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FLYER NEWS, VOL. 66 NO. 1 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON HEY HEY HEY GRAB THIS PAPER AND TALK ABOUT IT A LETTER FROM THE EDITORS Hello, thank you, and welcome to the first issue of Flyer News in the urday rebellion, or viral-friendly Tweets, or privately laughed at groupchat year of 2018-2019. Not much has changed, but everything’s still changing. So threads, you will have lots of fun, but nothing will change. Or, if you’re already it goes. involved, involve us. If you have something to say that could help UD, give it Kaitlin and I are humbly taking over production of UD’s school news- the respect it deserves; the community needs it. Let’s hear it, and let’s make paper with one goal in mind: to help further develop Flyer News into a legit- sure it’s heard. imate, active, and honest voice for the UD community. I know that may not You can make sure the UD you love is protected, or the UD you en- sound totally new here but I think it could be very useful, this year in particu- vision becomes reality, you just have to get it out there. We all have hopes, lar, to recognize the value an active school newspaper can have on a college fears, and genuine care for the place UD is and will become; don’t let those campus. sit dormant past graduation. They matter. This place is changing. It always has, and it always will. This is good. Pick up the paper, quote tweet our articles, roast us with rebuttals. Change is nearly always good, synonymous with growth. However the evo- Use us, we are here for you. Help Flyer News become an active ongoing lution an institution undergoes must be curated, and cared for in part by the conversation that truly represents who we, the University of Dayton students very people that it is meant to serve: that’s us, the community. in the year 2018, are. One of the most effective tools a body of governed people can use to Start talking ya’ll, start talking loud. help guide their institution’s change and evolution is a strong public voice in Go ‘Yers media. If you attempt to get your message across via drunken acts of Sat- Peter Kolb//Kaitlin Gawkins 2 NEWS 3 FLYER NEWS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 NEWS FLYER NEWS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 UD BUSINESS Happenings in Dayton

STUDENTS What? Ren Fest 2018 What? Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits When? Sept. 1 - Oct. 28; Saturdays, Sundays and Labor When? Until Sept. 16 “MAKE BANK” Day Monday 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Where? Dayton Art Institute - 456 Belmonte Park N, Day- Where? 10542 East State Route 73, Waynesville, OH 45068 ton, OH 45405 (10 min. from UD) AT CHINESE (40 min. from UD) Website: http://www.daytonartinstitute.org/event/art/ex- Other: Tickets are BOGO Labor Day Weekend hibitions/current-exhibitions/yousuf-karsh-american-por- ENTREPENURIAL For more information/buy tickets visit https://www.ren- traits festival.com COMPETITION What? Annual Egyptian Festival EMMA KAPP What? Beth Holyoke’s Refugee Series When? Friday, Sept. 7 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8 10 Contributing Writer When? Sept. 7 - Dec. 22 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 9 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. “What did you do last summer?” This age-old ques- Where? The Dilgard Nelson Gallery at Rosewood Arts Where? St. Mina and St. Abanoub Church - 1531 King tion has been used to jumpstart many conversations and serves as a popular first day of school icebreak- Centre - 2655 Olson Drive, Kettering, OH 45420 (15 min. Richard Parkway, Miamisburg, OH 45342 (20 min. from er. For Mike Sundermeier and Nicholas West, it’s the from UD) UD) first line of an enthralling tale that begins at UD and Top. Sundermeier (left) and West (right) compete in the China-US Young Maker Competition. ends, for now, in Beijing. Bottom. The business duo celebrate their win. Photos courtesy of Nick West. Other: Free and open to the public Website: http://www.stminastabanoub.org/ . The juniors traveled to Suzhou, China to compete ted their plan. After being selected to represent UD, nesses. Website: https://www.playkettering.org/rosewood-arts- in the China-US Young Maker Competition with their the duo traveled to Suzhou to compete in the region- Reflecting on their experiences so far, Sunder- centre-home/ What? Springboro Oktoberfest project, Guiding Angel Directions. Their project tied al round. Most of the other teams they were compet- meier and West agreed they would not have been suc- for second place in the regional round, which earned ing against were from the Suzhou area. cessful without some help along the way. When? Friday, Sept. 7 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8 11 them a spot in the final competition in Beijing. Neither Sundermeier nor West had been abroad “We’ve learned how important it is to take in- What? Dayton Greek Festival a.m. - 11 p.m. “We really had no expectations going into the before, so both had to adjust to the culture shock. put from others,” West said. “When you’re running a competition,” West said. “We were really excited to “It was definitely interesting,” West remarked. business, you have to be flexible and open to change.” When? Friday, Sept. 7 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (free Friday until Where? Springboro United Church of Christ - 5 West Mill do so well, though.” “We were only in Suzhou for three days during the The duo also advises people interested in start- 5 p.m.), Saturday, Sept. 8 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 9, St., Springboro, OH 45066 (20 min. from UD) regional round. Not only did we need to adjust to the ing a business to stay hungry for success and 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Website: http://www.oktoberfestspringboro.org/ “I SAW WHAT HAPPENED TO new culture, but we also had to focus on our project always set goals.“Surround yourself with people who and our pitch.” share that same hunger for success as you do,” Sun- Where? Annunciation Church - 500 Belmonte Park North, MY FRIEND, AND I JUST The first day of the competition gave teams the dermeier said. “That work ethic and mentality will Dayton, OH 45405 (10 min. from UD) What? “Dreamgirls” chance to refine the details of their projects. Since keep you going.” REALLY WANTED TO MAKE A Sundermeier and West pre-developed the app for Sundermeier and West are excited for the future Other: $2 for adults, free parking and shuttle When? Aug. 31 to Sept. 9 Guiding Angel Directions, they had the whole day of Guiding Angel Directions, and the campus com- Where? Beavercreek Community Theatre - 3868 Day- CHANGE... THE IDEA OF to work on their presentation. On the second day of Website: https://www.daytongreekfestival.com/ munity looks forward to continue supporting this dy- ton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, OH 45432 (10 min. from DEVELOPING A PRODUCT competition, teams were given two minutes to pres- namic project. ent their project to a panel of judges. UD) THAT COULD POTENTIALLY Those who advanced to the round on the third day were given five minutes to present their projects to a Website: http://bctheatre.org/ HELP A LOT OF PEOPLE full auditorium. The two agreed this was the most intimidating part. “We just had to go out EXCITED ME.” there and give it our best,” West said. Their best proved to be enough for the team to Guiding Angel Directions is an app that gives the tie for second place and win 80,000 yuan for their safest route to any given location. Sundermeier came project, which is about $10,000. They also were in- up with the idea after one of his friends was mugged vited to spend a week in Beijing for the final round while walking home at night. of competition. According to the China-US Young “I saw what happened to my friend, and I just Maker Competition official site, only about 60 teams really wanted to make a change,” Sundermeier said. were invited to this round. “The idea of developing a product that could poten- Although Sundermeier and West did not make it tially help a lot of people excited me.” far in the final round, they still learned so much and Sundermeier, an entrepreneurship major, wrote a had the experience of a lifetime. The connections business plan and started thinking about the logistics they made will help their company succeed in the Your Dayton Bucket List of his new company. In the process, he realized he future. What? Butterfly House needed the help of someone who could express his “We’re already in talks with someone from Goo- When? Until OCt. 31; 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. ideas in exciting and creative ways. Sundermeier then gle,” Sundermeier shared. “We’re hoping to move Where? Cox Arboretum MetroPark - 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton, enlisted the help of his friend and roommate, West, forward with them, or we could just be a stand-alone a marketing major. OH 45449 (20 min. from U.D.) Graphic courtesy of Jess Burnham, staff graphic designer. company.” Phone Number: 937-275-7275 “This whole process has been more fun because The team is looking to add more members with we know each other so well,” Sundermeier said. “We technological programming experience to help con- Website: https://www.metroparks.org/butterfly-house/ have a similar hunger for success, and we comple- tinue their momentum. Blurb: This natural site hosts a wide-variety of butterflies all native to ment each other’s skills.” Guiding Angel Directions is entering the business Ohio. Seems like a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends, Sundermeier and West found out about the com- world at a prime time. According to CNBC, the eco- or maybe a special friend. Ideal locale for Instagram photos, no doubt. petition through the School of Business and submit- nomic climate is extremely positive for small busi- 4 NEWS NEWS 5 FLYER NEWS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 FLYER NEWS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 STUDENT LEADERS REACT TO TRUMP’S SUPREME COURT NOMINEE STUDENTS SPEND SUMMER IN MALAWI FOR HUMAN RIGHTS RESEARCH GRACE JAMES nior John Gomez, president of ination because they believe Ka- opinion of Kavanaugh is his ar- GRACE JAMES Contributing Writer College Republicans here at UD, vanaugh aligns with their