Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 4-25-2012 The BG News April 25, 2012 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 April 25, 2012" (2012). BG News (Student Newspaper). 8521. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/8521 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. 24-HOUR «v TEETER-TOTTER Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity hosted a Teeter-Totter-A-Thon to collect money for the 5» American Cancer Society. THE BG NEWS See photos on PAGE 3. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 & THURSDAY, APRIL 26,2012 WWW.BGNEWS.COM OUTGOING Emily Ancinec, former Undergraduate Student Government president, reflects on year, prepares for future Emily Ancinec used a motto to help had," Orians said. "A lot of time and dedica- administrators and faculty, Ancinec's motto her remember what was important tion went into the position and I'm better stayed on her mind. while serving as Undergraduate Student because of it, and I had a great time doing it." "I really took that to heart, and I made Government President. Orians said he also liked going through sure that if I had a concern, I raised it or "I took the motto that if I don't speak up the experience with Ancinec. I asked questions," Ancinec said. "I wasn't for the students, no one will," Ancinec said. "She's got a great sense of humor," Orians necessarily completely challenging the sys- Ancinec, a senior, is moving on to gradu- said. "We bounced ideas off of each other; tem but, you know, [asking] why are we ate school at Texas A&M after she graduates she was good at motivating people." doing this." in May. Her term as USG president ended If she could go back and be USG president When the opportunity arose to speak up April 10. again, Ancinec said she definitely would. for students, Ancinec said she tried to make "I definitely miss it," she said. "But I've "I got to have such a deeper respect for this sure she took it. She gained confidence by been enjoying the free time." institution," Ancinec said. being the voice of about 20,000 students and Rob Orians, former USG vice president, The experience involved a lot of meet- said he enjoyed the experience as well, ings, which is where her motto helped, she ANCINEC "It was one of the best experiences I've said. In frequent meetings with University THE PRESIDENTS Storiai by Dana* King | Pulse Editor INCOMING Alex Solis, new Undergraduate Student Government president, tackles campaign promises, student awareness Alex Solis wanted to begin making an impact when he observed 2010-2011 president and vice thought, 'What can I actually do for USG?'" as soon as he became the new Undergraduate president Kevin Basch and Dan Caldwell during Solis then developed the issues on his plat- Student Government president. his freshman year in USG. form and thought about who his vice president The week after he and his vice president, David "The day-to-day stuff really sparked my could be. Neely, were sworn in, they hosted the first meet- interest," Solis said. "I thought I would be happy "1 chose David [Neeh/I because I think every ing of their administration. [doing it]." day I just leam from him," Solis said of his vice Solis is currently interviewing his executive When Solis came back from winter break in president. "Our chemistry's there, we're involved board and goes into the USG office every day after January, he said he began to think what his next in the same things, but at the same time we're not his classes and internship. step could be. Solis said he didn't want to main- involved in the same things." He and Neely are already making plans for tain the same position auxiliary affairs chair, but Neely said he was really excited when Solis summer; they want to talk to students during wanted change so he could be more flexible. asked him to campaign with him, but he did orientation and move-in weekend, travel to other "I thought to myself, 'Where can I be next in expect it a little, as the two had casually dis- MAC schools to see how their student govern- this organization?'" said Solis, who was sworn in ments operate and meet with administrators. as USG president April 10. '"Who's the leadership See SOUS | Page 2 Solis first knew he wanted to be USG president coming out?' And then, when comparing myself, I Student-made documentary SING ALONG addresses sexuality, religion Gish Theater will host film, titled 'Gay with God,' Wednesday night in Hanna Hall By Ta«n«*m Almuhanna often," he said. "I asked myself why probably expect to hear concern- Reporter I had these preconceptions about ing these matters, Schnieder said. sexual orientations and religion ... Unlike some religious protestors Implementing a long-time passion and wanted to find the truth." who constantly preach about reli- for filmmaking, senior Brandon While filming the documenta- gion, he said the priest was much Schnieder is premiering his docu- ry, Schnieder said he put away all friendlier. mentary "Gay with God," which his assumptions and had an open "I wanted to talk to some- is about sexual orientations and mind. Along with other voices, the one who wouldn't yell at me," religion, at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the documentary primarily follows Schnieder said. Gish Theater in Hanna Hall. three main individuals who talk The relationship consultant gave Schnieder started the docu- about balancing religion and sexu- a strong voice because she had mentary as part of his honors al orientation. worked with a lot of people deal- project when a family friend, "I tried to get as many voices ing with homosexuality and com- who was openly gay, talked about as possible so it wouldn't be one- ing out to their family and friends, constantly going to church. The sided," he said. "1 talked to a priest, Schnieder said. In addition, the main question Schnieder had a relationship consultant and the third voice, the head of VISION, UYSSA GANNON I THIKNfWS concerned stereotypes associated head of VISION [oncampusl." also gave a viewpoint that sup with religion in relation to the In the documentary, the priest's DANNY HUMBARGER. freshman, performed a solo acoustic show Tuesday night at The Attic LGBT community. view was much more positive and See SCHNIEDER | Page 2 Though it was his first show at The Attic. Humbarger said he performed at several other establishments "It wasn't something I heard very open than what most people are around the local area See more photos on Page 9 and at BGNEWS.COM SPORTS FORUM CAMPUS What would you do as USG Forever a Falcon Women pick up wins Columnist calls out racism president? The Student Alumni Connection The softball team swept Columnist Paul McKenzie No classes on links past and present University a doubleheader against examines what he calls the Fridays yy students through its programs Oakland University on "subliminal racism" behind Mitt and events. | PAGE 8 Monday. | PAGE 6 Romney s campaign. | PAGE 4 JESSICA BLUMERICK Freshman, Pre-Law Going back home? Get ahead, with summer online courses at The University of Toledo! TOI l.l)() * 2 Wednesday. 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The complainant previous films with a cast gion plays in their lives, "It's not like there's a Zachary Ray Vanzandt. of mentioned she received a ported the LGBT group and script — this dealt with those who would like to be happy ending in this doc- Bowling Green, was cited for phone call prior to parking her along with spirituality people and their lives. more religious or maybe umentary ... but it's not burglary at Delta Gamma car. hearing two of the three those who are afraid of being bleak or heavy either," he Sorority. and religion. Although he spent a lot black males from the previous Mark Bernard, a faculty of sleepless nights editing, judged, Schnieder said. said. entry. Police believe the adviser, said the documen- it paid off because it was a "I think this could help Camera operator Brett 1:41 A.M. crimes may be connected. people who are religious Strauss said "Gay with God" Criminal damage was tary shows a perspective good learning experience, that isn't often seen in or he said.