THE BG NEWS ESTABLISHED 1920 A daily independent student press serving the campus and surrounding community Tuesday January 13, 2009 Volume 103, Issue 79 WWW.BGNEWS.COM CAMPUSSpend green to stay green A new plan proposes an optional $5 fee added to tuition bill that would be used for environmental projects | Page 5 SPORTSMen’s hockey team takes in a few losses In a weekend of games against Ohio State, the Falcon hockey team showed great offensive skill, but allowed too many goals on defense | Page 9 PEOPLE ON THE STREETALANA SERVIS Freshman, Social Work In a mock shooting scenario, would you rather play the good guy or the bad guy? “I’d be the good guy so I could be the hero of BGSU.” | Page 4 WEATHERTODAY AM Snow High: 29 Low: -1 TOMORROW PM Snow High: 18, Low: 5 FORUMShe works hard for the money Faculty columnist Phil Shurrer believes Carol Cartwright’s raise in salary upon becoming the University’s permanent president is well worth it | Page 4 ‘Whistling’ while they work President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden’s “whistle stop” Amtrak tour before his inauguration is a great way to be accessible to Americans and to promote government programs, says columnist Marisha Pietrowski | Page 4 STATEGeorge Voinovich set to retire The Ohio senator says his decision to leave the Senate is for his family | Page 14 VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE To check out a photo slideshow of the University’s active shooter drill, visit www.bgnews.com Cartwright becomes 11th University president, commits to two years See BIKES | Page 2 University, area police forces participate in active shooter drill By Kristen Vasas City Editor When long-time Bowling Green residents Dick and Nadine Edwards were given the Outstanding Citizens Award last January, the two active commu- nity volunteers were pleasantly surprised — but not because of the award. Although the Edwards fit the description of dynamic leaders working for the betterment of the community through their involvement and co-chairing of the Simpson Garden Park, the couple didn’t think anyone was watching their volunteerism that closely. “We never expected [the See AWARD | Page 2 Baugher resigns as University provost due to ‘family reasons’ Over 40 University staff informed their contract may not be renewed By Tim Sampson Executive Editor Shirley Baugher has resigned her position as provost and vice president of academic affairs at the University. A letter from interim President Carol Cartwright was sent out to select faculty and administrators Wednesday, Dec. 17, announcing Baugher’s resignation. However, Baugher will assist See BAUGHER | Page 2 KATE SNYDER | THE BG NEWS Water main break causes havoc Heads up. While students were gone on winter break, the University has been shaking things up By Gina Potthoff Managing Editor Forty-three administrative staff were given their six- month notices when most other faculty, staff and stu- dents were enjoying time off in December. Senior Director of Communications David Kielmeyer said 43 employ- ees were notified their con- See LAYOFFS | Page 2 By Kelly Metz Campus Editor Last Monday at 9:10 a.m. in Olscamp Hall, University police and several other law enforce- ment agencies prepared for a situation they hope to never see — nearly 20 victims fighting for their lives at the hands of a shoot- er on campus. The active shooter drill was held while students were on win- See DRILL | Page 2 By Kelly Metz Campus Editor After 195 minutes of discussion and delegation in an executive session last Tuesday morning, the Board of Trustees announced interim President Carol Cartwright has committed to a two-year term, becoming the eleventh president of the University. When Cartwright was named interim president in July, she held a See CARTWRIGHT | Page 2 Residents to pick new ‘Outstanding Citizens’ this month City hopes free gifts will increase bike registrations By Sean Shapiro Reporter For a limited time those who register their bikes will get more than the ownership security from the Bowling Green City Police. Registering a bike only costs $3 and while supplies last, reg- istration will come with a free bike helmet and strobe light. Registration, which is required by a city ordinance, helps the police recover bikes that are lost and found. After a bike is registered, a sticker is put under the seat and helps the owner claim owner- ship if the police recovers the bike. Lt. Tony Hetrick said the police end up collecting a lot of bikes that are unregistered and the police are unable to return the bike to its owner. “They end up auctioned off,” Hetrick said. The helmets and strobe lights are being offered to encour- age higher registration and bike safety. While law does not require helmets, strobe lights are required for riding after dark. The police in conjunction with the Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission collected most of the helmets and strobe lights through donations and are hop- ing more students and commu- nity members take time to regis- ter their bikes. Not only will the $3 registra- tion provide safety, but it is also a more cost efficient option than The water main running underneath Harshman and Kreischer sprang a leak yesterday morning, causing the water in those dorms and Conklin to be turned off. The main broke around 4 a.m., but the water wasn’t turned off until 9 a.m. Residents couldn’t use water until about 2:30 p.m. Traffic was also blocked by the hole the excavation crew had to dig to fix the leak. “We didn’t see anything over there that would cause the leak,” said Pat Hoehn, the superintendent of the plumbing shop on campus. Hoehn also said there were plans to replace the underground piping next year. 2 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Newlove Rentals 332 S. Main (our only offi ce) 419-352-5620 www.newloverentals.com • One bedroom apartments • Close to downtown 107 Clay - $530 + $30 for utilities 125 Clay - Starting at $365 131 Clay - Starting at $340 OPEN 24 HOURS 131 West Gypsy Lane 352-3776 a r SUPERCENTER ALWAYS LOW PRICES w y welcome back students & faculty current Senior Vice Provost Mark Gromko transition into the role of interim provost for the upcom- ing spring semester. Baugher will assist Gromko for 90 days after her resignation, which was affec- tive Dec. 22. In the letter, Cartwright states that Baugher is leaving the University for “family reasons.” But controversy has recently surrounded Baugher, who has served as provost since 2007 and is the University’s highest paid administrator. A series of anony- mously printed pamphlets entitled “Baughshit!” have been distributed across campus, attacking the pro- vost and her policies — primarily recent budget cuts and staff resig- nations and retirements. David Kielmeyer, senior com- munications director for the University, said the resigna- tion had nothing to do with any criticism from faculty or other University officials. “I have no indication of that,” he said. Other administrators have come to Baugher’s defense on the issue of budget cuts. Ed Whipple, vice president for student affairs, said the provost has done her best to reconcile critical budget cuts with the University’s academic mission. “In our talks on budget strate- gies, [Baugher and other adminis- trators] have all been on the same page,” Whipple said. In the letter, Cartwright praised Baugher’s service to the University. “Shirley has been instrumental in launching a number of initia- tives that are absolutely essential to BGSU’s future,” Cartwright said. Editor’s note: This article was originally published at bgnews. com on Dec. 17, 2008. BAUGHER From Page 1 tracts will not or may not be renewed for the fiscal year, which ends June 30. Depending on the amount of state funding, some employ- ees could keep their posi- tions, he said. The University would save about $2 million with the noncontract renewal, taking into account that some of the 43 administrative staff will be retained. According to University policy, administrative staff and faculty must be notified six months before being let go, Kielmeyer said. Informing all 43 employees in December allows the University some f lexibility when the state budget is finalized in late spring. “We’re hoping to keep some,” he said. “Our budget is dependent in large part on the state ... That’s what’s up in the air.” He said 20 of the 43 admin- istrative staff notified were positions paid by the state’s Success Challenge Program, which is one piece of reduced state funding. Administrative staff in the Office of Academic Enhancement, the Career Center and the Center for Mulitcultural and Academic Initiatives received the bulk of the notifications. While most administra- tive staff received their six- month notices throughout the month of December, Kielmeyer said eight were notified Christmas Eve. “We regret that mistake,” he said, explaining the pol- icies in place should have been more sensitive to the situation. Kielmeyer said only admin- istrative staff have received notices. Depending on state funding, more administra- tive staff or classified staff could see noncontract renewals next. No faculty are in line for contract nonre- newals at this time, he said. LAYOFFS From Page 1 ter break as to not cause alarm, but the drill itself was realistic. The drill tested how fast the University Police Department and other surrounding agen- cies could respond and how well they could communicate with each other. According to a statement issued by Marketing and Communications, “the threat of violence on college cam- puses has become a very valid issue in recent years. This exer- cise is designed to be as real as possible to help BGSU and the area community better prepare for emergency crisis situations.” During the drill, the police ran through three different