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The BG News reflects on notable events from this semester

Racially-charged tweets spawn Call To Action — Oct. 7 After a Twitter user with the handle of @PatFalcon sent a flurry of racially charged tweets aimed at the Black Student Union, the group formed Call to Action, which aims to raise awareness Falcon health center opens — Aug. 19 about diversity. The group formed a The new $5 million center is a collaboration between the University resolution for Undergraduate Student and Wood County Hospital, with plans to improve and expand health services for students. The center offers psychiatric services, radiology, Government asking for support, but it a drive-thru pharmacy and a lab for blood draw and urine analysis. was tabled.

Fracking amendment fails — Nov. 5 The city quashed an amendment to Elizabeth Smart visits University the city charter to ban fracking during — Nov. 5 election day. The city expressed concern Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart spoke on that certain parts of the amendment campus about her nine-month captivity in 2002 and would raise utility rates by 80 percent overcoming the trauma of that experience. Smart’s and harm existing businesses. The visit was meant to inspire students and was part amendment was defeated 3,549 to 1,194 of the “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories” votes. speaker series by University Libraries.

Peregrine Falcon pilfered from Life Sciences Building — Nov. 8 - 13 A 100-year-old taxidermied falcon was stolen from the Life Sciences Building, drawing University terminates regional attention due to the fact that the falcon is the University’s mascot. The falcon was 30 faculty contracts - returned on Nov. 15. Dec. 1 The University cut 30 non-tenure faculty for Fall 2014. An additional 12 were let go on one-year terminal contracts, totalling 42. The University made the cuts due to lower enrollment in certain departments and to boost faculty salaries to stay competitive with other colleges, said Provost Rodney Rogers. Football team wins MAC Championship - Dec. 6 The Falcons upset Northern Illinois University, ranked 14th in the nation, in a landslide victory of 47-27. It was the first time since 1992 that the University won the title. The Falcons face Pitt in the Little Caesar’s Pizza Bowl on Dec. 26. A GLIMPSE INTO THE PAST A GLIMPSE INTO

EXAM SERIES 3: Melt Shoppe opens PLACES TO STUDY after two month delay Staying in to study in residence tables where students can spread out.” need to listen to music.” Restaurant offers Prohibition style decor, milkshakes, malts Waters recommends students study where they will However, the places provided are primarily available halls By Kathryne Rubright be most effective. only to the students who live in the residence halls. Mufleh. There’s no place like home and the saying is true Reporter when studying for finals as well. “In residence halls, they have all the resources “The main lobby is open for anyone but any of the Colleen Jenkins, director of they need right there,” she said. “They can study in upper floors and labs provided are for current residence hospitality, said Melt Shoppe, While some students might live off-campus, there is their rooms or in the lounge, where they can pull up students because their funds paid for those things,” The newly opened Melt Shoppe which opened Tuesday, aims to a big group that lives in the residence halls. These places their laptops and not have to brave the weather.” Waters said. provide spaces where students can study. offers a mix of old and new, with provide fine dining, yet offer She also said that the place a student studies is The halls have taken into consideration that students a Prohibition theme and tablets food everyone can afford. Some of these places include student lounges, com- unique. will be studying, so in order to help they have extended that show guests their options. Melt Shoppe was originally puter labs and classrooms, said Director of Residence quiet hours, Waters said. Life Sarah Waters. “In their room, there might be distractions,” Waters “It’s this idea of taking dif- going to open in October or said. “For some, that might be a perfect place where “We did this to help promote a quiet environment,” ferent elements and creating a “Some have classrooms that are available in the they can get the support they need. They just need to she said. “We hope students do well so they come back fun mix.” said owner Ammar See MELT | Page 5 evening where they can work at,” she said. “These have know what they need to study. For others, they might next spring.”

TODAY VS ALL TIME BEST PARENTS? WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST We compared 2013’s top selling album, Assistant Photo Editor Alyssa OVER BREAK? movie, book and artist single to that of Benes talks about how her “Family vacation.” all time. Check out the full chart with relationship with her parents is a different fun facts from each category friendship rather than a normal M aryah Schmitz in Pulse. | PAGE 6 child-parent relationship. | PAGE 4 Sophomore, Sport Management 2 Wednesday, December 18, 2013 LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA BOWL GAME PREVIEW WWW.BGNEWS.COM

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VS FALCONS panthers FIGHTING FOR A SLICE Falcons prepare for Panthers with new interim coach Adam Scheier Aaron Gordon looks to add another trophy to his award heavy season

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For the second consecutive year, the BG football team will be headed to a At first glance a matchup between 10-3, Mid- postseason bowl game as it faces the University of Pittsburgh American Champion Bowling Green State Panthers in the Little Caesar’s Pizza Bowl, Dec. 26, at Ford and 6-6, University of Pittsburgh looks like a Field in Detroit. mismatch. The 10-3 (7-1) Falcons earned “We are excited to play in anoth- their 2013 bowl bid after defeat- er game against such a quality oppo- ing the then-No. 14 nation- nent,” said Pittsburgh head coach Paul ally ranked Northern Illinois Chryst in a press release. “Bowling Green University Huskies in the was impressive not only in the MAC Mid-American Conference Championship but all season long and Championship game on Dec. 6. we have a competitive game ahead. “It’s an honor to go to a bowl If people look at the schedule Pittsburgh game for the second year in has played and the fact that they had a row,” BG quarterback Matt only the eighth best record in the Johnson said. “And to play a Atlantic Coast Conference it may look BCS team in Pitt, it’s going like an even bigger mismatch. to be a hard task, but we’re They have the 86th ranked scor- really looking forward to ing offense in the country, the 61st the challenge.” ranked passing offense and the This win marked the first 112th ranked rushing offense in the time since 1992 that BG won a country. Those stats seem to play MAC title. right into the Falcons game plan as This will not be the first they have one of the best defenses time that the Falcons will in the country. play a bowl game in Detroit. The Panthers are still a very capa- The 2003 BG football team was ble team and can compete with invited to the Motor City Bowl after the Falcons as they are one of only a 47-27 loss to the Miami University three teams to hold the Florida State RedHawks in the MAC Championship University offense to under 43 points. That is game. BG went on to defeat the not a great stat but when the Seminoles are averag- Northwestern University Wildcats 28-24. ing 53 points a game and have scored 80 points on a “We are thrilled to have the Falcons team that is something to be talked about. back with us this year, after such an They also have beaten the ACC runner-ups Duke outstanding 2013 championship University early in the season by a score of 58-55. season,” said Ken Hoffman, CEO While the ACC has not been a great conference this and executive director of the Little year that Duke team has compiled a 10-3 record just Caesar’s Pizza Bowl. “Their nation- like the Falcons with wins over Virginia Tech, and the ally-ranked 2003 team and their siz- University of Miami. able fan base brought one of the most The most important influence on the game for the exciting games in our bowl’s history Panthers will not be in the stats sheet, it will not be to Detroit.” who will score for the Panthers against the top ranked The Falcons have not won a bowl Falcons defense. It will be their senior defensive tackle game since 2004 when they defeated Aaron Donald who will make the biggest impact on the University of Memphis Tigers the game for them. 52-35 in the GMAC Bowl. Donald was awarded many honors this year as

