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Student Government Association welcomes new president Kristin Baughman News Editor Baughman.25@wright.edu David Baugham, the next SGA president, has a realistic perspective of the current situation of the university, but sees the potential of WSU and believes in the mission of the university. “If there were ever a time to be a student representative and advocate for WSU, then it would be now. I say that for both the good and the sobering reasons,” Baugham said. “We are just getting started as a university. 50 years is too short to give up, and our mission is too great to let ago. That’s why I ran for President, because I saw change, but I knew what should always stay the same. We do not aim to be the best university in the world, but the best university for the world. I see the potential, and I believe in the mission.” Baugham currently serves as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, which prepared him for his next position as president. “Being Speaker of the House gave me the opportunity to know (by name) nearly every student org leader on this campus,” Baugham said. “Student org leaders at WSU are some of the most dedicated and passionate people I have ever met. Whether that’s UAB, Rainbow Alliance, or all of Greek life’s leaders, I was able to work alongside them in finding ways to enliven this campus with Raider Pride.” In addition to getting to
Model UN continues winning streak Kristin Baughman News Editor Baughman.25@wright.edu
Wright State’s Model UN team earned a delegation award at the annual national conference in New York City for the 38th consecutive year. The WSU team represented Italy, and received the highest honor, an Outstanding Delegation, at the National Model UN Conference in March. During the conference, students participated as delegates to various UN committees, where they researched and chose their political position based on real policies of the countries they represented. In preparation for this conference, delegates are taught how to function in a committee, including how to implement a country’s policy. This year’s Model UN team saw an increase in new members due to a focus on recruiting efforts, according to Amanda Baker, one of the team’s head delegates. Each returning member mentored two to four new students, in addition to reading more background guidelines and editing more papers. “That’s what the team’s success really comes down to, I think,” Baker said in release. “It was the willingness of the returning delegates to adapt to new rules and guidelines and spend more time teaching more people.” “We couldn’t have done it without the cooperation of the team and our professors who were willing to work with our hectic schedules,” Baker said. The 2017 Model UN team includes head delegates Amanda Baker and Cody Smith and student members Csongor Bajnoczki, Daniel Bowman, Crystal Burns, Allyson Clark, Peyton Clark, Christian Cooper, Annalecia Heironimus, Caroline Hoffman, Autumn Kern, Jarod Kiser, Porter Lyons, Pamala Michael, Rahima Nour-Hamadi, Alex Oxner, Dan Palmer, Stephanie Patino-Garfias, Deki Peldon, Jakob Puckett, SamanAngel Lane tha Pugh, Tony Riedel, Sarah Upton and Nickii Webb. Features Writer Lane.91@wright.edu
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know student leaders across campus, it gave Baugham a look into the life on campus and all the events the university has to offer. Looking to next year, Baugham hopes to “build a culture of trust, transparency and communication.” He hopes to get to know the university’s leadership over the next few weeks. “By the end of this year, my goal is to have this entire campus united, that we are all in a place where we can see the horizon and are hopeful of the future,” Baugham said. “I have an almost explosive sense of optimism about the next 50 years of this University, and I’m eager to help set us back on track.”
While there will be challenges next year, Baugham views these are opportunities. “I believe this is the year that student leadership works itself into the very way that this university operates,” Baugham said. “As the Student Government Association, we will do our research, represent the best interest of the student body, and make meaningful changes to how this University operates.” Baugham is a business major in Supply Chain Management in addition to earning a certificate in nonprofit management. He hopes to use his education to work in emergency relief efforts.
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Students will not be charged to use PA station Kristin Baughman News Editor Baughman.25@wright.edu
Forums were held last month to discuss the possibility of charging students who utilize the PA stations, and the public made it clear this was not an option. “Our students did not believe it would be equitable for WSU to charge students for the PA station service,” Tom Webb said, Director of the Office of Disability Services. “As a result of this feedback, the possibility to share costs associated with this service is no longer in the F18 budget plans and the service will remain intact.” ODS will continue to search for other avenues of sustainable funding to cover the cost of the PA station in the future.
