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kelsey cano UD’s St. Vincent de Paul. In addition to lower donations, Assistant News Editor “I have noticed that the last the kitchen, which serves either few weeks at the pantry that we lunch or dinner every day, has Wit h t he h igh nu mber of people haven’t gotten large donations also seen an increase in the num- and businesses dealing with their from grocery stores like we nor- ber of people coming for meals. own economic issues, local food mally do,” volunteer and junior Despite an increase in the pantries are seeing a decrease in Hilary Marsh said. “We have had number of people in need and a food, making volunteers and the to make the bags of food mostly decrease in donations, the pan- needy desperate for some relief. from donations from the commu- tries have still seen support and St. Vincent de Paul, an orga- nity.” dedication from donors and vol- nization that helps the homeless Dayton Gospel Mission’s out- unteers in the community. and poor, hands out bags of food reach program has also seen a When the St. Vincent de Paul Junior Laura Mack separates food at the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry on a Saturday every other Wednesday from its low supply in food over the holi- organization knocked door-to- morning, for pick-up Wednesday mornings. RYAN KOZELKA/ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR food pantry. The needy depend day season. door on UD houses this past fall on this food and other necessities “Typically, Christmas time in its “Trick-or-Treat for Canned entire car that we took to the St. “The community members are donated to the organization, but is when we get a huge amount of Goods” it received a large amount Vincent de Paul hotel to stock generous and [they’re] donating unfortunately the pantry is run- intake and we store up for the of donated food. their food pantry.” a lot of food, more than I had ex- ning low on donations. year,” said Director and Chaplin “We had a great response from Even without knocking door- pected,” Marsh said. “Food pantries and soup kitch- Ken Clarkston. “But, this Christ- students and collected as much, to-door asking for donations, the ens are really struggling,” said mas (donations were) a lot lighter or more food this year than last pantry still receives considerable Emily Klein, a past president of than normal.” year,” Klein said. “We filled an help. See Donations on p. 5 Dining Services responding to national peanut butter recall

allison dunn The Peanut Corporation of fected products such as crackers, (as of Tuesday) Staff Writer America recalled bulk packaged cookies, cereals, ice creams and

peanut butter from its Blakely, Ga., candies. Peanut butter and peanut Product Recalls A complete list of recalled products can be found at www.fda.gov. processing plant Jan. 13, a Peanut butter paste are both distributed Students like freshman Chris- Corp. press release said. No con- to food manufacturers and may be 1. Cookies tine Crews are relieved that UD tainers of PCA peanut butter were placed in commercially produced TYPE: peanut butter cookie BRAND: WalMart Bakery Dining Services have taken pre- sold directly to consumers. products, according to the FDA. SIZE: 12-Count Clear Plastic Container cautionary measures due to the According to the press release, The Kellogg Company an- national salmonella outbreak in PCA recalled the product after a nounced its voluntary recall of all TYPE: Soft Batch Homestyle Peanut Butter Cookies peanut butter. strain of salmonella was found in Austin and Keebler Peanut Butter BRAND: Keebler SIZE: 2.5-ounce UD Dining Services received a container of King Nut brand pea- Sandwich Crackers and snack-size 2. CRACKERS notification from GFS and F. Mc- nut butter. The recall includes 21 packs of Famous Amos Peanut But- TYPE: Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers Connell & Sons about the con- lots of peanut butter, ranging from ter Cookies on Jan 16. BRAND: Austin Quality Food Brand taminated peanut butter before five to 50 pound containers. Pea- Kellogg also recalled the Kee- SIZE: All it attracted national attention, nut butter products produced from bler Soft Batch Homestyle Peanut Assistant Director Systems and July 1 to the present have been re- 3. ICE CREAM Marketing of Dining Services Jim called, according to the FDA. See Recall on p. 4 TYPE: Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Froehlich said. The FDA is investigating af- BRAND: Meijer SIZE: All weather TODAY saturday sunday (Source: www.nws.noaa.gov) 20/4 25/20 34/21 Scattered snow Mostly sunny. Mostly cloudy. MORE THAN A HEATWAVE Once it’s plowed, you’ll be able to get showers. A look at udri through the decades | PAGES 8–9 through the snow this weekend. 2 NEWS Flyer News•Friday, January 30, 2009

grace rodney Staff Writer VWK RA. “I love being in a posi- tion to help others. I find it exciting to have gotten to meet and know so Building Community many new people and to have the With community being such a chance to guide them and to learn common word on UD’s campus, from them as well.” RAs are always trying to come up “I really love getting to talk one- with ideas of how to build a unique on-one with my residents,” Bracher community on their floor. said. “I have made life-long friends “Generally speaking, any pro- with some of my residents. Many gram that involves food is usually of them from last year still call me the most successful,” said Alicia when they need the number to the Templeton, senior, Garden Apart- RecPlex or when they need some- ments RA. one to talk to about struggles they Kimber Lucius said the best part of being a RA is the relationships that built over the year. Some RAs also form their pro- are having.” photo contributed by Amanda Bracher grams around the living-learning RAs also get the benefit of form- I saw the water starting to come group activities and an individual community of their floor or the ma- ing friendships with their fellow under my door into my living room interview. The interviewers want jors of their residents. Junior and RAs. With weekly staff meetings and I kind of started freaking out to see how the applicants deal with Marycrest RA Amanda Bracher and late night rounds, it is hard not and imagined firefighters having conflict, manage their time, what had a lot of education majors on to get to know the other RAs in the to come and get me out of my win- they plan on doing with the posi- her floor last year. She provided op- building. dow.” tion and also why they are inter- Remember back to the first day here portunities to watch movies about “The people that I get to work Lucius and her residents were ested in the position. at UD. You’re overwhelmed with meeting education and engage in dialogue with is my favorite part of being eventually able to escape with Before school starts in August, your roommate and saying goodbye to afterwards. an RA,” Foley said. “As an RA, the help of some other RAs, no all the RAs and neighborhood fel- Mom and Dad. While unpacking, some- “I think my residents like pro- the people who I work with have firefighters needed. However, for lows come together to participate one stopped by to introduce herself. It grams where they are getting free become a second family. I have about a week their whole floor was in a two-week training program. was the same person who placed the food and where they just get to made friendships that will last a a disaster with melted paint, sog- It focuses on community develop- nametags on your door. It’s your Resident hang out and learn more about the lifetime.” gy carpet, collapsed ceilings and ment, crisis management, conflict Assistant, better known as your RA. people that are living in their com- pieces of furniture and personal mediation, program planning and Any UD student who has had the expe- munity.” Expecting the unexpected belongings scattered everywhere. professional expectations. It also rience of living in a residence hall had the Being an RA never brings a dull provides an opportunity for the experience of an RA. The line between friend and authority moment. Do you have what it takes? RAs and fellows to learn more “An RA’s main responsibility is to be While many aspects of the RA “As an RA I have seen a lot Thinking about being an RA? about activities and opportunities available to provide any help residents process are enjoyable, RAs agree of different and crazy things,” It’s time to start your applica- on campus such as Campus Minis- may need and to build community among the hardest part is building friend- Bracher said. “On rounds we run tion process. Pick up an applica- try and the Counseling Center. them,” said Justin Foley, junior RA in ships with residents but still hav- into a lot of people that don’t seem tion at Gosiger 210 or at the front “Look at the RA position as an BobJones_UDFlyer_ad:Layout 1 1/12/09 VWK. ing to be an authority figure. to want to wear clothes. I remem- desk of any residence hall. investment in students, UD and “I think one of the hardest ber when residents dressed up as “We look for candidates who are yourself,” Smith said. “By being an parts of my job is having to docu- bananas and paraded the building passionate about their experience RA you are investing in the lives of ment residents,” Bracher said. “It with music. That was something here at UD, able to connect what others, you have the opportunity is hard when residents get mad at fun to watch!” they are leaning in the classroom to leave a legacy at UD. But most us, but we document because we Lucius had her fair share of the to their living experience and are of all, the investment you gain want to make sure residents are unexpected last semester when open to learning and living with personally by being a part of this being safe. The worst feeling for her VWK floor began to flood from others,” said Christina Smith, team is unmatchable. You won’t me would be for a resident to get a hot water pipe burst. After a area coordinator for the student leave the same person you came in really hurt when I was on duty.” frantic resident and the fire alarm neighborhood. as and you will have a whole com- woke her up, Lucius found herself Becoming an RA involves an munity of people supporting you The best part of being an RA and a few other residents blocked extensive interview process that along the way.” RA’s also have the joy of getting from the exit by the rushing water includes a focus group interview For more information or an ap- to know new people. and steam. with the Director and Assistant plication, contact Gea Scoumis at “The best part is the relation- “I ran into my room and called Directors of Residence Education x9-3317 or [email protected] ships,” said Kimber Lucius, junior, public safety,” Lucius said. “Then and an interview workshop with ton.edu. My Career Is: FROM ONE RA TO ANOTHER...ADVICE ON KEEPING SANE AND LOVING THE JOB Marianist Bro. Bob Jones, SM, Marianist brother, teacher and UD graduate