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Alyssa Benes | THE BG NEWS Ford Field as it awaits Bowling Green and Northern Illinois for the Mid-American Championship on Dec. 6, 2013. The Falcons won the game 47-27 to win their first MAC champion sip since 1992.

for the head coach position players will be suiting up as Preview at Wake Forest University a member of the BG foot- Senior reflects on four From Page 2 this past week. ball program. This game is a spe- “It was kind of difficult, BG has been to three cial one for BG quarter- the first couple of years, not bowls since 2004 includ- back Matt Johnson, who being able to experience [a years of BG Football ing the 2008 GMAC (lost hails from Harrisburg, bowl game],” senior tight- to Tulsa 63-7), the 2009 Pa. Johnson is coming end Alex Bayer said. “So to Humanitarian Bowl (lost into the game with a little go back, especially in my ed for the Little Caesar’s Bowl? the world one more look at to Idaho 43-42) and the motivation after learning last year, and being able to I mean, we lost our coach and how good this team can be. 2012 Military Bowl (lost to that he will be facing the go out and play in another Ethan Easterwood Senior Writer some of his staff, and it isn’t BG turned a lot of heads in San Jose State 29-20). Pittsburgh Panthers on game, it’s exciting.” even a big bowl game, right? larger circles than just the The upcoming bowl Dec. 26. Fans can buy discounted This year is a special oppor- MAC after their trampling game against Pittsburgh “I know a lot of guys tickets and bus tickets for tunity at the Little Caesar’s of Northern Illinois. Larger will be BG’s first foot- on [Pittsburgh’s] team,” the Little Caesar’s Pizza I can honestly remember Bowl game because for the first conferences were thanking ball game without Dave Johnson said. “I played Bowl from the athletic when Bowling Green went 2-9 time in a decade, BG could win the Falcons for not allow- Clawson as the head coach against them in high department website, bgsu- and the fans were calling for 11 games and begin to even up ing NIU to bust their party, since Nov. 28, 2008. school. It’s going to be falcons.com. Clawson’s head. the losing postseason record which means larger confer- Special teams coordina- exciting going up against Follow @BGNewsSports I can honestly remember that currently stands at 4-6. ences were taking notice. tor Adam Scheier will be guys I personally played on Facebook and Twitter when the Falcons went 5-7 and BG also will be facing The Associated Press had taking the head coach- against.” for live updates from the we were all just hoping to fin- Pittsburgh who had a streaky 10 votes for BG to become ing reigns as interim head The bowl game will also Little Caesar’s Pizza Bowl ish at .500. season to finish at 6-6, but nationally ranked. coach after Clawson left be the final time the senior on Dec. 26 at 6 p.m. I can honestly remember Pittsburgh comes from the When many tuned in to losing games due to missed ACC which is an automatic- watch Jordon Lynch extend extra points and last second qualifying conference. This his Heisman campaign, they Chuck Bendarik Trophy, “Lombardi” says it all. All turnovers; however I can also is an opportunity to beat one instead saw a sophomore Pitt Rotary Lombardi Trophy. of the finalists are such remember winning the MAC of the larger conferences and phenom that despite setting From Page 2 The Nagurski is awarded great players. I’m blessed Championship knocking of represent the MAC. defenses on fire all year saw to the nation’s most out- to have been chosen for nationally ranked Northern The Little Caesars Bowl is little attention. Matt Johnson he was named the ACC standing defensive player, this award.” Illinois and Heisman hopeful just as prestigious as any other was not selected for any All- defensive player of the the Bendarik is awarded to This Pittsburgh team Jordon Lynch. non-BCS bowl game, and until MAC honors despite his acco- year, the Outland Trophy the “Defensive Player of the is not to be underesti- I can remember a lot of BG BG goes undefeated, this is lades and school records. winner naming the best Year” and the Lombardi mated, they can and football over the past four likely the best we can hope for, Another game means more offensive or defensive is awarded to the nation’s have competed with years and this year is some- so we may as well appreciate heads to turn. lineman and he was most outstanding lineman some of the best teams thing truly special. For the first the opportunity. The Falcons currently boast named to the First Team or linebacker. and players in the coun- time since 2008-2009, the team A win would make a large the fifth best defense in the All-American team. “I’m just overwhelmed try. Although their stats will appear in back to back difference in next seasons nation, which should give He also earned three even with all of the wonderful don’t jump out like the bowl games, and for the first recruiting, which is likely Pittsburgh quite a handful, more prestigious awards honors from this week,” Falcons stats do the time since 1992, the Falcons to take a hit with Clawson’s even with BG’s interim coach- when he was awarded the said Donald in Pittsburgh Panthers will not be an won the MAC Championship. sudden departure. An 11 ing situation. Nonetheless, it Bronko Nagurski Trophy, press release. “The name easy win by any means. I would say around half of win team, MAC Champions would be naïve for anyone BG’s students weren’t even and Bowl winners says a lot to write off Pittsburgh in the born yet, including quarter- to the next batch of college game, so I guess you’ll just back Matt Johnson. standouts. have to go to Detroit on Dec. Check us out on Twitter @BGNewsSports But why should we be excit- Most importantly it gives 26 to watch.

