Wright State University CORE Scholar

The Guardian Student Newspaper Student Activities

9-22-2014

The Guardian, September 22, 2014

Wright State University Student Body

Follow this and additional works at: https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/guardian

Part of the Mass Communication Commons

Repository Citation Wright State University Student Body (2014). The Guardian, September 22, 2014. : Wright State University.

This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Activities at CORE Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Guardian Student Newspaper by an authorized administrator of CORE Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. AprilSEPTEMBER 30, 2014 22, 2014 WWW.THEGUARDIANONLINE.COMTHEGUARDIANONLINE.COM ISSUEIssue NO.5 No. VOL. 30 Vol. 51 50

News

STEM City offers learning community housing pg 5

Opinion

Polar vortex or not so much? pg 3

Wright Life

#WhyIStayed and #WhyILeft pg 6

Photo

Air Force Marathon pg 8

Sports

Women’s soccer go into HL on winning streak pg 10

Photo by: Lindsey Roberts Divergent Midterms: What will you choose? Hannah Hendrix Features Editor Abnegation Erudite Amity Candor Dauntless [email protected] Studying alone in Perhaps the faction that Hide the 8 a.m. hostil- Honesty is the best Don’t care about how your room isn’t for ev- makes the most sense right ity and stow the signature policy—if you’re worried the midterms turn out? hat is your mid- eryone. Choose abnegation off the bat, the erudite be- scowl. You need to make you’re lying to yourself The dauntless aren’t afraid terms downfall— W and spend your midterm lieve that knowledge is key. some friends… and quick- about being prepared, quiz of failing or falling through self-centeredness, igno- study sessions helping So hit the books and mem- ly. Strike up a conversa- yourself and take a clear the ranks. While it is the rance, hostility, self-deceit your friends study instead. orize everything. After tion with the people who - easiest course of study- or the fear that you’re go- Teaching someone else all, if you know the entire sit beside you in lecture. ing—not studying at all—it ing to fail? It’s nearly time, could help you become textbook passage by heart, If you’re feeling brave, or guess!”look at thejust results. won’t Nocut fibit. also carries the most risk. so choose a faction, choose more comfortable with the you should ace the mid- incredibly nervous about Thebing. candor “That don’t was work my well first a fate. Just be careful that material, and as a bonus term. The downside is the with other factions, though; students can be dauntless. your new strength doesn’t your friend will hopefully memorizing—know any the front row and suggest a nobody else wants to hear Only the most confident of become your weakness. pass, too. good mnemonic devices? studythe test, session take ain field the library.trip to the truth about their study tests and essay prompts If that doesn’t work—or if habits or how prepared untilYou’ll one have of you to can’t fight recov those- you slept through lecture— they are. er. But if you’re the one on you can throw a Hail Mary pass and send a mass email you might end up without to the class, in which case… athe faction floor or when a passing time grade is up, good luck. to call your own. For Advertising Phone: 775-5537 CAMPUS Fax: 775-5535 014 Student Union GUARDIAN STAFF 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy. EVENTS: Dayton Ohio 45435

Thursday, Sept. 25 • ​WSU Alumni Writers Panel: Editor-in-Chief Business Manager The Guardian is printed weekly 12:30-2 p.m. Pathfinder Lounge Leah Kelley Zach Woodward during the regular school year. • The Association of Black Business It is published by students of Features Editor News Editor Wright State University in Students Mixer: 4-6 p.m. Rike Hannah Hendrix Dylan Dohner Dayton, Ohio. Editorials without Hall Lobby bylines reflect the majority Saturday, Sept. 27 opinion of the Sports Editor Photography Editor editorial board. Views expressed • ​John Bryan Hiking Trip: 10 a.m.- Justin Boggs Johanna Schmitz in columns, cartoons and 4 p.m. John Bryan State Park advertisements are those of the Graphics/Layout Manager Sunday, Sept. 28 Distribution Manager writers, artists and advertisers. John Klaassen • ​A Term last day to drop with a W Sam Gorham The Guardian reserves the right grade to censor or reject advertising Accountant Marketing/Promotion copy, in accordance with any Monday, Sept. 29 Shelby Kotecki Zaine Clark present or future advertising • ​Homecoming Kickoff Party: 12-2 acceptance rules established p.m. Student Union Atrium News Writer Web Editor by The Guardian. All contents • Chalk the Quad: 5-7 p.m. The Taylor McKinley Vivek Patel contained herein are the express property of The Guardian. Quad News Writer Copyright privileges revert to the Thursday, Oct. 2 Sports Writer writers, artists and photographers • 4th Annual Wright Brothers Day:​ Alan Hieber Greg Felder of specific works after publica- tion. Copyright 2014 The Guard- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Student Union Features Writer Photographer ian, Wright State University. All Atrium Zara Qureshi Lindsey Roberts rights reserved. • Cardboard Boat Race and Pool Party: 6-9 p.m. Student Union Ad Representative Ad Representative Pool David McNeely David Neikirk • Project ASPIRE: 12-4 p.m. Student Union Atrium Ad Representative Kegan Sickels Instagram Photo of the Week Classifieds

Meet new friends working with our young, fun staff at Figlio Wood Fire Pizzas located minutes from campus in Kettering. Now hiring part-time cooks, bus persons and dish washers. Flexible schedule around your school needs. No experience necessary, willing to train. Apply in person at 424 E. Stroop Road in Town and Country Shopping Center.

