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flyernews.com university of dayton Vol. 59 No. 19 independent movements stir politics, elections Occupy Wall Street protests big business UD alumni spearhead Dayton Tea Party kaitlyn ridel ing,” he said. “People have gambled with our Kayleigh fladung it here in Dayton,” Scott said. Asst. News Editor money, and ruined the hope for the American Asst. News Editor Scott and Reynolds teamed up to create Since August, protesters have dream.” In February 2009, two University of Day- a Facebook event for a Tea Party rally in united in different cities around The movement claims to fight back against the ton law students said they were inspired to Dayton and had a quick response of 100 the globe for a new lib- “1 percent” of the richest Americans allegedly bring the conservative movement called people promising to attend. This figure eral movement called controlling the economy, according to the the Tea Party to Dayton. grew to the thousands, and on the day of Occupy Wall website. Rob Scott and Perry Reynolds, now both the event, April 15, 2009, an estimated 8,000 Street. Adams said income attorneys in Dayton, said they organized people showed up. for this 1 percent of rallies during the height of the move- Scott said the rally received a lot of cov- the population has ment’s popularity. erage and attention. It grew to the increased by over Scott said the Tea Party promotes prin- fourth largest Tea Party rally 250 percent since ciples that reflect American conserva- in the nation and the larg- the 1970s. tive values in general, such as fiscal est in Ohio. Another conservatism. “Since that m a i n event, we de- pur- cided we
O c - c u p y Wall Street began when groups of people in New York City got together and decided they needed to do something about the corruption on Wall Street, said William Jesse, an Occupy Wall p o s e Street public relations representative. of Oc- couldn’t People came up with the idea to inhabit Wall cupy Wall just rally,” Street on Sept. 17 in Liberty Square in Manhat- Street is to Scott said. tan’s Financial District, he said. eradicate judicial “ W e needed to put “It really resonated with people,” Jesse said. inequality, he said. all of that into action.” The protests have now spread to more than Paul Leonard, a The Dayton Tea Party has held six ral- 100 cities in the U.S. and more than 1,500 cities political science in- lies since 2009, and has about 15,000 mem- globally, according to the unofficial Occupy structor at Wright bers, Scott said. Wall Street website. State University Scott said that the Dayton Tea Party Jesse said the main goal of Occupy Wall and former mayor “ C e r - holds community forums and educational Street is to put pressure on government and on of Dayton, said the tainly the seminars, which have focused on topics society in general to make it unacceptable for movement is a push pillars that the ranging from health care to environmen- banks and large businesses to have an influence back against a perceived unfairness. Dayton Tea Party stands for, such as lim- tal issues. There have been over 100 of on politics. “I find that the Occupy movement is middle- ited and small government, fiscal respon- these forums since the start of the Dayton “What Occupy Wall Street is advocating is class people who are tired of America’s elite tak- sibility, support for small business and the Tea Party and many feature profession- more employment and economic justice,” said ing advantage of everyone else,” he said. “The free market, and most importantly, respect al speakers. Scott said the organization Aaron Adams, a senior political science major focus is on unfairness in the American econom- for the U.S. Constitution, have been staples strives to teach the community and make and legislative aid for the Dayton City Commis- ic system.” of the conservative movement for well a difference in government on a grassroots sion office. Leonard said many of the people in the move- over 50 years,” Scott said. level. Adams said it is important to understand the ment are more upset with President Barack Scott said he decided he liked the idea of Eric Seeds, a senior political science ma- economic context of the movement in order to Obama than with Republicans in elected office. the movement after seeing Rick Santelli, a jor and member of the UD College Republi- make an opinion about it. “Many are disappointed with Obama CNBC broadcast journalist, speak about cans, said he believes the Tea Party has the “It is not about whether you agree or not, it the Chicago Tea Party on TV. is [about] understanding why they are protest- See Occupy Wall St. on p. 3 “We thought if they can do it, we can do See Tea Party on p. 5
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Flyer Enterprises CEO shares passion in, out of office chris crisanti York City in October to learn about Staff Writer finance, according to an Oct. 17 Fly- There is more to Jeff Firestone er News article. than being the CEO of Flyer Enter- “FOREX Fund is an economic prises. trading group that really gave me Firestone, a fifth-year senior fi- experience in managing my financ- nance and accounting major work- es,” he said. ing on his Master of Business Ad- Firestone took over the CEO po- ministration, was named CEO of sition from Joseph Guy, who gradu- Flyer Enterprises in March. ated from UD in the spring. Flyer Enterprises is a student- Guy said he feels Firestone is an run business that generates aver- excellent successor. age revenue of $1.4 million and em- “From the times I have worked ploys over 170 students, according with Jeff, I can say that he is a per- to its website. son that cares about what he does,” Firestone said the CEO position Guy said. “Jeff has always worked is an opportunity for him to build to enhance the experience to help on his long-growing interest in propel the organization to success, business. He said he had been pur- and is a guy who truly cares about suing the position since the begin- the learning experience of educa- ning of his time at UD. tion.” “I have had an interest in finance Michael Cozzie, a senior commu- ever since my freshman year,” nication management major, and Firestone said. “Flyer Enterprises Aaron Crandall, a senior computer is one of the reasons why I came to information systems major, said the University of Dayton and my they like being roommates with interest in finance is what drove Firestone. me to work my way up in becoming Cozzie and Crandall said they CEO.” met Firestone through their room- Heading the corporation means mate Jimmy Hankenhof, a senior Firestone oversees eight divisions: finance and business major and Art Street Café, Flyer Enterprises president of Dining Services Joint Catering, The Blend, The Galley, Ventures at Flyer Enterprises. Stuart Landing, The Chill, Flyer “We were introduced at a party Spirit and The Blend Express. last year and he [Firestone] told me The organization is the sixth he liked my jeans – I think he was largest student-run business in the just breaking the ice,” Cozzie said. country, according to a university “We then started talking about His- press release. tory Channel’s ‘How It’s Made,’ a Firestone said he started work- show we now frequently watch to- ing at The Blend, Flyer Enter- gether because we are both curious prises’ coffee shop located on the how things are made.” ground floor of Roesch Library, his Crandall said Firestone has in- freshman year. He was then pro- troduced him to new people and moted to the store’s product buyer added in well to their house’s dy- position his sophomore year, and namic. became general manager his junior Cozzie said he has enjoyed living year. Last year, he served as Flyer with Firestone, who he described as Enterprises’ president of Coffee driven, enthusiastic and invested in Divisions, according to the organi- the well-being of Flyer Enterprises. zation’s annual report, which was “He is rather busy with his MBA released on its website on Monday, classes, running FE and attending Dec. 5. conferences in New York, so he is Firestone also is involved in UD’s often out of the house for days at a President’s Emissaries, a group of time,” Cozzie said. students that represents the uni- Firestone said he ties these busi- versity at various functions with ness interests to one of his hobbies President Daniel Curran, and the – reading. He said he enjoys read- Flyer FOREX Fund, a student-run ing books, especially those about proprietary trading group in the current market conditions. School of Business Administration. Firestone said this year’s Flyer He said his experience with Pres- Enterprises annual report dis- ident’s Emissaries has allowed him played the company’s successes Jeff Firestone (center), a fifth-year senior finance and accounting major and CEO of Flyer Enterprises, poses with his fellow employ- to interact with administrators and and challenges and outlined its ees. