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The Donlon Decision “I want Wright State men’s basketball to be the bully on the block. Like our baseball team is and like our women’s basketball team is.” - Bob Grant Photo by: Allison Rodriguez
WSU men’s basketball coach fired Lee Barker III Sports Editor Barker.94@wright.edu
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right State officially announced the firing of six-year head basketball coach Billy Donlon on Friday, March 18 after the Raiders reached three Horizon League Championship games in the last four years, but fell short in each. “I want Wright State men’s basketball to be the bully on the block,” Athletic Director Bob Grant said. “Like our baseball team is and like our women’s basketball team is.” Reports of the firing were speculated on social media on Wednesday, March 16 and a number of Wright State fans criticized the decision on so-
cial media and for the time that it took for the news to be official. “I expect us to be at a level where we are competing in the top 100 in the nation every year,” Grant said. “We’re working to win against ranked opponents and appearing in some kind of regularity in the postseason tournaments whether it’s the NCAA or the NIT. “ Head basketball coach at Xavier, Chris Mack, also criticized the decision during a press conference on Thursday, March 17 “It’s a bad decision,” Mack said. “I don’t know their athletic director, but we’re in a results-oriented business. Unless there was some scandal, which I know Billy and that’s
not the case, he should not have been let go. “I don’t know who Wright State is pretending to be or trying to be, but that’s ridiculous,” Mack continued. Grant believes that the Raiders can be more than the Horizon League runner-ups and wants to provide more excitement for the WSU fan base. “We’ve been top 100 for multiple years in a row. We’ve been to ranked tournaments,” Grant said. “These are places I want to go back to for our fan base. To energize our fans, our students and our faculty. “I feel like we’ve slid backwards a little bit,” Grant continued. “That’s caused a little apathy out of our fan base, out of our students and we need to get that back and that’s the
main emphasis behind the change.” Grant believes the search for replacing Donlon should be exciting and mentioned that an ideal candidate will agree with the Universities aspirations and ‘PSA’ policy in the mission statement. “Our culture is a little different in the athletic department,” Grant said. “We’re not a win-all place. We have a very specific mission statement. We treat our students as people first, students second and athletes third. In the case of men’s basketball, we expect them to win. It’s a big job.” “My theory is to hire the right people, get them all the support we can and hopefully push them in a good direction,” Grant said.
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Tom Hanks’ visit to the university: The good, the bad, the unknown
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t has been confirmed. Tom Hanks will visit the Wright State Dayton campus on the afternoon of April 19. After eleven years of professional support for the university, this will be Hanks’ first time setting foot on Wright State property. Hanks’ connection with Wright State spans back to 1979 when Hanks landed a lead role in “The Mandrake” by Machiavelli in Cleveland Ohio, a play produced by Stuart McDowell, the current chair of Wright States department of theatre, dance and motion pictures. It wasn’t until the late 1980s that Hanks had his next run-in with a Wright State professional. Eric Bork, a Wright State motion picture graduate, moved to Hollywood soon after graduation and was offered a job as an assistant to Tom Hanks. Hanks was impressed by the talent Bork displayed and after working as Hanks’ assistant for several years, Bork went on to write and produce multiple television series’ alongside Hanks, winning them both Emmy awards. It was Hanks’ favorable interactions with Wright State graduates such as Bork that led to his support for the university. “Wright State is training the artists of tomorrow. I know because I’ve worked
with some of Wright State’s alumni and they’re among the best in their fields,” Hanks said in a 2011 video produced for the university’s Rise.Shine. fundraising campaign. “Wright State not only has one of the most outstanding arts programs in Ohio, but one of the best in the entire nation.” Hanks’ will visit the university on April 19 to celebrate the success of the Rise.Shine. campaign’s $150 million goal and to dedicate the newly renovated Center for Motion Pictures on campus. The dedication ceremony will take place under a tent directly outside of the Motion Picture Center and is an invitation only event. Those formally invited include select faculty and various students from the Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures department. Uninvited students who wish to attend the event will be able to watch from behind a security perimeter, but will not have an opportunity to meet Hanks. The dedication ceremony will be video recorded and will be streaming live at www.wright.edu/ streaming. Hanks will also make an appearance at an invitationonly gala held in the Wright State Nutter Center. The goal of the gala is to raise $500,000 for the Tom Hanks Scholarship and visiting artist program. Students who did not receive an invitation
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will not have an opportunity to attend or view this event. When it was announced in mid-2015 that Tom Hanks would be visiting the university, many students assumed that Hanks would be speaking at the Nutter Center and that all Wright State students would be invited. Upon learning that Hanks would be attending invitation only events exclusively, however, students began expressing their discontent on social media and by complaining to the event planners. Louis Woodard, a junior marketing major and a fan of Tom Hanks, was surprised when he found that very few students would actually have the opportunity to meet Hanks.
