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Suicide Prevention Week goes by without notice PAGE 5 Volleyball makes comeback, wins 3-2 PAGE 9 Local artists perform at Band Bash PAGE 10 PHOTO BY KEVIN MENSAH

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By Stepha Poulin and is made up of 73 members spanning from Team Virus allows members to get to the “fun” NASA’s database of cloud types that’s used by Forum Editor elementary to college students. This age range part of STEM with the help of friends. Antonia students and scientists.” makes Team Virus one of the most integrated Gessner, an elementary member, expressed The app, GLOBE Observer, is free to down- teams present at STEM in the Park. what she likes about the team after being a load. Anyone of any age can contribute to the The University held the eighth annual STEM The team meets year-round at the Career member for several months. cloud database by simply taking a picture. The in the Park at the Perry Field House on a hot Technology Center at Monroe County Com- “My favorite part (of the team) is making app allows NASA to compare satellite images first weekend of fall. People of all ages could munity College. They also take part in multiple new friends and trying our best to win compe- to on-the-ground data, which can increase the choose from countless STEM-based activities robotics competitions throughout the year - titions,” she said. accuracy of research. throughout the day, and one robotics team with the encouragement of their stuffed mas- While STEM can often be robotics Jones hopes apps like this can increase the brought along their Star Trek namesake mas- cot, Tribble. based, STEM in the Park has science-based number of citizen scientists. By taking photos cot: Tribble. At this year’s STEM in the Park, the team activities spanning nearly all subjects. Uni- of clouds, anyone can become a citizen scien- Each year, STEM in the Park provides came to encourage people in the Bowling versity of Toledo research assistant, Travis tist. space for organizations dealing with sci- Green community to pursue their own robot- Jones, was providing cloud identification With over 100 stations, the educational ence, technology, engineering or math- ics clubs. activities for children, some of which were opportunities presented by STEM in the Park ematics to highlight what they do. One “I have a theory that students are scared courtesy of NASA. were many. Those wanting to know more about robotics team, Team Virus 3547, had mem- out of STEM,” Jeff Demaray, team mentor, said. “We basically create cloudscapes so chil- other STEM activities at the event can view bers showcasing their robotic creations and “It gets harder and more challenging before it dren can learn different cloud names,” he said. BG24’s video coverage of the event, which in- the team’s mission. gets fun.” “There’s also the NASA observer app. Anyone cludes footage of the Toledo Zoo’s animal show. Team Virus is based in Monroe, Michigan By introducing younger children to STEM, can take photos of clouds and contribute to

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FORUM September 25, 2017 | PAGE 3 PEOPLEON Facing the world’s fake end THESTREET If the world were ending, what In case you didn’t put it in your planners, the bag, conspiracy theorists push unnecessary would you do? end of the world was scheduled for Sept. 23 at products on others. midnight. Research scientist David Meade, who Conspiracy theorist and InfoWars host, has a master’s degree in statistics, used his train- Alex Jones, has really taken advantage of this Stepha Poulin ing and biblical scripture to produce this date. market. On his website, he sells survival kits Forum Editor “Spend time with According to a Wikipedia list of end of the of various sizes and prices. Obviously, people family.” world predictions, I’ve lived through 41 pos- who are genuinely fearful of the end times will sible apocalypses. The odds are in my favor. pay nearly $2,000 for an InfoWars approved That being said, I have no problem criticizing portable solar panel (they even graciously self-proclaimed prophets. marked it down from $2,995). Meade predicted that on Saturday, Sept. There are dozens of other prod- 23 “planet X/planet Nibiru” would collide with ucts available on his website, and the earth. He cited recent earthquakes and none of the products are cheap storms as evidence for its arrival, and even (unless you want some $20 ALLIE GRAYSON Senior, Film Production wrote an entire book entitled “Planet X — The anti-fluoride pills). When 2017 Arrival.” you consider the fact Despite using the Bible for predictions, you’ll probably never use Meade managed to skip some crucial verses them, the items seem about the end times. like an even bigger Mark 13:32 rip-off. “Go to a shelter “But concerning that day or that hour, no In a real and play with dogs one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor world-ending and cats!” the Son, but only the Father.” situation, I doubt you Matthew 24:42 could get away with carting “Therefore, stay awake, for you do not around a rolling suitcase-sized solar panel know on what day your Lord is coming.” and the other supplies Jones recommends. There are other verses that may support He’s just making a killing on an unlikely sce- some aspects of Meade’s theory, such as those nario. The sad part is people’s fear is not fake, CARLIE MERLO about earthquakes and storms. However, but made-up theories are. Senior, Film Production these verses completely debunk any biblically After surviving my 41st apocalypse, I have based, world-ending prediction. found the end of the world is really losing its People like Meade, despite their “good” fear factor. There are vulnerable people who intentions, only prey on people’s fear. They won’t ever see things in that light, but this fuel an industry which relies on fear: dooms- could really turn into a “boy who cried wolf” day preparation. situation. “Travel with Average people with actual good inten- I hope the world’s end doesn’t sneak up friends!” tions, driven by manufactured fear, can spend on us because of money-driven theorists. thousands of dollars on survival gear. While In the meantime, I’ll just focus on why “The the CDC recommends having an emergency Berenstein Bears” is spelled “Beranstein.”

