INSIDE Dorothy Lane Market creates rewards program, page 3

NEWS Charges not filed in alleged rapes, page 2

A&E POTH brings Greeks together, page 6

OPINIONS Staff ed: calling for more discussion with UD , page 9

SPORTS Krafka starring, smiling as freshman, page 11

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON VOL. 60 NO. 9 UD POLITICAL POLICY UPSETS STUDENT LEADERS

S gnue Go iat “The students should be able Staff Writer to support a political candi- date of their choosing to exer- Leaders in the College Demo- cise their rights of free speech,” crats and College Republicans are Owings said. speaking out about a University of Administrators such as Student Dayton policy prohibiting the dis- Life and Kennedy Union director tribution of candidate endorsing Amy Lopez-Matthews have ex- literature on campus. pressed a willingness to cooperate Lisa Sandner, an attorney in with student organizations. UD’s office of legal affairs, said the “We have given political stu- university adopted this position to dent organizations a copy of the comply with the requirements set policy and will work with them on forth in the Internal Revenue Code events,” said Amy Lopez-Matthews, to maintain its tax exempt status Executive Director of Student Life as a non-profit, or 501(c)(3), orga- and Kennedy Union. nization. Sandner said that students “The University of Dayton, as should familiarize themselves an institution, is prohibited from with the university’s policies and participating or intervening in practices regarding political and any political campaign on behalf electoral activities to help shape of any candidate for public office,” their organization’s events and said Sandner. activities. She said organizations The University of Dayton Po- should be sensitive to the restric- litical/Electoral Activities Policies tions placed on the university as and Practices outlines the policy an institution. for students. The five-page docu- “They should be mindful that ment defines “political” as advoca- when they support a candidate that cy for, or opposition to, a candidate they do so in an individual capacity for public office. It features what and make that distinction as clear is permitted and not permitted in as possible,” Sandner said. public on campus. Leaver said she understood For example, UD prohibits any Jamie Leaver and that stu- the university’s restrictions on advertisements or editorials re- said the univer- dents want to be endorsing candidates, but re- garding candidates for elective sity guidelines have involved in.” iterated she doesn’t speak for public office in official university a negative impact on po- Pfister said the current the university. publications, and prohibits door- litically inclined organizations. policy makes it difficult for politi- “I understand that the university to-door campaigning in the student Leaver, a senior political science keting and leadership major, said cal organizations on campus to do is a private institution and cannot neighborhoods or dorms. major, said the sole purpose of the current policies make it hard anything besides non-partisan endorse any political candidate,” “The challenge with this issue is the College Republicans during to hold events or gather excitement events, which is upsetting dur- Leaver said. “I have no problem finding the right balance between an election season is to gain sup- about the upcoming election. ing an election year when there with that. But I am not the Univer- supporting individual and orga- port for Republican candidates “This affects our organization should be a buzz of excitement sity of Dayton and I do not speak on nizational involvement in the po- among students. because a lot of the events that we throughout campus. behalf of the university; I am one litical process as part of a broader Leaver said the university has want to do as a group and open up Senior political science major individual, and I speak on behalf of educational experience and com- completely obstructed this prac- to the community have to be modi- Kurt Owings said he understands myself only.” plying with the regulatory require- tice, and in turn has defeated the fied in some way, and it makes it that students are not allowed to put ments to protect the university’s entire purpose of the organization. a lot harder for us to put on these signs up in the student neighbor- Photos for illustration contributed by Ann Dabney and Gage Skidmore tax exempt status,” Sandner said College Democrats President events,” Pfister said. “They are the hood, and he does not agree with . College Republicans president Daniel Pfister, a sophomore mar- events that generate excitement this policy

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UtuD s dents UVAame n d top involved in party school Students build canned good castles during a Greek Week event Wednesday, Sept. 26, in Kennedy Union. MAT- interstate crash THEW Worsham/Opinions editor Playboy magazine picked Dayton police suspect alcohol the University of Virginia as was involved in a crash on In- campus the top party school in the terstate 75 at the Ohio exit U.S. Other schools in the 4 at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, artstreet film series CAbte la night roco kt berfest magazine’s top 10 include Sept. 26. UD students travel- ArtStreet will show “Brazil,” a cookout ArtStreet will host Rocktoberfest, USC, University of Florida, ing northbound crashed into film about a bureaucrat who CAB will host a late night cook- a concert featuring performers University of Wisconsin and another car going south. The turns enemy of the state, as part out from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. on such as Customer Service and Ohio State. The magazine driver and passenger, who of the Friday Night Films pro- Saturday, Sept. 29. The event the Gem City Horns, Lauren Ey- listed SUNY College of fled the scene, were found gram. The film will be shown will include a cookout and pizza, lise, Nick Fister, Dave Zup, Phil Environmental Science of later near the intersection of at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. The games and a raffle for prizes. Cenedella, Libby Gill, Mary Mi- Forestry as the worst overall Webster and Dietrick streets. event is free of charge. chael, Brendan Michaelis and party school. Information from whiotv.com Good English. The event will Information from usatoday.com begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at ArtStreet. ARTS SERIES ARTS

MAKE IT A DATE. Prosecutor: No charges filed MUSIC CHANGES EVERYTHING. in case of two reported rapes wilmarl ia g be Safety crime log. prosecutor’s office. Managing Editor An investigator from Public The university crime log shows Safety met with the prosecutor’s the dispatcher originally classi- Rape charges will not be filed office Tuesday before the decision fied the Caldwell incident as gross against the once suspected student was announced, according to Ran- sexual imposition. The Caldwell in the case of two alleged sexual dy Groesbeck, a UD police major incident was later reclassified as assaults reported to have occurred and the director for administra- rape, according to Groesbeck. over move-in weekend in August. tion and security for Public Safety. Then, during the Public Safety On Tuesday, Sept. 25, the Mont- “The situation is being reviewed investigation on Aug. 20, the fe- gomery County Prosecutor’s Of- within the university,” Groesbeck male student reported that she fice announced there was not said, referring to the separate in- was also sexually assaulted while enough evidence for felony charg- vestigatory process UD is required in the basement of a landlord THE BRAZILIAN es. to execute under Title IX. house on the 400 block of Kiefaber “In this particular case, they “Our investigation was very Street. The next morning, Public ASSAD BROTHERS looked at everything and deter- thorough,” Groesbeck said. Safety created a report for the re- mined there was insufficient evi- The criminal investigation re- ported Kiefaber incident, classify- with the promusic a dence to support that there was a volved around two incidents re- ing the incident as a rape that oc- chamber orchestra felony that had been committed,” ported to have occurred on the curred sometime during move-in said Greg Flannagan, a spokesman same night, between the same weekend. Students: $5 SATURDAY for the prosecutor’s office. two students, in the basement of Over the course of the investi- Faculty and Staff: $10 The former suspect, now con- a house on Kiefaber Street and in gation, Public Safety determined OCTOBER 13 Tickets available at the door or in advance at the firmed through the prosecutor’s the newly built Caldwell Apart- the reported Kiefaber incident oc- 7:30PM SOUTH PARK Kennedy Union Box Office. office to be a 21-year-old male ments. curred around 12:30 a.m., approxi- UNITED METHODIST CHURCH senior, was accused of sexually On Monday, Aug. 20 at 2:13 a.m., mately an hour and 45 minutes be- (across Brown Street from Caldwell St Apts) assaulting a 17-year-old female two UD police officers were “dis- fore the UD police were dispatched Program includes a world premiere—hear from composer freshman twice, at two different patched to the area of the Caldwell to the Caldwell incident. Clarice Assad at a 6:30 pre-concert talk—as well as Ravel, residences on campus, in less than Street Apartments on the report of Flannagan said he was unaware Respighi, and Copland’s Appalachian Spring. an hour and 45 minutes, according a possible sexual assault in prog- if the University of Dayton Depart- to information from the University ress,” according to a Public Safety ment of Public Safety was pursu- FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.UDAYTON.EDU/ARTS of Dayton Department of Public incident report released by the ing any lesser criminal charges. NEWS 3 FLYER NEWS | Friday, September 28, 2012