Spectre Devices won this year’s Wright Venture, a competition for Wright State students with business and product ideas to compete for startup funds for their business. The three finalists presented their final business pitch to a board of judges on March 28. The three finalists were Forrest Whitaker, Robert Smith, Kenneth Adams, and Gabriel Tamborski. Tamborski, the entrepreneur behind Spectre Devices, won a $5000 loan to launch his 3D printing business. His
3D printer, called Midnight Maker, would be low cost and consumer friendly. “Most 3D printers come as kits that are hard to use, expensive and can even be dangerous. Midnight Maker is different. It’s easy to assemble, fix and use, and it’s also very safe so even kids could use it,” Tamborski said. “It is good for DIY and crafts and it compares to printer four or five times the cost.” One panel-member asked what exactly consumers could make with the Midnight Maker. “People don’t realize the full potential of 3D printers—(consumers) could make things such as household items like candleholders, picture frames and phone cases,”
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Tamborski explained. Spectre Devices will launch online on June 2 for $50 a printer. Customers will receive a code with their product when purchased to upload online for access to printing services. Tamborski’s current goal is to have one and a half million in sales by the end of the third year. Wright Venture was created by the James Family Student Entrepreneurship Program in partnership with the Wright State University Foundation and the Raj Soin College of Business with the goal to create real-life experiences in networking, product design, financial management, business planning and marketing skills.
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Girl Scout cookies are only sold once a year— something everyone knows and hates. To stem the demand, Amazon has taken on selling our favorite cookies all year long, but there’s a catch. Cookies sold by our favorite little ladies are usually only $5 a box, but Amazon has hiked up the price to $11 per box. For fans who will stop at nothing to get their Samoas, the price is well worth it. Many buyers are also commenting that being able to purchase the cookies from Amazon gives them the opportunity to try new cookies that weren’t previously sold in their area.
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The sixth season of “The Mindy Project” airing in September on Hulu will be the last. Kaling told Entertainment Weekly, “I mean this half-jokingly, but at a certain point it was like, I think she’s dated every man in Manhattan. Sex and the City lasted for, what, six seasons with 10 episodes each? I don’t know that there’s been a show about a woman trying to find love in New York City that has lasted quite this long. And frankly, there’s no more actors in Hollywood left to date.” It seems that Kaling is ready to move on and put “The Mindy Project” behind her.
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While it’s still unsure if New Girl will be renewed for season seven, we do know that writers are talking about including a time jump in the story’s timeline if the show does make it back to TV screens. “We’ve also got a couple of ideas on the table that [would give] us some creative opportunities to move things in a different direction [in a potential Season 7]. I don’t want to get too specific. But we don’t feel too hemmed in by anything,” New Girl producers Brett Baer and Dave Finkel said in an interview. When asked if a time jump was possible, the producers simply said, “There has been talk.”
Leah Kelley Editor-in-Chief Kelley.90@wright.edu Unicorn noodles are single-handedly the most unique addition to America’s recent unicorn craze. Anyone can make them by cooking clear rice noodles with purple cabbage, then adding lemon or lime juice. The noodles maintain their neutral flavor without getting mushy or soggy, and take your dish from a two to a 10. Instagram food bloggers are going crazy with the variations their noodles can take—from pink, to purple, to blue. Would you try them?
The release date for the “Wicked” film has been announced Leah Kelley Editor-in-Chief Kelley.90@wright.edu
If you’ve seen Wicked on Broadway, or even just listened to the music, you know how truly magical it is. How many times have you talked with your friends about how perfect a featured-length film would be? Well, your dreams came true. The Wicked film just set its release date for December 20,
2019, and while the release date seems eons away, we know it’s going to be jaw-dropping. There have been over 5,000 performances of Wicked over the 15 years its been on stage. The entire cast of the original production won a Grammy, and Idina Menzel won a TONY for her role of Elphaba. The cast for the feature film has not yet been announced.