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Photo By Google ADAM PANTER Junior, Film Production FORUM September 25, 2017 | PAGE 4 Why was no one talking about SUBMISSION National Suicide Prevention Week? POLICY By Brionna Scebbi Guest Columnist LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Sept. 10 through Sept. 16 was National Suicide Letters are to be fewer than 300 2. Show your support. Being Prevention Week (NSPW), and unless you words. They should be in response already have an explicit interest in the pre- knowledgeable about suicide is the first 1. Get educated. Go out and vention of suicide, you might not have heard step, and taking action in a way that to current issues on campus or in the research how illnesses like depres- about it. Maybe missing out on important gives people a reason to be happy and sion affect the mind. Ask people Bowling Green area. information during Suicide Prevention Week have hope comes next. Little things can who are comfortable with sharing didn’t cause you to think twice. But when make a big impact: leaving someone an what they’ve been through to tell suicide is the second highest leading cause uplifting note, letting people know that you their story. Know the warning GUEST COLUMNS: Guest of death for young adults ages 15 to 24 in the you’re there to listen to them, offering signs (talking about having no reason Midwest according to the Center for Disease to take friends who are struggling to the Columns are generally longer pieces to live, isolating themselves from Control and Prevention, having a week dedi- Counseling Center on campus, checking friends and family or loss of interest between 400 and 700 words. Two cated to resources and prevention tips could in with friends often to see how their in activities that they used to enjoy). be the difference between someone’s life or mental health is doing and not being submissions per month maximum. Know that suicide can affect anyone death. afraid to say “suicide” so it decreases no matter their gender, race, back- I found out about National Suicide stigma. ground or anything else. Prevention Week from LifeAct, a suicide pre- POLICIES: Letters to the Editor vention and education organization based in and Guest Columns are printed as Northeast Ohio, and the American Foundation 3. Register for an AFSP Out of the for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), both of which space on the Forum page permits. Darkness Walk. There are walks coming have newsletters I subscribe to. Their newslet- up in October in Toledo, Dayton, Cleve- Additional Letters or Guest Columns ters send out tons of information about warn- land, Cincinnati and more. Go on a road ing signs, prevention and resources for anyone may be published online. Name, trip with friends to walk to raise money who needs help. It is from these newsletters and awareness for suicide prevention or year and phone number should be that I received pertinent information regarding be the first to bring a walk to the Univer- NSPW, not from the University. included for verification purposes. sity by contacting AFSP. College age students, from undergrad- Personal attacks, unverified uates to graduates, fall within the age group most affected by suicide. So why was there no information or anonymous obvious promotion of information that could submissions will not be printed. easily be relevant in our lives in light of this national awareness campaign? Where was the 4. Use the power of University while National Suicide Prevention social media. AFSP has some E-MAIL SUBMISSIONS: Week was going on? What about all of the informational graphics on 5. Send submissions as an attachment campus resources, mental health organiza- Find help if you or a friend need it. their website specifically Make use of all of the on-campus resourc- tions or wellness groups? for sharing on social media to [email protected] with Two weeks after NSPW took place, I still es for everything from periodic stress to platforms. Download them suicidal thoughts. If you need someone to the subject line marked “Letter to don’t know the answers to those questions, and encourage everyone to but I do know that the awareness and pre- talk to, call the National Suicide Prevention the Editor” or “Guest Column.” All repost. Increase awareness Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. vention that could have been spread during and decrease the stigma submissions are subject to review and that week can still be brought to campus. I surrounding mental illness have compiled some of the resources from and suicide through a simple editing for length and clarity before the massive campaigns that LifeAct, AFSP and Twitter or Facebook post. printing. other groups ran during NSPW and continue #StopSuicide to run. Here are just some of many things you Photo By Google can do to help share a little hope:

101 Kuhlin Center HANNAH FINNERTY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Bowling Green State University KEEFE WATSON, MANAGING EDITOR CAITLIN BEACH, DESIGN EDITOR Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 COURTNEY BROWN, CAMPUS EDITOR STEPHA POULIN, FORUM EDITOR Phone: (419) 372-6966 Email: [email protected] PAUL GARBARINO, CITY EDITOR KAITLYN FILLHART, SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Website: www.bgfalconmedia.com ZANE MILLER, SPORTS EDITOR VIKTORIIA YUSHKOVA, PHOTO EDITOR Advertising: 100A Kuhlin Center JACOB CLARY, PULSE EDITOR KEVIN MENSAH, PHOTO EDITOR bg Phone: (419) 372-2605 ADAM GRETSINGER, COPY CHIEF BG NEWS September 25, 2017 | PAGE 5

Two hurricanes striking the United States within a matter of weeks and has left millions of Americans struggling to recover and rebuild their lives.

