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Education First Collation protest board meeting Sarah Cavender News Writer Cavender.8@wright.edu On April 7, around 200 students and faculty joined together and marched across campus. Holding signs demanding transparency and the release of the audit, the group protested how the university administration had handled the growing debt. Education First was formed less than a month ago when a few students began talking to faculty about how angry they were. Protesters arrived in Millet Hall from all different colleges with a common goal. Ryan Oates stated, “I saw a serious problem with administrative bloat. One of the ways to deal with the budget was to cut teachers. That’s something I’m kind of passionate about. I wanted to make sure they took our education into consideration when making these cuts.” Brittany Andrews stated, “I’m here to support the local student body and to fight back and get what we deserve. I feel like my favorite professors are being fired or quitting, and that kind of sucks because they’re good people. I want to see really good professors that care and teach.” Tyler Willis said, “I’m here for education. The financial issues on campus result in teachers, courses and classes being cut. That affects a lot of the students, it creates a longer graduation time now because they can’t take the classes they need to graduate.” Joshua Keeton said, “I’m here for the future of the school. There’s faculty here that I have come to love and respect that are directly being affected; my programs, and the resources that I use are all directly being affected its something that I feel very strongly about.” Willis gave a speech before the demonstration, “Our teachers are worried about their jobs. And the school is in a budget crisis. And you know the people who have burnt the blunt of this financial crisis are the ones who have nothing to do with it at all. The teachers. And that affects all of us to the students, faculty and alumni.” As the students walked into the Board of Trustees meeting they were greeted by one of the board members. The audit was approved to be released later that day.
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Wright State University basketball player Ryan Custer was critically injured following an accident at a house party near the campus of Miami University in Oxford, Saturday afternoon. According to a Facebook page set up by Custer’s family, the athlete fractured his C5 vertebrae jumping into a makeshift pool. When he was admitted into the University of Cincinnati’s hospital he underwent a surgery to widen his spinal cord column and fuse vertebrae together to repair the damage. “Our hope is as the spinal cord swelling decreases, he will get more feeling in his extremities,” the Custer family posted. “As of Sunday night, he has feelings to the touch from his shoulders down his arms to his fingers. He can also bend his arms at the elbows and shrug his shoulders.
As of right now however, he has no feeling from his waist down. The doctors hope in time he will continue to get his feeling back, but there is a long road ahead of him.” Oxford Fire Chief, John Detherage, noted the makeshift pool, was created by using straw bales and blue tarp, contained six to 10 inches of water and had a slide contraption. Wright State’s men’s basketball coach, Scott Nagy, spent most of Sunday with Custer and his family in the hospital. “I’d rather not paint that
picture,” Nagy said. “You can talk to (Custer’s family) about their reactions and as you can imagine it’s just not an easy thing for anybody to deal with.” While the men’s basketball team was supposed to hold a meeting on Monday together, many of the players wanted to see Custer. Despite the severity of Custer’s situation and the hard hit an incident like this could bring to the Wright State basketball team, athletic department and community, Nagy wants to look at the situation
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Open forum held by interim president Kristin Baughman Baughman.25@wright.edu News Editor An open forum was held by interim president Curtis McCray on April 5 to give faculty and staff an opportunity to share their thoughts on the current state of the university. “All the energy in this room, I think we could solve any problem in the world,” McCray began at the forum. “It would seem to me that somehow the institution in recent years has been spending more than it takes in. That somehow expenses are running way ahead of revenues, and you can’t do that in any institution.” Addressing the current formation of the budget, McCray informed the public he has never presented an unbalanced budget to a board. “I knew the magnitude of the financial problem, but what I did not know was how deeply the issues of the budget would go through out the institution,” McCray said. “The degree to which almost every element of the institution
would be touched.” McCray shared the struggles of trying to put together budget in a few months, with then end of the fiscal year on July 1. “We have developed a loss by overspending of over $30 million dollars, and that’s with no reserves left. As I suggested, they may be below zero,” McCray said. “These are hard times for you, and I realize that. If I could convey to you in any way what’s in my heart, I’m sorry. I recognize the contribution that you and your colleagues make to the institution on a regular basis. I want to be responsive to that, and be sure that I’ve done everything I can for you. In so many ways, you are the heart and soul of the institution, I know that.” Questions posed to McCray dealt with the fear of the impending cuts, how administrative positions will be handled, as well as who will be held accountable for putting the university in this current position. McCray shared part of his contact with the Board of Trustees.
