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ESPN.com, and originally committed to UD were in his sights for transferring in a phone during his sophomore year at Thurgood interview with Flyer News on Wednesday, Marshall High School in Dayton, . March 23. He then transferred two years later to Spearman, a 6-foot-3-inch guard from play at Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wil- Chicago Simeon High School, averaged 2.5 son, Va., one of the premiere men’s prep points and 1.9 rebounds in 10.9 minutes over Guards Juwan Staten (left) and Brandon Spearman NATE WAGGENSPACK basketball teams in the country, but stuck 36 games with two starts. He also said he (right) decided to transfer from the University of Dayton Assistant Sports Editor men’s basketball program after their freshman seasons. with his decision to be a Flyer. After one felt Dayton was not quite the right fit for his ETHAN KLOSTERMAN/ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR Freshman guards Juwan Staten and year, Staten now said UD isn’t the right style of basketball. Brandon Spearman announced this week place for his style of play. “[There were] a lot of different reasons,” from his two classmates. that they will leave the University of Day- “I felt like a certain type of player with said Spearman about his decision to trans- “Yeah it did surprise me, you know,” he ton men’s basketball team. skills that weren’t used,” he said. “I just fer. “Coaching and me as a player and what said. “Like, I’m with them all the time, but Staten, who started 34 of the team’s 35 thought that some of the things I could do, I want to do on offense. Me and the coaches just the idea of them actually leaving kinda games this season and averaged 8.5 points maybe Coach Gregory didn’t think was the didn’t meet eye to eye basically.” caught me off guard.” and 5.4 assists, said he is disappointed his best for me to do.” Spearman stressed that he liked his Gregory said in a press release on Day- time at UD did not work out, but that trans- The 6-foot newcomer inherited the start- coaches and players as people, but for his tonFlyers.com he hoped for the best for the ferring is the move he needs to make. ing point guard job for the Flyers this sea- career in basketball, a transfer was his best players as they move forward. “In order to reach my full potential and son following the graduation of both Lon- move. He also said he did not know where “We appreciate Juwan and Brandon’s ef- be the best player I can be, I don’t feel like don Warren and Rob Lowery. he was going to transfer yet and hadn’t dis- forts this season,” he said in the press re- that could have happened here at UD,” Stat- Despite a successful season leading the cussed the issue with Staten, but said he lease. “Players choosing to transfer is far en said. “I like coach [Brian] Gregory, I like Atlantic 10 Conference in assists and with a would like to play for a larger school. more prevalent in college basketball than my teammates, but it just didn’t feel like the 2.1 assist-to-turnover ratio, Staten’s shoot- Freshman forward Devin Oliver, another it has ever been, and Juwan and Brandon place for me to reach my full potential.” ing was stagnant throughout the year. He member of Gregory’s 2010 recruiting class, have decided to continue their careers else- Staten was one of the program’s most shot just 15 percent on three point field said he does plan to stay with the school where. We wish them good luck in their aca- highly touted recruits in history. He was goals and 60 percent from the free throw next year. He said he couldn’t speak for fel- demic and athletic futures.” rated as a top 75 prospect in his graduat- line. low freshman forward Ralph Hill, but said ing class according to both rivals.com and Staten did not indicate any schools that he was surprised by the announcement See Basketball on p. 3

weather TODAY SATURDAY SUNDAY (Source: www.nws.noaa.gov) 43/28 43/31 39/22 RIVER ROUNDTABLE Your winter blues may return, because this weekend Party sunny. Cloudy. Partly sunny. will have near-freezing temperatures. UD hosts summit to discuss local resources, PAGE 2 2 NEWS Flyer News •Friday, March 25, 2011

‘Up with the Flyers’: Little Sibs Weekend to offer more programs JEN CHENEY ities and programs than in years Lounge, a hypnotist and a Glow- Assistant News Editor past. Stover has met with mem- in-the-Dark Fest in the RecPlex Little Sibs Weekend 2011 bers of Campus Recreation, Hous- Mac Gym. An increase in events and activi- ing and Residence Life, and other Sunday includes brunch in FRIDAY NIGHT ties has led to a boost in participa- students to make for a memorable Marycrest dining hall and mass at 9 p.m.–midnight: Bowling and Billiards THE HANGER tion for Little Sibs Weekend 2011, weekend that can be fun for both the Immaculate Conception Cha- which kicks off Friday, March 25. UD students and their siblings, pel. 10 p.m.: Flick and Float RECPLEX POOL The weekend, in which UD stu- Lopez-Matthews said. “Visiting on Little Sibs Week- 12–1 a.m.: Pancake breakfast MARYCREST COMPLEX dents’ siblings are invited to come “We have over 275 siblings reg- end as a high school senior was to campus, is organized by the istered, so I imagine we’ll go over the main deciding factor for me SATURDAY MORNING Student Government Association 300 siblings … That’s a big in- to choose to go to school here,” 7:30.–9:30 a.m.: Breakfast KENNEDY UNION and Campus Activities Board. The crease from last year,” she said. said Andrea Draving, a senior 10–11:30 a.m.: Campus tour and photo hunt 2011 theme is “Up with the Fly- Events will kick off on Friday, adolescent to young adult Spanish 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Lunch KENNEDY UNION ers,” playing off the animated ad- March 25, with a pancake break- education major. “The weekend venture film “Up,” which tells the fast at night in Kennedy Union, a provided me with a glimpse of the SATURDAY AFTERNOON story of an old man who ties bal- Flick and Float feature shown at friendly, welcoming and warm UD 12–4 p.m.: Inflatables RECPLEX MAIN GYM loons to his house and flies away the RecPlex pool, comedians in community, and I knew I wanted 12–4 p.m.: Caricatures ARTSTREET with an 8-year-old Wilderness Ex- KU Ballroom, campus tours and a to be a part of that.” 12–4 p.m.: Make a mouse-pad RECPLEX MAIN GYM plorer named Russell. photo hunt. Students can bring siblings and 12–4 p.m.: Create a flip book RECPLEX MAIN GYM Early marketing efforts like Saturday afternoon, inflatables register on Friday, March 25, but mailing postcards home to fami- will fill the RecPlex Main Gym, SGA and CAB prefer individuals SATURDAY NIGHT lies over the extended Christmas and students and their siblings register in advance. The cost to break helped get the word out for will have the opportunity to par- participate in these events is $35, 6:30–8 p.m.: Video game tournament THE HANGER this upcoming weekend, said Amy ticipate in creating a photograph which includes a T-shirt, meals 8–9:30 p.m.: Hypnotist (Location TBA) Lopez-Matthews, director of Stu- flip book and painting their own and admission to all activities. 10–1 a.m.: Glow-in-the-Dark Fest RECPLEX MAC GYM dent Life and Kennedy Union. mouse pads. Artists also will draw To register and see a full sched- According to Lopez-Matthews, caricatures at ArtStreet. ule of events and times, go to SUNDAY MORNING the graduate assistant for Student Saturday night, there will be a udayton.edu/studev/studentlife- 10 a.m.–12 p.m.: Breakfast/lunch MARYCREST COMPLEX Life and Kennedy Union, Michelle video game tournament in the andku/box_office/sale_now.php. 10a.m.,12 p.m.: Mass IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHAPEL Stover, has assembled more activ- Hangar, a talent show in Torch University to host summit, foster discussion of Great Miami River

