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Gun debate comes to Ohio campuses Jesse Schrote News Writer Schrote.2@wright.edu
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hioans with concealedcarry licenses could carry a gun inside a daycare center, police stations and many other public places under a bill that recently passed in the Ohio House. In order to become law, it would have to pass the Ohio Senate. Rep. Ron Maag, the bill’s sponsor, explained that House Bill 48 cleans up issues with current gun laws and ensures concealed-carry license holders can carry without “undue hardships.” In addition, the bill would allow universities to adopt policies that would allow people to carry concealed handguns on campus. If such a policy is not implemented, the bill would reduce the charge to a minor misdemeanor if a license holder carries a handgun on campus illegally. Sgt. Patrick Ammon of the WSU police department shared what is currently known of the bill as it pertains to WSU. “I have not heard anything where the university will change its policy,” Ammon said. Ammon is a firearms and
active shooter response instructor. “Highly trained law enforcement can miss up to 80 percent of their shots in a dynamic situation. How many shots do you think the basic concealed carry trained person with no previous firearms training would miss?” Ammon said. “Things are changing quickly and so are training requirements so who knows
what the future will offer?” House minority leader, Fred Strahorn, called the bill a solution in search of a problem. “There is this weird assumption that just because you have a handgun and have a permit that you know what you’re doing,” Strahorn said. “Even if something happens, it doesn’t mean that you’re not as big of a threat to the public by hitting the wrong person.”
Sophomore Amanda Reindl is a supporter of the bill. “I would be fine with it, as long as the people are properly trained,” Reindl said. This issue is far from over, with recent active shooter incidents in Colorado Springs, CO and San Bernardino, CA. The subject remains an issue not only locally, but also in the national spotlight.
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WSU transportation adds GPS app to track shuttles Olivia Rutherford News Editor Rutherford.24@wright.edu
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right State is making improvements to the transportation system by adding an app called DoubleMap that tracks the closest shuttles to each shuttle stop. DoubleMap is an app that allows users to track the exact location of buses and the bus stops they frequent. By simply downloading the application and selecting the university, users will be able to see the GPS location of the buses in use. The app also allows the company or school using the app to add in the estimate times until the next bus will be available but Wright State has not implemented this feature yet. Some
schools, such as the University of Cincinnati, also have the app live online for users without a cellphone. Ben Hamilton, commuter senator for the Student Government Association, began using the new app last week. “I think it’s a really good idea as far as safety for students because they’re not going to have to be waiting outside in the dark waiting for a bus to get there,” Hamilton said. “They can be inside a building in a secure area and watch to see when they buses will be there.” DoubleMap is currently available for iOS and in the Google Play Store.
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Traffic cameras now banned in Dayton Jesse Schrote News Writer Schrote.2@wright.edu
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he city of Dayton is working to remove all of its controversial traffic cameras by the end of the year, but plans on taking its case to the Ohio Supreme Court. The city argues that the automated cameras are legal enforcement tools. The Ohio 2nd District Court of Appeals ruled against the city of Dayton in August, declaring that they may not issue citations using the cameras without an officer present. According to WDTN, in another state move against city use of the cameras, Gov. John Kasich signed a state budget earlier this year that assured a potential revenue hit if Dayton continued using automated cameras. The city collected more
than $225,000 in January with the traffic camera revenue falling to less than $19,000 in October. Dayton mayor, Nan Whaley, believes that law makers have made the roads less safe. “I am disappointed,” Whaley said. “As I have said many times, this legislation makes our streets less safe and prevents cities from using technology to better enforce its traffic laws. The city of Dayton will continue to pursue its legal options in this matter.” While this seems to be nearing an end, it is uncertain how the Ohio Supreme Court will rule on thFee issue. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, critics of speed and red light cameras argue that they exist to make money for law enforcement agencies. How-
ever, the objective is to deter violators, not to catch them. Crashes due to running red lights in Dayton decreased by 35 percent according to Dayton Daily News. The city of West Carrollton also showed a reduction in crashes of 55 percent according to the West Carrollton Police Department. Junior Jonah Adae feels the cameras serve a purpose and the removal will cause problems. “They do some good,” said Adae. “I think there will be an increase in traffic violations and aggressive driving.”
