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Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 3-3-2021 The BG News March 03, 2021 Bowling Green State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news Recommended Citation State University, Bowling Green, "The BG News March 03, 2021" (2021). BG News (Student Newspaper). 9156. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/9156 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Book 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. bg Raisin’ news An independent student press serving the campus and surrounding community, the Wage ESTABLISHED 1920 Bowling Green State University Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Volume 100, Issue 23 Minimum wage effects on student employees | Page 11 Tree No Leaves Support Volleyball: releases women-owned strong start new album businesses in BG to season Page 5 Page 8 Page 9 PHOTO BY JOSH APPEL VIA UNSPLASH BG-0303-01.indd 1 3/2/21 7:36 PM BG NEWS March 3, 2021 | PAGE 2 Great Selection Close to Campus Great Prices BGSU ON HIGH ALERT JOHN NEWLOVE DHS National Terrorism Announcement REAL ESTATE, INC. Steve Iwanek | Reporter Michigan, and Nation of Islam in Toledo Ohio (not to be mistaken with Masjid of Al- “We are not immune to On Jan. 27 the Department of Homeland Islam Mosque in Toledo). Security announced a domestic terrorism “We are a public institution and people violent behavior in this alert projected to last for weeks. The alert do come and go,” Campbell said, “But we community for sure, but came in response to a heightened threat are making sure that we are staying on the environment across the country, from white forefront of things, being visible, and being based on what we have supremacist organizations and outraged prepared.” citizens following the confirmation of Despite the national concerns about experienced over the President Joe Biden. potential election protests becoming Because of this, universities, such violent, the university has confidence years, demonstrators as BGSU, are working with local law that students will continue to voice their who are exercising their APARTMENT enforcement to make sure that students can opinions without gathering in large groups. feel safe, even when they want to feel heard. AVAILABLE “The fall 2020 election was different freedom of speech have “We certainly do the very best we can to than I anticipated, with regards to campus Located at 505 clough St. prepare (for protests), and I feel that our climate,” Webb said. “I think that while there done so peacefully and 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath BGSU police are always certainly mindful were students who were very passionate Close to Campus & Downtown and are good partners with the university, about the issue, I think that the way that cooperatively.” to work through potential situations,” Jodi those individuals were voicing them were — Michael Campbell — Webb, associate vice president of Student very different, since we did not see them APARTMENT AND BGSU Chief of Police Affairs, said. gathering.” HOUSE LISTINGS Local law enforcement continues to stay According to statistics on bestplace.net, a AVAILABLE IN OUR on high alert and prepared for situations website that offers people important safety that could occur on the campus. “I think that BG has done a very RENTAL OFFICE information about specific counties across reasonable, almost remarkable job in the OR ONLINE the U.S., Wood County has a crime index of sense that you do not see any clashes over “We certainly do the very 8.9, nearly 10 points under the state average. controversial issues,” Wilson said. “We have n We have Efficiencies/Studios. This makes Wood County one of the safest had some pretty controversial speakers best we can to prepare counties in the state of Ohio. 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments come to campus, and BG has created a (for protests), and I feel “We are not immune to violent behavior very tolerant climate for people of different n Furnished or Unfurnished. in this community for sure, but based on perspectives.” n that our BGSU police are what we have experienced over the years, n Flexible Leases demonstrators who are exercising their always certainly mindful freedom of speech have done so peacefully and cooperatively,” Campbell said. FOR RENT and are good partners Adam Wilson, a third year political science major, feels safe to voice his opinion Visit bgfalconmedia.com for more. with the university, to because of this. work through potential situations.” — Jodi Webb — 319 E. WOOSTER ST. BOWLING GREEN Associate VP of Student Affairs 419-352-6553 “We value the