values. gument that Congress should Contributing Writer major, researched the use of social media and tech- Even though the students faced challenges, they all also had a positive response. Victoria Karutz from Flyers enact a law that prevents a sit- This summer five UD students spent nine weeks nology by Malawian youth. were able to embrace and learn about the Malawian “Judge Kavanaugh’s judicial for Life, UD’s pro-life club, is ting U.S. president from being On July 9, President Donald in Malawi to conduct research on a variety of human Mazza, a senior political science major, looked culture, while connecting with the people of Malawi. record shows he is someone optimistic. “I have every hope investigated while in office,” into gender equality in Malawi, and more specifically “Everyone there was extremely friendly and wel- Trump announced his nomi- rights topics; each student worked on an individu- who will interpret the Constitu- that Brett Kavanaugh will stand she said. the role men and boys can play in the empowerment coming,” Mazza said. nation of Brett Kavanaugh to al research project that was chosen based on needs tion as it was originally written, up for the right to life of each To clarify, Kavanaugh’s writ- of women. “Their name of ‘The Warm Heart of Africa’ the Supreme Court. This deci- within the community. protecting the rights and prin- human person,” she said. ings have strongly implied he “I’ve always had a passion for women’s empow- proved to be very true in my experience,” Donovan sion came in the wake of Justice The trip is part of a year-long program where ciples this nation was founded Another widely-discussed does not believe a sitting pres- erment and believe in the importance in the inclu- added. Anthony Kennedy’s retirement, students prepare with a mini course in the spring, on,” he remarked. topic has been how the po- ident can be indicted. There’s travel and perform research in the summer and com- sion of everyone, both men and women in order to For Mazza, the landscape stuck out to her the who had served on the Supreme On the other side of the tential new court will react to currently a rift in legal circles pile their results in the fall. fully achieve gender equality,” she said. most throughout the trip. Court for 30 years. aisle, Democrats are concerned the Mueller investigation into regarding this question. The program is facilitated by Determined to Each of the UD students partnered with a Mala- “Every sunrise was more beautiful than the last, Kavanaugh is being hailed Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavenaugh. wian college student from the University of Living- and I have never seen more stars in my entire life,” about how this potential conser- the Trump campaign’s alleged While both sides have very Photo taken from Wikipedia Commons. Develop (D2D), an organization founded in 2009 as an “establishment” pick, ac- stonia to conduct both quantitative and qualitative she said. vative Supreme Court could af- ties with Russia. Junior Maggie different opinions of Judge Ka- by UD alum Matt Maroon (‘06) to assist the people cording to ABC News, with a research. They interviewed locals in the community As for the results of the research, they will be fect existing and future rulings. Ward from Mock Trial noted vanaugh, Republicans and Dem- When Kavanaugh accepted his of Malawi, a country in Southeast Africa. The mis- solid conservative background and recorded surveys to gather their data. determined this fall in an independent study course. Junior and UD College Demo- this subject could be influenced ocrats hope he will serve on the nomination, he summed up his sion of D2D is to empower the people of Malawi to throughout his history as a When they first arrived in Malawi, the students After the trip was completed, the students left crats president, Thomas Pedrot- by Kavanaugh’s nomination go- Supreme Court in an objective judicial philosophy in one sim- implement long-lasting, community-driven solutions judge. He went to Yale for both that promote human rights and advancement. had to adapt to the Malawian culture. with not only new information about their fields, ti, worries the nomination “will ing forward. and non-partisan way. ple sentence: “A judge must be his undergraduate and law de- Four of the students who recently returned from “A struggle I faced was the language barrier you but a new community as well. As Cadman put it, “I likely lead to the rolling back of “Because this type of issue “Even though Supreme independent and must interpret grees and worked as a clerk for Malawi are Lauren Breitenstein, Maggie Cadman, would encounter with different people,” Cadman think what stands out the most with me is that I now have many key protections for Amer- has no established precedent, Court justices are appointed by the law, not make the law.” Justice Kennedy from 1993 to Hannah Donovan and Elizabeth Mazza. They all are said. a second family 8,000 miles away.” icans including the rights of this is something a more con- the president, they are distin- As to how, or if, this phi- 1994. He was later appointed to upperclassmen and have majors ranging from human Breitenstein faced the same issue. “I tried my women, the LGBTQ+ commu- servative justice could influ- guished individuals and are not losophy will translate onto the the federal bench by President rights studies to political science. best to learn a little Tumbuka, which was the lan- Determined to Develop also sponsors a student club on UD’s nity, and others.” ence,” she said. the president’s pawns or hench- Supreme Court bench, only guage spoken in the area,” she said. “I eventually campus. Research topics studied by past students in Malawi George W. Bush in 2006. A broad range of research was conducted on A key issue that has been President of Feminists Unit- men,” Gomez noted. time will tell. Kavanaugh now got a few phrases down, but that was definitely the are available on UD’s website. Applications for the Summer This nomination has been topics such as gender equality, technology and ed- discussed since the nomination ed, junior Bailey Johnson, is es- Ward echoed this sentiment. faces an upcoming public Sen- hardest thing for me.” 2019 Malawi practicum cohort will be available during the highly praised by leading Re- ucation. is Roe v. Wade, the 1973 court pecially worried about how this “A lot of decisions made by ate hearing set to begin on Sept. Fall 2018 semester. publicans, Fox News reported, Breitenstein, a senior human rights major, re- decision that legalized abortion could disrupt the Mueller inves- courts prioritize judicial prece- 4 and needs at least 51 votes including Mitch McConnell, searched the effectiveness of a girls’ empowerment nationwide. Many pro-life indi- tigation. dence over political ideology.” to become the 114th judge to program called Girls Club, which works with girls Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush. Se- “I THINK WHAT STANDS OUT viduals are happy with the nom- “I think the most dangerous serve on the Supreme Court. from fifth to twelfth grade. “I talked to girls of all ages and asked them what THE MOST WITH ME IS THAT they liked and disliked, and what, if anything, could be changed,” she said. I NOW HAVE A SECOND Junior human rights major Cadman researched FAMILY 8,000 MILES AWAY” RATES OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT ON THE DECLINE formal technical education in the Chilumba, Malawi DOMINIC ORTENZO area, while Donovan, a senior international studies International Affairs Columnist Council on Education, disagree, saying this is an unfortu- At U.S. colleges and universities, the number of interna- nate turn of events, because other nations will collect all of tional students applying and enrolling is declining. As a re- “DUE TO THE DRAWBACK OF the potential the U.S. turns away. sult, these institutions have been forced to make budget The big question on the minds of U.S. institutions is cuts, which adversely affect American students. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, who or what to blame. Some believe the election of Pres- Studies done by the Council of Graduate Schools be- HOWEVER, THESE ident Donald Trump is the cause because of his rhetoric tween 2016 and 2017 have suggested the number of in- and executive actions. For instance, one of Trump’s first ternational students applying to American universities has COLLEGE’S YEARLY executive orders was a travel ban on seven countries. Ac- declined by three percent. The same study also showed the cording to the Wall Street Journal, in 2017, the Trump ad- amount of those international students who decide to en- BUDGETS HAVE ALREADY ministration issued 17 percent fewer student visas than the roll also dropped by one percent. While it may not seem year before, which already was 40 percent less than what like much, a one percent drop in international students TAKEN HITS, IN TURN was issued in 2015. The Trump administration has not of- enrolling in American institutions is considerable because AFFECTING EACH ficially capped student visas, but students applying are put international students usually pay full-freight for their edu- through a lot of scrutiny. cation. That’s right, every penny. No scholarships, nothing. INSTITUTE’S PROGRAMS In addition to the Trump administration, other factors In 2016, data from the Chamber of Congress showed that may be warding off international students include, but international students contributed $9 billion dollars to the AND RESOURCES.” are not limited to, a lack of assistance from their own home U.S. economy. As of the last application cycle, internation- governments or competition among English-speaking uni- al students contribute $39 billion to the yearly revenue of redirected from the U.S. to other countries in competition versities worldwide. Another example is how the rupee, In- U.S. institutions. International students can provide money for best education. Even nations not so educationally com- dia’s currency, is affecting prospective international Indian at a school where there may be budget shortfalls. Due to petitive, like China, have been running off with the U.S.’ students. Its value has declined, making international edu- the drawback of international students, however, these col- leftovers. cation more expensive. lege’s yearly budgets have already taken hits, in