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“There was one thing in this letter of agreement the board send me, and that was that I would do nothing that would diminish the prospect and the current condition of division one athletics. I think that was foolish.” One unclassified staff member gave a statement rather than a question. “The elephant in the room, that you have alluded to but not actually said, is that we’re the ones on the block. Unclassified and classified staff are the ones really on the block. Faculty are unionized, other entities on campus are unionized,” the staff member said. “Unclassified staff are completely unprotected. Everyone in this room, whether they’re saying it or not, is concerned that we’re losing our jobs in three weeks.” Another staff forum will be held on April 13 at noon in 120 in the Medical Sciences building.
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An acne-fighting vaccine could soon become a reality Leah Kelley Editor-in-Chief Kelley.90@wright.edu Vaccines are hot in the news right now, and regardless of where you stand on the topic, we all hate acne. If you’re like us, you know how pesky and annoying it can be. So when we heard there was a possibility for an acne vaccine, our interest was piqued. Lead researcher on the project, Eric C. Huang, recently stated, “Acne is caused, in part, by P. acnes bacteria that are with you your whole life — and we couldn’t create a vaccine for the bacteria because in some ways, P. acnes are good for you. But we found an antibody to a toxic protein that P. acnes bacteria secrete on skin — the protein is associated with the inflammation that leads to acne.” What does that mean? It means the research team has created a vaccine that would fight the protein, not the bacteria, which in turn would eliminate any acne-inducing effects. The study has shown great success with human skin biopsies, and will soon move on to human trials.
How to cope when all your friends are moving away Leah Kelley Editor-in-Chief Kelley.90@wright.edu It happens to everyone at some point. Your friends graduate (perhaps at a different time than you), they accept jobs out of state or in another city, go to grad school halfway across the country, or volunteer overseas. Regardless of what they do, that often leaves you alone with next to none of your support group or relationships remaining. Which can be really, really hard. It’s easy to feel lonely in situations like this, and to be honest, it’s okay to feel lonely. That’s natural. The key is to not wallow forever and to get your life back. That’s where we come in! Here are five great ways to break out of your funk and get your life back: 1. Consider moving. Okay, if this one doesn’t interest you, just keep reading. For the rest of you, perhaps those that’re looking for adventure, listen up! Finding a job out of town is sometimes 100 times easier than finding one near home. Your search just went from a 20 mile radius to the entire country. Opportunities are endless! Sometimes all you need is a little push to start your life over again, and moving out of town will do just that. 2. Join a class. Branch out in your community and meet people who live nearby you! Whether that’s a pottery, glass blowing, cake decorating, or fitness class—find an activity that interests you and get involved! 3. Reconnect with your family. Our families are often overlooked for more exciting prospects, like getting drinks with friends or any other activity that doesn’t involve staying home. But contrary to popular belief, there’s nothing lame at all about staying home with your parents and actually hanging out with them. Throw on HGTV and some comfy pants, and chill with your mom for the evening. I promise you won’t regret it. 4. Form a new hobby. Have you been looking for time to start that garden? Perhaps you’ve been wanting to learn hand-lettering or watercolors for ages, but never had the time Now you can. Throw yourself into a new activity, turn on some good music and enjoy yourself. This period of your life doesn’t last forever, so make the most of it by bettering yourself. 5. Join a meet-up group. Almost any mid-size city is guaranteed to have meet-ups for young professionals. This is a great way to network and make new friends and potential business associates (but mostly friends, don’t worry!) Lastly, remember that this is just a stage of your life. Don’t despair! Try any of these tips and see how it works for you.
