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OPINION: You’re never too old for Disney movies Hannah Tokasz Tokasz.2@wright.edu Contributing Writer
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ask.fm/mandyadvice Dear Mandy, My boyfriend is really into weightlifting, but I’m horrible at it. He does so much for me, so I want to do this for him...but my friends think I’m being fake because I’ve never showed interest in weightlifting before him. Thoughts? -Sarah G
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Dear Sarah G, As we all know, relationships are a give-and-take. If he does everything you like to do, but you rarely take part in his hobbies, you could understand why he might burn out. That’s an example of all give, no take. When you get involved in something he loves, not only will the two of you feel closer to each other, but you’ll have a stronger foundation. In defense of body building and working out, it’s scientifically proven that exercise produces oxytocin--the happy hormone. Think of all the good vibes you two will share as you do those heavy weight squats. Love, Mandy Dear Mandy, I’m an Air Force girlfriend and my boyfriend Josh has been away for two months now. I saw a picture of him with another girl on Facebook, and now I’m freaking out. I know he’d never cheat on me, really, so I don’t know why I’m dwelling so much on this dang picture. I don’t want to sound needy and mention it, but I’m going to. It’ll help me sleep at night if I know that it’s nothing. Any advice on how I should go about broaching the subject? I need tips. -Katie
Dear Katie, You’re experiencing a natural reaction, so don’t feel bad. The key to dealing with this situation is to be mature, calm and open. Don’t freak out on him, but be honest with your feelings. Just saying the words “I’m upset” or “I’m concerned” will make you feel better. You sound confident that he’s been faithful, so go into the situation assuming that he’s done nothing wrong. If he knows something like this bothers you, he should go out of his way to make sure it doesn’t happen again. On the other hand, make sure you understand that in and of itself, there is nothing wrong with taking a picture with another girl. He shouldn’t feel like he can’t talk to other females, but should always respect the boundaries of your relationship. Love, Mandy Disclaimer: Ask Mandy is satirical and intended for humorous purposes. The views and opinions reflected are those of Mandy, not The Guardian as an organization.
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isney’s animated movies have been around for generations and they are specifically known for keeping small children amused during their many hours of free time. Teenagers and adults are expected to groan when their younger sibling or child says, “I want to watch Frozen!” for the hundredth time. However, this is a complete stereotype. Teenagers and adults can enjoy watching Disney movies right along with their young family member…or even by themselves. Not only are they entertaining, but the movies’ hidden messages and elements (such as animation and music) can inspire a young adult’s spirit. Watching these movies through the eyes of a college student is certainly a different experience than when you watched them as a child. You
notice and appreciate different things. The message of “Beauty and the Beast” is not lost on me now and the sweetness of “Enchanted” leaves me pining a bit for my own true love’s kiss. I have also come to love the animation and musical scores of these classic fairy tales. As a child, they were innocent diversions and now I see them as more of an art form filled with life lessons. These films have inspired generations of young adults to enter careers such as computer animation, musical composition and voice acting. I must confess that after I was around six or seven years old and done obsessing over “The Little Mermaid” and “Hunchback of Notre Dame,” I didn’t really watch Disney movies anymore. I found them to be rather childish. I even admit to drawing a mustache on my “Cinderella” diary when I was in middle school. When I was thirteen years old, however, I was forced to see Disney’s “Tangled” in the-
aters with my then four year-old little sister. I did not want to see the film at the time, yet now I am so glad I did. It truly showed me that Disney is not just for children. My sister and I quickly bonded over having the common interest of liking “Tangled.” I also quickly identified with the movie’s themes, which include dreaming big, self-discovery, and stepping outside comfort zones. As I am entering my freshman year of college, each one of those themes pertain to me. “Tangled” has quickly become my source of comfort over the last few years, and now I will not turn down the offer to watch a Disney film. Disney movies are for everyone, and it doesn’t matter if you are an eighteen year-old college student or a forty year-old stay at home mom. They can fuel the hopes and dreams that you were saving for later or burying in the back of your mind. Watch one in your free time and I doubt that you will regret it.