turn, affect- However, this does hold an advantage for domestic As U.S. universities work around budgetary shortfalls, ing each institute’s programs and resources. workers in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering it will be interesting to see if a decline in international stu- One example of this is Wright State University, UD’s and math majors). For more than a decade, the U.S. has dents continues to hurt the college experience of American neighboring college. The New York Times reported the built a successful Optional Practical Training (OPT) pro- students, or if there will be unexpected benefits. But in the school lost its tuba and french horn professors due to a gram for international students in these fields seeking work meantime, it shows how the president’s rhetoric or value decline in international admission. Additionally, a lack of post academia. Asian students particularly received the of a foreign country’s currency can affect even the slightest international students lowers the diversity on campus. The most approvals by U.S. companies between 2004 and 2016. things, like the ability of Wright State students to study the diversity could be important for graduating students who With the down flux of international students, more op- tuba or french horn. may join the growing global workforce. portunities could open up for Americans. Still, some like Left. The 2018 Malawi Practicuum: Lauren Breitenstein, Maggie Cadman, Elizabeth Mazza, Hannah Currently, the fluctuation of international students has Brad Farnsworth, the Vice President of the American Donovan and Morgan Langford. Right. Cohort explores Malawi. Photos provided by Lauren Breiten- 6 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 7 FLYER NEWS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 FLYER NEWS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 SOME DON’T LIKE THE CHANGES TO THE OSCARS; I DISAGREE

SEAN NEWHOUSE appeal. While the scientific term ing to use “Black Panther,” one won Best Picture. I see no rea- A SUMMER ON “next to no one” can be used to of 2018’s biggest hits. son why “Black Panther” can’t News Section Editor describe how many people saw “Black Panther” doesn’t need be nominated for Best Popular last year’s Best Picture winner an Oscar. It’s made $476 trillion Film and also Best Picture. (That THE BORDER OF I love the Oscars. Actually, “The Shape of Water,” it can be (that obviously is a made up being said, I don’t believe “Black I really love the Oscars. In fact, assumed more people would be number). However, that doesn’t Panther” deserves a nomination. since 2014 I’ve correctly guessed interested in watching the Os- mean it doesn’t deserve recogni- Although, I would like to see Mi- 71.7 percent of winners at the cars if movies like “Star Wars,” tion. There’s a big difference be- chael B. Jordan recognized for VOYAGEUR NATIONAL PARK annual award ceremony honor- “The Avengers” and “Harry Pot- tween blockbusters like “Black his performance as Erik Kill- ing the best in cinema. ter” were nominated. Panther,” “Wonder Woman” monger, Marvel’s most complex So when the Academy of Conversely, it’s not terribly and “Skyfall” versus “Twilight,” antagonist to date.) MELODY CONRAD Ministry Outreach Cruising in on a Motion Picture Arts and Scienc- uncommon for popular movies “Spider-Man 3” and “Trans- For instance, movies nom- Assistant A&E Editor Ministry outreach is the en- Pontoon es (the organization that spon- to win Best Picture. “The Lord formers.” By giving studios an inated for Best Animated Film tire reason I came up to Voya- Little Big Town would be sors the Oscars) announced on of the Rings: Return of the extra incentive to produce mov- and Best Foreign Language Film Wonder and creation anew, He stands geur National Park, and I soon proud of me; I learned how Aug. 8 what I considered to be King” and “Titanic” are two ex- ies that can be quality and pop- also can be nominated for Best at the edge of the earth, telling the discovered the area has so much to drive a behemoth bucket of I Wear Many greatly-needed reforms to the amples of films that have been ular through an award to honor Picture. “Toy Story 3” and the water where to stop and the land to to offer. I’m a member of A bolts this summer. After avoid- Hats ceremony, I was shocked by the blockbusters and Best Picture them, the Oscars has an oppor- Italian movie “Life Is Beautiful” begin. Christian Ministry in the Na- ing getting behind the wheel Literally and fig- backlash that occurred. winners. tunity to positively influence the both won in the aforementioned Late one midsummer night, tional Parks, an organization of any boat for over a month, uratively. I’ve found that There are three changes the Some have claimed the new film industry. categories and were nominated the Big Dipper shining above, I that places college-age students I discovered I was running out baseball caps are a cool addition Academy is implementing: cre- award is a poor attempt by the Additionally, the creation of for Best Picture. wound my way through a hidden in over 40 national parks across of time when my family decided to any outfit and wore quite a ating a new award for outstand- Academy to increase its diversity. the award for Best Popular Film Lastly, the Academy and film trail, stepping over stones and the country. I worked alongside to come visit our lodge. After few while working, but I also Adventure Abounds ing achievement in popular film, For years, people have criticized likely is a play by the Academy industry at large needs to be landing on soft pine needles. My three other students hosting begging my co-worker Ryan for had plenty of jobs to do at Pine “Boo-ya!” Johnny hollered shortening the telecast to three the entertainment body for its to increase its appeal. So what? more inclusive. If “Black Pan- footfalls broke the silence of the a weekly Sunday-night service a quick lesson, we headed over Point Lodge. Not only was I a as I landed a five-inch small- hours and setting an earlier disproportionate white and male The Oscars have a tendency to ther,” “Crazy Rich Asians” or night air, save for the solemn call and rotating responsibilities of to the dock where Old Blue (a housekeeper cleaning cabins and mouth bass. It was nothing airdate for the 2020 Academy membership and for failing to be a bit elitist. Yes, “Phantom “Ocean’s 8” were to win an Os- of a loon across the still water. choosing music, responsive read- befitting name) sat prominently, folding sheets, but I also worked major, but still my first fish I’d Awards. Most of the backlash nominate enough non-white in- Thread,” which was nominated car that would help the cause of I held a hammock in one hand, ings and delivering the message. a floating shell from his glory as a bartender in the lodge, dab- caught throughout the summer. has been focused on the new dividuals for the Oscars. for Best Picture in 2017, featured minorities and women in Holly- a blanket in the other. Arriving That was my favorite kind of days. The flooring was ripped bled as a chef making dinner for I begged for a photo and he award – best popular film. If movies featuring diverse remarkable acting, stellar direct- wood and in the Academy. at my favorite point, I chose public speaking! and torn, the seat one solid jolt the staff, delivered pizzas and scratched his salt-and-pepper Critics of the award attack casts like “Star Trek” and “Fast ing and haunting music. It also This year, when Oscar season two oak trees, assembled my We also coordinated and ran away from rusting off its perch. was part of the dock staff on beard before taking a long drag it on multiple fronts. Some don’t and the Furious” were to be was an incredible bore to watch. rolls around, I’m going to be es- bed, and settled in for a peace- Vacation Bible School (VBS) for The gas gauge permanently read occasion. I can tie up a fishing and letting out a plume of nic- understand the point of it. For nominated for Best Popular Film “Black Panther” featured re- pecially excited. Maybe “Aveng- ful night under a canopy of trees the community, spending time empty, so knowing if I would boat, sort trash, gas up boats, otine. instance, the Oscars are used to instead of Best Picture, Os- markable acting, stellar directing ers: Infinity War” will be hon- and stars. getting to know the children make it to any destination in- and identify popular fish found “Well yeah, you caught a fish, highlight films that, in many cas- car critics say it’s a way for the and managed to do it in a mar- ored for seamlessly intertwining And that was when the low and teaching them about Jesus. volved prayers and shoving a in the nearby waters, but if you but that’s barely anything!” A es, don’t otherwise receive pub- Academy to seem like it’s being ketable package. Why shouldn’t multiple plots into one cohesive hum began. First a faint whis- During VBS I spearheaded the broken fishing pole into the gas ask me to work a cash register fisher through-and-through, my licity. In contrast, a multi-billion more progressive without actual- it compete against other movies storyline. Perhaps “Deadpool 2” per, it rose into a chorus as the crafts station, teaching the kids tank to check the fuel level. or make a bonfire, I can do that catch was a mere appetizer for dollar franchise doesn’t need to ly implementing any substantive that managed to perform the will be recognized for its raun- beating of little mosquito wings how to make suncatchers and After hopping on the boat, too. his insatiable appetite for fish. win a prestigious award for it to reforms. same feat? chy originality. “Black Panther” circled around me. Then, like friendship bracelets. jerking out of the dock, and “Kid, you have low expecta- receive recognition. As can be guessed from the As was previously mentioned, could earn distinction for its cul- kamikazes, they came after me driving around for a few min- tions,” he laughed. Others oppose it because headline, I mostly disagree with some critics are confused by the tural significance. The point is, relentlessly, biting my face, utes; Ryan announced we would “And high hopes,” I finished they think it’s a lazy way for the these criticisms. To illustrate my Photo Courtesy of Slate.com decision because financially suc- I’m going to be interested – and arms and legs. They practice docking for the remain- for him. Academy to broaden the Oscars’ opposing point of view, I’m go- cessful movies can win and have predictably more viewers will be bit through blanket, der of the time. As you can imag- And that was the through hammock ine, I was less than thrilled. mantra for my sum- and through Old Blue collided with mer. Hiking through jacket. 