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Volume 93, Issue 72
SAAFE Center to increase size, help more
WHAT YOU MISSED THIS WEEKEND Didn’t go to Dance Marathon’s Mini Marathon, the Wellness Connection’s Big Playground or The Vagina Monologues? Check BGNews.com for photo albums, soundslides and more of the events.
Monday, March 3, 2014
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By Danae King Editor-in-Chief
The Sexual Assault Awareness For Empowerment Center in Bowling Green is expanding its services. The center will soon be able to help people in Ottawa, Sandusky and Seneca counties and add sexual assault prevention efforts. As Wood County’s rape crisis center, the SAAFE Center now does intervention for victims and survivors in Wood County, but has been awarded Julie Broadwell a new grant from the Ohio Attorney Director of the General’s Office to help it expand its SAAFE Center services. The grant money was taken out of Ohio’s new Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund and split up among 25 rape crisis centers in the state. The SAAFE Center will receive $36,789 from the fund by March 1, said Jill Del Greco, public information officer in the Attorney General’s Office. “[The SAAFE Center] received the grant funding because they met the criteria for it ... and we’ve
BARGAIN, THEN BUY
Knowing all the steps when buying used car can be beneficial
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Student government to vote for fee increase Money to go to Student Legal Services By Kendra Clark In Focus Editor
The student government will vote on a resolution Monday night that will affect every student and even a service offered for students. Student Legal Services Managing Attorney Rodney Fleming came to the Undergraduate Student Government early in February asking for support. His office, which is run separately from the University, is finding it increasingly difficult to operate under the $7 opt-out fee it receives, and was asking for an increase to $9 instead. Students have the option to opt out of the office when they pay for tuition. They can go under general fees and there is tab for opt-out fees. There they can choose to not pay for their services. Out of all the students that attend the University, 88 percent of students participate in the program and in an average year, there are 1,562 office consults and 1,165 court appearances. The expenses that go into the salaries and court costs of the office have gone over the income of the office since 2011 and are at a little less than $250,000 while the income is a little more than $200,000. “It’s the only income we have,” he said. A team of three senators, Founder’s Hall
By Stevon Duey Reporter
A full-vehicle inspection allows a certified mechanic to look for problem spots underneath the car where many problems can hide. Sockman warns that brake and fuel lines tend to be the most expensive and overlooked parts when buying a used car. “Exterior oxidation that causes rust isn’t a problem. But the brake lines and fuel lines rust too and those can get costly to repair,” Sockman said. When searching for a vehicle, people should ask about warranties, Sockman said. Many used cars are sold “as-is,” which can leave buyers on their own if repairs are needed in the short term. “If there’s no warranty and you buy it, it’s yours and your problem,” Sockman said. Jack Lafferty, used car manager at Thayer Honda on Main Street, said shoppers tend to be price-driven. “It’s the first thing [customers] look at,” Lafferty said. Lafferty has spent 46 years in the business and said that he has seen a trend in prices for vehicles in recent years. “There’s always a point of negotiation in the car business,” Lafferty said. “But the Internet is taking that away.” With instant access to prices and reviews of vehicles online, consumers lose some of their ability to negotiate prices. Dealers compete with internet sales by pricing vehicles at almost the lowest point
Recently, senior Joshua McGinnis purchased a used 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid. McGinnis said he did his research before deciding what car to buy. “You should always research before you go to the dealership,” McGinnis said. “And before you go out and negotiate, know what you’re negotiating.” McGinnis did not have the vehicle inspected, but said he has not had any problems since making his purchase in December; he feels at ease knowing he purchased a warranty on the vehicle. Buying a used car can seem like a daunting and overwhelming experience, but there are some resources available to first-time buyers. For a small fee, local vehicle service shops can do a full inspection on a vehicle for used car buyers. Brent Sockman, owner of Sockman Automotive, Inc. on Grant Street, said a car can appear to be in great shape when it’s sitting in front of you, but having the car lifted and inspected is always beneficial when investing in a new vehicle. “Any reputable car dealer will let you take the car off the lot to be looked at before you buy it,” Sockman said. Used cars can have hidden damage that may not show up on vehicle history reports because the damage is ongoing and hasn’t reached a breaking point.
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“Vagina Monologues” spreads message of empowerment
2014 ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS
BEST PICTURE:
“12 Years A Slave”
Proceeds from show donated to Cocoon Shelter
BEST DIRECTOR:
Alfonso Cuarón
By Marissa Stambol Reporter
BEST ACTOR:
Mathew McConaughey BEST ACTRESS:
Cate Blanchett
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
Lupita Nyong’o
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:
Jared Leto
BEST ANIMATED FILM:
“Frozen”
ORIGINAL SONG:
“Let it Go”
VISUAL EFFECTS:
“Gravity”
ANTHONY MALINAK | THE BG NEWS
“Angry Vagina” was one of the performances at the Vagina Monologues this weekend.
FALCONS LED BY SENIORS The BG women’s basketball team defeated Ohio University 63-39 on Senior Day. With the win, the Falcons finished undefeated at the Stroh Center. Read more | PAGE 3
The empowerment of women was the message behind this weekend’s performances of “The Vagina Monologues.” The campus organization Feminist Organization Raising Consciousness and Empowerment helped host the show, which included more than 15 monologues performed by 34 women from the University. Before the show, the all-female A capella group The Fermatas performed and art by female students was displayed. All proceeds made by the show were donated to the Cocoon Shelter, the county’s only battered women’s shelter.
FOREIGN RELATIONS
Columnist Davood Dadfar talks about America’s thoughts and actions on international events and American foreign policy on various events. He says American’s tone heavily criticizes the President’s actions. | PAGE 4
The monologues covered topics such as rape, prostitution, sex, transgender, birth and the stigmas women face about sexuality. Junior Ashley Ross liked that the show was not too dark while discussing some of these topics. “I like how they used humor for serious situations,” Ross said. “They made it very relevant to women.” One of the most humorous monologues, according to both audience members and performers, was a monologue called “Angry Vagina.” “My vagina is angry,” began the performer, who went on to deliver a rant about issues that women deal
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WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE BUYING A USED CAR? WHY? “Check for stains in the back seat.” Chloe Smicklevich Senior, Visual Communication Technology