NEWS Part II of the quest: Engineering students discuss vocation with President Spina, pg. 4 A&E Jesse Thompson artistically challenges gender norms and hypermasculinity, pg. 6 OPINIONS Love, Posey encourages struggling students uncomfortable with classwork, pg. 11 SPORTS Women’s basketball takes home hardware in Maine, pg. 15

TUESDAY,TUESDAY, NOVEMBER OCTOBER 17,14, 2017

FLYER NEWS, VOL. 65 NO. 6 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON The SPHR Conference explores the challenges of advocacy

EMMA KAPP Staff Writer The Social Practice of Hu- man Rights Conference brought people from across the world together at the University of Dayton’s River Campus from Wednesday to Friday, examining and discussing human rights is- sues. The third biennial conference was sponsored and planned by UD’s Human Rights Center with a theme of “Chartering the Frontiers of Research and Advocacy.” The goal of the event was to explore challenges of advocacy posed by racism, xenophobia, other forms of ex- tremism and what Pope Francis has termed “the globalization of indifference,” according to the conference website. To go along with this theme, the con- ference included four keynote addresses, four plenary dia- logues and nearly 100 research presentations. The topics cov- ered ranged from forced migra- tion and peace to modern slav- ery and dictators. One theme remained constant, however: With over 100 original presentations from scholars and practitioners across the disciplinary spectrum, four plenary dialogue sessions were featured. Pictured dedication to solving the root above is the forced migration dialogue given by Dylan Corbett, Ramón Márquez Vega and Azadeh Shahshahani. Photo courtesy of Sylvia Stahl. problems of human rights vio- lations. Dylan Corbett, executive direc- Center. She spoke about the tics. Her speech on white rage sight and perspective really The conference opened with tor of the Hope Border Insti- treatment of migrants in the garnered a standing ovation at helped me contextualize and keynote speaker William Dob- tute, Azadeh Shahshahani, legal U.S. and how reform in the im- the end of the night. officially recognize that this is son Tuesday evening. Dobson, and advocacy director for Proj- migration system is desperately Friday’s concluding remarks something real we can combat.” chief international editor for ect South, and Ramón Márquez needed. left conference attendees satis- The conference was partnered National Public Radio, gave Vega, director of La 72 Home Thursday morning’s activities fied and feeling enlightened. with OpenGlobalRights, an or- a presentation entitled “The and Refuge for Migrants. Much included a plenary dialogue on “It was really valuable as a ganization dedicated to spread- Learning Curves of Dictators.” of the discussion focused on peace and another selection of student with an interest in hu- ing awareness of human rights. In it, Dobson described how the U.S.’s policy and its inatten- research presentations. Topic in man rights to be able to talk to Live tweets and online broad- the number of democracies is tion to the dignity of migrants this group included gender vi- the people who are doing cut- casts of the discussions were at its lowest point in 25 years and refugees. A call for dialogue olence and indigenous peoples’ ting edge research in the field available from the event. because of the growth in popu- and a need for action were the rights. and see the breadth of subjects Through the efforts of many lism and nationalism. “In a glo- biggest sentiments from this The afternoon keynote ad- and opportunities,” McLough- people, the conference was balized world, the best forms of plenary. dress was given by Nadiezhda lin said. able to inspire dialogue, force persuasion are subtle,” Dobson The next rounds of research Henríquez Chacín, a human Tiffany Hendricks, a sopho- thoughts from new perspectives pointed out. panels covered topics such as rights advocate who works to more human rights studies ma- and touch hearts and minds. River Campus became abuzz the analysis of social move- give closure and information to jor, would agree. Bringing together people to with activity Wednesday morn- ments and the intersection of families of disappeared people. “I really loved that they learn about the horrendous ing as the conference officially human rights, economics and Sophomore human rights and brought in people from global human rights violations that began. After some opening re- social justice. Additional proj- English major Mary McLough- perspectives to help drive dif- occur around the world every marks from Dobson, the first ects looked at the connection lin attended the address and ferent points that these are glob- day allows for advocacy and plenary dialogue began. It fo- between human rights and sus- found it “inspiring.” al issues,” Hendricks said. “It’s awareness to spread. Although cused on the issue of forced tainability. Carol Anderson spoke as part easy to look at it and take it like the conference lasted only a migration, a problem facing Wednesday evening’s keynote of the evening keynote. She is a a researchable problem from few short days, the effects and about one in every 113 people, address came from Marielena human and civil rights advocate an academic standpoint, but I learning outcomes of it will be according to the panel. The Hincapié, executive director of and expert on African American feel like having people coming felt as attendees continue their experts on this topic included the National Immigration Law history and 20th century poli- from different areas to offer in- work and research. 2 NEWS FLYER NEWS | TUESDAY, NOV. 14 UD students and Dayton nonprofits address food desert ALEXIS VASKE Contributing Writer Students who do not have a car to bring to school or cannot pay over $200 for a parking pass are left to fig- ure out how to purchase groceries. Junior Carly Perkins knows this well. “Last year my roommates and I did not have a car so getting to the gro- cery was difficult. We Ubered every week and it got to be expensive,” Per- kins recalled. “I brought my car this year, which has made it much easier.” Junior Anna Choquette, another stu- dent without transportation, stated, “All of my roommates and many of my friends have a car so finding a ride isn’t difficult. It’s finding time that’s “I was highlighting the difference between the markets, the fresh vegetables versus the processed ones, furthering the difference in food availability throughout the issue. The grocery is far so you the city,” said photographer Sylvia Stahl, explaining her photos pictured above. Her photos were showcased in an exhibition focusing on Dayton’s food desert. have to set aside time to make the trip and being highly involved in clubs and inaccessibility of the store. 23.5 mil- the issue as part of her “Let’s Move” services, MMC grows vegetables and sions made by the university in regards activities makes that a challenge.” lion people live in food deserts, nearly campaign to combat childhood obe- sells them to neighborhood residents. to the development of the Montgom- UD does offer the “saturday shop- half in low income areas, according to sity. As part of her project, Obama Places such as Mission of Mary ery Fairgrounds site may be influ- ping shuttle,” which picks students up the USDA. The USDA also found a hoped to eradicate food deserts by Cooperative are working directly with enced by this particular issue of food at multiple locations on campus and high correlation between those living 2017 by providing tax breaks to super- Dayton residents to meet their needs. deserts. takes them to Walmart and various in a food desert and increased diabetes markets that opened in food deserts. UD students have the privilege of At the interactive visioning work- restaurants located on Dorothy Lane rates. With an issue that affects seven per- calling Dayton their home and even shop hosted by planning NEXT and South Dixie Drive. UD says this Many people, particularly those who cent of Americans, the next question though it is only for four years, the and University President Eric F. Spi- shuttle is open to all students but es- face financial hardships, do not have becomes: how can food deserts be UD community can make an impact. na Oct. 27, discussions took place pecially freshman because they are access to grocery stores because of alleviated and eventually eliminated? Current UD students are also taking regarding the development of the not allowed to bring a car on campus. geographic location and lack of trans- The City of Dayton cannot solve the action. Senior students in the Dayton Montgomery Fairgrounds site UD Caldwell Apartments is the single portation. Therefore, those living in issues surrounding food deserts over- Civic Scholars program have worked and Premier Health purchased last pick-up location in the student neigh- food deserts are often forced to do night, and they certainly cannot do with Mount Olive Baptist Church to spring. At the forum, some students borhood. their shopping at local convenience it alone. The progress made thus far start a community garden, a project and faculty members suggested build- Students without a meal plan know stores. Additionally, people living in has been largely work of nonprofits, many congregation members are ex- ing a grocery store featuring produce that UD does not have a grocery store food deserts frequently resort to get- volunteers, community members and cited about. grown by local farmers in the space. in walking distance of campus, which ting their meals from fast-food restau- college area students. “We wanted to do a project that This was one suggestion amongst reflects a larger issue: a city consumed rants because of they are easier to In numerous cities, local activists addressed the issue of food deserts,” many proposed at the session. by food deserts. access in terms of cost and physical have stepped up to provide fresh explained senior DCS member Kath- Don Vermillion, Fitz Center director Dayton is among hundreds of ar- proximity. foods through community vegetable erine Liming. “Our close ties with of public projects, acknowledged that eas in the U.S. considered to be a food In the last decade, public awareness gardens and pop-up farmers markets, Mission of Mary helped push this the UD administration is aware of desert. The United States Department about this issue has grown significant- including here in Dayton. Mission project forward. We had a lot to learn the lack of grocery stores. He sees of Agriculture, USDA, defines a food ly. Going from a largely ignored prob- of Mary Cooperative, started by UD when it came to gardening.” potential for a more accessible gro- desert as an area lacking access to lem to catching the eye of former first graduates, is located two miles from In addition to the work being done cery store closer in the area in the healthy foods due to grocery stores’ lady Michelle Obama, who included campus. Among other community by nonprofits and UD students, deci- future. lack of fresh fruits or vegetables or William Dobson talks international politics at UD’s Speaker Series event

