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By Adam Gretsinger Feb. 10 and 11. The convention, though fo- The event’s main feature was its “Dealers “Dragonball,” “Pokemon” and “Jojo’s Bizarre Copy Chief cused on the community around anime and Room & Artists Alley,” held in the ballroom for Adventure.” Fans could also buy Pocky and Japanese media, also caters to audiences of general access from 11 a.m. til 8 p.m. on Sat- other Japanese snacks. Bowling Green is a fair distance away from San video games, comic books and Western film urday, and til 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. A staple of Joe Peters, one of the vendors, said he Diego, where America’s most famous comic and TV properties. many fan conventions, the event gave various makes all his income by selling such mate- convention is held yearly; for those unwilling The convention, organized by Anime business that sell niche community merchan- rials at conventions through his business, to make the trip, the University has a conven- in Northwest , drew a varied audience dise a condensed space to sell wares to attract Otaku Joe’s. tion of its own. of adults, teenagers and accompanying customers. “It’s a hard job,” he said, explaining he Animarathon XVI was held in various parts children from surrounding areas, including Businesses selling Japanese anime and does not often make enough to pay for living of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union from Toledo and Grand Rapids, Michigan. related merchandise were greatly represented. expenses. “I’m not rich, but I’m getting by.” Multiple vendors sold season DVD box sets Peters, who has sold at Animarathon for of translated anime shows in large troughs the last 6 years, said one of the main chal- that could rival a store’s entire collection, lenges he faces is the competition from other RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL while others offered similar content in more businesses and vendors, especially those who rare formats, such as in LaserDiscs. Others do business online. Different competitors offered stacks of figurines, plushies, posters and wall scrolls inspired by properties such as Animarathon continued on page 12

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Jared Svoboda, Jr., BGSU Visit our model CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK OR YOUTUBE 419-352-0164 FORUM February 12, 2018 | PAGE 3 Reversing Snapchat’s update PEOPLEON THESTREET By Stepha Poulin the people who I’ve snapped most recently. word via PHONE, not email. 6. Forum Editor Those people might be the people I talk to Prove you’re not a robot by clicking What is your ideal Valentine’s the most, but I also already know what most pictures of ghosts. of my best friends are doing regardless of the 7. Snapchat will ask you for your number Day date? Is the latest Snapchat update really that bad? app. I have to scroll down through old chats at this point. Don’t sweat it, though. You’re It’s not necessarily the worst up- to view acquaintances’ stories. already using Snapchat filters that track your date an app has gotten (like Instagram’s Fret not, fellow Snapchat users. There is facial structure. What’s the worst they can do decision to not show posts chronologi- a way to get rid of this hideous update. Just with your number? cally), but this Snapchat update definitely follow these steps. 8. You’ll receive a text from Snapchat with deserves the backlash it has received. 1. Delete the app a confirmation code. Put that code in the app. “Out to dinner, The update gave the app a complete The Appstore will warn you that all 9. Choose your new password. Try not then ice skating.” visual and operational overhaul. Rather data will be deleted, but it’s no big deal. to forget it. than having all your stories in one place, All your snaps and contacts will still be 10. Re-open the app, and the old Snap- there is now one place for your inbox and synched to your account. chat has returned! stories. If you aren’t mutual friends with 2. Open your phone settings. Go to Snapchat is easily one of my favorite someone on Snapchat, like a celebrity, iTunes and App Stores, then turn off “auto- apps, but you shouldn’t fix something that then their story will appear on the “Dis- matic downloads” for Apps and Updates. isn’t broken. There are a lot of features cover” page. 3. Re-download Snapchat Snapchat could have that would be useful, What really grinds my gears is the fact Leave a 1-star review while you’re doing like sending notifications when a streak MIKE KOPCHU that stories aren’t really in chronological this step. Maybe Snapchat will get the memo is about to end. This update seemed too Sophomore, Business Administration order now. I like being able to see what my that this update is utter garbage. drastic for an app that has already changed friends are up to in the original chronologi- 4. Type your username -- BUT DON’T so much since its inception. cal order the app used to have. LOG IN! Tap on “Forgot your password?” So, get out there and complain. Leave The new update really makes stalking 5. Now, Snapchat will ask you how you horrible 1-star ratings and get your old people a hassle. Now, I see the stories of want to reset your password. Reset your pass- Snapchat back. “Go out and get food, then watch a How fiction shapes our lives m ov i e .” By Shiva Bhusal I consider most of the religious texts de- “...a great work of ficiton Columnist picting the lives of gods and goddesses to be TAYLOR EURESTE fiction masterpieces beautifully woven with Freshman, Sociology For someone like me who grew up in a com- symbolism, faith and mythology. is the truest possible munity where Nepali was the only means of It is debatable whether the stories oral communication, writing in English has are true. It is certain that the same form of reflection of always been an art of enigma and experiment. devilish, and good, characters exist in human our own lives.” Before coming to the United States in 2016, life. The sufferings of the characters in the reli- “Double wrapped my writing process in English was a form of gious texts are also inevitable in our own lives. — Shiva Bhusal — burrito, double translation. Ideas came to my mind in Nepali The power of fiction in religious texts is such Columnist white rice, no first, and before I wrote them down, my sub- that the symbolism has now evolved into a beans, chicken conscious mind unknowingly translated those strong form of belief, and the characters have and steak double, ideas into English. now