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UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON VOL. 57 NO. 37 Elie Wiesel: 1986 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Holocaust survivor New amendment I lost all my faith in humanity in “ to SGA Constitution , but this generation is Auschwitz gives student groups a great generation. increased funding

They are sensitive, and I have much CARLY GOEBEL Staff Writer MEAGAN MARION for them. Assistant News Editor ” On March 23, the SGA senate hope passed an amendment to allow for Holocaust survivor Elie Wie- overall talk gave his audience a What happens to one community speak up and not let anyone tell more funding for activities and stu- sel spoke with a voice of hope and glimpse into the passion he feels affects another and they become them what to say and when to say dent organizations. peace at the University of Day- about making the world a better related based on those occurrenc- it. With the disappearance of the Stu- ton’s Diversity Lecture Series on place and learning from the past. es. He used his experience in the “People shouldn’t tell us when dent Leadership Council this year, March 25, inspiring his audience “He was very chill and laid Nazi camps as an example of this to laugh or when to cry,” he said. SGA has decided to take on many of to pursue life with education and back; that’s how people need to kind of diversity within a com- “We are free. Never let anyone its responsibilities. Many student or- sensitivity. be,” freshman Marina LoCasto munity. violate that sovereignty.” ganizations and their activities strug- Wiesel connected with stu- said. “I liked him a lot. He had a Everyone in the labor camps Wiesel’s message of promoting gle to collect funding, so SGA thought dents Thursday afternoon in lot of great things to say.” came from different parts of Eu- education and wanting to initi- it was time to step in and assist UD Sears Recital Hall and spoke at Education is an irreplaceable rope with different backgrounds, ate a change in the world carried students seeking to hold events. the Benjamin and Marian Schus- tool, Wiesel explained. Being in- and this created a makeshift hope for today. He believed that “This amendment is important ter Performing Arts Center formed is the only way people community found in diversity, he people are capable of making the because it officially establishes SGA Thursday night. can learn from the past and it is said. world a better place. as a guaranteed source of financing On campus, he led a discus- through this knowledge that the People today need to recog- “I lost all my faith in human- for other student organizations,” said sion with students from UD and world can come to know and em- nize their relations with others ity in Auschwitz,” he said. “But student body President John Jewell. DECA, challenging them to initi- brace a culture of acceptance in and take a step forward out of this generation is a great gen- “This amendment also puts a limit on ate change within the world and diversity. the past. Asking questions about eration. They are sensitive and I how much SGA can spend on internal to educate themselves. “What has happened to this events going on today such as have much hope for them.” events.” “The world needs more sensi- society?” Wiesel asked. “Can you Darfur, the war in Iraq or crimes Wiesel is the author of over 50 Jewell hopes that this new amend- tivity,” Wiesel said. “We need to not speak freely anymore? And against humanity can shed light books, winner of the 1986 Nobel ment will fix past problems SGA has read, read, read and listen. There if you do, you open yourself up on what is happening in the world Peace Prize, recipient of the Med- had with internal spending, which he are so many injustices in the to violence. What else can we do and create a platform to learn al of Freedom and a professor at believes is unfair for members of the world, and we have to speak up.” [to prevent this] but to teach our from history and spark a brighter Boston University. student body not involved in SGA. Wiesel held a discussion with a people respect and diversity.” future. “Life is not made of years, but “In the past SGA has used student dozen or so people about his expe- Wiesel emphasized commu- It is up to people to decide how of moments,” he said, encourag- money frivolously on events that were riences as a Holocaust survivor, nity and interconnections, which they want to live. One of Wiesel’s ing his listeners to have gratitude only intended for those in SGA,” he author, teacher and activist. His are two central values of UD. key messages was for people to for what they have and go forth to said. “This amendment will require create peace among humanity. SGA to think twice about internal events because there is a limit on how Primary elections over, two parties left vying for president/vice president much can be spent.” Not only will the amendment help STEPHANIE VERMILLION Ruiz in the lead with 672 votes, Say- student groups with funding, which UD tradition. Another one of their fund organizations and activities on News Editor well and Nestor second with 661 votes will be much more possible with the goals is to make sure students feel campus but it is the hope of SGA to and the third party, Kevin Tuleta and passing of the new amendment to the comfortable approaching any SGA be seen not just as the communicator The SGA primary elections have Calli Roberts, with 601 votes. A total constitution. They also hope to be member, and they plan on assisting between the students and the admin- come to a close with the Christine of 1,934 students voted. more connected with their constitu- campus organizations as well. istration. Farmer/Ish Ruiz and Jim Saywell/ The Farmer/Ruiz party is run- ents by going door-to-door twice a se- Official voting for president/vice “This amendment clearly makes Kelly Nestor parties winning and set ning with the theme of “A Vote To Be mester to hear any concerns. president will begin April 8 and last SGA a strong financial resource for to campaign until final elections end Heard.” They plan to make SGA more The Saywell/Nestor party’s theme through April 17. Voting will take student organizations, while also im- April 17. accountable and ensure the members is “We Are ... UD!” They plan to stay place online at elections.udayton.edu. proving the student-to-student col The primary elections, which end- of SGA are doing their job correctly. connected with the student body first ed Friday, March 26, had Farmer and They also hope to focus on helping and foremost and maintain a strong See Student funds p. 2 weather TODAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY (Source: www.nws.noaa.gov) 59/38 69/48 74/51 EAT UP FOR MORE ENERGY The sick joke that was snow last Thursday is a thing Sunny. Sunny. Sunny. of the past as this weekend will get up in the 70s. Switching to healthy foods makes energy levels soar PAGE 5 2 NEWS Flyer News •Tuesday, March 30, 2010 UD switches from private lenders to government for student loans

DAN CLEVELAND fi nance student loans. Harmon said. Harmon thinks this Although the change is not ma- Staff Writer With the money saved, they change will bring more stability. jor, it is still getting positive re- plan to offer more Pell grants, “This change is helpful for our sponse from current students. Flyer News is now UD’s fi nancial aid offi ces which offer grants to low-income students because it provides sta- Incoming freshmen for the 2010 accepting staff are doing what they can to pro- students. bility with student lending,” Har- semester are already aware of vide more fi nancial stability for According to Kathy McEuen mon said. “There has been much the change because it appears on applications for the students and their families by Harmon, UD’s executive direc- volatility and uncertainty in the their fi nancial award letters. UD 2010-2011 school switching scholarship sources tor of Financial Aid and Student marketplace, and we want to en- will communicate with families from private donors to the federal Success, UD’s plans to switch to sure our students and families in the summer about the change. year. government. federal loans from the U.S. De- have access to student loans and For more information on stu- Starting in fall 2010, instead of partment of Education have been receive continued service. We also dent loans, check out http://fi - receiving the fi nancial aid money in the works for a year and a half. think that this benefi ts taxpayers, naid.udayton.edu/. Pick up an from private lenders, UD will now The transition should be seam- as there will be no fees paid to pri- rely on the federal government to less for students and parents, vate lending institutions.” application in KU 232. Applications due April 7. STUDENT FUNDS “Currently being a member of a limited because of lack of suffi cient ing years organizations will be able (cont. from p. 1) student organization, I have become funds.” to turn to SGA in times of need,” said aware of the rising diffi culty of fund- In the end, SGA hopes to see more Chalupa. laboration at UD,” Jewell said. raising,” said rescue squad member, planned events on campus, as well Now that the amendment has Contact Jacqui The amendment will give them Allison Chalupa. “While student as give students an incentive for stu- been passed, it will be run by the sen- Boyle at boylejaj@ the opportunity to invest more time organizations can have wonderful dents to be more aware of what SGA ate. A two-thirds vote will be needed gmail.com with into the organization rather than ideas and the capabilities to do great is doing. to form a committee in charge of the questions. fundraising. things on campus, they often are “I think it is great that in the com- money. NEWS 3 Flyer News •Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Health care bill passes, discussed at UD Symposium

