FLYER NEWS The University of Dayton’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1956 VOL. 70, NO. 1 || MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2021 NEWS: UD celebrates largest and most diverse student population with the class of 2025. WE’RE COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to roll out this fall for all American. Page 2. UD reports progress made towards its Anti-Racism Action Plan. BAAAAAAAACK Page 3. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: Gem City Market: a community co-op grocery store. Page 4. UD professor offers tips on returning to a healthy lifestyle post-pandemic. An ice cream tour of Dayton. Page 5. OPINIONS: Behind the mind of Justin Baldoni. Page 6. There is unequivocally no room for racism in sports Page 7. SPORTS: Flyers football preview: fall camp begins with excited expectations. Page 8. Flyers women’s soccer preview: familiar faces lead the way in first exhibition match. Page 9. Strength in the face of adversity: Taylor Robertson. Page 10. @flyernews @UDFlyerNews @flyernews Rudy Flyer welcomed first year students during Welcome Weekend. Photo courtesy of Opinons Editor, Ren Sikes. 2 MEET THE STAFF FLYER NEWS || MONDAY, AUG. 23 UD celebrates largest and most diverse student population with the class of 2025 GRACE DIPIERRO in the class of 2025, but it is also the most diverse. at some new locations, including The Hub Powered by PNC. Stu- Contributing Writer The University has been working diligently to increase the rep- dents will have the opportunity to work with community organi- resentation of minority populations. This year, around 19 percent zations, nonprofits, entrepreneurs and other art groups at the Hub. of first-year students come from underrepresented racial and ethic UD expects enrollment to continue to grow for undergraduate, groups. graduate and professional programs in the future. Nearly 20 percent of the incoming first-years are eligible for a Pell Grant, a financial aid award given to students with significant finan- cial need. Additionally, 10 percent of first-year students are the first members of their family to go to college. The University prides itself on its ability to increase both the avail- ability and transparency of their programs for lower income students, military-affiliated students and transfer students. “We are excited to welcome a great new class of Flyers this year, a cohort that is very high quality and geographically, socioeconomical- ly, and racially diverse,” UD President Eric Spina said. ‘The demand for a UD education remains high, which speaks to the quality and relevance of our distinctive Catholic and Marianist learning commu- nity.” Other areas that have seen growth include UD Sinclair Academy, which is a program offering a unique blend of academic resources UD football players help first-year students move into Marianist Hall. and dual enrollment at both UD and Sinclair to provide a bachelors Photo courtesy of UD Magazine photographer Larry Burgess. program that is more affordable for students. This program has a total of 90 new students starting this year. The beginning of a new academic year brings many things, includ- Flyer Promise Scholars is another program that provides leadership ing new opportunities and growth. The University of Dayton contin- opportunities and offers financial aid for high-achieving high school ues to grow, with enrollment for the 2021-22 school year breaking students. Flyer Promise Scholars will introduce 40 new students to Members of the Camp Blue Crew smile for a picture while helping University records. the program in the coming days. Stuart Hall residents move in. Photo courtesy of UD Magazine pho- The overall undergraduate enrollment sits at approximately 8,700 Despite travel challenges posed by COVID-19, international enroll- tographer Larry Burgess. students preparing to embark on a new chapter in their lives. Not ment has actually increased over the last year. only is this year’s student body the largest in UD’s history with 2,150 In addition to new students, UD looks forward to starting classes COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to roll out this fall for all Americans ZOË HILL cer of Pfizer. “We are pleased to submit these administration beginning News Editor-in-Chief data to the FDA as we continue working to- in mid or late September gether to address the evolving challenges of after the FDA gives the this pandemic.” go-ahead. The first round Bourla initially suggested the need for a could begin as early as booster shot earlier this year, but the Centers Sept. 20. The program for Disease Control and Prevention and the would likely mirror the FDA decided against the recommendation in initial vaccine roll-out, July, saying that it was unnecessary given the placing health care work- available data. ers, immunocompromised The FDA moved to approve a booster individuals and the elderly shot for severely immunocompromised indi- first in line. viduals under Emergency Use Authorization The Biden