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Attack of the fur trade Leah Schneider Contributing Writer Schneider.149@wright.edu
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Dear Mandy, My boyfriend is really into having his feet rubbed. Problem is, I HATE feet. They gross me out so much. I rub his feet anyway because I love him, but I can’t help but gag. How do I tell him this? -Gagging Gwendolyn Dear Gagging Gwendolyn, Make sure you never do anything you’re not comfortable doing. Of course, relationships are about compromise. Perhaps to ease your gag reflexes, you could ask him to wash his feet or wear thicker socks before his next foot rub. Secondly, he should know that you are not completely comfortable touching his toes. If the feelings are mutual, he will compromise with you just as much as you will compromise with him. It’s a give and take! Love, Mandy
Dear Mandy, I think I’m attracted to my first cousin. I hadn’t seen her in 5 years and I finally saw her last weekend and she got insanely hot. Is it legal in Ohio to marry your first cousin? I really want to. I hope it’s not too weird to love your cousin because I don’t think I could ever love another woman. -Cousin Carl Dear Cousin Carl, First off, you should probably know that the two closest states that allow first cousin marriage are Tennessee and New York. Therefore, it is very, very illegal in Ohio to marry your first cousin, and I would strongly discourage you from doing it. Not only is is generally looked down upon, but also dangerous for any potential children you and your first cousin might have together. Carl, just don’t do it. Love, Mandy
fter watching my fair share of Barbara Stanwyck films, I can honestly say that I have seen enough of the glamour of wearing fur to last the rest of my life. But then, we see adorable Disney movies that involve, say, I don’t know, a ridiculously large litter of puppies of the black and white spotted persuasion. Bring this back to real life and cue the manifested Cruella Deville complex. The most basic idea of what must be done to produce an item of real fur clothing is unsavory. What actually happens is appalling. Many of the 50,000 animals that are killed for their fur annually are put through incredibly painful ordeals to obtain their pelts. Some are not even unconscious when the process or skinning begins. These animals are either bred in detest-
able factory conditions with the sole purpose of being used for fashion or are taken from the wild, potentially derailing an entire ecosystem. During the first half of the 20th century otters, fur seals and countless large cats were hunted to nearextinction and their habitats were destroyed. This was only up until the mid-1900s. And it hasn’t stopped. Fur has been, and continues to be, a major slight against the welfare of animals. Recently, fur has had somewhat of an upswing in the fashion industry, many designers are still using fur seemingly without remorse. Even what is considered “vintage fur” is having a substantial come back. What is absolutely irrefutable is that the fur trade is still devastating animals around the world, and humans continue to widely turn a blind eye. In the fashion industry, the pressure to bring fun to the catwalk is rising. In countries such as Britain and Wales, it is still
outlawed. And many major companies are resolutely against using real fur. However there are also groups such as the International Fur Trade Federation that are still in full support of the use of fur due to its ‘positive economic’ influence. What they disregard is that the process of making fur suitable for wearing is not only obviously harmful to animals. It also involves harsh chemicals used to make the final product of rotting pelt less rotten. These chemicals are dangerous for everyone involved in the process. You don’t see many students strolling about a college campus dressed in leopard or jaguar garb. As such,many students do not realize that the fur trade is still a worldwide issue that is having negative effects on thousands of animals, and industry workers all for a completely unnecessary and deplorable luxury.
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Should it be acceptable to go through your significant other’s phone to check up on them? Eli Chizever
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If you trust each other, then there should be no reason to check up on them. I don’t think it’s acceptable, because that means my significant other obviously doesn’t trust me. I would feel insulted. If I thought something was going on, it would be tempting to go through their e-mail, or whatever it is they left open, but I think it would be inappropriate to do so because it violates their privacy. “
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It’s a complete invasion of privacy. Honestly, it’s just wrong. The only exception is if you think the other person is cheating on you and texting someone else. It can’t just be a suspicion. They have to be acting differently, and you need solid evidence.”