lived beyond the stories inside people’s world and find fascination in an entirely new light cheese, maybe My fascination with English was sole- consciousnesses. language and culture. some Riesling.” ly because of the books I read—especially The oral tradition of storytelling has now For instance, from V. S. Naipaul’s “A works of fiction. During my freshman and been replaced by the digital form, but this art House for Mr. Biswas”, one can understand sophomore years at college, I was extremely was very rich and viable in my village when I the social consciousness of the people living fascinated with the works of Ernest Hem- was a kid. I grew up listening to folktales from a colonial life on an agricultural island. Nai- ISAIAH VAZQUEZ ingway. One of the things I learned from the my grandmother like other kids in my neigh- paul’s and Hemingway’s works are enough to Junior, Visual Communication Technology author of “A Farewell to Arms” was its borhood. In other parts of the world as well, give us the glimpses of the jazz age and the simplicity—the art of conveying the deepest the oral form of storytelling may have been lost generation respectively. Khalid Hus- realities of human existence using modest and a child’s first introduction to literature in the seini’s works take us to the life of people in unadorned prose. pre-digital era. I think nothing in the world war-stricken Afghanistan. “Getting food.” Books of non-fiction provide an eye to teaches a child the moral and ethical issues of A good work of fiction never loses its critically analyze and understand the world. life as good as the oral tradition of fiction. significance, and it is never confined with- Meanwhile, fiction helps us fit ourselves into We all love stories and we all consume in one geographical boundary, language or the shoes of the characters and experience them in various forms including books, mov- chapter of history. The ancient tales of the their emotional and psychological tension ies, television serials and even in the form of Mahabharata, Iliad and Odyssey, Don Quixote which we would have otherwise never experi- daily narratives from our closest friends. The and the works of Shakespeare are still relevant, enced in our life. stories we consume have a big impact on our and they never fail to justify their aesthetic The exact story depicted in fiction may understanding of the world and the faith we superiority. not be true, but it is not groundless and believe in. In a rather personal context of an author’s perfectly imaginary. Even the fantasy fictions Fiction opens a door of boundless per- writing process, Naipaul says, fiction never BELLA FRANTE have some indirect connections with the reali- spectives on human life. Besides serving as a lies. I agree with his assertion because I too Freshman, Communication Disorder ties of human life. In other words, fiction is an healthy form of entertainment, it also helps feel a great work of fiction is the truest possi- “untrue” way of understanding the truth. us understand another unfamiliar part of the ble reflection of our own lives. FORUM February 12, 2018 | PAGE 4

Every student should exercise SUBMISSION POLICY By Heidi Larson to the gym five days a week. For my fitness Columnist level, going to the gym two or three times a week is sufficient. It’s way more doable for “In my case, me, especially when I consider working out a LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: February. The month New Year’s resolutions go I tell myself study break. Often I take breaks by sitting on Letters are to be fewer than 300 to die. If you were all fired up about exercise my phone or computer using the internet, and last month but your enthusiasm has flickered I end up spending more time than I should that I am paying all words. They should be in response and died, or if you were never excited about sitting still. exercise, welcome to the club. After exercising, I feel way more produc- this tuition, to current issues on campus or in the Before this year, I was not a gym-goer at tive than after scrolling through social media. so I should take Bowling Green area. all. I made all the excuses. “I don’t have time.” I should not have to remind you that exercise “I don’t have a gym membership.” “Member- is good for your brain and body. It helps you ships cost money.” “I don’t have equipment.” advantage of the feel better and sleep better. Every student on GUEST COLUMNS: Guest “I don’t know how to use the equipment at the campus should give the rec center a try. If you fabulous facilities gym,” and on and on. don’t like weights or cardio machines, you can Columns are generally longer pieces A good friend of mine told me, “Even shoot hoops or go swimming. the University a good excuse is a bad reason.” My friend If you feel the need for accountability, between 400 and 700 words. Two encouraged me to see if the rec center was in- or you want to take a class, the gym offers has to offer.” submissions per month maximum. cluded with my tuition. I looked into it and at many group classes for a small fee. Paying a our University full-time students automatical- bit might motivate you to go to the gym. In ly have a free gym membership. There go two my case, I tell myself that I am paying all this — Heidi Larson — excuses - I have a membership and it’s free! tuition, so I should take advantage of the fabu- Columnist POLICIES: Letters to the Editor Also, when I looked on the gym’s website, lous facilities the University has to offer. I noticed they offer free equipment orienta- and Guest Columns are printed as tions where someone would teach me how to space on the Forum page permits. use the equipment at the gym. I emailed the contact person to set up an appointment. At Additional Letters or Guest Columns my free exercise orientation, a personal trainer talked to me about my fitness goals, showed may be published online. Name, me around the gym and walked me through year and phone number should be a workout. She had me do cardio to warm up, then weights, then a walk around the track to included for verification purposes. cool down, followed by stretches. She taught me how to adjust the ma- Personal attacks, unverified chines for my needs. For example, she made information or anonymous sure the exercise bike seat was the right height so my knee was at the correct angle, and submissions will not be printed. she showed me how to adjust the gear for difficulty. She also showed me how to adjust the various knobs and weights on the weight E-MAIL SUBMISSIONS: machines. After my orientation, the personal trainer Send submissions as an attachment emailed me my personal exercise plan with to [email protected] with the cardio, weights and stretches that I did so I could follow the same routine on my own. the subject line marked “Letter to She also encouraged me to email her with any questions. If I get bored of my routine, I can the Editor” or “Guest Column.” All set up another free equipment orientation to submissions are subject to review and learn more machines. Now that I know what to do, that takes away another one of my editing for length and clarity before excuses. The final hurdle for me was finding the printing. time to go to the gym. My goal is not to go PHOTO PROVIDED