We can each play a small part by participating in BG Cares: A Hurricane Relief Drive. Coordinated through BG Falcon Media, we are asking each student to take a small amount of time and a small amount of money to help citizens who are in need. BG Each student can contribute a combination of food, cleaning or medical supplies equal to $5. We will be at a table in the Union Oval Monday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and in the cares Union table area Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Each day, the first 50 students contributing will receive a free pop socket for their phone. Over the four days, we will give away 200 pop Hurricane sockets. Those not among the first 50 can enter a Relief Drive drawing to receive one of another 50 pop sockets given away at the end of the week.

We’ll also have a hurricane relief banner on which Union Oval those who donate can sign their name, pen a message or even Monday, Sept. 25, draw something in support of those who will receive our donations. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We are working with Impact With Hope in nearby Waterville, Ohio, Union Table Area an organization with more than 35 years of experience delivering food Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday and aid to victims of natural disasters around the world. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Check out the list of acceptable donations at this url: https://goo.gl/qrjgty SPONSORED BY: Campus groups can also compete for the largest number of contributions BG Falcon Media in three categories of small (10-20 members), medium (20-50) and large (50 plus) group memberships. The groups with the largest number of contributions will receive a $100 donation to their favorite charity. PULSE September 25, 2017 | PAGE 6 Nintendo Switch is finally worth a purchase

