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Editors’ Picks: 2020 movies, TV shows, albums, songs Page 4 Week 3 MAC games overview Page 6 BGSU looks to replace Dunkin’ Page 8 BG NEWS November 23, 2020 | PAGE 2 Director of Student Media, Bob Bortel Leaves a lasting 40-year legacy

Megan Finke | City Editor On Nov. 30, Robert Bortel is set to retire, “I can appreciate the number, the has so many relationships on campus “It’s honestly hard to imagine The BG leaving a lasting legacy on more than 5,000 amount of time he worked in university and within the community,” Stewart said. News and its newsroom without Bob. students through various forms of student administration, and the amount of time “Bob’s longevity really has provided an Though it’s a news operation that is student- media and publication. he worked at the university. That’s pretty environment where student journalists led, I always felt like Bob was the glue that His key to success is, “just understanding much unheard of anymore,” Estep said. can continually learn and I think someone held everything together,” Neese said. students and understanding the rhythms of “That in itself is quite an accomplishment new coming in . . . it takes time to establish “He’s the exact kind of person an aspiring what they’re doing, but understanding good and to have been so well respected over those relations.” journalist needs by their side; friendly and journalism and then trying to bring people those years.” Stewart is one of many that can say nurturing, but also very knowledgeable and in and listen to the students,” he said. Bortel’s passion for The BG News doesn’t they have held onto their friendship with constructive in his criticism.” According to Bortel, understanding each stop with alumni outreach, his retirement Bortel after leaving BGSU. He says Bortel Neese says one of the most important generation and its changes is crucial in letter stated, “. . . my retirement will create taught him responsibility in no way he had things Bortel taught her is that there was order for students to see the possibilities savings that will benefit the University experienced before. always room for improvement, meaning no that lie ahead. Over the past 39 years, as it strategically reimagines how BG “He lets you know that as a student news story is perfect. The use of a red pen students have become lifelong friends. Falcon Media operates and best serves our editor, you had responsibility. And you had is something only students of Bortel’s would 2013-14 BG News Editor-in-Chief Danae students.” authority, you could make decisions. But understand. King has a memorable relationship with Financially, he always put forth effort to here’s the thing, if you made a decision “Bob made that clear every time he edited Bortel, including advice that she uses while help The BG News grow even when it came that cut corners, or otherwise fell short, our newspapers with his now-infamous writing stories today. at a personal expense. somehow that decision was going to be red pen. Sometimes it looked like the pages “He told me he wants me to write a news “There’s been fundamental macro called out,” Stewart said. “And that trust were bleeding. But his feedback always had lead as if you’re telling your best friend what challenges starting out to try and bring is the most important asset that any news us thinking about how to do better next the story is about,” King said. “So, I always financial solvency and put student media on organization has.” time,” Neese said. think about that.” sound footing,” Bortel said. “And we never 1988-89 editor of The Obsidian, BGSU’s The red pen is something Bortel uses Their relationship grew when King started ever got a cent from the university. For over multicultural student publication, during one-on-one meetings with his working for The BG News as a first-year 20 some years, we made all our own money, Jared Wadley tried to emulate the same students. Sometimes the pen could be student and her student media involvement I paid for all the salaries, the printing and we responsibility and leadership Stewart saw seen as harsh criticism; but looking back, grew from reporter to editor-in-chief. spent everything.” in Bortel. students are grateful for it. Now, as an alumna, she considers Bortel a Bortel has established an everlasting Wadley considers his career successful “He would edit the papers with a red pen friend. “It’s weird, not in a bad way. I kind of legacy through his years on campus and due, in part, to