“I thought that all students would have an opportunity to see him at some point.”
“On Wright State’s Facebook page they shared an article about what events he would be attending. I asked how to get tickets or if I would be able to attend any of these events and Wright State replied that they were only for motion pictures students and select faculty. I was very disappointed,” said Woodard. “I thought that all students would have an opportunity to see him at some point. I understand that he @wsuguardian
doesn’t have the time to personally meet everybody, but I expected to be able to attend an event he would be at.” Sara Neace, another Wright State student who reached out to the university on social media, was also disappointed that Hanks’ visit would be so exclusive. “I wish I could see him, but I’m a psychology student,” said Neace. “He is my all-time favorite actor, but it will be nice to know he has been [on campus.]” Although very few students will be lucky enough to meet Tom Hanks during his visit, Hanks’ support for the university benefits everybody. By bringing publicity and funding to the university, Hanks has catapulted Wright State into the national spotlight. “If I’m a student at Wright State University and the world’s most famous actor and most trusted man comes here, how special are we?” said Wright State president David Hopkins. Hanks’ charisma and lovable personality is already bringing the community together and his endearing support for Wright State is a project that everybody can get behind. Whether every student gets to meet Hanks or not, one thing is for sure. Having Tom Hanks step foot on campus brings a whole new meaning to #BraggingWrights. www.theguardianonline.com
“He’s been producing for the past four years. He’s gone to the finals three of the last four years. I’ll be it he hasn’t won but then again the team has been hurt by injuries the past three or four years. In fewer words it was crap!” -Sam Bertsos “If he got to three championships and lost all three of them I believe it’s not the players losing the game it’s the couch. I believe it is time for a couch. A new beginning for Wright State raiders.” -Tyler Johnson
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Robo Kreps WSU firing of Bill Donlon is disgusting. Just messed up. Chad Schaefer Honestly I still can’t believe Wright State made this decision on Billy Donlon. Hard to imagine a coach wanting to go work for that AD. Jeff Boyer @BobGrantAD I’m patiently awaiting your comments on the firing of Billy Donlon. This is a disgrace to a proud alumni here. March 23, 2016
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ocal businesswomen steps down from Wright State’s Board of Trustees with a little over two years left in her appointment. Nina Joshi, president and CEO of the Beavercreek defense firm UES, Inc., sent an email to Gov. John Kasich’s office on Feb. 12 explaining her resignation from the 11-member WSU Trustee Board. “At this time, I must focus all of my attention and energy on my business,” the email says. “Therefore, I am resigning from my position on the Wright State University Board of Trustees, effective immediately.” Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland appointed Joshi to the board in 2009 for a term expiring in 2018. All members of the Board of Trustees are selected by the Governor of Ohio and are granted a nine-year appoint-
“We [Wright State] have very little input in the process because it strictly comes out of the governor’s office,” secretary to board of trustees Robert Sweeney said in his explanation of the selection process. The board consists of nine community members as well as two student trustees. In June of this year, Laurence Klaben, president/CEO of Morris Furniture Company, will have completed his ninth year creating an additional vacancy on the board leaving two positions open. It is unclear at this moment when Kasich will appoint these positions. “I think everybody has their job to do and I would like to think that these stories are being written by writers who are properly motivated,” Sweeney said in response to accusations that Joshi’s resignation was linked to the university’s controversial use of the H-1B visa program.