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Food Review: WSU faculty member Victor’s Taco Shop wins Carnegie African Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu There are few places that give you a good meal through a drive-thru, but there is one place where you can get great tacos, burritos and more out of a window. At 908 North Central Ave. in Fairborn, Victor’s Taco Shop serves Mexican food in big portions that will satisfy the hungriest of customers. The extensive menu covers Mexican food like hard and soft tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tostadas and quesadillas, which can be made with meat selections like chicken, beef, carne asada, carnitas, fish and shrimp. You can also grab nachos and fries with different toppings and taco salads and bowls. For breakfast, you can get omelets which can come with bacon, ham, sausage, chorizo and machaca, with potatoes
or more on the side. They also serve breakfast burritos with the previously listed meats with eggs and potatoes. I bought the Green Chile burrito, which consisted of carnitas, refried beans and cheese in a burrito, which was then served wet with green chile sauce poured on top of it. In addition, I purchased a Chicken Taco, which came with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese with rice on the side. I was surprised at the portion sizes, which were more than I could finish in one sitting. The burrito was large enough to be a meal on its own. And the tacos weren’t anything you would get at Taco Bell. The taco was well packed with a good portion of chicken and toppings. My favorite part of the meal was the taco. The chicken was flavorful and tender, and the toppings were fresh and complimented the
chicken. The taco shell tasted like a genuine fried tortilla, with great texture and flavor. The Green Chile burrito was good, but slightly bland. The burrito was thoroughly packed with refried beans and pork, which proved to be a filling and satisfying combination. However, the meat could have used more seasoning. Once I applied the hot sauce that was provided with my meal, it greatly improved my experience. I would definitely eat at Victor’s Taco Shop again, though next time I plan on trying the carne asada or the beef. For the amount of food you get for the price, it is worth the expense, and if you grab the chicken, you are sure to have a pleasant experience. Students interested in more information about Victor’s Taco Shop or looking for a menu can check out their facebook page.
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Diaspora Fellowship Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu Education is not just about gaining knowledge, it is about giving others the tools to better themselves. Associate Professor of Marketing Wakiuru Wamwara is doing just that this summer; in her native country of Kenya. Wamwara won the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship, a program dedicated to bringing African-born academics living in the U.S. or Canada back to participating African countries to aid their educational institutions that might be lacking educators. Wamwara will be returning to her hometown of Nairobi, Kenya to work with African Nazarene University and KCA University, both of whom have applied to receive a scholar through the fellowship. While there, Wamwara will work on developing a mentoring program for PhD students as well as performing workshops on qualitative research methods. Wamwara has some additional goals that she wishes to accomplish including gaining contacts for a potential exchange programs between WSU, ANU and KCA University. “I believe it is very important for our students to understand that in Africa there is business that goes on,” Wamwara said. “What we see in the news is that people in Africa are dying of AIDS, there is war, famine and all these
problems. We don’t really get to see or hear much about the business side of Africa.” All of it relates back to her passion for international business, which led her to participate in Semester at Sea, a multi-country study abroad program on a ship open to all students of all majors, emphasizing global comparative study. This passion is used frequently to benefit her students’ understanding of the business world. “I have always been very interested in international education. Here I teach international marketing classes, and I use a lot of my own experiences of growing up in Africa,” Wamwara said. “I have a box of products from all over the world and I bring them into classroom when I teach branding and international mar-
keting. I will show my students Doritos from Australia, Doritos from Germany, Soaps from Russia, Brazil, Kenya [and more.] We look at the packaging, I show them Coca Cola from around the world.” Ultimately her concerns rest on making an impact on college students, because she believes in the positive power of education. “You guys are the future,” Wamwara said. “If we do what we have to do right, who knows what you will become. There is no substitute for education. Even people who quit college have to get their education from somewhere. There is no substitute for education and I am living proof that education is transformative. Without an education I would not be here in the U.S. or here at Wright State.”
