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An independent student press serving the campus and surrounding community, ESTABLISHED 1920 Bowling Green State University Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Volume 100, Issue 28

newsbg USG RESULTS

Chiarelott and Lutz elected | Page 2

Places to get vaccinated in BG Page 3

Spring fashion trends Page 5

Volleyball wins MAC Championship Page 6

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Chiarelott and Lutz win USG presidential electionHallie Riley | Campus Editor

On Friday, the Undergraduate Student Government announced the running candidates, Alexander Chiarelott as the next USG president, along with Gil Lutz as his vice president.

Chiarelott and Lutz won with a total of 851 votes, beating the Cunningham/Lynn campaign by 318 votes and the Williams/Dean campaign by 645 votes.

Chiarelott is currently positioned as the USG Academics Affair Chair, while Lutz serves as the Student Affairs Chair. Both candidates have spent 3 years in USG and have worked on notable policies such as the Pass/Fail resolution, as well as initiatives to save the American Sign Language program.

“We will represent every student at BGSU. We are your faithful servants, and we will put our whole heart and our every effort into making your experience at BGSU the very best it can be!” they wrote on Instagram.

Key PoliciesTheir campaign is prioritizing a strong

focus on funding for the counseling center, paying student teachers and securing a $10 minimum wage for all working students.

Funding counseling centerCurrently, the counseling center does not

have a director to lead the organization. With the center being understaffed as well, several students have found difficulty making appointments that accommodate their busy schedules.

“Amidst a pandemic, tragedies at the university and the expected stresses of college and young adulthood, the center needs to be more accessible and equipped than ever,” they said.

Compensation for student teachersIn this plan, they hope to compensate for

commute costs by expanding the gas card program for student teachers. In addition, they hope to extend grants to senior-level education majors who are student teachers.

“Teachers are essential to our society and we recognize that we need to do better to ensure their financial security. That starts with paying pre-service student teachers, who work 40+ hours a week under close scrutiny, driving up to 140 miles daily.”

$10 minimum wageTo create a standard $10 minimum wage

for BGSU students, Chiarelott and Lutz hope to slightly raise the costs of concessions, sporting event tickets and parking prices.

“These areas bring in approximately $3,000,000 for BGSU and a small increase in their prices will allow student workers to make a more liveable wage,” they said.

For more information about the Chiarelott and Lutz campaign, visit their campaign page on Instagram @chiarelott_lutz_usg. n

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COVID VaccinationsHannah Boyle | Reporter

As COVID vaccinations become increasingly available to younger people, it is important to know where, how and what is needed to be able to get the vaccine. There are a few places around Bowling Green’s campus that offer these services, and knowing how to find and navigate the process will make getting the first dose even easier.

Where are the vaccines being offered? How do I set an appointment?

Perry Field House at BGSULikely the easiest for students to navigate, BGSU has partnered with Wood County Hospitals to offer a vaccination clinic at the field house by lot 12. These events have been held March 30, March 31 and April 7, with more dates available as vaccine supplies increase. To set an appointment for this

clinic, patients must go to the ArmorVax website or download the app.

Wood County HospitalThe Wood County Hospital, located on West Wooster Street, is also an option for those seeking vaccination. On their website, there is a section devoted to COVID-19 vaccinations and a hyperlink to a SignUp Genius that will show all available spots for the upcoming vaccine dates, which change weekly as vaccine supplies are received.

MeijerMeijer is offering vaccinations for the community with a COVID-19 vaccine clinic. There are plenty of ways to register. By going to Meijer’s clinic website. Patients can register for an appointment online, over text or by phone.

KrogerKroger is also stepping up with vaccine appointments. Signing up is as simple as selecting your state and location and registering through their website. Once Ohio is selected, it will ask for your zip code and other patient information.

Am I eligible? What do I have to provide?In Ohio, any individual over the age of 16 is eligible for the vaccine. However, minors will need a parent or guardian with them. Patients do not need proof of citizenship or residency, but do need to bring a form of ID to verify name, age and identity. n

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DesiRae Todd | Reporter

With 2020, we received a few seasons of highly anticipated shows such as, “The Midnight Gospel,” “Castlevania: Season 3” and “Harley Quinn: Season 2.” Now in 2021, we have even more new animated adult shows and seasons coming out from some of our favorite series.

Upcoming adult animation series

‘Solar Opposites’ Season 2 | HuluComing from the creators of “Rick and Morty,” season two of “Solar Opposites” has just been released on Hulu on March 26. The beloved Korvo cannot stand to be on earth one more moment so he tries to leave, only to plummet straight back to his previous earth residence alongside Yumylack, Terry, Jesse and the Pupa.

