VOL. 66, NO. 7 TUESDAY DECEMBER 4, 2018 FLYER MEDIA SITS DOWN WITH ADMINISTRATION Opinions:

RESPONSE TO THE END OF UD’S CHINA INSTITUTE Over 100 students and faculty have signed a let- ter that stands against the recent decision to terminate UDCI. Read this letter, written by Sean Newhouse, on page 10 .

President Eric Spina and Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator and Equity Compliance Officer, Amy Zavadil sat down with representatves of Flyer Media to discuss issues of sexual violence on campus. Photo courtesy of Flyer Media. DISSECTING News Editor, Sean Newhouse, provides a list of takeaways from the recent OHIO’S NEW interview with President Spina and Amy Zavadil on page 4. Arts and Entertainment: ABORTION BILL Claudia Jackert shares STUDENTS SELLING ARTWORK TO the pitfalls of the fetal heartbeat bill and the AID LOCAL COMMUNITY threats it poses to the Melody Conrad highlights the the upcoming third annual Dinner in the lives of young women on Desert Kitchen: From Borders to Bridges on page 8. page 12. Sports: YINGER RUNS INTO THE RECORD BOOKS The senior running back accumulated 3,757 rushing yards and 4,468 all-purpose yards during his collegiate career. Learn more about his historic years at UD in a feature by Atticus Hughes on page 13. 2 NEWS NEWS 3 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY DECEMBER 4

Junior hosts family’s Thanksgiving dinner on campus First Marine injured in Iraq War gives ‘Community Means GRACE JAMES Contributing Writer Everyone Week’ keynote address

For most college students, a grand tour of Xavier,” cups for their wine. They Thanksgiving is a time to Sweeney said. “I wanted to enjoyed a mixture of foods go back to their hometown, show off Dayton.” from Dayton, as well as enjoy the comforts of home Due to the long distance New York, enjoying the best and, of course, enjoy a de- between UD and her home- of both worlds. licious Thanksgiving dinner. town, Sweeney’s parents The day after Thanks- For one Flyer, however, she hadn’t been on campus since giving, Sweeney took her decided to bring Thanksgiv- July when Sweeney moved parents and sister on a tour ing to UD. in. Thanksgiving was a per- of campus using the Link Tess Sweeney is a ju- fect time to show her fami- bikes, which are part of nior human rights major ly around when the campus Dayton’s bike sharing pro- from Albany, NY. Instead of was peaceful and quiet. gram. Sweeney also com- traveling back to New York “I think they definite- mented that the weather was over the break, she decided ly understand UD better,” better in Dayton than in Al- to bring her family to Ohio, Sweeney said. bany, which was a pleasant hosting Thanksgiving in her On the big day, Swee- surprise everyone enjoyed. on-campus house. ney’s mother cooked a tra- “It was so pretty,” she This is not the first time ditional Thanksgiving meal said. “Everything lined up Sweeney’s family has had an using what was on hand, but perfectly.” unconventional Thanksgiv- not without hitting a few ing. In 2016, Tess’ sister snags along the way. Right. Junior Tess Sweeney (left) Sara, who graduated from “College kids don’t have and her sister Sara tour Dayton Xavier University, hosted the same utensils as parents following their family’s Thanks- Thanksgiving for the whole do,” Sweeney said. giving festivities family in her apartment in Nonetheless, the family Cincinnati made do with what Sweeney “She [Sara] gave them had, complete with red solo

Eric Alva (center), the first Marine injured in the Iraq War who came out in 2007 and advocated for the repeal of “don’’t ask, don’t tell,” takes a photo with UD’s Gay-Straight Alliance, Spectrum, after his speech. Photo courtesy of Chloe Massie-Costales. SEAN NEWHOUSE News Editor Staff Sergeant Eric Alva ended his speech an interview with Flyer News. Alva’s mother, who was worried when her 5’1’’, by showing the audience his prosthetic leg. It has He enlisted in the Marines in 1990, before 102-pound 19-year-old son enlisted in the Marines Bluetooth, he said. The Bluetooth connection “don’t ask, don’t tell,” when LGBT individuals, in 1990, was apprehensive about his decision to gives Alva greater control over his leg. For in- open or not, were barred from serving in the mil- come out publicly, but she still supported him. stance, he can set his stride depending on whether itary. Alva, who already had come out to some In the interview, Alva said his mother, an ele- he’s walking leisurely or climbing stairs. friends in high school, lied when asked about his mentary school teacher, told him a coworker said, He lost his right leg due to a land mine three sexual orientation by the recruiter. in a way that implied disapproval, she would pray hours after entering Iraq in March 2003. Alva also Despite the 1993 law requiring service mem- for him. His mother retorted she would pray for lost his right index finger and sustained nerve bers not to ask about an individual’s sexual orien- her colleague. damage in his right hand. While the loss of a fin- tation, some of Alva’s fellow Marines inevitably Following his public coming out, Alva also said ger might seem small compared to the loss of a did. The question was usually preceded by a com- his twin sister called him crying after an internet leg, Alva told the audience he can no longer pinch ment about Alva attending military balls alone or commenter wrote: “Too bad he didn’t get his head with his right hand, an action we thoughtlessly regarding his ownership of the movies “Beaches” blown off with his leg.” perform countless times every hour. and “Terms of Endearment.” “It [coming out] was a sacrifice, but it was a Alva was the first American injured in the Alva said when he would come out, they’d sacrifice on my family’s part too,” Alva said. Iraq War. In 2007, he publicly came out and ad- react by either saying they already knew or the dis- Alva’s struggles were not limited to his injury vocated against “don’t ask, don’t tell,” a 1993 law closure would bring them closer. in the Marines or coming out. After 13 years in banning openly gay individuals from serving in the “I broke that law [don’t ask, don’t tell] too service, at the age of 34, he went to college. He U.S. military. He stood behind President Barack many times that I can’t even remember,” Alva said. said going back to school was difficult. Obama when he signed its repeal in 2010. But he noted every service member he told “After you experience the military…the transi- He delivered the keynote speech for “Com- also broke the law by not reporting him. Alva said tion is always a little uneasy,” Alva said. munity Means Everyone Week,” an LGBTQ+ Sup- he believes he wasn’t reported because he was “a As a nontraditional student, he felt anger to- port Services initiative, on Nov. 13 in Sears Audi- good Marine.” ward younger students who seemed to “take life torium. His decision to come out nationally in 2007 for granted” and who, from Alva’s perspective, “Don’t ask, don’t tell was a law that forced peo- was not made lightly. Prior to doing so, he got the were ambivalent to the fact that the U.S. was fight- UD inducted 10 new members to its Board of Trustees on Oct. 17. Visit flyernews.com for an in depth article featuring short bios of the new ple to go to work every day, like myself, who were support of his family. ing two wars. members, an explanation of what the board does and interviews with individuals connected to the process for selecting new members. LGBT and lie about who they were,” Alva said in cont. on pp. 6 4 5 NEWS NEWS FLYER NEWS TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 FM interviews administration about sexual misconduct First Marine injured in Iraq War gives keynote address

