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Students celebrate during St. Patrick’s Day Weekend. Chris Santucci/ FLYER NEWS Photo Editor Food insecurity ‘SNUBBED BALL SEVEN’ in Dayton JONATHON KOSTOFF “Facing challenges is what we Staff Writer know how to do.” worries major Sophomore forward Kend- Minutes before the NCAA Tour- all Pollard knew that they were Catholic leader nament bracket was released on snubbed after a 25-win season, and Selection Sunday, ESPN projected commented immediately after he RACHEL CAIN the Flyers as a nine-seed, NBC learned of the tournament pair- Staff Writer Sports a nine, and CBS Sports ing, saying, “we are definitely go- pegged the team as an eight. The ing to go into the tournament with national media thought they were a chip on our shoulder.” Cardinal Oscar Andres Rodri- a lock for the tournament after the The Flyers are an 11-seed play- guez Maradiaga, an advisor to regular season. ing a game on their home court Pope Francis and Archbishop of Hours earlier, Dayton head where they have won 21 straight Tegucigalpa, joined local speak- coach Archie Miller spoke with games. ers in a call for solidarity on food confidence after an Atlantic 10 They are playing in front of insecurity in Dayton, and across Conference title game loss to Vir- a sea of red. With so many local the globe, Tuesday. Catholic Social ginia Commonwealth University fans purchasing tickets months in Services and Weavers of Justice Sunday. advance to enjoy the NCAA First co-hosted the press conference, “To go to back-to-back NCAA Four event, the city’s fans will see which was held at the Catholic So- tournaments ... and to build two in their Flyers inside the arena. cial Services Center for Families a row is awesome … this loss will The Broncos enter 25-8 led by on Brown Street. sting, but the selection show will senior guard Derrick Marks. The “This country is blessed by the reenergize us,” Miller said. Player of the Year in the Mountain Lord with abundance,” Rodriguez- Little did Miller, as well as the West Conference. Marks, who led said. “We must raise conscious- team, coaching staff and Dayton the conference in scoring just over ness that there’s hunger in this fans everywhere know, they actu- 20 points per game, is the senior country. Through solidarity, we ally squeaked their way into the leader the team relies on having can beat the plague of hunger.” Big Dance. played in 128 games during his ca- The Catholic Social Services The selection committee reer for the Broncos. of the Miami Valley’s food pantry thought differently than many Besides Marks, the team, under serves over 18,000 adults and chil- bracket experts as they handed the direction of MW Conference dren annually, making it the busi- the Flyers the final at-large bid Coach of the Year Leon Rice, plays est food-distribution pantry in the in the tournament, forcing them mainly a seven-man rotation. For- greater Dayton area, according to to play a Wednesday First Four wards Nick Duncan and James its website. game at home versus Mountain Webb III present some height-ad- Two speakers who have received West Conference regular season vantage problems for the Flyers. assistance from the food pantry champion Boise State University. Webb III was also named to second gave testimonies about their per- Tipoff is set tentatively for 9:10 Sophomore guard Kyle Davis felt “disrespected” by Dayton’s seeding after the team All-Conference as well as to sonal experiences with poverty. p.m. on truTV. Atlantic 10 Conference. Photo courtesy of Mitchell Leff. the All-Defensive team. “The cost of medicine left me The team watched the selection The Broncos hoist up a boun- with no money to buy food,” Rubi show at Burke’s Bar in Yonkers, know, they had been snubbed. top 50. tiful amount of 3-pointers as 39 Taylor, a Dayton resident with New York, after the A-10 champi- Sophomore guard Kyle Davis Texas finished 20-13 with a 42nd- percent of their made shots come multiple sclerosis, said. “For too onship game. As the announce- felt “disrespected” by Dayton’s ranked RPI, 4-7 record on the road from behind the arc, good for 19th many homes, the first priority is ment flashed across the TV, the seeding. The Flyers believed the and a record of 3-12 versus the RPI in the country. finding money to pay for food.” room flipped from pure jubilation other national bracketologists, but top 50. Boise State, who will be match- Rodriguez said the solution to to shock. according to the committee, every- Dayton finished 25-8 with a 29th- ing up with Dayton for the first widespread hunger is through sol- Players and coaches scratched one was off. ranked RPI, a 5-6 record on the time in school history, has yet to idarity with the poor. He believes their heads. Numerous teams leapfrogged road, and 1-3 vs. Top 50 RPI, but win an NCAA Tournament game. there is enough food to feed the “We were a little confused,” the Flyers comfortably into the was 6-4 versus RPI top 75. The team did, however, play at UD world’s population, but it must be sophomore guard Scoochie Smith tournament including the Univer- The Flyers have certainly been Arena in the First Four in 2013 redistributed because some people said. “Everyone had to re-read sity of California at Los Angeles, doubted before. Nobody thought where they lost to La Salle Uni- waste too much food and others go it, and then we realized we’ll be the University of Texas, and the the “small ball seven” could be versity 80-71. hungry. playing in a couple of days. There University of Georgia. UCLA and anything after juniors Devon The winner of this matchup wasn’t much excitement.” Texas’ resumes seem weak in com- Scott and Jalen Robinson were Wednesday night will meet the No. Smith relayed the room’s dou- parison to the Flyers. dismissed from the team. 11 Providence Friars out of the Big ble-take. The players initially UCLA finished 20-13 with an “We’ve handled so much adver- East Conference at the Nationwide thought it meant Boise State faced RPI of 49, 2-8 record on the road sity, we’ll handle this too,” red- Arena in Columbus. Tipoff is ten- a team in Dayton. Little did they and a record of 2-8 versus the RPI shirt senior Jordan Sibert said. tatively set for 9:57 p.m. on truTV. See FOOD, pg. 5 FOLLOW @FLYERNEWS ON TWITTER FOR MORE UPDATES ON CAMPUS, LOCAL, NATIONAL AND WORLD NEWS VocAdFlyerNewsNov2013_Layout 1 10/29/13 4:26 PM Page 1 2 NEWS NEWS 3 Online at flyernews.com Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Online at flyernews.com CAMPUS ‘UNNOTICED’ NOTICED THE GANG RECYLES THEIR TRASH If you missed junior Kwynn Townsend-Ri- The Sustainability Club will meet at ley’s play, “Unnoticed,” at ArtStreet’s White the ArtStreet Amphitheater at noon Box Theatre Festival, you have a chance Sunday for spring cleaning at its an- to see it in Sears Recital Hall Thursday at nual Green-Sweep Event. Pick up trash, 7 p.m. as part of Women’s History Month. plant trees and mulch people’s yards The play explores issues of race, gender for free - and for service hours. Follow- and sexual assault on campus. A panel ing the sweep at 3 p.m., refuel with a discussion will follow the performance. cook-out at the amphitheater. RSVP Source: udayton.edu with the Center for Student Involvement. Source: udayton.edu Welcome home ‘A NEW BRAIN’ PROVOKES THOUGHT to a life of community, service and prayer The UD theatre program presents “A New THE ENTERPRISE OF HUMAN RIGHTS Brain” this weekend and the next, starting Brother Victor Forlani and Marc Martens this Friday, in KU Boll Theatre. The musical will discuss the responsibility of business- tells the true story of William Finn and his es to safeguard and advocate for human medical condition, a story that captures rights Friday at 3:30 p.m., in room 217 how art can drive us and heal us. UD of Marianist Hall. “Human Rights: Key to students can attend for $7 with their ID. Success in any Organization” will speak Source: udayton.edu to the lack of attention on human rights Students feed their curiosity of diverse cultures at the annual International Festival Saturday. Jed Gerlach/Staff Photographer in launching and sustaining corporations. Source: udayton.edu

NATION LOCAL AND BEYONCE SAID... FAKE POT LEAF PLANTED ON CHILD MIND THE GAP IHOP MARKS ITS TERRITORY GRANDMA BUSTS GRANDDAUGHTER At 1 a.m. Monday, rapper Kendrick La- An 11-year-old Virginia student was As of last summer, major tech companies Seven IHOPs will open in the Dayton- A grandmother called Dayton police to mar tweeted, “Keep calm. All is well.” – a suspended for a year and charged in a have been releasing employee data. This Springfield region, starting this sum- report her granddaughter was abusing response to his album dropped with Be- juvenile court after reports that he told week, tech leaders will head to Austin for mer in Beavercreek, Ohio. IHOPs once drugs Sunday. After being transported yonce flare. A week earlier than its antici- classmates he had a leaf of marijuana. the annual South by Southwest Interac- claimed Ohio territory in the 1970s and to Montgomery County Jail, the grand- pated release date (possibly due to a leak) This leaf along with a lighter was found in tive Festival, but most of those leaders, as 1980s, but, currently, the nearest IHOPs daughter said she thought the drugs Kendrick’s latest album, “To Pimp A Butter- the accused’s backpack, but, after mul- the data have show, are white men. Apple reside in Indiana. A new restaurant were laced with acid, but the police fly,” is now available on iTunes and Spotify. tiple tests, the leaf was confirmed nega- Inc., hailed for above-average diversity, should be developed every eight months test revealed the substance was meth. Source: The Fader magazine tive. Turns out, it was just a really good leaf. consists of 20 percent female and 13 on average until all seven are erected. Source: Dayton Daily News Source: Dayton Daily News Source: The Week magazine percent black and Latino tech employees. IS BLOOD MACHINE WASHABLE? RAIDERS OF THE LOST BARK Source: Aljazeera OHIO SHARES HEROIN ANTIDOTE A woman was charged with stabbing a The Los Angeles County pays a full-time THE NEW SUPREME IS LADY GAGA An Ohio House committee approved a man, whom she asked to clean her house dog detective: Indiana Bones (but her Take a good look; this is the last time POSSESSED DOLLS FOR SALE bill Wednesday to permit any individual Sunday. After cleaning, the man played friends call her Indy). One of those friends you’ll see Jessica Lange on FX’s “Ameri- Were your Furbys possessed or just a - not just police officers and emergency video games with the suspect’s children, is investigator Katrina Peck, partner since can Horror Story.” Lange said she “had marketing scheme? Vice’s Jak Hutch- We invite you to consider responders – to access and use the her- which escalated into a verbal altercation 2009. Indy is a cadaver dog. Her job is a great run,” after being a conniving craft covered the haunted doll phe- oin overdose antidote Naloxone, legally and a stabbing. When police arrived, to find buried bodies, and if she suc- neighbor, a nun, a witch and a proprietor nomenon hitting online shopping sites and without a prescription. Increasing the man’s wrist was bleeding and the ceeds she’ll be rewarded with her toy. of a freak show, but she’s “done.” Lady like eBay and Etsy, where some creepy life as a Marianist brother, rates of heroin-related deaths have co- curtains were splattered with his blood, Source: NPR Gaga will attempt to fill the void in Oc- dolls sell for more than $1,000. Hutch- incided with rates of the antidote’s price. but he refused to go to the hospital. tober for “American Horror Story: Hotel.” craft first discovered the haunted dolls Source: Time Magazine Source: The Week magazine Source: Dayton Daily News in the “Everything Else” section on eBay. priest or sister. Source: NPR

WORLD SUDOKU DIFFICULTY // HARD Contact PUTIN SAYS SPICE UP YOUR LIFE VANUATA FIGHTS MONSTER RAID IN NIGERIA KILLS 45 Bro. Tom Wendorf — [email protected] Russian President Vladimir Putin made Cyclone Pam devastated Vanuatu, one A Nigerian village was raided, which a public appearance Monday, after a of the world’s least developed countries resulted in the deaths of 45—among or Sr. Nicole Trahan — [email protected]. 10-day hiatus, which ignited rumors of as determined by the U.N. The U.N. con- which were women and children. The health issues. The president’s decision to firmed 24 dead and 3,300 displaced. African state’s history is stained in the postpone a trip to Kazakhstan reinforced President Baldwin Lonsdale reported blood of herder and farmer feuds—most these rumors. Putin responded with a that more than 90 percent of the coun- recently, the raid last year that left 100 smile, “It would be dull without gossip.” try’s buildings were destroyed and called dead villagers. Police have yet to make Source: Time Magazine the storm “a monster,” adding climate any arrests. Source: BBC change played a part in the destruction. MINI WATER BEARS SURVIVE IN SPACE Source: BBC If you go into outer space without the proper protection, your blood would FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH boil, your eardrums would rupture and Sunday marked the fourth full year of your skin would inflate. You’d be dead Syria’s civil war. In response to this nev- in 15 seconds. However, Tardigrades, er-ending onslaught, Secretary of State 1-millimeter animals with claws akin to John Kerry said the U.S. must negotiate those on bears, can survive. They can with, rather than oust, President Bashar also survive extreme heating, freezing al-Assad to achieve peace. More than and radiation. Maybe it’s time we turn to half of Syria’s population has been dis- www.marianist.com our 500-million-year-old friends for guid- placed. More than 220,000 have been ance. Source: BBC killed. Source: Aljazeera Solution to Issue 20 sudoku VocAdFlyerNewsNov2013_Layout 1 10/29/13 4:26 PM Page 1 2 NEWS NEWS 3 Online at flyernews.com Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Online at flyernews.com CAMPUS ‘UNNOTICED’ NOTICED THE GANG RECYLES THEIR TRASH If you missed junior Kwynn Townsend-Ri- The Sustainability Club will meet at ley’s play, “Unnoticed,” at ArtStreet’s White the ArtStreet Amphitheater at noon Box Theatre Festival, you have a chance Sunday for spring cleaning at its an- to see it in Sears Recital Hall Thursday at nual Green-Sweep Event. Pick up trash, 7 p.m. as part of Women’s History Month. plant trees and mulch people’s yards The play explores issues of race, gender for free - and for service hours. Follow- and sexual assault on campus. A panel ing the sweep at 3 p.m., refuel with a discussion will follow the performance. cook-out at the amphitheater. RSVP Source: udayton.edu with the Center for Student Involvement. Source: udayton.edu Welcome home ‘A NEW BRAIN’ PROVOKES THOUGHT to a life of community, service and prayer The UD theatre program presents “A New THE ENTERPRISE OF HUMAN RIGHTS Brain” this weekend and the next, starting Brother Victor Forlani and Marc Martens this Friday, in KU Boll Theatre. The musical will discuss the responsibility of business- tells the true story of William Finn and his es to safeguard and advocate for human medical condition, a story that captures rights Friday at 3:30 p.m., in room 217 how art can drive us and heal us. UD of Marianist Hall. “Human Rights: Key to students can attend for $7 with their ID. Success in any Organization” will speak Source: udayton.edu to the lack of attention on human rights Students feed their curiosity of diverse cultures at the annual International Festival Saturday. Jed Gerlach/Staff Photographer in launching and sustaining corporations. Source: udayton.edu

NATION LOCAL AND BEYONCE SAID... FAKE POT LEAF PLANTED ON CHILD MIND THE GAP IHOP MARKS ITS TERRITORY GRANDMA BUSTS GRANDDAUGHTER At 1 a.m. Monday, rapper Kendrick La- An 11-year-old Virginia student was As of last summer, major tech companies Seven IHOPs will open in the Dayton- A grandmother called Dayton police to mar tweeted, “Keep calm. All is well.” – a suspended for a year and charged in a have been releasing employee data. This Springfield region, starting this sum- report her granddaughter was abusing response to his album dropped with Be- juvenile court after reports that he told week, tech leaders will head to Austin for mer in Beavercreek, Ohio. IHOPs once drugs Sunday. After being transported yonce flare. A week earlier than its antici- classmates he had a leaf of marijuana. the annual South by Southwest Interac- claimed Ohio territory in the 1970s and to Montgomery County Jail, the grand- pated release date (possibly due to a leak) This leaf along with a lighter was found in tive Festival, but most of those leaders, as 1980s, but, currently, the nearest IHOPs daughter said she thought the drugs Kendrick’s latest album, “To Pimp A Butter- the accused’s backpack, but, after mul- the data have show, are white men. Apple reside in Indiana. A new restaurant were laced with acid, but the police fly,” is now available on iTunes and Spotify. tiple tests, the leaf was confirmed nega- Inc., hailed for above-average diversity, should be developed every eight months test revealed the substance was meth. Source: The Fader magazine tive. Turns out, it was just a really good leaf. consists of 20 percent female and 13 on average until all seven are erected. Source: Dayton Daily News Source: Dayton Daily News Source: The Week magazine percent black and Latino tech employees. IS BLOOD MACHINE WASHABLE? RAIDERS OF THE LOST BARK Source: Aljazeera OHIO SHARES HEROIN ANTIDOTE A woman was charged with stabbing a The Los Angeles County pays a full-time THE NEW SUPREME IS LADY GAGA An Ohio House committee approved a man, whom she asked to clean her house dog detective: Indiana Bones (but her Take a good look; this is the last time POSSESSED DOLLS FOR SALE bill Wednesday to permit any individual Sunday. After cleaning, the man played friends call her Indy). One of those friends you’ll see Jessica Lange on FX’s “Ameri- Were your Furbys possessed or just a - not just police officers and emergency video games with the suspect’s children, is investigator Katrina Peck, partner since can Horror Story.” Lange said she “had marketing scheme? Vice’s Jak Hutch- We invite you to consider responders – to access and use the her- which escalated into a verbal altercation 2009. Indy is a cadaver dog. Her job is a great run,” after being a conniving craft covered the haunted doll phe- oin overdose antidote Naloxone, legally and a stabbing. When police arrived, to find buried bodies, and if she suc- neighbor, a nun, a witch and a proprietor nomenon hitting online shopping sites and without a prescription. Increasing the man’s wrist was bleeding and the ceeds she’ll be rewarded with her toy. of a freak show, but she’s “done.” Lady like eBay and Etsy, where some creepy life as a Marianist brother, rates of heroin-related deaths have co- curtains were splattered with his blood, Source: NPR Gaga will attempt to fill the void in Oc- dolls sell for more than $1,000. Hutch- incided with rates of the antidote’s price. but he refused to go to the hospital. tober for “American Horror Story: Hotel.” craft first discovered the haunted dolls Source: Time Magazine Source: The Week magazine Source: Dayton Daily News in the “Everything Else” section on eBay. priest or sister. Source: NPR