Dorothy Lane Market offers new rewards program chr d is ben el the website explains that if buy- Staff Writer ing a dozen Crystal Springs Eggs for 19 cents, it will take a total of Dorothy Lane Market, a local 200 points. grocery store chain, updated and re- Joe Gierut, a senior political sci- vamped its shopper reward system ence major, believes that Dorothy Lane over the summer, maximizing savings Market produces higher quality food for loyal customers and providing items and has been shopping at the unique deals to those enrolled in the market since his freshman year. Club DLM program. Although he sees other students According to the Dorothy Lane shop elsewhere, Gierut feels satisfied, website, the new system, which be- as evidenced by his loyalty to the com- gan July 9, is “not an advertising gim- pany. mick, and it’s not a charge card. It’s “I feel like it’s higher quality and your ticket to even greater customer I’m willing to pay for the higher qual- service.” A customer must first reg- ity,” Gierut said. ister in store and activate the rewards Gierut believes that the new points card using one of the Dorothy Lane system could prove very effective with Market computers before receiving UD students if they understand how to the benefits.A get the most out of their accumulated On normal business days, for every points. two dollars spent in the store a custom- “All college kids are trying to er receives one point. Customers can save a little money here and there also accumulate points more quickly and this is a way for Dorothy Lane by purchasing bonus items through- to reach out to kids our age,” out the store. he said. “Buy two whole loaves of Artisan Tom Winter, vice president of mar- Bread, each worth 50 bonus points, and keting for Dorothy Lane Market, said you have earned 100 bonus points,” the points system updated a customer according to the store’s website. “You loyalty program, which started in 1995. may redeem those points in the same The system acts as “an extra step transaction for bananas at 9 cents to help people who buy the everyday a pound.” items,” Winter said. Customers can find bonus items Unlike the old system where spe- listed on the store’s website, shopdlm. cific discounts were delivered to the com. customer through the mail or over The store also has 10x Points Days the Internet, the new points system on the 10th, 20th and 30th of any given rewards allow the customer to choose month, when spending two dollars in the items they wish to purchase at a the store equals 10 points instead of discount, according to Winter. one, according to the website. Winter believes that UD students In a July 2012 press release, will take advantage of the opportuni- the stores stated that points have ties to save. He thinks the new points “no value.” reward system will appeal to the col- “Each customer allocates the points lege crowd. they have earned towards the Club,” “They can earn and burn the press release said. “DLM Rewards the points on the same transac- priced items they wish to buy. In so do- tion,” Winter said. “It’s instant ing, customers decide the value of their gratification.” own points.” Dorothy Lane Market has locations The Oakwood Dorothy Lane Market store is seen, Sept. 25. IAN MORAN/Chief PHOTOGRAPHER As a baseline for the purchas- in Oakwood, Springboro and Washing- ing power of a customer’s points, ton Square.

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Students find opportunities through Peace Corps

b shrADY a e her time in the developing country Nick Cardilino is a campus min- can studies, said she is in the pro- Chief News Writer teaching local community mem- ister who works through the Center cess of applying to the 51-year-old bers preventative health and sani- for Social Concern at UD. As part organization. While the corps ap- Many University of Dayton stu- tary measures, HIV/AIDS preven- of Campus Ministry, he said the plicant said she’s excited to serve dents view their post-graduation tion, proper nutrition and family Center for Social Concern aims to the global community, she hopes options as limited to either enroll- planning issues. place students in positions where the experience will help her reach ing in a graduate studies program “I lived underneath a thatch roof they can perpetuate UD’s mission her ultimate goal of working as a or entering the professional work- about 100 km away from the near- of facilitating positive change and foreign correspondent for a promi- force, but Peace Corps recruiter est paved road with no electricity justice while furthering their ca- nent news organization. Katie Sylvester was on campus or running water,” she told Flyer reers following graduation. “I’ve always wanted to be a war- Monday, Sept. 24, to share with News before the information ses- With that aim, Cardilino strong- time correspondent and this is the students the viability of a third sion. “It was the real deal. It was ly encourages students to join the best way to get out there and get option—making a global impact definitely an eye-opening and hum- Peace Corps to not only serve as an your feet wet in the international through volunteerism in the Peace bling experience being able to make agent of “peace and justice,” but to community,” she said. “It’s really Corps. a real impact on people’s lives when open the door to future opportuni- a great organization. What they do The Peace Corps recruiter spoke they needed a helping hand.” ties that would otherwise probably is amazing.” to UD students and faculty in the Sylvester said she recruits heav- not be afforded to graduates. Students who are interested Alumni Building, sharing her ex- ily at UD and would like to see more “It’s a great experience because in learning more about the Peace periences as a health volunteer in students join the Peace Corps be- you’re able to provide an important Corps or how to apply can visit the African nation of Zambia and cause it embodies the same val- service while keeping your options peacecorps.gov or contact Sylvester detailing various service opportu- ues of Catholic service and global for the future wide open,” Cardilino directly at ksylvester@peacecorps. nities the corps provides. mindedness as the university. She said. gov. As the Peace Corps point of A Cincinnati native whose sis- said UD’s curriculum also helps One student who is hopeful the contact for southwest Ohio, Sylves- Katie Sylvester, a Peace Corps ter studied special education at provide its students with the pre- Peace Corps will allot future career ter will return to the Dayton area to recruiter, poses with her headman, UD, Sylvester arrived in Zambia in requisite skills necessary to volun- opportunities is UD junior Megan host another information session at Mr. Kamwanya, another Peace Corps volunteer and others in a early 2004 and remained in coun- teer in the corps, particularly in ed- Garrison. 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Day- village in Zambia. try until 2006. The 2003 graduate of ucation, foreign language, health, Garrison, who is double-major- ton Metro Library on East Third PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY KATIE Loyola University Chicago spent agriculture and engineering. ing in communication and Ameri- Street in downtown Dayton. SYLVESTER 5K raises money in memory of deceased student