RACHEL TOVINITTI recognize the benefit it has on our ed this summit every year, and the Staff Writer communities,” said Emily Striebich, Rivers Institute organizes the event a sophomore marketing major and with the support of the president’s Student Apartment The University of Dayton will host River Summit and Ohio’s Great Cor- office. the fourth annual Miami Valley River ridor intern for the Rivers Institute. Students, faculty and staff involved Summit on Thursday, March 31, to “We hope that the summit helps citi- with the Fitz Center for Leadership in NEW ON MARKET discuss and share plans for the Great zens of our watershed recognize the Community and the Rivers Institute Miami River. potential of the Great Miami to bring participate in the event. Sponsors in- 950 Irving Ave Business, organization and city vitality to the region and boost the lo- clude UD, Rivers Institute, Fitz Center leaders from different communities cal economy.” for Leadership in Community and the 5 bedrooms/2 baths-1600 sq ft along the Great Miami River will Striebich said she hopes the event Ohio’s Great Corridor Association. meet to converse about ideas they will foster discussion about how to “The idea of bringing communities washer/dryer/dishwasher have for improved utilization and utilize the river in a way that pro- together and collaborating to bring protection of the river for recreation motes economic growth as well as the vitality to the region is really exciting free off street parking and business. health, sustainability, and productiv- to me,” Striebich said. “I hope that the “The River Summit is an annual ity of the region’s farmlands, rural summit sparks dialogue among com- meeting bringing together stakehold- areas and urban centers. munity partners about how we can $1500 per student per semester ers from throughout the watershed Last year’s River Summit estab- utilize the river, but also, I hope that to discuss opportunities and for cor- lished the OGCA, which sustains the in time more students will gain an roborations of economic develop- efforts of the River Summit through- exposure and an appreciation for the ments and how we’re leveraging our out the year and will lead to regional Great Miami River, the City of Day- 937-885-5764 water resources,” said Maggie Varga, collaboration and marketing efforts ton and what lies beyond the ‘campus a graduate assistant for the Rivers In- in the future, according to A.J. Fer- bubble.’” stitute at UD. guson, a junior mechanical engineer- The River Summit will take place According to the event’s website, ing major who is a member of River on Thursday, March 31, from 8 a.m. the River Summit is sponsored by Stewards and will be presenting at to 11:30 p.m., on the sixth floor of the the UD Rivers Institute, the Miami the summit. UD’s College Park Center, 1529 Brown Conservancy District and the newly- “One of the main purposes of the St. created Ohio’s Great Corridor As- summit and the OGCA is thinking “I promise you’ll be surprised by sociation. The OGCA’s mission fo- about how to keep college graduates how much fun Dayton, the region and cuses on developing city waterfronts, in our region,” Ferguson said. “The our rivers have to offer,” Ferguson promoting recreation and tourism, Rivers Institute and OGCA are con- said. “We dare to call it the Outdoor preserving farmland, and protecting stantly supporting projects that cre- Adventure Capital of the Midwest.” open spaces. ate new recreation opportunities for For more information about River For Rent “The goal of the River Summit is to college students.” Summit, go to http://riversummit. showcase this phenomenal asset and Since 2008, the university has host- udayton.edu. NEWS 3 Flyer News •Friday, March 25, 2011

Club swings into first place at local dance competition

ASHLEY ALT Hartman, a member of the Staff Writer Swing Club for three years, and a junior at Sinclair Community Col- Members of the University of lege, teaches the beginner lessons Dayton Swing Dance Club took along with Bernadette Sacksteder, first place in the Collegiate Divi- an employee of the UD Research sion at the annual Dayton Swing Institute. Allison Moon, a UD Smackdown at the Baum Opera alumna, also helps coach lessons. House in Miamisburg, Ohio, on “We aren’t taught by profession- Saturday, Feb. 26. al dancers per se, but people who This marks the highest placing have been dancing for awhile,” the club has ever won in a compe- Hartman said. tition, according to Ali Lodico, a The Swing Club also hosts two junior early childhood education swing dances a year on campus, major and president of the Swing according to Lodico. Club. “Those dances have a live jazz As part of its first place prize, band and are always a ton of fun, the Swing Dance Club received a with the most recent one having free pass to compete at the Hawk- an attendance of over 100 people,” eye Swing Festival at the Univer- she said. “We attract members sity of Iowa from Friday, April 8, by dancing around campus and through Sunday, April 10. UD will through word of mouth. We get a compete against other colleges lot of freshman to join at the be- across the West and Midwest in ginning of the year by dancing at the team division, according to Up the Orgs, and people see and Lodico. hear about us all over campus.” Dayton Swing Smackdown was According to Hartman, winning created in 2008 to foster competi- a competition such as this has tion for swing dancers in the Mi- been a new and energizing experi- ami Valley region, according to ence. its the website. UD’s team placed “We have competed the last four first in the Collegiate Division, years but have not won any com- and second overall. According to petitions like this before, so it’s re- the event’s website, eight teams ally exciting,” Hartman said. took part in the competition. The UD Swing Club has been on Two couples from UD’s club en- campus for four years, as a spin tered the competition — Tristan off of the Ballroom Club. The club Butcher and Lodico, and Travis has been increasing in number Members of the UD Swing Dance Club practice on Monday, March 21. The club recently took first place in the collegiate division of the Dayton Swing Hartman and Michelle Tomczyk over the years, with 30 current Smackdown, and will be traveling to the University of Iowa next month to participate in a larger competition. MICKEY SCHUEY/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER — doing improvisational perfor- consistent members who attend mances in the “Strictly Swing” lessons every week and about 80 the McGinnis Center or Virginia followed by social dancing. send an email to udswingdance- category, followed by the team paid members total. W. Kettering Hall, the team mem- Students interested in getting [email protected], and will be put performing its practiced routine. Meeting on Monday nights at bers receive lessons for an hour, involved with the Swing Club can on the mailing list.

BASKETBALL two years, the Flyers will have lost sentiment toward his experience Peace Corps - 50 Years of Promoting (cont. from p. 1) nine scholarship players and four with the Flyers. walk-ons. “... I have nothing against the Global Peace & Friendship

Both guards said they had en- joyed their time at Dayton and “I’m with them [Staten and Spearman] all the that they had good things to take away from their first collegiate time, but just the idea of them actually leav- seasons. “I’ve definitely learned how to ing kinda caught me off guard.” run a team, and I was able to play a lot of minutes as a freshman,” Devin Oliver, UD freshman forward, on the announcement Staten said. “I learned the college basketball pace; a lot of things are different from high school to col- Unless Dayton is able to pick University of Dayton; I actually Be part of the next Peace Corps generation. lege. I got introduced to the college up an additional junior college love the University of Dayton, and game, and I thank Coach Gregory transfer, the guards on next year’s if I didn’t love the University of Information Session: for giving me the opportunity to team will likely be redshirt senior Dayton I wouldn’t have picked it,” Monday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m. play and learn those things.” Josh Parker, junior Paul Williams Spearman said. “So as Juwan said, World Exchange Lounge 011 The departures of Staten and and Southern Illinois University you know, I still love the fans and Spearman will likely leave UD’s transfer redshirt junior Kevin Dil- I’ll give them as much support.” 6 Alumni Hall roster much thinner than it has lard. Flyer News was unable to con- Become a Fan: www.facebook.com/peacecorps been in past seasons, especially at Spearman said he wanted he tact Gregory for any additional Life is calling. How far will you go? 800.424.8580 l peacecorps.gov/50 the guard position. Over the last wanted to emphasize no harsh comments on this story.

