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university of dayton Vol. 57 No. 28 Campus wide Student life at the click of a mouse Haiti donation jen cheney should be at an academic institu- be accessible in an organized man- while personal announcements Staff Writer tion.” ner, the information shown on a are targeted to specific groups. effort continues Along with not being up to stan- student’s portal could be signifi- Tabs will be available to search While the student neighbor- dards in content, it also lacked in cantly different than that found the menus for dining facilities. dan cleveland hood’s front porches are a symbol aesthetic appeal. This new on a peer’s portal, or even Also, a user will be able to use Staff Writer of the Ghetto and Darkside, start- system will a faculty or Porches to search Google, click ing this February, faculty, stu- f i x staff’s on links through udayton.edu or Three weeks after Haiti’s earth- dents and staff will be introduced search addresses in the UD net- quake, students are still persistent to a new digital gathering place work. in helping to raise funds and donate called Porches. A “My Tab” option will en- to the Haitians who need all the sup- Consider it a personal- compass custom content port they can get. ized Web page. Accord- such as customizable To further help, SGA met on Jan. ing to project man- news feeds, favorite 31 to discuss the opportunities and ager and assistant links, or even Face- resources available. The meeting let CIO Jaci Jackson, book news feeds. them plan a number of projects in- Porches will offer Group Studio cluding upcoming fundraisers and campus informa- will be provided on benefit events, according to SGA tion in one orga- the portal allow- member Courtney Beasley. nized location. ing students to log “We have some great ideas that By replacing the in to share infor- we are all excited to implement,” university’s cur- mation for class or said Beasley. “We need as much rently underused extracurricular ac- involvement as we can get. It is so portal (udportal. tivities. Groups may important for student involvement udayton.edu), Porch- be public or restricted, because we can work together to es will combine finan- with announcements, accomplish something great for an cial aid, human resources, message boards, photo al- entire nation in need. With man- student and finance applica- bums, calendar, chat and file power and voice, our ability to give tions in one easy to use data- sharing. will multiply and awareness will be base. Porches allows for the student raised, completing two of our main “Even as recently as last p a g e . to channel the layout of the portal goals.” year, students wouldn’t A user will to make it more suitable and or- The Center for Social Concern is know where to check course that along with add- have the option to modify ganized for the user. Faculty can also working hard to lend Haitians schedules and it would be ing to UD’s online pres- his or her page by organizing and access tools that will help them as much support as possible. They a hassle finding menus or ence. prioritizing important user func- communicate with students and created a Web site with informa- addresses,” said senior “Porches features an at- tions while minimizing channels collaborate across campus. Staff tion about the situation, prayers and Walker Foley, who ap- tractive new look that fits the of lesser importance. Informa- will have one location to access ways to donate to Haiti, according to pears in the Porches on- University’s branding guidelines tion specifically for the user will tools and databases to do their job. CSC director Nick Cardilino. There line commercial. “The and complements our Web pres- pop up and can be customized to Before second semester start- are also ways to get involved in ac- UD portal site was not ence with internal communica- further fit needs with information ed, 90 users began testing Porches tivism, such as writing a letter to up to par with what it tion,” said Jackson. regarding classes, activities and to work out the kinks to have the international organizations to can- The portal is an entry point clubs. portal ready to be introduced in cel all of Haiti’s debt in order to help for accessing information and Students will have the abil- phases starting in February. them recover. campus tools relevant to stu- ity to view grades and register “Porches will continue to grow Cardilino also said that the sec- dents, faculty and staff. This can for classes through the new por- and evolve; there will be more ond collections from all masses prove especially beneficial for tal, but new amenities won’t end content and functionality, all to on Jan. 17 were gathered for Haiti, promoting to incoming students. there. Sports and news updates provide tailored tools and com- which added up to be more than “It’s important that especially along with campus and personal munications that meet the needs $2,000. That money combined with new students have all the neces- announcements links will also be of our campus community,” Jack- donations collected by service clubs sary resources readily available provided on the page. son said. totals to over $3,000; half of which to them with just a click,” Foley The campus announcements To learn more about this Web explained. channel will display any campus site, sign onto porches.udayton. Not only will the information emergencies or school closings, edu. See Haiti , p. 3 weather TODAY Saturday sunday (Source: www.nws.noaa.gov) 36/26 30/17 28/15 NOW OFFERING GREEN STUDIES Saints or Colts? Whatever, just take me to Super Chance Chance Sunny. Minor in sustainability, environmental issues available PAGE 4 Bowl XLIV in warm, sunny Florida. of snow. of snow. 2 NEWS Flyer News •Friday, February 5, 2010 Flyer in France Flight delays turn into camaraderie, eases nerves

three times, first by a mechanical and sharply-dressed business on the ride and took the time to phabet actually do correlate with issue and later by snow closing woman melted as she talked to me show me on a map the best way the seat assignments on the train. the Philly airport. about her time with her daughter through the airport to make my Another helped lift my huge suit- After about hour four still sit- in France. My image of the gum- connection; a connection which case into the luggage compart- ting in the Dayton terminal, kind smacking, cell phone chattering I made with no trouble and the ment on the bullet train and yet is the last word I’d use to describe woman sitting behind me evolved flight to Paris went smoothly. another reassured me that yes, I the people I encountered. Every- was indeed about to get off at the REBECCA YOUNG, STAFF WRITER one was upset about missing con- right stop. nections or just being unable to But what made the biggest Everything seems to have get home. “In the time we had waited and shared our impression on me was the nap- changed since landing in France, Slowly some people left for ho- kin slipped to me by the business but my journey here demonstrat- tels or back to their homes while woman as I hurried off the plane ed that human capacity for kind- others, like me, continued to wait. stories we had brought out some of the in snowy Philadelphia. ness endures across cultures. As we entered into our fifth hour “In case you miss your flight The trip from Dayton, Ohio, together, people began to share or it gets canceled and you need to Angers, France is a long and their destinations and stories best in each other.” a place to stay,” she said as she somewhat difficult one in which with the now dwindling group. I handed me her address and phone I encountered the help and com- learned the young man sitting in number. “I know how I would feel passion of others in many un- front of me was a UD grad, trying Rebecca Young, if it were my daughter.” expected ways. Ironically, what to get home to his son in Rwanda. Staff writer Such a kindness was strik- should have been the simplest When we boarded the plan for ing but I don’t think its endemic part of the journey