Monthly Archives: January 2011

WSU lifeguards get experience, learn life lessons

((excerpt)) We generally don’t mention lifeguards in our society too much. We kind of expect them to be there when we really need them to help us from disaster or harm. There are 13 certified lifeguards at Wright State. Of … Continue reading

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Rosuvastatin beats pravastatin for lipid-lowering in HIV

((excerpt)) Dr. Kristine Scordo, who heads the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program at Wright State University-Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health in Dayton, Ohio, and was not involved in the research, said the results with rosuvastatin are consistent with … Continue reading

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Evans’ Big Day Helps Wright St. Knock off Butler 69-64

N'Gai Evans scored a career-high 26 points for the Raiders

N’Gai Evans scored a career-high 26 points and Wright State rallied in the final minutes Sunday night to knock off Butler 69-64. Continue reading

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House from double homicide hits market

((excerpt)) Some argue publicity surrounding scandal-laden homes can hinder a sale, but Wright State University finance professor James Larsen disagrees. Larsen in 2000 surveyed 102 Ohio stigmatized homes that included 46 suicides, 27 murders and six haunted properties. He found … Continue reading

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Depression On The Rise In College Students

((excerpt)) Dr. Jerald Kay, a child psychiatrist and chair of psychiatry at Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio, specializes in adolescent health and has worked with American Psychiatric Association committees on college mental health. He co-authored the … Continue reading

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Defense firms net big money deals to start year

((excerpt)) Across town, Wright State University led a regional consortium of companies that snagged nearly $6.4 million in research contracts from the base. Read more: Defense firms net big money deals to start year | Dayton Business Journal

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Female veteran supports allowing women in combat roles

((excerpt)) “If they meet all the physical demands, then there’s no reason why women shouldn’t be allowed to be in combat,” said Wright State University student Chris Stefanopoulos. Although several people thought new opportunities for women may increase the number … Continue reading

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Burglaries rise across region

((excerpt)) Michael Norris, a Wright State University associate professor of sociology and assistant director of the school’s criminal justice problems program, said the notion that crime increases during hard economic times has not been supported by the data. DaytonDailyNews.com

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Theater arts draw students, audiences to WSU

((excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Last year, 350 potential incoming freshmen auditioned for the acting and musical theater programs at Wright State University. “We took 40,” said W. Stuart McDowell, chairman of theater, motion pictures and dance. McDowell, in his 16th year … Continue reading

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Double life, student and soldier

((excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Dr. Jekyll and Mrs. Hyde she’s not. Kelly Green is often close to cracking a smile, except during “tech week.” “I tend to get a little agitated” during the last few days before a theatrical opening, she … Continue reading

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