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right State is introducing a new form of payment for vending machines and restaurants called RaiderCash. Formerly known as Flex Dollars, RaiderCash will work the same as Flex Dollars but will provide a five percent discount on all vending and participating restaurant locations off campus. “If a student uses excess financial aid to go on to a declining balance debit card at a university; at the end of that academic year, the unused amount has to be refunded to the student,” Steve Adams Associate Director of Wright1 card and vending services said. Adams said when WSU started to enforce this federal regulation, WSU could no longer mix financial aid flex and regular flex together WSU had to separate them out. “We changed it (Flex Dollars) to RaiderCash because the names were too similar. We wanted to eliminate confusion,” Adams said.
This way, students don’t mix financial aid flex with regular Flex Dollars. Once promotions start happening with the card, they will only be applicable with RaiderCash and no other form like financial aid flex. RaiderCash is the
ward points, discounts, whatever it is you get from your credit card because you made an expense,” Adams said. This is another benefit adding
money students deposit on their Wright1 card themselves and can be used anywhere on campus and many places off campus. There are four machines on campus that you can use to deposit money on your card or you can go the online route and deposit money right from your credit card. “Credit cards are prominent, everyone loves to use a credit card now-a-days, so if you make a deposit, you still get your loyalty points, re-
t o t h e five percent discount students receive from 17 merchants and about 100 vending machines. These merchants include Marco’s Pizza, the shopping center that has Hot Head Burritos, Penn Station and Pita Wrap. Also included is The Flying Pizza along with Subway and Tropical Smoothie Café, with many others on the list. Adams said the goal is to move across the freeway into Beavercreek. “Students might use it more. Flex Dollars are kind of con-
fusing; RaiderCash makes more sense. I wasn’t sure what Flex Dollars were until I heard of RaiderCash. I might put money on it instead of using my credit card,” local bank employee and Wright State student Garrett Crawford said. Crawford said that the five percent discount is more than the money he gets back on his credit card but he’s not sure about convenience. “It’s not convenient to go online all the time to put money on the (Wright1) card from the credit card,” Crawford said and even suggested that making it an app would be easier and faster for students. Crawford said he would like to see more merchants such as Taco Bell, Chipotle, Burger King and Wendy’s as well as grocery and health food stores. “There is literally no downside to the student putting money on the card when they use RaiderCash,” Adams said. Adams wants students to keep an eye out for more merchants to come and be added to the five percent discount that RaiderCash provides.
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ride and Prejudice and Zombies” is a feisty twist on Jane Austen’s classic tale, directed by Burr Steers and starring Lily James (“Cinderella”), Matt Smith (“Dr. Who”), Douglas Booth (“Noah”), Bella Heathcote (“Dark Shadows”) and Sam Riley (“Maleficent”). The movie is based off a 2009 horror comedy novelization by Seth Grahame-Smith. The film stays true to much of Austen’s nineteenth -century original storyline, except this time a plague has hit England and instead of husband hunting, the Bennett sisters are hunting zombies instead.
Lily James plays Elizabeth Bennett, the strong-willed protagonist most famous for her romance with Mr. Darcy. “It’s cool because you still get Jane Austen,” James said in a conference call with The Guardian. “That all remains at the heart of the story. The zombies just make it an exciting romp. It’s Austen with less traditional values and more candy on top.” “Because there’s zombies in the film, that allows you to make bold choices,” Matt Smith said about playing Mr. Collins, the obtuse cousin of the Bennett sisters. “I went back to the book as a source of material to try and make things up and improvise.” Story continued on page 4
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ll vending machines on campus are currently in the process of being updated in order to make choosing healthy snacks easier and more convenient for students. The first change being made is the addition of “Wright Choice” stickers to the labels of snack items deemed healthy in regard to specific qualifications. In order to obtain the Wright Choice sticker, an item must meet the healthy snacking guidelines put forth by the American Heart Association and by the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA). Examples of specific qualifications include maximum fat, sugar and sodium levels. The purpose of the stickers is to allow students to instantly know what they’re getting when they purchase an item. Every item with the Wright Choice sticker is
guaranteed to have less than 200 calories, less than 10 grams of fat and fewer than 20 grams of sugar. Fayelee Conley, a graduate student studying public history, supports the updates and said that the presence of the stickers may influence which snacks students decide to purchase.
