www.facebook.com/ theguardianonline/
@wsuguardian #wsuguardian WWW.THEGUARDIANONLINE.COM
03.08.17
Cheryl Schrader named Wright State University’s next president
@wsuguardian www.theguardianonline.com ISSUE NO. 20 VOL. 53
Schrader makes history at WSU as first female president Leah Kelley Editor-in-Chief Kelley.90@wright.edu Cheryl Schrader has been selected as the seventh president of Wright State University. She is the first female president in the university’s history, and the current Chancellor of the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
“We must nurture an ecosystem that allows creativity and innovation to thrive among all of our students, scholars, researchers and employees.” -Cheryl Schrader
“Thank you Board of Trustees for the confidence and trust that you place in me today,” she said at the announcement ceremony on March 6 in the Student Union Atrium. “As the president designate of this fine university, I believe that institutions like Wright State must take a leadership role in addressing challenges, and we must provide abundant opportunities for young men and women to excel in fields that will define our future, our success and will help improve our world and the human condition,” Schrader said. “We must nurture an ecosystem that allows creativity and innovation to thrive among all of our students, scholars, researchers and em-
ployees. Only through creative thinking and the convergence of ideas will we be able to address the critical issues of our time as well as prepare the coming generations for the issues they will face in the future. Innovation is at the core of this university’s founding. Research universities like Wright State play a pivotal role in addressing important national and state changes, however the old playbook for higher education is undergoing significant revision, and no single institution can solve these challenges on its own.” Schrader revealed an outline for her first 100 days as president on Wright State’s campus. “Over the first year, I will focus on threefold mission:
Cheryl Schrader is the current Chancellor of the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Financial sustainability, administrative transparency and campus conversation.” “Now I suspect that you are viewing this leadership transition with excitement, and probably a little healthy nervousness. Frankly, so am I,” Schrader said. “From today until the day I set foot on this campus as president, I will be
preparing for my new role, assessing vulnerabilities, and laying the groundwork for our success….I look forward to getting to know you, to building relationships, to creating network and support coalition, to understanding Wright State and its culture.”
Broadway musical Wright State enacts hiring freeze in wake of budget crisis favorites coming Kristin Baughman News Editor Baughman.25@wright.edu In the midst of the ongoing budget crisis, WSU is enacting a hiring freeze in an effort to cut costs. According to an e-mail sent to the university on Monday, Feb. 20, President David Hopkins said the university is undertaking a variety of measures to keep the budget afloat in the face of cutting $25 million for the 2018 fiscal year. This is an increase from the $8 million it expected in original plan for budget cuts. “I have also informed the Strategic Hiring Committee (SHC) to not approve positions unless they represent health, safety, or compliance needs, or demonstrate a direct impact on revenue,” Hopkins said in a statement. “For
position searches already approved but not completed, I have asked the SHC to re-analyze these positions with the same criteria as above.” Provost Tom Sudkamp and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Ulliman will oversee the two-year cost-cutting strategy, and will present their plans in April. Staff attrition, reduced funding for programs and departments, as well as new policies to control spending have been put in place. The university is considering different avenues to generate revenue, such as privatizing parking and an affiliation with Premier Health, according to the Dayton Business Journal. “After reviewing anticipated enrollment trends and the recent release of Governor Kasich’s biennial budget in regard to higher education, it is very
clear that we must take further action now,” Hopkins said. “I appreciate everyone’s continued cooperation as we address the urgent need to balance our base budget and restore our unrestricted reserves.” WSU is in the process of reviewing its 17 affiliated entities to ensure they are in compliance. These included Wright State Applied Corp., Wright State Alumni Association, Wright State University Foundation and others like the Double Bowler Properties Corp. According to the Dayton Business Journal, Kelli Tittle, director of compliance at WSU, said these entities will be regularly viewed, as well as their financial relationship, and resolving issues with their compliance.
to Dayton
Kathryn Shinlever Editorial Intern Shinlever.3@wright.edu As part of the Victoria Theatre Association, six Broadway musicals are coming to Dayton for the 2017-18 season. The Premier Health Broadway Series is taking place in Fall of 2017 and ending in the Spring of 2018. The series will open up with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights.” Miranda, of “Hamilton” fame, won his first Tony with this musical. The classic “The Sound of Music” and the award winning “Something Rotten” follow soon after. The 2017-2018 Premier Health Broadway series will all take place at the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton. “In the Heights” will starts the series on Oct. 3-8, 2017. “An American in Paris” follows on Nov. 7-12, 2017. “The Sound of Music” comes third in the series on Feb. 13-18, 2018. On March 20-25, 2018, “Something Rotten” will appear next in the series. The second to last musical will be “Phantom of the Opera, taking place on April 11-22, 2018. Finally, “Beautiful – The Carole King Musical” will wrap up the series on May 22, 27, 2018. Season tickets for the series start at $240 for all six shows, or starting at $278 for the six shows and Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” in the Projects Unlimited Star Attractions series on Aug. 8-13, 2017. To get tickets, visit the Ticket Center Stage Box Office, located in the Wintergarden of the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center or by calling (937) 228-3630.
