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UD was one of 300 colleges to be given a College Sustainability Report Card and though not on top, improved from last year’s D+.

categories before awarding their here at UD. We have a long way to research projects.” overall grade. go.” Of the 15 other colleges and “It doesn’t surprise me too Mora also said that he would universities in Ohio surveyed for much, because sustainability has like to see more student involve- the College Sustainability Report not been a strong focus for UD un- ment on campus, a category the Card, seven were above or equal to til the last couple of years,” said school scored poorly in. UD in grading. The highest award- Dr. Robert Brecha, the Brother “As for how student involve- ed college in Ohio was Oberlin Col- Leonard Mann Chair in the Natu- ment can be increased, that is up lege, which garnered a grade of an anna beyerle college campuses, according to a ral Sciences, in regards to the to students and their motivation to A-, the highest given by the orga- Staff Writer press release put out by the orga- school’s grade. “UD must begin a a large extent,” Brecha said. “On nization. Ohio State University nization. serious effort to retrofit buildings the part of faculty, we who are in- and Ohio University both received The University of Dayton was UD received A’s in endowment for energy efficiency, and to com- terested in these issues should be higher grades than UD, with a B given a grade of a C+ by the Col- transparency and investment pri- mit to very high energy efficiency offering relevant courses when and B- respectively. Miami Univer- lege Sustainability Report Card orities. The lowest grades were standards in any new building possible and involving students in sity in Oxford obtained a C+. Eight 2009 after being graded in nine D’s in green buildings, climate projects that are undertaken in the separate categories. change, and energy and student future.” The College Sustainability Re- involvement. Although UD did not receive an COMPARE THIS: HOW OHIO UNIVERSITIES RANK port Card evaluates the sustain- These grades were compiled honor roll-worthy grade for this ability of the 300 colleges and uni- through a combination of indepen- school year, it did improve from UNIVERSTIY OF AKRON: D+ OHIO NORTHERN: D- versities in the United States and dent research and surveys sent out the D+ the university obtained last Canada with the largest endow- to the chosen schools. year. UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI: B- OHIO STATE: B ments, according to the organiza- Ninety-seven percent of schools “I’ve noticed some improve- COLLEGE OF WOOSTER: C- OHIO UNIVERSITY: B- tion’s Web site, greenreportcard. responded to these surveys, ac- ments recently, like motion sen- DENISON UNIVERSITY: C OHIO WESLEYAN: D- org. The report card is sponsored cording to greenreportcard.org. sors in bathrooms and class- by the Sustainable Endowments After compiling the information, rooms,” sophomore Joseph Mora MIAMI UNIVERSITY: C+ UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO: D+ Institute, a company geared to- the organization averages the said. “But I feel like there is still a OBERLIN COLLEGE: A- YOUNGSTOWN STATE: D ward advancing sustainability on grades given to a school in nine lot of wasted energy and resources golden week allows citizens early vote, same time as registration jacqui boyle regardless of whether or not they Many states are participating in in the same day, Blankemeyer this weeklong window, according Staff Writer have submitted an absentee ballot, similar programs, and nearly one- said. Brunner said this was accept- to Dr. Jason Pierce, a UD political From Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, voters according to Tony Blankemeyer, third of the electorate is expected able due to an overlap between the science professor. He said the Re- can participate in Golden Week, a the Dayton organizer for Vote To- to vote early this year, Blankemey- submission of absentee ballots and publican leadership in the state is new opportunity to register and day Ohio. er said. Vote Today Ohio’s goal is the deadline for voter registration. concerned that individuals regis- vote in the same day. Sophomore Maggie Malach said to get 10,000 new or unlikely vot- Both state and federal courts voted tering and voting at the same time The Montgomery County Board she registered and voted Thurs- ers to participate and to encour- in favor of this action. will result in voter fraud. They of Elections will hold this event at day. age youth leadership, according “Ohio has been a hard fought said there should be 30 days be- 451 W. Third St. in Downtown Day- “I think that it is really impor- to http://www.votetodayohio.blog- state in presidential contests with tween the time voters register and ton. Vote Today Ohio will provide tant that students vote, but it’s spot.com/. disputes in 2004 over voting pro- cast their ballots. Some speculate free transportation for UD students really hard to while you are away Golden Week is a result of the cedures that drew national atten- that Republicans are trying to sup- to and from the voting center. at school,” Malach said. “Golden efforts of the Ohio Secretary of tion,” Blankemeyer said. “Brun- press votes, according to the Day- United States citizens who are Week will provide a chance for State, Jennifer Brunner, who told ner is attempting to allow enough ton Daily News,. 18 or older by Nov. 4 and who have first-time voters and out-of-state all 88 Ohio counties to allow a time for everyone to make it to the “This ruling is a victory for all lived in Ohio for more than 30 days students to participate without the weeklong period in which their polls to have their voices heard.” Ohio voters,” Brunner said in an before the election can participate, hassle.” constituents can register and vote Republicans have criticized article in the Dayton Daily News

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YOURSELF THIS YEAR? ANTHONY COPPOLINO: CAMPUS SOUTH

As the senator of campus south this year I plan to work closely with my constituents as well as the Area Coordinator to conduct CALLI ROBERTS: MARYCREST regular residential meetings. Through these meetings I hope I hope to represent my constituents and their thoughts and to receive useful input that I will use to plan various events as opinions in all SGA events. Also, I will strive to make Marycrest well as to properly represent my constituents within the senate. a fun, safe and enjoyable residence hall by building a sense of Overall I am looking forward to a very productive and fun-filled community throughout the year. year.

COLLEEN MCHUGH: MARYCREST JOHN JEWELL: GARDENS ON STEWART I hope to represent my constituents to the best of my ability. I want to make sure that this year is fun, safe, and memorable for First and foremost, I am determined to bring attention to my everyone that I represent. I love it here at the University of Day- constituents’ questions and concerns about events and life at ton, and a great way to give back to the school is to represent UD. I was elected to see that they have a voice in SGA, so it is the student body. crucial that I carry out their interests in every vote made, view expressed, and opinion stated. Second, I would like to have a full understanding of how SGA works, what SGA actually does, and ERIK VASILAUSKAS: FOUNDERS from there, how I can make a difference in SGA and on campus... I would like to see what we can do to lower the price of food on campus. Lastly, I plan on holding all of SGA and myself accountable for our actions. Every dollar spent, bill passed, and vote taken, must be in the best interest of the students.

