a statement by the Mahmoud Khalil Museum’s director, Reem Bahir, Hosni knew about the dysfunctional cameras and alarm system but said there was no budget for upgrading them.
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hasn’t affected me yet.” Eric Rojas, a full-time Spanish instructor, said the program is similar to one implemented at Chapman University in Orange, Calif., where he taught last year. Because of those similarities, Rojas said, adapting to the new policy wasn’t difficult. “Within our Spanish department, we were given a quota for printing and if we went over it we were charged,” he said. “Obviously, universities are hurting for funds and having students keep down their printing is encouraged.” Rojas acknowledged that these limitations may hinder some professors’ teaching styles, but he said
Eric Rojas | Spanish instructor Print Responsibly does not affect how he will teach his classes his first semester at the University. “I’m not going to try and put any additional financial burdens on students and for my classes printing is never necessary, aside from the syllabus,” he said. “But since students have to pay to use these services now, maybe other instructors should think twice when making students use and print online material.”
USG From Page 1 GSS updated their process, so USG should too.” Edens presented the resolution himself at yesterday’s meeting, which will be voted on at the next USG meeting in two weeks.
UPCOMING EVENTS USG will be looking to generate student opinions and involvement at Campus Fest for this year’s USG general assembly. Senators will be providing students with maps of the new downtown shuttle route, during Campus Fest. The downtown shuttle will run Thursday through Saturday night beginning at 7 p.m. “Campus Fest is a great time to get out there and let students get to know
us,” Edens said. “It’s good to get the instant student feedback.”
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President of USG. President of Black Student Union. President of Panhellenic Council. President of Interfraternity Council. President of Latino Student Union. A Resident Adviser. An off-campus representative, appointed by the USG general assembly.
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CHIT CHAT: Coach Dave Clawson talks with quarterback Matt Schilz during the Falcons’ spring game last April. Schilz will be the starting quarterback when BG opens the season at Troy Sept. 4.
Notes: Freshman Schilz ready to lead Falcons By Paul Barney Sports Editor
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RUN: Quarterback Matt Schilz looks for running room in BG’s spring game last April.
Clarett signs with Omaha By Eric Olson The Associated Press
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Ohio State star Maurice Clarett has signed a one-year contract with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. Clarett met Monday with team officials and UFL commissioner Michael Huyghue, who gave his blessing. Clarett was expected to be on the practice field Monday night for his first football activity since he was a bust with the Denver Broncos and spent 3 years in prison for having a hidden gun and holding up two people outside a Columbus bar in 2006. “I am humbled by the opportunity the Omaha Nighthawks have given me and will dedicate myself on and off the field to prove that I can be a valuable member of the team and the Omaha community,” Clarett said in a statement. “I am committed to working hard to earn the right
“I am humbled by the opportunity the Omaha Nighthawks have given me and will dedicate myself on and off the field to prove that I can be a valuable member of the team and the Omaha community.” Maurice Clarett | Omaha Nighthawks for a second chance in football and more importantly in life.” Clarett, who is not scheduled to meet with reporters until Wednesday, went through a private workout and a physical Sunday. “The things you can’t coach you can see were there — footwork, hands, those types of things. And he’s in really good physical condition,” general manager Rick Mueller said. “Those were the things that jumped out more than anything else. He’s done a pretty good job getting himself in condition to play football.” Clarett, 26, needed a judge’s permission to leave Ohio to work out for
the Nighthawks. He was allowed to be out of state for 30 days. Nighthawks general manager Rick Mueller said he’s confident Clarett will be allowed to stay the entire season in Omaha and that he won’t be barred from traveling to road games. Clarett ran into trouble after a sensational freshman year at Ohio State in 2002. He rushed for 1,237 yards and 18 touchdowns, the last one clinching a victory in the national title game against Miami.