SEAN NEWHOUSE Staff Writer ing about talking to people in a differ- ing his book, he interviewed dictato- ent place with a different background,” rial regime officials and democratic In part with UD’s Speaker Series, Dobson said. activists from countries such as China, NPR’s Chief International Editor Wil- He acknowledged his hectic sched- Egypt and Venezuela. Dobson de- liam Dobson spoke at KU Ballroom ule as an international editor, but noted scribed the activists as “creative, bat- Tuesday about dictators and demo- his love for the work, “There’s nothing tle-tested strategists” who came from cratic movements in the 21st century. quite as personally daunting as having all walks of life. Dobson’s speech was co-sponsored by 100,000 words in front of you that you Following his speech, Dobson an- UD’s Human Rights Center and the haven’t yet written.” swered questions from the audience Endowment to Support Education in He also appreciated spending time about dictator’s strategies, Russian in- Nonviolence. with UD students at an informal gath- fluence on social media, political rhet- Author of “The Dictator’s Learn- ering prior to his official address where oric and journalistic ethics. ing Curve: Inside the Global Battle for he talked about his career and interna- Adam Roman, a sophomore com- Democracy,” Dobson often provides tional politics. munication major, was glad he attend- commentary on international affairs In his lecture, he began by describ- ed Dobson’s speech. for ABC, CNN, CBS and MSNBC. ing the contemporary battle between “The strength of Mr. Dobson’s pre- He previously worked for Slate, For- dictators and democratic activists to sentation was its myriad of real-world eign Policy, Newsweek International, the audience. He said dictators are not examples and serious, yet hopeful, Foreign Affairs and the Washington using blunt force to control their coun- message that being a dictator isn’t easy, Post. He is a 1994 Truman Scholar and tries; instead, they are manipulating the and it’s not getting any easier,” Roman holds a master’s and law degree from system to grant themselves greater said. Harvard University. power. Photo courtesy of Christian Cubacub. “It was interesting to hear Dobson’s Before his lecture, Dobson sat down For instance, Dobson suggested that seemingly democratic election, as an ocratic states is at its lowest in 25 years. talk, and I thought it related well to hu- with Flyer News to talk more about his laws are written broadly but enforced example. He stated that in the election, The popularity of nationalist and man rights,” said Emma Kapp, also a career. He said he enjoys participating selectively. The media under dictators there was blatant rigging, political- populist movements further damages sophomore communication major. in speaking engagements and getting are government-controlled, and au- ly-motivated arrests and extreme ger- democratic governments. the opportunity to answer questions thoritarians govern under the guise of rymandering. Nominations for next year’s UD Speaker people might have about his work. democracy and human rights. Dobson warned about the future Nevertheless, he remains hopeful Series can be submitted on the University’s Dobson used Venezuelan President of democracy, as the number of dem- about democracy’s future. While writ- Speaker Series site. “There’s something particularly fulfill- Nicolás Maduro, who recently won a NEWS 3 FLYER NEWS | TUESDAY, NOV. 14 Nov. 14 - Nov. 28 Campus Events Calendar of Campus Events Nov. 14-28

Nov. 14 Nov. 19 Think About It: Your Wellness Identity Student Government Association’s public event in KU 211 (4 p.m. - 5 p.m.) Senate meeting (6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)

Nov. 15 Nov. 20 Student Government Association’s Tough Talks event in KU Torch Lounge Nov. 21 (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.) Thanksgiving recess begins after classes

Nov. 16 Nov. 22 American Society of Civil Engineers Thanksgiving Break Networking Night event in Kettering Labs, Room 203 (6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.) World Exchange Fall Conversation Groups in Rike room 108 (11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) National Society of Black Engineers’ Real Talk event at the NSBE house Nov. 23 (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.) Thanksgiving

Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Red Scare’s Flyer Friday event in KU Plaza (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Nov. 25 Saturday Classes Meet Nov. 18 Ally Training in Kettering Labs room 203 Nov. 26 (10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) We hope you had a restful Thanksgiving break! #UDLateNight Movie: Leap in Sears Recital Hall (10 p.m. - 12 a.m.) Nov. 27 Classes resume at 8 a.m.

Graphic by Jessica Burnham/Staff Graphic Designer 4 NEWS FLYER NEWS|TUESDAY, NOV. 14 Engineers continuing their quest for vocation are guided by President Spina LIZ KYLE I have been able to study voca- that’s a life I could lead in which News Editor tion for the Chaminade Scholars, I could make a difference,” Spina but now it’s even more interesting said. “It’s all about impact and This series follows two UD engineering to look at it from an engineer’s that’s what I was looking for. The students, Joshua Romo and Tom Tap- mindset. Br. Ray’s idea of the en- combination of reflecting on the pel, who are on a mission to discover gineer’s ‘design mindset’ has really teachers who have had an impact how successful engineering majors found stuck out to me so far.” on my life and getting that initial their own vocation, as well as their ma- They moved along their path of taste as a TA, interacting with jor fitting in with the University’s pur- attaining wisdom Tuesday when students and helping that with pose, “the University for the common they sat down with the Universi- research, I felt satisfaction from good.” This is part two of the series. ty’s president, Dr. Eric F. Spina. that.” We invite you to read part one on our Spina has been serving as pres- Spina always valued the impor- online platform, flyernews.com. ident of the university since July tance of taking time out of his Continuing their journey of 1, 2016. schedule for some family time exploration through an engineer- Before joining the UD com- and self-reflecting. When looking ing lense, Joshua Romo and Tom munity, he began his career as a at college student populations in Tappel are still eager to search for faculty member in the college of general, he believes there is a lack their area of study’s connection engineering and computer science of time spent on thinking about with vocation and UD’s mission at Syracuse University, then even- one’s vocation. He views the pres- statement, “The University For tually made his way up the ladder sure put onto students early in The Common Good.” They have of succession to chair, and then high school to take as many AP been given insight from Brother dean of the department. In 2007, courses as possible and overload Ray Fitz, SM., who is a Fr. Fer- Spina became SU’s vice chancellor themselves with extracurriculars ree Professor of Social Justice in and provost. as a potential roadblock for voca- the Fitz Center for Leadership in When reflecting on his own vo- tional discovery. In order to lead Community. So far, they are feel- cation, Spina believes he began to students around the roadblock, President Spina believes the key to recognizing one’s vocation is taking a step ing pretty optimistic with their in- experience glimpses of it towards Spina believes students should be back and self reflecting. Photo courtesy of Joshua Romo. terview techniques, and they even the end of his undergraduate ca- feel encouraged to reflect within feel more confident when exam- reer at Carnegie Mellon Univer- their area of studies. Romo said. “We go into the inter- moment, and I’ve been connect- sity while studying mechanical “I think we can always do more ining their own unique vocational view with a set number of ques- ing that to what vocation means journeys. engineering. At the beginning of to support our students in really tions. It starts very structured, but to me.” his college career, he began to reflecting. Here, we’re a values “We make sure to talk about the within two minutes of speaking, interview right after it happens. question if engineering was the based institution, and I think the things just start to flow. Tappel’s enjoyed viewing voca- true path for him. He considered university really stands for some- We believe our initial feelings right We get the best results from the tion through an engineering lense, after the interview is important,” switching his major to business or thing,” Spina said. “The more interviews by being present in the “It’s been very cool that Josh and economics.However, once he be- time we can help our students gan to take more engineering-fo- think about reflection and how to cused courses, he knew he was on put it all together in a way that will the right path. make them passionate about what “By the time of my junior year, they’re going to do, then they’ll be I took a slew of mechanics cours- able to contribute to their com- es and structures courses,” Spina munity.” said. “While taking these classes, Under Spina’s presidency, he has I was thinking, ‘Oh! These are the implemented a path for the uni- building blocks you can actually versity: “The University for The put into practice.’ That was when Common Good.” In terms of in- I started to hear my vocation a lit- cluding engineering into this path You are invited to attend a tle bit.” and discovering their own voca- Not only was he inspired by his tion along the way. He believes en- presentation by Chief Chat- undergraduate engineering cours- gineers at UD have the potential man titled “Beyond Run, Hide, es, he put his new found knowl- to become the problem-solvers in Fight.” This presentation will edge into practice through CMU’s society and have a true impact on be a topical discussion on ac- annual Buggy competition at their the world around them. spring carnival. Student organiza- “As engineers, I don’t think we tive shooter and mass killing tions participate in the event by give ourselves enough credit for

