2011-02-03

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FALCONS GIVE ANDERSON A PROPER SEND-OFF | SEE PAGE 6

BYRON MACK | THE BG NEWS

THE BG NEWS

ESTABLISHED 1920 A daily independent student press serving the campus and surrounding community

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Volume 90, Issue 113

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Forums introduce presidential candidates

Online 3-D map displays University campus to current, prospective students

By Heather Linder Editor-in-chief

As the presidential candidate forums begin today, students, faculty and staff will get a chance to meet the first of three finalists for the 11th president of the University and glimpse into the selection process, which has been nearly a yearlong undertaking. William Ruud, president of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and the first of the three candidates, visits campus today. The process has been wrought with delays, though, said presidential search committee Chairman William Primrose. A snowstorm forced the committee to cancel the first round of in-

“We need a president who is a good learner ... and will help us do this process together.” Emily Ancinec | Representative

person interviews, and scheduling conflicts pushed back meeting dates further. The committee even intended to hold the on-campus forums back-to-back, prior to spring break, Primrose said. “What should’ve been done in December took us to midFebruary,” he said. Despite the setbacks, Primrose

See SEARCH | Page 5

COURTESY OF GOOGLE PROVIDED BY DANIEL LEMMERBROCK

By Matt Liasse Pulse Editor

A new feature on the University’s website will allow people to see campus in 3-D. Powered by Google Earth, the University’s 3-D Campus is now accessible to the public. The tool allows students to see the campus in a virtual map, complete with clickable links and detailed animations of all buildings on campus. The map also includes a timeline option that allows viewers to see

PHOTO PROVIDED BY ANNE MARIE KING

the changes made to campus over time. The map is available, but downloading Google Earth is required first. “It’s more of a visual … an enhanced visualization,” said Data Hub and Resource Center Manager Daniel Lemmerbrock. The University uploaded the feature in August and began advertising it on the home page in February. The map received 3,400

ROUTINE: The University cheerleading team performs at the Universal Cheerleading Nationals on Jan. 15 in Orlando, Fla.

Cheerleading team to recruit spirited students in April By Danae King Reporter

See 3-D | Page 5

THE END OF AN ERA: ANDERSON ARENA SERIES PART 3 OF 4 EDITOR’S NOTE: Saturday at 1 p.m. the final regular season men’s basketball game in Anderson Arena will tip-off between Bowling Green State University and the University of

Buffalo, which will be the final stand of a season that’s been dubbed “Closing the Doors of the House that Roars.” While men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams will be moving to

the soon-to-be-completed Stroh Center, Memorial Hall — the building holding Anderson Arena — will continue to live on. It will stand as both a historical landmark on campus and a working building.

Stroh center to update athletics “It’s become a very special place for us and tremendous homecourt advantage ...”

While the seating puts fans very close to the action on the court, the lack of air conditioning and modern conveniences has made the arena outdated. Moving to the Stroh Center is bitterWith only one public bathroom per sweet for women’s basketball coach gender, poor acoustics and seating for Curt Miller. concerts and the fact it doesn’t comply As a former volunteer assistant Curt Miller | Coach with the Americans with Disabilities coach at Kent State, he used to love scoutinggamesatAndersonArenadue is bittersweet because of the memo- Act, Anderson Arena needed to be to the atmosphere. Since he took over ries with this coaching staff and replaced, according to the University the program May 1, 2001, his teams all those banners hanging for the Division of Student Affairs’ website. The ticket office will also be movhave dominated within the building, women’s basketball program.” winning six-straight Mid-American Completed in 1960 at the cost of ing from Anderson Arena, turning Conference Championships. roughly $1.2 million, Anderson Arena purchasing tickets from a hassle for “It’s become a very special place has been passed by other newer, some fans into a convenience. for us and tremendous home-court larger facilities in the MAC. Its sta“One of the main complaints advantage through the years,” Miller tus as one of the biggest venues in with Anderson Arena we have is said. “It’s an absolutely fantastic Northwest Ohio — which allowed it See ANDERSON | Page 2 place to play. On game night the to host a multitude of conventions fans are on top of you and loud ... it and concerts — is a thing of the past. By Sean Shapiro Web Editor

CAMPUS Withdraw fail changes made

Undergraduate Council approved a revised class withdrawal policy Wednesday that will allow students more time to drop classes without failing | Page 3

FORUM Protests inspire hope

Columnist Dylan Corp believes recent protests around the world prove that people are passionate, inspired and care about issues in the world | Page 4

A standing back handspring, standing tuck, round-off and toe touch back handspring — these are just a few skills that are required for University cheerleaders. Cheerleading tryouts are coming up. The cheerleading team doesn’t recruit like the other athletic teams do, because it isn’t considered a sport at the University. “Cheerleading is not an intercollegiate sport, so to compare their recruiting process to say, women’s basketball, is like comparing apples to oranges. It’s a whole different pro-

cess,” University Dean of Students Jill Carr said. Cheerleading is considered a University spirit group and falls under the office of the dean of students. Cheerleading doesn’t have restrictions on how it recruits; however, applicants need specific stunting and tumbling skills to qualify. Cheerleading coach Anne Marie King said there are also certain things she looks for in a cheerleader — such as basic athleticism, appearance, ability to perform well in front of an audience and a collegiate image.

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RAPID READING

GILLY HANSON | THE BG NEWS

DR. SEUSS: Professor of Psychology William O’Brien speed reads a Dr. Seuss book in the Union. Members of Pi

Beta Phi celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday by challenging people to read as many words as they could in 15 seconds, most averaging 70 words. Pi Beta Phi’s philanthropy day of service raised money to buy books for children in need.

SPORTS Solway likely to sit out series

BG hockey captain David Solway will likely not play in the weekend playoff series against Northern Michigan with a concussion. He suffered the injury two weeks ago against the same team | Page 6

PEOPLE ON THE STREET What should the University do with Anderson Arena? CAITLIN WALSH Sophomore, Telecommunications

“Tear it down and make it a parking lot.” | Page 4

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