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Wednesday, March 19, 2014
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Kroger obtains liquor contract
Franchise made deal with BG Liquor Outlet By Alex Alusheff Managing Editor
Staff members of the Jerome Library dance on the staircase in the library lobby for the University’s video cover of Pharrell’s ‘Happy’.
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DOIN’ THE ‘HAPPY’ DANCE University produces video cover of Pharrell’s ‘Happy’ for International Day of Happiness
A case of Miller Light, a shelving unit and the ability to sell high-proof liquor was sold to Kroger for $628 by the BG Liquor Outlet. The purchase agreement also included the transfer of all the outlet’s high-proof alcohol to Kroger. The outlet will continue to sell alcohol below 21 percent alcohol content, as it still owns a permit. The contract purchase was approved by the Ohio Division of Liquor Control on March 5 and Kroger was able to open a liquor store in the room near the pharmacy on March 11, said Jackie Siekmann, Kroger spokesperson. To purchase the contract from BG Liquor Outlet, Kroger had to buy an asset from the store, which is why a shelving unit and case of beer were bought. After Kroger and BG Liquor Outlet had signed the pur-
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By Danae King Editor-in-Chief
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Members of the BG Dance Team perform a routine for the video.
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This week, students, faculty and staff are getting “Happy” on camera. Marketing and Communications is producing a video of University groups and faculty members dancing and lip-syncing to Pharrell Williams’ song “Happy” for International Day of Happiness on Thursday. The University is far from the first university to do this, as the movement to make videos has spread to universities across the country. Boston College, Howard University and the University of Toledo are a few examples of those who have come before the University. The idea just “came up” in a Marketing and Communications meeting during spring break, said Marie Dunn-Harris, social media specialist in the office. “We’re trying to include as many people as possible,” she said. The department is working on a short time frame. During spring break, Dunn-Harris and senior Telecommunications major Jonathan Keilholz filmed student groups, athletes and faculty members in different offices across campus. “[The alumni office employees] came downstairs and just let loose,” said Keilholz, who was brought on to help with the project. “This is not something you just see. [They were doing] whatever, dancing, lip syncing, they put on crazy clothes.” Cal Bowers, director of corporate and foundation relations, was involved in the video filmed in Mileti Alumni Center. He donned an orange tie, sunglasses and a University football hat for the occasion and said he even took the life-sized stuffed Freddie Falcon for a two-step spin during the song. “We love BG,” Bowers said about his co-workers in Mileti.
SIC SIC and Freddie and Frieda are also highlighted in the video.
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Wood Lane seeks more volunteers
CAMPUS brief
University to host State of the State Conference on Thursday
The 18th Annual State of the State Conference will be taking place Thursday in the Union. Emily Monago, director of Multicultural Affairs, is chair for the conference. “The event brings together a broad coalition of organizations [and] health industries,” Monago said, “The topics are diverse just like the membership.” The conference has been around for 18 years, and has been hosted in various locations. This is the second year that the event has been hosted at the University. “It’s a unique opportunity to discuss diversity inclusion and opportunities,” Monago said. The event already has 250 people registered. There will be two keynote speakers. Matt Roloff, from the TLC show “Little People, Big World,” will speak during the luncheon. Baldemar Velasquez, president of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee in Toldeo, will give the closing address. The conference will last all day in various locations in the Union. The keynote speakers will be in the Union Ballroom. “This [conference] is really a collaborative effort from different areas of campus organizations,” Monago said. There is a $30 registration fee for students and $125 for faculty and non-students to attend the event. Target is offering scholarships to cover the registration fee for students who cannot afford it. Students should contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs for further details on how to apply. Registration for the event is closed. However, students who want to go can print and fill out the form on the website and take it or fax it to the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
FLUTTERING AROUND
Duties include spending time with residents; opportunity can create memories By Kristen Tomins Reporter
Wood Lane Residential Services is seeking volunteers to spend time and partake in activities with its residents and participating families. WLRS provides residential services to people with developmental disabilities throughout Wood County. Some services include 24-hour onsite support and drop-in services to families or individuals living in a group home or apartment. There are many different ways students can get involved, said Linda Brownell, WLRS program coordinator. Brownell said many students from the University volunteer in groups and do a one-day commu-
nity service, or some do a semesterlong service. “We get many groups but not nearly enough individuals,” she said. Individual volunteers are matched with a resident based on shared interests to ensure both parties have a genuinely enjoyable experience, Brownell said. Volunteers can do a variety of activities with residents, such as reading to or with them, going on walks downtown, watching sporting events, or spending time with them to talk and get to know one another. Brownell said their individuals and families are unique from one another. She said this year they are seeking a volunteer who can speak and understand Chinese to accommodate one of their Chinese-speaking
DISAPPOINTMENT FOR FALCONS The women’s basketball team did not make the NCAA Tournament but will play High Point Thursday at 7p.m. for their first game of the WNIT. Read more about their reaction to the decision on | PAGE 7
individuals. “Finding someone with a similar cultural background brings familiarity to that individual,” she said. Relating to the individuals and giving back to the community are just some of the rewarding aspects that come with volunteering, said senior Phil Martin. Some of the activities Martin and his assigned individual do together are playing Wii bowling and golf and watching TV shows like The Walking Dead. Martin said one of his favorite memories from volunteering for WLRS was when one of the individuals he frequently visits brought him back a necklace from their trip to
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Elise Roy, graduate student, performs a flute recital at the Bryan Recital Hall on Tuesday night.
