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VOLUME 94, ISSUE 3
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New bill changes college polices, seeks to curb sexual assault through legislation By Seth Weber City Editor
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Sexual Assault Stats:
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1 in 5 women has been sexually assaulted while in college 80 percent of female victims are raped before the age of 25. 2007 study found that 58 percent of incapacitated rapes and 28 percent of forced rapes occurred at parties. 12 percent of victims report being sexually assaulted 2013 study: 12 percent of 283,200 rape or sexual assault victimizations between 2005-2010 ended in an arrest at the scene or during an investigation. 2010 study: 2-10 percent of reported rapes are false
Program has successes, failures By Ashley Hardwick In Focus Editor
Of the 3,300 freshmen enrolled last fall, 2,500 were part of a linked course. Linked courses are a type of learning community wherein first-year students are enrolled in two classes that are “linked,” allowing professors and students to collaborate. “Our definition of being in a link is if [enrolled freshmen] are in more than two of the same classes,” Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs Rich Rowlands said. The idea of “linking” courses came about last fall and its original goal was to connect students academically. “When you see people you know, you can imagine what possibilities there are,” Susan Kleine, associate vice provost for undergraduate education said. “We’ve heard nothing negative from students and faculty. Why would anyone complain?” Linking students in a few of the same courses allows them to recognize their classmates and plan study groups. “Sometimes faculty can coordinate together and embrace their ideas,” Kleine said. “A lot of professors [last year] made their students look around the room and see if they recognized people.” Rowlands says professors were “pleasantly surprised” when their students already knew one another, when they are typically silent the first week of classes. While there were no complaints, the success of the linked courses did not go quite as planned.
The Campus Accountability and Safety Act, a bipartisan bill recently proposed which seeks to curb sexual assault on college campuses, could affect the University’s approach to sexual assault in the near future. This bill asks universities to publish annual anonymous surveys online regarding sexual assault. It also requires schools to designate “confidential advisors” who will help victims and will not allow universities to punish students who were drinking underage during the time of their assault. Sexual assault is often not reported, Director of Wellness Faith Yingling said. According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, even when it is reported arrests are not often made. According to the survey, about 12 percent of reported rapes ended in an arrest. Similarly, according to a City of Bowling Green Police crime report, of the 54 reported rapes, six arrests were made between January 2012 and June 2014, putting the city at about an 11 percent arrest rate for rape. University Police Chief Monica Moll said the reason for the low number of arrests is that it’s difficult to get evidence and make a conviction, often because there are only two people involved: the offender and the victim. “You have two people in a room and they only know what happened,” she said. Timely reporting of sexual assault is key to getting sufficient evidence, Moll said. Julie Broadwell, director of the SAAFE Center, thinks this bill could help
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Stats come from: www.whitehouse.gov
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Events hosted Labor Day weekend University encourages students to stay on campus By Kendra Clark Campus Editor
As the first week of classes draws closer and the first three-day weekend is near, first year students may be tempted to travel back home for the holiday. Knowing this, University Activities Organization (UAO) and the University are putting together a weekend-long event going from Friday, Aug. 29 to Sunday, Aug. 31 called “Labor Play.” “This idea goes back to the early part of the summer,” said Dean of Students Jodi Webb. “There were conversations about the fact that we have a three day weekend the first weekend of classes.” She said even though the University found many students did stay last year, they wanted to promote students to stay this year even more. “We don’t want the students to arrive then already head back now,” she said. UAO Vice President of Operations Rachel Sieracke said the goal of the “Labor Play” is to try and encourage students to
make connections. “If they make a connection their first weekend, then they are more likely to stay the second weekend and so on,” she said. “If they make friends, they are more likely to stay.” To start off the weekend, there will be a football watch party on Friday called the Return of the Champs. The watch party will be at the Stroh starting at 7:30 p.m. “It’s on a mega screen in the Stroh,” Sieracke said. “In the dorms, you don’t get the channel the game is on, so it’s only available at the Stroh.” There is also free food, prizes and different organizations there to meet, she said. On Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. is the Club Jerome Bash. It will be on the sixth floor of the library and there will be activities like corn hole, DJ, pizza and a photo booth. “The idea is to get the first years into the library because if they go there for fun, then they are more likely to come back,” Sieracke said.
