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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 JANUARY 20, 2016 WWW.THEGUARDIANONLINE.COM ISSUE NO. 15 VOL. 52 THEGUARDIANONLINE.COM Issue No. 30 Vol. 50 Chartwells under fire: Students want change News Travis Sollars to use their allotted swipes be- deem to be unfair business and value deals. WSU police Contributing Writer fore the end of each week. tactics. Math savvy students Students who need to save [email protected] Since Chartwells’ arrival in have been quick to expose and money often choose to pur- seeks body he Wright State Student Fall 2013, residential students complain about various hid- chase the Raider 10 Budget cameras TGovernment recently have been speaking out on so- den fees and charges veiled voted unanimously to move cial media against what some behind the guise of budget Continued on page 3 Page 4 forward with resolution 15- 06, a proposal to reduce the cost of meal plans on campus

dynamics of the existing swipe system.and to significantly modify the Currently, all residential students are required to purchase a meal plan in order to live on campus. Wright State’s food Review service provider, Chartwells, provides residential students Review of the with seven mean plan options, “Revenant” from the “Raider 10 Budget Page 5 Plan” to the “Raider 19 Ulti- mate Plan.” Meal plan holders are al- located between ten and 19 swipes per week depending Photo by Emily Nurrenbrock on the plan and are expected The Pink Tax: No one’s favorite color Kasi Ferguson Features Writer [email protected] t’s no secret that from Money Ibirth, girls and boys are treated somewhat differently. Several tips to They are swaddled in pink or blue depending on their gen- pay off your der and apparently one day, student loans they will pay different prices Page 7 for products based on the same colors - meaning, girls pay the Pink Tax. The Pink Tax refers to the extra amount of money that people must pay to buy feminine hygiene products as opposed to masculine or gender females of all ages. Items such that women should simply helpful results: “‘They are neutral ones, whether they as shirts, toys, baby clothes buy men’s products; although, completely different formula- be hair care products, body the tax is sometimes inescap- tions,’ said one spokesperson washes, toothbrushes or just tax. Personal care products, able, as The Penny Hoarder of two antiperspirants with widely used hygienic staples. however,and more topped are afflicted the list, by with the explained how women have the exact same percentages of Sports “In 2011, researchers at the women’s shampoos being been shown to be charged the exact same ingredients.” University of Central Florida Demmings 48 percent more costly than more for services and prod- However, changes are pos- found that women paid more those marketed to men - in ucts ranging from auto repairs sible. The Pink Tax within the breaks schol for deodorants, razors and fact, women are paying more to female characters in apps healthcare system - another record for body spray sold at national re- for those products about 56 and downloadable games. tailers,” said a New York Times all-time career percent of the time. A problem with addressing known to pay more than men editorial. the tax is that companies, un- forfield equal where or lesser women services were - points In a study named “From Cra- to ban gendered taxes and ac- surprisingly, are very evasive. has been banned under the Af- Page 11 dle to Cane: The Cost of Being a cordingCalifornia to Forbes, was the researchers first state When contributing writers fordable Care Act. With some Female Consumer,” nearly 800 located there have calculated from Forbes sought answers action towards legislative re- products in several dozen cat- women annually spend about about the variation of prices lief, or simply by campaigning egories were studied, showing $1,300 extra on items market- between some name-brand against certain companies, the that not only does the Pink ed towards them. “feminine” and “masculine” ban on gendered taxing can Tax affect adult women, but A common argument claims deodorants, they had less than become widespread. 2 For Advertising Phone: 775-5537 Photo Fax: 775-5535 014 Student Union GUARDIAN STAFF 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy. of the Week Dayton Ohio 45435

