April 23 by The South End

WSU student athletes celebrate annual “W” Week See News, page 2

Wayne state hosts annual fashion show See A&E, page 6

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On April 18, Wayne State’s athletes celebrated their fourth annual Women’s Week by donating food and other important things to the Detroit homeless. “W” Week celebrates the women in Wayne State athletics. They kicked off the week by hosting brunch at the Matthaei building, where there was also a guest speaker. A week full of events is planned for athletics. On April 18 the drive was held in Matthaei where WSU athletes, female and male, came together to help sort through items donated by people across campus, and beyond. Other places such as the Downtown Marriott Hotel do-

nates up to 6,000 items for this drive annually. After materials are sorted, the coaches and student athletes divide up the items evenly and take them out to the local community where they distribute them to families that are in dire need of basic necessities that we take for granted. Candice Howard, assistant athletic director and senior women’s administrator, was the person responsible for holding and operating the event and donations of “W” Week. When asked how the event was going and if they had any goal in mind, she said, “Last year we had over 20,000 items collected and over 1,000 bags made. This year our goal is 1,500 bags and as of right now we have 30,000 items, so we are far surpassing our goal.” Howard also talked about

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tennis player and broadcast journalism major, took part in the event as well. This is Lauren’s first “W” Week and was excited about being part of it. When asked what she took away from the event she said, “It makes me look at things differently now. It makes me feel good about helping people that need the help. Knowing that that stuff that we are doing is going to help someone makes me feel great. The event is going great and we have more than enough food so why not give it away.” Some of the bags will be going to the Neighborhood Service Organization, and some to Covenant House Michigan. The event is planned again for next year. To get more information, contact Candice Howard at candice.howard@ Wayne.edu.

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how she felt during the event. “This event is amazing for both the students, athletes and coaches. There is a bond from both parties that makes you come together for something more important then just yourself. The students love it too — they get into a contest to see who can make the most bags. The environment is just wonderful to be in at the moment.” Carly Hunt, volleyball player and business major, was at the event as well. This is her fourth year doing the drive. Hunt’s feelings towards this event were good. She said, “We are very fortunate to give back to people who don’t have the necessary resources to get by, so it’s important as student athletes to do our part for our community.” Lauren Hughes, freshman

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PRSSA hosts annual recognition luncheon

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CHRIS EHRMANN The South End The Public Relations Student Society of America held their annual alumni and student recognition luncheon on April 15. The event was held at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center on Wayne State’s campus from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the conference center hosted over 162 people who attended the luncheon. Tickets were $45, and according to the event notice on WSU’s events page, supporters had the opportunity to sponsor a student for $28, where $5 will be a gift to the PRSSA Endowment. The supporters would sit with the student during the event and be formally recognized in the printed program. In addition to this year, the theme of the luncheon was a Detroit theme, where the tables

each represented an iconic place in Detroit. According to their website, PRSSA is the James S. Measell Chapter in Detroit, and that PRSSA is a student organization that is part of the larger Public Relations Society of America for people in the field of PR. This year, the person PRSSA chose to be awarded the alumni award was Vice President of Communications and Investor Relations for FederalMogul Corporation, Paula Silver. According to her LinkedIn page, at one time, she was the vice president of communications at Quicken Loans and president at PBS Communications. She also attended WSU where she wrote for the South End’s editorial staff and where she got her degree in communications. For students, there were scholarships offered by the Wayne State Department of Communication Scholar-

ships that given out to students like Taylar Kobylas and Alisha Merrow, who received the Renee M. AbrahamHarries Memorial Endowed Scholarship, Catia Sabak who won the Jeannine Gregory Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Public Relations Leadership, Bryan Leja- Michael and Judy Layne Annual Scholarship in Communication. Nady Bilani, Jessica Sader and Courtney Zemke who received a PRSSA Activity Award, and Kristin Shaw, who received the WSU PRSSA Brick Award, which awards a student for being active in the chapter. At the event, each student can be sponsored by a PR professional in the area and some of the sponsors who were at the event included Ford, GM, Quicken Loans, Franco Public Relations Group, along with other companies. “Michael Layne (co-founder of the scholarship) of Marx Layne and

Company was also in attendance and it was incredible being able to speak to him and be recognized in front of him,” Leja said. “The best part of the event for me was receiving my scholarship with my parents in attendance,” Leja said. “ I received the Michael and Judy Layne Annual Scholarship in Communication, which is a scholarship that honors students in the program that demonstrate a need for financial assistance.” During the Fall and Winter semesters, students have a chance to join the organization, and you do not have to be strictly a public relations major to join. To find out more information about the PRSSA organization on campus, or what events they will be having, visit their Facebook page or their website www.wsuprssa.org or email the Vice President Bryan Leja at bleja@wsuprssa.org.

