READ WHAT THE BG NEWS THINKS STUDENTS NEED IN NEXT YEAR’S USG | PAGE 4
THE BG NEWS ESTABLISHED 1920 | An independent student press serving the campus and surrounding community
‘SOCIALNOMICS’
Erik Qualman, author and entrepreneur, spoke and gave a presentation about social media. He gave tips about promoting social networks and showcasing videos Friday in the Union. Check out coverage of it on BGNEWS.COM.
Monday, April 15, 2013
VOLUME 92, ISSUE 90
WWW.BGNEWS.COM
CAMPUS BRIEF
Faculty Association approves contract
MOLLY MCFADDIN | THE BG NEWS
HOLLY BRANDEWIE (blue), sophomore communication major, anticipates following Lyndi Hemmelgarn (pink), 8, and Alney Hemmelgarn, 11, into the giant blow up dragon. Lyndi said the dragon was fun but it was disturbing coming out the other end.
Falcons&Family F
or sophomore Kezia Reynolds, organizing “Just Dance” at Sibs N’ Kids Weekend was more than just an activity; it represented a life-long passion for dancing. Reynolds is the vice president of Elem3nt dance group, which invited students and their siblings to play the Just Dance video game in the Union Saturday afternoon as part of Sibs N’ Kids Weekend. “It’s nice to bring the siblings up and to see the family,” she said. “This creates memories that will last a lifetime.” The University Activities Organization sponsored the fifteenth annual Sibs N’ Kids Weekend to showcase the University to students’ families, said Kristin Pikunas, director of the Sibs N’ Kids
See SIBS | Page 3
SIBS N’ KIDS WEEKEND BY THE NUMBERS
■■ 850 people registered for the weekend ■■ 155 people joined the Hunger Games training
session, which was the most popular activity
■■49 activities were created for the weekend ■■4 hours was the average length of each activity ■■ 8 activities hosted on Friday ■■ 33 activities hosted on Saturday ■■ 8 activities hosted on Sunday
Degree requirements to be changed
CITY
BRIEF
Carlile, Robinson to return for court hearing
More than 800 people registered for 15th annual Sibs N’ Kids Weekend, which was hosted this past weekend By Patrick Pfanner Reporter
With the Faculty Association’s vote in, 97 percent of its members voted to approve a proposed contract this past week. The contract agreement, which was announced in March, sets benchmarks for salaries for positions such as full professor, assistant professor and instructor, among others. Faculty members will also receive Mary Ellen retroactive raises in their Mazey May paychecks, according University to a Faculty Association press release. President University President Mary Ellen Mazey announced her support for the Faculty Association’s approval of the contract. “We’re pleased that the members of the BGSU Faculty Association have overwhelmingly approved the contract,” Mazey said in a University press release. “We believe that it is a mutually beneficial agreement that will allow us to move forward in concert with the faculty to achieve our goals as an institution.” Although the Faculty Association has approved the contract, the University’s Board of Trustees still must vote to approve or disapprove of the contract at its May 3 meeting.
The lead singer and drum technician of Of Mice & Men are scheduled for a preliminary hearing in the Bowling Green Municipal Court at 9 a.m. on Monday for charges of felonious assault. Austin Carlile and Loniel Robinson II were arrested on March 30 for felonious assault following a fight that broke out on Main Street. The two were lodged in the Wood County Justice Center and released the folAustin lowing Monday. Carlile The band was unable Lead Singer to play its Grand Rapids, Mich. and Detroit shows that weekend. This is the first of two preliminary hearings with the next one on April 29 at 9 a.m. Carlile and Robinson will be represented by Attorney Scott Coon.
DIG IN
Arts and Sciences Council to meet April 17, discuss Bachelor of Arts curriculum By Katie Logsdon Reporter
Incoming students seeking a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of Arts and Sciences will be required to take fewer group requirement classes than current students in the same programs. The Arts and Sciences Council is in the process of changing the group requirements for students seeking a B.A. from the college. The changes must be approved by the University Undergraduate Council during its meeting on April 17, said Susan Brown, professor of sociology and chair of the Arts and Sciences Council. The Undergraduate Council advis-
es all general education requirements at the University, and must review and approve major curriculum changes, according to the University website. The current B.A. group requirements, which are specific to the college, require students to take a number of classes beyond the BG Perspective course requirements, Brown said. “The College of Arts and Sciences is unique in having several of these requirements and they are quite specific,” she said. “What we have done is try to streamline these to provide students with more flexibility to work toward their degree.”
ARCH-RIVAL ACCOMPLISHMENT The Falcons swept their rival Toledo in three games, 5-0, 14-1 and 6-3, this past weekend. With the wins, BG moves to 11-19 overall and an even 6-6 in MAC play. | PAGE 5
5
The current requirements were put in place about 40 years ago, said Simon Morgan-Russell, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. For several years, various groups within the college have discussed the possible changes, but in September, a draft was written to outline the possible changes, according to the proposal. The proposed requirements for the B.A. will predominately affect new students when it is in place and will reduce the number of natural science, social science and
See CHANGES | Page 3
STEVEN ECHARD | THE BG NEWS
MEMBERS OF the community eat spaghetti at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on Sunday to raise money for BG Teen Central.
CASHING OUT
One student’s bank account is in the red. Read more about what students are upset and frustrated about in Falcon Screeches, then tweet your frustrations at @FALCONSCREECH. | PAGE 4
$
WHAT CHANGES SHOULD BE MADE TO THE GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS? WHY? “We should have to take more than one cultural diversity class because you’ll be more well-rounded.” Stephanie Echler Sophomore, Early Childhood Education
FREE CRAZY BREAD
®
CHEESE OR PEPPERONI
CARRY OUT | PLUS TAX | NO LIMIT! 1068 N. Main St. | (Kroger Plaza) | 419/352-3355
ORIGINAL ROUND
WITH PURCHASE OF HOT & READY PIZZA exp.2/28/09 4/18 /13 exp. Limit one coupon per customer. Limit one offer per coupon. Valid only at participating locations.