cont. from pp. 3 “Don’t let labels and ask, don’t tell.” titles identify some- He urged the young When students would one,” he said. people in the audience talk over a professor, As an example, Alva to support the rights Alva, who lived an noted some of his of everyone, even if it extremely disciplined LGBT friends sup- doesn’t directly affect lifestyle for more than port President Donald them, and that we can- a decade, became even Trump. not be complacent. more infuriated. Alva continues to Alva said his deci- Today, Alva teach- advocate on behalf sion to come out was es social work at The of LGBT and veteran grounded in the oath University of Texas at causes. He’s spoken he took to become San Antonio. against Trump’s ban a Marine, when he At the end of his on transgender peo- swore to treat every- speech, Alva – who ple from serving in one equally. Through is Hispanic, Native the military. Alva also his activism, it’s clear American, disabled, a is working to retroac- he continues to live veteran, gay and suf- tively change the dis- out that oath to this fers from PTSD – en- charge terminology of day. couraged the audience LGBT individuals who to not let prejudices were removed from impact their percep- military service prior tion of others. to the repeal of “don’t

“Don’t let labels and titles identify some-

Flyer TV station manager Taylor Alexander (left) and Flyer News online editor Kaitlin Gawkins (right) interviewed President Eric Spina and Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator one.” - Eric Alva and Equity Compliance Officer Amy Zavadil about the issue of sexual miscondcut on UD’s campus Eric Alva delivers the keynote speech for ‘Community Means Everyone Week.’ Photo courtesy of Laura Gentner SEAN NEWHOUSE News Editor Flyer Media (FM) interviewed President Eric 3. Sexual Violence Trends are Reflected at UD 5. How will the Education Department’s proposed Spina and Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator and reforms to Title IX affect UD? Equity Compliance Officer Amy Zavadil to discuss Zavadil explained gathering statistics about Spina’s letter sent in October titled “On My Mind” sexual violence is difficult because it is underre- Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos officially regarding sexual misconduct on UD’s campus. ported. However, in a survey sent to enrolled stu- announced the proposed changes to Title IX after FM interviews administration about sexual misconduct The interview can be viewed on Flyer News’ dents last fall, 26 percent of respondents said they this interview took place. However, the plans were Facebook page. experienced sexual misconduct, which ranged from leaked in August. “If we truly respect the dignity of all people, then it’s up to all of us to create Here are a few highlights from the interview: inappropriate touching to sexual assault. Zavadil Zavadil said her office monitors the develop- said this is consistent with national statistics on ments in the proposed federal changes. While her a campus culture that consistently reflects that, or what we say and feel 1. Spina wrote the letter due to an increase in sexual violence at U.S. college campuses. job does involve complying with government rules, on-campus dialogue about the topic she stressed UD still can create policy specific to about oursevles is meaningless.” - Eric Spina 4. More students are reporting sexual violence, its campus. The university president told FM that he wrote which is a good thing this letter in response to many students who ex- 6. How Does One Report Sexual Misconduct? cont. from pp. 4 tinued discussion about this issue is integral to The Equity Compliance Officer told FM there pressed concerns to him about sexual misconduct eliminate sexual violence on UD’s campus. They “[Sexual violence is] not has been an increase in students reporting instanc- Zavadil emphasized that victims of sexual as- on campus and how the university handles it. Spina After a report is filed, the Equity Compli- also said the way sexual misconduct has been es of sexual violence. She said this is a promising sault, domestic and dating violence and stalking wanted to bring greater attention to the issue. ance Office sends an email to the student with talked about nationally has improved. about sexual activity; phenomenon because the university is then able to have a right to seek medical and mental health sup- “This isn’t just something that happens else- the rights and resources available to them so that “I think we have progressed as a society to connect more individuals to the help they need. port, assistance from the university and the ability where...it happens here on our campus and is im- they can make an informed decision about what talk about sexual violence,” Zavadil said “[It’s] it’s about power and “What I’ve seen in my time here is an increase to report [or not report] the incident to law en- portant for all of us to pay attention to,” he said. course of action to take. not about sexual activity; it’s about power and in individuals who are coming forward to get help,” forcement. If students wish to seek confidential help, control over another human being.” control over another she said. Individuals can submit a report themselves 2. The Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator and Equi- they can reach out to the counseling or health Spina wrote in his October letter that every Zavadil noted the number of instances of sexu- at go.udation.edu/nondiscrimination. Zavadil’s of- ty Compliance Officer provides resources for vic- center. While those employees will not file a re- member of the community must work to combat human being.” - Amy al violence has remained consistent throughout her fice also gets reports from RAs, faculty and public tims of misconduct port, they still do provide information regarding these occurrences that conflict with the universi- career, but the increase in reports is a hopeful sign safety. As employees of the university, they are re- victim rights and available resources. ty’s values. Zavadil and is reflective of the changing climate surround- quired to file a report. Zavadil explained that her job entails provid- “If we truly respect the dignity of all people, ing power-based violence. ing support to anyone who experiences “discrim- 7. A Call to Action then it’s up to all of us to create a campus culture cont. on pp. 6 ination, harassment or gender-based misconduct” that consistently reflects that, or what we say and at UD, as well as promoting educational resources Both Spina and Zavadil highlighted that con- feel about ourselves is meaningless.” meant to prevent these incidents. 6 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 7 NEWS FLYER NEWS TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 INTERNATIONAL COLUMN: Big Trouble in Little China - Pelosi’s speakership brings mixed A Threat to Hong Kong’s Democracy DOMINIC ORTENZO reaction from College Democrats International Affairs Columnist Thomas Pedrotti, president of UD College Democrats, gives his thoughts on the likely return of Rep. Nancy Hong Kong, a south central Chinese city holds many privileges such as its own judicial protestors breached a civil ordinance by fail- home to 7.4 million people, has been the sub- and legislative branches and rights including free ing to notify authorities, the charge for “public Pelosi (D-CA) as Speaker of the House. ject of political conversations for more than one speech, which is severely limited in the rest of nuisance” implies China’s motive to halt Hong hundred years. The area of the island city and China. Kong’s right to freedom of assembly. Citizens EMMA KAPP take to prove she is committed to adjacent territories were ceded from China to The government in Beijing is compelled to fear the verdict of this trial is the determinant in Contributing Writer change. the United Kingdom in the mid-1800s after the make Hong Kong equal with the rest of China, the city’s future autonomy. “Giving more leadership roles to first and second Opium Wars. according to the French publication le Journal Still, this trial is viewed as proof that Hong Election season has come and the younger, progressive Democrats in By 1898, the United Kingdom leased the land International. Beijing fears that differences in Kong cares about its liberties and that the popu- gone, but the work is only beginning Congress would go a long way towards called “New Territories” for 99 years, promising autonomy would undoubtedly lead to other Chi- lous will not easily comply with Beijing. But some for this newly elected Congress. building support for Pelosi as Speak- the return of the land to China. In just short nese provinces demanding equal rights. Hence, Hong Kongers believe a lack of leadership in Because the majority party has er,” he said. “New voices need to be of a century, the metropolitan developed a high- China seeks to strip Hong Kong of its “universal the movement makes the evolution of it appear shifted in the U.S. House