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of it is, it has not been a difficult decision. He is clearly the No. 1 quarterback right now.” Schilz has the task of following Coming out of spring and throughout the duration of fall camp, the the likes of Josh Harris, Omar Falcons’ starting quarterback job Jacobs and Tyler Sheehan. Harris threw for 7,503 yards was Matt Schilz’s to lose. Schilz has separated himself from 2002-03, followed by Jacobs from Aaron Pankratz and Kellen and his 6,938 yards from 2004-05 Pagel and will lead the Falcons’ and Sheehan and his 10,117 yards offense in their first game of the from 2006-09. With success at the quarterseason Saturday at Troy. “I thought he was ahead of the back position in years past, the other guys at the position and redshirt freshman is not worried from the start of camp he has done about trying to replace the guys nothing except extend that lead,” who preceded him. “I don’t really think about that too said BG coach Dave Clawson. “I thought that would be a tightly much,” Schilz said. “I just go out contested position to be our starting quarterback — but the truth See NOTES | Page 8
White Sox add Ramirez in hope of reaching playoffs Manny Ramirez
By Tom Withers The Associated Press
CLEVELAND — Back to frighten pitchers who haven’t seen him regularly in a few years, Manny Ramirez will try to get the Chicago White Sox back to the playoffs. Asexpected,theWhiteSoxclaimed the unpredictable but productive 12-time All-Star slugger on waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, hoping his powerful bat, full of so many October swings and homers, can help them make a postseason push. “Hopefully, he can come in here and give us some help,” White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko said. “We need to make up some ground. There’s no doubt Manny can hit. He makes any team better.” Chicago began a key 10-game road trip to Cleveland, Boston and Detroit on Monday night, although Ramirez is not expected to join the White Sox, his fourth major league team, until Tuesday. They began the day four games
Spent nearly three season with the Los Angeles Dodgers behind first-place Minnesota in the American League Central. The 38-year-old Ramirez returns to the AL after spending parts of three seasons in Los Angeles, a stay that ended on a somewhat sour note. He batted .311 with eight homers and 40 RBIs in 66 games with the Dodgers this season, but was on the disabled list from July 20 to Aug. 20 with a right calf strain and missed 33 games. His first appearance for Chicago will come against the Indians, the team that drafted him and enjoyed his production for eight seasons. He’ll then head to Fenway Park, where he was adored by Boston fans
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United States escapes with win against Brazil, improves to 3-0 By Brian Mahoney The Associated Press
ISTANBUL — The United States survived its first tough test at the world championships, edging Brazil 70-68 on Monday when Leandro Barbosa’s shot rattled out at the buzzer. Kevin Durant scored 27 points and Chauncey Billups added 15 for the Americans (30), who essentially clinched Group B with the victory. But this was further proof that a world title won’t come easily for this young U.S. team — if it comes at all. After the Americans trailed most of the first 2 quarters, Lamar Odom’s dunk with 7:14 left put them ahead 64-62. But they couldn’t build on the lead during a tense final few minutes, and Brazil had two chances to send the game to overtime. Following a miss by Billups, Brazil got the ball and Marcelo Huertas was fouled on a drive to the basket with 3.5 seconds remaining. He missed the first free throw and then the second intentionally, tracking it down in the corner and firing it underneath to Barbosa, who put up a shot over Kevin Love, only to have it bounce off the back and front of the rim. Barbosa finished with 14 points after a strong start for
Brazil (2-1). Marcus Vinicius scored 16, and Tiago Splitter had 13 while battling foul trouble in the second half. With NBA big men Nene, Anderson Varejao and Splitter, Brazil was considered one of the teams with enough size to topple the undersized Americans. Nene had to pull out with an injury and Varejao sat out again while continuing to rest a sprained right ankle, so the Brazilians turned to a speed game to lead for much of the game. They just couldn’t finish the upset, leaving the Americans needing only a victory over Iran or Tunisia, the bottom two teams in Group B, or another Brazil loss to earn the top seed from the group and three full days off before meeting the No. 4 seed from Group A on Sept. 6. The Americans have plenty to work on before worrying about that, after needing a huge night from Durant and 31 minutes from Billups, the old man of the team at 33, to pull this one out. The U.S. team has none of its 2008 Olympic gold medalists, and nowhere was it more apparent than in the matchup with Barbosa. When the teams last met, in their 2007 Olympic qualifier, Barbosa entered as the tournament’s leading scorer before Kobe Bryant led a