scenarios of a shooter. The gun- man’s capture was different in each scenario: in one case, the gunman was shot by police; in another, critically injured; and in the third, the shooter was taken into custody. Along with the gunman, three victims were “killed,” an officer was shot and 18 others were injured. “Simunition” or fake weapon- ry was used during the morn- ing drills. Paintballs were fired rather than blanks and fake blood bags were attached to the victims, Director of Public Safety James Wiegand said. Over 100 volunteers were called to help with the activi- ties playing the roles of victims, media and other distractions the police could possibly face while trying to secure the area. Adam Ramos, 14, played the role of a young victim shot in the left shoulder. He was told to yell for help and tell those responding what was going on inside. “It was pretty scary being involved in something like this, because it actually could hap- pen here,” Ramos said. Gaynelle Predmore, a Jerome Library associate, said after the Virginia Tech shootings and other such incidents in recent years, she didn’t hesitate to answer the call for volunteers because she works on campus. “You never know what could happen” she said after being “shot” through the leg. Following the exercises, an initial critique was given, Wiegand said. A full report of the drills won’t be issued for several weeks, and although the critique was fairly positive, there were still some flaws. For instance, the Alert BG text messages regarding the drills were sent roughly 45 minutes after police originally respond- ed, but an e-mail was sent out in roughly 30 minutes. The University had planned on using a new method to send the text messages, Wiegand said, but it was not yet installed and they had to revert to the old method. Ohio Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Richard Collins said despite the kinks in the system, it is still good to practice these drills because this could happen on any col- lege campus. “In today’s world you just never know,” he said. “So you need to do the preparation work to hopefully respond in an appropriate manner. WHO WAS INVOLVED? BGSU Police Department Bowling Green City Police Bowling Green Fire Department Wood County Sheriff Wood County Emergency Management Agency Ohio State Highway Patrol Northwood Police Department and other sur- rounding police jurisdictions American Red Cross of Wood County Wood County Hospital, where approximately 25 vic- tims with simulated injuries were transported ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ DRILL From Page 1 firm stance that she would not be coming out of retirement to fulfill the president’s spot, but would instead aid in the national search. “Dr. Cartwright has firmly declined our hints she should take the role as president for months,” said Trustee Chair John Harbal. “But finally our persis- tence paid off and she is what we think will serve the interests of the University.” Cartwright, who served as presi- dent of Kent State University for 15 years, said she was finally pushed to take the position when Shirley Baugher resigned as University provost and vice president for academic affairs in December. She also acknowledged economic struggles the University will face in coming months. “The University maintain- ing strong leadership is an asset considering the search for a new provost, budget cuts to be made and the enrollment issue we are facing,” she said. Late last month, the University informed 43 administrative staff members they would be let go at the end of the spring semester. Cartwright hopes these cuts are only temporary, and said other changes will be determined dur- ing the spring semester. “We are trying our best to assess the upcoming situations and we have a strong leadership team ready to face the challenges and any decision being made will be made together,” she said. Cartwright was made presi- dent with a 6-2 vote at the general assembly meeting. The two trust- ees opposed stated they believed in Cartwright’s leadership abili- ties but do not want to call off the national search just yet. Although Harbal didn’t know exactly how much money was spent in searching for a perma- nent replacement for former University President Sidney Ribeau, he said it was becoming too costly. Cartwright is the first woman to lead the University. Her con- tract runs through June 20, 2011. Her salary will be $375,000 a year. CARTWRIGHT From Page 1 “Shirley has been instrumental to a number of initiatives ...” Carol Cartwright | University President heading to the local bike shop for safety equipment. Strobe lights cost $10 to $25, while a basic helmet at Cycle Werks on South Main Street in Bowling Green costs upwards of $45. Despite the benefits of register- ing a bike, many students aren’t aware of the program or haven’t made the effort to go register their bike with the city police. Junior Emma Thoricht thinks the idea of registering a bike is kind of silly, but the program itself isn’t a bad idea. “It makes sense if [a bike]’s lost or someone steals [it], then they know whose bike it is,” Thoricht said. Hetrick wasn’t sure if regis- tration numbers have improved for this year, but believes the helmets and strobe lights encouraged more bike riders to register their bicycles. Hetrick said those who wish to receive a helmet and strobe light should hurry, as supplies are very limited. Those who have registered or still wish to register a bike can do so at the Bowling Green Police Division at 175 W. Wooster St. award],” Nadine said. “We vol- unteer because we want to, not because of the recognition — although it’s always nice for people who do go above and beyond.” And because the Edwards received the award last year, they will have the honor of choosing the recipients of the Outstanding Citizens Award this year, along with Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce members and inves- tors. The award, which was first given in 1957, recognizes one man and one woman who live and work in the Bowling Green area, Chamber Executive Director Earlene Kilpatrick said. This year, roughly 10 nominations were turned in by the Jan. 9 deadline. Recipients will also have dem- onstrated active leadership roles for the betterment of Bowling Green through involvement in business, civic, social and service organizations. “This award promotes the quali- ty of life we have in Bowling Green,” Kilpatrick said. “We are proud of our community and its citizens, and specifically those who pro- mote that quality of life.” Along with the honor the award brings, winners will also receive an artistic piece representing the community or something about the winner, Kilpatrick said. And though the recipients will be decided within a one-session meeting in the next week, the win- ners will not be announced until the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Dinner Dance on Jan. 24. For the Edwards, remembering why they were chosen as winners and what they bring to the com- munity will help them when it comes to making a decision about the next outstanding citizens, Dick said. “I think we need someone who gets involved without looking at what the rewards are,” he said. “People who win this should just want to be involved for the better- ment of the community.” Besides the love for volunteer- ism the Edwards’ seek in their outstanding citizens, Nadine also hopes the winners see volunteer work as something separate from job and busy work. “I want the winner to know vol- unteerism goes beyond an occu- pation, and that betterment of the community comes from total involvement,” she said. “You have to impact a large group of people, not just individuals.” BIKES From Page 1 AWARD From Page 1 SEAN SHAPIRO | THE BG NEWS JUST BIKING THROUGH: For a limited time, city residents who register their bicycles with the city, which is legally required, can receive free gifts of a bike helmet and a strobe light. Registration costs $3 and can help police identify stolen bicycles. 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A DAY AT THE RINK USG serves students by becoming more hands-on By India Hunter Reporter In the past, a major complaint regarding the Undergraduate Student Government was that they were not visible enough on campus, causing USG mem- bers to face that stigma head on. When USG President John Waynick and Vice President Sundeep Mutgi were elected last spring, they promised to change that perception. And so far, they believe they have. “[USG] has been far more involved and hands-on this year than in previous adminis- trations,” Mutgi said. “We real- ly have tackled those issues that matter to students.” Serving students and being their voice at the University is the major function of USG. “I really want students to truly feel comfortable to approach us with their con- cerns and even to help be a part of the solution if they so choose,” Waynick said. With fall semester 2008 gone and spring 2009 here, USG will continue addressing matters that directly affect students, Waynick said. “One issue that we’re work- ing on that is really important to students is the Section O issue,” Waynick said. Several students have shared their disagreement over Section O, which would allow inspectors to look over the exterior and interior of rental properties. Waynick, along with other USG members, will continue to fight the issue until the desired outcome is reached. But before now, USG has worked on several matters last fall and some of those projects will carry over into this semes- ter, Mutgi said. For instance, having a pic- ture of the Falcon logo on an I-75 overpass is something that got started last semester by USG. “There will for sure be sig- nage with the University’s mascot welcoming students back to campus before the centennial campaign in 2010,” Mutgi