cate attendees with statistics about stalking, warning signs, bystander effects and campus resources that they can use to address the issue. Riddle will show the “Lifetime” documentary telling her sister’s story, then conclude the presentation with a Q&A. Riddle’s presentation will take place at 12:30 p.m. in Apollo Room B and is open to the public. There will also be a smaller brown bag lunch presentation at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 20 in the Atlantis Room for faculty and staff who would like
to hear Klinke’s story. Riddle has agreed to extend her stay through Jan. 21 to present to classes, organizations and university offices as staff sees fit. Faculty and staff may e-mail Lindsay Wight, Title IX investigative and training officer, at lindsay.wight@wright.edu for requests. “This is a topic that not only affects students, but also faculty and staff,” Wight said. “We would like to try to get as many people involved in her visit as possible.
WSU to host Debbie Riddle for National Stalking Awareness Month Adrienne Lohr News Writer Lohr.8@wright.edu
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right State University will observe National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM) in January by hosting Debbie Riddle to promote awareness of stalking. Riddle is the sister of stalking victim Peggy Klinke. Klinke was stalked by her ex-boyfriend Patrick Kennedy, who murdered Klinke in 2003 after more than a year of stalking her. Klinke’s story was later featured in a “Lifetime” documentary hosted by Erin Brockovich and led to a Congressional resolution to instate NSAM every January. Riddle has stood at the forefront of the movement for the last 12 years to spread awareness about stalking across the country. Riddle will begin her residency at WSU on Jan. 19 with a group presentation to edu-
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Comfort vs. Climate: Striking the balance Travis C. Sollars Contributing Writer Sollars.5@wright.edu
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he wide publicization of this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference in Le Bourget Paris has catapulted climate change and clean energy to the forefront of American debate. Although the conference was primarily organized with the intent of encouraging large corporations and businesses to decrease their collective carbon footprints, many everyday Americans are wondering what they can do to save energy on an individual basis. With the winter weather quickly approaching, the prospect of striking a balance between staying warm and not wasting energy can seem daunting. Luckily, there are many quick and easy steps the average American can take to decrease his or her carbon footprint without sacrificing the comfort of a warm home. Homeowners have a multitude of options at their disposal when it comes to increasing the efficiency of their homes. James Menart, a Wright State mechanical engineering professor and an expert in clean and renewable energy, said that the cost of going green is likely to pay for itself down the road for many people. “One of the best ways to save energy and money is just to insulate your house. It’s one of the cheapest options and will give you the quickest payback,” said Menart. Not everyone has the option of renovating their living space, however, especially college students who primarily live in apartments or residence halls. Thankfully, there are many alternative methods of saving energy opposed to tearing apart one’s walls. Menart says that the simplest way to save energy is to find out where it is being lost in the first place. www.theguardianonline.com
“It’s not hard to tell whether you’re losing heat through your doors and windows. You just put your hand around the edge of the door or window and if it’s not sealed well, you’ll feel the cold air coming through,” said Menart. Many remedies are available for leaky doors and windows, including but not limited to insulated curtains, plastic window covers and under the door draft stoppers. It is easy to see why saving energy may be a priority for home owners; using less energy lends to smaller electric bills. But most apartments and residence halls do not charge their tenants based on how much energy they use individually. Rather, those who live in apartments and residence halls pay a flat monthly fee. This seems to augment the noted phenomena of a correlation between how much one cares about saving energy verses how much one has to cough up to the electric company at the end of each month. Jarod Gallenstein, a freshman music major who lives in the Wright State residence halls, spoke on this issue. “I definitely think that people would be less likely to use as much energy if they had to pay for the amount they use,” Gallenstein said. The bottom line is that there are many ways to save energy and many reasons one may be enticed to do so, ranging from an altruistic desire to save the planet to the simple necessity of having an affordable energy bill. Whatever one’s reason may be, a myriad of reliable sources are available to the general public for anyone looking to reduce their carbon footprint or to lower their monthly electric bill. Good sources include publications from both the United States Department of Energy and Dayton Power and Light, as well as our very own department of Earth and Environmental Science here at Wright State. December 9, 2015
