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Paradigms, higher education and the struggle for transformational change

Amanda Anastasia Paniagua , Guest Columnist • October 5, 2022

Last month, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs kicked off Latinx Heritage Month with food and folk-dance performances by El Corazon de Mexico. It was beautiful to witness parts of my Mexican...

BGSU’s “Tone-deaf” Tuition Increase has a Greater Impact than Expected

August 24, 2022

Hali Kivari | Graduate Student Guest ColumnistThe university’s decision to raise graduate students’ fees underlines the administration’s disregard for graduate student wellness, both...

A letter from a 2021 graduate: what life is actually like after college

Shaelee Haaf and Shaelee Haaf • April 20, 2022

Ah, so graduation is coming up in a few weeks. This is it, you’ve done it, congrats on getting through one tough part of life. I remembered feeling so relieved that I would never have to turn in...

The case against concealed carry permits

By William Feeman and By William Feeman • May 1, 2016

An Open Letter to the Students of BGSU,On 16 April 2016, Jeffry Smith and a group of fellow “gun rights” activists walked through your campus, ostensibly to educate you about gun safety, but...

You’re smoking, I’m choking

By Sarah Music and By Sarah Music • February 15, 2016

The University currently has a Clean Air Policy that allows smoking in designated areas on campus.This current policy fails to recognize the rights of nonsmokers who value their health.Everyone recognizes...

Stop worrying and love your dirty side

By Tatiana Gracyk and By Tatiana Gracyk • December 8, 2015

I don’t know what kind of dirty you have in mind when reading this, so I can only hope to satisfy your senses and imagination. All I can say is this is one of my all-time favorite topics, and something...

Rivalry match needs your support

By D. Christopher Kingston and By D. Christopher Kingston • November 15, 2015

Members of the BGSU student body and campus community -I invite you to Make History Now! Tuesday evening, November 17 at 6 p.m., marks the 80th installment of the Battle of I-75 on the football field,...

Build confidence, don’t destroy

By Taylor Lody and By Taylor Lody • October 13, 2015

There are many ways to build confidence and self-esteem.A simple Google search brings up a multitude of blog posts and self-help articles that list tips in order to do this. The most common tips include,...

Unconventional opportunities rewarding

By Greg Burleson and By Greg Burleson • September 7, 2015

“Unconventional” seems to be a buzzword in my life.I attended four universities on two continents-- studying history at each--before graduating from Bowling Green State University, and I could...

Philosophy is intrinsically human

By Ian Young and By Ian Young • August 31, 2015

What images come to mind when you think of a philosopher?Chances are, they involve an old man with a beard and a toga sitting in some ancient city, or perhaps on a mountaintop. Or maybe a young hipster...

Hold ups in the look for love

Ashley Hardwick and Ashley Hardwick • August 25, 2015

“You fall for anyone who has the potential of destroying you.”For many people, these words hit home.At one point in a person’s life, they will find themselves lost and confused.Do you...

Councilman urges students, to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4

Daniel Gordon and Daniel Gordon • November 3, 2014

My name is Daniel Gordon and I’m your representative in city government.I am 25 years old and have served as an elected member of Bowling Green City Council for nearly three years now. I’m...