Learn more about Bro. Bob’s life as a Marianist brother at AMANDA BRACHER Junior JUSTION FOLEY Junior KIMBER LUCIUS Junior ALICIA TEMPLETON SENIOR marianist.com/meetus Marycrest RA, 2 years VWK RA, 1 year VWK RA, 1 year GARDEN APARTMENT RA, 3 years

Join the Marianists for a “A lot of times you do not know “Enjoy change. Don’t be “It is a lot different living by “Be patient, relax, and never vocation retreat in February. how much of a difference you afraid to put yourself into yourself. You will make a lot of feel like you have to become Contact Bro. Sean Downing at Sean.Downing@ are making in your residents a new environment or to be new friends but it also takes a someone you’re not.” notes.udayton.edu lives, but you can see it after a leader.” lot more effort to remain the year has ended.” connected to your other friends.” NEWS 3 Flyer News•Friday, January 30, 2009 human rights: Free vs. fair Top dog breeds of 2008 Seetha Sankaranarayan grace rodney theme of Free vs. Fair societies, of the free trade movement. He has Staff Writer Staff Writer with discussions focusing on the been involved with working on the This year’s Human Rights Week question of whether governments behalf of free trade around the Last week, the American Kennel Club released its list of the most focuses on the concept of Free vs. should “be able to maintain cer- world since the early ’80s and will popular dog breeds in America for 2008. Labrador Retrievers came out Fair and will kick off Saturday and tain customs of society.” present his experiences from many on top for the 18th consecutive year. However, the new year brought few run through Friday. of the 37 countries associated with changes to the top 10. The Bulldog is an increasingly chosen companion The events “will look at one’s Ten Thousand Villages. and rose from 10th to eighth, pushing the Shih Tzu and the Poodle down own personal rights to basic neces- On Thursday, the discussions one rank each. sities such as physical quality of and lectures will revolve around The AKC’s list only considers purebreds, though mixed breeds have life, economic and, political par- the difference between Free vs. also grown in popularity in recent years. The Obama family has nar- ticipation,” senior human rights Fair elections and question wheth- rowed their choices for the “first pet” down to the Portuguese Water Dog, studies major Steph Zielonko said. er freedom implies fairness. This which ranks at 64 on the AKC list, and the Labradoodle, a hypoallergen- Saturday begins with an event day will include an international ic cross between the Labrador Retriever and the Poodle. Poodle mixes in ArtStreet Studio D from 5:30 to student forum on elections along make it possible for those with dog allergies, such as Malia Obama, to 7 p.m. with a live performance by with a panel discussion among sev- own a pet without comprising their health. UD student Kelly Fine plus discus- eral UD professors at night. While the Labs are loved everywhere, the Bulldog has particularly sions, refreshments and speeches The week of activities finishes gained favor in the west, while more Boxers make their homes in the about what human rights actually up on Friday with the topic of Free Midwest. The complete list for 2008, as well and detailed information on means. vs. Fair health care. More student all the breeds listed, can be found at www.akc.org. The activities during the school presentations, a film about the crit- week resume on Monday, as the ical conditions of American health 1. Labrador Retriever theme of Free vs. Fair meshes with care and a final panel discussion 2. Yorkshire Terrier five different daily sub-themes. and dinner will conclude Human The format of these events this Rights Week 2009 at the University 3. German Shepherd Dog year will “resemble the style of a of Dayton. 4. Golden Retriever National Issues Forum,” making Wednesday has a loaded sched- Throughout the week, Human the events all the more profession- ule based around the topic of Free Rights Week T-shirts will be on 5. Beagle alized, according to the Human vs. Fair trade, with the final activi- sale in KU Dining Hall, while Ten 6. Boxer Rights Week Web site, ty for the day beginning at 7 p.m. in Thousand Villages products and 7. Dachshund Monday’s events will center on KU Ballroom with the keynote pre- several other student projects will the theme of Free vs. Fair distribu- sentation of Human Rights Week. be available in the Torch Lounge. 8. Bulldog tion of resources and will include Doug Dirks of Ten Thousand Vil- The Human Rights Week Web 9. Poodle discussions led by Professor Bar- lages, a longstanding member of site at http://campus.udayton. Labrador retrievers, like this chocolate lab, again bara John, Bob Brecha and sev- two internationally acclaimed fair edu/~hrw/index.htm provides a 10. Shih Tzu took the top spot on the most popular dog list. eral others throughout the course trade organizations, will present list of the week’s activities. of the day. Tuesday will have the on his experience at the foreground