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By Brionna Scebbi being a student-athlete is worth it. Reporter “I love having the opportunity to always have something to do, to represent BG and do Choose from Amanda Washko balances physical health in a little bit more than what most people get to Fresh Floral Bouquets one hand and mental health in the other, but do on a daily basis,” she said. “But because of the demand sometimes, there isn’t room to to Impressive this juggling act can be difficult for even the express the need to have a break or to express most agile student-athletes. the need to not be okay.” Modern Bouquets As a senior swimmer, Washko’s schedule Emphasizing that it is okay to not be is hectic. Any given day, she and her team- okay, the Mid-American Conference Mental mates spend hours practicing, receiving treat- Health Awareness Week focuses on managing ment, working to prevent injuries and meeting both physical and mental health as a stu- with sports psychologists. Student-athletes dent-athlete. also attend classes, complete homework and During this week, colleges in the con- make time for a healthy dinner before an early ference organize activities, show support for bedtime to prepare for a meet the next day. student-athletes and provide mental health Visit our But Washko says despite the crazy schedule, resources. MAC continued on page 10 website and choose Great Selection n Close to Campus n Great Prices We also carry: the right one Balloons Candy for you Cards • JOHN NEWLOVE Plush Bears

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By Jacob Clary For example, the player is going through a cave the mechanics a bit. Instead of only using the which is called “Celeste,” hence the name Pulse Editor in chapter one, and the background is a differ- double jump mechanic, the game introduces of the game. But, in between the beginning ent part of the cave which looks almost 3-D. new concepts in some of the later chapters to and the end of the climb, there are things Indie games are in a kind of golden age This style was fun to look at. I really help diversify the way the game works, which which occur that not only change the story in right now, with classics being released enjoyed seeing what was next in terms of was a breath of fresh air after a couple of meaningful ways, but the way the game works seemingly each year. Last year, games like visuals. Each area felt different from the hours of doing the same thing. For example, as well. The characters also have a meaningful “Hollow Knight” and “Cuphead” succeeded last, even though the whole game is set on one chapter focuses on the wind, and this part in the game too. I won’t spoil anything, by being amazing games even though they one mountain. changes the way the player uses their double but I liked how each character added some- were created by small teams. “Celeste” is in “Celeste” may not appear so, but the clos- jump. I liked these chapters a lot because of thing to story, as well as the game play. the same boat. est comparison is “Super Meat Boy” when it the change in the game’s mechanics. There are only a few characters of note in The game has an 8-bit-like style during comes to how challenging the game is. The game already has an amazing foun- “Celeste,” but the ones who are there are a lot game play, but the backgrounds look gor- The crux of the game is the player has dation, with the great controls and levels, of fun. These characters help lead the player geous. The game play is also fun and challeng- a double jump and they have to use it to get and the addition of other mechanics makes through the journey up the mountain, and ing, however, the challenge is part of the fun. to the other side of the screen. This is a fairly it even better. their words are sometimes worth a laugh, and The story is also interesting and helps lead simple concept which leads to a fairly simple There are also a couple of collectibles other times worth just a thought by the player. into the game play, too. The characters in the game. However, just because it is simple, does in the game, too. There are strawberries for I loved the dialogue in the game and felt it story help complement the game and was fun not mean it is easy, quite the opposite in fact. the player to collect and a way to access even added a lot to the game. to see in its entirety. In my first climb up the mountain, I died over more levels. The strawberries are usually ac- “Celeste” is about the climb and how the “Celeste’s” 8-bit style is similar to many 2,000 times, and there were only a couple of cessed by the player solving the screen puzzle player gets there. I loved everything about the indie games that have released in the past times where I didn’t know what to do. It’s easy in a more difficult way, or are on a screen all game. It was fun to play, and also fun to look couple years. This style has gotten a bit old to know what to do in “Celeste,” but by themselves. These were the most difficult at. I also thought the characters and story due to the number of games using it. actually doing it is something else entirely. I part of the game, but they were fun to collect. were surprisingly great, and they added a lot However, the way the game uses this style liked this about the game, causing the player The story and characters of the game to the game’s mechanics as well. Hopefully I makes it different. The backgrounds have a to have to come to grips with the way the were surprisingly interesting. The story remember how much I liked this game at the variety of colors, and there are some times the game works to succeed. starts with the main character Made- end of this year, because it definitely deserves game has different things in the background. The game also changes some of line deciding to climb the mountain, some praise.

