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The Xavier Newswire Fiat justitia, ruat coelum Published since 1915 by the students of Xavier University Volume XCIX Issue 28 April 23, 2014 News University to found new school Wasson Way By Rich Meyer Staff Writer project gains A new opportunity for students interested in pursuing a degree in momentum the fine arts will be coming to By Mike Clark Xavier through a new School of Staff Writer Arts and Innovation that will be Adding to Xavier students’ created on campus. ability to explore the Cincinnati “The School of Arts and area, the Wasson Way construc- Innovation will be housed within tion plan will provide the Xavier Staff Writer Mike the College of Arts and Sciences,” community with the ability to bet- Clark profiles Pam Xavier’s Provost and Chief ter explore Hyde Park, Oakley and Newman, a longtime Financial Officer Scott Chadwick beyond. Physical Plant employ- said. “This new school will in- The Wasson Way project aims ee, in the first install- clude the departments of Art, to use the old railroad tracks near ment of the Newswire’s Digital Video and Film and Music Xavier’s campus in a more con- “Staff Profile” series. and Theatre. The school will also structive manner. The tracks will house the Innovation Engineering Newswire photo by Mac Schroeder be repurposed into a bike path See Page 3 (IE) minor once the curricu- The new School of Arts and Innovation will combine the Art, Digital Video and that will extend six miles to Hyde lar approval process has been Film and Music and Theatre Departments with a new innovation minor. Park and Oakley and then beyond completed.” in the Department of Music and “Both logic and creative pro- to the Village of Mariemont. Op-Ed The creation of the new school Theatre.” cesses will be taught as means to The trail will connect with the began as a response to students Planning for the new school innovate and collaborate among Loveland-Madeira bike trail and who wished to pursue degrees in also began with the hope that students and faculty and across will become part of 68 miles of many art programs which were students will learn to think more colleges.” bike trails that extend all the way not previously offered at Xavier creatively. Teaching students how to think to Dayton. but will be in place by fall 2015. “The School of Arts and creatively in order to problem- The town hall meeting on April “The Departments of Art, Innovation presents us with a spe- solve is one of the main goals of 16 further continued this initia- Music and Theatre are among cial opportunity to make the arts the program. tive. Jay Andress, founder of the the newest additions to academic more visible, vibrant and integrat- “Xavier students will benefit Wasson Way project, gave a pre- programs at Xavier,” Chadwick ed at Xavier,” Chadwick said. by increasing their knowledge sentation to the Xavier students in said. “In the late 1980s, with the “The purpose is to teach stu- and understanding of the world attendance, focusing on the point- purchase of Edgecliff College, dents to solve problems using cre- through first-hand experience, of-view route taken from Xavier Xavier gained an art department ative and innovative processes and development of language skills, University to Hyde Park. By doing Graduating seniors and a music department. In 2012, techniques. Students will apply personal growth, self-confidence and outgoing Newswire so, organizers hoped that attend- theater was established as an aca- their knowledge to reality-based and multicultural perspectives,” ees would receive a more accurate staff members Katherine demic program. It now resides projects,” Chadwick said. Chadwick said. Colborn and John representation of what the Xavier Appeldorn reflect on community could expect from the their time at Xavier. development. Sean Rhiney, director of the TEDxBy Lydia Rogers comesprocess, in which they wereto se- conflictXavier and violence by educating See Page 9 Campus News Editor lected based on how well their ap- children. Eigel Center, said that his favorite TEDxXavierUniversity hosted plication aligned with the conflict Lyden Foust, a Xavier graduate part of the project is the countless its 3rd annual lecture event, which and violence theme. and research and innovation con- possibilities it brings. A&E worked to inspire students, faculty Georgine Getty, Director of sultant at The SEEK Company, “What’s really exciting for and community members with a discussed how world leaders use us, for everyone on campus and series of presentations on April the natural design of war for good the community, is the section on 14 in Kennedy Auditorium. in his presentation. Montgomery Road that meets the TEDx events are independent- Dr. Victor Garcia, the found- interstate,” Rhiney said. ly-organized TED talks, which fo- ing director of Trauma Services The section contains ample cus on “Ideas Worth Spreading” at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, green space which can be used in in the hope of fostering dis- explored the systematic prob- many ways by the Xavier commu- cussion and new ideas. TEDx lems of violence, specifically in nity such as for volleyball courts, XavierUniversity is completely Cincinnati. taco stands or pit stops. All are student run and is meant to en- Dr. Tammy Brown, a history possibilities for the trail and the courage innovative thinking and professor at Miami University of empty lawns on Montgomery Musician and activ- to prompt purposeful action. Ohio, discussed using art and cre- Road. ist Mary Lambert visited The theme of this year’s presen- ativity to combat social injustice. “Here’s the trail,” Rhiney said. Xavier’s campus as part tation was “Conflict and Violence: Finally, Marvin Abrinica, “What would you like to see? of LGBTQ Week. Staff An exploration of their causes, founder of Thrivera, discussed What do you want to happen?” Writer Tim Wilmes has Those in attendance at the prominence and the unexpected Newswire photo by Jessica Bannon the roles of storytellers in build- the story. roles they play in our lives.” Emcee Matthew Dooley at TEDx. ing our communities and the roles Wasson Way town hall meeting See Page 10 “Violence has caused us to be Interfaith Hospitality Network of of conflict and violence in that did just that, suggesting ideas for more innovative and conflict