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ESTABLISHED 1920 | An independent student press serving the campus and surrounding community

Volume 93, Issue 98

Band replaced a by quintet for commencement

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

g l impse of the year After not meeting its membership quota since 1996, Phi Mu closed down its chapter. Because of membership issues and fundraising problems, the national chapter prevented the fraternity from hosting recruitment events, leading to its closure.

By Alex Alusheff Managing Editor

For the first time in more than 50 years, the woodwind symphony will not play during the College of Musical Arts’ commencement ceremony. Administrators say the poor placement of the 45-member band in the Stroh Center the past two years and the reallocation of funds are the reasons to replace it with a graduate student quintet. Because the band is placed in The Anderson Club of the Stroh and not next to the stage, as it Jeffrey had been in Anderson Arena, the commenceShowell ment committee opted to have the quintet Dean of the play since it takes up considerably less space, CMA said Provost Rodney Rogers. “It was crowded [where the band plays in the Stroh] and it was hard to get guests in and out of their seating,”

JULY 10 PHI MU FRATERNITY CHAPTER CLOSES The University administration cited a lack of state funding, low enrollment and an attempt to raise salaries as reasons for not renewing 30 non-tenure track faculty members. An additional 12 faculty who were on one-year contracts did not receive renewals either.

NOVEMBER 24 UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 30 FACULTY CUTS

The Falcons defeated Northern Illinois University, ranked 14th in the NCAA, with a score of 47-27. The team later lost to the University of Pittsburgh in the Little Caesar’s Pizza Bowl on Dec. 26

See BAND | Page 2

A LOOK AHEAD 3 of 3 The BG News looks into what will change when students come back in fall

As part of an early campaign trip, Gov. Kasich touted his accomplishments in office such as balancing an $8 billion deficit, and also outlined his goals for a possible next term. Kasich wants to focus on funding more vocational schooling programs and creating more jobs locally.

DECEMBER 6 FOOTBALL TEAM WINS MAC CHAMPIONSHIP

Sustainability to be incorporated into curriculum

JANUARY 23 GOV. JOHN KASICH VISITS BOWLING GREEN “Fluffy” entertained a sold out venue at the Stroh Center, performing his popular sets about his weight. Martin Moreno, Jerry Rocha, Alfred Robles and Rick Gutierrez also performed.

By Stevon Duey Reporter

The Presidents’ Climate Commitment committee is proposing integrating sustainability and climate neutrality themes into the University’s core curriculum. The committee, which was established in 2012, is on the back end of its two-year deadline to develop an institutional action plan for becoming climate neutral. Among the initiatives proposed by the committee, integrating themes that advocate for climate neutrality would impact all students by making it a part of the BG Perspective. Since the action plan is in the early stages, the committee can’t specify if this will add courses to the BG Perspective.

See CLASS | Page 5

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MARCH 31 GABRIEL IGLESIAS PERFORMS AT THE STROH The BG News looks back through the year at notable events. Check out some memorable moments in BGSU’s history that were made from 2013 to 2014. And send us yours with the #BGMemories at @The_BG_News.

To celebrate the anniversary of its formation, Not in Our Town hosted a variety of events throughout the week including speakers, musicians and discussions.

APRIL 14 NIOT CELEBRATES 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

CAMPUS

taking a study break

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University to graduate roughly 2,200 students

ALYSSA BENES | THE BG NEWS

a group of students play volleyball outside of Founders Hall on Tuesday afternoon.

living the dream

Relive the biggest stories, wins and moments of Bowling Green athletics from the 2013 to 2014 academic year. Check out our collage of these moments in SPORTS. | PAGE 8

a farewell

The University will give a total of 2,260 diplomas during commencement on Friday and Saturday. This will include 393 degrees from the Graduate College, including 315 master’s degrees and 22 doctoral degrees, according to a University press release. Among the 1,867 undergraduate candidates, 121 will receive associate degrees and 551 will graduate with honors. The number of graduates this year is expected to be 2,260 compared to last year’s 1,986 graduates. A more complete number of graduates is listed below. Senior Communications Director David Kielmeyer said the University is extremely pleased with the increase in numbers. “This is what it’s all about,” he said. “We are pleased to welcome 2,260 graduates into the alumni association.” During each commencement, there will be different influential figures speaking.

Entrepreneur Laurence Benz, who is the founder and President/CEO of PT Development LLC will be speaking, according to the press release. Bonnie Blankinship, communications manger, said the University brings speakers because they give perspective to the students. “They usually have a lot life experience,” she said. “They can be good role models and have a lot of wisdom to share.” Other speakers include Brenda Hollis, a 1968 graduate who spent two years with the Peace Corps in West Africa and Jacien Steele, a senior lead tax partner in Deloitte’s Dusiness Tax Services Group.

Graduates for academic year 2012-2013 August 2012 – 984 December 2012 – 938 May 2013 – 1,986 Total: 3,908

Graduates for academic year 2013-2014 August 2013 – 893 December 2013 – 1,208 May 2014 - expecting 2,260 Total: 4,361

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Editor-in-Chief Danae King talks about her time spent with The BG News and how it helped her grow as a person and the people she’s met through the paper. | PAGE 4

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