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Food Review: Xuan Vietnamese Cuisine Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu There aren’t many Vietnamese restaurants in the area, but Xuan Vietnamese Cuisine at 4770 Airway Rd. in Dayton is a good place to experience a cuisine that you may not be familiar with. Xuan Vietnamese Cuisine is small, with just a few tables and chairs in a storefront, but there’s more here than you would expect. You can purchase Pho, a popular Vietnamese soup that features different kinds of noodles, vegetables and meats. Internet reviewers sell the Pho found at Xuan’s as the best in the area, but I decided to try something different. I started the meal with Teriyaki grilled pork on a stick and potstickers. The pork
was flavorful and was a pleasing start to a meal. It was salty and fatty, but complex, though close to being too much to handle. One order provides two sticks of pork, which is a good portion for a starter; just enough to enjoy before it became unappetizing. Though they are on a stick, I would suggest eating them with a fork, as the stick is flimsy and difficult to pick up. The filling of the potstickers was similar in flavor, and was wrapped in a crispy fried dough that maintained a good texture. I chose the Pad Thai as my entree and was impressed at how it stood apart from my previous experiences with pad thai. Xuan’s version was a lighter, fresher pad thai than I had had before. The noodles were
light on sauce, but when you order it, you will find a lime on your plate. This pad thai screams for lime. It adds a freshness that will keep you coming back for more. I devoured my plate of noodles in very little time. The chicken was cooked well, though a little dry, and the shrimp was plump and tender. The eggs and peanuts from the pad thai I normally get usually just tiny crumbles hidden inside piles of noodles or in the cracks of chicken breast. Xuan’s pad thai had whole peanuts and chunks of egg that made the texture diverse. The star of this meal was the pad thai. The appetizers were good, but they played second fiddle. The next time you are interested in pad thai and looking for a new place, stop by Xuan’s Vietnamese Cuisine.
Amigos Latinos fundraise for scholarships dedicated to Latino students with Gala Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu College is expensive, and any help for prospective students, like scholarships, go a long way in paying for tuition. The Office of Latino Affairs wants to make that easier for Latino students interested in attending Wright State through hosting the Fourth Annual Amigos Latinos Gala. The Gala will take
Here’s why deep breathing is the best technique to combat panic attacks Leah Kelley Editor-in-Chief Kelley.90@wright.edu
Those of us with anxiety know all the natural remedies to squelch a panic attack. “Try grounding!” “Try exercising!” “Try lavender essential oils!” And while these are great suggestions and definitely have their place, they can’t immediately affect the state of your anxiety. (For example, no amount of lavender essential oils is going to stop a panic attack.) What actually works? Deep breathing techniques. “Blah, blah, blah, deep breathing, blah, blah, blah!” That might be what you just read when I suggested belly
breathing, but I’m serious, folks. It works. It just takes a little concentration, so listen up. To start, when you feel like panic and anxiety are getting the best of you, take a moment to separate yourself from your surroundings. If you’re in a bar, hit up the bathroom. If you’re at work, pop out of your cubicle. If you’re in a car, pull over to the side of the road. What you want to do next is important. Put your hand on your abdomen and begin breathing deeply. You should breathe in through your mouth and out through your nose. Each breath should be so deep that you see your hand moving on your stomach as you breathe in and out. Take ten long, deep breaths—about three to
five seconds each. If you still feel a little panic, take ten more breaths. In fact, take as many breaths as you need until you calm down. Here’s the best part: you will calm down. In the throes of a panic attack, it’s easy to feel like your anxiety is never going to go away, and that it’ll last forever. That simply isn’t true. Take those deep breaths and watch it melt away, even if you have to sit on the side of the road for 15 minutes. Doctors swear by it, and it’s easy to see why. So why does deep breathing work so well to relieve anxiety? Belly breathing forces your body into a state of rest. This relaxation response forces your heart beats to slow, your muscles to relax and
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place on Friday, April 14, from 6 to 11 p.m. and is open to the public. The proceeds donated to the Gala go toward Latino student scholarships at WSU. Registration was required for the event and ended on Friday, April 7. Individual tickets cost $75. Sponsorship levels were also available, beginning at $250 and stretching up to $2,000 and more. The gala consists of dinner, an awards presentation, silent auc-
tion, a cash bar, a live salsa band and more. According to the WSU Newsroom, WHIO news anchor Cheryl McHenry will also be in attendance and speak about the growing Latino population. For more information, visit wright.edu/ latino-affairs.