often Greater Cincinnati, was the first journey. possibilities of the trail and giving ©2014 forces us to re-evaluate the world speaker with her presentation, in “Our goal is not to end conflict feedback to its potential usage. the Xavier Newswire in a way that causes us to grow which she discussed the hidden and violence in the world,” Dooley Although the project is steadily All rights reserved as individuals and as a commu- truth of Christmas that forces said. “Instead our goal is to begin a moving forward, it still needs $7 nity,” CEO of Dooley Media and those in need to live with the lack conversation so that we can better million in funds from Cincinnati’s Master of Ceremonies Matthew of privacy and autonomy. understand the roles that they play mayor to purchase the railway. Dooley said. Beth Nowak, a Xavier graduate in our lives in an effort to be more With the support of the commu- Advertising (513) 745-3561 Six speakers shared their ideas and founder of Giving Families, aware of our surroundings, more nity and the Xavier student body, Circulation (513) 745-3130 and experiences with the theme gave her presentation, in which deliberate in our actions and more those working on the project Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 of conflict. The speakers were she discussed being proactive likely to use conflict as a means to hope to make this conception an www.xaviernewswire.com chosen by an online application rather than reactive to combat better the world around us.” actuality. 2 Xavier Newswire April 23, 2014 Paid Advertisement Xavier Newswire 3 Edited by: Lydia Rogers April 23, 2014 [email protected] Campus News Staff Profile: Pam Newman Child’s Play to host charity By Mike CLark an FBI agent and now operates Staff Writer her own firm, MBS Information gaming marathon event Among the exceptional em- Security Consulting. By Andrew koch gaming stations, where they can ployees that make up the Xavier Newman’s moral fiber goes Editor-in-Chief play on a number of different personnel workforce, Pam further. Along with being a Video game fans and those consoles, including Nintendo Wii, Newman stands as a testament mother of three grandmother of interested in helping children Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. to Xavier’s mission in her work, 12 and, her spiritual life guides will have an opportunity to enjoy Organizers hope the event will actions and lifestyle. her to be an example for all those both as Xavier’s chapter of Child’s enable students to use their inter- Newman, a building specialist around her. Play will host a ests in video games of the Physical Plant, is one of She is a spiritual leader for six-hour gaming to help others. Xavier’s most influential work- her church, and takes Luke 6:38, marathon. “It allows people ers and a prime example of the “give and it will be given to Child’s Play is a who enjoy games… Jesuit message, Ad majorem Dei you...” as the basis for devoting national organiza- to help out those in Gloriam, “for the greater glory her life to the greater glory of tion that provides need,” Vice President of God.” God. Every morning, she asks gaming equipment Adam Manson said. Vincent Lewis, the build- the question, “what do you want to children spend- According to ing services lead in the Physical me to do today, God?” ing long periods Manson, the event will Plant, describes Newman’s spiri- Although she says she will of time in the also feature a “Super tuality as what makes her stand likely be leaving Xavier within hospital. Xavier’s Courtesy of orgsync.com Smash Bros.” tourna- out. Photo Courtesy of Xavier.edu another year or two, Pam has left chapter of Child’s Play was fomed ment and a split-the-pot “League “She goes above and beyond Hall,” Newman said, “that was my a mark on Xavier in her 25 years earlier this school year. of Legends” tournament. to service people in need,” Lewis highlight of Xavier.” of work. As one of the group’s largest Additionally, the event will in- said. “Because of her spiritual Her life outside of work also Newman also enjoys Olive events, which will take place from clude a number of raffles, with foundation, she goes above and attests to how she embodies Garden, cheesecake and Zumba. 6 p.m. to midnight on April 26 in prizes such as tickets to Kings beyond the call of duty in every- Xavier’s core values. Xavier’s aca- Newman is a figure to be ap- O’Connor Sports Center’s auxilia- Island and Disney World, a Wii thing she does.” demic mission is rooted in the abil- preciated by all Xavier students, ry gym, the marathon will charge a U gaming system, gift cards Newman’s work has left a per- ity of each person to cultivate “a because she embodies what it $5 entry fee, and all proceeds will and a signed Cleveland Browns manent mark on Xavier students. self-understanding and increased truly means to use God’s gifts Ad benefit children in extended care football. She was commemorated for her interpersonal development that majorem Dei gloriam. at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Students who want to know good work by the students of augment a student’s development Teams who would like to com- more about the marathon or Brockman Hall when they set the and success.” Editor’s Note: The Newswire pete in the additional, “League of about Child’s Play should con- second floor alight with balloons Newman has not only helped will be recognizing achieve- Legends” tournament are required tact Manson at mansona@xavier. and repeatedly shouted “We love students on a daily basis through- ments of faculty members to pay an additional $10 entry fee edu, President Megan Bowling you, Miss Pam” and “You’re the out the years, but she has also per team. at [email protected] or the with a staff profile, similar to best, Miss Pam.” raised a daughter. Her daughter, Attendees will be able to rent organization at childsplay@xavier. “In my 20 years in Brockman a 1994 Xavier graduate, served as club and professor profiles. out video games for one of 16 edu. - Paid Advertisement - 4 Xavier Newswire April 23, 2014 Paid Advertisement

