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THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF SINCLAIR COLLEGE FREE Page 2 Tartan News Summer Edition community festival that went on until 4 p.m. There was a children and youth Dayton shows its Pride section, as well as a section with family friendly entertainment with face Kali Macklin This took place from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. painting and a bouncy house for kids to Staff Writer with beer, food trucks and performances enjoy. The east end of the festival hosted from the Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus and a car show featuring new and classic On Friday, June 1 and Saturday June The Rubi Girls. cars. 2, the city of Dayton held its annual Following this was a .5K Bar Crawl BriTe SiGnal Alliance, Sinclair’s own PRIDE festivities. from Courthouse Square which was LGBTQ+ student led club, was also The month of June is all about called the Fruit Loop, where participants in attendance with their own booth in celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. could grab a drink from all the local the square, offering stickers, buttons On June 26 of 2015, the United States bars. and information on their mission of Supreme Court legalized gay marriage. Next, the Saturday events began early celebrating diversity, and advocating for The community has been through so with a breakfast served at M.J.’s on proper treatment of LGBTQ+ students many tribulations on the road to earning Jefferson Street at 9 a.m. Lineup for on campus. their rights as people. They still face the parade began at 11 a.m. at Cooper Charlotte S. Eakin, President of BriTe many prejudices today, but they are a Park on the corner of 2nd and St. Clair. SiGnal Alliance, shared her thoughts on

tight knit group of people that are very The streets were filled with rainbows the event: “I’m glad we’re able to have Randy Phillips supportive of each other. and many people who were happy and a day where we all come together under of all athletic abilities to come play or The PRIDE celebration kicked off excited for the celebration. one single banner,” Eakin said. “Where cheer on their favorite team. on Thursday, May 31 at the Dayton Eric Lawson works for Synchrony we have a single day that no matter In honor of the celebrations this Metro Library with an airing of the Financial, a group who was prevalent what bigotry or discrimination we may month, a Main Street crosswalk is documentary “The Untold Tales on the streets of the PRIDE parade and be facing, we all come together as one painted with a vibrant rainbow. There of Armistead Maupin.” The movie festival. people to enjoy life. It was a wholesome will be many PRIDE celebrations examines the life and work of He said, “We are a financial company experience.” happening across the country this Armistead Maupin, author of the book here in Dayton, we have been around The highlight of the event is always month. series “Tales of the City.” for many, many years. This is our on the Main Stage, where people gather “Pride is an extremely important His book was also turned in to a PBS second year joining the PRIDE parade to hear shows performed by local space for LGBT people to realize they’re mini-series, and the story is a classic. It and we are very proud to work for a bands. Several energetic attendees lip not alone,” Jayci Lawson, BriTe SiGnal recounts the story of Maupin’s evolution great company, and we are very proud synced to popular songs to the delight of Alliance Vice President said. “Walking from a conservative farm boy to a gay to be who we are.” spectators. in and being able to see so many people rights activist. The parade began at noon, and To finish off the weekend, the 3rd like you is a crazy emotional feeling On Friday, June 1 the celebration ended at Courthouse Square where annual Spikes and Heels Kickball because I’m so used to being in a world began with an “Affair on the Square.” participants were greeted with a Tournament was held. It invites people not made for me.” Sinclair softball team finishes 2nd in OCCAC The Pride will also be losing some and figuring out the approach for next important pieces, including White. year. One of the areas where the Pride White was the starting center fielder, fell short this year was on offense. batted early in the lineup and led the “I think next year we need to have team in stolen bases. Sophomores more consistent hitting,” said Beachler. Jazzlyn Petry, Brianna West, Allison “We were up and down at the plate this Minnich, Holly Flach and MacKenzie year, and we need to be more consistent Irons will also be gone. Alexis Strother with runners in scoring position. In a lot is another potential loss. of the games we left a lot of runners in “[Strother] has some other offers on scoring position.” the table, and she’s just weighing her Sinclair will look to hopefully options right now