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2 January 20, 2016 www.theguardianonline.com @wsuguardian facebook.com/theguardianonline NEWS 3 Chartwells story continued from Page 1... Green and gold: Plan, thinking that the word I lost around $200 worth of but Sodexo controlled the budget indicates high value food,” Holmes said. prices. This relationship act- Sustainability efforts at a low cost. A little bit of Jason Wilkinson, a fresh- ed as a system of checks and math reveals, however, that man majoring in material balances. To the contrary, un- at Wright State the Raider 10 Budget Plan science engineering, ex- der the current administra- Adam Ramsey actually provides the least pressed similar concerns and tion, both Chartwells and the Features Editor bins. If we do tree work, most value for residents who want proposed a solution to the [email protected] of the green material we put the most bang for their buck. problem. increases. here is a recycling bin through the shredder and The plan costs $1,555 and “I think that it would be university“I think we’rebenefit beginning from price to Tright next to every then we may use that to put includes 10 swipes per week, better if the extra swipes see the manifestations of that trash can and with events down mulch on paths or use $50 in dining dollars and were converted to dining dol- like RecycleMania coming at it in some of the plant beds as 10 dollars in Raider Cash. lars at the end of each week. said. “That’s a huge problem the end of the month, Wright compost, so we recycle our At $6.50 per swipe and 16 We pay for them no matter becauseconflict ofthe interest,” people Brannon setting State can be seen as environ- green material as well.” weeks per semester, the ac- what, so I’m not really sure the prices are also the people mentally friendly. However, In addition to recycling, the tual dollar amount that resi- why they don’t carry over,” there’s more that WSU is do- Building and Grounds de- dents receive is only $1100. Wilkinson said. them.” ing to go green. partment also has updated In other words, residents are Students have been ex- whoDespite benefit any from reservations increasing One of the more recent ad- their maintenance vehicles losing a minimum of $455 pressing concern on Face- one may have in regard to ditions to WSU’s campus is to smaller mini-trucks and the second they purchase the book and Twitter since Chartwells’ business ethics, the rain garden next to the conducts annual training to Budget Plan and this is not Chartwells’ arrival nearly the food service provider student success center. Ac- lessen the impact of the uni- even taking into account the three years ago, yet the re- is under contract and will cording to the WSU News- versity’s pesticide use. weeks that Chartwells pro- sponse from the university room, the rain garden catches In regards to the cost of rates the swipe allocations has been minimal. University university for at least seven storm water that drains from these proposed changes, Bar- due to the university being representatives claim that moreremain years. affiliated This means with that the the Student Success Center rett said that effect should be closed. the student response has not if students want change, the and from the surrounding minimal on tuition. The greatest source of con- been severe enough to war- only option available is to “Any implemented changes troversy has not been the rant any immediate action, make their voices heard. contaminates as it seeps into are chosen based on the ROI raw cost of the meal plans, or but Spencer Brannon, Chair- According to Gheretta Har- thearea soil. and is designed to filter (return on investment), the even the hidden fees. Rather, man of the Ohio Student ris, the executive director of goal of all projects is to re- the most talked-about issue Government Association, business services, resolution “The goal of all duce the energy costs of the is the fact that any and all says that there may be other 15-06 is currently being re- campus and thus work to unused swipes are lost at the forces at work in addition to viewed by the Wright State projects is to reduce keep these operational costs end of each week; they sim- a lack of student complaints. administration but no of- the energy costs of from affecting tuition. ply disappear. “The university is under the campus and thus Barrett said that WSU, If a resident has a 14 swipe huge pressure from the state released in regard to the work to keep these when compared to other uni- meal plan, for example, but not to raise tuition, so they’re progressficial statements of the resolution. have been versities, is pretty effective he or she only eats on cam- using what are called ‘al- Supporters of the resolution operational costs from when it comes to sustainabil- pus 10 times during the ternative revenue streams’” should know, according to affecting tuition.” ity, though campus to cam- week, the