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Undecided major common for freshmen
Interests, general education classes affect area of study By Alissa Widman Senior Reporter
Freshman Ben Zauski plans to make a living someday by using statistical analysis to forecast the future. So when analyzing this year’s incoming class, the statistics major isn’t surprised he is an outlier in the data set. “Very few people go into mathoriented fields,” Zauski said. “It’s not one of those majors you can switch into easily.” Zauski is one of three statistics majors out of nearly 4,000 freshmen who started attending the University this fall. He’s got a knack for numbers and hopes to apply it to actuarial science, assessing risk in insurance and finance industries. “It’s an area that’s projected to see a lot of job growth,” Zauski said. “It definitely takes a numbers person and since that’s what attracted me to it, I’m sticking with it. I’m very happy with it.” The University offers freshmen more than 200 majors to choose from when they send in their applications. But like statistics, dozens of majors claim only a few freshmen each fall, said Gary Swegan,
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Survey points to positive social effects from binge drinking in college environment By Alicia Wodarski Reporter
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Student remembered for sense of humor, dedication to family, passion for teaching
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MEN’S CHORUS member Anthony Meluch dashes out of the hot tub to chase a rubber duck across the Union Oval. Every fall the Men’s Chorus hosts the Hot-Tub-a-Thon fundraiser where members of the Chorus take turns sitting in a hot tub located outdoors for 50 straight hours.
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Junior Roderick Bartlett always saw himself as a role model and a leader, leading to his desire to be a middle school teacher. It began when he grew up in Detroit, Mich., watching his younger sister, and continued when he began working at a daycare before he came to the University. “He was very excited about that,” Lucretia Bartlett, his mother, said. “He’s always been loving kids.” Bartlett, 21, died in his Falcon Heights room Oct. 15 after suffering an asthma attack sometime during the weekend. A middle childhood education major, he was always someone kids could look up to. “As far as him being a teacher, I always saw that in him because he loved teaching kids and had a lot of patience with them,” Lucretia said. Senior Rachel Woods was Bartlett’s best friend. Woods said they spent time together almost every day. “He was literally like a brother to me,” she said.
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They met during her freshman year through a mutual friend and began bonding, despite being opposites, Woods said. What did bond them, however, was their senses of humor. “We both crack a lot of jokes,” Woods said. “We’d spend every day pretty much hanging out, watching reality TV shows and making fun of them.” Woods said she will always remember Bartlett’s distinctive laugh. “It was big, it was loud, his teeth and everything, and he’d clap too,” she said. Woods said Bartlett was always there to listen to her when she needed an open ear. “He was kind of my advice person,” she said. “He was one of the few people I could open
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up to and get close to.” Bartlett was like that to everyone, she said. Lucretia said her son was always a people person. “He loved people, he loved helping people, he loved youth,” she said. “When he asked you how you were doing, he really wanted to know how you were doing.” Bartlett likely would have taught either social studies or English, Lucretia said. Roderick, who began developing more appreciation for writing once starting college, was always articulate, she said. “He always loved to correct people when they were speaking, you know, as a joke,” Lucretia said. “I’d just roll my eyes at him like: ‘whatever.’” Timothy Murnen, associate professor of English and Education in the School of Teaching and Learning, met Bartlett this semester when he became a student in Murnen’s teaching for middle grades class. “I was just getting to know him,”
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Murnen said. “He was kind of a quiet student, kind of a responsible student.” Even though he only knew Bartlett for a short time, Murnen could see he was passionate about teaching. “It’s just sad to see that happen to someone who was going to make an impact,” he said. “He showed great potential to be a really good teacher.” During class presentations, in which students actually gave lectures, Bartlett was always able to make the learning fun, Murnen said. “I can see that he was somebody who could make it meaningful for kids,” he said. Murnen attended the visiting hours in the funeral home the night before the funeral to pay his respects to the Bartlett family. “I just wanted to be supportive,” he said. “It was just part of my culture that, when you know someone who’s died, you go to the service.”
The first year of college was rough for Bartlett, Lucretia said, but he managed to turn it around. Bartlett put much effort into his studies during his time at the University, finally managing to meet his goal of making the Dean’s List this past semester. “He worked his tail off to meet that goal and he made it,” she said. “He was always a good kid when it came down to stuff like that.” Bartlett also displayed enthusiasm about the University by becoming a tour guide. “He had a good spirit for BGSU,” Lucretia said. “I heard he was the best tour guide.” When searching colleges in high school, Bartlett didn’t ever have anything else in mind but the University. “From the very beginning BGSU was the only school he had a heart to go to,” she said. “When we went to BGSU he was won over from the beginning.” Faith was also an important aspect in Bartett’s life. He was part of the choir and an usher
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at his local Baptist church. “When he’d come home, he’d make sure he’d go to church,” Lucretia said. “His faith was very important to him.” Bartlett always remained close with his family, professing a love for everyone from his sister to his grandfather, Lucretia said. “He was really the one in our family who always wanted to have family gatherings,” she said. There are certain qualities about Bartlett that Lucretia said she w ill always remember. “Just his smile, his genuine heart,” she said. “Those things will always remain inside me.” When Woods first found out about his death, she said she had a hard time believing it, but the funeral and vigil were a good way to come together with others in Bartlett’s life. “It was kind of like a final thing I could say goodbye, but to me it still doesn’t feel like he’s gone,” she said. “In my head I just say he’s on vacation.”
