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Super Bowl Xxx - Baseball Hof Electees - Interleague Play Coming, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It is that week between. The NFL divisional champions have been decided and the Super Bowl opponents are set. Now for the next ten days we will be bombarded with Super Bowl hype, as one of the great mid-winter rituals in American life takes place.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

Regular features include:

• Just a Second
• Campus Line
• For the Record / Crime Reports
• People Poll
• Sports
• Diversions
• Movie Reviews
• Classifieds

Articles in this issue:

• Wright, Jennifer. Police Aim at Drinkers Under 21
• Simmons, Darryn. Students Unite for Martin Luther King
• Goetz, Kristina. Liquor Law Not Repealed
• Thompson, Edric. Attendance Policies Reason Not to Cut
• Holthaus, Marie. Scammed: Keep Credit Card Numbers to Yourself
• Goetz, Kristina. No Meat to Taco Bell Rumors About Employees, Food
• Separation on Campus Can be Undone – Segregation
• Gentry, Vivian. Students Be Careful of …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

Regular features include:

• Just a Second
• Campus Line
• For the Record / Crime Reports
• People Poll
• Sports
• Diversions
• Movie Reviews
• Classifieds

Articles in this issue:

• Hutchins, Chris. Charge It: Credit Card Bills Don’t Go Away
• Hall, Jason. Deborah Wilkins Withdraws Conflict Question
• Goetz, Kristina. Debate Begins Over Right to Carry Concealed Weapons
• Stamper, John. Students Find Work at YMCA Rewarding
• Silence Over System Sounds Suspicious
• Stinson, Glen. Stephen Lega Wrong About Federal Shutdown
• West, Philip. Unity Begins with Color Blindness
• Hamilton, Chris. Cover Shows Where Society Has Been
• Scott, …

Ice Driving In Atlanta - Don Shula Retires, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Last Wednesday I left for Atlanta to attend the American Historical Society convention and interview candidates for a new faculty position. The weekend was a blur and I was generally out of touch with Sportsworld, although I was slightly aware of the events moving across the stage. I had little time to reflect on any of it.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

Regular features include:

• Just a Second
• Campus Line
• For the Record / Crime Reports
• People Poll
• Sports

Articles in this issue:

• Becker, Lori. Group Robbed on Trip – Flag Football Team
• Goetz, Kristina. Fire City’s Deadliest in 27 Years
• Lenz, Rebecca. Cancelled: Semester’s First Day a White Wash
• Residual Checks are Out
• Politicians Setting Poor Example
• Finlayson, David. Students Should Practice ‘Safer Sex’
• Tungate, Matthew. Students Responsible for College Heights Herald Survival
• Lega, Stephen. Christian Coalition, Catholics Unlikely Pair to Unite
• Craig, Ryan. First Amendment Offensive to Some
• Downs, …

Bucs Another Miserable Season, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The body count for fired NFL coaches seems to be on the rise. Buddy Ryan got the boot in Phoenix the day after Christmas, less than twenty-four hours after his loss to Dallas. Sam Wyche was fired in Tampa with the next twenty-four hours. Meanwhile the Bucs themselves twist slowly in the wind, uncertain where they will be when the 1996 NFL season rolls around.

Columns, Senior Yearbook 1996, Anderson College Yearbook Staff

Yearbooks

The 1996 yearbook of Anderson College's senior class and community.

Bowl Names And Sponsors: Silliness Abounds, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Already some of the big ones are behind us. The annual Blue-Gray Game in which the Confederacy tries to atone for the loss of the big game of 1865 was played in Montgomery, Alabama on Christmas Day. Once again the Gray was out maned. Then came the Jeep Eagle Aloha Bowl in which Aloha meant goodbye in any number of ways, and the Weiser Lock Copper Bowl, which asks the question what is a weiser lock and why would you want to lock weisers anyway?

Sports Books For Christmas, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

With Christmas just a few days away and all those last minute gift ideas eluding you, I have come to offer a selection of books for the sports fan or fanatic on your Christmas list.