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Detroit’s music scene exposed in intimate new book RYAN RAGER Contributing Writer “Detroit Rock City: The Uncensored History of Rock ‘n’ Roll in America’s Loudest City” is an oral history of Detroit’s rock music scene from 1965 through the 2000s. Michigan native and journalist Steve Miller authored the book, but every last word comes from hundreds of Detroit musicians, managers, producers, club workers and “scenesters.” Through Miller’s collection of interviews, insight is provided into every facet of rock ‘n’ roll in Detroit over the last 40 odd years, including the players, the stages and the fans. The opening words are provided by legendary Detroit DJ Dan Carlisle, setting the scene for the first wave of rock in Detroit. “How many places in the US had all the forces of immigration come together in just a twenty-five-year period? We had Okies, folks from Tennessee and Kentucky, Georgia and other parts of the Deep South. People from Germany and Poland and Jewish people. Mitch Ryder made all these records composed of these sounds; the MC5 heard all this and put it together. The so-called San Francisco and Los Angeles scenes didn’t have that, and you’d find people out there were from places like Ohio or Wisconsin. We had the real thing, working-class music.” The book flows chronologically, providing extensive detail of how bands such as the MC5, The Stooges, Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes, Alice Cooper and so many, many others all overlapped, playing the same venues, attending the

same house parties and hating Nugent. “How could you trust a guy who didn’t get high?” John Sinclair, manager of the MC5 and founder of the White Panther Party, said of Nugent. Drug use runs rampant as Miller’s interviewees speak bluntly of their experiences and indulgences. Stories of losing friends to arrests, addiction and death are often interwoven with those of the popular venue or emerging style. Through the ‘80s, it becomes apparent few bands are breakout stars in Detroit. Miller’s account becomes a lists of names most don’t know and most won’t remember until the timeline lands on Jack White and Kid Rock. In his introduction, Miller states that “Detroit is the most influential rock ‘n’ roll city on earth,” but does his book support his claim? The Beatles are almost always the first name mentioned when it comes to not only rock, but also musical influence; the Rolling Stones or Led Zeppelin are usually mentioned next and all three come from the U.K. “Detroit Rock City” is the history of artists who mostly didn’t make it nationally, but most didn’t even care to try. Miller’s selected musicians tell tales of anarchism more than artistic expression. They reflected their surroundings. Their music was aggressive and dirty, a cry of rebellion and anguish. The book ends with Rachel Nagy of the Detroit Cobras mentioning improvements to nearby Cleveland and Toledo. “I don’t really know if I want to see that happen in Detroit. Detroit is Detroit,” she said. “It’s this beautiful place where you sacrifice your safety for a s---load of freedom.”

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Area restaurants cater to dietary concerns DARIUS JACKSON Contributing Writer There are nearby restaurants that specialize in many alternative diets — everything from vegan and vegetarian options to kosher and halal foods. These are all different choices to consider as opposed to the mainstream variety of controversial fast-food restaurants one sees daily everywhere. In addition to different diets, there are many allergies people suffer from that can limit where and what they can eat. According to the Food Allergy Research and Education organization, about 15 million Americans suffer from food-related allergies,

including children, who count for 6 million of those who suffer. Also, it is more common for a man to develop a food allergy than a woman. Symptoms of allergies may include dizziness, tightness of throat or chest, hives, an irregular beating of the heart, diarrhea, or even stomach aches. This is the main reason for those with allergies to be skeptical in eating outside their homes. One place that addresses a few of the mainstream allergies is Detroit Vegan Soul. Detroit Vegan Soul was established by business and life partners Erika Boyd and Kirsten Ussarer in September 2013. The partners competed in the 2012 Comerica Hatch Detroit