MATTRESSES FOR SALE: Queen Pillow-Top Mattress Set $149. Twin-Queen Black Diamond Bedroom Groups $399. Twin-Queen Bed Frames $39. Brand New Over- stock Items!!! Call: (937) 668-5111

Your photo could be shown here! Just include #WSUGUARDIAN to enter and your Instagram of WSU could be chosen for our next issue.

2 September 24, 2014 www.theguardianonline.com @wsuguardian facebook.com/theguardianonline OPINION 3 Rock on, Ohio Leah Schneider Contributing Writer Texas has nothing on us. in the near future). [email protected] When it comes to local These bands are all made up hio has its fair share of sounds, Ohio has produced of people have really unique Oattractive aspects to many household-name-boast- sounds that lovers of any genre brag about. We Ohioans have ing bands. Such as Walk the can appreciate. Jungle Jims, Cedar Point, the Moon (Cincinnati), The Black If you go to downtown Day- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Keys (Akron area), The Devil ton on a weekend or the Short and Jeni’s Ice Cream. For those Wears Prada (Dayton), Kid Cudi who are not Columbus natives, (Cleveland) and John Legend bands such as these playing Jeni’s Ice Cream is the epitome theirNorth original of Columbus, songs youand canrocking find asfanaice of frozen artisan treats. Re- few from a staggeringly long list the socks off of their local fans. ally the epitome of any artisan of(Springfield). familiar artists. And that is just a Some may say that Ohio is just treat, or of any treat. Or of But we also have a great set of anything. Ever. up-and-coming groups that not settle down and do silly things a flat place where people like to Dear Mandy, Roller coasters and mid- many people know about. Even like raise families. But clearly they have no idea about the face west culinary delights aside, from the Dayton and Columbus Ohio has a local scene areas alone, there are bands melting pop, punk, dance and I have fake boobs. I got them as a sweet 16 gift. I’m unlike any other. such as To Kill a Monster, Two everything in between rock that sure you’re wondering why that’s a problem. The And no, I’m not just talking Punch Gun, Ranger Danger and locals know and love. thing is that I haven’t told my new boyfriend. I’m about that one Bowling for Astro Gypsy (all can be found on really scared that the first time we make love and Soup song. Come on, everyone, Facebook and will have shows he feels my cold, hard, plastic breasts, he’ll run for the hills. What do I do? Resisting the “Quad Gods” -Titty Trouble Elizabeth Fleck ignore them. People like that idiots off campus for good is if Contributing Writer aren’t willing to listen to a valid [email protected] argument, so any conversation the university. If everyone who ends up being a massive waste arguedwe file legitimatewith the Quad complaints Gods just to his past week has pro- of my already thinning patience. Tvided a whole new enter- There are plenty of students, through BIRT, the Bias Incident Dear Titty Trouble, tainment for crowds of students however, who love to go toe to Responsetook the time Team, to fillwe out could a report stop who walk through the quad. And toe with the Quad Gods. It’s a them. I have consulted my male associates, and the re- in case you’re not sure what I’m valiant attempt, but as men- Because what they’re doing is sounding response to your question was this: there talking about, I’ll give you a few tioned before, they don’t listen hateful, and does count as a Bias is a pretty good chance you could get away with fake hints: they yell out homophobic to logic, no matter how rational boobs and your boyfriend wouldn’t know the differ- remarks, encourage sexism, and the argument. Students get frus- a response can be found on the ence. tell us we’re all going to hell in trated, shouting matches occur, DivisionIncident. of The Student form Affairs to file web such- a hand basket. Yes, I’m talking people strip off clothes, but I page on Wright State’s website In general, boys don’t know much about boobs. They about the Quad Gods, Wright digress. under Student Resources. If any- State’s best comedy troupe. I admire the people who one out there is as sick of them know that boobs are interesting, forbidden and - stand up against these bigots, as I am, please, take the time to pretty, but they don’t know much more than that. So I I really do. But the only real think you’re in luck! ludicrousI find their that message it’s almost of misoga joke. way that we’re ever going to step closer to erasing hate from Ifyny, they hatred ever and try hellfireto talk to beme, so I see any change in getting these ourfill out campus a report, quad. and we’ll be one Love,

Mandy Upcoming winter may not be as polar as you think certain where the jet stream north to see bitter cold. While Justin Boggs Sports Editor areas to our north may experi- [email protected] Of course not. So how do they ence much colder winters, they knowwill be where five the days jet fromstream now? will may not see as much snow de- set-up shop in February? pending on what becomes the e have all seen dooms- Forecasters from the National dominant weather of Wday winter weather Weather Service rarely put out the season. predictions being shared on so- broad forecasts like the ones cir- Other parts of the nation cial media: this winter is going culating on Facebook and Twit- know what to expect with win- to be a real beast. ter. One of the few forecasts the ter. You know if you go north to But who is developing those service recently issued called expect it to be cold the entire for above average temperatures winter. Go south and expect upcoming winter will be glacial this winter due to an over 60 mostly mild conditions. But of- andsignificant white with forecasts snow? Odds that are, the percent chance of this winter ten the winter jet stream sets up it is coming from a non-reputa- having an El Nino pattern. right over Ohio. A 100-mile dif- ble source. El Nino winters have tradi- ference could make the differ- Any meteorologist worth his tionally been mild and drier for ence between having a bitterly or her title would never share a Ohio. cold winter and having rather Disclaimer: Ask Mandy is satirical and intended for doomsday long-range forecast. Ohio has the curse of being mild season. Forecast models are unpredict- those of Mandy, not The Guardian as an organization. in an area that receives year- No matter what, this is still humorous purposes. The views and opinions reflected are round moisture from the Gulf of Ohio. If you want to avoid the forecast. Are meteorologists Mexico while being far enough cold and snow, move to Florida. able. Just look at the five-day

