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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. XAVIER Published by the students of Volume CIII Issue 4 Xavier University since 1915 September 6, 2017 NEWSWIRE Fiat justitia, ruat caelum xaviernewswire.com Four-part Success Team launches

Success Coach Academic Advisor

Career Coach Financial Aid Counselor

to all students for many years, sible to students as a result of a coach. First-years, sophomores can take as students must have their continuous feedback from the “The decisions you make at schedule for their next semes- student body. Xavier aren’t just important advantage of this new initiative ter approved by their adviser. Sophomore Joe Spirk spoke academically, but they affect Academic Advisors are pro- to the success of this type of your financial future as well,” fessors in the student’s major kind of adviser in the GOA Clyne said. “An advisor who BY MAX BRUNS faculty or staff who can offer and are knowledgeable of the program. “They do a great could guide you through those Distribution Manager support in the areas of “social requirements their respective job of giving students ways to important decisions when Xavier students begin their adjustment, academic support majors. figure out what their own fi- you’re fresh out of high school careers at the university by or time management.” These The final type of coach is nancial aid plan entails rather would be really helpful.” hearing an inclusive pledge advisers are categorized by the Financial Aid Counselor. than just relying on the choic- Xavier is excited to roll with a passionate message. At major so that students can Financial Aid Counselors, ac- es their parents or guardians these coaches out with the the opening ceremony during easily find their coach, but cording to the Success Team make for them,” Spirk said. Student Success Team. First- Manresa, the words “We are “success coaches are ready and page, can “work with you to Junior Kaitlyn Clyne is a years and sophomores can unique individuals who come willing to create a plan that discuss your FAFSA, scholar- student who missed out on find their coaches at http:// together in the spirit of St. ensures every student has the ships and other financial aid the opportunity and wishes www.xavier.edu/student-suc- Ignatius, to learn together, best college experience here options.” This coach is acces- she could have access to such cess/Your-Success-Team.cfm to serve together, and we will at Xavier.” Their concern is succeed in changing the world for the students’ entire college together” are first recited by experience. incoming students. The second coach students This language of commu- can reach out to is a Career nity and success is mirrored in Coach. Career Coaches, like the the new Xavier Success Team Success Coaches, are divided initiative. On the Xavier web- by major for students to easily site, the Student Success Team look up. They are based out of page greets visitors with the the Career Development Of- words “All students at Xavier fice, and they “can help you fig- have a Success Team here to ure out career paths and identi- help you adjust to college life, fy strengths and interests that manage your time, keep up on may help you in your career or your academics, and navigate graduate school journey.” Ac- sticky situations.” cording to the website, Career This success team is a major Coaches also manage the ca- initiative for 2017. The rollout reer fairs in the fall and spring, includes the announcement host employers on campus and that every first year and soph- give students advice on their omore will have direct access resumes. to four coaches. The first, the The third kind of coach Success Coach, is described students have access to is an by the Student Success Team Academic Advisor. Academic 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RI[DYLHUHGX page as an adviser from the Advisors have been accessible &DUHHU&RDFKHVDUHEDVHGRXWRIWKH&DUHHU'HYHORSPHQW2IÀFHZKLFKLVORFDWHGRQWKHÀIWKÁRRURIWKH&/& In this issue... Campus News, Page 2 Op-Ed, Page 4 Sports, Page 6 A&E, Page 7 Professors o er their Sydney Sanders shares Cross Country: Made- Check out a review of advice to rst-year stu- why “Republican” does line Britton breaks ’s long- dents not mean “bad person” school record in 5K awaited studio 2 September 6, 2017 Campus News xaviernewswire.com Advice to rst-years from professors

“About once a year, take a course simply because you find “Maximize the experience! “My advice to first-years is to it interesting, not necessarily College flies by, so make the enjoy their year and not over- because it is required...In col- most of it. Your Xavier expe- commit...They can’t do every- lege, I took many courses, but rience is like everything in life: thing the first semester or year, the three I remember most were You get out of it what you put so they shouldn’t stress about about classical music, about into it, so give it everything their resumes. Given Xavier’s theatre and about dinosaurs. you have and you’ll be amazed post-graduation placement Those were experiences that I to discover all the experiences, rate, students have to try really treasure. And, don’t be scared to relationships, and growth that hard to not succeed. First-years try a class in which you have no will result. Have fun and your should take some time to find talent. Everyone needs to start joy will be contagious.” where they best fit and what somewhere.” they’re passionate about.”

-Dr. Dena Morton, -Dr. Marcus Mescher, -Dr. Wendy Maxian, Mathematics Department Theology Department Communication Arts Department

“Treat school like a full-time “Go to office hours! Seriously! job. Make a weekly plan that We are here to help you, and uses the ‘free’ time between you showing up is probably “Learn how to study. In other classes. A 15-credit class sched- going to make my day. No one I words, know what ways that you ule means 15 hours in class and know at Xavier is not delighted learn the best. Whether you’re 30 hours studying/reading/ to meet one-on-one with stu- a visual or an auditory learner. writing out of class. A thought- dents. I usually ask my students And schedule study time into ful schedule and self-discipline if they feel better as they are your day.” promotes a healthy mind, body packing up their things, and and spirit and will help you best they always say yes, usually with prepare for life beyond college a big smile of relief. as well.”