KELLY NESTOR: STUART JOSE LLANOS: latin american My goal is to properly voice the opinions of my constituents. I am pondering upon a comprehensive work plan for the year 2008-2009. This program will include: social activities that inte- grate not only Latin Americans but all the student community and leadership workshops that will drive the Latin community on campus to put in practice their leadership skills and make a MATT MILLER: STUART positive impact on our society, among others . As a senator this year I want to bring Stuart even closer and be a voice to any concerns of the student body. CHRISTINA COUNCIL: AFRICAN AMERICAN MINORITY It is my plan to assist with the interviewing of possible candidates for the Director of Multicultural Affairs position in the newly re- named Office of Multicultural Affairs in the Division of Student MAURA LAMENDOLA: MARIANIST HALL Development here at the University of Dayton. I also plan to be a I hope to engage students in learning more about how they can be voice for our minority organizations on campus, by advocating the a little bit more “green” in their everyday dorm life. My second need for more resources, not only for minority organizations, but point is to focus on community. Since Marianist is a dorm with a for all student organizations here at the University of Dayton. mixture of Sophomore and Freshman students, I hope that I can work to bridge the divide between the two classes and create a very social and inviting place for everyone to spend the 2008-2009 ERIC STOIBER & MALLORY GREEN: DARKSIDE school year. This year, Mallory Green and I hope to enrich the sense of com- munity among Darkside residents through programs such as block parties, capture the flag, building a sand volleyball court, and other activities. Also, I hope to maintain a good name for NOT PICTURED: Aaron Adams: Marycrest Senator, Andrea Grap- SGA across campus by representing the voice of my constitu- er: Ghetto Senator, Courtney Hoffer: South Quad Senator, Eric Pi- ency on Senate floor. juan: Commuter Senator, and Mike O’Leary: Ghetto Senator. NEWS 5 Flyer News•Friday, October 3, 2008 Senior Salute in October stephanie vermillion out on the town bonding and en- PLACES TO HIT UP ON SENIOR SALUTE Chief Staff Writer joying each other’s company.” Seniors graduating in Decem- 10 establishments in the Oregon District and on Stewart Seniors, mark your calendars, ber will also finally be able to at- Senior Salute has been moved to tend the salute, because in the past Street have confirmed their involvement with Oct. 16 this year. they have always graduated before Senior Salute (at the time of print): This event is put on annually it. Many December graduates are by SGA and takes all registered se- enthused by the prospect of being Oregon Emporium- 400 E. 5th St. niors on buses to the Oregon Dis- able to participate in this exciting trict to enjoy bars, restaurants and senior-privileged night, Lynskey Wiley’s Comedy Club- 101 Pine St. shopping. For about the past 10 said. Pacchia Café- 410 E. 5th St. years it was held on one of the last She also said the fall date will nights of school. Senior class sena- make sure seniors don’t have to Flanagan’s Pub- 101 E. Stewart St. tor Meg Lynskey said SGA made spend their precious last nights the decision to move the event to away from the houses and friends Sloopy’s- 613 E. 5th St. earlier in the year based on alumni they wish they could enjoy for- Tumbleweed Connection- 454 E. 5th St. and current seniors’ feedback. ever. Alumni who participated in “There are so many senior George Newcom’s Tavern- 418 E. 5th St. previous years suggested Senior events during the last two weeks Salute be moved to first semes- of school,” Lynskey said. “What Oregon Express- 336 E. 5th St. ter so students could discover the I have learned from seniors who Ned Peppers- 419 E. 5th St. hangout establishments in the Or- have graduated is that they wish egon District, Lynskey said. they weren’t taken away from the Dublin Pub- 300 Wayne Ave. “A suggestion from alumni is campus and the house they have that they wished they had known only a few days left to enjoy. They how fun the bars, shops and res- just want to sit on their porch, taurants in the Oregon District hang out with their friends, and were because they would have fre- enjoy the awesomeness that UD is quented them much more often,” in the spring.” Lynskey said. Registration is from 6 to 8 p.m. Hand-in-hand with finding at Flannagan’s Pub the night of the new, fun places to go is having a event. There will be cookout food fun group to go with. By having and drink specials there. Buses to Senior Salute in the fall, Lynskey the Oregon District leave at 8 p.m., said housemates can bond through continuing through 9:30 p.m. The wearing traditional house T-shirts bus transportation back to campus and building a sense of camarade- begins at 11 p.m. rie through the night. Senior Salute is open only to “Senior Salute in the fall would students who have senior standing be a great way to kick off the year,” under the university’s standards. Lynskey said. “The point of it is For more information, contact to go out with your house, make Meg Lynskey at UDseniors09@ matching shirts, and have a night gmail.com.

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My main goal is to increase collaboration. As we all know, programming is a little oversaturated on UD’s glorious campus, and though that is great because it shows that people care, it also makes for poorly attended, well-planned events. Day one

My hope is that by working with Res. Ed., CAB, LLP SGA’s Executive Committees, IFC, PanHel, and and you’re part of the team as many other student groups as possible we Day one. It’s when you have the opportunity to focus on can increase the funding for our events and de- your career, your life and your community. It’s when your crease the number of them, resulting in a new experiences, ideas and opinions count. And it’s when you’re culture of programming. welcomed into an environment embracing diversity and encouraging inclusiveness. From your very first day, TIM HERRMAN: ghetto we’re committed to helping you achieve your potential. So, whether your career lies in assurance, tax, transaction or This year, I want to be a voice for the students in advisory services, shouldn’t your day one be at Ernst & Young? the neighborhoods. Often times some of the little What’s next for your future? Ernst & Young refers to a global organization of member firms member of organization global a to refers Young & Ernst

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wedge side of the house would not room all in one. trade it for anything. The house- In addition to loving their mates include Emily Lappe, Kara house, the residents have been THE DISH ON Maxwell, Lauren Nelson, Dina good friends with several of their Pietrantoni, Jillian O’Connelll, neighbors for awhile. Christine Sansone and Kristin “1906, 1908, 1912, 1924 - we are 1906 TRINITY Scherer. They all lived in Stuart all best friends,” Sansone said. Complex their freshman year and The residents at 1906 said that carly schott duplex on the corner, 1906 and 1908 are now spending their senior year they can easily hear their friends Assistant News Editor Trinity Ave.: the end of the house together again. in the other half in 1908, some- Looking closely at the houses is a wedge shape, appearing as if “I love it,” public relations times even mistaking their noises on Trinity Avenue, one would no- the back end was abruptly cut off. major Sansone said, who shares as being in their own house. Nel- tice something strange about the The seven seniors living in the a room with Maxwell on the first son says she talks to her neighbor floor. Shannon Chance through the walls The house was built in 2004, because their bedroom walls back Leo’s Quality Student Housing said their landlord Kevin Nels. up to each other. Nels built the house in a wedge “She knocks and tells me to be HALF A BLOCK AWAY FROM CAMPUS! shape because at the time there quiet when I’m loud,” Nelson said. 29, 38, 40, 49, 57, 63, 65 was a property rule he had to fol- The wedge house residents at low. The houses had to be set back 1906 enjoy their living condition CALL (937) 456-7743 25 feet from the school’s property a lot. In fact, they said that Julie or (937)371-1046 JASPER or and the parking lot behind it has a Alessi, a resident at 1908, wants triangular shape, forcing him to be them to be “wedgies” for Hallow- 119 creative. een. FAIRGROUNDS “I worked a long time,” Nels So they seem to have it made – www.leosrentals.com said about figuring out a solution. good location, good friends, and a “Using that wedge shape, the house good house. worked out a whole lot better.” “I’m never going to leave in the The builders found his plan to winter,” Scherer said. be interesting, Nels said. “The framers were pretty in- trigued by it,” Nels said. “This was the first one like this they had done. But they thought it was pret- ty good.” And so do the students who live there. “I think a lot of people think the house is really small, but it’s actu- ally pretty big,” Nelson, a finance YOU and marketing major, said. The only noticeable difference in this house from regular shaped TM ones is some of the weird angles. All the residents have closets and BUY there are two bathrooms in the house as well. The housemates ryan KOZELKA/ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHER EDITOR 1906 and 1908 Trinity Avenue was built in 2004 in a wedge shape to abide by university zon- spend a lot of time in the main ing codes. room on the first floor, which is a kitchen, living room and laundry

The following incidents were reported to the department of Public Safety on Sept. 26 I FLY! to Sept. 28. This log was compiled by Flyer News from actual police reports obtained Crime Log from the department of Public Safety.