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your blood pressure to decrease. When you experience an anxiety attack, your body is in a state of “fight or flight.” Belly breathing tricks your body into calming down. “The relaxation response is controlled by another set of nerves — the main nerve being the Vagus nerve. Think of a car throttling down the highway at 120 miles an hour. That’s the stress response, and the Vagus nerve is the brake,” Esther Sternberg, a researcher at the National Institute of Mental Health, told NPR. “When you are stressed, you have your foot on the gas, pedal to the floor. When you take slow, deep breaths, that is what is engaging the brake.” Convinced yet?
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Interim president of Wright State Curtis McCray recently released a list of areas within the university that are expected to see reductions in budgets. The areas listed are non-personnel expenditures, such as travel, catering, minor construction projects and office products. To see the full list from McCray, continue reading below: “The measures we must take will be difficult and will require great effort, patience,and cooperation from our faculty, staff, and administration,” McCray wrote in an e-mail to the campus. “Facing change is never easy, especially in times of hardship. Together, we will adapt and come out stronger on the other side. With careful stewardship, many provisions will be temporary and eventually restored as they align with a strategic and sustainable budget approach… Outlined below is a list of expenditure categories where we expect to see significant reductions. Specific criteria and considerations are also noted.” 1. All overnight travel must stop immediately, unless funded by a third party, required by university policy, or subject to a collective bargaining agreement. If registrations or res-
ervations have already occurred, they should be canceled and all efforts made to recoup any funds already expended. Local travel must be kept to an absolute minimum. 2. No minor construction projects will be performed unless they have a life/safety component. Facilities Management and Services will give the final determination. 3. Catering that is not funded by external parties is to end immediately. 4. Reimbursements for local business meals will be discontinued. It is recognized that a few sanctioned activities, such as candidate interviews or recruiting activities, may be necessary. These should be kept to an absolute minimum. 5. No personal memberships or dues will be paid or reimbursed. 6. Supply purchases should be significantly reduced. Only those supplies absolutely nec-
essary should be purchased. 7. Do not replace items such as desktop and laptop computers or tablets until and unless nonfunctional. If in doubt, contact CaTS for an assessment of the device. 8. No consulting agreements should be executed without a direct demonstrable revenue impact. 9. No purchases or replacements of furniture should be made. 10. All university contracts must be used when acquiring goods or services, where such contracts exist. Most are in the WrightBuy punchouts. For those that are not, Procurement will change the vendor if necessary. Please contact Lindsay Ramge at 7752412 if you have questions. 11. All cellphone allowances will be discontinued.
The 12th annual Global Health Initiative Symposium and Dinner will be held on Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. The dinner will be held in the Berry Room of the Nutter Center. General admission costs $30 and BSOM student tickets cost $15. This year’s theme will be “The New American Patient,” which will feature speaker Kate Conway, who is an assistant professor and director of the medical education in the Boonshoft School of Medicine. The Global Health Initiative (GHI) presents distinguished speakers 4
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The Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, April 7 released the categories in which the university plans to make reductions. “It’s no secret that the current state of our financial situation is dismal. Reserves are precipitously low, expenses are exceeding revenues and enrollment retention figures are below expectations,” Doug Fecher said, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. “We’re faced with an extraordinarily difficult situation, but is mostly one of our own making. There are many reasons
each year to share their experiences on international health care. Conway has seen firsthand how the health of refugees can be affected by lack of jobs or language barriers. The annual event uses this dinner to raise money to assist medical students in their fourth year to travel to underdeveloped countries. There will also be a silent auction throughout the night. GHI was founded in 2000 by first-year medical students. Their mission is to enhance the education of Wright State medical students by facilitating exposure to medical issues around the world, along with medical issues of those in the U.S.
GHI co-presidents Rebecca Fujimura and Erica Seabold, have planned the majority of the event. Walid Malkia second-year medical student, will speak at the event about his experience working with Syrian refugees in Greece during the winter break. Seabold stated, “This is geared toward practicing physicians and medical students to understand how we meet the needs of refugee populations and international patients and how we advocate their health needs.”
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for our current situation, and no shortage of blame to go around.” “The situation we find ourselves in today did not occur overnight, and will not be resolved overnight. Indeed, the warning signs have existed for many years, hidden early on by our robust financial situation at that time. Still, the signs were there, and leadership was lacking by not paying more attention to the clouds on the horizon and making changes much earlier than we’re going to do today.” To fix the university’s current situation, WSU must make $30 million in reductions. There is the goal to bring the financial reserves to $5
million. It is estimated around $4 million will come from current vacant positions, which is around 30 to 50 positions. Reduction of 80 to 100 currently filled positions will save the university anywhere from six to eight million. Eight million is estimated to be reduced from the operating budget. The university is also hoping to recoup funds from the voluntary retirement incentive program. The final plan is expected to be announced by the end of April or early May.