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But we were able to fly 11 girls out that the distance actually helped Both teams have proven that plus our coach and ended up hav- bring the team closer together and The bond between the two teams ing a great team and played the focus on the task at hand. has built a unique sense of family best we have so far,” junior Bridget “It’s good to see everybody’s in Xavier’s club sports. Hill said. “Once the financial goal strengths and weaknesses and “One thing that’s stayed con- wasn’t in the picture anymore, we what they can bring to the team. sistent over the years is the motto: realized that we were even better During the tournament, we could ‘We are family’” Salmo said of the than we initially thought.” all see that better, and everybody two teams’ relationship over her Despite having to play some knew how to boost people up to four years at Xavier. big-name competition against make the team better as a whole,” “Out of all of the club sports large schools like Duke, Kansas Krabacher said. here, Xavier men’s and women’s State and Iowa State, the task was Team-building and camarade- club volleyball are probably one never too daunting for the Xavier rie has certainly been an integral of the closest groups.” Photo courtesy of Christina Salmo women’s club volleyball team. part of the Musketeers’ club vol- “It’s a base of support that’s The club volleyball team gathers for a team photo after a 3rd-place finish. In fact, the team had played leyball program for the past few so awesome to show for every- Michigan, Ohio State and other years, and the end of this season one else to see, too,” Krabacher By Tim Wilmes al tournament seemed to be a big schools throughout the regu- reflected the team’s commitment added. “It reflects Xavier as a Staff Writer sense of rejuvenated play for the lar season. to the program and to each other. community.” The women’s club volleyball Musketeers as reflected in their Senior Lauren Krabacher, team captured a 3rd place finish in top-3 finish. Despite losing form who performed well enough Division II of the National Club throughout the regular season, to be selected into the 2nd All- Volleyball Foundation (NCVF) going to Reno led to a new energy Tournament Team, stated that, Collegiate Club Volleyball and a more cohesive style of vol- now more than ever, there is a Championships over the weekend leyball for the team. comfort level in playing tradition- of April 3-5 in Reno, Nev. “That shot us down a little bit ally big-name schools. After earning a bye in the first as players,” senior Christina Salmo “Sometimes it’s easy to play round of the championship week- said of the many losses the team those big schools. You actually end by only losing to Duke in the sustained throughout the year. forget who you’re playing. You’re preliminary round of the national “We knew we were good, but looking at their faces and numbers tournament, the Musketeers de- we weren’t playing as well as we and not looking at the names on feated Iowa State then Winona thought we should. So when we their jerseys,” Krabacher said. State to earn a match against got to nationals, we played like we “Sometimes I look forward to Kansas State in the semifinals. had nothing to lose.” playing big schools,” junior Kate However, due to their defensive This new beneficial mentality Aronson added. “We’ve all been mindset and superb blocking abili- came about through the team’s playing volleyball our whole lives, ties, the Wildcats proved to be too trip to Reno, where the pressure so we’ll run into people we’ve much for Xavier. to raise money for the national played with before. Photo courtesy of Christina Salmo Seniors Laren Krabacher and Christina Salmo pose with the team trophy. 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Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita achieved personal Head Coach Chris Mack also as the Musketeers’ head coach. He Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita Cincinnati Reds off to a slow start Championship Preview By Nick McGill Devin Mesoraco and star pitchers echoed throughout the stadium By Kyle Isaacs Schneider each earned double Sports Editor Matt Latos and Aroldis Chapman. as Molina went through his home Staff Writer digit winning records this spring The start of the 2014 season On top of that, starting center- run trot. The Xavier men’s tennis team season, combining for an overall for the Cincinnati Reds has been fielder and electric base runner The Reds did bounce back to earned a No. 4 seed in the Big East record of 68-43. uncharacteristic of recent years. Billy Hamilton was sent to the win game two on a walk off base Tennis Championships held at the Winners of the quarterfinals They have quickly fallen behind bench with an injured finger early hit by pinch-hitter Chris Heisey. USTA Billie Jean King National will advance to Saturday's semi- with fewer wins than expected. in the season. In the coming games, the inex- Tennis Center in Flushing final round. For those teams that The season started with high ex- Reds fans had extremely high perienced young replacements Meadows, N.Y. The women’s team do not obtain victories, there will pectations for first year manager expectations for Price, who served and pitchers in unfamiliar roles earned a No. 3 seed for the tour- then be consolation matches. Bryan Price and his injured ball as the Reds pitching coach from seemed to plague the Reds’ suc- nament. The tournament will be The women’s tennis team will club. Opening day rolled around 2010-13. He received high praise cess as they struggled to ward off at the same site as the US Open. face the No. 6 seed Seton Hall at with many players on the disabled coming out of spring training for the Cardinals and the New York 11 a.m. on April 24. The Pirates list, including starting catcher how he was running the team. But Mets in the opening series of the posted an overall 11-9 record in now after the first few weeks of season. the spring season and a 2-3 record the season, critics are shouting It has been a frustrating and against Big East opponents. their disappointment in the way unfamiliar start to the season, as The Xavier women finished NL Central Price has managed the team. the Reds have already experienced the regular season with a record However, Price has a de- the painful blow of the new re- of 17-5, and as a team they posted Standings pleted ball club and must get cre- play rules in the MLB. a cumulative record of 100-32. ative with who plays, especially in It has taken the Reds to the All six women who competed 1. Milwaukee Brewers 15-6 his bullpen where he is without fifth series of the year to gather in singles competition finished his closer and plagued with inju- a series win. the regular season with double- 2. St. Louis Cardinals 12-9 ries among set up pitchers. Many The start of the season has put digit victory records. Freshman players have been forced into new the Reds in a hole, falling to 4th Newswire photo by Greg Rust Cristina Di Lorenzo topped the or unfamiliar roles as the season place in the division standing as Senior Jimmy Roebker finished the team in victories with 19 wins and season with of 11 doubles victories. 