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36 questions to fall in love with complete strangers Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu

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ove, like most things in life, can be boiled down to a science. Now we have the formula to do it. You can now find love with 36 questions and a staring contest.

A study called “The Experimental Generation of Interpersonal Closeness” by Arthur Aron et al. paired up heterosexual strangers and gave each couple the list of questions to answer. Then, each couple was asked to stare into their partner’s eyes for four minutes.

The study resulted in overall feelings of closeness between the partners and even a pair who married within months after the experiment.

Vancouver writer Mandy Len Catron tested this and recorded her results in “Modern Love,” an article in the New York Times. The first time she had one-on-one time with a coworker in a bar, they decided to Google the questions and test out how easy it is to fall in

love. Though they didn’t follow the guidelines of the study completely, as both knew each other before the experiment, Catron admits to falling in love with her partner.

Of course, Catron doesn’t

even really credit the study to being the true reason that they fell in love. However, that does not mean that it did not help.

If you are alone and desperate this Valentine’s Day, why not experiment for yourself

and give this list of questions a shot with someone equally alone and desperate? Who knows where things could go?

The questions are available online at www.theguardianonline.com.

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Former senior advisor to the provost sues university Travis Sollars Contributing Writer Sollars.5@wright.edu

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yan Fendley, former senior advisor to the provost, is suing the university for $32,583 in damages after being fired from his position in August of 2015.

This is in addition to a previous lawsuit filed by Fendley in Dec. 2015 for $249,000. Both lawsuits are a result of Fendley’s claim that he was fired without just cause and the dollar amounts represent the pay Fendley would have received had he not been fired.

According to Wright State policy, the university must give employees a nine months’ notice before terminating one’s employment without just cause. Fendley claims that his involvement in project SpiderXchange, a business part-

nership between Wright State University and information technology (IT) company Web Yoga, was not a situation that should have warranted dismissal without notice. Fendley is seeking the money he lost as a result of this allegedly improper termination.

The IT company Web Yoga, a staffing resource company which helps businesses build IT departments that fit their needs, payed the Wright State Research Institute (WSRI) $1.5 million in December of 2010 for their collaboration on the SpiderXchange project.

The WSRI worked with Web Yoga to hire in immigrant software developers with H-1B work visas, which in itself is a legitimate and legal process.

However, upon analyzing the business model, immigration experts suspect that the col-

laboration may have been taking advantage of federal immigration laws in an effort to obtain “cheap labor.”

Nearly 233,000 foreigners applied for an H-1B work visa in 2015 alone, but the federal government only permits 85,000 to be accepted per year. This makes it difficult for private companies like Web Yoga to secure H-1B workers on their own. Research nonprofits and universities, on the other hand, are exempt from this cap and are also exempt from wage requirements, which means that universities can pay H-1B workers much less than required of private companies.

Federal law states that immigrant workers with an H-1B hired by a university must work specifically and

only for that university. This regulation is in place to help keep private staffing agencies from using universities and nonprofits as a source of cheap labor, which is what appears to have happened under the leadership of Fendley.

Investigators suspect that the university may have abused its power by helping Web Yoga hire additional workers that were not working specifically for Wright State.

Fendley, as the former CEO of the WSRI, played an active role in Wright State’s partnership with Web Yoga. The investigation in to the business deal is still ongoing, however, which leads Fendley to believe that his termination was premature and a violation of university policy. The results of Fendley’s case have not yet been determined or released.

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Effects of HB 48: Legalization of weapons on campus Kelsey Powell Contributing Writer Powell.210@wright.edu

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ouse Bill 48, the new concealed carry law for guns, passed about 3 months ago, but what all is entailed?

According to National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), this bill will expand where Ohio carry permit holders may lawfully carry a firearm for self-defense.

This bill would also give college institutions discretion on whether to allow concealed carry on their campus according to NRA-ILA. HB 48 also says that license holders can possess firearms on school property as long as they are kept in a vehicle.

According to Buckeye Firearms Association, license holders would also be able to possess firearms in “non-secure” (road, parking garage and baggage claim) areas of airports. This bill will make some big changes to the way

license holders carry their firearms especially in public areas like schools and airports.

“In my personal opinion, Ohio law makers are feeling pressure from pro-gun activists. There are already stiff gun laws in place,” ex-cop and CCW (carrying a concealed weapon) teacher Eli Winkler said. Winkler doesn’t believe that keeping firearms in vehicles on school property will cut down on incidents happening on school property.