said. “USG felt getting a Falcon painted on 1-75 or by one of the entrances was not only impor- tant for student pride, but will also provide instant advertis- ing for BG as well,” Mutgi said. “Over a quarter of a million people drive by our University and this new sign will get us instantly recognized.” As a USG senator, members are expected to work on issues they are passionate about that affect students. One such project Internal Affairs Senator Leo Almeida has been working on since he was a freshman is the Ethnic Student Center. Now a junior, Almeida wants to see the Ethnic Student Center become closer to a reality this year. “I really want to work on getting the proposal ready to present to the Student Union and getting funding for this center,” Almeida said. The Ethnic Student Center is a place where various mul- ticultural organizations on campus could meet and col- laborate. “As it is right now with so many organizations, some- times events are scheduled on the same day since organiza- tions don’t know about one another’s schedule,” Almeida said. “With the new Ethnic Student Center, which we are proposing would be located where the Multicultural room is now, would help to elimi- nate that issue and potentially increase attendance to organi- zation events.” Almeida also believes hav- ing an Ethnic Student Center would be a great support resource for students. “Although we have the Office of Multicultural and Academic Initiatives, that seems to be geared more toward first-year students, this would be a greater resource for everyone,” Almeida said. Along with these mat- ters, USG has also taken an active role with retaining the Springboard Program, with Almeida writing a resolution on USG’s behalf. And although this is the last semester of Springboard, USG is still working with the pro- vost to keep the mentorship aspect of the program alive. “We think that along with the great benefits of mentor- ship in Springboard for all parties involved, numbers have shown that retention rates of freshmen were higher,” Waynick said. “And keeping students at the University is very important.” With plans of the Stroh Center unveiled, USG is excit- ed for what the new state-of- the-art facility will mean for students, Mutgi said. “This new facility will be something that will provide a sense of pride for students not only now, but many years down the road,” Mutgi said. “When alumni come to visit campus, they reconnect with many of the buildings on cam- pus and now our generation will have that opportunity to the ground break on a new building and feel that same sense of connection.” The Stroh Center is a build- ing that will host athletic events, concerts and com- mencement. USG also plans to finalize the Student Bill of Rights this semester. “This will be an important change for students because outlined in the new charter will be directives that for any detrimental change that will take place on campus, USG must be notified in a timely matter,” Waynick said. “In this Student Bill of Rights the University will be forced to consult USG.” This is especially important considering what happened with the rollover situation. “We don’t ever want any- thing like that to happen again because we were consulted after the fact, which was not acceptable,” Waynick said. Even though USG has worked on many tasks, members of USG are ready to accomplish even more in this semester. “USG has been so hands-on this year with assisting with the search for a new president, voter registration, serving on committees and other proj- ects,” Almeida said. “But we are excited to continue work- ing for and representing stu- dents this semester.” “We’re excited to hit the ground running,” Waynick said. August 2008 Campus beautification - USG worked to get landscaping across the campus Added two stops to North shuttle route September 2008 Voter registration efforts - USG registers 4,500 students to vote October 2008 Resolution for Student Bill of Rights written Voter registration efforts con- tinue November 2008 Springboard resolution written - USG writes a plea to keep Springboard Program International fee waivers reso- lution written - USG writes their stance on the fee waivers ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ being taken from international students in what they call a compromise December 2008 Work in opposing Section O, which is a section that wants to inspect the inside of rental properties January 2009 - May 2009 Continue work with Section O Continue working with pro- vost to retain mentorship aspect of Springboard Work in finding more parking options for University students faculty and staff Student Bill of Rights to be included in charter of University Continue work with Ethnic Student Center Work on getting falcon logo on 1-75 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ www.bgnews.com Check us out online at: Before their inauguration as presi- dent and vice-president, Barack Obama and Joe Biden plan on taking a “whistle stop” Amtrak trip from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. They will make stops in cities such as Baltimore and Wilmington, Del. The tour is touted as a means to make this inauguration acces- sible to more citizens than in pre- vious years. However, as Jan. 20 nears, concerns are being raised about the safety of the trip. According to CNN, worries over sabotage of bridges and tracks along the train’s route, the security levels at the train stops, and poten- tial harm to chemical plants along the route are some of the reasons this trip could be dangerous. While there are certainly risks involved in this trip, the “whistle stop” tour would show an aware- ness and possibly campaign promises relating to public trans- portation and rail travel and would bring back a level of excite- ment and awareness to Americans about the inauguration of a new president. I remember when President Clinton embarked on a “whistle stop” tour in the 1990s. There was a sense of palpable excite- ment surrounding this trip, and I remember being stopped at a railroad crossing in Toledo when the train went past our car. It was such a memorable experience, and I felt as though I was part of history. This specific trip will not travel near the Midwest, but it will be a throwback to the political meet and greets of the past. For years, our presidents have been surrounded by secrecy and security (for legitimate reasons), protecting them from harm. However, in attempting to pro- tect them from harm, I believe they also are too hidden from the American public which votes for them. Simply because this elec- tion cycle is over doesn’t mean the elected should be removed from access to the voting public until it’s time for re-election. As Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said, “Remember, the Secret Service has taken the president to Iraq and to Afghanistan, to some very hos- tile places around the world. I’m comfortable that we have the skills … to protect the president-elect in Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Washington, D.C.” If Vice President-elect Biden can travel to Afghanistan as he did this past weekend, but there are con- cerns about him traveling in his own country (as well as his birth state and the one he represented in the Senate), the concern shows a level of distrust of American citi- zens. There are likely many peo- ple who wish to harm the men, but if both the Secret Service and Homeland Security do their jobs, this trip can be a success. Vice President-elect Biden made it clear during the election cycle that he prided himself for taking the train to Washington from Wilmington and back, and he and president-elect Obama supported Amtrak and similar rail programs during their Senate ten- ures. Rather than being whisked away in an airplane to arrive in Washington in time for the inau- guration, the men can show their SPEAK YOUR MIND Got something you want to say about an opinion column or news story? Here’s how to get in touch with us for letters to the editor: E-mail us at thenews@bgnews.com. Drop a note into our new comment box at the Union Information Center. Call us at 419-372-6966. Come to our newsroom in 210 West Hall. ■ ■ ■ ■ CALLING ALL COLUMNISTS AND CARTOONISTS!!!! Need a place to voice your opinions? The Forum section is looking for more people like you to write columns and illustrate for us. Contact us at thenews@bgnews.com, call us at 419-372-6966, or just swing by our newsroom in 210 West Hall. PHIL SCHURRER FACULTY COLUMNIST MARISHA PIETROWSKI COLUMNIST STAFF EDITORIAL WALKING IS STILL HONEST KEITH PAKIZ | THE BG NEWS Well, the news is out. Dr. Carol Cartwright, the University’s interim president, has just been named the 10th president by vote of the Board of Trustees. The Toledo news media has reported that her annual salary will be $375,000. Within minutes of the announcement, the faculty list- proc was humming with indig- nation over her compensation level. With people being laid off and tuition increasing, how — it is demanded — could the Board be so callous, so arrogant, so unfeel- ing, as to compensate anyone at that level, given the current eco- nomic climate? In the interests of full disclosure, I must state that I have never met Cartwright. I also must state that, as an Accounting instructor, I am in the middle of my fifth year here on a year-by-year contract with no tenure. Prior to the University, my background included over 30 years in public accounting, non- profits and private industry. Having said all that, I’m neither surprised, nor shocked, nor offend- ed at her level of compensation. According to BGSU’s Finance and Administration Office, Cartwright heads up an institution with an educational budget of over $275 million for the current fiscal year. That’s over one-quarter billion dol- lars, folks. A