3. Cincinnati Reds 9-11 began with a depleted roster. the surprising Milwaukee Brewers only three losses while competing Opening Day in Cincinnati team has jumped to a hot start and With eight teams competing on at the No. 3 singles position. 4. Pittsburgh Pirates 9-12 might as well be a registered holi- sits atop the division. the men's side, action in the brack- Sydney Liggins and Andrea day as many students and employ- The beginning of this season et begins with Friday's quarterfi- Wolf both tallied 17 victories and ees come down with deadly ill- is as crucial a part of the year as nals, when the Musketeers square five losses. The doubles pair of 5. Chicago Cubs 7-12 nesses and are unable to show up any. Three of the first five series off against the No. 5 seed, Butler Di Lorenzo and Patton remained in classrooms and offices through- were against the Cardinals and (10-9), at 3 p.m. The Musketeers spotless in their play until facing out the tri-state area. the Pittsburgh Pirates with whom handled the Bulldogs earlier in the Toledo on March 14. The pairing Fans packed the stands at Great the Reds battled all season long season with a score of 6-1. As a finished with a record of 16-3, American Ballpark down at The last year for the National League team, the Musketeers concluded while seniors Allyson Westling Banks to watch two of baseball’s Central title. their regular spring season with an and Wolf posted a 15-4 record. best pitchers: the Cardinals’ Adam Although Reds fans are ea- overall record of 13-10. The winner of the quarterfinal Wainwright and the Reds’ Johnny ger to see immediate success and Seniors Jimmy Roebker and match plays at 9 a.m. on Saturday Cueto. quick to criticize a depleted and Mesa Mei continued to dominate against the winner of No. 2 The game was a classic pitch- struggling team, Redleg Nation is at the top of the doubles lineup, Marquette v. No. 7 Creighton/No. ers duel that ultimately resulted in incredibly loyal and will continue recording an overall record of 10 Butler match, while the loser a Cardinals victory due to a solo to believe in the organization that 11-4 together. Tennis standouts of the quarterfinal match will play homerun by St. Louis catcher has brought them to the playoffs Jimmy Roebker, Mesa Mei, Zach a consolation match at 1 p.m. on Photo Courtesy of outsidepitchmlb.com Yadier Molina. A chorus of boos with regularity in recent history. Mueck, Adam Krull and Jeremy Saturday. 8 Xavier Newswire Edited by: Tatum Hunter April 23, 2014 Opinions&Editorials [email protected] Xavier Newswire Copyright 2014 Circulation 3,000

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Head Copy Editor: Ca m i e t u e l Newswire cartoon by Digba “Digs” Coker Copy Editors: Jo h n a p p e l d o r n , Da v i d Fr a n k e , Ma d i s o n Ri e t h m a n , Ka t e l y n Su m m e r s , Mo n i c a We l c h , Co r e y Zi e l i n s k i Photography Editor: Ma c Sc h r o e d e r Open letter to Archbishop Schnurr Sports Photographer: Ad a m Sp e g e l e Are you there, Archdiocese of Cincinnati? It’s me, will create by empowering young frustrated kids to Photographers: Li b b y Ke l l e r , Li z Go o l d , Andrew Short. act out their anger on gay students and ridicule them Ky l e Da n i e l s I’m a graduate of Bishop Leibold Elementary as the archdiocese gives them a pass by institution- School, Archbishop Alter High School and Xavier alizing the horrible idea that homosexuality is both University. My brother attended these schools, as did wrong and punishable? my sister, except she’s about to graduate from Loyola Can you put yourself in the position of parents For your information: University in Chicago. Every school I attended op- who send their gay son or daughter to school ev- erates under the umbrella of the Archdiocese of ery day, knowing they have no one to talk to, that Cincinnati. they’re all on their own, that they will be mocked and Each edition: Considering my family has spent a tremendous teased? amount of time and money in your archdiocese, I Can you consider the heartache of a mother The Xavier Newswire is published weekly throughout the school feel you owe it to me to hear me out. I’d like to talk watching her gay son or daughter boarding a school year, except during vacations and final exams, by the students of about your most recent proclamation — the threat to bus to go to a Catholic school where they will most Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207- fire all openly gay teachers and administrators. Let’s certainly be tormented? Have you no decency? 2129. get started. Teachers aren’t handing out pro-gay picket signs The Staff Editorial is written jointly each week by the Editor- Unfortunately I won’t be able to name names of in class. Children aren’t being excused from class to in-Chief, the Managing Editor and the Opinions & Editorials the friends, teachers and administrators who identify participate in gay pride rallies. For the life of me, I Editor. Editorials are written in hopes of reflecting the opinions as homosexual and work for your organization for cannot comprehend the motivation of your draco- of the staff as a whole, but do not necessarily do so. fear they will be fired, so you’re going to have to take nian decree. The statements and opinions of a columnist do not necessarily my word for it. Your institutionalized lack of sympathy is baf- reflect those of editors or general staff. These are friends who went through school with fling, especially considering that you claim to bea The statements and opinions of the Xavier Newswire are not me, supported me, sat next to me in class and en- Catholic institution. Gandhi said, “I like your Christ, necessarily those of the student body, faculty or administration of riched my life by sharing their lives with me. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so Xavier University. These are teachers who taught me to think critical- unlike your Christ.” How shameful that this applies Xavier University is an academic community committed to ly, to love others without question, to examine social to an entire archdiocese. equal opportunity for all persons. issues and become a man for others. They also taught Do you really think creating an unsafe space for me how to write. children is a good play for your archdiocese right These are administrators who bring in a tremen- now? You know, all things considered? dous amount of money to your archdiocese, espe- You cannot continue to operate like this in the ad- cially at Xavier University. And with your most recent vent of the internet. This issue has garnered national declaration, you’re establishing a culture of fear for attention and people are outraged. Quite frankly, I’m Business affairs: young gay students. embarrassed to be associated with you in any capac- Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per semester within You’re threatening to fire teachers who work ity. You’re persecuting the persecuted. Your schools the USA and are prorated. for almost nothing because they’re committed to taught me that is not okay, so I am speaking out. Subscription and advertising inquiries should be directed bettering the lives of children. You’re bleeding You’re teaching children that being gay isn’t just to the Advertising Manager, Amanda Jones, at 513-745-3561. your own accounts dry by threatening to terminate wrong, it’s punishable. That is particularly disgusting, One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed on campus, is administrators. coming from an institution built on works of a man free per person per week. Additional copies are 25 cents. How tremendously un-Christian. “Blessed are the who ate with sinners and prostitutes. meek,” indeed. The Beatitudes, by the way, are found By silencing sympathetic dialogue about homo- in two of the four Gospels. Homosexuality isn’t men- sexuality, by holding the threat of job termination tioned once in any of the Gospels. over the heads of gay teachers and administrators, I could go on for hours on how unconscionable you’re just barely falling short of echoing the late it is to threaten homosexual adults who serve your Fred Phelps’ infamous slogan “God hates fags.” Write to us: archdiocese. However, my biggest concern is the cul- It is up to you to determine on which side of his- ture of fear and shame that you’re creating for young tory you will fall. Choose wisely. The Xavier Newswire is committed to pub- gay kids. That is, if you honestly believe your organization’s lishing opposing viewpoints and opinions Put yourself in the situation of a young boy or girl current approach of persecuting marginalized mem- in hopes of fostering dialogue on cam- who is gay. Could you imagine how it would feel to bers of society will allow it to survive in the contem- pus among students, faculty and staff. The be afraid to talk to a teacher or advocate about it in porary world. Which I assure you, it will not. Newswire accepts Letters to the Editor on a your own school? Yours, weekly basis. Comments can be submitted Have you considered the culture of bullying this Andrew Short online during the week. Please contact us if you have opinions and wish to write on a Editor’s Note: regular basis or a sense of humor and like to While we the staff find some grievous factual errors in this letter that need correction, its spirit of soli- draw. Find us online at xaviernewswire.com. darity is something we find commendable and worthy of attention from those who live in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Below are clarifications: Xavier University and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are distinct entities legally, according to canon and civil law. As an institution run by the Society of Jesus, Xavier is not under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese. First Amendment to the United States’Constitution The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is not threatening “to fire all openly gay teachers and administrators.” Rather, the new contract for teachers — who are now referred to as “teacher-ministers,” a term that is Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, legally dubious — ambiguously states that each “Teacher-Minister also agrees to exemplify Catholic prin- or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom ciples and to refrain from any conduct or lifestyle which would reflect discredit on or cause scandal to the of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to School or be in contradiction to Catholic doctrine or morals. Such conduct or lifestyle that is in contradic- assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. tion to Catholic doctrine or morals includes … public support of or homosexual lifestyle.” Xavier Newswire 9 Edited by: Tatum Hunter [email protected] Opinions&Editorials April 23, 2014 Senior letters: John Appeldorn Learning to enjoy the process in a results-driven world I’ve never written one of these goal setting, where the old cliché between what you are doing and pays, look at what it serves. Look a willingness to dance along the columns before. My experience “hard work pays off ” seems to who you are as a person. Working inwardly, towards the self. Look lines of the leger rather than sim- with Op-Ed has largely been from have the most relevance. And, in hard is a part of that process at it not as a commodity, but as a ply to complete it. a seat at the copy desk, with an eye many ways, it does — statistical- and helps us to see, and perhaps privilege. Hard work should not If we learn to celebrate our tal- of scrutiny and pen in hand. It is ly. If you work hard at anything pay off, but perhaps it should al- ents, we might be able to see them great to switch this up for one last long enough, you are bound to “Life should be low us to break even. in a way that simply using them time and share a few thoughts and see some sort of change, either in This applies to one’s talents won’t show us: an integral part of reflections. skill or understanding. But what about striking a just as much as it does to hard ourselves. We have all been there: a com- “worth” is found