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Ethan R. Ford, 22, of Bowling Green, was cited for open container of alcohol near Lot 1 downtown. 11:58 A.M.
Nicole C. Wandtke, 22, of Perrysburg, Ohio, was cited for sale to underage within the 700 block of S. College Drive.
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Bryan D. Beauch, 21, of Holland, Ohio, was cited for open container and disorderly conduct/public urination near Lot 1 downtown. Nicholas D. Switala, 20, of Bowling Green, was cited for underage possession of alcohol and open container. 8:34 P.M.
Ihsaan Elias Tayeh, 18, of Rocky River, Ohio, was cited for disorderly conduct/public urination. and underage/under the influence within the 100 block of N. Prospect St.
Progress highlighted in county address Economic impact among topic discussed by Wood County Commissioners on Tuesday
By Kathryne Rubright Reporter
County commissioners highlighted the progress and economic impacts of the past year during the 10th annual State of the County Address on Tuesday morning at the county courthouse.
County commissioners James Carter, Doris Herringshaw and Joel Kuhlman spoke about accomplishments from 2013 and plans for 2014. Carter had several economic positives to present. “Despite the continued uneasiness in the national
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Tina M. King, 54, of Wayne, Ohio, was cited for sale of alcohol to person under 21 within the 800 block of S. Main St.
Complainant reported the theft of a an A-frame sign with “Uptown Downtown” on it within the 100 block of N. Main St. The sign is valued at $50.
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Samantha R. Laing, 19, of Bowling Green, was cited for open container and underage possession of alcohol within the 100 block of N. Enterprise St. 2:04 P.M.
Deena J. Halleck, 40, of Bowling Green, was cited for sale to underage persons within the 1000 block of N. Main St. 5:56 P.M.
Cody Owens Roseberry, 19, of Bowling Green, was cited for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia within the 800 block of S. Main St. 6:12 P.M.
Brian David Krull, 21, of Bowling Green, was cited for open container of alcohol near North Enterprise and Ridge streets. 6:24 P.M.
Jeannie P. Dedman, 36, of Bowling Green, was cited for underage sales within the 100 block of N. Main St. 6:31 P.M.
Adam R. Smyers, 22, of Bowling Green, was cited for open container within the 100 block of Troup Ave. 7:51 P.M.
Anthony J. Boyle, 24, of Bowling Green, was cited for disorderly conduct/public urination within the 100 block of E. Court St.
Aubry M. Davenport, 20, of Maumee, Ohio; and Amelia Danielle Howerter, 19, of Sylvania, Ohio, were both cited for underage possession of alcohol near Lot 4 downtown. Benjamin E. Durham, 28, of Toledo, was cited for drug abuse/possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Chase A. Metzger, 22, of Bowling Green, was cited for open container within the 200 block of N, Enterprise St. 1:32 A.M.
Katera Lee Johnson, 20, of Toledo, was cited for prohibited acts/lend ID to another within the 100 block of N. Main St. 1:58 A.M.
Complainant reported that he was assaulted by three unknown subjects within the 100 block of N. Main St. 2:00 A.M.
Kevin Thomas Daugherty, 18, of Walbridge, Ohio, was cited for criminal damaging and underage/under the influence near Lot 4 downtown.
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By Paige Crawford Reporter
Aaron Turner turned his project for a master’s degree in education into a “hobby and a passion.” Between 2008 and 2011, Turner, a 2005 University graduate, traveled to every school district in Ohio and photographed remaining old school buildings as a way to document and preserve their history. The project is found on www. oldohioschools.com. The site is hosted by Meancode Media, owned by Ken Edwards. The first stop in the project was the former Fostoria High School [Emerson Junior High] on High Street in Fostoria, Ohio, which was demolished in 2005. “The first school I photographed was in fall of 2004 during my senior year at Bowling Green,” Turner said. “I remember driving from Toledo — where I was doing my student teaching — to Fostoria after school to take pictures as the building came down.” Turner wanted to record any buildings built for public school use that were demolished, closed or abandoned.
He also documents historical buildings that have been 100 percent gutted, renovated and restored for ongoing use. The only schools Turner excluded were Catholic schools, religious schools and colleges. His journey consisted of mostly day trips. He very seldom had to stay overnight, except for in the bigger cities such as Cleveland and Cincinnati. In those cases he would stay at a friend or family’s home. “It wasn’t too much of a social visit,” he said. Most times he would wake up at 5 a.m. to get the best sunlight for the photos and would be out for about 12-14 hours until the sun went down. Lifelong friend of Aaron Turner, Rosemary Sutter, has always been amazed at Turner’s commitment to the project. “I was tremendously impressed when he told me about his trips. It takes a lot of traveling and dedication to pursue such a task,” she said. Turner did not have much training in photography, but he taught himself how to
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economy, Wood County has remained strong,” Carter said A study on the economic impact of the National Tractor Pulling Championships found that the total impact is over $36 million, Carter said, with more than $30 million of that being in Wood County. Approximately 30,000 peo-
ple visit the area for the event, with 63 percent of those people travelling 100 miles or more. “We look forward to continuing to work with the pullers to ensure their future success,” Carter said. Also the commissioners
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BG Cheerleaders dance for the video which will be posted Thursday.