Want to stay updated on Wright State news? Check out our website for daily updates.
Rowdy for sports updates? Check out The Guardian’s Facebook page for athletic updates!
2 Trending Guardian Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief: Leah Kelley
News Editor: Kristin Baughman
Business Manager: Robert Laughlin
Sports Editor: Cameron Summers
Features Editor: Adam Ramsey
Layout Editor: John Klaassen
The Guardian is printed weekly during the regular school year. It is published by students of Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Editorials without bylines reflect the majority opinion of the editorial board. Views expressed in columns, cartoons and advertisements are those of the writers, artists and advertisers. The Guardian reserves the right to censor or reject advertising copy, in accordance with any present or future advertising acceptance rules established by The Guardian. All contents contained herein are the express property of The Guardian. Copyright privileges revert to the writers, artists and photographers of specific works after publication. Copyright 2015 The Guardian, Wright State University. All rights reserved.
Advertising:
Phone: 775-5537 Fax: 775-5535 014 Student Union 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy. Dayton Ohio 45435
Classifieds
Learn to serve, bartend or cook at Figlio while you are in school! We are in need of bright and energetic people to work as Hosts, Servers and Cooks in our Town and Country Location, minutes away from Campus in Kettering.We offer a flexible schedule, part-time employment and an upbeat, fun atmosphere to work! No experience necessary! Closed on Sundays! Apply in person at 424 E. Stroop Road in Town and Country Shopping Center.
Articles Top Stories News Wright Life Sports Read more at
TheGuardianOnline.com
Photo of the Week
Your photo could be shown here! Just include #WSUGUARDIAN to enter and your Instagram of WSU could be chosen for our next issue. 2
March 8, 2017
Studies show that having a happy S.O. actually makes you healthier Leah Kelley Editor-in-Chief Kelley.90@wright.edu A recent study published in Healthy Psychology provides the proof we needed to support something we’ve known all along: happy people are good for your health. William Chopik of Michigan State University and Ed O’Brien of University of Chicago used face-toface interviews and structured surveys of over 22,000 Americans over the age of 50. “Each participant self-reported measures of life satisfaction, health status, degree of physical impairment, history of chronic disease, level of overall physical activity, and whether they had concerns about physical or emotional problems in their partner,” Psychology Today writes. The results were broken down into two categories: actor effects (the link between a person’s own happiness and their own health) and partner effects (how a person’s own happiness was linked to their partner’s physical health). The findings showed that a person’s happiness was associated with better self-health. The happier they were, the healthier they were. But the study didn’t stop there. “Partner happiness also predicted how healthy individuals tended to be over time, as well as the kind of lifestyle choices people made, such as level of exercise. In fact, the link between partner happiness and health remained strong even when personal happiness was taken into account, and it tended to grow stronger over time. This suggests that even unhappy people can gain positive health benefits from having a happy partner,” Psychology Today writes. So how does it work? Chop and O’Brien explained the possible links: 1. Happier partners were more likely to provide social support for their spouses, or care for them when they were in poor health. Low-happiness spouses were more likely to ignore their partner’s needs. 2. Happier partners were more likely to encourage spouses to make healthy life chooses, like healthy eating and exercise. 3. Happier partners were more likely to reduce the stress of their partner, and were less likely to resort to unhealthy coping strategies like binge drinking or drug abuse.
Jenna Fischer to star in new series about divorce Chili’s lifetime ban has also been lifted against Fischer Leah Kelley Editor-in-Chief Kelley.90@wright.edu Jenna Fischer has signed on to star in Splitting Up Together, a single-camera comedy pilot for ABC. She’ll play Lena, who is “struggling to navigate a new life after her divorce from ex-husband Martin, whose laid-back approach to raising their three children appalls her,” Deadline writes. From Suburgatory and Selfie creator Emily Kapnek, Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Prods. and Warner Bros TV, the pilot will be directed by Dean Holland. Office fans have had plenty to celebrate this month already, when Chili’s officially un-banned Fischer from all their restaurants. The Chili’s official account went all-out with a press-release: ‘Effective immediately, Chili’s® Grill & Bar has removed the longstanding ban on a Scranton, Pennsylvania woman who allegedly caused a disturbance during a company awards party held at a Chili’s near the Pennsylvania town of Scranton. The woman, Pam Beesly Halpert, received a prestigious award for having the whitest sneakers in the company. After thanking her shoes and coworkers, the woman declared, “I feel God in this Chili’s tonight.” “After reviewing the good conduct of Pam, I have decided to lift the now 11-year ban,” said Kelli Valade, President of Chili’s. “Pam is an inspiration to many and we welcome her with open arms.”’
