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Things Freshmen should know Kristina Thomas Features Writer thomas.455@wright.edu As a freshman, there are important rules and policies to follow to make sure your WSU experience is successful. WSU provides many useful services to students. Below are some examples:

Community Standards and Student Conduct “You don’t want to see me, it’s probably not going to be a good visit,â€? Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Community Standards and Student Conduct Gary Dickstein said. “I’ve seen a lot of good students make bad choices.â€? The code of conduct serves to educate students about their civic and social responsibilities as members of the campus FRPPXQLW\ 7KH 2IĂ€FH RI Community Standards and Student Conduct can inform students about their rights, how to make a judicial complaint, sanctions and potential charges they could face for non-tolerable behavior as well as any other disciplinary questions they might have. “Some tips I have for freshmen is don’t get a drug conviction that includes doing or selling drugs. You will lose \RXU Ă€QDQFLDO DLG Âľ 'LFNVWHLQ said. “Also, if you cheat, it stays on your permanent record forever. You might get kicked out. Furthermore the law says don’t drink until you’re 21. Be mature enough to accept the consequences for not following the rules.â€? “Every time you make a decision, think: ‘Would I want this to end up on the news? Would I be embarrassed? Would my family be proud of my actions? Could this hurt me down the road?’ If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you shouldn’t be doing whatever it is you were going to do,â€? Dickstein said.

Student Legal Services Student Legal Services (SLS) LV D QRQ SURĂ€W ODZ RIĂ€FH WKDW has served students since 2000. SLS currently employs two full-time attorneys who typically advise and represent over 1,000 students each year. Additionally, SLS promotes educational opportunities for

the entire student body that are related to legal issues facing today’s students. Students must pay an $11 participation fee at the beginning of each semester to use the services.

Campus Safety WSU has its own campus police who patrol the campus throughout the day, every day. There are emergency blue lights at various locations around campus. If you are in a dangerous situation, you can hit the button, and the police will EH QRWLĂ€HG ULJKW DZD\ “The best way to implement campus safety is to educate the public on what the safest practices are, and how important it is to report things immediately and not second guess yourself,â€? Manager of Crime Prevention Sgt. Patrick Ammon said. “If students feel that they are in danger, they should call the police immediately and have the police dispatch number programmed in their phone on speed dial,â€? Ammon said. “Dialing 911 from a cell phone may be routed to Greene County or Fairborn and cause delays.â€? According to Ammon, if something looks suspicious, call the police. Know that the Silent Witness Link is available on the police website to report crimes and remain anonymous. However, this is not for emergencies. WSU also offers Women’s Self Defense classes, which are free to the public. Some classes are a couple of hours and others multiple days. Alert Lockdown Inform Counter Evacuate (A.L.I.C.E) is another free program which shows basic options you have in an Active Shooter situation. All information can be found at www.wright.edu/police. “Also be aware of the consequence that can be from referrals, citations, loss RI Ă€QDQFLDO DLG MDLO WLPH DQG getting kicked out of school,â€? Ammon said. “If you press the emergency buttons around campus and there is no emergency, you will be charged for that as a crime.â€?

Student Health Services WSU offers a clinic open to all students. Services provided include but are not limited to: help with acute and chronic conditions, physicals, female exams, laboratory testing, allergy injections and birth facebook.com/theguardianonline

control. “We have about 8,000 students who use this center,â€? Director of Student Health Services Leatha Ross said. “Most are immunizations and some skin tests. Students have two billing options. One, they could purchase WSU health insurance that covers a visit, variety of labs if referred out, and within the network it will also cover 80 percent of student health. If students have their own insurance or are on their parent’s, it can be charged to their bursar account and they can pay it later. By fall, we are working on having the ability to bill other insurance companies so cost isn’t much of a concern.â€? Counseling and Wellness Services, located beside Health Services, offers students individual, couples, family and group sessions. Some examples of issues that have been addressed are relationship problems, academic problems, family FRQĂ LFW DOFRKRO GUXJ XVH sexual/physical abuse, panic/ anxiety, depression, eating disorders, as well as grief and self-esteem issues. This department does not release information to anyone without the client’s approval.