little perspective: accord- ing to a survey conducted by the Chronicle of Higher Education, as reported in the College News Web site, over one-third of all public university presidents earn over $500,000, and fifteen earn at least $700,000. The report indicates that the median (or middle) salary for public university presidents is $427,400. In terms of 4-year uni- versities, Gordon Gee at Ohio State tops the list at over $1.3 million, while the president of the Kentucky Community and Technical College heads up the community college list at $610,670. (The Toledo Blade reports that Gee’s expense allow- ance at OSU exceeds Cartwright salary.) Some have “challenged” her to return a large portion of her salary to presumably be reallocated to those of us in a lower salary bracket. Being a “numbers guy,” I thought it would be fun (!) to allocate a portion of her salary. Assuming 2,833 faculty and staff (according to Wikipedia) and assuming she should only receive $100,000, an equal reallocation would result in — are you ready for this? — a whopping $97.07 per year to each faculty and staff member. (Heck, let’s just donate her entire salary back to the faculty and staff. Result: $132.37 per year. Less than $12 per month. We’d all live large on that.) Part of the indignation at her salary level is due to the gener- al resentment in some quarters toward anyone making an “exces- sive” amount of money — what- ever that means. (Like beauty, “excessive” is probably in the eye of the beholder.) This angst no doubt has its origins in the socialist belief that, since we’re all equal, we should be compensated at more or less the same level. But that thinking destroys any incentive toward ambition or desire to improve one’s station in life. As previously stated, I’m no shill of Cartwright, but let’s take a look at her record. Her back- ground is in education, a field not noted for being peopled by top earners. Evidently, by hard work, ambition and persistence she has improved her station in life. And, she improved Kent State during her tenure there. There’s a provision in the Internal Revenue Code dealing with university employees who are provided with housing (such as Cartwright). As an introduction to this section, I always ask my Tax students what is a critical function of a university president. After a certain amount of interaction, I tell them that, in my opinion, a major job of a university president is to go around with a tin cup asking for money. Pardon me for being so crass, and I’ll grant you that it’s a gold-plated tin cup, but none- theless, a major job of a president (or even a dean) is to solicit funds, donations and endowments and interact with past, present and potential benefactors and donors. So, think twice about begrudg- ing Cartwright her salary. Given the pressures, constraints, being caught in the cross-fire from fac- ulty, students, legislators, trustees, alumni, politicians, etc., I think she’ll earn every penny of it. I wish her well. Respond to Phil at thenews@bgnews.com Cartwright’s salary high, but hardly gratuitous Obama, Biden are accessible support for the government ser- vice by actively using and pos- sibly promoting it. Although many of the stops are unan- nounced, the major stations in which the train will stop are large, enclosed or above-ground stations where security could control the arrival and photo opportunity moments between the crowd and the incoming president and vice-president. Additionally, although not all of the stops are public knowl- edge, it’s likely that the govern- ment has alerted and worked to secure potentially dangerous sites along the routes. The concerns raised about this trip are certainly not invalid. One can view the image of the Iraqi reporter throwing shoes at President Bush with the Secret Service seemingly out of sight and worry the same situation could arise on this trip, regard- less of Secretary Chertoff’s affir- mations. However, for nearly two years, these candidates trav- eled around the nation promot- ing themselves on the campaign trail, and they remained safe. Washington, D.C. will be a very busy place this weekend, and I can only speak for myself in saying that while it would be exciting to view a presidential inauguration, I would not want to deal with the millions of peo- ple in the area for the event. Although students in Bowling Green would be too far away from the event (if only the trip went from Senator Obama’s home state, it would come through Toledo!), this trip would help many people take notice of the change in command without traveling to our nation’s capital. Reply to Marisha at thenews@bgnews.com Interim provost. Interim president. Interim deans for several colleges and other vacant top positions at the University. In a time of leadership and finan- cial uncertainty at the University, it feels good to secure a president. Especially one already familiar with the University and the state of Ohio. Since she signed on as interim president in June, University officials have been wishfully hoping Carol Cartwright would remove “interim” from her title. But the 67-year-old had no intention of staying long at the University; she had intentions of re-retiring with her husband Phil. But when Provost Shirley Baugher resigned in December for personal reasons some sort of maternal instinct must have been triggered in Cartwright. She figured she couldn’t leave the University in this condition. Like an ill child, the University is shackled with dropping enroll- ment, a considerable deficit, a poor local and national economy and empty shoes to fill in several top positions on campus. The University is going through transi- tion, a feverish transition. Because of her success as presi- dent of Kent State University and familiarity with complex state issues, Cartwright really is the best candidate for the top job on cam- pus. And she knows it. As an avid cook, Cartwright must know the golden rule of every kitch- en: leave it cleaner than how you found it. The BG News applauds Cartwright’s decision to lead the University for another two years. But the University will experi- ence some major changes in the next coming months. We believe Cartwright has the experience and knowledge to make such changes, and only hope she uses a very sharp paring knife rather than an axe. G. Phillip Cartwright, thank you for the patience. Besides, what’s another two years? With an annual salary of $375,000, it’s $750,000. With a salary increase of $75,000 from $300,000 as inter- im president, Cartwright is being paid nearly $60,000 more than former University President Sydney Ribeau did after 13 years as University president. The Board of Trustees either real- ly wanted Cartwright, or she really wanted to retire. Either way, she will have her chance to prove her worth. The University needs a strong, solid leader. Respond to staff editorials at thenews@bgnews.com FORUM “We volunteer because we want to, not because of the recognition.” — Nadine Edwards, winner of Bowling Green’s Outstanding Citizen Award [see story, pg. 1]. The BG News Submission Policy LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are generally to be fewer than 300 words. 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Bennett came up with the idea after reading about other universities that had instituted a similar fee and had been suc- cessful. She said students would be able to give some input on what projects they would like to see invested in. One project Bennett would like to explore is sub-metering the buildings on campus. “All the buildings on campus are on the same meter and I would like to see the University put a sub-metering system in place, so we can see what build- ings use up the most energy,” Bennett said. She would also like monitors, similar to those in the Business Administration Building, to scroll the sub metering results in different buildings on campus for students to see. The University is invest- ing in green projects such as using cooking waste to power their lawn mowers and Bennett applauds those efforts, but said the projects the fee will go towards will be focused on the environment, unlike the University projects that focus on cutting costs. “I know the utilities depart- ment has their own agenda for getting improved in the area [of green technology],” Bennett said. “The University is trying to make money back and they will get some short-term returns, but we are looking at more long- term projects that the University may not want to take risks on.” She said students should pay the fee to help improve a problem that everyone con- tributes to. “Students, employees and all of us use the University’s resources like buildings and buses and all of this contributes to the University’s carbon foot- print,” Bennett said. “So I think we all have a duty and responsi- bility to try and take away from what we put in.” The money from the fees would go directly to fund green projects, Hennessey said. “To clear up any confusion, the fee would not go to pay any- one’s salary,” Hennessey said. “If they keep this interim position [of sustainability coordinator] around the person in that posi- tion will not be paid through this fee. It will all go straight to the activities.” The three students working on the plan come from different campus organiza- tions; Bennett is a member of BGSU’s Environmental Action Group, Jacoby is a student trust- ee and Dinan is a member of Undergraduate Student Government. “There is a diverse collec- tion of backgrounds working together on this and that shows there is a collective interest in environmental sustainability,” Hennessey said. Jacoby said this project is worthwhile because it can help the University become a leader in green technology. “We want BGSU to be on the forefront of environmental action,” Jacoby said. ‘Green’ fee