events. The concepts of run, Graphic by Ria Gordan/Staff Designer showcasing their hand built bug- this, but we actually think about hide, fight will be discussed gies and racing them against each problems. We should be thinking on Nov. 20 at 4 p.m. at the UD other. From the Buggy compe- about the problems rather than tition and his peers around him, the solutions, let’s face it, we have police station, located in Fitz Spina’s excitement grew as he saw the solutions part down,” Spina Hall. how how engineering can be put said. “I think undergraduate edu- into practice. cation is all about learning the im- The presentation will run for With the signs of his vocation portance of being a responsible at his fingertips, he continued citizen in the world, and I see UD an hour and a half. Space his academic career at Princeton doing this better than most places. is limited, please RSVP to University, graduating with his I’ll put our engineers up against [email protected] doctorate and master’s degrees in anyone else’s in terms of what mechanical and aerospace engi- their value systems are, what kinds neering. The connections he built of jobs they’re going to do and with faculty and undergraduate how they’re going to do them.” students he taught as a teach- ing assistant showed him that he Be on the lookout for the final part of wanted to live a life with the pur- this three part series in future Flyer pose of making a difference. News publications. “You hang around academics for long enough and you realize NEWS 5 FLYER NEWS|TUESDAY, NOV. 14 Students promote stalking awareness amidst Hollywood scandals sharing such, “important information JEN STRANIERO AND with the University community.” EMMA WHITE Stalking can have harmful conse- Contributing Writers quences, which is why the group As of early November, over 80 wom- communications students believe en spoke out about being sexually ha- that it is important to recognize its rassed, assaulted, raped or molested warning signs. As a community of by Hollywood mogul Harvey Wein- college students on UD’s tight-knit stein, going back as late as the 1970s. campus, students may feel the obliga- Hollywood actor and director Kevin tion to help those they see suffering. Spacey also was just recently accused Outlined in UD’s Commitment to of sexual assault by over 10 men and Community (C2C), it needs to be rec- women. For both Weinstein, Spacey ognized that one individual’s well-be- and other alleged predators, there is ing is connected to the well-being of no guarantee that the number of vic- others. In addition, President Eric F. tims will stop climbing. Spina stresses an emphasis on the The month of October has been common good, which means UD a momentous period of time for vic- students must strive to help each oth- tims of sexual assault and harassment er. to voice their abuses. This movement The students believe that first step of victims announcing their harass- in helping those who are being stalked ers was kickstarted by the explosive is to educate students on recognizing New York Times article that revealed when stalking may be taking place. Weinstein’s criminal acts, and how he Many behaviors may seem normal to had paid off accusers for decades. some, but if a person begins to feel Although sexual misconduct and sex- uncomfortable or scared, then those ual assault crimes are receiving major actions qualify as stalking behavior attention from the media today, a ma- and intervention is needed. jority of the public lacks awareness In order to educate students, this on a related issue that often times month the UD Sexual Violence Pre- may lead to these forms of assault vention Education Office, along with and harassment: stalking. A group of seniors hopes to educate the dangers of stalking behaviors on UD’s campus. Top row pictured from left to the dedicated group of 10 communi- This semester, a group of 10 ded- right: Lucy Von Fahnestock, Eileen Carroll, Emily Wagner, Emma White. Bottom row: Laura May, Danielle Damon, Jen cation students, are aiming to high- icated communication majors hope Straniero. Not pictured: Sara Heyd, Alexa Hornak, Brynn Sandy. light the severity of stalking. They to bring attention to the topic of hope to raise awareness of stalking stalking and its severity. For their of the students apart of the project. of social media posts may be seen as who runs the UD Sexual Violence warning signs so that students can public relations capstone class, the “When students realize that stalking harmless, but if this causes the per- Prevention Education Office, shares identify stalking and help get them- students were tasked with creating is a prevalent issue, they’ll be able to son to become fearful, then it should with the students that the hit movie selves or their friends out of un- a stalking awareness campaign. The pinpoint specific actions and warn- be considered stalking. “Twilight” is a perfect example of healthy situations. overall goal of the campaign is to ing signs with confidence and will Stalking may seem like something romanticizing stalking behaviors. In “Interestingly enough Kristen told make UD undergraduate students hopefully be proactive about taking that only happens on television; how- the movie, Edward sneaks into the us that research shows that once stu- more aware of stalking on college actions against it.” ever, 7.6 million men and women are room of his love interest, Bella, and dents are taught more about an issue, campuses and the warning signs of Stalking is defined by the Depart- stalked in the United States each year. watches her sleep. Audiences are the frequency of reports jumps,” stalking. College students are an es- ment of Justice as, “A pattern of This means that 1 in 6 women and made to think that this display of in- said Jen Straniero, another student of pecially important demographic to repeated and unwanted attention, 1 in 19 men fall victim to stalking terest is attractive and desirable, when the project. “So, obviously we don’t make awareness of stalking because harassment, contact, or any other during their lifetime. “in reality this is an unacceptable want stalking reports on campus to people ages 18 to 24 experience the course of conduct directed at a spe- The students found out that there stalking behavior,” Keen says. increase, but if it does in the next year highest rates of stalking, according to cific person that would cause area- is a variety of reasons why society In addition to the romanticizing of or so, that information could tell us if the U.S. Department of Justice. sonable person to feel fear.” Stalking does not take stalking as seriously as stalking behaviors on the big screen, students learned what we are hoping “We feel that this topic of stalking behaviors are often hard to define it should. One is that pop culture and the explosive use of social media to present to them.” With that said, will resonate well with the student because they are dependent on if the Hollywood portrays stalking behav- among young people is normalizing no stalking reports were filed be- body because of the community as- receiver is desiring the action. For ex- iors as desirable or romantic. Kris- the way that stalking behaviors are tween 2014 and 2016, according to pect of UD,” said Sara Heyd, one ample, a behavior like excessive liking ten Keen, assistant dean of students, talked about. The phrases “to creep” the 2017 Campus Security and Fire and “to follow” are often used by Safety Report. college-aged students in reference to As another effort to educate UD regularly reading or viewing someone students on stalking, the students The University of Dayton else’s social media accounts. What have planned an on-campus event has resources for stu- students may not know, is that in to share this information. On Nov. dents who are currently, actuality, these phrases carry much 15 from 12-3 p.m., the communi- heavier weight in relation to stalking. cation students will be at Human- or previously have been, College students are at an even ities Plaza handing out information victims of stalking: more increased risk of being stalked about stalking as well as free nachos. due to the close proximity between In addition, they have planned an Public Safety: 937-229- students, the increased opportunity activity called ‘Spot the Dot’ which 2121 for interaction and the easy accessi- will take place Nov. 20 at noon and bility to attain contact information on will give students a chance to learn college campuses. Although they are more about stalking awareness and Counseling Center: 937- the highest at risk, this age group is get some candy. Lastly, specialty nap- 229-3141 also the least likely to report stalking. kins with stalking statistics will be dis- Like victims of sexual assault and/ persed at Flyer Enterprise locations Kristen Keen: 937-229- or sexual harassment, individuals of- this month as an effort to further ed- 1217 or kkeen1@uday- ten do not report stalking because ucate students. they fear they will be faced with crit- ton.edu icism or disbelief upon confession. To learn more about stalking behaviors UD’s Title IX/504 coordinator Amy and how to recognize them, follow PAVE Title IX Office: 937-229- Zavadil hopes that students don’t fear on Twitter @UD_PAVE, Instagram @ 3615 this. She shares that stalking is pro- ud_pave and like their Facebook page at hibited under University policy and UD PAVE. is delighted that students are finally 6 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FLYER NEWS | TUESDAY, NOV. 14 Long Island author creates the theme park of your nightmares

CARI ZAHN Weir’s “The Martian,” Amanda novel.” A&E Editor Brown’s “Legally Blonde” and That’s his secret to completing Christopher Paolini’s “Eragon” so many works, but he credits “No one’s heard of a lightsaber as a self-published tale adapted much of his success to the help before George Lucas. No one’s into a major motion picture. of his family. heard of a monster theme park How did all of this success hap- “You must get a team behind before Michael Okon.” pen upon a Long Island-native you, but you can’t run everything “Monsterland” started as a part working at his family’s transpor- yourself,” Okon said. “I wouldn’t of a slew of self-published books tation company? Of course, writ- be here if it wasn’t for my family on Amazon that still see great ing at night while his wife and promoting my works and making success to this day. Since, Michael kids were asleep was a good first my name.” Okon was discovered by London step, but Okon has a few more Okon’s success allows him to international marketing consul- secrets up his sleeve. offer retrospective advice, but tancy, MediaBitch, which placed Okon recommends picking up he said that in all fairness, the “Monsterland” on the fast track the book “Save the Cat” by Blake success came as a total surprise. to being published by WordFire Snyder, his personal bible, not While he would have been hap- Press. Photo courtesy of the official Michael Phillip Cash blog. only for learning to screenwrite, py to get published, it wasn’t the As a part of a two-book deal, but also for understanding how end-all-be-all goal. A writer since “Monsterland” was printed for each chapter, so readers get a four and five in the works. With people want to hear a story. He the age of 15, Okon was simply the world, and it appeals to au- firsthand look into the mind of 15 self-published novels and a took the screenplays he wrote in practicing his favorite craft when diences from age nine to 90. The the monsters themselves. The closet full of screenplays, there’s college and began adapting them this opportunity presented itself. book’s “Harry Potter or Luke novel is laced with commentary no doubting whether Okon was to novels, creating the set he pub- “I just love to write,” Okon said. Skywalker,” as Okon so affec- on our current political climate, meant to be a writer. However, lished on Amazon. “I have so many stories to tell.” tionately refers to his protago- embracing themes like consum- not everyone gets published, nor While everyone may not have Readers can look forward to nist, is teen Wyatt Baldwin, who erism and exhibitionism—in the do they get the chance to have a collection of screenplays lay- those stories when the novel’s embarks on the hero’s journey. sense that these sick people, or their novel turned into a movie ing around to work from, Okon sequel releases in the spring of Wyatt must save his date in an monsters, are constantly being as he has. suggests writing them for any fu- 2018. extraordinary theme park where put on display for others’ enjoy- “I might be one of the very few ture stories a writer might want zombies, werewolves and vam- ment. self-published authors to get a to publish. Monsterland by Michael Okon was pires roam. Those interested in a Okon’s goal was to answer the movie,” Okon said. “When I write a script, I know published Oct. 13. It is available wher- cliche, “boy wants girl” teen nov- question: “What makes a mon- Still in the works with an un- the story, the arcs, the plotholes,” ever books are sold. Readers interested el are in luck. ster a monster?” named Hollywood producer and Okon said. “I take that script, and in more of Okon’s works can find his But those looking for a deeper “Monsterland” is one of six two screenwriters that have writ- I flesh it out into a novel because self-published books on Amazon under story shouldn’t turn their noses planned novels in the series, and ten scripts for Disney movies, the the story is already there. pseudonyms Michael Samuels and Mi- to this novel either. The story is Okon is already deep into the Okon is hoping “Monsterland” Outlining your work before you chael Phillip Cash. told from a different perspective third book, with plans for books makes it with the likes of Andy write is paramount for writing a Marianist brothers display inspiring art at Gallery St. John