ANNA BEYERLE Coinciding with the passing Assistant News Edtior of the bill, the university held its first annual Health Care Sympo- President Obama signed a bill sium last Saturday. UD students into law last week that will give spearheaded this major effort to the American health care system spread more knowledge and opin- the biggest renovation it has seen ions about the American health in over 40 years, and will have care system. key impacts on young U.S. citi- The symposium was held in zens. the Science Center from noon to The law will also require all 6 p.m. March 27. UD students and Americans to purchase health in- local medical professionals met surance or pay a fine, according to discuss the current state of to a CNN article. Children will America’s health care during the now be allowed to stay on their conference which was organized parents’ health insurance plans by UD’s pre-medicine department until the age of 26, which will and Miami Valley Hospital. give students more time to find The afternoon focused on fos- a steady job and generate income tering discussion about health after graduating from college. care access for the poor. Speak- The first annual UD Health Care Symposium had alumni discuss the new health care bill and their experiences post-graduation in medical school. JARED SZECHY/ The final bill that fixed provi- ers and panels were hosted to STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER sions in the new health care law address this problem as well as also included changes in the Pell other medical avenues, ranging poor and uninsured. He stressed could save countless dollars in “It’s about defining a way to grants program, which provides from mission trips to area efforts the importance of preventative the health care system. He also care for people in a holistic ap- money for college students in low to improve health care. health care, a concept that medi- discussed the spiritual approach proach,” he said. “A spiritual income brackets. Students will Dr. Scott Morris, founder cal professionals do not usually his clinic provides. By address- problem requires a spiritual solu- now be able to get loans directly and CEO of the country’s larg- focus on. ing his patients’ mental and gen- tion, and with health care today, from the federal government, as est faith-based medical clinic, “Prevention creates a process eral wellness needs in addition we don’t know how to provide opposed to going through banks Church Health Center in Mem- where we are engaging people to their medical ones, Morris that.” or other financial organizations. phis, Tenn., was the symposium’s in what matters,” Morris said. has created a program that has a For more information on the By cutting out middlemen, stu- keynote speaker. “Shouldn’t health care be about well-rounded approach — some- health care bill or deatils on dents are expected to save a com- Morris discussed the United life, not about death?” thing that he thinks needs to be how it will help students, check bined $61 billion over the next 10 States’ growing problem of lim- According to Morris, teach- implemented in medical facilities out the White House Web site at years. ited access to health care for the ing good habits to the youth around the nation. http://www.whitehouse.gov/. Severe Weather Awareness Week focuses on safety precautions

ERIN GAHIMER whether academic or residential, ings to all faculty, staff and stu- Additionally, all students, fac- address.udayton.edu Web sites Staff Writer and take shelter in its interior dents through e-mails and text ulty and staff should update their to insure access to all weather 33519-GSK_PTSD_AD-v1 11/17/09 4:52 PM Page 1 rooms or hallways. If that option messages. Groesbeck feels very emergency contact information alerts. This past week was Severe is not available, an individual confident in the effectiveness of through UD’s Porches or https:// Weather Awareness Week, spon- should take cover behind a couch, the system thus far. sored by the National Weather in a bathtub or under cushions so “We’ve put a lot of effort into Service. UD promoted the week debris does not fall on him or her. it,” he said. “We have an excel- Has a traumatic event to students and faculty through Many upperclassmen are es- lent system that’s proven itself e-mail to increase weather safety pecially concerned about where several times, most notably in the The feelings after turned your world and awareness. to go in the event of a tornado September 2008 wind storm.” experiencing a traumatic Randy Groesbeck, UD’s ad- because of UD’s policy about While Groesbeck is not aware event can be disabling. upside down? ministrator for campus commu- basements being locked in UD- of any specific severe weather nications and physical security, owned houses. Groesbeck said threats or predictions for the up- The COPE clinical research study is now enrolling said it is important for UD to that students should simply take coming 2010 season, which runs volunteers who have or may have post-traumatic stress observe the awareness week and the same precautions they would from April through July, he still disorder, or PTSD. You may be eligible if you are take the opportunity to inform for any building that would not warns of the potential serious- experiencing symptoms such as: the campus community. have a basement, including going ness of all spring weather. “Each year, we comply with to the house’s lowest floor, free of “These extreme weather con- • Flashbacks the National Weather Service’s windows. ditions occur very quickly, espe- • Bad dreams; not able to sleep efforts by sending out an e-mail The Department of Public cially tornados. They are very in late March to all of campus Safety, based in College Park unpredictable because they form • Not able to concentrate or do things you used informing them of the possible Center, has dispatchers who con- and move so rapidly, and this is to enjoy threats and emergency proce- sistently monitor weather condi- what makes them one of nature’s • Feeling hopeless, angry, sad, fearful, guilty, dures, before the actual severe tions with advanced weather soft- most dangerous weather condi- or ashamed weather season begins in April,” ware and radios. If the weather is tions.” Groesbeck said. determined a legitimate threat, For information regarding Please visit www.COPEstudy.com Upon receiving alerts concern- the department then alerts the what to do in the event of se- or call 1-866-289-1611 ing tornados, it is recommended campus community through the vere weather, visit emergency. for more information. that all individuals go to the low- campus emergency notification udayton.edu to learn about UD est accessible floor of a building, system. This system sends warn- weather policies and procedures. 4 NEWS Flyer News •Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Research helps face detection, tracking criminals’ intentions

