SEE WHO YOU VOTED FOR… ROCK OUT SGA residential senators against breast cancer Will’s FRIDAY Oct. 3, 2008 World p. 4-5 p. 10 returns p. 15 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON VOL. 56 NO. 9 UD was one of 300 colleges to be given a College Sustainability Report Card and though not on top, improved from last year’s D+. categories before awarding their here at UD. We have a long way to research projects.” overall grade. go.” Of the 15 other colleges and “It doesn’t surprise me too Mora also said that he would universities in Ohio surveyed for much, because sustainability has like to see more student involve- the College Sustainability Report not been a strong focus for UD un- ment on campus, a category the Card, seven were above or equal to til the last couple of years,” said school scored poorly in. UD in grading. The highest award- Dr. Robert Brecha, the Brother “As for how student involve- ed college in Ohio was Oberlin Col- Leonard Mann Chair in the Natu- ment can be increased, that is up lege, which garnered a grade of an ANNA BEYERLE college campuses, according to a ral Sciences, in regards to the to students and their motivation to A-, the highest given by the orga- Staff Writer press release put out by the orga- school’s grade. “UD must begin a a large extent,” Brecha said. “On nization. Ohio State University nization. serious effort to retrofit buildings the part of faculty, we who are in- and Ohio University both received The University of Dayton was UD received A’s in endowment for energy efficiency, and to com- terested in these issues should be higher grades than UD, with a B given a grade of a C+ by the Col- transparency and investment pri- mit to very high energy efficiency offering relevant courses when and B- respectively. Miami Univer- lege Sustainability Report Card orities. The lowest grades were standards in any new building possible and involving students in sity in Oxford obtained a C+. Eight 2009 after being graded in nine D’s in green buildings, climate projects that are undertaken in the separate categories. change, and energy and student future.” The College Sustainability Re- involvement. Although UD did not receive an COMPARE THIS: HOW OHIO UNIVERSITIES RANK port Card evaluates the sustain- These grades were compiled honor roll-worthy grade for this ability of the 300 colleges and uni- through a combination of indepen- school year, it did improve from UNIVERSTIY OF AKRON: D+ OHIO NORTHERN: D- versities in the United States and dent research and surveys sent out the D+ the university obtained last Canada with the largest endow- to the chosen schools. year. UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI: B- OHIO STATE: B ments, according to the organiza- Ninety-seven percent of schools “I’ve noticed some improve- COLLEGE OF WOOSTER: C- OHIO UNIVERSITY: B- tion’s Web site, greenreportcard. responded to these surveys, ac- ments recently, like motion sen- DENISON UNIVERSITY: C OHIO WESLEYAN: D- org. The report card is sponsored cording to greenreportcard.org. sors in bathrooms and class- by the Sustainable Endowments After compiling the information, rooms,” sophomore Joseph Mora MIAMI UNIVERSITY: C+ UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO: D+ Institute, a company geared to- the organization averages the said. “But I feel like there is still a OBERLIN COLLEGE: A- YOUNGSTOWN STATE: D ward advancing sustainability on grades given to a school in nine lot of wasted energy and resources GOLDEN WEEK ALLOWS CITIZENS EARLY VOTE, SAME TIME AS REGISTRATION JACQUI BOYLE regardless of whether or not they Many states are participating in in the same day, Blankemeyer this weeklong window, according Staff Writer have submitted an absentee ballot, similar programs, and nearly one- said. Brunner said this was accept- to Dr. Jason Pierce, a UD political From Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, voters according to Tony Blankemeyer, third of the electorate is expected able due to an overlap between the science professor. He said the Re- can participate in Golden Week, a the Dayton organizer for Vote To- to vote early this year, Blankemey- submission of absentee ballots and publican leadership in the state is new opportunity to register and day Ohio. er said. Vote Today Ohio’s goal is the deadline for voter registration. concerned that individuals regis- vote in the same day. Sophomore Maggie Malach said to get 10,000 new or unlikely vot- Both state and federal courts voted tering and voting at the same time The Montgomery County Board she registered and voted Thurs- ers to participate and to encour- in favor of this action. will result in voter fraud. They of Elections will hold this event at day. age youth leadership, according “Ohio has been a hard fought said there should be 30 days be- 451 W. Third St. in Downtown Day- “I think that it is really impor- to http://www.votetodayohio.blog- state in presidential contests with tween the time voters register and ton. Vote Today Ohio will provide tant that students vote, but it’s spot.com/. disputes in 2004 over voting pro- cast their ballots. Some speculate free transportation for UD students really hard to while you are away Golden Week is a result of the cedures that drew national atten- that Republicans are trying to sup- to and from the voting center. at school,” Malach said. “Golden efforts of the Ohio Secretary of tion,” Blankemeyer said. “Brun- press votes, according to the Day- United States citizens who are Week will provide a chance for State, Jennifer Brunner, who told ner is attempting to allow enough ton Daily News,. 18 or older by Nov. 4 and who have first-time voters and out-of-state all 88 Ohio counties to allow a time for everyone to make it to the “This ruling is a victory for all lived in Ohio for more than 30 days students to participate without the weeklong period in which their polls to have their voices heard.” Ohio voters,” Brunner said in an before the election can participate, hassle.” constituents can register and vote Republicans have criticized article in the Dayton Daily News See Voting Efforts on page 7 TODAY SATURDAY SUNDAY weather PROPELLOR It’s cooling down. 62/45 68/49 71/52 Mostly Cloudy. Mostly sunny. Mostly sunny. (Source: www.nws.noaa.gov) The chapel gets renovated p. 8-9 JOSHJOSH KK THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS OCT 6TH. CALL 877-OBAMA-OH (62262-64) PAID FOR BY OBAMA FOR AMERICA NEWS 3 Flyer News•Friday, October 3, 2008 Work abdominals, lower back Neighborhood Fellows starting rounds STEPHANIE VERMILLION Though people tuned in to fitness MICHAELA KRAMER Chief Staff Writer know it’s important to strengthen ab- if you think about it.” we did,” Boyer said. “They are Staff Writer dominal muscles, there’s a forgotten The Fellows are assigned to grateful that they did not get cit- It’s hard to believe that Britney muscle group: the lower back. When alternating weekends to be on ed and that Public Safety did not Spears’ bare midriff could have posi- not strengthened properly, the lower This year, neighborhood Fel- patrol. Rounds are typically done have to intervene.” tively impacted society, but from an back can lead to recurrent, painful lows have begun to do rounds in Thursday nights 9 p.m. to mid- “Oftentimes the Fellows know exercise standpoint, it did. The popu- injuries. larity of “belly shirts” and media im- the student neighborhoods on night and Friday and Saturday the people living in the houses “We need to think about the back,” ages of rock-solid athletes have made weekends in order to serve as li- nights 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Only the having the unruly party, so it is Vanderburgh said. “It’s one of the many people conscious about toning aisons between UD Public Safety south side of campus is patrolled not as difficult to talk to the hosts first places you’re going to get injured their tummies. and students. by the Fellows. of the party and coming to an as you get older. We want this struc- Abdominal exercises get more at- If UD Public Safety sees a A typical night on duty for a understanding that something ture and those muscles to be strong.” tention than almost any other exer- To work the lower back, try out party getting out of control, they Fellow includes making sure the must be done to avoid being cit- cise. From magazine articles touting machines at the RecPlex that are ben- relay word of the event to the students are having fun but being ed,” Werner said. “Knowing the Pilates for toned abs, to fitness train- eficial and easy to use. fellows on duty, giving them the safe while doing it. Usually, the people having the party makes it ers on TV talking up ball exercises, It’s not just ab exercises that chance to manage the situation Fellows walk around, talk to peo- easier to approach.” it’s hard to know which plan to follow. give you a great stomach; nutrition without Public Safety having to ple who are out or see people they Another duty of the Fellows Luckily, among all the theories, there is another ingredient for a healthy take action. know and strike up conversation “doing rounds” is looking at dan- is hope. lifestyle. Check out this column next “If you’re doing something and “The shift in the policy was to with them. The Fellows only ad- gerous behavior that could lead week to learn about the best foods you it’s burning, you’re doing something have peer contacts and peer sup- dress a house party that is out of to negative consequences.