ETHAN SWIERCZEWSKI enjoys. yard, Lemker cherishes every photo op- creative expression and immersion in the Sophomore, English/Film Brother Joe Barrish, the gallery’s co- portunity as special in its own right. arts. Their personal passion is visible in Studies ordinator, is the senior artist in rotation “Even a single blade of grass will make a each and every one of their pieces, and for the shows. His artistic expertise and photo altogether different.” their dedication is inspiring by itself. It The University of Dayton’s identity as years of experience at the gallery have The Marianist artists are eager to share is impossible to leave the gallery feeling a Marianist institution plays a major role helped him to create a space where the their work and passion with everyone anything less than enriched with the vi- in the cultural vibrancy that the school artwork of the Marianist brothers can they encounter. brancy of the Marianist tradition. cherishes. Through their spiritual voca- really flourish and be appreciated. “It’s a very spiritual kind of expe- tions, Marianist brothers have strived “I don’t try to press [the artists] on any- rience,” Lemker said. “You and I are The gallery will feature Nartker’s work until to better the lives of both students on thing,” Barrish said. “There’s no compe- God’s special work, and his DNA is in Nov. 19, Lemker’s photography will be show- campus as well as Dayton residents. And, tition here. We’re trying to be as profes- us. Things too have God’s DNA. We’re cased in its totality Feb. 14 through March 18, when it comes to enriching the cultural sional as possible. Everything must be part of [this artwork], and it’s part of us.” 2018. Barrish’s artwork will follow from March experience of those around them, the presented properly. We’re not for profit, The Marianist mission champions a tru- 21 to April 29. Admission is free, and univer- Marianists rise to the occasion, inspiring and we’re not trying to sell stuff, but we’re ly holistic life experience. While academ- sity students are welcome and encouraged to visit. others through their own talents and pas- really here as an educational outreach.” ics are important, Gallery St. John and its sions. There is no better illustration of Lining a narrowArtsLIVE hallway off to the artists highlight the invaluableSchedule nature of this inspiration than the Gallery St. John side of the gallery’s main showroom are in Beavercreek, Ohio, a treasure trove of another artist’s exquisite creations. Broth- original art created by Marianist brothers. er John Lemker’s color photography Hidden away at the tree-covered complements Nartker’s pieces, providing Mount St. John, the gallery is a fif- an altogether different but equally inspir- teen-minute drive from downtown Day- Paul Nyugen/Staff writer. ing array of artwork. ton. From oil paintings and watercolors From illustrations of various outdoor “Basically, I shoot landscapes and na- to ceramics and color photography, the scenes and depictions of architecture to ture things,” Lemker said. “I spend a lot art on display is diverse in nature, and the closeups of flowers and sketches of San of time at a place. [Photography] has art indicates the passion and personal Francisco’s famous “Painted Ladies,” taught me a lot of patience, which I do touch of its creators. Nartker has diversified his work and has run out of at times. But sometimes the “We have shows,” said Rev. Michael explored new ways of creating. possibilities are so good that I’ll just wait Nartker, one of several artists whose “My instructor has been pushing me and wait and wait.” work is featured by the gallery. “We take on oil, which I’ve never liked,” he said. This patience and attention to detail turns. There are five [Marianist brothers] “But the new water-soluble oils I like, that Lemker has learned comes through who show their work, but we don’t all because they give me more control. The in his photographs. The brilliance of necessarily show at the same time. One detail is easier for me.” their composition—from subject to an- of us will feature for five Sundays, then This detail is evident in the delicate gle to lighting—is something to marvel the next brother shows.” nature of the flowers his oils depict, as at for moments at a time. Whether the Nartker is the current featured artist well as in the subtle beauty of the foreign scene is a rushing waterfall in the forests of Gallery St. John, displaying his work architecture and “Painted Ladies” he so of Michigan, the fleeting solar eclipse or in oils, watercolors, acrylics, and pastels. a pile of vibrant leaves in his own back- Paul Nyugen/Staff writer. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 7 FLYER NEWS|TUESDAY, NOV. 14 The Women of 231 Irving

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JACYLYN MARTIN Staff Writer THE ARTIST

There are so many words you could use to describe Jes- se Thompson. However, “tra- ditional” is not one of them. A senior pursuing a degree in visual arts, Thompson uses his work to explore his own identity as well as alternative forms of artistic expression. “I don’t really have a con- centration,” Thompson said. “But I like being a jack-of- trades, so I try to play with all different kinds of mediums.” The one thing that is con- stantly present in Thompson’s work is his desire to eschew the rules of conventionality in both the techniques he uses JESSE THOMPSON and the messages he conveys. “Recently, I’ve been gravi- and turning it into a work of ment where the general com- tating more toward digital me- art, where the dress becomes munity applauded traditional diums,” Thompson said. “I’ve sculptural, and you’re breaking expressions of gender and been doing a lot of taking tra- the boundaries that separate sexual orientation. However, ditional formats and then try- fashion from more tradition- despite Thompson’s upbring- ing to be alternative. That’s a al forms of art,” Thompson ing, he uses his work to chal- big thing for me.” said. lenge mainstream ideas re- This urge to create some- McQueen’s combination of garding sexuality and gender. thing new and different is fashion and fine art is what in- “I strive to challenge the perhaps best exemplified in spires Thompson the most. perspective in which I was Thompson’s most recent proj- “In the same way that he raised in my work,” Thomp- ect where he plans on painting crossed the boundary of fash- son said. “I would also de- a mask and then incorporating ion and combined it with fine scribe my work as something it into a photograph or video. art, I try to take traditional ar- that is very much so based in Through this project, Thomp- tistic techniques and mediums queer theory and challenging son hopes to combine the and view them through a dig- ideas of hypermasculinity.” Photo courtesy of Jesse Thompson physicality of traditional fine ital perspective,” Thompson Despite his cutting-edge art with the modern accessi- said. approach to art, Thompson bility of a digital medium. Thompson’s non-traditional strives to make his art acces- in relation to myself,” Thomp- Crediting influences such as approach to his work might sible to everyone while still son said. “And I really want You can find more of Jesse’s work Alexander McQueen, it is no come as a surprise to some telling his own story. the audience to understand on his Instagram: @jesse_j_ surprise that Thompson likes considering his background. “I try to make my work am- that this may not be your sto- thompson, and if you’d like to con- to combine artistic mediums Growing up in Dayton, Ohio, biguous enough to where it ry, but you have the ability to tact him about commissions, you “My favorite designers are Thompson was brought up in has a multitude of interpre- empathize with a part of the can email him at thompsonj17@ known for taking the runway a white, middle-class environ- tations but pointed enough to where I am telling a narrative story.” udayton.edu. THE ART Photos courtesy of Jesse Thompson ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 FLYER NEWS|TUESDAY, NOV. 14 New lecture series brings Io Palmer to campus ROSE RUCOBA gage with, hear from, and learn from these used to create sculptures. Gulf oil spill in April 2010. Staff Writer artists and scholars,” Bradshaw said. “What I was trying to get to was a per- “I want my work to hurt your eyes just a Palmer’s journey placed her in a position at formative act—that we brush our hair, we little bit…I want that sort of surface, the It is said over and over again how art Washington State University for the past 11 pick our hair, we gussy ourselves up for the gaudy, the tacky. And this piece was that,” can change people’s lives but rarely does years. Her presentation entitled “Working performance that is our daily lives,” Palm- Palmer said about her piece. the public get to hear the thought process Ideas” gave a history of her work, inspira- er said, explaining her work, “Combs and Closing the presentation, she talked about behind the artwork that is so prevalent in tions and influences. Hairballs.” her recent trip to Cuba and her awareness creating that change. Distinguished artist Io “I titled it this because I would like to talk Another major element of her work, an of the gates, walls and boundaries while she Palmer’s work has been inspiring change for to you all about not just my work, but how element that is underlying in all of her art, was there. She said she plans to incorporate over twenty years. we sort of wrestle ideas into formation,” is the concept of class structures and labor. those ideas into her next piece. Palmer, who has shown her work all over Palmer explained. Many of Palmer’s pieces are arranged on “I wanted to close with an unformed idea the world, presented her art to UD for the Palmer’s story began in Hydra, a motorless, levels, demonstrating the highs and lows because I think that that is how I started. VASE lecture Wednesday in Sears Recital Greek island off the coast of Peloponnese, of society.She also draws from history and Our ideas are not fixed, they are always Hall. where she spent the first seven years of her couture--high fashion. changing,” Palmer said. Visiting Artist Scholar Educator (VASE) life. She grew up being influenced by her One piece reflects Queen Elizabeth’s At the end of the evening, Palmer offered a lectures is a new series held by the depart- parents, both artists themselves, and by her gown, which, according to Palmer, speaks few words of advice, given to her by anoth- ment of arts education to give UD students African and Jewish roots. to the position of power Queen Elizabeth er artist when she was young. a chance to hear from real artists and learn One significant memory she recalled in her Photo courtesy of IoPalmer.com held at the time. “You just gotta work,” Palmer said, about their work. talk was that her father was the only black Other works of hers carry undertones con- “You gotta get in there and do the into her work. Arts education professor R. Darden Brad- man on the island. cerning the environment and sustainability, work.” Much of Palmer’s art includes hair or syn- shaw opened the night and explained the “I say that about my father because at a such as “Silver Ooze,” a piece that is made The VASE lectures are aimed at arts stu- thetic hair, a part of the body that is of ma- lecture series’ mission. very young age I realized a difference and to look like an oil spill cascading down a yel- dents, but are welcome to all and are free of jor focus in the African culture. Her work “This lecture series, the VASE lecture se- how often I felt like the ‘other’,” Palmer said. low window frame. charge. includes synthetic hair with hair accessories, ries, was proposed as a way to foster a space This feeling of not belonging later bled The piece’s inspiration comes from the for University of Dayton students to en- hair as portrayed as a mop, and bobby pins New movie review: Murder on the Orient Express