Bortel. Wadley is currently and go over individual articles. And he’d always felt like we were friends when he was while Estep has watched him lead numerous the senior public relations representative sit down with me one-on-one and explain the student news advisor,” King said. “But students, he still finds himself impressed at the University of Michigan. the different ways I could have written an now I’m not a student anymore. So it’s kind with his longtime friend. “I wouldn’t have made it to this career article to make it better, and put red notes of nice, because I feel like we can relate over “The thing that has always impressed point without Bob’s help and sage advice as in the margins, and then he gives you the more things.” me is that journalism always came first a mentor,” he said. paper,” King said. “ . . . it was really odd at Teaching was always something with him,” Estep said. “And no matter how 2011 BG News copy editor and reporter, the different ways that he had thought up to Bortel excelled at, as he had a way of controversial a story may have been on Alissa Wildman Neese says The BG News is approach a story that I hadn’t.” communicating with students that would campus, and how much pressure he may lucky to have someone like Bortel. King says at the end of the day, Bortel stick with them. have been getting from the administration helped her to get where she is in her career. “What he taught me is just how to be a or from other areas of campus to not run a “It’s honestly hard to “He perfectly summed up why I wanted to, good journalist. And I think that a big part story, he always stood up for the ideals of and why I want to, be a journalist, which of our job is really public-facing in what a student journalism.” imagine The BG News is to educate people, to do good. and be lot of journalists do,” King said. “Especially With the support and respect from a public service and to be a watchdog of as editors, but also as reporters, is to explain alums, Bortel’s retirement poses questions and its newsroom without authority,” King said. their role to the public in their sources. And for the future. Estep asked, “What are the Bob. Though it’s a news Bortel says he never expected to be at that’s really what he taught me to do.” journalism department’s plans to replace BGSU for as long as he has, but ultimately Bortel keeps close ties with alumni as Bob? I think those are questions that need to operation that is student- he accomplished what he first dreamt of they share their love for what is now Falcon be asked,” Estep said. when going to college. Media. Alumni outreach is important to Former BG News staff member Mizell led, I always felt like Bob “My initial idea of going to school was him because those are the people who he Stewart III acknowledges the loss that I was going to own my own newspaper, watched grow. With this, Bortel co-founded the community as a whole will face upon was the glue that held run my own newspaper,” Bortel said. “In the BG News Alumni Society with 1977 Bortel’s retirement. essence, I do, but in an academic setting, so everything together.” n graduate Bill Estep. “Just that institutional knowledge, you that was kind of satisfying in that.” Estep says he and Bortel have been best know, when you have someone who has — Alissa Wildman Neese — been a part of the community at Bowling friends since college, and his time at BGSU 2011 BG News Copy Editor & Reporter is admirable. Green State University for so long, who YOUR LIFE NovemberSeptember 23, 9, 2020 | PAGE 3 Biden’s plans to combat climate change

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Hallie Riley | Campus Editor Environmentalists and progressives for climate change reform can now take a sigh of relief as Joe Biden becomes the next president of the United States this coming January. According to his climate change plan, Biden hopes to equalize the nation’s emissions by 2050 by having a 100% clean energy economy. He also hopes to invest in infrastructure plans that will not impose further harm on the environment. His impressive background dealing with climate change makes him a strong qualifier to tackle this crisis too. According to his website, as vice president for the Obama administration he “oversaw the Recovery Act, the largest single investment in clean energy in U.S. history . . . and has placed historic limits on carbon TABLE VIA NYTIMES.COM pollution, doubled fuel economy standards for cars and trucks, . . . and rallied the world Trump has argued that