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he radio may not be as widely used as it was a few decades ago, but it still remains a popular form of media, filling every quiet, boring or awkward car ride with some popular tunes. Stations play anything from talk shows to classical medleys and Daniel Hood, a DJ for the Wright State radio station WWSU 106.9 FM, is one student who gets to pick the playlist. Hood, a Liberal Arts major, has been interested in being a DJ ever since he was a kid. “The thing that would make me happy the most was to watch late night talk shows on television,” Hood said. “I was fascinated by show hosts. It didn’t matter what platform they were on.” When Hood learned of the DJ position at WWSU, he was
thrilled, and has expressed a sincere enjoyment with his employment at the school’s station. “I found out about WWSU 106.9 FM after high school and it just immediately clicked to me that this was a platform that was right up my alley,” Hood said. “I feel that I’m a creative individual, so I would want to be in an environment that would express my creativity.” Hood’s dedication is clear, as he pulls some of the highest numbers for the station with his weekly shows which include music, comedy segments, guest interviews, and real talk. Though he hasn’t taken on an internship or job with a larger media source, Hood explained that his is still a difficult position which requires plenty of hard work and quick thinking to keep people listening.
“I always have to find a way to come up with the next best thing a week later,” said Hood. “I enjoy that challenge, which is why I have stayed in radio for several years. “Some people give radio a try, get burned out pretty quickly and run away from it as fast as they can. You don’t know what will happen, unless you give it a shot.” Hood also gives the advice to any students wanting to succeed as a DJ. “You should do something because you love it,” Hood said. “When you find what it is you are looking for it feels good and will come natural to you to put the effort in.” Though Hood will be retiring from the station soon, information on him and other DJs can be found on the station’s website at wwsu1069. org and there are different segments on every weekday.
this history. So I decided that I could do it.” During his research, Oldstone-Moore found more than he had originally expected. “I realized that this whole subject was a lot richer and more interesting than I thought would be the case,” Oldstone-Moore said. “We can tell a lot about changing ideas about what it means to be a man over time and in different times and places, partly by the way they handle facial hair. The way men handle their bodies, particularly their faces, communicates a lot about what they want to say about themselves. As that changes, it means that they want to say something different.” For modern times, given the beard trend and the corporate-world pressure to remain clean-shaven, Oldstone-Moore suggests that we are currently in a transitional phase where men are experimenting with how masculinity is defined.
“When there are changes in facial hair, it suggests there’s some rethinking and reworking on how men are supposed to behave, what being a man is, how does a man differ from a woman,” OldstoneMoore said. “Nowadays, we have gay marriage, women are more empowered than ever, we’ve got gender fluidity, we’ve got dozens of genders now and gender identities. I think a lot of guys are hoping that facial hair will give them something masculine: something that’s definably and undisputedly masculine.” He suggests facial hair is a draw for men of all types beyond the straight male. “I’m not very close to the transgender community, but I have heard transgender men often favor facial hair because it helps them make that transition into masculinity from femininity,” Oldstone-Moore said. “Certain groups of gay men like beards for that reason, it gives them a masculine qual-
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Daniel Hood is a DJ at WWSU 106.9. His show pulls in some of the highest listener numbers at the station.