facebook.com/theguardianonline @wsuguardian www.theguardianonline.com September 24, 2014 3 4 NEWS

Planned Pedestrian over I-675 Photo courtesy of the City of Beavercreek I-675 pedestrian Colonel Glenn construction to be bridge, due 2015, to completed October 10 Taylor McKinley News Writer enhance student [email protected] he city of Fairborn plans gutter on the south side of the about what they should expect road,” Harris said. while driving through the area. creates a barrier for pedestri- T and stripping project on Colonel In order to give Colonel Glenn Wright State student Tanya ans and bicyclists between the safety Glenn toin finishfront of the Wright resurfacing State a greater university atmo- Maske voiced her opinions on southern portion of Fairborn Alan Hieber by Oct. 10, weather permitting. sphere, the city took a few dif- and northern Beavercreek,” News Writer The project’s main goals in- ferent approaches to change the causes, especially around peak [email protected] Moorman said. clude creating a smoother ride road’s visual appeal. hoursthe traffic during the week. construction “Right now the only places along Colonel Glenn and to cre- “With this project we installed “I think it is pretty inconve- right State has con- where a WSU student can cross ate more of a university atmo- new medians along the corridor, nient in general, but it is espe- tributed $70,000 to I-675 to get to the Pentagon W sphere for WSU. and the City is in the process of the I-675 pedestrian bridge Blvd. area are the bridge on N. that will Fairborn and Civil Engineer for the City of working with WSU and the busi- students and faculty. Since most Fairborn Lee Harris described nesses in the area to determine ofcially us difficultare on campus for Wright daily, State we Beavercreek. It is slated to be Grange Hall Road,” said Moor- the purpose of the construction. what to build in the islands to - completed by May of 2015, pri- man.Fairfield “Neither Road ofover these I-675 locations and at “Prior to this project, the road help create this atmosphere. ten. However, I do think that the marily funded by a federal grant were designed to accommodate was becoming very bumpy and The city would like to make Col- constructionencounter the was traffic necessary pretty and of providing $2,216,000 of the to- pedestrians, and mixing the tal $3,124,885 project cost. there were areas where the onel Glenn friendlier to pedes- that the positives will eventu- According to Beavercreek pavement was falling apart. This trians and to promote pedes- ally outweigh the negatives,” roads with people walking or Maske said. City Engineer Jeff Moorman, the large traffic volumes on these riding bikes creates a less than WSU to the businesses,” The construction was paused ideal situation. It’s our hope the willproject provide fixed a more the issues comfortable where trianAs fartraffic as complaints back and forth go, fortu from- for WSU students. new bridge will provide a safer drivethe pavement through thisneeded corridor. fixed Thisand nately not many have occurred,” the Air Force Marathon, and project“I believe will the be bridge a major will benefit have and more convenient means for project also installed new side- said Harris. “The city of Fair- lanesfor the were increased reclosed traffic following from - WSU students to travel to the cluding for students with dis- walk where sections were miss- born has made an extra effort to - abilities.some very As positive you know, benefits, I-675 in ing and improved the roadway spread the word regarding the nal resurfacing of the road. and eat.” project to help inform citizens the marathon to perform the fi Fairfield Mall area to work, shop aesthetics by adding curb and

4 September 24, 2014 www.theguardianonline.com @wsuguardian facebook.com/theguardianonline NEWS 5 STEM City offers a house of learning for residents

