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FOOTBALL TEAM PLAYS SPRING GAME

The Falcons had their orange-gray spring game, returning to the Doyt for the first time with head coach Dino Babers. BG ran 138 plays in 78 minutes, but Babers wanted more. Check out Sports on Page 5 for a full story.

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IN FOCUS TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AT DANCE MARATHON. See more stories and photos on Page 3.

Residence hall occupancy decreases 400 less students from fall to spring semester

By Amber Petkosek Social Media Editor

PHOTOS BY RUBEN KAPPLER

TOP: Members of the various teams dance on the stage during Ziggython.

LEFT: Participants celebrate their fundraising achievement at the end of the event.

RIGHT: Bikers run into Ziggython after their 180 mile journey.

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OF A MIRACLE

Ziggython falls short of fundraising goal, almost doubles amount of dancers participating

By Kristen Tomins Reporter

Dance Marathon hosted its final and main event, Ziggython, this past weekend. This year’s theme was Miracles in the City.

A grand total of $275,484.33 was raised to be donated to Mercy Children’s Hospital in Toledo. The money will go toward toys and equipment for the children. Last year a total of $313,465.39 was raised.

Although the goal this year was $500,000, Assistant Director of Internal Affairs for Dance Marathon Holly Hemminger said the grand total was still higher than she expected.

“Last year we got two really big donations, so I still think this year’s total is amazing,” she said. “This whole experience was so much better than I ever could have imagined; I’m so excited to be an alumni next year.”

ZIGGYTHON BY THE NUMBERS

2013-14 YEAR: 2012-13 YEAR: GOAL: $500,000 GOAL: $500,000 RAISED: $275,484.33 RAISED: $313,465.39 MIRACLE FAMILIES: 38 MIRACLE FAMILIES: More than 40 DANCERS: 312 DANCERS: 198 BIKERS: 152 BIKERS: 140 By 4 p.m. Sunday, the field house was packed with more than 1,000 guests to watch the biker run-in and learn the total reveal. In addition to a run-in for the bikers, a run-in was also held for the dancers, too.

“Coming in to see the kids’ faces and all the dancers was the best feeling ever; it just felt amazing,” said senior and Bikes for Tikes participant Mallory Carl.

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While residence halls saw a departure of 579 students this semester, an additional 179 moved onto campus.

Sarah Waters, the director of Residence Life, said the number of students who leave from fall to spring semester remains steady through the years.

“It’s very typical that for spring semester we usually have a net loss of about 300 students,” she said.

Waters said even during years when the incoming class was smaller, the number of students who left still remained smaller.

“It averages between 6 to 8 percent [loss],” Waters said. “This is an extremely reliable historical number.”

Each year residence life budgets for a 7 percent loss.

During the fall 2013 semester there were 6,217 students living on campus. This semester the number is down to 5,817, which is a 6.5 percent increase.

“It’s mostly contributed to students leaving for internships or graduation,” Waters said.

Waters said many students are more willing to sign up for oncampus housing because it is easier to break than a lease.

Waters said although the majority of students do leave for internships or because they graduate there are several other reasons students will leave.

“Some do choose to transfer,” she said.

Waters said she does not think financial reasons play a large role in students breaking their housing agreements.

“I think financial [reasons are] a reason that students end up not being able to stay at [the University] in general,” Waters said. “You can’t stay at [the University] and break

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Tanning beds may be addicting; associated with disorders, cancer

CULTURAL LEARNING

Research shows excessive tanning in line with OCD, body dysmorphic disorder

By Jackie Elliott Reporter

Tanning is one of the more popular fads facing the younger generation and one study suggests it can be addictive.

The study was conducted

by University graduate student Lisham Ashrafioun and Erin Bonar of the University of Michigan.

The objective of the study was to find out the different characteristics associated with heavy

“I think it’s more of OCD just like people who wash their hands frequently, some people tan frequently.”

Brian Fite | Owner tanning and people’s dependence on tanning.

BRINGING MIRACLES TO CHILDREN Dance Marathon’s 32 hours event brings stories and hope to students. Read more about how students prepare for the event through theme and fundraising in In Focus on PAGE 3.

Most people with over-tanning issues or dependence on tanning are female, according to the study. It also states that some of the concerns also are within measures of obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder. Each of these disorders have to do with being unhappy with one’s appearance.

The result of the study shows that people who engage in exces-

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Children play a Japanese game at the 13th Annual Ohanami Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival took place on Sunday, April 6 in Olscamp Hall. See a photo spread of the festival on Page 2.

MARRIAGE EQUALITY

Faculty Columnist Julie Haught talks about the development in gay marriage throughout the years, along with what has been done to stop it. | PAGE 4

IF YOU HOSTED A 32 HOUR FUNDRAISER, WHAT WOULD YOU MAKE PEOPLE DO? “I would have a pie eating or flinging contest.”

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Raul Fernandez, the hall director for Kreischer Compton Darrow said after students leave the residence hall, the staff does their best to keep the community feeling in the hall. “[Resident Advisers] are still doing the same work they always do on a day-to-day basis to help make residents make that connection with one another,” he said.

Fernandez said when students leave the residence hall it can be hard on other residents.

“Sometimes an individual’s friends are leaving to move to another residence hall or whatnot, and there is an individual aspect because a lot of people are missing their friends,” he said.

Tess Janczarek, a resident adviser for Kresicher Compton, said the atmosphere in the residence hall does not change a lot when students leave.

