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Friday, January 17, 2014
Volume 93, Issue 53
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Students to volunteer for MLK Day In wake of water damage, 800 volunteers to do day of service throughout Bowling Green, Toledo By Eric Lagatta Campus Editor
During his life, Martin Luther King Jr. stood for unity and fellowship, and on a day dedicated to him, University students will honor his principles by giving back to the community. An anticipated 800 student volunteers will spend their Monday off by volunteering in the community, a 300-volunteer increase from 2013. “It’s significantly higher” compared to this past year, said Jane Rosser, director of Service
A variety of campus departments across the University have lent a hand to sponsor the event, Rosser said. This includes Dining Services, which is providing breakfast and lunch. But Rosser also emphasized the leadership students have displayed in planning and engaging in this day. “This is students engaging other students in services,” Rosser said. “It highlights BGSU’s commitment to service.”
Learning. “I think it’s probably reflective that it’s really emerging as the distinctive service event.” Volunteers w ill gat her Monday morning in the Union Ballroom before being split into teams and sent out to 51 different sites for the day. The sites, which are all over Wood and Lucas counties, include metro parks, the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity. “The projects cut across all sorts of issues and meet a wide variety of needs in the community,” Rosser said.
See MLK | Page 5
BG24 moves off campus
Estimated toll to West Hall basement studio at $300,000 By Danae King Editor-in-Chief
With upwards of an estimated $300,000 dollars of damage to the television studio and uncertainty about when it will be up and running again, BG24 News is still planning to host its daily broadcasts. The first step is collaborating with WBGU, the local PBS station. The collaboration may cause BG24 to broadcast less often and at different times, said News Producer
Madeline Fening. A pipe burst on the second floor of West Hall this past week, causing water to fall down through the ceiling into the television studio. Classes and BG24 used the studio, and the amount of damage to the studio has not yet been determined. Technical Support Coordinator Jim Barnes said getting the studio operational again won’t happen anytime soon.
See BG24 | Page 2
AND THE OSCAR GOES TO...
Academy Award nominations were released Thursday; read our predictions for a selection of categories
BEST PICTURE “American Hustle” “Captain Phillips” “Gravity” “The Wolf of Wall Street” “Philomena”
“12 Years a Slave” “Her” “Nebraska” “Dallas Buyers Club”
ACTOR in a leading role
Christian Bale (“American Hustle”) Bruce Dern (“Nebraska”) Leonardo DiCaprio (“The Wolf of Wall Street”) Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave”) Matthew McConaughey (“Dallas Buyers Club”)
BY LINDSAY RODIER | DESIGN Editor What should win: I think that the win this year should go to “12 Years A Slave.” I rarely agree with the best picture selections, but if “12 Years” wins, I will be really happy. This is an incredibly important film and it wouldn’t be a typical, boring win like the ones the Academy usually picks. What will win: “12 Years A Slave” is the movie that I think will win this year. Minority representation is very important and is something that is always lacking at the Oscars, so if a movie with a primarily black cast wins, that would be a great move for the Academy.
BY AMBER PETKOSEK | SOCIAL MEDIA Editor Who should win: Leonardo DiCaprio should win simply because he loses every year. He has had so many fantastic movies, and he never wins. If he loses again this year it’s official the Academy doesn’t like him. Who will win: Chiwetel Ejiofor will win because the acting in the movie was phenomenal. It was a powerful and believable performance that made me think about the movie for hours after.
ACTRESS in a leading role Amy Adams (“American Hustle”) Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine”) Sandra Bullock (“Gravity”) Judi Dench (“Philomena”) Meryl Streep (“August: Osage County”)
BY Geoff Burns | Pulse Editor
Who should win: Sandra Bullock should win this category because she took a risk with this film. It was a unique film for her to be a part of and she nailed the performance spot on. Who will win: Sandra Bullock will win this category not only because of her performance in “Gravity,” but because of being a crowd favorite for many years now. See OSCARS | Page 5
Check out our picks and tweet us what you think at @The_BG_News with the #OscarMadness
Search for new Arts and Sciences dean continues
Be sure to tune in for the 86th Academy Awards, hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on March 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC.
WINTER WOES
Current dean to place emphasis on Honors College By Eric Lagatta Campus Editor
University administrators are in the process of forming a committee to evaluate applications for a new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, with plans of selecting the dean by the end of the semester. The committee, chaired by Michael Ogawa, vice president of research and economic development and dean of the Graduate College, will include students, staff, faculty and administrators. The University began its national search in December to replace Simon Morgan-Russell, who was appointed as dean of the Honors College in May. He will remain dean of Arts and Sciences until next fall.
“We’re looking for a forwardthinking, dynamic leader,” Ogawa said. “Someone who could lead the college into the future.” The committee, which will begin the review process on Jan. 31, will make recommendations to Provost Rodney Rogers, associate vice president of Academic Affairs, who will make the final decision. Ogawa said there are approximately 40 applicants as of Jan. 15, but he expects more as the application deadline approaches at the end of the month. “It’s a pretty diverse group of applicants,” Ogawa said. Morgan-Russell, who has been dean of the College of Arts and Sciences since 2008, became
Number 18 is babers
Head football Coach Dino Babers, BG’s 18th has known all his life he wanted to be a coach. His father and Baylor Coach Art Briles were his big influences. Read more on | PAGE 6
See DEAN | Page 2
Students brave a sudden snow shower on Thursday afternoon. A chance for snow showers continues on Friday.
MIDDLE CLASS WOES
Faculty Columnist Phil Schurrer talks about the rise and decline of the middle class throughout the years, and if the middle class has the ability to come back. | PAGE 4
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WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE OSCAR NOMINATIOnS? “A Lot of movies I watch don’t make it to Oscar level so I feel that there is a lot of talent out there that does not get recognized.” Elizabeth Decker Senior, Communications