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Parking Services responds to commuter complaints by calculating walking times By Brian Bohnert Reporter
University senior and commuter Alex Bahret can easily get from his car to his morning shift at ITS inside Hayes Hall in roughly five minutes; but if he makes the decision to grab a quick bite to eat, his easy-tofind spot in Lot 5 will be gone, forcing him to park in Lot 10 near the Ice Arena. The 10 to 15-minute trek from the lot to Hayes is often a nuisance when trying to find a convenient spot to get to work on time, Bahret said. But, according to t he Universit y’s new interactive tracking tool, the average walking time of 10 minutes, 15 seconds is right on schedule. Parking Ser v ices calls the new tool the Online Walking Times map. Aaron Kane, Shuttle and Pa rk ing Ser v ices ma nager, came up with the idea for the interactive map as a way to help commuters plan their days when they need to walk from a commuter parking lot to an academic building in the shortest time possible. “[Park ing Ser v ices] worked with Marketing and Communications, along with Design and Construction for
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LEVAS, an ensemble of University students, sang songs about AfricanAmerican culture on Tuesday. See photos on
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Spring break, withstanding New Year’s Resolutions contribute to increase in Student Recreation Center patrons By Tyler Buchanan Reporter
Two mont hs a f ter ma k ing f itness New Yea r’s Resolut ions, st udents a re keepi ng t hei r prom ises. Wit h t wo mont hs dow n and just ten more to go, the Student Recreation Center saw a boost in visitors during Januar y, with nearly 34,000 student sw ipes t he f irst month of the new semester. I n Febr ua r y, t he t rend cont inued.
“Typically what we see is for the student population ... Februar y is one of our busiest months,” said Faith Yingling, director of Recreation and Wellness. As student attendance at the Rec rises, the need for fitness classes stays constant, Yingling said. “We’ve actually had to add some spinning classes due to demand,” she said. New Year’s Resolutions are not necessarily the only reasons for high turnout.
Colder weather keeps students from exercising outside, forcing them to the Rec during winter months, Yingling said. Also, students may exercise at the Rec in preparation for spring break. Megan Nolan, a sophomore center manager at the Rec, agreed that break contributes to the rise in student numbers, because students planning to go on vacation may go
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REC CENTER VISITORS ■■ August: 16,435 ■■ September: 32,940 ■■ October: 27,481 ■■ November: 24,384 ■■ December: 12,726 ■■ January: 33,841 ■■ February: 35,139
*Note: Numbers depicted for August are for swipes between August 22 and August 31 only. Information provided by David Hollinger, assistant director in the department of Recreation and Wellness
Students swarm Blackboard to register for fall 2012 classes
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Officials say process is ‘going smoothly’ this semester By Tyler Buchanan Reporter
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JESSICA LASH, junior, and Kristen Kilger, sophomore, sign a board for Angelica Mormile, one of two sorority sisters who survived the Interstate 75 crash on March 2. Five boards were set up in the Falcon’s Nest in the Union so students, friends and faculty members could send their thoughts to the women and their families.
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Days a f ter returning f rom spring break, many students are already looking towards next semester. Class registration for the 2012 fall semester officially began Tuesday. Like a virtual “Black Friday,” hundreds of students scrambled on Blackboard this morning, hoping to secure spots in classes next fall. “Re g i st r at ion is goi ng s m o ot h l y,” s a id Dave Kielmeyer, University spokesperson.
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Seniors and graduate students made up the 4,716 students eligible to register for classes on Tuesday, he said. Not all students, however, are quick to register for classes. Of the 4,716 possible registrants, only half usually enrolled on the first day in years past, Kielmeyer said. Using Blackboard with class registration can be problematic for many students, from remembering to check their
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STUDENTS use the elliptical machines at the Student Recreation Center during fall semester. The Rec has seen increased patrons this semester, which some University officials attribute to New Year’s Resolutions and spring break vacations.
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members tend to v isit the Rec more consistently than students, said Caroline Keller, a sophomore personal trainer and center manager. “It depends on the time of day, too,” Keller said. “Especially in the mornings a nd ea rly a f ternoons, it’s def in itely more community members ... Once you hit, like, 4 o’clock, that’s when all the students [come].” Maintaining the high student rates is somet i mes a cha l lenge, Yingling said. In the fall semester, the Rec saw
to the Rec in the weeks pr ior to improve t heir f itness. “After spring break is when I think [the numbers] die down,” she said. The Rec a lso offers a New Yea r’s Resolut ion Memb er s h ip Sp e c i a l, which prov ides a reduced pr ice for a spr ing semester membership, according to t he Depa r t ment of Recreation and Wellness website. O vera l l, com mu n it y
similar grow t h during the month of September, w ith numbers dropping in subsequent months. The Rec offers a variet y of programs, from group exercise classes to various workshops and equipment orientations, according to its website.
