BURRITO BATTLE
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Qdoba kicked off its sixth annual burrito eating contest Tuesday night. See photos on
CITY, PAGE 3.
VOLUME 91, ISSUE 86
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 & THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012
Step 1: Place rice on nori
Workshop helps students cope with loss, grief
Counseling Center hosts series of events to assist students
Step 2: Flip and add crab and cucumber
By The BG News Staff
Step 4: Cut and add sauces Step 3: Roll with bamboo mat
Step 5: Add fried onion on top
Dining Services gives students a taste of Asian culture with sushi demonstration at The Oaks on Tuesday By Tierra Owens Reporter
Excited laughter and loud whispering filled the area around the Gumbo station as more than a dozen people gathered for a sushi demonstration at The Oaks. “I’m so excited,” someone said, with a chorus of “So am I” soon following.
T he demon st r ation, “Sushi 101,” took place from 5 to 6 p.m. and required pre-registration. Everyone took their places at reserved tables and played
See SUSHI | Page 2 PHOTOS BY ALYSSA GANNON
CAMPUS
STRETCH TO UNSTRESS
BRIEFS
Victim reports sexual assault to city police
ALYSSA GANNON | THE BG NEWS
DANIELLE TRAUTH-JURMAN, sophomore, teaches a yoga pose during a free class in Eppler North Gym on Tuesday evening. This class is the first of three events in the Relaxation Series hosted by University Activities Organization. The group organized the series for the last few weeks of the semester to help students relax during stressful times.
City police are investigating a recent report of a sexual assault, according to a press release sent by the Bowling Green Police Division on Tuesday. A woman reported she was abducted and sexually assaulted while entering her apartment building, located in the 400 block of E. Court St., during the late evening hours of April 1, according to the press release. While she was attempting to enter her building, two men allegedly forced her into the back of a car and drove around while she was sexually assaulted, according to the press release. The suspects were described as white, one thin and taller than six feet and the other stocky and shorter than six feet, according to the press release. The car involved was described as a clean, four-door compact, dark in color with a tan interior. The victim reported the incident April 5. She was referred to Wood County Hospital, where she was treated and released, according to the press release. Dean of Students Jill Carr sent an email about the incident on behalf of the University on Tuesday evening. “As a community we are saddened and disturbed to hear of this situation,” the email stated. Police continue to investigate the incident.
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The University’s Classroom Technology Services is currently updating technology throughout campus. | PAGE 9
The softball team will host a doubleheader against Detroit Mercy University on Wednesday, starting at 3 p.m. | PAGE 6
Forum Editor Stephan Reed shares his personal experiences of being on the receiving end of a priest’s sales pitch. | PAGE 4
Classroom technology grows
Falcon doubleheader
Prophets for profits
The Counseling Center hosted a “Living with Grief and Loss” workshop Tuesday evening for students as a response to the recent car crash on Interstate 75. The event, hosted by doctoral student Jenny Lee and intern Claire Postl, focused on discussing and building an understanding of the grief process and how to cope with the loss of a loved one. This is the second workshop the Counseling Center has hosted after the crash. More than a dozen students attended the event and had the opportunity to share related experiences and feelings about tragedies. The discussions led to connections and reaching out to others who had similar stories. The workshop also offered resources to help with the grieving process and ways for students dealing with loss to start healing and be heard. It is estimated that 40 percent of students will face the loss of a loved one while attending college, according to the workshop speakers. Different ways to cope with the loss of a loved one include: turning to those close to the deceased person, finding solace in spirituality, faith or prayer, doing something to honor the deceased person, healthy self-care and seeking out resources and assistance. Further help for grief can be found at the Counseling Center, located at 104 College Park Office Building. Visit w w w.bgsu.edu/counseling or call 419-372-2081 for more information.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact city police at 419-352-2571 or Wood County CrimeStoppers at 419-352-0077. Those contacting Wood County CrimeStoppers have the opportunity to remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 if the information they provide proves to be pertinent to the case, according to the press release.
‘It Gets Better’ author to visit campus next week
Columnist, author and MTV show host Dan Savage will present his “It Gets Better” project at the University next week. The event will take place next Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Union Ballroom, according to a Campus Update email sent Tuesday afternoon. Savage will then sign copies of his book, “It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying and Creating a Life Worth Living,” from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Savage is a sex advice columnist and has gained popularity through his “It Gets Better” project on YouTube. The project asks people to make and upload short, positive videos about their experiences concerning the LGBT community. Millions have viewed the videos and participated, including President Barack Obama and Lady Gaga. The event is sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities, University Activities Organization and the Division of Student Affairs.
Where do you go for your favorite ethnic cuisine? Taco Bell at 3 a.m., because I have no ethnic taste.
AMANDA McAULEY Junior, Accounting and Finance