www.theguardianonline.com
@wsuguardian
Here’s the gross reason you should toss your loofah ASAP Leah Kelley Editor-in-Chief Kelley.90@wright.edu Do you use a loofah in the shower? Recent research shows that your loofah is actually a netted breeding ground for bacteria. The longer you own a loofah, the more dead skin and bacteria gets caught in the loofah’s netted fibers, making them anything but a good way to clean yourself. “Then, you put them in this environment in the shower that’s warm and moist and gross, and it’s a set up for bacteria, yeast, and mold to grow in the loofah,” J. Matthew Knight, M.D., an Orlando-based dermatologist with Knight Dermatology Institute told Women’s Health Magazine. In a study titled, “Loofah Sponges as Reservoirs and Vehicles in the Transmission of Potentially Pathogenic Bacterial Species to Human Skin,” researchers found that using a loofah over just-shaved skin gives the gross bacteria the chance to enter any nicks, leading to irritation, redness and infection. “At this juncture, it is recognized that loofah sponges and similar beauty aids (e.g., pumice stones and synthetic sponges) require regular disinfection,” the study writes. “Manufacturers recommend drying the sponge between uses. This practice, however, offers little in the way of reducing the numbers of bacterial species present.” Scientists don’t recommend using loofahs at all, but if you’re a pouf-lover through and through, they recommend cleaning it before every use and to toss it after two to three weeks.
Here’s exactly how often you should wash your jeans Leah Kelley Editor-in-Chief Kelley.90@wright.edu The Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh claims that throwing your jeans in the washing machine is totally unnecessary, but according to Tech Insider, jeans should be washed every four to six days. So, what’s the real truth? Neither! While Bergh believes, “A good pair of denim doesn’t really need to be washed in the washing machine except for very infrequently or rarely,” Burgh said to Fortune in a video. “…We go into autopilot and after we’re finished wearing something, we just automatically toss it into the laundry.” However, Bergh’s reasons for not washing his denim has little do to with cleanliness and everything to do with saving water. On the flip side, even after just one wear, your jeans are filled with microbes and bacteria, like skin cells and natural oils and even traces of other stuff— anything that was on the chair in the cafeteria, hospital waiting room, or animal shelter. Now technically, these microbes are harmless, but they’re still there, which means washing your denim isn’t actually necessary until it starts to smell. The more you sweat, the sooner your jeans will omit an odor, which means you’ll wash them sooner. Bergh recommends throwing your jeans in the freezer to eliminate smell, but this actually doesn’t work because the freezer isn’t cold enough to kill the bacteria. As soon as you take them out of the ice box, they’ll start to smell again. (Nice try, Bergh!) The bottom line: Wash your jeans when they stink, no sooner, no later.
facebook.com/theguardianonline
3 Wright poops: the Dayton’s Not Dead: Try Europandefinitive guide to quality breads and pastries at Boosalis campus restrooms Baking and Cafe It’s time to know your S**t Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu Now this is a delicate topic. When nature calls, you want your time spent in a public restroom to be the best possible, right? So we did the dirty work and crafted this need to know guide to have the best BMs possible. Restrooms to Avoid The Millett Hall basement bathroom is one of the worst on campus. It’s high traffic, generally a mess and smells like an animal used it, then DIED. For those that use the urinals, it’s also home to the one with the jagged hole in the ground that looks like a swarm of bats will fly out of it. The basement of Fawcett Hall has been rumored to be the site of some sexual escapades, so it is important to put this one on the “avoid” list. Unless, you’re looking for relief in a different sense. The Library is usually a pretty good option, unless you are on the second floor. The second floor is an area where students congregate frequently. Naturally the bathrooms will see a lot of use. Almost every time I’ve used it there were wet paper towels and a deep stank spread all over the place. And it’s cramped to boot. Restrooms to Seek Out If you want to feel like you are pooping in a palace, try the restrooms near Raider Connect. They’re newly remodeled and home to some of the fanciest faucets on campus. And if you aren’t a student yet, don’t be fooled. The others don’t look nearly as nice as these do. One of my favorite places to go would be the thrid floor of Oelman. The men’s bathroom is home to a stall with a floor to ceiling window. Luckily, you are mostly covered by a wall. It’s still a nice scene, with treetops and all the natural sunlight you could want. Come here for a tranquil poop with a view. If you like to use the bathroom in low traffic areas, the best building would be the library. Both in the basement and the higher floors of the library are barely used. So, if you don’t want anyone poking in while you are pinching a loaf or hitting the head, make your way here. But make sure you stay away from the second floor. Tips The busiest times for bathrooms match the flow of the day. Before 9 a.m. and after 3 or 4 p.m. will be the least busy. The higher the better. Basements and first floors see a lot of traffic, whereas higher floors see less action.
Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu It’s not often that you can find authentic baked goods that rival food from bakeries across the Atlantic. However, Boosalis Baking and Cafe at 175 East Alex Bell rd. in Centerville, Ohio puts fresh ingredients and attention into their pastries. Owner Matt Boosalis was trained in Santa Barbara, California while he was attending college working on a bachelor’s and master’s in economics. “I was going to school, needed another job for a little running around money, and I just got a part time job making donuts,” Boosalis said. “There’s been something that resonated with me ever since then. I finished my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics and worked in the finance world. I enjoyed it, but there was still a part of me that still wanted to do this kind of work.” For him, it’s a labor of love that brought him back to the baking and that keeps him in business. “Economics can be very cerebral, but a baguette that you pull out of the oven is very tactile,” Boosalis said. “There’s a satisfaction in that, and that other people are taking it home and sharing it.” Boosalis makes pastries, breads and more, but one of their specialties lies in croissants. Their most popular menu item is a Kouign-Amann, which is a kind of croissant that is made with salted butter and layered with sugar. Their croissants are held in high regard, even by Europeans that have stopped by the Dayton area. “I’m very complimented by that,” Boosalis said.
“Squad goals,” “YAS,” and “Haterade” were just added to the Oxford English Dictionary Leah Kelley Editor-in-Chief Kelley.90@wright.edu The Oxford English Dictionary recently added 300 new words to their online database, many of them cultural catchphrases you might use on social media, or to describe a really bad pot of chili. (Craptacular!) Here are some of the highlights: • Dunk text (noun): A text message sent while drunk, typically one that is embarrassing or foolish. • Herd mentality (noun): The tendency for people’s behaviour or beliefs to conform to those of the group to which they belong. • Sausage party (noun): An event or group in which the majority of participants are male. • Jelly (adjective): Jealous • Otherize (verb): View or treat (a person or group of people) as intrinsically different from and alien to oneself. • Haterade (noun): Excessive negativity, criticism, or resentment. • Fitspo (noun): Abbreviation for “fitsperation,” or, a person or thing that serves as motivation for someone to sustain or improve health and fitness. • Superfruit (noun): A nutrient-rich fruit considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being
“Their cultures know good baking, that’s where it originated. I get a kick out of it to see their reaction. They’re in little Centerville Ohio and they are eating something they had in France just a few weeks ago.” Boosalis Baking and Cafe also makes scones, Danishes, muffins, cookies and more. For a lunch option, students can find salads, Paninis and sandwiches made with their baked breads on the menu as well. The store is open Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Boosalis Baking and Cafe
Movie Review: “Lego Batman” Kelsey Powell Staff Writer Powell.210@wright.edu Legos are back on the big screen in the “Lego Batman” movie. Bruce Wayne has to not only deal with the villains of Gotham City but also the orphan he adopted and learning to work together with other people. All the villains in Batman’s circle, like the Joker, are ready for vengeance but they bring along more villains with them like Valdemort and the Wicked Witch of the West. When Batman realizes that he can’t take them all on himself, he enlists the help of the new commissioner, his butler and his adopted orphan. Even though he is very reluctant to accept help from the people that care about him, Batman knows that their help is necessary to send the villains back to their lairs. It ends up that some of the villains also come to Batman’s side to help save the whole lego city from falling into the never ending depths of a lego pit. It ends on a happy and funny note and it truly is entertainment for all ages. I had the feeling it was more-so aimed at adults which was perfectly fine with me but still also had jokes for the kids. This movie was great and I would recommend it to anyone that needs a good laugh.
