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Volume 91, Issue 108
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Demolition spurs New food options to settle in Falcon’s Nest University Dining Services Director looks to bring faster, improved service pop culture protest to students, faculty to increase customer satisfaction in Union Falcon’s Nest By Danae King Editor-in-Chief
SUPPORTERS of saving the building hosted a gathering Tuesday, July 31 at 5:30 p.m. in front of the building, check out bgnews.com for coverage and photos.
When Ray Schuck first found out about the University’s plan to demolish the Popular Culture building, he thought he might be the only one who cared, but within 12 hours, he knew he wasn’t alone. Schuck, a lecturer in the Department of Communication
Wood County Fair July 30 to Aug. 6 Wood County Fairgrounds Week pass: $24 One day ticket: $4
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Sanctus Real Concert Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. The Stroh Center Tickets start at $15 Other acts: The 21 Afters, Southbound Fearing
years now but has never seen them in concert. Scott said she is very excited that they are coming to Bowling Green and will be getting her ticket very soon. “I love the messages in their songs,” Scott said. “Being a Christian and an alternative rock fan, it’s very nice to have the best of both worlds in a band.”
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Bridget Grant Died July 11
inspiring because she was not only my mom, but she was a mother to all,” Derek said. “The way she treated others showed that you could trust and confide in her. She would help other students study. She just had this overwhelming support for those around her.” Firelands Dean Bill Balzer said Bridget was a well-liked student and had a smile for everyone. “She was not only a great role model for her son, but she was also a great role model for other nontraditional students and other African
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National Tractor Pulling Championships Aug. 16, 17, 18 Wood County Fairgrounds 11day pass: $100 Three Session pass: $20-40
Senior Ben Sexton said he has always wanted to go watch the pull but never has. He is planning on attending this year after seeing the town packed with all the fans having fun every summer. “Every year it is one of the marquee events here in Bowling Green and before I graduate I really want to experience it,” Sexton said.
The event is to honor diving legends. Jeff Rice, of Portage Quarry, said diving began on the West coast and many divers in the East or Midwest have never gotten to meet some of the famous divers who started the sport in the United States. The Legends of Diving weekend will be include presentations, ceremonies, scuba diving events and more than $1,000 in contests and raffles.
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There will be more than 25 events for incoming students this weekend, according to the University website. Opening Weekend Kick-Off is in the Doyt Perry Stadium at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 17. Jessica Suder, an education major and junior, is transferring to the University this fall ans said she is looking forward to opening weekend. “I didn’t really get the college experience at my previous university so this is really exciting for me,” Suder said.
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Student remembered as role model, dedicated American students,” Balzer said. Penny Nemitz, director of Student Academic Enhancement at the Firelands campus, said she watched as Grant helped not only her son through the transition from high school to college, but other students as well. “She would help point a lot of students who weren’t prepared or were first-generation students in the right direction,” Nemitz said. “I remember one time she told a student, ‘This is your syllabus. You’re suppose to be reading it and using it, so use it.’” Bridget had a list of health problems that she had learned about in 2005, Derek said.
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Health Center program offers lower cost for student veterans Graduate’s idea makes University first in veteran care By Danae King Editor-in-Chief
The student veteran health care program at the University is an example of what can happen when a student’s worlds come together. Justin Peters is a student at the University, a veteran and he works at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Ann Arbor, Mich. His worlds came together in the form of an idea he used as a project for his master’s program in student health and for his job. He also presented the idea for Veterans Affairs at the American College of Healthcare
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Although Bridget Grant might have had only one son, she was a mother to all in the way she cared for everyone. Bridget, a student at the Firelands campus, died of a heart attack July 11. She was 48. “I treasure my mom,” her son Derek Grant said. “She was a single parent, but she was always there for me. She was that parent going to parent-teacher conferences and giving the teachers her phone number so they could call her if there were any concerns.” Derek said his mom shared her love and concern not only with him, but for others she got to know as well. “She was loving, outgoing and
Faster service will be a big draw for students, as Gale Swanka, senior associate director for operations at the Union, said slow service was an issue in previous years. “When we would do surveys for the students one of the biggest complaints was overcrowding at lunch hours,” Swanka said. “A lot of people admitted that they often chose
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Mike Paulus, director of University Dining Services, would not have it any other way. “I cannot not open for my students,” Paulus said. “Every day we get closer. I have no choice; I have to have the Falcon’s Nest open.” Marcos Pizza, Panda Express, Chickendipity and Outtakes are being added to the Falcon’s Nest, while Steak Escape and Jamba Juice are the only operations remaining from last year, Paulus said.
Food options in the Union this summer have been limited, but that is all scheduled to change by the start of fall semester with the reopening of the Falcon’s Nest and Black Swamp Pub and Bistro. The Falcon’s Nest will be fullyoperational on move-in day and the Black Swamp Pub & Bistro is scheduled to open to the public Aug. 27.
at the University, soon discovered an online petition to save the house, which is located on
Fair-goers can enjoy a Gretchen Wilson concert Saturday. A grandstand seat ticket costs $20, a track seat ticket costs $25 and the front row track seat tickets cost $27.50, according to woodcountyfair.com. Senior Maira Galvan grew up in Bowling Green and has gone to the fair every year. She said she is definitely going to see Gretchen Wilson perform.
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Executive Congress and won first place out of 50 other presenters. The idea was to bring health care for veterans to students on university campuses, and Peters started with the University. This spring, the program was developed and patients began to be seen on campus at the Health Center. The program is the first of its kind in the region. “If we can show it works here, that opens the door for it to happen in
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What are you doing the Summer editor Danae King rest of the summer? Hang out on a boat.
LIZ REMLEY Freshman, Middle Childhood Education