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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Volume 104, Issue 97
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Students face health insurance issues post graduation By Jess James Reporter
Graduation is fast approaching; here are the steps to take towards success Ryan Bort Reporter
to make when applying for graduation. “Check yours DARS report,” Kline said. “A lot of times students assume or think they have met a hile many students may think gradu- requirement that they actually have not.” ation is simply a matter of completing The Degree Audit Requirement System (DARS) the course requirements on that pink report is something every student has access to piece of paper, then tossing your cap through their MyBGSU account. It shows a student in May, it is not quite that simple. all the classes required of them, as well as which Students must complete an application process classes they have or have not taken. This report is a through their College to determine if they are eli- very useful tool when preparing to apply for gradugible for graduation. ation. Robert Kline, an academic advisor for the For students looking to graduate, there are simple College of Arts and Sciences, has dealt with many steps to take to ensure the walk in May. students and seen all the mistakes students tend
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GUARANTEEING GRADUATION REVIEW YOUR DARS REPORT Check your DARS report and review it with your advisor. You should look for classes you still need, internships you need to complete and if you have met the required amount of credit hours. You should check your actual report and not rely solely on your personal records.
DOUBLE CHECKING YOUR TRANSCRIPTS If you are a transfer student, you need to make sure the University has a record of your transcripts from your previous university and you need to know exactly what credits transferred.
This is done by clicking the link “Apply for Graduation” in your MyBGSU account, then following the prompts. The deadline for application of May 2010 graduation was January 22, but some colleges do accept late paper copies for consideration.
DON’T FORGET THE APPLICATION FEE There is a $35 application fee to graduate regardless of what college you are in. The $35 fee will be added to your bursar bill automatically when you apply, so you do not need to worry about arranging any type of payment.
ALL THERE IS LEFT TO DO IS WALK Once you have been approved for graduation and you have passed all of your classes, the only thing left to do is to get your diploma. Graduation dates are set by which college you graduate from and the dates are listed below.
HAVEN’T APPLIED? If you are eligible for May graduation and have not applied yet, Kline said the best advice would be to talk to the office of your college. Many colleges accept paper copies after the deadline for consideration and are willing to work out a solution with students.
Student employees cruicial resource for businesses In a struggling economy, there are less jobs available for students, so it is important for students to know what employers are looking for in order to distinguish themselves. Finder’s Records, located at 128 N. Main St., has relied heavily on student employees since opening in 1971. Owner Greg Halamay understands how valuable student employees can be for his business and he looks at several criteria when hiring
“Try to convey to your prospective employer how much you would really enjoy working at that particular position. That’s probably the key element I’m looking for.”
Halamay said. “That’s probably the key element I’m looking for.” Christy Johnson is the founder and general manager of The Cookie Jar, located at 130 E. Court St. Like Halamay, Johnson believes enthusiasm and motivation go a long way in Greg Halamay | Finder’s Records finding a job. Johnson looks for employees who enjoy going to new employees. but previous experience is not work and are genuinely happy “Students are at least fifty per- the deciding factor in a lot of to be there. “We work really hard, but we cent of our workforce,” Halamay cases. said. “Previous retail experience “Try to convey to your pro- play really hard, too,” Johnson in general is very, very helpful.” spective employer how much See BUSINESS | Page 2 Many students do not have a you would really enjoy worklot of previous work experience, ing at that particular position,”
CAMPUS USG discusses union issue
FORUM Tea Party movement ethnocentric
USG remained neutral on the issue of collective bargaining, claiming that choosing a side would create more enemies than necessary | Page 3
Faculty columnist Patrick Saunders offers his views on the Tea Party movement’s protests, calling the conservative protesting fearful, ethnocentric and lacking in logic | Page 4
After graduation, insurance issues plight many University graduates. Health coverage rates for University graduates are conChristopher Dave | Alumni tinuing to be an increasing problem many students are concerned about. The University’s carries no health insurance. He Student Health Insurance pol- said being burdened with health icy gives students a one month insurance policies is too expengrace period after graduation sive for graduates to afford, espebefore they are dropped from cially when the job market is so the University’s coverage plan. competitive. These strict policies leave stu“With my parents’ health insurdents questioning how neces- ance policy, I would be insured sary health insurance really is, until one month after I graduand how they can afford it. Christopher Dave is a 2009 See INSURANCE | Page 2 University alumni and currently
Local business grows in popularity, offers homemade salsa Locally owned Stadium Salsa is sold in 160 retail locations, the official salsa of the Toledo Mud Hens By Zach Gase Reporter
YOU MUST APPLY
By Justin Onslow Reporter
“You can’t be under your parents’ health insurance policy forever... ”
break when it was accepted as the exclusive salsa at Fifth Third Field, the home of the From a local kitchen to the Toledo Mud Hens. Fifth Third shelves of retail stores ranging Stadium prides itself in carryacross the Midwest, Stadium ing several locally-owned products in addition to Stadium Salsa adds a little spice to life. Stadium Salsa is a locally Salsa. These products include owned Bowling Green busi- Tiffin’s Ballreigh’s potato chips, ness, started in founder Greg North Toledo’s Stanley’s Market, Shepherd’s kitchen. Along with Elmore’s Tank’s Meats and his wife, Heather, Shepherd Fremont’s Root’s Poultry, accordbegan making salsa eight years ing to General Manager of Food ago. They started selling it as and Beverage of the Toledo Mud Hens Craig Nelson. Stadium Salsa three years ago. Nelson said Fifth Third “We started making salsa in our kitchen for family and friends,” Stadium carries these locally Shepherd said. “We would take it owned products because they to family gatherings, parties and are the best products for their fans. especially tailgating events.” “[Locally-owned businesses] Shepherd, a resident of Wood county, decided after five years use the best and freshest ingreof making salsa for family and dients,” said Nelson. “The comfriends it was time for a bigger panies that regionalize here is what the community recognizvenue for his product. According to Stadium Salsa’s es. People are comfortable with Web site, www.stadiumsalsa. these products.” Shephard said his business has com, the salsa created in Bowling Green has found its way to the expanded and is now sold in six shelves of over 160 retail loca- states, including Ohio, Michigan, tions, including Kroger stores throughout Ohio. See SALSA | Page 2 Stadium Salsa got its big
CAMPUS BRIEF Student can check e-mail, texts, University home page for class cancellations Due to the anticipation of heavy snowfall today and tomorrow, the University will be announcing any school cancellations by 6:30 a.m. Students will be notified of any school cancellations through the AlertBG text
SPORTS Falcons strive to even season The Falcon hockey team looks to even the season series tonight in Ann Arbor after a 2-1 home loss to Michigan last week | Page 6
system, e-mail, the University’s home page and the local media, said Ed Whipple, vice president of Student Affairs, in an e-mail to students yesterday. The e-mail announced any decision to close or cancel evening classes will be made by 3 p.m. Whipple said students should watch their e-mail and Blackboard before heading to class for individual teacher cancellations of classes.
PEOPLE ON THE STREET What will you do with your day if there is a snow day? MORGAN SHEPARD Freshman, Marketing
“ Go sledding.” | Page 4
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