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ROSE RUCOBA Photo Courtesy of www.lutyensrubinstein.co.uk CREATIVITY Staff Writer Fresh Prints really wanted a presence on UD’s Of all the beach reads I enjoyed this summer, there is anyone in any social setting. Those looking to read a book that is light campus. They sought out Zeller to run the business one that made me think a little harder than any Nicholas In an age of #BlackLivesMatter, Islamophobia, and in page numbers, but more meaty in mean- because of her professional achievements and ability Sparks book ever could: Angie Thomas’ #1 New York “Make America Great Again,” where some forms of rac- ing will love Angie Thomas’ The Hate U to connect with others. UD has the large Greek pres- Times Bestseller, The Hate U Give. ism are indeed headliners in the news, the kind of hate Give, as it captivates, exhilarates, and, ence and so many clubs that Fresh Prints could help The story follows Starr Carter, an African-Amer- that Hailey spews in The Hate U Give has the ability to hopefully, motivates all those who to get more creative with their clothing. Zeller added, ican teenage girl, who moves between two worlds— resonate with young readers in a different way because it read it to rethink what it means “there are flags and sheet signs all over the place, we’re a Garden Heights, the impoverished neighborhood she is the kind of racism they experience at school, on the to use one’s voice, for good very visual campus.” lives in, and Williamson Prep, the fancy school she at- field, and even in their friend groups. or for bad, in America to- This school has the potential to benefit from a business tends. Thomas’ book offers a reliable and somewhat refresh- day. like Fresh Prints, but Zeller is prepared to put in the work nec- Everything comes crashing down, though, when she ing narrator through which to portray this experience of essary to make the business thrive on campus. She stated she is, “all witnesses the deadly shooting of her childhood friend, hate. Photo Courtesy about the challenge and working hard, and is already starting to see Khalil. Through Starr’s eyes, readers get both a view of rac- of Kaylee Zeller results and positive responses from the clients she has worked with.” When Khalil’s story makes the headlines, anger ism on a large scale and on a small scale, giving them a Since coming back to school, Zeller has already connected with boils in Starr’s community and everyone, even stu- perspective from someone the world rarely hears from in students to curate new, fun, and creative designs. Fresh Prints gives dents at Williamson Prep, take sides over the shoot- such instances, a teenage black girl. CHEY WARD one the option to be as involved with the designs as one wishes–Fly- ing. With Starr, even if they are not black themselves, A&E Editor ers can simply come up with a theme that they want or sketch out Trapped between what is right and what is easy, Starr young audiences can relate to the discomfort, embar- an entire design. No matter which option a person chooses, Zeller struggles to decide if telling her side of the story is worth rassment, and hurt that comes with experiencing hate People are constantly marketing themselves with their clothing. and the rest of the Fresh Prints team ensure that their customers get the risk. from someone like Hailey. What one wears is the first thing that others see and it gives insight to exactly what they want. Thomas’ book, unlike other Young Adult novels People like Hailey, unfortunately, are all over one’s personality. Students at the university are no exception to this Zeller explained that professional designers will create the designs covering hot topic issues, does not water down its sub- –in high schools, offices, theaters, malls, and idea–sports teams, fraternities, and clubs all wear apparel featuring and send them to the client for review. “Fresh Prints customers get ject matter for audiences. It is blunt and brutally honest college campuses. their team name or letters in order to tell others what they are a part unlimited ‘proofs’ or drafts of the product so there is no doubt you’ll through and through. Thomas, however, aims to give a of and what is important to them. get the perfect shirt,” she stated. Thomas excels particularly well in this way through her voice to those dealing with such an Fresh Prints is a new business on campus that offers students Ultimately, this business should give student groups more options portrayal of the character Hailey Grant, one of Starr’s issue, while also allowing audi- the opportunity to customize their clothing. Kaylee Zeller, a Junior as they choose what they would like to wear. Whether it be a group best friends at Williamson Prep. ences to enjoy a story that is Marketing Major is bringing the business to campus with hopes that of friends wanting matching shirts for a fun night out or a Sorority The two girls have been best friends and basketball just as entertaining and it will bring UD’s community even closer together. needing apparel for some of their biggest organized events, Fresh teammates since they were little, but when high school heartwarming as it is This relatively new business offers more than online customizable Prints has what students need. starts, Hailey begins to slowly distance herself from Starr insightful and pow- clothing retailers. Unlike these websites, Zeller is able to act as the An added perk to shopping with this company is supporting a and starts to make racial comments that make Starr feel erful. client’s advocate and ensure that students get what they want, when fellow Flyer as she takes her first steps into the world of business. uncomfortable. they want, for the price they want. She meets and builds relationships Zeller looks forward to growing this business’s presence on campus A complicated character at the least, Hailey signifies with customers, while also using her knowledge of trends on campus and is “really excited to see people walking around campus in designs the new kind of racism that young people have to endure to help them find exactly what they want. that I helped make happen.” today—a kind of racism that is not so much violent or The business was started and is currently run by young people. The best ways to learn more about Fresh Prints are to visit their website, in any way overt, but is subtle and can be committed by “Because the company is so young-minded, there are always a lot of freshprints.com or to contact Kaylee Zeller by phone at 513.439.3692 or by really creative ideas circulating,” Zeller commented. She has access email at [email protected]. All of the designs featured in this article can be to what others are creating at schools around the country, and often viewed in color on flyernews.com. “...just as entertaining uses those to give UD students better recommendations on what designs are popular right now. and heartwarming as it is powerful.” All Designs Courtesy of freshprints.com 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT OPINIONS 11 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY AUGUST 28 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY AUGUST 28

EMILY BATTAGLIA went back there and photographed myself in this shop- ping cart. It just all clicked, and then I made probably the FN STAFF 2018-2019 Contributing Writer best work I’ve made so far.” The project also illustrated Denten’s beliefs about ONLINE EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR Whether it be a chance encounter, a missed flight, or who she was, is, and continues to become. At a young Kaitlin Gawkins Connor Hanson even a seemingly insignificant piece of advice from a ARTIST’S age, she recalls having a vision of her former self in a friend, it is the little moments in life that truly shape the past life. This belief that she was reincarnated into the PRINT EDITOR ART DIRECTOR person one becomes. For senior photography major An- person she is today has inspired a multitude of her work. Peter Kolb Mary Guida nie Denten, this “little moment” came in a birthday gift Many of her projects explore mundane spots in the city she was given at the age of eight. ASKED AND in which she places herself in a void. In these photos, NEWS EDITOR ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR Denton, a native of La Grange Park, Illinois, cites she aims to remove any sense of location and time in a camera given by her parents as the first step towards SPOTLIGHT: order to articulate her quest to find herself and who she Sean Newhouse Olivia Pettigrew becoming the photographer she is today. was in a past life. “It was just a small film camera, but I started tak- Not only is Denten’s passion for her craft reflected in ANSWERED: A&E EDITOR WEB TECHNICIAN ing pictures of everything” Denten said. “Not good her photos, but also in her involvement on campus. She Chey Ward Rebecca Serivates pictures, I would just photograph my room and stupid works in both the Fitz and Radial galleries, as a lab moni- things around the house,” she continued. tor for the photo department, and also as a photographer ASSISTANT A&E EDITOR MULTIMEDIA EDITOR What started as a childhood activity quickly grew into for the College of Arts and Sciences. ANNIE Melody Conrad Christian Luigi Cubacub something more as Denten got older. From testing out As her time at UD winds down, Denten looks for- IMMIGRATION her mom’s camera to photographing France with a dig- ward to the future with confidence. She hopes to get a OPINIONS EDITOR SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR ital, Denten recalls all of these experiences as instances job working in commercial photography and feels that that made her increasingly more interested in photogra- Dayton has opened her eyes to many aspects of the field Editor unpacks the facts about immigration Mary McLoughlin Griffin Quinn phy. She then took an AP Photo class in high school, and that she may not have been exposed to had she gone to shortly afterward realized that since her passion was in a different school. photography, she wanted to pursue