Peer into the beard: WSU professor writes book on history of beards and masculinity Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu
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here are a lot of things men do that identify them as masculine and to a Wright State history professor, one of those things is beards. Christopher Oldstone-Moore wrote “Of Beards and Men: The Revealing History of Facial Hair.” “Of Beards and Men” is currently available for purchase on Amazon and has been reviewed by the New York Times. The idea came to him while creating lectures for his western civilization classes twelve years ago. “I was trying to put some interesting social history into my lectures to be fun,” Oldstone-Moore said. “Looking at the Romans at one point, I decided to look into their shaving, because all of the busts and pictures showed them shaved. I looked around and there was nothing good. I couldn’t understand why there hadn’t been a study of 4
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ity and it undermines the notion of the femininity of gay men.” When asked whether he plans to write more books on facial hair in the future, Oldstone-Moore said he would like to move on from the subject. “I might write some things on facial hair, but I don’t think
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6 WRIGHT LIFE A dating site for the young at heart: Mouse Mingle
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or anyone who has ever wished they could curl up with their boyfriend or girlfriend and watch Disney movies, there is now a niche dating website called Mouse Mingle. Inspired by the iconic love affair between Mickey and Minnie, not only is it a website aimed at finding a date who’s still young at heart, but also to find friends, spouses and even Park Pals to go on trips to the Magic Kingdom itself-or whatever the user’s favorite park is. Made for the most committed of fans, the website says, “You don’t need to live near a Disney Park to find someone like you. There are fans everywhere who want to find someone to share their Disney passions with.” When searching for that special someone, a user fills out a questionnaire that not only takes into account the normal attributes one might want to put online-like hobbies and whether they prefer dogs or cats-but also favorite Disney characters, movies, songs and more. If the questionnaire doesn’t convince others of the user’s dedication, though, it’s not a problem. Members of Mouse
Mingle can also post pictures of themselves at the park, meeting characters and enjoying the sights, to prove just how much of a diehard Disney fan they are. These pictures are viewable by everyone and can receive ratings and comments. The website’s creator, Dave Tavres, got the idea in 2011 when he realized he had no way to find a Disney-loving woman within a reasonable distance-whether or not someone prefers The Little Mermaid or 101 Dalmatians isn’t exactly a typical topic for adults, after all. From that realization, the niche site for the most innocent online singles was born. The site has already received plenty of attention, having attracted so many fans at once that confirmation emails for new members were actually briefly slowed. To join, a user can create a profile and search for others; however, to use more advanced features like the messaging system, members must pay a monthly or yearly fee. To find more information or try out a membership, go to mousemingle.com, or check out Mouse Mingle’s Facebook page.
Christmas traditions around the world Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu
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nowy scenes and evergreen trees with lights are the norm for a typical American Christmas celebration, but Christmas is celebrated across the world on every continent. Here are some Christmas traditions celebrated elsewhere on the globe. Australia Christmas happens right in the middle of the Australian summer, so a “white Christmas” is completely out of the question. With the warm weather, Australians take part in barbeques and have beach parties. Portugal On Christmas morning, the Portuguese have a feast called Consoada for the family, even family that has passed away. Families usually set aside plates for their
loved ones that died. Germany After Christmas in Weidenthal, the annual Christmas Tree Throwing Competition comes to town in early January. Competitors can win by throwing trees the farthest and the highest. Japan The traditional Japanese Christmas dinner is a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken. KFCs in Japan are often booked up at Christmas time, requiring reservations for customers that want to eat in the restaurant. Sweden Swedes in Galve erect a giant goat at 45 feet tall in the center of town. The Galve Goat is made of straw and has been built annually since 1966. However, the goat is not sacred among local vandals. It has been destroyed a total of 28 times by fire, vehicular goat-slaughter and
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straight up kicking it to pieces. Austria, Switzerland and other Germanic countries Christmas is usually a time that brings joy to children, however Germanic folklore tells of a horned, goblin-like figure called Krampus that punishes misbehaving children. Traditional parades sometimes feature people that dress up as Krampus who scare children for fun. Mexico In Oaxaca, Night of the Radishes began when market vendors used strangely shaped radishes to attract people into the market to buy things before Christmas. Now, the festival consists of competitors that carve multiple radishes into a variety of different scenes, like nativity scenes, or, more commonly, scenes that relate to life in Oaxaca.
