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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Activities at CORE Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Guardian Student Newspaper by an authorized administrator of CORE Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. April 30, 2014 OCTOBER 5, 2016 WWW.THEGUARDIANONLINE.COM ISSUE NO. 6 VOL. 53 THEGUARDIANONLINE.COM Issue No. 30 Vol. 50 Wright State marks another successful homecoming week Kasi Ferguson was filled with more educa- had no events, but many tons of people and school welcome dinner, and more. Features Writer tional activities, including a members attending the spirit was really boosted.” Overall, the week did [email protected] trivia night and Pub Science festival going on, and it The Kate Hasting band have strong positives and Over the previous week, with the College of Math was very successful. Lots was also welcomed back to drew many students out numerous Wright State or- and Science. Again, due to of students were out for campus for the event. Be- to get involved on campus ganizations participated the bad weather, the UAB the chili cook-off and the sides the festival, Saturday despite the weather. For in the annual homecom- was forced to cancel their food trucks, and then the also included the LGBTQ more information on the ing in order to mark the bonfire, though the direc- soccer game had the pep and Ally Alumni Society Student Alumni Associa- new academic year and the tor of April Craze and UAB band, Rowdy the mascot, open house, the Motion Pic- tion, the UAB, or upcom- return to campus. From member Jordan Collins and tons of stuff,” said Col- tures Alumni reunion, cam- ing campus events, check Wednesday, September said they hope to resched- lins. “I think there were pus tours, a UCIE student the Wright State website. 28th, to Saturday, October ule it sometime in October. 1st, events like the Nearly “In terms of the events Photo by Josh Cunningham Naked Mile and the Home- that our organization put coming Festival brought on, the rain kind of took a many students to celebrate toll,” said Collins. “We had to on and around campus. move everything inside on It started with the Wednesday, which was a bit Homecoming Kickoff, but stressful, but it still went re- the following newer annual ally well. The students really activity put on by the Stu- seemed to enjoy the lunch dent Alumni Association, and the mechanical bull.” the Nearly Naked Mile, Saturday’s schedule re- was forced to cancel due mained uninhibited by the to weather. To participate, weather, however, and the a simple clothing donation Homecoming Festival pre- must be made, so it was ceding the men’s soccer disappointing for the ben- game drew a large crowd, eficial event to be halted. according to Collins. Two days later, Friday “On Saturday, the UAB Students gathered near the soccer fields for a chili cook-off on Saturday WSU receives donation Student loan worry linked to of $1.5 million mental health issues Leah Kelley Thomas Richardson, ament. The burden of a large Kristin Baughman Editor-in-Chief News Editor Clinical Psychologist from loan looming in the distance [email protected] [email protected] to helping every Wright the University of South- has been linked to negative State student succeed.” ampton explained the con- effects to their mental health. Mental health conditions nection to ScienceDaily. Katrina Walsemann, WSU graduate Shirley In return for the gener- such as depression, anxiety “This research shows a lead author of the study, ex- Berry, along with her hus- ous donation, WSU will be and drug and alcohol depen- strong relationship between plained the relationship be- band John, have pledged naming an auditorium in dency have been linked to debt and mental health; how- tween loan repayment and $1.5 million to the uni- the Student Success Cen- experiencing financial issues ever it is hard to say which young adult mental health. versity. This donation will ter, the “John and Shirley such as worrying about stu- causes which at this stage,” “We are speculating that help to continue the opera- (’77) Berry Auditorium.” dent loan payments, according Richardson said. “It might be part of the reason that these tions in the Student Success “Wright State’s really to University of Southampton. that debt leads to worse men- types of loans are so stressful is Center here on campus. unique with their programs The study, publishedtal health due to the stress the fact that you cannot defer “We are so grateful to help students graduate,” online in the Community it causes. It may also be that them, they follow you for the to John and Shirley for said John Berry, retired Health Journal, found that those with mental health rest of your life until you pay their incredibly gener- president of the Berry Co. in the symptoms of anxiety and problems are more prone to them off,” Walsemann said. alcohol dependency actually debt because of other factors, The ‘spillover effects,’ such ous support of our stu- a release. “Some of the stu- got worse over time for those such as erratic employment.” as whether or not loan stress dents,” Wright State Pres- dents who go to Wright State who experienced stress over In a similar study from the will affect job, marriage, or ident David Hopkins said might not be as prepared bills. In fact, those in debt University of South Carolina, lifestyle choices is yet to be in the university’s an- as other students. Having are three times more likely researchers found that one of seen. According to Walse- nouncement. “They clear- a Student Success Center to have mental health issues the top stressors for young mann, research is still ongoing. ly share our commitment is very, very meaningful.” than those who are debt-free. adults is student loan repay- Campus Update: Budget Realignment Kristin Baughman funded personnel, financial process, enhanced capi- $19.7 million over the span a 10 percent reduction News Editor aid and fee waivers, student tal project oversight, im- of two years. To achieve of their budget as well. [email protected] wages, adjunct costs and a proved financial control this