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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29 & THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012
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Seniors urged to ‘Believe in BG’ HOW DO I MAKE A GIFT?
By Tasneem Almuhanna Reporter
At the beginning of each semester, tuition does not fund all of the benefits and opportunities available to students. The Believe in BG Senior Campaign encourages students to give back in order to benefit future Falcons. Graduate assistant Jay Kahn said the senior campaign collects money for the Excellence Fund, which the University uses for various programs in need, such as student offices. Today, the University and other colleges everywhere are facing dramatically reduced state funding and other fiscal challenges that threaten the college community, Kahn said. Since tuition covers a small portion of what it costs to actually operate the University, it relies on such donations and gifts, he said. In addition, the Excellence Fund responds to emerging opportunities or challenges in funding student programming, scholarships and outside-the-classroom experiences, Kahn said. Assistant Director in Annual Giving, Tracy Army, said the program’s theme has changed from previous years, when students donated benches and gazebos to the University. “Our ‘Believe in BG’ theme symbolizes that students believe in the University that they attended,” Army said. The campaign’s ultimate goal is to have a comprehensive student philanthropy program start next year, which will have a large educational component regarding philanthropy, Kahn said. “There is a common miscon-
■■ Call: 888-839-2568 ■■Visit: Alumni &
Development Office, located in the Mileti Alumni Center ■■ Online: Complete the 2012 Believe in BG Senior Campaign Pledge Form — click on “Ways to Give Back” at www.bgsu.edu/offices/ alumni/ ception among students, in which tuition is used for the operation of the University, but in reality it’s roughly less than 25 percent,” Kahn said. “The majority of the operating comes from government funds or private gifts from donors.” This year, 600 students have each given $20.12 in honor of their graduation so far, symbolizing the class of 2012, Kahn said. Last year, gifts for the University added up to more than $130,000, making a huge impact. “We have been working with students to get the word out, as well as student organizations,” he said. A student who donates when they have little is more meaningful than a donation from someone who has more to offer, Kahn said. If students value the experiences and opportunities they have had at the University and want to help continue that for future students, they volunteer their time or give back to the institution, Kahn said. “It’s about appreciating the point of giving back to the institution and understanding what it means for future students,” he said. Senior Clayton Stewart, who
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on crime
Revived Citizens on Patrol program seeks volunteers to deter criminal activity By Brian Bohnert Reporter
In response to concerns of latenight crime downtown, police are recruiting concerned volunteers to patrol neighborhoods during weekends this spring. To do so, the Bowling Green Police Division has resurrected its Citizens on Patrol program. The program pairs University students and permanent residents to comb neighborhood streets on the east side of the city. The pairs will look for suspicious or criminal activity north of Wooster Street
and east of Main Street. “We’re marrying-up a local resident with a BGSU student to essentially be the eyes and ears of the Bowling Green Police Division,” said Sgt. Mark McDonough, Citizens on Patrol coordinator. “They’ll be serving as an extension of the police department and normally the people patrolling actually live in the areas they’re patrolling.” Common nuisance reports in these areas concern loud noise,
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WANT TO GO ON PATROL? ■■ How: Apply in-person at 175 West
Wooster St. or online by emailing mmcdonough@bgohio.org ■■ Deadline: Thursday, March 1 ■■ Requirements: -18 years of age or older -Permanent city resident or University student -No criminal record -Criminal background check -Mandatory training program -Be available to participate in during 11 p.m.–3 a.m. weekend shifts Source: www.bowlinggreenpolice.org
Library to evaluate ‘pilot run’ of free iPad service for students
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Five iPads now available for use within Jerome Library By Tyler Strittmatter Reporter
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STEVEN RIESKE, a CRU leader, led a candlelight vigil Tuesday evening in front of the Union. Students gathered to show their support for those who were affected by the recent shooting at Chardon High School. For more photos of the vigil, see Page 3.
Students strolling the aisles of the library seeking a book to supplement a research paper may want to consider a newly available alternative. The Jerome Library now has rentable iPads, electronic tablets from the tech-giant Apple, accessible for all students as of Feb. 6. The library purchased five iPads this year and students can check them out for three hours at a time for use within the building, said Sara Bushong, dean of University Libraries. The iPads are loaded with a few applications for students to take advantage of. “Not many students have access to this new technology,” Bushong said. Bushong said she uses her own iPad to take notes and email first drafts of her writing to herself. Students will most likely use
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Former rugby player Tony Mazzarella shares his experiences as a player and new head coach for the Falcon rugby team. | PAGE 6
Columnist Matthew Thacker discusses several options to prevent further school shootings, but admits he is unsure of the best solution. | PAGE 4
New local business
A new yoga studio has opened up in town. Find out the details this Thursday on our website.
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the iPads for similar purposes, she said. “We want to meet students where they are at,” Bushong said. “With the redesigned study spaces and the café in the library, students can study in a soft chair with a small iPad.” Bo Butler, the University’s materials management unit supervisor, echoed Bushong’s comments about the new iPads. “We have always been interested in helping students succeed beyond college,” Butler said. “iPads are going to be prevalent in the workplace and we want to give students the chance to use this technology.” The first five iPads the library purchased are a “pilot run,” he said. It’s possible more could be purchased, based on the
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Where is the craziest place to have sex on campus? In the ‘Vagina Rock.’
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