Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 2-9-2001 The BG News February 9, 2001 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 February 9, 2001" (2001). BG News (Student Newspaper). 6759. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/6759 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 FRIDAY February 9, 2001 HOCKEY: RAINY leers hope to continue HIGH: 60 I LOW: 23 good fortune with wins www.bgnews.com over Notre Dame; PAGE 10 independent student press VOLUME 90 ISSUE 94 Plagiarism 'on the rise* at U. Upswing in paper The University Academic knowledge available online, sev- an i iss the University to stress the Academic Honesty Committee, As described by Ellis, hearings Honesty Policy in the Student eral sites, such as importance of respecting intel- has noticed a change as well. consist of a discussion between fraud attributed to Handbook defines plagiarism as "SchoolSucks.com'' and "Evil lectual property," said Nelson- "I think there have been more the student, professor and the 'Internet and com- "representing the words or ideas House of Cheat," provide a sup- Beene. "It reaUy needs to be rein- appeals to the Academic Honesty Academic Honesty Committee. of another as one's own in any ply of essays on various subjects forced across all disciplines." puters in general' Code," said Ellis, "but not really a The committee can amend the academic exercise." either for free or a small fee. Workers in the Writer's Lab are rise in charges. I think more peo- professor's decision, but cannot According to Dr. Donna "I do see that with the Internet, encouraged to recognize poten- ple are using the appeals system." make it more severe. Nelson-Beene, director of there is just so much information tial plagiarism while working If a student is accused of pla- "Penalty depends upon the General Studies Writing, inci- out there," noted Nelson-Beene. with students, in order to stop giarism by a professor, he or she is level of the offense," said Nelson- By Amanda Ambroza dents of plagiarism at the "I don't think students see the WORLD AND NATION WRITER problems before they are punish- allowed to submit any evidence Beene. "Second-time offenders University have increased in the value of 'intellectual property,' able by University law. In this digital age, information past year. the work we value as we become in his or her favor. The professor can be in danger of dismissal is all around and easily accessible "My sense from talking with scholars." "I always make sure students or college does the same, and a from the University. But we no matter what time of day. And other teachers is that plagiarism Educators across campus are are using outside sources to sup- file is created before the informa- spend a lot of time with the when papers are due and sched- is on the rise here," she said. "And encouraged to become knowl- port their own thoughts, not tion is presented before the Handbook. We want to make sure ules are full, the Internet's offer- a lot of teachers attribute it to the edgeable about such sites, and to replace them," said lamie Academic Honesty Committee. the student has due process." ings may become tempting. Internet and computers in gener- educate their students about pla- Mitchell, a tutor at the lab. The committee decides whether All procedures and penalties Except for one minor detail: al." giarism and how to avoid it. Kim Ellis, assistant dean of stu- to have a hearing for the case or are outlined in the Student plagiarism is illegal. In addition to the basic pool of "I think it's the job of teachers dents and chairwoman of the to honor the professor's decision. Handbook. A LITTLE LIGHT WORK Blood drive on campus next week By fvy Ickes WOMEN'S REPORTER HEALTH TIPS BEFORE DONATING Ninety minutes of your time Otink extra fluids could save the life of another. But only if you spend it donating Avoid caff mated beverages blood. The American Red Cross Eat foods containing protein or complex carbohydrates Blood Drive will be on campus Try to eat a small snack before donating next week. It will be held Feb. 12-14 in Olscamp from 11.1 in Eat plenty of iron rich foods 5 p.m. and Feb. 15-16 in the Campus Bookstore/Student Eat foods rich in Vitamin C to help body absorb iron Services Forum, also from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Relax The blood drive is open to all Pat yourself on the back for doing such a wonderful deed! University students, faculty, staff and Bowling Green community members. Rebecca Holt BG tews "Donating blood is one of the few ways a college student can fish, poultry, various vegetables ther encouragement the blood help save up to four lives," said and vitamin C (which helps drive will also be providing free Amanda See, an intern for the absorb iron) is recommended. food. This food has been donat- BGSU Blood Drive. The American Red Cross is in ed by the University Dining Walk-ins are always welcome, extreme need of donors, Services, Papa lohn's Pizza, and no appointment is neces- because it requires 275 units of Pizza Hut, Mancino's, sary. Both first-time and previ- blood for each day to meet the Pisanello's, Burger King, ous donors are encouraged to demands of the 18 hospitals in Subway and other local busi- come. the Western Lake Erie Region. nesses. For those who don't Donors should allow between want too big of a meal, cookies, an hour and an hour and a half They are especially in need of 0- for the process, from registra- and AB-blood types since they crackers, juice and even Valentine's Day candies will also tion to completion. However, are so rare, said See. the donor will only be on the She also said the platelets be provided. donor beds for 7-8 minutes. contained within the blood are "High school and college stu- Much of the time will be spent in demand also, since they don't dents make up for about twenty filling out health history forms. have a shelf life longer than five percent of the nation's blood Myndi Milliken, American days and are especially needed supply," said )udy Pearson, Red Cross Communications to treat cancer. communications manager for Specialist, said, "we spend extra "Some of the cancer patients the American Red Cross time on the health history forms treated in the Wood County area Services, Western Lake Erie and other paperwork to make who will be receiving the blood Region, "and we have come to sure every donor is healthy, safe donated during this blood drive rely on BGSU students for their and comfortable throughout may be Dance Marathon caring gift. We invite new faces the entire process." Miracle Children. Because of as well as dedicated donors to Milliken also stresses the this, another incentive is provid- the BGSU campus and in the importance of having plenty of ed to students who are involved BG community to give the gift of iron in.your body when donat- with Dance Marathon by life." ing. If your iron level is low, awarding them spirit points in Questions may be directed to Kevin Vorhees BG News donating blood may deplete exchange for their blood dona- Amanda See at STOP: Workmen put up a new stop light on South Main Street, Thursday. The light is part of the Heritage your level of energy. Eating iron- tion," said See. [email protected] or 1-800- 2000 Project. rich foods such as red meats, And for those who need fur- GIVE-UFE. Grief workshop to be held Monday GSS joins USG Once defunct work- a psychologist from the Counseling Center to ask for 2081. shop reinstated in Counseling Center. help lately. "A group usually will hold as "We organized this workshop "The workshop is based on many as 15 people," said Vickio. on safety issue response to student in answer to the number of stu- the model used by the local hos- If more people want to attend grief on campus dent deaths we had on campus," pice," Vickio said. The first part the workshop, it might be moved THE BC NEWS guish from the regular light fix- said Claudia Clark, psychologist will be focusing on how to deal to another location or another The Graduate Student Senate tures located on campus. With at the Counseling Center. with loss and the second part workshop might be scheduled. will join the Undergraduate this in mind, USG believes that Craig Vickio, also a psycholo- will be open for general discus- "Students are more than wel- Student Government to improve this blue light system would be By Marie Chiche gist from the Counseling Center, sion, to allow the students to come to participate in the grief BGSU campus blue light system. more effective if the lights on the top of the phone poles were blue. WORLD AND NATION REPORTER is one of the organizers of the relate to each other. programs offered by the local Campus safety is something workshop.