“Everyone misses people who leave, but it doesn’t really affect the atmosphere,” she said.

Janczarek said she makes programs to get as many people involved as possible to make sure the feeling of community is there.

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Brian Fite, owner of the Tanning Center tanning salon on Main Street in Bowling Green, said tanning is a unique market.

He said that in Bowling Green people are more likely to tan in the summer than December.

“I don’t think tanning is really anything to be addicted to,” he said. “I think it’s more of OCD. Just like people who wash their hands frequently; some people tan frequently.”

Some people may continuously feel like they are not at the skin complexion they would like, so they tan.

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• The chances of developing melanoma increase by 20 percent with one indoor tanning session and can increase the risk by 2 percent with every additional session during the same year.

• Of the high school students that reported using tanning beds 29 percent were white high school girls.

• Females make up 71 percent of tanning patrons.

• In Ohio anyone younger than 18 must have the permission of a parent to use a tanning bed.

• Around 30 million people use tanning beds every year in the

“I used to tan every other day in the winter to get darker,” she said. “My mom was diagnosed with skin cancer and it made me more aware and I stopped tanning.”

The obsessive side of tanning can lead to health risks such as cancer.

“Moderation is key,” Fite said. “You really only need two times a week to maintain a nice color, your skin will only become so dark.”

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Kristina Lewandowski, junior, said she is big on health and with all the risks was never too interested in tanning.

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Taking a closer look at Dance Marathon

Read about the campaign that attempted to break stereotypes about Dance Marathon on BGNews.com

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Natalie Swiecicki

Morale Captain and Miracle Child

Student kneels next to Carly Kudzia, a miracle child, who attended the 32 hour event, Ziggython, on Sunday.

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Miracle child attends Ziggython as morale captain, shares her story to bring inspiration

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For University senior Natalie Swiecicki,a former miracle child, her first Dance Marathon started at age 11 and she saw it as an amazing experience.

“I remember walking to the Rec,” Swiecicki said. “The morale captains were on stage … and I was looking up at them in awe. They were like super heroes to me and that’s when I knew I wanted to be a morale captain.”

Swiecicki receives treatment once a month at St. Vincent’s, for her immune deficiency disorder, where she heard about the Children’s Miracle Network.

Common Variable Immunodeficiency causes a person’s immune system to not function at the same caliber as someone without the deficiency.

“My body doesn’t produce antibodies like other people’s immune systems,” Swiecicki said.

Swiecicki has been getting treatments since she was six, but did not get involved with Dance Marathon until later on.

“We’ve been going through this for 16 years,” Natalie’s mother Serena Swiecicki said. “We didn’t really get involved at first because with her diagnosis people of all ages outgrow the diagnosis but she has not.”

Swiecicki’s involvement and seriousness is an inspiration to her family.

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Ziggython raised $275,484 Dance Marathon gives students purpose for miracle children Students fundraised in different ways to help Mercy Hospital; reach goal

By Abby Welsh News Editor

Going door to door asking for money for a fundraiser may not be an ideal way to spend free time, but for Dance Marathon members, it’s what they thrive and depend on.

The main purpose of Dance Marathon, or “Ziggython,” is always “for the kids,” but most importantly it is the time and effort spent raising money for this annual event.

“It’s unfortunate because we rushed planning this year so I’m not sure we will be able to reach our original goal,” said Jon Day, Dance Marathon director.

Dance Marathon’s goal was $500,000 when they began planning and they then revised around

$300,000, similar to last years’. They raised $314,000 last year, said Holly Hemminger, assistant director of internal affairs for Dance Marathon.

Dance Marathon announced its fundraising goal in November, when typically shares it with the University in September.

This year, the group raised $275,484.33 for Mercy Children’s Hospital in Toledo.

Two main ways members can raise money is knocking on doors, asking for donations from friends and family members and fundraising online. Other separate fundraising events occur up until the final event of Ziggython.

Members compiled $600 going door to door before spring break, Day said.

“We also have other fundraisers such as the morale captain auction,” he said.

There are 18 captains with nine colors. For the auction, each of the morale captains auctioned themselves off to raise money.

Thomas Hamway, one of the two purple morale captains, are called “Purps make Pancakes.” He said the auction a fun way to spread the word.

“We would spend the day with whoever bought us and then at the end of the night, we made them as many pancakes as they wanted,” Hamway said. “Each color did something different, making it a unique experience for everyone.”

That event raised around $1,300

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Theme offers common goal, motivation for dancers

By Kathryne Rubright Reporter

From recruitment to decorations for the event itself, Ziggython’s theme is an element that affects all other parts of the event throughout the year.

This year, the theme was “Miracles in the City” and the tagline was “this small town can’t handle our big city dreams.”

People like the dream element of this year’s theme, said Alison Doughty, Dance Marathon’s assistant director of external affairs.

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“I think that’s really resonated well with campus this year,” she said.

The “miracles” element is another part that’s been important, said Dance Marathon Director Jon Day. “We usually have a lot of confusion on what Dance Marathon is,” Day said.

People may understand the dance part and miss the rest, Day said. If they notice the theme, especially the “miracles” part, they’ll have a better understanding of the purpose.

It can be easy for people to dismiss Dance Marathon, Doughty said, but the theme “helps us show Dance Marathon in a different light.”

Once dancers have been recruited, the theme remains relevant in planning Ziggython.