-Dr. Marita von Weissenberg, -Dr. Brenda Wiles, -Dr. Jennifer Robbins, History Department School of Nursing Biology Department

“First, learn to fail. After college, life does not hold a “Consumption is not enough. string of successes...Second, “For life I would recommend In high school, it was usually realize that we, your professors, taking advantage of the oppor- enough to consume answers teach you nothing. All we do tunities that you have now when from a study guide. That’s is help you teach yourselves... you are young like study abroad typically not enough in college. In my several decade experience or the spring trip to Guatemala. Make sure you output what of teaching...in all that time I’ve When you get older you have you’ve learned by practicing, never actually taught any- the time but not the money or quizzing yourself, asking ques- one anything. If I’ve had any the money but not the time. You tions—before the exam. You success in the classroom, it’s be- really regret some of the oppor- likely will not do as well as you cause I’ve been able to help my tunities you let pass by.” can if the first time you’ve prac- students learn for themselves. ticed is during the exam itself.” So let us help you do that. -Dr. Timothy Quinn, -Dr. Laura Wessels, -Dr. Ann Ray, Philosophy Department Physics Department Biology Department

“I would say be consistent. Like in terms of when you’re “Your best work is not getting your work done…the “... Carve out the time and space to listen to those around likely to be a paper you slapped semester is like a marathon. You together at the last minute. (have to) pace yourself. And in you so you can broaden your horizons. The world needs Yes, usually we can tell if you order to pace yourself, you have procrastinated. Take the time to have kind of a rhythm… more empathy and understand- ing, especially across differences, to review faculty feedback on Be consistent. Make sure that assignments. Our feedback is you’re on top of stuff and chip and being curious and willing to listen is a great way to start.” provided with your growth in away at whatever work you need mind. You can’t integrate that to get done. And you know you feedback if you don’t read it!” can look up, and you’ve done 26 miles.” -Dr. Jerry Cline-Bailey, -Dr. Marcus Mescher, -Dr. Reneé Zucchero, English Department Theology Department Psychology Department

BY ERICA LAMPERT AND SOONDOS MULLA- OSSMAN Staff Writer and Copy Editor @xaviernewswire U.S. & World News September 6, 2017 3 Library shooting scares librarians Many are in shock after two people were killed and four injured in N.M. with first-degree murder, as- sault, aggravated battery and child abuse, according to The Washington Post. He will be tried as an adult. Jouett joined the Living World Church of God four months prior to the shooting. David Stevens, a youth pastor, recalled that when Jouett first joined the church, he said that he was contemplating suicide. The United States has been stunned in recent years by an increasing number of large scale mass shootings. In December of 2014, a gun- man opened fire inside an el- ementary school in Newtown, Conn., killing 26 – most of whom were children. In July of 2012, 12 were killed and another 58 were injured when a gunman opened fire at a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises in an Auro- ra, Colo., theater. 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RI7KH&KLFDJR7ULEXQH $ZRPDQOHDYHVDERXTXHWRIÁRZHUVRXWVLGHRIWKHOLEUDU\LQ&ORYLV10ZKHUHWZRZHUHNLOOHGDQGIRXUZHUHLQMXUHGDIWHUDWHHQRSHQHGÀUHODVW The worst mass shooting 0RQGD\7KHWHHQZLOOEHWULHGDVDQDGXOWDQGIDFHVDOLWDQ\RIFKDUJHVÀUVWGHJUHHPXUGHUFKLOGDEXVHDVVDXOWDQGDJJUDYDWHGEDWWHU\ in U.S. history occurred last summer at the Pulse Night- BY SAVIN MATTOZZI old boy. The two people who yourself for others, that’s a recoveries. club in Orlando, Fla. A gun- Staff Writer were killed were both employ- personal choice.” “I would like to think that man opened fire on patrons, The quiet tapping of ees of the library. That was a personal choice I would be thinking of others killing 49 and injuring more keyboards and whispers of Margaret Groeschen, made by Alexis Molina and as well as myself,” Groeschen than 50 others. children at the Clovis-Carv- Xavier’s campus liaison li- Howard Jones, two of the four said. “(I would like to think I “No one is safe, anywhere... er Public Library in Clovis, brarian, recalls that she re- who were injured in the at- would be) trying to make sure theaters, schools” Groeschen N.M., was shattered by gun- ceived training for these types tack. Molina was shot once in that people find a safe spot.” said. “It’s a new mentality fire last Monday, Aug. 28. By of situations. She repeats the the chest and once in each leg The accused gunman is you have to be aware of. You the time the suspect was ap- instructions she was taught while protecting her brother. 16-year-old Nathaniel Jouett. have to be cautious. If you see prehended, two people had for her training: “Duck, cover, Jones was hit in the arm while He was arrested without issue someone with a duffel bag, is been killed and four others escape, do whatever you can. protecting his granddaughter. after the police made it into the it camera equipment, or is it a wounded, including a 10 year- If you are willing to sacrifice Both are expected to make full building. He has been charged gun?” Week in review What you may have missed ‡ The White House an- struction has since been nounced that the De- halted. (Aug. 29) ferred Action for Child-     hood Arrivals (DACA) ‡ A Pittsburgh airport de- will end. (Sept. 5) cided to allow non-pas- sengers through securi- ‡ United States Defense ty – the first American Aug. 29, 12:08 a.m. – Police responded to a report Secretary Jim “Mad Dog” airport to do so since the Xavier Police stopped two of a stolen bike at the Com- Mattis announced that terrorist attacks on Sept. students behind the basket-    mons Apartments. An inves- transgender soldiers will 11, 2001. (Sept. 3) ball courts for possession tigation is pending. continue serving in the of marijuana and drug par-   army, contrary to tweets ‡ The United States Food aphernalia. The students On-campus Sept. 2, 11:47 p.m. – made by the president in and Drug Administra- were referred to the stu- Xavier