HAPPY From Page 1 “We’ll do anything to help the cause and help the branding of the University.” Bowers said the employees just had “fun with it.” “It’s something out of the ordinary,” he said. “Many of us are professionals and we love what we do and we try to carry a very professional attitude, but this is also another side.” If the video makes someone laugh, Bowers said the job is done. The two continued to film groups on Monday and Tuesday and will edit the film Wednesday, hoping to premiere it Thursday and also submit it to Pharrell’s site for viewing, Dunn-Harris said. The video isn’t just for students, faculty and staff, it is also to engage the University alumni, Dunn-Harris said. “They love stuff like that,” she said. “They just love when we post things we’re doing and pictures and videos of campus.” Bowers said he thinks the alumni will laugh. “I think they’ll really appreciate it,” he said. “BGSU has done a great job of [making] unique messages.” He compared the “Happy” video to the “Stroh Great Selections
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Rap” the University made a few years ago. “I think BGSU is very creative and I think folks appreciate that as unique to our University,” Bowers said. Though the idea was spur of the moment, Dunn-Harris said they are trying to include as many people as possible. “We’re just trying to get a diverse number of different groups as possible,” she said. “Everyone loves the song and just wants to dance.” Keilholz said that’s something that surprised him about working on the video. “I was amazed at how quickly everyone got involved in this,” he said. “I think it has a really light heart to spread the happy side of BGSU . . . This one’s going to be really silly.” There will be “crazy stuff” in the video, he said, like Information Technology Services employees on a fake horse. “It’s just madness,” he said. “I think it shows how BGSU is . . . we accept that.” The video will show the University spirit, Keilholz said. “I’ve seen a lot of different aspects of this school and I’ve loved how embracing and accepting it is . . . The video shows that,” he said. “It’s OK to have fun, to be kind of crazy . . . I hope that comes through.”
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LIQUOR From Page 1 chase agreement, the liquor control division still had to approve the contract, said Matt Mullins, public information officer for the division. “Kroger met the criteria and there was nothing in the agreement that was inappropriate,� Mullins said. “Kroger is a good operator.� Mullins said BG Liquor Outlet was a good operator as well. Siekmann said the addition will make Kroger more of a one-stop shop. “Customers have less time to get errands done,� she said. “Now they can get groceries, go to the pharmacy, get gas and now get liquor. It’s more convenient.� As to why BG Liquor Outlet sold its contract, Manager Rocky Shaeena would not comment. Ralph DeNune III, the outlet’s lawyer who signed the purchasing agreement, declined to comment on the
reason for the sale as well. Siekmann said the outlet was “just looking to get out of the liquor business.� Initial rumors of Kroger obtaining the outlet’s contract surfaced in November 2012, when citizens voted that Kroger could obtain a spirituous liquor contract. When asked in 2012 if the rumor was true, both Kroger and BG Liquor Outlet denied it. However, the two had already signed the purchasing contract in May of that year. “There are a lot of steps that come after [the purchase] so we didn’t want to prematurely confirm something when it was not complete,� Siekmann said. To be eligible to sell spirituous liquor, Kroger had to purchase an existing contract in the county, where five exist. Kroger could have applied for its own separate contract, but the liquor division was not looking to add a new carry-out store in the county, Mullins said. Though Kroger was seen as a good fit to get the spiri-
tuous liquor contract from the division, some students see both the good and bad of the change. “It’s good because Kroger is a bigger corporation, so they can have a bigger stock, but it’s not just a liquor store, so will it go through the effort to get a variety?� said senior Bratche Eldred. Though he hasn’t been to Kroger’s new liquor store, he said BG Outlet is closer. He is also unsure about the future of the outlet. “I don’t know what they’ll do. They’re selling smokes and low-proof alcohol,� Eldred said, noting that the gas station across the parking lot sells essentially the same products. BG Liquor Outlet is open Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Kroger’s liquor store is open Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Thursday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Kroger sells its liquor at state minimum prices.
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President Mary Ellen Mazey talks to members of the Aspiring Student Affairs Professionals on Tuesday night.
Mazey advises aspiring professionals By Kathryne Rubright Reporter
University President Mary Ellen Mazey once asked some Opening Weekend Group Leaders, “What do you want your new president to do?� She soon found herself harnessing up to climb up the rock wall at the Student Recreation Center. “I didn’t go up very far, but I did it,� Mazey said. Mazey shared this story at the Aspiring Student Affairs Professionals meeting on Tuesday night. She said she tries to seem approachable and non-intimidating to students. “I don’t let the position define me,� she said. Instead, she tries to define herself through her personality. ASAP President Chape Ovalle said he felt that Mazey was down to Earth and didn’t see herself on a pedestal. The ASAP students had a chance to ask Mazey about how she tries to be approachable, along with other questions about working in higher education. When asked about the difficulties of transitioning between positions at different universi-
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Aaron Turner, University alumnus created a website dedicated to old Ohio schools called oldohioschools.com.