proposed to Univ. By Bob Culp U-Wire Ball State University President Jo Ann Gora and her senior staff have had a busy month. Between the Dec. 16 hiring freeze and Gov. Mitch Daniels’ proposed 4 percent budget cut to higher education funding Jan. 8, the university higher- ups have been searching for ways to save money in 2009. Randy Howard, associate vice president of finance and assis- tant treasurer, said Ball State is financially “well positioned” compared to other universities. Gora and her senior staff, a group comprised of univer- sity vice presidents and other important officials, have had a series of meetings to determine short- and long-term solutions to the economic downturn. Howard, who is in charge of Ball State’s budget, said the meetings resulted in the hir- ing freeze for vacant and new positions and a search for each cabinet department to cut its spending by at least 1 percent. “We know we aren’t going to be spared some sacrifice as the financial situation continues to deteriorate,” Howard said. “So, the immediate action that the university has taken is the hir- ing freeze.” Ball State has 55 faculty open- ings, including the deans of the Miller College of Business and Teachers College, according to its Web site. Howard said exceptions to the freeze are limited, but new hires would require approval by the president’s cabinet. New hires would be considered if the position’s vacancy would affect the quality of education, Howard said. Gora was unavailable for comment, but issued a state- ment outlining justification for the hiring freeze. According to the statement, the freeze was taken to cut spending while limiting dis- ruption to university opera- tions and offer an effective short-term solution to reduce expenses. “The impact on staffing will vary among colleges and departments,” Gora said in the statement. “The impact of unfilled positions will be felt. This is not a scenario that anyone would have chosen. However, I’m confident that with the creativity and entre- preneurial spirit among our faculty and staff, we will be able to meet our goal of protecting the delivery of education and services that students expect.” These answers were imple- mented before Daniels made clear his want for a 4 percent slash of higher education fund- ing, in addition to the 1 per- cent mid-year cut to operating appropriations in his biennial budget proposal Thursday. Daniels’ budget is expected to see harsh opposition by the Democrat majority in the Indiana General Assembly. The recent proposal is the first of many reforms made to the bud- get before it will go before its final vote this spring. With Ball State’s budget at about $300 million, a 1 percent cut to the operating appro- priations would be about $1.3 million, Howard said. The proposed 4 percent cut would result in a loss of about $4.2 million. Howard said the university is paying close attention to the economic situation. “The state of Indiana com- pared to other states is actu- ally in a pretty good position,” he said. “We have a balanced budget with a surplus fund. Compared to others, we think Ball State University is in a pret- ty favorable position. For a long time we have looked at ways we can save money.” According to the Dec. 16 President’s Perspective, an e-mail written by Gora announcing the hiring freeze, the university has reduced the cost per-square- foot for building maintenance, custodial services, utilities, land- scaping and administration for the past seven years. They have moved to electronic documen- tation for capital projects and have recently moved to a single- source provider for office sup- plies. The e-mail also noted that “something as seemingly trivial as switching to foam hand soap has saved $17,000 a year.” Other Indiana colleges and universities are finding the need to cope with the cuts. Indiana University is set to lose $4.9 million from the proposed reduction. Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie has ordered a slow- down of hires and frozen the accounts of up to 400 of IU’s senior administrators. Ivy Tech Community College may take the biggest hit. With 14 branches throughout the state, the college depends on state funding to offer affordable programs. Howard said the university has succeeded because of a good strategic plan and updat- ed buildings. “We know we aren’t going to be spared some sacrifice as the financial situation continues to deteriorate. So the immediate action that the university has taken is the hiring freeze.” Randy Howard | Associate vice president of finance Ball State uses ‘hiring freeze’ to dissipate poor financial situation By India Hunter Reporter The Undergraduate Student Government continued to voice their opposition to a proposal to inspect the interior of rental properties. Members of USG dis- cussed Section O during the first general assembly meeting of the spring semester last night. Section O refers to a section in the city’s master plan to inspect the inside of rental properties. It also proposes to inspect the outside of a property, but this is not the part of the plan USG disagrees with. “The aspect of this plan that concerns us is the fact that the city wants to have the right to inspect the inside of a rental property,” USG Vice President Sundeep Mutgi said. “This seems to be a bug that keeps coming back to bite.” Last semester USG wrote a res- olution opposing Section O, and this semester they will devise another plan outlining the rea- sons why they are not in support of the proposed Section O. “We have the support of the mayor and executive branch at this time,” USG President John Waynick said. Mutgi said that a fine line exists between wanting to pro- tect city residents and invasion. “This proposed section really seems like an invasion of stu- dents’ homes and rights and we want to find a compromise,” Mutgi said. One suggestion presented was to possibly formulate a new board regarding rental property inspections. “Rather than have such a vague policy, I think it would be a good idea to create a specific committee that would handle inspection matters and handle it that way,” Mutgi said. In another form of opposition to Section O, USG plans to pro- vide evidence of their own show- ing that renters are responsible. USG opposes rental property inspection During the meeting, Chief of Staff Nicole Fratianne passed forms to USG members ask- ing them to call their landlords with an issue they may have and then document that mat- ter whether the problem was corrected or not. 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Ogden police Assistant Chief Randy Watt said he doesn’t know how Hammond and his attorney had reached their conclusions. “As far as terminating his employment, the internal investigation was still ongoing, we had not reached a decision,” Watt said. Hammond was charged Dec. 29 with a third-degree felony count of unlawful sexual con- duct with a 16- or 17-year-old. Charging documents say the allegation stems from a July 12, 2005, report but other details have not been released. Hammond is scheduled for an initial court appearance on Jan. 27. The 35-year-old had been on paid leave pending an internal police investigation. He had worked for the Ogden depart- ment for about eight years. By John O’Connor The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich raised at least $80,000 from firms with state road contracts last summer and fall — including $10,000 the day after the governor announced a $1.8 billion tollway project mentioned in criminal charges against him, records show. An Associated Press review of Blagojevich campaign con- tributions from July through November shows donations from 15 firms that hold millions of dol- lars in current contracts from the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, the state Department of Transportation, or both. The Democratic governor was arrested Dec. 9 on a federal com- plaint that alleges he tried to trade official actions for campaign money or a high-paying job. Up for sale, according to the gov- ernment, were multibillion-dol- lar road construction contracts, an $8 million children’s hospital reimbursement and the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. The Illinois House impeached Blagojevich on Friday. He awaits a Senate trial on removal from office and has denied wrongdoing. According to the federal com- plaint, Blagojevich told an asso- ciate on Oct. 6 that he planned to announce a $1.8 billion con- gestion-relief plan for toll roads in northeastern Illinois, indi- cating that he “could have made a larger announcement” but wanted to see if a highway con- tractor would come through on a request to raise $500,000 for Blagojevich before year’s end. Blagojevich announced a pro- posal to add express toll lanes Oct. 15. A day later, he got $10,000 in contributions from transportation and tollway contractors. None of the contributors has been accused of wrongdoing. Among the money coming in was $3,000 from Omega & Associates Inc. and $3,000 from Millennia Professional Services of Illinois Ltd. Omega is under contract with the Transportation Department for $250,000 this year; Millennia has $967,000 in work from the agency. Neither company’s repre- sentatives returned phone calls yesterday. Blagojevich spokesman Lucio Guerrero said road construction projects are open to competitive bidding. “I have to assume that the contracts were awarded based on merit and not contributions,” Guerrero said. Tollway chairman John Mitola said in December that he could never recall an instance in which Blagojevich intervened for any contractor, spokeswoman Joelle McGinnis said. Blagojevich was scurrying to ramp up fundraising in late 2008 because a stricter fundraising law took effect Jan. 1, prosecutors say. But the records reviewed by the AP show the famously pro- lific