to see which one is take home their first conference the best fit for her, academically and championship next year and continue for softball,” said head coach Steve their academic success. Beachler. Making the Academic All-American team this year was Chastain, Irons, Sharritts, White, West and Kylie Fine. Paul Helmers Pexels Coach Beachler has a strong focus Sports Editor conference honors. Among these were in academics and it shows. There are Alexis Strother, Cierra Chastain, Alexis minimum study table hours required The softball team at Sinclair has Gordon and Taylor White. Strother was for the players, and Beachler says they wrapped up a great season, finishing 26- also named not only OCCAC Pitcher of probably doubled those hours this year. 13 (9-3 in conference play), coming in as the Year, but also OCCAC Player of the “It’s been challenging for us to get the OCCAC conference runners-up. Year. the type of student athlete we wanted Despite not making the World Series Among returning players are to get,” said Beachler. “It has worked tournament, the Tartan Pride have Chastain, who led the team in doubles. out well this year. It seems every year plenty to brag about. The Pride started Also returning is starting shortstop since we started our team GPA has the season with a bang, winning their Bailey Pennington, who is described by been going up. This year we just really first 11 games and attaining at one point Coach Beachler as the “clutch hitter” of excelled in the classroom.” being ranked 13th in the nation. the team, and McKenzie Sharritts, who With sights set on next season and a To match the success of the season, tied with Strother to lead the team in deeper postseason run, Coach Beachler Sinclair had four players earn all- home runs with six. has been busy recruiting new players Page 3 TartanCampus News Life Summer Edition Sinclair baseball finals Paul Helmers injury. Richardson earned a scholarship Sports Editor to play at University of Cincinnati, but that’s not all. He also was drafted in Sinclair baseball finished their season the 29th round of the MLB Draft to the in impressive fashion, ending 46-11 Texas Rangers. (18-2) and earning another conference “Usually [being drafted in the 29th title. They also finished 5th in the World round] means you won’t sign and Series tournament. maybe go to school,” Dintaman said. Head coach Steve Dintaman won his “However, he is a weird case because 9th OCCAC Coach of the Year award he was hurt all year coming off Tommy in 11 years, and the team had five 1st John [surgery]. He’s been up to 98 mph Team All-OCCAC players and two 2nd on the mound, so they actually flew Team All-OCCAC players. Pitcher Kyle out these last two days and have been Ruehlman was named OCCAC Pitcher negotiating with him.” of the Year for the second time, and Also leaving this year are Ruehlman Shelby Hartzell Jeremiah Clarke and Alex Jacobs shared and Brandon Henson. Ruehlman being ‘next man up’.” season, including the entire postseason. co-Freshman of the Year honors. a two-time Pitcher of the Year, and There are still positive returning “We gotta stay healthy,” Dinataman “We definitely had a lot of talent,” Brandon Henson who was one of the 1st players though, like Jake Webb, Donnie said. “We lost a couple of key pitchers said Dintaman. “We got some key guys Team All-OCCAC players are both big Nicodemus, and Luke Williamson. All this year, our number one and number back from the year prior who went to losses. But Dintaman states this is pretty three of these players were freshman three went down the first weekend and the regional finals so they were hungry normal here. pitchers and were important parts of were out for the season…I think the key to get back to the regional again, and we “Ruehlman was obviously a big part the rotation on the mound. Offensively, is to stay healthy. I think we will have had a lot of adversity, there was some of the staff and our number one guy, Clarke and Jacobs (co-Freshman of the the pieces and parts to do it.” off the field adversity that led us to get and Brandon Henson had an awesome Year winners) are both returning, along In the meantime, Coach Dintaman motivated more. Once we had that issue career here,” said Dinataman. “But at with starting catcher Dylan Carpenter, will be scouting and recruiting new in March, we won 31 games in a row.” a junior college you just reload. There who was on the All-Tournament team. players to help Sinclair bring home the Sinclair has 18 players that earned is no rebuilding year because every According to Dintaman, injuries are World Series title. Division I scholarships. Among these year is a new year. We get Division I the biggest thing to overcome for next players is Pitcher Glen Richardson transfers from other school, we get a year. Besides Richardson, Henson who was unable to play this year due to good freshman class, and it’s just kinda missed significant