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The group Not Yet Perfect a co-ed a cappella singing group on campus. Read more about its members in THE PULSE on PAGE 6.
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Friday, February 22, 2013
VOLUME 92, ISSUE 71
University plans demolitions, renovations
BATTLE BANDS OF THE
By Patrick Pfanner Reporter
Dance Marathon hosts musical competition at Cla-Zel By Geoff Burns Reporter Dance Marathon hosted a “Battle of the Bands” Thursday night at Cla-Zel as part of the student organization’s year-long effort to raise money for Children’s Mercy Hospital in Toledo. A total of four bands performed: Set the Stage, Forgetting Frank, Sins Like Scarlet and Hour 24, as well as hip-hop artist Mikey “Rosco” Blair and trio .Thraxx. Emily Foster, entertainment chair for Dance Marathon, raised more than $200 in pre-sale tickets alone. The money raised will be used to supply children with toys and to help families who can’t afford health care, Foster said. The organization decided to have the concert at the Cla-Zel instead of at Howard’s Club H, where it was hosted last year, because more
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SHAWN GILBERT, a member of Sins Like Scarlet, performs accustic songs at the contest.
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Time has caught up with some of the oldest buildings on campus, forcing the University to spend millions of dollars modernizing some of them. University, Hanna and Moseley Halls are among the oldest buildings on campus and need upgrades, said Steven Krakoff, associate vice president for Capital Planning and Campus Operations. “The interior condition of the buildings is poor,” Krakoff said. Rodney “Structurally they’re okay, but Rogers they’ll be gutted and renovated Provost and over the next five years.” Senior Vice Campus officials are trying to President of balance the need for updates and Academic maintaining the heritage of the Affairs University, Krakoff said. The University has set a $200 million budget for the multi-year building strategy outlined in the master plan Krakoff created. Currently, McDonald Residence Hall is undergoing an $11 million renovation. The upgrades include relocating the entrance onto North College Street from the inner courtyard, and a complete roof replacement. “We figure [McDonald Hall] has 20 good years left in it,” Krakoff said. “It’s in an excellent location, and it’ll have more sizzle when it’s done.” The next planned renovation will take place on the second floor of Olscamp Hall, and will cost about $5 million. The upgrade will feature new computers, redesigned classrooms and more office space. The project will finish in time for the upcoming fall semester, Krakoff said. While upgrades are taking shape, several University employees hope the history of the campus won’t be sacrificed. “The project [looks] to maintain the architectural charm of our buildings while creating modern classrooms inside,” said Rodney Rogers, senior vice president and provost for the University. “We will honor our past while providing for our present and future needs.” Upcoming renovations of academic buildings may disrupt future classes, something the University is looking to avoid, Krakoff said. For example, renovations of South Hall and Moseley Hall are scheduled to begin in August,
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FORGETTING FRANK, a local band from Bowling Green, rocks out to its original song “Still Waiting” at the Battle of the Bands contest hosted by Dance Marathon.
CAMPUS BRIEF
Board of Trustees meets at Firelands campus
Students may have to travel a little further than the Union if they want to attend the University Board of Trustees meeting today. The meeting will be hosted in the Cedar Point Center at the Firelands Campus in Huron, Ohio. On the docket for the board to discuss are increases in residence hall room rates and meal plan rates. The board will also consider a resolution to renovate the first floor of Founders Hall. The renovations are estimated to cost $800,000 and will be done so the Honors Program can be relocated to Founders from Harshman.
“[T]he improved space will provide the Honors Program an opportunity to improve BGSU’s ability to recruit and attract high-performing, academically qualified students,” according to the resolution. The renovations will involve the creation of a classroom, eight offices, two conference rooms and more, according to the resolution. This summer, Olscamp Hall may be renovated as well. There is a resolution up for approval at the meeting which will detail the renovations. The potential renovations are estimated to cost $4,800,000 and will be a prototype of flexible teaching and learning spaces on the second floor, according to the resolution. The University Board of Trustees meets at Firelands fairly regularly, said Dave Kielmeyer, University spokesperson. “I think it’s just a chance for the trustees to stay acquainted with the Firelands campus,” Kielmeyer said.
FALCONS SEND ‘EM SAILING The Falcon men’s basketball team dominated the Privateers of New Orleans on Thursday night 85- 56 at the Stroh Center. BG had a full team effort throughout the night as every eligible player got time on the court. | PAGE 5
International students adjust to University life By Bridjet Mendyuk Multimedia Editor
International students may find adjustment to the University easier with the help of other students in similar situations. When junior Pian Mo, a Chinese exchange student from Hong Kong, came to the University in January, an orientation and campus tour was mandatory for foreign students. The University also introduced Mo to other Chinese students to help with the adjustment. “In the orientation, they helped us meet other people,” Mo said. “Some were from Australia and Europe.”
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BY THE NUMBERS
Of 621 international students, 340 are graduate students, 247 are undergraduate students and 34 are guest students. Here are the top five countries international students are visiting from.
1. CHINA 2. SAUDI ARABIA 3. INDIA 4. CANADA 5. RUSSIAN FEDERATION The University is home to 621 international students. Of the 31 doctoral students communications professor Alberto Gonzalez has graduated, about half were from another country, he said. Some international students at the University had already spent
PERFECTLY IMPERFECT? This week columnist Olivia Smith explores how people get caught up in trying to be perfect, but she believes that true perfection comes from life’s imperfect moments. | PAGE 4
time in the United States, while others had not. “There were some students who came from another part of the United States and they were usually already used to the U.S.,” Gonzalez said. “Sometimes even used to the Midwest.” Universities from all over the world have agencies or programs where students can apply to study in another country. Some countries that are represented at the University give scholarships to stu-
WHAT CAMPUS RENOVATION WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE HAPPEN? “Update the Rec Center.” Tommie Williams Freshman, Exercise Science
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