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Competition and made it to the final four. Later, through the REVOLVE program, they were selected amongst others to occupy the space at 8029 Agnes in Detroit. They specialize in vegan food with a soul food twist. Furthermore, Detroit Vegan Soul can assist with a number of food-related allergies — it is recommended to call and ask questions about anything relating to allergies, if necessary. Detroit Vegan Soul offers soyfree and gluten-free alternatives. The menu is free of anything made with GMOs, additives, preservatives, refined flours, sugars, dairy, eggs, or animal byproducts. Boyd and Ussarer felt the relevance of their food after the loss of Boyd’s

father in his fight with cancer. They decided to take traditional soul food options familiar with their family and within the community and turn them into healthier cuisines that are also suitable for the body. They serve appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, entrees, desserts, unique beverages and smoothies. They also have a great kid menu and an additional breakfast menu on Sundays at reasonable prices that essentially anyone can afford to give a try. Detroit Vegan Soul is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m to 9 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. There is much to like about this restaurant, as the 6,518 likes (to date) on its Facebook page illustrate.

Red Bull gives local artists wings

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LEXI TRIMPE Contributing Writer The Red Bull House of Art, located on W. Winder Street at the edge of Eastern Market, houses and nurtures artists from around the globe, bringing their art and inspiration to Detroit. Several artists are allowed to showcase their work for three months. The seventh “cycle”, which premiered April 18, featured six different artists spanning from San Francisco to right here in Metro Detroit. The Red Bull House of Art provides all the necessities for up-and-coming artists: funds, time and a place to work. In previous cycles, the Red Bull House of Art has featured eight artists; however, recently they have decided to feature six artists, a decision which curator Matt Eaton said was made in order to better support alumni artists. “Most importantly, we wanted to be able to help artists beyond the program time frame. By lowering the count in each round, we are able to free up additional space in the studio that can be used by previous House of Art artists,” Eaton said. Each alumni artist is able to reserve two-week blocks in which they can use the studio space several times

a year. The Red Bull House of Art offers much more to resident artists than just materials and space. “Red Bull House of Art allows artists to be themselves, free of criticism, to explore their deepest most personal art endeavors and experiences,” Eaton said. “The actual end result of the program is vastly different for each individual artist, but I like to think that when you relieve an artist of the burden of paying for their materials, finding a gallery to exhibit their work and sharing the financial fruits of their labor with someone else, that an honest dialog between the artist and the canvas starts to evolve.” The six artists featured in Cycle 7 are: Nick Jaskey, Paula Zammit, Bethany Shorb, Katherine Craig, Lamar Landers and Zak Meers. The artists’ backgrounds are as different as their art. Zammit, in her mid-forties, returned to school at College of Creative Studies to follow her passion as an artist, the same year her daughter began college at Wayne State. Meers, a California-native, said he feels at home in the Motor City, and has begun studying for a master’s degree in Urban Planning at WSU. Zammit’s featured works were realistic figurative oil paintings of feminine figures.

She began exploring art at a community college before transferring to the College for Creative Studies. “It was like a light went on. I realize that this was something that I could be super, super passionate about,” Zammit said. Six months after graduating from CCS, Zammit contacted Eaton about participating in the Red Bull House of Art. After months of emailing back and forth, she was chosen to participate in Cycle 7. “I can’t even say enough about it. It’s truly changed my life,” Zammit said when speaking about being chosen as a resident artist. “I feel like just in the 12 weeks that I was here, my painting has gotten better and better because I was working on it in such an intense way.” Meers, whose featured works ranged from ceramic sculptures and pots to colorful and lively paintings and minimalistic drawings, has travelled and lived around the world, including in LA and London. He moved to Detroit from San Francisco, but said he feels at home in Detroit. “When people say ‘why Detroit?’ I say it’s more similar to the San Francisco of 30 years ago than you really know,” Meers said. Meers has now lived in Detroit for three years. “I love Detroit. I do. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t,” he said. Meers met Eaton