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the development,” Kane said. “The map was created to help commuter students as they plan their day.” The map can be accessed on the Parking Ser v ices page of the Un iversit y ’s website, Kane said. While using the map, students can click on the parking lot they plan to park in and then move their cursor over the desired building. Above the cursor, a small window will pop-up, display ing t he average walking time for the trip. “We used students with stop watches to establish times,” Kane said. “Different students would leave from the same parking lot at different times of the day and these times were then averaged to create the times listed on the map ... Students using those times to plan their day can feel confident in their accuracy. Of course, inclement weather may impact those times.” The map was completed nearly a month ago and its development was funded completely by Parking Services, Kane said. Da n Lem merbrock, manager at the data hub and resource center was in charge of creating the background map that had the interactive elements installed on it. Lem merbrock, who has made many of the University’s other maps, fitted the product to Parking Services’ specifications. “We created the parking map you see in brochures and online,” he said. “We took the standard one and did some research and we modified it.” The background map took about eight hours
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“We used students with stop watches to establish times ... Different students would leave from the same parking lot at different times of the day ...” Aaron Kane | Shuttle and Parking Services Manager
to complete du r i ng a few days, w ith most of t he work involv ing meetings w ith Park ing Services to discuss specific aesthetic choices, Lemmerbrock said. “We had to come up with the specific colors that [Parking Services] wanted to use for the lots and for the buildings,” he sa id. “But it w a s Ma rket i ng a nd Com mu n icat ions t hat came up w ith the interactive application part of it.” Danielle Arbinger, a designer with 15 years of experience in programming and coding, worked with Marketing and Communications to program the map. Despite her ex per ience, A rbi nger, a n Ohio Universit y graduate, said she did have some diff icult y ma k ing sure the interactive elements worked together properly. “They came to me with the idea, but they weren’t sure if we could do it exactly the way they wanted to,” she said. “There are two different functions of the map, so I had to find codes for each one and get them to work together and with the [Content Management System]. That was the toughest part, but I was very pleased we were able to make it work for the client.” The development of the Online Walking Times map came in response to a growing number of commuter students expressing concern over limited parking spaces available in their designated lots, Kane said.
Bahret is one such student, and he still isn’t convinced the parking problems will subside. Bahret said he thinks the new map is a good tool, but most students will probably forget about it rather quickly. He also said the University is more concerned with making money off of t icket ing com muters than with helping them find better parking and walking routes. With convenient commuter parking still an existing problem, Bahret said a good option for commuters would be for Parking and Traffic to stop ticketing commuters and to build a parking garage on campus to provide more parking spaces to students. “Parking and Traffic’s response to all capacity complaints is that [faculty and staff] have something like 10 more spots than commuters, so everyone can have a spot,” Bahret said. “Un for t u nately, t h is includes some insane locations like t hose across Wooster [Street] and Poe [Road]. I ca n promise t hat t he ratio of staff park ing spots to sta f f [members] is fa r higher than the ratio of st udent pa rk i ng spots to students.”
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‘LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING’ Ensemble entertains, performs at Wood County District Public Library PHOTOS BY ALYSSA GANNON | THE BG NEWS
BOTTOM: Kirsten Crockett, junior, serenades an audience member while singing a solo during the LEVAS ensemble at the Wood County District Public Library. The group consists of eight graduate and undergraduate students from the University. Its name is an acronym for “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a song often referred to as the “Black National Anthem.” TOP RIGHT: Members of LEVAS act out a scene from African-American history. The group “traces the history of AfricanAmerican culture, as well as the development of African-American music,” said Myra Merritt, the ensemble’s faculty adviser and a professor of voice in the College of Musical Arts. MIDDLE RIGHT: Shanjaleta Gardner, graduate student, sings to those who gathered at the library Tuesday evening. About 40 people from the community came to watch LEVAS sing music that defines African-American culture, including slave songs, gospel, jazz and rap. BOTTOM RIGHT: Errin Brooks, graduate student, as well as the rest of the ensemble, pulled people from the audience to show off their dance moves during the song “Rapper’s Delight.”
