flyernews.com FLYER NEWS @FlyerNews THURSDAY, NEWS A&E OPINIONS SPORTS JAN. 23, 2013 Friends and family remember Oscar nominated “Her” re- Writer picks top online ser- Horsmon back at UD, pg. 15. grad student for hard work veals uncomfortable portion of vices to improve academics, VOL. 61 NO. 15 and integrity, pg. 4. modern relationships, pg. 7. pg. 11. UD RALLIES FROM POLAR VORTEX D2D offers jim vogel Company, 11 full-time bookstore staff Staff Writer members, nine student workers, UDit, insight on marissa grimsley Public Safety, facilities and grounds Staff Writer crew, the whole bookstore was fully functional in the MAC Gym Friday, info error Days before students and faculty Jan. 10 by 8:30 a.m. began to return to campus, the ‘Polar “We worked until midnight on Tues- Alise jarmusz Staff Writer Vortex’ of 2014 left the University of day and started again at 6:30 a.m. on Dayton with significant water dam- Wednesday,” Banks said. “We needed age from burst pipes in several major to move everything to the MAC gym By May 6, 2014, University of buildings on campus according to Vice as well as set up network capabilities, Dayton students will have made President of Facilities Management phones lines and security.” their annual migration to Florida Beth Keyes. Sophomore political science major for this year’s Dayton 2 Daytona Damage occurred in Keller Hall, Morgan Draves said she was impressed trip. However, confusion over stu- the Bookstore, an unoccupied section with how efficiently her textbook buy- dent eligibility has been added to of the River Campus, and several resi- ing experience played out upon return- the mix of emotions surrounding dences in the student neighborhood as ing to campus. the 37th trip to the Sunshine State. a result of the extreme cold tempera- “I was dreading shopping for my On Dec. 23, the D2D committee tures, she said. textbooks because I thought it would stated via Twitter there had been “Fortunately, no student property be so crowded and chaotic in the MAC a misunderstanding and that most or belongings were affected by the in- gym under the circumstances. But sophomores will be unable to go cidents.” Keyes said. within 15 minutes, I was checking out to Daytona despite their earlier However, as senior Spanish and pre- with all of my books and had no is- claims. Scott Bridwell, a senior med major Karen Lehan explained, she sues using my textbook scholarship,” mechanical engineering major was lucky to have moved in to 18 Lawn- Draves said. and executive director of D2D, said view Ave. early Tuesday, Jan. 7. Banks explained Facilities Manage- the confusion occurred when rules Walking in to what she described ment is still in the process of assessing from the UD’s administration were as a waterfall pouring out of the entry the cost of damages and is still finaliz- interpreted incorrectly. way ceiling, all of the residents of 18 ing a timeline for repairs. “From the beginning, the word- Lawnview Ave. were fortunate not to “As you can imagine, they took a lot ing [of the rules] was very am- have any damage to personal property, out because of the water damage. My biguous. The way the wording Lehan said. best guess for the repairs would be a was defined, it could have meant “I was happy with how quickly Fa- month.” Banks said. a student needed to have 60 credit cilities Management responded to my In response to the cancelling the on- hours by the end of either the fall call and came to turn off the water,” line orders placed after Jan. 2, Banks or spring semester,” Bridwell ex- Lehan said. “It is scary to think that if explained with the time constraint re- plained. I hadn’t moved in early no one would sulting from the move and water dam- Jude Guerra, a senior finance have been aware of the problem.” age to the boxes that are used for sepa- and entrepreneurship major and By Friday, Jan. 10, all of the repairs rating the orders, it became impossible executive director of the trip, said had been made to her house, she said. to fulfill the online orders. they presented their interpreta- In Keller Hall, UD law school classes “If a student had taken the time to tion of the rules but did not in- were not interrupted and all repairs to already order their books, we had a clude a deadline for students. classrooms have already been com- copy of the order so the student could “We presented at SGA, and when pleted, Keyes said. Damage to the dry see the books they needed to pull. If we spoke, we presented it as: if you wall in the atrium will likely not be re- they hadn’t already ordered online, have 60 credit hours, you could go. paired until the next major break due we had five stations set up where they But the underlying failure was [60 to the disruptive nature of the repairs, could print their schedules to find their credit hours] by when. What is the Keyes said. books.” Banks said. deadline?” Guerra said. Julie Banks, the bookstore manager, Aside from losing their greeting Guerra said over Christmas said Tuesday, Jan. 7, at approximately cards and school supplies, no other break, university administration 6:20 p.m., a pipe burst in the ceiling of merchandise was lost from the water cleared up their wording, defining the textbook department and conse- damage, Banks said. students eligible to go as: full-time quently affected all parts of the store, “The teamwork that so many people students with 60 credit hours com- as well as the Marianist learning cen- across campus demonstrated is truly Water damage from the 2014 “Polar Vortex” causes campus damage, includ- pleted by January 2014. ing the Bookstore, a section of the River Campus and several student residenc- ter, the credit union and the post office. incredible. Between the Bookstore es. ETHAN KLOSTERMAN/PHOTO EDITOR Both Bridwell and Guerra Since the pipe burst in the ceiling, the staff, my staff at facilities, the Dayton stressed the rules never changed; sprinkler system triggered the fire Fire Department, Alpha and Omega, on campus that all came together and Keyes said. however, the vagueness of the alarm and Public Safety responded. UDit, the RecPlex staff, the grounds rose to the occasion, all of this never With the aid of Mayberry’s Moving crew, Mayberry’s, and many others would have happened so smoothly.” See VORTEX on p. 4 See DAYTONA on p. 4 VocAdFlyerNewsNov2013_Layout 1 10/29/13 4:26 PM Page 1

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Artstreet presents Change agent Thursday Night Live workshop discusses This week’s Thursday Night Live features social justice music by Dana Clark & Alec Brown, Sam The Office of Multicultural Affairs Kasmer and The Chastity Dragons. It will will hold a Change Agent Workshop take place Thursday, Jan. 23, at 8 p.m. in Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. the ArtStreet Cafe. For more information, in KU 222. All students, faculty and staff contact ArtStreet at 937-229-5101. are welcome to join and participate and activities and critical dialogue about Visiting artist hosts difference and social justice. The event talk/workshop will feature an ice breaker, team builder Casey Roberts, an Indianapolis-based and lots of dialogue. For more informa- artist known for using the Civil War era tion, contact the Office of Multicultural process cyanotype, will host two events Affairs at 937-229-3634. Thursday, Jan. 23. The first event is an artist talk at 10 a.m. in CPC Gallery 249. She will later host a workshop/ ‘connect the dots’ demonstration at 1:30 p.m. in the CPC at wednesday The UD men’s soccer team cheers for a video camera during a women’s basketball game against Print Studio. Both events are free. workshop George Washington University, Jan. 16, at UD Arena. SAN KUMAR/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Visiting artist Amy Kollar Anderson will team up with UD’s Sexual Violence LOCAL World Rhythms Prevention Education Coordinator concert explores Kristen Altenau Wednesday, Jan. 29, Brown Street taco SNL mocks dayton miami valley resident indian culture from 7 to 9 p.m. in ArtStreet Studio E for bell employees woman suspect in purdue Kiran Ahluwalia will share a bit of this week’s Wednesday Workshop. They threatened “Saturday Night Live” recently discussed a shooting Indian culture with UD Sunday, Jan. 26 will discuss how mirror neurons in the Dayton Police responded to a call Dayton resident’s actions during the show’s Cody Cousins was arrested on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in Sears Recital Hall during brain allow us to feel empathy toward Sunday, Jan. 19, at 2:20 a.m. to 1000 “Weekend Update” segment. Abigal Miller, Jan. 21 after a shooting at Purdue a World Rhythms Concert. Ahluwalia others and will discuss ways for us to Brown St. on a report that two female a Dayton resident, recently posted a flier at University in West Lafayette, Indiana. is known for using traditional Punjabi “connect the dots.” Participants will then employees were threatened by a man the Wayne Avenue Kroger offering a pack The 23-year-old has addresses in rhythms and ancient ghazals, short love work on a collaborative piece to hang in in his car in the drive-thru. The man of cigarettes and a case of beer as reward Centerville, Ohio and Warsaw, Indiana. poems set to music, in her performanc- conjunction with Anderson’s exhibit and grew irate when the employees told for the return of her missing dog, Zoro. SNL Cousins surrendered to police outside es. Her album “Beyond Boundaries,” the launch of Altenau’s UD Green Dot him they were closed and he threat- cast member Cecily Strong mocked this ac- of the electrical engineering building won a Juno in 2004 for World Music program. For more information, contact ened to shoot them if they did not open tion, referring to Dayton as “Dirtbag, Ohio.” after allegedly shooting and killing a Album of the Year. The event is $10 for ArtStreet at 937-229-5101. the business. The man drove away and Miller’s dog was returned last Sunday and teaching assistant. students, $15 for faculty and staff and no one was injured. Police have a per- the man who helped her did not take the $20 for the general public. son of interest regarding the incident. offered reward. Information from wdtn.com Information from whiotv.com Information from daytondailynews.com NATION & WORLD researchers predict obama: “I don’t think Putin addresses rapid user decline [Marijuana] is more security concerns for for facebook dangerous than olympics A study performed by Princeton Univer- alcohol” President Vladimir Putin said Russian sity’s Department of Mechanical and In an article in The New Yorker, Presi- authorities will “do our best” to stop ter- Aerospace Engineering anticipates the dent Obama voiced his support for rorist attacks at Sochi Winter Olympics difficulty|evil social media site Facebook will lose 80 marijuana legalization in Colorado and during an interview on Friday, Jan. 17. percent of its peak user base between Washington, but did not say he support- On Sunday, a radical Islamist group 2015 and 2017. The research was ed legalization across the U.S. His limit- claimed responsibility for two suicide based on the “disease model,” which ed endorsement is the first of any sitting bombings in Volograd in December. states ideas spread infectiously between president. The Obama Administration’s Forty thousand police and special forces people before eventually dying. The 2013 National Drug Control Strategy officers will be patrolling the Games. study has not been peer reviewed. states the administration, “rejects the Putin also said there will be a security opposing extremes of legalization or a cordon for people and vehicles in the Information from time.com law enforcement-only ‘war on drugs.’” area around Sochi. Information from theatlantic.com Information from latimes.com EX-student ASU FRAT FACES study finds china’s confronts abusive CRITICISM FOR MLK- pollution affects THE teacher, posts video THEMED PARTY US A woman recently confronted a female Arizona State University has suspend- teacher who she claims sexually ed its chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon A report by Proceedings of the National abused her between the ages of 12 fraternity after the photos emerged of Academy of Sciences has found emis- and 18. The former student, now 28 a Martin Luther King Jr.-themed party sions from China’s export industries are years old, calls herself “Jamie” and re- which showed attendees wearing ste- carried across the Pacific Ocean and add corded herself calling the teacher and reotypical hip-hop and gang-related to air pollution in the Western United posted the video that includes their clothing and drinking out of water- States. The study notes the amount of conversation on YouTube. The teacher melon cups. Civil rights leaders are air pollution in the West resulting from resigned within hours of the video be- calling for its removal from the campus outsourcing production of goods to Chi- ing posted and police have launched entirely. The chapter was already on na is still small compared to the amount an investigation into the case. probation for a 20-member assault on created by sources in the U.S., such as a rival fraternity in November 2012. traffic and industry. Information from cnn.com Information from usatoday.com SOURCE: WebSudoku.com Information from nytimes.com 4 Thursday, Jan 23, 2013 NEWS Online at flyernews.com