reduction, budget tar- A mid-year review shortfall in tuition and SSI. and space management. gets were determined for will assess the effective- Recent updates concern- This can also be attributed to Currently, 70 percent of all units across campus. ness of the budget realign- ing the budget realignments a large underperformance the university’s expenses are The offices of thement strategies to deter- were sent to WSU students in the investment market. contributed to salaries and President and the Pro- mine if further action in an e-mail, explaining WSU resorted to using benefits. A recent analysis vost have committed to needs to be taken by 2018. the background, the cur- reserve funding for basic indicated that $31.2 million rent budgeting challenge, operating expenses cre- would need to be covered as well as the target bud- ated a misalignment in through expense reduction get for the 2017 fiscal year. the budget. To date, WSU or through new revenue In 2012, WSU faced a re- has recovered $3 million regeneration. So far, $3.5 duction of state funding by to help replenish the re- million has been identified $14 million. During the time serve, with further actions as new revenue generation. period from 2012 to 2016, underway to help replen- WSU will reduce the operat- unrestricted dropped from ish the rest of the reserve. ing budget by $27.7 million. $110 million to $87 million. In fall of 2015, the Pro- The Provost and Chief In addition, the $44 mil- vost and Chief Financial Financial Officer devel- lion decrease from 2015- Officer outlined four objec- oped a plan to bring cur- 216 can be attributed to var- tives to help WSU achieve a rent spending under align- ious challenges faced in the budget realignment, these ment. This plan resulted last six months, such as un- included: a strategic hiring in a projected savings of WSU has recovered $3 million to replenish their reserve
• Be the first to find out about breaking Like us on Facebook! news on campus https://www.facebook.com/theguardianonline/ • Participate in giveaways and contests 2 Guardian Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief: Sports Editor: Threatening clown sightings reported Leah Kelley Cameron Summers Business Manager: Layout Editor: in Miami Valley Robert Laughlin John Klaassen Leah Kelley In Greenville, a man “That person has a “Anytime there is a Features Editor: Marketing/Promotion: Editor-in-Chief reported that he was right to protect them- trend, we are going to Adam Ramsey Justin Greear [email protected] chased by two people selves from that per- take note of it and be pre- Several clown sight- dressed as clowns with ceived danger,” Whit- pared,” said Franklin Po- News Editor: Photo Editor: ings have been reported painted white faces. A man said “You come lice Chief Russ Whitman. Kristin Baughman Josh Cunningham within the Dayton area, woman in Franklin also towards me or my No clown sightings specifically Greenville,reported being chased by family and I’m going have yet been reported The Guardian is printed weekly during the regular school Brookville and Franklin. a clown and thought she to make sure that that on Wright State’s campus. year. It is published by students of Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Editorials without bylines reflect the majority “We want to discour- was going to be robbed. threat no longer exists.” opinion of the age people from scaring editorial board. Views expressed in columns, cartoons and people that they don’t advertisements are those of the writers, artists and know,” said Franklin advertisers. Police Chief Russ Whit- The Guardian reserves the right to censor or reject advertis- man to Dayton Daily ing copy, in accordance with any present or future advertising News. “It’s childish and acceptance rules established by The Guardian. All contents contained herein are the express property of The Guardian. could be dangerous Copyright privileges revert to the writers, artists and photog- for everyone involved.” raphers of specific works after publication. Copyright 2015 A clown sighting in . The Guardian, Wright State University. All rights reserved the Miami Valley was reported by several chil- dren who saw a clown running around in the Advertising: woods behind their Phone: 775-5537 house. When investi- Fax: 775-5535 gated, the police only 014 Student Union Photo by Josh Cunningham 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy. found Halloween masks. Dayton Ohio 45435 Classifieds Re-imagined “Lion King” in Figlio Wood Fired Pizza is hiring for Fall 2016 ! We are in need of bright the works from Disney and energetic people to work as Hosts, So what can we ex- reimagining of The Lion a public press release. Leah Kelley Servers and Cooks in our Town and pect? Walt Disney Stu- King on the fast track No release or filming Editor-in-Chief Country Location, minutes away from [email protected] dios released in a state- to production,” wrote commencement date Campus in Kettering.We offer a flexible ment that audiences can Walt Disney Studios in have yet been announced. schedule, part-time employment and expect the same amaz- an upbeat, fun atmosphere to work! No It’s official! Walt Dis- ing songs we’ve come to experience necessary! Closed on Sun- ney Studios and Jon love from the original days! Apply in person at 424 E. Stroop Favreau (“The Jungle 1994 version, like “Can Road in Town and Country Shopping Book”) are teaming up You Feel The Love To- Center. once again for a live-ac- night,” “Hakuna Matata” tion “The Lion King.” The “Can’t Wait To Be King.” Are you pregnant? Join the Deci- new film is planned in We can officially con- sion-Making During Pregnancy and the wake of “The Jungle firm that The Walt Dis- Childbirth study! Participants must Book,” which was hugely ney Studios and director be less than 12 weeks pregnant and successful as it brought Jon Favreau are putting a 25 to 35 years old. Each participant will in over $965 million new reimagining of The complete 4 study visits and receive a worldwide. The high- Lion King on the fast $50 gift card. If interested, contact 937- ly anticipated “Beauty track to production. We 750-9972 or [email protected] and the Beast” starring can officially confirm Find more Emma Watson is expect- that The Walt Disney Find more ed to rake in just as much Studios and director Jon news online at after its release in 2017. Favreau are putting a new www.theguardianonline.com Wright Blurbs: AT&T LTE 12:34 PM 56% AT&T LTE 12:34 PM 56%
