Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 7-14-2010 The BG News July 14, 2010 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 July 14, 2010" (2010). BG News (Student Newspaper). 8262. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/8262 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. QC FROM BG 91169 92|72 88|66 88165 THIS WEEK'S After being signed with a record •*** A • deal from Famous Group Records, sophomore Quin Conaway is well on his WED THU FRI SAT WEATHER: way to become one of BG's biggest acts. See THE BG NEWS more on PULSE on page 8. SUMMERWEDNESDAY, JULY 14,2010 Volume 104. Issue 160 ESTABLISHED 1920 A daily independent student press serving the campus and surrounding community www.bgviews.com OReg student feedback positive despite changes By Jessica Hanru News Editor New student orientation went from two days to one in an attempt to make the experi- ence easier for visiting families. With orientation ending Friday, reflections on the new program are generally positive, although student interaction was said to be lessened. One mother also said if you Get Si don't liveclosetoBowlingGreen, making the drive to get here in Toledo's Silly Bandz creates national trend with shaped bracelets the morning can be stressful. "Most people will come up ByMaxFilby before orientation to spend the Reporter night, which is still less expen- sive then spending two nights." In 2007, Ben Franklin Crafts in Bowling orientation leader Kristen Green began selling a few packs of colorful Hoover said. rubber bands shaped like animals. Most incoming freshmen Three years later, employees like Tamy usually arrive early, around 8 Ramey are selling 50 packs a day, totaling a.m., and leave by 3 p.m., said around $700 a week. Ramey purchases Hoover. Students and families toys for Ben Franklin Crafts, including can register, obtain necessary Silly Bandz, which now come in all shapes information and materials, get and sizes. their BG1 cards and begin the "We have 20 different styles," Ramey said. advising process, and be done 'We have sea animals, zoo animals and the by the end of the day. alphabet, but the two most popular are the Assistant Dean of Students princess and dog ones." Andy Alt said he has talked Silly Bandz is a business created by with families from a couple of Robert Croak, stationed in Toledo, about hours away to as far as New 30 miles north of the University. Croak was lersey who have opted to stay unavailable for comment. overnight for the convenience In total, the industry created by Silly of being in Bowling Green early Bandz and its competitors are estimated on orientation day. Those too far to do so have the option of doing orientation the day before moving into their resi- dence halls, he said. "I think that our students real- ly enjoyed the experience, espe- cially the students with families here," Sam Killermann. orienta- tion coordinator, said. While incoming freshman Ke'Nesha Hall agreed that she See OREG | Page 2 Local artists, students to shine at regional art show I CLA^^^^^^m ByM.xFllby Reporter The third annual Northwest Ohio Art Show will be held ^ Inly 16 through July 25 at the University's Fine Arts Center **w l Galleries. ^A 1 The art show is open to J fe£ the public and will feature ■ local area talent as well some University students. m Graduate student Tommy % Frank will be showing a globe r shaped ceramic pig, hoping to T win the Best of Show award for the second year in a row. The ■ f pig represents globalization and how countries strive for it, • Frank said. k - The pig also features frac- H t-**- *^^ i tured and disproportional continents including a swol- PHOTO PHOVIOCD BY ARTIST len North America. Frank said ART: Graduate student Tommy Frank shows affection for his work Frank hopes lo win the Best of Show award for the second year in a row he was inspired to make the at this year's Northwest Ohio Art Show pig shaped globe after read- ing "Animal Farm" by George Frank's animal artwork will design of rocks. place for two-dimensional and Orwell. also be accompanied by the "I enjoy painting nature a lot," three-dimensional pieces, Best "It was my first time read- artwork of Bowling Green resi- Beebe said, "its just something of Show, Best Young Artist (18 ing Animal Farm since high dents. Jill Beebe will be show- that sparks my