“We have to disclose the calorie count of every product in our machines by December,” Adams said.
“I think it’s a good idea because it’s hard for people to control themselves sometimes. I think that [the stickers] will change people’s decisions, especially this time of year when everyone is working on their New Year’s resolutions,” Conley said. The second change being made is the addition of a touch screen interface, known as “The MIND,” to every vending station on cam-
pus. The MIND is an easy to use nutritional information guide and will allow students to view the nutrition labels of every product in the machine before they decide what to purchase. This system is being put in place largely as a result of new federal guidelines which require the school to disclose the calorie count of all vending snacks in clear view of the machines. Steve Adams, the associate director of vending services on campus, said that although the update will cost around $8,000 to implement, The MIND system is currently the best available option in terms of usability, convenience and aesthetics. “We have to disclose the calorie count of every product in our machines by December,” Adams said. “Unless things change, by the end of the year you’ll probably see at least one MIND system at every vending bank on campus.”
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ivisions, the twisted metal sculpture located at the base of the outdoor amphitheater, is set to be removed. Though known to many students as “The Bacon” or “Bacon Strips”, Divisions was created by sculptor Linda Cunningham and placed on the staging area of the amphitheater. The piece was originally in front of the New York City United Nations Building before it was transferred to Wright State in 1998. Divisions is made up of scarred wood with twisted steel and arranged in six groups. Each of the groups has its own plaque with Emmanuel Lévinas’ “Totalité et Infini” in the French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish and English languages. The WSU Student Government Association started the
process of removing the art piece once it was initiated by the CoLA Senator Lukas Wenrick. Since then, Director of Student Affairs Drew Ratzel and Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Gary Dickstein have worked through the process to remove the piece. Though a deal was almost finalized with a Cincinnati park, the two are hopeful for a new location. “We are currently working to find another location for the art piece either on or off campus,” Ratzel said. “No locations are concrete yet.” The Wright State Physical Plant has allocated “around
$5,000 to $7,000 for taking the piece and shipping it on a semi-trailer,” according to Gary Dickstein. If a park is willing to accept the sculpture, the park will pay for the reinstallation. Once it is scheduled to be moved, Cunningham will oversee the relocation. Once Divisions has been removed, it will to open up the space for all students to put on various performances, host events among other activities. Some goals for the amphitheater are to hopefully renovate it to include better electric, lighting, some coverage and better handicap accessibility.
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hen you’re sitting in class, do you ever wonder to yourself, ‘Why am I here?’ or ‘This is a waste of my time.’ That has been me for the last five years at Wright State and Clark State for many different reasons and I feel that it is time to voice my frustrations. This is to all of the professors who require attendance. Correct me if I’m wrong, but don’t we pay you? If a student feels that they can learn the material and pass the class without showing up, why should they be punished? First, I want to express that I understand some classes require students to engage and communicate with others which is a good skill to have, but what about the classes where the professor
literally goes over a PowerPoint and that’s all? The concept of opportunity cost taught me a lot about how to manage and value my time. The term refers to what activity you give up to do whatever it is that you’re doing. The opportunity cost for sitting in class could be many different things that could help reduce stress on students and help their time management. For example, if I’m not required to be in class, I could go over the PowerPoint online or read the material, possibly in a more efficient manner than if I were in class. Maybe the person suffering from the freshman 15 would find the time to run or hit the gym or the aspiring entrepreneur could find the time to get business booming. I also find that class time is not spent as wisely as it
could be sometimes, because I know professors who go slow, get off topic or even just don’t know what they’re doing. One time I had multiple two-hour classes in which the class was told to throw their notes away at the end of the class because they were wrong. That was two hours of my life wasted where I could’ve been doing so many other things like, I don’t know, maybe working to pay
especially loved the physical demand of the film. “It’s pretty rare that I get to kick ass,” Heathcote said. “It’s nice to have a physical role and kick the crap out of someone.” Austen purists may have resisted the gory twist on their beloved novel, but James argues that Jane Austen would have been at the forefront of the crowd cheering the production forward.