“If an incident happens, you will find people running to vehicles to get their firearms. This just compounds the problem when law enforcement arrives,” Winkler said. “Law enforcement personnel will not be able to distinguish the suspect from the innocent bystanders.”

“I think they should be allowed in school parking lots in their cars just in case of an emergency especially since our society has had multiple

situations with school shootings in the past,” Wright State criminal justice major Vivi Marquez said.

With different views on having firearms in vehicles on school property, colleges and universities have been given the option of having firearms on their campuses if desired.

“You have to look at liability,” Winkler said. “If the institutions, colleges, universities, etc. restrict weapons on site, innocent people are helpless.

If they approve weapons on site, innocent people may be hurt. This is why training and responsibility is so important if these institutions, colleges and universities allow their people to carry weapons on site.”

Marquez says that schools need to be safe and a gun on campus can worry some people especially if their children are attending that college or university. With school shootings and whether this bill will help cut down

Jordan, as well as outdoor skill classes, instructional sessions, beer tastings and competitions. The event is free to students, “showcasing the vibrant lifestyle and culture of human powered endeavors through inspiration, education, and experience,” according to the event’s mission statement.

“The Adventure Summit has something for everyone,” Amy Anslinger, the as-

sistant director of Outdoor Recreation, said. “There is an indoor triathlon and canoe battleship competition on Friday evening and an indoor bouldering competition on Saturday.”

Anslinger also mentioned that over 50 local clubs, retailers, outfitters and organizations would help connect people to points of interest at the exposition.

Students can participate in a myriad of workshops; such as fly tying, backcountry medicine, hammocking and family backpacking to name a few.

The workshops will be held in the Student Union, ranging from the Apollo Room to the racquetball courts. The timeline for The Adventure Summit can be found on www.theadventuresummit.com.

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rom Feb. 12 to 13, Wright State will partner with Five Rivers MetroParks to put on the region’s premier outdoor adventure exposition, The Adventure Summit.

The exposition, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will feature speakers such as Amy Purdy and Luke “Strider”

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incidents in question, this bill could have effects on police officers. Marquez doesn’t believe there will be an effect on cops because people already carry firearms in society.

“This law allows more people to carry weapons, which could create a vigilante soci-

ety-taking the law into their own hands,” Winkler said.

“Adequate training is imperative. When law enforcement arrives on the scene, it is hard to distinguish who is the suspect and who is the victim when both have weapons in their possession.”

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Letter to the Editor: Electronic cigarettes

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s a medical student here at WSU, I read with interest the article regarding electronic cigarettes, and felt obligated to weigh in on the issue. E-cigarettes are a significant public health discussion point right now, for many of the reasons listed – namely, the question of whether risks outweigh benefits.

Regarding this, I think a few points warrant further discussion: the WHO studies and subsequent recommendations, which were mentioned in the article, are essential for understanding the issue. A significant factor that was not addressed in The Guardian article is the concern regarding use of ecigarettes by minors. In many states, there is no minimum age for purchase (and with bright colors and flavors like “Cotton Candy,” adolescents and even children might be attracted to using them).

A preliminary study by the National Youth Tobacco Survey showed that the number of middle and high school students using e-cigarettes nearly tripled from 2011 to www.theguardianonline.com

2013, and that almost half of those surveyed say they plan to smoke regular cigarettes in the next year. So, while e-cigarettes may help some smokers quit (more research needs to be done on the efficacy of this), the reverse seems to be true. Also, individuals who may never have smoked might start smoking because of e-cigarettes. We need more data to say this definitively, but the concern is a valid one that warrants further investigation and, in the interim, tighter regulations on electronic cigarettes.

Lastly, I want to comment on the risks involved with using e-cigarettes – mainly, that we don’t yet know the longterm risks. Because of this, it would be disingenuous to tout e-cigarettes as a “safer alternative” to regular cigarettes. Perhaps they are better in some areas, but worse in others. Until we have more sufficient data, I suggest caution in their usage and recommendation.

Sincerely, Brent Schnipke, MS2 MD Candidate, Boonshoft School of Medicine February 10, 2016

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President Hopkins’ love story Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu

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he most prominent power couple on campus must be the President and First Lady of Wright State University, but how did they come to start their relationship and what kind of wisdom can they impart to young couples?

Before President Hopkins met his wife, the bachelor life was not satisfying.