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Have your own take on today’s People On The Street? Or a suggestion for Anna Babinec Luke Zona Ashley Robinson Nick Braun a question? Give us your Freshman, Sophomore, Sophomore, Senior, feedback at bgnews.com. Gerontology Neuroscience Business Administration Business Rise and fall of great empires similar to University Even in self doubt, in to an entirely new manifes- expressed his distaste for the sonable that those in favor of tation which can be viewed English and revolutionized running the University like keep going forward as better, worse or about my perception of geo-politics. a corporation would have a greg burleson the same. I leaned heavily He said, in response to my predisposed dislike of unions. I’m not sure. Besides, I often Columnist towards decline and fall; after peers not believing Rome had These people continue to CAA SSIE SULLIV N don’t see that I’m working hard all, to dramatically simplify declined and fell, “Those Brits keep the debate alive amid FORUM EDITOR on something unless I’m told. I Of all places to have an aca- this, I challenge any of you to only think that because their a point in time in which the don’t know if that is normal, but demic epiphany, I was sitting point to the Roman Empire empire has, in fact, declined Faculty Association is needed it’s what happens. in a hostel no more than a on a map. and fell. Thinking that is a the most. When people don’t tell me few hundred yards from Loch What I did not realize was I coping mechanism for their Many would consider I’m doing a good job or work- Ness’ northern coast. was not just disagreeing with declining civilization.” an inquiry to where a pub- Out of the three fortune cook- ing hard, I have terrible self- Firstly, no, Marshall my peers and professor on The ramifications of this lic university is spend- ies I had sitting in front of me doubt. I wonder if I’m doing Erickson and I did not find this one issue. In fact, we were are enormous. The differ- ing money to be a natural one night, the first I broke the right thing or if I’m not, I Nessie but we did give it a debating large scale geo-polit- ence in opinion between and commendable service. open said, “All your hard work don’t think what I’m doing is good try. ical perceptions of our sur- my classmates and I was This interest is, however, will pay off.” what I should be doing. More importantly, this roundings and none of us had not based upon academic not shared by any who har- While I shouldn’t be look- The biggest relief I ever get moment didn’t just change any way of adequately grasp- achievement but was, how- bor this preconceived anti- ing into fortune cookies for is when I’m being told that my academic career, but ing the tremendous scale of ever, based upon our soci- union sentiment. Students something to get me out of I’m doing a good job. While it also my outlook on the rest our cultural differences. ety’s differencing philo- are already viewed as clients the sudden funk I was in my seems like I want the atten- of the world. I struggled with this issue sophic approach to ideas like opposed to pupils; do the last night on campus for this tion, I don’t. I just want a little While studying at the horribly. That is, I struggled culture, society and empire. voices which operate against semester, I thought about feedback. University of Sheffield in until that otherwise unevent- This idea, however, the collaboration of students everything I had done. While I have my self-doubt Great Britain, I took a class ful day in Scotland. does not require an ocean and faculty truly have our I have been able to take a few moments where I wonder titled “The Decline and Fall of I was in the hostel talking between members to elicit best interest at heart? steps forward with my life, there why I’m even doing what I’m the Western Roman Empire.” with an Irishman who was different reactions. Take for An establishment, which have been steps backwards that doing, I know somewhere out While conventional wis- about my age. Overlooking instance a common debate at actively attempts to chastise I have had to work around, but there thinks it’s a good job. I dom for nearly 1,500 years his distaste for Ridley Scott’s the University. Long after the those who wish to propagate that’s behind me now. think that’s enough to keep pointed to decline and “Gladiator,” and the obvi- faculty actively pursued and a beneficial environment But these things weigh down me going while I push forward fall, a differencing opinion ous poor taste in film, this voted to be represented by a for students and faculty, on me, along with seeing the to the future. began in 1971 when a tre- man was very intelligent. At union, the last vestiges of this reminds me of a quote from better parts of my life. Don’t let the lack of feedback mendous British historian one point we began discuss- argument refuse to go quietly Sigourney Weaver’s character My grades aren’t stellar and scare you, but keep going. If revolutionized this and all ing my studies and I men- into the night via faculty and in “Avatar.” I am well aware of that. It’s needed, it’s always possible to historical fields. tioned the conflicting debate administration alike. “They’re [peeing] on us something that I will improve tweak what you have to. That’s My British professor and with my peers. What resulted This issue is raised with without even the courtesy of in the upcoming semester, something I need to tell myself peers strongly felt in favor is among the most brilliant regularity in this very forum calling it rain.” with a few other things, like not a bit more. of this new opinion which comments I have ever heard. and is almost comically ste- running myself ragged when I believes Rome did not decline Without thinking for even reotypical when you consider Respond to Greg at don’t have to. Respond to Cassie at and fall but instead, morphed a moment, this Irishman the circumstances. It is rea- [email protected] But why did this quote hit me? [email protected] Parents still best friends, offer support Jim Tressel should coach football team

