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UD Street Style: Writers weigh in on favorite summertime styles, looks

Katie Christoff, Lead A&E;Writer; Mickey Shuey, Chief Sports Writer — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Today's columnists are freshman Katie Christoff and sophomore Mickey Shuey, both journalism majors. Katie likes bright colors, fun accessories and loves to go all-out when it comes to getting dressed up. Mickey is a self-described go-getter with his attire and believes that a collared shirt is always a winner, even though his track record with women proves otherwise. Summer...

Spice up summer vacation with events, movies and Derby

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Summer is right around the corner, and with finals week looming Flyer News decided to compile a list of things to look forward to in the summer of 2012. The summer air will be filled with the sound of the music as music festivals will be aplenty throughout the season. The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day festival from June 7-10 in Manchester, Tenn. The festival is headlined by...

Porch Profile: The Men of 323 Stonemill

Anna Godby, A&E;Editor — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Flyer News: How long have you all lived together? Paul Azzi: Jacob and I have lived together for two years, we lived with Joe and Dan for a year and a half and they were roommates since freshman year. Jacob Rosen: Eduardo joined us this year. Dan Fink: All of us lived within five rooms of each other in Founders [Hall] freshman year, though. FN: What's a...

Beta Theta Pi pleads for the return of stolen items

Meredith Whelchel, Asst. News Editor — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Brothers of Beta Theta Pi fraternity are awaiting the return of several commemorative items missing from their residence at 239 Kiefaber St. Amidst the St. Patrick's Day festivities on March 17, the brothers noticed several items missing from the fraternity house, Mark Hawk, a sophomore biology major and president of the values-based Greek-letter fraternity, said. A brother noticed an unfamiliar...

Bombeck Writers' Workshop inspires UD students

Kaitlyn Ridel, News Editor; Mickey Shuey, Chief Sports Writer — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

When I walked into the Marriott Ballroom Thursday, April 19, for the opening dinner at the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop, I was overwhelmed by the amount of writers who had come together to honor one woman. The first night began with Alan Zweibel, a speaker at the workshop and one of the original screenwriters for Saturday Night Live. From horses running down the hallways of NBC to sitting...

Ying Yang Twins chosen for Dayton to Daytona

Kaitlyn Ridel, News Editor — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Ying Yang Twins will be the featured band at Dayton to Daytona, according to Friday, April 20 announcement from the annual trip's staff. The announcement was made at Dayton to Daytona Battle of the Bands where The ShaBooms were chosen as the opening band to play on the pool deck. "I am incredibly excited, I think the Ying Yang Twins will be awesome," Megan O'Mera, a junior public...

Gym class helps community

Kayleigh Fladung, Asst. News Editor; Ian Moran, Chief Photographer — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Hula hoops twirl, basketballs bounce and shoes squeak across the Frericks Center's gym floor as students from the University of Dayton's Adapted Physical Activity class spend time with children from three different Dayton public elementary schools. Each week, children with mental and physical exceptionalities make a trip over to UD from Gorman at Jackson School, Eastmont School and Edwin Joel...

New FlyerCards will combat stigma

Matt Worsham, Opinions Editor — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Recently, Active Minds succeeded in its efforts to place Public Safety's phone number on the back of next year's FlyerCards. The main intent of this is to provide students with an opportunity to seek help, should they ever be in a situation where they have thoughts of suicide or otherwise harming themselves. I for one believe that this program is a fantastic idea, and will positively impact the...

Intermission: Flyer News celebrates great year, winds down for summer

FN Staff — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Well, this is it: the final issue of Flyer News for the 2011-12 year. As detailed in the Flyer News staff editorial Friday, April 20, this paper is now run by an entirely new student staff. While we're still getting the hang of our new positions within this paper, we're excited about the potential this paper has for the coming academic year. Already in this issue, we're covering stories about...

Editor-in-chief highlights Flyer News adviser's role

Jacob Rosen, Senior — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The number 7,000 carries a lot of meaning in my life. Of course,it signifies the approximate number of current University of Dayton undergraduates. This large figure thus reflects the growth, prosperity and development of UD in recent history, especially during my four years. But, more personally, the number 7,000 also is important to me because it means something special to Larry Lain. This is...

Stander prep process needs attention

Glenna Knape, Senior, Biology and Spanish — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

When I attended Stander Symposium as a wide-eyed freshman, I was extremely impressed by the quality of work and dedication of the presenters. I decided on that day I wanted to follow in their footsteps and add something uniquely my own to the realm of knowledge in my field. I sought out research opportunities and enthusiastically spent the past three years studying regeneration in newts following...

Ghetto drives made dangerous by hazards

Maggie Malach, Graduate Student, Communication — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The university takes every measure possible to protect us students. From installing blue emergency buttons around campus to having Public Safety patrol the streets of the Ghetto, it seems they are keeping our best interests in mind. Given this, I am especially surprised that they are not more concerned about how dangerous it is to drive through the student neighborhood. I understand these are...

UD softball splits road doubleheader with George Washington

Allie Heniff, Lead Sports Writer — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The University of Dayton softball team played a doubleheader facing George Washington University Saturday, April 21. The Flyers won the first game 6-5 but were defeated in their second game of the day 4-0. The Flyers now have an overall record of 19-23, and are 6-7 in the Atlantic 10 Conference. In the past two weeks, the Flyers have won five out of its previous seven games. Five of those...

UD, WSU alumni compete in second annual charity game

Mickey Shuey, Chief Sports Writer; Mickey Shuey, Chief Sports Writer — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Prior to Saturday, April 21, it had been 14 years since an entire University of Dayton men's basketball graduating class had played and defeated Wright State University. Restart the clock as Dayton's outgoing class beat the Raiders 126-107 at Fairborn High School in Fairborn, Ohio. Since the schools last met in the 1997 Gem City Jam at UD Arena, there have been no efforts to renew what some fans...

Perfect spring schedule concludes with victory over Cincinnati

Daniel whitaker, Asst. Sports Editor — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The University of Dayton women's soccer team wrapped up its spring season Wednesday, April 18 with a 1-0 win over the University of Cincinnati finishing with a perfect 6-0 record. The season began February 26 when the Flyers defeated Butler University and Purdue University with a pair of 2-0 wins to capture the Purdue University Invite title. The game marked the first time that Dayton was...

Spring game ends with White team falling

Steven Wright, Sports Editor; Mickey Shuey, Chief Sports Writer — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Cold, cloudy and windy sounds like fall weather in Ohio, which created the setting for the University of Dayton football team's spring game at Welcome Stadium on Sunday, April 22. With the team split up into two sides, Red defeated White 14-0 in a game showing off the kinks of continuing the transition to a spread offense. Head coach Rick Chamberlin said the offense is on track with how it wants...

Ralph Hill to transfer from UD

Chris Moorman, Editor-in-Chief; Ethan Klosterman, Managing Editor — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Sophomore forward Ralph Hill is transferring from the University of Dayton, according to a press release from UD athletics sent Tuesday, May 1. Dayton head coach Archie Miller said in the press release that he hopes Hill the best in his future. "Ralph is a terrific person, and over the course of our first season improved as much as any player in the program," Miller said. "As all...