was actually the third and final time, five and to any one place. That said, life the most convoluted. a half hours after the scheduled into that of a dedicated fiancée In France I encountered more here is pretty different already so My route was Dayton to Phila- departure time, only nine of us who was trying to reach the man kind individuals who attempted, stay tuned for the truth about ba- delphia with a long layover in the were on the flight. In the time we she loved in the hospital. Even in French, of course, to explain guettes, myths about homesick- city and then onto Paris; but just had waited and shared our stories the stewardess whose big blonde to me among other things that the ness and my experience of what it getting out of Dayton proved to we had brought out some of the curls had slowly unfurled during Paris airport terminals are not really means to be lost in transla- be difficult. Over the course of best in each other. the stress of the day ended up sit- actually located in numerical or- tion! five hours my flight was delayed The ice of the sharp tempered ting and chatting with everyone der and that the letters of the al- NEWS 3 Flyer News •Friday, February 5, 2010 Bouncers key to Tim’s atmosphere ellie hillstrom a brotherhood of bouncers. Staff Writer They may just seem like tough guys waiting for someone to slip Bar on Brown Street serv- up, but believe it or not, bouncers ing walls, who’s the best Tim’s are real people too. Bouncer Scott bouncer of them all? “Scotty doesn’t know” Bradshaw, While different people have fa- age 32, looks at Tim’s as much vorite bouncers at Timothy’s Bar more than just a job. and Grill, each bouncer comes “Sometimes the hours are with their own story. In fact, tough,” Bradshaw said. “But many of these stories revolve we’re like a family at Tim’s; we’re around UD students who scurry all good friends.” through the door on any given The rotation among the bounc- day of the week. ers for checking IDs and taking Whether over 21 or underage, money generally changes every the weekend life at Tim’s starts night, but there is one man with the same way: the first bouncer long braids who you will always checks IDs and marks either an find waiting by the door: Tyson. “X” or the chosen number for the Tyson is a 27-year-old New night on bar goers’ hands. Next is York native, but is also a UD the $3 or $7 dollar exchange with alumnus. He has been a bouncer the next bouncer standing by the before, but now takes on the role door to pay for admittance. of being the guy who gets any- With a bouncing staff ranging thing done that needs to be. Al- from 20 to 30 bouncers with an av- though he takes his job seriously, erage of 10 working on a weekend Tyson recognizes that it’s the stu- night, the bouncers at Tim’s have dents that keep coming back who Bouncer Scott Bradshaw puts a wristband on an unbeatable system down that create the atmosphere to be what senior Park Lipp while Bill Pricci checks IDs at assures student safety and stu- it is at Tim’s. the door (above). Tim’s bartender Rob serves up some of Tim’s specialty drinks with UD dent fun. “It’s fun because the student’s seniors, which is one of the ways students and Although Tim’s is not affili- make it fun,” Tyson said. “When bouncers bond (right). MIKE MALLOY/STAFF ated with UD, there are several you follow the rules, there’s no PHOTOGRAPHER UD students that work as bounc- problems.” Pricci can’t seem to get enough ers to ensure the connection with On the surface to newcomers of Tim’s, especially consider- the students. who haven’t quite reached the ing he’s been coming here since UD sophomore Frank “San- “Tim’s rat” status, it might seem his days at UD. He doesn’t think chez” Chiodo is a bouncer at like it’s all business, but who said Tim’s has changed at all; it’s the Tim’s and got set up with his job you can’t mix business and plea- place at the end of the night where by co-worker, UD senior Nick sure? At least that’s what 31-year- you can always see the people you “Joker” Lannan. Between the old bouncer Bill Pricci thinks. He know. UD employees and the rest of the met and fell in love with fellow “Just like they say all roads staff, they all have learned to be a bartender, and now girlfriend, lead to Rome,” Pricci said. “In part of what they call themselves, Jess Nonnenman. Dayton, all roads lead to Tim’s.”

eyes open,” said Cardilino. There The following incidents were reported to haiti are many upcoming events in the the Department of Public Safety on Jan. (cont. from p. 1) works with SGA and CAB. 23- Jan. 31. This log was compiled by Flyer was sent to Catholic Relief Ser- According to both Beasley and News from actual police reports obtained Crime Log vices and half to Marianists in Cardilino, the most important from the Department of Public Safety. Haiti. Plus, 10 percent of all regu- thing is money and donations. Unlawful Entry/Burglary Criminal Damaging Criminal Damaging lar collections in January will be “What experts in relief are Jan. 23, 10:01 a.m. Jan. 31, 2:48 a.m. Jan. 31, 3:06 a.m. added to these funds. really calling for is cash,” said Officer A. Durian was Officer Little was dispatched Officer Pease was dispatched On Feb. 23, CSC is bringing in Cardilino. “We are looking for dispatched to a Chambers to Lawnview Apartments on to a Kiefaber Street residence, former Hollywood TV producer ways for students to volunteer in Street residence on the report a criminal damaging report. A where he met with a 21-year- Gerry Straub to speak at KU’s Boll Haiti. However, there are obsta- of a burglary. She met with two 23-year-old male UD student old male UD student who Theatre. Straub (who produced cles because they need specially- 21-year-old male UD students who was working the front stated that he saw someone shows such as “General Hospi- trained people such as physicians. who stated that sometime desk stated that at 1 a.m., damage the house’s front tal”) had a conversion experience The best way to help now is by giv- between 2 and 3 a.m. that a white male entered the porch railings. The student over 10 years ago when he was in ing money for needed supplies.” morning, someone had stolen main entrance of the building stated that at about 2:50 a.m. Assisi and has been working on a Students who are interested in an Xbox, a Wii, two video and proceeded to the north he saw an unidentified male documentary in Haiti since De- giving their support should e-mail games and a LCD television stairwell. He opened the kick out pieces of the front cember. After the earthquake, he SGA members Courtney Beasley from their living room. The front door to the stairwell hard porch, and then ran down returned to Haiti to help with the ([email protected]) or Ismael door had been left unlocked for enough to cause a hole in the Frericks Way with another male relief effort and has been working Ruiz ([email protected]. a roommate who did not have wall. Facilities Maintenance and into a house. There are on the documentary since. Dur- edu) in order to be added to the e- a key and there was no forced responded to repair the no known other witnesses or ing this speech he will include mail list; or check the CSC Haiti entry. The stolen merchandise damage, and the identity of the suspects at this time. clips and footage from his trip. Web site (http://www.udayton. is valued at over $1,000. suspect is unknown. Students who are looking to edu/ministry/csc/Haiti.php). get involved should “keep their 4 NEWS Flyer News •Friday, February 5, 2010 UDRI receives money for aerospace hub Erin gahimer land said. “We always knew the well-known, research based in- Staff Writer amount the state was contemplat- stitutions, including UDRI and ing was about $250,000.” the Wright Patterson Air Force On Jan. 29, the University of With this new funding, the Base, which specialize in aero- Dayton Research Institute re- primary allocation will go to- space, sensor technologies and ceived $250,000 from Gov. Ted ward hiring a hub director to get advanced materials. These ad- Strickland and the state of Ohio the program off the