By Jacob Clary continues that trend. third-party developers are no less exciting and upcoming ones as well coming to the Pulse Editor There are also games that have been either. FIFA returns to a Nintendo console on console. Some standouts that have already announced but not yet released. “Super Mario Sept. 29 when “FIFA 18” comes to the Switch, released on the system are “Fast RMX,” Odyssey” and “Xenoblade Chronicles 2” are The Nintendo Switch has been on the mar- and like “NBA 2K18,” will be fun to play any- “Overcooked! Special Edition,” “Shovel Knight: releasing before the year is over, and look to be ket for six months, and the system is finally where. “Project Octopath Traveler” by Square Treasure Trove” and “SteamWorld Dig 2.” spectacular entries in their franchises, espe- worth a purchase. This is due to the system Enix is a role-playing game by the developers “Fast RMX” is a racing game in the same cially “Super Mario Odyssey.” New entries in finally having enough worthwhile games and of “Bravely Default” and looks to merge the vein as the F-Zero and Wipeout series. It is a the Pokemon and Fire Emblem series, as well a good calendar of releases in the coming old RPG mechanics with an HD style that fast, exciting racing game that is easy to learn as “Metroid Prime 4,” have been announced months. The variety and quality of games looks gorgeous. but difficult and fun to master. “Overcooked! for the future. already on and still coming to the system Two companies that aren’t known for Special Edition” is a game where the player Nintendo has definitely brought its shows Nintendo, third-party companies and putting their games on Nintendo consoles, tries to save the world by cooking and feeding heavy-hitters for the system, but the third-par- Bethesda and Rockstar, are switching that indie developers are supporting it. people. While it is one of the best couch co- ty developers have also started to get on- trend up. Rockstar is bringing their hit detec- The Nintendo Switch is all about con- op games I’ve ever played, it’s a blast alone board too. “Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle” tive game “L.A. Noire” to the console. venience. The main gimmick of the console too. “Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove” has the is a great collaboration between Nintendo and Bethesda, shockingly, is bring three games is you can take it away from your home and original Shovel Knight game, and all its play wherever you may want. This is downloadable content is free. The original a very inviting option. Being able to game with the downloadable content play something while waiting for a was one of my favorite experiences in the class to start or during a break between past few years. Lastly, the newly-released doing homework is convenient. I love handheld game systems, and having “SteamWorld Dig 2” is a great and enjoy- massive console games like “Doom” or able Metroid-like that is even better than “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” become its predecessor. portable is great. The upcoming indie games coming The reason most people buy a to the console are also exciting. “Rocket Nintendo console is for their first-party League,” “Stardew Valley” and “Hollow titles, and they are on the top of their Knight” are the notable games that are game for the Switch. “The Legend of still to come. “Rocket League,” the pop- Zelda: Breath of the Wild” is one of the ular mix between soccer and cars, is a few games the system launched with, perfect fit for the system. Each game only and it is also one of the highest-rated takes five minutes, which is prefect for a games ever. It is the reason I bought the pick-up-and-play system like the Switch. system, and it justified my purchase by “Stardew Valley” is a farming simulator itself. The game works great portably; PHOTO PROVIDED BY GOOGLE that lets the player choose any path. The play- I am able to do a small shrine or exploring a Ubisoft. It is a fun and surprisingly difficult to the system. The first of these is “The Elder er can farm, fish, mine or date any character small area in the little amount of time I may game that includes a fair bit of strategy and Scrolls V: Skyrim.” It will be the first Elder they want. There are no lack of choices in this have available. thought. Scrolls game to come to a Nintendo console. game. “Hollow Knight” is a similar game to Since the system’s launch, “Mario Kart 8 “Sonic Mania” and “NBA 2K18” are two They are also bringing the newest “Doom” to Deluxe” and “Splatoon 2” have also released. games that have also released for the console. the console. “Doom” is an amazing game, and the old Metroid and Castlevania games. The “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” has the most content “Sonic Mania” is an old game made new with was personally one of my one or two favorite player searches and uses abilities to find new of any Mario Kart game with 48 different some old stages and levels being recreated, games last year. The last of the three games is areas and bosses. places to race around and multiple different but it is not short of new additions. It is an “Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus.” This game The games that have released and will tracks for the battle mode. “Splatoon 2” has a amazing game that knows its past and uses it is coming to the Switch next year but also on release for the Nintendo Switch are a great new story mode but is otherwise very similar to great success. other consoles before the year ends. indicator that the system has a long and to the first game, which isn’t necessarily a “NBA 2K18” is the next basketball game The indie developers’ support for the worthwhile lifespan ahead. Nintendo seems bad thing. The first Splatoon game was an of many, but now being able to take it any- Nintendo Switch is the main reason it is worth to have found a winner with this console. After inventive and fun twist on the usual multi- where will really make the game shine. a purchase. 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By Jacob Clary game and liked how it didn’t play too much of this would make the game less enjoyable or There are a couple reasons that the game Pulse Editor a part in the game. make the game’s similar mechanics to the fi rst didn’t get old, even though I was doing the The mechanics of the game are similar to game feel old by the end. But it was quite the same activities throughout. That’s because of “SteamWorld Dig 2” is a spectacular game. I the Metroid series. The player explores areas opposite. It allowed the game to contain more the music and controls. The controls of the enjoyed all of the parts individually, and the in the game and then needs to fi nd new abili- abilities and variety in its areas. game are very tight and responsive. Moving combination of these parts help to make the ties to get past obstacles that are in their way. The longer game also didn’t make the Dorothy is easy and fun, which makes playing game a great experience. One example of mechanics of the the game continually engaging. The music of “SteamWorld Dig 2” was developed by this is there is a game less addicting the game is also great as well. Not many tracks Image & Form Games, the same developer wall that can’t be “I loved the game play loop in either. The currency are in the game, but the ones that are there as the fi rst game. The game released on the broken using the “SteamWorld Dig 2” and the and upgrades in make the game feel alive. Nintendo Switch and PC. It will also come to pickaxe, so the the game are gotten “SteamWorld Dig 2” is fun to play. The the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita on Sept. player has to fi nd longer game made me enjoy by going into the controls and music allow the game to contin- 26. the jack hammer mines, and fi nding ue being fun the whole time playing the game, The premise of the game is the main ability to break it even more.” different ores and even though it is longer than the previous. I character of the fi rst game, Rusty, has gone the wall. rocks that are worth enjoyed how the narrative doesn’t take away missing. Dorothy, the new main character and The fi rst game was an enjoyable and ad- money. The player has to do this many times from the game and how it pushes the player to Rusty’s friend have gone searching for him. dicting experience but was a little short, only to be able to afford upgrades. I loved the game an area, but doesn’t make the player go there. Dorothy has to dig all the way down the mines around six hours. However, this game is longer play loop in “SteamWorld Dig 2” and the lon- The game is wonderful, and I hope there is and fi nd Rusty. I enjoyed the simple plot of the by about two or three hours. I worried that ger game made me enjoy it even more. more to come for the series. New Kingsman sequel is fool’s gold