“We’ve been really big on the

See THEME | Page 7

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“I stand because I care,” is a phrase that almost every dancer in Ziggython could agree with.

The 32 hour event called Ziggython raises money for miracle children and students stand and raise money. There are events scattered through the 32 hours so students can stay motivated and remain on their feet.

Dance Marathon is the organization in charge of hosting the whole event and other fundraisers.

Even though other schools do events similar to Ziggython, the University’s is unique and helps students feel like they make a difference in someone’s life.

Sometimes as a student, it can be hard to feel like we can change things or get involved.

We go to classes, sit down and listen while professors ramble and try to cram vital information into 50 minute lectures, then we leave.

However, just going through the movements of classes isn’t enough to make the University a home. There needs to be a reason to belong. The BG News gave me that reason, but there are other organizations that can give students a place to belong.

Many have said that getting involved with Dance Marathon

“Dance Marathon has proven to be a huge part of our University and the lives of students.”

has helped them feel at home with the University.

It is a retention tool not just for the students attending, but also for other children that are in the Children’s Miracle Network. They have unique stories, and their experiences with Ziggython could have been one of the factors that prompted them to enroll at the University.

The children are obviously the center of the organization. All of them have stories that have brought them closer to strangers and brought others to tears.

They are all very strong people and can be an inspiration with their experiences.

To help drive the event, the organization thinks of a theme for every year.

There are also many different ways to save money for Ziggython. One unique way students wanted to raise money was through sailing. Other ways are knitting to bike riding.

No matter how a student is involved, whether dancing, raising money or just coming to support the children, Dance Marathon has proven to be a huge part of our University and the lives of students.

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PEOPLE ON THE STREET “A type of jogathon, people would pledge money toward how many laps people run.”

If you hosted a 32 hour fundraiser what would you make people do?

“I would have people all bounce in a bouncy house.”

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Movies, book differ from each other, leave out different parts

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I love books.

I love movies.

I love books that are turned into movies.

But what I hate is when a book is twisted and changed by the time the movie hits theaters.

Let’s take “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” for example.

Spoiler alerts ahead.

In the fifth book, Harry and the gang clean out Grimmauld Place since nobody lived in it for more than 10 years.

They clean out the drawing room in one of the scenes. While in the drawing room, they find an old locket in the cabinet; everyone attempts to open the ancient locket but to no avail.

It turns out [readers find out in the seventh book] the locket is one of Voldemort’s Horcruxes; in order to kill Voldemort, Harry must destroy Voldemort’s seven Horcruxes.

“It was probably one of my favorite parts in the book yet it was left out because it was ‘too much.’”

Unfortunately though, the little scene of them finding the locket was left out of the movie.

The fact that the drawing room scene, as small as it was, was left out of the movie infuriates me.

J.K. Rowling obviously put the simple scene in there for a reason and it bothers me that she allowed them to leave it out. They left out a very important foreshadowing part.

By leaving out the foreshadowing part, movie viewers never made the connection with the locket and Horcruxes.

Now, let’s jump to a little bit further in “Order of the Phoenix.”

There is a chapter in the book titled, “Snape’s Worst Memory.”

In the chapter, while learning Occlumency, Harry manages to get

inside Snape’s head and see the Potions Master’s worst memory.

His worst memory, in short, is his worst memory because it was the day that Lily [Harry’s mother] said that she did not want to be friends with him anymore because he called her a Mudblood.

In the movie though, his worst memory is made to seem like his worst memory because James [Harry’s father] bullied him. That, sadly, is not the case.

It makes me mad that they cut out when Lily said she doesn’t want to be his friend because that scene showed just how obsessed Snape was with Lily.

Again, it wasn’t until the eighth movie that the viewers found out about how Snape was obsessed with Lily.

Another one of my favorite books that got turned into a movie and was [slightly] ruined was “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.”

“Perks” is about a freshman in high school, named Charlie, who writes letter to an anonymous friend about his life and his struggles. The book is an

easy read and really resonated with me.

Finding out it was being turned into a movie made me excited. I was curious to see what they would keep in the movie and what they would take out.

Unfortunately, I was slightly disappointed.

The movie left out the part where the main character, Charlie, was reading a poem to his friends. The poem talked about suicide and was very hard for Charlie to read.

It was probably one of my favorite parts in the book yet it was left out because it was “too much” [according to the director] for the viewers to handle.

The poem also showed a side to Charlie that hadn’t been shown before in the book and it gave another level of depth to the main character.

While I understand that scenes in books may be left out of movies because of heavy content or time constraints, leaving out scenes might not always be for the best.

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Legalizing gay marriage throughout the years has changed Julie Haught Faclutly COLUMNIST

2004 was a banner year for homophobia and heterosexism in the U.S. Ten years ago, voters in Ohio and 11 other states passed amendments to their respective state constitutions banning same sex marriage.

In all, 31 states now have or at one time had some form of the erroneously named “Defense of Marriage Act.” These “defenses” were modeled on the federal Defense of Marriage Act [DOMA] signed into law in 1996 by none other than President Bill Clinton, one not known for marital fidelity himself.

At long last, in 2013 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled section three of the federal DOMA unconstitutional. At the state level, three of the 12 states that passed DOMAs in 2004 have had Circuit Court rulings declaring the amendments unconstitu-

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“In all, 31 states now have or at one time had some form of the erroneously named “Defense of Marriage Act.” tional.