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Some separation can ease the pain STEPHAN REED FORUM EDITOR
I am a firm believer in the phrase, “Time heals all wounds.” Some separation, on a personal level, can be quite beneficial. Case in point, prior to Spring break, I was on the brink of a meltdown with my friends. Their little idiosyncrasies and quirks were driving me insane. I felt if I had to be in the room with any one of them for one more week, then I would surely slap someone. But then, break began to set in. Within the first three days of not seeing these people, I began to miss them as human beings and how they contributed to my life, and after the week, I began to miss their weird mannerisms as well. Coming back from break, I embraced these friends, the same friends I almost screamed at, with open arms. It gave me time to miss them and forget the previous problems I had with them. I believe this time away from them made me realize what life would be like without them and how much I value every aspect of each of their personalities. After all, their personalities and interests make up parts of my life. This same theory can be applied to other aspects of life, let’s say, “partying.”
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It seems like every Thursday and Friday, a good amount of people are updating their Facebooks and tweeting about how much they want to drink and get messed up, but then Saturday and Sunday mornings roll around and they are tweeting about how they are never going to drink again. But give it a few days and they will be desiring the same activities they just denounced. The days during the week, which separate each party, are just enough to allow you to cure and detox your mind and body. It’s the perfect amount of time for you to forget about how bad you felt on Sunday morning and remember how good you felt Saturday night. As with many theories, this can be applied to dating as well. The phrase “taking a break” is tossed around, but how often do the relationships go back into full swing when the break is finished? I have never seen it. That’s because many couples wait too long to have a little bit of separation. A recent mass Facebook status proclaims the desire of having a man who would rather ditch his friends on the weekend and stay at home and plan for the future with his girlfriend. If that were to happen all the time, everyone would go insane. I’m not afraid to say it. It would be horrific to be
The recent article which focused on the Believe in BG initiative and student philanthropy, (“Seniors urged to ‘Believe in BG’,” Feb. 29), was extremely meaningful to me on a very personal level. I received my undergraduate degree from the University in 1980, and during spring semester of my senior year, made a gift to my Senior Challenge. The day I received my
diploma, I had $5.21 in my bank account and, like many students today, had accumulated a hefty student loan debt. Also, much like today, the United States economy was in a recession and employment prospects were tenuous at best. Still, most members of my senior class made a gift or pledge to the University to show their appreciation for the education and experiences they had received and as an investment for the benefit of future students.
My small gift many years ago and the subsequent gifts I have made to my beloved alma mater are the most meaningful investments I have ever made. Currently, as a volunteer director of the BGSU Foundation Inc., I have the privilege and opportunity to regularly witness the generosity of donors who make gifts of all amounts and who also donate time and expertise to benefit University students. I know firsthand the enormous impact of these gifts
in the daily lives and experiences of our students. I applaud the BG News for the exposure given to this important initiative, and I encourage all seniors to “Believe in BG” by making a gift or pledge in support of future Falcons and as an investment in our University. Once a Falcon, always a Falcon!
— Theresa Popp Braun, Chair-Elect BGSU Foundation, Inc.
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USG presidential candidates look to represent student body MATTHEW THACKER COLUMNIST
Election season has come, once again, not only to the national stage but locally to the University in the form of Undergraduate Student Government elections. From April 2 to 5, University undergraduate students can vote online for USG candidates from their respective academic college and residence hall, as well as candidates for at-large and Off-Campus senatorial seats. Shameless plug alert — please vote for yours truly,
Matthew Thacker, for offcampus senator if you are an off-campus student. But the USG candidates that will garner the most attention this election — like every year — are those vying for the USG presidency. This year, I am proud to say we are fortunate to have two very qualified people running to replace Emily Ancinec as USG president: Tabitha Timbrook and Alex Solis, current USG senators. On the surface, Solis, a sophomore majoring in sports management, and Timbrook, a junior majoring in political science, have quite a few things in common. Both have served for two
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years as senators in USG and both currently chair their respective USG committees; Timbrook chairs the Academic Affairs committee ,while Solis chairs Auxiliary Affairs. Via interviews by email, both candidates expressed their love for he city and University and their commitment to work for the students. “I want to be given the chance to be the voice for every undergraduate and be able to hold University administrators accountable,” Solis said. “Being USG president would provide me with the amazing opportunity to represent the voice of the student body and to continue
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to make this University the best it can possibly be,” Timbrook said. The two candidates’ opinions on many of the topics affecting the student body will be on display when they debate later in the month — the time and place of the debate has not been announced yet, but details are expected to be finalized later this week. Timbrook said the first goal of her presidency would be to “make sure that every student in BG was positively affected by something that USG accomplished. Whether it [is] through school spirit initiatives, green initiatives, revised University policies, etc., my job as president, and