interest." and under) and several honor- school," Frank said about his ing two pieces at the Northwest Both Frank and Beebe able mentions, said University artwork. "Pigs were the clever Ohio Art Show. will be vying for awards and Gallery director Jacqueline ANWIfAFEHl THfBGNEWS animals that dominated the Beebe's artwork includes potential buyers at the art farm, they represent a cultural an acrylic owl titled "Autumn show. Jurors will decide who See ART | Page 2 CAR TALK: Downtown Bowling Green was a haven for fans of classic cars this past bias of greed." Visitor," and an untitled digital will receive first and second Saturday. For more photos see page 10. FORUM NATION SPORTS PEOPLE ON THE STREET ABC Family gets Huge Don't Ask, Don't Tell' under fire Downtown bar perfect for Browns fans What was your big decision' of the week? Cartoonist Sara McGuire sums up the A Republican gay rights group has taken action Campus Quarters Sports Bar and Carryout has become a meeting spot for fans of the Cleveland Browns The bar MORGAN SEIFERT new show on ABC Family, "Huge," with against the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, planning Graduate Student Mental Health Coua her comic raising awareness of the intends on Sunday nights being great for business while fans to take it to federal court with the goal of halting "Whether or not to get another can enjoy watching the game | P»gt 6 country's obesity issue | Paft 4 the policy nationwide | P*q* 5 dog."|fc9«4 N VISIT BGVIEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 Wednesday. July 14.2010 FROM THE FRONT PAGE WWW.BGVIEWS.COM BLOTTER BANDZ FRI..JULY9 Ohio, was cited for underage under From Page 1 the influence of alcohol within the 12:17 A.M. 200 block of N Main St. schoolers all the way to grand- Brittany Bollin. 20, of Bowling parents who come in and buy Green, was cited for drug abuse of MS AM them." less than 100 grams of marijuana Christopher Moore, 22. of Findlay. University junior Katie within the 700 block of E. Napoleon was issued a civil citation for open Dolciato works as a counselor Road container of alcohol within the 100 at a teen adventure camp in block of E. Court St. Cleveland, whereshetradesSilly 1:42 AM Bandz with her campers. This is Two residents within the 700 block 2:23 A.M. where she first got hooked on of E. Napoleon Road reported their Dustin Torres. 21. of Bowling Green. Silly Bandz. laptops stolen. One was a Sony was issued a civil citation for open "It was crazy, when I got there Va.o. contain of alcohol within the 100 block of E. Wooster St. everyone was wearing them 2:29 A.M. and when I visited BG everyone Joel Newton. 22. of Bowling Green. 3:16 A.M. had them loo," Dolciato said. was given a civil citation for disor- Jessica Bayus. of Whitehouse. Ohio. Recently, Dolciato branched derly conduct for public urination was cited for prohibited acts and out and purchased her first underage consumption on East within the 100 block of E. Court St. package of alphabet Silly Wooster Street. Bandz. 249 A.M. "I've always wore a lot of Kathryn Davis. 22. of Sylvania. was 5:44 A.M. bracelets before, but it's just fun cited for operating a vehicle while Donald Elsass. 20, of Powell. Ohio. to collect them and trade them intoxicated/refusal and traffic control was cited for underage under the device within the 300 block of E. influence of alcohol on North Main with whoever," Dolciato said. Wooster St. Street. While some people are just now jumping on the Silly Bandz 10:46 A.M. 305 AM. bandwagon, others are ready Parks and Recreation personnel Melissa Schwmnen. 18. of Defiance. to get off and move on to the reported graffiti on the women's Ohio, was arrested for domestic vio- next fad. restroom door, the maintenance lence on the corner of E. Wooster Megan Pucci discovered Silly garage door and two picnic tables St and Lot 2. Bandz last summer and started at the city park. Complainants also collecting the animal shaped 3:13 A.M. turned in a Next Ultra Shock men's Kyle Syphers. of Avon. Ohio, was mountain bicycle. bracelets. Silly Bandz seemed cited for possession of marijuana really unique up until a couple less than 100 grams on Napoleon 8:28 P.M. months ago. when they became Road. Charles Wood, 47, of Clearwater. too popular, Pucci said. Fla.. was arrested for abusing harm- Although Pucci's jewelry box 3:18 A.M.