VORTEX DAYTONA with the measures the administra- til people start signing up,” Guerra (cont. from p. 1) (cont. from p. 1) tion is taking to fix problems. said. “Many sophomores, myself in- Bridwell said they cannot re- cluded, work as hard as the up- lease any possible names, but he In response to the latest cold snap, Housing and Residence Life sent an email on wording created miscommuni- perclassmen and prove ourselves promised that this year will live up Tuesday, Jan. 21 advising students in apartments and houses to take precautions cation between themselves and to be responsible,” Franklin said. to expectations. to avoid frozen pipes. According to the email, residents should set their thermostat university administration. “It’s sad that I won’t be able to cel- “If you have the chance to go, to at least 68 degrees, leave cupboards open in kitchens and bathrooms to warm “The whole time it has always ebrate a successful year with my make sure to sign up. It’s going pipes, and leave faucets on a small drip. The email advised students to contact been the case that sophomores friends or say goodbye to the se- to be a great year down there,” facilities if water flow in the house or apartment has slowed or stopped. wouldn’t be able to go [to Daytona]. nior class [in Daytona].” Guerra said. But, who qualifies as a sophomore Bridwell and Guerra said al- Any sophomores who have was the question,” Guerra said. though the confusion over rules questions about their individual The committee issued a tweet has been somewhat difficult to eligibility can email the D2D com- INTERESTED IN the same day expressing their deal with, the D2D committee has mittee at dayton2daytona@gmail. apologies for the miscommunica- been busy planning a fun trip. com. WORKING FOR FLYER tion, saying “We are truly sorry. Guerra explained even though NEWS? We’ve worked hard to represent the organization’s budget will take the student body, especially the a hit from the lack of sophomore sophomores, and we never intend- sign-ups, they plan to make up the Applications are available online Feb. 14. ed for this to happen,” according to difference through the increase in the @dayton2daytona page. the trip’s price. Contact: Emma Ellis at [email protected], for Matthew Franklin, a sophomore In terms of performances more information. marketing and entrepreneurship planned for this year, Bridwell and major, said he understands the Guerra said students seem to be university’s concerns about safe- leaning toward the electric dance ty, especially after the events that music, country and pop genres. occurred on the last St. Patrick’s “As of right now, we won’t know Day. However, he does not agree who we can afford as an artist un- Graduate student remembered for hard work, dedication to UD byron hoskinson Staff Writer

Family and friends of 23-year- Murphy said he worked with old University of Dayton graduate Manthey at UD’s Industrial As- engineering student David Man- sessment Center which is funded they have been mourning their “He was a person of integrity by the U.S. Dept. of Energy and loss since his death Tuesday, Dec. provides free assessments for 17, 2013. mid-sized industries with the goal Manthey was found on a side- of increasing energy efficiency, ac- walk by the county parking garage and hard work, and that showed cording to an overview of the at Fifth Street and Main Street, ac- UD-IAC on UD’s website. cording to an online WHIO report Murphy said Manthey was par- posted by the breaking news staff ticularly interested in solar ener- at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Police arrived in the quality of the work he gy and worked on the solar panel on the scene around 10:45 a.m., as on the west side of the RecPlex. stated by a Dec. 18 Flyer News re- Climer described Manthey as port. “genuine” and said he was in dis- Montgomery County Sherriff’s performed.” belief when he learned of Man- Major Darryl Wilson said Manthey they’s death. jumped from the ninth story of “I was in shock when I heard the parking garage in an apparent what happened,” said Climer. “It suicide, according to the WHIO re- was completely unexpected.” port. Wilson said the investigation support the community would be Climer said he received a call would be ongoing and, because the held in Kettering Labs later that Trey climer, from the Dayton Sheriff’s office garage is county-owned, conduct- day. Senior the day of the incident inquiring ed jointly by Montgomery County Services for Manthey were held about Manthey. sheriff deputies and Dayton police. Sat., Dec. 28 at St. Luke's United “They were asking if anything UD President Dan Curran an- Methodist Church in Manthey’s was going on in his life that could nounced Manthey’s death to the hometown, Highlands Ranch, him as an intelligent and diligent was a very nice guy. He was very have been a warning sign, but UD community in a Dec. 18 email Colo., according to his obituary in student with a passion for his stud- upbeat and always had a smile on there really wasn’t,” Climer said. addressed to students, faculty, and the Denver Post. ies and work. his face.” “It was a very surreal experience.” staff. As detailed in the email, a Manthey was a 2008 graduate of Trey Climer, a senior mechani- Sean Murphy, a second-year Students seeking support ser- memorial mass was held Thurs., Littleton High School in Littleton, cal engineering student who took graduate student in the renew- vices are encouraged to utilize Dec. 19 in the Immaculate Concep- Colo., according to his obituary. classes with Manthey, said he was able and clean energy program, UD’s Counseling Center in Gosiger tion Chapel. He then enrolled in Boise State very knowledgeable and always said Manthey had a passion for Hall. Manthey was a graduate stu- University, and graduated with a helpful to classmates. his work with and studies in clean dent in the renewable and clean bachelor’s degree in mechanical “He would lend a hand to any- and renewable energies. energy master’s program. engineering in 2013 before pursu- one that needed it. If you were “He was a person of integrity In a Dec. 18 email to the school ing a master’s degree in renewable struggling with something, all you and hard work, and that showed of engineering, associate dean and clean energy at UD. had to do was ask and David would in the quality of the work he per- John Weber said a gathering to Friends of Manthey remember help you out,” Climer said. “David formed,” Murphy said. Online at flyernews.com NEWS Thursday, Jan. 23, 2013 5 Students break out of “UD bubble” through service trips abroad

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Some University of Dayton stu- with their homework, and just got dents promoted global commu- to be a little kid again with them,” nity and spent a portion of their Michel said. winter break volunteering abroad He said he was worried at first through breakout trips offered by that the kids wouldn’t open up, but the University. the exact opposite happened. Breakout trips are aimed to “Every day was just a little dif- broaden a students perspective ferent,” he said. “The best times and allow them to be involved were when we were spending time with services like rehabilitating with the kids and getting to know low-income housing, tutoring local them on a more personal level. children, working in food pantries One day I was asking a kid if he and other opportunities, according had any siblings there with him, to their website. and he said, ‘No, I don’t have any, “A ‘breakout’ trip is a trip that but you’re my brother,’ so it was lets you breakout of your everyday really nice for him to say some- life and experience a life of some- thing like that. It really made me body else that is completely differ- feel connected and made me feel ent than yours,” said Nick Michel, like I was there for a reason and a senior communication major. my presence there was beneficial.” Michel participated in a break- Everyone experienced a lot of out trip to Belize, where he worked culture shock, Michel said. in a children’s home for a week. “We really do live in a global “I went to Belize because I was community and there are people trying to find a way to get more in out there who live completely dif- touch with service and do some- ferent lives than us. It was a nice thing more with my college expe- way to really see and understand University of Dayton students traveled to Belize and Nicaragua over Christmas break as part of service breakout trips. rience. I wanted to do something a little better what we have here Students provided medical assistance for those in need and played with local children. COURTESY OF NICK MICHEL a little different, so I thought this in the U.S. is not generally what would be a really good way to make everybody else has. It was a nice Colosimo and more than 40 oth- Another memorable experi- then join the Peace Corps to travel an impact on other people’s lives way to experience something dif- er students from UD joined with ence was giving peanut butter to a the world and help those who need and hopefully be able to impact my ferent,” Michel explained. students from University of Notre family for the first time, Colosimo it, Colosimo added. own through this experience,” Mi- Senior biology major Aubry Co- Dame, [University of Milwaukee?] added. “Trips like these really help chel explained. losimo went to Nicaragua for her Milwaukee and other colleges to “We were making peanut butter broadening the horizons beyond Michel and 13 other students breakout trip to give free medical provide medical care, she said. and jelly sandwiches and asked if UD’s bubble,” Colosimo stated. from UD lived and worked in help to people who needed it. The “There were a lot of memorable this family wanted some. It really “Even though it’s small, it’s still a children’s home, where they goal of the trip was a “triage” of moments. Because medical acces- made me think about how differ- helping. I want to go back, not just helped take care of the grounds pharmacy, consultation and dental sibility there is very poor, watch- ent our lives were, and how much put a bandage on it.” surrounding the home until the services, she said. ing the kids get excited to see the we in the U.S. take for granted,” children returned from school, he “We tried to do some fundrais- dentist was definitely something Colosimo said. said. ing to buy medicine to bring down different,” Colosimo said. “In Colosimo said she is interested “They had a playground and a to Nicaragua. Miami Valley Hospi- the U.S. people hate going to the in sustainability and promoting swing set and everything so we tal also donated supplies for us,” dentist, but this was a luxury to education. She plans to enter an played with them, helped them Colosimo said. them.” accelerated nursing program and

DECEMBER CRIME LOG Disorderly conduct 09 Removal by ambulance 05 Medical assist 04 University policy violation 01 Criminal trespassing arrest 01 Criminal damaging 06 Minor traffic violation 01

Drug policy violation 04 Suicide attempt 02 Outstanding warrants 01 STUDENT CONSEQUENCES

Possessing criminal tools 01 Suicide 01 Menacing 01 Reports 34 Noise Violation 06 Robbery 01 Forgery 01 Citations (criminal/traffic) 04 Burglary 03 Assault 02 Juvenile complaint 01 Student referrals 10 Underage consumption 07 Public Intoxication 04 Trespass warning 05 Charges filed 03

Drug abuse of marijuana 05 Theft 12 Identification fraud 01 Arrests 01

Alcohol offense warning 02 Asst. other dept. 22 Operating a motor *No crimes were reported Dec. 16, 24, 25 and 31.