Alan Hieber By allowing students the Another important unspoken tion students can use on proj- seem to like that a lot. Now we’re News Writer [email protected] chance to live with other stu- objective is based more on so- ects. STEM City residents can working with those students to dents who are interested in that cialization between residents also take advantage of a class- see what else they would like to TEM City, a Hamilton Hall area, they can be showed alter- than academic experiences. room downstairs in Hamilton, make it even better.” Slearning community in natives and opportunities to “They (STEM City residents) which offers recitation sessions STEM City is a good source of - make an informed choice. come to the building knowing of lectures and labs each hour communication and learning, dents majoring in engineering, there will be people living there on weekdays. according to biological sciences computerits first year, science, encompasses science stuand starting STEM City was the con- who have the same interest as Students are generally satis- major Jami Sheplar. math, aimed at enhancing early nectionAnother between significant the collegesreason for of they have. They will meet each “I like it a lot because the STEM students’ academic per- Engineering and Computer Sci- other, get acquainted and make STEM City thus far, according to STEM is all the science majors formance and socialization. ence. friends at college. Having folks Bertsos.fied with their experience at and all the higher education WSU Director of Housing Dan “We found that computer sci- at college that you know having “It’s just been a couple of majors. It’s a community for all Bertsos explained the most ence and engineering majors left your hometown and your weeks and Hamilton like most of us to live together and to be important reason for forming had begun to live in both honors high school and forming that residence halls on campus is able to talk about stuff. We also STEM City was to give students and in Hamilton Hall,” Bertsos base will help you become more have a STEM instructor to help a better vision of their academic said. “We had the space and we successful no matter what you year students,” Bertsos said. us,” Sheplar said. future. liked making learning commu- do.” “Withprobably that 65 many to 70 newpercent people, first STEM City Program Coordina- “There are more and more nities because students liked STEM City residents also have they’re getting used to a lot of tor Colton Metzger agrees that students coming to college who them. We thought that is a logi- several perks other residence things not just where they live, the sense of community STEM want to go into STEM disciplines cal combination of those two halls do not have. STEM City but we’ve done things in Ham- or are trying to make a decision colleges. The two colleges were residents have access to spe- ilton as far as having equipment “STEM City residents really about going into a STEM disci- willing to partner with us and and resources that the other formCity offers a connection is very beneficial. within them- pline,” Bertsos said. here we are.” screen with an Internet connec- buildings do no have. Students selves to be able to live and cial equipment, including a flat learn together as community.”

Monday, September 29 12 p.m. Homecoming Kickoff Student Union Atrium 5 p.m. Chalk the Quad Friday, October 3 The Quad 8 p.m. Homecoming Concert: Jason Derulo 9 p.m. Homecoming Bowling Party Wright State’s Nutter Center Beaver Vu Lanes, 1238 N. Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek, OH Saturday, October 4 10 a.m. Nearly Naked Mile Tuesday, September 30 Rinzler Field 11 a.m. My Little Library Challenge 12 p.m. Homecoming Festival North Lawn Mall Rinzler Field Wednesday, October 1 1 p.m. Club Football Game vs. Ohio State Rinzler Field 7 p.m. Homecoming Magic Show 2 p.m. Women's Soccer Game vs. Green Bay Student Union Apollo Room Rinzler Field 4 p.m. Chili Cook-off Thursday, October 2 12 p.m. Wright Brothers Day Rinzler Field Student Union Atrium 7 p.m. Men’s Soccer Game Vs. 7 p.m. Homecoming Cardboard Boat Race Rinzler Field &Pool Party 9 p.m. Homecoming Casino and Dance Student Union Natatorium Student Union Apollo Room

For more information visit: www.wright.edu/homecoming

facebook.com/theguardianonline @wsuguardian www.theguardianonline.com September 24, 2014 5 6 WRIGHT LIFE Word from the Women’s Center: #WhyIStayed, #WhyILeft Zara Qureshi that no one will believe [them]; leave. Support does go a long Features Writer denial, internalization of the way from what I’ve seen.” Olive, an Urban Dive [email protected] abuser’s words, shame, love, the Social media has spread ashtags #WhyIStayed belief that it will get better, and/ awareness about many issues into healthy living and #WhyILeft are two or language or cultural barriers over the past few months—in- H Andrea Schaaf to this land, the also increasingly popular social me- in accessing resources, among Contributing Writer purchased additional land to dia tags used to bring atten- other reasons. Of these, it’s im- awareness for Amyotrophic Lat- [email protected] help continue the process as tion to an estimated 1.3 mil- portant to note that leaving is eralcluding Sclerosis the conflict (ALS)—but in Gaza Mon and- live, an Urban Dive is a the restaurant grows. Collett lion women who are victims of often the most dangerous time ey said the trending hashtags local success because of and her family also run a very physical assault by an intimate in a violent relationship.” about domestic violence spread O it’s healthy, locally sourced al- environmentally-friendly facil- partner each year. Children often become a not only awareness but empa- ternative menu that caters to ity. Olive is a Green and Blue The tweets, though only a few reason for why people stay thy, and that the importance is gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian words, provide insight to read- not because of loyalty, but be- in keeping the discussions go- and vegan diets. conservation. They compost or ers on the experiences of being cause they do not have anoth- ing. Olive was opened in July 2011 recycleCertified 92 Businesspercent of for all watertheir in a domestic violence relation- er choice—a parent trying to Money said social media can by Kimberly Collett and her waste, supporting an all-around ship, why women chose to leave run away from a violent part- be a good way for domestic vio- family. Located on East Third healthy establishment. their abusive relationships and, ner with their child often gets lence survivors to share their Street in Dayton, the restaurant After renovating the old harder for outsiders to under- charged with kidnapping. stories. Jennifer Money, the research “It helps for people to realize has continued to build in popu- Wympee diner, built in 1938, to The less support and recruitment assistant for there are faces that are experi- larity. Owner Kimberly Collett create Olive, Collett has worked the women’s studies program, encing this violence and these credits Dayton. to make sure the ambience of these people have, the said survivors usually have a “Being downtown, in this the restaurant is one full of wel- less likely they are go- - community of supportive, loyal coming friends and family. ing a dangerous relationship. “Everyone deserves people makes all the difference,” “We don’t just provide jobs, ing to leave. specific“Support. reason If someone for finally comes leav to be in a relation- Collett said of her business. we make families that work to- to you and says they are in a “The basic mantra is support gether, even as individual peo- ship free of all forms the community, local source as ple change,” Collett said. stand, why they chose to stay in violent situation, you… provide them with the resources and of violence, coercion much as possible and to keep it For those who are interested simple in all things.” in trying Olive’s food for them- “There are so many reasons come up with safety plan, but and abuse.” Collett and her family oper- selves, reservations are recom- whythe first individuals place. might stay in a you also can’t force anyone to ate a two-acre farm where they mended as the dive seats ap- relationship with intimate part- leave a situation when they’re grow a portion of the produce proximately 28 people at a time. ner violence,” said Amber Vlas- not ready to and leaving the are people. A lot of times a per- for the restaurant, as well as nik, the director of the Wright situation may not necessar- son is faceless and it’s easy to State Women’s Center. ily be the best thing for them look away, but when that per- at that point,” Money said. “You son has a face it’s a little harder,” Vlasnik said those reasons herbs and flowers. In addition - don’t want them to end up back Money said. “Social media con- dence, pressure from religious where they started. But just… tributes to that.” groups,could include family or financial friends, depenas well giving them positive reinforce- “It’s so important to break the as “loyalty to the relationship ment goes a long way, too. The silence about intimate partner or children, fear of being alone, less support these people have, violence and to start thinking fear of increased violence, fear the less likely they are going to about it as a social issue that affects all of us,” Vlasnik said. “Everyone deserves to be in a I believed him when he said it was the last relationship free of all forms of time. #whyistayed The last time almost killed violence, coercion and abuse.” The Women’s Center provides me. #whyileft services in community, leader- ship development, program- ming, resources and advocacy #whyistayed I had no idea that emotional both men and women of all rac- abuse was a real thing or that I was a es, genders, classes and sexuali- victim #whyileft the emotional abuse turned ties. physical “We offer referrals for indi- viduals who need resources, information or help in leaving #whyistayed because I always put his needs an abusive relationship,” Vlas- before my own & because I decided to choose nik said. “Women’s center staff - me! der Title IX for issues of sexual violence.are a confidential We also educate source unthe campus community about in- #WhyIStayed its my fault. #whyILeft it was timate partner violence in its never my fault many forms, offering training to student leaders annually, ta- bling throughout the year, col- laborating with other units to #whyistayed was because I thought love offer Sexual Assault Prevention would conquer all. #whyileft was because I Week and additional academic realized people who cause that much harm are lectures throughout the year. not in love