number one goal, would be to ensure that the student voice was heard and responded to.” Solis agrees that responding to the wants and needs of the student population should be the number one job for the new presidential administration. “If elected, the general goal would to represent the student body and be their voice in everything that I do. The number one goal would be to work to complete our platform every day, be held accountable, and follow through with our campaign promises.” As with any presidential candidate, the decision to choose a running mate is often the first — and tough-
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est — decision to be made. “My running mate is David Neely,” Solis said. “And I asked him to be the VicePresidential candidate for many reasons ... His involvement with his fraternity, him being a resident adviser, his service in USG, and his experiences in Dance Marathon all stood out to me.” Solis said he and Neely are a team, adding, “Not only is David a good friend, candidate, and teammate, but he is a leader and I learn from him every day.” “My running mate is Jonathan Zachrich,” Timbrook said. “Jon has
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United States financial aid system Keep mind open needs merit-based revisions while stressed ALISSA WIDMAN MANAGING EDITOR
FAFSA — the acronym makes me cringe. Few college students probably know what its letters stand for, but I’m sure many have experienced its repercussions. I received the last financial aid package of my college career this past week from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the form all students must complete to receive federally funded financial assistance for higher education. Once again, I was disappointed, but that’s nothing new. Like many college students, I’ve recently adopted a desensitized mindset of “Oh well, a few more thousands of dollars of debt won’t hurt me anymore.” I wince, thoughtlessly click the “accept” button and add a few more loans to my collection. Nonetheless, in the back of my mind, I can’t help but think it shouldn’t have to be this way. I’m a hard-working student with excellent grades. I’m involved in the campus community. I’ve worked a summer job since I was 14. I pay my bills on time, and with the exception of an occasional speeding ticket, I rarely get into trouble. So why, year after year, do I find myself scrambling to make financial ends meet? The answer is simple, but its solution is uncertain: America’s financial aid sys-
REED From Page 4 around the same person, all the time, talking about the future. The reason my relationship is so functional is because there is a three to four day stretch in between
THACKER From Page 4 three years of experience on USG, has served as the chair of a committee, and has proven his dedication to this University and the student voice. He has worked primarily in student affairs issues: dining, Union renovations, the Learning Commons, etc., which provides a good balance to my experience with academic affairs.”
“Americans now owe more on their student loans than on their car loans or credit cards, according to a new report from the Federal Bank of New York ...”
tem is flawed. My lack of federal financial aid isn’t because of what I am — it’s because of what I’m not. I’m not rich. I’m not poor. I’m not in an unfortunate family situation and I’m not filing my FAFSA as an independent. The FAFSA, by focusing strictly on demographics, family circumstances and income, rather than academic achievements, favors families on the extreme ends of the spectrum and disadvantages those in the “middle ground.” Families on the wealthy end of the spectrum make enough money to pay for higher education up front. These students benefit because they don’t require loans, and as a result, avoid accumulating significant debt prior to graduation. Families on the poor end of the spectrum have access to extensive need-based grants — essentially “free money” that doesn’t need to be paid back after graduation. These students also benefit by avoiding a slew of debt prior to graduation through the FAFSA. But what about families like mine, which fall under neither of these categories? Well, when I was accepted into college, I like to say all I received from the FAFSA was a pat on the back and a “good luck, kid.” Loans are the only federal aid I receive, and they don’t even fully cover my tuition. As a result, I’ve applied for every merit-based scholarship I can get my hands on. Even after several sleepless nights of filling out applications, gathering letters of recommendation and writing
essays, the meager scholarship funds I receive still don’t cut it. The solution: I take out more private loans, and the vicious cycle continues. I’m significantly in debt, and I’m not ashamed to say it, because according to recently circulated statistics, I’m clearly not alone. Americans now owe more on their student loans than on their car loans or credit cards, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York referenced by several major media outlets this past week. Student loan debt now totals about $870 billion nationally, according to the report. Debt from car loans and credit cards total about $730 billion and $693 billion, respectively. These numbers aren’t so obscure when we consider that Bowling Green State University was ranked highest in Ohio in 2011 for student loan debt. The average debt for a BGSU graduate was $31,515 this past year. Both the local numbers and the national trends are not and should not be considered acceptable. Something must be done to alleviate the vast amounts of debt that have become synonymous with higher education. If not, I fear many intelligent, academically gifted students might be discouraged
from attending college. A large load of debt is stressful, and arranging for funds to cover each semester can be both time-consuming and tumultuous. I don’t write this column for myself — it’s too late for me. My damage is done, and the bill I’ll receive this December exceeding $25,000 will attest to that fact. It is my hope, however, that by addressing this problem, I can ignite a small spark of a conversation that needs to soon be set ablaze in the world of higher education. America’s financial aid system needs revising, most specifically through more merit-based aid, which could reward students who consisenly succeed academically by helping them dodge discouraging debt. After all, aren’t academics (allegedly) the reason students attend college in the first place? An increase in merit-based aid could ensure academically gifted students in the “middle ground” of the income spectrum don’t fall through the cracks because of financial limitations. Maybe then, the FAFSA’s “promise of postsecondary education to all Americans,” as advocated on its website, can be a realistic, attainable goal.