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This year’s swimming team will include a newly added diving team. Read more, including students’ opinions on the new addition. | PAGE 6
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THE RESIDENT Student Assocation hosted a casino night in the union ballroom on Tuesday. The event lasted from eight to 11 p.m.
THE WHOLE PICTURE
Columnist Phil Schurrer discusses the importance of knowing every aspect of a situation before posting it on social media. | PAGE 4
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR LABOR DAY? “Hang out with friends on campus and eat ice cream” Maria Schumacher Sophomore, Middle Childhood Education
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Jonathan Michael Tetley, 21, of Bowling Green, was cited for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia within the 700 block of E. Napoleon Rd.
Molly Kathleen Murphy, 20, of Bowling Green, was cited for prohibited acts/altered ID within the 700 block of E. Wooster St. 5:57 P.M.
Complainant reported the theft of a black golf bag, four golf clubs and a pair of Nike golf shoes near Lot 2. Items valued at $675. 8:27 P.M.
Kyle J. Esway, 21, of Bowling Green, was cited for disorderly conduct/noise and disorderly conduct/nuisance party within the 700 block of E. Wooster St. Jacob T. Smith, 21, of Bowling
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Kathy E. Brunnet, 58, of Perrysburg, Ohio, was cited for selling alcohol to underage person within the 800 block of S. Main St. 10:13 P.M.
Jacob Thomas Burkard, 20, of Bowling Green, was cited for possession of marijuana near Lot 3. Alex Michael Heyman, 20, of Bowling Green, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. 10:18 P.M.
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of Bowling Green, was cited for possession of marijuana within the 200 block of S. College Dr. Brian Thomas Hug, 26, of Bowling Green, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. 10:38 P.M.
Kevin M. Grundey, 21, of Pickerington, Ohio; and Cory A. Long, 22, of Pickerington, Ohio, were both cited for open containers near Manville Avenue and Clough Street. 10:57 P.M.
Keith Joseph Batta, 18, of Sunman, Indiana, was cited for disorderly conduct/public urination near Clough and South Prospect Streets.
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Kyle Anthony Whitaker, 21, of Bowling Green, was cited for nuisance party within the 200 block of S. Summit St. Dalton L. Reau, 19, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, was cited for disorderly conduct/public urination. 10:58 P.M.
Sierra Elena Harris, 18, of Bowling Green, was cited for drug abuse/possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia within the 300 block of Campbell Hill Rd. Morgan Theresa Hay, 18, of Bowling Green, was cited for drug abuse/marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. 11:26 P.M.
Adam Christopher Lewandowski, 19, of Holland, Ohio; and Charles J. Neuhaus, 20, of Maumee, Ohio, were both cited for open container of alcohol and underage possession of alcohol. 11:29 P.M.
Austin Daniel Bell, 20, of Kenton, Ohio; and Deven Andrew Bradley, 20, of Kenton, Ohio, were both cited for open container of alcohol and underage possession of alcohol near South College Drive and Clough Street. 11:32 P.M.
Andrew D. Geier, 22, of Delphos, Ohio, was cited for open container of alcohol near South College Drive and Clough St. Abigail P. Lee, 19, of Bowling Green, was cited for open container of alcohol and underage possession of alcohol.
20, of Harrod, Ohio; and Erick Onil Echevarria Virella, 20, of Lima, Ohio, were all cited for open container and underage possession of alcohol within the 100 block of Clough St. 11:55 P.M.
Carrie Denise Plassman Brunt, 22, of Bowling Green, was cited for selling alcohol to underage persons within the 100 block of E. Wooster St. 11:59 P.M.
Ryan Joseph Ortiz, 18, of Bowling Green, was arrested for open container of alcohol and underage possession of alcohol within the 200 block of N. Enterprise St. He was lodged in the Wood County Justice Center. 11:59 P.M.
Alexis Marie Scorziell, 18, of Toledo, was cited for prohibited acts/lending ID to another within the 100 block of N. Main St.
