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Students test potential Blackboard replacement Select classes partake in trial run of new Canvas learning management system so University faculty, students can discuss its pros, cons By Dominic Binkley Reporter
currently using Canvas in two of her classes, said she volunteered to test the system because she thinks the University needs to get away from Blackboard because of its “clumsiness.” New features that improve organization — like a calendarbased schedule that groups due dates for every class into one place and a new grade book feature — are areas Ekstrand said are an
Some students and faculty are currently testing Canvas, a learning management system that could possibly replace the University’s aging Blackboard system this fall. So far, 78 faculty members and 120 courses have begun the pilot test, which will last until the end of spring semester. Victoria Ekstrand, an instructor
“We’re so used to either straight Facebook style communication or we’re used to email and this is kind of like a hybrid between the two and I think that’s the hard part.”
students need in order to prove they completed work, and a new system of communication, which resembles that of a social networking site, are why Ekstrand said Canvas might not be the right fit. “Some of it may just be getting used to the new environment,
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improvement over Blackboard. But while there are some things to like about Canvas, Ekstrand
said it still needs more work. Concerns with the lack of a paper trail, which Ekstrand said
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To increase variety, options and space, the Union will experience an overhaul before this fall. The plan is to “rip it out” and “start over,” with an anticipated opening day of Aug. 10, said Mike Paulus, director of Dining Services. The project would be self-funded by Dining Services and would not raise student tuition. The Falcon’s Nest will be completely renovated and three new venues will be added, he said. A dining advisory board, consisting of 25 people who reached out to 642 students to vote, selected the top three choices the students voted for, Paulus said. The top three were Chick-fil-A, Papa John’s and Panda Express, which may replace Wendy’s, 2.Mato 2.Night and Zona Mexicana, respectively. Wendy’s contract expires in May, Paulus said. The three venues are not yet official, he said.
*This is meant as an illustration of the possible changes to the Falcon’s Nest at the Union and is not to scale. The actual changes will be voted on later this month and have not been officially determined.
Students can utilize deals, discounts at local eateries By Molly McNamara Reporter
Even with two brand new dining facilities on campus, it can often prove challenging to resist the temptation of local restaurants the city has to offer. Straying from a meal plan swipe and reaching into often shallow college budget pockets, however, can be tough. Luckily, many restaurants offer specials students may not know about. Some places even offer a discount particularly for University students, such as Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders on Main Street. Every Thursday, Mancino’s holds a “College ID” special and students with a valid college ID receive a 20 percent discount on their entire dine-in order. Along with this student special, Mancino’s offers a variety of other daily deals, including a large one-item pizza for $6 on Fridays and two medium pizzas for $10 on Saturdays. Around the corner, on Wooster Street, Dave’s Cosmic Subs offers a deal for those with
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a case of the “Mondays,” said employee Dave Riesberg. “Every person who comes in on Mondays gets to spin the wheel, and no matter what, there is some sort of prize for every customer,” Riesberg said. “It can be a free sub, brownie, 10 to 20 percent off their order or a number of other things.” Speedy Burrito, located behind Domino’s on Wooster Street, utilizes its Facebook page to attract customers with deals and discounts. Owner Rick Cruz often posts
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ITHRAN KANOYTON, senior, was up on stage with “psychological illusionist” Joshua Seth as he guessed the name of the person Ithran was thinking of. Seth hosted a mind reading show Tuesday night in the Union Ballroom. He was nominated as both Best Male Artist and Best Live Novelty Artist of 2012 by Campus Activities Magazine.
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A drug violation was reported in Kreischer Ashley. 2:21 A.M.
An alcohol violation was reported near Court and Manville streets. 4:06 A.M.
Matthew A. Benedetti, of Copley, Ohio, was cited for drug abuse/marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia in Kreischer Ashley. 4:10 A.M.
Michael W. Gallagher, of Parma Heights, Ohio, was cited for drug paraphernalia in Kreischer Ashley. 3:34 P.M.
Criminal damage was reported in University Lot 1. 6:33 P.M.
An ambulance assistance was reported at the Union.
CANVAS From Page 1 but then there’s a piece of me that thinks that there might not be enough and that we might not be ready,” Ekstrand said. “We’re so used to either straight Facebook style communication or we’re used to email and this is kind of like a hybrid between the two. and I think that’s the hard part.” Ekstrand also showed concern that Instructure, the designers of the Canvas, created the system from a student perspective rather than from a professor’s perspective. Sophomore Br it t Fuhrmann, who is currently testing Canvas, also said the system has pros and cons. Student concerns have
NEST From Page 1 “There were issues raised with the selected three, so we’re reviewing the selected three,” Paulus said. “We want to continue to improve and offer variety and selectivity for our students.” The issues have been shared with the administration, but no decision has been made on how to proceed. Gale Swanka, Union director, agreed with Paulus. Dining Services should assess “whether the options that are down there are better meeting the needs of the campus community,” she said. There are also plans to increase the Falcon’s Nest’s size to address “issues with [its] congestion and throughput,” Paulus said. Swanka said she noticed an increase in Union traffic due to changes in meal plans and supported the idea of a change. “There’s a concern that it just doesn’t move fast sometimes,” she said.
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A physical fight was reported at Falcon Heights. 4:17 A.M.
Todd A. Haddox, of Elyria, Ohio, was cited for disorderly conduct/fighting and drug abuse in Falcon Heights. 4:20 A.M.