Appeals are pending in all three rulings to reinstate the DOMAs, but those appeals should have no standing if there is fairness and justice in the U.S. Defense of Marriage Acts ushered in by popular votes embody the very “tyranny of the majority” that the Bill of Rights is intended to remedy.

What, precisely, is being defended when same sex couples are not allowed to marry?

Take, for example, the story of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon.

These two women first met in 1950, they became a couple two years later and then moved in togeth-

er in 1953.

Fifty-one years later, the state of California finally recognized their union.

What elements of the marriage contract were compromised in 2004 when the state granted Martin and Lyon the same rights as other married couples? Did straight couples suddenly feel diminished because two women who had devoted their lives to each other finally found state recognition for that relationship?

Or, how about in Michigan?

Would the marriage of Milt Lennox and Ed Ladner lessen any straight Michigan couple’s union?

Lennox and Ladner, of Grand Rapids, Mich.. celebrated 50 years together on the very day the Michigan DOMA was declared unconstitutional.

Opponents of samesex marriage might ask why Martin and Lyon or Lennox and Ladner need marriage if their relationships lasted 50 years without state recognition.

Such questions ignore

the privileges that marriage affords couples.

As the American Civil Liberties Union notes, “There are more than 1,100 places in federal law where a protection or responsibility is based on marital status.”

Unfortunately, groups l i ke t he Nat iona l Organization for Marriage [NOM] continue to advocate for marriage exclusively as “one man and one woman.”

Their spurious argument is that to do otherwise would be an infringement on the religious liberties of those opposed to same sex marriage.

However, no one is forcing anyone into a same sex marriage. The expansion of marriage rights is an expansion of civil rights.

Here’s to hoping the courts continue to recognize the civil rights of same sex couples by overturning the DOMAs that remain.

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SPORTS FAST BUT NOT Falcons dominate Illinois opponents

Falcons earn wins against Northern Illinois and Chicago State as Nikki Chiricosta recorded a new school record. Read more on BGnews.com.

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By Cameron Teague Robinson Sports Editor

April showers may bring May flowers, but in this case they brought Falcon fans the chance to see the football team in its last spring scrimmage.

“I wanted this to be a hard fought contest with no injuries. We have one man who was headed to the hospital ... hopefully [the test] will come out negative,” head coach Dino Babers said. “I’m proud of the conditioning of this football team and where we are headed.”

Those same fans have heard about “Falcon Fast” for the last month as the Falcons have been taught a whole new system under Babers. On Saturday afternoon that new system produced 138 plays in 78 minutes with 69 of those plays happening in the first 15 minutes.

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FAST ENOUGH Falcons fall short in regionals

Gymnasts compete at LSU, Nocella earns best score in BG history

By Grant Crawford Reporter

The BG gymnastics season came to an end as none of the three competitors were able to clinch a top two spot in the all-around competition to advance to the NCAA Championships.

Alyssa Nocella was able to commandeer the ninth overall spot finishing with a 39.150, the best of the three for the Falcons, along with posting a 9.700 or better on the vault, beam, and bars along with a 9.850 on the floor.

Nocella’s ninth place finish, was the best since BG Hall of Famer, Marny Oestreng back in the late 1990’s including having the best score in Falcon history at NCAA Regionals.

Megan Harrington finished 10th with a 38.925 in addition to posting a 9.600 or higher in both vault and bars and a 9.800 or better in the beam and floor routines.

They were beat out by two LSU gymnasts in Rheagan Courville who scored a 39.725 and Jessie Jordan who had an all-around score of 39.600, along with eight others finishing before them.

Gina Locigno rounded the Falcons out with a 12th place finish of 38.400 posting a 9.725 on beam, 9.675 on bars, 9.200 on beam and a 9.800 on the floor.

Despite not being able to qualify for the NCAA Championships, all three girls were

able to improve upon their previous allaround score at NCAA Regionals from years past dating back to 2012.

In 2012, Gina Locigno posted a 36.975 good for 19th overall, along with Megan Harrington in 2013 placing 12th overall and now finishing two spots higher at 10th in 2014. Furthermore, Nocella who finished in 11th place last year in all-around went up a couple spots to 9th.

As this chapter of Falcon gymnastics comes to a close, the team has seen vast improvements notching more wins each year going from 2-12 (1-5) in the 2011-2012 season and 5-11 (3-3) in the 2012-2013 season and now to 7-9 (4-2) this most recent season.

With the tough schedule head coach Kerrie Turner has put into motion for the team, the Falcons have continued to progress and get better as a collective unit inching closer to teams like Kent State and Central Michigan.

BG will lose three key gymnasts who have been a critical part in helping to reshape the Falcon gymnastics program. Those three gymnasts are seniors Harrington, Megan Valentini and Lacey Swords.

Experienced g ymnasts Locigno, Nocella and Lauren Feely will return next year, which along with several other talented gymnasts, will give the Falcons a good chance in competing for MidAmerican Conference championship and more in 2015.

Men’s soccer returns to Cochrane Field for spring game against Notre Dame College BG looks to use spring games as learning experience for next season

By Brandon Shrider Reporter

Men’s soccer is back at Cochrane Field as they played Notre Dame College in their first home game of the spring.

Bowling Green dropped the game 1-0 after failing to answer the late first half goal by Notre Dame, but this game was more than just a score. “[Cochrane Field is] a little bit beat up, but it’s always good to be out here,” coach Eric Nichols said. “Guys were jacked up.”