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Jim McCutcheon wins big for the arts Kelsey Powell Staff Writer Powell.210@wright.edu The Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Ohio is a statewide program that showcases and celebrates Ohio artists, art organizations, art patrons and business. This highly esteemed award will be accepted in May by Wright State’s very own Jim McCutcheon. McCutcheon, a two-time graduate from Wright State, is adjunct faculty at the university teaching classical guitar. He is also a musician and the host of “The Intimate Guitar” on Dayton Public Radio. McCutcheon first found his love for music from his older sister. “My older sister had recordings of The Kingston Trio and The Brothers Four when I was about eight and they sang and harmonized a wide variety of songs and accompanied them with their guitar and banjos. It was very positive music and I wanted to be them,” McCutcheon said. Since then, he hasn’t his love of music get away from him. “My mother was a pretty good amateur pianist and my father was strong singer. They both supported my interest in the guitar after I asked them for three years to get one for me so I could learn how to play!” McCutcheon said. After finding his love for music, he went to school and earned his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from Wright State and has been on the music faculty since 1978. He was also accepted into medical school after earning a B.S. in physics. “I’ve been very fortunate to have had some very inspiring teachers, and I also like to see my students get started with good technique, which I did not have for my first seven years,” McCutcheon said on why he pursued teaching the arts. “I like seeing students confront and overcome challenges, like when they see a piece for the first time and think, ‘I’ll never be able to play that’ and then they do.”
So many successes have led to him being a musician and educator. As an educator, people often comment on his patience, especially with beginners. His patience and so many other things have helped him earn this special award to honor him as an educator in the arts. “I felt affirmed--my road has definitely been the one less traveled and created along the way-- developing school assembly programs, science of music demos that work in large and small groups and ukulele and guitar classes for children and adults, for which I have written instruction books. It’s a kind of lifetime achievement award,” McCutcheon said on his reaction on the award. “Research is showing the value of an arts component in education in many ways, not the least of which is children learning to appreciate what the arts teach, which I see as contributing to a more peaceful world. We humans have much more in common that we have dividing us, and the arts reach us on a very deep level,” McCutcheon said.
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The first Muslim Women’s Day celebrated on March 27 Kelsey Powell Staff Writer Powell.210@wright.edu This day is to honor Muslim women and the challenges they face daily, and was celebrated March 27. The founder of this day, Amani, tweeted the purpose of the day saying “it is to celebrate and centre for Muslim women, as they are rarely given the space to be heard above all the noise.” There was huge online support because the online campaign was launched by MuslimGirl, a website that was designed by Muslim women for Muslim women. This website centers itself with sharing the voices and experiences of Muslim women everywhere. “MuslimGirl encouraged people to participate and be a part of #muslimwomensday by amplifying voices of Muslim women online, sharing articles about their experiences, or posting messages of solidarity,” said writers at BBC Trending. The day was hugely successful with many people weighing in on how much they appreciated the solidarity and care that was shown. Even an advisor for the UN Foundation’s Girl Up campaign also said, “I hope I can be more than my religion, that I can be accepted within the society I live… I see my religion as a flower that has been picked and stepped on by those who wish to contort beauty.” The state of Florida proclaimed March 27 as Muslim’s Women’s Day throughout the state, which brought light on to the “economic, cultural and social contributions of Muslim women.” Even Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb wished everyone around the world a Happy Muslim Women’s Day. This just goes to show the step we are making in the world to unite no matter who we are or where we come from.
