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THURSDAY , OCTOBER 31, 2013 • WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY • WKUHERALD.COM • VOLUME 89 NO. 19

SGA Student complaints SCARE spur open forum BY KAELY HOLLOWAY [email protected] TACTICS Some students are unhappy with recent changes to priority registration and have expressed concern to the Student Government Associa- tion. As a result, SGA will be having an open forum on the issue with Gor- don Emslie, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs on Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. The changes involve the creation of two tiers of priority registration, one based on need and the other on benefi t. In addition, those same qualifying students will be allowed to register for a maximum of 16 hours during the priority registration period. Stu- dents may add three more credit hours worth of classes once open registration begins. Seniors and graduate students still register before those with priority registration and are not subject to the 16-credit hour limit. This was initially proposed by Emslie. SGA members have recognized the confusion, debate and disrup- tion the changes have caused the student body. During Tuesday night’s meeting, senator Tyler Scaff brought oppo- sition from honors students to the senate. A masked volunteer with a fake chainsaw pops out from behind the porta-potties to chase customers out at the Wingfi eld “One of the issues I wanted to Hayride and Haunted House. The end of the haunted house consists of a pathway of porta-potties that were donated by Blue SEE SGA PAGE A2 Moon. The Wingfi eld Hayride and Haunted House is operated by friends and family of the Wingfi eld Volunteer Fire Department. For more on Wingfi eld go to page A6 KATIE MCLEAN/HERALD Former CNN Students, volunteers make scaring their job BY TREY CRUMBIE Lair, works within the 3-D maze. “One time, I popped out at a anchor to speak [email protected] Olson said within the maze, group and I made three grown people wear 3-D glasses and in- men fall over and cry and run When one gets terrifi ed by a teract with 3-D art. away from me,” Olson said. “It was on diversity on TV werewolf or vampire, they rarely There are also haunted props very entertaining.” think about what goes through that move around and jump at a Olson said there was another the mind of the creature scaring person if they get too close. event where a couple of junior BY QUICHE MATCHEN them, but these monsters are hu- Olson plays as a clown within high girls ran out of the attractions [email protected] mans just like you and me. the maze. before she had even jumped out. Skeleton’s Lair is an outdoor “I usually run around, pop out “I almost died laughing,” Olson Award-winning journalist Sole- Halloween attraction that offers a at people and either make them said. dad O’Brien will be haunted hay ride, haunted woods scream or make them laugh,” Ol- She also said that it’s a lot of fun making her way to and a 3-D maze to allow these son said. working at Skeleton’s Lair. WKU to speak on a monsters to roam around. Olson, a third-year employee, “You’re pretty much family with topic in which she is Bowling Green junior Carolyn said she has made many memo- everybody there,” she said. an expert — diver- Olson, an employee at Skeleton’s ries while working there. SEE HALLOWEEN PAGE A2 sity. The former CNN anchor and CEO of Starfi sh Media O'Brien Group will speak on the topic of diversity on television. Diversity is a topic Halloween Events O’Brien is known for, in part thanks to her reporting on the CNN docu- mentary series, “Black in America.” O’Brien will be the second act in WHAT: Pumpkin Decorating WHAT: AdFed WHAT: Skeleton’s Lair the annual Cultural Enhancement WHEN: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Costume Cat Walk Scream Park Series at WKU. She will give her pre- WHERE: Grise Hall front lawn WHEN: 12 p.m. −3 p.m. WHEN: Gates open at dark, sentation, “Diversity: On television, WHERE: Centennial Mall closes at 10 p.m. behind the scenes and in our lives” WHERE: 5336 Cemetery Road, on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Van Me- WHAT: Zombie Mud Run ter Auditorium. WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 3 WHAT: The Rocky Horror Scottsville David Lee, dean of Potter College WHERE: 5336 Cemetery Road, Picture Show of Arts and Letters, said O’Brien is a Scottsville WHEN: Doors open at 9 p.m., WHAT: Buffalo Rodeo Concert high-profi le journalist. ADMISSION: Volunteering is show starts at 10 p.m. at Highland House Halloween “Her reporting on race issues is free. $25 to participate as a WHERE: Capital Arts Theater Party very signifi cant work,” Lee said. WHEN: 8 p.m. “She just seems to be someone that zombie. Cost for runners varies — Downtown, 416 E. Main has some very signifi cant things to from $40 − $50. Cost for Street WHERE: Highland House, 1119 say for the campus community.” spectators is $5. ADMISSION: $7 Highland Way, Bowling Green He said O’Brien is someone who ADMISSION: $5 SEE DIVERSITY PAGE A2