it as a career. DENTEN “I’ve learned all about photography theory and ethics SEAN NEWHOUSE Obama to deport people. How does deportation work? Though uncertain about what exactly she would do and its lot deeper than people think it is,” Denten said. News Editor The total number of deportations is at its lowest level It’s not a short, simple process. First, an accused unau- with her major, Denten was quickly exposed to the “The art of recreating an image that can be produced since 2006. Although, it is speculated that this phenomenon is thorized immigrant is arrested by Immigration and Customs world of fine art photography upon arriving at Dayton. everywhere is a lot deeper too, and it’s really opened Why do individuals attempt to illegally immigrate to caused less by President Donald Trump’s policy and more by Enforcement (ICE). Often, these individuals are first arrested “Fine art photography is more expressive, like paint- “I wanted to do something with nostalgia. I love col- my eyes so that when I go into this field of advertising, the U.S.? a 17 percent drop in the number of immigrants arrested and either by local police or Border Patrol. ing, but with light and a camera,” Denten said. “Compared lecting old books and going thrift shopping, and I thought hopefully I’ll be able to bring in this knowledge to make Unauthorized migrants typically come to the U.S. either removed at the border. Individuals found within 100 miles of U.S. borders and who to ad photography it’s more conceptual and has more of a I would just photograph these objects I have and just stronger work for the client.” because of a lack of economic opportunity in their home Individuals found within 100 miles of the border and who have been in the U.S. fewer than two weeks are deported deeper meaning, it’s not meant to just look pretty.” make a conceptual project; but it just wasn’t working at have been in the U.S. 14 days or fewer do not have a right to through “expedited removal.” President Donald Trump is country or because of violence and insecurity caused by In fact, Denten feels that one of the turning points in all,” Denten said. “Then I was driving down the street in criminal groups or state security forces. For instance, Michael make a case before an immigration judge; thus, these deporta- considering expanding this to include people caught anywhere her photography career involved a single fine arts project Dayton and I saw this yellow shopping cart in the middle To see Denten’s work in color, check out the story online at Clemens of the Center for Global Development found from tions take significantly less time. in the U.S. and who have been in the U.S. two years or less. spanning across the entire semester. of the road and I was like ‘that’s so interesting,’ and so I flyernews.com or on her Instagram page @funkyartfunk. 2011 to 2016, across Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador, Nevertheless, deportations of unauthorized immigrants in For those who are not expeditiously removed, they are de- “each additional homicide per city associated with nearly four the U.S. interior (non-border region) increased by a quarter the tained or possibly freed on bail or on their own recognizance. more unaccompanied minors caught at the U.S. border.” past fiscal year, which is attributed to Trump’s expansion of At this point, some individuals opt for voluntary departure, Likewise, illegal immigrants from these three Central who is eligible for deportation. which means they may be able to legally enter the country American countries are taking up a greater proportion of un- In 2014, President Obama ordered priority for deportation again at a later date. authorized migrants to the U.S. It’s worth noting each of these to be placed with “noncitizens apprehended immediately at the After a hearing, the immigration judge gives a ruling countries experienced U.S. interference in the latter half of the border, gang members, and noncitizens convicted of felonies whether or not the individual can remain in the U.S. These 20th century that can be associated with instability occurring or aggravated felonies.” rulings can be appealed. If the appeal fails, the person is then today. According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported.The length of this legal process is partly based on the In Guatemala, for example, a CIA-backed coup in the (ICE) data, 83.7 percent of deportations during Obama’s final fact that unauthorized immigrants have constitutional rights, 1950s overthrew Guatemala’s democratically-elected govern- year in office were threats to public safety and/or individuals including due process. ment in favor of one more supportive of U.S. interests. This apprehended at the border.Trump changed this by expecting Each deportation costed ICE an average of $10,854 in FY coup then led to a decades-long civil war in the country. law enforcement to deport anyone who is in the country 2016. illegally. Why can’t illegal immigrants enter the U.S. legally? What does ICE do? An individual can immigrate to the U.S. for three reasons: Why were children separated from their parents who ICE is responsible for identifying, detaining and deporting employment, family, humanitarian protection. These routes were attempting to illegally immigrate? individuals in the U.S. who violated immigration law. Generally, aren’t available to many unauthorized immigrants. Trump initiated a zero-tolerance policy against unauthorized Border Patrol, not ICE, was the agency separating families Poverty itself, is not a qualifier for refugee or asylee status. immigrants in April. This meant all illegal border-crossings attempting to illegally enter the U.S. Additionally, applicants can wait years or even decades to be were criminally prosecuted. However, ICE does somewhat achieve greater news granted legal entrance to the U.S. Prior to the zero-tolerance policy, most unauthorized coverage because it deports unauthorized immigrants in the On top of this, Attorney General Jeff Sessions made it immigrant families were released and then handled by the civil U.S. interior (non-border region). This means they oftentimes more difficult for asylum seekers to immigrate to the U.S. court system. Under the zero-tolerance policy, parents were deport individuals who have lived in the U.S. for years and who On June 11, he ordered immigration judges to immediately treated as criminals, which meant they cannot be prosecuted may have families in the U.S. cease granting asylum to victims of domestic abuse and gang with children. violence. His rationale was the inability of these applicant’s This resulted in about 2,000 children being separated from Why do some Democrats want to “Abolish ICE”? home governments to protect their citizens from violence by their parents for six weeks during April and May, according to “Abolish ICE” became a rallying cry on the political left in non-state actors “cannot itself establish an asylum claim.” the Department of Homeland Security. the aftermath of families being separated at the border. Despite claims stating otherwise, the family separations were It means different things to people who are saying it. Some, it How does President Barack Obama’s policy on illegal the result of an executive decision made by the Trump admin- would seem, truly want to eliminate ICE. (Again, ICE is differ- immigration compare to President Donald Trump’s istration. ent from Border Patrol. So this does not mean policy? Ironically, Trump signed an executive order on June 20 so this does not meam these individuals want unprotected bor- More than three million unauthorized immigrants, a mod- ending the policy of family separation he created. ders.) Others have publicly said they want ICE to be majorly ern-day record, were deported under the Obama administra- During the Obama administration, families were separated if reformed. tion. However, this statistic likely is caused by a definitional there was suspicion of trafficking or a strong likelihood the parent-child relationship was fake. Photos Courtesy of Annie Denten change in what constitutes a deportation more than a desire by 12 OPINIONS OPINIONS 13 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY AUGUST 28 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY AUGUST 28 MARY MCLOUGHLIN pose abortion at every opportunity that arises. My problem with UD’s direction of students Opinions Editor CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS: JUSTICE, HOPE, AND TRANSFORMATION to crisis-pregnancy centers isn’t a critique of a pro-life argument but the way UD is A tucked-away page on the Health Center’s PRO-LIFE WITHOUT DIGNITY? deciding to make its argument. website asks its visitors, “Pregnant? Unplanned Dignity for every human person must IN TIMES OF GREAT TROUBLE: pregnancy?” and assures those who answer yes remain at the center of UD’s anti-abortion that “It is in these most confusing and lonely advocacy and misleading pregnant women times that the UD community can be of great by trying to lure them into crisis pregnancy Student reflects on sexual abuse in the Church support.” The Health Center’s page provides centers masquerading as abortion clinics support by directing visitors to on campus and mobilizes misogyny by threatening the dig- their rage, and their confusion to be heard in all of their more, we hope that you use this knowledge to live your faith—that off campus resources. nity of vulnerable and pregnant women by ROSE DYAR complexity. The Church must acknowledge the process your life gives witness to the joy of the Gospel. The off-campus resources UD directs is denying them the unmotivated and unbiased Contributing Writer of reconciliation, that it will take years and repeated con- We hope that you love God with all your heart but that you students to—the Women’s Center of Ohio and medical advice they deserve. certed action and effort to restore the faith and trust of also know that it is O.K. to be angry at God sometimes, that it its parent organization, Elizabeth’s New Life Just as it’s true that UD’s Catholic and Summer broke on August 14 this year. I am alking, t its victims and believers. The Church must make space, may seem God is silent at times but that you are never alone and Center—sponsor a network of crisis pregnancy Marianist tradition compels it to fervently of course, about the news of a grand jury report out of publicly