remaining four Brannon said. “Alternative Brannon, that student sup- swipes will be deleted the revenue streams are basi- port is vital to its success. WSU has also made chang- “All campuses are different following Sunday at 1 a.m. cally ways to charge students “Students have a lot of - inpus the comparison size or age isof difficult. buildings, Strictly speaking, residents without them knowing. The options to voice their com- cient. Sarah Barrett, Man- the type of energy purchased who do not use their swipes cut that the university gets plaints. I would recommend ageres to of be Energy more Conservation energy effi and operations of buildings,” within the weekly time frame from the food sales on cam- that they voice them directly and Utilities, said that the Barrett said. “Based on com- determined by Chartwells, pus is an alternative revenue to student government— university has just recently parisons at the completion of will lose that money forever. stream.” attend a meeting, send an completed the construction Ohio House Bill 251 Wright Alix Holmes, a freshman email, sign a petition—those phase of a $25 million energy State was better than aver- living in Honors Hall, has interest which complicate matter a lot,” Brannon said. project that equipped inte- age. That being said, the only theThere situation. are also Under conflicts Wright of “The only way that Chart- rior lighting with occupancy real comparison is the cam- hand. State’s previous food service wells will make a change is sensors and made other pus to itself year over year.” experienced“I didn’t even this know issue for first the provider, Sodexo, the uni- if the students ask them to. building renovations across Though we are better than Lots of students.” the Dayton and Lake Cam- the average, convincing stu- that unused swipes are lost. price of food was increased, puses. dents to do the work neces- first four weeks of school versity benefitted when the Beyond the bins on campus, sary to keep the environment the Building and Grounds department recycles more than “It’s been a struggle even just soda bottles and trash hereclean tohas get been students difficult. to re- from the Hangar or Union cycle,” Coyle said. “As we got Market. our recycling program start- “We’re an intake point for ed, it started out small and on the skids on campus, as it’s been kind of an effort to well as metal and other mate- get people to recycle. There rial through the maintenance are still a lot of people that department,” Grounds Main- will throw litter out of their tenance Manager Michael cars and onto the ground. Coyle said. “We take care Pick it up and have some re- of all the outdoor recycling spect for nature.”

facebook.com/theguardianonline @wsuguardian www.theguardianonline.com January 20, 2016 3 4 NEWS Hobby Lobby and Primanti Bros. WSUPD to employ body cameras coming to North Fairfield Road Travis Sollars [email protected] Kelsey Powell doing some exciting things Contributing Writer Contributing Writer on a regular basis, these sales videotaping me. I should just [email protected] when they open and have can be found in the newspa- he Wright State Univer- know that I’m out there do- great happy hours including ew submarine restau- per or online and there is a sity Police Department ing the best job I can.” half-price drinks and special T rant Primanti Bros. weekly coupon available as (WSUPD) has announced On the other hand, Mat- N prices on pizza slices. and a Hobby Lobby craft well. Parker believes that tentative plans to purchase thew McMahan, a sopho- “It’s really affordable. shop will come to Beaver- Hobby Lobby will bring a body cameras for all univer- more nursing major, thinks We’re a family affordable creek this year. unique shopping experience that the presence of a camera place, which could translate These new openings will to everyone in the Beaver- months. may actively alter the way an well for students,” Smith said. creek area. Wright State stu- sityAccording officers to in the depart coming- Located next to Primanit Road, which is just over the dents such as Judy Cronen- ment, the plans are still in the situation. Brothers, Hobby Lobby is a bridgecome tofrom to NorthWright Fairfield State’s wett are excited for the new information gathering stages officer“I think responds that [body to any camer given- crafting, art and specialty campus. Primanti Bros. is set openings. and there is still research to as] would be a good decision. store and they have anything to open in April and Hobby “Every weekend my friends be done before any details Everybody acts differently for anyone just about. and I try to go out and I know are set in