MAJORS From Page 1 assistant vice president for enrollment management and director of admissions. Ma ny factors determine a major’s popularity — not necessarily just employment opportunit ies a nd sa la ries, Swegan said. “Majors at the top of the list are usually things students are commonly exposed to and know something about,” he said. “It could be what your parents do, something you see in the media or something you’ve encountered in your life.” Junior Tyler Pendleton, a psychology major, said Swegan’s theory is spot-on. Pendleton — one of 135 freshmen who declared a psycholog y major in 2010 — hopes to someday work as a clinical psychologist and treat mental disorders. He began studying psychology for two reasons: he used a psychologist to
treat a sleep disorder during childhood and he saw the field portrayed on the popular television show “Criminal Minds.” “I think if you can relate to a major, that makes it appealing and popular — if it resonates with you,” Pendleton said. “It’s not uncommon for psychology majors to have had positive personal experiences with the practice.” In addition to psychology, other common majors for freshmen in the past three years include early childhood education, pre-nursing, sport management and biology. But the major most freshmen pick might actually be the most unpopular choice for those paying their tuition. “Undecided is always No. 1 and that’s pretty standard nationwide,” Swegan said. “More students than not also end up changing their major at least once before they graduate. That’s across the board as well.” Uncommon majors for freshmen include ethnic
studies, dance, microbiology, theatre and foreign languages. But narrowing down the list of least popular majors is difficult, since so many majors enroll only a handful of students, Swegan said. “Once you get further down the list, you start to see a precipitous drop because these things aren’t as familiar to a typical 17or 18-year old,” he said. Although some people might conclude unpopular majors should be eliminated, such assumptions are hasty, Swegan said. Many classes for majors with low subscribers, such as economics or women’s studies, fulfill general education requirements for all University students. “It’s a lot more complicated than concluding, ‘this major has few students, let’s get rid of it,’” Swegan said. “Faculty for these majors service the entire campus. Often these majors are also discovered later on after students are exposed to these courses.”
Top 10 majors declared by freshmen from 2010-2012
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401
414
1068
Early Childhood Education
137
167
175
479
Pre-Nursing
137
143
160
440
Psychology
135
134
132
401
Sport Management
127
117
99
343
Biology
129
134
53
316
Criminal Justice
113
118
74
305
Business
59
83
137
279
Accounting
91
82
80
253
Health Science/Pre-Physical Therapy
87
72
80
239
DRINKING From Page 1 However, a correlation between binge drinking and social satisfaction does not necessarily mean that drinking is the cause of greater social happiness. Gary Lee, the chair of the sociology department at the University, thinks there might be an underlying cause that could account for both propensity to drink and greater social fulfillment. “Binge drinking among college kids is something that is typically done in groups. Those kids have groups. They were doing this with other people.
The folks who don’t binge drink certainly also may be members of groups, but maybe not,” Lee said. “I would speculate that it’s not the drinking per se, it’s the social integration that tends to go along with it.” Some University students agree alcohol is not necessarily satisfying in itself, but is attractive because of its social benefits. “I wouldn’t say I’m happier [when I binge drink]. It completes the weekend, though. It’s kind of awkward when you’re not drinking at a party,” said Jackson Coolahan, a sophomore who binge drinks, Emily Fisher, a freshman student who does not drink, agrees with Coolahan that
the need to fit in to a social group pressures students to binge drink. “It’s kind of cliché, but just the whole, ‘everybody else is doing’ [is what motivates students to abuse alcohol]. I know people who binge drink because they got convinced into doing it,” Fisher said. Hsu intends for the study to help universities find ways to reduce social pressure to drink. “Our goal is to get the best information to the administrators and deans and other people who are working hard to reduce binge drinking behavior on campuses. We hope they find this [information] useful,” according to an email from Hsu.
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Obama wins big among women, young voters Compiled by Tyler Buchanan In Focus Editor
President Barack Obama won re-election Tuesday night against Republican nominee Mitt Romney. With Florida decided on Thursday in favor of Obama, the president led the final electoral college votes 332 to Romney’s 206. Though it was considered a “landslide” electorally as the winner needs only 270, Obama won the popular vote as well. As of Thursday night, the latest count finds Obama at 60.9 million total votes and Romney with 58 million, according to cnn.com. Here’s five reasons Obama won, judging by exit polling data of Tuesday’s voters by CNN and Fox News: 1. Changing Demographic— America’s voting demographics are shifting, according to 2012 election exit polls. African-Americans accounted for 13 percent of votes cast in 2012 compared to just nine percent in 2008. Similarly, Latinos were 10 percent of the vote in 2012 compared to nine percent four years ago, according to CNN. The result? Obama won 93 percent of the African-American vote and 71 percent of Latino votes in 2012. 2. Gender Gap— For the second straight presidential election, Obama and Democrats dominated the women vote. Women are 53 percent of total voters according to both CNN and Fox News exit polls. The result? Obama lost to Romney among male voters, but more than made up for it with a 55 to 44 percent lead among women. 3. Swing states— Prior to Tuesday’s election, CNN listed eight possible battleground states which would “swing” the election: Ohio, Nev., Colo., Fla., Iowa, Wis., N.H. and Va. Obama won every single one of these states. The result? Those states accounted for 95 electoral votes. 4. Social media presence— Before making his victory speech Tuesday night, Obama thanked supporters via e-mail and Twitter. Obama’s campaign made his online presence a key focus this election, interacting with voters and drawing support. The result? Obama — 33 million Facebook likes, 23 million Twitter followers. Romney — 12 million Facebook likes, 1.8 million Twitter followers. 5. Young voters— CNN and Fox News found that voters aged 18-29 accounted for nearly a fifth of the total vote. Obama’s campaign targeted college voters extensively. In Ohio alone this year, Obama and vice presidential candidate Joe Biden visited Bowling Green, University of Toledo, University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University, Kent State University and others. The result? Obama won the 18 to 29 age vote handedly, 60 to 37 percent against Romney.
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Students will have the opportunity to see comedy with a twist of social activism Sunday. Women in Comedy, hosted by Theta Alpha Phi, a theatre fraternity, will include standup, improv, musical numbers and monologues by female students at the University. Kristen Blazsik, director and artistic director of the event, wanted to host the event to show that women can be funny too. “Women are usually not the jokers, they’re the joke,” Blazsik said. She felt very strongly about the statement and asked her friends if they wanted to do something about it with her. “I had this idea and I was kind of talking to people about why there are no women in stand up,” she said. Her friend Duffee responded, suggesting they do a comedy event. Blazsik, a film major, wanted to host the event for a few reasons. “It’s to highlight women’s struggle to find their voice in the world of comedy and this industry,” she said. “It’s hard to break in in a male industry.” Women aren’t usually represented as funny, Blazsik said. “If they are funny, then they’re funny in the way men cast them in a role,” she said. “As the whiny girlfriend or the overbearing wife.” The way these stories are portrayed reflects how we treat people, she said. “I’ve heard that it’s so hard to find funny wom en,” Blazsik said. “Not to me, it’s hard to find women who know they’re funny and have confidence.”