Gary Vanness Galbreath, of Cleveland, was cited for disorderly conduct/fighting in Falcon Heights. 1:08 P.M.
A simple assault was reported in Kreischer/Darrow. 3:34 P.M.
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Kiara Monet Kenerly, of Bowling Green, was cited for criminal mischief/tampering with a safety device in Harshman Chapman. 3:20 P.M.
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arisen due to confusing navigation and excessive notifications, which students can choose to receive through email, text message or social networking websites, Fuhrmann said. “[Canvas] sends a ton of emails when anyone updates or writes on the discussion board so I get like five emails a day saying that Canvas has been updated,” she said. Fuhrmann also said she would rather email her professors than use the Canvas discussion board, which displays every class member’s comments. But despite some concerns, Barbara Stasa, special product manager for the University’s Information Technology Services, said one of Canvas’ benefits is it’s completely web-based, which allows for Instructure to
easily improve their product through frequent updates. These updates are based on the feedback Instructure receives from students and faculty across the country, Stasa said. “[Instructure] has a website with a Canvas community where you can post features or enhancements that you would like to see and then other people can vote on it along with all of the other universities who are using Canvas,” she said. The University will make the final decision on whether to move forward with Canvas after reviewing three surveys, which will be administered to students and faculty throughout the semester, Stasa said. Until that decision is made, Canvas is strictly a pilot test, she said.
This especially affects students who are looking to buy only one or two items, Swanka said. “Because of the two AllYou-Care-to-Eat dining halls, people who are looking to spend retail dollars are coming here,” she said. “The visibility of everything that’s in there could be improved.” The renovation plans include taking down the walls in the Nest, which may obstruct maneuverability and the ability to see the options available, Swanka said. Also anticipated is a relocation of The Greenery to The Pub, to combine the two, Paulus said. The Greenery kitchen would then just focus on catering. “It’s not easy to serve people in the kitchen they have there,” Swanka said about the Pub’s kitchen, referring to its small size. Paulus and Swanka both said another current discussion is moving the Union computer lab to the game room, moving the game room to The Greenery and turning the lab into a kitchen. Since The Greenery and
The Pub would be combined, there is also a plan to increase the space in The Pub for more tables, Swanka said. Sophomore Summer Mahlman said she is looking forward to the changes. “It’s good because more people will be eating in the Union,” she said. Mahlman said she is most excited about the prospect of a Chick-fil-A, but “Papa John’s is always good too.” She also said she likes the possible changes involving The Pub and The Greenery. “Since a lot of people know where The Pub is, it’ll be bigger and more accessible,” Mahlman said. As for The Greenery space, “they’ll have more space for videogames and more people will be able to hang out,” she said. The final scope of the project will be voted upon in February, Paulus said. “As soon as everyone walks away [for summer], that’s when we start busting it up,” he said. “It needs to be done if we’re going to grow ... If we’re going to do anything, now is the time to do it.”
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DeWalt cordless driver and DeWalt cord saw from his unlocked van within the 500 block of E. Napoleon Road sometime since Jan. 27. They were valued at $250 and $200, respectively. 10:57 A.M.
Robert S. Taylor, 32, of Bowling Green, was arrested for receiving stolen property near East Poe and North Prospect streets. He was lodged at the Wood County Justice Center.
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Nine dollars in change were reported stolen overnight from an unlocked vehicle in an unlocked garage within the 700 block of S. Summit St. 2:45 P.M.
A juvenile was reported to be found with a small baggie of marijuana at Bowling Green High School. 5:02 P.M.
Complainant reported a Garmin GPS, a textbook and a jewelry making kit stolen from an unlocked vehicle within the 200 block of N. Prospect St. sometime in the three previous days. They were valued at $75, $90 and $30, respectively.
William McKinley Graves III, 21, of Toledo, was arrested for trafficking drugs near Elm and 2nd streets. He was lodged in the Wood County Justice Center. Joshua A. Davidson, 21, of Toledo, was arrested for complicity to trafficking drugs and lodged at the Wood County Justice Center.
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A door was reportedly kicked in during the weekend within the 1000 block of Fairview Ave. The damage to the door jamb was valued at $100.
BUCK From Page 1 statuses on the restaurant’s page with trivia questions people can answer to win a free “pick of the day.” On Jan. 20, he even posted “Free tacos for BGSU freshmen today!” “The Facebook page brings in about 60 percent more customers, and students patronize Speedy Burrito for our delicious, fresh burritos and tacos sold at a nominal price,” Cruz said. A new and popular spot, The Oasis on Wooster Street, is widely known by students for its expansive menu. It includes Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean and a number of American foods that can be purchased at an “on a budget” price. “Their food is wel l priced, considering how
Tiffany L. Roberts, 23, of Bowling Green, was cited for telecommunications harassment within the 400 block of E. Napoleon Road.
much t hey of fer,” said senior Adam Murray, an ROTC student. “You get 50 percent off your whole pick-up order when you show your militar y ID, so needless to say I eat there often.” Local deals aren’t limited to only restaurants; many local bars offer food specials, too. Among these is Reverend’s Bar and Grill on Wooster Street. “We’ve got food specials every night of the week people can come in for, but definitely our two most popular are our ‘build your own burger,’ with up to four toppings on Wednesdays for $5.95, and our 10 wings for $5.95 on Sundays,” said owner Griffin Jones. Zigg y Zoomba’s on Wooster Street offers its own list of specials, including half-off appetizers Monday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. “The half-off appetiz-
Tiffany Pilar Kidd, 31, of Toledo, was cited for assured clear distance ahead in an injury-causing accident near Wooster and Manville streets.