™ AMERICA'S SANDWICH DELIVERY EXPERTS! Petty Theft Petty Theft Arson Sept. 26, 12:55 p.m. Sept. 26, 1:10 p.m. Sept. 28, 12:33 a.m. Officer S. Durian was Officer Russell was dispatched Officer Fritz responded to a dispatched to Evanston to the RecPlex on the report of report of a fire at the rear of a Avenue on the report of a a theft. The UD officer met with Stonemill residence on Sept. 1157 BROWN ST. stolen book bag. Upon arrival, the complainant who said she 28. Upon arrival, the officer the officer met with a UD left her Sidekick cell phone, UD observed the contents of a 937.226.2600 student who said she left her ID card, keys to her on campus dumpster were burning and book bag on the porch of her residence and keys to her the flames were higher than landlord residence at 3 p.m. personal residence in a cubby the dumpster. Dispatcher on Sept. 25. The complainant hole on the second floor at Wheeler notified the Dayton JIMMY forgot about the book bag 11:45 a.m. When she returned, Fire Department and Engine WE JOHNS and discovered it missing in the items were missing. The 4 arrived on the scene soon the morning. The book bag complainant filed a witness after. The Fire Department was DELIVER! .COM contained the complainant’s statement and there are no able to put out the flames and three textbooks, a notebook known witnesses or suspects the officer cleared the scene ©1985, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC and some medicine. at this time. without further incident. NEWS 7 Flyer News•Friday, September 26, 2008

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Different perspectives of chapel renovations were expressed as the day of construction nears. A UD alumnus, a co-chair of the Chapel Renovation Committee, and a current UD student weigh in on the hard work, the good memories, and the future of the Chapel. Talk of chapel renovations brings back memories of significant moments AMANDA ORR we grew up in, and developed our improve the worship space for the were encouraged to ask questions as versations about our relation- Propeller Editor relationship in,” Michael Pera future,” Wittmann said about be- well as fill out comments and- sug ship,” Pera said about discussions said. “One thing we did together ing on the committee. “We’ve tried gestions on blue index cards. which included Ruth and Witt- Though UD’s Immaculate Con- when were first started hanging to listen to the feedback from the “It will give us a more graceful mann. “He really contributed to ception Chapel will soon undergo out was attend Masses together in community in general.” liturgical space that has an arrange- our marriage spiritually.” renovations, some former UD stu- the chapel. We both have a strong To get the community involved, ment that is more conducive for cel- Wittmann recalled the cere- dents will never be able to forget connection to the chapel and a lot the Committee held informational ebrating the liturgy with full and mony between Michael and Ruth the times they had in the old cha- of affinity for the building.” meetings the last week of Septem- conscious participation,” Wittmann Pera, and he remembers it as pel. Just ask Michael Pera. The chapel has been a place ber, in which Wittmann presented said. “wonderful, poignant, and a lot of “I proposed in the chapel,” said of worship for students at UD for the past renovations as well as However, remembering the past fun,” but also a ceremony where Pera, a UD alumnus. “It was a Fri- almost 140 years, and its location the future plans for the chapel. In of the chapel has been important to restroom facilities and a gather- day afternoon in the spring, and I at the center of campus as well as KU East Ballroom, the Committee Wittmann. ing area could have helped. Both talked to one of my friends about its bell tower has made it “really displayed sepia-toned photos of “I am in my seventh year work- facilities are planned to be a part it beforehand. We were going to a represent UD” according to Pera. the chapel from years ago on the ing at UD,” he said. “As the univer- of the renovated chapel. formal that night for the Chami- He liked listening to the bells as left side of the room and sketches sity was putting a master plan to- “For the Pera wedding, it nade Scholars program, and we a student, and the renovation and plans for the chapel renova- gether a couple of years ago, I wrote was raining the whole time. The went to the chapel to pray before makes him feel uncomfortable. tion were displayed on the right a letter offering my support, talking bridesmaids had to get ready in we left for the formal. We walked “There is a twinge of sadness side. Wittmann explained the sig- about my concern for the future St. Mary’s Hall and get across up to the balcony choir loft, and because they’re changing stuff nificance of the old as well as the worship space. As the committee to the Chapel under umbrellas, that’s where I proposed.” I’ve gotten used to,” Pera said. improvements of the new. Accord- was coming together, it just made and the groomsmen were in Lib- Pera married his wife, Ruth, in Father Chris Wittmann, the ing to the Committee, the renovat- sense for me to be on it.” erty Hall, and they had to get over the chapel this past June, as did co-chair of the Chapel Renovation ed chapel would not only provide During Wittmann’s first few here. When all the guests came, other couples who wanted to be Committee, has listened to input for more space, but it would also years at UD, he began to build a they couldn’t gather outside to married before the chapel closes from the community on changing have liturgical priorities such as relationship with Pera. Through talk,” Wittmann said. “The prob- for renovations. the historic building. “It’s a com- encouraging participation, com- Chaminade Scholars, as well as at- lem is, there’s no gathering space “I think the renovations are bination of a scary and an excit- municating the priestly role of the tending mass, Pera got to know to allow for that to happen in the great, although I’m glad we had ing possibility, as well as a grave baptized, giving proper emphasis Wittmann, and when Pera decided current chapel, so it all happened our wedding before the renova- responsibility when changing a to the fourfold manifestations of to get married, he used Wittmann as in the back between the last rows tions. If we had the wedding af- building that has a lot of history Christ, and gathering the faithful a spiritual mentor though the mar- and the back wall. It’s not a lot of ter the renovations, it wouldn’t to it and that people love. It also in unity. At the end of the presen- riage process. room and it got very loud in the have been the same chapel that seems like a real opportunity to tation, members of the community “We had some really good con- chapel, so they didn’t really get to 9