Luckily, my dad gave me need a little bit more time to Anthony Pinto “Finding a replacement being filled every home game. a few ideas and I was able to figure things out. Others are Guest Columnist Think of Tressel hiring some- Alyss a Benes get some more studying in perfectly fine without asking is of utmost body underneath him to take Columnist before going to bed without their parents for guidance. My name is Anthony “Tony” over after he has brought the hurting my neck too much. It’s not like I completely Pinto and I am a 1980 gradu- importance. There are University to another level. I talked to both my parents ignored my parents in high ate from Bowling Green State Think of the University not only later that day, apologizing for school. In fact, I was closer to University. many of us who want being ranked high, but fighting I called my parents at 12:30 waking them up so late at my parents than most of my I graduated with a major for a National Championship. a.m. one night this week night/early in the morning. friends were to theirs. Back in broadcast journalism and to come back for a Think of people around the because I had no idea what Both of them had the same then, I just didn’t appreci- a minor in management and homecoming. ” country saying, “Ohio, those to do. answer: “It’s okay. That’s ate the fact that they were marketing. I am a very loyal are good people.” I’ve been dealing with what we’re here for.” doing and telling me what University alumnus. I want to After I graduated from the some pretty bad neck pain My parents are two of the they knew was best, based on thank President Mary Ellen come back for a homecoming, University, I spent two years recently and this morning, it coolest people on the planet what they had experienced in Mazey for taking the raise go to a bowl game, who want back home in the Cleveland got to the point where it was and two of my best friends. their own lives. she recently received from the University to not only be area. Then I went to Louisville, nearly unbearable. I’m close to both of them and I don’t talk to my parents the University and giving it ranked academically, but also KY, for six months, then Italy for After sitting hunched over incredibly thankful for that. every day because I know that towards scholarships. be a force in sports. a month, then Newport Beach, all day studying, my neck Without them, I really don’t as much as I love them and What a great gesture. We Sports should not be a pri- Calif. for eight years covering was so tight and hurt so bad know what I’d do. they love me, I live on my own seem to live in a society today ority in life, but, it is a big part the 11 western states, and then that it was giving me one of Though I feel bad about and we all need some space. driven by money, greed and of American culture. I was transferred to Atlanta for the worst headaches I’ve had waking them up this morn- However, I don’t hesitate to stature. I applaud Mazey. And, because it is a big part 16 years where I covered the in a long time. ing, I don’t feel bad about ask- call or text them when I have a I also want to compliment of American culture, it is a big seven southern states and now, I had absolutely no idea ing them for help or advice funny story or find something Mazey by again saying, “thank part of our lives. Having said almost five years in Dallas. And what to do. I tried looking if I need it. It really is help- that relates to an inside joke. you” for reaching out to the this, it would be nice to see every place I’ve gone, people it up online, but that wasn’t ful getting the perspective of Parents really can be our alumni. It is also to my under- the University aggressively love people from Ohio. We are helpful. someone that is older than best friends and still be our standing that Mazey had a big pursue Jim Tressel. special. My dad has some pretty you and has been through parents. They’re there to love part in keeping hockey going Tressel is an Ohio native I want to “thank you” again, serious back problems, so I more in life. and support us and help us at the University. When I was who has a great track record for what Mazey did to promote figured he might have a few I remember my parents the best that they can when at the University, nobody in recruiting and in helping the University in a positive way. ideas that could help me saying that one day I’d real- we need it. messed with BG hockey. We and educating individuals. I know there may be some out. I knew both my par- ize that they really do know I love being so close to my were a power. Thank you for He has had a great career at obstacles to overcome. Nobody ents would be asleep, so I what they’re talking about. parents. Though most of my keeping the sport that put the Youngstown State University is perfect in life. Work with could only hope one of them Honestly, I wish I would’ve friends are here at school, University on the map. and at Ohio State University. the NCAA. However, people would wake up. Thankfully, realized that sooner, it’s really nice to go home to Mazey, may I make a sound I am seeking your sup- deserve a chance. Tressel my dad did. though, at 20, I can say that my family, who are some- suggestion? Dave Clawson port in asking our Director of deserves that chance. Grab I felt absolutely hor- I’ve realized it before some times the best friends any- has elected to leave the Athletics to highly consider him now before another MAC rible about waking him up of my friends that are older one could ask for. University for another school. pursuing Tressel. school does. because it also woke my than I am. Finding a replacement is of I want this program to go mom up, and both of them There’s nothing wrong with Respond to Alyssa at utmost importance. There forward and not backward. Respond to Pinto at have to be up early for work. it, either way. Some people [email protected] are many of us who want to Think of that stadium [email protected]

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ALYSSA BENES | THE BG NEWS MELT SHOPPE is a newly-opened restaurant on North Main Street with a Prohibition theme that allows guests to build their own orders.