OHIO From Page 2 capture the best photo. A challenge arrived when he found that some schools had trees, playgrounds or modular trailers blocking the view. The key to capturing a good photo is to plan based upon the sun, Turner said. “I would capture all the photos of buildings facing east first, and so forth,� he said. When it came time to take photos of schools in Springfield, Ohio, Turner called Vicki Matthies for help. Matthies, who grew up in Springfield, knew all the ins and outs of the city. “Most of the photos I took were of schools that had been converted into other busi-
nesses or re-purposed for other things,� Matthies said. Although traveling across Ohio to obtain the photos of old schools became a hobby for Turner, he still maintained a job during his journey. Turner taught second grade from 2005 to 2011. He quit to pursue his second master’s degree in library & information science, which he earned August 2013 from Kent State University. Turner is now a selfemployed private researcher and genealogist and part-time yearbook librarian at the Ohio Genealogical Society in Bellville, Ohio. He still updates the site as frequently as he can. “My dream job would be to have someone pay me to make a site like this in a different state,� Turner said.
A similar job would be ideal for Turner. “He’s one of the only people I know that could give a place of learning such life,� Sutter said. But as for now he has no plans to shut down the website any time soon. “I would love to return to places and take new photos to regain that great loss of beautiful architecture,� Turner said. Turner said he loves to get updates from individuals about things that he may have missed or updates on schools. People can send photos to aaronturner@ neo.rr.com.
ties, Mazey said the important thing to remember is to “hit the ground listening.� “You have to learn the culture,� Mazey said. “You want to tread a little lightly at first.� The students also wanted to know what they should be doing now to prepare for careers in student affair. Mazey recommended interning and working in student affairs, which she said students have good opportunities to do here. “We really promote student affairs here, because we’re a residential campus.� Mazey told the students that the University’s next president could be in the room. Ovalle said he appreciated that, seeing it as an example of her being down to Earth. He said it was nice to see someone who started where he and other ASAP members did climb the ladder and reach a high position. Mazey’s chief of staff, Lisa Mattiace, explained Mazey’s daily organization. Each morning, Mazey receives a fully planned schedule. “She knows what she’ll be doing every moment of every day,� Mattiace said. Her schedule for Wednesday
included multiple meetings, a reference call for an Auburn colleague and a trip to Dayton and Centerville. She also receives supporting documents, such as a resume of the person she is serving as a reference for and a biography of an alumnus she will meet with in Dayton. Every night, Mazey takes home a folder of tasks that must be addressed that night. With a tightly planned schedule, students wondered how she balances her personal and professional lives. “When you get in this position, you don’t have any friends,� Mazey said. “Well, you can’t, because you’re usually being lobbied.� She has contact with colleagues in higher education, however. “My family members are probably who I stay the closest to,� Mazey said. “We talk almost on a daily basis.� She also finds it important to make time for activities like exercising, eating well and reading. As busy as she is, Mazey loves what she does. “I can’t imagine anything better than coming to school every day,� she said.
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Church leader known for hate messages ill Hockey Hall of Fame member, Cherry said he had nothing good to say about Shore because he was a miserable human being. This struck me as harsh, but I loved it. Such honesty has left its mark on me. This brings me to Pastor Fred Phelps. It is being reported this week that he is near death. Phelps is the leader of the Westboro Baptist Church, a group which is known for protesting funerals and its opposition of the gay community. You, my readers, know that there is no bigger believer in LGBTQ rights than me. Luckily for our nation, more people like me seem to be coming forth every day and those who agree with Phelps are not. As a Christian, people like Phelps appall me. I believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for all. I believe I am redeemed in Him. Unlike many believers though, I do not subscribe to exclusionary beliefs. I believe every religion, or in some cases no religion, is represented in Heaven. I believe what we do on this planet matters. We cannot hurt our fellow humans, creatures, our planet and hope for the reward just for believing. Conversely, I believe Heaven cannot be bought either. My thoughts on this sub-
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As a youngster growing up in north central Ohio, my hometown cable company provided us with CBC out of Windsor, Ontario. For a pre-teen sports nut this meant one thing: Hockey Night in Canada. Every Saturday night in the winter, I was treated to watching the greatest hockey stars of the 1980s and the supremely mouthy, most controversial hockey personality of them all, Don Cherry. Don Cherry was a good coach but for the last 35 years he has become a legend in hockey circles for his opinions and outrageous wardrobe. Coach Cherry never holds back with a controversial opinion, most of which are politically incorrect. Love him or hate him, almost no one familiar with him is neutral about him. As a fan of Coach Cherry and sports biographies, I read Don Cherry’s autobiography during this time period. I have remembered one thing from this time. When Coach Cherry was asked what good he had to say about Eddie Shore, the
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ject are a constant aggravation for those who love me and believe more traditionally, but this is what I believe. I am the complicated Christian. As a Christian, I am supposed to be forgiving and charitable. I believe I am, despite my loud mouth. Despite this, Don Cherry sticks with me. I believe no charity is to be given to someone who gave none themselves. Those who only hurt, demean and defame with no second thought or regret deserve only scorn. As for Phelps, this is a man who made his life’s work to bring nothing but Hell and hatred to people who did not deserve it. The hurt he has caused is incalculable. He has done this without a sense of regret or shame. His whole life has run counter to Jesus’ example. As for me, I will take Don Cherry’s example with one exception: I will not wait until Fred Phelps’ death to speak no good about him. He deserves no pity, empathy or forgiveness. Upon his passing, his soul will retire to a place much, much warmer than Florida.