in this change? work. We are often compelled to This is a challenge and a strug- pleted assignment ripped into What are we left with if nothing balance between “use” our talents or skills, whether gle. It certainly isn’t easy, but it’s nothingness by an inopportune changes? what you are it’s for the greater good, a quota not a solo activity. We’re all on the and irreversible computer crash. The common conception of or simply for their own sake. This grand staff. Play it. Nothing to be done. One of the hard work is outcome-oriented doing and who too is based on an idea of func- first anxieties that comes to my and focused on efficiency. You ul- tionality, of practicality. Don’t get mind in one of these situations is timately get what you put into the you are as a me wrong, it is certainly good to how all that time, energy, sanity, system. It also works in extremes. use one’s talents, but their good- insanity, coffee, Cheetos and Twix If hard work produces, we praise person.” ness can be skewed with such a bars have, in one instant, been all its integrity. If it leads to failure, focus on outcome or potential. for nothing. It’s hard not to think we declare it a waste of time, a John Appeldorn In one of his lectures, Alan this way because it’s perfectly rea- disappointment. Its value comes achieve, that balance a little more Watts suggests that education, and sonable, but has it really been for from its ends. I’m not sure this is clearly. If we continue to look at life for that matter, should be seen nothing? the whole picture. hard work as an all-or-nothing as playing a piece of music. If the Most people value hard work. If we begin to look at hard means, its value is dependent on ending of the music was the most It’s difficult to find someone who work as a process, rather than a its product, what it can do or important, as is often the case with doesn’t. But, in a way, I think goal-oriented measure, we can perform. many aspects of school and prac- John Appeldorn has served as the concept of it is largely mis- see the whole of its true quality. Strip the terms of productiv- tical life, then there would be only head copy editor of the Newswire. understood. We often associate Somewhere along the way, life ity from hard work. Instead of finales played at concerts. There He is a senior English major from hard work with productivity, or should be about striking a balance looking at how much hard work must be a rhythm and a tempo, Cleveland, Ohio. Senior letters: Katherine Colborn When pursuing your passion is worth missing out “Katherine, have you been get- ficing quite so much of myself for each week — I camped out to do Seniors have a tendency to causes you do. It’s cliché but true: ting any sleep?” the work I’ve chosen — but there our work in the Newswire office. want to wag their fingers at un- these are the friends you have for People who know me have has never been a day that I’ve felt I spent eight months creating derclassmen and say “I remember the rest of your life. asked me this question pretty fre- that way. one cohesive art show that was when…” But I won’t give any I look back on my four years, quently. My answer for the major- I’m an English and Art double put up in the Cohen gallery and more advice than this: do what and while I’ve probably accumu- ity of this year has been, “Not re- major. If that doesn’t say “highly you love to do. Don’t waste time lated several weeks’ worth of all- ally.” It seems I’ve become known knowledgeable and very jobless,” “Don’t waste time doing what you think you should nighters, I don’t regret a single one for a few things in my circle of I don’t know what does. It doesn’t love to do. of them. I’ve got myself a cup friends, and two of those have set me up with a clear career, and doing what you No one can find your passions of coffee, a group of wonderful been my bizarre sleeping pattern it certainly doesn’t guarantee me a for you. Finding mine has been friends and a love that I will never and my severe coffee addiction. life of stability, but ever since I set think you should the sweetest success I’ve had in lose. There is nothing better. I don’t suffer from insomnia, foot on this campus, I have loved four years. No matter what I end and I actually enjoy a good nap my classes and loved my extra- love to do.” up doing in the next year, in the when I get the chance. No, I’m curricular activities. Katherine Colborn next decade or for the rest of my just a double major involved in There were a lot of parties I life, I’ve spent four years learning a few too many extra-curricular missed and trips I didn’t go on be- taken down after two short weeks. about the things I love, and that activities. cause I was working on a difficult I should be done with my time in passion is something that can nev- To some people, my lifestyle painting in the studio. I spent a the art studios at Cohen, but I still er be taken away from me. has looked a little insane from lot of sleepless nights with dear find myself there at 1 a.m., work- Spend time learning to love the outside. I don’t walk around friends, writing papers on books ing on art that won’t be graded. something, and don’t let other exhausted all the time (remember that I never would have read had I’ve found that after all this time, people or things distract you from my severe coffee addiction?), but my teachers not required them for I ended up missing trips or parties that ever-important search. You’ll I know that sometimes I show class. There were certainly a few for the things I’ve loved and val- find yourself among people who Katherine Colborn has served as the stress. I’m sure people won- busy weekends spent putting an ued most, and it hasn’t bothered love what you love, who laugh managing editor of the Newswire. She der if what I do is worth it — or Athenaeum issue together, and — me much at all. when you laugh and who work is a senior English major from North whether or not I should be sacri- for a shocking number of hours for the same reasons and the same Olmstead, Ohio. 10 Xavier Newswire April 23, 2014 Edited by: Alex Spindler Arts&Entertainment [email protected] “Grand Budapest Hotel” stylish and hilarious By Patrick Phillips mances were noteworthy, the fa- Staff Writer milial relationship they cultivate throughout the film creates the SingerBy Tim Wilmes Mary Lambert performs at Xavier