while working on the Detroit Beautification Project in 2012 and developed a working relationship over the following years until Eaton proposed that Meers participate in Cycle 7. “Red Bull gave me time and money, and those are two things I don’t really ever have,” Meers said. “So it was nice to be able to take the time really seriously and the money really seriously, and I think that’s why I have produced a large body of work and also varying work.” The artwork featured in Cycle 7 ranges from ceramic sculptures to ornate metal works and colorful canvases. Eaton, who’s been deemed the “artist whisperer” by resident artists, said that when choosing artists for the cycles, “I try not to think too much about how the art will interact with itself and the other art around it. I find that gathering a group of creative spirits and letting their artistic voices collaborate unconsciously in this environment usually garners fantastic results.” While Eaton couldn’t say what’s next for the Red Bull House of Art, he said, “It’s being planned and acted upon now as we speak.” The Red Bull House of Art is open for viewing every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information can found at facebook.com/RedBullHouseOfArt.

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WSU hits the runway with annual fashion show

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PARIS GILES Contributing Writer Wayne State sophomore and photographer Shawn Ransom was looking for unique designs and new trends when he walked into the industrial art gallery on Milwaukee Avenue April 19. “I don’t like repetitive things,” he said. The 11 designers at the “Détroit: The Strait to Fashion” spring 2014 fashion show delivered the funk that Ransom was hoping for. WSU’s Fashion Design and Merchandising Organization’s annual fashion show was held at the Tangent Gallery, just seconds from the historic Ford Piquette Plant. Reminiscent of professional designers instead of students (plus one alumna), the designers toyed expertly with shape and texture. Themes varied from Italian romanticism to 1970s punk rock. Like true artists, the designers wove newer trends like crop tops and mesh bottoms with the classic designs. Sophomore Khadijah King’s collection opened the show. Her third look was a pale pink cropped blazer with crossed back paneling. She paired the jacket with expertly cut high-waist, white trousers and flat sandals. The cropped jacket has been huge on the runway this spring, and these designers took note. Also showing a cropped jacket was designer Yoo Jeong Lee. Lee’s jacket was satin and the color

of wine. The designer draped it over a dress of the same color and one of no color. Lee mixed the delicate, expensive fabric with thick, clear plastic. The bottom of the skirt was plastic and appliquéd with petals and arranged in a flower design. Lee’s theme was “flowers” and her mix of textures was strategic yet appeared effortless. She used plastic in more than one look. Lee was one of the many designers that, against Robin Thicke’s protests, blurred the lines between fashion and art. Artist and attendee Aaron Johnson, 19, said fashion is “absolutely” art. Johnson has been drawing all his life, despite his mom’s initial protests when she caught him drawing on the walls as a child. Art and fashion bond with colors, textiles and textures, Johnson said. Just the act of getting dressed is an art form, he thinks. “A person is an artist just by how they put their clothes together,” he said. Johnson showed a few of his works in the gallery during the pre-show, along with other local artists. The play on femininity by the designers was expert. Senior Kaitlin Boger showed what would have been a simple, demure black dress, minus the splatters of white paint. Boger also showed an evening dress in a vibrant red. The hem of the dress was longer in the back – the highly debated “mullet” dress. The neckline plunged seductively down the

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model’s chest, and safety pins were used as thread to fuse the bodice to the skirt and make the dress whole. Also taking welcomed risks with edge and sexuality was senior and student organizer Jessica Collins. The designer opened her showing with a sandy brown Victorian-styled dress with leather straps and detailing around the waist. The front hem of the dress was hooked to the waist detail, revealing the model’s legs and the lace trim around the inside hemline. Collins kept the “ooh and ahhs” coming with her two-piece look. She showed a corseted top that mixed leather with a floral, iridescent material. The top was paired with a skirt, the front of which was pinned similarly to her first look, with a curtain of black, leather-like material in the back, which she paired with thigh-high black boots. Collins’ theme was “Victorian steam punk.” And as the organizer of the event, Collins is excited to be a part of the generation helping to bring back fashion in Detroit. Senior Luciana Davies’ theme was the southern, Italian woman and the Mediterranean lifestyle, and it was clear in her work. Davies is Italian and has spent the majority of her summers in Italy. She is constantly getting inspiration from the land and the people. “The culture is so rich. It never fails to inspire my collections,” she said. Davies showed a very romantic black and grey floral cape jacket and mesh