of Represen- heard.” er-education system, avoided economic down- suffrage” by 2047, but the sooner the better. unlikely, according to Deutsche Welle. Though tatives, Democrats are now tasked with A major criticism of the Democrat turns and became one of the four Asian Tiger Since 1997, Hong Kongers have protested much of the younger generation in Hong Kong finding the next Speaker of the House. party is that it does not have a clear Economies, which were rapidly industrializing against China for their right to elect their own fervently wants their rights, their hope dwindles The speaker is a prominent face in message or unifying theme coming nations through the 1950s and 60s. During the leader. Half of Hong Kong’s legislature is di- with time. the party, so the decision is not taken from its leaders. Many feel the party Chinese Civil War, Hong Kong even took in ref- rectly elected officials while the other half is If democracy dies in Hong Kong, the civil lightly. is still collecting itself after Hillary ugees despite its already dense population. chosen by special interest groups, who support liberties the city once enjoyed will inevitably be Following the election, Rep. Nancy Clinton’s loss in the 2016 presidential election. Pelosi will take a role in get- After 156 years of British rule, Hong Kong the Chinese government. After citizens claimed repealed. Freedom of speech will disappear and Pelosi (D-CA) was the clear frontrun- ting the party back on track, but it will was returned to China in 1997. Because of Chi- their right to elect their own leader, the Chinese so will their voting rights. ner for this position, having served as require help from younger legislators. na’s one-party authoritarian government, many government said that Hong Kong’s Chief Execu- Twenty years after the “handover,” Hong speaker previously from 2007-2011. “Congresswoman Pelosi is a genius citizens of Hong Kong emigrated, fearing the tive would be chosen from a list of pre-approved Kong has been on a noticeable decline, both po- However, a sentiment of reluctance strategist and politician, but she is candidates. Hong Kongers criticized this as a litically and economically. The complete loss of and discontent surrounds Pelosi’s loss of their civil liberties. An agreement was going to have to listen to new, progres- reached during the Sino-British negotiations to move into “fake democracy.” Hong Kong’s autonomy will benefit China, but promotion to speaker. Members of the Democrat party do not seem overall sive voices such as Alexandria Oca- preserve Hong Kong’s civil liberties until 2047. They responded with mass protests. Since the place it held in the world economy will be excited about her return. sio-Cortez in order to better promote Hong Kong already was vastly different from a 79 day protest in 2014, political camps in the gone. According to the South China Morning “A lot of it has to do with a desire Democratic policies of inclusivity and the rest of China; the most striking difference city have become even more divided. Belief that Post, in 1997, Hong Kong’s GDP represented for new leadership,” said junior politi- prosperity for all,” Pedrotti suggested. being their economies. The key principle of the China is meddling in Hong Kong’s politics has around 18 percent of China’s GDP; as of 2017, cal science major Thomas Pedrotti. He The Speaker of the House also is lead to the development of the “umbrella move- it represented three percent. Hong Kong still 1997 agreement was for China to rule Hong also is the president of UD College primarily responsible for setting the ment,” wherein pro-democracy protesters as- contributes a GDP equivalent to most developed Kong under “one country, with two systems.” Democrats. “Congresswoman Pelosi agenda of issues to be covered during Hong Kong, which had a free market economy, semble wielding umbrellas. nations, but after the dissolution of its auton- has been leading the House Democrats the congressional session. During was given time to transition into a controlled As of November 2018, nine prominent mem- omy, the economy is expected to further mini- for a long time, and many are ready to her previous term as speaker, Pelosi one, rather than jumping directly into it. Hong bers of the pro-democracy movement have been mize. see a fresh, young face take over. A lot pushed heavily for environmental laws. Kong remains financially independent of main- put on trial and were sentenced for committing The dynamic enterprise it once had, bene- of Democrats grew weary of Pelosi’s Pedrotti expects to see a similar trend land China; it even uses a different currency. a “public disturbance” and “public nuisance,” fiting other nations around the world, could be leadership during the eight years that in this next term. Beijing has other plans though. Hong Kong which yielded a seven-year sentence. Though gone in less than 40 years. Republicans dominated in the House.” “I truly hope that Democrats will Whispers that Rep. Marcia Fudge use their control of the House to (D-OH) would challenge Pelosi cir- push for environmentalist policies and culated for several days. However, ac- protections for everyday Americans,” cording to the New York Times, Fudge he said. “I also think Democrats will fully supports Pelosi as speaker. attempt to address the way that immi- Sixteen House Democrats also grants and asylum seekers are treated, signed a letter opposing Pelosi as especially at the southern border.” “Though much of the speaker, including four incoming Pedrotti pointed out that Democrat freshmen lawmakers. Per a report from leadership will most likely open several The Hill, signatories of the letter do investigations related to President younger generation in not think Pelosi could provide the Donald Trump’s executive actions. He “real change in the status quo” they reasons these will take place in order Hong Kong fervently promised their constituents. to “check President Trump’s pow- House Democrats nominated Pelosi er and hold him accountable to the wants their rights, their to be the next Speaker of the House American people.” on Nov. 28. According to NPR, the The next congressional session is House Democrat Caucus vote was crucial for the Democrats. hope dwindles with time.” - 203 for Pelosi, 32 in opposition, three “Democrats need experienced lead- blank ballots and one absent member. ership in order to navigate the difficult Dominic Ortenzo The full House of Representatives will waters of controlling one half of one vote for speaker on Jan. 3. branch of government,” Pedrotti said. Moving forward, Pelosi will have “Pelosi led House Democrats to vic- her work cut out for her. She needs tory in November, and I am confident to bring a divided Democrat party that she will to continue fighting for together and show those who opposed progressive values across the country.” Hong Kong, denoated by the circle, has experienced strife with Beijing over its her that she will truly listen to pro- political and economic autonomy. gressives. Pedrotti offered steps she could Graphic courtesy of Olivia Pettigrew 8 9 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FLYER NEWS TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 which is a language of several nations of the “I like the growth we’ve had from where Iroquois Confederacy. The piece is a Huron we started to where we are now,” Hankle said. UD PRESENTS FIRST carol, which is very popular in Canada and Marie Pece, a freshman discover arts major Students promote Gem City fundraiser to has a connection to Native American peo- and alto in the Choral Union, appreciates the ples. friendship and camaraderie of the group. DEPARTMENTAL “I love teaching the music we sing in its “It’s nice to be part of a group of wom- support food insecurity historical and cultural context and sharing en who are so passionate about music,” Pece new information about the world through said. “Getting to see all our hard work paying music with students, many of whom have off and seeing everyone grow as musicians CHRISTMAS CONCERT had limited experience with cultures other and singers is really special.” ever, instead of charging every year, lison Perry, Sophie Wilson and Taylor MELODY CONRAD than their own,” Gratto said. In addition to vocal ensembles, many the Market will have a one-time cost of Wilson plan to sell their pieces at the Assistant A&E Editor Two other vocal ensembles that partic- instrumental groups performed as well, $100. This funding will go directly back event in a silent auction. All of the pro- GRACE JAMES is heartwarming.” ipated in the concert were University Cho- including University Orchestra, Symphon- into the business, and will allow Gem ceeds will directly benefit the market. Food insecurity and issues of im- Contributing Writer Alex Reynolds, a senior psychology major rale and Choral Union, both of which are ic Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, City Market to offer discounted mem- Beyond artwork, however, students