stone. when they know they’re on “Once you visit you will see week of March as well. we will try new restaurants The use of body cameras camera,” McMahan said. that we are very unique and LobbyPrimanti is set Bros.to open is thea fast-first and check out the stores,” by police departments has Mark Baker, a junior ma- no one in the craft and home casual restaurant known for Cronenwett said. been on the rise following joring in marketing, says that décor market is like us,” said their sandwiches with cole- Cronenwett said she thinks several bouts of police bru- body cameras may be one of Vincent Parker who works at slaw and fries piled on Ital- these places with their lo- tality which made national the best options for uncover- Hobby Lobby Inc. ian bread. The restaurant cations will be popular but headlines late last year, in- ing the truth behind other- Parker also said that they also has pizza, wings, nachos she’s not sure how conve- cluding the murder of Walter wise purely speculative situ- offer 73,000 products in 13 and cold beer. Primanti Bros. nient it will be for on-campus Scott and the highly conten- ations. departments and they have will have over 30 televisions students. tious death of Freddie Gray, “I think more police de- crafting supplies but also tto view sports games. “I do not have a car so it is whose passing marked the partments should use them. home accents, custom frames “It’s a fun atmosphere, it’s not as convenient as it could beginning of the Baltimore - and more. so laid back, it’s not a typi- be if it were on campus, but riots in April 2015. thal action against someone, “Hobby Lobby is the place cal chain. We cater the res- Irrespective of one’s opin- IIf think a police a body officer camera takes could le to shop for super selection taurant décor to the area so with cars. It is absolutely do- ion in regard to the afore- provide good evidence to and savings every day. We it is definitely close for those they’ll (WSU students) see able,” Cronenwett explained. mentioned controversies, the offer the widest variety of the stuff in there they know,” With new eating and shop- verdict seems to be that body did something wrong, or was crafting supplies you will Marketing Coordinator for ping experiences coming cameras are equally as effec- justshow protecting if the officer him/herself,” actually Primanti Bros. Amy Smith close to campus, there are so tive in protecting the rights said Baker. merchandise arriving all the said. many things to do and ways - time,”find in Parker one location said. with new Smith said they would be to have fun. How could you in protecting the lives of citi- eras may seem, there is a lot Hobby Lobby offers sales resist! zens.of police officers as they are thatAs goesbeneficial into the as decisionbody cam to For this reason, both law purchase such devices, from enforcement personnel and liability risks to privacy is- the general population have sues. Costing approximately been receptive to the idea of $500 per camera, the WSUPD - would need to spend around eras. $8000 to purchase their en- officersSergeant sporting Patrick body Ammon, cam tire department dependable a 13 year employee of the cameras, not including main- WSUPD, says that body cam- tenance and storage costs. eras should ideally not affect “Our agency has been very responsible and our com- “You should do your job mand staff is looking into the assumingan officer’s that job performance.you’re being best possible option for both us and our community,” Am- just the way you should do mon said. “I think in the end things,”filmed atAmmon all times; said. “When that’s that the best possible deci- I go out and do my job every sion will be made.” day, I shouldn’t ever worry about whether somebody is

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4 January 20, 2016 www.theguardianonline.com @wsuguardian facebook.com/theguardianonline WRIGHT LIFE 5

“The Revenant” Review Photo by Hasan Abdul Karim Kasi Ferguson a real mountain man which Contributing Writer the story is loosely based on, - [email protected] Student Spotlight: is stunning and would keep simisticOf course, story the isn’t film suited was not to ith the Oscar nomi- any watcher interested in his theflawless. viewer’s If a taste,borderline then “Thepes Mitchell Martini Wnations recently re- experience, but the attractive Revenant” may seem a little leased, a movie that should too heavy with its dark plot Kasi Ferguson beyond the hunters it hones and mood. It may, at times, Contributing Writer characteristics of the film go [email protected] is the haunting 12-time nom- in on. seem like a quest to be as ineebe on “The any