The BG News 4.30.2018

bg news

An independent student press serving the campus and surrounding community, ESTABLISHED 1920 Bowling Green State University Monday April 30, 2018 Volume 97, Issue 72

SEMESTER SEND-OFF

Falcons boast productive end to the school year setting up for fall semester. | PAGE 11

Tips to stay active during summertime

New Avengers worth the 10year wait

Baseball swept against Central Michigan

PAGE 2

PAGE 6

PAGE 8

Greenbriar

Inc.

CLOSE TO CAMPUS!

PHOTO BY VIKTORIIA YUSHKOVA

Best Selection of

Houses & Apartments

445 E Wooster St. | 419-352-0717 | www.greenbriarrentals.com

t

COLLEGE

we get it. sls@bgsu.edu www.bgsu.edu/sls 419-372-2951

H A P P E N S

STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES

R E A L L AW Y E R S | R E A L R E S U LT S

BG NEWS

April 30, 2018 | PAGE 2

Staying active in the Ohio summertime

In the summer, students can take advantage of the warmer weather and increased free time to focus on physical fitness.

Falcon Fitness student supervisor and Group X instructor Adrienne Ansel said summer is a good time for students to make working out a habit.

“During the summer, there’s a lot more down time. Even if students are taking classes, there’s less of a work load.”

For students staying in Bowling Green

between terms, there are plenty of resources for exercising on a budget. Between campus, the Student Recreation Center and studios in Wood county that offer free or discounted classes for first-timers, getting fit doesn’t have to break the bank.

Campus The Department of Recreation and Wellness gives students several opportunities to take their workouts outside this summer. Incorporating cardio and body weight exercises students would normally do inside the Student Recreation Center, outside is a great way to ex-

Spring

ercise while the weather is nice, Ansel said.

There are maps of walking and running routes on the department’s website ranging from 1 mile to 4 miles. These routes take walkers and runners through campus.

Videos of a yoga routine from the department’s As You Are yoga class series from earlier this year are available on the BGSURecreation YouTube channel. Students can use these videos to do yoga outside or in their dorm or apartment.

The Student Recreation Center also maintains outdoor spaces such as the intramural fields, which are free to use when not already reserved but don’t require a reservation.

Student Recreation Center Students can also use indoor spaces on campus to achieve fitness goals this summer. With less students using the SRC in the summer, it is more likely for students who don’t usually use the space to take advantage of it.

“The rec center isn’t as busy in the summer, so that intimidation isn’t there,” Ansel said.

The SRC will remain open 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays from May 7 to Aug. 26 with Group X classes running during both summer sessions. The schedule for group fitness classes can be found on the Department of Recreation Staying Active continued on page 5

2018

FREE LOOK FOR YOUR

z i n e m a g a

Key Magazine at most BG News stands

B E I N G A PA R E N T I N C O L L E G E

us b e l t t u h S d e r i t e R t Flee

PAGE 6

PO LYAM

OR Y

A Hidden it y in Commun Green | 12 Bowling

?

TH E PR OS EY EI NG

enters Wiggins ft | 20 NBA Dra

W OM EN

TI ON IN AV IA

Women’s University takes Chapter Flight | 28

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS TRUST IN THE MEDIA A YEAR IN REVIEW A HIDDEN COMMUNITY SECOND CHA NCES

FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

By Brionna Scebbi Reporter

FORUM

April 30, 2018 | PAGE 3

North Korea talks peace

PEOPLEON THESTREET Is water wet?

“Yes, because it’s a liquid and most of the time it’s in a liquid form.”

NICOLE PARSONS Freshman, Middle Childhood Education

“Yes, because when you touch it you feel the moisture from it, and it’s not dry.”

Photo Provided

By Brandon Long Guest Columnist The recent change of heart for North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un can really be interpreted in one of two ways: a leader desperate to finally reconcile tensions on the global scale, or a leader cashing in the fear he has planted over the preceding years.

Kim has stated recently to his South Korean counterpart that he is willing to concede nuclear armaments in exchange for a promise from the U.S. not to invade.

In considering how serious Kim is, we should reflect on the other occasions where Kim has offered denuclearization and not delivered. It is suspicious that Kim did not give an exact date for this supposed denuclearization, although he offered journalists an opportunity to watch the shutdown of a North Korean test site. All of this was offered in conversation with the southern President.

It is uncertain if Kim will ever concede nuclear weapons, but a concession of a test site seems possible.

Park Hyeong Jung, a senior research fellow at the government-funded Korea Institute of National Unification stated his

“nightmare scenario” in an NPR article: “North Korea promises not to develop missiles that can reach the U.S. In return, the U.S. allows North Korea to keep its current nuclear capabilities and reduces U.S. forces stationed in South Korea.”

This would be a net win for Kim. While maintaining his strong-arm abilities against local nations, the nuclear threat to the U.S. directly would be conceded. This potential outcome falls in line with Trump’s “America first” rhetoric.

Keep in mind that this is a leader who has imprisoned, according to The U.S. Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, 150,000 to 200,000 people. Even Stalin managed to smile in multiple photos that seemed innocent enough, softening his image while Soviets rotted and toiled in the gulag.

It seems unlikely the U.S. will be able to speak for these people in coming talks, if they come, but do not let the smiles and promises wash away the crimes against humanity that this regime is conducting.