6 September 24, 2014 www.theguardianonline.com @wsuguardian facebook.com/theguardianonline WRIGHT LIFE 7

Cover of Clayton Callahan’s new book Clayton Callahan Photos provided by:Clayton Callahan Former WSU student now published author Vet writes to clarify common misconceptions of military

Zara Qureshi better understanding of them. [the “Writer’s Guide to Adven- military and other career expe- - Features Writer “I’ve served in the military turous Professions] will at least - [email protected] most of my life, but very few give writers the opportunity to works that would allow outsid- edscience space fiction opera butin the have past strug few .S. veteran and former books I’ve read convey the ex- get off on the right foot.” ersriences to understand influence himthe people to write in gled to find good, human orient UWright State student perience accurately,” Callahan Callahan enlisted in the U.S. these professions better, but so gives the writer license to set up Clayton Callahan is the recent Navy in 1987 and served two did his time at WSU. circumstancesyears,” Callahan exactly said. “Also, the sci-fiway author of two published books: “Military folks are a years as a missile gunner in “In my freshman year, the they wish to make their point, “Tales of the Screaming Eagle” lot more human than the Persian Gulf during Opera- First Gulf War kicked off,” Cal- and like any good persuasive and the “Writer’s Guide to Ad- tion Ernest Will before com- lahan said. “I found myself con- essay, when you respectfully ac- venturous Professions,” both we are often por- ing to WSU. He then served six stantly having to explain things knowledge the other points of inspired by his military experi- trayed as characters. “ years in the Navy Reserve as a to my fellow students. Most of view you can clearly illustrate ences. boatswains mate while also a them were well meaning, but the ideas you wish to commu- “Tales of The Screaming Ea- said. student. Callahan then went had no context to understand nicate.” “Military folks are a lot more on to be a middle Callahan currently lives in that takes place in the future at human than we are often por- school teacher in “I found myself constantly Portland, Ore., and works as a agle” veteran’s is a science-fiction bar in space where novel trayed as characters. As the col- Gastonia, N.C. and - a college student from Earth lege kid [in “Screaming Eagle”] later a Deputy having to explain things to my gon Department of Corrections. meets other veterans who try to learns and grows, the reader Sheriff. In 1998, fellow students. Most of them Hecorrectional plans to officercontinue at thewriting Ore help him through the trauma of gets a fresh understanding of he joined and and his next novel, “Adventures a recent near-death experience. military people as I know them served the Army were well meaning, but had of Crazy Liddy” is due out next The “Writer’s Guide to Adven- and how to move beyond our National Guard no context to understand the summer. turous Professions,” which is bad experiences as military in North Carolina Callahan also said that writ- co-written with Vietnam veter- folks must. Also, I joined a writ- as a communica- complexity of military life or ing has affected his life in that an and long-time military friend ers group and discovered that tions specialist the culture of the Middle East.” he has been able to meet and Lee Roberts, is a reference many well-meaning people until transferred bond with other writers who guide based on Callahan’s own are rather clueless about the to the Oregon National Guard. the complexity of military life or are striving for their dreams. professional experiences and military, yet they still put tons In 2007, Callahan joined the the culture of the Middle East.” When asked about one piece of - of military characters in their Army Reserves to become a Callahan also explained why advice he would give to aspir- ers accurately portray military, books. This also holds true for U.S. Army Counterintelligence - ing writers, Callahan had this to policeknowledge and spyto help characters. fiction writ Cal- police characters and spies. As Special Agent. He retired from tion novel about military people say: lahan hopes that by portraying I have been in all three profes- the army as a Special Agent and he chose to write a science-fic “Don’t quit and keep learning military people as more human sions, I thought I could best aid Staff Sergeant in 2014. Callahan how to get better. Same advice in his books, readers will gain a also said that not only did his versus“I have a non-fiction always been or arealistic fan of for an aspiring anybody really.” fiction instead. my fellow writers. I figure that facebook.com/theguardianonline @wsuguardian www.theguardianonline.com September 24, 2014 7 8 PHOTO: The Air Force Marathon