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Nearly 12,000 apply for first-year enrollment CARLY GOEBEL Staff Writer

A record number of individu- als have applied to the University of Dayton for first-year admission MAR. TUESDAY for the 2011-2012 academic year, REMEMBERING ROMERO: according to Robert Durkle, assis- 25 A STATIONS OF THE CROSS tant vice president of Enrollment NOV. Join Pax Christi UD and Campus Management. Ministry today at noon for a com- “We are expecting to have close 19 memorative Way of the Cross for to 12,000 applications this year, peace and justice. Participants and with a goal to admit approximate- members of the Center for Social ly 9,000 students,” he said. “How Concern will gather between St. many of the 9,000 admitted stu- Joseph’s Hall and the chapel and dents will actually enroll will be will process around campus praying dependent on many factors. We for various injustices that plague the analyze data on a daily basis to world. It will last approximately one better predict how many will actu- hour. Send questions or concerns to ally enroll.” [email protected]. According to Durkle, the univer- sity hopes that of 9,000 students FRIDAY accepted, approximately 1,900 will MAR. First-year students gather in Humanaties Plaza during a New Student Orientation event in August PEACE CORPS DAYTON AREA choose UD. Although he said it 2010. The university has received a record amount of applications for the 2011-2012 freshman class. 28 INFORMATIONAL MEETING is too early to estimate the exact PHOTO BY A.J. FERGUSON, CONTRIBUTED BY MELISSA FLANAGAN Interested individuals should come to number who will do so, the univer- Alumni Hall Room 016 from 6 until 8 sity has looked into many ways to financial aid, being admitted to and the high level of academics p.m. to see a video of volunteers from estimate the amount of applicants other schools late in the process, have been the main factors con- around the world and to get all of your that will decide to attend UD. etc.,” Durkle said. “All play a role tributing to the increasing num- questions answered. “These numbers are fluid as in the final decision.” ber of applicants, she said. The op- factors like distance from home, According to Molly Wilson, di- portunities to explore and enrich rector of enrollment strategies, one’s faith as well as to become the 2010-2011 first-year class was involved in leadership and ser- chosen from an applicant pool of vice also have attracted more pro- 11,567. As of Tuesday, March 22, spective students, along with the Crime Log the university has received 11,741 university’s sense of community, The following incidents were reported to the Department of Public Safety from March 18 through March 19. This log was compiled by applications for the 2011-2012 Harmon said. Flyer News from actual police reports obtained from the Department of Public Safety. school year, and the demographics Although there is a large in- Theft Criminal Damaging Criminal Damaging of applicants are similar to cur- crease of applicants, tuition will March 18, 8:00 a.m. March 18, 12:14 p.m. March 19, 8:30 p.m. rently enrolled students. not be increased disproportionate- Officer Cloyd was on patrol Officer Little responded Sergeant Swank met with a “The quality of these applicants ly, according to Harmon. However, when a visiting UD alumna to Lowes Street on a complainant at the station is on par with previous years,” as the number of first-year stu- stopped him to report a criminal damage report. The regarding a criminal damage said Kathy Harmon, dean of Ad- dents increases, the university is theft. The complainant’s car complainant stated someone complaint. The complainant missions and Financial Aid. “For exploring ways to manage the size window had been broken out had damaged the kitchen stated that the driver side example, 2,090 have been accepted of incoming classes so UD can be and her Garmin Nuvi GPS window screen. Officer Little mirror to his UD owned into the honors program, com- better prepared to benefit all stu- was removed. The vehicle noticed the bottom of the vehicle had been damaged pared to last year’s 2,049.” dents, she said. was undamaged the day screen was bent inwards in the C Parking Lot. Both The university is happy to see “We hope to enroll a class of stu- before around 9 p.m., and and pulled away from the the mirror and plastic mirror the increase of students and fami- dents who will contribute to the upon her return at 8 a.m., it window. There are no known housing had been broken. lies interested in UD, according to university in positive ways as they was damaged, and the GPS witnesses or suspects at this Harmon. The university’s growing become an integral part of the UD was missing. time. opportunities available to students community,” Harmon said.