US attacks Syrian airfield with 59 tomahawk missiles Kelsey Powell Staff Writer powell.210@wright.edu
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On Thurs., April 6 around 8:30 p.m., President Trump ordered a targeted military missile strike on an air base in Syria. This strike was in “response to the Syrian government’s chemical weapons attack this week that killed more than 80 civilians,” writes nytimes.com. 100 or more were injured. The civilians included innocent men, women and children. An official said this was intended to send a message to Mr. Assad (Bashar al-Assad) about the American intention to use military force if he continues to use chemical weapons.
There were 59 tomahawk cruise missiles sent to hit the Shayrat airfield in Syria, which is where the chemical attacks took place. There is a known relationship between Syria and Russia and no Russian planes were at the airfield at the time the missiles were launched. The Pentagon did inform Russian military officials of the missile to avoid hitting their planes and making more conflict. “It was Mr. Trump’s first order to the military for the use of force – other operations in Syria, Yemen and Iraq had been carried out under authorization delegated to his commanders – and appeared intended to send a message to North Korea, I ran and other potential adversaries that the new commander in chief was prepared to act, and sometime on
short notice,” writes nytime.com. The strike came as a shock for some, as earlier in the day the Trump administration said options were still being considered. With that being said, Trump moved quickly to send his message and unlike Obama, who rejected the use of strikes when the same chemical attacks happened in 2013, Trump ordered the military strike 72 hours after the awful chemical attacks. When Trump issued his statement to the people, he said, “It is in this vital national security interest of the United States to prevent and deter the spread and use of deadly chemical weapons.”
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International Festival approaches Kathryn Shinlever Editorial Intern Shinlever.3@wright.edu
On Saturday, April 15, 2017, Wright State will host the 33rd annual International Festival at the Nutter Center. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and the public are encouraged to come to this annual event. Hosted by the University Center for International Education (UCIE), the event will celebrate the beauty of Wright State’s international community. Guests will experience
cultural performances and dishes. La Colombiana Restaurante, Ajant Indian Restaurant, Yaffa Grill Mediterranean Food, Pearl Bay Thai & Asian Cuisine and the Wandering Griffin will serve various foods. Attendees can try beers from around the world as you listen to live music and enjoy the flag parade and award ceremony. Guests are encouraged to bring their kids, so they can encounter international cultures with the kid’s zone, too. This is the chance to witness Wright State’s largest international event
by experiencing and seeing the various cultures around the world through major foreign cities. Wright State students with a Wright1 Card can get in for free, otherwise the tickets are five dollars. To order your tickets, visit http:// c o m m u n i t y. w r i g h t statealumni.com/if17. If you have any questions about the event, please contact the UCIE at E190 in the Student Union or call (937) 775-5776.
Raider Academy returns Spotlight: Roberts juggles again in early June being a mom and student Angel Lane Features Writer Lane.91@wright.edu
Wright State’s second Raider Academy will take place from June 5 through June 16. Raider Academy is a two-week summer program designed for incoming freshman students to immerse themselves into the Wright State community. The activities included will help enrolled students prepare for life at WSU. Activities include scavenger hunts to learn their way around
campus, short academic classes with quizzes to prepare them for college classes, and various social events and community service to help them meet other freshman. This program is set up similar to a summer camp, but is free due to funding from a grant to the Student Success Initiative. Students receive random roommates and stay in residence halls on campus and all meals are covered. Prior to the program, students are recommended to take any academic placement tests that may be needed
before scheduling classes. As stated on the Raider Academy webpage, students will not receive credits for the short classes attended, but some of the benefits of attending Raider Academy include, “early orientation and scheduling of Fall classes, meeting with their Academic Advisors, the opportunity to retake their Math placement test, in addition to getting an academic head start and receiving mentoring to help students make a smooth transition into college.”