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The Hunger Cup: A battle royale for The Valley: CW brings reality TV show to charity Dayton for second season WSU faces off against UD to raise money for local food banks Hasan Abdul-Karim Contributing Writer Abdul-Karim.2@wright.edu
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iami Valley’s own reality television show, The Valley, is entering its second season on The Dayton CW. This Season which is promised to be bigger and better with the new slogan: “Letting it all hang out,” is set to premiere on Sunday, September 13 with an intended lineup of 12 episodes. The Valley, the brainchild of Steve Bailey, follows the lives of high school graduates from the Miami Valley area as they set out for the next chapter of their life. “I wanted to make a reality show that was different from the industry standard,” Bailey said. “I wanted a show that explores the daily problems that young people face.” This season features a total of 11 cast members: six new and five recurring from the first season. The selection process for the show began at the Dayton Mall last May with a turnout of hundreds of eager young adults.
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appearing on season two. “The first stage consists of you handing in an application; if they like you on the spot, then you proceed to the next stage. The second stage is a further interview where they essentially want to know your story. The final stage, which had about ten people left, was pretty much to see what you had to offer the show.” Once the selection process
“I wanted to make a reality show that was different from the industry standard.”
was made, filming began shortly after. This season will have a bigger budget and will feature fun, adventurous opportunities for each cast member to explore, including a visit to the circus and a police ride along. “Being on this show has definitely changed my life for the better and has opened the door for more pos“Being on this show has sibilities, such as a job in criminal justice,” definitely changed my life said Ellis Igo, a West Carrolton High School for the better.” graduate also appearing “There are three stages of on season two. the audition process that you Viewers can expect rohave to go through in order mance, drama, thrills and to get on the show,” said Ryan adventure for this upcoming Belcher, a Fairmont graduate season.
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“Our goal for The Hunger Cup is simply to feed people,” said Bruce Heintz, junior Mass Communication major and Wright State Student Ambassador for The Hunger Cup. “There are a lot of families in the area who need food; the Foodbank and their partners do a really good job of providing for those people, so we want to be an asset to what they’re already doing.”
Cup. Wright State’s Department of Communication, for example, has agreed to match right State Universidonations to the cause. ty and the University UD’s involvement with the of Dayton are kicking off the project started with their year with some competition. annual ‘Up the Orgs’ event, A battle royale for charity, where students from the UD the first annual Hunger Cup Rotaract passed out flyers to will commence on Septemstudents. UD will also have ber 13. The Hunger Cup is donation barrels around a donation battle between their campus throughout the WSU and UD to provide food duration of the competition for the hungry in the and will hold outreachcommunity. “There is still so much to do, es for their campus orAccording to the Day- but I believe that the efforts ganizations and alumni ton Foodbank, one out of to push for online donasix people in the United of UD and WSU will not only tions. States are considered be a great way to compete, “There is still so much food insecure; there are to do, but I believe that but will also greatly help our currently 130,200 inthe efforts of UD and community.” dividuals living in the WSU will not only be Miami Valley who don’t Wright State Alumnus and a great way to compete, but have consistent access to nu- Hunger Cup Ambassador will also greatly help our tritional food throughout the Justin Boggs suggests that community,” said Colleen year. Food banks help to alle- the competitive aspect of the Castle, Political Science maviate that burden by offering project is what has driven jor and University of Dayton services and aid to individu- The Hunger Cup thus far. Hunger Cup Student Ambasals and families who may not “Our partners love the idea sador. Representatives from have the means to provide of pitting two universities both universities can also dofor themselves. against each other to fight nate on their school’s behalf The original idea was for the common good,” Boggs on The Hunger Cup’s Crowpitched for a panel of repre- said. drise page. sentatives from local nonBoth Wright State and UD profits and businesses as a are charging full force to “Our partners love class project for WSU’s De- prepare for the competition. the idea of pitting partment of Communica- Jason Johnson, Director and tion Instructor Ike Brunner’s Co-Founder of Bogg Ministwo universities Public Relations class. “It’s tries, is enthusiastic about against each other to really humbling to see all of what the students at both fight for the common the work and dedication that universities are doing so far. we put into last semester’s good.” “It’s really great to see the work actually come into frui- universities come together. tion,” said Eli Chizever, senior I’m hoping that in the future, The Dayton Foodbank, Mass Communication major the event can become a part Bogg Ministries and the and Wright State Student of what Wright State and UD Friendship Food Pantry anAmbassador for The Hunger are about,” Johnson said. “We ticipate that the project can Cup. believe that students are the raise $30,000 in monetary “It’s really great to future in the business world, donations and will accept so we should have the same as many food donations as see the universities expectation for charities and possible by the end of the nonprofits.” competition on September come together.” The Friendship Food Pan- 30. For those who can’t doEach school will have the try is acting as the hands and nate, all organizations invite opportunity to make food feet for Wright State. In con- all who are still interested in and monetary donations junction with WSU’s annual getting involved to volunteer. for the cause. The proceeds Rowdy 500, students and For more information, like will go to the Dayton Food- faculty will be able to donate The Hunger Cup on Facebank, Bogg Ministries and food at 22 different locations book. To donate online, visit the Wright State Friendship on campus. Many of the uni- https://www.crowdrise. Food Pantry to be used to versity’s organizations and com/HungerCup2015. feed individuals in Dayton departments have also lent and the surrounding area. their support to the Hunger