that’s rare,” said Logan MELT Buck, a graduate assistant BAILIE WARD | THE BG NEWS From Page 1 at the University. this map designates the specified areas on campus where people can smoke. Milkshakes and malts November, Jenkins said. are also featured. have a new smoking policy.’” “As far as construction Mufleh said Roger’s SMOKE Faculty and staff will have and things like that we kept Drugstore used to occupy From Page 1 to be role models for students getting our dates pushed some of the space where when enforcing the policy, back,” Jenkins said. Melt Shoppe is. feedback from people who Carr said. Jenkins said Melt Being able to get a milk- are happy about the policy, If someone doesn’t go to Shoppe features a shake at a drugstore is Ginsburg said. a designated area when “construction menu” “part of the American cul- Smokers will no longer be asked, they may be reported which allows guests to ture that has somewhat able to walk around when to human resources if they build their own orders. faded,” Mufleh said. smoking; the designated are faculty or staff and to the Macaroni and cheese “We have a lot of inter- areas will include a stash-in- dean of students if they are and grilled cheese can be esting places to eat [down- ash and a sign with links to a students. made with a variety of town]” said Barbara Ruland, website telling people of the “If people are obstinate meats and cheeses, from executive director of policy and about options at and don’t want to be part basic to expensive. Downtown Bowling Green. the University for getting help of the greater community, Melt Shoppe also offers Melt Shoppe will be to quit, Ginsburg said. People more action would have to be salads, roasted chicken, another unique, non-chain can also smoke in their cars. taken,” Carr said. deep fried chicken and restaurant, Ruland said. Vanderberg said she’s never Though the policy isn’t New York strip steak. Since it isn’t a chain, been asked to move or stop meant to deter people from Many of the ingredients customers can help to smoking but said she would if smoking in general or make for these foods come from shape the menu. someone asks her to. them quit, sophomore the local area. “It’s very interactive “I think [the ban] is a posi- Madison Dinardo said “it def- “I was intrigued by the through social media and tive move because it protects initely feels like they’re trying opportunity to capture the our in-house tablets,” those from being exposed to to push us to stop smoking.” movement toward locally- Mufleh said. secondhand smoke who don’t “It’s definitely a personal sourced produce [and] The tablets can feature want to be exposed to second- decision,” she said. “One, it’s ingredients,” Mufleh said. items, but they can also be hand smoke,” Ginsburg said. not their business, and two, if “We’re sourcing as much used to take suggestions Junior Joe Daugherty was they say they’re pushing health as we can within a local for new ingredients. smoking with Vandenberg they should have more healthy parameter.” Guests had positive and said he thinks “smok- options ... You can’t smoke, but This includes getting things to say about Melt ers should be considerate of you can drink this coke.” local poultry, meats and Shoppe once it opened. people who don’t want smoke While there is no exact plan cheeses. Mufleh tries to “The food was very good. blown in their face.” to make the University health- maintain a 30 to 45 mile They have a few kinks to He said it’s understandable ier, Carr said she personally radius for obtaining work out with the timing, that people don’t want smoke thinks the next step would be ingredients. but it was very good and I near them, but it’s “just sad it to increase the amount of fit- “Our menu is tied to the think it’ll improve,” said has to be a ban.” ness options on campus. seasons,” Mufleh said. Chrissy Jones. As for enforcement, Carr The University will review While the restaurant is Ruland hasn’t been to said it’s supposed to be a the smoking policy after it looking to get more local Melt Shoppe yet, but she is community effort. has been in effect for a year, beers on tap, some cus- looking forward to it. “It’s going to take a little Carr said. Right now, there is tomers enjoyed the drinks “It’s got a focus on bit of time for people to be more information about the prepared for them. cheese and ice cream, ALYSSA BENES | THE BG NEWS comfortable with that,” she policy, about quitting and a “They know how to two things I really like,” THE UNIVERSITY placed stickers on doors and sidewalks informing the campus said. “I hope people would be map of the designated areas community about the smoking ban, which goes into effect Jan. 1. make an old fashioned, she said. comfortable saying, ‘Hey, we on the University website. meccabg.com Many of our - Air Conditioning - Garbage Disposals 419.353.5800 Apartments - Carports - Washer & Dryer Check us out 1045 N. Main St. Bowling Green, OH 43402 Feature: - Dishwashers - On BGSU Shuttle Route on Facebook! THE PULSE Wednesday, December 18, 2013 6 Current vs. Classics Alumnus lands dream job TOP MOVIE OF 2013 TOP MOVIE OF ALL TIME “IRON MAN 3” DIRECTOR: Shane Black at NASA ACTORS: Robert Downey Jr., Gweneth Paltrow Sandifer attributes success to University GROSS: $408,992,272 *Information according to IMDb By Geoff Burns “AVATAR” Pulse Editor DIRECTOR: James Cameron ACTORS: Sam Worthington, Zoe The sky is not the limit for alumnus Carl Sandifer. Saldana Sandifer graduated from the University in 2005 with GROSS: $760,505,847 a bachelor’s in applied mathematics currently works for *Information according to IMDb NASA serving as the Planning Lead for the Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) Program Office Management Team, which works to deliver radioisotope power systems (RPS) to NASA missions. A few of the missions Sandifer TOP ALBUM OF 2013 TOP ALBUM OF ALL TIME has been a part of were The Voyager and Curiosity Mars, which are both powered by RPS and don’t require sun- “THE 20/20 EXPERIENCE” light to operate. Sandifer said working for NASA is a dream come true RECORD LABEL: RCA Records ARTIST: Justin Timberlake and he always wanted to do something that allowed FIRST WEEK SALES: $968,000 him to connect to space in some way, whether being an *Information according to Billboard astronaut, providing navigation or supporting the development of future space missions. “Working for the programing office that generates RPS “THRILLER” systems that integrated into space craft to do deep space RECORD LABEL: Epic Records missions and explore the solar systems is the coolest ARTIST: Michael Jackson thing in the world for me,” Sandifer said. “It’s nice to feel FIRST WEEK SALES: $1,000,000 like I’m contributing to some of those questions we have *Information according to Billboard as a human race that we’ve always wanted to know about things in our solar system.” Sandifer worked toward his degree at the University while supporting his child and was involved with Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. He also met his falcon flame during his time at the University, whom he is currently married TOP BOOK OF 2013 TOP BOOK OF ALL TIME to. He said his time spent at the University helped him prepare for essentials in what he currently does at NASA. “INFERNO” “The actual fundamentals and how to manipulate AUTHOR: Dan Brown equations really made it [possible] to excel at NASA,” PUBLISHER: Doubleday Publishing COPIES SOLD: Roughly 600,000 See NASA | Page 9 copies sold during first two weeks *Information according to Amazon

“A TALE OF TWO CITIES” MEDIA reviews AUTHOR: Charles Dickens “THE HOBBIT: THE PUBLISHER: Chapman & Hall Publishing DESOLATION OF COPIES SOLD: 200,000,000 *Information according to AOL SMAUG” Movie | Grade: A- ** The Bible and The Quran are the most distributed throughout the world By Kendra Clark In Focus Editor

TOP SINGLE OF 2013 TOP SINGLE OF ALL TIME Like many other “Lord of the Rings” geeks, I have been waiting for “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” to “THRIFT SHOP” come out ever since I watched the first of the three “Hobbit” movies a year ago. ARTIST: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis I am very happy to report that I was not disappointed ALBUM: “The Heist” at all. The Dwarves in the movie were just as funny and COPIES SOLD: 5.77 million in 2013 *Information according to Billboard personable as the first movie. They had their happy, sad and funny moments as the movie progressed. And let me **“Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke was the top single released in 2013 with 1.44 million tell you, the action was worthy of all the other “Lord of the copies sold.“Thrift Shop” was released in Rings” movies, showing epic Legolas action on the bow 2012, but out sold “Blurred Lines” in 2013 and arrow. I have to say one of my favorite parts of the movie was “WHITE CHRISTMAS” watching Gandalf actually use his magic. In the other ARTIST: Bing Crosby movies, the viewer doesn’t get to see that much action ALBUM: “White Christmas” come from his staff. However, when Gandalf goes to Dol COPIES SOLD: More than 50 million *Information according to Billboard See HOBBIT | Page 9 University classrooms open to beliefs, controversial subjects Students voice opinions in class more freely than in high school