Police stopped a stu- July. (Aug. 31) tion gave 3,4-methylene- dent code of conduct. off-roading dent near U-Station for an dioxymethamphetamine, Sept. 1, 9:04 p.m. – alcohol-related violation. He ‡ A construction crew commonly known as ec- Aug. 30, 12:11 a.m. – Xavier Police stopped a or she was referred to the stumbled upon a 65 mil- stacy, a “Breakthrough Xavier Police responded to vehicle that was driving student code of conduct. lion year old triceratops Therapy Designation” for U-Station after receiving a through the Xavier Yard fossil while working on treating Post Traumatic call about suspicious per- from Brockman Hall to Sept. 3, 8:26 a.m. – Xavi- a site in Colorado. Con- Stress Disorder. (Aug. 29) sons attempting to steal a the front of Bellarmine er Police assisted Norwood bicycle. The two subjects Chapel. The driver was Police with a search for a were stopped and sent on warned and sent on his suspect wanted for robbing their way. or her way. the UDF at Montgomery Avenue and Mentor Avenue. Aug. 30, 7:01 p.m. – An XU Alert Me was issued. Xavier Police and Cincinna- student code of conduct. ti Fire responded to Schott Sept. 3, 7:06 p.m. – Xavi- Hall for a fire alarm. The Sept. 2, 1:48 a.m. – Xavier er Police assisted Residence cause was not discovered, Police responded to the Vil- Life with two students for and the alarm was reset. lage Apartments for a loud possession of marijuana noise complaint. The students and underage consumption Sept. 2, 12:08 a.m. – were referred to the code of of alcohol as they were at- Xavier Police stopped a student conduct for underage tempting to board the SAC student for underage con- alcohol consumption. busses for the Labor Day

sumption of alcohol. The fireworks show. Residence 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RIWKH'HQYHU0XVHXPRI1DWXUHDQG6FLHQFH student was referred to the Sept. 2, 9:34 p.m. – Xavier Life will follow up. $WULFHUDWRSVIRVVLOVLPLODUWRWKLVRQHZDVGLVFRYHUHGLQ&RORUDGR 4 September 6, 2017 Opinions and Editorials xaviernewswire.com Hospital deal bene ts Avondale In last week’s Newswire, a development that will hurt already funding a school-based a lot of their time helping for to see groups investing back there was an op-ed about the Avondale. In fact, it may be one health clinic, and they are Avondale children little or no into their communities. This Cincinnati Children’s Hospi- of the best political deals Cin- partnering with a homeown- cost. On top of all of this, this is why when we have a com- tal deal, a deal that made quite cinnati has seen in quite some ership program in Avondale. expansion is needed because, pany as good as Children’s a bit of a stir in local politics. time, and it will help our entire Since they are doing so much when there is an emergency, it Hospital, we must prop them In this article city including already, it is insulting that two is much easier to rush a patient up as a shining example to there were a lot Avondale. councilmembers including between connected buildings. others. We should all want ev- of really great The city of Yvette Simpson, who is run- In these cases, time is crucial ery company in Cincinnati to things that Cincinnati is ning for mayor, would demand and can mean the difference act like Children’s Hospital. If were brought giving no mon- that Children’s give an extra between life and death. everyone gave back as much as up, especially ey whatsoev- $25 million to housing devel- This is truly an awesome Children’s has, we could solve the acknowl- er to help this opment on top of what they deal that could help lift Avon- many major problems in our edgment that development, are already giving. dale out of the issues they are communities. Avondale has because Chil- With regard to the idea that currently facing. Although it This deal is by no means been through an dren’s Hospital Children’s Hospital has not let may seem like this is your typ- perfect, and I do feel for the ical gentrifica- eight families arduous history Alex Hale is a senior is paying for all the community in on the dis- tion, the work Although it may who will have that left a once Philosophy, Politics and of it on their cussions that, is just not true. that Children’s to move but thriving neigh- the Public major. He is own accord. In The hospital has attempted to seem like this is does will legiti- since they have borhood mostly also a staff writer for the fact, the hospi- meet with members of Cincin- your typical gen- mately bring all been compen- desolate. Often- Newswire from Detroit. tal has already nati City Council three times, WULÀFDWLRQ WKH times a commu- purchased the and they have been meeting of the commu- sated, the com- nity will be left properties from with the Avondale community nity together. work that Chil- munity has out of the conversation about landlords and given compen- since 2014 about this deal. Children’s dren’s does will been engaged developments that are directly sation. In total, eight families We often forget that as a has proven time legitimately bring and Children’s affecting its future. The writer will be displaced, which is not city, our biggest problems right and time again all of the commu- is giving back argues that this deal is, in effect, something that is good by any now are the heroin epidemic they are com- to the commu- the cherry on top of the sto- means. However, the benefits and childhood poverty. Chil- mitted to doing nity together. nity complete- ry of how Avondale has been that come from this expansion dren’s Hospital directly fights the right thing, ly of their own cheated throughout its history. outweigh this. Children’s has both of those issues at their which brings up a larger is- accord, this deal is completely While I agree that Avondale already agreed to invest $11.5 cores by taking care of babies sue. We spend a lot of time worth it, especially if we hope has largely been forgotten by million into Avondale, outside who are already addicted to criticizing big businesses that to continue fighting the her- former leaders in the city, the of what they are already pay- heroin because their mothers seemingly do nothing for their oin epidemic and childhood Children’s deal is by no means ing to expand. They also are were on heroin. They spend communities. It is a rare thing poverty.

