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Wednesday, September 3, 2014
VOLUME 94, ISSUE 6
CAMPUS BRIEF
Football player suspended for sexual misconduct Bowling Green running back William Houston, 19, of Mansfield, Ohio has been suspended for two
years by the University following an investigation and hearing under the University’s code of student conduct. The University has found Houston responsible for “sexual contact without permission,” according to an email sent by the University. He was arrested July 20, for attempted rape at an off-campus
residence. He was then placed on interim suspension by the University on July 21. Houston was then indicted on Aug. 6 for the attempted rape charge, but “the criminal case is seperate from the University’s code of conduct case,” said University spokesperson David Kielmeyer.
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The Student Handbook states that the suspension seperates the student from the University for a defined period of time, after which the student may return. A permanent notation will be added to one’s transcript as well. Houston ran for 211 yards on 49 carries and a team-high seven
touchdowns this past season for the Falcons. The athletic department has no comment on the situation other than what was released by the University. “From the University standpoint this case and the decision is complete,” Kielmeyer said.
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University to implement streamlined way of recycling on campus, hopes to minimize trash By Kathryne Rubright Pulse Editor
Ca mpus Operat ions a nd t he Office of Campus Sustainability hope to boost University recycling by switching to a single-stream recycling system. In a single-stream system, all recyclables go into one container rather than having separate containers for different recyclables. With this system, Nick Hennessey, sustainability coordinator for the University, and Andrea Depinet, director of campus services, hope to raise the University’s diversion rate, the rate of items diverted from landfills to recycling, to 50 percent. The rate is about 20 percent right now, Hennessey said. An advantage of single-stream recycling is that it allows more types of items to be recycled. Plastics are numbered depending on their compositions. The old plastic receptacles were only for types one and two, Hennessey said. Types one through seven can go in the single-stream containers. However, high-
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RUNNING IN PLACE
University to host Campus Fest Student organizations to showcase for students By Natasha Ivery Reporter
STUDENTS ENJOYING using the new equipment at the recently renovated recreation center on Tuesday night.
FALCONS DOWN OILERS The BG men’s soccer team defeated the University of Findlay 8-0 Tuesday night with the help of 5 goals from sophomore Pat Flynn. | PAGE 6
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One thing students hear often is how important it is to get involved on campus. On Thursday, students will get the chance to see all the options the University has to offer. The University will host Campus Fest, a long-standing tradition that helps students explore organizations and activities, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Union Oval and old campus. Campus Fest allows student organizations to set up tables and recruit new members. Those who are interested in joining organizations can learn more about the programs the University has to offer. Students can also learn about the dif-
LABELING PERPATRATORS Forum Editor Autumn Kunkel talks about the negative impact sexual assaults have. She also discusses how society has normalized rape. | PAGE 4
ferent businesses and agencies around town that can serve as resources for students. “Campus Fest is an event hosted by the Office of Campus activities in the first two or three weeks of the first semester,” said Chris Bullins, associate dean of students, in an email. “The purpose of Campus Fest is to showcase over 300 student organizations, campus programs and community agencies and businesses.” Along with organizations such as Black Student Union, Latino Student Union, Gospel Choir and World Student Association, there will be newer organizations such as the Pretty Brown Girl Collective and WAX [We
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WHY ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO CAMPUS FEST? “I’m looking forward to learning about more campus organizations. And my fraternity SAE has a booth.” Michael Fracassa Sophomore, Film
PLUS: Lovebettie, Tropic Bombs, & The Girls!
Thurs, Sept 4 | 8PM-1AM
Live Wire Concert Series Presents:
Clazel Theater, Bowling Green, OH $10 Advance | $12 At the Door
Tickets at wbgufm.com, Culture Clash & Finders Records