Food Pantry The WSU Food Pantry, open several times throughout the week, provides food to all students who need it, and is a good source of information for government and local assistance with food. Each student can receive help once a month and must Ă€OO RXW WZR IRUPV ZKLFK LQFOXGH information about age, race and number of dependents. Available items include canned goods, dry pasta, bread, baby food, diapers and refrigerated items such as eggs and meat. “For students who need the help, understand you do QRW QHHG Ă€QDQFLDO HYLGHQFH however, you must be a WSU student,â€? Food Pantry volunteer Elizabeth Kimmell said. “For those who’d like to get involved, just donate. Many student organizations team up and help by charging gifts to the food pantry as the price of entry for some of their events. Also people can sign up and volunteer to work at the Food Pantry.â€?

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Help poles are lit up all across campus in order to provide quick assistance in cases of emergencies. Photo by Brittany Robinson The Guardian

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Tutoring Services WSU offers free tutoring to all freshmen. Freshmen can have up to an hour of tutoring for every class free of charge each week. Students can register for a tutor at the Tutoring Services RIĂ€FH LQ WKH EDVHPHQW RI WKH library. The Writing Center is also located in the basement of the library. They provide free help to students writing papers.

Career Services Career Services helps students develop career and life planning skills, acquire experience and seek HPSOR\PHQW 7KH RIÀFH RIIHUV tools and personal advising to help students who are uncertain of what major to choose. It also provides campus and local employment postings, prepares and KHOSV ÀQG VWXGHQW FR RSV and internships, does mock interviews and helps with resumes. They also offer career days for students to network with potential employers.

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being accepted in the college of their major. Advisors can assist students on what courses to take and any questions they might have. Students are encouraged to regularly check their DARS, which is the Degree Audit Report System. This automated report is designed to assist a student in tracking their performance in their academic SURJUDP 6WXGHQWV FDQ ÀQG DARS by logging into Wings Express, clicking on the student DQG ÀQDQFLDO DLG WDE DQG WKHQ the registration and records tab. 2IÀFH RI WKH %XUVDU KDQGOHV all of the student accounts and money they may owe. They also can set students up on a payment plan. )LQDQFLDO $LG LV WKH RIÀFH WKDW helps students pay for school, DQG VWXGHQWV ZKR XVH ÀQDQFLDO aid must submit a FAFSA every year.

Cultural Services Asian/Hispanic and Native American Center This center targets advocacy and raises awareness of Asian, Hispanic and Native American issues. They also host social HYHQWV OHFWXUHV DQG ÀOP VHULHV Bolinga Center This center promotes the understanding of AfricanAmerican culture and heritage. They have speakers, resources DQG HGXFDWLRQDO ÀOPV $OVR LW LV the umbrella for many student organizations such as Black Student Union, Black Women Striving Forward and Black Men on the Move. Women’s Center This center serves the needs of women on campus. It promotes leadership, provides resources and conducts programs for women. April 24, 2013

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Get involved on campus

Fall Fest is a great time to see everything Wright State has to offer. Here Airstrick provide information to students. Photo by Beth Phillips The Guardian

Kristina Thomas Features Writer thomas.455@wright.edu Wright State has over 200 student organizations on campus, and that number continues to grow. These groups range from academics, religion, culture, recreation, sports, Greek life and special interest groups. The groups may differ, but the members share a common ground. Many of these student organizations are open to all students, meet regularly and host different events and fundraisers on campus. For freshman especially, becoming a member of a student organization is a way to get involved on campus and meet people;; there is something for everyone. Many organizations are major-driven. Organizations include: the Marketing Club, Chemistry Club, Forensic Science Society, Society of Women Engineers and African American Women in Professional Psychology. It is a great opportunity to meet other students on campus who want to graduate with the same degree as you. Some of the organizations

focus on foreign languages. “The Spanish Club is a group for anyone who likes learning about Spanish language and culture. You do not need to be taking Spanish classes or even speak Spanish to join,” Spanish Club member Khandiss Lippi said. “We normally have a really fun event where a professor teaches us how to cook DXWKHQWLF IRRG IURP D VSHFLÀF country and then we get to eat it.” “This club is a great way to get involved and meet other people on campus,” Lippi VDLG ´$OVR LW·V PRUH EHQHÀFLDO to know another language in this day and age. Joining the Spanish Club will help you learn some Spanish and meet the professors at WSU who could help your studies and future career. Who knows, maybe you’ll discover a new passion.” There are also plenty of opportunities for students interested in music that are not majoring in it. According to Shelley Jagow, Professor of Music, WSU also has groups for music students that include three wind band groups, jazz band and pep band. There are also orchestral and choral groups. “Many prospective employers may have a minor in music or participate in music