battle, Republicans still lost last Monday’s New York Times with either party, and the sim- this last election. poll. So no, Republicans aren’t ple fact that society takes this The Scarlet “R“ The sheer fact that Trump supporting his lack of action expression as truth is what’s I am a Republican. Now that I am a bigoted racist or a is our current president is in anything or his distasteful destroying the infrastructure that I have admitted that, I greedy sexist. I am an educat- something that goes beyond slander against everything. No of our political world. Our might as well walk around ed woman and definitely not my mind’s capacity. I cannot one supports it except for the country could use more so- sporting the dreaded scarlet a Trump supporter. I believe comprehend how the U.S. has select few extremists who give cially liberal input in Trump’s “R” because of the current in being fis- come to this the entire party, and nation for administration, but it could associations that come with cally conser- I’m not here to claim conclusion that matter, a terrible reputa- also use some reasonable con- my political party. Donald vative and that Trump support- and elected tion. servative policy to fix some Trump has completely tainted the impor- HUV DOWULJKW EHOLHY- a completely Our country is meant to of the economic policy of the the reputation of Republicans tance of giv- unqualified have two political parties. I Obama administration. I don’t and plays into the stereotypes ing a voice ers or White suprem- and irrational don’t say this with implica- have all the answers, but I do that make this party appear to Middle acists don’t exist. man as our tions that the Democratic know that shaming every Re- as pretentious, hateful, exclu- America, but 7KH\GREXWWKH\DUH president. But Party wants to eliminate re- publican based on Trump’s sive, close-minded and full of I also believe not the majority of what I really publicanism, but right now platform is not the way to White men. Although those in equali- struggle with it seems as though the whole solve anything. adjectives basically describe ty, global Republicans. is why every country does. The saying, “if the entirety of Trump, we all warming single Repub- you aren’t a Democrat when need to recognize that there is and bettering our whole coun- lican in America is now also you’re young, there is some- a difference between Trump try. So, believe it or not, it is lumped in with Trump. I’m thing wrong with your heart, and Republicans. possible to be a Republican not here to claim that Trump and if you’re still a Demo- The fact that I’m a 19-year- and a decent human being. supporters, alt-right believers crat when you’re old, there is old, White and privileged per- The previous election was or White supremacists don’t something wrong with your son undoubtedly has some- between two extremes of exist. They do, but they are head” is taken way too liter- thing to do with my political the political spectrum, and not the majority of Republi- ally today. This seemingly ideologies. I grew up in a safe the lack of moderation set cans. The Republican Party harmless phrase is a common suburb of Cincinnati with a the stage for people voting does not approve of Trump’s perception of the two most Sydney Sanders is a very fortunate and comfort- against a candidate and not actions – no one does. He has prevalent political parties in Philosophy, Politics and able life. I am a Republican, for either one. Last November somehow managed to receive the U.S.: Democrats ruling the Public major. She is as are most people from the became a race of who could the record for lowest approv- with their hearts and Repub- also the Head Photo Ed- area that I grew up. I am here insult the other more and less al rating during his first term licans ruling with their heads. itor for the Newswire to make one huge distinction about policy and true politics. in American history, with a Well I’m here to officially from Cincinnati. clear: This does not mean Although Trump “won” this staggering 34 percent as of claim there is nothing wrong

Features Editor Staff Writers Mission Statement For Your Information THE STAFF Clare Dunn Jack Dunn, Paul Fritschner, The Xavier Newswire is The Xavier Newswire is Alex Hale, Erica Lampert, committed to reporting the published weekly through- Editor-in-Chief Opinions & Editorials Sam Martini, Soondos news as well as explain out the school year, ex- Jessica Griggs Editor Mulla-Ossman and Jason LWV VLJQLÀFDQFH WR UHDG- cept during vacations and Abrena Rowe Smith ers. In addition, through ÀQDO H[DPV E\ WKH VWX- Managing Editor publishing opposing view- dents of Xavier University, Ellen Siefke Sports Editor Head Photo Editor points and opinions, the 3800 Victory Parkway, Luke Feliciano Sydney Sanders Newswire hopes to foster Cincinnati, OH 45207. Head Copy Editor a dialogue on campus, Email us at newswire@ Olivia Knestrict Online Editor Distribution Manager among students, faculty xavier.edu Trever McKenzie Max Bruns and staff. Arts & Entertainment *The Newswire has made Editor Copy Editors Business & Advertising Advertising the decision to stray from Riley Head Max Bruns, Sylvia Chemwe- Manager Advertising inquiries can be the AP Style Guide when no, Collen FitzGerald, Alan Kate Sanders sent to the business and printing the words White Campus News Editors Gonzalez, Ryan Kambich, advertising manager, Kate and Black in reference to Hannah Paige Michels Thom Koester, Maddy Lan- Adviser Sanders, at newswire-ad- groups of people. We have Kevin Thomas FDVWHUDQG6RÀD2UGRxH] John Stowell [email protected]. decided to capitalize both. @xaviernewswire Opinions and Editorials September 6, 2017 5 Love never fails I was told For when they are done in love they are done well Of faith So if it is not done in Love And hope It must not be done at all And love I cannot promise you much The greatest of these was Love But I can promise you this That when all else fails If I can give you nothing else Love never does I will give you love That love is consistent and unwavering I will listen to your problems And it knows no bounds and has no limits And speak on them only if you ask I was told I will be a shoulder to cry on That prophecies come to an end Your 2 am phone call because you couldn’t sleep As all things do Your 5am ride from the airport That knowledge though