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UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON VOL. 57 NO. 29 Students bring STOCKS DOWN, DONATIONS UP mental health COLLEEN MCCARTHY groups or the Day10 program Staff Writer for alumni who have graduated within the past 10 years, “we are awareness group In this tough economic cli- continually finding new ways to mate, most universities are see- reach out and foster relationships to Dayton ing a major decrease in alumni between the university and the donations. UD, however, has had alumni,” she said. JESSICA LEDBETTER their most successful fundrais- CAE found that donations for Staff Writer ing periods ever. capital purposes, such as new “From July 1 of 2007 to the equipment and property purchas- end of this January, we have now es, took the biggest hit with over Two students recently devel- raised in new gifts and commit- 20 percent decreases. oped a chapter of To Write Love ments nearly $100 million,” said The report also showed that on Her Arms, a group designed Deborah Read, vice president for liberal arts universities, which to address mental illness issues university advancement. “We’ve depend largely on donations to such as suicide and depression on had the best giving in our history, keep their programs running, campus. ever.” have seen a decrease of over 18 TWLOHA was founded origi- One place that witnesses do- percent in the last year. nally in 2006 by New York City nation increases or decreases Donations for universities resident Jamie Tworkowski. He firsthand is Teleconnect, where across the country often follow wanted to support his friend Re- numerous students are employed the trends of the stock market. nee, who was struggling with de- Teleconnect employees Lauren Grote and Kathleen Todd (from left to right) call alumni for univer- calling alumni for monetary According to The Chronicle of pression, self injury and suicide. sity donations. MAGGIE MALACH/OPINIONS EDITOR gifts. In the past years, especially Higher Education, most univer- This was an aim to raise money 2009, the trend has been a posi- pend on donations to fund stu- erous alumni. According to Read, sities expect things to get better, to send her to rehab. tive one. dent scholarships and provide large donations, like the $10 mil- though it may never get back to UD student Jessica Schiele and “This year we have definitely certain programs. Donations lion gift UD received in 2008, the record reported donations the her roommate Aleene (Allie) Falk seen an increase in total dollars across the country have dropped have helped the university reach schools received before the mar- agree that this is an important donated, as well as an increase off a reported 11.9 percent on av- their fundraising goals despite a ket went south. issue and believe in his mission, in participation on behalf of the erage, according to a report from struggling economy. Luckily for UD, donations which is why they decided to start alumni,” said senior Lauren the Council for Aid to Education One way Grote believes UD have been the best in the univer- the group at UD. Mental illness Grote, Teleconnect’s communica- (CAE). has countered the economy is by sity’s history since 2007, when do- issues are often deemed touchy tions coordinator. UD has not felt the sting of re- reaching out to alumni like never nations reached over $30 million subjects, which is why starting a Many private universities de- cession thanks to a few very gen- before. Be it through Facebook in one year for the first time ever. UD chapter of TWLOHA was ap- pealing. “Many college campuses and Ben Folds and a piano coming to UD Arena for April fundraiser college students are open to dis- cussing issues that the rest of MEAGAN MARION year with proceeds going to the CCC said. “We really lucked out society shies away from,” Schiele Assistant News Editor American Cancer Society. The or- and people are excited about it. said. “We feel Dayton is one such ganization was formed last year We couldn’t believe it when we place.” Complete with free T-shirts after David Mattingly and a few found out.” She noted the recent passing of and pizza, a crowd of people gath- friends from CAB, SGA and Col- In simplified terms, the com- UD student Ben Mushalko as an ered on Humanities Plaza Friday, leges Against Cancer wanted to mittee finds an agent who will indicator that awareness and pre- Feb. 5, to hear the Charity Con- bring a concert to the university. provide a list of bands within a vention of suicide still has some cert Committee announce Ben The committee has 12 dedicat- certain price range. After the mileage to go. The idea of break- Folds and a piano as the band for ed members who are focused on committee decides on a band, ing down stereotypes correlated the second annual benefit con- bringing in a concert for a good their agent gets in touch with the to mental illness while also as- cert in April. cause. band’s agent. The band’s manag- sisting people is a main goal for Charity Concert Committee president The goal of the Charity Con- “After we announced it, I kept er then discusses the opportu this group. According to the TW Andrea Graham announces Ben Folds and cert Committee is to put on a hearing people talking about it,” a piano as this year’s benefit concert per- concert at the end of the school Andrea Graham, co-president of See Concert, p. 3 former. LAURA MACK/PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR See New help group, p. 2 weather TODAY SATURDAY SUNDAY (Source: www.nws.noaa.gov) 26/11 27/14 28/16 STUDENTS’ NEW MONEY MAKER In case you somehow missed this week’s blizzard, Partly Chance Chance Donating plasma comes with monetary benefits PAGE 4 get your fill of snowy playtime Saturday and Sunday. sunny. of snow. of snow. 2 NEWS Flyer News •Friday, February 12, 2010