listen to the prelude music. That’s just an example tainty of planning, costs, and future appearance” as where not having space for parties to get together, some of the main concerns, Stoiber knows that his history of chapel renovations not having restrooms, and not having a gathering efforts will pay off when he considers the future of area all had an impact on the event. It was still won- the chapel. Late 1867 construction begins. derful, but it would have been even more wonder- “I think it will be more inviting with a gathering June 24, 1869 consecration and ful.” space, as well as having facilities like bathrooms. I dedication of the “Church of the Pera also recalled the rain. “We were going to think it will be better for people,” said Stoiber, who Nazareth” under the patronage of stand outside to greet people, but it was raining, so has spent time in committee meetings as well as giv- the Immaculate Conception includ- we stood inside the doors. It was really a lot of fun to ing his input. ing consecration of the main altar. greet people, and it added to the unity of the people Pera has his own ideas for what should change who were there,” he said. “The wedding itself was at the chapel. “Some of the stained glass is nice, 1870 two side altars purchased phenomenal, and we had our friends from UD par- like the stained glass in the sanctuary, but the ab- and placed in church. ticipate in the wedding.” stract stained glass in the main part of the chapel is 1883 complete painting of interior. Wittman believes that the chapel renovations strange. I like when stained glass reflects the Gos- 1899 electric lighting added. will improve the setting for worship, as well as cer- pel,” Pera said. Pera also talked about the chairs. He emonies other than weddings. “It’s partly about the said that the he hopes that the renovation doesn’t 1900 space available, but it’s also about how the space include pews because chairs can accommodate more 1907 20-foot addition for larger is arranged and its relationship in the sanctuary,” people than pews can. However, Wittmann addressed sacristy; painting of interior with 1900—The Chapel had pews, old doors, and Wittmann said. this. refurbishing of frescoes. the first organ. Wittmann asked junior Eric Stoiber, a student “The pews will help the unity of the congrega- government representative, to be on the Commit- tion, and the design with the altar in the center of 1919 four confessionals added. tee last year. According to Stoiber, the commit- the worship space will also help express that unity,” 1920 tee thought that having students on the committee Wittmann said. “The design of the worship space would be a good way to hear the voice of students will remind the congregation that they are not an 1924 original organ replaced by throughout the renovation process. To Stoiber, a audience, but an active participant. The Priest prays Wangerin organ. math education major, working on a committee of on behalf of the entire congregation, and not in 1929 1883 paintings in sanctu- this magnitude is not easy. place of them,” Wittmann said. “One of our liturgi- ary painted over; central heating “I’m learning how to better accept and deal with cal priorities is to communicate the active priestly installed; stations of the cross criticism and resistance. It’s all very exciting, and it role of the baptized.” removed from frames and glued to has been a great opportunity to learn about build- No matter what changes are made, Pera knows walls. ing relationships with people. It has been difficult that the renovations will be an improvement. “I 1948-49 chapel renovated to represent the student body, but I have really been know that it’s certainly going to be better,” Pera including walls and altar painted, learning about how to represent the majority,” Stoi- said. “It’s just a very spiritual center for us at UD.” ceiling cleaned and retouched; ber said. “Franciscan” murals replaced by Though there have been difficulties, with “uncer- “Annunciation” and “At Foot of the 1920—Stations of the Cross were framed, and the first generation of pews were added. Cross”; bronze tabernacle placed on Sacred Heart altar. 1949-50 1951-52 statues of Our Lady of the Pillar and Father Chaminade placed in niches in front wall of chapel. 1971 interior of chapel reconfigured including new windows, individual chairs replace pews, chapel dome refurbished and painted blue. 1983 altar and ambo moved to north wall; chairs rearranged in semi-circle around altar; original sanctuary becomes overflow seat- ing. 1949—The statues were repainted in sub- dued colors to match other decorations. 1985 dome repaired, repainted and lighted. 1999 dome painted in new color scheme—different blue with cream colored walls. 2000 reorientation of chairs facing original sanctuary, central air condi- tioning installed, new sound system added. 2009 design development and negotiation are planned to be com- pleted, with construction beginning in June.

Renovations are planned to begin in 2009 PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL PERA PHOTOS COURTESY OF Michael and Ruth say their vows as Father Chris Wittmann weds them in June, 2008 in the Immaculate Conception Chapel. WWW.MINISTRY.UDAYTON.EDU/CHAPEL 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Flyer News•Friday, October 3, 2008 Weekend Concert Preview FREEFAHL jams for cancer research Alternative, roots band NATALIE FEHDER Staff Writer to rock neighborhood

Zeta Tau Alpha sorority will hold ANNA DANESE and more unique style of music that its 12th annual FREEFAHL concert Staff Writer students on campus could enjoy,” Sunday at the Artstreet Amphitheater said CAB concert co-chair Steven to benefit breast cancer research. Bellfield lead guitarist and Parker. “Students will be attracted FREEFAHL, an acronym for vocalist Van Gallik hopes that to Bellfield because the band uses Forever Reminding and Educating someday someone will be able to influences that many students are Every Female About Healthy Living, describe his band’s sound better familiar with. By incorporating the intends to bring breast cancer than he can. style of music from these bands, awareness to UD students. The band’s myspace, www. Bellfield has a similar, yet unique “It’s to honor those who have suf- myspace.com/bellfield, lists them as feel to their music.” fered or are suffering from breast an alternative/rock/roots band with Bellfield was founded by Gallik cancer as well as in memory of a “highly structured, yet occasionally and Rob Morrow after the death those who have lost the fight,” senior ethereal, alternative rock sound.” of their friend in 2004. The three Germaine Maschoff, president of ZTA, Their influences include Dave grew up in the same neighborhood, said. COURTESY OF WWW.MYSPACE.COM/BLESSIDUNIONOFSOULS Matthews Band, the Red Hot Chili went to the same school and played Blessid Union of Souls, an alternative rock band from Morrow, Ohio, will All proceeds raised from the perform at UD on Sunday. Peppers, and The Beatles. sports together. Morrow and Gallik concert will be donated to the Zeta “Keeping an open-minded, lost touch with each other when Tau Alpha Foundation, where the shows. Other noted radio friendly acts such as the Goo Goo Dolls, Sugar collective approach to song-writing, they went to college, but after their money will be dispersed to various songs include “Standing at the Edge Ray and Kid Rock. the band is never short on ideas or friend’s death, Gallik and Morrow breast cancer organizations, including of the Earth,” “I Wanna Be There,” One of the new events this year is a opinions,” said the band’s myspace. rekindled their friendship. They’ve the Susan G. Komen Foundation. and “I Believe.” Blessid has performed Yoplait yogurt eating contest in which Gallik agrees that their sound is been playing music together ever According to Kristina Frazier, ZTA’s with prominent acts such as Bon Jovi, the pink yogurt lids will be donated a mix of different band members’ since. Bellfield formed out of a wish FREEFAHL coordinator, $8,706 was Third Eye Blind and Vertical Horizon. to Yoplait’s “Save Lids to Save Lives” influences and is difficult to to carry on their friend’s spirit. raised last year. She said this year’s Urban Transit, a band from campaign. There will be 100 yogurts describe. “It sounds cheesy, but I wouldn’t goal is to raise $10,000 to “show how Columbus, Ohio, will be kicking evenly divided among 10 guys to see “We’ve got songs that have a folk be playing in this band with these much support there is from the UD off the concert with the opening who can eat them the fastest. influence, some have a funk influence people if Preston hadn’t gone campus.” performance. “It will be really fun to watch,” or a blues influence, but they all through what he did,” Gallik said. Compared to past concerts, this “Urban Transit captures the gist Frazier said. “The guys will end up piece together in some way,” Gallik The five-piece band includes year’s concert underwent major of the piano-driven rock movement,” basically drinking them to win.” said over the phone Monday. guitarists Gallik and Morrow, changes. Past events typically hosted according to mtvU.com. The luminary ceremony, which CAB will sponsor Bellfield, drummer Jimi Touche, pianist Jed more bands, consisted of longer Their sound is reflective of such will take place before Blessid hits the hailing from Knoxville, Tenn., in Eaton and bassist Jason Gostkowski. performances, and had carnival-like bands as Coldplay, the Fray and stage, is a tradition at the FREEFAHL concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Bellfield has played with bands events. This year’s FREEFAHL concert Something Corporate. They have concert. ArtStreet Amphitheatre. Curbside such as Carbon Leaf, A.L.O, John is shorter, which will hopefully benefit performed with noted musicians like “One of the most touching moments Watermelon Waterfall, a three-piece Popper, and The Monkees. They the entire event. Earth, Wind, and Fire, Matt Wertz, of the event is the luminary ceremony band of UD students, will open for toured the Southeast, including all “This year’s concert is shorter and Chicago. Urban Transit has which highlights the courage and Bellfield at 7 p.m. There will be free over Tennessee and as far south as so that more people are there at the previously played at parties on UD’s strength of those affected,” Maschoff food and drinks, and each student Atlanta, but this will be their first same time and so that there is more campus, leading Frazier to meet the said. that attends the concert will receive time playing in Dayton, and Gallik of a focus on the three bands,” Frazier drummer of the band and being able Frazier and ZTA sorority members a free raffle ticket to win an 8 GB says they are excited to extend their said. to get them to agree to perform at this have worked hard to put on the 12th iPod Nano. The concert, part of the tour this far. Headlining the night is Blessid benefit concert. annual FREEFAHL concert. Tickets first October weekend scene, is free “Hopefully we will play a couple Union of Souls, but this is not their first Fred Shafer, who is about to begin can be purchased for $10 from any and open to the public. hours of music [UD students] can FREEFAHL concert. They headlined touring with Hinder and Staind, will ZTA member or during lunch hours at “CAB picked this band after enjoy and remember,” he said. “We the event in 2005 and attracted a large perform an acoustic set. Shafer blends the tables outside KU. researching online for a younger hope they have a really good time.” crowd. Blessid is most known for their rock with pop to deliver hits like “Here “It’s a great way to get a free dinner, 1999 hit song “Hey Leonardo (She I Am,” “Breakaway,” and “It’s All On hang out with friends, and every penny Likes Me for Me),” which can be heard Me.” Shafer has already found success of the donations given are for a worthy HOW TO GO in countless movies and television by sharing the stage with numerous cause,” Frazier said.