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY FLYER ENTERPRISES VIA ETHAN KLOSTERMAN alumni, lead campus tours and host goals for the current year. dinners. He said the report displays a money on replacing equipment. the real world. he said. “It’s something students Firestone also is the graduate as- year when Flyer Enterprises didn’t But, he said it also represents a “I was very, very happy with the can take with them to job inter- sistant for the Flyer FOREX Fund do as well as it hoped because of the time when its employees learned a way the team was able to put that views and tell them about what and traveled with the group to New down economy and having to spend lot about how to handle business in together, it was very professional,” Flyer Enterprises does as a team.” NEWS 3 Flyer News • Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011
Student group organizes Christmas gift drive for Christians in Jordan Rachel tovinitti “We ask that they be returned ganizations is Caritas, an interna- Cummings said. are hoping to surpass the number Staff Writer unwrapped with the ornament so tional organization which has an This is the third year Pax Chris- from last year,” Kuttler said in an that they can be efficiently dis- office in Amman, Jordan, to aid ti has been on UD’s campus, ac- email. The University of Dayton’s Pax tributed.” the country’s refugees and pover- cording to Cummings. Last year, Kuttler said he appreciates the Christi group is hosting its sec- Cummings said she has more ty-stricken people. Pax Christi donated gifts to Day- generosity of the UD community ond annual Christmas gift holiday than one reason for participating Pax Christi also is working with ton’s Good Neighbor House, she in supporting this year’s project. drive to send donations to Chris- in the holiday gift drive. a Catholic church in Amman, said. For more information on Pax tians in Jordan. This past summer, she said she which is composed mostly of Iraqi The Good Neighbor House pro- Christi and its gift drive, contact Pax Christi, meaning “Peace of traveled to Amman, Jordan, to refugees, she said. vides support and resources to Lindsey Cummings at cumming- Christ” in Latin, is a national non- do research for her honors the- “This church, and their priest, the needy with the goal of helping [email protected]. profit organization that works to sis paper, which focuses on Iraqi Fr. Raymond Moussalli, provide them become self-sufficient. raise awareness of peace and so- refugees living in Jordan. She in- important resources for the Iraqi “We did 101 gifts last year and cial justice issues among Catho- terviewed Iraqi families and also Christian community in Amman,” although it is getting a later start lics worldwide. people for some of the organiza- and less time before we leave we Students can participate in the tions who will be receiving the program by choosing one of hun- gifts from this year’s drive. dreds of ornaments from a bul- She said she forged strong letin board located in the back of bonds with the people she met in the Immaculate Conception Cha- Jordan and received hospitality pel. Each ornament has details from families who live in poverty. on a specific gift so the students Pax Christi is working with know what to purchase, according many organizations to have the to Pax Christi’s co-chairs, Lind- gifts delivered to Jordan, includ- sey Cummings, a senior interna- ing international organizations tional studies and history major, partially because of Cummings’ and Andrew Kuttler, a senior bio- research in Jordan, she said. chemistry major. “It is sort of a personal project “The ornaments all have specif- for me, but it is also a great way to ic gifts written on them for people raise awareness for the suffering to purchase; for example, cloth- of Christians in the Middle East,” ing, toys, and school supplies,” Cummings said in an email. Cummings said in an email to Fly- She said the gift drive is an ex- er News. “Most of the gifts will be ample of one of the principle func- under $10.” tions of Pax Christi – advocacy for Students must drop off their the needy and vulnerable. gifts by Sunday, Dec. 11, under a “When we were beginning to Christmas tree by the chapel bul- plan the gift tree for this year, I letin board, Kuttler said in an thought it would be great to sup- email to Flyer News. port some of these people,” she “There is a table under the tree said. Leighann Thomas, a sophomore political science and economics major, chooses from Christmas ornaments detailing gift donations students for the gifts to be placed,” he said. Cummings said one of the or- through Pax Christi for the needy in Jordan, Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Immaculate Conception Chapel. MARCI DUCkRO/CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER
occupy wall st. them money, he said. ergy of the Occupy movement and the (cont. from p. 1) “You have two parties basically Tea Party, that person could do really controlled by the same system, and well and send a strong signal to Wash- you don’t have true competition like ington,” he said. because they were given so much you used to,” he said. Jesse said the movement is not re- Check OUT hope on illusive change, as to where Although Leonard said he recog- ally about the upcoming election or a they know what they are getting with nizes the frustration of those in the certain candidate. Republicans,” he said. “They felt movement, he said there are a few “The movement is not about en- WEb-exclusive content not fooled by Obama.” things the movement still needs. dorsing candidates, it is about ques- After looking at demographics of “Right now, if there is one thing tioning the way the country is run,” seen in print! the movement, Adams said he found missing in the Occupy movement, it is Jesse said. “I think most people agree that many of the people protesting charismatic leadership and a specific that politics are not serving us.” have college degrees, and are frustrat- agenda,” Leonard said. But Jesse said he does believe the flyernews.com & @FlyerNews ed with the national debt and Ameri- Daniel Rajaiah, a junior civil en- movement will affect what issues are ca’s lack of jobs. gineering major and president of being talked about during election “I found in my research, looking UD College Democrats, said this was season. at demographics, a lot of [the Occupy something he recognized as well. “I think it will have an effect on the supporters] are college graduates and “I personally don’t see a real clear conversation of the country.” undergraduates, many of whom have mission with the group,” he said. “The Leonard said he believes people lost their jobs and are protesting the way to have your voice heard is not will see the movement alive and well level of injustice in our political sys- protest, but to take it to the ballot box.” in the next election year. tem,” he said. Despite disorganization, Leonard “I think it has life,” he said. “It has This injustice is the influence of said movements like Occupy Wall legs.” money on candidates, Leonard said. Street and the Tea Party could have For more information on Occupy Both Democrats and Republicans an effect on the political landscape of Wall Street, visit www.occupywallst. have an allegiance to whomever gives the 2012 elections. org. “If a candidate can capture the en- 4 NEWS flyernews.com Flyer News • Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011