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If you have to stoop to that level of snooping through someone’s stuff, then you are not in a relationship you should be in. I was dating someone a long time ago and I found out that she was sending nude photos to one of her guy friends. If I hadn’t seen the photos on her computer, who knows how long that bad relationship would have lasted.”
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Plans for development of STEM Jet Learning Platform classroom Taylor McKinley News Writer McKinley.25@wright.edu
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edEx donated a Boeing 727 airplane to Beavercreek City Schools in early November. Wright State is working with several area partners to reconstruct the jet into a classroom for all regional STEM schools to use. Cassie Barlow, executive director of Wright State’s Aerospace Professional Development Center, described some of the plans in detail, including its potential location. “We have a lot of planning to do around relocating the airplane, but we believe Calamityville would be a great location for the airplane. With the Calamityville location, we can utilize the airplane for both a STEM learning platform and a Disaster Preparedness Platform,” Barlow said. In hopes to encourage interest in the aerospace industry and STEM, FedEx has been donating aircrafts to communities across the nation for several years. “We were very lucky to be one of the communities to receive one of their aircraft,” Barlow said. As for the transformation process, a regional planning team has been put together to work out the details. Barlow commented on some of the important aspects of planning the airplane’s transformation. “There are many things we need to work through to include a strategic plan for
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the overall effort. The transformation of the airplane is very important, as is the curriculum, the transportation of the aircraft to its final resting place, and we can’t forget long-term sustainment of the aircraft. We have a lot to work on as a regional team,” Barlow said. Riverside resident Tim Winnett thinks the jet will be beneficial to not only the region but students pursuing jobs in the aerospace industry as well. “I personally think it is a great idea. We are in a prime location with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and all of the aerospace companies in this area to be the first link in a chain that will provide students with opportunities for college as well as the aerospace industry for jobs,” Winnett said. The vision for the classroom is for students to be able to walk into the jet, which looks like an ordinary airplane from outside, and be able to sit down at their desk like a classroom. The inside of the jet will be transformed into a highly technical classroom for students to utilize. No cost to taxpayers is anticipated for this jet. Acquiring the plane was an effort led by the Beavercreek City School District with the help of Clark State University, Wright State University and local legislator Rick Perales. The plane is expected to be ready for use in approximately two years.
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What your future is costing you Olivia Rutherford Contributing Writer Rutherford.24@wright.edu
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ith changes in political power, both in Ohio and on the federal level, there is still one issue that tends to catch the eye of university students: the government’s influence on rising tuition costs. Matt Filipic, a political science professor at Wright State University, says, “In 1970, when I worked at the state budget office, the average of the state’s share of undergraduate tuition would cover 70 percent of the costs while families only had to take care of 30 percent.” Nearly 45 years later, rates have essentially flipped; now with 70% majorly impacting family finances. Through the years, the state has sig-
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nificantly reduced assistance and tuition has since increased dramatically. Campuses are now trying to pick up the slack from the loss of state funding. When asked about what we will see with tuition rates in the near future, “Tuition will continue at about the rate of inflation, perhaps a little above,” Filipic said. The effects on higher education can be traced back to elections from previous years and even decades. Certain governmental programs, such as Medicaid in 1965, have taken precedence over others. Higher education is now one of the overlooked programs. Ohio State Representative Rick Perales said, “[We are] tying universities together to
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make the transfer of credits easier.” With this effort, the Ohio legislature is hoping to make varying universities and colleges less competitive and more focused on student success. They are currently working to make the annual increase of tuition more moderate. “Legislators don’t know what they don’t know. We need students to communicate with us or we don’t know what they need or want,” Perales said. Similar to other states, Ohio seems keen on retaining university-level students for the home state’s workforce. Universities seek to create an enthusiastic workforce, straight out of college, with skills that make them valuable to employers.