Removal by outside dept. 01 Driving under suspension 01 vehicle under the influence 01 6 Thursday, Jan. 23, 2013 HEALTH & FITNESS Online at flyernews.com Planning, commitment key to sticking to new resolutions

the new year. The study also noted consider making your lunch and about half of the pursuers making dinners on Sunday. Grill up a ton it only to June before they call it of chicken or prepare your salads, TIPS TO KEEP YOUR RESOLUTION quits. Even the consistent exer- put them in a plastic container in ciser who has been making their the fridge and you’re good to go for way to the gym on a normal basis the week. There is essentially zero will struggle to continue onto the nutritional value lost if you keep Pack gym bag the night before new year with about 25 percent of the food covered and in the fridge. those people throwing in the towel Do it for yourself, not someone or something else as well. Sticking to the Plan r ICH MCLOUGHLIN Have a plan Contributing Writer There are a lot of factors that If you’re never really sure what contribute to the reason people you should be doing at the gym, Editors Note: Rich McLoughlin give up on working out or fail there are some really good web- Get others on board to motivate and create friendly is a senior exercise science major making it to the gym at all, but sites and apps that offer great competition whose life experiences have led him it is typically a mix of psycho- workouts and even monthly plans to motivate others toward personal logical, physiological, and genetic that are easy to follow (suggestions Exercise for at least 60 minutes a day fitness. McLoughln is a certified reasons. There are other reasons can be see to the right). The Rec- personal trainer. like not having the time or not re- Plex also provides opportunities Keep it simple ally knowing where to start on a from open court hours to play bas- Resolutions. workout, but according to a review ketball for the competitor in you, Try incorporation music to motivate We’ve all heard, “New year new published recently in the British the rock climbing wall for your you,” right? Consider rethinking Journal of Sports Medicine people adventurous side, fitness classes if Write your workout down so you can track your that. Chances are you had a pretty who are extroverts find it easier to your looking for a push, and even progress good 2013, I mean the majority of it stick to an exercise regimen, while personal trainers if you’re really was spent at UD so it couldn’t have people who tend to be “agreeable” looking to stick to it. Mix those been that bad. And most likely, do not. Interesting stuff, but it re- up consistently and it can be two- Online sources for workouts: 2014 will be just as great if not a ally comes down to making it a fold. You’ll eventually get yourself better year. So a complete revamp- habit and a priority at least half into good shape and it’ll break up bodybuilding.com | prosource.net | Crossfit.com ing of your personal lifestyle may of the week, which isn’t asking too the monotony that can come with Men’s or Women’sHealth.com | musclepharm.com not be necessary. However, there much. exercising. Nike’s Workout App is nothing wrong with picking one Stick to that plan you made on or two things to really try to focus Plan it Out Sunday, and it should be smooth on improving, which for many Sundays are usually days to sailing. Get over that two week GRAPHIC BY MEGHAN OSTERMUELLER/ART DIRECTOR people is usually fitness. That’s catch up on some work, but they hump, and at least give it a month where I am hopefully able to offer can also be the day you plan out worth of trying. of achieving your fitness goals. I As always, feel free to contact some motivation and advice. the rest of your exercise sched- guarantee daily exercise will give me at [email protected] ule for the week. A quick look The “New” You you more energy, a better shape, if you have any fitness questions The Science Stuff at your weekly schedule to find Everything is in place, you’ve the ability to perform better in or are looking for some advice to A recent meta-analysis study some down time, and then just give got your plan that you laid out on school, and even a sense of pride make your workouts work for you. done in 2013 by the British Jour- yourself one hour a day to make it Sunday, your meals are prepared and happiness, generating a ver- nal of Health Psychology and a to the gym. Write it down or set a and prepped to be eaten (which sion of yourself that you’ll love decade’s worth of other exercise reminder in your phone, that way maybe took one hour at the most), and your friends and family will studies determined that many peo- you won’t be able to forget it. If and you’re ready to become the love. Those are the facts. Now it’s ple who intend to get fit for their eating out or not having enough “new “ you. Remember, real re- up to you and only you to make it New Year’s resolution give up the time to prepare quality meals is sults take time and commitment all happen. noble pursuit only two weeks into also a problem you’re working on, but you are more than capable

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Many designers showed navy off any look. tary about the formation of ing exciting new spring trends to look skirt with hemlines lowered to just and black color blocking or navy blaz- It may not feel like spring yet, but Rwanda’s national cycling team, forward to once the snow begins to beneath the knee. These have been ers paired with black pants. Go ahead many of these trends can easily be in- Team Rwanda, will premiere in melt. Here are some predictions for shown as a professional look paired and wear brown shoes or a navy corporated into winter outfits. Now Dayton Monday, Jan. 27, at The this spring’s hottest (and most wear- with a blazer, or more casually paired blazer with your little black dress, that you have your spring shopping Neon. Admission is $11 if pur- able) trends, straight from the spring with a structured crop top. This trend because these classic color combina- list, go forth and spend the rest of the chased in advance, or $15 at 2014 runway shows. is the perfect way to dress to impress tion rules are long gone. semester in style. the door. Visit imathlete.com/ GRAPHIC PRINTS at your summer internship. LEATHER events/risingfromashes. Fashion is basically wearable art, CROP TOPS I’m calling it now: leather is the and this spring’s runway shows take Undoubtedly the biggest trend of new black. It’s everywhere from HELL’S WINTER Head to the Therapy Café on ‘Her’ is uncomfortable, ‘painfully relevant’ Friday, Jan. 24, for a night of wife, Catherine (Rooney Mara). His slam poetry competition hosted job consists of writing other people’s by Metaphorically Speaking. love letters, which seems to be his Eight fire poets will compete for only form of emotional expression. a $500 prize. Visit therapy-cafe. He downloads a new operating sys- com for more details. tem that provides a false intelligence that can interact with the user. Slow- ly, Theodore falls in love with the OS MUSIC – ART – COMMUNITY LANEY GIBSON system, Samantha, voiced by Scarlett Evil Eye Gypsy and Curse of Chief A&E Writer Johansson, providing the backdrop Cassandra will be joined by for exploration of modern day human local artists for a performance Surprisingly eye opening and rel- relationships. on Saturday, Jan. 25, to raise evant, Spike Jonze’s new film “Her” Beginning by showing the daily money for the East End Com- provides a glimpse into an alternate life of the main character, “Her” has munity services of Dayton. The future of human and technology re- a certain significant quality of eerie free event will take place at the lationships that seems entirely plau- relevance. Theodore leads an intro- Shamrock Athletic Club at 8 sible. spective existence, rarely interacting p.m. Visit evileyegypsy.com. In an extremely technology driven with others and going home nightly age, the film “Her” has spiked the to play a 3D adventure game alone. interest of many young people, es- In these beginning moments there REINVENTION: A NEW pecially those who, like myself, are is surprising comedy that elicited an STORYTELLING PROJECT FOR ridiculously addicted to their smart almost uncomfortable laughter from GREATER DAYTON phones. I watched the trailer for the the audience, such as a cyber sex The unique stories and pho- film on my iPhone, while I furiously scene featuring the voice of Kirstin tographs of Daytonians have texted a significant portion of my Wiig. She asks Theodore to strangle been collected by award-win- friends, checked Facebook and gen- her with a dead cat. ning filmmakers Julia Reichert erally ignored actual human interac- The film showcases the loneliness and Steven Bognar to be shared tion. I did not realize the irony of the of humans in a manner that almost with the rest of the community situation until much later, when I saw makes the movie difficult to watch. through an interactive website. the movie. Crafted gently by the director, the rev- Explore the website, ReInven- Like other films that reflect “close elations about humans and technol- tionStories.org, at the Dayton to home” issues of the present day, I ogy are not overly done. Small details Metro Library Sunday, Jan. 26, was very interested in “Her” because show the detachment of all the people at 2 p.m. and learn how to add I can, on some level, relate. No, I have in the film, as Theodore and Saman- your own Dayton story. never had an in-depth conversation tha grow closer and fall in love, more with my computer, or grown a mous- people in the background are speak- tache like Joaquin Phoenix sports, ing not to others, but to their phones. “Her” was relseased Dec. 18, and is nominated for 2014 Oscars for Best MARK POOLOS Picture, Best Original Score, Production Design and Best Original Screeplay. but I have found, like many others my The general need of most humans COMEDY SHOW age, that it is uncomfortably hard to to find some sort of meaning and con- not to grow concerned for our own (“We’re only here briefly. And while Comedian Mark Poolos will per- put any of my gadgets down. nection to each other is evident. Un- generation and feel more compassion we’re here, I want to allow myself form at Wiley’s Comedy Club The film is a melancholy comedy comfortable similarities between our for others, because the film provides joy.”), “Her” is a beautiful little film Thursday, Jan. 24, through Sun- set in the arguably near future that current technology-driven state and a quiet look at the different types of that reveals a portion of the human day, Jan. 26. Ticket prices range focuses on a socially isolated and the supposed future of the film make loneliness people can face. condition that is more relevant than from $7 to $12. Visit wileyscom- seemingly depressed middle-aged “Her” painfully relatable, and even Despite the occasional creepiness ever today. edyclub.com for more details or male, Theodore (Phoenix), who is sadder. The characters in the film are of the sexual interactions of the film to purchase tickets. still grieving the divorce of his ex- so expertly developed, it is difficult and some cringe-worthy testaments 8 Thursday, Jan. 23, 2013 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Online at flyernews.com Local band relseases Cast changes, plot developments rock album, ‘Hey Kid’ raise anticipation for spring series

