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Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 5-6-2019 The BG News May 06, 2019 Bowling Green State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news Recommended Citation State University, Bowling Green, "The BG News May 06, 2019" (2019). BG News (Student Newspaper). 9102. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/9102 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Book 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. Students debate value of Oval letters, crack jokes at BGSU’s expense bg PAGE 12 news An independent student press serving the campus and surrounding community, ESTABLISHED 1920 Bowling Green State University Monday, May 6, 2019 Volume 98, Issue 55 TOTAL COST: $49,000 PHOTO BY WILL ARNDT CLOSE TO CAMPUS! Greenbriar Best Selection of Inc. Houses & Apartments 445 E Wooster St. | 419-352-0717 | www.greenbriarrentals.com BE SMART. STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES BE RESPONSIBLE. BE COVERED. 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The task force recommended members, both at main campus and at The theater’s name has been a controversial the removal of the Gish Film Theater,” Firelands campus. All faculty members issue during this semester, with many President Rodney Rogers reported. receiving a promotion or tenure status were students describing the name as supportive In a unanimous vote, the Board of Trustees recognized by the deans of their colleges. of political views expressed in “The Birth of a voted to approve the removal of the Lillian Nation.” Lillian Gish, whom the theater was and Dorothy Gish Film Theater title from the President Rodney Rogers addresses the named after, starred in that film. screening room in the Bowen-Thompson Read the rest online @ bgfalconmedia.com. Board of Trustees as they approve the theater’s The film is said to have brought around the Student Union. However, the resolution stated name removal. Quiet, Cozy, Convenient! 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Become aware of the problem. think about Something that costs nothing but can make There is a community out there that your answer.” a world of a difference is being educated needs our help, and in this moment ANDREA LAGANSON on the foster system. There are many Junior | Pre-Med misconceptions that arise in a society based in our lives, we have been given the on foster children. An argument that has become more common is that all children ability to make the change. “Final papers in the system are ready to be adopted. That — Kylie Tusing— because it gives is untrue, while some children are able to be me time to look adopted. Others wait for reunification with Columnist over it, edit it their biological parents or finding out where and get some they will find permanency. stay with a case until it closes (on average for each kid that is being adopted. Offer your feedback from 1.5 years). Essentially, it entails working photography, videography and writing skills the professor if 2. Give back. alongside the judge, case worker, foster to help build those kids adoption portfolios. There are several non-profit organizations NATHAN STELTS I need.” parents and biological parents. Although, Becoming a teacher does not have happen Senior | Marketing that give back directly to foster children. your responsibility is to do what is in the best when you get your degree, offer free tutoring Another more creative way that can be done interest of the child. to foster families that cannot afford a private individually, as a friend group or organization one. There are a vast amount of teenagers in “Final papers is to create care packages. Care packages 4. Mentor a child. the system who have dreams and inspirations. are great ways to bundle a variety of items Big Brother Big Sister is one of the most because there’s Help them take their ACT/SAT or apply to more room to and encouragement letters to give to foster common known programs working with colleges, even BGSU. families and children. Foster families do foster care. More known in high school than in try to finesse an It can be easy to get lost in the college answer versus receive money by the state for the children, college, it is still available for college students experience and forget that there is a whole but it is not nearly enough. Donating clothes, to participate in. Mentoring a child, being an A, B or C world outside this campus, waiting for us. question.” toys, bags, non-perishable food or school an encourager, tutor and friend is a task that Most of us walk around stressed, tired and supplies really can make all the difference. makes a difference in an individual’s life. questioning our entire lives, but there is a JACKIE SIEBENALER community out there that needs our help, Senior | Communication 3. Become a CASA. 5. Offer your services. Disorders and Sciences A position solely based on volunteering, but We sit in classes for hours each week and in this moment in our lives, we have been given the ability to make the change. Let is desperately needed, is a case-appointed learning information, taking exams, “Final paper Foster Care Awareness month be your reason special advocate. This person would have conducting research and experiments. 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