NEWS 5 Exam week stress relief for students Dylan Dohner News Editor Dohner.6@wright.edu
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unbar Library and the University Activities Board will host a week-long series of stress-relieving events for students starting this finals week, Dec. 8 to 12. Events will include massages, with masseuses in both the library atrium and
the Student Union atrium, free coffee and cookie decoration, a candy bar, and “Fuzz Therapy” on Friday with service dogs provided by 4 Paws for Ability. On Dec. 7, the 2nd annual “Cram Jam” will occur in the library Group Study Room near the Starbucks. During this four hour block of studying and intermittent breaks,
students can attend stations and partake in aromatherapy, jewelry making, chair yoga, Nerf basketball and a silent dance party, with a link to the music playlist available soon. Tutors will be on-site at Cram Jam, called “Grab and Go” tutors, who can help students if they need it. “We’re being strict about
ending the 15 minute breaks on time,” said Marketing Communications Specialist and event coordinator Michelle Brasseur, “so everyone gets the 45 minutes of study time they need.” Much of the event budgeting will be provided by the University Activities Board and University Libraries, with funding support from Tutoring Services and Counseling and Wellness Services. In-kind donations come from 4 Paws for Ability, Hospitality Services and the Department of Athletics. “I think there are some doubts as far as if this fits into the library’s role. It’s definitely a stretch of our usual activities,” said Brasseur. “With Game Night at the be-
ginning of the semester and Cram Jam at the end, it’s like, ‘Welcome to the library. By the way, did you know we’re still here?’ It’s a bookend of comfort and support we like to offer to students.” The library saw 183 attendees for Game Night in the fall, and are expecting about 100 people for Cram Jam this Sunday. “It’s nice that, in such a commuter-based campus, they still have things like this for students who feel like going,” said senior Juli Poling. “The library has always been good about stuff like that.” Students can visit libraries. wright.edu/dunbarwire for a detailed list of event days, locations and times.
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The Ebola Virus
The first person diagnosed with the virus on American soil was nurse Amber Vinson, who was declared free on Oct. 22.
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ISIS
On Nov. 14 a United Nations commission concluded that Sunni militant group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has committed crimes against humanity, including mass executions of minority tribes and the beheading of approximately five Westerners, published online via video message.
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XXII Winter Olympics
The 22nd Olympic Winter Games were held in Sochi, Russia.
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On Aug. 9, protests and riots broke out following the shooting death of Michael Brown during an altercation with Darren Wilson, a Ferguson, Mo. police officer. On Nov. 24, a grand jury returned a decision of no indictment for Wilson.
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Malaysia Airline
On March 8, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 departed from its planned course from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing and disappeared over the Indian Ocean with 239 people on board.
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Philae landing on Comet 67P
On Nov. 12, the European Space Agency’s Philae lander became the first probe to land on the face of a comet. Fifty-seven hours later, poor sunlight conditions forced Philae to go into hibernation when its primary battery died.
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Crimean Crisis
Following the impeachment of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, the Crimean parliament officially declared independence from Ukraine and requested to join the Russian Federation on March 17. The region was formally annexed by Russia on March 21.
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Bill Nye v. Ken Ham
Bill Nye of “Science Guy” fame and Ken Ham, founder of Answers in Genesis, attempted to answer the question “Is Creation A Viable Model of Origins?” at the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Ky., drawing an estimated 3 million viewers.
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Title IX Investigations
More than 75 colleges came under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for their handling of Title IX sexual assault cases, resulting in the creation of the Campus Accountability and Security Act.
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iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
Shortly after Apple’s September release of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, #BendGate went viral as customers worried that their devices could be damaged by being placed in a pocket for an extended period.
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Top-selling album: Most-watched game: Most-watched TV show: “The Big Bang “1989,” Taylor Swift Super Bowl 48, SeThe pop star’s fifth studio ahawks vs. Broncos Theory” Sheldon Cooper and his friends averaged 23.1 million viewers in 2014.
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Highest-grossing Top-selling song: Most watched music movie: “The Guardians “Happy,” Pharrel Wil- video: “Dark Horse,” of the Galaxy” liams Katy Perry The Marvel space adventure earned over $94 million during its opening weekend in and has brought in over $331 million total.
The “feel-good” hit was popular with listeners, with over 6 million copies sold.
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The pop star’s video was the most popular music video in 2014 with 693,728,889 views.
