Throughout the community of Bowling Green, red signs reading “RE-OPEN BG SCHOOLS,” can be found in many yards, windows and even cars. This is a call to action by those who believe children should be in school amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Coronavirus Updates
As people turn on the news, look at a magazine or even scroll through social media, all anyone seems to talk about is the C-word. Yes, COVID-19. But there have been some positive outcomes to life under the mask. Read more
The coronavirus pandemic and the policies and complications that followed has set international student enrollment on the decline, according to a November 2020 AP News article. International students from BGSU are faced with similar difficult decisions. Read more
To say the least, 2020 was a year of chaos. But as the year closed we began to see the light. A new president-elect, a vaccine for the global pandemic and a turning point in which people and companies are seeing the end. But how do we move forward when we have just come out of a brutal year?… Read more
In a normal year, meal swipes included in a student’s meal plan do not roll over to the next semester or convert into Falcon Dollars. Read more
With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging throughout the world, many more stores are closing their doors sooner than usual on Thanksgiving this year. Here is the full list of stores closing down (source: blackfriday.com). Read more
In a press release on Monday, Nov. 9, the BGSU Department of Athletics announced that general public attendance would not be permitted at basketball and hockey games. This is in compliance with the 300-person attendance limit set by the state of Ohio, as well as the MAC. Read more
During COVID-19, schools across the nation have taken classes fully or partially online. Bowling Green State University academic psychologists Margaret Zoller Booth, Julia Mame Matuga and Audrey Roberts studied the different impacts remote or partially remote learning has on students and fac… Read more
Over the past several months, masks have become a daily use for many. While they may reduce the spread of COVID-19, they can cause something else to spread instead — acne. Read more
Wood County Health Department has created resources to help people evaluate their holiday plans and celebrate safely. Read more
Governor Mike DeWine announced yesterday at 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. statewide-curfew for Ohio starting tomorrow. The curfew will run for 21 days, ending on Dec. 10 at 5 a.m. Read more
COVID-19 has forced students to reconsider attending college when weighing in finances, safety and the transition to a new online learning environment. Read more
BGSU Dining Services is struggling to find enough employees to serve campus. Macey Austin spoke with one official who says COVID-19 is a factor, but dining services' struggle began years ago. Read more
Trick-or-Treat, the annual, candy-collecting evening, is going to look different all through the country. Read more
A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available from 1-7 p.m. on Oct. 28 at Carter Park, 401 Campbell Hill Road, Bowling Green. Read more
Since August, when BGSU reopened its doors to students and faculty, COVID-19 cases have been on the rise. Read more
Low-income college students are dropping out at an alarming rate due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Sept. 16 article in The Washington Post. The virus has presented an array of challenges for these students, and BGSU has met those challenges head-on. Read more
“This week, there has been a slight increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in comparison to our last reporting period, and, with increased cases comes an increased number of contacts who need to quarantine,” Chief Health Officer Ben Batey stated in an email. Read more
During the fifth week of the semester, the on-campus Starbucks in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union closed its doors for two weeks after employees tested positive for COVID-19. Read more
“I'm still trying to encourage people that you should still screen yourself on a daily basis, because even on Saturdays or Sundays, you're probably going out and doing other things with family or friends or different activities.” Read more
On Tuesday, BGSU Dining services announced via email the Carillon Place will permanently move to takeout orders beginning Oct. 1. Read more
A small group of parents gathered outside the BG City Schools admin building today. The group is pushing for the reopening of buildings. Reporter Chase Bachman spoke with protesters to hear what problems they have with virtual learning. Read more
Chase Bachman
BG24 News Director
Reporter Macey Austin spoke with two students living on campus to understand what new rules are in place at dorms to help prevent the spread of COVID. Read more
Chief Health Officer Ben Batey has announced 61 new positive coronavirus cases between Sept. 9 to Sept. 15. Eighty-five percent of this week’s cases have been reported from students living off campus. Read more
Reporter Macey Austin looks into the process of coronavirus surveillance testing at BGSU. Reporter Jake Elston speaks with fall sports coaches and finds out how they're keeping busy with practices. Read more