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ensembles. Participation in music ensembles is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and give back to the community,” Jagow said. WSU is also home to Greek life. There are currently 25 fraternities and sororities on campus, including service groups as well as the Divine Nine (African American sororities and fraternities). According to Alyssa Tyree, Vice President of Programming of the Pan-Hellenic Council, in the fall, freshman females can look forward to recruitment and the pre-recruitment events such as the ice cream social, Boogie on the Bricks and Girl’s Night 0RYLH 1LJKW 6RPH EHQHÀWV of Greek life include having a

supportive group of friends, scholarships, leadership skills, involvement on campus, activeness in the community and career opportunities. “The great thing about being in a sorority is you know someone everywhere,” President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority (Divine Nine) Anna Norman said. “If you travel to another city or school you FDQ ÀQG DQRWKHU PHPEHU who will take you in. This is a way to make lifelong friends, work with others and have something great to put on your resume. In this sorority we don’t have rush. We express interest by having event membership, invitation only. We focus on service in our community as well as planning social events on campus such as Poetry Slam and Pool Party.” Wright State also offers groups for those interested in dance. According to Emily Delman, President of the Dancing Lindy Hoppers, the purpose of her organization is to develop an appreciation and interact in social dancing, perfecting the popular 1920-1950’s lindy hop. This is open to all students, and by participating with the club, students have a chance to meet people from various universities. This group has teamed up with University of Dayton’s Swing Dance Club and held dances during winter and spring semester. “We compete all over the Dayton area, Indiana and Chicago,” President of Wright Rhythm Hip Hop Dance Team, Shanequa Gray said. “We have competed against teams that competed on B.E.T.’s ‘106 & Park,’ ‘America’s Got Talent’

and ‘World of Dance.’ This hip hop group is for college students who love to dance.” There are also a ton of organizations on campus that cater to a specialized group of students such as the Democratic/Republican clubs, 4 Paws (a service group that provides dogs for people with disabilities), American Sign Language Club, Colleges against Cancer, the Iranian Club, Black Women Striving Forward, Wright Parenting, the Comic Book Club and VIVA Models. “VIVA Models is a student modeling support group that has about 20-25 models,” President VIVA Models Chandra Haynes said. “Students can get involved by coming to an open casting call. I like to present student’s needs and wants in becoming a successful model.” Fall Fest is the biggest event of the school year for student organizations. All students are encouraged to attend to learn about all the different student organizations on campus. The event will take place on Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A full list of student registered organizations can be found on orgsync.com, as well as member and contact information. For students who feel that their interest has not been met by the groups already formed, they can form their own. Go to the Student Activities Department and ÀQG RXW KRZ WR VWDUW \RXU RZQ student organization. Student Organizations are key to the campus life of Wright State, and they serve as a tremendous opportunity to showcase talents, build OHDGHUVKLS VNLOOV DQG EHQHÀW WKH community.

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15 Questions new students ask Hannah Hendrix Contributing Writer hendrix.16@wright.edu

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One great option for meeting classmates before arriving at Wright State is joining a “Class of 20--� Facebook group. The downside is that these are usually open pages, and if you’re concerned with privacy, it may not be the way to go.

Can I take ____ class? 7R Ă€QG RXW ZKDW FODVVHV :ULJKW State offers, visit your WINGS account (wings.wright.edu). Click on the Academics tab, then look for “Student Lookup Classes.â€? Follow the instructions DQG VHW Ă€OWHUV IRU VXEMHFWV terms, campuses and times offered!

How can I talk to my professors? One of the great things about college is that your professors are required to make themselves available to you! Simple questions can be handled in email, but face-toface meetings let your professor know who you are and help you develop a relationship with them. Most professors ZLOO OLVW WKHLU ´RIĂ€FH KRXUVÂľ RQ the syllabus handed out on WKH Ă€UVW GD\ RI FODVV RU RQOLQH

During First Weekend, you should be able to take a tour of the classroom buildings on campus. However, if you’d rather walk through your schedule on your own time, printable maps of campus are available at www.wright.edu/ university-maps/campus-maps.

Do I really have to read the Common Text? You have probably heard that you should read the Common Text, and it is recommended. If you decide not to read it, be warned: intro-level English classes, as well as University College (UVC) and University Honors (UH) freshman seminars have been known to use it ZLWKLQ WKH ÀUVW IHZ ZHHNV RI classes.

Can I get anything for “freeâ€? on campus? Yes! A lot of on-campus events— especially those put on by residence life—offer free stuff, usually in the form of food. In fact, The Bridge CafĂŠ hosts Free Weiner Wednesday every Tuesday at 7:00—you can get a free hot dog just for showing XS :HOFRPH :HHN LV Ă€OOHG with events that give out food, facebook.com/theguardianonline

T-shirts, planners and other prizes.