April 30, 2014 THEGUARDIANONLINE.COM Issue No. 30 Vol. 50 Wright Brothers Tunnel Career April 30, 2014 THEGUARDIANONLINE.COM Issue No. 30 Vol. 50 Also availible on your phone: Also availible on your phone: Day Painting Fair Tunnel Painting for The WSU 2016 Fall Kristin Baughman student organizations Career Fair will take courage students to News Editor will be held on Friday, place on October 11 from learn more about the [email protected] October 7 from 2:00 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in university’s history, to 6:00 p.m. and Sat- the Student Union. This Wright State Univer- as well as the innova- urday, October 8 from gives students the op- sity will be celebrating tive work this is being 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. out- portunity to meet with its sixth annual Wright done on campus today. side of the amphithe- various employers in the Brother Day. This will Events included for ater and in the student area. One hundred and celebrate the 111th an- this event include a key- organizational tunnel. fifteen employers will niversary of Wilbur note address at 11:15 a.m. This gives students be attending this event. Wright’s 39-minute by Tony Sculimbrene, Photo the opportunity to rep- The Career Cen- flight on Huffman Prai- executive director of the resent their organization ter suggests students of the Week rie on Oct. 5, 1905. This National Aviation Heri- in the tunnel. On Fri- planning to attend this astronomical event lead tage Alliance, a nonprofit day there will be games, event to pre-register, as to the development of organization, which pro- music and snacks. Sat- well as uploading re- the modern airplane. motes aviation history. urday will be utilized sumes prior to the event. The event will take Students will also to finish any work that To help students pre- place on October 5, have the opportunity to was not completed. pare, the Career Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. try a Wright Flyer simu- The deadline to sub- will be hosting various in the Student Union lator, supplied by the Na- mit the necessary form resume parties on Oc- Atrium, organized by tional Park Service. The is October 5 at 5:00 p.m. tober 5 and October 6 the American Mar- event will also include from 3 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. keting Association. a selfie station, raffle, in the Student Union on This event will en- food and a trivia contest. the third floor landing. Students and alum- ni also have the op- portunity to check-in and register the day of the event in room 163 in the Student Union.
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2 October 5, 2016 www.theguardianonline.com @wsuguardian facebook.com/theguardianonline News 3 The National Museum of African American What’s New? History and Culture now open
Kelsey Powell collection, due to the his- exhibits,” Twyman said. reaffirms that all of us Nutter Center Faces Staff Writer torical influence of these Twyman plans to are America. That Afri- [email protected] objects had in history. spread the word of stu- can-American history is upcoming name The National Muse- “Black history is dent’s interests in vis- not somehow separate um of African Amer- American history and iting the museum and from our American his- changes ican History and the new National Mu- wants to arrange a visit tory…it is central to the seum of African Ameri- during Spring Break. American story,” Presi- have not prepared a list Culture is one of the Cortney Veneman can History and Culture “This national muse- dent of The United States of potential sponsor- recent installments Editorial Intern is a very special way to um helps to tell a rich- Barrack Obama said. ship prospects at this in Washington D.C. [email protected] highlight and show im- er and fuller story of point,” Cole said. “We Opening on Sept. portant achievements who we are, further is Wright State will pos- are still investigating 24, this muesum is cre- sibly be renaming certain ating a new statement and contributions,” Ed- what other universities ward Twyman said, areas of the Nutter Cen- have done with state and about history in our ter to help differentiate world, a history that the Director of the national corporations.” Bolinga Black Cultur- between the internal and Due to the fact the needs to be shared with external spaces with- the American people. al Resources Center. Nutter Center is part of “That’s a major reason in the facility’s limits. Wright State and hosts The museum has Sectors of the Nut- a variety of attrac- why political leaders, ce- both athletic and enter- lebrities, and citizens ter Center such as the tainment events, there tions to offer, including arena, concourse, meet- eye-catching exhibi- from across the country are corporations, indi- and the world are flock- ing spaces, classrooms viduals and businesses tions. The exhibitions and the land around range from freedom ing to attend the cele- interested in the possible bration and be a part of the Nutter Center are in participation in the nam- and victory to sports. discussion for the estab- This museum show- history,” Twyman said. ing-rights for the facility. There are a collection lishment of a new name. “Wright State will cases a variety of histor- The intended plan is for ical artifacts, over 37,000 of stories displaying the approach multiple com- Olympian Carl Lewis, the naming rights to be panies to visit with objects from the Amer- considered through a ican South and West, boxer Muhammad Ali, them about their in- musical prodigy Thomas sponsorship agreement. terest in providing a Civil Rights, clothing According to Rebec- and dress, communities Greene Wiggins and ac- term-limited sponsor- tivist Frances M. Albrier, ca Cole, the Vice Pres- ship in exchange for and education, family, ident of the Advance- literature, military, mu- along with many others. their name of a section “I believe the museum ment President, “We of the facility,” Cole said. sic, photography, pol- itics, religious groups, will greatly enrich the segregation and slavery. understanding of racism These objects and and the Black experience exhibitions are a unique for those who view the Photo credit: Alan Karchmer/NMAAHC Graduate student coordinates women-only yoga class