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he bright blue hue of the Motion Picture Center surely is not hard to miss. This color change happened last week and has students noticing and realizing that there is actually a building there now. This building is located between Millett and Dunbar Library and is a part of the Creative Arts Center. Psychology major Mary Moore said she thinks the change in color was done “probably just to make it look better and keep up with general maintenance of the building. It might have to do partially with Tom Hanks visiting the campus soon.” “Updating the old TV Center into the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures is part of the overall renovation and expansion plan for the Cre-
ative Arts Center,” associate dean for faculty and external affairs at the College of Liberal Arts Linda Caron said. Caron also said that the TV center was dingy and designed to be inconspicuous and that it wasn’t appropriate for the outstanding Motion Pictures program. It is no longer inconspicuous as students and faculty are noticing it more and more on campus. “Some like it, some don’t, but many have noticed it. One student asked if we put up the building during spring break because she’d never noticed a building there before,” Caron said. Whether it is liked or not it is getting noticed and the color may be in question for some faculty and students on campus.
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“The blue was chosen to coordinate with the colors inside the building and give the building presence on campus,” Caron said. Caron said that the color choice was based on the building palette chosen by the Motion Pictures Center. “I think a more neutral color would look better, especially since the other buildings are neutral colors,” Moore said. Moore believes that the color blue was also chosen to make it stand out since it is hidden between the two buildings. It will be helpful in directing students to either Millett, Dunbar Library or even other buildings near the Motion Picture Center. “It’s good that the building has become a landmark,” Caron said. “I love it.”
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6 WRIGHT LIFE “Shark Tank” style competition coming to WSU Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu
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right Venture, a “Shark Tank” style competition where WSU students pitch business plans to professionals, will take place on Tuesday, March 29 in the Student Union Apollo Room from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This year is the second time the College of Business hosted the competition and has seen an increase in growth since Wright Venture began, starting with a total of nine candidates that have since been whittled down to three finalists to face the final judges, according to Event and Marketing Coordinator Brooke Johnson-Leppla. “We have industry leaders that are friends of the college that engage with our students that are coming,” Johnson-Leppla said. “We call them our wolves, since it’s WSU and Rowdy, so it’s wolves instead of sharks. They are our five judges in various areas of business.” Of the three finalists, the Wolves will choose one to
be the winner of the $5,000 start-up loan. Once the prize has been awarded, the winner will continue to work with the mentor that had been connected with them through the Small Business Development Center to start their business. Contestants do not need to be part of the College of Business to enter the competition. “We really want to open it up to anyone on campus,” Johnson-Leppla said. “We want to get those engineers in here, or a student from any other college that has an idea. We would love it if they were to invite a College of Business student to work with them, because we believe that everyone needs a little business, but anyone is open to apply.” In addition to the Wright Venture competition, the contestants can be chosen by social media users to be “Leader of the Pack.” The Raj Soin College of Business Facebook page contains pitch videos of the contestants and the one with the most likes will win the award. The College of Business is also hosting a separate competition for attendees of the event. Johnson-Leppla said that students can sign in with their student organization when attending the final pitch. The student organization with the most in attendance will win $500.
Former Guardian writer nominated for Ohio Associated Press awards Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu
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osh Sweigart, reporter for Cox Media Group and WSU alumnus, has been nominated for two Ohio Associated Press (AP) awards in Best News Writing and Best Investigative Reporting for his work on WSU, which, according to Dayton Daily News, “is facing a federal investigation for possible visa fraud.” Sweigart graduated from WSU with a degree in Mass Communications and as a former employee of The Guardian during his college career, but did not always intend to be a journalist. “My first major at WSU was education,” Sweigart said. “Sometimes people leave high school and all they understand is high school, so they choose to be an education major. At one point I was a psychology, sociology double major with a philosophy minor because I was going to understand the totality of human nature, so I’m glad that didn’t happen.” Then, with some encouragement from his girlfriend at the time and current wife, Sweigart took a position at The Guardian because he liked writing, which provided the preparation he needed for his future career. “Other than learning AP
style and a little bit about layout, you don’t learn much about journalism in the classroom: You learn by getting out there and doing it,” Sweigart said. “So, having worked at The Guardian gave me the clips I needed to get the job, and gave me the experience I needed to do the job. My experience at The Guardian, frankly, was the most valuable learning experience that I had at the university.” Since working at The Guardian, Sweigart went on to work by investigating and reporting on the government, leading to many memorable moments in journalism, including interviewing President Obama before his election in 2008 and acting as one of three media witnesses for the last execution in Ohio before a moratorium was imposed on capital punishment, according to Sweigart. “You’re not allowed to record anything,” Sweigart said. “All you are allowed to
have is a piece of paper, a pencil and your eyes. What you are watching and listening to is the official record. And the state doesn’t keep anything either. The only real witness for the public is you. It’s a huge responsibility, especially because [this execution] became contentious, it became a huge watershed moment for execution in Ohio.” Sweigart intends to continue his investigative reporting work for the foreseeable future and takes joy out of his work. “You don’t want to take pride in anything,” Sweigart said, “but there is a certain sense of accomplishment about revealing things that wouldn’t be known publicly if you didn’t write about them.” Chelsea Livingston, another former employee of The Guardian is also nominated for an Ohio AP award in Best Business Writing.