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Michael Wenig, 22, of Cygnet, Ohio, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia within the 800 block of 4th St.
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ers are pretty popular and people seem to love them, but our most popular night has to be Wednesdays, when we have 25 cent wings all night,” bartender Kelly Pulskamp said. Beckett’s and City Tap, both on Main Street, are on the list of bars offering food specials as well. Beckett’s features a Mexican night on Wednesdays, offering 50-cent and 75-cent tacos, and City Tap has a buy one, get one free special on burgers every Tuesday. The local bars and restaurants offer these specials, in part, so students can take advantage and save cash, but still be able to get a taste of the city.
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CHLOE SPENCER Freshman, Middle Childhood Education
Media’s political spin affects support of movements MEAGAN WARD COLUMNIST
There’s nothing more fascinating about the United States than when citizens come together, uniting for something they believe in. The ability for the people to assemble is a democratic freedom, America’s practice. It is guaranteed to us in the First Amendment, but what the First Amendment specifically cites is the freedom to peaceful assembly. The Constitution also guarantees the right to petition the government, which is crucial for our capitalist democracy. Yet, what happens when the petition and assembly of the people is not peaceful, but in fact, a nuisance to the country? This is exactly what occurred beginning on Sept. 17, 2011, when the Occupy Wall Street movement and mass protest began. What began in New York City soon spread like wildfire across cities all over the country. It has continued five months and its negative effects are escalating. This becomes evident when one looks at one of hundreds of occurrences, like Occupy Oakland’s protest Saturday, that led to the arrests of about 400 protestors. Suddenly, this seemingly unproblematic protest spun out of control, with protestors breaking into city hall, throwing rocks and glass bottles at the police, graffiti spraying the city and even burning an American flag. The mass chaos ended with charges ranging from failure to disperse to vandalism, and resulted in the injury of at least three police officers and one protestor. The issues that have arisen from the Occupy movement have been rarely brought up or looked at negatively. Their movement is accepted by the president, along with The Associated Press. Despite the police-documented violence, sex, drugs and crimes that occur at Occupy movements across America, these are overlooked as the media shines a happy light on the movement and its constitutional rights. What’s even more frustrat-
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ing is the comparison of the Occupy movement to the Tea Party movement. To my knowledge, there have been virtually no crimes committed by Tea Party members and their rallies are peaceful and patriotic, while Occupiers are committing disturbing crimes and their rallies have ended in injury and criminal charges. The two can simply not be compared. The Tea Party is practicing peaceful assembly and petitioning the government on issues it firmly believes in. The Occupy movement is no longer a peaceful assembly, and its issues being brought up in a light that its members firmly believe in is hard to see. A majority of its members lack the answers to the simple question “What are you protesting for?” For being so peaceful in its rallies, it’s a surprise that most of the media coverage on the Tea Party movement is so negative. The Tea Party has been rejected by the Obama Administration. In fact, Vice President Joe Biden stated in 2011 that the Tea Party members were acting “like terrorists.” They are also noted to be “racists” for no factual reason. The Tea Party also acted as a scapegoat for the January 2011 Arizona tragedy, when a gunman killed six individuals and critically wounded Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Beginning with Paul Krugman, a New York Times columnist, a liberal media hysteria ensued, blaming conservatives for creating a climate of hate in the country which incited the murder. Tea Party members like Sarah Palin and noted conservative radio show host Glenn Beck were getting blamed for this heinous act of hatred. Another example of the Tea Party’s negative media spin occurred during the days of the passage of President Barack Obama’s Health Care Reform Bill. Seemingly staged, the Democratic Congress purposely paraded through the tea party crowd gathered in Washington, protesting in opposition of the bill, stating it was unconstitutional. With cameras in sight in hopes that a Tea Party mem-
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MADI PERRUCCI Freshman, Early Childhood Education
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Campus librarians deserve more credit Rarely have I felt more compelled to write to the editor of a paper in response to the opinions of a featured writer — specifically the recent critique of the Jerome Library. In the op-ed piece, the author invests a good deal of energy carefully crafting a melodramatic scenario in which the deplorable phenomenon of intellectual elitism pervades the halls of our beloved campus. And when she finally presents us with the smoking gun, we realize that it is not a gun at all. Over the years I have had the good fortune of knowing many librarians, here
Abortion is needed, should not be outlawed I think in the “pro-life vs. pro-choice” argument something is taken for granted, if not completely overlooked. Someone who is prochoice is portrayed as someone in favor of the woman’s right to choose whether or not to abort a fetus. However, I don’t think any woman, regardless of political affiliation or moral
in the city, University and elsewhere; none have carried the designer handbags or live the life of privilege the author describes. Most, however, do work tirelessly — and often thanklessly — to ensure patrons’ access to information and materials is as reliable and efficient as possible. I am certain that, had she contemplated for a moment the challenges facing those individuals charged with facilities maintenance (library, campus grounds, or otherwise), she would realize that many of the conventions she so eagerly decries actually have legitimate, functional reasons for their existence and implementa-
tion. Had the author taken a moment to investigate further before voicing her opinion, she might have seen that her ostentatious claims have little grounding in reality. The author might have also observed that the illustrious “staff entrance” doors she so eagerly uses are probably the least convenient for library patrons. Moreover, her erratic transitions into questions of how an individual navigates community spaces (sidewalks?) in a modern era only muddled her argument further. I’ll put it simply: If the grounds crew had plotted every possible course between buildings with con-
crete walkways, we would have no grass. If campus had no concrete walkways, we would have to endure walking through soggy, muddy fields (I suspect that her shoes — designer or otherwise — might not be up for the task) during the rainier times of the year. Therefore, we have a little of both. Ultimately the conflict the author depicts exists mostly inside of her head, and her contribution to The BG News is yet another example of a student journalist manufacturing scandal where there is none.