Jivgm o el est friends, at 10 a.m. on Sunday, “Danny was a great student and Staff Writer Sept. 30. loved to challenge himself in his Dr. David Darrow, director of studies, so a scholarship bearing The University of Dayton com- the University Honors Program, his name will help us to carry on munity has rallied around the said that Arnold was a power lifter his love of learning,” she said. tragic loss of Danny Arnold in an that took his own health of mind, Darrow stated that all funds col- effort to celebrate his life and leave heart and body very seriously. lected through the 5K and other a lasting mark on UD in his honor. Arnold also took great joy in funds donated in Danny’s name According to some of Arnold’s sharing his knowledge of power- will go towards the scholarship closest friends, Arnold was a pre- lifting and healthy living with oth- fund for a UD upperclassmen. med student with a passion for er students and friends, according Darrow said the event is a testa- chemistry and philosophy. He to Darrow. ment to Danny’s life and the type was working on an honors thesis “In many respects, the run is of student that he was. related to stem cells, according to testimony to what we do best on “There is something powerful his friends. this campus: learning and living about learning together, discuss- Arnold was an active member as a community,” Darrow said. ing the same ideas and trying to of the Honors Student Advising Harper also expressed her grati- acquire similar skills,” Darrow Committee and had serious pros- tude to the UD community in re- said. pects at leadership in the group, sponse to her fiancée’s death. According to Jill Talley, Dar- they said. “On behalf of the Arnold fam- row’s administrative assistant, Arnold was also a member of ily, the Berger family, the Harper there is also still a considerable the pre-med fraternity Alpha Ep- family and all of Danny's friends, need for volunteers for the 5K silon Delta and was accepted to I would really like to thank every- event to ensure that a success on Wright State University’s Boon- one who has signed up to partici- Sunday. shoft School Of Medicine, accord- pate in the 5K to honor him,” she Talley said UD students inter- ing to his friends. said. “We have over 250 people ested in participating in the event However, above all else, Ar- registered for the event and are ex- as a runner, walker or as a volun- nold’s friends attest to his dedica- pecting more to come on Sunday.” teer should sign up in Alumni Hall tion to his family, friends and his Laurie Harper, Carol’s mother, room 124 as soon as possible. ability to make everyone he met said she hopes the run will raise The price of participation is $15. laugh. money that will help to establish Arnold’s fiancée Carol Harper, a scholarship for a deserving up- a senior double majoring in educa- perclassman honors student that Daniel Arnold, right, died over the summer. A 5K run has been estab- tion and Spanish, has organized a focuses on their studies as they lished in his memory. 5K walk/run in honor of Arnold, work on their honor’s thesis or PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY THE along with some of Arnold’s clos- maintains a solid GPA. ARNOLD FAMILY NEWS 5 FLYER NEWS | Friday, September 28, 2012

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Students use the rock climbing wall in the UD Rec Plex, Wednesday, Sept. 26. MATTHEW WORSHAM/ SOURCE: WebSudoku.com OPINIONS EDITOR UD recruits new students at Dragons’ college night Cr h is risanti the Dragons and Fifth Third Bank are out-of-state schools scheduled to ap- dents,” Durkle said. “When events “After seeing pictures of the cam- Lead News Writer now in their fifth season hosting the pear were Purdue University, Valpara- like these are hosted locally, we want pus and how beautiful it was, I knew event, and that last year was the big- iso University, University of Louisville to make sure our home market is fully I wanted to go visit it,” Lamperis said. The University of Dayton reached gest turnout yet. and University of Kentucky. expressed,” he said. “Once I arrived on campus, I loved the out to potential college students by “College Prep Night is an oppor- Robert Durkle, assistant vice presi- Durkle said the university did set size of the student body and the kind participating in “College Prep Night” tunity for the community to promote dent for Enrollment Management, up a table at “College Prep Night” with atmosphere the university brought,” at Fifth Third Field from 6-8 p.m. higher education to local high school- said that UD gets invited to about 700 information about UD, including pam- she said. Wednesday, Sept. 26. ers interested in expanding on their events like these a year across the phlets and representatives that were Kevin Hayes, a freshman discover According to a press release issued education for the future,” Abney said. country. willing to talk with potential college arts major, said that he first started by the Dayton Dragons on Sept. 19, Abney said that up to 47 colleges Durkle said that when university students and answer questions for as looking at UD because his sister cur- College Prep Night was a free event and universities were scheduled to promotion events are a long distance long as they like. rently goes here and one of his favorite hosted by the Dayton Dragons and attend including schools in Ohio such away, such as Arizona or California, Molly Lamperis, a freshman me- high school teachers is a UD graduate. Fifth Third Bank in an effort to pro- as Miami University, University of UD has a program called Flyer Con- chanical engineering major, said she “When I visited I noticed that Day- vide potential college students and Cincinnati, Xavier University, Ohio nection which connects with alumni first found out about UD from the ton felt like a tight-knit community their parents with information for Northern University, Sinclair Com- to support the university and promote college search engine, a web search more than the other schools I was “planning an educational path.” munity College and Wright State Uni- it if UD cannot attend the event. engine for colleges and universities considering,” Hayes said. “So far my Brandy Abney, director of sponsor versity. “Events like these give us greater worldwide where the results are only experience at UD has been an amaz- services for the Dayton Dragons, said In addition, Abney said that some exposure to potential college stu- school webpages. ing one.”

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Kt ra ie Ch istoff sorority Alpha Phi won last year’s compe- reographing Pi Phi’s POTH routine, and This will be Cracchiolo’s third time “We really appreciate support since so Lead A&E Writer tition, and she is hoping to have a similar she helped them come in second place last participating in POTH. much time and effort goes into planning,” experience this year. year by just a tenth of a point. “It was amazing,” he said of winning Eckerle said. She encourages students to “It was so much fun,” Eckerle said of “We would love to win, but it is fun last year’s competition. “We worked re- come watch POTH, and said it is a lot of Greek Week 2012 is coming to a close, her experience last year. “I experienced in general,” Barbati said. “It’s a really ally hard last year.” fun to watch friends perform. and it has all led up to the most antici- a lot of nerves at first, but the feeling of unique experience and you get to know Cracchiolo said that they warn broth- Barbati also encourages students to pated event of the week, the Puttin’ on the winning was so incredible.” people on a different level through prac- ers beforehand what a time commitment come support POTH. She said it’s really Hits dance competition. “It’s definitely our goal to keep the ticing so often with them.” it is, and he said that they practice quite entertaining to see the different themes This event will take place today at 4:15 title,” Eckerle said, although she added “This is the most competitive event a bit to prepare. and how many people are so committed. p.m. It will be held at the ArtStreet Ampi- that it’s really all about having fun and of Greek Week because it takes the most It is this amount of dedication and “It shows how unified the Greek orga- theatre. Seven fraternities and six sorori- friendly competition. commitment,” Barbati said, who has been hard work required that makes POTH nizations are,” she said. ties will participate in the event, which Last year’s runners-up from Pi Beta working on the routine with help from “the biggest event of Greek Week,” ac- Cracchiolo said that it’s a great time requires each organization to perform Phi are also looking forward to this year’s Mandy Ogulnick since the end of August. cording to Cracchiolo. and it’s really funny to see your class- a dance routine with a specific theme. competition, according to Alexa Barbati, Sigma Phi Epsilon was the winning Eckerle also said that POTH is her mates dancing up on stage. One fraternity and one sorority are each a senior early childhood education major fraternity last year, and they have also favorite event of Greek Week because it POTH will charge $1 for admission and crowned winners. and Pi Phi choreographer. She will par- been working hard to prepare for POTH is the one they prepare for the most. She proceeds will go to the Distance 4 Dreams Megan Eckerle, a junior communica- ticipate in POTH for a third and final time according to Mark Cracchiolo, a junior said that they put a lot of time and dedica- charity. tion major, is looking forward to partici- this year. marketing major and Sig Ep POTH com- tion into their routine and it all pays off pating in POTH for a second time. Her This is also Barbati’s third year cho- mittee member. in the end. Best, worst fall break experiences Give dance a chance