“As a bachelor, I was trying to figure out how to just lead life,” Hopkins said. “I say lonely because that’s what comes to mind. Not having someone to share things with, experiences with, the heartaches, the joys. It means so much more to have someone in your life that you can share things with.”

As an assistant professor at a Texas university, Hopkins met his wife, Angelia.

“I don’t think I would call it love at first sight,” Hopkins said. “I think I would call it great respect for each other as professionals and then the ability to get to know her and to share dreams with her and share what we wanted to see 4

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in life. It just grew from that.

But it was a gradual building of trust and respect.”

As their relationship grew, they decided to get married.

“It was not a first wedding,” Hopkins said. “It was a second wedding, so it was really special for the two of us.

[We were alone] and we went somewhere very warm and ended up going on a cruise for our honeymoon. That was what we wanted to do at that moment for just the two of us, then we celebrated with our family afterward.”

Now approaching their thirtieth anniversary, Angelia and David Hopkins are considering renewing their vows to have the ceremony with their whole family.

In their marriage, they have experienced differences, but have always been able to resolve their issues.

“You know, I know this sounds corny, but we don’t really fight,” Hopkins said.

“We have had, I wouldn’t say fights, but things we’ve had to work through together.

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have to work through. You have to listen to each other.”

Communication, to Hopkins, is the key to a successful marriage.

“I know everyone would say it, but it’s about thinking about serving the other person,” Hopkins said. “I think so many marriages are about keeping track. It’s about, ‘You did this, I’m mad at you.’

It’s not a contract, it’s about serving the other person and helping them become the person they want to be.”

Hopkins had advice for those who are single or in new relationships.

“There’s a time for everything,” Hopkins said, “So make sure you’re taking care of yourself in terms of education, in terms of your own dreams. You want to have dream together, but you can’t just throw away your own individual dream. How do you find that happy medium, where you can pursue your goals and share a life with someone else? Sure, you have to sacrifice occasionally, but really, it’s about understanding who you are first.”

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right State graduate Karri O’Reilly has been making it big in Hollywood with her resume becoming more impressive with every film.

Originally in computer engineering, O’Reilly switched to motion picture production after taking a theory class. With film school taking up much of her time, her activities consisted of crewing films and sticking to her studies.

“I started working professionally while I was still in school,” O’Reilly said. “At the time it was not uncommon for film majors to take a quarter off to work if there was the opportunity to get on a feature film,” O’Reilly said.

“I worked on a few features while I was still in school and then later worked at WDTN before moving to Los Angeles.”

O’Reilly has just finished co-producing the Sundance selection “Goat,” which stars Ben Schnezter and Nick Jonas, as well as being the production manager for Academy Award nominee for the film “Carol,” starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara.

Having everyday be different is why O’Reilly really enjoys her career.

“Be careful of how much debt you take on,” O’Reilly said.

“You get to meet and work with amazing people, both in front of and behind the camera,” O’Reilly, said. “Carol was great because of the level of talent – seeing Ed Lachman and Sandy Powell and Todd Haynes work was amazing.”

O’Reilly has worked on hundreds of films, commercials, television programs and more in production.

Aside from producing, she helped to create the Ohio

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Film Tax Credit which has helped bring millions of dollars in film activity to the state since 2009.

Since her job is freelance, O’Reilly warns that this type of work isn’t for everybody.

The income may not be constant which can be hard for many people, especially those with children.

“I see many young, smart people that sabotage great opportunities or relationships because they feel they are beneath them or aren’t utilizing the skills they want to use.”

Her advice to students is simply: “Be careful of how much debt you take on,” O’Reilly said. “Having a giant loan payment will limit your future in ways you can’t imagine yet. Get out from under it as soon as you can.”

O’Reilly went on to talk about the options that young people have: To go to college or to start their career first.

“As valuable as the education you get in college is, it is important to remember that in terms of your career, this is not part of your “dues paying” years. That comes later, in your first couple of years on the actual job,” O’Reilly said. “I see many young, smart people that sabotage great opportunities or relationships because they feel they are beneath them or aren’t utilizing the skills they want to use.”

“If you have the financial safety net to run off to Brooklyn and open an alpaca farm, go right ahead. But if you don’t, remember that your future employers are going to care about your attention to what the job needs from you, not what you need from the job.”