times I get to see my girlfriend. It’s just enough to make me always miss her and it gives me time to hang out with my friends and acquire things to talk about when her and I are together. In past relationships, when I was smothered by my partner, I would run out of things to say, I would get
annoyed with the person’s quirks and I began to hate almost everything the individual did. But now, when I am granted freedom, I look forward to seeing my girlfriend every Wednesday and weekend. A little time off between friends, girlfriends (and boyfriends) and many other
wearing activities allows you to anticipate those things once again. Too much of a good thing is a bad thing, but just enough to keep you waiting couldn’t be better.
Timbrook said Zachrich’s “experience, school spirit, and dedication to the students of this University cannot be matched.” I believe regardless of who is elected USG President in April, the University is the real winner because either way we will have a USG President who truly cares about the wants and needs of the students. You can do your own homework about Solis and Timbrook before deciding who to cast your vote for
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ALICIA RIEDEL COLUMNIST In my family’s kitchen there is a small glass terrarium filled with water. A single water lily continues to grow, requiring the removal of leaves occasionally so that it may remain in the enclosure. A blue betta swims in his habitat as four snails never tire of exploring this little world. I had recognized the beauty of betta fish in the past and the blue betta was no exception, but I certainly didn’t expect these snails to be so fascinating. Yet, through my spring break, I found myself repeatedly watching these snails. These little creatures moved much faster than I had anticipated, climbing the walls, plant, and each other as well as moving around like little vacuums over the gravel. Unexpectedly, the largest snail could be found at the surface pulling water through himself in order to suck fish food pellets into his mouth. To my further surprise, I noticed one of the smallest snails floating in the water one day. The snail had just the right amount of air in its shell so that it was submerged, but floating. Regularly, the snails would drop back to the bottom of the tank by disconnecting themselves from the glass that they had climbed to the top. Twice, I witnessed snails that had accidentally landed on their backs turning themselves right side up. It may seem strange, but watching these snails reminded me of wonder. I cannot speak for you, but I know that wonder is something I have a tendency to forget in the busyness and stress of life. But, there are so many reasons to remember wonder as we go through life. Even an animal as small and simple as a snail is incred-
ibly intricate and, in the case of these snails, rather lively. It seems to be so easy to overlook the beauty of the world. This may be due to sufferings, but perhaps more often to daily familiarity with life and our surroundings. For a class this week, I watched a John Cage’s recording of “4’33”.” For those unfamiliar with this piece, it is a musical composition in three parts and consists of silence. The orchestra sits silently for the duration of the performance and the audience does the same. Within this performance it is possible to hear many small sounds that would normally not be noticed during a concert, such as a cough or the sound of someone shifting positions. This performance, perhaps more than the snails, was a surprise of wonder. Just as I had watched the snails more intently than the beautiful betta, I found that I listened to the silent performance much more intently than I had listened to the musical performance of the high school concert I attended several days prior. I appreciated the beauty of the betta and admired him, but was drawn to the new fascination of the snails. I also appreciated the music of the live concert I attended and enjoyed it, but found myself drawn more deeply into the silence of “4’33’’.” In both cases, I was reminded of wonder through the fascination of the unexpected. However, being reminded of wonder in this way helps me, in turn, to see the rest of the world again with renewed senses. I hope that you may also remember wonder no matter how stressful the semester may become. After all, life is awe-inspiring when we allow ourselves to see like children.