Welcome Week? Welcome Week includes First :HHNHQG DQG WKH ÀUVW ZHHN of Fall semester. It starts with First Weekend, featuring the President’s Cookout (more free food!), open houses, campus tours and once-a-year activities, like the UAB Comedy Show and Boogie on the Bricks.

Who—or what—is B.A.R.T.? The enormous red sculpture in the middle of campus has been affectionately dubbed B.A.R.T—the Big-A** Red Thing. It is a great landmark, and lots of directions for new students start off with, “If you’re standing in front of B.A.R.T‌â€? Plus, it is UHDOO\ HDV\ WR Ă€QG RQ FDPSXV maps.

It can’t actually be called that, can it? 7KH RIĂ€FLDO QDPH IRU WKH sculpture is “Turning Points.â€? It was created by sculptor David Black in 1998 when University Hall was added to WSU’s campus.

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Chartwells, will tentatively be bringing a block meal plan to Wright State campus, where students are alotted a certain amount of blocks valued at $8 a piece, or half blocks at $4 a piece, as well as other options.

Where can I use my Wright1 card? You can use your meal plan in dining areas in the Student Union or the Hangar, as well as Donato’s (Their Page Manor location takes your meal plan, even for delivery!). If you’re using Flex Dollars, money that you deposit on your Wright1 card, there are a lot of local options. For a complete list, visit www.wright.edu/wright1card/ and click on “Vendors & Locations.�

What if I lose my Wright1 card? Not losing your Wright1 card is the best strategy: it acts as your ID on campus, and some professors even use them to verify your identity for exams! If it does go missing, you can visit Wright1 card services in the Student Union to replace it—this usually costs around IRU WKH ÀUVW ORVV DQG PRUH afterward.

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Ă€QG MRE RSHQLQJV RQ FDPSXV visit www.wright.edu/careerservices and click on “Job Searchâ€? in the navigation bar. To the left, you’ll see a “Job Seekersâ€? button, which will take you to a page introducing you to WrightSearch, the WSU Job 6HDUFK HQJLQH <RX FDQ Ă€OWHU job opportunities by employer, SRVLWLRQ W\SH RU FDPSXV WR Ă€QG the job that’s right for you.

What if I have trouble with my classes? As a new student, WSU provides you with great resources to help you succeed. One of these LV WXWRULQJ )RU \RXU ÀUVW \HDU you can receive one hour of free tutoring per week for every class you’re taking. If you want or need more than an hour of tutoring, each session costs $6.

How do I get involved? Wright State is home to more than 200 registered student organizations (often called orgs), so there’s something for everyone. During Welcome Week, visit Fall Fest and get to know some of the campus orgs. Organizations will have booths and tables set up to let you know about their groups in the hope that you’ll join up. Fraternities and sororities, as well as academic, cultural, honorary, media, recreational, religious, residential, and special interest groups will be looking for new members— maybe even you! April 24, 2013

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Wright State University Events & Traditions Hannah Hendrix Contributing Writer hendrix.16@wright.edu Even though Wright State is a young university, it is home to some Raider traditions. These awesome events, including Welcome Week, Fall Fest and April Craze, give students an opportunity to get involved with other students and organizations on campus.

Welcome Week

7KLV \HDU WKH 2IÀFH RI Student Activities plans to integrate First Weekend and Welcome Week into a weeklong celebration of the transition or return to Wright State. The revamped Welcome Week will include a comedian sponsored by the University Activities Board, a WSU men’s soccer match, barbeques, movie QLJKWV DQG 'R WKH 8³WKH ÀUVW opportunity for students to see what the university has to offer. Throughout Welcome Week, events are planned to help new students learn to navigate the campus by including events with student services and spreading Do the U to locations around the Student Union,

rather than containing it in the ODUJH FHQWUDO DWULXP 7KH 2IĂ€FH of Student Activities also hopes to incorporate opportunities to WHDFK WKH :68 Ă€JKW VRQJ DQG Alma Mater. “We want people to see of what it really means to be a Raider,â€? said Jack R. Pence III, Assistant Director for the 2IĂ€FH RI 6WXGHQW $FWLYLWLHV “We really want to inspire spirit 24/7/365.â€? For returning students, Pence said Welcome Week is “a chance to remember why they came to WSU.â€?