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paid over the next three years. He also had a full no-trade clause. The White Sox were before he was traded to the awarded a waiver claim on Dodgers in 2008. That summer, he hit .396 Ramirez last week, giving with 17 homers, propelling LA them until 1:30 p.m. EDT on Tuesday to complete a trade to a postseason berth. The past two years haven’t with the Dodgers. In Chicago manager gone as well. Ramirez was slapped with a 50-game sus- Ozzie Guillen’s lineup, pension after a failed drug test Ramirez will likely serve as the designated hitter and last year. This season, he has been bat somewhere behind slowed by leg injuries, which former Indians teammate led to the Dodgers deciding to Omar Vizquel. With 554 career homers, part ways with him for nothRamirez will fit nicely into ing in return. Ramirez’s salary is $20 a batting order that already million in the final season has Konerko, Alex Rios and of a two-year contract, but Carlos Quentin. “He’s a Hall of Fame hitter,” only $5 million is due this year, with the rest to be Konerko said as his team-
defensive effort that held him to four points on 1-of-7 shooting in an easy U.S. win. There are no defenders like Bryant here, and Barbosa took advantage in the first quarter by making two 3-pointers and scoring eight points. Brazil made 12 of its first 16 shots in the period and its first four 3-pointers, streaks that were snapped when Barbosa was just short on a halfcourt heave at the buzzer, leaving them with a 28-22 lead. Brazil extended its lead to eight early in the second quarter and was still up seven midway through the period, but with Splitter on the bench with two fouls, and Barbosa and Alex Garcia joining him, the Americans cut it to one a couple of times. Splitter’s dunk sent the Brazilians to the half with a 46-43 advantage. The Americans finally grabbed the lead midway through the third, extending it to 61-55 after consecutive baskets by Durant. Barbosa scored the final four points of the period, t hough, and pulled Brazil within two heading to the fourth. The crowd grew solidly behind the underdogs, cheering loudly for Brazil baskets and booing loudly when a small “U-S-A!” chant broke
Scored 27 points in the United States’ 70-68 win
Chauncey Billups Denver Nuggets’ star posted 15 points out in the fourth. Brazil is coached by Ruben Magnano, who guided Argentina to victories over the U.S. in the 2002 worlds and 2004 Olympics, when the Argentines won gold. He nearly authored another upset. U.S.coachMikeKrzyzewski used his reserves liberally in the first two games, but gave much longer runs to the starters Monday after the backups were ineffective during their first stints. Durant flourished with the extra workload, making four 3-pointers. The Americans had been pushed at times in their victories over Croatia and Slovenia, but hadn’t had to work after halftime. But this tournament isn’t expected to be easy for a young U.S. team that lacks the big-game experience of its Olympic predecessors. And Monday’s game proved it won’t be.
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He was suspended the entire 2003 season for taking gifts and lying to the NCAA. He later lost a court case challenging the NFL’s rule requiring a player to be out of high school three years before becoming eligible for the draft. The Denver Broncos drafted Clarett in the third round in 2005, but he was hindered by a groin problem, never played in a preseason game and was cut before the regular season. His downward spiral continued with the robbery, which landed him in prison and then, for the last 4 months, in a community-based lockdown dormitory. Huygue had said that he wouldn’t allow Clarett to sign with the Nighthawks unless the team provided a strong support system. Ahman Green, a native of Omaha and four-time Pro Bowler with the Green Bay Packers, has agreed to serve as Clarett’s mentor. “I met w ith Maurice Clarett today and additionally reviewed all of t he reports surrounding his circumstances,” Huygue said. “I support allowing his return to football and believe he will make the most of this opportunity with the
“Those were the things that jumped out more than anything else. He’s done a pretty good job getting himself in condition to play football.” Rick Mueller | Omaha GM Omaha Nighthawks.” Clarett has the full support of his former coach, Ohio State’s Jim Tressel. He said he received several calls from people associated with the UFL about whether Clarett would be interested in making a comeback. “I think he kind of felt good that there was some interest,” Tressel said. Besides Green, the Nighthawks feature Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia and several other players with NFL experience. “We’re going to be patient with him,” Mueller said of Clarett. “We have to be smart about it and so does Maurice. This kid is anxious to get out there and show what he can do, but it’s no good if he’s hurt. “He’s done everything he can personally, legally and physically to put himself in condition to be successful. Now we have to find out if he can get back.”
