Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 11-4-2011 The BG News November 4, 2011 Bowling Green State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news Recommended Citation Bowling Green State University, "The BG News November 4, 2011" (2011). BG News (Student Newspaper). 8460. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/8460 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. oreaKing news ofShoW,D.ll(ieiition5f.i11«otedhvth«Assod»udCoife<i THE BG NEWS ^ NAtHANflEKONICH WEEFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6,2011 Volume 9i issue 33 ESTABLISHED 1920 An independent student press serving the campus and surrounding community www.bgnews.com Relay for Life raises awareness for cancer Proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society By Dominic Binklay A variety of fundraising activities Reporter and competitions, such as the Ms. Relay drag show and a battle of the The University will host the bands are scheduled to take place fourth annual Relay for Life throughout the night, said Allison Friday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. at Hincs, co-chair of Relay for Life. the Perry Held House. "1 think the atmosphere is fun The event will benefit the and exciting because it is an event American Cancer Society while to get awareness across campus, raising cancer awareness with- so we want to keep it upbeat and in the community, said Lauren lively," Purdy said. Purdy, president of Colleges Keeping with the tradition of the Against Cancer. relay, three ceremonies will take "Our biggest goal for Relay for place throughout the night honor- Life isn't necessarily the amount of ing cancer survivors and remem- money we're raising but it's really to bering those who have passed get awareness out about how can- away, Hines said. cer affects the lives of the people we While past relays at the University love and people that we know and have not fared as well as some com- see every single day," Purdy said. mittee members hoped, the num- The relay will take place at night ber of participants and the amount in order to keep with the theme of of money raised for this year's Cancer Never Sleeps, said Francine Jones, a committee member for the See RELAY I .? event. CAMPUS Cuilin Ge BRIEF World Student International dinner Association promotes understanding President ASIA RAPAI 'I The World Student Assoceoon « hosting tneir annual International Dinner from 6 to 9 pm Nov A fashion show with tra- 13 in the Union Ballroom. 1 ditional outfits. Taiko drumming and Salsa dancers The event is special this year as it is the first year will be featured at the dinner. The food will include the event will kick off the International Education French dessert and Moroccan chicken. Week sad WSA President Cuilin Ge. The dinner aims to "connect and strengthen It's a good chance for people who are inter- the international community by bringing together ested in learning different cultures from around different nationalities, languages and traditions." the world to learn, a good opportunity to make according to the group's Facebook page. new friends and sample good food from different Students, faculty and staff can buy tickets at the countries.'' Ge said. Union information desk through Sunday. Tickets tessential Bowling Green Mayor, The dinner will be "full of international flavor cost $15 and cash is the only form of payment and multiple cultural performances," according to accepted Contact Cuilin Ge at gcmlin*falcon. John Quinn, to leave the World Student Association's Facebook page bgsuedu for more information or to order tickets office after 12 years SEE STORY ON PAGE 2 KNOW YOUR ISSUES Experience Works loses LECTIONSJOr PART30FA4-PARTSERIES This week The BG News ©plans the three issues and one levy on the years Oho bale* so you're funding to help elderly find jobs nfcimed when you head to ihe Bob Nov 8 T WARD FACE OFF By Tainavm Almuhanna •ration for the Nov. 8 election. The BG News questioned the "Its a real shame that Reporter didaAs running for the 1st Ward, which is where most students live. ISSUES TEDORRE-ELEC ED WHAT WOULD BASIC FACTS the budget cuts have At age 55 or over with a low i ncome. OPOSE TO BENEFI STUDENTS? Issue 3 is a proposed amendment to the forced us to turn away Daniel BMark Constitution of the State of Oho which landing a dream job may he harder would exempt Ohio from the national "Patent than you think. Experience Works, Gordon Hollenbaugh Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010" a non-profit community-based many applicants." Challenger Incumbent If approved it would make it illegal for organization, may have been the Sheila Williams | Participant Assistant answer — until the government- ■ A law or rule in place to compel, funded program was cut by 48 they can t hen take up to 376 cours- directly or indirectly, any person, My man goal is to provide students with a If re-efected I wJ contrue to represent the percent. es for free. Lambert said. voice. There are no students on City Councl interests of students before City Councl I employer or health care provider to participate in a health care system. Jim Lambert, a participant "We have applicants with a mas- even though nearly half of al citizens are stu- oani think students want to be srigfed out or assistant at Experience Works. ter's degree in our program, as dents - if students want concerns heard, we treated dfierendy from other residents h 1st ■ A law or rule to prohibit the purchase need a student on Counoi VN&rd I know students have the same sense of or sale of health care or health insur- said the organization originally well as engineers who have been One of my top pnonties is to protect the cornrrurityas everyone eke and want to work ance. started in 1969 and impacts more let go from their previous job due arttKfcaimrtation ordnances _ I wfl also work oolaborativery w*h other interests to actiess ■ A law or rule that imposes a penalty than 50,000 people each year; it to their age," Uimbert said. for the creation of more bike paths and protect rssua I f*K*2 worked with students to devebp or fine for the sale or purchase of operates in more than 30 states After taking courses, partici- students' voting rights from bills lie HB194. legdabon presented before counoi I wotted health care or health insurance. "Due to the recent budget cuts, pants can enroll in Job Club, a Another one of my goals & to educate students wth students on a multitude erf issues and 51 applicants had to be declined 10-week program where appli- about making local govemment work for them even nterceded on the* behalf when they If apprcwd the amendment wJ be effective 50 for entry," Lambert said. cants receive mock interviews, Some of my goats don't faH under the pur- have brought corxems to my attenfon City days after the election view of City Counot but. I wiH work on certain Cfwrnment & separate from Ifriiversity gov- In order to be qualified for the job training and resume writing issues that require the coopeotKm of individu- ernment _ a member of Oty Counoi has no program, applicants must be advice by professionals for three als who have control over them That nduoes fluty to affect Unrversty poky I cannot kwer YES OR NO? older than 55, unemployed and hours per week. They are also paid prevendng tuition increases, making smarter tubon improve orvcampus paring save aca- A "yes" vote means approval of the amend- have a maximum yearly income $7.-10 an hour. Uimbert said. and more effects use of the tuition _ more deme programs, increase your pay or get you ment of $13,613. Participants are then "However, not all participants parking spaces for our commuter students, pre- a better job and to mpy that a member or A "no" vote means disapproval of it placed in the "Job Ready" program cound can do itese thngs 6 cfengenuous I ventiig future cuts to our academic budgets, in order to evaluate their reading See WORKS | Page 2 the creation of a TARTA bus servce _ and vA never make promfies I cannot keep, but Irfamabon cornrjaW from the Wood County and comprehension skills. Then lowering prices of grocery items on campus I v4 work to faofcate student panrparjen as Board of Education wwwccmosrfohus/SOf/ nrembers or a trnvnq community Mbctenl FORUM SPORTS PULSE PEOPLE ON THE STREET Stop cliched communication Falcon rugby takes on Miami Actress reflects on University days What magazine do you want to see turned into a TV show? Columnist Mathew Davoli encourages The BG rugby dub takes on conference foe University Alumna Jessica Joy shares her IANGLODICH students to cultivate original arguments and Miami this weekend. The winner wl be the MAC experiences as a professional actress and looks Senior, Film Production not fall back on trite sayings which convey champion and wl represent the conference in back on the lessons she learned during her time in "Make magazine, to watch people and their do-it-yourself projects" over-amplified messages | Pag* 4 the spring National Crampionships | Page 6 the theatre department | Page 8 | Page 4 § VISIT BGVIEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 Friday.