2008 Woodie Awards
Campus
King and Queen are crowned
Students proud of position because of honorable recognition
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With crowns atop their heads, seniors Preston Reilly and Michelle Doyle will continue to be ambassadors to the University all year as Homecoming King and Queen. Their duties are not many, said Reilly, and although the title means so much to him, just being placed on court was an accomplishment in itself.
Competition gets hairy for one bearded man
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For some students, excessive facial hair is a nuisance. But for one LSU student, it's a work of art. James de Brueys, anthropology junior and bartender at The Chimes, has a particular side interest, and it's one of the few that includes sideburns. De Brueys plans to participate in the World Beard and Moustache Championships in May, and he's already prepping for the competition.
ABC News shines national spotlight on University
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Last night, ABC World News Tonight anchor Charles Gibson left the familiar comforts of his Time Square studio to broadcast live from the lawn in front of University Hall. On its second stop of the "Great American Battleground Bus Tour," ABC News came to Bowling Green to discuss the major issues facing college students and voters in Northwest Ohio.
Tensions rise between Univ. police and admin. over contract
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The breaking point is close in a struggle between the University administration and the campus police union in their contract dispute. The two sides have been without a contract since April 27 and all portions of the deal have been worked out with the exception of economics.
Fall break may be comfort or culture shock for freshmen
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With Fall Break right around the corner, most students are looking forward to the time off. Plans could include seeing old friends again, sleeping in, catching up on homework, seeing family and enjoying home-cooked meals for the first time since August. But there are issues to the short vacation that some might not consider.
Up by dawn and still going strong
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While many students are sound asleep in their dorm rooms and the sun has not yet risen, he is out running, doing military drills or catching up on some homework. Senior Criminal Justice major Ricky Robinson is a Cadet Captain in the University's Army ROTC program.