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SGA Mark Reeves, SGA executive VP HALLOWEEN “Of course, there’s some surprises along the way,” Burge said. CONTINUED FROM FRONT CONTINUED FROM FRONT Another attraction featured with- Currently there are 12 in Skeleton’s Lair is called Monster bring to your all’s attention was an is- student groups that get Not too far away from Skeleton’s Paintball Adventure. The attraction is sue that I was made aware of by a con- Lair lies Haunted Hollow, a fundraiser a trailer ride with paintball guns at- cerned student of Ogden College, and priority registration , event for the Wingfi eld Volunteer Fire tached to the vehicles during which it’s the idea of the new registration pro- and as he said priority Department. In Haunted Hollow, peo- people will be able to shoot ‘monsters’ cess,” Scaff said during the meeting. ple can enjoy a hayride to a haunted they come across. “Said concerned students, actually, are registration for everyone house. Mo Costello, an Edmonson resident Honors College seniors who are apply- means priority for no During their adventure in Haunted who helped organize the event, said ing for honors classes, or will be trying one.” Hollow, they will encounter every- the volunteers love what they do. to get into classes next semester, that thing from spooky props to a vortex “People in Edmonson county are they can augment to become honors tunnel to ‘spooks.’ really kind of weird,” Costello said. classes.” Skeleton’s Lair spokesperson Amy “They like to scare to people, so when Scaff said the students are concerned Reeves, SGA executive vice president, Burge said the newest attraction at they see people run or scream them- that they won't be able to register for who represents SGA at University Skeleton’s Lair is the ‘Haunted House selves to death, our spooks just start their classes prior to other seniors. Senate and who voted in favor of the of Wax’. The attraction features wax laughing.” “That actually is an issue that has change there. fi gures of Hollywood celebrities and Costello said working in Haunted caused a few people to talk to me and The proposal did not require any leg- villains, such as John Wayne, Charles Hollow is a fun but tiring job. islation on the part of SGA, and was Manson and Elizabeth Taylor. say they were actually considering “It’s a lot of work,” Costello said. “It’s only mentioned by Reeves during SGA’s Burge said the attraction is more dropping the honors major and just go- fun when you start, but you’re so glad regular weekly meeting on Sept. 10. than what it seems. when it’s done.” ing on regular,” Scaff said. “They didn’t “The provost is also proposing re- really see any point anymore in keep- doing priority registration,” Reeves ing up with the honors requirements if said during the meeting. “Currently, it required they stay for another semes- there are 12 student groups that get ter.” priority registration, and as he said SGA President Keyana Boka said she priority for everyone means priority WKUHERALD.com did not have an offi cial stance on the for no one.” matter yet. Reeves said he cannot speak for the “We were getting a lot more incoming rest of SGA, but he personally is still in reactions out of the news that registra- favor of the changes to priority registration is changing,” Boka said. “That’s tion. why we’re having an open forum Nov. “As a representative to University Sen- 12 to have students come and discuss it ate, I was making SGA aware,” Reeves and have Emslie answer anyone’s ques- said of his report to SGA on Sept. 10. tions on it and any other academic re- “SGA could have passed legislation say- lated issue.” ing we disapprove of this matter, but SGA previously approved of the prior- it’s not something that requires student ity registration changes through Mark government’s input.”

