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flyernews.com FLYER NEWS @FlyerNews THURSDAY, NEWS A&E OPINIONS SPORTS MARCH 20, 2014 Students react to university Jason Bateman makes Writer says this year’s St. Asst. Editor breaks down initiatives to gain minority stu- directorial debut with “Bad Paddy’s celebration was a March Madness, pg. 13. VOL. 61 NO. 22 dents, pg. 6. Words,” pg. 8. relative success, pg. 10. DANCING THE WEEK AWAY UD pleased First time both teams advance to NCAA tourney with SPD outcome SARAH DEVINE Asst. News Editor Arrests and citations from this year’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend increased from last year’s St. Pat- rick’s Day celebrations; however University of Dayton officials are saying the weekend had a “positive outcome.” UD Police Chief Bruce Burt and Dean of Students and Associate Vice President for Student Devel- opment Chris Schramm addressed Flyer News and other local media outlets on Tuesday, March 18 at a press conference regarding the out- come of St. Patrick’s Day celebra- tions. “Over the past weekend, we ba- sically experienced a four-day cel- ebration on campus,” Burt said. “Overall, there was a minimal amount of destructive behavior… and we were very pleased of the outcome. There was a lot of energy that went into planning to make sure we controlled behavior in the neighborhood, and the students responded very well for the most Xavier and North Carolina State tip off during the NCAA First Four, March 18 in Dayton, Ohio. ETHAN KLOSTERMAN/PHOTO EDITOR part.” According to a university press release, over the course of the week- end, 35 non-university individuals UD to face in-state rival Flyers seeded highest ever were charged through the courts, mostly for underage drinking, pub- lic intoxication, open container and STEVEN WRIGHT KEITH RAAD disorderly conduct. Eight of the 35 Sports Editor Staff Writer were physically arrested, as de- tailed in the press release. For the 15th time in school history, into the hype because Ohio State is Amid a sea of nearly 200 red- they did so suddenly became one. Burt said non-student behavior the University of Dayton men’s basket- such a monster,” head coach Archie clothed fans, eyes fixed on flat- The University of Dayton wom- that resulted in violation of the law ball team starts its NCAA Tournament Miller said. “When you’re in the state screen televisions in the Time War- en’s basketball team found them- was addressed with removal from journey toward a national champion- of Ohio, you deal with it all the time ner Cable Flight Deck of the UD selves looking at their matchup as campus. ship. and being who we are, obviously we’re Arena, sat 12 girls. they secured the best NCAA Tour- Eighty-eight students were cited Dayton, the No. 11 seed in the South very excited to be in the tournament Over in the corner, leaning nament seed in school history. through the University’s student region, takes on the sixth seed, Ohio and our players will be motivated.” against the bar, was their head “Well I’m a pessimist so I thought conduct system and the courts, and State University, Thursday, March 20, The 10th all-time meeting between coach and his staff. we were going to get like a 10-seed,” four were physically arrested, ac- at 12:15 p.m., at the First Niagara Arena Dayton and Ohio State will be the sec- After a flash on the screens, in an head coach Jim Jabir said with a cording to the press release. in Buffalo, N.Y. ond to occur during the postseason. instant, the sea of red exploded into smile. “It’ll be a lot of outside media atten- a roar at the sight on the television tion and there will be a lot that goes See Men’s preview on p. 14 graphic, and the 12 reasons for why See Women’s preview on p. 15 See ST. PADDY’S DAY on p. 5 2 Thursday, March 20, 2014 NEWS Online at flyernews.com UD students get back in the saddle with new club MOIRA BONADONNA members, she said. into fruition. mester, there is only a fee for those teen miles from campus, owned Staff Writer “We kind of want to put togeth- “The club got started after my- who choose to take the riding les- and operated by Joy Von Handorf, er a show team, but obviously it’s self and Victoria separately had sons, Francis said. who is an upper level eventer and A group of University of Dayton our first semester, so we’re kind inquired if there had ever been Although they are just getting an ICP-certified trainer. students have been visiting stables of going with the flow,” Francis any interest in an equine club started this semester, Francis and “I started riding there before the and riding horses for six weeks stated. “We’re trying to figure out with Shea Ryan