Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 2-1-2012 The BG News February 1, 2012 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 February 1, 2012" (2012). BG News (Student Newspaper). 8488. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/8488 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. MOVE YOUR PHI T Alpha Phi Sorority hosted free Zumba to promote Women's Cardiac Care. THE BG NEW See photos on PAGE 3. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2,2012 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Students test potential Blackboard replacement Select classes partake in trial run of new Canvas learning management system so University faculty, students can discuss its pros, cons By Dominic Binkl.y Reporter currently using Canvas in two of "We're so used to either straight Facebook students need in order to prove her classes, said she volunteered Ihey completed work, and a new Some students and faculty are cur- to test the system because she style communication or we're used to email system of communication, which rently testing Canvas, a learning thinks the University needs to get resembles that of a social net- management system that could away from Blackboard because of and this is kind of like a hybrid between the working site, are why Ekstrand possibly replace the University's its "clumsiness." said Canvas might not be the aging Blackboard system this fall. New features that improve two and I think that's the hard part." right fit. So far, 78 faculty members and organization — like a calendar- Victoria Ekstrand | Instructor Using Canvas "Some of it may just be getting 120 courses have begun the pilot based schedule that groups due used to the new environment, test, which will last until the end dates for every class into one place improvement over Blackboard. said it still needs more work. of spring semester. and a new grade book feature — But while there are some things Concerns with the lack of a See CANVAS | Page 2 Victoria Ekstrand, an instructor are areas Ekstrand said are an to like about Canvas, Ekstrand paper trail, which Ekstrand said LEAVING THE FALCON'S NEST? Union dining changes to be voted upon later this month, installed in August ByErkUgatta Reporter To increase variety, options and space, the Union will experience an overhaul before this fall. The plan is to "rip it out" and "start over," with an anticipated opening day of Aug. 10, said Mike Paulus, director of Dining Services. The project would be self-funded by Dining Services and would not raise student tuition. The Falcon's Nest will be completely renovated and three new venues will be added, he said. A dining advisory board, consisting of 25 people who reached out to 642 students to vote, selected the top three choices the students voted for, Paulus said. The top three were Chick-fll-A. Papa John's and Panda Express, which may replace Wendy's, 2.Mato 2.Night and Zona Mexicana, respectively. Wendy's contract expires in May, Paulus said. The three venues are not yet official, he said. See NEST I ■ 2 Students can utilize deals, GUESS WHO? discounts at local eateries By Molly McNam.r. Reporter MORE BAN FORYOUR Even with two brand new dining facilities on campus, it can often BUCK prove challenging to resist the temptation of local restaurants the PART 3 OF A city has to offer. PART SERIES Straying from a meal plan swipe and reaching into often shallow college budget pockets, however, can be tough. Luckily, many restaurants offer specials students may not know about. Some places even a case of the "Mondays," said offer a discount particularly employee Dave Riesberg. for University students, such as "Every person who comes in on Mancino's Pizza and Grinders Mondays gets to spin the wheel, on Main Street. and no matter what, there is Every Thursday, Mancino's some sort of prize for every cus- £] nuiH i « ^^_ ' I 1 nr holds a "College ID" special and tomer," Riesberg said. "It can be students with a valid college ID a free sub, brownie, 10 to 20 per- receive a 20 percent discount cent off their order or a number on their entire dine-in order. of other things." Along with this student special, Speedy Burrito, located Mancino's offers a variety of behind Domino's on Wooster other daily deals, including a Street, utilizes its Facebook large one-item pizza for $6 on page to attract customers with Fridays and two medium pizzas