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Top-selling videogame: “Destiny”
Bestselling book: “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Greene
This massively multiplayer online game, in which players fight to defend the Earth from intergalactic invasion, sold the most copies of any video game released this year and also became the best-selling new game franchise.
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Readers could not get enough of John Greene’s tearjerking young-adult romance this year, which has sold over 10.7 million copies total.
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Top-selling concert: Most retweeted Where We Are Tour, tweet: Ellen’s Oscar One Direction “selfie” The British boy band’s third headlining tour sold out arenas around the world and brought in a total of $290,000.
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When host Ellen DeGeneres took a selfie at the 86th Academy Awards with celebritieslike Jennifer Lawrence, Bradd Pitt and Kevin Spacey, her tweet of the photo became the most retweeted post of all time with over 2 million retweets.
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go stand out in the cold and be frozen all night for the ball drop.” You’re gonna be in times square? “Uh-huh. Adventure of a lifetime.”
“My favorite thing is a tossup between the snow and also Christmas music.” do you have a favorite Christmas song? “Not really, I love ‘em all. I can’t choose.” Photos By: Lindsey Roberts
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SPORTS 9 From the sports editor: Top-five of 2014 Justin Boggs Sports Editor Boggs.59@wright.edu
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everal Wright State teams had banner years in 2014. Here are sports editor Justin Boggs’ top five stories of 2014 involving Wright State athletics: 1) WSU women’s basketball team goes to the NCAA Tournament Going into last year, the Wright State women’s basketball program slowly became a winning program while flying under the radar. Head coach Mike Bradbury had 20 win-seasons in two of his first three years at WSU. In 2014, Bradbury and the Raiders took the program to a new level. Led by junior Kim Demmings, the program won its first Horizon League title and NCAA Tournament berth. The Raiders had to defeat mid-major juggernaut Green Bay en route to the league title. All-time, WSU was 3-52 heading into the game at Green Bay. “Championships don’t come along often and you are never guaranteed when they are going to come along,” Wright State Director of Athletics Bob Grant said. “When you get a chance to nab one like they did and see the sheer joy on their faces and coaches’ faces, it was really emotional for me.” The Raiders rallied to defeat the Phoenix and later faced Kentucky in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Though Kentucky easily dispatched the Raiders in the NCAA Tournament, the experience was one that those on WSU’s roster will never forget. “We did something that Wright State has never done,” Bradbury said. “We got in the tournament and we won 26 games. I couldn’t be more proud of a group of players than that group.” Demmings was the first Raider ever named Horizon League Player of the Year. Unfortunately for the Raiders, they will not have Demmings there to help them defend their Horizon League crown. Just minutes into the season opener, Demmings injured her lower leg.
2) Baseball wins regular season Wright State’s baseball team had one of the most incredible regular seasons in program history. The Raiders went 25-4 in Horizon League play and 35-22 overall. The Raiders had huge wins over Michigan State and then No. 1-ranked Oregon State among several others. Wright State head coach Greg Lovelady was able to carry the momentum in his first year over from Rob Cooper who left the program in August, 2013, to pursue the head coaching position at Penn State. Unfortunately for WSU, the Raiders had trouble in the Horizon League Championships as the Raiders lost twice to last place Youngstown State as the Penguins earned the league’s postseason crown and NCAA Tournament berth. Despite the success of Lovelady’s squad, the squad’s overall record was just not enough to earn an at-large berth in the NCAA Tournament. “It was an unbelievable year, we had the best year in Wright State history. We had the best year ever in the Horizon League,” Lovelady said. “But when you look back at it, the season wasn’t an absolute success. When you play in a tournament like that, it is the team who is the hottest and that plays the best that week and not necessarily the team that was the best over the course of the long season.” Wright State nearly swept the Horizon League postseason awards as Lovelady was named Coach of the Year, Joey Hoelzel was Co-Pitcher of the Year, Andrew Elliott was the league’s Relief Pitcher of the Year and catcher Sean Murphy was the conference’s Freshman of the Year. Seven Raiders were on the Horizon League’s first or second teams.