By Claire Morrow a universe which viewers invested in and and even has a steady relationship with the The fi rst Kingsman production was ready Pulse Reporter even related to. Because of this, a sequel was princess he became, let’s say acquainted with, and willing to poke fun at itself, while the a given. However, The Golden Circle focuses at the end of the fi rst movie. For the duration newest addition was convinced that behavior Kingsman: The Golden Circle was expected to on quantity rather than quality, and perhaps of the opening scenes, the audience is follow- was off the table. hold up to the high expectations of its prede- some of its lowest moments deserved to get ing Eggsy’s life in what seems to be a normal, Speaking of the story, while its forerunner cessor. The fi rst fi lm, “Kingsman: The Secret the boot. happy and friend-fi lled routine. balanced sophistication with middle-school Service,” provided the action genre with new The fi lm opens with the beloved protag- The action begins one night when after bathroom humor, The Golden Circle tried to and fresh form and a way to combine all of the onist Eggsy (Taron Egerton) continuing to leaving the tailor shop, Eggsy is met by one of force feed viewers ample amounts of dirty hu- things viewers love about spy movies without dutifully assume his role as Agent Galahad his former Kingsman recruits. This encounter mor while heaving a complicated and loosely taking itself too seriously. which was granted to him after the death of leads to one of the most enthralling scenes woven plot line into the mix. By using a younger, more relatable his mentor, played by Colin Firth. and recalls the fast-paced charm of the King- By nature, humor can be variably of- protagonist, Director Mathew Vaugh created Eggsy appears to have grown in his role sman brand. Sadly, this harrowing beginning fensive but a bit of controversy never hurts. does not serve as an indicator for the two However, the blatantly inappropriate lines hours following. that served as “jokes” in this fi lm left viewers In an attempt to regain the Kingsman feeling nothing less than scummy. glory, Vaugh simply packs too much too In short, this most recent Kingsman fi lm poorly into an already lengthy piece. Although was set up to be a smashing success by its the fi lm did add big names in Channing beloved predecessor. Nevertheless, instead of Tatum, Halle Berry and even multiple cameos remembering its heritage of playful sophis- from Elton John, the story, action and humor tication, the newest installment bowed to seemed to be grasping at straws. shameless low-brow humor. A movie combin- Amid several heavily saturated action ing action, romance and comedy can sound sequences, the characters of the Golden Circle like a recipe for success, but perhaps next gave up their joviality in pursuit of a plot time someone should inform Vaughn of more which was begging to crumble at every turn. workable proportions. PHOTO PROVIDED BY GOOGLE

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By Jamison Terbrack diving save after Ohio State showed off tined for 0-0.” Sports Reporter some pretty passing, ending with a quick At the 73 minute mark, the Falcons got shot on net. their best chance of the game to go up as Starting off a season 5-0 is fantastic, but “We were missing At the 40 minute mark, it was evident sophomore forward Chris Brennan rocket- following that up with a 0-4 slide is less emotions were running high as freshman ed a shot that sent the Ohio State goalkeep- than ideal. The Bowling Green State Uni- midfielder Zach Buescher got his name on er leaping only to narrowly tip the ball past versity soccer team lost to the Ohio State just that extra the scoresheet, but for the wrong reason. past the goalpost. Buckeyes 1-0 Friday night in Columbus. After being taken down and with no call “I thought for sure there was twice The Falcons are now past the brutal degree that I forthcoming, he protested the call to an of- where I thought Chris was going to put them part of their schedule where they faced ficial, which resulted in a yellow card. in,” Nichols said. three ranked opponents in four games, thought it was The game was 0-0 at the half. At the Finally, at the 80 minute mark, one team including games against the number one 69 minute mark, junior defender Dominic pushed through, but it wasn’t the Falcons. and number six teams in the nation. Those gonna take Grida sent a cross to Reynolds, who dished Ohio State was awarded a penalty kick and three games against ranked opponents the ball to senior forward Brad Macomb- sent the ball home in the lower left corner. were all also on the road. in this one.” er on the right side. After a misdirection, At the 89 minute mark Macomber got the Three minutes into this one, senior freshman midfielder Chris Sullivan found final shot of the game for the Falcons, but it forward Keaton Reynolds put pressure on himself with the ball only 12 yards out was saved by the Buckeye goalkeeper. an Ohio State defender, forcing a bad pass Eric Nichols and fired a shot that was saved by a diving “We were missing just that extra degree that made the Buckeye goalie come out Buckeye netminder. that I thought it was gonna take in this one,” and kick the ball out of play. Falcons Head Coach “I think we had two good defensive Nichols said. At the 10 minute mark sophomore teams,” Falcons head coach Eric Nichols The Falcon’s next matchup is Wednesday goalkeeper Anthony Mwembia made a said. “Frankly I thought that game was des- night at home against the Dusquesne Dukes. Football falls in final nonconference game