money-raiser pulled in only $618,000 from July 1 to Nov. 25, the latest date contained in the document. About $60,000 of that came from a Nov. 10 fundraiser organized by the head of an engineering firm whom the wiretap later caught Blagojevich calling and thanking for his support. The criminal complaint identi- fies the organizer only as the presi- dent of “Engineering Firm 1.” He is Ivan J. Dvorak of Teng & Associates in Chicago, according to a person who has been informed about the investigation but spoke only on condition of anonymity because it is secret grand jury information. Blagojevich received contributions from firms with state contracts SETH PEARLMAN | AP PHOTO IMPEACHED: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich begins to deliver his combined State of the State and Budget Address to a joint session of the General Assembly at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. On Friday, Jan. 9, the Illinois House voted to impeach Blagojevich, a first in state’s history. Police officer who ended mall shooting resigns “Ken felt he has spent years as a dedicated servant ... It’s very discouraging.” Brenda Beaton | Attorney ECONOMY WWW.BGNEWS.COM Tuesday, January 13, 2009 7 Price Buster Combos 6 Combo Choices HOURS MON-FRI 7:30 am-2:00am Sat. 9:00am-2:00am Sun. 10:00am-2:00am Will Help Stretch Your Flex Funds $2.99 ONLY WELCOME BACK STUDENTS DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp.’s chief operating officer wouldn’t say yesterday whether GM will need all $18 billion in government loans it sought from Congress, but he said GM’s worst-case scenario would require more than the $13.4 billion already allocated by the Treasury Department. Speaking to reporters at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Fritz Henderson said GM’s emphasis is on making the Detroit auto- maker viable, showing that it can bring in more cash than it spends and repay what it has borrowed. The worst-case scenario GM presented to Congress in December involved a U.S. market in which 10.5 million vehicles are sold a year. That matches what several analysts are predicting after poor con- sumer confidence and tight credit helped U.S. auto sales fall to 13.2 million vehicles last year, from 16.1 million in 2007. Auto consulting company CSM Worldwide said it expects U.S. vehicle sales to hit a 27-year low of 11.5 million in 2009 but rebound to 13.6 million in 2010. Henderson said he is confident GM will work out concessions from the United Auto Workers that are required under the government’s loan terms. GM, Chrysler and the union have been talking about labor cost reductions and other changes to their contracts. The companies have until Feb. 17 to hammer out amendments to their current labor contracts that would bring worker costs in line with those of employees at foreign auto companies’ plants in the U.S. UAW President Ron Gettelfinger has said the union will approach President-elect Barack Obama’s administra- tion to end what he called unfair requirements in the loan terms for concessions from the union. U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., has proposed get- ting rid of a requirement that GM and Chrysler negotiate labor cost parity with foreign- owned automakers that have U.S. factories. But Henderson said the uncertainty over what con- cessions are required doesn’t mean the company and union aren’t talking about labor cost gaps. “We know what those costs are just like they do,” he said. Hourly wages for UAW work- ers at GM factories already are about equal to the average of $30 per hour Toyota Motor Corp. pays at its older U.S. factories, according to the companies. But including benefits and the cost of providing health care to retirees, the Detroit automaker says its total labor cost is around $69 per hour, compared with an all-inclusive cost of $53 per hour at Toyota. GM’s total cost will drop to $62 per hour in 2010 when a UAW administered trust fund starts paying retiree health care costs, with the remaining dif- ference due to the “legacy” costs of century-old GM paying its retiree pensions. Other items that are on the table include payments and benefits to laid-off work- ers. The union has agreed to end the “jobs bank” program under which laid-off workers can receive about 95 percent of their pay and benefits for years, but the government’s plan calls for the companies to eliminate other payments that supplement state unemploy- ment benefits immediately after a layoff. The plan also calls for the UAW to take company stock instead of cash for half the pay- ments into the union-run health care trust. GM chief speaks about future at Detroit auto PAUL SANCYA | AP PHOTO AUTOMOBILE: Fritz Henderson, president and chief operating officer of the General Motors Corp., speaks to GM employees at the North American International Auto Show on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009 in Detroit. By Jim Kuhnhenn The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Acting at Barack Obama’s behest, yester- day President George W. Bush asked Congress for the final $350 billion in the financial bailout fund, effectively ceding econom- ic reins to the president-elect in an extraordinary display of tran- sition teamwork. Obama also sharply criticized Bush’s handling of the money and promised radical changes. Bush’s move sets the stage for Obama to get swift access to the $350 billion and the opportunity to overhaul the much-criticized rescue package after taking office next Tuesday. Obama said that it would be “irresponsible ... to enter into the administration without any potential ammuni- tion should there be some sort of emergency or weakening of the financial system.” Congress, where the use of the money has met stiff bipartisan skepticism, has 15 days to vote to reject the request. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., was considering holding a vote on a resolution of disapproval as early as Thursday in hopes it would be defeated, thus making the funds available about a week after Obama inherits one of the worst financial crises in U.S. history. “It is clear that the financial system, although improved from where it was in September, is still frail,” Obama said, a few hours after seeking Bush’s help in requesting the money. If Congress goes along, Obama would have a huge cache of bailout money at his disposal — and much more to come in the approximately $800 billion economic stimulus bill that Democratic congressional lead- ers promise to finish by mid- February. Congress also is racing to have ready for Obama a $35 billion health insurance program for children. Obama acted quickly, sending prompt reassurances to congres- sional leaders that the money would aim to help free credit for small businesses and consumers and reduce the rising number of foreclosures. Obama requests aid as he prepares for office CHARLES DHARAPAK | AP PHOTO OBAMA: President-elect Barack Obama speaks to reporters during his meeting with Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon, not pictured, in Washington, yesterday. POLITICS 8 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 WWW.BGNEWS.COM We do: ✔ Free Estimates ✔ Body Work & Paint Work ✔ Minor Touch to Major Collisions ✔ Ins. 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Large selection of BGSU Imprinted Sportswear and other BGSU Imprinted Items. Large selection of posters, dorm supplies, school & art supplies, greeting cards & gifts, computer supplies and much, much MORE!!! Tuesday, Jan. 13 9AM - 9PM Wednesday, Jan. 14 9AM - 8PM Thursday, Jan. 15 9AM - 7PM Friday, Jan. 16 9AM - 5:30PM Saturday, Jan. 17 9AM - 5PM Sunday, Jan. 18 12PM - 5PM Monday, Jan. 19 10AM - 7PM Tuesday, Jan. 20 9AM - 7PM EXTENDED HOURS Starting Jan. 13 By Jennifer Loven AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON — With rare public emotion, George W. Bush sat in judgment on his controversial, consequential presidency yesterday, lament- ing mistakes but claiming few as his own, heatedly defending his record on disasters in Iraq and at home and offering kind- ly advice to a successor who won largely because the nation ached for something new. By turns wistful, aggressive and joking in his final news con- ference, Bush covered a huge range of topics in summing up his eight years in the White House — the latest in a recent string of efforts to have his say before historians have theirs. Then the White House said he would do it again Thursday night in a final address to the nation. Reaching back to his first day in office, he recalled walk- ing into the White House and having “a moment” when he felt all the responsibilities of the job landing on his shoul- ders. Barack Obama will feel that next week, he said, his tone gently understanding. Indeed, he was full of sup- portive words for Obama, and talked of being deeply affect- ed while watching people say on television that they never thought they would see such a Bush defends himself against abundant presidential criticism day, many with “tears stream- ing down their cheeks when they said it.” “President-elect Obama’s election does speak volumes about how far this country has come when it comes to racial relations,” Bush said, seeming almost awe-struck. He brushed off any sugges- tion that he’d found the job of president too burdensome — or that Obama would find it so. “It’s just pathetic, isn’t it, self-pity?” he said. “And I don’t believe that President-elect Obama will be full of self-pity.” At the same time, Bush showed his skin is not so thick as all that. “Sometimes the big- gest disappointments will come from your so-called friends,” he advised Obama. Bush’s former press secretary, Scott McClellan, released a scathing tell-all book last year that still stings around the West Wing. Asked one last time by report- ers about the