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Wright State app helps keep campus safe Adrienne Lohr News Writer Lohr.8@wright.edu
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rompted by the Wright State Student Government to provide another safety measure for students, WSU has officially launched the new Raider Guardian app, making the campus a safer place one smartphone at a time. The app, available to students, faculty and staff for
free on iOS and Android devices, lends several different functions, one of which includes a panic call feature. With just a few buttons, users have a direct means of contact for the Wright State Police Department while on campus without needing to know the number. The function also works for off-campus use, connecting the user with 911. Raider Guardian also allows users to text tips and pictures to Wright State police as a more discreet way to report crime on campus. “This will just allow police to respond faster to crime if they can actually see what they’re looking for,” said Kimberly Nagel, Director of Wright State’s Department of Emergency Management. In addition, the app also provides a safety timer fea-
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ture. Users appoint ‘Guardians’ from their phone’s contact lists, giving friends, family or police the opportunity to watch out for them while they walk around campus. When the timer runs out, the guardians are notified. If the Wright State Police is set as the chosen guardian, users will be contacted to ensure their safety. “Whether you’re going on a blind date, or you’re walking back to your car by yourself, it’s a blue light phone in the palm of your hand,” Nagel said. Raider Guardian is GPS-enabled and designed with ease of use in mind. The app is also ADA compliant, making it simple for Wright State’s disabled students to use. “It’s our way of meeting students where they are,” Nagel said. So far, usage of the app is low, but new user rates are high. The app has seen an average of 100 downloads every day since its release. Nagel hopes that as more people continue to download the app, it’ll become a staple for students and faculty to continue to make Wright State a safe and secure institution.
Ohio House of Reps: Tax-free textbooks Jeremy Tkach Contributing Writer tkach.2@wright.edu
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n Ohio bill was introduced last week that could make college textbooks tax-free. Introduced by State Representative Niraj Antani, R-Miamisburg and two other legislators, H.B. 308 will exempt tax on textbooks sold in Ohio. The bill was presented to the Ohio State House of representatives in hopes of relieving some of the financial burden upon college students. Antani, who is a recent college student himself, says he understands that textbooks can be costly to a college student. “I am the youngest member of the Ohio General Assembly, having attended col-
lege only 3 years ago. I know how much textbooks can cost,” Antani said. According to the Bureau of Labor Textbooks, textbook prices have been on a constant rise since the 70s. Though prices continue to rise, students have found ways around these high prices. Many students often rent or find cheaper digital copies of their textbooks in order to save a few dollars and used text books are relatively easy to find. According to the National Association of College Stores, students have been spending less on course materials each year since 2007. “I introduced this bill to help curb the cost of textbooks, as
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far as the state can do,” Antani said. Antani’s bill will be another step to help lower the amount course materials cost for college students. When asked about the bill, student Charles Wallace said ,“This is good but what about the actual cost of textbooks? But I guess any little bit helps.” As far as taxes are concerned, Antani proposes that state taxes will be taken from the general revenue and that taxes will not increase with the approval of the bill. The bill must still be approved by the house committee, though if passed the bill can go into effect as early as December. @wsuguardian
NEWS 5 WSU sees surge in residential students Adrienne Lohr News Writer Lohr.8@wright.edu
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tudent enrollment at Wright State University plummeted after the university transitioned from quarters to semesters. However, enrollment is climbing faster than expected, creating an influx of students choosing to live on campus. Occupancy jumped from 2,400 students last year to an estimated final count of 2,700 students for this fall, just 300 people short of the 3,000 allocated residential spaces on campus. While there is still some space in the three resident hall communities, all of the campus apartments are full with up to a dozen people on waiting lists for housing. Some female quarters in the dorms have even been converted to accommodate the surplus of male students taking up residence on campus this year. Director of Wright State’s Department of Residence Life and Housing Dan Bertsos suggests that the draws to campus housing are convenience, safety and most influentially, a sense of community as students get the opportunity to get to know
each other outside of class. “We offer benefits that students simply can’t get living off campus,” Bertsos said. For the short term, the university has the resources on hand to meet the demand. Lounges and other spaces in the dorms can be refashioned to provide roughly 130 beds for students if residential enrollment breaks current capacity. Bertsos predicts that enrollment over the next couple of years should start to level out, but the university’s master plan also has funds that can be allocated to creating new housing if the need arises.
