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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Activities at CORE Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Guardian Student Newspaper by an authorized administrator of CORE Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. April 30, 2014 JANUARY 27, 2016 WWW.THEGUARDIANONLINE.COM ISSUE NO. 16 VOL. 52 THEGUARDIANONLINE.COM Issue No. 30 Vol. 50 RaiderCash is the new Flex Dollar News Kelsey Powell Contributing Writer ward points, discounts, what- fusing; RaiderCash makes [email protected] ever it is you get from your more sense. I wasn’t sure right State is intro- FlexThis Dollars. way, students Once promotions don’t mix credit card because you made what Flex Dollars were until Wducing a new form startfinancial happening aid flex with with the regular card, an expense,” Adams said. I heard of RaiderCash. I might of payment for vending ma- they will only be applicable is another put money on it instead of us- chines and restaurants called with RaiderCash and no other ing my credit card,” local bank RaiderCash. This add- employee and Wright State Healthy options Formerly known as Flex RaiderCash is the benefiting student Garrett Crawford said. to be added to Dollars, RaiderCash will work form like financial aid flex. the vending the same as Flex Dollars but percent discount is more than - theCrawford money he said gets that back the on fivehis machines count on all vending and par- credit card but he’s not sure Page 3 ticipatingwill provide restaurant a five percent locations dis about convenience. off campus. “It’s not convenient to go on- - t o line all the time to put money Smoking nancial aid to go on to a de- the on the (Wright1) card from clining“If a studentbalance uses debit excess card fiat - the credit card,” Crawford said High carcinogen a university; at the end of that cent discount and even suggested that mak- risk in hookah academic year, the unused money studentsfive receive per ing it an app would be easier compared to cigs amount has to be refunded students de- from 17 merchants and faster for students. to the student,” Steve Adams posit on their Wright1 card and about 100 vending ma- Crawford said he would like Page 6 Associate Director of Wright1 themselves and can be used to see more merchants such card and vending services anywhere on campus and include Marco’s Pizza, the said. many places off campus. shoppingchines. center These that merchants has Hot King and Wendy’s as well as Adams said when WSU Head Burritos, Penn Station groceryas Taco andBell, health Chipotle, food Burger stores. started to enforce this federal campus that you can use to and Pita Wrap. Also included - regulation, WSU could no lon- depositThere are money four on machines your card on side to the student putting or you can go the online route - money“There on is the literally card when no down they and deposit money right from ieis TheCafé, Flying with Pizzamany alongothers with on use RaiderCash,” Adams said. toger separate mix financial them out.aid flex and your credit card. theSubway list. and Tropical Smooth Adams wants students to regular“We changed flex together it (Flex WSU Dolhad- “Credit cards are promi- Adams said the goal is to keep an eye out for more mer- lars) to RaiderCash because nent, everyone loves to use a move across the freeway into chants to come and be added the names were too similar. credit card now-a-days, so if Beavercreek. We wanted to eliminate con- you make a deposit, you still “Students might use it more. that RaiderCash provides. Opinion fusion,” Adams said. get your loyalty points, re- Flex Dollars are kind of con- to the five percent discount Why attendance policies need to go Get spooked with “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” Page 4 An exclusive interview with the cast Leah Kelley Editor-in-Chief Lily James plays Elizabeth [email protected] Bennett, the strong-willed ride and Prejudice protagonist most famous for “Pand Zombies” is her romance with Mr. Darcy. a feisty twist on Jane Aus- “It’s cool because you still ten’s classic tale, directed by get Jane Austen,” James said Burr Steers and starring Lily James (“Cinderella”), Matt in a conference call with The Smith (“Dr. Who”), Douglas Guardian. “That all remains Booth (“Noah”), Bella Heath- zombies just make it an ex- Sports at the heart of the story. The cote (“Dark Shadows”) and citing romp. It’s Austen with Men’s basketball less traditional values and completes a movie is based off a 2009 more candy on top.” horrorSam Riley comedy (“Maleficent”). novelization The “Because there’s zombies perfect home by Seth Grahame-Smith. to make bold choices,” Matt stand in the film, that allows you much of Austen’s nineteenth Smith said about playing Mr. Page 10 -century The filmoriginal stays storyline, true to Collins, the obtuse cousin of except this time a plague has the Bennett sisters. “I went hit England and instead of back to the book as a source husband hunting, the Ben- of material to try and make nett sisters are hunting zom- things up and improvise.” bies instead. Story continued on page 4 2 For Advertising Phone: 775-5537 Photo Fax: 775-5535 014 Student Union GUARDIAN STAFF 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy. of the Week Dayton Ohio 45435