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Two of the courses I’m taking this semester require students to be somewhat aware of what is happening outside of our personal worlds. For some, this is a new thing to be doing. For others, this is just fueling time spent looking at news sites and reading through tweets about what’s going on in the world. While the general train of thought for some is that they don’t care about what’s going on in the international world, it’s still important to know a few things. At a glance, what is happening in Russia, Ukraine and Crimea is a huge mess and a bunch of political backstabbing, but it’s still important to at least know some of the information. As the future leaders of the world, how can we not care about what is happening in the world? Eventually, we
will have to be the people in charge that decide how foreign policy moves or if our companies should move into these countries that may or might not have good histories. While some of it will carry on into the future, not all of it will. It’s important that we remember these things, because past conflicts do come back in due time. Eventually, we’ll be kicking ourselves when we want to talk about the missing plane in Malaysia or other big events. International events are important, even if there is no direct affect to us in the long run. Take a look at CNN or Fox, or whatever your preferred media is, and look at headlines. Maybe read parts of the story and remember what it says. Whatever you read and take away from that will help in the future, no matter how far away it seems.
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Lately, I have observed t hat t here is an increased fer vor a nd frequency towards t he planning of events celebrating diversit y and endorsing inclusivity. In spite of this being a positive indicator, I feel the essential element of advocacy is, somehow, missing from the equation. Let me make it clear that I by no means am discrediting the celebratory diversity events. All I am arguing is the element of advocacy should be more central to these events as compared to being tangential or coincidental. The issue of discrimination and intolerance usually affects those individuals and communities that lack the agency to stand up for themselves against dominant forces. I feel that through celebratory diversity events we have successfully managed to gather support and supporters. Although this support is essential, I firmly believe that advocacy and advocates are what are required
to take this struggle to the next level. I say this because groups of supporters do not have the training and background for effectively planning and implementing organized attempts to amend public policy, and bring about systemic reformation in favor of the marginalized individuals or communities. They are essentially under-equipped to stand up against the dominant forces for sustained periods of time and beat them in their own game. Another issue that I see with the notion of celebratory events is that every time a celebratory event is organized, countless resources are being utilized. If we account for all the resources utilized in celebratory events over a course of time and weigh them against the benefits to the marginalized individuals and communities, I am positive that I would be skeptical to look forward to the outcome. Shows of support are not targeted to changing policy or resource distribution. I suggest that every event must be planned around a particular local, national, global discrimination- and intolerancerelated issue.
Emphasis in these events should be focused on the emergence of action items. A group of individuals that is deeply interested in the change should gather to implement those action items. They can collaborate with other advocacy groups doing similar work. By doing so they not only get appropriate guidance, but also the training to transition from being a supporter to an advocate. Hence, I suggest that advocacy be made more cent ra l when pla nning events celebrating diversity. My firm belief is that, by including and increasing advocacy efforts in as many celebratory diversity events as possible, we can transition from being supporters to being advocates. Advocacy campaigns are, in my humble opinion, better options for ensuring that the pro-diversity and pro-inclusion changes are realized. It is high time we put issues of discrimination and inequality behind us and focus our efforts and resources on other pressing and formidable issues.
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Selection Monday can be an emotional rollercoaster for all women’s basketball teams, especially those who are on the bubble. BG did not receive an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament, failing to make the field of 64 to compete for a national title in the sport’s biggest postseason tournament. The Falcons were listed as the first team in ESPN’s First Four Out, a list of the first four teams to miss the tournament. Head coach Jennifer Roos said the time leading up to Monday’s selection was an “emotional rollercoaster” for her team. She said she heard multiple contradictory statements from experts saying they would and would not be selected into the field of 64. Ultimately, Roos said she and her team were disappointed with the tournament committee’s selection to leave out the Falcons, saying they did not know what more they could have done to improve their resume. “With that said, it is what it is. You’re number 65, not number 64 so we’re going to make the most of it,” Roos said. “Bottom line is, I believe the NCAA selection committee is set up to make objective decisions, yet it never fails that from year to year there’s a lot of subjectivity involved.” BG senior Jillian Halfhill said that not seeing their name come
up on the television last night in the field announcement was a big disappointment. “Emotionally-wise, last night was terrible, but it’s a new day,” Halfhill said. “You have to wake up and you’ve got to move on.” Though they did not make the NCAA tournament, the Falcons did guarantee themselves a spot in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament by winning the MidAmerican Conference regularseason title. The Falcons are familiar with the WNIT, having advanced to the third round of the tournament last season before losing to Drexel, the team that went on to win the WNIT championship. Roos said that experience will be beneficial for her team. “Don’t get me wrong, anybody is capable of making a run in this tournament, but having experience in this tournament is definitely a positive,” she said. Now, the Falcons will look to make a run in the WNIT to prove they deserved to be in the NCAA tournament in the first place. The 27-4 Falcons were given a five seed in the WNIT tournament and earned a first-round home game. BG will host High Point University on Thursday at 7 p.m. The Panthers, enter the matchup
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DEBORAH HOEKSTRA goes up for a layup in a game against Kent State earlier in the season. The women’s basketball team was left out of the NCAA Tournament field and will be playing High Point on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the first round of the WNIT.
