Archive for the 'Centennial' Category
Dec
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The Sweater Girl
December 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment
In 1937 actress Lana Turner made heads turn in her film debut with a minor role in They Won’t Forget. People didn’t remember her name–what they remembered was the sweater she wore, giving her the nickname of the “Sweater Girl.” This became used in traditional vocabulary when other women tried to achieve the look that […]
Nov
1
Sadie Hawkins Dance was popular with students
November 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment
A popular campus event of the 1950s had the women asking out the men. This “shocking” event was — Amazon Days — ERA Day — Sadie Hawkins Day — Madame President Day The answer is Sadie Hawkins Day. Who is Sadie Hawkins? Sadie Hawkins is a fictional comic strip character created by Al Capp in his […]
Sep
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Archival Chronicle features 100 Years of Student Life at BGSU
September 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Students are the reason that Bowling Green State University is here. They come to prepare for careers in teaching, in business, or in service to others in many diverse fields. But while they are here, they affect each other and the Bowling Green community profoundly. With their own rituals and customs, they also reflect the […]