migration will come together Dec. 7 at and alto in the Choral Union, was excited to led by Steven Hankle. University Chorale is Dayton Jazz Ensemble, Javanese Gamelan, berships at $10 to those in need. will also be distributing a magazine that the third annual Dinner in the Desert On Dec. 1 at 3 p.m., the University of Day- collaborate with the other ensembles. predominately music majors, but non-majors and more. Patrick Reynolds, director of Sym- At the fundraiser, those in atten- features articles about issues of food in- Kitchen: From Borders to Bridges event ton Department of Music presented its “I’m looking forward to making music can participate as well. phonic Wind Ensemble and University Or- dance will have the option to become a security, what a co-op is, and noting where students sell artwork through a Christmas concert, which featured choral and with my fellow ensemble members and the “[Chorale] works really hard; they’re very chestra, wanted to add diversity and a theme member and buy community shares. local businesses owned by immigrants silent auction and shed light on local instrumental performances from student en- UD community,” she said. responsive,” Hankle said. of inclusivity to the pieces for his ensembles. Gem City Market has been in the in the Dayton region. “We see food as a means through needs. sembles. The concert is under the leadership of Ju- Choral union is an all-women ensemble “University orchestra is performing a making since 2015, and the fundraiser It is the hope that people will become which we can connect and find com- The fundraiser, hosted in part by Mary Miller, freshman music education lia Randel, the department chair. The concert that is open to everyone. For Hankle, build- work by Brian Balmages titled ‘A Solitary will help make that a reality as it pro- more informed about the issue of immi- passion.” Glenna Jennings’s Art and Social Prac- major, was excited to celebrate the Christmas will explore several themes and feature pieces ing musicianship and developing trust and Wish,’ touching on themes of homelessness motes various issues facing Dayton. gration and food insecurity and consider tice course, will raise money to sup- season through music. She plays flute in Sym- from many different cultures. independence have been key aspects of the in the holidays,” he said. “It is a beautiful and port the creation of Gem City Market, While admission is free, attendees are phonic Wind Ensemble and Flute Ensemble, World Music Choir, led by Sharon Gratto, rehearsal process. thoughtful work.” a co-op business focused on providing encouraged to bring a non-perishable bass guitar in Jazz Combo, and is a soprano in will perform a song in the Huron language, The concert took place the Dayton Ma- wholesome, healthy groceries to Dayton item such as a canned good to the the Choral Union. sonic Temple, 525 W. Riverview Ave. in Day- residents in need. event. In exchange, they will receive a “I am most looking forward to the end ton, and was free and open to the public. The grocery store, according to its small, editioned print from one of the of the concert sing-along,” she said. “I real- “...getting to spread the Christmas cheer to everyone through music website, will attend to the grocery needs student artists as a thank-you while ly love Christmas and getting to spread the is heartwarming.” - Mary Miller of the people of Dayton. supplies last. Christmas cheer to everyone through music Photos Courtesy of Christian Cubacub As Dayton is an area in a food crisis, Also offered at the event will be the store would offer “affordable, quali- locally supplied refreshments of inter- ty, kitchen staples including well-stocked national flavor. It is the hope that the fresh produce and meat departments, as food based in non-American culture will well as specialty, local and organic prod- help to foster the conversation of immi- ucts that make the store a unique draw.” gration in America. The website further shared that the Every year, Dinner in the Desert Gem City Market would be located at Sa- seeks to combat food injustice. At their lem Avenue, an area chosen because of third annual event, the group’s prima- its low access to food and large enough Students and local businesses have come together to address the ry focus was immigration and its ties population to offer a sufficient number divisiveness in America through the common theme of food. to food injustice, but they previously of consumers for a lasting business. looked primarily at food injustice the Through the co-op, students and lo- first year and water the second year. cal businesses- specifically Hall Hunger action through donating to the business. “We see food as a means through Initiative, Welcome Dayton, and Latinos “We aim to break down barriers as we “Dayton is trending towards every- which we can connect and find compas- Unidos- have come together to address raise awareness of both food justice and one being really collaborative, and it’s sion,” according to the Dinner in the the divisiveness in America through the immigration alongside our community exciting to see everyone willing to work Desert flier. common theme of food. partners,” according to a fundraiser flier. together,” Katie Gross, student in Jen- The event will be located at Index, a Uni- Next semester UD’s Speaker Artwork from students is one of their ning’s course said. The co-op hopes to bring in more versity of Dayton Project Space. The address Series continues with... members, both through businesses and major contribution to the event that will Before arriving, she also mentioned is 1001 E. 2nd St., Building 100 in door Maz Jobrani brings a comedic the average person, and incorporate support Gem City, and a number of looking at segregation in Dayton and its B-C, which can be found on the second floor. It them into the decision-making process. them are selling their photography to divide to provide a deeper understand- will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and free Beverly Daniel Tatum, Annual Members will own a small piece of the benefit the cause. ing. parking will be located at Front Street Ware- MLK Commemorative Speaker market and hold a personal investment Student artists Allison Burns, Emily house Spaces. end to Fall Speaker Series on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. in it. Busch, Elli Capellupo, Grace Elliott, Gem City Market, as a mem- Maia George, Katie Gross, Alison ber-owned co-op, will require a mem- Hiatt, Lydia Kladitis, Maggie Lessel, EMILY BATTAGLIA specials, and acting as a regular panelist on NPR’s Another major contributor to Jobrani’s excel- bership card similar Wenshan Lu, Andrew Contributing Writer Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me. lent performance was his energy on stage. While to Costco. Lynch, Jillian Born in Iran, Jobrani’s Iranian-American her- some stand-up comedians stand firm on stage How- Parker, Walking into the West ballroom of Kennedy itage was a large part of his performance; as a with the occasional back-and-forth pacing, Jobrani Al- Union on Nov. 14, I didn’t quite know what I was vast amount of his comedy referenced life with skipped, juggled, jumped and paraded across stage in for. While I was expecting the typical presenta- immigrant parents, frustration with the American with as much energy as a young gazelle. tion of a UD guest speaker, I was in shock when accent, and humorous tales of his transition to the This made him more interesting to watch, and the lights went out and the energy in the room el- U.S. as a young student. despite the seating options being less than ideal, evated to that of a Las Vegas casino. I found myself laughing uncontrollably at Jo- this discomfort was easily forgotten as I found It was at that moment Maz Jobrani took the brani’s politically charged jokes,and judging by the myself extremely engaged in Jobrani’s perfor- stage in full force, greeted already by an enormous size of the crowd in the ballroom that night, many mance. round of applause. Afterall, he is no stranger to were already devoted Jobrani fans. Most importantly, I enjoyed the uniqueness of performance. Practically every seat was full, with many peo- this speaker series event, and hope the speaker se- His variety of accomplishments include act- ple standing along the wall; further attesting to ries committee will consider inviting more guests “Every year, Dinner in the Desert seeks to combat food injustice.” ing as the founding member of The Axis of Evil Jobrani’s comedic talent and ability to put on an who bring a similar element of humor and enter- Comedy group, having three Showtime comedy excellent show. tainment as Jobrani did. The Gem City Market has been in the making since 2015. There are current plans to break ground in the Spring of 2019. Photo courtesy of Dayton Daily News. Photos courtesy of Katie Gross Photos courtesy of Kristin Davis 10 OPINIONS OPINIONS 11 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY DECEMBER 4