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By Jacob Clary about to do, and also collect their thoughts Pulse Editor before the next boss. The loneliness is complimented by the outstanding soundtrack the game has. Every “Shadow of the Colossus,” released in 2005 was track is perfect for the gamer’s situation. There one of the first video games to begin to try to be are a couple of different tracks for the bosses, considered a form of art. and they are great. One track in particular is These types of games were not popular- amazing, and one of my favorite boss themes ized until the release of “Flower” and “Journey.” ever. I’ll let you play the game to find out They’ve gained popularity “Shadow of the which one I’m talking about. Colossus” has been fully remade for the Play- The bosses are the crux of the game and Station 4. The setting of the game is gorgeous every single one is a puzzle all by itself. Each thanks to the updated visuals and the music is boss has two aspects to them; how to climb unchanged. The bosses in the game are some onto them and then how to attack them while of the best I’ve played, most of them puzzles all on top. I liked the bosses in the game because by themselves. they all felt unique and the game has the The setting of the game is great. I love the perfect number of bosses. There aren’t too way the game places the player where they are many to make the player tired of the game, all alone. It is just the player, and the multi- but there are enough for the player to grasp tude of bosses. There are a few other species the concepts of the game. of animals, but there are no notable people The only problem I had with the game is PHOTO PROVIDED or enemies to interact with other than the the controls are a bit finicky and sometimes it bosses. This aloneness the player feels makes was a bit difficult to control the horse. I didn’t overall fantastic game. then. The years have been kind to the game, the trek to each boss even better, because it like the way the game had the horse mechanic “Shadow of the Colossus” released 13 and I am glad to say it is still as amazing a game makes the player think about what they are work but it is a minor complaint about an years ago, and was considered a masterpiece as it was when it released for the first time. Artist spotlight: Discount Nostalgia

By Lindsay Haynes Discount Nostalgia has spent the majority The Bomb Shelter just had more of what we, Pulse Resporter of their career as a Howard’s mainstay and personally, were looking for.” hometown favorite, but the impending release Discount Nostalgia is already known in of their debut album promises even more on Bowling Green for their blend of classic and the horizon. indie rock, which makes the analog studio The four-piece rock band spent time setting perfect for the band. Furthermore, this past December in Nashville, , Stram promises there is more in the works recording music for their upcoming debut than just the album. A release show will take album, the name of which has not yet been place on March 23 at Howard’s and will be announced. Though they’re no stranger to free to the public, the first of many shows to recording music, the band’s bassist, Michael come in the near future. Stram, said that recording in the Nashville “Long story short is we’re going to studio was “vastly different” from recording at promote the heck out of the album,” Stram Stone Soup in Maumee, Ohio. said. “Interviews and stuff like that are super “One of the biggest differences is that The important (thanks for interviewing me!) and Bomb Shelter is a fully analog studio,” Stram we’re going to be playing a ton of shows in said. “We recorded directly on to tape and the the future. Also, we’re definitely going to get only computer in the building was used for the album up on Spotify, YouTube and pretty PHOTO PROVIDED email and converting tracks to digital format. much every platform that will have us. We It provides a different, more vintage and live also have a few music videos cooking and “We’re definitely going to get the album up on Spotify, feeling to album which we love! Recording some more secret stuff that we have in the YouTube and pretty much every platform that will have us. analog definitely comes with some struggles works.” We also have a few music videos cooking and some more too though, because mistakes are harder to With this band’s foray into new territo- correct due to that fact that punching in had ries, new projects, and high goals, there are secret stuff in the works.” to be done by hand so big mistakes usually certainly big things to come for this band. meant that we restart the whole song. Also, The debut album drops on March 23, but —Michael Stram — Stone Soup is fantastic too. Eric Sills, the guy their single “Pageantry,” released May 3, Discount Nostalgia bassist that runs Stone Soup is amazing as well, but 2017, can already be found on bandcamp. SPORTS February 12, 2018 | PAGE 8 Softball sweeps five game tournament

By Zane Miller Sports Editor with her repertoire of pitches. She mixed did a nice job working ahead in the count. a 10-3 victory for the Falcons. it well throughout the seven innings and Starting off with a win is always huge for “It was great to see our offense make The Falcon softball team swept the CSU finished stronger than she started. In the confidence and momentum into the sea- adjustments early in the game and to get Dome Tournament in Cleveland, Ohio on third we ignited a sense of urgency with the son. It is early so we are just trying to focus on the board sooner,” Willis said. “We were Sunday, Saturday and Friday. They won offense by hitting good pitches early in the on one opponent at a time.” a lot more disciplined at the plate in our Sunday’s game against the Robert Morris count and when we stay aggressive good In the second game on Friday against second game. Holcomb’s grand slam was a Colonials 8-1, the pair of Saturday games things happen.” Cleveland State, the Falcons pulled ahead build up of quality at bats throughout the against the Niagara Purple Eagles and Cani- The team finished the Saturday double- early as Alex Sorgi scored on a wild pitch day and disciplined hitting. She went up to sius Golden Griffins 4-0 and 8-0 respective- header against Canisius and started strong and Searle hit an RBI single and while the plate with a plan and executed it well ly, and a pair of Friday games against Niaga- with an RBI single from freshman infielder Cleveland State would get a run of their own with her focus. By the end of the day our ra and host 4-0 and Sarah Gonzalez in the second inning and in the fourth, the Falcons would come back offense was producing from top to bottom. 