Kasi Ferguson Scientists track unexpected Features Writer “But the benefits are that attend the university. the class to continue and [email protected] mechanisms of memory Muslim women or oth- “The idea behind it grow in the future, which as synapses, between Yoga is a wildly pop- ers can enjoy practicing is some women don’t would benefit the diverse Kristin Baughman two certain sets of neu- ular form of exercise and by wearing anything.” feel quite comfortable to student and faculty pop- News Editor relaxation, and one of She expressed how wear free clothes or even ulation at Wright State. [email protected] rons are strengthened. Researches hypothe- many forms of recreation she enjoys yoga, but she do some yoga position For more information New research from sized that TrkB, a brain at Wright State. Graduate was restricted in how in the places that guys on the class, or any cam- Duke University and receptor, is involved student Reihaneh Ami- she could be involved are there,” said Amini. pus recreational activi- Max Planck Florida in the growth of the ni, after realizing that due to her hijab. She had “I like yoga and I think ties, check out the Cam- Institute for Neurosci- spine. This study con- many women weren’t to wear uncomfortable every woman needs pus Recreation page on ence revealed in a re- firmed that TrkB is cru- comfortable practicing clothing and noticed it [their own space].” Wright State’s website, cent study regarding the cial to the development yoga around men due many others did as well. She went on to ex- or drop in their office mechanisms of memory. of spines in the brain. to required positions There are many forms press a sincere hope for in the Student Union. These findings have the According to Science and clothing, took it into of religious clothing like possibility shed light on Daily, the key technol- her own hands to cre- burqas, niqabs and more the development of cer- ogies that enabled this ate a women-only class. which can limit activi- tain diseases, including finding included a mo- The activity is based ty, but Amini was clear certain forms of epilepsy. lecular sensor that the in ancient Indian practic- that the class was simply “We’re beginning group developed to es and includes numer- for any woman who felt to unlock some of the track activity of TrkB, ous physical positions, off-put by mixed classes. mysteries underlying and microscopes that al- though it is meant to be It was with the help both the acquisition of lowed them to visualize a physical, mental and of the UCIE and the a memory in the normal a single spine in the area spiritual exercise. This International Wom- brain, as well as how a of living mouse brain is the second semester en’s Organization that normal brain is trans- tissue, all in real time. that the gender-exclu- she was able to coordi- formed into an epileptic The mouse brain has sive class has been held, nate the class, and Rec brain,” said, the study’s approximately 70 mil- and Amini says it has Fit holds the class and co-senior investiga- lion neurons, and most been successful thus far. provides the instructor. tor James McNamara, of them are dotted with “It has grown, but we The class is a step for- M.D., a professor in the thousands of spines,” Mc- still have some sessions ward in providing op- departments of neuro- Namara said. “So, to be with a small number of portunities to the many biology and neurolo- able to model and study students,” said Amini. groups of people who gy at Duke University. the events occurring in When acquiring a a single spine in a single new memory, the con- neuron is remarkable.” WSU to hold open forums regarding nections, also known presidential search Leah Kelley ting input from as many The Presidentiallook at the state of higher Editor-in-Chief members of the Wright Symposium will take education and the chal- [email protected] State community as pos- place Oct. 19, and will lenges within the system. Wright State will hold sible,” said Doug Fecher, three open forums con- chair of the Presidential cerning the presidential Search and Screening search. The presiden- Advisory Committee in tial search committee, a press release. “It’s crit- comprised of more ical that we hear from than 20 representatives students, faculty, staff of the Board of Trust- and alumni as we strive ees, students, faculty to create expectations and staff, encourages and optimal qualifica- all participants to bring tions for the univer- ideas regarding the fu- sity’s next president.” ture WSU president’s The Dayton cam- qualifications, back- pus forum will take ground and experience. place Monday, Oct. “The search commit- 10 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. tee is committed to get- in 109 Oelman Hall. Pres. David Hopkins has served as president since 2007
facebook.com/theguardianonline @wsuguardian www.theguardianonline.com October 5, 2016 3 4 Dayton’s Not Dead: Cryothera- Student Spotlight: Law Williams py is a cool healing opportunity WSU musician juggles school and recording