AnaGdn o by Congratulations! You have survived the first six weeks of school A mANDA Dee sessions range from traditional A&E Editor and earned that oh so generous three days off from classes. The Staff Writer African dance to hip-hop. En va sHAUb big question is, what’s the best and worst way to spend your time? “As part of the residency, we Asst. A&E Editor The Dayton Contemporary wanted to make [DCDC] accessible Dance Company, one of the larg- to students. They have some con- est companies between Chicago nections with the theater program, and New York City according to but we wanted to also have an in- Jhno Eiting STEPH LUTZ B RIGID KOVACH www.dcdc.org, offers its expertise formal dance environment avail- to University of Dayton students able,” Niess said. at no cost every Tuesday from 8-9 Although the classes are geared p.m. towards beginners, skilled dancers Established in 1968, DCDC, is the can learn from these professional oldest modern dance company in dancers as well. Ohio. With its African-American “The modern dance master background, the company inte- class appeals to me most because I grates traditional culture and am a dancer and that’s a style I re- spirituality into movement. ally like,” freshman discover arts DCDC is the current artist-in- major Krista Bondi said. residence at UD. Through the Labeled “a testimony to endur- artist-in-residency program, the ance against great odds” by the company is able to teach and learn DCDC website, the company has Year: Senior Year: Sophomore Year: Sophomore in an entirely new setting. expressed its art and creativity Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Education Major: Exercise Physiology Assistant Director of Artstreet for 43 years and students have the Adrienne Niess said that the re- advantage of experiencing this cul- lationship between the company ture for free. Best: At Minster, Ohio’s Oktoberfest Best: Personally, being at home with Best: Usually going home, but this year I and the university has lasted three The next class is DCDC fit, Oct. 9 celebration. my mom watching Criminal Minds and am going on a breakout trip to Camden, years. at the McGinnis Center, 301 Lowes Worst: In Gatlinberg, Tenn. drinking hot chocolate. NJ. The class is available to all stu- St. Worst: Being sent to Antarctica for some Worst: Studying for midterms after dents: no experience, no pre-regis- For more information, call Art- odd reason. break. tration and no fees required. The Street at 937-229-5101.

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Jloel en redlingshafer TC: Techno, a whole lot of techno. Staff Writer CM: “Make it Nasty” by Tyga. Robert Washington: No, I’d say Flyer News: How did you guys it’s techno. meet? Tom Corcoran: Freshman year, FN: How will living together be we all play football. different when football season is Sal Salvato: In the Vietnam war over? Colin Monnier: Yeah ‘Nam. SS: We’ll all be home together a lot, a whole lot of chilling will go FN: What’s it like all being on the on. football team together? CM: We’ll see each other naked a TC: It’s crazy. lot less. CM: It’s good we spend a lot of time together and we see each FN: If your house were made into other naked a lot. a movie, what actor would play SS: Yeah it’s good we spend a lot each of you? of time together, going to practice CM: Dirt Nasty. and hanging out. We’re really SS: No. close. CM: Corcoran would be Chris Far- ley. FN: After living in the Ghetto last SS: No, he’d be John Belushi. year [Trinity Street], what is it like TC: I would be Stone Cold Steve Senior football Teammates: communication major Tom Corcoran, Rob Strong, pre-med major Colin Monnier, business finance moving to L Street? Austin, Monnier would be a young major Sal Salvato, pre-physical therapy major Joe Janasek and chemistry major Brannon Dunn. Chanelle Brown/staff TC: Walking to class is better. Christopher Walken. photographer SS: We have Frericks Center right SS: Who would Wash be? next to us so it’s easy for football. TC: O. J. Simpson. ger or Clint Eastwood. RW: Queen. FN: Any last words for Flyer CM: It’s really quiet. RW: I’d be Denzel Washington or RW: You can be John Travolta. SS: Cocoa butter. News? Brannon Dunn: And when you John Wayne. TC: If anyone’s John Travolta, it’s BD: Hard bodies. BD: Joe says mustard. want to sleep you can sleep ‘cause TC: Steve Buscemi for Sal. me. TC: Yeah, a bunch of hard bodies. CM: Call 440-552-4645. it’s not loud. CM: Sal would be Nicholas Cage. SS: Yeah, after he ate his brother. SS: Don’t put that. Joe Janasek was not present for the SS: Why am I the worst ones? I CM: She’s totally putting that. interview. FN: What is the soundtrack to 231 would be Danny Glover. FN: What is one word each of you SS: Shenanigans. L St.? TC: I want to be Bobby Lee Swag- would use to describe your house? Allow love to prevail despite minor annoyances

Regardless of your relation- wood floors and where’s the aside the petty arguments, ship status, we can all relate real harm in me tripping over count to 10 or do that pinch- to the everyday things our sig- his Goliath size 13 shoes every ing movement with your fin- nificant others do that drive us single day? He makes me soup gers where it looks like you’re batty. Be it a towel on the floor when I am sick, takes the trash squishing their head, if you or a text message that takes 2 out (most days) and is a won- have to. hours and 47 minutes to reply derful father to our two kids. But my advice to you is to annaodby g (who’s counting?) The takeaway here is this; not throw away a relationship A&E Editor The important thing to re- don’t sweat the small stuff. over something meaningless. member is to focus on the im- Yes, it is totally annoying when Keep moving forward and re- This morning I woke up to portant aspects of the relation- your girlfriend keeps pestering alize that you might be with Are you a poet? find that my significant other ship. Does your partner treat you to evaluate the relative size that boyfriend/girlfriend for In case you are and didn’t know it, Flyer had left his boxer shorts on the you with respect and compas- of her butt in a new pair of the rest of your life and ask News is seeking students who have a cre- closet door knob and the towel sion? Or do they give you the pants when you are right in the yourself if the good qualities ative mind for poetry. Please send submis- from his shower lying in a pud- cold shoulder because you middle of a Bengals’ game. Or outweigh the bad. If so, cut sions to A&E Editor Anna Godby at god- dle in the middle of the floor. glared at them for interrupt- when a boyfriend scarfs down yourselves some slack, go out [email protected]. After four years of mar- ing the latest episode of “Here the last of your favorite food on a date, vent to a friend or riage, it is easy to become com- Comes Honey Boo Boo?” you’ve been hiding from your two and put it behind you. Life Dayton Jazz Ensemble placent, yet these everyday an- A very wise counselor once roommates all week. But in the is short, so remember to focus Anyone feeling jazzy can head over to Boll noyances still have the ability told me, that regardless of the end, we all do things that are on the positive. (And possibly Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m. for a to make me want to hope he little things, it is important to annoying. consider putting up a towel performance by the Dayton Jazz ensemble. gets a piece of popcorn kernel consider if a partner treats us Life, love and relationships rack in your bedroom when The ensemble features a combination of stuck in that tickly place in the well in all other areas of life. are all about balance and if you buy a house!) both written and improved pieces. Admis- back of his throat where he So what if my husband leaves everything else is great, then sion is free. For more information visit can’t quite get it out. a puddle on our antique hard- please, take the time to set www.udayton.edu/arts. 8 OPINIONS flyernews.com FLYER NEWS | Friday, September 28, 2012

