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A TASTE OF CULTURE Students took part in a cultural showcase on Tuesday night as part of Latino Awareness week. Read coverage of the event on BGNews.com.

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‘Sexist’ signs targeted for removal University Faculty Senate passes resolution, calls University to stop move-in signs on Wooster Street By Danae King Editor-in-Chief

For more than 20 years, students and community members who live on Wooster Street have been displaying signs during move-in weekend with what some consider sexist messages. “Daughter drop off,” “We’ll trade beers for girls,” “Freshman boy drop off” and “Freshman girl training center” are examples of the messages that have been on the signs in the past. Now, graduate student Diana DePasquale and Faculty Senate are trying to stop the signs. During its meeting Tuesday, Faculty Senate passed a resolution

calling for the Dean of Students’ office to “impose the appropriate sanctions against students found in violation of Student Code of Conduct regarding sexual harassment that creates a hostile environment.” DePasquale tried to do something about the signs in August, but Jill Carr, vice president of Student Affairs, said the office has been trying to do something about them for years. “[It’s] something we’ve worked on consistently over the years because it certainly does not present a positive image of the community or University,” Carr said. Student Affairs has worked with the city on stopping the signs and has made progress, as Carr said the

signs used to be bigger until the city passed a size ordinance. The University police have also knocked on doors and talked to people about taking down the signs during move-in weekend for the past three years, said University Police Chief Monica Moll. This year, Moll would like University officials to go out the week before move-in and be more “proactive” about stopping the signs. “My big hope is that we can come together … [Student Affairs] has been kind of the lone ranger on this for many years,” Carr said. “There’s a fine line between free speech and a hostile environment, verbal abuse … or however you look at it.”

If those displaying the signs are students and are violating the student code of conduct, they can be punished through the University, but only if a student files a complaint. According to the student code of conduct, something could be considered sexually harassing if: “[It] has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s employment or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or educational environment.” DePasquale and Julie Haught, senior lecturer in English, said the signs do create a hostile environ-

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Employee Megan Erhart makes coffee at the European-style Cafe Havana. The cafe is located on South Main Street behind Falcon Food Mart.

a cafe to call home Cafe Havana offers Mediterranean food, coffee By Eric Lagatta Campus Editor

When brothers Sam and Issa Baiz opened Café Havana nearly two years ago, they designed it with their home in mind. The interior of the café is adorned with the work of local artists, and the outside features a mural, artificial foliage and potted trees, all to remind them of their grandfather’s home in Lebanon. “When we sit in here, we felt like we’re back home,” Sam said. The store is behind Falcon Food Mart, located off South Main Street, which Sam and Issa have owned for four years. The success they had with the food mart allowed them to open Café Havana. But they didn’t just want their café to allow them to feel at home — they want their customers to feel at home, too.

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Brothers Sam and Issa Baiz opened Cafe Havana two years ago. They say the cafe reminds them of home.

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Administration still criticized for faculty cuts Peter Blass

By Eric Lagatta and Danae King The BG News

“Benchmarking” the University against other colleges is something the administration often does, but Faculty Senate members said they don’t want to be like everyone else anymore. During the Tuesday meeting, Peter Blass, senate representative for the Chemistry Department, asked Provost Rodney Rogers, associate vice president for Academic Affairs, why cuts fall upon faculty during the meeting. Blass was referring to the 30 nontenure track faculty whose contracts were not renewed by the University for fall 2014. “When you cut faculty, you cut

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Faculty Senate Representative the University,” Blass said. “I think cutting faculty was the wrong move. Convince us why there was nothing else to cut.” Besides faculty, there have been other reductions as well across the University and positions among classified and administrative staff have not been filled, Rogers said. The University compared the number of faculty members to the student body, which revealed the University was “quote-unquote ‘overstaffed,’” said University

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President Mary Ellen Mazey. Faculty members protested her statement, saying they know specific examples of faculty members who were cut and who had full classes for fall semester. Blass said the faculty doesn’t see the argument that the University needs to be like every other institution. “We’re compared with every other university,” Mazey said. “We’ve been losing ground.” The University can beat other universities by being different and doing something they’re not doing, Blass said. “Our discontent affects enrollment and retention,” said Sarah

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NWO to fund STEM Education with grant By Kathryne Rubright Reporter