MEAGAN MARION obtaining important information University, Central State Univer- Assistant News Editor through sensors. The research sity and Miami University to cre- also lies in basic signal process- ate the Ohio Research Scholars UD’s Ohio Research Scholars ing for various applications. Program, Asari said. This pro- Program has a new researcher, Asari and his research team gram is designed to create facili- Vijayan Asari, to assist in sensor from ODU have previously ties, equipment and partnerships technology studies. worked with the University of for specialized research clusters As Ohio Research Scholars Tennessee and Tufts University in Ohio, which will lead to more chair in wide area surveillance on detecting explosive devices products and jobs in the state, ac- and professor in electrical and through robotic sensing. The cording to a university press re- computer engineering at UD, research teams collaborated to lease. Asari focuses on advanced sensor produce an electronic nose for Asari is one of the scholars in- technology and works with face a robotic dog to sniff out the de- volved in the Cluster for Layered detection and tracking, as well as vices and dangerous chemicals, Sensing, which groups and evalu- intention analysis. This research according to a 2006 Inside Busi- ates multiple images for different can be used to help track terror- ness article. applications. ists and other criminals. Robotic sensing has been a top- “The leadership of the pro- It is part of his research to ic of Asari’s research and as UD’s gram will be such an institute for Vijayan Asari uses his research through UD’s Ohio Research Scholars Program to help track terrorists. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MEDIA RELATIONS use application systems to de- newest researcher, his knowledge development and advancement,” tect long-term intentions of sus- in sensor technology is beneficial he said. “I have only been at UD directed the Computational Intel- recognition, visual stabilization, picious-looking people, he said. for the Research Scholars Pro- for two months, but I like the ligence and Machine Vision Labo- robotic navigation and computer Asari will soon move his re- gram. people and environment. My re- ratory. He studied artificial neu- vision. search team from Old Dominion “We see things today that we search team has hit high levels of ral systems in graduate school UD plans on hiring two other University to UD. They will work never thought about 10 years productivity, and I love being able and then moved on to study ap- scholars for the Layered Sensing on linking sensor data process- ago,” he said. to see their success.” plications in data processing. He Cluster, according to a university ing and surveillance to locate UD is teaming up with Ohio Asari came to UD from Old also specializes in pattern rec- press release. suspicious objects and people by State University, Wright State Dominion University where he ognition, image processing, face

The following incidents were reported to the Department of Public Safety on March 13 through March 16. This Crime Log log was compiled by Flyer News from actual police reports obtained from MAR. TUESDAY the Department of Public Safety. BEN FOLDS AND A PIANO TICKETS 30 Criminal Damaging Criminal Damaging Attempted Burglary Tickets are on sale for Ben Folds and March 13, 9:45 a.m. March 14, 6:51 p.m. March 16, 7:33 p.m. Piano for $17. Tickets can be Officers Durian and Huffman Officer Cloyd was dispatched to Officers Huffman and Weber purchased through the KU Box Of- were dispatched to the the RP-8 lot, off the 500-block were dispatched to VWK to fice; students must have their student entrance of C parking lot, of Lowes Street, on the report investigate a possible burglary. ID with them. close to Evanston Avenue and of damage to a vehicle. He met They met with a 20-year- Stonemill Road. UD Police had with a 20-year-old female UD old female UD student who MAR. WEDNESDAY received a tip from a passerby student who stated that she stated that at 5 a.m. March EASTER BREAK that the gate entering to C lot parked her car in RP-8 at 8 14 she awoke to find a male Easter Break begins after your last had been damaged. Upon p.m. March 13. Upon returning student that she knew in her 31 class. Classes will resume Monday, arrival, the officers observed at 1:30 on March 14, she found room. When he saw she was April 5 after 4:30 p.m. the window at the C gate guard a large dent on the right rear awake he left the room, and stand had been shattered. They side of her car. There were no she saw he was holding her could not find an object that paint marks or scuffs, indicating purse, which she took back APR. TUESDAY would have caused the damage that a person, not a car, from him. The female student BREAKFAST WITH BLAKE and did not find anything else probably caused the damage. expressed that she did not feel MYCOSKIE broken at C gate. comfortable with him living in 6 The Stander Symposium Committee VWK. is picking 15 students to have break- fast with Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS Shoes. Interested students FOLLOW THE MEN’S BASKETBALL should send an e-mail to breakfast- [email protected] explaining why TEAM IN THE NIT TOURNAMENT! they should be picked and what they would bring to the conversation. To- day is the last day for submissions. Go to flyernews.com/NIT to read the live blog and get The breakfast will be April 14 from 9 to 10:15 a.m. updates from Twitter by following @FlyerNews NEWS 5 Flyer News •Tuesday, March 30, 2010