DIVERSITY IF YOU GO CONTINUED FROM FRONT What: Soledad O’Brien “Diversity: On television, behind the scenes has been suggested in the past for the and in our lives” Cultural Enhancement Series. Where: Van Meter Auditorium “We could never make our schedule and her schedule work,” he said. “This When: Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. year it just happened that we had a Cost: Free date, she had a date and we were able to arrange her visit here.” Lee said she is an expert on the top- bring to the table. ic of diversity, and he’s excited about “She has so many intersections, O’Brien coming to WKU. whether it be race, ethnicity, sexual “I’ve paid attention to her work for a identiﬁ cation in terms of being a wom- long time,” he said. “I’m curious to see an. Being a younger woman, being a what she has to say in person.” woman of color or being a mother,” she Loup Langton, director for the School said. of Journalism and Broadcasting, said Garr-Barnes said someone like O’Brien is looked up to because of her O’Brien can talk to students about is- accomplishments. sues bigger than reality television. Langton said he thinks she’ll make “She can also talk to us about moral a great guest for the university and in responsibility, not only that we have as particular, for journalism students. Stu- individuals in terms of television, but dents can expect to hear things from her that are not predictable. what the networks have,” she said. “She will give students, faculty and Garr-Barnes said she hopes students others that attend her presentation will learn from O’Brien to stay true to some different things to think about themselves. and some different ways of looking at “Just because large structures close things we routinely see around us in the the front door on your diversity doesn’t news,” he said. mean that you don’t look for a window Andrea Garr-Barnes, director for the or side door,” she said. “To see young Ofﬁ ce of Institutional Diversity and In- sisters like Soledad O’Brien achieve the clusion, said O’Brien will bring a lot of accomplishments that they have gives experience to WKU and that a better me hope for the generation that’s in question to ask is what O’Brien doesn’t college right now.” Crime reports

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• Bowling Green junior Nayab Hussain reported all four tires of her vehicle slashed on Oct. 29. The estimated cost of the damage is $320. Go to wkuherald.com for an interactive crime map OCTOBER 31, 2013 • COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD • WKUHERALD.COM PAGE A3 WKU chosen as YouTube Music Awards viewing party site

BY KAYLA BOYD party for the ﬁ rst YouTube Mu- “It would be awesome for up to 600.” and shared by YouTube viewers [email protected] sic Awards. Not only that, but YouTube to see a full house,” She is also equipped with during the past year. The win- WKU’s viewing party is one of Rice said. “That would make handouts and prizes. ners will be decided by the num- Shelby Rice has a different only 10 to stream live. During WKU look so good.” The top prize will be a ber of views and social shares. title from every other WKU the pre-show, students will The free event is set Google Nexus 7 tablet. To win, YouTube creative direc- student. be able to watch what’s going to begin at 4 p.m. in the students must have a Google+ tor Spike Jonze hopes the Rice, a Louisville junior, is a on at other viewing parties Downing Student Union account. Then they can post awards ceremony boosts Google Student Ambassador, around the world. Auditorium on Sunday, videos and pictures to their creativity and spurs new which makes her responsible Rice applied with Google Nov. 3 for those who want Google+ account to be eligible content itself. for expanding knowledge of for the rights to host a viewing to be part of the pre-show to win the tablet. “We’re setting out to cre- Google products on campus, party. She said the ﬁ rst 75 am- festivities. The awards will There will also be dance con- ate a night that’s all about helping Google understand bassadors who replied would begin at 5 p.m. tests and most school spirit chal- making things and creativity WKU’s culture and planning be able to host one. She told Rice expects students to lenges. Other prizes range from in the spirit of everyone that and hosting events on cam- Google she planned to hold wear plenty of red spirit wear YouTube headphones, t-shirts, uses YouTube,” Jonze said. pus. the viewing party in an audi- and hopes Big Red will make Google cups and track pads. “As well as giving out awards, Her latest project as a torium with a large crowd. an appearance. “I’m really not sure what to we’ll be making live mu- Google Ambassador is bigger Google emailed Rice pri- “I’m expecting 200 to 300 expect,” Rice said. sic videos. The whole night than most. vately about streaming to [people],” Rice said. “But the Nominations for the awards should feel like a YouTube Rice is hosting a viewing WKU. auditorium can accommodate were based on videos watched video itself.” Charging station bill vetoed by executive council