The scenes and sketches aren’t directly addressing stereotypes and social norms; it’s portraying women as comedians. The event will show, instead of tell. However, the introduction to the event will frame the significance of it, said Melinda Lewis, Ph.D. candidate in American Culture Studies, who is giving the introduction. “I’m essentially going to explain what is happening today in terms of the debate over gender in comedy,” Lewis said. The event is raising money for the Saafe Center in Bowling Green, which provides crisis intervention, emotional support, support groups and information for sexual assault victims, according to its website. Bailey Oswald, assistant director of the event, said she is really happy it is raising money for the Saafe Center. “It’s great because not only are you able to show off people who are largely not seen in a field such as comedy, you’re also raising money for a fantastic cause,” Oswald said. It will also feature art work from the Saafe Center, Blazsik said. The art was created by sexual assault survivors and it illustrates what it felt like to be assaulted, she said. The event will take place in the Eva Marie Saint Theatre at 7 p.m. Sunday Nov. 11. Attendees don’t have to buy a ticket, but donations at the door are recommended. “It’s a great way to learn about the marginalization of women, especially in comedy,” Oswald said. “It’s going to be a really fun event.”
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editor you’ll ever get, I guarantee it. The article ‘Furries, people who dress up as animals, wish to garner smiles, raise money’ was a wellwritten article, but it has one glaring error. Right in the headline, in fact. The whole “people who
this is a common fallacy. I just feel the need to straighten this up. The whole “fursuiting” thing is a subset of furry fandom. See, we’re fans of anthropomorphic animals, which can probably be just as easily described as cartoon animals except we really like Richard
can best be described as the furry fandom’s equivalent of an anime fan cosplaying (costume playing) or a Trekkie dressing up in a Starfleet uniform. Those guys are living out their fantasies by dressing up and pretending to be the characters they want to be.
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2” than actually put forth the effort to wear a costume, this average furry included. So, anyway, thanks for letting me straighten that up! P.S. It really was otherwise a nice article.
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What did you think of the election outcome?
Sunny days promote bright attitudes “I knew [Gary Johnson] wouldn’t win realbutdose of vitamin D. Everybody was literally in I enjoy the TARA KELLER a sunny mood. COLUMNIST election because its AmericanMy friends and I took tradition.” full advantage of mother
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work in tow. We weren’t the only ones. The basketball courts were filled with friendly competitors, people played ultimate Frisbee like they were at the Olympics and
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BEN SCHROCK PATRICK GALLAGHER KATIE suffering from depression as TEGGART nature’s leniency and increased for the better Senior, Sophomore, to use the sun as a tempoonto the Wolfe the temperature climbed This week Bowling Green trekked up Sophomore, rary picker-upper. in the same direction?Exercise Science and homeproved Supply Chain Management Financethat nice weather Center, blanket brings out the nice in all of us. The 70 degree weather transformed the hibernating campus into a wonderland of life and students enjoying their first
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“It was great because Obama was re-elected and can do good for the country.”
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Compulsory Administration needs to work on cooperation service could eliminate apathy Homophobia is still alive in this country PAUL MCKENZIE
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As election season heats Thethe election is over. upThe likenever-ending, this unseasonable annoyweather, wefrustrating Americans elecare ing, tiring, being fed a double helping of tion is over. social issues. I am sure that many in I wrote this community past week the University about one of these issues: are completely elated by abortion. this fact. If many of you are I opined this isyou notare a not jubilant,that at least
relieved. I am not one of these people, though. Yes, elections in modern day America are never-ending. Yes, they can try even the most patient among us. Despite these facts, elecPHIL tions and, more importantly, SCHURRER politics will always be an FACULTY obsession for me.COLUMNIST Through the years, many have asked why I have such an ardent interest in what many find In February, the U.S.I House trivial or worthless. cannot Oversight and Government relate to these people. Reform held How doCommittee they not realize athat hearing entitled “Lines politics color everything crossed: of in our life? Separation How do they not Church and State. Has the understand that politics is Obama Administration important every day, not just Trampled on Election Day? Freedom of Religion and of I believe it isFreedom because we Conscience?” have it fairly easy in the Ten States. speakers testified, United divided equally into I am not going to givetwo you panels. the trite line about America The the morning panel was being “greatest nation on composed of clergy discussEarth.” I believe that a myriad of problems persist in our nation, problems too many either turn a blind eye to or SSA WIDMAN, MANAGING EDITOR are ignorant of. We are lucky X FILBY, EDITOR weNEWS live in a nation where we WEB EDITOR URENcan POFF, afford to be oblivious of DESIGN EDITOR TIE DOLCIATO, others’ problems. Despite these comforts we PHOTO EDITOR RON MACK, enjoy, I implore readers to SPORTS EDITOR AN SATKOWIAK, realize that, while we have ZANNA ANDERSON, COPY CHIEF solved many problems in EPHANthe REED, FORUM EDITOR United States, we need to PULSE NAE KING, address soEDITOR many more. IN FOCUS BBY WADDLE, Politics is theEDITOR way these problems are solved. EX ALUSHEFF, SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Politics created our University more than 100 years ago. Politics created Pell Grants and student loans. Politics determine whether or not so many of the young people on campus are here and not in Afghanistan. Politics have given our professors the right to unionize. When contemplating almost anything in our lives, politics will be behind it. That is why I love the political process and all it involves. Politics is life. As far as us having it easy,
real do. issuePolitics that thehas electorate we made it should be concerned with. easy for us. Today, I want to start a It created public educaconversation about homotion, minimum wage and sexuality. it defends us from enemies I want to want start to a real who would takeconthese versation, not the liberties away. Manydemaamong goguery of Rick Santorum us never take the time to conorsider Jim De Mint but a real talk how much politics has about givenwhat us. I feel should be a non-issue. I am asking you today to I am There, I said do juststraight. that. Take time away it.from Feel better now? I do not. seeing politics as a I doand notsee because what chore it as dynamic. gender I am sexually attractAs I have grown into ed to is age, nobody’s middle I havebusiness come to believe that one law could break us out of our collective apathy toward politics. This law would require sacrificing the easy life we have now. This law would make poliing need for for an exempticsthe vital again all of us. tion from the contraceptive The law I am talking of is mandate. compulsory national service. The second If we all panel, were consistmade to ing of senior officials serve for two to threerepreyears, senting institutions affected Americans would be forced by in to the paymandate, attention testified to the politithe afternoon. cal process. Some spectators walked I believe those who could out in protest in the serve in the ArmedmornForces ing, allegedly could do so for because two yearsno and women were testifying. those who cannot serve (like However, two myself) or there refusewere to serve, women on the second panel: would have to put in three Dr. Allison Dabsbe Garrett years. This could done in a ofmultitude Oklahoma of ways.Christian University, andfor military Laura I was too fat Champion, M.D., of Calvin service when I was 18 years College old, butHealth I wasServices. not too fat to On the day of the hearing, work in a homeless shelter. Sandra Fluke,everyone a Georgetown Of course, serving Law student, was nominated would be paid and the big payoff would be a free college education after one’s service obligation was completed. The amount of good this compulsory would LETTERS TO service THE EDITOR are do generallybe to immeasurable. be fewer than 300 words. would These are usuallybelieve in responsethat to a curI honestly one rent issue on the University’ s campus or of the greatest benefits of this the Bowling Green area. would be a renewal in our political awareness. GUEST COLUMNS are generally lonOur citizenry would once ger pieces between 400 and 700 words. again see politics is what has These are usually also in response to a molded America into what current issue on the University’ s campusit isorand what it willarea. mold into the Bowling Green Two it submisinsions theper future. We would start month maximum. to care about this nation and its actions, words and deeds. In a word, we would once again be invested. If compulsory service is what would shake America from its political torpor, then let us do it. Our nation demands us to pay attention to politics more than once every four years. It requires us to become involved, to stake a claim and to participate.