DEc. TUESDAY dec. tuesday dec.Tuesday dec.wednesday fAIR TRADE CHOCO- Habitat for hu- UD relay for life- On the fly: ‘twas 6 LATE SALE 6 manity candy 6 smashburger 7 the night before The New Abolitionist grams takeover christmas on Movement will be host- Candy grams will be Visit Smashburger on campus ing a fair-trade chocolate on sale Tuesday and Brown Street from 5-8 The On the Fly impro- sale in Kennedy Union Wednesday Dec. 7, p.m. and present the visation group will host Plaza Tuesday through at the tables outside UD Relay for Life Take- a comedy show the Friday, Dec. 9, this week. Kennedy Union from over poster, available day before Christmas The purpose of the event 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or in on the organization’s on Campus at Sears is to raise awareness the Marycrest Complex Facebook event page. Recital Hall from 10 about human traffick- front lobby from 5-8 Ten percent of the p.m. to midnight. The ing worldwide. For more p.m. Buyers can have profits will go to the UD entrance fee is $1 and information, contact the them sent to a friend Relay for Life to benefit all proceeds will benefit organization at thenew- on-campus for a pick- the American Cancer Distance for Dreams. abolitionistmovement@ me-up on the first day Society. gmail.com. of exams. Student organization looks to fight human trafficking problems Group holds campus awareness events, lobbies with state government to change legislation sara dorn Chief News Writer ed at UD. volved when someone obtains or Dubai speak about her experi- men,” Kreidenweis said. “We’re “What we found out was people holds a person in compelled ser- ence, and I actually lived in Dubai, really just trying to get laypeople The United Nations estimates were coming [to meetings at the vice.” Forms of trafficking range so it was really powerful.” to write to their Congressmen.” 2.45 million people are enslaved accords] just to find out what traf- from debt bondage to child sex Kreidenweis said the organiza- Kreidenweis said the organiza- worldwide, and the University of tion’s first call to legislative ac- Dayton New Abolitionist Move- tion was lobbying for the passage ment organization is working to of Senate Bill 235, an Ohio law combat that crime. that made human trafficking a Alex Kreidenweis and Alisa “We have a lot of resources on our hands. ... If we use that felony when it was passed in De- Bartel, both public administra- cember 2010. tion MBA students, said they passion and combine it with the resources we have and the Twice, professor Anthony Tal- founded the organization through bott’s political science course fo- the human rights studies depart- expertise of our faculty, we can do a lot.” cused on human trafficking joined ment in 2009 as undergraduates. the New Abolitionist Movement to Since that time, they have lobbied lobby at the Ohio Statehouse. The six times at the Ohio Statehouse, organization frequently works spread awareness at four local with the class. high schools, organized aware- alisa bartel, “We formed NAM right at about ness events and collaborated with new abolitionist movement founder the same time that SB 235 was pro- similar organizations in the Day- posed, so that gave us some great ton area. ficking was – policy makers, social trafficking. tion’s focus recently has turned direction for action,” Kreidenweis Kreidenweis said he and Bar- service workers, police – people Bartel said the dynamics of a to the 2011 reauthorization of the said. “We started almost immedi- tel, both 2010 graduates, were who should know what it is,” Kre- student organization are ideal for Victims of Trafficking and Vio- ately and it was a critical piece. compelled to start the group when idenweis said. “… And that was a fighting human trafficking. lence Protection Act. Originally … It was one of our most prolific they recognized the lack of aware- critical breaking point.” “We have a lot of resources on signed in 2000, the act appropri- achievements.” ness surrounding the issue, as The U.S. Department of State our hands through our profes- ates funds to efforts to end inter- Kreidenweis said the organiza- demonstrated at the 2009 Dayton defines human trafficking as “an sors, a network of people here and national human trafficking. It is tion meets every Wednesday at Human Trafficking Accords host- umbrella term for activities in- we’re young and passionate,” Bar- required to be reauthorized every 10 p.m. in the Women’s Center in tel said. “If we use that passion three years by Congress. Alumni Hall, and new members and combine it with the resources The law has been amended in are welcome. NEW Student Rental we have and the expertise of our committees in both the Senate and The organization will be host- faculty, we can do a lot.” House of Representatives and re- ing a fair-trade chocolate sale in Available January 2012 Jemima Homawoo, a senior in- ported to both the full House and Kennedy Union Plaza this week ternational studies and political the full Senate as two separate through Friday, Dec. 9, according science major, said she is a former bills: HR 2830 and SB 1301. If the to minutes from a recent meeting. 55 Frank St. vice president of the New Aboli- majority leadership on either side For more information, contact tionist Movement and has been a does not introduce it for a vote, the organization at thenewaboli- member since it began. the program will receive no new [email protected]. Visit PeraBrosLLC.com or “I always kind of knew about funding, according to the text of human trafficking, but I didn’t the bills. call Jim at 937-673-5525 know the extent,” Homawoo said. “We’ve organized a couple call- “I heard a trafficking victim from ins and write-ins to Congress- NEWS 5 Flyer News • Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011
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tea party been a large amount of interac- recently suspended his campaign. (cont. from p. 1) tion between the two groups. Seeds said he was interested to Christina Green, a junior pre- learn that the Dayton Tea Party physical therapy major and mem- was started by two UD alumni. right idea. ber of College Republicans, said “I think it reinforces the idea “I think it’s good for America,” that since the Dayton Tea Party that a few people can make a dif- Seeds said. “It shows people are does not have direct ties to the ference,” Seeds said. “That is ex- trying to reign in government Republican party, it is a non-par- tremely significant.” spending and keep politicians ac- tisan organization. She said that For more information on the Follow Us On Twitter countable.” she agrees with most of the Tea Dayton Tea Party, visit www.day- Seeds said UD College Repub- Party’s viewpoints and that she tonohioteaparty.com. @FlyerNews & @FlyerNewsSports licans have done door-to-door attended an event they held for awareness events with the Dayton Herman Cain, a Republican can- Tea Party, but that there has not didate for the 2012 election who