10-3 respectively. an RBI fielder’s choice from Simmons in the with RBI singles from sophomore outfielder Hitting is contagious and the team did a On Sunday, the Falcons were able to fourth. In the fifth inning, however, the of- Kendyl Wheeler and Nikki Sorgi. Cleveland great job putting at bats together.” start off the game with a bang, as freshman fense exploded for the Falcons as Dees hit State closed the gap back on a two run home The team will next play on Friday, Sat- infielder Sammy a solo homer, fol- run, however the Falcons offense once again urday and Sunday against the North Texas Dees hit an RBI “The team did a great job lowed up by Hol- got on a roll late as Gonzalez got a solo home Mean Green, Elon Phoenix, Rhode Island double to lead off comb with a two- run and Dees hit an RBI single, finished off Rams and the Mount St. Mary’s Mountain- the scoring in the picking up defensively and run shot, making by a grand slam from Holcomb to make it eers in the Elon Softball Classic in Elon, N.C. first inning, fol- it a 5-0 lead. Hol- lowed by senior comb would later shortstop Aspen offensively from yesterday’s add a pair of RBIs, Searle, hitting a and junior pitcher two-run homer games.” Kiley Sosby tacked to give the team on another RBI as the early 3-0 lead. Sarah Willis the Falcons took The team would the 8-0 win after not look back, as Falcons Head Coach six innings due to junior infielder the mercy rule. Kaylee Parker had two RBI, Dees had a solo “The team capitalized on Canisius de- home run and junior outfielder Alex Sorgi and fense and had some hits fall to our advan- senior Laine Simmons all had RBIs throughout tage,” Willis said. “Our base runners did a the course of the game. Junior pitcher Mere- great job being aggressive which allowed dith Miller had a perfect game going through for them to capitalize on the defensive mis- the fourth inning and finished with a complete takes. It’s great to see the freshman step game with just two hits allowed. up in big opportunities early this season. Saturday’s game against Niagara saw They are a very capable group and eager both teams go scoreless until the third in- to make an impact.” ning, when Searle hit an RBI triple for the On Friday, the team faced Niagara in game’s opening run. The inning continued the first game of the doubleheader, where as junior outfielder Kali Holcomb scored an both teams went scoreless until the fifth in- RBI double and fresh- ning, where Holcomb man infielder Nikki “We had some hard hits got an RBI single to Sorgi hit an RBI single put the Falcons ahead to make it a 3-0 game. 1-0. In the seventh, Kaylee Parker finished early in the game but the team was able to off the scoring with an increase their lead as RBI single. Although couldn’t string them Dees had an RBI single, neither team would Holcomb had an RBI score for the remain- together until late in the double and Gonza- der of the game, junior lez hit an RBI sacrifice pitcher Brooke Parker game.” fly to put themselves would hold Niagara ahead for good as they scoreless to give the Falcons the 4-0 win. took the 4-0 win. Miller allowed only one hit “The team did a great job picking up over all seven innings to take the complete defensively and offensively from yester- game shutout. day’s games,” head coach Sarah Willis said. “We had some hard hits early in the “We knew what type of pitchers we would game but couldn’t string them together un- be facing and had good adjustments at the til late in the game,” Willis said. “Miller had plate in the third inning. Brooke did a great a great outing today and was consistent for The softball team bats in a game last season. PHOTO BY IAN CAMPBELL job keeping the Niagara hitters off balance the defense. She threw to her strengths and SPORTS February 12, 2018 | PAGE 9 sweeps on the road in Indy

By Travis Devlin nie Dalmacio, the whole weekend went great, it was going to go easy this year against them Dalmacio said she’d be lying if she and her Sports Reporter even if it was a little different. having more players and just playing a higher players weren’t thinking about the break “It was a great weekend for us, we’re just level of tennis as well.” coming up, they have some business to The Falcons tennis team finished off a sweep happy we were able to get the two wins on the Last weekend, Dalmacio mentioned that take care of first. this weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana, where road,” Dalmacio said. “I think we had a cou- the team started off a bit slow out of the gate, “Obviously, we have some very tough they defeated the Indianapolis-Purdue Jag- ple of challenges as far but she was happy with matches coming up, very recognized teams, uars on Saturday and the Indianapolis Grey- as yesterday’s format “It was a great weekend the improvement they you know, nationally ranked teams, but we’re hounds on Sunday. playing a Division two showed this weekend, going to battle hard and we’ll see how the next The first match was never a contest, school. It was differ- but still wants to see matches come out here,” Dalmacio said. though the Jaguars did manage to win the first ent than what we’re for us, we’re just happy more. Speaking of spring break, Dalmacio sees it doubles match 7-5, followed by the Falcons used to. The goal was “We definitely as a fun opportunity, a bonding experience, for winning the other two 6-2 and 6-0 and gaining to deal with adversity we were able to get the improved, but it’s not her team, but she wants them to make sure her the first key point of the match. and to make the best where we need to be yet, team knows tennis will still be on their mind. Once singles matches began, the Falcons out of it, and we defi- two wins on the road.” but hopefully with a few “We will actually travel as a team and have one match on spring break in San Di- route of the Jaguars started as all seven girls nitely did that.” more matches here ego,” she said. “I like to give the