Batelle Memorial Institute announced a $25,000 grant to the Northwest Ohio Center for Excellence in STEM Education at the University. This brings Batelle’s total grant contribution to nearly $1.3 million. The Northwest Ohio Center for Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education is a partnership among higher education institutions, K-12 schools, other education institutions and businesses. “Our mission is to advance STEM education for people of all ages,” said Bob Midden, director of NWO. He said that partnerships are essential to doing so. “This is one of the very best collaborations I’ve ever seen,” said University President Mary Ellen Mazy. NWO’s work includes working with teachers to improve STEM Education and hosting STEM in the Park. “We really can create schools that reach all kinds of kids,” said Aimee Kennedy, Battelle’s vice president of education, philanthropy and STEM learning. “The community of support that you guys have built in northwest Ohio really meets the needs of those kids and you should really be very proud of it.” STEM Education isn’t just about a lot of science and math classes, Kennedy said. “We really push against that notion, because we believe that STEM education is about critical thinking, problem solving, working in the real world … You need to be able to work across discipline, be a designed thinker and work with someone who is not like you.” STEM Education is essential to future jobs, Mazey said. “What we’re doing here in northwest Ohio is meeting the needs of the future labor force of this region

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Asia Samson, of the Asia Project, performs spoken word poetry in the Union Tuesday night. For the full story on the event visit BGNews.com.

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WHAT DID YOU DO TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY? “I went outside to take selfies with strangers.” Ally Tharrett Sophomore, Telecommunication

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“We designed it for it to be a nice place for people to meet, do homework,” Issa said. “If you sit in every corner of Havana, you get a different experience.” The inside, which has soft lighting, features booths and tables surrounding a fireplace. The outside, which is for those smoking hookah, features an array of tables and two TVs. “People feel so comfortable here,” Sam said. “People just feel that they’re at home.” The European-style café specializes in coffee, Mediterranean food, desserts, gelatos and hookah. Some of the menu’s high-

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Complainant reported the theft of a HTC Sprint Evo cell phone near Troup Avenue and East Wooster Street. The phone is valued at $200. 11:05 P.M. Alex Cameron Pease, 20, of Pemberville, Ohio, was cited for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and underage possession of alcohol within the 100 block of E. Court St. ​

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Rainey, women’s studies representative. Much of University officials concerns are over dwindling state funds, a topic addressed by both Rogers and Mazey during their reports. The state funding formula recently changed to awarding funds based on degrees granted rather than enrollment total. Every public institution must submit a report by July called The College Completion Plan to the Ohio Board of Regents. The report will outline how the University will “help students persist toward degree completion,” Rogers said. The 12-page report out-

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lights include garlic chicken pies and hummus. The popular drinks include a caramel chai latte and the café’s signature Lindsay Lohan, which is a dirty chai served hot with cinnamon on top. The name is random, Sam said, and they named it when Lohan was in the tabloids a lot. “We’ll always stick with it. People love it,” Sam said. “It brings smiles to people’s faces.” The shop has many gelato flavors, which has a less fat-to-butter content than ice cream. One of the more popular flavors is tiramisu, Issa said. Everything on the menu, Issa said, is made with quality ingredients and made fresh every day.

lines the goals, as well as how the University will reach those goals. Rogers will take the report to the Board of Trustees for approval in May. It is available on the provost website. “It shows all the work that is being done at Bowling Green State University,” Rogers said. “I thank all the people involved in a variety of initiatives.” Also during the meeting, the senate passed a resolution speaking out against signs posted on Wooster Street at the beginning of the year that they refer to as sexual harassment. Presenting the resolution, Julie Haught, senior lecturer of the English Department, called on the dean of students to impose sanctions on students who post the signs, as its a viola-

“We’re pretty well-known for our quality,” Issa said. “We really won’t have it any other way.” The outside is the only place customers can smoke hookah, Sam said, so “it’s not just sticking in one room.” The café uses a disposable hose, which they trash after one use. The ceiling features a ventilation system, as well as heaters for the colder months. “Almost any Middle Eastern family you find have hookah in the house,” Sam said. “It’s something you socialize with and you relax.” Café Havana also has various types of shows, including theater, music and dance performances. They will also participate in the upcoming Art Walk, with in-store digital demonstrations, a singer and