ground. This vancements will then help to to help launch the state’s newly money will cover the salary, ad- create an environment that will designated Aerospace Hub for In- ministrative teams and travel ex- ultimately attract tomorrow’s en- novation and Opportunity. penses that are incurred with the trepreneurs and innovators. As a member of the Dayton development of such a position. Leland believes that Dayton’s area’s five part coalition, UDRI Once this position is filled, the designation clearly illustrates will act as the hub’s lead partner director will begin coordinating the significance of the region’s organization. This recent fund- the research efforts that focus rich history of collaboration and ing is based within the state’s specifically on industry develop- innovation, as well as the reputa- new hub program whose goal is to ment in Dayton. tion of UD and UDRI in research foster technological innovation This award from the state efforts. and opportunity, as well as spur comes within the larger context “That the University of Dayton economic development across the of the Ohio Department of Devel- and its research institute were se- state. opment’s recent economic growth lected to lead the Aerospace Hub Funding did not come as a sur- strategy, the Ohio Hub of Innova- speaks volumes about our reputa- prise to the university’s top of- tion and Opportunity, which aims tion in aerospace and materials ficials. John Leland, director of to underscore the specialized in- research and development, and UDRI, said that the institute has dustries and economies of vari- the confidence the state has in us been in talks with the state since ous Ohio regions. In September, and our partners to build on our 2008 regarding the state’s new the Dayton area was designated region’s assets to create a mag- hub concept. the Aerospace Hub because of its Ohio Governor Ted Strickland announced Jan. 29 that he and the state will grant UDRI $250,000 to netic and inspiring environment PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY UD MEDIA RELATIONS “The governor gave us the rich history in aviation and its help develop Dayton’s Aerospace Hub. that will be a hothouse for creat- designation [in September] and continued commitment to avia- edges UDRI’s past successes in velopment. ing and growing aerospace indus- the check was a follow up from tion innovation and technology. aerospace-related research and The Dayton Hub will be able try,” Leland said. getting that designation,” Le- This designation also acknowl- technology-based economic de- to capitalize on the region’s NEW MINOR CONNECTS friday FEB. saturday CAREERS, GREEN ISSUES all you can eat spaghetti several students who think a SEE a minor in SEE would be a helpful dinner megan harrell 6 Staff Writer minor will be a beneficial addition addition to her major in education. Save your appetite for the Spring to their own degree. “I am going to teach science so BreakOut fundraiser of an All-You- Starting this semester, UD is The new minor will fulfill gen- learning about the environment Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner (spaghetti, offering students a new minor in eral education requirements and and saving energy would be help- rolls, cookies) at McGinnis Center from sustainability. consist of 18 credit hours. All stu- ful to model my students,” she 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. They will be taking This minor will help students dents must take the introductory said. Flyer Express and tickets are only $5. become aware of how the environ- course, SEE 250. Students will Kaitlyn Zimmerer, another There will be a silent auction, as well. ment and sustainability issues choose two or three classes from junior with a major in education, International Festival connect with their futures. a set of four core SEE courses. believes a minor in SEE will help Enjoy international foods, cultural “There is a growing awareness Students will then choose two or open up her students’ eyes to envi- booths and entertainment in KU Ball- across society that we must learn three depth courses. ronmental issues in the world. room from 6 to 9 p.m. how to use our resources more A minor in sustainability can “I could use information I learn prudently and at its heart, living benefit students of any major. about sustainability and the envi- sunday sustainability means preserving Many students are unsure of ex- ronment to further my students’ feb. superbowl party resources and quality of life for actly what career they want to awareness on particular issues,” KU, VWK, Marycrest and the Empo- those who come after us,” Robert pursue in the future, but sustain- she said. 7 rium are giving away over $4,000 in Brecha, physics professor and ini- ability, energy and environmen- With the ever changing infra- prizes during the Super Bowl. Stu- tiative coordinator of sustainabil- tal issues are going to continue to structure and climate changes, dents can get free refills, free snacks ity, energy and the environment grow in importance. it is even more important now to and prizes from 4 to 10 p.m. said. “We hope through the minor “I was just in Washington, D.C., prepare students to the changes to introduce students to many of with a group of scientists to talk to occurring in our world, according feb. tuesday the complex issues that feed into policy makers,” Brecha said. “One to Brecha. meet the baseball team the idea of sustainability.” of our hosts who organized the vis- “Learning how to think about The UD baseball cookout is tonight UD decided to offer the new it has a degree in communication, complex, interdisciplinary prob- 9 at 8 p.m. in the Frericks Center gym. sustainability minor due to the but had decided that she wanted to lems, often in classes with mul- Head on over to meet the players. large number of faculty members work on environmental issues; a tiple instructors, is an approach who are partaking in research minor like SEE would have been a to problem solving that is closer to and interested in teaching areas perfect way for her to get a strong what students may find in the real related to sustainability. It has background for her future work.” world,” Brecha said. been recognized that there are Junior Tatum Printy believes NEWS 5 Flyer News •Friday, February 5, 2010

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Students engage in Wacky Wednesday’s events, including a free photo booth in KU main lobby. MIKE MALLOY/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Solutions and Previous Puzzles on www.flyernews.com Student passes out in church, wakes up to police

anna beyerle alarm had been set off. They dis- Upon waking up, the student Assistant News Editor covered the 20-year-old male UD was charged with criminal dam- undergraduate just after 3 a.m., aging and underage consump- Correction As many UD students were according to a Dayton Daily News tion. He told the police that he tucking themselves into bed after article. believed he was asleep in his In Flyer News Issue 27’s article “Spike’s a long night in the Ghetto during The police report stated that Marianist Hall dorm room. NEW MINOR CONNECTS the early morning hours of Satur- they discovered that glass panels According to the article, the Tim’s night canceled due to new event day, Jan. 30, one student was not. on the front door of the church Dayton Police then returned the Instead, he was passed out inside had been broken and smelled cig- student to his dorm room and policies,” Bill Ruffner’s name was CAREERS, GREEN ISSUES a local church. arette smoke once they entered gave him a summons to appear in Dayton Police were dispatched the building. They then found court. misspelled. to South Park Methodist Church, the student asleep in the foyer of The student will also be located across from campus at the church, where he appeared to charged through the university, the corner of Brown Street and have urinated, according to the according to Bruce Burt, the ex- Stonemill Road, after the burglar DDN article. ecutive director of Public Safety.