Got a tip? Send it over Tips to the Guardian at Tips Kelley.90@wright.edu facebook.com/theguardianonline
@wsuguardian
www.theguardianonline.com
March 8, 2017
3
4
Wright Life
Wright State hosts TEDxYouth@Dayton, WSU 50th year a speaking event pioneered by teenagers anniversary plans Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu While college students were away from campus on spring break, high school students were present on Friday, March 3 to participate in TEDxYouth@Dayton, a speaking event focused on sharing big ideas for people 14 to 19 years old. TEDxYouth@Dayton “Level Up” was held in the Student Union and lasted from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. TED is an organization dedicated to spreading ideas in the form of short talks. TEDx events are local, community organized versions of TED conferences, and TEDxYouth is targeted to a younger crowd. In total there were 13 speakers from a variety
of high schools around the local area. Students from The Miami Valley School, Yellow Springs High School, Vandalia-Butler High School, The Dayton Regional STEM School and more. Each speaker covered a topic that was close to his or her heart, all of them covering a variety of subjects ranging from street photography to internet piracy and from math to domestic violence. Armaan Ahmed, speaker of “The Emotional Connection of Street Photography” showed the potential potency of photography by showing photos and sharing the stories associated with each of them. Alex T. Smith, speaker of “I Ain’t a Politician,” motivated the audience to take an active role in politics, even as a normal
member of the public, stating that the most ordinary people can make big political impacts. Madison Choo, speaker of “Veering off My Path” encouraged young people to think less linearly and to pursue opportunities when they become available, comparing life to a maze rather than a single path. There was also a musical performance as well, provided by Fusion, which is an a cappella
group comprised of high school students from the Kettering school district. Fusion has competed in national competitions, featured on the Best of High School A Cappella compilation albums and collaborated with famous acts like Pentatonix, Street Corner Symphony and more.
Sarah Conard
Angel Lane Features Writer Lane.91@wright.edu Wright State will be celebrating its upcoming 50th anniversary. Wright State University became an independent university on Oct. 1, 1967. According to the 50th anniversary website, “Wright State University became an independent institution in 1967 and spent the next 50 years growing into an innovative leader in affordable and accessible education. In 2017, we celebrate the first 50 years and set the course for the next half century.” Wright State University began as a single building—Allyn Hall—named after founder Stanley Allyn. Although WSU began in 1964 as a part of Ohio State University and Miami University, today it is slowly catching up in enrollment numbers on its own. To view a timeline of WSU’s historic events, check out the 50th anniversary website at https://www. wright.edu/50th To contact Fran Keeley, email fran.keeley@wright. edu or call 937-775-2013.
ORC Spring Break Trips to Florida and the Grand Canyon Kathryn Shinlever Editorial Intern Shinlever.3@wright.edu The ORC, or the Outdoor Resource Center, is a part of the Office of Campus Recreation. The Campus Rec office is at 092 Student Union, but the ORC is located at 037 Student Union just past the rock wall. The ORC is “for those who wish to get involved with outdoor excursions – ranging from hiking in the Grand Canyon to kayaking lessons.” The organization did just that over Spring Break with two separate trips. Alex Keller and Erin Sherrets talked about the Spring Break Trips. Keller, the ORC’s graduate assistant, lead the Grand Canyon Backpacking trip. Sherrets, the ORC’s office manager, lead the Florida Paddle trip. Both students fondly recall their trips, showing off pictures and telling stories. Keller talked of her trip first. Nine people went on the backpacking trip. “We do this trip every year, but planning starts in the fall of the year before,” Keller explained. “It takes about six months to a year to get permits.” The Grand Canyon trip is popular, according to Keller; it sells out every year and there was a seven percent waiting list this year. For the trip, each person was expected to fly out to Phoenix, Arizona and stay one evening in a hotel. The following morning, the backpacking group hiked 8.2 miles in a 6,400-foot descend into the Canyon. “It was a really hard first day,” Keller admitted. On the second day, the group hiked an additional five miles, while the third day was a rest day. In the morning, they hiked down to the Colorado River where they hung out on the beach all day. It is not a trip for beginners. “We do require a fitness test to pass, just because it’s a really strenuous hike and you have to carry all your own food, water and gear, which can add up,” she explained. “A gallon of water weighs eight pounds.” It’s best to contact the ORC yourself and get the information before signing up for a trip you might not be ready for. Keller recalled that the group of guys that went were “just awesome, super positive and just into being themselves in the wilderness.” At one point in the journey, the group had to climb 2000 feet over a mile. It was strenuous and hard, but she remembers one part clearly. She looks down to see if other people are getting up okay and she saw one participant reach down and grab the hand of another participant to help them up. “So, not only was this a trip about personal growth and adventure, but there was a huge amount of teamwork and comrad-
Love Writing? Write for us!