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Staff Writer Other big name companies “I was glad to know that I es and schools. “A major problem in many such as Little Debbie, Kroger, could still order a peanut butter “They were trying to respond countries like ours is that the Meijer, Walmart and General and jelly sandwich for lunch,” In UD law professor Susan but didn’t know how,” Brenner military can’t be in two separate Mills have recalled specific prod- Crews said. “I definitely feel bet- Brenner’s new book Cyberthreats: said. “They thought they were at boxes in how we deal with these ucts that may contain traces of ter to know that UD has taken the The Emerging Fault Lines of the war with Russia. Estonia went to inside and outside threats. But salmonella. Consumers are ad- right steps to make sure the food Nation State, she said there’s a NATO for help, but NATO didn’t need some way to deal with that vised to dispose of these products is safe.” newer form of terrorism — cyber know if they actually could help division.” properly. To further insure food safety, threats. with cyberthreats.” W h e n a s ke d ab out h e r t hou g ht s According to the Centers for Froehlich said that supervisors Brenner has administered Many say Estonia did a bet- on President Obama’s use of his Disease Control and Prevention, and managers must be ServSafe U.S. Secret Service training ter job than any other country Blackberry and e-mail, Brenner this outbreak has led to 501 infec- certified. This certification con- on cyberthreats and has given because they’re more advanced thought it was a great idea. tions in 43 states, as of Sunday. tributes to the staff being prop- speeches at conferences around with technology, she said. “I would rather have a presi- “We deeply regret that this erly trained on food handling. the world, according to a recent So what happens to countries dent that uses technology rather has happened,” Stewart Parnell, “Between working with our press release. that are not as advanced? than gets shut away in a bubble. owner and president of PCA said vendors to guarantee that our “I’ve been working at cyber- “The prevention is very, very He has a very, very secure ver- in the press release. “Out of an food supply is safe and that our crimes for 10 years now,” she important. We live in a very safe sion of the Blackberry. There are abundance of caution, we are vol- staff is properly trained, we are said. “It’s more complicated than world because we’re used to let- concerns of classified info get- untarily withdrawing this prod- able to provide the campus with drug possession and things like ting the military take care of us,” ting out, but he’s going to use [the uct and contacting our custom- safe and delicious meals,” Froe- that, plus I love computers and she said. Blackberry] judiciously.” ers. We are taking these actions hlich said. technology. It keeps changing, Also, international treaties Brenner does not suppose that with the safety of our consumers For more information about so it keeps it interesting to work with rules about with how to deal hacking will be a likely occur- as our first priority.” affected products, please visit with.” with these kinds of problems will rence for Obama, but nonethe- UD has pulled contaminated www.fda.gov or contact Dining Brenner said her book is about help prevent and protect against less hopes that something will be food off of its shelves and has Services at dining.udayton.edu. the way the U.S. keeps society cyberthreats. done in the near future to fight in order and how we keep issues She added that the U.S. cannot hackers and cyber threats. separate between internal and simply put a military together to external borders. Internal threats are handled campus watch by law enforcement, she said, while the military deals with ex- ternal threats, such as war. Since creators of cyberthreats can be near impossible to track, the tuesday feb. threats often have an unknown Snag the Interview origin. 3 Be proactive about your future and at- “The point there is it’s hard to tend a presentation on “Getting the Inter- protect yourself if you don’t know view You Deserve: The Secret to Being who does it and where they are Above Average.” It takes place at 7:15 and who they are,” Brenner said. p.m. in Sears Recital Hall and is open to In 2007, Estonians brought all majors. Contact ashleigh.kussman@ down a Russian statue and be- gmail.com for more information. gan receiving cyberthreats. The country thought the threats were coming from Russia, but had no determinable proof because of the feb. friday anonymity of this type of threat. Health Professional Schools She said that Estonia essen- Susan Brenner, law professor and author of a new book on cyberthreats, said it’s impos- 6 Meeting tially shut down for two weeks sible for track cyberthreats because of the anonymity of the Internet. The Director of Premedical Programs because the hackers shut down BRIANA SNYDER/PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR is holding a meeting for students inter- ested in applying to health professional The following incidents were reported to the Department of Public Safety on Jan. 18 schools to get information on registering through Jan. 20. This log was compiled by for exams, letters of recommendation Flyer News from actual police reports ob- and application procedures. The meet- Crime Log tained from the Department of Public Safety. ing will take place in the Science Center Auditorium, room 114 at 3 p.m. Burglary Criminal Damaging Criminal Damaging Jan. 18, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 20, 2:27 p.m. Jan. 20, 4:54 p.m. Officer Rohrer was dispatched Officer Schaefer was dispatched Officer Russell was dispatched wednesday to Kiefaber Street on the report to a fraternity house where a to the S2 Lot on the UD feb. of a theft. Two UD students fraternity representative said campus. Someone damaged Free CPR Class said a bicycle had been taken sometime between 11:30 a vehicle sometime between 18 Take advantage of this free opportu- from the “mud room” that was p.m. on Jan. 17 and 1 a.m. 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 1 nity to learn CPR from the UD Rescue open and unlocked. One of on Jan.18, someone knocked p.m. on Jan. 20. Someone Squad. The class takes place at 6 p.m. the complainants stated she over a tree in the backyard. The knocked off the outside mirror in KU room 222. Space is limited. Regis- heard noises coming from the tree was a young sapling about on the passenger side of the ter at campus.udayton.edu/~squad1 or downstairs of the house around three inches in diameter and vehicle, which was missing from e-mail [email protected]. 1:30 a.m. The bike is a Schwinn the trunk had been broken off the scene. The complainant 24-inch frame, ladies’ 12-speed approximately 12 inches above completed a written statement. mountain bike and hunter green. the ground. There are no known suspects. NEWS 5 Flyer News•Friday, January 30, 2009

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Alyson Baird and Erin Moulton took advantage of their snow day by tromping through the snow and falling back to make snow angels. ryan kozelka/assistant PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR 5 2 1 3 Puzzle by websudoku.com donations Paul Hotel can use volunteers us, as an entire community, to (cont. from p. 1) and the food bank has opportuni- be able to depend on each other, St. Vincent de Paul Community Food Pantry ties for stocking and distributing so we need to support those who 945 Edwin C. Moses Blvd. “If everyone here donated two food. are struggling more than us right • Call (937) 222-5555 for the food pantry or (937) 461-7837 cans, approximately $1, we would “I think it’s important for us now.” for the food service at the hotel to make a contribution. be able to feed hundreds of peo- all to recognize that we are all “If it weren’t for the contribu- ple,” Klein said. relatively well-off and that there tions, we wouldn’t make it,” said Dayton Gospel Mission Kelly McCabe, current presi- are so many people out there who Clarkston. “But we’ll make it. We 64 Burns Ave. dent of UD’s St. Vincent de Paul, don’t even have a warm place to always do.” • Visit The Gospel Mission’s Web site at gmission.org “How to Help” said there are other ways to help. stay, let alone enough to eat,” to print a grocery list of needed items. Klein said the St. Vincent de Klein said. “It’s important for

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8 PROPELLER Flyer News•Friday, January 30, 2009 FN PROFILES 10 SINCE 1997

NICK IANNARINO Propeller Editor

UDRI researchers were able to weld individual nanocomposite magnets Housed in Kettering Labs, the University of Dayton Re- together to create lightweight, yet extremely dense rare earth perma- search Institute has been testing and developing techno- nent magnets, which reached world record-breaking energy levels in logical advancements in scientific and engineering fields 2003. Scientists had never been able to successfully synthesize nanocom- since 1956. posite materials into bulk magnets without losing magnetic properties before this breakthrough. Commissioned by government, industry and non-profit customers, UDRI has gained an international reputation “This technology will affect everything, from faster and smaller com- for scientific research and innovation in fields as diverse as puter hard drives to more efficient hybrid and hydrogen-powered au- aerospace mechanics, advanced materials and magnetics. tomobiles, to improved communication and electronic and medical de- vices,” Sam Liu, manager of the magnetics lab, said in a press release. “Our researchers have, over five decades, demonstrated the ability to deliver the research they’ve been hired to do As baby boomers approach retirement age, industry in a timely manner and within the budget they’re provided by their sponsors,” UDRI Communication Administrator around the world is bracing itself for “brain drain,” the Pamela Gregg said. outflow of intellectual capital from longstanding institu- tions now faced with restocking their departed staffs. Ini- Sponsored research at UD began in 1949 when Dr. Kenneth In addition to a large staff of multidisciplinary researchers, tially intended to capture the knowledge and experience UDRI employs students of all levels — from undergradu- Schraut (seated), a math professor, selected 10 of his top stu- dents to analyze flight data after receiving a $10,200 grant from of Air Force employees close to retirement age, UDRI ates to doctoral candidates. In 2008, more than 260 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. is working to apply a system to all forms of industry to students were involved in research at UDRI, which gives PHOTO COURTESY OF UDRI.UDAYTON.EDU them an edge when they’re ready for post-graduate em- store, sort and move the information provided by grizzled ployment, according to Gregg. Gregg also credits UDRI with conducting interesting work vets to the younger workers replacing them. in advanced materials using nanotechnology, which gives existing materials completely new properties. “I think our contributions to developing materials that are Information collection will take place through video docu- lighter but stronger, have improved properties, or are sim- mentation, by collecting notes, reports or other informa- ply designed better than their predecessors, have been “Our researchers hope to someday see an aircraft with a tion directly from senior employees, and through a wiki, extremely important,” Gregg said. nanocomposite skin that will save lives in the event of a lightning strike by actually conducting the electricity of the a living document that can be edited by several people Conducting design research to provide better aircraft strike along the fuselage and off the aircraft,” Gregg said. proficient in a particular area. The information will then canopies, for instance, has significantly helped the Air be entered into a database, which employees can access Here are several examples of UDRI’s important contribu- Force prevent further loss of life and funds caused by electronically anytime and anywhere. geese and other birds crashing through plane windshields tions to technology since 1997. For more information, visit and transparencies. udri.udayton.edu.