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Fourteen years ago, thenPresident Sidney Ribeau JAMES started a push to raise faculty PFUNDSTEIN salaries to the 70th percentile FACULTY COLUMNIST among peer institutions. Today, after long neglect and indifference from followthe street in hissalaries butMore mine.than two years ago, after Down ing administrations, hometown of rank Norwalk, I long also believe it is not a stretches of contempt for faculty lower than Ohio lived Judy choice either. Some on the and mismanagement by the ever before. (not her real name). Judy had a step- at the Right will calladministration, me a sinner the University Assistant professors fatherUniversity, named Bob (again, for University saying this.faculty Some voted in theoverfor instance, are real whopercentile was LBGT community do not feel not his whelmingly to unionize. paid at name) the fourth of maybe 30 years old and wasis not a whether or not it is a choice This was not a new idea at peer institutions. That a good-looking guy. is relevant. believe they areseverthe time;I there had been misprint: Fourth. When puberty hit Paul, he future right, but I still do not believe al previous attempts to unionRibeau’s vision of the fell in love. Did he lie in bed it isize a choice. the faculty. has become the Cartwright/ one summer nightinto andthe conI know this my heart But in theincarefree days of Mazey crawl past. template who he was sexubecause of two people: Paul the late 20th century, there was But things are tough everyally attracted to? andaKathleen. general feeling of respect and where, right? Incooperation the spring between of 1983, faculty a Students are paying highSee PAUL | Page 5 young named Paul hit andboy administration. er tuition than ever and you puberty. There were disagreements, might think that means the naturally, but, in general, we University is in a tough place felt we could work together. financially. That was then. Any reasonable person Nowadays, matters are very might think so, but that readifferent. Again and again, year sonable person would be after year, in the Cartwright wrong. The University’s net as aadministration Democratic witness and theon Mazey Treatment assets arenormally closing inconon half a sists of prescription birth the administration first panel. (meet the new billion dollars. controlThat’s medication. Her a b. The Republican boss, same as the old boss), the “billion” with prescription to treat PCOS Committee chair declined faculty have been treated with Where is all that money going? covered by that to seat her, stating that she was supposedly indifference. It’s an excellent question Georgetown student insur“lacked expertise in quesMoney is a part of that, of somebody needs to answer. tions of religious freedoms ance. It may be slated for admincourse. Fluke complained about under federal law,” and because she was not a mem- insurance representatives and university medical staff ber of the clergy. The Democrats invit- “interrogating” students ed Fluke to testify before about their PCOS prescriptheir Steering and Policy tions. Evidently, weretosusCommittee, chaired by and notthere attempt legislate that the studentsfor its Nancy Pelosi, a week after picions “a healthy lifestyle” wanted birthand control pills the first hearing. students faculty. CHANCE STOODTfor contraceptive purposIn her testimony, Fluke And although a smoker’s COLUMNIST for treatingto this told of a friend diagnosed es, rather healththan is imperative with polycystic ovarian syn- PCOS. debate, it isn’t the manifest drome (PCOS), a condition concern of proponents — secSee PHIL | Page 5 in Before which the cysts grow oncontinues the University ondhand smoke is always at ovaries. the debate on the merits of a the forefront when it comes to
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for the future? Will we continue to be a responsible public institution, benefiting our students and the state of Ohio or will we transform into one of the failed corporate universities, like the University of Phoenix, a parasite on the community and not an asset to it? But the money is part of the problem. And money, unlike vision, can be counted and tracked. Where is all that money going? It’s past time for that question to be asked and answered. The Administration bargaining team is meeting with the faculty again Nov. 15. Supporters of the faculty will meet Nov. 15, from 8-9:15 a.m., on the third floor of the Union, to give a long-overdue pat on the back to the BGSU-FA bargaining team. If you want to know what the University is going to do with all the money it’s collecting, you could do worse than show up and make your voice heard.