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Surefire ways for students to obtain a career in their field Kasi Ferguson Features Writer Ferguson.137@wright.edu
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ne of the most intimidating things for a student can be getting a job - and more importantly, a job relevant to their studies. The Career Services Center, however, supplied some of the best tips for students building a pathway to their desired career.
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doing the research. Students should explore any options relevant to their major by talking to professionals, going to job fairs and the career center and assessing their own best skills and talents to know which paths suit them best.
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skills, or at least make applicants look better to employers, as the first they will see of an applicant is their resume, cover letter, etc. Further into the job, these skills will also help to excel within the field.
Participate in extracurricular activities Concurrent with developing personal skills, getting involved and gaining experience is important - meaning clubs, internships and extracurriculars are a student’s
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best friends. Being an active member in a club, notably a leader or office-holder, is highly valuable for developing relevant skills and the ability to work with others. Internships give a step up in gaining a job. Completing at least one is key, giving students experience and oftentimes connections in the field.
Community service
Another quality that many companies value, despite the specific job being applied for,
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is community. Volunteering in community service shows employers that the applicant has an interest in giving back to their local area. Studying abroad and learning languages displays the ability to branch out to other communities, as well as an appreciation for diversity. Foreign languages look great on resumes, too.
Student Spotlight: Alexis Lyman
Kristin Baughman Contributing Writer Baughman.25@wright.edu
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he life of an artist is not as carefree as students might think. While taking a closer look at the life of painter Alexis Lyman, she sheds light on the true experience. Lyman, 23-year-old junior, is an art major with a focus in painting with a second major in Art History. Lyman began exploring her interest in painting during her years in middle school. As her skill set improved, it became an influential part of her life. “Art is my go-to. Not only do I enjoy it, but it’s also the foundation of who I am and my success,” Lyman said. Throughout her career she has explored different avenues of painting, such as: watercolors, acrylics and oils. While all have their own challenges, she has a passion for all methods. As an artist, she keeps herself occupied with many projects. Lyman’s current project is a self-portrait. Painting from life is a skill that is very enforced; however, it poses quite a challenge for all artists. When explaining her process, Lyman stressed the importance of a having a proper space to work in. Having this space creates a certain atmosphere, which is crucial; but this is only the very beginning of a project.
There is more to a project than applying paint onto a canvas. It is a balance between portraying what she sees and expressing it in an intellectual way. “I really want to transfer what I have in my head, onto essentially nothing and make it so you can see what I see,” Lyman said. One painting takes at least one month to complete. However, in the eyes of most artists, a piece is never finished. The continuous support from Wright State faculty and students has helped Lyman to thrive and for her to continue to grow as an artist. Lyman expressed the gratitude she has for the support, kindness and instruction from the faculty. The kindness from the students was an important factor when choosing the art program at Wright State. While looking to the future, Lyman has hopes to be a professor at a university. Lyman is undecided whether it will be for painting or art history. The subject may be undecided, but the she has the same goal: to be to others as her teachers have been to her. This summer Lyman will be studying under a master painter in Italy to further expand her skill set. The upcoming Art Gala on April 9 will be showcasing many of the successful artists at Wright State. Lyman will be the painter on hand.