‘The Boondocks’ | HBO MaxFirst airing in 2005, “The Boondocks” follows the Freemans and their new lives in the suburbs of Woodcrest. The series is based off of the comic series written by Aaron McGruder and will be a “reimagining” of the original series. You can expect to find this on HBO Max this coming summer.

‘Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.’ | HuluMarvel will be releasing a new type of animated series this year, a stop motion captured series that will be airing on Hulu. “M.O.D.O.K.” is a struggling supervillain trying to keep his company afloat while also controlling his crazy family. The 10-episode series will be airing on May 21.

‘Invincible’ | Amazon PrimeThis show follows the story of teenager Mark Grayson, who is the son of Omni-Man — the most powerful superhero in the world. But as he develops his own powers, he finds out more and more about his father’s past, which might not be as glamorous as originally thought.

‘Rick and Morty’ Season 5 | HuluA fan favorite, “Rick and Morty” has officially confirmed the upcoming fifth season. Adult Swim has confirmed five official episodes for the season and they will be premiering on Adult Swim on June 20. The first episode will be airing at 11 p.m.

‘Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness’ NetflixFrom the popular video game series, “Resident Evil” will now be releasing an animated series. Netflix will be releasing the series sometime later this year. The mini series will follow agent Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they explore the recent outbreak of the zombie apocalypse.

‘Uzumaki’ | Adult SwimLooking at some new faces, we have “Uzumaki,” based off of a horror manga that was written by Junji Ito. This four-episode miniseries will encapsulate all of the terror he placed in his written manga. His art style will also transfer directly from the manga to give it all of its original fright. It will be released in summer 2021 and can be found on Toonami, an Adult Swim partner. If you’re a horror fan, this show should definitely be on your watchlist.

‘Helluva Boss’ | YouTubeFrom the creative mind of Vivienne “VivziePop” Medrano, this ongoing YouTube series follows the employees of Immediate Murder Professionals, an assassination company in Hell, on their many different jobs. Blitzo (the ‘o’ is silent), the boss of the venture, along with weapons specialist Moxxie, powerhouse Millie and receptionist hellhound Loona run their business while getting into many mishaps and shenanigans along the way.

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YOUR LIFE April 7, 2021 | PAGE 5

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FASHION INFLUENCERSEMMA CHAMBERLAIN Chamberlain is an influencer who has created the majority of trends in the past few years. Many even joke that they’re waiting to see what Chamberlain wears to see what’s in style. She shows off her sense of style with vintage, funky clothing, and lots of accessories.

ASHLEY “BEST DRESSED”Ashley is a YouTube influencer who’s channel focuses on fashion. While she could most likely make any outfit look well, she’s incredibly at creating, “feminine” flattering outfits. Many of these outfits include skirts, corsets, dresses, and so much more. She can pretty much do it all, and is a great option to get fashion inspiration from.

SIENNA MAE GOMEZGomez is a TikTok influencer who gained popularity from her body positivity posts. She shows her fashion sense through a wide variety of aesthetics, including modern looks, funky ‘70s ones, and bathing suit sets. Gomez shows that clothing is made for everybody, no matter what size or shape.

ASHLEY GRAHAMGraham is a fan favorite model, and while she looks great in high fashion on the runway, she also consistently shows that she has a great sense of fashion day to day. She styles athleisure and streetwear very well, and creates minimalistic, but still fashionable outfits that are easy to recreate.

Spring fashion trendsAmelia Roberts | Opinion Editor

T he worst part of the winter is finally over. The spring season will be here soon, and we can finally ditch the big winter coats, hats and gloves, and replace them with much more fashionable attire.

Despite not being able to go out, quarantine has really allowed for people to cultivate their own personal styles, which has sparked a lot of new trends that are sure to be big this spring.

Here are some trends you’ll definitely see this spring and maybe even want to try out yourself!.

The Color BrownWhile brown is typically thought of to be a fall color, it’s definitely one you’re going to see a lot of this spring. Most fashion seasons have a specific color, and this spring’s is definitely brown. From brown hand bags to brown shoes, and even completely monochromatic outfits to brown, it’s going to be big this spring.

Everything 2000sThe 2000s style has been gaining traction for a while now in the fashion industry, but it’s only getting more and more popular. Just a few of these trends include: small framed sunglasses, small brightly colored handbags and animal print such as cheetah and zebra patterns. These trends all conveniently look great together, but even just adding one to an outfit can completely revamp your style.

Colorblock cropped baseball teesColorblock clothes have been around since the ‘40s, but it’s gaining popularity in a new form: cropped baseball tees. These tops have been around for quite a while, but have recently become all the rage. This is one of the easiest trends to get behind simply because these tops can go with almost anything. They’re easy to style, comfortable to wear and all around a great trend for this spring.