It seems unreasonable the regime would give nuclear weapons up for the simple reason that they would either have to stop such extreme violation of their citizenry or face

MARIE WILKER Freshman, Inclusive Early Childhood Education

“There appears to be

right now not sufficient evidence to take Kim’s words for anything more than a man angling to further his goals. ” — Brandon Long — Guest Columnist

international intervention. The nukes are the weapon in this hostage situation.

It is not entirely impossible that this all turns out for the best, although it seems very unlikely. Trump would do well to keep in mind the kind of sadist he is dealing with in the talks to come. In a “Face the Nation” interview National Security Advisor John Bolton said, “we’ve seen words so far.”

Remaining skeptical but hopeful seems to be the best approach, currently. There appears to be right now not sufficient evidence to take Kim’s words for anything more than a man angling to further his goals.

“Yes, because it’s a fluid.”

ABBY PICKERING Senior, Biology

“No, because for something to be wet it has to be covered in water.”

ALANA BUCK Freshman, Criminal Justice

FORUM

April 30, 2018 | PAGE 4

One week in the Bay Area

SUBMISSION POLICY

By Shiva Bhusal Columnist The Bay area, also known as “Silicon Valley,” refers to urban areas surrounding the San Francisco Bay in Northern California. It is the home to some of the biggest tech industries in the world today, including Google, Apple, Lyft, Quora, Twitter, Symantec, Facebook, eBay, Zendesk and more. The Bay area boasts an exhilarating amount of venture capital and is also known for fueling young entrepreneurs, most notably the graduates of the Stanford University—the undisputed intellectual heart of the West Coast.

A couple of weeks back, I was in the Bay Area for an onsite interview. At first, I didn’t care about the tech industry and was rather mesmerized by the warm and sunny weather. As an Ohio resident, I feel like the weather here is uncertain at best. When it’s good, it’s really good, but you never know what’s coming next. Things get worse, particularly during the winter. Unlike Ohio, season loses its meaning for Bay area residents, as it’s sunny throughout the year. It may not be ideal for someone who loves seasons.

The Uber driver, who drove me from the San Francisco airport to the city of Sunnyvale, talked about the booming economy of the Golden State. He told me, if California had been a separate country, it alone would be among the 10 largest economies in the world. He was right. Booming tech and manufacturing industries are the major contributors to the GDP which shows no signs of slowing down.

I was told the city of San Francisco never sleeps. Mountain View and Sunnyvale (where I accommodated for a couple of days) felt comparatively quiet. I was surprised by the price of houses and the apartments around the Bay area.

Settling down in the Bay Area can be a bit tricky. I was told one can’t get a house in the Bay area which costs less than a million dollars, even in rural neighborhoods. A single bedroom apartment costs well over $2000. Traffic is not that great if one decides

bg

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Letters are to be fewer than 300 words. They should be in response to current issues on campus or in the Bowling Green area.

GUEST COLUMNS: Guest Columns are generally longer pieces between 400 and 700 words. Two submissions per month maximum.

POLICIES: Letters to the Editor and Guest Columns are printed as space on the Forum page permits.

Photo Provided

to commute from any distance.

In the Bay Area, you find tech people where ever you go. One day, I had been to a café for coffee, and the two youngsters sitting in front of me were talking about algorithms. My friend told me, it is common in the tech area.

He joked, “As a single man, it is difficult to find a right date, as girls employ ‘no tech’ policy.”

I believe the service industry in the United States is divided into two different cultures: Wall Street and the bay area. The motto of the bay area is to make money by doing something new and novel, while the motto of the Wall Street is to earn a profit by making wise decisions.

The Wall Street culture is closer to finance, commerce, diplomacy, politics and media, whereas the Bay area culture is more synonymous with innovation and technology. As a student of computer science, I fell in love with the Bay Area culture and spirit.

101 Kuhlin Center Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 Phone: (419) 372-6966 Email: thenews@bgnews.com Website: www.bgfalconmedia.com Advertising: 100A Kuhlin Center Phone: (419) 372-2605

“The Wall street culture is closer to finance, commerce, diplomacy, politics and media, whereas the Bay area culture is more synonymous with innovation and technology. ” — Shiva Bhusal — Columnist

Additional Letters or Guest Columns may be published online. Name, year and phone number should be included for verification purposes.

Personal attacks, unverified information or anonymous submissions will not be printed.

E-MAIL SUBMISSIONS: Send submissions as an attachment to bgfalconmedia@gmail.com with the subject line marked “Letter to the Editor” or “Guest Column.” All submissions are subject to review and editing for length and clarity before printing.

HANNAH FINNERTY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KEEFE WATSON, MANAGING EDITOR

CAITLIN BEACH, DESIGN EDITOR

EVAN HAYES, CAMPUS EDITOR

STEPHA POULIN, FORUM EDITOR

PAUL GARBARINO, CITY EDITOR

KAITLYN FILLHART, SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR

ZANE MILLER, SPORTS EDITOR

KEVIN MENSAH, PHOTO EDITOR

JACOB CLARY, PULSE EDITOR

ADAM GRETSINGER, COPY CHIEF

BG NEWS

April 30, 2018 | PAGE 5

University forensics and debate team: Seventy-time national champs and 100 years strong

By April Laygraaf Reporter The University Forensics and Debate Team recently won their 70th national championship and will celebrate their 100th year as a team next year.

