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 Jillian Filipiak and Dwayne Lawson were revealed as Granny and Black Panther on Feb. 8.

SIC SIC members revealed

Ava Thoman and Jacqueline Ponce February 13, 2025

On Feb. 8, two SIC SIC members were revealed. Jillian Filipiak and Dwayne Lawson, better known as Granny and Black Panther, were unmasked in the Slater Family Ice Arena.  Filipiak said she has been...

Protestors lined the streets of Bowling Green with handmade signs to protest.

Community protests against Trump administration

Alivia Hartpence, Editor-In-Chief February 12, 2025

Nearly 100 Bowling Green residents and BGSU students marched through Bowling Green Friday chanting “No Trump, No KKK, We must protect the USA” and “No justice, No peace” in protest of the 55 executive...

Nate Thurmond, a famous NBA player, started his career at BGSU (photo via the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame).

Notable figures: Highlighting Black alumni

Souleymane Anne, Reporter February 7, 2025

To celebrate Black History Month, BG Falcon Media would like to highlight BGSU's black alumni that helped to make this university and the world a better place. Nate Thurmond Nate Thurmond, listed on...

HB8 is set to impact LGBTQ+ students in Ohio schools (photo via the Ohio Statehouse website).

House Bill 8: Students silenced

Ava Thoman, Reporter February 6, 2025

Gov. Mike DeWine signed nearly 30 laws into place on Jan. 8, one of which is the ‘Parents' Bill of Rights,’ which forces teachers, K-12, to tell parents if a student is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. The...

The Illustrious Iota Iota chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated at Bowling Green State University (photo via the aka_iotaiota Instagram).

Shaping Black culture: The Divine Nine at BGSU

Gabrielle Monk, Managing Editor February 5, 2025

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) at Bowling Green State University oversees the Divine Nine. The Divine Nine is another name for the nine historically black fraternities and sororities that are...

Black Panther and Granny prepare to be unmasked.

SIC SIC: Unmasked

Ava Thoman, Reporter February 1, 2025

After three years of making signs, handing out Laffy Taffy and bringing spirit to BGSU, Granny and Black Panther are ready to hang up their masks. On Feb. 8 at the Slater Family Ice Arena, senior SIC...

Dr. Marc Simon was a professor, chair and adviser at BGSU for 27 years. (photo provided by Dunn Funeral Home)

Beloved professor remembered

Makenna Rowe, Reporter January 30, 2025

On Dec. 5, Dr. Marc Simon, a Bowling Green State University professor, died leaving students, faculty and the community in sorrow. Simon was the head chair of the political science department and faculty...

Map of BGSU student military deployments around the world in the NTMSS.

Building community: Military student resources

Alivia Hartpence, Editor-In-Chief January 29, 2025

Geoff Roberts, BGSU's Military Service Student Coordinator, served two deployments in Iraq before attending BGSU.  Roberts would go to bed, set his alarms, and then wake up panicked in the middle of...

BGSU's Counseling Center has mixed reviews among the student population

Counseling Center: How students really feel

Ava Thoman, Reporter January 22, 2025

The National Education Association reports that today, 60% of college students meet the criteria for at least one mental health issue. BGSU has an on-campus Counseling Center that students can make appointments...

Freddie Falcon and other students enjoy the Stuff-a-Plush at the Pajama Party

Cozying up before finals: Pajama party at the Rec

Gabrielle Monk, Reporter December 5, 2024

This year’s end of the semester pajama party hosted by BGSU’s Office of Health and Wellness created a stress-free and fun environment for students to relax before a busy week.  The event held at...

A poster promotion for the club via the True Crime and Conspiracies Club Instagram

Unmasking mysteries: new true crime club at BGSU

Gabrielle Monk, Reporter November 25, 2024

A new club at BGSU creates a space for students with an interest in all things true crime and have a natural curiosity for the unknown. The True Crime and Conspiracies club, formed by criminal justice...

A promotional photo for the International Students' Thanksgiving event via the First Presbyterian Church's website

‘Home away from home’ Thanksgiving

Gabrielle Monk, Reporter November 22, 2024

Thanksgiving is a day for spending quality time with loved ones. But for international students, it can be hard being far away from family during the holiday season.  The “Home Away from Home”...

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