“We offer benefits that students simply can’t get living off campus,” Bertsos said.
“Many universities will build more housing then pour out more resources to fill those spaces. We’ve always built housing to stay up with the demand.” Bertsos said. “We have to manage our properties smartly, while still having spaces available to provide housing for students who need it.”
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Dayton’s Not Dead: Become a hat person at Brim Sarah Christy Features Writer Christy.18@wright.edu
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ound in the middle of the Oregon District in downtown Dayton is the freshly established Brim on Fifth Street. Three years in the making, owner Amelia O’Dowd has begun a new era in the hat industry in the Dayton area, with classic old jazz radio playing Frank Sinatra as you walk through the door. Brim offers a wide variety of eclectic hats as well as other accessory items including hand-made jewelry, ties and bow ties, scarves, shoelaces and shaving supplies. The prices for hats at Brim range from $30 to several hundred, but for good reason. “We pride ourselves in selling American-made products,” O’Dowd said. The closest provider, resting in Sylvania, Ohio, is Bailey, a small manufacturer of vintage style hats. Other providers include Stetson and Dobbs and New York Hat Company. Not only are they made in America, but Brim purchases their products in extremely small quantities. “Everyone hates running into people who are wearing the same clothes or accessories. Our clothes are about to make us who we are,” O’Dowd said. “Our purpose is to bump up your own personal look, not give you someone else’s look. You
have to express yourself.” O’Dowd assures the price is worth the purchase, as the American products they purchase are bought from quality and made to last forever. Although hats aren’t as popular as they used to be, there are still popularized parts to this store. Though they buy in small quantity, one of the most popular style of hats resembles the Bailey “Tino,” a 1 ½ inch brim with a center crease. The most popular times of the year for this store is surprisingly not Easter, but Derby and Christmas seasons. Christmas Eve is O’Dowd’s favorite day to work all year, because despite the frenzy occurring at other retailers, her customers come in calm and relaxed. “I think they realize that they’re either getting something or they’re not. They aren’t as concerned as other shoppers that night. It’s a good time to spend the holiday eve with customers I truly love,” O’Dowd said. If you’re thinking about becoming a hat person, Brim is a great start to your quest. However, be forewarned that it is Amelia O’Dowd’s mission to transform every person that steps into her store a hat person. “We will tear apart the store for you, even if you think you aren’t a hat person,” O’Dowd said, “By the time you leave, you will be.”
Get One-Eyed with Cyclops Fest in Yellow Springs Sarah Christy Features Writer Christy.18@wright.edu
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he fifth annual Cyclops Festival will commence on September 12 in the John Bryan Center in downtown Yellow Springs. This festival is home to an array of handmade wonders. With more than 80 vendors showcasing their handmade goods, it is certain your next favorite treasure will arise from this unique event. From one-of-a-kind apparel (hand screen printed) to home goods like bath and body,
even original works of art, sculpture and pottery, the vendors at the Cyclops Festival are sure to catch your eye. You can check out some of these vendors on their Etsy pages (Inspiredgardens, Preble Clay Works, etc.), their Facebook pages (Recyclabowls, A-Round Dayton, etc.), or their websites (BeeTree EcoArt, 7THIRTY8 APPRAEL, etc.). All vendors and links to their respectable pages can be found on the Cyclops Fest website: cyclopsfest.com. Apart from the homemade
goods, there will also be a food truck court ready to service your growling stomach, including Zombie Dogz, which serves gourmet hot dogs and others. To end the night, Repeating Arms, a local band will be performing. They specialize in modern folk and bluegrass. Some of their hits are on reverbnation.com if you want to be able to jam out with them at the show. Students interested in attending Cyclops Fest need not worry about admission as it is free.