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Spirited Goat: Coffee and a good time
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s a customer, being able to walk into a business and be treated like a friend is always a pleasant experience. It’s the exact experience one can find at the Spirited Goat Coffeehouse, a hippie-style cafe in Yellow Springs with a combination of both comfort and character. The coffee shop opened five years ago and its name was inspired by the popular Ethiopian legend claiming that a goat herder discovered coffee when he found his goats eating the red fruit of a coffee shrub. Filled with quirky décor and bright, psychedelic paintings, which are redone monthly by local artists, the interior is equally as eccentric as the name and according to employee Malinda Mc-
Bride, sometimes so are the customers. “It’s Yellow Springs,” said McBride, “and it’s weird all over. You get your eccentric people that come in here and it’s accepted. Everybody is.” In addition to exhibiting a unique and artsy interior, the coffeehouse features live music and open-mic nights regularly, which contribute to how the owner, Michael Herington, allows his community to get involved. “It’s all kinds of music. We don’t really stick to one genre, especially since we have open-mics and feature local musicians,” McBride said. “We’re all about supporting the artists around here.” The employees also like practicing a more familiar attitude with their customers, which can range from children to teens to grand-
parents, treating them like friends no matter who comes through the door. It reflects the amiable nature of Yellow Springs. “A lot of us know each other here, and so they [customers] have no problem just coming in, grabbing their regular coffee and chilling with their book or computer, or just talking with everyone else.” It is more than the large array of coffee drinks and teas or hippie aesthetic that pull in customers who come from all over. “You get so many different people down here. We have plenty of regulars, but we also get the tourists and travelers,” McBride said. Spirited Goat is the stop for a delicious cup of coffee, as well as a friendly chat and some quality music to kick back to.
able at the right time you need it before the party, but when you come shop with us, it’s kind of like going on a treasure hunt and everything is a gem.” In order to amass its collection, Christmisc must source its sweaters year round from thrift stores and other places across the nation. This gives the seasonal shop its variety and myriad of options. “A lot of people are blown away by how many options they have. They didn’t know about all the different types, styles, genres and vintages of Christmas sweaters,” DeMars said. “You’re not worried that you won’t find anything. You’re not going to buy anything that’s kind of lame because that’s all we had. You’re not going to buy something three sizes too big because that’s all they had. You walk in and you have thousands of different choices.” Customers can also find a holiday sweater no matter their budget. “I think what’s cool about
our store is that we have a lot of things to choose from starting at eight dollars,” DeMars said. “We have some really rare, unique things that are 30 or 40 dollars, but that is as expensive as they get. They can find good stuff at whatever price they’re looking to spend.” Christmisc also has teamed up with a local store in Columbus to offer unique, Ohio made gifts at both of its locations in Columbus and Beavercreek. “The thought was that when people are going to Christmas sweater parties, there’s usually a gift exchange or a white elephant involved,” DeMars said. “So, we’ve found a bunch of cool products made by local folks, some of them from Columbus, some from Dayton. They’re all kind of kitschy and fun things. Everything we do is intended to be silly and fun and this is another set of products that go with the clothing you’re going to wear to the party.”