“I do not like broccoli. And I haven’t liked it since I was a little What to expect from the 116th Congress? kid and my mother made me eat it. President of UD reflects on the coming years And I’m President of the

United States, and I’m not going to through. Democrats will obviously object and attempt to stall Sherrod Brown (OH), and Corey Booker (NJ) to have some JOHN GOMEZ the confirmations but will likely not find a great deal of success dramatic moments that give them national attention. All four eat any more broccoli.” Contributing Writer in defeating them. With the expanded number of Republicans are considered likely to run for the Democratic nomination in the Senate, moderate Republican Senators such as Susan to take on President Trump in 2020 and have an incentive to “Elections have consequences.” Considering the abnormally Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) will see their build up a national profile for themselves especially when they high voter turnout in the 2018 Midterm Elections, voters power dwindle from the previous session of the Senate. know there is little chance for legislative wins. Despite the -George H.W. Bush seemed to clearly understand this point. After the occasionally national hope that the Senate works together to solve national hyperbolic and bombastic rhetoric of this Election cycle, the issues, as the saying goes, you can’t take the politics out of focus of the nation is shifting to expectations for the incoming politics. Letter signed by over 150 Congress. While expecting the unexpected has become the rule, not the exception, for politics in the last few years there Impeachment? are at least few things that the nation can expect from the While the topic of impeachment will be floated by Democrats Republican Senate and Democrat House. in the House of Representatives, it remains unlikely that the students and faculty President is impeached. Too many new Democratic Repre- Criminal Justice Reform sentatives are from close districts that can easily flip back to On November 14th, President Trump announced his support Republican control if they decide to take the radical move urges UD not to close for a bipartisan criminal justice reform. The bill, titled the First of impeaching the President without a clear crime or reason. Step Act, is touted as a major overhaul of the criminal justice The factor which would change all of this, of course, is the system. Pundits and politicians on both sides have long called outcome of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. If for a update of the American criminal justice system. A great the Special Counsel’s investigation turns up damning allegation the China Institute deal of work on criminal justice reform has quietly been taking against the President, one can reasonably expect Democrats place over the last two years with Kim Kardashian and her to try to impeach the President. They would face a very uphill husband Kanye West both taking trips to the White House to battle in the Senate and as we saw with the impeach of Presi- lobby the President. The proposal, which has already passed dent Clinton, voters may not react in the way that Democrats the House, is currently stalled in the Senate. If the bill does not SEAN NEWHOUSE academic programs at the center. This is China Institute, UD is removing itself exist at UD, the China Institute was more Investigations expect. pass the Senate before the end of this session of Congress, it is News Editor compounded by the fact that most of us from countless opportunities based in financially-accessible. Unlike other pro- Now that Democrats have control of the House of Represen- first heard about the closure from a local Suzhou (where UDCI is located), which grams that charge significant fees, UDCI very likely to be reintroduced in the next session of Congress. tatives, they have the power to launch investigations and issue The passage of this bill would offer a rare moment of biparti- Dear Dr. Paul H. Benson (Provost and news article. the BBC called a “city of the future.” cost the same as a student’s semester subpoenas. Listening to Democrats, they clearly intend to use san agreement on a major issue in Washington. Executive Vice President of Academic tuition and came with a scholarship that that power. Expect numerous investigations of the Trump Affairs), It is not an exaggeration when we write We understand the concerns about paid for additional educational trips and Administration and members of the President’s Cabinet from that attending the UD China Institute recruiting faculty to teach at UDCI, excursions. the Democrat-controlled House Judiciary Committee. As former participants of the UD China was life-changing for all of us. By partic- persuading students to study abroad in Institute (UDCI), we are extremely ipating in a semester-long or weeks-long China and allocating university resources We are asking you to reconsider your Auditions for 2020 Democratic Nomination disappointed by the university’s decision program, we, American students, built to other important initiatives. However, decision or, at the very least, be willing to Now that the 2020 Election is coming up, expect to see a great to end academic programs at the institute relationships with our Chinese coun- there has been record-breaking enroll- discuss with some of us about what the deal of dramatic political stunts from potential contenders for after the upcoming semester. terparts. At a time when our respective ment for the China Institute this year. China Institute can offer in the future. the Democratic Party’s nomination in 2020. Look to Demo- governments are experiencing increased Moreover, reducing the university’s pre- cratic Senators Elizabeth Warren (MA), (CA), Even more so, we are angered that, as political and economic tensions, it’s mier international center conflicts with View the letter’s signatures and Dr. far as we know, none of us – students inspiring to know that young people can UD’s recent widely-publicized commit- Paul Benson’s response to the letter who attended the China Institute – were maintain global friendships. ment to promote diversity and inclusivity. at flyernews.com. consulted during the decision-making process about the discontinuation of By ceasing academic programs at the While many other study abroad options

These predictions, of course, are based on things we know now. As I stated in the introduction, in this day and age, we have to expect the unexpected. It is quite possible that there is Plenty of Judges a whole new set of issues which present themselves to this new Unfortunately, criminal justice reform may end up being one Congress. It’s possible that Congress is tasked with approving of the few areas which Republicans and Democrats come to a peace treaty with North Korea, must confirm a new Supreme an agreement on in D.C over the next two years. The confir- Court Justice, or must deal with a new crisis. What we do know mation of federal judges by the Republican held Senate has for sure is that the next two years will be quite the spectacle been one of the biggest achievements of the Trump Presiden- and highly consequential. cy and with an expanded count in the Senate, expect Majority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) to push more judges