tion of the Student Code of Conduct. The meeting was the final one of the year. As such, the senate is working on finalizing member positions for next year. As the current senate vice chair, Joel O’Dorisio of the Chapman Learning Community will take over as chair for Sheri Wells-Jensen, associate professor in the English Department, next year. During the meeting, the senate voted Allen Rogel, instructor of Physics and Astronomy, as the next vice chair. Rogel has been a senate member since 2010, during which time he has served on the amendments and bylaw committee and worked on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

more. The shop is open until 3 a.m. “Students live at night pretty much,” Issa said. Customers do stay until the early hours of the morning. Usually, it’s students studying, Sam said. “If people are here and they want to stay longer, I’ll let them,” Sam said. Issa said to look out for an updated menu this summer. This will include authentic world coffees, he said. “We’re not going to be the café that stays the same,” Issa said. Sam and Issa make their focus on getting on a firstname basis with those who come to the café. This has led to repeat customers, Sam said.

STEM From Page 1 and beyond.” In Ohio, 26 percent of the population has a college education, Mazey said, while the national average is about 30 percent. “There’s a great opportunity for us to educate that adult population … and recruit them to the STEM disciplines,” Mazey said. “We know that’s where the future employment is going to be.” The adult population is not the only population to focus on in STEM recruitment. “We need to recruit all the population … especially young women,” Mazey said. “Women are not going into

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“We’re more personal,” Sam said. “We either know them by name or they know us by name.” One such repeat customer is Alicia Kae Honsberger, a University senior. Honsberger said she stops by Café Havana once or twice a week, whether it’s to study all night or visit with friends. “The atmosphere is really casual,” Honsberger said. “I’ve tried studying in other places and they’re never more welcoming than they are here.” She knows Issa and Sam, and said the staff is even willing to fix a drink for her that’s not on the menu. “I can get my drinks exactly as I like them and I don’t feel like I bother them,” Honsberger said.

the STEM disciplines at the same rate as men.” Others emphasized the importance of STEM education as well. “BP and many companies are looking for a welleducated work force,” said Mary Caprella, government and public affairs director for BP. BP is one of NWO’s corporate sponsors. David Enzerra, president of the Lubrizol Foundation, was another partner present.​ “The earlier that students become interested in exploring the many different career paths that are available to them through STEM, the better they will be positioned for lifelong and professional success,” Enzerra said.

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SPORTS Falcons pull away late in Ann Arbor

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Losby moves to second in BG history for games played By Brett Creamer Assistant Sports Editor

T.J. Losby moved to second place in Bowling Green history on April 22 with 145 consecutive games played passing Jeff Warnock. Losby contributed at the plate going 2-4 with one run scored and one RBI in the baseball team’s 7-4 victory over The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The Falcons jumped on the scoreboard right away in the first inning when Patrick Lancaster doubled to left field scoring Jeremy Shay and Losby. The rally continued on a throwing error that gave the Falcons a 3-0 lead after the top of the first. The Falcons added one more run in the third to give them a nice four run cushion. However, in the bottom of the inning, Michigan’s Trey Miller hit a two-run home run in part of a four-run inning for the Wolverines. Bowling Green starter Tyler Anderson gave up three runs, which were all earned in two innings on his third start of the season before being relieved by Jason Link. Link threw two innings allowing one earned run on three hits. The Falcons bullpen threw seven innings allowing just one run. The Falcons regained the lead in the seventh inning when Shay singled to right center scoring Jake Thomas. The Falcons scored again on a throwing error by the Wolverines shortstop, scoring Thomas and increasing their lead to 6-4 after seven innings of play. Bowling Green tacked on an insurance run in the ninth on a Losby single through the right side scoring Thomas to make the score 7-4. Trevor Blaylock, earned his first save of the season for the Falcons. Blaylock retired the Wolverines in

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Daniel Baraldi falls to the ground in a game against Notre Dame College earlier in the spring season. The Falcons finish their homestand 0-3

Men’s soccer team loses to Dayton Dutch Lions 2-0, fails to score for the fourth consecutive game Brandon Shrider Reporter

The men’s soccer team failed to score in their last home game of the spring on Tuesday. They lost 2-0 against Ohio professional soccer team, the Dayton Dutch Lions, failing to score for the fourth consecutive game. The players are taking more away from this game than just another loss. “It was a good experience to play against one of the better teams in Ohio,” senior midfielder Danny