and privately, for healing. that God loves you right through it all. That we love you right centers. Crisis pregnancy centers, as defined by and consistently oppose abortion, it’s mis- Pennsylvania. Its 887 pages detailed the sexual abuse and And those left to sit in the aftermath of this scandal through it all. . . Drs. Amy Bryant and Jonas Swartz in the AMA sion statement also claims its first directive exploitation of over 1,000 children in dioceses across must make a choice too. As someone whose life has We hope that your faith brings you great joy and that you Journal of Ethics, are “religious organizations as a Catholic university is a commitment to the state by over 300 priests and the systematic cover-up been deeply involved with the Church from birth, I have share that joy with others. that seek to intercept women with unintended “the common search for truth based on the propagated by Church hierarchy that followed. a choice to make. What will I do? How will I respond? We hope that you see this journey of faith as an adventure, pregnancies who might be considering abor- belief that truth is ultimately one and can The report laid bare the culture of silence that How can I respond? How do I, how do we move for- that you know that none of us live it perfectly but that we simply tion.” be more fully known through both faith and allowed these acts to not only to happen, but to con- ward? How can I, in good faith, stay? try to do it sincerely and with great hope. We hope that you take Though they often present as medical cen- reason,” UD must do better than enabling tinue—and continue, and continue. The abuse and the time to be grateful for this life with the knowledge that this world, ters, crisis pregnancy centers are not bound by these crisis-pregnancy centers which refuse silence and complicity that took place disturbs the con- as beautiful and glorious and heartbreaking as it is, is not all that the regulations and licensing standards of medi- to act with truth and reason. science of those who look to the Church as source and “THE CHURCH MUST MAKE there is.” cal facilities. These centers offer anti-abortion I honestly don’t know what choice I summit of goodness, of truth, of light. And so here is This vision of faith is one I am inspired and excited advocacy thinly disguised as medical services. would make if I found myself pregnant my attempt to contribute to the growing body of voices SPACE, PUBLICLY AND by. I am not a scholar, and I am not a theologian. But I, The legality of crisis-pregnancy centers during my time at UD. I do know that my rising against the sins of silence. PRIVATELY, FOR HEALING. AND like so many others, want to know the Jesus who turns came under the scrutiny of the Supreme Court first instinct would be to look for support In his second papal encyclical, Laudato Si, Pope over tables in the temple. I want justice and hope and this summer when crisis pregnancy centers and guidance in the relationships that have Francis talks about “throwaway culture” in terms of ma- THOSE LEFT TO SIT IN THE AF- transformation, especially in times of great trouble. challenged a California law that required all defined my experience of the UD commu- terialism and consumerism. He talks about our collective TERMATH OF THIS SCANDAL We need to reckon with this. The soul of the Catho- centers offering medical services to provide nity. willingness to use things and throw them away with lic Church depends upon it. The victims and survivors information about state-offered abortion and The UD that I have loved learning from little regard to the damage being done to the people and MUST MAKE A CHOICE TOO.” are owed this, and so much more. The Church, then, family-planning services and to advertise if holds its convictions tightly, provides its the space involved in the process. We know that it is the might seek to begin a restoration of justice by washing centers were not state-licensed medical facilities students with the best and most diverse poor and vulnerable who are most affected by environ- Trying to come close to an answer to any of these the feet of its children in earnest and humility. and when they had no licensed medical provid- Photo courtesy of Flickr information and perspectives that it can, and mental degradation. So too in situations of abuse. questions is not simple. They keep me up at night, I am trying to reconcile grace with brutality. I am trying er providing its services. trusts those students enough to form their I would like to think about throwaway culture in he was a medical professional that he disclosed needed to understand the difference between occupy constant space in mind, and dwell in the depths to see the divine despite the defeat. This is my offering, The Supreme Court sided with the centers, own convictions from the most complete terms of the crisis in Pennsylvania. The Church and its that he wasn’t. Several studies, conducted by crisis-pregnancy clinics and medical clinics. of gut. It is uncomfortable and hard and frustrating, and broken but true. ruling that California’s law violated rights to picture possible. ministers chose to throw away the voices, the dignity, medical practitioners and published by the By redirecting vulnerable students on UD’s this turmoil does not come close to what the survivors free-speech and religious liberty. The ruling UD’s choice to promote the limited and and the innocence of its victims by silencing them and Mayo Health Clinic, find no evidence suggest- health-center’s website seeking legitimate feel. maintained the right of crisis-pregnancy centers flawed information perpetrated by crisis their stories. Church leaders failed to recognize, uphold, ing abortion poses a major risk to infertility medical services to illegitimate and unregulated What I can do is to reflect on what I know to be to withhold information about the availability pregnancy centers chooses tactics that and honor the sanctity of the human persons in its care. which contradict the information provided by “medical” facilities, UD breaks the trust of its true so far: relationships are transformative and the way of state-offfered abortion services and excused trick its students rather than trusting them Pain feels too weak a word to express the devastation the chatline. students by allowing deception to dictate its by which I feel truth to be revealed most clearly to me. crisis pregnancy centers from disclosing the enough to empower their pursuit of the endured by those impacted by the crimes in Pennsylva- Misinformation and misdirection isn’t mere- ministry. Having, and knowing the value of, relationships is one details of their services and providers. truth. nia. The Church must allow the impacted their voice, ly an unintended consequence of the services When I enrolled as a student at the Univer- of the greatest gifts I have been given by this Church of Though the Women’s Centers of Ohio, the Crisis pregnancy centers treat women provided by the Women’s Centers of Ohio: sity of Dayton, I took UD up on its promise mine. And what I have learned so far about relationships network of crisis centers that UD provides as seeking information about abortions as misleading women is at the center of their strat- to educate the whole person. UD fails in this is that they require showing up, and staying. a resource, does not lie about the services they liabilities needing to be stopped rather than egy. In an annual report, Elizabeth’s New Life promise when it allows misinformation into its A piece written by Kerry Weber in America, the Jesuit provide, their advertising lacks transparency. autonomous and rational beings. Their strat- Center (ENLC), the parent organization for the ministry. Bridget Ebbert, director of Hand in review magazine, has been the nourishment I have need- The homepage flashes the questions “Looking egy is patronizing and the language of “right ed to stay at this table and in this relationship with my for an abortion? Want to know which option is placers” suggests the way to talk a woman Church in the past days. On the occasion of his baptism, best for you?” and promises its reader “We will out of an abortion is to intercept her on the Weber and her husband wrote their son a letter describ- support you without judgment and provide the “UD’S CHOICE TO PROMOTE THE LIMITED way to an abortion clinic, ignoring the real- ing their wishes for his relationship to the Church. The encouragement and services you need to take AND FLAWED INFORMATION PERPETRATED ity that women who decide to get abortions excerpts below have provided the sustenance and hope your first steps.” do not make that choice lightly. for me that I believe they wished for their own child. The homepage boasts “excellent medical BY CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS CHOOSES The University of Dayton must do They say: services,” but doesn’t disclose that its clinics are better. If I ever have to consider abortion, not licensed medical facilities. Though abortion TACTICS THAT TRICK ITS STUDENTS RATH- I deserve the security of knowing that “We hope that your faith inspires you to be just, loving, humble is mentioned nine times on the homepage, the any medical information I access through and merciful. We hope that your faith inspires you to encourage the clinic’s anti-abortion mission is hidden—visi- ER THAN TRUSTING THEM ENOUGH TO EM- organizations referred by the Health Center’s church to be more just, more loving, more humble and more mer- ble only in a disclaimer that the clinic doesn’t website comes from legitimate medical pro- ciful. We hope you find community here, people who will support provide or refer for abortion printed in lightly POWER THEIR PURSUIT OF THE TRUTH.” fessionals instead of unregulated chat-box you, love you, challenge you. We hope that your faith community colored fine print on the bottom of the page. operators. inspires you to reach out to the larger community—to love others, The homepage for Women’s Centers of Members of the UD community should Women’s Centers of Ohio, classifies its target Hand, UD’s on-campus pregnancy program, to challenge them and support them. We hope that your faith Ohio also offers a live-chat helpline for people honor their convictions and voice pro-life population as as “a ‘right-placer,’ a woman who responded to my concerns about the resourc- inspires you to care for those in need, to