Adam Ramsey be the first one in Day- benefits begin. Luck- his latest E.P. Features Editor Adam Ramsey ton. More or less for the ily, the process only after his younger broth- was just me feeling about [email protected] opportunity and to help takes three minutes. Features Editor [email protected] er Bobby created an recording. Now, on six in the general population.” “During the warm- original beat for one a row two, it’s going to be Have you ever wanted Athletes utilize cryo- ing up process I could Musicians exist in of his songs, he added more polished, the songs to stand in -260 degree therapy to aid in quicker feel the blood rushing all facets of life, even a sixth song to the list. will be more in-depth, Fahrenheit temperatures recovery times from ex- back into my legs,” Sum- at Wright State. Law In total, Williams has more relatable. Six in a in your underwear? Well, treme physical activity mers said. “It was really Williams is an up-and- approximately 30 songs, row two was just to show look no further. Arc- and to speed up the heal- awesome. The best part coming Rap artist that many of which he con- that it was serious, that tic Cryotherapy at 3351 ing process for injuries. about the whole experi- is also a junior pursuing siders his practice work. I could actually do this. Dayton-Xenia road uses People with chronic pain ence is that it takes such a degree in marketing. “I have one EP and Six in a Row two is the nitrogen gas to decrease also use it to decrease little time. Only three Williams recently the rest were me just get- official stamp on it. There pain and inflammation pain and inflammation minutes is an amaz- began plying his craft ting used to recording are no more games, it’s in its customer base. that they experience in ing amount of time with his first E.P. re- and writing songs,” Wil- going to be the real deal.” According to Mark their day to day lives. to spend on therapy.” lease, “6 In A Row,” in liams said. “People re- Williams is part of an Miller, co-owner of Cameron Summers, Miller suggests Ath- January 2015, which ceived them better than artistic collective called Arctic Cryotherapy and Senior Mass Commu- letes come in one to two began as five unrelat- I ever thought. Some MOBBGODS, com- WSU graduate, cryo- nication major stepped times a week, depending ed songs that morphed of my first songs are prised of photographers, therapy was created into the cryosauna at on the intensity of their into a six song project. some people’s favorites.” musicians, DJs, design- originally for patients Arctic Cryotherapy. work outs. For those that “Six in a Row started Currently, Williams ers and more. MOBB- with rheumatoid arthri- “The experienceexperience chronic pain, out as me with just five is working on a sequel GODS hosts events like tis. Then, it picked up overall was what one two to three times a songs,” Williams said, to his first EP, called “6 parties, social activ- popularity when athletes might call ‘cool’ in more week, depending on the “and I was going to re- In A Row 2,” which will ism and performances “It was developed in ways than one,” Sum- condition of the patient. lease them one a day be released in November from its own members. Japan to treat rheuma- mers said. “I have never The benefits ex- for a week, and then I or December. This time, Students interested in toid arthritis in 1978,” experienced anything tend beyond just was talking to Bobby, featuring all original checking out Williams Miller said. “My buddy that cold in my life , but pain and recovery and he said they sound beats made by his young- next performance should saw LeBron James en- it was not the typical cold “I felt relaxed, but good together, that er brother, a producer follow MOBBGODS on dorse cryotherapy in a where you feel wet, it was I definitely had more they flowed together.” with an internet fol- twitter and instagram, video. When we saw that, very airy and breezy.” energy throughout the The five songs used lowing under the name as well as Williams’s own we did some research According to Miller, day,” Summers said. to create the EP utilized BobbyMadeTheBeat. accounts. Students can and saw how huge it is exposing the body to Students interested the music of popular “Everything up un- check out his music on in Europe and Asia, and extreme temperatures in checking out Arctic songs, like Li’l Wayne’s til now was just testing Soundcloud and You- over the past five years, tricks the mind into ex- Cryotherapy can check Hustler Musik. Then, music,” Williams said. “It tube at Law Williams. it’s exponentially shoot- periencing hypother- out their website, arc- ing up everywhere in the mia, which alters the ticcryotherapy.com US. There’s four in Co- blood flow away from for more information. lumbus, two in Cincin- the extremities and nati, and we wanted to into the core, where the
New research of remedial classes questions its benefits for students
Kelsey Powell the Warren County Ca- remedial classes don’t Staff Writer reer Center for my last “appear to benefit stu- [email protected] two years of high school dents with a stronger and I was doing more academic background.” Remedial classes are hands-on learning, as So that leaves many developmental classes opposed to the gener- students wondering (DEV) that many college al education courses why they have to take kids are familiar with. that I was about to start these classes if they are These classes are for when I first registered prepared and stron- those who would benefit at Sinclair. I wasn’t pre- ger in their academ- from the opportunities pared for the amount of ic range then others. Photo by Adam Ramsey to improve their skills studying and memoriza- There doesn’t seem and take more classes in tion that was involved.” to be an answer or a the topic mostly in top- The benefits won’t be solution at this point in ics of math and science. reaped unless the student time, except to take your Many first year stu- completes the course placement tests and see dents are presented the though, if they just en- where you get placed. opportunity to take roll it doesn’t work. “I feel like overall, these classes because “I do feel like they remedial courses are in- they are below average benefited me because tended to help, but for in pre-college test scores. I was able to re-learn some it might be a strug- So, do these class- some concepts in math gle and become discour- es actually benefit stu- that I had either forgot- aging. There was a time dents in the long run? ten about or not fully where I thought I would Remedial classes grasped the first time never be able to grad- can benefit studentsaround. Though at the uate because of having but only if the student same time I feel like they to take the amount of was unprepared for col- hindered my progress remedial courses I did lege or was weakly ed- because I had to stay for math. Once I did ucated in high school. at Sinclair for an ex- pass the classes though, “When I first arrived tra year because of the I felt a huge weight off in college, I felt like I was remedial classes I had my shoulders and like I not prepared for college to take before I could was finally getting some- classes,” Mass Commu- transfer,” Franer said. where within my col- nication major Jennifer Researchers RTI In- lege career,” Franer said. Franer said. “I went to ternational say that these