that actress went, but my theory is ity that this is the zombie apoca- that she was tired of being slapped lypse. All I know is if I don’t find in the face by soccer moms at the out what creeper is killing and grocery store. In her place, we are dissecting rats soon, I am going getting a new evil maid named Rose, to blow a blood vessel from angst. but I just call her “Replacement O’Brien.” Seriously, guys? Why did COMMUNITY G race W olford you leave this goldmine of a show? THURSDAYS AT 8 P.M. ON Asst. Art Director I have it on good authority that NBC Replacement O’Brien will be very The show’s creator, Dan Har- Editor’s note: Grace is a passion- evil indeed. I also have it on more mon, is back, and hopefully good ate television series follower with a good authority (My mom, who total- episodes of this show will be too. wide range of interests and a ten- ly spoiled the show for me because If you remember what it was like dency to reveal spoilers with reck- she heard from Suzy So’n’So at her when this show first started in less, romantic abandon. job who’s son lives in England and 2009 (Hannah Montana was still has seen the whole show…thanks) airing and Michael Jackson was It’s a new semester at the Univer- that we should definitely be watch- still alive), it used to be the freaks/ sity of Dayton, and in spite of your ing what happens to Anna and geeks answer to primetime televi- new year’s resolution, you have Bates. My heart already is breaking. sion. found yourself up at 3 a.m. with Unfortunately, Donald Glover a pile of homework, a “Big Ten” THE WALKING DEAD will be leaving, and that makes Angela Perley and the Howlin’ Moons relseased their rock n’roll album, “Hey from CV’s, no desire to stop your PREMIERES SUNDAY, FEB. me morose because I was in love Kid” on Tuesday, Jan. 21, now available on iTunes and Spotify. procrastination train and a feeling 10, AT 9 P.M. ON AMC with his character, Troy. I was Moira BOnadonna of self-hatred that fills your entire Dude. Dude. Yo, bro. Dude. WHAT absolutely not a fan of Britta and Staff Writer shorter than an album—because it body. What’s a student to do? Sit IS GOING TO HAPPEN NOW? Am Troy dating though, so I suppose has prepared them for their first full- down, eat those feelings and watch I the only person who thinks the it’s a blessing in disguise. Wait, no Angela Perley and the Howlin’ length record. some quality television. baby is dead? I hope she isn’t, but a it isn’t. DONALD! WHY ARE YOU Moons, a country rock and roll band In an email to Flyer News, Perley car seat full of blood? C’mon guys, LEAVING US, DONALD? (It is be- from Columbus, released their first said that they took the album name, DOWNTON ABBEY I think that baby is toast. Also, let cause he is pursuing a music career album, “Hey Kid,” Tuesday, Jan. 21. “Hey Kid,” from a line out of their SUNDAYS AT 9 P.M. ON PBS us take a moment of silence for as Childish Gambino, which you The band started in 2009 when song “George Stone”: ‘Don’t you even As every middle-aged mom’s Hershel, everyone’s favorite old probably already know about, but lead singer-songwriter, Perley, 27, blink an eye when some stranger (and my) favorite British program guy/doctor/Santa Claus. Now let should check it out if you don’t.) met bassist Billy Zehnal and guitarist passing by says, ‘Hey kid, is some- about a family in the early 20th cen- us take a moment of malicious With the return of Harmon, I Chris Connor. Their drummer, Steve thing wrong?’ tury returns, I know that each de- laughter for the governor (HA- hope that we will see some of that Rupp, was found through a side-proj- “That phrase really stuck out and voted fan is asking herself, “Where HAHA NO ONE IS SAD YOU ARE awesomesauce again, and all the ect Connor was involved in, and was we just liked the feeling and flow of is it going to go from here? “Why, DEAD, NOT EVEN YOUR STUPID freaks/geeks can stop watching coincidentally classmates with Perely it,” Perley said. actor that plays Matthew, why?!” GIRLFRIEND HAHAHA). Was that stupid Big Bang Theory and watch in high school, she said. The official Even though she said she does not “Crap, does Billy have a ride home harsh? He kept human heads in this instead. website, angelaperley.com, indicates have a favorite song on the record, from soccer practice tomorrow?” jars; I don’t think its possible to be While these will be the high- Perley’s love of poetry, films and other she’s “digging how ‘Bad Reputation’ Friends, both appropriately too harsh when talking about him. lights of my spring television view- art forms, which she said were what turned out [because] it’s a straight my age and older, let me put your As far as where this show is go- ing, the suspenseful future wel- sparked her interest in music. and simple rock and roll song.” She hearts at ease—this season will be ing to go—I honestly have no idea comes the return of other beloved “I learned to play guitar and sing said they recorded the song almost just as emotionally destructive as but I am pretty sure it’s going to be shows like Game of Thrones, The my first songs from trying to make exactly like they play it live. the last. In addition to the depar- awesome. The prison is gone and Americans, Archer, Girls, The Fol- my favorite poems into songs,” Perley While all are equal members of the ture of Lady Sybil (Jessica Brown everyone is split up, so now our lowing, Sherlock, Portlandia and said. “Ever since I was really young I band, all the songs start off with just Finley) and Matthew (Dan Ste- favorite group of zombie-killing House of Cards. So, next time you would make up songs to help me re- an acoustic guitar and Perley, herself. vens), so they could go fail at Broad- super friends is back to basics. consider exiting your personal pro- member stuff and in high school and “Basically, I write the lyrics and way or something O’Brien (Siobhan Carl is still alive and he doesn’t crastination train, get right back college I started putting music to my the general compositions to the songs Finneran) will be gone, as shown suck nearly as much as he used to. on – order another pizza and turn favorite poems.” and then I introduce the songs to the in the premiere episode that aired Rick’s dreams of being a farmer on the TV. “A Birthday,” written by Christina band,” Perley said. “The inspiration Sunday, Jan. 5. I don’t know where were cut short by the vicious real- Rossetti, was one of Perley’s favorite comes from everything around me. poem-turned-songs that she put to- Films, books, poetry, real life and fan- gether on guitar. She said she loved tasy.” being able to feel like she was “breath- Although Perley referred to the ing new life into a poem by making it band’s music as rock and roll, “Hey into a song.” Kid” is a mixture of both that and Perley said the band started to be- country. Some of the songs have a come more serious after recording country twang that is familiar to music and playing more shows and country artists throughout the music festivals. industry, and as well as an undercur- “The last couple years I have been rent of country music in the more doing music full time,” she said. “That rock and roll songs. Perley said that was super scary at first, but it made their music is not geared toward any me jump in hard and try to keep my audience specifically, rather toward head above the water and has kept me anybody who is appreciative of it. on the ball.” Angela Perley and the Howlin’ Perley said she is glad the band Moons’ next show nearby will be Feb. Downton Abbey, The Walking Dead and Community are some of junior Grace Wolford’s favorite picks for returning started out recording EPs—extended 7 at Crow’s Nest in Cincinnati. television series this spring. plays, a piece longer than a single, but Online at flyernews.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, Jan. 23, 2013 9

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1511 Frericks Kayla Mueller Staff Writer

FN: What was the best/worst Val- FN: How did you guys meet? entine’s Day ever? Mike Dicillo: We all studied abroad in BS: I am usually the one spending Chad [Africa] and we loved it. money. Like, I don’t even get to eat All: Actually we knew each other the chocolate. from high school, and are all in Pi MQ: In elementary school everyone Kappa Alpha. gets candy…even if you are weird. KR: I eat half the candy before I give FN: What is your favorite place in it. the house? MD: My mom is is the best valentine All: The basketball court…[a plastic ever. hoop hangs on the wall in the corner] Ben Schuff: We are going to tape the FN: If you were an object in your floor and make a 3-point line. house what would you be? MD: One of those flexible lamps that FN: If you could have any job at you can point in any direction you UD what would you want it to be? want. MD: The lady in Marycrest that says, MQ: I’d be a loveseat. “That will be a million dollars …but KR: A La-Z-boy. for you it will be $5.75.” BS: A dirty, old, soaking-wet chair Kyle Rarig: Parking services guy, be- damaged from a flood. cause I love angry 20-year-old strang- Seniors and brothers in Pi Kappa Alpha, Mike Dicillo, Michael Quigley, Ben Schuff and Kyle Rarig get close on their new porch. ers yelling in my face. FN: If you were a Disney charac- VINCENT HUANG/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Michael Quigley: Librarian, or work- ter, who would you be? ing the graveyard shift of VWK. MQ: Simba. BS: Employee at the powerhouse giv- All: You would not be Simba… you FN: What would your dream job sary. BS: Middle finger. ing kids key card access to wherever would be Grumpy. be? MD: A No. 2 pencil. You get stuff done they need. MD: I’m so much more Simba than MD: Stand up comedian. but you have to go back and erase it. FN: Any advice for your fellow you. KR: Fireman. Don’t take the pencil too seriously. flyers? FN: If 1511 were a zoo, what ani- MQ: Mike, you would be Cruella Dev- MQ: Stay-at-home dad. MQ: A staple. I organize and put MD: Stay positive and dream big. mals would you guys be? ille, because you are mean and you BS: Divorce lawyer or sell home, life, things together. Also stay hungry, stay humble and Michael Quigley: Silverback gorilla. own a bunch of dogs. or auto insurance. I’ve wanted to stay happy. MD: Chimp. BS: The parrot in [“Aladdin”]. Actu- since the day I was born. FN: If 1511 were a hand, what fin- MQ: Clear hearts, clear minds, can’t KR: Panther. ally, Jafar. ger would you be? lose? BS: Dog. MQ: I’ll be Pumbaa and Mike can be FN: If you were a school or office MQ: Index finger, because I am the All: Don’t say that. All: Dogs are not in the zoo. Timon. supply what would you be? director. MD: Always buckle your seatbelt. BS: OK, kangaroo. KR: I’ll be Aladdin and Mike can be BS: A fax machine. MD: Thumb, because without me Watch out for black ice. My mom al- KR: Actually, Michael would be what- my Jasmine. All: Because you have one and don’t where would we be? ways told me that. ever the busiest animal is. need it because it just collects dust. KR: Ring finger, because I have the KR: Keep truckin’ and be safe. But not All: Beaver. KR: A printer, because I am neces- biggest heart. too safe. LA band plans show in Dayton, promotes new album