Baraldi said. “It’s a good way to grow with our team because we’re a young team, so it’s a great experience for those guys to get out there against a top level team.” Not only did the Falcons gain valuable experience against the Dutch Lions, but the game carries meaning beyond the scoreboard. “It was good, we enjoy this game,” head coach Eric Nichols said. “It’s great that they come up. Guys were excited.” Aside from the positivity against Dayton, the Falcons suffered

Falcons supported, awarded for excellence in the classroom on Monday By Cameron Teague Robinson Sports Editor

Senior Brandon Silva did not expect to be supported by an audience of the children he coaches to support him winning a high honor on Monday. A few of the players at Silva’s surprise were there to support him as he was awarded the Male Falcon Medal of Honor award at the Athletics Honors Ceremony Monday night. Silva was one of the starting midfielders for the Falcons for four years. The Male Medal of Honor award is one of the most prestigious awards given out by the athletic department. This award is given to a male and female athlete who has excelled in scholarship, athletics, leadership and service. “It means a lot to me; I’ve always seen that award [Falcon Medal of Honor] as something prestigious,” Silva said. “I never thought that I would win it. It’s a great honor and I’m very happy to receive it.” Silva wasn’t the only athlete to be awarded, as junior women’s basketball player Deborah Hoekstra was awarded the Junior Scholar-Athlete of the year award. Silva, currently in the first year of the University’s two year Kinesiology graduate program has had a 4.0 GPA during his five years at the University. Silva did not know that he was nominated for the award and was very surprised when it was announced that he was the winner. He is an assistant coach for the Bowling Green Soccer Club and some of the kids from that team were

“It means a lot to me I’ve always seen that award [Falcon Medal of Honor] as something prestigious.” Brandon Silva | Senior there to support him on his award. “It means a lot to have the parents and the kids support what I’m doing,” Silva said. Silva was a big part of the men’s soccer team in his four years on the field. He was a three-time captain and was an Academic All-American his final season. Through his four years he missed one game and started in all 74 that he played in. Brandon is thankful for all of the support he has gotten about the award and being a Falcon. “It means a lot to have a lot of support from the community,” Silva said. “It means a lot to have the parents and the kids support what I’m doing.” In front of her teammates and mother, Hoekstra received the Female Junior Scholar-Athlete of the year award. “It’s tangible evidence of how hard I work in the classroom,” Hoekstra said. “It gives recognition to all I do outside of basketball.” Outside of the basketball court Hoekstra is an Applied Health Science major who has kept a 4.0 GPA in her three years at the University. This is another award that

Hoekstra can add to her list of junior year accomplishments. Included in those accomplishments are a Mid-American regular season Championship, a 30-5 regular season record, a 16-1 record at the Stroh, an Elite Eight appearance in the WNIT, the most improved player award on her team, and the scholar athlete award for her team. “I’ve been soaring pretty high these past couple weeks,” Hoekstra said. “It’s one of those things you don’t realize how good you have it ... until you look back at it. I’m extremely blessed.” To her, nothing can top the MAC Championship because it was a team effort and she “could not have asked for a better group of girls to win it with,” she said. Among all of the accomplishments she has earned she ranks the Junior Scholar-Athlete award tied for second with the most improved award she received at the women’s basketball banquet on April 14. “My teammates voted me the most improved, that’s huge to see where I have come from since my freshman and sophomore year,” she said. “Scholar athlete is something I have been working towards for the three years I have been here. It’s been countless hours studying, doing exams and homework.” It may be hard to think someone could top the year she had, but with one year left she is in a position where she can improve upon it. “I don’t know if I will be able to top all of the accomplishments I have this year but I will work my butt off to try,” Hoekstra said.

through another tough game. Despite holding the Dutch Lions scoreless in the first half, Dayton came out strong to start the second half, scoring the first goal of the game just over a minute in. Dayton went on to score the second and final goal of the game with just over eight minutes left, giving them the 2-0 victory. However, the Falcons have seen improvement throughout the spring, especially closing out their home schedule. “We stuck to our game plan,”

Baraldi said. “We had a few breakdowns in the back that led to goals but other than that I think we played pretty good. One of the better games of the spring so far, guys are getting experience and they’re starting to show a little more. We competed very well tonight.” Not only were the players pleased with the effort they put forth, but Nichols echoed similar thoughts. “I thought we did really well,” coach Nichols said. “I’m really