“I am thankful for all the complaining I hear about our government because it means we have freedom of speech.” forum Nancie J. Carmody fneditorial It’s not just ‘the economy, stupid’

energy from the social issues era of like to hear more about that issue. Mzzledu : the campaign has run out. Conversely, what about all of the While I agree that continuing our social-conservatives that rallied Whyr a e sOMe forms of speech more acceptable than others? economic recovery is important, around Rick Santorum because of What is the difference between a Flyer News staff member writing a pro-Rom- and I’m glad that it’s once again the his staunchly pro-life views? So the ney column on this page and a member of the UD College Republicans distribut- focus of the campaign, I wonder Republicans write an anti-abortion ing pro-Romney campaign materials in front of KU? what kind of message it sends to plank into their platform and say Both are forms of expression that would seem to be protected under the “Free- those fighting for the social issues that’s enough discussion. Are the dom of Expression” section of the student handbook. Both endorse a particular Mtthewa W o rsham near and dear to their hearts now Santorum supporters satisfied? I view on a political candidate. Both are distributed to students on campus property, Opinions Editor that their concerns have been virtu- guess we’ll never know, since the Re- and both are distributed by organizations that receive some form of support from ally disregarded. publican Party wants to stay mum the administration. Since Gov. Romney gained the For many Americans, social is- about it. Again, in this instance, the The difference is, the column is allowed, while the campaigning is prohibited. unofficial title of “Last Man Stand- sues are not just some politician’s major parties are marginalizing the To be honest, we don’t see the philosophical differences between these two ing” in the Republican primary pet project – they’re a way of life, social concerns of voters. forms of expression, but apparently the university believes they are significant campaign this summer, both he and and in the case of those who feel op- I’m really not trying to rag on the enough to merit a restriction of the campaign activities of the College Democrats President Obama have tried hard to pressed due to their sexual orienta- Republican Party. The Democrats and College Republicans. stick to the old Clinton tagline, “It’s tion or gender identity, it’s probably aren’t getting off easy either. The When did the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of speech divorce from the economy, stupid.” not a way of life that they hope to party still refuses to address long- its guarantee of the freedom of the press? We understand that the administration This is a smart move, politically. preserve. Regardless of your reli- overdue reforms to the nation’s must comply with federal law regarding the university’s non-profit status, but we According to a Rasmussen Reports gious or moral views on the subject, drug control policies. According to don’t understand why our right to speak freely on political topics has survived survey this month, 80 percent of you have to admit that to margin- a 2011 Gallup poll, 57 percent of in- while the rights of our fellow Flyers have been stifled. likely voters rate the economy as alize their concerns is unfair. Why dependents and 57 percent of Demo- We’re calling for a more comprehensive discussion between the university and very important to their decision in aren’t the candidates talking about crats support legalizing the use of its students, specifically those who are involved in the 2012 political campaigns. November. ending the oppression of the 3.8 per- marijuana, yet the party makes no The administration should clarify with these groups those gray areas that still My question is, what happened cent of Americans who identify as mention of such sentiments in its exist in regards to what is and is not permissible under the law. Of course there to the social issues? During the lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgen- platform. How can they blatantly will be restrictions, and we accept that the university does not have much say in Republican primary campaign, all der? ignore an issue that so many mem- matters where federal law is concerned, but there must be a way for the university anyone seemed to want to talk about In the meantime, the Republican bers of their base support? Not only to enable its politically-motivated students to participate in the election while still were social issues like abortion, Party has stated in its platform that is it another example of the sup- complying with campaign regulations. contraception and gay rights. We it will support an amendment to pression of social concerns in this Flyer News supports rights to freedom of expression for all students, whether learned what a Republican House ban abortion in all circumstances. election, but it’s downright foolish. printed in these pages or distributed in public. We stand by the political groups on contraception hearing looks like There isn’t even an exception in the This just goes to show how dis- campus striving for more lenient campaign policies and hope that the university (see: old/white/male) and, to quote case that such a procedure could tant both parties have become from will use this opportunity to teach its students a lesson in compromise. “Saturday Night Live’s” Seth Mey- save the life of the mother – an ex- the American people. Sure, the ers, “President Obama was finally ception that receives support from a economy is important, but if the outed as a Democrat” with regards majority of Americans in poll after social stakes in this election are so to his stance on marriage equality. poll. I’m sure there are plenty of high then maybe we ought to spend fnstaff 2012–2013 It seems, however, that all of the pro-choice Americans that would some time talking about them too. Editor-in-Chief Jacob Rosen 229-3892 Webmaster Michael Whitney

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and toured campus, three days be- Already, I have over three years about potential internships and to be here and have the resources we fore I had to tell the school if I would experience at a semi-professional career opportunities. I didn’t sign up do. I’ve had many family members accept their admission offer. I re- news publication, which is also the for them or ask her to email me, and go to huge state schools or univer- member my skepticism going into most visible organization on cam- I’m not really even close to gradu- sities and feel more like an infini- that day. I also remember that after pus. I’ve had a completed, profes- ation, yet I have a job opportunity tesimal grain of sand than a valued a short walk around campus and a sional-grade resume for almost two relevant to my chosen career path student and member of a learning presentation – which thoroughly em- years now, which I can only assume placed before my very nose every community; they’ve had to fight for phasized UD students’ preparedness was partially responsible for my se- single day. Do you know how hard everything a student should ideally DnCevelanda l for a career and full development of curing of the six or seven jobs and it is for some graduates to find a job have given to them, or simply accept Asst. Opinions Editor resumes before they even graduate – internships I’ve had since coming to today? That’s why so many students less of it. I remember starting my college my mind was made up. Now I know; UD. I have learned so much here, and graduate from this school ready and The real world opportunities we search in high school. I recall specifi- that presentation couldn’t have been most of it fell right into my lap with- willing to jump into a new career. are so easily handed here, when cally that I added the University of more honest. out me having to even search for it. That’s why it’s such a great school. packaged with our comfortable Dayton to my short list of potential I can’t believe my eyes when I That’s how this university works It’s easy to get acclimated to your education, makes this school worth- schools based solely on the fact that I look at where I am now. At the risk for us. It educates us, while simul- environment, especially when you’re while. I may not have any idea what had heard of it and could recite a few of sounding like an arrogant fool, taneously providing us with oppor- planning to spend some four years of employer I’ll end up working for, but vague facts about it. I also remember I’ve got a lot to be proud of. It’s my tunities to apply our knowledge in your life in the same location doing, I have a plan, and have already start- not even considering UD when I had senior year. I have almost completed real life situations. There’s so much essentially, the same thing. It’s not ed on my path to get there. I made a narrowed my college choice down to my studies for a bachelor’s degree in to get involved in through the re- hard to imagine that many of us great decision that day I decided to five final picks. journalism and Spanish, a journey sources available at UD that you re- could fall prey to assuming such a come to the University of Dayton – However, pressed by my mother’s that has been incredibly rewarding ally have to put in effort if you don’t great learning lifestyle and take our we all did – and we shouldn’t ever “You won’t know ‘till you try!” spirit, for me due to the comfortable learn- want to have any extra-curriculars, resources here for granted. But re- forget that. I gave the school one final chance ing environment here. internships or jobs on your plate. ally and truly, we are lucky people letters to the editor A freshman on life so far Despite misuse, free speech sacred On Wednesday afternoon in be- any person that gets to the col- Sometimes we must be tolerant of tion of Mohammed is also insulting would use it to propagate lies and tween classes, I was sitting on the legiate level of education has to intolerance. We do not have to agree in and of itself. Pictures of the di- cruel insensitivities. I urge my fel- hill in Central Mall reading the go through. If you think about with it, we certainly should not ac- vine and Mohammed are expressly low Dayton students to stand beside free copy of The New York Times it, we took ACTs and SATs, filled cept it, nor do we have to be passive, forbidden in Islam and are seen as an unfettered belief in free speech trying my best to act like a prep- out all the applications, somehow but we have to let it happen. To stop heretical. The video is culturally in- even when confronted with its darker py college student. I am not sure squeezed in high school gradua- it would be tantamount to censorship sensitive and bigoted, spreading false forms. The YouTube video espouses why. It seems like it is some sort tion festivities, worked all summer which stifles free speech. Free speech ideas on Islam and its prophet and en- a bigoted opinion of Islam and has of expectation I have been trying to make sure our Flyer Card has ensures that multiple opinions are al- couraging prejudice. been the cause for many protests in to meet during this first month of financial security and now that lowed into the public sphere so that It represents the dark side of free the Middle East. However, we have college. we are getting used to the college no one opinion dominates and dic- speech where people abuse their right to defend the right to free speech for You would think that my basic life, it’s time to face the fact that tates the actions and worldviews of to speak their opinions and insult all, even those who would abuse it. liberal arts classes would fill up we still have no idea what we want people. It is seen as a necessary check others with their chauvinism and Remember Voltaire’s words: “I may my time with homework, and you to do with our lives. against tyranny in our country be- lies. Although reprehensible, these not agree with what you say, but I will would think that searching for a Personally, I feel as if this is the cause we believe that when multiple opinions should still not be censored. defend to the death your right to say new group or club to join every best place for me to figure myself opinions contend for the coveted posi- Some believe that we should counter it.” But when confronted with big- week would keep me from wor- out. With a diverse campus, I am tion of “public opinion,” then the best intolerance with intolerance and oted opinions know that being toler- rying about “college identity is- always challenged to keep an open should win out. censor content that reaches a certain ant of a person’s right to express that sues.” However, the daunting task mind. With a strong sense of com- However, there are those who threshold of discrimination. But who opinion does not mean that we must of finding out who you are and munity, I feel as if I am always abuse the right of free speech by is to say where to place the threshold? passively accept it. Fight such preju- what you want to do with your life welcome. My mind is still boggled spreading lies and propaganda. Most I do not trust any method of man to dices and look for the truth, for Vol- is easier said than done. on how fortunate I am to even be recently, a trailer for an anti-Islam say what is acceptable and what is taire also said, “Those who can make I am sure if I asked any senior on such a lively campus that not movie was uploaded to YouTube two not. Man is fallible, easily influenced you believe absurdities can make you or graduate student if they could many people have the chance to weeks ago and has led to protests by others and never impartial. More- commit atrocities.” re-live their college years, they attend. in the Middle East over the video’s over, it is impossible to be intolerant would probably say, “Hell yeah I So, I guess there is an expecta- inflammatory portrayal of Moham- in the face of intolerance without a would!” However, they are prob- tion to meet. It’s the expectation med, the Prophet of Islam. The video certain amount of hypocrisy. Emy l il Jir es ably referring to the wild week- of being a Flyer; and over the next depicts Mohammed as a womanizer, Free speech is a principle worth Ser nio end parties and the other big UD four years, I hope I can find out drunkard and pedophile. The depic- upholding even if there are those who International Studies events like basketball games and what that means. club activities they were in. I am sure none of them would want to ourpolicy re-live the late night library ses- Flyer News is the student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton. It works to serve the campus sions, being locked out of their community and offers a forum for opinion. The university makes no representations or warranties residence hall or even the “daunt- regarding products or services advertised in Flyer News. Flyer News reserves the right to edit or reject ing task” of finding out who you Cr mh is Zim er all copy. Flyer News does not necessarily uphold or advocate the opinions in the columns, letters or are and what you want to do with cartoons appearing in the opinion pages. Send 50- to 600-word letters to the editor at editor@ Fhmanres your life. udayton.edu. Submissions must include name, major, year and phone number. I believe it’s a natural process Communication 10 SPORTS flyernews.com FLYER NEWS | Friday, September 28, 2012