NEW HELP GROUP (cont. from p. 1) NCR land pollution little threat to community

LOHA Web site, two out of ev- JACLYN PHELPS brownfield and had contamina- only the environment, but also able. ery three people with depression Staff Writer tion. This includes the property the community, especially when Once UD moves to the former never seek help or treatment. along Stewart Street between the dealing with property usage for NCR headquarters, initiatives They hope to pass along the UD is turning brownfields into Great Miami River and Brown the future. such as UDRI, new labs and of- message that not only is getting green pastures by reviving haz- Street. “If the land is not being used fices and space for the graduate help from others okay, it is nec- ardous space at NCR for campus During that time, UD applied there isn’t any production and school and Alumni Center will essary to help deal with many of expansion or part of the area’s re- for grants such as the Clean Ohio properties surrounding could be be made available. UD will also these tough issues. development. Fund and received $3 million hurt,” Smindak said. be able to use the land behind “It is important to have a The term brownfield has been to pay for a development plan By purchasing the land, the NCR, Old River Park, for picnics, strong, honest, open and loving used to describe parts of NCR’s for each property, according to university is ensuring the NCR nature studies, hiking and more community around you in times grounds that have contamination senior site coordinator for the property isn’t damaged or unus- outdoor activities. of struggles, no matter if they are from previous uses. Brownfields, Southwest district office of the big or small,” Schiele said. according to Ohio Environment Ohio EPA, Joe Smindak. Though paperwork and reg- Protection Agency’s Web site, are UD eliminated contaminates, istering with the school is cur- “real property, the expansion, removed chemicals and took them rently halting the completion of redevelopment or reuse of which to a landfill and submitted docu- the group to be considered offi- may be complicated by the pres- ments to state whether they met cial, planning is still underway. ence or potential presence of a applicable standards as standard The target group for TWLOHA is hazardous substance, pollutant protocol for eliminating contami- those with a mental illness of any or contaminant.” nation, which was successful. kind. Those knowing someone Part of the NCR property had According to Smindak, east who needs help are also invited contamination because they did of Main Street has been award- to join. manufacturing there and con- ed money for cleanup; however, Currently there are no events tamination was found in the they are still in the investigative or programs planned. The group ground waters, said Heather Lau- phase. is, however, keeping in mind con- er, southwest media coordinator But the problem with brown- certs, discussions and speakers. for the Ohio EPA. However, there fields may not be as bad for the For further information, con- was not anything that threatened recent NCR land UD purchased tact Schiele at schielja@notes. the community. A substance may as it was for the 2005 purchase dayton.edu or Falk at falkalem@. have percolated down into the because people were less careful gmail.com. Earth in the soil and around the back then than they are today, To seek out help from the na- rocks. according to Lauer. People would tional chapter of TWLOHA or for But taking on NCR and poten- pour out their degreasers in the details on the group, its staff and tial contamination left by indus- parking lot because they would founders, check out its official try is not something UD is unfa- kill weeds and the remainder UD’s new acquisition of NCR came with Old River Park in its backyard. Due to NCR’s manufactur- Web site at www.twloha.com/. miliar with. In 2005 UD acquired would evaporate. ing, contamination was found in ground water. But this pollution will be easily manageable and is 50 acres from NCR which was a Brownfields put a risk on not not threatening to those using the park. LAURA MACK/PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Juniors living in VWK, Campus South, Marycrest unlikely in housing lottery ALLISON DUNN antee a UD house, that group will or through landlord housing, and Staff Writer be placed on a waiting list. The 65 to 70 percent of juniors choose wait list lottery works on first to live in UD housing. Many lottery and housing come, first serve basis. “If every junior and senior speculations have been floating Robertson said there will be wanted to live with us, we would around campus, especially those plenty of Garden Apartments be hard pressed to have enough involving next year’s living situ- available to upperclassmen and beds,” Robertson said. “Histori- ation for upperclassmen. anticipates many of the upcom- cally, every junior and senior Recently, word has been ing juniors to be placed there. If doesn’t want to live with us be- spread that upperclassmen may Gardens is not filled with upper- cause there are a least 300 to 400 be placed back in underclassmen classmen, housing will then offer landlord beds in the preferred lo- housing, such as VWK, Campus apartments to sophomores. cations around UD.” South or Marycrest. Associate “In my 14 years here, we’ve Robertson said they have 15 director for assignments in resi- always been able to offer hous- lotteries starting at the same dential services Constance Rob- ing to any junior or senior stu- time on March 14 with the dif- ertson said that in her 14 years dent that wanted to live with us,” ferent sizes of male and female with UD that has never occurred. Robertson said. “However, that groups. Housing applications “It would be a very unusual [location] is not always what they opened Thursday, Feb. 11 Group event,” Robertson said. “Cam- want.” members have until 4:30 p.m. on pus South and VWK will be full Housing will be available to Feb. 25 to complete the housing of sophomores. We have to deny all upperclassmen, because not contract for the lottery on March sophomore groups housing in all students choose to live in UD 14. those spots.” housing, she said. Typically, 10 For more information, contact If upperclassmen don’t receive to 12 percent of seniors choose to Residence Life at 937-229-3317 or a lottery number in order to guar- live elsewhere, either off-campus at http://housing.udayton.edu. NEWS 3 Flyer News •Friday, February 12, 2010 Bombeck memory lives on through workshop Workshop attracts writers worldwide, offers UD students scholarship opportunities

ANNA BEYERLE a first-come, first-serve basis, valuable at this workshop.” asp?EventId=776279. For more Assistant News Editor and students must apply by Feb. This year, the workshop will information on the workshop, 15. Selected students will write a have much more of an emphasis keynote speakers and different Erma Bombeck didn’t plan letter to the National Alumni As- on social media factors than in sessions offered, visit www.hu- on becoming famous, but after sociation after the workshop to previous years. Breakfast round- morwriters.org. a slew of nationally syndicated explain how the experience ben- tables will also be offered as a newspaper columns and several efited them. more informal way to get to know best-selling books later, the UD In the spirit of Erma Bombeck, one another and learn more about New York Times’ former editorial editor, Gail alumna became quite well known the workshop focuses on the art writing. Collins (right) and Bill Scheft, an Emmy-nom- inated TV writer for David Letterman (below) outside of her hometown of Day- of humor writing. It includes five A scholarship applica- will deliver key-note speeches at this year’s ton, Ohio. keynote speakers, which will talk tion can be found at http:// Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop in April. In 2000, UD created the Erma during lunch and dinner each www.regonline.com/Checkin. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MEDIA RELATIONS Bombeck Writers’ Workshop, a day. These speakers include Bill three-day seminar that helps Scheft, an Emmy-nominated TV honor Bombeck’s work. writer for David Letterman and From its inception, the work- Gail Collins, the former editor shop has offered a variety of for the New York Times editorial speakers and sessions to help fos- page, among other accomplished ter the writing skills of individu- individuals in the writing field. als from across the country. Ap- Outside of the speakers, at- proximately 350 people attend the tendees will go to six different workshop each year, including classroom-type sessions through- everyone from beginning writers out their time at the seminar to published authors. This year it which are taught by a variety of will take place from April 15-17. successful writers. “There are no prerequisites,” These sessions include topics said Matthew Dewald, director such as newspaper writing, social of the Erma Bombeck Writers’ media, how to get published and Workshop. “[Attendees] don’t marketing techniques, among have to have any published stuff many others. at all; they just have to have a Attendees are able to choose good interest in writing, specifi- which sessions they would like cally for humor and human inter- to go to as a way to cater to their est writing.” own writing needs. Although the workshop at- Outside of these sessions and tracts writers from around the keynote speakers, writers are globe, there are spots available free to mingle with others as a for local students as well. There way to learn more about each are 30 full scholarships available other and how to achieve success, to UD students who are inter- according to Dewald. ested in attending funded by the “You’re surrounded by others UD National Alumni Association. who have the same dream,” he The scholarships are awarded on said. “Networking is incredibly