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Brian Anthony Mircovich, 22, of Defiance, Ohio, was cited for open container within the 300 block of E. Court St. 12:19 A.M.
Allec Olivia Thewes, 21, of Bowling Green, was cited for selling to underage person within the 100 block of N. Main St. 12:20 A.M.
Austin Reid Wendt, 20, of Bowling Green, was cited for open container and underage possession of alcohol within the 300 block of E. Court St.
session of alcohol within the 100 block of E. Court St. 1:33 A.M.
Jaron Allan Shipper, 20, of Fort Jennings, Ohio, was cited for underage possession of alcohol within the 300 block of E. Court St. 1:39 A.M.
Thomas C. Brown Jr., 21, of Bowling Green, was cited for open container within the 100 block of E. Court St. 1:40 A.M.
Asia Marie Dunn, 20, of Bowling Green, was cited for open container of alcohol and underage possession of alcohol within the 100 block of N. Main St. 1:48 A.M.
Robert D. Steiner, 20, of Bowling Green, was arrested for disorderly conduct/unable to care for self, criminal trespass, underage/ under the influence and prohibited acts/ID of another within the 600 block of Wallace Ave. He was lodged in the Wood County Justice Center. 2:15 A.M.
Jaylen K. Lewis, 21, of Bowling Green, was cited for disorderly conduct/urinating in public within the 300 block of E. Court St. 2:24 A.M.
Neil Mathias Crosser, 22, of Findlay, was arrested for disorderly conduct/unable to care for self near Lot 4. He was lodged in the Wood County Justice Center. 2:25 A.M.
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Jeffrey David Shields-Pavlica, 18, of Bowling Green, was cited for open container of alcohol near Clough and South Summit Streets.
Adam Joseph Zuk, 19, of Tiffin, Ohio, was cited for open container of alcohol and underage possession of alcohol within the 300 block of N. Summit St.
Myles Myshon Jefferson Banks, 20, of Toledo; Deante Eric Shivers, 23, of Bowling Green; Melvin Maurice Smart, 22, of Toledo; and Dominic Stefan Dontae Williams, 22, of Toledo, were all cited for disorderly conduct/fighting within the 100 block of N. Main St.
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Lyndsay M. Tennison, 19, of Pemberville, Ohio, was cited for open container and underage possession of alcohol near Lot 6. 12:37 A.M.
Rachael Marie Webert, 20, of Oak Harbor, Ohio; and Shelby Nicole Wilkins, 20, of Perrysburg, Ohio, were both cited for underage possession of alcohol and open container within the 300 block of E. Court St. 12:41 A.M.
Denzel Delmar Engram, 21, of Fremont, Ohio, was cited for prohibited acts/ID of another within the 100 block of N. Main St. 12:55 A.M.
James H. Blotzer, 23, of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, was cited for open container of alcohol within the 200 block of N. Prospect St. 1:08 A.M.
Kayla M. Young, 21, of Bowling Green, was cited for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia near Lot 2. 1:17 A.M.
Tressa Bianca Medina, 20, of Willard, Ohio, was cited for open container and underage pos-
Cody Lee Braden, 21, of Risingsun, Ohio; and Keith Jde Fuerst,22, of Liberty Center, Ohio, were both cited for disorderly conduct/fighting within the 1600 block of E. Wooster St. 8:36 A.M.
Robert G. Conley, 39, of Bowling Green, was cited for theft/shoplifting within the 1000 block of N. Main St.
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Complainant reported the theft of a BGSU parking pass valued at $100 within the 100 block of Georgia Ave.