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M-FEST TO PROVIDE FORUM FOR MENTAL HEALTH DISCUSSION

Star Like Me: ‘Becca’ SARA GREEN p.m. CAB also will provide carica- surrounded by drinking,” she said. who came ready to work hard each Asst. A&E Editor tures and airbrush tattoos to coin- “This is definitely a way to be on night. It is refreshing to come to re- cide with Little Sibs Weekend. If a campus, enjoy the weather, and hearsal knowing that everyone wants To raise awareness and remove student has a registered younger enjoy the people and what cam- to be there and collaborate on the cre- the stigma often surrounding men- sibling, the sibling will get into M- pus has to offer in an alcohol-free ative process. tal health, REACH Out with Active Fest for free. way.” Chris and I were lucky enough Minds is sponsoring M-Fest, a mu- “It’s a very family-friendly Along with free activities, music to work with senior Grace Stratton sic and art festival, from 1 to 8 p.m. event,” said Maria Adducci, Reach and art, students, staff and alumni BERNADETTE ROSE, GUEST WRITER on this production. We approached Saturday, March 26, at ArtStreet. co-president and senior psychol- will give testimonies throughout Grace in mid-Feburary, asking her if M-Fest was created in 2003 to ogy major. the day. “Star Like Me” is a series of journals she was interested in directing “Rab- provide an environment in which M-Fest, Suranovic said, is dif- “I really like the testimonials,” written by University of Dayton actors. bit Hole.” I’m so glad she did. Grace mental health can be openly dis- ferent than other social events on Adducci said. “[Those giving a tes- To see previous entries, go to flyernews. has an eye for directing and knows cussed, after a University of Day- campus, and is welcoming to all timony] say a little bit about a per- com. This issue’s writer is senior Ber- how to get what she wants out of each ton student, Mike Littler, died by people. sonal story about mental health or nadette Rose, of “Rabbit Hole,” open- actor. suicide, lending the “M” to the fes- “A lot of the social events are mental illness and how they got ing tonight in the Black Box, Room 137 The last week of rehearsals is al- tival name. help. People have also talked about of the Music and Theatre Building. ways the most stressful. The whole “M-Fest gives people a platform a friend who has been affected. Admission for “Rabbit Hole” is free, cast took part in building the set ... to talk about mental health,” They bring everything together; to but it is recommended to make reserva- which led to staying for long hours af- said Layne Perkowitz, REACH hear peoples’ stories can be really tions by calling (937) 229-3685. ter the run-throughs. I would have to publicity chair and sophomore effective.” say that set building was my least fa- premed major. “Usually there’s Perkowitz encourages everyone I first read “Rabbit Hole” last fall, vorite part. The show takes place in a this stigma about it. A lot of times to attend this one-of-a-kind day. when senior Chris Poeschl and I were house, and I wanted to represent that people think [talking about] it “It’s a fun day filled with art, looking for a dramatic piece for our as much as possible. means weakness, but it actually music and a bunch of fun things Marriage and Family sociology class. Because “Rabbit Hole” is a student- means strength.” to,” she said. “You’ll regret it if you Chris and I were able to use our run production, the students were in M-Fest participants will have don’t go, and if you do go you’ll be creative side, performing two scenes charge of collecting props and build- the opportunity to listen to live glad you did.” for our sociology project. During our ing the set. I’m so thankful I had bands, see an art show, read the Adducci said she recognizes the preparations, we fell in love with the Chris Poeschl! He was the go-to guy posts from Dayton Secret, a local importance of M-Fest in providing script and decided to perform “Rabbit if we had set issues and really was in version of Post Secret, in which students with an open forum for Hole” as our senior project. charge of the technical aspects. secrets are anonymously writ- discussion and growth. A senior capstone project for the- The show has many props and be- ten on note cards, and participate “There are lot of nice people [at ater students is known as a “490.” It’s cause my character bakes as a way in activities student vendors will M-Fest],”she said. “Everyone you presented as a culmination of what to cope with her grief, there are a lot provide. The art show, displayed see is smiling, people are just posi- people like Chris and I have learned of tasty treats used every night. We in ArtStreet Studio E, will feature tive there. I know a lot of people over our four years at UD. were able to get a local bakery in Oak- work by UD students in various usually go because they know Culmination ... endings. That’s an wood to supply us with all the baked mediums and will be accompanied someone who has dealt with men- idea essential to the world of “Rabbit goods for the show. I don’t think any- by biographies of the artists. tal illness, and [it’s good] to be in Hole.” one working backstage will complain “A lot of clubs are involved and, an environment where people will The play revolves around a couple, about being hungry. really, we couldn’t do it without talk about it and there’s not a stig- Becca (me) and Howie (Chris), who Overall, “Rabbit Hole” gives its them,” said Ali Suranovic, Reach ma with it — to be in a supportive are dealing with the loss of their son. audience a glimpse into the lives co-president and senior early environment.” It is a drama, but features much need- of a family struggling to return childhood education major. “It’s Tickets for M-Fest are $5 or $10 ed bits of humor scattered through- back to normalcy after the acci- really crucial that they’re a part Five Times August, who performed at with a T-shirt. out the show. dental death of a 4-year-old-boy. of it.” last year’s M-Fest, will return to this To learn more about REACH Out I’ve had such a great experience It is a play that reflects everyday As an evolving event, M-Fest of- year’s music and art festival. M-Fest with Active Minds, email reachof- working on this show from start to life, if it exists, after an accident. fers new activities along with old will last from 1 to 8 p.m. at ArtStreet [email protected]. For more infor- finish. The whole cast and crew is All of us are so proud to pres- favorites. Five Times August, who and is presented by REACH Out with mation about M-Fest, go to www. amazing. I feel lucky to share the ent “Rabbit Hole” to the audience played last year, will return to Art- Active Minds. facebook.com and search M-Fest stage with four other talented actors at UD. Street’s Amphitheatre from 7 to 8 CONTRIBUTED BY LAURA MACK 2011. Mozart, meet Jimi: ‘Electric Guitar’ at Schuster JUSTIN GUINN “The program opens with Mi- in which the electric guitar and the and a symphony orchestra could sity of Dayton community will at- Staff Writer chael Daugherty’s ‘Route 66’ which orchestra come together as one. work together like this?” tend the performance to experience sounds, to me, like the biggest, loud- “It’s a fabulous piece that’s al- Tonight’s production also will classical music in a new way. The Dayton Philharmonic Or- est, best pep band ever assembled most encyclopedic in its coverage feature the world premiere of visit- Both Gittleman and Sparr said chestra is taking a classical ap- going to town,” Gittleman said. of electric guitar styles: Hendrix, ing artist and guitarist DJ Sparr’s they are excited about “Electric proach to rock ‘n‘ roll during its A Brooklyn native, Gittleman Allman Brothers, Bo Diddley, a “Superstring Serenade.” Guitar Concerto,” and the raw concert, “Daugherty: Electric Gui- graduated from Yale University little surf guitar thrown in,” Gittle- Gittleman called “Superstring beauty of the electric guitar mixed tar Concerto,” at 8 p.m. tonight at before studying music worldwide, man said. Serenade” a “beautiful, atmospher- with the complex orchestra. the Schuster Center. guest conducting with orchestras According to Gittleman, even ic piece for strings, percussion and “You can clap, holler and scream Michael Daugherty’s composi- from San Francisco, California, to though so many different styles harp.” as loud as you want when there is tions “Route 66” and “Gee’s Bend” Switzerland. of guitar are mashed into “Gee’s “I tried to combine the idea of an electric guitar onstage,” Sparr will be performed, along with the “Gittleman has opened the Day- Bend,” the piece doesn’t sound catchy melodies with really cool ef- said. world premiere of DJ Sparr’s piece ton Philharmonic Orchestra to vast strange. fects on the stringed instruments Tickets for “Daugherty: Electric “Superstring Serenade.” and wonderful new levels of excel- “It doesn’t sound like the elec- that might remind people of vir- Guitar Concerto” range from $9 to Neal Gittleman, who is in his 16th lence,” the DPO’s website said. tric guitar was stuck somewhere it tuoso performers on both the violin $39, and are available at www.tick- year as music director of the DPO, After rolling along “Route 66,” doesn’t belong,” he said. “I mean, and the guitar,” Sparr said. etcenterstage.com, or by calling will conduct the performance. Gittleman will lead “Gee’s Bend,” who knew that an electric guitar Sparr said he hopes the Univer- (888) 228-3630. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 7 Flyer News •Friday, March 25, 2011 COMPANY OF MANY COLORS, TALENTS FRANK STANKO A&E Editor