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Junior Phil Titlebaum, above, and senior Lisa Lorek, below, teamed up through the UD Artist-in-Residence program this summer to create artwork for the Roesch Library stairwell. Their work, collectively titled “Transitions,” consists of multiple paintings and arrangements of sound recordings. PHOTOS Contributed by phil titlebaum and lisa lorek lindsay mudd nal creator for the “Transitions” transition is captured through the Staff Writer project, in his artist statement. change in color on each landing, The staircase is a structure she said. Bold-colored artwork and used to transition from a point of “‘Transitions’ is a sonic repre- unique sounds combine to symbol- departure to a destination, while sentation of its name, a dynamic- ize the meaning of “Transitions” at the same time, a library acts changing experience sculpted by in the work of two University of as a chronicle of transition docu- perspective,” Titlebaum said. Dayton students who transformed menting the development of the To illustrate a gradual shift, the Roesch Library stairwell. human race, he said. Titlebaum created two levels of The stairwell landings feature “It allows a user to move be- sound that play on two differ- brightly-painted panels by senior tween the different areas of ent floors and together resonate Lisa Lorek, a visual communica- knowledge that civilization has through the stairway. He said he tion design major, and instrumen- gathered and maintained through- began with traditional sound in tation by junior Phil Titlebaum, out the existence of the human the first channel, created through university’s history and develop- developing art projects in seven a music major, produced through race,” Titlebaum said. acoustic instrumentation, marim- ment, he said. campus buildings, including Al- the UD Artist-in-Residence pro- Lorek said she created the art- ba, guitar and vocals. This type of More of Lorek’s artwork is bert Emanuel Hall, Alumni Hall gram. The summer program work panels representing a tran- arrangement creates a calming located in the Roesch Library and the College Park Center. The allows students to create origi- sition through the full spectrum atmosphere, something important ground floor stairs by the Ryan C. program has funded the install- nal works of art for installation of the rainbow. for a library, he said. Harris Learning Teaching Center ment of more than 200 original around campus, according to the “I envisioned the stairwell be- The second channel of sound in a single representation of all of works of art in campus buildings ArtStreet website. ing alive and active with highly- incorporates sound from the UD the colors. developed by 34 undergraduate Lorek and Titlebaum lived at saturated pigments and bold archives and the Marian Library, “This panel is a bit more cha- students since 2006, according to ArtStreet for 11 weeks this sum- shapes,” Lorek said in her artist in addition to field recordings, otic, but appropriate when captur- the ArtStreet website. mer pursuing the finished project, statement. synthesized sound and acoustic ing the movement of one of the For more information about the Lorek said. The layout groups together instrumentation, he said. most traveled stairwells in the li- Artist-in-Residence program, vis- “This piece is a study in tran- panels of each color on each land- The transition from traditional brary,” Lorek said. it www.artstreet.udayton.edu/air. sition, both in its subject matter ing, from red up to violet. Smaller to experimental music enabled A total of eight students par- and the way in which it is experi- panels are used to foreshadow Titlebaum to include sound from ticipated in the 2011 UD Artist- enced,” said Titlebaum, the origi- the next color as the energy and the UD archives, illustrating the in-Residence summer program ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 7 Flyer News • Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 Student band gears up for EP release evan shaub joined as the band’s bassist, Mc- Buford and John Mayer. berfest with good results, Ulliman Staff Writer Grath said. The EP, titled “Long Road,” is said. While most musical groups opt The band also features Trick named after the fourth track on “The Dec. 9 show at McGuffy’s for the traditional four-man band on the keyboard and Fenton on the album, and contains elements will be a fun experience,” Trick local arts and events format, one local band has decid- the violin and cello. of jazz, rock, blues and ’90s era said. “It’s a good area and the two ed to break the mold. “We’re definitely unique,” Mc- punk, McGrath said. opening acts are both great.” OneSecond, a band consisting Grath said. “We mesh a lot of “This is our first studio album The opening acts are Lauren HAPPENING HOLIDAYS: Get of five students from three dif- genres, and we’ve kind of created with this set up,” Ulliman said. Eylise and the Boys, and Cus- in on the holiday spirit with ferent universities in the Dayton our own niche. I guarantee you’ve “We play an alternative blues- tomer Service and the Gem City the Dayton Contemporary area, is releasing a six-track EP never heard anything like us.” rock. I’d say we’re like a combina- Horns, both University of Dayton Dance Company 2’s winter on Friday, Dec. 9. They will debut The EP is the product of six tion of Maroon 5, Muse and John student-led groups as well. performance at 7 p.m. Friday, the album at McGuffy’s House of months of recording at ArtStreet Mayer. After the show on Friday, “Everyone who comes to the Dec. 9, in Boll Theatre. For Rock, located at 5418 Burkhardt in the Street Sounds Recording the whole EP will be available on- premier will get a special CD more information, contact the Rd. in Dayton. Studio, Trick said. Trick is the co- line on our Facebook, Myspace exclusive to the concert,” Trick dance company at 937-228- 3232. The members are University president of Street Sounds. and ReverbNation pages.” said. “It’s a great night to relax of Dayton students Bobby Trick, “I spent three weeks in the stu- Earlier this year, OneSecond and have a good time before you a sixth-year senior general stud- dio until 4 a.m. every night,” Mc- played at Zeta Tau Alpha’s Freef- hunker down for finals.” ies major, and Lauren Cummer- Grath said. “It was definitely an ahl event and ArtStreet’s Rockto- A TASTE OF ITALY: Palermo’s lander, a senior sociology major; experience. Even after all that, we Restaurant, located at 2667 S. Dixie Dr. in Kettering will Wright State University students still barely finished it in time.” introduce its new chef during a Eric Ulliman and Georgia Fenton; Along with the EP, the band OneSecond Release Party special tasting. Bruschetta, fresh and Sinclair Community College will be featured on this year‘s pastas and homemade tiramisu student Sean McGrath. Thursday Night Live compilation are on the menu. House wine According to Trick, the band album, an album consisting of the will be available for those age was started by Ulliman, the best performances that have oc- 21 and up for $2 per glass. The band’s front man and songwriter, curred during this year’s Thurs- DEC. Friday tasting is $10 and takes place and McGrath, the band’s drum- day Night Live sessions at Art Debut the album at mcGuffy’s from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11. mer, several years ago. However, Street, Trick said. House of Rock For more information, contact 09 Palermo’s at 937-299-8888. the group didn’t come together Trick said some of OneSec- 5418 Burkhardt Rd. in Dayton. in its current format until six ond’s influences include Jimi months ago when Cummerlander Hendrix, Dave Matthews, Carter
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PUB CRAWL: Bring a wrapped $10 toy and dress in your Christmas best to get free cover and drink specials at select bars in the Oregon District. This year’s Santa Pub Crawl starts at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Dublin Pub, located at 300 Wayne Ave. All toys benefit the Toys for Tots donation drive. For more information and to see the full schedule, visit the Toys OneSecond, a band that includes two University of Dayton students and three other students from local universities, is releasing an EP titled “Long Road” on Friday, Dec. 9, at for Tots Santa Pub Crawl 2011 McGuffy’s House of Rock at 5418 Burkhardt Rd. in Dayton. album cover contributed by onesecond via kathleen hrovatich page on Facebook.