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Mark Curry: From Judo champion to Judo teacher Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu
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ark Curry, a WSU Judo instructor, picked up judo when he was six years old due to his father’s involvement in the sport. “My dad was the draw and it became a family thing for us,” Curry said. “I had two older brothers and younger sister and we were all active in Judo.” Curry’s father was trained by Master Sergeant John Powell, who practiced Judo in Japan while stationed overseas and opened a Dojo of his own in Dayton. After several years, Curry’s father opened his own club.
Curry has practiced Judo for 48 years and has many wins under his belt, both at a national level, as well as the international level. At the state level, Curry has been the Ohio state champion 18 times, holding the title for 13 consecutive years, which, according to Curry, remains a record in individual and amateur sport. “That is a very memorable moment for me, going to Ohio State for the state championships every year knowing that I’m the target. Everybody else just wanted to beat me. I wanted to win, they wanted to beat me. That is certainly a highlight.” In addition to his long run
as state champion, Curry also has gone two years without being scored upon in local and regional competition and toured with the United States Judo team across South Africa and maintained an undefeated record. “We were the only foreign team, not just the US team, but the only foreign team to tour South Africa undefeated at 32 and zero. It hadn’t been done before,” Curry said. “At that time, South Africa was still governed by the apartheid system, so they would sponsor foreign teams to compete against their Olympic athletes, who were called the Springbucks. They were South Africa’s best athletes.
“I am in charge of five different chairs that include morale, family relations, entertainment, event management and dancer relations,” Duke said. “My job in a nutshell is to oversee the amazing individuals in these five chairs and make sure they are completing their tasks.” For a busy student, taking on such a position and all the responsibility entailed can be a scary prospect, but Duke is actually glad to participate. “I really enjoy being involved on campus,” Duke said. “I fell in love with all the people I met being involved and from then on I took every opportunity that I could. I am much happier and much more excited about going to school and my plans once I graduate.” Her plans aren’t any small task, either. After developing a love for archaeology, which is under the anthropology umbrella, she added a dual major in Political Science and a minor in Marketing, managing to pursue her interests while also gaining
experience for her dream job as the Press Secretary for the President. “Just because you can skip class doesn’t mean you should, and study even though it sounds cliché. And also, of course, to get involved,” Duke said. “There are over 100 student organizations on campus that are sure to fit everyone. It makes going to college a lot more bearable and you make great friends.”
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: LAUREN DUKE
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here are some college majors and minors that just seem to fit together, but a trio made up of Anthropology, Political Science and Marketing just doesn’t seem all that typical. Lauren Duke, an ambitious WSU student, made the connection. Now juggling her strenuous education along with her position as the Internal Director of Raiderthon, an annual charity event and dance marathon hosted by Wright State, Duke sets an example for both school spirit and hard work within her education. Previously the Director of Marketing for the UAB and Morale Captain, she has advanced in her field dramatically for a student in her third year of college. “[As Director of Marketing] I created marketing materials like flyers and ordered them. I also ran the social media accounts for UAB,” Duke said. Now, Duke’s responsibilities have changed.
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We would come in and compete against them, as well as the South Koreans, teams from France, Germany, Great Britain and Russia.” Curry’s favorite competition, however, was the Junior Olympics in Lincoln, Nebraska. “It was a very tough competition, with over 2,000 athletes, but it was a very proud moment for me, because I was representing Ohio,” Curry said. “That year, I won second. I eventually lost to the representative from Florida, but I had beaten everyone else in that competition.” The most important experience to Curry, is learning
how to pass on Judo to others. “I think the thing that I’ve learned most is how to share my talent with other people and give some of the blessings that I was given,” Curry said. “I have a real passion and drive to watch others grow and accomplish.” Curry has taught Judo to a variety of students, including senior citizens with severe arthritis and a student without legs. “What I think is important is that Judo is a way of life,” Curry said. “It is truly a way of life when you can demonstrate to others beyond physical ailments.”