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2 January 27, 2016 www.theguardianonline.com @wsuguardian facebook.com/theguardianonline NEWS 3 The Wright vending: Healthy options and labels added Travis Sollars guaranteed to have less than Contributing Writer 200 calories, less than 10 use nutritional information [email protected] grams of fat and fewer than guidepus. The and MIND will is allowan easy stu to- ll vending machines 20 grams of sugar. dents to view the nutrition Aon campus are cur- Fayelee Conley, a graduate labels of every product in the rently in the process of be- student studying public his- machine before they decide ing updated in order to make tory, supports the updates what to purchase. choosing healthy snacks eas- and said that the presence ier and more convenient for in place largely as a result of students. which snacks students de- newThis federal system guidelines is being which put cideof the to stickers purchase. may influence made is the addition of the calorie count of all vend- “WrightThe firstChoice” change stickers being to “We have to disclose ingrequire snacks the schoolin clear to discloseview of the labels of snack items the calorie count of the machines. deemed healthy in regard Steve Adams, the associ- every product in our ate director of vending ser- order to obtain the Wright machines by Decem- vices on campus, said that Choiceto specific sticker, qualifications. an item must In ber,” Adams said. although the update will cost meet the healthy snacking around $8,000 to implement, guidelines put forth by the “I think it’s a good idea - American Heart Association because it’s hard for people ly the best available option and by the National Auto- to control themselves some- inThe terms MIND of system usability, is current conve- matic Merchandising Asso- times. I think that [the stick- nience and aesthetics. ciation (NAMA). ers] will change people’s de- “We have to disclose the - cisions, especially this time calorie count of every prod- of year when everyone is uct in our machines by De- fat,Examples sugar and of sodium specific levels. quali working on their New Year’s cember,” Adams said. “Unless fications include maximum- resolutions,” Conley said. things change, by the end of ers is to allow students to - the year you’ll probably see instantlyThe purpose know what of the they’re stick ing made is the addition of at least one MIND system at getting when they purchase a Thetouch second screen change interface, be every vending bank on cam- an item. Every item with - pus.” Photo by Josh Cunningham the Wright Choice sticker is ery vending station on cam- known as “The MIND,” to ev “Bacon Strips” to be sizzled-out process of removing the art $5,000 to $7,000 for taking Olivia Rutherford piece once it was initiated the piece and shipping it on News Editor by the CoLA Senator Lukas a semi-trailer,” according to [email protected] Wenrick. Since then, Direc- Gary Dickstein. ivisions, the twisted tor of Student Affairs Drew If a park is willing to ac- Dmetal sculpture locat- Ratzel and Assistant Vice cept the sculpture, the park ed at the base of the outdoor President for Student Affairs will pay for the reinstalla- amphitheater, is set to be re- Gary Dickstein have worked tion. Once it is scheduled to moved. through the process to re- be moved, Cunningham will move the piece. oversee the relocation. Once Divisions has been “BaconThough Strips”, known Divisions to many was removed, it will to open up createdstudents by as “Thesculptor Bacon” Linda or park,Though the two a deal are washopeful almost for the space for all students to Cunningham and placed on afinalized new location. with a Cincinnati put on various performanc- the staging area of the amphi- “We are currently working es, host events among other - activities. Some goals for the nally in front of the New York the art piece either on or off amphitheater are to hope- Citytheater. United The Nations piece was Building origi campus,”to find another Ratzel said. location “No forlo- fully renovate it to include before it was transferred to cations are concrete yet.” better electric, lighting, some Wright State in 1998. coverage and better handi- Divisions is made up of Plant has allocated “around cap accessibility. scarred wood with twisted The Wright State Physical steel and arranged in six groups. Each of the groups - has its own plaque with Em Chinese,manuel Lévinas’Russian, “Totalité Spanish et andInfini” English in the languages. French, Arabic, - ment Association started the Photo by Emily Nurrenbrock The WSU Student Govern facebook.com/theguardianonline @wsuguardian www.theguardianonline.com January 27, 2016 3 4 Opinion: Attendance policies are a scam Lee Barker III literally goes over a Power- could be sometimes, because off these ridiculous student motions and tuning out the Sports Editor Point and that’s all? I know professors who go loans. lecture. [email protected] - slow, get off topic or even My intent is not to bash hen you’re sitting ty cost taught me a lot about just don’t know what they’re structure is not always the professors but to point out Win class, do you ever howThe to concept manage of opportuniand value doing. The designed in-class that it should be the stu- wonder to yourself, ‘Why am One time I had multiple students and personalities. dents’ responsibility to learn what activity you give up to two-hour classes in which Whilemost efficient some forstudents all types may of the material and earn their my time.’ domy whatever time. The it term is that refers you’re to the class was told to throw grade. So rather than re- I here?’ or ‘This is a waste of doing. their notes away at the end of sitting in class, I am the op- the class because they were find it easier to learn while these professors need to andThat Clark has State been for me many for dif the- sitting in class could be many lookquiring at themselves attendance, and maybe earn ferentlast five reasons years at and Wright I feel State that differentThe opportunity things that cost could for of my life wasted where I detailedposite. As when an introvert, I am studying I find the respect of their students it is time to voice my frustra- help reduce stress on stu- could’vewrong. That been was doing two so hoursmany inthat my I amown more comfortable efficient andset- to make them want to learn tions. dents and help their time other things like, I don’t ting and sometimes in class what they’re paying for. - management. For example, know, maybe working to pay I’m simply going through the