film-lover’sRevenant.” radarThe Visually, “The Revenant” gritty as possible as opposed here’s a myriad of stu- Review are some of the larg- story follows a man named was inspiring. The direc- to a story which fosters de- Tdent clubs and organi- est receptions that the group Hugh Glass, who is left to tor and crew purposely velopment and change. Also, zations at Wright State, some is in involved with, both of used natural lighting for the there’s some pretty tough of which offer a simple man- which raise money for the or- when a bear attacks him and gore. ner of pursuing a hobby, oth- ganization’s scholarship fund hisfight hunting for his group life in leaves the wildhim However, these small notes ers which strive to provide as well as the Make-A-Wish for dead. effortfilm, despite paid off. the The strains ghostly this - safe spaces or do charitable Foundation. It was clear that the acting landscapesplaced upon throughfilming, andwhich the looking should anyone wish work such as the Rainbow “We like to really reach talent of Leonardo DiCaprio, Glass wandered and fought toare see definitely one of worth2015’s overbest Alliance. out to the community,” Mar- Domhnall Gleeson, Tom drove home the harrowing cinematic productions. “The This org operates under tini said. “We’re also trying Hardy and more, as well as Revenant” is still in theaters, to reach a larger crowd and the award-winning director gave a natural look which and that is an opportunity and seeks to educate and we’ve been trying to get our Alejandro González Iñárritu, workedtone of thein tandem film, as with well the as worth taking advantage of. supportthe Office the of queerLGBTQA and Affairs, ques- voices heard in local high would bring some quality to 19th century setting. tioning community and their schools, where some might this movie, but the end result All of the features of the heterosexual allies. At the be uninformed and maybe a was rather fantastic. movie - from the costumes, forefront of this campus ac- little scared to learn.” The characters remained to the visuals, to the char- tion is Mitchell Martini, Rain- Martini also spoke of his intimidatingly steely, brut- acters and their stories - in- bow Alliance president. plans for activism beyond the ish and believable through- teracted to create a smooth- Martini, a junior who is college environment. out the course of the double majoring in Interna- “I’d like to work a lot with - product. The inclusion of Na- tional Studies and Spanish, human rights and human sidering their grim realities. tiveflowing American and intriguing characters final and has been involved with the - DiCaprio’smovie, which portrayal is fitting of Glass, con organization for the entirety tinia said. “I’ve been learning of his college education so atrafficking lot about in these the future,” issues Mar and storylines is a definite plus. far. Also a member of Alpha I’m really invested in helping PERSONAL GROUND Sigma Pi and the social media the cause. Also, languages director for campus orien- are a big thing. There are lan- DETECTOR tation, Martini has to juggle guages which only have male plenty of responsibility, but and female pronouns, and I INSTRUCTIONS: he says it doesn’t bother him. would like to work with oth- HOLD BOTTOM FIRMLY WITH BOTH “I like to educate and help ers to bring more inclusive HANDS AND LET THE ARROW FALL NATURALLY. AFTER A SECOND OR people,” Martini said. “I in- terminology. Basically just TWO THE ARROW WILL POINT AND teract with a lot of new faces FIND THE GROUND. all the time and it’s intrigu- community worldwide is im- ing working with other per- portantworking to with me.” the LGBTQA spectives and learning new Martini is one of many points of view.” hardworking and dedicated The Rainbow Alliance does students involved with the more than just educate peo- Rainbow Alliance. More in- ple on the facts and experi- formation on the group and - - munity. Events like an Equity fairs can be found on Wright HOLD HERE Banquetences of and the the LGBTQA annual comDrag State’sthe Office website. of LGBTQA Af

