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Students and community leaders speak about police defundingRyan Dick | Reporter

With the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, Americans are advocating for police reforms to help combat injustices by police departments across the country. Among those is a call to defund the police.

Defunding the police, an idea the Brookings public policy group says was once viewed as radical, is being debated not only nationally, but locally.

Aarian Lynn, director of diversity affairs for the BGSU Undergraduate Student Government, is in favor of defunding the police.

“A lot of people are afraid when they hear the term ‘defunding’ the police. They think you mean you’re just going to wipe the police out,” Lynn, a sophomore, said. “To me, defunding the police is reallocating some of the funds the police have … and giving it to social workers, or people who do mental health crisis work,” she said.

Senior Donovan Gaffney, founder and president of One Nation of People Against Racism, shares the same belief in reinvesting the saved money into the community.

“It’s not 100% defunding and abolishing (the police). It means allocating the funds to places that actually would benefit … our community like healthcare, public schools and housings,” Gaffney said.

Deputy Chief of the Bowling Green Police Department Justin White understands that a large push for police defunding is to have the money invested in social workers. However, Bowling Green and Wood County are one step ahead, according to White.

“Currently, in our city and Wood County, we already have a contract set up with mental health services where they can come to the scene once we’ve secured it,” he said.

“It’s not 100% defunding and

abolishing (the police). It means allocating the

funds to places that actually would benefit … our community like

healthcare, public schools and housings.”

— Donovan Gaffney —

Even with mental health services available to help in certain situations, White said the police still need to be involved.

“The police still have to secure the scene because most (social) workers – one of their stipulations is they won’t come out until we’ve secured the scene,” he said.

According to Assistant Municipal Administrator of Bowling Green Joe Fawcett, Mayor Mike Aspacher and the police division are open to a dialogue with citizens and “educating the community of what the police division does, and probably more importantly, doesn’t do.”

He said they also need to be “understanding the concerns that people may have with our police division and then working with them in a constructive manner to address those concerns.”

Deputy White said open communication is important between the community and the police department.

“I think a lot of times, fear comes from misinformation or experiences in other cities,” he said. “Some of the students, for instance, have come from different cities and they don’t understand how we do things in Bowling Green, so it’s important we get that accurate information out there.”

The Bowling Green Police Department has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies since 1993, according to White.

“CALEA Accreditation is a voluntary process and participating public safety agencies, by involvement, have demonstrated a commitment to professionalism ... CALEA Accreditation is the gold standard for public safety agencies and represents a commitment to excellence,” states the Bowling Green CALEA assessment report.

“There’s 484 different standards that we have to prove on an annual basis that we are following regarding best practices of the police department,” White said.

In addition to the accreditation, the division also assigned police Sgt. Adam Skaff as the liaison for communities of color in Bowling Green earlier this year.

“This is an opportunity for us to improve things,” Skaff said in an interview with BG Independent News. “We’re here to listen and learn.”

The department is also looking into body cameras, but a cut to the budget may make the purchase near impossible.

In response, Lynn said she would prefer if the money were invested into social workers rather than body cameras.

“I’d almost rather have someone who can go and de-escalate someone with a mental health issue,” she said. “I’m not saying body cams aren’t important — because they are — especially if there is a police brutality issue.”

Both the police division and the mayor’s office invite community members to share their views and ideas regarding defunding.

“We’re open and willing to have a conversation,” Fawcett said. “The mayor is very excited to engage in conversation with some of the community groups. He and the police chief both have placed a very heavy emphasis on that.”

Those interested in engaging in the conversation can contact the BG mayor’s office at (419) 354-6204. With questions regarding the police division, the non-emergency contact line is (419) 352-2571. n

“This is an opportunity for us to improve things.

We’re here to listen and learn.”

— Sgt. Adam Skaff — Bowling Green City Police

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RC | Entertainment Editor

Eddie Van Halen, the former lead guitarist of rock band Van Halen, died Oct. 6 due to cancer at 65 years old.

In the ensuing days since, local guitarists and music lovers alike have come forward to pay tribute to the rockstar, and say what he means to them.

