BY. MEL MASONSpecial to The Dynamo

Drunk driving crashes cause a person to be injured every 90 sec-onds and on April 11, 2013 I was

that one person. My life was changed forever because of one man’s selfish choice. As I headed back to Mount from Malone after receiving extra credit, a drunk driver crossed my path at the in-tersection of Route 62 and Broadway in Louisville. My car was completely totaled. He failed to stop and turned left just as I was coming through the intersection. This left me with seri-ous injuries that at the time were life-threat-ening.

I was in the hos-pital for a month, 2 and a half weeks at Cleveland Metro Hos-pital and 2 weeks at Edwin Shaw Rehab Hospital. Both of my femurs were broken, with the top of the left femur sticking out of my leg and the top of the right femur protruding into my thigh muscle. After looking at my massively swollen legs those first couple days in the hos-pital, I never thought I would be able to walk right again. It brings me so much joy to proudly say that on Mon-day, August 26, I jogged 50 feet for the first time since the accident. It is a won-derful accomplishment as I reflect on the day I endured so much pain just to simply stand for the first time. I had to reteach my body how to do everyday activities again

because it literally forgot how to do those tasks. Four months of incredibly intense and aggressive therapy have brought me from bed bound, to standing, to walking 25 feet with a walker. But it did not stop there. I then began to walk comfortably with a cane and now I am walking gracefully with hardly any assistance. Hopefully, I will be running again by October!

A few weeks ago I completed occupational therapy for my dis-located elbow and severely nerve damaged hand. It is hard for me to believe that I could not even write my name or eat food correctly be-cause of the injury and now I am working on upper body strength

by myself in the MAAC. The ac-cident also caused me to have a brain injury that has effected my memory and cognition. However I am now done with speech therapy and all signed up for classes! This school year may be a little chal-lenging than years past, but after everything I have accomplished, I will let nothing stand in my way of achieving my goals.

In fact, this accident has brought amazing opportunities my way. This summer I have been doing a lot of ministry work through speaking out about what God has done in my life. I call it my “Only God” story, because when you hear everything that I have gone through, mind you that this arti-cle is just the tip of the iceberg of our experiences, you can see that this story could have only been

written by a mighty and powerful God. It is my mission to share this very important message of how one choice can change the lives of those around you. In fact, every choice we make impacts others, it is up to us, though, to determine the kind of impact they will have. Obviously, this decision to drink and drive brought a very negative impact on many people. When people drink and drive, they have no idea of the consequences that await them and their victims. I’m so blessed to be alive. That night a police officer told my father they needed to hold off on charging the man that hit us because our inju-ries were so terrible. They had to

wait and see if we would even be alive the next day because of this one mans choice to drink and drive. That is how much weight a single choice has. For that one night, the drunk driver will spend the next 4 years of his life in prison.

I am sharing my story with you all because we need to be aware that drinking and driving is a real thing that happens on this campus. WE are the only ones that can stop these terrible decisions and be the change. I am praying that you all will join with me this year in standing up and speaking out against drunk driving. Have a designated driver or stay the night wherever you are. Even a short drive down Union Ave. is not worth the potential consequences. So this year lets learn a lot, make awesome memories and do it in the safest way possible, by NOT drinking and driving.

Thank you all for you constant support through this journey. I love Mount Union and will be forever grateful for what you have done for me.

Volume 126 Issue 2Established in 1889Wednesday, September 4 , 2013

“My life was changed forever because of one man’s selfish choice.”

Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 Page 3Student News

Dynamo 2013-2014 Staff Len Cooper Adviser

Taylor Jarvis Editor-In-Chief

Aj Rojek Managing Editor

Josh Roberts Photo Editor/Advising Editor

Steven Kaufman Front Page Editor

Kaetlynn WiseAdvertising Director

Hannah Shaffer Emily MarianiCopy Editors

Olivia HoltHarley MarshBailey Miller Student News Editors

RaiderFest 2013Sisters of Delta Sigma Tau stand at the table they provided at RaiderFrest 2013PHOTO/JORDAN BEARD

Even with a little rain shower, that did not stop Raider Fest from being in full force in the academic mall on Wednesday August, 28. This was an event that allowed students, faculty and staff learn more about the organi-

zations that Mount Union has to offer. RaiderFest is especially helpful for freshman to be able to get involved on campus. Each organization had a table set up that offered information, pictures, sign-up sheets and some gave

out free items to take home. Some of the organizations that were

present at Raider Fest included the sororities and fraternities, Alpha Phi Omega, Up ‘til Dawn, College Repub-licans, PRSSA, Emerging Leaders,

Student Alumni Association and The Dynamo plus many more. WRMU pro-vided the music for the event while the Raider Programming Board provided free ice cream. If you are interested in being a part of any organization on

campus please contact them for further information. Don’t delay sign up today!