Nichols and the team are using these spring games to determine positions and gain experience for the plethora of firsttime starters after graduating 10 seniors over the summer.

“We’ve got some guys with a lot of experience that are out of the lineup,” Nichols said. “This was the first time for many of the guys to play at all; a lot of guys saw some big minutes.”

This lack of experience has been a focal point coming into the spring, as the Falcons will continue to utilize different lineups, while working on playing together as a team.

“There’s a lot of soccer things and organizational things that we need to work on, but I saw some positives,” Nichols said. “If we can play the two-touch, pass

and move then we can get a little bit of our rhythm going.”

In addition to lineups and teamwork, BG will look to stress vocal leadership this season. These repetitions throughout the spring will help the young Falcons squad in the games to come.

“You gotta know what to say before you talk, and a lot of times that comes with experience,” Nichols said.

While Bowling Green lost their first home game of the spring, these 90 minutes are just part of the process for preparing for the anticipated fall season.

“We want to win all the games, but we won’t,” Nichols said. “I go into the spring with a lot of questions about personnel and about the team and how they’re gonna play and that’s what the spring is about; for me to figure that out.”

Unfortunately, BG lost another player to injury during the game, again, forcing the team to change lineups and positions. However, the numerous minutes for the underclassmen is coveted throughout the spring.

While winning is important, the Falcons will continue to use the spring to get players healthy, try out an array of lineups and learn about the team they have.

“I have answers to a lot of questions,” Nichols said.

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Emma Norris moves the ball down the field against UNOH defenders in the team’s spring game at the Perry Field House Saturday.

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The BG spring game may have been the most talked about sports event Saturday, but people wouldn’t know it if they were at the Perry Field House’s turf field.

The intensity and communication at the fieldhouse was reminiscent of a regular season game. The fans who had to sit on the wall close to the sideline could hear each Falcon actively talking to each other on the field.

“I think we were just a little tentative going forward in attack. We wanted to increase our tempo in transition in the last two 30 minute periods,” head coach Lindsay Basalyga said. “It looked good and we continue to get better.”

This is the second home game on the spring season

FOOTBALL From Page 5 However, that pace was still not fast enough for Babers.

“We were not fast out there today. We will never be this slow in a spring game again,” Babers said. “We could have finished this thing in 45 minutes if we we’re moving at the right tempo. You don’t believe it now but you will.”

The offense put up 544 yards in 78 minutes, 370 yards passing and 174 rushing. While most of 138 plays came in a full field scrimmage, after their

and was scheduled to be outside but due to the rain on Thursday and Friday the field was not in good condition to play on so it was pushed indoors.

Due to the change in venue the number of teams participating decreased.

The Falcons were originally scheduled to play Captial University, Concordia University [Mich.] and The University of Northwestern Ohio. Concordia had to drop due to injuries and not having enough girls to play. Capital wanted to play with a full team outside but since they could not play outside they dropped also.

This left the Falcons with only The University of Northwestern Ohio as they played both 9v9 and 10v10 at some point during the matchup indoors. The Falcons only

halftime break they ran some red zone specialized offense.

A touchdown from punter and receiver Joe Davidson ended the game as the first-team offense came on top 34-13.

For Falcons fans their first thought about “Falcon Fast” usually is about the offense but Babers made sure to let people know that the defense is talented too.

“We have a good defense.

You try to sugar coat a lot of things but we just have a good defense,” Babers said. “I think Falcon Fast speaks to our defense, not only are we going to have the fastest offense

have 10 girls on the roster so graduated seniors Alyssa Carmack and Ivi Casagrande came back and played some minutes in the game.

The Falcons did not play a 90-minute game, but they played two 30-minute halves then ended with two 15-minute halves. They ended the game winning by a total score of 6-1 although they did not start well in the first 30 minute period. They were able to get out of that period with the score tied 0-0, but they opened up their attack more in the second half.

“I think it is just mentality,” Basalyga said. “It’s a building process of how do we start games, how do we end games, how do we manage games. It wasn’t a lack of preparation I just think we were playing a little safe and tentative.”

In the defensive side of

the field the Falcons held form and only allowed one goal which came off of a penalty kick.

“We are happy that the goal did not come from the run of play,” Basalyga said. “I still think there are some things we can clean up on the defensive side of the ball.”

The Falcons will be back in action April 12 in what will be their last spring game before their alumni game. It will be held in Cochrane Field at noon if the weather permits.

“I think we are getting a little cabin fever. Luckily the fieldhouse is amazing, and the staff is amazing,” Basalyga said. “I feel so lucky that the weather hasn’t held us back this spring. But I think we do want to get out and get as big as we can. That moment when we can get out and get big will be important for us.”

but we will have the fastest defense too.”

The same defense that did not force a turnover in the last scrimmage forced four, three fumbles and one interception on Saturday and tallied nine sacks on the quarterbacks.

Although, they were not able to actually sack the quarterback, anytime a defender got into the backfield and slowed down around the quarterback they were awarded a sack. Quarterback turned linebacker Austin Valdez had two sacks while lineman Kendall Montgomery led the Falcons with three sacks. Jude

Adejei-Barimah got the only interception of the day in the end zone and it looked as if he would have taken it 100 yards if play was not stopped.