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gly sweater parties are common, but finding the perfect sweater could be a challenge. Christmisc, located at The Greene, aims to make your party shopping easier, with a massive collection of vintage, ugly holiday sweaters from around the country. Christmisc reopened for the season on Black Friday and will remain open until Dec. 23, or whenever the store runs out of inventory. The typical place to grab grandma’s old holiday wardrobe is usually a thrift store, but thrifting isn’t everyone’s preferred method of shopping. “Some people are good at or enjoy thrifting, but a lot of people don’t like it, find it gross or are not used to doing it,” Christmisc owner, Nate DeMars, said. “When you go to a thrift store, you’re searching for a needle in a haystack, like that one sweater that happens to be really cool, in your size and avail-
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Markley runs on the track and wheels with those who cannot Alan Hieber Contributing Sports Writer Hieber.2@wright.edu
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hen she is not running on the track and competing in field events for Wright State, Gabrielle Markley is quickly spinning wheels with her hands on the Student Union gym floor. When Wright State’s outdoor track and field season commences next spring, Markley will be competing in the seven-event heptathlon for the first time. From a young age, track and field was something that Markley had passion for. While her mother did track workouts, she would often jump around on the pull vault pit or jump into the long jump sand. Markley was a multi-dimensional athlete at Beavercreek High School as a forward on the basketball team and a part of the track and field team. Though she did not envi-
sion being a collegiate track and field athlete, Markley decided she would try to walk on to the Wright State team. After communicating with former Wright State track and field coach Fabien Corbillon about her interest, she did just that. Now a junior, Markley is also a student employee for Wright State’s adapted recreation program. This includes weekly intramurals in the student union gym, where students with or without disabilities are welcome to participate. The adapted recreation program can break a connotation of limitation that is associated with disability, according to Markley. “The students just amaze me with what they can do. A lot of times people think of a disability as a limitation,” Markley said. “It is a difference, but it’s not a limitation.” Even for a collegiate athlete like Markley initially maneu-
vering the recreation wheelchairs offered a challenge. “At the beginning, it’s tough steering your chair and learning to pick up speed or how to stop yourself,” Markley said. “A lot of times at the beginning, I would pick up my speed, but it hurt to stop myself. I would just run into the wall with my foot.” Markley also finds that the intramurals can leave her sore afterwards and act as an endurance workout for track and field. This is especially the case for the sharks and minnows game, which starts with one person in the center of the court and the rest of the participants pushing their chairs from end to end in an attempt to not be tagged. Markley will officially start the indoor track season in February. Her cross training in wheelchair sports this year should be an edge Markley will have over the rest of the competition.
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How Hayes became a Raider Tre Hogue Sports Writer Hogue.14@wright.edu
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right State may not have always been on Antania Hayes’ radar coming out of high school. In fact, she doesn’t remember whether or not she even heard of Dayton’s small, public university when she was being recruited as a high school senior. With all of that in the past, she’s looking to make the most of her second chance with the Raiders. What brings a McDonald’s All-American Game nominee and No. 36 ranked player in the nation, according to HoopGurlz, to Wright State? Things aligning in the right place and at the right time. “This was close to home. This was the best team and everybody else was real far and I just couldn’t be away from my family like that,” Hayes said. Before coming to Wright State, Hayes spent two years at the junior college level after failing to meet academic requirements at her first choice, Depaul. She did not spend two years wallowing in the doldrums of junior college hoops, she thrived. In her final season at Chicago-based Kennedy-King College, Hayes checked every box imaginable; averaging 26.2 points, 19.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists. “It wasn’t like I had to do everything, but we only had seven players,” Hayes said. “It was like ‘you’ve got to rebound, you’ve got to shoot, you’ve got to score you’ve got to pass. You got to do everything.” It was that kind of allaround skill set that made Hayes such a coveted prospect in the first place. Hayes received offers from collewww.theguardianonline.com
giate powers like Penn State, Michigan, Syracuse and Marquette, along with the aforementioned Depaul. “There were a lot of people recruiting her,” Raiders head coach Mike Bradbury said. Recruiting rarely occurs twice, but for Hayes it did, as her limited time at KennedyKing came to a close, it was time to choose again. Hayes was supposed to go back to Depaul after completing her two years at the JUCO level, but a mutual agreement between Hayes and Depaul allowed her to finish her career at Wright State. Understandably, the decision wasn’t an easy one to make. The next school she chose had to have her best interest at heart, as time was a factor. “I had to think about it because I did two years of college and I didn’t want to get messed over by anybody,” Hayes said. “I knew talking to Bradbury, meeting faceto-face, he let me know [how much] he wanted me.” “Out of everybody, I just could trust them. It’s a trust thing.” That trust has worked out for both parties as Wright State is off to a hot 7-2 start, thanks in no small part to Hayes. In nine games, Hayes ranks second on the team in both scoring and rebounding, with 12.1 and 7.8 averages respectively. That includes a 29-point, 12-rebound effort in a Nov. 27 win over Houston. Bradbury has come to expect these performances out of Hayes. “She needs to rebound and be aggressive and score the ball. She shouldn’t be a role player. She’s more than that,” he said. Early returns say, ”so far, so good.” December 9, 2015