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Senior Megan Harrington doesn’t brag about accomplishments, plays for love of game By Grant Crawford Reporter For every sports team, there is always someone that can be a star, a prodigy, someone who can rise to the top and become an unforgettable athlete. Senior gymnast Megan Harrington fits that mold in the yes of her coach. “Megan definitely had qualities particularly performance qualities, she was really able to shine in competition and that is something that was really appealing.” Said head coach Kerrie Turner. “You could see the potential for her to continue to get better ... so I never felt she was going to burn out or not want to strive to get better and clearly that is what she has done every year ... is improve.” Ever since high school, Harrington has seemed to have star potential in her. From the years 2007-2010 she was named most improved gymnast, most dedicated, voted team leader and in 2010 was elected the most valuable gymnast working with Gymnastics ETC, but she didn’t
necessarily see her potential until college. “When I was in club gymnastics ... I qualified to nationals and was able to represent my region there but I never knew if I could do college gymnastics or not,” Harrington said. “It wasn’t until I was offered that scholarship that ... [I realized] this is really happening for me and I think that was the moment where I realized how good I had actually become.” With Harrington realizing her talents, she decided go to the next level and continue her gymnastics career at the collegiate level, choosing Bowling Green as her school of choice to extend her athletic career, and for the connection that she felt among the group. Her team back home in Bloomington, Ind., was a really close group of girls and when she came to BG she realized that the Falcons were similar to that. “I just absolutely loved the team here and I think that is the main reason why I came to BG,” Harrington said. Harrington from the start of her BG
gymnastics career seemed poised for a successful college career as she competed in beam, bars and floor in all 10 of the Falcons meets her freshman year. She scored a 9.600 in her first meet, against Illinois-Chicago, and on bars placing second. In addition, she won consecutive balance beam competitions with scores of 9.400 and 9.700, along with having a 9.700 score or higher three straight times in the floor exercise. Numbers like this for a true freshman can be quite exciting in the eyes of a coach looking for a new inspiration to help the team be that much better. “You want athletes that are consistent but you also want athletes that make an immediate impact especially in a sport like gymnastics where you don’t spend your freshman year redshirting ... you want them to get out there and get going.” Said Turner, “It was clear that Megan could handle the pressure and it was clear that she was at her best when
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March Madness brings debates, snubs and bracket busters CAMERON TEAGUE SPORTS EDITOR If you see your friends stressed, watching ESPN non-stop or finding garbage cans filled with tons of crumpled white printing paper, don’t fret: March Madness is back. It is that time of the year again, but the debates about who should be number one seeds and two seeds and where they should play is finally over. That’s the boring part I don’t care where people play I just want to see the best 68 or 64 teams playing for three weeks of non-stop basketball. Now when I say the best 68 or 64 teams, I mean the actual best teams with the best resumes. There are always debates about who got snubbed, most of those arguments are just angry coaches. I usually don’t get into the arguments about teams getting snubbed because honestly, I have no idea what the selection process entails. I leave that to the people that make the big bucks. One decision
had me pretty upset Sunday night, though, and that was the Southern Methodist University decision. Let’s get real here for a minute; SMU deserved to be in the NCAA Tournament. They were ranked 25th in the last AP poll before Selection Sunday and had a 23-8 record with two wins over tournament team Cincinnati, tournament team Memphis and a three point loss to number one seed Virginia. You will have a hard time convincing me that teams like Xavier, Colorado, BYU and even NC State are better than SMU because they are not. I try not to nitpick the selection committee too much, though because like I said, they know more than I do about the situation. With that said, I will get into talking about the field. There are definitely some teams, in my opinion, that have very easy roads to the Elite Eight or Final Four. The first one being Arizona, if they can get by the winner of the Gonzaga and Oklahoma State
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COUNTY From Page 8 have approved the 2014 budget of $37.1 million which Carter said is among the lowest levels in the past decade. “Our savings have allowed us to pay cash for certain capital projects,” Carter said. Five bridges will be designed and built in Wood County in 2014, Carter said. The Ohio Department of Transportation will also begin widening Interstate 75 this year. Herringshaw highlighted the University’s recent projects. The University has invested more than $200 million in the health center, the Stroh Center, the Wolfe Center, residence halls and dining facilities. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation is scheduled to open in November of this year. Smaller infrastructure changes have also occurred.