WHAT Bellfield in concert PERFORMANCE LINEUP with Curbside Watermelon Waterfall 5:00 p.m.Urban Transit WHEN Saturday at 7 p.m. 6:00 p.m.Yoplait yogurt eating contest WHERE ArtStreet 6:30 p.m.Fred Shafer Amphitheatre COST Free 6:30 p.m.Luminary ceremony; Raffles COURTESY OF WWW.MYSPACE.COM/BELLFIELD INFO artstreet.udayton.edu Bellfield performed at home in 8:10 p.m.Blessid Union of Souls Knoxville, Tenn. in July at World’s Fair Park. WWW.MYSPACE.COM/URBANTRANSIT ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11 Flyer News•Friday, October 3, 2008 “Unwrap Your Candy,” one acts in the Black Box

SYLVIA MAYE is produced by Ayers and will feature “You hear their thoughts and see “This is an exciting time of Studio Theatre Web site at http:// Chief Staff Writer senior directors Caitlin Cronin, their reactions to each other,” Ayers the year for us with new members campus.udayton.edu/~studiotheatre. Charlie Suer and Reed Motz. said. “It’s basically, a depiction of joining,” she said. “There are 24 cast During the summer, senior Nicole The one act plays featured in the what audiences do when they sit in members participating in all four one HOW TO GO Ayers knew she wanted to direct a show are “Lot 13: The Bone Violin,” a play.” acts.” WHAT “Unwrap Your Candy,” show that would get UD students directed by Suer; “Baby Talk,” “Wildwood Park” is another one Ayers is also anticipating a show a night of one act plays involved early in the year. Now, as directed by Motz; “Wildwood Park,” act featured in the show. This one she calls “twisted yet fun” and is sure WHEN Saturday & Sunday one of the directors of the upcoming directed by Cronin; and “Unwrap act takes place in a house where that audiences will enjoy all of the at 8 p.m. show “Unwrap Your Candy,” she is Your Candy,” directed by Ayers. This a murder occurred. The realtor is one acts. excited to showcase her directing one act is the overall theme for the trying to sell a man this particular “All of them are amazing and have WHERE The Black Box, abilities Saturday and Sunday at 8 night she said. house and she discovers that he is their own individual uniqueness,” Music/Theatre Building Room 137 p.m. in the Black Box Theater. In the original Wright production possibly the killer. she said. “Unwrap Your Candy” is a of “Unwrap Your Candy”, audience As the first production for Studio To reserve seats for “Unwrap COST Free collection of one act plays written members would hear voiceovers and Theatre this year, there are a lot of Your Candy” call 229-3685 or x93685. by 2004 Pulitzer Prize-winning a spotlight would pinpoint random new people participating, and some For more information on this and TICKETS Call 229-3685 to reserve tickets playwright Doug Wright. The show people in audience. old faces, Cronin said. upcoming performances visit the FRONT PORCH PROFILE Late Nite Munchies? 431 Lowes CALL DOMINO’S! Roommates Seniors Anna Thacker, Now Open until 3:00AM Sunday-Thursday Chelsey Krummel, Allie Cohen and & 4:00AM Friday & Saturday first-year graduate student Julie Roth