beliefs, would take such a decision any less seriously than a woman of the opposite beliefs. I feel that the archetypal rightist argument that abortion is abhorrent really only addresses one facet of the issue. If we were to hypothetically outlaw abortion, the only thing it would change is the legality of the procedure. The demand for abortions would remain, and if they were no longer legal, many
women would be forced to endure the agony and danger of back-alley abortions. In that case, the fetus will die, but so too does the mother — more often than not because of either massive blood loss or infection. If the ultimate goal behind the religious right’s argument is saving lives, then we would actually save more lives by keeping abortion clean and legal. If we brand it as a simple choice between good and
evil, we devalue the issue. The factors that cause unplanned or unwanted pregnancies are societal and economic ones. To end the need for abortion, these issues need to be addressed, because if we simply outlaw abortion, we’re only chopping one head off the proverbial hydra.
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Movies may cause, relieve stress CHRISTINA GREEN COLUMNIST
“I don’t watch movies to think; I watch movies to be entertained.” These are the words spoken by a friend of mine after not understanding the plot of “Fight Club.” Although I was (and I remain) appalled by her disinterest in the film, that hasty remark got me thinking.
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Why do I watch movies? Surely, despite my friend’s blasphemous comment, “Fight Club” is entertaining. But what does that mean? Webster defines entertainment as “amusement or diversion.” Amusement is a pleasurable diversion, or entertainment. A diversion is something that diverts or amuses. And to divert is to give pleasure to, especially by distracting the attention from what burdens or distresses. So, entertainment is amusement, and amuse-
ment is diversion from stress (although it all seems very circular). Entertainment is, essentially, a stress reliever. This is good, and it explains our differing views about the entertainment value of “Fight Club.” I understood the movie, even though it required thought, so I was able to enjoy it. My friend, however, didn’t understand the film, which caused stress for her, making it impossible for her to be entertained. That’s one problem solved.
But it raises new questions. Why do we spend so much of our time being entertained? We couldn’t possibly require so much stress relief. Furthermore, entertainment is not the only way to relieve stress. Something as simple as petting a cat or a dog reduces blood pressure and relieves stress. So why do we spend so much time passively absorbing movies and television?
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Social media helps journalism thrive ALEX ALUSHEFF SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR
Whenever I’m asked about my major, people scoff at my response. “Journalism! Bah! That’s a dying field,” they would say. Well, that’s just not true. Journalism, I would argue, has expanded and evolved. With the advent of social networking, people have become bombarded by news. When I was promoted to Social Media Editor this semester at The BG News, I had to experiment with networking and promotion. My job is essentially to promote our website and news stories on Facebook and Twitter in hope for more followers, likes and website views. So, yes, I am the one spamming the University’s Facebook with stories. This new position has given me a new appreciation for how news has had to adapt and
your friends posting statuses on Facebook. Same with Joe Paterno’s death. While I personally like CNN. com, I usually find out about bigger news through my social media feed before I can do further research. Seeing as social networking has become a big player in spreading news, it validates my new position and proves journalism is thriving. Since I began my editor position, BGnews.com has received more views and our Facebook and Twitter pages have become more active amongst our subscribers. By shifting our focus more on social media and networking, our paper has noticed overall improvements. And that’s only just the beginning. We’re flirting with different ways to promote ourselves and think outside the box in order to attract more viewers.
I promised my editors at the beginning of the semester that I would promote the heck out of us on the Internet in order to better the site, and if you want to get philosophical and mushy about this, I guess you can apply our tactics to your own life. Self-promotion can only help you, be it in your job or life. If you branch out and experiment with new ideas, you just might find what you were seeking. Oh, and if you’re still reading this, please like The BG News on facebook.com/bgviews! It makes my job easier, and you can say, “Hey, I know the annoying spammer that runs the Facebook now, because I read his mediocre column in the paper! Like!”