WORLD SUDOKU DIFFICULTY // HARD Contact PUTIN SAYS SPICE UP YOUR LIFE VANUATA FIGHTS MONSTER RAID IN NIGERIA KILLS 45 Bro. Tom Wendorf — [email protected] Russian President Vladimir Putin made Cyclone Pam devastated Vanuatu, one A Nigerian village was raided, which a public appearance Monday, after a of the world’s least developed countries resulted in the deaths of 45—among or Sr. Nicole Trahan — [email protected]. 10-day hiatus, which ignited rumors of as determined by the U.N. The U.N. con- which were women and children. The health issues. The president’s decision to firmed 24 dead and 3,300 displaced. African state’s history is stained in the postpone a trip to Kazakhstan reinforced President Baldwin Lonsdale reported blood of herder and farmer feuds—most these rumors. Putin responded with a that more than 90 percent of the coun- recently, the raid last year that left 100 smile, “It would be dull without gossip.” try’s buildings were destroyed and called dead villagers. Police have yet to make Source: Time Magazine the storm “a monster,” adding climate any arrests. Source: BBC change played a part in the destruction. MINI WATER BEARS SURVIVE IN SPACE Source: BBC If you go into outer space without the proper protection, your blood would FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH boil, your eardrums would rupture and Sunday marked the fourth full year of your skin would inflate. You’d be dead Syria’s civil war. In response to this nev- in 15 seconds. However, Tardigrades, er-ending onslaught, Secretary of State 1-millimeter animals with claws akin to John Kerry said the U.S. must negotiate those on bears, can survive. They can with, rather than oust, President Bashar also survive extreme heating, freezing al-Assad to achieve peace. More than and radiation. Maybe it’s time we turn to half of Syria’s population has been dis- www.marianist.com our 500-million-year-old friends for guid- placed. More than 220,000 have been ance. Source: BBC killed. Source: Aljazeera Solution to Issue 20 sudoku 4 NEWS NEWS 5 Online at flyernews.com Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Online at flyernews.com UD’s expansive Catholic library displayed in exhibit Symposium aims to educate students on future of health care DEVYN GIANNETI The Marian Library and In- to his family saying that he had ERIN STRIDE degree and beginning medical school. Staff Writer ternational Marian Research is safely gotten to the University of Staff Writer Kristen Schemine, a junior pre- globally recognized for the Mary. Dayton. There are also more than “...people are beginning to recognize there is a difference between dentistry major, who has been on the “Charism, Character and Call- It holds the largest collection of 30 personal reflections from vowed physicians being able to keep people alive and patients’ values...” planning committee for the sympo- ing” is a religious exhibit on printed materials and artifacts on religious that describe the campus The University of Dayton and Mi- sium for the past two years shared display through March 31 in the her and includes more than 10,000 and community of Dayton. ami Valley Hospital are hosting the her thoughts on the symposium and Roesch Library. It includes three books and pamphlets. “I love the reflections and pro- sixth annual Healthcare Symposium its theme. library collections dedicated to The U.S. Catholic Special Col- files submitted by vowed religious for UD students, faculty and health “The focus on the patient’s wants Mary, the mother of Jesus; the lection keeps records of the Catho- from all over,” Rustad said. “The care professionals around the Dayton people want to spend their final days.” near end of life. and needs is especially important KATHLEEN SCHELTENS University of Dayton’s Marian- lic Church and Catholic life. This reasons they were called to this area. Each year the symposium has a “In the latest copy of the New Eng- The morning session is available towards the end of life when compli- DIRECTOR OF PREMEDICIAL PROGRAMS ist background and extensively collection shows documents of the spiritual life, what they do in unique theme; this year, the event is land Journal of Medicine, there were for health care professionals and ju- cated decisions and situations arise,” HEALTHCARE SYMPOSIUM CO-CHAIR detail the history of the Catholic Catholic Church history and its their spare time, what commu- titled “Patient-Centered Community four articles focused on end of life niors and seniors to attend. Schemine said. “The symposium ad- Church. popular traditions. nity means to them…all of these Approach to Advance Care Planning.” care. End of life care has been receiv- “Three speakers, Dr. Joseph dresses how the community can im- Nichole Rustad, digital proj- University Archives and Special stories are why I wanted to work The symposium focuses on what tru- ing a lot of attention recently because Scherger, Dr. Bernard Hammes and explaining that health care organi- prove that care and the ethics behind ects and graphic design manager Collections show the University of on this exhibit. We can all learn ly matters toward the end of life and people are beginning to recognize Dr. Barbara Greene will be discuss- zations need to have a more specific it.” for University Libraries, played Dayton and its standing as a top so much from just taking the time what the medical world can do to im- there is a difference between physi- ing the way to help patients and their survey focused on patients desires at “The Healthcare Symposium is a a crucial role in the development Catholic, Marianist institution of to ask questions. I hope students prove the care for these patients. cians being able to keep people alive health care providers work together the end of life. good chance for students to explore process. In regards to the reason higher education. This includes will take the time to walk through Kathleen Scheltens, Ph.D., director and patients’ values and preferences to develop plans respecting and fol- The afternoon session is specifical- many different options in the health- why this exhibit was chosen, records, rare books, maps and pho- the exhibit. They will find humor, of premedical programs and co-chair in terms of how they want to spend lowing the wishes of patients as they ly geared towards undergraduate stu- care field, as well as to gain a better “Pope Francis decreed 2015 the tographs. history, spirituality, creativity, in- of the symposium, explained, “The their last days,” Scheltens explained. near end of life,” Scheltens said. Also, dents interested in health care. Five understanding of some issues and year of consecrated life, which is Some works and artifacts in- novation and community all in purpose of the symposium is to allow “Presentations during the sympo- there will be a poster session where panels will take place involving health challenges facing healthcare today a celebration of vowed religious cluded in the exhibit are photo- one place.” UD students that are interested in sium will focus on organizations and the UD students will highlight co- care professionals discussing various and in the future,” explained Schel- men and women.” Colleen Hoel- graphs and books from impor- The exhibit is free and open to health care to spend time with health committees that have implemented curricular projects they are involved experiences and knowledge of their tens. scher, librarian and archivist, and tant consecrated men and women the public during library hours. care professionals in the community, community-based, advance care plan- in, including biomedical research and own health professional education, The Healthcare Symposium is on I decided to create an exhibit from through history, videos showing For directions and library hours, expanding the knowledge base.” ning programs to improve end of life community health initiatives. physicians and alumni discussing March 28 in Kennedy Union. For more University Libraries’ three special the day-to-day activities of vowed visit udayton.edu/libraries or call According to Scheltens, “there are care,” Scheltens said. The morning State Senator Peggy B. Lehner, a the process of applying to school and information regarding registration collections,” Rustad said. religious men, and religious art- 937-229-4265. currently more and more people dy- presentations discuss different ways Republican representing Ohio’s sixth where they attended school, and ways visit go.udayton.edu/udmvhsympo- The collections are named U.S. work. ing in hospitals and in the intensive to develop plans respecting and fol- district, will be discussing the legisla- students could spend the gap year be- sium. Catholic Special Collection, the Personal items were also sub- care unit; however, that is not where lowing the wishes of patients as they tion she proposed in the Ohio senate tween earning their undergraduate Marian Library and University mitted to the exhibit, such as Archives and Special Collections. Brother Tom Pieper’s postcard ADVERTISEMENT FOOD ADVERTISEMENT (cont. from pg. 1)

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Staff Writer ternational Marian Research is safely gotten to the University of Staff Writer Kristen Schemine, a junior pre- globally recognized for the Mary. Dayton. There are also more than “...people are beginning to recognize there is a difference between dentistry major, who has been on the “Charism, Character and Call- It holds the largest collection of 30 personal reflections from vowed physicians being able to keep people alive and patients’ values...” planning committee for the sympo- ing” is a religious exhibit on printed materials and artifacts on religious that describe the campus The University of Dayton and Mi- sium for the past two years shared display through March 31 in the her and includes more than 10,000 and community of Dayton. ami Valley Hospital are hosting the her thoughts on the symposium and Roesch Library. It includes three books and pamphlets. “I love the reflections and pro- sixth annual Healthcare Symposium its theme. library collections dedicated to The U.S. Catholic Special Col- files submitted by vowed religious for UD students, faculty and health “The focus on the patient’s wants Mary, the mother of Jesus; the lection keeps records of the Catho- from all over,” Rustad said. “The care professionals around the Dayton people want to spend their final days.” near end of life. and needs is especially important KATHLEEN SCHELTENS University of Dayton’s Marian- lic Church and Catholic life. This reasons they were called to this area. Each year the symposium has a “In the latest copy of the New Eng- The morning session is available towards the end of life when compli- DIRECTOR OF PREMEDICIAL PROGRAMS ist background and extensively collection shows documents of the spiritual life, what they do in unique theme; this year, the event is land Journal of Medicine, there were for health care professionals and ju- cated decisions and situations arise,” HEALTHCARE SYMPOSIUM CO-CHAIR detail the history of the Catholic Catholic Church history and its their spare time, what commu- titled “Patient-Centered Community four articles focused on end of life niors and seniors to attend. Schemine said. “The symposium ad- Church. popular traditions. nity means to them…all of these Approach to Advance Care Planning.” care. End of life care has been receiv- “Three speakers, Dr. Joseph dresses how the community can im- Nichole Rustad, digital proj- University Archives and Special stories are why I wanted to work The symposium focuses on what tru- ing a lot of attention recently because Scherger, Dr. Bernard Hammes and explaining that health care organi- prove that care and the ethics behind ects and graphic design manager Collections show the University of on this exhibit. We can all learn ly matters toward the end of life and people are beginning to recognize Dr. Barbara Greene will be discuss- zations need to have a more specific it.” for University Libraries, played Dayton and its standing as a top so much from just taking the time what the medical world can do to im- there is a difference between physi- ing the way to help patients and their survey focused on patients desires at “The Healthcare Symposium is a a crucial role in the development Catholic, Marianist institution of to ask questions. I hope students prove the care for these patients. cians being able to keep people alive health care providers work together the end of life. good chance for students to explore process. In regards to the reason higher education. This includes will take the time to walk through Kathleen Scheltens, Ph.D., director and patients’ values and preferences to develop plans respecting and fol- The afternoon session is specifical- many different options in the health- why this exhibit was chosen, records, rare books, maps and pho- the exhibit. They will find humor, of premedical programs and co-chair in terms of how they want to spend lowing the wishes of patients as they ly geared towards undergraduate stu- care field, as well as to gain a better “Pope Francis decreed 2015 the tographs. history, spirituality, creativity, in- of the symposium, explained, “The their last days,” Scheltens explained. near end of life,” Scheltens said. Also, dents interested in health care. Five understanding of some issues and year of consecrated life, which is Some works and artifacts in- novation and community all in purpose of the symposium is to allow “Presentations during the sympo- there will be a poster session where panels will take place involving health challenges facing healthcare today a celebration of vowed religious cluded in the exhibit are photo- one place.” UD students that are interested in sium will focus on organizations and the UD students will highlight co- care professionals discussing various and in the future,” explained Schel- men and women.” Colleen Hoel- graphs and books from impor- The exhibit is free and open to health care to spend time with health committees that have implemented curricular projects they are involved experiences and knowledge of their tens. scher, librarian and archivist, and tant consecrated men and women the public during library hours. care professionals in the community, community-based, advance care plan- in, including biomedical research and own health professional education, The Healthcare Symposium is on I decided to create an exhibit from through history, videos showing For directions and library hours, expanding the knowledge base.” ning programs to improve end of life community health initiatives. physicians and alumni discussing March 28 in Kennedy Union. For more University Libraries’ three special the day-to-day activities of vowed visit udayton.edu/libraries or call According to Scheltens, “there are care,” Scheltens said. The morning State Senator Peggy B. Lehner, a the process of applying to school and information regarding registration collections,” Rustad said. religious men, and religious art- 937-229-4265. currently more and more people dy- presentations discuss different ways Republican representing Ohio’s sixth where they attended school, and ways visit go.udayton.edu/udmvhsympo- The collections are named U.S. work. ing in hospitals and in the intensive to develop plans respecting and fol- district, will be discussing the legisla- students could spend the gap year be- sium. Catholic Special Collection, the Personal items were also sub- care unit; however, that is not where lowing the wishes of patients as they tion she proposed in the Ohio senate tween earning their undergraduate Marian Library and University mitted to the exhibit, such as Archives and Special Collections. Brother Tom Pieper’s postcard ADVERTISEMENT FOOD ADVERTISEMENT (cont. from pg. 1)

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We were happy cultures and traditions present.” A&E Editor mals, so you’ve gotta know you’re an to be able to give back in a way that The athletic endeavors of the elephant.” students appreciate!” day were not limited to touch foot- Each year, MTV’s 24-hour college Having been signed with their la- From the early hours on the Over on ArtStreet, service fra- ball and cornhole. Over on Stuart network mtvU honors up-and-coming bel for just over a year, the brothers Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day, ternity Alpha Phi Omega’s out- Field, UD’s rugby team soundly artists at the Woodie Awards, allowing behind Rae Sremmurd are excited to the University of Dayton’s campus door festival “A Gallery of HOPE” defeated Xavier’s squad 97-10. “We fans to choose their favorite new art- have been recognized by mtvU. was buzzing with activity. Foot- was in full swing for the entire af- came out with the intensity and ists in categories like “Artist to Watch” “I felt like I had just won the lottery,” balls were thrown from house to ternoon. The proceeds which were the fundamentals that we needed and “Next Level Performance.” Lee said. “I jumped up and down and house on Lowes Street, and music around $1,700 are going to Dayton to continue our momentum from For the first time ever, the Woodie spilled my Starbucks and everything.” was filtering through open win- Public Schools. the fall into the first big game of Awards will air live on mtvU during MISTERWIVES dows from Stuart Hill to Lawnview “We had a good number of peo- the spring,” Andrew Collins, an SXSW, the week-long music festival Also nominated for “Artist to Watch Avenue. ple coming in and out, enjoying inside center on the team and a in Austin, Texas. It will be hosted by Woodie,” indie pop band MisterWives Large numbers of students cel- all you can eat hot dogs for $5 as junior business major, said. “It al- Jack Antonoff of the bands fun. and released its first full-length album, ebrated the good weather by sit- well as shows from the Irish Dance ways is great to beat Xavier, too.” Bleachers. “Our Own House,” in February and ting on porches, playing corn hole team, the UD Dance team, the tae To cap off the festivities, the “The Woodies is where you’ll dis- is currently in the process of its first in backyards and roaming the kwon do club, [new a cappella men’s basketball team defeated cover the artists you’ll love forever,” national tour. student neighborhood. UD Public group] the Audio Pilots and [UD Rhode Island to advance to the Executive Producer Ryan Kroft said “We’re all kind of pinching our- Safety officers and university ad- band] David Devlin and the Wash- A-10 tournament championship of the show, which airs Friday at 9 p.m. selves every night,” bassist Will Hehir ministrators were on hand in the boards,” Bryan Kinch, a junior game. The Woodies has propelled huge said. “We feel like we’re the luckiest neighborhood to ensure safety and who helped organize the event “Overall, we were happy with acts like Iggy Azalea, Zedd, Fall Out people in the world.” order. Despite the crowds, the day said. “We also had a bunch of cool how the day went in the student Boy and Wiz Khalifa to the next level So far, he said they’ve enjoyed head- was largely calm; a few students activities sponsored by different neighborhood,” Associate Vice of their careers since its conception in Misterwives, nominated for the “Artist to Watch Woodie” at the mtvU Woodie Awards, released its first full-length album lining their own tour and all love hav- did report seeing paramedics tend- clubs around campus.” President for Student Develop- 2004, according to Kroft. The concept in February. Photo courtesy of MTV. ing the opportunity to thank the fans ing to a young woman on Lowes “A Gallery of HOPE” was not ment and Dean of Students Chris- of a Woodie is based on an old tradition who’ve been so supportive of the new late in the afternoon. the only festival on campus Sat- tine Schramm said. “When stu- of the indie label Sub Pop – since its in New York, so we decided instead of only found success with college stu- realizing how strenuous touring can album. “It went as these things normal- urday. dents were approached by public artists wouldn’t win gold or platinum, going to the bar, let’s go to the studio.” dents, but it also caught the attention take on one’s health. “It’s happy music, it comes from the ly go, but decidedly safer,” junior In the RecPlex, hundreds of UD safety, city of Dayton officers or the label gave them a wooden plaque to Allen has been a hit on the under- of some influential musicians like, “I still see a lot more work to be soul and we’re just trying to get people English major Matthew Sullivan students, faculty, staff, family and administrators and asked to talk denote success within the indie music ground hip-hop scene for close to four Kanye West. done,” he said. “My goals and my per- to get up and dance,” Hehir said. De- said. “We had fun without calling community members came togeth- or break up a crowd, most stu- community. years now, but he has found more “This is a very unique situation ception of having made it is being in a spite the upbeat vibes, he said touring in the cavalry or destroying our er to celebrate our campus’ diver- dents were very compliant and re- This year, nominees include Hoodie mainstream success with his latest al- and I’m lucky to be here and have ac- situation where I don’t have to work, and achieving recognition is still too community image. Thankfully, it sity at the International Festival. spectful. If Saturday’s festive yet Kerry Connolly, Jackie Franz and Callie Scott perform for the Irish Dance Team at Allen, Raury, Rae Sremmurd and Mis- bum, “People Keep Talking.” complished this,” Raury said. “The and I can go out in my backyard farm surreal for him to believe. appears we can all breathe a sigh The gym was bursting with respectful atmosphere continues the 2015 UD International Festival. Photo courtesy of Raymond Abdallah. terWives. Flyer News spoke with these “Don’t rush something you don’t be- fact that I’d be able to make a living off and pick my food,” the self-proclaimed “The hardest part is not crying of relief.” bright