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It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. 2014 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES: U.S. MEDAL COUNT ‘AN EYE-OPENING EVENT’ After reading the story below, check out a video about Joe Boyle and the marathon he created and ran in at BGNews.com 2 0 2 THESTABLISHED 1920E | An independent BG student press serving N the campusE and Wsurrounding communityS VOLume 93, Issue 63 Monday, February 10, 2014 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Housing sign-up to start today Upperclassmen can choose own rooms; freshmen assigned By Amber Petkosek Social Media Editor Even though it is early February, students and the Residence Life staff are preparing for housing for the 2014-2015 school year. Students had the opportunity to begin paying the $200 fee to reserve housing on campus Dec. 2. RUBEN KAPPLER | THE BG NEWS The first batch of students will A CAPPELLA group Ten40 performed at the International Championship Collegiate A cappella Competition on Saturday night at Bowling Green High School. The group won. be able to access the housing sys- tem Feb. 10 at 9 a.m. Joshua Lawrie, assistant direc- tor in the Office of Residence Life, said the process for hous- A WINNING RHYTHM ing sign-up varies for different people. For freshmen coming to the Ten40 A cappella group wins regionals on Saturday night University for the first time, the payment dates decide when they are put in the housing system By Janel Hlebak and how the priorities are con- Reporter sidered. “First-year students make a It may have been Ten40’s home-field advantage that led them to victory Saturday at preference of five to seven build- the 2014 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella tournament. ings, and are allocated based on The tournament was hosted by Bowling Green High School at 7 p.m. this payment date,” Lawrie said. past Saturday and featured 10 different a cappella groups, including three Returning students signing up from The Ohio State University as well as groups from various universi- for housing do not get placed ties in Ohio, Michigan and Canada. based on their date of sign-up. Sophomore Ten40 soloist Travis Mollohan was excited about the Sarah Waters, director of group’s win. Residence Life, said returning “I was surprised when we won, honestly,” Mollohan said. “I student sign-up is based on the thought we did well and the audience seemed to be into us, but number of credits earned and we were competing against some really great groups.” their class standing. “Intentional Accidental” from the University of Waterloo “Continuing students need to took second, while “Buck That!”, an all-male group from The pay the $200 and that’s when we Ohio State University took third. give them a sign-up time,” she Throughout the show, each group was allowed 12 minutes said. to perform different arrangements and display their talents. Another difference between See TEN40 | Page 5 See HOUSING | Page 5 A FALCON SURPRISE Cancer patient organizes, completes marathon By Abby Welsh News Editor Joe Boyle Joe Boyle didn’t ask to be put in the Adjunct Professor, spotlight. kidney cancer Diagnosed with kidney cancer in patient 2011, Boyle compiled a bucket list. One of those items on his list was to run a marathon with a few close “The sense of community and love friends, something doctors told him I felt that day was so empowering,” would be impossible to do. Boyle said, an adjunct history pro- What he wasn’t expecting was fessor. “If there’s one thing I hope hundreds of friends, family and my kids learn it’s that you can’t stop community members asking him love.” if they could run with him. Word The marathon took place Sunday, spread about the marathon, which Feb. 2 where everyone ran about 9 sparked the interested of old college EVAN FRY | THE BG NEWS friends, distant relatives, fellow run- See BOYLE| Page 2 DANIEL short and Lauren Phillips were revealed as Freddie and Frieda Falcon on Sunday afternoon during halftime at the women’s basketball game. ners and the media. Check out more photos on PAGE 5 and a full story and an album on BGNEWS.COM. FINAL-SECOND LOSS TWITTER MISHAP WHAT OLYMPIC EVENT WOULD YOU The BG men’s basketball team lost to the Designer and columnist Amanda Matthews COMPETE IN? WHY? University of Akron on Sunday