CorrectThis is me to ifall I’m of thewrong, profes but class, I could go over the don’tsors who we pay require you? attendance. If a student PowerPointif I’m not required online toor beread in feels that they can learn the the material, possibly in a material and pass the class without showing up, why if I were in class. Maybe the should they be punished? personmore efficient suffering manner from thanthe First, I want to express that I understand some classes time to run or hit the gym orfreshman the aspiring 15 would entrepreneur find the and communicate with oth- ersrequire which students is a good to skill engage to business booming. have, but what about the could find the time to get classes where the professor is not spent as wisely as it I also find that class time “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” continued from Pg. 1... Smith explained that add- especially loved the physical nett gets to beat the crap out original.” ing zombies to a classic sto- - - of Darcy, which is an expres- “Pride and Prejudice and ry gave the cast license to ty rare that I get to kick ass,” realters fightas zombies to survive. and it’s al- sion of her sexual frustration. Zombies” will be released in Heathcotedemand of thesaid. film. “It’s “It’s nice pret to most“Take like somethingthe themes become as sur My character is much angrier the United States on Friday, the heightened laws of the have a physical role and kick heightened, become clear,” Feb. 5. universe.tweak their “You characters can reinvent to fit the crap out of someone.” James explained. “Liz Ben- feelings as much as in the characters that have been Austen purists may have and fiercer. She can’t hide her played before, much like resisted the gory twist on Hamlet, where actors take their beloved novel, but their spin on that character,” James argues that Jane Aus- Smith said. “But you have to ten would have been at the bring something new to the forefront of the crowd cheer- table.” ing the production forward. “I mean, we had knives hid- den in our knickers!” James “It’s Austen with added. less traditional In order to make the zom- values and more bie slaying look realistic, the cast spent several months candy on top.” training with various weap- - Lily James ons of destruction. “Austen is all about female “The sisters all empowerment,” James said. became a sort of girl “I think she would love it. Austen loves girl power! I band with swords.” think Jane Austen purists do - Lily James too.”

“I swung a bat against a changed drastically from punching bag for months,” theThe original. storyline Zombie has attacks not became a sort of girl band the romantic tension of Eliz- withJames swords.” said. “The sisters all abethaside, and the Darcy film still that includes readers Bella Heathcote, who know and love, only this time played the shy Jane Bennett, it’s heightened as the charac-