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Little known spots on 1. campus You’ve seen BART, you’ve seen the Wright Flyer, but there’s a few places on campus that few students know exist. From President Hopkin’s office - which has an amazing view, we might add- to the green house, Wright State is full of surprises.
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Motion Pictures Storage Room
Located in the new motion pictures building, near the library, few know what lies behind the doors. But to our film makers on campus, this room is sacred terretory.
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President Hopkins' Office
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Nursing The Green House 3. The Learning 4. Research Center This classroom doubles as a lab and is located in the basement of University Hall. Unknown to most university students, nursing majors use this space to practice basic hospital skills. The lab is complete with a dummy that aspiring nurses use to simulate real life situations.
Created in 2012 behind the Child Development Center, this interactive classroom creates a unique learning environment for children of Mini University.
Wright 5. The Brothers Room Adjacent to the Apollo Room, the Wright Brothers Room is used for press conferences, executive dinners and more.
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SPORTS 9 Back to back wins: Women’s soccer: Defeats local rival UD 1-0 Lee Barker III Sports Editor Barker.94@wright.edu
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fter rain and lightning canceled the game against Miami (OH) on Friday, the Raiders defeated Dayton (10) in thrilling fashion on Sunday Sept. 6 for the first time since 1996. The game was competitive as the teams remained tied until Senior Natalie Sedlock scored the game winning goal with 1:48 left, off of a pass by senior Kalee Thompson for her first assist of the season.
“It’s awesome to get back to back wins but this game has a special meaning.”
“It’s awesome to get back to back wins but this game has a special meaning,” head coach Pat Ferguson said. “To beat them at their place is absolutely fantastic.” Ferguson has been head coach of the Raiders since 2005 and was glad to pick up his first win against Dayton. In his ten years with the team they had previously lost four times and tied twice. “Every time we play UD it’s a
game we’ve got marked,” Ferguson said. “It always goes to another level of intensity. No matter what you tell the girls that it’s just another game. To them it’s not.” The Raiders have now won back to back games and have posted shutouts in both of them. Senior goal keeper Halle Pyle (Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week) played the whole game and collected four saves to give her a total of 15 on the season. “UD is a very good team. To get a shutout against a team like that is very difficult,” Ferguson said. “For us to hold them scoreless is fantastic and it’s a testament to our goal keeper and defenders.” Sedlock has been leading the way for the Raiders so far in the season with three of the teams eight total goals scored. “She has taken her game to the next level this year,” Ferguson said. “I’m so pleased for her. She’s been here four years and I’ve coached her for eight years and to see her, her senior year, score against UD to win the game was fantastic.” The Raiders (3-2) will look to keep their winning streak alive as they travel to Indianapolis, IN on Wed Sept. 9 to challenge the the Butler Bulldogs (4-1-1). The game will begin at 7 p.m.
Senior spotlight: Women’s volleyball off to an impressive 5-2 start Alan Hieber Contributing Writer Hieber.2@wright.edu
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wo players on Wright State’s volleyball team have already made a big impact in the young season. Spectators at the Hampton Inn Invitational hosted by Bowling Green last weekend witnessed defensive specialist Katie Glassmeyer giving it her all by sliding to the floor to save the ball and middle blocker Marisa Aiello rejecting shots and firing kills to the opponent’s side of the net. Aiello (All-Tournament Team) played high school volleyball at Avondale in Rochester Hills, Mich. For Aiello there was an allure to attend Wright State in order to build a program. “I liked the whole idea of
building a new program,” Aiello said. “I talked to coach beforehand when she was at Niagara. She came here, so I followed her here on a visit, and really liked it.”
“We really have to set a precedent for what can and can’t be done.”
Glassmeyer played her high school volleyball at Notre Dame in Edgewood, Ky. Head coach Susan Clements recruited her when she was playing in a volleyball tournament in Dayton. Like Aiello, the appeal of building a program stood out for Glassmeyer when deciding on
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what program to attend. Aiello and Glassmeyer are the only seniors in the Raider lineup. According to Glassmeyer, there is a sense of responsibility to be a positive influence on the team’s underclassmen. “All the younger girls come in and look to us for our ethic and what we do on and off the court,” Glassmeyer said. “Socially if we’re doing something we shouldn’t, they’re going to look to that and say, ‘If they do it, it’s okay.’ We really have to set a precedent for what can and can’t be done.”