facebook.com/theguardianonline @wsuguardian www.theguardianonline.com January 20, 2016 5 6 Food Review: Dewey’s Pizza Adam Ramsey only grace the menu for a waited on by multiple people price makes it less attractive. $2.25 for each additional Features Editor limited time every year. and never had to wait for a A large “Dewey’s Original” gourmet item. [email protected] I had a half-and-half pizza, pizza, consisting of just red When it comes down to it, f you want pizza, but are one side the “Caprice,” with The service, the food and sauce and cheese, is $15. A Ilooking for something olive oil, garlic, basil and therefill. atmosphere all make large create your own pizza to go for a delicious pizza and outside of the standard pep- roma tomatoes, and for the Dewey’s a great place to is $15.95 and $2 for each ad- greatDewey’s service, is definitely but it is a better place peroni and supreme, check other side I created my own check out. However, the ditional regular topping and to pay a visit on payday. out Dewey’s Pizza on 131 with Dewey’s white sauce, Jasper Street in Dayton. Dew- feta, pine nuts, sun-dried to- ey’s is a chain restaurant that matoes and bacon. cooks pizza with standard as well as gourmet ingredients. The service, the food Dewey’s has an appealing and the atmosphere clean, yet industrial atmo- all make Dewey’s a sphere that differs from a standard pizza joint. As you great place to check walk in, you can see the chefs out. prepare and cook your pizza through a window. Dewey’s pizza is close to The menu features a list being the best pizza I’ve ever of salads and pizzas that are had. The crust had a wonder- served year round with in- ful chewy texture that was a gredients as simple as basil, delight to have in my mouth. mozzarella and pepperoni, The white sauce provided or as unique as goat cheese, a nice, garlicy base and the pine nuts and capers. There tomatoes were fresh and are set pizzas and salads that sweet. Photo by Emily Nurrenbrock are available year round, as Even more, the servers at well as seasonal dishes that Dewey’s were fantastic. I was A battle for first place: What would you do if you Raiders men host Valpo on Friday won the Powerball? Lee Barker III over the last six games with right now,” Alstork said. Sports Editor key plays down the stretch The Crusaders have won [email protected] against Detroit. After an six straight games with an right State men’s eight-minute span in which undefeated record so far in Wbasketball team has the Raiders had just one the Horizon League. Last Colin Taylor been on a roll after winning time out, junior guard Alec I would buy an island just four straight games and eight comeback with nine straight Peters and senior guard for fun and have a golf out of their last nine after points.field goal, Alstork sparked a Darien Walker combined for course. Why not? sophomore guard Grant “I didn’t want to lose,” Al- Benzinger sank a game win- stork said. “I just willed the as the Crusaders cruised past ning three-pointer with 18 ball in the hole and made Youngstownseven first half State three 96-65. pointers seconds remaining in a 77- some plays for my team.” “They’re a good team and a Kara Pearl 76 victory over Detroit on The Raiders (11-8; Ho- good program,” Donlon said. I would have bought my- Monday, Jan. 18. “They’re undefeated, they self a new car and then “With everything these one game behind their next play great defense and they I would have taken my kids have been through, they opponentrizon 5-1) Valparaiso find themselves (16-3; have great personnel. It’ll be deserve a win like that,” Raid- Horizon 6-0) in the Horizon a great match-up. Everybody roommates and I on a ers head coach Billy Donlon League standings. should be excited.” trip to Disney World. said. “They have been unbe- “We’ve got everybody play- lievable.” ing together and as a team, will tip-off at the Nutter Cen- The battle for first place Finding the bottom of our chemistry is real high ter at 7 p.m. Hannah Clark the net has been a trend for I would have paid off col- Benzinger recently by averaging 14 points in the last lege, paid off my car, paid three games. off my parent’s house and “I’m not creating my own paid off my parent’s cars shots,” Benzinger said. “I’m really happy that Joe, Biggie - ing me in open spots. The Brendon Sapp creditand Mook goes (Alstork) to them.” are find I would buy 1.5 billion Sophomore guard Mark packs of sour patch kids Alstork has played a critical and I would buy a super role in the Raiders success suit. by averaging 16.5 points Photo by Emily Nurrenbrock

