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Rock sparks controversy
Rock repainted to read “Black Lives Matter” in wake of conflict Leah Kelley Editor-in-Chief Kelley.90@wright.edu The spray painted rock outside Millett and Allyn Hall is causing controversy within the student body, as well as the Black Lives Matter movement. The rock, meant for any and all students to express themselves and promote events and organizations, was the center of conflict earlier this week. The rock was painted to read “Black Lives Matter,” but was then crossed out by an unknown person. The new message wrote, “White and Blue Lives Matter” over the original message.
On Monday, Sept. 26, keeping with tradition, will expression on our campus.” Hopkins went on to students gathered in the continue to serve as a very Student Union Atrium to public outlet for freedom of write, “Wright State Unimarch through campus to the rock. There, the students re-painted the rock with “Black Lives Matter.” “I was surprised that less than two hours later after we painted the rock the first time, someone had already vandalized it,” Evan Sumlin, a student at WSU and Black Student Union member, said. “It’s overwhelming. We had to take a stand.” David Hopkins wrote an open letter to the campus, stating, “To those who have participated in painting The Rock, we acknowledge your freedom of expression. To that end, The Rock, in Photo Credit: Josh Cunningham
versity does, and always will, firmly reject discrimination of all kinds.”
Popstar campaigns for Clinton at WSU Students protest admin’s financial choices Kasi Ferguson Features Writer Ferguson.137@wright.edu
Many know NSYNC as the iconic early 2000s boy band with hits like “Bye, Bye, Bye.” Band member Lance Bass has been broadening his identity, however, to include activism as he tours across college campuses to inspire students to vote. He also proclaimed his support for candidate Hillary Clinton in the ongoing presidential race. “I just want students to know that I’m here for them, and that’s it’s so important for them to vote because their voices are
heard, even if they don’t think so,” Bass said. He also stated that his purpose in coming to Ohio, as he will stop through more than one Ohio college in his tour, was due to the state being known as a swing state. “I do support Clinton in the election,” he said, “but I really just think it’s most important to vote and get involved.” This is only one of many candidate campaigns to come to the quad, but it definitely brought attention to the cause, as well as raised excitement for the possibility of more celebrities paying visits.
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Students protested Wright State administration with signs and chanting on Thursday, Sept. 22. In light of recent university budget issues, students took to the Wright State quad to protest potential mismanagement of funds. “We are out here today protesting the administration’s lack of accountability over the budget crises that they have essential created,” student and protester BreAnna Kusko said. “We demand President Hopkins donate his yearly salary back
to the university, and also demand that administration take accountability for their role in this budget crisis.” “We are standing on the side of teachers here along with the students who want to see our tuition dollars put back into the university,” Kusko said.
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Consultant sues WSU for $4.5 million Kristin Baughman News Editor Baughman.25@wright.edu
Ron Wine, whose consultant group helped the school win several federal and state contracts, claims Wright State University has failed to compensate him for the entirety of his work. Wine, an architect of the Dayton Development Coalition and its first CEO, was employed by WSU for his vital connections within the Air Force industry, due to the school seeking more federal research work. Last fall, WSU said the federal research work led to $209 million contracts over the span of seven years. “I viewed our consulting engagement as the ideal way for me to help Wright State to more fully real-
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ize its untapped potential while at the same time delivering tremendous value to the important missions delivered by our hometown heroes serving at WrightPatt,” Wine said in a statement to Dayton Business Journal. “It’s been a dream job because I have spent my entire professional career working with wonderful, generous and tireless stakeholders across our region and state who love
agreement in 2009 that he would be paid a contingency fee of five percent of all revenue generated from new research. According to the lawsuit, the work of Wine from 2009-2016 led to WSU receiving $134.7 million in new state and federal contracts, but stopped receiving compensation in February. As stated from the lawsuit, WSU paid 2.2 million to Wine for the work done, but 4.5 million is still owed. The complaint states that, “I viewed our con- “Ron Wine has taken WSU sulting engagement as to an entirely new stratosphere of success in research the ideal way for me and helped it to realize reto help Wright State to cord breaking federal and more fully realize its state research contracts.” untapped potential.” Also stating that WSU is legally bound to pay the this community too and performance-based comwant to make it even better.” pensation he was promised. Wine states he had an In addition to filing a
complaint against WSU, he is also filing a complaint against Wright State Research Institute (WSRI).