colors, traditional music into St. Patrick’s Day and the rest four nominees on a conference call, in lieve in 100 percent,” Allen said. “It’s music was just wishful thinking. I’m nature lover said. every night, because it’s incredible,” On the 400 block of Lowes, and striking smells. Interna- of the week, it will be great for stu- which they discussed their childhoods, very easy to make and share music, but just extremely grateful to be here and RAE SREMMURD Hehir said. “I’m always choking back smoke and charcoal wafted from tional and domestic students cre- dents and for the university.” music and rising fame. you only get so many first impressions. be nominated for awards like this.” The duo behind “No Type” and “No tears.” a grill at the Student Government ated table displays from their na- Student organization led events Student Housing HOODIE ALLEN Our responsibility as artists is to feel The recent high school graduate Flex Zone,” comprised of brothers The mtvU Woodie Awards will Association’s St. Patrick’s Day tive countries or places they had and the student’s compliance with The witty 26-year-old rapper from passionate about something and com- realizes he still has a long way to go. Swae Lee and Slim Jimmy, is also nom- air live from SXSW Friday at 9 p.m. Cookout. A few intrepid members studied abroad; some even sang, officials orders kept the festivities www.UDROOMS.com Long Island, New York is nominated municate that to people so they can be When asked about the first moment he inated for “Artist to Watch Woodie.” EST. For more information about the of SGA flipped burgers and hot danced and performed on a large fun for those celebrating and kept for “Best Co-Sign Woodie” for his song their best as well.” realized he’d ‘made it,’ Raury respond- The name Rae Sremmurd is their la- awards or performing and nominated dogs for hours as a large gather- stage, as well. everything from becoming detri- 210*212*216 Rubicon St. “All About It” featuring friend and art- RAURY ed: “I haven’t yet.” bel, EarDrummers, spelled backwards. artists, visit mtv.com/ontv/wood- ing of students chatted, danced “I was just happy to share my mental to the community. $2100.00 per student / per semester ist Ed Sheeran. At 18-years-old, Raury is the young- “When I was on tour for the first “Confidence comes from within,” ieawards. and laughed in the mud around experience in Italy with all of the “Collaborating with Ed was a dream est Woodie nominee this year, nomi- time, I went vegan, stopped smoking the duo said of dealing with the rise the grill. people who stopped at our table,” 2-3 Blocks from campus. Block form Flanagan’s collaboration,” he said. “We’ve always nated for “Artist to Watch Woodie.” and drinking and got a lot more seri- to fame. “They’re going to throw you “The cookout was a great suc- Krista Bondi, a junior art history Call: 937-533-0459 been friends and hang out when he’s His musical project “Indigo Child” not ous and professional about it,” he said, in the jungle with all those other ani- cess,” SGA president Sarah Dick- major who studied in Florence, Greg Owens son said. “We provided 400 hot Italy, last fall, said. “Overall, it Email: [email protected] ‘A New Brain’ challenges UD theatre, audience MARY KATE DORR “It provides for a very interesting, Opening Night. This includes paint- paring for the show is singing. Wes- students are sure to appreciate. Asst. 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Very whole house or part, $1200 each unable to write any more songs if he cians working to make sure the be- Sophomore Norb Wessels agrees and actors all agree that the show will doesn’t wake up. hind the scenes work is completed by that the most challenging part of pre- be one for the books, and one that UD NEWS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 7 Online at flyernews.com Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Online at flyernews.com St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities keep students safe, happy mtvU Woodie award nominees talk music, rising fame DOMINIC SANFILIPPO dogs, 250 burgers and water to was great to see a wide variety of KATIE CHRISTOFF Staff Writer hungry students. We were happy cultures and traditions present.” A&E Editor mals, so you’ve gotta know you’re an to be able to give back in a way that The athletic endeavors of the elephant.” students appreciate!” day were not limited to touch foot- Each year, MTV’s 24-hour college Having been signed with their la- From the early hours on the Over on ArtStreet, service fra- ball and cornhole. Over on Stuart network mtvU honors up-and-coming bel for just over a year, the brothers Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day, ternity Alpha Phi Omega’s out- Field, UD’s rugby team soundly artists at the Woodie Awards, allowing behind Rae Sremmurd are excited to the University of Dayton’s campus door festival “A Gallery of HOPE” defeated Xavier’s squad 97-10. “We fans to choose their favorite new art- have been recognized by mtvU. was buzzing with activity. Foot- was in full swing for the entire af- came out with the intensity and ists in categories like “Artist to Watch” “I felt like I had just won the lottery,” balls were thrown from house to ternoon. The proceeds which were the fundamentals that we needed and “Next Level Performance.” Lee said. “I jumped up and down and house on Lowes Street, and music around $1,700 are going to Dayton to continue our momentum from For the first time ever, the Woodie spilled my Starbucks and everything.” was filtering through open win- Public Schools. the fall into the first big game of Awards will air live on mtvU during MISTERWIVES dows from Stuart Hill to Lawnview “We had a good number of peo- the spring,” Andrew Collins, an SXSW, the week-long music festival Also nominated for “Artist to Watch Avenue. ple coming in and out, enjoying inside center on the team and a in Austin, Texas. It will be hosted by Woodie,” indie pop band MisterWives Large numbers of students cel- all you can eat hot dogs for $5 as junior business major, said. “It al- Jack Antonoff of the bands fun. and released its first full-length album, ebrated the good weather by sit- well as shows from the Irish Dance ways is great to beat Xavier, too.” Bleachers. “Our Own House,” in February and ting on porches, playing corn hole team, the UD Dance team, the tae To cap off the festivities, the “The Woodies is where you’ll dis- is currently in the process of its first in backyards and roaming the kwon do club, [new a cappella men’s basketball team defeated cover the artists you’ll love forever,” national tour. student neighborhood. UD Public group] the Audio Pilots and [UD Rhode Island to advance to the Executive Producer Ryan Kroft said “We’re all kind of pinching our- Safety officers and university ad- band] David Devlin and the Wash- A-10 tournament championship of the show, which airs Friday at 9 p.m. selves every night,” bassist Will Hehir ministrators were on hand in the boards,” Bryan Kinch, a junior game. The Woodies has propelled huge said. “We feel like we’re the luckiest neighborhood to ensure safety and who helped organize the event “Overall, we were happy with acts like Iggy Azalea, Zedd, Fall Out people in the world.” order. Despite the crowds, the day said. “We also had a bunch of cool how the day went in the student Boy and Wiz Khalifa to the next level So far, he said they’ve enjoyed head- was largely calm; a few students activities sponsored by different neighborhood,” Associate Vice of their careers since its conception in Misterwives, nominated for the “Artist to Watch Woodie” at the mtvU Woodie Awards, released its first full-length album lining their own tour and all love hav- did report seeing paramedics tend- clubs around campus.” President for Student Develop- 2004, according to Kroft. The concept in February. Photo courtesy of MTV. ing the opportunity to thank the fans ing to a young woman on Lowes “A Gallery of HOPE” was not ment and Dean of Students Chris- of a Woodie is based on an old tradition who’ve been so supportive of the new late in the afternoon. the only festival on campus Sat- tine Schramm said. “When stu- of the indie label Sub Pop – since its in New York, so we decided instead of only found success with college stu- realizing how strenuous touring can album. “It went as these things normal- urday. dents were approached by public artists wouldn’t win gold or platinum, going to the bar, let’s go to the studio.” dents, but it also caught the attention take on one’s health. “It’s happy music, it comes from the ly go, but decidedly safer,” junior In the RecPlex, hundreds of UD safety, city of Dayton officers or the label gave them a wooden plaque to Allen has been a hit on the under- of some influential musicians like, “I still see a lot more work to be soul and we’re just trying to get people English major Matthew Sullivan students, faculty, staff, family and administrators and asked to talk denote success within the indie music ground hip-hop scene for close to four Kanye West. done,” he said. “My goals and my per- to get up and dance,” Hehir said. De- said. “We had fun without calling community members came togeth- or break up a crowd, most stu- community. years now, but he has found more “This is a very unique situation ception of having made it is being in a spite the upbeat vibes, he said touring in the cavalry or destroying our er to celebrate our campus’ diver- dents were very compliant and re- This year, nominees include Hoodie mainstream success with his latest al- and I’m lucky to be here and have ac- situation where I don’t have to work, and achieving recognition is still too community image. Thankfully, it sity at the International Festival. spectful. If Saturday’s festive yet Kerry Connolly, Jackie Franz and Callie Scott perform for the Irish Dance Team at Allen, Raury, Rae Sremmurd and Mis- bum, “People Keep Talking.” complished this,” Raury said. “The and I can go out in my backyard farm surreal for him to believe. appears we can all breathe a sigh The gym was bursting with respectful atmosphere continues the 2015 UD International Festival. Photo courtesy of Raymond Abdallah. terWives. Flyer News spoke with these “Don’t rush something you don’t be- fact that I’d be able to make a living off and pick my food,” the self-proclaimed “The hardest part is not crying of relief.” bright colors, traditional music into St. Patrick’s Day and the rest four nominees on a conference call, in lieve in 100 percent,” Allen said. “It’s music was just wishful thinking. I’m nature lover said. every night, because it’s incredible,” On the 400 block of Lowes, and striking smells. Interna- of the week, it will be great for stu- which they discussed their childhoods, very easy to make and share music, but just extremely grateful to be here and RAE SREMMURD Hehir said. “I’m always choking back smoke and charcoal wafted from tional and domestic students cre- dents and for the university.” music and rising fame. you only get so many first impressions. be nominated for awards like this.” The duo behind “No Type” and “No tears.” a grill at the Student Government ated table displays from their na- Student organization led events Student Housing HOODIE ALLEN Our responsibility as artists is to feel The recent high school graduate Flex Zone,” comprised of brothers The mtvU Woodie Awards will Association’s St. Patrick’s Day tive countries or places they had and the student’s compliance with The witty 26-year-old rapper from passionate about something and com- realizes he still has a long way to go. Swae Lee and Slim Jimmy, is also nom- air live from SXSW Friday at 9 p.m. Cookout. A few intrepid members studied abroad; some even sang, officials orders kept the festivities www.UDROOMS.com Long Island, New York is nominated municate that to people so they can be When asked about the first moment he inated for “Artist to Watch Woodie.” EST. 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Very whole house or part, $1200 each unable to write any more songs if he cians working to make sure the be- Sophomore Norb Wessels agrees and actors all agree that the show will doesn’t wake up. hind the scenes work is completed by that the most challenging part of pre- be one for the books, and one that UD 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Online at flyernews.com Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Online at flyernews.com New app provdes emotional support for college students MALLORY ROSHKOWSKI asked to verify their age and are Staff Writer taken to a chat portal where they The Women of are prompted to introduce them- In 2011, the American College selves to their listener. When Health Association–National Col- logging on, I was given the name PROFILE lege Health Assessment found “Sunny Owl” and I was connected 324 Stonemill that about 30 percent of college with “PaintedDreamsTonight” students reported feeling “so de- from the United Kingdom. These pressed that it was difficult to usernames are given to assure function” at some time in the past anonymity. At the top of the chat KATY HOEPER freshman year. All year, she had told year. Depression can affect a stu- ,there is a link to a helpline that a Staff Writer stories about her cat, Snowball, like dent’s academics, interpersonal user can click during any point of he was still alive. But then one night, relationships and motivation. De- the conversation if they are in a FN: How did you guys meet? she got really drunk, told us that pression is also a major risk factor crisis. Users also have the option Lexie Wiegel: Abby and I met at the Snowball had actually died, and then for suicide. to browse through more listeners first day at Honors Orientation. proceeded to get on all fours and “be Many students often turn to or join a group support conversa- Sammi Morakis: Elise and I met at Snowball.” their friends and family or thera- tion at any time. the at the hotel, move-in weekend. EM: Her ashes are still at my house! py as support systems when going “On average, 30 to 40 percent of Libby Harbaugh: Well, Elise and I Snowball McNall forever and always. through difficult times or suffer- people are struggling at one time met online. First through Porches, ing from mental illnesses. Others ,and it is important for students to and then Facebook. I liked her name, FN: Give everyone in your house a are not as fortunate to have people The screen of 7 Cups of Tea matches college students struggling with depression to anonymous listeners. Photo cour- know they’re not alone,” Moriarty messaged her and the rest is history. superlative. they feel that they can confide in tesy of “7 Cups of Tea.” said. Elise McNall: Yeah, I ditched my oth- LW: Sammi’s Most Likely to Pee her or trust and might not be able to The goal of 7 Cups is to provide er possible roomie for her. Pants. afford therapy. a neutral listener that will not SM: Beth and I lived together in Stu- LH: Beth and Abby are Most Likely to Glen Moriarty, psychologist and easy way for people to get emo- simply download the app or visit sistance. judge or say what to do to try and art, but I shacked every day at Mary- End up at Bdubz. and founder of mobile application tional support from trained listen- the webpage and in three clicks When opening the app or the solve problems. 7 Cups listeners crest with these losers. They had a SM: Lexie, you’re Most Likely to 7 Cups of Tea, wondered where ers who are genuinely willing to are connected to someone willing website, visitors are prompted to provide support for big existential sleeping bag and everything for me. Wear a Crop Top. those who don’t have a support talk. to listen and help. connect with a listener by click- things or small, day-to-day things Abby Carr: Beth came later, actually. EM: Abby is Most Likely to Show her system turn in a time of need. With more than 60,000 listeners Listeners are trained through ing a bright green button. Users that everyone experiences. Ulti- I didn’t even know her moving in ju- Boobs. “There are two options when fluent in 130 different languag- the Active Listening Program de- of 7 Cups can select the first avail- mately, they are there to help in nior year. AC: Libby is Most Likely to Spend 45 students struggle with mental es, 7 Cups of Tea allows anyone signed by Moriarty, specializing in able listener or a specific listener any way that they can. LH: But it all worked out wonderfully. Minutes Perfecting an Instagram. health: family and friends you can around the world with access to advanced skills for compassionate from the community. Both options 7 Cups of Tea is completely LW: Or most Likely to FaceTime. Libby Harbaugh, Lexie Wiegel, Abby Carr, Beth Shields, Sammi Morakis and Elise McNall have an extensive bucket list to trust or therapy,” Moriarty said. a computer or smart phone to re- communication. All listeners are ensure a kind and compassionate free and is available on the App FN: If your house came with a warn- LH: True. I do love FaceTime. complete before graduating in May. Photo courtesy of the women of 324 Stonemill. He explained that therapy can be ceive help with just a click of a required to complete this program listener who is willing to help any- Store and Google Play or online at ing label, what would it say? LW: Elise is Most Likely to Lie. expensive and intimidating, espe- button. 7 Cups of Tea is available and interview with the 7 Cups one feeling alone or in distress. www.7cupsoftea.com. LW: Caution: David May. EM: Not true. cially on a college campus. He and as an app on a smart phone or a staff before they are allowed to Once clicking the ‘connect to EM: No! BS: Liar. “Night at the Museum 3.” lifestyle. FN: What food do you miss most from his team wanted to create a quick website. Users seeking a listener connect with people seeking as- a listener now’ button, users are SM: How about, Caution: Everyone AC: And then forget her story and LW: Elise wants to be Brooke Davis. LW: Probably have quit her job by the dining hall? is naked. Wait, no. Caution: Abby is mess up the lie. EM: Yes, truth. then. BS: Abby and I miss chicken bowls. naked. EM: Okay, true. AC: And Beth wants to be Haley. LH: And be on the next Housewives EM: I miss the Philly cheese steaks. AC: Caution: Toilet is clogged. They AC: Lexie is Most Likely to Eat a LH: I’d say Elise is more like a Phoe- of D.C. LH: And the blueberry bagels. Weekly challenge offers different approach to Lent at UD are both sometimes clogged at the Lean Cuisine. be. She’s our unique little angel. AC: Or a stay-at-home tractor driver. LW: I miss the Mexican bar from same time. LW: So what, I don’t like to cook. LW: Lib wants to be Tammy Taylor LH: With little Elises running Marycrest. And the Quarterback. CAITLIN SCHNEIDER ing schedule provided for them. that at times I belong to social media, During each week’s fast, students order to think more critically about Beth Shields: Sorry ... from “Friday Night Lights.” around. AC: I really miss biscuits and gravy. Staff Writer According to Stewart, Lenten fast- my appearance or my school work are encouraged to collect the money what we do and why we do it.” SM: We have a bad sewage system FN: What’s on your UD bucket list? AC: Can you tell that we watch Net- SM: Libby will be speaking Span- ing programs at other universities rather than God,” Saurine said. “I that they would have spent on what According to Mary Niebler, asso- here. I swear it’s not our fault … SM: Streak down Stonemill. flix here? ish somewhere where they actually FN: What has changed about UD that During Lent, it is common for inspired her, so she based a majority hope by the end of Lent I am able to they gave up, and donate it to the ciate director for the coordinator of LH: Go to Tanks. speak Spanish. you wish hadn’t? Christians to give something up or of UD’s fasting schedule on other uni- say I am on the path to belonging to Lenten Almsgiving Collection. The cross-cultural immersions, Campus FN: Care to share your most embar- LW: Go to the Oregon District and FN: What’s your favorite spot at UD? EM: Yeah, her mom will come instead SM: I never experienced The Pub, set a spiritual goal for themselves. versities’ schedules. Christ and not the world, and I think Lenten Almsgiving Collection is Ministry has collected about $2,000 rassing moment at UD? drink. SM: Back bar [at Tim’s.] of her. and I still wish that it was open. For the past three years, some Uni- The first week was a “beverage that all of these challenges are going a yearly collection organized by a dollars so far this year for the Lenten BS: When we flashed everyone in AC: Take a naked lap around the pool LW: Taco Bell, R.I.P. SM: Lexi will literally be Christina BS: St. Paddy’s Day being on a week- versity of Dayton students have fast,” which challenged students to to help me do that.” campus ministry committee. All pro- Almsgiving Collection. Daytona. Except that wasn’t embar- deck at Daytona. EM: Panera. Yang. end. chosen to participate in a different avoid all non-water beverages. The Senior operations and supply ceeds are donated to the Marianist For more information about the rassing. It was awesome. LW: Kramer’s. BS: Abby and mine’s first booth at LW: Who is Christina Yang? LW: Oh, that everyone gets free books approach with UD’s Lenten Chal- second week was the “complaining, chain management major Ryan Mul- Programs Abroad to serve those in UD Lenten Challenge visit @UDLit- LW: Abby took an hour to get back BS: Graduate? Bdubz. LH: Sammi will be living in Hilton now! lenge. Participants give up something gossiping and swearing fast.” The ligan is also participating in the chal- India and Africa. urgies on Twitter or Campus Minis- from Tim’s one night because she SM: Yeah, everything pretty much LH: Elise’s is “Chillin from place to Head, living next to her grandpar- SM: Also, you used to be able to leave new each week of Lent, based on of third week was the “random spend- lenge this year, but he changed a few “When giving up something for try’s Facebook page. couldn’t find her way home. any freshman has done, we have to place.” ents. your trash cans out as long as you a fasting schedule provided for them ing fast,” which encouraged students of the week’s tasks to things that are Lent, it is important to have a great- SM: Well, I peed my pants at Tim’s. still do. We have really good inten- LW: Sixth floor library. SM: No, I’ll be living down south. want and not get fined. by the challenge’s host, UD Campus to purchase only necessities. Week more personal and challenging to er purpose other than ‘because that’s And then stayed till close. tions, but we just never get there. SM: Miss MCAT over here. AC: I don’t like that they changed the Ministry. four is “choose your challenge,” week him. what I’m supposed to do,’” Stewart LH: I just don’t get embarrassed. FN: What is your house song? name of the CPC. The aim of the challenge is for five is a “sweets fast” and week six is “I’ve tried to think of each week as said. “Lent challenges us to sacrifice SM: Whenever Libby gets really FN: Who is your celebrity counter- FN: If you guys were to be visiting SM: Abby is “Back Road,” Lexie is EM: Wait they changed the name of students to sacrifice normal, every- a “social media fast.” its own sort of Lent,” Mulligan said. and step out of our normal routine in drunk, she gets really embarrassed. part? for your 10-year reunion, what would “House Party,” Libby is “Ugly Heart,” the CPC? day things in order to learn about Sophomore religious education “That way in my head, I can focus LH: That’s true. I get really bad post- SM: Oh, Idina Menzel. “Let It Go.” everyone be up to? Beth is “I Don’t F--- With You.” LH: And I still don’t know how to pro- themselves and to strengthen their major Abbey Saurine is currently solely on removing the distraction drinking depression. LW: I want to be a princess. LH: This is the one I was ready for. BS: Sammi is “Defying Gravity.” nounce the name of the soccer field. relationships with God. This year, the participating in the challenge. She of the week out of my daily routine.” Student Rental EM: Remember, Lexie, when you got LH: Go with Cinderella, Lex, and rep Beth will be in small-town Ohio with LH: And Elise doesn’t have iTunes. LW: I don’t like the new hours of the challenge was organized by Amanda said giving up beverages and com- For the first week, instead of do- really drunk in Daytona and told ev- her loud and proud. If she could be her Prince Charming. Freshman year she asked if she could library, honestly. Stewart, graduate assistant for cam- plaining, gossiping and swearing ing the beverage fast, Mulligan decid- Available eryone that you hated them? all of the Disney princesses in one, SM: Driving a truck. Teaching high “borrow mine.” All: Classic Lexie. pus liturgy. were all very difficult. Even though ed to give up his bed. Mulligan said LH: The only thing that comes out of she would. school math. AC: But what is that song that Elise In 2013, a former graduate assis- she did not feel completely successful the reason he is participating in the her mouth when she is drunk is, “Oh LW: Except “Brave.” AC: With like seven kids already. Ten always plays? tant for liturgy in campus ministry, those weeks, the challenges still made UD Lenten Challenge is to refocus on 55 Frank St . my god, I hate her.” AC: What about Tiana? years is plenty of time to pop them LW: “Landslide.” Kate Matthews, created the original her aware of some of the changes she God. The challenge has allowed him LW: Sammi remember when you LW: I’ve heard that they have good out. AC: That’s the one. That’s Elise’s UD Lenten Challenge. That year, stu- needs to make in her life. to name distractions in his everyday “Pitch Perfect-ed” in the bathroom? food in New Orleans. LH: Abby will be running around song. dents were asked to create their own “One question that keeps coming life and remove them in order to seek 937-673-5525 EM: I don’t even know where to start AC: I want to be Rebel Wilson in naked. EM: (Starts playing “Landslide” on 40-day lenten challenge, but now stu- up in my mind these past few weeks God more fully, clearly and passion- PeraBrosLLC.com SM: Oh, no, I’ve got one for Elise. She “Pitch Perfect.” LW: Married to Doug. phone.) dents are encouraged to follow a fast- is ‘To whom do I belong?’ and I think ately. wanted to be her dead cat, Snowball LH: And I want to be Rebel Wilson in SM: Elise will be living the J. Crew 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Online at flyernews.com Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Online at flyernews.com New app provdes emotional support for college students MALLORY ROSHKOWSKI asked to verify their age and are Staff Writer taken to a chat portal where they The Women of are prompted to introduce them- In 2011, the American College selves to their listener. When Health Association–National Col- logging on, I was given the name PROFILE lege Health Assessment found “Sunny Owl” and I was connected 324 Stonemill that about 30 percent of college with “PaintedDreamsTonight” students reported feeling “so de- from the United Kingdom. These pressed that it was difficult to usernames are given to assure function” at some time in the past anonymity. At the top of the chat KATY HOEPER freshman year. All year, she had told year. Depression can affect a stu- ,there is a link to a helpline that a Staff Writer stories about her cat, Snowball, like dent’s academics, interpersonal user can click during any point of he was still alive. But then one night, relationships and motivation. De- the conversation if they are in a FN: How did you guys meet? she got really drunk, told us that pression is also a major risk factor crisis. Users also have the option Lexie Wiegel: Abby and I met at the Snowball had actually died, and then for suicide. to browse through more listeners first day at Honors Orientation. proceeded to get on all fours and “be Many students often turn to or join a group support conversa- Sammi Morakis: Elise and I met at Snowball.” their friends and family or thera- tion at any time. the at the hotel, move-in weekend. EM: Her ashes are still at my house! py as support systems when going “On average, 30 to 40 percent of Libby Harbaugh: Well, Elise and I Snowball McNall forever and always. through difficult times or suffer- people are struggling at one time met online. First through Porches, ing from mental illnesses. Others ,and it is important for students to and then Facebook. I liked her name, FN: Give everyone in your house a are not as fortunate to have people The screen of 7 Cups of Tea matches college students struggling with depression to anonymous listeners. Photo cour- know they’re not alone,” Moriarty messaged her and the rest is history. superlative. they feel that they can confide in tesy of “7 Cups of Tea.” said. Elise McNall: Yeah, I ditched my oth- LW: Sammi’s Most Likely to Pee her or trust and might not be able to The goal of 7 Cups is to provide er possible roomie for her. Pants. afford therapy. a neutral listener that will not SM: Beth and I lived together in Stu- LH: Beth and Abby are Most Likely to Glen Moriarty, psychologist and easy way for people to get emo- simply download the app or visit sistance. judge or say what to do to try and art, but I shacked every day at Mary- End up at Bdubz. and founder of mobile application tional support from trained listen- the webpage and in three clicks When opening the app or the solve problems. 7 Cups listeners crest with these losers. They had a SM: Lexie, you’re Most Likely to 7 Cups of Tea, wondered where ers who are genuinely willing to are connected to someone willing website, visitors are prompted to provide support for big existential sleeping bag and everything for me. Wear a Crop Top. those who don’t have a support talk. to listen and help. connect with a listener by click- things or small, day-to-day things Abby Carr: Beth came later, actually. EM: Abby is Most Likely to Show her system turn in a time of need. With more than 60,000 listeners Listeners are trained through ing a bright green button. Users that everyone experiences. Ulti- I didn’t even know her moving in ju- Boobs. “There are two options when fluent in 130 different languag- the Active Listening Program de- of 7 Cups can select the first avail- mately, they are there to help in nior year. AC: Libby is Most Likely to Spend 45 students struggle with mental es, 7 Cups of Tea allows anyone signed by Moriarty, specializing in able listener or a specific listener any way that they can. LH: But it all worked out wonderfully. Minutes Perfecting an Instagram. health: family and friends you can around the world with access to advanced skills for compassionate from the community. Both options 7 Cups of Tea is completely LW: Or most Likely to FaceTime. Libby Harbaugh, Lexie Wiegel, Abby Carr, Beth Shields, Sammi Morakis and Elise McNall have an extensive bucket list to trust or therapy,” Moriarty said. a computer or smart phone to re- communication. All listeners are ensure a kind and compassionate free and is available on the App FN: If your house came with a warn- LH: True. I do love FaceTime. complete before graduating in May. Photo courtesy of the women of 324 Stonemill. He explained that therapy can be ceive help with just a click of a required to complete this program listener who is willing to help any- Store and Google Play or online at ing label, what would it say? LW: Elise is Most Likely to Lie. expensive and intimidating, espe- button. 7 Cups of Tea is available and interview with the 7 Cups one feeling alone or in distress. www.7cupsoftea.com. LW: Caution: David May. EM: Not true. cially on a college campus. He and as an app on a smart phone or a staff before they are allowed to Once clicking the ‘connect to EM: No! BS: Liar. “Night at the Museum 3.” lifestyle. FN: What food do you miss most from his team wanted to create a quick website. Users seeking a listener connect with people seeking as- a listener now’ button, users are SM: How about, Caution: Everyone AC: And then forget her story and LW: Elise wants to be Brooke Davis. LW: Probably have quit her job by the dining hall? is naked. Wait, no. Caution: Abby is mess up the lie. EM: Yes, truth. then. BS: Abby and I miss chicken bowls. naked. EM: Okay, true. AC: And Beth wants to be Haley. LH: And be on the next Housewives EM: I miss the Philly cheese steaks. AC: Caution: Toilet is clogged. They AC: Lexie is Most Likely to Eat a LH: I’d say Elise is more like a Phoe- of D.C. LH: And the blueberry bagels. Weekly challenge offers different approach to Lent at UD are both sometimes clogged at the Lean Cuisine. be. She’s our unique little angel. AC: Or a stay-at-home tractor driver. LW: I miss the Mexican bar from same time. LW: So what, I don’t like to cook. LW: Lib wants to be Tammy Taylor LH: With little Elises running Marycrest. And the Quarterback. CAITLIN SCHNEIDER ing schedule provided for them. that at times I belong to social media, During each week’s fast, students order to think more critically about Beth Shields: Sorry ... from “Friday Night Lights.” around. AC: I really miss biscuits and gravy. Staff Writer According to Stewart, Lenten fast- my appearance or my school work are encouraged to collect the money what we do and why we do it.” SM: We have a bad sewage system FN: What’s on your UD bucket list? AC: Can you tell that we watch Net- SM: Libby will be speaking Span- ing programs at other universities rather than God,” Saurine said. “I that they would have spent on what According to Mary Niebler, asso- here. I swear it’s not our fault … SM: Streak down Stonemill. flix here? ish somewhere where they actually FN: What has changed about UD that During Lent, it is common for inspired her, so she based a majority hope by the end of Lent I am able to they gave up, and donate it to the ciate director for the coordinator of LH: Go to Tanks. speak Spanish. you wish hadn’t? Christians to give something up or of UD’s fasting schedule on other uni- say I am on the path to belonging to Lenten Almsgiving Collection. The cross-cultural immersions, Campus FN: Care to share your most embar- LW: Go to the Oregon District and FN: What’s your favorite spot at UD? EM: Yeah, her mom will come instead SM: I never experienced The Pub, set a spiritual goal for themselves. versities’ schedules. Christ and not the world, and I think Lenten Almsgiving Collection is Ministry has collected about $2,000 rassing moment at UD? drink. SM: Back bar [at Tim’s.] of her. and I still wish that it was open. For the past three years, some Uni- The first week was a “beverage that all of these challenges are going a yearly collection organized by a dollars so far this year for the Lenten BS: When we flashed everyone in AC: Take a naked lap around the pool LW: Taco Bell, R.I.P. SM: Lexi will literally be Christina BS: St. Paddy’s Day being on a week- versity of Dayton students have fast,” which challenged students to to help me do that.” campus ministry committee. All pro- Almsgiving Collection. Daytona. Except that wasn’t embar- deck at Daytona. EM: Panera. Yang. end. chosen to participate in a different avoid all non-water beverages. The Senior operations and supply ceeds are donated to the Marianist For more information about the rassing. It was awesome. LW: Kramer’s. BS: Abby and mine’s first booth at LW: Who is Christina Yang? LW: Oh, that everyone gets free books approach with UD’s Lenten Chal- second week was the “complaining, chain management major Ryan Mul- Programs Abroad to serve those in UD Lenten Challenge visit @UDLit- LW: Abby took an hour to get back BS: Graduate? Bdubz. LH: Sammi will be living in Hilton now! lenge. Participants give up something gossiping and swearing fast.” The ligan is also participating in the chal- India and Africa. urgies on Twitter or Campus Minis- from Tim’s one night because she SM: Yeah, everything pretty much LH: Elise’s is “Chillin from place to Head, living next to her grandpar- SM: Also, you used to be able to leave new each week of Lent, based on of third week was the “random spend- lenge this year, but he changed a few “When giving up something for try’s Facebook page. couldn’t find her way home. any freshman has done, we have to place.” ents. your trash cans out as long as you a fasting schedule provided for them ing fast,” which encouraged students of the week’s tasks to things that are Lent, it is important to have a great- SM: Well, I peed my pants at Tim’s. still do. We have really good inten- LW: Sixth floor library. SM: No, I’ll be living down south. want and not get fined. by the challenge’s host, UD Campus to purchase only necessities. Week more personal and challenging to er purpose other than ‘because that’s And then stayed till close. tions, but we just never get there. SM: Miss MCAT over here. AC: I don’t like that they changed the Ministry. four is “choose your challenge,” week him. what I’m supposed to do,’” Stewart LH: I just don’t get embarrassed. FN: What is your house song? name of the CPC. The aim of the challenge is for five is a “sweets fast” and week six is “I’ve tried to think of each week as said. “Lent challenges us to sacrifice SM: Whenever Libby gets really FN: Who is your celebrity counter- FN: If you guys were to be visiting SM: Abby is “Back Road,” Lexie is EM: Wait they changed the name of students to sacrifice normal, every- a “social media fast.” its own sort of Lent,” Mulligan said. and step out of our normal routine in drunk, she gets really embarrassed. part? for your 10-year reunion, what would “House Party,” Libby is “Ugly Heart,” the CPC? day things in order to learn about Sophomore religious education “That way in my head, I can focus LH: That’s true. I get really bad post- SM: Oh, Idina Menzel. “Let It Go.” everyone be up to? Beth is “I Don’t F--- With You.” LH: And I still don’t know how to pro- themselves and to strengthen their major Abbey Saurine is currently solely on removing the distraction drinking depression. LW: I want to be a princess. LH: This is the one I was ready for. BS: Sammi is “Defying Gravity.” nounce the name of the soccer field. relationships with God. This year, the participating in the challenge. She of the week out of my daily routine.” Student Rental EM: Remember, Lexie, when you got LH: Go with Cinderella, Lex, and rep Beth will be in small-town Ohio with LH: And Elise doesn’t have iTunes. LW: I don’t like the new hours of the challenge was organized by Amanda said giving up beverages and com- For the first week, instead of do- really drunk in Daytona and told ev- her loud and proud. If she could be her Prince Charming. Freshman year she asked if she could library, honestly. Stewart, graduate assistant for cam- plaining, gossiping and swearing ing the beverage fast, Mulligan decid- Available eryone that you hated them? all of the Disney princesses in one, SM: Driving a truck. Teaching high “borrow mine.” All: Classic Lexie. pus liturgy. were all very difficult. Even though ed to give up his bed. Mulligan said LH: The only thing that comes out of she would. school math. AC: But what is that song that Elise In 2013, a former graduate assis- she did not feel completely successful the reason he is participating in the her mouth when she is drunk is, “Oh LW: Except “Brave.” AC: With like seven kids already. Ten always plays? tant for liturgy in campus ministry, those weeks, the challenges still made UD Lenten Challenge is to refocus on 55 Frank St . my god, I hate her.” AC: What about Tiana? years is plenty of time to pop them LW: “Landslide.” Kate Matthews, created the original her aware of some of the changes she God. The challenge has allowed him LW: Sammi remember when you LW: I’ve heard that they have good out. AC: That’s the one. That’s Elise’s UD Lenten Challenge. That year, stu- needs to make in her life. to name distractions in his everyday “Pitch Perfect-ed” in the bathroom? food in New Orleans. LH: Abby will be running around song. dents were asked to create their own “One question that keeps coming life and remove them in order to seek 937-673-5525 EM: I don’t even know where to start AC: I want to be Rebel Wilson in naked. EM: (Starts playing “Landslide” on 40-day lenten challenge, but now stu- up in my mind these past few weeks God more fully, clearly and passion- PeraBrosLLC.com SM: Oh, no, I’ve got one for Elise. She “Pitch Perfect.” LW: Married to Doug. phone.) dents are encouraged to follow a fast- is ‘To whom do I belong?’ and I think ately. wanted to be her dead cat, Snowball LH: And I want to be Rebel Wilson in SM: Elise will be living the J. Crew 10 OPINIONS OPINIONS 11 Online at flyernews.com Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Online at flyernews.com Reach out to other people, confront racism together I’m writing this editorial with that “racism is a myth and is not means taking responsibility for our student from China, Qatar, Puerto campus in America. It’s a global “Think where man’s glory most begins and ends, a heavy heart. As the director of a reality at our school,” presented problems and working together to Rico or India on our campus. I don’t problem, on so many different lev- And say my glory was I had such friends.” academic affairs representing our as an irrefutable fact, is troubling resolve them. Racism and a lack of know what it’s like to be Muslim, els and amongst so many different undergraduate student body to the to many, many people on this cam- understanding of the lived experi- Hindu or Jewish; I don’t know what groups of people that it’s difficult —William Butler Yeats, 1865-1935 faculty and administrators on the pus and off of it. Your words may ences of minorities on our campus it’s like to be gay or transgender. I to grasp. It’s endemic to the human Academic Senate, my charge is to have been well intended, but they is most definitely a UD problem. don’t physically, emotionally or condition. Being Marianist means be an advocate for all students on acted as a slap in the face to the President Curran, Provost Benson personally know what it’s like to coming to the table to say the hard campus to the best of my abilities, people who live with injustice, per- and the rest of UD’s staff would tell look around and see no one like me. things, admit the hard truths, feel fneditorial Columnist responds to criticism to come up with a more transpar- sonal damage and ignorance dur- you that immediately. In his state However, time and time again, I the pains and joys of those we ent, honest and productive rela- ing their time at UD—and almost of the union address to the faculty have heard stories of desperation stand with, and improve. Together. I agree that our institution itself is Chris, you are my fellow Flyer. In tionship between students and every day of their lives. I have sat last month, Provost Benson called from students whose identities Brushing entire lived realities un- RESPONSES not racist. If the University of Dayton fact, you know who I am. You are my the University of Dayton and to in hundreds of committee meet- out the ugly responses to the stu- have been attacked, their experi- der the rug, however intentionally DEFENDING THE UTILITY OF FREE SPEECH was racist, you would not be reading radio supervisor. You have my phone improve the academic climate and ings over the past three years with dent protests and activism from ences denigrated and their prob- or unintentionally, doesn’t accom- this article because I would not be number. So for you to discredit my ex- spirit of this place that we love. people from President Daniel Cur- last semester as despicable, and lems ignored by our predominately plish that. We need to be better, for Recently, one of our columnists wrote a response to two other articles pub- here. However, some of the students at periences and call racism on campus a I’ve reserved my comments on ran to the provincial of the Marian- said that it’s our charge - students white, middle-to-upper class stu- our university’s sake and for hu- lished a few months ago. What he wrote has generated a strong reaction among the University of Dayton contribute to myth, is painful. op-eds for different venues in the ist province all the way to tenured and faculty and staff - to make dent community, who don’t often manity’s sake, as we head out into the students, faculty and staff on our campus and critics have questioned why racism, though they may not be doing Racism existed and continues to ex- past. Today, however, I have to wade faculty, new lecturers and excited, sure we face our demons as a com- have to go through these things. a messy, chaotic world together. the University of Dayton would allow such a polarizing article to be published. KWYNN TOWNSEND-RILEY it intentionally. I experienced what I ist on campus. I encourage you to help in to represent the many students, eager first-year students. I can tell munity and make sure they don’t I’ve heard it as an orientation Please reach out to others on Flyer News is a student-operated publication, and the students on campus Columnist, Junior experienced. me educate the “bad apples,” so I do faculty, alumni, staff and strang- you with absolute sincerity that, at continue in the future. leader, a retreat coordinator, a stu- campus, and try to hear their sto- who contribute their stories and experiences in the opinions forum are entitled This is a thank you to Chris Zimmer Because of the way I have been treat- not have to write about my traumatic ers who were deeply hurt and have times, I have seen quite a bit of ar- I have enjoyed Zimmer’s Flyer dent government advocate, a tutor ries. Simply listening and saying to express themselves. If a student takes issue with the opinion of another for giving me something to write about ed by our fellow Flyers, it has propelled experiences. I encourage you to talk posted throughout the last few days gument, disagreement and discord News editorials in the past and and a conflict resolution witness; “I’m here for you,” can make a student, they can write in to Flyer News and argue their side. Listening and this week. Thank you for providing the me to do something about the proper to your friends about why saying the in response to the insensitivity and from every single person charged don’t mean to isolate him through I’ve heard it as a friend on Kiefa- world of difference. Small actions adapting to someone else’s perspective and arguments while providing your perspective to prove my original point: recognition of American history. We word “ghetto” is horrible, about cul- confusing logic of Chris Zimmer’s with “running” this place, from the this. However, I could not, in good ber, in Marycrest and on a weekend and first steps can seem unneces- own are effective methods in solving problems. Disagreement and discussion We still have a lot of work to do to cure need acknowledgement that February tural appropriation and the role rac- editorial in issue 20, “Columnist president down. It’s part of work- conscience, stay silent against this walk to Tim’s or Flanagan’s. Thou- sary, but healing and joy can’t come are an essential part of how we move forward as a society. ingnorance on campus. is Black History Month. Personally, I ism played in Michael Brown’s death. responds to editorials addressing ing through hard problems; it’s particular editorial. sands of us have heard it and seen without them. The nature of the Opinions section requires columnists to be provocative, Since you encouraged readers not think the bulletin boards, events and I have not used my experiences or race on campus.” part of being human. Community I am a middle-class, white, it. We cannot change our racial, to express concerns over what they see in the world and to raise the level of to let one bad apple spoil the bunch, I programs addressing cultural differ- YikYak to undermine the institution’s Chris Zimmer, pondering that doesn’t mean ignoring our human third-year from southwest Chi- ethnic or family identity; that’s not conversation on campus above, “So are you going out tonight?” While we believe am not going to assume you represent ences have helped tremendously. I goals. That was never my intention. bad things can’t be real at our weaknesses. cago (which comes with its own the point. The point is to try, togeth- that there is a time and place for recreation, in whatever form, we must also the entire student body when you say can honestly say that the majority of This is a great school, with great people Marianist institution, appeals to As UD has slowly discovered landscape, history and embodied er, to step out of our comfort zones acknowledge that we are preparing to lead a world that can be dark, forcing racism does not exist on this campus. my residents know more about Black and opportunities. I am grateful to be our school’s reputation as the 15th over the years through adminis- experience). I don’t know what it’s and understand others. That’s it. DOM SANFILIPPO ourselves to ask hard questions about ourselves and our community. Moreover, I do want to acknowledge History Month besides Rosa Parks, a Flyer. Friendliest School in the Nation trative changes and social climate like to be a black student, or a Mex- Racism is a problem on our Staff Writer There are important issues happening on our campus, in our country and and extrapolate certain points in your Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm The purpose of my article was to without context. His final claim reflections, actual community ican student, or an international campus. It’s a problem on every throughout the world, and we’re talking about them right here in this forum. argument. X. Because of these efforts, people can shed light on the student body. I feel Submitting an article to Flyer News gets your ideas in front of thousands of First, you cannot deny anyone his or see black history is American history. included on this campus, but not ac- readers, making them think about it, talk about it, and, hopefully, act on it. her experiences. If someone told you The African-American student knowledged. I am a part of this com- To limit submissions to the forum, both in print and online, simply because that they were full, but you did not see population is not just “three percent” munity as Kwynn, but not as a black Competition could ruin the neighborhood community we fear a backlash does a disservice to the student body and our faculty reader- them eat, you would not tell them that on this campus. We are more than a woman. been confusing; according to hous- experiences like co-oping or study single other sporting event. I went pus have the attitude to go into ship. More importantly, it goes against our ideals of using open discussion to they didn’t eat. percentage. We are students. We spend I want students to see my color, ing, only five of 30 professionals abroad and residential learning, to many games with the point sys- these events that may be inconve- foster positive development. I know it may be hard to compre- just as much money on tuition as the culture, hair, vernacular and music could describe all of the nuances which is what AVIATE incentiv- tem in place and enjoyed them, but nient to them and walk away with Beginning this, and other, conversation leads the problems actually being hend that on our beautiful campus, rest of the student body. We are gradu- as something beautiful, not exotic, of the old process and exactly izes through PATH. Residential I would not have gone to more than knowledge attained? discussed. Maybe a solution doesn’t arise from these talks, but a conversation something so disgusting, so evil, could ate students and potential alumni of strange, stereotypical, crazy or dis- what impacted a student’s stock. learning aims to teach students half of them if better seating for I don’t have an answer to these is always the first step, regardless of the issue at hand. exist. That is your opinion. But our this institution. Whether you think it tracting. I invite you to help me make Students were asked a year about who they are, who other basketball was not a factor. questions yet. What I can answer is So let’s keep talking, keep writing and keep moving ourselves for- campus climate is more than sunny makes sense or not, the University of the University of Dayton the commu- ago whether the group, location people are and how to intention- With the end of the regular bas- this: If AVIATE has even a chance ward. with a chance of clouds. For me, as a Dayton has to pay attention to us too. nity it is supposed to be. ANDREW KOERNER or house itself was the most im- ally build community with them. ketball season, I can say that the of working, attitudes are going to black person, the forecast is usually Because we are a part of this commu- You have my number, so, hopefully, Columnist, Senior portant factor. The housing team This idea sounds great to me. new Red Scare system is far more have to change. sunny with a chance of microagres- nity, it is imperative that UD recogniz- you can text me next time you encoun- learned that, overwhelmingly, Learning how to build commu- satisfying to me. There is no sense If you’re still up in arms and sions. es us as well. ter some bad apples. My thoughts on AVIATE have staying with the original group nity and learning how to accept of inter-fan competition among think you’re going to be “screwed been persistent and challenging was most important to the stu- other people for who they are has students at sporting events now by housing,” remember this: your to organize. There’s a lot to be dents surveyed. Under AVIATE, taught me a lot about myself. How- because they all have the right in- housing doesn’t define you. Where said on the subject and what I’ve five minute windows to select a ever, even as someone who enjoys tent: supporting their team. you live does not have to be the heard from people has been almost property have been done away learning the sorts of things AVI- This is what worries me about main thing you’ll remember about WORD ON THE STREET How do you think the basketball hype will compare to last year? exclusively negative. This does not with and the group you select ATE events are aiming to deliver, this new residential curriculum: your time at UD. It’s the people. I mean that the criticisms I’ve heard will stay together. Housing hopes I haven’t been to a single one be- How does community in the neigh- never lived in a house during my are not merited, but they are often the new system will give students cause points don’t matter to a borhood change with an added time here; in fact I lived in a broom made with a misunderstanding control and eliminate anxiety as a graduating fifth year sense of competition? How healthy closet in Stuart for two and a half about why AVIATE was imple- result. For those of you who don’t re- is it for our campus to have people years. Did that matter? No, be- mented in the first place. The other component many fail member, Red Scare once used a go to events they may not be go- cause the people I chose to spend The ultimate goal of implement- to realize is what PATH-eligible point system where the incentive ing to for the right reasons and my time with made all the differ- ing AVIATE is to reduce the stress events aim to do. The purpose of for going to many different athlet- have that factor in who gets which ence. over housing and put the students incentivizing these events is to ic events was better seats at home house? I’ve unwillingly attended in a position to control their own work with the university’s mission basketball games. I was on campus several events through my job as destiny. The University of Day- of educating the whole person. for four years before the switch a resident assistant from which ton’s Department of Housing and There are three things that are in- this year to the first-come-first- I ended up learning a great deal. Residence Life has acknowledged cluded in the mission: education serve system for basketball games These pleasant surprises do hap- the previous lottery system to have in the classroom, education from and, honestly, I have not gone to a pen, but does the bulk of our cam-

“I think it’s going to be much “Last year we went to the Elite “I think every game we win will result “I think [underclassmen] will want it “It’s worth the hype, no matter what more hyped up with the new class Eight, can’t get much better in some celebration.” to be like last year, but I don’t want happens. You’ve got to go along with ourpolicy coming in.” than that!” my house destroyed.” how the team does.” Flyer News is the student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton. It works to serve the campus community and offers a forum for opinion. The university makes no RACHEL MICHAUD JOEY ZERANG PATRICK GILL MICHAELA EAMES COLE STEWART representations or warranties regarding products or services advertised in Flyer News. Flyer News reserves the right to edit or reject all copy. Flyer News does not necessarily uphold or advocate the opinions in the columns, letters or cartoons appearing in the opinion pages. Send 50- to 600-word letters to the editor at [email protected]. Submissions Sophomore First Year Senior Senior First Year must include name, major, year and phone number. Premedicine Sports Management Marketing and Leadership Psychology and Marketing Economics 10 OPINIONS OPINIONS 11 Online at flyernews.com Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Online at flyernews.com Reach out to other people, confront racism together I’m writing this editorial with that “racism is a myth and is not means taking responsibility for our student from China, Qatar, Puerto campus in America. It’s a global “Think where man’s glory most begins and ends, a heavy heart. As the director of a reality at our school,” presented problems and working together to Rico or India on our campus. I don’t problem, on so many different lev- And say my glory was I had such friends.” academic affairs representing our as an irrefutable fact, is troubling resolve them. Racism and a lack of know what it’s like to be Muslim, els and amongst so many different undergraduate student body to the to many, many people on this cam- understanding of the lived experi- Hindu or Jewish; I don’t know what groups of people that it’s difficult —William Butler Yeats, 1865-1935 faculty and administrators on the pus and off of it. Your words may ences of minorities on our campus it’s like to be gay or transgender. I to grasp. It’s endemic to the human Academic Senate, my charge is to have been well intended, but they is most definitely a UD problem. don’t physically, emotionally or condition. Being Marianist means be an advocate for all students on acted as a slap in the face to the President Curran, Provost Benson personally know what it’s like to coming to the table to say the hard campus to the best of my abilities, people who live with injustice, per- and the rest of UD’s staff would tell look around and see no one like me. things, admit the hard truths, feel fneditorial Columnist responds to criticism to come up with a more transpar- sonal damage and ignorance dur- you that immediately. In his state However, time and time again, I the pains and joys of those we ent, honest and productive rela- ing their time at UD—and almost of the union address to the faculty have heard stories of desperation stand with, and improve. Together. I agree that our institution itself is Chris, you are my fellow Flyer. In tionship between students and every day of their lives. I have sat last month, Provost Benson called from students whose identities Brushing entire lived realities un- RESPONSES not racist. If the University of Dayton fact, you know who I am. You are my the University of Dayton and to in hundreds of committee meet- out the ugly responses to the stu- have been attacked, their experi- der the rug, however intentionally DEFENDING THE UTILITY OF FREE SPEECH was racist, you would not be reading radio supervisor. You have my phone improve the academic climate and ings over the past three years with dent protests and activism from ences denigrated and their prob- or unintentionally, doesn’t accom- this article because I would not be number. So for you to discredit my ex- spirit of this place that we love. people from President Daniel Cur- last semester as despicable, and lems ignored by our predominately plish that. We need to be better, for Recently, one of our columnists wrote a response to two other articles pub- here. However, some of the students at periences and call racism on campus a I’ve reserved my comments on ran to the provincial of the Marian- said that it’s our charge - students white, middle-to-upper class stu- our university’s sake and for hu- lished a few months ago. What he wrote has generated a strong reaction among the University of Dayton contribute to myth, is painful. op-eds for different venues in the ist province all the way to tenured and faculty and staff - to make dent community, who don’t often manity’s sake, as we head out into the students, faculty and staff on our campus and critics have questioned why racism, though they may not be doing Racism existed and continues to ex- past. Today, however, I have to wade faculty, new lecturers and excited, sure we face our demons as a com- have to go through these things. a messy, chaotic world together. the University of Dayton would allow such a polarizing article to be published. KWYNN TOWNSEND-RILEY it intentionally. I experienced what I ist on campus. I encourage you to help in to represent the many students, eager first-year students. I can tell munity and make sure they don’t I’ve heard it as an orientation Please reach out to others on Flyer News is a student-operated publication, and the students on campus Columnist, Junior experienced. me educate the “bad apples,” so I do faculty, alumni, staff and strang- you with absolute sincerity that, at continue in the future. leader, a retreat coordinator, a stu- campus, and try to hear their sto- who contribute their stories and experiences in the opinions forum are entitled This is a thank you to Chris Zimmer Because of the way I have