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work it: Join the participants of Dayton Playhouse Pres- band Announcement Party: Interactive Artwork by ArtStreet’s Runway Challenge for ents “Urinetown: the Musi- The Charity Concert Committee Joseph Daun is on display now the fashion show finale 9 to 11 p.m. cal” now through Feb. 22. Don’t will announce the band that will through March 11 in the Rike tomorrow in Art Street Studio D. miss this play about a city where all play at UD Arena on April 18 today Center Gallery. A reception will be local and global Models will show off designs made of the toilets are controlled by an between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in held 5 to 7 p.m. tonight at the gal- out of new and reusable clothing evil corporation that has no concern Humanities Plaza. The proceeds lery. Daun’s artwork deals with the arts and events from Clothes that Work. There will for the public. Tickets are $15 for from this benefit concert will go to- themes of functionality and asking also be a panini giveaway. Come adults and $10 for students. For ward Relay for Life. Last year, CCC questions. His artwork only func- see the fashion, and vote for the ticket prices and times, call (937) brought Guster to campus. To learn tions when people interact with it. best. To learn more call the Art- 424-8477 or go to daytonplay- more, go to http://www.udayton. For times, call Todd Hall, gallery Street office at (937) 229-5101. house.org edu/studev/studentlifeandku/ccc/. coordinator, at (937) 229-3261. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 7 Flyer News •Friday, February 5, 2010 SUPER BOLL FRIDAY Smile Empty Soul Danielsen, bassist Ryan Martin, Tickets for tonight’s perfor- “I make a promise to everyone vince ziols matt croghan Assistant A&E Editor and drummer Jake Kilmer, who Staff Writer mance are $1. Doors open at 6:30 I invite to the show that we will p.m. Kelly Fine and the Tech- make them laugh or their mon- joined in 2006. SES added a second nicolor Band will perform at 6:40 ey back,” Kauffman said. “And The band Smile Empty Soul guitarist for its album “Vulture,” UD’s improvisation team, On p.m. we’ve never let anyone down.” has entered a new era of rock. but quickly went back to a three- The Fly, will present its biggest After dealing with setbacks, in- man show. show of the year from 7 to 8:30 cluding firing its manager and not “We wanted the ambience and p.m. tonight in KU’s Boll Theatre. being able to release its second vibe that you could get by adding Proceeds from this event, ti- CD due to controversial lyrics, the a second guitarist, but as soon tled, “Super Boll Friday,” will go group has broken through with as you add that second person, toward UD’s Relay for Life. In the past, OTF has also supported a the release of its third album, you’ve got to add their personali- local homeless shelter called The “Consciousness.” ty, too, and it just never felt right,” Other Place. The new CD is SES’s first re- Danielsen said in the band’s biog- OTF usually performs in Sears lease that is part of a new part- raphy by Paul Gargano. “Being a Recital Hall to sold out crowds of nership between the F.O.F Label three piece is what works for us; around 220 people, according to Group and EMI Music. it’s where we really feel the chem- senior Mike Kauffman, an OTF The Los Angeles-based band istry.” member and publicity chair. has been performing since its de- After the end of this tour, SES The team’s performances are but in 2003. will take a short break and then inspired by “Whose Line is it “We played everything from continue touring in March. Anyway?” and “Saturday Night the tiniest little 200-seat crappy There are also talks of a sum- Live,” he said. Each show has a comedic bars to 200,000-seat arenas,” said mer tour, but that is still in its theme related to what is going on Sean Danielsen, the guitarist and planning stages, Danielsen said. in the news or on campus, Kauff- singer. “We’ve done all of the “[Students] should come if man said. Past shows have been House of Blues, all the famous they’re into real rock music,” centered around the electricity Hollywood clubs, done bigger ven- Danielsen said. “It’s a great rock blackout on campus last year, as ues for bigger bands and big radio show. The other bands are great, well as the swine flu outbreak. concerts.” and we put our heart and soul into Each team member will impro- Now SES has its sights set every song and every show.” vise and perform skits written on Dayton to finish its tour that To hear SES’s music, go to before tonight’s performance. started on Dec. 1, 2009. http://www.myspace.com/smil- Senior Pete Drouhard, an OTF The band will play at Mc- eemptysoulmusic. member, said that big shows like “Super Boll Friday” are exciting. Guffy’s House of Rock tonight at Advance tickets for tonight’s Boll Theatre is one of the larg- 9 p.m. along with Burn Halo, The show can be purchased at mc- est venues at which OTF can per- On The Fly members Fred Cox, Brittany Demmitt and Paul Azzi practice improvising Tuesday. Last Vegas and Frequency 54. guffys.net for $12 or at the door for form, which will make it a high They will join the rest of their team tonight in Boll Theatre for OTF’s biggest show of the year. Doors will open at 7 p.m. $15. Audience members must be 18 energy show, he said. laura mack/ photography editor The three-man band consists of years or older. student bands join forces for jazz performance

Frank Stanko brings a high level of artistry to with arrangements in the style eager to share their music with “They’ll hear good jazz played Staff Writer the performances.” of American jazz musician Count the public,” Leslie said. at different levels,” he said. Leslie, in his second year di- Basie, as well as a “funk number” And what does Morris think This concert is free and open to Louis Armstrong once said that recting the University Jazz Band, and some blues pieces, Morris audiences will get out of the con- the public. For more information, if you have to ask what makes jazz is no stranger to the campus music said. cert? call (937) 229-3936. so special, you’ll never know the scene. Morris said exploration of dif- answer. He is the assistant director of ferent musical genres is important The University of Dayton com- the marching band and the Java- to him. munity will get a taste of jazz this nese Gamelan Ensemble and the “We try to mix up the style of weekend and can decide for itself director of UD’s percussion en- music we play to get students com- what makes it so special. semble. fortable with improvisations, as The University Jazz Band and He also teaches percussion and they should be [when they play the Flyer Jazz Lab Band will play drum set lessons at UD. jazz],” Morris said. at 3 p.m. Sunday at Boll Theatre in “My official title is artist-in- Leslie and Morris have both KU. residence,” Leslie said. played at many venues. Leslie has The University Jazz Band, con- The Flyer Jazz Lab Band, di- played at Gilly’s Jazz and Victoria ducted by Professor James Leslie, rected by Dr. Willie Morris, III, Theatre in Dayton, The Jazz Fac- will play music by artists includ- will also perform. The band was tory in Louisville, Ky., and even as ing Thelonious Monk and Miles formed three years ago because of far away as Belgium. Morris has Davis. student interest, Morris said. performed at Pacchia’s Jazz Room Leslie said he is enthusiastic “We had two full bands at the and Gilly’s in Dayton, as well as about the concert. time (the Dayton Jazz Ensemble other locations. “This year’s band is very good,” and the University Jazz Band), and This adaptability is matched by Leslie said. “The students are more students wanted to join, and both of the directors’ bands, which playing very well, and it is a plea- we were already full, so we had to have played in the KU Ballroom, sure to direct them. Many of them form another band,” Morris said. KU Pub and Boll Theatre. The Flyer Jazz Lab Band practices Monday afternoon. The group will join the University Jazz are talented improvisers, which The Lab Band will play music “The [University Jazz Band] is Band for a performance Sunday in Boll Theatre. jared Szechy/Staff photographer 8 OPINIONS Flyer News •Friday, February 5, 2010