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kicking the ball deep and not always placing it From Page 6 where they wanted — the there every day and practice Falcons brought in Brian my hardest. Our main goal Wright from Michigan to is to win games as a team. help solve those problems. “Certainly getting Wright It’s not so much individual.” While Schilz is not con- from Michigan I think cerned about trying to is going to help us a lot replace a guy like Sheehan, there,” Clawson said. Wright spent the last three he said watching him last season has helped him seasons as the kickoff specialist for the Wolverines. grow as a quarterback. Graduating early and “It helped playing behind Tyler,” Schilz said. wanting to enroll in gradu“I learned a lot from him, ate school, Wright enrolled just how he handled dif- at BG due to Michigan not ferent situations and how having his major — hospihe prepared for games. He tality management. Wright appeared in 28 was always so calm and had a lot of knowledge of career games with the what defenses were doing. Wolverines, recording 23 touchbacks. That helped a lot.” Salem High School ‘Wright’ man for the job heAtconnected on a 57-yard field goal, the second lonOne of the positions Clawson said he saw a lot gest field goal in Ohio high of improvement on was school football history. the kicking game. Tough odds Having struggle last season with kickoffs — not Playing on the road is
always a tough task for any team, and when the Falcons go into Troy, Ala. Saturday, the odds will already be stacked against them. In his 20th season as coach of the Trojans, Larry Blakeney is 19-0 in home openers. Troy has won 23 straight home-openers, having not lost a home-opener since 1986.
Win or lose A win at Troy would be the Falcons’ fifth straight regular season win after coming off victories against Buffalo, Miami, Akron and Toledo to close the 2009 regular season. A loss, however, would snap a three-game win streak in season openers for the Falcons. BG won its season opener at Minnesota in 2007, at Pittsburgh in 2008 and last year at home against Troy.
Afterschool childcare staff needed Must be available M-W-F, 3-6pm. or Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3-6pm. Contact Pam at: psattler@ymcatoledo.org or call 419-873-8202. Instructor for creative arts center in Grand Rapids, OH. Dance, hip-hop, ballroom, yoga, martial arts, music, drama. Studio time avail for rent. For info, call 419-324-4705. Need a Job? Visit the Career Center staff and meet employers from: Owens-Illinois, Total Quality Logistics, Disney, Sam s Club, Westfield Franklin Park Mall, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Staples, and Mongolian Grill. Campus Fest, Sept. 2, 11-3:00.
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ALSO INCLUDED Two Outdoor Pools On-Site Laundry Facilities 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance New Kitchen Cabinet & Appliances Rent Payable Online Lease Renewal Bonuses Referral Award Bonuses Off Street & Guest Parking Recycling Program
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$165 new queen pillow top mattress set in plastic with warranty. Can deliver. Call 419-707-2954. Cherry sleigh bedroom set, solid wood, new in boxes. Worth $2500, sell $1200. call 419-897-9062. RUMMAGE SALE, First Christian Church, corner of Haskins & Poe Rd. Wed. 9/1 - 5-8pm Thurs & Fri. - 9am-3pm.
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WATER/SEWER/TRASH INCLUDED
400 E. Napoleon Rd. 419-352-9135 winthrop@gerdenich.com www.winthropterrace.com
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Jay-Mar - 2 bedroom $510/mo tentant pays gas & elec. Central A/C, D/W, university shuttle pickup. Call 419-354-6036. Medium sized 3BR house, W/D, A/C, avail NOW! $700/mo + utils. Call 419-601-3225. The Highlands - 1 bedroom $350-$400 tenant pays electric. Great location, quiet area, laundry on site. Call 419-354-6036 The Homestead - 1 BR apts. $450-$650 tenant pays all utilities. Walking distance to campus and downtown. Laundry on site, central A/C, great location. 419-354-6036.
Reducted Rate in September 2010 Apartments Available Semester Leases Minutes from BGSU
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Sofa & loveseat (microfiber), new in boxes, lifetime warranty. Delivery available, $475. Call 419-707-9970.
300 Napoleon Road in Bowling Green
419-352-6335
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· NO PHONE LINE REQUIRED · LIMITED AREA · SETUP FEE’S APPLY
COMPUTER REPAIRS · VIRUS PROTECTION AND REMOVAL, SPYWARE REMOVAL·
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BASIC CABLE
CHEAP! Room avail Jan. 2011, female pref, $185/mo + utils. Call 419-252-0126.
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6BR house, avail immediately! Short term leases available! Call 419-308-1733.
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