Mary Kate Dorr been creating music together since the After three years of recording, a take them. the future. Staff Writer late 1990s. lot of their material is not featured Crooks on Tape plans to release “We plan to take over the world,” Crooks on Tape began creating on “Fingerprint.” The improvisation more music through this improvisa- Schmersal said. “There will be sur- The Rockstar Pro Arena will be material together that was largely eventually led the band to realize the tion, focusing on the instrumental el- veillance cameras in every home. alive with the sound of music on instrumental. Schermsal describes album was going in the direction of ements of the music. They are excited Early fans of our music will be very Thursday, Jan. 30 at the album release their style as surveillance, adding pop, so they began putting the most to continue creating new material for gratified.” show for the native Los Angeles band that there isn’t a style of music that the pop sounding material towards the the band. Schmersal said that there Schmersal said the band is ex- Crooks on Tape. The band, consisting band does not appreciate. He could not album. They were able to create a pop will be more events to come for Crooks tremely excited to have their album of John Schmersal, Rick Lee and Joey pinpoint a specific musical influence sound through the hours of improvi- on Tape. release show in Dayton and even Galvan, recently released its debut for Crooks on Tape, as the band draws sation. Although Crooks on Tape is native more excited to be playing together album, “Fingerprint.” Originally re- from a variety of musical and personal “When we started, it wasn’t about to Los Angeles, Schmersal is originally as a band. leased on Oct. 22, Misra Records com- influences to create an original sound. any specific kind of music,” Schmer- from Ohio. Schmersal was born in To- The show is open to all ages, and pares the album to “snapshots of an The band considers “Fingerprint” sal said. ledo, but spent his formative years in with tickets ranging between $8 and altered crime scene.” to be a pop record. As an album, Fingerprint created Dayton and is excited to return for the $10, it’s perfect for the standard col- Crooks on Tape originally formed “We didn’t set out to create a pop itself to be a pop record. Crooks on album release show. However, he said lege student budget. The show begins in Los Angeles in 2010, although record,” Schmersal said. Crooks on Tape was able to create a variety of he loves being able to travel as part of at 7:30 pm. For more information, Schmersal and Lee have worked on Tape first began improvising to cre- sound and appreciated being able to his musical career. contact Misra Records or visit www. previous projects together, including ate instrumental material and to see work together without a musical con- Schmersal said he has a good idea rockstarprowrestling.com. Enon. Schmersal said he and Lee have where it would take them as a band. text to see where this material would of the band’s most important goals for 10 Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 OPINIONS Online at flyernews.com

“Yesterday is the past, tomorrow is the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it is called the present.”

-Bil Keane forum American cartoonist, 1922-2011 fneditorial Invest in less, keep life simple

Fresh Start: landscape. Read newspaper and holistic entrepreneur, interact with non-celebrity magazine articles others over a meal of real food. Not Understand how to implement change during the New year to get a greater sense of how our the kind that has an ingredient list society actually operates. Think- the length of this article dotted Time. ing critically on the information with words reserved for chemistry It seems that we either have none of it or too much of it. Time begins we consume acts as the vehicle lab. Buy fresh, buy local, and more and times end just like the transitions made from one year to the next. driving us to question everything importantly cook for yourself. We spend time or we save it, and somewhere between all the passing connor mabon we experience. This, of course, is the third and seconds, minutes, hours, days, months and years is our existence. Opinions Editor Doing so creates the framework final cultural pillar critical to the Since its inception we’ve made - as a society and as individuals - for an active mind while also fu- human condition. That is, have a di- countless attempts to establish a firm grasp of time, but its elusiveness I had the most significant con- eling our inner curiosity, which verse palette and explore the story and fleeting nature trouble the mind on how to utilize this man-made versation of my life over this win- brings me to my next point. Always behind the food. A neuroscientist construct in the best possible way. Thankfully in America, we more or ter break. strive to be a traveler with an open by the name of Natasha Campbell- less have the luxurious freedom to use our time to pursue that which It was thought-provoking, pas- heart and inquisitive mind. You McBride argues in her work titled makes us happy. sionate and personal. It boiled all don’t have to cross oceans with “Gut and Psychology Syndrome” It’s true that time does indeed offer a window into our past and a of the mess in the world that gets study abroad groups to experi- that there’s a direct link between telescope toward our future, but what about the here and now? Is it not us so heated and stressed down to ence culture. It’s all around us, but learning and our digestive system. true that the only “real” moments of our lives are the ones happening a clear and pragmatic approach to it takes awareness and a sense of This link can be used to a positive this very instance? Time is unique in that it creates a personalized real life. The woman’s holistic in- willingness to appreciate the finer advantage by eating unadulterated history we can reflect on. If we’re talking about making some changes sight led me to meditate on what I details often overlooked. foods. Seek refuge in specialty gro- to our lives during this new year, self-reflection on this “history” time believe to be three culturally signif- Being a curious traveler who cers or farmers markets that offer has created for us is crucial because it enables us to grow, learn and icant aspects of life that contribute welcomes anyone and anything more fresh food. Before shopping improve upon what once was. to making us well-rounded and lov- maintains that inner childhood read into the how and why food Time is best spent doing what you love, what you desire and what ing individuals. wonder seeing the vast world as from these stores can benefit your you’re passionate about. But what if at this moment we don’t necessarily These aspects demonstrate mysterious and beautiful. Just stop personal well-being and ultimately enjoy what we’re doing or what we have done? How can time be used to how simple it can be to enjoy the and look around. You’ll notice that the community’s. fill this void space in our hearts and minds? Simply put, time moves on presence of people and the world the world isn’t as bad as the media In essence my model suggests and so should we. around us. The three cultural pil- and politicians make it out to be. the unbreakable interconnectivity Find unfamiliar activities to try. Travel to a new neighborhood and lars of humanity that offer histori- When you travel the world have of people and the world. Applying it see what it has to offer. Eat new foods or try your hand at cooking for cal, cultural, and biographical en- conversations with people, learn to our lives will cultivate the fauna yourself or the roommates. Join a club that might be of interest to you, richment are the following: their story and share yours be- of our character and enable us to but one you know little about. First, be an avid reader and cause you may find that people grow into our full potential. But We’re just over three weeks into the new year and if we’ve carried critical thinker. Read books from aren’t so bad after all. first, we must sow the seeds. with us the same mind-set as we had in 2013, change won’t happen. various genres and subjects to ex- Like the conversation I had with pand the horizon of your mental the woman who’s a self-proclaimed

fnstaff 2013–2014 Word on the street... What’s your New Year’s Resolution? editor-in-chief | Emma Ellis circulation manager | Meghan Ostermueller 937-229-3892 art director | Meghan Ostermueller managing editor | Meredith Whelchel asst. art director | Grace Wolford asst. news editor | Sarah Devine multimedia editor | Scott Zingale a&e editor | CC Hutten asst. a&e editor | Katie Christoff opinions editor | Matthew Worsham photo editor | Ethan Klosterman asst. opinions editor | Connor Mabon chief photographer | Ian Moran sports editor | Steven Wright advertising manager | Mallory Martindale asst. sports editor | Chris Bendel 937-229-3813 “It was go to the Recplex more “My resolution is to stay ahead in “I actually didn’t set any because web editor | Melissa Shaffer asst. business manager | Kim Rossman often to workout, but coming my classes and not get behind.” I realized I never really follow copy editor | Kayleigh Fladung from the Darkside doesn’t make through with them after a week it easy.” or two.” shannon breslin Garrett Sargent Jenna kurz Junior Sophomore Sophomore Public Relations Computer Engineering Pre-Medicine Online at flyernews.com OPINIONS Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 11 Tech tips to try to improve academics

across a language barrier, online knowledge for history, science and ing times that work well for you, edited documents to each other. options have never been better. math. Most students are probably email the link to your group mem- Try the Google Drive mobile app as Check out Duolingo, which of- familiar with this site already, bers, and have them do the same. well – it has less functionality, but fers 100 percent free online lan- but I’d like to stress the About. It will present you with a list of it’s still good for last minute edits guage courses. By inviting (not com language sites, as I’ve always times when everyone is available or presentation practice on-the-go. requiring) its students to trans- found them especially helpful. to meet. Unfortunately, formatting text, late real web articles for outside Even better, though, is the Kahn If you can’t find a good time, or objects and photos can be finicky M atthew W orsham organizations, Duolingo generates Academy. Another non-profit, this you need to work together from a in these Google apps, so instead Asst. Opinions Editor revenue which it uses to support site offers awesome video lectures. distance or collaborate on a docu- try writing the content itself on- its current services and facilitate They are clear, concise and most ment with multiple people at once, line and then download it as a Mi- Today’s students grew up with the development of new language importantly free. You could prob- use Google Drive. This great appli- crosoft Office document to finish the Internet. We learned at a courses. ably take an entire calculus course cation has been around for a long formatting. Then, use the Track young age that the entirety of hu- Best of all, it plays like a game, from this site, but it’s also great time, but I’ve found that many stu- Changes feature in office to re- man knowledge was available to us and you can compete against your- for finding a refresher on a long- dents have never tried it. cord your edits and send it to your with a few clicks, and that the ‘net self or your friends as you go. So forgotten trigonometry topic. They Writing and editing reports and group members for final approval. can be a great resource for home- if you’re a Candy Crush junkie have something for every student, presentations online is so much These are only a few of the great work and studying in any subject. looking for a more productive out- from finance to art, and even have easier than emailing a document resources available to students on However, some websites are let for your time between classes, MCAT prep. back and forth, and you can com- the web, as a complete list could better than others. When it comes give this non-profit a chance. And All of this is great for individual ment on your group’s work and fill a book, but hopefully readers to using the Internet to become a yes, there is an app for it. work, but what about group study- chat in real time. You can also will have heard a few new names, more effective student, I highly I like to pair this resource with ing and projects? If you’ve ever share folders with photos and or have been reminded of some recommend the following services About.com, a web giant that con- had trouble finding a time when other files that you might need for old haunts, that will make them and applications. tains articles about everything everybody in a group is free, try your class work. more effective in class this semes- Electronic media has created in- under the sun. It’s a great source whenisgood.net. You don’t even If you’ve never tried these ter. Then again, it never hurts to credible opportunities for commu- of supplementary lessons for your have to create an account before Google services, you have no idea remember that you’ve already nicating with other people, and if classroom or online language you use their online scheduling what you’re missing, or how much bought the textbook. you’d like to learn to communicate courses and contains a wealth of tool. Just choose all of the meet- time you’ve wasted emailing half- Pop culture distracts from political issues