4
March 8, 2017
ery that went into this trip,” Keller concluded. For the Paddle trip in Florida, twelve people went. Sherrets, and co-leader Jenn Subler, led members Jeremy Spencer, Ryan Morgan, Adrianna Dimasso, Catherine Evers Smith, Erin Halloran, Kyle McGeary, Ellen Belbeck, Matt Demaro, Sadan Sunnesh Menon and Clara Leedy (group photo) on the Paddle trip. Two people were roommates, but otherwise, no one else knew each other in the group. This group traveled to Silver Springs, Florida in one of Wright State’s campus recreational vans. Sherrets described the trip as intermediate, but a few members of the group hadn’t been camping before. This created a few interesting challenges, but by working together, they all got to know each other really well. “That’s what I love about these trips,” Sherrets said. “Not only is a big step to go camping or go paddling for the first time, it’s also a big step to immerse yourself in a group of people that you never met before. It’s inspiring – those people who do take that step to immerse themselves in a group of strangers, and by the end of the week everyone’s just great friends.” The Paddle group did go camping, but it was more relaxed and the risk wasn’t as a great. While in Silver Springs, Florida they went on an event called Juniper Run, which is a seven-mile canoe/kayak run in Juniper Springs Recreation Area. Normally, the run takes about four hours, but with this particular group, it took a little longer. The recreational boats they brought along weren’t supposed to tip and were designed to go straight. “Instantly, we had a few people who were tipping,” Sherrets laughed. “We ending up giving one of the girls a trail name as the Titanic because she sunk the unsinkable ship.” The trip was hard, but the group “had a blast.” The got to see alligators, otters, manatees, and other wildlife while on the Juniper Run. It was secluded and challenging, but worth it. “At the end of it we were all laughing because we were all wet and we didn’t think we were gonna be wet,” Sherrets said. The group also went on a day trip to Daytona Beach where they attempted to go surfing and had fun watching each other crash and fall off. Next year, if you don’t have anything planned and are interested in this trip, stop by and visit the ORC at 037 in the Student Union, call (937) 775-5019 or email at keller.84@wright.edu.
E-mail us at wrightstateguardian@gmail.com to submit opinion articles, letters to the editor and pitch your story ideas.
www.theguardianonline.com
@wsuguardian
facebook.com/theguardianonline
5 Student Spotlight: Khalil Abushanab Student spotlight: Smith Pepper’s Angel Lane Abushanab said. “I have sure you are not selfish.” passion for soccer brings him to WSU Features Writer two accounts now as well As for his future, Lane.91@wright.edu
Angel Lane Features Writer Lane.91@wright.edu Capetown, South Africa native Smith Pepper is a freshman Sports Science major and Wright State soccer player. At just 21, Pepper has been playing soccer for 16 years. “I started playing [soccer] when I was 4 years old,” Pepper said. Wright State is a long way from South Africa. “Back home I signed with this organization called Athletes USA. They created an online profile of me on their website, Wright State saw my potential and offered me a scholarship, and I accepted it.” While Pepper is incredibly proud of his soccer accomplishments, he
is also proud just to have his amazing family. “My most proud moment in [soccer] would be playing in Cyprus, in Europe. Most proud moment in my life would definitely be becoming an uncle to my sister’s baby brother, Joshua Clark.” Soccer is in Pepper’s present and future. “[In ten years] I see myself playing professional [soccer] whether it be here in the US, Europe, or back home in South Africa,” he shared, “I want to become a professional [soccer] player. It has been my dream since I first kicked a ball. After a professional career as a player, I will then go into coaching professionally.” Even his studies revolve around his passion
for sports, “I know that I am staying within the field of sports—[soccer] to be exact.” While Pepper is beginning to live his dreams, being so far from home isn’t always easy. “The hardest part is just adjusting to basically everything,” Pepper said. “We use the metric system—but over here in the US you use the imperial system. I also have to adjust to the way in which you use the English language. You drive on the other side of the road and we spell some things differently and pronounce things differently as well. The culture and lifestyle were definitely a big adjustment.”