“What we do know for sure is that the next two years will be quite the spectacle and highly consequential.” Pictures courtesy of udayton.edu 12 OPINIONS SPORTS 13 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 FOOTBALL How Ohio abortion bill hurts vulnerable Yinger caps off career as Dayton’s new all-time leading rusher

women ATTICUS HUGHES rewarded with a few lofty accolades. be contained to just the football field; Chamberlin wasn’t the only coach work ethic, doing everything to the Contributing Writer Yinger surpassed former running he also received PFL Scholar Athlete to have praises for Yinger’s on and off best of your abilities and having fun back Connor Kascor for the career of the Year to go along with two the field accomplishments. Running with it. Whatever happens along the CLAUDIA JACKERT Following the heartbeat There are a plethora of words rushing yards record in his final game previous Academic All-American back coach Mark Ewald spoke very way happens.” Contributing Writer bill and legislation like it, an redshirt senior Tucker Yinger’s this season, capping off his career selections, all while boasting a 3.8 highly of Yinger in reference to his Yinger had praise for his teammates abortion will be harder to coaches use to describe him: with 3,757 rushing yards along with GPA as a mechanical engineer. dedication and focus he puts into what as well. Recently the state of get in Ohio, but this will not focused, hardworking, intelligent 4,468 all-purpose yards (also a new Yinger began his career at Dayton he does, mentioning yet again the “When you’re out there with not Ohio passed a fetal heart- change the fact that there and consistent, just to name a few. record). as a back up to the previous all-time work ethic and focus that he displays, only your teammates, but your best beat bill, which criminal- always have been and will These adjectives are on display in all Yinger’s illustrious career could leading rusher Kascor as a redshirt “Most players hit a wall eventually friends, it makes you want to play izes abortion around six continue to be women who that Tucker does both on and off the also be seen through his appearances freshman. After Kascor went down (in terms of development) but Tucker that much harder and do that much weeks, realistically before decide to terminate their football field. on the PFL first team offense, being early in the season, Yinger assumed never did that, he was continually better,” Yinger said. many women know they pregnancy. The consistency and focus were a repeat winner as he earned those the starting role and never looked improving, and that is a testament to When asked about the moment he are even pregnant. It By making abortion a what shined the brightest throughout honors in his junior and senior year, back. his work ethic,” Ewald said. broke the all-time rushing record, he sends an explicit message more expensive and time his career in the Dayton Flyer football with this year being one of four Head coach Rick Chamberlin could Ewald believed there was more to responded with, “it was pretty anti- to women of reproduc- consuming procedure, leg- program. In this past season, Yinger’s unanimous decisions. talk all day about the kind of person Yinger’s impact than what showed climactic, it happened right in the tive age in Ohio and in islators are pushing younger consistency and hard work was Yinger’s accomplishments couldn’t Yinger has been for the program, but on the field. Rather than focusing middle of the drive, but I didn’t really states like Ohio: You are and poorer pregnant women what he stressed the most was the on accolades and accomplishments, notice at all. It was kind of funny,” not responsible enough to obtain abortions through attitude Yinger brought to everything Ewald mentions times when Yinger Yinger said. to make decisions about far less safe avenues, and he does, stating that, “his focus is to would give up practice reps to younger This fits in perfectly with Yingers your body and your this is inhumane. Planned just do his job, he gives it all he has, backs, and in doing so, build continuity demeanor as Ewald previously future, therefore we will Parenthoods across the state and he is a competitor.” throughout the running back core, described him as a “humble and make them for you. offer more limited services For Chamberlin, it was no surprise allowing the team to grow as a whole. unassuming kid.” It tells women that due to legislation targeting that Yinger would eventually break the Yinger’s approach to the accolades Yinger’s career will be remembered their reproductive capac- abortion providers. records that he has. he has received has been unbelievably for the accolades and accomplishments ities eclipse their status A young woman in Day- “After his first year playing, I said humble, he credited the records he has that he has earned through his five as independent human ton for example, would not to myself that (rushing) record may broken to those around him, including years here; however, Yinger will also beings, and that it is the be able to get an intrauterine not stand very long,” Chamberlin said. players and coaches. Even the praise be known for truly embodying what job of the state to act as device implanted at this This foresight that Chamberlin Ewald showed for Yinger goes both it means to be a Dayton Flyer both a steward for indepen- location simply because they has shown is yet another testament ways. on and off the field and bringing a dent adults. do not have the resources to the player that Yinger has been “Coach Ewald was a very good new meaning to what it means to be These TRAP laws to provide this method of for Dayton, showing consistency and motivational guy and did a lot for me,” a student-athlete at the University of (Targeted Regulation of birth control. She would Tucker Yinger has led the Flyer backfield for the past four years after improvement throughout his four Yinger said. “He stressed character, Dayton. Abortion Providers) cre- have to go to a Planned taking over in Connor Kascor’s absence. Photo courtesy of Griffin Quinn. years playing. being a good person, having a strong ate significant barriers to Parenthood in Cincinnati, care for women who are Columbus, or Indianapo- the least equipped to deal lis to obtain an IUD. This with the repercussions of would require half a day an unplanned pregnancy, off of work at least, money in addition to undermin- for gas and a copay or the WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ing the autonomy of half procedure itself if she is the population. uninsured, and someone to As a person accompany her to the clinic Flyers choosing the road less traveled in non-conference play of reproductive age, the itself. ETHAN SWIERCZEWSKI in No. 18 South Carolina and a stingy play of an already talented team. squad and reigning conference tournament championship and yet climate being created These factors compli- Contributing Writer Green Bay team on its homecourt. “We’re doing these hard road tournament champion George another at-large bid to the NCAA around abortion is cate an otherwise straight Losses in each of these games dropped games all with a purpose,” Green said. Washington, the Flyers will need all tournament. unsettling at the very forward task for women less It seems as though there are two the team’s record to a daunting 2-4. “It’s all in preparation so we’re ready the experience they can get in order least. In Ohio, and states able to accommodate these prevailing ideologies among NCAA Yes, these are losses on paper. But for the A-10 when we have to go to to be competitive this season. Their like Ohio, legislatures are complications. The fact that coordination of work schedules, making or Photo courtesy of Wiki Division I basketball programs in the learning opportunities these games Fordham, to Duquesne, to [George growth from their loss at Maryland drafting legislation to limit access to abor- I was able to obtain birth control because borrowing several hundred dollars for the complicates it further. This bill undoubtedly terms of non-conference scheduling. provide are unmatched. Washington]…hopefully we continue and periods of success against South tion, largely to poorer women who don’t I was fortunate enough to be born in a city procedure, arrangement of childcare for places an undue burden upon women trying One route is to play against teams “It’s just not an easy stretch,” head to learn, continue to get better and the Carolina are extremely valuable to this have the resources to travel or miss work to where reproductive healthcare was relatively existing children, all concerns most students to make a difficult decision and undermines of a lesser skillset and talent level, coach Shauna Green said. “You ball will bounce our way.” effect. obtain the procedure. As an upper middle inexpensive and accessible explains the overt would not have to consider. the right of women to make serious choices bolstering the team’s win total and in have to go to Green Bay, which is When conference play begins on “We want to win, don’t get me class white femme, at a university largely injustice of TRAP laws. Abortion is not an easy choice for about their reproductive future. theory, player-confidence. The second an extremely tough place to play… Jan. 5, a battle-tested Flyers’ squad wrong,” Green said. “We want some populated by other upper middle class white It’s hard to explain to those who cannot anyone and to create these practical hurdles ideology is to schedule games against go to South Carolina, ranked in the will be ready to take what they have of these tough losses to be wins. But women, this ban or subsequent limitations empathize with this problem why TRAP talented teams, teams that are as good top-20. We had our opportunities to learned from their non-conference it’s a long year…the most important of the right probably would not drastical- laws are cruel, but I would caution the Ohio “This bill undoubtedly places an undue if not better than your own team on beat [South Carolina]. We played 35 schedule and use it to their advantage thing to us is playing well in the A-10, ly affect my life or my peers if I were to state legislature and those supportive of the paper. minutes of really good basketball…it in the A-10. so we can get a good seed in the choose to obtain an abortion. burden upon women trying to make a dif- bill and others like it to consider how hard The first philosophy all but just didn’t go our way.” “Maryland and South Carolina are conference tournament and be in a Many students here have access to choosing abortion is for a woman in this guarantees wins. The second The Flyers did in fact take the similar because they’re super athletic position to win it. All of these games cars, money in the case of an emergency, ficult decision and undermines the right position. It is by no means a choice made philosophy heightens the risk of Gamecocks down to the wire; Dayton and long,” Green said. “They’re are just experiences; whether you win health insurance to obtain birth control, lightly, and abortion and reproductive rights of women to make serious choices about losses. So why would any team take was trailing 53-51 headed into the 4th bigger across the board than any team or lose, they’re learning experiences.” and not have to contend with the threat of ought to be protected, if only to ensure an the second route? quarter but was outscored 12-4 in those in the A-10…so when we get into At 2-4, the Flyers are taking their unplanned pregnancy. To get an abortion equality of access to basic reproductive care their reproductive future.” Two words: battle-tested. final 10 minutes. The game was proof [conference play] and we go up against lumps it seems early on in the season. within the first six week’s of a pregnancy for for every woman regardless of her back- The schedule, as of late, for the that the Flyers can hang with some of presses or [teams] that are bigger, we But the adversity they face now will a woman with fewer resources would require ground. Dayton women’s basketball team has the best teams in the country when have that experience to draw back on.” only aid them in their pursuit of been anything but a cakewalk; a top-10 they play their best basketball. These In an A-10 conference that features another regular season conference Lauren Cannatelli pulling up for team in No. 9 Maryland, a top-20 team tough road games will only sharpen the the likes of a veteran-heavy Duquesne championship, a conference a three-pointer. Photo courtesy of Griffin Quinn. 14 SPORTS SPORTS 15 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL A-10 champs down VCU in gritty fashion, finish season in Illinois Coach ’s second year is off to an interesting start