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“Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.” forum Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German writer and scientist, 1749-1832 fneditorial Travel abroad refines life perspectives
This July, ing sightseeing of historical land- “Born in the U.S.A” to Spaniards on Impact: I sat next to marks. I won’t deny it: I daydreamed the Fourth of July. I conversed in photo reminds us of the importance of cultural Dialogue Editor-in- about the beach during classes. I took Spanish with total strangers while Chief Jacob hour-long bus rides to stare at build- traveling backwards at 194 mph in Flyer News is in the middle of covering one of the largest controversies to Rosen on ings and pieces of marble I had never high-speed trains. I did all these hit the University of Dayton campus this year. the patio of heard of before. things and didn’t even think twice On Nov. 2, at ArtStreet’s Citizens of the World Photography Exhibit, a DAN a Spanish But I’ll also admit I enjoyed it. I about them, because I was truly a photo provoked a silent protest by a large number of black students. The pro- CLEVELAND bar: just two took interesting classes about Spain, part of it all. testers wanted to raise awareness to the similarities between the robes worn Opinions Editor 20-year-old conducted in Spanish by an outstand- Most importantly, I discovered a in the displayed “Semana Santa” photo and those worn by members of the Ku guys legally ing professor, Francisco Peñas-Ber- world outside of my own. Not just the Klux Klan. sipping beers and admiring the gor- mejo. I completed six UD credit hours physical aspects of it, but the mental Semana Santa – which means “Holy Week” in Spanish – is celebrated the geous views of the mountains sur- in just four weeks for, quite frankly, a perception as well. Sometimes, I even week prior to Easter Sunday. This tradition is practiced not only in Spain, but rounding Segovia. I remember think- very tolerable amount of work, mak- pretended to be a Spaniard; not out in many countries of Spanish descent such as Venezuela, Columbia and Peru. ing this trip would provide excellent ing the already-reasonable cost of of desire, but simply to witness life In Spain, Roman Catholic penitential robes and pointed hats are worn by material for Flyer News columns. the trip even more justifiable. Spain through another lens. I felt as if I had some Holy Week participants who walk barefoot in the streets to show grief Then I came home, started school was filled with opportunities I didn’t temporarily gained the ability to see over the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. and subsequent Flyer News column know were possible – not just educa- the world, and my own native culture, Throughout the world, every culture has its own long-lasting traditions – writing, and before I knew it, it was tional ones, but real, live thrills. through an outside perspective. some that impact more than meets the eye. December and I still hadn’t written I found myself suddenly legal to Each time I’ve spoken to someone Flyer News appreciates the historical significance of the traditional garb about my trip. But emails promoting drink alcohol for the first time in my who has traveled abroad, the word worn by Roman Catholics. Our staff believes that this religious week of wor- study abroad trips started teasing life, and used that advantage to expe- “experience” has always been used ship, grief and celebration related to this imagery overrides current animos- me, and I began to feel nostalgic for rience Spanish bars and nightclubs at some point to describe the trip. ity toward the Ku Klux Klan in the U.S. my time in Spain. – some that didn’t even open until That word shows up as frequently as We are fortunate today to live in a time of relative racial equality, and it is While I wholeheartedly think 3 a.m. I trekked around Spain with “community” does around this cam- clear the ArtStreet organizers did not intend to offend any members of our Americans should see all 50 states a group of strangers: other Univer- pus. Now, I understand why: There’s community with the “Semana Santa” photo. While we may not agree with the in their lives, I also realized that wit- sity of Dayton students that are now no other way to sum it up in a time reasoning that motivated the protesters at ArtStreet, we ultimately admire nessing unfamiliar cultures is neces- among my closest friends. I watched frame that doesn’t include hours. the initiative taken by these students to stand up in defense of their beliefs. sary to one’s understanding. So last one of those friends chop the head Now, it’s that time of year again UD has a stereotype of being a rather homogenous community without year, I signed up to study abroad in off of a cooked pig with a plate, fol- when information emails for UD much diversity. These types of conversations are crucial to the cultural and Segovia, Spain; my first-ever trip out- lowing an old Spanish tradition. I saw study abroad trips will start coming racial awareness of all students on campus, and hopefully these actions side of the country. some of the most beautiful sights I’d in, and I encourage everyone to con- helped in this light. That was easily the best decision I ever before witnessed, from tower- sider them. Instead of just ignoring made in 2011. ing Spanish mountain ranges to nar- them, think to yourself, “How much Some people think these trips are row, beautifully-winding cobblestone of this world do I really want to expe- filled with annoying classes and bor- streets. I howled Bruce Springsteen’s rience?” fnstaff 2011-2012 Editor-in-Chief Jacob Rosen 229-3892 Webmaster Michael Whitney Word on the street... Managing Editors Ethan Klosterman & Art Director Hannah Magnan Rebecca Young Asst. Art Director Courtney Morgan What are you planning on doing for Christmas on Campus? News Editor Chris Rizer Photography Editor Caitlin Murray Asst. News Editors Kaitlyn Ridel & Asst. Photography Editor Kevin Longacre Kayleigh Fladung Copy Editor Justin Guinn Arts & Entertainment Editor Seetha Sankaranarayan Chief News Writer Sara Dorn Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor Lead A&E Writer Ashley Niemeier Anna Godby Lead Sports Writer Steve Maloney Opinions Editor Dan Cleveland Chief Photographer Marci Duckro Asst. Opinions Editor Shane Rogers Lead Photographer Mickey Shuey “I adopted two kids. One Sports Editor Chris Moorman “I’m helping to run a carnival “I’m helping set up a maze and Business Manager Kirstie Snyder game for the entrepreneur I’m adopting a kid. I bought through Christmas on Campus Asst. Sports Editor Steven Wright Advertising Manager Lauren Lecklider fraternity.” him a Nerf gun and bouncy and one through the Dakota Web Editor William Garbe 229-3813 balls.” Center.” Asst. Advertising Manager Emma Ellis Multimedia Director Maria Delgado Elizabeth Stoiber Michael Ising Mackenzie Gasper Circulation Manager Travis Schubert Asst. 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Islamists inspire hope for democratic change M o s t sian Islamists were banned from about social policies. Many will While much of my work is jour- I’ve also realized that we in the parties cel- political participation and often ask what they think about wom- nalism-related, my boss is also West are often asking the wrong ebrate elec- violently suppressed. en? What are their positions on one of the main leaders of the questions. The PJD focused its tion wins The victory in Morocco is dif- alcohol and homosexuality? party, so I’ve been able to observe campaign on combating corrup- by popping ferent though. It also comes after While studying abroad in Ra- firsthand a tiny bit of the im- tion and increasing economic b o t t l e s the Arab Spring, but with less vi- growth – not bringing about strict of cham- olence and perhaps consequently “ Islamist law or clamping down on Rebecca p a g n e . less dramatic change. Morocco is “We in the West are often ask- Western influences. In fact, one Young Here in still very much in the grips of an of the education policies pro- Managing Editor M o r o c c o , authoritative regime under King ing the wrong questions. ... The posed is to introduce English in milk was Mohamed VI. There has been elementary school, in order to in- the drink of choice, served with some movement, such as the new problems facing Morocco at this crease economic ties with the rest dates signifying victory follow- constitution proposed by the king of the world. The problems facing ing the legislative triumph of the which transfers a tiny amount moment are more pressing than Morocco at this moment are more moderate