In 1999, research chemist Bob try,” Kauffman said in a press solution utilizes water formed The FAA has awarded Kauffman went to static. I realized that wet Kauffman and his colleagues at release. “When two frayed wires through naturally developing con- an additional $200,000 in fund- copper wires give off a radio fre- UDRI teamed up with the Federal in close proximity start sparking, densation, and electrical currents ing to further PATCH technology. quency just before shorting out.” Aviation Administration to deter- they can form combustible resi- surging through the damaged Kauffman is also developing re- mine the cause of a fuel tank ex- dues that eventually ignite and wire, to chemically transform it- search on a device comparable to The discovery could lead to the plosion that downed TWA flight take out the entire bundle — like self into an insoluble and perma- an AM radio used to detect faulty installation of devices on air- 800 in 1996. All 230 passengers and someone lighting a fuse.” nent polymer coating. wires. plane runways used to listen for crew members were killed. The rogue wire radio frequencies, or researchers determined frayed To combat the erosion of wire in- The PATCH system is employed “I was conducting experiments in as handheld instruments used by fuel-sensor wiring likely played a sulation, Kauffman ingeniously both as a liquid mist that can be the lab, and a baseball game was technicians. major role in the detonation. designed an inexpensive and non- sprayed into inaccessible dam- playing on a radio in the back- toxic formula he calls PATCH — aged areas, and as a solid coating ground. Every time I put a drop “Aging aircraft wire is a major Power-Activated Technology for embedded during manufacture as of water on live copper wires, the challenge to the aerospace indus- Coating and Healing. The liquid an inner layer of wire coating. game went away,” he said. “It just PROPELLER 9 Flyer News•Friday, January 30, 2009

Replacing animal fat shortening with veg- oil, but has caught on more quickly with the etable shortening in fast food restaurant fry- fast food industry’s fry stations. Kauffman ers was an early step taken by burger joints said in a press release that he realized he to alleviate national health concerns. But could extend the technology to restaurants vegetable oil is much more likely to go bad after eating gross French fries which were and leaves a nasty aftertaste when it’s past cooked in stale oil. Initially conceived as an ice-free In 2004, the Defense Logistics its prime. As a result, many paranoid res- refrigeration system used to safely Agency announced it had ordered taurant owners change the shortening much Surecheck technology gives fry cooks a much transport life-saving blood and vac- the VaxiCool refrigerators for use more frequently than is really necessary. less arbitrary system for knowing the proper cines in developing countries, UDRI in hot and dry combat areas. The premature disposal of cooking oil is bad time to change their shortening. The simple formulated a technology critical to college students: a device to keep UDRI holds more than 75 domes- for the environment, and can cost individual handheld device only takes a few seconds to their precious pizza hot. tic and foreign patents on phase restaurants over $10,000 per year to dispose distinguish between good and bad oil. Ac- change materials. The technology and restock their supply and clean drains. cording to a press release, Surecheck tech- When researchers studied the has been used by companies such nology has been shown to cut a typical fast conventional, mostly kerosene- as Dayton-based Energy Storage “Surecheck,” also invented by UDRI re- food restaurant’s shortening consumption by powered refrigerators and insolat- Technologies Inc. in therapeutic searcher Bob Kauffman, was originally in- as much as 84 percent. ed iceboxes used to maintain vac- hot and cold packs, electric floor- cines, blood and medical supplies heating systems, microwave-heat- tended to monitor the condition of jet engine around the globe, they discovered ed earmuffs, scarves and other the system’s inadequate tempera- clothing, and, of course, in pizza- ture control capabilities and lim- delivery boxes. ited potential for transport. Introduced in 1998, Domino’s Heat- Retired UDRI senior research Wave hot bags consist of two discs scientist Ival Salyer developed a of rubberlike phase-changing ma- portable solar or battery-operated terial. An electrical grid, which is Pearls are formed inside the shell of certain mol- “We’re seeing oyster blood cells behaving as if they are refrigerator he called the Vaxi- plugged into an outlet, rests be- lusks as a defense mechanism to a potentially threat- growing a shell, but on metal and away from the oys- Cool. Constant temperatures are tween the discs and slowly heats ening irritant. Oysters, for instance, deposit layers ter,” UDRI senior research scientist Doug Hansen said achieved by packets of phase- them until they begin to soften. of nacre, a natural calcium carbonate ceramic mate- in a press release. “Our goal is to grow these ceramic change materials, chemically en- After the bags are unplugged, rial which also forms the mollusk’s shell, to seal off films with a great deal of control over thickness and gineered to melt and solidify at a phase change occurs as the discs the irritation. Eventually, layers of the nacre coating location onto materials that require strong but light- constant 41 degrees Fahrenheit, begin to once again solidify, a pro- form a pearl. weight protection.” which absorb and release latent cess that gives off steady, 170 de- heat with each solid to liquid and gree Fahrenheit heat, according Scientists at UDRI are working to manipulate oys- Because shell-derived biological ceramics are toler- liquid to solid conversion. The to Domino’s. This keeps the pizza ter blood cells to deposit nacre — both within and ated by the human body, oyster nacre is ideal for use in fridge and vaccine carrying case oven-hot and delicious during the outside the oyster body — on aluminum, titanium coating metal implants used for bone repair, artificial are also insulated with vacuum course of a normal delivery. and stainless-steel alloys to create impact-resistant, joints and heart valves to lower the risk of rejection panels, which are five to eight corrosion-inhibitive coatings for aircraft, ship hulls and failure. Ultimately, UDRI researchers believe they times more effective than poly- and other metal structures requiring a durable pro- can also use the oyster as a model to promote human urethane. tective finish. bone growth and even tissue and organ regeneration.

Nine years ago, UDRI developed a “glasses-mount- ed display,” essentially a small laptop that projects whatever is on the screen onto the inside of a pair of lightweight glasses. GMD was considered the next gen- eration of “wearable computers” intended to provide immediate, hands-free information.