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ASSAULT From Page 1 students and universities know how many sexual assaults actually happen on campus or in the community. “I’m always for ways to help survivors’ voices be heard,” she said. “So of course any time somebody has the ability to anonymously report something or have their story told, I’m all for that.” The SAAFE center has an on-campus location in room 355 of the Psychology Building, Broadwell said. She likes that the University works with the SAAFE Center because she thinks it’s important for universities to “bring in people from the outside to be of assistance.” Julie Snyder, associate dean of students said there are many different places students can go to seek help with sexual assault, including police and the office of the dean of students. Plans for care and criminal charges are taken from there. While criminal charges can be pressed, Snyder said students can choose not to do so, in which case there will not be an investigation. “If the student chooses to do nothing, then that’s the students’ choice,” she said. “The key in this situation is that the student has already been a victim, so you’re really trying to help the student have control in what is happening.” However, Snyder said the University will still aid students in being safe, such as moving out of residence halls if needed. Moll said victims who don’t want to press charges is “frustrating” for police who want to go after sexual offenders. “Sometimes it’s hard for police officers not to convince [sexual assault victims] to prosecute,” she said. However, sometimes authorities can get victims to give a name, in which the offender will be given a warning, Moll said. If that name continues to come up, police can begin to build a case against the offender. Although Broadwell approves of the bill’s i nt ent ion s, s ome University administrators are tentative about its implementation.
Snyder understands the intention of the bill is to protect people from sexual assault, but she feels the bill could be a challenge for the University. “I think we need more time to understand what the implications of the bill will be, in light of the other legislations that already exist,” she said. “There may be challenges depending on what the final language is. How cumbersome does it become?” Yingling described the bill as “bulky” and said “trying to figure out what it all means is a task in and of itself.” Moll said the provision to provide confidential advisors to victims may be a problem because the bill requires them to be trained in forensic investigation. Confidential advisors having investigation training doesn’t seem necessary since they are a source for victims who don’t want to report their assault, she said. Despite this issue, Moll thinks these advisors could be a helpful source for victims. Yingling said “time will tell” if the bill helps decrease sexual assault. She said it’s important to create an environment where people are comfortable reporting sexual assault, so legislation requiring anonymous surveys isn’t needed. The University also already does some things required in the bill Snyder said. For example, the bill requires universities to work with state and local police forces on sexual assault cases, but the University already has a campus police force that can do so. The University also does not allow areas such as the athletic department conduct investigations, Snyder said, which is banned by the bill. Yingling said the University also hosts programs to educate students about sexual assault, such as working with the SAAFE center for Sexual Assault Awareness month. The “Think About It” program helps educate incoming students about dealing with sexual assault and how to have healthy relationships. It is required for all incoming students during the first two weeks of classes, Yingling said.
The Oaks earns LEED certification for sustainability Dining facility recognized for ‘green’ architecture, planning By William Channell Managing Editor
Fittingly for a building called The Oaks, the dining facility was recently recognized for being green. The Oaks dining facility was recently LEED gold certified by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and certification is awarded to buildings that are designed with an emphasis on lowering their environmental impact. The certifications are, from less to more sustainable: LEED certified, LEED silver, LEED gold and LEED platinum. Opened in 2011, The Oaks has been waiting for LEED certification for close to four years. Dave Maley, director of facilities and asset management, said the wait was because of the inherently sluggish certification process.
“The process can be very slow depending on the building and the extent of the features submitted,” Maley said. “Everything must be documented and formally submitted for review.” Maley said criteria for certification includes materials and resources, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, indoor environmental quality, innovation, regional environmental credits and green infrastructure and building among others. Structures are graded based on a preset scorecard. Nick Hennessy, sustainability coordinator for the University, likened it to taking a test. “Whenever you get LEED status, you literally have a scoresheet,” Hennessy said. “It’s like getting an exam back. Your teacher has graded it, and you know what you got on each section.” According to Hennessy, much of the reason The Oaks achieved gold
status was the educational aspect of the building. The Oaks regularly conducts tours of the facility, highlighting various aspects of its sustainable architecture and planning. The building also has what Hennessy called the “Green Hallway” near the entrance which displays environmental facts. Maley said additional time spent by the USGBC in assessing this educational aspect was another reason certification didn’t happen immediately. Education isn’t the only aspect of The Oaks overall “green” approach. The facility also features a water reclamation system that recycles rainwater for use in The Oaks’ toilets and irrigation systems, large glass windows used for natural lighting and bike racks, among other features. The Oaks is only one of four buildings on campus that are LEED cer-
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PEOPLE ON THE STREET “Chilling with friends and hooping.”
DERRICK GARDNER Sophomore, Biology
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What are your plans for Labor Day?