night at talks about how social media has influenced “Figure Skating because they get to the Stroh Center. The Zips made sportsmanship during the Olympics, which wear pretty outfits and it looks like fun.” a game-winning bucket in the final included calling out American Shaun White’s L auren Wells seconds to claim the win. | PAGE 3 decision to pull out of an event. | PAGE 4 Freshman, Health Care Administration 2 Monday, February 10, 2014 WWW.BGNEWS.COM FRI & SAT NIGHTS KISSFM 10 PM til 2:30 AM CLUB KISS ERIC CHASE & BG’S PREMIERE NIGHT LIFE ★ 21 & over FREE MEAGHAN MICK 18 & Up of the Morning Rush Show 127 N. Main St. Bowling Green ★ clazel.net ★ facebook.com/clazel nalia near East Wooster Street Mason also said that she hopes students can bring jeans, BLOTTER 8:35 P.M. and State Avenue. CAMPUS the event will expand in future years. T-shirts, etc. and customize Cynthia Ann Turner, 25, of them. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. in Olscamp Check out the full interactive “We are considering having one Bowling Green, was cited for 1:49 P.M. BRIEF Fashion Week each semester to go 106 blotter map at BGNEWS.COM sale of alcohol to a person Complainant reported that an along with the fashion industry’s Thursday - Shopaholics under 21 within the 600 block unknown person damaged the FadWatch to host This event is a fashion weeks that are held in Anonymous: of Eighth St. mirror of a vehicle near Scott clothing exchange. Bring gently fashion week September and February,” she said. FRI. FEB. 6 Hamilton Avenue and High This week, the organization used clothing to swap out for 12:56 P.M. 9:57 P.M. Street. The estimated damage clothing others brought. This Complainant reported that FadWatch will be hosting its first Synthesia M. Martinez, 22, of is $500. annual Fashion Week to raise is a free way to change up stu- her prescription pills were The following is a sched- dent’s wardrobe! 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Rudolph, Ohio, was cited for awareness about eating disorders missing within the 800 block underage alcohol sales within ule of the events planned Falcon Heights Community 10:13 P.M. and promote a healthy body image of W. Poe Road. the 200 block of E. Wooster Antonio Montrice Liddell, 23, Room in students. for Fashion Week: St. of Toledo, was cited for disor- Friday - Pamper Party: 1:12 P.M. derly conduct within the 300 Each day of the week FadWatch Monday - Grub at Dubs: Come out, relax, and get your Complainant reported receiv- block of E. Napoleon Road. will host a different event that coin- Go eat at Buffalo Wild Wings make-up, hair, and nails done ing a $20 counterfeit bill within SAT. FEB. 7 cides with the goals of the week. anytime between 6 p.m. and for a Valentine’s Day date or the 1100 block of S. Main St. 12:16 P.M. for Saturday’s Soirée. 6 p.m.-8 Complainant reported that Ajia Mason, President of 10 p.m. A portion of the pro- ceeds will go towards helping p.m. Union 201 1:54 P.M. an unknown male pumped FadWatch, hopes students will have fun while learning about fashion the organization raise money Saturday - Red Velvet Darien Jo Ankey, 20, of $50.93 in gas and left without CORRECTION Valentine’s Day Ball. that promotes a healthy body for the River Centre Clinic Soirée: Bowling Green, was cited for paying from a gas station Entrance is $3 or Clothing within the 300 block of S. POLICY image. (an eating disorder clinic) in criminal damaging within the Toledo. Donation. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Union 400 block of S. Main St. Main St. We want to correct all factual “We hope that everyone enjoys Tuesday - Style Fit: Zumba Ballroom Side B. errors. If you think an error has our week and learns some good will be offered and health and Sunday - Movie Night: 12:44 P.M. been made, call The BG News 5:15 P.M. health tips, a few D.I.Y. skills, and fitness tips will be provided to Watch the movie “The Devil Spencer L. Kramer, 19, of at 419-372-6966. Dominic A. Pasqualini, 21, of that you don’t have to spend a lot incorporate in everyday life. Wears Prada” with FadWatch. Bowling Green, was cited for Bowling Green, was cited for of money to have a great ward- 7pm - 9pm in Union 228 There will be light refreshments possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana within ONLINE: Go to bgnews.com for the robe,” Mason said.