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Kathryn Shinlever Editorial Intern Shinlever.3@wright.edu Meet Sarah Roberts. Roberts is part of a population of students that stands out in a university full of millennials. At 38 years-old with three sons – one being close to college age himself – Roberts is considered a non-traditional student. For most college students, college life can be difficult; but for Roberts, balancing mom-life and a professional life on top of college can be even tougher. She has found that she can balance it all with a lot of planning, scheduling and support from friends and family. “What I really enjoy about Wright State is that I can schedule my classes when my kids are in school and it really helps,” Roberts said. While she already has a degree in nursing, Roberts decided to go back to school full time. In the beginning, she tried to keep her full time job, but the workload was too much to balance
with her other responsibilities. Now, she is pursuing an English degree with a concentration in Professional Writing while being a full-time mom and wife. To keep up with her family’s schedule, Roberts sits down every single night to write a to-do list for the next day. “Even something as little as picking up a head of lettuce gets added,” she said. Her husband is a firefighter, in the military and owns his own business. Roberts said she wouldn’t change anything about her life right now. “We just closed on a house, so we have to deal with getting the old house ready while painting and moving to the new one,” Roberts said. “It’s tough, but in the end, the bigger house will work out.” After asking how the professors treat her, Roberts admits that they treat her the same as the younger students. Sometimes, they’re even harder on her because of her professional experience,
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but when it comes to her kids, they’re lenient about emergencies. “I try not to miss if I’m sick,” Roberts explained. “I try to keep those absences for when my kids are sick – they come first.” With a busy lifestyle, Roberts remains optimistic about her education and home life. It’s clear she loves being a mom and enjoys pursuing this new degree. “If you’re doing something you don’t love doing, you can go back to school,” Roberts motioned to herself, “and I’m proof of that.” Roberts confessed that sometimes school work gets hard and she feels like giving up, but the support group she has gathered helps her to keep pushing on. Through doing homework with her kids at night to the community she’s built with the millennials at Wright State, Sarah Roberts knows she has people to fall back on who care about and support her.
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ArtsGala celebrates 18 years of success
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On April 8, at 6 p.m., the ArtsGala celebrated its 18th year. Hundreds of people filled the newly renovated Wright State Creative Arts Center on Saturday to celebrate a night filled with talent, incredible food and good times. With ticket prices over $200, the event put on a collaborative effort from all of the WSU arts departments, packed ev6
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ery second with as much entertainment as possible. All money made at the ArtsGala goes directly into scholarship funds for fine and performing arts students. Since the beginning of the gala, over $2.2 million has been raised for scholarship funding. “Everyone benefits from this unique event. Sponsors and patrons join many community friends to enjoy a spectacular evening featuring the best Wright State has to offer in art, mu-
sic, theatre, dance and motion pictures and the students benefit from the scholarships raised,” says the ArtsGala website. This year, the ArtsGala held performances of every kind—opera, orchestra, dancing, the Collegiate Chorale, symphony, films and performances from Dolly Parton’s Broadway musical 9 to 5 and some of Broadways greatest hits. While those in attendance rushed from show to show, each around the world themed room
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contained cuisine from different cultures and countries including Mexican, European, Italian, French and more. Live artists, including sculpting and drawing were placed in random locations so that every inch of the gala was filled with entertainment. Two stories of photography and artwork lined the walls of many rooms as spectators walked around a silent auction. Auctioned items included tickets to many different local shows and @wsuguardian
events from Schuster Center shows to local sporting events. Wines, gym and spa packages, artwork, and much more were also auctioned. A tent located outside of the CAC provided bourbon and cigars. These events combined brings out hundreds of art lovers from all over Ohio and even out of state to support and help fund Wright State’s art departments. It means the world to many of the students in these programs.
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“I am a member of the theatre and motion pictures and dance program, so I am here to volunteer and support my peers that are in these shows and meet some of the patrons that so generously fund our program. It’s always nice to meet the people that donate so much and its definitely a way to show off what we do and get people to realize what they’re putting money into,” says acting student Meghan Carolyn Rupper.
