Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 12-18-2013 The BG News December 18, 2013 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 December 18, 2013" (2013). BG News (Student Newspaper). 8697. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/8697 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Book 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. HOT AND READY The BG football team will be traveling back to Ford Field Dec. 27 for the Little Caesar’s Pizza Bowl. They will play the Atlantic-Coast confer- ence opponent University of Pittsburgh Panthers THESTABLISHED 1920E | An independent BG student press serving N the campusE and Wsurrounding communityS without head coach Dave Clawson Page 2. VOLume 93, Issue 50 Wednesday, December 18, 2013 WWW.BGNEWS.COM CAMPUS Smoking ban to take effect in January BRIEF Nicotine cravers will have to get fix in designated areas along parking lots next semester or get reported University to award 1,042 diplomas By Danae King Jill parking lots, to smoke. of students. Editor-in-Chief Carr “The majority of our commu- Freshman Heather Brown said The University will award 1,042 diplomas Vice President of nity members said they wanted she hadn’t heard about the policy on Saturday during commencement. Kelsey Vandenberg smoked outside Student Affairs this,” said Jill Carr, vice president but is glad it’s happening. Those awards include 27 doctoral of the Union on Tuesday, but after of Student Affairs. “It’s all about “I would love it if they just banned degrees, 164 master’s degrees, 73 associ- break, she’ll have to snuff out her health-related issues.” it in general,” she said. ate degrees and 768 bachelor’s degrees, cigarette if she’s in the same spot. This semester has been about Brown doesn’t smoke herself according to a University press release. The Clean Air Policy will go making a problem out of something educating the campus commu- and said it hasn’t been a big prob- Jeffrey Boutelle, president and CEO of into effect Jan. 1 and smokers will that doesn’t have to be a problem.” nity about the new policy. The lem at the University but it does Beech-Nut Nutrition baby food company, have to be in a designated smok- The policy was approved by University put stickers on sidewalks bother her when she’s walking and Robert Clasen, a cable industry pio- ing area to light up. The closest the Board of Trustees in June and around campus, made a website around campus. neer, will be speaking to graduates during receptacle to the Union is across goes into effect Jan. 1, 2014. The about the policy and sent out The University has gotten a lot of Friday’s and Saturday’s ceremonies respec- Thurstin Avenue. policy states that students, fac- emails to let students, faculty and tively, according to the release. “I just think it is unnecessary,” ulty, staff and visitors must go staff know about the policy, said See SMOKE | Page 5 Commencement will be hosted at 7 p.m. Vandenberg said of the policy. “It’s to designated areas, usually in Michael Ginsburg, associate dean Saturday in the Stroh Center. The BG News reflects on notable events from this semester Racially-charged tweets spawn Call To Action — Oct. 7 After a Twitter user with the handle of @PatFalcon sent a flurry of racially charged tweets aimed at the Black Student Union, the group formed Call to Action, which aims to raise awareness Falcon health center opens — Aug. 19 about diversity. The group formed a The new $5 million center is a collaboration between the University resolution for Undergraduate Student and Wood County Hospital, with plans to improve and expand health services for students. The center offers psychiatric services, radiology, Government asking for support, but it a drive-thru pharmacy and a lab for blood draw and urine analysis. was tabled. Fracking amendment fails — Nov. 5 The city quashed an amendment to Elizabeth Smart visits University the city charter to ban fracking during — Nov. 5 election day. The city expressed concern Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart spoke on that certain parts of the amendment campus about her nine-month captivity in 2002 and would raise utility rates by 80 percent overcoming the trauma of that experience. Smart’s and harm existing businesses. The visit was meant to inspire students and was part amendment was defeated 3,549 to 1,194 of the “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories” votes. speaker series by University Libraries. Peregrine Falcon pilfered from Life Sciences Building — Nov. 8 - 13 A 100-year-old