“All the younger girls come in and look to us for our ethic and what we do on and off the court.”
Glassmeyer is a key piece in the lineup this season with her ability to keep the ball alive, which has been on display with her second highest team dig total of 60. In addition to Glassmeyer’s noticeable effort this season, Aiello’s impact has been made clear with her team leading .388 hitting percentage and third highest team kill total of 46. “In the gym Marisa has a work ethic like nobody else,” Clements said. “We will definitely miss that from her.” Aiello is a communication studies major, which she finds can translate into strong communication on the court. This was on display in the Niagara match when she was directing her teammates on the frontlines to get into position. Aiello and Glassmeyer agreed that being on the same page is vital in the flow of a point. Glassmeyer said, “I’m the beginning of it, and she (Aiello) is the end of it.” The Raiders (5-2) will be back in action as they host the Holiday Inn Invitational at the C. J. McLin Gymnasium starting Friday Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.
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10 SPORTS Returning home: Michael Karena tours New Zealand with AIA Lee Barker III Barker.94@wright.edu Sports Editor
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arena was one of 11 players selected to tour his home country of New Zealand with Athletes in Action over the summer. At the camp, the player’s day consisted of basketball practice at eight in the morning followed by Bible study, lunch, Bible study again and more practice until about 6 p.m. “I enjoy my mid-afternoon nap which was a struggle,” Karena said. “I like my showers after practice and sometimes we didn’t get to shower after practice. We had to go on to the next activity which wasn’t the best for me. It was exhausting but good.” Karena grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand and made the decision to attend South Plains College in Levelland,
Texas in 2012 where he played his freshman and sophomore seasons before transferring to Wright State in 2014. “It was a trip that I was looking forward to,” Karena said. “I was excited about playing in front of friends and family. They thought I got a lot bigger. Since moving to America I’ve gained 30 pounds.” The tour was coached by Athletes in Action’s, Kelly Combs who has 18 years of experience coaching college basketball. “I expected more yelling,” Karena said. “He was definitely a good coach with a different style of coaching. He brought us all together.” “I’m a tough player that runs off emotion,” Karena said. “Getting on to me motivates me. If
no one gets on to me I’ll start to slack a bit.” Karena collected 113 rebounds last season for the Raiders and averaged nine points per game while shooting 54 percent from the field. He scored a career high 21 points against UIC on Feb. 2, 2015 with nine field goals in the game. “I thank Wright State for my foot work. That’s part of the reason why I came,” Karena said. “All of the coaches work tirelessly to improve your game.” The complete 2015-2016 men’s basketball schedule was released earlier this week. They will kick the season off on Nov. 13 against South Dakota in the NIU Showcase in DeKalb, Illinois.
Looking forward: Women’s basketball impresses in Canada over the offseason Tre Hogue Hogue.14@wright.edu Sports Writer
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ast year’s squad, led by Tay’ler Mingo, reached the Horizon League Championship game but failed to punch their NCAA tournament ticket, falling to Green Bay in the final game. That loss sent a 25-win Raiders team to the NIT where they’d fall to Toledo in the first round. Fast-forward to now, this is hardly the same Raiders team that came in second place in the conference. “This is a completely different team,” head coach Mike Bradbury said. “We graduated more than half of our team. This is a completely different bunch; there are only just a couple of holdovers. So it’ll be different, hopefully they’re hungry.” This new bunch played in three exhibition games in Canada this summer, giving Bradbury an idea of what he has to look forward to this coming season. “We played mostly the young players (in Canada). Kim (Demmings) had very limited minutes and Richelle (van der Keijl) did too,” Bradbury said. Limited minutes or not, Wright State dominated the competition, winning each game by an average of 17 points, including a 22-point victory over McGill. Demmings, who took a medical redshirt after suffering a season-ending injury in the Raiders last season open-
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er, will have to take hold of a team that will likely depend on talent trumping the lack of experience. “The young kids, they played well, played hard so we’ll keep progressing with them. Some of them are going to have to play and help us,” Bradbury said. “(Kim’s) very talented and she’ll have to be the leader of the team.” While Bradbury acknowledges youth being a possible hurdle, that hasn’t reduced the expectations of the team. “(The NCAA tournament) was the goal last year, as it was the goal the year before. It’s the same thing. We won (the league) two years ago; we lost it last year. We’ll see what this year holds,” Bradbury said. “I’ll expect us to be back in it; we’ll see and hopefully we’ll come out on the right end of it.” While the opponents they faced in Canada aren’t exactly Horizon League-level competition, Bradbury has to use the performances of his younger players as a barometer for the coming season. As good as Demmings and van der Keijl are, their season depends on the progression of those fresh faces. “We have enough of them that are good enough. Talent won’t be our problem,” Bradbury said. “We’ve got to grow up and do things the right way, and we’ll be okay.” The Raiders open the season on Friday, Nov. 13 against Miami (FL) at 11 a.m.