such regulations In addition, Trump led the U.S. out of the on global warming. to achieve the groundbreaking Paris Climate impede the creation of jobs and the overall Paris Agreement this past Wednesday. Although Biden’s work to revive Accords.” improvement of the economy. This global commitment between 195 these standards could take years to be However, despite his qualifications and By overturning these regulations, progress countries serves as a pledge to mitigate reimplemented and passed into law, ambition for a greener nation, the damage on Obama’s goal of lowering emissions the blow of global warming by reducing progress on climate change reform is finally caused by Trump’s intrusion on climate by 28% by 2050 has come to a complete emissions and pursuing environmentally- on its way in the right direction. n change regulations and policies could cause standstill. conscious decisions. progress to be stagnant for a while. “Right now, we’re about halfway to the While the U.S. is not currently a part of According to an article published by The Obama-era goal and not on track to meet it. the agreement anymore, Biden hopes to New York Times, Trump has successfully So, while emissions probably won’t rise, they rejoin the pact his first day in office. rolled back 72 policies, which were put in also won’t fall fast enough to avert the worst He also plans on combating Trump’s place to regulate and lower greenhouse gas effects of climate change,” according to Lisa rollbacks by bringing strict environmental emissions, water pollution, harmful toxins Friedman, a climate change journalist for regulations back into legislation and putting Visit bgfalconmedia.com for more. and more. The New York Times. funding toward clean energy and research YOUR LIFE NovemberSeptember 23, 9, 2020 | PAGE 43 Editors’ Top Picks 2020: Editors’ Top Picks 2020: Movies TV Shows ‘Birds of Prey’ ‘Onward’ ‘I Know This Much Is True’ ‘This Is Us’ Hallie Riley | Campus Editor Megan Finke | City Editor Andrew Bailey | Copy Chief Megan Finke | City Editor For lovers of DC Comics, this is a perfect and While scrolling through the list of 2020 movie This one is for all my Italians out there. Ever My favorite TV show this year is “This Is Us.” chaotic film that places Margot Robbie as the release titles, I came to the quick realization wanted to look into your ancestry in the They recently premiered season five, and it lead character and screenwriter for Harley that I don’t watch many movies. One of the boot-shaped country? Mark Ruffalo, who has been very interesting to watch. This is be- Quinn. Without the protection from her now main ones I recognized on the list was “On- portrays the depressed Dominick Birdsey cause this show is incorporating COVID-19 ex-boyfriend, The Joker, Harley is now trying ward,” while the others just happened to be and his schizophrenic brother Thomas, does to their plot, going so far as to wear masks. to fight off the huge targets on her back from comedies from Netflix. So I decided to settle in this HBO drama. But what Dominick finds It’s crazy to watch sometimes, because it the evil Roman Sionis. Her comedic, unre- for “Onward” being my favorite 2020 movie. out is not something to be proud of, and it seems as if you’re living alongside them — strained personality makes this movie noth- The plot is sweet as many Pixar movies are. sends him even deeper into a spiral of emo- but you’re not. Aside from the incorporation ing other than entertaining. It’s set in a world of magical creatures where tional distress. But his heritage is just one of real world issues, the plot is very dramatic two elf brothers, voiced by Tom Holland and piece of his life, as most of it is spent being and a tear-jerker, as it has been since sea- ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ Chris Pratt, go on an adventure to discover self-destructive and trying his best to care for son one. Although I did just binge the whole magic regarding their late father. This movie his brother by getting him released from an show in about 2 weeks, so my knowledge on RC | Entertainment Editor is a feel-good, family friendly hit that put a insane asylum after an instance of self-mu- the show just comes from what I see. I fell in If you’ve seen the original “Borat” film, you smile on my face. tilation in a public library. Overall, this is not love with the show after watching the first know exactly what to expect here. Except this an uplifting tale in the slightest. episode, and now find myself anticipating