“The first time I ever heard Van Halen was on my iPod where I saw a YouTube video of Eddie playing ‘Eruption,’” local Cleveland guitarist Torin Dunn wrote via text message. “This was right when I was just learning how to play guitar and that solo alone was enough to really push me

Music lovers pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen“Eddie was the reason I started playing and now

it’s up to all of us to keep

that flame lit.”— A.C. Leffel — Local BG Guitarist

to practice more. There are thousands of guitar players that have felt the same impulse that I did just by hearing him play. He was a legend.”

This same sentiment was shared by local BG guitarist A.C. Leffel.

“Eddie was the reason I started playing and now it’s up to all of us to keep that flame lit,” he said.

Marco Mendoza, the assistant manager of recording services at BGSU, weighed in on the fallen guitarist’s legacy over email.

“I think EVH was one of the most influential guitarists who ever lived. The history seems to be skewed if he invented ‘tapping’. He may or may not have been

the ‘founder’ of the technique. But he was the Master of that technique for the time. He was one of the most creative guitarists around. He purposely overdrove his amplifiers pushing the amps to their limit. Which was one of his signature sounds.”

He continued to write about his first experience listening to Van Halen.

“The first time I heard ‘Eruption’ my ears couldn’t make sense of what was going on. From tapping, to tremolo-picking, pick-scrapes, pinch harmonics, whammy dive bombs, hammering and pulling off frets, it was a salad of sounds I never heard up until that point. I think it was then I wanted to play guitar and I know many guitarists with the same exact story.”

Local BG guitarist Ethan Timm shared what Van Halen meant to him as well over an Instagram direct message.

“Eddie Van Halen was hands down one of the greatest, most revolutionary musicians to ever live. He changed the way the electric guitar is played so much that virtually every guitarist today is influenced by him in at least some small way. I happen to be very influenced by him, I grew up listening to Van Halen. I even play an Eddie Van Halen-designed guitar. I was always amazed by ‘Eruption,’ especially live versions which lasted ten minutes and were largely improvised. Eddie never seemed to mess up and kept things interesting and always lightning fast. After over 5 years of playing guitar and practicing often, I am nowhere near Eddie’s level and I have a hard time thinking that I ever could be. But it keeps me and so many other guitarists motivated to think that it’s at least possible,” he said in the message.

Conclusively, Timm said, “So, Rest In Peace Eddie, thank you for all the music. We’ll miss your guitar solos, your big grins, and all of the crazy animal sounds you could make on your instrument.” n

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Amelia Roberts | Opinion Editor

Halloween is coming soon, and it’s no doubt going to look different this year. COVID-19 has affected a lot of things in 2020, but one of the most unexpected things is fashion.

Matching your mask to your outfit is hard enough, but now that Halloween is quickly approaching, there’s another aspect at play: finding a costume with a mask. You might have to get creative, but you can still have your dream costume this year and be safe. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Ideas for COVID-safe Halloween Costumes

Plague doctorThis one will hit closer to home this year

more than ever. This costume consists of a full face mask with a long nose and full-length black coat. Not only will it keep you warm in the cooler weather, but it will also keep you safe with the full face mask.

Among us charactersThe increasingly popular indie game has

a simplistic design that can easily be turned into a costume. Grab a monochromatic outfit, a space helmet and a backpack. You can even add your own little prop on top of your head just like the hats in the game.

Ghostface Scream is a classic Halloween movie

and the costume itself is fairly simple. It consists of the ghastly ghost mask with a gaping mouth and a black robe or dress. The full face mask will protect you well, and it’s definitely one of the more “spooky” costumes.

‘The Purge’ characterBeing a character from “The Purge” is

an easy costume to put together. Tear up a white t-shirt, add some fake blood, black jeans and a creepy purge mask. If you want to be a little extra with it, you can even carry a fake weapon to amp it up.

Guy FieriIf you want a funny, original costume this

year, look no further. Guy Fieri is the perfect costume for you. All you need is his classic fire t-shirt, big sunglasses, a spiky blonde wig and a matching face mask. Amazon and many other places are selling masks with the lower half of his face to perfectly align with your costume.

CupidIf you’re not into the funny or spooky

costumes and want a cuter look, go with the cupid costume. Grab an all-white outfit, angel wings, a halo and a fake bow and arrow. You can easily pair this with a statement piece, like a red or pink mask with hearts. This is a cute and easy costume that will still keep you safe.