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WSU paid 2.2 million to Wine for the work done, but 4.5 million is still owed. According to the lawsuit, Wine provided “strategic direction” to the leadership of WSU, as well as “prepared and executed white papers and proposals for research contracts,” which mutually benefited the university and WSRI to build the research program. It was also during this agreement where Wine’s salary of $6,000 a month and performance based pay of five percent was established. In 2013, Wine created the idea of an affiliate or-
ganization, Wright State Applied Research Corp (WSARC), to make the university a better competitor to receive contracts, as well as to expand the university’s research portfolio. The creation of WSARC was intended to create something more flexibly, which made it more effective in securing contracts than WSU itself. With the creation of WSARC, this suspended the contract between WSU and Ron Wine Consulting Firm LLC. In January of 2016, Wine’s contract was suspended by WSARC for investigation, according to the lawsuit. The investigation concluded that Wine’s work that resulted in constituted advocacy was less than one percent, clearing him of all wrongdoing.
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Student Spotlight: Student and costume designer Levi Givens Contributing Writer Givens.26@wright.edu
Joanna Marie is a design and technology major specializing in the construction of costumes, and more specifically, animal costumes. “Right now I’ve mostly been doing suits with a cartoon aspect, but I’d love to move into a more realistic style,” Marie said. Marie is able to support herself by marketing her personal projects on top of a job at Michael’s, all while simultaneously pursuing her degree. Each project takes 40 plus hours to complete and is a valuable asset to her growing portfolio. As with most students attending college, their schedules are hectic and disorganized. “What I’ve heard from a few other peo-
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Fall and Winter bring peppermint candles and pumpkin spice lattes, but they can also bring colds, dry skin, and lack of necessary sunlight. Basically, your body will be in need of some serious gentle love and care. A few simple and relaxing tricks, when practiced regularly, will keep the body happy and healthy until the first rains of Spring. If desired, they can be used all year. Bath bombs - These are a double-edged sword: they can con-
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a green screen, and it makes the entire performance more believable,” Marie said. Joanna plans on graduating from Wright State in 2019 and is open-minded about where her career will take her. “Where I am doesn’t matter so much as I’m doing something I enjoy,” Marie said.
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dition the skin, but the wrong ingredients, like glitter, can also irritate it. If the proper bath bombs, with natural, non-irritating ingredients, are used, then they can produce a relaxing evening and softer skin. Scrubs - Sugar, salt and coffee scrubs are amongst the most popular. These serve to exfoliate the skin, leaving it smoother and free of dead skin cells. They should only be used a few times a week, but they keep the skin bright and healthy. Using a lip scrub and applying balm afterward is also helpful.
Moisturizers - Various kinds of moisturizers are good for different skin types and time of day. Coconut oil is a popular natural one, but a bit too heavy for the face, as it might clog the pores. Any moisturizers are wonderful for the inescapable dry and rough skin that cold weather brings about, or any time of year. To see what’s best for your skin, depending on your skin type, online research is always useful. Masks - Masks can include a large variety of ingredients for different purposes. The
best to ward off the chills of fall and winter would be moisturizing and brightening masks, which could include ingredients like rose, pearl, honey, and more. For the best skin, it’s best to rotate various types of masks. There are some for the face, undereye area, hands, and feet. Cool showers - It really doesn’t sound fun, especially with the weather so bitter, but between occasional warm baths, cold showers are the best for the skin. Hot showers dry out the skin. It’s best to stay hydrated as well.