Bands March 26 with the winner Society. This year, the goal lies at CONCERT opening for Ben Folds and a pia- $76,000 with at least 65 teams, ac- (cont. from p. 1) no. Auditions will be Feb. 19 from cording to Alec Dorn, president of nity with the band. It is 4 to 6 p.m. in ArtStreet studio A. Colleges Against Cancer, which through this process that Ben In addition to the spring puts on Relay for Life. Folds and a piano confirmed a concert, CCC has other events Relay for Life focuses on rais- concert on campus, Mattingly around campus so students can ing money for and educating stu- said. recognize who they are and share dents about those struggling with The CCC’s agent gave them their support. On Feb. 20, there cancer. UD has shown its dedi- a list of available bands within will be a cardboard boat compe- cation to Relay for Life as it was their price range. Ben Folds and tition at the RecPlex pool. Each recognized as a Leader of Hope, a piano was their first choice and team has to design a boat out of an acknowledgement that only 37 cost between $30,000 and $40,000. cardboard that has to hold one colleges in the nation received. Last year, Guster played for person as they float in the water. Relay for Life is April 10 and 11 the benefit concert and the UD “We want people to know about at ArtStreet; visit www.relayfor- band “The Jaywalkers” opened us,” Graham said. “We need stu- life.org/udayton to sign up. Ben the show. Over $10,000 was raised dents’ support and then we can Folds and a piano will be playing for the American Cancer Society. bring a great concert.” at the UD Arena April 18. Ticket The committee hopes that with Several of CCC’s members are sales have not yet been finalized, this year’s band, matching that also teamed with Relay for Life. but visit the Charity Concert amount will not be a problem. Through the past three years, Committee’s Facebook page or The organization plans on Relay for Life has raised over their Web site at relayconcert. having another Battle of the $220,000 for the American Cancer udayton.edu for updates. 4 NEWS Flyer News •Friday, February 12, 2010 Give plasma, get money Donating gives student alternative way to make cash FRIDAY FEB. and $50 for the fifth time,” Frey nate plasma. Donors must weigh MAKE YOUR VALENTINE GIFTS ABIGAIL MCLEAN Use your artistic side and make Val- Staff Writer said. a minimum of 110 pounds and be 12 entine’s Day cards, or reveal the chef Located 15 minutes from UD’s in good health. In addition, CSL within by making candy roses at 7 For many college students, campus, the close location helps Plasma Service requires that p.m. in The Hangar. lack of money is an issue. At UD, serve as a means to draw in stu- each individual bring their iden- some students have found ways to dents. But, although it is close to tification card, social security overcome that hurdle by donat- campus, it’s not something stu- card and also proof of residency, SATURDAY ing a piece of themselves: their dents can or should do every day. such as a piece of mail sent to the FEB. FEMINIST COFFEE HOUR: plasma. According to CSL Plasma Ser- donor’s current address. SHOULD I DANCE TO THIS SONG? One reason plasma donation vice, the current FDA regula- For Frey, the first time was 13 Philosophy professor Dr. Denise sparks such an interest in stu- tions restrict individuals to one also a bit time consuming. He James is facilitating a discussion dents is the immediate financial donation in a two-day period, and had to undergo a rigorous exami- about popular music that degrades benefits. Directly after donat- allow only two donations every nation including a personal in- today’s groups of people. The discus- ing, students receive varying seven days. Plasma is replaced terview and a physical. In total, sion is from 11 a.m. to noon in the amounts of money that will help rapidly which permits multiple the whole process was over four Women’s Center Workroom (Alumni them survive financially, be it for donations in one week. For Frey, hours long. Hall 211). food, drink, books or entertain- donating twice a week seems like CSL Plasma Service said the ment. a great prospect for his pocket process is relatively risk free WANT TO LEARN SALSA? Sophomore Zach Frey under- book. for healthy individuals since the Steve Schlautman teaches beginner went his first time donating plas- But it not only benefits mon- body quickly produces new plas- salsa dance lessons from 8 p.m. to ma last week at the CSL Plasma etarily. Plasma donators help ma to replace the donated plas- 11 p.m. tomorrow at ArtStreet Studio Service in Dayton. Directly after those with hemophilia, burns, ma. They do suggest that donors D. For more information go to he donated he was given a $30 shock, infection trauma and eat a healthy meal and stay well artstreet.udayton.edu. compensation. Donors are even breathing disorders. Also, it can hydrated before and after the do- rewarded with a higher compen- serve in life saving therapies. nation process. sation rate according to how of- But before heading to the CSL Anyone interested in donat- FEB. SUNDAY ten they return to donate plasma. Plasma Service, it’s important to ing plasma can contact the CSL VALENTINE’S DAY “I get $30 the first four times know that not everyone can do- Plasma Service at 937-224-1973. Enjoy the day with people you love 14 and care about. The following incidents were reported to FACULTY ARTIST SERIES: the Department of Public Safety on Jan. TRAVELOGUE 23- Jan. 30. This log was compiled by Flyer The Department of Music presents Crime Log News from actual police reports obtained Travelogue as part of the Faculty Art- from the Department of Public Safety. ist Series at 3 p.m. in Sears Recital Hall. Theft Criminal Damaging Theft Jan. 23, 3:26 p.m. Jan. 24, 7:23 p.m. Jan. 30, 11:14 a.m. Officer A. Durian was Officer Ryan was dispatched Officer Parmenter responded FEB. MONDAY dispatched to Founders Hall on to the corner of Kiefaber Street to a theft report and was REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER a theft report. She met with a and Lawnview Avenue on the dispatched to a Kiefaber Street 15 2010 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS 19-year-old male UD student report of criminal damaging. residence. He spoke with a Today marks the deadline to apply who stated that his clothes had He met with a 21-year-old 22-year-old male UD student for summer study abroad programs. been stolen from the laundry female UD student who stated who stated that on Jan. 29, Students can apply online at interna- room in his dormitory. The that she parked her car on he and his roommates hosted tional.udayton.edu/edabroad/appli- student had started doing his the Kiefaber Street between a party, which was attended cation.htm laundry at 11 a.m., and when midnight and 4 a.m. on Jan. by numerous people he did he returned to retrieve his 24. When she returned to her not know. When the student SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR clothing at 2 p.m. he noticed car at 6 p.m., she saw that entered his room at about SUMMER 2010 STUDY ABROAD that three pairs of his American her passenger side mirror had 2 a.m., he saw that beer Scholarship applications for summer Eagle jeans, valued at $30 been broken off completely. had been poured on his bed study abroad programs are due to- each, had been stolen, along She stated that she has car and his Tangent laptop had day. The application can be found at with three old T-shirts. There insurance. There are no known been stolen. He stated that international.udayton.edu/edabroad/ are no witnesses or suspects at witnesses or suspects at this his computer was valued at scholarshipapp.htm this time. time. $1500. RUDY FLYER TRYOUTS FEB. UD needs a new Rudy Flyer mascot and the position is open to any full- 20 time student. There will be a formal Flyer News is now accepting tryout process on Feb. 20 from 11 applications for Editor-in-Chief a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Frerick’s Gym. All participants should bring proof of for the 2010-2011 school year. enrollment, a student ID, an insurance card and comfortable clothes. Pick up an application in KU232. Applications due Feb. 19 NEWS 5 Flyer News •Friday, February 12, 2010

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Students bear the snow and march over to the UD Arena to watch the Flyers take on Xavier Saturday. TED SZELAG/SENIOR SOLUTIONS AND PREVIOUS PUZZLES ON WWW.FLYERNEWS.COM

what you name it, don’t let this Feb. 14 to be like that. Celebrate Valentine’s alternative date activities, includ- the door. For more information check be national “if it’s chocolate I’ll eat it Day with your boyfriend, girlfriend, ing bowling, batting cages, hiking or out www.EdibleArrangements.com. day.” friends or yourself without waking skiing. These activities can increase CHOOSE FRIENDS, NOT FAT The annual holiday of love is any- up a pant size bigger Feb. 15. closeness between you two, as well as Although food is comforting, don’t thing but loving to your physique. THINK OUTSIDE THE give you a workout. spend Valentine’s Day bingeing on it That romantic Pine Club date has RESTAURANT GIVE MORE THAN SUGAR because you’re single or lonely. Put an ambiance of candlelight and your While dinner and a movie is the Everyone loves food, plain and down those chips, let go of that pizza. true love, but also makes downing simple, cookie cutter of dates, it can simple, which makes it the easiest gift Instead spend quality time with your 1,000 plus calories feel acceptable. also be the most detrimental to your to give. But how much will your girl- friends. If all your friends are out do- Don’t let date night On the other hand, many unhappy diet. Restaurants serve food with friend thank you when two days later ing that romance thing, take time for singles spend date night with old re- more grease, oil and fat than meals that box of chocolates set up camp on yourself, get a massage, go shopping jinx your diet liable Edy’s double fudge brownie ice prepared at home, and often in double her hips? Instead, go back to chivalry or pick up a book. Just treat yourself cream. the portion size that a person needs. and send the traditional gift of flow- to whatever you’ve always wished Some call it Valentine’s Day, oth- Calories, fat and sugar are in- Team that with buttery popcorn for ers. Stuck on giving edibles? Try Ed- you had time for. And no, eating that ers call it Single’s Awareness Day. gested in mass quantities by sheer the movie and say goodbye to that ible Arrangements, a service that de- killer brownie doesn’t count. But for the sake of your body, despite definition of the day. It doesn’t have Daytona body. The solution? Find livers fresh fruit bouquets directly to Stephanie Vermillion

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VENT YOUR WORRIES by making a doll Feb. 15 to 25 at ArtStreet Studio D. Inspired by Guatemalan worry dolls, Leesa Haapapuro is an art therapist whose project will help participants manifest their anxiety into material objects. This project is centered around Haapapuro’s idea that the creative process is more important than the end result, and it will culminate with a final reception on Feb. 25. To see times Haapap- uro will be at the ArtStreet studio each day, go to leesahaapapuro. com. For more information, call the ArtStreet office at (937) 229-5101.