Andrew Breitbart offered a $100,000 reward for anyone who could prove this and no one could come up with any evidence that it happened. Although it was front page news all over the media, there was no proof. In April 2010, a CBS news story described the Tea Party the following way: “They’re White. They’re older. And they’re angry.” A July 2010 story by USA Today labeled the Tea Party this way: “They are overwhelmingly white and Anglo, although a scat-
tering of Hispanics, Asian Americans and African Americans combine to make up almost one-fourth of their ranks.” A quick reference of 2010 U.S. Census data indicated 72.4 percent of the population is Caucasian. Despite clear attempts to label the Tea Party, this data shows they are simply a clear representation of the American population. Therefore, the Occupy movement should be labeled as a majority of “angry Caucasians, along with a sprinkling of other
ethnicities making up onefourth of the group.” Labeling it in any other way would indicate that the Occupy movement isn’t aligned with the American population, and therefore, not really the 99 percent its members claim to be. What happened to the civility and balance in the news media? Are journalists not held to a code of ethics to seek and report the truth?
were good, or how hot whoever was in that episode, any benefit from watching it is over. There are no lasting benefits when you watch something in this manner. If all we ever do is mindlessly decide whether or not we enjoyed the thing we just watched without asking ourselves why or utilizing what we’ve been fed, then we are not only wasting our time, but we are weakening our capacity to effectively judge and interpret the information we take in. We
decrease our media literacy. I’m not saying “Glee” is a waste of time. There are numerous things we can learn from the show that we can incorporate into our own lives and benefit from. Take, for example, the relationship between characters Becky Jackson and Sue Sylvester. We can use this relationship to re-evaluate the way we treat people in our lives who have down syndrome or that we label as disabled.
But most of us don’t do this, and we are becoming mindless slaves to the entertainment industry. We can’t continue to just consume and consume (“Fight Club,” anyone?) information and then not do anything with what we’ve been fed. We need to actively engage in what we usually passively absorb.
WARD From Page 4 ber would become violent, the mainstream media ran with the claims that a Caucasian Tea Party member spit on Congressman Cleaver, a black male, while he walked to cast his vote on the Health Care Bill. This incident was made viral by news media with The New York Times, The Huffington Post, and The Associated Press noting the spitting incident did indeed take place.
GREEN From Page 4 Does entertainment, being a diversion, really mean that we aren’t supposed to think about it? We all need to ask ourselves this question: “Why do we watch the things we watch?” Take “Glee,” for example. Watching it every week is OK. But when the hour is up and you’ve discussed with your friends the songs you thought
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compete with the changing tides the Internet has brought. We have become overwhelmed with so much news content — from professional news sites to blogs to Reddit — that it’s hard for us to filter what content we want. News sources have to compete with each other in order to get views. Journalists have to tweet live at events. We have to create a Web presence. We are constantly pushed to get the scoop on other papers. It’s not just about writing the story; it’s about throwing in the bells and whistles, too. With this higher demand placed on journalists, there is no way we can go out of business. If anything, we’re being forced to make ourselves more marketable, and I don’t think we can complain. So while there may be some set backs in print subscriptions, the online community is booming. Where do you get your news from? Facebook? Twitter? How did you all find out about the threat of SOPA and PIPA? Most likely through Google and
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The “season of giving” may have passed, but that doesn’t mean we should stop helping others. I can recall years ago at a Cleveland Browns football game seeing a homeless man asking for donations. His mantra was, “Can you spare any change? It’s the holidays.” At the time, little innocent ole me took this at face value and knew I should help people out during the Christmas season. But now that I’m older, I see the homeless man’s speech in a whole new light. Why couldn’t he have just said, “I’m a human being; can you spare any change?” I feel as if the holiday season hypnotizes people into giving, but it also creates a way of thinking that if there aren’t Christmas carols playing, you don’t have to help out. I’m not suggesting giving your life’s savings away to the needy; if you do that, you’ll be the one on the street next. Be mutually aware of what you are blessed with and the needs of your fellow man (or woman) all year round. But also use good judgment. I have heard plenty of stories involving sly hobos making off with a few hundred bucks each night. They made off with a little more than that; they took the common persons’ benefit of the doubt and traded it in for alcohol or whatever habit needed to be fulfilled. Using charity as a scam seems to be an age old occupation. I recall stories of people pocketing donations for the Red Cross, Toys For Tots and even the money given to the Haitian earthquake foundations. These acts make me doubt my faith in humanity. How could one knowingly steal money from a noble cause? It sucks to know people
can shut off their conscience and replace it with greed. But you can’t let that stop you from trying to be a good person. My solution: help the people around you, help the people you know, help the people whose stories you know and understand. To the homeless man walking around Toledo, give him a bag of burgers. To your struggling neighbor, pay off the family’s electric bill. To the elderly woman in the nursing home, listen to a few of her stories. To the little kid without a father, be a makeshift older sibling — someone he or she can look up to. Monetary gifts are nice and all, but they inspire greed. When you attack financial and emotional disparities at the base, you can fix the issue faster and with less chance of failure. I’ll end with a story that I believe can make every college student smile; an act of kindness which is directed at a group of financially struggling and stressed out students. It comes from the image-sharing website Imgur.com. A man, dressed in a hat and sunglasses, walked around the Columbia University campus with envelopes and a handsigned note attached. Inside each envelope was a $50 bill. The note read, in summary, that students should take some time off from studying and have fun with the people they love. We should appreciate how blessed we are. The “small token” of generosity was given by an alumnus who wanted to give back to his university on a person-to-person basis. He knew the students’ struggles and understood how much this contribution could help. This act of charity brought back my faith in humanity.