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“A free press sometimes causes pain. But it is a free and vigorous press that, in the end, protects all of us.” forum Roger S. Kintzel, former publisher, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution fneditorial yourturn Engage: Writing from Chaminade Get to know your SGA senators, it’s Take advantage of all the opportunities that UD has to offer its students your $9 a semester they’re spending school in the country, is an opportu- class, after class and, occasionally, nity offered through UD. instead of class. A few weeks ago students had the opportunity to go online to vote This exchange program sends UD It’s a life imagined by few and for their respective senators that would represent them in the Student students to Chaminade University of lived by even fewer. Government Association. Whether you took advantage of the oppor- Honolulu for a semester. That’s the It’s never hotter than 90 degrees tunity or not was your choice, but either way be aware that each full- Eric Weinheimer Senior capital of Hawaii for our geographi- and never cooler than 70. It never time student pays a little more than $9 a semester as part of his or her cally challenged friends. rains for more than 20 minutes at a student fees for SGA. According to the SGA 2008-2009 fiscal year bud- The University of Dayton offers How? Well, Chaminade Univer- time and the place earns its “Rain- get, there’s a total of $122,000 of your money they’re working with. great opportunities to all of us who sity, UD and St. Mary’s University in bow State” nickname with one al- That’s a lot of money, and it’s not only up to the members of SGA have the privilege of attending. It San Antonio are all Marianist uni- most everyday. We’ve gone sailing on to spend it wisely, but each student as well. We voted the senators who offers a great chance to get involved versities and are considered sister the Pacific, hiking in the jungle and have a large say in how that money is spent, and if we can practice with the community in multiple schools. This relationship allows for snorkeling in the crystal clear water. enough civic engagement we can help make sure that money goes to formats on various levels, a well- the unique experience of living on We’ve seen sea turtles and sunsets good use. rounded education and a completely an island in the middle of the Pacific and have been attacked by jelly fish. As Flyer News’ first journalistic loyalty to the students, we’ve de- voted a full-page spread on the newly elected SGA senators to help you unique — almost utopian — student Ocean. We’ve paddled-out, crashed hard and practice this civic engagement. We want UD students to be able to put housing situation. The semester costs the same in even surfed a wave or two. faces to the people they voted for – giving a visual image to the whole New opportunities can be found terms of tuition because you are If it sounds like paradise, it is, and SGA organization, so to speak. Your job is to get to know the senators all over campus. They hang reckless- still paying UD directly and housing you don’t truly know paradise until that represent you. Say hello to them when you pass them on campus ly from billboards, flood our inboxes is quite comparable. The only thing you’re here. or shoot them an e-mail if you have something on your mind. daily and are even scribbled on bed that makes a semester in Hawaii Opportunities are everywhere, Most importantly, though, hold them accountable. If you find they sheets draped over Ghetto porches. more costly is the flight and the over- but opportunities like this only come sponsored some event or supported some issue you approve of give The only downside: opportunities all cost of living (food especially): A once in a lifetime. If you’re an under- them pats on the back and tell them to keep up the good work. If you are so plentiful there are some that price well worth it. classman and enjoy traveling then I aren’t happy about an SGA-related issue or don’t approve of some- slip through the cracks and go unno- Eleven UD students, including highly recommend that you look into thing; let them know that, too. Work with your senators. Failing to do ticed. myself, are just about six weeks into this program. anything about a situation won’t change it, and sometimes something It’s time to sit up, pay attention our semester at Chaminade, and But, even in the midst of an un- that’s as simple as communication is a good start to solving a prob- and take notice of an opportunity for trust me when I tell you, it is amaz- imaginable experience like this, it lem. UD students that is severely under- ing. speaks volumes of the University of So speak up now. There’s a big election coming up in November utilized. The Chaminade Univer- Most of us live a little under a mile Dayton that I can honestly say I miss for a position bigger than SGA. If you are engaged in federal govern- sity Exchange Program, the likes of from the Pacific Ocean and some live it. I’ll have my fun in paradise, but I’ll ment issues why not push yourself to participate on a campus level which is offered at only one other even closer. We go to the beach before be back and better for it. as well? Word on the street... fnstaff 2008-2009 Do you think students at UD actually recycle?

Editor in Chief Will Hanlon 229-3892 Assistant Photography Editor Ryan Kozelka

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Arts & Entertainment Editor Rania Shakkour Chief Sports Writer Bryce Stuckenschneider 229-3890 Business Manager Kara Eliopoulos Assistant A & E Editor Nick Iannarino Advertising Manager “Absolutely not, because “No, but we make sure to “No, you can’t recycle Opinions Editor Jason Lyon 229-3878 Kathryn Lecklider 229-3813 recycling is expensive and put all of the cans in one styrofoam.” Sports Editor Cory Griffin 229-3891 Assistant Ad. Managers Dayton is cheap.” bag for the can collectors.” Assistant Sports Editor John Bedell Stacey Ferranti & Lauren Lecklider