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The man behind the jersey: A leader and a father Lee Barker III Sports Editor Barker.94@wright.edu
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oe Thomasson maintains a busy lifestyle being a student-athlete on the men’s basketball team as he balances his time between studies, practices and games as well as being a father to his two children. “It’s real tough,” the six foot, four inch senior guard said. “I don’t know if I can say I wanted it this young or at this point in my life, but having them has done nothing but motivate me and inspire me to go harder.” Joe has a four year old son, Joseph III and a four month old daughter, Andrea. “I just want them to say their daddy can get them anything they want,” Thom-
asson said. In his second season with the Raiders, Thomasson ranks second on the team while averaging 11.1 points per game. “Winning is first. That’s the first priority when you put on the jersey,” he said. “Also I want to go out there and I want to have fun and compete.” Thomasson began playing basketball when he was four years old and found much success with the game. He helped lead his high school team, the Thurgood Marshall Cougars, to the Division II high school Ohio State Finals in 2011. In the state semi-finals game against Toledo Rodgers, Thomasson scored 14
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points and made the gamewinning basket to defeat the Rams 68-66. “It was an unbelievable moment for my life,” Thomasson said. “For me to seal the deal and put the icing on the cake it was big moment not only for me but for our school and our team.” After graduating from Thurgood, Thomasson took his talents to State Fair where he was named a Junior College All-American. He averaged 14 points per game in his freshman season and 18 in his sophomore before transferring to Wright State in 2014. “Wright State was a loyal program to me,” Thomasson said. “One of the previous coaches that was here (Moore) never stopped helping me. He made sure I was on top of my academics.” Thomasson leads the Raiders with an average of 4.5 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game this year. His assist average ranks him fourth in the Horizon League, while he leads the conference with a 90.9 free throw percentage. (20-22) “He has to play to this level because that’s what is expected of him,” Raiders head coach Billy Donlon said. “We’ve given him the keys to the car. He’s got to drive it every night.” “He’s somebody who’s going to compete and give you their best every night,” former high school and current teammate Mark Alstork said. Alstork referred to Thomasson as a leader of the team and a brother to him as he said they have been through it all together. Thomasson will look to lead Wright State (3-5) past Miami (OH) on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m. @wsuguardian
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n his debut season with the Raiders, Mark Alstork, has made a name for himself on the men’s basketball team while averaging 10.8 points and four rebounds throughout the first eight games of the season. “I think Mark is still getting his legs back,” Raiders head coach Billy Donlon said. Alstork battled a metatarsal injury throughout the offseason but has not missed any games this year due to it. “It’s a challenge every day,” the sophomore said. “There’s a lot of people that do this so you have to have a certain work ethic to be one of the best at it.” Alstork played high school ball locally in Dayton at Thurgood Marshall. He averaged 21 points per game as a senior while the Cougars held the top rank in Ohio throughout the entire 2013 season with a 23-2 record. After graduating from Thurgood, Alstork made the decision to go to Ball State where he scored in double figures seven times during a nine game stretch and shot 50 percent from the three point line during conference play. He made the decision to leave the Cardinals because he strived for a larger role than the coaching staff wanted him to take. “When I left Ball State I called Joe (Thomasson),” Alstork said. “He was the first person I called and he told
me they will do me right here. They’re going to be loyal and make me better.” Thomasson, a senior guard for the Raiders played with Alstork at Thurgood Marshall where they found success together by leading the Cougars to the 2011 high school Division II state championship game. Donlon said the two have a love-hate relationship on the court which helps bring intensity to practice. “They love playing with each other and they hate losing to the other in practice,” Donlon said. Due to NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) rules, the six feet, five inch guard was forced to sit out a year after transferring from Ball State but took advantage of that time to grow on and off the court. “My knowledge of the game got so much better,” Alstork said. “My game has improved and my maturity has improved a lot since I’ve gotten here. That goes to the Wright State staff and players for getting me better each and every day as a player and as a man.” Alstork made the most out of his Raiders debut on Nov. 13 as he made four of six three point attempts and eight of 11 shot attempts for a game-high 27 points in a 77-69 win over South Dakota. He has continued to shoot well with a .403 shooting percentage, while shooting .400 from behind the three point line.