“Without a newspaper to be the heart and soul of a community, the community loses its way.” forum William Dean Singleton, chief executive officer, MediaNews Group, 2000 fneditorial Discussion: philanthropy: Super Bowl commerical serves as reminder that abortion continues to be problem event for years, and from my back- history of how Tebow’s mother chose news stories still important even when not on front page ground, it is a very curious action to to not have an abortion despite a se- The earthquake in Haiti struck almost one month ago, but al- describe. rious disease she contracted during ready the story is fading from the news. In west Akron at Firestone High pregnancy, Jenkins commended the In our fast-paced, news-filled world, stories come and go every School, one of the most liberal por- former Heisman Trophy winner for day. It is important to remember, though, that just because a story is tions of the state of Ohio, there were his actions. no longer making headlines, it does not mean it isn’t relevant. hardly any pro-life sentiments ut- In the article, Jenkins illustrates the jacob rosen sophomore The restructuring of Haiti has not even begun, but already we tered in public. The concept of being difference between arguing against have moved on. It was devastating to hear about, but we felt sympa- Everyone’s favorite college foot- pro-choice was almost a constant be- the content and the action, “Let me be thy and watched television specials to benefit the cause, and now we ball sweetheart, Tim Tebow, will be tween all of my classmates, teachers clear again: I couldn’t disagree with feel like we have done our part. appearing in a commercial on Super and local neighbors. Tebow more,” she said. “It’s my own False. Bowl Sunday with the theme “Cel- Thus, in trying to describe to my belief that the state has no business As we keep out of the cold in our safe homes, we need to remember ebrate Family, Celebrate Life.” Spon- family and friends from back home putting its hand under skirts. But I that there are those in Haiti who aren’t so lucky. Yes, this is an image sored by the pro-life organization that I knew many people attending don’t care that we differ.” that is drilled into our mentality during every crisis, but that doesn’t Focus on the Family, the 30-second ad March for Life, it was just an odd phe- When you are sitting down next make it any less relevant. has sparked increased debate on the nomenon. My views on the subject to your television Sunday evening The point is to keep working to help others. It’s true, the best connection between sports, politics, fall straight in the middle of the de- watching Tim Tebow talk about the thing you can do is raise money and raise awareness. religion and abortion. bate and include a much more func- importance of choosing life, think We know that we are all college students and we don’t have a lot This is why, almost one year to the tional take on the future of abortion about what we all can do to make of money to spare, but as cliché as it sounds, every little bit helps. date of my most recent abortion ar- in the United States. abortions go away. Divisive argu- And even if you don’t have a little bit to spare, there are other ticle in Flyer News, and I am bringing Do I fundamentally believe that ments combating the other side are ways to get involved. If you can’t donate your money, donate your back the debate to the forefront. abortions are a bad thing? Absolute- not the solution for making abortions time. There are others that do have cash to donate, so get involved in Abortion is a very tricky subject. ly, I do. Do I think that the govern- go down in this country, and the only getting the word out that this crisis is anything but over. One of the most divisive in America’s ment of our nation should provide functional way to do so is to find a As time passes, as with any other topic, news outlets will find new politics today, it remains in the news alternative options to abortions for middle ground for both parties. things to talk about. We forget the images we’ve seen and our con- year in and year out because a wide all people? For sure, that could al- Put your religious views aside and cious lets go of the horror. Don’t let that happen to you. range of news stories such as the one ways be helpful. In the end, do I be- think about what we all can do now. I When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, the story made head- including Tim Tebow. For example, lieve that abortions should be illegal do not believe a single person in this lines for months, but even with this devastation right here in the many of my friends on my wing at in this country? No way at all, as such country wants the number of abor- U.S., we slowly forgot. Don’t make the same mistake with Haiti. It VWK traveled to Washington, D.C., a divisive ruling would move such tions to increase, and that is what is estimated that 200,000 people died as a result of the monstrous two weeks ago for March for Life. operations underground in an unsafe this argument really is. The debate earthquake, so don’t forget those that lost their lives, but even more The rally near the Capitol is an an- environment. between pro-life and pro-choice be- importantly, those that are left with nothing. nual event where hundreds of thou- In response to the Tebow adver- comes unrealistic, as the only thing When dealing with Haiti, just realize that occasionally there are sands of Americans rally to provide tisement, Sally Jenkins of the Wash- that matters for both sides is to just more important things than Dayton vs. Xavier or the Super Bowl. “the vital information needed to take ington Post admitted her pro-choice find ways to bring the number of People are the most important. the pro-life message to Washington sentiments but declared his actions abortions down. and throughout the nation.” Some are a positive sign for role models in of my friends have been going to this the sporting industry. Recalling the fnstaff 2009-2010 Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Cano 229-3892 Art Director Claire Wiegand Word on the street... Managing Editor Ryan Kozelka Assistant Art Director Kelly Morris

News Editor Stephanie Vermillion 229-3226 Chief News Writer Sara Dorn Were you happy that the groundhog saw his shadow?