“You guys worry about the offense, we feel like we got left in the past,” defensive back Will Watson said. “We need to let you know 2014 BG defense isn’t going anywhere.

Turnovers was a point of emphasis for us today.”

It is hard to learn a whole new offense but learning three in three years is what Southern Methodist University transfer Gehrig Dieter is dealing with. It

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The Bowling Green State University track and field team came first in four different events in the Ohio Cherry Blossom meet, hosted

by Ohio University.

It all started for the Falcons in the shot put event, where freshman Mackenzie Wheat came in first place with a throw of 46-feet-11. This led her to coming up less than a foot shy of hitting an automatic qualifying mark.

Head coach Lou Snelling was impressed with her success this week and hopes to see her continues to go up from here.

“She took a bigger step than last week, she’s getting better and better,” Snelling said. “As a true freshman, she’s doing a fantastic job and hopefully we’re likely to see more from her down the road.”

In the discus throw, senior Tina Perrine continued the momentum for the Falcons as she took first place with 151feet-2. She also came close to hitting an automark for the Mid-American Conference.

Snelling noticed the improvement in her performance form last week and hopes to see it improve.

“It was a good step from last week, she improved by a couple of meters,” Snelling said. “She usually progresses through the whole season and the difference this time is that she’s starting off a lot

further than last year.”

Sophomore Alicia Arnold and redshirt junior Brittany Sinclair came in first for the team by winning the 400 and the 400 hurdles. Arnold ran the best time this year with 56:81 seconds, coming within a second of clinching the MAC automatic qualifying mark.

Snelling said their events were one of the highlights of the day.

“Those were some of the bigger positives of the day, seeing Brit and Alicia,” Snelling said.

Sinclair had a season-best time of 1:03.13 to come in first as well.

Redshirt freshman Kori Reiser came in second in both hammer throw and discus events. She threw a 177feet-5 in the hammer throw and a 141-feet-6 in the discus, respectively.

Perrine also came within the top five of the hammer throw event, finishing third with a throw of 172-4.

Also in the sprints, junior Natalie Sommerville came in third with a time of 1:04.45.

Snelling said that she’s getting closer to beating her personal best.

“She took a second off from last week, she’s getting closer to her personal best … now she has to keep pushing and getting better,” Snelling said.

The Falcons will travel to Cincinnati next for the twoday All-Ohio Championship meet starting on Friday.

did not look hard for Dieter though as he had seven receptions for 99 yards and two touchdowns of 39 and 21 from Johnson.

“If you think about it would be kind of tough, but I’m a pretty smart guy,” Dieter said. “I’m just lucky I have coaches that teach me everything ... and teammates who help me too.”

Dieter was forced to sit out all of last year due to redshirting so this will be his first eligible year in a Falcon year. He will join a very experienced receiving core with Chris Gallon, Ryan Burbrink,

Ronnie Moore and Heath Jackson. Dieter showed how that he is capable of fitting in with that amount of talent as in one drive he caught four passes and ended the drive with a touchdown.

“Getting back on the field this year is a great feeling,” Dieter said. “Knowing that I’m eligible, there is no better feeling than knowing you can play. Every practice means something now.”

The Falcons will begin their season on Aug. 29 as they travel to Bowling Green, Ky., for a matchup with Western Kentucky.

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Sophomores sail on river to raise money for Mercy Children’s Hospital

By William Channell Assistant Pulse Editor

While students were busy dancing during Ziggython this year, two members of the University sailing team were doing something a little different to raise money for the yearly event.

Sophomores Robert Ottman and Michael Perkins sailed at the mouth of the Maumee River in honor of Dance Marathon for 14 hours, raising $3,800 in all.

Perry got the idea to sail at last year’s Ziggython, when he was a dancer. He saw the bikers come in and thought it would be a good idea for the sailing team to do something for the event as well.

“I said, ‘you know, I have this really crazy idea to do, like, this sailing thing for 32 hours for Dance Marathon,’” Ottman said. “Then it kinda took off. They absolutely loved it.”

Perkins said he was apprehensive about joining Ottman on the trip, but realized the difference it could make if successful.

“It’s something we can do to really contribute,” Perkins said. “It’s something we already participate in regularly ... But if we can also raise X amount of money to help kids, that’s a good thing to do.”

Ottman said the two of them were unable to bring in other students due to perceived safety hazards because too much of the lake is still frozen.

“As you can tell, this winter’s been a pretty drastic one,” Ottman said.

“The lake is still 70 percent frozen almost ... we really couldn’t bring in other prospective students because it would just be too dangerous for them.”

Having more side events, Ottman said, opens up the possibilities for people to get engaged in Dance Marathon.

“Not only is this a way to open up a new thing for students to do, but it also helps the sport of sailing,” Ottman said.

Ottman made it clear that he and Perkins weren’t officially partnered with Dance Marathon, but rather were doing it in honor of the event.

“When we’re doing it, our name is the sailing team and we’re just donating in essence toward Dance Marathon,” Ottman said.

Despite this, Ottman hopes sailing will become an official part of Ziggython next year. He said he plans on bringing the total amount raised to the committee that heads Dance Marathon and pitch to them the idea of an official sailing sub-event. Holly Hemminger, assistant director of internal affairs for Dance Marathon, said the organization is supportive of Ottman and Perkins’ efforts and are receptive of the idea of making it an official part of the event.

In the end, Ottman said he hopes this gives recognition to the sailing team in addition to raising money for Dance Marathon.