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Seniors Parker Hewit and Drew Preston Prestoon hope to lead their team to a successful season By Nick Juskewycz Reporter
In a sport like golf that includes both team and individual scores, it takes character and leadership to put together a team that strives for excellence. That is exactly what seniors Parker Hewit and Drew Preston bring to the Falcons. “I feel very privileged to play at the division one level,” Hewit said. “I am very humble to have this opportunity and we all love playing for each other.” In sports on any level, teams face adversity throughout the course of the season. What can really make someone a leader, however, is recognizing that the
adversity can be some of the most meaningful moments. “One of my worst tournaments was at Penn State,” Hewit said of the Rutherford Intercollegiate that took place in fall 2008. “But what was really special is that Drew finished third as a freshman in his first tournament. Even though we were playing a tournament where I could barely break 80, it was really special seeing Drew playing as well as he did.” Hewit and Preston, who have improved their season scoring averages by two to three strokes since their freshman years, are always seeking to get better year-round. “Growing up is always one of the
strongest points,” said Preston, who was captain and led the Falcons with a 73.27 average in the 20102011 season. “Anytime we have been pushed down we work right back up. It’s great working on my game over the summer and it’s great to do well for the others. At Austin Peay junior year, we set several records and all five guys shot a round under par.” Despite the similar values and work ethic that both Hewit and Preston share, both Falcons had different starting points for their golf careers. Hewit, from Westfield, Ohio, received golf clubs from his grand-
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You sometimes hear coaches say “I’d take five [insert player]s over one All-Star any day of the week,” when talking about one of their players with a blue-collar work ethic who knows no other gear than full-throttle. This type of player normally won’t always contribute loads of points, but will do anything in his or her power to help the team win. They are the first to dive on the floor for a loose ball, pass up a shot when their teammate has a better one and act as a vessel of confidence and resiliency during rough games or stretches of the season. For Coach Louis Orr, Scott Thomas is that player and then some. The senior encompasses all of the said traits, as he’s hardworking, selfless and a leader, along with the ability to score
loads of points. Evidence of this came just over two weeks ago against Kent State on the road. With the doldrums of a onepoint loss to Akron just three days prior still amid it, BG came out and got plowed by the Flashes in the first half, 47-29. Things were not looking good. That was until Thomas came out in the second half and decided to do something about it. After scoring just two points in the first half on a pair of free throws, Thomas paced BG’s 58-point scoring deluge in the second with 21, finishing with a game-high 23. Though the Falcons left Kent with the loss, they came along with droves of confidence to carry into their next matchup with the Flashes February 25. But, again, his ability to score is just the tip of the iceberg.
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BG heads home for two-game homestand Women’s basketball team, still without Curt Miller on the bench, first faces NIU By Michele Wysocki Assistant Sports Editor
The Falcons continue without their head coach on their bench. BG women’s basketball head coach Curt Miller has been cleared by doctors to coach. However, he can’t coach like he normally has. Associate head coach Jennifer Roos has taken over as head coach while Miller recovers. “He is resting around the clock, which is hard for him to do with his personality,” Roos said. “He is probably going to evolve his coaching style a little bit. He will definitely be a little bit calmer, but his passion will remain as high as ever.” Despite the hole in their roster, the Falcons managed to go 8-0 in January and they are scheduled to start February off against Northern Illinois University in the Stroh. “I’ve tried to really lean on our tri-captains, Danielle Havel, Jessica Slagle, and Chrissy Steffen … to get a good feel of how the
team is doing, emotionally, physically,” Roos said. Overall, NIU is 9-11 and 3-5 in the Mid-American Conference, with its most recent win at home against Kent State. NIU powered back on top with a 45-point second half to beat the Golden Flashes, 66-55. Leading the Huskies that game was Courtney Shelton, with 23 points, four rebounds and three assists. “We will have our work cut out for us because they will try to limit possessions and try to turn this game into a half court game,” Roos said. “We want to push the ball as fast as we can and make it an uptempo game.” The Falcons’ current 11-game win streak is the 11th double-digit streak in school history. Leading BG for the last two games was senior Jessica Slagle, with career busters across the board. She had a career-high point
game against Ball State with 22 points and her best of five steals and four assists. After that, she turned around and scored a team-high of 19 points at CMU. For her efforts she was named MAC Player of the Week. This is the first time in Slagle’s career she earned the honor. However, the Falcons have held on to the accolade for four out of the last five weeks. She is one of three Falcons who average double digits in points. Tied with Alexis Rogers at 11 points per game, they tail Chrissy Steffen by three points, who averages 14.4 per game. Rogers still holds first place in rebounding for BG. Wednesday is Ladies Night at the Stroh, in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. All girls and women will be admitted to the game for $6. Tipoff against NIU is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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BG men’s basketball to finish two-game road trip in Mich. By Ryan Satkowiak Sports Editor
After a turnover-plagued loss against Eastern Michigan, the BG men’s basketball team will hope to be more secure with the ball as it takes on Western Michigan on Wednesday night. The game will conclude a mini two-game road swing for the Falcons, who fell to 3-4 in the Mid-American Conference with their loss to the Eagles. The Falcons will hope a recent trend continues for them as they battle the Broncos. The last five games, dating back to a Jan. 14 loss against Kent State, the Falcons have alternated wins and losses. The Falcons have not lost two in a row since that game, and have yet to have a winning or losing streak of longer than two games so far this season. “Throughout the body of the game, I aways look at defense first, and you have to be able to defend and rebound consistently for 40 minutes,� said coach Louis