Playhouse South will premiere “Joseph and the Amazing Tech- nicolor Dreamcoat” at 8 p.m. to- night at the Clark Haines Theater, 3700 Far Hills Ave., in Kettering. The community theater group’s production will run for three weekends now through Saturday, April 9, with 8 p.m. performances on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. performances Sundays. A version of the Old Testa- ment’s story of Joseph, the musi- cal relies on a narrator to “bridge all the abridging going on,” said Emily Fultz, the show’s narrator. “[In the show], I’m telling the Cast members of Playhouse South’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” throw their hands up in celebration. The musical, a retelling of the Old Testa- story to our children’s choir, who ment story, premieres tonight at 8 p.m. for three weekends of performances at the Clark Haines Theater, 3700 Far Hills Ave. CONTRIBUTED BY REBECCA NORGAARD serves as a link [between the] au- dience [and the] stage, so as I bring Skudlarek said. “He really allows As the show goes on, Fultz said, Skudlarek said the compassion South. According to Skudlarek, the kids into the story, I bring the the audience to experience the the narrator and Joseph share Fultz brought to her role was the group’s volunteers are a mix- audience along too,” Fultz said. journey of a young man strug- some private moments together more than she ever could have ture of newcomers and those During the musical, Joseph, gling to become an adult while on stage, allowing her to not only hoped for. who’ve been with the company who has a special knack for dream facing such horrible trials.” tell the story, but also to be in- “Watching [Fultz and Norgaard] since at least 1999. interpretation, is sold into slavery Norgaard, a self-admitted “very volved in the action. Norgaard, interact throughout Joseph’s “They all offer their free time by his brothers, and thrown into shy and reserved person,” said according to Fultz, gave her much journey makes me smile, breaks up to create theater,” she said. jail, but according to director Jen most Josephs he’s seen “seem to direction on how to play her role. my heart and fills me with such “After work, before work, week- Skudlarek, he “manages to retain be performing [as opposed to act- “He was the one who said I was tender happiness that I know I ends and holidays. [They] bring a his compassion throughout.” ing the role] above all else.” his guardian angel,” she said. could never have brought this bit of the arts to Dayton.” “I really think that casting Brett “I’m a little too cerebral to “For example, I stand behind him show together without them,” she Ticket prices for “Joseph and [Norgaard] as Joseph brought in- merely perform, so I try to instill when he interprets [the] Pha- said. the Amazing Technicolor Dream- nocence to the part that has been the character with as much real- raoh’s dream, the moment he ful- Fultz, Norgaard and Skudlarek coat” are $7 for students, $10 for lacking in other productions,” ity as I can,” he said. fills his destiny.” aren’t newcomers to Playhouse seniors and $12 for the public. Detroit rapper, Kanye West protégé to perform at Tim’s CORRECTION: In Issue 34, a headline and DANIEL WHITFORD producer, was performing on a lo- tape featured wholly original caption indicated “String Theo- Lead A&E Writer cal radio station in 2005. tracks. ry” would be performed in Boll A friend suggested Anderson go Thomas said Anderson is excit- Theatre at 8 p.m. Thursday, Campus hotspot Timothy’s Bar and rap for West. ed to perform at Tim’s. March 24. That concert took and Grill will host Detroit rapper “Kanye said, ‘You have five min- “He’s still a kid, and he just place in Sears Recital Hall. Flyer Big Sean at 8 p.m. Saturday, March utes,’ but five minutes turned into works hard, loves what he does News sincerely apologizes to its 26. 10, then 15, then 20 minutes of and that’s why he’s so good at it,” readers, the Richter-Uzur Duo The concert will promote “Fi- Sean rapping for Kanye,” Thomas he said. and the University Arts Series nally Famous,” the debut album said. Tim’s was chosen as the spot for for this factual error. for Sean Anderson, who raps as As a result, Anderson was signed the concert because of proximity Big Sean. The CD, which includes to West’s record label, G.O.O.D. to the UD campus, and because a collaboration with Pharrell Wil- Music, which is part of Def Jam Anderson enjoys performing for liams, will be released on Tuesday, Records. He has put out three college students. FRANK STANKO -- May 3. Rapper Big Sean will perfom at Timothy’s “mixtapes”: “Finally Famous: The Anderson’s collaborator and Bar and Grill at 8 p.m. Saturday. “The concert is to build hype for CONTRIBUTED BY BEN THOMAS Mixtape,” “UKNOWBIGSEAN” friend Mike Posner also performed FAMOUS? the album,” performance promot- and “Finally Famous Vol 3: B.I.G.” at the venue in 2010, according to er Ben Thomas of 4.0 Entertain- While Anderson has been rap- Mixtapes are similar to an al- Thomas. Read why he doesn’t think ment said. “Sean has made a name ping most of his life, he got his big bum, but less formal. They often Tickets for Big Sean’s perfor- so at “Talking Theater with for himself with high energy per- break when he heard that Kanye feature raps over other artists’ mance can be purchased for $25 Frank,” at flyernews.com formances.” West, a rapper, singer and record beats, but Anderson’s third mix- online at DJscholar.com. 8 OPINIONS Flyer News •Friday, March 25, 2011

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Judy C. Woodruff, senior correspondent, “The NewsHour with Jim forum Lehrer,” 2005 fneditorial Community: LITTLE SIBS: Homogeneous campus hides destructive behavior, valuable differences DOS AND DON’TS FOR ONE OF BEST WEEKENDS OF YEAR because, well, we’re a community by Outside the Classroom (remem- and thinking and looking the same ber those alcohol.edu surveys?) 49 This Friday and Saturday, the campus will be crawling with kids. can’t be a crime. Yet we hurt our- percent of first-year students at UD That’s right; it’s Little Sibs Weekend at UD — the weekend when stu- selves with our closed-mindedness. are high-risk drinkers, as compared dents’ brothers and/or sisters come visit and get a little taste of the The best education comes from to a national average of 31 percent. college life. exposure to ideas foreign from our High-risk means more than four While there are many wonderful things you can do with your young- own. How can we expect this to hap- drinks for women and five for men er family members this weekend, there are definitely a few rules to REBECCA YOUNG OPINIONS EDITOR keep in mind. The Flyer News staff felt it necessary to provide you with pen at UD? There is an ignorance on a single occasion. More troubling suggestions of activities to do, and a few lines never to cross. Everyone is dressed the same, say- about and disinterest in anything or still is the 20 percent of freshmen DO spend time with your sib participating in some UD traditions — ing the same things; as far as can be anyone from a different race, coun- classified as problematic drinkers. take them to Brown Street, go bowling in the Hanger, yell in the echo seen, everyone is engaging in the try or religion. This is twice the national average spot in front of the Chapel or play Frisbee in KU field. same destructive actions. Anyone As a Protestant I often notice the and equates to eight drinks in one oc- DON’T take your siblings into the Ghetto to party. That’s one tradi- not participating is heckled and has third distinction. While catholic casion for women and more than 10 tion that they don’t need to participate in. We get it if you want your his loyalty questioned. No, it’s not means universal, our campus of- for men. Not only are these numbers little sib to have a good time, but it is not OK to get your high school age Orwell’s “1984,” but our University fers scant opportunities for those highly problematic, they also rep- sister stumbling drunk. of Dayton community on St. Pat- not part of the Catholic Church. A resent highly illegal actions. These DO introduce your sibs to your friends. Your sister or brother will rick’s Day. Hail Mary to start a Student Gov- stats are only for drinking reported love to feel included in an older crowd. While our community is not a ernment Association meeting has by underage freshmen. Imagine how DON’T pawn your siblings off on your friends. So you’re going to miss the ‘80s party at the neighbors. It’s OK. Take a weekend off. Play modern totalitarian regime, some- made the Jew and Presbyterian at the numbers climb as our students some video games, or watch a movie with them. times this buzzword blitz and group- the table look around awkwardly; age. These drinkers live in dorms — Finally, for all those who don’t have a sibling this weekend, there’s think mentality gets out of control. our interdenominational ministry is what must the levels be like in the only two things you need to remember … Yes, the intentions for it are sound too small to incorporate all the other student neighborhoods? DO make an effort to get to know your roommates’ relatives. Help — just checking out the new Com- religious differences. This diversity Many ways of living and modes of them have a good time. mitment to Community document should be celebrated and learned thinking that have become accepted DON’T hit on your friends little sibs, or any little sibs for that mat- demonstrates the desire of our cam- from, not discouraged. as normal at UD are anything but. ter. If you have to check ID at the end of the night so be it. It’s still il- pus to live up the good goals of com- While our parents disproved the We have the potential for an incredi- legal, even if you didn’t know. munity. But the aspects of that docu- “it’s OK because everyone is doing it ble living and learning environment, We hope everyone has a fun and safe Little Sibs Weekend; follow our ment include living a life of integrity mentality” by asking us if we would and aspects of it already exist. But short list of dos and don’ts, and it’s sure to be one of the best ones your and reflection, and if we’re going jump off a cliff, we’ve created a re- personal and intellectual growth little brother or sister has ever had. to be honest with ourselves, we use placement for unhealthy groupthink ultimately comes from interaction “community” to camouflage some actions: “It’s what we do at UD.” A with drastically different people and pretty unhealthy things. unified family feel of a campus is ideas. While a truly strong commu- 2010-2011 Our campus lacks diversity and is something to celebrate, but we espe- nity will embrace and enhance those fnstaff often hesitant to include those who cially use it to our detriment regard- beneficial differences, they’re often Editor-in-Chief Jacqui Boyle 229-3892 Art Director Hannah Magnan think or look differently. We console ing drinking. hard to see at UD, particularly when Print Managing Editor Claire Wiegand Photography Editor Annamarie Bogusz ourselves about this homogeneity, According to research conducted everyone’s wearing green. Web Managing Editor Maggie Malach Assistant Photography Editor Ethan Klosterman