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Raiders baseball stay at top of Horizon League Cameron Summers Sports Editor
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Wright State had a road trip to Youngstown State University on Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9 to continue their Horizon League schedule. The Raiders were able to take the first two games of the series, but in the third game they suffered their first conference game loss of the season. On Saturday, April
8, the Raiders won 11-8 in an extra inning game that lasted 10 innings. In the game, Matt Morrow and Adrian Marquez each had three runs batted in and Marquez homered. Danny Sexton looked human for the first time this season as he gave up four earned runs in the game and only pitched four innings. The Raiders committed three defensive errors, but were still able to come out on top. In the first game of Sunday’s double-header,
the Raiders posted an impressive 16-4 victory over Youngstown State. In the game, Adrian Marquez had two doubles while driving in two runs, and Kevin Whatley drove in three runs. Ryan Weiss was the winning pitcher for Wright State as he pitched six innings, giving up three earned runs. The second game on Sunday did not have the same outcome as the first. The Raiders fell to the Penguins 2-5 in their first Horizon League lost
of the season. Zane Collins received the loss as he gave up five earned runs in six innings on the mound. Matt Morrow and Kevin Whatley drove in the only runs for the Raiders, as they each had one RBI. The Raiders continue their season in first place in the Horizon League at home with a three-game series against Tennessee-Martin on April 13 (6:30 p.m.), 14 (2 p.m.) and 15 (1 p.m.).
Custer was injured in a makeshift pool, pictured above. Photo from Oxfrod Police Dept.
Ryan Custer...continued from Page 1 as a hopeful one. “There’s a lot of hope too,” Nagy said. “We don’t want to just paint a picture like everything is awful, but I think there’s a lot of hope, and like I said, Ryan is a very tough young man and you know that’s just the way I prefer to look at it.”
Custer just finished his freshman campaign with Wright State’s basketball team in March averaging over two points and a rebound in just under 10 minutes a contest. Custer is also a 2016 graduate of Elder High School in Cincinnati.
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Golf finishes second in Wright State Invitational Cameron Summers Sports Editor
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The Wright State Invitational happened over April 3 and 4 at the Miami Valley Golf Club. This is the only home golf event for the season for the Raiders golf team. In this match, the
golf team placed second out of six teams and had two players finish in the top 10 for the tournament. Ryan Wenzler and Blake Hale both finished tied for fifth place shooting +2 in the tournament. Wenzler finished the tournament with a strong final round of 69
after a struggling 75 in the second round. Hale continually got better as the rounds went along. After shooting a 73 in the first round, he improved with a 72 in the second round before shooting his best round of the tournament in the third round with a 70. The Raider golf team
finishes up the season at the Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational in Muncie, Ind. before the Horizon League Championships. The Championships are held in Howey-in-theHills, FL on April 23,24 and 25.
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Tennis goes two for three over the weekend
Victory for the Raiders
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Mark Browning Contributing Writer
The women have a busy week ahead of them as they travel to Morehead State for a doubleheader on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at two and four pm. They then come back home this weekend to face off against Oakland in a three game series, Friday, April 14 at 4 p.m., and Saturday, April 15 at 1 and 3 p.m. Finally they have another double header against Youngstown State Tuesday, April 19 at 3 and 5 pm.
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This past week the women’s softball team played against both Marshall and Cleveland State. The Raiders lost to Marshall 1-9 but won every game in the series versus Cleveland state, winning 8-0, 10-2, and 2-1. The losing pitcher for the Raiders against Marshall was Katie Neary as she pitched 4.1 innings and allowed Marshall to
score seven runs. Marcy Cook was able to score one run for the Raiders while only having two at-bats. Ashley Sharp pitched 62 pitches against Cleveland State in the first game of the series, allowing no hits to occur. Libby Pfeffer was able to score two runs and two hits in only four at-bats while Kelly Dilow scored a run and a hit at two atbats. In the second game of the series, Ashley Sharp was again the winning
pitcher as she pitched five innings and only allotted two runs. Both Pfeffer and Honnah Susor were able to score three runs each accounting for six of the ten runs scored. The last game went into extra innings (9) but Ashley Sharp, again, managed to be the winning pitcher by allowing only four hits in 71 pitches. Ally Russell also pitched four innings and out of 46 pitches, didn’t allow Cleveland State to hit a single one.