Orr. “The last couple of games we’ve done a better job, but you have to be consistent throughout the game. You can’t give up second shots and you have to get stops. “On the offensive end, you just have to make plays at the end. You can’t have empty possessions and you can’t turn the ball over.� Perhaps most importantly, BG has not been significantly outplayed by a MAC opponent this season. The Falcons’ most lopsided conference loss was five points — to both Kent State and Eastern Michigan — and the four MAC losses for BG have been by a combined 13 points. Citing the Eastern Michigan loss, Orr said the team needs to cut down on its mistakes if it wants to maintain a consistent level of success. “[Eastern] got 18 points off those 19 turnovers; that was probably what hurt us more than anything,� he said. “Our offense had too many empty possessions with those turnovers.�
Despite a sub-.500 overall record, the Broncos are tied for second in the MAC West with a 4-3 conference record. Much like BG, Western has been significantly better in its own building, posting a 9-0 record at University Arena, whereas it has only won once away from home. Also like the Falcons, Western has alternated wins and losses the last five games — coming off a win against Miami — and has a strong scoring presence throughout the lineup. Four players average double digit points for the Broncos, while a fifth, forward Nate Hutcheson, averages 9.9 points per game. “They’re usually a pretty physical team; their front line has some size,� Orr said. “A player who’s been playing well for them has been Shayne Whittington, who just started playing a little more for them the last couple of games.� While Whittingham averages only 4.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, the
6-foot-10 center has averaged 12.5 points and 12 rebounds per game the last two games for the Broncos. Of Western’s five leading scorers, four of them are 6-foot-3 or taller. In fact, the Broncos have only one player on the team shorter than 6-foot-2 — guard Mike Douglas, who is listed at an even 6-feet tall. “You have to match their physicality,� Orr said. “They play inside-out basketball; you have to deal with their post play and you have to go there and expect a close game.� While Western is one of the best rebounding teams in the league, it does struggle a bit with defense. The Broncos are the worst scoring defense in the MAC, giving up 71 points per game, and are middle of the road in shooting defense, ranking seventh in both field goal percent allowed and three-point shooting percent allowed. Wednesday’s game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in Kalamazoo.
BG Hockey earns praise for improvement in 2012 By Matt Nye Reporter
After the holiday break the BG hockey team improved its game. The Falcons stunned No. 2 Ohio State with two shootout victories and they went to Alaska-Fairbanks to split the series with them. This past weekend they earned a split against No. 13 Western Michigan, who was first place in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association standings. Coach Chris Bergeron said the team is now getting results for the hard work it puts in. “I think in the first half of the season we were thinking too much,� Bergeron said. “There is still a lot to do. I’m happy not for me, but for the players.�
Perrier on the Rise Freshman defenseman Marcus Perrier recorded an assist last series and now has six points on the season. His six points lead all Falcon defensemen in scoring. Jake Sloat is closest to Perrier with three points. Perrier is also the only defenseman to score a goal this season.
Hard to Find the Net The power-play is ranked last in the CCHA with converting on just 11.1 percent of chances. The series against Western Michigan didn’t improve this number one bit because the Falcons went 0-9 on power-play opportunities in the series. BG has gone three games without scoring on a powerplay. Over the three-game stretch, the Falcons are 0-14.
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The Falcons are used to beating the top teams in the CCHA this season. With the victory over Western Michigan, BG has two wins against teams, leading the CCHA. The high point of the upsets this season came with the two shootout wins against the Buckeyes.
Freshman Adam Berkle now has the team lead in game-winning goals with two on the season. Many Falcons have came up big and won the game with a goal. BG has six other players who have registered a game-winning goal this season.
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GOLF From Page 6 father at the age of five, when he began playing at Westfield Country Club two minutes away from his house. Hewit used that experience to earn firstteam All-Suburban League member four times, and two-time first-team AllNortheast Ohio honors. Preston, from Ada, Mich., located just outside Grand Rapids, started playing golf at age 12 even though his family didn’t play the game. While Preston also played a lot of hockey growing up, on the links he was a member of the All-State Super Team and helped lead his team to a fourth-place finish at the state tournament in back-to-back seasons. The Falcons are led by coach Garry Winger, who is in his 13th season with the team. Winger, who had one of the lowest scoring season averages in BG history at 72.4 strokes, has built a foundation that people like Hewit and Preston are attracted to. When Hewit and Preston were asked about why they decided to play golf at BG with several other schools wanting them on scholarship, they mentioned the sincerity of coach Garry Winger. “I made the decision to come here pretty much
right after I sat with coach Winger,� Hewit said. “He seemed genuine and it wasn’t something scripted. Right then I was drawn to BG. He’s had the experience and he’s played in all the big tournaments.� Winger, recognized as one of the greatest golfers in BG history, has won several professional and amateur events. He is a significant reason why Hewit and Preston have improved, according to the athletes. “I think coach Winger has really seen us grow,� Preston said. “Coach Winger wasn’t going to try and change anything with my swing and do something I didn’t want. There were no fake promises. He has always been there to help where we wanted it and he has really helped us develop a maturity aspect.� As the Falcons make strides toward spring 2012, Hewit said he sees no reason why they can’t win the Mid-American Conference this year. “I’d love to see us win the MAC Tournament, which I don’t think is out of the question,� Hewit said. “We have one of the most talented teams in the MAC. No question. It’s just a matter of all of us putting together a good week. I’m really excited and looking forward to finishing our spring season and my career here as a BGSU golfer and student.�
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point, as his numbers spiked exponentially. “There was nobody else to do it so I just had to fill in my role,” he said. “Those guys were great leaders. I watched them and learned what they did and tried to mirror it and put it into my own game.” Throw in an equally prolific junior year, and Thomas has already or is on the verge of breaking into the career record books in several categories. Perhaps the most impressive quality of Thomas’ game is his ability to steal the ball. He is currently tied with Keith McLeod (98-00) at 176 for his career and is on pace to notch 75 this season, which would go down as second-best in history. His 65 during the 2010-2011 campaign is tied for fifth best. “He’s got a knack for stealing the ball,” Orr said. “He’s got great anticipation without really putting the defense at a risk … He gets steals basically on contain defense. It’s not like we’re a team that presses 94 feet for 40 minutes. He gets steals from good anticipation and high intellect.”
