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The battle for blood begins

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:34:27 -0500

BGSU’s rivalry with the University of Toledo goes beyond the football field or basketball court. Taking a break from athletic competition this week, the two universities will instead face off to save lives....

Passion for piercing

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:31:47 -0500

Whether it is a freshman’s rebellious act or a graduating senior’s last hurrah, piercings have become a popular act for some students. This one act often becomes many, making getting piercings addictive....

Students ducking health coverage may be caught

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:25:55 -0500

Students have differing opinions on whether or not they should be required to have health insurance....

BGSU student tells all about Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:24:37 -0500

Exactly one month ago, President Barack Obama reaffirmed his promise to end the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy at the annual dinner of the Human Rights Campaign, a gay civil rights advocacy group....

Blotter for Monday November 10, 2009

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:22:11 -0500

Thursday Nov. 5 1:04 a.m. Ashley Cook, of Fremont, Ohio, was cited for underage consumption at the Harshman Quadrangle. Celia Dempsey, of Columbus was cited for underage consumption and disorderly conduct at the Harshman Quadrangle. Friday Nov. 6 11:47 p....

USG approves hand sanitizer gifts for potential kiosk

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:18:49 -0500

The proposal to purchase hand sanitizers as free giveaways was approved last night at the Undergraduate Student Government meeting....

A storm is brewing

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:11:57 -0500

It takes but one defensive stop from the Falcons

It doesn’t matter who gets it, all that matters is that the ball finds its way into Tracy Pontius’ hands. With lightning speed, she dashes across midcourt, looking for one player — Lauren Prochaska. With a smooth touch, “Lo” ...

Sophomore Morgan is textbook definition of a team player

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:08:12 -0500

Keith Morgan knows he is ahead of his time. After filling in for the suspended P.J. Mahone, the sophomore safety finds himself among the team’s leading tacklers after making six starts through the team’s first nine games....

Mangini keeping mum on QBs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:06:11 -0500

BEREA — The bye week didn’t change Eric Mangini. He’s still keeping secrets. Cleveland’s coach did not reveal his starting quarterback for next Monday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens...

Kordan, Bland reflect on senior season

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:03:54 -0500

Looking back on four years of playing soccer with the Falcons, senior co-captains Samantha Bland and Colleen Kordan have bittersweet emotions. They both loved their time playing soccer under coach Andy Richards but now that it is over, both are alrea...

Falcon rugby beats Minnesota in quarterfinals

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:01:33 -0500

The BG rugby team used their speed and power against Minnesota last Saturday to help propel them into the final four of the Midwest Championship for the 10th straight year. The Falcons defeated the Gophers 35-27 in a gripping match that was a battle ...

The Falcon Screech

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:43:44 -0500

November 10, 2009 Edition

Rants and riles from across campus....

Relying on food stamps should not cause shame or stigmatize

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:41:02 -0500

Last week, a study was released claiming nearly half of all children in the United States will receive food stamps by the time they are 20 years old. This news comes as the amount of food stamp recipients has risen in numerous cities and states during thi...

Decades after the Vietnam War, history is repeating itself

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:38:46 -0500

Yogi Berra said it best: “It’s déjà vu all over again.” As we wait for the President to announce the new strategy for the “war” in Afghanistan, I am reminded of another time, when another president announce...

Obama pays tribute to fall of Berlin Wall

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:04:44 -0500

BERLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama has paid tribute to the fall 20 years ago of the Berlin Wall in a video message to the main anniversary event....

Honduras finds alleged drug landing strip

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:02:16 -0500

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduran authorities said Monday that they have discovered a secret landing strip on property once owned by a slain congressman suspected of trafficking in precursor chemicals for methamphetamine....

Brazilian university in trouble over mini-dress

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:59:48 -0500

SAO PAULO — The Brazilian government sought an explanation yesterday from the private university that expelled a woman for wearing a short, pink dress to class, creating an uproar on the Internet and throughout a nation where skimpy attire is common...

Lebanon premier unveils new Cabinet with Hezbollah

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:57:15 -0500

BEIRUT — Lebanon’s prime minister formed a Cabinet yesterday that includes the militant group Hezbollah and its allies, ending a political deadlock that left the deeply divided nation without a government for months and threatened to ignite vi...

Pro-government group defends Argentina media law

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:53:17 -0500

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentine journalists, academics and ruling party lawmakers met yesterday to challenge the conclusions of an international media group that Latin American leaders are exerting too much control over the press....

Iraq election law delays decision on flash points

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:51:27 -0500

BAGHDAD — After weeks of hard-nosed negotiations, analysts say the election law passed by Iraq’s parliament allowing national polls to go forward in January extends compromises to all sides but with key concessions to the Kurds....