time at the end of the Kilauwea volcano destroying hundreds of homes Kelsey Fitzpatrick The island has already filled one Staff Writer shelter of people. The Governor, David Ige, has made successful efforts to find More than one hundred twenty homes more places to shelter homeless men, have been overtaken by lava in Hawaii women and families. His efforts also at Kapoho Bay over the last week. helped to extend criminal action upon Residents were being forced to evacuate those who chose not to evacuate despite the area, due to the mandatory threats of the area evacuation that being drastically was in effect. affected by lava The reason flow. for there to be Kapoho Bay is criminal action completely filled is to ensure that with lava flow, all there are as few but the Northern casualties as area in Kapoho possible. being affected. Some families Vacationland are also having Wikimedia Commons has also seen trouble locating has a spiritual importance with one more than just photos. lava flow, but fellow family man, Harry Pomerleau, saying “It’s The volcano has had more than 34 some parts are members, a necessary evil. It’s not our land. It eruptions since 1952. Kilauea has sat still standing, many people belongs to Pele. I have to imagine she in the top ranks of the most active including the Big being forced knows what she is doing,” referring to volcanoes in the world. Island Mayor’s to evacuate in the Hawaiian volcano goddess. The volcano, according to Hawaiian second home. the middle of The Puna area evacuated back in May, spiritual history, is the home of Pele, a While many the night and after the first fissure. hawaiian goddess. According to historic are simply just as quickly as Many families are now remembering hawaiian tradition say some areas of the vacationing possible. Some areas in the bay where they had spent volcano were very active during parts of there or own vacation homes in the people didn’t get any warning, like hours, but would not again, due to the the 19th and 20th centuries. area, many natives are trying to Norma and Rudy Azcon who said they wreckage from the volcano. The area hopes to see the volcano find somewhere else to go. The lava ran for their lives after seeing smoke Many also remembering visiting the calm down soon, and that those living in has left entire homes completely and fire coming from the volcano. volcano itself, taking tours to it and the area can have more space to stay in unrecognizable. For many residents the volcano hiking up, to see the active volcano in the very near future. Summer Edition Page 4 Tartan Opinion Here’s Henry: Misleading Statistics

despite my best efforts) fall for drowning incidents at the beach. them all the time. So obviously, ice cream is murder. There are also several tactics It’s an outlandish example but used to create misleading statistics you get the point. These kind of to validate a publications agenda. twisting of facts is all around, and This includes selective definitions is an easy trap for those of us that (such as Everytown’s school don’t have a lot of knowledge in shooting stats), sampling bias and the field of statistics to fall into. correlation and causation. Now that information is so Sampling bias occurs when a readily available to anyone with study fails to interview a diverse access to the internet, it’s easy to roster of people with different pick and choose what truths to beliefs. For example, conducting include in graphs, charts, figures a survey of 1,000 people and and statistics. asking them if semi-automatic The scary part is that there Henry Wolski Everytown reported a total of rifles should be banned is useless is no real solution to this. The Executive Editor 44 school shootings occurring this if 900 of those people are all NRA general public will not take the year so far. Out of those 44, 19 of members from Michigan. Yet time or initiative to investigate One thing I can’t stand both as them resulted in no injuries. 11 out people would use that information these claims and we don’t have a someone who reads the news and of 44 resulted in death, and 14 of to represent the whole U.S. designated person to fact check as a member of the media, is when the total shootings were isolated Correlation and causation is everything that comes around our people are misled. It can be due to cases with one or two people another nasty practice used to Facebook or Twitter. headlines, opinions stated as facts, suffering injuries. mislead people. This is when two In the end, we have to step up, graphs, clickbait titles and perhaps In total, 25 of these 44 shootings unrelated patterns are believed to and be more diligent in snuffing most notably, half true statistics. led to 54 people injured and 41 be a cause and effect relationship. out the misleading figures much of These are prevalent in the media deaths. These numbers are still The oldest example is this: More the media