The team is one of the oldest organizations at the University and was created before the University was an official university. The team is offered through the department of

communications and is open to any undergraduate students who are in good academic standing at the University. According to Director of Forensics, Paul Adlay, their competitions are run similar to a gymnastics meet.

“Each one of the people on our team does a number of different events ranging from informative speaking to political speaking to interpretation of literature,” Alday said.

Some other categories members can compete in include parliamentary debate, persua-

sion, broadcasting and impromptu speaking, among others. At the tournaments the team members compete against teams from 25-30 schools around the nation. Individual scores from each category are then added up to determine the winning team.

Team members can be recruited from high school or walk-on in college. Team members must be enrolled in the course COMM 1990 or COMM 3990 to be on the team. These courses are both one credit hour and can be taken ev-

ery semester for as long as a student wants to be on the team. According to the team website, COMM 1990 is for freshman and sophomores and is a practicum credit while COMM 3990 is taken by juniors and seniors and includes a student-designed project.

The students travel to tournaments nearly every other weekend and visit universities Forensics continued on page 11

Staying Active continued from page 2 and Wellness page of the University’s website.

Students can purchase passes for Group X classes for one or both summer sessions for $25 or $40 respectively.

Instructional videos to help students plan their workouts and learn proper use of the equipment are available on the BGSURecreation YouTube channel.

The SRC also offers personal training for various prices depending on the number of sessions. For more information and to schedule a consultation with a trainer, contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.edu.

Local fitness studios In Northwest Ohio, there are multiple fitness studios that offer one or more free classes to allow customers to try their services. Here are some free trials students spending the summer in the Bowling Green area can take advantage of: Anytime Fitness 1038 N. Main St., Bowling Green This gym offers a free seven day trial for new customers when they submit their contact information at https://goo.gl/UpeXd5. Anytime Fitness services include gym equipment, personal training, group classes and other wellness programs.

Heinz Apartments

334 N. Main

Frazee Avenue Apts

425 E. Court Street

LIVE CLOSE TO CAMPUS! Now Leasing for 2018 Best of BG 2015, 2016, & 2017 Voted Best Landlord

Best of

BG

Crossfit Bowling Green 425 Napoleon Road, Bowling Green This studio offers a free introductory class for anyone who submits the form at https://goo. gl/PT72Ep. The introductory class includes a fitness assessment, information about the studio, an overview of the classes offered and more.

read the full story on bgfalconmedia.com

Bentwood Estates

501 Pike

Campbell Hill Apts

Historic Millikin

PULSE

April 30, 2018 | PAGE 6

New Avengers film worth 10-year wait

By Jacob Clary Pulse Editor “Avengers: Infinity War” is the film Marvel has been building up to since the beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I am very happy to say the movie was more than worth the wait, and even more than that, it stands on its own as a testament to what Marvel has built in that time. For fans of the superhero movie genre, this is one you should have already seen. If you haven’t, please get up from wherever you are reading this article and go see it right now.

You owe it to yourself to see this movie in the theater. It is a movie people will look back on and think on where they were the first time they saw it. The movie gets everything right, and it’s able to juggle all of the characters in the movie as well as any could. It is undeniably a great movie, and one which I won’t forget for a long time.

The movie starts off with a scene that gets the heart beating, and it never lets off the gas, which is shocking for a Marvel film. There is no downtime in the middle, no chance for the viewer to get bored, or uninterested. Usually, there are many scenes in Marvel films which are needed to set up the next big film, but because this is the big film, every scene feels important and enjoyable to watch. The pacing of the film is spectacular. Even though each scene is unforgettable, they are different from each other and matter all the same. It is able to eas-

ily get the viewer intrigued in what is happen- Thanos, who is the main villain in “Avengers: ing. The amount of movies which Marvel has Infinity War.” They are fun to watch, but they’re made helped them see the best ways to utilize only more bad guys who are just there to look scenes to their best effect. There is a certain villainous. perfection to the way Now, the amazing the scenes are a put character is Thanos. I together in the film. think Josh Brolin’s porThe movie is trayal of the villain is also gorgeous. The one of the best not only scenery which the in superhero cinema, movie transports but also movies in genthe characters to are eral. He steals every amazing to look at, scene he is in, and has and there were dozan actual character to ens of moments that him instead of just bewould look perfect as ing the next entity the a wallpaper. heroes have to mow Each place feels down. Because of how unique as well, and long the Marvel Cin— Jacob Clary — this makes the movie ematic Universe has Pulse Editor better, because the been setting Thanos, viewer doesn’t feel the expectations for like they are seeing the same thing over and him were set sky-high. As I mentioned above, over again. the character is spectacular. He feels unstopThe characters in the film are the reason pable at times, and at other times he seems the film exists. The cast is a cavalcade of stars, vulnerable in a way no other character in the with almost every single important character series has ever been. Brolin was able to make in the Marvel Cinematic Universe having a me feel for a character which I had no reason role which makes sense and adds value to the to feel for at all. film. I loved the cast of the film, and the addiThere are only a few minor problems with tional characters the movie adds to the fiction the film. The first is that it is still a superhero are part amazing and part alright. The alright film. For those who know those kinds of films, characters are the Black Order, the followers of this film is most likely still not for you. It is not a

“As a superhero movie fan, these are the movies I live for. It is as good of a movie the Avengers will ever be, and it was a delight to watch this film.”