Islamist party at the of his power to elected leaders. religious attitudes.” pressing than religious attitudes. polls. For example, it now mandates While equality for women is para- Morocco’s Party of Justice the king to pick a prime minis- mount to an open democratic so- and Development – PJD are the ter from the party that wins the Rebecca Young ciety, this can only be achieved by initials in French – swept to par- elections, not just whoever he reducing the high female-illitera- liamentary power on Nov. 25 wants. Ultimately though, most Managing Editor cy and poverty rates – two goals by winning 107 of the 395 seats. of the power, both officially and of the PJD. These results are a continuation in practice, remains with the bat, the capital of Morocco, I’m mense amount of work that goes Across the Arab world, Is- of a trend evident elsewhere in king. Nevertheless, the leaders working with many members of into creating a party platform lamists are taking the reigns as the Arab world bringing Islamist of the PJD are hopeful that Mo- the PJD on the staff of the daily and winning an election. During springtime has faded into winter, parties to power. In Tunisia, the rocco has begun a new path for newspaper, Attajdid. In a country this time, I’ve seen the staff and but it’s important to note Mo- Ennahda (Renaissance) Party democratic change – gradual and beset with gender inequalities, party members go from political rocco is its own case; its Islamists recently made headlines by win- within existing institutions – and I’ve been pleased to notice how thinkers presenting a platform to are not those of Tunisia, Turkey ning in a transparent election thus lacking the violence and tur- equitable the staff interactions becoming elected officials with or Egypt. The PJD has its own with record turnout, less than moil that accompanies Tunisia’s are. There is a running joke as the potential to change the coun- unique agenda and unique con- a year after the Arab Spring of transition. well about the democratic kitch- try. Now with the first chance straints. Despite their good goals revolutionary demonstrations However, in the West, when- en from which all staff members, in decades to actually do so, I’ve for the society, will they be able in the Middle East began in its ever we hear about Islamists including the editor-in-chief, eat been inspired by the passion and to implement them along with country. Before the toppling of coming to power, there are some the same food and have tea to- hope these young, educated peo- the monarchy? Time will give the the previous regime, the Tuni- common concerns, particularly gether. ple have for their country. only true indication. letter to the editor Official SOFT recognition would do more good than harm As a student at this university, bel with the hatemongers of the of worldviews in required core never given an acceptable expla- the “constant seeking of truth the administration’s refusal to Westboro Baptist Church. So too classes. Most of the material is nation. What is the actual and and knowledge in our overall officially recognize the Society of do I, as a non-believer, dislike certainly not presented to us on immediate harm of official SOFT mission to improve the world.” Freethinkers is of great concern being tied to any who would dis- the condition that we evaluate it recognition? A Nov. 17 article in SOFT provides a place for stu- to me. An attendee at two of the miss faith, a source of meaning with a Marianist grain of salt. If Flyer News quoted Amy Lopez- dents to do this by subjecting the recent SOFT meetings, I was ini- and hope for billions, as simply we, as students, find ourselves Matthews, director of Student influences of their faith to moral tially wary that I might find pre- a manifestation of ignorance or confused and our faith chal- Life and Kennedy Union, as say- and ethical scrutiny. Histori- tentious atheists convened to dis- folly. A lack of faith does not ne- lenged or changing, to where ing that UD “just can’t have its cally, it is not the examination parage religion. Instead, I found cessitate the condemnation of it. should we turn? It is not viable to name attached to SOFT.” This process that is a cause of harm both gatherings to be consistent Nor does a lack of faith stem, cat- ask questions of a god one no lon- point of defense is embarrassing- – it is the failure to acknowledge with the intentions that SOFT or- egorically, from a desire to escape ger believes in. Ultimately, UD’s ly thin, and yet it is allowed pre- the value of it. The university ganizers Branden King and Nick accountability for one’s actions, denial of official status for SOFT cedence over the well-being of must officially recognize SOFT, Haynes have maintained. a misunderstanding of doctrine, is an implicit denial of the in- UD’s students and community? or abandon that word featured so The meetings served as a plat- or some notion of malevolence. comparable significance of these Certainly, the environmental and prominently on banners around form for meaningful dialogue, My own transition from an ex- kinds of experiences, and alien- human rights abuses of the Coca- campus – integrity. among an evidently diverse ceptionally devout Catholic to ates the students who live them. Cola Co. have not prevented the Kiki Wilson group of students, about the im- a person who is searching, who Furthermore, though the uni- university from affiliating with senior plications of a lack of religious cannot unquestionably accept versity has repeatedly stated that name. International Studies faith, or of the presence of it, in the existence of a god, or at least, the organization’s denial, it has UD’s mission statement claims everyday issues and experiences. not God as I knew him before, was The presence of this platform difficult. This shift in my orien- is invaluable. It is my personal tation was incited largely by my ourpolicy hope that SOFT will continue to studies of theories and concepts Flyer News is the student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton. It works to serve the campus serve as a tool to dispel common in philosophy and other classes community and offers a forum for opinion. The university makes no representations or warranties misperceptions held by believers at the University of Dayton, as regarding products or services advertised in Flyer News. Flyer News reserves the right to edit or and non-believers, each about well as extensive time abroad in reject all copy. Flyer News does not necessarily uphold or advocate the opinions in the columns, the other. Egypt last year. letters or cartoons appearing in the opinion pages. Send 200- to 600-word letters to the editor at For example, many Catholics All students at this university [email protected]. Submissions must include name, major, year and phone number. lament sharing a Christian la- are introduced to a multiplicity 10 SPORTS flyernews.com Flyer News • Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011
Track and Field Flyers sprint into record books at Oiler Opener daniel whitaker Staff Writer history for the 600-meter run. run at an Atlantic 10 Conference Dayton also had multiple top- championship, according to Fran- The University of Dayton wom- finishers in other Oiler Opener cis. en’s track and field team opened events. In the 200-meter, freshman “I’m really excited about this its season on the right foot this Maya Pederson and sophomores year,” he said. “We are deeper weekend at the Oiler Opener in Noelle Tazioli and Cassie Grand- across all of our events and that Findlay, Ohio. staff finished second, fourth and will lead to more points down the The meet lasted from Friday, fifth, respectively. road. The A-10 [title] is a real pos- Dec. 2, to Saturday, Dec. 3. On In the 800-meter, freshman Lau- sibility, and we’re ready to give it Friday, the meet started with the ren Clark finished first with a time another shot.” field events. Leading the way for of 2:22.07. Sophomore Kassy Thom- Meanwhile, Siebenaller said she the Flyers in the pole vault was as and freshman Chelsey VanHook is excited to see what becomes of senior Courtney Siebenaller, who filled out Dayton’s one-two-three her senior year. finished second with a jump of 3 finish in the event, respectively. “We started off at a good pace 3/4 meters. Junior Jada Henderson also fin- and I hope we can continue that Siebenaller said it felt great to ished third in the 200-meter run. the rest of the year,” she said. be competing again. First-year head coach Jason The Flyers don’t return to ac- “It feels awesome,” she said. “I Francis said he was happy with the tion until after the new year at love vaulting, and as a senior, I