major controver- sies of his presidency, Bush had a ready answer for each: — On the dismal economy he leaves behind for Obama, Bush said, “I inherited a reces- sion, I’m ending on a recession. In the meantime, there were 52 months of uninterrupted job growth.” The 2001 recession began in March, two months into his presidency, but econo- mists agree the seeds were sown long before. Bush also defended himself against economic attacks from his own party on the huge gov- ernment bailout of Wall Street financial firms. He said, his voice rising, “If you were sitting there and heard that the depres- sion could be greater than the Great Depression, I hope you would act, too, which I did.” — On the five-year-old Iraq war, the issue that will define his presidency, Bush said his- tory will judge his actions but it is a fact that violence dimin- ished and everyday life became more stable after his decision in 2007 to send an additional 30,000 American troops into the fight. — He vigorously took issue with critics of the federal response to Katrina, the hur- ricane that devastated New Orleans. Gesturing and speak- ing with feeling, he said, “Don’t tell me the federal response was slow when there were 30,000 people pulled off roofs right after the storm passed,” he said. “Has the reconstruc- tion been perfect? No. Have things happened fairly quickly? Absolutely.” — The president claimed progress toward peace in the Middle East, though any hopes for an accord soon have been dashed by, among other things, a bruising offensive by Israel in the Gaza Strip. — Most angrily, Bush dis- missed “some of the elite” who say he has damaged America’s image around the world. “No question, parts of Europe have said that we shouldn’t have gone to war in Iraq without a mandate, but those are few countries,” he said. The president’s actions after the Sept. 11 attacks — such as establishing the prison for sus- pected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, approving tough interrogation methods that some say amount to torture and instituting information-gather- ing efforts at home decried by civil rights groups — were com- pounded by global outrage at the 2003 invasion of Iraq, par- ticularly later when the alleged weapons of mass destruction that were the main justification for war turned out not to exist. “In terms of the decisions that I had made to protect the home- land, I wouldn’t worry about popularity,” he said. GERALD HERBERT | AP PHOTO THE MANY FACES OF BUSH: This six-picture combo of images, shows different facial expressions President George W. Bush made during his last news conference yesterday in the pressroom at the White House in Washington. Bush reviews his two terms in the White House in his final news conference “Don’t tell me the federal response was slow when there were 30,000 people pulled off roofs right after the storm passed...Have things happened fairly quickly? Absolutely.” George W. Bush | President SPORTS Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9 SWIMMING Back from Florida, Falcons ready to compete The swimming and diving team is back from a Florida training trip and will have more time to train before their next meet on Jan. 23 at Toledo. Many swimmers feel the team not only got better physically, but also came together while in Florida. Page 12 ONLINE The BG News Sports Blog Be sure to log on to The BG News Sports Blog for continued news and updates about your favorite Falcon sports teams. This week, we will be bringing you coverage of both of Wednesday’s bas- ketball games, a video from Wednesday’s women’s game and a live blog for Friday’s hockey game. www.bgnewssports.com Today in Sports History 1999—Michael Jordan retires from basketball. He returned in 2001. 1995—Owners unanimous- ly vote to end the NHL strike. 1971—Bernice Gera wins lawsuit against MLB allowing her to become an umpire. 1962—Wilt Chamberlain scores a then-record 73 points against Chicago. The List Rickey Henderson is the all- time stolen bases leader in Major League Baseball. Today, we’re listing five other players who found success swiping bases: 1. Lou Brock: The Hall of Famer and Cardinals legend is second all-time in stolen bases with 938. He held the record until Henderson broke it in 1991. 2. Maury Wills: The Dodgers great stole 586 bases in his 14-year career. Wills was one of the premier base stealers of the 1960s. 3. Ty Cobb: Cobb stole 892 bases in his Hall of Fame career, all with the Detroit Tigers, and is one of the first great base stealers. 4. Tim Raines: Raines had 808 stolen bases as he bounced between the Expos and White Sox for most of his career. He added more thefts with the Yankees, Athletics, Orioles and Marlins. 5. Kenny Lofton: Lofton was one of the top base stealers of the mid- 1990s with the Cleveland Indians. He led the American League in steals from 1992-1996 and has 622 in his career. SIDELINES OUR CALL That was ‘08... RESIGNED: On Dec. 1, head men’s soccer coach Fred Thompson stepped down following a 4-13-2 season. He was 18-69-8 in his BG career. NEW ERA: Dave Clawson was hired by the University as head football coach on Dec. 12. In his introduction, Clawson promised to bring changes to Falcon football on and off the field. HIGH ROLLERS: The scoreboard tells it all as the women’s soccer team beat Tennessee Tech 7-0 on Sept. 12. UPSET: In the season opener, the Falcons knocked off then No. 25 Pitt 27-17 on Aug. 30 in Pittsburgh. FIRED: Gregg Brandon was fired as football coach on Nov. 29 after the Falcons struggled to a 6-6 season after being picked in the preseason to win the MAC East title. This is ‘09... BALLIN’: Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams have found success early in the MAC season and have overall winning records. SPRING TIME: P.J. Mahone and the rest of the Falcons will play the spring game in April. LEADING THE WAY: Senior captain Ryan Shay will help lead the Falcon baseball club starting Feb. 20. SWING AWAY: Susan Sontag will help to lead the Falcon softball team starting in Florida on Feb. 13. BRANDON HEISS | THE BG NEWS ETHAN MAGOC | THE BG NEWS ETHAN MAGOC | THE BG NEWS BG NEWS FILE PHOTO ENOCH WU | THE BG NEWS ENOCH WU | THE BG NEWS ETHAN MAGOC | THE BG NEWS CHRISTINA MCGINNIS | THE BG NEWS ETHAN MAGOC | THE BG NEWS BG NEWS FILE PHOTO Falcon hockey swept by Ohio State By Sean Shapiro Reporter The Falcons started 2009 on the wrong foot as they were swept away by in-state rival Ohio State this past weekend. In a weekend where a combined 20 goals were scored, the Falcons had their best offensive outing of the season Friday night scoring five goals. However they also allowed eight goals. “It was a game that when either team was doing what they do well good things hap- pened,” said coach Scott Paluch. “When they were in transition they were really good.” In the 8-5 loss Friday, BG con- tinued to get output from it’s top line of Brandon Svendson, Dan Sexton and David Solway as they combined for seven points, and freshmen defenseman Nick Bailen had his first two-goal collegiate game. Friday also was the season debut for sophomore goalie Nick Eno who missed the entire first half of the season with a high ankle sprain. Eno entered the contest Falcon gymnasts lose to Huskies By Chris Sojka Reporter Going into the first meet of the year, gymnastics coach Kerri Beach was more concerned on getting the athletes focused on their events than the overall score. The Falcons recorded six indi- vidual top three finishes, with two number one per- formances from junior Breanne Guy on the vault and from red- shirt freshman Kasey Fillmore on the balance beam, but it was not enough as they fell to the Huskies of Northern Illinois Sunday, 193.450- 191.875. “The floor exer- cises were our big weakness Sunday,” coach Kerri Beach said. “I am happy with the overall per- formance though — it was much higher than last year’s first meet. “Since Northern is in the MAC, it would have been really nice to come away with a win, but we’ll get them next time.” Junior Breanne Guy landed a 9.875 on the vault, tying her career best and also came up big on her floor exercise with a 9.775, tying for second. With her big scores in Sunday’s meet, she will be a key competitor for the Falcons this season. “Breanne is our best All- Arounder on the team,” Beach said. “We expect her to be the best gymnast in the MAC this season.” Next Sunday, BG has their first home meet of the season against Ball State at 2 p.m. in Anderson Arena. 