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CALL closets, and a brand new washer/dryer. 6 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Flyer News •Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Congolese ensemble to take Boll stage as final World Rhythm Series installment Michael Winn, SO FRANK STANKO Wacongo’s energy and talent ARTIST Staff Writer will be put to use outside the Boll of the stage, according to Kihonia. Wacongo, an ensemble of mas- The group will have a week’s ter drummers, musicians and residency at UD, something dancers from the Democratic Re- they’re looking forward to. MONTH public of Congo, will take the KU “We’re going to be teaching DANIEL WHITFORD Winn plays guitar and bass for Boll Theatre stage at 8 p.m. April the origin of our music [and] let Staff Writer the group, which has a very eclec- 7. students know that the drum is tic set up. The members of Wacongo are the mother of a lot of the music Micheal Winn came to UD to In addition to writing and mu- largely interested in sharing the they listen to, like R&B, hip-hop “figure out how to make a living sic, he also enjoys acting. culture and history of the ancient [and] reggae,” Kihonia said. out of writing,” he said. “In grade school, I was in those kingdom of Congo. “Wacongo” it- In addition to the concert, “I wanted to study a lot of little tiny plays where the only self means “from Congo.” Wacongo will also hold a tradi- things, but English is what I people who come are the parents,” Wacongo’s founder and artis- tional drum circle, in which any- wanted to concentrate on,” said Winn said. “Ever since then, I just tic director Elie Kihonia said the one can participate. The drum the sophomore English major. love being on the stage and per- Congolese culture has a wide in- circle is a part of Wacongo’s “The big lightbulb moment was in forming. Any time I got a chance fluence. community workshop, Kihonia high school when I had creative to be in a band, in a show or on “Many Congolese, after the said. writing class the next day. And I stage, I’ve loved it.” slave days, went to Brazil, Haiti A question and answer session just didn’t want to go to school the Winn has participated in the [and] Cuba,” Kihonia said. “To will also be held after the Wacon- next day, except for creative writ- Monologue Night for UD’s Studio this day, there are Congolese go concert, Carr said. ing class. And I thought ‘Man it Theatre for the past two years, as words spoken in Brazil. A lot According to Carr, this event would be great if I could just write well as a couple one act plays. He’s of our dances and rhythms [en- has a lot of student appeal. every day. Wait a second, I should even in the process of writing his dured].” “At UD, one of the things that probably do this for the rest of my own play. The concert will include cos- is broadly supported is the idea life.’” “I’ve never done it before,” he tumes and music that Kihonia of diversity,” she said. “Many Winn’s artistic medium is not said. “So it’s half figuring out said many in the audience will students study abroad, but just as limited to writing. what I want to do and half figur- see and hear for the first time. many are not able to take advan- “It was a big surprise to me ing out this whole genre. It’s an The Wacongo concert is the tage of such opportunities. Our because I had always been into adventure.” final event of the university’s World Rhythms Series provides a music,” he said of his writing Winn’s love for acting has led PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY MICHAEL WINN World Rhythms Series and is pre- great way to get to see and hear epiphany. him to get involved with On the sented in association with City- some of the great cultural tradi- Winn plays the guitar and bass Fly, the UD improv team. he said. “My goal is to incorporate folk. Eileen Carr, coordinator of tions that exist, and this option is and dabbles in playing a multitude “Going to practice is just really all kinds of everything ... have a UD’s Arts Series, said she is ex- easy and affordable.” of other instruments, he said. awesome hangout sessions with couple songs, poems, stories, may- cited about the group’s visit. Tickets for Wacongo are $9 for “On many instruments, I’m the funniest people you could be a mini-play and a short film “One of the things that we look students and $16 for faculty, staff not really licensed to drive for imagine,” he said. “We’re just all and really make it an interactive for in booking World Rhythms and alumni. General admission real, but I can sort of go on joy goofing around. I love being in show.” concerts is excellence and au- is $18. For more information, call rides,” he said. it.” For now, he will keep perform- thenticity,” Carr said. “Wacongo the KU Box Office at (937) 229- Winn’s band, Tyrannosaurus Winn hopes to put on an art ing. fits the bill for both, and they 2545 or the Cityfolk box office at Bear, performed at the UD Battle fair at UD in the future, which “Any time I get to be on stage, have a show that is high energy, (937) 496-3863. of the Bands. A self-described in- will focus on creative writing. it’s just such an experience for as well.” die band, it’s composed of “five “One of my big goals is to book me,” Winn said. “I love feeding off guys who can really play,” he said. Sears [Recital Hall] for a show,” the audience’s energy.” ARTIST CONNECTS THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY MATT CROGHAN across several decades. ferent styles because her envi- Staff Writer When she’s not teaching, ronment is changing constantly, Eagleson also uses her talent to and her style needs to change as Dennie Eagleson is an accom- take photographs around Yellow well, she said. plished photographer, artist and Springs and has been able to con- “I like to remind people of sculptor based in Yellow Springs, nect with people through her pho- what it feels like to be under such Ohio. tography, she said. voluptuous sunlight … the sights Her latest exhibit titled “The According to Eagleson, the and the smells,” Eagleson said. Village People” is based on her people she meets are able to see “The camera gives you a con- town’s local residents. themselves or their surround- nection that you can’t get all the The exhibit is on display now ings a little differently through time.” through April 30 at The Underdog the lens of her camera. To see “The Village People,” Café in Yellow Springs, which is “I’ve lived here for so long, and visit The Underdog Café, open about a half-hour drive from UD’s I’m able to watch people interact 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week campus. and grow as individuals,” she and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the week- Eagleson worked at UD as an said. “I’m also willing to take ends. artist-in-residence during the more risks.” “I notice the strongest work I 2009 fall term. She also designed She experiments with differ- do is engaged, intimate and has and taught the course Archaeol- ent styles of photography, in- the most emotional content,” ogy of a Neighborhood, with a cluding plastic lens cameras, gel Eagleson said. “This is a way to Wacongo, an ensemble of master drummers, musicians and dancers, shares the culture of the Democratic Republic of Congo through a performance. The group will bring their rhythms mission to uncover the history medium transfers and pin-hole give back to the people who have to UD at 8 p.m. April 7 as part of the World Rhythm Series. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY EILEEN CARR of UD’s student neighborhood cameras. She uses all these dif- inspired me most.” ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 7 Flyer News •Tuesday, March 30, 2010 ART, AWARENESS, ACTION Five Times August joins other performers for day full of music, mental health support

VINCE ZIOLS stuff; it’s about looking around and Club, Kelly Fine, Kat Graham, Tom of my favorite days of the year … I Amanda Bachman, a senior Assistant A&E Editor seeing other people who are there for Ondek, Sarah Spurgeon, Julie Roth, think [M-Fest] is really important for dietetics major, said the day was you and just enjoying yourself, being Weekend Boxers and Five Times Au- a campus to congregate for the cause “beautiful” and enjoyed hearing tes- Members of the UD community happy about the situation that you’re gust flowed out of ArtStreet. of supporting mental health because timonies from students. enjoyed music and learned about in.” “Playing at M-Fest is great; I’ve not everyone has all the answers, “We opened some eyes,” she said. mental health at this year’s M-Fest With performances all day, music actually played all four years,” Fine and you need to be able to count on “If we touched just one person, we at ArtStreet Saturday. by Pat McInnis, UD Music Therapy said. “I love M-Fest; it’s like one your community to be there for you.” did our job.” Festival goers participated in many activities promoting stress re- lief and mental health, from making friendship bracelets to participating in interactive demonstrations on overdrinking. To Write Love on Her Arms, a new student organization dedicated to preventing suicide, depression and addiction, was a big part of the day’s events, said Mary Stefanski, a first-year marketing major. “It’s about making people know that they’re worth something and not to give up on life in general or give up on anything,” said Gina Del- isi, a first-year business major. “It’s also about spreading love and hope.” Fliers with the tagline “Consider this” were also distributed at the event; they gave helpful informa- tion about many mental illnesses and problems that may help students understand and assist friends who show signs that they are hurting themselves. M-Fest attendees could also visit the ArtStreet Café to read submis- sions of the REACH project Day- tonSecret, an ongoing art project in which people send in secrets about their lives on a postcard. Shayn Roeder, a sophomore envi- ronmental geology major, and Todd Longbottom, a senior environmen- tal geology major, said they enjoyed watching the Weekend Boxers per- form and participating in the day’s events. “I happened across [M-Fest] last year and spent the whole day here, so I heard it was going on this year, and I came back because it’s re- ally relaxing,” Roeder said. “I mean, what better way is there to spend a Five Times August performed at M-Fest on Saturday night at ArtStreet Amphitheatre. The UD Music Therapy Club, UD Dance Team, Pat McInnis, Kelly Fine, Kat Graham, Tom Ondek, Sarah Spur- sunny Saturday. The idea is so nice. geon, Julie Roth, Weekend Boxers and the organization To Write Love on Her Arms also contributed to the day full of music and art sponsored by REACH to promote mental health awareness. It’s not just about the concert and LAURA MACK/PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR

LAS RUBIAS DEL NORTE: Don’t DRAWINGS BY KATHY MOORE THE DAYTON PHILHARMONIC GET “FIRED UP” now through miss this Brooklyn-based musi- are on display now through April 15 ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT April 25 at the Troy-Hayner Cultural cal ensemble’s Latin rhythms at 8 at the Burnell Roberts Triangle Gal- will be held 6:30 p.m. tomor- Center. The exhibit features metal p.m. Wednesday in KU Ballroom. lery at Sinclair Community College. row and 10 a.m. Thursday at the and glass sculptures by Mary Taylor local and global To learn more about the group, go The gallery is located on the fourth Schuster Center. Conversational in and enamels by David Brand, David to http://www.lasrubiasdelnorte. floor of Building 13. These drawings its nature, DPO occupies a musical Baird, Roberta Baird and Evelyn arts and events com. Tickets cost $14 for gen- are still life sketches from Moore’s genre all of its own. It plays early Staub. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to eral admission, $8 for seniors, UD perspective. Moore also works with work by Robert Schumann and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, faculty, staff, alumni and non-UD figurative art, painting, landscape Ludwig van Beethoven, mixing 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through students and $5 for UD students. and mixed media. Admission is free youthful buoyancy with musical ma- Thursday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. To purchase tickets, call the KU and open to the public. Call (937) turity. Tickets are $10 to $24. For Sunday. For more information, call Box Office at (937) 229-2545. 512-5381 for gallery hours. more, call (937) 228-3630. (937) 339-0457. 8 OPINIONS Flyer News •Tuesday, March 30, 2010