“Logan” or a “The Dark Knight” which stands alone from the rest of their series. This film is still an Avengers film, and I don’t think people who have disliked the other films will waltz into the theater and immediately enjoy this one. The music also took a bit of a backseat.

There is not much in the way of memorable music, which is a shame, because I was looking forward to hearing some of the possible new compositions which were made for the movie. Also, there are a bit too many characters in the film, but that comes with the territory. They manage as well as any movie of this size could, but some characters do feel somewhat left out in terms of getting to hear from them. These were all of the problems with the movie I had, however.

“Avengers: Infinity War” is a special film.

As a superhero movie fan, these are the movies I live for. It is as good of a movie the Avengers will ever be, and it was a delight to watch this film. There are only a few films which I can say I found more enjoyment watching them than I did watching this one. The character of Thanos is one of the best villains in cinema thanks to Brolin’s portrayal. All of the other characters are great, too, especially Chris Hemsworth and Robert Downey Jr. as Thor and Tony Stark, respectively. I loved the movie, and I think if you have any sort of affection for the superhero movie genre, this one will be something that sticks with you.

PHOTO PROVIDED

PULSE

April 30, 2018 | PAGE 7

Rebirth of vinyl usage in the digital age

By Claire Morrow Pulse Reporter With the celebration of the 11th annual Record Store Day in April, vinyl is capturing the hearts and ears of millions once again.

In the 21st century, music lovers have the ability to store their whole collection on a device smaller than the palm of their hand. However, the younger generations who were raised by this technology are turning to tech which reached its height more than half a century before.

Vinyl records hit their highpoint during the 1980s before the introduction of the CD. In 1991, when the compact disc was released, vinyl became a thing of the past.

Recently, sales for tactile music like CDs, cassette tapes and records has been increasing dramatically. The group responsible for the rise in sales? Interestingly enough, it is the 18-24-year-olds who are driving the market.

Some experts in the business of vinyl pressing think records provide a deeper connection between music and fans. The digital music may be better quality, more accessible and even more cost effective, but records provide a stronger tie to the music that digital copies just cannot seem to compete with.

The most popular records might surprise some music lovers as well. In 2017, the top selling artists on vinyl included The Beatles, Prince, Michael Jackson and Pink Floyd.

It would seem that the younger generation not only loves the vintage medium, but the vintage artists as well.

Of course, modern artists were included in the top sales as well, such as Ed Sheeran and Amy Winehouse. Many other current artists also produce vinyl on a regular basis, even for albums just released this year.

This year is looking to be another prosperous year for vinyl as sales are projected to grow steadily through 2020.

Not only is vinyl a new source of joy for music lovers, it has also recreated an industry which promotes the growth of independent vinyl presses and record stores.

With demand steadily increasing and no drop off in sight for years to come, presses are having trouble meeting the demand as it is.

Though tangible media like records and CDs are on the rise again, digital downloads and streaming services still make up for twothirds of the music industry’s revenue. But perhaps it doesn’t have to be as much of a competition as it may seem.

Either through tangible mediums or digital outlets, millions of consumers now have more options than even for music consumption. Even with numerous ways to listen, the resurrection of the record has certainly taken the industry by surprise. It would appear that vinyl is here to stay.

New media to watch for in the summer

By Jacob Clary Pulse Editor This is the last paper of the year, so I will not be able to tell you the next best movie or video game which you should get your hands on. Instead, I am going to preview some of the important ones you should have on your radar over the summer in case you are looking for something fun to do.

First, there are three movies which you should look for. The first of those is “Deadpool 2,” which comes to theaters May 18.

It is a sequel to the incredibly successful “Deadpool,” which released in 2016. It brings back Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, but also brings in a new villain, Cable, played by Josh Brolin, and an even bigger cavalcade of sidekicks for him to have witty banter with. For those looking for a good laugh, then “Deadpool 2” is one you should not miss.

The next film is “Incredibles 2,” releasing June 15. Pixar is bringing them back in style after the long wait for a return to this franchise. Continuing right where the origi-

nal movie left off, this one sees Mrs. Incredible become the spy of the home, and Mr. Incredible has to be the parent. Long-time fans of Pixar and new fans will want to see “Incredibles 2.”

The last of the three movies to keep on your radar for the summer is “Sicario 2: Soldado,” and it releases in theaters June 29.

This is a sequel to the underrated “Sicario” which released in 2015. FBI agent Matt Graves, played by Josh Brolin, has to call on Alejandro Gillick again, played by Benicio del Toro, because the Mexican drug cartels are smuggling terrorists across the United States. For fans of tense action, this movie is a perfect match.

For video games, there are two releases which I can see being great games which you need to keep your eye on. The first is “Agony,” which releases to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on May 29. This game is a first-person horror game, where the player has to navigate their way outside of Hell. It is somewhat similar to the “Outlast” series.

The player is able to inhabit other beings at points to allow them to sneak past the ene-

mies in the game, which range from demons to other maniacal beings.

Lastly, is “Octopath Traveler,” a role-playing game made by Square Enix releasing exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on Jul. 13. This game blends the feel of old-school RPG mechanics with an art style not seen in video games. The style immediately makes the game stick out and is reason alone to give the game a chance.

It also allows the player to take control of many different types of characters, like a soldier who can fight anyone they want or a merchant. RPG fans need to make sure this game is not missed.