Mortal Kombat ninjasChoose from a handful of badass

characters from this classic 90s video game. Many fighters’ outfits already come with a mask like Scorpion or Kitana, so it shouldn’t be too hard to find something to match your costume.

MummyThis is an easy last-minute costume you

can throw together easily. Put together a simple monochromatic outfit, a white mask and then just wrap yourself up in toilet paper. This is one of the easiest, cheapest costumes you can wear while still staying safe.

Superheroes (and villains)From TMNT’s Shredder to Power Rangers

to Black Noir from the hit TV show “The Boys,” there are many franchises that feature heroic and villainous characters with masks. Whichever you decide to choose, the CDC recommends a mask with a double-layered fabric.

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PEOPLEON THESTREETHow do you feel about spring break being cancelled?

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ERIN KURTYCZFreshmanArchitecture

KARIN JACOBSENGraduateForensic Science

“Although it is the safest decision with COVID and everything — it’s almost like a ritual, the first spring break of college, and we don’t get to have that.”

“It does suck because we already got a lot of things taken away as a freshman, so we can’t really experience college how it is typically. It sucks but I understand why they have to do it, you know?”

“Definitely sad about it because it was going to be our last semester on campus, but we’ve obviously seen travel is one of the biggest things that is causing COVID to be an issue still so — definitely support it but sad. ”

“I’m bummed about it, but I understand that we’re trying to get through the semester as fast as we can, so we’re limiting everyone’s exposure … I’m sad, but I understand. ”

Kamala Harris: “I’m Speaking”

Amelia Roberts | Opinion Editor

“Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking. I’m speaking.”

This quote from Kamala Harris was one of the best things to come out of the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate between Vice President Mike Pence and the California senator. But, the fly landing on Pence’s head is definitely an honorable mention.

Pence seemed to follow Trump in suit with his debate tactics last week. Those tactics being, paying no regard to the predetermined and agreed to debate rules, as well as interrupting not only Harris, but debate moderator Susan Page as well.

However, Harris did not simply allow the vice president to speak over her. Multiple times when Pence attempted to interrupt and speak over Harris, she either continued with her sentence or simply told the vice president, “I’m speaking.”

While some might not view this as a big deal, it struck home with a lot of women in America. So often, women are constantly

talked over, interrupted and sometimes, completely ignored. Women in STEM, politics and business are continually treated as less in comparison to men. Their opinions, statements and contributions to the discussion are regularly dismissed. It’s infuriating and demeaning.

Whether you’re in STEM, politics or business, if you’re a woman, you have probably experienced this. You’re having a conversation with other men and when you attempt to contribute to the conversation you are completely ignored. Or when you’re halfway through your sentence, they will begin speaking over you, completely disregarding what you have to say. Many times when this happens to women, they simply stop talking and don’t get to contribute to the conversation.

But, Harris showed women there is another way.

Harris spoke for every woman in America when she did not allow a man to speak over her and make her feel inferior because she is a woman. She did not let the vice president discourage her. She stood her ground and told him, “I’m speaking.”

Despite whatever political views or reservations you may have, you can’t say Harris isn’t a strong, empowered woman who is setting an example for young women in America. She is showing women in America that what you have to say is just as important as what a man has to say. She is showing them that they have to keep talking, and keep showing men they are speaking and will be heard. n

“Harris spoke for every woman in

America when she did not allow a man

to speak over her and make her feel inferior because

she is a woman.”— Amelia Roberts —

Opinion Editor

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“Black lives matter”

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SAFER draws messages of diversity, inclusion Andrew Bailey | Copy Chief

Through colorful chalk and meaningful messages, the Student Association for Fair and Equitable Representation used the sidewalks of the Sidney A. Ribeau Plaza to call for diversity and inclusion on campus.

The event was organized by SAFER’s executive board, who President Sam Shoemaker said were instrumental in making Friday’s event a success.

SAFER aimed to promote and continue the conversation of inclusivity on campus and create a safe space for marginalized students by turning the plaza into a “gallery-esque” display of support for students who face discrimination and prejudice, Shoemaker said.

