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WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2013 Volume 92, Issue 107
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University takes precautions for severe weather Departments on campus are on constant severe weather watch in order to keep students safe By Zach Knapp Senior Reporter
The devastation caused by the Oklahoma tornado in May was a reminder of the unpredictable disasters severe weather can cause, but departments at the University are constantly working to deal with these potential hazards. The Environmental Health and Safety Department (EHS) is responsible for coordinating all aspects of environmental management, occupational health and safety on campus as well as implementing safety regulations for the University, according to the departments page on www.bgsu.edu. Vince Davis, Fire Safety and Emergency Management coor-
dinator, said departments like EHS are primarily concerned with making sure that the University is up-to-date on all of the environmental safety regulations, but the issue is not as simple as it seems. “If you write a document, but don’t ever practice it, is it really a working document,” Davis said. “It may be in compliance with regulations, but [the question is] does it work. That is why we are constantly practicing our plans periodically on campus to make sure they are functional.” Senior Tyler Kolach could not recall a moment that he felt unsafe at the University as a student. “We have had some pretty bad storms in the winter, but I have never been concerned for my safety while on campus,”
Kolach said. Through his on-campus job at the student union, for the University campus operations, Kolach was able to see how secondary plans can be implemented to ensure safety on campus. “Last summer when they were making all of those renovations in the Falcon’s Nest and around the rest of the Union, they had to shut off the fire alarms for quite a while to accommodate for construction,” Kolach said. “All of us employees had to take turns during our work shifts and go on ‘fire watch,’ which basically meant we had to walk around and make sure there were no fire hazards or potential dangers in the area. It was an inconvenience for
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By Tyler Wicker Reporter
The University hosted the International Juggler’s Association’s 66th Annual Juggling Festival last week, which brought together 450 jugglers from around the world. Jugglers from various places around the world, including Sweden, Australia, Germany and Japan gathered on campus to showcase their abilities and interact with other jugglers. The festival took place July 15-21. The festival included many activities for jugglers of all skill levels. There were workshops to teach jugglers new skills or to let them hone in on their technique, special guest jugglers, a late-night performance at Cla-Zel Theatre called “Club Renegade” and a parade. The main event of the festival was the Individuals and Teams Juggling Championships. The Championships were held Thursday night and some of the best jugglers in the world competed in the event. “The contestants are scored in seven different categories,” competition judge Jack Kalvan said. “Execution, entertainment value, degree of difficulty, theatrical framing, creativity, risk element and stage presence. Execution and entertainment level are the two highest factors [in the competition].” Jeremiah Johnston, a member of team Mountain Motion, ended up taking bronze in the team competition. He said his team was mostly focused on entertaining the audience. “We may not do the hardest tricks out of anybody out there, but we try to put on a show,” he said. “We include a lot of dancing and movement.” See JUGGLE | Page 6
Annual pet show brings uncommon animals, community together
DIVA NIGHT
By Michelle Black Reporter
RESIDENTS SHOP at Bowling Green Hats and Apparel on July 17 for Diva Night.
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The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department put on their 52nd Annual Pet Show at city park on Wednesday. People of all ages gathered in order to show off their pets and mingle with others in the community. Kristin Otley, the recreation coordinator, said the show was started years ago to give children something fun to do during their summer vacations. “I think when it started it was just for kids,” Otley said. The fun and relaxed event is a great way for the community to come together and socialize without the pressures of hardcore competing, she said. “Its obviously not ultra competitive, its not the Westminster Dog Show, we don’t have people bring papers or anything like that,” Otley said. “It just kind of fun and kind of laid back.” However, over time the show has evolved to include anyone who wanted to participate or watch in order to create a free and fun event.
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“We do get a lot of people who don’t have pets, but are still able to come and watch,” Otley said. Regardless if the people who attended the show were participants, workers or watchers, many were ready to be entertained by the pets and their owners. Elizabeth Latta, a staff worker for the park’s camps, helped check contestants into their specific categories. “Today is all about showcasing the different animals in Bowling Green,” Latta said. “We have 21 different categories and almost all of them are filled.” Categories at the show included “pet with the longest ears,” “best groomed,” “shaggiest pet” and “best dressed” to name a few. But one category in particular was well liked. “My favorite category [is] pets that looks most like [their] owner,” said Latta. The category was also well liked by Otley who appreciated the time and effort she received from the staff. “It’s always a fun time for [the camp staff] and they’re a huge help,” Otley said. After seeSee PETS | Page 2
WHERE DO YOU THINK THE SAFEST PLACE ON CAMPUS IS? WHY? “The basketball courts between Harshman and Kreischer because there are plenty of people around all the time if there’s a problem or emergency.” Alex Brown Junior, Telecommunication