Men’s Tennis UD wins singles title, three reach semis at WSU tom sTANKARD Flight B Doubles. The EIU team ever, he was forced to retire in his Staff Writer won the match 8-6. In the back-draw semifinal match against Gtari be- match, Malyon and Bernier beat ju- cause of an injury. The University of Dayton men’s nior Michal Lyzwa and freshman “I feel like I performed well in the tennis team started its 2012-2013 sea- Marc Sodini of Wright State 8-1 to beginning of the shootout but got son at the Wright State Invitational qualify for the back-draw finals on injured towards the end so I didn’t hosted by Wright State University Sunday morning. There, the Flyers perform 100 percent,” Koross said. from Friday, Sept. 21, through Sun- lost the match 8-2 against freshman Also in Flight A, Hanley went day, Sept. 23, at Arthur Fisher Park Walid Gtari and junior Tyler John- head-to-head against sophomore in Dayton. ston of Ohio Dominican University. Lauri Makikali of Wright State in “It is our first tournament, so we In Flight C, a pair of Dayton the opening round. Hanley won the didn’t know what to expect,” said in- teams ended up reaching the back- match in three sets but fell against terim head coach Leah Hottois, who draw finals. Freshman Kyle McDon- Kohls in the quarterfinals failing to is filling in while the program inter- ald and junior Enzo Milano, along win a game in losing 6-0, 6-0. views coaching candidates. “We can with senior Robert Salcedo and Milano in Flight D advanced to do better in the future, and we have sophomore Devin Jones, lost their the semifinals before being defeat- something to work [with] to move to first-round matches before winning ed by ODU senior Alex Hager in the next level.” its back-draw semi-finals, but did straight sets. He reached the quar- On Friday, sophomore Aidan not face off because of McDonald terfinals with a two sets to one win Koross and junior Andrew Hanley and Milano’s single competition over senior Jarred Gable of Walsh were the lone doubles team to win a commitments on Sunday. University. first-round match in defeating soph- Malyon in singles play was the Jones also made the semifinals omores Pierce Kohls and Cameron Flight B back-draw champion, de- in Flight C for Dayton, but was Johnson of Northern Kentucky feating senior Gustavo Rueda of the forced to retire while trailing 4-1 in University 8-6 in Flight A play. In University of Northwestern Ohio the opening set against sophomore the semifinals, the Flyers lost 8-5 8-3. He advanced there with an 8-6 Emin Alpan of UNO. against junior Hayden Joblin and win against EIU freshman Rui Silva The next tournament on the senior Jamison Clark of Wright in the semifinals. team’s schedule is the Ball State Fall State. The singles portion of the tour- Invitational at Ball State University The team of sophomores Josh nament began on Saturday with from Friday, Sept. 28 through Sun- Malyon and Colin Bernier fell Koross picking up a pair of straight day, Sept. 30 in Muncie, Ind. against freshman Robert Skolik set victories over EIU junior Kevin Junior Andrew Hanley returns a shot during practice at the Graul Tennis Complex, Sept. 17. Hanley reached the semifinals of his singles compe- and senior Warren Race of Eastern Bauman in round one and Lyzwa in tition flight at the Wright State Invitational Sept. 21-Sept. 23 at Arthur Illinois University in round one of the quarterfinals of Flight A. How- Fisher Park in Dayton. IAN MORAN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Big Ten no longer can be seen among college football’s elite names that will last years. change in the landscape of the 18, while Nebraska is No. 20 and conference is now just a shell of its Not only have teams with conference, including the addition Wisconsin is No. 23. former self. To me, college football squeaky-clean records become of the University of Nebraska and Anyone who follows college foot- is not the same without the Big Ten dirty, but also the rest of the col- the split of the conference into two ball on a weekly basis can clearly at its best. College football without lege football world has surpassed divisions, the conference remains see that this season, the Big Ten the Big Ten at the forefront just the overall style of play of the Big in turmoil despite the addition is not what it used to be. Overall, doesn’t seem like the same game I Ten. of the conference championship teams are struggling, and the over- grew up watching and loving. Now the name of the game is game. all quality of play is lacking that With all of the struggles, the DAN WHITAKER speed, and the likes of the South- That brings us to this year, classic grandeur that it always future generations of college foot- Asst. Sports Editor eastern Conference, the University where just four weeks into the sea- used to have. Thus far, the Big Ten ball fans will know only of the of Oregon and numerous spread son, the Big Ten is already strug- has been the laughing stock of col- rich tradition and history of the Growing up in Big Ten country, offenses are what’s hot in col- gling. lege football, and for me, that puts conference, and the future gener- I was constantly immersed in some lege football, not the traditional Only three teams are undefeat- a damper on this season. ations will look at the conference of the best football the college “pro” style that the Big Ten is ac- ed, including the University of Watching all the Big Ten games for what it is today, an embarrass- ranks had to offer. customed to. This style of play in Minnesota, Northwestern Univer- and knowing that all of the teams ment. The Big Ten represented all that the Big Ten is now being mocked sity and Ohio State. OSU is ineligi- are not nearly as good as the rest My hope is that this once proud was good about college football, around the league as “old man ble, though, for the postseason be- of college football is a somber ex- conference looks at the way it is combining the best athletic teams football.” cause of NCAA sanctions, and the perience. It’s weird thinking that now viewed throughout the coun- with the top of the class academ- In the last decade, this sweep- remaining two are not ranked in even though the winner of the Big try, and the teams within it realize ics, and they did it all without get- ing change of faster styles of play either of the USA Today Coaches Ten championship game at the end that they are hurting the legacy of ting in serious trouble with the has now come to haunt the Big or Associated Press top 25 polls. of the season will be the best team something great. Until the day the NCAA. Ten’s elite. Since 2000, the Big Ten Speaking of the polls, the high- in the conference, they probably Big Ten realizes its faults, and has In the last three-to-four years has won the Rose Bowl, the bowl est ranked team is Ohio State at won’t even be ranked in the top- once again risen to the top ranks though, the Big Ten has been on a game that the Big Ten champion No. 14 in the AP poll, yet because 20 in the country when it’s all said of the college football world, my steady decline that has been most goes to every year, just twice. As of sanctions, they are ineligible and done. excitement for each future college notably seen from sanctions to for the rest of the conference, ac- to be ranked in the Coaches poll. So I will continue to watch col- football season, will just end in some of the most storied programs cording to college football pundit Also ranked in the AP poll is Mich- lege football every weekend like B1G disappointment. in the conference, Ohio State Uni- Phil Steele, the Big Ten was 35-52 igan State at No. 20 and Nebraska it’s my job, yet deep down I will versity and Penn State University, in bowl games from 2000-11. at No. 22. In the Coaches poll, MSU continue to have this feeling of which left both with tarnished Even with all of the recent is the highest ranked team at No. despair that this once great power SPORTS 11 FLYER NEWS | Friday, September 28, 2012

