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Freestyle Skiing (Ladies’ Moguls) Snowboarding (Men’s Snowboard Cross) Speed Skating (Men’s 1000m)
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Freestyle Skiing (Ladies’ Moguls)
Nordic Combined (Individual Nh/10 Km Cc)
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Snowboarding (Men’s Halfpipe)
Short-track Speed Skating (Men’s 1500m) Alpine Skiing (Women’s Downhill)
Short-track Speed Skating (Men’s 1500m)
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Freestyle Skiing (Men’s Moguls) Alpine Skiing (Men’s Downhill) Speed Skating (Men’s 1000m)
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Volume 104, Issue 104
Adding flossing to your hygiene regimen can add 10 years to your life
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Resolution passed for absence policy to be more flexible By Matt Liasse Reporter
The Undergraduate Student Government unanimously passed a resolution on Monday night that encouraged an updated absentee policy for the University, which will bring less stress for students who must miss classes for other commitments. The approved form was compiled by the USG Organization Liaison, and has been in the works since the end of fall semester. Diversity Affairs Senator Ashley Hannah wrote the resolution and presented it to the senate during the Feb. 8 meeting. It was tabled until Feb. 15 where all of the members voted in approval for it. The resolution starts by pointing out that there is currently no set policy on excused absences for faculty, staff and students. Currently, absentee policies are left to be decided on by individual professors. The goal of the document is to put a more set policy in place so all of the professors of the University will be abiding by the
mind the GAPS S
ometimes senior Kelsey Stein flosses three times a day. “I floss twice a day; once at night before I go to bed and then in the morning when I wake up,” Stein said. “Sometimes I floss in between, too, if I need to.” Stein’s habit of flossing often will not only benefit her oral health, but can also benefit her body’s overall health. In fact, that little piece of string that Stein keeps in her purse has the ability to add up to 10 years to her life span.
Sarah Shepherd | Chair
same rule. This way, if students are missing classes for a number of days in a row, all of their classes will offer make-up time if the proper excused documentation is presented. Students involved in different organizations, students involved with athletics or seniors taking off days to visit potential graduate schools are the main focus of the resolution. It also mentions the concerns of the students who experience family or personal emergencies over the course of the semester as well. Organization Liaison Chair Sarah Shepherd said she experienced some trouble when she tried to leave for a conference with USG members last year. She said one of her professors
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Program helps students, faculty, community make international connections
RYAN PIROG | THE BG NEWS
By Alissa O’Neill Assistant Pulse Editor
“Students need to know about this ... This will affect them the same as the unionization will.”
By Mike Hays Reporter
Cross-Cultural Conversation Connection is pairing American students with international newcomers after a successful kickoff event. “We had about 100 students [attend the event] this time,” said Brittany Cottrill, a graduate student involved with CCCC. “It went really well; there was a lot of discussion, and when we ended, people kept talking.” The purpose of the program is to develop cultural understanding by connecting people from different cultures, according to the CCCC’s Web site. “If you’re interested in foreign culture, travel or foreign language, we’ve got that covered,” said Kate Spike, program director for English as a Second Language. “We’ll take any student, any
Flossing has its dental benefits preventing gingivitis and other gum diseases, but a recent study published in “Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association” looked at the link between the mouth and chronic diseases. Faith Yingling, director of Wellness, said the study found people with higher blood levels of specific disease-causing bacteria in the mouth were more likely to experience hardening of the arteries in the carotid artery in the neck.
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“If you’re interested in foreign culture ... or foreign language, we’ve got that covered.” Kate Spike | Director
faculty member and any member of the community who wants to do this,” she said. The program begins every fall and spring semester and to join the program, sign up, Spike said. Students are paired up based on certain preferences, such as language, hobbies or area of study, she said. The program offers new experiences for those involved. Jen Uhl is an English education
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Main St. bar has seen many famous faces over the years, now hosts local bands By Jess James Reporter
where the Wood County Library is now and was equipped with lantern-style lighting and dirt With past guests ranging from floors. Clint Eastwood to B.B. King, What was once a horse stable, Howard’s Club H has been rock- Howard’s current location has ing out since 1974. been a part of Main Street since Located at 210 North Main 1955. Charlie, who wished to be St., Howard’s wasn’t always the referred to as “Tuna,” has been laid-back hipster bar everyone bartending at Howard’s since knows today. Howard’s original 1974 and said many famous location was across the street faces have come through the
CAMPUS Movement of the macabre Even the dead are affected by the University’s growth, as the Oak Grove Cemetary adapts and moves to accomodate the University’s plans | Page 3
bar for a drink or two. “Back in the day, Bowling Green used to be a pretty good size oil town,” Tuna said. “Celebrities of the ‘60s and ‘50s used to pop in all the time. Leonard “Spock” Nimoy from the original Star Trek, B.B. King played here once, Clint Eastwood and even Clark Gable
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FORUM More changes needed in Congress Long-time Indiana Senator Evan Bayh’s decision not to seek re-election is a sign that continued reform is necessary for Congress to make accomplishments, according to forum editor Kyle Schmidlin | Page 4
JEFF FLEISCHMANN | THE BG NEWS
CHEERS: Howard’s Club H, located on North Main Street downtown, showcases local bands as well as serving as a bar favorite for University students.
SPORTS Men’s hoops fall to Bulls
After a slow start to the first half, the Falcons couldn’t mount a comeback as they fell to Buffalo 64-51 on the road | Page 6
PEOPLE ON THE STREET What do you tell the dentist when asked if you’ve been flossing? ALEX GRIVANOS Freshman, Education
“‘Yes, every day.’” | Page 4
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