4 October 5, 2016 www.theguardianonline.com @wsuguardian facebook.com/theguardianonline 5 Wright State takes down Youngstown State in overtime Blake Sutherland give Youngstown the nior midfielder Niki With this win 11 against Lipscomb. (7-6; Horizon 3-1) on Sports Writer perfect scoring oppor- Romero. The goals are Wright State improves The Raiders nextAlumni Field Satur- [email protected] tunity. After a Wright Cutts third and fourth to 3-0-1 in confer- game will come day, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. It would take over- State foul in the pen- of the season which ence play and has not against the Valparaiso time for Wright alty box, YSU junior now lead the team. lost a game since Sep. University Crusaders State’s women’s soccer midfielder Ernestina team (5-6-2; Hori- Abambila scored her zon 3-0-1) to de- sixth goal of the sea- feat the Youngstown son on the ensuing State University Pen- penalty kick, which guins (2-9-1; Hori- leads the Penguins. zon 0-4) 2-1 on Oct. The Raiders would 2 in Youngstown, OH. have a total of 13 shots The Raiders scored in the second half early in the ninth along with two corner minute when soph- kicks but never found omore midfielder,the back of the goal. Mattie Cutts scored Following regu- the first goal of the lation Cutts came game off of an assist through again scoring from junior mid- the golden goal just fielder Sarah Colvin. over a minute into the Entering the second overtime. The assists half with a 1-0 lead over came from sophomore the Penguins a Wright forward Aaliyah Pat- State mistake would ton and redshirt ju- Photo by Joseph Craven Five Raiders win in Raider Invitational Blake Sutherland Sports Writer duo of senior Linsey straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. doubles draw, while [email protected] Verstrepen and soph- Lastly Brdicka twin seniors Vanes- The Raider Invi- omore Haily Morgan. would win for a sec- sa and Aby Madrigal tational took place The next day three ond day in a row in the finished third and the this past Friday and more Raiders would #6 singles draw. Brdic- combination of junior Saturday in Spring- go on to win three sep- ka would beat Whit- Karoline Haller and boro where Wright arate singles draws. ney Vispoel from the freshman Anna Jones State’s women’s ten- Senior Vanessa Mad- University of North- finished second in nis team took home rigal won in the #3 sin- western Ohio 6-1, 6-2. the #3 doubles draw. three singles titles. gles draw beating Sara Other notable fin- The Raiders next On Friday Sep. 30 Sherif from IUPUI ishes included senior group of matches will seniors Elaine Cloern in two sets 6-1, 6-3. Verstrepen finishingbe held on Thurs- BEST NEWS SOURCE and Megan Brdicka In the #5 singles third in the #1 singles day, Oct. 20 through won Wright State’s first draw sophomore draw and the doubles Monday, Oct. 24 in IN THE GALAXY! draw of the Raider In- Taylor Culbertson team of sophomore the USTA/ITA Ohio vitational as the team found herself winning Taylor Culbertson Valley Regionals in “SEARCH YOUR FEELINGS. would go on to beat against Akron Zip and Vestrepen finish- Murfreesboro, TN. another Wright State Waverly Wituski in ing second in the #1 YOU KNOW IT TO BE TRUE.” -DARTH VADER MLB postseason is underway Cameron Summers followed very closely opportunity we have including the Red Sox Sports Editor by the Cleveland In- here in October.” who have implement- [email protected] dians (94-68) and the Shaw continued, ed the pitching need- The MLB regu- Boston Red Sox (93- “Playing with David ed to get them this lar season has come 69). The Wild Card in his final year had far. As the first round to an end, and many teams for the AL are truly been special. begins only time will fans are left disap- the AL East rivals He does so much not tell if the Cubs can pointed by the result the Toronto Blue Jays only on the field, but pull it off or if another of their favorite team, (89-73) and the Balti- also off the field in team will snatch of the but for the fans of the more Orioles (89-73) Boston and the Do- World Series in 2016. ten teams that have in which Toronto has minican Republic. He The NL Wildcard made the playoffs the the tiebreaker gaining is an amazing team- game will be played journey is still going. home field advantage. mate and person and Wednesday Oct. 5th The Chicago Cubs Third baseman for we all have been hon- at 8:00pm. The win- achieved the best re- the Boston Red Sox ored to be his team- ner will face the Cubs cord in baseball (103- Travis Shaw weighed mate. We are looking on Friday in Game 1 58-1) followed by in on what it was like to send him off the of the NLDS. The Na- the National League clinching the division right way. Boston and tionals and Dodgers division winning and what it is like going Major League Base- will start Friday as well. Washington Nation- through David Ortiz’s ball will really miss The AL Wildcard als (95-67) and Los last season with him. him next year when game will be played Angeles Dodgers (91- “Clinching a play- he is gone,” Shaw said. Tuesday Oct. 4th at 71). The New York off birth is amazing. It While the Cubs 8:00pm. The winner Mets (87-75) will host means a lot after you come in as heavy fa- will face the Rangers the San Francisco Gi- put in six months of vorites to win the on Thursday. This is ants (87-75) in the hard work and it pays World Series and end also the start of the NL WIld Card game. off. Everyone playsthe winless streak that series between the In- In the American for this moment and seems to have been dians and the Red Sox. League the Texas we are finally here. forever, there are other Rangers (95-67) came Every guy is ready teams that will be just out with the top seed for the challenge and as hungry for a title