By Zane Miller er, the Falcons were able to respond about a 64 yard touchdown pass gave them a two first half and that playing more consistent- Sports Editor two minutes later in the game, as freshman possession advantage to go into halftime. ly throughout games going forward will be quarterback Jarret Doege connected with The offense slowed down significantly important against MAC opponents. The Falcons football team fell to the Mid- junior wide receiver Scott Miller on a 60 in the third quarter for both teams, as the “I didn’t think they played very well in dle Tennessee Blue Raiders 24-13 Saturday yard touchdown pass, tying the game up. only score in the third was another Suder the first half at all,” Jinks said. “They came night, the team’s final non-conference op- In the second, it field goal, bringing the in at halftime and made some adjustments, ponent before heading into Mid-American was Middle Tennessee “I didn’t think they Middle Tennessee lead and they played better in the second half.” Conference play next week. recovering to regain back down to just one The team also struggled with the rush- “I thought (Middle Tennessee) ran the the lead 14-7 on a short played very well in the possession. The Fal- ing game throughout the night, as they were ball well in the first half,” Falcons head passing touchdown. cons would be unable only able to get a total of one rushing yard coach Mike Jinks said. “That allowed their Again the Falcons first half at all.” to make a comeback as on 29 carries, or .03 yards per carry, to Mid- quarterback to settle down and make some came back with anoth- Middle Tennesee put dle Tennessee’s 243 total yards rushing. throws. … We needed to put pressure on er score on their next up another field goal in “It’s extremely worrisome,” Jinks said. him in the second half, and that worked.” drive, this time with a Mike Jinks the fourth to eventually “If we don’t start running the ball better, it’s The game started with Middle Ten- field goal from junior Falcons Head Coach take the 24-13 win. going to be a long season.” nessee getting a touchdown on a short run kicker Jake Suder to The team feels The team will next play Saturday night halfway through the first quarter, along with make it a 14-10 game. However, Middle Ten- they were able to turn their game around to open up their MAC schedule at home an extra point to go up 7-0 early. Howev- nessee returned the favor not long after, as significantly in the second half versus the against the Akron Zips.

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By Zane Miller the 3-1 victory in the match. “We talked in the locker room over the 10 errors late to force a fifth set. With the teams Sports Editor “This was a disappointing loss,” Falcons minute break about competing,” Tomic said. tied at 11 in the fifth, a kill from senior outside head coach Danijela Tomic said. “We did so “There was just no energy on the court and hitter Nicole Slimko as well as a Northern Illi- The Falcons volleyball team fell to the Miami many things so well. we talked about a nois attack error gave the Falcons a two-point RedHawks 3-1 in their first Mid-American We fought, the dif- warrior spirit. That’s lead. Northern Illinois got a kill to cut the lead Conference match of the season Thursday ference was a few something that our in half, but the Falcons restored the lead on night, before taking their first MAC victory of points at the end of team is embracing. the ensuing service error. The teams went the season against the Northern Illinois Hus- the sets. It’s just kind We talked about back and forth until a Slimko kill gave the kies Saturday night 3-2. of the same story of what warriors do team the 15-13 set win and the 3-2 comeback Thursday’s match featured a promising figuring out how to and I didn’t think victory. start for the Falcons, as they took the first set close matches.” that we showed that “Once we adjusted, our defense again 25-19. However, Miami was able to quickly The team trav- behavior.” kept us in the match, creating some oppor- turn things around in the second set, pulling eled back home for Despite needing tunities,” Tomic said. “We just started doing away from a 22-22 tie to win a close one 25- Saturday night’s three straight wins, the little things better and the accumulation 23. This tied the match as the teams headed match, but unlike the Falcons were of all of those things helped us win that third into the locker room. Thursday’s match, able to claw their set, then with the momentum you get a little When the teams returned for the third it was Northern Illi- way back into the bit more comfortable and start playing a little set, Miami was able to maintain their mo- nois with the win in match with a 25-23 bit more loose, you get some lucky breaks and PHOTO BY KEVIN MENSAH mentum from the second as they pulled the first set, taking it win in the third set that’s what happened.” ahead to win 29-27. Needing a win to stay 25-20. The second set was similar to the first with two key late kills from sophomore out- The team will next play on Friday and alive, the Falcons were able to make the one, as Northern Illinois also took it 25-20, side hitter Jessi Holly. In the fourth set, the Saturday night, with two road matches, first fourth set another close one, but a five point putting the Falcons into a hole going into the Falcons were again able to pull away and win against the Kent State Golden Flashes and rally from Miami gave them a 25-23 win and intermission. 25-21, taking advantage of Northern Illinois then the Ohio Bobcats. Former BG football star passes away at 79