been treat- not have to write about my traumatic ers who were deeply hurt and have times, I have seen quite a bit of ar- I have enjoyed Zimmer’s Flyer dent government advocate, a tutor ries. Simply listening and saying to express themselves. If a student takes issue with the opinion of another for giving me something to write about ed by our fellow Flyers, it has propelled experiences. I encourage you to talk posted throughout the last few days gument, disagreement and discord News editorials in the past and and a conflict resolution witness; “I’m here for you,” can make a student, they can write in to Flyer News and argue their side. Listening and this week. Thank you for providing the me to do something about the proper to your friends about why saying the in response to the insensitivity and from every single person charged don’t mean to isolate him through I’ve heard it as a friend on Kiefa- world of difference. Small actions adapting to someone else’s perspective and arguments while providing your perspective to prove my original point: recognition of American history. We word “ghetto” is horrible, about cul- confusing logic of Chris Zimmer’s with “running” this place, from the this. However, I could not, in good ber, in Marycrest and on a weekend and first steps can seem unneces- own are effective methods in solving problems. Disagreement and discussion We still have a lot of work to do to cure need acknowledgement that February tural appropriation and the role rac- editorial in issue 20, “Columnist president down. It’s part of work- conscience, stay silent against this walk to Tim’s or Flanagan’s. Thou- sary, but healing and joy can’t come are an essential part of how we move forward as a society. ingnorance on campus. is Black History Month. Personally, I ism played in Michael Brown’s death. responds to editorials addressing ing through hard problems; it’s particular editorial. sands of us have heard it and seen without them. The nature of the Opinions section requires columnists to be provocative, Since you encouraged readers not think the bulletin boards, events and I have not used my experiences or race on campus.” part of being human. Community I am a middle-class, white, it. We cannot change our racial, to express concerns over what they see in the world and to raise the level of to let one bad apple spoil the bunch, I programs addressing cultural differ- YikYak to undermine the institution’s Chris Zimmer, pondering that doesn’t mean ignoring our human third-year from southwest Chi- ethnic or family identity; that’s not conversation on campus above, “So are you going out tonight?” While we believe am not going to assume you represent ences have helped tremendously. I goals. That was never my intention. bad things can’t be real at our weaknesses. cago (which comes with its own the point. The point is to try, togeth- that there is a time and place for recreation, in whatever form, we must also the entire student body when you say can honestly say that the majority of This is a great school, with great people Marianist institution, appeals to As UD has slowly discovered landscape, history and embodied er, to step out of our comfort zones acknowledge that we are preparing to lead a world that can be dark, forcing racism does not exist on this campus. my residents know more about Black and opportunities. I am grateful to be our school’s reputation as the 15th over the years through adminis- experience). I don’t know what it’s and understand others. That’s it. DOM SANFILIPPO ourselves to ask hard questions about ourselves and our community. Moreover, I do want to acknowledge History Month besides Rosa Parks, a Flyer. Friendliest School in the Nation trative changes and social climate like to be a black student, or a Mex- Racism is a problem on our Staff Writer There are important issues happening on our campus, in our country and and extrapolate certain points in your Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm The purpose of my article was to without context. His final claim reflections, actual community ican student, or an international campus. It’s a problem on every throughout the world, and we’re talking about them right here in this forum. argument. X. Because of these efforts, people can shed light on the student body. I feel Submitting an article to Flyer News gets your ideas in front of thousands of First, you cannot deny anyone his or see black history is American history. included on this campus, but not ac- readers, making them think about it, talk about it, and, hopefully, act on it. her experiences. If someone told you The African-American student knowledged. I am a part of this com- To limit submissions to the forum, both in print and online, simply because that they were full, but you did not see population is not just “three percent” munity as Kwynn, but not as a black Competition could ruin the neighborhood community we fear a backlash does a disservice to the student body and our faculty reader- them eat, you would not tell them that on this campus. We are more than a woman. been confusing; according to hous- experiences like co-oping or study single other sporting event. I went pus have the attitude to go into ship. More importantly, it goes against our ideals of using open discussion to they didn’t eat. percentage. We are students. We spend I want students to see my color, ing, only five of 30 professionals abroad and residential learning, to many games with the point sys- these events that may be inconve- foster positive development. I know it may be hard to compre- just as much money on tuition as the culture, hair, vernacular and music could describe all of the nuances which is what AVIATE incentiv- tem in place and enjoyed them, but nient to them and walk away with Beginning this, and other, conversation leads the problems actually being hend that on our beautiful campus, rest of the student body. We are gradu- as something beautiful, not exotic, of the old process and exactly izes through PATH. Residential I would not have gone to more than knowledge attained? discussed. Maybe a solution doesn’t arise from these talks, but a conversation something so disgusting, so evil, could ate students and potential alumni of strange, stereotypical, crazy or dis- what impacted a student’s stock. learning aims to teach students half of them if better seating for I don’t have an answer to these is always the first step, regardless of the issue at hand. exist. That is your opinion. But our this institution. Whether you think it tracting. I invite you to help me make Students were asked a year about who they are, who other basketball was not a factor. questions yet. What I can answer is So let’s keep talking, keep writing and keep moving ourselves for- campus climate is more than sunny makes sense or not, the University of the University of Dayton the commu- ago whether the group, location people are and how to intention- With the end of the regular bas- this: If AVIATE has even a chance ward. with a chance of clouds. For me, as a Dayton has to pay attention to us too. nity it is supposed to be. ANDREW KOERNER or house itself was the most im- ally build community with them. ketball season, I can say that the of working, attitudes are going to black person, the forecast is usually Because we are a part of this commu- You have my number, so, hopefully, Columnist, Senior portant factor. The housing team This idea sounds great to me. new Red Scare system is far more have to change. sunny with a chance of microagres- nity, it is imperative that UD recogniz- you can text me next time you encoun- learned that, overwhelmingly, Learning how to build commu- satisfying to me. There is no sense If you’re still up in arms and sions. es us as well. ter some bad apples. My thoughts on AVIATE have staying with the original group nity and learning how to accept of inter-fan competition among think you’re going to be “screwed been persistent and challenging was most important to the stu- other people for who they are has students at sporting events now by housing,” remember this: your to organize. There’s a lot to be dents surveyed. Under AVIATE, taught me a lot about myself. How- because they all have the right in- housing doesn’t define you. Where said on the subject and what I’ve five minute windows to select a ever, even as someone who enjoys tent: supporting their team. you live does not have to be the heard from people has been almost property have been done away learning the sorts of things AVI- This is what worries me about main thing you’ll remember about WORD ON THE STREET How do you think the basketball hype will compare to last year? exclusively negative. This does not with and the group you select ATE events are aiming to deliver, this new residential curriculum: your time at UD. It’s the people. I mean that the criticisms I’ve heard will stay together. Housing hopes I haven’t been to a single one be- How does community in the neigh- never lived in a house during my are not merited, but they are often the new system will give students cause points don’t matter to a borhood change with an added time here; in fact I lived in a broom made with a misunderstanding control and eliminate anxiety as a graduating fifth year sense of competition? How healthy closet in Stuart for two and a half about why AVIATE was imple- result. For those of you who don’t re- is it for our campus to have people years. Did that matter? No, be- mented in the first place. The other component many fail member, Red Scare once used a go to events they may not be go- cause the people I chose to spend The ultimate goal of implement- to realize is what PATH-eligible point system where the incentive ing to for the right reasons and my time with made all the differ- ing AVIATE is to reduce the stress events aim to do. The purpose of for going to many different athlet- have that factor in who gets which ence. over housing and put the students incentivizing these events is to ic events was better seats at home house? I’ve unwillingly attended in a position to control their own work with the university’s mission basketball games. I was on campus several events through my job as destiny. The University of Day- of educating the whole person. for four years before the switch a resident assistant from which ton’s Department of Housing and There are three things that are in- this year to the first-come-first- I ended up learning a great deal. Residence Life has acknowledged cluded in the mission: education serve system for basketball games These pleasant surprises do hap- the previous lottery system to have in the classroom, education from and, honestly, I have not gone to a pen, but does the bulk of our cam-

“I think it’s going to be much “Last year we went to the Elite “I think every game we win will result “I think [underclassmen] will want it “It’s worth the hype, no matter what more hyped up with the new class Eight, can’t get much better in some celebration.” to be like last year, but I don’t want happens. You’ve got to go along with ourpolicy coming in.” than that!” my house destroyed.” how the team does.” Flyer News is the student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton. It works to serve the campus community and offers a forum for opinion. The university makes no RACHEL MICHAUD JOEY ZERANG PATRICK GILL MICHAELA EAMES COLE STEWART representations or warranties regarding products or services advertised in Flyer News. Flyer News reserves the right to edit or reject all copy. Flyer News does not necessarily uphold or advocate the opinions in the columns, letters or cartoons appearing in the opinion pages. Send 50- to 600-word letters to the editor at [email protected]. Submissions Sophomore First Year Senior Senior First Year must include name, major, year and phone number. Premedicine Sports Management Marketing and Leadership Psychology and Marketing Economics 12 OPINIONS SPORTS 13 Online at flyernews.com Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Online at flyernews.com Letter to the editor: MEN’S BASKETBALL Columnist responds to editorials addressing race on campus Brooklyn boys bake under Barclay’s lights If ignorance is a condition diag- here at UD might be racist? of racism in our society as a whole.. It a community to realize that taking re- UD campus that does not go to UD nosed by a lack of information, then When responding to Townsend-Ri- is unbelievable that when exposed to sponsibility is not the same as taking is a threat to public safety. Here lies education is its cure. This condition ley’s anecdote of a time she felt racial- real-life racism, the response is to save blame, and that taking blame is not as the problem with calling racism on only becomes a problem when the ly profiled on campus, Zimmer states, face instead of to reach out to make bad as bearing the brunt of racism. campus a myth. This question itself diagnosed refuse to swallow the pill. “I don’t doubt her account of a conflict our campus safer. “Do we really need bulletin boards is racially charged. Willful ignorance comes from one’s with another student, but don’t let one Zimmer ends the article with a to get our black history knowledge?” I did not write this column to point desire to stay comfortable. It comes bad apple spoil the bunch.” couple questions and answers. It only Is black history American history? out ways in which racism exists on from a refusal of responsibility. It This is where things get especially seems appropriate that I give mine as Absolutely. Do I agree that black histo- this campus. I believe Wolford and comes from laziness. mixed up. People do not like to feel well. ry should be recognized and celebrat- Townsend-Riley have already done a In his response to two Flyer News blame. The result of such distaste “Do we really need full student par- ed constantly? Absolutely. Do I think sufficient job at that. I wrote this col- columns, which pointed out instances can be a defensive and egotistical re- ticipation and support in protests to that those two points are at all argu- umn to point out the ways in which of racism on the University of Day- sponse. show we care about stopping the injus- ments against the existence of Black racism is ignored and disregarded on ton’s campus, Chris Zimmer has been God forbid someone dare question tice concerning minorities?” History Month? Absolutely not. Black this campus, despite its reality. Being willfully ignorant. the integrity of us Catholic-praying, I guess we don’t need every student History Month is a month to specifi- ignorant is not a punishable attribute, Zimmer refers to racism on this door-holding, social-justice-loving Fly- to participate in and support protests cally reflect on the trials that black but allowing ignorance to exist and campus as a “myth,” despite the ers. We host Christmas on Campus to show we care. The university cer- people have faced in this country and willfully ignoring reality are. More countless examples of racism given every year (calm down, I’m just be- tainly won’t cease to exist, our atten- to celebrate people in that community than anything on this campus, what to him in the articles by Grace Wol- ing cute). In his article, Zimmer asks dance numbers won’t suffer and the who took action and made change. It we need are articles like Wolford’s ford and Kwynn Townsend-Riley. He Wolford and Townsend-Riley, “Please community will carry on as it has. But doesn’t mean that we are only recog- and Townsend-Riley’s – articles that combats Wolford’s point that Yik Yak don’t hurt our reputation with accu- should we be aiming for stagnancy? nizing black history once a year, but point out injustice, articles that call has served as a platform for racism sations of racism or discrimination,” We need full support of the student rather we are especially encouraged to action and articles that combat ig- on campus, writing, “For all we know implying that these articles were an body to really make UD a community and reminded to reflect on the lives of norance. African-Americans could have been attack on the good name of UD. that provides everyone with equal op- people who helped advance equality in posting on it to make white students Those articles had nothing to do portunities. To sit and wait is to be this country. look bad.” with UD’s reputation. With racism, willfully ignorant. With issues like “Do the UD police immediately Really? Is it easier to believe that the last thing that should be consid- this, our only option is to act. Act need to start assuming every black black students would pose as white ered is the university’s image. The through protest, through education or person they see is a student?” BOBBY BEEBE students just to make them look bad focus should be on perpetrators of even through cutting some words out Intentionally or not, this question Senior than it is to believe that a few students racism on campus and the presence of your vocabulary. It is time for us as assumes that a black person on the English Four years later: a senior’s goodbye fnstaff 2014–2015 It has been four years since I never be so close to my neighbors ture best friend, or someone who EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ADVERTISING MANAGER first walked into my tiny Founders street again. gives the referral that gets you dorm room and officially became a In the past four years this uni- your first job or internship. CC Hutten Will DiFrancesca Dayton Flyer. After four years of versity has become my home. My Join at least one intramural (CONTACT: [email protected]) (CONTACT: [email protected]) being invited to seniors’ porches, GPS even has “home” listed as team. No matter the league or late nights studying, a newly ac- 300 College Park instead of my sport, it is something you will re- MANAGING EDITOR COPY EDITOR quired coffee addiction, changing parents’ home. This is the place member for years to come. my major and minor twice, be- where I grew up from a clueless Take a class that is not required Matthew Worsham Allie Gauthier ing the most stressed I have ever high school student, mostly con- for your major, preferably some- been in my entire life and finally cerned with my high school sports thing you find interesting, and NEWS EDITOR ART DIRECTOR becoming a senior and continuing teams, to a college senior with job see if you would rather make that Roger Hoke Meghan Ostermueller the Dayton tradition of building a interviews and an adult life after your major or add it as a minor. community that invites all people college on my mind. When I am Take an economics class with Bar- A&E EDITOR ASST. ART DIRECTOR to my porch, how could I best de- asked by friends and relatives bra John. You will have a blast. scribe my experience here at the from home how I am enjoying col- Be nice to the ladies in the Mar- Katie Christoff Amanda Smith University of Dayton? lege, I always answer that I would ianist student community, they Scoochie Smith scored 16 points for Dayton, but VCU held on for a late lead in the Atlantic 10 title game. Photo Courtesy of Mitchell Leff. “I don’t ever want to leave,” is never want to go to any school have all of the people they know ASST. A&E EDITOR CIRCULATION MANAGER my answer. other than UD. This is an answer over to eat their baked goods. Mary Kate Dorr Meghan Ostermueller KEITH RAAD up. Working through the first few was memorable. The Bronx native way, how we had some success.” bench. The Flyers swarmed to try Why? It may be the friendly that most people shrug off as be- Continue the tradition of being Sports Editor seconds of the shot clock, Smith finished by tying a career-high 16 But it was all for naught. Day- for the steal and managed to knock student body that has no problem ing overzealous, except for my fel- super friendly during the school OPINIONS EDITOR WEB EDITOR and fellow guard and sophomore points, adding three assists and ton’s life at the 3-point line was it out of Lewis’ hands, but the ball waving and greeting each other low Flyer alumni in my family and week and saying hi to all the stu- VCU freshman Terry Larrier Kyle Davis dished the ball back grabbing five rebounds. And de- puzzling on offense and defense. hit off of senior guard Jordan Si- Louis De Gruy Melissa Shaffer over crowds of students between friend groups; they know the truth dents you see that you know. nailed four perfect free throw at- and forth. spite Dayton hitting three jump Normally knocking down 36 per- bert’s leg, and possession stayed classes. It may be how much I have in what I am saying. And lastly, in my opinion, the tempts in the final minute to ice On the second toss back to Da- shots all game, (two 3-pointers and cent of their threes, the Flyers with VCU.