BY.JORDAN BEARD Special to the Dynamo

PHOTO/MONIKA MARTIC

PHOTO/JORDAN BEARD

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Page 4 Student News

Do you want to know what really grinds my Gears?

• What’sthepointofhavingtheMailroominHPCCwhenit’sneveropen?It’skindoflikehavingapuppyandneverbeingabletopetorplaywithit.

• AmItheonlyonewhofindsitawkwardtohaveCampusSecuritytakeyoutoPhysicalPlanttopickuppackages?Theycouldbedoingsomuchmorethanthat….liketheirjob!

• KrisJenner’stalkshowgotcanceledandInevergotachancetowatchitbe-causeitwasonlyavailableinTexas,LosAngeles,andWyoming.HowamIsupposedKeepupwiththeKardashiansnowwhentheyareonlyonE!every9hourswiththeirbillionofspinoffs?

• Itmakesmeangry thatpeople think that itwasMileyCyrusuponstageduring theVMAswithher “foamfinger”andher tongue. ItwasactuallyHannahMontana.MileyisaBrunetteandHannahisaBlonde!Getitright!LEAVEMILEYALONE!!!!

• WasI theonlyonefangirling to thepointmyCEcame inandasked if IneededtobetakentocounselingservicesorthehospitalwhenNSYNCperformedattheVMA’s?

• What’sthepointoftheclocktowerbyKingHall?It’ssocuteandtinycom-paredtotheotheroneoncampus.It’salsointhemostawkwardplaceoncampus.

• Where’smyparkingpermit?IputitforitinthemiddleofJulyandit’sstillnothere.IbetitwouldbeinmymailboxfasteriftheMailroominHPCCactuallywasopen!

BY.PETERGRIFFIN

Blurred Lines

ROBIN THICKE

“If you can't hear

what I'm trying to say

If you can't read from the

same page

Maybe I'm going deaf

Maybe I'm going blind

Maybe I'm out of my mind

Ok, now he was close

Tried to domesticate you

But you're an animal

Baby, it's in your nature

Just let me liberate you

You don't need no papers

That man is not your maker

And that's why I'm gon' take

Good girl

I know you want it

I know you want it

I know you want it

You're a good girl

Can't let it get past me

You're far from plastic

Talk about getting blast-ed

I hate these blurred lines

I know you want it

I know you want it

I know you want it

But you're a good girl

The way you grab me

Must wanna get nasty

Go ahead, get at me...”

“Ilovethesong,italwaysputsmeinagoodmoodandIcan’thelpbutdancewhenIhearit.5stars!” -Hannah Rothgery

“Ithinkitisgoodbutwouldonlygiveitlikethreeor fourstars. Idon’t think it’sabout rape- that’salittlefarfetched.”

-Brent Kirk

“I thinkit’saverycatchysongbutsendsapoormessage.Iwouldgiveittwostars.”

-Mary Blanda

“It’sthekindofsongthatyouwanttogetupanddanceto,butifyoulistentothelyricsyoureal-izeit’sinappropriateforkidswhowouldhearitontheradio.2stars!” -Mckenzie Marchand

“Ilovethesong.It’sveryfuntosinganddanceto.Themessageisobviouslynotthebestbutitseemslikeitdoesn’treallymatterintoday’ssoci-ety.” -Samantha Rydzinski

PHOTO/SMACKWATERMUSIC.COM

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Page 4 Student News

Do you want to know what really grinds my Gears?

• What’sthepointofhavingtheMailroominHPCCwhenit’sneveropen?It’skindoflikehavingapuppyandneverbeingabletopetorplaywithit.

• AmItheonlyonewhofindsitawkwardtohaveCampusSecuritytakeyoutoPhysicalPlanttopickuppackages?Theycouldbedoingsomuchmorethanthat….liketheirjob!

• KrisJenner’stalkshowgotcanceledandInevergotachancetowatchitbe-causeitwasonlyavailableinTexas,LosAngeles,andWyoming.HowamIsupposedKeepupwiththeKardashiansnowwhentheyareonlyonE!every9hourswiththeirbillionofspinoffs?

• Itmakesmeangry thatpeople think that itwasMileyCyrusuponstageduring theVMAswithher “foamfinger”andher tongue. ItwasactuallyHannahMontana.MileyisaBrunetteandHannahisaBlonde!Getitright!LEAVEMILEYALONE!!!!