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Possible campus tobacco ban misguided
campus-wide smoking ban, an contemplating smoking bans. honest look ought to be given Recent studies suggest that to the reasons and implications outdoor secondhand smoke of such a ban. is no less harmful than indoor With the exception The BGwith the and someone subject line markedwho “Letter is to near a POLICIES: Letters to the Editorofand or “Guest Column.” All subGuest Columns printed as space News’ StaffareEditorial, fewonques-the Editor” smoker outside is no less at risk are near subjectatosmoker review andinside. editthetions Opinion Pagepublicly permits. Additional have been raisedmissions than ing for length and clarity before printing. Letters to the Editor or Guest Columns to combat the initiative. What concerns me, howto may be published online. Name,every year nowThe editor Aside from a cigar ever,may ischange that the theheadlines vast majority submitted columns and letters at his or and phone number should be included and then, I don’t smoke and of these studies only concern her discretion. for verification purposes. Personal even then, it’s off campus. In groups of smokers who lurk attacks, unverified information or anontheory, I suppose I have no rea- outside of restaurants, bars ymous submissions will not be printed. son to dissent on the matter, and other buildings. as it does not directly These studies also usually columns do not necessarily E-MAIL SUBMISSIONS as anaffect me Opinion one waytoor another. assume close proximity reflect the view of The BG News. to the attachment thenews@bgnews.com In other words, a smoke-free smoker and prolonged expocampus would not force me to sure, which may not be a realischange my habits or lifestyle, so tic representation of the college why oppose it? setting. Secondhand smoke is I would venture to guess this certainly a health hazard, but way of thinking is felt by most is the realistic risk enough to other University students as impose such a drastic meawell, which is awfully mistaken. sure? Ohio law already prohibThere are many reasons its smoking within 35 feet of a you shouldn’t smoke; no one building. is going to suggest that not At that range, the risk of allowing students to smoke smoking is virtually nonis going to harm their health. existent. What I would suggest instead In fact, a study conducted by is that the University place Stanford University researchers emphasis on the education suggests at even 6 feet distance pertaining to the health risks from a smoker, the secondhand
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istrative salaries, which have ballooned even as administrator positions have increased in number. It may be going toward “capital improvements,” which is why University and West Halls are in such great shape. No, not really. I laugh so that I may not weep. But, I’ll tell you where the money is probably not going: It’s not going to defray the costs of your education. The University’s faculty is more poorly compensated than any other similar public university in the state. (Only Shawnee State ranks lower and they do not have a graduate school.) And if the Administration has its way, that money will never support the people who actually educate the University’s students. Every compensation proposal they put across the bargaining table is more ridiculous than the one before it, amounting to compensation decreases from the University’s already-abysmal level. There might be more at stake here than money. What is the direction for this University? What’s our vision
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risk diminishes. If we were to abide by current Ohio law, the problem would be a non-issue. “But how do we enforce the current Ohio law?” I’ve heard in response. Well, how do we enforce the new initiative? In short, we don’t; it’s infeasible to have campus police enforce it and there seem to be few alternatives. Because of this, the proponents are relying on you, the student or faculty of the University, to impose their regulations for them. Can’t we do that without the need for formal regulation? I understand that no smoker is walking around measuring 35 feet from any building before lighting up, but we can all tell that someone who props the doors of a residence hall to smoke on the steps or someone who sits outside the Union is blatantly not acting within current law. If the University cannot enforce non-compliance as obvious as that, enforcement of an entire campus’ new regulation is certainly futile. And what of the people who are habitual smokers or even addicts? It seems the proponents of the initiative would have us force them off of campus — even at night, when their safety could be threatened. By no means am I condon-
ing their habits, but it’s a real concern for many and I fear that their circumstances are not being fairly considered. There are also alternative solutions that may serve the same purpose without the need for such an intense measure. For example, the University of Toledo and Cedar Point have implemented smoking hubs to alleviate the litter and proximity problems. This would allow smokers a place to go without imposing a nuisance on other students, who can easily avoid them. Even considering such a measure would prove to the students that the University is willing to compromise in order to best serve everyone’s interests. Unfortunately, it seems that isn’t the path being taken by ‘the powers that be’. All things considered, a complete campus-wide smoking ban is a needlessly drastic step and one that seems like it is being made without much explicit deliberation and inclusive debate. I sincerely hope that more discussion, more research and more transparency are sought before a final decision is made.
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SPORTS
Friday, November 9, 2012
Tennis looks to wrap up fall season strong By Jacob Beverly Reporter
“We have good leaders on our team that I believe will help everyone with this. We need to play every match knowing that we can beat our opponents and that we are better prepared.” Maddy Eccleston | Senior
tournament being the Rocket Invitational on Oct. 12-13. But, the team has been staying prepared and focused on the upcoming invitational. “During the last few weeks, we have been evaluating our games and working on what we need to improve,” Eccleston said. “We have been doing specific and individualized work depending on each person in order to best prepare each player. We have also been playing practice matches to make sure we are still mentally focused for match play.”
The Falcons are excited to be facing opponents they don’t typically see. “I’m looking forward to playing different competition and playing against some big schools,” said junior Nikki Chiricosta. “We play Notre Dame and Marquette, so if we could get some big wins over them, it would be great momentum for the spring.” Through the first three tournaments, all eight members of the team have winning records and the Falcons are a combined 35-16 in singles play and
23-5 in doubles play. Juniors Emily Reuland and Chiricosta lead the way for BG. Reuland has an overall record of 18-2, while Chiricosta is 16-3. Freshman Katie Brozovich has also been impressive in her first year of collegiate competition, posting an overall record of 13-6. Brozovich ranks second on the team in singles wins, having gone 8-3 so far. “We have a strong team this year, so we’re anxious and excited to see how we do,” said Assistant Coach Cindy Yonker. “I think BG has a lot to show this year.” Following the WMU Super Challenge, the Falcons will be idle until their spring slate begins. To open up the spring season, the Falcons will travel to Notre Dame on Friday, January 18, 2013, where they will begin the dual-match portion of their schedule.