In the past few years, boiler systems in the Wood County Justice Center and the courthouse were replaced with more efficient systems, Kuhlman said. There is also a new unisex ADA-compliant restroom on the first floor of the courthouse, Kuhlman said. There wasn’t one before because the building was constructed prior to ADA being put in place. “It was about time to make a place available for those that needed this,” Kuhlman said. The county will also be helping people in the area of transportation. A team is creating a “countywide, non-emergency transportation plan,” Herringshaw said. “Transportation has long been a concern in Wood County. Finding the right balance of services and cost has been a challenge.” Herringshaw said the service could be used for things
like non-emergency medical appointments, drug treatment and mental health appointments. Herringshaw closed the address by telling citizens how they can be involved. She went over the locations of 2014’s town hall meetings, including Bowling Green. “We welcome anyone who has any comments or items they wish to discuss to our open forum. We want you all to be involved citizens in Wood County,” Herringshaw said. “Citizen participation in local government is imperative.” Participation in the local economy is also important. Herringshaw encouraged people to shop in Wood County to benefit local retailers and the local economy. “When you and your family purchase items in Wood County, that penny remains here,” Herringshaw said.
New requirements set for BG Perspective program for fall 2015 Change has heavy focus on learning outcomes to make students succeed By Brittany Bauer Reporter
Upon starting the next phase of their lives as college students, the incoming freshman class in the fall of 2015 will also be the first to experience the University’s new requirements for the BG Perspective Program. The new plan will not only affect the new class, but also be a new experience for University staff members. However, students attending the University prior to fall 2015 will not have to abide by the changes. Several reasons account for why the University will adjust the program. Director of Academic Assessment Julia Matuga said a greater emphasis on assessment of the general education program was one factor that drove the
University to make changes. In light of this, Matuga said the new implementations for BGP will hopefully create a “focus or shift to what students are able to do.” Without the learning outcomes and assessment of the outcomes, “Students don’t know what they need to do,” Matuga said. “It is harder to improve the program.” The assessment will also be able to guide future changes in the program. “Once we have assessment data, we will work with faculty and students to see what new goals need to be set and look to further directions,” said Donna Nelson-Beene, BG Prespective director. With the new program, Nelson-Beene also anticipates a heavier focus on learning outcomes to make students more “well-rounded.” Having
different learning outcomes can show students the directions they need to take while at the University. “Students like having the clear expectation of what they needed to know at different levels,” Matuga said. Because of a potentially more measurable approach to learning outcomes, Matuga also said the University wants the program to be about “learning rather than checking off boxes.” Finally, the BGP program is changing to comply with state requirements, which also explains what students can expect as a result. “We had to have more hours in our [general education] program,” Matuga said. According to the BGP homepage, students currently
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WNIT From Page 7 with an overall record of 22-10. Like the Falcons, the Panthers clinched the automatic WNIT bid by winning the Big South Conference regular-season conference title with a record of 16-4. Halfhill is thankful to be continuing her time in a Falcon uniform, but said
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she is competing.” Since then her career has soared, achieving various accolades along the way. She advanced to NCAA regionals in 2012 and 2013, placing 18th in 2012 and 12th in 2013, along with finishing fifth at the MAC championships in 2012 producing a score of 9.600 on vault, a 9.775 on uneven bars, 9.725 on floor and a 38.650 in the all-around. Harrington was now becoming a centerpiece for the Falcons gymnastics team
NCAA From Page 7 game, there is nobody in that bracket to stop them from getting to the Elite Eight at least. Florida is another team who has a manageable road to the Final Four. With the uncertainty of Kansas center Joel Embid, there is nobody with the depth, scoring or experience to beat them in the South Region, except for Kansas, if Wiggins dominates. Duke is the last high seed with an easy road to the Elite Eight. If Iowa defeats Tennessee Wednesday night, I don’t see the Blue Devils, led by Jabari Parker, losing until the Elite Eight. While some teams have easy roads, no team in the bracket will have a more difficult journey than undefeated Wichita State, as they will need to go through teams like Louisville, Kentucky, Saint Louis and then either Duke or Michigan in the Elite Eight.
her team will take not being selected into the NCAA tournament as a challenge to prove themselves. “It’s exciting to play High Point on Thursday and we have the chance to make a run,” Halfhill said. “If we win the WNIT then, hey, look at us, the 65th best team in the nation. You’ve got to take it as a positive.” Roos said she is familiar with High Point’s program,
being that she applied to and was offered a job years ago as an assistant coach at the university. She said as soon as the announcement came out, she downloaded every game of High Point’s and started watching them this morning. Both Roos and Halfhill said they were excited to be coming back to the Stroh Center on Thursday. Roos said that fan emails revealed that the Falcon faithful may be just as
and was continuing to make a statement as one of the upand-coming key gymnasts for the program. Despite the national placements, Harrington doesn’t just look at the personal achievements. She loves the competitiveness, and the love of the sport which keeps her fighting strong each meet. “I love everything about gymnastics ... I think it was in my blood because both my parents were gymnasts so I just loved it from day one,” Harrington said. “It is that feeling showing off what I have ... accomplished to other people that don’t really
see it all that much ... I just love that.” With the clock ticking down in Harrington’s senior year, she looks to etch her final mark into the Falcons program, one that everyone will remember. “It is so hard for me talking about being a senior because I never want to be done with gymnastics ever,” said Harrington. “I love it so much and I have a such huge passion for it. I think that’s the main thing I want people to remember is how much I truly love this sport and had a passion for what I did and just had fun doing what I love to do.”