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opposed to Film. She feels its organic nature compliments her craft whereas dependence on C.G.I is creating a dying breed of artists in the film industry. A breed she considers herself a part of. “I’ve always liked movies that use puppets and masks more. The actors actually have something to talk to as opposed to
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ple farther down the road than me is that it’s common for people to be unable to work in this program. It takes a lot of time and can be very tiring,” Marie said. Because Marie’s curriculum requires excessive creativity and is very hands-on, she made the decision to complete all of her general education courses. This allows Marie to spend the majority of her time focusing on the classes required for her to graduate. Her mindset revolves entirely around her profession, as opposed to having to dedicate time to core classes or subjects that are purely academic. With the emphasis the film industry places on C.G.I and other computer generated effects, Joanna foresees herself working more with the theater department as
Members of Wright State have come together to put on the Breaking Silences, Demanding Crip Justice conference for the second time, taking place on Thursday, Sept. 22 to Saturday, Sept. 24. The conference was meant to focus on the intersections of disability and sexuality, and a call for artwork in various forms is currently ongoing to bring individual perspectives to the event. Conference proposals are also being accepted. The background of the event, as listed on the event’s webpage, says, “This conference represents a proud claiming of disability
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identity as a natural and normal human experience that enhances, rather than diminishes, one’s sexuality.” Julie Williams, professor of psychology and member of the conference, gave her input on the purpose and intentions of Breaking Silences. “The conference is an example of activism around the intersections of disability, sexuality and the LGBT community, gender... all of the above. It’s meant to promote a spirit of freedom within the disabled community,” said Williams. “Even in the disability movement, there isn’t always sexual or racial diversity, and that’s what we want to bring to light.” This is the second year it’s been hosted @wsuguardian
at Wright State, but Williams said that the intentions are for the conference to spread across the country and be held by different universities each year. Williams said that Breaking Silences helps bring attention not only to people with disabilities, who are frequently overlooked, but to sexuality in all its forms belonging to them. She mentioned just how the call for art and proposals will allow the conference to represent the true nature of the perspectives of those described. “We’re challenging normative paradigms surrounding body and sexuality, and how those interact with people with disabilities,” said Williams. “So the larger call for proposals will
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also allow people to submit workshop and presentation ideas and so on. This conference gives everyone the opportunity to voice their viewpoint.” The call for artwork - including visual art, poetry or prose and more - is still being held, and is free to all who want to be involved. The art will be reviewed by a committee, and the series of individual voices will add a more unique and touching side to the event. More information on the conference, its background, or the artwork and proposal stipulations, can be found on Wright State’s website, or by contacting those behind the conference at breakingsilencesconference@gmail.com.
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WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 30 & October 1, 2016
Wednesday September 28
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Thursday September 29
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Cardboard Boat Races, Student Union Atrium & Pool
Friday September 30
5:30 p.m.
Organizational Leadership Alumni/Student reception, Endeavor Room
7:00 p.m.
3rd Annual CEHS Trivia Night, Apollo Room (register by Sept. 23!) WSU Ignites Bonfire & Pumpkin Carving, Nutter Center Lot 7 Casino Night, The Hangar Women’s Volleyball vs. Oakland
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Pub Science with COSM, Rathskeller
2:00 p.m.
LGBTQ and Ally Alumni Society & Student reception, Emerald Room Motion Pictures Alumni/Student reception, Tom Hanks Center College of Liberal Arts reception, Creative Arts Center Club Football vs. Loyola University Chicago
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Women’s Volleyball vs. Youngstown State
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HOMECOMING FESTIVAL! @ Rinzler Sports Complex
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UCIE Student Welcome Dinner
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The Kate Hasting Band performs @ Homecoming Festival
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Men’s Soccer vs. Belmont
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Homecoming Kick Off on the Quad, presented by UAB Nearly Naked Mile, presented by Student Alumni Association, the Quad
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Students give back on Super Service Saturdays
Analyzing demographics of incoming freshman class of Engineering and Kristin Baughman Computer Science, the News Editor Baughman.25@wright.edu College of Liberal Arts, Every new class brings a batch of fresh faces, but also lots of new data. According to Wright State’s center of Institutional Research, there are many changes within WSU’s recent freshman class. In terms of demographics, 97 percent of this class come from Ohio, feeding from the counties of Montgomery, Greene, Hamilton and Clark. 52 percent of the class is female, with 47 percent being male. In terms of area of study, WSU shows a competitive rate, with 100 percent of the students pursing bachelor degrees. University College admits the highest percentage of this class, with 48 percent of the class of 2020 accepted into the program. The College
our test year,” Lindsey Cortney Veneman Steller said, Graduate Editorial Intern Veneman.3@wright.edu assistant for Leadership and Community Service, “And if things Department of Stu- go well we’ll apply for dent Activities has a grant that will let us created a new pro- do this more often.” Super Service Satgram, Super Service Saturday, which will urday is also partnerprovide a way to get ing with Big Brothers students active with and Big Sisters for an providing assistance event at Wright State within the community. on October 22. Kids October 1 is when from the program will students will meet be participating in fun in the morning for a activities while oldbriefing on how they er kids will be able to will be helping the get acquainted to the Dayton community college environment. Super Service Satthrough the partnering with Rebuilding To- urday will also be held gether Dayton. From on February 4 and 9 A.M until noon the April 1 of 2017. The students will be going program is open to 50 to homes in Dayton, students per trip and helping in any which registration is done way they can such so through Org Sync as home repairs for which can be accessed those who cannot af- through the Guideford the fixes or those book app or online. “We’re hoping that who are unable to do people will come and them themselves. The students will be pro- make it a big success vided with transpor- so that we can make Guardian Editorial tation as well as lunch. it a full permanent “This is kind of program,” Steller said. Architects and engineers in England have attempted to raise enough support
and the College of Science and Mathematics are the top three intending majors. While the majority of college students are assumed to declare ‘undecided’, this class consists of only 11 percent of the students who are deemed undecided. Forty-four percent of the freshman class are receiving scholarship funds, averaging $2,700 for the fall semester. In addition, 91 percent of this class filed for FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The average high school GPA accepted to WSU is 3.31. Of those students who took the ACT, the average score is 22.2. The percentage of students living on campus has increased to 56 percent, with cost
ranging from $2,549 to $4,019 per semester. The center for Institutional Research has created a new resource that can be easily accessed by staff and students at the university, called Tableau. Tableau gives a vast number of statistics, gender and ethnicity,
entering status, degree level, department level, degrees awarded and degrees awarded by program. Filtering options allow the user to search for specific areas of research. While this resource is still in its beginning stages, more data will be added to Tableau.