UDRI received a $10 million grant from the Air Force Research Labora- Last August, Research and Markets reported that Apple tory last May to construct and operate the U.S.’s first federal research and Sony were hard at work developing video screen facility designed to create jet fuel from coal and biomass. The institu- tion, called the Alternative Aerospace Fuels Research Facility and based goggles, most likely intended to recognize and interact with the environment they’re in. Wearable computers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is intended to create a domestic al- When Bob Kauffman’s son, Jason, was have the capability to change our world. It’s fitting that ternative to increasingly expensive foreign petroleum-based fuel, and a sophomore mechanical engineering to develop technologies for greater fuel efficiency and reduced environ- UDRI had a hand in its development. student at UD, UDRI applied for a pat- mental impact. It is expected to begin operations by early 2010. ent on the 19-year-old’s cryptography pseudorandom number generator pro- gram and pitched it to various compa- nies. By channeling the programs used in casino slot machines, the Kauff- mans believe Jason’s cryptography DEFLECTS has unconditional security and could OBJECTS be proven unbreakable. The program is most effective for Internet and data security storage. PROJECTILE Interestingly enough, UD also pro- duced legendary code-cracker Joseph UDRI HAS DEVELOPED high quality gel bags that mimic the size, weight and behavior of real birds. Researchers use these to test Desch (class of 1929), who gained the durability of jet canopies when struck by projectile objects. The hope is the objects will either break or “bounce back.” worldwide fame after deciphering Ger- man and Japanese messages during World War II. 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Flyer News•Friday, January 30, 2009 Cleveland comedian hot flyer sub catches fire to charm UD First-year student creates popular new Marycrest sandwich Rania shakkour A&E Editor chris rizer Staff Writer Cleveland comedian Ryan Dalton will make his way to the KU Boll Most people whose names adorn Theatre stage Saturday, Feb. 7. UD locations like Stuart Hill, The 32-year-old stand-up comic Kennedy Union and St. Mary’s first charmed UD students at The Hall earned the honor for their Funny Bone last semester. A CAB dedication to the university or by event took a group of students their Catholic ties. to the comedy club for a night of The latest title on campus entertainment, and Dalton was the honors service of a different sort — opening act. service to the collective taste buds “I thought he was just as funny that visit Marycrest cafeteria. or funnier than the headliner, and In a few short months and many who attended agreed,” Jimmy with a simple idea for a sandwich, Hankenhof, CAB’s concert and first-year sociology major, Tyler comedy co-chair, said. Jernigan, started a mini-revolution After graduating from Kent State of ‘Crest proportions. University, Dalton held part-time Jernigan said that his jobs untypical of a college graduate inspiration for the sandwich came including trades in food service, when he was missing the buffalo retail and coffee distribution. Dalton chicken sub from the Great Steak eventually found his true calling – First-year Tyler Jernigan, creator of the popular Marycrest sandwich the Hot Flyer, eats dinner with his friends Tuesday. ryan kozelka/ and Potato Company near his stand-up comedy. assistant photography editor home in Cincinnati. “I love comedy and irony,” Dalton He began making special orders to order it,” Westhoven said. kitchens at home, students are that it borders on plain, as though said on his Facebook page. “Those at the Marycrest Deli for a similar Though not officially on the always looking for something new there should be more to it to make things make me laugh.” sandwich consisting of a toasted menu, Marycrest employees know to try. it so well-known. Dalton’s stand-up talent led him sub roll, Colby Jack cheese, exactly what a request for the Hot “A lot of our sandwiches are Ordering the Hot Flyer with to regular appearances at top comedy chicken tenders and buffalo ranch Flyer means. suggestions from people,” Falter lettuce gives it a much more clubs including Funny Bone sites sauce. Doug Young, a full-time said. complete taste, somehow rounding around the county. Dalton recently Jernigan said he and his employee at Marycrest, said that Eads and Falter plan to suggest out the spicy, crunchy, cheesy appeared in the third season of friends, David Westhoven and in his four years of work, no other the addition of the sandwich to the flavor ­— but to each his own. Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham,” Brian Collins, have been ordering student has made a sandwich deli menu. which features the nation’s hottest the sandwich two to three times request with such impact. As far as taste goes, the comedians doing fresh stand-up at a day since October, varying only He said that it caught on sandwich is a balance of flavor and the Gotham Comedy Club in New sometimes in their choice of with other students pretty much texture. York City. cheese. instantly. The toasty sub roll and chicken “I think his performance here will “A lot of people ask if that’s all “Once they tried it, they were tenders give it both crunch and be great, and we are expecting a pretty we eat,” Collins said. hooked,” he said. soft meatiness, with Colby Jack good turnout,” Hankenhof said. Dubbed the Hot Flyer, the ‘Crest Supervisors Dori Eads cheese acting as a gooey buffer On the Fly, UD’s improve club, will sandwich has since spread like the and Sue Falter said Marycrest to the crunch, and buffalo ranch open for Dalton at 8 p.m. Admission spicy fire of its buffalo ranch sauce is always open to students’ sauce to give it some spice. is free. For more information, e-mail to other ‘Crest customers. suggestions for the menu. Since Still, these ingredients do not do [email protected]. “When people see it come out, students eat at the dining hall complete justice to the Hot Flyer they say ‘What is that?’ and want every day like they would in their reputation. Its taste is so simple

Feeling creative? Go to Craft Night 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday at ArtStreet Studios D and E. Create an accordion style book with Leah Konicki, learn scrapbooking techniques from Rita Uhlenhake, or make a bowl out of magazines with Ellen Schneider, all while enjoying refreshments. local and global The event is free. For more info, e-mail [email protected]. arts and events Stay out of the cold and see “Taxi to the Dark Side” 9 p.m. tonight at ArtStreet Studio B. This 2008 documentary exposes the inhumane treatment toward U.S.-held prisoners in Afghani- stan, Iraq and Cuba. Free and open to the public.

Bon Appétit! Catch the last day of Restaurant Week today. Enjoy three-course meals for $20.09 at more than 50 eateries as part of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association’s special deal. To view menus of what restaurants are offering, go to www.dineoutdayton.org.

Horror flick “The Uninvited,” starring Elizabeth Banks, romantic comedy “New in Town” starring Renée Zellweger and “Taken” drop in theaters today. Stand-up comedian Ryan Dalton will per- form at UD Saturday, Feb. 7. courtesy of “The Uninvited.” photo by Kimberley French www.myspace.com/ryandaltoncomedy ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11 Flyer News•Friday, January 30, 2009 Mary: ‘Fairest of All’ exhibit in library gallery

Matt Croghan a personal statement on her Web Staff Writer site, www.janoliver.com. “If I can paint something that can open up Vibrant, energetic and full of feelings in another person, make life are just a few ways to describe them smile, feel love, deepen their the new “Fairest of All” exhibition faith, or give them a glimpse of the by Jan Oliver in the Marian beauty that is still in the world - Library. then I think I have done my job.” On the seventh floor of the The collection includes a range Roesch Library, in the Marian of paintings from the Virgin Library Gallery, students and the Mother, portrayals of Mary’s public can visit and enjoy beautiful, world in vivid colors and images, to exquisite paintings of the Virgin angels, stars and baby Jesus. This Mary in all her magnificence. The display is a tribute to the mother exhibit opens today and will run of Jesus Christ, Queen of Heaven, THE MEN of through March 27, with the gallery and the empathetic mother to open Monday through Friday, 8:30 everyone on earth. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students interested should Oliver has only been painting explore the exhibit whenever they since 2003 after a long run-in have a break during classes, or with procrastination. Her life has just need time to relax and enjoy been full of impressions ranging 239 the arts. A quick elevator ride from the Southwest and the Deep to the top floor of the library is South with extensive visits to STONEMILL well worth the experience of such many Latin American countries. vibrant artwork. She represents constant themes in House Specs: Four Bedrooms, “Jan Oliver is not a Catholic, every piece of artwork she creates. one bathroom, living room, but she has discovered Mary as a Themes such as expressions of faith woman and mother who identifies storage room, kitchen and the faithful, the simplicity and with daily life – a life of loving – grace of creating with your hands, [Juniors Nick Kuzmick, Greg McGinley, Danny Demko, Kevin Snyder, Joe Gehring] just as we do,” Sister Jean Frisk the fruits of harvest, beautiful said. “These images literally landscapes, and women who have first floor and everyone who sleeps FN: What’s a 239 party must-have? explode with love made vibrant.” sylvia maye endured, survived and prospered there has the go to bed when he GM: Remixed music. Synder doesn’t So come celebrate in the Chief Staff Writer throughout history and life. does. have originals of any songs. Marianist tradition and explore “More than anything, I feel that Flyer News: How’s life on Stone- KS: I’m the house mom. this great collection of art that will I am not painting these paintings mill? FN: When you open the fridge, what’s open your heart to the compassion for me – they are for you – they Greg McGinley: We thoroughly en- FN: What’s your porch mostly used usually in it? that is the Virgin Mary. joy it. We like the amount of traffic for? GM: Joe’s medicine, it has to stay re- are for the world,” Oliver said in that comes through here. It’s a pretty DD: Storage. frigerated. hot corner. GM: We usually stay on the porch GM: Empty pizza boxes. Danny Demko: We like people see- cause the lawn is gross. It’s just NK: Trash, too. ing us when we’re outside so every- mud. one knows we live here. KS: Hanging out. We couch out there FN: Do you have any nicknames for Kevin Snyder: Great location, too. for a while, too. each other? We have a nice little, quick walk to GM: Dan is the hometown kid. They class and to Brown Street. FN: Any downfalls to your house? call me Onion Head but that was DD: It’s small…it’s really small. sophomore year. FN: Any house traditions? NK: We pay so much for high speed Nick Kuzmick: Our friend who internet and it never works. FN:Anything else you guys want to comes over every day. mention? GM: Yeah, Rayhill is our tradition. FN: Favorite foods? GM: We’re living in a nine-person He’s always over. All: Jimmy Johns. house next year on Trinity. GM: One time, I ordered it three NK: We look forward to a porch pro- FN: Any house rules? times in one day. file for that house next year, too. GM: Obey Snyder. He sleeps on the DD: Corleone’s bacon pizza.