4 January 27, 2016 www.theguardianonline.com @wsuguardian facebook.com/theguardianonline 5 Tweets of the week

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Lee Barker III 吀甀甀搀愀礀礀 ⴀ ␀㈀䈀甀爀最攀爀爀 ☀ ␀㄀吀漀琀琀 The gamers lounge at wright state is always full of people and ya’ll can’t hook them up with a 圀攀搀渀渀搀愀礀礀 ⴀ ␀㄀䜀爀椀氀氀攀攀䌀栀攀攀攀 ☀ ␀㄀吀漀琀琀 flat screen hd tv? SSC has 5 projectors/room 琀甀爀猀搀愀礀礀 ⴀ ␀㄀䈀爀愀琀琀 ☀ ␀㄀吀漀琀琀 BRE �瀀㠀⸀㌀㄀⸀㄀㘀 Some dude just asked if he could drive me to my car so he could have my parking spot. Basically the struggle at wright state is real

facebook.com/theguardianonline @wsuguardian www.theguardianonline.com January 27, 2016 5 6 WRIGHT LIFE High risk of carcinogens from smoking hookah

Kasi Ferguson Features Writer and carcinogenic PAH.” [email protected] WHO went on to state in

smokers are exposed to simi- A Europe, North America lartheir levels findings of nicotine that than hookah cig- Veteran Spotlight: Jon Granata and Southtred quicklyAmerica, growing hookah in arette smokers. In fact, mul- smoking is a prevalent topic tiple attributes of cigarette Adam Ramsey cally discharged. I didn’t in Orlando, Florida, which Features Editor want to get out, but I loved provided information on on any college campus. smoking - including second- [email protected] Also referred to as a wa- hand smoke, the compila- what I did. I would have nev- expanding their organiza- terpipe, shisha and narghile, tion of chemicals intaken and right State Univer- er left.” tion and helped those in hookah is typically smoked long-term repercussions like Wsity makes accom- After Granata left the Air attendance clean up their in social situations with the lung cancer and acute cardio- modations for a multitude resumes, network with com- same mouthpiece being vascular effects - are present of people from diverse back- transitioning into civilian panies looking to hire veter- passed from person to per- in hookah smokers. grounds and some of those life.Force he had some difficulty ans and more. son. A specially made tobac- people fought for our free- “I’m getting used to [being Granata said that WSU is hookah smoke is at least dom. a civilian], but I think that’s very supportive to the vet- It is widely believed to be a asThe toxic CDC as also cigarette reported smoke, that Jon Granata is a graduate why I’m doing what I’m doing eran community. healthierco, usually alternative flavored, to is other used. student, as well as a Commu- now and trying to stay so ac- “It was cool coming back tobacco-related products, to heat the tobacco can raise nity Engagement Coordina- tive,” Granata said. “I always and seeing how much sup- but more recent information healthstating, risks “The charcoalby producing used tor for the Veteran and Mili- want to be doing something port we have,” Granata said. contradicts the common per- high levels of carbon monox- tary Center and President for for veterans. Especially with ception. ide, metals, and cancer-caus- the Veteran’s League. transitioning. For me, tran- State is very military friend- ing chemicals.” “I was in the Air Force. I did sitioning was not good at all. ly“That and happenswe’re moving here. Wrightto the Control and Prevention - top, as one of the most mili- The Centers for Disease ures showing a widespread Granata said. “I was a C-130 make that easier for people. I tary friendly schools. Wright smoke inhaled during a typi- useThey of the went products, on to which, give fig in about five and a half years,” served,It was difficult, I wasn’t but planning I’d like onto State gave us $1.2 million to cal(CDC) hookah said, session “The volume [of one of - around all kinds of places. I build the Veteran and Mili- hour] is about 90,000 milli- ures, can be disconcerting. didLoadmaster, two deployments so I got toand fly I that I’m out?” tary Center. liters, compared with 500 to the“Other light ofsmall the previousstudies figof had a good time. I can’t com- stopping, so why quit now 600 milliliters inhaled when young adults have found plain.” raised around $20,000 with veterans. If you’re ever hav- smoking a cigarette.” high prevalence of hookah A C-130 Loadmaster, ac- The Veteran’s League ing“This an issue, is a you safe can spot always for use among college students cording to Granata, is re- the money to come here and feel comfort- largely different numbers, sponsible for dropping sup- sendThe Veteran’s20 Ball and used able and be yourself. Dr. Gor- butThe the statement misconception has somethat studies show past-year use plies to troops in combat veterans don and his staff always try hookah smoke isn’t harmful rangingin the Unitedfrom 22 States. percent These to to the Stu- their best to take care of or is only minorly harmful 40 percent.” him, it was a dream job. dent Vet- everyone. He will call pro- might leave some indiffer- zones“I live on within rough eyeshot terrain. of the To erans of fessors and advisors and ent in the wake of such a fact. not meant to be treated as runway. I did that so I could America try and get the best for ev- World Health Organization muchThough more hookah dangerous is clearly than hear them take off and land,” national eryone.” (WHO), however, has pub- any other tobacco products, confer- lished contrasting informa- the increasing number of ence tion. young adults smoking hoo- calming.Granata said.I’m sure “That’s a lot of what peo - I “Laboratory analyses of kah combined with a similar- pledid forhate so it. long, Some I find people it very waterpipe smoke reveal ly widespread ignorance of are trying to go to sleep, measurable levels of carcino- certain facts isn’t conducive I’m sitting out there gens and toxicants such as to a general state of health in with my cof- nitric oxide and heavy met- the population. als. Additionally, the burning For more information on again. I got charcoal generates high lev- the subject, visit the WHO’s medifee. I can’t- fly els of carbon monoxide (CO) or the CDC’s website.