FRIDAY NIGHT FILMS presents “Basquiat” at 9 p.m. tonight at ArtStreet Studio B. In the movie, Jean-Michel Basquiat, an unknown graffiti artist in New York, takes the New York art world by storm with his unusual designs. David Bowie stars as Andy Warhol. All films are free, and there will be Neon movie ticket giveaways at each screening. For trailers, a complete schedule of films and more information, visit artstreet.udayton.edu/film.

DID YOU MISS WOODSTOCK? Get a taste of the most famous event in rock history as the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents “A Night at Woodstock with Jean n’ Classics” at 8 p.m. tonight at the Schuster Center. Call (937) 228- A student model works it at the ArtStreet Runway Challenge Feb. 6. Students showed off their creative sides by designing runway looks out of reusable material ranging 3630 for student discount informa- from newspapers to thrift store clothing to Starburst wrappers. About 90 audience members voted for the winners in four categories: best use of original material: Ali tion or go to daytonphilharmonic. Casey; most dramatic transformation: Maureen Berg and Catherine Wagner; best runway presentation: Mallory Burke and Wyatt Elbin; and best of show: Layne Perkowitz. org. MIKE MALLOY/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER New York foundation empowers student artists

SARA GREEN “If you’re an art student and dent artists all across the country. Chief A&E Writer want to get an internship in New It’s an important organization for York City, they have a listing,” said artists to be connected to.” The New York Foundation for Susan Byrnes, ArtStreet director. “If you’re an artist, you’re like a sole operator NYFA decided to hold this ses- the Arts, created in 1971 to provide NYFA hopes to attract all variet- sion at UD because artists are in a independent artists with resources ies of artists to this informational of a business; if you don’t have a network of critical stage of their careers when and aid, will offer a free presenta- session, including musicians, paint- preparing for graduation. Also, tion 3:30 p.m. today in ArtStreet ers, writers, filmmakers and any resources, it is hard to get things done. NYFA though based in New York, NYFA is Studio B. other artist wanting to pursue a ca- available all across the country and NYFA staff member Mark Rossi- reer in his or her field. is that network for independent artists across wants artists to be aware of that. er said the purpose of this organi- Rory Golden, program officer “[NYFA] wants to show people zation is to help artists all over the for external affairs at NYFA, will the country.” that it is a national organization nation. speak during the presentation at and can serve people nationally,” “The mission [of NYFA] is to ArtStreet. SUSAN BYRNES, Byrnes said. “We are actually pret- serve artists at critical stages in Golden said he wants to see stu- ArtStreet director ty fortunate to have this presenta- their creative lives,” Rossier said. dents “with an interest in pursuing tion.” “We do this by awarding cash creative professional careers either Along with the presentation, grants to artists and artist-run or- as independent artists or by work- will expose students to information tion. NYFA will also offer a limited num- ganizations.” ing with not-for-profits.” on fiscal sponsorship along with “If you’re an artist, you’re like a ber of free 15-minute one-on-one Not only does NYFA award fi- Golden is a Miami Valley native other fundraising support the orga- sole operator of a business; if you consultations. nancial support to artists, but it and said he enjoys being able to sup- nization offers. don’t have a network of resources it To reserve a consultation or also provides a database with jobs port and coach other artists. Byrnes said students are highly is hard to get things done,” she said. for more information, contact Art- and internships for. At the NYFA presentation, he encouraged to attend this presenta- “NYFA is that network for indepen- Street at (937) 229-5101 or artstreet@ ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 7 Flyer News •Friday, February 12, 2010 Power pop band right on ‘Track’ DRACULA FALLS IN LOVE VINCE ZIOLS mally see in their lives. DANIEL WHITFORD Assistant A&E Editor “The mission of most perform- Staff Writer ing arts groups deal with three Celebrate Valentine’s Day by facts: education, inspiration and Title Tracks will be coming seeing one of the the Dayton Bal- entertainment,” he said. “People Feb. 15 to the South Park Tavern let’s most romantic productions: see something that makes them feel on Wayne Avenue. “Dracula” at University Night at 8 good about themselves, and I think The band, which features the p.m. tonight at the Victoria Theatre. [that’s] important.” songwriting of John Davis, will Students can purchase tickets The idea behind University be touring in support of its new al- bum, “It Was Easy,” which debuts for the reduced price of $15 and can Night came from Culture Works, Feb. 23. attend a free pre-ballet reception an organization that works to make The CD, which was recorded at Boston Stoker near the Victoria art events in Dayton less expensive entirely by Davis, features what he Theatre. for the area’s college students, said called “broody power pop.” “We still have tickets available Claire Nerl, the director of mar- “I’ve been all over Ohio, but I’ve even though it’s one of our more keting and programs for Culture never been in Dayton,” Davis said. popular shows,” said Kathy Reed, Works. “Especially considering the good executive assistant for the Dayton “They [students] should definite- musical history there, I was really Ballet. “We are celebrating the 20th ly come down and see this,” Nerl glad to see that we were going to Title Tracks features songwriting by John Davis (pictured second from left) with backup by anniversary of [the ballet’s] ca- said. “It gives students a chance to get to play there.” various musicians. The band will perform Feb. 15 at the South Park Tavern on Wayne Avenue. reer.” see downtown in a good light.” According to Davis, the audi- PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY CHRIS PACIFICO ence can expect a show with “a mix This rendition of “Dracula” is a Tickets for tonight’s show can be of punk and power pop and rock album by myself and having an al- more rock thing; a more amplified story of romance and sacrifice as purchased online at daytonballet. and soul.” bum that was completely my own,” version of the songs. The record Dracula falls in love, Reed said. org, at the KU box office or at the “We feel good about what we do, he said. “I’m really glad I was able was poppy, but the sound [will be] “There is a real tendency to ex- door if they are still available. and we hope that you can tell,” he to do something like that.” louder and bigger.” ploit splatter and gore,” said Der- “These are world class athletes,” The touring lineup includes Davis said Dayton is only the said. mot Burke, the production’s direc- Burke said. “They do things that Andrew Black and Michael Cotter- second stop on the band’s tour. Davis has had experience in tor. “You won’t see a drop of blood defy gravity. What you see right in man, members of his old bands, as “You’ll be catching us at a time other bands, previously playing in this performance. A lot of what front of your eyes is some of the drums in Q and Not U and guitar well as Nick Anderson who helped when we’re fresh on the road,” he you as a viewer are going to do is most beautiful and extremely ath- and vocals in Georgia James, but with the production of the album. said. “There won’t be any road imagine things in your head.” letic performers in the world.” this is his first solo effort. “[The sound] is generally in- weariness … I’m excited to see Burke said he wants to help the For more information, call Cul- “Coming out of Georgia James, tact,” Davis said about the switch Dayton and come through. We’re I knew I was capable of writing an to a touring lineup. “It’s a louder, excited to tour.” audience see things they don’t nor- ture Works at (937) 222-2787. TIMELY PLAY ADDRESSES TIMELESS ISSUE KELSEY FITZPATRICK Nancy Gordon. in the Black Box Theatre, located ing room 137. Tickets are free. play, go to the “Third” Facebook Staff Writer “Nothing feels better than in the Music and Theatre Build- For more information on the event. when you complete a scene, turn Laura Estandia, a senior to the actor beside you and both English and theater major, is di- know that something just worked recting a student production of that time,” Penrod said. “That “Third” for her final senior proj- organic feeling is what every ac- ect. tor works for.” The show is a controversial Besides a talented cast, audi- story about reverse discrimina- ences should also look forward tion and the tensions among the to the production’s deeper mean- social and political structures of ings and underlying plotlines, Es- society. tandia said. The play takes place at a small The play addresses modern liberal arts college in New Eng- and controversial issues that af- land during the 2002 to 2003 aca- fect every college student, she demic school year. said. The plot revolves around Pro- For Estandia, “Third” has fessor Laurie Jameson accusing been an experience that she will one of her students of plagiarism. remember in her theater career. “Issues of plagiarism should She said she is proud of her hit close to home,” Estandia said. production and hopes UD stu- “The play also addresses the fact dents grasp the relevance of the that there is more to education themes presented in the perfor- than just reading books or win- mance. ning awards for academics.” “Students should come see The cast includes three other this play because it is a timely seniors who are also using this play that deals with timeless is- production as their final theater sues,” she said. 490 project: Elise Edson, who “Third” will show at 8 p.m. plays Laurie Jameson, Walker today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Foley, who plays Woodson Bull Sunday. Seniors Walker Foley and Elise Edson rehearse Feb. 8 in the Black Box Theatre for the production of “Third.” The play, which addresses plagia- III and Bitz Penrod, who plays The shows will be performed rism and reverse discrimination, serves as four students’ final theater projects. “Third” debuts tonight.LAURA MACK/PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR 8 OPINIONS Flyer News •Friday, February 12, 2010