Funky, colorful jewelryFunky, colorful jewelry is one of the trends that I was really surprised about. Recently, the trends within jewelry have stuck to strictly gold, dainty jewelry, or gold, chunky jewelry. But this is completely new. People are ditching the classic gold trend and instead going for crazy pops of bright color with their jewelry. Colorful rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets are a great way to brighten up any outfit, and will definitely make your spring outfits a lot more fun.

Corset topsWhile corsets are typically thought to be outdated, they are making a major comeback. Cropped corset tops have been one of the biggest trends to emerge recently and they are only getting more popular as it gets warmer. A corset top can make any outfit look “chic,” and is perfect for the warm weather.

Stand collar cropped halter topsHalter tops were big in the ‘60s and ‘70s and they are making a big comeback. This trend was brought back by none other than Emma Chamberlain. These tops pair nicely with high waisted shorts, and even jeans if it’s chillier. If you need a little extra warmth on the colder spring days, these tops look great with a light zip-up jacket.

Bucket hatsBucket hats are another trend that has been in and out for a long time, but it seems for this spring, they are definitely in. Bucket hats are the perfect way to give any outfit a toned down, relaxed look. And these hats are more than just fashionable; they also protect you from the sun. Add this to your shopping cart for this spring and look great, while knowing you’re taking care of your skin.

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SPORTS April 7, 2021 | PAGE 6

Reese Lannon | Sports Reporter

BGSU volleyball won the MAC volleyball postseason tournament this weekend which gets them an automatic bid into the NCAA tournament.

It caps off an incredible run for the Falcon ladies, who dominated all year en route to a 20-1 regular season, and then stormed through the postseason tournament.

It started in the semi-finals on Friday as the Falcons took on No. 4 seed Miami (13-9). The Falcons were defeated in set one but came back to take sets two and three before Miami narrowly took set four, which set up for a winner take all set five. The Falcons were able to take it home 15-12 for the match.

First-team all-MAC performer Katelyn Meyer had a big match, leading the squad with 19 kills, while senior Jaqueline Askin came up big as well with 17 kills and Hanna Laube, a second-team all-MAC selection was her usual self with 49 total assists.

The win advanced them to play No. 2 seed Western Michigan for the MAC title.

“This shows all the hard work we have

put into this season. It started from last

semester, we knew we had all this time to prepare for it.

Everyday, we put in so much effort. We

never took a day off, we were always working

hard in the gym.”— Katelyn Meyer —

BGSU junior outside hitter.

BGSU volleyball earns NCAA bid with MAC Championship victory

The Falcons came out strong early against the Broncos, winning set one 25-17 before WMU came out strong and took set two 25-16.

Then, the Falcons took set three in a close call and set four 25-20 to give them the MAC title. Petra Indrova, another first-team all-MAC selection led BGSU with 17 kills, while Meyer had 16 and Askin had 15. The title represented just the third post-season tournament championship in Falcon volleyball history, and their first NCAA berth since 2012.

With the win, the Falcons finish the season 22-1.

The MAC Championship is a culmination of accomplishing a goal that head coach Danijela Tomic and her team set at the beginning of the season.

“I wanted it for this group of women. They’ve given us so much joy all year long in the toughest year of our lives. I believed we could do this, I wanted them to believe in themselves and their teammates,” Tomic said.

“This shows all the hard work we have put into this season. It started from last semester, we knew we had all this time to prepare for it. Everyday, we put in so much effort. We never took a day off, we were always working hard in the gym,” Junior Katelyn Meyer said.

And despite the goal being met, Tomic and the Falcons aren’t satisfied quite yet.

“This is not a team that is just happy to be there. We are going there to continue winning,” Tomic said.

The Falcons drew Weber State (18-1, Big Sky champions) in round one of the NCAA tournament, set to start on Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST, and with a win will advance to play No. 1 overall seed Wisconsin on Thursday. n

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Payton Gottshall is just a redshirt freshman for the BGSU softball team, and she is having a major impact early in her career.

She has already proven to be the Falcon’s ace in the circle this season. Through 15 appearances and 13 starts, Gottshall has thrown 11 complete games and has an impressive 1.56 ERA, which currently is the best in the MAC by a wide margin.

“When I came on my visit to BG, I fell in love with the campus right away. It felt like home and Coach (Sarah) Willis was such an amazing person and coach and we clicked right away. One thing that is extremely important to me is my family, so when I found out BGSU was only a 2-and-a-half-hour drive from my house, I was ecstatic. It was far enough where I could be independent and be a college student, but close enough where I could go home to see my family and I wouldn’t have to worry about them driving to come to see me play,” Gottshall said.