deals and discounts. for $10 on Saturdays. Owner Rick Cruz often posts AIYSS* GANNON IMEBGNEWS Around the corner, on ITHRAN KANOYTON. senior, was up on stage with "psychological illusionist" Joshua Seth as he guessed the name ol the person Ithran was thinking Wooster Street, Dave's Cosmic See BUCK | Page 2 of Seth hosted a mind reading show Tuesday night in the Union Ballroom. He was nominated as both Best Male Artist and Best Live Novelty Artist of Subs offers a deal for those with 2012 by Campus Activities Magazine. BGNEWS.COM SPORTS FORUM Popular culture on the move Senior athletes take leadership role Social media attracts readers Where do you go for Visit our website inexpensive food? Seniors Parker Hewit and Drew In his debut column, Social Media I on Thursday for Preston take on leadership Editor Alex Alusheff discusses how information about a Gas stations he uses the Internet to promote possible move for the roles within the University men's golf team in the news and shows how it helps keep STEVE DIBBLE University's Popular Sophomore. Culture Department. upcoming season. | PAGE 6 journalism alive. | PAGE 5 VCT 2 Wednesday. February 1 & Thursday, February 2.2012 FROM THE FRONT PAGE WWW.B6NEWS.COM r FRIDAY NIGHTS V 10 PM til 2:30 AM 88?$ &£. «r .» iv \* A iv:s^ ft FEATURING: RYAN DUNLAP V^0* j \a» ii»... ir .r »r *'i / ;///// BOOMER & The Dumb Easies / Ten 40 Acapella / Indigo ^S3svgimmmmmmzn^S-T __ DJ MANNY 55 Feb 2 @ 9:00p.m. CI-^ **%&**u** * 18 & Up* 21 & over FREE Live Taping of the Newest Radio/TV Show clazel.net * facebook.com/clazel glary was reported in Founders. DeWalt cordless driver and 9=59 P.M. SAT., JAN. 28 Gavino R. Hernandez, 22, of BLOTTER DeWalt cord saw from his 2:16 PM. 2:24 A.M. Bowfing Green, was cited for A physical fight was reported 5:56A.M. unlocked van within the 500 Nine dollars in change were block of E. Napoleon Road reported stolen overnight operating a vehicle impaired FRI..JAN.27 at Falcon Heights. A policy violation was report- within the 1200 block of N. sometime since Jan. 27. They from an unlocked vehicle in 1:41 A.M. ed in Harshman Dunbar. were valued at $250 and an unlocked garage within Main St. A drug violation was report- 4:17 A.M. $200. respectively. the 700 block of S. Summit ed in Kreischer Ashley. Todd A. Haddox. of Eryria. 3:17 P.M. St. 10:08 P.M. Ohio, was cited for disorderly Kiara Monet Kenerly. of 10:57 A.M. Tiffany Pilar Kidd, 31. of 2:21A.M. conduct/fighting and drug Bowling Green, was cited for Toledo, was cited for assured Robert S. Taylor. 32, of 2:45 P.M. An alcohol violation was abuse in Falcon Heights. criminal mischief/tamper- Bowling Green, was arrested A juvenile was reported to clear distance ahead in an reported near Court and ing with a safety device in for receiving stolen property be found with a small bag- injury-causing accident Manville streets. Harshman Chapman. 4:20 A.M. near East Poe and North gie of marijuana at Bowling near Wooster and Manville Gary Vanness Galbreath. Prospect streets. He was Green High School streets. 4:06 A.M. of Cleveland, was cited for 3:20 P.M. lodged at the Wood County Matthew A. Benedetti. of disorderly conduct/fighting Suspicious circumstances Justice Center. 5:02 P.M. Copley. Ohio, was cited for in Falcon Heights were reported in the TUES..JAN. 31 William McKinley Graves III, drug abuse/marijuana and Kreischer metered lot. 4:47 A.M. 12:57 P.M. 21, of Toledo, was arrested possession of drug parapher- Michael Wenig. 22. of 1:08 P.M. Complainant reported a for trafficking drugs near nalia in Kreischer Ashley. Cygnet. Ohio, was cited for A simple assault was report- 5:50 P.M. Garmin GPS, a textbook and Elm and 2nd streets. He was possession of drug parapher- ed in Kreischer/ Darrow. Nathaniel L Januszewski, a jewelry making kit stolen lodged in the Wood County nalia within the 800 block of 4:10 A.M. of Wayne, Ohio, was cited from an unlocked vehicle Justice Center. Joshua A. for drug paraphernalia in 4th St. Michael W. Gallagher, of 3:34 P.M. within the 200 block of N. Davidson, 21. of Toledo, was Parma Heights. Ohio, was A theft of less than $500 Conklin North. Prospect St. sometime in the arrested for complicity to cited for drug paraphernalia was reported in Offenhauer three previous days. They trafficking drugs and lodged in Kreischer Ashley. West. were valued at $75. $90 and at the Wood County Justice MON.,JAN.30 $30, respectively.