time, “Borat” explores the current, tumultu- the new weekly releases. ous state of the country in a film so bizarre ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ that you could make the case it rivals the ‘Outer Banks’ Andrew Bailey | Copy Chief ‘The Boys’ original. Amelia Roberts | Opinion Editor Written and directed by the legendary Char- RC | Entertainment Editor lie Kaufman, “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ As one of the shows that became an obses- follows a young woman, played by Jessie sion for many during the earlier days of quar- Based on the comics of the same name, “The Shaelee Haaf | Editor-in-Chief Buckley, who is thinking of ending things, antine, “Outer Banks” took us all for a ride. Boys” is a show unlike any other. Psycholog- ically screwed and cinematically excellent, While this movie won’t be released until Christ- and her boyfriend, Jake, played by Jesse Ple- Not only did the show include teenage love, mons, as they travel to his parents’ secluded secrets, deception and even a treasure hunt, season two provides twists and turns that are mas Day, I’m still looking forward to seeing it. bound to have you begging for the subsequent The first “Wonder Woman” was phenomenal, farm to spend time with them. After arriving, but it also showed a very accurate look into she begins to question her relationship, her the financial struggles of young adults, and release of season three. Easily one of the most so I have high expectations for this one too. substantial releases of the entire year. With a touch of ‘80s nostalgia, a vibrant col- place in the world and her very existence as what kind of effect that money or lack thereof or scheme and badass costume design, this a human being. Like all of Kaufman’s movies, has on people. It showed the power dynamic movie is sure to be a hit. the real message takes some digging, as it’s a of wealth and poverty, as well as what greed ‘Blood of Zeus’ thought-provoking story of what it means to and the love of money can make people do. Shaelee Haaf | Editor-in-Chief take risks and what it means to obsess over ‘All the Bright Places’ not taking them. As a sucker for all things Greek mythology, this ‘Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness’ show caught my attention immediately. From Amelia Roberts | Opinion Editor Hunter Huffman | Web Editor the creators of other Netflix anime series like Based on the book by Jennifer Niven, “All The “Castlevania” and “Seis Manos,” “Blood of “Carole f------Baskin.” Looking back on this Bright Places” is a breath of fresh air in 2020. Zeus” tells the story of Heron who surprise, long year, you may remember the hype sur- The film shows accurate depictions of the surprise is the son of Zeus. Hera’s jealousy rounding this bizarre Netflix docuseries and struggles of mental health and grief, as well as and quest for revenge throws the world into the various memes spawned in its wake. Re- the sad realities of what they can lead to. The utter pandemonium. Filled with edge-of- gardless of the absurdity surrounding Joe Ex- story details the lives of Theodore Finch and your-seat action, back-stabbing betrayal and otic’s life, there’s a lot of tragedy as well, and heart-wrenching loss, this show gives you ev- Violet Markey, teens who are both dealing “Tiger King” has a striking blend of humor and erything Disney’s “Hercules” couldn’t. with incredibly unfortunate circumstances, humanity to encapsulate these moments. It’s a but despite that, find comfort in each other. fitting accommodation to the madness of 2020. PHOTO VIA AWN.COM

101 Kuhlin Center SHAELEE HAAF, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 ROSILAND FLETCHER, MANAGING EDITOR RC, PULSE EDITOR Email: [email protected] ANDREW BAILEY, COPY CHIEF AMELIA ROBERTS, YOUR LIFE EDITOR Website: bgfalconmedia.com HALLIE RILEY, CAMPUS EDITOR PRESTON INGOL, PHOTO EDITOR Advertising: 101 Kuhlin Center bgnews Phone: (720) 219-5947 MEGAN FINKE, CITY EDITOR HUNTER HUFFMAN, WEB EDITOR SHAYNE NISSEN, FALCON MEDIA SPORTS DIRECTOR YOUR LIFE November 23, 2020 | PAGE 5 Editors’ Top Picks 2020: Editors’ Top Picks 2020: Albums Songs ‘3.15.20’ by Childish Gambino ‘After Hours’ by The Weeknd ‘No Time To Die’ by Billie Eilish ‘47.48’ by Childish Gambino Hunter Huffman | Web Editor Andrew Bailey | Copy Chief Andrew Bailey | Copy Chief Hunter Huffman | Web Editor As a long-time Gambino fan, this album came The Weeknd bares his soul on one of the best There’s a certain quality that’s necessary for I