Starting an athletic career during a pandemic isn’t easy, but Gottshall made sure it wouldn’t define her. With last season being cut short, it was time to reflect, not only on the shortened season, but appreciating the sport and everything she loves to play.

“The ending of last season really did crush me. We had been off to such a great start and it was heartbreaking to have it ended before we had gotten to MAC play. We had such a great group of girls and so many high hopes of where the season could have gone. But as a team, when we had moved into quarantine, we had created groups within the team where we would send daily videos or pictures of us doing a workout or something softball-related to make sure we were all working,” she said.

As heartbreaking as the abrupt end to last season was, getting back on the field this season has been equally as rewarding.

“This season has made me appreciate softball in ways that are hard to describe. I will just sit and think about playing and my heart starts racing in my chest and it’s a feeling I never get tired of. There really isn’t anything comparable to stepping on the field with my teammates and representing BGSU. But, coming back from COVID and being fortunate enough to have a season has been amazing,” she said.

But that didn’t mean that the struggles and heartbreak ended when the season started. After her amazing start, Gottshall suffered an MCL sprain and is currently

Payton Gottshall making an impact for BGSU softball

trying to get back on the field.“Even though we had to give up a lot

to play, I am so thankful that we have the opportunity. Currently, I am unable to play due to an MCL sprain and it has made me reflect a lot on how much I get out of playing and it makes me so much more grateful for the opportunity to play. When this happened, I was crying pretty much the whole day, not because of the injury, but the thought that I wouldn’t be able to play with my team for a couple of weeks. There isn’t anything more I want other than to be

able to help my team win and be my best for them,” she said.

Despite all circumstances, Gottshall stays ready for when it’s her time to return to game action.

“After having such a great start this season, the thing that helped me prepare the most coming into this year was the work and preparation I had done over the summer and our ‘off-time.’ My dad and I would go to my high school field when the weather allowed, we would pitch for about an hour or so and he would just really work with me

on making sure my pitches and mechanics are sound. I was also fortunate enough to play in a travel ball summer league against some great competition to help me stay on my game,” Gottshall said.

To top all of it off, she has external motivation from the fans and MAC voters.

“I hope for our team to win the MAC, and even if we wouldn’t, just show whoever made the preseason poll and put us in 8th place, that we are a much better team than they think. Just don’t count us out,” she said. n

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Bowling Green introduces pilot food waste programKimberly McNeil | BG News Intern

On March 26, Bowling Green began a six-month food waste pilot program in partnership with Go Zero, which has an EPA-certified commercial composting facility for food waste and will provide and service the bins. This means that instead of taking up space in landfills, food waste will be turned into compost for farming.

Amanda Gamby, sustainability coordinator for the City of Bowling Green, said the program will be available to city residents at no cost during the six-month pilot program.

The pilot program is only for residents, but Gamby said students have expressed an interest in a food waste program as well. BGSU’s department of sustainability already has a pre-consumer food waste composting program that operates with the dining halls and is considering a post-

consumer program as well. The department of sustainability is in direct contact with Go Zero to explore this option.

Gamby said there is a lack of facilities that will accept food waste in Ohio due to the complicated nature of composting food waste.

“For a compost system, there is a ratio of carbon sources and nitrogen,” she said. Which she also explained if the science is not followed there can be a real issue with materials not composting correctly and foul smells.

There are advantages to the food waste program that make it an area Ohio should consider expanding, she said.

“Just like basic recycling where we’re putting bottles and cans into bins and we’re turning them into something new, this is just an organic form of recycling where we are turning it back into soil instead of storing it in a landfill for years and years to come,” Gamby said.

During the six-month pilot, Gamby said the city will look at “tonnage collected, any kind of contamination issues that we’re going to try really hard to minimize. We’ll be looking at feedback from residents that are using it and incorporate that into the report. We’ll also monitor the overall site as some are concerned that there could be odor issues or pests and those kind of nuisances.”

The city is not under a contract with Go Zero, and the program could be stopped at any time. After the pilot program ends, a recommendation will be given to the mayor, administration and city council and a decision will be made. Should the food waste program continue, Gamby said it shouldn’t cost more than $3,000 to $4,000 per year. Although the city wants to avoid any additional cost to citizens, if a small user fee becomes necessary, it would be included in residents’ utility bills.

“This is just an organic form of recycling where

we are turning it back into soil instead of storing it in a landfill for years and

years to come.”— Amanda Gamby —

City of Bowling Green Sustainability Coordinator

The drop-off site is located at 1040 N College Dr by the public works garage and is the same location as the yard waste drop off. Drop offs are accepted from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday-Saturday. n