Power of the Pen write for a&E [email protected] A new exhibit in the Marian Library Gallery, “The Fairest of All,” by artist Jan Oliver features 30 paint- ings that explore Mary’s various roles in faith. photo contributed by The university of dayton 12 OPINIONS Flyer News•Friday, January 30, 2009

“Freedom of the press is essential for the full and effective exercise of freedom of expression and an indispensable instrument for the functioning of representative democracy.”

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Declaration of Principles on forum Freedom of Expression, 2000 fneditorial yourturn Voice: UDRI: SGA calls on students to make their voices heard at UD on any concern they might have

Doing good for the world while making UD look good problems such as blown fuses, safety locked the basements. She came in The HeatWave: students delight when it makes an appearance on access during the windstorm and to a public SGA meeting to discuss their doorsteps and incoming freshmen read a whole page devoted to blackout, storage-related problems issues the student body is facing, and it in UD’s viewbook. such as fans and winter coats be- basements was a primary concern. UDRI is famous for its invention of Domino’s HeatWave, the ing locked and unreachable, water Although we could get no direct an- Mallory green sga darkside senator warmed bag that delivers hot pizzas even in the winter. It’s UDRI’s damage and leaks. All of these could swers, it has been suggested that the claim to fame on campus, but do students know its origin? At first, it Our basements are locked. We have been easily fixed with unlocked authoritative decision to lock base- was a solar or battery-operated refrigerator created so vaccines could were given no notices, no memos, doors and without bothering Public ment doors in UD houses was made be transported in third world countries. no e-mails, no warning that this Safety to come and unlock a door. by Administrative Services and Fa- That’s the kind of selfless genious UD students should take delight would happen. We came to school These statistics were not surprising. cilities Management. in. with boxes of seasonal clothes, bikes, However, there were several Students, this is where you come Though UDRI has been around for 50 years, it sometimes takes cornhole boards, fans, washers and shocking incidents discovered as a in. It is not time to speak out an- years for UD students to hear about it, let alone be aware of the work dryers, and much more. We had result of this survey. Twenty-four grily about getting the basements it’s doing for national and international improvements. UDRI is and still have no where to put them. students explained that they need- unlocked. For now, they are locked, behind more than just the HeatWave. Its projects are the future in These are all common complaints ed immediate access to the base- and we will not see them unlocked. saving lives and saving data. We could claim it as one of UD’s biggest about the situation we found our- ments because things were “left on.” However, there is a bigger issue at ventures. That is, if we even knew what it was up to in those labs. selves in a few months ago. This fall, Alarms were going off in the base- hand. Where was the student voice As UDRI Communication Administrator Pamela Gregg said, UD students moved into their houses, ments, and lights were on without when this decision was made? Many sponsors have come to rely on UDRI for the quality of its inventions. many finding their basement doors access to the light switches. How offices and committees on this cam- UDRI hires “researchers who have demonstrated an innovative bent,” locked. We have not been given any exactly does this improve our cam- pus have student voices on their pan- Gregg said. These are the people UD students work with and learn explanation, nor has anyone stood pus’ environmental footprint? Some els. How did these departments get from. up and taken responsibility for lock- students expressed concern because away without our say? What are we Take a minute to leaf through UDRI’s projects on its Web site, udri. ing them. they smelled gas in their basement going to do about the lack of student udayton.edu, and it’s obvious UD researchers have done more than In October, the Student Govern- and had no way of checking it out. A opinion on such issues? What could just invent the HeatWave. They have designed birdstrike-resistant ment Association sent out a survey total of 168 students stated that they happen next if we don’t step up and canopies for the Air Force, the importance of which was demonstrated to collect some information about believed the basements were locked push our way in? We may not have in the Miracle on the Hudson. It created a new see-through material this whole mess of a situation. The due to too much partying, and some the most powerful or influential voic- that’s stronger than bullet-proof glass, an invention that caught the majority of the results were as ex- even explicitly blamed Sr. Schmel- es on campus, but we sure do have eye of the Discovery Channel. pected. Of the 332 students who took ing for locking the doors. the loudest. This is a university. It Though not all UDRI inventions improve your Saturday nights, the survey, over 60 percent of them Upon receiving these results, your is for the students. Let’s make it for the work its researchers do improves our university’s reputation and said they had locked basements, 70 SGA Darkside and Ghetto Senators us once again. makes a difference in the world. percent of whom found their doors tried to find answers. We looked for Let’s do something. Speak up! locked upon arrival. A tally of 66.9 someone to show initiative and tell us Send e-mails. Seek out your SGA percent of students admitted to need- who was responsible for locking the representatives. Request a forum ing immediate access to a locked doors, and why they did it. We found from administration to discuss stu- fnstaff 2008-2009 basement throughout the semes- very few answers, but we do know dent issues. Take an active stance. ter for reasons including electrical that it was not Sister Schmeling who Make your voice heard. Editor-in-Chief Will Hanlon 229-3892 Assistant Photography Editor Ryan Kozelka

Managing Editor Nick Kastner Art Director Michelle Stawicki

News Editor Jennie Szink 229-3226 Assistant Art Director Claire Wiegand Word on the street... Assistant News Editors Carly Schott and Chief News Writer Stephanie Vermillion How are you spending your first snow day of 2009? Kelsey Cano Chief A & E Writer Sylvia Maye Arts & Entertainment Editor Rania Shakkour Chief Sports Writer Bryce Stuckenschneider 229-3890 Business Manager Kara Eliopoulos Assistant A & E Editor Jacqui Boyle Advertising Manager Opinions Editor Jason Lyon 229-3878 Kathryn Lecklider 229-3813 Sports Editor Cory Griffin 229-3891 Assistant Ad. Manager Assistant Sports Editor John Bedell Lauren Lecklider Propeller Editors Nick Iannarino and Web Editor CJ Wurtz “I slept in and went to “I’m from Texas so I went “I woke up early for soccer Amanda Orr Asst. Web Editor Daniel Longenbaker brunch with my friends.” outside and took pictures of practice but plan on sleeping Copy Editor Tim Graves Circulation Manager Dan Vohden the snow.” all day.” Briana Synder Photography Editor Steve Heywood, freshman jonny phipps, freshman mario falsetti, freshman Undecided arts and sciences undecided arts and sciences criminal justice OPINIONS 13 Flyer News•Friday, January 30, 2009 letters to the editor Co-op and internship program Seniors not happy with role of women in at UD shouldn’t be overlooked coed intramural sports, demand change