ENROLL IN
SUMMER CLASSES AT
COLUMBUS
STATE! SAVE BIG ON COLLEGE COSTS EARN CREDITS TOWARD YOUR DEGREE LIGHTEN UP YOUR FALL CLASS LOAD
FIND OUT MORE AT
CSCC.EDU/SUMMERGUEST
Khalil Abushanab is in his second year as a finance major, and he knew right away that Wright State was the school for him to do what he was passionate about. “I chose Wright State because it was the perfect choice for what I wanted to do. The Soin Trading Center is phenomenal, ranked in the top 10 college trading centers in the country where students manage over a million dollars in funds.” Abushanab’s passion allows him to enjoy his studies and gain experience for the future. “I really love following the stock market—I’m a full-time day trader as well,” Abushanab said. “It’s cool to be able to have access to the Bloomberg terminals there and take advantage of that. It actually costs $24,000 a year to have this subscription. It’s also very convenient and allows me to form connections in my hometown.” Since he was young, Abushanab has been working towards his goals. “I’m obsessed with the potential that the stock market provided,” Abushanab said. “I have been intrigued by this my whole life—since I was young, I used to do my own little ‘side hustle’ for lack of better terms, and generate money through different business ventures. I watched my dad grow and succeed through real estate, which inspired me to pursue a path similar to this.” Abushanab has already been working on his success since he was 18. “I opened my first account with my broker at age 18 and began trading and learning,”
as a large quantity invested. I trade daily, meaning that I don’t hold on to stocks and I simply avoid the blue chips like Coca-Cola, Apple, Amazon and so on because the return is so low and those stocks are boring to me.” “Money doesn’t truly buy happiness,” is the lesson Abushanab is most happy to have learned. “It does buy you freedom—financial freedom, and that is something that everybody is after. I think having nice things is a plus, but what matters most is that you are taking care of your family very well, your health is in good standing and you maintain a close bond with God. I think the best thing about money is what it can do for other people’s lives—it’s all about attempting to change the world for the better one step at a time. Pay your dues when you’ve been blessed in life and make
Abushanab sees himself eventually going into business with family. “I plan to continue trading and when I have enough capital, I would like to invest in commercial properties with my father,” Abushanab said. “I’d like to have more conservative investments and develop several different streams of income in the future. “I’m very intrigued with the idea of being becoming an entrepreneur. As I always say, nine-to-five jobs are never enough, and this is what the education system teaches us here-simply how to survive nine-to-five lifestyles. I don’t intend on using my degree to work for anyone. I look at it as a way to further my education and understanding of the business world. That is what I want. Most likely, I will pursue my own path and do my own thing.”
AM Management Summer Work Program FREE housing in a select building FULL-TIME employment, above minimum wage LIMITED POSITIONS AVAILABLE Previous summer employees must reapply HOUSEKEEPING POSITIONS - cleaning, bed configurations, floors, etc MAINTENANCE POSITIONS - general maintenance work and retrieving supplies, etc GROUNDS HELPERS - mowing, mulch, fertilizing, grounds pick-up, etc OFFICE – auditing, data entry, general office work You may apply online at http://www.wright.edu/residence-life-andhousing/resident-resources go to Job Opportunities on the right and click on AM Summer Work Program Or you can pick up an application at any of the community offices or the Residence Life and Housing office. Applications are due no later than Monday, March 20, 2017 at 4:00pm For further information, please contact Gina at 937-775-4141.
facebook.com/theguardianonline
@wsuguardian
www.theguardianonline.com
March 8, 2017
5
6 Lady Raiders fight hard, fall short in Horizon League semis Cameron Summers Sports Editor
Summers. 43@wright.edu
In the 2017 Horizon League Championships, Wright State women’s basketball came in with the number two ranking and a favorite to make it to the finals. In their first game of the tournament, the Lady Raiders looked poised to advance to the finals. Facing tenth seed UIC in their first tournament game, WSU claimed a 79-52 victory and advanced to the semi-final round.
In the victory, Wright State was able to force UIC to commit 27 turnovers, which WSU turned into 34 points. Chelsea Welch led the Lady Raiders with 18 points as she hit three shots from beyond the arc. Emily Vogelpohl chipped in 15 points and collected five steals in the game. The Lady Raiders also shot 50 percent from three-point range to earn them a victory. In the semi-final round the Lady Raiders failed to continue their hot shooting as they fell to third seed Detroit
Mercy 52-71. In the loss the Raiders shot 25 percent from the field and just eight percent from three-point range. “Sometimes you can’t quite overcome the shooting battle. We usually find a way, and tonight we just didn’t,” said Coach Katrina Merriweather. Lexi Smith and Emily Vogelpohl each had a double-double in the losing effort. Smith had 18 points to go with 14 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive. Vogelpohl finished with 10
Sudoku
points and 11 boards. “I’m excited for what next week holds. I would imagine we will be in the postseason. That is what we are hoping to hear, so we’re going to get back to work after a few days off and continue to get better. Hopefully this season is not over yet,” said Coach Merriweather. The Lady Raiders now sit and wait to see if they will make it into the WNIT tournament. Selection day is March 13, so WSU will wait to see if their season continues.
!DISCLAIMER! THE GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER DOES NOT ACTUALLY GUARD PERSON(S) NAMED
IAN,
ANY
NOTION OF SUCH A CLAIM SHALL BE DISREGARDED.