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Bad date stories from WSU Kasi Ferguson Contributing Writer Ferguson.137@wright.edu

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veryone has bad dates it’s a fact of life. Some, however, are a bit stranger or more obnoxious than others, and Wright State students are here to tell their stories.

Zane Ferguson, Criminal Justice Major - “I went on a date with a chick I met on a dating app. When I got there, I was early, so I saw her walk in - but she walked in with a dude. I was confused, and they both walked up to me and said, ‘Hey, are you Zane?’

I said I was, and they then explained to me that they were in an open relationship and one of her three boyfriends had come to make sure it was safe. He then talked to me about how cool it is to be in a multi-man relationship.”

Just a tip: active polyamory should probably be included on a dating profile.

Victoria Halfacre, Nursing Major - “One guy I went on a date with was so con-

trolling, he actually ordered my food for me! Didn’t ask me. Even after the meal, he said I wanted something else and the waitress brought it.

It was overwhelming. On my first date with another guy, he kept rubbing my leg the whole time - so weird - and we were at a movie. Can’t a girl just watch a movie? This guy tried making out with me in the middle of “Star Wars.”

Yikes, the force was not with him.”

Here’s a tip: Keep in mind that ladies should probably be left to order their own food and interrupting one of the biggest films in cinematic history by being a little too touchy-feely really is not the way to go.

Jordan McClain, Psychology - “I once went on a date and I was really feeling the guy at dinner, but then we went to the movies. He put his arm around me, and he smelled terrible. Like, I wanted to vomit, I was really struggling not to gag.

He kept trying to get closer - it was the biggest turn-off.

He smelled like weed and old food. After that, he really wanted to move forward with dating but whenever I saw him, I felt sick, so that obviously didn’t pan out.”

Anonymous Male - “Let me start by saying that you shouldn’t go out of your way to be fancy for your date, but have some decency. Present yourself well, you know? I went to a boy’s house once for a date. He had invited me over and I figured we were going to watch a movie or something. Well, he answers the door in his pajamas, which was weird. He then invites me in and offers me food, and when I say yes, he makes microwaveable ravioli. As in, Chef Boyardee. I was baffled. He then explained that he had no plans - he just liked casual relationships where he could ‘feel the vibe’ and decide what to do based on that. Oh. My. Gosh.”

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he Wright State theatre program recently presented “A Streetcar Named Desire,” a gritty story of the fight for love, family and home. Directed by adjunct professor Jason Podplesky, the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama was a major hit. Senior Ellie Margolis, who plays the leading role of Blanche DuBois, spoke highly of the play and its deeper meaning.

“It’s a classic, really, in many ways about realizing how there’s so much strength and beauty in the world,” said Margolis. “My character is trying to save her sister and kind of loses herself in the process, and the characters completely clash.”

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dark and physical production, it’s important that I can trust them.”

The program brings iconic stories to Wright State each year throughout the fall, winter and early spring. Previously presented were “The Great Gatsby” and “Chicago,” and coming next is “Music Man,” a wildly popular and critically acclaimed musical which will, according to the program’s website, be sold out before they even open.

Performing such well done and widely known plays with a cast of busy college students can be difficult, but Margolis has the utmost faith in the actors and crew.

“It’s really a grueling process. Being there for hours and hours every day, you really get lost in the characters and when you’re doing that on top of school or work, it can be highly stressful.” However, Margolis later said, “It’s been an intoxicatingly joyous process, though. We love www.theguardianonline.com

what we do and we put the work in.”

There may tend to be a distinct separation between academia and the arts at universities, but she also feels like the theatre program is one worth investing time in and jumping that barrier for.

“Like “A Streetcar Named Desire,” which is so intense and complicated, we really try to bring important landmarks in theatre and literature to our stage. The casts are so hardworking and talented.”

Based on the recent and past performances of these students, tickets to the productions are definitely worth the investment. After the upcoming “Music Man,” Margolis herself will be presenting an original story at the end of April, one which she had a hand in creating. More information on tickets and the theatre program can be found on Wright State’s website.

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Adam Ramsey Features Editor Ramsey.55@wright.edu

he bathrooms located across the hall from Rathskeller Hall in the Student Union have new signs designating them “universal restrooms,” or restrooms which are available to all genders.

These new signs were placed on Wednesday, Jan. 20 according to Community Engagement Coordinator with the Office of LGBTQA Affairs, Shanna Meek.

The bathrooms have become gender neutral to alieviate any discomfort that members of the LGBTQ community may ezperience when using gendered bathrooms.

