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It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. bg THE FUTURE news An independent student press serving OF SCIENCE the campus and surrounding community, ESTABLISHED 1920 Local students of all ages gathered at the Perry Bowling Green State University Monday September 25, 2017 Volume 97, Issue 13 Field House for STEM in the Park | PAGE 2 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 GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL Attend to be entered into a SCHOOL FAIR drawing for an Apple iPad! Thursday, Sept. 28 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lenhart Grand Ballroom, Bowen-Thompson Student Union BGSU, as well as 50 other regional graduate colleges and universities, will be in attendance promoting their graduate degrees and certificates. t we get it. [email protected] COLLEGE www.bgsu.edu/sls 419-372-2951 STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES HAPPENS REAL LAWYERS | REAL RESULTS Starting fall with STEM in the Park 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 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL 1045 N. Main St. Bowling Green We strive to create healthier, happier lives for the people we 419.353.5800 serve by providing mental and behavioral health support as well as services for those with developmental disabilities. APARTMENTS/HOUSES STORAGE UNITS Now Hiring CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK • Direct Care Visit our website • Mental Health Clinicians www.meccabg.com (Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor) • Management LOG ON TODAY TO: View pictures, map of locations, paperwork and other info to make your search easier. Apply Today! Careers.ViaQuestInc.com Stop by or call the office for more information 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.” DAVID BRATNICK Senior, Film Production “Get a billion dollars and have a bonfire with that money.” 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.