pants with detailed side seams. Closing the show — and arguably stealing it — was senior Narjes Almajidi. If you attended last year’s show, you know that this is the girl who made the awe-inspiring penny dress. She delivered again with a collection impeccably made entirely out of leather. Almajidi opened the show with a clean, all-white leather top and pants that fit the model beautifully. Her second look was a high-waisted royal blue skirt with intricately placed seams and white crop top – again, all leather. Then, she flipped things upside down and added a bit of seduction. She showed a white skirt and blue, cropped vest over a bikini-esque top. Almajidi’s collection was the favorite of Collins and Ransom. “You don’t see that many people wearing leather anymore. Hopefully those outfits will take shape and people will actually buy them,” Ransom said. In general, he was pleased with the uniqueness of the show. A lot of originality and talent was shown, he said. FDMO President Angelica Bartell admits her position is a lot of work, but worth it. In the 1950s, Detroit was named the second most beautiful place on earth, she said. Bartell thinks that the FDMO and others involved in fashion and art can help the city grow into its full potential. “Detroit hustles harder than anywhere else,” she said.

Dance majors express unique visions in final showcase KAYARA RIVERS Contributing Writer The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance at Wayne State presented its Capstone Senior Dance Showcase, “4ward,” April 21 at 7:30 p.m. According to the department’s website, “4ward” is a choreographic showcase of student dance works presented by the graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts dance majors. The performance took place in the Allesee Dance Theatre, located in Room 3317 on the third floor of Old Main. Every April, the graduating class creates an exhibition of personally choreographed dances at the culmination of their WSU experience. The capstone is required for completion of the curriculum. At this exhibition, the 2014 class of four seniors — Chris Bratz, Amber Golden, Michelle Brock and James Ves-

sell — used captivating choreography to show the audience a reflection of their four years of learning dance technique, choreography, modern dance, history and dance on film. Through dance, audiences saw expressions of ideologies from around the world and our community. Golden presented an all-female ensemble that examines feminine ideologies and the middle ground between femininity and masculinity. “I like to use dance as a method of questioning the ways of the world,” Golden said. “Is there an in-between for femininity and masculinity?” Vessell, used personal experiences to explore a complex relationship between two people and how individuality may cause dysfunction. “I created this because this is what I felt, and I feel that there is at least one character that an audience member can relate to throughout this piece,” he said.

Braz presented a dance-on-film sequence derived from research that he did on empathy and individuality and the kinetic connection that brings “us” all together in this “small” world. Brock showed a choreographed piece that was also taken to the American College Dance Festival in Athens, Ohio. According to acdfa.com, the primary focus of the association is to support and promote the wealth of talent and creativity that is prominent throughout college and university dance departments. Brock’s piece dealt with the idea of community, how people communicate (or don’t communicate) with each other and the ongoing struggle between carrying out different relationships and how these relationships work. Jeff Repudal, WSU associate professor and area head of dance and choreography, sees the future in these students’ endeavors.

“I always tell my students they hold the key to the future of dance based upon the knowledge and skills that they have learned over the last four years,” Repudal said. “The capstone is the icing on the cake,” he added. “One of the pleasures of doing my job as a professor is I really, really take pride in seeing my students develop from these young, young dancers to these really fine dance artists.” The 2014 senior BFA dance majors are a group that continues to “aim higher.” All four graduating students have plans to relocate to New York and pursue their dreams in dance. According to the department’s website, The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance is a division of WSU’s College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts and carries on a tradition of leadership in dance education.

DIA offers samurai exhibition at steep discount LYNN LOSH Contributing Writer In the month of April, Warrior Wednesdays have an extra perk: 50 percent off the “Samurai: Beyond the Sword” exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts. “Samurai: Beyond the Sword,” which is on display through June 1, is the DIA’s current large-scale exhibition. It features armor and weaponry created by the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture for the traveling exhibition “Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor.”