first heard this song staring out the window at the perfect time for me: at the start of Ohio’s albums of the past few years, and easily his a James Bond theme. It’s tough to pin down, of a dorm room in Kreischer-Compton, where stay-at-home order, just eight days after the best project to date. There’s something for ev- but each theme needs to make you feel like I was placed for temporary spring break hous- titular date of “3.15.20.” This album combines eryone, as long as you can appreciate bangers Bond is facing his greatest threat yet. With the ing in March. In the midst of the dread and the elements employed by Donald Glover’s that sizzle with pop and R&B. He wears his franchise consisting of over 20 films and clos- anxiety I felt then, fueled by the unraveling previous musical projects, from 2011’s “Camp” emotions on his sleeve — or rather, in his ing the door on the sixth actor— not counting pandemic and overall uncertainty, a new feel- to 2016’s “Awaken, My Love!” as both a thesis voice — and touches on personal troubles like David Niven— to portray the character, every ing enveloped me: hope. While this song is a statement of the Childish Gambino moniker, heartbreak and the turmoil he experiences element of each movie must attempt to top its message of strength to Donald Glover’s chil- as well as Glover’s summary of the world today. from living in Los Angeles. He expertly blends predecessors, or risk turning the spy thrillers dren in the face of today’s world, it struck me It often feels dark and dire, but offers glimmers elements of music from four decades ago into stale remnants of the past. So far, the best as well. The lines “just take care of your soul … of hope — something I needed in March, and with more contemporary styles, making “After theme to capture this is Adele’s “Skyfall.” And you’ll get through it” were just what I needed something I’ll need going into 2021. Hours” a 2020 album that cannot be missed. while Billie Eilish’s “No Time To Die” doesn’t to hear. As the sun set on campus that day, I quite beat Adele’s masterpiece, Daniel Craig’s finally felt hope for a better day. I still do. curtain call couldn’t have been done better. ‘Show and Tell’ by Mxmtoon ‘Manic’ by Halsey ‘Punisher’ by Phoebe Bridgers ‘Drunk & I Miss You’ by Jimmie Allen and Hallie Riley | Campus Editor Amelia Roberts | Opinion Editor RC | Entertainment Editor Mickey Guyton Coming out all the way back in January, Something about the way Phoebe Bridgers “Show and Tell’’ is just one song out of many on Rosiland Fletcher | Managing Editor Mxmtoon’s EP that accurately depicts who she “Manic” is objectively one of Halsey’s best writes music makes you feel sad, but oddly is as an artist. As many Mxmtoon fans know, albums. With songs such as “You should be provides you with a sense of comfort as if ev- A country song I’ve been loving recently is It’s not too uncommon for her lyrics to denote sad,” “Without Me” and “Still Learning,” the erything is going to be ok. In a year filled with “Drunk and I Miss You” from artists. Jim- struggles with anxiety and depression. Howev- album explores Halsey’s journey with self ex- constant uncertainty, “Punisher” helped mie Allen and Mickey Guyton. It is a short er, this song encompasses so much more than pression, as well as the realization of the tox- provide a beam of light in the otherwise dark duet about the break-up of a couple, and what she’s produced in the past. The harmo- icity of some of the men in her life. tunnel that was 2020. the post-relationship feelings. But, the song reminded me of what a year 2020 has been. nization of her voice combined with the soft, Though I haven’t drank or necessarily missed yet upbeat melody of her guitar allows you to a romantic partner during lockdown, I missed get lost in the narrative. With the timing of the ‘Fine Line’ by Harry Styles ‘Future Nostalgia’ by Dua Lipa people — friends and family I haven’t seen pandemic too, this song couldn’t have been since March — even the passing strangers at made for a more relevant and relatable era. Megan Finke | City Editor Hallie Riley | Campus Editor a coffee shop. The song captures the sorrow- ‘Frail State Of Mind’ by The 1975Hallie Ri- My favorite album of this past year, well tech- “Future Nostalgia” is by far some of the best ful essence of 2020; wanting to drink to drown Megan Finke | City Editor nically since December 2019, is “Fine Line” work produced by Dua Lipa. In her second the sorrow, even though it sometimes won’t by Harry Styles. Yes, I