Even though these are ones you shouldn’t miss, there are others which I didn’t mention. “Ocean’s 8” and “Mission Impossible: Fallout” are just two examples of those. This may not be the biggest summer for movies we’ve had, but there are still some gems which you need to watch and play.

PHOTOS PROVIDED

SPORTS

April 30, 2018 | PAGE 8

Baseball loses series to Central Michigan

By Zane Miller Sports Editor The Falcon baseball team was swept by the Central Michigan Chippewas, as the team fell 9-6 on Sunday afternoon, 4-3 on Saturday afternoon and 8-4 on Friday afternoon.

“I think we could have won all three games this weekend,” Falcons Head Coach Danny Schmitz said. “We had opportunities to do that but we just keep losing games the same way and can’t play a complete game, that’s the bottom line.”

On Sunday, the team started off strong as junior infielder Ty Suntken notched a two RBI single in the second inning, however Central Michigan tied it up in the bottom of the inning. The Falcons again jumped out to the lead as senior infielder Derek Drewes and junior infielder Neil Lambert each drove in two RBIs, but again Central Michigan came back in the bottom of the inning to tie the game back up. In the sixth, Central Michigan would take the lead with a three-run inning, which the Falcons were

unable to repitcher Ben spond as CenBeutel and a tral Michigan three plus intook the 9-6 ning shutout win and the from junior series sweep. relief pitch “ T h e y er Brad Croy. scored nine Central Michruns and we igan scored a gave all nine pair of runs in to them,” both the secSchmitz said. ond and the “We didn’t fifth innings, make plays while the Falwhen we cons had an needed to RBI each from make plays senior inDanny Schmitz and we didn’t fielder Randy Falcons Head Coach make pitches Righter, senior when we needinfielder Derek ed to make Drewes and jupitches. Offensively we had chances to drive nior infielder Cam Daugherty in the 4-3 loss. runs in in key situations, we didn’t do that “From a pitching standpoint, we either, so it’s just tough to win that way.” pitched well enough to win,” Schmitz

Saturday’s game saw the team keep said. “We don’t hit in the clutch like we it a close game throughout the after- need to… we had numerous opportuninoon with a strong start from freshman ties to do some damage, especially with

“I thought from an offensive standpoint, we had opportunities to do some damage and we didn’t do that.”

one or no outs and runners in scoring position and we didn’t come through with the clutch hit when we needed it.”

Friday’s game saw Central Michigan jump out to the early lead in the second inning and while the Falcons would make a strong comeback in the third, Central Michigan was able to build their advantage back up again with a run in the fourth through seventh innings as they went on to take the 8-4 win.

“I thought from an offensive standpoint, we had opportunities to do some damage and we didn’t do that,” Schmitz said. “The leadoff runner got on six times today and eight times on Sunday against Ball State, so we need to do a better job to keep the opponent’s leadoff guy off base.”

The Falcons now sit with a 5-10 record in the Mid-American Conference and a 10-28 record overall, as they are currently last in the MAC standings, but still have time remaining to fight their way back into playoff contention.

The team will next play on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the road against the Kent State Golden Flashes.

UPCOMING GAMES MAY 4 (FRI.) 6:00 P.M. AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MAY 5 (SAT.) 4:00 P.M. AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MAY 6 (SUN.) 1:00 P.M. AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MAY 8 (TUES.) 3:00 P.M. AT UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON MAY 11 (FRI.) 3:05 P.M. VS NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Senior infielder Randy Righter had a four-hit game on Friday.

PHOTO BY SARAH NORTH

SPORTS

April 30, 2018 | PAGE 9

Softball swept against Kent State

By Travis Devlin Sports Reporter The Falcon softball team was back home at Meserve Field this weekend for a three-game series against the Kent State Golden Flashes. This was the first meeting of the year between these conference rivals.

On Friday, the Falcons fell in seven innings by a score of 7 – 0. They did follow with a doubleheader on Saturday.

However, the Falcons were not able to secure a victory in the series, losing 4 – 3 and 2 – 1 respectively.

The Falcons struggled on Friday.

The team was coming off a loss at Notre Dame where they weren’t able to conjure up a run, and they faced the same fate in the first game. Junior Meredith Miller had a clean first inning, only allowing one baserunner. The Falcons were able to get on base in the bottom half of the inning by way of a hit batter, but nothing would come of it. In the second inning, Miller allowed a solo homerun to freshman Breanna Brownfield making it 1 – 0.

The Golden Flashes were able to

to make some score during adjustments every inning a little more from the secquickly, both ond inning on. in the game They scored and within our two runs in the individual atthird off of a bats.” two-run, bas Satures-loaded sinday, it was the gle by Brownmiddle of the field, one run three-game in the fourth series. The Falfrom a two out cons were in a triple and folmore competlowed up with itive game una RBI single Sarah Willis til the seventh making it 4 – inning where 0. The Flashes Falcons Head Coach they surrenwould contindered the goue RBI spurt, scoring one in the fifth and two in the ahead score to make for a Golden Flashsixth which ended the game in the bot- es victory of 4 – 3. This was after a costly tom of the seventh with a final score of 7 base on balls fielding error which led to – 0. The Falcons were only able to gather an RBI single by Brownfield.

The Falcons scored their first run of three hits on the day.

