flyernews.com FLYER NEWS @FlyerNews THURSDAY, NEWS A&E OPINIONS SPORTS NOV. 7, 2013 Pre-law day offered students “Adam Devine’s House Party” Letter to the Editor: Miley Women’s soccer wins A-10, inside look at admissions pro- shows off fresh comedic talent, Cyrus is the wrecking ball of pg. 17. VOL. 61 NO. 11 cess, pg. 3. pg. 5. our generation, pg. 16. 2013-2014 MEN’S BASKETBALL PREVIEW University of Dayton redshirt junior guard Jordan Sibert (24) shoots a free throw during an exhibition game against Ryerson University, Saturday, Oct. 26, at UD Arena. UD won 89-62. ETHAN KLOSTERMAN/PHOTO EDITOR Graphic by MEGHAN OSTERMUELLER/ART DIRECTOR Survey reveals students are unfamiliar with term in alcohol policy JIM VOGEL Staff Writer BYRON HOSKINSON Staff Writer Jessica Hoelting, conduct coordi- the mitigating circumstances policy. themselves or another. afraid of consequences?” received a 23 nator in Community Standards and A fifth-year mechanical engineering Of those surveyed, 11 individuals, or percent positive and a 77 percent nega- The results of a recent survey con- Civility, said mitigating circumstances major, who asked not to be identified, 19 percent of respondents, immediately tive response. ducted by the University of Dayton Stu- is outlined in the student handbook un- said he received a monetary fine after knew the meaning of the phrase “miti- Freshman international studies dent Government Association regard- der the alcohol policy. being transported to the hospital for an gating circumstances.” Of those, six major Claire Sanfilippo said she was ing the university’s alcohol policy have “Mitigating circumstances encour- incident in October 2010. He said he were current or former resident assis- unaware of what the term meant by it- raised concerns about students’ knowl- ages students to call for assistance if received enough disciplinary points to tants or student neighborhood fellows. self. However, she said she was aware edge of “mitigating circumstances.” their friend is in a state where they place him on probation for the remain- When the policy was briefly ex- of the policy with regard to calling for The term refers to the alcohol vio- know that they need attention, most der of the year. plained, 83 percent (48 of those sur- help for a friend while you yourself lation policy that provides protection likely medical. The outcome of that Hoelting explained that mitigating veyed), claimed to be acquainted with may be intoxicated. from disciplinary action for students call is that the student that calls [UD] circumstances apply even if agencies the policy, though they were unfamil- “I was made aware of the policy who “seek assistance for their fellow Public Safety will not be documented other than Public Safety are called. iar with its administrative name. Of with regard to alcohol by AlcoholEdu,” students who may be in medical dan- should they appear to be intoxicated,” She said the recipient of the call re- those unaware of the nature of the Sanfilippo said. ger” as well as for the student in need Hoelting said. cords the name of the student seeking policy, eight were freshman and two Chris Schramm, associate vice pres- of care, according to the 2013-2014 UD “The student that the caller sought assistance and uses that documenta- were sophomores. ident of student development and dean Student Handbook. attention for will be documented but tion to determine who called. When asked if the possibility of dis- of students, said she believes most stu- The SGA survey, which was con- any punitive monetary fees will be Flyer News surveyed a sample of ciplinary action ever influenced a de- dents have a similar understanding of ducted via surveymonkey.com, asked waived,” Hoelting said. 58 students, inquiring their familiar- cision to call public safety, 19 percent the policy. students if they were “familiar with Hoelting explained while monetary ity with the mitigating circumstances of respondents said it had. The SGA the definition of mitigating circum- fees are waived for the student being policy, its terminology, and whether survey asked a similar question and stances.” Of the 64 respondents, 25 assisted, other behavioral consequenc- the potential for disciplinary action for received a similar response: The ques- See CIRCUMSTANCES on p. 3 percent replied “Yes” and 75 percent es such as mandatory alcohol classes alcohol violations have ever factored tion, “Have you ever been afraid to help replied “No,” according to the survey. or hearings can still be enforced under into a decision to call public safety for an intoxicated friend because you were 2 Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 TICKER Online at flyernews.com CAMPUS ARTSTREET PRESENTS UD OBSERVES THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE KRISTALLNACHT This week’s Thursday Night Live will fea- Join the community for the Kristallnacht ture live music from the Music Therapy Candlelight Ceremony Monday, Nov. 11, Club. The event will take place Thursday, at 5 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Nov. 7, at 8 p.m. at the ArtStreet Cafe. Chapel. This is the 5th Annual Obser- For more information, contact ArtStreet vance of “The Night of Broken Glass” in at (937) 229- 5101. 