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The Falcons are wrapping up their fall season by heading to Kalamazoo, Mich., for the Western Michigan University Super Challenge. The team will be facing its toughest competition of the season in the three-day, nineteam event, beginning Friday at the West Hills Athletic Club. “This is a great opportunity for each individual on the team to play against top college teams,” said Head Coach Penny Dean. “It also shows how they can handle the success and frustration that might come along with that competition. Each person on the team has set their own goals knowing who was going to be there.” The opposing field includes Depaul, Indiana, Iowa State, Louisville, Marquette, Notre Dame, Penn State and host
Western Michigan. “I think the big challenge for our team is to stay confident with our skills and level of play and not be intimidated by some of these big name schools,” said senior Maddy Eccleston. “We have good leaders on our team that I believe will help everyone with this. We need to play every match knowing that we can beat our opponents and that we are better prepared.” Participants are scheduled to play one round of singles and doubles on both Friday and Saturday. Play will begin Friday morning with doubles matches at 10:00 a.m. followed by singles at 1:30 p.m. On Saturday, doubles will start at 9:00 a.m. with singles at noon. Sunday action will also be starting at 9:00 a.m. The Falcons have now been away from competition for almost a month, with their most recent
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Falcons defeat Ohio 26-14 to extend their win streak By Ethan Easterwood Sports Editor
In a blacked-out Athens, only one team came out victorious. The Falcons defeated the Bobcats 26-14 to continue their win streak to six games; the longest win-streak since 2004. The Falcons defense and special teams really shined through under the national spotlight; not even ESPN nor the Bobcats special black-jerseys could distract them. The special teams resulted in one blocked punt and a safety, while the defense held the Bobcats to -4 yards in the second quarter. The Bobcats had 244 yards of total offense, 167 of which came on the first drive of each half. Ohio opened the game with a 72-yard drive and a 95-yard drive on its first drive of the second half. Ohio started off strong as Tyler Tettleton scrambled for a touchdown on the Bobcats’ first drive of the game, but stalled until the third quarter. Tettleton, despite being a dual-threat quarterback, never seemed comfortable in the pocket. Linebacker Gabe Martin and defensive tackle Chris Jones were always in the pocket making things uncomfortable for the allconference quarterback. “They’re a very good offense, it’s not an accident that they score 35-40 points a game,” Head Coach Dave Clawson said. “We knew they were going to make plays but I was really proud the way our defense stepped up after them and made some plays.” Ohio’s special teams looked just as uncomfortable, as the punting team resulted in two blocked punts and two dropped snaps — the second resulting in the Cameron Truss safety. BG was able to capitalize on all the mis-
cues for a 19-point second quarter. Offensively the Falcons were full of run-plays. Anthon Samuel had 181 rushing yards and two touchdowns and really commanded the play clock. The offense ran several draw plays that were so effective, even the television crews were following the wrong player. “I really was rested,” Samuel said. “I felt it was a minor setback for a major comeback. Over the two weeks I was just waiting patiently and looking at the other [running backs].” The run game allowed quarterback Matt Schilz to stay in the pocket and only need to throw 17 times. Schilz had 91 yards and one touchdown on a 55 yard pass to Chris Gallon in the second quarter. Schilz, in shotgun, snapped the ball and immediately pumpfaked to his right for a fake screen and, instead, had the option to hand it off to Samuel. Schilz pulled the ball up and threw it down the center of the field to a wide-open Gallon who jogged into the endzone. The play had the Bobcat defense confused enough to tackle both the wide-receiver Schilz pump-faked to and Samuel, while leaving Gallon untouched. Kicker Tyler Tate would add a 35-yard field goal in the second quarter and punter Brian Schmiedebusch averaged over 50 yards a punt with a long of 57. The win puts BG second in the MAC East, trailing Kent State who plays Miami this Saturday. Kent’s conference record is 5-0 compared the Falcons’ 5-1. BG hosts Kent in 10 days; the exact amount of time the Falcons had off before this win. “Today, we were fresh and they weren’t,” Samuel said. “That’s what happened.”
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ANTHON SAMUEL, running back, dives for a touchdown against Eastern Michigan. Samuel had two touchdowns and 181 yards against Ohio Wednesday.
THE PULSE DOWNTOWN Certain clothing not allowed in some bars downtown
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DRESS CODE
By Lydia Scott Pulse Reporter
Students may want to check out their outfits before going out this weekend, not to check out their style, but to make sure their clothes won’t keep them from getting into bars. Some downtown clubs and bars have specific dress codes they implement at the door. The clothes a person wears can potentially prevent their entry into these establishments. “We want people to dress casual,” said Quincy Miller, owner of Skybar. “Look like you’re going to go to a club.” At Skybar, people cannot wear work uniforms, gym clothes, athletic wear or anything that can be deemed disruptive or offensive. Gang-affiliated apparel will not be tolerated, Miller said. There is a no shoes, no shirt, no pants policy; all three must be worn to gain access to the club. Belly shirts are deemed acceptable or not by the person working at the door. Jeans are appropriate as long as they are accompanied by a club-worthy top, Miller said. These are not the only dress concerns that can limit entry into Skybar. People will be judged on a case-by-case basis, Miller said. Dress codes are temporarily on hold on themenights at Skybar. “Be theme-specific,” he said. “Dress appropriately for the night.” Uptown Downtown has similar views on dress and stresses the way people act, said Manager Gavin Nickle. “Keep it as classy as possible,” Nickle said. “We like everyone to be on their best behvior.” Three main dress code areas for Uptown Downtown are no saggy pants, flat-brimmed hats and most certainly no groups of people who excessively match in color, he said. The bar also will not allow people showing inappropriate clothing.
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FRESHMEN TAYLOR Kinsey, Marquel Robinson and Jillie Wray display what not to wear downtown, such as workout clothes, inappropriate shirts and pajamas. Some clubs and bars downtown have dress codes and won’t allow patrons in unless they meet them.
‘Star Wars’ audience battles mixed emotions
Fans of the franchise learn more about Disney purchase By Tara Keller Pulse Editor
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BAD GENETICS members, from left, sophomore Hannah McDonald, junior Max Devolder and junior Liz Robertson perform a long-form improv show.
Improv group rethinks comedy By Eric Lagatta Pulse Reporter
Sophomore Hannah McDonald and senior Matt Allard both share a love of comedy, but not a typical type of comedy. Their’s is unscripted and unrehearsed. Both McDonald and Allard are part of an improv comedy group at the University called Bad Genetics. Bad Genetics offers students looking for a laugh completely ad-libbed comedy performances. “I like the adrenaline. It’s exciting being put on the spot,” said McDonald, a first year member of the group. Allard, the director of the group, is drawn to the creative freedom that improv allows him. “There’s a lot more room for taking it where you want to go, so really we’re only limited by our imagination,” he said. Bad Genetics is one of two improv groups on campus, the other being the Plastic Shatners. Bad Genetics and the Plastic Shatners typically alternate between Fridays to perform, so each group performs once every other week. Bad Genetics typically performs in room 208 of the Union at 7:30, but those wanting to attend should check their Facebook page to confirm the place, as it could possibly change, Allard said. The difference between the two groups lies in the type of shows they perform, McDonald said.