“Recruitment for my sorority.”
MORGAN SCHNEIDER Junior, Communications
“Grill out at one of our Young Life houses and playing spike ball.”
CHANDLER COLE Freshman, Criminal Justice
“Visiting with my girlfriend.”
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Always be aware of others’ Open ended questions will further conversation opinions, don’t disregard them Ashley Hardwick IN FOCUS EDITOR
I am a fourth year student at the University and, since my freshman year, I’d say I’ve gotten the hang of things. I know to take a sip of my iced coffee before leaving the Union. I know to avoid Bible Bob. I have even named a few of the squirrels in old campus. However, I did not expect to have a discussion in class on ice cream flavors. At least, not on the first day. Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla? I prefer butter pecan, but that’s beside the point. My professor chose one “chocolate lover” and one “vanilla lover.” She told them to create a solid argument, supported with facts, which would convert the other student to their side or favorite flavor. After discussing how chocolate releases endorphins to make you happy to vanilla being the best choice because it is a “blank canvas” with endless toppings, the
discussion had more purpose than humor. My professor literally proved to the class how there is no right or wrong answer. But not only that, she made us appreciate the classmates we were discussing with. From one lecture, she showed her students to be tolerant of others not only by respecting their different viewpoints, but by questioning them as well. Did anyone else grow up with a mom that said no, but never gave any reason or explanation? Not having answers, even to what I thought were simple questions, made me want to be devious. It’s okay to question someone’s beliefs, not in the hopes to change their views, but to respect them. Or to learn more about them. Whether it’s the simple topic of ice cream, a heated debate or asking your mom if you can go to a friend’s house, remember to always respect the other’s views and reasonings. And remember that their differing opinions from yours do not make them bad people.
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Disrespectful behavior does not lead to success, happiness Davood Dadfar COLUMNIST
If Fall 2014 marks a returning year for you at BGSU, then odds are you’re thinking about ways to succeed in your classes, whether it be with minimal effort or with sufficient effort to achieve a particular goal. Reflecting on my previous years, I find that too often students lack respect both in and outside of the classroom. While some students lack respect for their instructors, the majority lack respect for themselves. I’ve witnessed too many people race into their classes 5 minutes late each day, nonchalantly taking notes in what most likely is the same apparel that they slept in. These behaviors and mannerisms are important to note only because they are the factors that, most of the time, distinguish the students who make it in their search for success and happiness after graduation from those who may have a harder time in this endeavor. Keep in mind, however, that dressing properly and arriving to classes on time aren’t the only ways to respect oneself while in college. The simple chores of keeping up
with class work by spending sufficient time outside of class can be the main obstacle most students face within their academic career. The reality is that it’s never too late to review for a course, and most often you only need a quick review of class material to be ready to move on to new material. Students often doubt that their instructors cover a significant amount of material while in class and then go on to leave studying for the 24 hours before their exams. Suddenly, what should have been a few sessions of simple reviews turns into mountains of homework. Now I don’t mean to say an individual’s main priority in college is to study and succeed academically. The truth is, it isn’t. In my case, a vast majority of my return on investment will be the connections and friends that I made at BGSU. For others, it may just be the 4 years in which they discover who they are. Whatever your purpose may be, you should always approach the situation with respect for yourself and the environment you pursue to succeed in. Only then can you be ready for success, happiness or a job.