Photos By: Nick Hofvfman and Johanna Schmitz

8 September 24, 2014 www.theguardianonline.com @wsuguardian facebook.com/theguardianonline SPORTS 9

Photo courtesy of the City of Beavercreek Photo By: Justin Boggs Raider Spotlight: Lynch helping Raiders to winning start

Justin Kinner once he entered high school his head coach Bryan Davis that matches. As a freshman last sea- the Horizon League’s Player of WWSU Sports Director the Week. He took that momen- [email protected] sole concentration was soccer. convinced him to become a son, Lynch had a team-leading Lynch used high school to con- Raider. eight assists to go with a of tum into last Friday’s home con- right State men’s soccer centrate and improve his soccer “Coach Davis really showed goals. test against Duquesne where he Wplayer Eric Lynch is in an interest in me and he was “He’s a really fun kid to coach set up teammate Wes Cain for his sophomore season for the When he is off the pursuing me more than any because we get into him a bit the game winning goal in over- Raiders. Despite only being a other coach and I knew Jake and we challenge him and he time to give the Raider’s their sophomore, he is still one of the field, we are very Stovall and Zack Zwiesler on just gets better and better and main contributors to the team’s different and he is a the team and they really con- better,” Davis said. “It’s really “Eric Lynch is just an engine,” vinced me to come because fun when you have kids that you Davisfifth win said. on “He’sthe season. such a differ- the season. very important part our recruiting class was really coach when the more you put in ence maker. When he is off the successLynch throughstarted theplaying first soccerhalf of of the team.” good,” Lynch said. the more you get out and Eric’s when he was four years old. His Davis’s invested interest really getting what we put in.” he is a very important part of passion for the sport stemmed skills. His play at Bellbrook High in the 5-foot-10 senior from Last week, Lynch was named thefield, team.” we are very different and from his older brother. School put him in a position to Bellbrook has paid off already “My older brother is what mo- be heavily recruited by some in the young career of Lynch. tivated me to play,” Lynch said. major Division I schools such as Davis credits a lot of that to “He was really good so I wanted Dayton, Xavier, Wright State and Lynch’s ability to be a coach- Volleyball: Raiders swept to follow after him.” Michigan State. able player. Lynch used his athletic abili- Deciding which school to at- Lynch leads the Horizon heading into HL play ties to participate in other Greg Felder sports such as basketball, but it was his fellow teammates and began with the Raiders facing Sports Writer off against the Liberty Flames. tend was difficult, but in the end League in assists with five [email protected] through the Raiders’ first eight Wright State came out strong, he Wright State volleyball - Cross-country: Raiders finish in Tteam continued its month ter losing the second and third long road trip last weekend in sets,winning the Raidersthe first took set 25-17. the fourth Af Nashville, TN at the Belmont In- the middle of the pack vitational. It was a tough week- foughtset 27-25 hard sending with seven it into ties, a fifth but ing from injury, he was able to end for the Raiders who fell to theand Flames final set. pulled The away last set at wasthe Greg Felder season for the young and inex- lead the way for the Raiders. an overall record of 3-12 after Sports Writer that it was the first 8K of the going 0-3 for the weekend. end to seal the win, 15-11. [email protected] perienced team. “I thought the race went Freshman Andrew Lake, who well,” Powell said. “I felt okay contests before the Raiders be- against a very good Northern EDARVILLE, Ohio - Sept. has led all runners for the Raid- and didn’t get too tired, so I ginThe conference matches markedplay this the Friday final KentuckyThe third team and finalthat match defeated was 29, Cedarville University ers in previous meets, ran his can’t wait to get 100 percent C at Cleveland State. Wright State the Raiders earlier in the sea- hosted their annual Friend- - and really compete this year.” has lost 29 consecutive Horizon son 3-0. In similar fashion, the ship Invitational at the Elvin ship Invitational. He crossed the Junior Vanessa Hopwood League matches dating back to Norse dominated the majority R. King Course. The Raiders first collegiate 8K at the Friend - Nov. 5, 2011. of the match sweeping the Raid- cross-country teams competed 24th place. Since the end of 2011, Wright ers three sets. This was also against schools from all over the finish“It’s linecollege at a timelevel of now, 27:24 not in 19:26had a veryand impressive10th overall run, in finthe State has been 12-67 overall the match game for Norse who state including, Cincinnati, Day- high school,” Lake said while women’sishing first 5K. for She the was Raiders followed at dominated the entire weekend ton and Cleveland State, where catching his breath. “I’m used to by sophomore Brittany Bailey Horizon League back-to-back as well, as they went undefeated - who ran the course in 19:57. seasons.and has finished dead last in the improving their record to 10-3 dle of the pack. going the extra 3000 meters.” Cincinnati took home the The team began playing Fri- overall. both teams finished in the mid- running 5Ks, it was very difficult Following Friday’s contest Raiders behind junior Kam- men’s, and for the women’s day night against the hosting Belmont Bruins. The Bruins at Cleveland State, the Raiders schools,The men while ran thethe women8K and finran eronLake Powell finished who second came in for 22nd the Cedarvillefirst place University overall ran for away the travel to Youngstown State Sat- ished the day at fifth out of 10 overall with a time of 27:15. On with the victory. defended home court, winning in four sets 25-17, 16-25, 25-17, urday afternoon. WSU returns of eight. a team full of underclassmen, The Raiders return to Ce- 25-22. Megan Hopkins led the home Oct. 10 to host UIC. theIt 5Kwas and an overall finished good fourth show out- Powell is one of the more ex- darville Oct. 3 for the All-Ohio Raiders with 10 kills followed Volleyball head coach Susan ing for the Raiders, considering perienced runners on the team. Championships. by Katie Klusman with nine. Clements did not respond to the competition and the fact Even though he is still recover- The second day of matches multiple requests for comment.