ters fight to survive. “Take something as surreal as zombies and it’s almost like the themes become heightened, become clear,” James explained. “Liz Ben-
off these ridiculous student loans. The designed in-class structure is not always the most efficient for all types of students and personalities. While some students may find it easier to learn while sitting in class, I am the opposite. As an introvert, I find that I am more efficient and detailed when I am studying in my own comfortable setting and sometimes in class I’m simply going through the
motions and tuning out the lecture. My intent is not to bash professors but to point out that it should be the students’ responsibility to learn the material and earn their grade. So rather than requiring attendance, maybe these professors need to look at themselves and earn the respect of their students to make them want to learn what they’re paying for.
“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” continued from Pg. 1... Smith explained that adding zombies to a classic story gave the cast license to tweak their characters to fit the heightened laws of the universe. “You can reinvent characters that have been played before, much like Hamlet, where actors take their spin on that character,” Smith said. “But you have to bring something new to the table.” “I mean, we had knives hidden in our knickers!” James added. In order to make the zombie slaying look realistic, the cast spent several months training with various weapons of destruction.
“The sisters all became a sort of girl band with swords.” - Lily James
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nett gets to beat the crap out of Darcy, which is an expression of her sexual frustration. My character is much angrier and fiercer. She can’t hide her feelings as much as in the
“It’s Austen with less traditional values and more candy on top.” - Lily James
“Austen is all about female empowerment,” James said. “I think she would love it. Austen loves girl power! I think Jane Austen purists do too.” The storyline has not changed drastically from the original. Zombie attacks aside, the film still includes the romantic tension of Elizabeth and Darcy that readers know and love, only this time it’s heightened as the characwww.theguardianonline.com
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High risk of carcinogens from smoking hookah Kasi Ferguson Features Writer Ferguson.137@wright.edu
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tred quickly growing in Europe, North America and South America, hookah smoking is a prevalent topic on any college campus. Also referred to as a waterpipe, shisha and narghile, hookah is typically smoked in social situations with the same mouthpiece being passed from person to person. A specially made tobacco, usually flavored, is used. It is widely believed to be a healthier alternative to other tobacco-related products, but more recent information contradicts the common perception. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, “The volume of smoke inhaled during a typical hookah session [of one hour] is about 90,000 milliliters, compared with 500 to 600 milliliters inhaled when smoking a cigarette.” The statement has some largely different numbers, but the misconception that hookah smoke isn’t harmful or is only minorly harmful might leave some indifferent in the wake of such a fact. World Health Organization (WHO), however, has published contrasting information. “Laboratory analyses of waterpipe smoke reveal measurable levels of carcinogens and toxicants such as nitric oxide and heavy metals. Additionally, the burning charcoal generates high levels of carbon monoxide (CO)
and carcinogenic PAH.” WHO went on to state in their findings that hookah smokers are exposed to similar levels of nicotine than cigarette smokers. In fact, multiple attributes of cigarette smoking - including secondhand smoke, the compilation of chemicals intaken and long-term repercussions like lung cancer and acute cardiovascular effects - are present in hookah smokers. The CDC also reported that hookah smoke is at least as toxic as cigarette smoke, stating, “The charcoal used to heat the tobacco can raise health risks by producing high levels of carbon monoxide, metals, and cancer-causing chemicals.” They went on to give figures showing a widespread use of the products, which, in the light of the previous figures, can be disconcerting. “Other small studies of young adults have found high prevalence of hookah use among college students in the United States. These studies show past-year use ranging from 22 percent to 40 percent.” Though hookah is clearly not meant to be treated as much more dangerous than any other tobacco products, the increasing number of young adults smoking hookah combined with a similarly widespread ignorance of certain facts isn’t conducive to a general state of health in the population. For more information on the subject, visit the WHO’s or the CDC’s website.