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Arpan Yagnik GUEST COLUMNIST
With the throbbing excitement of the beginning of a new school year comes the burden and stress of excessive interpersonal communication. Numerous events and programs are planned for the incoming freshman to welcome them and make them feel at home. Some of the challenges during the orientation and first couple weeks are information overload, orchestrated socialization, getting lost on campus, making friends, getting textbooks and more. This article is going to focus on the challenge of making friends. Now, there is no fool-proof formula for making friends. But there are some techniques and skills that can surely provide a boost. The friendships that are made during the orientation and first few social events of the semester are some of the most diverse friendships. The challenge here is to make them lasting ones, because once a student settles down in his/ her major, the opportunities to interact with students from other disciplines and majors reduces. In this article, I am going to emphasize the shift from small talk to meaningful conversation by focusing on altering the type of questions you ask. Small talk is an important social
skill. Small talk is what comes in handy when you are thrust into unexpected social situations. Some standard small talk questions revolve around one’s major, place of origin and the weather. These, I believe, should be one’s last resort. Instead, I recommend asking questions that invite the opposite individual to tell stories. To encourage an individual to tell a story, the nature of the question has to be open-ended. Researchers have broadly identified two types of question formats, namely openended and close-ended. The open-ended questions are the sort that invites the opposite individual to respond freely. The close-ended questions provide fixed responses for the individual to choose from while responding. Some popular closeended responses are Yes/No and Good/Bad. When you ask a question such as “How was the food?” or “How was the class?” the response almost always is one of the two above. By asking close-ended questions, we do not give an opportunity to another individual to express himself freely. This inhibits conversation and in turn friendship. But when you ask an open-ended question such as “What was the best part of the class?” you invite a response that is elaborate and filled with feelings and emotions.
A story-like response automatically invokes follow-up questions and opens doors for discussing topics that are tangential to the original question but important for allowing the conversation to be broad. Hence, always try to rephrase the question and make it more open during the beginning of a friendship. This will allow you to explore the similarities and develop the relation. The above tip is useful when you are the one asking questions, but what to do when the opposite person is asking close-ended questions? When in this situation, the technique I recommend is to skip the first and the most obvious response to the question. Think of a secondary or tertiary response, which is humorous, unlikely and unexpected, and then use it. This will propel the conversation further with followup or the clarification of questions, which is when you turn the opportunity around and ask open-ended questions. Keep in mind that open-ended questions are always better for the purposes of friendship building, and close-ended questions are better for instrumental and task oriented purposes. A minor tweak in the way you ask a question has the potential to determine how many close friends you will have at the end of these first couple
Being culturally informed allows for perspective Phil Schurrer COLUMNIST
Welcome to our University, whether you’re a new or returning student. Universities are in the knowledge business. This requires a healthy regard for facts, coupled with the awareness that some may be overturned in the future. Sometimes, “settled science” becomes unsettled. Two plus three stills equals five in base-ten math, but the world is not flat. Popular opinion is not the arbiter of truth. At a university, we’re exposed to a lot of new ideas and opinions and their acceptance should depend on critical thinking. It’s an important skill to develop and the faculty should assist in this effort. But faculty are human and, in today’s polarized world, occasionally forget their role as teachers and instead become advocates for a cause or point of view, rather than examining all sides of an issue. Regardless of the field of study, facts and opinions are
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different. Some advocates substitute platitudes for analysis. Economist Donald Boudreaux of George Mason University has developed a simple test to detect platitudes: is the opposite position creditable? For example, if someone favors “sustainability” without further elaboration, imagine another disagreeing and endorsing policies that promote non-sustainability. If the second opinion seems irrational, then the first probably contains platitudes. And a platitude plus forty-nine cents buys a postage stamp. Occasionally, students encounter a class in which the criterion for passing seems to be agreeing with the instructor’s viewpoint. In that case, they will soon become adept at distinguishing information from indoctrination. The world is more complicated than portrayed in the media. Knowing all the facts, or at least both sides of a discussion, leads to the realization that no situation can be adequately covered in a Tweet or thirty-second sound bite. Example: thirteen people died in eleven accidents involving
vehicles with faulty GM ignition switches. According to Car and Driver magazine, of those killed, seven wore seat belts; three did not; and the others were listed as “unknown.” [One fatality occurred when a passenger left the vehicle after the accident and was killed by a drunken motorist.] One driver was under the influence of drugs; three under the influence of alcohol; one possibly had an epileptic seizure; and three were listed as “unknown.” Only three had no known impairments. Knowing all this, is GM less liable? Probably not, but there’s obviously more to the story than the simplified media version of eleven accidents and thirteen fatalities in vehicles with defective switches. So again, welcome to the University. The world is much more complex than it first appears. Our task, as student or instructor, is to learn how to make sense of it. And that can take a lifetime.
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THE OAKS dining facility earned a LEED gold certification this year. The dining hall hosts tours of the building that showcase sustainable aspects of it.