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Softball travels to Fort Wayne for match with IPFW By Aaron Parker Reporter

The Bowling Green softball team will look to rebound from two losses to Kent State University last weekend. The team will play its last nonconference game of the season in Indiana against Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne team. Indiana-Purdue has put together a 31-13 season and will be coming off of a two game win streak. This will mark just the third time the teams have played each other in the last four years; Bowling Green is trailing in the series 1-3 to IPFW over that four years. The recent play of both teams will match IPFW junior pitcher Miranda Kramer with an improving Falcon offense. Kramer has just been named Summit League Pitcher of the Week for the fifth time this season. Kramer pitched two complete games last weekend and earned a 0.41 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 17 innings. Kramer has a record of 16-8 over the course of the season and has maintained solid numbers. She has a 1.68 ERA and 10 shutouts. She has also struck out 256 batters, which is the second most in IPFW history. However, Bowling Green’s offense has been sparked by senior Katie Yoho, who was named MidAmerican Conference East player of the week this past Monday. Yoho led the team to a 4-2 record this past week, 2-0 against teams outside the MAC. She was locked

Katie Yoho has recorded a double, three homerun and 12 RBIs this past weekend in on offense with a .400 batting average on the week. She also recorded a double, three home runs including one grand slam, and 12 RBIs just last weekend. It is not just last week that Yoho got hot; she has been consistent all year. The senior leads the team in batting average with a .319 on 44 games this season. She also leads the team in a number of other categories with 45 hits, nine home runs, 80 total bases, and 34 RBIs. The team will look for Yoho to continue her offensive play to take down IPFW. The team offense has also been impressive as a whole. Fellow senior captain Erika Stratton has a total of 27 RBIs on the season. Freshmen Chelsea Raker, Aspen Searle and Amanda Durham have all also contributed numbers in their first year combining for 105 hits, 15 doubles, two triples and 41 RBIs on the season. Junior Pitcher Jamie Kertes has also been solid this year in the circle with 120 strikeouts. Kertes has pitched 171.1 innings this season and has kept her opponents at a .272 batting average while holding a 2.53 ERA. The Falcons play will begin at 3 p.m. this Wednesday in Fort Wayne, Ind.

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PEOPLE ON THE STREET

“I bought a button for Earth Day.”

“Every day is Earth Day. We live on the Earth.”

Rick Sexton Senior, Philosophy

How did you celebrate Earth Day?

Hannah Tempel

“I didn’t litter.”

Ishmael Wilson

Sophomore, Public Relations

“I got a chocolate with Earth Day facts on it.“

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Autumn Kunkel COLUMNIST

It’s been a while since I’ve heard about the Westboro Baptist Church. For those who don’t know, they’re famous for their religious, hate-filled endeavors; picketing the funerals of fallen soldiers and children, preaching about everyone’s inevitable damnation to hell and their opposition of the gay community. Since gay marriage and other LGBTQ issues are such hot topics in today’s public sphere, it’s no wonder that they’ve garnered so much attention. Because of their growing infamy and ambiguous association with Christianity, many actual Christians have been cautious in their own approach to the topic; some are open to those who identify with the gay communiy, others articulate their opposition in a more socially acceptable manner. But while institutions like the WBC which blatantly express their disdain for the gay community have become more socially stigmatized, it appears that some actual branches of Christianity – which are just as guilty of harboring this bigoted attitude - have remained largely

accepted. This is mainly due to the fact that, while they still have ignorant ideas about members of the LGBTQ community, they have a fine way of dressing these notions in flowery language, the “socially acceptable manner” that was mentioned above, essentially hiding any hint of bigotry. But the fact of the matter is, bigotry is bigotry, and no amount of rosy jargon or religious assertion will make that untrue. I am a strong supporter of the LGBTQ community. I know that being gay, bisexual, pansexual, etc. is no more a choice than the color of one’s skin, and there’s science to prove it. I enjoy talking about the subject of sexuality with all kinds of people; I’ve met supporters of the LGBTQ community as well as those who fervently oppose all who identify with this group. While some in the opposing party are outwardly hateful in their opinions about LGBTQ members, many in this camp have other ways of expressing their disagreement with the minority’s “lifestyle choice,” citing religion as grounds for their views. When discussing homosexuality, specifically, I’ve often heard phrases like, “I accept gay people, but I believe that the lifestyle they choose is

