DEPTH. How deep is the Falcons receiving corps? Find out | Page 3
CHANGE. How has the offensive line changed with ‘Falcon Fast?’ Find out | Page 3
COHESION. What will the Falcons do to replace ‘Boo Boo’ Gates? Find out | Page 3
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Friday, August 22, 2014
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University continues to enforce clean air policy Policy to be up for review in spring semester By Kendra Clark Campus Editor
The University campus has been smoke-free since the Clean Air Policy went into effect in January. The Clean Air Policy says that smoking is not permitted anywhere on campus besides in personal vehicals and select designated smoking areas scattered throughout campus near parking lots, said Faith Yingling, director of wellness. Both she and Vice President
of Student Affairs Jill Carr said the policy and enforcement have gone very well. “The most interesting part is I haven’t heard anything negative from smokers,” Yingling said. Despite the Clean Air Policy being in effect since January, there have been no official reports to the University Police, said Captain Mike Campbell. “There have been no formal complaints, but an officer would
See SMOKING | Page 2
FALCONS START FALL OFF STRONG The Men’s Soccer team defeated Marshall 1-0 in their only preseason scrimmage Wednesday. Read how they have overcome a tough spring to prepare for the fall. | PAGE 8
Tuition freezes for students, raises some fees
University struggles with state funding, looks for other methods to save money By Kristen Tomins Social Media Editor
When the University announced its tuition freeze for the 2014-15 academic year, some students and parents let out a sigh of relief as the costs of their education were kept consistent for at least one year. The University was one of two state schools that did not increase tuition rates. But did the freeze actually pay off? Dr. Joseph Frizado, vice provost for academic operations and assessment, said there’s no way to really know if the freeze impacted enrollment. At the moment, he said the numbers were above last year’s. “It’s likely we’ll end up with the
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same number of students on the main campus as last year, once the first week of classes is complete and we have a better idea of who’s staying,” Frizado said. “The [tuition] freeze was not done to increase enrollment, though.” The freeze was put into place to “stabilize financial commitments for students and families.” According to the University website, the total cost to attend for an in-state student is $18,850. For outof-state students the total comes to $26,158. These totals include tuition, room and a meal plan; they do not account for books or other University fees. Although the University did not increase tuition or room and board
The BG News staff collaborated in an effort to dig up advice for freshmen and returning students, that helped them get through their years at BG. Feel free to contact them | PAGE 6
rates, some class and administrative fees needed to be added or increased. Sherideen Stoll, vice president of finance and administration, said a counseling fee and new career development fee were put into place. “The amount an individual is charged is dependant upon the student’s class ranking,” Stoll said. When deciding how to lower tuition, the first component that is looked at are all the fees, Frizado said. If there is a service that the vast majority of students use, it’s included in the tuition total. In addition to raising some fees for the 2014-15 school year, Stoll said the University has taken even more mea-
See TUITION | Page 16
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT IN BG? “El Zarape” Kaitlynn Lutz Junior, Creative Writing