Fall Fest

Fall Fest is another opportunity students have to interact with student organizations. Every year, the 2IĂ€FH RI 6WXGHQW $FWLYLWLHV teams up with the rest of the Wright State community to provide music, food and games, while highlighting different campus organizations.Pence explained that being a part of a student organization can go a long way toward making students feel at home in college. In addition, it is a chance for campus groups to market to all kinds of students, since the event is usually set

up on the lawn between the Student Union and the rest of campus.

April Craze

Before the semester transition, this event was known as May Daze. “It’s sort of an end of the year free-for-all,â€? Pence said, laughing. “It used to be another [student organization] fair, but now it’s kind of a big celebration‌a time to breathe a sigh of relief and blow off some VWHDP EHIRUH Ă€QDOV Âľ Generally scheduled for the last day of classes, the event provides free food, music and carnival games for students welcoming the summer and celebrating making it through another year. More important than any single event is the chance for new traditions. “Being a young institution, new traditions are around every corner,â€? explained Pence. “[The university is] not so closed off to new ideas.â€? Pence continued, “We want students to be able to have ownership [in the traditions], to be a part of something bigger, which is what being a Raider is all about.â€?

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The Hangar, located in Allyn Hall, offers quick snacks and sit down meals. Photo by Megan Waddel The Guardian

Wright State’s Dining Services Sarah Olsen Contributing Writer Olsen.15@wright.edu

From vending machines to fast food chains, there are multiple dining options available on campus at Wright State. Dining is available at the Union Market, the Hangar, the Bridge CafĂŠ, The Wright Cup, CafĂŠ Wright and vending machines scattered across campus. On July 1, Wright State changed food service providers from Sodexo to Chartwells. The new contract will be valid for six years. There will be new changes to the meal plans next year where students will receive a select number of dinning EORFNV DQG Ă H[ SRLQWV IRU PHDOV during a semester. A meal will consist of an entrĂŠe, two sides and a dessert. “We are going to see major transformations for the fall semester,â€? Executive Director of Business Services at Wright State Art Neff said. Along with other changes, Subway and Starbucks will be added on campus.

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Union Market located in the Student Union offers quick on the go items, and prepared sit down meals. Photo by Megan Waddel The Guardian

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“We are very excited,� Neff said. Current students will experience the new changes with the incoming freshmen and transfer students. Currently, the Hangar consists of Taco Bell, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Skyline, Farmer’s Market and Harvest Hill. The Union Market includes a variety of foods including subs, soups and salads, Asian stir-fry, pizza and burgers and fries. “The stir fry from the Union Market is my favorite,� junior religious studies major Andrew Ellis said. “There are plenty of vending machines around school where I recommend the cinnamon rolls.� “During my undergrad, I was all over the cinnamon rolls at the Wright Cup,� graduate computer science major Kylyn Magee said. Along with experiencing the variety of foods on campus, students can enjoy dining at locations surrounding campus using their Wright 1 card, which allows students to get discounts and pay for meals.

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Residence Life and Housing offers college experience

Brandon Semler News Writer semler.4@wright.edu Looking for the true college experience? Look no further. Wright State Residence Life and Housing (RL&H) offers a variety of on-campus living options for students, and strives to create a community that fully delivers the college experience,and a sense of homeliness. “It’s a part of the college experience,â€? RL&H Director Dan Bertsos said. “You get plugged into campus a lot more quickly.â€? Living on campus can also catapult students into the world of campus life and help them to get involved with many of the opportunities present at Wright State. Students automatically become involved LQ WKHLU Ă€UVW RUJDQL]DWLRQ the Residential Community

Association (RCA) by simply living on campus, according to RCA President Karli Lightner. “Students have access to tons of programming planned by Resident Assistants and RCA,� Lightner said. “A lot of the programs that are planned are designed to build community;͞ the purpose is for students to easily meet one another and become friends.� RCA also has a branch team known as the Student Weekend Activities Team (SWAT) that strives to provide entertainment and activities for on-campus residents over the weekend. SWAT has hosted foam parties, musicians, live band karaoke, comedians, hypnotists and much more. “SWAT is our newest initiative where students can attend programs every Friday and Saturday night of every semester of every year,� Lightner said. “With the use of their Wright1 card, they can

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attend any event for free.� Residence Life and Housing has been serving the campus of Wright State for over 30 years, and the housing options and services have been expanding and developing with every year. RL&H makes it a top priority to ensure that all freshmen seeking to live on FDPSXV ÀQG WKH UHVLGHQFH KDOO and community that is right for them. Currently, freshmen can choose from Hamilton Hall, The Woods and the Honors Community. Here is some information about each option:

Hamilton Hall

Hamilton Hall neighbors the Student Union in the very hub of campus, providing an easy walk to most classes. The Fitness Center, The Union Market and the swimming pool are only steps away from Hamilton, providing students with easy access

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The Woods

The Woods is a collection of nine buildings that houses around 1,200 students. The Woods offers suite-style rooms, which means that no more than four students share a bathroom. Singles, doubles, triples and quads are all available in The Woods. A lounge is also present on every Ă RRU The Woods also includes an

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outdoor basketball court and gathering space for students when the weather is warm. The Woods is a short walking distance from both The Hangar and the C-Store, so food options are always nearby. Laundry facilities are also available in The Woods.

Honors Community

The Honors Building is another choice for students, which was originally created for students in the Honors Program. Now, the building is also open to students who would otherwise qualify, but are not in the Honors program. The Honors building LQFOXGHV D ÀWQHVV FHQWHU WKH C-Store and the Bridge CafÊ, where students can meet and VRFLDOL]H RYHU WKHLU IDYRULWH coffee blend, smoothie or sorbet. The Honors Community also includes a lounge on every à RRU ODXQGU\ IDFLOLWLHV DQG classroom locations.

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Andrew Smith Staff Writer smith.1026@wright.edu Incoming freshmen juggle a loaded class schedule, the rising cost of attending college and the natural adjustment that comes with the transition from high school to a fouryear university. New Wright State students can avoid compounding the inherent SUHVVXUH RI IXOÀOOLQJ FROOHJH responsibilities by adhering to WKHVH ÀYH VLPSOH DQG HIIHFWLYH tips for navigating WSU’s parking lots and regulations.

Get your parking pass on time. Students can purchase a parking permit by logging onto Wings, clicking the “Resourcesâ€? tab, “Parking and Transportation,â€? “Visit My Parking Account nowâ€?, then “Purchase Permits.â€? Students will then be required to enter their UID and case sensitive PIN. Vehicles that do not display D SDUNLQJ SHUPLW ZLOO EH Ă€QHG $25, according to the WSU Parking and Transportation Illustration by Jonathon Waters The Guardian

YLRODWLRQV DQG ÀQHV ZHEVLWH Displaying an illegal permit ZLOO UHFHLYH D ÀQH DQG D towing fee, the website said. Annual parking permits cost $115, $95 for the spring and fall semesters only and $50 for a single semester.

“Depending on what time your classes start, [try] to get here somewhat early. That way, you are not searching around the parking lot for hours and hours looking for a parking spot,� Oehler said.

Be prepared to walk.

Make use of the campus shuttle.

The parking spaces located the closest to campus are XVXDOO\ WKH Ă€UVW VSRWV WR Ă€OO up. Senior Rachel Oehler said if students are in a bind, they might need to make the trek on foot. “It’s not going to be hard if you have to walk,â€? Oehler said. “If you have to walk, you have to ZDON EXW VR ORQJ DV \RX Ă€QG D parking spot, you’ll be ok.â€?

Wright State provides shuttle service from Raider Lot 20, the residential communities, Nutter Center Lot 8, and the McLin Gym at the Nutter Center. To view an updated version of the shuttle schedule, visit the Campus Shuttle Schedule page located under the “Resources� tab of the Parking and Transportation website.

Arrive on time, or early, if possible.

Avoid yellow faculty parking spots until after 4 p.m.

:68 VHHV WKH ODUJHVW LQĂ X[ of commuters during the early to late afternoon hours, around 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To avoid losing out on a chance to grab a space, Oehler recommends arriving on campus ahead of time.

WSU has color-coded student parking spots white, and faculty spots yellow. Students are allowed to use reserved permit spaces after 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or anytime Saturday and Sunday.

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Wright State University Sports Andrew Smith Staff Writer smith.1026@wright.edu

Basketball Men’s Basketball Head coach: Billy Donlon 2012-13 Record: 23-13 (10-6) Last season was a banner year for the WSU men’s basketball team. Head coach %LOO\ 'RQORQ D ÀQDOLVW IRU WKH Hugh Durham award given annually to the nation’s top midmajor coach, led the Raiders WR WKHLU ÀUVW HYHU SRVW VHDVRQ wins when they defeated Tulsa and Richmond in the College Basketball Invitational. They fell to Valparaiso in the Horizon League Tournament Championship game. For a team that was projected to ÀQLVK ODVW LQ WKH FRQIHUHQFH standings, the Raiders instead VXUSULVHG HYHU\RQH E\ ÀQLVKLQJ the season on a strong note. WSU looks primed for another deep run next year.