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Raider Spotlight: Quilliec excels in Wright State swimming and diving Alan Hieber News Writer Hieber.2@wright.edu
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right State breaststroke and individual medley swimmer Clement Quilliec from Brest, France has already competed for a French national team for younger swimmers in meets hosted in Serbia and Finland. Coming from his experience in France, Quilliec practiced an athletic and academics experience different from what most Americans experience. “The biggest difference in France is you swim for a club. You go to school and then you go to your club team, which is completely different. Here, you swim for your college. You represent your school and it has a big involvement,” Quilliec said. Quilliec transferred to Wright State after completing the first two years of his degree in France. He wanted an experience different then what he had in his home country. “There were 30 hours of school per week and then you needed to find time and energy to do your sport,” Quilliec said. “I wanted to come here because the U.S. university allows us to do sport and school in the best conditions. I wanted a good school to get a good degree because you don’t make money swimming. Wright State is a good school and there was a swimming program, so it was a good deal.” Head swimming and diving coach Kyle Oaks believes that @wsuguardian
switching from a club background to a university team background was a great benefit to Quilliec. “There’s something really cool about college athletics because you really get some elite level athleticism,” Oaks said. “When you come to college you are around all of these talented people and you represent that school. At Wright State you buy into that pride of the green and gold. That’s a cool feeling, and I think that’s been really powerful for him.” In this young swim season, Quilliec has compiled several honors including the Horizon League Swimmer of the week and the Wright State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Athlete of the month. Quilliec attributes his success to his work ethic, the team, quality coaching and his parents. “They always support me even through Skype,” Quilliec said. Quilliec hopes his parents can attend a meet next year, but the expenses to travel are high. He also hopes to see them at his commencement ceremony at Wright State. Oaks initially met Quilliec through email communication via a recruiting service called AV Athletics, which helps international students find a balance of athletics and academics. Early on, he knew that Clement had a plan of what he wanted to accomplish. “I think Clement had a www.theguardianonline.com
pretty clear understanding of what he wanted to accomplish, and in so doing that included being successful in the pool and the classroom,” Oaks said. “I think one of his biggest strengths is he’s definitely got a defined path. I think when you are determined and focused to do those things it makes that process a little easier to have success.” In the pool, Oaks recognizes Quilliec ability to be a leader everyday, which is part of the team’s five-part “Raider Way” philosophy. “He’s one person who’s taken it pretty seriously,” Oaks said. “Everybody has their own strengths and their own weaknesses. They lead in different ways. A way he leads is by his performance in meets and by the way that he can train and the physical performances he can put together in practices. It excites people.” Out of the pool, Oaks does not know much about Quilliec, which is a positive in his eyes. “I know he is a good student, and I don’t hear a lot of controversy outside of that,” Oaks said. “I know he takes care of himself. He’s always mindful of rest and what he eats.” Quilliec has one more semester left before he receives his degree in organizational leadership, and will pursue his masters in finance during his last year of eligibility next season. December 03, 2014
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3) Men’s basketball team goes to back-to-back Horizon League title games The Wright State men’s basketball team had a rough start to its 2013-14 campaign. Injuries and suspensions put WSU behind the 8-Ball for the first half of the season. Somehow, the Raiders and their five seniors dug deep and had a strong finish to the season giving WSU an opportunity to go to the NCAA Tournament on its home floor. After a 6-6 start in conference play, Wright State won its final four conference games en route to a third place finish in the Horizon League. The Raiders’ rally started at Oakland when AJ Pacher hit a shot seconds before the buzzer to give WSU an important win. The Raiders then went to the
Horizon League Championships and won games versus Oakland and Cleveland State en route to the title game. With Green Bay getting knocked off on its home floor in the semifinals, the title game came to Wright State and setup a showdown between WSU and Milwaukee. A slow start in the Horizon League title game doomed the Raiders and gave Milwaukee the Horizon League’s postseason title and NCAA Tournament berth. Wright State won 21 games in the 2013-14 season marking back-to-back seasons WSU won over 20 games and went to the Horizon League title game. “Our guys have a lot to be proud of,” WSU head coach Billy Donlon said.
