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Revisions to Ohio code affect drug and firearm policies across the state.

Senate Bill 58: Ohio drug and firearm policies revised

Breana McGrier, Reporter April 20, 2025

Senate Bill 58, signed by Gov. Mike Dewine in January 2025, has become effective in the state of Ohio as of this month. The bill is an amendment to Ohio Revised Code section 9.68 that looks to provide...

Students learned about environmental issues during the Eco Fair as an Earth Week event.

Earth Month 2025: the importance of sustainability on campus

Grace Rooney, Reporter April 19, 2025

Earth Month 2025 has arrived at BGSU to educate students on the importance of sustainability.  The Office of Campus Sustainability has been working to make BGSU a sustainable campus through numerous...

Burger (left) and Gaboardi (right) were sworn in as the new USG vice president and president on April 7 (photos via Gaboardi and Burger).

New USG president and VP sworn into office

Ava Thoman, Reporter April 16, 2025

Newly elected BGSU Undergraduate Student Government (USG) President Tiago Gobetti Gaboardi and Vice President Abby Burger were elected after voting closed on March 27. Gaboardi, a junior flight technology...

Wood County District Public Library.

Local libraries at risk following state proposed budget cuts

Alivia Hartpence, Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2025

 Mike Penrod remembers one library patron who visited the library every day for six months during a recession.  Penrod, the Wood County District Public Library director, said she spent six months...

BG Falcon media attendees at 2025's ONMA Awards pose with winning certificates and Falcon Media merch.

BG Falcon Media takes home five awards at ONMAs

Allyson Zieman and Olivia Vallandingham April 15, 2025

The Ohio News Media Association (ONMA) News and Collegiate Fellowship Day celebrated college and university newspapers across Ohio. News publications gathered to be recognized in multiple categories for...

With tax day approaching, BG Falcon Media got the inside scoop on making the most bang for your buck while filing.

Tax day, refunds and deductions: Want money?

Maeve Watercutter, Reporter April 14, 2025

Have you paid your taxes? Tax Day—Tuesday, April 15––is the deadline to file your income taxes. Late or unpaid taxes may be charged an additional penalty of 5% per month. Pete Bahner, an adjunct...

Students celebrate multicultural graduation (photo via BGSU).

The celebration of graduates: recognizing communities

Ava Thoman, Reporter April 9, 2025

BGSU has added a Celebration of Asian Graduates to its preexisting multicultural graduation ceremonies, all happening between April 12 and 14. The Division of Inclusion and Belonging puts on these celebrations...

Benny smiles for the camera ahead of his book release.

‘Benny’s Big Heart’: PAWS dog spreads kindness in new book

Alivia Hartpence, Editor-In-Chief April 7, 2025

BGSU’s favorite furry friend, Benny the PAWS therapy dog, is reaching more people than ever with the release of his new book. Susan Montgomery, a BGSU alum, author and illustrator, created “Benny’s...

Toledo Zoo’s aquarium celebrates 10th anniversary

Andrew Kish, Reporter April 4, 2025

The Toledo Zoo’s aquarium is celebrating its 10-year grand reopening anniversary in 2025, along with the zoo itself celebrating its 125th anniversary. The zoo’s aquarium is one of five zoo buildings...

A student shows off his Thompson Achiever announcement letter (photo via BGSU).

Thompson Working Families Scholarship: $6.6 million in support for students

Makenna Rowe, Reporter April 2, 2025

Jessie Uncapher has always known she wanted to go to college, but hasn’t always known how to afford it. This was before she applied for the Thompson Working Families Scholarship Program.   The Thompson...

The City of BG selected Deputy Chief Justin White as the new Chief of Police (photo via Bowling Green Police Division).

City of Bowling Green selects next Chief of Police

Gabrielle Monk, Managing Editor March 31, 2025

The City of Bowling Green has selected Deputy Chief Justin White as the next Chief of Police for Bowling Green’s Police Division.  According to a press release from the City of Bowling Green, White's...

Arigon Starr speaking at BGSU's "In the Round" series.

In the Round: Highlighting Native American artists

Gabrielle Monk, Managing Editor March 27, 2025

BGSU is celebrating Native American artistry through In the Round, a guest speaker series that brings Native American and Indigenous artists to campus to share culture through works of art.  In The...

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