girls different defeated their opponents in two straight sets, Dalmacio point- Stephanie Dalmacio before spring break, experiences with them being all foreigners finishing with the final score of 6-0. ed out that the second we can get there be- Falcons Head Tennis Coach and traveling a lot. We’re going to be practic- The following day against the Grey- match of the weekend fore MAC season,” ing a lot in San Diego; they have a couple of hounds was not as lopsided as the previous was much more of a battle than the first Dalmacio said. days where they can do whatever they want, match, but it led to the same result and that round, but no matter who it is, a win is a Junior Polina Radeva once again contin- but they know spring break for us means was another comfortable victory for the Fal- win in her mind. ued her undefeated campaign this weekend work. But we’re excited, they deserve it.” cons winning by an overall score of 5 – 1. “We fought until the end and were able in singles matches, but due to the Falcons al- The Falcons’ next upcoming match will The Greyhounds were not able to gain a to get the win,” Dalmacio said. “The day be- ready securing enough points for the victory, be next Saturday afternoon, where they will point in doubles, as they were swept 8 – 6, 9 – 8 fore was a much easier match. Thinking about Dalmacio cut the match short. take on the Cleveland State Vikings in Cleve- and 8 – 2. In singles, the Falcons only suffered that, we played them last year when we only The Falcons have three more matches land, Ohio in hopes of improving their record one defeat, but according to Coach Stepha- had five players and won that, so I was hoping coming up before spring break. While she to 6 – 1 on the year. Men’s defeats E. Michigan

By Jamison Terbrack players that would stood out in this ond half, Wiggins collided knees with an Ea- Sports Reporter give the most effort game, but it was gle player and could not put any pressure on would play. Those Demajeo Wiggins his leg as he was helped off the court and into The Bowling Green Falcons took down words turned into and senior guard the locker room. the by a score of gold as the team Matt Fox who Coach Huger’s initial reaction when 70-63 in a tremendous overtime game. played magnificent- made the big- Wiggins went down was “Oh goodness. Is The game featured everything from ly in the second half gest plays of the he alright? Is he going to come back in the the Falcons being down by 17 at the half, and in overtime. night. Fox made a game? Who am I going to sub in right now? to junior forward Demajeo Wiggins suf- Although the game-tying three Everything like that went through my mind. fering a scary-looking injury, to the Fal- team did not at- point shot at the Is it season-ending? I did not know what it cons not attempting a field goal in over- tempt a field goal in end of regulation was. He is a guy that has not been hurt in time. When all was said and done and the overtime, they made to send the game three years and now he has been hurt clock struck zero, the Falcons had more 10 free throws and into overtime. Fox twice in two games. He doesn’t know what points and cinched the win. played stout defense finished the game to do. He doesn’t know how to react to “Great second half by my guys, we to come out on top. with 12 points that because he has never been hurt so were able to stick in the game with our “The first thing I and scored four of those were my first thoughts, just thinking is defense,” coach Michael Huger said, “We said to the team after five shots. he alright, is he out for the season, is it just a were able to play really good defense in the the win was go to the Wiggins was the bang, is it something like that, who am I going second half, and that was what got us back crowd,” Huger said team’s catalyst, as to sub in? Those are my thoughts right there.” into the game and got the lead for us. We were ,“Go thank the crowd he scored 17 points Eventually Wiggins would jog back able to win in overtime with our defense.” for coming out. They and 15 boards onto the court and was in the game just At halftime, the score was 38-21 with don’t have to pay their while playing tre- moments later. After the game he said it Eastern Michigan leading. Bowling Green money to come see mendous defense was just a knee-to-knee collision and he could not find a way to penetrate the Ea- us so make sure you on a very tall and is alright now. gles’ zone defense and was having their own thank the crowd and long Eastern Mich- The Falcons outscored the Eagles 39- struggles on defense as well. we will talk about the PHOTO BY MEGAN GAUMER igan squad. At 22 in the second half and 10-3 in overtime. Junior forward Demajeo Wiggins shoots against Coach Huger took his team into the game later.” one point midway The Falcons play Tuesday, at home, Eastern Michigan. locker room and told the team that the Several players through the sec- against the . BG NEWS February 12, 2018 | PAGE 10 Solidarity shaves for childhood cancer

By Brionna Scebbi every two minutes, according to St. Baldrick’s “One of my residents had cancer, and she heads in support of children who lose their Reporter website. came and would tell me about her experi- hair during treatment. Shavees include Dep- “When I started working as a volunteer ence. She was really my driving force, and uty Chief John Betori and dispatcher Megan and event organizer in 2012, it was every she’s mainly my driving force this year, too,” Kuhlman, who lead the team’s fundraising What: St. Baldrick’s Foundation Shave-A-Thon Where: Bowen-Thompson Student Union 3 minutes and 30 seconds that a child was Sarbaugh said. efforts with a combined total of $1,382. When: Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. diagnosed with cancer. Cancer is winning, and This year, Sarbaugh plans to take a step “That’s obviously something that kind of Who: Any student, faculty, staff or community we cannot let that happen,” Jenn Grulke, an beyond organizing and volunteering by shav- hits home for everybody... so we want to do members organizer for the Shave-A-Thon, said. ing her head if the event meets its $25,000 goal the best job we can and raise as much as we How: Register or show up the day of to volun- Through her six years of volunteering, to show solidarity with cancer patients. can for (St. Baldrick’s),” Myers said. teer or shave at https://www.stbaldricks.org/ Grulke has witnessed the Bowling Green Solidarity is also the goal of the Univer- Whether participants donate money, hair events/BGSU community unite against cancer despite the sity Police Department, which has raised the or time, their solidarity with young people statistics. most money of any fundraising teams so far. suffering from cancer is evident. More than 900 volunteers have raised nearly “Students and the community really The department’s team captain, Officer Clay Bowling Green’s own Ambrosia Salon $120,000 over the past six years in Bowling come together to help try and turn the tide for Myers, said the event is for a good cause and provides barbers for the shavings. The support Green’s fight against childhood cancer. children with cancer,” she said. allows the department to meet students and of the salon and other Bowling Green, Perrys- This year, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation Volunteer Event Organizer and third-year members of the community. burg and Toledo organizations allow the event Shave-A-Thon hopes to add $25,000 to their education major Adrienne Sarbaugh’s reason “It’s definitely a community-building to contribute to change each year, Grulke said. total with the help of volunteers and shavees for involvement in the Shave-A-Thon goes event. I’d just like to see anybody who can “Their commitment to this work and the from the University and the community. beyond the numbers. As a member of the stop out,” he said. passion of the BGSU students can help change Donations go to childhood cancer research, McDonald Hall residence staff, an experience Some officers and dispatchers will be these statistics where one day, we will no lon- fundraising efforts and St. Baldrick’s adminis- that was much closer to home inspired her to volunteering or working on-duty at the Shave- ger have to shave to raise money. Until then, tration. join the local St. Baldrick’s leadership last year. A-Thon while others registered to shave their we brave the shave.” St. Baldrick’s mission is to address the need for funds that go directly to research of MAC continued from page 5 the dining hall worker that you appreciate The University provides resources to cancers affecting children. Childhood cancer At the University, student representatives from what they do for you everyday” to “give a high- make it easier on student-athletes. From research receives less than four percent of athletic organizations and teams are spread- five to everyone on your way to class.” the Counseling Center to sports psychology the National Cancer Institute’s budget, yet ing awareness to their fellow Falcons with a All of the activities aim to spread aware- graduate assistants assigned to teams, athletes children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer special focus on body image. ness about resources and decrease the stigma have several formal outlets. The week’s activities include workshops, surrounding mental health struggles in ath- Another resource the MAC Mental Health THE BG NEWS SUDOKU speakers and several interactive displays for letes. Awareness Week hopes to make students student-athletes to engage with. One of the “That’s one of the biggest goals (of the aware of is their own teams. displays the Student-Athlete Advisory Com- week): just to say it’s okay to have issues,” Was- SAAC Secretary and senior runner Elena mittee has planned for this week is a wall of hko said. Lancioni said knowledgeable coaches and kindness. These mental health stigmas are still teammates can direct students to the assis- Throughout the week, half of a bulletin perpetuated on sports teams today, as it is tance they need. board outside the Office of Student-Ath- often a reflex to accuse a struggling athlete of “It is so important to recognize that you lete Services will be devoted to quotes and being weak, said Kohl Taberner, a senior cross need help and go and seek the right support,” affirmations under the label “Take what you country runner and president of SAAC. Lancioni said. “Sometimes we don’t know we need.” The other half of the board will be “I think a lot of student-athletes suffer need help and that is why it is important as a labeled “Do what you can” and filled with more than they let on, and if they were to teammate to know how to help someone who challenges for students to take. come out and explain it and they had some- may be struggling.” Meghan Horn, a student-athlete advisor, body they could go to, it’d be a lot easier on Macie Linne, a junior player said these good deeds can range from “telling them,” Taberner said. and vice president of SAAC, said a teammate helped her locate the resources she needed to improve her mental health. “We’ve kind of been able to direct each S.Smith Contracting, LLC other,” Linne said. “Then we’re able to connect SUDOKU even more as a team because we are able to To play: Complete the grid have these open conversations.” so that every row, column and every 3 x 3 box contains 532 Manville Ave. The MAC Mental Health Awareness Week the digits 1 to 9. There is no is a way student-athletes intend to start the guessing or math involved. (419) 352-8917 Just use logic to solve conversation about the difficulties many of them face while trying to juggle physical Office open 11am - 3pm Mon-Fri and mental health. They hope to extend this conversation beyond their respective playing 36 YEARS Serving BG House fields to the greater community, Taberner said. “MAC Mental Health Awareness Week, & while it is predominantly about athletes, it’s Apartment not just related to athletes. It’s really about spreading awareness about mental health to www.BGApartments.com Rentals everybody.” BG NEWS February 12, 2018 | PAGE 11 Phones BG temperature changes