Administra- Companies like Pfizer and BioNTech submitted data to the FDA on Thursday. ​​Acting FDA Commissioner Dr. tion has stockpiled at least showing proof for another dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Photo Janet Woodcock said in a statement that these 100 million doses, the courtesy of Pixabay.com. individuals are at a specifically higher risk of New York Times reported. U.S.’s eligible population. Globally, the U.S. severe infection during the ongoing fourth The World Health Organization (WHO) be- ranks 31st for the percentage of the popula- Health officials announced Aug. 18 a wave of the coronavirus. lieves extra doses can be better used in areas tion fully vaccinated, according to CDC data. recommendation for all Americans to get “After a thorough review of the available where populations have yet to receive their The least vaccinated populations come out of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots adminis- data, the FDA determined that this small, first and second doses. Africa, where much of the continent is unvac- tered eight months after initial doses. vulnerable group may benefit from a third “In the context of ongoing global vaccine cinated. As the vaccines work to receive full ap- dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna Vac- supply constraints, administration of booster “We continuously strive to stay at least proval from the Food and Drug Administra- cines,” Woodcock said. doses will exacerbate inequities by driving up one step ahead of the virus. This is why we tion (FDA), Pfizer and BioNTech want the Four people close to the matter spoke demand and consuming scarce supply while aim to expand access to our vaccine for people green light for a booster shot. The companies anonymously with The Washington Post, re- priority populations in some countries, or around the world and are working on vari- submitted Phase 1 data to the FDA showing vealing that all Americans, regardless of age subnational settings, have not yet received a ous approaches as part of our comprehensive the need for another dose of the vaccine. or health, need a booster dose of the vaccine. primary vaccination series,” WHO said in an strategy to address the virus and its variants “The data we’ve seen to date suggest a They said Tuesday that the official announce- interim statement. today as well as in the future,” said Dr. Ugur third dose of our vaccine elicits antibody lev- ment from health officials and the Biden -Ad Nearly 169 million Americans are fully Sahin, CEO and Co-founder of BioNTech. els that significantly exceed those seen after ministration was impending. vaccinated and would be eligible for a third the two-dose primary schedule,” said Albert There is no official timeline for the roll-out dose when the FDA approves the booster shot Bourla, Chairman and Chief Executive Offi- of the third dose, but health officials expect plan. The total falls just over a majority of the NEWS 3 FLYER NEWS || MONDAY, AUG. 23 UD reports on progress made towards its Anti-Racism Action Plan KAITLIN LEWIS the classroom. One step that has al- Step 4: Strengthen efforts to diversi- fied Campus Protection Officer Course ees, where 22% of members are indi- Online Editor-in-Chief ready been taken outside the classroom fy the student body offered by the National Association of viduals of color, the alumni association includes the UDiversity online module The Division of Enrollment Man- Campus Safety Administrators. Sessions board, with 36%, and academic advi- that has been available for all students agement set a goal in 2020 for at least in this training course include mindset sory councils, with 12%. UD reported to complete for PATH credit since July 24% of admitted first-year students this in policing, tactical communication, that while some growth has occurred in 2019. The university reports that over fall would pool from underrepresented policing the bridge between cultures these three groups over the past year, it 10,000 students have since completed racial and ethnic populations. In the and diversity. By December 2020, 22 recognizes the clear gaps in representa- the module since its launch. latest progress report, the university said Public Safety Officers had completed tion. To improve learning around equity that 20% of admitted first-year students the course. UD plans to have all officers Step 9: Make marginalized histories and diversity inside the classroom, the this school year fall into this category. complete the course by spring 2022. visible Academic Senate voted in 2020 to let In comparison, the university reported Public Safety also put an emphasis UD reported that while the anti-racism and inclusion efforts inform that 22.8% of the incoming class in on meeting with communities of color COVID-19 pandemic delayed some their priorities. Other action steps in- 2020 were from underrepresented racial at UD, and the university reports that projects for this step, there was still clude producing “Ten Things Faculty and ethnic populations.