be like the shepherd who to ask questions about their pregnancy arguments whenever they believe they need thinks she’s going to an abortion clinic but ends es UD has to offer with the statement that smells like sheep, to perform the corporal and spiritual works of options. Curious if their claim that clients to be heard, but this does not mean aban- up in one of our women’s centers instead.” “University of Dayton is a Catholic University mercy, to be mercy for others. . . always receive honest and open answers would doning the expectation of trust at the center In their 2017 annual report, ENLC reported which compels us to provide services that We hope that you are inspired by the lives of the holy men and prove true, I sent a message asking about the of all meaningful communities. that 6o percent of the women who utilized support and attend to the student holistically women in heaven and the holy men and women around you now. medical risks of abortion. It’s time for UD to respect me enough as their services had education less than or equiva- and pastorally and that are reflective of our We hope that you read and learn about your faith, drawing on the The staff member responded by telling me a learner and thinker to make an educated lent to a high-school diploma. ENLC’s engages commitment to support a consistent ethic of wisdom of those who have helped to shape our church. But even that infertility is a major health-risk associated choice and to trust its own pro-life argu- in its anti-abortion ministry by luring in the life—for all life.” with abortion. It wasn’t until I directly asked the ments enough to voice them transparently Pictures courtesy of Pixabay vulnerable with misinformation tactics aimed at I understand and respect this mission. As a staffer providing me medical information if instead of relying on crisis pregnancy cen- women who likely lack the information literacy Catholic university, UD has every right to op- ters to lure or trick me into hearing them. 14 SPORTS 15 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY AUGUST 28 SPORTS FLYER NEWS TUESDAY AUGUST 28 National Football League WOMEN’S SOCCER SAM DARNOLD WILL BE BETTER THAN BAKER MAYFIELD CAPTAINS AIM TO GET THE PROGRAM BACK ON TRACK it in 2017, his senior year. In his two years starting at JAMES DRONZEK His drawbacks are quite quarterback for the USC Trojans, Sports Writer concerning, as his 6’1”, 215 pound Darnold boasted a 64.9 career GRIFFIN QUINN and a 2016 NCAA tournament other.” frame is not exactly the most ideal completion percentage and a Social Media Director appearance – are serving as this The experience of the team’s Every year in September, as physique for an NFL quarterback. 155.6 passer rating. He felt like year’s team captains. leaders and the help from the the NFL season begins, millions Mayfield caused issues during his the most complete and ready “The program, historically, freshman has allowed the Flyers to of eyes are locked on TV screens. time in college as well, exhibiting QB going into the draft, and his 2017 was not the most successful has been well ranked and well get off to a good start, beginning Many fans and viewers are on-the-field problems in a preseason performances with the season for the University of known … it’s disappointing that their season at the James Madison watching the new field of rookie senior year game against Kansas, Jets point to a brighter future Dayton Women’s Soccer team. it has gone on the downside while University Invitational where they quarterbacks who are looking to and he was arrested on public ahead. Although the Flyers managed we’ve been here.” Collie, who has defeated the hosting Dukes and make their mark on the league. intoxication and resisting arrest With Tom Brady aging and to earn a spot in the Atlantic now started over 30 games for the the William & Mary Tribe, taking The 2018 NFL Draft produced charges in early 2017. with the Miami Dolphins and 10 Tournament by defeating the Flyers, said. “We want to get the the tournament title. 13 quarterbacks, five of whom Mayfield shows all the signs of Buffalo Bills rebuilding in the Massachusetts Minutewomen in program back where it belongs.” “This season, we are already were drafted in the first round a boom or bust player, especially AFC East, Darnold is set up for the regular season finale of last This will be no easy task as the first team since 2011 to start alone. There has been plenty of being the top pick in his draft. In a fruitful career in New York. year, they fell short to the La Salle the Flyers lost Alexis Kiehl, who 2-0,” Kamphaus said. talk and speculation surrounding my opinion, Mayfield will not turn His personality fits well with the Explorers in the quarterfinals, led the team with 12 goals last Following the hot start, the the first round picks, and my out to be a superstar but rather an fast-moving NY media, and much ending their season with a 9-9-2 season and was named the A-10 Flyers were ranked sixth in the guess is as good as anybody’s as to average starter in this league. has been said about how his wide (4-4-2 in the A-10) record. 2017 Offensive Player of the Year. Kiel United Soccer Coaches East how each of them will work out His accuracy and confidence build and husky physique will play was the second consecutive non- finished her UD career fourth in Region poll. They carried this as a player in the league. However, are unmatched, and I do not think well in colder playing climates. winning season after the Flyers all-time goals scored with 45, and ranking when they opened up I have some knowledgeable comparisons to Drew Brees are The Philadelphia Eagles have had gone 20 straight seasons is now playing overseas in Iceland. home-field play on August 23rd predictions as to what we will see very far off in theory. Baker was a shown us a great formula to win, previously with records above the Although the loss of Kiehl against Louisville. The visiting from these young men based on standout prospect, and it will take as they had their star quarterback .500 margin. creates a void that will certainly Cardinals took the victory what I have seen of thus far. a lot of work for him to be on the in Carson Wentz on a rookie deal Eric Golz, in only his second be tough to fill, the Flyers however, with a score of 1-0. The Cleveland Browns selected level of Brees, but his tangibles and were able to spend money season as head coach, will hope return forwards Sara Robertson Despite the outcome, there was Baker Mayfield with the first pick can get him there. elsewhere to create a Super Bowl to improve upon his debut and Micayla Livingston, who plenty of excitement surrounding in the draft. Cleveland has had a In time, questions about winning team. I think the Jets hit a performance. Golz replaced combined for 11 goals last year. the match as the stands of Baujan long history of struggles at the Mayfield’s brash behavior and home run in drafting Darnold, and legendary head coach Mike Additionally, defender Nadia Field were packed with students quarterback position, and they are handicap when it comes to height his NFL readiness will allow the Tucker, who led the Flyers to Pestell – who led the team in and fans. looking to Mayfield to make an will be answered, and I do not Jets to take the Eagles blueprint win 11 A-10 regular season assists with six – returns for her “The atmosphere is great to impact as their first QB selected think that starting his career for the first six or seven years that titles and nine A-10 tournament senior season. Even though a play in,” Kamphaus said. “It’s Josh Rosen was the tenth overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals. Rosen first overall since Tim Couch in in Cleveland with a somewhat they could have Darnold for little championships in his 22-year- strong core of experienced players so motivating to see so many will rlook to eplace a retired Carson Palmer. Photo curtesy of Wikipedia 1999. dysfunctional organization will money. If Darnold is the prospect Commons. long tenure as head coach. will serve as the backbone for the students supporting you.” There was plenty of reason to help him long term. that we think he is and the Jets “Last season was a transition team, the Flyers were still able Flyer fans will have some believe the Oklahoma University In comparison, we will likely feel they are finally ready to with a 6’4”, 226 pound frame, and may not have the career numbers year with our new coach … I to add 11 freshmen to the roster additional chances to pack alumnus would be among the be more infatuated with the contend, we will likely be seeing he had a 60.9 career completion in college, but their potential as think everyone has bought in this summer, some of whom have Baujan this season as the A-10 top picks, as his statistics and University of Southern California the Lombardi trophy back in the percentage and a 140.1 career prospects put them atop the draft and I am excited to see where already receiving playing time. tournament will be hosted at UD. achievements in college backed up product, Sam Darnold 10 years Big Apple. passer rating. board. [Coach Golz] can take us,” senior “[The freshmen players] are The semi-final and final rounds Senior defender Beth Kamphaus joins fellow senior Keagin Collie as the his confident and showy persona. down the line. Josh Rosen, the former When scouts look at In my eyes, Rosen is in the same midfielder Keagin Collie said. still adjusting, but they’re already will take place the first week of teams two captains this year. Kamphaus received the teams “Most Im- proved Player” Award last season after starting 20 games. Mayfield accumulated top-10 all- At 6’3” and 225 pounds, University of California, Los quarterbacks such as Darnold lane as Darnold. He clearly has a Fortunately for Golz, he will getting really good minutes at November, and the Flyers are Photo courtesy of Erik Schelkun. time numbers with 14,607 career Darnold was the third overall Angeles quarterback, was the and Rosen in college, they are great mind for the game, and his receive plenty of help this year the beginning of the season, excited to have the opportunity passing yards and 131 career selection by the New York Jets, 10th pick in the 2018 draft by the excited by great numbers in the numbers point to a good future. from veteran leadership as Collie, which is great for the future of to experience