WSU catcher Jason DeFevers at the March 15, 2013 game. Photo by Raechel Romero The Guardian

Women’s basketball player KC Elkins at the January 13, 2013 game. Photo by Brittany Robinson The Guardian

2012-2013 record: 12-18 (610)

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Head coach: Rob Cooper

Head coach: Lynn Curylo

2013 Record (as of 4/18/13): 17-18 (6-6)

Women’s Basketball Head coach: Mike Bradbury

The team overcame early season-ending injuries to junior Courtney Boyd and sophomore Mylan Woods, and battled through a competitive conference schedule. They fell in the second round of the Horizon League Tournament to Detroit. The Raiders were fueled by the explosive play of sophomore guard Kim Demmings, who was selected to the Second Team All-Horizon League. Junior Ivory James, ZKR ORJJHG VLJQLÀFDQW PLQXWHV off the bench, was named to the All-Newcomer Team. Coach Bradbury’s team will look to build on its youth and experience when the 2013-14 season tips off.

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Wright State currently stands third in the Horizon League standings, trailing conference leader Milwaukee by only two games. WSU has enjoyed key wins over non-conference opponents Penn State, La Salle and Temple, and has defeated Dayton, Cincinnati and Miami. The Raiders will have ample opportunities to gain ground in the conference standings with a month remaining before the Horizon League Tournament begins on May 28 in Niles, Ohio.

2013 record: 9-26 (6-6) After a slow start to the 2013 season, the team has won four of its last seven games, with plenty of opportunities to improve their conference standing before the Horizon League Tournament in May. At the beginning of the year, the Raiders participated in the Stacy Winsberg Memorial Tournament in Los Angeles and played against nationally ranked UCLA and Texas A&M.

Men’s Basketball player Miles Dixon at the March 25, 2013 game.

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Track & Field Women’s Track and Field Head coach: Fabien Corbillon

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The Raiders lost 1-0 in double RYHUWLPH RI WKH +RUL]RQ /HDJXH )LQDOV :68¡V VWRXW GHIHQVH which allowed only six goals in its last 12 games, paved WKH ZD\ IRU D VXFFHVVIXO campaign.

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Men’s Soccer Head coach: Bryan Davis UHFRUG

The men’s soccer team ZLOO ORRN WR UHERXQG IURP D challenging season when the team begins its spring schedule against the Kentucky Wildcats. WSU narrowly missed out RQ TXDOLI\LQJ IRU WKH +RUL]RQ League Tournament one \HDU DIWHU DGYDQFLQJ WR WKH VHPLÀQDOV DJDLQVW HYHQWXDO runner-up Loyola.

Head coach: Pete Samborsky

The team will close out the VHDVRQ LQ +RZH\ 7KH WHDP SODFHG ÀIWK HDUOLHU in-the-Hills, FL later this this year at the Horizon League week at the Horizon League Championships in Chicago. Championships beginning Freshman diver Nathan Meyer RQ $SULO (DUOLHU LQ WKH played a key role in helping the VHDVRQ WKH 5DLGHUV ÀQLVKHG LQ Raiders progress. The men’s second place at the John Piper regular season was highlighted Intercollegiate competition in with a win over Cincinnati on %RZOLQJ *UHHQ 2KLR 6HQLRU Feb. 9 when 12 Raiders won 3DXO 9DQ'HYHQWHU WLHG IRU WKLUG events. place at the Detroit Titans Women’s Swimming and ,QYLWDWLRQDO RQ $SULO DQG

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Volleyball Women’s Volleyball Head coach: Susan Clements 2012 record: 2-30 (0-14) WSU is on the path toward UHGHPSWLRQ VLJQLQJ ÀYH SOD\HUV IRU WKH VHDVRQ ,Q IUHVKPDQ PLGGOH EORFNHU 0DULV Aiello was selected to the Horizon League All-Newcomer team.

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Men’s Tennis Head coach: Sean 0F&DIIUH\ 5HFRUG DV RI

Led by junior Hayden Joblin and sophomore Lauri Makikalli, the WSU men’s tennis team is LQ WKH WKLFN RI WKLQJV WUDLOLQJ FRQIHUHQFH OHDGHU *UHHQ %D\ by two games. Joblin has been named Horizon League Player RI WKH :HHN WZLFH WKLV \HDU while Makikalli earned the VDPH KRQRUV IRU WKH HQGLQJ on March 10. The Raiders ZLOO ORRN WR WXUQ D VXFFHVVIXO VHDVRQ LQWR D FRQIHUHQFH WLWOH when the Horizon League Championship beings on April 26 in Indianapolis.