facebook.com/theguardianonline @wsuguardian www.theguardianonline.com October 5, 2016 5 6 Student Spotlight: Album review: “Stage Paige Aguilera Four” by Touché Amoré Blake Sutherland only starting sporadi- Despite all of the Adam Ramsey tenderness to this re- ground, only to be Sports Writer cally in matches in her changes to Wright Features Editor [email protected] [email protected] lease that allows lis- picked back up again freshman and soph- State’s roster from the teners to slow down into intense rhythms. Wright State wom- omore seasons, she 2015 season to this Post-hardcore band and listen to the lyrics Lyrics are the strong en’s soccer player, made the decision to current 2016 season Touché Amoré re- to catch the heart be- point on this album, Paige Aguilera looks lose the fear of making (adding 10 freshman leased their fourth al- hind the music. Bolm being explicit in mean- to finish her collegiate a mistake which gave this year and losing bum, Stage Four on explores the compli- ing yet equally impact- career off strong as the her a freedom of mind. eight seniors last sea- Friday, Sept. 16, with cated emotions that ful with every note. season winds down. “Coming off of soph- son) Aguilera and the lyrics that delved into surround the loss of Not many albums have The Crown Point, In- omore year and the Raiders have picked the emotional weight his mother to cancer. connected with me as diana native has tallied summer into junior up the pace. In con- of losing loved ones The lyrics show Bolm well on an emotion- a goal and two assists year I was like, I don’t ference play the Raid- and coming to grips battling his mother’s al level as Stage Four. so far in her senior care if the coach yells ers are 3-0-1. Aguilera with their absence. religion, they convey Instrumentally, there season. Despite know- at me because I made says her team knows Touché Amoré, in regret over missed op- isn’t much innovation. ing the end of her time a mistake. I’m going what it takes to contin- this release, have a portunities and a gen- Stage Four sounds like competing as a Raider to to go hard. I had a ue this recent success. typical post-hardcore eral sense of sadness. the typical post-hard- is coming to a close freedom of worrying if “We know we have sound that fits well This sadness can es- core album, or emo she is not letting that the coach was going to to match our intensi- with the genre. Dis- pecially be heard in band music. Howev- get in the way of her yell at me 24-7 and that ty and how well we’ve torted, driving electric “Rapture,” where half- er, it is done well. If and the team’s goals. to me is the best part.” been playing with ev- guitars with drums way through the track, you are a fan of hard- “I don’t really think Aguilera entered ery single game and that push forward the music quiets and core music, it would about it like that”, said her senior season just winning too. As angsty rhythms cre- Bolm screams, “Like be good to listen to. Aguilera. “I know we with challenges of her of right now (Sep. 30) ate a basis works well a wave, like the rap- All in all, I would have seven games left, own despite the feel- were second in the con- with Jeremy Bolm’s ture, something you recommend students not counting the tour- ing of freedom she ference which is really gravely, screaming love is gone.” This is take a listen to Stage nament, but I want to found after her junior important to us and vocals. “Flowers and one of the most lyri- Four if you are looking go out strong. I don’t year. After ignoring a that will really contin- You,” the album’s cally effective lines on for an emotional expe- want to go out like, pulled quadricep in ue to help us play well.” opener, screams apol- the album and paints rience that may make ‘Oh my gosh. This is her dominant leg it Off the field Aguilera, ogies while thrashing a picture of the pain you feel contemplative my last game playing would later develop a biology major, has a about, and the intensi- Bolm is experiencing, and sad. Its emotion them.’ I think it would into patellar tendinitis. love for animals as she ty carries through with only sweetened with is what makes it great. suck if I thought like “Starting off [thehopes to pursue a ca- “New Halloween.” the chiming, repetitive that. I don’t really season] I was god reer as a veterinarian However, there is a guitars in the back- pay attention to that. awful actually. I was while she is undecided I just kind of ignore coming back from the about continuing to it and push it aside.” summer with a really play after this season. For Aguilera, fo- bad injury but I’m su- “I’m taking a gap year cusing on the present per stubborn so I just and hopefully going doesn’t mean she can’t try to play through into vet school. I don’t take the time to reflect everything and it fi- have a specific college on her past four years. nally came to a point picked out but in my “Well it’s for sure where I had to stop or gap year I’m going to flown by. I didn’t think I didn’t think I’ll play get a lot of volunteer I’d been here but it’s for the rest of the sea- hours. I haven’t decid- been one of the best son. So then coming ed if I’m going to con- experiences of my life. back from that I was tinue playing in that I absolutely love it. just trying to get it all gap year. I’m still try- The work ethic, hav- figured out and then ing to decide on that.” ing to work for some- coming in playing with Aguilera and the thing and just know- new defenders in the Wright State women’s ing that if you do good back was pretty diffi- soccer team will look you’re going to get on cult and then the left to take on Valparai- the field but if you do and mid was different so Saturday, Oct. 8 at bad you’re not so you so I was just still try- Alumni Field at 7 p.m. need to step it up.” ing to get adjusted to All the hard work that, but after a couple paid off for Aguilera i games I think I’ve been her junior year. After playing really well.”