Veteran Spotlight: Jon Granata Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu
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right State University makes accommodations for a multitude of people from diverse backgrounds and some of those people fought for our freedom. Jon Granata is a graduate student, as well as a Community Engagement Coordinator for the Veteran and Military Center and President for the Veteran’s League. “I was in the Air Force. I did about five and a half years,” Granata said. “I was a C-130 Loadmaster, so I got to fly around all kinds of places. I did two deployments and I had a good time. I can’t complain.” A C-130 Loadmaster, according to Granata, is responsible for dropping supplies to troops in combat zones on rough terrain. To him, it was a dream job. “I live within eyeshot of the runway. I did that so I could hear them take off and land,” Granata said. “That’s what I did for so long, I find it very calming. I’m sure a lot of people hate it. Some people are trying to go to sleep, I’m sitting out there with my coffee. I can’t fly again. I got medi-
cally discharged. I didn’t want to get out, but I loved what I did. I would have never left.” After Granata left the Air Force he had some difficulty transitioning into civilian life. “I’m getting used to [being a civilian], but I think that’s why I’m doing what I’m doing now and trying to stay so active,” Granata said. “I always want to be doing something for veterans. Especially with transitioning. For me, transitioning was not good at all. It was difficult, but I’d like to make that easier for people. I served, I wasn’t planning on stopping, so why quit now that I’m out?” The Veteran’s League raised around $20,000 with The Veteran’s Ball and used the money to send 20 veterans to the Student Veterans of America national conference
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in Orlando, Florida, which provided information on expanding their organization and helped those in attendance clean up their resumes, network with companies looking to hire veterans and more. Granata said that WSU is very supportive to the veteran community. “It was cool coming back and seeing how much support we have,” Granata said. “That happens here. Wright State is very military friendly and we’re moving to the top, as one of the most military friendly schools. Wright State gave us $1.2 million to build the Veteran and Military Center. “This is a safe spot for veterans. If you’re ever having an issue, you can always come here and feel comfortable and be yourself. Dr. Gordon and his staff always try their best to take care of everyone. He will call professors and advisors and try and get the best for everyone.”
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hen she initially started her tennis career at Wright State in 2013, Linsey Verstrepen had to adjust to being the only foreign player on the roster, but it didn’t take long for her to become the pulse of the team she is today. The moment Verstrepen arrived on campus as a freshman after traveling from her home country of Belgium, she felt an instant connection with her teammates. “I like that I’m accepted by everyone,” Verstrepen said. “When I came in as a freshman I was the only foreigner because they were all Americans. I just felt like one of them immediately. I can’t really name a negative except for being tired a lot.” Last season Verstrepen had a stellar 24-1 singles record, 17-7 doubles record and was named the team MVP. If last Friday’s 4-3 team victory against The Uiversity of Day-
ton is any indication of how the season will go, it would be no surprise to see similar results follow for Verstrepen. Against Dayton, Verstrepen won her singles match in two sets and followed that up with a 6-2 victory in doubles with teammate Karline Haller. Before Friday’s match, it was clear Verstrepen had it circled on her calendar. “We lost to (Dayton) last year in a very close match and I think this year we’re just going there for revenge,” she said. Verstrepen is now comfortable with the American culture, but one thing that has been missing was an easy way to keep her friends and family up-to-date on her progress. To remedy this, first year head coach Eric Burns is trying to set up live scoring. “People from home can follow our home matches online. Our new coach (Burns) really wants to do that,” Verstrepen said. “In the past years, I used to just text them
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about it. I hope this year they’ll finally be able to keep track of my scores when I’m playing.” To say Verstrepen is exceling as an international business major would be an understatement. She currently holds a 3.88 GPA and was on the Horizon League All-Academic team last spring. In order to manage her time on and off the court Verstrepen says she keeps “a big planner.” As a team captain, Verstrepen is responsible for boosting team morale and her optimism for the upcoming season should help accomplish that. “Last year didn’t end very good because we didn’t make the Horizon League tournament,” Verstrepen said. “I think that’s our main goal this year and I’m pretty sure we can achieve that with the team we have at the moment. We’re physically ready for it and I think we’re all really pumped to start.” @wsuguardian