“Yes, this man was fighting, fighting with words. He was using words as a weapon, as a club. Could words be weapons? Well, yes, for here they were. Then, maybe, perhaps, I could use them as a weapon?” forum Richard Wright, author, 1945 fneditorial BALLOT: McNugget: Removing toys from Happy Meals is not removing root of children’s health issues DESPITE PREVIOUS DEBATE, PRIMARY ELECTIONS HAVE POOR TURNOUT poor nutrition. think that taking the toy out of a We are a campus that likes to get fired up. As a child (and even occasion- meal is the answer. Be it basements, KU or the possibility that Daytona might disappear ally now) the Happy Meal toy To the people making this deci- forever, we will write letters to the editor and form Facebook groups was the highlight of my dinner. sion, take a step back and look at to make sure our voice is heard. In light of this, however, it appears I loved my Teenie Beanies and your lifestyle. Chances are that that we aren’t content to follow through with our actions. Furbies. But even as much as I these lawmakers frequent fast The latest debate on campus is the rewriting of the SGA Consti- looked forward to opening the food places because they can’t MAGGIE MALACH OPINIONS EDITOR tution. The students on this campus have made it clear that these classic cardboard Happy Meal take the time to make a healthy changes will not go unnoticed. Through town hall meetings and other box, the toy by no means influ- meal for their own children. It means, we have shown our investment in our student government. Ronald McDonald, how could enced my decision to eat there. is not our kids’ faults that their So what happened during SGA primary presidential elections this you?! I had McDonald’s at my moth- food options are not the healthi- past week? Topping the ever-growing list er’s discretion. She made the est ones. Going to McDonald’s is For all of the fuss that was voiced about SGA, less than one third of of my guilty pleasures is fast call about when I got to bask in a result of busy schedules and the student body voted. food. Particularly McDonald’s. If the goodness that is the golden overworked parents, not a Hot If people are going to take a stand, then they should make good on you ever need to bribe me, all you arches. I assure that my love of Wheels car. their word. What is the point in having town hall meetings, an open need is a hamburger, medium McDonald’s springs from the fan- If we really want to help our forum to discuss SGA, if we can’t even take 10 seconds to go online fries and a medium Coke. tastic quality of food and grease- children develop good eating and vote? Yes, I know it’s not the healthi- saturated fries, not the toy inside. habits, then we shouldn’t be go- It is hard to convince the administration to take us seriously when est of meals. (But isn’t that why I understand the argument ing to McDonald’s in the first we have nothing to back our arguments. How can we expect them to they call it a guilty pleasure?) No that McDonald’s and other fast place. Yes, we live in a society value our opinions when we only voice them through Facebook fan matter the nutritional value of food establishments do noth- where a drive-thru window is the pages and casual conversation? a Big Mac — or the severe lack ing to help one keep a balanced equivalent of a dinner table, but Yes, Facebook is an excellent means for promoting an idea, but it is thereof — it’s my choice to in- diet. I’ve seen “Fast Food +” and that doesn’t mean we should en- by no standard the way to accomplish anything. Instead of spending dulge in it. This is why I am so watched enough clips of “Super- dorse the sodium-enriched meals time discussing these matters on Facebook, attend town hall meet- angry that there is a county in size Me” to get the message: fast that fast food places have to offer. ings, get educated and be mature enough to vote for a change. California that is trying to make food is a quick way to health is- Parents who want healthy chil- If you decide you really don’t care about SGA elections, we’re not it illegal to put toys in Happy sues. However, at what point is dren can start by turning off the saying voting should be the most important thing on your mind. We Meals. a toy forcing a child to down a TV, unplugging the computer and get it. Amid tests, papers, projects and possibly getting ready for grad- Pause for reaction. burger and fries? sending their children outside to uation, our next SGA president may not be the biggest thing on your The reason behind this rash I agree with Santa Clara Coun- play. If Happy Meal toys are dic- mind. decision is apparently the theory ty; yes, we need to restructure tating a child’s diet, then there If you’re going to complain about SGA or the proposed constitution, that the toys encourage kids to the nutrition of the children in are more problems than just the take 10 seconds out of your day to vote at elections.udayton.edu. buy Happy Meals and indulge in this society. Nevertheless, I don’t caloric content in a small fry.

fnstaff 2009-2010 Word on the street... Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Cano 229-3892 Art Director Claire Wiegand Managing Editor Ryan Kozelka Assistant Art Director Kelly Morris How do you feel about Obama’s health care plan? News Editor Stephanie Vermillion 229-3226 Chief A & E Writer Sara Green

Assistant News Editors Anna Beyerle & Chief Sports Writer Jacob Rosen Meagan Marion Chief Propeller Writer Randi Sheshull Arts & Entertainment Editor Jacqui Boyle Senior Sports Writer Daniel Vohden 229-3890 Business Manager Kirstie Snyder Assistant A & E Editor Vince Ziols Advertising Manager Opinions Editor Maggie Malach 229-3878 Lauren Lecklider 229-3813 Sports Editor Nate Waggenspack 229-3891 Assistant Advertising Manager Kelly Tobias and Assistant Sports Editor John Bedell Alicia Goettemoeller “The idea behind it is “It’s important for us to help “It’s a great way to bring Propeller Editor Alexis Buhelos those who aren’t as fortu- Web Editor Jonathon Reinhart good, but it’s not demo- us together, but there Copy Editors Meghann Heft & Lindsey DiTirro cratic to force people to nate as us to have health Assistant Web Editor Justin Reinhart care security.” are many problems that Photography Editor Laura Mack buy a health care plan.” Circulation Manager Caitlin McGlynn need to be worked out.” Assistant Photography Editor Leah Winnike JACQUI BOYLE, A & E EDITOR LEXI BUHELOS, PROPELLER EDITOR VINCE ZIOLS, ASSISTANT A & E EDITOR OPINIONS 9 Flyer News •Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Health care reform a win for women, step toward gender equality