The Plastic Shatners perform what’s called short-form improv, while the Bad Genetics perform what’s called long-form improv. Short-form is similar to “Whose Line is it Anyway,” with shorter skits, while long-form is divided into three acts, she said. There are many different types of long-form, but Bad Genetics is currently doing the Armando style. Shows begin when an audience member is asked to suggest a word. One of the members then improvises a monologue of a life-event based off this word. The other members then perform scenes based off this word. The performance is divided into three 15 minute acts, each word and the scenes it inspires being one act, she said. Each show has its own name, such as “Hold Onto Your Butts,” and “Keep Your Shoes On,” that is usually an inside joke between the cast, McDonald said. “Next semester, we might try mixing it up,” she said. Allard, along with two other codirectors, was in charge of auditions for the year. The auditions, this past September, were joint with the Plastic Shatners. Allard said Bad Genetics mainly looks for people who are energetic and enthusiastic. “Not everyone’s going to be a polished improviser,” he said. “[We’re looking for] someone who isn’t afraid to look stupid or do something silly.” Around 50 people total auditioned for Bad Genetics and the
Plastic Shatners. McDonald was selected for a callback before being selected as one of three new members in Bad Genetics, bringing the total to eight people. During performances, McDonald said it’s impossible to know what the audience will find funny. “People just come up with really weird words you wouldn’t expect, so it’s really exciting,” she said. “I like hearing people’s reaction to things.” Allard also loves the energy of the audience. “There’s nothing like it,” Allard said. “We feed on the energy from our audience.” Allard tries to bring something original to every performance. “I try to do fresh characters every scene,” he said. McDonald said she likes to try new characters and she has played a weird, obsessive girlfriend as well as moms before. “It’s kind of all over the place. I don’t have characters I go back to,” she said. “I draw a lot from the monologue and when they’re talking, I form scenes in my mind...I just kind of go with the flow of it.” Sophomore Zachary Kocanda has attended every show this year. “It’s cool because a few of my friends are in the group, so that’s nice,” he said. Kocanda enjoys the funny and absurd situations the members create. “They really go as far as they can with their ideas,” he said. “The team’s really strong. I always laugh a lot.”
W hen sophomore Jacob Feeney heard Disney bought the rights to George Lucas’ “Sta r Wa rs” f ra nchise, he didn’t want the company that produced Mickey Mouse to work with the man who created Darth Vader. “I’m not going to lie, I was pretty disgruntled,” Feeney said. “Princess Leia is now a Disney princess, dang it.” The news of the purchase broke this past week and people took notice. “It is a big deal in terms of pop culture,” said Popular Culture Instructor Charles Coletta. “This was big news.” The big news took sophomore Katelynn Phillips by surprise when she first saw the news online. “I read it and I was like ‘oh no, this is going to be another fiasco,’” she said. “Then I saw how much he sold it for and I couldn’t blame him.” Lucas reportedly sold the “Star Wars” rights to Disney for approximately $4 billion, Coletta said. “He wanted the franchise to continue,” Coletta said. “It’s a huge business.” Disney’s business includes selling merchandise and it may soon be able to sell “Star Wars”related merchandise. “Disney is the expert on merchandise,” Coletta said. “They’ve been selling Mickey Mouse merchandise for 80 years now.” Disney may a lso go in a different direction with the franchise. “Don’t be surprised if Disney comes out with a ‘Star Wars’ television show,” Coletta said. Some may voice the concern that the new “Star Wars” movies won’t be as good as the ones first released in the 1970s. People weren’t too happy with the last “Star Wars” movies, Coletta said.
“I’m waiting for the part where they pull out the light sabers and it’s a sock. Disney, just stop what you’re doing.” Jacob Feeney | Sophomore Some people, like Phillips’ father, didn’t care for the past three prequel movies and probably won’t care for the new ones, she said. “The older generation, like my dad, will hate them,” Phillips said. “My generation just accepts things better.” Because Disney is more geared toward the younger audiences, the new “Star Wars” films might be a bit tame, Feeney said. “I’m waiting for the part where they pull out the light sabers and it’s a sock,” he said. “Disney, just stop what you’re doing.” Some student interest may be lowering in the “Star Wars” franchise at the University. Students have not show n interest in ‘Star Wars’ at the Jerome Librar y, said librarian Nancy Down. “I would expect a bit of interest to see why it resonates with people,” Down said. “There’s more interest in ‘Star Trek.’” For Phillips, that interest still remains. Although she was disappointed when she first saw the news, Phillips is still optimistic. “I’m hoping for the best, but expecting the worst,” she said. The first Disney-released ‘Star Wars’ movie will hit theaters in 2015 and may appeal to a whole new audience, Coletta said. “They’ll have a new generation of fans,” he said. “It’s really something to look forward to.”
SPORTS
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Tied for MAC East lead, BG travels to Miami, NIU By Max Householder Reporter
The Falcon volleyball team, now tied for the MAC lead, must continue to build off their recent performances. BG has won three of its last four matches, and with Ohio losing this past weekend to Central Michigan, they are now poised to win a share of the MAC crown. “The matches we won this past weekend were definitely wins we needed to get us back on track. I feel that our confidence is continuing to rise and this coming weekend is even bigger for us to stay focused and come out with two more wins,” said outside hitter Paige Penrod. BG’s path to a MAC Championship will continue on the road this weekend, as they will visit Miami on Thursday
and Northern Illinois on Saturday. The Falcons beat the Redhawks in a three-set sweep earlier this year; in the match BG as a team had a .348 hitting percentage. The Falcons, however, should be more worried about their second opponent, Northern Illinois, who they have yet to face. The Huskies come into the match at 18-12 overall and rank second in the MAC West, with a 9-5 conference record. Northern Illinois is a squad that should not be taken lightly, as they are a serious threat in the MAC. The Huskies come in riding a three-game high where they have done a good job at shutting down opponents. As a team, the Huskies are currently third in the MAC in opponents attack
percentage, a l low ing opponents to hit at a .187 average. Another factor which might help Northern Illinois could be that this is a must-win game for them. Right now they hold the fourth position in the tournament, but need to win in order to guarantee themselves a spot. The Falcons also need to win, but for another reason. If the season ended today, BG would hold the top spot and would match up against the eight seed, Ball State. That is why it is imperative for the Falcons to stay focused. “We are just taking one day at a time and preparing for our upcoming matches,” Penrod said. “We can only control what we do, and not focusing on outside factors will benefit us the most.”