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TOURNAMENT TIME Women’s basketball to seek home season record in first round of WNIT in Stroh Center By Michele Wysocki Assistant Sports Editor
Back to the Stroh we go. The women’s basketball team will be making another appearance in the Stroh Center, not in the NCAA tournament, but for the first round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament. The Falcons found out late Monday night, after BG got the announcement that they would be hosting Baylor vs. UC Santa Barbara and Ohio St. vs. Florida in the Stroh, that their season had not yet come to an end. Thursday the Falcons will host Virginia Commonwealth University to begin their postseason play. Head coach Curt Miller was grateful they would be able to have a home game, despite playing host to the NCAA tournament. “We’ve had our fingers crossed
since our loss in Cleveland we would get a home game on Thursday and have an opportunity to play in front of our home crowd,” Miller said. BG earned an automatic berth into the WNIT by winning the MidAmerican Conference season title. VCU is 17-14 overall and is making its fifth straight postseason appearance. This past year VCU ended its run early in the WNIT with a loss to St. Joseph in the first round. Despite both teams’ familiarity with the WNIT, this is the first meeting between BG and VCU. Senior Jessica Slagle said the Falcons aren’t certain about their opponent’s offense, but she feels they have an understanding when it comes to their defense and what they do. “I think we are really going to learn as we go, coaches and players as a whole,” she said. Slagle, the only uniformed senior,
said it was especially hard for her to lose so early in the MAC tournament. “Personally, being a senior, it’s always going to sting,” Slagle said. “Feeling like we worked all year and being disappointed like that, I think it stung everyone.” After having the weekend off, the team was back to practice on Monday in preparation for the WNIT. Slagle was excited to reach postseason play for the eighth year in a row, and she wants to enjoy the rest of her time on the team, leaving the “right way,” she said. “No one wants to leave on a loss and you better believe were going to try like heck to take this as far as we can,” Slagle said. She has taken a step back and tried to remember that any game could be her last — last shot, last
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Men’s basketball to face Oakland in postseason play By The BG News Sports Staff
For the first time in three years, the BG men’s basketball team will be playing in a postseason tournament. The Falcons will take on Oakland on Wednesday night in Rochester, Mich., as part of the Collegeinsider.com Tournament, a 32-team field that is filled out following selections of teams to the NCAA Tournament and the men’s National Invitational Tournament. There are no seeds in the CIT field. Rather, teams are re-paired following each round based on geographic proximity. The Falcons are one of four Mid-American Conference teams in the field — Toledo, Buffalo and Kent State are the other three. “We’re excited about it, thankful [to play another game],” said BG coach Louis Orr. “The postseason is an opportunity to play and com-
pete for championships, and it’s a fun time. “It’s always a goal [to get into postseason tournaments]. We knew it was a possibility, and the CIT has taken schools out of our conference before, so we were hopeful. We kept practicing in preparation.” At 16-15, the Falcons have exceeded their win totals from the previous two seasons, and their nine conference wins are the most since the 2008-09 season. BG will look to end a dubious streak against Oakland (17-15). The Falcons have not won a postseason tournament game since 1975, when they defeated Tennessee 67-58 in the National Commissioner’s Invitational. The Falcons are 3-3 all-time
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Freshman forward battles through injuries to shine By Matt Nye Reporter
Freshman forward Dan DeSalvo came into his first season with the BG hockey team with high hopes of getting playing time and chipping in some offense for his team. Knowing the team had nine freshmen on it, he also knew he would get his opportunities to shine for the Falcons. During the regular season DeSalvo chipped in here and there with goals and assists, but more importantly, he battled through his injuries and kept playing hard. Coach Chris Bergeron said DeSalvo is a pure hockey player who makes hockey plays. “He has always been a guy that scores big goals in big games,” Bergeron said. “It isn’t a surprise he is contributing for us at a high level. He has been looked upon to create offense for a long time.” DeSalvo scored four goals on the regular season, with his first career goal coming in his second collegiate game against
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UConn. He also recorded eight assists on the season, for a total of 12 points in his first season with the Falcons. Battling injuries throughout the season, DeSalvo missed nine games, including sitting out five straight games before the playoffs began. During that time he got healthy and rested up for the best scoring run in the history of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association playoffs. “It’s a great feeling,” DeSalvo said. “I just have to stay humble and not get big-headed. We need to keep our focus because we aren’t done yet.” DeSalvo already has the record for goals scored in the CCHA playoffs in one season with 10. He has scored 10 goals in six playoffs game so far this season and he will be playing in at least two more games this weekend. What makes DeSalvo’s — and the Falcons’ — scoring run remarkable are the scoring woes they endured the whole season.
In the first playoff series, the Falcons produced 11 goals in the three games played. DeSalvo started his run in this series with five goals and one assist. He had one more goal in those three games than he recorded all regular season. The most recent series against No. 2 Ferris State started slow for DeSalvo, but he wasn’t going to be denied. After being kept off the score sheet in game one, he mustered up five more goals and two assists in the next two games. In game three, he scored three goals in a row, including the game-winning goal in overtime to send the Falcons to the semifinals at Joe Louis Arena. “I feel like I’ve been playing with a lot more confidence lately,” DeSalvo said. “We have to play in the offensive zone as much as possible to be able to do what we were brought here to do. NATAHAN ELEKONICH | THE BG NEWS I try to do my part to make our DAN DeSALVO, BG forward, fights a defender off his back while trying to regain possession of the puck. team successful.”