Asian Culture Night makes a splash at WSU Comedy The event featured folk dances, music, a fashion show and cultural showcases Kathryn Shinlever Editorial Intern Shinlever.3@wright.edu On Saturday, the Asian and Native American Center at Wright State held an Asian Culture Night in order to honor the culture. Held in the Apollo Room in the Student Union, the event was filled with the families and friends of the performers, as well as curious locals. The event featured the sights and sounds of traditional folk dances, music and songs. A Japanese puppet performance, called Bunraku, and a fashion show wrapped the event up. Asian Culture Night was open to the students and staff of Wright State, as well as the public. Everyone got to learn and experience a piece of another person’s culture through the performances showcased. Laughter, dance and storytelling filled the Apollo Room as various people shared about their culture and history. The event featured dances from Bangladesh, India, China, Thailand and the Philippines. Harmony of Japan, a Japanese women’s choir, performed four songs before Team Dynamite from the TNT Midwest Martial Arts class provided a demonstration. After the community performances, The Bunraku Bay Puppet Troupe put on a special feature for the celebration. The night was wrapped up with a fashion show, featuring nine countries – China, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, India and Pakistan. Mia Nguyen, the director of the Asian and Native American Center, said, “This [event] is the highlight of the Asian Heritage Month. It’s a night where Asians come together to show their pride and their rich culture through their performances, dancing, and the fashion show. It’s a really good night of culture sharing and entertainment for everybody.” Crowded around the Apollo Room, many people of Asian heritage dashed around, posed for photos and practiced their moves. There was no missing the pride on their faces. They loved getting to share their culture. Children of many ages dressed up and 4
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performed with their parents or other adult figures. Thanh Dang, a Junior International Studies major, was an emcee for the show. She was proud to dress up and be a part of the event. “I love how it’s a different blend of all these Asian cultures and we can display the uniqueness of everybody’s culture through fashion and through performances; we get to see their story through their lens,” Dang said. “I’m Vietnamese, and there is still so much I don’t know about these other countries and cultures. Every year we have a show with different dancers and different performances and I get re-opened to these cultures.” The Asian and Native American Center is located in 154 Millett Hall, and strives to serve the community by providing a home for all students, faculty and staff interested in these cultures. If you’re interested in learning more, don’t be afraid to visit them in Millett Hall.
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for a cause Kelsey Powell Staff Writer Powell.210@wright.edu
On Tuesday March 28, Wright State’s Comic Book League hosted a comedy show to benefit the Stefanie Spielman fund. This event was free to the public, but audience and attendees were encouraged to donate in memory of Stefanie Spielman, who had battled breast cancer five times since 1998 and lost her battle in 2009. She created the fund after her initial diagnosis in 1999 with her husband and football player Chris Spielman. Ever since then, more and more money has been donated making a difference for breast cancer patients. The money donated goes to the Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center which is located in Columbus, Ohio and is in conjunction with The Ohio State University. “The Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center is the first of its kind in the Midwest to offer the full continuum of breast cancer care--from prevention and screening through detection, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship--in one world class facility,” OSU.edu said. The comedy show was the first time the Comic Book League worked with the fund. “This was an experiment for the Comic Book League to get involved with philanthropy work,” Daniel Hood, president of the Comic Book League, said. The evening of comedy featured locally produced comedians. The show starred Michael Garza and featured Aaron Phillips, Dan Seabree, Dusty Harvey, Alex Schubert, Kyle Tolliver and Mike Canestero. “It was a really good show. There were a few moments when someone doubled over,” Hood said. All-in-all, 22 people attended the show and $60.10 was raised, which is a great start for the Comic Book League in the future. facebook.com/theguardianonline
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Top 5 donut shops in Dayton that aren’t Tim Hortons Kathryn Shinlever Editorial Intern Shinlever.3@wright.edu
Are you craving donuts but tired of chain stores like Tim Horton’s and Krispy Kreme? Although these stores are have great selections when it comes to donuts and other items, sometimes you need a break from the big chain stores every once in awhile. Here is a list of some local mom and pop donut shops that you can visit instead of going to Dunkin’ Donuts once again. 1. Bill’s Donut Shop Located on Main State in Centerville, Bill’s has always been a favorite among the locals. Like most locals in Dayton, you’ve probably made a late donut run. Bill’s is perfect for late night donut runs because they’re open twenty-four hours. The shop has been open since 1960 and features many donut favorites – glazed, Boston cream and even twists. They don’t just serve donuts either; they offer many different kind of pastries and drinks. Bill’s is affordable and definitely a local favorite. Go to billsdonutshop.com, call at (937) 433-0002 or
stop by the shop to get your donut fix. 2. American Classic Donuts This donut shop is located in east Dayton along Linden Avenue, right off the exit of US Route 35. This shop, as the name suggests, boosts a favored smalltown, American vibe. With prices fairly cheap and located in such a busy location, locals flock to this shop for coffee and conversation of their donuts. Stop by the shop or call (937) 252-5426 to check out their menu and prices. 3. Stan the Donut Man Located on Wilmington Avenue is the next donut shop destination. This shop offers donuts, bagels and all sorts of other pastry goodness. With cheap prices, this is another place that I hard to pass up. With good reviews, fresh donuts and its accessibility, we would love to recommend this place. Call the store at (937) 293-1080 or visit their Facebook page at Stan the Donut Man. 4. Jim’s Donut Shop This simple donut shop is located along East National Road in Vandalia. Although it is a bit of a further drive from campus, the shop
gives off that perfect, small American donut shop feel. The community surrounding the little shop arrives early in the morning for a coffee and a donut, while others take boxes to go. There is a wide variety of donuts, but they don’t always keep a regular schedule. With a lack of social media, this place is hard to find and it’s even harder to know what being made from day to day. We recommend calling first at (937) 898-4222 before driving out to visit. 5. Bear Creek Donuts This last donut shop can be found on South Main Street in Miamisburg. With great reviews, inexpensive donuts and a wide selection, it’s hard to mention donuts without mentioning this one. This shop features some of your favorite donuts, but sometimes they like to feature some new crazy gems like toasted s’mores, black forest or even maple bacon. Opening at 6:30 every day throughout the week, Bear Creek Donuts is a great way to start your day. Visit the store or call (937) 479-6660 to place your order today!