4) Hopkins helps reform the NCAA Over the last three and a half years, Wright State President David Hopkins has had a key role in reshaping college athletics in an era of NCAA reform. Hopkins is completing a fouryear term on the NCAA Board of Directors after a stint that included giving major conference schools autonomy over its governance. Hopkins was among a small group of university presidents from around the nation that made changes to the NCAA’s structure that could lead to players being paid full cost of attendance as well as other changes. The changes did not just affect Wright State, they affect all
340 Division I programs. “For the most part, Wright State and teams like us, we’re not trying to compete with Ohio State so let’s not fool ourselves,” Hopkins said. “This is not about competitive advantage. This is about using resources towards students. We are going to live within our means and provide a tremendous student-athlete experience for all of our sports. We are not trying to keep up with the Joneses.” 5) Davis turns men’s soccer into a winner Wright State fans were treated to a high-flying men’s soccer program that was the highest scoring team in the Horizon League. The Raiders also enjoyed incredible success at home going 9-1 at Alumni Field
this season. Wright State finished third in the Horizon League standings and went to the league’s title game only to stumble to Oakland 2-1. Wright State forward and Bellbrook native Eric Lynch was the league’s Player of the Year. He was among NCAA leaders with 13 assists to go with seven goals. “We put ourselves in a championship game, we were still in it after a controversial call where it makes a difference in the outcome, I think it has been an outstanding year,” WSU head coach Bryan Davis said. “These guys should be commended.”
Women’s basketball: Raiders grounded by nor’easter WSU gets extra time to prepare for Dayton Justin Boggs Sports Editor Boggs.59@wright.edu
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tices that will help the team prepare for their annual matchup with the Dayton Flyers tonight at 7. The Raiders enter tonight’s game 4-0, while the Flyers are 2-3. Both teams are coming off NCAA Tournament berths last season. While it might seem the Raiders are primed for a win over the Flyers, Wright State has lacked success against Dayton. All-time, WSU is 4-35 versus UD and is 0-4 under coach Mike Bradbury. The last time the Raiders defeated the Flyers in the annual matchup was Dec. 22, 2006, when WSU topped UD www.theguardianonline.com
60-59 in the Nutter Center. Given Wright State’s history versus its neighbors, Bradbury refuses to call the annual contest a rivalry. Perhaps missing the tournament in Maine was not a bad thing for Wright State. “We kind of needed this practice time because we changed some stuff,” Bradbury said. “We were able to work on some things and we’ll see how that works against a different opponent when we play.” In addition to the extra practices, many players were able to visit their families for Thanks-
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giving. Dayton got off to a slow start to the season after playing its first four on the road. The Flyers finally had their first home game of the season last week, defeating Providence 72-56. “They’re not struggling, they played a murderous schedule here,” Bradbury said. “They have been competitive in every game and they’re as good as they were last year. Their record doesn’t show it yet but it will at the end of the year.” Meanwhile, WSU won a pair of games on the road before coming home and winning a
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pair of contests. The Raiders have a perfect record despite losing Horizon League Player of the Year Kim Demmings for the season due to a lower leg injury. WSU senior guard Tay’ler Mingo has stepped up this season averaging over 22 points a game. Tonight, Bellbrook native Andrea Hoover, who leads the Flyers with over 20 points a game, will oppose Mingo. Hoover had 22 points and nine rebounds last season in Dayton’s 112-85 win over Wright State.