“I think it’s really nice, because there are a lot of people, especially who come in [the LGBTQA Resource room] that don’t feel comfortable to go into any sort of gendered

bathroom,” Meek said. “They don’t feel safe in either one that they go in, they could be beat up or looked at weird.

It’s just nice to have a nongendered bathroom so that they can go in and they don’t have to worry about people getting freaked out.”

Within the two days the signs have been placed, there have already been a few complaints over the change, according to Josh Scacco, Graduate Assistant of LGBTQA Affairs.

“It’s a gender neutral space,” Scacco said. “We’re hearing that some people are uncomfortable or surprised by that. What we’re really trying to roll out with this is that people should be more concerned about behavior in this space than identity in this space. So if someone is washing their hands, there’s going to be the immediate

worry. That’s okay, that’s how we’ve all been conditioned, however, if they’re just washing their hands then there’s nothing to be worried about.”

Petey Peterson, Director of LGTQA Affairs said that some people expressed a safety concern with the possibility of sexual assault in these gender neutral bathrooms.

“Honestly, I think that a lot of the push back stems from not understanding, and that’s okay,” Peterson said. “We’re here to try to help connect with that and explain that, but there’s the notion that these restrooms somehow make sexual assault legal.

That will always be illegal.”

Peterson believes that the restrooms at WSU will now be inclusive to all students on campus.

“Now that we have [these restrooms], people will see that this is working really

effectively and our students need this. We’re not requiring anyone to use these restrooms, there are still gendered restrooms in every building. People aren’t comfortable with this and that’s okay, we understand, but there are a lot of students who need this, so it’s a winwin.”

Peterson is also willing to converse with anyone regarding questions they may have.

“If folks have concerns, come to us,” Peterson said. “If you’re really struggling with being okay with this and want to have a conversation, we will have this conversation with you. That’s why we have this new office and why WSU made this commitment is to support all students, in our case, specifically LGBTQ students and allies. Don’t be afraid of us. We’re fun, we’re great.”

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Men’s basketball battling for a top tournament seed Lee Barker III Sports Editor Barker.94@wright.edu

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ith six games remaining in the regular season, Wright State (15-10) men’s basketball team holds a second place tie in the Horizon League with Oakland (17-8) as both have a 9-3 conference record.

After winning back-to-back games at home against Milwaukee (15-9; 6-5 Horizon) and Green Bay (14-10; 6-5 Horizon), WSU will head on the road for a battle with the top team in the conference, Valparaiso (20-4; 10-1) and the bottom, UIC (3-19; 1-10).

Wright State has defended the Nutter Center well this season with a 12-1 record, their only loss coming

against Georgia State on Dec. 4, 59-46.

“Before the season, coach told us that we don’t lose in the Nutter,” freshman guard Mark Hughes said.

The Raiders defeated UIC 80-66 at the Nutter Center on Jan. 24 and will tip-off against the Flames at the UIC Pavilion at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11.

Then on Saturday, Feb. 13, WSU will take on Valparaiso at the Athletics-Recreation Center at 8 p.m. Last time against the Crusaders, the Raiders defeated them at home 73-62 on Jan. 22 as WSU took a first place lead at the time.

The final six games are huge for the Raiders because

the top two teams at the end of the regular season are awarded the top two seeds in the Horizon League Tournament beginning on Saturday, March 5. The top two seeds receive first and second round byes and are automatically in the semi-finals round.

“You just wait until that last weekend,” head coach Billy Donlon said. “There’s too many good teams and too many good games to be played. We’ve just got to continue to do our job to the best of our ability.”

After the road trip, the Raiders return home as they host Oakland and Northern Kentucky (9-14; 5-7) for their final home stand of the season.

“It’s pretty expected considering we are a Midwest team,” Curylo said. “We got to get out there and get playing and we got to go to where it’s warm.”

The Raiders look to improve on their record from a year ago as they went 23-33, while going 11-7 in the Horizon League. They have their sights on the post-season.

“Our goal is to make it to the post-season every year,” Curylo said. “Our non-conference schedule is pretty tough and that’s on purpose.”

“It’s to make sure we’re ready when it comes to playing the Horizon League teams. We’re ready to compete,” Curylo said. “We focus

on getting prepared to win the Horizon League.”

The team recently had nine players named NFCA AllAmerica Scholar Athletes.