By Kathryne Rubright Ghose is a philosophy and psychology major. Pulse Reporter She said much of philosophy has a basis in religion, but that often isn’t talked about much College can be a time of exposure to new beliefs, because religion can be “a touchy subject.” ANTHONY MALINAK | THE BG NEWS but not everyone agrees on who should expose Julie Barnes, executive associate dean of the students to those beliefs. College of Arts and Sciences, said classes on FRESHMAN MATT Katzenmayer decorates his room with lights and a tree during the holidays to make it feel like home. “I think [professors] should actually talk the Bible as literature can be uncomfortable for about more than they do,” said sophomore some students. Sarah Ghose. “If you’re a very devout person and you take Students decorate room for holidays, She said while restrictions on what can be that class, you may disagree with viewing the discussed might be appropriate in high schools, Bible as literature,” Barnes said. there isn’t such a need for restrictions in college. However, there are other controversial top- personalize space to relieve stress Sophomore Rob Muniak had a similar ics that might cause tension between people opinion on the difference between appropri- during class. By Amber Petkosek mirror,” she said. Social Media Editor ate discussions during high school or college Muniak said, “touchy topics like abortion” Waters said it is also common for her to classes. should generally be avoided, although what he see miniature trees if the students celebrate “I feel like in college it’s fine to share personal finds appropriate depends on the situation. From miniature Christmas trees to USB light- Christmas. beliefs. College professors should be allowed to Classroom discussions can be an issue when up Menorahs, decorating for the holiday season “One of the cool things I’ve seen is there say more than high school [teachers].” they are not relevant to the class, Barnes said. is something some students take very seriously. are so many small things that plug into a USB Muniak said by the time of college, stu- “In general, students register for a class to Sarah Waters, director of Residence Life, said drive,” Waters said. “So students will plug in a dents should be strong enough in their own learn a certain body of knowledge,” Barnes said. she sees many students decorate their rooms flashing snowman or I’ve even actually seen a beliefs that they are not too influenced by “Faculty is obligated to deliver that content.” with different things. USB menorah that lights up.” what professors tell them. Senior Dillon Steiger felt that when he “What I see most is students will get colored Freshman Matt Katzenmayer said being “In my philosophy classes I wish they would lights, and they will hang them around their discuss more religion,” Ghose said. See DISCUSS | Page 9 window or maybe drape them around the See ROOMS | Page 9 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Wednesday, December 18, 2013 7 THE BG NEWS PICKS OF THE WEEK THE BG NEWS SUDOKU This is the end of the semester. We have reached the end. Thanks for checking in every week to see our editors’ picks.

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BG One last go! #RollAlong. Clawson or no Clawson we still have This should be no problem after the Go Falcons! Matty J #ROLLALONG. conference championship. vs. Pittsburgh BG -5 BG 32, Pitt 14 BG 37, Pitt 21 BG 50, NIU 15 BG 25, Pitt 14 Huskies are going to take out their Jordan is about to be pretty angry As much as I like to see Jordan Good luck. #23Northern Illinois anger on the Aggies. with that MAC runner-up and 3rd Lynch crying, I think they got this. vs. Utah State place heisman.

NIU -1.5 NIU 34, USU 30 NIU 42, USU 2 NIU 52, USU 14 NIU 30, USU 28 #5 Stanford Bay Area > Michigan. MSU defense is the real deal and the Their win against OSU was la la la. PAC-12 is worse than the Big Ten well deserved. I hope they beat vs. #4 Michigan State actually. Stanford. Stanford -4.5 SUDOKU Stan 33, MSU 22 To play: Complete the grid MSU 28, Stan 20 MSU 35- Stan 32 Stanford 12, MSU 7 so that every row, column #1 Florida State Auburn is going to make Jameis Jameis Winston is a god, nothing I want Auburn to win but I want to I don’t know. and every 3 x 3 box contains Winston. more. win the pick ‘em. vs. #2 Auburn the digits 1 to 9. There is no guessing or math involved. FSU -8.5 Auburn 34, FSU 28 FSU 50, Auburn 35 Auburn 20, FSU 17 Just use logic to solve FSU 32, Auburn 24 Clemson is still hella over Ohio State sucks. We honestly deserve to lose after Go bucks! #12 Clemson ranked. the MSU game, but I don’t have vs. #7 Ohio State the heart to pick Clemson. Ohio State -2.5