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wright blurbs Local hip-hop artist Tino wraps up tour Cody Drake Contributing Writer Drake.50@wright.edu
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rowing up as the son of a preacher in Cleveland, Valentino “Tino” Halton comes from a close family. He found his love for music at a young age “watching Michael Jackson perform, listening to the universal themes by Lauryn Hill and by observing the versatility of Ludacris in his early years.” Tino always appreciated the art of music but he didn’t start performing until he was 24, when he began performing at local open mic events while holding down a job at Sam’s Club. While hating every minute on the clock, he was compiling songs for his first album, titled “The Odyssey.” Tino released “The Odyssey” at age 25. The album became a quick hit with local hip-hop fans, and Tino performed his songs in local bars in the Dayton area. After gaining a loyal following he was set to release his second album, “Friendly Reminder,” which dropped in July 2013, receiving praise from fans in Dayton and some surrounding cities. With each song he wrote, Tino noticed improvement. It was then he realized he needed to make music his profession instead of a hobby. A month after the release of “Friendly Reminder,” Tino quit the proverbial day job and set off to make a difference in the hip-hop industry. With more time on his plate, Tino set out to make his next project a masterpiece. His latest album and songs gained recognition on major hip hop websites, and the anticipation for his newest album was growing. The finished product, titled “Forget Me Not,” received better reviews than Tino had
hoped for. He started getting invited to do podcasts and interviews, and received professional write-ups for the album. Tino is currently finishing up his “Forget Me Not” tour in Ohio and Ky. Luckily, The Guardian was able to catch up with him and gain some additional insight. In his songs Tino often reflects on old school hiphop as the glory days for the genre. When asked about the current state of the hip hop industry, he stated “I see lyricism reemerging in the culture. This is really an unparalleled time in the culture do to the advancement of technology and the ease of entry for access.” Tino then noted that “Technology has led to some oversaturation in some ways but it has also inspired diversity and creativity and I think the genre is heading in the right direction.” After speaking with Tino, one thing is certain: he has a future in hip-hop and this is not the last time Dayton will hear his name. Music changed his path in life, and now he is on the path to change music.
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6 New Girl quotes that apply perfectly to finals week “Nick doesn’t have a life plan. He doesn’t have a day plan. I
once found a note that he wrote to himself that said, put on pants.” –Schmidt
“Okay now Saturday is a day for sleeping. And damn it, you will not take that away from me!” -Nick
“It’s like you’re ripping the
side block out of my mental Jenga.” -Schmidt
“Can we just take a moment to celebrate me?” –Schmidt “I’m not convinced I know how to read. I’ve
just memorized a lot of words.” –Nick
“Do I regret it? Yes. Would I do it again? Probably.” –Nick
Don’t freak out! Finals aren’t forever Five practical tips to survive exam week without having a mental breakdown Leah Kelley Editor-in-Chief Kelley.90@wright.edu
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here are plenty of underlying health disorders on college campuses, but none more prevalent than anxiety. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), 80 percent of college students say they frequently suffer from anxiety. Especially around finals, stress is no stranger to the average university student, for 13 percent of students have been diagnosed with some sort of mental health condition, such as anxiety or depression. Don’t be a statistic! Here are fiveWW practical ways to fight anxiety and stress during the most challenging time of the year. 1. Avoid negative thoughts and moping. Being alone and orga-
nizing your thoughts is often helpful for mental clarity, but not when they become negative or destructive. Stay positive and avoid picturing yourself in potential bad situations. Dwelling on a bad situation often just makes it worse. 2. Get enough sleep! Blah, blah, blah, my mom has been telling me this for years, but apparently she’s been right. Receiving the proper amount of sleep is critical. According to the ADAA, your body needs more sleep when you’re stressed. 3. Limit caffeine and alcohol intake. This is especially difficult surrounding exam week. After all, we think we need more caffeine to stay up late studying, and more alcohol to shake off the post-exam blues.
However, it turns out that caffeine and alcohol both trigger anxiety and panic attacks. Drink water instead. 4. Exercise and stay healthy. Exercise helps to decrease stress by reducing fatigue and improving your mental clarity. Exercising yields endorphins, which act as natural painkillers. These endorphins lead to better sleep and therefore less stress, according to the ADAA. Try and sneak thirty minutes of physical activity into your schedule everyday. 5. Accept what you have to do, and move on. Easier said than done, right? Figure out what’s stressing you out, and make sure that you talk to someone if you feel that your anxiety is getting to be too much to handle.