6 January 20, 2016 www.theguardianonline.com @wsuguardian facebook.com/theguardianonline WRIGHT LIFE 7 Outdoor Resource Center: Trip to Puerto Rico Hasan Abdul-Karim Juan, the capital of Puerto Caribbean Sea. that is only an hour and a half “My favorite moment was Contributing Writer Then it was back to Ponce ferry ride away from Puerto [email protected] trip and were accompanied for rest and a day of shop- Rico’s east coast. kayaking trip,” Brittany Davis s winter break dragged byRico, Anslinger for the firstand dayJuan of Mu the- ping and homemade Puerto While at Culebra par- said,definitely a Wright the bioluminescent State Alumnus. Aalong and the tem- noz, the group leaders. Rican cuisine at Munoz’s ticipants visited Flamenco, “When we got to the lagoon, I peratures began to lower, From San Juan the group grandmother’s house. which is the second highest put my hand in the water and 12 individuals from Wright traveled southwest to the “The meal consisted of rated beach in the world ac- watched it sparkle because State University travelled to quiet town of Ponce where rice, beans and cube steak,” cording to Anslinger. of the bioluminescent plank- Puerto Rico for a nine-day they took a ferry to the Isla Munoz said. “We could not “It was very picturesque,” ton.” trip jammed with nature, ad- Caja de Muertos, roughly Munoz said. “The sand felt al- The next day consisted of venture and exotic cuisine. translated to dead man’s served fried baby bananas most like butter in-between dropping students off at the The trip was planned and chest. It is named that due forfind dessert enough instead.” plantains, so we your toes.” airport. executed by the WSU Out- to its peculiar way of looking Munoz, an Ohio native with Once the group arrived “When I was talking to my door Resource Center (ORC) - strong family ties to Puerto back to the mainland, they and had a maximum partici- cording to Munoz Rico, had lived on the island spent a day in Luquillo where left them at the airport, they pant limit of ten students and like“It a is coffin run byin thethe horizon parks sys ac- for ten years before moving they explored a colonial vil- werelast five truly participants in love with before the I two group leaders. tem,” Anslinger said. “It is back to Dayton at the age of lage that was located nearby. island,” Munoz said. “They There were no set student pretty secluded, there is just 14. He came up with the idea The following day was were in love with the culture, requirements for the trip, one ferry boat that goes over for the trip to Puerto Rico the spent in the El Yunque Na- what they saw, with the food, however students had to be there in the mourning.” past year when he landed a tional Forrest that included and their connection to na- able to walk independently Group activities on Caja graduate assistantship with a four-mile hike up to the ture. They were bitter that according to Amy Anslinger, de Muertos included a mile the ORC. overlook to the Mount Brit- they had to go. I felt then, assistant director of Outdoor hike through a desert envi- After Ponce, the trip pro- ton Tower, which was soon that I did a good job.” Recreation. ronment to the island’s light- gressed to a three-day stay followed by a night kayaking The students arrived at San house and swimming in the at Isla De Culebra, an island trip. 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Ryan Wenzlerabout it because I’m a mel- Lee Barker III low golfer.” Sports Editor Wenzler’s former high [email protected] school teammate and current unior golfer Ryan Wen- teammate at Wright State, Jzler has shown signs of Austin Sipe saw the ball fall greatness throughout his golf into the hole. career by striking two career “It was awesome,” Sipe hole-in-ones as well as tying said. “I had never seen a hole a course record at Elks Run -in-one before.” Golf Club in the Northern During the summer of Kentucky Classic on Sept. 28, 2014 at the NCR South 2016. course, Wenzler made his Wenzler played golf locally second career hole-in-one on in high school at Centerville hole number eight as he was where he and his team found about 164 yards from the pin. Photo by Alison Rodriguez much success as the Elks “It’s a little bit of luck but Antania Hayes drives to the basket against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies. you have to have skill to ac- State Championship in 2011 tually hit it towards the pin,” Women’s basketball un- andfinished 2012 second with Ryan at the receiv Ohio- Wenzler said. “I know a lot of - great players but they don’t defeated in the Horizon ors. have one and I know some ing“I firstactually team got all-state cut from hon the people that suck and they League team my freshman year,” he have one.” Jesse Schrote said. “I told my coach after Ryan tied a course record [email protected] he cut me that I was going in the second round of the Sports Writer Vogelpohl added 19 points Vogelpohl led the way scor- to make the gold team next Northern Kentucky Classic going 5-5 from three point ing a team high 18 points go- year. He was like, ‘oh okay’ back in Sept. as he shot seven he Wright State wom- range, while junior forward ing perfect from outside for en’s basketball team but in his mind he was like, under par with a 64. Wenzler T Antania Hayes racked up the second game in a row at acknowledged that