And with the recent racist Facebook comments made by former BGSU groundskeeper Kevin Paridon, a tweet calling for the hanging of Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests against racial injustice and police brutality, ensuring marginalized students have a campus that fights for them is more important now than ever.

“There’s instances of microagressions and discrimination that marginalized students, faculty and staff face on a daily basis,” Shoemaker said.

With chalk in hand, participants turned taped-off slots on the concrete walkways into canvasses of Black Lives Matter drawings, affirmations of the validity of love regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation, and expressions of body positivity and simple words of encouragement for anyone who needs it.

“It’s something physical that a person can walk through and be reminded that they matter here on campus,” Shoemaker said.

Racism is an issue Shoemaker wanted to focus on at the event, and multiple participants followed through, condemning racial discrimination and violence and showing support for the Black community on campus through their artwork.

Carli Christenson, a sophomore VCT major, drew the Black Lives Matter slogan.

“This isn’t 1910 when the university opened,” she said, referencing more than a century of fighting for racial justice across the country since the university opened. “Times have changed and it’s time for people to be open to inclusion and education on it.”

Christenson attended the event to fight against “the lack of acceptance on campus.”

“There’s still people who don’t respect pronouns, don’t respect (people of color),” she said.

Participants showed support for other marginalized groups as well.

BGSU student Zachery Snow drew the phrase “love is love,” adorned by hearts, flowers and flourishes to show how the LGBTQ+ community is “light and bright.”

“Everybody’s love is valid,” he said, as he turned almost an entire sidewalk square into an affirmation of love for all people.

According to The Courier, back in July, a Pride street mural in Findlay, Ohio was vandalized with the misspelled phrase “STRAIGT PRIDE.”

Shoemaker was aware of the vandalism, but knew going into their event that defacement of their art was a possibility they would have to account for. But Findlay’s community quickly rallied behind their LGBTQ+ members, and Shoemaker was certain that at least part of the community in Bowling Green would show the same support.

Christina Worcester, a freshman vocal performist, used her chalk to draw plus-size versions of Disney princesses in a show of body positivity.

Disney princesses that young girls look up to have figures that create unhealthy views of their own bodies, she said.

“They exclude people who don’t fit those traditional beauty standards,” she said.

Some art pieces were more general in their message.

Emily Koloszar, a senior social work major, wrote a quote from the podcast “Just Break Up” to show encouragement for students who are experiencing stress, anxiety and depression.

“A lot of stuff is really overwhelming, but you’re doing best which is good enough,” she said.

Community member Chrissy Cano also wrote an encouraging quote, using song lyrics from Pink Floyd’s “Hey You” to send the message of “unity to conquer what’s going on.”

And her sister, Carmen Cano, an employee with the BG Visitors Bureau, drew arms locked together, hand to wrist, around a heart-shaped depiction of Earth.

“If we all unite, we can make the world a more loving place,” she said, expressing a sense of togetherness at a time when

divisiveness and polarization across the country are drawing lines between those who discriminate and those who are discriminated against.

With the health and safety restrictions caused by the coronavirus, the event was kept small, with around 10 participants, masked and socially-distanced.

But despite the prioritization of health and safety for everyone involved, the event was still able to be documented. SAFER had their own photographer to capture each art piece, and SAFER Treasurer Seung-A Liz Lee, a graduate student in the department of theater and film, livestreamed the event on SAFER’s Instagram account @saferbgsu.

For every participant, the art they drew was of personal importance to them, as well as to the campus and community.

Shoemaker, a transgender-identifying individual with autism, wrote, “Don’t infantilize autistic adults,” surrounded by the repeated phrase of “We are not a puzzle” on either side, to send a message that adults with autism should be given equal treatment and shown respect.

“So often, people with autism are treated like children, when there’s many of us like myself who are functioning adults,” they said.

Shoemaker aimed to dispel the notion that people with autism don’t have the same maturity as other adults who don’t have autism, and people with autism who are not cisgender and not heterosexual deserve the same care as people with autism who are cisgender and heterosexual, which is often not the case, they said.

Over an hour’s work on Friday created a display of chalk showing support for marginalized people all over campus, and Shoemaker and SAFER were proud of the results.