“There are better ways to protect the eyes of children than to stifle the thoughts of adults.” forum Editorial, USA Today, 1996 fneditorial Be mine?: SNOW DAY: Desperate student will go to any length to not be alone this Valentine’s Day UNIVERSITY’S DELAY IN CANCELING CLASSES LEAVES US OUT COLD making lists, dancing to my ring- an Adonis wandering around We all love a snow day now and then. tone when people call me, driving campus, I’ll settle for a more re- Sledding, snowball fights, hanging out with our friends—what’s with the windows down even in alistic guy: tall (above 6’0” is a not to like? cold weather, driving aimlessly must). Should have killer abs, a One thing that is beguiling, however, is the university’s policy on while burning a hole in the ozone 3.9271 GPA and lots and lots of canceling classes. Yes, we had an afternoon off Tuesday and it was layer, driving in general. money to spend on me. awesome. We don’t understand, though, why the university waited Likes: artificial cheese prod- Mad piano-playing skills are MAGGIE MALACH OPINIONS EDITOR until late morning to cancel classes. ucts, Something Corporate, Free a guaranteed go. Must have a With the peak of the snowfall occurring earlier that morning and Sprinkle Wednesday at The Gal- fondness for 1990s-era Toyota the icy commute attempted by students and faculty alike, it doesn’t If I have learned one thing in ley, “The Office,” KU’s chicken Corollas, adopting puppies from make sense to wait this long. By the time the campus-wide e-mail 21 years of life, it is this. patties, Gmail, McDonald’s, shelters and a high tolerance for popped up in our Lotus Notes, we were already in the throes of our Valentine’s Day sucks. Wikihow. chick flicks. Cute little siblings academic day. You’re alone. If you go out, Dislikes: Tangents, cold weath- are a plus. A very big plus. And what about those students whose 10:30 a.m. or noon classes you’re surrounded by advertise- er, the fake brick sidewalks on My dream hottie (and he will weren’t canceled? While their friends got the canceled class e-mail ments for chocolates and over- the intersection of Frericks and be smoking hot) must enjoy long and were being spared the likely possibility of slipping on the side- sized bears and lingerie. If you Stonemill, “Jersey Shore,” Pitts- walks across campus at twilight, walks, these students had to wait until the storm was at its peak for stay in, you’re forced to watch burgh, the Science Center, Mi- intimate dinners in KU and their journey home. Meg Ryan movies while you chael Jackson fans, people who breaking it down every once in Furthermore, our campus was not completely commuter-friendly. drown your sorrows in a tub of vomit in my hair. awhile at Tim’s. A good portion of the Ghetto resembled the Arctic, minus penguins Chunky Monkey. Fun facts: May or may not be Yes, it may seem a little des- frolicking around. It is because of this lose-lose narcoleptic. Once locked myself perate to appeal to my fellow stu- We appreciate those who go out to shovel, plow and ice our side- situation that a girl will do any- in my car. Miss Junior America dents to bail me out on this, the walks and streets, but at the same time it is still hazardous to be thing to get a date. To prove my 2004 contestant. Domino’s deliv- most romantic day of the year, walking to class on a sheet of ice. If conditions are bad enough to absolute desperation (and I do ery guys have been known to sing but if I have learned anything in cancel classes because the roads are so bad, shouldn’t the sidewalks mean absolute) I have decided to Queen songs to me. two decades of being Valentine- used by the 7,100 undergrads be factored in as well. put it all out there. Testimony from roommate, Kim less, it is this: being single, with- We understand that the university wants to make a well thought I’m 21. The biological clock is a- Balio: “I know all of her endear- out a doubt, sucks. out decision before canceling classes, but the safety of students tickin’. So all you single gents out ing sleeping habits. Last night If you’re interested in helping needs to be taken into account. There are no railings on the steps there, looking for a date on the Maggie was whistle-snoring. En- a lady save some face on Valen- between Stonemill and Kettering Labs. Requiring students to walk 14th? Here is what I have to offer. vision Baby Pegasus in ‘Hercu- tine’s Day and think you meet my down them when completely iced over is asking for people to get hurt. Maggie Malach. Female. Tall, les.’” extemely reasonable standards, All we ask is that when choosing whether or not to call the day off blonde, clumsy. Looking for: a man with Brad- please contact me at for snow, think about more than just those driving. Think of those Hobbies: running, writing sar- ley Cooper’s body and Vince [email protected]. students trekking on foot from all corners of campus. How meaning- castic opinions columns that are Vaughn’s sense of humor. Science majors need not apply. ful will a class be when it’s spent in the emergency room? read by many but liked by few, But since I have yet to see such