Assistant News Editors Anna Beyerle and Chief A & E Writer Sara Green Meagan Marion Chief Sports Writer Jacob Rosen Arts & Entertainment Editor Jacqui Boyle Chief Propeller Writer Randi Sheshull 229-3890 Senior Sports Writer Daniel Vohden Assistant A & E Editor Vince Ziols Business Manager Kirstie Snyder Opinions Editor Maggie Malach 229-3878 Advertising Manager Sports Editor Nate Waggenspack 229-3891 Lauren Lecklider 229-3813 Assistant Sports Editor John Bedell Assistant Advertising Manager Kelly Tobias and “No, I’m sick of the “No, it’s a stupid holiday.” “I haven’t decided yet.” Propeller Editor Alexis Buhelos Alicia Goettemoeller cold weather.” Copy Editors Meghann Heft & Lindsey DiTirro Web Editor Jonathon Reinhart Photography Editor Laura Mack Assistant Web Editor Justin Reinhart bridget brady, sophomore Steve Zubritzky, junior Emily mills, sophomore Assistant Photography Editor Leah Winnike Circulation Manager Caitlin McGlynn communication education theater OPINIONS 9 Flyer News •Friday, February 5, 2010 letters to the editor Difficulty finding sense in ‘lost’ phenomenon is why it’s about as addictive as crack. three plot lines. “Lost,” however, is a Daytona lottery thinks fifth-years are frosh No, scratch that. Crack addicts could bit of a princess and insists upon be- We, the fifth-year students at UD, drafting the lottery’s terms. give up their habit faster than “Lost” ginning millions of plots and does not don’t have it as good as it’s made out Heaven forbid if Ms. Schnering viewers could turn away from the seem to have any intentions of ever to be. Think about: not only did a played the Marianist philosophy tube. ending any of them. majority of our friends graduate last card in her reasoning with us. Wait, In my humble opinion, there are If “Lost” fails to meet these crite- year, we have to shell out an extra she did. a few key components that make a rion, then I don’t understand why $30,000-plus for tuition and board, “Also, as a Marianist institution maggie malach opinions editor quality TV show. people are freaking out over it. but now, when it comes to the Day- we do not believe in singling out one First, you need some good looking My roommates have been talking ton to Daytona lottery, we’re consid- class of students and therefore we The pandemic has finally hit. people. I guess “Lost” has some righ- about nothing but “Lost” for the past ered freshmen. do our best to give everyone a fair Now you can definitely argue that teous hotties, but they are covered in two weeks. It’s another season — just Inconceivable? This fifth-year chance at the first hotel,” one of her it has been a long time coming. All of dirt a decent part of the show. Also, because the series is ending doesn’t thought so. After corresponding e-mails reads. the signs were there: delirium, psy- isn’t there an ex-hobbit on the show? mean that all the loose ends will come with D2D trip coordinator, Maggie Now by “everyone,” surely she in- chosis, anxiety. “ Schnering, this undergraduate stu- cludes freshmen and sophomores, What scares me the most is that “Crack addicts could give up their habit faster dent (note “undergraduate”) learned whom, the last time this undergrad- there is no cure, no stopping it. I fear the reason his group drew the fourth uate checked, were mostly under 21. it will only continue to spread until than ‘Lost’ viewers could turn away from the hotel in the lottery is because the Logically, by the committee’s stan- the world population has been con- tube.” fifth-years who make up his group dard of logic, it makes sense to put taminated. were ranked as freshmen, according these underage people at the epi- Of course, I am talking about the to the poorly communicated terms center of a weeklong binge drinking phenomenon that is “Lost.” maggie malach, junior of the lottery. festival. Very Marianist of you, Ms. I can respect a TV show like this. I mean, that’s cool and all, just a little together. Lo and behold, in an e-mail recent- Schnering! Decent actors, a stunning location, obscure. One of my roommates who shall ly received from Ms. Schnering, she Oh, but Ms. Schnering assured lots of eye candy. Second, a TV show worth watch- remain anonymous (Anna Beyerle) wrote that as trip coordinator, “It us, however, that the “Ocean Shore But the fans? Ohhhhhhhh, the fans. ing should be relevant. People want even made her Facebook status, is my job to try to appease not only hotel (the fourth hotel) is actually Where to start? The insane count- to be able to relate to the actors on the “Sung to the tune of ‘Shots’: LOST the majority of the student body, one of the nicer hotels in Daytona downs? The obsessive Facebook pho- show. A plane crash on a stunning LOST LOST LOST LOST LOST but also what the administration Beach.” I’ll be sure to look for her tos? The conspiracies? tropical island. A group of people LOST LOST LOST LOST LOST views as the traditional student.” there and the rest of the D2D com- When it comes to loving a TV show, known as “The Others.” A hobbit LOST LOST LOST. EVERYBODY.” Schnering continues, writing “the mittee lounging on deck chairs in “Lost” fans take it too far. running rampant in the surf. Needless to say, I’m glad this is the traditional student, according to the their VIP section. I am the first to admit that I follow Yes, all extremely relatable. last season. administration, is still seen as only No wait, they’ll be at the first hotel, TV shows as well. Love me “The Of- The third element in a quality TV staying for four years.” the Plaza Ocean Club. But hey, they fice” every Thursday night at 9 p.m. show is plot. Let’s think; the administration, if deserve it. All that hard work and But I certainly don’t wig out over it. Ohhhh, plot. the writer of this letter understands seniority has to pay off somewhere, The thing I don’t get about “Lost” Most shows do well with two or correctly, is the same organization right? that organizes the housing lottery and class registration – both of Brendan Corboy Newest minor offered at UD: which give priority to upperclass- man undergraduates. Perhaps the senior committee failed to realize this when accounting/economics Sustainability Administration favors certain students One characteristic of UD that stood My invite to join the Chapel Reno- out to me from day one was how the vation Advisory Board and my posi- Minors that will be offered in the near future: administration valued student input tion co-directing another program at all levels of the decision making were based on connections, not an process. Over my four years I have application. While I am grateful for learned to attribute this to the Mari- the opportunities I have been given as Community anist charism, particularly its em- a “favorite,” I am disappointed with phasis on inclusivity. how I got them. I now have become disillusioned This is not a reflection on the cur- with what I held as the best attribute rent student leaders, but on those Marianist Tradition of my beloved UD. who are in charge of their selection. On the surface it appears that the I wonder what advances could be administration does a great job in- made with the untapped potential of cluding students in important deci- other students. Men’s Basketball sions. For example, students cur- Some positions are filled by an ap- ryan kozelka Senior rently sit on the Chapel Renovation plication process, such as President’s Committee, the Rector’s Council and Emissaries, but this is not the trend. ONLINE POLL various selection committees. Unless the administration’s version An examination of the students of “big brother” into students’ capa- who hold these positions reveals that bilities is well hidden, many students Yes 44% Are you going to Daytona? What are you doing the leadership positions are held by are prevented from life-changing the same few students who represent leadership opportunities. a small segment of the student popu- If the administration is going to in- No 56% on Valentine’s Day? lation. Casual