LEED From Page 3 tified, the others being the Stroh Center which is gold, and the Wolfe Center and Carillon Place which are both silver. These are in accordance with the President’s Climate Commitment (PCC), which the University signed in 2012.
The PCC states that all schools that sign the commitment must build all new structures with the intention of having them LEED certified. When all is said and done, Hennessy said it’s always a bonus when students are able to both enjoy a facility and learn from it as well. “Yes, it is a dining center,” Hennessy said. “But at the same time, it’s an opportunity for education.”
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Diving team to be added to swimming team for upcoming 2014-15 season Students expect new addition to benefit team, BG to host more home meets By Katie Wernke Reporter
The Bowling Green swimming team‘s season will be underway soon, with practices and meets beginning in late September. Last year the Falcons repeated their third place Mid-American Conference Championship finish while missing a large aspect to the program. Diving remained absent for years, only to be brought back for this upcoming 2014-2015 season. Students around campus think the addition to the program will be a
“[The addition of diving] definitely can’t hurt [BG] ... but it depends on the players and team.” Devon White | Student
sound basis in gaining support and popularity for the program. Devon White, a senior at the University, says he thinks the team will continue the trend of improve-
ment with the addition of diving. “It’s a little bit too soon to tell,” White said. “It definitely can’t hurt them. It’s an advantage that will definitely help but it depends on the players and team.” Despite the missing piece to the puzzle, the team saw strong efforts this past year, giving the Falcons a winning record of 6-3. That followed an improvement from the 2012-2013 season where they finished 4-5. Last season, four of the nine
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Sports fans should look to NASCAR for entertainment Stock car racing offers same amount of skill, competition as other sports with elements of chaos NASCAR is the ugly stepchild of sports. Take a left turn. And another. And another. NASCAR is more than left turns and loud engines. The sport is full of strategy, skill and stamina, but no one gives it a chance. Maybe this is because the media pours the idea that sports consist of men hitting each other repeatedly for hours on the gridiron, or taking a baseball bat and trying to slam one over the fence.
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NASCAR may lack the brute strength that some sports utilize, but racing has finesse that is constantly overlooked. Being surrounded by 42 other drivers, one wrong move can send you into the wall. The wall can
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• BGSU Volleyball vs. Dayton 7p.m., Stroh Center • Registration Open for Cetar point Bus Trip Until Noon • Soroity Recruitment
• Cedar Point Bus Trip 9a.m. • Club Jerome Bash 4-8p.m. • BGSU Volleyball vs. Pitt 7:30 p.m., Stroh
• B.oB. Concert Doors open at 6 p.m. Begins at 7 p.m., Stroh
PLAY From Page 1 Lastly is the concert on Sunday at the Stroh, where B.o.B will be performing. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. The tickets are $10 for students and went on sale Monday. They will be on sale for the rest of the week. Webb is sure the “Labor Play” will make a difference. “I have heard students
LINKED From Page 1 “This year the [faculty] said, ‘maybe that wasn’t a great idea,’” Kleine said. She said by linking students in three or four of the same classes in the past it “split them up too much.” “It was easier this year to keep [students] in a link with common experiences,” Kleine said. “[Since then] the program really learned how to do things. I think it’s going to be even better this year.” Now, two classes link students, and the program hopes this will improve linked courses for the future. “The idea is to have first
who were thinking about going home change their minds and decide to stay,” she said. “There is even a lot of buzz on social media about it, especially the concert.” There is also more than one reason why the University wants the students to stay besides to participate in the events. “There are a lot of activities going on, but it is also a great time to focus on their academics,” Webb said. Freshman Grant Oliver heard about the events
happening during the weekend and it changed his mind about going home. “I was thinking about going home, but I had to come back for the concert,” he said. A not her freshma n, Carrie McCaffrey, was thinking about heading home as well until she heard about the concert. “I do have to leave Friday for family stuff, but I will be coming back now for the other things happening,” she said. “I wouldn’t
year students in two classes with the same group of students,” Kleine said. “They’ll recognize each other.” Since last fall they have already seen improvements in students’ performances. “From [last] fall to spring, the retention rate was higher with students who were in links,” Rowlands said. “[The students] also tended to perform better and have a better GPA.” Kleine credits Rowlands for his participation with creating successful links. “Rich Rowlands—I call him ‘the man behind the curtain.’ He’s the one who figures out how things work,” Kleine said. Exchange student Isabel
Souza wishes she experienced linked courses when she was a freshman. “When I arrived here and met people I said, ‘oh my God, these people are so cool and friendly,’” Souza said. “[Linked courses] are good because you can have experiences and learn new things with other [students] outside of the classroom.” Although she has only been here for five months she thinks the linked courses program will positively impact other students. “[It] supported students, challenged them to build a community and the linked courses help do that,” Kleine said. “It’s a very positive thing.”