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Is it true that women have one boob that is smaller than the other? Answer ASAP. -Titus
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Dear Titus, Just as there are no two potato chips that are perfectly alike, no boob can look like its twin. However, just like what every preschool child believes before they’re thrust into the real world, every boob is special. Though one may be smaller, it does not detract from their glittery wonder. Much like how short girls have more fun, the small boob is the one that gets the most numbers at all the college parties. So, in short (or small, in this case) yes, boobs are inequal, but worth everyone’s time. Salutations, Lizzy
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Dear Lizzy, Why do guys always have that “I’m gonna eat you alive” look when they’re in the Student Union? I’ve noticed it recently, and frankly, it’s made me uncomfortable. I know I’m delectable like a fine piece of salami, but come on! These guys could at least try and be subtle about it. What do you think? -Jenny Cee Cee Baby @wsuguardian
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Jenny Cee Cee Baby, First of all, let’s face it: You are a fine a fine piece of salami (if that’s really the metaphor you want to use). Sometimes it’s hard to keep our eyes off girls like you! I bet they can’t resist. I mean, if you’re in the Student Union where the Union Market is, chances are these guys are hungry anyway, so looking like a delectable deli meat might put you at a disadvantage already. My advice to you is to stare back. I know a lot of girls tend to get shy or look away when getting checked out, but don’t. Bore a hole in their soul, girl. Make a freaky face. Weird them out. The more creepy, the more likely they are to look away and let you be. Salutations, Lizzy
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Dear Lizzy, My girlfriend isn’t interested in me or my ankles. I know that might not sound like a big deal, but I LOVE my ankles. I’m obsessed with them, and I feel like she should too, as my girlfriend. What should I do to convince her of my ankles’ charm? -Brody B.
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then say “Bye Felicia” and find yourself someone better! Salutations, Lizzy
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So I asked this really cute girl in my stats class out to get dinner. We went to an Indian restaurant by campus and then we went to DQ for dessert. But while we were at DQ, I went to use the bathroom and accidentally got poop on my pants. I was super embarrassed about it so I just got in my car and left. I really like her but I don’t know what to do. Is it over or is there any hope? -Barnabus
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Dear Barnabus, This sounds like a really crappy situation... There may be hope! Right now this girl is probably wondering what she did for you to suddenly stand her up on this wonderful date. Call her up and assure her that nothing is wrong and that you were just feeling sick after that nasty butterscotch Blizzard. Cheers, Barney! Salutations, Lizzy
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Dear Lizzy, I really want to live in a trailer full time. I’ve always wanted to tow all of my possessions behind me and wake up next to the Grand Canyon or some other majestic national park. However, my parents are super against the idea. How can I change their minds? -Granger
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Dear Granger, Sell plasma to make some extra cash, then hitch hike on a middle class family’s RV until you reach Arizona. From there, let your animal instincts take over. Salutations, Lizzy March 23, 2016
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SPORTS Wright State’s Turner shines as a freshman runner Alan Hieber Contributing Sports Writer Hieber.2@wright.edu
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right State freshman runner Aurora Turner has already been lighting it up on the track and cross country course in her young collegiate career. Turner, who describes herself as a relatively new runner, did not run for a team until her sophomore year at Beavercreek High School. She quickly proved her ability by finishing 23rd in the state cross country meet as a junior. After visiting several schools, Turner choose to run for the Raiders because of academics, an individual athlete focus from the coaching staff and a strong team bond she felt. Turner pointed to Wright State senior leader Vanessa Hopwood, whose sister and former Raider runner Natalie Hopwood coached at Beavercreek, as a teammate who has helped guide her. “She (Hopwood) has taken me under her wing,” Turner said. “If I need any help I know I can talk to her about anything and not even if it is running related.”