By Kari Toncre degrees in six hours. The high for the day was temperature in Bowling Green. The flat land Reporter 39 with a low of 11 contributes to Bowling Green’s cold through on V-Day “It is caused by clashing air masses,” Mar- the wind chill factor because there are no large ius Paulikas, meteorology instructor, said. “We hills or mountains to block the wind gusts. By Danielle Kane Bowling Green may not have been as cold as it have colder air from the Arctic and warmer air “The wind chill index is how the tempera- Reporter has been in Russia, where it has been so cold that eyelashes are freezing, but BG has experi- from the lower latitudes further south. We are ture physical feels to us,” Paulikas said. “Wind enced a variety of temperature swings the first in the time of the year now when the tempera- causes us to lose our body heat faster.” Valentine’s day is just around the corner. The ture between the equator and north pole has The unpredictable weather means stu- day is a chance for young couples to enjoy a months into spring semester. The daily average temperature on Jan. 11 a weird contrast. This contrast causes stronger dents walking around campus need to check nice dinner out and focus on each other. was 54 degrees Fahrenheit. winds and storm systems and because we the weather and the temperatures, including Two days later, the average temperature have different densities of air between the wind chill temperature, and the chance of Or not. was 14. Since then, the temperature has fluc- lower latitudes and higher latitudes, we can snow or rain. have changes in temperature like we are expe- tuated 30 degrees three times in the month of Read the rest of the story at The once intimate dinner is now punctu- January. riencing now.” bgfalconmedia.com ated by social media, apps and texting. On February 1, temperatures dropped 20 The wind also plays a huge factor in the Logan Beardsley, a waiter at Buffalo Wild Wings, often observes young couples on their cell phone during dinner. “I believe it has hurt their communica- tion skills,” Beardsley said. “I feel like a lot of them just send texts or other forms of com- munication on their phone instead of talking to the other person.” But cellphone use at dinner may not be all that bad, according to Alyssa Fisher, a grad- uate assistant in Media and Communications. “I think that young couples on their phones can be a helpful thing if it is facilitat- ing conversation and used sparingly,” she said. “For example, if a couple is having a conver- sation and want to look up a fact, using their Heinz Apartments 334 N. Main Frazee Avenue Apts 425 E. Court Street phones to find out information to facilitate the conversation can be helpful. If, however, the couple is on their phones interacting with others via social media or messaging apps. LIVE CLOSE TO CAMPUS! I think it can be hurtful and antithetical to spending quality time together.” Autumn Newman, a junior visual com- munication technology major, said she uses her cellphone while out on a date with her boyfriend of two years. “If he has something important to say I can tell by his tone of voice,” she said. “If he’s excited, I know it’s important I listen and Best of support him. If it’s monotone, there’s no eye Now Leasing for 2018 contact needed. I know it’s not something I Best of BG 2015, 2016, & 2017 need to be looking right at him for and focus- Voted Best Landlord BG ing completely.” Nate Tipul, a senior marketing major, thinks it is important to put your phone away on a date. “You do not know when [what is being said] is important because you are not giving your significant other the attention they need and deserve,” he said. Tipul has been dating his girlfriend for 11 months. Tipul said he does have plans for Val- entine’s day but he wouldn’t say what because it’s a surprise. Valentine’s Day or not, cellphones and Bentwood Estates 501 Pike Campbell Hill Apts Historic Millikin young couples are the new normal. BG NEWS February 12, 2018 | PAGE 12

Animarathon continued from page 2 the union’s third floor much of Saturday and particular fan group he was part of as his Sunday. Fan-made events included a dance reason for joining the staff, but cited the can offer anime and merchandise at cheaper party for J-Pop and K-Pop fans, Pokemon challenges of organization as engaging. prices, or can hold a greater supply. To “stand and cartoon trivia games and Anime food He said, however, that not many staff out,” he said, “I offer a lot of titles that are out creation workshops. members who were fans of the franchis- of print.” Panels were also held by a variety of es represented would be able to enjoy the BG’s ONLY Though officially-licensed content guests, including D.C. Douglas, who is most events in terms of their hobbies or commu- made up a large number of products offered, known for his voice acting on shows like nities. With “the lack of volunteers,” he said, many booths held fan-catered and fan-made “Transformers” and acting jobs on soap op- “the officer corps doesn’t really experience Non-Smoking products, including picture prints, t-shirts and eras “The Young and the Restless” and “The the convention.” framed hand-stitched needlepoints. Attendees Bold and the Beautiful.” Panels about other That said, Brickner was able to engage in could also ask for custom works at higher pric- shows and media also attracted guests. some creativity during the weekend: a video Community es from both professional and amateur artists. One of the yearly events, the Manga game-making session Saturday night that Similar fan products were also available Library, was manned by Maxwell Brickner, resulted in an action-packed convention sim- for popularly-known franchises, such as plush a senior University student with a major in ulation, found on the convention website. That Caters to Pickle Ricks from TV’s “Rick and Morty” and computer science. Brickner, said the appeal The convention also attracted many prints of “Overwatch” video game characters. of the event was to offer a community area cosplayers, people who costume as various Animarathon was also host to a bevy of where fans could read Japanese comics for characters from properties and personal events associated with different fan groups free, because “manga’s pretty expensive.” fictions, from the female heroines of “RWBY” Students! or school organizations. The University’s Brickner, who had been a convention to a suited man with an old-fashioned televi- Game and Music Ensemble held a music officer in 2016, said the appeal of helping sion for a head. performance Saturday, while Gaming Society run Animarathon was “seeing the event go hosted video, card and board game rooms on off without a hitch.” He did not provide a read the full story on bgfalconmedia.com

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