Nfl Season Concludes For Dallas, The Bucs And Miami - Florida H.S. Athletic Assn., Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

This NFL season has had its share of surprises and disappointments, not to mention bizarre moments. Today I want to concentrate on three stories from this NFL season: the Bucs, the Dolphins, and the Switzer Stumble.

Hollins Columns (1995 Dec 11), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Maggie breaks it to us...she's leaving
• Students honor Anne Harper's life and mourn her death in memorial services, candlelight vigil
• The Last Word: Memories of Anne
• One final note...
• A letter of thanks to Freya from NEFA
• Lack of information is a frustration for some students
• Abroader reports from Kenya, thanks students for support
• Professor Spies on basketball and the White Gift Service
• Final plans unveiled for new campus library
• Renovations provide for "un-Pleasant" reorganization during spring semester
• Abroader Update: reports from Australia and Italy
• Casino: A Safe Bet
• Virginia gets new area code
• December named National …

Crime And Punishment In Miami - Tax Evasion On The Autograph Circuit, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Crime and Punishment is one of the great novels of Russian Literature, it is a subject currently in the news in Florida, and it is the theme that unites three stories out of sportsworld this week.

In Memoriam: Sergei Grinkov, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

These words of poet John Williams in "The Skaters" came to mind while contemplating the loss of beauty in the world that will result from the death of Sergei Grinkov. At age 28 his death came as a shock not only to those closest too him, but to anyone who has ever watched him and his skating partner perform their routines to near perfection. His partner, Yekaterina Gordeeva was with him on the ice at Lake Placid when he collapsed and died during a practice session some ten days ago.

Rich Devoss And The Girls - Orlando Sports, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Last week Larry Guest reported on the reluctance of the Orlando Magic to share this city with any other major league professional sports franchise. In the course of his column Guest quoted Magic owner Rich DeVoss as saying about his conversations with County Chairman Linda Chapin and Orlando Mayor Glenda Hood: "I talked to the girls and asked them how many sports dollars are there to go around in Orlando."

Sport As Business - The Nomadic Franchies Of The Nfl, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Over the last several years I have had a running disagreement with a colleague over whether sport is simply a business or if it means something beyond the bottom line. Is there, or was there ever any sentiment in sport? The recent developments involving Cleveland and Baltimore raise these questions once again.

Hollins Columns (1995 Nov 7), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Institutional work study confusion rectified
• Just one final thank you
• The Last Word: Learning to thrive in the working world
• Student expresses thoughts on Shannon Faulkner
• Edwards and Lipkes discuss HAP program changes
• Recent campus theft raises questions about security
• April in Paris becomes a reality
• Cinema Society to show controversial film
• Days: more hectic than Strange
• Hollywood goes Prime Time
• Hoon's death leaves many asking, 'Who's next?'
• Midterms+Papers+Quizzes+Theses=STRESS
• Juniors and Seniors, please apply for ODK
• News From London, Paris, Vienna, Puebla, and Florence
• The Mariachis are coming!
• Fall sports teams wrap up successful season

First World Series In Two Years, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Now that the first World Series in two years has ended it's time to reflect on the season, the playoffs and Series, as well as the current state of the game.

Native American Names And Symbols, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It would seem that we are living in an Age when any major event becomes the occasion for some group or another to grind their proverbial political axe. Sometimes the grinding hits a responsive chord, but at other times it has the effect of fingernails on the blackboard.

Hollins Columns (1995 Oct 23), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Termination of Paris program shocks students
• The push for Paris program continues
• Student expresses frustration over Paris program
• Freya asks for continued anonymity
• Ad Hoc committee set precedent for finding solution for weekend boredom
• Student loses faith in the administration
• New study trips, experiences offered for Short Term
• Junior class reclaims spirit stick at annual fall pep rally
• A Midsummer's Night Dream leaves all enchanted
• Capital Campaign makes public announcement on donations
• Campus chapel opens door to gays and lesbians
• Being an athlete is no easy challenge to students
• Don't Believe the Hype: Transcending O.J.

Baseball's Status In American Sport And Television, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Sometimes the worst laid plans of mice and men cannot do their damage. In the case of the major league baseball owners again they tried. But try as they might, they haven't been able to destroy the post-season.