While the mass majority of Ameri- lifestyles that so many of us live. cans were busy picking sides and Take time to consider the bigger debating a traditional Southern- picture and ask the question, what er’s view on homosexuality, our is going on out in the real world? elected representatives were busy As a student and a worker, it’s passing the “National Defense hard for me to dive into what some Authorization Act for Fiscal Year would call “boring” or “grown up” 2014.” habits like reading the news; and C hris Z immer The most important part of the not just what’s on cable television. Columnist, Sophomore bill was the retention of the power By reading foreign news outlets to apprehend and detain Ameri- such as the BBC, der Spiegel and I had a lot of time on my hands cans indefinitely without probable Al Jazeera English, my eyes have over winter break. Despite work- cause and without the right to a opened to a larger view of what’s ing full time, recovering from the speedy trial. For a year our Con- really happening. infamous wisdom teeth extraction, stitutional rights have been taken In a time where we are a few and spending the holidays with the away and there has been little to clicks away on our computers, and family, I made sure I spent my free no outcry or protest. a few swipes on our smart phones time staying informed with local, Even worse, while thousands if from breaking news and endless national and international news. not millions of Americans were information, I hope all UD stu- There were plenty of headlines distracted by the loud jeers and dents, as well as everyone in this over the holiday that caught the at- cheers for their favorite football country, can make 2014 a year of tention of the public. For starters, teams during college bowl season, political awareness. Phil Robertson’s infamous com- the well-known German newspa- ments regarding homosexuality per der Spiegel made clear in its in his GQ interview almost led the coverage on the activities of the patriarch of the duck call tycoon National Security Agency that the family to be kicked off the show, agency swept up troves of person- though he did receive negative al information data belonging to feedback from a vast number of American citizens and hacked into people. While many bashed Rob- countless cellphones and comput- ertson, there were plenty of sup- ers during the peak days of Christ- porters behind him, his faith and mas shopping. values. I believe that as a whole, we cit- However, media outlets have izens of the United States should continued to make pop culture make it a “resolution” to not get headlines the only headlines. so caught up in the hectic and busy 12 Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 OPINIONS Online at flyernews.com Goals to keep in mind for your new year

are published everywhere from it’s also important. Keeping up the New York Times for students to make your own list or alter an personal blogs to major news sites with your classes will help prepare to pick up. existing list. Like everything else like the New York Times. you for more advanced courses in 3. Go somewhere new—Ideal- in life, a list of goals depends on The only list that might be pub- your major, expand your mind ly, accomplishing this goal would the person and there is no perfect lished more than New Year Reso- and, depending on what class it is, mean traveling to that country you solution for everyone. lutions are lists on how to keep will help you learn new skills or always wanted to visit or a new Although writing down goals those goals. That being said, it’s improve upon old ones. state or city you’ve never been to. can be helpful, by no means is it a always good to have some goals in 2. Keep up on current events— That being said, this doesn’t requirement. Keeping some goals S teven G oodman the back of your mind to work to- Whether it’s reading every page have to be a huge and costly adven- in the back of our minds can help Columnist, Sophomore ward, whether or not they are cre- of a newspaper or just scrolling ture. Going to a new place could be all of us improve who we are and ated around New Year’s Day. through the headlines on your trying that restaurant you always who we want to be. Ah, 2014. So, adding to the already satu- smartphone, it’s always nice to drive by or finding a new study These don’t have to be huge It’s now the beginning of a new rated amount of lists, despite be- have an idea of what’s going on in spot on campus. It’s always easier ideas to strive for immediately, in- year, new semester, new classes, ing a few weeks into 2014 already, the world. to start small and work your way stead come up with some smaller you get the picture. In addition to and in lieu of calling them “reso- There are many options for this up to traveling to an entirely new plans that will ultimately allow these three, what coincides with lutions” I present to you my list of one, nearly all of the major news location. you to reach your final goal. a new year are the notorious new suggested goals to keep in mind for outlets have smartphone apps and 4. Create your own list—It can year resolutions. this year and the future. websites including the New York be helpful to have some ideas to get Often times the Internet be- 1. Be diligent with classes— Times, CNN, Fox News, etc. Or, you started, but instead of taking comes saturated with lists of reso- OK, so this is probably an obvious if you are someone who prefers a goals verbatim from this list (or lutions that should be made and one, as well as a major cliché, but hard copy, UD has free copies of any other) it is always a good idea letters to the editor New look, same books School is more than just a degree

I don’t know about you, but I ab- underwater, ultimately rendered For 2014, my resolution is to get for a reason. Changing your major these things instead of studying? solutely love our new University of useless? How could the bookstore a life, not just a degree. is not a bad thing and neither is It didn’t make sense to lie in the Dayton Bookstore. provide students their much-needed I am not just paying 51,040 dol- dropping a class because you do grass just because it was a nice During the first week of January, textbooks? lars for a piece of paper from this not like it. day, but it hit me. much of the Midwest – Ohio includ- Fortunately, UD Bookstore of- institution. I am paying this money If you don’t work out all the My opinion on life is to live it ed – experienced what meteorolo- ficials’ were able to adapt to the to invest in myself and my life. time, it’s fine. If you decided to up. Seniors are graduating, while gists called a polar vortex, which situation and their effort was noth- College has been, so far, the stay up all night and argue with first years are just beginning, and is when vast swaths of artic air ing short of heroic. Supplies were most beautiful challenge that I friends over Ryan Gosling versus us sophomores are right in that creeps beyond the Canadian border moved to the UD Recplex, and neat- have ever experienced. It has not Leonardo DiCaprio instead of awkward stage of adulthood and and pushes deep into the American ly arranged for students in the in- been a challenge because of the studying for finals, that’s fine too. are still calling our mothers when plains causing extremely low tem- tramural courts. courses, battling time manage- Even if you dream more than our meal plans are out. peratures and icy conditions. With the advent of the “new” ment, or trying not to overdose on you sleep, as long as you are liv- The time is now people. Make It caused many pipes to burst, bookstore arrangement came an Bosco Sticks. The most beautiful ing your life, it’s fine. This is your every day count. Before you know resulting in water damage that af- added bonus. There is now an en- challenge is discovering myself. degree, your life at UD. Make it it, you’re graduating, so do you re- fected the UD Bookstore and its tire section of supplies, at least 3 I met myself for the first time in count. Do what your heart desires. ally want your only memories from supplies. three times as large as the old one. Dayton. I am getting to know what Even if that means no one else is UD to be in the library? With less than a week before The textbook section is so spa- I like, dislike, and what I can and doing it with you. It is about doing College is not called the best school started, UD bookstore offi- cious, that navigating aisle ways is cannot do. what makes you happy. years of your life because of the cials made “lemonade in the win- a breeze. And the lines are shorter Meeting someone for the first Luckily, I attend a school with junk food, late nights or free meals. ter” by adjusting the usual routine too because of the added cashiers time after 18 years, is slightly students who feel the same way I College is when you pick up your of textbook sales to accommodate for checking out. awkward, but I got the hang of it. do: students who stay up just for pen and start writing it. I am living the issue and move its operations Now, shopping at the UD book- A degree is just a piece of paper the free food during finals week, and enjoying every moment of it. to a more appropriate and still con- store is like going to a mall. You can compared to the memorable, price- students who have snowball fights venient location. work out and shop conveniently in less moments and experiences that at three in the morning, students With hundreds of students re- the same building. What will they I can have in my four years at the who will protest for Coke products turning to school and needing to think of next? University of Dayton. over Pepsi products, students who Kwynn townsend riley buy their textbooks for class, what I learned that the most beautiful I am lucky to call my community. VIC Bentley Sophormore could the bookstore do with the thing about mistakes is the lessons At first, I didn’t understand. Junior Communication damaged books and supplies lying and that everything truly happens Why would students choose to do Communication ourpolicy LOOK FOR MORE Flyer News is the student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton. It works to serve the campus community and offers a forum for opinion. The university makes no representations or warranties ARTICLES ONLINE AT regarding products or services advertised in Flyer News. Flyer News reserves the right to edit or reject FLYERNEWS.COM! all copy. Flyer News does not necessarily uphold or advocate the opinions in the columns, letters or cartoons appearing in the opinion pages. Send 50- to 600-word letters to the editor at editor@ udayton.edu. Submissions must include name, major, year and phone number. Online at flyernews.com SPORTS Thursday, Jan. 23, 2013 13 Women’s Tennis Meyer believes young squad on track for bright future nathan vicar ginia [University] team. We battled UD will look to improve its fun- Staff Writer them tough but came up short.” damentals of tennis and further de- UD this season is hoping to im- velop strategies based on what they The University of Dayton’s wom- prove after having two disappointing do well, according to Meyer. He said en’s tennis team opened spring play back-to-back years. one of the team’s main weaknesses against the University of Akron Sat- Dayton went 5-16 last season and right now is missing key members urday, Jan. 18, at the Flyer’s home 4-15 in 2012. Last season, UD finished due to injury, which limits its depth. court in the Five Seasons Sports 13th in the Atlantic 10 Conference One of the main strengths, he Club. and was knocked out of the A-10 said, is the team’s athleticism, which Akron spoiled the home opener by Women’s Tennis Championship by could help them in longer matches. winning 6-1. the University of Massachusetts. “Our girls have been working ex- UD went 0-3 during the doubles This season, UD is picked to finish tremely hard in the weight room and matches. The only close match was 11th in the A-10, but they’re hoping on the court,” Meyer said. senior Erin Filbrandt and freshmen to be overachievers and finish better Junior Sammi Hornbarger said Katie Shepherd’s 6-7 loss in a tie- than expected finish, Meyer said. the team is really excited about the breaker to Akron freshmen Caroline This year’s team is young. The season and is looking forward to Harpaintner and Marta Briega. Flyers only have two seniors, Claire playing some schools it hasn’t played In the singles matches, the sole McNulty and Filbrandt. Four wfresh- before. victor for UD was sophomore Carly men make up the nine-player roster, “We are focused and determined Peck, who defeated Akron sopho- leaving room for improvement. on having a winning record and are more Madison Cohen 6-1, 6-2 in the “I’m pretty hopeful for the season working hard on the court and in No. 3 position. Dayton lost two third- this year,” Filbrandt said. “We were the weight room to achieve that,” set tiebreakers in the No. 2 and 5 really strong my freshman year, but she said. “Saturday’s match was a spots after the match outcome had lost a lot of players, so we’ve been tough one. We had some really close been decided, which produced the rebuilding the past couple years and matches that could have gone either lopsided outcome against the Flyers. we finally are getting there. I think way, but we are just getting started Head coach Ryan Meyer spoke we have the potential to do really so hopefully we’ll keep improving as highly of Peck after her win. well this year.” the season goes on.” “She played the best match as Meyer said he expects the team to The Flyers look to bounce back a Flyer thus far.” Meyer said. “We keep improving and hopes to work next weekend, playing two matches played well but didn’t make the most toward getting this program to the at home on Friday, Jan 24., against of our opportunities. top of the A-10. Southern Illinois University Ed- “With that being said I was very “My players have been spending wardsville, and Sunday, Jan 26, happy with our effort and just need extra time doing individual work- against the University of Detroit Junior Sammi Hornbarger readies for her return shot during practice Oct. 11, 2011. to clean a few things up. Akron is a outs and Mercy. The University of Dayton women’s tennis team opened its season falling to the Uni- very strong team. They were coming it’s showing in their progression versity of Akron 6-1, Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Five Seasons Sports Club. COURTESY in hot after beating a good West Vir- as players,” Meyer said. OF UD ATHLETICS

atlantic 10 Conference STANDINGS (as of Tuesday, Jan. 21)