“We wanted to give local students the opportunity to see the exhibition at a lower cost,” said Larissa Zade, communications specialist at the DIA. The exhibition gives spectators a more in-depth look at the life of samurai — shoguns (supreme military rulers), daimyo (regional lords) and soldiers, - who sought balance between military and cultural pursuits, according the DIA. The exhibition strives to show the samurai as not only a fierce warrior, but also as patrons of the arts and sophisticated artists and scholars during the peaceful Edo period, which lasted

from 1603 to 1868. Those attending the exhibition can expect to see helmets, face masks, paintings and illustrated classical literature on screen and scroll paintings. The exhibition also showcases full suits of armor, daggers, swords, rifles and more. The DIA added many of its own artifacts to the texhibition to give viewers a broader view. There are around 130 artworks in the collection. General admission to the DIA is always free for Wayne State students with a valid OneCard, but giving a discount for Warrior Wednesdays

is a first. “We’re always open to working with neighboring institutions, especially Wayne State. We love when students come in and see our exhibitions and use the museum as an educational resource,” Zade said. WSU student Danyelle Catchens-Smith hasn’t attended the exhibition, but likes the idea of the DIA offering the exhibition at a discount. “I think it’s an awesome opportunity that students should definitely take advantage of. After all, both Wayne State and the DIA are known for their cultural impact,” she said.

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Campus Café getting summer makeover

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HOPE CRENSHAW Contributing Writer Major changes are coming to The Towers Café this summer. Returning students this fall will be amazed at the transformations they will find inside. Wayne State recently signed a 10year contract with Aramark Educational Services to supply the food to all WSU-run dining facilities. The Café renovation is being funded by Aramark as part of their capital investment in the dining facilities. “The redesign of The Towers Café was a collaborative effort between the students, the design committee, housing and residential life staff,” said Brandi Johnson, community director at The Towers Residential Suites.

“Everyone is very excited to have been part of the process.” Soothing shades of blue, green, burnt umber and cream will be used throughout the newly redesigned space. Wall coverings mimicking the texture of honeycomb and grass cloth contrast with smooth mosaic glass tiles in the same natural palette. Aluminum pendant lamps and black chairs will bring a modern feel to the café. Soaring floor-to-ceiling windows welcome the outside in. An outside patio will offer seating in warm weather along with a variety of seating inside. Inside, booths and a variety of table sizes and lounge areas will beckon students to stay and socialize after their meal. Part of the lobby will be used for a private entrance to the café with a separate security for the residence hall.

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“The Towers Café will have a modern concept plan with front of the house food preparation and cooking, instead of having to cook it in the back and bring it out front,” Timothy Michael said. “We really hope that the new seating arrangements will entice the students to stay after their meal.” Michael is associate vice president and chief housing officer of the Division of Business & Auxiliary Operations for Wayne State. New features such as a wood burning brick oven will offer freshly prepared pizzas, calzones and even s’mores. A Mongolian-style grill will also be new to the café, and Jet’s Pizza will be part of the Warrior Delivery System. The elimination of “block” times encourages people to come and go as many times during the day as they

like — not just once for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Freshmen are required to purchase an unlimited meal plan, but all other students can choose which plan they like. You can also add more Warrior Bucks to your individual plan. Now, they pay for a variety of meals at different locations and the Warrior Bucks are non-taxable, so there is a savings of 6 percent on each meal. Students had complained that if they didn’t use all their meals during the semester they would lose them. In response, WSU changed this so all meals plans are good until the end of the school year. The Towers Café will be closed May 1 through June 25, but Gold ‘n’ Greens, the newly opened Panda Express and the other dining options will remain open.

SPORTS

Warrior stomp Ashland in two-game series MICHAEL LEWIS Staff Writer The Wayne State softball team (29-9 overall, 9-5 GLIAC) ended a weekend road trip by sweeping Ashland University (21-14 overall, 10-8 GLIAC) twice in wins of 5-0 and 3-0. The Eagles came into the weekend ranked fourth in the Midwest Region; the Warriors came in ranked three spots below at seventh. The Warriors began the game with the bases loaded at the top of the first inning and ended up scoreless through the next three innings. However, WSU broke a 0-0 tie at the top of the fourth. Julie Ingratta singled and Jade McGarr pushed her to second with a surrendered bunt. Amanda Burnard followed

with an RBI single to left scoring Ingratta for the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first run. The Warriors were lifted by scoring a cushion run in the sixth inning. McGarr hit a one-out single with Burnard following up with her third consecutive single. Briana Lee then hit a single to center plate to make it 2-0. The Warriors added three runs at the top of the seventh inning as Emily Cava hit a leadoff base run. Ingratta then hit a two-run triple to right and scored a base hit by McGarr. Butler, who is 14-4 on the year, allowed a season-high 10 hits. However, she notched her ninth shutout of the year by leaving 11 Eagles on base. She walked one and struck out five. In game two, WSU pounced on AU starter McKenna Galloway by scoring three runs in the first two innings.