who works with Huesman are thinking big and club even started just so I could get with the newly-formed equestrian what members want, but altogeth- the RecPlex,” Huesman said. “We have ambitious goals for the future the feel of it,” Francis said. club. er we’re focusing on developing apparently contacted him both of the club. Students who have no transpor- Victoria Francis, a junior me- basic riding skills and if they’re within just a few weeks of each “Hopefully by next semester tation carpool there with other chanical engineering major and already experienced, developing other. He connected us and it has we have things more set in stone,” students that do have cars. club president said the group has skills with riding in disciplines taken off from there.” Francis said. “After two semesters UD vans would be used if the two types of members. The major- they’ve never been in before.” It’s been a long journey to get of good standing, we want to con- club will be traveling any long dis- ity are riding members who can UD Director of Clinical Educa- this club going, but Huesman and vert it into a club team. We’ll also tances, Huesman said. take weekly lessons, however, one tion and club advisor Kelli Hues- Francis are confident everything have opportunities for service and For more information and for does not have to ride a horse to be man said they plan to offer sever- will work out. leadership. People are already con- those interested in joining in a part of UD’s Equestrian Club. al options for riders and auditing “This has grown bigger and tacting us about service projects.” the fall, contact Victoria Francis Other members have an interest members of the club such as fu- faster than we ever thought or “We are considering working through the club email udaytone- in horses but mainly take part ture trips to equine events in the planned, so logistics have been a with therapeutic riding groups [email protected], or visit the in club service outings or other Ohio and Kentucky areas. little hard, but we just tell people for challenged children as well as website udeques-trian.weekly. events, she said. “The club is meant to allow UD it’s a work in progress and to bear rescue groups,” Huesman said. com. “Clinics and service events gets students with an interest in horses with us as we get started,” Hues- “Nothing definitive yet, but the members involved without have and all that goes along with them man said. students will be expected to create to actually get on a horse be-cause an opportunity to come together,” Any current UD student can service work to fulfill their club some people are hesitant about do- Huesman said. join this club as long as they are obligations.” ing that,” Francis said. The club was started by Francis in good standing with the universi- The club rides at a barn called The club is slowly working to and Huesman, who worked togeth- ty. There will be a fee upon joining Wetherbrooke Farm between Bell- add more events and grow more er through winter break to bring it the club, but since it is new this se- brook and Waynesville about thir- Class papers? No! Manuscripts! HONORS STUDENTS Arts present their thesis work Sciences Friday, March 21, 1 to 5 pm Business Kennedy Union 2nd and 3rd Floors Education Engineering All Are Welcome HONORS STUDENTS SYMPOSIUM 2014 Online at flyernews.com TICKER Thursday, March 20, 2014 3 CAMPUS UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE EXHIBIT FEATURES ‘ART FOCUSES ON INEQUALITY FOR CITIZENS AND The third annual Consciousness Rising CELEBRANTS’ event will begin Thursday, March 20, Students are invited to the opening at 6 p.m. at River Campus. This year’s event for “Art for Citizens and Cel- event will focus on “Effects of Structural ebrants,” an exhibit featuring the work Inequality,” covering topics including rac- of artist Robert C. Kopenick, Sunday, ism, human trafficking, and corporate March 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. on the first responsibility. Students can participate in floor of Roesch Library. Koepnick attend- dialogue groups, workshops and inter- ed the School of the Dayton Art Institute active exhibits. The conference will end and is known for his intricate sculptures. Saturday, March 22. For more informa- He received an honorary degree from tion, email consciousnessrising.ud@ UD before his death in 1995. gmail.com. NOBEL PEACE WINNER PRESENTS AT 2014 RESCUE SQUAD HOSTS SPEAKER SERIES OPEN HOUSE Jody Williams, a Nobel Peace Students interested in joining the UD Students and visitors experience other cultures during the International Festival in the RecPlex.

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