postseason home- a unique environment,” Collie season, with potential tournament passing touchdowns, and he was despite being highly regarded as Arizona Cardinals, despite being completion percentage and passer I do not think that the Cardinals alongside fellow senior defender the program” Kamphaus, who field advantage. noted. “The field is larger which seeding on the line, it without a in the running for the Heisman the best prospect in the draft for held in the same light as Darnold rating column, as they translate will be the right fit for him, but Beth Kamphaus – two players played 1,846 minutes last season, “It’s hard for visiting teams to other teams are not use to.” doubt will be a match you would Trophy all three years he played at his build and decorated college for months leading up to draft to the NFL. In comparison to I do feel he will be able to shine that experienced the Tucker era said. “We are all playing for each play on Baujan because it is such Their regular-season schedule not want to miss. Oklahoma before finally winning career. day. He matches up to Darnold Mayfield, Darnold and Rosen at his position and become a top also reflects the chance to use With all that being said, Dayton 5 or top 10 quarterback in the their homefield to their advantage has an uphill battle to regain their league one day. as they play five-of-six non- past success and show why this The seventh and thirty-second conference games at Baujan Field year’s team is different than the overall picks, Josh Allen from and split their in-conference play teams of the last two years. But, the University of Wyoming and with five home games and five with Kamphaus and Collie leading Lamar Jackson from University of away games. And continuing the way, backed by a head coach Louisville, are not the prospects on their homefield trend, two in his third year with the program the other three quarterbacks of those matchups include and multiple veterans and new are, but they bring skills to the rivalry games against Xavier on faces, it is certainly possible for table that make them interesting Thursday, September 13 and La this year’s team to achieve the projects going into the future. Salle on Thursday, October 11. goals set out before them and end They will not pan out to be With a chance to take on and this years season superstars in the NFL like I believe beat the always-loathed Xavier And if there is one phrase to Darnold and Rosen will, but they University at Baujan Field sum up the mentality of this years’ could be great quarterbacks to and right before the start of women’s soccer team it’s this, “We watch for years to come. conference play, it is sure to be have a lot to prove,” Collie said. A new crop of quarterbacks a captivating match with lots of To stay up-to-date on the Women’s makes the league a bit more excitement in the air. Follow that Soccer team throughout their season, interesting, and it will be an up with a match against La Salle, visit www.flyernews.com. exciting year for fans and viewers the team that ended their season as the NFL season kicks off. Senior midfielder Keagin Collie is coming off a season where she started all 20 games and recorded nine points last year, in the back half of the Sam Darnold was drafted third overall by the New York Jets and looks to turn the franchise around after a down year in 2017. He comes into a full quar- by way of two goals and five assists. Photo curtesy of Erik Schelkun. terback room with Teddy Bridgewater and Josh McCown also on the roster and having starting quarterback experience. Photo curtesy of Wikipedia FOLLOW @FLYERNEWS ON TWITTER FOR MORE UPDATES ON CAMPUS, LOCAL, NATIONAL AND WORLD NEWS 16 SPORTS FLYER NEWS TUESDAY AUGUST 28 MEN’S BASKETBALL FLYERS READY TO SHOWCASE GROWTH IN SENIOR GRANT’S SECOND SEASON MICHAEL CROUCHLEY sentiment from Cunningham. Ibi Watson from Michigan, Rodney Staff Writer “Everyday at practice he brings Chatman from Chattanooga and it,” redshirt freshman Obadiah Jordy Tshimanga from Montreal, It’s no secret that the Flyers’ Toppin said. “He motivates but they won’t be able to see game Men’s Basketball team is coming off everyone to work harder, even time until the 2019-20 season. of a year that didn’t go according when we don’t have practice.” With only Josh Cunningham, to plan. The team had trouble Flyer fans will get to see four Ryan Mikesell and Trey Landers adapting to all the change that came new faces hit the court this season, left from the Archie Miller era, with head coach Anthony Grant’s including Toppin, who sat out all Grant will be hoping that this year’s appointment and suffered their last year as an academic redshirt. team will be able to forge a more first losing season in over a decade. Freshmen Dwayne Cohill and cohesive culture than last year. Even with a significant roster Frankie Policelli and junior Jhery The first time you can see the turnover, the Flyers will be looking Matos join Toppin, all of whom Flyers on the court is on Friday, for more consistency in head will be looking to make an impact November 2, in an exhibition coach Anthony Grant’s second on the squad. And lucky for them, against Capital, but the game has season in charge. The Flyers lost coach Grant isn’t worried about a bit more of an implication than five players who transfered or left them fitting into his plans this most preseason games. Capital’s for professional opportunities, season. head coach Damon Goodwin, but were able to maintain a large “I’ve been really impressed with is a Dayton alumni and former portion of their core from last the way they’ve bonded,” Grant teammate of Grant. year, including senior forward Josh said. “They’ve really acclimated “I’ve got a lot of respect for Cunningham. themselves well. It’s a great group my relationship with Damon over “I’ve learned so much from the of guys to work with, they’re really these last thirty years,” Grant said. old guys, and I think I’m in a great pushing each other to work hard “As a coach, I know his guys will be position to help lead this team,” and build the culture we’re trying prepared and it should be a great Cunningham said. to create.” test to get us ready for the start of Redshirt senior Josh Cunningham shooting free throws during their game against His teammates echoed this The team has also added transfers the season.” Fordham on Saturday, February 17. Cunningham will look to lead Dayton on both ends of the court this season. Photo courtesy of Griffin Quinn.

FOOTBALL UD FOOTBALL READY TO REGAIN PFL DOMINANCE CONNOR HANSON Sports Editor had the opportunity to showcase what they have been working on for the better half of a month. And one Dayton Football is coming off a thing is for sure, the offense should losing season for only the second time not disappoint this year as it scored in 41 years, something they clearly five touchdowns of over 40 yards. are not accustom to. The Flyers went Jeske also impressed and showed signs 5-6 last year and 4-4 in the Pioneer of his former self in limited action. Football League. That landed them He recorded 134 passing yards and tied for sixth place in the conference two touchdowns while going 4-5 for standings. passing. Receivers J.P. Forcucci and That was not the season most Ryan Skibinski also showed off their people expected, especially coming off big play potential, each recording two seasons where they finished second touchdowns on the day with Skibinski and first in the PFL. However, people The offense huddles up before heading to the line of scrimmage against San Diego last year. The Flyers travel to California to reeling in a 70-yarder and 40-yarder take on the defending PFL champs on Saturday, October 13. Photo courtesy of Griffin Quinn. and PFL head coaches see last year’s respectively. season as a fluke, as they have placed A keynote game for the Flyers will quarterback Alex Jeske, who sat out join them at the punter, offensive Dayton will have a chance to put Dayton to finish second in the PFL to be their showdown against San Diego, half of the season with an injury but lineman, tight end and defensive back their hyped-up offense on full display reigning PFL champ, San Diego. And who has been a worthy opponent looks healthy and ready to start the positions respectively. when their season starts on Saturday, those lofty expectations come from these past few years for Dayton. season. “When you look at it, a lot of them September 1 when they face off inside the program as well. The Torero’s have won the last two- The Flyers also have seven players are on offense, and I would anticipate against Robert Morris at 1:00p.m. “Here at Dayton we always have out-of-three matchups, and its one who were name to the Preseason All- our offense being pretty good this year This will be the first of three non- high expectations, every year we expect loss was by only one point. That will PFL team, the most players in the with the experience we have coming conference games to start the season. to be one of the best teams in the definitely be a big game for the Flyers conference. Three offensive players back and good talent when you’re The Flyers will have five home games conference and vie for a conference this season, along with Robert Morris and two players on defense and special talking about Guathier, Trautman and this season, four of them coming championship. So, it did hurt being and Duquesne, two always-tough non- teams were named to the preseason Yinger,” head coach Rick Chamberlin during in-conference play. so close in so many games and not conference opponents. list. Redshirt seniors Matt Tunnacliffe, said. “But even guys that weren’t Check out flyernews.com for a preview of being able to get that big play when Good news for the Flyers comes Tucker Yinger and Nick Surges were mentioned in the all-conference team their game against Robert Morris. we needed it,” head coach Rick the way of 17 returning starters, selected at long snapper, running back like Jeske, our starting quarterback for Chamberlin said. “There is definitely a nine on offense, six on defense and and defensive lineman respectively, the fourth year in the program.” determination or desire to show that it both kicking specialists. Another seniors Sean Smith, Ben Gauthier, Dayton also just finished up their was an odd year for us.” form of good news is redshirt senior Adam Trautman and David Leisring end-of-camp scrimmage, where they