“Being a woman will no lon- out. According to 2008 numbers On top of the discrepancy in case could be a C-section in her assembled, I can make out a pic- ger be a pre-existing health con- from the Centers for Disease Con- health insurance costs due to their past. ture, and it’s promising. dition,” House Speaker Nancy trol and Prevention, only 68 per- sex, women are less likely to have From what I’ve gathered to this I feel this is a great step in the Pelosi said after the passage of cent of women more than 40 years the money to pay for it. According point, it’s a mixed bag for sure. direction that will see the end of the health care reform bill in the old had a mammogram in the two to the National Committee on Pay The original intentions of this re- one sex having to pay more due to, House. previous years and only 18 percent Equity, women are paid 77 cents form bill were shattered and mess- as Pelosi put it, the pre-existing Upon hearing that statement, I of women 18 years old and over “ condition of being a woman. This hoped it wasn’t spin. I hoped what had had a Pap smear within the “From what I’ve gathered to this point, isn’t to say that every procedure I perceived as one of the great in- previous three years. it’s a mixed bag for sure. The original associated with being a woman justices in health care was finally Women also pay higher premi- is covered — a compromise the being addressed. And from what I ums for health insurance. Compa- intentions of this reform bill were shat- House made to get the bill passed can tell, it is. nies determine this higher premi- tered and messily put back together in a required banning the use of feder- Currently in the United States, um by “gender rating” conditions fashion to appease enough legislators. ” al subsidies to purchase a health- women spend 68 percent more on associated with being a woman, insurance plan that includes cov- health care insurance than men, according to the law center. If you erage for abortions — but that’s a according to the National Wom- are capable of becoming preg- SAMANTHA MILLER, THE DAILY IOWAN contentious topic I’m not even go- en’s Law Center. This is largely nant, of going through childbirth, on the dollar to men in the same ily put back together in a fashion ing to try to touch on now. due to greater out-of-pocket costs you’re paying more. And if you position, as well as are already to appease enough legislators. It Well, there it is. The one aspect for reproductive care such as have had a Caesarean section, a less likely to have a paying job. was like using tape to make a jig- of this jumbled conglomeration of monthly birth control, annual gy- “pre-existing condition,” you’re This is where I think the health saw puzzle stick together — the a health care plan I feel I just may necological exams and mammo- in even worse luck: Insurers may care reform bill got it right. pieces were all mixed up, but the have a grip on. Now I’ve got only grams. These services are pricey, refuse to pay for your future C- Under the legislation, gender original picture is still in there, about a million more pieces to fig- yet the alternatives are even more sections or reject your application rating will be prohibited, albeit somewhere. ure out. so. Without annual gynecological altogether. not immediately — this aspect of Though I admit I am no political exams, cancer can go undetected, In America, approximately 30 the bill goes into effect in 2014. sophisticate (but who really is?), I and without birth control — well, percent of live births are per- Women will also benefit from the have taken a close enough look at SAMANTHA MILLER you can figure that out. formed by C-section, according to bill’s ban on denying health care this monumental bill to have an Despite the necessity of these the New England Journal of Medi- to those who have a pre-existing opinion, on one part of it at least. THE DAILY IOWAN services, many women are opting cine. condition, which in a woman’s From how these puzzle pieces are COLLEGE NEWS NETWORK letter to the editor Flyer fans have reason to be disappointed, SGA hasn’t passed constitution yet, should remain supportive through season

gan. But as the season wore on, on St. Patrick’s day saw a meager wants student input on changes injuries and a failure to close out crowd of 5,127 fans. Fan disap- I would like to reply to Eric hall discussions. Share your close games took their toll, and pointment is to be expected, but Harper’s article about how the opinions any time by going to the the Flyers slowly disappeared I think fans should continue to current SGA Constitution is radi- SGA Web site at sga.udayton.edu from anyone’s “Last Four-In,” support the Flyers regardless of cally different than the previous and contacting your senator. and then even “First Four-Out” their record. one. As the commuter senator All of us in SGA thrive on your MICHAEL MILLER FRESHMAN lists of at-large bids to the NCAA In the last week, the Flyers in SGA, I completely agree with input and want students to be in- Eric’s point of view. volved, and not confused. Don’t Tournament. have beaten a number of talent- My senate position was taken make assumptions about what The stretch-run of the A-10 Along the way, it was not all ed teams, including Cincinnati out of the constitution and com- we’re doing; instead, start a dia- regular season for the men’s bad moments. Fans at UD Arena and the University of Illinois, muters are five percent of the UD logue. If your senator isn’t rep- basketball team was certainly on Feb. 6 saw the Dayton Flyers to earn a spot in the NIT Final population, while the racial mi- resenting you, you can complain frustrating for everyone at UD, team they expected, when high- Four next week. The Flyers will norities are approximately seven about it or take him or her out of players and fans alike. The Fly- flying athleticism, good shoot- play a SEC opponent, Ole Miss, percent. Obviously, commuters office. ers teased fans with glimpses of ing and stellar defense led to a at 7 p.m. I urge fans to support are a large part of the UD com- Students, don’t worry. This greatness as they fought for a 25-point blowout of rival Xavier. the Flyers, and cheer them on as munity, too, and yet no one has is not like the real government, spot in the NCAA Tournament, After that game, however, the they watch the game. Red Scare talked about the idea of leaving where sometimes legislators go but were still looking from the Flyers wavered and ended up los- may be planning a viewing party out commuter representation. If behind people’s backs and make outside in on Selection Sunday. ing 6 of their last 9 games by sin- in the KU Hangar, with free food anyone should be upset about the decisions that only benefit them. constitution, it should be me. We are for the students, by the Even though they earned a spot gle-digit margins. And, unfortu- and drinks provided, so check Still, I am NOT upset about students. in the NIT, fans seem to have giv- nately, fan support wavered way your e-mails for the possibility anything because the constitu- Feel free to drop by the SGA en up supporting the team. more than the number of wins. and come join other students to tion didn’t pass! Many of the office (KU Room 253), e-mail a With 8 of 9 starters returning UD fans certainly cannot be watch the game. If not, watch the senators disagreed with it and senator, or attend a town hall from last year’s NCAA Tourna- blamed for the feelings of disap- game wherever you can and show at the SGA meeting when it was meeting. Also, come to a SGA ment team and a pre-season Top pointment and frustration, but support for our Flyers, because brought up; we all pledged to meeting, which we hold each 25 national ranking, expectations we should never abandon our we still fly together. work hard to collaborate with the Sunday in the KU Ballroom at for the team reached unprece- sports teams. UD’s first-round students to write this new consti- 7 p.m. and talk to someone. We dented heights as the season be- NIT game against Illinois Street. tution and not speed through it. don’t bite. As a way to fulfill that prom- ise, the writers of the constitu- ourpolicy tion are having town hall meet- Flyer News is the student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton. It works to serve the campus ings this year and next year to community and offers a forum for opinion. The university makes no representations or warranties discuss this with students, and regarding products or services advertised in Flyer News. Flyer News reserves the right to edit or KRISTEN HAMMAKER I encourage everyone to attend. reject all copy. Flyer News does not necessarily uphold or advocate the opinions in the columns, The senators completely under- JUNIOR letters or cartoons appearing in the opinion pages. Send 50 to 350-word letters to the editor at: stand if students can’t come to PSYCHOLOGY/SPANISH MAJOR the public meetings or even town [email protected]. Submissions must include name, major, year and phone number. 10 SPORTS Flyer News •Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Men’s Soccer Two Flyers to play pro for local team Popella, Dennis sign with Dayton Dutch Lions, will keep soccer careers going