Photo by Hasan Abdul-Karim According to the World Health Organization, waterpipes contain toxicants such as nitric oxide and heavy metals. Photo by Josh Cunningham

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8 January 27, 2016 www.theguardianonline.com @wsuguardian facebook.com/theguardianonline SPORTS 9 The challenge of golf

Lee Barker III the team motto is, “I prepare Sports Editor myself today for when my [email protected] time comes, I’ll be ready.” “You’ve got to have a rou- here are many aspects tine,” junior Austin Sipe in golf that challenge said. “You’ve got to have a players including the grass, game plan of what you want weather, clubs, balls and the to practice. Instead of going mental aspect of the sport. A out there and hitting balls for strong work ethic is also re- T practiced; you’re working to keep a consistent swing with five minutes and saying you- consistentquired with low golf scores. in order to tity.” “I don’t want team mem- getDuring quality the shots, cold off-season, not quan bers,” head golf coach Pete players practice at the Bea- Samborsky said. “I want vercreek Golf Course and someone who wants to be Rollandia to make sure they the best and wants to win.” are staying on top of their Although there is a Wright game. State golf team, golf is very much an independent sport, that I hit wedges on to get my differing from other sports distance“They down,” have ajunior simulator Ryan like basketball or soccer Wenlzler said. “I do that, where the team works to- Submitted Photo then I also putt in my room. gether interdependently. It’s not the same, but I try to “Golf is a sport where you stay in the mode of practic- can’t out-hustle anybody,” Verstrepen aces as a team ing.” Samborsky said. “In golf if member you try harder, you’re going “In golf if you try to do worse. It’s important harder, you’re Horizon League Player of the Week to stay relaxed and focused.” going to do worse.