facebook.com/theguardianonline @wsuguardian www.theguardianonline.com September 24, 2014 9 10 SPORTS

Air Force Marathon metals Photo By: Johanna Schmitz Local and visiting athletes shine during Air Force Marathon

Alan Hieber tual marathon runner-up Brian marathon in 1:07:17. Ordway “It’s great because we run on the marathon favorites, Dustin News Writer Dumm. Wright State’s campus and it Sprague proved that endurance [email protected] “It’s a pretty small world that victory was in sight brings back good memories of running is often unpredictable, when it comes to the running was“Nobody confident else early wanted in the to race go training and living on campus,” community. I know Brian was said Johnston. “It was rough. Actually, the RIGHT-PATTERSON running the race, so I knew he going to have to battle the clock Many runners participate as he finished ninth. WAIR FORCE BASE - The - theout wholewith me, time, so but I figured it turned I was out during Air Force Marathon I ended up paying for it at the 2014 Air Force Marathon held weekend for various charitable end.first halfThe lastI went six outmiles too were fast, very and last Saturday was a spectacle was“It’s probably great the favorite.because I fig Kenneth Bestine of Clymer, reasons, as Dayton resident fine,” said Ordway. of athletic accomplishment as we run on Wright N.Y. won the handcycle mara- Dori Spaulding demonstrated. lot and I had to stop a couple of local and out-of-state athletes thon in 1:18:23. Bestine fell be- Spaulding is associated with times.difficult. I don’tI started know cramping if it was up a achieved victory or ran for State’s campus and hind early, but quickly made the Team Red, White and Blue charitable causes. it brings back good margin back up. (Team RWB), which is an orga- today,” said Sprague. Wright State alumni John Or- Columbus resident Nicola nization that honors veterans fluidTipp intake, City resident but it just Kyle wasn’t Brum on- dway and Christina Johnston memories of training Holdsworth became women’s through athletic participation. baugh was victorious in the 10K were victorious in the men and and living on marathon champion with a time “It’s actually really intense with a time of 35:45. women’s half marathon. of 2:56:03. Holdsworth might for me. I lost a friend in an ac- “Something I’ve always want- The 26.2-mile marathon campus.” have appeared to have ample cident, and it’s been about two ed was to be able to break the course cut through parts of energy but attributed that to years. He was active duty and tape in a big race. To have that Wright-Patterson Air Force ured if I was able to stay with adrenaline. Saturday marked was killed in a freak boating ac- opportunity was a year’s worth Base, Wright State University him or pull away from him then cident. So I thought about him of visualizing this race this race and the city of Fairborn. I would probably have a good marathon. a lot and it’s really emotional. again because I had gotten sec- Men’s marathon champi- shot at it. It was maybe not even Holdsworth’sJohnston, a firstXenia victory native, in wasany It’s nice to be there too because ond last year. It was nice to see on Steve Chu, from Colorado until like three or four miles left the champion of the women’s there are a lot of Team RWB that vision come to reality,” said Springs, set a blistering winning that I knew I had it,” said Chu. half-marathon with a time of people out here out here today. Brumbaugh. time of 2:28:15. Chu gained con- Ordway, a Waynesville resi- 1:20:38. As aWright State alum, It’s a really powerful experi- dent and former WSU medi- the victory had a special mean- ence,” said Spaulding. when he got ahead of even- cal student, won the men’s half ing to Johnston. Kettering resident and one of fidence that victory was in sight Women’s soccer: Raiders go into HL play on winning streak Justin Boggs a win on senior day,” senior de- Wright State got its only goal provide much of their scoring. score this season for WSU. Sports Editor fender Allie Metzler said. “We’re of Sunday’s contest from fresh- This year, WSU has nine goals in “Pretty much anyone can go [email protected] - man Sarah Colvin in the 48th nine games from eight different out there and get the job done,” ing. Now everyone is working players. Bryce Hueber is WSU’s Colvin said. “I think it is pretty fter a painful 1-6 start to theirfinishing butt the off ballevery and second produc of at the collegiate level. The goal only multi-goal scorer. intimidating and causes con- the season, Wright State A the game rather than picking cameminute. from It was a Colvin’sball that first Natalie goal “Last year, we had a couple fusion because (other teams) bounced back in a big way last and choosing times to play. Go- Sedlock played up front to Col- goal scorers early on in the sea- can’t mark one person.” weekend taking a pair of games ing hard on tackles and playing vin who got a pass back from son and that was about it,” Fer- Goalkeeper Halle Pyle led the at home by a combined score of hard the whole game and that is Addie Englehart in the box. guson said. “We get to confer- Raiders to their second straight - what we needed.” “I was glad for Sarah. Not only ence and it was easy to key on shutout Sunday. While she only fore conference play. “They bend but they don’t did she play a great game (Sun- that kid. This year, we have not had three saves in the contest, 6-0After for WSU’sdominating final warm Tennessee up be break,” Ferguson said of his day) but a great game on Fri- Pyle was actively punching balls Tech in a 5-0 win Sept. 14, the team’s play leading up to Hori- day,” Ferguson said. “She gave a can score that are starting, we out on several of Morehead Raiders responded with a gritty zon League play. “I think men- lot of effort and energy as well haveonly kids three, coming four, fiveoff the kids bench that State’s six corner kicks. 1-0 victory over Morehead State tally, they could have broken a as she was calm with the ball.” that are able to score.” “Halle has had a great season Sunday on a day that head coach week ago… but they were resil- Scoring for WSU is much Freshmen have contributed so far,” Metzler said. “We need Pat Ferguson honored the pro- ient. They had a great week of more of a team effort than in seven of WSU’s nine goals this good distribution from her as gram’s four seniors. practice and I am glad they are years past. The Raiders relied year. Colvin was happy to join she is the only player who can “You can’t ask for more than being rewarded.” on Emilie Fillion last season to the ranks of six freshmen to