seemingly everlasting is incomplete And your ride to work at noon You must understand I will write a sermon in the form a poem & perform it in front of thousands of people I could be prophetic simply because you asked With knowledge of things now and all that is to come I will be your helping hand & that would be good A friend that lifts the weight off your shoulder when you cannot bear it any longer I could have faith that this world has never seen I will be your diary & that would be good and keep your secrets under lock and key I could have hope in this degree that I’ve worked so hard to earn I will encourage you when you cannot encourage yourself & that too would be good I will pick you up when you are down But if I have all these things and do not have love No matter how often you stumble or fall I have nothing I will be your safe guard when you are defenseless I am nothing I will be the small flame to lead you through the darkest of days I could speak sweet words & tell you all you’d want to hear I will do all this I could give to others And so much more for those that I Love I could study abroad and learn of the world Because Love is never-ending And I could donate to the noblest of causes It knows no finish line But if I do all this without love Only perseverance There is NO purpose Because Love The bible says Never fails Let all thing be done in love By Diamond Brown, senior psychology major Is Xavier for and with its students? As a Jesuit institution, mon male and female names. of clubs like ASA, BSA and at Xavier. Manresa is designed ing for its pre-orientation one of the values that Xavi- One of the years I was a SOL asking for an opportuni- to be color blind, which means program and has to struggle er teaches its students is the Manresa leader, I asked the ad- ty to speak to club members it is designed to be White, and to keep first-years engaged importance of being people missions staff how many inter- to encourage them to apply to no matter how diverse the ori- throughout the year. “for and with others.” Xavier national first-years were com- become Manresa leaders. This entation team is, the program You are especially not for is committed to engaging stu- ing. They didn’t know. They approach seems admirable un- will continue to fail to appeal and with students when all dents in discussions about so- knew how many students were til one realizes that having a di- to students of color. this happens at the same time cial justice and service in the coming from New York and verse orientation team doesn’t Although I am not privy to a Pizza ATM is purchased. surrounding neighborhoods. Indiana but not the number of automatically make Manresa a how Xavier makes its decisions Xavier cannot choose to tell Amidst all this, Xavier’s ac- students coming from across more diverse program. Manre- about funding, having seen the its students that we should be tions, as an institution, raise the sea. To me, there doesn’t sa is not designed to appeal to changes that have been made committed to standing with questions about whether it is seem to be any effort being students of different cultural in various offices in the three others and then turn around actually for and with its own put forth by admissions to en- backgrounds. years I have been at Xavier, I and make decisions that leave marginalized sure Xavier Real World: Xavier, for have been able to conclude that many of those students with- students. ...there doesn’t seem becomes a instance, is a part of Man- Xavier is not for and with its out the programs that keep Xavier’s to be any effort being more di- resa meant to connect with students when it makes deci- them on campus and help international put forth by admis- verse space the first-years by highlight- sions about funding. them feel like they are a part student pop- where stu- ing a variety of issues they You are not for and with of a community. ulation has sions to ensure Xavi- dents can may face as students. Howev- your students when the Cen- been slowly er becomes a more be exposed er, there is not a monologue ter for International Education decreasing as diverse space... to different about being an international does not have enough funding fewer inter- cultures, student. In addition to that, to host events that will en- national first-years enroll each values and ideas. This inadver- monologues about race and hance the experiences of in- year. This caused me to ask tently harms the few interna- ethnicity do not highlight the ternational students at Xavier. how the admissions office re- tional students who are here. reality of being a minority at You are not for and with cruits international students, Case in point: the class of 2021 a predominantly White insti- students when you impose if it does so at all. During is made up of only 22 percent tution to the extent that other hiring freezes that limit the training for Manresa, the ori- of students who identify as ra- monologues discuss the diffi- Center for Faith and Justice’s entation team gets a snapshot cial minorities. culty of going through cer- ability to host retreats and pro- Ese Obrimah is a se- of the incoming class from the This past year the Manresa tain issues in a college setting. grams that help students build nior marketing major admissions staff, who seem to Core, the team that plans Man- The lack of acknowledge- community and grow in faith. and guest writer for the know everything about the resa, made an effort to recruit a ment of certain students’ re- You are not for and with Newswire from Lagos, new students, from the top more diverse orientation team. alities contributes to students students when Smooth Tran- Nigeria. three majors to the most com- Emails were sent to presidents not feeling like they are seen sitions only has enough fund- 6 September 6, 2017 Sports @NewswireSports Cavs trade Monumental NFL decision Irving, sent to Ezekiel Elliott will serve a six-game suspension after Week 1 Boston Celtics cers to keep exonerating evi- BY DONNIE MENKE dence from the decision-mak- Staff Writer ers, including the advisors and Roger Goodell.” After a week of tense dis- Despite the NFL’s deci- cussions, the Cleveland Cav- sion, Elliott will be eligible to aliers finally agreed to an play Sunday in the Cowboys altered package to acquire season opener against the a 2020 second round pick New