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Since the start of the ArtsGala in 2000, over two million dollars has been raised for student art scholarships. On April 8 from 6PM to midnight, the gala will continue with plenty of entertainment for community members in attendance. The ArtsGala is an event put on by the College of Liberal Arts featuring performances and art by Wright State students. This event provides critical scholarship support in the fine and performing arts departments.
Those responsible for putting on the gala work year round in preparation for the highlight of the campus community. Attendants pay up to 250 dollars per ticket, so the event is filled with opera, live art, dance, wine-tasting, orchestra performances, student films, and some selections from the Broadway musical “5 to 9.” Over 900 people are expected to attend. While most patrons will be community members, many people come from out of town and some even from out of state to enjoy the amazing performances. Jennifer Buckwalter, the chair of ArtsGala,
said, “Anyone who likes the arts whatsoever comes to the gala. We have a taste of anything you might like—we highlight every art you can imagine, so it’s very attractive to anyone who wants to support the fine and performing arts.” A silent auction will be held with items including gift baskets, artwork, many different wines, and gift cards. The auction is one of the ways to gather funds for scholarships. According to Buckwalter, “This funding helps our students stay on track to graduate, and graduate with less debt. It’s amazing exposure to the region for the
students.” This will be the 18 anniversary of the ArtsGala. Last fall, the gala won the Presidents Award of Excellence for Outstanding Collaborative Unit. “What makes the gala so impressive is the strong collaborative nature. All of the faculty, staff, and students in all of the art departments plus staff from event services and the College of Liberal Arts work together to put on these productions,” Buckwalter said. For more information, visit wright. edu/artsgala or contact Jennifer Buckwalter at jennifer.buckwalter@ wright.edu.
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Wright State has record breaking weekend in Oxford Blake Sutherland Sports Writer
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Four Wright State Raiders broke records over the weekend at the Miami Duals in Oxford, Ohio. Maria Hackman broke her own school record on the pole vault (3.65 m) while a trio of Raiders, Alexandra Brown, Aurora Turner,
and Hailey Brumfield teamed together and broke the Wright State record in the 3000 meter run. Overall the Raiders placed first in three events. Jessica Doepker took first place in the 800 meter run, Katie Abrahamowicz placed in first in the triple jump, while Heckman’s university record setting performance, won her first in
the pole vault. In the team results Wright State beat Morehead State and Kent State in points 94-61 and 8750 respectively, but lost to Oakland and 90-76 and host Miami 118-61. The Raiders next meet will be in the AllOhio Championships in Cincinnati on Friday, April 14.