As I look back on the experi- cate opportunities that fit you. Apply. How long will we idly sit while the misogynist ones. or ball and rightly so. Further- ences that most shaped me over the Most importantly, stay patient and the University of Dayton oppress- Why should a girl touchdown more, can females not handle the past four years, the co-op program repeat the process until receiving a es half the student population? in intramural football count for spike in coed volleyball? Does stands out among others. My co-op position you like. In honor of Martin Luther King 9 points when a male touchdown that not teach girls that they need terms spanned multiple cities and I urge UD leadership to integrate Day, we should take a closer look only counts for 6? And girl plays? a man for protection? organizations, but all offered me the co-op or internship experiences into at the civil rights issues affecting How much oppressive weight can Isn’t this only further degrad- Eric Weinheimer senior opportunity to apply knowledge ob- every academic program at UD. In women in intramural sports. female shoulders bear? ing and stultifying girls every- tained here to make lasting impacts order to move UD forward as a pre- We have a dream that our Is it too dangerous for men to where? We do not need rules that elsewhere. I gained valuable friends, eminent Catholic university, we daughters will be judged not on be in the key in coed recreational a certain gender is included on mentors, and perspectives as a result must seek ways to differentiate the the basis of their gender, but on basketball? And what is this girl the court or field. of the program. student experience here from those the measure of their skill. touch in soccer and floor hockey? This is a travesty against Co-op and internship opportuni- of other institutions. We’re already To quote Edmund Burke: “All That rule doesn’t apply to volley- women. The chauvinists must be ties are available in Ohio and around recognized for a community-based that is necessary for the triumph ball and basketball and every- checked! the world, regardless of major. I urge Marianist tradition and completely of evil is that good men do noth- thing works out splendidly. Men If you’ve ever loved a fellow fellow UD students who haven’t ex- unique student neighborhood. Let’s ing.” His patriarchal comments do not hoard the ball from girls woman, let us break these shack- plored these possibilities to consider go further to establish UD as a place aside, now is the time to act. nor does it make the game gim- les and stand for a new era. doing so. From my personal experi- where all students reach outside Intramural sports must elimi- micky. ence, I recommend the following ap- the classroom to improve society nate their outdated rules, rules Everyone has seen a man on kelly rademaker, senior proach. through co-ops, internships, or other that seek to keep women in the a fast-break, only to be stopped spanish Analyze your strengths and pas- similar experiences. kitchen and dependent on men. because a woman hasn’t touched sions, both personal and profession- Keep the rules on the numbers of the ball or puck yet. Females don’t nathan krawetzke, senior al. Make the most of every resource boys and girls, but do away with stop to have a male touch the puck history available (faculty, career services, kevin korte, senior family, friends, and internet) to lo- chemical engineering editorialcartoon Don’t be so quick to criticize Remember when they said using cell cartoons, they do their job phones would give you brain tumors? The editorial section of the last with distractions like a drinking cul- Flyer News was missing its editorial ture, test anxiety, the misfortunes cartoon. In its place was yet another of sports teams, tuition inflation, Yeah... kinda funny letter to the editor attacking the now bureaucratic bungling, condem- infamous “Midwest” cartoon for nable living quarters, or inclement in hindsight ... what is called an unfair depiction of weather. Instead, they can concen- the state of Pennsylvania. trate solely on the artistic integrity What grounds is that, exactly, to of their cartoonistry by attacking criticize the cartoon? OK, maybe it the tyranny of an undemocratic ad- isn’t truly representative of the opin- ministration — the heavy, somber ions of the entire student body. I can mantle of journalism. think of a lot of people who, for one There is much yet to be praised reason or another, love and respect in the clunky computer-rendered the Keystone state. And what hap- graphical style and simple messages pened to Wisconsin? Milwaukee isn’t of the Flyer News’ editorial cartoons. the best of the Midwest now? We are the digital generation, after By its very nature, an editorial all, used to accessing information cartoon isn’t going to please every- quickly and in fragments. I, for one, body. It is meant to wrestle contro- believe that the style and content of versial issues head-on and expose the cartoons — that is, their frag- the ugly ones for all to see. A good mentation — are a good reflection cartoonist like Nick Kastner does his of the sensibilities of a great many or her level best to avoid offending individuals in the student popula- people at the expense of time, effort, tion: almost clever in its simplicity. and humor, but a few collaterally Laughter is a great way to defuse ten- damaged egos are not grounds for at- sion, whether personal or political, tacking a cartoon. I think this issue and what really matters is that the stems from a misunderstanding of cartoon gets you to view a controver- nick kastner, senior what an editorial cartoon is meant sial issue in the plain, honest light of to do: employ satire to humorously humor. And on that level, the FN edi- ourpolicy highlight a controversial issue. torial cartoons succeed: they usually Flyer News is the student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton. It works to serve the campus Echoing the excellent opinion of give me something to laugh at. community and offers a forum for opinion. The university makes no representations or warranties Mr. Glasgo’s previous letter, consider regarding products or services advertised in Flyer News. Flyer News reserves the right to edit or professional cartoonists. All they do is draw cartoons. Unlike university drew morrison, junior reject all copy. Flyer News does not necessarily uphold or advocate the opinions in the columns, students, they don’t have to contend mechanical engineering letters or cartoons appearing in the opinion pages. Send 50 to 350-word letters to the editor at: [email protected]. Submissions must include name, major, year and phone number. 14 SPORTS Flyer News•Friday, January 30, 2009

WEEKEND Softball schedule Team looks to build on last year Men’s Basketball Sun. Feb. 1 vs. St. Joe’s Flyers hoping to surprise rest of league, continue improvement from last season

MARISSA MALSON Women’s Basketball think that we are farther along at one game at a time and focus on university. Staff Writer Sat. Jan. 31 at Temple this point with this team than we one team and our next opponent “We’re really excited for her Even amid the snow and ice, were last year at this point so we’re and not get ahead of ourselves and her opportunity,” Clark said. Women’s Track the Flyers softball team is gearing prepared for that competition. We down the road.” “She’s been looking at and pursuing up for the start of the 2009 spring definitely play some good teams Junior outfielder Molly Meyer head coaching opportunities. You Fri. Jan. 30 and Sat. Jan. 31 sports season. Last season the so we really hope for that early is also optimistic about the A-10 can’t really control the timing of Findlay Classic Flyers finished with more than 20 confidence just to kind of test us conference play. when the opportunities become Findlay, Ohio (21) wins for the first time in three and see where our strengths are “This year hopefully we can available so we’re excited for her years and are looking to repeat and where we can continue to rack up some conference wins and the team’s excited for her.” that success this year. develop.” early so we don’t have to make “We’re going to do the best that inside the “We absolutely hope to build The Flyers also face a difficult or break it on that last game,” we can to transition quickly and on our success from last season,” nonconference schedule early in Meyer said. “I think we’re try to keep our routine the same NUMBERS and really provide a comfort level for our team and we’re going to go 8 about business like we do every The UD softball team is picked other day. Hopefully our incoming to finish eighth in the A-10 this assistant coach will be able to season, but some of the players pick things up quickly and they’re are much more optimistic about going to bring some different the team’s chances this season. strengths that will help us out too that maybe we’re missing right now.” 4 Additionally, the Flyers have a Freshmen that will join the Fly- ers softball roster next season. young team this season, with just Pitcher Amanda Daly, middle in- two returning seniors. Clark hopes fielder Carlyn Harlow, outfielder that they can provide consistency Kathleen Maloof and outfielder to the team as well as set an Shelby Pohlman will play for example for the younger girls. Dayton in the fall. “Our experienced players’ leadership is going to be critical because their voices are fewer in 21 number but they can have just the This will be the second sea- amount of impact by how they son for softball head coach carry themselves, how they lead Cara Clark. In one of the more impressive turnarounds in school by example,” Clark said. “Our history, she led the Flyers to underclassmen certainly look up their first 20+ win season in to them already and regarding the three years with 21 wins last team they can have a tremendous season. She also coached them positive impact,” Clark said. to seven wins in conference play, Freshman catcher Raime which was more than double the The softball team practices defensive alignments during a recent practice at the Athletic Practice Facility. Cronkhite agreed. RYAN KOZELKA- ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR previous year’s totals. “We have a lot of really good leaders who really embraced head coach Cara Clark said. Clark the season, with several games going to surprise a lot of people the freshmen into the program,” 4 is in her second season as head against Big Ten and Big 12 actually. I’m not a huge believer Cronkhite said. Amount of games that the Flyers coach of the Flyers and is excited schools. in preseason rankings but I think As the team comes together will play in their first tournament about the potential of this year’s “We stack our schedule early so we are going to surprise a lot of during the early season on the of the spring season. Dayton will travel to Cedar Falls, Iowa for the team. we can play some good competition people at conference, especially.” road, the Flyers’ student fans will Northern Iowa Dome Tourna- “The thing that we like about in our nonconference schedule, A challenge facing the have to wait a while until Dayton ment. The team will take on this team right now is that we have so we hope that that prepares us Flyers this season is the loss of hosts its first home game March Nebraska, Northern Iowa, North a handful of returning players that for our conference,” Clark said. assistant coach Christine Steines, 18 when they will welcome the Dakota and South Dakota State. have embraced our philosophy “Once we get into conference it is who recently accepted a head Indiana State Sycamores to town and are really starting to flourish really important for us to take it coaching position at a Division III for a doubleheader. under the system,” Clark said. “We complement that with a youthful, new-coming group so we really expect to see some good things out of them and the entire LAST THREE SEASONs Flyer news team.” basketball blog The Flyers begin the season Feb. 2006 18-30 .375 9-12 (A-10) 6th Place A-10 7 at the University of Northern 2007 11-30 .268 3-14 (A-10) 10th Place A-10 Iowa Dome Tournament, where 2008 21-30 .420 7-13 (A-10) 9th Place A-10 they will play four games that weekend. “We’re excited,” Clark said of THE SOFTBALL TEAM IS PREDICTED TO FINISH 8TH IN THE ATLANTIC 10 THIS SEASON the tournament. “We definitely SPORTS 15 Flyer News•Friday, January 30, 2009