BRETT SLAUGHENHAUPT published. In recognition of this sistent in the script, it is impecca- around the room, but more impor- a film that doesn’t really call for it, Movie Columnist problem, Branagh brings together bly delivered through the lens of tantly keeps us away from all the otherwise. After her performances a fully capable cast, a gorgeous set Haris Zambarloukos (who also dark nooks and crannies a more in “Mother” and this film, here’s to One train. 15 strangers. One mur- on and around the train and some worked on Branagh’s “Cinderel- “serious” film would want to em- hoping Hollywood begins to rec- der. One detective. A cast of four breathtaking cinematography to la”). Beautiful, melodramatic visu- phasize. The price of the ticket is ognize the amount of talent both Oscar nominees and two winners. keep us busy. als keep us interested in what we worth it for this reason alone. she and her generational peers have And one of the grandest mustach- The script also has a hard time are looking at, and what we are Other aspects of the film are up after being shafted for so long. es to ever grace the silver screen. finding the right tone it wants to looking for. Inevitable “whodun- to par, as well. Each actor plays “Murder on the Orient Express” Are you in? set for the film. We have a plethora it” sequences that would typically to their role perfectly, but Mi- is a capable film that never truly With “Murder on the Orient Ex- of stock characters (the owner, the come across as cliche – the crime chelle Pfeiffer clearly must receive makes the genre its own, nor did press,” we are back in the world conductor, the detective, the count scene, the confession – are dissect- the most praise. Starting off as it intend to. Instead, we receive of Agatha Christie’s famed 1934 and countess, the butler, the pro- ed through a creative use of visu- the “shrill woman who talks too ravishing visuals, beautiful acting novel of the same name. Adapt- fessor, the widow, the gangster and als and camera angles. The crime much,” she slowly unravels and and a fairly quick and easy mystery ed to great acclaim in 1974 with his assistant, the doctor, the prin- scene, in particular, is approached undermines aspects of herself to uncover. Come for the perfor- an equally powerful past, Kenneth cess and her maid, the governess, with a panning overhead shot, giv- until a key scene blows everything mances, stay for the mustache. Branagh (“Hamlet,” “Thor”), both the missionary, and the salesman) ing us a clear look into what lies else away. It really is great work in directing and acting as lead, is here all together in a tiny room. This to put his own twist on the mate- should call for great melodra- rial. ma and big acting. We certain- The plot is fairly cut and dry: af- ly receive this in key moments, ter a few days on the Orient Ex- which leads to Glee being able press, the strangers on board find to hear Judi Dench hiss out a themselves on a train derailed by Russian accent, or watching Mi- snow in the midst of a murder in- chelle Pfeiffer act in ways her vestigation. Mr. Ratchett (Johnny roles the past decade haven’t Depp, essentially playing himself) called for. is stabbed to death in the dark of As the story unfolds through- his room one night. We soon learn out the running time, and as we (not exactly a spoiler, unless you humanize each character a bit, want to go in knowing nothing) the film begins to stall because Ratchett is not the art collector he it never really knows what it pretends to be, but a famed convict wants us to think of these rev- on the run for murdering six-year- elations. Are we to watch and old Daisy Armstrong. Now it is up understand the meta-critique to Hercule Poirot, self-described as of filmmakers who don’t allow “probably the greatest detective in character growth, or is it tru- the world,” to find out who killed ly a social commentary about the killer before the train is back the injustices of the world. As on its journey. these two paths diverge, they Issues with the film lie in the fact come crashing back together in that we have seen this type of story a wonderfully biblical confes- play out again and again on the big sional scene set on the snowy screens. That is not to say this film train tracks. The film may have isn’t enjoyable in its retelling, but disappointed earlier, but it suc- it never does hit the strides it may ceeds at this moment. once have when the story was first Where tone may not be con- 10 OPINIONS FLYER NEWS | TUESDAY, NOV. 14

“I don’t know what to do about the depression and the inflation and the Russians and the crim in the street. All I know is that first you’ve got to get mad.” fneditorial -Network (1976) Building Relationships: Tangling our lives together We build relationships with people, to learn the complexity of what strong planet. Our lives can never be distinct- Our pages our printed with our lives at animals and entities. We share space relationships look and feel like. We ly severed from others because each UD. They are printed with the events, and time and presence with one anoth- tango and twirl with our relationships, choice we make influences more than the faces, the stories of our student er, and, occasionally, we are vulnerable slowly learning what makes each en- our own individual selves. We must body. enough to delve deep into our human counter with other human beings won- rely on each other—and that is a beau- Therefore, let us take this Thanks- relationships that we grow together. derfully original. tiful thought. giving break to not only give thanks Our lives often become strange webs Our relationships do not end with FN has been intrigued with human for the familial relationships we have, that become tangled in each other. human relationships, but they also relationships, and, further, how they but also to reflect on our relationships Relationships. With family. With extend to our interactions with our change our worlds, our vocations, our with all other living creatures and our friends. With significant others. With circumstances, environment and plan- hearts. In this issue, we have “Love, earth. Let’s take these few days off to the four paws dog that lives down the et. A sheet sign on college park read, Posey” (our new unconventional ad- give some thought on how we are in- hall. With that five-page essay due in “We only have one” with a depiction vice column), engineers on a quest for teracting with others. Let’s take a look two hours. Each relationship brings of earth. We only have one. We have how their field and faith intersect, and at our relationships. Let’s give thanks it’s own emotions, dynamics and ener- a planet, and we have a relationship an artist, Io Palmer, making art for the that we, as a world, have lives that are gies. As we continuously enter into re- with our planet--and, further, all other purpose of asking the tough questions beautifully, messily tangled. lationship with one another, we begin living things. We are webbed on this about our world and our place in it. Antibiotic Awareness Week: Resist the Resistance! ROSE RUCOBA and, these days, antibiotics are absolutely necessary and in as chickens, pigs, and cows. ics on a regular basis. Staff Writer being over-used or as a quick small of a dose as possible. They are used because they They heighten the risk of fix instead of as a last resort. Doctors may overprescribe cause an extreme, and unnat- resistant bacteria in our bod- Often, doctors are quick to them because they are so ef- ural, growth in animals and ies and make us all more prone These days, we take a lot of prescribe antibiotics for pa- fective or out of convenience because they allow farmers to bacterial diseases that have things for granted—like free- tients that do not have bacte- or even ignorance. to keep the animals in horrid been extinguished for some dom of speech, the food we rial infections and patients are Patients, however, must be conditions without worrying time. eat, electricity, the Internet, not questioning this practice. wary of this practice because about them getting sick. So how can we stop this ep- and, especially, antibiotics. What’s the harm in taking taking antibiotics for the wrong What is more, this issue of idemic and why aren’t more In the grand scheme of antibiotics for non-bacterial reasons may mean getting bac- use of antibiotics on animals people doing something about things, antibiotics are brand- infections? terial infections that haven’t comes back around to us hu- it? new to us as they have only The beauty about antibiot- been seen in society in years, mans. UD is taking a big step in pre- been around for seventy-five ics is that they kill harmful but this time, they are antibiot- The antibiotics that the ani- vention during World Antibi- years, since Alexander Fleming bacteria in the body with none ic-resistant, making them more mals eat do not just disappear otic Awareness Week (WAAW), discovered the first antibiotic, to little side effects. Bacte- dangerous and deadly. once they are killed, but re- which takes place November penicillin, in 1945. 13-17. During that week, there will be a variety of activities for stu- “The trick to their ability to cure, however, is that they are only used in dents to participate in and a panel discussing antibiotic-re- small doeses when absolutely necessary. And these days, sistant bacteria on November antibiotics are being over-used as a quick fix instead of a last resort ” 16 from 7-8:15pm. For those who are unable to participate in WAAW or are ria cells, however, can mutate If this issue isn’t maddening main in their bodies and are in looking for other ways to help, Yet they are as precious as at anytime due to their DNA, enough, though, antibiotics are the meat they are killed for. it is always good to be aware fossil fuels in terms of their leading them to mutate into not only being overused on hu- The antibiotics also find of where your meat comes benefit to society, and we, like an antibiotic-resistant form of mans, but on animals, as well. their way into the environment from and what goes in it, and in the case of fossil fuels, are bacteria. According to an article by sus- through urine that runs into to always ask your doctor if abusing their power. That being said, if a per- tainabletable.org, the FDA re- bodies of water or ground wa- you are unsure about an antibi- Antibiotics have been used son stops using antibiotics too ported this year that only 20% ter, and in the animals’ waste otic prescription. to treat some of history’s soon, they do not eradicate all of antibiotics were being pre- that is then turned into fer- Resistant bacteria are a real most devastating diseases from of the bacteria, allowing left- scribed to humans. That means tilizer and finds its way into threat, but we at UD can be cholera to pneumonia to the over mutant bacteria to be- the other 80% were being fed crops and plants. the real solution. Join the fight Bubonic plague. come resistant bacteria. to animals. We then consume the water, against antibiotic-resistant The trick to their ability to Due to this frightening situa- Antibiotics are dumped by the meat, or plants with antibiotics bacteria and resist the resis- cure, however, is that that they tion, it is strongly advised that pound into the food of ani- in it, which is a problem be- tance! are only used in small dos- antibiotics only be used when mals raised for meat, such as cause we do not need antibiot- es when absolutely necessary, OPINIONS 11 FLYER NEWS | TUESDAY, NOV. 14