OSU 21, CU 18 CLEM 33, OSU 21 OSU 30, CU 15 OSU 15, CU 14 I’m a Duke basketball but why not Johnny Football. Because they’re better. #24 Duke Dook sucks! cheer for their football team plus I vs. #21 Texas A&M hate Johnny Manziel. Texas A&M -11.5 A&M 49, Duke 7 Duke 21 , A&M 20 A&M 35, Duke 0 A&M 16, Duke 5 Overall record 49-17 42-24 48-18 36-30 DEALS Leaders’ influence in city, campus impact lives From Page 5 tive director of Downtown The BG News recognizes people enacting or making progress on change in community Bowling Green. This includes promoting discounts through social media, or through downtown-wide events such as Small Business Saturday, which was Nov. 30. The event promoted David Jackson Daniel Gordon shopping at local business- President of the Faculty Jeff Nelson Mary Ellen Mazey Faith Yingling es, with a chance to win gift First Ward Council member, Director of the University University President Director of Wellness Association University graduate student certificates to restaurants bookstore Under her watch, the administration Yingling has helped the Wellness Jackson has led the opposition to Gordon organized community and shops. Downtown the administration’s 115 faculty cuts Nelson has helped lower book has cut 115 faculty positions throughout Connection and Student Wellness Bowling Green gave out improvement committee meetings prices for students by bringing in a in the past year. By organizing silent the year. The administration maintains Network host panels on sexual assault $1,000 in gift certificates, to address east-side issues after the book rental company that will make that the cuts were necessary to keep and mental illness. She has also used protests and marches, the Faculty rezoning issue in February. Since which Ruland said will Association has sustained the mes- more books available to students to costs down for students in a time of actors and plays to illustrate the seri- those, council has bought Ridge rent for less. dwindling state funds. Mazey also froze ousness of sexual assault and rape and draw more business since sage that the cuts will degrade a School to turn into a green space people will be spending University education. a tuition for next year and donated her helped to host eating disorder aware- and examined ways to make Bowling $50,000 bonus to scholarships. ness week this past spring. more time there spending Green a more bike-friendly town. “It will control cost for students their award money. as far as stretching budgets and the “We are facing changing demo- “I’m proud of the work our For Keeps, a gift shop overall cost of college will be more graphics and a recovering economy,” “The issues we talked about ... are organization is doing to fight faculty located on Main Street, “These meetings are a means of affordable,” Nelson said. Mazey said in an email. “But we are overarching,” Yingling said. “I think cuts, and continuing to do so next exploring these issues,” Gordon said. up to these challenges — our goal is to participated in the event semester,” Jackson said. it’s important to bridge our campus “The most important thing you can do provide a quality, affordable education resources and community resources and owner Amy Craft for someone is improve their quality with nationally recognized academic and work together on these issues.” said business will remain of life.” programs. Is it easy? No, but we are steady as usual. making progress.” “It’s not a real dra- matic drop in business because we’re so busy until Christmas,” Craft said. Both residents and students are drawn to the Vera Bradley and Alex & Ali products the store offers, driving its business. Kevin Lewis Dave Clawson For Keeps also updates its Alexandra Lahey Barbara Ruland President of Black Student Football head coach Facebook page with special President of FORCE Executive Director of Union, University student promotions when it gets Downtown Bowling Green After a 2-10 season in 2010, As President of Feminists Lewis led the formation of Call Clawson took the football team to its new products, Craft said. Ruland is responsible for pro- Organization Raising Consciousness To Action after a second outburst of first MAC Championship since 2003. Aside from local dis- moting and coordinating special Jill Carr and Empowerment, she has begun racially charged tweets in October. Led by Quarterback Matt Johnson, counts and deals, The events downtown such as Black Vice President for working to stop the sexist signs The group revived the discussion Student Affairs the Falcons won their first confer- Melt Shoppe had its grand on Wooster Street during opening Swamp Arts Festival, Winterfest and of diversity issues on campus and Carr headed the committee that ence title in more than 20 years. The opening Tuesday, which weekend. She has also helped with Classics on Main Car Show. She also pushed the Undergraduate Student helped to write the Clean Air Policy, a team also went to three bowl games Ruland hopes will spawn Bathroom Safari and hosted Take helps market downtown shops to Government and University adminis- campus-wide smoking ban that will go in five years. more interest in visiting Back the Night. bring in more business. tration to take a stand with them. into effect Jan. 1. downtown. “It’s different down- “One of the things I really liked “The exposure that the football “It’s important for students to “In no way was this just my work,” town when the students with BG ever since I came here was “The works that’s been done can’t team has brought the University lead change,” Lahey said. “I hope Carr said. “From the standpoint of aren’t here, but it’s not like events like these not only heighten it’s distinctive sense of place,” Ruland be contributed to one person,” Lewis promoting good health ... this policy has helped all areas across campus,” we roll up the sidewalks,” awareness ... but make more tangible said. “We want to keep BG a place said. “Without every piece of the was developed to benefit everyone in said Jason Knavel, assistant athletic changes on campus.” people want to come to.” puzzle, it wouldn’t work.” the University community.” director. 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June September 5 7 Brooke Pleger Matt Johnson finishes earns starting seventh at quarterback NCAA National spot with win Championships over Kent State

Hockey travels to Pittsburgh Women’s basketball to play ranked opponent Falcons will participate in the Three Rivers Classic Dec. 27, 28 Falcons travel to Indiana to play against number 12 ranked Purdue

By Corey Krupa of 8-8-4 and 6-6-2 in con- 0-2-0 in conference play. By Tara Jones Challenge by a score of 78-99 the Iona Tipoff Tournament, Reporter ference play. They beat tournament Reporter on Dec. 5. Purdue will face and at Ohio State in the Boston College has an opponent Robert Morris Green Bay in Wisconsin on Basketball Hall of Fame The Falcons ice hockey overall record of 10-4-2 5-4 on Nov. 1. The BG women’s basketball Dec. 18 before its match with Challenge. team will have the week and has a 6-1-1 conference BG is coming off a 4-4 team will take on its third Big the Falcons. The Falcons added three off before playing in the record. tie in overtime this past Ten opponent this season on BG took on the University neutral site wins from early Three Rivers Classic on Boston College is led by Saturday night against Sunday, Dec. 22. The Falcons of Michigan as part of the tournament play against Dec. 27-28. its head coach Jerry York, Michigan Tech. The will travel to Indiana to Iona Tipoff Tournament on Michigan, Old Dominion The tournament who was the head coach Falcons erased a two-goal take on a nationally ranked Nov. 8. The Falcons defeated and Monmouth. BG’s only will be played at the for BG during their 1984 deficit in the final three Purdue team at 12 p.m. the Wolverines by a score of loss of the season came to CONSOL Energy Center in NCAA championship sea- minutes of the third peri- The Boilermakers are 63-52 in New York. Marist in the Hall of Fame Pittsburgh. Boston College, son. He has more than od in the WCHA week- 7-2 overall on the season Just a few weeks later, Challenge on Nov. 22 by a Penn State University and 900 wins as a head coach end finale. BG received and are ranked 18th in the the Falcons traveled to score of 60-74. Robert Morris University during his career and has goals from skaters Mark nation. Purdue has picked Columbus for the Basketball Before heading to Purdue, will also be in the two-day won four NCAA cham- Cooper, Dajon Mingo, up three home wins against Hall of Fame Challenge, the Falcons will welcome tournament. pionships with Boston Ben Murphy and Bryce Ball State, Belmont and where they would go on to Massachusetts to the Stroh On Dec. 27, Boston College including a 2012 Williamson in the tying IPFW. The Boilermakers face Ohio State. Bowling Center on Dec. 19 to make College will face BG at championship. effort. Sophomore goal- added four road or neutral Green defeated the Buckeyes up a game postponed due 4:30 p.m. and Penn State Robert Morris won the tender Tommy Burke made site victories as well. They on their home court 64-52. to weather. will face Robert Morris at inaugural Three Rivers a career high 43 saves. defeated IUPUI, Toledo Like the Boilermakers, To conclude the month of 7:30 p.m. Classic tournament title The Falcons went 1 for 3 and Kansas on the road the Falcons are undefeat- December, the Falcons will The weekend competi- this past year, defeat- on the power play and 2 for and beat TCU at the 2013 ed at home. BG has only return to the Stroh Center tion will be the first non- ing Miami (OH) in the 4 on the penalty kill. With Hardwood Tournament of played two home games on Dec. 29 as they face Saint conference games for the championship game. The the tie, the Falcons earned Hope in Mexico. this season, but picked up Francis University follow- Falcons since playing Ohio Colonials have an overall three of a possible four Purdue suffered their first wins for both. ing the Purdue game. The State on Oct. 29. record of 2-10-2 and are points on the weekend. The loss in that same tournament, The Falcons defeated SFU game will also be the The consolation and winless on the road this Falcons scored a total of falling to Stanford 69-86. Niagara on Nov. 15 and Falcons’ last non-conference championship games will season. seven goals this past week- The Boilermakers’ most UW-Milwaukee on Dec. 8. opponent before beginning be played Saturday, Dec. 28 Penn State skates into end at the John MacInnes recent loss came to Duke in BG is also undefeated in true Mid-American Conference at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. the series with a 3-9-1 Student Ice Arena against Cameron Indoor Stadium road games, picking up wins play on Jan. 4 against Buffalo BG has an overall record overall record and are Michigan Tech. as part of the Big Ten/ACC at Butler, at Iona as part of at the Stroh. WWW.BGNEWS.COM PULSE Wednesday, December 18, 2013 9

