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THE BG NEWS Tuesday
November 3, 2009
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Loosening up for the season
University changes policy after analyzing its effect on transfer students By Anthony Phillips Reporter
The Falcons Gymnastics team stays limber in our campus photo section | Page 3
PEEKING INTO THE
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City and state issues affect everyone
THEATER’S
88 TH SEASON
Student voter turnout shouldn’t only happen when national issues are on the line, as voiced in our staff editorial | Page 4
Continuing the health care debate Guest columnist Patrick Saunders responds to faculty columnist Phil Schurrer’s column, stating his reasons why health care should be for everyone | Page 4
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Seniors no longer punished when taking 1000-level courses
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Voters in Maine will decide today whether or not to repeal a constitutional amendment that endorses marital rights for gay couples | Page 7
Taking on Buffalo
SPORTS
Check out previews of tonight’s football game between the Falcons and the Bulls of Buffalo | Page 5
Theater and film department showcases upcoming student productions By Ashley Wonkovich Reporter
he theater and film department is in the midst of its 88th season and has an exciting upcoming year planned. From the beginning of the 1920s, the University has been performing and showcasing many different plays and films, and this season is no different. Two productions, one play and one musical have already taken place. There has also been one film showing. The next show, “Don Quixote,” will take place at 3 p.m. Nov. 6 and Nov. 8 at Kobacker Hall in the Moore Musical Arts Center. Department Chair Ronald Shields said he was excited for this and other upcoming fall opera. “In early November, we will collaborate with the College of Musical Arts and the MadCap Puppet Company of Cincinnati to produce two operas inspired by Cervantes’ novel ‘Don Quixote’,” Shields said. The biggest change that has taken place in the department is the opportunity for students to major in the field of film, instead of just theater. “I joined the department in 1986. At that time, the department focused on aspects of theater and was called the
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See THEATRE | Page 2
FALL 2009 THEATER & FILM SHOWINGS SHOWS: “Don Quixote” 3 p.m. Nov. 6 and Nov. 8 “The Importance of Being Earnest” Dec. 3-6 “Jump/Cut” Feb. 4-7 “Almost Maine” Feb. 25-28 “Working” March 25-28 “Mother Courage and her Children” April 15-18 FILMS: “Fully Awake: The Black Mountain College Experience” today “The Quorum” Nov. 10
Seniors are not being penalized for taking 1000-level courses unlike in the old three-digit system. In previous years, if a senior took a then-100-level course, they would need an extra credit hour to graduate. Senior Lauren Trombley said in her position, the policy change is really good. This is Trombley’s third year at the University. The only reason she is a senior now is because of her Advanced Placement credits
from high school. “I am taking two 1000-level courses this semester,” Trombley said. Under the old policy, Trombley would need to take two more credit hours to graduate, on top of the required 122 for a bachelor’s degree. The change in the docking policy came from the undergraduate council, which is comprised of faculty representatives from every college and department on campus, including Firelands and the library. Barb Henry, assistant vice president of advising and aca-
USG creates list of issues with hope of completion by end of semester By Matt Liasse Reporter
The Undergraduate Student Government had a quiet meeting last night, but discussed some key points. President Sundeep Mutgi and Vice President Kevin Basch both encouraged the members of USG to keep up with their hard work and stay focused through the holiday season and spring semester. “It’s easy to check out early,” Basch said. “We want to make sure we finish [our terms] strong.”
Sundeep Mutgi USG President
Basch announced a possible bowling night and a retreat in January in order for members to gather together and discuss different issues they are working on.
See USG | Page 2
Election anxieties take center stage at city council meeting By Christine Talbert Reporter
The audience was buzzing about today’s election at last night’s City Council meeting. Police officers in the corner chatted about how relieved they would be once the talk about Issue 3 dies down, rerunning and newly-running candidates walked around the room offering handshakes and “good luck” comments to their opponents and peers. 2nd Ward candidate Rob Emmelhainz, a University senior, asked fellow senior Jacob Redfern, the current 1st Ward council member, how he was feeling about today’s election. “I will not be able to sleep tonight,” Redfern said, as both
“I will not be able to sleep tonight.” Jacob Redfern | Councilman chatted about how anxious and excited they were for the results. 2nd Ward Councilman John Zanfardino, who is running for re-election, ran his first city council meeting as president after taking the place of Megan Newlove, who formerly represented the 3rd Ward, after her term ended this past week. Mayor John Quinn was not present at the meeting and had a stand-in give his report, which only included that the position
See COUNCIL | Page 2
STUDENTS GET DEALS FOR PAINTBALL
PEOPLE ON THE STREET
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WHAT’S TICKING YOU OFF?
“[insert name here] is laying in bed, trying to forget the hurt and anger, wondering if life is worth living anymore.” Behold, a prime example of what to avoid becoming online – the Debbie/Donnie Downer. Facebook and Twitter, as well as any other online forums, should be used for witty and whimsical postings. Keep it light. People want to hear about the bar fight you witnessed over a Nickelback song or the guy at Starbucks with the misspelled tattoo, not the epic fail your life has turned into. Save the sorrow for your diary.
MAKE A ‘SPLAT’: Freshman Adam Couture gets information about Spatterpark Paintball games from Rainier Reyes who is a sales associate for the park. The tickets are $5 individually if they are bought from Reyes on campus but to buy them from the park they are $25 for the same services. “It’s a really good deal for students,” Reyes said. He will be in the Union Oval today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. selling the student tickets.
What would you like to see made into a play?
VAL LITANI Sophomore, Journalism
“The Pamela and Tommy Lee honeymoon video.” | Page 4
demic success, said the change came about last year when the council looked at the transfer student policies. Transfer students may have to take 1000-level courses in their senior year at the University because the institutions they transfer from may not have offered them. “[The policy change] came up with that context, but we were immediately able to see it in the broader context of its impact on all students at BGSU,” Henry
See CREDIT | Page 2
CITY BRIEF Elections today on local/state issues and Bowling Green City Council candidates.
WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT ■
State decisions:
Issue 1: Bonds for veteran compensation Issue 2: Livestock care standard bond Issue 3: Placing casinos in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Toledo ■
City decisions:
Income tax: Additional .08 percent (2 percent total) added to city’s general fund for three years beginning in 2010 School District (two can be elected): Bruce Jeffers, Eric Myers, Ellen Scholl City Council (one can be elected from each ward): 1st Ward: Republican Mark Hollenbaugh and Democrat Jacob Redfern 2nd Ward: Independent Rob Emmelhainz, Democrat John Zanfardino 3rd Ward: Democrat Michael Aspacher, Republican Roger Mazzarella 4th Ward: Republican Michael Frost Note: Residents living only within their respected ward can vote for that candidate. For example, a citizen living in the 3rd Ward can only vote for Aspacher or Mazzarella and no one else. Council at-Large (two can be elected): Republican William Herald , Democrat Joel Kuhlman, Republican Robert McOmber
WHEN TO VOTE Residents can visit the polls from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE TO VOTE Students who live north of Wooster Street and east of Main Street (excluding Harshman and Kreischer quadrangles) are within the 1st Ward. They can vote at the Union or at the Ridge Street School. Students can call the Wood County Board of Elections at 419-354-9120 or visit http:// www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/pollinglocation. aspx?page=361 to find out what ward they live in and what polling station they can visit. Source: Wood County Board of Elections
CHRISTINA MCGINNIS | THE BG NEWS
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