Real-life Minas Tirith almost a reality
New Arts Management Certificate in Art Department
Cortney Veneman Editorial Intern Veneman.3@wright.edu Recently the Liberal Art Students have been provided with a new undergraduate program, the Arts Management Certificate, which will provide more opportunities for a better learning experience as a narrowed study within the field. The certificate is available for those who wish to have a job in the managing and supervising of fine and performing arts. Galleries, film companies, museums, theaters, orchestras and talent agencies are just some of the places in which this undergraduate certificate may help students find employment. The Arts Management Certificate requires a total of 18 credit hours, 15 of which are fine art courses, a GPA of at least 2.5, and a mandatory 3 credit-hour internship that CELIA will help arrange for the student that will focus on primarily their job of choice. This program had been processing through many different levels of approval with help from the Dean of Liberal Arts, Kristin Sobolik, Associate Dean Linda Caron, and CELIA Director Hank Dahlman. “Celia, Ohio’s Center for Excellence in Collaborative Education, Leadership and the Innovation in the Arts, saw a real need for workforce development of skilled managers in the fine and performing arts,” said Stephanie Dickey, CELIA administrative coordinator. It is now available to Liberal Arts students as of the beginning of Fall 2016. More information on the program can be found by contacting CELIA through celia. wright.edu or through www.wright.edu/artsmanagement.
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(about $2 billion) to build a “beautiful, inspirational and fully-functioning replica of Peter Jackson’s depiction of Minas Tirith
as seen in his “Lord of the Rings” films.” Minas Tirith, home to brothers Boromir and Faramir, is the capital city of Gon-
dor. The campaign to build the city did not reach its goal, much to the disappointment and sadness of students everywhere.
Dayton’s Not Dead: Old Scratch Pizza
Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu Old Scratch Pizza, an upcoming restaurant at 812 South Patterson Blvd, will serve Neapolitan-inspired pizza made from scratch with a casual dining atmosphere. Currently under construction, Old Scratch Pizza is set to open mid-October. According to Owner, Eric Sollars, the name originated from a brainstorming session with creative agency Real Art. “Pizza is ancient, so it’s old, we make everything from scratch and we have wood fired ovens, so there is heat and fire,” Sollars said. “If you look it up on wikipedia, you’ll see that in old American literature, Old Scratch is a nickname for the Devil. We’re not Satan’s pizza, it’s just a clever play on words. It’s all about heat and fire for me.” When Old Scratch opens, its menu
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will feature 12 signature pizzas and a create-your-own option, all with inspiration from traditional Neapolitan pizza. “I call them Neapolitan inspired pizzas,” Sollars said. “True Neapolitan pizza eaten in Naples, is eaten with a knife and fork. It’s soupy. I don’t think Dayton wants that. I call it Dayton-style Neapolitan inspired pizza. They have structure to them, they’re crisp, they have fresh flavors, they’re simple and pure, but it will be crisper, so you’ll be able to pick up a slice.”
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Though the Old Scratch interpretation is altered from what could be found in Naples, these pizzas will remain close to the original. “We’re really trying to understand and honor the old traditions, so we had a trainer who was trained in Naples to help us understand those traditions.” In addition to pizza, there will be salads, sandwiches and other dishes available on the menu, including roasted cauliflower and meatballs. Old Scratch will
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also feature 20 craft beers on tap, 4 wines on tap and a full bar to quench the thirst of patrons. However, the restaurant’s atmosphere is open to everyone. “We envision this as something that is for all ages,” Sollars said. “This isn’t a bar. It’s a pizza place that has a beer program that’s comfortable for everyone.” With high-quality ingredients and dishes made from scratch, the dining style will be casual, featuring communal tables and counter service.