ALEX LANDMAN MICHAEL CROUCHLEY after dunks, but he also has the skill Contributing Writer Contributing Writer to hit outside jumpshots, forcing his defenders to be constantly If you watched the tape of the We all know it happened and thinking. His 11 points per game women’s volleyball it gets brought up far too much, is good for third best on the team. team in their championship match but I’ll go ahead and say it again Junior guard Jhery Matos, a against VCU in the Atlantic-10 - Dayton’s men’s basketball is transfer from Monroe college, has Tournament, then you would see the coming off a very disappointing been more important than anybody players on the bench rush onto the 2017-18 season. The Flyers would’ve thought coming into court, then run back to the bench and only managed 14 wins on the the season. Matos has struggled repeat. The Flyers, who have lost to season. The following offseason to find his shooting stroke early, VCU in every contest in which the saw several rotation players but he has been the teams best two teams met this season, were graduate or leave Dayton for new defensive player. His absence due looking for revenge. opportunities. to injury was quite possibly one On Nov. 25, the Flyers defeated However, last year was head of the reasons the Flyers lost to their self-dubbed A-10 rivals 3-2 to coach Anthony Grant’s first year Mississippi St. secure the A-10 championship and steering the ship at UD, and this “He’s been one of our best earn an automatic berth into the 2018 year’s team is very different. defensive players for sure, and we NCAA Tournament. This was the “We’re much more of a together definitely missed him,” redshirt team’s twelfth tournament title and team,” junior guard Trey Landers junior forward Ryan Mikesell said. the program’s fourth in the last five said. “Off the court, we love being Sophomore point guard Jalen years. The bench squad mobs their teammates after the final point is played out, giving Dayton their A-10 Tournament win. Emotions were at an all-time high around each other. I feel like being Crutcher has been a revelation early To make it to the championship, after a five-set dual between their rivals VCU. Photo couresy of A10 Photographer Brian McWalters. more together off the court can this season, showing significant the second-seeded Flyers had to only help us on the court. We’ve growth over just one off-season. defeat the third-seeded La Salle just been building up chemistry, Crutcher has been a true Explorers, whom they lost to twice and it’s starting to show.” Trey Landers gets the crowd hyped after a pivotal moment in the Mississippi State game. Landers went on to maestro at the point guard spot, during the regular season, both at Dayton’s schedule thus far has finish the game with four points, two assists and seven rebounds. Photo courtesy of Griffin Quinn. scoring 13.1 points per game and home and on the road. In postseason been very fractured to say the least. dishing out a team high 5.9 assists Flyer fashion, the team defeated La The first three games were against Despite leading by as much 10, traces of these issues earlier in think it’s clear to anyone with eyes per game. He’s been doing it in Salle in a four-set semifinal match. teams far inferior to the Flyers, and and holding a seven point lead very the season, when Dayton let a 20 that UD is vastly improved from style as well, showing off fancy As they prepared to enter the final UD proved just that. Dayton took late in the second half, Dayton point lead slip to eight in the game last season. The 2017-18 Flyers ball handling and clutch three- versus VCU, the team’s motto was to, home three relatively easy wins couldn’t hold on. The Flyers fell to against North Florida. were only 3-4 at this point, having point shooting. His play has been “play fearless.” against North Florida, Coppin the Bulldogs 65-58, and it has left “We still are learning a lot about gone against greatly inferior drawing a lot of comparisons “We were very prepared going State and Purdue Fort Wayne. a lot of the Flyer Faithful worried. who we are and what we need to competition. to another recent Dayton point into the match and honestly at that The most recent four games It’s reasonable for fans to do to become the best version of The new additions to the team guard… point, we had nothing to lose,” senior have been very different, as be frustrated that the Flyers ourselves,” Grant said. have already showed the value they “It doesn’t bother me, it’s cool,” defensive specialist Margo Wolf said. Dayton has competed against have shown an inability to close It’s pretty clear that Dayton has can provide. Redshirt freshman Crutcher said in regards to people “ We were like ‘let’s go out there, play teams in the upper levels of the out games late against tough a bit of growing to do, but we can’t is dynamo on offense. comparing him to Scoochie Smith. as hard as we can.’ We had a great college basketball hierarchy. opponents. We even saw some set the expectations too high. I He throws down mostorous dunks He went on to confirm that he is game plan, our coaches scouted Dayton played three games in indeed better looking than Smith. well, and I think the leaders played three days at the Battle 4 Atlantis So yes, there’s a lot that could fearless.” Teammates get together after their tournament win to celebrate and take photos with their new gear and hardware. This tournament win gave the tournament in the Bahamas, taking be improved upon for the Flyers VCU jumped to a quick start when Flyers their fourth NCAA Tournament birth in the last five years. Photo courtesy of A10 Photographer Brian McWalters. on Butler, No. 4 Virginia, and this season. Some problems, like they won the first set 25-18, capturing Oklahoma. Dayton took down the the extremely short rotation, could six of the final seven points in the feeling in the world.” It was just a really amazing moment, apart. Our team chemistry this year career win, which was hit on Friday, Butler Bulldogs in the first game eventually come back to haunt set. Dayton responded with a 25-15 Wolf’s teammates and fellow and it’s one I’ll probably treasure is unlike any other.” Sept. 28 against Davidson. of the tournament, handing them Dayton. But this is a young team, win in the second, closing out the set seniors Lauren Bruns and Kendyll forever.” The Flyers traveled to Champaign, With preparations already a loss that remains their only of and while it doesn’t show on the with the last five points. The Rams Brown shared similar feelings about Bruns recorded a match-high Illinois to take on Louisville in the first underway for next season, the Flyers the season. record, the Flyers have proved then took the third 25-19 before the the final moment. 