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These as Ben. You are among a community tends to you to be a good leader and a way to tell us about how our son, who cared for him and would have are just the tip of the iceberg of how who is there to help you. Let them good student and take the examples Ben Mushalko, impacted their life or loved the opportunity to support and you reach out. We have even heard know you need help. It may be hard you have had set here with you and to thank them for a service they have help him. He never gave any of us a from some of you who never knew to find the words or you may feel un- share them with the world. provided at this difficult time. chance to understand his need. Ben but were touched by his death. comfortable “imposing.” Don’t let It is easy to be cynical, but you are It has become evident rather The kindness, concern and time Outside the confines of the UD that stop you. all surrounded by treasures at UD, quickly that we are likely not going this university community has ex- community, the world is not so com- Professors, continue to inspire a especially each other. I hope that to be able to thank all of you indi- tended to our family has truly been fortable with reaching out. I hope love of learning among your stu- keeps the cynicism of everyday life vidually, primarily because we don’t overwhelming. Ben had told us of you are able to understand what a dents; knowledge encourages us to at bay, for you all have an important have enough contact information. some of this community’s “person- unique personality you have and learn even more and make our world role. This letter is our attempt to convey ality;” it is what made UD home for how much you have touched us by a better place. Advisers, continue to We will never forget all you have to you all how meaningful it has him, particularly the past couple of your graciousness and heartwarm- help our future generation gain in- done for Ben and for our family and been to hear from you and how ap- years. ing embrace. sight regarding the paths they are friends. If you have more stories preciative we are that you took time I don’t know if you all can truly I have written a lot of words here, forging. Administrators, continue to you would like to share about Ben, to contact us or help us. appreciate how wonderful you are. but they are inadequate in express- support this community in the ways please do not hesitate to contact us. Ben made a very tragic decision The sincerity of your condolences, ing our feelings toward UD. We are so only your position of authority al- It helps us, as well, to know how Ben early in January to end his own life. the impression you left with an out very thankful Ben was surrounded lows so that they can help you do the inspired those around him. May God We will likely spend the rest of our of state relative of ours by walking by so many caring people. For those wide range of work your mission re- continue to bless this community, lives trying to understand why he her personally to her destination on who were inspired by Ben, we hope quires. For the broader staff of UD, and we wish the very best to all of chose this path and, more impor- campus instead of just giving direc- you will, in turn, share your humor continue to make this place a clean, you. Thank you for everything. tantly, why he didn’t tell someone tions, the time you took to return and your insights with those around safe, welcoming place so the others he was feeling hopeless and lost. Ben’s cell phone that he dropped in you. Ben set a good example in that who benefit from your service can The experience we’ve had the past a parking lot his freshman year, the regard. If any of you are feeling a learn to do the same elsewhere. Stu- RENEE MUSHALKO AND FAMILY ‘LOST’ FANS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN Super Bowl marketing techniques shocking, reflect Maggie Malach recently wrote who these people were BEFORE an article about how she has dif- they crashed on an island. public acceptance of misogynistic, homophobic views ficulty finding sense in the “Lost” One freshman argues, “‘Lost I am an 18-25 year old American anything within the realm of “girl sold during its spotlight performance phenomenon. However, her article is a show about people, life, death male, and I have a confession to stuff,” is not a true man. on Sunday night. There were others, instead belittles the show and calls and how we all relate to each oth- make. I didn’t get around to watching The Dodge Charger “Man’s Last of course; another beer commercial its fans crazy. I would like to point er more than we’ll ever know. If the Super Bowl this year. Stand” follows in exactly the same suggesting that men are primar- out flaws in her arguments, defend- that’s not relevant, then I don’t I heard a lot about it, though, vein. Dodge tells us men that the ily concerned with sex, beer, and ing a show that I truly enjoy and know what is.” mostly in the form of complaints only way to be saved from carrying sports, in that order (books? what are the whole “Lost” community. Finally, with regard to plot, I ar- about the general lack of luster in lip balm for our nagging female part- those?); a wireless internet commer- Malach argues that there are gue that the writers of “Lost” are the ads this year. I was curious, so I ners is to live our phallic childhood cial exploiting stereotypes of South three things that make a good TV master storytellers. Mystery is a headed to YouTube to check out what fantasy in a $30,000 car, or risk being Asians working in call centers and a show: good looking people, rel- very common and popular dramat- I missed. transformed into wussy girly-men. Dockers commercial urging men to evance and plot. First, I have trou- ic element that “Lost” specializes What I found was shocking. The I was also very disappointed in “wear the pants.” showcase of American marketing Danica Patrick. GoDaddy.com’s sex- We shouldn’t blame Madison Av- “ was drowned in misogynistic and ho- ist advertising has almost come to be enue for the content of these ads, “We may be huge fans, we may mophobic messages. To see exactly expected, but by featuring Ms. Pat- however. Their creativity is fueled theorize about what will happen next, what I’m talking about, let’s take a rick in a series of equally offensive by the market, and therefore is only look at a few of the ads. ads (including one in which a group a reflection of the culture in which we may put how excited we are in our I truly hope you caught FloTV’s of horny boys literally take control they exist. Facebook statuses, but that is just us “Injury Report.” It featured a partic- of her mind), they trivialize her suc- This is a pretty ugly reflection, ularly miserable-looking young man cess. Ms. Patrick’s accomplishments though, in which racism, homopho- having fun. ” following his remarkably attractive in a male-dominated field are not cel- bia and misogyny are acceptable girlfriend through a department ebrated; instead, she is forced back enough that they are given front-and- store, with sportscaster Jim Nantz into her traditional gender role of center attention during the biggest MARK MCCAUSLAND, JUNIOR urging him to “change out of that being sexually attractive and avail- television event of all time. ble taking her seriously when her in, and it hooks viewers in from the skirt.” FloTV plays off of the het- able to men. Would Danica have been Change out of that skirt, America. first criterion is the attractiveness very beginning. There aren’t “mil- eronormative standard of masculin- nearly as popular had she not been NICK HAYNES of the actors, and then when she lions of plots,” just a lot of secrecy, ity in American culture by asserting so attractive? JUNIOR degrades the show because Domi- but that is what we “Lost” viewers that a male who is featured in a less This is just a small sampling of nic Monahan previously had a role enjoy. powerful role than a woman, or does stereotypes that Madison Avenue PHYSICS/PHILOSOPHY in a 17 Academy Award winning Not everybody is going to watch series. “Lost” and not everybody will en- ONLINE POLL Her second criterion for a good joy it. But please don’t demean us Quiet dinner at home with my TV show is relevance. She wrote, for having fun. We may be huge special someone 21% What are you doing Did you participate “People want to be able to relate fans, we may theorize about what Extravagant 10% to the actors on the show. A plane will happen next, we may put how night out on Valentine’s Day? in the career fair? crash on a stunning tropical island. excited we are in our Facebook sta- Hang out with friends 33% A group of people known as ‘The tuses, but that is just us having fun. Others.’ Yes, all extremely relat- I, too, used to think “Lost” looked Cry myself to sleep 36% able.” stupid until a friend made me She first argues that people want watch it. Now here I am writing an to relate to the characters on a article defending a great show and ourpolicy show, but points out how incred- its millions of dedicated fans. Just Flyer News is the student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton. It works to serve the campus ible the situations are? How many let us enjoy it. community and offers a forum for opinion. The university makes no representations or warranties movies or TV shows have realistic situations? Does that mean you regarding products or services advertised in Flyer News. Flyer News reserves the right to edit or reject all copy. Flyer News does not necessarily uphold or advocate the opinions in the columns, cannot relate to the characters? MARK MCCAUSLAND The characters in “Lost” are ex- letters or cartoons appearing in the opinion pages. Send 50 to 350-word letters to the editor at: JUNIOR tremely relatable, and the show [email protected]. Submissions must include name, major, year and phone number. spends three seasons exploring FINANCE/ENTREPRENEURSHIP 10 SPORTS Flyer News •Friday, February 12, 2010 Player Profile Men’s Basketball CJ’s game goes way beyond hustle Sophomore put in work during off-season; ranks among Atlantic 10’s elite players