Propeller Editor Amanda Orr Web Editor CJ Wurtz Copy Editor Tim Graves Asst. Web Editor Daniel Longenbaker Daniel longenbaker, Senior Russ pierce, senior micaela drolshagen, junior Photography Editor Briana Synder Electronic media Finance & econmonics finance OPINIONS 13 Flyer News•Friday, October 3, 2008 yourturn Stadium was about letters to the editor more than baseball Argument against Flyer Radio was misinformed It really bothers me when a mi- We’ve been warned as DJ’s for the ming also gives the station a huge event. I remember years ago when nority of readers write to Flyer News last two years that if the language— boost in credibility. No longer do my father broke down and cried to whine about an issue which they both spoken and broadcast through promotions directors from WUDR demonstrate a complete misunder- songs—did not improve then there have to answer, “Well, uh, we play, because his childhood hero Mickey standing of — ignorance at its finest were going to be some changes in or- uh, everything really” when asked Mantle had passed away. All of this is on display for the entire campus to der to keep WUDR. But a handful of what the station’s format is by poten- was a big part in his life and it is soon behold. hard-headed DJ’s continued to play tial clients. They can now give a de- going to be gone forever. The issue in this case is the recent and say whatever they wanted on the finitive and professional answer and Michelle Hey Freshman This stadium’s history has wit- change in Flyer Radio’s program- air. Since the stern reminders didn’t that better attracts clients. nessed many important moments ming. As someone who has worked seem to sink in with the staff, here we So I must strongly disagree with Last Sunday was the final game though the years: papal visits, famous at Flyer Radio for three years now, find ourselves. Radisek’s notion that the station I’m tired of listening to the ignorance Radisek’s argument is the typical “has lost.” How can keeping WUDR the Yankees played in their historic boxing matches including greats like that seems to prevail from some now- misinformed one that I have heard on campus be considered losing? ballpark and by this time next year Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali, the past disc jockies that just don’t get it. so many times. He did manage to Allowing a handful of dope hosts to the stadium that was built in 1923 so-called “greatest football game ever I’ve been active with Flyer Radio make one correct point stating that continue doing whatever they want- will be torn down and replaced by a played” in 1958 between the Colts and since my freshman year. I’ve had an outside force has tried “to take ed and then having WUDR’s broad- new one. The new Yankee stadium the Giants. George Bush threw the my weekly sports talk show for two one of our frequencies.” By the way, cast license stripped in a court of law might bring luxury suites and new first pitch following Sept. 11 and, of years and have been on the sports it’s called a broadcast license, not a would be “losing.” technologies to make the games course, the games played by famous staff that broadcasts UD varsity ath- frequency. Radisek also said that the station letics for just as long. I know many This outside force is very real has lost the “dedicated show hosts” easier to watch but it will not bring Yankees players with names like other DJs and I am good friends with and there is a ton of money involved. and, “what it once was: a college ra- the same atmosphere brought by the Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, and most of the full-time staff at WUDR. We’re talking millions of dollars here. dio station.” Wrong. The station has, old stadium. My father, a native New many more who brought 26 world So you can imagine my frustration When WVUD’s broadcast license if anything, lost (and I use that term Yorker, was taken by his uncle when championships to the Bronx. There when someone who complains about was sold in 1992 the university took loosely) the idiots and undedicated he was 9 to his first baseball game at are such great names and such rich the decision that the staff made has the money and used it to help fund DJs whose actions brought about Yankee stadium. The impression left history associated with this ballpark no knowledge of the situation what- the construction of the Humanities this decision in the first place. The by the huge stadium, its atmosphere, that have been ingrained into history soever. Center. This is a serious matter. dedicated ones are the DJs who, de- The letter sophomore Joe Radisek Many don’t realize that if the spite the changes, really understand crowd and players made him a Yan- books and made into famous films. It sent to FN recently gave me my fill of staff continued to allow DJs to play why the decision was made and are kees fan for life. is sad to see something so important a weak argument. and utter whatever they wanted on sticking around. We make the week- My father went to many more to American culture just fade away. First, Radisek, like many others, the air, there would be no Flyer Ra- ly dedicated trek to the studio to do baseball games there, and when he Baseball is an American icon. It seems to think the full-time staff at dio. Period. This outside source, a what we love. That dedication is the was not sitting in the ballpark, he was is a game that has been around for WUDR decided to change the pro- church affiliate to the best knowledge essence of a college radio station. watching the games on television. years and will be sticking around for gramming on Flyer Radio for kicks. of the WUDR staff, would finally go And the last time I checked, we still I remember him telling me stories many more to come. Yankee Stadi- In fact, their hand was forced. They through with his threat to sue the have one of those. had to standardize the programming license away. With all the FCC vio- about the stadium and the history um has produced some of the great- because of some knuckleheads who lations that he has heard emanating that took place there, but I was never est moments in baseball history. thought they could swear on the air from the studio, his argument would interested until now. On the day of Whether the stadium is remembered and play whatever kind of music be a formidable one. John Bedell, JunioR the last game I was talking to him for “The Bambino’s” home runs or they wanted regardless of lyrics. The standardization of program- Electronic Media on the phone while he was describ- the roof facade that runs along the ing his emotions about the Yankees’ park, many Americans, especially of last hurrah. Many of the old stars my father’s generation will always he grew up with were there. Names remember the great stadium and Senior thinks Health Center needs an overhaul like Ford, Berra and Jackson. As he cherishing moments it brought to was describing this to me I began to their hearts. The Death Center, oops! I mean, the Health Cen- does not in the least appear to be knowledgeable in understand his emotions about the ter is in need of help. the medical terminology and services departments, The Health Center on campus is in need of a and seems to over-generalize a lot of peoples’ symp- serious overhaul. The people are unfriendly and toms. There has been many a time doctors will just unskilled. First off let me talk about the service, or write a prescription for something that doesn’t even rather a lack thereof. need a prescription. One of my friends went there I find it quite odd that a student is not allowed to recently and got a prescription for Vicodin and she “It speaks volumes of make an appointment in person. While it may be had strep throat. Really? Is that necessary or just more convenient to make one over the phone, stu- plain dense? dents should have a choice. Also, when talking to Granted, the staff can only work with the infor- the University of Dayton the receptionist on the phone she sounds patroniz- mation provided by students, however, I believe the ing and inconsiderate. Moreover, I am appalled that staff should be more thorough in its services, and that I can honestly say I the Health Center, which claims to be there in a time take a refresher course in common sense. of need, turns down students needing help just be- cause a student isn’t registered due to financial is- miss it.” sues, and other absurd reasons. This service is free to undergraduates! Alex Martinez, Senior Now on to the care provided. The medical staff Music and Psychology ourpolicy ERic WEinheimer SEnior 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 representations or warranties Journalism 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 500-word letters to the editor @ flyernews.com. Submissions must include name, major, phone number and year. 14 SPORTS Flyer News•Friday, October 3, 2008 Football WEEKEND SChedule First PFL game to bring Camels to town Flyers attempt to bounce back from first loss of the season in defense of Pioneer Football League Title MEN’S GOLF RYAN HADER and program that is now a member Sun. Oct. 5 and Mon. Oct. 6 Staff Writer of the PFL. Leo Keenan Invitational Coach Chamberlin will be the Olean, N.Y. “Our focus is always on the first to praise the new Campbell league championship,” Flyer football program in Buies Creek, football coach Rick Chamberlin N.C. WOMEN’S SOCCER said. “That’s what we want to “They did not just throw this Sun. Oct. 5 at Xavier shoot for.” thing together,” Chamberlin said. Chamberlin’s words have set “They have a beautiful facility, the tone for the remainder of the a great area to recruit from, and FOOTBALL Flyer football season. The head Coach [Dale] Steele and his staff Sat. Sept. 27 vs. Campbell coach is fired up and eager to begin know how to win games.” league play. His Flyers prepare to Campbell is coming off its WOMEN’S TENNIS host the Campbell Fighting Camels first victory last Saturday and is Fri. Oct. 3 and Sat. Oct. 4 Cincinnati Invitational “Our focus is always on the league championship. VOLLEYBALL That’s what we want to shoot for.” Fri. Oct. 3 at George Wash. -Coach Rick Chamberlin Sun. Oct. 5 at Charlotte