19 kills and was named the A-10 round of the NCAA Tournament, have added two new faces to the 2019 The next two games couldn’t how good they can be. Flyers evened the match with a 25-16 “I can’t even put it into words,” Tournament’s Most Outstanding which was hosted by third-seeded roster. Joining the Flyer family next quite live up to scratch. Dayton “We’ve played against some fourth set win. Bruns said. “Just knowing that our Player. She was joined on the All- Illinois. On Friday Nov. 30, the team fall are Grace Dynda and Livie Sandt. showed that they could hang with really good teams, and we’ve Fortunately, the team was no hard work paid off was huge. I was Tournament Team by her teammates dropped a 3-0 decision to Louisville Dynda is a 5-11 outside hitter from some of the top teams in the fought,” Toppin said. “We stranger to fifth set matches against actually on the bench watching, and Brown and sophomore Brooke (25-21, 25-23, 25-21). The loss Perrysburg, Ohio, and Sandt is a 5-10 country but ultimately struggled can compete for a national VCU. As they trailed 7-10 in the final every point we would try to score we Westbeld. marked the end of the season and setter from St. Louis. close games out, losing 66-59 to championship.” frame, their, “play fearless” mantra would go and then we’d come back. Although their work ethic does for Brown, Bruns, and Wolf, the end Despite the excitement of No. 4 Virginia and then 65-54 to Dayton has games this week kicked in, and the Flyers rolled off But once we finally sealed the deal, not go unnoticed and proves itself of their careers. incoming young talent, the team will Oklahoma the following day. against University of Detroit four straight points to take an 11-10 it was very rewarding. If you see the time and time again on the court, Against Louisville, sophomore take a hit in graduating Brown, Bruns “We feel like we didn’t get the Mercy on Tuesday, Dec. 4 and lead before closing the match with a video, there’s a lot of emotions on Bruns insists that it is the bond the Brooke Westbeld posted 16 assists and Wolf. As their careers have come results we wanted in the Bahamas University of Auburn on Saturday 15-12 win. everyone’s faces just because we’ve team shares that is the key to their and 13 digs, her fourteenth double- to a close, they all agree on one thing. going 1-2,” Grant said. “We Dec. 8, with Auburn currently “Honestly, I’ve rewatched the final really worked hard for it. and I’m success. double of the season. Freshman “It’s definitely bittersweet,” Bruns certainly felt like we got better sitting as the No. 8 team in the play probably 20 times, and it was happy we finally did it again.” “We put in a lot of work, and our Maura Collins was another key said. “It’s been an amazing four years, and that’s the thing that we need nation. Those games will be home just surreal,” Wolf said. “It didn’t “[It was] a rush of adrenaline,” freshmen, sophomores and everyone contributor with a career high three and I wouldn’t have wanted to spend to continue to do.” and away respectively. really hit until a couple days after. Brown continued. “If you watch the just bought in this year, and I think we service aces. my college experience anywhere else Friday night’s game against No. To stay up to date on all Everything we had worked for, it’s all tape, you can see us all rushing off were an awesome team,” Bruns said. Dayton ended their season 23-8 but UD.” 25 Mississippi St. was in front of things Flyer basketball, be sure for one moment, one game at the end the bench, then running back, then “We’ve been awesome teammates overall and hit many important “This has been the best four years a sold out crowd at UD arena, but to follow our twitter account, @ of the day. To finally realize that our rushing off the bench and running to one another and care about each milestones throughout, including of my life,” Wolf said. the Flyers painted a similar picture Jalen Crutcher drives against his defender in the Mississippi State game. He would go on to finish that game FlyerNewsSports and check out hard work paid off was the greatest back, then we finally rush the floor. other, and I think that’s what set it head coach Tim Horsmon’s 250th on the court. with 11 points and seven assists. Photo courtesy of Griffin Quinn. our website daily at flyernews.com! SPORTS 16 FLYER NEWS TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 MEN’S BASKETBALL

MEN’S BASKETBALL: BY THE NUMBERS

Record: 4-3 (0-0) Points Per Game: 69.3 FG Percentage: 47.3% 3PT Percentage: 30.2% FT Percentage: 64.5% Rebounds Per Game: 34.6 Assists Per Game: 14.3

Scoring Leaders: 1) Josh Cunningham, 13.8 PPG 2) Jalen Crutcher, 13.1 PPG 3) Obi Toppin, 11.0 PPG 4) Ryan Mikesell, 9.7 PPG 5) Jordan Davis, 9.0 PPG

Upcoming Games: Leader: Dec. 4 vs. Detroit Mercy Trey Landers, 7.1 RPG Dec. 8 @ Auburn Leader: Dec. 16 vs. Tulsa* Jalen Crutcher, 5.9 APG Dec. 19 vs. Western Michigan For more on how the Flyers are Dec. 22 vs. Presbyterian fairing in Anthony Grant’s second Dec. 29 vs. Georgia Southern year as Head Coach, read Michael Crouchley’s story on * = game to be played in page 15. Uncasville, Connecticut

Jordan Davis attacks the paint in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on November 16. Photo and Graphic Courtesy of Griffin Quinn.