JACOB ROSEN year. Adjusting to the new environ- Brian Gregory said about his prized his return with vengeance against teaching me a lot of things as a Chief Sports Writer ment and the increased fervor of catch. “It is just something you get Duquesne and then continued to sophomore,” he said. “They help me playing high school basketball, he attracted to in terms of how hard he excel in A-10 play, currently rank- out but also I try to help them out Sophomore Chris Johnson is one then committed to Dayton following played.” ing fourth with an average of 9.1 re- with their senior year, just leaving of the rising stars on the men’s bas- his junior year. Johnson entered the UD men’s bounds in conference games. on a good note.” ketball team, and he could have an That would kickstart a burst of basketball player in the same class On a team loaded with experi- Adored by his coaches and noted NBA future. continuous development as he dom- as current players Luke Fabrizius, ence and size, Johnson has stood out for his hustle and efficiency on the A lean rebounding machine at inated the state during his senior Josh Benson and Paul Williams. De- as being one of the most improved. court, the sky is the limit now for 6’6” and 191 pounds, Johnson has season at Brookhaven High School. spite the increased competition lev- He praised his current teammates the lanky forward. Some thoughts taken the Atlantic 10 by storm this Johnson averaged 26.2 points per els and several other players at his for the lessons he has learned from are that he could make the leap to season. One of the leaders in many game on 63 percent shooting and wing forward spot on the court, he them and noted that the Atlantic 10 the NBA following his UD career statistical categories for the 17-6 was on the All-Ohio First Team in proceeded to lead all UD freshmen championship remains one of their and all signs from this year point Dayton Flyers, he has also made a Division I. in scoring. many goals. to such long-term success for Chris statement for a career in profession- “The first day I walked in the For his efforts, he also made it “It is great having seven seniors Johnson. al basketball. gym I had never seen him play be- onto the Atlantic 10 All-Conference on the team—experienced players Johnson’s journey to UD began fore, and it is an open gym so it is up Rookie Team, but vowed to put in when his family moved from his and down. But he was doing a little more work for a successful sopho- p l a y e r p ro f i l e native Orlando to Columbus in the bit of everything and he was talking more season. summer following his eighth grade a lot and playing hard,” head coach “I just worked harder in the gym. Consistently, religiously work-

ing harder and just working on my chris skill work,” Johnson said about the change he made to his game over the summer. “Working on getting more jump shots up and be- ing there consistently.” 87% Entering play this free throw week, Johnson had totals shooting of 12.4 points and 7.5 re- johnson bounds in just 24.1 min- utes per ball game. He set new career highs of 26 points and 20 rebounds in the first game of conference play against Duquesne in early January. Among qualified players in the A-10, he was the only one to , rank in the top 10 in both rebounds per game forward and three-point shooting 12.4 percentage. Additionally, points/game along with teammate Chris Wright, he was one of just four players in the confer- ence to average 20 points and 10 rebounds per 40 minutes played. “Well, I mean he has a tremendous work ethic, and the best part about him is he is will- ing to admit his weaknesses and flaws and work on those,” Gregory said. “He has to still get a lot bet- ter handling the basketball and so forth and I think he understands 7.5 that. But just the day in and day out intensity that he approaches his rebounds/game workouts kind of set the tone for what he’s doing right now.” Johnson missed the major- ity of two games with a concus- sion during non-conference play in December. He set the tone of SPORTS 11 Flyer News •Friday, February 12, 2010 Men’s Tennis SCHEDULE Men’s tennis looks to continue fall success Men’s Basketball DANNY VOHDEN guys look up to me, and I truly en- Sherman and freshman Joe West man remains confident. Saturday, Feb. 13 at Saint Senior Sports Writer joy that.” combined for a win, as did sopho- “All of the guys are very resil- Sherman is leading a young more Robbie McCallum and junior ient,” Sherman said. “We firmly Louis, 4 p.m. on ESPNU The University of Dayton men’s Flyer roster made up of two ju- Bryce Warnock in the No. 2 spot. believe that this is our year to do tennis team is a unique kind of niors, five sophomores and two In singles, Sherman made his some damage at the A-10 tourna- Women’s Basketball sport on campus. freshmen. career debut in the No.1 spot with ment.” Saturday, Feb. 13 at UMass While most teams require a Despite the inexperience, Sher- a win. It was a promo- 2 p.m. commitment for games that last man still has lofty expectations for tion the senior was ex- several months, the tennis team is his team. cited about. a schedule that lasts throughout “Our goal at the start of the “I have always Men’s Tennis the entire school year. season was to win the A-10 tour- wanted and worked Friday, Feb. 12 at E. Kentucky In the fall, the Flyers competed nament and receive a bid to the towards playing num- 5 p.m. in two events starting with the NCAA’s,” Sherman said. “I won’t ber one on the ten- Saturday, Feb. 13 vs. Cleve- Toledo Invitational in September be satisfied unless we are UD’s nis team, but until land State 5 p.m. and then the Michigan State In- first men’s tennis team to win (it).” now, it didn’t work Wednesday, Feb. 24 vs. IPFW vitational in October. The third Should this goal be accom- out that way,” Sher- scheduled event, the University of plished, the tennis team would join man said. “I’m glad 5:30 p.m. Dayton Invitational, was canceled a long list of UD conference cham- to play wherever the due to poor weather conditions. pions this year. team needs me, and if Women’s Tennis In Toledo, Dayton took four With the spring part of the sea- that’s at number one, Friday, Feb. 12 at Robert out of nine events, and in Michi- son underway, the Flyers now play then I’m honored to Morris gan, they turned in a solid outing in individual matches rather than fill that spot.” Saturday, Feb. 13 at Cleveland thanks in part to senior Matt Sher- multiple team tournaments. The Flyers have 12 man who went 3-0 on the weekend. So far, the team has played six matches remaining State 7 p.m. Sherman finds himself in a matches this winter and currently on their schedule, five unique position on the team being holds a 2-4 record. In the latest of which are against inside the that he is the only one left from his contest, the Flyers ended a three A-10 teams, before the recruiting class. match skid by knocking off Ken- tournament starts. NUMBERS “I guess being the lone senior nesaw State at the Queen City Rac- This could be a histor- on the team is unfortunate, but in- quet Club in Cincinnati. ic season for the team teresting at the same time,” Sher- At No. 1 doubles (meaning they and the expectations Lone senior Matt Sherman of the men’s tennis team hits 23 man said. “I feel as though the play in the first doubles spot), are high, but Sher- the ball during practice. PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIK SCHELKUN Charlotte 49ers guard Shamari Spears is the current A-10 Player of the Bracketology expert sounds off on Dayton’s chances Week after averaging 23 JOHN BEDELL little better position].” I asked Lu- ders above the league.” So where do the Flyers go from points and 9.5 rebounds Assistant Sports Editor nardi if the win at Xavier would be What Lunardi added was that here? First, it now comes down to last week. Spears also a “baby step” toward getting back this year’s Dayton team isn’t Dayton knocking off teams ahead leads the 49ers in scoring There is plenty of work to be into the NCAA Tournament and he like Xavier in 2006-07 or 2007-08, of them in the conference stand- with 16.6 points per game. done. said it had a slightly bigger impact or UMass in its heyday, or John ings. And that’s good news con- The men’s basketball team took than that. Chaney’s great Temple squads or sidering the Flyers still have three After scoring 10 first half a step toward making their way “Maybe a little more than a the 2003-05 St. Joe’s teams. of the four teams ahead of them points against Dayton, back into the NCAA Tournament baby step—maybe like a toddler “In those eras, there was clear- in the A-10—Charlotte, Temple Spears only mustered up with its 90-65 dismantling of Xavi- step.” he said. ly a team that was better than ev- and Richmond—left on the sched- two in the second half. er Saturday. However, as much of a So what can the Flyers do to get eryone else,” Lunardi said. “And ule. Secondly, however obvious it boost as the win was to the team’s back into serious at-large consid- while Dayton was the logical pick might sound, Dayton will need to tournament hopes, Dayton is still eration? For starters, Lunardi said [to win the A-10] given the person- take care of business in Atlantic points/game 4-4 not a lock. And while I have my that the Flyers need to be near the nel losses at Xavier and Temple, City. Entering Wednesday own theories about what the Fly- top of the A-10 standings. it wasn’t a head and shoulders How well the Flyers will have to night’s game the all time ers need to do to get themselves “What they need to be is in that thing.” play in Atlantic City, according to series between Dayton back into the Big Dance, I thought top three or four in the league,” The real surprise has been how Lunardi, will depend on how they and Charlotte was tied at it would be better to talk to a man Lunardi said. “And until that hap- many other teams are in the mix finish in the conference standings. who knows college basketball as pens, they’re going to be probably with the Flyers. It’s easy to look “If they finish 12-4, as long as four wins a piece. With the well as anyone. either just in or just out with very at the A-10 standings and see that they don’t lose to anyone [bad] in game’s result, Dayton took I spoke with ESPN Bracketolo- little comfort zone.” Charlotte, Richmond and Rhode AC, they should be fine,” Lunardi the lead and has won the gist and St. Joe’s radio network Lunardi said too that if he was Island are all better teams than said. “But if they finish fifth or last three meetings. color analyst Joe Lunardi last told before the season that in early many people thought before the sixth, which is where it sits today, week to see what the Flyers have to February the Flyers tournament season. and somebody comes in and upsets do to make sure they’re playing in status was in limbo, he wouldn’t be “So instead of it being Day- them in that early round? However 73.2 the only tournament that matters all that taken aback. ton and Xavier or Dayton, Xavier, unlikely that might be—given their Through 12 home games come March. “I [would have been] sur- Temple—it’s all three of them plus huge home court advantage—that this season the men’s bas- First of all, beating Xavier, ob- prised but I don’t think I would Charlotte, Richmond and Rhode would be disastrous.” ketball team is shooting 47 viously, doesn’t ink the Flyers into be shocked,” Lunardi said. “Be- Island,” Lunardi said. “[Dayton] So basically what it boils down rebounds/game the tournament. cause they did schedule a lot of up really hasn’t dropped a lot, they’ve to is that if the Flyers take care of percent from the field and “It’s not the be-all, end-all win games in the non-conference, they maybe slipped a half rung from their own business down the home is averaging 73.2 points because it’s a home game,” Lu- did schedule more games than maybe where we thought they’d stretch of their 2010 A-10 season, per game. nardi said. “Now had they not lost usual away from the arena—which be. There’s just more people on the they’ll be back in the NCAA Tour- to Xavier on the road or not lost hasn’t always been kind to Dayton ladder with them—which is great nament. And in sports, what more to Rhode Island, if either of those over the years, to travel—and it’s for the league, but not so great for can you ask for than controlling had occurred, [they would be in a not like they were head and shoul- Dayton.” your own destiny? 12 SPORTS Flyer News •Friday, February 12, 2010 Men’s Basketball FLYERS WIN BIG AT UD ARENA Chris Wright scores career high 30 points in 28-point win over league-leading 49ers