team’s results. the Doug Raymond Invitational on need to make every meet fun and “We preformed really well,” Jan. 14, 2012, in Kent, Ohio. get the best experience from it.” he said. “We had nearly everyone Overall, it was a successful first around their personal bests and day for UD, according to Siebenal- I’m excited for what these results ler. can bring for the rest of the year.” “We did really well for our first Francis is in his first year meet,” she said. “Two girls set new coaching Dayton after coaching at personal bests and all of our vault- the University of Wisconsin-Mil- ers were over 11 feet. Overall, it waukee for seven years. He said Follow us was a lot of fun.” it was a welcome change coaching The success carried over into only the women’s track team, and on Twitter! Saturday. not also a varsity men’s squad, for Senior Rachel Weber set a school the first time in his career. record in the 600-meter run with a “It was weird not coaching as time of 1:37.13. She finished second many events, however, it allows me @FlyerNewsSports in the event and also anchored the to focus on the individual events 4x400 relay team that finished first. and allows me to coach each player Meanwhile, freshman Kelsey individually,” Francis said. “So it McDonald finished fourth in the is a nice change of pace.” 600-meter race, and her time was The early start from the Flyers In this Feb. 18 file photo, UD senior Courtney Siebenaller jumps during the Atlantic 10 Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Rhode Island’s good for fourth all-time in program could be the beginning of another Mackal Field House in Kingston, R.I. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY DANIEL PETTY/FILE
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inside the NUMBERS Writer says A-10 is making name for itself once again It is now have the makings of a serious tour- son and, along with Xavier Univer- ruled their respective conferences, D e c e m - nament candidate after winning the sity, made a run into the Elite Eight the West Coast Conference and Con- ber, which 76 Classic on Nov. 27. The Billikens round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball ference USA. Unlike the in-confer- means the have already defeated four teams Tournament. Although neither team ence competition those two schools 1:37.13 men’s col- from four different BCS conferences made the trip to the Final Four that face though, there are other teams Total time it took senior lege basket- and entered the top 25 of each major season, the conference did have a to- that year in and year out compete Rachel Weber to run 600 ball season basketball poll on Nov. 28. tal of four teams compete in the tour- against Xavier. is taking And on the subject of tournament nament, its most since 1998. Having a single national power- meters in the Oiler Opener STEVEN shape. champions, the University of Day- With the recent realignment trend house school in a conference doesn’t Saturday, Dec. 3, in Find- WRIGHT Asst. Sports Editor There are ton won the Old Spice Classic hours toward “super conferences” of domi- ensure receiving a high number of lay, Ohio. Weber’s time set d e f i n i t e l y before Saint Louis’ championship, nant basketball teams, four is getting bids to the NCAA tournament. It is the all-time best for the some trends still to be discovered and helping set the Flyers up for possible to be a gigantic number for a smaller multiple teams with impressive non- event in program history. some that just need more recogni- NCAA tournament bubble discus- league like the A-10. Out of the 16 cur- conference performances that build She finished second in the tion, like the Atlantic 10 Conference. sions come March. Losing in back-to- rent members of the Big East Confer- up the prestige and resumes of a So far this season, the A-10’s back games against the University at ence, a record 11 schools received league. event. members are proving themselves Buffalo and Murray State University bids to last season’s tournament. Although the A-10 is the only non- against the Bowl Championship Se- was a step backwards, but a top-15 Now, other conferences such as BCS conference to have at least three 5 ries conferences. As of Nov. 28, the University of Alabama team is next the SEC are getting up to that mem- of its members make the tournament conference was third in the Ratings on the schedule on Wednesday, Dec. bership level with 14 teams begin- in each of the last four seasons, it has Number of blocks for Percentage Index ranking formula, 7. ning in 2012. yet to hit the four-member plateau redshirt junior point guard according to www.collegerpi.com, Finally, Temple University and the With football being the driving since 2004. Kevin Dillard. He recorded ranking only behind the Big 10 Con- University of Richmond are viable force behind many of these moves, Is the conference as good top-to- four blocks in the Old ference and the Southeastern Confer- contenders for the conference crown. the football-lacking A-10 gets to qui- bottom as any in the country? Prob- Spice Classic including ence. Both teams have opportunities for etly kick back and watch it all unfold ably not, but the foundations are three in the championship Xavier University is up to its old big-name wins soon, with upcom- while making a name for itself on the already being set for several teams tricks and looking like the NCAA ing games scheduled against Duke basketball court. And the conference to make the tournament again this game against the Universi- tournament regular it has become University, the University of Texas does it in its own unique way that al- year, leaving plenty of time for more ty of Minnesota. The 6-foot with more high-profile victories. One and the University of California, Los most no other so-called “mid-major” squads to make cases as well. guard is tied for the team came against 20th-ranked Vanderbilt Angeles. conference can say. And it is time for the country to lead in blocked shots. University on Nov. 28 on the road, and It was a magical year for the con- The A-10 currently has a domi- take notice of the high level of play the other was against Purdue Univer- ference in 2004. Saint Joseph’s Uni- nant team in Xavier that can be com- coming from the A-10. sity on Saturday, Dec. 3, at home. versity was the No. 1 team in the pared to the way Gonzaga University 8 Saint Louis University appears to country at the end of the regular sea- and the University of Memphis have Number of players from the University of Dayton Volleyball football team that were named to the Academic Dayton falls in final set of opening NCAA match All-Pioneer Football Steve maloney team’s hitting percentage improved game well on and off the court. can’t take away anything from the Lead Sports Writer League team. The team from .047 in the first set to .268 in the “I think we started off making fact that it was a great year despite included seniors Devon The University of Dayton women’s second. UD then dominated the third some errors, but we kept fighting and the final loss. We graduated a lot of Langhorst, Steve Wirkus, volleyball team dropped its NCAA set to take the match lead. UK com- played as a team,” she said. “Unfor- players last year, and this year’s team Dan Prindle, Tyler Schutz, tournament first-round game against mitted eight attacking errors, six ser- tunately, things just didn’t fall our found things that motivated them Bill Petraiuolo, Bryan Bailin the University of Kentucky Thurs- vice errors and two reception errors way.” to be really good. We have a lot of day, Dec. 1 in College Station, Texas. in the third set alone. Looking back on the season, Shef- players coming back, and their goal and Nate Miller. Sopho- UK, ranked No. 16 in the country The Wildcats responded in the field said the team showed up to will be to get past this weekend next more receiver Branden with a 27-5 record, pulled away with a fourth set, prevailing by 10 points. compete every match and gave every- year.” Johnson also was on the late 4-0 run in the decisive fifth set to In the fifth set, after taking an early thing they had this season. Marten is the only Flyer senior team. beat the Flyers. lead, UK came from behind and “This was a team that believed in who will graduate this year and the UD (25-7) reached match point at capped their comeback on a pivotal themselves and we were hoping to go team will have 11 of 12 players re- 14-12 in the final set before the four- call to give them the victory. just a little bit further,” he said. “You turning for the 2012 campaign. 