MICHEAL PATTY Staff Writer

The University of Dayton will have two more athletes in the pro- fessional ranks next year. Randy Dennis and Jeff Popella, members of the Atlantic 10 Cham- pion University of Dayton men’s soccer team, will be continuing their soccer careers locally after committing to sign with the Day- ton Dutch Lions FC, a new pro- fessional local soccer team. Den- nis and Popella are among seven American players who will join the new team. Dennis and Popella join team- mate Isaac Kissi in signing with a professional club. Kissi was draft- Jeff Popella made his mark in four years at Dayton on the offensive end, scoring 16 goals Randy Dennis was an invaluable member of Dayton’s defensive personnel over the past ed by Club Deportivo Chivas USA in his career. RYAN KOZELKA/MANAGING EDITOR four seasons. RYAN KOZELKA/MANAGING EDITOR in the third round of the Major League Soccer SuperDraft. Popella, a native of Dayton, tation as a solid presence in the they won the 2008 Atlantic 10 The season kicks off for the Popella, a forward for the Fly- said he is excited to still be play- back after playing in 72 games and Tournament Championship, earn- Dayton Dutch Lions on April 30, ers, earned the opportunity by ing in the area so his family and more than 6,000 minutes for the ing an NCAA berth. 2010 against the former world finishing second in goals with friends will be able to come and Flyers. The Dayton Dutch Lions will be stars of Global United FC. This seven last season for the Flyers. support him. He is also ready to Both players were four-year joining the Premier Development game will be played at Miami Val- In his career at UD, Popella played gain valuable experience from the letter winners at Dayton, amass- League’s Great Lakes Division. ley South Stadium in Bellbrook, in 61 games, scoring 16 goals in other players on his future team. ing 45 wins during their career. The Lions will match up against Ohio, the home field of the Dutch all, six of those turned out to be Dennis, a defender from San Along with winning the Atlantic clubs from Cincinnati, Cleveland, Lions. game-winning goals. Angelo, Tex., has built his repu- 10 regular season title this year, and Kalamazoo, among others. No track, no problem; men’s cross country continue competition in spring

NATE WAGGENSPACK tomed to doing both cross country mer a complete indoor season of Matt Lemon combined to win the to compete at regional or national Sports Editor and track in high school, would be 10 events and they don’t have to 5k. Chris finished third individu- events. Even if a Dayton runner disappointed not to continue both hammer through 12 to 16 outdoor ally with a time of 14:37.97 while were to post a regional qualify- Despite not having a men’s careers in college. Davis said they events,” Davis said. “It gives their Matt was fourth in 14:44.47. Their ing time, one of the best in that track team, the cross country run- try to pitch it in a different way to bodies a chance to recover, and it combined time was best of any nation, he would not be able to go ners get some races in the spring their runners and recruits. also gives them a time to study, team for a first place finish. and compete for Dayton. anyway. “We say we have ‘better than have a social life and perform very The tandem of freshmen Jere- Still Davis believes it has more As many Dayton sports fans track,’” he said. “Look at any Di- well academically.” my Schiele and Nate Addessi later positives than negatives. Not get- know, UD has a men’s cross coun- vision I program that has both Another benefit is that the took first and second place, re- ting to run at the A-10 meet might try team but no men’s track team. cross country and track ... and team’s training can focus on the spectively, in the 3k steeplechase seem disappointing, but the team While that means they do not get you’ll see that you have one week 8k distance they run in cross to claim another victory for UD. isn’t too upset about being ex- to compete in any conference, off [between cross country and country meets. The steeplechase, an event that cluded. The meet takes place in regional or national events, it track]. We spread five meets over The runners have already had involves jumping over what are late May, so the Davis’ runners doesn’t lock them out of compet- 12 weeks and our bodies get time three of their five meets. They ran essentially extra large hurdles are okay with not having to stay ing altogether. The NCAA allows to recover.” at the All-Ohio Indoor Champion- and running through a water pit, on campus an extra month with them to go to five meets per spring Davis said it generally works ships Feb. 13 and more recently is an especially fun event for the no one around. to keep from getting rusty. out well for the athletes, who still competed at the Early Bird Relays runners, according to Davis. Overall, the social and academ- “We compete against Divi- get to participate and get race ex- in Cincinnati. A bit different from “What’s wonderful about the ic benefits that come with having sion I competition five times as a perience, but they also do not have other meets, the Early Bird Relays steeplechase is basically it’s only one season instead of two are team with me as a coach and the to endure the pressure of two ath- feature a scoring system that re- cross country on the track,” he extremely important to Davis, and athletic department paying the letic seasons — a workload that lies on the combined times or dis- said. “It’s as close as you can get they help give his team a “better bills,” head coach Rich Davis said. would end up spanning the entire tances of two athletes for scoring. to cross country on the track. So than track” experience. “I break it down into one indoor year. The Flyers turned in an admi- again we use track to enhance our meet, two outdoor meets in March “It’s a nice setup in that it’s rable performance at the meet, cross country performances.” and two outdoor meets in April.” a Division I experience where setting eight personal records and Davis does see a few negatives It may seem that these run- our guys work really hard in the winning two events. to his team’s situation, the big- ners, all of whom became accus- fall, and they don’t have to ham- Stalwart juniors Chris and gest of which is their ineligibility SPORTS 11 Flyer News •Tuesday, March 30, 2010

SCHEDULE Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball SOFTBALL BEGINS A-10 WITH SUCCESS Tuesday, March 30 vs. Ole Miss 7 p.m. Team begins conference play begins with sweep of La Salle in close games