“When people think of a sailing team, they think of a bunch of alcoholic drinkers,” Ottman said. “We’re not just [drinkers], we’re a group of people who put for an effort to make a change for children.”

Teen shares story of survival

By Geoff Burns Pulse Editor

For many 16-year-olds, obtaining a driver’s license is an achievement of freedom, but it will be something Samantha Beemer will never have.

The 18-year-old was involved in a car accident on Sept. 9, 2011 while driving to a high school football game.

She was the passenger of the

THEME From Page 3 dancer experience this year,” said Alyssa Cannella, community outreach chair for Dance Marathon.

The theme plays into many of the smaller events within Ziggython. For example, one of the 32 hours was “ball drop hour,” Cannella said. This included a countdown and a location meant to look like Times Square on New Year’s Eve. The overall intent in decorating was for Perry Field House to feel like a big city, Cannella said.

There was a graffiti wall on

Samantha Beemer Miracle Child

vehicle when the driver lost control and struck a tree on her side of the car. She was transported by helicopter through Life Flight to Mercy St. Vincent Hospital with injuries

which dancers could answer the question “Why do you stand?” Doughty said.

Landmarks used to invoke a city atmosphere included the Hollywood sign, the Statue of Liberty and the Walk of Fame. Cutouts of city skylines were also used.

The process of selecting a theme began within the first few weeks of fall semester, Doughty said.

The 21 members of the Dance Marathon steering committee each came up with five potential themes, Day said. Everyone had an opportunity to defend their favorite theme and explain its potential.

The ideas are narrowed

such as traumatic brain injury, facial fractures, fractured right clavicle, punctured right lung and more.

“They had to bend my body and take me out of the driver’s side of the car,” Beemer said.

“They didn’t think I was even alive when they arrived and they realized I was still breathing and tried to stabilize me.”

Beemer and her mother, Libby, gave a speech

down and voted on. “Miracles in the City” was selected pretty much unanimously, Cannella said.

The theme was announced in September or October, Day said.

Hundreds of people came to the general meeting at which it was revealed, Doughty said.

Themes from previous years include “Superheroes,” “Get Real” and “The Jungle.”

The theme is something that unites people, Cannella said. Though it changes each year, it is always there for the same reason.

“The theme is definitely something I remember from year to year,” Cannella said.​

at Ziggython for Dance Marathon on Saturday. While on stage, Libby said every single person participating in the event is now apart of her family.

All the love and support the family receives from Ziggython is what keeps us involved, Libby said.

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ZIGGYTHON From Page 1 The 152 participating bikers raised a total of $75,629.60 after their 180-mile trip from Cincinnati back to BG. Their goal this year was $100,000.

This past year, 140 Bikes for Tikes participants were able to raise $98,299.

“After everything we’ve been through, it’s experiences like these that remind us we’re still a family. [Dance Marathon] impacts families in ways that we can’t express,” said Ben Fogle, parent of miracle child Maddie Fogle, at this year’s Dance Marathon.

The 32-hour event was hosted April 5 to 6 at the Perry Field House, where dancers stood on their feet for the entire duration to raise money for the participating miracle families. More than 40 miracle families were present for the event.

It’s the miracle families like the Fogles that gave 312 dancers, like Brianna Lawless, the motivation to spend 32 hours on their feet this past weekend.

“Hearing the families talk about their experience is inspiring,” Lawless said.

“That’s what keeps me going.”

Ben Fogle and his wife Valerie gave birth to premature twins in 2009, Maddie and Ethan. Not even a month old, Ethan struggled with health complications and was life-flighted to a hospital in Ann Arbor while Maddie spent

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NATALIE From Page 3 “Her involvement has just really inspired me,” Swiecicki’s older sister Nicole Swiecicki said. “The way she takes it so seriously raising money and her being involved when she was in school is pretty amazing.”

Nicole finds herself sharing her sister’s story to inform others about these organizations.

“I always share with everybody our experience with Dance Marathon and Children’s Miracle Network … to try to make them aware of this organization and how they raise money and what they raise it for,” Nicole said.

Swiecicki also spends part of her time doing advocacy work outside of Dance Marathon.

“I’ve helped feed the homeless in Toledo. We

the first portion of her life in an incubator.

“No matter what happened, we knew we wanted to bring them home together,” said Fogle. “And that’s exactly what happened.”

The Fogles brought their twins home together, but not in the way they ever could have imagined.

Ethan went into cardiac arrest at less than a month old and died.

Fogle said that because of Mercy Children’s Hospital, their daughter, 4, is alive today.

She will turn five next month.

“Everyone keeps the mood very positive and upbeat here [at Dance Marathon],” he said.

“Sometimes it’s difficult to express gratitude because the mood is so positive, but the interaction they provide the kids is great.”

Families like the Fogles were able to share their stories during miracle family spotlight sessions. The parents and children spoke of their challenges throughout the entire event, down to the final hours.

“Having these sessions lets dancers see what these funds are going to,” said Cathy Moeller, Ziggython fundraising chair. “It puts a face to the whole purpose and reminds everyone why they’re doing this.”

The Dance Marathon Steering Committee wanted to make the event as special as possible, for both the families and the students participating.

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make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and lunches for them,” Swiecicki said.

“I [also] shaved my head two years ago for St. Baldrick’s Foundation.”

She has found Dance Marathon to be a positive influence on her life and it has given her special people in her life.