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Orr said getting the win against Buffalo to start MAC play was a big win for his players. “We’re coming off, if not the biggest, one of the biggest wins of the year,” Orr said. Miller and the women’s team continued winning over break, advancing their record to 13-2 and continuing what is now a 13 game winning streak. Last Wednesday, the Falcons rallied from an early deficit to beat Kent State 77-71 for their first win of the MAC season and fol- lowed that up with a 62-52 defeat of Ohio on Saturday. TV time: ESPNU has picked up BG’s Saturday night’s home game against Akron. The start time was originally slated for a 4:30, but has been moved to 8 p.m. to accommodate the TV coverage. The hockey team was sched- uled to play Michigan at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, but that game has been moved to a 5:05 start time. Falcon honors: Chris Knight was named the MAC East men’s basketball Player of the Week yesterday. Knight scored 17 first half points on 7-of-9 shooting against Buffalo in the MAC opener. By the end of the game, Knight scored 22 points and had five rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes off the bench. This is the second time Knight has won the award in the past three weeks despite coming off the bench in all the games. Orr said even though Knight comes off the bench in games, he might as well be a starter. “Just because you don’t start doesn’t mean you can’t achieve and aren’t one of our best play- ers,” Orr said. ”It’s what you do with the time you’re given.” Lauren Prochaska was named Player of the Week on the women’s side after averag- ing 21 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3 assists in the first two MAC games of the season. This is the third time this season Prochaska has won the award. She leads the team in points (16.5) and rebounds (5.9) this season as well. What’s next: Both teams will be in action on Wednesday with the men traveling to Kent State and the women hosting Miami. Both games start at 7 p.m. CHRISTINA MCGINNIS | THE BG NEWS STREAKING: The women’s basketball team has won 13 straight games, including the first two of the MAC schedule. at the 11:14 mark of the sec- ond period after starter Jimmy Spratt allowed his sixth goal on 22 shots. “It’s good to see Eno come back and have a good perfor- mance his first time out,” Bailen said of Eno’s comeback. “I’d say it kind of us jumped us up a little bit because you don’t want to let him get shelled his first game back.” Eno, a CCHA All-rookie team selection last season, turned away 10 of 11 shots and made one marquee save right away with his left pad on a 2-on-0 breakaway. The next night, Eno made his first start of the season in a 4-3 overtime loss. Eno turned away 21 of 25 shots and Ohio State coach John Markel felt the soph- omore was the difference from Friday’s offensive outburst. “You saw the difference of the way they play with him,” Markel said. “He’s very solid and as he gets in better and better shape he’ll get right back in to form like he was tonight.” Saturday almost didn’t head to overtime as Dan Sexton tied the game at three with just over a minute remaining in regula- tion. Sexton’s wrist shot from the far sideboards took a fortuitous bounce off a Buckeye defender and into the net. In the overtime session, Ohio State dominated the Falcons hitting the cross bar and keep- ing the puck in the Falcon zone until Kyle Reed eventually scored the game winner 2:44 into the extra session. The losses ended the Falcons brief two game winning streak after they swept Clarkson in late December. In a weekend which nine Falcons recorded at least one point, they went a combined 2- 13 on the power play despite get- ting good chances in both games. BG also picked up a shorthanded goal in each game. Prior to the weekend series the Falcons lost their third player this season, Dean Petiot who left for undisclosed rea- sons joins former captain Tim Maxwell and Jacob Cepis on the list of former players. HOCKEY From Page 9 Henderson, Rice elected to baseball Hall of Fame By Mike Fitzpatrick The Associated Press NEW YORK — Rickey Henderson dashed into the Hall of Fame on his first try, Jim Rice made it with a final swing. It’s hard to imagine their induction speeches will have much in common, either. “I’m going to leave all the sto- ries to Rickey,” Rice said, con- firming that his remarks in Cooperstown this summer are likely to match his personal- ity. “Believe me, it’s going to be short and quick. I don’t think you need to go there and talk for 15 or 20 minutes when you can get right to the point.” That never stopped Henderson — but neither did opposing pitchers or catchers during his 25-year career. The undisputed standard for leadoff hitters, Henderson received 94.8 percent of the vote from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America in balloting announced yester- day, well above the 75 percent needed. Rice, among the game’s most feared sluggers in the late 1970s and early 1980s, got 76.4 percent in his 15th and final year on the ballot after falling just shy with 72.2 percent last year. “The only thing I can say is I’m glad it’s over with,” the Boston outfielder said. “I’m in there and they can’t take it away.” Henderson, baseball’s career leader in runs scored and stolen bases, became the 44th player elected in his first year of eligi- bility. Rice was only the third elected by the BBWAA in his final year, joining Red Ruffing (1967) and Ralph Kiner (1975). The pair will be inducted into the Hall during ceremo- nies on July 26 in Cooperstown, N.Y. They’ll be joined by former Yankees and Indians second baseman Joe Gordon, elected posthumously last month by the Veterans Committee. “I feel great about it. It’s been a long time coming,” Henderson said. “I was nervous, waiting.” Henderson spoke on a con- ference call before boarding a flight to New York. He was rushing right along, even on this day. Only fitting. Next up, his highly anticipat- ed induction speech. Known for his confounding comments, Henderson has a penchant for referring to himself in the third person — at any point during an amusing stream of some- times indecipherable chatter. “It’s really just an honor to me. I’m really just spaced out,” he said. “I haven’t really thought about what I’m going to say.” Henderson was picked on 511 of 539 ballots and Rice was selected on 412, just above the 405 needed. Rice received only 29.8 per- cent of the vote in 1995, when he appeared on the ballot for the first time. He initially topped 50 percent in 2000 and reached 64.8 per- cent in 2006 — the highest per- centage for a player who wasn’t elected in a later year was 63.4 by Gil Hodges in 1983, his final time on the ballot. Some thought Rice’s prickly personality and curt relation- ship with reporters during his playing career helped keep him out of the Hall all those years. “I don’t think I was difficult to deal with for writers. I think the writers were difficult to me,” he said. “I wasn’t going to badmouth my teammates. When you start talking about my teammates or what goes on outside baseball, I couldn’t do that. “I don’t know why it took me so long. I don’t even want to think about it,” he added. “I’m just happy I’m in and that’s what I’m going to cherish.” What did he learn all these years? “Be patient and wait until the last out,” Rice said. “I guess everything was just timing, because my numbers have not ELISE AMENDOLA | AP PHOTO REDEMPTION: Jim Rice, seen here throwing out the first pitch of game three of the 2008 ALDS, was elected to the Hall of Fame in his final year of eligibility. See ELECTEES | Page 11 “I’m going to leave all the stories to Rickey. Believe me, it’s going to be short and quick. I don’t think you need to go there and talk for 15 or 20 minutes when you can get right to the point.” Jim Rice | On induction speeches CHRISTINA MCGINNIS | THE BG NEWS SAVE: Ohio State coach John Markel attributed the drop off in his team’s scoring in the second game to Nick Eno (center) playing goalie. “You saw the difference of the way they play with him.” John Markel | OSU coach Tony Dungy retires from football INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tony Dungy will retire after seven seasons in Indianapolis and Jim Caldwell will take over as Colts coach, one of his assistants con- firmed yesterday. Receivers coach Clyde Christensen said Dungy informed the staff of his deci- sion earlier in the day. “I think there was an intensity in there and it was emotional,” he said. “We all felt like it was going to happen one of these years.” Dungy met with players throughout the day to say good- bye. The move comes a little more than a week after the Colts were eliminated from the playoffs. An afternoon news conference was scheduled to make the announcement. Repeated messages were left by The Associated Press on Dungy’s cell phone. FoxSports.com was the first to report Dungy’s decision. The plan to have Caldwell replace Dungy was put in place last year when the coach pon- dered retirement. Caldwell joined Dungy’s staff in Tampa Bay in 2001, then moved with Dungy to the Colts in 2002 and was the quarterbacks coach. A year ago, Caldwell was elevated to associate head coach though he continued to coach Peyton Manning and Jim Sorgi. Dungy has spent the past five years debating whether to leave football, each year taking about a week to meet with his family, which now lives in Tampa. He has always said when he left, he would not return. “You know, I told my wife I’m sad, but I don’t know why I’m sad,” Christensen said. “To see a guy be happy and make a good decision, you should be happy. I guess I was just hoping for one more year with him.” Dungy has always listed his priorities as faith, family and football, and returned to coach in 2008 when the Colts opened the new Lucas Oil Stadium only after team owner Jim Irsay agreed to let Dungy use a pri- vate jet to commute home. The decision ends a tenure in Indianapolis during which Dungy became the first black coach to win a Super Bowl. He reached the playoffs all seven seasons, winning five division titles and appearing in two AFC title games. Dungy finishes his career as the Colts’ franchise leader in vic- tories, going 85-27 in the regular season and 7-6 in the playoffs. But Dungy’s teams were also eliminated from the playoffs four times without winning a game, including the past two seasons after winning the Super Bowl — prompting some to speculate that Dungy’s indeci- sion may have hurt the Colts’ focus. Dungy also spent six seasons in Tampa Bay, rejuvenating a moribund franchise and turn- ing it into a perennial Super Bowl contender in the late 1990s and the early part of this decade. The 53-year-old coach left Tampa with a career record of 54-42 in the regular season becoming the winningest coach in franchise history there, too, and got the Buccaneers to the NFC title game in 1999. He’s the only coach in NFL history to produce six straight 12-win seasons and 10 consecu- tive playoff appearances. MICHAEL CONROY | AP PHOTO FAMILY MAN: Tony Dungy cited family as one of the reasons for his retirement from football.