enjoyed our professors that have I have always wanted to express best places to live are: Founders ASST. OPINIONS EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR Dayton’s chances at the Atlantic vis, VCU forward Doug Brooks one mid-range jumper by Davis) hit just nine (24 percent) all tour- The Flyers had to foul VCU been so helpful to me and my fel- my love for this university and first-year, VWK sophomore year, Steven Goodman Chris Santucci 10 Conference Tournament Cham- jumped the pass, stole the ball, Smith and the Flyers outscored nament. Opponents in the regu- while trailing in the final minute. low students. It may be our Rec- feel that one of the best ways to Woodland junior year, and Lowes pionship in Brooklyn, New York’s and finished the play by assist- VCU in the paint. After one series, lar season hit five 3-pointers per Larrier stood out as the main tar- Plex and the amount of intramu- do so would be to write a few sug- senior year. SPORTS EDITOR CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER Barclay’s Center. ing his point guard JeQuan Lewis Smith hit Lewis with a crossover game but managed to hit 26 over get for Dayton, but the freshman ral sports I have participated in. gestions for the younger students Thank you Dayton for the best The Flyers found themselves in in transition. VCU held on to the and finished the layup. Walking to the course of three games. The knocked down big free throws on Keith Raad Ian Moran It may be the many friends that I reading this article. four years of my life. Go Flyers! another shooting slump throughout lead, winning the game 71-65. the bench after cutting the deficit Rams shot a blistering 42, going two separate occasions. Seconds have made here over the years. It First, meet as many people as the game, but stayed in it thanks to “It was a game-changing play a to one, Smith made a “let’s eat” 10-24 Sunday. later, Lewis added two more, and ASST. SPORTS EDITOR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER may be from that one time I high- you can and never ask someone, free throws. But in the game’s most little bit just in terms of getting a gesture toward the Flyers crowd A glimmer of hope came the the Flyer comeback fell short. fived President Curran when I “Who do you know here?” It is a Steven Miller Amanda Dee crucial possession, sophomore two-possession lead,” head coach behind the bench. way of the “small ball seven” The Flyers fell to 1-4 in A-10 ti- was walking back from class last Dayton tradition to never ask this point guard Scoochie Smith made Archie Miller said. “We had the “He’s turned into a terrific play- during VCU’s inbound play with tle games, including their second semester. It could also be how I question and be inviting to every- BUSINESS MANAGER an unorthodox mistake. play called just didn’t execute it.” er,” Miller said of Smith. “He was 7.6 seconds. Ahead by two, VCU consecutive appearance loss. The have my own house on a street of one, wherever you are or whatever TIM STEPANEK Down 61-59 with 55 seconds on Though Smith’s errant pass by far and away, a lot of these guys senior forward Treveon Graham Richmond Spiders knocked off Molly Kunkel houses with my fellow students event it is. That person you do not Senior the clock, Dayton came out of its might have cost Dayton the game, had great weekends, but Scooch was inbounded the ball to Lewis in Dayton in 2011. and friends. I do believe that I will know could very well be your fu- History own timeout with a play drawn his performance up to that point really, really responsible for, in a big the corner in front of the Dayton 12 OPINIONS SPORTS 13 Online at flyernews.com Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Online at flyernews.com Letter to the editor: MEN’S BASKETBALL Columnist responds to editorials addressing race on campus Brooklyn boys bake under Barclay’s lights If ignorance is a condition diag- here at UD might be racist? of racism in our society as a whole.. It a community to realize that taking re- UD campus that does not go to UD nosed by a lack of information, then When responding to Townsend-Ri- is unbelievable that when exposed to sponsibility is not the same as taking is a threat to public safety. Here lies education is its cure. This condition ley’s anecdote of a time she felt racial- real-life racism, the response is to save blame, and that taking blame is not as the problem with calling racism on only becomes a problem when the ly profiled on campus, Zimmer states, face instead of to reach out to make bad as bearing the brunt of racism. campus a myth. This question itself diagnosed refuse to swallow the pill. “I don’t doubt her account of a conflict our campus safer. “Do we really need bulletin boards is racially charged. Willful ignorance comes from one’s with another student, but don’t let one Zimmer ends the article with a to get our black history knowledge?” I did not write this column to point desire to stay comfortable. It comes bad apple spoil the bunch.” couple questions and answers. It only Is black history American history? out ways in which racism exists on from a refusal of responsibility. It This is where things get especially seems appropriate that I give mine as Absolutely. Do I agree that black histo- this campus. I believe Wolford and comes from laziness. mixed up. People do not like to feel well. ry should be recognized and celebrat- Townsend-Riley have already done a In his response to two Flyer News blame. The result of such distaste “Do we really need full student par- ed constantly? Absolutely. Do I think sufficient job at that. I wrote this col- columns, which pointed out instances can be a defensive and egotistical re- ticipation and support in protests to that those two points are at all argu- umn to point out the ways in which of racism on the University of Day- sponse. show we care about stopping the injus- ments against the existence of Black racism is ignored and disregarded on ton’s campus, Chris Zimmer has been God forbid someone dare question tice concerning minorities?” History Month? Absolutely not. Black this campus, despite its reality. Being willfully ignorant. the integrity of us Catholic-praying, I guess we don’t need every student History Month is a month to specifi- ignorant is not a punishable attribute, Zimmer refers to racism on this door-holding, social-justice-loving Fly- to participate in and support protests cally reflect on the trials that black but allowing ignorance to exist and campus as a “myth,” despite the ers. We host Christmas on Campus to show we care. The university cer- people have faced in this country and willfully ignoring reality are. More countless examples of racism given every year (calm down, I’m just be- tainly won’t cease to exist, our atten- to celebrate people in that community than anything on this campus, what to him in the articles by Grace Wol- ing cute). In his article, Zimmer asks dance numbers won’t suffer and the who took action and made change. It we need are articles like Wolford’s ford and Kwynn Townsend-Riley. He Wolford and Townsend-Riley, “Please community will carry on as it has. But doesn’t mean that we are only recog- and Townsend-Riley’s – articles that combats Wolford’s point that Yik Yak don’t hurt our reputation with accu- should we be aiming for stagnancy? nizing black history once a year, but point out injustice, articles that call has served as a platform for racism sations of racism or discrimination,” We need full support of the student rather we are especially encouraged to action and articles that combat ig- on campus, writing, “For all we know implying that these articles were an body to really make UD a community and reminded to reflect on the lives of norance. African-Americans could have been attack on the good name of UD. that provides everyone with equal op- people who helped advance equality in posting on it to make white students Those articles had nothing to do portunities. To sit and wait is to be this country. look bad.” with UD’s reputation. With racism, willfully ignorant. With issues like “Do the UD police immediately Really? Is it easier to believe that the last thing that should be consid- this, our only option is to act. Act need to start assuming every black black students would pose as white ered is the university’s image. The through protest, through education or person they see is a student?” BOBBY BEEBE students just to make them look bad focus should be on perpetrators of even through cutting some words out Intentionally or not, this question Senior than it is to believe that a few students racism on campus and the presence of your vocabulary. It is time for us as assumes that a black person on the English Four years later: a senior’s goodbye fnstaff 2014–2015 It has been four years since I never be so close to my neighbors ture best friend, or someone who EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ADVERTISING MANAGER first walked into my tiny Founders street again. gives the referral that gets you dorm room and officially became a In the past four years this uni- your first job or internship. CC Hutten Will DiFrancesca Dayton Flyer. After four years of versity has become my home. My Join at least one intramural (CONTACT: [email protected]) (CONTACT: [email protected]) being invited to seniors’ porches, GPS even has “home” listed as team. No matter the league or late nights studying, a newly ac- 300 College Park instead of my sport, it is something you will re- MANAGING EDITOR COPY EDITOR quired coffee addiction, changing parents’ home. This is the place member for years to come. my major and minor twice, be- where I grew up from a clueless Take a class that is not required Matthew Worsham Allie Gauthier ing the most stressed I have ever high school student, mostly con- for your major, preferably some- been in my entire life and finally cerned with my high school sports thing you find interesting, and NEWS EDITOR ART DIRECTOR becoming a senior and continuing teams, to a college senior with job see if you would rather make that Roger Hoke Meghan Ostermueller the Dayton tradition of building a interviews and an adult life after your major or add it as a minor. community that invites all people college on my mind. When I am Take an economics class with Bar- A&E EDITOR ASST. ART DIRECTOR to my porch, how could I best de- asked by friends and relatives bra John. You will have a blast. scribe my experience here at the from home how I am enjoying col- Be nice to the ladies in the Mar- Katie Christoff Amanda Smith University of Dayton? lege, I always answer that I would ianist student community, they Scoochie Smith scored 16 points for Dayton, but VCU held on for a late lead in the Atlantic 10 title game. Photo Courtesy of Mitchell Leff. “I don’t ever want to leave,” is never want to go to any school have all of the people they know ASST. A&E EDITOR CIRCULATION MANAGER my answer. other than UD. This is an answer over to eat their baked goods. Mary Kate Dorr Meghan Ostermueller KEITH RAAD up. Working through the first few was memorable. The Bronx native way, how we had some success.” bench. The Flyers swarmed to try Why? It may be the friendly that most people shrug off as be- Continue the tradition of being Sports Editor seconds of the shot clock, Smith finished by tying a career-high 16 But it was all for naught. Day- for the steal and managed to knock student body that has no problem ing overzealous, except for my fel- super friendly during the school OPINIONS EDITOR WEB EDITOR and fellow guard and sophomore points, adding three assists and ton’s life at the 3-point line was it out of Lewis’ hands, but the ball waving and greeting each other low Flyer alumni in my family and week and saying hi to all the stu- VCU freshman Terry Larrier Kyle Davis dished the ball back grabbing five rebounds. And de- puzzling on offense and defense. hit off of senior guard Jordan Si- Louis De Gruy Melissa Shaffer over crowds of students between friend groups; they know the truth dents you see that you know. nailed four perfect free throw at- and forth. spite Dayton hitting three jump Normally knocking down 36 per- bert’s leg, and possession stayed classes. It may be how much I have in what I am saying. And lastly, in my opinion, the tempts in the final minute to ice On the second toss back to Da- shots all game, (two 3-pointers and cent of their threes, the Flyers with VCU.