“I’ve made so many friends through this organization and so many relationships that I can’t even say enough about it,” Swiecicki said.

Nicole said the process has changed her sister.

“This whole process of her being a miracle child and then growing into a part of DM and a part of raising money for the program has been amazing for her,” Nicole said. “The awareness she has now of how important the people that raise the money are to the hospitals and the children themselves, since she was there once.”

different theme or event for everyone to take part in.

A capella groups Ten40 and Not Yet Perfect performed on stage to provide live entertainment to those around.

Decade Hour, which began at 2 a.m.— the halfway point for the dancers— featured music from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Dancers and guests were able to learn dance moves from the past.

A rave to keep up the energy began at 3 a.m., after all the Miracle Families left for the night.

Even after the first 16 hours of dancing, sophomore and dancer Hannah Tempel said she wasn’t feeling drowsy yet.

“I’m sore; my feet hurt, but it’s been fun,” she said. “We’ve been learning new dances and playing games with the kids when they’re here, so it makes the time go by.”

After the grand total of more than $275,000 was revealed, dancers were able to sit with the bikers and miracle children as a net of balloons was released to celebrate the conclusion of Ziggython.

“This whole experience has been so uplifting; it’s hard to pick out one aspect of it that was the best,” said Doyle Stubleski, parent of miracle child Zoie Stubleski.

Next year will mark the 20th anniversary for the University’s Dance Marathon.

Opportunities to get involved for next year’s events open up as early as September.

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BEEMER From Page 7 After her accident, Beemer remained in a coma for two weeks until giving doctors a “thumbs up” signifying she was conscious. After a series of treatments, such as a craniometry to relieve her brain swelling, the placement of a titanium plate on the side of her skull and heavy rehabilitation for physical and speech purposes, she felt like the hospital was “home.”

“The nurses there painted my nails and toenails even though they said they hated feet,” Beemer said. “We watched ‘Jersey Shore’ every Thursday. Mercy Children’s in Toledo was great and I loved their fish tank and having therapy dogs there was like having a piece of home.”

Beemer made a full recov-

MONEY From Page 3 total, surpassing the goal of $1,100, Hamway said.

“Knowing the fact that all of this money, no matter where it’s coming from or how it was raised, it going to a good cause is a great feeling,” Hamway said.

In order for these fundraisers to happen, Hemminger said a core committee of people spread the word through social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. They sent out links for people to

ery and returned back to Evergreen High School on Nov. 6, 2011 after her family was told many times she wouldn’t survive. Libby said according to the doctor, Beemer’s recovery could be compared to if someone were to win the power ball 10 times in a row and that she was “definitely a miracle child.”

Although Beemer can’t remember much of the accident, her mother remembers all of it. Libby spent much of her time educating herself about the science and the terms doctors would try explaining in order to gain a better understanding of Beemer’s case and to reassure herself about the truth.

“The more you can learn, the better off you’re going to be,” Libby said. “I didn’t let the fear they were telling me overpower me.”

It’s because of miracle stories like the Beemer family

that keeps Erika Zalecky, family relations chair for Dance Marathon, wanting to be involved.

“This is my fourth year being involved with Dance Marathon and this has been my favorite year so far,” Zalecky said. “This is what led me to my passion and is what I want to do with my career.”

After a life-changing accident and recovery, Beemer is graduating high school in May and plans to attend the University to major in public relations. She also plans to remain active in the Children’s Miracle Network.

“I had a feeding tube that was beyond irritating,” Beemer said. “I just had to push myself and work hard to get the strength to eat solid food and get up. It was the little things that pushed me to get motivated.”

donate money, advertise for events and share drawings people can participate in during the final event of Ziggython.

“We want as many people to feel involved as possible,” Hemminger said.

There were more than 300 students who had signed up this year to participate when in past years they had about 100.

“Raising money isn’t the main goal, but with the amount of people we have, it should be a good turn out,” Hemminger said.

One of the most difficult

things about fundraising for the event Hemminger said was not coming off as too pushy for the money.

“We all just want people to understand how passionate we are and the importance this money [has] for the kids,” she said.

Regardless of the long hours spent preparing to raise money, Hemminger’s passion and dedication outshines the negatives.

“I love the people. I love watching people get excited and see their passion for this event grow,” she said.

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**2014-2015 s.y. now renting 930 E Wooster & 321 E Merry b/c 6 BR s over 3 allowed, also more, Avail now & NY, 1 & 2 BR apts.

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Shamrock Storage Many sizes. Near BGSU, Uhaul available.

ShamrockBG.com, 419-354-0070 The Highlands -220 Napoleon Rd. 1BR apts, $400-$415/mo + elec. newly updated, D/W, lots of parking, quiet location, laundry on site.

Call 419-354-6036 for more info.

The Homestead 130 Washington, BG News 1 & 2 BR s, & 1BR w/ study, W/D, 1 column (1.68”) byall4” laundry, $595-$630/mo + utils.

Walking distance to campus and downtown. Call 419-354-6036.

“Sam B’s consistently serves the best food between Toledo and Columbus.”

The Toledo Blade Food Critic

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Assistive Listening and Captioning System Avail Call 419-352-5882.

Children under 6 may not attend R rated features after 6pm

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419-372-4444 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

You can access everything that you need via the “Student Center” at the MyBGSU portal.

Office of Registration and Records 110 Administration Building

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