“Our team academics overall have been really great the past couple of years our team GPA as a whole is 3.3,” Curylo said. “To have nine players get recognized for having a 3.5 or better shows that we are not only focusing on what we do in between the lines but getting the job done in the classroom.”

The Raiders will play on the road to until Wednesday, Mar. 23, as they take on crosstown rival Dayton at 5 p.m. at the WSU Softball Field.

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Softball begins their season Jesse Schrote Sports Writer Schrote.2@wright.edu

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right State’s softball team will begin their season this coming weekend, Feb. 12-14, as they travel to Boca Raton, FL for games against Penn State, Tulsa, Hofstra, Florida Atlantic and SIU Edwardsville.

“We’re really fired up for this season,” head coach Lynn Curylo said. “Our girls can’t wait to get out and play in Florida. We’re looking forward to getting started.”

WSU begins the season with their first 25 games on the road, which seems to be typical for teams in the Midwest according to Curylo.

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10 SPORTS J Williams: The meaning behind the music

Chasing his dreams to become a rapper Lee Barker III Sports Editor Barker.94@wright.edu

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t just 19 years of age, sophomore on the club football team, Jesse Williams, is part of the computer science program at Wright State and recently released his debut EP, ‘Just Watch’ on Jan. 1 with features from Funk Volume artist SwizZz and the CEO and founder of Fly America records, Mark Battles.

Jesse, better known as JWilliams, grew up in Dayton and began making raps when he was in sixth grade. Now, almost eight years later, Williams has a following of over 30.6 thousand on Twitter.

“I’m just a regular guy trying to make music,” Williams said. “I see a lot of negativity and I want to do something to change that. People will always be influenced by music.”

Williams’ most popular songs on Spotify are: Good Enough (Feat. SwizZz), Mistreated, Rep My Team (Feat.

K2 Droyd) and Believe Me Now (Feat. K2 Droyd, Brittani Jenae and Mark Battles).

In ‘Mistreated,’ Williams raps a story about a young girl who was raped, a boy who was abused by his father, then a sixth grader who was bullied during school.

Jesse personalized the track towards the end with lyrics, ‘Who could it be? Well that sixth grader, it was me.”

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featured on Williams’ first mixtape, ‘I Am Underrated,’ which came out in May, 2015.

Williams and Kidd have made many songs together and have plans for another mixtape coming later in 2016.

“He’s like the little brother I never had,” Williams said.

The two preformed at Skully’s in Columbus in July, 2015

as they opened for Mark Battles and former Fly America artist, Derek Luh. “It was a cool environment,” Williams said. “Like, ‘Wow these are famous rappers and I get to open up for them.’ It was fun performing and going around the stage and it was a really good experience.”

“A lot of people ask me,

‘What motivates you to keep going?” Williams said. “I look at it like this: every rapper has been in this stage before where they don’t have a lot of fans. I listen to people like Future and Chief Keef sometimes and if they make it, I’ve got to be able to.”

“A lot of people like to judge and talk about people and put them down for no reason,” Williams said. “Come to find out they didn’t know their back story or why things the way they are. Everybody does that until something drastic or bad happens, then its too late.”

‘Just Watch’ also features Fly America singer Brittani Jenae and one of Williams best friends, Daniel Kidd (K2 Droyd), who were both

Raiders women on a winning streak

Jesse Schrote Sports Writer Schrote.2@wright.edu

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right State women’s basketball team has won three straight and seven of their last 10 match-ups.

This past week the Raiders went on the road to face the Valparaiso Crusaders and the UIC Flames.

Thursday, Feb. 4, WSU emerged victorious, 65-54 as they beat the Crusaders for the second time this season.

The Raiders struggled shooting the ball, going 30 percent from the field and 52 percent from the foul line.

“We had trouble making shots, but did a good job of rebounding” head coach Mike Bradbury said. “Defensively we were really good, that kept us in the game.”

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mings led the Raiders in scoring with 17 points with junior guard Antania Hayes contributing 11 points.

Sophomore forward Lexi Smith led the team with 12 rebounds.

WSU jumped out to a 2-0 lead with a layup by Demmings, 9:11 into the contest and never trailed, they led by as much as 13 before sealing the deal with an 11-point victory.

Sophomore forward Jasmyn Walker led the way for Valpo scoring 14 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.

The Raiders recorded their third consecutive win as they went into Chicago and swept the season series with an 80-72 victory against the Flames.

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three ties as it culminated with a score of WSU 32 – UIC 30.