1938, which marked the beginning of the Holocaust. The World Music Choir will perform at the event. DCDC HOSTS AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT DANCE AND DRUM CIRCLE OPENS THURSDAY The Dayton Contemporary Dance Com- The opening reception for the Citizens pany will hold an African Dance and of the World Photography Exhibit will Drum Circle Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 take place Thursday, Nov. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. in ArtStreet Studio D. Participants p.m. at ArtStreet. The event will include will experience the communal spirit of Participants run down Evanston Street in the Delta Sigma Pi Autumn Air 5K, Nov. 2. Proceeds from the race ben- international cuisine and an awards cer- African dance and explore the cultures efited the Miami Valley chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. CHRIS SANTUCCI/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER emony at 6:30 p.m. The exhibit features of Mali and Senegal. The event is fit for student and faculty photography from both beginners and advanced dancers. LOCAL their experiences abroad. It runs through No pre-registration is necessary. WHALEY WINS RACE FOR MAN WIELDS CROSSBOW, MaN PLEADS GUILTY TO Dec. 13. DAYTON MAYOR SWAT TEAM RESPONDS HAVING SEX WITH POOL Nan Whaley won the race for mayor A man armed with a crossbow TOY STUDENTS SHARE WORK for the city of Dayton with 8,893 votes, threatened police Saturday, prompting Edwin Tobergta, of Hamilton, was AT PECHA KUCHA SLAM beating opponent A.J. Wagner, who them to call in a SWAT team. Police sentenced to 11 months in prison FRIDAY FILM FEATURES English Composition students will com- had 6,803 votes. Whaley has said the responded to a report of a suicidal Tuesday, Nov. 5 for public indecency. ‘MaDE IN INDIA’ pete in a Pecha Kucha Slam Tuesday, city has made progress in reducing subject at a home in Hamilton when the He was arrested June 15 for stepping ArtStreet will screen the film “Made in In- Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Sears Recital crime and taking care of structures no man inside threatened officers with a out his back door naked and having dia” Friday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. in ArtStreet Hall. Pecha Kucha is a presentation style longer in use. Whaley will replace Gary crossbow, saying he would kill anyone “sexual relations with a rubber pool Studio B. The documentary discusses in which 20 slides are shown for 20 sec- Leitzell as mayor and will begin her who came in the home. A family float,” according to a Hamilton police human experiences behind the “out- onds each, creating a fast-paced, lively four-year term in January. member was also in the home and had report. Tobergta has been convicted sourcing” of surrogate mothers to India performance. During the presentations, locked herself in a room upstairs. The three times before for the same offense and how this causes a clash of families students will share their thoughts on SWAT team secured the home and the with similar circumstances. in the midst of reproductive technology literacy and the rights, rites and writes . man surrendered himself to police after and choice from a global perspective. associated with it. an hour and a half. Join filmmaker Rebecca Haimowitz for a Information from whiotv.com. Information from whiotv.com Information from daytondailynews.com discussion and reception at 7 p.m. be- fore the screening. NATION & WORLD FAN INJURED BY HOT LaTE-NIGHT SHOOTING GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG SUES ROYALS LEAVES GUNMAN DEAD SAVES NEWBORN BABY A man is suing the Kansas City Royals An all-night search in New Jersey’s Jade, a German Shepherd in Bir- after he was struck in the eye by a hot Westfield Garden State Plaza Mall en- migham, England, is credited with sav- dog thrown by the team’s mascot. John sued after 20-year-old Richard Shoop ing the life of a newborn left in a park. DIFFICULTY|hard Coomer, 53, was injured by a 4-ounce, entered the mall with a loaded rifle Roger Wilday, Jade’s owner, said they foil-wrapped wiener at a game in 2009. and opened fire. Hundreds of shop- were walking in the park when Jade The incident required him to have two pers were trapped for hours as police suddenly sprinted toward some bushes, surgeries totaling $4,800 in medi- searched for Shoop, who was dressed laid down next to a carrier bag and cal expenses. His lawsuit seeks “over in all black and wore a helmet. Police refused to return to her owner.