5 Faculty opinion of Hopkins’ salary in wake of budget cuts Sarah Cavender Contributing Writer Cavender.8@wright.edu
Frustrated faculty questioned the WSU president and provost at the Faculty Senate meeting about the budget and the solutions to the increasing debt the university is facing. The meeting was led by Provost Sudkamp, President Hopkins and Faculty Senate President Carol Loranger. During the meeting, staff and faculty shared their concerns about department cuts, layoffs and organization redesign. Other important issues were discussed, such as the choice to move the debate, parking issues, the Voluntary Retirement Program and the change to the budget for pro-
grams. The meeting mostly focused on the development of the new budget for the school as a whole, and the budget remediation process. It included explanations about how they are looking to eliminate and cut back in certain programs, reducing upper administration positions and reorganizing of departments. The Board of Trustees will review a draft of the budget and guidelines created. One chair member, Thomas Rooney, asked about the control of overspending by departments and university. Rooney is a senator, as well as an associate professor for biological sciences. When asked about how the budget cuts will affect his department, Rooney stat-
ed, “We don’t have a budget for enough lab supplies that’s adequate to get us through the year, and it’s likely we won’t be able to offer the summer courses that we like to offer,” Rooney said. Rooney also mentioned the loss of staff in his department after the year, positions where people are leaving are not being refilled. During the time that faculty senate president Carol Loranger opened the floor to questions, a few members asked about the compensation and bonuses some higher administration received, especially those that received payments for the debate. When salaries and stipends became a key concern, President Hopkins mentioned
his own personal salary and compensation received from the Board of Trustees. “In 2010 my salary was the lowest in the state,” Hopkins said. The goal of the Board was to increase the president’s salary over the course of five years so it was at the medium of the state. According to President Hopkins, “the Board
[of Trustees] brought in a consultant who looked at presidential compensation and they tried to make a contract, knowing my time frame would be up, that it be competitive to attract the next president.” According to aaupwsublog.wordpress, in 2015, Hopkins gross income was over $800,000. Hop-
kins stated multiple times during the Senate Faculty meeting these choices and decisions were created by the Board of Trustees and therefore questions could be taken to the Board.
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Blend speaker series continues in Rike Hall Sarah Cavender Contributing Writer Cavender.8@wright.edu The Blend Speaker Series held in the ReyRey Café at Rike Hall features speakers twice a month. Students have the opportunity to listen to speakers, share their professional experience and enjoy free coffee. They can also ask questions and get a chance to meet with the speaker afterward. The Blend meets twice a month in the café from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Dean Joanne Li, creator of the series, asked featured speaker Chris Wallace, executive in residence of the Raj Soin College of Business questions about her work experience and her advice to upcoming business students. Wallace also spoke of the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which features classes and
programs that help to connect student with local businesses. The Entrepreneur Club has been created with the assistance of the college of business. Wallace spent thirty years in various corporate positions, such as NCR, Teradata and AT&T. She shared her experience of starting in finance, while receiving the opportunity to advance in the companies, such as being promoted to vice president while working with AT&T. In addition, Wallace shared about not being afraid of learning outside of the job and asking questions. In the beginning of Wallace’s career at NCR’s finance organization, she was one of few women on staff. When asked about how to become a mentor or student to someone in the office Wallace stated, “I think I went to someone saying I
would like to understand what they did.” She gave her experience of learning how to work in other areas of companies beside finance. When asked what advice she could give to young students and others, “Feedback is a gift,” Wallace said.
“And that is a really hard thing to do when someone is providing you with constructive criticism.” The next session will be October 7th in the ReyRey Café featuring Albert Asebrook, Partner of Deloitte & Touche.