Replacement ref abuse excessive under conditions Regardless of how good I think I person can ever do. Was there something I was miss- And the rest of this sports-talk ra- am, there’s no way I’m getting a spot You might think you know every ing? Did these people really believe dio nation is piling on with all its col- on a major league crew two weeks rule for every sport. That’s great. You that as soon as these refs put on the lective knowledge. All of a sudden, ev- from now. know what a referee calls that kind of stripes with the NFL shield that noth- erybody is Mike Carey or Ed Hochuli. And that’s what essentially hap- person? A rules interpreter. ing bad was ever going to happen? Just take a deep breath, everyone. pened to these replacement refs the An official needs to know not only I don’t blame the replacement refs Maybe the NFL will figure it out NFL have decided to stick with. Mere the rules, but how to also manage a for the call. They missed it and they and come to its senses. If not, give weeks before the start of the season, game. To learn those two essential know it. There’s no need to tell an of- these replacement refs some time. CHRIS MOORMAN Roger Goodell and the 31 team owners skills, it takes time and practice ... lots ficial they missed a call. They know They’re not going to live up to your Editor-In-Chief locked out the experienced, qualified of time and practice. These things it and they feel bad about it, so how expectations, officials rarely do, but referees and went with the cheaper don’t happen overnight. about you just lay off. hopefully the game you all love will Sorry Jack Buck, but I can’t believe labor. But the NFL and ESPN seemed that Nor do I blame the regular NFL of- change back to its old self when an what I just saw. Throughout the preseason, people it just might this time. So when Seattle ficials. They deserve every cent of the amazing catch left you breathless or Did ESPN really just throw a hissy thought they could learn to adjust to wide receiver Golden Tate stole the $3 million they want for pensions. Of- the Cleveland Browns blew a fourth- fit over the debacle in Monday night’s the NFL game and be ready for the show Monday night with his “touch- ficials spend so much time away from quarter lead that can only leave you game between Seattle and Green Bay? NFL season. down,” I was shocked by the fallout. their families that having a good pen- saying: They sure did. Yeah, let me quit this writing racket I couldn’t believe what I was wit- sion plan should be a requirement. “I can’t believe what I just saw.” I guess I just find myself asking, and go do some work for NASA. I’ll be nessing. ESPN analyst Steve Young My problem is with just about ev- “Why?” ready to send another rover to Mars in was about ready to cry. Jon Gruden eryone else, who have no right to talk Editor’s note: The NFL and the I’ve umpired baseball for over sev- about a month. was speechless during the postgame about officials or the art of officiating. referee’s union agreed to a tentative en years, from Little League to high This was going to happen. It wrap-up. Cats and dogs were living to- The NFL is being greedy. Surprise, agreement to end the lockout at mid- school varsity. Heck, I’ve even worked was inevitable. I don’t care what gether. Real wrath of God type stuff. I surprise. night Thursday, Sept. 27, just before a few summer college wood bat league you think, but officiating sports was shocked at how shocked everyone ESPN is talking about things it this column went to print. games. is one of the hardest things a seemed to be. doesn’t quite understand. Shocker. V olleyball libero’s smile connects with her play mkhuic ey s ey day and would be just fine with it,” Center that much more. Chief Sports Writer he said. “She doesn’t waste a mo- “I don’t know what it is ... I just ment in the gym. There’s not a lot love playing here,” Krafka said. “I Freshman Janna Krafka used to of athletes like that ... that love the just love our fans.” be the quiet one on the volleyball training element of the game.” With the Flyers currently hold- court. According to the NCAA bylaws, ing the No. 20 spot in the latest Now the starting libero for the student-athletes are limited to four American Volleyball Coaches As- University of Dayton volleyball hours per day of gym time for prac- sociation poll released Monday, team, however, Krafka has quickly tice. It’s a rule the entire athletic Sept. 24, Krafka’s role continues to earned the respect of many team- department is responsible for up- expand and her confidence contin- mates, coaches and fans with her holding. ues to grow. enthusiasm for the game. Vargas said that as different as it That much is visible in her ap- Perhaps more impressive than is to see another player in the spot proach to the game, no matter what her personality evolution is that the she’d played since her freshman the score is. Centerville, Ohio native beat out a year, it’s still comforting to know “Janna is [emotionally] con- senior and three-year starter, Paige that success will come from the sistent,” Vargas said. “When she Vargas, to earn the libero spot. change. messes up … she’s always looking “When Paige pulled me aside, I “For our seniors, it’s not about for that next point. With her, the didn’t expect it at all,” Krafka said putting someone down because past is the past. It’s always fun see- with a smile, recalling how she they’re a ‘freshman,’ it’s about be- ing her out there. I can’t be upset learned the news. “I didn’t even ing a team,” Sheffield said. “I don’t because she’s doing great.” know how to respond. I was just care what [year] someone is; if “Whenever we get a point, it’s shocked.” they’re ready to play, then they’re important to celebrate it. I think it Vargas, who now plays defensive ready to play. Our players embrace brings energy to the court,” Krafka specialist for the Flyers, said the that.” said. “We need the momentum, and moment was humbling for her and The team isn’t the only group we embrace it.” showed the true character of her that gets to experience Krafka’s Such energy has paid off so far, new teammate. contributions either. An 18-minute as Krafka is third overall in the “After I told [Janna] she had drive from Centerville to the Fre- Atlantic 10 Conference with 4.54 earned the starting spot, one of the ricks Center, Krafka’s family and digs per set. She also ranks in the first things she asked was ‘Can I still friends have already made trips to top half of all college players in the pass with you?’,” Vargas said, not- UD to cheer her on. same category. ing that she and Krafka still prac- During Dayton’s home-opener While she’s still getting used to tice with one another. “She is a re- against University of Illinois on the post-game autograph session for ally hard worker and doesn’t quit.” Aug. 24, many of her former team- every home match, Krafka hasn’t Head coach Kelly Sheffield said mates from Centerville High School curbed her enthusiasm on the that Krafka’s work-ethic is one of were in the stands. court once. her most endearing qualities, near- While there weren’t many fans “It just comes naturally,” she ly to a fault. at her games at CHS, Krafka said said. “Sometimes I can’t help but Freshman libero Janna Krafka (18) reacts after a point during a game against “If NCAA rules allowed it, Janna she believes that helps her ap- smile.” No. 11 Pepperdine University, Aug. 25, at the Frericks Center. ETHAN KLOS- would be in that gym for 12 hours a preciate playing in the Frericks TERMAN/MANAGING EDITOR 12 SPORTS flyernews.com FLYER NEWS | Friday, September 28, 2012