Director of Multimedia/Marketing Stephanie Copy Editors Michael Sahm & Steven Wright Vermillion Chief News Writer Chris Rizer Word on the street... Assistant Director of Multimedia/Marketing Lead News Writer Megan Harrell Vince Ziols What are your reactions to Staten and Spearman leaving UD basketball? Chief A&E Writer Brady Ashe News Editor Anna Beyerle 229-3226 Lead A&E Writer Daniel Whitford Assistant News Editors Jen Cheney & Brendan Hader Meagan Marion Chief Sports Writer Lead Sports Writer Erin Cannon Arts & Entertainment Editor Frank Stanko 229-3890 Lead Photographer Marci Duckro

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Opinions Editor Rebecca Young 229-3878 Advertising Manager Lauren Lecklider 229-3813 Assistant Opinions Editor Dan Cleveland “Juwan Staten isn’t coming back?” “Honestly, I’m surprised. Hopefully “The best thing would be for UD to Assistant Advertising Manager Emma Ellis Sports Editor Jacob Rosen 229-3891 we’ll find a better replacement.” play the teams they [Staten and Webmaster Jonathon Reinhart Spearman] go to. It would be a Assistant Sports Editors Nate Waggenspack good reunion and good sporting.” & Chris Moorman Assistant Webmaster Mike Timko DAN CORCORAN AZADEH SHEMIRANI ALEX RADISEK Circulation Manager Pete Drouhard JUNIOR SENIOR SOPHOMORE ELECTRONIC MEDIA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPUTER ENGINEERING OPINIONS 9 Flyer News •Friday, March 25, 2011 ST. PAT’S CELEBRATION letter to the editor CENTRAL TO IDENTITY Campus can do more for commuter students community; how UD is known for I am a commuter student. When in mind. We can’t meet at 10 p.m., help commuters. My sister and students from all different cliques to I tell people that I am a commuter, for example, since we don’t want I started a club for commuters come together and have a good time. I get a variety of responses, most to drive back to campus that late. called Commuters on Campus. Well, that is what UD is known for, of which are negative, including, New Student Orientation should Anyone can be involved, so please and St. Patty’s Day is a perfect exam- “That sucks!”; “There are com- create separate dialogue sessions email us at commutersoncamp- ple of how the student neighborhood muters here?”; “What’s a commut- discussing issues relevant to com- [email protected]. welcomes individuals of all ages and er?”; or my personal favorite, “I muters. The Student Government For all non-commuters, I’d sug- ASHLEY ALT, JUNIOR races happily into their homes and hate commuters!” Well, FN read- Association could make sure that gest that you try to include com- St. Patrick’s Day, a religious holi- onto their lawns. Whether that wel- ers: I have to say that commuting commuter interests are heard and muters. If you’re involved in an day celebrated since the 17th cen- coming may be offerings of a cold does not “suck.” It’s a beautiful keep the commuter Senate seat in organization on campus, reach tury, commemorates St. Patrick, the brew to a fellow classmate, joining thing and has allowed me to grow the new constitution. out to commuters by emailing our most commonly recognized of the in on a game of beer pong or simply as a person and meet the best peo- Professors should be cognizant club. We would love to have you patron saints of Ireland. This yearly chatting about life on a front porch ple on campus. of the fact that some students com- come over and talk to us about it. celebration is more than just a day step, it’s a welcoming, UD style. Still, the campus could do more mute and the faculty handbook We have events every month for of drinking and skipping class. It’s In addition to academics, our col- to improve the situation for com- was changed recently to refl ect commuters and non-commuters. a UD tradition that brings students lege experience is about meeting muters. I’m glad that the admin- their needs. Such students should If we join together, we can do together. new people, discovering our true istration has already been mak- not be penalized for being unable more to stand by the Marianist We attend a Catholic institution, passions in life and fi nding out the ing strides to help, but more work to come to class during winter value of inclusivity in our every- correct? St. Patrick’s Day is observed people that we want to become. So needs to be done. weather. Commuters can step up day lives. by the Catholic Church, celebrating what’s four days out of the four years Most programs assume that as well — they can be involved in the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, that we are here to have a little fun all students live on campus. Or- NSO and SGA, and be leaders on KRISTEN HAMMAKER ganizations should try to plan campus. SENIOR ““ meeting times with commuters There are resources in place to PSYCHOLOGY, SPANISH “I think that UD should allow this day to be a day for students, faculty and staff to take time off from tests and presen- LITTLE SIBS tations to salute to the Irish descent.” WEEKEND 2011 ASHLEY ALT, JUNIOR in which the cheer is spread world- and embrace this holiday? Throwing wide for all to recognize. I think that the rule book out of the window ev- UD should allow this day to be a day ery once in awhile keeps us sane and for students, faculty and staff to take human, and what better a day to do time off from tests and presentations that than St. Patty’s? to salute to the Irish descent. Getting drunk and being rebel- Professors are always telling us lious may be what some think that that there’s more to college than St. Patty’s is all about. Yes, some take burying our faces in text books and it to the extreme by attending the getting sick from the all-nighters we bar crawl the night before, opening often pull to pass our fi nal exams. Tim’s at 5:30 a.m., bonging beers for One of my favorite communication breakfast, taking shots at BW3’s for professors said to our class last se- lunch and running around like mad mester, “You guys are young. Go men throughout the streets all day. out, enjoy yourself and don’t get so But it’s more than that. It’s enjoy- bogged down with school work that ing the company and leisure of your you don’t have a social life. The say- neighbors. It’s catching up with your ing that you’re in the best four years freshman roommate. It’s taking the of your lives is true. So, live it up plunge of meeting new people. It’s while you can before you get old like building up confi dence to talk to me with real responsibilities.” (It’s your crush. It’s St. Patty’s Day at the obvious why he was a favorite.) Well, University of Dayton. Looking down I’d call this day an exception to that the street at the mob of green laugh- rule. ing and playing games covering ev- ANNE SKUSE, JUNIOR Everyone is constantly preach- ery inch of Lowes is a sight that not ing to us about how UD is all about every school gets to experience. ourpolicy Flyer News is the student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton. It works to serve the ONLY AT FLYERNEWS.COM campus community and offers a forum for opinion. The university makes no representations THE POSSIBILITIES OF NUCLEAR or warranties regarding products or services advertised in Flyer News. Flyer News reserves the right to edit or reject all copy. Flyer News does not necessarily uphold or advocate the opinions in MELTDOWN IN JAPAN the columns, letters or cartoons appearing in the opinion pages. Send 50 to 350-word letters to the editor at: editor@fl yernews.com. Submissions must include name, major, year and phone number. 10 BEST SPORTS CITIES Flyer News •Friday, March 25, 2011