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Blake Sutherland Sports Writer
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Men’s 6-16 (HL; 1-4) and women’s tennis 1311 (HL; 3-3) at Wright State won two out of three matches over the weekend at Miamisburg High School. The men’s squad won against UIC and Wittenberg, but lost to Valparaiso. For the Raider squad it’s the win against Wittenberg marked their third in four matches. With conference win against UIC, the Raiders move out of last place in the Horizon League standings into seventh. The women’s squad
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dropped their first matchup of the weekend to conference opponent UIC, but won their next two games with 7-0 decisions against Valparaiso and Wittenberg. Wright State’s women’s tennis team is positioned in fourth place in the Horizon League behind the UIC Flames, as well as Youngstown State and Cleveland State. The men’s and women’s team will both be in action this weekend as they inch closer and closer to the Horizon League tournament. The teams will travel to Detroit, MI to face Detroit Mercy at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. respectively.
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8 Entertainment Crossword Puzzle
Across: 4 A draw 9 Nemo shark 10 ________ Rebellions; between 1688 and 1746 in Great Britain 12 1982 Oscar Best Picture winner 14 Hermione’s middle name 15 Silver State 19 Utah national park 20 Raj Soin coffee shop 21 Dismay at the high price of an item 22 Higher range of male singing voices 23 Adult Swim comedy duo 24 Shell-less mollusc on land 25 ‘Pirate’s’ famous ship 26 CT city 28 Public speaking fear 31 Wilbur’s brother 32 Syrup and pancakes brand 34 Graphics Interchange Format 35 New Hulu original 36 Joke; deception 38 Engage in close fight 39 City exists in Oregon and Maine
Down: 1 Man of Steel
2 Dark, fine, volcanic rock 3 Donut topping 5 Egyptian pharaoh 6 Slang word associated with jazz musicians 7 Farewell to Arms author 8 Dangerous Method actor 11 Andes location 13 Splendor 16 Sharp, decisive notes 17 Beautiful 18 Tufts of black hair on ears; cat family 19 Peter Rabbit author 26 Stone formation in England 27 Cinci music festival 29 French luxury fashion 30 Female/feline scuffle 33 Ke$ha fan base 37 Pus-filled bump
HOROSCOPES Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)
Virgo (Aug. 22- Sep. 23)
This week may be frustrating for you, Aries. But never fear, it’s nothing some soothing essential oils can’t fix. The stars recommend lavender or eucalyptus. And maybe a few candles. Your lucky color: chartreuse.
Your love affair with goat cheese is getting kind of weird, Virgo. Time to spread your horizons on your cheese intake. It’s gouda be great. Your lucky color: magenta.
Taurus (Apr. 21-May 21) Game of Thrones may not be the best place to get relationship advice, Taurus. Unless you’re plotting to have your significant other killed, then by all means, keep watching. Your lucky color: periwinkle.
Gemini (May 22-June 21) It’s time to spice up your life, Gemini! Like drinking a chai latte, that should do the trick. At least one a day is mandatory for this to be effective. Your lucky color: indigo.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Spring is officially here, Cancer. Which means ice cream is definitely in order. Just make sure to stay away from anything mango flavored. Thank us later. Your lucky color: yellow.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 21) You should do some people watching this week, Leo. You’ll never know what you’ll discover, like a new love interest, or find the krabby patty secret formula. Your lucky color: orange.
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Libra (Sep. 24-Oct. 23) Listening to smooth jazz every morning is key to having a good day, Libra. This could lead to a good month, and even a good year. Take the jazz seriously. Your lucky color: gold.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Your mission in life is to find the best banana split in the United States. It’s a big task but you’re up for it. It’s going to be lengendairy. Your lucky color: turquoise.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Bad luck is in your future, Sagittarius. Seems as if karma is not very pleased to you. Do five good deeds by the end of the week to remedy this. Your lucky color: grey.
Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 20) Blueberry ice cream is the key to happiness this week, Capricorn. Or just blueberries in general. Eating blueberries until your skin is slightly purple is totally normal. Your lucky color: green.
Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb.19) The lion will fight the dragon on a field of poppies. It is up to you to decode this and figure out what this means. Work quickly, the world is counting on you. Your lucky color: red.
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Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar.20) Looks like you’re down on your luck, Pisces. Never fear, copious amounts of chocolate cake and coffee will get you through this tough time. Cats are also super helpful. Your lucky color: lavender.
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