BY KAELY HOLLOWAY payment of $1,598 to be taken Senator Cain Alvey pro- made a point before the vote to veto this legislation during [email protected] from the senate discretionary posed that one of the loca- that, should these stations their meeting. portion of the budget. tions, which was originally set prove to be popular, WKU Li- It was vetoed on the grounds Debate dominated the Alexis Baker, the resolution’s to be in the Helm 2 periodicals braries would consider adding that SGA cannot change the fl oor of the Student Govern- author and newly appointed room, be changed to the Com- more. locations of the stations, as it ment Association on Tuesday Campus Improvements commons at Cravens library. Alvey proposed the change is a matter to be considered night. In one night, a bill was mittee head, presented the Baker said in response to this again during the debate ses- alongside their partner in the presented, altered, passed and resolution to the senate. disagreement, WKU Libraries sion, ultimately having the project, WKU Libraries. ultimately vetoed. “We all have iPhones, iPads selected the fi ve locations. change approved and passed Under SGA bylaws, the Ex- The bill’s purpose was to — we’re very technologically Mark Reeves, executive vice by a majority vote. ecutive Council can approve or fund two of fi ve KwikBoost oriented, so this would just president, also defended the “With this, Helm would get reject passed legislation within charging stations, one at the help us,” Baker said. “It’s two current location. two of these KwikBoost sta- a 14-day period. In the case of Glasgow campus and the oth- stations that are going to have “I think part of the ratio- tions, and my rationale behind a veto, the senate has the op- er in a WKU main campus li- basically iPhone and iPad nale for these four choices was suggesting the Commons at portunity to override the veto brary, as part of a partnership chargers in them for students that these were places where Cravens would be the traffi c by a two-thirds majority vote. with WKU Libraries. The other to use at their leisure.” there’re fewer outlets, whereas that goes through there,” Alvey By requirement, a member three stations will be funded The stations would also sup- the Commons, newly reno- said. of the Executive Council will by WKU Libraries. port other types of smartphone vated, probably has more,” After the senate meeting report the veto to the senate The total cost of these two devices, coming equipped with Reeves said. was adjourned, however, the next week for the potential for stations would be a one-time eight different chargers. SGA President Keyana Boka Executive Council proceeded an override.