Alan Hieber ton is any indication of how about it. I hope this year players take on the course It’s important to stay Contributing Sports Writer the season will go, it would forDuring each team a golf with match, a goal five of relaxed and focused.” [email protected] be no surprise to see similar track of my scores when I’m achieving the lowest score - Pete Samborsky hen she initially results follow for Verstrepen. playing.”they’ll finally be able to keep possible on an individual lev- “We’ve been working on Wstarted her tennis ca- Against Dayton, Verstre- - el. At the end, the four lowest the mental preparation of reer at Wright State in 2013, pen won her singles match ing as an international busi- scores are added together for staying positive,” Sambor- Linsey Verstrepen had to in two sets and followed that nessTo saymajor Verstrepen would be is an excel un- - sky said. “Getting in with adjust to being the only for- up with a 6-2 victory in dou- derstatement. She currently tal wins the match. the trainer, doing exercise, eign player on the roster, but bles with teammate Karline holds a 3.88 GPA and was on a team“Even score. when The they’re lowest outto weight cardio and getting it didn’t take long for her to Haller. Before Friday’s match, the Horizon League All-Ac- there playing, its an indi- with the yoga instructors.” become the pulse of the team it was clear Verstrepen had it ademic team last spring. In vidual sport,” Samborsky Wright State’s golf team she is today. circled on her calendar. order to manage her time on said. “It’s not like they can does not begin their spring “We lost to (Dayton) last and off the court Verstrepen tag somebody in to take a arrived on campus as a fresh- year in a very close match says she keeps “a big plan- season until Mar. 21 at the manThe after moment traveling Verstrepen from her and I think this year we’re ner.” Bobby Nichols Intercolle- giate, but Sipe thinks the home country of Belgium, just going there for revenge,” As a team captain, Verstre- shot,six-foot to puttthe hole-out for them. on They the team will be ready for it. she felt an instant connection she said. pen is responsible for boost- eighteenth.”have to play from the first tee “A lot of guys on our team with her teammates. Verstrepen is now coming team morale and her With golf being an outdoor are really hard working,” “I like that I’m accepted by fortable with the American optimism for the upcoming sport, despite the snow and everyone,” Verstrepen said. culture, but one thing that season should help accom- cold weather during the win- group of guys and we’re try- “When I came in as a fresh- has been missing was an plish that. ter, players at Wright State ingSipe to said. be a force “They’re in the a Hori great- man I was the only foreigner easy way to keep her friends “Last year didn’t end very do not make excuses for not zon League.” because they were all Ameri- and family up-to-date on her good because we didn’t make practicing. Samborsky said cans. I just felt like one of the Horizon League tourna- them immediately. I can’t re- ment,” Verstrepen said. “I ally name a negative except Burnsprogress. is trying To remedyto set up this,live think that’s our main goal for being tired a lot.” scoring.first year head coach Eric this year and I’m pretty sure Last season Verstrepen had “People from home can fol- we can achieve that with the a stellar 24-1 singles record, low our home matches on- team we have at the moment. 17-7 doubles record and was line. Our new coach (Burns) We’re physically ready for it named the team MVP. If last really wants to do that,” Ver- and I think we’re all really Friday’s 4-3 team victory strepen said. “In the past pumped to start.” - years, I used to just text them against The Uiversity of Day facebook.com/theguardianonline @wsuguardian www.theguardianonline.com January 27, 2016 9 10 SPORTS Raiders women drop back-to-back games Jesse Schrote [email protected] much better,” Bradbury said. Sports Writer Head coach Mike Bradbury right State women’s wasthe previous clearly threefrustrated quarters. with game. I think that this is Wbasketball team re- the team as they suffered something“That’s why we we can were build in on.” the turned home from a two - With 25 seconds remaining ence play. He said the team in the game, Demmings con- game winning streak for two gottheir caught first defeatin a trap in looking confer nected on one of two from gamesgame road at the trip Nutter riding Centera five- ahead to Green Bay, allowing the free-throw line to cut the this past weekend. Milwaukee to capitalize. “We’re good enough to - against the Milwaukee Pan- beat anybody and we’re bad terdeficit tomorrow to one point. afternoon I’m The first of two games was enough to lose to anybody,” going“I’m toover be Thursdayover Green and Bay,” af to town and dominated the Bradbury said. “I think we Bradbury said. “We’re going Raidersthers. The from Panthers beginning came to were distracted and that’s to get better again and I’m end, winning 82-60. At one nobody’s fault but our coach- looking forward to continu- point in the contest the Raid- ing the journey.” ers trailed by as many as 34 fault for letting our team get “We’re 15-5; that is the points. distracted.”es. That is 100 percent my best start through 20 games - of any team that’s ever tersweet twist. Senior guard of both the team and Brad- played Wright State women’s KimThe Demmings loss came withscored a bit25 buryThe outcomewere