By Zane Miller during this time, Casey was invited to the 1960 Sports Editor U.S. Olympic Trials for his talents in track and field. Former Falcons football player and later actor After finishing his run with the University, Bernie Casey passed away last Tuesday at the Casey joined the NFL Draft and was selected in age of 78 from complications of a stroke. the first round, ninth overall, by the San Fran- “Bernie Casey was a true Renaissance cisco 49ers as the highest selected Falcon foot- man, and a role model for our students today,” ball player in the NFL Draft. Casey played with President Mary Ellen Mazey said. “Bowling San Francisco from 1961-66, then with the Los Green State University allowed him to develop Angeles Rams from 1967-68. his talents in and out of the classroom, from While San Francisco did not have much the artist’s studio to the football field, and his success during Casey’s tenure with the team life was one of great achievement and service.” (their best record being 7-6-1) Los Angeles Casey was born on June 8, 1939, in the made the playoffs in the 1967 season with an small town of Wyco, West Virginia. At a young 11-1-2 record, winning the Coastal Division. age he moved to Columbus, Ohio, and discov- Casey also earned a Pro Bowl berth in that sea- ered his talents for athletics, playing football son as well. While they were eventually defeat- and competing in track and field to eventually ed in the Western Conference championship earn a scholarship to come to the University. game, the team followed up the strong effort While at the University, Casey set with another good season, going 10-3-1, but Mid-American Conference best time records the team missed the playoffs in what was to be for the 110-meter high-hurdles for three con- Casey’s final year in the NFL. secutive years, from 1958 to 1960. Casey was After wrapping up his football career, Ca- also a part of the football team’s 1959 MAC sey transitioned into the film industry, starring championship-winning season, which is also in movies such as “Revenge of the Nerds,” “Bri- the only season the team has gone undefeated an’s Song” and “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka.” He since joining the MAC. Casey was able to play was also a noted painter as well. In 1997, he under legendary coach Doyt Perry, whom the wrote and directed his own film called “The team’s current stadium is named after. Also Dinner.” BG NEWS September 25, 2017 | PAGE 10 Band Bash showcases local musicians By Brionna Scebbi music as indie folk with a bit of rock and pop. Green, oh my goodness,” Coyne said from the Reporter They have all of the core instruments found in stage.“Where have you been all my life? You most modern bands, plus a violin and cello. guys are fantastic!” Their Band Bash Performance? As the WBGU-FM hosted Band Bash at Howard’s Club first band of the night, Modern Hollows had a Pleased 2 Meet U H Friday night. The concert featured three lo- smaller crowd to play to, but that did not less- Where did they get their start? Pleased 2 cal bands: Modern Hollows, Hello Luna and en their energy. Drum, guitar and violin solos Meet U formed at the end of 2016 and has been Pleased 2 Meet U. accented their EP “Strange Days” and covers of an active participant in the Bowling Green This year marks the 70th anniversary of “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People and music scene ever since. They have been writ- WBGU-FM, and Band Bash is the first of sever- “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder. ten music and played shows at Howard’s and al opportunities to hear some of what the sta- several events at the University, such as WB- tion has been backing for seven decades. Hello Luna GU-FM’s Back to School Tie Dye Bash. “WBGU is heavily devoted to the promo- Where did they get their start? Hello Luna What is their sound? Pleased 2 Meet U’s tion and cultivation of local music,” Codey is a collection of artists from Columbus, Ohio, music is along the lines of indie pop-rock. A Albers, vocalist and keyboardist for Pleased 2 who came together in 2016 after spending time few members of the band are multi-instru- Meet U and WBGU-FM DJ, said. “We think it’s a on individual music projects. mentalists and are known for trading their in- valuable art form and produces positive effects What’s their sound? They describe their struments throughout a set. on the community; it has the capacity to bring music as alternative pop rock. A female-front- Their Band Bash Performance? They people together.” ed band, they balance melodic vocals char- interacted with the crowd the most. During a acteristic of pop music with guitar, drum and cover of “All These Things That I’ve Done” by Modern Hollows bass sounds found in rock music. The Killers, Albers stepped out from behind the Where did they get their start? Modern Their Band Bash Performance? As more keyboard and brought the microphone down Hollows is no stranger to the University, as the people came in, vocalist Kenzie Coyne asked into the crowd, urging audience members to members met in a club on campus and were everyone to move toward the stage, creat- sing a few lines of the song. From knock-knock the runners-up in last year’s WBGU-FM Battle ing a more intimate show. They played every jokes to banter between the band and the audi- PHOTO BY ROBERT CLONKLIN of the Bands. song on their EP “Ghost of You” along with a ence, Pleased 2 Meet U kept the fun going until Ben Glasure of Modern Hollows performs at What’s their sound? They describe their cover of “Say It Ain’t So” by Weezer. “Bowling the very end of the show. Howard’s Saturday. BG NEWS September 25, 2017 | PAGE 11 BG fundraises for hurricane survivors