moment remains undefeated at 5-0 another double-double with 3-3. in conference play after win- do it.” as his most memorable mo- 10 points and 11 rebounds. Hayes and Demmings both ‘noRyan way.’ worked It really hard fired and me ac to- ment so far in his golf career ning two games on the road - added 17 points with senior versus Detroit and Oakland complished his goal to make as it was his lowest round ble-doubles this season. guard Symone Denham con- the team his sophomore year. ever. last week. Hayes has collected five dou The Titans had three play- necting for 10 points making Wenzler plans to play as The Raiders began the a total of four Raiders scor- road trip Thursday evening career hole-in-one at the an amateur during his se- Junior guard Rosanna Reyn- LancasterIn 2012, he Country recorded Club his first on nior summer in 2016 and as they took on the Detroit ers score in double figures: olds and sophomore forward Senior forward Olivia Nash will attempt to qualify for Titans and came out victori- Brianne Cohen both scored hading in a doublegame-high figures. 28 points ous 89-71. par three. the USAM (US Amateur Golf) 19 points while sophomore and 14 rebounds for the hole“I didn’t number hit itfive, that a great,”193 yard he with hopes of turning profes- “It was a good start. We Chea Taylor added 16. Golden Grizzlies. don’t really worry about if said. “It landed about 20 feet sional after. The trip continued Satur- Wright State (15-3; Hori- short of the pin, rolled up and “That’s my main goal in we’re home or on the road,” day afternoon in Oakland as zon 5-0) returns to action at head coach Mike Bradbury it went in. It was shocking, life,” Wenzler said. “That’s the Raiders took on the Gold- the Nutter Center this Thurs- but I wasn’t very pumped up what I want to do.” said. en Grizzlies. day taking on the Milwaukee “We had good balance in Demmings hit a jumper Panthers (9-7; Horizon 3-2), both games. It makes us bet- tipping off at 7 p.m. After ter, tougher to defend,” Brad- giving her sole ownership as that, they will take on the bury said. “We needed it all the2:10 all-time into the leading first scorer quarter in hopefully we can continue it.” the history of Wright State (15-2; Horizon 5-0) on Satur- Freshman guard Emily University basketball. dayfirst with place tip-off Green at Bay 2 p.m. Phoenix

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Photo by Kristen Davis The new all-time scorer in WSU basketball history: Kim Demmings Jesse Schrote Sports Writer [email protected] of Oakland before she could and downs, as Demmings has or the past 23 years the take another crack at the re- been battling injuries to both Ftitle of the all-time lead- cord. her lower leg an ankle since ing scorer at Wright State This past Saturday just over earlier in the season, but it University has been held by a two minutes into the contest seems as if she is starting to man, but not any longer. with Oakland, Demmings hit get healthier. Senior guard Kim Dem- a jumper which would pro- Despite the injuries, Dem- mings moved past Bill Ed- pel her into sole ownership mings is leading the team wards and his 2,303 points as the all-time leading scorer in scoring this season with to take over as the all-time at Wright State University. and average of 19.1 points a leading scorer at WSU. “The minute Kim Dem- game while starting in all 18 “I had no idea, I don’t know mings walked in the door she games. if she did or not,” head coach was maybe the best player “Her humility, how she Mike Bradbury said. “I don’t in the league,” head coach of comes to work everyday and know that we’ve ever talked Wright State men’s basket- the kind of teammate she is, about it.” ball team, Billy Donlon said. is off the charts,” Donlon said. “It’s something we can look Earlier this season Dem- “Congratulations to her.” at down the line in April once mings surpassed Jodi Martin Demmings will look to add the season is over and enjoy (1979-83) and her record of to her point total as she trails it,” he said. 2,055 points as the all-time the Horizon League women’s Demmings tied the record leading scorer for women’s all-time scoring record by as she scored 25 points this basketball at WSU. 20, while the Raiders return past Thursday as the team home to the Nutter Center took on the Detroit Titans, game in Oakland with 17 this week for games against which meant she would have pointsDemmings bringing finished her career the Milwaukee on Thursday, Jan. to wait until they matched total to 2,320. 21 and Green Bay on Satur- up with the Golden Grizzlies This season has had its ups day, Jan. 23.

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