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Album Review: “It Takes a Lot” by Hush Moss
Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu
When it comes to fashion, it’s not uncommon to find old styles coming back into modern dress. Sometimes, the case is the same for music. Hush Moss brings back 80’s sounds with funk and R&B inspired songs. “It Takes a Lot” feels like the soundtrack to a vintage romance montage, because many of the songs, if not all of them, reek with a sen-
sual aesthetic. All of them feature simple, watery guitar solos and pronounced, bouncy bass lines that provide an entertaining fill to the mix. All of this is accompanied by large, angelic synth pads that are too sweet for reality. This album would do well played softly when spending time with your loved one. Though most of the album will fit well with any date night, it has a nice groove that can pick up a daily commute or other ev-
eryday activities. The bass lines and other rhythms are very danceable and energetic. Making it an album good to listen to almost at any time. However, the nostalgic tones Hush Moss includes can be really cheesy. The bleating saxophones heard in the opener, “It Takes a Lot,” were are too present, nearly obnoxious. In fact, this cheesiness carries out throughout the album. “Always Gonna Give Myself To You” sounds
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like it’s pouring out of a smooth jazz radio station. “Take Me By The Hand” features wah guitar at its worst, which is reminiscent of 70s B-films. There are bright spots on the album if you can get past the cheese. “Have To Stay,” is a sweet, understated song. “In Reims,” is the best of the genres Hush Moss is channeling. “Slowly Dissappear,” is a pumped up, minor key jam that is pretty easy to dance to. If you are not into
vintage inspired instrumentation, you will most likely hate this first release for Hush Moss. Even if you enjoy it, “It Takes
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A Lot,” is sometimes difficult to enjoy given the obnoxious, cheesy vibes that overwhelm the better music on the album.
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Wright State soccer cruises to victory against Green Bay Blake Sutherland Sports Writer Sutherland.21@wright.edu
Wright State’s women’s soccer team (36-2) notched their first conference win against the Green Bay Phoenix (0-8-1) in a 5-1 rout Saturday, Sep. 24, at Alumni Field. The Raiders went into their second Horizon League game after winning their first match with Detroit Mercy ended in a scoreless draw. Junior midfielder, Sarah Colvin gave Wright State a comfortable margin in the first half. After miscommunication from the Phoenix defensive, sophomore forward, Aaliyah Patten found Colvin for the Raiders first goal 21 minutes into the match. Colvin wouldn’t take
her time finding the back of the net again, colliding into Green Bay’s goalkeeper after heading the ball for a goal off of an assist from redshirt midfielder, Niki Romero. The goals marked Colvin’s second and third goals of the season and gave Wright State a two goal lead entering the second half. Wright State didn’t let up in the second half, adding to their lead. Six minutes into the second half senior forward, Paige Aguilera found freshman forward, Jordyne Helinski for her second goal of her college career. Green Bay would get on the board after sophomore defender, Carli Vogel scored on a header off a corner kick. Wright State would match Green
Bay’s lone goal 13 minutes later as junior defender, Kaeli Studebaker scored on a header of her own from a Sarah Colvin corner kick. In the game’s final minutes, Helinski was taken down in the box setting up a Wright State penalty kick. Junior forward, Ellie Ganz seized her opportunity and capitalized on the penalty kick. Ganz’s goal for the Raiders would serve as their final goal of the match, marching on to a 5-1 victory, their largest of the season. The Wright State’s women’s soccer team’s next match will come against Cleveland State (4-6; Horizon 1-1) in Cleveland Wednesday, Sep. 28.
Chris Broussard to speak at Raider Tip-Off Premiere
Cameron Summers Sports Editor Summers.43@wright.edu
With the basketball season right around the corner the Raider Tip-Off Premiere is on October 6 at the Nutter Center. The event is the launch of the 2016-17 Wright State basketball season. Last year at the TipOff Premiere, the keynote speaker was Clark Kellogg, former college and pro basketball star. This year’s keynote speaker is Chris Broussard who is one of ESPN’s basketball analysts. Broussard is a former point guard and an alumnus of Oberlin College in Ohio and has been in the media since 1990. He worked his way
through different media outlets and into a position at ESPN covering basketball. Former NBA star and Hall of famer Isiah Thomas had high praise for Broussard. “Chris Broussard uses his voice and platform to help motivate and inspire others to reach their full potential by dedicating themselves to excellence and perseverance. His wisdom, knowledge and experience continues to be a source of strength and hope especially for young people,” Thomas said. Broussard does motivational speaking in addition to his job at ESPN. Broussard speaks at churches,
schools and universities covering the topics of leadership, teamwork, keys to success and a few others. The night will include more than just the keynote speaker Chris Broussard. There will be a VIP reception, dinner, a silent auction and an intro of the men’s and women’s basketball teams. The cost of the evening is $115 for VIP individual tickets and a general admission price of $70. The VIP reception will begin at 6:00 pm and the dinner and evening events will start at 7:00 pm. For more information on group rates call (937) 775-2771.