see the whole field. 10 September 24, 2014 www.theguardianonline.com @wsuguardian facebook.com/theguardianonline Presidential Lecture Series 2014–15 Impact through Advocacy, Innovation, and Inspiration The Wright State University Presidential Lecture Series was developed to advance human justice and promote the university’s commitment to creating a diverse community and learning environment. This year’s speakers bring unique insights and experiences to address social issues of our time.

Please also join us as we present Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15–Oct.15 Homecoming Sept. 29–Oct.4 Nairoby Otero CELIA’s The Great Broadway actress, writer, producer, War Commemoration promoting Begins Oct. 11 solidarity among Steve Baskis Laverne Cox Madrigal Dinner women SPC, U.S. Army-Ret., Emmy-nominated advocate for disability Dec. 11–14 September 30 actress, television awareness through 7 p.m. producer, Diversity in the adventure exploration Apollo Room, transgender Multicultural Steve Wozniak and adaptive recreation E160 Student Union advocate Millennium April 16 Public Reception December 2 Apple 7 p.m. Conference 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. co-founder, Apollo Room Jan. 22–23, 2015 Endeavour Room Wright State designer of E160 Student Union E156 Student Union Nutter Center the Apple I ArtsGala and Apple II Public Reception March 28, 2015 Co-sponsored Co-sponsored with February 4 5:30 p.m. with Office of WSU Allies 7 p.m. Endeavour Room Wright State E156 Student Union Latino Affairs For more information Nutter Center about any of the speakers, Co-sponsored with call the Wright State Co-sponsored Veteran & Military University Office of the with Honors Center and Office of President at (937) 775-2013. Institute Disability Services

www.wright.edu/lecture

facebook.com/theguardianonline @wsuguardian www.theguardianonline.com September 24, 2014 11

14018-PLS-GUARDIAN 10 x14 Ad-Sept 23-2014.indd 1 9/23/14 4:25 PM not happy with your housing? IMMEDIATE MOVE - IN AVAILABLE NEW LOW RATES private bedrooms starting @ $371 shared bedrooms starting @ $299

+ SAVE $185 WITH ZERO DOWN

UPGRADED CLUBHOUSE + NEW STUDY ROOMS + UPGRADED SWIMMING POOL & POOL FURNITURE PRIVATE SHUTTLE TO WSU CAMPUS + PRIVATE BED & BATH + FURNISHED APARTMENTS HARDWOOD-STYLE FLOORS AVAILABLE + LEATHER-STYLE FURNITURE + COMPUTER CENTER WITH i MACS FITNESS CENTER + FREE TANNING + BILLIARDS & FOOSBALL + INDIVIDUAL LEASES + ROOMMATE MATCHING apply online @ TheProvinceDayton.com

āĂÿćƋ  ƋƋĐƋćāąĊĂĀćĊăĀĆĆ

Rates & fees are subject to change. Limited time only.