Pittsburgh has so much to offer, atmosphere, and the games can actu- The Steelers have won the American game. “The Pete” is one of the coun- and was named in February as Amer- ally be quite fun. People of all ages Football Conference North Division try’s diffi cult arenas to play in thanks ica’s most livable city by the London- can enjoy the venue, making it a very three out of the past fi ve years, and to the rowdy student section, referred based Economist Intelligence Unit’s special place despite the team’s an- have gone to three Super Bowls in the to as the “Oakland Zoo.” Global Livability Rankings. nual poor record. past seven seasons. One of the main reasons why I But what I love, and what some And I’m not from a big hockey The franchise also is one of the love Pitt basketball so much is be- people hate the most about Pitts- family, but the Penguins’ recent ac- most respected, if not the best, in cause my favorite Pittsburgh athlete burgh, are the sports teams. complishments are very impressive. sports history. As a freshman, this of all time is former Panther point PITTSBURGH The city lives for the Steelers, After losing the Stanley Cup Finals was the fi rst season where I have guard and current assistant coach ERIN CANNON Penguins and the University of Pitts- to the Detroit Red Wings in 2008, the ever been away from home for Steeler Brandin Knight. Knight holds the Lead Sports Staff Writer burgh Panthers, and even the Pi- Penguins found vengeance a year lat- Sundays. But needless to say, I waved school records for assists and steals, rates, despite their lack of success. I er with a seven-game thriller, bring- my Terrible Towel — the team’s fa- along with single-season minutes While many refer to Pittsburgh have seen all of these teams play live ing the Cup back to the ‘Burgh. mous rallying cloth created by broad- played. His jersey was retired by the as the “City of Bridges” or the “Steel in person, and have been fortunate Even though many of the Pen- caster Myron Cope in 1975 — with program in 2009. City,” to its natives it is known as the enough to experience some histori- guins starters and top players have pride every game, and have it hang- Knight was the most entertaining “City of Champions.” cal and exciting events in my short been on injured reserve thus far this ing in my dorm room. and talented guard I have ever seen. I am proud and quite honored lifetime. season, the team remains in the hunt Some would attest that Pittsburgh He is the reason why I love not only to say that I was born and raised in It is easy for anyone who dislikes for another playoff run. is not a true sports town because it playing basketball, but also playing Pittsburgh, and love everything it Pittsburgh to bash our city by mak- Quite possibly the most hated does not have a professional basket- the point guard position. I really ad- has to offer. The rich culture, deep ing a joke about the Pirates. Yes, they sports team in Pittsburgh, and cur- ball team. But what we do have is a mired his unselfi shness on the court, history and tradition are all key rea- have yet to have a winning season in rently most successful, is the Pitts- consistently good college basketball and his leadership. I still have his jer- sons why it is the greatest city in the almost 20 years, but their stadium burgh Steelers. With more Super program at the University of Pitts- sey in my room, and he will always be world. I have ridden the incline, eaten PNC Park is one of the best ball Bowl rings than a hand can possibly burgh. The Pitt Panthers are my fa- my favorite Pitt player. a Primanti Brothers’ sandwich and parks in America. Even though the wear — hence why we are also known vorite Pittsburgh sports team, and No matter where life takes me, even ran in the city’s half-marathon Pirates are not very good, PNC Park as “Sixburgh” — the Steelers are the Peterson Events Center is my I will always be a Pittsburgh fan. It last spring. is always a good time. It has a great by far the city’s most popular team. favorite place to watch a basketball is livable, practical and as Charlie

Are you a Cubs fan or Detroit may not be a Green Bay has been a Sox fan? The answer glorifi ed city, but much the best sports city for to this question can of its culture seems to quite some time. … affect the relationship revolve around these No wonder why it is CHICAGO between you and your DETROIT teams and the loyal fan GREEN BAY nicknamed ‘Titletown.’ MEAGAN MARION other Chicago peer: J.P. LANG base that follows them. NATE WAGGENSPACK Assistant News Editor Junior, mechanical Assistant Sports Editor That is serious business. engineering technology continued at

The best sports town is a place fans; and where every baseball bat CBS Sports calls the best college bas- one of the top fi ve high school football where when you talk about color, you bears our name. Our city’s streets ketball rivalry in the nation: the an- rivalries in the United States, accord- mean red or blue, not black or white. are fi lled with fanatics, our infi eld is nual University of Kentucky versus ing to USA Today. Unlike most high Where you’re born a Cardinal or more famous than the Great Ameri- University of Louisville game. This school games that are played in nor- a Wildcat; where the The Greatest can Ball Park and our history is fi lled isn’t a conference game where we mal school stadiums, the St. Xavier fl oated like a butterfl y and stung like with greatness. play each other three times a year, all High School vs. Trinity High School a bee; where the city shuts down for Who are we? Louisville, Ky. you Cameron Crazies and Tar Heels. game is played at UofL’s football sta- the greatest two minutes in sports; We know, not the fi rst place you’d This is one game, once a year, for ulti- dium and draws crowds of 30,000 or LOUISVILLE where mint juleps fl ow and betting on think of as a “sports town.” But, what mate bragging rights; no do over’s, no more per year. If we aren’t training ANNA BEYERLE races is something even elementary we lack in professional sporting, we splitting games. our youngsters to be avid sports fans, News Editor school kids take part in; where high make up for in die-hard spirit. We Anyone in the ‘Ville can tell you I don’t know who is. school kids have the chance to play may not have the Reds or the Cava- the bitter hatred we have for that Louisville is defi nitely a place CLAIRE WIEGAND Managing Editor in front of 30,000 painted screaming liers — let’s be serious, who wants dreaded school just down the road for the true sports fan. Professional them — but we take our sports as in Lexington, Ky. The history of this sports are about salaries and busi- seriously as we take the pronuncia- game is epic, and the legends who nesses, overshadowed by divas and tion of our name. It is LOU-AH-VUL have played in it are stars — like Na- steroids. But college and high school — one syllable. tional Basketball Association legends sports are about heart and love of the First of all, we have this little thing Wes Unseld, Darrel Griffi th, Pervis game. We love sports, pure and sim- called the Kentucky Derby. Anyone Ellison, Tayshaun Prince, Rajon Ron- ple. Horses, boxing, basketball, base- from Louisville can tell you this is do, John Wall, to name a few. And for ball, football, soccer, dance, cycling Last Day To Sign Up: April 1 the best sporting event ever created. all you Cavs fans, thank “UofL” for and even kickball — Louisville is the It’s not just a little horse race, it’s a your only shining star these days, for- birthplace of the National Kickball month-long party — fi reworks, con- ward Samardo Samuels. University League — we love it all. certs, boat races, bed races, balloon of Louisville basketball consistently So whether you cheer for Louis- Mandatory Safety Forum For races, parades — all for a two-minute ranks No. 1 in the nation in percent to ville or not, next time you high fi ve sporting event. What other city has a capacity attendance rankings. Why? your buddy over a touchdown or All Participants: March 30 at holiday, where work and school are Because, college basketball is in our a slam dunk, a home run or game canceled and the city shuts down just blood. clinching three, think to yourself, SOUTH BEND 7:00pm or 8:30pm at the Rec so people can gamble, drink and race A great sports town shouldn’t dis- “Who do we have to thank for this on top of port-o-pots? None. criminate sports based on profession- slapping hands tradition engrained If we take horse racing this seri- al or even collegiate status, though. in sports history?” That’s right, Lou- lmfao lmfao ously, imagine how we feel about bas- Even our high school sports are isville. If you love sports, you love ketball. We are host to half of what cheer-worthy. Louisville is home to high fi ves, and you love Louisville. BEST SPORTS CITIES 11 Flyer News •Friday, March 25, 2011