enjoyed our professors that have I have always wanted to express best places to live are: Founders ASST. OPINIONS EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR Dayton’s chances at the Atlantic vis, VCU forward Doug Brooks one mid-range jumper by Davis) hit just nine (24 percent) all tour- The Flyers had to foul VCU been so helpful to me and my fel- my love for this university and first-year, VWK sophomore year, Steven Goodman Chris Santucci 10 Conference Tournament Cham- jumped the pass, stole the ball, Smith and the Flyers outscored nament. Opponents in the regu- while trailing in the final minute. low students. It may be our Rec- feel that one of the best ways to Woodland junior year, and Lowes pionship in Brooklyn, New York’s and finished the play by assist- VCU in the paint. After one series, lar season hit five 3-pointers per Larrier stood out as the main tar- Plex and the amount of intramu- do so would be to write a few sug- senior year. SPORTS EDITOR CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER Barclay’s Center. ing his point guard JeQuan Lewis Smith hit Lewis with a crossover game but managed to hit 26 over get for Dayton, but the freshman ral sports I have participated in. gestions for the younger students Thank you Dayton for the best The Flyers found themselves in in transition. VCU held on to the and finished the layup. Walking to the course of three games. The knocked down big free throws on Keith Raad Ian Moran It may be the many friends that I reading this article. four years of my life. Go Flyers! another shooting slump throughout lead, winning the game 71-65. the bench after cutting the deficit Rams shot a blistering 42, going two separate occasions. Seconds have made here over the years. It First, meet as many people as the game, but stayed in it thanks to “It was a game-changing play a to one, Smith made a “let’s eat” 10-24 Sunday. later, Lewis added two more, and ASST. SPORTS EDITOR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER may be from that one time I high- you can and never ask someone, free throws. But in the game’s most little bit just in terms of getting a gesture toward the Flyers crowd A glimmer of hope came the the Flyer comeback fell short. fived President Curran when I “Who do you know here?” It is a Steven Miller Amanda Dee crucial possession, sophomore two-possession lead,” head coach behind the bench. way of the “small ball seven” The Flyers fell to 1-4 in A-10 ti- was walking back from class last Dayton tradition to never ask this point guard Scoochie Smith made Archie Miller said. “We had the “He’s turned into a terrific play- during VCU’s inbound play with tle games, including their second semester. It could also be how I question and be inviting to every- BUSINESS MANAGER an unorthodox mistake. play called just didn’t execute it.” er,” Miller said of Smith. “He was 7.6 seconds. Ahead by two, VCU consecutive appearance loss. The have my own house on a street of one, wherever you are or whatever TIM STEPANEK Down 61-59 with 55 seconds on Though Smith’s errant pass by far and away, a lot of these guys senior forward Treveon Graham Richmond Spiders knocked off Molly Kunkel houses with my fellow students event it is. That person you do not Senior the clock, Dayton came out of its might have cost Dayton the game, had great weekends, but Scooch was inbounded the ball to Lewis in Dayton in 2011. and friends. I do believe that I will know could very well be your fu- History own timeout with a play drawn his performance up to that point really, really responsible for, in a big the corner in front of the Dayton 14 SPORTS SPORTS 15 Online at flyernews.com Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Online at flyernews.com MEN’S BASKETBALL NCAA First Four puzzles ‘home’ team DAN MASSA 11-seeds, with the selection commit- versity of North Florida meets Rob- Staff Writer tee reporting Dayton was the last at- ert Morris at 6:40 p.m. The winner of large team selected. the 16-seed matchup will go on to face WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEXT YEAR? Sunday’s NCAA Tournament Se- The Flyers finished the season 25-8 No. 1 seed Duke University in Char- Blood Drive lection Show placed eight teams in overall and second in both the Atlan- lotte Friday. Dayton. tic 10 conference regular season (13-5) The Ospreys of North Florida will DO IT BETTER WITH FLYER NEWS. Tuesday, March 24 On Wednesday, at approximately and tournament. In addition to a sig- be playing in their first ever NCAA Noon to 6pm: UD RecPlex 9:10 p.m., the Dayton Flyers will tip nature road win against conference Tournament; they finished the sea- off on their home floor in the second foe Virginia Commonwealth Univer- son 23-11 and secured an automatic Sponsored By: night of the NCAA First Four against sity on the last day of February, Day- bid by winning the Atlantic Sun Con- AED, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Boise State University for the chance ton was ranked 29th in the Ratings ference tournament. The Colonials of 2015–2016 POSITIONS Phi Beta Chi, Tau Beta Pi to advance to the Round of 64 to play Percentage Index (RPI) at the end of Robert Morris (19-14), winners of the 6-seed Providence up Interstate 70 in the season. RPI is widely considered Northeastern Conference tourna- AVAILABLE IN ALL SECTIONS. FREE Columbus, Ohio Friday. one of the most important quantifi- ment, are making their first NCAA Limited Tuesday, 16 seeds Manhattan Col- ers the selection committee looks at trip since 2010, where they took two- lege and Hampton University face off when seeding teams. seed Villanova to overtime in the first Edition for a shot at No. 1 overall seed Uni- An RPI of 29 would coincide with round as a 15-seed, losing 73-70. T-shirt versity of Kentucky, while Brigham an eight seed, the “best” eight-seed, Moving on to the main event, the Young University and the University in fact. Quite obviously, though, the Flyers will play the Boise State Bron- of Mississippi played for the right to committee looks at much more than cos out of the Mountain West Confer- Visit flyernews.com/jobs for be the 11-seed to play 6-seed Xavier RPI when seeding teams, including ence. BSU finished its season with an applications and more information. Make an online appointment to donate University. geographic location and strength of identical 25-8 overall record, posting at DonorTime.com & enter Sponsor Code 415 The First Four, installed in 2011 schedule. a 14-4 conference record and losing in Applications due to KU 232 March 31. when the field was expanded from 64 For some perspective, the other the conference tournament semifi- Questions? to 68 teams, are the first four games three First Four teams—BYU, Boise nals to eventual champion Wyoming. 1-800-388-4483 or [email protected] of the tournament featuring two State and Ole Miss—were ranked Boise State does have some size, as matchups of four 16 seeds in addition 36th, 41st and 55th, respectively in Nick Duncan (6-8, 245 lbs.) and James After finishing second in the A-10 tournament, Archie Miller’s Flyers received to two games between the last four at- the RPI. Webb III (6-9, 202 lbs.) have each start- an at-large bid for the NCAA bracket. Unfortunately, UD must play as an 11- GivingBlood.org large teams selected. The games are Meanwhile, power conference ed the majority of games this season seed. Fortunately, it will be a “home” game. Chris Santucci/Photo Editor held on the Tuesday and Wednesday teams such as UCLA and Indiana and are first and third on the team in nights before the rest of the tourna- University were slotted safely into minutes played, respectively. of their three-point tries as a team. ond on the team with a 42 percent clip. ment kicks off Thursday, and each the field as an 11 and 10-seed, respec- However, the Broncos do most of In fact, both of their big guys have at- The game will be broadcast on night has a 16-seed matchup and a tively, while the Bruins are 48th in the their damage from the 3-point line. tempted over 100 threes in the season, truTV and is slated to tip off at last four at-large matchup. RPI and the Hoosiers finished at 60th. They are 15th in the country from with Duncan converting 39 percent of 9:10 p.m. Dayton and Boise State were given In Wednesday’s matchup, the Uni- beyond the arc, sinking 39.4 percent his three-pointers and Webb III sec- HONORS STUDENTS NCAA BASKETBALL Boeheim suspension caps Syracuse scandal present their thesis work STEVE MILLER an internal investigation at that National Championship. He was also Asst Sports Editor point, reporting potential violations an assistant coach on the USA Men’s to the NCAA. Basketball team during the 2008 and Arts It was a bubbling volcano just In 2010, 2013 and 2014, Syracuse 2012 Olympics. In 2006 he was in- Friday, March 20, 1 to 5 pm waiting to erupt. submitted reports of violations the ducted into the College Basketball Sciences On March 6 the NCAA suspended university itself found as a result of Hall of Fame. Kennedy Union 2nd and 3rd Floors Jim Boeheim, the men’s basketball the internal investigation. “I am very disappointed that our head coach of Syracuse University, And in January 2015, Syracuse basketball team will miss the op- Business for the first nine Atlantic Coast announced a self-imposed 2015 post- portunity to play in the postseason Concurrent 20-minute sessions Conference games of the 2015-2016 season ban, which included both the this year,” Boeheim said in a news season. Along with the suspension, ACC and NCAA tournaments. release after the announcement of Broad range of cutting-edge topics Education Syracuse was forced to vacate 108 An article on NCAA.org pub- the 2015 postseason ban. “However, I wins from five different seasons lished the day the sanctions were supported this decision and I believe from 2004-2012 in which ineligible announced cited that the discovered the University is doing the right Engineering players took the court. They will violations included “academic mis- thing by acknowledging that past Syracuse’s legendary coach Jim Boeheim watched the NCAA rip away his wins, schol- also be forced to reduce the number conduct, extra benefits, the failure mistakes occurred.” arships and next year’s seat on the sidelines. Photo Courtesy of Ethan Klosterman. of scholarships for the next four sea- to follow its drug testing policy and In addition to Boeheim’s nine- All Are Welcome sons. impermissible booster activity.” game suspension for next season, For the next four seasons, Syra- The 70 year-old head coach’s fu- The sanctions came after a multi- These policy breaches by the uni- he and the program also lose 108 cuse basketball must reduce the ture with the program is uncertain. year investigation by the NCAA into versity date back to 2001. wins in total over five different sea- number of scholarships from 13 to After being taunted by fans in a sea- the Syracuse athletics program. Boeheim, who has been the head sons spanning from 2004-2012. Previ- 10. son-ending loss at North Carolina The eight-year ordeal, which is coach of the Syracuse Orange ously, Boeheim needed just 36 wins With regards to the scholarship State University, Boeheim spoke to reportedly the longest such inves- since 1976, was found to have pro- to reach 1,000 for his head coaching reduction Boeheim said, “Our play- the Syracuse faithful at a banquet tigation carried out by the NCAA, moted these misconducts and was career. He was second only to Duke ers have faced adversity and chal- March 9. Honors Students Symposium began in 2007 when it surfaced that suspended as a result. During his University’s Mike Krzyzewski in to- lenges before. I know they will rise “I came here in 1962,” Boeheim Syracuse athletes and coaches had nearly 40-year tenure as head coach, tal wins for Division I men’s basket- to this challenge by keeping our pro- said to the fans, “I’m not going any- received payment from local YMCA Boeheim has led the school to four ball all-time. After losing 108, he has gram strong and continuing to make where.” employees. The university launched NCAA Final Fours and one NCAA fallen to sixth on the list. our university proud.” 2015 14 SPORTS SPORTS 15 Online at flyernews.com Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Online at flyernews.com MEN’S BASKETBALL NCAA First Four puzzles ‘home’ team DAN MASSA 11-seeds, with the selection commit- versity of North Florida meets Rob- Staff Writer tee reporting Dayton was the last at- ert Morris at 6:40 p.m. The winner of large team selected. the 16-seed matchup will go on to face WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEXT YEAR? Sunday’s NCAA Tournament Se- The Flyers finished the season 25-8 No. 1 seed Duke University in Char- Blood Drive lection Show placed eight teams in overall and second in both the Atlan- lotte Friday. Dayton. tic 10 conference regular season (13-5) The Ospreys of North Florida will DO IT BETTER WITH FLYER NEWS. Tuesday, March 24 On Wednesday, at approximately and tournament. In addition to a sig- be playing in their first ever NCAA Noon to 6pm: UD RecPlex 9:10 p.m., the Dayton Flyers will tip nature road win against conference Tournament; they finished the sea- off on their home floor in the second foe Virginia Commonwealth Univer- son 23-11 and secured an automatic Sponsored By: night of the NCAA First Four against sity on the last day of February, Day- bid by winning the Atlantic Sun Con- AED, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Boise State University for the chance ton was ranked 29th in the Ratings ference tournament. The Colonials of 2015–2016 POSITIONS Phi Beta Chi, Tau Beta Pi to advance to the Round of 64 to play Percentage Index (RPI) at the end of Robert Morris (19-14), winners of the 6-seed Providence up Interstate 70 in the season. RPI is widely considered Northeastern Conference tourna- AVAILABLE IN ALL SECTIONS. FREE Columbus, Ohio Friday. one of the most important quantifi- ment, are making their first NCAA Limited Tuesday, 16 seeds Manhattan Col- ers the selection committee looks at trip since 2010, where they took two- lege and Hampton University face off when seeding teams. seed Villanova to overtime in the first Edition for a shot at No. 1 overall seed Uni- An RPI of 29 would coincide with round as a 15-seed, losing 73-70. T-shirt versity of Kentucky, while Brigham an eight seed, the “best” eight-seed, Moving on to the main event, the Young University and the University in fact. Quite obviously, though, the Flyers will play the Boise State Bron- of Mississippi played for the right to committee looks at much more than cos out of the Mountain West Confer- Visit flyernews.com/jobs for be the 11-seed to play 6-seed Xavier RPI when seeding teams, including ence. BSU finished its season with an applications and more information. Make an online appointment to donate University. geographic location and strength of identical 25-8 overall record, posting at DonorTime.com & enter Sponsor Code 415 The First Four, installed in 2011 schedule. a 14-4 conference record and losing in Applications due to KU 232 March 31. when the field was expanded from 64 For some perspective, the other the conference tournament semifi- Questions? to 68 teams, are the first four games three First Four teams—BYU, Boise nals to eventual champion Wyoming. 1-800-388-4483 or [email protected] of the tournament featuring two State and Ole Miss—were ranked Boise State does have some size, as matchups of four 16 seeds in addition 36th, 41st and 55th, respectively in Nick Duncan (6-8, 245 lbs.) and James After finishing second in the A-10 tournament, Archie Miller’s Flyers received to two games between the last four at- the RPI. Webb III (6-9, 202 lbs.) have each start- an at-large bid for the NCAA bracket. Unfortunately, UD must play as an 11- GivingBlood.org large teams selected. The games are Meanwhile, power conference ed the majority of games this season seed. Fortunately, it will be a “home” game. Chris Santucci/Photo Editor held on the Tuesday and Wednesday teams such as UCLA and Indiana and are first and third on the team in nights before the rest of the tourna- University were slotted safely into minutes played, respectively. of their three-point tries as a team. ond on the team with a 42 percent clip. ment kicks off Thursday, and each the field as an 11 and 10-seed, respec- However, the Broncos do most of In fact, both of their big guys have at- The game will be broadcast on night has a 16-seed matchup and a tively, while the Bruins are 48th in the their damage from the 3-point line. tempted over 100 threes in the season, truTV and is slated to tip off at last four at-large matchup. RPI and the Hoosiers finished at 60th. They are 15th in the country from with Duncan converting 39 percent of 9:10 p.m. Dayton and Boise State were given In Wednesday’s matchup, the Uni- beyond the arc, sinking 39.4 percent his three-pointers and Webb III sec- HONORS STUDENTS NCAA BASKETBALL Boeheim suspension caps Syracuse scandal present their thesis work STEVE MILLER an internal investigation at that National Championship. He was also Asst Sports Editor point, reporting potential violations an assistant coach on the USA Men’s to the NCAA. Basketball team during the 2008 and Arts It was a bubbling volcano just In 2010, 2013 and 2014, Syracuse 2012 Olympics. In 2006 he was in- Friday, March 20, 1 to 5 pm waiting to erupt. submitted reports of violations the ducted into the College Basketball Sciences On March 6 the NCAA suspended university itself found as a result of Hall of Fame. Kennedy Union 2nd and 3rd Floors Jim Boeheim, the men’s basketball the internal investigation. “I am very disappointed that our head coach of Syracuse University, And in January 2015, Syracuse basketball team will miss the op- Business for the first nine Atlantic Coast announced a self-imposed 2015 post- portunity to play in the postseason Concurrent 20-minute sessions Conference games of the 2015-2016 season ban, which included both the this year,” Boeheim said in a news season. Along with the suspension, ACC and NCAA tournaments. release after the announcement of Broad range of cutting-edge topics Education Syracuse was forced to vacate 108 An article on NCAA.org pub- the 2015 postseason ban. “However, I wins from five different seasons lished the day the sanctions were supported this decision and I believe from 2004-2012 in which ineligible announced cited that the discovered the University is doing the right Engineering players took the court. They will violations included “academic mis- thing by acknowledging that past Syracuse’s legendary coach Jim Boeheim watched the NCAA rip away his wins, schol- also be forced to reduce the number conduct, extra benefits, the failure mistakes occurred.” arships and next year’s seat on the sidelines. Photo Courtesy of Ethan Klosterman. of scholarships for the next four sea- to follow its drug testing policy and In addition to Boeheim’s nine- All Are Welcome sons. impermissible booster activity.” game suspension for next season, For the next four seasons, Syra- The 70 year-old head coach’s fu- The sanctions came after a multi- These policy breaches by the uni- he and the program also lose 108 cuse basketball must reduce the ture with the program is uncertain. year investigation by the NCAA into versity date back to 2001. wins in total over five different sea- number of scholarships from 13 to After being taunted by fans in a sea- the Syracuse athletics program. Boeheim, who has been the head sons spanning from 2004-2012. Previ- 10. son-ending loss at North Carolina The eight-year ordeal, which is coach of the Syracuse Orange ously, Boeheim needed just 36 wins With regards to the scholarship State University, Boeheim spoke to reportedly the longest such inves- since 1976, was found to have pro- to reach 1,000 for his head coaching reduction Boeheim said, “Our play- the Syracuse faithful at a banquet tigation carried out by the NCAA, moted these misconducts and was career. He was second only to Duke ers have faced adversity and chal- March 9. Honors Students Symposium began in 2007 when it surfaced that suspended as a result. During his University’s Mike Krzyzewski in to- lenges before. I know they will rise “I came here in 1962,” Boeheim Syracuse athletes and coaches had nearly 40-year tenure as head coach, tal wins for Division I men’s basket- to this challenge by keeping our pro- said to the fans, “I’m not going any- received payment from local YMCA Boeheim has led the school to four ball all-time. After losing 108, he has gram strong and continuing to make where.” employees. The university launched NCAA Final Fours and one NCAA fallen to sixth on the list. our university proud.” 2015 16 SPORTS Online at flyernews.com Tuesday, March 17, 2015 TRACK & FIELD Maj to leap into spring following strong winter

Senior high jumper Rebecca Maj hails from North Canton, Ohio. During her four year career on the track and field team for Dayton, Maj has worn different hats, proving her versatility and athleticism surpassed expectations. Photo by Jeff Mills, courtesy of Dayton Athletics.

MEGHAN MCNICHOL the Tom Wright Open, and then Staff Writer again in the A-10 championship. “Back when I was a freshman Dayton Flyers high jumper “I was a gymnast for a long time so it’s kind of I would have never expected this Rebecca Maj finished her senior but this season it went pretty well indoor season with a bang at the the special awareness...it just ended up clicking.” so I was pretty confident I would Atlantic 10 Championship hosted do well. It was just really nice to by the University of Rhode Island end up where I did,” Maj said. Feb. 22. Maj is currently looking to qual- Clearing a 5-foot-8 bar, Maj ify for the first round of the NCAA earned first place in the champi- national meet down in Jackson- onship. Not only is this mark a ca- ville, Florida, May 28. reer best for Maj, but it is also the combined events contest made up her junior year with a height of BECCA MAJ Between the NCAA east prelim- second best in the history of the of seven events. 1.72 meters. SENIOR, HIGH JUMPER inary rounds and the upcoming University of Dayton. She began training for high Although this is her first season spring season, Maj has continued Head coach Jason Francis de- jump, shot put, the 200-meter focusing on high jump, she has al- training and setting goals for her- scribes Maj as a “unique story,” hurdles, long jump, javelin, and ready met the first of Francis’ ex- “I was a gymnast for a long time self. because she was recruited to be the 800-meter in addition to the pectations. so it’s kind of the special aware- Her recent success in the in- a hurdler for the Flyers as a first- 100-meter hurdles. “We had the goal for her to win ness and then doing the heptath- door season has left Maj excited year in 2011. “Learning how to compete in the conference meet and she gave lon you have to do high jump, but for what is to come in the spring. During her freshman year, Maj all seven events of the heptathlon me a few stressful moments when then it just ended up clicking and Both she and Francis are look- ran a personal best in both the was a big accomplishment for me,” we were sitting in third and need- became my favorite event,” she ing forward to another first place 60-meter and the 100-meter hur- Maj said. ed to clear the next bar to secure said. finish. dles. She placed eighth in the 2012 Maj took fourth place in the the win but she’s a competitor, got This year Maj kicked off the “I have the same expectations A-10 championships and finished heptathlon as both a sophomore after it, and came through for us,” season taking second place at with for her come this spring,” Francis the season seventh overall with a and a junior, but decided it was Francis said. Buckeye Classic with a height of said, “Going into it we were trying time of 9.02 in the 60. best to focus primarily on high Despite her initial intentions 1.60 meters. Throughout the sea- to bring home two conference ti- Despite her successes, Francis jump her senior season after set- to hurdle for the Flyers, Rebecca son, she remained consistent with tles indoors and outdoors, so were decided to enter Maj into a hep- ting a new school record during feels high jump is a better fit for heights ranging between 1.60 and halfway there, now we just have to tathlon group. A heptathlon is a the outdoors A-10 championship her. 1.65 meters, taking home first in get the second one.” FOLLOW @FLYERNEWS ON TWITTER FOR MORE UPDATES ON CAMPUS, LOCAL, NATIONAL AND WORLD NEWS