MEN’S TENNIS Saturday in their Pioneer Football looking to build on the program’s Fri. Oct. 3 and Sat. Oct. 4 League opener. monumental win. Chamberlin Ball State Fall Invitational Despite a loss last Saturday in understands that the Camels will Pittsburgh against Duquesene, be fired up and the pressure will Chamberlin has faith that his team be on his Flyers. SOFTBALL will respond, in a big way. “We have to go in knowing Sat. Oct. 4 at Wright State “We’re better than the way we they’re going to come in well- Sun. Oct. 5 vs. Bowling Green* executed on Saturday,” Chamberlin prepared and play with a lot of said. “I really believe our kids intensity,” Chamberlin said. “We *Game played in Columbus will respond well going into this have to go out and do our own game.” thing and we’ll be fine.” The Flyers’ loss to Duquesne Coming off a league title and inside the came after three consecutive wins the I-AA Mid Major National DAVE LOWE/PHOTOGRAPHER to begin the season and 10 wins Championship, the Flyers are The Flyers defense collaborates to bring down a Fordham player in the team’s second game of the season. The Flyers look to win their first confer- NUMBERS overall last season. Losing the beginning league play as major ence game on Saturday. field position battle and struggling targets for the rest of the league. 4 with turnovers hampered the Chamberlin is confident in his Men’s soccer team’s ranking in Flyers’ opportunities. Duquesne team’s ability to thrive off this the NSCAA Middle Atlantic Re- was able to convert Flyer mistakes pressure. gion. The team is 6-2-1 on the into points and Dayton never “Dayton has always had a Welcome Stadium season and will face Richmond recovered. bull’s-eye on its back because of “Whether you win or lose a Dayton, Ohio on Oct. 10 at Baujan Field. The our reputation,” Chamberlin said. game will take place at 7 p.m. game, you have 24 hours to get over “We are going to be the big game it. You move on, and I think our for everyone, whether we were SaturDAY 1 p.m. team will do just that,” Chamberlin defending champion or not. We said. have to make sure we’re at the top So how does a team so of our game. The quality of young Dayton (3-1) vs. Campbell (1-4) RED SCARE CORNHOLE accustomed to winning adjust men we have here at Dayton, I and prepare for a league game don’t worry about big heads. They TOURNAMENT following a frustrating loss? know how to handle this type of Welcome Stadium Parking Lot “I don’t think I have to deal with situation.” it very much, because I think it’s The Flyers refuse to prepare our upperclassmen that will get any differently for a conference SaturDAY 11 A.m. the point across,” Chamberlin said. game than a nonconference game, “The intensity and how important and this is essential to the Flyers’ $10 PER TEAM a league game is, it comes from success throughout the season. those upperclassmen. They’ve “You can’t put special attention Sign up in KU today been through it. Our leadership on any specific game, whether a or at Red Scare’s Web site will handle it.” new opponent or not,” Chamberlin After the 3-1 start, Dayton is said. “You have to keep the kicking off the PFL season with routine and momentum that you udaytonredscare.com two straight home games, the first build throughout the season. against Campbell University. The preparation will not be any - Prizes will be awarded The Fighting Camels are hitting different. Our focus is on the the gridiron this season for the first league championship.” time in nearly 60 years. The school For this Flyers team, that focus - Proceeds go to a UD cancer dropped the football program due begins now. survivor to the conflict in Korea in 1950, and has spent the past two years building a coaching staff, facility, SPORTS 15 Flyer News•Friday, October 3, 2008 Commentary Softball wound brings back stint of childhood Now after the games it’s time morning to do it all over again. We ridiculed for trying too hard. Life’s wide abrasion in my left leg that for Marycrest or ramen noodles, could slide into bases and be proud not as fun as it used to be. looks like hell and hurts even more. then maybe if our schedules let us to answer questions about our And yeah, we’re only 20-some- Got it playing intramural softball we’ll catch an episode of a TV show bloody legs. Life was fun. years-old ­­­— at least we can still on Sunday. Slid into second trying and then stay up all night swigging Now, we think our lives remember things like the “Sandlot” to squeeze a few more moments out coffee and doing homework. aren’t so simple. We think we’re and Surge. of my childhood. We were down by You see, back then we lived putting our effort into things that It’s difficult trying to think how 3 in the bottom of the fifth, and a much simpler life. We put our matter, pretend there are more to get out of this funless cycle we our team hasn’t won a game since effort into things that didn’t consequences than there actually now call life. But then, when all freshman year. WILL HANLON matter, rarely thought twice about are, and dread waking up the next hope seems lost, I look down and Was it worth it? Absolutely. consequences, and would look morning to do it all over again. catch a glimpse of the answer. Editor in Chief forward to waking up the next We slide into bases now and get There’s a 6-inch-long, 2-inch- [email protected]

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JOHN BEDELL OTHERS IN PAIN Assistant Sports Editor Sacher is not the only member of the women’s soccer team to be Kim Sacher left for a afflicted by the debilitating injury snowboarding trip in the spring of recently. In the last two years the her sophomore year in 2007 just like Flyers have lost senior midfielder any previous trip she had been on. Amanda Gallow, redshirt The co-captain of the women’s soccer sophomore midfielder Cara team surely expected a trip of fun Cornacchia and senior goalkeeper and relaxation while enjoying one of Deana Waintraub to ACL or other her favorite hobbies: snowboarding. knee injuries. All three are healthy Sacher returned, however, with a for this season; however, the Flyers partially torn ACL in her left knee have taken another hit as redshirt that required surgery, months of sophomore defender Lauren rehab and forced Sacher to redshirt Maybury is out with an ACL tear. her junior season. Now a senior, Sacher said that INSIDE THE INJURY during the trip she tried skiing for This might seem ridiculous to the first time. That decision was the the outside observer but head coach beginning of a serious injury and a Mike Tucker said that ACL injuries long rehabilitation journey back to are commonplace in women’s the field for the Flyer midfielder. soccer. Sacher said the tear happened “We do a lot of work in the weight during her third run down a hill room that’s meant to strengthen the when she tried to turn. areas around joints but in some “I thought I was really good but cases [injuries] happen regardless,” I hadn’t exactly learned how to Tucker said. “There’s been a lot of stop yet,” Sacher said. “I was going research done on hip angles and really fast and I tried to go to the all that for women. For younger side and my knee buckled, my skis women there are probably four or kept going, and I fell.” five [ACL injuries] to every one that men have.”

“It’s devastating whenever it happens. You almost count on one every year.”

-Coach Mike Tucker on ACL injuries RYAN KOZELKA/ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR Top: Kim Sacher runs downfield in last weekend’s game. Bottom left: Amanda Gallow fights for position in last week- end’s game against Richmond. Gallow suffered from an ACL injury last season.

Tucker said that he has seen “too “During the surgery you lose a training room trying to strengthen many” ACL injuries in his career. lot of muscle and range of motion. it,” Sacher said. “It’s devastating whenever it You also come out with a lot of With an ACL surgery, the happens,” Tucker said. “You almost swelling,” Schulte said. “First you recovery can take a long time and count on one every year. It’s hard focus on getting back the range of also can be very painful. because you know when it happens motion and then strengthening “It was really painful. In the first that you can’t count on that player and re-building muscle. Finally, couple weeks after the surgery, you for a minimum of six months and in you move on to functional activity can’t bend your knee,” Sacher said. some cases a year.” so that the athlete can return to “Being able to bend it 90 degrees The injuries are hard for Tucker play—agility, running, jumping, was a really good day for me. It’s because of the adjustments they that sort of thing.” continually painful because you’re bring. rebuilding muscle but after a couple “You go into seasons and you plan SACHER’S RECOVERY months it definitely gets better. for certain players but if they go out Sacher’s rehab was no walk in The first two or three months were with an ACL or something similar the park. When the injury occurred the worst.” then you have to try and revamp she first thought that it was a bone Sitting out was also difficult for everything that you have done to bruise, so she took it easy for a Sacher but she admitted that she is that point,” Tucker said. couple weeks thinking her knee now better for it. Lisa Schulte, a graduate would heal. “I wasn’t used to watching the assistant with the sports medicine “After a month, it still wasn’t games from the sideline,” Sacher department, works with the better so we took an MRI and it said. “It helped me grow as a women’s soccer team, and knows was partially torn,” Sacher said. player but I didn’t feel like I was how limiting an injury to the ACL “That’s why I had surgery in the a part of the team since I didn’t can be to a player. summer rather than immediately get to practice. It was a learning “The ACL prevents the knee because we didn’t know it was process.” from moving anteriorally and torn.” Sacher has now fully recovered from shifting,” Schulte said. “It Sacher said she went to rehab from her injury and with Sacher has a lot to do with stability when twice a week over that summer. back and a healthy roster, the you are cutting, running, and When she came back for the season Flyers are well on their way to backpedalling.” it was every day. their goal of reaching the NCAA Schulte added that the rehab is “When the girls were practicing, Tournament. difficult for many reasons. I was doing exercises or going in the