Dear Posey,

I need some advice. And, since no one else motivate myself and read the articles I have to for Does using my textbook as a pillow help me under- seems to be able to help, I figured I would try this. class, I feel like the words go right over my head. I stand it more? So far, the results are inconclusive. While I know I am at UD for school, I am hav- am so frustrated and I don’t know how I am going ing a hard time balancing my school work with my to get through this semester. social life. I love the math and sciences, so I don’t In my philosophy class, all of the exams are es- have a problem with homework from those classes. says and how am I supposed to write about some- But I would rather suffer through 1,000 paper cuts thing I do not understand? I guess my brain just Thanks, from my overpriced textbooks than sit through my doesn’t work that way. Any suggestions on how English and philosophy classes. to survive my classes? I would rather do literally For the most part, I drag myself to those classes anything else then my homework. I don’t have the (because my professors take attendance), but I time to spend on reading this stuff a million times. cannot stand doing the homework. When I do KS Dear KS, Thanks for dropping a line, If you would, try letting English and philosophy And when it feels like you can’t read a single more do the same. English is basically the study of word, come up for air. Take a dance break. Go see Your comments and concerns certainly do not go stories and how and why we tell them, and when the sunshine or the leaves fall. Watch an inspira- unshared. Once upon what feels like another life, you break it down etymologically, philosophy is tional YouTube video (Shia LaBeouf ’s “Just Do many moons of many semesters past, I (somewhat just (and all) the “love of wisdom.” At the soul It” and David Foster Wallace’s “This Is Water” are begrudgingly) took MTH 205 for a major I am no of their cores, they are both about a chance to particular favorites of my own). Find what works longer pursuing. grapple with what it means to be human and how for you and use it. we can come to be human together. They enable The course focused on reconceptualizing simple the flourishing of mathematical and scientif- Next semester, try and see if there are any classes math for the Common Core standards. Ultimate- ic advancements to have meaning in the lived that go beyond filling a requirement and knock ly, this meant that I spent a fair amount of time experiences of people all over the world. In this on the door of opportunity. The course catalog is thinking about what it means to add 3 to 7. I way, they are not entirely separate. They work in vast and rich. There are chances to explore hip- learned that for some people, it means just that. I tandem in the business of making meaning matter. hop and philosophy or detective fiction or your also learned that for some, it means borrowing 2 own creative writing. My best advice is to take a from 7 to create a friendlier equation of 5 plus 5. Onto solutions for this semester. Number one, plunge and see what you can find. I’m willing to Either way, we arrive at 10. keep up what you are already doing— keep read- bet that whatever it is, it will be good. ing! Try not to get discouraged. When you get And when it comes down to it, I think that’s the frustrated, remember what it is that you are doing Here’s to giving the poets and philosophers and important thing. Arriving at that 10, arriving at when you are reading. Your mind is processing an tellers-of-stories a fighting chance. Wishing the new knowledge, is a radically creative act. It’s a orchestral symphony of 26 shapes that someone best of osmosis and none of the papercuts to you. process and it’s practice and it’s a pilgrimage. else strung together and somehow you are able to understand! How thoroughly neat and weird We—all of us—are on an odyssey for whatever and wonderful that is. What a gift that is. And wisdom comes from learning. I think the thing to then, you get to respond and analyze in your own do is honor that fact. Radical acts of creativity are words and regenerate the whole process. Pretty not limited to the humanities building or Fitz Hall, heart-stoppingly/mind-blowingly cool, if you ask they happen every day in Kettering Labs and the me. Science Center and in dorms and houses through- love, out campus and far past the archways into the Tips for actually getting through the reading: city of Dayton and beyond. Let this become your non-fluorescently-lit spots, silence to suit your mantra. fancy, and/or the abundance of resources on campus (think the LTC or Write Place). Try Know that you are a part of a body of knowledge talking about your readings with a buddy as if they and knowledge-making—a body that is growing, weren’t assignments for a course. Find ways they Posey moving, and expanding. Your passion for math connect with you or your major or something that and science will carry and sustain you and stretch interests you. Ask questions out loud and highlight Pose Posey a question at [email protected] your mind far past its initial elasticity. and underline what intrigues you. You’ll thank yourself in class. 12 OPINIONS FLYER NEWS|TUESDAY, NOV. 14 I’m Not Celebrating Images courtesy of Wikimedia Commmons Manafort, Gates: What else is to come?

