Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 6-30-2004 The BG News June 30, 2004 Bowling Green State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news Recommended Citation Bowling Green State University, "The BG News June 30, 2004" (2004). BG News (Student Newspaper). 7293. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/7293 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. State University Wednesday June 30, 2004 SUNNY HIGH: 84 I LOW: 63 www.bgnews.com independent student press VOLUME 98 ISSUE 142 Coming10 Mike MeOief BG News Matt Clark TownHowever, the welcome day these ly if they wished. Campus Life" ses- ST*ff REPORTER University entrants faced was a little "I liked it because you could take it sion, and several interest sessions avail- Campus The University kicked off its 2004 shorter than what current University stu- three times," O-Reg participant Justin able to bodi students and parents on their Orientation and Registration (O-Reg) pro- dents remember because this year's Bailey said, referring to the online version second day of O-Reg. gram last week, introducing oodles of pro- entering freshmen took their placement of the math placement test. "All of the stuff that we've had in past gives gram changes that exasperated entering tests online, finishing them before they Bailey, Munson, and Osbome had no years has been totally revamped and just freshman on their first day of college life. even stepped foot on campus. trouble completing the online testing, and made even better. Instead of having so "It was kind of a long day, but it was "It was nice that we didn't have to be all agreed that it was easy. many speakers...they're showing a lot mentor informative," O-Reg participant Kylee here early to take tests," Munson said. The extra time was not put to waste, more videos, which are more high Munson said, her friend and fellow enter- The tests were taken through the however. O-Reg 2004 participants were paced... more believable in a way," ing freshman Kristin Osbome nodding in MyBGSU blackboard system, which introduced to longer, more personal aca- Orientation Leader Katie Stanko said. agreement. allowed students to retake the tests quick- demic meetings, an improved "F0CU8 on The "Focus on Campus Life" session thanks was given a face-lift with new videos and monologues presented by the Orientation ByMandyUnd Leaders, students who lead a small group SIAIf REPORTER of O-Reg participants through the pro- gram. Duane Whilmire, director of About an hour long, the session was the Student Technology Center, separated into different aspects of cam- will retire this month after serv- pus life, including campus involvement, ing Ohio's higher education diversity, wellness, and residence hall life. community for over 34 years-the Following a brief video featuring stu- last 29 at the University. dent testimonials shot on campus about Whitmire has held over 10 one of those aspects of campus life, the titles while at the University but Orientation Leaders each gave a mono- says his favorite position was his logue. last one, where he has served as For instance, after the video on diversi- director of the University's ty, an Orientation Leader stood up in the Student Technology Center. theater and gave a true account, in the The center, which is one of first person, of how one student handled only 16 across the United States, gay/lesbian issues. has been around for four years "It makes for a more realistic approach but had its official grand opening for freshmen who are currently coming in in April 2003. to the University," Brian Robinson, who It offers students the opportu- has been an Orientation Leader for two nity for one-on-one tutoring ses- years, said. sions with other students, work- The feeling of realism was further shops throughout the year and enhanced by video interviews with real online tutorials that are available students shot on campus. 