At the All Ohio XC Championships cross country meet in Oct., Turner demonstrated her ability to push through whatever challenge is thrown at her. “I was running and a girl stepped on the back of my shoe and it came off,” Turner said adding a chuckle. “I was a mile into the 6k and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh. I don’t know what to do.’” “I tried to put my shoe back on, but my spikes are normally tied really tight. I never had a shoe come off during a race before. That really shocked me. I was really proud of myself that I finished and pushed through.” “She (Turner) never did get it all the way on, but began running again anyway. Eventually she simply stopped to take it off with about a mile left in the race,” WSU cross country coach Rick Williamson said. “But she had the wherewithal to carry it across the finish because it had the chip timing device tied to the spike.” The above performance appears to fit with what Williamson mentioned when he was explaining Turner’s strengths.
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Brdicka and Cloern tie school record Lee Barker III Sports Editor Barker.94@wright.edu
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right State women’s tennis team has been on a roll this spring with a 13-3 record after traveling to Illinois on Sunday, March 20 and defeating both Western Illinois (4-8) and Illinois State (8-7). Juniors Megan Brdicka and Elaine Cloern are 9-1 in their last 10 matches when partnered together in doubles with an overall record of 27-7 on the season which ties Gloria Montero and Melissa Dunham-Freer for the most doubles wins in a season at Wright State (1998-99). “I’m really stoked about that,” Brdicka, aka Birdie, said. “I never dreamed that something like that could happen and to be there and
have more opportunity left in the season to continue to do some damage is really special.” “Our games really compliment each other in different ways,” Brdicka said. “I think that makes us a really good team. We click and its been really fun. In doubles especially, you really have to know your partner and set them up to get the best shot.” Brdicka has an individual record of 7-4 while Cloern has 14 wins and losses. “Doubles is a lot of quick thinking,” Brdicka said. “In singles it feels like you have more time to set up your game plan and if things aren’t going well, you have a little more time to adjust and work through things yourself. I’d say our mentality is the same. You want to be pos-
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“She carries herself with poise that you don’t normally see in somebody that young,” Williamson said. “She is a no-nonsense type of person, that works hard and is focused. She is also a tough competitor.” Turner had a strong showing over the course of the cross-country season, which included a time of 19:24.25. During the Raider’s indoor track campaign she achieved on of the team’s fastest times in the mile at 5:26.62. The outdoor season opener in Butler saw Turner reaching a personal best in the 3K at 10:53.01 and that might not be the full scope of her talents on the track. “For outdoor, he (Williamson) is thinking about putting me in the steeplechase, which is pretty exciting,” Turner said. “I never did anything like that in high school. It has been interesting throwing in some hurdle workouts into my training.” If Turner’s first year performances are any indication of what she has in store for the rest of her Raider career, expect plenty of shining moments. itive and stay up for yourself, but in doubles you want to stay up for your teammate.” Also playing well for the Raiders is junior Tori Turner (Horizon League Player of the Week) who has won six straight singles matches and recorded a team-high 18 wins on the season. She defeated Nicole Jones 6-0, 6-2 on Sunday, Mar. 20 as the Raiders defeated Western Illinois 7-0 and also defeated Valerija Gercar 6-0, 6-1 as WSU defeated Illinois State 4-3. “I think the whole mentality of the team is kind of like, ‘we’re going to go out and fight hard every match,’” Brdicka said. “Win or lose its okay as long as you give 100 percent and fight.” Wright State will be back in action at Cleveland State (47) on Friday, March 25 for a chance to improve their 1-0 Horizon League record. @wsuguardian
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Baseball sweeps Youngstown State Jesse Schrote Sports Writer Schrote.2@wright.edu
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he Wright State baseball team kicked off Horizon League play with a three-game sweep of the Youngstown State (4-12; Horizon 0-3) Penguins this past weekend at Nischwitz Stadium. “We talk a lot about winning a series and to be able to do that and get the sweep is even better,” WSU head coach Greg Lovelady said. “And to protect the “Nisch” every game matters.” “The guys did a good job coming out and playing hard for three games and getting the wins,” Lovelady said. “We’re still not where we want to be. We’re still not as good as I think we can be.” In the opening game of the series, senior Jesse Scholtens took the mound for the Raiders and went six innings giving up four runs. WSU was down 4-3, but scored a run in the bottom of the sixth to tie the game. Wright State took the lead with a five-run eighth inning to bring the score to 9-4. Ju-
nior Mitch Roman and senior Ryan Fucci each had two runs batted in for the inning. Final score WSU 9 – YSU 4. The second game of the series was a four-hit shutout, with junior Robby Sexton pitching six innings and giving up four hits, while reliever senior Logan Blair closed out the game with three innings of no-hit baseball. The Raiders scored four runs in the sixth and eighth innings, with seven players getting hits and six with runs batted in. Game two of the series went to Wright State 8-0. The final game of the series was a 9-2 victory for WSU. Fucci had three of the Raiders nine runs batted in, while freshman Caleb Sampen pitched six scoreless innings only allowing two hits. “Our offense is coming along and those guys are working hard,” Lovelady said. “They understand it’s a part of the process, just got to keep working, keep striving and good things will come.” “Our goal is to be the best we can be at the end of the year,” Lovelady said. “We just
got to continue to work, if we do that we got a chance to do more of what we did this weekend.”