PETER KOLB worse American. Gates has assisted reason not to trust their elected of- So what then? Trump rides out his Opinions Editor Manafort in working with a Rus- ficials and to believe the worst argu- presidency, he continues to tweet like sia-friendly campaign amidst the ments that people made about govern- a seventh grade girl suffering her first Some days you wake up and just ongoing crisis in Ukraine. As I write ment. Americans could never look at break up, his supporters continue to know you’re in store for a rough day. this article I refresh and see one of government the same way again.” gobble it up, and the rest of us con- It’s October 30th, 40 degrees out— Trump’s preliminary foreign advisors, It’s tough. It’s been over 40 years; tinue to watch with mouths agape as even the sky seems like it’s crying. George Papadopoulos, has plead- the teenagers which lived through Wa- our country grows further and further Since last Friday, October 27th, ed guilty to the FBI for falsifying tergate—teenagers that had their view apart. we knew Special Counsel Robert statements regarding his correspon- of America and its highest leaders up- Or maybe it’s all true. Maybe Muel- Meuller’s investigation was to deliver dence with Russian officials. These rooted entirely—are now 55 or older. ler’s hammer continues to drop, and its first blow at the start of this week. are awful, evil men, that do not have However the passion for change will our president is impeached for trea- Speculations abound; would it be the American interests at heart. They will forever lay in the spirit of youth. We son against our country. Then what happens? We find out we’ve been lied, scammed, and played with by the very “Can we attempt to grapple with what may be hap- people we’ve elected to keep us safe; abolishing any faith in our country pening to our country? This may be a curtain drop that may still be left. America is not ready for, and I’m pretty terrified.” America is more than divided, we are warming up for an ideological civil war; one that I simply cannot imag- start of an avalanche? A low-level receive justice, many more to come as are the ones who are most angry, the ine being completely resolved in my Trump campaign employee? Could it well. Good, bring justice. most passionate, the most vocal about lifetime. be a personal associate of President But can we attempt to grapple with the state and status of ourselves and So good. Get Manafort, get Pa- Donald Trump? Or would Meuller what may be happening to our coun- our country. padopoulos. Let them rot between even go straight for the big fish? try? This may be a curtain drop Amer- But I just don’t think we’re ready cement walls and feel the aching help- A 31 page indictment. Twelve ica is not ready for, and I’m pretty for what’s about to come. This could lessness millions of Americans feel counts including: conspiracy against terrified. be much more than Watergate, this every day. the United States, false statements I wasn’t around for Watergate, at could be much more than anything to I hope one day they know what it’s to the FBI and conspiracy to laun- least not when it happened. But the ever happen in American history in like to not have power. I hope Donald der money as foreign agents. Those effects of former President Nixon’s terms of high-level corruption. Trump gets a jail cell so small his ego indicted: Paul Manafort, Trump’s scandal continue to reverberate not This could end in a lot of ways. can’t fit in. ex-campaign chairmen, along with just through the landscape of Amer- Maybe we’re all wrong. Maybe Trump But goodness gracious more than Rick Gates, Manafort’s longtime busi- ican politics, but American culture and his administration are free of all anything I hope we find out what the ness associate. altogether. treasonous crimes. Maybe he’s not hell is going on in this country. The staff of U.S. News published America’s greatest traitor; instead Because we are not OK, we are not Whoo. Hoo. We got ‘em. an article just a few weeks after simply just an entitled, homophobic, good. This is not a healthy, function- Nixon’s resignation, sifting through I hear whimpers of excitement— the effect Watergate may have on the reveling in the calm before the inevi- future of America. They opened with: “America is more than divided. We are table storm. I hear shouts of victory, “The impact is deep and will be en- with well-deserved, ironic chants of during. It will be a long time, if ever, warming up for an ideological civil war” “LOCK HIM UP.” I hear we think before politics in the United States is we’re starting to finally “drain the the same again.” swamp.” Correct. 40 years later, CNN’s Ju- bigoted, unintelligent self-proclaimed ing society, and you’re absolutely kid- I’m just starting to think we never lian Zelizer writes in an op-ed, “The sexual assaulter. ding yourself if you think otherwise. will. scandal continues to reverberate today (and let me make it clear, no matter So raise a glass to Mueller and the I get it, the bad guys are on their throughout the political spectrum. what Mueller finds, Trump is the big- good work he’s done so far, but do way out. Manafort is a thorough- We still live in the era of Watergate... gest embarrassment to set up shop in not celebrate. This is far from over, ly disgusting human, and an even Each revelation gave voters another the Oval Office.) we have a ways to go. SPORTS 13 FLYER NEWS|TUESDAY, NOV. 14 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Cubs fan celebrates Astros’ World Series title WORLD SERIES DROUGHTS through the years RED SOX: 2004 win - 86 yr. drought WHITE SOX: 2005 win - 88 yr. drought ROYALS: 2015 win - 30 yr. drought BRENDAN ZDUNEK Staff Writer CUBS: 2016 win - 108 yr. drought As a die-hard Cubs fan, I rooted for the Astros to win the World Series. ASTROS: 2017 win - first title ever (53 yrs.) It really all started when I saw a clip from a show on the MLB Network back in 2014. The commentators had come to a topic that did not have much relevance at that time, the curse started and how beyond that. In 2013, the and that the Dodgers would entire year I believed that but it seemed interesting the Cubs were just outright Astros moved to the American roll over the Astros, who had Astros would win it too. So, nonetheless. The question terrible. I lived through League, and, around that never had much postseason I rooted for the Houston proposed was: “When will the Bartman game, the same time, both teams started success. Essentially, not Astros because now, after the Cubs and the Astros be consecutive sweeps in the to rebuild in same way. They many people believed in years of being at the bottom back in playoffs?” NLDS in 2007 and 2008, the up the farm system with either team outside their own of the league, they may both Just the next year, in “Dark Ages” as Theo Epstein excellent prospects via draft fans. But I always believed rule the MLB for many years 2015, both teams had made began to rebuild the team yet picks and trades. in the 2016 Cubs, and this to come. surprise runs and made it to again, and, eventually, our As the rebuilds occurred, the postseason as Wild-Card rise back to prominence. two stars broke out for teams, but would eventually In the meantime, our NL them: Anthony Rizzo for be both eliminated (Astros in Central Division rivals, the the Cubs and José Altuve the ALDS and the Cubs in the Astros, had suffered some for the Astros, arousing NLCS). In 2016, with high misery as well. Since being the very question the MLB FLYER NEWS STAFF 2017-2018 expectations on them, the founded in 1962, the team Network commentators had Cubs pulled the miracle of had made the playoffs a discussed on the show I miracles and won their first couple of times and had one talked about before. In 2015, ONLINE EDITOR ASSISTANT ONLINE EDITOR World Series in 108 years. of the greatest pitchers ever Carlos Correa was called up Then, in 2017, it was the in Nolan Ryan, but those to Houston, as were Kris Roberto De La Rosa-Finch Kaitlin Gawkins Astros’ turn. They stormed seasons never produced a Bryant and Addison Russell PRINT EDITOR out of the gate at the league pennant. to Chicago. Within 3 years, WEB TECHNICIAN beginning of the season and Eventually, the Cubs both teams made it back to Julia Hall Rebecca Serivates eventually out-muscled every earned a trip to the World the playoffs and won their other team in the postseason Series in 2005, but they own respective and long- NEWS EDITOR MULTIMEDIA EDITOR to claim their first World were completely dominated awaited titles. So, on another Series championship in the and swept by the team on level, the Astros’ journey to Liz Kyle Christian Luigi Cubacub franchise’s 56-year history. the other side of Chicago, a championship is extremely So, yes, that is when two the White Sox. After that, similar to the Cubs’ journey, A&E EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER teams who had largely been Houston went into a decline almost as if the former Cari Zahn Michael Keller laughingstocks in the MLB and was so bad that their division foes have been for decades had finally made more popular nickname connected for a long time. OPINIONS EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGER themselves relevant again, became the “Lastros.” I even Who could have imagined but it is also when I became remember thinking when I what would happen after Peter Kolb Billy Rinderle a fan of the Astros. was a kid that, “Hey, the Cubs those commentators asked Living in the Chicago are bad—but at least they’re that question three years SPORTS EDITOR SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR suburban area, I was raised as better than the Astros.” ago? Well, no one really could Steve Miller a Cubs fan.With everything Fans of both teams have have. So much history was Brett Slaughenhaupt that the Billy Goat Curse suffered a lot of misery and rewritten, or ‘earned’ as the ART DIRECTOR had to offer, I became so a lot of terrible seasons Astros like to call it, in that CIRCULATION MANAGER desperate to see them finally throughout the years. So, on short span of time. History Mary Guida Will Van Winkle win it all and end the misery one level, I do empathize was against the Cubs, and it that had built up over the with Astros fans from that was too against the Astros. years. I remember hearing standpoint. But, now, my Many people thought the the old stories about how affinity for the Astros goes Cubs would choke as usual 14 SPORTS FLYER NEWS|TUESDAY, NOV. 14 MEN’S BASKETBALL Trey Landers rises to leader for Flyer basketball MICHAEL CROUCHLEY Staff Writer better and help my team to my best Mentorship, as it turns out, is a ability.” two-way street. Dayton’s freshman Entering the 2017-2018 season, As important as his physical class this season features four players UD’s men’s basketball team is transformation was, Landers claims 6 feet 7 or above--an abundance the almost unrecognizable from the the mental aspect of the game is 6 foot 5 Landers and other Flyer core that left the floor of the NCAA where he’s seen the most refinement. veterans have not seen on their own Tournament in March. After losing “Obviously I didn’t play as team in recent seasons. four players with significant minutes, much last year, but [I gained] that “It’s a lot more size with the on-court leadership will have experience. I’ve obviously worked Kostas [Antetokounmpo], you got to fall into the hands of the few on my body and everything, but the [Obadiah Toppin],” Landers said. veteran Flyers. Trey Landers, who biggest thing would be my mental “It’s a lot different from last year... is beginning his sophomore season, thought and everything.” with me being in here and having to has quickly risen from apprentice The Flyers are hoping that go up against the 6’8”, 6’9” guys is to master among Dayton’s ranks, Landers’ all around improvement different.” and has embraced his newfound will lead to production on the court. After averaging just 5.8 minutes in leadership role. “Trey’s done a great job. He looks nine games played last year, Landers Landers is certainly well-equipped like a guy that’s been here before,” started and played 15 minutes in the to take on the added responsibility said head coach Anthony Grant. Flyers’ exhibition game on Saturday as he spent a large portion of the In addition to his changing role against Ohio Dominican. He shot offseason working on getting into on the court, Landers will look to well from the field, making three of better shape. use his experience to succeed in a five field goal attempts, and dished “I’ve always been in decent shape, new role off the court. a precise lob to redshirt freshman but I feel like this year I really had to “It’s different for me, now I have Kostas Antetokounmpo for an work on my eating habits,” Landers to be a leader for all these guys,” emphatic alley-oop slam. commented. “I know I’m getting Landers said. “Now I’m having to Landers tallied eight points in stronger in the weight room, but be like the big brother, and I was Dayton’s opener against Ball State. Trey Landers has embraced his leadership role thus far for the Flyers, and as far as it transfering on the court just the little brother last year. So it’s The Flyers return home Nov. 25 to has started both the exhibition game and regular season opener. I don’t see myself getting tired as different for me, but I feel like I’m take on Akron. Photo by Christian Cubacub/Multimedia Editor much. I’m able to get up and down taking on the role pretty well.” UD volleyball on collision course with VCU for A-10 STEVE MILLER of what each team does and how they kind of been a dogfight with almost Sports Editor play and the things we need to do to every team this year because every With a hard-fought regular season be successful,” said Head Coach Tim team brings something different to the in the rear view mirror, Dayton Horsmon, previewing the weekend. table,” she said. “But definitely with volleyball is preparing for the Atlantic “I think with this program, outwardly, VCU, it’s been a dogfight with us and 10 Tournament, which they have won the expectations are always for us to them. So I think that we just have to be in each of the previous three seasons. go to the NCAA Tournament and ready to play. I think that they’re a very The Flyers finished off their regular have a shot to win our league and win good team and they have a lot of good season slate with two sweeps in the that tournament in the end of the year. assets, and we do too. And it’s almost national capital region this weekend, Inwardly, I think for us, it’s just playing like playing ourselves. So I think that we over George Washington and George as well as we can play, have a really just have to be ready to play and ready Mason, to finish with a record of 13-1 good weekend, and have a really good to fight.” in conference and 22-7 overall. process.” “I hate to dumb this down, but we Dayton’s only blemish in the As the No. 2 seed, Dayton receives obviously just need to play a little bit A-10 was a 3-2 loss to Virginia a first-round bye and will take on the better, a little bit more composed,” Commonwealth Oct. 29. That match winner of Saint Louis and George said Horsmon of the keys to victory in was also their first conference loss since Washington. Should they win, they potential a rematch with the Rams. “We October of 2014, snapping a streak of would most likely face top seed VCU lost in five at their place.” 51 consecutive conference victories. in the championship on Sunday. “Individually, I think there are some Coincidentally, the 2014 loss was to “If we’re going to play them, I guess players that are going to play much George Washington, whom the Flyers it depends on who we’re gonna play better this weekend and I think as a ended up defeating in the conference in the second round,” Horsmon said. group we’re going to do some things championship match later that year. “But if we were to face up with them differently,” he said. “I know from a This year, the Flyers enter the again I think we learned a lot from our coaching standpoint, that wasn’t our tournament as the second seed, first match and we will be prepared for best match and we’re going to do a marking the first time since 2013 they their system and what that looks like to much better job of preparing them.” failed to earn the top spot. VCU has beat them.” Dayton’s second-round matchup the first seed. Amber Erhahon, a senior middle will be Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. The A-10 Tournament will be held blocker who has tallied over 300 kills The A-10 Championship will be held Friday through Sunday at the Palumbo this season, elaborated on the team’s Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. Senior Jane Emmenecker (left), who leads the squad with 796 Center in Pittsburgh. energy for the upcoming competition. sets, speaking with junior Margo Wolf (right), who leads the “I think we have a pretty good idea “I think this season in the A-10 has team with 485 digs. Photo Credit: Vignesh Krishnaraja/Staff Photographer SPORTS 15 FLYER NEWS | TUESDAY, NOV. 14 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Flyers roll to Maine Tip-Off Crown