A-10 Women’s Basketball A-10 Men’s Basketball Upcoming Schedule

Pl Team Ovr A-10 Pl Team Ovr A-10 W-L W-L W-L W-L Men’s Basketball 1 Dayton 11-4 4-0 1 No. 19 SLU 17-2 4-0 1/25 Rhode Island 4pm Women’s Basketball 2 Duquesne 13-6 5-1 2 No. 13 UMass 16-1 3-0 1/29 St. Joe’s* 7pm 1/26 St. Joe’s 6pm 3 GW 13-5 4-1 3 La Salle 11-6 3-0

4 VCU 16-3 4-1 4 GW 15-3 3-1 Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis 5 Fordham 15-4 4-2 5 VCU 14-4 2-1 1/24 SIU-Edwardsville* 3pm 1/24 SIU-Edwardsville* 6pm 6 La Salle 9-9 4-2 6 St. Joe’s 12-5 2-1 Track and Field 7 St. Joe’s 14-4 3-2 7 Richmond 12-6 2-1 1/24-25 Gladstein Inv. 8 St. Bonnie 14-6 3-2 8 Dayton 13-5 1-2

9 Richmond 8-10 2-3 9 St. Bonnie 11-7 1-3

10 Rhode Island 6-12 1-4 10 Rhode Island 10-9 1-3

11 SLU 5-12 0-4 11 Duquesne 8-8 1-3

12 UMass 3-16 0-5 12 Fordham 7-10 0-4

13 Geo. Mason 6-13 0-6 13 Geo. Mason 7-11 0-4 *Home Game 14 Thursday, Jan. 23, 2013 S PORTS Online at flyernews.com Track and Field several new bests achieved in lexington Katie obear throwing her personal best of 16.02 each. Staff Writer and placing 13th overall. “I can tell each of the pole vault- On Saturday, several other Fly- ers is getting stronger and stronger The University of Dayton wom- ers captured new personal best re- as we go through the season,” Kriz- en’s track and field team had its cords. manic said. second meet of the indoor season Two senior distance runners in Francis said he hopes this con- at the Kentucky Invitational in Lex- Lizzie Gleason, who had the best tinues throughout the team’s ington, Ky., Friday, Jan. 17 through performance of the day and fin- schedule. Saturday, Jan. 18. ished first in the mile run at 4:58.59, “The pole vaulters are our stron- Only through their second meet the only runner under five minutes, gest event,” Francis said. “We are of the season, the Flyers are start- and Nicole Cargill, who finished also strong outdoors in the steeple ing with high ambitions and are fourth overall with a new personal chase.” looking to perform exceptionally best time of 5:04.62, set the pace for Dayton is an experienced squad. well in their indoor and outdoor UD. It is composed of 15 juniors and 13 seasons, according to senior pole “As a team, I think we did pretty seniors, but welcomes three tal- vaulter Hanna Krizmanic. well,” Cargill said. “We had a lot of ented freshmen this season in com- “I just feel like we all have been good performances, some we still bined eventer Adria Butler, and working really hard and will be need to work on. I think with all of distance runners Kathleen Keene happy where we end up at the end our hard work we can turn out to and Maggie Pryslak. of the season,” Krizmanic said. have a really good season.” “We are looking to our junior After placing in the top five at Sophomore sprinter and hurdler and senior class to lead the way the Atlantic 10 Conference champi- Jordan Hoffman set a new school and help the talented sophomores onship for the past few years, the and personal record, finishing in and freshmen to perform at high team looks to continue the trend 8.76 in the 60-meter dash prelimi- levels,” Francis said. this season. They have high ambi- nary round. The Flyers finished the Kentucky tions, according to head coach Ja- Dayton’s pole-vaulters have meet in ninth place out of 19-teams. son Francis. started out strong this season, “It was a good meet overall for “The goals are always to qualify with Krizmanic and junior Ash- us, with a lot of outstanding perfor- people for the NCAA’s, so that is ley DeMange earning the top two mances that led the way,” Francis what we are always working on marks in the first meet of the sea- said. from day one,” Francis said. son with scores of 3.80 and 3.65 me- Next weekend, the team will con- Senior distance runner Lizzie Gleason placed first in the mile at the Kentucky Invi- On the first night of events in ters. tinue its schedule at the Gladstein tational in Lexington, Ky., Friday, Jan. 17, through Saturday, Jan. 18. The UD track Kentucky, junior thrower Miranda In Lexington, Krizmanic and Invitational in Bloomington, Ind., and field team has six spring meets before it will compete at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Nelson was the only team repre- DeMange both earned the Flyers Friday, Jan. 24, through Saturday, Conference Championships, Feb. 22 and Feb. 23. COURTESY OF UD ATHLETICS sentative during the weight throw, marks in the top five at 3.75 meters Jan. 25. New Atlantic 10 contenders emerging, favorites still on top

nament. have the highest amount of mystery live up to them, going 6-6, but has had for the Rams this season, but they I have not seen things changing too surrounding them, playing tough a strong start to its conference sched- remain one of the top teams in the much at the top, but there has been against four of the top teams in the ule since with three straight wins. Se- country at forcing turnovers with plenty of shuffling in the middle of conference, and picking up an upset nior guard Tyreek Duren and junior their multiple high pressure, full the league so far. The following is my over Richmond. It’s hard to see SBU forward Jerrell Wright will dictate court presses. The half court offense predicted order of finish. Hopefully continuing to stay close as play wears how far the Explorers can get into isn’t as impressive, with the lack of this proves to be a nice primer for the on. the postseason. a go-to shooter and outside threat remainder of conference play as Feb- 9. Rhode Island. Freshman guard 5. Dayton. It’s no time for UD to being the team’s downfall in several steven wright ruary and March approach. E. C. Matthews has been a clone of panic yet. The team still has one of, if losses. Sports Editor Besides, there’s nothing like cre- senior guard Xavier Munford, which not the best offense in the A-10, which 2. Saint Louis. The defending About a fourth of the way into the ating a list to have another way for will be trouble for conference foes will win them a few games. The Fly- champions are the top rated A-10 Atlantic 10 Conference schedule, it is people to let you know you were in upcoming years. The Rams lack ers should continue to have success team in Ken Pomeroy’s rankings, now time to reassess how the teams wrong, right? a spark at the end of games to close on the road and set the highest mark and have the league’s best defense in the league stand up against one 13. George Mason. Welcome to things out, keeping them from being for wins away from UD Arena in yet again this season. Senior forward another. your new home, George Mason. It’s ranked higher. the Archie Miller era. However, the Dwayne Evans is the best forward in We have some good looks at the going to be tough in their first season 8. Saint Joseph’s. The Hawks league’s toughest home conference the league, and senior guard Jordair way each are building their postsea- in the A-10 to pick up any victories, whiffed on each of their big chances schedule still has GW, UMass, La Sal- Jett lives up to his name as a quick son resumes to this point, with the already missing out on a chance at for a marquee win outside of the le and Saint Joseph’s to get through, guard who is tough to stop at the University of Massachusetts, Saint the upset of the year at home over A-10, but it’s tough to count out head which does not leave room for many point. Their lack of offensive prowess Louis University and George Wash- UMass after giving a lead in the final coach Phil Martelli’s team. SJU is stumbling blocks. keeps them from the top spot. ington University looking like solid seconds. easily the dark horse pick right now. 4. George Washington. The Co- 1. Massachusetts. It should be no NCAA tournament competitors. 12. Fordham. Only getting one 7. Richmond. Quick guards in lonials have emerged as the sleeper surprise UMass looks like the best The A-10 could be looking at as chance against Duquesne and fall- a unique offense again define head from the beginning of the season, get- team in the A-10. The surprise is many as five teams making it to the ing, a lack of defense will plague coach Chris Mooney’s squad. There ting off to an 11-1 start. Fifth-year se- how dominant their play was in out big dance, with Virginia Common- Fordham to a sixth-straight season of are too many holes to be a contender nior guard Maurice Creek, a transfer of conference action. The Minute- wealth University and the University fewer than three wins in the league. for the top four, mainly in the lack of from Indiana University, has been the men get quality minutes from seven of Dayton as borderline teams to be 11. Duquesne. It only took them rebounding and free throw shooting, key GW missed last season on both players, but senior guard Chaz Wil- in the field of 68 right now. one game to match last year’s win to- despite its gaudy 92 percent perfor- sides of the ball. Already knocking liams makes them go and is the lead- At the start of the season, I picked tal in conference play. Another home mance against Dayton. off VCU at home, GW will get its true ing candidate for A-10 Player of the VCU to take the regular season crown contest with Mason should keep 6. La Salle. The toughest team to test during a four-game stretch to Year. Their schedule is back loaded and UMass to win the automatic them out of the gutter this season. judge in the A-10. With high expecta- close out February. though, with GW, VCU, Dayton and berth through the conference tour- 10. St. Bonaventure. The Bonnies tions at the start of the year, it did not 3. VCU. Havoc hasn’t come easy SLU among their last six opponents. Online at flyernews.com SPORTS Thursday, Jan. 23, 2013 15 Volleyball Horsmon back at UD for second run as head coach