I needed people to help me “Even as a freshman he NASA out, he was one of the first was more focused and seri- The TheDaily Daily Crossword Crossword Fix Fix From Page 6 people in line to help me out,” ous than other students,” Sandifer said. “I got a very Monago said. “He was always Jackson said. “Carl knew 1 New England school with a sound, quality education for a very helpful, caring, engag- why he was in college and he campus in the French Alps 2 Indelibly me at BG and as a result I was ing and ... with all of those wasn’t going to blow it party- 3 Peachy-keen able to have a very successful things going on he was trying ing and drinking because he 4 Cooperstown's Mel 5 Evolved into opportunity at NASA.” to help others.” was on a mission to graduate 6 Juan's "some" Emily Monago, director of James Jackson, director of the and I’m pretty proud.” 7 Laundry challenge the Office of Multicultural Gateway to College Program Sandifer said he enjoys his 8 Seminoles' sch. 9 Certain leaf beetle's target Affairs, was Sandifer’s advis- at Owens Community College, time at NASA and would not 10 Became anxious er through a scholarship pro- said when he was teach- trade it for anything else. 11 Report on the site of the Humpty-Dumpty tragedy? gram and said he was a stu- ing an extended orientation “I definitely wake up in the 12 Candy heart message dent who stood out because class aimed at trying to keep morning excited about coming 13 "__ in China": John minority students focused in the next day to support my Adams opera 39 Mag wheels? of his maturity and willing- 18 Makes sound 41 Like a bump ness to take the extra step in on school, Sandifer instantly team in really cool challenges,” 23 So to speak on a log getting things done. became involved and ended Sandifer said. “If you can plan 25 Cause of a sudden 45 __ curls withdrawal 47 Accepts, as a “I remember when I was up becoming the student facil- things out strategically, you can 27 Shallot relatives resolution writing my dissertation and itator for the class. really get things done.” 28 Dog-ear, e.g. 49 Eye-popping shirt 30 Hoping to score 50 __ Rouge 32 Valuable rock nos. 51 Tumult 33 Rock with promise 52 Manet's medium artificial tree. “It was mainly me,” he 34 Drama about Trigger? 54 Bring up to speed 36 Tuba player's mantra? 55 Race site for ROOMS Sophomore Rodrigo said. “One of my suitemates 38 Suds holder 300+ years From Page 6 Patterson decorated not only is Jewish so I made sure to 56 Rounded hand-tool parts his room, but also the com- include some Hanukkah 1 '90s-'00s first baseman 41 Autobiography? 59 Rock band? an avid decorator when he mon room in his suite. stuff as well.” Martinez 42 Unwanted growth 63 Previous to lived at home, he had to find “In my room I’ve got the lit- Waters said one of the big 5 Batter like the wind 43 One born unfree 64 IRA part: Abbr. 11 Best in a game 44 Beaver's expletive? 65 Dockworker's gp. a way to do the same at the tle ornament wall sticks, and concerns of Residence Life 14 Whole thing, or its part 45 Antarctic phenomena University. I’ve got a mini Christmas tree,” when it comes to decorations 15 Maroon 46 They can make good 16 Old ring leader? impressions “I go crazy and all out at he said. is making sure they meet 17 Article about a bottle 48 Start to get going home. I’ve got the whole In the common area the safety requirements of whiskey? 50 Seriously involved 19 Bar in the shower 53 Antarctic phenomenon musical light show, and the Patterson has lights strung in the Community Living 20 Blowup cause 57 Get going 25-foot snowman,” he said. “I around the white board as Standards. 21 Prefix with bound 58 Downwind needed to keep myself occu- well as two poles decorated “We know that students 22 Loud salute 60 Put in service 24 Bird's-eye view provider 61 Service-related: Abbr. pied while I was here, and to to look like a present. like to personalize their 26 Folksy 62 Essay for grammar class? remind myself of home, and “I love decorating,” space and make it feel like 29 Bar in the kitchen 66 That niña 31 Composer/ 67 Faddish make myself more comfort- Patterson said. “It’s kind of home, and if that means conductor Boulanger 68 King with a notable nape able while I’m here.” a stress reliever, especially decorating for various holi- 32 Macy's competitor 69 King of Spain In Katzenmayer’s room, when it comes time for finals.” days, students are permitted 35 Black, to Jacques 70 Den piece 37 Hardly a back rd. 71 They evolved from wasp-like he has lights strung around When it came to decorat- to have decorations accord- 40 Walked ancestors the room as well as differ- ing, Patterson was the one ing to the Community Living ent light up figurines and an who did all the decorating. Standards,” she said.

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