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Second half goal propels Raiders past eastern Illinois
Blake Sutherland Sports Writer Sutherland.21@wright.edu
Wright State men’s soccer team (6-3; Horizon 1-1) beat Eastern Illinois (2-4-1) on a second half goal, last Wednesday, Sep. 21, at Alumni Field. The game winning goal was scored by senior forward, Eric Lynch in the 72nd minute scoring from the far left side of the box. Lynch found opportunities to score during the match, registering six goals in the 90 minute game. The goal marked the seniors’ third goal of the season.
The Raiders dominated throughout the game outshooting the Eastern Illinois Panthers 14-10 and by attempting 13 more corner kicks. Raider’s freshman goalkeeper, Joel Sundell, recorded his second straight shutout of the season. The win was Wright State’s fifth on the season and their second in a row following their 4-0 win against the UIC Flames. The Raiders would also go to earn a win against conference foe Northern Kentucky (0-8-1; Horizon 0-2) Saturday, Sep. 24, at
Northern Kentucky. Sophomore forward, Luke Treadway and freshman forward, Elliot Cutts scored in the 4-0 match. Senior forward Peguy Ngatcha scored twice in the match. The goals were Ngatcha’s seventh and eighth goals of the season, which leads the team. The Raiders will play North Carolina State in Raleigh on Tuesday, Sep. 24 and then will be back on Alumni Field for a conference matchup against Belmont, Saturday, Oct. 1, at 7:00 p.m.
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Miami was hit hard on Sept. 25 as news that Marlins ace pitcher José Fernández died in a boating accident early on September 25. The coast guard found a boat in which Fernández was a passenger turned over after hitting rocks at full speed. The accident claimed Fernández and two others in the devastating crash. Fernández passed
at the young age of 24 and was deemed as one of the brightest stars in the MLB. Fernández was the 14th overall pick in the 2011 draft by the Florida Marlins. In his career he was 38-17 with a 2.58 ERA in 76 starts. This season Fernández is second in strikeouts in the MLB with 253 this. In his career he had 589 total strikeouts. The Miami Marlins cancelled Sunday’s game in respect for Fernández and they
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have placed he cap on the mound with his number. The Marlins will honor their ace, teammate and friend for the remainder of the season. The Marlins on Monday night wore the number 16 as a team to remember Fernández, as that was his number. Teammate Dee Gordon was seen at the mound mourning the loss of Fernández, as he will be greatly missed by not only his teammates, but other players and fans as well.
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3. Upper class prostitute 4. Famous friend of Pilgrims 6. Bearded president 8. High in protein 9. Bad breath 10. _______ mouth; bad words 12. Disney clock 13. Mythical ape; creature 15. Business association; several companies 16. To grab 17. Smallest unit of speech 18. Horned animal 21. In a bad mood 24. Nocturnal fox 28. Sundae topping 29. Skin professional 31. To court; woo 32. Aquatic creature; human 33. Literary bad guy 35. Fall month 36. Space; Big _______ 37. Egyptian fertility goddess 38. To split 43. Famous composer 45. Reindeer 47. Brick made of earth, mud 48. Jason; singer 49. Gets into your trash at night 50. Jazz musician 51. Maine national park 52. Common horror film character 53. Cloud; edge of storm
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1. Covered wagon 2. Loud stadium horn 5. Backpack brand 7. Extinct creatures 11. Mrs. Obama 12. Dec./Jan. sign 14. Anne’s love 15. Brain part 16. Smoked in water pipe 19. Unplanned 20. Cancer professional 22. Brad+Angelina 23. Second year student 24. Persian language 25. Mass. island 26. Silver state 27. Himalayan ethnic group 30. Permanent marker 31. Animal found at the fair 33. Anise-flavored spirit 34. Craft worker 39. Normal 40. Wright State’s county 41. Period of Prince Regent’s rule 42. Citrus drink; alcohol 44. Monster killed by Hercules 46. Wine Container 47. She had a cat named Dinah
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Guardian Matchmaker To submit your romantic enquiries, e-mail wrightstateguardian@gmail.com
Shoutout to the guy who picked up my weave in the parking lot. You saved the day!