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wrong and a sin against God” or “Our duty as Christians is to help those who are feeling confused about their sexuality; not condemn them.” While common phrases like these are not glaringly hateful, they’re still inherently bigoted, homophobic and those who harbor these attitudes can be labeled accordingly. People are often shocked and dismayed by the blatant outcries of hatred on behalf of religion, but what many don’t realize is that even the rosiest of teachings can hide bigoted implications. The beliefs that gay people are “sick” and need help from religious organizations or that they should be accepted even though their “lifestyle choice” is a sin against God may be less hateful opinions fueled by strong religious values, but their religious shroud does not hide their glaring ignorance. LGBTQ members are not sick. They do not need “help” with finding their “true” straight identity. They are human beings who simply want to live their lives without being condemned for it, whether implicitly or explicitly, and to preach otherwise is nothing short of bigotry.

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I work a part-time job for a bunch of reasons. Part of the reason is to make money to pay for my bills. The other reason is to work around how socially awkward I am when it comes to interacting with strangers. People who know me know I can be outgoing. But when I have to interact with strangers I usually become tongue tied and too awkward to speak. But by working in food service and in a convenience store, I’ve learned how to keep myself from backing myself into a corner where all I can do is laugh while with a customer. While it still happens, I’m more graceful about it. I’m also better at starting conversations with people as I see them walk in or are looking around the store.

I also feel a bit more comfortable walking up to people in places like the Union and starting a conversation with if I have to find people to talk to. Being able to talk to people is a life skill people need to have. For some, talking to a stranger is like talking to their best friend — easy and simple. I kind of envy those people, but I am becoming better and more confident when talking to people who I don’t know. And by working part-time, I’m forcing myself into these situations outside of my comfort zone with a good purpose — the more I work, the better I am talking to people. The more I work, I also get paid for what I’m doing. While other reasons exist for why I find myself working 16 to 17 hours [or even more] hours a week, one of the biggest reasons is to become a better people-person.

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Finish to-do list pushes individual forward Michele Mathis COLUMNIST

These last few weeks of school are proving to be one extremely stressful event after one extremely stressful event. My “To-Do” lists are three pages long, and scheduling in eating time is almost a necessity. I have several loads of laundry to do and the state of cleanliness that my room is in is not a sight for sore eyes. I’m at the point where I want to sit on my futon and take a long hiatus and crank out all four seasons of the TV series “Archer.” However, I know that it’s not going to get me anywhere. I have presentations and a final GSW paper, and that Spanish exam that is looming over my head is not going to translate itself. I realize I have a responsibility to myself and to the University. But how can I tackle the overwhelming feeling of, “You must do this, to need to do this.” A few days ago, I realized it was all up to me to alleviate the stress. It was all in my head.

“Realize that you have a very long “To-Do” list, and then focus only on the item at the top of the list.”

Knowing myself, I devised a system to assist me in getting everything done: Step 1: Realize that you have a very long “To-Do” list, and then focus only on the item at the top of the list. Step 2: Do said item and when you have finished, cross it off. Step 3: Continue with every item [using step 1 and 2] until your entire list has been crossed off. Important tip: If you get tired or bored, get up for 10-15 minutes to do something you want to do, then come back to it. If you come home to a messy house, apartment, room, what have you, clean it before you begin on your “To-Do” list. It will make everything seem organized and where it should be. Once I had put my steps in place, I realized the plan was fool proof. I knocked out six pages of my paper, I finished all of my procrasti-

nated homework due for Spanish, I and even had time to squeeze in a few episodes of Netflix. It made me realize that I spend a lot of my time worrying about how I’m going to get everything done verses actually doing the items that need to be completed. I have been wasting so much time stressing out about wasting time. The week leading up to exam week can be stressful, but if there was one important thing I have learned in my first year of college, it would be time management. The funny about having a lot on your plate is many of us, including me, don’t realize that it’s unnecessary to bite off more than you can chew. The other food will still be waiting for you to finish it. Do what you can, when you can. It may seem that there are too many hours in the day but when it comes down to it, you can do whatever you set your mind to. As we quote Buddha, “All that we are is the result of what we thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become.”