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Get kidnapped with Breakout Dayton
An “escape the room” style attraction that gets your adrenaline pumping Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu
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tarting off the weekend with handcuffs, blindfolds and locked rooms might not be a common idea for a good time, but Breakout Dayton makes it so. Breakout Dayton is an “escape the room” style attraction built to test your brain. Breakout Dayton is a game in which a group of contestants are locked in a room and given clues that eventually lead to revealing the code to unlock the door to the room. Clues could be locked in boxes with keys or combinations, sometimes they sit right in front of your face, written on the wall. There are three differ-
ent scenarios that you can play. In “The Kidnapping,” the team is handcuffed to a bed and blindfolded. The kidnapper has left for an hour and you must solve the clues to escape before he comes back. In “Museum Heist,” the team must find a priceless piece of art and return it to a gallery and in “Casino Royale,” your team becomes trapped while searching for a missing secret agent and must escape. In the future there will be an “Island Escape,” scenario in which the team must find the keys to a boat in order to escape an erupting volcano. With multiple scenarios, there is a fair amount of playability. You can continue to test your team’s wits with the other sce-
narios and see if you fare better than your first try. This makes you want to try again almost immediately ater you finish. While solving the puzzles in the room, the game masters observe the room and offer hints if progress isn’t being made, which is really helpful. The puzzles are hard enough that you will probably need a little bit help now and then. The atmosphere is true to the scenario themes. “The Kidnapping,” came complete with severed fingers in jars and vials of blood. Both of which are integral in finding the code. Students interested trying Breakout Dayton can find more info and book time slots for their desired scenarios on their website.
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Dayton among first cities in America to require paid parental leave Leah Kelley Editor-in-Chief Kelley.90@wright.edu
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ayton is one of the first major cities in Ohio to adopt a paid parental leave policy for both public and private employees. The new policy in place allows a continuous sixweek period for parents to give support and care to a newly born child, as well as one that has been adopted. The six-week period begins after a 14 day unpaid period that can be financially supplemented by sick days or vacation leave the employee has saved. The six-week paternity leave offers 70 percent of regular pay, which is significantly more than no pay at all. “One of the things we talk a lot about is the retention and attraction of a quality work force,” Mayor of Dayton, Nan Whaley said. “This parental leave will affect families in the Dayton workforce, for both men and women and will strengthen and increase the families of the workforce of Dayton. The city of Dayton will be a place that you can work that will be supportive of your efforts and your talents.” Elizabeth Brown of Innovation Ohio is an expectant mother. A critical question she asked was, “How long will we be able to take at home with our child for her first, crucial,
early months of life? That question is one parents all across the country have to grapple with, because unfortunately in the United States we are the only advanced nation in the world that doesn’t have some form of guaranteed, legally protected paid parental leave for new parents.” Parents in France, for example, are allowed six months of paid paternity leave, according to the International Labor Organization. In Norway, parents are allowed 70 paid days, as well as either 26 fully paid weeks, or 36 weeks at 80% pay. Nationwide, the United States generally allows zero days for parental leave. Wright State offers a similar policy to that of Dayton, granting a paid leave of absence ranging up to six weeks if employees meet the criteria, according to WSU Human Resources. For instance, an employee must have worked at Wright State for a minimum of one year prior to the date of leave to be eligible for paid parental leave. The birth or adoptive mother is offered six weeks off, while the birth or adoptive father is offered three. The White House offered its congratulations to the City of Dayton via Twitter on August 26 with the hashtag, #LeadonLeave.
The White House @WhiteHouse Congrats to @CityOfDayton and every city in America expanding paid leave: go.wh.gov/3ViTlH #LeadOnLeave