fact of freedom of expression and freedom of speech,” BGSU Chief of Police Michael Campbell said. “That 319 E. Wooster Street being said, our role then becomes making (Across from Taco Bell) sure that those who want to exercise those — REAL ESTATE, INC. — rights are doing so appropriately and safely, Monday to Friday so we try and monitor what is happening in 319 E. WOOSTER ST. | BOWLING GREEN 8:30 to 5:30 our community.” A concern that campus law enforcement Saturday OPPORTUNITY also keeps in mind is that of external OPPORTUNITY 9:00 to 3:00 groups such as Great Millstone in Detroit, JOHNNEWLOVEREALESTATE.COM PHOTO PROVIDED BY FLICKR.COM www.johnnewloverealestate.com YOUR LIFE March 3, 2021 | PAGE 3 EMMA CHAMBERLAIN: GEN Z’S TRENDSETTING STYLE ICON Amelia Roberts | Opinion Editor Yoga pants Plaid pants Emma Chamberlain, a 19-year-old influencer, started on YouTube in 2017 and has risen to Flared yoga pants are one of the most Plaid pants used to be viewed as more of an become one of the most popular creators on the platform with almost 10 million subscribers. surprising trends that Chamberlain has edgy or “goth” trend, however, Chamberlain Chamberlain’s videos are typically comedic vlogs consisting of thrifting clothes, making cof- brought back. While they were big in the changed them up in a fun way. Instead of fee, photoshoots with friends and more. early 2000s, the trend quickly became dark skin-tight pants, Chamberlain wore Although Chamberlain started as more of a comedy YouTuber, her effortless style and a laughing stock among young people. colorful or monotone straight leg pants, and fashion sense were one of the biggest things viewers picked up on. Viewers fell in love However, after posting an Instagram picture paired them with the previously mentioned with the funky, ‘90s-esque ways Chamberlain dressed, and as she grew in popularity of herself wearing yoga pants and a Nike Doc Martens. The pants paired with the and subscribers, more and more people began trying to perfectly replicate her unique sweatshirt, places quickly began selling out chunky shoes still makes for an “edgier” look, style. Many have even joked that they don’t know how to dress without Chamberlain. of the once-laughable pants. without being too over the top of “goth.” Chamberlain’s style consistently has specific pieces in it, which immediately made these specific pieces huge fashion trends. Here is a list of just a few of the fashion trends Chamberlain started: Teddy jackets Mom jeans This is arguably one of the biggest trends This is one of the many trends that Chamberlain started, as well as one of her Chamberlain brought back. Mom jeans first. The teddy jacket is basically just a big were really popular in the ‘80s and ‘90s, but fleece jacket with a hood. Her iconic jacket Chamberlain brought them back in full swing. was thrifted, however once she made them Mom jeans are the norm now, replacing popular, many stores began selling all skinny jeans, thanks to Chamberlain. different kinds. PHOTO PROVIDED BY PINTEREST.COM Sweater vests Another unexpected trend that Chamberlain started are sweater vests. While these used to be a nerdy trope, especially in television, PHOTO PROVIDED BY WHOWHATWEAR.COM or what you would wear to Sunday church, Chamberlain has made them into something Scrunchies completely different. Now, sweater vests are “cool” and easily give you a preppy, Obviously, this was a trend in the ‘80s, but it put-together look. Emma Chamberlain is got brought back in a big way. Many think undoubtedly one of the biggest trendsetters the “VSCO girl” aesthetic brought upon of Gen Z. Without her, it’s hard to say exactly PHOTO PROVIDED BY PINTEREST.COM PHOTO PROVIDED BY PINTEREST.COM this trend, but it was actually Chamberlain. how young adults would be dressing these In some of her earliest videos she’s shown Shoelace belts Doc Martens days, and what trends would be popular. I wearing them as hair ties and accessories. One of the newer trends she’s created is While this is definitely a well-known shoe, personally wouldn’t even know how to dress She even talked about how they need to simply the shoelace belt. It’s exactly what it it wasn’t as widely worn or such a fashion without her, and I think that goes for a lot of make a comeback. Little did she know that sounds like. Taking a shoelace from a pair staple until Chamberlain started wearing young people. of shoes, and tying them around your jeans them. She typically pairs the chunky shoe was just one of the many trends she was instead of a belt. It’s such a simple accessory, with plaid pants, which is just another trend about to start. but it adds a lot. that blew up because of her.