“Saturday we were much better offensively,” Bradbury said. ‘We played a good team that’s way better than their record.”

“They’ve probably got the second best team in the league,” Bradbury said. “We were fortunate to get out of there with a win.”

The Raiders began the second half with a three pointer from Demmings with 9:50 remaining and they maintained enough of a flow to prevent the Flames from recapturing the lead.

Demmings had a game high 35 points, only three shy of her single game best of 38.

Three other Raiders scored in double figures including Hayes, freshman guard

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Emily Vogelpohl and junior center Richelle van der Keijl.

Van der Keijl added nine rebounds as well.

Senior forward Ruvanna Campbell led the way for UIC as she scored 18 points and snatched 15 boards.

“It was really a team effort,” Bradbury said. “Everybody made free-throws and we re-

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ally competed offensively, I was happy with that.”

Wright State (18-6; Horizon 8-3) returns to action Saturday Feb. 13, as they take on the Norse of Northern Kentucky (14-8; Horizon 6-5). Tip-off is at 7 p.m.

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VALENTINE’S DAY

Feb. 11- Feb. 17

Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)

The petting zoo is in your future, Aries, because the stars are shaped like a billy goat this week. Channel your inner animal lover as you connect on a new level surrounded by adorable creatures. Your lucky conversation topic is: Siamese cats.

Taurus (Apr. 21- May 21)

Instead of taking your date to dinner and a movie, take them to the bookstore and buy them a coffee instead. This will appeal to their intellectual side, quaranteeing you a second date. You’re welcome. Your lucky conversation topic is: Peanut allergies.

Gemini (May 22June 21)

The stars recommend not eating lactose this week, Gemini. Your stomach won’t appreciate it if you do when you go on that wild date for Valentine’s Day. Or let’s just say, your date won’t appreciate it. Your lucky conversation topic is: The effects of a lactose allergy.

Cancer (June 22July 22)

Get down and dirty...as you wash the dishes! Go out of your way to do little things for your date or significant other this week, Cancer. You’ll find the little things are much more important than buying a big gift. Your lucky conversation topic is: Different slang terms for noses.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 21)

Your dream date is hooking a sled to the back of your car and driving around in an icy parking lot. You have a reckless spirit, Leo, which means this date will likely end in the emergency room. Use the injury to your advantage, as your date will kiss you out of sheer pity. Your lucky kissing tip is: Fluttering nose kisses.

Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep. 23)

Matching tramp stamps are in your future. And they’re gonna be wild. Try to ignore the look on your tattoo artist’s face when you tell them you want Minions kissing under the mistletoe. It is imperative that you go through with this tattoo, as it will ensure you get a job sometime in your future, and will also aid you in finding your one true love. Your lucky conversation topic is: Oscar Isaac look-alikes.

Libra (Sep. 24-Oct. 23)

Get knocked up...with a food baby! Take advantage of the post-Valentine’s Day chocolate sales and stock up on candy until Halloween. Your lucky conversation topic is: Post-Colonial novels.

Scorpio (Oct. 24Nov. 22)

Getting caught with alcohol at Huffman Dam might not be such a good idea, Scorpio and neither is streaking across Colonel Glenn. Think of something a little safer for Valentine’s Day. Your lucky conversation topic is: Ghosts in your childhood closet.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23Dec. 22)

The perfect date for you is visiting the Ohio Caverns and kissing under the stalactite.

The dripping water will be a constant reminder to keep your saliva swapping to a minimum. Your lucky conversation topic is: Interjecting Drake lyrics into real life situations.

Capricorn (Dec. 23Jan. 20)

Get adventurous and take your date ice skating...on the Little Miami River. Make a show of rescuing your date moments before the ice cracks and they fall into the icy abyss. Your hero-move will guarantee you a second, third, even fourth date, as they will go out with you only out of gratitude. Your lucky conversation topic is: Golden Girls quotes.

The Jumble

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Horoscopes

Aquarius (Jan. 21Feb. 19)

Fly a kite in the tunnel between the Student Union and Russ. The heavy winds there will take your love to soaring new heights. Your lucky kissing tip is: Saving your first kiss until your wedding day.

Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)

Don’t give up on love, Pisces. Things may look bleak for you now, but your future is bright. A love interest will soon enter your life, but don’t scare them off with tales of your Russian nesting doll collection. Your lucky conversation topic is: Civil War horror stories.

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