By Emily Gielink save more than 269 lives, according to Brandon free of charge. Erickson is also helping with match the theme for the high school football Reporter Alt, senior and president of the American Red house clean-up, as some surrounding neigh- game against Perrysburg. Cross Club on campus. borhoods endured more damage. “The shirts will be on sale until they run Hurricane survivors are returning to their “We are also considering donating our “Our neighborhood was fine,” Erickson out, and any extras will be sold at the game on homes to find gutted, unsanitary conditions. club funds to the disaster reliefs for Irma and said, “but within a half mile of us, there was Sept. 29,” Corey Sexton, Bowling Green High Despite the storm being over, the Bowling Harvey,” Alt said. significant flooding and ruined homes.” School library media specialist, said. Green community is collecting donations for These funds and donation drives will help Erickson’s home was just one of thousands At the game, schools will also collect hurricane survivors to rebuild their lives. victims of the hurricane, like Sheri Erickson, a impacted by the storms that ripped through non-perishable items and conduct a 50/50 At the University, students have been tak- Texas resident from the Woodlands. southern states. Hurricane Maria missed most raffle, in which one-third of the proceeds will ing matters into their own hands. Fundraisers Erickson and her family were able to evac- of the mainland United States but caused sig- go toward hurricane relief. Any monetary do- have been popping up across the town, includ- uate their home before Harvey made landfall. nificant damage to Puerto Rico. With some nations can be dropped off at the high school’s ing Walking Taco Night, organized by the Ze- After a week in Austin, her family of five could small islands wiped out and the widespread main office, Monday through Friday, until ta-Lambda chapter of the Tau Kappa Epsilon return home. The drive back to her house was a devastation in Texas and Florida, the destruc- Sept. 29. The total donation will be presented fraternity; clothing donation tables set up by sight Erickson said she will never forget. tion throughout the lower United States could to the Red Cross the week following the event. BGSU Fadwatch; and Paws and Pints, a fund- “It was depressing. I have had a hard time take years to rebuild. With such widespread devastation across raiser set up by senior supply chain manage- sleeping several nights, and (the destruction) is Other efforts to help out hurricane victims many southern states and islands, the fund- ment student Bradford Elliot. so widespread,” Erickson said. are being coordinated by the Bowling Green raising efforts of the Bowling Green commu- BG Falcon Media is hosting a donation She is a volunteer at her local church, City School District. They are raising money nity may not be able to replace the items lost drive from Sept. 25 through Sept. 28. Student where they have set up a store for survivors to send to hurricane victims. Every school in by these victims, but will go toward rebuilding groups can compete for the largest number to take whatever they need – everything being the district is selling t-shirts for $10. The shirts their lives and homes, one dollar at a time. of $5 donations, and the winning organiza- tions earn a $100 donation for their charity of choice. The American Red Cross is also active- ly looking for blood donors for blood drives The TheDaily Daily Crossword Crossword Fix Fix held on campus. From Sept. 5 to Sept. 7, the American Red Cross received approximate- 1. Couch DOWN ly 269 units of blood from the University, in- 2. Anagram of "Crab" If 3. Applications tended for Harvey survivors. The blood could 4. Red vegetable 5. Helps THE BG NEWS SUDOKU 6. Building addition 7. Withdraw gradually 8. Nonclerical 9. Having great beauty 36. Secure against 10. A popular vote by the leakage electorate 38. Grasslands 11. Flip over 41. Mouth (British slang) 12. Tiny balls strung 42. Meal provider together 44. One of the tribes of 13. Collections Israel 21. Born as 45. Kidney-related 25. A late time of life 46. Without company 26. "Cut that out!" 47. Leans 27. Sea eagle 48. To cast aside 28. Bambi was one (archaic) 29. Audience 50. Cocoyam 30. Groin 51. Thrust with a knife 31. Away from the wind 52. 5280 feet 33. Narrow opening 53. Brother of Jacob 34. Hearing organs 54. Catches ACROSS 35. Anagram of "Ties" 55. Tall woody plant

1. Aqualung 39. A romantic meeting 6. Hole-making tools 40. Swift falcon SUDOKU 10. Chafes 42. Papal court To play: Complete the grid 14. Fertile areas 43. Protective ditches so that every row, column 15. Half-moon tide 44. Young unmarried woman ANSWERS and every 3 x 3 box contains 16. Type of sword 45. Jewish scholar the digits 1 to 9. There is no 17. Liberates 47. Make lace guessing or math involved. 18. Found on a finger 48. A small wooded hollow Just use logic to solve 19. Accomplishment 49. Purification 20. Celibacy 56. Dwarf buffalo 22. Terminates 57. False god 23. Gender 58. Part of a stair 163 S. MAIN 24. Geeks 59. Canine tooth 419.353.2277 26. Unruffled 60. Modify 30. Soup server 61. Gladden www.sambs.com 32. Amount of hair 62. Run away 33. Substantiality 63. Male offspring 37. 1 1 1 1 64. Utilize again 38. Used WE DELIVER. BG NEWS September 25, 2017 | PAGE 12

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