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The Jumble HOROSCOPES mix it up Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 20) Libra (Sep. 24-Oct. 23) E D P O You don’t have much luck with animals, Aries, Hey Libra, you SOB. Stop your nasty secret but unfortunately you will be inundated with habits and get a grip on your life. You think rodents within the next 24 hours. Woodchucks, no one knows what you’re doing when your squirrels, chipmunks, rats, mice, groundhogs, doors are closed? Wrong! People can hear you I D R A O weasels, otters, beavers, hampsters, dwarf through the vents. Yeah. Humiliating right? hampsters—the list goes on—will invade your Yeah, sucker. home. There is no way to stop it. For that we are deeply, deeply sorry. Good luck, dear friend. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) A T C C H Taurus (Apr. 21-May 21) Scorpio, you are one smooth talker, and the people in your life know it. Use your weasely Watch your back, because a close friend is go- words to your benefit by complimenting your ing to smack a sticker that says “I like big butts” professors until they give you A’s. It’s worked onto your back in the next two to three days, before, and it will work again, according to the and pretend like they’re just giving you a back stars. R A G E B rub. Don’t let them dupe you like this! Keep Sagittarius
those eyes peeled and senses alert. (Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Barge Catch, Radio, Dupe. Answers: Gemini (May 22-June 21) STOP! LOOK LEFT! See that person over Gossiping will lead to your demise, Sagittarius. Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb.19) there? Yeah, you’re going to get married to In fact, the sick lies you’ve been spreading are already coming back to haunt you. A rumor Tonight you will dream of your own mug shot, them someday. The stars have spoken, and your Aquarius. Your eyes will be blood shot, drool love story starts now, Gemini. Approach them so darkly devious has already begun to spread around campus. Something about a badger, dangling from your lips, a slippery column of and use this simple little phrase: “Clam juice? snot dribbling into your mouth. This could be Why, that’s my favorite!” You’ll win their heart puppy mills, and a cane. Look out. You’ve been warned. you. The only way to prevent this prophetic instantly, trust us. dream is to go nowhere near the race track on Friday night. The race track has always been a Cancer (June 22-July 22) Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 20) huge problem for you Aquarius, and everyone knows it. Keep your distance and focus instead It’s rude to stare, Cancer. In fact, you staring at Love is in the air. Literally. Love particles are on stock images of bunnies, rabbits and dwarf the cute stranger in your class is actually mak- floating towards you as we speak. Don’t fight it. kittens. Only then will you break the prophecy. ing everyone extremely uncomfortable. It ends Breathe them in. That’s it—inhale deeply. Good, today. If you do not cease your creepy staring, right? Now wait. Someone will approach you a bout of chicken pox could strike you in the in the next fifteen minutes. Don’t mistake their Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar.20) night. It doesn’t matter if you’ve had C-Pox quick and busy attitude for one of indifference. before. You’ll get it again. So stop staring, you They’e secretly in love with you. Who cares that All this groping of strangers in public NEEDS creep! Pay attention to your professor instead. they’re not showing outward signs? to stop, Pisces. Frankly, we’re super weirded out by this sick and nasty habit you’ve developed every since you left the volleyball team. Try Leo (July 23-Aug. 21) Virgo (Aug. 22- Sep. 23) groping a stress ball instead. The stars won’t be so forgiving if they see you grab a butt in the Atrium again, Pisces. Hey Leo, you sexy, sexy thing, you. Work your Save the turtles, Virgo. Don’t make us tell you charm on the ladies or gents around you by again. The fate of the sea turtle population lies Check back next week to read swaying those hips, swinging that hair and entirely in your hands. What will you do with screaming Boy George lyrics at the top of your the responsibility you’ve been given? more horoscopes! voice. The lovers will come flocking.
“I went to see Hercules with “My Rabbi is the only way I my ex-girlfriend. But I got Overheard made it through my breakup.” into a fight with like seven on Campus “I have people who would Asian kids instead.” do stuff for me, I could form a “I haven’t told my girlfriend c u lt .” that I have my dead ferret’s “I had most of my acid expe- ashes in my closet.” riences in Germany.” “It’s just that, like, I hate ev- “Scooping litter is just so erything, and, like, I hate ev- therapeutic.” erybody.” “Last night I had to tell my son to stop poking his brother in the butthole.” facebook.com/theguardianonline @wsuguardian www.theguardianonline.com October 5, 2016 7 8 Arts & Entertainment Crossword Puzzle
Across: Down: Sudoku 1. Happy Days hunk 1. The Marriage of ____; Opera 3. Spanish; George 2. Stranger ______8. Genovian princess 4. Element P 9. Third year 5. Part of speech 10. Kate Plus 8 6. Swiss mountain village; HP 14. The good guy connection 16. Pop star visited WSU 7. Long reigning English monarch 18. Types of soil 11. Dayton coffee spot 19. Game genre 12. Cartoon Johnny 23. Arc of character; coming of age 13. Belle’s suitor 24. Robin W. film 15. Poetic form 25. Abrams movie 17. Red bar syrrup 26. Global 20. Mesh material 28. Relating to skin 21. Foot doctor 29. PThe practice of spying 22. Cruel Intentions actor 30. Cheese 25. Espresso + hot water 31. French for chair 26. Freshwater fish 32. To annoy 27. Birth control option 35. Part of the body 30. Burn the ______oil 37. Trivial talk 33. Botswana capital 38. Disney dragon 34. Spring break destination; FL 39. Literary genre 36. To fight 40. Coloring brand 37. Canadian sport 41. ND city 40. Friendly ghost 42. Dayton neighborhood 43. Green jewel 45. Jealous 44. Cruise’s ex 46. Promotes hair growth 46. Hot dog topping 47. Type of muscle 48. Dayton bar 49. Little TLC family 51. Type of snake 50. Celebrity-ridden city; CA 51. Pale lager 52. ______Briggs
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