• WasI theonlyonefangirling to thepointmyCEcame inandasked if IneededtobetakentocounselingservicesorthehospitalwhenNSYNCperformedattheVMA’s?

• What’sthepointoftheclocktowerbyKingHall?It’ssocuteandtinycom-paredtotheotheroneoncampus.It’salsointhemostawkwardplaceoncampus.

• Where’smyparkingpermit?IputitforitinthemiddleofJulyandit’sstillnothere.IbetitwouldbeinmymailboxfasteriftheMailroominHPCCactuallywasopen!

BY.PETERGRIFFIN

Blurred Lines

ROBIN THICKE

“If you can't hear

what I'm trying to say

If you can't read from the

same page

Maybe I'm going deaf

Maybe I'm going blind

Maybe I'm out of my mind

Ok, now he was close

Tried to domesticate you

But you're an animal

Baby, it's in your nature

Just let me liberate you

You don't need no papers

That man is not your maker

And that's why I'm gon' take

Good girl

I know you want it

I know you want it

I know you want it

You're a good girl

Can't let it get past me

You're far from plastic

Talk about getting blast-ed

I hate these blurred lines

I know you want it

I know you want it

I know you want it

But you're a good girl

The way you grab me

Must wanna get nasty

Go ahead, get at me...”

“Ilovethesong,italwaysputsmeinagoodmoodandIcan’thelpbutdancewhenIhearit.5stars!” -Hannah Rothgery

“Ithinkitisgoodbutwouldonlygiveitlikethreeor fourstars. Idon’t think it’sabout rape- that’salittlefarfetched.”

-Brent Kirk

“I thinkit’saverycatchysongbutsendsapoormessage.Iwouldgiveittwostars.”

-Mary Blanda

“It’sthekindofsongthatyouwanttogetupanddanceto,butifyoulistentothelyricsyoureal-izeit’sinappropriateforkidswhowouldhearitontheradio.2stars!” -Mckenzie Marchand

“Ilovethesong.It’sveryfuntosinganddanceto.Themessageisobviouslynotthebestbutitseemslikeitdoesn’treallymatterintoday’ssoci-ety.” -Samantha Rydzinski

PHOTO/SMACKWATERMUSIC.COM

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Page 5Student News

What do you get when you add 6’1” with a 26” vertical jump, more power in one arm than a tow truck and ded-ication? The answer, the University of Mount Union’s very own Taylor Webb.

The 2013 women’s volleyball sea-son is now underway. Webb is the only senior this season but what the team lacks in age they make up for in talent. The team has set high expectations for themselves this season.

“Our main goal this year is to win the OAC regular season and tourna-ment,” said Webb. “We also want to make it to the NCAA tournament and advance past the second round because that has been a goal of ours for a long time.”

The cohesion among the players and the leadership found in tri-captains, Taylor Webb, Nicole Snyder and Sarah Schleich, has made this Mount Union volleyball team a force to be reckoned with. Their successful season last year motivated the team to work even hard-er during preseason to achieve their goals during season.

Webb is a graduate of Geneva High School in Geneva Ohio. As a warrior she became a four-year letter winner

who was a Special-Mention All-Ohio selection for Coach, Annah Haeseler. While at Mount Union she has racked up a number of awards and accom-plishments also. Webb made All-Ohio Athletic Conference Second Team sophomore and junior year. Webb also earned three different All-Tournament team selections during sophomore and junior year.

“I’m excited for games to start and to see all of our hard work pay off,” said Webb. “The goals we’ve set for our-selves just make the journey that much more exciting.”

Webb’s achievements on the court also extend off the court. Webb is a Biology major with chemistry and psy-chology minors who has maintained a 3.7 grade point average. Webb is ac-tively involved in APO, a service fra-ternity on campus, psychology club and is secretary of Tri Beta, a biology honor society at the University.

The women’s volleyball team begins their season Friday August 30 against Buffalo State. Support Webb and the team on their journey to success by attending the first home game on Sep-tember 13.

Question: “What are you looking forward to at Mount this year?”

Kendell Miller: “I’m looking for-

ward to meeting new people, and getting involved in campus organizations such

as The Dynamo and Greek life.

Miranda Gess-ner:

“I’m looking forward to swimming on

the swim team and meeting new people.”

Kaytlin Dysart: “I’m looking forward

to joining clubs, trying new food in the dining hall, and meeting new peo-ple (especially the

boys).”

Sean Szites: “I’m looking for-ward to wrestling

for Mount and also meeting girls.”

Photos and article by Bailey Miller

Week 2: Athlete Spotlight, Taylor Webb

Photo from The University of Mount Union Athletics

By. OLIVIA HOLT

PAGE EDITOR

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