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Scenic view of Salzburg, Austria, the location of BGSU's popular flagship program.

Study Abroad Office says studying abroad is more affordable than students may think

Grace Rooney, News Reporter February 24, 2025

Studying abroad is within reach for many BGSU students for a cost significantly lower than many students think, according to officials at the Study Abroad Office at BGSU. Students can study abroad during...

The mobile healthcare outreach aims to help the BG community gain access to essential healthcare.

Healthcare on the go

Gabrielle Monk, Managing Editor February 22, 2025

An opportunity for free healthcare screenings will soon be available at BGSU provided by the Wood County Health Department. The health department is working with the First Presbyterian Church in Bowling...

Freddie and Frieda Falcon taking pictures with fans.

Freddie and Frieda to be unveiled at women’s basketball game

Olivia Vallandingham, News Content Director February 21, 2025

The mascots are ready to be unveiled. After a year of bringing school cheer, Freddie and Frieda will finally be revealed during the women's basketball game vs. Toledo on Feb. 22 at the Stroh Center....

Students on the trip pose with the Lombardi trophy.

BG at the Big Game: the Super Bowl experience

Olivia Vallandingham, News Content Director February 20, 2025

Most professional football fanatics dream of one day being able to go to the Super Bowl, and for 24 dedicated members of BGSU’s Sports Management Alliance (SMA), that dream came true.  Select students...

The ban of DEI on campus could affect campus life and lead to scholarships, funding and multicultural organizations being cut.

The ban of DEI: What does this mean for students?

Ava Thoman, Reporter February 19, 2025

According to recent proposed legislation, federal and state governments are moving towards banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in federal and higher education sectors.  This could lead...

BGSU's Curly Connections receives Creative Student Organization of the Year at 2024's Black Issues Conference (photo via official BGSU's Instagram).

University to host annual Black Issues Conference

Olivia Vallandingham, News Content Director February 18, 2025

As part of BGSU's Black History Month celebration, the university is hosting its annual Black Issues Conference in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union on Feb. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The theme of this...

Olscamp Hall's first floor was flooded following a pipe burst.

Experts question climate emergency preparedness in wake of extreme weather

Ellie Evans, Reporter February 16, 2025

Sustainability experts at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and in the city of Bowling Green say they are concerned about climate emergency preparedness following some events, like water main breaks,...

Viruses are on the rise on BGSU's campus among cold weather conditions (photo via Best of BG).

Viruses on the rise on campus

Allyson Zieman and Gabrielle Monk February 15, 2025

Multiple viruses are on the rise this year and they have come to Bowling Green during the coldest days of the year.  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are three...

The Plastic Shatners at a recent improv performance (photo via the group's Instagram).

Campus improv group to host Valentine’s Day show

Ava Thoman, Reporter February 13, 2025

Romance is in the air, and so is improv comedy. On Friday, Feb. 14, also known as Valentine’s Day, from 7 - 8 p.m. the Plastic Shatners are putting on a free comedy show. “Creepy Loveseat”...

 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...

USG's newest bill asks the university to take cold weather conditions into further consideration.

USG moves to implement a more extensive cold weather policy

Grace Rooney, Reporter February 11, 2025

On Jan. 27, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) passed a bill formally requesting the university to implement a more holistic cold weather policy. The bill said the university is not taking into...

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...

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