know it may sound studio album, she plays around with 80’s dis- drown the hard memories, especially from This year, my favorite song release is Frail cliche but this album was highly anticipated co sounds that give the album an upbeat and this year. I thoroughly enjoy this song, and State Of Mind by The 1975 on Notes On A and songs from which are still played on the jubilant personality. The lyrical production is I’ve found myself putting it on repeat lately. Conditional Form. This song has a mix of unique sounds and lead singer Matty Healy. radio. This album is as relevant as any oth- also exceptional. From songs like “Boys Will ‘Circles’ by Mac Miller er simply because of its excellence. And yes, Be Boys” to “Break My Heart” to “Begging,” One of my favorite things about The 1975 is I said excellence. The album has a variety of her themes of self-empowerment and vul- RC | Entertainment Editor the sounds they have on their tracks and how powerful they make the music sound. This songs, and according to the Rolling Stone, nerability continuously overlap. In a year where mental health became worse “makes retro-rock with a sensitive touch,” song is one of my favorites on the album, for a lot of people, the late Mac Miller perfect- though I prefer other albums by them. which I think is the perfect way to explain it. ly encapsulates the feeling of depression that, unfortunately, ran rampant throughout. Along ‘Midnight Sky’ by Miley Cyrus with the first single “Good News,” the first track ‘folklore’ by Taylor Swift Amelia Roberts | off of the posthumous release of the same Opinion Editor | Shaelee Haaf Editor-in-Chief name provides comfort to anyone else who The seventh track on her album “Plastic Taylor Swift surprised fans with her eighth might be struggling with where they are in life. Hearts,” fully releasing on Nov. 27, “Midnight studio album that she wrote and produced Sky” is a self love anthem. With the song being during quarantine. This album has a com- ‘Boss B*tch’ by Doja Cat released just shortly after Cyrus’ breakup with pletely different tone than her previous work. Shaelee Haaf | Editor-in-Chief Cody Simpson, the lyrics “I don’t belong to It has a deeply personal touch and is often anyone,” as well as “I don’t need to be loved by described as reading straight from one of the This song embodies the kind of woman who’s you,” hit harder than ever. At its core, the song diaries of Swift herself. While it’s not my fa- dripping with confidence and is perfect for is about self-expression, discovering or deep- hyping myself up, because I am that woman. vorite album, the calming rhythms of guitar ening self-love and the understanding that It has an energetic beat, clever lyrics and just and piano chords are nice to fall asleep to. you are all you need. The song came out just the right amount of cowbell. I can never get when I needed it. I was going through a really anything done when it comes on since all I hard time and was unsure of my self worth, PHOTO VIA AMAZON.COM want to do is dance. and this song really helped me out with that. SPORTS November 23, 2020 | PAGE 6 Week three of MAC play wraps up

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Reese Lannon | Sports Columnist Williams combined for over 200 yards Toledo 45, Eastern Michigan 28 A big reason for that was the electric combo rushing and four touchdowns as well. Isaiah of receivers Dwayne Eskridge (who averaged Buffalo 42, Bowling Green 17 McKoy might also be on track to be the Running back Bryant Koback had another over 50 yards per catch) and Jaylen Hall who In a match-up between the potential best MAC’s best receiver with six catches for 140 great game on the ground for the Rockets combined for eight catches in total for 322 and worst teams in the MAC, Buffalo did yards and a touchdown. The Zips couldn’t as they moved to 2-1 overall with the win, yards and four touchdowns. The Broncos not slip up. The Bulls led at one point 35-3 stop anything on defense, and didn’t get rushing for 149 yards and a score while racked up over 600 total yards. Central on an absolute monster of a game by Jaret much going in the passing game either, but quarterbacks Eli Peters and Carter Bradley Michigan relied on the ground game, and Patterson who had 31 carries, 301 yards quarterback Teon Dollard racked up 202 teamed up to throw four touchdown passes. it worked for the most part with Kobe and four touchdowns. Patterson is starting yards and four touchdowns on the ground Eagles’ quarterback Preston Hutchinson