Alstork declares for NBA Draft Blake Sutherland Sports Writer
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Possibly forgoing his senior season, Wright State guard Mark Alstork will enter his name into the pool of players eligible for this summers 2017 NBA Draft. The six-foot-five junior from Dayton, Ohio has not hired an agent, which still allows him the opportunity to withdraw from draft and come back for his senior season. Alstork, will be eligible to participate in team workouts this summer, which will be scheduled by NBA teams and also in the NBA Draft
Combine, on May 9-12, if he is invited to particpate. Following these, the Thurgood Marshall graduate, would still be able to withdraw his name by the official June 12 date. This past season, Alstork eclipsed the 1,000 point mark for his career in only two seasons as a Wright State Raider, following his transfer from Ball State University. Alstork led the Raiders in scoring, averaging 19 points a game and finished the season named 1st Team All-Horizon League. If Alstork is drafted, he would be the second Raider drafted in
Wright State history. Vitaly Potapenko was the the first and only Wright State player drafted, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers at pick number 12 in the 1996 draft. Wright State’s alltime leading scorer, Bill Edwards, is the only other Raider to see time on an NBA court, playing three games with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1994. Former Raider and high school teammate of Alstork, Joe Thomasson signed a contract with the NBA D-League Erie Bayhawks this past week. The 2017 NBA Draft will be held on June 22, at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
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The Raiders sweep the Grizzlies Mark Browning Contributing Writer
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The Wright State Raiders went up against the Oakland Golden Grizzles and swept them in an 8-3 win on March 31, 13-9 on April 1 in extra innings and 7-0 on April 2. The winning pitcher for the Raiders on March 31 was Danny Sexton as only four of his 86 pitches were hit. Matt Morrow managed to have three hits as well as score two runs. Adrian Marquez also scored once while
also having four RBIs. On April 1, the Raiders gave up a 7-0 lead in the bottom of the fifth inning and ended up going scoreless until the tenth inning. The winning pitcher was Jeremy Randolph, although he gave up four runs from the eighth to tenth inning before eventually sealing a win for the Raiders. Scoring the most runs for Wright State was Zach Weatherford at three while being up to bat a total of four times. Sunday, April 2, the Raiders completed a
shutout to finish the sweep. Zane Collins pitched eight innings and gave up zero runs on four hits. Centerfielder Zach Weatherford drove in three runs and scored twice. The Raiders have a busy week this week as they travel to Youngstown State for a series this weekend. The games will be Friday, April 7 at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 8 at 3 p.m. and Sunday, April 9 at 1 p.m. The men will also take on Xavier at home Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m.
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Steven Davis competes in NCAA Dunk Championship Cameron Summers Sports Editor
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Wright State senior Steven Davis represented the Raiders in the college dunk contest championships at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ari. Davis was one of eight competitors in the dunk competition and finished in the top four. In his first dunk, Davis was able to get an
alley-oop reverse from behind the backboard and received a perfect 40 from the judges. With the fan voting, Davis finished in third place in the first round of the contest and qualified for the semi-final round. In the first dunk attempt of the second round, Davis was unable to go as he injured himself while trying to dunk. With Davis injured, AJ Merriweather and Rodney Pryor moved
onto the final round where Pryor took home the championship title. The evening also included a men’s and women’s three point contest. Peter Jok of Iowa and Kindred Wesemann of Kansas State took home the three point titles. Davis is looking to continue his basketball career and to get onto a professional team either in the USA or overseas.
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Wright State softball is beginning to get their groove back as the Raiders improve to 9-16 (HL; 4-2) on the season after a series sweep of conference opponent Green Bay over the weekend. The Raiders went into Wisconsin on April Fool’s Day looking to regroup after being routed by 25 ranked Ohio State, 14-1, in Wright State’s previous game. Similar to the Ohio State matchup Wright State struggled to get runs, but strong pitching by Ally Russell (3-4) would help the Raiders
snatch a win. Russell, allowed seven hits but only one run in the fifth inning to help Wright State seal a 2-0 win against the Phoenix. Wright State would fare better offensively in the next two games, beating out Green Bay 8-3 and 5-3 in extra innings. In the second matchup five Raiders found themselves with two or more hits, While Macey Gunther, Vivi Marquez and Katie Pfeffer each recorded 2 RBI’s. In the season sweep, two Raiders recorded their first home runs of the season in a game that needed an eighth inning to complete.