NATE WAGGENSPACK as Chris Johnson and Mickey Perry Sports Editor each hit threes to give Dayton a 53- 34 advantage with 10:41 to play. It was a tale of two halves as the Charlotte’s leading scorer Dayton Flyers took care of their Shamari Spears came into the game second big game in a row with an- averaging better than 16 points per other stellar performance. contest. After scoring 10 in the first Chris Wright treated the Flyer half, he was shut down by the Day- faithful to a sizzling career high ton defense and finished with 12 30 point, 9 rebound performance points on 5-13 shooting. while Chris Johnson added 14 and The Flyers did not slow down in Marcus Johnson 13 en route to a what had gone from a close game 75-47 dismantling of former A-10 to an all-Dayton domination. When leader Charlotte. It was the 49ers’ Marcus Johnson stretched out as lowest point total of the season. much as his 6’4’’ frame allowed and “We played and beat tonight a finished off a Rob Lowery alley- very talented, very motivated and oop, the score was 58-38. very well-coached team,” head “Rob did throw that one pretty coach Brian Gregory said. high,” Johnson said. “With my ath- UD (17-6, 6-3 Atlantic 10) out- leticism, though, I can bring any- scored the 49ers 45-20 in the second thing down.” half and pulled to within just one Johnson has now scored in dou- game in the loss column of the lead- ble figures in the last three games, ers in A-10 play. all coming off the bench. It is a new It was an energetic but low-scor- role for the senior, but he has no ing start for both teams. Dayton qualms about his position. shot just 39 percent from the field “I’ll do whatever it takes to help in the first half, including 1-9 on out the team,” Johnson said. “I’m three-pointers, but Charlotte was not worried about who’s starting worse, shooting a miserable 25 per- and who’s on the bench, just what- cent (2-9 from downtown). ever is good for the team.” After battling for most of the After that things lulled a bit, first half with, the Flyers went on a but Dayton continued to outscore key 8-2 run down 20-19. Capped by a the 49ers, who could do nothing in half-court alley-oop pass from Lon- the second half, turning it over 10 don Warren to Wright which forced times. Their shooting did not get a Charlotte timeout and a 27-22 UD any better, as they attempted only lead. The Flyers had finally found 16 shots in the half, making four of their stroke as they went into the them. half. Red Scare and the rest of the “We were able to get in there and fans in UD Arena enjoyed the op- … grind it out and then we finally portunity to see the “Iron Five” as busted it open,” Wright said. “Now Gregory called them—a lineup con- we just got to keep it going.” sisting of Dan Fox, Luke Hendrick, Dayton forced a turnover on Logan Nourse, Pete Zestermann each of Charlotte’s first three pos- and Matt Kavanaugh—on the court sessions, and turned those into a for the final two and a half minutes. 10-0 run to open the half. Seven Hendrick scored on a layup on an of the points came from Wright, assist from Kavanaugh as time ran whose three pointer with 17:13 left down, and the celebration in the forced Charlotte head coach Bobby stands continued as the final buzz- Senior guard Marcus Johnson goes up for a dunk late against Charlotte. Johnson would finish the game with 13 points off the bench, a Lutz to take his second timeout of role he has embraced. Dayton won the game 75-47. JARED SZECHY/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER er sounded. the half. It was another important win The Charlotte front line of Chris with a couple three pointers to give even a higher, greater focus on the did not allow Charlotte back into for the Flyers, who will now have Braswell and Phil Jones was in foul him an excellent all-around perfor- defensive end [from Wright],” Greg- the game. Instead, they opened to prove they can do it on the road trouble all game long, which gave mance, going 11-15 from the field. ory said. things up even more. as they turn their attention to a Wright the ability to score at will on “You’re starting to see better de- After opening up the 13 point The rest of the Flyers got in- matchup at St. Louis (15-8, 6-3) Sat- the inside. He supplemented that cisions, more poise on offense and lead Dayton’s pace slowed, but they volved in the second half scoring, urday. REBOUNDING FIELD GOAL TOTAL ADVANTAGE PERCENT POINTS FOR +11FOR FLYERS 25 FOR 49ers 4749ers