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Horoscopes Dec. 9-Jan. 12 Leo (July 23-Aug. 21)
Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)
Jump on the bandwagon and jump in the car - because your dreams could come true at Disney World this holiday break. Walking down Main Street, USA, you could come face-to-face with the love of your life...and they’ll be dressed in a Mickey Mouse costume. Rip the Mickey Mouse head off of them and plant a huge, wet kiss on their lips. Let the romance begin. Your lucky conversation topic is: Beef.
Taurus (Apr. 21- May 21)
You’ve been jumping to conclusions, Taurus, but you’ll regret it when you turn out to be wrong. Release your inhibitions and feel the rain on your skin. Your dare this month is: Eat two pounds of gummy bears in one sitting.
Gemini (May 22June 21)
Listening to Michelle Branch will only bring you pain this month, Gemini. Keep the bad memories at bay by eating copious amounts of chili peppers and burping the ABCs. Your lucky food is: Goo.
Cancer (June 22July 22)
Don’t give up on your career aspirations! The perfect opportunity is just around the corner for you. The key is to believe that it will show itself. Your lucky conversation topic is: Jumpsuits.
Avoid Christmas trees if you can. The baubles and ornaments might be shiny, but they could prove dangerous for you. On Friday, Dec. 26, if you don’t call your grandma to wish her “Merry Christmas,” you could tangle in a line of tinsel and fall, breaking your clavicle. Your lucky conversation topic is: Tasteful Donald Trump jokes.
Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep. 23)
Stay off Facebook for the rest of December, because your ex is going to be posting a lot and you’re not going to like it. Instead, focus your attention on sugar cookie decorating and SNL skits from the early 2000s. Your lucky alcoholic beverage is: Appletinis.
Libra (Sep. 24-Oct. 23)
The flatulence train is rolling into the station and you’re on board, Libra. It’s fruitless to run from the bad gas. I recommend you stick it out in the safety of your room, where you won’t bother others. While in quarantine, amuse yourself with old episodes of “America’s Next Top Model.” Your lucky conversation topic is: Booty tooches.
Scorpio (Oct. 24Nov. 22)
Stop resisting reality and wake up to the truth - your feet smell like day-old eggs and there’s nothing you can do about it. Give up on trying to change the uncontrollable things in your life and embrace them instead. Also, if you aren’t at The Greene on Jan. 3 with a bucket of KFC, you could get into a horrible car wreck. Sorry! Your lucky Christmas tree ornament is: A pickle.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23Dec. 22)
You will burn your tongue on apple cider on Jan. 8. It cannot be avoided. What you can avoid, however, is the stalker in your science class. ‘Forget’ to put on deoderant anytime you think you’ll come in contact with them. Your lucky potato is: Scalloped.
Capricorn (Dec. 23Jan. 20)
Hopeless when it comes to love? Look no further than the Student Union on Jan. 11. The love of your life will be wearing a puffy North Face jacket whilst wearing duck boots. Don’t trip when you meet their gaze. Your lucky conversation topic is: Sailor Moon wigs.
Aquarius (Jan. 21Feb. 19)
Having FAFSA nightmares? You should. Double check your financial aid information before it’s too late. I’m serious. Your lucky restaurant is: Colombiana.
Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Have high blood pressure? Cuddle puppies until you want to weep. Your unlucky conversation topic is: Traffic accidents on I-675.