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Alexis Mayle blasted the ball into left field in the sixth inning to give the Raiders a one run lead while Becka Peterson hit her first ever collegiate home run in the extra inning to seal the victory, and the sweep, for Wright State. With the sweep Wright State moves to fourth in the conference having matching conference records with Valparaiso and Youngstown State while trailing Horizon League leader UIC. Wright State’s next game will come against Marshall in West Virginia in a double-header on Wednesday April 5.
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Across:
2 • A marked part of a road where pedestrians have right of way to travel 4 • A humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education 7 • Able to be used on different types of computers or with different software packages 9 • A pair of fine wires or lines crossing at right angles at the focus of an optical instrument 12 • Running or leading across a town 13 • Kids in elementary sit this way 14 • Confrontational situation in which opposing factions, forces, views, or opinions converge 15 • Hybridize (a breed, species, or variety) with another 16 • A place for a quacking creature to safely move 18 • Diagonally; transversely 19 • Horizontal bow 20 • Off-road motorcycle racing
Down:
1 • Jesus died on the _______ 2 • Winds blowing at right angles to a given direction 3 • A place at which a crossing is made 5 • Branded fitness regimen 6 • Roads that intersects other roads 7 • Mention something from another text 8 • From one side to the other 10 • A place where two roads, two railroad lines, or a road and a railroad line meet 11 • Small rubber ball and a long-handled stick sport 14 • This puzzle 17 • A joist in a structure
HOROSCOPES Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)
Virgo (Aug. 22- Sep. 23)
Feel the anger burn inside you. Wait, that’s actually just heartburn. Lay of the buffalo wings friend. And the more mild your food is, the better. Your lucky mythical creature is: flying buffalo.
Yes, it’s true, a real African prince is in trouble and is willing to send you millions of dollars for your help. Quick, check your spam and reply: this is not a trick. Make sure you slide The Guardian a couple of “big ones” on your payday. Your lucky taco is: tongue.
Taurus (Apr. 21-May 21) You really need to make sure that you prepare for finals. Like, start preparing now, because you are going to need the three weeks of studying just to pass. Or, take the easy way out and soak your feet in oatmeal. The stars will appreciate it.
Libra (Sep. 24-Oct. 23) The world is sick of your crap, Libra. Get it together. Who else is going to feed the hungry lions at the zoo? Those lions need you. These kids NEED YOU to jump into the lion pen and flail around helplessly until you are eaten.
Gemini (May 22-June 21) Listen to your gut. There is an incomprehensible feeling of doom hanging over your head, and you can’t figure out what it is. You don’t know where it comes from, but it’s there, and it won’t leave. You are afraid. Maybe you should stop procrastinating on your final project.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Your digestion is in good shape, and that’s very lucky for you. You will only find your true love if you consume three bottles of the hottest hot sauce you can find in Meijer. Lucky conversation topic is: the dairy aisle.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) This horoscope has been removed due to budget cuts.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Don’t you feel the call of the wild? DO YOU HEAR THE WOLVES CRY? Join them. Jump out of the window and into the woods. Learn to eat bugs and survive only off of the land. You won’t be happy until you do.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 21)
Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 20)
Don’t go to sleep tonight, Leo. Something hides in your room and it’s time for some investigation. Hold a steak out, invite a friend, buy gummi bears and coffee and let the good times roll. You may not find the answers you seek, but you will have fun and live to see another day. Lucky conversation topic: new apartment listings.
You are so great, Capricorn. Nothing bad could ever happen to you. Seriously. No, the stars aren’t being sarcastic. We are being 100 percent honest and genuine with you. There’s no reason to be worried this week. We promise.
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Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb.19) Don’t drink too much at that party this weekend, because it is only going to end badly for you. You are going to start ripping out harmonies to songs no one wants to hear, like Rebecca Black’s “Friday.” STOP IT, NO ONE WANTS IT TO COME BACK.
Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar.20) Jump on a carousel and enjoy your time at this oddly placed fairground you found on your way home from work. You need some you time. Grab some cotton candy from overly-tattooed carnies that make you feel uncomfortable. You deserve it.
Check back next week to read more horoscopes!
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