The Warriors salvaged just two hits over the final four innings off Brittany Flanigan. However, the three runs were more than enough for Lee, who obtained her sixth shutout of the season. Lee struck out six batters and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow any walks. With the win, head coach Gary Bryce picked up his 1,100 victory of his career. WSU will be busy during the last week of the regular season. The Warriors will be playing five GLIAC doubleheaders in six days, starting with a two-game series at Ferris State on April 22. The Warriors will play host to Lake Erie Wednesday, Northwood on Friday and Lake Superior State on Saturday before ending the regular season with two games at Saginaw Valley State on Sunday.

WSU ATHLETICS

After picking up win No. 1100, softball head coach Gary Bryce finds himself in elite company. Below is a list for the top 17 on the NCAA all-time wins list including games played on Saturday, April 19.

RANK

NAME, CURRENT/LAST SCHOOL

WINS

Margie Wright, Fresno State

1457

Mike Candrea, Arizona*

1377

Carol Hutchins, Michigan*

1360

Yvette Girouard, LSU

1285

Gayle Blevins, Iowa

1245

Jan Hutchinson, Bloomsburg

1215

Eugene Lenti, DePaul*

1203

JoAnne Graf, Florida State

1186

Elaine Sortino, Massachusetts

1185

Diane Ninemire, California*

1177

Ralph Weekly, Tennessee*

1155

Chris Bellotto, Florida Southern*

1149

Frank Cheek, Humboldt State

1147

Margo Jonker, Central Michigan*

1143

Kathy Welter, CSU-Bakersfield

1129

Donna Papa, North Carolina

1116

Gary Bryce, Wayne State*

1100 *Active in 2014

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SPORTS

WSU baseball sees mixed results at Ohio Dominican

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ANTHONY JONES Contributing Writer After dropping the series opener on April 17 in Detroit, the Wayne State baseball team (27-11, 15-7 GLIAC) split its doubleheader at Ohio Dominican (22-10, 12-10 GLIAC) on April 19. The Panthers took game one, 4-3, in eight innings while WSU avoided the sweep with a 7-3 game two victory. Game One Starting pitcher Kyle Zimmerman went 6 1/3 innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits with five strikeouts. The Warriors first got on the board when Zach Johnson connected for a sacrifice fly

to right field in the top of the second inning for a 1-0 lead. Johnson drove in another run with another sacrifice fly to score the other run after back-to-back singles from Zimmerman and Eric Cunningham. The Panthers began the bottom of the fifth inning with a double and a single and scored a run on a 5-4-3 groundball double play to trim WSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead to 3-1. With one out and one man on in the bottom of the seventh, head coach Ryan Kelley went with closer Clayton Ruch to try to secure the final two outs. But ODU tied the game, 3-3, with back-to-back base hits. With two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, Jossue Delgado singled and

stole second before Ruch gave a four-pitch walk. The Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; catcher Kyle Tisdale delivered a walk-off RBI single into left field to down WSU and give ODU the 4-3 victory. Game Two WSU jumped out to a 1-0 lead after an RBI single by Zimmerman in the top of the first inning thanks to an ODU fielding error. Carrell then drove in the second run of the game with an RBI single to right field in the top of the second inning. Johnson extended the lead to 3-0 with an RBI single in the top of the third inning. ODU battled back and scored two runs on two hits in the bottom of the third inning to pull within a run, 3-2.

Griffin Harms slammed his first collegiate home run, a two-run shot to left field in the top of the fourth inning to give the Warriors a 5-2 lead. Carrell added insurance runs in the top of the seventh inning with a two-run single to give the Warriors a 7-3 lead. Carrell finished 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored. Pitcher Jeff Sorenson replaced Kinch after the first two batters reached to begin the bottom of the seventh inning. The left-hander collected two outs before David Frederick ended the game with a strikeout. Kinch went a solid six innings and allowed three earned runs on seven hits while walking three with three strikeouts.

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