Male, 24—Again, I am writing this for a friend. He really needs a date, and I have yet to receive any responses. Please, people, he needs a girlfriend, and he needs one bad. His name is Stephen, and I am under good authority that he’s very attractive, with brown eyes, a prominent clavicle (because apparently the ladies like that?), unoffensive feet and breath that smells like Georgia peaches. I’m serious, he needs a girlfriend. Ladies of WSU, please submit your enquiries to me at ryanthebrain@gmail.com. Will you answer the call? —Ryan
HOROSCOPES Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 20) Hey, guess what Aries? Really, guess. The otherside is waiting. No? Okay, fine. You are going to have a craving for fish this week. Fried fish, Swedish Fish, Long John Silver’s, etc. You won’t be able to resisit them. Any and all fishes. Hopefully, the extra Omega 3 will really help you out this week, or maybe you will be stricken with food poisoning. Who knows. Your lucky conversation topic this week: roe.
Taurus (Apr. 21-May 21) Taurus, you made a grave mistake, and this week you will be stricken with painful hemorroihds bubbling out of your nether regions. Luckily, Preperation H is not that expensive. Your lucky grocery store item this week is: donuts for sensitive bottoms.
Libra (Sep. 24-Oct. 23) You’re working it today, Libra. I bet you’ll have to beat suitors off with a stick. Literally. Seriously, go find Louisville Slugger and go to town. You may not walk away from campus whole. Aim for the head. Your spirit cloud this week is: shelf clouds.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Scorpio, love is in the air, but you have to get past their awkward hairstyle. I know, these bangs make their face look like a potato. That’s okay, their heart is shaped like a European model in a really tight swimsuit. Or a cheesebuger, whatever gives you butterflies.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)
Gemini (May 22-June 21) Gemini, you are seriously going to hurt yourself if you go to the gym or do any exercise whatsoever. I highly suggest you lay in bed and play videogames to avoid pulling a hammy or dropping the bar on your chest. Your lucky shoes this week are: grandpa slippers that smell a little bit like an actual grandpa.
This week, I would learn how to shoot a bow. Mainly because there will be a tragic accident leaving you stranded in the middle of the woods. You will need to forage for your own food, light fires, and fend off wild animals to survive. This could last upwards of a week. On the brightside, this is also the start of your motivational speaking career.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 20)
Your test results are in. The doctor didn’t want to tell you, but we have your back. You need to know these things. It turns out your test results and your sign have two things in common. Use the paper to sop up your tears. We can beat this.
You will have a cornucopia positive opportunities come your way this week. Mostly in the form of chicken wings. Many of them will be free, but only a few of them will not cause diarrhea. Which ones? We can’t say for sure. Avoiding the food court at the mall might aid you in your plight for healthy wings. Your lucky conversation topic this week is: the wonderful taste of Pepto Bismol.
Ha ha! Just kidding! You’ll only have a small stomach bug on Thursday night. 24 hours and you’ll be good. Your lucky drink is: green tea.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 21)
Virgo (Aug. 22- Sep. 23)
The key to eternal happiness is to sniff the person in front of you in line at Tim Hortons. It will be weird for a few minutes, but the opportunity for permanent bliss is too strong. Take a whiff. DO IT. Mmmm. That smelled good didn’t it? Your lucky activity is: Yoga.
You are very honest, aren’t you? You always tell the truth, except for that one lie you told your aunt in third grade. Sadly, it’s going to comeback to haunt you. Maybe, literally. Poor Hammy the hamster. Dead at your hand. He will be avenged!
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Female, 18, Sarah—To the sexy basketball player who is like 9-gazillion feet tall, I’m interested.
Male, 29—I’m a little older than your average WSU student, but who cares? Love is love, no matter the age. And I’m in love with you, baby. S/O to my girl Savannah for being the best thing in my life.
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Female, 19—We’re partners in class, but I’m nervous that you don’t even notice me. I’m right here. I’m right under your nose. Don’t ignore love when it’s calling to you, Jeremy!
Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb.19)
Rub your face once a day and you will be blessed with a beard fit for a classical Greek statue. Congrats, Aquarius! With a beard like that, people will respect you way more than with out it. You’ll get free stuff, and you may even win the lottery if you stroke it well enough. Never shave it, or you will get stricken with bad luck for eternity. If you don’t want this to happen, you’ll need to wear mittens soaked in cat urine. I know a few incontinent felines if you’re in a pinch. Stop by the office if you need help. Your lucky plant this week is: Swiss chard.
Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar.20) You ever see a clay pigeon? Niether have we, but one is going to collide head on with your windshield. Duck at the right time and you won’t suffer from a debilitating brain injury. At least it won’t crap all over your car. Wait, is that how clay pigeons work? Your lucky Halloween costume is: sexy plumber.
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