Wes Anderson has released Staff Writer yet another quirky and hilarious heart of the movie. success with his most recent film The growing connection be- Xavier’s LGBTQ Alliance and “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” tween Zero and Gustave gives Student Activities Council (SAC) With an all-star cast of actors and the film a very touching sense of co-sponsored the Mary Lambert an engaging story, “The Grand intimacy. concert on April 10 in Conaton Budapest Hotel” is another in a However, the abundance of Board Room as part of LGBTQ long line of directorial successes quirky obstacles the two characters Alliance Week at the university. for Anderson. face distracts from this connec- Around 40 students gathered in an The film follows the story of tion for the majority of the film, intimate setting and listened to the M. Gustave, the illustrious owner getting in the way of centralizing singer, songwriter, spoken word of an elegant hotel, and his trusty on their growing companionship. artist and LGBTQ activist per- lobby boy, Zero, as they escape On the technical side, Anderson form her original works and talk the police after stealing a priceless continues to implement his stylis- about her personal experiences. Renaissance painting and being tic cinematography. Scenes easily Lambert, a 24-year-old Seattle wrongfully accused of murder. change as the camera is moved native, is best known for her song The most notable feature of linearly, revealing a new set. The “She Keeps Me Warm,” featured “The Grand Budapest Hotel” score of the film also set the time in the critically-acclaimed song is its witty script. Screenwriters period and quirky mood of the “Same Love,” performed in 2013 as Anderson, Stefan Zweig and film very effectively. a collaboration between Lambert Hugo Guinness artfully craft dia- Overall, “The Grand Budapest and rap artist Macklemore and logue that not only offers laughs Hotel” is an entertaining, visually producer Ryan Lewis. She can be but also progresses the story for- unique film that is worth seeing. heard throughout the song. ward. The role of Gustave was The film is currently being shown This song was performed a lit- perfect for Ralph Fiennes’ suave at select movie theaters. tle more than halfway through the nature. Perfectly balancing his concert, a result of the artist stat- Photo courtesy of walltoday.com high-brow comedy was newcomer Newswire Rating: ing that she did not like to keep Mary Lambert was a featured performer in Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “Same Love.” Tony Revolori’s stoic, unmoving set lists and instead sought to play about the way they look. coupled with Lambert’s strong presentation of Zero. from what was in her heart. Each piece, whether song or voice captivated the audience and While their individual perfor- Lambert’s spontaneity certainly spoken word, was rooted in a ultimately created a meaningful showed and was very effective. very real social issue, sometimes show. She was genuine and candid with clearly based on Lambert’s own The Alliance, which put on the audience in telling stories and life experiences. the concert coinciding with oth- expressing her honest opinion in After one particularly moving er events throughout the week, between each song. piece about the rape of a young viewed the concert as a success Some of the most moving woman, Lambert finished playing and was very appreciative of the pieces from the evening came the piano, looked up amidst the support. in Lambert’s three spoken word silent, chilled audience members “We were so thankful performances, particularly in and said, “Thank you for letting to have SAC’s expertise at con- “I Know Girls,” a poem about cert planning to help this event yourselves be vulnerable.” Photo courtesy of foxsearchlight.com young women feeling pressure to The almost tangible sig- run smoothly,” Senior Club Vice Director Wes Anderson’s ninth film installment, “The Grand BudapestHotel.” conform to societal expectations nificance of each performance President Sam Meza said. - Paid Advertisement - offer unconventional with Latin flair By Taylor Fulkerson undeniably a product of the mod- various clips discussing the belief Staff Writer ern rock milieu. in God in the background and It’s not easy to make it big in Rodrigo supplies rip-roaring “La salle des pas perdus” features the Latin American music scene, melodies that utilize the entire Rodrigo and Gabriela discussing and it’s quite another leap to make range of the guitar, while Gabriela in Spanish whether or not they a name for oneself internationally. complements him with impressive like the track. Mexican duo, Rodrigo y Gabriela, percussion on her own guitar, us- The album is relatively fast- not only accomplished this, but ing not only the strings themselves paced, with only a few contempla- also did it in an unconventional but also the body of the guitar. tive pieces. fashion. Apart from their style, this al- “Megalopolis,” dedicated to the At the end of April, their 5th first Latin American woman to win studio album “9 Dead Alive” will a Nobel Prize, Gabriela Mistral, is be released, reasserting their posi- slow-paced and thoughtful. tion as some of the most talented It attempts to capture the ethos musicians to come from Latin of her poetry and brings the scen- America in the new millennium. ery of Mistral’s native Chile to The two guitarists got their life. start on Mexico City’s heavy metal This album is a fantastic repre- circuit as part of the band Tierra sentation of the abilities of both a Acida (“Acid Land”) but eventu- simple guitar and the guitarist. ally decided to try their hands on Rodrigo y Gabriela are talent-