Lewis getting 16 carries for 114 yards and to put NFL scouts on notice, and for very for Akron. Kent State, who was a potential had a good day throwing through the air two touchdowns while Kalil Pimpleton, a good reason. Matt McDonald showed MAC sleeper in the pre-season has ascended for nearly 250 yards and four touchdowns, receiver, ran for 110 yards and three scores improvement for the Falcons going 17 of 27 up to Buffalo-levels in the MAC East race at albeit a good amount of that in garbage on just seven carries. The win puts WMU for 219 yards. True freshman Terion Stewart 3-0 while Akron drops to 0-3. time. The Eagles, who fell to 0-3 with the loss in sole possession of first place in the MAC were unable to get anything going on the has begun to put some people on notice, as Northern Illinois 25, Ball State 31 West while CMU moves into a three-way tie he scored two more touchdowns Tuesday ground and finished with 34 rushing yards. for second place with Toledo and Ball State. The Huskies fell to 0-3 but kept it close in Toledo remains in a three-way tie for second night. The Bulls remain tied for first in the Ohio vs. Miami - Postponed MAC East at 3-0 while Bowling Green drops quest for their first win, but the Cardinals in the MAC West while EMU remains tied to 0-3. were too much in the end. Running back with Northern Illinois in the bottom of the Due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the Ohio Caleb Huntley ran for over 100 yards and a division. Bobcats team, the game was cancelled and Akron 35, Kent State 69 score while Drew Plitt threw for 214 yards Western Michigan 52, will not be rescheduled. This is the first Yes the score you read above is correct. The and two scores through the air for Ball State. Central Michigan 44 cancellation of any MAC game since the Golden Flashes are turning into an offensive Ross Bowers played well for NIU, tossing revised six-game schedule. n juggernaut. Quarterback Dustin Crum is for 300 yards and a touchdown in the air In potentially the best game of the week having a remarkable senior year, throwing with Tyrice Ritchie having another big game between two MAC West unbeatens, the for 348 yards and three touchdowns through receiving with 11 catches for 108 yards and Broncos came out on top. In this high the air and running 13 times for 104 yards a touchdown (all season highs). Ball State scoring game, quarterback Kaleb Eleby of and two more scores on the ground. remains in a three-way tie for second in the WMU completed just 12 passes, but for a Visit bgfalconmedia.com for more. Backfield mates Marquez Cooper and Xavier MAC West. whopping 382 yards and five touchdowns. BG NEWS November 23, 2020 | PAGE 7 COVID-19 makes meal plan conversion possible for some students

Ryan Dick | Reporter In a normal year, meal swipes included in a student’s meal plan do not roll over to the next semester or convert into Falcon Dollars. However, coronavirus has made this year anything but normal. Due to COVID-19, some students are interested in converting their swipes into Falcon Dollars to offer more flexibility for purchasing food outside the dining halls during the pandemic. Falcon Media asked 100 random students in person around campus if they think an option to convert swipes into Falcon Dollars would be beneficial for students during the pandemic. Overwhelmingly, 99 out of the 100 students said such a conversion option would be beneficial. BGSU Chief Health Officer Ben Batey is not opposed to the idea either. “I think there might be some benefit in that, looking at it from the perspective of being flexible and offering students options,” he said. With the COVID-19 protocol currently in place at the dining halls, Batey said he does not know if a swipe conversion would necessarily be a safer option for students. PHOTO PROVIDED BY CYNTHIA MORRISON “I checked with my colleagues and we haven’t heard any concerns from students Although a conversion is not available around the safety in dining halls,” he said. “As of now, BGSU Dining for every student, students with preexisting “For our office to “We’re following all of the same protocols for is not planning to offer health conditions can reach out to BGSU consider dining any restaurant in the state of Ohio.” Accessibility Services to see if they are Executive Director of Business Operations a meal swipe conversion eligible for a meal plan adjustment. accommodations a Brad Leigh has oversight for BGSU Dining The university can make accommodations and manages the