York Giants. His sus- in addition to Isaiah Thom- pension will take effect begin- as, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic ning Week 2 and will remain and the 2018 Brooklyn Nets in effect pending official legal draft pick in exchange for star proceedings. point guard Kyrie Irving. Two previous cases judged The deal is considered by by Henderson resulted in the many to be a win-win for both reduction of the suspensions sides. For Boston, getting Ky- Photo courtesy of si.com of Cowboys defensive end rie Irving sets the team up Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott has been given a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s better for the future when the personal conduct policy. The suspension will take into effect starting Week 2 of the season. Greg Hardy and New En- gland Patriots quarterback Golden State Warriors may BY JACK DUNN No criminal charges were ed out on Aug. 1, “...I admit Tom Brady. The Elliott de- no longer have a stranglehold Staff Writer brought against him after the I am far from perfect, but I cision marks the longest sus- on the NBA. The NFL handed down Columbus City Attorney’s of- plan to continue to work very pension regarding a violation For Cleveland, this deal its decision Tuesday night. fice said there was “conflicting hard, on and off the field, to of the league’s personal con- provides flexibility depend- As reported by ESPN, NFL and inconsistent” information mature and earn the great duct policy. ing on how the LeBron James appointed arbitrator Harold about the incidents between opportunity that I have been Elliott surpassed all expec- situation shakes out. If LeB- Henderson has upheld the Thompson’s and witness’ tes- given.” tations last year, becoming ron decides to leave Cleve- suspension of the Cowboys timonies. Elliott’s legal team said in a the 2016 rushing champion land again, it can opt to let feature running back, Eze- The NFL felt the opposite, statement after the announce- as well as Offensive Rookie Isaiah Thomas go and have kiel Elliott. He will sit out six and the NFL Special Coun- ment, “we are extremely of the Year runner-up to his an enticing prospect in Ante games of the season. sel for Conduct Todd Jones disappointed with Mr. Hen- teammate, quarterback Dak Zizic, along with an almost Elliott was suspended for wrote in a letter that “there derson’s inability to navigate Prescott. guaranteed top-10 draft pick violating the NFL’s personal- is substantial and persuasive through league politics, and The Cowboys, without next year. The addition of Jae conduct policy after he faced evidence supporting a find- follow the evidence and, most Elliott, will most likely be Crowder, who is an above av- allegations of domestic vio- ing that Elliott engaged in importantly, his conscience.” forced to use a committee erage “3-and-D” player, gives lence. Elliott’s ex-girlfriend, physical violence against Ms. The legal team is also un- of running backs including Cleveland an added boost at Tiffany Thompson, told Co- Thompson on multiple occa- der the impression that the veterans Darren McFadden the wing position. lumbus police that the former sions during the week of July league was out to get Elliott. and Alfred Morris. The Week Ultimately, this trade will Ohio State star physically 16, 2016.” They believe that Elliott was 2 game against the Denver be judged by how much Kyrie assaulted her while the-then “I am both surprised and “(a) victim of a conspiracy Broncos will be the first in- improves in Boston and how couple was sitting in a parked disappointed by the NFL’s orchestrated by the National dicator of how the team will well the player chosen by the car in July of 2016. decision today,” Elliott tweet- Football League and its offi- handle Elliott’s absence. draft pick performs. Volleyball improves to 4-3 XC begins season Xavier has two career-high feats in tourney Britton breaks school record BY DONNIE MENKE BY DONNIE MENKE place. Staff Writer Staff Writer Xavier was able to place Xavier Volleyball placed The men’s and women’s another two runners in the runner-up in its tournament cross country teams opened top 30 when Brady Harless, this past weekend. Thought their seasons this past week- a freshman from Carmel, the host team began play on a end in the Queen City Invita- Ind., finished in 29th place- sour note by losing to UC in tional with the women plac- with a time of 16:02.00. five sets, it was able to recover ing second of six teams and Kevin Menyes, a sophomore well. the men placing fourth of five from Medina, placed 30th in Against UC, the team kept teams. 16:02.50. it close throughout the first Dayton managed to win Xavier travels to Lex- two sets, despite losing them both the men’s and women’s ington for its next race, the 25-20 and 25-22, respectively. races, taking them by a large Bluegrass Invitational, which In the third and fourth sets, margin. The other participat- takes place on Saturday. Xavier stormed back to tie Photo courtesy of Doug Cochran ing teams were UC, Wright the match at two sets apiece, Meredith Clare (above) was named to the Xavier University All-Tournament State and Northern Kentucky team after she tallied 64 digs and 14 assists on the weekend. winning by scores of 25-20 for both men and women, and 25-15. a decisive fifth set. The final fore splitting points the rest while Georgia State compet- In the fifth set, UC re- set was close, but Xavier pre- of the set. The second set was ed in the women’s race only. gained its form and managed vailed 15-13, becoming the much closer, featuring seven Even though the women’s to take the set and the match only team to defeat Western ties and two lead changes be- team failed to secure a win, by a score of 15-10. Michigan in the tournament. fore Texas State pulled away. it had strong individual per- The Musketeers’ next Senior Lauren Frilling In the third and final set, formances. Madeline Britton, match came against Western propelled the team to victory, Xavier went down 17-12 be- a senior from Bay Village, Michigan, a team that would posting a career high 17 kills. fore making a 6-3 run to close Ohio, set the school record beat UC the next day after the Senior Kristin Massa also had the gap to 20-18. Texas State for fastest female time in a 5K match against Xavier. Even 17 kills along with 17 digs. then took the lead for good to race, finishing with a time of though Western Michigan The win allowed Xavier take the set and the match. 