THE REMOTE Ten spooky TV episodes to watch this Halloween

BY RYAN PAIT overfl ows with sharp pop cul- ing each character’s psyche. American accent is the undis- huge life decision. [email protected] ture references. Funny and smart! puted highlight. There’s also a great joke Unlike most other shows, about a fart attack, so this Staying in instead of head- however, “Bob’s Burgers” “Friends” “Th e Offi ce” show really just has everything ing out on Halloween? doesn’t let these references “Th e One with the Halloween “Halloween” anyone could ever need. Dressing down instead of overtake the entire episode. Party” The original “Offi ce” Hal- dressing up? It does its own thing, and An oldie but a goodie, “The loween episode — and what a “Spongebob Squarepants” Feeling too old to trick or that thing is hilarious. One with the Halloween Party” good one it is — sees Michael “Chocolate with Nuts” and treat? (You should be, you is a classic example of why struggling to fi re an employee “Graveyard Shift ” weirdo.) “Community” “Friends” was the coolest. while also struggling to get It’s not possible for me to Here are 10 great Hallow- “Epidemiology” and “Horror “The One with the Hallow- compliments on his elaborate make a Halloween-themed een-themed epi- Fiction in Seven Spooky een Party” features Chandler and expensive costume. TV list without including sodes of TV to watch Steps” in a bunny suit, Phoebe’s evil The episode features clas- “Spongebob.” if you’re staying in on Both of these epi- twin and Ross dressed as Sput- sic “Offi ce” awkwardness and I’ve seen these episodes All Hallows’ Eve. sodes showcase the nik. bittersweetness, the kind that countless times. You probably best of what “Com- You can’t ask for much more made this show the best of the have too. “Bob’s Burgers” munity” has to offer: than that. best when it was on. And they’re still funny. “Full Bars” genuine, laugh-out- “Chocolate with Nuts” isn’t “Full Bars” sees loud humor and a “Modern Family” “Parks and Recreation” Halloween-themed, per se, but Tina, Gene and Lou- nice dose of weird- “Halloween” “Greg Pikitis” and “Halloween it does feature Spongebob and ise heading to the ness. I give “Modern Family” a lot Surprise” Patrick trying to sell chocolate rich part of town in “Epidemiology” of crap, and for good reason “Greg Pikitis” sees Leslie bars in order to become rich. search of full-size PAIT sees the students — it’s a hollow shell of what it Knope (and her portrayer, “Graveyard Shift” sees candy bars on Hallow- Columnist of Greendale turned used to be. Amy Poehler) at her manic Spongebob and Squidward een. into zombies, and the But the “used to be” of it is best as she tries to catch a kid paralyzed by fear when they Meanwhile, Bob and Lin- study group must fi ght their so good: take “Halloween,” for who keeps vandalizing the hear the urban legend of the da attend a Halloween party way through them to the mu- example. town on Halloween. Hash-Slinging Slasher. where a prized guest ends up sical stylings of ABBA. “Halloween” sees the Dun- “Halloween Surprise,” on Is “Spongebob” for kids? dead — and Bob’s the main “Horror Fiction in Seven phy-Pritchett-Delgado clans the other hand, sees Leslie Sure. suspect. Spooky Steps” features the uniting to put on a haunted dressed as Rosie the Riveter But that doesn’t mean Like all episodes of this group telling each other horror house, with truly funny results. (by far one of the cutest things that it isn’t wildly hilarious to wonderful show, “Full Bars” stories, with the stories refl ect- Sofi a Vergara’s attempt at an in world history) and making a watch it as an adult. OPINION

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LINDS LETS LOOSE Let’s stick to constructive criticism on Halloween Tops BY LINDSAY KRIZ a sailor hat, I found my- tume. Hough was portraying “Crazy & [email protected] self standing in front of Eyes,” a black character from the hit a costume with a white, Netfl ix series “Orange is the New Black.” Bottoms So many of us are familiar with blonde-haired girl in Is it wrong of Hough to dress as Crazy “Mean Girls” and its famous Halloween Native American attire, Eyes in the fi rst place? Absolutely not. In quote, “In the regular world, Halloween a typical teepee and fact, I’m mad at myself for not consid- is when children dress up in costumes Western background ering that in the fi rst place. However, and beg for candy. In Girl World: Hal- behind her. Hough was wrong in her decision to loween is the one night a year when Kriz But none of this paint her face black to get in touch with TOPS to Halloween a girl can dress like a total slut and no Columnist problematic informa- the character. other girls can say anything about it.” tion is the worst part about the costume According to a recent column in the Which begs the question: is it okay packaging. The worst part is that the Los Angeles Times, black face is consid- to say anything negative about a girl’s name of the costume is “Pocahottie.” ered offensive because it was originally Halloween costume—or anyone’s Hal- I immediately groaned out loud. done during a time when black people loween costume—behind her back or It’s problematic when companies were viewed by those in power — white BOTTOMS to bad to her face? And, if we are going by the trivialize an entire culture for the sake of males — as less than human, and was candy logic of the quote, is it okay to say any- selling a Halloween costume. It’s prob- done by white people, for white people, thing about someone’s cosplay (cos- lematic when a historical woman of col- as a tool of degradation. tume play) outfi t that they wear any or is sexualized and therefore trivialized. Black face has the power to turn other night of the year? Never mind that she has historical sig- black people into caricatures by a group The simple answer: Yes. nifi cance — let’s make a funny pun of her of people with the privilege and is an- The complex answer: Yes, if there is name! other type of Halloween costume that TOPS to basketball something problematic