uses. So the next time and really came to my attention sad and should be much lower, but people are buying ice cream at the you see a news article link to the after the Stoneman Douglas are still being misinterpreted in beach during the 2015 summer details of a study, check it out for High School shooting back in the media. months. At the same time, there yourself and see how it holds up. February. Begrudgingly I used The popular statistic being is an increase in the number of school shooting statistics from the thrown around is that a school advocacy group Everytown for shooting happens at least once a Gun Safety. It was the main one week and the stat is only growing. Get Ready for a that I found on short notice but Even former president Barack even then I tried to clarify how it Obama parroted this fact. WILD Time! could be misleading. However, school shootings that However, after digging further, are the caliber of the Stoneman Everytown is an organization Douglas and Sante Fe shootings fronted by former New York City are not the norm. They do mayor Michael Bloomberg and not happen once a week, and Shannon Watts, a gun control every time that stat is used it is advocate. Due to that it is a very misleading. biased source that doesn’t tell the Should we be alarmed and whole truth with their statistics. taking more action to stop these Also, the way news outlets from happening in the first place? present Everytown’s statistics is You betcha. But we shouldn’t be 5/18 misleading and wrong. You see it throwing additional, incorrect fuel everywhere: “So far 44 different into the fire. Drive-thru schools shootings have occured Yet this is far from the first time $3.00 Safari in 2018 alone!” And when you numbers and data are manipulated Off think school shooting, you think to paint deceitful truths. 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Cerridwyn Kuykendall venues that big names do perform favorite artist, the experience of Managing Editor at. just being at a concert is worth it. Some of the most popular I’ve been to festivals and Summer is a time for a variety in Cincinnati are Bogarts and listened to bands I’ve never even of entertaining events, holidays, Riverbend. And Columbus has heard much before, and found festivals and concerts. Including several including the Newport the experience just as fun. It’s some great concerts and music Music Hall. something about the atmosphere, festivals in the Dayton area. I remember my first concert and the fact that everyone is there The Cold War Kids will be at in Columbus when I was 12, I for the same reason: music. Newport Music Hall in Columbus went with my step mom to see There are also several festivals on June 13, The Monkees will be P!nk on her “Truth About Love” happening in the area, such as Google at Rose Music Center in Dayton tour. I remember thinking it was Celtic Fest Ohio at the renaissance one cover charge to get in and you on June 15, as well as Walk the probably one of the coolest things fairgrounds, Springfest on July 7 get to see several bands and artists Moon at EXPRESS LIVE! In I’d ever gotten to do. in Yellow Springs, Dayton Blues perform. Plus there is tons of food Columbus on the same date. We were pretty far back, so I festival at Riverscape on July and merch for sale, and a lot of That’s just a few, other big could barely see the stage, but 15, and the Miami Valley Music lawn space for picnics. names coming to the area this I loved how the whole audience Festival on July 20. When I went a couple years summer include Imagine Dragons, basically bonded instantly. That’s Some of the best Music festivals, ago I saw The Killers, X ZZ Top, Sam Smith, Awolnation, what it felt like to 12-year-old me such as Bunbury in Cincinnati Ambassadors, the Wombats and Sir Sly, the Neighborhood, Plain at least. and Somerfest in Columbus, several other smaller time bands White T’s, Bishop Briggs, Pitbull As a kid I remember always have already happened this year. all in one place. While the tickets and Taylor Swift. singing along with P!ink’s songs But if you get a chance I highly are pricey, I think they’re worth it. Dayton may not have a whole on the radio with my step mom, recommend buying tickets for next All and all, concerts and lot of music venues itself, but we and hearing the whole audience year. festivals can be a great experience, have a few such the Nutecenter, singing with us was great. Festivals are great ways to get and a perfect way to spend a day Rose Music Center and the Fraze I’ve been to quite a few concerts the concert experience without during the summer. Pavilion. Luckily for us, both since, only a few of them big name commiting to one artist when they Cincinnati and Columbus are artists, but found them just as fun. might not be your favorite. I’ll use home to some amazing music I think even if they aren’t your Bunbury as an example, you pay Baker’s Beat: What are Bleed Kits?