Softball Unfortunately, La Salle pitcher JACOB ROSEN DJ Guinn took matters into her Wednesday, March 31 at Chief Sports Writer Wright State 3:30 p.m. own hands by returning the favor. Wednesday, March 31 at The Dayton Flyers softball Her towering home run off the team got off to a hot start in At- first pitch in the top of the seventh Wright State 6 p.m. lantic 10 conference play this inning gave La Salle the lead yet weekend. again. Rowing The Flyers hosted the La Salle Clark-LaPlaca called the home Friday, April 2 at the Dale Explorers for a two-game series run “a dagger” but said that she England Cup, Bloomington, scheduled to start last Friday. The never felt that the team was en- Ind. All Day surprising snowfall that day then tirely out of the game. She said moved the series to a doublehead- that the game plan was to run on er Saturday at UD Stadium. the Explorers, and that is exactly Baseball Dayton proceeded to sweep the what they did in their final oppor- Tuesday, March 30 vs. Explorers, using a deadly mixture tunity. Bowling Green 3 p.m. of drama, defense and dominant Molly Meyer led off with a Wednesday, March 31 at pitching. Game one had a 5-4 mar- walk, before stealing both second Miami 6 p.m. gin while the Flyers completed the and third base. Anne Maci fol- sweep with a 2-0 victory in the sec- lowed with a walk of her own and inside the ond contest. took second base due to catcher indifference on the play. NUMBERS A grounder was misplayed by “It’s critical [to start the La Salle shortstop and before she could recover, both Meyer and 2-0], and it gives us Maci had crossed home plate for 29:59 the dramatic come-from-behind Junior Chris Lemon’s time a solid foundation. victory. in the 10k run at the Ce- “I’m not surprised [by the darville Collegiate Invita- We are focusing comeback] but you just never tional was good enough to know where it’s going to come break the school record by on the sweeps this from,” Clark-Laplaca said. 28 seconds. In game two, it was all about year.” sophomore pitcher Sarah Wedel, who took care of business by sim- 2 ply shutting down the La Salle Individual wins by Dayton offense. Despite entering the day Cara Clark-LaPlaca with an ERA of 4.71, she managed junior thrower Mallory Head coach, softball to dominate throughout. Barnes, who took the title Dayton put on a pair of runs in The softball team kicked off its A-10 season with two wins over La Salle in a double- in the hammer throw and the bottom of the third thanks to header Saturday. JARED SZECHY/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER shot put at the Weems some efficient small-ball offense Baskin Relays, hosted by Entering the weekend 9-14, it and an Explorer error. A ground the University of South was a unique opportunity for Day- out to third managed to score ton to jump out of the gates in A-10 Maci from third base in the fourth Carolina. Barnes threw for Softball play. Despite their inconsistent inning and that would be all the of- 191’8’’ in the hammer and start to the year, UD now is the fense needed. 48’8.25’’ in the shot put. only 2-0 team in the conference. It was “the best performance of NEXT 10 GAMES “It’s critical [to start 2-0], and the season” for the sophomore We- it gives us a solid foundation,” del, according to her coach. Wedel 50 Coach Cara Clark-Laplaca said af- allowed just one hit and one walk 03.31 at WRIGHT STATE 3:30 p.m. The men’s basketball ter the games. “We are focusing on while striking out six in the effi- team has shot 50 percent the sweeps this year instead of a cient shutout. 09.12.0903.31 at WRIGHT STATE 6 p.m. in the first half of each of lot of splits.” There were also several nota- 09.12.09 The series started off on a ble defensive plays in the second 04.01 at MIAMI 2 p.m. their last two games in rough note as UD trailed 3-2 half of the twin bill as both right 04.01 at MIAMI 4 p.m. the NIT. They went 9-18 through five innings. Considering fielder Kathleen Maloof and left against Cincinnati and the team entered just 1-12 when fielder Alicia Nicholas made div- 04.03 at CHARLOTTE noon 6-12 against Illinois to aid trailing through five innings, the ing catches in the final game. them to fast starts in both chances for a comeback looked On a team filled with upper 04.03 at CHARLOTTE 2 p.m. games. slim. classmen and loaded with expe- 04.05 at E. KENTUCKY 2 p.m. That was until Lauren Nacke rience, this past weekend was an helped the Flyers tie it up in the indicator of just how good UD can 09.12.0904.05 at E. KENTUCKY 4 p.m. bottom of the sixth inning. Her be this season. They lead the A-10 09.12.09 double to center field scored Bran- conference with their perfect re- 04.09 ST. JOSEPH’S 3 p.m. dy Brown and tied the score at cord as they hit the road this week. 04.10 ST. JOSEPH’S noon three a piece. 12 SPORTS Flyer News •Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Men’s Basketball Flyers look to finish strong at Garden Men’s basketball team seeks NIT crown in New York City’s famous venue

JOHN BEDELL “He can really score,” Gregory Assistant Sports Editor said. “And they do a lot of things to create space for him to drive.” There are still some big chal- Containing Warren along with lenges ahead for the UD’s men’s sophomore guard Terrico White, basketball team. who is averaging 21.7 ppg in the The University of Mississippi’s NIT, will be crucial for the Flyers. nickname is the Runnin Rebels. Dayton will have to defend the ball And Ole Miss’ men’s basketball screen and the dribble drive well team lives up to that moniker. as they are two things the Rebels These boys love to get up and will be sure to use early and often down the floor. Dayton Flyers to create space for their pure scor- head coach Brian Gregory knows ing backcourt. this will be one of the many chal- Another thing Dayton will lenges the Rebels will give the have to deal with is Old Miss’ ath- Flyers in their matchup Tuesday leticism. night in the NIT semifinals at “They are the first team that Madison Square Garden. we’ve played in this tournament Dayton saw Ole Miss play at that is as athletic as we are,” Greg- the Puerto Rico Tip-Off in No- ory said. “They’re quick, athletic vember as both teams were in the and strong, and they are tremen- tournament. dous on the glass. I hate to say “I was so impressed with them it, but they have a lot of ‘Dayton then,” Gregory said. “And now players’ on that roster. They’re watching film the last few days 6’6”, 6’7”, 225 [pounds] and strong, even more so. It’s going to be a tough and kind of junkyard dogs great game.” on the glass.” Gregory said there are only a The Flyers will be making few teams the Flyers have faced their second trip to Madison this year that compare to Ole Square Garden this season; Day- Miss’ propensity for pushing the ton played Fordham at MSG in ball — a familiar conference foe January. Lowery said that stay- and two opponents from Puerto ing composed playing in an arena Rico. that’s dubbed by many as “the “Xavier is probably the closest Mecca of basketball” and “the to [Mississippi] in terms of their most famous arena in the world” transition,” Gregory said. “The is key. only other teams that are similar “It’s the best feeling playing are Kansas State and Villanova there,” Lowery said. “Knowing all with their guard play and their the greats that have played there. ability to push the ball.” You just get really excited but you Gregory and his staff know got to know how to control your Senior Marcus Johnson was able to finish strong against Cincinnati, leading Dayton in scoring with 16 points. Dayton has its sights set that if they do not contain Ole emotions. It’s an exciting oppor- on an NIT championship, beginning with a game against Ole Miss Tuesday. RYAN KOZELKA/MANAGING EDITOR Miss’ guard play Tuesday, they tunity.” will be in for a long night. Junior Gregory said that having guard Chris Warren is similar to played at MSG before this season London Warren not only because will reduce some of the wide-eyed 3/30 of the last name they share (no re- effect that The Garden can have 7 p.m. lation) but because of the speed at on a young basketball player. which he plays. “I think playing there [against vs. ole miss runnin rebels “This is the first time that [Rob Fordham] will help us, I really Lowery and London] have faced a do,” Gregory said. “You have to 24-10 guy that’s as quick as they are,” get used to it — it’s a unique place. Gregory said. “And the one thing But I think being there the time Southeastern Conference that [Chris Warren] can do is he before this year will help us.” Chris Warren 5’10” guard | 17.3 ppg can score.” The winner of Tuesday night’s It’s Warren’s ability to score game between Dayton and Ole Terrico White was a preseason Wooden the basketball that differentiates Miss will play the winner of Award candidate. That didn’t quite work out, did it? him from London and Rob. He’s Rhode Island and North Carolina a second team all-SEC selection Thursday night at 7 p.m. for the this season and averaged just over NIT Championship. “The teams match up well size-wise, but I really 17 ppg this season. Warren has like the way Dayton is playing now.” upped his scoring of late averag- ing 20.5 points in the Rebels’ last six contests.