Chief Health Officer Ben Batey released the latest COVID-19 updates through an email on Wednesday after students wrapped up their first week of in-person classes. Read more
BGSU recently released personal and community health requirements to ensure everyone’s safety from COVID-19. The first requirement on the ‘University Policies’ webpage is for community members, students and staff to do a self-administered wellness check, where each individual monitors their … Read more
After uncertainty surrounding the possibility of having fall sports, BGSU made the decision to postpone them throughout the Mid-American Conference in 2020. Coaches and players are now grappling with what their fall semesters are going to look like. Read more
Going into college can feel intimidating: you’re living in a new place away from home, making new friends, taking challenging classes, having more freedom and responsibility. Read more
The return of BGSU students, whether living on or off-campus, has the city’s plan to transition into the school year in focus. Read more
The decision to live on campus amid the pandemic presents a challenge for many incoming and returning students. BGSU’s Chief Health Officer Ben Batey recommends that all on-campus students familiarize themselves with the quarantine and isolation process before returning to campus. Read more
As BGSU prepares for the return of students, faculty and staff this fall, many questions remain unanswered, but the university is working alongside newly-hired Chief Health Officer Ben Batey to implement safety measures across campus. Read more
In preparation for fall semester, the Student Recreation Center is developing new protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read more
As part of BGSU’s multifaceted return to campus plan, on-campus dining will see multiple changes for the fall semester to emphasize health and safety for students and employees. Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many colleges to reevaluate opening for the fall. BGSU is undergoing extreme protocol changes for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, while following guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention, as well as the Ohio Department of Health. Read more
BGSU’s 2020 Reopening Plan features the latest adjustments to on-campus living, as the university prepares to safely reopen its residence halls this August. Read more
On Monday, BGSU held a virtual town hall to address the latest COVID-19 related topics and last-minute questions in preparation for students returning to campus Thursday. Read more
In the latest edition of The Swoop Podcast, Chase Bachman and Shayne Nissen talk about the MAC postponing fall sports to the spring, Power 5 conferences postponing football, and area high schools going forward as planned. Read more
BGSU hosted a live-stream video on YouTube for a special Board of Trustees meeting Friday, where the board unanimously voted to name the College of Business. Read more
The growing surge of COVID-19 cases across the country has brought on new challenges, including the return of collegiate sports. The Mid-American Conference has responded by delaying the start of fall Olympic sports until Sept. 3. Read more
On July 14, Bowling Green City Council held a special meeting to discuss ordinance 8861, which requires face coverings in certain public places in order to limit the spread of COVID-19 and to declare a public emergency. Read more
BGSU football will not be playing against Ohio State or Illinois this fall. The Big Ten conference announced on Thursday their decision to limit fall sports, including football, hockey, volleyball and men’s and women’s soccer, to conference play only at this time due to widespread concern ov… Read more
COVID-19 caused many countries and states to go into lockdown. As quarantine has affected several businesses, it also put the Maurer Center construction slightly behind schedule. But it hasn’t negatively affected the Starbucks renovation or ‘Pub 1910’ in the Bowen Thompson Student Union. Read more
During the virtual town hall on Tuesday, BGSU President Rodney Rogers discussed further plans to repopulate campus safely. These new details provided updated information on course delivery, health protocols, residence and campus life and finances. Read more
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person classes for fall semester will officially begin on Aug. 26 and end on Nov. 25. After Thanksgiving break students will resume their classes remotely from Nov. 30 to Dec 4. Finals week will continue in an online format from Dec. 7 to 11, BGSU Pre… Read more
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced a number of potential law enforcement reforms in response to the protests happening across the state and nation. In a press conference held on Wednesday, DeWine asked lawmakers to pass the following proposals: Read more
A new, unexpected problem has now surfaced due to the coronavirus. Certain healthcare workers are being put into more danger from patients put into Hospice care. Read more
According to a press release from the Wood County Courts, Wood County common pleas and municipal judges have consulted with the WCHD on procedures for jury trials that maintain social distancing and other steps to ensure these procedures align with public health guidance. Recommendations wer… Read more