17:25.90. This time was good would get a win against the to take on Texas State in the Redshirt junior Mere- enough for third place among other two teams in the field, finals. However, the match dith Clare was named to the the female runners. it was thwarted by Xavier. wasn’t very close, as Texas All-Tournament Team after Jenna Clayworth, a fresh- Despite taking the first State won all three sets by collecting a total of 64 digs man from Ontario, Canada, two sets from Xavier by scores of 25-15, 25-17 and and 14 assists throughout the also managed to place in the scores of 25-23 and 25-19, 25-21. weekend. She also posted a top 10, finishing eighth with Western Michigan lost the Although Xavier progres- career-high 32 digs in the loss a time of 17:54.70. final three games, giving the sively improved, it wasn’t to Cincinnati. On the men’s side, things Musketeers the victory. Xavi- enough to top a strong adver- Xavier resumes play did not work out as well. er managed to take the third sary. against Georgia Tech at 6 The highest finisher was Jack Photo courtesy of Doug Cochran set by a score of 25-19 and In the first set, Texas State p.m. on Sept. 7 in the Georgia Hautz, who posted a time of Madeline Britton set a new record took the fourth 25-20 to force jumped out to a 19-9 lead be- Tech Tournament. 15:38.30, putting him in 13th for the fastest female 5k time. @xaviernewswire Arts & Entertainment September 6, 2017 7 2 shows growth for Lil Uzi Rising rapper Lil Uzi Vert releases his much anticipated rst studio album my friends are dead” cadence, veteran fans may stand by BY SHON WEATHERS he does his best to recapture Luv Is Rage as his best work, Guest Writer the feeling that came with it. it’s understandable why Rapper/Rockstar Lil Uzi “No Sleep Leak” gets close, others would say the same Vert has officially dropped with long, deep 808 drums about . Uzi is his first studio album, Luv and a confident yet playful a lot more sure of his ideas, Is Rage 2. While most mix- flow from Lil Uzi. However, flows and melodies with this tape-to-album continuations “Neon Guts” seems to do the album. He’s grown more ac- tend to fall short of expec- trick. Produced by Skateboard customed to his own unique tations, the long awaited P himself, Mr. Pharrell Wil- style allowing him a great- sequel to the Luv Is Rage liams makes an appearance er sense of freedom on each mixtape is fun, original and on the fun, braggodocious track. Not only that, but he’s everything but disappoint- Photo courtesy of Complex.com anthem, possibly making the been experimenting as well, ing. while also showing off a dif- deals with gold diggers over song even more memorable doing so confidently and at The young rockstar takes ferent side of his vocals. Sur- an 808 that’s impossible not than Uzi could alone. None- a steady pace, letting us all a leap in the right direction prisingly, Uzi opens up to his to bounce to. theless, Lil Uzi delivers with know he’ll be around for a with the newly released audience more than ever be- The album also holds sever- his signature style, making while. project, making sure to stick fore in certain songs through- al true bangers as well. With “Neon Guts” the staple track to the roots of Luv Is Rage out the album, like “Feelings his VMA Song of the Sum- of the album outside of “XO while also allowing him- Mutual,” where he illustrates mer and 3x platinum selling Tour Life.” Album self some room for growth heartbreak and the numbness single “XO Tour Life,” Lil Uzi While I personally am not Rating: 8/10 as an artist. “The Way Life to his feelings that soon fol- Vert set his own bar pretty much of a fan of Lil Uzi Vert, Goes” stands as a perfect ex- lowed. Another is “UnFazed,” high. 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Photos courtesy of Amazon.com season three is nally released to Netix BY WEBB MCNAMEE The main conflict is “The to’s absence, Narcos’ biggest failure Gentlemen of Cali” hang- Miguels be- Guest Writer is giving too much time to ing up their cleats. Gilberto comes the Peña. Instead of letting the The third season of Net- makes a deal with the Colom- leader of the show’s new characters take flix’s original series Narcos bian government to cease all cartel. The control of the series, large came out on Friday to criti- of Cali’s operations which the Northern portions of screen time goes cal acclaim. There had been cartel dedicates to making as Valley, a sub- towards Peña locating a mon- questions surrounding the many ill-gotten gains as possi- sidiary of the ey launderer and getting him show and if it would main- ble before departing. This cre- Cali Cartel, to talk. While these events tain its quality after the death ates a timetable for the DEA starts a war end up being vital to keeping of in season to work within. However, the in an attempt the Cali godfathers in jail, two’s finale or if it would CIA wants the DEA to step to make itself they are dragged out to pre- come off as a lazy extension back and let the cartel’s plan the chief co- vent the show’s only return- of a series that passed its go through. The Colombian caine export- ing character from taking a natural conclusion. CIA station chief, Bill Stech- er of Colom- backseat. This was annoy- The show now centers ner (Eric Lange), says there bia. Miguel ing when the finale hinted at on DEA agent Javier Peña will be “no more swallowing 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RI1HWÁL[FRP responds to Peña being the main charac- () who took a the spider to catch the fly.” hideout of Gilberto Rodri- this by mailing the leader a ter of season four, which will backseat to his partner Steve Peña does nothing until a mis- guez, who has been praised fridge full of his dismembered take place in Mexico. Murphy (Boyd Holbrook) in take by Miguel’s son David for his intelligence and his men. Head of Security Jorge Even with its flaws, Nar- the first two seasons. Peña (Arturo Castro) costs inno- ability to keep Cali out of pub- Salcedo (Matias Varela) de- cos’ third season is an en- is seen as a hero in America cent lives. The former sends lic scrutiny. He’d bribed and cides to help the DEA in ex- thralling race against time. after the takedown of Pablo Chris Feistl and Daniel Van- blackmailed