conversation among still Marianist values in students, it the student body classifies these stu- needs to lead by example, or change dents as the administration’s “favor- what they claim to be UD’s values. I ites.” challenge the administration to re- At first you might think that this evaluate its method of incorporating ourpolicy elite group of students is more quali- students into leadership roles and Flyer News is the student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton. It works to serve the campus fied, but the way in which they ac- students to demand a fair voice. community and offers a forum for opinion. The university makes no representations or warranties quire these roles is troubling. Rarely regarding products or services advertised in Flyer News. Flyer News reserves the right to edit or is there an application for these Mike Sievers positions. The committees often ap- reject all copy. Flyer News does not necessarily uphold or advocate the opinions in the columns, proach specific students and invite senior letters or cartoons appearing in the opinion pages. Send 50 to 350-word letters to the editor at: them to take a position. Education [email protected]. Submissions must include name, major, year and phone number. 10 SPORTS Flyer News •Friday, February 5, 2010 Outdoors Seniors get adventurous with trip down Great Miami UD students rafting down river before Xavier game; will meet up with Red Scare jacob rosen since their sophomore year and about the timing of the debut for when people are walking across The weather will be “probably Chief Sports Writer they created a Facebook group for rafting down the river. the bridge with Red Scare. They cold,” Plucis said with little con- their new movement. As of Tues- In their quest of rafting the also intend to meet up with friends cern on his face. “I don’t think the The traditions of Red Out Week day evening, they had sent out 257 Great Miami, the two started by at the Marriott Hotel across the river will be frozen, but it certain- make the Dayton-Xavier rivalry invitations to the group and 33 contacting individuals in charge street within 20 minutes, change ly won’t be warm for sure.” one of the best in sports. Two cur- into dry clothes and head over to Another obstacle to tackle rent UD seniors are trying to add the game in plenty of time. was registering the watercraft. a great new component to that an- The two recently bought an Anyone who wants to ride a boat nual tradition. “We originally thought about swimming. inflatable raft with paddles from or raft down the river must have These adventurous room- Target, but have some back-up the craft registered, which was a mates are physically enacting In the end however, we decided boating strategies for their method of source of worry for a bit. Red Scare’s 2009 slogan: “Bridge transportation. They said they However, the registration pro- Out ... So We’ll Swim!” While not would be a better idea.” possibly have a paddleboat that cess was not long or complicated, exactly swimming, they are plan- could work instead. much to the students’ relief. ning to row down the Great Miami K yle Steinnagel Plucis said he and Steinnagel So it appears to be on. Red River while hundreds of Dayton Senior have had the idea for months, and Scare members should keep an students walk across the Stewart now they are finally doing some- eye out for the seniors as they Bridge to the noon contest. thing about it. Since he has a co- take the ride underneath the “We originally thought about op this year, Plucis sits in his own bridge Saturday morning and at- swimming,” Kyle Steinnagel, a people confirmed their interest in of the city about the location of group for the UD men’s basketball tempt to avoid “sinking or crash- senior management information the event. dams and the feasibility of such games and is excited about attend- ing into something,” as the Face- systems major, said about the “The reason for the Xavier an attempt. They searched for this ing Saturday’s showdown. book group states. concept. “In the end however, we game is that people will be walk- information on the Web and as of When asked about the weather decided boating would be a better ing there right above us and Tuesday, were in the process of fi- for Saturday’s daring adventure, idea.” across the river,” Plucis, a man- nalizing their strategy. the friends did not seem worried Kyle and fellow senior Robert agement information systems The plan is to start their jour- about the possible effects of Moth- Plucis have been living together and operations double major said ney down the river by 11 a.m., er Nature on the river. SPORTS 11 Flyer News •Friday, February 5, 2010 schedule Rivalry of I-75 at UD Men’s Basketball Saturday, Feb. 6 vs. Xavier Dayton-Xavier preparing for another classic matchup noon UD Arena brendan hader Women’s Basketball Staff Writer Sunday, Feb. 7 vs. Saint Louis It’s the same as any other game. 2 p.m. How many times have play- ers and coaches used this line as Men’s Tennis their answer when asked about a big rivalry game? This response is Saturday, Feb. 6 vs. common even though fans and the Kennesaw State 3 p.m. media think the game means more, Tuesday, Feb. 9 vs. Butler and honestly, know the game 1 p.m. means more. Teams do a good job Friday, Feb. 12 at E. Kentucky of minimizing the importance, but it is usually evident that it’s more 5 p.m. than just another game. “With it being a rivalry game Women’s Tennis and people having a little more Saturday, Feb. 6 at Kennesaw edge on the court, there’s a little State more to it,” senior center Kurt Friday, Feb. 12 at Robert Huelsman said. “You like to think you play the same for all games Morris and not any harder for these rival- ries, but subconsciously there just inside the seems to be a little something ex- tra involved.” NUMBERS The anticipation is growing for Saturday’s noon matchup between conference foes and rivals Dayton 2007 and Xavier. For the Dayton seniors, The men’s basketball team this weekend’s showdown could be will try to avoid losing their last chance to beat Xavier un- less they should meet postseason. back-to-back home games “This game means a lot,” Huels- for the first time since 2007 man said. “Last year we beat them when Xavier comes to UD on our home court and I had never Arena for a noon tip off. beaten them until that point. We The Flyers lost to UMass would love to do it again.” 77-69 on Feb. 18, 2007 UD traveled to the Cintas Cen- ter to play Xavier in January and and then to Xavier 75-67 fell to the Musketeers 78-74. It was on Feb. 24. the first of three losses in four games for Dayton. The Flyers re- bounded with a 75-58 win at St. 2,733 Bonaventure last Saturday giving The attendance at the them a victory as they headed into women’s basketball game their full week of preparation for Wednesday morning at the Xavier. team’s “Math Day.” The The sting from this season’s crowd was made up of earlier loss at Xavier still sticks mostly students from the with the Flyer Faithful, and the One of the signature plays in the Flyers’ 78-74 loss to Xavier Jan. 16th was Kurt Huelsman’s fast break dunk. UD fans are hoping for players haven’t forgotten about it, more of the same from Huelsman, who has averaged 9.5 points and 7.5 rebounds the last two games. ryan kozelka/managing EDITOR Miami Valley. The Flyers either. reach the NCAA Tournament, es- won their seventh straight “We came so close in Cincinna- pecially for UD. The game is ex- 2/6 home game Wednesday ti,” Huelsman said. “Going down pected to be physical and could get Noon with a 70-55 win over there and losing by four points testy. The two teams had plenty of vs xavier Charlotte. was heartbreaking. We played well words for each other before and . and played hard but didn’t get the during January’s matchup, and 15-6 (7-1 A-10) win.” the same kind of intensity is ex- 2 The Flyers enter this weekend’s pected this weekend. Atlantic 10 showdown with a 15-6 record, good “I definitely think this game The men’s basketball team Jordan Crawford 6’4’’ guard 19.2 ppg will play two teams from for 4-3 in the Atlantic 10. Xavier usually has a little more edge to went into their game against Mas- it and guys get a little more physi- the Big East next sea- Brett Radford isn’t actually sachusetts Wednesday with a re- cal,” Huelsman said. “I have a feel- son. Dayton announced good, he just hits threes cord of 15-6 but stood alone at first ing it’s going to be a great game Wednesday they will play place in the A-10 with a 7-1 mark. and a great atmosphere at UD Cincinnati and Seton Hall The game has significant con- Arena.” “No way UD loses two in a row at UD Arena.” in 2010-11. ference implications and could Same as all the others? Don’t play a role in each team’s goal to count on it. 12 SPORTS Flyer News •Friday, February 5, 2010 Men’s Basketball