There are plenty of teams that can bust your bracket in this year’s tournament. North Dakota State is one of them. They score at such a high clip that it is almost unbelievable. They score 76 points a game but shoot an unreal 50 percent from the field as well. They could easily beat Oklahoma and if they get hot they can make a run to the Sweet 16 to meet Arizona. In that same region, Baylor may be the scariest six seed in the tournament. Baylor’s size inside mixed with three point specialist Brady Heslip is scary. If Heslip doesn’t shoot well that is a different story because the Bears struggle on offense, but if he gets hot it will be fun to watch. That inside outside combination could carry the Bears to the Sweet 16 maybe even the Elite Eight. Last, but certainly not least, Stephen F. Austin. They are a poor man’s VCU, and it is only fitting that they play VCU in the first round. Everyone knows VCU but what people don’t
know is that the Stephen F. Austin’s defense may be better than the Rams. If they can beat VCU they can definitely scare UCLA, and I would not be surprised to see them challenge Florida in the Sweet 16 if they make it that far. One last rule to live by, never pick any Mountain West Conference teams. That means no New Mexico or San Diego State no matter how tempting. Both were big reasons in which I came in second in my pool last year. I now live by something I read in a bleacher report article: “Friends don’t let friends pick MWC teams,” so I’m telling you friends don’t pick a MWC team. Don’t stress too much over your bracket though, this is the best time of the year. It’s meant to be spent with people you care about watching the best tournament in all of sports. Enjoy the memories that will surely come and remember to submit your brackets to the BG News Sports department by noon on Thursday to be entered in our pool.
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Employees needed to perform light production work w/ flex hours. Must work at least 15 hrs per week, can be FT, many BGSU students work here, easy walk from campus! Pay is $7.95/hr. Pick up application at: Advanced Specialty Products,Inc. 428 Clough St, BG, OH. SUMMER OF YOUR LIFE! CAMP WAYNE FOR GIRLS -Children's summer camp, Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania 6/21 - 8/17. If you love children and want a caring, fun environment, we need Counselors, Instructors and other staff for our summer camp. Interviews on the BGSU campus - March 20th. Select The Camp That Selects The Best Staff! Call 1.215.944.3069 or apply at: www.campwaynegirls.com
SUMMER Work For STUDENTS! Want people willing to learn to work on wood floors including gym floors. Starts end of May 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 train you in all areas of work, $10/hr w/ approx 40-50hrs/wk, 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.
For Rent **2014-2015 s.y. now renting 930 E. Wooster & 315 E.Merry St. 6 BR s over 3 allowed, also more, Avail now & NY, 1 & 2 BR apts. See cartyrentals.com or 353-0325 1BR apt & 3BR apt, near BGSU, $475/mo & $850/mo, avail Fall. Call 419-352-5882. 2 & 3 BR apts & townhouses avail May & Aug, 419-409-1110 www.rutterdudleyrentals.com 3BR house, 939 N. Prospect, W/D, dishwasher, new carpet, max occup 3, $675/mo +utils. Avail May, call/text 419-601-0781.
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BG Apts - 818/822 2nd St. 2BR apts avail May or August, $500-$510 + utils, 12 mo lease. www.BGApartments.com 419-352-8917 Eff, 1 & 2 BR s, Houses avail May/Aug. For more info call 419-354-9740 or email: glrentals77@gmail.com Furn. room, freedom of house, TV, W/D, clean & quiet, $250/mo w/ $100 dep. Call 419-354-6117. Houses for rent, 4-5 BR, 2 baths, between campus & downtown, $1500/mo, call 419-340-2500. May 2014 - 12 month lease: 322 E. Court - 1BR - $450/mo. August 2014 - 12 month lease: 322 E. Court - 1BR - $440/mo. 525 Manville - 3BR - $720/mo. 605 Fifth St -A - 3BR - $660/mo. www.BGApartments.com 419-352-8917 Now leasing 2014-2015 SY, 220 Napoleon Rd - 1BR, $400-$415 + elec. 815/803 Eighth St -2BR, $500-$515 + gas & elec. 130 E Washington -1BR, 2BR & 1BR w/ study- $410-660 +all utils. Call 419-354-6036. Roommate needed to share furn house close to campus, flex lease option, $300/mo + shared utils, pets ok, call 419-308-7763.
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Shamrock Studios Leases avail now, summer BGforNews & fall, starting at $445, includes: 1 column (1.68”) by 4” all util, cable, fully furnished, WiFi, cats allowed, call 354-0070 or ShamrockBG.com
Where Comfort & Convenience “Sam B’s is our Main Priority
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consistently serves the best food between Toledo and Columbus.”
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