the street corners of Belfast with Photo courtesy of kingloaf.com ed musicians, and while “9 Dead only a couple of acoustic guitars. Latin-American duo Rodrigo y Gabriela Alive” is a faithful return to their Over a decade later, that’s still original idea for the ultimate dy- how they perform. But now they bum is unique because each track namic guitar duo, the album can do so on stage in front of thou- is dedicated to someone who is grow tiresome at points while at- sands of fans. deceased but still alive in litera- tempting to articulate a theme that They have added various instru- ture, music or academia. is presumably beyond any single mentation and accompaniment to The tracks are dedicated to pass at the idea. their music over the years, but this diverse figures, from Russian It is a dense album worth a album returns to their original, novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky close listen, but it may not be stripped-down sound. to Austrian psychiatrist Viktor open to repeated listenings and It is somewhat minimalist, but Frankl, and from 17th century most certainly will not be anyone’s the duo is also unafraid to exert Mexican nun Sor Juana Inés de declared favorite. concentration on one theme for la Cruz to American abolitionist minutes at a time. Harriet Tubman. Newswire Rating: Their style is unmistakably in- Almost the entire album is in- fluenced by the dexterity of fast- strumental, with only two excep- paced flamenco playing but is also tions: “Silky Neurosis” features Xavier Newswire 11 Edited by: Alex Spindler [email protected] Arts&Entertainment April 23, 2014

SeniorLast Alexsenior Beard art presents show her “Illuminate”final senior project thatdisplays possesses transformativeemotional and aesthetic qualities variations By Tim Wilmes Her show demonstrates her Beard also focuses on the Staff Writer skills with fiber arts, embroidery transformative properties of art. The next body of senior art and textile work. Additionally, her She strives to build a bridge be- students’ work is hanging in the works reflect a multitude of - dif tween her audience and her pieces Xavier University Art Gallery in ferent art forms, blending colors to communicate her feelings and the A.B. Cohen Center. with altering shades to achieve a artistic, personal message. Over the last few weeks, the art dramatic effect. “Through the act of creating, I gallery at Cohen has displayed the “All of the pieces in ‘Illuminate’ hope to help others who may also works of various seniors looking are a direct reflection of my cur- struggle with anxiety and issues to graduate in May. rent emotions,” Beard said in her with their psyche, letting them Although the last thesis presen- artist statement. know they are not alone and that tation consisted of four students’ “My pieces reflect me as a stu- others share the same symptoms,” work (Isabel Aguila, Katherine dent, adult, girlfriend, daughter, Beard said. Colborn, Catherine Maroney and sister and roommate. I am teem- “Illuminate” will remain within Thomas Rallis), Alex Beard’s show ing with emotions that I want to the Xavier University Gallery in “Illuminate” is being presented as share with my audience,” Beard the A.B. Cohen Center until April Students, faculty and visitors looking through the art studio located in Cohen Hall. a solo thesis show. said. 25.

The Xavier University Art Gallery is dedicated to promoting the varying works of art students. Two of the many artistic works featured in Beard’s senior display. Newswire photos by Mac Schroeder - Paid Advertisement - 12 Xavier Newswire Edited by: Hollis Conners April 23, 2014 Feature [email protected] By Hollis Conners Features Editor Events by Rayshaunda Byrd S ummer Guest Writer S in Cincinnati Staying in Cincinnati this summer? Here are a few events happening in the area you can look forward to:

Shakespeare in the Park Although Shakespeare in the Park doesn’t begin until Aug. 1, these free outdoor performances are worth keeping in mind. Put on by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, the productions are held at various locations in the area such as the Ault Park Pavilion and Washington Park Lawn. Attendees can relax on a blanket outside or bring lawn chairs to watch the performances. This year, the tour will be producing “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” and “Macbeth.” For those who wish to see performances year round, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company offers discounts to Xavier students. Summerfair Summerfair Cincinnati is an organization that helps support artists in the Greater Cincinnati area. For the past 47 years, it has hosted an annual Fine Arts and Crafts Fair, a nonprofit fundraiser where over 300 artists, craftsmen and performers are featured. The event will take place May 30 through June 1 at Coney Island. Summerfair is expanding its entertainment options to include “Summerfair After Hours,” a concert featuring urban folk artist Jen Chapin. It’s an event for those looking to purchase new art and those who have an apprecia- tion for it. Salsa on the Square Every Thursday from May to Aug. at 7 to 10 p.m. at Fountain Square, PNC Summer Music Series hosts Salsa on the Square. Hundreds of people will gather to learn basic salsa dancing steps from expert instruc- tors, while enjoying traditional salsa music. This free event is for young and old, expert and novice dancers alike who are interested in expand- ing their dance knowledge.

Bunbury Music Festival Hosted by Cincinnati-based Bunbury Music Festival, LLC, this weekend full of various alternative and indie rock bands returns to Cincinnati for a third summer from July 11-13. Attendance for the festival increased by 50 percent from 2012 to 2013, and even more tickets are being sold this year. Headlining artists for 2014 are the Flaming Lips, , and Empire of the Sun. Other bands that will be playing include , and New Politics. Whether you go for one day or all three, Bunbury is sure to not disappoint. Goettafest Glier’s Goetta began what originally was a small “goetta gathering” in 2001 that has grown into a large festival attracting people from all corners of the country. It’s a celebration of food and family togetherness with putt-putt, corn hole, free live music, face painting and rides as a few of the many activities offered. The food is provided by various restaurants around the area such as the Cincinnati Grill, Chili Photo courtesy of Rocks and Busken Bakery. The festival takes place Aug. 7-10 at Newport on the Andrew Koch Levee. Queen City Sausage Festival Queen City Sausage, founded in 1965, will be hosting a fes- tival in order to celebrate the traditional “Porkopolis” from July 11-13 in Newport. At this free event, there will be over 27 dif- ferent ways to enjoy Queen City Sausages, ranging from creative dishes, brats and metts. Live entertainment will be provided for the entirety of the festival along with a beer garden and a brat eating contest.

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