Football dayton lOOKS to bounce back at butler danwak hit er is a must win, but we need a win both efficiency. Heeter leads the PFL in him blocked, because he gets to the ball execute the game plan that our coaches Asst. Sports Editor for momentum and to put ourselves in rushing this season, with 100 yards per so well.” come up with.” a position to win the PFL,” Chamberlin game and put up 249 all-purpose yards The keys to the game, according to In the end, according to Pfleger, this The University of Dayton football said. “I’m not saying that if we lose this against the Flyers in last year’s contest. Chamberlin, will be for the Flyers to game will be a chance to prove to the team will head back on the road to con- that we have no hope, it’ll be tougher, In total for the Bulldogs, the team leads play a nice, sound game defensively rest of the league that the Flyers are tinue its season this Saturday, Sept. 29 but there’s still hope there.” the PFL in total offense with 442 yards and not give up big plays. Offensively, still a top team in the conference. against Pioneer Football League rival The Flyers have historically domi- per game. he said it will be about playing all four “We’ve had some disappointments Butler University at 1 p.m. at the Butler nated the series between the two pro- On the other side of the ball for Bul- quarters with consistency and not just the past few weeks, and it’s been heart- Bowl in Indianapolis, Ind. grams, with the all-time series in favor ter, the defense is led by senior line- having one good quarter of play. breaking so far, but we’re right there,” The Bulldogs enter the contest with of UD, 26-10-1. Since 2006 however, the backer Jordan Ridley. He has led the As for Welsh, he said the key to the Pfleger said. “If we can put that togeth- a 2-2 record, including a win in its first series is tied 3-3, including a 29-27 win PFL in tackles the previous two sea- game is consistency. er and finish the game as a team, then conference game of the season over for Butler in last year’s game. Accord- sons and is currently sixth this season. “Butler is similar to us, in that they we can be one of the best in the confer- Campbell University. Meanwhile, the ing to redshirt senior cornerback Matt According to Chamberlin, Ridley is the always come out and execute well,” ence, and I think it’ll show at the end of Flyers (1-3, 0-1) are coming off a tough Pfleger, ever since UD and BU shared key guy they need to stop on defense Welsh said. “So it’s important that we the year if we can do that. We’re ready 21-17 loss to Jacksonville University in the PFL championship in 2009, they saying, “We need to make sure to have have a great week of preparation, and to show the league what we can do.” which the team gave up the winning have been one of Dayton’s fiercest ri- score in the last two minutes of the vals. game. “Butler and us, we don’t get along Although, after the tough loss, the that well,” Pfleger said. “Every year team is doing its due diligence to put since that [2009] game, it’s been pretty that behind them and focus on the road close. We love taking it to them, and ahead. they love trying to beat us, so it should “Any loss like that is going to hurt,” be an interesting game I think.” said redshirt senior safety Ben Welsh. To go along with the close games, “Anytime you have a loss like that, it the game is always a very intense makes you that much more hungry to one because both teams have recruit- get back at the game. It’s important for ing pipelines in both states, meaning us to come out aggressive and show many of the players know each other that hunger to get a win.” from playing in high school, according With the conference loss, it would to Chamberlin. Dayton currently has seem almost assuredly that the Flyers six players on the roster from Indiana, must now win the rest of their con- while Butler has 18 players from the ference games to have a shot at this state of Ohio. year’s conference title. In the PFL’s Leading the way for the Bulldogs 19-year history, no team has ever won will be the two-headed monster on of- the championship with more than one fense of redshirt junior quarterback loss in conference. Matt Lancaster and junior running However despite this statistic, back Trae Heeter. head coach Rick Chamberlin said he Lancaster, an Illinois State Universi- remains optimistic about his football ty transfer, is a dual-threat player that team. leads the PFL in quarterback rushing Senior running back Robert Washington (29) runs past a defender during a game against Jacksonville University, “I’m not going to say that this game yards and also ranks third in passing Sept. 22 at Welcome Stadium. Jacksonville defeated Dayton 21-17. ETHAN KLOSTERMAN/MANAGING EDITOR

W omen’s Soccer Atlantic 10 Conference play starts on the road at UMass ALLEH I ENIFF “We ended on a great note two just dotting the Is and crossing the Ts effort on and off the field.” The Flyers are averaging 22.9 shots Lead Sports Writer weeks ago against Wright State Uni- in order to prepare for Friday night’s Williams has been selected as a per game and have scored an average versity,” said senior forward Alexis game against UMass.” candidate for the 2012 LOWE’s Senior of 2.89 goals per game. The University of Dayton women’s Garcia. “So we are trying to build off Senior forward Colleen Williams Class Award. According to the award’s Junior goalkeeper Melchert has soccer team is preparing to open its of that great win and prepare for our said the team’s upperclassmen are criteria, in order to be nominated the made an impact on the defensive side Atlantic 10 Conference season against conference games that are next.” thrilled with the talent and contribu- student-athlete must excel in four dif- for the Flyers, leading the team to the University of Massachusetts. The The women’s team has won the At- tion the underclassmen bring to the ferent areas: community, classroom, five wins this season and has made 30 Minutewomen will host the Flyers at lantic 10 Conference Championship team this year. character and competition. saves. their home field on Friday, Sept. 28, in tournament for the past three years. “The cool thing about this team “Two players that have been lead- “Our goal is to go farther in the Amherst, Mass. In order to prepare for the confer- is that there are a few girls from ev- ers for the Flyers are Colleen Williams NCAA tournament then we did last The Flyers enter the contest with a ence games, the team has been work- ery class who are stepping up each and Jordin Melchert,” Tucker said. year,” Williams said. “It would also be 6-3 overall record and are 3-1 on the ing extremely hard in practice, ac- week and who make a major im- “Colleen has been having a great year huge to win the Atlantic 10 Conference road. The Flyers won their first shut- cording to head coach Mike Tucker. pact for the team,” Williams said. so far. We are also going to have to be Championship for the fourth year in out of the season with a 3-0 victory “Right now we are just working on “It’s not just the upperclassmen strong defenders in Friday night’s a row. It’s just a stepping stone for us in its last match against Wright State the little parts of the game that need who step up during the games. We game so we will depend on Jordan in in order to get into the NCAA tourna- University on Sept. 14 at Baujan Field. tweaking,” he said. “We are basically need to continue to make it a team the net.” ment.”

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