“Offensively, obviously, we have the game after trailing 3 – 0 after a leadto put some runs on the board,” coach off single by senior Laine Simmons and Sarah Willis said. “We’ve got to be able a double by junior Kali Holcomb to put

“We’ve got to be able to make some adjustments a little more quickly, both in the game and within our individual at-bats.”

runners at second and third. Junior Kellie Natham followed up with an RBI single. In the following inning, the Falcons gained two more runs by way of a two-run homerun off the bat of Simmons and had tied the game up until the seventh inning.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the team that showed up today. That is the team that I know, that is the team that I coach, that is the team I am familiar with,” Willis said. “The BG team I know plays with passion, plays with heart and plays the game hard.”

The third and final game of the series, played roughly 25 minutes after the conclusion of the first game that day, where the Falcons would once again fall victim to a defeat losing 2 - 1 concluded a weekend sweep of the Falcons by the Golden Flashes. While the Falcons had plenty of runners in scoring position throughout the game, the only run came in the bottom of the fourth inning where Natham got an RBI single after two consecutive singles from Holcomb and Simmons.

“These are definitely a couple of tough losses,” Willis said. “But I couldn’t be more proud of the way we played today,”

UPCOMING GAMES MAY 1 (TUES.) 11:00 A.M. AT WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY MAY 4 (FRI.) 3:00 P.M. VS OHIO UNIVERSITY MAY 5 (SAT.) 1:00 P.M. VS OHIO UNIVERSITY MAY 5 (SAT.) 3:00 P.M. VS OHIO UNIVERSITY Junior infielder Kelly Natham bats in a game earlier this season.

PHOTO BY MICHAELA DAVIS

BG NEWS THE BG NEWS SUDOKU

April 30, 2018 | PAGE 10

Equestrian club worth experience

By Adam Gretsinger Copy Chief

SUDOKU To play: Complete the grid so that every row, column and every 3 x 3 box contains the digits 1 to 9. There is no guessing or math involved.

Just use logic to solve

For many University students, clubs provide short-term distractions from work and studies; for members of the BGSU Equestrian Team, club responsibilities can be a bigger time commitment.

The University’s equestrian team, which competes against other teams in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, does not ride horses in Bowling Green. Instead, members make nearly a half-hour commute to Flying Change Farm in Ottawa, Michigan, or KM Performance Horses in Findlay, Ohio, depending on what style of riding the team is practicing for the day.

“It’s a very large time commitment,” Savannah Kill, the sports club’s current president, said.

She added that the total block of time members are expected to give each week is four hours, with much of the time taken up by transportation or preparation for riding.

Kill, a junior majoring in criminal justice, said she had joined the club despite the time issue. In fact, her decision to come to the University depended on whether it had an equestrian team. The University’s equestrian team

was a fit for her because it asked for less monetarily than her other school of choice – the University of Findlay – and the team allowed her to live near her home and horses.

For her, horses are “my everything – my other piece.”

Though Kill’s criminal justice major often makes it hard for her to manage her time on campus, she said the experiences she gets to have weekly with horses make up for the frustration.

The equestrian team is split into two teams based on riding disciplines: English and Western riding styles. English riders go to the Michigan farm and Western riders go to the Findlay location, but both types of riders are expected to spend the same amount of time practicing skills with coaches at each location.

Neither team’s members are asked to groom or take care of their respective style’s horses; the handlers at the locations do that work.

English riding style often sees horses jumping over or moving around obstacles at different speeds, which was shown at the 2016 Olympic Games. Western style has the horses moving in specific patterns and being judged for form or reining skills, with riding experiences similar to those of pony rides at fairs.

Western and English styles also require riders to wear different gear and ride with different kinds of horse tack, equipment for horses that includes saddles and reins. For example, English riders wear suits resembling fashion from the 1800s and Western riders dress in archetypal “cowboy” clothes. The

judging for competitions often asks riders to have excellent presentation in regard to these dress and tack matters.

Though the club has enough members to make two teams, the group size could be bigger and more fearsome at competitions for Kill, who rides English-style. “I just want more members and would like to see more competitiveness,” she said.

The club president elaborated on the matter of skill, saying though almost all the members were experienced riders, the group leaders’ greatest challenge was helping newer members go “from what they know to our kind of competition.”

Another challenge all members face is the price of shows and lessons. Each lesson is $30 and each show “class” registration is $35; members have to pay for each type of competition they enter into. Though the group holds fundraisers to combat this cost, Kill said the prices can strain some members’ wallets.

Competition season in the IHSA begins in August and runs to sometime in February or March, depending on whether members qualify for different competitions based on accumulated points. Regional competitions and shows usually take place at the University of Findlay, Lake Erie College or Oberlin College, but national competitions occur in Lexington, Kentucky, near the location of the Kentucky Derby.

Despite the challenges for her and her teammates, Kill repeatedly said the experience on the team was worth it. Riding is like “being with your best friend,” she said.

USG’s upcoming lineup

By Sam Nicholas Reporter Undergraduate Student Government held elections last month and elected a new executive board. The new board’s first meeting was one of the most productive meeting to date, passing two resolutions.

One resolution is USG advised the University to act on credit hour discrepancies and requested open communication between the administration and student body. The other resolution passed is to ban the distribution of plastic bags on campus.

Members of USG are excited about these new resolutions and what they could mean for the next year.

“We just passed two initiatives at our last meeting of the year, which was crazy we have never done that before. So I’m very happy about that,” Reagan Shull, student affairs chair, said.