Wright State (13-7; Horizon 3-0) will be back in action on the road this week as they take on the Valpara-
iso Crusaders (7-11; Horizon 3-0) in a three game series starting on Thursday, March 24.
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Women’s basketball post-season review
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he Wright State women’s basketball team advanced through the first two rounds of the Horizon League Tournament, but came up short in the semifinal against Milwaukee and then in the first round of the NIT to Michigan. The Raiders lost both of their prior meetings to The Panthers this season and fought valiantly to avoid making it three, but in a 6860 battle, WSU landed on the wrong side of the contest. “Against Milwaukee we struggled a little bit shooting the ball,” Wright State head coach Mike Bradbury said. “We couldn’t seem to make a basket.” “We played very hard, I was proud of our team’s effort,” Bradbury said. “We really competed, we just couldn’t 10
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make a shot and that’s kind of the way it went.” “We played good enough and we played hard enough, we just couldn’t make a shot,” Bradbury said. In the opening round, Wright State emerged victorious as they won 71-55 versus the UIC Flames. Senior guard Kim Demmings scored 30 points and added seven rebounds to help the team advance to the next round. In the second round of the tournament, the Raiders cruised to an 81-54 victory over the Youngstown State Penguins, after getting out to an early 25-5 lead. WSU had six players score in double figures, five of them scoring 13 or more points. Senior guard Symone Denham and junior forward Lexi Smith each recorded doublewww.theguardianonline.com
doubles: with 13 points and 11 rebounds. “We played really well,” Bradbury said. “Defensively we were really sharp and offensively our post play was really good in that game.” “We were able to get a lot of points in the paint and I thought that made the difference,” Bradbury said. Demmings was named to the Horizon League all-tournament team as she averaged 23 points per game. “I thought she was outstanding in the tournament, she played really, really well,” Bradbury said. “That’s nothing unusual, that’s what we expect from her and about 100 percent of the time she delivers.” Freshman guards Mackenzie Taylor and Symone Simmons as well as Smith played significant minutes down the
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stretch for the Raiders with injuries to freshman guard Emily Vogelpohl and junior forward Antania Hayes. “I think Mackenzie played really well, due to some injuries her minutes have really increased and she’s responded well as has Symone Simmons and Lexi Smith,” Bradbury said. “All three of those guy’s minutes have gone up, they’ve responded and played really well.” While The Raiders fell short in the Horizon League Tournament and missed the automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament, they did however receive an at-large bit into the NIT Tournament. Wright State went up against the Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Wednesday, March 16 in the first round of the NIT, but came up on the wrong side of
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the contest 81-53. The Raiders were led by van der Keijl, tying a career high 19 points and adding 10 rebounds. Demmings was held to only eight points in her final collegiate game, bringing her career total to 2,677 points. WSU finished the season at 24-11, making it the fifth season of 20 or more wins in six years under Bradbury. “I think the future is bright, we’ve won 75 games so far in three years,” Bradbury said. “We’re averaging 25 wins a year with three post-season appearances. “I think the program is in the right spot and we’ll be able to continue to have a lot of success.”
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Horoscopes March 23-29
Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)
Tired of being around people 24/7? Us too. Drop off the face of the planet by buying a ticket to Iceland and never looking back. Your lucky airline is: Not Allegiant.