taxidermied falcon was stolen from the Life Sciences Building, drawing University terminates regional attention due to the fact that the falcon is the University’s mascot. The falcon was 30 faculty contracts - returned on Nov. 15. Dec. 1 The University cut 30 non-tenure fac- ulty for Fall 2014. An additional 12 were let go on one-year terminal contracts, totalling 42. The University made the cuts due to lower enrollment in certain departments and to boost faculty salaries to stay competitive with other colleges, said Provost Rodney Rogers. Football team wins MAC Championship - Dec. 6 The Falcons upset Northern Illinois University, ranked 14th in the nation, in a landslide victory of 47-27. It was the first time since 1992 that the University won the title. The Falcons face Pitt in the Little Caesar’s Pizza Bowl on Dec. 26. A GLIMPSE INTO THE PAST A GLIMPSE INTO EXAM SERIES 3: Melt Shoppe opens PLACES TO STUDY after two month delay Staying in to study in residence tables where students can spread out.” need to listen to music.” Restaurant offers Prohibition style decor, milkshakes, malts Waters recommends students study where they will However, the places provided are primarily available halls By Kathryne Rubright be most effective. only to the students who live in the residence halls. Mufleh. There’s no place like home and the saying is true Reporter when studying for finals as well. “In residence halls, they have all the resources “The main lobby is open for anyone but any of the Colleen Jenkins, director of they need right there,” she said. “They can study in upper floors and labs provided are for current residence hospitality, said Melt Shoppe, While some students might live off-campus, there is their rooms or in the lounge, where they can pull up students because their funds paid for those things,” The newly opened Melt Shoppe which opened Tuesday, aims to a big group that lives in the residence halls. These places their laptops and not have to brave the weather.” Waters said. provide spaces where students can study. offers a mix of old and new, with provide fine dining, yet offer She also said that the place a student studies is The halls have taken into consideration that students a Prohibition theme and tablets food everyone can afford. Some of these places include student lounges, com- unique. will be studying, so in order to help they have extended that show guests their options. Melt Shoppe was originally puter labs and classrooms, said Director of Residence quiet hours, Waters said. Life Sarah Waters. “In their room, there might be distractions,” Waters “It’s this idea of taking dif- going to open in October or said. “For some, that might be a perfect place where “We did this to help promote a quiet environment,” ferent elements and creating a “Some have classrooms that are available in the they can get the support they need. They just need to she said. “We hope students do well so they come back fun mix.” said owner Ammar See MELT | Page 5 evening where they can work at,” she said. “These have know what they need to study. For others, they might next spring.” TODAY VS ALL TIME BEST PARENTS? WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST We compared 2013’s top selling album, Assistant Photo Editor Alyssa OVER BREAK? movie, book and artist single to that of Benes talks about how her “Family vacation.” all time. Check out the full chart with relationship with her parents is a different fun facts from each category friendship rather than a normal M aryah Schmitz in Pulse. | PAGE 6 child-parent relationship. | PAGE 4 Sophomore, Sport Management 2 Wednesday, December 18, 2013 LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA BOWL GAME PREVIEW WWW.BGNEWS.COM GAME PREVIEW DEC. 26, 6 P.M. - FORD FIELD, DETROIT VS FALCONS panthers FIGHTING FOR A SLICE Falcons prepare for Panthers with new interim coach Adam Scheier Aaron Gordon looks to add another trophy to his award heavy season By Alex Krempasky By Cameron Teague Robinson Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor For the second consecutive year, the BG football team will be headed to a At first glance a matchup between 10-3, Mid- postseason bowl game as it faces the University of Pittsburgh American Champion Bowling Green State Panthers in the Little Caesar’s Pizza Bowl, Dec. 26, at Ford and 6-6, University of Pittsburgh looks like a Field in Detroit. mismatch. The 10-3 (7-1) Falcons earned “We are excited to play in anoth- their 2013 bowl bid after defeat- er game against such a quality oppo- ing the then-No.