every policeman change for safe passage into Its bloody events leave you Escobar’s Medellin Cartel. Ness (Michael Stahl-David and politician in Cali, giving the U.S. In what eventually wondering which side was He heads back to Colombia and Matt Whelan) into Cali. the cartel relative impunity. leads to the arrest of Miguel, right. Whether you’re a fan as a leader of the DEA in Feistl and Van-Ness dis- The DEA arrests Gilberto Salcedo becomes the main fo- of the show or you’re some- charge of taking down the cover that they are working in episode four, aptly named cus of the show as he lives un- one looking for a new addic- Cali Cartel, which became against the the cartel, the cor- “Checkmate.” der constant pressure to hide tive series, make sure Narcos’ the largest producer of co- rupt Cali police force and the This causes the slow-paced his true intentions from the captivating world of drugs, caine in the world after Es- CIA. To counter this, they show to spiral into breakneck cartel, at the risk of his and money and murder is next cobar’s fall. work in secret and find the pandemonium. In Gilber- his family’s lives. on your watchlist. 8 September 6, 2017 Features xaviernewswire.com in

BY SUSANA DUFFY ond is important. er I could potentially hit the Guest Writer So when I found out that ground, or like this morning, This morning I clocked in I can make it to Harold the older man in a green flan- at 15 mph. And I think I could Washington by 6 a.m. if I nel pointing up at the train. have gone faster still. Had it am out the door by 5:45, my He was walking so fast not been for the old man in whole outlook on mornings at first. I anticipated him all the middle of the street ex- changed. They went from a wrong. plaining to his wife how the monotonous ride in a tube I was going to just miss L trains in Chicago work, I that smelled like dry vomit him, but he stopped walk- would have had a straight to an addicting, exhilarating ing out of nowhere, ruining shot to the next light. You and adrenaline-filled chal- my premeditated trajectory. see, if I time my commute lenge. He grabbed the nape of his just perfectly, there’s always Every morning I put on wife’s collar and directed her one golden minute, 60 pure the same playlist. If it’s timed attention up rather abruptly. seconds, that makes my en- perfectly I should arrive at I veered left, barely missing tire day. Lake Street just as “Another him and stumbled to a stop During this holy moment, One Bites the Dust” begins. in the middle of Lake Street, the gods of everything just I start my watch speedome- just as Freddie Mercury was and beautiful in the world ter and then start flying. If about to interlude and right are all in perfect harmony, it’s a really good morning, as a food truck turned the granting me five glorious there are hardly any people corner. I saw it just in time to blocks from Calhoun Street to avoid. grab the bumper and swing EXPLORING TRAUMA to Jackson Street of radiant Even though my end goal myself around to a climactic AND SUPPORT THROUGH white silhouettes of what I is speed, what makes it truly stop. can only assume is also some- exhilarating is all the “near This morning was terrify- one rollerblading. This gives misses” -- all of the times I’ve ing. When I got to the bench me the perfect opportunity to come so close to a situation outside of the library, I sat alaxy test my range of speed. that could have very easily down and traded my roll- annibalannibal alaxy My last train pass expired turned into something much erblades for Oxfords. Only around the same time sum- worse. With speed comes then was I able to enjoy the mer crept in, and I’ve been risk. “near miss. ” The closer I get, GG skating to work since then. The faster I go, the closer the better the miss feels. The BY ELLIE CONNIFF but…it’s up to us to decide In the beginning I was I come to making the light thrill will be worth it until Guest Writer whether we will step up and late a lot. You see, I value my before the cars have stopped. it’s not one day. Maybe then cXavierc Theatre will be speak out or keep allowing all sleep immensely. Every sec- The faster I go, the hard- I’ll stop. launching its 2017-2018 season the bad things to keep happen- Thursday with the world pre- ing,” Maas said. “We have the miere of Charise Green’s Can- power within us…The people nibal Galaxy: a love story. The who live through some of the play follows the lives of five most horrendous things aren’t science museum workers whose victims, they are survivors.” lives are drastically altered by a “The subject matter is in- single traumatic event. It tracks credibly pertinent to the world how each character copes, some today,” sophomore technical in healthier ways than others, theatre major and stage manag- and how their relationships er Emi Suarez said. “The tech- with each other change when nical aspects are a rare specta- their coworkers suddenly be- cle.” come their most solid support The production utilizes the system. Delving into elements theater space in an entirely un- of science fiction and surreal- conventional way to challenge ism, Cannibal Galaxy is a wholly the audience’s perspective in unique exploration into grief, more ways than one. The show trauma and the perils of intel- will be a fully immersive ex- lect. perience. The set and lights, “This show takes inventory designed by Joe Leonard and of how trauma affects our con- Joe Beumer work in tandem to dition as people,” senior theatre create a landscape that allows major and cast member Taylor the play’s action to take place in Maas said. nearly every part of the theater, The theatre department is from center stage to the cat- producing the world premiere walks suspended above. as a part of its collaboration Cannibal Galaxy: a love story with The Faultline Theatre in is directed by Tiffany Greene. New York City. A handful of Tickets are available in the box theatre students were given the office or online at xavier.edu/ opportunity two years ago to theatretickets. Performances workshop an earlier draft of the will take place in the theater play with representatives from on the lower level of Gallagh- Faultline and Tiffany Greene. er this Thursday and Friday at “We may not like the things 7:30 p.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m. that are happening in the world, and 7:30 p.m.