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have [come back] probably before I knew about the concert.” Sieracke believes her organization’s efforts will pay off in the end. “We all hope it works,” she said. “There was a great effort towards it, so at least we will know we tried.” She also said the freshmen are very lucky to have this opportunity. “It’s a very special experience because we can’t have this every year. It’s a lot of funding,” she said.
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DANIELA CARRILLO competes in a meet this past season held at Cooper Pool on the campus of BG.
SWIM From Page 6 regular season meets were either won or lost by 20 or less points. With diving being reintroduced, those points will no longer be forfeited by the Falcons, allowing them greater opportunities for success. Desirae Cox, a senior at the University, looks forward to the opportunity the diving team adds. “Once they get into the swing of things, I think we’ll be good at it,” Cox said. “It will come back. It will help us.” The resilience of the team was proven by taking three of those four meets in victory,
NASCAR From Page 6 send you to the hospital. The wall can end your season. The wall can end your career. The mental pressure is not comparable to other sports. In the CNN article “Going the Distance” by Jack Stark, a psychologist for Hendrick Motorsports, he says, “[In] football, you go hard for 15 seconds, rest 30-40. Basketball, you have time outs. You can’t stop a race and get out of your car.” Drivers are under this pressure for 2-3 hours with less than 20-second “breaks” for pit stops. Even then, the mind is still on edge. Positions can be gained or lost with a one second difference. Maybe changing four tires instead of two was a bad idea. Maybe not changing tires at all will hurt you later on. What about fuel? The strategy never ends. The consequences come back to haunt you. The constant strain of concentration is not for everyone. It rivals every sport in mental toughness, if not taking laps around them.
coming back from deficits due to diving. The addition is expected to bring hope to a team continually improving. “It’ll be a rough start,” White said. “But once we get accustomed to it, once we stick it in the program, then we’ll definitely improve our game.” The Falcons also had just one home meet for the entire 2013-2014 season, which is another feature that will change. Cooper Pool will be seeing more of the Falcons this year as the venue will host seven meets in total. Student support is just another aspect that may bring the team to a winning year and a better overall chance at victory.
Take that concentration and pair it with the intense heat in the car, the G-forces pressing down around each turn, and you’ve got yourself a sport To top it off, add in the sheer volume of competition. In the end, it all comes down to that last lap. Anything can happen. But most viewers don’t wait around. You could be neck and neck with someone and this is where that strategy and mental toughness pays off. Drivers who were in the lead but chose to forego that last pit stop may run out of gas. Or that last pit stop that a driver did take could cost them the race. All of those little changes to the car throughout the race don’t matter on that last lap. It’s just you and those other drivers who all want that victory. Chaos is normal. Twists and turns in the story line of a race happen without end. Yet, isn’t that the basis of any sport? Competition. Skill sets. Winning. Why does NASCAR not count? Next Sunday sit down and watch a race. Maybe minds will be changed. Maybe NASCAR will get the credit it finally deserves.
Student athlete Roger Lewis sees the importance of home support. “I think it will affect them,” Lewis said. “People will be able to cheer for them. If they’re doing real good at their events and stuff, more and more people will come.” Diving and home meets are two large parts to the growing support of the team. In the coming weeks the Falcons will begin practice in hopes of returning and improving the successes of last year. The first contest for the Falcons will take place at Cooper Pool on Sept. 26 with the Orange and Brown scrimmage.
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