here are many aspects in golf that challenge players including the grass, weather, clubs, balls and the mental aspect of the sport. A strong work ethic is also required with golf in order to keep a consistent swing with consistent low scores. “I don’t want team members,” head golf coach Pete Samborsky said. “I want someone who wants to be the best and wants to win.” Although there is a Wright State golf team, golf is very much an independent sport, differing from other sports like basketball or soccer where the team works together interdependently. “Golf is a sport where you can’t out-hustle anybody,” Samborsky said. “In golf if you try harder, you’re going to do worse. It’s important to stay relaxed and focused.” During a golf match, five players take on the course for each team with a goal of achieving the lowest score possible on an individual level. At the end, the four lowest scores are added together for a team score. The lowest total wins the match. “Even when they’re out there playing, its an individual sport,” Samborsky said. “It’s not like they can tag somebody in to take a six-foot putt for them. They have to play from the first tee shot, to the hole-out on the eighteenth.” With golf being an outdoor sport, despite the snow and cold weather during the winter, players at Wright State do not make excuses for not practicing. Samborsky said
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the team motto is, “I prepare myself today for when my time comes, I’ll be ready.” “You’ve got to have a routine,” junior Austin Sipe said. “You’ve got to have a game plan of what you want to practice. Instead of going out there and hitting balls for five minutes and saying you practiced; you’re working to get quality shots, not quantity.” During the cold off-season, players practice at the Beavercreek Golf Course and Rollandia to make sure they are staying on top of their game. “They have a simulator that I hit wedges on to get my distance down,” junior Ryan Wenlzler said. “I do that, then I also putt in my room. It’s not the same, but I try to stay in the mode of practicing.”
“In golf if you try harder, you’re going to do worse. It’s important to stay relaxed and focused.” - Pete Samborsky
“We’ve been working on the mental preparation of staying positive,” Samborsky said. “Getting in with the trainer, doing exercise, weight cardio and getting with the yoga instructors.” Wright State’s golf team does not begin their spring season until Mar. 21 at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate, but Sipe thinks the team will be ready for it. “A lot of guys on our team are really hard working,” Sipe said. “They’re a great group of guys and we’re trying to be a force in the Horizon League.”
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right State women’s basketball team returned home from a two game road trip riding a fivegame winning streak for two games at the Nutter Center this past weekend. The first of two games was against the Milwaukee Panthers. The Panthers came to town and dominated the Raiders from beginning to end, winning 82-60. At one point in the contest the Raiders trailed by as many as 34 points. The loss came with a bittersweet twist. Senior guard Kim Demmings scored 25 points to pass, ironically, Milwaukee’s Traci Edwards (2,340 points from 2005-09) to become the all time women’s leading scorer in Horizon League women’s history. WSU outscored UWM 2616 in the fourth quarter, but it was too little, too late as the Raiders struggled to score in
the previous three quarters. Head coach Mike Bradbury was clearly frustrated with the team as they suffered their first defeat in conference play. He said the team got caught in a trap looking ahead to Green Bay, allowing Milwaukee to capitalize. “We’re good enough to beat anybody and we’re bad enough to lose to anybody,” Bradbury said. “I think we were distracted and that’s nobody’s fault but our coaches. That is 100 percent my fault for letting our team get distracted.” The outcome and attitude of both the team and Bradbury were obviously different on Saturday as the Raiders took on the Horizon League’s first place team, the Green Bay Phoenix. WSU lost a close, but well fought battle against the Phoenix but came up just short (63-58). “I thought our effort and attention to detail was
much better,” Bradbury said. “That’s why we were in the game. I think that this is something we can build on.” With 25 seconds remaining in the game, Demmings connected on one of two from the free-throw line to cut the deficit to one point. “I’m over Thursday and after tomorrow afternoon I’m going to be over Green Bay,” Bradbury said. “We’re going to get better again and I’m looking forward to continuing the journey.” “We’re 15-5; that is the best start through 20 games of any team that’s ever played Wright State women’s basketball,” he said. “I’m not going to sit here because we lose a couple games and act like the sky’s falling. It’s not.” Wright State (15-5; Horizon 5-2) resumes play on Thursday Jan. 28 as the Raiders take on the Youngstown State Penguins (13-5; Horizon 4-3) at 7 p.m.