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The Raiders’ currently sit in VL[WK SODFH LQ WKH FRQIHUHQFH ZLWK MXVW D IHZ GD\V UHPDLQLQJ until the Horizon League Tournament in Indianapolis on April 26.

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Women’s Cross Country Head coach: Fabien Corbillon

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Club Sports Charles Grove Sports Writer grove.9@wright.edu Were you an athlete in high VFKRRO DQG VWLOO KDYH WKDW ÀUH to continue playing sports at the collegiate level? Maybe you didn’t get an athletic scholarship, but Wright State has plenty of ways to get involved. WSU offers 24 different sports clubs. Many of those teams compete for national championships and can be joined for a low cost. Name a sport and chances are the club is looking for members. WSU offers everything from baseball to men’s and women’s soccer to rugby, disc golf and cheerleading. Most clubs carry a small fee that generally ranges from $25 to $100. A few sports cost more. The bowling teams cost about $750 per year to participate, while ice hockey is around $1,600 per year.

These teams may not be VXSSRUWHG ÀQDQFLDOO\ E\ WKH athletic department, but they compete with other schools from around nation and are some of the top programs at the club level. The women’s bowling team recently placed third in the end of the year national tournament in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Raiders were the only nonscholarship team competing out of 16 top programs nationwide. The WSU hockey team, which plays its home matches at nearby Kettering Rec Center, plays in the Division II level in the ACHA and won a national championship in 2006. The team plays local schools including Dayton, Cincinnati, Ohio, Miami and Bowling Green. WSU does have a football team that claimed the number one ranking in the national polls LQ WKHLU ÀUVW \HDU RI H[LVWHQFH D couple of seasons ago. The cost to join the football team is around $500 a season, but head coach Keith Mora believes it’s worthwhile.

7KH WHDP H[SHFWV WR KDYH about 40 players on this year’s WHDP DQG LV DOORZHG WR Ă€HOG as many as 60. The Raiders recently received a commitment from a linebacker who played at Ohio University, and is attending WSU for graduate school. The club football team opens their season at home against the University of Alabama’s club team. This Crimson Tide team might not be the defending national champions, but WSU FOXE SUHVLGHQW -DUHG 5H[ LV looking forward to the game. “I think it’s great to see such a big school get involved in club IRRWEDOO Âľ 5H[ VDLG ´,¡P YHU\ H[FLWHG WR KRVW $ODEDPD 0DQ\ people may be intimidated by such a big school, but we have played competitively against larger schools, so I feel that Alabama will be great competition.â€? For more information about these clubs, contact Billy Willis at billy.willis@wright.edu or sports club president Gabby Walsh at walsh.29@wright.edu. 2012 Club Football Team. Photo by Jason Baldwin The Guardian

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Intramural Sports Charles Grove Sports Writer grove.9@wright.edu Wright State offers a wide variety of intramural sports you can play with other students here on campus. The cost to play is $25 to $40 per team for most leagues and is split up over fall, winter and spring seasons. If you have free time to spare during one portion of the school year, you won’t feel the stress of competing for the entire school year. Popular fall intramural VSRUWV LQFOXGH à DJ IRRWEDOO DQG outdoor soccer, as well as sand volleyball. Winter sports include indoor volleyball, water polo, indoor soccer and basketball. Last season, 52 teams participated in one of the various leagues, which include competitive, recreation, co-ed and women’s only leagues, according to Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Billy Willis. Spring sports include 4-onfacebook.com/theguardianonline

à DJ IRRWEDOO VRIWEDOO DQG outdoor soccer. Registration for each team and league is set up on IMLeagues.com, where you can check out standings, rosters and schedules for all the teams in your league. Championship games for basketball are played at the main arena of the Nutter Center, soccer championships are played at Alumni Field and à DJ IRRWEDOO FKDPSLRQVKLSV are played at Mullholland Field, WKH QHZO\ EXLOW IRRWEDOO ÀHOG RQ campus. Willis says fun is the number one goal of intramural sports at WSU, but many play for the pride associated with the league championship t-shirt awarded to winners of the leagues. For more information about getting involved in intramural sports, contact Billy Willis at billy.willis@wright.edu or check out the Wright State Campus Recreation Facebook and Twitter accounts.

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