Members of USG have numerous plans and

initiatives they would like to start working on or passed next year. Some of the plans involve talking to the administration about the winter session, the medical marijuana policy, giving Michigan students in-state tuition, off-campus housing issues and following up with the two initiatives passed at the last meeting.

USG has plans to host more townhalls.

Townhalls are a way for students to express their concerns and bring up things they would like to see done to the members of USG.

“It is an opportunity for students to ask questions, to throw out any concerns they have. It’s like a traditional townhall, people can come in and just vent about issues, anything at all, anything they want to see changed. They can yell at us, they can love us,” Paul Garbarino, the speaker of the senate, said. “It doesn’t matter. But during those time we are really looking for feedback and things we can do to make change.”

USG continued on page 11

BG NEWS USG continued from page 10

Garbarino describes members of USG as driven, passionate leaders and people who want to spark change.

USG is open to all students and encourages students from all majors and programs to get involved and take part in the organization, whether that is taking positions or just coming to meetings. For students interested in joining, there are several open seats available that will be decided in the fall.

Current USG members have different interests and majors, including film production, creative writing, journalism, political science, Spanish and more. Shull encourages students to come to the regular meetings to be informed on and to hear the topics and issues being discussed.

For Shull, being a part of USG is very important to her. She sees USG as her way to help people on campus to make their experiences better and as a way to make a change.

“My goal is to make (USG) as known as possible so people know they do have people that they can talk to and we actually have results in terms of making sure the administration knows what the student body wants and that is definitely the most important things,” Shull said.

Meetings have ended for spring semester, but will start up again in the fall every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in McFall Hall.

Great Selection

n

April 30, 2018 | PAGE 11 Forensics continued from page 5 around the nation. Their competition season lasts from September through April. This season the national championship was at Suffolk University in Boston, but next year the team will be hosting nationals here in Bowling Green.

Jewel White, a junior communications major, is the oldest member of the team and has had much success individually, in addition to the team’s success. For the last two years she has been second in the state for informative speaking and poetry interpretation and she also won second in the nation at novice nationals for impromptu speaking and impromptu sales.

“I think being able to sit and spend the time learning what about what I want to talk about and learning how to improve myself really helped me make a voice for myself and that really opened a lot of doors for me,” White said.

Though White is a junior, this will be her last year on the team as she is graduating early in August. Though she will no longer be on the team she has advice for anyone considering joining.

“If you take that time to craft and learn about yourself and figure out what works for you, that’s how you’re going to be successful… never give up on what you’re doing,” White said.

Close to Campus

FOR RENT

319 E. WOOSTER ST.

BOWLING GREEN

419-354-2260 n Apartments - Efficiencies, 1 & 2 Bedroom n Furnished/Unfurnished. n Pets Allowed at some locations n Call our rental office to schedule showings

n

Great Prices

Quiet , Cozy, Convenient!

University Village & University Courts The corner of Clough and Mercer, one block from campus

One & Two Apartments One &Bedroom Two Bedroom Apartments Generous Utility Package Included •  Generous Utility Package (gas, water, water, sewer, sewer, and trashtrash) and 77 (gas, channel cablevision) • Flexible Leases





COMPLETE RENTAL LISTINGS AVAILABLE IN OUR RENTAL OFFICE OR ONLINE

S U C C319 E S SE. F UWooster L LY S E R VStreet I N G B G| SAcross U S T U Dfrom E N T STaco S I N CBell E 1978

Monday to Friday - 8:30 to 5:30 | Saturday - 9:00 to 3:00

419.354.2260 | www.johnnewloverealestate.com

Furnished Available

• Walk to Campus



Walk to Campus

• 24 hour  emergency 24 hour emergency maintenance

maintenance

.uss ntsts.u een tm arm art typap si ya er it iv rs n e .u iv w n w .u w w ww

Visit our model

419-352-0164

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

APARTMENTS

GOING FAST!

Flexible Leases

• Furnished Available

M M E CECC A CA

MANAGEMENT, INC. MANAGEMENT, 1045 N. Main St. 7B, Bowling Green info@meccabg.com • www.meccabg.com

419.353.5800

TAKE CARE OF 2018-2019 HOUSING BEFORE LEAVING FOR SUMMER

220 S. Mercer, Parkway Place

721 High St, High Pointe

710 E. Merry, Heinzsite Apt.

215 E. Poe, Evergreen Apt.

839 Seventh St, Foxwood Manor

1082 Fairview, Hillsdale Apt.

Ask about our Spring Special ON CERTAIN COMPLEXES ONLY

INC

BG NEWS

April 30, 2018 | PAGE 12

A safe, effective alternative to tanning

By Kari Toncre Reporter

As the weather becomes warmer and students begin wearing short sleeve shirts and shorts, they may want to get a jumpstart on their summer tan.

Spray tanning tends to be the alternative for someone who does not want to lay in a tanning bed or sit outside in the sun due to the known health risks of ultraviolet rays.

Essentially, a spray tan is sunless tanning. It is a way to get a darker skin tone without exposing the skin to UV rays.

“We feel spray tans are a safer alternative compared to tanning beds and the UV radiation from the sun as ways to get a tan which can lead to skin cancer and premature aging,” Nicole Bergman, physician assistant certified at Mitchell Dermatology, said.

One way to achieve a spray tan is by going to a BG News tanning salon.