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right State’s men’s basketball team has been on fire the last few weeks after winning five straight games at the Nutter Center and nine out of their last 10 games to move into first place in the Horizon League. “We don’t want to lose at all,” sophomore guard Mark Alstork said. “The winning streak matters but we just want to keep winning and keep pushing it each game. We want to beat everybody.” The Raiders (13-8; Horizon 7-1) hold a tie-breaker over Valparaiso after defending their home court with a 7362 victory on Friday, Jan. 22. Senior forward Joe Thomason pushed the Raiders past the Crusaders in the battle for first after scoring a gamehigh 21 points with 10 clutch free-throws in the final 2:36. “He just has it,” head coach 10
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Billy Donlon said. “That’s why we’re successful. His self-confidence is unbelievable. There’s nobody else I’d rather have at the line.” Alstork has been locked-in during the winning streak with an average of 15.6 points per game including a team-high 19 as the Raiders defeated UIC 80-66 on Sunday, Jan. 24. He was honored by the Horizon League as Player of the Week. “He (Alstork) is having an All-Conference season right now,” Donlon said. “Any time there’s a basketball related question in the film room, he has the answer. His basketball IQ is off the charts.” Sophomore guard Grant Benzinger has been feeling it from behind the threepoint line during the winning streak by averaging three per game with an average of 12.4 points per game. Benzinger made an appearance on Sports Centers top ten plays of the night after he sank a www.theguardianonline.com
three-quarter court shot as the buzzer expired against Valpo at halftime. He also hit a game-winning threepointer with 18 seconds left against Detroit on Jan. 18. Since conference play began on Jan. 24, Alstork is averaging a team-high 16.3 points per game while senior forward JT Yoho is not far behind, averaging 12.4 points off of the bench. Despite battling an injury, senior center Michael Karena is averaging 11.4 points per game during that time. “We have so many guys who can go off of the dribble and create for others,” Yoho said. “We have so many things going for us and I think that’s what makes us hard to guard.” The Raiders will look to continue their success on the road as they travel to Michigan for match-ups with Oakland and Detroit. They begin with Oakland at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29.
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Soccer Success Five players recieve All-Ohio honors Jesse Schrote Schrote.2@wright.edu Sports Writer
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right State men’s and women’s soccer teams both had multiple players named to the OCSA Division All-Ohio team. The men’s team had two players, junior forward Peguy Ngatcha and junior forward Eric Lynch, both named second team All-Ohio. Ngatcha was tied for second in the Horizon League with seven goals; he was also named as a first team AllHorizon League selection in 2015. “It’s great when you have guys that get accolades,” head coach Bryan Davis said. “We have lots of talented players and I’m really proud of the two guys that were named.” Davis is excited for the up-
coming season as well as the announcements to come for signing day on Feb. 1. “Our goal every season is a conference championship,” he said. “Training every way we possibly can and preparing the best.” Ngatcha was happy when he heard the news. “I was honored by it,” Ngatcha said. “It was for the team, for the program.” The women’s team had three players receiving honors. Sophomores Niki Romero and Bryce Heuber received first team honors, while teammate senior Ashley Gogolin was named to the All-Ohio second team. WSU women’s head coach Patrick Ferguson was pleased to hear the news of his players and they have their sights
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on returning to the conference championship. “I think they are all very deserving,” Ferguson said. “I think we are one of the better teams in Division I.” “I think our goal is to win the regular season title and the conference championship,” Ferguson continued. “We’ve been in the conference championship three of the last five years and the semi-final one time where we lost 1-0 in penalty kicks. Honestly we could’ve been there four of the last five.” The Raiders have only one returning senior, but Romero and Heuber are returning as well. “I think we have a great young team,” Ferguson said. “A lot of underclassmen and one senior.”