STEVE MILLER the Flyers have hit the ground competed really well,” said senior hallmark of this program as sitting out this season, but are Sports Editor running in the new season. point guard Jenna Burdette of the long as the current seniors can motivating the players on the Dayton won the Maine Tip- competition. “Both games were remember. court to climb to that same peak. After last season’s opening Off Tournament this weekend, a game of runs, and we just kept “We’re always going to play “There was like ‘win an A-10 game, when Dayton women’s defeating Harvard and Tulane on answering. That’s just what we fast,” Green said after the team’s Championship,’ that’s the goal,” basketball fell to Quinnipiac, back-to-back days for a 2-0 start, need to keep doing is when one exhibition game against Findlay said Chandler describing the head coach Shauna Green and and are taking home hardware team makes a run we just fight Nov. 4. “We want to try to score mental feeling that previously the team were searching for before they even tip off at UD right back, and I think we did a in six seconds or less. If we’re existed at UD. “Well [at] Syracuse, answers. They found some, and Arena. really good job of that today.” open, I’m telling them to shoot it our goal was to win a National fast. A conference title and trip “We had two really tough The Flyers defeated Harvard “I just feel like we have a Championship, so now people are to the NCAA Tournament later, games, I think both teams on Friday night, 72-66, in their lot of confidence in our shots starting to realize that’s the goal, season opener. The Crimson were and our coaches have a lot of to win a national championship.” coming off a 2016-17 year that confidence in us,” said Burdette Chandler’s and Bradshaw’s off- they finished 21-9 and ranked of the attacking pace. “So no court leadership is valuable to the No. 49 nationally in the Rating one feels backwards about taking team, but any material success Percentage Index (RPI). Senior anything. And I think that’s good needs to be executed between guard JaVonna Layfield had a for gaining confidence also.” the lines. That’s where Green was career night, leading the Flyers Burdette and Layfield, the most impressed this weekend. with 20 points and 22 rebounds. two seniors who have been at “I’m just really proud of the Both figures were career highs UD for each of their four years, seniors that stepped up and made for Layfield, and her 22 rebounds are looking to use each day as plays,” she said. “Jenna made a are tied for second all-time for a a learning experience to try to huge play, [JaVonna] came in single game for a Dayton Flyer. get recapture the postseason and made huge plays down the On Saturday, UD came out success they experienced in their stretch, Alex [Harris] got huge hot against Tulane in the first freshman season. offensive rebounds. That’s what quarter, but fell bitterly cold “If we have good competition seniors do and I’m proud of in the second. After finding throughout the non-conference, them.” themselves down at halftime 39- then it makes us better, and As Green has preached since 30, the Flyers stormed back in the makes our conference hopefully her first day as head coach last second half to defeat the Green easier,” Burdette said. “So right year, reaching any lofty goal is a Wave 71-65. Five Flyers scored in now we’re just taking it a day process. And that process starts double digits in the game, led by at a time and hopefully better with finding yourself. While it’s sophomore guard Jayla Scaife’s ourselves for the tournament.” just the start, their two wins to 19, exhibiting the breadth of While their Elite Eight run begin the season helped Dayton Dayton’s offense. in 2015 and loss to Tennessee do just that. Before the poor second quarter in March last season are solid “We developed an identity this against Tulane, UD’s offense was cornerstones on which to build weekend. This new team, this picturesque in Green’s mind. a potential run this year, the new journey. We developed an “I thought we started really Flyers are also receiving help identity, and I really like what it well the first quarter,” said from their bench where two is,” Green said. “I’m really proud Green of her team outscoring transfers are honing the team into of their resiliency, I’m proud of Tulane 18-11 in the opening 10 a championship mentality. how they came back and they minutes. “That’s something we’ve Araion Bradshaw and Julia stuck together.” been talking about really since Chandler, transfers from The Flyers open up their home the exhibition game is getting a South Carolina and Syracuse, schedule this weekend with games Senior point guard Jenna Burdette is looking to lead her team to their third really good start and coming out respectively, each reached the against Morgan State (Friday, NCAA Tournament appearance in her four seasons on the team. Shauna and being the attacker, and us National Championship once 7 p.m.) and the University of Green was an assistant coach in Burdette’s freshman year. Photo by Steve dictating what they do.” in the previous two seasons. Virginia (Sunday, 2 p.m.). Miller/Sports Editor Fast offense has been the Per NCAA rules, they’re both 16 SPORTS FLYER NEWS|TUESDAY, NOV. 14 MEN’S BASKETBALL Cunningham’s shot gives Flyers first victory

MICHAEL CROUCHLEY an early 14-0 lead. Cardinals ahead 77-76. Persons gave Staff Writer “We played hard,” said Grant the Flyers trouble all night and Grant In a season highlighted by so much about the run. “We weren’t took notice of that. “He’s really, really change, it was a familiar face that necessarily guarding the way we talk good. A big body, he’s one of those stole the night when forward Josh about needing to guard. But guys guys that makes everyone on the Cunningham rose up and hit a hook made the extra effort, played really floor better,” Grant said. shot with less than a second left to hard, and came up with some big But luckily for the Flyers, Williams’ give the Flyers a 78-77 win over Ball defensive plays.” and Cunningham’s heroics salvaged State in the first game of the season. The early run was highlighted by the effort. Cunningham finished with 22 a huge block from sophomore guard Some of the Flyer freshmen were points but none more important than Trey Landers, and two three pointers able to make an impact in the game as his last two. by Williams. well. Guard Jalen Crutcher played 26 After Dayton relinquished their The rest of the first half saw Ball minutes contributing six points and lead with 2.6 seconds remaining, State inch their way back into the five rebounds. Redshirt freshman Xeyrius Williams lobbed an game on the back of their three-point forward Kostas Antetokounmpo inbound halfway across the court barrage. At the half, they were five- made his long-awaited debut as well. to Cunningham, who split two for-16 from beyond the arc, and had While his minutes were limited due defenders and laid in the winner. The cut Dayton’s lead to just three, 36-33. to foul trouble, he made a big three- jumper fell as the buzzer sounded to Ball State’s hot shooting continued point shot to swing momentum the send UD Arena into an uproar. into the second half as they were able Flyers’ way in the second half. “It was a great pass from X. It to pull ahead by 7 points early on. “We have a lot to learn, but I’m was an amazing pass, it was right on Darrell Davis made a huge statement glad we get to learn through winning,” the key,” Cunningham commented to get the Flyers back ahead scoring Grant said in a huff of relief after his after the game. “As soon as I turned eight straight points, including a first official game. around, I was like ‘Alright, I do this three-point shot from the corner that Although the thrilling finish was all the time,’ and then just go ahead sent the crowd into a frenzy. only made possible by some cold and try to put the ball in the basket.” “I was feeling it a little bit. Coach stretches on the part of the Flyers, It’s especially fitting that Grant said to be patient with the the electric atmosphere brought back Cunningham, one of the team’s offense and it would come to me,” warm memories for Grant, who Junior forward Josh Cunninham led UD with 22 points and seven rebounds in captains, got the basket after missing Davis said after the game. played on the same court during his his 33 minutes of action on Friday night. He hopes to play his first full season a majority of last season with an after a leg injury sidelined him much of last year. Photo by Griffin Quinn/Staff The rest of the second half was college days. injury to his left leg. Senior guard Photographer back and forth. The Flyers were able “To hear the building explode the Darrell Davis said, “It means a lot to pull ahead by seven with two and way it did at the end, I cherish every to me, the team, the organization, The season opening win for the roster. a half minutes to play, but Ball State moment of it,” Grant said. the fans, everybody. We know what Flyers was a sentimental victory as Out of the gate, the Flyers’ went on a run and closed the deficit The Flyers continue their season Josh has been through he faced so well. There was much anticipation defense was stifling as it took Ball to one point. And with three seconds on Nov. 16 against Hofstra in the much adversity, and he was able to for Head Coach Anthony Grant’s State a whole six minutes to get their on the clock, Ball State’s Taylor Gildan Charleston Classic. conquer.” first game with a rather inexperienced first basket while UD jumped out to Persons made a layup to put the

UD Arena went into a frenzy a la overzealous teenagers mixed with demonically low discounts on Black Friday when Senior Darrell Davis tallied 16 points against Ball State, and with 37 minutes, Cunningham hit his game winning shot in Dayton’s season opener. Photo Joe Miller/Staff Photographer played more than any other Flyer. Photo by Joe Miller/Staff Photographer

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