obviously and attitude dif- basketball,” he said. “I’m not points to pass, ironically, ferent on Saturday as the going to sit here because we Raiders took on the Horizon lose a couple games and act (2,340 points from 2005-09) like the sky’s falling. It’s not.” toMilwaukee’s become the Traci all time Edwards wom- Green Bay Phoenix. Wright State (15-5; Ho- en’s leading scorer in Hori- League’sWSU lost first a placeclose, team,but well the rizon 5-2) resumes play on zon League women’s history. fought battle against the - WSU outscored UWM 26- Phoenix but came up just ers take on the Youngstown short (63-58). StateThursday Penguins Jan. 28 (13-5; as the RaidHori- it was too little, too late as the “I thought our effort and zon 4-3) at 7 p.m. Photo by Emily Nurrenbrock Raiders16 in the struggled fourth quarter, to score but in attention to detail was Men’s basketball completes a perfect home stand Lee Barker III Sports Editor [email protected] why we’re successful. His the buzzer expired against Billy Donlon said. “That’s- Valpothree-quarter at halftime. court He shot also as right State’s men’s hit a game-winning three- Wbasketball team has ratherself-confidence have at the is line.” unbeliev pointer with 18 seconds left able.Alstork There’s has nobodybeen locked-in else I’d against Detroit on Jan. 18. during the winning streak Since conference play be- straightbeen on games fire theat the last Nutter few with an average of 15.6 gan on Jan. 24, Alstork is Centerweeks and after nine winning out of their five points per game including a averaging a team-high 16.3 last 10 games to move into team-high 19 as the Raiders points per game while senior defeated UIC 80-66 on Sun- - League. day, Jan. 24. He was honored hind, averaging 12.4 points first“We place don’t inwant the to Horizonlose at by the Horizon League as offforward of the JT bench. Yoho isDespite not far bat be- all,” sophomore guard Mark Player of the Week. tling an injury, senior center “He (Alstork) is having an Michael Karena is averaging streak matters but we just All-Conference season right 11.4 points per game during wantAlstork to said.keep “Thewinning winning and now,” Donlon said. “Any time that time. keep pushing it each game. there’s a basketball related “We have so many guys We want to beat everybody.” who can go off of the drib- has the answer. His basket- ble and create for others,” 7-1) hold a tie-breaker over ballquestion IQ is offin the the film charts.” room, he Yoho said. “We have so many ValparaisoThe Raiders after (13-8; defending Horizon Sophomore guard Grant things going for us and I their home court with a 73- Benzinger has been feeling think that’s what makes us 62 victory on Friday, Jan. 22. it from behind the three- hard to guard.” - point line during the winning son pushed the Raiders past streak by averaging three per continue their success on the theSenior Crusaders forward in Joe the Thoma battle game with an average of 12.4 roadThe as Raiders they travel will to look Michi to- points per game. Benzing- gan for match-ups with Oak- high 21 points with 10 clutch er made an appearance on for first after scoring a game- Sports Centers top ten plays with Oakland at 7 p.m. on “He just has it,” head coach of the night after he sank a Friday,land and Jan. Detroit. 29. They begin Photo by Allison Rodriguez free-throws in the final 2:36. 10 January 27, 2016 www.theguardianonline.com @wsuguardian facebook.com/theguardianonline 11 Soccer Success Five players recieve All-Ohio honors Jesse Schrote [email protected] coming season as well as the on returning to the confer- Sports Writer announcements to come for ence championship. right State men’s signing day on Feb. 1. “I think they are all very Wand women’s soc- “Our goal every season is deserving,” Ferguson said. “I cer teams both had multiple a conference championship,” think we are one of the better players named to the OCSA teams in Division I.” Division All-Ohio team. we possibly can and prepar- “I think our goal is to win inghe said.the best.” “Training every way the regular season title and players, junior forward Pe- Ngatcha was happy when the conference champion- guyThe Ngatcha men’s and team junior had twofor- he heard the news. ship,” Ferguson continued. ward Eric Lynch, both named “I was honored by it,” Ngat- “We’ve been in the confer- second team All-Ohio. cha said. “It was for the team, ence championship three of Ngatcha was tied for sec- for the program.” ond in the Horizon League the last five years and the with seven goals; he was also three players receiving we lost 1-0 in penalty kicks. honors.The women’sSophomores team Niki had Honestlysemi-final we one could’ve time wherebeen Horizon League selection in Romero and Bryce Heuber 2015.named as a first team All- there four of the last five.” “It’s great when you have while teammate senior Ash- returning senior, but Romero received first team honors, The Raiders have only one guys that get accolades,” head ley Gogolin was named to the and Heuber are returning as coach Bryan Davis said. “We All-Ohio second team. well. have lots of talented players WSU women’s head coach “I think we have a great and I’m really proud of the Patrick Ferguson was pleased young team,” Ferguson said. two guys that were named.” to hear the news of his play- “A lot of underclassmen and Davis is excited for the up- ers and they have their sights one senior.” Photo by Josh Cunningham

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