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The Jumble
Horoscopes Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)
You’re feeling spontaneous this week, Aries. But instead of dying your hair green and piercing your septum, you should consider taking a roadtrip instead. The stars have aligned and you could meet someone of value at a rest stop in Indiana. Look for a man in a trucker hat driving a big rig. He has something he wants to say to you. Your lucky conversation topic is: Oprah’s book club.
Taurus (Apr. 21- May 21)
You have a tendency to be judgmental, Taurus, but don’t let that stop you from getting to know the kid next to you in your Tuesday/Thursday class. You could learn a lot more from people if you were more friendly. Your lucky duck this week is: The Mallard.
Gemini (May 22June 21)
Dress fancy on Saturday, Jan. 30, as you will encounter an important figure who could further your career. Make a good impression by not mentioning your bunions. Your lucky conversation is: Cartoon characters on BandAids.
Cancer (June 22July 22)
Settle down with your significant other by dropping hints that you want to buy a puppy with them. This is a great way to guage how comfortable they are with longterm committments with you. If they do not want the puppy, dump them and buy a puppy anyway. You deserve it, Cancer. Your lucky conversation topic is: The different ways to pronounce the planet Uranus.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 21)
You’re technically minded, which means you tend to overanalyze your relationships. You might be tempted to overthink the little details, but resist! Your significant other does not have evil intentions towards you this week, Leo. There’s no telling about next week though. Your lucky show is: “Brule’s Rules.”
Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep. 23)
Speaking in a German accent on Sunday, Jan. 31 could win you thousands of dollars. The stars are twinkling, which means you must seize the moment when it grips you. Your lucky conversation topic is: Your favorite smells.
Libra (Sep. 24-Oct. 23)
Buy yourself a litter of kittens, Libra. They just might be the thing you need to get over Kimmy or Jenny or whatever his name is. Just be careful, because it’s a slippery slope from cat afficionado to filling that baby-hole in your heart with a manx dressed in ridiculous fluffy dresses. All of your friends will cringe at every dinner party, but if you let it go too long, you won’t have any friends, so win-win. Your lucky facial hairstyle is: Mutton chops.
Scorpio (Oct. 24Nov. 22)
Get all wrapped up...in your love affair with celery! Keeping a fresh stalk of celery on you at all times will ward off sickness, as well as unwanted strangers who like to talk to people they don’t know in the Union Market. Don’t let your celery go lonely though, Scorpio. A tomato is a perfect addition and will help you keep your balance when you almost fall on the walk to Lot 4. Your lucky phone number is: 662-1991.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23Dec. 22)
Stay away from alchohol this week, Sagittarius. You will inevitably find yourself within a White Castle surrounded by walls of sliders. You will regret every bite while you are clutching the toilet calling out to the heavens for relief. Your lucky pickle this week is: Gherkin.
Capricorn (Dec. 23Jan. 20)
Do you always have the feeling that you’re being watched? That’s because you are being watched...by the neighborhood birds. Make sure to keep your blinds closed, for your local birds are planning to attack your cat within the week. Lucky for you, your windows are in the way. But these birds will rally, they will rise and they will not be stopped. Your lucky conversation topic is: The healing properties of Elderberries.
Aquarius (Jan. 21Feb. 19)
Don’t be stingy with your phone number, Aquarius. There are people out there that want to talk to you, but no, you refuse to answer phone calls from numbers you don’t know. Waiting for them to leave a voicemail just isn’t cutting it when the stranger from Starbucks calls for a date this week. Your lucky conversation topic is: Lucid dreaming.
Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Unless you eat a pound of kale by next Tuesday, you will experience sleep paralysis almost every night. Get munching! Your lucky conversation topic is: Tapeworms.
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