Hollins Columns (1995 Oct 10), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• VPAA Bowen to take leave of absence
• Students fume over no smoking policy
• Reflections on a crazy week
• Publicity and Promotion chair warns against illegal banners
• Participants in Tinker Day scare drop the matter
• Are traditions taken too far?
• Respect is the key for Tinker Day
• Tennis courts are a disgrace
• Prepping for Family Weekend 1995
• Fun from binge drinking comes at a price
• HOP/LEAD introduces new coordinators and programs
• Lesbians and bisexuals question campus diversity on NCOD
• Seven leaves you reeling
• The genesis of Tinker Day
• Regional bands hit the charts
• Upcoming Wednesday Lectures
• Class of …

Eddie Robinson's Record And Greatness, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

I went back to the College Preview Edition of The Sporting News and found not a word about him or his likely achievement. A week before the event an occasional mention was made in some of the sports columns across the country. On Saturday, the day of the event it was noted on most football telecasts, and there was even a half-time feature on ABC. And in the sport's television version of damning with faint praise, the game itself was televised on The Deuce, ESPN2, the cable network most of America has never seen.

The Trial Of O.J. Simpson, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The end of the trial of O.J. Simpson once again raises the question of whether of not this was a sports story. ESPN the all sports cable network covered the trial, had their own expert lawyer analyst, covered the verdict, and had a special on Tuesday night summarizing the case. ESPN Radio along with most other sports talk networks and stations were also on hand to cover the verdict.

Hollins Columns (1995 Sept 26), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Historian speaks at Hollins
• Resident await opening of multi-cultural house
• Eating disorders: More common than you like to think
• ADA promotes school spirit
• Trash an eyesore on porch
• Student learns speeding lesson the hard way
• Changes in loft policy create confusion
• Campus phone lines abuzz with new voice mail system
• Front gates undergo major construction
• Residents of West face stricter rules
• Orientation welcomes new students
• R.E.M.: A Monster of a tour
• Hollins women: anything but couch potatoes
• Competitive cheerleading team may start
• Blast from the Past: Women's college or girls' school?
• Annual Oktoberfest to be held on …

Jerry Jones And Revenue Sharing - Lords Of Baseball Fail On Settlement, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It is the week of the owners. In the NFL Jerry Jones, liege lord of Dallas, decided to take on his fellow owners in a challenge to one of the leagues oldest and most revered traditions, while at the same time signing Deion Sanders at the price of a king's ransom.

U.S. Open: Seles And Graf, Agassi And Sampras, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

After the Cal Ripken experience last week it's difficult to come back to reality and deal with the assorted goodies that sportsworld has dealt us in recent days. The crime report out of Nebraska shows us that Oklahoma and Miami are not the only programs that harbor troubled youth. The stories out of Dallas involving Jerry Jones, Nike, Pepsi, and Deion Sanders remind us just how central money has become in sport. While local heroes show us the arrogance of fame and fortune at the Waffle House.

Ripkin Catches And Passes Gehrig, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

On Tuesday, the day Cal Ripken tied Lou Gehrig's record at 2130 games, I opened my mail to find the latest copy of Aethlon: The Journal of Sport Literature. On page 55 was a short story titled "Streaks" by David Zang. It is a very funny story of a Baltimore fan who takes it upon himself to end Cal's streak and it involves the O's mascot.

Sports Madness: Boxing, Baseball, Ncaa, The Bucs, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The volume of accumulated goofiness is once again reaching environmentally dangerous levels. ESPN is in danger of being transformed into Comedy Central.

Jim Brown, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Today when the College Football Hall of Fame finally inducts Jim Brown, one of the greatest runners of all-time, it will be correcting one wrong. When they induct Paul Robeson they will be correcting an injustice.

In Memoriam: Mickey Mantle, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It was just a few weeks ago that we went through the spectacle of Mickey Mantle's liver transplant which gave us a preview of the sort of emotional outpouring that would come at his death. At the time the surgery seemed to be a success and there was hope that Mickey would survive. We now know that this was not to be, as the cancer spread quickly throughout Mickey's body. His doctors tell us that they have never seen such a virulent form of cancer as it moved with incredible speed. But then with Mickey nothing was ordinary.