THE BG NEWS Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Volume 90, Issue 139
USG meets with new president, preps for summer
Chrissy Daniel Outstanding Senior
Mollie Ballmer
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Alexandra Bandy
Newly-elected USG president
plans for next year’s shuttle system. “We really want to start focusing on the shuttle this summer,” Ancinec said. “We hope to have all of that completed by fall semester.” Mazey will continue meeting with USG as it plans its first summer general assembly meeting for May 23. USG will continue meeting every third week of the month this summer, Ancinec said. Ancinec and Orians are still determining the location of the summer meetings. Throughout the remaining weeks in the semester and the summer session, Ancinec and Orians will also recruit more students for cabinet positions. Students can apply for any remaining vacant cabinet positions on the USG website. Ancinec and Orians plan to address several issues before next fall, when the calmer atmosphere during USG’s summer session allows for a smoother transition and workflow, said Dan Caldwell,
Jordan Conway
Lauren Glew
sweet escape
Emily Ancinec
By Max Filby Assistant Web Editor
With the semester winding down, the Undergraduate Student Government is gearing up for another summer session. USG president and vice president Emily Ancinec and Rob Orians are meeting today with future University president Mary Ellen Mazey to discuss an agenda for summer and fall. Ancinec and Orians plan to discuss broad issues such as the “students’ voice,” the Connecting the Undergraduate Experience program and faculty unionization in their meeting with Mazey. “We’re going to be talking to her about some of the bigger issues,” Orians said. “We’re trying to build a good connection so we can get the administration’s input when we need it.” Ancinec and Orians also plan to address some of the other issues presented on their campaign platforms. This summer session, USG will focus on readjusting weather policies, addressing the campus shuttle system and initiating a student incentive program which would reward students for attending different events on campus. Overall, Ancinec and Orians plan to finalize and implement their
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Top seniors were treated to games, food, awards for their contributions to University
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DANCE: Dance Marathon morale captains perform a line dance in honor of the attending seniors.
By Asia Rapai Assistant City Editor
Outstanding Senior Chrissy Daniel said she couldn’t stop singing the Motown tune “How Sweet it is to be Loved by You” Monday night at the “Beyond BG” event, which she called fun and whimsical. The theme was “How sweet it will be beyond BG,” and it was hosted by the Student Alumni Connection in the Union Ballroom to celebrate University seniors’ accomplishments. Daniel was honored as one of the top 10 seniors. She has been to the event four years
in a row and said she is honored to have been chosen for the outstanding senior award. She dedicated much of her time as an undergraduate to Dance Marathon. She is a marketing major and has also been involved with Phi Sigma Phi Honors Fraternity and Aspiring Student Affairs Professionals. “All those late nights are worth it,” she said. “All of that work makes a difference.” Daniel said other students should make an effort to get involved so they don’t regret
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STRIKES FOR STRESS
Patrice Henderson
Stephanie Kuharik
Robert Murray
Ashley Pace
Heather Utsler
Students prepare to lend listening ears with new volunteer program University will host Union table this fall where students can talk anonymously to others By Max Filby Assistant Web Editor
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STRIKE: Freshman Derek Miller, a member of the University bowling team, throws a strike while warming up at Varsity Lanes on Monday evening. The bowling team held a study break event so students could de-stress before finals.
of hosting listening posts. “We think once we train people, then more people will get excited Starting this fall, nearly 30 students about it,” Thompson said. “Multiwill be lending an ear and their time cultural affairs already does something like this a couple times a to those who need it in the Union. Participating students will month, and they’ve had a lot of sucbe part of a new initiative at the cess with it.” University which focuses on the Twenty-seven students are idea of speaking to someone at enrolled in the class that begins a listening post — a table where this fall, but Thompson and Landrystudents can come to talk anony- Meyer are still accepting a few more mously with other students. applicants for the fall class and a Students volunteering in the lis- spring class. Students will receive academic tening post program will first take a class with University professors credit for the class, which will focus Bill Thompson and Laura Landry- on methods of active listening Meyer, who first introduced the idea through activities such as medita-
CAMPUS FORUM Seniors journey ‘Beyond BG’ Republicans need change The Student Alumni Connection honored seniors in the Union Ballroom on Monday with a Candy Land-themed display of food, games and awards | Page 3
Faculty columnist Phil Schurrer says in order for Republicans to have success, they must make some changes in how they tackle political and social issues | Page 4
SPORTS Falcons drop two of three to Ohio
tion and yoga. Active listening concerns being aware of one’s own feelings while also listening closely to what the students say, according to a listening post class document. “It’s kind of like when you sit next to somebody on an airplane,” LandryMeyer said. “This is something that will be good if you have a sensitive topic that you don’t want revealed to everyone.” Landry-Meyer and Thompson recruited students to be listeners through their classes at the
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PEOPLE ON THE STREET Would you vote for Donald Trump for president?
The BG baseball team struggled offensively this past weekend, losing two of three games to Ohio University. The Falcons left 24 runners on base in a Saturday doubleheader | Page 8
BEN TRUMPOWER Senior, Marketing
“Of course I would vote for Don. He’s like my uncle.” | Page 4
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