BG to host first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament The Stroh Center will be home to multiple nationally ranked teams come Sunday. BG is set to host the first and second rounds of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. Baylor will face UC Santa Barbara on Sunday at 12:15 p.m. and Ohio Sate will play Florida on Mar. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Stroh Center.
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T.J. Losby had three hits and drove in two runs and Jason Link threw three hitless innings of relief to lead the BG baseball team to a 3-2 victory against Dayton in its home opener Tuesday afternoon. With sunny skies and gusty winds blowing out to straight-away center field, the Falcons played one of their strongest games of the season, allowing only two runs on eight hits and manufacturing three runs off 10 hits. Perhaps most importantly, the team only committed one error. “That’s probably the first time we’ve had all three phases — pitching, defense and hitting — and we did it very well,” said coach Danny Schmitz. “Defensively we played well; I saw some nice plays out there and offen-
WOMEN’S From Page 6 time on the floor. “I think if you approach it like that I think it becomes so much more enjoyable,” Slagle said. Although she will graduate from BG this year, she has the chance to become part of history. A win against VCU not only means another game in the tournament, but it will be the
sively we executed enough to scratch across three runs.” Patrick Martin started the game for BG and pitched exceptionally for the better part of his outing. On a strict pitch count, he threw four innings, allowing one run on five hits and two walks, recording four strikeouts. He struggled towards the end of his outing, however, loading the bases in the fourth inning and allowing two singles in the fifth without recording an out. Jason Link relieved him and walked a batter to load the bases, but BG got out of both bases loaded situations without allowing a run. “I thought the fourth was key for [Patrick],” Schmitz said. “He was on a pitch count so we knew things would get tight for him in the fifth. Then Jason came in and got a huge line-drive double play to help get out of the fifth.”
Early in the game, mistakes cost the Falcons a chance at potential runs. In each of the first two innings, BG had base runners thrown out trying to extend plays. Jeremy Shay was thrown out in the fifth trying to extend a double into a triple and Logan Walker was thrown out trying to stretch a single into a double in the second. Dayton scored both of its runs on home runs, the first by A.J. Ryan in the second inning and the second by Zach Stewart in the ninth. BG tied the game on a double by Jesse Rait in the third inning and went ahead for good on a sacrifice fly by Losby, who entered the game in the sixth inning batting 367. “I thought I played well, but I had a lot of guys around me,” Losby said. “The pitcher played great and our defense was outstanding.” Losby’s RBI single in the eighth inning provided the
best home season record in BG women’s basketball history. “This is not the best team that Bowling Green has ever had, but they have the chance to be in the record books as the best home team ever,” Miller said. The Falcons tied last year’s home record of 14-1 with their final regular season game in the Stroh Center against Miami University. Winning against VCU would make the Falcons’ home record 15-1, and Miller said that would be a great way
to start in the Stroh Center. “We’re definitely going in it to win it — don’t believe any differently,” Slagle said.
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Thomas also recently moved into the top 10 in school history in career rebounds. He is one of four players in MAC history to be in the top10 in school history in career rebounds and career assists. Center Cam Black also has had a strong year, mostly on the defensive end. His 47 blocks are the fourth most in a single season in BG history. Forward A’uston Calhoun built off a strong sophomore campaign to have a solid season, culminating with a second-team All-MAC selection. He leads BG with 13.5 points per game and is second on the team with 5.8 rebounds per game. Oakland coach Greg Kampe is familiar with the Falcons, having graduating from BGSU in 1978. While enrolled, he was a first-team Academic AllMAC selection in both football and basketball. Wednesday’s game will tipoff at 7 p.m.
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5BR, 5 person house, all amenities, close to campus, $1150/mo. Avail Aug 2012 - year lease. Call 354-2731 or 352-1584.
Lrg 5BR/ 5 person house w/ 2 kitch, 2 baths, deck, carport & W/D hook-up. Call 419-308-1191.
Domino s Pizza now hiring shift runner, exp pref. Apply in person at 425 E. Wooster St, BG.
Goodwill Industries of NW Ohio has an immediate opening for a Store Manager for our BG retail location. This is a FT position offering a competitive wage and full benefits package . Please send cover letter and resume stating salary requirements to: 626 N. Huron, Toledo, OH 43604, ATTN: Chris Recker or email to: crecker@goodwillnwohio.org
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Hiring wait staff and kitchen help, must be able to work in summer. Apply in person at: 580 Craig Dr, Perrysburg. Call 419-874-7079 for directions.
