SHOWCASING LOCAL TALENT This past Saturday more than 30 businesses participated in the Art Walk, showing off a variety art. Check out a photo album and THESTABLISHED 1920E | An independent BG student press serving N the campusE and Wsurrounding communityS video on bgnews.coM VOLume 93, Issue 93 Monday, April 28, 2014 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Latwaun CITY Griffin BRIEF Arrested for Art Walk features variety of art downtown felonious assault Shot fired at Waffle House Community members, students viewed displays of local artists’ work Saturday early Sunday morning A Toledo man was arrested after shooting a By Jared Heimovitz glass and quilts were part of the in their shop. House closed from 3:30 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. to lessen Reporter gun outside Waffle House early Sunday morning. the possibility of tampering with evidence, said wide display of art people experi- Some places raised money to Latwaun Griffin, 23, was arrested for felonious District Manager Jeffrey Lord. Lord said he is enced. donate, such as BroadWing Tattoo, assault after a fight broke out between two groups unsure how much it will cost to replace the window. Bowling Green residents had the “There’s a real variety of things formerly Studio 14, which hosted at the restaurant around 3 a.m., said Emily Snyder, Griffin is currently lodged at the Wood County opportunity to enjoy a sunny, art- to see here; it’s a treat,” said Alec its second annual Tattoo for a dispatcher for the Bowling Green Police Division. Justice Center with no bond. filled Saturday as the city held its Reeves, a senior at the University. Cause. It offered two designs to 22nd Annual Art Walk downtown More than 30 businesses in promote awareness, a ribbon ($40) Griffin allegedly fired one shot toward Waffle He is scheduled for a video arraignment House, shattering a foyer window, Synder said. Monday at 8:30 a.m. at the Bowling Green to showcase locals’ and students’ Bowling Green participated in Art See | Page 5 No injuries were reported. Municipal Court, said Deputy Steve Wilhelm of the works. Walk, whether they had demon- ART After police arrived on the scene, Waffle Wood County Sheriff’s Office. Live performances, photography, strators on the sidewalk or a gallery Human use of oil destroys habitats; ENHANCING AN generates controversy Harvestation of palm oil may make OLD FAVORITE some animals go into extinction faster By William Channell Assistant Pulse Editor It’s in half your food, shampoo and soap, and environmental groups say it’s responsible for wide- University Theatre and Film department put it’s own spin on spread deforestation in Indonesia, Malaysia and other rainforests worldwide. popular film “Legally Blonde,” four shows sold out Palm oil, an edible vegetable oil taken from oil palms, has been generating controversy. Some say By Marissa Stambol the harvesting of the oil is causing several species Reporter to be pushed to the brink of extinction due to the destruction of their habitats, including the suma- Many people have seen the 2001 film “Legally Blonde,” about a blonde tran orangutan and sumatran tiger. sorority girl turned lawyer but, this past weekend, the University Companies that are often criticized for the pur- Theatre and Film department put on a musical that took a new spin chase of “unethical” oil include personal goods on this story. companies like Proctor & Gamble, as well as food “Legally Blonde: The Musical” was in the Thomas and Kathleen companies. Donnell Theatre where it sold out four shows Friday through Proctor & Gamble is the most recent company Sunday. The show had a cast of more than 30 members, includ- to announce a commitment to practicing more ing two dogs. sustainable and transparent methods when buying The story of Elle Woods was enhanced by 18 songs and their palm oil. They join a list that includes Mars, dance numbers. These included comical songs like “Bend Inc. and Kellogg. and Snap” and emotional songs like “Legally Blonde.” “The company is working with suppliers, indus- Junior Greg Grimes, dance captain and choreographer of try peers, NGOs, academic experts and other stake- “Bend and Snap,” said they used many choreographers for holders to promote consistent industry standards the many different dances. and practices for sustainable palm oil sourcing,” “There are so many different styles [of dance] in the show, and the according to a press release from P&G. show is so diverse, so we decided to branch out and get more