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VOLUME 91, ISSUE 94
MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012
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UAO finds other uses for extra funding
Cancelled concert diverts money into other programs By Danae King Pulse Editor
Since the University Activities Organization cancelled its traditional homecoming concert, the organization used the money originally allocated for the concert on other programs. The concert was cancelled due to the large amount of other concerts in the Stroh Center, said Bri Cowart, former UAO president, about the cancellation in October. Cowart said she thought it was a good decision to not have the concert. “It expanded opportunities for us to do some new programs we hadn’t done in the past and to form new traditions,” Cowart said. Approximately $70,000 that was not spent on the concert went into UAO’s programming fund, said Mike Freyaldenhoven, UAO
staff adviser and assistant dean of students in the Office of Campus Activities. Freyaldenhoven said the money from the concert was distributed widely into other programs. UAO has a “big three” or traditions programs that they usually bring back every year, Cowart said. These three programs are the comedy show “LOL with UAO,” Sibs N’ Kids weekend and the homecoming concert. Both of the other two of “big three” took place this year and they were supposed to be expanded since the organization had money from the concert, Freyaldenhoven said. However, Sibs N’ Kids weekend stayed the same expense-wise, he said. Last year, the program used $13,000 of the organization’s budget, and this year
The boyfriend of freshman Kayleigh Chambers, 20, who was found dead in her Second Street apartment Thursday, was arrested on unrelated drug charges Thursday evening. Ethan Bishop, 20, was arrested on trafficking charges by the Bowling Green Police Division after contact with the division following Chambers’ death, said a Bowling Green police dispatcher. Bishop was held at the Wood County Justice Center. Bishop was also previously arrested April 10 for trafficking marijuana on the block Chambers was found, according to police reports. The division received a call at 4:36 p.m. Thursday to check on
EW Falcon Heights has historical tie to University By Max Filby News Editor
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Boyfriend of dead student arrested on drug charges By Tyler Buchanan Reporter
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From the front lobby to the office where Jacob Raderer works, everything is new, giving the new Falcon Heights sort of a “hotellike” feel to it. “It’s interesting to hear the residents talk about it like it’s more of a hotel,” said Raderer, a hall director who also lives in Falcon Heights. “They seem to really like it.” The building’s name, Falcon Heights, marks the second time since 1945 it has been used as a type of housing on campus, but in a different way. The old Falcon Heights was a temporary trailer park on campus consisting of 40 units. The trailers, located where Jerome Library now stands, housed veterans returning to school on the GI
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Chambers’ condition at 602 Second St. Police were told she had threatened to harm herself and was in possession of a shotgun, according to a press release from Bowling Green Police. Police set a perimeter around the residence as crisis negotiators attempted to communicate with Chambers via a throw phone and public address system. “They were saying … ‘we’re going to break some windows but don’t be scared,’” said Kasey Ellis, a witness and nearby resident Thursday. With no response or activity in the apartment, the Wood County Special Response Team entered the apartment at 6:50 p.m. and found
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A LOOK AHEAD | PART 1 OF 3
ON THE OFFENSIVE
This week, The BG News examines what changes will happen while students are away for summer.
Union’s Falcon’s Nest slated to undergo renovations during summer By Eric Lagatta Reporter
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VALENTIS ATHLETICA hosted The Bowling Green Soccer Challenge on April 27th through the 29th in the intramural fields.
Students returning to the University next fall will notice a few changes in dining, particularly in the Union, where the Falcon’s Nest and both restaurants will undergo renovations. Dining services will introduce four new food concepts to the Falcon’s Nest next year, including two new brands, said Mike Paulus, director of dining services. First, Panda Express will replace Zona Mexicana, Paulus said. “It’s unique to the marketplace [since] it doesn’t exist in BG,” Paulus said. “It does me no good if you can go across the street and get it.” Second, Marco’s Pizza will replace 2mato 2night, an option Paulus particularly likes since it helps to support local businesses. The Falcon’s Nest will also include a chicken place called Chicken Dippity, and replacing Wendy’s is what Paulus described as an upscale deli concept with salads, breads, beverages and
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other snacks. “What we’re doing is the fresh cuisine concept,” he said. The Falcon’s Nest itself will be completely redesigned to make it more efficient and the size will be increased to make for better flow of customers. The goal with Steak Escape in particular is to redesign it to reduce wait-time from around three minutes to around one minute, Paulus said. Along with adding a new burger concept, Steak Escape will also be providing breakfast next fall as well, he said. Sophomore Jesse Coyle is looking forward to the changes in The Union next fall. “I think more people will go to the Union and use the dining services BG offers,” Coyle said. Coyle is most excited about eating at the fresh cuisine location and Marco’s Pizza, she said. Also, the Bowling Greenery and the Black Swamp Pub will be combined in the Pub’s space
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What changes would you like to see in Dining Services? Chipotle on meal plan.
MATT HODEN Freshman, Sports Management