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Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 9-11-2009 The BG News September 11, 2009 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 September 11, 2009" (2009). BG News (Student Newspaper). 8118. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/8118 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. THE BG NEWS SEPTEMBER 11,2009 Volume 104. Issue 15 ESTABLISHED 1920 A daily independent student press serving the campus and surrounding community fAvw.bgviews.com All state universities to implement semesters by 2012 ByMich«IUOInutMd graduate students throughout and patience before the semes- "There's a ton of work to be done; you complete review of our under- Reporter Ohio; in 2012, all state universi- ter systems are fully implement- graduate programs." ties in Ohio will be operating ed. don't just say, 'We're going to start class "A lot of places we're tying to Students coming to the under semester systems. Between completely restruc- attract students from are on a University from another school Of the 14 four-year state uni- turing and renumbering all of on a different day. We're using this as an semester calendar and it's been on the quarter system know versities in Ohio, only four have the courses, universities look- a barrier to ihose students send- all too well the frustrations of not yet fully made the transition ing to make the semester switch opportunity to do a complete review...." ing their semester credits in to transferring credits. Between to a semester schedule: Wright have thoir work cut out for a quarter system," he contin- converting credit hours and re- State University, Ohio State them. Greg Hand i Director ued. "We realized that we could taking courses, transferring can University, the University of University of Cincinnati smooth things out a whole lot be both a frustrating and con- Cincinnati and Ohio University. Director of Public Relations however, the Board of Trustees done: you don't just say, We're more if we were on the same fusing process. These four institutions have Greg Hand said the university unanimously voted to approve going to start class on a different Yet, there is good news for all approved the switch; now it has been on a quarter system the switch to a semester system. day,' Hand said. "We're using potential transfer students and is just a matter of time, money since 1964. In November 2008, "There's a ton of work to be this as an opportunity to do a See SEMESTERS | Page 2 ALAIN* BUZAS "-iBr^EWS HELPING OUT: A volunteer helps kids make comhusk dolls at last years Black Swamp Arts Festival. BRYANY0BK '-S8GNEWS Black Swamp SAVE TUESDAY FOR LAUGHS Arts Festival begins tonight Grumpy Dave's Pub above Easy Street Cafe brings in big ByUiOabti comedic talent as a hidden gem of Bowling Green's night li fe Reporter By Andrew F»rr Reporter each night. This weekend Main Street will be closed down for Grumpy Dave's hosts stand-up com- a celebration of the arts. Many bars and clubs in downtown edy performances every Tuesday night The 17th annual Black Swamp Arts Festival will Bowling Green offer a variety of enter- starting at 9 p.m., which usually last commence 5 p.m. tonight with a combination tainment throughout the week. Karaoke, about two hours. of music, art and food on Main Street. The main live bands and acoustic solo artists are "We have national caliber comedi- events — two art shows, one tomorrow from 11 just a few. As for live stand-up comedy, ans from all over the country come to a.m. to 7 p.m. and one on Sunday from 11 am. to there's only one place to go. Bowling Green to perform at Grumpy 5 p.m. — include a juried art show and die Wood Lots of people are probably familiar Dave's," Harper said. "Some have come County Invitational Art Show. The juried art show with the Easy Street Cafe" on South Main from New York, Chicago, and even Los includes over 100 juried fine an displays from art- Street across from led's Barbeque and Angeles and Las Vegas," he said. ists across (he country, according to the festival's Brew. What people may not know is As a big fan of comedy, Harper gets Web site. This brings in over 60.000 people to that located upstairs above Easy Street especially excited when big-name com- attend the festival. is Grumpy Dave's Pub, the only place in ics come to Bowling Green. The extra attendence is hoping to bring in Bowling Green that hosts live comedy "In the past, we have had guys that extra business for downtown, including led's performances. were writers for lohnny Carson and lay Barbeque and Brew on Main Street. The Grumpy Dave named is actual- Leno at the Tonight Show," Harper said. Ryan lohnson, a manager at led's. said they will ly Dave Harper, who came to Bowling "One time we had Chili Challis, who was be running their usual specials for the weekend Green in 1987 for his graduate degree the head writer for lay Leno, come to including" j-'reakball" special for S5.55 today, their BBYANYOUK IHE8GNEAS and never left. He became interested perform and that was great." in creating a bar-club like atmosphere See SWAMPS | Page 2 COMEDIC GENIUS: "Giumpy Dave" lines up a shot during a game of where students can come have fun and pool yesterday evening at the pub of his name sake. enjoy different types of entertainment See COMEDY I e2 CAMPUS BRIEF The University confirmed today three classi- Coach prepares for upcoming season in 'House That Roars' fied staff— hourly employees — will be laid off. By Chris Sojka we have to defend our house." for the opponents, as they hit five of their six matches. As a Dave Kielmeyer, senior director of market- Reporter Van De Walle will bring just .198 in 12 matches last team, they are hitting just .197 ingand communications, said three classified her 6-1 squad into the only year. and have had a lot of trouble staff, two from finance and administration In her 27 years as volley- gym she's known tonight at But while it may not be at the net. and one from the provost's office, were noti- ball coach, Denise Van De 7 to begin the Best Western the easiest place for visitors A year ago, Northern Iowa fied last week they would be let go from the Walleknowsathingortwo Falcon Invitational, host- to play, Van De Walle can't made it to the NCAA playoffs University. about Anderson Arena. ing teams University of underestimate any team. under 10th year coach Bobbi "Theselayoffswereduetodepartmentalbud- She knows exactly why Wisconsin-Green Bay, "Every match is going to be Peterson. They were picked get reasons,'' Kielmeyer said. "|Departments| its nickname is what it is, Northern Iowa University very competitive," she said. "1 to finish third in the Missouri needed to make additional cuts." too. (12:30 p.m. tomorrow) and think every team is looking Valley Conference preseason He said these departments are attempting "This is The House That Robert Morris University (7 for revenge and they all have poll and are off to a strong to bring their budgets in line with the overall Roars," she enthusiastical- p.m. tomorrow). a chip on their shoulders." start this season. University budget, even though budgets are ly said. "The place really In the past two seasons, BG The Falcons will open With their impressive usually finalized during the summer. does roar. We've got to get is 22-3 at home and has an up the tournament with resume, Van De Walle is con- "Things change. Situations change," ETHANMA60C I THEBGNfWS some fans in the stands. active nine-match winning Wisconsin-Green Bay, a team Kielmeyer said. "It is not uncommon for HIGH FIVE: Volleyball coach Denise Van We want to set the tone for streak in Anderson Arena. It that has struggled thus far See DE WALLEI Page 2 smaller moves like this to happen throughout De Walle has been coaching here for 27 years a very exciting season, so is not an easy place to play this season. They have lost the year." FORUM PULSE SPORTS PEOPLE ON THE STREET They've made their choices The dip that saves the day A list of epic proportions What could you show off at the Black Swamp Arts FestivaP UT0YA YOUNG The sports section lists 25 things In our staff editorital, we list some of Food columnist Taylor Richter describes some Junior. Communications students should know about tomorrow's the changes the new University Dining homemade dips using common food items "My radiant gleam." | Pagt 4 Services have made, and we encourage found on campus, because she thinks that dip BGSU vs. University of Missouri- students to voice what | Pagt 4 can make any occasion better | Pag« 5 Columbia football game | Page 8 MASTHEAD tUUSTRATIONev VISIT BGVIEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE KARISCHNEIOtmrHEBGNtWS & 2Fiiday.Seplembeill.2009 FROM THE FRONT PAGE WWW8GVIEWS.COM graduate." he said.