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3-11
KENT STATE 3-11
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LAURA AVILA sets up a spike for Senior Leah Shaw against Akron.
Cross Country attempts to finish season on right foot Teams travel to NCAA Regionals in Wisconsin
The men’s and women’s cross country season is coming to an end, but before it finishes the teams have set their eyes on the NCAA Regionals this Friday in Madison, Wis. The women will start at noon and run a 6k, while the men will start at 1:15 p.m. and run a 10k. “Everybody knows it is our last race. We want to walk away feeling accomplished,” said Andrea Alt. The Falcons are in the Great La kes Regiona l, along w ith more than 30 teams from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. The top two finishers of those teams receive automatic bids to the nationals, as well as the top four runners not on a qualifying team. Teams can also qualify with an at-large bid, determined by how they ran during the season and Regionals if the team did not finish in the top two. “The Great Lakes regional is historically one of the strongest regions in the country, because of the amount of teams in the tournament,” said Coach Lou Snelling. The women’s team is preparing for the Regionals after what they called a disappointing finish at the MAC Championships. The
team will be looking to rebound and have a good showing this weekend, as it is its third 6k race in as many meets. The team will have a tough road though, as four to six teams in their region are projected to make it to nationals already. “Our goal is to finish in the top 20 in its region,” Snelling said. “We also would like to see how many we can get in the top 100 this year.” The men’s team are preparing well for these Regionals, knowing this could be their last meet of the year. This 10k will be the longest race the men have had this year. The men’s side will be competitive, as it usually is with defending champion Wisconsin, 12th ranked Michigan and MAC Champion, Eastern Michigan among the headliners. They will be looking at senior Josh Franek to lead the team in what could be his last collegiate race. “We will be able to gain a lot of experience throughout this race,” Snelling said. The season may be coming to an end for the fans, but for these runners, this is what they have been waiting for all season, a chance to compete for a spot in nationals. “Everybody is focused and prepared for this weekend,” Snelling said.
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Women’s Basketball opens regular season against Madonna By Max Householder Reporter
The BG women’s basketball team will again be looked at as one of the favorites to win the MAC. As a team, they return 11 letter-winners and four starters from a team that, a year ago, won the MAC regular season title. According to the league’s preseason poll, the Falcons are being picked to finish second in the MAC’s east division behind Miami. Also, a pair of Falcons, senior Chrissy Steffen and junior Alexis Rogers, have been selected to the Preseason All-MAC team. Steffen and Rogers, who were first and second in scoring for the Falcons, averaged 13.2 and 12.3 points per game
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Falcons success over the past decade, as she has been with the team since 2001. During her tenure here, BG has won several variations of the MAC Championship. Whether it be winning the regular season outright or winning the MAC tournament, BG has captured one of these in each of the last eight seasons. As a result of her contributions, she was rewarded with BasketballScoop.com’s “Rising Star” Award. This award is one given to assistant coaches that are recognized as the best in the business by a pool of their peers. In her time at BG, Roos has been in charge of the defense and has served as the team’s recruiting coordinator. The Falcons have already been able to flex their mus-
cles on defense, as they put together a great performance in their first exhibition this past Saturday. BG defeated Slippery Rock in the game by a margin of 105-39. The Falcons defense, though, was the big story, as they had 24 steals in the contest that led to 46 points off turnovers. Leading the way for the Falcons was senior Allison Papenfuss, who had a pair of steals. She also led all players in scoring with 29 points, blocking, as she had three blocked shots, and tied for the team lead in rebounds with 8. BG is now done with its preseason schedule and will open its regular season this Saturday at home against Madonna (Mich.). The game is slated to tip at 1 p.m.
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respectively. In fact, Rogers, who was second in scoring, also led the team in rebounding with 8.7 boards per game. That is not all for the Falcons, as they have seven upperclassmen returning to a squad that, a year ago, finished 24-7 while winning the WNIT. There are many seniors contributing for the Falcons, with players like Steffen, who leads the team in scoring, and also Allison Papenfuss and Danielle Havel that, with a strong rebounding effort, should give the Falcons a productive front line. Led by new Head Coach Jennifer Roos, a long time assistant under previous Coach Curt Miller, the Falcons shouldn’t waver much in their winning ways. Roos was a big reason for the
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Students anticipate games such as “Black Ops 2,” “Assassin’s Creed 3” By David Skowronski Pulse Reporter
Instead of studying, some students will be spending hours blowing enemies away in “Black Ops 2” next week. Games like “Black Ops 2” have become much more complex and story-driven through the years, said Charles Coletta, an instructor in the Popular Culture department. “People used to think video games would die out, but they have become part of culture,” Coletta said. Video games are also popular for online play because it gives the user the ability to play with people all over the world, Coletta said. Games are a fantasy the user can be involved in, said Nancy Down, head librarian of the Browne Popular Culture library. “They are more active than watching a movie or reading a book; you can control the outcome,” Down said. Juniors Matt Miller and Tyler Willaman are both
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excited for the games “Assassin’s Creed 3” and “Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.” “We are both fans of the series,” Willaman said. “Assassin’s Creed 3” is an open-world stealth game where the player plays an important role during the A merican Revolution, according to the game’s website. “Black Ops 2” is a first-person shooter war game based in the near future. Senior Stephen Wilush is also excited for “Black Ops 2.” “I like how the graphics are improved and everything looks more streamlined,” Wilush said. “It’s also cool how, in the multiplayer, more points are awarded for actions considered helpful to your teammates.” Sophomore Jake Kinsey said he was also excited for this fall’s new video games. “I was excited to play ‘NBA2K13’ because I like basketball and I have played the previous games,” Kinsey said.
“NBA2K13” is a game that allows the player to compete in a basketball game, playing as any professional NBA team, according to the website. “Borderlands 2” and “NBA2K13” are the most popular games this fall at the C&C Game store downtown, said employee Joshua Ballmer. “I believe customization and the ability to interact with others makes them more popular,” Ballmer said. Some popular games like these can be picked up at midnight if someone can’t wait to get the game until the actual day of release, but not a lot of people use this option at C&C Games. “I only had 12 people show up for ‘Halo 4’ at midnight,” Ballmer said. “I had double that during the day.” Some users play the game for the interactive experience. “Video games are an immersive experience,” Coletta said. “You are in the game.” The BG News
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