we have to prepare for,” Staub to use the kits through emails, said. “Research over the years presentations and potentially has shown that in mass shooting training sessions on campus. or mass casualty incidents, most Despite the concerns and fears people die not from the actual about mass shootings happening gunshot wounds, but because aid in the U.S., Green wants to stress didn’t get to them fast enough, and that the kits have a use far beyond they bleed out.” these incidents. Green and Staub have put “These kits aren’t intended to together a packet that anyone can induce any kind of panic or fear use. Inside the kit are two sets of that something may happen on latex gloves, gauze, medical grade campus, these are preventive Google Justin A. Baker tape, bandage, wraps, surgical measures for any kind of medical Staff Writer and EMS. He is also a level scissors and most importantly event,” Green said. 2 firefighter. These two first a tourniquet. These kits are He cited all of the heavy There is a new tool available responders have seen the horror of inexpensive to produce, as 1,500 machinery located on campus in on campus designed to keep us wounds going untreated then and dollars is able to produce 26 kits, the machine and wood shops, as safe in preparation for dangerous there. compared to name brand kits that well as the guitar lab that could scenarios when blood loss is a Using their knowledge in both cost several hundred dollars a kit lead to accidents where heavy concern. the EMT and law enforcement to make. bleeding occurs. Luckily for us two individuals, fields, they have seen the need and The two are in the process They also cited the culinary Officer Kurtis Green and are endeavoring to meet it with of putting the kits in critical programs and medical programs, Christian Staubs have used their their new project. They’ve created areas around campus. They will where sharp knives are routinely experience treating victims Bleed Kits to keep us safer during typically be located at first and used and could result in finger loss of gunshot wounds in tense these situations. third floors of buildings with AED and bleeding. situations, to create a method to Bleed Kits are simple and equipment. While I know that this will not treat these injuries on campus. efficient trauma kits that can be Staubs continued to say that prevent accidents from happening Staubs is a Sinclair alumni used in active danger situations to people usually don’t have the tools at Sinclair, we can at least feel a with two years of paramedic stop bleeding from gun wounds to attempt to stop bleeding at the bit safer knowing that our interests experience. Green has years of or other life threatening injuries, scene. However, the Bleed Kit will are being looked after by two experience in several different where blood loss is imminent. negate that problem. individuals who dedicate their first response positions since “The horrible thing about the Staubs and Green also plan on lives to serving people in need. 2009, such as law enforcement world is that this is something sending out information on how Page 6 Arts & Entertainment Summer Edition Yeezy season approaching

Kali Macklin would be dropping a follow up Staff Writer album to “The Life of Pablo” and it was to be called “Turbo Grafx On Friday June 1 16.” released an album titled “ye.” However, since then there have This is his eighth solo album, and been many obstacles thrown in apparently 2018 will see a couple his path that have prevented the more Yeezy album releases. release of it. He had a breakdown This album is comprised of where he ended up in the hospital seven songs with a total length of in 2016, not sure he was going to 23 minutes. His lyrics are about make it out alive. This was only various topics, ranging from the a month after his wife, Kim, was #MeToo movement and mental robbed in Paris in October of health issues to Tristan Thompson 2016. and Kanye’s personal views on The cover of his album is women. a picture of a snow capped Kanye celebrated his album mountain range, most likely release with a get together of some reflecting the landscape of of his close friends and family Wyoming where he has spent Google Images in Wyoming around a campfire most of his time recording new and feeling much better than he song, Kanye brings attention to Thursday night. Guests included music. It also has writing that did back in 2016. all the online debates about his 2Chainz, Candice Owens, Chris says “I hate being bi-polar, it’s In Track 1 “I Thought About feelings towards Donald Trump, Rock, Jonah Hill and of course awesome.” Killing You,” Kanye raps about free thinking and tearing down Kim Kardashian-West. The entire This is portraying the mental the fact that he has contemplated black political stereotypes. It is event was live-streamed on a dissonance Kanye feels regarding suicide, but still loves himself simply “Ye” (Kanye) vs. “The mobile app for fans to watch. his mental health. However, he more than anyone else. people” (T.I.) with West In 2016, Kanye announced he does report he is on medication In Track 7 “Violent Crimes,” about his views on such issues he raps about his daughters, and T.I. representing the voice of and reveals how his perception the people that possess opposing of women has changed since views. the birth of his two daughters With the release of this new Chicago and North. album, he reports “Ye” is only Kanye also released two one album of four others that will singles, “Lift Yourself” and be released this month. Fans can “Ye vs. The People” to further expect to hear collaborations from tease his album. “Lift Yourself” artists such as Nas, Pusha-T, and is a song commemorating the Teyana Taylor. He also recently fact that he is back in the game released “Kids See Ghost,” a after being on a break collaboration album with for the past two fellow G.O.O.D. Music years to be with labelmate Kid Cudi. family and heal All in all, Kanye from his mental wants the world to breakdowns. know that he is back “Ye vs. The and better than ever. People” is a political debate between West himself and fellow rapper T.I. In this Page 7 Arts & Entertainment Summer Edition