ANY
FURTHER
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS SUBJECT SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO: KELLEY.90@WRIGHT.EDU
6
March 8, 2017
www.theguardianonline.com
@wsuguardian
facebook.com/theguardianonline
7
We will work with your budget WSU Spirit Wear Club Shirts Rally Towels Banner Printing Vinyl Decals Custom Greek Apparel Promo Products Sport Camps TM
“We’re Heads Above the Rest!”
937.878.2822
Follow Us On Social Media!
www.tcagraphics.com 701 N. Broad St. Suite C Fairborn, OH 45324
facebook.com/theguardianonline
@wsuguardian
www.theguardianonline.com
March 8, 2017
7
8 Crossword Puzzle ACROSS: 1 City referred to as Little Cuba 5 Country where the beaver is the national emblem 6 First planet to be discovered using the telescope 8 The ingredient that causes bread to rise 9 Birthplace of the violin 11 Medical term for bad breath 12 Name of someone who shoes horses 15 World’s biggest island 16 Planet closest to the sun 17 Color of Absynthe 19 Continent that has the fewest flowering plants 20 City where Jim Morrison is buried 23 The number of years in a score (Hint: Think Lincoln) 25 The native country of the duck billed platypus 28 The number of time zones in Canada 29 Birthplace of table tennis 30 Chess piece that can only move diagonally 31 The most widely spoken language in the world DOWN: 2 Country located in both Asia and Europe 3 Last name of monk who invented champagne 4 The mother of the of the first wife of Hercules 7 First element on the periodic table 10 City nicknamed ‘The Birthplace of New York’ 13 Animal that has the longest gestation period 14 Color of the Himalayan poppy 18 Last name of Chandler in the show Friends 21 The only sea on earth without a coastline 22 What does the C stand for in LCD? 24 The minimum number of musicians needed to be considered a ‘big band’ 26 Country that has the most volcanoes 27 Number of baseball players on a team
NKU halts Raiders season Horizon League Tournament Blake Sutherland Sports Writer
Sutherland.21@wright.edu
With dancing on their mind and the hope that the saying “third times a charm” would work in their favor, Wright State’s basketball team had their dreams halted in Detroit, as the heartbreak would be what Coach Nagy considered living. “I tell these guys, this is what living feels like,” Nagy said. “Most people never pour their hearts into something the way a basketball team does and sometimes it’s unbelievably exhilarating, and sometimes it’s incredibly painful, but there’s no in-between.” The Raiders season ended at the hands of the Northern Kentucky Norse this season. The Raiders fell in a 77-82 loss, in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League Tournament at Joe Lewis Arena, on Sunday, March 5. With the loss, Wright State failed to reach the tournament final for only the second time in five years. It’s also the third loss the Norse had
handed Wright State this season. Despite the loss, Nagy was proud of the way his team performed this season. “I love coaching these guys. I’m super proud of them. I think, really, we’ve overachieved.” In the first half the Raiders played NKU tight, as they went into halftime only down by two. However, similar to their previous two matchups against the Norse, Wright State failed to stop a Northern Kentucky team that caught fire in the second half. Despite 50 second half points from the Raiders, NKU’s 53 second half points on 66 percent shooting from the floor, sealed the fate of the Raiders season, ending their dreams of dancing in the NCAA tournament, after top seeded Oakland and Valparaiso lost their previous games. Junior Grant Benzinger, led all players in scoring with 29 points, 23 of those coming in the second half. Junior, Justin Mitchell flirted with a
triple-double scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. First Team All-Horizon League player Mark Alstork added 22 points. Benzinger set a career high in three pointers with seven, but despite the achievement, his focus was on seniors Mike La Tulip and Steven Davis whose careers as Raiders ended on Sunday night. “It doesn’t matter right now,” Benzinger said. “Mike and Steve, this was their last game ever and it’s a terrible feeling for us underclassmen who couldn’t get the job done for them and all the personal accolades doesn’t matter right now, just a bad feeling.” Mitchell reflected Benzinger’s sentiment’s about the feeling of disappointment of not winning for La Tulip and Davis as well as the coaching staff. “It’s more disappointing because those seniors Steven Davis and Mike La Tulip gave us everything they could,” an emotional Mitchell said following the loss, “and we wanted to win a
championship for them and for Coach Nagy as well and the rest of the coaching staff because it was their first year here.” Despite the disappointment that followed the loss and the sting of knowing the season had
come to an end, Nagy continued to reiterate to his squad that this feeling is all a part of living. “Most people just live in-between and when you really live, and really pour your heart into something, and believe,
Joe Craven
Joe Craven 8
March 8, 2017
www.theguardianonline.com
and fight and scratch, and you don’t get it, and it hurts really bad that’s what living feels like. And I would rather they do that for the rest of their life whatever their passions are.”
@wsuguardian
facebook.com/theguardianonline