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ment. “There’s a pervasive culture in this town,â€? DePasquale said. “Living here has changed the way I think about things ‌ Living in this town I’ve gotten so inured to all these sexist and racist forces at work.â€? DePasquale said she feels unsafe walking in Bowling Green. While DePasquale is uncomfortable with the signs and the message she said they send, some students feel like the signs are all in good fun. “It’s just kind of an upperclassmen thing,â€? said a senior who lives on Wooster and wishes to remain anonymous. The senior said she likes the signs and has even displayed them herself. She and her female roommates displayed a sign that said “freshman boy drop offâ€? in August 2013 while “day drinkingâ€? and were told to take it down by University officials. The senior said she was looking forward to displaying the signs when she moved into

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the house in August 2013. People smiled, honked and waved at the senior and her friends in August while they were displaying the signs, just as she did when she was a freshman. “It’s an excuse to get drunk and we’re making fun of freshmen,� she said. The signs are often accompanied by drinking, parties and loud music, Moll said. As far as the signs being offensive or sexist, the senior said she thinks that people do not realize she and her friends are not being serious. “It’s just something that’s gone on for years,� she said. DePasquale said she doesn’t think the signs are all in good fun. “Telling people year after year they don’t matter as much as you do - that’s not in good fun,� she said. Sarah Rainey, assistant professor in the School of Cultural and Critical Studies, said it’s important to do something about the signs because “it’s dehumanizing to women.� Haught became involved in efforts to stop the signs when DePasquale approached her

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senator, wrote the Faculty Senate resolution, which will now go to city council, the Town and Gown commission, the city human rights commission and the Office of the Dean of Students. Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate Student Senate have also been called upon to create resolutions. GSS is meeting with someone Friday to discuss a resolution and USG hasn’t begun discussing it yet, as the presidency just changed hands. Carr said Student Affairs is working with the city to try to get landlords to put language in the lease prohibiting the signs. The issue was discussed at a recent Public Safety Advisery Committee meeting and different approaches were brought up, Moll said. Though the goal for Moll is to end the “tradition� the signs have become, she said she thinks there will have to be a change in culture. “We have to get to a point where ‘it’s just free speech’ or ‘it’s just boys being boys’ is not an acceptable answer,� Rainey said.

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and said she thinks students and other display the signs because they don’t think there’s anything wrong with it. “We’re all told it’s benign,� she said. When DePasquale came to Haught in March, she had previously talked to someone in the Dean of Students’ office and other campus officials about her discomfort with the signs. “The town demonstrates year after year that it is not concerned about creating a safe environment for women by allowing these signs to go up,� DePasquale said. She was told to file a complaint with the student conduct office, which was Carr’s advice to people who are concerned about the signs. DePasquale didn’t file a complaint because she believes it’s not a student to student issue. A complaint hasn’t been filed about the signs in 10 years, Carr said. DePasquale is currently, at Haught’s suggestion, trying to get all of the governing bodies to pass resolutions about the signs. Haught, English department

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Soccer From Page 3 pleased with this because I saw some really promising things.” Despite getting just seven shots compared to 12 for the Dutch Lions, the chances that the Falcons did get were promising looks. “We’re getting in the final third and we have too many ideas,” Nichols said. “We need to narrow down those ideas. We need to simplify in the final third because we’re making it more complicated than it needs to be.” These issues have been a part of the struggles for the Falcons throughout the spring. “The first touch was better, but this is a group that struggles a little bit technically,” Nichols said. The technicality on the field

the win against Michigan, Bowling Green improved to 15-41-1 all-time against the prestigious Wolverines. Bowling Green coach Danny Schmitz’s increased his overall record to 629-600-5 over his 24 seasons. After the Falcons victory against Michigan, Bowling Green is 17-19 heading into a home series against Kent State University where they have the opportunity to be above .500 for the first time since the fifth game of the season.

was ultimately the difference in the game. The Falcons lacked the ability to regularly advance the ball, whereas the Dutch Lions displayed a more refined style of play. “Those guys are technical, this is what they do for a living so they play at a high level,” Nichols said. “There’s some good players there.” Despite the loss, the Falcons are constantly improving during practice and are watching their repeated work come to fruition. “We’ve got to clean up the defensive goal and the attacking goal, but guys are getting opportunities,” Nichols said. “There are some guys that have played 90 minute games that haven’t played ever before.” This experience throughout the spring has given the Falcons hope, as they will head into the fall season with a positive mindset.

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