Differences abound between Xavier, Dayton Rivalry game certain to be unlike any other

doug tifft center Jason Love on Wright, a mismatch nate waggenspack their 30-year drought at the Cintas Center I Xavier Newswire Sports Editor Sports Editor whether you measure athleticism laterally or can remember. That only made it more dev- “Xavier! Dayton! Live on ESPN!” vertically. And with Musketeer small forward This Saturday, the pride of UD will take astating. The phrase might not make too many chan- Dante Jackson reverting to his point guard on its most despised enemy, the Xavier Mus- It was no secret the players felt the same nel-flippers pause in the Barcalounger, but for rebounding skill—i.e. none—it is possible for keteers, at UD Arena. way. After the loss I went to do interviews the folks of southwest Ohio, this is about as big Chris Johnson and the Flyers to dominate the The players will tell you it is just another in a silent locker room. The players hit the as it gets in college basketball rivalries—espe- glass like they did in the first matchup, when game. It’s just another contest to get pre- showers as quickly as possible and did not cially now that the convicts in Clifton can’t get Johnson grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. pared for like any other. The head coach will want to talk, in stark contrast to the boister- their act together to make an NCAA Tourna- But differences in this rivalry extend far be- tell you it is a big game, but just because both ous group I’ve become accustomed to after ment since 2005. yond personnel. teams are so good. wins at UD Arena. Now that the Atlantic 10 has stopped follow- Even the shape of the respective arenas are Don’t buy into that. The players can say I was able to do an interview with Marcus ing the rules of arithmetic and expanded to 14 divergent, with the Cintas Center standing as a what they want. Actions speak louder than Johnson, the senior who has played signifi- teams, allowing defined tiers to develop within giant concrete cube on the edge of campus while words, and these guys screamed “We don’t cant minutes in all four of his team’s losses the conference, Xavier-Dayton has come to the concave monstrosity of UD Arena relegates like you and we want to destroy you,” in Jan- at the Cintas Center. After finishing our talk, mean a battle for the top of the conference more all but about 4,000 seats in the arena to the nose- uary at the Cintas Center when they didn’t Johnson stayed in his seat, head down, and often than not. bleed section. give a second thought to shaking hands with stared at the floor for the next several min- In many ways the two sides are the same. If you ask a Xavier fan, there is plenty more their opponents. utes. It’s only natural for a competitor to be They draw from the same talent pool, play in that separates these teams. If this were just another game, it wouldn’t taking a loss hard, but Johnson wouldn’t the two largest arenas in the A-10, are the only “Our arena is an NBA arena,” a blue-clad be a sellout at UD Arena. The students have been like this if it were “just another two teams in the conference—save Temple in a alumnus seated in section 119 said Sunday af- wouldn’t be marching to the arena instead of game.” That’s not how anyone was after good year—that legitimately expect to make the ternoon. “That arena up in Dayton is outdated riding in buses. You wouldn’t have to sit in Rhode Island. NCAA Tournament every year, and field invites and ugly.” traffic for half an hour just to get from cam- So Dayton has not quite lived up to expec- for non-conference games against something There is that prestige factor, not to mention pus to the arena if you are one of those un- tations, and Xavier has probably exceeded grander than Wright State and Toledo. the three straight banners in the rafters at Cin- fortunate souls that decides to drive. theirs in the conference. Xavier has proven it Yet, in many ways the two sides could not be tas for A-10 regular season titles, the two for Let me give you a couple reasons why this still has plenty of talent (Jordan Crawford’s more different. Xavier—a school that built its Elite Eight appearances and last year’s Sweet is more than just another game if you aren’t ridiculous shots in their first meeting, any- reputation as Forward U. by pumping out the Sixteen. There are not many of those in UD convinced already. one?), and Dayton’s talent has largely un- likes of Brian Grant, Tyrone Hill, James Posey Arena. 71-58. Last year, Dayton beat Xavier for der-achieved so far. Because of that, Dayton and David West—essentially has no for- But really—to channel my inner Vitale—this the first time since 2006, and needs a big win, and Xavier has a chance to wards on its roster; Dayton, with game is about bragging rights. they did it in convincing really bury the Flyers. Chris Wright, Chris Johnson, You can pick your image of Dayton hatred fashion. The arena was This game is bigger than all of that, Marcus Johnson and Luke Fab- from an XU standpoint. From 2008 graduate going ballistic the entire though. Look no further than how a rizius is all about the three and Stanley Burrell standing outside of the lock- game, as loud as you will loss made Marcus Johnson feel. The four spots. er room in UD Arena with a towel draped ever hear it. The crowd was Flyers want this one as badly as That difference over his head after a 57-51 win, blasting on its feet for most of the you can imagine. Despite what may be the key in Brian Roberts by telling him to, “be a game. The atmosphere was they might try to tell you, they this matchup, senior—lead your team.” electric, and Dayton came want it just as sorely as the with XU Head Or there is former Xavier head away with a win. Red Scare and the rest of C o a c h coach (and current enemy No. 1) 15-6 (4-3). Dayton’s the Flyer Faithful. C h r i s Sean Miller, who used to be notorious record overall and in the As for the result, M a c k for striding around the practice court A-10 so far. Not quite as there’s no way I’m forced screaming, “We don’t [expletive] lose to good as was expected at buying that UD to put Dayton!” this point. The Flyers have loses two in a row 6 ’ 9 ” That sentiment has not changed put themselves in a position at home. Lower with the passing of the torch to Mack. where they need to go on a scoring than With the thoughts of last year’s 71-58 run to finish the season. What last time, defeat in the front of the Musketeers’ better way to start it than by Dayton takes minds, this year’s rivalry is bound to taking down Xavier? A win could it 67-60. get heated. symbolize the beginning of a furi- So it may not bring in Joe Six Pack ous fight to the finish. for a casual viewing in Texas, but this 78-74. I shouldn’t need to explain game still has plenty of sizzle for those this one, but I will anyway. Dayton involved. lost at Xavier by that score last As for my prediction, it month. I was in attendance is time for the Musketeers to that day, and it was an incred- solve their rebounding, road ible game. It was the best chance and UD woes. I say XU 73, UD 68. UD has had to beat Xavier during