29 point run. The Wildcats won the The loss is just the second in the Number of points sepa- match 25-20, 16-25, 22-25, 25-15, 16-14. last 23 matches for the Flyers. Six out rating the University at Head coach Kelly Sheffield said he of the seven losses the team suffered Buffalo and the UD men’s knows his team was close to advanc- this season were against ranked ing, but acknowledge the strong play teams. basketball team. The Fly- of Kentucky. Redshirt senior outside hitter ers lost to the Bulls 84-55 “We were one point away from Yvonne Marten led the Flyers with Wednesday, Nov. 30, at knocking off the No. 16-ranked team 19 kills in her final match for UD. UD Arena. It was the worst in the country, and it was a great Redshirt junior outside hitter Rachel home loss for UD since a match,” Sheffield said. “It was very Krabacher finished the UK match 82-39 loss to Saint Louis high-level volleyball and we were with 15 kills and 19 digs while sopho- right there. I’m proud of the way our more libero Paige Vargas had 24 digs. University on Jan. 14, kids competed, but we just didn’t fin- UK redshirt junior Ashley Frazier 1995. ish them. Kentucky is a great team, and junior Stephanie Klefot recorded and they kept battling even when we match-highs with 20 kills each. had them up against the wall.” Krabacher said that the team pre- After losing the opening set, the pared for Kentucky like every other Flyers went on a 7-0 run to end the game and that the team handled the second set and tie the match. The 12 SPORTS flyernews.com Flyer News • Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011
Women’s Basketball UD shoots down Eagles in ‘sloppy’ home victory erin cannon said. “But we were questioning our- Staff Writer selves when we didn’t get a good bas- Despite the victory over Boston Col- ket.” lege this past Sunday, Dec. 4, the Uni- Raterman said that even if the Fly- versity of Dayton women’s basketball ers won by 40 points they still would team was not pleased with a “sloppy” not be satisfied with the victory. performance. Senior guard De’Sarae Chambers The Flyers (4-3) defeated the Eagles was injured during the game and re- 69-60 at UD Arena. Dayton once had a placed by freshman guard Andrea 16-point lead, but allowed BC to fight Hoover, who scored a career-high back late in the first half to cut the lead total of 13 points and gathered seven to only three points. rebounds. Dayton head coach Jim Jabir said Hoover said the team plays great BC’s comeback was sparked by Day- basketball sometimes, but then loses ton’s sudden urge to stop playing. focus. “We defended well and had a “We just want the whole game to be 16-point lead, but then we stopped de- one big run,” Hoover said. fending,” Jabir said. Members of the team said they Jabir said that the Flyers lately hope to turn things around and be have been playing more timidly, not as more competitive with Atlantic 10 physical and not as consistent. Conference play starting soon. “We are not putting it all together “I am not happy with where we and we need to get there,” he said. are,” Jabir said. “We are better than Senior forward Justine Raterman this and we’re not playing at a high scored a game-high 21 points for the level right now. I hope it’s not like this Flyers in the victory. Raterman, who all year. Hopefully we will get better.” Senior guard Patrice Lalor (20) moves the ball up the court against Boston College, Sunday, Dec. 4, at UD Arena. The Flyers beat the was named to the John R. Wooden The Flyers will face Wright State Eagles 69-60. They are now 4-3 on the season. MICKEY SHUEY/LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER Award Preseason top 30 list honoring University at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, the top players in college basketball, man said. “We need to be more consis- Nov. 11. After that, the squad was on unfortunately that did not happen. in UD Arena. Dayton then heads on said she also is frustrated with the tent.” the road for five straight games. “You would think that after being the road for its next four games. UD team’s play so far this season. This was the first game at home for The team said it was anticipating away from our home court for so long returns back to the UD Arena to open “It can be frustrating because we the Flyers since a 69-38 win against and hoping for a strong, dominant that our shots would fall, and that we up A-10 play against the University of know what we are capable of,” Rater- Bowling Green State University on performance back at UD Arena, but would be feeling good,” Raterman Rhode Island on Jan. 7, 2012. Men’s Basketball Flyers lose by double digits again, fall at Murray State Chris moorman the mirror, coaches included, and all the time. We just knew he had within four points in the second overs, the team’s second-most in a Sports Editor really try to get back to work and to contain him; he was the engine half against Murray State. With game this season behind commit- earn the right to play well. That’s that ran the team. He got some 16:34 to go in the game, Dayton ting 22 turnovers in a loss to Miami The University of Dayton men’s where we have to fight.” shots off tonight. We just got to do trailed 37-33. Murray State then University on Nov. 15. basketball team was outrebounded Canaan entered the game as the better.” went on an 18-6 run over the next Redshirt junior forward Josh and, once again, suffered a loss. nation’s 26th leading scorer, aver- The Racers played an aggressive five minutes to put the game away. Benson led Dayton with 17 points Dayton (5-3) lost 75-58 to Murray aging 20.3 points per game. He shot man-to-man defense that pushed Parker tried to get his team back on 8-for-8 shooting in the game. State University Sunday, Dec. 4, in 7-for-13 from the field in the game, the Dayton guards back to half into the game with a left-handed He also had six rebounds and five Murray, Ky. Dayton was beat on including 5-for-8 from the behind court to set up plays. Twice, UD transition layup and a free-throw turnovers. Benson scored all 17 of the boards, 27-25, against a smaller the three-point line. was called for backcourt viola- make for a three-point play at the his points in the second half. MSU frontcourt. Murray State ju- Dayton held an early 17-14 lead tions. 10:07 mark. As the referee went to “We just got to keep feeding him nior guard Isaiah Canaan led all in the first half at the 10:17 mark “They play tough,” Parker said report the foul on MSU senior for- down there,” Parker said about scorers with 21 points. when redshirt senior guard Josh in a phone interview after the ward Donte Poole, Parker shouted Benson’s play in the post. “He’s First-year head coach Archie Parker hit a three. Dayton finished game. “They play tough, hard- at his teammates. going to continue to play against Miller said in his post-game radio the game 3-for-21 from three-point nosed man-to-man deny defense “I just trying to tell them, ‘Let’s tough bigs and the thing about it is show on WHIO that back-to-back territory. and they disrupted us a little bit. go, man! The game’s not over. We we got to keep him confident down losses is no reason to give up on the Murray State (9-0) closed out the We couldn’t get nothing flowing can do this whether if we’re down there, throwing him the ball and season this early into the year. first half on a 15-6 run. Canaan was like we wanted to get. The only or not. We can’t quit, we can’t give keep encouraging him. In the sec- “There’s no point in hanging held to seven points in the half, but thing we can do is learn from this up. We just have to keep playing,’” ond half, he went out and played your head,” he said. “There’s go- the Flyers trailed 29-23. and continue to work at it.” he said. “And so that’s all I want- like a champ. We got to get every- ing to be a lot of bumps in the In the second half, Canaan ex- Miller said in his post-game ed to tell my team and I just tried body on the same page to do that road. There’s a lot more games to ploded for 14 points and the Mur- show that the defensive pressure something to get them going.” and we will.” be played and the thing that our ray State defense disrupted the UD was unrelenting. Dayton kept trying to get into Dayton plays the University of team can’t go from is extreme high offense, according to Parker. “It was very, very difficult to the game by forcing three-point Alabama – ranked No. 12 in the to extreme low. You have to try to “Yeah, he’s a tough kid,” Parker pass, let alone dribble,” he said. shots, but most fell short of the country as of Nov. 28 – at 7 p.m. fight like crazy to look yourself in said of Canaan. “He plays hard Dayton only managed to climb rim. UD also committed 17 turn- Wednesday, Dec. 7, at UD Arena.
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