Someone getting a spray 1 column (2.4375”) by 6”will sit in a booth while the tan is sprayed on their body.

At Tan Pro USA in Bowling Green, Ohio, customers are required to sign a release before they get a spray tan.

“On the release, it explains what the chemicals are and how the chemicals will not harm them in any way,” Wood said.

A chemical used in the spray tan mist is called dihydroxyacetone (DHA). The chemical causes a reaction with the skin, turning the color of the skin darker than normal.

“The sunless tanner dihydroxyacetone is currently the most popular way of gaining a tan-like appearance without sun exposure as it carries less health risks than any of the other available methods,” Vanessa Nga, staff writer for DerNet NZ, a dermatology website, said in an article about DHA.

She also wrote that DHA is the only ingredient approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for sunless tanning and it is what makes a sunless tanner effective. When applied, it causes a reaction between amino acids and cells on the surface of the skin to create a darker skin tone. DHA is safe for the

body if used correctly. The FDA suggested that DHA could soak through the skin and into the bloodstream, but Time Magazine reported the FDA did tests and found evidence to confirm that it is not possible.

DHA can be dangerous when inhaled. If an abundance of DHA is inhaled, the chance of asthma or cancer could increase, but tanning salons decrease the risk of inhaling DHA by providing protective shields for the eyes, nose and mouth.

“Tan Pro USA provides goggles for customers to wear, but there are no health problems that result from sunless tanning,” Woods said. “Even pregnant women are allowed to use the sunless booth without any concern. It’s is very safe. I have seen 14-yearolds sign up to spray tan.”

Some people are well aware of the consequences from using a tanning bed and prefer to use spray tan to achieve a darker color skin.

Spray tans are healthier compared to a tanning bed. Sophia DeShazo, junior intervention specialist major, said. “I would recommend this to anyone

DailyCrossword Crossword Fix Fix The The Daily

VOTED

TO BE SPOILED by your parents

163 S. MAIN 419.353.2277

www.sambs.com

WE DELIVER.

1 National Museum of Afghanistan city 6 High point 10 Hit 14 Greek market 15 Really good, in '90s slang 16 Salary 17 Barbra Streisand's "Funny Girl" role 19 Flair 20 Nanny's charge 21 Singer India.__ 22 Short fight 23 Comeback: Abbr.

24 "The Situation Room" host 27 Dick Tracy has a square one 28 Daughter of Lyndon 29 Permanent UN Security Council member, familiarly 32 Some CNBC interviewees 34 K thru 12 38 1964 Shangri-Las hit ... or a hint

41 42 43 44 46 47 52 55 56 57 58 59 62 63 64 65 66 67

1 "Metamorphosis" author 2 One more time 3 Connects emotionally 4 Buffet table server 5 Suffered from insomnia 6 Earth Day month 7 Top cop 8 Bub 9 Parisian summer 37 10 Honey 39 11 Ballroom dance 40 12 Quartz variety 13 Voice above baritone 45 18 It may be knitted 22 [Not my mistake] 25 Absorbs with a towel 46 47 26 Verdant 48 27 1995 Stallone film 49 29 Treatment from Dr. 50 Mom 51 30 Sneaky laugh 31 __ de Cologne 32 Homebuyer's option 52 33 Little newt 35 Vegas intro?

53 36 Stomach acid, chemically 54 59 to this puzzle's theme found in 17-, 24-, 47- and 59-Across 60 Drink quickly 61 Sinusitis docs Supermarket division "Zounds!"

Ante- kin Like reptiles and amphibians "Not on a __" Password creators Palmist, e.g. "__ Been Thinking About You": 1991 Londonbeat chart-topper Was charitable Shine-minimizing makeup layer Kept in a vat, say Lab medium House of Lords members Angry, with "off" Yawner Feel

looking to get some color. I like them because they are less harmful to your skin.”

Another way to get a tan without exposing the body to UV rays is by using a tanning lotion. For these lotions to be effective, they must contain DHA. It is another alternative to sunless tanning.

Despite the health risk, tanning beds tend to be more popular than spray tans.

“In all locations I have worked, tanning beds are most popular,” Ryley Wood, Tan Pro USA employee and junior marketing major, said. “During our busy season and time, we tend to have around 20 to 30 people per hour and have around three spray tans a day.

Sometimes, we don’t even have one spray tan a day.”

Deborah Sarnoff, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation, said in a press release,

“If you insist on achieving tanned skin, forego trips to indoor salons and opt for a spray tan or athome tanning lotions which provide a safe way to achieve bronzed skin.”

The BG News Classified Ads 419-372-2606

Well-liked prez Very Dangling jewelry "Pygmalion" playwright's monogram Hatchery sound Bandleader Xavier Missouri tributary River barrier Witty Wilde "It's __ Season": agricultural supply slogan Longtime Delaware senator '50s-'60s civil rights leader Hardly talkative British Invasion adjective In the past Like a bairn

The BG News will not knowingly accept advertisements that discriminate, or encourage discrimination against any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, status as a veteran, or on the basis of any other legally protected status.

HIRING Part-time and Full-time Servers needed. Apply at LaRoe's in Grand Rapids, OH. 419-832-3082

FOR RENT Great location. 4 BR. New decor.

Large Rec Area. Pet Friendly. May or Aug. 419-494-3808

MISC If you would like to save 10k, 20k or more on housing.

Call 419-494-3808