PLAY SPORTS! HAVE FUN! SAVE MONEY! Maine camp needs fun loving counselors to teach all land, adventure, & water sports. Call 888-844-8080 or apply at: campcedar.com
SUMMER OF YOUR LIFE! CAMP WAYNE FOR GIRLS Children s sleep-away camp, Northeast Pennsylvania. 6/16-8/12/12.. If you love children and want a caring, fun environment, we need Counselors for: Tennis, Swimming, Golf, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Drama, High/Low Ropes, Team Sports, Waterskiing, Sailing, Painting/Drawing, Ceramics, Silkscreen, Printmaking, Batik, Jewelry, Calligraphy, Photography, Sculpture, Guitar, Aerobics, Video. Other: Administrative, CDL Driver, Nurses (RN s & nursing students), Bookkeeper, Nanny. Interviews on BGSU Campus on March 20th. Select The Camp That Selects The Best Staff! Call 215-944-3069 or apply at: www.campwaynegirls.com
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248 N. Main | 419-354-1559
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16 beds, 2 booths • Mystic Tan No appointment needed
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SUMMER Work For STUDENTS! Want people willing to learn to work on wood floors including gym floors. Starts when school is out for summer to middle of Aug. Work consists of operating equipment, including floor buffers and floor sanding machines. Also measuring, laying out & painting game lines, art work & applying gym floor finish. We thoroughly train you in all phases of work. Job pays $8/hr w/ approx 40-50 hrs per week, flex. hours. Must be punctual, reliable and willing to accept responsibility. Contact Joe Koch at 419-340-6270 or fax resume to 419-841-3910. Waitresses/bartenders needed at Doc s Restaurant. Apply in person at 18625 Main St, Tontogany,OH. 419-823-4081
For Rent **houses & apts almost full 12-13, 321 E. Merry, 5/6 BR, 6 allowed. Also very close apts, rms & effic. cartyrentals.com / 419-353-0325
1 & 2BR apts, close to campus, ideal for grad students. Call Gary at 419-352-5414. 1BR apts, near campus, Avail Fall 2012, $475/mo, utils incl Call 419-352-5882. 2 & 3 BR apts & townhouses, Scott Hamilton, 4th & 5th Sts. Leases for May & August, SUMMER LEASES AVAILABLE! 419-409-1110 or 419-352-4456. www.rutterdudleyrentals.com 20112-13 S.Y. Leases: 3BR house, W/D, central air, dishwasher, $700/mo. Avail May 15, 2012. 2 upper apts in house w/ shared bath, $275/mo & $350/mo. Call 419-601-3225 for more info!
993 S. Main | 419-353-8826 5 beds, 2 booths • appt. available
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Must see! 4BR, 2 bth apt / 3BR, 1 bth apt,newer carpet, small pets ok. Call 216-337-6010.
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HIGHLAND MANAGEMENT Now leasing for 2012-2013 s.y. 1 & 2 BR apts, $375-$650/mo. Call 419-3546036 for more info! Houses & Apartments 12 month leases only S. Smith Contracting LLC. 419-352-8917 - 532 Manville Ave Office open 11-3, M-F. www.BGApartments.com HOUSES close to campus! Price reduced! May 12/13, 811 Third St, large 4BR,4-5 people, $1200/mo,call 419-352-6064. www.froboserentals.com
Bartending, up to $300/day. No exp. needed, training crse. avail, call 800-965-6520 x174. Something different every night at Grumpy Dave's Pub! Mondays - play EUCHRE Tuesday-Professional Comedians Wednesdays - Hump Day Revue Thursdays - Open Mic Fridays - Happy Hours 4-9pm Bands at 10pm Saturdays - KARAOKE all night! www.grumpydavespub.com
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3 BR house for rent, includes W/D, very close to campus, avail now! Call 419-731-3800. 3 BR house w/ bonus room, avail June! $1200/mo + utils. Call 419-654-5716.
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3 BR house,unfurn,139 S College $900/mo, inclds. gas, dep. req. Avail. 8/15/12, year lease. Call 419-601-3108.
3BR apt, near campus/downtown. Avail Fall, $800/mo, utils. incl. Call 419-352-5882.
4BR houses, 2 car garage, W/D, AC, 1yr lease, avail May or Aug, $1200/mo. 949 Scott Hamilton,138 Williams Call or text 419-654-9512.
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Effic. apt, half block from BGSU, $300/mo includes electric & gas. Dep. req, avail Aug 15, yr lease. Call 419-601-3108.
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