“I hope that people can come out and see the art. Experience it,” Shoemaker said. n

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Student athletes face COVID-19 precautionsAudrey Cass | Reporter

The Big Ten will kick off the football season on Oct. 24 after all sports were temporarily postponed for months due to COVID-19. As leagues around the nation follow suit, BGSU athletes continue to train with precautions for now.

Danielle Austinson, a senior on the women’s golf team, said precautions are happening both on and off the course.

“Essentially, each coach for every team can come up with their own team rules regarding precautions, but my coach does not want us to make any contact with anyone outside of my team,” Austinson said. “We aren’t allowed to leave the city of Bowling Green while we are technically in season.”

Austinson said the coach understands these changes can be hard on their mental health.

“To deal with lack of socializing outside of the team, my coach has incorporated mental health talks into practice each week to make sure everyone is doing alright,” she said.

The BGSU basketball team is also facing struggles due to specific protocols put in place, Dylan Swingle, a sophomore basketball player said.

“The protocols have been a struggle, and it is hard not being able to socialize with friends outside of the team,” he said.

Basketball players have specific practice slots for when they can go into the Stroh.

Players must wear a mask when entering the facility, submit to a temperature check and report any symptoms.

“In the weight room, all the racks are six feet apart,” Swingle said. “We can’t use the locker room, so we use the media room as a changing room. We can’t use the drinking fountain and at the field house we have to get checked in again.”

Sophomore baseball player Daniel Bradley said the precautions have affected the team socially, but players are making it work.

“Socially it’s harder and different than last year because we are not allowed to hang out with outside friends or even other teams,” he said. “The team has adapted to the precautions of wearing masks in the weight room and in team huddles because we know it is what we have to do if we want to play.”

Senior defender Erik Horvath said the men’s soccer team also must follow rules that restrict contact with others off the field.

“We are in a ‘bubble’ and have to be conscious about who we are around at all times,” he said. “We are not to socialize with anybody outside of the team.”

He added, “Most changes are not hard for me. I understand that this is what we have to do. As a team, we just deal with it. Without these changes we wouldn’t have the opportunity to play at all.” n

“Players must wear a mask when entering the facility, submit to a temperature

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Positive COVID-19 cases on the decline Hallie Riley | Campus Editor

Since August, when BGSU reopened its doors to students and faculty, COVID-19 cases have been on the rise.

This week, the university hit its first milestone by reporting 49 positive cases, which is a significant 63% lower than the cases reported in the previous week.

“While this is encouraging, it is important we remain diligent in our efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community, both on and off campus,” Chief Health Officer Ben Batey wrote via email.

Out of the 49 positive cases, three derived from BGSU’s Firelands Campus, while the rest were on the main campus.

Currently, there are 58 active cases with 10 students isolating at Falcon Landing and 23 students quarantining in the dorms.

Overall, the university has conducted 867 asymptotic tests with 23 positive results. n

Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported to BGSU

This Period:

4949 Students

0 Faculty 0 Staff9/30/20 - 10/6/20

Last Period:

130126 Students

0 Faculty 4 Staff9/23/20 - 9/29/20

Cumulative:

464458 Students

1 Faculty 5 Staff8/20/20 - 10/6/20

Currently Active Cases:

58This includes BGSU faculty, staff, and students who are

being monitored by their local health dept. according to state

and federal isolation criteria.

Includes positive COVID-19 cases reported to BGSU from health departments, medical providers and self-report. Includes one (1) positive student reported at Firelands College.

On-Campus Isolation and Quarantine

Students Currently Isolated in

University Housing:

1083% beds available

As of 10/6/20

Students Currently Quarantined in

Residence Halls:

23As of 10/6/20

Isolation seperates individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 from others who are not sick to minimize the spread. Quarantine seperates individuals who have been exposed to someone who is positive for COVID-19 from the general public.

Survillance testing (9/28/20 to 10/2/20)

Total Tests:

118Total Positives:

4

Surveillance testing is exploratory testing of asymptomatic individuals who have returned to campus. Additional surveillance testing will occur weekly.

Positivity Rate:

3.4%Total Tests:

867Total Positives:

23Positivity Rate:

2.7%

Cumulative Asymptomatic Testing (8/20/20 to 10/6/20)Randomized surveillance testing of students and targeted screening testing of asymptomatic individuals.