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Robin, the main protagonist, is a or bodies. If it goes better, people mechanic that has not been registered will either end up with a set of officially with the government. Her superhuman powers and, if they turn illegally performing mechanic duties out the best, will have the telekinetic kicks off the plot, as she is arrested ability to control all matter with ivory. before escaping prison with new allies Robin, however, finds out a in order to bring down the corrupt terrifying truth of her world: that religious order. ivory supplies have been dwindling While fleeing, Robin befriends heavily due to excessive exploitation an Isi named Mina, who is apart of by both One Concern and the Isi. a group that practices a conflicting The planet’s structure has been religion. Due to this, One Concern destabilized because of this, leading and the Isi are at war with each other to frequent earthquakes that have due to this along with fighting over come to signal the death of the planet ivory. as a whole. Ivory, a white liquid that apparently “Iconoclasts” has received favorable exists within all matter on the planet, reviews since release. GameSpot is known as a holy substance. While claims it will “shock and surprise it powers machines, it also can grant you” while Destructoid refers to it as 2010, totalling to around eight years. superhuman abilities to a select “a hallmark of excellence.” Erika Brandenburg Previously, the project went under the amount of people through fusion with Rob Kershaw of Jump, Dash, Arts and Entertainment Editor name “Ivory Springs” prior to coming their blood. Roll gives the game a solid eight out with the final title. Using ivory like this has severe out of ten and cited the boss fights, “Iconoclasts” was a game released Officially, the announcement of consequences if not entirely character development, and puzzles as on Jan. 23, 2018. The game is for “Iconoclasts” came in 2011. The successful, such as mutating the highlights while the he points out the Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation engine used to create the game is person that underwent the fusion clarity of the overall storyline could 4 and PlayStation Vita. Classic Construct and the soundtrack and possibly destroying their minds have been polished further. A 2D action platformer, the game was released on Feb. 1, 2018. was developed by Joakim “Konjak” Gameplay involves collecting and Sandberg and published by Bifrost tweaking gear to improve speed, Entertainment. The game itself power and other such aspects. takes inspiration from games in Multiple recurring characters can the “Metroid” and “Castlevania” join Robin’s party and assist in some series (also called Metroidvania), as of the over 20 boss fights within the elements of the gameplay involves a game. concoction of fighting, exploration “Iconoclasts” takes place in a and solving puzzles regarding the dystopian world where a religious environment using the protagonist’s figure presides over a majority of the tools. planet. This sinister authority figure The game went almost a full decade that overthrew the old government is before officially being released. known as One Concern and is ruled It had been in development since by a being only known as Mother. Summer Edition Page 8 Tartan Voice

Sinclair Cares Counseling Services Your Voice If you are taking summer classes, What do you think of the Dayton Dragons? you may find it hard to stay motivated. However, we have some tips to help you get through the summer term. For starters, use good time management skills so you don’t miss out on pool time, hiking, or other outdoor activities you I have always liked the Dragons. may enjoy. We are happy to help students When I was younger my dad would balance their time and complete a time take me to baseball games and that management schedule. Being able to focus was really the only sport I ever on the goal for summer classes is also watched. important. - Kris Lutz It might be helpful to create a visual that Modern Language you can see regularly to help you push through. An example could be writing JuanGabriel Encarnacion out the grades you want in your summer classes, or a visual of something you want to do once the term is over. It is encouraged to reward yourself for getting homework done or after tests. I am a Dragons fan! In fact, I’ve Everyone likes different things, so some been a season-ticket holder for rewards could be binging a show on seven or eight years now. Netflix, going for a walk, or checking out the latest summer blockbuster. It is important to remember to study - ​​Kelly Unterborne two hours per credit hour each week-this Liberal Arts Tutor should ensure you are studying the correct amount of time for success.