24 hours a day. Mike MeBjerBG News Under Whitmire's advisement "They're not actor videos. These are me center has grown between 55 GETTING ACQUAINTED: Orientation Leaders; FIRST ROW From left: Christopher Powell, Greg Kohlrieser, Noelle Visintainer, people that are from Bowling Green that and 60 percent. In February 2003 Melanie Krebs, Amy Colvin, Lissa Paine BACK ROW: Jared Wright, Nicole Schamp, Brian J. Robinson, Bernard Little. they averaged 24 students a day O-REG, PAGE 2 but now serve at least 39 stu- dents per day. Whitmire attributes the growth to his belief of putting student's first. Throughout his career he has been instrumental in fostering that idea around Skoog says . LOCAL BUSINESS OF THE WEEK campus. "He bleeds orange and brown," Whitmire's wife Diane fireworks said "He is very much devoted to his job, and for the years he has Food thrills Junction crowd been here, he has always made will please sure that students came first. "Junction likes to be a 'Cheers' type of atmosphere." That is one thing he is noted for." the town Whitmire says one of his fond- WILL GAGNON, MANAGER est memories at the University Russ Zimnwr STAFF REPORTER was inviting author Tom By Dana Yonke Connellan to campus. SHFf REPORTER "I was fortunate enough to get Everybody loves fireworks support from the President and on the Fourth of July. However, Where is "Bowling Green's * 1 place for food and fun? That is a dif- the Provost's office at the time to they can be dangerous. ficult question to answer with so many fabulous restaurants and bring Connellan, who wrote the Bowling Green residents need bars to choose from. book "The Magic Kingdom', to not worry; they can leave it to But function Bar and Grill on Main Street is the place for food and campus," Whitmire said. "In the professionals essence what we were trying to fun, as it says on the cover of their menu. According to Will Gagnon, The Bowling Green University alumni and manager, some people do not realize get across to some folks on cam- Chamber of Commerce will pus is that we should be more Junction is a dual bar and restaurant facility. present their annual fireworks "There is really good food at Junction," Gagnon said. "Most new student-orientated and that we show on Independence Day at should see students as cus- students to Bowling Green don't even realize that we serve food. dusk, or about 9:45 p.m. They think we are just a bar, when really it's all the same thing." tomers." The main viewing area will lb Whitmire's surprise the The restaurant menu offers a variety of food. Patrons can start the be at the intramural fields on night off with a lull dinner, and stick around to have fun at the bar. event, which he thought would campus. Elaine Skoog, draw only a handful of people, The menu has appetizers such as spinach dip or quesadillas, and Executive Director of the items such as the "Big Junction", a two-patty burger, or the "Sierra attracted over a thousand listen- Chamber of Commerce, is ers. He said he believes that Fajitas". Other menu options include steaks, soups and salads. looking forward to the event The kitchen at Junction is open from 11:00 am. until 10:00 p.ra moment helped University "It draws a huge crowd," President Sidney Ribeau realize Sunday through Thursday, and 11:00 am. until 11:00 p.m. Friday said Skoog. and Saturday. Customers can also enjoy food outside on the rooftop that students should be first. People come not just from Whitmire said he plans to patio. return to the University's Student Bowling Green, but also the "People like to go out and drink and eat outside and look at the surrounding areas to view the Technology Center to finish great view of Main Street from the top of Junction," Gagnon said. Ban Swing* BG News some grant writing and teach fireworks. Skoog said she esti- The bar at Junction is known for the fun times that happen there. part-time in the computer sci- mates at least a couple thou- During the summer and into the school year, the Wednesday HAPPY HELPERS: Junction staff members say special events ence department. sand people to view this year's "Country Night" theme is always very crowded. Country music is and the rooftop patio are big draws for downtown customers. fireworks. WHITMIRE, PAGE 2 JUNCTION. PAGE 2 FIREWORKS, PAGE 2 FOUR-DAY FORECAST THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY fJTJ^i T-S'.orms 1 ligli: (Hi T-Storms High: 81" Partly High: 83' The four-day forecast is taken Sunny High: 86" Low: 68" low: (.7 Low: 64* Cloudy Low: 64' from weathcr.com -■** F0RAJlMI^VISnWWWB6N£WSC0M *»«j*s^se??*»*»ss»- 2 Wednesday, tune 30.2004 WWW.BGNEWS.COM O-reg speeds up process 0-REG, FROM PAGE 1 "Technology at Your Fingertips," to "Parent with one continuing program, the welcome Transitions: What life will be like when your session. an' speaking about their own personal experi- student leaves for BGSU," and "Sex in BG." "The welcome thing was way too long and ences. So it's just basically another way for the The sessions coincided with open houses at way too boring and way too predictable," 0- kids to say "Yeah my Orientation Leader was several student services around campus such Reg participant Greg Nemes said.