Eva Rappe Emily Stegeman Little Rock, S.C.●Junior Dayton, Ohio●Sophomore Pitcher Infielder

● Won nine of the Flyers’ ●Batted .296 for the Flyers softball 21 wins last year as last season. starting pitcher. ●Had 16 RBIs last season. top ● Finished last season with a 4.42 ERA. returners

Molly Meyer Anne Maci Elk Grove, Ill.●Junior Fishers, Ind.●Junior Outfielder Infielder ● Batted .339 during last ● Batted .269 last season. season’s campaign, finishing second on the ● Finished second on team team. with three home runs.

● Had 12 RBIs last ● Finished second on team season. with 31 RBIs.

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favorite of many fans, while giving UD Arena was honoring two of the everyone a break from the usual great Flyers teams of the past at home whites. halftime on Sunday. The current Finally, to pay homage to its 1984 team was excited to meet those that Elite Eight team, the Flyers clothed came before them. CORY GRIFFIN SPORTS EDITOR themselves in throwback uniforms “(Former Flyer greats) were up from that season during Sunday’s in the tunnel when we were going With four different uniforms victory over St. Bonaventure. in at halftime,” Wright said. “To be already donned in its first 20 Although the uniforms came with able to shake their hands and for games of the season, it might seem 21st century modifications in the them to tell us great job and keep more likely that the Dayton men’s form of baggier, longer shorts, the working was great.” basketball team is more likely to uniforms were identical otherwise Wright said the former players take a walk down a fashion runway with the old UD logo ironed onto were also very supportive of the than actually take-off of Blackburn each leg of the shorts — making the current team, and proud of what Court. uniforms look as if they could still it has accomplished so far this Last season, the throwback and be cool in today’s game. season. alternate uniforms were somewhat “I like the 80’s throwback “They told us we had to just keep of a curse, but this season, they’re plugging away,” Wright said. “They providing fuel to take the team to told us we were doing a good job and the top of the Atlantic 10 standings. “I like the 80s to keep it up. For them as one of the This season, the Flyers acquired best teams to come out of Dayton to new Nike uniforms redesigned in throwback jerseys. tell us that — with them taking that the offseason and the new uniforms journey before — that was really somewhat resemble the throwback They were nice. important.” Cleveland Cavaliers uniforms from As the team headed to the locker the 1970s. The white home uniforms They were real room at halftime with the lead, fans are equipped with alternating red, at UD Arena had yet to see the show white and blue panels going up the nice.” ahead of them in the second half. side of the shorts. When the team The Flyers came out flying high, travels on the road, it wears the same Chris Wright and finished the game with nine style in the form of a red uniform. dunks. It may not have been just the The top is tight fitting, while the jerseys,” sophomore forward Chris uniforms providing the spark. shorts are baggy to accommodate Wright said. “They were nice. They Wright said playing in front of the changing styles of college were real nice” the former Flyers gave the team a basketball uniforms nationwide. In fact, not only was the act of little extra motivation. The team also has brought back wearing them exciting for Wright, “We came out in the second Chris Wright completes a dunk during Sunday’s game against St. Bonaventure. The Flyers the school’s former hue of blue — but the thought of honoring one of half playing hard because we knew wore uniforms from the 1984 season, which Wright says are his favorite uniforms worn by Marian blue — with its alternate the greatest teams in the school’s we’d have to work hard in front of the team this year. RYAN KOZELKA- ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR jerseys. The uniforms qualify as a history also got him motivated, as them.” Women’s Track Dayton heads to Findlay to continue successful indoor season

CORY GRIFFIN “The coaches have been doing team has put together several the Week for the second time this Sports Editor an awesome job of recruiting the school record performances, both season. past two years,” Cornell said. on the track and in field events. On The results for the Flyers have For the past few years, the The recruiting has put the team Jan. 10, sophomore runner Ashley improved from week-to-week as Charlotte 49ers have dominated the in a situation to compete at its Cattran won the 800 meter run with the team heads toward the finish of rest of the Atlantic 10. Dayton may highest level ever. Dayton’s indoor a school record of 2:11.63. Her time the indoor season and the start of have something to say about that track season so far has been full of stands as the best such time in the the outdoor season. this season. accolades and school records. A-10 this season, and Cattran was “We’re looking forward to “We’re looking to close the The first time the Flyers named A-10 Performer of the Week running well,” Mason said. “Our gap on Charlotte in the A-10,” showed they may be able to do that for her success. coaches are looking for some freshman distance runner Elissa this year came on Jan. 24, when “She’s incredible. She makes up season bests.” Mason said. the Flyers conquered the Jane a lot of ground,” Cornell said. “She The team will travel to the Senior runner Andrea Cornell Herrman Invite at Bowling Green. is the anchor in the relays and will Findlay Classic this weekend, and agreed, adding that Charlotte’s The team stormed through the always make up the ground.” will anticipate Feb. 14, when the ability to train outside year- field by racking up 150 team points In the field, freshman pole team will compete in the Akron round has given them a constant and 11 first-place finishes. Equally vaulter Courney Siebenaller put Invitational. They will then travel advantage over the past few impressive was Dayton’s 44 top 10 up a first place school-record finish to Kingston, R.I. for the A-10 Indoor seasons. However Cornell added finishes in the meet. of 11-feet-11.75. The vault leads Track and Field Championshps. that so far on paper, the points “The last meet we all ran well. the conference for the season and Finally, in mid March, the squad are really close between the two Almost everyone ran a personal broke Siebenaller’s previous school will head to College Station, Freshman Courtney Siebenaller practices schools. Some of that may be due best, so that was exciting,” Mason record set in December. Texas. For the NCAA Indoor pole vaulting at a recent practice. RYAN to head coach Adam Steinwachs’ said. Following the meet, Siebenaller Championships before starting its KOZELKA- ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR work on the recruiting trail. Throughout the season, the was honored as A-10 Rookie of outdoor season.