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My Voice: Summer Entertainment is not Far Away day games. For those interested, David Jacobus kids are allowed to go onto the Intern field and run the bases. If you are a baseball fan like During the summer, Dayton myself, it’s fun to watch the future Dragons baseball games are some of the Cincinnati Reds, being that of the best forms of entertainment the Dayton Dragons is an affiliate for a cheap price. of the Reds. However, watching Parents during the summer try and seeing the entertainment of to get the kids out of the house the Green Team always leaves while they are out of school me entertained no matter if it is a without spending a ton of money. Dragons win or loss. Dragons games are excellent Since their inception in 2000, forms of entertainment and fun for fans continuously go to games the whole family. and bring their families for a three Dragons games are not just an hour extravaganza. ordinary nine inning baseball In 2011, the Dayton Dragons game. In between innings, the set a record with 815 consecutive Green Team come out to entertain sellouts. Those 815 consecutive the crowd with games. Wikimedia Commons sellouts became the longest by The Green Team is their the most expensive go at around a professional sports team in entertainment group that dance, $45. However, if you find the over the stadium. There are history. In May 2014, the streak blast t-shirt cannons, host stadium seats uncomfortable to sit concessions located all over the reached 1,000 games. contests, play games and have in, there is an alternative. stadium, with a variety of foods. The Daytons Dragons bring their mascots, Heater and Gem, Fifth Third Field in right field Fifth Third Field concessions entertainment to the Dayton area. perform skits. The Green Team is have lawn seats where you could have whatever your appetite is No seat is a bad seat at Fifth Third the backbone of the team because bring blankets or rent lawn chairs craving. Whether it be BBQ, Field and for the price, it is totally they are the ones you see when without legs for $1. Also, it allows pizza, nachos, popcorn, hot dogs, worth it. you enter and leave the stadium. kids to run around and enjoy bratwursts, philly cheesesteaks The Dayton Dragons play their themselves while the game is and so much more. They also games at Fifth Third Field in going on. serve Cold Stone ice cream and downtown Dayton. There is a Lawn seats during the summer Dippin’ Dots to cool you down on variety of ways to attend their are $8. Growing up, the lawn a hot summer day. games without just driving. seats were some of the best seats The Dayton Dragons allow their The Greater Dayton RTA have because I was able to run around fans to meet and greet the players busses that have stops right with my brother and other kids at after the game. In their fan shop, outside the stadium. The stadium the games. the fans can get autographs and is also just a 15 minute walk from The entertainment of the game get pictures with their favorite the Wright Stop Plaza bus station. is fun and all, but you get hungry players. Dragons games start at $15 and with the smells of the food all Games on Sundays are always

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Facebook important for hands on learning. Cerridwyn Kuykendall Not just for the microbiology Managing Editor class, but for others as well. “In science in particular I think Last semester the microbiology you actually need to do stuff and and fermentation class took a field experience things, see how the trip to the Carillon Park Brewing process works and see what’s Company. The company brews going on, and specifically in our their beers and ales in traditional microbiology program.” Said practices as similar as possible Finch. to how people in the mid 1800’s The class has gone on other would have brewed them. field trips as well, learning The class falls under the about different brewing and biotechnology program, which fermentation processes and is an applied degree separate talking with different micro from the biology program at brewers and distillers. Sinclair. Students enrolled in the When asked why the knowledge fermentation class learn about a of the field trip was important, variety of fermentation processes, beyond that fact that it was a cool including brewing things such as experience for the students, Finch beer. said this: Sarah Finch, a professor in “Just I think it’s really cool just Sinclair’s biology department, to see, even at Sinclair in general, taught the fermentation class and [that] we do things to take the coordinated the field trip. She said students out into the environment. it was good for the students to We’re a community college and I get to see the actual fermentation think it’s important to see what’s process first hand, seeing as they going on around us, and also to couldn’t do that in class. expose the community to us too.” “Part of our course outcomes is to teach students actually how to brew, so not only beer but also spirits and wines, but we’re not allowed to do it on campus,” Finch laughed, “Sooo, we have to go off campus to do it.” Finch talked about how it is