Paul Brown Stadium, was built in ever said were, “Go IU; beat Michi- coming event where Crean spoke, and 2000, so has two impres- gan!” I was very impressed by him and his sive modern stadiums. Although IU has struggled in foot- plan for the program. Already in his The ball over the years, my family has three seasons Hoosier fans have seen and Xavier University — I know, stayed committed to the program. My improvements. When Crean arrived I know — are in the city too. Both dad, at age 7, was the ball boy for the at IU, he had to start from scratch to men’s basketball programs were in 1968 Rose Bowl team, the program’s rebuild the program. And when asked this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball only appearance in that legendary why he took a job like this, he said sim- CINCINNATI Tournament, while the UC football BLOOMINGTON bowl game. Despite that ineptitude, ply, “It’s Indiana.” BRENDAN HADER team made an appearance in the MARISSA MALSON this has not stopped my grandpa from This phrase encompasses what IU Chief Sports Staff Writer Sugar Bowl two seasons ago. The Staff Writer being a season ticket holder for 45 basketball means and the rich history Crosstown Shootout — the annual years. No matter who we are playing, and tradition of the program: It’s just Cincinnati may not be the most basketball rivalry game between the While I am from Michigan, most he tailgates proudly before each game Indiana. So, whether we have won a glamorous city in the country, but two teams — is one of the highlights people think I am from Indiana due to with all his IU paraphernalia. championship with a perfect season what it lacks in pizzazz it makes up in the city each year, even for non- my love of all Indiana sports. I had the opportunity to see IU play or we are rebuilding and starting over, for in sports. basketball fans. Having two winning My parents, grandparents and in the same tournament as the Uni- true Hoosiers like my family will nev- Boasting two professional sports traditions within less than three almost every other extended family versity of Dayton Flyers in the Puerto er stop loving our team. teams and a pair of successful colle- miles of each other is rare to fi nd. member all graduated from Indiana Rico Tipoff last season in San Juan giate athletic programs, Cincinnati For any University of Dayton University in Bloomington, Ind. Con- with my dad, sisters, and grandpa and defi nitely stacks up against the best. students looking to jump ship or sequently, some of the fi rst words I his wife. We went to an alumni wel- The Reds were the fi rst profes- simply get more involved in follow- sional baseball team to exist, and ing sports, Cincinnati is the perfect brought up as drafted talent through In Cleveland, we believe that this are the reigning National League place to start. Following the teams our organizational systems. We want style of player development brings Central Division champions. The is easy since the city is only about to watch a team build from the ground more of a feeling of purity to the franchise has fi ve World Series titles 45 minutes away. Making the trip up, and this more often relies on team- game. Baseball and many of its stars and nine NL pennants. For a club for a weekend or just a day to take work, determination and playing have been so degraded by the steroid that has never had money to com- in a Reds and/or Bengals game is smart than pure star power. issue, and it just feels nice to watch a pete for signing the top notch free worth your while. Reds tickets can This was demonstrated this past team and feel no guilt or uneasiness agents on the open market, the Reds be bought for as low as $5. Football year with the departure of Lebron about it. have been a successful small-market tickets are more expensive, but be- CLEVELAND James from the Cavaliers of the Na- Last but not least in my explana- franchise. Opening Day in Cincin- tween scalpers and the tailgating ex- RON ZESZUT tional Basketball Association. The tion of Cleveland sports fandom is the nati is the biggest day of the year perience, Bengals games are worth Junior, chemical engineering Cavs are awful this year, but it is much crown jewel of Cleveland’s sports: the in the city and ranks second to no every penny. more fun and rewarding to watch Browns. The Browns in the National baseball team. Great American Ball I’ve been a Cincinnati sports fan No Cleveland sports team has the young and inexperienced play- Football League represent the best Park is entering just its ninth season since I was born. That’s probably won a championship since 1964. The ers work and grow together than one and the worst of this city’s sports his- as home of the Reds, but there isn’t cliché, but it’s true. I have lived in constant heartbreaks are so intense man play basketball while the rest just tory. The team has never been to a Su- a bad seat in the venue, and it pro- the same house for all 22 years of that the lowest moments have specifi c stand around. per Bowl, last winning the NFL crown vides a great view of the . my life, a house that is fi ve minutes names: The Drive, The Shot, Red Right Young players like Christian Ey- in 1964 before that game even existed. To top it off, the ballpark offers the away from 88, Game Seven with Jose Mesa, The enga and Ramon Sessions defi nitely And to make it worse, former own- heavenly cuisine that is Skyline and a minute from UC. My parents Fumble and now, The Decision. have stepped in and brought a new ex- er Art Modell moved the franchise to Chili. have been taking me to games ever So what can possibly be good about citement to the games. Yes, the results Baltimore to become the Ravens, and The have since I reached the age when it Cleveland sports? It is the fans. No city are normally losses for now, but I can’t that team quickly won a Super Bowl been the butt of many jokes over the wasn’t child abuse to take a kid to a has greater fans than Cleveland, pe- help but get excited about where this title. years, and to some extent, rightfully baseball game in 97-degree weather riod. After all of this heartbreak, they young group of players with the ad- Since the Browns’ return to the so. But in 40 years in the National or a football game in below freez- keep coming back. dition of many future draft picks will shore of Lake Erie in 1999, the team Football League, the team has made ing temperatures. I have cried on Cleveland fans are kind of a take this team in the next fi ve years. has failed to regain much strength the playoffs nine times. The Ben- several occasions as a result of the strange fraternity. All of the disap- The Indians are another team that with coaches rotating out nearly every gals have won two American Foot- outcome of a game — both tears of pointments have brought us together describes the essence of what it means other year. With only a few winning ball Conference titles, but lost both joy and pain — and I’m not ashamed as a city. Anyone in the area immedi- to be a Cleveland sports fan. The team seasons this millennium, the Browns times to the in to admit it. ately knows the names of those hor- had a great stretch in the 1990s in have been awful to watch, but there the Super Bowl. Though I have been through an rible moments, and that’s just how it as perennial are Browns backers all over the globe Cincinnati has won the AFC abundance of suffering and have is in Cleveland. But we also take pride American League Central Division in surprising numbers. People just North division twice in the past not witnessed enough success, I in the blue-collar nature of our sports champions, and even made the World continue to come watch this team, six years, and even when they are wouldn’t give up being a Cincinnati teams. Series twice in a span of three years. even in its toughest of times. losing, they give the media plenty sports fan for anything. Talking to We are not New York, Miami or Those Tribe teams had young, home- It is clear that the disappointment to talk about. For a team with the the fans I’ve met through the years, Los Angeles where the stars all come grown stars fi lling the lineup, and of this Northeast Ohio tradition builds cheapest owner in football and no they feel the exact same way: And to play, and everything is about mon- that’s still true today for the organiza- character for young fans, and there is general manager, the Bengals cer- that’s why Cincinnati is the best ey and fame. We are Cleveland, where tion despite their struggles over the a brotherhood amongst Clevelanders tainly hold their own. Their facility, sports city. we respect and appreciate players past few seasons. unmatched by any other city.

“Tradition, dynasty, “One of the greatest “Simply put, St. Louis, and greatness: These are rushes of my life more specifi cally Busch all words that come to was going to a Stadium, is baseball mind when one thinks Phoenix Suns heaven.” SOUTH BEND of the University of Notre PHOENIX basketball game….” ST. LOUIS BEN BELDEN Dame’s sports history.” CHRIS RIZER ALEX BAUSCH Junior, pre-medicine Chief News Staff Writer Staff Writer

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