choreog- Mars, Inc was not available for comment, and raphers than usual,” Grimes said. Proctor and Gamble could not be reached for They did an Irish dance, a marching band style number and a work- comment. out dance with jump ropes, to name just a few. Joao Talotti, a senior campaigner for Greenpeace, Senior Krysta Bartman, who played the workout guru and defendant an environmental organization, said these orga- Brooke Wyndham, worked with the cast in rehearsals for more than nizations are working to change the way the oil is two months. harvested. Greenpeace claims the status quo of the “It’s an amazing experience,” she said. “It was so much work but I think industry includes several acres of rainforests being it paid off.” cleared to make way for palm oil plantations. Michael Ellison, the director, was happy to see the audiences’ reactions “We’re not against palm oil, and we think it’s to the shows each night. important for a country’s development,” Talotti “The audiences have been really responsive,” he said. “I’m really excited said, before explaining Greenpeace’s stance and efforts in regards to the issue. See BLONDE | Page 5 Greenpeace, Talotti said, is focusing its efforts on palm oil harvested from Indonesia, which in 2013 was the leading exporter of the product, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Organizations who share Greenpeace’s con- LEGALLY BLONDE BACKSTAGE cerns are working toward a system that will allow • Cast had 30 members including two dogs increased transparency about where companies • Included 18 songs and dance numbers, including “Bend and purchase their palm oil. Snap” and “Legally Blonde” Talotti said by focusing on the private sec- • Sold out on all four shows from Friday to Sunday See ART | Page 2 A MODEL PERFORMANCE EXAM TIPS SERIES 1: GETTING THOSE A’S Her personal list of 5 tips to help prepare for Eat— “Breakfast is considered the most impor- Healthy tips to help prepare exam week are: tant meal of the day. I always seem to concentrate for exam week Study in pieces— “Cramming is not good. better when I’ve eaten breakfast.” One of the most crucial times in a college stu- I personally like to make flashcards beforehand Attend office hours— “Teachers love dent’s life is exam week. because they are so easy to use and portable. I can office hours. It also helps you understand Subject area tutors host regular hours in the take them with me and study on my way to class their values when it comes time to write essay Learning Commons and are free to all University or work.” questions.” students. Drop-in tutoring is available for various Repeat — “I am a visual person so I like to write “One of the most important things to remember other subjects at specific times. and re-write things.” during a test is to take your time but prioritize,” said University senior Jordan Kilpatrick works as the Sleep— “If you get a good night’s sleep before- University senior Nicole Croft. “Finish the answers Research and Information desk assistant. She has hand, you can get up early and not have to rush to you know right away first, and work diligently on the seen many students come to the library in need of your exam. Maybe you can even have enough time others after. If you continue this method, you should RUBEN KAPPLER | THE BG NEWS help on research papers and more. to skim over notes on your way there.” be successful.” MODELS WALK down the runway at the 5th annual fashion show, “Continental Threads,” hosted by Precious Stones. FALCONS RALLY LATE GETTING STUFF DONE WHAT MOVIE SHOULD BG DO AS A PLAY? The BG baseball team Designer Amanda Matthews talks about when “‘Blair Witch Project.’” scored 10 runs in the 7th instructors don’t give due dates and expect and 8th innings to earn a students to get projects done. Students 12-5 victory against Kent sometimes struggle with time management Nick Puhala State. | PAGE 3 and unknown due dates. | PAGE 4 Junior, Film Production 2 Monday, April 28, 2014 FROM THE FRONT PAGE WWW.BGNEWS.COM $10 Beer & $12 Wine Flights | 1/2 off Select Appetizers Mondays will never be the same A REASON TO CELEBRATE! Courtney Allyson Krieg, 20, of within the 800 block of Cherry Cameron Z. Kuhlman, 21, of Jameson W. Hardy, 24, of BLOTTER Bowling Green, was cited for Hill Dr. Items valued at $620. Ottawa, Ohio, was cited for 12:32 A.M. Fremont, Ohio, was cited for prohibited acts and underage/ open container within the 300 Tyler John Momsen, 19, of open container. 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