contract with Chartwells, for students ... ” for students through Accessibility student would need to a business that assists BGSU Dining. As of Services, where the student goes through now, BGSU Dining is not planning to offer a — Brad Leigh — a verification process documenting provide documentation meal swipe conversion for students, he said. Executive Director of Business Operations that an accommodation is needed. with information “Our first-year meal plans are designed Accommodations are based on each to offer the best variety and nutritionally According to the Integrated student’s individual situation. regarding a medical healthy selections for our students as they Postsecondary Education Data System, “For our office to consider dining begin their on-campus experience,” Leigh BGSU has the second-lowest public accommodations a student would need to condition or disability” said. “We believe the balanced meal plan is university meal plan cost for students in the provide documentation with information important, helps maximize efficiencies and state. regarding a medical condition or disability,” — Bailey Murphy — helps control operational costs.” “We manage that by making sure we are Accessibility Services Coordinator Bailey Accessibility Services Coordinator Leigh said the overall goal with the meal producing for what we need,” Leigh said. Murphy said. plan program is to provide great value to “That whole model is designed on making Accessibility Services will inform the Students interested in contacting students at a low cost. sure we have the right labor model and the student about what documentation will be Accessibility Services can call the office at “If you do adjust it, what the students right amount of food that we are ordering needed and discuss options as well as the (419) 372-8495 or by emailing access@bgsu. have to understand is it will be at the for the number of students we could see.” next steps. edu. n expense of subsequent years’ meal plan programs,” he said. BG NEWS November 23, 2020 | PAGE 8 BGSU Dining searches to replace Dunkin’

Hallie Riley | Campus Editor In their most recent student survey, Erbert and Gerbert’s “Changing brand or these six brands were listed as potential Erbert and Gerbert’s classifies as a The BGSU Dunkin’ has been on campus for franchise relationships is replacements: sandwich franchise and offers an array of nearly 10 years. sandwiches and wraps, along with soups, This coming May, however, will mark the absolutely necessary to be Einstein Bros Bagels salads and macaroni dishes. end of the company’s franchise agreement This national breakfast brand is famous for Freshens with BGSU Dining, which means that the able to offer timely brands/ its variety of bagels and signature brunch Similar to Shake Smart’s health-centric well-known coffee brand located next to The sandwiches. Some menu favorites include concepts that deliver the foundation, Freshens offers a wide selection Oaks will be replaced with a new eatery. the cheesy hash brown bagel, the roasted of smoothie and yogurt options, rice bowls, According to the Director of BGSU turkey and cheddar sandwich and the most satisfaction to our flatbread sandwiches and saladwraps. Dining, Michael Paulus, “Changing brand chorizo sunrise gourmet bagel. or franchise relationships is absolutely students.” McAlister’s Deli necessary to be able to offer timely brands/ Shake Smart McAlister’s Deli specializes in handcrafted concepts that deliver the most satisfaction — Michael Paulus — Shake Smart was originally founded by and club sandwiches, along with soup to our students . . . trends and tastes can Director of BGSU Dining two college students who wanted to make specialities and fresh salads. change overnight.” As of right now, Paulus on-campus eating healthier. Menu options Red Mango and his team are in search of a “bagel, “Additionally, we seek food concepts or include protein shakes and smoothies, acai Red Mango opened in 2007 and doubles coffee, sandwich, and pastry brand,” which brands that are unique in our marketplace bowls, oatmeal bowls and eggwhite and as a frozen yogurt and smoothie franchise, has flexible breakfast and lunch takeout that guests can only enjoy on campus,” whole-wheat breakfast wraps. with their menu BGranging News from a plethora options, as well as longer operation hours. Paulus added. of acai bowlsI column to yogurt (2.4375”) parfaits by and 6” a few flatbread choices. n THE BG NEWS SUDOKU

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