Cats! Dogs! Rats! Bunnies! Animals are out to get you this week, Leo and they’re looking for blood. Your lucky conversation topic is: Cable knit sweaters.
Don’t go overboard with the PDA in the Student Union, Sagittarius. People are talking about you and what they’re saying is not good. Actually, the things they’re saying are so horrible they’d make you blush! Your lucky cat is: Siamese.
Your next rendezvous is with a pool boy named Jeremy. Not only does he have a firm grasp on how to use a pool noodle, he’s also the king of deep glute stretches. Pretend to drown next time you take a dip and let the sparks fly as he administers mouth-to-mouth. Your lucky conversation topic is: Staying hydrated.
Capricorn Taurus (Apr. Gemini (May Sagittarius 21- May 21) 22- June 21) - (Nov. 23-Dec. (Dec. 23- Jan. 20) 22) -
Struggling with dandruff? Don’t let those flakes get you down. Pretend like they’re dust from your garage and tell your friends that you’ve been working tirelessly to build an armoire. You can pass the dandruff off as sawdust and no one will be the wiser. Your lucky conversation topic is: Yeast.
Do people you don’t know have a tendency to approach you and strike up a conversa tion with you? Does it freak you out? Us too! Keep these weirdos at bay by farting as loud as you possible can. This explosion will drive them in the opposite direction. Hopefully. Your lucky conversation topic is: Buffalo.
Have you been hearing gun shots at night? Don’t worry, that’s just your neighbor in dulging their love of bubble wrap. You can sleep in peace again. Your lucky conversation topic is: Cracking your knuckles until they shatter into pieces.
We all know that one person who can talk without stopping to breathe and we’re fed up with it. Cut the constant chatter by standing up in the middle of the conversation and leaving the room. Get a burger, drink a vanilla shake, run a lap. If my guess is correct, they’ll still be talking an hour later when you come back. Your lucky fish is: The guppy.
Someone by the name of “Adam” is going to walk into your life this week, Libra. Prepare for his appearance by saving up money to take him out to get his favorite foods: Chicken fingers, chicken nuggets and chicken wings. This chickenobsessed man has the power to change your life. Will you let him? Your lucky conversation topic is: Inhumane chicken farms.
In love? Looking for love? Feeling betrayed? It seems things on the romance front are looking down for you, Scorpio, but it’s not your fault. The stars have aligned, which means a succesful relationship will be impossible for you until you run across campus...naked. Until then, you will have no luck with love. Your lucky conversation topic is: Being hangry.
Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep. 23)
Cancer (June Leo (July 2322-July 22) Aug. 21)
Libra (Sep. 24-Oct. 23)
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Aquarius (Jan. 21Feb. 19)
Do not- I repeat- do NOT start a new TV series this semester, Aquarius. You’ll become obsessed and unable to focus on your classes. You’ll bore your friends by talking incessantly about the latest episode. Trust us...just don’t do it. Your lucky conversation topic is: How much you dislike “Property Brothers” on HGTV.
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1. “The Hobbit” main character 4. Chocolate bean 6. Nickname for smallest finger 8. Permanent marker 11. Famous romance author 16. McGonagall’s first name 19. Skin specialist 20. Found at end of rainbow 23. Capital of Japan 24. Le Louvre city 27. Zodiac sign 28. Muppet’s creator 30. “Get off my _______!”
Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Dig in and get fiesty with your meals this week Pisces. Your taste buds will undergo a revolution and by this time next week you’ll be salivating at the sight of oysters, clams, mussels and brussel sprouts. Your lucky vacation spot is: The Mariana Trench.
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2. Cylinder for chemicals 3. One of the Three Stooges 5. Land measurement 7. Fast super hero 9. Break in theatre production 10. Backpack brand 12. Famous know-it-all butler 13. Tusked animal 14. Patron Saint of Lost Causes 15. Victorian author 17. Juices rendered by meat during cooking 18. Simon and _________. 21. Killer whale 22. Speaker of the House 25. Mr. Rogers’ famous wardrobe item 26. Bar game 29. Ringo