keith raad east Conference Coach of the Year I left,” Horsmon said. “I think you Staff Writer in two of his four seasons. gauge your team, who you are, and His success continued in Day- what needs to happen and try to fit New volleyball head coach Tim ton. all of those pieces together rath- Horsmon returns to the University Four NCAA Tournament ap- er than trying to cram all those of Dayton after six seasons at the pearances and a program-best squares into circles and circles helm of women’s volleyball at the CSTV/AVCA Top 25 Coaches Poll into squares.” University of Maryland. ranking of No. 12, Horsmon was Coming from Maryland, Hor- Before Maryland, Horsmon donned the man who, according to smon has brought on one of his spent 2003 through 2007 as the Fly- UD Athletic Director Tim Wabler, Terrapin assistant coaches Audrey ers head coach. At Dayton, he led “…doesn’t just know our winning Ludwig. the Flyers to an 128-43 overall re- culture, he helped establish it.” “She’s incredibly intense, super cord, Atlantic 10 Conference Tour- For Horsmon, the return just driven, and extremely intelligent,” nament championships in four of feels right. Horsmon said. “She’s a spark his five seasons, and produced “You want to find a place that plug…She’s going to fit into this four consecutive A-10 Players of not only supports the program community and really enjoy it.” the Year. but is in an area or region where Evan Muys, a volunteer assis- The hire was announced by the volleyball is popular and strong – tant at Marquette University last university Dec. 18, 2013. His com- from the coaching to all other piec- season, joins Ludwig as the second petitive spirit could not be hin- es,” Horsmon said. “Dayton is one assistant coach, announced by UD dered in the hiring process. of those places. The culture here on Jan. 15. “I’m highly competitive,” Hor- is great. The community loves vol- “Evan was a real strong player smon said. “It’s one of the things leyball. There are great volleyball himself,” Horsmon said. “He’s go- that makes me and breaks me. players within three or four hours ing to be a really great fit and bal- My family sometimes looks at me of the university. The Midwest is ance for us. He’s young, hungry… sideways and says, ‘gosh that guy the best region in the country for and he’s going to have a long ca- wants to win at everything,’ so I’m volleyball.” reer in the game.” pretty intense.” Making a connection with his With the spring season to work In his first two head coaching new players is his biggest chal- with his team, Horsmon returns to positions, Horsmon’s competitive lenge, and he has been nothing but the Frericks Center. spirit has given him nothing but open to coaching the Flyers. The “once a Flyer, always a Fly- Tim Horsmon was named as the 10th head coach in the University of Dayton volleyball program’s history, Dec. 18, 2013, replacing outgoing coach Matt unprecedented success. “I think the timing is good,” er” mentality stuck. Affolder. It is the second time Horsmon is UD’s head coach, previously holding “I think when I got to Robert Horsmon said. “I have a pretty “I’ve been teased walking the position during the 2003-2007 seasons. COURTESY OF UD ATHLETICS Morris [University] I had no idea good idea of what it takes to be around campus with people ask- what I was doing, or what I was in successful here, but I want to learn ing me about my old Dayton gear,” for, or what college coaching was from them about their success and Horsmon said. “When I left there like,” Horsmon said. figure out how to make it work on were things I kept and things I got Eight years out of college from both ends.” rid of, but I kept my Dayton stuff.” Frostburg State University in Horsmon’s now fourth head Maryland, Horsmon took the head coaching position has given him coaching position at RMU in Pitts- the wherewithal to piece together burgh in 1999. Though humbled by the right kind of team. his inexperience, his confidence “I learned from those experienc- led them to a 42-2 overall record in es [at Maryland] and I’m a much conference play and he won North- better coach now than I was when 16 Thursday, Jan. 23, 2013 S PORTS Online at flyernews.com Women’s Basketball defense essential part of winning streak chris bendel against St. Bonaventure Univer- powered scoring attack. Asst. Sports Editor sity was Dayton’s last regular sea- The Flyers now have the sixth son conference loss. The team has highest scoring offense in the When the University of Dayton won 22 straight A-10 games and country with 87.1 points per game. women’s basketball team began once again finds itself in a familiar On a night where the scoring the season 2-4, perhaps the rest place atop the league standings. just wasn’t there, Jabir said he of the Atlantic 10 Conference Sitting at 4-0, UD is the only knew the defense would have to watched and began to wonder if team without a conference loss on make up some of the slack. the reigning champions had lost the season. “We can’t be in the situation the ability to dominate league play. Sophomore guard Amber Deane where shots aren’t falling and the Perhaps. said the winning streak has helped defense lags as well,” Jabir said. Before the team entered A-10 the team build its confidence after The game was a welcome defen- play on Wednesday, Jan. 8, a blow- a rough start, but UD’s mindset re- sive performance for Dayton, who out loss to Vanderbilt University mains the same. still has struggled on the defensive on Nov. 24, sandwiched between “We know that we need to end. two heartbreaking, last-second build after each win,” Deane said. As of Monday, Jan. 20, the team losses to Michigan State Univer- “There’s always something to is ranked 320th in the country sity and Central Michigan Univer- work on, something to build off of. in scoring defense, allowing 76.6 sity, produced a three-game losing We go in and we watch film and we points per game on the season. streak and dropped the Flyers out just keep on getting better.” Junior forward Ally Malott of the national ranking. Deane’s latest performances has credited the team’s rebounding In the midst of the losing streak, allowed Dayton to keep its current and defensive efforts with the vic- head coach Jim Jabir vowed to streak alive and earned herself tory against Fordham, however, continue to hold his team to a A-10 player of the week honors. where earlier in the season the of- championship-caliber standard. On Jan. 16, she scored 23 points fense had to score 80-plus points He understood the team needed to in a 90-69 victory over George just to keep the team in the game. improve defensively, cut down on Washington University, who also “They did a really good job of turnovers and increase production entered the game undefeated in slowing us down and keeping us from the team’s point guards to league play. With a team-high 15 out of our transition game,” Ma- even begin to approach that level. points against Fordham, Deane lott said. “We had to find another Now, Dayton has another kind helped lead the Flyers to a come- way to win. I think we showed a lot of streak going; one that has sent back victory after the team strug- of heart tonight.” Freshman center Saicha Grant-Allen (55) blocks a shot during a game against a new message to their conference gled on the offensive side of the Through four conference games, George Washington University, Jan. 16, at UD Arena. The University of Dayton opponents. ball. the Flyers have surrendered 64 women’s basketball team won 90-69, and is now 4-0 in Atlantic 10 Conference play and 11-4 overall this season. SAN KUMAR/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The Flyers will not fade and Deane’s effect on the Fordham points per game, well below its again are a force to be reckoned game stemmed not only from her season average of 76.6. during conference play, who has underestimating an opponent can with in the A-10. offensive output, but from her de- The team has also improved on assumed a large portion of point lead to damaging results. After a gutsy 73-64 victory over fensive intensity exhibited in the its assist-to-turnover ratio dur- guard duties for Jabir. Deane echoed her teammate’s Fordham University Sunday, Jan. second half. She noticeably was ing conference play, sitting at 1.37 Malott said she understands analysis of the conference oppo- 19, at UD Arena, the Flyers have flying after lose balls, and her where they averaged 1.02 during that as the team dives further into nents yet to come. rattled off nine straight wins, in- teammates responded with a suc- the season as a whole. A-10 play, finding other ways to “We play in a very, very tough cluding a perfect 4-0 record to be- cessful comeback win against a The difference has largely been win besides relying on their high- conference,” Deane said. “We gin their conference schedule. gritty opponent who made every due to junior guard Kelly Austria’s octane offense could prove critical, know every game is going to be a Feb. 11, 2012 in a 56-55 decision effort to slow down Dayton’s high- 3.75 assist-to-turnover margin especially in a conference where grind.” Flyers come back over Fordham to stay perfect in Atlantic 10

kyle janowicz 3-point range in the first half. half that he did before the game, most of the second half. Malott went on to credit the Staff Writer Fordham bounced back with including staying on Fordham’s A 3-point play off a layup and Fordham defense for holding back key shooting performances by se- shooters and preventing the Rams free throw by Deane gave the Fly- Dayton’s scoring and shooting. An exciting and tense afternoon nior guard Abigail Corning and from dictating the tempo of the ers a 55-54 lead with 4:24 left to go The Flyers are the sixth-highest for the University of Dayton wom- freshman guard Hannah Missry. game. in the game and gave Dayton the scoring team in the nation at 87.1 en’s basketball team against Ford- “They made us play their game, The Flyers came out in the sec- moment it needed to establish a points per game, but were held to ham University helped the team which is a credit to them,” head ond half playing defense more quicker pace of play. their second lowest scoring total extend its winning streak. coach Jim Jabir said. “They con- aggressively and looked to force Junior forward Ally Malott of the season. Dayton took down the Rams 73- trolled the tempo and the shot more turnovers as the team’s played a huge role in the final min- Jabir said that while Dayton did 64 Sunday, Jan. 19, at UD Arena for clock.” three main guards, junior Andrea utes of the game scoring 12 points not necessarily earn style points its ninth win in a row. Although Fordham continued Hoover, and sophomores Kelley in four and a half minutes, includ- with its win on Sunday, it was a What looked to be a hot start its hot shooting, Dayton went into Austria and Amber Deane, all ing back-to-back 3-pointers, the relief that they were able to beat for the Flyers became an adverse the half trailing by only a point at came up with steals. latter giving Dayton a 5-point lead Fordham playing the way they did struggle early in the game. 39-38, thanks to strong inside play Deane said she felt the Flyers with a little more than two min- in the first half. Sophomore guard Amber Deane from senior center Cassie Sant and played the second half with a more utes remaining. Fordham would Dayton looked to stay unde- started the game scoring six sophomore center Jodie Cornelie- assertive mindset on defense, cred- get no closer down the stretch. feated in the A-10 when it faced straight points for the Flyers. As Sigmundova, who had 10 and 12 iting her teammates with inspiring “Coach Jabir, since my fresh- off against the University of Mas- Dayton started to get comfortable, points at the half, respectively. each other to play tougher defense. man year, has been telling me sachusetts Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the Rams fought back from behind Jabir said that he emphasized Even as Dayton marched back, whenever I have the ball, if you’re Amherst, Mass. the arc, shooting 88 percent from the same things going into the the Rams continued to respond for open shoot it,” Malott said.

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