Thomas is ninth in threepoint field goals made in a career (126), 14th in rebounding (600), and is just five short of breaking into the top 10 in assists (278). He is also 32nd in career points at 1,111 and has an outside chance of breaking into the top 20 by the end of the season. But all of this means nowhere near as much as making a run the second-half of league play and deep into the MidA merican Conference Tournament would to the selfless 6-7 Thomas. The Falcons (9-11, 3-4) have played in several heartbreakers, losing all four games by five points or less, since MAC play began, but Thomas believes this is something the team can overcome quickly. “We could easily be 7-0 right now [in MAC play],” he said. “I feel like this team is the most talented that we’ve had since I’ve been here. If we could all get to hitting on all cylinders going into the MAC tournament that’s when you want to be playing your best. It’s important to me to finish my senior year on a winning note.”
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“He’s a guy that fills the stat sheet and affects the game in so many ways,” Orr said. “He’s just one of those rare guys that help you in so many ways. Everybody doesn’t have the ability to do that, and Scott does. It’s a gift.” Thomas leads the team in steals (50), rebounds (136), three-point field goals (34), and is second in points (12.2 per game) and assists (62). Surprisingly, this really isn’t that surprising, as Thomas has been giving statisticians hand cramps ever since he put on a Falcons jersey. As a freshman, he turned only 13 minutes a game of floor time into 3.7 points per, 21 assists, 68 rebounds, 21 triples (38 percent), 14 steals and five blocks. Come sophomore year, after losing the team’s topthree leading scorers to graduation in Nate Miller (1,133 career points), Chris Knight (10.7 ppg) and Brian Moten (9.2 ppg), Thomas stepped in and filled several voids with an exclamation
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1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Free Heat & Water! Large Patio! Pet Friendly! (419) 353-7715 www.varsitysquareapts. com 1, 2, 3 & 4 BR houses, near downtown, $499-$999/mo. Call 419-356-5437.
COLUMBIA COURT 3 Bedroom Apartments • Furnished • 2 Full Baths • FREE WIRELESS INTERNET • Laundry on site
Select Units Have: •Air Conditioning •Gas Log Fireplace •Tile Floors
$49.00 Deposit Per Person
20112-13 S.Y. Leases: 3BR house, W/D, central air, dishwasher, $700/mo. Avail May 15, 2012. 2 upper apts in house w/ shared bath, $275/mo & $350/mo. Call 419-601-3225 for more info!
1BR Studio apt, all utilities paid, $425/mo. 322 E. Court St, #1. Call 419-352-8917 www.BGApartments.com
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SOUTHSIDE LAUNDROMAT
248 N. Main | 419-354-1559 16 beds, 2 booths • Mystic Tan No appointment needed
993 S. Main | 419-353-8826 5 beds, 2 booths • appt. available
THE HEAT
New Customers 1 Week Free Tanning
525 Ridge | 419-353-3588 10 beds, 1 booth • no appt. needed
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SPORTS FUN FACT:
64 days until MLB Opening Day
3 BR house w/ bonus room, avail June! $1200/mo + utils. Call 419-654-5716.
HIGHLAND MANAGEMENT Now leasing for 2012-2013 s.y. 1 & 2 BR apts, $375-$650/mo. Call 419-3546036 for more info!
311 Ridge - Nice 3 BR home, available Fall 2012. Call 419-352-5882.
Houses & Apartments 12 month leases only S. Smith Contracting LLC. 419-352-8917 - 532 Manville Ave Office open 11-3, M-F. www.BGApartments.com
3BR houses on Troupe avail, 5BR houses on Summit & College Call 419-308-0736 for more info.
HOUSES close to campus! May 2012-2013, 2 Orchard, 3BR, 1/2 block from campus, $950/mo. 811 Third, 4b, 4-5 people, $1300. Call 419-352-6064 or www.froboserentals.com
3BR apt, near campus/downtown. Avail Fall, $850/mo, utils. incl. Call 419-352-5882. 4BR houses, 2 car garage, W/D, AC, 1yr lease, avail May or Aug, $1200/mo. 949 Scott Hamilton,138 Williams Call 419-654-9512.
IVYWOOD APTS.
Must see! 4BR, 2 bth apt / 3BR, 1 bth apt,newer carpet, small pets ok. Call 216-337-6010.
1Bdrms./Studios Winter Special:
1/2 Month Free with 1 Year Lease* Now Accepting Applications for Winter Leases
•Near BGSU •Private patio/entrance •Extra storage •Pets welcome •Short-term leases available
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Starting at
$675/ month + Utilities
(419) 352-0717
319 E. Wooster Street | Located across from Taco Bell Hours - Monday to Friday - 8:30 to 5:30 | Saturday - 8:30 to 5:00
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